The transistion from hard-wired to wirless with the D-Link DIR-655 product and setup instructions went flawlessly. I have a two story home and I setup the DIR-655 in a 2nd floor office, but 1st floor receiption and speed are outstanding.
DON'T buy this model DCRHC30, unless you want to get into REAL BIG TROUBLE. This model is quite useless as you can see from the numerous complaints of others also.My LCD screen is malfunctioning right from the 16th day after purchase. It has been sent for repairs two time within 45 days for the same problem. That's poor performance for something so expensive. The LCD screen's backlight doesn't show up at all after a while. After this happens the unit cannot be operated and becomes USELESS, because all functions are touch-screen.Sony people is not cooperating at all. They are apologizing quite profusely, but when it comes to replacing the defective unit that is less than 45 days old, they are having all sorts of "problems". Am facing BIG PROBLEM personally.If you want to know more or read my e-mails to Sony and their reply, you can write to me at am_fre@yahoo.com
Op/Tech products have a reputation for being well constructed and comfortable. The Super Classic strap maintains that impression with first rate materials and quality construction. The padding is a soft, slightly stretchy material that cushions tugs and jerks. With a heavy camera like a Canon 5D Mark II, I find this a welcome feature. The underside of the pad is a non-slip material with a good amount of grip. At 5 feet tall, I have a foot of extra strap on each end, so tall users should find the length adequate. This strap does not have the quick release, detachable ends of other Op/Tech straps. This is a one piece strap, as pictured.
It is a USB hub so there isn't much to talk about. It works like it should and I haven't had any issues with it. Good device for the price.
Just purchased Brother 640 CW and I'm more than happy. Pretty quiet, much better than my Epson. Ink cost less, and last longer. Only concerned about how long it took to get to my house in Tn.(nearly 2 weeks, the body appears to be weak because it is plastic, paper draw is quirky, message center has a learning curve, and you'll need to keep your manual near by...But for the price Brother out performs all my other printers.
I have Windows XP and I use the USB port for many devices (digi camera, printer, other audio device). This MP3 Player is advertised as XP compatable. It comes with a dedicated USB cable, and an explorer type program "Jetshell". I never could get XP or its own program "Jetshell" to recognize the device. I exchanged the MP3 player for a another new one thinking the one I had was defective. I had the same problem with the new one. I spent a lot of time with customer/tech support to no avail. (I noticed on their support forum other customers with the same problem, but no solution offered) I finally gave up and returned the unit. Too bad, it was a small, compact and attractive device. Wished it would have functioned.
These headphones are perfect for me! They are very comfortable, and I can wear them for hours! I can barely hear people talking around me, which is really great during my commute on the bus. My previous phones were the on-the-ear type, and my ears hurt after just one hour. And, I can't stand stuffing anything into my ears, so those type are out of the question. Plus, these things are built like tanks, too! All of the cushions are user replaceable, which will come in handy later. The cord is nice and thick, it comes out of only the left side, it's coiled, and it's gold, no less! The plug is the right size for my iPod Touch, so no adaptors are needed. They earcups swivel, and fold up under the headband, which helps to make them portable. Basically, I love 'em, and they were well worth the price!
Let me say this. I brought the Xtreme Game card and the T40 speakers. Now first lets' review the speakers. Note: (this review is posted for the sound card and the speakers)Creative T-40 speakers - without the Xtreme card -very good; with the Xtreme card - OutstandingThese speakers will not truly perform at top quality unless you have a high end sound card. My motherboard has what it calls "HD sound" and it can handle the T-40's fairly well. I played around with it and sure enough I discovered that the T-40's bass is there and just tweaking the sound card a little brings it out. So I thought if the on-board sound does this what would a real sound card do? I had an Audigy in the other computer so I went out and purchased the Xtreme card to see the difference and WHOA! What sound came out of them and that card after I installed the options package from the Creative website. Now on to the sound card. Warning (Only use the programs from the website!)SoundBlaster Xtreme Gamers card - without T-40 - excellent ; with T-40 - Outstanding (or better)This card is truly exceptional. It even made my cheap Altec Lansing speaks sound good! And when you add this to the T-40's?! Oh my goodness! The bass shook the walls! Here is the deal. You have to use the software that comes with the sound card to adjust the system to your liking. And the card makes the T-40's into a 2.1 all you have to do is select the option. The card is the secret here. You see the card detects the T-40's and of course is designed to play to their strengths so the sound is better with them. I tried 4 different speaker combinations: a 5.1 Altec Lansing, 2.1 Bose, 7.1 Creative Labs, and the T-40. The T-40 performed the best but only a fraction better than the Bose but at half the cost. The Mid-range on the T-40 is really good. There are 3 selections on the card and they are: Gaming, audio and entertainment. You really do need to change the options to get the best sound. I found that when playing WoW in entertainment mode or audio mode you do not get many of the sounds that you get in game mode. When in game mode you could hear the wind when you were out on the plains and you hear the wind change in the canyon area and change again when in the cold area along with the change of what type of ground you were walking or riding on. You could not hear this difference if you were in either entertainment mode or audio. And the same is true for the other modes. Music while in game mode was dull but switch to audio or entertainment mode and Phil Collins sounds like he is standing in front of you. The card also can adjust your headset for 7.1 which is really special if you have a cheap head set like I do. I used my wife Sony noise reducing head set and once again BAM! Sound all over the place.Final answer: T-40 - buy these if you really like music and sound and are willing to make the adjustments to your sound card to make them be all they can be. If you are not willing to do this then please keep your money and spend it on the sound card.Final answer: Xtreme Gamer - Buy this regardless of the speakers you have. The improvement is massive to say the least. I ended up having to buy another card because I used the wife as a test subject and lost my card to her. I do not recommend spending the extra $20 on the next level up because there is no difference in sound only in programs and you can get a better audio program than what comes with the card although what comes with the card is good just not the best.
You can fit your lap but this backpack lack enough space for other things. As a computer programmer I usually bring several things in my backpack even my lunch. This backpack is bulky my itself but you can't fit too many things in it. I used to have one and I could fit my umbrella, lunch, lap and some books.
Would buy this again if needed. worth the money.good quality and great service ,speed delivery durable product have been using this for sometime.
Extremely durable, won't skip, long battery life, not the best sound. Buy it cheap, and use it for the beach. I've had mine submerged in water many times. I like the way the headphones fit. Great for active lifestyles.
As someone else commented, the filter was dirty with it arrived. This is not the first dirty Tiffen I've received. My Canon filters are always very clean. Why can't Tiffen ship a clean filter?When I cleaned the filter with lens cleaner, a black substance started started running off the metal ring. I had to wash the entire filter with soap and water to remove this. It stained my hands.The glass itself looks OK. But stained hands from a new filter? Not good.By the way, Amazon shipped this small filter container in a good sized box with no packing material of any kind.
We had to return it because there was no TV audio band on the FR300. The one we received had AM/FM/Weather only. That was unfortunate because the radio was of excellent quality and sounded great for a small portable.
I got a pair and for a while they were ok but then they got hard to see out of for some reason.
I will never buy another pair of binoculars without Image Stabilization. It is like air-conditioning - once you have it, you can never go back to living without it!I cannot offer any additional information beyond the terrific reviews submitted by others on this item. If you are undecided about buying these, put your fears to rest and buy them! Absolutely one of the best purchases I have ever made and worth every penny!
I've owned one of these drives for going on 3 years now. It's the drive that I take to all on-site calls, and I store a majority of my tools on it. This thing has been used and abused. The case has scratches, the letters are wearing off, and I've lost all the dust caps for it (and still carry it around without one). Throw it in the pocket and run, with keys or whatever else is in there.It's been through the washer and dryer twice, by accident of course... Still keeps on ticking.Transfer speeds are typically excellent, as long as you're on a high-speed USB port. Older machines are slower, but still not horrible. I've never had a problem with it being recognised by a windows 2000 machine or newer. It's always just pop it in and start throwing files on or off. 98 machines take a little more work, having to either download and run the drivers, or have them with you on a CD or floppy to install from.The only con I have to it so far is that anymore, 512mb is getting to be a little cramped for space. I'd like to upgrade to a 2 or 4 gig to be able to backup user files on the road.
This is one great camera! I owned a D30 before which at the time was an excellent DSLR also.The 10D's accurate and fast auto-focus is an enormous improvement over the D30 and D60. The magnesium alloy body feels a lot sturdier than previous models. Battery life is almost endless, especially if you use the BG-ED3 battery grip which contains two batteries. Picture quality is almost flawless. Perhaps a little soft right out of the camera, but that's easily remedied in Photoshop. Color rendition is great, particularly if you take the time to build your own color profiles.For the price you can't go wrong. Spend some of the money you save in buying the 10D instead of a more expensive camera on one of Canon's "L" lenses. You won't regret it.Unfortunately the Canon software that ships with the 10D sucks. Never mind. Buy a decent RAW file conversion utility like Capture One DSLR LE and keep yourself happy. Believe me, your sanity is worth the $... extra.
I now own two of these nice units. I really like the one-touch backup feature that comes with the software. Drag and drop files, one-touch backup - it works anyway you prefer.
I have just gotten my blue ipod nano. It is so cool! My dad and I downloaded itunes in advance, and we just put some songs on it. I don't know if we did it wrong, but it took a long time to just put three songs on my ipod. The ipod has a really nice color, but it looks extremely delicate. I am afraid to just leave it in my pocket. You should definetly get one, but be sure to buy a case for it!
I bought this for my D70, which suffers from low magnification compared to my old film SLR's. Fits and works well but 1.17x is not a dramatic increase in size. Good quality coated optics, as expected.Fits other Nikons with rectangular eyepieces also, but probably only usable with digital cameras that have a diopter adjustment. Incidently, the picture on the Amazon site is the wrong part, at least as of 07/01/2006.
Worked great, used on Windows 2000, XP and even Linux.But stopped working after 2 months.Keep your box and CDs as they are required for an RMA. From the other reviews YOU WILL need to RMA it within the first year of use. Good thing it has a 3 year warranty.
I don't understand the installation problems another reviewer mentioned. I put the CD, installed the Videowave software, then plugged in the USB Videobus II, let Windows XP's hardware wizard &quot;automatically&quot; find the right driver, and it worked immediately. I used Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1, on a 2.4 GHz P4 laptop.Captures I420 and RGB24, among others. Can do a full CIF (352x288) 30 fps capture that is silky smooth. This is much better than most of these capture devices, I can tell you. Many don't support 352x288 (only 320x280), or drop the framerate, or capture with horrible horizontal interlacing lines.I didn't use any of the prepackaged software, or capture to disk. I only wanted it for live video capture for videoconferencing, and it works terrific for that. And at about 63 dollars, you can't beat the price for this quality.You will need a good quality NTSC analog camera to plug into it - just be aware.
Because my laptop is very old, I had to buy the adapter. The adapter works like a charm!
I bought this for my Jaguar XKR, to allow for addition of an auto-switching aux in between my (factory) Alpine CD Changer and Radio.For the Jaguar, the input/output connectors are wrong way round (the gender of the connectors doesn't match the car). I fixed this by opening it up, and reversing the connections internally (requires soldering) - many thanks to the guys at the Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum for posting details of how to do this. It obviously invalidates the warranty! I Don't know if this is required for many other vehicles. A far better solution (which wouldn't affect warranty) would be to purchase AI-NET 'gender changer' connectors (you would need two - Male-Male, Female-Female), but I was unable to find these for sale.Once modified, it works well and sound quality is pretty good, but note the following:a) You do need to make sure that the Aux input is at a fairly high volume, or it won't switch (I may add an inexpensive pre-amp/line conditioner to do this, it occasionally cuts out in very quiet classical music. I'm sure this would affect all users.b) With the Jaguar head unit, you must have a CD playing in the changer, even if you want to listen to the aux-in.c) If you have long gaps between tracks playing (from your Aux-in - e.g. MP3 player), it will switch back to the CD changer during the gaps. This can be annoying as the CD music suddenly appears in the silent gaps. I am probably going to burn myself a 'silent' CD for this reason, just to leave in the changer, so the 'interupts' are quiet. Obviously with 'gapless' MP3 playback this would be less of a problem.
I bought 3 Canon A70 recently from amazon. I also bought an olympus B-70su 2100mah battery charger from another site, What I don't understand is that only one camera accepts the Olympus Battery, The others told me to Change the Battery Packs. I understand Olympus states that only Olympus products are to be used with the Olympus battery. But a battery is supposed to be universally accepted. 2100 mah is a lot of power. specially if you scuba dive and dont want to change the battery on the boat while you're still dripping.
Well, thanks in large part to my trusty Avia Calibraton DVD, worth every penny of its thirty bucks. Straight out of the box, the picture on this TV was horrendous with the factory settings---I was afraid I had gotten a defective model, or just a really poor quality set since I had recently read that Toshiba CRTs are now all subcontracted out to Orion (maker of various low-budget Walmart generics) while Toshiba concentrates on manufacturing flat-panel TVs.After proper calibration, I am happy to report that the PQ on this humble CRT (bought for under half a grand during a 2-day online sale at Best Buy) easily rivals the best LCDs and even plasmas! It's all dependent on the quality of the HD signal and the quality of the DVD recording. Yes, some DVDs do look much better than others. And yes, analog SD (standard definition) sources especially VHS actually look worse than on an SDTV...again, generally true of any HDTV monitor.An unexpected surprise for me was the built-in HD tuner. Wow, what a huge difference it made, I don't watch much broadcast TV except for news, but the extra channels and the HD picture size/quality was stunning! I have a Dish satellite but don't subscribe so just get local stations, I'm sure that subscribers probably enjoy even higher PQ.Audio quality: I use a coaxial digital connection going out to my AV receiver, but tried out the TV's onboard speakers and found them to be pretty decent for what they are.My only minor gripe is that during 4:3 viewing of 4:3 sources, the black side bars are not straight but sort of curved---as I understand it this is pretty much an inherent design feature of *all* CRT televisions. I figure that since most of my viewing is of DVDs and occasionally HD local PBS stations, this is a very minor quibble. You can either have the 4:3 expanded horizontally, horizontally and vertically, or cropped and filling up the entire screen.The horizontal letterbox bars also had some slight geometry problems, but thankfully there is a Picture Tilt function that mostly took care of that.The other minor gripe is that the remote and interface could be a little more user-friendly and flexible. I would have really liked to be able to directly choose video inputs and picture size with a simple click of a button rather than have to go through the menu system. Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and get a universal remote with programmable macros...****UPDATE, 8/20/06: There is ONE very serious problem with this TV, or at least the set I received---what's called "black crush," or the total loss of contrast detail in low-light scenes. Especially with the Avia-derived settings I use which provide the best PQ during well-lit scenes:Brightness ... 28Contrast ... 16Color ... 16Tint ... -13Sharpness ... 10Color temp ... CoolSVM ... offCable Clear ... offI hate to do this because the PQ is beautiful about 90% of the time during normal-lit scenes, but will be returning this TV to the store, boys.Revised rating: 3 stars.
This product is almost perfect. I actually thought I had purchased the titanium version, but it still has the U3 technology and that's pretty much what matters.The Cruzersync software that came with the flash drive was a little tweaky, but that was resolved with the upgrade.Now we just need more programs created for this product and I'll be in technology heaven.Posted using SanDisk 2 GB Titanium Cruzer Micro with U3 technology and Firefox software.
I have the 201 model, and am able to re-charge the batteries. The 101 model requires separate batteries. You should know that this device eats batteries. It's better to have the 201 with the built in rechargeable battery (this gives you 11-12 hours of GPS watch time).
Spotting Scope works great, used it sight in my rifles, spotting with it is incredibly easy, and doesn't strain your eyes too bad, naturally they will a little. The only thing is that the tripod wasn't very sturdy, and didn't have very many adjustments.
Overall it's a nice product. Nice materials and construction. My only issue is that the opening, which they say can be used to store your power supply, mouse, and other objects, is a little tight for my accessories. My power supply just squeezes in, which doesn't leave room for air to circulate. My mouse, an Apple Mighty mouse, doesn't fit without making me feel like it'll break. Other mice might be fine. Can also function as a dinner tray.
I use this in a bedroom converted to a small home theater. Paired with Onkyo's TX-SR608, my HT setup sounds much more expensive than it actually is. Sub delivers huge base, satellites and center channel sound crisp and clean, and the surrounds provide ample volume to more than fill my needs. Highly recommend this setup to any gaming or movie enthusiast looking to get great sound at a reasonable price.
Needs a slightly bigger hole than speakers I replaced. Great improvement Replaced one way speakers with these 2 way and I am very happy.
I was thinking about getting a DVD player for quite a long time and was still debating on the one I should choose. I wanted a SONY at first and then when I was in the store, they had an incredible sale on this product (...) and I just bought it. Ever since, its been a very good DVD player. Very good quality, everything was good, and of course the price was very affordable!!!
After looking all over for the right TV (Sears, Best Buy, Fry's, Online, etc) comparing prices and features. I must say that this is the one I would recommend. Of course this is based on my own expectations and its my opinion, but keep in mind that if you are looking for a Plasma TV that is extremely loaded with features that you will never used then this is not the TV you need.This is a great product in sense of quality and cost. After doing my research on different brands of TV's, LG is the only one that offers a 2yrs warranty from the factory. The cost is also another thing that must be taken into account, not many other TV's offer the same specs, warranty, and price as this one does. The picture excellent, but keep in mind that you'll need high definition cable in order for you to get the best of the TV. The speakers are adecuate but if you're looking into a TV this size, then you also should be looking at a Home Theater System to go with it.The remote is not all that great, but I purchased a Logitech Harmony 880 remote and let me tell you that its a dream, after consolidating all my remotes into one; my theater system is a dream compared to most.
I purchased this headset because I was looking for something of reasoable quality but was really small and light. I keep them in my laptop case and find them comfortable to use and the sound quality, although not as high quality as other headsets I have used, is more than adequate for Messenger, Skype, etc.
After purchasing the Polaroid 8 inch dual screen model which had horrible screen quality. The Philips 7 inch dual screen model, in which the slave screen had sound but no picture. We decided to give the Audiovox a try. I must say, after seeing how the other two were built, it seems to me that the most thought went into the Audiovox.- To change the dvd, you press the button and the whole screen tilts down. Simple enough, I must say I am slightly concerned about my kids loading the DVD and pressing down on it, but the design is nice. On the philips, you had to open the velcro that mounted the hardware to the headrest to change the DVD, so this is definately better.- The tilt screen is a nice addition to adjust for height.- Screen quality is nice. Not awe inspiring, but for the price it is very reasonable quality for watching movies. I do like the large screen size.- I will agree that the volume is a bit low, but works fine in a quiet vehicle.- Some people have complained that this unit does not come with an AC adapter. While this is true, it is quite obvious by looking at the player that it is designed to be mounted to the headrest of a car.- I would have liked a longer composite cable to string between the two units to better conceal the wires, but am content with what was provided in the box.Overall, I feel that this was a good buy. Audiovox paid attention to detail and made the unit simple to install and use. I do like that they focussed their attention on the DVD player and not a lot of add-ons.
Small, easily portable, easily adjustable. Would prefer to screw in directly rather than using a coin to attach to the camera.
I'm a little perplexed why other reviewers had such a problem with this product. The software was relatively straight forward. Once you skip past the wizard and go straight to the advanced settings, you'll find that it's a lot easier to customize the remote to your liking. My setup includes a Panasonic TV, Harman/Kardon Receiver, JVC DVD player, General Instruments Cable Box, and Panasonic VCR. It had no problems learning any of my remotes, and controls everything flawlessly. All together, it took about 1.5 hours to program the remote exactly the way I wanted it.The one thing I didn't realize when ordering this remote is how HUGE it is. They aren't joking when they call it a 'remote commander.' However, it's a lot smaller than having 6 remotes on the coffee table!All in all, a great remote control! With a little patience and learning, anyone could probably get it working perfectly.
I was familiar with the HP 5740 and fortunate to get the same model as a replacement. The only reason the old one failed was becacause of poor handling on my part. I abused it and caused the ink to run out of the cartridges. It was a judgment call whether to spend the time and money cleaning the ink out of the interior or buy another, The new one has been used every day since I purchased it and functions very well. I would sitll be cleaning the interior of the old one if I hadn't bought the replacement.Daniel C. McCarthy
I ordered this stand to use with my iPad. It really does a great job. It has no perfect grip as it was not designed for the iPad, but for under 10 dollars, I doubt there is anything like this. Great buy!
The Stofen is my go-to item when I want to diffuse on-camera flash. I have several flash diffusers including the LightSpheres by Gary Fong. For the price and the size, the performance between the Stofen and the Lightsphere for pro wedding photography is minimal, and those who know how to work flash and all the other elements of exposure properly, will be very happy with the Stofen.On-camera and off-camera flash can be worked in so many ways: diffused, bounce-cards, bounce from surfaces, direct, etc. The Stofen is by far the most cost, size, and weight efficient option.
I am writing this review on the new keyboard and I have some thoughts. First I'll say go to Roberts review on Aug. 11, 2010 for great tips (he covers all the quirks that come with this keyboard. So far I think it is doing a good job but the keys do have a bit of a cheap feel to it. The spacebar and a couple of other keys sometimes make slight scrapping noise, but they are bouncy and responsive. The keys are about in the correct spot. The back space is a little small but I seem to keep finding it with not much issue. The delete is at the bottom of the keyboard which I'm not used to but all the keys seem to work fine.I use an old 13 inch laptop for my work a lot and I would say that the keyboard layout and feel is in-line with my laptop(except the for the cheap feel). The touchpad is ok and the sensitivity is equivalent to my laptop. I plan to use this occasionally with an HTPC computer on the couch (not for heavy use). For heavy use I would have been looking at logitech. If you plan on doing heavy use on this one, then you might want to put a skin or something on the silver palm rests. There are pictures by reviewers that show UGLY discoloration, so plan for that. But at the price I got it for $49 after rebate, I definitely cannot complain. I've only had this a day but I'm fairly satisfied because it will fit my needs just fine.
We have had ours since Xmas 2003, and have no complaints. It's a great portable dvd player at a great price. My car is not very quiet on the road which makes it a little hard to hear without headphones. My kids came up with the perfect solution if more than one person wants to watch. Buy a car Connecting pack (compact disc cassette adaptor) Hook it up to your DVD player which will allow the volume to come thru your car speakers. It works great!
Just bought this link station and hooked up 2 out of my 3 laptops to it so far. After reading other reviews I was a little concerned by the though of the setup, as I have a lot of firewall and security, and network tweaks on my home netowrk. Turns out It was as easy as putting the CD into the drive... Literally I was up and going in minutes. I had to read the documentation only enough to find out what the default password was and how to connect the print server, before I was also printing wirelessly! I havent done any speed tests apart from streaming a NTSC resolution AVI file from it, which worked fine. So far I'm really pleased with it and hope that adding USB drives onto it will also be as easy. So far so good. Giving 4 stars as I havent pushed the performance yet and havent set up the scheduled backups. Might update this review in time.
Excellent bright light accessory for notebook. Exactly what I wanted. Exactly as described. Arrived fast and in perfect condition. I would recommend it to others.
For the money this little speaker works great. Not a hole lot of power but still not bad.
The screen gives you privacy from an angled view, even from a slight angle, which is great - but not from anyone in a direct line of the monitor, either walking behind you or sitting directly behind you. The plastic attachments are terrible. They are adhesive... but of course the heat from the monitor makes the glue soft. I've ended up using Scotch tape, which looks terrible! I have this beautiful Mac monitor with a bunch of Scotch tape on it now, which is an awful esthetic. I work in a design studio for a large fashion company, I care about how my desk looks, including my monitor. Considering that this screen is $100, the low quality of these plastic tabs is unacceptable. 3M are like the gods of glue. Can't they do better?
I bought this unit after experiencing the frustrations of using a rental Garmin carnav that did not have text-to-speech capability. Just try to navigate DC's traffic circles with the instructions of "turn right in 200 feet"....yes, but which right turn?The LN 740 gives plenty of warning before an upcoming turn. The screen is large enough to see most upcoming turns and read the street/route name as well as hear the spoken name. On the other hand, the name pronunciations are really strange: e.g. "stay right on traffic L-O-O-P 81", with Loop spelled instead of spoken. Can't handle hispanic names at all - Cervantes street is spoken Cer-VANTS instead of Cer-VAN-teez, Camino is CAM-in-o. The machine's voice is tinny and mildly unpleasant but readily understandable except for the strange pronunciations. Uses the Navtec mapping algorithm (same as Yahoo) which is currently regarded as the strongest system for use in USA although not in Europe. Just gave it a good testing in Austin, Texas, which is unknown territory for me. While it was important to look at the map as well as listening to upcoming changes, all in all it performed very well.It did have two significant character flaws - directed me twice to turn onto a one-way street against legal traffic flow and it does not differentiate major streets from minor ones. The latter flaw led to following a serpentine path through residential neighborhoods and meeting many stop signs rather than simply following major thoroughfares. I learned how to offset this by using the avoid feature for any leg on the route shorter than .5 mile, forcing the program use a more direct route. The points of interest feature was quite detailed, allowing for rapid route selection to selected restaurants, museums, the airport, etc. so long as they were in the database. If one entered the address, the routing was not nearly so accurate, often being 4-5 blocks under or over. The street would be right but the fact that most commercial buildings do not use visible address numbers would then add to the challenge of finding an exact address while driving in heavy traffic. I tried using the unit portably as a pedestrian but found it confusing and did much better using a simple tourist map.Do download Microsoft's most recent version of RapidSync because the version on the installation CD will not work. Several evening calls to the support line reached a recording asking for my number for a later call back that never came. I still want to know how I can get updated map and POI versions.If TomTom goes with the Navtec mapping in the US, it will be the best car navigator. Until it does or its current mapping system improves, the upper level Garmins (text to speech capable) are the best, but MUCH more expensive than LG's LN 740. I would pose this unit as the value leader. While a $200 differential exists, I would continue to choose this one.
Things I liked about this drive:- capacity- speed- nifty blue light that blinks when data was transferringDidn't like:- The rubberized cap sometimes grips other things like denim more than it grips the smooth metal of the USB connector, so it would come off when I was taking it out of my pocket. I ended up switching it for a non-rubberized cap from another defunct USB.- It's just as vulnerable as any other USB drive in terms of getting bent/broken where the USB connector meets the body of the drive, and I guess I sat on it and bent it, and it ceased to work.Currently I'm looking at getting a Sandisk Cruzer with a metal body and retractable USB connector, and I don't foresee having this problem again.
Works perfectly with my Orion 80mmx500mm refractor telescope and Canon 30D with the Canon "T" adapter. At some point I'll have to try my Barlow 2x.Edit: It works fine with the 2x barlow. But I will say this telescope has a ton of focusing range.
This product basically works by elevating your laptop at an angle, or folding flat. However, there is really no significant under-machine space to allow air-flow, which would result in significant cooling. I have a Dell Inspiron 8500 which runs very hot. I have had it since 2002 (4 yrs), and it has never had a hardware problem. But I digress.The "cooling device" is worth $15 at most. All the extras that are included are not great. There is a laptop mouse, which may be the most valuable. The USB 1.0 Hub is outdated and slow. There is a usb light, but it's effectiveness is dubious.Finally, let me say I have tried many of the other "laptop cooler" solutions on the market. I tried the Antec (do not confuse with the like-sounding VanTec) cooler, which looks like a warped "X". It seemed to work fairly well (reduced heat by 10-20 degrees), but fan died after 3 month of constant use. I also tried the Targus ChillPad which was just as effective as the Antec, and like the antec one of the dual fans died (after only 1.5 months!). I have not tried the "X-Pad", however, and on a final note, I believe the X-Pad may turn out to be the most practical and most effective of all these.(PS: The effectiveness of these "Coolers" were only truly effective when I ran a 10" personal fan across the top of the keyboard. That way, laptop is cooled from the bottom and the top.)
The Sony LocationFree LF-B10 base station works great! The setup was very simple. With this new version Sony hosts a Dynamic DNS service that works transparently to the user. In about 30 minutes I had it working with both my computer and my PSP. I use it to control my TiVo Series 3. The only flaw is that the package only allows for one computer to connect to the base station. Additional clients need to be purchased. This limitation was not clear to me prior to purchasing.
Sennheiser HD 205 Studio Monitor DJ Headphones w/ Swivel Ear CupI was looking for a reasonably priced head phones that can block noise since I am working in a very loud laboratory. Also I didnt want to get an amp. So far this headphone set has been working great for me. I can hear my music and podcasts clearly, I dont get headaches, so i am very happy with the product. At first it hurt my ears since the ear cups are a bit smaller than my ears but I just stretched it using a metal tray, so it doesnt hurt anymore. I took this advice from several websites and my brother.in short I like what i received and I would recommend it to others who are looking for a less expensive alternative to noise block high quality headphones.
The physical quality of the phone is good. My major complaint with this phone is that everyone tells me my voice cuts in and out when I am on the speakerphone talking. I have to get down right next the the mic and even then it is not that good. Most of my time is spent on conference calls, I was really looking forward to this working right, but when I have to speak I need to pick up the handset if I want to ensure that I am heard correctly.
I was a microwave bagged popcorn addict. After becoming vegan, I noticed that most microwave popcorn contained animal products and I needed an alternative. I got this popper a few years ago, and it's no comparison to the bagged stuff - so fresh and tasty! I buy a big container of Orville Redenbacher's popcorn from Costco, use 1/3 cup, add a tablespoon of canola oil and a little popcorn salt. Yum!
Perfect bag for my portable DVD player. There is even room for my headphones, DVD's, and remote, plus little accessories. Targus makes a great product.
The lens meets my expectations. I'm disappointed with picture quality at 300mm, blurry - definately need a tripod.I'm angry about an added charge for New York sales tax. I'm not a resident of NY. Amazon wouldn't ship the item to an APO address (which our federal government declares must be viewed as a US address); so I had it delivered to a family member in NY, then forwarded to me. I was shocked to see the previously undisclosed charge added to my bill.
I purchased these radios for a back up so to speak for my elderly mother. We live approximately 1/2 mile from each other and I wanted her to be able to reach me if she had an accident and could not get to a phone. These walkie talkies worked great within 200 feet of her house but after that the range lost any chance of hearing her. I would not reccomend them to anyone who needs something to rely on!!!!!
These Philips Headphones are the only other pair that I own. I also have Sony 100's (for mini headphones). I listened to two recordings with these headphones. One classical CD with Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances with Svetlanov on a Russian Label and INX's Shabooh Shoobah. The Rachmaninov sounded good as the orchestral playing of the Symphonic Dances sometimes demonstrated the bass and midrange seperately. The treble was there also don't get me wrong. The INXS sounded worse. The midbass, midrange,and lower treble were all prominent above the extreme highs and lows. Only in track 9 did the bass demonstrate itself only because it wasn't "clouded" by the other frequencies. Michael Hutchence the lead singer sounded a bit boxed and not as natural. But then again these are mini headphones for less than $15.00. The specs on these headphones say 18hz is the lower limit I wonder if that isn't the lower limit period and not the usual -3dB measurement. To me the bass can be felt in the ear if the volume is right and the right material is playing, but I wonder how deep that actually is...100hz...80hz. I can't imagine these reproducing sound below that without trailing off significantly. The imaging is fine and probably better than most full size units. These are no Sony 7506's mind you, but maybe imaging as good as Sennheiser's HD 280's without a deep of a bass or overall flat of a response. Don't let me make you think that these are anywhere near as good as those more expensive headphones. I am probably exaggerating a little to make a point. Lastly these aren't very sensitive and will probably eat up your batteries or test the small amplifier in whatever miniature device you plug them into. I didn't test their power handling either. So it is possible that it takes a lot to drive them and once YOU get them to the level you want they COULD distort. This is my early review. I'll try to update it with use.
I bought my modem about 3 weeks ago after the original one in my computer quit. For the first couple of weeks it was great, relatively quick initial connection and pages seemed to load more faster and more smoothly. However, in just the past 24 hours the speaker that lets me hear the modem function has quit with no reason or indication showing in the diagnostics that there was a problem and the initial connection time has slowed down.The troubleshooting information is difficult to follow, I had a lot of problems installing the driver and to be honest there are better, more reliable brands out there that don't cost as much as this one. Very, very disappointed.
I have installed several remote start systems, but this was the first with a security bypass. It was much easier to do than I had imagined.
The ipod mini is just awesome. If you want a quality mp3 player, but don't need a lot of space, get this one. It hardly scratches and is really compact. the control wheel is really convenient because unlike the big ipod, you could just press buttons and scroll without having to move too much. It's not too light, and not too small. I give it 5 stars.
The motors on several Panasonic models have quit working after about a year. Do a search on &quot;Panasonic DVD error code H07&quot; in Google and watch what comes up. Until they get their act together I would avoid Panasonic all together.
I wanted to use this on my TV in my bedroom to help wake me up in the mornings. I have a Magnavox tube type TV that is maybe 5 years old. This clock would work perfectly the first time but then it would never work again unless it was programmed a second time. Then it would work just that one time again. I tried it on my Vizio flat screen in the living room and it worked perfectly every time. So it really depends on what TV you use it on. You program it with the TV remote itself so I'm not sure why it refuses to work more than once on my Magnavox.
I purchased these from amazon due to the very high ratings compared to other similarly priced binoculars. What a waste of money.Magnification works cleanly for about 100 yards, blurry after that. What a shame, considering they advertise 383 feet. Adjustment round is stiff and difficult to turn. I have to take them away from my eyes and really work at them to focus, so a lot of guess and check. This makes the binoculars useless for finding a close bird fast, which is about the only thing you could use these for. Only use I could see is opera glasses or for peeping at your neighbors.
This item looks and feels like a high end piece of audio connection equipment. Sounds great also.
This icepack is great! It keeps the milk cold all day long while I'm at work. I bought two to have an extra, but I've been using it in my lunch bag instead! Works better than any other icepack.
I uses this for my tablets. Its extremely versatile and light weight. The stand is much more adjustable than my more expensive solid aluminum stand and lets me set my tablets to the perfect angle. There is padding to hold the tablet and prevent scuffing. The only downside is the plastic ratcheting mechanism which I am afraid will limit the product's longevity.Pros:- Lightweight- Folds into a very portable size/shape- Relatively inexpensive- Great adjustability- Good ergonomicsCons:- May not last as long as more expensive, heavier metal stands
This little transmitter has worked well with my 30G IPOD. I found a station on the FM channel that works, and it stayed good for a 3-hour trip I often make. I haven't taken it farther than that. The sound and clarity are excellent. The only complaint I have is that you can barely read the numbers on the display. They all look the same and so you can't tell if you have the same station as your radio indicates or not. It's also difficult to tell if you've saved it correctly. I found the station on my car's radio and saved it; then I kept pushing the up button on the transmitter until the static stopped. That did it. Maybe luck. But the bottom line is: it works!
I bought one in January and while it is lightning fast in terms of allowing one to transfe data between computers, it lasted less than three weeks. It failed while in my laptop and wouldn't work in a variety of computers.Fortunately Staples exchanged it for a new one at $10.00 less than I had originally paid thanks to a price drop.The salesman suspected that the sliding clip that protects the USB plug might have been at fault.So far, the second one is holding up OK.
I use mine to carry 2 Nikon cameras and lenses. Also extra storage areas for additional supplies. Very comfortable to carry and versatile in the ability to move the compartment dividers to accomodate larger or smaller spaces. Very good value for the cost. I love mine!
This is a great little ups. I have my TV, answering machine and Tivo unit on it. While I don't know how long it will run the TV it does keep my Tivo from swallowing it's own tail, which alone is well worth the small price. Only problem is the power button needs to recessed a bit more. Hate coming home to see what Tivo has recorded for me only to find out one of the katz has turned everything off.
I have bought 2 of these, one for a friend and one for myself.I used it for cable connection. It works perfectly, didn't have a single problem.My friend uses it for DSL. I have configured it for him. Since DSL goes through a connection process (which is not as simple as cable), there's a need for the router to be robust enough to recover from temporary problems, instruct the DSL modem to re-connect, and re-configure the connection properly. This router performs very poorly in that environment, and must be recycled regularly in order to recover. If you have DSL, this router is not the right product for you.
Can't beat the price and this cable works flawlessly with a laptop and my xbox connected to the TV. Don't get ripped off at Best Buy or other stores charging $25 or more for a similar cable.
if you do presentations often, or if you want to view movies on a Datashow.... this is a must have!
I purchased this product for use with my Nikon SB-600 flash, and it has definitely improved my ability to soften the flash output, both direct and bounced flash. I would recommend throwing one in your camera bag!
Make sure you use the sun filter when shooting outside. I killed my wonderful camera one sunny day when I forgot the sun filter and accidently took a picture of the sky. Now my awesome wonderful camera is dead. And we are so sad.
Setting UpSetting up was a breeze. Plugged it in, and I used another pair of precharged 900mAh triple A batteries instead of the provided 600mAh GP batteries. I had all the switches/adapters/cables/whatnot set up earlier because I want to use it with 4 different sources(laptop, CD player, mp3 player, and one free slot for another future source(Ipod or whatever)).Initial SoundSo I just plugged it into the AV switch, and plugged in the power, and it lives! I was initially quite dissapointed because these headphones sound extremely hollow, due to the horrendous lack of bass and low end compared to the PX100, HD437, HD212 and HD280 I've used. It also doesn't sound as warm and as musical as all the other Sennheiser phones I've used. The mid-high range frequencies were crystal clear at least.ChargingI don't think I should even elaborate on charging, it's really that easy. Turn the headphones off and hang it up. Don't worry about overcharging, it won't.Battery LifeI know for a fact that it takes time for the diaphragms to loosen up and provide the extra low end boom, so I ran some bass heavy music through it for 13 hours straight(yes it lasted that long, the batteries didn't even show any sign of fatigue! ). I placed it back on the charging cradle because I was going to bed, and it's been on again since I woke up this morning.Wear In TimeI don't know if it's just me, or if it's really happening, but the low end seems to be kicking in more and more(it usually takes around 500 hours for the diaphragms to wear in and season, I've used it less than 20hours), and although it's nothing like my often used HD212 basswise, the sound is starting to grow on me.Compression FeatureThe compression feature is amazing. I use it when I'm watching movies on my laptop and it really boosts the vocal frequencies and evens out the rest. Speech becomes incredibly clear without having to crank up the volume. I'm still in awe with this feature.TransmissionAs always, do expect a bit of hisses and pops with wireless headphones, and I knew this the moment I clicked "Add To Cart". It's good though, the hiss becomes lost the moment the sound pours in and is barely audible in the silent parts of the song/movie. The range is pretty darn incredible. I can sit down anywhere in my whole house(upstairs/downstairs) without any interference and noise. Although when I walk/move too fast I can hear a bit of hisses and pops. I guess it's just the receiver adapting to the radio waves as it's position changes rapidly.ComfortIt's fairly comfortable, it's circumaural so it covers the whole of my ears. As others have complained, it does get a bit humid around the ears inside, but it's fine if you're using it in an air conditioned room. I also wish it had a bit more contact pressure(I find it enhances bass ), but I understand that Sennheiser cannot please everyone, so I'm not complaining. I also like that these headphones are big and sit very comfortably over my head.Wireless EaseThis is of course the main reason I bought this unit. I thought it'd be okay to sacrifice a little bit of sound for the convenience of being wire-free. I really hate wires because they get all over my neck and mess the place. So yeah, it's definitely worth it, for those who similarly hate being held by this "leash".OverallI'd give it an 8/10, because of the lack of bass(although it seems to be wearing in pretty fast). This is my first pair of wireless headphones so I don't really know how to compare it with others. I'm thinking of picking up the RS130, just to compare how the open air version sounds like. A good friend of mine who is a hardcore audiophile(by my standards) recommends me a portable Alien USB DAC. I'll probably pick up one one of these days.BackgroundI think it's also important to note that I don't consider myself an audiophile, just a simple user who appreciates reasonably good sound and I'm sort of a basshead, so I like heartwrenching/headshaking thumps and growling lows on my headphones, so I probably expected a bit too much out of these cans basswise. Overall I'm pretty happy.
Positives, easy to install, great resolution, good image and good software package.Negatives, frame rate slows down in lower light conditions. Only achieves full frame rate at high light levels.
We bought this Vision W60 GB Widescreen Multimedia Player for my daughter for Christmas. She researched for months, and wanted it for the storage capacity and screen size. It is a beautiful player with excellent video and audio capabilities, although it was difficult to find music videos to download. However, there are no carrying or protective accessories for the device, and it is rather large and awkward to carry around. Therefore, when my daughter inevitably dropped it and one of the battery pins broke, we wanted to get it repaired. We did not have an extended warranty, and were willing to send it in and pay for repair. There is absolutely no way to even contact anyone by phone or e-mail if you do not have a warranty. The phone number gives you a machine with no way to talk to a real person. I tried to e-mail customer service, but never got a reply. Sophisticated electronics have a lot of things that can go wrong and they are very expensive. They need a good support department, even for products someone has had for a while. I thought it was a good product, but am now so angry about their non-existent after-purchase support that I don't want to buy their products ever again, and I will warn everyone I know about it.
After I reviewed the review from other users, I can see that some users have problems on using this media but no one has provide any solution to resolve that. Since I have no problem on using this media with my Sony DW-D26A DVD burner, I would like to share some of my experience with others.Both my Panasonic and Toshiba DVD player do not support DVD+R format. After reading an article about changing booktype bitsettings, I tried to use K-probe v.2.4.2 (freeware)along with Nero 6.6.0.8, I was even able to change the booktype setting and made this disc read on my DVD player as DVD-ROM, not DVD+R. Both my DVD players played the disc fine. I even tried these burnt disc on a few of my friends DVD players such as Apex, Sony and JVC and the playback was flawless.I do not have any problem on burning these discs at 8x speed with my Sony DW-D26A. My friend borrowed a few of this blank discs from me to backup some of his home movies on his older model Sony DW-D22A and he was able to burn it at 8x speed as well.A suggestion to other users with old model of DVD burner that you may have to check the official site of your DVD burner to get the up-to-date patch since the latest firmware can improve the writing strategy of the DVD burner and it enables your burner to accept more different brand of DVD disc. :-)If some of you would like to find out more about changing booktype bitsetting, you can check out this link to find out whether your DVD burner would support this technology or not.http://www.k-probe.com
I investigated several of the articulated wall mounts for my 26" Samsung LCD before finally choosing this one. I could not be happier. The hardware feels solid upon unpacking and solidly holds the TV after attaching to the wall.A couple of nice little things that make a difference with the kit:1.The assorted mounting screws are in individual compartments of a longer see-through plastic roll. No need to dump all of them out of a single pouch and sort through them hoping you're choosing the correct fasteners.2. The Allen head wrench used to secure the cover plate to the wall bracket has a groove just below the end of the wrench. This allows the wrench to tilt slightly away from the wall while tightening the set screw so you can twirl it into place with a smooth motion.3. The socket wrench used to tighten the joints of the arm is heavy duty, not thin rolled metal.A couple of things that make a difference with the installation:1. The wall mounting screws are Phillips head - but you'd have to have wrists of steel to twist such screws deep into a wall stud. Save time and substitute 1/4" diameter, 3 inch long, hex headed lag screws instead. All 4 are less than a dollar at Home Depot and you can use your ratchet wrench to do the tightening.2. Make sure you have agreement with your significant other where the TV will be placed before you start drilling holes. Cut a big piece of cardboard to the size of the TV dimensions and hold it in place so they can be sure it "looks right" there where you've planned.3. Study the manufacturer's dimensions of the wall mount and find your wall studs BEFORE you order the mount. Not all studs are placed right where you need them to be in order to put the TV where you want. You may have to use another brand of mount that stretches closer or further.
When I first bought this camera (2 years ago) I used the 'Auto' and'Portrait' settings. I found myself taking average quality picturesthen proceeded with the manual setting and the whole perspective onthis camera changed, all I can say is WOW.The camera consumes a lot of battery so make sure you are carryinga fast charger and at least 3 sets (2 each) of fresh batteries.I often have problems with the selector changing the picture modefrom auto to manual or portrait without me turning it. I oftenlose shots while previewing them.Would've I buy Fuji again ? Maybe, the competition is a lotbetter than 2 years ago and unbelieveable prices ...
Since when does anyone use a floppy anymore so I replaced it with a card reader and now we just pull the card out of the camera and put it in the slot. sometimes it seems like it has problems reading the card but when it works it makes it all so much easier. I have no complaints.... and my brother wanted one when he saw mine."YES", I would buy another one.
Buying the two pack is the best way to buy cartridges, and shipping is free and fast!
Great cables for a great price. Why pay big money when you can get the same cable for cheap? The picture on my HD is sweet with these cables.
In comparison to the Sennheiser 400 and 500 series earbuds, it was less expensive and better sounding. I will know better next time.
I shopped and shopped and finally decided on this one. Yes the ink is expensive but 95% of the time I print on draft quality (using much less ink)and it looks great. It uses the ink when you up the dpi. I love having a printer that can deliver great photo quality when I need it. It is super easy to use, has never jammed, and is such a great price. Did I mention how quick and quiet it is? Great buy!
I use this to run from my MacBook to a video switcher to screens and it requires S-Video and I've had no problems out of this product. Just great!
I am in the process of returning this item.Had problems from day one. not good quality atall. cd player won't play any cds. won'treorder this one at all.
I bought this with the intent of using it overseas as well as for replacing my computer driven DeLorme GPS. The Delorme was a little behind in driving instructions and using a full size laptop in the car was cumbersome.The Travel Companion has TomTom GPS and works like a dream. As far as as a PDA, it does an excellent job. Use on the internet is okay but it dosen't do the job nearly as well as my laptop.Overall I am very satisfied and would buy it even though it has not fulfilled ny needs 100%.
This is phantastic invention You can take your "desk top" practically with you. One thing though. No possibility as yet to connect to a smartphone ot palmtop device.
I purchased this player and, once i got it hooked up, found that its picture is dazzling. There are only two problems. One is that my TV is only cable ready and needed an RF modulator. About $32.00 including tax. the other problem is my husband wants to wrap it up and put it back under the tree. This is certainly not a low end player and, while it doesn't have all the bells, buttons, and whistle of a high end player, it is great for someone who enjoys watching movies and an excellent picture.
Bought this DVD player a litter over two months ago, and played less than 6 DVDs on the machine. Now it is totally broken. What ever disc (DVD, VCD or CD) I put in, it says &quot;NO DISC&quot;.Still within the 90-day warranty, but need to pay shipping to send back for repair.My advise, don't buy this one. I will not buy anything from APEX.
just got it today, tried it, and it wasn't what I expected. was able to see things in a completely dark room, but the zoom function was not good at all. this monocular is functioning more like a sunglasses that you can see thing in the dark.
This is the best keyboard. It's quiet and comfortable. Kinda makes typing fun. Highly recommended.
While the speed is okay and the print quality is excellent, anyone considering this printer be aware that the toner cartridges at $200USD/color last about half as long as they should. This printer may seem like a deal up front but it's outrageous to keep running. I'm up to almost 1200 dollars in toner during the six months I've owned this thing. Not good.
I have 3 entire AV setups in my house. The "man cave" in the basement has a lot of devices and they were all plugged into a mishmash of 3 separate outlet strips. I ordered this to consolidate things and bring order. It sure worked! I unpack it and it looks actually designed and styled - which is a plus. It appears to be anodized aluminum or some kind of anodized alloy (not sure really). So I spend about 40 minutes getting everything unplugged from old and replugged to this, turn it on and BONUS PRIZE! A ground loop (background hum) I had is GONE. I used all except 3 outlets which is perfect - I have a bit of room for the future and I've got most everything I need at this point anyway. Good product. Highly recommended.UPDATE 12/29/2011I just ordered a 2nd one to cure the clutter of my upstairs system.
Had the router for only 3 weeks. Started dropping the internet connection to both my laptop & desktop within 3 days. Belkin told me to change the settings after I sant them numerous emails for help. Now, one week after I set this up, the router is completely dead. Belkin hasn't responded to any of my emails since I told them about this 3 week old product dying out on me.Buy a Linksys, it will save you the trouble in the long run.
there is so much room on this card that i have never filled it up yet and it lasts longer than my camera's battery, meaning i cant take enough pictures fast enough to outlast the battery time. btw, i have a Canon SD750 digital camera. i can also put this little thing in my laptop to transfer my pics.i got this when it was a deal of the day for $30 and i had $10 in gift cards for amazon, so i got this for about $20, what a steal!
The unit is all that it claims to be. Very easy to use and install.
Nice case. You obviously need more space than this for traveling, to store a flash, lenses etc. But is great for day trips with 1 Adorama Slinger lens case. I put some extra padding at the bottom just for more safety - it looked inadequate there.Wish the strap were a little sturdier and longer - but hey, for $20 this is great. Now I can take my DSLR to socials/parties without lugging the heavy case.
Performance is outstanding. I had a previous Sony 8 mm Handycam which died and I replaced it with this camera so I could continue to playback my old 8 mm tapes. This camera performs faster and is simpler to use than my old Sony. It does everything I need and does it well... I got a great deal.
These earbuds offer decent sound quality and noise reduction for its price. Compared to my JVC earbuds, I can listen to the music on my iPod at the minimum volume level most of the time.The only bad thing is that the speakers in the earbuds tend to die fairly quickly. My first pair lasted for about six months, and my second pair is starting to break at a little over a year. I've been shopping around for new ones, but it seems like this model is still the best for the inexpensive price.
Sometimes when shooting in bright sunlight and wanting to use a f1.4 or f2.8 you have to too much light to meter correctly and even at 1/8000 shutter speed you can't shoot wide open. To correct this using a Neutral Density filter enables you to do so. It works just fine!
This mouse is the exact same shape as the Intellimouse 1.1a. Buttons are identical, however the extra scroll wheel is pretty refreshing. Basically, buy this mouse if you want a cheap working mouse that will last for a long time. As far as gaming goes, the sensor on this mouse will stop tracking. I thought by overclocking it to 500hz it would reduce the clipping problem, unfortunately not. I also believe the sensor used is the first generation of the intellieye. It came with a floppy disc for drivers, here is the link to the drivers on the website if you don't have a floppy drive anymore like me: [&#8230;]
This was a Christmas present from my wife. I like it. Easy to set up and the resolution is excellent. I do not game but use it for spreadsheets, word processing, email, and general web browsing so the widescreen is handy.
This is the best product quality I was looking for.Also, it is hard to find it!Maxell HP-20 Headphone Extension Cord with Adapters
Purchased this camera a month ago along with the wide angle and 3x telephoto lenses. Nikon is known for their superior optics which this camera and lenses exemplify. The only downer on the camera is that the lense zoom drive is a little noisy. Also would have preferred commercially available batteries rather than propietary recharables. Would also recommend getting a larger flash card (128M or better). On the positive side... and there is a very large positive side... this camera allows a novice like me to use it's sophisticated automatic features to produce excellent quality digital images. It's compensation for poor lighting and automatic focus features are not to be believed. Have used it for shots of models within 3 inches up to water falls across the valley with excellent results... even using the normal quality setting ! What makes it even better, is that you can delete your mistakes as you learn and as your ability improves, it has the functionalty needed by more experienced photographers. This is the perfect digital camera for beginners having the desire to improve their photographic skills !
I was looking to save my 10 year old son some of his birthday money so I shopped around for the best deal I could find. The Samsung YP-T8X 512 MB Music and Movie Player was the best deal I found with all the features he wanted. The Samsung is a nice looking gadget with all the bells and whistles but it's feature are hard to use. The software that operates the music downloads is not user friendly. When the program is opened on your computer, the window opens bigger than my moniter. The buttons you need to click are not visable, therefore you need to drag the window up to access the buttons. As soon as you release the left click on the mouse, the window that moves the page up falls right back down, once again not allowing you access to the buttons you need to download music and videos.In my opinion, spend a little more money and shop for a quality device with user friendly software.
As a current RIM Blackberry user, I was looking forward to getting my IPAQ. Its a neat unit with a great screen, but I have two issues:1. Its not reliable - requires hard resets occasionally, does not sync up occasionally, does strange things, battery life is low. Learn how to do a hard reset and try one whenever strange things occur (like the battery seems dead).2. Its not that useful. Mail and calendar have to be synced up with corporate Outlook thru docking or bluetooth - no use of wifi or internet. Text entry via stylus or on screen keyboard is clumsy. Screen is not big enough for real web browsing. Unit is large and hard to carry on belt. Documentation is poor - you have a pile of brochures and addendums and a hardware manual on CD. Adding any communication technology, eg cellular, requires a bulky sleeve.Overall, it does not represent value for $ for me. However, I am comparing it to a RIM Blackberry that works with my company's enterprise email and calendar so your results may vary.Update: Had to return the unit. Too many resets and restores from disk, too many problems - not worth the hassle. This is not ready for prime time yet.
The tapes are exactly what I had searched the web for. Thanks to Amaxon.com for listing the seler.
So far i have no complaints with this player, it comes with HDMI interface, highest quality on digital video/audio in one single cable. It's easy to configure and setup in no time. The image improvement is very noticeable for burned DVDs and VCDs. The resolution upconvert for the commercial ones is very good at 720p while at 1080i is slightly better, althought the ARTISAN's T2 EXTREME DVD EDITION (digitally mastered from a brand-new 1080p, 24sf high-definition digital telecine transfer) is AWESOME in 1080i. Fair price for the overall performance.I'm satisfied with this player at least until the final word on high definition DVD's format has been taken and prices drop to 150 - :P
a horrible experiencesounds like a vocal from the throat of a donkey.good for people like G....b
I have purchased 3 generations now of these headphones.RS 4 was OK but the headband broke too easily.RS 45 (HDR 40) was basically the same and also broke too easily.Both of these models had reception range problems where you could not use them beyond 20 feet without noise. I also have the HDR 45 (auto tune) headphone version, which cut the noise, but had even shorter range.All of the above use the same small proprietary BA151 battery.This battery is the shortfall of the system as it has limited capacity and expensive to replace. (I soldered a 2xAA or 2xAAA battery pack with leads to an old BA151 shell to extend their usability.)My new RS 110 is a much improved design. The headband seems to be much more robust. The ear pieces are larger, however. The ability to use 2xAAA rechargeable batteries is a big plus. The transmitter and receiver have been redesigned to work much better. Much longer range, and less noise. There is some noise, as with any radio, but much better than previous versions. I would not recommend using old headphones with a new transmitter or vise versa. It looks like Sennheiser listened to users and fixed the problems with earlier versions, both mechanical and electrical. I recommend the RS 110 version. (The RS110 ships with alkaline batteries, but I would use rechargeable batteries. Or you could go with the RS 120 model. I wanted to recharge the batteries in a charger.)
Works as described. Won't handle a DSLR but great for shooting through a telescope with your cell phone cam or your point-and-shoot cam. Good quality construction.
The two 1GB memory cards were easy to order, quick to arrive and easy to install. Made a tremendous difference in the running speed of my computer.
I can't say anything else but I LOVE IT... This is my first ipod and I'm very pleasant with it
I was a little hesitant after reading all the problems people had with wireless routers. But this worked flawlessly the first time and the set up was easy. Just follow the directions, I didn't need to get into a manual setup with all the tecnical stuff at all. I highly recommend this router.
I have looked at several routers and I would have to say that this one is the best. It is so easy to setup and within minutes of getting it out of the box, it was already hooked and running off of my ADSL connection. It also gives me the mobilty to move my laptop around the house without having to worry about having a cable running to the router. I highly recommend this product.
Two chargers arrived with major dents on the bottom (see pictures I posted). Schumacher ships them without adequate protective packaging. It may be a good charger if you can get an undamaged unit. I'm waiting for the third one now.Update: Third charger arrived without dents and was packed the same way as the first two. The housing is made of thinner metal than the 20+ year old Schumacher that died last month. I did raise the rating from 1 star to 2 stars since I ended up with a good unit after three tries and it works well (big star reduction since it took THREE trys!).
The Palm Vx is really a standard-setter. Small footprint, great connectivity to the PC and to mail programs like Outlook. Many, many applications written for it, some shareware, some you can purchase. Easy synchronization via the cradle interface, which is also the recharging unit.Here are the pros:Small, lightweight, fits in a shirt pocket. Standard OS that is widely used. LOOOOOOOONG battery life. Plenty of memory for most text-based application. (8MB) Plenty of peripherals like a sexy little keyboard, a combo ballpoint pen-stylus, travel adapter kits, car battery charger, IR exchange which works quite well.Cons: It's fragile. Even in the brushed steel folding case I bought, the screen broke when it slipped from my hand. It's Palm OS, which means it doesn't have the advantages of the Pocket PC (former Windows CE) OS to run PowerPoint, (there is a new program for the Pocket PC that lets you view and hear PowerPoint.) It doesn't have color display. The screen font could be clearer (there are better ones on other PDA's) The telephone and wireless stuff isn't in it (that's either the Palm VII with built-in wireless or other brands.) No MP3 player, no voice recorder. And the battery pack is not removable, although it lasts plenty long.Should you buy it? If you want an organizer and email reader, this is excellent. It's what I use every day. The long battery life is a real boon to the traveler. It packs a lot for the money. The optional accessories are priced too high, but this is a complaint against the industry in general. You buy the basic unit, but to add some useful doo-dads, you can rack a significant percentage of the purchase price in no time.
This Celestron device is used to connect my Nikon D600 camera to a Celestron C5 spotting scope. It worked great.
If you hate scratches on your MacBook Pro, this is a great case, and is well made!
Don't forget about sound. Great sound! Great great great great great. Ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok.
I should have paid more attention to all the grumbling that was going on in the previous reviews....Palm's USB connector does not work under WinXP. Prior to installing this thing, I went straight to Palm's website to get the latest drivers and instructions. I also followed some of the helpful tidbits given in previous reviews (e.g., make sure &quot;local serial&quot; and &quot;local usb&quot; are checked in the hotsync manager), mucked around with COM settings, etc. Nothing worked. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this thing until Palm updates their wonky drivers for WinXP. Palm has just lost another customer.
I purchased the Plantronics Model CT12 to replace an older model. I like all of the features of this phone except it is cumbersome to remove from it's charging cradle. Most of the time, I grab it by the headset plug and most of the time, the plug disconnects dropping the phone on the desk or floor. Plantronics could have made the back of the charger cradle lower so that the top of the phone could have been grasped with thumb and forefinger. It's a small inconvenience, however, and I highly recommend this phone to those who want portability and the ability to dial and pick up voice mail while away from the charger base.
I had a computer stolen in an airport so I decided to go with a backpack so I wouldn't have to set my new one down. My new computer is actually a little over 17 inches and it fits perfectly. The bag is also large enough to fit all the accessories plus a bag lunch.
I hooked these up to my computer at work, because they were just lying around (I'm the new, and only, IT guy here.), and I wasn't listening to them critically or anything, just using it to provide background noise at my desk. After a while, my ears perked up at hearing instruments I didn't remember hearing before in some of my favorite songs. I kind of went, huh, and wondered about it, but the quality of sound coming out of these speakers made me wonder what others were saying about it. I can't believe how cheap (low-priced) these speakers are! I am truly impressed, and would recommend these to anyone.
I'm not too happy about this product but looking at the price, maybe that's what you pay for. The wide angle is good but the vignetting is terrible. The picture becomes almost unusable unless I forgo using the adapter and just hold the lens right in front of camera.I must say however that the macro lens is superb! I can take really close macros now.
I'll keep this short and sweet. I purchased one of these here on Amazon as one of their daily "Lightning" deals, and after receiving FOUR of these units, NONE of them worked longer than a week!! After the fourth exchange with Amazon, I noticed that every single one the units I received all had a build date of 2/15/12. The problem is that they would work fine initially, but then all of a sudden they would stop putting out power to the components. All indicators on the front panel would show "normal" yet they all stopped providing power to any outlet, and I could hear a clicking noise coming from the unit as well. After the fourth exchange, and noticing that they all had the same build date, I suspected that Amazon received an entire bad lot. The great thing about Amazon is that they will continue to swap units out until you get a good one, but how many will it take?? So after this last unit (that didn't even last 24 hours) I contacted Monster directly. The tech agent was very helpful, and informed me that Monster actually pulled this particular unit off the market due to a major flaw/malfunction. She wouldn't say exactly what the problem was, but hinted that it was pretty much what I was experiencing. The bad news is that I have to pay for shipping to send the unit to Monster even though it's a known defective unit, but the good news is that Monster has just placed the unit back on the market, and with the *problem* fixed.......I'll be the judge of that. I will update this review after I received the updated unit. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I ordered this harddrive with desperate need of space. I trusted it since it was brand new and put 100 gigs worth of very very important stuff on it. One week later it won't load on any computer and all my stuff is lost. DO NOT BUY!
This unit works better than anything else I have, it works great on music but not so great on podcasts with speaking in the background (I listen to coffee break spanish to learn spanish and you get a lot of feedback through the speakers). It occassionaly pops out of the cigarette lighter plug but otherwise works well. I would recommend it for the cost.
I am by no means an electronic expert. In fact, I am reluctant to write a review because I have no technical knowledge to give you. What I CAN say is that this small stereo unit packs a pretty good punch for the money. We use it in our kitchen which isn't very big in size. The unit takes up very little space and the sound is great--crisp and clear. I must say that I do not have the problem of hearing the CD spinning. I would definately buy another of these if the need arises.
Fast response! This is my 2nd modem from Motorola surfboard, other one was an older model and lasted over 5 years. And I'm sure this one will last as long or more. Never falls over, it has a very good stand base. Very easy to install, remember to call your internet provider. I hate seeing lots of blinking lights and this one only 1. Love the stand-by button and when it is pushed a light tells you it is on for less confusion. You must buy this one it's a keeper!
The Burlington CD Envelopes are a great and afordable way to store and protect your cd's cd-r's from dust, scratches etc. I recently bought these for my cd-r's I make. I will purchase more in the furture also!
This camera is really tiny and perfect for carrying around. It addition to taking photos it takes quicktime videos. Its fairly simply to understand and has really good quality pictures. Uploading is a breeze, so extreemy easy. I would give it 5 stars if it werent for its memory and battery life compatibility. The camera is a battery eater. I bought it on vacation with me and it was out of batteries within 2 days. Its also a memory eater, if you want good pictures that is. It has an internal memory of 16MB. That takes about 40 good pictures and has about 100 seconds of video. If you buy it I suggest you but the Memory Card for it becuase youll be glad you did. Overall its a good camera and I really enjoy using it.
While this is a great iPod, its battery life is.. non-existent. I have to have it plugged in constantly or it will die. It doesn't hinder me too much, I normally have it plugged into my cigarette lighter adapter while using it in my car with a cassette adapter so I can listen to it over the speakers. But that's all it's good for right now.
Obviously these headphones are not for the audiophile. Nor are they for the person who expects anything they buy to last for a decade or more.These headphones are for the person who wants tolerably decent sound reproduction in a compact package. Commuters, some travelers and others with modest expectations will love these. They fold into a pretty small package that can be tucked into a somewhat large package or a fanny pack or backback or mesenger bag or what have you. The headband has a wide range of adjustment and maintains the position you set it in.The earphones are large enough to cover most ears and are comfortable for extended wear. (I've been wearing them while sitting at the computer for the laat five hours without any discomfort.)If you don't demand much in the way of bass or treble, the audio range is acceptable. As I said, these headphones are not intended for audiophiles. That said, distortion isn't a problem even with the audio cranked up.These headphones don't pretend to be noise-cancelling. They are just nice average headphones with adequate audio response and the added benefit of folding into a manageably small form factor. They are sturdy within a limited degree and should last for several months. Considering their price, the need to replace them from time to time is hardly a pain.Overall, a good value as long as you don't demand or expect more than the product can deliver.Jerry
For the dollar these are excellent. It is however virtually impossible to find a new ls-c100 center to match. For the money I think the ls-500 are a better value, though you cant go wrong with the ls-300's.
Great delivery service. Product performs excellently ( does what it is supposed to do ).Easy to install.
After first trying the Belkin Tune Cast FM transmitter and being completely disappointed with the performance, I did not hold much hope for the Griffin iTrip. I am happy to say that I was very, very pleased with the results. This is the best FM transmitter that I've found for the iPod and I think it works great. Keep in mind that it's transmitting on a radio signal, so it's not going to sound as good as a CD, and there will be times when you occasionally get static and drop outs, just like you do with any radio station. But overall, having the ability to select any FM frequency on the dial is wonderful, compared to only four settings available on the Belkin device. I usually tune in to 95.5 and get great results. The sound quality is very good, but you do have to play around with the volume on the iPod to get the best sound. I usually keep the volume on the iPod to just over 90% and then fine tune the volume with the radio control. I really love this device. I carry it with me on business trips and it really adds a whole new dimension of use to your iPod. It's great to tune it in to the radio in the rental car and start enjoying your music no matter where you may be. I highly endorse this product. Just be aware that it is not CD quality, but close to it.
I bought this because my Dell 9300 didn't have a serial port. This adapter works great with my PC and Etrex Vista. The drivers loaded easily and in no time at all I was updating the maps on my GPS. If you want to use a USB with your Vista this is the converter to get. But remember, just because you are connecting via USB doesn't mean you will be transffering data at that rate. I transfered 13.5 MB worth of data to my Vista and it took just over 40 minutes. Other than that though, no complaints at all. Buy this over the Garmin which is + or - $50. FYI - Make sure you already have the PC transfer cable that came with your Vista. Without it you won't be able to transfer anything.
The listing does not say that the sleeve is for a VIDEO Ipod. We have an older Ipod that just stores PICTURES. The video Ipod is smaller than the other, and as such the holes for everything did not line up. We had to cut bigger holes to get it to fit. This seller (Computer Brain), however, was very good to deal with. I would buy from them again.
I got my RoadTrip about 6 months ago and it has turned out to be just what I was looking for. It is an really nice piece of equipment and I'm very happy that I got it. I've used in it 5 different vehicles and with the adapters, I've found that only our '02 Honda CR-V has a powerport where the powerport is not really conducive to use with this RoadTrip model. My kids have I-Pods and I have a Nano and we have used both extensively. The only slightly negative feature is that when used with the heavier I-Pod, the normal road bumps can cause the unit to migrate out of the power port after a long ride. I would highly recommend this RoadTrip model to anyone (that doesn't have a '02 CR-V).
excellent product at an excellent price, couldnt have made a better choice, i recommend it to anyone looking for an HDMI Cable
ok, overall this has worked out to be great for us. We have used it on a number of trips and have had no problems with it.pros: works, works well, large screen, hooks easily to back of headrest, remote, works in car and in house or hotel room, the screen and speakers provide a great show.cons: no video input... can't make use of screen for anything else like video games, no battery so no using on plane or anything.overall, we have been very satisfied with this and recommend if you are ok with the no video input no battery restictions....
For $30 it's a decent 2 Gig Flash Drive. It was slightly slower transfering identical files on the same PC when compared to a friend's SanDisk Flash Drive despite both being High-Speed USB 2.0. I would not put this on a key ring, the wire loop is very thin and the cap that covers the electronics that the loop is attached to actually comes off easier than the cap that covers the USB connector. Like I mentioned at the beginning of my review, you get what you pay for.
Do not waste your time on this product. The clips don't hold the plug in. What a waste! I would not recommend this product.
Small; lightweight; charges all battery sizes of NiCad's.Would be great if the thing was reliable.Within 2 months of charging the bottom "slide out" portion of the charger stopped making sufficient contact with most batteries.Within 3 months the top portion stopped making contact with double-A's.Flimsy cheaply made. Will bust on you with any amount of normal use.Attempted to return; was told "only un-opened packaging of "electronics" could be returned; was then told "contact the manufacturer." Did so; was told by Energizer that the warrantee was for 90 days..."sorry sir."Avoid this cheaply made poor reliability you might as well flush your money down the loo the customer is now the quality de-bugging test lab LOUSY charger.
It does what it should with no problems. I am satisfied with my purchase. Buying this online saved be a run to the store.
i am typing on this keyboard right now as i write this review. every keyboard in my computer lab is an ibm keyboard, and when i first type on them i really like it so 3 years ago i bought my very own. and now 3 years later, this keyboard is still functioning well, after 3 years of addicted online gamer abuse. (you know, the pounding and beating the keyboard when you lose a match, the spilling of caffinated bevrages, etc) i am really suprised at the fact that this keyboard still 100% works. i like these keyboard so much i bought 2 spares to last me until someday my mind will do the typing. :)
The hub seems to be working fine. It is also nice and compact.The only drawback that I've found so far is that I was hoping to connect all my usb devices to it, but when I read the instructions that came with it, I found out that if I hooked up older usb 1 devices to it, everything would be slowed down to that speed.So my keyboard and mouse which I've had for awhile and which are probably not usb2, I've still had to keep hooked up to my old hub. And since I'd had problems with my mouse sometimes apparently losing connection, I was hoping to get rid of the old hub.I don't know if this is typical of usb hubs or whether some let you mix usb1 and usb2 and still get the benefit of the higher speed with the usb2 devices. And of course I don't have any way of knowing what speed they all are operating at.
I bought this unit in March 2004. In April 2005 our family went to use it and a message came up wrong region with Region 1 movies(I live in the USA). Audiovox said it would need to be repaired at a cost of at least $94. I told them that they just lost another customer. Not a good product or a good company.
I received 5 rolls of film with no box and no expiration date. I was assuming it would be as pictured. I'm not sure how fresh the film is but I'll know after I use it.
I love this widget. Its display screen is very good. Its removable battery has an excellent battery life. But, it would be better, if Archos did something about the bulky cables attached to the TV cradle. Also, it's expensive for a 20GB storage device.
I have had this camera for several months now, and I am extremely happy with it. I find that this camera is easier to use than I expected (but that is not the same as simple). Don't lose the manual! Nevertheless, most of what you need to do often (resolution, macro, etc) are easy to remember. A negative is that the display can be difficult in bright light. Plusses are excellent optics, fine color and edge rendering, light weight, and availability of storage media at a reasonable price. The USB connection makes it very easy to move my photos from the camera to a PC (and relatively fast). This is a high quality camera in every way.
I got this PDA awhile back and I must say it is a great way to store numbers and play games. Only thing I dont like is the backlight doesnt dazzle me, and oh yes, I let the batteries die and the thing completely died. It wouldnt let me sync or anything after replacing the batteries. But, the company advence exchanged it so I was satisfied. Very rarely will a moderately priced item be advance exchanged by any company, but Handspring wants your business! I love the module concept, it greatly increases functionality. A co-worker has a Compaq Ipac and I must say I love the Visor much more. WINDOWS CE IS A JOKE! Anyway, this is the one to get (dont buy the regular Visor). I would like to get the color one WITH rechargable battery, but I am going to wait until they produce a slim Edge style one with color and rechargable battery. That will be the best. Good job Handspring!
Have owned for a few months now. Seem to be solid, well-performing headphones (use with my stage keyboard home studio set-up). Comfortable, good sound, great price.
This was the first flash drive I bought, and I liked it enough to buy a second one. I've since given both of them away, as I am using a 4GB other brand with a retractable plug in. However, I'm buying a few more of these right now, so that I will have them on hand to give to student advisees who really need one, as they are so inexpensive. The only thing that keeps me from giving it a 5-star rating is that the caps are easy to lose, altho each drive comes with two extra caps, which helps. The slim line also makes it very easy to carry or store, and it fits easily into USB ports that might be a tight squeeze for other brand flash drives.
It fits and gives you radio chanels what more could you ask for? It does have the bend going into the radio which really helps when your short on space.
These are the best, (and I have tried them all), set of earphones out there for COMFORT.and you can't beat the lifetime warranty. Keep 2 pairs so that if you have to send one in for replacement you don't have to suffer the use of OTHER earphones.I listen to a lot of music and audiobooks and so comfort is key for my needs. and the earbuds fall out for me so I have to have the hook over my ear or a band over/around my head.
I received one from Amazon and it was defective out of the box. Would not charge. Returned it through Amazon's return process and received another one. Had that one for a little over a month and that was defective as well. Was no table to return it through Amazon's site because it was over the 30 day period. I called Amazon and they said they'd mail me a return slip so I could sent it back in. Two weeks went by and no slip. I called Amazon again and they gentleman said he had no record of them sending me a return slip. He said he's send one again. That was last week and still no slip. Right now I'm not happy with Iriver's product or Amazon's customer service.
This is an extemely good cd player with a am/fm radio. I'm writing as a person with experience with at least 2-3 other cd players with am/fm radio's. The anti-skip on the cd part of the player could not be better, except it skips when jogging (which can be expected from any cd player except for the new sony discman with G-protection). The Radio reception with this player is superb. Although it doesnt compare to car stereo's it is 1000 times better than any other I've seen. The only problem I've ever had with it is that the handgrip just doesnt stay on and the headphones broke, other than that go out and buy it if you're considering getting a cd player with a am/fm radio.
Although Mitsubish may be ranked highly, they fail miserably in the customer service dept. Light engine went out on TV. It has been four months and still not repaired yet. Over the last three weeks I have called Mitsubishi Consumer Relations 3-4 times a day to try to get an answer. Sometimes they will transfer your call to 'Level 2' Consumer Relations, at times they refuse. Their response is always 'part will be shipped in 7-10 business days'. Four months later it is still the same excuse.Highly disappointed in Mitsubishi. What really upsets me is that the TV is for my elderly mother who is confined to the house and this wonderful product of theirs has been sitting in the living room inoperable for four months. There was no offer to replace the TV. This is how they treat their customers and the elderly. Will never buy Mitsubishi product again.Also, the menu is not user friendly. Sony is much better.
I ordered the Scosche Voab Volvo Antenna Adapter for my 2002 Volvo S60. I replaced the factory radio HU-613 with a JVC bluetooth unit I had laying around, but I was not exactly sure if I was ordering the right part. If it didn't fit properly I would have returned it but no need. I get a crystal clear radio signal with the new adapter.. plain and simple the product does exactly what it's supposed to do, and that's plug in plain and simple.
I had this Shure cartridge when it first made it's debut.I'm gonna be nice and say that unless you have real old records, worn out records, the stuff you would never play on high end expensive equipment, then this cartridge is your answer ! If you use this on pristine records you will definitely hear the shortcomings of this cart with regards to tonal, frequency, and sibilant accuracy. It's not going to perform anywhere near Shure's other two high end audiophile carts with regards to tracking and overall clarity and sound quality...You really get what you pay for with theShure M92E. It does it's job well and I recommend it for casual background music listening only...It's not a DJ quality cart and it's not even anywhere near audiophile grade quality...it's just a dependable performer for those on an extremely tight budget.
We purchased this copier for my mother-in-law's home use. It was easy to set-up, takes little space, and is very to use. The copies come out clear. She is extremely pleased with it and recommends it to her friends.
I've been using TomTom GPS software on my iPAQ for some time now but the sheer amount of cables involved in connecting to my Delorme GPS unit made for a messy car. So, I decided to check out the NavMan unit. After a bit of research it appeared that it would work with the TomTom software. Great news is that installation of the NavMan was simple, although I seem to have to activate the software that came with the NavMan unit even though I was going to use TomTom software. Starting up the TomTom software and telling it to use the IPAQ sleeve was simple and I now have the software I like and am used to along with a great GPS solution. I'd highly recommend this GPS sleeve.
IF CD WILL NOT EJECT... The machine says "no disc" and won't release the CD. Unfortunately, there is no movable tray so you're out of luck if you can't finesse the machine.First: Try holding the eject button down for several seconds.Next: Try unplugging the unit for a minute, then plug back in and try step one again if necessary.These remedies have worked for me so far. Other than that, it's an ugly little beast but it has solid sound for its size.
Audio-Technica was originally established in 1962, in Tokyo's Shinjuku-ku, by Hideo Matsushita, and initially designed phonograph cartridges. Today, Autio-Technica's line of products includes microphones, mixers, turntables, wireless systems, and of course, headphones. I first discovered this particular pair when I was looking for a comfortable set of closed-back headphones for work. I already owned a few pairs of supra-aurals, but for this particular environment, I didn't want the sound leakage to disturb my co-workers, and I also did not want their chatter to leak in. My budget was around $250, and the ATH-A900 came in right around the mark.After many hours of research, I tried them on at my local stereo store, and was convinced enough to purchase a pair right then and there. Immediately I was impressed with the sound quality, and particularly the thickness of mid and low frequencies. The A900 performed well with all of my favorite ambient, drone and modern classical pieces, giving them texture, warmness and din, but more importantly I felt the bass thump in techno, IDM, and dub! Overall they felt like a thick and snugly pillow around your head, begging you to lie down on the couch and close your eyes. They didn't have that open-air concert-hall wide feeling of my Grados, but they are a pair of closed-backs after-all, so what did you expect?Although the A900 are pretty bulky (I do not recommend walking around in them on the street), they are incredibly comfortable. I usually listen for hours at a time, and while some other cans begin to make me itchy, or even worse, a little damp around the ears, the A900 do not add fatigue. I had no problems driving the pair by my iPod, but I'll be honest, they sound much better with a headphone amp. You can definitely get a super cheap amp (for around $40) at your favorite music instrument store, or you can step it up with a desktop tube headphone amp. I'll share more of that in my follow-up reviews. Currently, the A900 are in my home studio, where they are competing with my KRK monitors for early morning and after-hours listening.
Worked very well for what we needed it for and what more we now stock this product in house. Thx
This radio is a piece of junk...never worked at all. Don't waste your money.
get this! it's cheap and it's awesome! and the screen size really does seem like the size of a 17' crt monitor.when i first hooked it up, i was like &quot;Whoa!...&quot;this monitor is like &quot;whoa&quot;
I felt the original price of $150 was a little pricey for a cabinet fan so I waited a year for the price to drop. When I saw it come down to $89 I figured what the heck, it would be nice to be able to close the cabinet doors. I read the reviews and it sounded like the best fan on the market so I splurged.Upon receipt I realized this was nothing more than a $9 PC cabinet fan that they added an AC adpater, a thermostat and a nice plastic cover. Don't get me wrong, it looked nice enough but I suspected it wasnt pushing out enough volume to effectively cool my AV equipment. So before cutting a hole in the side of my custom cabinet I thought I would test it out first. I replaced one of the cabinet doors with a piece of foam core, cut a 3" hole in it and popped the fan in. The temperature of the cabinet went up to 115 degrees in a matter of minutes. I'm sure it would have gone considerably higher if I left it sealed up, but I wasnt going to take a chance. And this was only with the AV receiver on, can't imagine how hot it would get with the cable box and PS3 on. I thoroughly tested it both blowing air inthe cabinet and venting air out of the cabinet. there really was no difference.The bottom line, This would be good for a small cabinet with maybe a cable box...thats about it. Seriously over priced..it really shouldnt cost more than $30.
It's very good for its features and price. If you don't think a bigger screen is mandatory you get all m500 job done and with a nicer look. Palm and accessories sellers should have a section on m125 to make finding and fitting stuff less confusing and easier.
although it works ok on Windows XP I could not get it to work on Windows 7. It appears it is not compatible.
The product is great , since the plug is grounded, you need an adapter, especially in foreign countries. Product description should include this information.
This great device makes it seem like you are watching a 62'' widescreen tv! I love to use it on the airplane when I plug it up with my portable dvd player. It is very useful in many other ways and I highly recomend it.
Power adapter doesnot work after after first tow day... :(Also, copying pictures using easyshare software is not intutive.
Best Buy wants you to spend 100 bucks for their HDMI cables--its not remotely worth it. Don't spend more than 10 dollars! I bought this one and it works great, I'm not sure how long it will last, but it was 99% less than the in-store gimmick.
Easy to use, durable, long lasting battery (dropped at 80 mph in a back pack off a motorcyle and syill works fine)
Does the zune sound good? yes! In a lot of people's opinion it sounds much better from the headphone out than the newest ipods. It has a warm, relaxing, revealing sound. It's the opposite from ipods neutral boring sound, which i dislike. Does the zune support every codec under the sun? No, but if it did support OGG and flac the battery life would suffer too much. So that point is moot.Is the Zune durable? you better believe it. Is the zune easy to use? As long as you update the software/firmware it is incredibly easy. What about DRM files? Only zune files but I don't care because I own my music not rent it.So if you want a durable player, you don't mind using mp3s, you don't rent music, than the zune is for you. If youre in love with itunes or rhapsody or want a super stylish player, than it's best you stay away. However, if you own your own music than and don't care too much for style than the zune is just right for youif this review is a little incoherent, forgive me, i've been with grandpas cough medicine all night.
I purchased this router to replace a failing Netgear wireless-B router that served my home network for about five years. The Linksys router was easy to set up using the wizard CD, and I'd estimate it took under a half-hour from opening the box to having everything set up. The wireless signal is stronger than my old router, and speeds are noticably faster. Best of all, I haven't had to reset or reboot once since I installed it about six weeks ago. I wish all hardware upgrades were this painless.
I will not bore with too many tech-specs here. I read a review that suggested that this camera was meant for PROs and almost decided against it for PRO sounds like "too complicated for me buddy". However, I decided to give it a try. The store I went to, did not Canon S3 IS in stock, but they had S2 IS. I had already seen a lot of Kodak and Sony in action and was almost decided upon buying Kodak Z612, when the performance and features of S2 IS took my breath away. I am not a PRO, yes, but I know how to follow instructions. I read product manual carefully and VOILA! I had found what I was looking for. It took me a while to understand, but looking at the output shots any trouble taken to first understand this product was worth it.I compared specs of S2 IS and S3 IS, and decided that S2 IS was damn good, but S3 IS would be a real treat. And, I will not be disappointed. I have had chance to do some benchmark testing of Sony, Kodak, Olympus and Nikon in same class since. S3 IS is a clear winner...So whether you are a PRO covering a fashion show or an average daddy taking memory-shots of your kids over weekend, you will love this camera. I learnt a great deal about photography in past two months I hunted for a good camera - learnt what defined a good and clear shot...and this is the camera that can deliver it.
I purchased mine in April of 2010. Initially, I planned to use this super spotting scope exclusively for shooting, 100-yards out to 500-yards. With a lesser scope, seeing a 5.56mm (.223) at 100-yards can drive you nuts, but with the 100mm objective I can see the target and holes clearly, even in fading light. I love mine! Don't buy a cheaper model if you can afford this one. You will not be sorry when you get it to the range!
Altough these are advertised as 4 MIL laminating sheets, they are NOT! More like 2 or 3 ML. Very disappointing!
I bought these for $50 at Best Buy a couple years ago to use with my laptop. The sound is barely better, certainly not worth the cost. The sound is HORRIBLE for music. AT VERY low volumes it is ok, but at a level suitable for music there is a horrible crackling noise. If you're looking for travel speakers, get some with depth. These are tall, skinny, and pretty flat. Speakers with more depth offer better bass response than those that are flat. These don't have any bass to speak of. I will say that I love the size and portability. They're small, and the clip together. It runs off 3AAA batteries, which is great for travel. If only they provided sound better than what my laptop already provides...I would buy either the Chill Pill Mobile Speakers or the Altec Lansing Orbit. I've hear both, and they are much better.
These are pretty awesome. Very good bass, and audio quality in general is high. Only problem is that they're really fragile - unlike other headphones in the shape, this one bends slightly in, which can also take some getting used to. On my second pair, but they're still the best of low-priced headphones I've used.
They are simply the best in their range. I'm an audio engineer and am very critical about sound.You simple won't find better speakers at this price....
I got this camea from a friend for my birthday. We took goofy pictures at my party later and tried to install the disc. It wouldn't work. We tried it three more times and read the instructions about FIVE more times then gave up. Some files on my computer were broken and my poor computer ended up with a virus. Save your money and time (and your computer) and DO NOT buy this camera!
I tried to get good product from Amazon twice. The first filter was covered with dust on both sides. Blew off the dust and filter was dirty enough underneath I did not want to deal anymore with it. The actual filter case was not closed completely when I received it, nor would it close completely.They were very good at getting out a replacement quickly.The second filter also had dust on it, and some spotted residue. I blew off the dust, gently cleaned the filter, only to find a scratch in the middle inside face of the filter, rendering it useless for photo work.Neither filter was new as advertised. Both had obviously been used. I hope they don't try to send out both filters again.Other filters I purchased through other vendors at the same time arrived fine and in great condition.Amazon was prompt at refunding my money for the filter when I said I wanted to return it.I just wish I had gotten a new unblemished filter so I could review how it works with my camera.
I bought these as a replacement for my iPhone oem ones. The new Philips sound a bit better, but have no "control" buttons. The noise-canceling works ok at best. It has a slight hiss when you slide the switch on. I can't compare them to the bigger Bose I have of course, but I was hoping for a bit more canceling. All in all, good for the few bucks I spent.
Obviously there is something wrong with quality control on this product. The unit I received never worked. For the price, I'm not willing to risk a short term performance and got a refund instead of a replacement. Good luck at getting a functioning unit if you order the av480. I'm waiting for a reliable product.
This was a great purchase for me, it works perfectly and i have zero complaints. I positioned the ufo blaster on top of my left tower speaker and placed the rf transmitter in my sattelite remote, it has never missed a button press and i use the remote from two bedrooms away. I didn't even need the infrared extender, the blaster covers the entire room while it sits adjacent to my sattelite reciever. It also keeps a second battery charged inside the ufo, so that you don't have to wait to charge the one in the remote. I've had the first battery in the remote for more than a month and is still going strong. I highly recommend this product.
When I first purchased this item, I loved it. There were a few times the GPS led me astray, but generally, it really helped me get from place to place in my job. It helped my find places where I did not know where they were, or helped my find short cuts from place to place. However, soon after I got it, it quit "acquiring satellites". It would try and try to find satellites (even though it showed them on one of the screens). Most often it would never find the satellites, or if it did, it was about the time I arrived at my location. The GPS had trouble no matter what location I was in, whether rural or city. I sent it in for repair, and from what I can tell of the paper I received when it was returned (which was very vague)to me, they replaced it. Unfortunatly, it is still doing the same thing. It is a great data management system, however, and I love that it interfaces with "Word". The GBS is a big disappointment. It's overpriced for what it can truly provide.
As far as I can tell this is definitely a bag worth getting at the right price or on sale I got it for about 50. It's nice and has plenty of compartments for about everything on top of your laptop.I've been using it for about 3 weeks and no problems at all commuting to school with plenty of stuff to carry so I would say it's a plus to have.
One of the two HDMI's I received, when plugged in, gave very loud popping noises thru my sound system. (New Blu Ray, New Sound System, New Samsung HDTV) I needed the two HDMI's and only ordered two. In my anxiousness in getting the system running, after looking at it sitting there for 3 days, I decided to break down and headed to Best Buy to get another HDMI. Worked great, no problems since. Service: Awesome company to work with!!! They have contacted me back and are shipping another to me as a replacement for future use!! :)
After several email contacts and soft restarting the touch several times, I called Griffin and they told me that this unit will not charge any iPod Touch.
A fantastic product!!!! Music sounds so much different with these than the ones usually included with mp3 players. I have 2 of them and it is very good value for the price!
If you're looking for an affordable, good sounding pair of earbuds like I was look no further, I got the little gems for just under $23.00ea. (I bought 2 pair) so I could keep one pair at work to help cut down on the amount of wear on the cords getting tangled & wear and tear, I am very pleased with them for the money, However if you are wanting top grade stuff you will need to dig deeper into your wallet to get the next level of earbuds, but at this price grab then and go, I found the sound to have good balance of bass mid-vocal and high end frequency, I am using these with my Creative ZEN, and the combination is working very well for me, you get a better appreciation for Music when the reference is better - I prefer 320kbps & nothing less than 192kbps also the volume you get with these as compared to the ones shipped with your player these will be a big improvement, for some the brand name of Sennheiser my not ring a bell but it's a well trusted name in the headphone industry from way back, and yes I have always liked Sennheiser, And I have owned a pair of there open air headphones in the past, so to try the Sennheiser CX300's at a good price was not a big stretch for me , I believe the CX300's are the first in-ear design from Sennheiser and they may not be their best model! But if you are looking to get a budget ear buds with solid sound quality, significant isolation from outside noise, then these are for you.Last note: you might want to try the new Zen X-Fi has better sound, features, headphones, and storage options than the Apple iPod Touch--and for a lower price, too.
Okay, I'll admit that apple's iPod is a very nice MP3 player for us mac users...but it had one tremendous flaw. The iPod is terribly fragile, which is not very desirable in a product that's meant for use during activity.My second iPod just broke after falling off my bed and hitting the carpet. The first one broke after falling about [a few] feet from my pocket to the kitchen floor.It would seem to me if one was going to design a sleek product meant for active use, one might want to make it durabe enough to survive the inevitable accidents that will occur. Sure apple will replace it, but how many times would you want to return your iPod for a new one?So yes, its a great MP3 player,...
These cartridges have been indispensible, though costly, and my printing patterns have changed such that I need fewer of them. I have never been less than satisfied by thier performance, and ready availability.
This is probably to be expected, but you will lose some of your signal with this switch. Whether or not you are on the threshold of noticeable bit errors will obviously depend on the strength of your original signal.We are using this switch to switch between basic cable (the output of a 480i set-top box) and the cable signal directly from the wall (which provides clearQAM national channels, typically, if you have Comcast service).Depending on your area and service provider, this can effectively give you the national channels (CBS, FOX, several PBS channels, NBC, and a few others) in high-definition without needing to pay for HDTV service since the service providers often send those unencrypted. We have a better quality splitter that splits the incoming signal between the cable box and this switch, effectively allowing us to &#34;bypass&#34; the low-definition cable box.In all likelihood, the ~3dB (or more) of loss from splitting the cable signal to the box and this switch is a more serious issue than the loss of this switch itself. However, I have found that there are picture artifacts on some channels when using this switch versus just routing directly to the TV (and still including the splitter). Whether this is due to an impedance mismatch, this switch being intrinsically lossy, or just the fact that we are on the cusp of a usable signal already is not clear. You will, however, find that this switch feels pretty cheap in-hand.
Great keyboard - EXCEPT the USB cable entering the back is VERY thin, and there is NO strain relief or even an attempt to make the entrance point curve gently. In addition, the cable enters the rear of the keyboard at its deepest point. The very thin cable, the sharp bend at the entry point, and the entry point being at the deepest point mean that if you ever take the keyboard anywhere, the USB cable is abused, and consequently, the internal wires of the USB cable break. Although I am very careful (I try not to bend the cable sharply), and although I have moved it only a few times (admittedly once in a suitcase, on an airplane) it has broken twice in a few years. This last time I cannot repair it, and I am looking for a different model.I have one of these at work also, and it has worked for years just sitting on my desk.So, it's a GREAT keyboard IF you never move it!
I was at my campus bookstore looking for a giant usb flash drive to store my homework assignments, mp3 songs, and picture files. I caught sight of this drive and was quite drawn to its rugged looking rubber. From what the package described it could withstand any of the unforgiving elements. My frame of mind was, if this thing cannot be nuked by water and resists attracting shocks, it should be able to handle a bumpy ride in my roller backpack right? Unfortunately I was very wrong.I hardly abuse my roller backpack. Sure its wheels have taken on dirt paths or uneven asphalt, but its never been on the receiving end of a bad impact. I slipped the device into the front pocket of my pack where nothing could scratch or harm it and forgot about it for a few days. The following week I popped the drive into my computer and immediately ran into data corruption issues. I also started struggling just to get the drive to write some basic word docs. The reliability of the device quickly became a hit or miss affair.The last straw occurred when I started to notice that the metal port had begun to bend even though I never placed it in my backpack uncovered, never had any books piled on top of it, and never yanked it out sloppily from my laptop. I carefully tried to reposition the port back into the proper place and secure it. It staid alive after two more uses and then finally the drive completely died. After this disappointing experience, I think I'm going to go back to my humble plastic cased Memorexes. They could take way more punishment than these "durable" Datasport drives.
This was a hit at a recent party. The size is compact but the sound is very good. You can plug a guitar to it, which my son likes to do. a very good deal for the price.
This has to be the coolest add on for my Toshiba e755 Pocket PC.I wanted this Expansion Pack when I first heard about it, but didn't want to shell out a hundred bucks for it. When I saw CircuitCity was selling it on there site for thirteen dollars I couldn't resist ordering it.Problems: The first time I used it I had a problem that I didn't have enough free system memory. A hard reboot and installing all programs that didn't need to be installed to main memory to compact flash card fixed the problem.I don't like having to remove my Pocket PC from my Belkin case in fear of dropping my Pocket PC, but I was able to resolve my problem by modifying my case. I guess it's better to remove it, since my Pocket PC gets a little hot when using it.Pro's: It's does what it says. I've tried it with a monitor and projector with full success.Output640x480x64k @60Hzor800x600x64k @60HzPlus you have the capability of mirroring your Pocket PC display onto a projector or monitor. You have several options for output display. Upright (This doesn't take up whole display) or rotated to one side to fit whole display.I would recommend you try a better Power Point program than the free one from Toshiba. Go visit Handango and search for "Power Point". I like Pocket Slides. Expensive, but you can do more than any other program out there. Try the trial before you buy.All in all I'm very satisfied with my Toshiba Expansion Pack.
Are you friggin KIDDING me???? a B rand new from Apple One SIXTY gig ipod is UNDER 250.00
I used this product for a swim team photo shoot, taking several pictures of each swimmer underwater. I tested it first, and it was okay, then I shot around 60 kids in about 2 hours on the second use. I found several problems with this product and will like be returning the product. The worst of the problems was leakage. When I opened the case after about an hour of consistent use, going in and out of the water, I found a significant amount of water in the basin of the camera housing. It did get my camera and lens wet, but thankfully did not do any harm to my camera. Furthermore, it was nearly impossible to consistently line up the viewfinder with the clear plastic on the back side of the case. Unless you have Live View through your LCD screen, it is painful to see what you are shooting.I also felt the deign of the housing was poor in terms of my ability to press the trigger of my Digital Rebel XTi. Due to long reach and awkward angle to reach the trigger button from the finger hole, I opted to not use the designed finger hole and just squeeze down on the normal plastic. Additionally I used a 82 mm fixed 20mm lens and it was too big for the lens area. Lastly any water or fog on the glass of the housing caused my photos to be really blurry or just bad. Overall this may be a good product if used lightly once in a while, but I am disappointed.
This is a good value for the money. I bought mine about a month ago and so far I have no complaints.
great bandpass box terrible speaker. Speaker failed in two days replaced with a Kicker Comp. Man what a better sound.
I bought a pair of these after reading some of the online reviews, and have to say that they were right on. They come in a nice case, that is not overly bulky. They are quite light and comfortable to wear for 6-8 hours at a time. They cut out the aircraft noise quite well, not completely of course.Their frequency response is great, and music from an ipod nano sounds detailed, with fairly good balance. The high frequency slight "hiss" characteristic for noise canceling headphones is present (noticeable without playing any music) but not intruding. They compare favorably with my Sony MDRV900HD studio monitor headphones, those have more bass and definition but surprisingly a bit less soundstage then the AT.Overall, I'm really satisfied with these guys.
The Flip Video is great for recording up to one hour worth of video. It is perfect for families who want to share videos. I found that the sound quality is ok. The zoom is adequate but not great. And the picture quality is good for its price. The better the lighting you have, the better the quality of the video taken. It even looks good when watched on a TV screen. No sense lugging around a camcorder when you can carry this small video camera. It is so easy to use that no instruction manual is necessary and I am not electronic savvy. It comes with all you need, including TV connector cable, carrying case, wrist strap and even the batteries.
The instructions suggest this will be an easy install: Hook it up, call your cable company to give them the MAC address of the modem, and you'll be all set.That would have worked, except the sticker on the bottom of the modem had the wrong MAC address! I only discovered it after three hours of trying to configure, re-configure, turning firewalls on and off, and rebooting the modem and the computer. Once I noticed the correct number in the modem's set up screen, I called the cable company back, and was going in two minutes.Once running, this is fine. It combines the modem and wireless-g into one unit, and unlike other Linksys products, actually has an on/off switch to allow for rebooting without unplugging.Smooth operation, although the firmware set up is a bit confusing and more complex than it needs to be.
This lens is amazing. The autofocus is faster than my 18-55 kit lens that came with my camera. This lens will work on the D5100. Autofocus works fine on the D5100 so don't worry if you have this kind of camera. If you zoom past 200mm and click the macro switch on, the focusing goes out even more. You just have to put the focus past where the little N> is to be able to get it back to normal mode. Great lens. This lens extends to about 8 inches long fully extended.My lens came with a lens hood, 58mm filters (UV, CPL, and FD), a cap keeper, and a cleaning kit. None of which I ordered, but it was free so why not keep it?For the money, definitely worth it. You need to use a tripod or at least a monopod with this lens unless you have the hands of a sniper to keep this thing still enough. BUY THIS LENS BEFORE THE PRICE CHANGES.
I've had this case for a few months now. One day the zipper began working improperly, and suddenly broke off. What's the point of having a briefcase-like cd holder when all the cds can easily fall out now?(...)
Usually I don't bother to add reviews to items that already have a couple of hundred people saying it's great but I couldn't resist piling on for this card. When I bought it I thought I was taking a bit of a risk since MSI was not a firm that I was familiar with. Right out of the box though this card started to remove any doubt. An excellent set of instructions, the card was not "cheap" and the antennae hook up was not flimsy. Drivers installed easily card detected my Wireless G gear effortlessly. In 15 minutes I had turned my son's desktop from Network frustration (using a USB wireless adapter) to Network pleaser.The story got better though. Using XP my son and I both realized that this card was outperforming most of the other adapters in the house even though my son's room does no have easy "line of sight" to the router and the signal needs to pass through a concrete firewall that surrounds the furnace (don't ask). The easy to position external antennae is a hugh boon. Finally my son decided that he wanted to run Linux. Mind you he's not yet a teen. He was able to install Linux from and get on the network with no issue. The other cards in this category cost twice as much and I just don't see it. I have this one for more than six months and I'll likely be buying another one to improve performance on some other desktops.
With out dwelling too much about its sharp and vivid image reproduction, I am enjoying every bit of its ambilight features. I can adjust it base on what type of movie I am watching or the mood that we are in. Compared against my other 2 HDTV TV's (32 and 55), this is the best so far. It's just so sad that the demo systems of these TV series are done on a fully lighted showroom. If you see one in a darker show room, you will likely agree with my comments.
this was soo great it is good to travel with it because you don't get bored at all!
I own a Nikon D5000 and I was looking for a good filter but didn't wanted to spend a lot of money in it, and I found this Hoya HMC filter. It works great and fits my 18-55 mm NIKKOR original lens very good. Yes, it is difficult to clean because it is multi-coated, but anyway, you will never get it hundred percent clean, so in my opinion it is better to clean it periodically and use it normally for blocking unwanted UV rays in photos and caring of the expensive lens too.
This product is unable to charge my Ipod and play something from my Ipod at the same time. Every time I dock my Ipod on this product, my Ipod battery gets fried. I can only play my Ipod with this device, if my Ipod is not docked there. And even with that, sometimes the sound is pretty good. Sometimes it is not. Please know that if you choose to purchase this item because it is cheap, you are doing so at your own risk. After all, you get what you pay for.
Very pleased with how this was shipped and I received it very quickly.
Great price and wonderful print quality. It also prints fairly quickly. I like that it has the option to darken or lighten your copies on the printer so that you don't have to have you computer on to do that. I also like that the replacement ink is cheap. Just wish I would have bought extra ink because I print everything now.
If you're looking for a backpack to lug around your 17" widescreen laptop, plus a multitude of additional gadgets and peripherals, this backpack is an excellent choice.I purchased this for my recent Dell XPS M170 acquisition to provide a safe, sturdy, and mobile transportation solution when traveling. The large laptop "pocket" and inner sleeve is nicely padded and provides a snug area to prevent the laptop from sliding around much. The additional sections provide ample room for books, peripherals, and/or additional technological necessities (e.g. PDA, PSP, BBQ).The only real drawback to the backpack is it's rather large. When I have the backpack fully loaded it looks somewhat reminiscent of a stuffed hiking backpack. In addition, due to its ample storage capabilities, it is rather easy to pack quite a heavy load if you're not careful. However, the padded shoulder straps appear to be firmly attached and designed in such a way to disperse the load evenly across your shoulders to minimize fatigue.The largest load I've carried so far has been my laptop (which is pretty heavy to begin with), a wireless mouse, my iPod (which fits into a nice secure pouch), my PSP with several games in their cases, the laptop's power supply, my cell phone, and a CD wallet for my PC games. This load was rather heavy and certainly seemed to strain the backpack to its limits, but still had nooks and crannies available for additional items and was distributed quite well over my shoulders and back.This backpack would certainly be overkill for someone needing to carry only a svelte 15" laptop. Understand that if you load this thing down you'll look like you're Airborne preparing for a jump, but if you have the need for a backpack for touting the new larger widescreen laptops and have a plethora of additional electronic goodies needing reliable consolidated transport, the Targus TXL617 17 XL is a perfect solution.
I'm using this extender on my patio to control the volume and stations on my receiver and CD player inside my house. Works with both my Onkyo receiver and Sony CD player. Simple setup. Great device, highly recommend it.
Mine didn't come in the fancy box that's shown on the oppodigital website. I am wondering if the unit I got is refurbished or new. Does anybody know? Thanks.
This adapter came to my house next day after ordering, sufficiently packaged, and in working condition. It's also cheaper than the Kodak $40 counterpart that does the same thing. I only give it four stars because the plastic on it feels a little flimsy, but nothing to make a fuss over.
I just received a pair and selecting a size took less than 2 minutes. I use the smallest size of the flex sleeves which I think are more comfortable and easy to put in than the foam earbuds. The sound quality was amazing from classical music to hard rock. I highly recommend these earbuds to any music enthusiasts.
This product is wonderful. I have had it for about a month and use it with Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Corel Painter IX and it still amazes me. In my research, I saw that many people were purchasing the 6x8 size (maybe for price), however, if you have a widescreen format monitor, like myself, you will be much happier with the 6x11. Once you are over the short learning curve, you will find you even use it over your mouse for regular computer use.
Installation is a breeze and sound quality is more than enough to use on any high-end desktop system. The wiring is long enough to allow the ideal positioning of the speakers and sub-woofer. You can adjust the volume from two touch-sensitive buttons on the left speaker, and the sub-woofer has two rotating knobs for bass and treble.Apparently exists also in gray and black, but may have been discontinued, so hurry!
The reviews here are well done and pretty comprehensive. Check out the CONs before you buy. The Mini-DVD's won't go in my Macbook, which I should have realized before buying. I thought for sure I could pop the dvd's in and use Handbrake to grab the clips. You can't, and only 15 minutes of HD video on a DVD is not practical at all...AND -- I'm also VERY disappointed because my camera died 91 days after I bought it, which means it costs me $165 (plus tax and shipping) to send the camera to Texas to get it fixed. I bought it in Feb. 2009 for $359.00
Hangs great and fits in pocket! Great for those USB's for school that can't attach to a lanyard..
We bought this camera in June and have taken several rolls of fim since-trying it out for a trip to Ireland in a few days....so far, I like it a lot. I do wish the instruction booklet wasn't printed in every language known to man....it makes it hard to find what you're looking for fast. I came to this site today to find what kind of battery to buy-I swear I couldn't locate that info in the booklet! (Could just be me, tho'!) At any rate, I would recommend this camera-it's so light-just perfect for travel.
I was very excited to get this card adapter so I could stop using my external USB device to down load photos. I popped it in and inserted my 4GB card which wasn't nearly full, and it told me the estimated time to finish was 25 minutes!!! I couldn't ever remember it taking that long, so I cancelled the transfer after watching it for about 5 minutes or so just to make sure it wasn't going to speed up or equalize or something. I put the same card in my usual USB card reader and it started the transfer (of all photos, not just the remaining ones), and it took 7 minutes to complete. I don't think that USB 2.0 is slower than PCMCIA bus, because you can get a USB 2.0 PCMCIA card adaptor! I can't figure out why a simple device would cause the transfer to take so long. It wasn't really worth the effort to return the opened $12 item and get charged a restocking fee, so I still have it, but I only use my USB card reader. Maybe it would work better as a coaster for drinks or something!
Buyer Beware - The picture of the lamp depicted is not the same as the lamp I received. I ordered this product because of the colors (the purple to be exact). I got a completely pink lamp with a different design. Not what I expected. I am debating sending it back (just got it in 20 minutes ago)
I bought this for my grandson as a learning tool but it turned out better than his parents more expensive camera. Very easy to use and takes great pictures but you need to purchase a smart card to take more than four pictures because that's all the internal memory can store.
This product is comparable to the Targus product PAUM01U. Both are about half the dimensions of a conventional mouse. The optical input means no more cleaning a track ball, making it ideal for travel and spontaneous use on any encountered surface. The retractable cable is a move of genius, long overdue, and works like a charm. And the USB connection is a snap, with no software needed.Only two cons: The carrying bag is functionally protective, though could perhaps be a bit more padded. And, to put the mouse into that bag, the wire has to bend just between the retracting device and the mouse itself; over time, that seems to risk breakage.But on balance? Fantastic. And for the price? Bravo!
Uncomfortable and a bit painful to wear. Sound quality is what I would consider poor but kids and other people who are relatively new for using headphones might say it sound quality is normal. I bought because the other positive reviews but wish I had not. With the list price being $34-$45 I assumed that they would have some quality to them. But it's all cheep plastic hiding behind a brand. If you asked me in a blind test to try out the headphones and asked me what I thought the retail value would be I'd guess $5.I would recommend not purchasing these headphones.
This item DOES NOT charge your camera. It does provide power to your camera WHILE PLUGGED IN, but it does not recharge your camera's battery.
I am soooo glad to have my cool new blue HandSpring Deluxe. It is probably one of the best gifts I've ever been given. A perfect first PDA for the technologically (not to mention organizationally) challenged! The HandSpring Deluxe has truly exceeded our expectations.I was able to set this up myself right out of the box, and in minutes was downloading and syncing extreeemly important free stuff such as Crickometer, which tells you the temperature based on how many times a cricket chirps per minute, and FlashBoom, which tells you how far away a thunderstorm is based on the interval between the flash and the boom. I also downloaded PeanutReader from PeanutPress.com and got a free two-week trial subscription to The Wall Street Journal, and ordered some great books to read peanutly, including three Tom Swift adventures, and a quirky history of the world-changing codfish. There are innumerable neat little programs all over the internet you can download for free, but most important, the unit itself contains all the basic programs you need to get started. These features couldn't be easier to use. One of these days I may even read the little manual that came with the thing.Technically speaking, one of the neatest features of a handheld device is that you can use it to write e-mail when you're away from your desktop computer, then sync it up and send it when you get back. I was horrified to discover that AOL does not exactly support this function, but quickly recovered when I realized I could just write the text for any e-mail in the HandSprings's Memo Pad, upload it to my computer (the software takes care of all this automatically everytime you HotSync anyway)then copy-and-paste the text into AOL's Write Mail form. Unless you have a wireless connection, the e-mails you write on your PDA aren't going anywhere until you HotSync anyway, so this extra little step is no big deal.I have never enjoyed lugging a bulky DayRunner around with me. Now I have all the information I need in one place without all the bulk. Everything you write in your HandSpring is automatically backed up and updated in the Palm Desktop program every time you HotSync, and can easily be printed out if necessary. I think a lot of trees are going to be saved now that I'm not using up reams of paper writing notes to myself.I have experienced only one problem since acquiring this device. I cannot pry it away from my sixth-grade son. He seems to find it essential to his existence for recording his grades in minute detail, mastering algebra, memorizing the Periodic Table of the Elements, accompanying Tom Swift on improbable adventures, and of course, blasting aliens to kingdom come. He has also used the budgeting function to record the slow process of saving his meager income over a period of several months to accumulate enough money to buy his own HandSpring. Today's the day, and he's buying it with our blessing. More than any pricey toy, the HandSpring Deluxe is a flexible, expandable tool that can grow and change with him. And it's SO much fun.If you have been thinking about getting one for yourself or as a gift, don't waste another day before you order it. (Amazon has the lowest price and free shipping.) You won't be disappointed. Life is too short to go another day without a HandSpring.
I buy this tv by amazon just over $1500.But when i on the tv i was stant about the picture clarity & sound.For a medium size room you don,t need any home theater system.Some reviewer say that it makes lots of heat but i don,t think so.Whenever i touch the tv or try to feel it ,it alweys feels me very cold.More then a year of research finaly i decide to get it.First i think to get sumsung-5064. But some reviewrer say that its picture is good but its sound like a comes inside from the barrel.So i think if i buy this tv i have to spend more $500 for sound system.Its sound is great and great picture also $300 less then sumsung5064.So this is the best TV for picture sound & value.
Installing their software took a bit of effort since we had some HP softwares installed in our computers and apparently the HP programs were blocking some of the features in the Epson GT software. I had to call customer service and the Epson representative was on the phone with me for like 30 minutes, helping me step by step, until the scanner was working properly. Once we had it running, we have been very happy with it. The speed, the ease of use, the look, we love. I have put in letter sized papers, with smaller receipts and other irregular sized papers in the document feeder all at once, and it will still do its job perfectly. It is amazing. This scanner is saving us lots of $$$$ in ink/toner and papers.Well-worth the money spent!!
These earphones sound pretty good. Not quite the Shure E2c's I had previously, but not bad and were more comfortable. My main problem with them is the casing. I purchased mine on March 1st, by May 1st, the casing at the top of the jack hasbroken and you can see the wiring inside. Now I have to send them in for a replacement.They sound good, but at the end of the day (or at the end of 2 months), they are a waste of money.
These are genuine, real Bose brand stands. Received promptly with no issues. Would recommend to anyone looking for Bose speaker stands. We have the Lifestyle system and they fit the cube speakers perfect.
I bought this player a couple of months ago and I am so thrilled that I did. I download a lot of TV shows from the internet and in the past I spent hours converting them from DiVx format to a playable VCD. No more!! I just burn that TV episode I missed, pop it right into the player and it plays flawlessly. It even plays the XViD format which wasn't an advertised compatible format! The files look so much clearer in their original format compared to when I convert them to VCD.It of course plays DVDs well and CDRs, MP3 discs, etc. I mainly got this for the advertised reasons that it plays so many file formats...and it does. I was not disappointed.I love it and have recommended it to many of my friends who burn their own files to watch.
No one would argue that the latch on a camera case needs to be fail safe especially on location in difficult terrain where your camera can fall out of the case and tumble down a ravine. Recently on such a trip the latch on the camera case continually failed. Fortunately the camera did not fall out of the case but I was constantly having to re-latch the case.
I do not have the CX5400, but do own the CX4600 and experience the same printer cartridge clogging problems as many of the other commenters. I have also received a second printer from Epson and after about a year, here we go again. Tried head cleaning over and over and of course am about out of ink again. Still.... no success. Cannot print anything in black ink. I was told by Epson the first time that I shouldn't leave the printer on (someone else had also written that)so.... got the replacement and religiously turn it off after each use. Still.... no printing again after another year. I am currently researching printers for a replacement that's how I came upon this site.
I've purchased Cases from Case Logic before and they have been really nice material that just seems very durable, but this case has a very thin cover and side material. Time will tell if this lasts.
I purchased this battery charger combo less than a year ago with less than 200 charge cycles and while it worked ok (not great), it's performance has steadily gotten worse over time.The batteries only hold a charge for 2-3 days at best and from what I can tell, they are never fully charged (as checked with a multimeter).I've tried other brand batteries (Rayovac, Duracell, etc...) and the charger refuses to charge them. The status light just blinks. I should have spent a bit more for a better charger.I'm going to sell this unit to someone else and get the charger that I should have gotten in the first place.
Have been using this cable with my older iPod for about 2 years and have been satisfied with it - and I live in between NYC and Philly - lots of radio stations! I might just be lucky because my car has the antenna in the front window, close to the transmitter.But I just got a new 4G nano, and while this cable can still be used to play music from the 4G nano, it will no longer charge the device. You will have to buy a newer model Griffin device if you have the latest nano.
after waiting 18 hours and several calls to amazon later, they finally told me that they were out of codes and would refund my money... so all that time just to tell me that they were going to screw me over and im not getting anything...then after a week and a half to two weeks i finally got my refund!!! i would go for the card from now on!!!
I bought the cable a week ago, got it in the time they said today but the big problem was, when I try to connected to my pc, wall it doesn't charge at all. hope they give my refund, im shipping this back to them
Pros:This device is good, little and I saw it was easy to use.Possible to use three levels of carpetsAwesone sound.Perfect voice record capabilityExcelent software to "autofit" the MP3 to WMA files and save space.Now with "autofit" I can have in the ZEN near to 550 songs in WMA at 96 btps.Good WEB site for support (software and upgrades)Cons:-The casing is plastic and seems no to be very resistent.-The software is suceptible to be losen or affected. I recomment prior to record music inside the ZED, format the device utilizing the ZEN explorer (included in the CD).-Once mi device suddenly did not operate. It turn off with new battery. I had to install the new firmware and format it. The problem was solved.
it's just a little bit heavy and I think you'll need to get and extra battery.
In so many words, if you need a much better all-around kit lens replacement for your XTi, like I did... then this is THE lens you're looking for. Get it, you won't regret it!!!
Thought I got a great deal on this unit for under $300 brand new at a local electronics-chain store. Setup the unit, everything seemed fine after a DVD test drive. I got the cable run and the TV quality was poor, but it was expected for this no frills system. Connected a set of headphones into the headphone jack and that was the end of it. No sound at all (either headphone or built-in speakers). The remote is also terrible...no range and you must be directly in front of the unit for it to respond. Audiovox support is of no help.
I had zero issues installing this card and using both the USB2 and the Firewire. I am using the firewire to capture miniDV from my camera directly to a drive connected to the USB2 on the same card. No issues, this is great. My PC is a Dell Dimension 8200 running XP Pro, I also updated my BIOS and OS before installing the card. The software that ships with the card is odd. It came with a disk with quicktime and acrobat or something like that, but no drivers. Windows used its drivers and the card works fine. Well worth the $ for no headaches.
Picks up every wireless camera in the vincinity. You'd be surprised how many there are.
Another reviewer complained about it "not doing anything for you" - I think they didn't understand what they were buying. It is an AC adapter, not a charger.I need an AC adapter because I plan on using the intervalometer feature to shoot time-lapse photography for up to several months with my PowerShot S1 IS. This will save me possibly hundreds of recharges of batteries and allow me the knowledge that I can let it snap photos for up to 4 days (maximum limit of the camera) without worrying about batteries.I docked it one star because of price. Seems a bit spendy for what you get, but Amazon still had the best price I could find....
I had to make up a bunch of Ethernet cables for a DIY project. This crimp tool worked perfectly for me. The only bad connection was the first one that I made (and it had been a while since I last made a cable).My only complaint is that the default length to strip the sheath is too short for me. I have a hunch that's due to my weak skills, not the tool's fault. I like to strip off a little more of the sheath, get all the wires in order, flatten them out and wiggle them around to get all the twists out of them, and then cut them to the proper length. That's the only way that I know how to get them all equal length. If I don't do it that way, the wires don't all reach to the end of the connector.This took worked great for me. I have a better one at work (more heavy duty), but this one is perfect for home cabling projects.
We purchased a Nikkon Cool Pics Camera for our grandson in California and it arrived within a week, was everything we expected . Completely satisfied.
I was skeptical at first because if the price...but this was a great buy. I fully recomend buying this charger!
900 mhz is a joke in todays time. There was so much hiss in these headphones on all channels. returned for a refund
I and others use this vacuum in our computer repair/maintenance "shop." It has worked wonderfully; I use it to clean out computers, keyboards, and generally around the shop. I have worked on computer for ten years and I should have bought a vacuum years ago. The only minor drawbacks are that it is noisy and it gets hot after a couple minutes of use.
I am very excited about this product. Originally, I was planning of getting the Nikon 80-400 AF DX zoom lens. But after reading reveiws on the internet and talking to my brother who bought one a couple of months earlier. I decided on the Sigma. I was more than willing to pay the $1199. asking price from B&H Photo (OneWay Photo wanted $2999), but I found it on Amazon through PhotoWorld for $899. The lens performed as promised, and would recomend this high quality lens to anyone in the market for a top quality super zoom. Aloha, Ted.
Our company purchased 12 of these for our salesmen.Mysteriously at month 11 of a 12 month warranty, the mice went banannas.This was THE most painful repair process I have ever gone through.Viewsonic refused to repair these, knowing this was a common defect, until I came up with proof of purchase for each one.There are many other fine tablets out there, find one of them instead.
This is the fourth Garmin GPS receiver I've owned. Overall, I'm pleased, but there are a few areas I'd preferred to have better performance. 1. On my previous units (Garmin) you can move the cursor over to another location and have it search for lodging, food, gas, etc. all centered on that location. That is not possible with this model. You have to enter in the city or tell it to look at the destination or along the route. This does work, but it's more work than simply moving the cursor. 2. I found it too often routed me on slower roads even though I had chosen faster route. It was disturbing to be directed off the main route when it was obvious that it was going to take longer. This could have been operator error on my part, but I'm pretty familiar with GPS units and this is the first time I've seen this to this degree. 3. I never could have it search on the database and find a hotel in Europe. Because I was in the US, I was not able to make it shift over to Europe even though I could move the cursor over there and zoom in. I do have to give credit however, it's a very compact and low mass unit that fits real nicely on the windshield with the suction cup. The computer is very fast and responsive so operatins are quick. I liked it , but it's not perfect.
This is the worst headset. Don't waste your money or your time. Right out of the box, the sound quality is crackly, and cuts in and out. The mic picks up the sound from the earpiece people you are talking to can hear themselves. Absolutely horrible.
I love this TV it is as clear as seeing things for your self!!THe only thing is you need the room for a 65" inch TV. I do not know anything else to say every thing is Great and it is as of a lease 2001 it is the biggest TV I can find!! It is a great TV!!(Oh the show just started by got to watch (I can do it for ever)!! BY
does exactly what it's supposed to, and does it well.to use:1. with one end, extend the brush, and wipe debris away.2. twist the cap on the other end, and take it off. with that end, wipe in a circular motion, and smudges get polished away.
Good product for the money and have used it constantly. It was easy to install and is the perfect size
This was my first radar detector and I have really enjoyed it. Usually the cops have their radars on while driving so it's easy to know they are near you... I don't speed, I just hate people who go slow.
I bought this a few months ago for my 11 year old son for his birthday. He loves it! I like it so much, I am thinking about going back and buying one for my self. The sound is good, it is very easy to use. Also, since it was purchased for a kid, if it gets stolen or lost it isn't as big an investment as an Ipod. The only down side is that you have to charge it using the computer, which isn't a huge deal since we have the computer on a lot, but if we were traveling or something that would be a disadvantage. Other than that, it is great!
I purchased two Pyramid pb-700, back in my younger days I owned a pb-600 and it pounded so hard so I decided the 700 must be just as loud. Wrong, first off it's only a two channel when the pb-600 was 4 channel. Well all in all the other amp turned out just fine (for my neighbor) but I had to return the other expecting a full refund including the shipping, not with the company I purchased it from, but Amazon wants me to be happy so they are looking in to the situation. I quit using Amazon and the bay for awhile, but my confidence in being satisfied has been somewhat enhanced by my recent purchase.
This router works very well out of the box. I set this up in a friend's house. Just follow the instructions and it works perfectly in a single floor 2-bedroom condo.
works great in my canon powershot sd570is. transfer rates are snappy using the sandisk micromate sd reader (since my old 15 in 1 reader doesn't support SDHC).
i got this flash drive for my birthday in decemer and after only using it like 5 times total the thing burned out. doesnt work anymore, and the return policy from the store with the "easy" button may prevent me from getting a new one. unless it was just a fluke, i recommend something else.
As many people hate this phone I've had it for two years and haven't had any trouble with it what so ever. The only few bugs are the screen is hard to see in sunlight, or if you have it in your pocket and you bump it and you hear "say a command", but thats about it.Mine didn't come with a camera but it did come with bluetooth and it works very well. I have about 59 ringtones and they sound really good on the speaker. The connection speed isn't great when shopping for pictures, tones, videos, ect. Sending and receiving texts it very easy and I guess my area has a lot of bars cause I can talk quite easily to just about anyone. I rarely find places with no bars on the phone so thats really great.Well I've never had a fancy phone, and the only thing on this phone I'd add is a music player and thats it. I find it to be a very decent phone so.
I guess you get what you pay. The price of this mouse is cheap. But it really isn't precise when you use this mouse to click on something. It is very hard to control where you aim on the screen. I am surprised that it even has a precision name.
I rated this camera 4 stars, despite never having handled one, based upon my experience with a TZ1, which I own. I might have rated it less, based on the following problem: I LOVE my little camera, except for one thing - it lacks a viewfinder, and that is a problem with the TZ3 also. This may not seem like much, but it is, especially if you use reading glasses. Using the LCD screen alone, one needs to constantly switch back and forth between "no glasses," to see the view, and "glasses," to see the screen. This would not be such a problem if it had a viewfinder, in which case one could take photos without donning one's reading glasses! And without having to switch back and forth.I gave it a 4 star rating because otherwise, it is outstanding! The Leica lens is superb, the amount of telephoto/wide angle range is great, and, although my TZ1 is only 5 MP, that is quite adequate for most purposes, even for 8X10 blow-ups, and 7.2 as provided in the TZ3 must eliminate most theoretical issues with resolution and sharpness.One other issue I have is with the very extensive descriptive material on the Amazon web site. It NEVER gives the exact name of the lens, making it difficult to impossible to determine whether it is the same lens that is in my camera, or not! It sounds like the same lens, but I cannot be sure.One other little issue is that apparently this camera is far from shockproof. I suspect, based on the info in the manual, though I haven't broken mine yet, that it is rather delicate. If it WERE at least shock resistant, it would be a whole order of magnitude more desirable, in MHO.Anyway, if this camera, and its siblings had a viewfinder, and were a bit (maybe a lot?) tougher, I don't think there's another digital camera out there that could touch it for less than $400.
Imation - 100 x CD-R - 700 MB ( 80min ) 52x - spindle - storage media - with 5 pack of 3M Post-it Digital Photo PaperExcellent service. Product as stated. Excellent product. Highly recommend. Thank You!
Bought this in 2005. I use it almost every day to transport files to and from college. I use it A LOT! It has never given me any problems. I throw it in my book bag and don't worry about it because the metal casing is pretty tough. The only bad thing is that it takes a little work to get the keyring loop in the key slot. No complaints on price or quality from me.
I have been a freelancer for over 25 years and this is the best flash ever put out by anyone I have ever seen. From the slide out difuser to the rotating head on the flash and the new hot shoe mount, you can not beat this flash with any stick, no matter how big!!!
Excellent... very light and strong... good 'bang for the buck'.... a perfect mate for my heavy Canon 100-400 lens. Easy to use. Easier to carry. Buy this item!
Overall, I love this mp3 player, and would definitely recommend it. It's so pretty - looks a lot nicer in person than in the stock photos. The lighter part is a dark metallic grey, the darker part is black with a subtle hint of black sparkles. The backlight can be set to a wide array of colors - not just blue.That being said, here are a few little downsides to keep in mind, that I didn't see in other reviews:- There are only 3 repeat modes: repeat 1, repeat all, and off. I'm used to Creative products, which have a good dozen repeat modes to choose from.- The menu navigation is less intuitive than that of the Creative Muvo Tx FM, for example. The left button moves down, the right one moves up. This catches me off guard every time.- The on/off button doubles as a lock switch, preventing any keypresses from registering while the lock is on. Sliding to the left turns it off (after a few seconds), sliding it to the right locks it. The problem is that when taking it out of lock, you have to be EXTREMELY careful not to let it slide too far to the left, or it will restart the mp3 that's currently playing. Which makes it difficult to adjust the volume mid-song.- While it looks flat in the stock photos, in actuality most of the AAA is housed in its own bulbous compartment at the back of the device. Making it quite a bit fatter than it appears.Again, none of these minor annoyances render the Pearl unusable, but they might be enough to ruin the experience for some people.
excellent battery. Seller very fulfilled and I am enjoying from the first moment with my camera.
This Olympus DS-30 is an excellent recorder for dictation, lecture and music. Excellent design and ease of use, and great software. I purchased this after very problematic SW issues with the Sony ICD-SX57DR9. Sony should think about recalling those. Olympus is light years ahead in quality, function and ease of use.
I've had this camera for years now and it continues to work great in all weather conditions. My shutter went out on me at 96,106 clicks. Then I had a camera store put I a brand new shutter on it for $150. Still works and hope to get another 96 thousand more clicks out of it.
Excellent mouse!!! Very precise, does not require any type of battery or charging device, which makes it very comfortable if you don't have much space on your desk. All of the bottoms work flawlessly and the grip is fabulous. If you want a great optical mouse for such a cheap price, you better get the Logitech MX500 :)
Good strip, except I selected it because I needed exactly a 6 ft cord. It's not a 6 ft cord - more like 5' 8&#34;
I have the 15 gig ipod and I love it. Then I got the silver ipod mini. Its awsome!!! the good thing about it is that it doesnt pause and you dont feel the hardrive moving when swiching a track. Get this I highly reccomend it but be warned recherge the battery only when it is completely depleted becouse both the ipod and the mini have battery memory.
Data Cable works great. Does NOT charge, but I didn't really want it to. I have recommended this to my friends.
My son had to have one of these. So I bought one even though it is WAY over priced. It takes 5 minutes to put the nano in it and takes way to too much force to put this on. The clip on the back stratches your ipod and yes, the rubber does prevent your nano from sliding around the table top or dash board it but is now impossible to slide into your pocket. Also the screen "protector" is a joke and slides around and ironically scratches the screen. It too is almost impossible to install.
It really brightens up the vocals on my Carvin wireless mic and gives me an extra set of outputs in case I need to run 4 (powered) speakers.The subwoofer output jack with adjustable crossover frequency comes in handy. I deducted a star because the way the input/output jacks are grouped & labeled can be a bit confusing. Although I am competent with sound equipment, it is very easy (especially for a novice) to make a wrong connection. That being said, this is one the few Behringer products that I recommend.
Very good monitor for the price. Clear, bright, widescreen, everything looks great on it. Highly recommend.
For ten bucks, these 'cans' are just barely OK. But be warned... the mids and highs sound noticeably subdued and 'veiled'. Bass is surprisingly good though! If you like very 'laid back' sound, these may be for you. I wish they had more 'air' and presence in the mids/highs department.
I had the chance to borrow this camera and use it for a couple days. The camera is easy to operate, looks nice, and produces pretty good results. This camera is proof that for 8x10 prints, a 2.1 megapixel CCD is sufficient...but I wouldn't go any bigger than that. 8x10 is really the limit with 2 megapixels. It's easy to connect to the computer and download images. The 10x zoom is sweet. After using this camera and going back to another camera with only a 3x zoom, I felt deprived. AND IT'S IMAGE STABILIZED!!! However, there are a few things that really bothered me about this camera:a. Fastest shutter speed is 1/800 of a second in non-automatic modes. That's not very fast. If you're trying to capture fast moving objects, forget about it. Your picture will be a blur, especially if you're using that 10x zoom.b. The purple fringing, aka chromatic aberration, you see on digital cameras sometimes is pretty bad on this camera. From what I've been told, this is common on Olympus cameras.c. I don't like how the on/off/reset-settings selections are all on the same switch. It is WAY too easy to accidently push the switch up too far to the reset-settings selection, and wipe out all the custom settings you've made. Olympus really should've made this a seperate switch.Overall I liked the results, but I decided not to buy this camera due to the faults I listed. If Olympus makes another camera like this, with what I listed fixed (and hopefully with a 3 megapixel chip as well), I'll be the first to buy it.
When the noise canceling is turned on they do work, but they're poor quality and don't withstand consistent use for long. What's interesting is that my Sennheiser HD 280 headphones are able to block out more noise without battery assistance, are higher quality with better sound, and have lasted a lot longer. If you're looking to block out noise I'd go with the Sennheiser 280 cans. If you're looking for great quality sound, I'd recommend the Sennheiser HD 555s (though they're open so no noise blocking whatsoever).
I'd love to leave a review but it was never delivered to me, it was delivered to the wrong address. I still haven't figured out where it went. I'm just glad i only lost $5 and not more.
I bought these head phones in response to the terrible quality i pod headphones back in 2006 or so and they are in my mind the best ear phones I've owned. I paid 50$ back then and they where well worth it.Pros: Strong bass( yet they are still balanced)Not as flimsy as they seem. (But still don't swing them around)The extension cable can be usefulComes with cases for the earphones and ear budsComes with 6 changeable ear budsQuite easy to cleanStylishCons: you may have to get better fitting ear buds( I used the medium size buds that came with my zune earphonesOverall this is a great pair of headphones that are well worth the money. (You can get them really cheap now.)
I read all of reviews expecially the bad ones and inspite of people warning that it breaks very soon... I went ahead and bought it. It looked good when I first held it. But it surprised me when it broke just 20 days later! One of the clips on the leg broke, which means that the legs wont hold fast.I recommend that you avoid this tripod. I know that the price looks very tempting but believe me... it is not worth the effort. I am yet to get in touch with Sunpak to see if they are going to refund my money. There are very good tripods that cost just about sixty bucks more.I would give this item zero stars if Amazon would allow me to!
I use this on my Canon Vixia HF S100 and it works fine. There is vignetting through slightly less than the first half of the zoom range, and depending on lighting conditions, I have noticed some chromatic aberration. These are qualities I would expect from any screw on lens adapter though. It does not prevent the camera from autofocusing and is much cheaper and more powerful than the adapter recommended by canon for the HF S100(1.75x as opposed to 1.5x) It has been very helpful for getting just a little bit closer in on wildlife.
Hewkett Oacjard C6044A glossy greeting card is the best one if you are looking for a card stock that will make your computer card come out looking just like the one at the card store. Yet it is hard to find and I am not sure why. Good shopping
I bought these on a whim. I got them... really just because I asked for a replacement pair of Sony behind-the-head phones for old ones I have. I was told they no longer carried those and the Koss Sportapro came up so I said why not. Why not?! I had no idea--these things kick (rear) all over the Sony sport/travel phones I'd been using. Excellent build quality; I really like the stout, reassuring metal band. Who said these are bad looking? I mean if you're embarrased you're wearing headphones, no phones aside from earbuds (which we all know suck) will be invisible. Anyway, in the behind-the-head position I find these perfectly stylish in an urban sort of way; I also find this position quite comfortable. I'm a bass player (and musician in general) and good bass response is absolutely critical for me--just can't hear an acoustic double bass right if the phones are no good. The Sportapro's give closed-cup studio headphones a run for their money, no joke. I was flabbergasted for days when I first got them, thinking some bubble would certainly burst any minute. No bubble burst they sound great for everything. I frequently listen to TV on these too (hifi stereo TV) and they just sound great. And another thing (:-), right now I have a couple of ear piercings (both ears) in odd places and they're both a little tender. I'm able to put the Sportapro pads exactly where I need them for comfort and great listening. Awesome product. I'm waiting to buy a second pair, just to have, you know, in case.
This is the best switch I ever have plugged it into my D-Link router and data came pouring out of all ports like flash. It works faster and efficient.
Great printer, great price on Amazon. Runnig without a hitch since Christmas. If I had a peave, it would be the lack of good 64bit drivers.
I had an iTrip that I used for my original Nano, which worked just fine (besides the usual difficulties of finding an FM channel when you live near a big city). However, it did not charge my 5th gen Nano or iPhone 4S. So when I saw this advertised saying that it would charge these items (at least the Nano, can't recall if it said the 4S), I thought this might be the solution. Alas, it was not. So I'm returning it.
So I'm reading all these other reviews and I see people complaining about Amazon sending the wrong item, fan noise, LEDs not working correctly, etc. Well I can rest your fears at ease and confirm that I got the item pictured (silver with blue logo) and that it has been working flawlessly for over a year now. Speeds are consistent and it is silent! I've always loved Linksys products since my first WRT54G way back when, and this one continues to fill their shoes. I guess my only complaint would be that because of the small size of the unit, the weight of the connected Ethernet cables tends to pull it away from it's original position on the shelf/table that it's on. But this is the case with many computer accessories now-a-days, so I can't fault them too much for it. I think short of putting a lead block inside these hubs and switches, there's really no way to weigh them down enough to prevent them from moving.Overall, it's a simple yet great switch that is good for extending your network beyond the 4 computers that most wireless routers allow. I have this connected to my router (Apple Time Capsule) to give access to the wired computers on the second floor of my house and cannot complain at all. I get full speed between computers on both floors, and that's all I can ask for!
Works perfectly in my Sony Cybershot camera. Saved me from buying a new one.
if you went onto [...] and looked this camcorder up it says that it is one of the worst camcorders ever, well i am never looking on that website again because it is all lies. i got this cam for christmas and i really like it, i think it is one of the best camcorders that u can buy, it has cool features, nice zoom, a 3.5 lcd screen (really good), it is a small camcorder, and it has night pix (night vision). many other reviews complain about the color not turning out, well, you can adjust the color so it matches, duh!, you may be thinking "oh this is just a kids review, dont listen to it" but trust me i have been getting information on this camcorder for a year and know what im talking about. if you are planning on getting a good camcorder for a good price, try this one.
To start with, I was thrilled to try this new computer out (got it at work, so thankfully i didn't spend a dime of my money on it). To begin with, the battery life is abysmal. It begins operating at 1/2 power within a half hour and then after about an hour of looking at the rapidly dimming screen, it's pretty much lights out. Lets just say, this can be frustrating when trying to finish a report or some other project on the road.The computer does look good and when I first got it, was taken aback by how light and sleek it looks. however, the look is overshadowed by the performance.My newest problems began when i began copying songs from CDs for my ipod. After awhile, the computer mysteriously began shutting down - and after troublshooting for awhile I discovered the only way to get it to reboot was to remove the battery pack and then put it back on (??) After going through all that, I discovered the USB ports no longer work. I went to the device driver (where the computer is supposed to detect parts that aren't working to reset them) and of course, the computer kept telling me that all devices were fine. Meanwhile, i was getting little warnings telling me that the USB ports were not working.I'm a pretty advanced computer user and have used a dozen or so different computers over the past 12 or so years, and I have to say, this is one of the worst. When I get back to work, I'll see if they have any suggestions, but for now, I'm not even going to take it out of the bag. Too many problems for this new of a computer.
these headphones really block out external sound - which is great! The bass is not very strong, but the treble is crisp and clean - very nice. Be prepared to push these headphones really far into your ears, to get the great sound quality they have to be all the way in. If you want a pair of clean sounding headphones that really block out the world around you, these are for you.
I prefer the touchscreen, at least over the scrollwheel, simply because the scrollwheel is too imprecise, and it's hard to get to deeply nested items. I've been happily using a 1 gig (yes, that's one gig) device for almost 2 years now, and have been anticipating moving up to an 8 gig device, so moving to a 16 gig device seems downight exciting. 16 gigs holds 192 CD's at 196 kbps, mp3. Does anyone realize this? I don't have that many CD's, and a lot I don't listen to anymore anyway, and even when you include some converted mixed-tapes and long podcasts, which I need to "recycle" anyway, 16 gigs is, quite frankly, great. I can't imagine having to manage 160 gigs of music, what with al the tagging and converting of files - sounds like a nightmare, and intrudes on the listening experience. The touch is definitely a breakthrough.
This is my 2nd creative MP3 player (the 1st one being Nomad Zen Xtra 30GB - which I still love and use BTW). I was already impressed with creative MP3 players before I even bought this one, and this one did not disappoint me at all. My 1st player still is in working condition, and the reason I bought a second one was the color screen. Creative products (MP3 players, speaker systems, sound cards etc) will always have the best sound quality in the same class - bar none. This player has very good battery life and amazing sound quality - two most important things for any MP3 player. Plus, its screen resolution is much better than any other player out there. When you combine all the great features with its comparably low price, its an absolute no-brainer. It will be very difficult for Apple/Microsoft/Toshiba to lure me away from Creative any time soon.
I wanted a UV-Filter to protect my lens (since I don't believe in any effect on UV-reduction) that wouldn't be too expensive but also not have too much of a (negative) effect on image quality.While doing my research I was surprised that apparently there aren't too many tests for filters. However I came across this one:[...]The Hoya HMC UV(0) got the highest rating and since it is affordable I went with this one.So far I am happy with it. However I did not do any comparison shots with and without filter, so I can't comment on that and rather just rely on professional sources and the fact that I think my images look good.
This picture frame has been running almost continously since Christmas and works great with a 4 GB SD chip. Our whole photo album is displayed on it with music when we want it.
I ordered the Smart Stick a month ago and still haven't received it. Neither the source company nor Amazon have provided replacement. Postal Service tracking stopped at step one of the trip. So I have camera with no memory stick. Bummer.
unless I bought a camera at twice the price and this one was high when I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. I have taken over 3400 photos and have had absplutely NO mechanical problems. However, I am cheap and take care of my stuff. I think I have dropped it twice since I had it but no damage.I have heard many horrible reports about quality but who knows how it was treated. Overall, picture quality is amazing. The 10x zoom quality is not too good so I use the 3x optical mostly and it is excellent.I have taken it to Disney World and an Alaskan cruise and it performed great. I did buy a Duracell fast charger with 4 2400mAh rechargable batteries so I would not have to lug the dock around to charge the batteries. Battery life is quite good for Duracell and the Kodak pack but I carried a spare with me in the Alaska wilderness.My 10 year old grand-daughter uses the camera with ease and takes good photos. I am now looking for a good used one (cheap) for her as I want to keep mine. My 5 year old grandson can also take photos with it but some are blurry since he can't hold still.The only thing I don't like about it is that the flash is not good at any distamce over about 10 feet. Like at a basketball game and I want to shoot my granddaughter. The flash actually makes the picture very dark and it is better to turn the flash off. Surprisingly, then it makes pretty good photos and of course they can be easily enhanced with the software.I wouldn't want to buy another one if it was not good.
I bought this product for the conveninece of not having to open my desktop and for the mobility- being able to transfer it from desktop to laptop. Worked great for about 2 months and then it started causing my computer to reboot byself. At first this happened with my desktop- i was convinced my computer was broken- i spent $100 on repairs (I know I got ripped off here). Until I started using it with 2 laptops and the same thing started happening. I took it to another techy who told me that this is a frequent problemt with these usb deviced and that I would have to do something to my "bio" - i said screw it- and bought a built in card. I know other people who have the same problem and it could be very costly- when you are in the middle of working on a file and it reboots. Neygear CS sucks too- they outsources and I ended up speking to some girl in India who did not understand my question and just kept reading the same script over and over again- DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
I should have known better than to listen to the written reviews saying this would fit a 15.4" laptop. 15.4" laptops come in all different sizes. This sleeve will not adequately protect a Dell Inspiron 1520 15.4". You can force it to zip over this laptop, but it will leave the corners of your laptop protected only by the zipper rather than the padding built into the sleeve. Even worse, the zipper is forced to directly contact the corners of your laptop and can possibly scratch it. You should always try to size a laptop sleeve at your local big-box retailer before you buy online.
wanted to turn my 46&#34; tv into my computer monitor, but didn't want to be sitting within 10 feet of it. Now it's great to be able to watch shows streaming from a normal tv distance.
I ordered this camera and tried to install it on WinXP, WinHome, and Win2000. The CD did not install the palm files on any of them. I downloaded the driver from their support page (it is the same as the one on the CD) and of course it still didn't work.I emailed Micro Inovations tech support 3 times and no response except one automated one. I waited for 40 minutes on their help line when the support person answered he promised he would email me the new driver in "5 or 10 minutes"; three days later no driver.So I guess I may never get a chance to actually judge the camera. If I do I will write a different review. Before you buy this be sure to go to the support page of their website and download their driver and see if it installs.
I couldnt find a plug for this xm2go satelite radio and bam amazon had it thank you so much it is a great little item
I've had 2 of the U6000 and one of the U8000. The U6600 is just a minor renaming and upgrade of the U6000.I'd like to recommend this series from Slik but you have to consider them disposable..They have a few nice features,...Pros: They are very light, -fast and sure leg extension and leg locks with breezy action... One nice feature of the head is the quick release.Cons: Every U series I've ever had has had the head shatter with the most minor shock. When a traveler has just arrived in a distant land, ready to take some nice shots and the tripod bumps onto a tile floor and shatters... You want to toss it in the nearest trash can.Another annoying feature is that even with a lightweight SLR like a Canon AE-1p, the head will slowly droop and not hold well with the grip-tightened moderately.Someone missed the boat on what could have been a really nice design... Someone just seriously screwed up on the head engineering and materials...Don't waste your time or your 30 bucks!Replacement parts used to be provided by www.tocad.com but no more... They unapologetically refer you the the Slik website that has no support contact whatsoever.This is a product that Slik knows is shoddy and they obviously refuse to stand by it anymore.
the colby cx-cd248 is outstanding and you will be pround to say that you own one good clear sound and user friendly
Who needs a docking station when you have this great 7-port hub? Setup is a snap. The power cord and the USB cord to the laptop is long enough to keep the mess of add-on USB cables and devices far away from your laptop. As mentioned above, the power adapter doesn't take up more than one socket on your powerstrip. It's not only compact but a nice rectangular square design to place portrait or landscape on your desk. Sounds like a simple idea but look at the other oddly shaped hubs out there.The best part is just having to plug and unplug 1 USB cable when I takeoff with my laptop now.
I bought this for mother's day and cannot even get the software to load. And you MUST use their software to get pictures onto the keychain. I contacted their customer service and the site gave me errors every time I tried to send in a request for help. I installed their software on three different computers, each of which crashed. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!
This antenna works better than the 300-ohm twin lead antenna it replaced. Reception is still marginal in this rural setting. The antenna is small and unobtrusive (if it were white, it would be better). I stood it in a bookcase.
THE INK REFILL WAS EASY TO ADD AND MAKE PERFECT COPIES I LOVE IT, I WILL ALSO ORDER THIS PRODUCT AGAIN.
I bought these speakers to be used in the landscaping around my pool. It worked well first time I installed them. These are outdoor speakers that are supposed to be water resistant. After a couple of months through a few rainy days, the speakers started to have a discoloring all around the grill. It looked like rust and really looked terrible. What was supposed to blend in with the landscape now became an eye sore. Then they stopped working. Apparently, they are not as water resistant as they claim and when I called the company to deal with they warranty, they were very uncooperative and said I should not leave them outside. This doesn't make sense as they are advertised as outdoor speakers. DO NOT BUY THEM!!
I recently used these Earphones on an SFO to LHR 10 hour flight and I was quite pleased with the performance.The sound when used with the airline audio visual system was excellent as good as my Bose QC headphones and they really worked well with my Ipod.On their own they made it easy to sleep and I used only the rubber inserts which did cause a little discomfort after a while.I read that the foam ones are more comfortable and I will try them next time.One thing I did find a little worrisome is that it is difficult to pull the earpieces out of the ear canal and the temptation may be to pull them out by the wires which could damage them.All in All I am pleased with the Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator Earphones and this is coming from someone who does not like earphones that are inserted in to one's ears.Anyone want an unused set of Ipod earphones???
I purchased the item after review it;s specifications carefully. It clearly indicated it was a carry case for 17" and under notebooks pc/macs. In addition, it indicted a detachable roller bracket. The Item shipped was made by McKlien and that is about all that matched the description. The item shipped to me did not have a roller attachment and was NOT meant for notebook pc's. It was an older style legal fold open for carrying printed materials. After making arraignments to return the item, I did so immediately. They received the return and then stalled the refund. After confirming they had received the through UPS. I then was force to get Amazon involved in getting my refund process. I will never buy from this company in the future and suggest you be very cautious if you choose to do business with them.
The projector is light and easy to use and is more than satisfactory in the quality of the pictures.
I got this unit as a replacement for a unit I placed under an extended store warranty plan, and I couldn't be more disappointed with this product. The reception is horrible, even in the city the station is in. The buttons are too easy to hit, which is aggravating when a good song is on when you hit the "preset station" button. The case is terrible, and could damage the tape player while you depress the tape buttons to fit the case in. Not up to Sony's wonderful standards.Updated in January 2004; I've gotten used to the product's problems, and since I reviewed three years ago I've gotten an MP3 player, so the tape player doesn't matter to me anymore. In the long run it's a great product, the station reception did improve considerably after buying a headset with a longer cord, and since then the button design has improved on later redesigns of this product.
It's okay.. was overly priced when I bought it. and the screen is too small :( Cute tho. :)
The ink runs out before the 40 sheets are used. Usually it only runs out at 38 or 39 but a couple times now I've had it run out at 30! I have like 20 extra sheets now and I've never found a place where you can buy just the ink so I just have extra paper and no way to use them. The quality of the printed pictures is good though. The convenience of printing my own pictures at home is nice as well but with the ink running out too quickly the cost of each picture goes up quite a bit. Amazon was very good to work with on this problem though.
Garmin do not make this any more. All the European maps have been combimed into a single CD package.
This is, simply, the best gaming mouse ever made. The. Best. Nothing that Razer or Microsoft or Saitek or anyone else makes even comes close.
This kit contained three essential iPod items. Perfectly fitting for the Classic and for virtually no cost exceptUniversal Apple iPod USB Charger Kit - USB Retractable Hotsync Cable - USB Home Travel Charger - USB 12V Cigarette Lighter Chargera small shipping charge.
I was looking for a saddlebag to carry my Dell D400 laptop. This seemed like a good choice with all the pocket options, but it turned out to be too bulky for my needs. It would be a great option for a larger laptop and the compartmental space (papers, folders, gadgets, etc.). So here are my pros/cons:Pros: well padded, plenty of space, enough pockets and a nifty junk-it drawer that slides out for easy access.Cons: too big and bulky, I have found that the junk-it draw opens prematurely if it is not completely secured.
I wanted a simple way to share files across the LAN at my home, this NAS definitely fills that bill. Setup could not be any simpler, the least computer savvy person could manage it. Plug the hard drives in, plug the cables in, run the included CD software to initialize the NAS. Once setup is complete, map the drive to your system using the NAS "easysearch" tool. Setup is complete. Once a computer is mapped to the NAS, they have access to everything on the NAS. The print server within the NAS works perfectly. The NAS is extremely quiet, though there should be a thin rubber pad for the drives to rest on internally.Again, I just wanted a simple, RAID 1, central file server. I am using this to store all of my music, downloaded software, and system backup images. I am definitely pleased with my purchase.
I bought this player about 50 days ago and my first impression was ok. It looked a little too big and heavy but that didnt seem like a problem to me. It plays the music well, and it also shows the title of the songs on the display. Yet, there a few mayor things that really bother me: 1. takes hours till the cd is loaded 2. you can not turn off the player and have it to play the next time where you turned it off 3. battery life is freaking short 4. after u fastforward then the music skips for a while 5. bad headphonesEventhough i have all these bad comments, i think its ok, yet not for that price. Can someone tell me where i could get an upgrade for mine? Please answer!
This is the best little kit for travel. I have used this brand before for cleaning sensor on my DSLR. When one is on a trip and you get dust on your sensor and you can't find a special person that really knows how to clean sensor. Then you will be very happy to have it. It is a very high quality kit.
Quality optics and solid construction, as I would expect from Nikon. Good binocs for basic astronomy. Smaller diameter of the light exiting to the eye is better for old eyes.
Great sound quality, pretty comfortable fit, works decently thru walls. Overall I have been very happy with this purchase.
It delivers on it's intention, but is also another example of a product over priced with no competition. I try to forget the cost and think only of the usage it provides (which has no equal).
Before buying this Microsoft webcam twin-pack, I was considering webcams made by Logitech. However, after reading all the reviews about this item, the Microsoft pack met my needs perfectly. I needed two webcams, one for my parents, and another for me. The audio and video quality was clear with very little choppiness, even with a basic DSL connection. I used it to chat with a cousin in Australia using Windows Live Messenger to test it, and my cousin commented that he could see and hear me clearly and loudly as if I was in the next room. The setup and installation process was definitely painless and speedy. Not bad, Bill!
I bought these as a replacement my iPhone headphones. While they are inexpensive, I would not recommend them:*Odd design recommends hanging them in a loop around your neck, which is just inconvenient. If you don't do this, the mic will be in the wrong place. The cord is so long that it gets tangled very easily.*The fabric coating the cords creates a loud sound in the earpieces when it just brushes against your shirt. This gets annoying very quickly.*While the low end sound is decent, there's a real lack of clarity on the high end. I'm by no means an audiophile, but the sounds quality is much worse than standard iPod headphones.Overall, very poorly designed.
I wasn't expecting an earth shaking system when buying this so I wasn't disappointed. I bought this for an Acura TL with a premium ELS surround sound system but wanted to add a little more kick without taking up room.The first one I got, ended up being dead. I wasted about 4 hours trying to see if I made a mistake hooking it up, but it turned out the amp was doa. I refunded and got another one from another seller. Hooked it up and this one works. I connected it to the stock sub via a LOC, while leaving my stock sub attached. I suggest you get a LOC, because tapping into speakers/sub using high level inputs can cause problems, if there's too much voltage being sent from the stock amp to the speakers, Basslink will shut off (amp safety switch) Use a LOC, avoid any problems, just don't forget to run a remote start line.I would not recommend mounting this thing horizontally, the sub will hit into the bottom of the car sending vibration throughout and making the exterior rattle. Best mounting is vertical. I found that the mounts are rather flimsy and when the bass hits you will see the whole Basslink shake side to side, which is okay I suppose as long as it doesn't fall off.The sound is what I expected, adds a little more kick to the stock system, plenty for me. The remote control knob is nice and useful for different music types. The frequency range is pretty decent although the mids are a little weak and the lows can get a little distorted, but you wont notice it if its in the trunk and it won't be heard outside either.Nice little sub, gets the job done. If you expect to shake your car with it, this is not what you're looking for. You'll feel it in your chest a bit and will see your rear view mirror vibrating, it can be heard outside only on high volume with the windows down, the bass stays in the car where it belongs. This is a quality product and produces clean, sharp bass.If you want to shake the street, get a box and two 10" subs.
Don't get me wrong, these are excellent sounding headphones. They have good soundstage, very musical and warm sounding like you're in a concert hall. Only thing is I wish it had a bit tighter bass. I've had them for over a year now (bought these babies over eBay, its cheaper). BUT, they are extremely PICKY. Over the year i've spent big $ upgrading the cable, purchasing a number of amps just to get rid of that nasty veil. All along thinking that my amps weren't giving it enough power, but I was wrong. It was my source all along. These headphones will not sound good when you play mp3s though them. They will sound bloated, muddy, and veiled. I learned that the hard way. Well except for some, they sound decent. Most of my music collection is mp3. Most VBR or at least 192 kbps. But if you want to hear the best from these headphones expect to play only actual CD, vinyl, wav, flac, alac, or other lossless codec. Also I recommend a good DAC and headphone amplifier. So expect to spend at least 1k on your equipment to bring out the best of these headphones. Yeah, they are pretty cheap in comparison and a good value but they come with a price!!!edit 9/27/08: mp3s actually do sound decent to good through these headphones but that will all depend on your DAC. a high quality DAC is HIGHLY recommended. none of those cheap $200 DACs. those will not cut it. get a good one and you will be rewarded. i recommend getting an Oritek modded zhaolu. those make CDs sound very close to vinyl. it's world class and no more of that digital harshness.but of course, you can always get some Grados, those make anything sound good. even straight through an ipod. :)oh yeah, and don't forget to upgrade the stock cable. it's crap. get the zu cable or the cardas. i had the cardas first and then i upgraded to the zu's. and i kept the zu's because they help bring out the highs more.
I had been meaning to set my printer up as a wireless device for some time now. After some research I settled on this print server. I have other Linksys products and generally like them.My only complaint (so far) is that the product description does not explicitly say it does not support Windows 7. It says that it supports XP and Vista so I assumed Win 7 would be ok too. Wrong.The setup program walked me right through setting up the server itself to work on my wireless networ just fine, but when I got to the steps to install the drivers to the computer and saw the "This OS is not supported" error, I thought 'oh no; now what'.So, thinking there was probably an updated driver set on the Linksys website I headed over there to get it. Come to find out, I wasn't the first to think Linksys would have provided updated drivers to support Win 7. According to the website, it doesn't like any 64 bit OS (Vista 64).After reading through a Forum post about it, I was finally able to find a way to make it work with Win 7. However, it entailed specifying an IP address to the print server and then adding it as a TCP/IP device to the computers. It was a bit more cumbersome than simply adding a printer.I have to say that it works just fine now but the set up was a lot harder than it had to be in my opinion. Someone that isn't all that comfortable with computer hardware and networking would probably have just sent it back and ordered something else.
I got this product and use it for more than a month now. I follow the instruction in the manual for installation and software setup to the letter. It works right after. There are some defeciencies users should be aware about: 1) video capture at full quality will stop every 18min or so. The limit is due to Windows but this software should be able to capture long video into multiple AVI files. It does not do that. that's bad, so you have to go back and hit capture every 20mins. 2) capture in preview quality does not have this problem BUT, your system should be powerful for the task because of the compression I guess. Mine is only 266Mhz, so I am forced to capture at full quality. 3) output to AVI files (full quality) again stops every 18mins or so. 4) output to MPEG file produces bad quality MPEG video. These shortcomings do not really affect the quality or limit the lenght of the video output back to tape. But they are very annoying. 5) Forget about calling tech support, I can never reach them. E-mail is OK though. I learned to overcome these shortcoming different ways. Just wonder why Pinnacle do not try to solve them with software upgrades. Anyway, I still recommend this product for Digital Camcorder owners who want to create/edit home videos.
Great value - cheap enough to buy more than one for your trip. Use with two or three-pin plugs on US equipment that runs on dual voltage 100-240V. Prompt and efficient shipping.
I had these headphones for maybe a couple of years before they died. After owning several other cheap headphones and a couple much more expensive sets of headphones, I can say that these are good for budget headphones (I think I picked mine up at Target for $15 in 2003). The independent volume controls for each ear were nice, although the feature was more a novelty than a necessity. I really liked that the cord only attached to one side, then was connected to the other can via a wire across the headband (and, speaking of the headband, it was fairly comfortable). I thought they sounded better than a friend's $20 Sony headphones, and they were more comfortable than any other headphones I had previously owned. There were only two things that I didn't like. Although they appear at first glance to be closed-back headphones, they actually are not sealed, so they don't block any ambient noise. But more importantly, despite my careful handling, one side stopped working after a while, making the headphones practically useless.
Hi, i have recently purchased the Kingston DTI 4GB USB Flash Drive. Its looks good with purple, the on white body. Sturdy design which lets you use it rough. 4GB much ample space for storing software's, pictures, video's. Its sleek design lets me keep it in my backpack and completely forget about it. Works well with my Dell inspiron 1425.Negatives: takes a bit of time getting detected, after plugging in, probably because its of 4GB.Overall: its really worth for your money.
Although Canon really should include a lens hood with this lens, they don't, so you have to buy one.It works, is very secure, reverses for storage, and it affords a measure of protection for the lens while it's on the camera.
I've only had the case for a day, but I'm already impressed with it. The construction is 1mm aluminum -- I presume that doesn't mean much to most people, so it's probably better to say the metal is very thick and really strong. I can hardly flex the front cover! The fit is perfect, and the cutouts for audio and hotsync work perfectly. The top is left open, giving you easy access to the SD card and okay access to the power button and silent switch (you have to flick them with your finger nail because they are flush to the front of the case). Overall, I expect the case to last and keep my phone very safe.
This Flash drive does what it says it does. No software installation required. Just plug and play.
Highly recommend passing on this product. The light is so dim that any other light will completely drown out the UV. When I turn on my LED strip to its lowest settings. I cant even tell theres a UV light on in the case. I have a Large White case with an open window side panel. And was expecting much more of an effect. I think the sellers photo is misleading. How many people are going to sit in a completely blacked out room except for these two lights? Thats the only way that photo could be useful.I very much feel like i have been ripped off. I think people sell cheap junk like this because its more work to return than the troubles worth, and they know it.
This product staes it works for CB radios as well as weather radios, it does not as the antenna comes with an RCA connection... There are no adapters the will covert this too... I had to buy another antenna..
This is a perfect carrying case for my Canon PowerShot SD600 Digital Elph (3 3/8" x 2 1/4" x 7/8"). The padded neoprene fabric protects the camera from drops and bumps, and the loop at the top hangs nicely from a finger, a belt or belt loop, or purse strap. It machine-washed nicely. The fit over my camera is snug but do-able, and I like knowing there's no chance the camera will slip out by accident. Gave it 4 stars only because I'd have preferred more color options. Otherwise, I'm very satisfied.
I have not bought this cable. Thus, the average rating. I am curious though. Would interference from projection TVs, high wattage amplifiers, etc. cause some video dropouts? It seems like you "Either it works or it doesn't" people would at least like to protect all those 1s and 0s.Just curious.
Energy Saving Smart Strip with Autoswitching Technology and Fax/modem ProtectionVery good item,needed somathing like this for years
Great MP3 player but it croaked after 3 months... It cost my $8 to ship and get it fixed... Hope to get it back soon.... Miss it...
The logitech Coarless Optiocal Tarman was a replacment for same item that had worn out due to usage. Amazon's provides a cost effective platform to replace QUICKLLY & ACCURATELY an item needed quickl.
I have really enjoyed this TV!It has an awesome picture with or w/o the high definition channels.I would recommend this TV to anyone considering this 50"SXRD rear projection HDTV.
I needed to add a few more ports to my home network. This switch rocks. As always, linksys comes thru with quality hardware. I installed it and turned everything on and wham ....auto-sensing/switching my laptop and desktop were on the web simutaneously.Great product and would recommend to others without any doubt !!! :)Amazon came thru, as always ....L
Pity to say, we enjoy movies at home more than in the cinemas.. no coughing, no candy unwrapping, no chichatting..and the wonderful "pause" button! love the set.. it is sleak and light and fits just about anywhere without destroying your interior design!
This is a really super little item, I only wish I had bought it a long time ago. I have used it on my Power Mac G4 OS X and have also used it with Windows 2K and both work great. No driver needed! Just plug it into a USB port and you've got another drive to drag and drop files to/from. I use a USB hub & it does require that that the hub is powered (plugged in to an outlet.)
The clip that holds the battery in the camera broke and makes the cameraunusable. Pentax wants $94.00 to repair it.Do not buy Pentax because of their carless design and construction.
I have recently decided to start playing around with digital photo editing again (last time was when PS3 and SCSI 3-pass scanners were in vogue) and dusted off my Wacom ArtPad II tablet. I tried various serial to USB adapters that didn't work and stumbled across this in a forum or review someplace and after reading other reviews on Amazon, decided to give it a try. The fact that it is a little more than just a plug in adapter will give you a clue that it is something above the ordinary. Installation for XP and configuration was quick and simple. I thought I was going to have to find an adapter card and free up a PCI slot. And only God knows what I would have done if it asked me to solve an IRQ conflict.
I purchased this camera as I had a couple of very poor quality cameras and was tired of their shortcomingsI think this camera is great to use, a breeze to work out and install and the online and provided tutorials make what you can't work out just as straight forward.The photos I've taken so far have been nothing short of awesome and friends I've shown are equally impressed.Love it!
This product (toner) arrived on time and in perfect condition. I've purchased for Amazon before and have always received excellent service. About the toner: It works great. Not sure what to review on toner... It does what it's supposed to do, I guess. My letters, papers etc.. look great when I print them. It doesn't do enaything extraordinary however. It just does what it's supposed to do.
I love this product. You should call it bubble resistant because I have one bubble. Probably installer error. Anyway, well worth the money!
This calculator is a very powerful tool, it will come in handy many years after receiving my degree. Well worth the money to buy it.
These fuses do what they were designed to do. They protect my audio install and I have all the faith in them that I need. DB Link is the way to go in my opinion.
I needed to loan my hp LaserJet 1300 to my mother, who is running DOS! Parallel port only. for some reason, HP left the standard parallel port off of the 1300, but did have a non-standard connector available, which with the item I purchased here, provides a very nice working parallel port.A small door under the printer's usb port has to be removed, exposing the non-standard connector inside. The adapter plugs in snugly, while it still makes sense to protect the exposed portion of the adapter from rough handling.When I fired up the old dos computer, I first tested the printer with the final release of Quick Books for Dos, with hp laser printer selected. It worked perfectly.Then I ran the final release of Word Perfect for Dos. This was meant to be. Worked great! The printer was in heaven, and everything was fine.I don't know if HP still includes this capability in any of their printers, but I appreciate that they still did when they made the 1300.
Ordered the item and they told me they were out of them but when the manufacturer sent them more it would be on the way. Apparently the manufacturer couldn't get them to them any more. I had a refund within a week. I couldn't ask for more in an online company when it came to the service. I wasn't blindly sitting at home wondering what was going on.
SonicBlue, the company that owns ReplayTV, has filed for bankruptcy. There is little to no chance of getting the rebate that is offered on this product. What will happen to the service for the ReplayTV? Who really knows. Avoid.
GREAT SERIES FOR A GREAT COST, AND I RECEIVED IT IN VERY GOOD CONDITIONS IN MY HOME IN THE CORRECT TIME. THANKS
Jajajaja, these Canon lens are very, very good. Dyscover the new world
I have had this cable for many months now. There were no defects with the cable. Break-in after I started using the cable was pretty quick - 1 day. I have a Panasonic 5" HDTV 1080i and the picture quality is 100x better using this HDMI cable vs. using component cables. Good choice to have this.
I concur with the basic company review which lists the many great features to this Binoc. I find these guys have always made great quality equip. The lenses are always good and on these they pick up and use low level light well for their size. I compare them in the store against several other makes in this class and thought these worked best for the money.The zoom is pretty good, good enough (on full zoom) you won't use it much because it's hard to hold still enough on the subject, that's the only down side I can say about these. I've seen these same ones retail for almost $200 elsewhere.
before purchase read reviews they help with installationI bought one mount then ordered a second, it will hold and support aheavy panel if you have it mounted properly.pay attention to the center line or location of mount and your tv before install. and insure your mount is right side up. Both my mountes arrived as a pervious review stated upside down with head mount, you can disassemble tilt head section and install correctly, I suggest you do this anyway due to both my mounts the fasteners were loose. if you are installing on drywall wall do not attempt toogles for a heavy tv; fullow the other review with a piece of plywood. insure you have true supportfor the money a great mount and you should enjoy it.
This is a complete waste of money. I'd like mine back. Works so so for a short time but then it just doesn't have the sticking power. Even when cleaned. My small MP player launches in many turns my Galaxy S3 flies even further. Garbage. The old open holed mats that could be cut to fit worked much better. Even in off road driving. The Sticky can't even handle city streets.
This camera does indeed have respectable images, useful zoom, and a great LCD display. As with all Kodaks, however, it lacks severely in the software department.http://www.assassinationscience.com/johncostella/kodak/From its first digital cameras, Kodak has forced owners to use its bloated, unstable software. The software runs and consumes resources constantly, and can cause a computer to lock up or crash. Other cameras simply use Windows drivers & utilities.Picture capture and colors are above average, but they are compressed severely in storage, even on the best setting. The highest quality pictures from this 4 megapixel camera are half the size of those from my 3 megapixel Canon!Movies are only 320x240 (half size of my ancient Canon), and are stored in the proprietary Quicktime .MOV format. You have no control over the compression of the movies, and they're incompatible with Windows Media Player or anything but Apple hardware/software. It is convenient that movie length is only limited by your storage card.Comparing this camera to a Gateway!?!? Gateway is not an imaging company, digital or otherwise. Compare this to a Fuji, Nikon, or Canon.Contact for comments http://www.evansomd.com
I know some of the reviews that have been posted say that this does not work with Macs, however I am here to say they do you just need to follow these instructions to the letter.[...]I hope Amazon allows me to put this link in. I feel it is relative to the post and will help people setup their routers properly. I have had this router for 3 months now and have had zero connection problems and we also just purchased a i-touch and that also works with this router, as well as our PC laptop. So I would say this router is compatible with the majority of products that are out there.
Well, I was going to give it around a 3.75, but since there's no option, I left it at four. The Rio line of MP3 players is overall a very high-quality, top-of-the-line series of devices. The Rio600 in general is no exception, but I do have a few issues with it...The funky shape isn't that bad... I have a Nomad II also, and the shapes actually are quite ergonomically sound, for both players. It does look funny though. The clip-on faceplate idea is questionable... Why not just sell it in several colors?I don't care for the clip-on backpack idea... I feel that SmartMedia cards are more universally compatible. Sure, not as much upgrade potential with flash cards, in comparison with the 300mb+ capacities of the backpacks, but I usually steer towards more mainstream parts, away from proprietary designs.The player is easy to operate, but I prefer the old circle-dial controls on the Rio 300. The &quot;joypad&quot; is close, but no cigar. ;)32mb really is not enough for a typical person... Most people today are still using mp3 (myself included), and a half hour of music just doesn't cut it... Even using lower bitrates, you just lose sound quality. 64mb is a minimum for mainstream mp3 players... Big slip-up Diamond/S3/SonicBLUE. Sure, you could upgrade it with a memory backpack, but that brings up my problems with proprietary hardware...Overall, a good player. I want to see the Rio800 when it comes available... Until then, this is a fairly good player. A word of advice to those buying though... Seriously look at the Rio 500 or the Nomad II. The Rio 500 might not be as ergonomically sound, but it's a proven, tried-and-tested 64mb player. The 600 has a bit more ease-of-use, but the 500 has better features. The Nomad II is also a wonderful player, with plusses such as voice recording and a built-in FM radio tuner. It has a more curved shape, comfortable, and is very shiny... (ooh, shiney... ;) All of these use USB, of course, and each is upgradable to support WMA (even though the 600 does it natively). The 500 is upgradable (with SmartMedia cards) right now to 128mb (with a firmware upgrade). The Nomad II will only go to 64mb currently, as a down note...Again, I say, overall a good player. But, if you don't want to repeat your playlist every half hour, consider another, larger-capacity player.
We ordered this for our daughter's toy camera. After several months, it still works great. The price was about what we expected.
My wife requested a Bose sound dock for her Ipod and I had plans to get her one. After some research I stumbled across the Apple Hi-Fi. I read reviews which said the Apple product did not distort even at high volumes. We've had the Hi-Fi for a month now and I can say it's very true. Clear powerful sound out of such a small box, amazing. I admit, I am an audio snob. Always have been. The Apple Hi-Fi really satisfies, I do not regret spending the $300, it was worth every penny. Another reason I bought the Apple vs. the Bose was the extra input. Now my wife can listen to her Sirius Satelite radio through the Hi-Fi, the Bose has no extra input. Something to consider.
In short, I plugged it into my device and my tv and it worked. Can't ask for much more. It seems to be a thick and sturdy cable, but I'm not 100% sure what to look for in a "quality" HDMI cable.Looks fine on a 720p 32". Perhaps results may vary at larger tv sizes?
I checked this piece in one of the local stores & everything seems nice but the ac charger was very big atleast twice the size of the unit itself which totally defeats its purpose of it being portable.I have not bought the unit but this is a real drawback.
Sent me open film they claimed was new-said they took the back off for the coupon...SOLD OUTDATED FILM....Lost vacation pictures that cannot be replaced..I sent them the film back and ruined photos-they said they would reimburse me ---5 months later NOTHING...DO NOT BUY FROM THEM,,AND AMAZON SAYS THEY ARENT RESPONSIBLE..Stick with ebay at least you can get disputes resolved...
I bought these headphones for my preschool-age son to use on the airplane. My son had them on for about 10 minutes and then refused to continue using them. When I tried them on, I realized why. The headphones somehow amplify the airplane noise and drown out the sound of the movie. You would have to turn the volume of the movie much higher than appropriate for a child in order to hear it over the background airplane noise. I ended up buying an adult-sized pair of Sony headphones (about $30)that specifically eliminate background noise. The Sony pair fits my son well enough, and he will happily use the headphones on the plane for hours. If you need headphones for an airplane, skip the Califone. They should be fine for ordinary use.
I gave it 4 stars because it didn't come with an Ethernet cable as in the picture. Although on the box it doesn't say it comes with one, but that is the bummer of ordering online. Also because it is kind of confusing. It looks like it has 4 1G ports and 1 10/100 port. Not sure what that means, and it didn't come with any instructions. I am assuming if you know you have something that is less than 1G you can plug it in there, and it won't drag down your other ports. That is just an assumption on my part, and the reason why I gave it 4 stars.Other than that it auto negs. 1G on everything that I have so far. I do have a laptop that is running Vista, but I have no clue how to check for the duplex. But on all of my MACs and Linux boxen, it is auto negotiating 1G with no problems. I am assuming that it is negotiating fine with my Windows box; I just don't know how to check. I am off to google it.Oh ya and I almost forgot the REBATE is a pain in the $&*&. It runs you through a bunch of hoops, and gives you a time limit, then they will send you a 10 dollar gift card in 6 -8 weeks. You have 30 days to submit it, but they have 2 months to send you your 10 dollar gift card. I say look for this somewhere that is this price without a rebate. I took off the last star because I am stubborn and hate rebates. There I said it.
Compact flouresecent bulbs will not fit this fixture unless you order special CF's with extended bases. Other than that, it can't be beat for the price and quality. Adorama Rocks!
Got one of these for my Dad to use with his plethora of old floppies that he refuses to give up. Install was of course easy, just plug it in and it installed itself on Windows 7. Put in a floppy, it read the files fine, opening files from it was slow, but they are floppies so no big deal. On the third disk it refused to read any files from it. From then on the drive would fail in reading every floppy inserted. The disks were confirmed to still be good as we could put them in his old desktop drive and they would open fine.Junk product.
I've been upgrading my car's audio system bit by bit, and dollar for dollar, this is probably the most efficient purchase I've made. This lets me fine tune on the go, allowing me to accentuate the important levels for whatever genre I decide to switch to. No weird noises or muffled sounds, and so far nothing bad to say. Great product, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat!
I really like this product, but wish there was a way to turn it off so the battery doesn't run down. Currently my only option is to remove the battery to save energy.
I like this docking station with speakers, but it has a major design flaw. In order to sync via USB, you need to disconnect the power cable. This makes no sense. It would be OK if you had to turn the speakers OFF to sync, but to have to remove the cable? So to use as speakers, remove the USB cable. To use as dock, remove the power cable. Yikes.
Only plays AVI files. The SMI and SRT subs is a BIG lie. I have not receive any carrying case, hand strap and remote control. And now Amazon replys: Contact seller. And seller (J&R Music) says: It's an error of Amazon's web page
My son actually got this about a year ago and it got played with so much that it has been lost (probably left at a playground) some many months ago. He (we) had so much fun with it that I will probably order another one for this next birthday. Great toy!
I was impressed with the sound from these speakers (min. distortion at high volumes) but was sorely disappointed in it's anemic bass output. For basic applications, these speakers are pretty good, but if you listen to a lot of music or want the &quot;big boom&quot; explosions from your games, you're better off with a 3-piece system.
The nice things are:1. It's metal, so has a solid feel (except for the plastic wheels...).2. Assembly is trivial. As other reviewers noted, the base plate's bolts have been painted which COULD make screwing on the wing nuts problematic. However, I did not have any problems. I did add standard and lock washers to each of the bolts just to make sure once tightened, they'd stay tight and would not separate when moving the caddy.Also as noted, this is NOT metallic silver, but a light filing cabinet tan. Not a big deal for me.The side flares make nice handles for grabbing and moving the caddy.Even though my case is 9" longer than the caddy's base, by centering on center of GRAVITY, not length, it's stable enough to be moved on carpet. Just glad that my power supply mounts at bottom of case, rather than at top.Bottom line: it gets the job done at a reasonable price.
I would definately recommend this Item..I am not using this for it's possible clear audile quality, I bought it because it look compact.The item feels well built in my hand.
cables were as advertised, correct length, worked as they were supposed to. Will order cables from this company next time i need them.
I have two of these chargers that I bought directly from Kodak for about $10 each. Each of them came with 4 AAA batteries which do not charge at all straight out of the package. One of the chargers has become defective after somewhat heavy use. Battery charger technology is not all that complicated but Kodak doesn't seem to have mastered it yet. No wonder they were practically giving these away. I'd avoid purchasing these now at any price.
Call me a frustrated audiophile who could never afford the very best sound equipment. I have a decent sound system, but use it mostly now while watching movies. I used to enjoy listening to vinyl with the volume pumped up, but have not gotten the same thrill listening to CD's. My headphones are Beyerdynamic DT990's, which I guess are very good. I use a Gen 2 ipod (15Gig) and the original earbuds. I've been interested in getting better earbuds for some time now. I almost bought the superfives, based on the reviews (and price). I read the few reviews on the triplefi's here on Amazon, and decided to spring for the 'ultimate'. I found other rave reviews for these IEM's scattered about the web. I was hoping I made the right decision.Waiting for their arrival, I re-encoded my favorite cuts in Apple Lossless and put them in a smart playlist called 'Audiophile'.A few initial observations: They actually look more teal than blue, and the case is small, but handsome and well-made. Accessories were in little plastic bags, which will need to be stored somewhere with all the other little plastic bags and cables I've accumulated. The cable seemed short, but it just reached the Marantz amp I use to power my desktop speakers.The sound, well, was not what I was expecting. In fact, it was downright disappointing....muffled bass, no soundstage, no clarity in the upper ranges. 'I think I prefer my DT 990's', is what I was thinking. Maybe they need to be broken in. (I was hoping my wife would not come into my office and ask me how my 'new expensive toy' was. I'm a bad liar.)Well, I decided to try another source and plug the triplefi's into my PowerMac G5 headphone plug. (Make sure you turn down the volume first). Well, this is MUCH better. Now I'm getting sound with a presence and image, and 'air' between the instruments. Not bad, but let's plug it into the ipod. All I can say is, these phones are VERY sensitive to the signal quality and source electronics. The ipod's internal amp is really pretty darn good. And that's just dandy, 'cause I bought these to listen to when I'm on the road, or walking the dog.I am now marveling at the quality sound coming from my ipod and directly into my ears! I'm hearing texture to sound, which I was missing. I have some Stereophile Test CDs i bought a few years ago that have some remarkable recordings on them. Vocals, symphony, electronic, and acoustic instruments are reproduced effortlessly and have neutrality, which was my major concern. The lack of coloration means hours of easy listening. I'll update this review, after a few weeks of listening to give my impressions. Let's face it, everyone has a different standard of what sound should sound like. I've been to many live concerts (more classical) that have disappointed me because i couldn't hear the impact of the tympani, or the trumpets sounded too directional. That is why I love a well-recorded piece.... the engineers can control the acoustics and optimize the sound for a better listening experience. These UE Triple.fi's appear to capture what the engineers had in mind; they are a very good link between the medium and the listener.Best thing I can say is that I can listen to music for hours with these IEM's and I don't even know they're on. The various earplugs are all very comfortable. I could never say that about the Apple ibuds.update:After three weeks, I'm won over by these babies! On several occasions I've worn them to bed, to listen to some music on my ipod. Rather than lulling me to sleep, I found myself lying awake for hours, savoring the quality of the music streaming into my ears, immersed in the music. I've learned to appreciate more some of the standard works I've listened to for years (Pat Metheny's Secret Story). I've also found that some of the recordings I thought would be good, aren't necessarily so (Joni Mitchell's Shine). I compared the triple.fi's to my brother's Bose Quiet Comfort headphones, which I thought were WAY better than the earbuds I had. We listened to Madonna's Like a Child and compared. I hate to disappoint all you Bose fans, but for another $50 or $100, you can get MUCH better quality sound, and isolation from external noise with the triple.fi's. And, you can carry these in your pocket. Note: Amazon contacted me that they had reduced the price on these headphones, and they credited me the difference. You just can't beat that! Bottomline: these phones aren't cheap, but if you have a good collection of music, you owe yourself the pleasure of hearing ALL the music, the way it was meant to be heard. You will not regret buying the triple.fi pro 10's.update two (3/30/08)Just returned from a trip to Mexico and listened to my ipod using the triple.fi's. The sound isolation in the plane was very good. I could still carry on conversations without taking them out. I worry about losing one of the tips while they are out of the case, but so far, that hasn't happened. Also, the plugs must be kept very clean since any debris in the channels will dampen the sound. The cleaner tool is perfect for this.I have discovered some binaural sound sources that are just too good to pass up when you have IEM's of this caliber. The most amazing are recordings by the Pasadena Symphony which can be found at ArkivMusic, or on iTunes. The Stravinsky 'Le Sacre' is just too good. Also, some very good binaural guitar music from Ottmar Liebert's Upclose: The Fritz Files (Listening Lounge).update three (1/28/12)After 4 years of pure listening pleasure, I need to add some comments about these wonderful earphones. I have now upgraded my computer system to an iMac 27" (i7) and now use the Fiio E-10 DAC (about $80) to process the digital signal, amplify it, and pass it thru to the Triple Fi Pro's and my speakers. I just can't imagine getting better sound into my ears! I record only in Apple Lossless or Flac-converted music files. The Triple Fi Pro's can differentiate the quality of the types of compression used on my music files. I've extensively A-B'd the same tunes compressed in different formats. The 'air' and soundstage seem to be impacted by the type of compression used. I have had NO problems with these IEM's. The cords are rugged and the comfort is still there (although it is difficult to sleep with these protruding from your ears). I am using the same silicone inserts that came with the originals. I clean them regularly with a dab of hand sanitizer, and they're good to go. I recently purchased some V-MODA Remix earphones for my spouse, and almost gagged when I listened to them. What a letdown! Granted they are far less expensive, but don't even approach the quality of the Trip Fi's. I see that Logitech has purchased UE and now they market a cheaper version of the Trip Fi's. I don't feel the slightest inclination to try them, as I am so contented with what I have now. This has been one of the best audio purchases I've ever made. The way in which they immerse you into the musical experience with pure, uncolored sound is their strongest feature.
The Sirius Starmate Replay has one of the brightest and nicest displays of any satellite radio currently available. The radio is elegant in design and function. An amazing feature-loaded workhorse of a radio that is just the right size: not too tiny, not too big. Easy to install. You just have to spend a few minutes with it to fall in love with both the Starmate and SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
first, let me address the issue of volume control that's mentioned in virtually every other review: it is initially tricky to adjust the volume level because of the non-mechanical, "touch sensitive" controls on the right speaker. so fiddle with the settings while playing music, set it as loud as you can, then use the volume control on your computer or ipod afterwards to adjust levels. Problem solved. That so many people appear to use the touch controls for adjustment is baffling, and unnecessary.The system is on the slight side, but produces excellent sound for its diminutive size. The cables connecting the speakers to the bass unit are heavy relative to the light, "flower"-style speakers, but are plenty long and appear to be of very durable construction. The bass unit is a pleasing dome shape, and produces more than enough bass for reasonable listening levels. The controls and connections are all on the bass unit, so setting the bass level medium-high and forgetting about it is the best option. EQ controls in itunes or whatever will suffice if the need for fine-tuning arises.I paid around $50 for this system, basically cost for a friend who had a couple left, but I would have been happy up to $100 or so. A good deal and great sound from speakers that are virtually invisible and well-made.
I bought this for my Karaoke Co. - in order to send the words to various T.V's in the different places where I play. This elimated the need to run wires to all the T.V's - so it is a huge time saver! I have not found any interferance what so ever at any of the places, & the range is awsome - granted most of the T.V's are line of site, but some are way off to the side & some are behind the side that is stated "Antenna Side". I will be buying more receivers in order to have it on more T.V's at once.
Recently I purchased the Steiner Military 10x50 LRF as a possible replacement for the laser that I now own or previous LRF's. I enjoy going out to N. Dak. or S. Dak to shoot prairie dogs. I like to shoot at long distance. I have used Bushnell, Leica or Leupold LRF's. The problem with these products is that they are really useless beyond 700+ yards. So it is just a guess as to how far it is to a target. I friend that I shoot with has a high buck Leica LRF that he purchased for over $3000.00. This Leica is rated out to 1200 yards. It also has problems over 700+ yards. This last year I purchased a newer version Leica LRF for over $2,000.00. It also was rated at 1200 yards. It was a disappointment. I returned it to the seller for a refund. I learned of the Steiner LRF binocular while going through my American Rifleman. I went online to their web sight and read about this item. It was rated at 1600 yards. I purchased the Steiner Military 10x50 LRF. I paid over $2000.00. When I received them I went to a place where I could see how they performed. I got a reading on a tree at over 1,400 yards. WOW!! When I went out west I used them and was getting readings over 2,200+ yards. This is by far one of the best items I have ever purchased. 2,200 yards equals 6,600 feet, well over 1 mile.
I ordered this product from Amazon and got exactly what I ordered in the amount of time that they said. Because it was electronics....it did take longer to get here. But the money I saved, was worth the wait.
I bought this in the UK to extend my iTunes library - did a great job. Easy to set up wirelessly (I'm not a complete techy!). I've since moved to the US with no compatability issues. What I'm really enjoying now is the connection to UK radio stations effortlessly over the web, the simple connection to and use of Pandora music (yes it logs in and picks your stations up) and I have just connected my Skype phone to it effortlessly using the ethernet connection in the Squeezebox. Its wireless connection is very good. The remote is solid (doesn't look like an iPod!) but does what you need it to do.I also have a Pinnacle Soundbridge Home Music unit which I found in the UK at a third of the Squeezebox price and battled with a wireless connection (I still don't know what I did to make it work after three hours!). It doesn't connect to Pandora or other music services and it doesn't have an ethernet connection, however the iTunes and radio connections work well. The Squeezebox is worth three times more than the Soundbridge. If you're thinking of a Sonos system - I cannot see how they justify the extreme cost - I've used one, the only thing that impressed me was the iPod look-alike controller - which I now see Logitech now make an equivalent.This is a superb product - looking at the other reviews the complaints are people who have either got a weird setup or believe that a delay of a millisecond is an eternity!Buy and enjoy!
The TomTom One XL is a great purchase and I got it at an even better price! It gets me wherever I need to go in Germany. Of course I had to download the European maps, but at the price I paid for it plus the cost of the maps, it still did not equal the price I would have paid retail. Excellent choice if you're thinking of purchasing a navigation system.
This remote is almost everything you could hope for. It looks PERFECT with the iPod - with similar finish and build - and it's a breeze to operate right out of the box.Just a few shortcomings keep me from thinking it TOTALLY perfect:1) Can't be used while in most cases. But this is a shortcoming of anything that has to be plugged into the top accessory port;2) *** most critically - if your iPod is docked at all through the docking port, the remote has ***NO*** volume control. You must get up and go over to the dock and raise/lower volume on the dock. Just like the click-wheel volume won't work when the iPod is docked, neither will the volume control on the remote work.I can overlook the case issue since it's a common issue with accessories. However, I would have liked it to have been made clear that I'd have no remote volume control when the iPod was docked. I guess I could have figured it out - but it didn't occur to me before I bought and used it.That all said, I still give it a 4 out of 5 rating. It's great if you use the iPod alone, without a case (running, biking, etc). If you want ANY kind of remote for your iPod, you should seriously consider this one.
I did not buy this through Amazon, but I have to let everyone know, it is an awesome product. If you run across the DV-CP701, stay away. It has problems with showing green tint artifacts on backgrounds. The new 702 however has no problems and performs beautifully, especially when paired with the HTR S-760 Component HTiB. Great purchase, if you can find one!
The adapter DOES work although I was not observant enough when finding it on Amazon that the end was a bit different. I needed to physically go to a store with the Cordless vacumn this adapter was for to find the correct connector for the plug end for the vacumn. This IS a GOOD Manufacturing change. Why should a manufacturer make 20 different batches of the same adapter just in order to have different connecting ends. The connecting ends can be found at your local electronics store. Although that said I hope Radio Shack stays in buisness for just these situations.
I own one for about a year now and I can highly recommend it to everybody. If you need a printer at home, then this is the one.Ignore one of the posts here which is saying that the toner is expensive. Why? Because at about $7 you can get 2 bottles of toner on Ebay at fill up the cartridge yourself. You do not need another toner cartridge (drum) earlier than 3-5 thousand pages depending on the content. If you do not have a publishing house at home :) than with 15$ you can have toner for at least 2-3 years. No need to buy the OEM cartidges which costs a little to much, that is true.Finally, I love this printer and I think it is the still the best deal on the market proved by a Samsung quality and support (which I did not need so far - everything is so easy with it).If everything I said seems too good to be true, then it is because I am really happy about the choice I made. Paid about $70 at local Best Buy (after rebates). (I do not work for Samsung nor for Best Buy :)Good luck in making your choice and happy printing everyone!
Nikon is leading the way to the future with this camera. Great features like the overlay mode. If you are looking for a simple or high tech or profesional camera this is IT!
Well, i don't have one but one of my friends do she had the pink one. she had Many problems with it so i told her to take it back and get an iPod Video!!! She loves her iPod now she like, never takes it off!!!
I bought this in December 07, its now July and the battery wont take a charge and wont power the camera. I checked it with a multimeter and there is no voltage at all. The battery doesn't fit that well in the Canon battery grip for the 40D, as it slips out of the grips easily, and doesn't stay lodged where the contacts are touching the camera contacts. I would not recommend this battery, I am off to by official Canon Batteries from here on out.
These little guys do a nice job. The touch pad for volume is very sensitive almost to the point of not needing to acctually touching the screen. Seems body impedance may be enough to change volume.
Basic, compact, easy-to-use mini tripod. Perfect fortaking closeups of stationary objects with an ELPHwhen you need greater stability than you could get holding it yourself.
I used similar cords for my Palm Treo for years and they always worked wonderfully. When I got my iPhone I immediately ordered 5 of these. They're great to just keep stashed in the desk, the glove box, at work, in the kitchen, in my messenger bag... I always have a cord available when I need one. The only complaint I have is that the mechanism that makes the cords auto retract breaks down over time. A year later I'm having trouble getting the cords to stay in the lengthened position without pulling back on itself.
The Sony MDR-v6 monitors are an overall good headphone.. I gave a review about the Sony's and felt there was a lack of feeling in the headphone sound, it's like the sound is designed. I really felt that this is where the Koss Pro4AA standout. I won't deny the fact that although the Pro4AA headphones won't sound perfect to the average ear.. the Sonys sound good across the board. It could be the fact that the Pro4AA headphones encase my ears.. ,yet it's hard to describe.. the sound from these headphones sound rich and real.. doesn't feel artificial. The main reason I purchased these headphones was due to their durable design and lifetime warranty, but also heard about their noteworthy history and lifespan. I am looking forward to breaking in these headphones and burning some work hours with them.Will re-edit after 50hrs.
I bought this to replace an Antec SP-500 and it works great and its not as loud as people say it is on these reviews. I would recommend it to anyone.
this is one of the best dvd players that me and my family have used!! THIS TOTALLY ROCKS!!!!! the good thing was that it was cheap and that it worked well. i use it ALL the time when i go on long car rides! this portable dvd player is worth all your cash no matter what price!!!! go Initial IDM-1731 Portable DVD Player!!!!!
Installed, they are larger than the usual m5 bolts. The brackets snap in with some play, but not too much. The nuts inside the braces have some play as well, so fitting them in a custom rack like the one I designed and built gave me enough breathing room to fit my servers nicely. They are high quality, but not sure if they are higher quality than the other brand. The only thing I would want more is the ability to buy them in pieces more than 25. Each server needs 8 to sufficiently mount the rails, so only 3 servers can be installed with one set.
Used this card with a Dell Optiplex 150GX, and Windows XP. After inserting the card, turned on the computer, and XP recognised it immediately, and installed the correct drivers automatically. Works like a champ...
about this product is that you don't actually ever have to take it out of the binder (perfect for lazy people). The "heat feet" provide more than enough air circlulation to keep everything cool (perfect for those of us who love efficiency). And the design makes everyone look twice (in the good way). Most people don't even realize there is a laptop in there, so you can use it without worrying about that weird guy over there stealing it.
The IO Gear is higher priced than some, but the convenience of the packaging, and the reliability of the switch make it well worth the money. I have used KVM's from many vendors for many years, and this is my favorite (so far) among all of them.
I purchased this camera this xmas as a gift for my brother.I own a kodak cx7530 myself so thats why I thought of getting him a kodak.The C330 has cheap plastic feel. It's very light weight even with batteries installed.In all fairness I must state no matter the quality of the pictures I cant get past the cheapy,cheap feel of this camera.The lcd screen is also very tiny... though very crisp and colorful under all conditions.The pictures are just ok ... they lack a certain crispness and the color is slighty off to me.My brother says it's fine but I think he say's that cause he doesnt want to hurt my feelings. I would have returned the camera to amazon and spent more to get something better but he had already opened and played with the camera.They also do not include a video out cable with the camera.Also,while the camera records sound during video mode it DOES NOT play sound back during review on the camera. It plays sound when played on your computer or tv screen.In closing may I kindly suggest passing this camera up and getting something a little bit better.UPDATE:My brother has had this over a year now and he LOVES IT ! It takes great very sharp pictures and has held up well. He takes tons of photos with it and he says the battery life is very good. The finish that I had said felt cheap has also held up well. Still looks good ! The video is quite good too...just slightly grainy.
I was very happy with the performance of this lens on my Rebel XSI. It was great for night shots in Venice! With a small sensor camera like the Rebel, I only wish this lens came in a 24mm variety so that I could take better pictures of our plates across the table at dinner. The 24mm f1.4 is amazing, but out of my price range.Anyway, the lens was great and then suddenly after about 9 months the focus locked up. It wouldn't auto or manual focus. The focus ring was just locked in place. It was under warranty, so I had it repaired for about $25 in shipping/handling all together. Hopefully it will work well for a while longer.
this keyboard is extremely hard to get used too. I have to look at my hands to put them in the right place. But what really is a deal killer is the space bar. It is very hard to push I find myself constantly back spaceing because it didn't work. The space bar sticks and is noisy. I believe it is attached at the hump in the key board.So when you push it it tips and sticks slightly. I absoultly hate this keyboard. If my gift giver had given me the return receipt it would be back in the mail.
I havn't had any issues.its a tad noisy, not loud just Avery low hum which is to be expected from a transformer. Work as advertised though and doesn't overheat.
I love my new remote. The set up is web based and is so easy. It simplifies what you want to do and makes it easy for even my mom to watch tv or watch a dvd with my complex entertainment set up.
I wished they made the cameras as good as this case. It is very durable, nice padding, and a lot of compartments to fit more than just photography items. It is almost too big but a lot of people, including myself, seem to like that.
In the past, if I had any problems with a Lenmar battery, their customer service department responded in a positive manner where customer service was considered number 1, second to none. They will do whatever it takes to satisfy the customer. The price of their batteries are great and their warranty outstanding.
Just plugged it into my imac, no software install or anything. Synced right up with my linksys router. Same for my PS3. no problems and works great!!!
I did a very short research on binoculars(read articles on bestbuy.com and test several of them), cause I want to have it soon. We need one to use in theatre when we watch opera. So I think I don't need very high-level binoculars.I thought I need less power but larger field of view. So I chose bushnell 4x30 which has about 670 field of view at the beginning. Then I bought bushnell 8x25, and Nikon Medallion 8x21(because this is most expensive one among compact binoculars in the nearby bestbuy). When using them outdoors in a bright afternoon when we walked in a garden, there is not much difference betw. those three, only bushnell 4x30 has smaller view. But if you just watch the leaves nearby, all of them are good. We took all the binoculars to the theatre. Bushnell 4*30 has too small view than the other two. And Nikon 8x21 produce brighter and clearer view then Bushnell 8x and you really can tell the quality of the view by eyes. I highly recommend Nikon 8x21 Medallion. It is cheap and has cool shape and color.Finally I decide to purchas Nikon 10x25 because this one has higher power,waterproof(I thought it may be used longer) and more compact and only $$$ higher than Nikon 8x21. It is really an excellent compact binoculars with price under $$$.
You got it... I loved this camera until I was on vacation in New Zealand and my mega pixels started to die. Yes, within two weeks of the first one dying... three of the mega pixels died leaving me with these nasty looking black circles in all of my shots. I sent it back to have it repaired and they told me it would be the same price as buying a new camera. So... after a year of a decent camera, I found it just didn't last for the money. I am back on the market for a new camera. I wouldn't recommend it because of that purpose and the cost of having it repaired after a year when it could also break. On the plus side, I loved that it was black and could fit in my pocket.
Same as the hood offered together with the 50mm lens; it fits the hood but not the lens unless you use an adaptor, which is not the idea. It is NOT for a Pentax 50mm lens!
Buy several, they get lost on set, but are vital for DSLR type film work. I get praised often for having them when I work on set.
I was a little bit worried when I bought these HDMI cables. They are 25 feet long and were only like $12 each. I bought 4 of them to run some wires to the TV over the fireplace. I was worried about any sort of quality loss due to the length, but was pleasantly surprised when I got them all hooked up. The blu-ray looks great, just as it did with the shorter 6 foot cable I used to use, and the Xbox 360, and PS3 both look fantastic as well. For the price you can't beat these cables!
I've had this drive for over 6 months and it's been FABULOUS! I've attached my Canon USB printer to it and it works great. Setup was fast and easy and the drive operates cool and fast! Sharing the printer is just like sharing any other network resouce, but since I never turn the WD drive or my wireless router off, the shared drive and my printer are always available from any computer on my LAN.The LINUX kernel provides a basic level of security and privacy (username and password) so everyone has their own personal folder.
This is a great product when you need to control multiple media center units. Good product so you can prevent from wearing out your unit factory controllers.
I have had my Linksys router for 3 years. I also had to get a bridge to extend the range because it couldn't go through walls very well. I had to call them a lot because sometimes the bridge or router somehow lost the address.They used to have free support until just very recently. My beef is with the cost of support. 3.99 a minute. ( I don't know if that includes listening for many minutes to bad music.) You can get 3 months support for $199, 6 months for $299 or 1 year for $499!!! I can tell you I spent many hours talking to tech support so I would go elsewhere.
Seems to be a common problem after researching the web. We had this one for approx 6-8 months and then for no reason we now just get a black screen with sound. This seems to be a defect with this model, from what I have read online, but Westinghouse will only let you send it back to them IF it is still under warranty AND if you package it to their specifications AND if they deem it to be defective THEN they will give you another one.We didn't feel like jumping thru hoops and just decided to cut our losses and go with another brand.
For most people, 3 megapixels is all you need. And while I wouldn't have chosen the Kodak CX7330 for myself, my wife bought it for me to replace our old 3-megapixel Konica, and it's quite a capable little machine. Despite extensive photography experience for over 20 years, I'm surprised how much more I use it because I don't have to make so many decisions about the pictures I take.The CX7330 takes great snapshots, just don't expect much manual control over them. Whether this is the camera for you depends on whether you want that control (in which case you should pick another model), or just want to take decent photos (in which case this one is quite good).The camera body is not especially small and all plastic, but (other than the memory card door) feels solid and is comfortable to hold. The controls are very straightforward: choose one of five photo modes, or one movie mode, then press a button to shoot. Since the camera has a good lens and intelligent electronics, the results are generally very good, with much better auto-white balance than on many other comparable cameras. For novices or those who don't have or don't want to use a computer to process their photos, the Share button and available dock and printer could be handy, though they're not for me.Low-light performance without a flash isn't so great. There is no way to force long exposures, the camera lacks an auto-focus assist lamp like Canon models have, and the lens is a bit slow. Startup and shot-to-shot times are decent, but not all that fast, and fairly typical of this class of camera. Battery life, using either NiMH rechargeables or the included lithium expendables, is fabulous, the best I've ever seen from a digicam using just two AA batteries -- and a huge improvement over many other battery-eating models.The only control you have over the camera is to choose the shooting mode, set how the flash behaves (auto, forced on, forced off, or red-eye reduction), decide on a resolution (you have no control over how much compression the camera uses, just photo size), and set the self-timer or nice 3-shot burst mode if you want. You can adjust the exposure compensation to take longer or shorter exposures, but there's no way to set the shutter speed, focus, or f-stop directly.One useful option is a 3-megapixel 3:2 ratio size, which makes shots that fit on the longer 4x6" prints from most photo stores, without needing to be cropped. The movie mode (if you're into that) is quite good for this sort of camera: 320x240 pixels with sound, 15 frames per second, with no limit on time other than the size and speed of your memory card. There is also a neat onscreen display of little "brackets" showing where the camera is focusing, though there is no way to change that other than to recompose your photo.A few other quirks: Other than the image size, most other parameters (like flash mode) reset themselves when you turn the camera off and on. You can choose either to use the internal 16 MB memory OR an SD/MMC memory card (if present), but not both, i.e. there's no easy way to use an external card until it fills up, then switch to the internal memory automatically. You must make the switch using a menu, or remove your memory card. Finally, while the optical (lens-moving) zoom works all the time, the digital zoom (always a misomer; it's really "in-camera cropping") only operates if you have the LCD screen turned on.So this is not a camera for serious pro or "prosumer" photography, but for carrying around all the time as a family snapshot camera, or as a backup when you just need to get the picture, it does the job well. And for the price, it's quite a deal.
This camera has everything you could need in a webcam. Works with XP home edition set-up went well, haven't had any compatability problems but the stand on the camera to say the least it [stinks]. It broke off because i pushed it back on and broke off. It would fall off the stand even when i wasn't there. It has no bonding and mechanical fastening to the base. but all the features are very good i give it 3 stars.
Delayed a day in getting the box because UPS is getting more insistant on handing high value packages to actual people. Amazon shipped the latest version (BEFW11S4-V2) at the old price of [price]. No tax and free shipping.Wireless link came right up without any configuration. TrueMobile 1150 WiFi card was pre-installed in Dell laptop. Win2K seems to be pretty good at handling dynamic configuration of stuff. Just one router config needed to clone the MAC address and fool Adelphia, then I was on the internet. Haven't read the Linksys documentation yet. Did go to Linksys site and upgrade the firmware, went without a hitch. Had do re-enter the cloned MAC address, though.Getting excellent signal strength all around the house (about -38 dBm with 60 dB S/N). Initially some interference from 2.4GHZ cordless phone, but after a minute or so, they got out of each other's way. Microwave oven creates some noise if it's between the laptop and the WAP, but still usable connection.Performance degradation is minimal (wireless connection through router compared to direct wired connection to the cable modem). Ping times to ISP mail server went from 10mS to 15mS. Download speed went from 2,500kpbs to 2,300kbps.IPSSEC VPN pass-through works fine. No problem to tunnel into Nortel Contivity swith at work using Nortel EAC client.Life is good.
I am also having the same problem other reviewers have commented where it seems to do a slight skip between scenes on certain DVDs. It is slightly distracting, not terrible but it has gotten on my nerves. I know other people who have purchased much cheaper players and they perform a lot better. I thought I was getting best quality based on the Sony name and instead I get some bizzare problem which is in all the players in this model.
For the price, it is a good buy and so far it is working good . I am not aheaving user but it seems to hold the charge very wel
I'm in radio and a musician. Singer-songwriter. I use the headphones both at work and in my home studio. I plan on getting 2 more pairs so I don't have to carry them back and forth and so I'll have an extra pair for background singers. The tonal quality is superb and I've used these same phones int he past.I think you'll find them suitable for your needs.Michael Stone[...]
I wasn't sure what I was getting here. I knew it looked fun, interesting, and was getting lots of publicity. This company is truly an innovative company, it appears they really care about their customers, and a lot of the interactions with the device is smart. It works very well for me, though my DVR model is still not yet supported.It does get a little warm as does anything electronic. The OEM box and shipping materials were very high.The website is very complete and well organized. The live help the company provides uses a remote tool to help you set your internet router up if you need it, on a Sunday night, at what ever hour. I was very impressed.
I wasn't pleasantly surprised with this camera,despite the awful reviews. I didn't buy it on Amazon, but was able to obtain this little wonder machine second hand. It takes great panoramic photos and sharp snapshots like a rangefinder. It is a great backup to digital.
This handy little hub puts my USB ports right where I need them. It's an excellent solution for use with a laptop because it's ultra light and portable. It also works well if your desktop's USB ports are all on the back side of the tower. It's a simple, cost-effective solution.
Es muy bueno, me gusta porque protege mucho el lente, recomendado para cualquier tipo de persona con c&aacute;mara canon, es muy bueno porque protege tu lente de que se estropee
Well, compared to other cameras in the market, it is actually not so little, but is still an excellent buy. The actual trend is very much directed to make digital cameras smaller every time, but nonetheless this one has a good size. It is not one of the tiny little narrow ones, but it is not bulky either. It is narrower than it's older brothers on the "A" series from Canon, because it uses two AA batteries instead of four. It will still fit in your jacket pocket.Some people call this the Canon "economic" series. I think that is true if you compare them to the Digital Elph series, and this is mostly because of the use of plastic cases and several plastic parts instead of metal. Like one reviewer stated, the tripod mount is made out of plastic, and yes, I don't understand why it is in the corner. If your tripod is very light and the tripod head is small, it might cause the camera to tilt to the side and find it difficult to make it sit straight. To me this is a major flaw which I noticed at once at the moment of using a tripod, which I do often. You have to be real careful when you screw it on and off the tripod, frequent use might wear the plastic screw receiver.You also have to be careful when you pull up the rubber strip that covers the inputs and outputs to transfer your pictures to your computer or view them on your TV screen. If you pull it too far back, this may cause the little rubber hinge that attaches it to the camera to break, with which you will loose this cover forever and beyond repair. I have seen this system before on several cameras and camcorders of different brand names and I think it is too fragile and should be changed.This are maybe the main reasons I did'nt give it five stars, because otherwise, I am very much pleased with mine. I got it about four months ago and I have enjoyed it thoroughly. I had a Nikon 3100 for two years before the Canon, and I liked it a lot, but I must say this is a better camera overall.The fact that it has a Digic processor instead of a Digic2, like more expensive models, is true; but hardly noticeable by most users, given the excellent picture quality that it delivers.The 1,8 inch display has a very nice size and is very clear under most light conditions. It does'nt scratch easily, which did happen with the Nikon 3100 (read my review on this).Battery life is great. Last weekend I took more than 200 pictures in the M1 setting which is 1600x1200 quality, the second larger available (it fills your computer screen), on a single pair of AA rechargeables, and they are still going.I very much recomend the wide angle snap-on lens that you can get from Amazon at... 20 bucks!! It makes a world of difference when you are shooting landscapes or... whatever!! Besides a memory card (I use a 256MB and it stores hundreds of pictures), a carrying case (it does protect your camera), and a battery charger (it WILL save you a lot of money), this is definitely the best accessory you can buy.The camera has a huge menu of manual settings, effects, scene modes and more that, I must admit, I haven'nt figured out or used totally yet. But, does anybody ever?I did a lot of online and offline research before I decided myself on buying this one and I am very happy that I did. You won't find a better camera for this price. Trust me.
Minimal assembly, sturdy, and unobtrusive in a room. Was perfect for what I needed.
Nice sound, very happy with them the first weeks, but 2 months later one side (Left) died. I'll see for the 90 day warranty if Panasonic makes the change. Buy them for travel or for the kids, not as your permanent earphones. Not recommended.
i preorderd this radio as soon as i heard about it. waited like six months for it to come in, and i have to say im not disapointed. the 12v socket and the gfci on the side have become an essential on the site. the cd tray is completely sealed, its been soaked in the rain and completely covered in plaster demo dust and it still plays cds fine. i mostly listen to a mp3 player through the aux jack and it sounds great, the "bosch sound" kinda sounds like crap if your working near the box all the time but if you turn it off it sounds good. the "bosch sound" works better if the radio is turned all the way up and is far away from where your working, like if its in the basement and your upstairs.the antenna thing sucks but itll never break off and itll get some stations if you wish really hard.oh yeah did i mention its tough? ive dropped it down flights of stairs, buried it in plaster and lathe, bricks, its been kicked , rained on, cursed at, drenched in coffee, covered in sawdust, stood on, and i sit on it regularly for lunch, and it still works just as good as the day i got it.i cant say that for the red or the yellow ones that i had that didnt even play cds
This may be working as supposed to, but even the planets are not very clear. Mars just showed a little "moon" like, of about 3mm in size, through the telescope. I expected to see some more details.May be we have to go for higher aperture telescope, but costs more naturally (I may do that in near future).So returned the telescope with a $36 return shipment and additional handling charge by Orian and got a refund of 212 (original cost was 229), and that amount got creditted almost immediately.I do not have more comments on this.
I admit that I was skeptical that I could purchase a quality lens - with these specs, at such a low price.My skepticism turned to fact the very first time I used it. On the plus side: the lens looks good, handles well, appears to be well constructed, and is light weight (an added plus).On the other side of the coin it is quite possibly the worst lens I have ever touched. All of the good comments in the first paragraph are very real - and honest. But the bottom line is that on a lens - "quality counts".Sadly, this lens just does not produce quality shots. I'm returning it of course, but I guess I have to look for something that can produce a "keeper" photograph - for a reasonable price. In that regard I know I will have to spend considerably more money. The old saying that you get what you pay for turned out be all too true with this lens.I just notified the seller that I will be returning the lens. So, in all fairness to them, I cannot comment on their service. I have dealt with them in the past however, and have thus far been very pleased with their professionalism.
It's everything it says it is! Great for you home theater. It hids the wire really well. Very nice design.
I bought this cheap little preamp after a year of debate. I could not get my Hafler DH-110 pre-amp repaired. The pots and switches were just oxidized too much. I was using it to drive an old but excellent pair of Acoustat electrostatics through a Richter scale cross-over and a pair of Hafler MOSFET amps-DH-220 for bass. XL-280 for treble. I did not want to buy a real expensive pre-amp for a variety of reasons, but I did not want to buy a cheap piece of junk. Well, this is no cheap piece of junk, just inexpensive. The sound just knocks my socks off, and knocks the socks off everybody who hears it.
This was much cheaper than it was from XBOX LIve. Almost a point for a penny. Now I can get a cool XBLA Game.
The keys are quick and low to the keyboard, like on a laptop computer. Their action is fantastic--if you're a quick typist, you will appreciate how well they respond. The keyboard is white, so it does get dirty--be sure to wipe it down frequently!
The camera body armor is great - but kind of painful to put on. You have to remove the straps, then contort the rubber onto the camera - be sure all the button marks are positioned right - then get the straps back on. I swore the first time I put the straps on I would never do it again, but it was worth the hassel even so.The camera is now encased in good looking rubber armor that has already saved my camera from a few bumbs into objects. You can access all the functions - IF you were careful getting the armor aligned. Small buttons are sometimes a little hard to press but I rarely need them so not a problem.The rubber lens protector? After messing with it a few times I tossed it into the trash. It was pointless. It may have been the lens size but it just would not stay on, kept getting in the way, and made the camera difficult to store. If you pull it on too far it interferes with the zoom. Easier to just not use it then to fight it while trying to get your picture.
I own two of these units, I use one for my home PC to mix outputs to my speakers and two different sets of headphones (one is a headset), and the other for my audio studio. Both units have serious problems with hum and crackle. They are very poor amplifiers distorting the output in a way that makes listening to music quite unpleasant at times.
This gadget did not fix a single cd game that I have tried repairing it with. I ended up with a useless gadget that was no longer useable as the sanding wheel finally wore out. The replacement wheel itself cost a third of the actual machine! I wasn't about to waste more money on this useless piece of junk. I have read the directions and used the product properly. Theoretically, this product should work but in practice it really does not. It may work with very slight scratches in some cases, but, in my experience it did not even repair the minor scratches. Do yourself a favor and just purchase a new disc and save yourself the headache, time (it takes quite a bit of time) and money. I learned the hard way and hope that others will learn from my mistake.
I've been through two of these now. Both of them stopped working within a couple of months. I only bought a second one because we liked having the hands-free phone and I figured maybe I got a dud. WRONG! They're all duds, and now I'm stuck with two of them. Don't buy this product!
Great for the 7 metre lengths to each speaker that I required. No detectable loss of clarity etc. Highly recommended.
This is a simple little device that works as advertised. Nothing fancy, but if provides a way for me to switch between external PC speakers and the headphone/mic. For general purposes, this setup works great. I'm not an audiophile, but have not noticed any degradation in sound quality by inserting this switch into the connection path. The switch mechanism feels solid; a solid surface is needed for the device. One improvement would be softer or "stickier" rubber feet to prevent sliding around.
Kinda harsh heading, I know. But I am on my 2nd mouse of this particular design. Great idea! HORRIBLE design! And I think they designed it this way knowing what would happen so as to increase sales.So what happened?? The USB dongle broke both times....it's all in the design. The dongle is essentially 2 peices, and the outer peice pivots (maybe for better communication with the mouse?...nah!!). The problem with the pivoting part is that it goes so far, and then breaks. The wires BREAK internally if you go beyond that point. Did Miscrosoft implement some kind of safety stop on the housing? Of course not!!BOYCOT!!They do make another one that is one peice...I will probably exchange my broken one for this (if I can - it's been a few months).
Proveedor muy responsable en la entrega del producto, todo fue en el tiempo dicho no presento ningun retraso y por eso los recomiendo son muy responsables
I purchased a Sony KV-27FS120 TV based on reviews on www.cnet.com. I got a deal for $325 and was quite happy. But not without trouble .. this one had geometry problems. The horizontal lines weren't horitontal at all, when switching on the TV, a smoky white region would appear on the top of the screen just before the picture came. So I exchanged it for another piece thinking I must have got a defective set. Guess what, the 2nd piece was even worse, exactly the same problem as the 1st one, but also when turning on the TV, the picture would appear after a few seconds, and when it did the color tone was slightly green and then after 2 seconds it would come to a normal color tone. This got me frustrated coz I am quite a detail oriented person, things like these piss me off especially when you buy the top of the line model in its class, a Sony. I returned this junk and decided to go for a Toshiba 27AF44 which I got for $275 from BB. I looked for 2 weeks before deciding which one to go with. I looked at RCA, Samsung, JVC & Panasonic. Panasonic was impressive but it has problems with its contrast settings and the picture is way too dark. JVC is equally good but I decided to go with Toshiba based on the results I got from a few people and experts from www.allexperts.com. Never again a Sony !
The Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows is not needed if your new computer is connected to a network that has your old computer on it. I tried for several hours to get this to work. It constantly disconnected itself. This caused me to start over. Finally, I realized all I had to know was manually transfer the files through the network.The cable does not transfer programs, only data files. The program mentioned in the documentation indicated that Microsoft has a program that will transfer programs. The only problem is that Microsoft withdrew the program.An alternative to using the cable if you don't have a network is to burn the files from an old computer onto a CD or DVD then copy them to the new computer.
When I got home from work and saw my Amazon package on the table, I thought it was going to be a long night of programming this remote. I got started at around 9:00 PM and by 10 I was showing it off to my wife and telling her how easy it was to watch TV or play a DVD.I have heard, many horror stories about the software, but I found it extremely easy...not sure if they updated the software and made it more user friendly, but the stories of the set up being difficult weren't true for me.I have a Surround receiver, Satellite box, TV, HD DVD player, Xbox 360. If I want to watch a DVD...I just tap the "watch a movie" icon and it turns on all the necessary components. All of this is set up in about a half hour through the software provided. It really couldn't be more simple.
I love this mp3 player. I've had a 30gb iPod before and it can't compare to the great sound quality of the Zune. While the Zune is a little bulkier, it's a little more sturdy and durable than an iPod. The Zune is easy to use. The only thing that I find annoying is the program that organizes the files, similar to iTunes, is hard to organize if your songs don't have the exact title or they have numbers or dashes in the name. It will add the same songs twice if you don't sort it properly.The actual player itself is awesome and I highly recommend it to anyone.
First, the best part about this drive is it's size and the retractable connector. Next, the storage space for the price is pretty good. I have had the 1GB drive for several months now, and just upgraded to the 2GB. The U3 software is very useful for me. Others obviously don't like it, and SanDisk does have a removal utility on their website.The physical drive itself is well built. I work in a labor intensive warehouse with the Cruzer in my pocket attached to my keys all day. It doesn't get in my way, and it has stood up to quite a bit of jostling around. The retractable connector is great as I have broken one off in my pocket before.U3 is pretty cool, too. You can install programs on the thumb drive that work just like they were installed on any computer. I have travelled the world and used Skype perfectly. Firefox also works well, and I have the Google Browser Sync installed on the U3 to keep it up-to-date with my home Firefox. Currently, not many programs are available that run on U3, particularly free ones. This is a downside I hope changes over time.I would give the Micro Cruzer five stars, but as some other reviews have mentioned, the U3 software is a bit slow initially loading when you plug it in. It also does the flash drive and CD drive thing, but it isn't particularly annoying. After it has loaded, programs and file access are speedy and easy to use. Again, SanDisk does have a utility to remove all U3 functionality, but give it a try before uninstalling it!
Just as the title of this review says, we mounted these on the underside of our desk to hold up all the wire and cords (gotta keep 'em out of the way of chewing kitties!). They work great and are holding up so far, even through wide swings in temperature. We live in Chicago, and when we got the huge storm a week or so ago, temps plunged...but our programmed temp controller didn't raise the temp above what we had programmed it to, so it was pretty chilly by the time we got home on Day One of the storm...we kicked up the heat a lot and then, after temps ameliorated a bit, we programmed back down to our normal 74 degrees.We had been concerned that these might lose their stickiness due to the rapid changes in the temp over just 3-4 days (it's happened with other adhesives) but these are still working like a charm.
I am glad I ordered this product, especially for the price (about $20 w/ shipping). I like it particularly because there are little pockets for my extra SD cards, and there is a swivel for belt clip for pretty easy access.A few things I'd like to see changed/enhanced:1. replace the flap snap w/ velcro2. make the case itself a little tighter around the iPAQ3. include some kind of "accordian" style pocket for optionally carrying a set of small headphones
Ultimately, whatever I have written in this review below, please remember that with Grado, it is all about the sound and they have the awards to prove it! And though I refer often in this review to other Grado models, the SR225 is my main focus and I simply use the other wonderful Grado products as reference. I have spent a lot of time and money looking for "THE" set of cans (audiophile speak for headphones) that would truly satisfy all aspects of my desire for the best sound available without having to go past the two hundred dollar mark. My search took me through Koss, Sennheiser, Sony, Bose and of course Grado. And Grado's motto of "Truly the world's finest" applies to all of their products made in America; I also own a pair of SR60 and SR80 cans from Grado so I know what I speak of about this company and their hand-crafted, American-made lovingly built product (only one exception, see below). They also have fantastic customer service and really know how to take care of you, even after a warranty has expired according to people I've spoken to. (I haven't had a need for warranty service, just for the record.)I believe that all of Grado's cans are on the audiophile level as I have written in a review of the SR60 here on Amazon though they only cost $69 with perhaps the exception of the mass-produced, made in China iGrado model. As much as I love my Grado SR225 which I am reviewing, my SR60 cans are still in use, get five stars every time I put them on and are incredible! So imagine what I will have to say about the SR225! I've done the research, purchased numerous sets of cans from low-price and low-end to high-price and high-end and in the end, I absolutely believe that nothing beats the Grado SR225 unless you want to spend at least four to five hundred dollars and I believe you will still be disappointed unless that money went towards an even higher end set of Grado cans. For example, I do plan on saving my pennies and one day purchase a pair of their $495 RS-2 models that incorporates a mahogany wooden air chamber. But to spend the same amount on a set of Bose or Sennheiser will leave you feeling flat and not as impressed as with the $300 you could have saved by purchasing the Grado SR225 model in my opinion.I realized a while back that I am an audiophile, someone who loves good sound and thus wants his cans to be able to reproduce those sounds as accurately and beautifully as possible. I've read many reviews, done countless hours of research, spoken with fellow audiophiles and I have come to realize that a true audiophile wants to share the knowledge he/she has acquired with others so they can make informed decisions. I've read reviews from people who claim to be audiophiles but they seem to suck the oxygen out of the room (so to speak) with their words and one quickly realizes that though they may know technical data, they have forgotten the joy and love of sound.So back to the SR225 cans. As I mentioned, the SR60 model is a five star set of cans but I did make qualifications in that review. But if you are reading this, you want to know about the SR225 model. Yes, they cost $195-$200 and that is a lot of money for many of us. But what makes these five star audiophile cans better than the five star less espensive model? Basically put, it is the design of the can's transducers that allow for even more amazing sound reproduction. The back side has a full metal mesh screen which allows for more air flow. This matters on open backed cans. If you've ever put your hands up to an open-backed pair of full size cans and covered them, you know the sound would become "tinny" and diminished. What Grado did is take their award winning SR125 and increased the air flow by 50% and this makes a HUGE difference by increasing the sound stage! Highs, mids and lows are all so PERFECTLY balanced that it could make you weep with the right CD or DVD or even Video Game. I would recommend Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings, Bach, Vivaldi, Berlioz, Third Day or anything by Martina McBride as an example of what your cans "can" do or try "Million Dollar Baby" or "Unforgiven," "The X-Files," "Van Helsing, the London Assignment" on DVD and any "Call of Duty" or "Medal of Honor" video games.Also, it's important to mention that these cans have only a 32 Ohm impedance so you can use them with low-powered portable devices and not burn out your batteries in one sitting because you have to turn the volume up to max just to hear anything as with some other brands. Yes, you may have to put the volume up 2-5 notches for CDS or MP3 CDS but that is negligible and depends on the recorded media. I personally have no complaints but if you really feel you need an amp, the handy and inexpensive Boostaroo works great for less than $30. The company really upgraded the circuitry and will increase the power 40-100% and has room for three plug-ins so you can share! But if you want an official "audiophile approved" amp, the HeadRoom Total Airhead Amp is recommended at $150. Grado makes different amps which can be used with any of their cans (and designed one of the amps to work with some other brands as well) but are primarily for the SR325 and higher and cost between $350 to $425 on-line. But again, I wish to emphasize that the Boostaroo really does the job for pennies on the dollar without scrimping on quality.When I first listened to my Grado SR60's, I nearly jumped out of my seat the first time I heard a startling sound such as a thunderclap or the sound of a gunshot and I was extremely soothed by the sound of rain that I had never heard before on a DVD through television speakers. But with the modifications to the SR125 (which is based upon the same design structure as the SR80, also great!) such as improved diaphragms which are put through a special "de-stressing" process in order to enhance detail, voice coil design and UHPLC (Ultra-high purity, long crystal) copper voice coil wire, when I heard those same sounds such as the thunderclap, I DID jump out of my seat! And the sound of rain is so detailed, amazing and comforting. And classical music is even more amazing than EVER before. Instead of feeling like you are in the first row with some high-end cans from Sennheiser, with Grado you actually feel like you are standing next to the orchestra, the band or in the movie.You have to remember that with high-end cans, there comes a point of diminishing returns. The SR225 model is absolutely amazing for $200 but if you purchased the most expensive model in the Prestige Series (the SR325i) for $295, you might wonder "why" it costs almost a hundred bucks more. Are they better? Yes. A lot? Not much. The difference is there but you really have to put in the effort to notice it. In my case, the difference between the SR60 and SR225 is immediately noticeable but even the the difference between the SR80 and SR225 isn't "quite" as noticeable but definitely still there. Now if you purchased the RS-1 for $695 or the GS1000 for $995, you would notice a difference even from the SR225!So in conclusion, I commend the Grado SR225 to you as the Absolute Best set of cans available on the market today for $200 or less. Just a few qualifications before I close: The 225 has a full size 1/4" inch plug so you will need a "mini" adaptor for use with portable devices and even some televisions, etc., which this model does not come with. Perhaps Grado is saying these are for home use but that's not the case at all. I recommend the Grado adaptor highly because it puts less stress on the plug. It is worth the extra money for Grado quality plus you get another 8-10 inches of cord! (If you need extension cord, I can tell the difference that is in the Grado extension cord as being superior by about 25-40% because it uses Grado materials and recommend it as well.) Also, for all that is wonderful about Grado's cans, some people do find them a little uncomfortable because the foam cushion does not cover all of the transducer. It is designed this way to increase sound stage but it can be uncomfortable if you aren't used to the Supra-aural (on the ear) style. I can only say that the cushions do get more comfortable with time, you get used to the feel and the high quality in sound is worth it. I fall asleep in them regularly! If you really find them uncomfortable, I would recommend the foam cushions from the SR60 model known as S-Cush on Amazon as it is very comfy and covers the whole transducer. You can always cut a small hole about the size of a quarter to increase the amount of sound if "muffled" as some have claimed about these cushions but I don't notice it. I find that either set of cushions works great with no modifications at all on all my Grado cans! Also, as with all audiophile cans, there is a break-in period for maximum sound quality of about 30-60 hours. It's truly amazing to listen to the same musical piece, etc. over the break-in period and hear the difference. Also, less power is necessary to drive the cans at the end of the break-in period.I believe that Grado has every right to claim "Truly the World's Finest" with the scores of awards they have won and I believe you can't go wrong with the SR225. It really is worth every penny and I hope I have been of help to you. Enjoy the world of sound Grado offers you!
I tried to use this charger and it says."Charging is not supported with this accessory"
Which is the difference between this (item model: MA452LL/A) and the 30 GB iPod SE with video playback (item model: MA664LL/A)???? I do not see any...
This is definitely a compact All-in-One Notebook cleaner. Had teh bristles of the brush been a bit longer, i would have give 5 stars. Working effectively.
I bought this microphone for speech recording. It has excellent voice quality and low noise. I love that it is plug and play with no drivers needed with WinXP. Everything should be this easy. Gotta love the price too!
If you don't know by now, Palm has had a problem with their m500 and m505 models suddenly becoming unable to hotsync using USB. In fact, I have been through *four* m500 models through warranty replacement in the past four months, before discovering that the serial connection, although slower, is not affected by this bug. There is a hardware workaround (let the battery run out and then re-hotsync) but I find this cumbersome and unacceptable. Palm should be ashamed to allow such an obvious bug to continue (in replacment models!) without informing their customers.
Well...the DCR-TRV330 was purchased for company use, we purchased the demo-model from CompUSA and paid [money] + tax for it; This seemed to be a great bargain since the DCR-TRV340 was selling new for [money]and seemed to have the same features. The decision to purchase it came from the high quality appearance of the unit (not a single scratch or smudge) and everything seemed to be in great mechanical working order. It also has the full warranty from the mfg.The sole intent of purchasing this unit is so that we can record video on our manufactured products, copy them onto our PC via the "fire-wire" and then burn the video onto CD-ROM media to be sent out to our prospective resellers and potential customers, to aid in the sell of our products. Thus far the unit seems to offer that capability but we still yet have to actually go through all the motions to see if it works out as we expect and intend.I will add that this forum of customer input has been a huge help in aiding our decision on purchasing the unit, in addition we did not really want to spend more than [money] on a unit because it did not really seem necessary based on what we really needed it for. Therefore I'm giving it a 4-star based on our visual inspection, standard features, ergonomic design and suspected capabilities. A 5-star will follow if it meets our expectation and a lower star will appear if it does not.Two notable things that I'm not particularly fond of its: #1 the zoom button is located on the top of the unit, making it sort-of-uncomfortable for a person with short index finger to manipulate the zoom comfortably. #2 I can't figure out where the 25x zoom will come in handy if it's going to display a grainy image when recording, but either it's not really that big of a deal.
so i got this record player for my girlfriend for her birthday, and when i first got it it played great. after 3 weeks of using the player its play speed started to vary. it would speed up and slow down throughout a song. so i contacted the seller. they gave me no problems with returning it for a replacement so i sent it back. but after 3 weeks they sent me an email that it was backorded. it took an additional month for it to finally arrive. so i got the new record player about a week ago. so at this point my girlfriend had it for 3 weeks, then she didn't have it for a month and a half. after a week of playing records, no more than 5 hours of playtime sofar, it started to slowdown again and give me the same problems the last one did. needless to say tomorrow i am going to call this company and demand either and exchange for a different type of record player or a complete refund of all of my money inducing the shipping because they sent me to defective products in a row. i am starting to regret my purchase of this player. and i would advise anyone else who wants to buy it to just spend some more time looking for a better one.
Have you ever wonder why they sell all those factory reconditioned stuff?Well, I contacted web support to replace disks, they told me the drive was out of warranty, I explained the drive was perfect, I have unusable media, and that I could send the damaged disks back to them so they could check them, also offered all the serial numbers for all disks.They refused to do anything without a Proof of purchase, and hung me up.Great Support (?), I swear I won't buy anything again from this company.As advise, do the same.
I DECIDED TO DO A SOCKET 939 BUILD WITH THIS PROCESSOR AFTER USEING INTEL CPU'S FOR YEARS AND I HAVE TO SAY I AM VERY PLEASED SO FAR.I MANAGED TO OVERCLOCK THIS VENICE CORE CPU TO 2500 MHZ STABLE WITH A ARTIC COOLING FREEZER 64 PRO CPU COOLER ON A JETWAY 939GT4-SLI BOARD WITH PROPER BIOS TUNEINGPERFORMACE IS NOTHING LESS THAN IMPRESSIVE BLOWS AWAY COMPARABLE CLOCK SPEED INTEL CPU IN BENCHMARKS
Once I received the case I could tell it was a little on the small size for any large mp3 player. Luckily, I wanted it for my new ipod. Since I can't use the earbuds that came with the ipod, I'll have to find another small-type headphones because the case only has enough room for the earbuds under the divider inside. If you're looking for a handle, don't there isn't any but there is an adjustable shoulder strap. If you're looking for a small case for your ipod and some accessories then this is the case for you, if your looking for something larger don't buy this because the foam inside takes up a lot of room. The picture is deceiving.
I don't know if the conflicts with Network Magic were due to mixed OS- (VISTA ) but it just didn't work. Buy the router, skip Network Magic. I moved up to this router from an older D-Link router- and added a new desktop computer with Windows VISTA at the same time. Router set up and links to four other computers was made more complex by the D-Link supplied Network Magic software. Until I removed the old part I had all kinds of connection problems, printing problems and the like. With Network Magic gone, I am very happy with the D-Link router.
I really like this GPS. It is very easy to use and the touch screen feature is really nice. The screen is a nice size and the graphics are easy to see.As with all GPS systems, the route the computer selects isn't always the best. And you do have to pay extra to load the most recent maps.
Polarizing filters are used to eliminate glare on non-metallic surfaces like glass or water. They can also be used to increase the contrast and color saturation of your images. I use my polarizer not only to eliminate glare, but also to make skies a nice shade of blue or to get "pop" out of clouds.There are many options to consider when purchasing the Polarizing filter for your needs. For instance, linear vs. circular, film or digital versions, or quality vs. price,Circular polarizers are designed to work with TTL or auto-focusing systems. Linear polarizers have their uses, but they are manufactured differently and may not work with your camera. Unless you are certain, a Circular Polarizing filter is most likely the best choice.There are some digital circular polarizers on the market. I am not sure what makes a cir-pl lens better for digital as opposed to film. I use a Canon 20D Digital SLR and I have not seen any problems occur from using this filter.Most of the time, when it comes to filters; you get what you pay for. Does that mean you need an expensive version? Of course not, Hoya has several quality lines to choose from. The main differences between the lines are the filter coatings. The Pro1 has seven (as stated on the package) layers of multi-coating applied to the rear surface to eliminate internal reflections and ghosting. Advanced thin selective film is used to guarantee perfectly polarized light with neutral color balance.Another benefit of the Pro-1 series is the super slim filter design that is more than 40% lighter than standard filters. The weight difference doesn't mean a whole lot to me, but a thinner filter means one can use this filter on wide angle lenses with less chance of vignetting (unwanted darkening of the image's corners).I have multiple lenses that I use this filter on. I carry most of my equipment around in a backpack style bag, so it is important to me that I carry only what I need and no more. I find the fact that I can use this filter on my wide angle lens as well as my other lenses a huge benefit. I could fix vignetting issues in post, but it takes more time and effort than using the right tool in the first place. I also use step up rings so I can use on my smaller ring sized lenses. This saves me from buying multiple versions of my filters most of the time.Before I spent the money on my Pro1 filter (I paid much less than the Amazon price) I used Canon Polarizing filters, which are without question bulkier and heavier. When it came down to the images, at times I would see a brownish tint to my photos. The Tint is easy to clean up in Photoshop, but I don't see that problem with the Hoya Pro1.Overall, this is the best polarizing filter I have used so far and it is worth it to me to pay the higher price.PROS:Can be used for film or digital camerasSuper slim 5mm ringQuality seven layer multi-coated filterEliminates internal reflections and ghostingNeutral color balancedCONS:Steep investment for a filter
I had a ton of pictures to organize from my summer photo taking adventure. Not only were these books perfect for it, but they were the right price! $10 each is a steal! I couldn't find anything of this good quality locally. I took a chance ordering on here & I lucked out! I will definitely order more of these.
i own a 00 nissan frontier p.u. and two infinity 6032cf were't giving the full picture of sound. i knew that i needed a rear sound to balance the experience. no room to add speakers other then cut a hole in jump seats, these speakers work perfectly. with my sony head i have a lot of different options with the sound and bass. they fit perfectly in back, sitting on the side covers that hide the jack and a hidden compartment. i attached them on the bottom with velco so they would't slide. the sound is AWESOME, you think i added a 200 watt amp.
We chose this camera due to the price point at 6.3 megapixel, and because we owned the 35mm Rebel - and love it. The 35mm lenses can be used on the digital, making the two a powerful combination. What I didn't expect is the incredible quality of the photos. I had a Sony 3.3 megapixel digital prior to this -so the jump in quality is substantial. However, comparing prints side by side from the digital (with my HP Photosmart 230 printer) and prints from my 35mm developed by a lab - the quality is substantially similar.I thought it would be a while before I could afford a digital camera with sufficient clarity to replace my 35 mm for most uses. This camera is changing my mind. The flexibility of digital (print only what you like, for example) and the quality of the images, makes this camera an excellent value for the price!
Took this on a two thousand mile road trip this past week. The one big problem was that the display was difficult to read in the sunlight, even after changing the display brightness. Had to rely on the sound mostly during the daytime. It also had a few false readings on the trip but that only kept the foot off the pedal a bit more.Other than that, if functioned fine for the price.
I needed a replacement for my old Linksys WRT54G, and I also wanted to upgrade to 'N' std. for streaming video.This router was very easy to setup and worked 'out of the box'. I avoided the setup CD and logged into the router using Chromium on Linux and was setup in short order. The menus are easy to navigate and setup wizards were helpful.My only complaint is the requirement to only run the wireless connection using a WEP key. I usually leave my network open and use a 'whitelist' to limit connections. I can see no way to do this as the router insists you use a WEP key. I will check forums to find a way around this eventually. As a result, my kids' iPod touch's have fault where they lose their WEP kep when they disconnect from the network and it needs to be entered each time they try to connect (Not DLink's fault)I have read that others have had problems with this router, I can only comment that I purchased the router new, not refurbished, and I am completely satisfied with its' function and value.EDIT: I poked around the software on the router and found a 'Guest' mode for wireless access that allows occasional users wireless Internet access. I still would like to 'whitelist' those guest users though, and need to poke around the router more to see if this is possible.
I'm a life-long 35 mm camera buff, with a full spectrum of lenses, filters etc. I'm thrilled with the 3000Z, especially the resolution. I've printed hundreds of 8 x 10's on my HP1215, all with fantastic results. I've ordered some as 11 x 14's from EZprints.com, and the resolution is outstanding, much to my surprise. Good news is, it's small, so I take it with me when skiing, hiking etc., whereas I never bothered to lug my 35 around. Battery life is excellent. Buy a 128 mb flashcard, and you'll never run out of &quot;film.&quot; Only problem: it's metering is only fair, so it often overexposes in bright sunlight. Get one anyway. It's a wonderful camera, and your friends will think you're a brilliant photographer.
Not much else to say. A legal guy like me can find nothing to complain about! I am not a lawyer, please do not downgrade my remarks! Batery works great and charges properly with a long, long service between charges.
I was looking for a Up converting dvd player for my Sony 60" XBR2 SXRD 1080P tv , i almost went with the sony, that is until i read on a tech blog this would be coming out , so i got it , its amazing ... I also have both a HD-DVD player (Xbox360 add on) and Blu Ray (PS3) .. And no it does not come close to matching those players , but those players do not up convert (xbox360 using VGA does , but my tv hates vga) so it is a perfect friend for them ..Plus+ =Extremely fast playerPicture looks greatHDMIDivx is great on this player , Looks great as wellNeg- = i guess i would say the blue light on the front , they are pretty but they are very bight
The WD premium 500gb harddisk is compact, has a good amount of storage space, is fast and reliable. It has a nominal 7,200 RPM speed and 16mb buffer. Noise/ heat emanating from the unit is low. There is a handy AUTO sleep/ wakeup feature.The difference between this and the Essential edition is the FireWire 400 and capacity guage in the Premium edition.However, as many others have mentioned before, the inner blue ring meant to be the Capacity Gauge gets a lot of background light from the outer ring, and hence its function is still in doubt for me.But, considering performance, reliability and storage-this is a great drive to archive files-for students, professionals and home users alike.This unit isn't small enough for travel use though. So, I use a 120gb WD Passport for that. The real difference is the USB powerup in the passport (but slower R/W speed) vs the Power cord in the MyBook (with higher transfer speeds.)
The buttons have worn through in 6 months on BOTH my radios. Just a really poor design. When I contacted Sony, they gave me absolutely no satisfaction.Expensive. Poor TV reception.
I find these headphones to be very comfortable. They have good depth, so I use them for the 'live performance'feel. I also find them adequate on the airplane. The long cord is great even though at first I was annoyed when I used it on my Ipod. I listen to shortwave and they have a nice communication audio range. My cat doesn't go after the hefty cord, so that's a plus +.
This works as advertised. I bought this to test the amps and watts of items that I planned on hooking to a generator. There are better watt/amp load testers available, but none are as easy to use as this. If you are not very experienced with electricity, but still need to find the amperage (or wattage), then this is for you. You simply plug this in the wall and the appliance into the plug on the back of the unit (you cant see it in the picture but its there). Then just take the reading,its that simple.
I ordered two of these outlets, one of which is for a friend. The supplier shipped the very same day. The size is exactly what I need.
I have four of these on my desk in portrait mode, mounted on Ergotron stands. The stands HP ships are nice enough that I've re-used them to mount other VESA monitors in my office.The display panel is decent. Colors are roughly on par with my Apple 30" display. I bought this panel because it has the closest color and dimensions to match the Apple display.The panels have dual DVI inputs and come with 2 DVI cables and 2 SVGA/DVI adapter cables. The shipping boxes are large and sturdy, which reflect the build quality of the monitor and the stand. The monitor case is plastic, but it feels robust compared to some of the cheaper panels out there.The on-screen controls are reasonably good and make sense. If you're looking for a 1600x1200 non-widescreen 20", this is one of the few panels left on the market.
come on people think before you write a review, don't bash the product for having a duty cycle. this unit is an older unit with 600 watts worth or halogen lights in it, its gonna get hot and need a break. don't give it lower ratings for working as designed, give yourself a lower rating for not researching products before buying them. this unit has a 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off duty cycle. if you cant abide by this rule spend a little more and get a newer LED unit with no duty cycle. sorry i needed to rant a little, people frustrate me :)p.s no disrespect to other reviewers was intended, just need to give some people a different point of view, it a good product if it functions to manufacturer specs, customers should research the specs prior to purchasing instead of getting mad when it doesn't go their way.Finally got mine in from amazon and it is really cool, it can run if needed about 15min without getting dangerously hot but dont make a habit of it as long term it could cause damage, stick with the 10min on, 10min off duty cycle. light is pro quality andvery sturdy, eliminator includes a sound sencitivity knob which is nice, the model from ADJ does not have this, cooling fan is a little load but music hides the noise.upon further inspection the projections coming from the unit on the wall are shaped like the filiment in the light bulb, it look like a U shaped spiral, you wont notice as long as the light is active and moving, this is something the halogen fixtures have always had a problem with, you think they would have fix that by now??oh, and this thing gave me a pretty nasty burn on the first use, i normslly use lower wattage halogen or LED fixtures so i wasnt expecting that, after being on for about 5 minutes its hot enough to teach you a lesson about not letting it cool before touching it, if you must handle the fixture while on grab it by the hanging bracket NOT THE BODY
I don't know what the problem is, but the sound quality is very very good. The noice cancellation sounds so smooth like as if though nothing is near me. The engineers designed this headphone for comfort, and obviously have tested this model with so many differnent people. So why is it uncomfortable to so many reviewers. I guess that the people who review the headphones are music buffs like as if though they have tried every single noice-cancellation headphone out there. I would reccomend this headphone to anyone.
First, let me mention that i've tried earphones out in the past and found them to be extremely uncomfortable in most cases. The Bose earphones are comfortable, but they don't go very far in your ear. The Shure E3C didn't sound good and they hurt so much they were unusable. After that experience I skipped out on earphones for a long time.For the past few years i've been trying and using many different headphones. My favorite of the last year has been the AKG 701. They're huge and really need a good headphone amp. Don't laugh, but my main source of audio is an ipod using a headphone amp and Lossless audio. WAV format or Apple Lossless.I wanted to downsize my setup a bit for some uses, so I needed something smaller that could work well without a headphone amp.Did maybe two days of research and found these and was shocked at how many good reviews on Amazon there was for these. That's not very common with earphones it seems. It was a hard decision to go with these over a similar Shure model. The size of these ALMOST made me not get them. Please don't let the size keep you from getting them. It's not a problem. The other Shure model also seemed to have more Bass (according to reviews). That's a negative for me. I don't like any extra bass usually. That's one reason I love the AKG 701's. They have a perfect balance of everything.Ok, with that out of the way I bought these and immediately found that even the smallest ear piece was too large and hurt my ears after just a few minutes of use. I'm not really a small person, but I was surprised that the small ear piece was a tight fit. Sony earbuds come with a small sized one that would work perfect, but I didn't want to risk it.I tried the foam piece and it was defective! The foam was not glued on properly to the plastic insert. Imagine if I did not notice this! I'd be prying that thing out with tweezers perhaps.Please do yourself a favor and get the "Comply" foam inserts. There is a link on Ultimate Ear's website. Once I got these everything was perfect. No pain at all.Also, be sure that when you use these to make sure the wire goes on TOP and back around the ear! It's a bit different than other earphones.The nice thing about these is that they feel like an earbud with the ear clip. The wire that goes above and around your ear is really stiff and kind of keeps the earbuds in your ear.I'm not good at describing the sound, but with earphones or headphones it's best to pick something that sounds good to YOU. Many times i've picked up headphones based on suggestions and they just didn't have my prefferred sound. They either had too much bass or were too bright or had too much coloration. To me the sound from these just sounds perfect. Not to sound corny, but the sound is pleasing to the ears and there's not too much of anything at all. Perfect everything. To me, the sound is almost similar to that of the AKG 701, which is probably around the same price. With these those you really feel like your right there in the studio. I can't say that about any other headphone/earphone. Not even Grado stuff.If your wondering what else i've tried before getting these. I've owned Sennheiser HD-555's, 580s and 650's. Beyerdynamic DT-990s, Grado SR-60, Grado 325i, AKG 701 and lots of other's.For portable use SR-60's are good for some types of music, but I don't like the design, although it was my preffered headphone for portable players maybe.AKG 701 was without a doubt my favorite headphone. Some may not like them, but it's my preferred type of sound. Second favorite were the Beyers of course.Purchased the Grado 325i two months before the Ultimate Ears and thought they were good on some music, but terrible on others. They stress my ears out too much and I can't wear them for more than an hour. I think there can be such a thing as too much detail!So now these are my new current main earphone/headphone. Believe it or not they can be used on an Ipod or Sansa View without a headphone amp. Of course they will sound better with an amp, but it's not always needed. Thanks to these new earphones i've now converted some of my old CDs that were ripped to mp3 back to WAV or Lossless.Is the price too high? I don't think so at all. Never once felt like they were too expensive after using them for a week. I've compared them to many other headphones/earphones and they sound just as good as any other similar priced model.Had the foam insert defect and that isn't enough to knock off a point. My suggestion to Ultimate Ears is too include an even smaller insert like Sony does. Including Comply Foam insert on this model would be a huge plus, but that'll never happen. For the price, why not?I'm sorry, but as much as i'd like to come up with some more negatives, I can't. These are very good! Best i've tried yet. After hearing these I doubt i'll ever go back to regular headphones.
This is my second B&W; filter. It screws on easy, can't see any color cast, sharp, no flare, can't tell that it was used in any way other than longer exposure.Having tried cheap ND filters in the past, I resolved never to use one again until I could budget a good one like B&W.; The cheap ones had such a horrible color cast that I was unable to fix them is post. The exposures were soft, lacked contrast and had visible reflections even when hooded. Then I couldn't get them off.After a polarizer, an ND filter is the only other filter you can't achieve digitally. This is not a good reason to buy one. As a "creative" filter, you have to search very hard for an opportunity to use it. Don't expect to focus or set exposure with it in place. This is strictly a manual exposure tool.Choosing the right density is not easy. 6 stops was not strong enough for my recent shoot at Rialto Beach in Washington in full sun. I was shooting 4 seconds, F20, ISO 100. Crashing waves looked soft, but were still quite distinct. The 10 stop version would push that same aperture to 1 minute. So waterfalls in full sun at 6 stops yes, waves no.
Pros: It's still perfect after 4+ years!Cons: None!I LOVE this camera. We bought it back in 2006. Since then, it has seen the births of both of our children, got on trips, documented life via stills & movie with sound including of active children & animals. It takes absolutely beautiful pics & movies. A friend of ours is an electronics geek & was shocked when he was checking out my camera one day that the pictures it took were so much clearer & sharper than his more expensive, higher MP camera that he had been so confident of. :P I love the multiple photo options & usually use Baby1 & Baby2 modes as the pics are great & I instantly record the child's age at time of pic! It's even so easy to use, my 3-yr-old uses it & takes awesome, CLEAR pictures & movies! It's also held up astoundingly well over years of being dropped during daily life with kids.I recently damaged the lens (last month) as I accidentally knocked it over while it was on a tripod & it was turned on (so the lens was out). The lens is now loose & I must either try to get it repaired or get a new camera. I've been scouring the web to find one of this same model for a reasonable price. My hubby asked why I don't just get a brand new camera that's one of the newest models. My answer: this camera is perfect - why mess with that? Besides, who knows if something newer is really better - at least for me?
i just want to let everybody know how outstanding this amp is,its both efficient and powerful (over 1800 actual watts @1 ohm) i can crank it at engine idle and a 1.5 pharad cap is all it requires to stay smooth bumpin, i have it running 2 mtx ts8512-44s in a sealed box in my trunk and i can still feel it in my back in the drivers seat,not to mention it sounds phenomenal, ive always loved RF but they really outdid themselves this time,o ya and did i mention that its tiny? its about half the size of the previous gen amps,and it stays cool,i cant say enough great things about this amp,buy one, you'll never regret it, i promise
I had a friend gove me an old LCD monitor that used the DFP protocol, I needed to connect to newer DVI type video cards.. this adapter works well.
These headphones are great. I travel frequently on a plane and these work wonders. It significantly reduces the noise. When you take them off when you have been on the plane, you will think you are in a hurricane. Quality is great and price is amazing.
Play with more lenses. Get the ring. It's easy to put on. I like it.
Needed it for the EFLITE VFO which uses 4 servos. Glad I found this so I could get my plane finished.
This was also a gift. I have no idea if it is ok or not.It looks fine in the box.
i liked it because it was my first mp3 player and it's easy to control, my friend brought over her video ipod and i could even make my way around it. nowhere near the experience though, but like i said great for beginers
I run quite a bit and this is the best IPod armband I've found. It stays tight against your arm and keeps the IPod from shaking. I never have my pod freeze up with this armband like I have others. The only bad thing is the arm wrap is too long. It's made to fit everyone, but women with small arms. It needs to have a better adjustment for the wrap piece. Great buy!
Previously I owned a 1st Gen iPod Shuffle and a Sandisk m230 mp3 player. Both were great, but I was wanting something more. Both of my flash-based players have 512MB of RAM. That is great for an 8 hour listening experience. But oftentimes when I would be at work I would find myself more in the mood to listen to something other than the selection that I decided to put on my players before I went to work. I wanted something that would hold my entire music collection and have the capability of playing video.I shopped around long and hard and it was between the 80GB iPod and the 80GB Archos 504. With all things being equal, I decided on the iPod because it could also hold contact information and play games. Though I'm not a gamer, per se, there are sometimes when I just would like to play a game of solitaire, or Bejeweled, and the iPod fills this want.The only gripe I have is that there is no way of powering the iPod and using it at the same time. At this present time I have just got the USB cord that it came with, and once it is plugged into a computer, it is only good for its external storage capabilities. Other than that, it is perfect for what I want.I did play with the Creative Zen and the Zune. I must say that the Zune is slightly more intuitive than the iPod. The Zen is not intuitive at all. I'm a fairly tech-savvy guy, and I could not figure out some of the Zen's functions after 10 minutes of trying. The iPod and the Zune worked the way that you hoped that they would. The Zune is probably more advanced, from a hardware perspective, but currently M$ has it crippled and it only comes in the 30GB model.If you are thinking about getting a portable media player that can play both audio & video, please consider the iPod. You'll be glad that you did.
Outstanding sound great clock radio. Great value for the money. The sound is very rich.
I have owned so many headphones, earbuds, mp3 players, etc. These headphones are phenominal. I am not a fan of their design but their function is just fabulous. These are the best set of headphones you can get for under $100 and can't recommend them enough.
It does work, however if you are trying to use it to protect against intruders to your home it will not pick up anyone on the outside of your house if you have aluminum siding. I set mine on a large window ledge behind drapes and it does very well that way. It also seems more sensitive when approached from the rear so I have the back facing out to the deck. Sounds like a big angry dog from out side, and when testing it the first time with the back door open it got all my neighbors dogs barking.
I have never had a single problem with this camera or ever lost a photo for any reason in three years of use. Highly recommended for APS pocket camera users and travelers. But be alert to setting the settings correctly though this does not cause failure. The red eye does not work very well but that is the only fault.
I have several devices but only one input on my surround sound system so a switch is nice. I have had this now for a couple of years and it still works as intended.
It blew out my motherboards agp 8x slot,it is not video card a Raddeon 9550 because I put another Video card a HIS Radeon HD 3850 and I still doesn't get any signal,it's also not the Monitor or cable because I used my Compaqs' Presario MV900 Monitor on both video cards, so its definitetly the motherboard.For now i am using my old and SLOW Compaq I'll watch tv in the living room. The picture in HD Look execellente while it lasted.
I bought this Philips indoor antenna ,it works great gave my tv the best pictures,clarity is amazing,I even got more channels that I didn't know about it.I recommend this Antenna to anyone who doesn't have cable nor satelite.
The VCR on mine broke after I used it once (it now chews up tapes). I was past the meager warranty period and it would cost almost more than I paid for the thing to have it repaired. So I'm not a fan.
These phones collapse into a package tight enough to fit in a jacket pocket, yet they expand enough to comfortably fit my size-13 head. The earpieces loop around the upperedge of the ear and are quite comfortable. They have the best sound of any portable headphones I've ever used -- well worth spending extra to replace the crappy ones that come with most Walkmans. One complaint: the hook that is supposed to hold them into a ball springs open much too easily, and the cord snarls if it's wrapped around them.
I have had these for about 6 months. For me the sound is great! They are much better than a Sony pair I have in addition to these.Love the leather storage case they came in. Great way to store & protect them.Like the "V" cord winder that came with it.I have not used these everyday. The cords are fine and I have had no problems with them even when I was mowing & accidently ripped them out of my ears a couple of times!Very happy these, I would get them again.
The shipment was delayed a week which was not expected, but the power supply was a perfect replacement for my Antec system. It's quiet and very reliable.
I bought this card after buying several PCI cards to add USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and 800 ports to my Mac G4. I was attempting to squeeze more life out of my machine which I won't be able to replace for a few more years probably. As any G4 owner with a newer iPod has learned, there are only USB 1.1 ports on these computers. This wasn't a problem when iPods were FireWire based (the good ol' days). But when I replaced my old iPod with a new USB 2.0 model, I found my G4 took anywhere from 10 to 24 hours to sync with it.So this was the impetus behind my decision to buy several PCI cards to get a bunch more ports. Though, somewhat ironically, the USB card I bought (Sonnet Allegro) worked fine with everything EXCEPT my iPod. After transferring 60 to 100MB onto the iPod, I would get a message that the disk was unwritable! A few tests later, I determined that the card was the problem. The iPod just didn't like it.So I bought this USB card from ADS and now my iPod works, along with everything else!... I still prefer FireWire though. It's just plain better.
I prefer Fujifilm and this was so well priced I couldn't resist. It arrived internationally quite quickly and it was well packaged.
I bought this over the Nikon 70-300mm, about $100 less. The peformance seems to be comparable, and includes the macro function. As should be expected, this is not a very fast lens and requires good light, in low light you really need a tripod. I wanted a good starter telephoto without spending too much, this fit the bill.
This mouse works pretty well for my 3-year-old. I wouldn't mind if it were a little bit smaller, but it fits her hand pretty well. I especially like that it has just a single button for her to click instead of two buttons and a scrolling wheel like my regular mouse. Anyway it does the job.
Was pleased to see this filter arrived on time and had no packaging issues. This warming filter is not only great for portraits, but is also good for adding warmth to landscape scenes. Filter arrived with no scuffs or scratches, and with all Tiffen filters it attaches to the lens smoothly. I would highly recommend this filter!
I have had the CX4600 for several years and it has worked well. I just replaced the ink cartridges ( very expensive now over $75) and was in the midst of printing when it suddenly stopped with the message the service life was over and upon going to the FAQ site of Epson I was told that the printer would no longer work and needed to be replaced. So what do I do with $75 worth of new ink? After research I found that no one will repair it I will replace it but never will it be with an Epson. I am a low income elderly lady and cannot afford to lose $75 worth of ink. What a terrible way for Epson to do business. I repeat I will not buy another Epson.
it's a excellent product, i liked, This filter is great for taking pictures at night with the lights lighting does an excellent
This HDMI cable works great for the price I paid for it. I wish it was a little longer though..
As a bluetooth keyboard it talks to my PC easily. I have a Viliv S5 and this keyboard is about the same size of the palmtop PC. It supplements the weakness of input of a palmtop PC. These 2 devices go together in my pockets.This meyboard is a good companion for whoever has a palmtop PC and needs to have mobile, easy keyboard inputs.
This item is pretty good. It's bright, easy to use (mostly) the only thing i havent figured out yet is how to store different messages. If i find it out i will change my rating to 5 stars
Had mine for a couple months. I use mine everyday. Screen protector broke, a quick e-mail to tech support and they sent me a new one immediately. No questions asked.The Ique stores so much data, it's phenomenal. Always gets you where you need to be. I love this thing. I would not own a regular PDA now.
I bought this for my desk at work. For that I guess this is good. Personally I think it is alot to spend on something that doesn't sound so great. The sound is kind of tinny. No bass at all. But- it is a perfect size for my desk, and since I work in an office and I can't have it real loud the sound isn't as important anyway.
After looking at reviews from many brands on both Amazon and Consumer Reports I realized there are no quality microwaves currently available. So I settled on the Panasonic H965 which doesn't seem to last very long but at least doesn't burst into flames. I'm replacing a 16 year old Kenmore (which burst into flames after heating a few baked potatoes for 8 minutes). Thanks to all the Amazon reviews, I protected myself with a 4 year extended warranty but I'd hoped I'd get a few years out of it before having to use the warranty.It arrived yesterday, Dead on Arrival. Well, it wasn't actually dead but the number keys 3-9 were not functional. You could microwave anything as long as you didn't need these numbers. You could set your clock as long as you waited until the current time didn't require numbers in the 3-9 range.. :-).. Very disappointing.. but alas not surprising... It's too bad that nowadays one seems to have to count on luck hoping to get a working, reliable microwave. Now the question is... Are microwave ovens becoming throw-aways like many other thing?? Do I replace this one with a Panasonic or something else which may be just as bad??
I bought the Sigma 50-150 II from Amazon in spite of all the "front focusing" flap on the web, because it looks like the perfect lens for shooting indoor sports. Unfortunately I found out what front focusing means. If you have one and want to see try this: Put a newspaper or other printed material on a table and back away so you are shooting at an angle to the paper. Aim at something on the page that you would like in focus, and take a picture using the AF. Then turn off the AF and manually focus the same spot. For me, the manually focused shots were all in focus, and the AF ones were all out of focus .... Instead, the lines of text a few inches closer to where I was focusing were in focus (i.e. "front focused). I switched from my Canon 40D to an older Digital Rebel, the same thing happened. I then picked up two of my Canon Lens, and both were spot on. I liked the form and feel of the Sigma so much I decided to order another one and try it, hoping it was just a bad copy. The second one had exactly the same issue. I tried some sample shots in a gym were I plan to shoot some indoor pictures, and I noticed the issue shooting in low light at a distance of several meters, not just wide open at 1-m as many have noticed the issue.I called Sigma and they said I should send in my camera and lens and have them calibrated. I suppose I could have sent just the lens in for calibration, but the fact that I had two samples of the latest Version II models and neither worked on my 40D nor my Rebel did not give me much confidence that it was a variability issue. If you have (or get) a good one, or don't mind if things are slightly out of focus; I'm sure you'll like it (I know I would have). But for me, when I point at something and want it in focus I expect it to be in focus. So they are both going back; I bought a used Canon L lens for a few hundred more. I was really hoping to get the Sigma to work out, because it has so much to offer, but in the end it didn't work for me. Hope you have better luck.
This product is fantastic.The box contains two things. One is the FM transmitter which connects to your Ipod via the IPOD dock. And it connects to ANY ipod with IPOD dock. Second is a car charger which connects to the bottom of the FM transmitter, just like the picture.1. Flexible: You can use the FM transmitter with the IPOD alone and it will use the IPOD battery, brilliant so you can use it at home or at some impromptu party all you need is a radio. Of course you can use it in the car and power it with the included cig-lighter adaptor that also charges the Ipod. sweeet2. Signal: OK if you enable the Japan frequency function on the FM transmiter you can tune it to 79.9 and that frequency is empty. Push 1 and 4 buttons at the same time then push up arrow. Most car stereos can go down as far as 79.7 but US stations start at 88.1 so that means you may have up to 3 empty stations with no distortion. I have driven all over the Dallas TX metro and accross the country and almost never need to change the station.3. Sound: If you do as above and have a empty channel you can enable the stereo mode and the sound is almost CD quality.4. Price: For about $40 you get a portable FM transmitter and a car charger. I have not found a better deal out there.
The lenmar inverter is small, compact and fits well in the glovebox when not in use. Simple plug in operation.
This mouse has everything you could want, and all features work under OS X Leopard. The provided software is quite good, very configurable, easily installs, and the mouse works fine with or without it. The receiver is small (I do wish Logitech would step up and make a bluetooth version since Macs have it built it.) and not a big deal. This thing is so ergonomic! Does not track properly on my MouseRug, bought a SteelSeries mouse pad and tracking is flawless. Side note : the included software corrects Mac OS X's miserable mouse acceleration curve - makes this even more usable. If you still need more adjustment, go with SteerMouse - great little piece of software.
I must say I have had a very, very bad experience with this paticular home theater system and Sony. I can't actually rate the system because I have yet to use it. I received this system the end of October and after spending several hours putting it together was only able to play two DVD's. After that I couldn't get a picture. I then spent several hours over the phone with their help desk and after we exhausted every possible solution I was told to send it back, which I did. When I finally got it back I hooked it up and it still did not work - again had to spend considerable time exhausting possible solutions on the phone with the help desk. I was asked to send it back yet again and also told I would not be getting a new DVD player but a returned or refurbished one. I find this unacceptable and due to the fact I have had to waste my time and money I would NEVER purchase any Sony product from here on out.
We've had this printer since '04 and it's still going strong. Despite having to have pretzels dug out of it! Love the individual ink tanks. Prints photos OK, but not it's strong-suit.
This side bag is perfect for my 13.3' MacBook Pro. Though it's not entirely water proof (it will leak a drip or two through the side gap between the cover and the body), it will repel water quite well. On top of that, the shoulder cushion that comes with the strap is great when comfort is an issue. The additional mini-bag that comes with the strap works with a mouse, but not with a phone. Additional inside compartments for office work and 2 external pockets (big enough to fit an iPad and several paperwork) make it quite a good investment.
These radios rock.I've been reading all the reviews of different radios for sale and have seen that most radios get .5 to 1.5 mile range max.Well I put these radios to the test and set one on vox mode to trasmit automatically when exposed to voice. Specifically, I put one radio next to my tv and tuned to the weather channel as they do the most talking (no pun intended...lol).I then drove off and set my trip meter to zero on my car. Drove in pretty much a straight line on a major street near my house.Hoping for at least a 1.5 mile range, I was blown away when the radio finally dropped off after 4.2 miles from home.Not flat land either. Two overpasses, a large forest preserve, numerous homes and buildings and 3 small hills!Get these radios! You won't regret it!!!
This is a gamble... obviously it sounds like some people have some success and a lot don't. I ordered these thinking what are the chances these wouldn't work... why would they selling them then?!?! The people that had bad batteries or dead ones must have been stupid or unlucky...right? That's what I thought until I got these in mail via Amazon Prime and sure enough the old dying batteries worked better than these. THESE BATTERIES WERE COMPLETELY DEAD... BLACK BLIP NADA NO JUICE! WASTE OF TIME FOR THE CARRIER TO DELIVER THESE, PERIOD! luckily it was only $6 (still received a refund but w/e) DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME! BUY THE $9 ENERGIZER BATTERIES or GO TO YOUR LOCAL PHOTO STORE, WALGREENS, CVS, and PAY THE $15 to get it right then and there because those will work! THESE DON'T WORK! The Expiration date said Best Before: ADBC Use By: CABH not sure what date code that is... your guess is as good as mine.
This radar detector is the probably the best detector i ever owned, the range is great i live in raleigh north carolina and i do lots of highway driving and this thing saved me at least 50 times from a speeding tickets and the compass is amazing and everything on it, the only dislike is out of know where it will display pop mode when theres no cops insight, like i will be in my driveway and the detector will go off like crazy. But other then that great detector i recommend it to all my friends and family.
Tiffen filters have always given me what I expected from them. This filter is no exception. This is a high quality circular polarizing filter.
Got mine on Friday so far it's great. The pictures I took at night were impressive. The only think I have to pick at is that it shows the movies in quicktime which seemed to work well with this camera but I prefer realone or MS media player. (no good reason I just prefer it) Other than that it's pretty nice. The zoom is awesome. I used it to get the serial numbers off of an overhead transformer mounted on a 45 foot utility pole (those serial numbers are not much bigger than the print on this page). You wouldn't believe the clarity. I was going to hold out for something with more megapixels for the same money but I'm glad I didn't.
I guess everyone needs at least one of these HDMI cables these days. This cable worked great between my DVD player and my TV. And the price was unbeatable.
It heats up so quick and the sixe is just perfect for the two of us. I cooked a roast in it and then cooled it down and put in the veggies. When they were done, the meat was so tendar. We love potatoes cooked in it as they are so soft and yummy...
The Sony 8mm Head Cleaner was a waste of money! $35 down the drain! Ended up buying a used camera to see my videos for over $100!
I have an ipod touch. This worked great, easy hookup to my stereo system. Have to turn sound on ipod on high in order to hear through stereo, but sound quality is good. Highly recommend for the price.
I'm extremely happy with the Antec Laptop cooler!I've had it a few weeks & as someone who does use my laptop on the bed every so often, this is good insurance that I won't be prematurely frying my motherboard. It's very quiet,and I can tell that my internal fans are coming on less, thanks to this unit.
Cyber Acoustics CA-3001RB 3 Piece Subwoofer and Satellite Speaker System (Black). this is a pretty nice set if you ask me and you did!!i unplugged my older set which is actually bigger and WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! I LOVE 'EM!!! my old bass unit had blown but this new set is better then it ever was. thank you guys!rbceo/mdi
Speakers were great until, the subwoofer started to suddenly turn itself off every now and then. First we thought we'll live with it, since it would start working again ones you turn the main switch on the woofer off and turn it back on, and it would work fine. but the it got worst and the rate of it abruptly turning off increased to every couple of hours. and now it doesn't work at all. Turns out that a lot of people have faced the same problem, and creative has a terrible tech support. we are disappointed and will never buy any creative product again. we are going to sell it on ebay.
I just bought it and the installation became troublesome from the start. First, the device froze up my USB ports, then it froze up my computer, then it conflicted with my computer's Wireless modem and that was just the beginning. The next day I found that Microsoft's Media Player 10 would not finish installing giving error messages and prevents the Dell from sychronizing with my computer. Then, more error messages to the point the device would no longer function. It had error messages to read in the "notes" section, but nothing was found to be read. It has error messages that it could not find the IP address and this error halted all operations regarding sychronization... with no advice or fix around this problem to be found! I hard booted the device and reinstalled the software, etc, and etc., until it drove me up the walls. To pay hundreds of dollars for this poorly designed device is totally unerealistic and the one time I got it on the Internet, it would not read Yahoo! mail files with any easy and surfing the Web was a bear as the Web pages do not fit the tiny screen regardless of the device's screen configuration choices. I has so much trouble with this device I had no choice but to demand a full-refund. It really wasted my valuable time and I found the ability to negotiate the settings and preferences so confusing you get lost just trying to find anything on the device. What good is this if once you get on the Web you can't surf it? What good is this device if you can't check and "respond and send" e-mail from the Internet? Beware, if you are traveling out of town you can forget about reading and sending e-mail, it's not going to happen with Wi-Fi. I also found the owner manual is lacking a lot of information on how to operate and set up the product. I strongly and firmly warn and advise consumers to avoid this Dell product. Since this was my first Dell computer, it will also be my last. The quality and value for the money is just not there. I also found the Palm TX to be a poorly designed product too, so be aware that computer companies are selling us a bunch of junk as quality and customer service is nonexistant.
I bought this unit last Christmas (2004). So far I don't have any problem with the DVD, but the VCR is horrible. It doesn't function well with the recording and definitely play lousy VHS. I am thinking to get a new combo this Christmas.
I'm not happy...it read one disk, ate another then wouldn't read anything else. I'm not happy at all. It wasn't a good use of 37 dollars (19 for next day delivery).
I am glad I purchased this Compaq CRT monitor. CRT monitors are giving way to LCD/LED monitors, which is good for most people but not for everyone. I am one of those in whom LCD/LED monitors cause insomnia. In fact, I had to give up my otherwise fine Samsung LED television a year ago because of severe insomnia. So I was delighted to snap up this CRT monitor now while it is still available. I should not have any need to purchase a new monitor for years to come. I am hopeful that by that time the manufacturers will have worked out the problems in LCD/LED monitors or perhaps switched to a newer technology. As CRT monitors go, this Compaq is pretty good. Not as much of a space hog as some others, and excellent picture quality.
I've truly amazed at Daughter's computer learning progression with this ball. She's been using it since she was almost two. Now at three she zooms around with the ball like a mousing pro! Excellent training.
thanx for a great system...my living room now sounds like a full theatre...it's hard to believe so much sound comes out of speakers so small I got a great b-day present..thanx
This product is the greatest for long term campers to use for secure hook ups. A tenant bought one, showed me and now several of my long termers have this set up. It prevents unwanted drainage from poor fittings when connected to 3" PVC lines. Buy a 3" screw-on adapter and hook it up. Rotates to any angle. Great product. Now have them in my store.
I am a firm believer in the Vision. It gives new meaning to easy to use and versitile MP3 and video players. Not only is it compatible with any computer, but it can be used as a second hard drive or a jump drive if needed. Longer battery life, longer lasting, Easier interface. All combine for a Big thumbs up.
It is a decent product, but the claim that it's foam allows the laptop to breath is a bit of a stretch.While my computer sits on it the CPU temperature goes up, if I hang the corner where the fan is over the edge it drops by 10% in a minute or two.Had they made it with holes through the foam I think it would have been 4 or 5 stars.
After looking around at all of the options (DLP, LCD, Plasma, etc.) and considering what you were getting for the money, i.e. Bang vs. Buck, it is really hard to beat this Television.It has just about everything you'll ever need (well, until they come out with some new standard).It is very easy to set up and the picture is fantastic!
This charger is great for the Ipod shuffle. Most Ipod accessories require an adapter to use the shuffle since it uses a USB connection. Because this already uses a USB connection, it's very convenient. I keep this in my kitchen for easy charging. I agree with the other reviews though, this would not be handy for any of the other types of Ipods.
I got a 300 GB SATA drive that I wanted to use as a backup drive but maintain high transfer rates of eSATA. In the search, I came across this beauty at Fry's. Very clean, well built, and that touch of blue LED light is very nice. eSATA port connection for the rear of the PC comes with the enclosure and performs to the task. Very speedy, and USB 2.0 is good performer as well.No problems whatsoever... a bit pricey but worth every penny!
An earlier Koss, a similar model, preselection of several stations never did work, but otherwise the sound was good (for years). For the replacement Koss we just received from you, the preselected stations work. It is still the good sound of Koss.
I needed to replace the keyboard for my Mac and remembered I had purchased a keyboard several years ago and never used it. I discovered that it did not have the correct connector to use with my iMac. So I did some research and found that I could use this product to connect the keyboard to the iMac. It works great.
I would have never purchased this drive, but I found it through a really good deal. I have owned it for over a month and it has provided some really benefitial help to backup data and store and transfer mass amounts of data from one computer to another. I can easily transfer data from my desktop to my notebook without having to burn it to media or having to wait for the transfer to complete through a network. I love how it's 7200rpm but I gave it 3 stars because the first one I received was DOA. I swapped it out with no hassle and it works like a charm...but for how long?
When I set out to buy a new TV I spent months researching to make sure I was getting the best one I could find. When I finally found this one I thought it was too good to be true, and you know what, it wasn't. I've had it for months now and there isn't one thing to complain about.First of all, it has the best picture I have seen on an LCD. There is no difference between the picture on this one and the picture on a TV 3 times as expensive. Blackest black I have seen, incredible viewing angle, tons of picture options - really, this thing is beautiful. It has 2 HDMI ports and it does 1080p through component, which is something that's hard to find in a TV this size. Built in tuner, only weighs 60 lbs. If I had the money I'd buy a second one.The only negative I can say is no Picture in Picture, but it's such a small it's not even worth complaining about.You might also want to consider its 37" and 42" brothers, as they are equally amazing, just bigger.
where to start?The tip does not sync with it's placement on the tablet. The slight discrepancy is really annoying when drawing.The little switch on the side breaks after about 8 hours of use. When this happens and you instinctively place it back into the laptop, it's stuck. The whole laptop has to be disassembled to remove it. This is the second pen I've had - the first one had to be sent back to Lenovo with the tablet to remove and replace. Granted, my grip may be tighter than some, but for $50+ you expect a bit of robust quality. Considering the high-tech gizmos inside, you'd expect more than a 10 cent enclosure.
Fantastic quality for the price. Primarily bought this to protect my lens with a filter that is very clear and of good quality.
3 Days working on this thing to work in my laptop with winxp sp2 but impossible....and believe me, i have tried all!!!! Dont buy this. I cannot return it because i live outside US.
Fuhget about the price! This is one of the underrated webcams on the market, yet it's as effective as any other. The price is low, maybe this is just to get the word out on the market. Maybe after that the price'll go up...Better get yours while you can.Average pic quality, easy installation, works on my VISTA, easy handling, got zoom, color.
As advertised, bought this for my PS3 to hook up to a tv and my computer monitor via the HDMI to DVI adapter I bought on here. Cable is thicker than I thought it would be so it is a little hard to bend to curves but the length makes up for that.
I'm a graphic designer, and I did a lot of research, including &quot;professional&quot; sources such as photography mags &amp; websites, before choosing the Epson 1650. I've found this scanner disappointing -- it consistently clips the shadows and highlights so that very dark areas scan to muddy gray while the brightest areas come out about 25% darker. Tweaking the Twain settings to expand the range pulls more black into the shadows but still misses the c,m &amp; y and vice versa on highlights. So on color scans, there is a lack of richness at both ends. I also use the scanner for OCR, and the bundled OCR software is horrible.
This is only a single speaker that plays left and right. Be careful, I thought that I was buying two speakers based on the way it portrayed and listed in the ad: (Terra-Forms Rock Speakers). The need to take the 's' off of speaker!
The product was great at first, worked fine, no static, no need to change the channel while driving. However, it quit working...it won't turn on anymore when I plug it into the car so I am going to have to send it back. Also, how can it be called wireless? I have to plug a cord into the car and then the MP3 player...
I have found the Targus Notebook Coling stand to be very effecient and worth while for the price. I had previously purchased a UMB Drive powered stand that was completely unacceptable and this unit fits my needs perfectly.
The severely negative offputting reviews of the Tosh 5105-607 are garbage. I have just bought a second machine (a used one from e bay) after having the first one for nearly two years. The multiple postings by the same person are grossly unfair and I suspect just sour grapes from some malcontent. I know several serious users who swear by this machine. Personally I am in high tech mechanical engineering and would not be without my Tosh. It gets hammered, travels all over the world, (it is a bit heavy - but then it is better than most PC's for performance and storage)I could have any make or madel Laptop I want, paid for by my company, but chose the Toshiba after extensive use of various other makes over the years. I used to upgrade to a new laptop every 6 months but you would have to prise this one from my dead fingers...! Others in the firm lower down the chain are angry with me because they used to get my cast offs but not this one, I am not parting with it.. Maybe I will when the new RW DVD's are proven and working faster than they do at the moment but otherwise I can see no reason to change from the 607.I cannot comment much on the official Toshiba backup except the one problem I had with a modem blowing up (I think the phone line got hit by lightning) was fixed by my local repair shop simply and efficiently. Toshiba spares department were so weary and slow (under the warranty) that I just bought the parts myself and had them fitted.Price of parts and fitting was very reasonable and I would not justify anyone sensible paying out for extended warranty from retailer. I love the fact that I dont need the backup from Toshiba cos the thing never goes wrong...!The machine flies, if it ever gets virused or crossed up, you just simply reset it to an earlier time and away you go again.Id give it 95% out of 100 for performance. So it runs a bit hot underneath,, I use it in UK and also in Florida and the heat never stopped it yet........ Try a cold drink when using it Cheers...!
intended to use on my gaming laptop so i don't get oil stains from my hand on the nice finish.. with ergonomic support as well.. i guess its for the conventional laptops (not thick gaming laptops).. works very well with my ibm.. I still use it on my gaming laptop though.. still fits, just that it doesnt sit as nicely as it should..bottom line.. i would still buy it if im given a second chance.. i recommend this product.. my gaming laptop is 15.4 inch, ibm is 14.1 inch.. haven tried on a 17 inch though..
I've had this copier/printer for several months now and I find it to be a really cool and useful tool in my office. I can get really cheap compatible toner on the internet for it, so the cost of using it is therefore....cheap! Haven't had any problems with the drum. But the way I see it, I'm saving a lot with the cheap toner, so when the drum goes out, oh well. The machine functions really nicely. I love the document feeder. In fact, I like the whole package so much that I just ordered another via the web for $245.00 shipped. Drums can be found at databazaar.com for just $118.00. My opinion on the naysayers....you just got yours from a bad batch.
My unit worked great for 9 1/2 months and then started diplaying "Aquiring Signal", now it works for only minutes at a time. I have to turn it off and on and hope it works. I called the company and they only had one trouble shooting idea which did not work. They said I could return it with the receipt and they would return it to me in a few weeks or I could buy a replacement for $150, even though I only paid $100 for it. I am looking to buy another brand because of the horrible customer service and crappy product.
Ordered this to use on my Sunpass transponder. My Sunpass now works again. Hopefully I'll many years of use since I rarely use the thing anyway.
The product has good sound and fit. It is easy to hear people talking and you can control the volume while talking. It was nice to be able to purchase the ear piece without having to buy the complete kit again.
It works very well, with my iPod mini; uses up the battery, but the sound is excellent. CD program allows a choice of FM frequencies. Quite good!
I used this ONCE. It did charge the battery (and I do have the Kodak one), but when I went to unplug the charger from the wall it fell apart in my hand. Cheapest made thing I've ever seen. I hardly think pulling something from an outlet in the wall should cause it to break right in half. All the inside wiring was exposed and puled apart with the casing. Waste of money. If you buy one be VERY careful when you unplug it.
I set the new combination. It worked fine twice. The third time it got stuck in my ibook. I had to cut it off. Do not buy this lock.
This power cord is just okay. It doesn't get hot like some of the cheap knock offs. However, the cord does have a hard time staying in the computer if it's not on a flat surface.This is my third replacement cord for this computer in the past 3 years. I'm still looking for a good replacement.
I have owned this for 4 months and have been pleased thus far, until today. I only use it as a fax and copier. I have a seperate printer at my office so it is not even hoked up to my computer. Today I received the warning that my color cartridges are out of ink, so it totally shuts down. I cannot even send a fax. The problem is that I have never used color. I always copy in black and white, same with the fax. Apparently it cleans itself periodically like a cat and that uses a small amount of ink. It is rated for 400 pages of color, so 100 pages of ink a month just for cleaning seems excessive to me. It is frustrating to spend c.$40 for color even though I never plan on using it. Perhaps those were the sample cartridges that came with it and they did not have the same capacity as standard ones. Other than that, as a fax machine and flatbed copier, it works great. Good value and small size.
After reading the two reviews above, I was somewhat baffled. If you do any research on this product, you will find it clearly is made only for use with Sigma lenses, not Nikon lenses. The instruction manual that comes with the converter even lists which specific Sigma lenses to use. If you want a converter for Nikon lenses, buy the Nikon TC-20E (retails for more than twice the Sigma). Of course the quality of this product is poor when using a Nikon lens! I have a Sigma 70-200 zoom and it works beautifully; it is well worth the price.
I have had a 2100U for a year now and would have given it a 5 star rating. When I changed to Windows ME, the scanner would still work, but an entirely different menu came up that was much less limited than the menue that worked fine on Windows98. UMAX has not been much help, but stated that the 2100U was compatible with updated software. I spent 2 hours downloading the software, but found NO improvement. Any one know how I can get the Advanced Menu to work with WindowsME?
The best feature of these is how well they seal out ambient noise.When you first use them the sensation of having something all the way inside your ear is different and somewhat unpleasant, however after a time or two you get completely used to it and then it actually feels better than the usual earphones because they're quite comfortable. It's just a new sensation that takes some time for adjustment.I really like using them in the gym to help cut down background noise. I also like them on planes.I have some Bose noise canceling headphones that I use when flying and have found that you can combine both these Etymotics and the Bose headphones by using the Etymotics for the MP3 sound then put the Bose noise canceling on over your ears to reduce the jet engine noise. It's a very effective combination and comfortable.The cables are very small, light and flexible which is great for wearing but after about a year and a half my first pair developed an electrical short in the wires and became unusable. I attribute this to the wires being so small and delicate - so this is a shortcoming in the design.I immediately purchased another pair and will try and be more careful in how I handle them so I don't put any stress on the wires.
Best camera in this price class. The IS feature is amazing, must have feature. The only complaint is the flash recharge time is a little slow due to 2 AA batteries. If you take lots of indoor pics, go for the Canons with 4 AA batteries (A6xx). For sports and kids this a great camera.
Having zero experience with iPod-type devices and with purchasing music online, this grandma put music on her grandchildren's Christmas gift of the Silver 2GB Nano in only half a day with only 2 calls to customer support. If I can do it, anyone can. The Apple support are incredibly patient, helpful, have a sense of humor, and you don't have to wait long to get through to them. I just wish the iPod Nano came with a written manual. I did go online and print the 60-page feature guide and it didn't help me with my problem with getting the audiobook out of the music category. Once I did the "Manually manage music" option, the audiobook went in the correct category. A 2 1/2 hour book took minutes to download from the iTunes store (that's the Apple online site where you can purchase books, music, etc.)and minutes to transfer to the Nano. I loaded about 50 songs and 1 book and used 0.1 GB of the available 1.7 GB capacity using a DSL connection and a pc with a USB 2.0 port. The best part was listening to the music. It's stereo sounding, clear and the best I've heard coming out of a radio/cd player in ages. I just laid back in the recliner and listened for an hour. I bought the Tough Skin Nano holder which does have screen protection, because the Nano's are going to a 6-year old and an 8-year old. The Skins come in colors which will differentiate silver Nano's going to the same family.
I was extremely pleased with the way this set looks (physically). It's absolutely beautiful! The picture is great both in STV and HDTV. It works well with all of my components and has plenty of inputs.All in all I am very satisfied and think the set is well worth what I paid for it (about $1200). I would recommend this set to any one looking for a 40" LCD TV.I buy many products from Amazon and have always been happy with what I have received.
This device aids my college daughter in expanding her locations when working off the home Belkin 54G WAP. Pricing better than Walmart [that made it to Ripley's Believe it or not!].
Lois McMaster Bujold is a novelist who's work is so good that it's almost impossible to characterize her stuff in any conventional sense. Even her more "minor" novels, such as "Cetaganda" or "The Spirit Ring," are interesting and well thought out; her "major" novels, such as "Mirror Dance" or "A Civil Campaign" (among others) are all of that and the bag of chips besides. :)Yet I found it hard to classify "Curse of Chalion," partly because it was so different from anything else Ms. Bujold had ever written before. It's a classic hero's journey, yes; Lupe dy Cazaril, swordsman and scholar, had been left behind on purpose due to an enemy's callous act, and nearly died several times as an oarsman on a slaveship before his ship was liberated. After fleeing the ship and being nursed back to health, Cazaril makes his way toward the one woman he believes might both be powerful enough to help and be moved enough by his plight to help him -- the Provincara dy Baocia.Once there, the Provincara begs his aid; seems her granddaughter, the royesse Iselle (basically, the princess, who's third in line to the throne of Chalion) needs a tutor. She's too wild and willful for most women tutors, who don't respect her mind well enough; Cazaril, who's literally seen Hell itself, isn't afraid of her, or of anything (though he doesn't realize it). He takes her on, in the process also teaching her lady in waiting, Betriz dy Ferrej, daughter of the castle warder.Because the Provincara is the mother in law of the dowager royina, Cazaril doesn't have to fear for his life. Yet there's danger stalking the kingdom; danger of a type never seen before. And it's up to Cazaril to figure out the danger, stop it in its tracks, and then pick up the pieces . . . if he can.Sound interesting? It's even more interesting than that to read, as there's a highly involved theology going on with the Five Gods (Father, Mother, Daughter, Son, and Bastard), the courtly intrigue is spot on, and the dangers inherent for crowned heads laid plain for all to see.This is one of my favorite books, even if I can't really classify it in the "Bujold pantheon," as it's simply so different from her previous work. But that doesn't matter; read this book. You'll enjoy it, you'll appreciate it, and you might even learn something from it.Five stars, highly recommended.Barb Caffrey
This was a gift....person who got the gift likes it alot. Nothing more to say other than thank you much.
Let me first say that I'm not an expert on headphones. I was looking for something that was a bit better than the standard earphones that comes with the iPhone. I tried ear buds and I didn't like them because I didn't like the feeling of having something so far into my ear. These headphones are the perfect fit and they are comfortable. I walk everyday and and don't have any issues with them coming off. I had to set the iPhone EQ to "rock" to get the bass I was looking for. The only thing that would make them better is if they had a built in microphone for incoming calls.
I purchased a Sony portable DVD player this time last year. Big mistake. It stopped working shortly after the 90 day warranty and Sony would do nothing but let me pay them for a repair/exchange. So I paid for an exchange + Shipping. Then the replacement they sent (same model) would not even turn on. Then they offer to let me pay to send that one back too (months have transpired because they do not send a replacement until they have logged in and assessed the one you send back). Meanwhile, I still have nothing. Sony charge me $500 for a lemon product and will not stand behind it. I will never purchase a Sony product again.
Works great, but is heavy. If you have Optical Video Out, use it (just one tiny cable).
Good price but now the connectors are loose and I just moved it from one machine to another. I guess you get what you paid for.
If you need additional disk space without something dangling on your laptop, this is the way to go! I used many USB external hard disks but they require me to plug them in.The installation was extremely easy. I popped in the new drive into the bay, removed the existing DVD drive, and pushed in the tray. I then used a disk partition software (which is NOT included and is required) to set up a partition on the new drive. After that I formatted it as NTFS to have Windows recognize it.My laptop is Thinkpad T61.
I couldn't believe how easy it was to shop at home, you can shop and compair all of the high-def sets. The Toshiba 37" was perfect for the space I had, most other brands offered 32" or 40" screens, one too small the other too big. The picture is amazing, you have to see it to believe it. It was easy to set up, my cable was high-def ready. Every step of the order was as promised, the set was delivered on time in perfect condition. I would recommend Toshiba high-def to anyone who wants to be blown away by the new age of television, you won't believe your eyes.
I bought this radio on the basis of online reviews promising outstanding reception. I need to get good reception on a relatively weak local station. I've tried several other radios that couldn't do the job, most recently a Sony that looked great, but could not detect the desired station. The Receptor distinguishes between adjoining stations and brings in the program crisply and clearly. It's also nicely compact.
Received this product a solid 7 years ago and have been using it faithfully ever since. College kid's dream really. With the right cables it can serve as your perfect home theater system when your home is the size of a dorm room. The CD changer seems to have trouble opening the bay now (but after 6 years of working properly, not really a complaint, its expected with heavy use). I love this thing.
It's a very tight fit for 15" laptops - maybe I measured wrong?But I have Dell 6000 Inspiron and it barely fit, almost had to force it into the bag. But otherwise, it's a great bag with lots of storage for spare battery, power supply, pens, notepads, etc..
This cable hooked up perfectly with great videoand audio. Nice product AmazonThe length is nice so there is not a lot of cord to hide.
I'm not an every day coffee drinker, so I didn't want to invest in a programmable coffee maker. I selected the Presto coffeemaker for three reasons: (1) it can brew small batches of coffee as well as large servings; (2) it doesn't require much counter space in my kitchen; (3) it is easy to use. I brewed two cups of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee on first use, and I was not disappointed. The coffee was rich, hot, and fast. I recommend using coffee filters to prevent grounds from settling as well as for easy clean up.
Basically, you're buying a budget webcam with some fun interactive games for your kids to play with. Don't expect anything like Wii, X-box, or PS2. There is no serious gaming going on here. Just fun goofy activities that add up to lots of laughter and silliness.The Creative webcam itself is decent. It's a well-built budget model (Creative Labs VF0040 WebCam Instant) that works for most home applications like Gamestar, AIM video chat, etc. Creative drivers are included for use with many different systems, but you can only use the Gamestar on Windows 2000/XP systems. (Don't know about Vista.) I like how it's built so you can use in different positions - either on a table top, on top of a PC, or safely propped on an LCD laptop screen. You do need some decent lighting, but I've gotten good results with a small 25 watt table lamp I keep by my PC. The nice thing is that this webcam is usable with other programs, it's not locked to just using Gamestar. (Don't expect razor sharp quality of a video camera - you'll be sorely disappointed.)The Gamestar programs are silly fun. There are two sections to Gamestar - Games and Activities. The Games section is geared for older kids under 13 and the Activities section is more geared for pre-schoolers and younger kids; although I don't doubt everyone of all ages will want to try this and have fun with it - we adults have had a giggling good time with the games ourselves.One of my favorite is the picture gallery. There's a couple of dozen photos where you can have your face superimposed on either another person, animal, or flower. You can then take a snapshot that is save on the PC and can be printed. While this is not new game technology, it's still fun to play with.Then there's the fish music, karate matches, dancing, and more. All simple fun - nothing hugely sophisticated, just a lot of eye candy for kids to add up to lots of movement and giggles. My four-year-old son has had a great time playing with Gamestar - he jumps, moves, and laughs at himself being silly and seeing silly things happen on the computer screen.The best way to look at this setup is that your buying an attractive budget webcam with some extra software to add a lot of fun to your webcam. Young kids, webcam newbies, and even adults of all ages will likely find something fun with this - even if they don't want to admit it.
This router is an excellent value! It works as advertised. The range is great, even if the router is not "in the open". I use that phrase because I have my router on the floor, tucked behind the sofa, yet I get a great signal throughout the house (single story).One frustration I had, was using Wireless-N, whereby the router's range had seemed limited. However, I've learnt that Wireless-N (because of its higher frequency and shorter wavelength) does not penetrate concrete walls (especially steel-reinforced ones) very well (this type of building is typical in the Caribbean, where I reside), so I switched to Wireless-G, and that has helped tremendously. I now get range most spots in the house. Of course, there are still a few "blind" spots, but this, I understand, is typical of any wireless router.The router is very reliable and has been going steady ever since I set it up over a year ago.The router, in that case, is more than worth the price I paid, and setup and administration are really easy. In my opinion, you really can't go wrong with this router, especially at a sale price of $19.99!
I'm very happy and lucky I found this player for sale. I bought it immediately and good thing I did because searching for another (which was available last week) I found nothing. So, anyway, this review is for the item and not the sale. The Samsung YP-K3 (in my opinion) is the best thing since sliced bread. I got one a few years ago as a gift from my husband and so loved it (black and sleek) but by some weird twist of fate -- I ran it over with my van..........eventually it just konked on me. I was frustrated because Samsung no longer makes this beautiful little player. So, after purchasing another model (hate it -- see my review on that one) I was searching once again. I am so happy with this little mp3.I've also been researching the Samsung Galaxy 3.6 and I just may invest in one of these..........any opinion of that one will be greatly appreciated.Why I love it: 1. You can download by picking and choosing (I use Windows Media Player) and it does not just take everything you have in your computer and load it automatically. 2. It is slim and fits easily in your pocket. 3. It is a touchscreen. 4. You can load photos if you want. 5. You can create playlists. 6. It has FM radio. What I don't like about it: 1. Nothing -- except this one is red and I prefer black -- but beggars can't be choosers. 2. Samsung does not make it anymore. :)
I have a Compaq Presario V2000 and the case is too big. My laptop measures about 13.3"x9.5"x1" and the case is about 15.5"x12.5"x1" and it stretches! The case was okay except I would've liked it if it was a little more sturdy and snug. Pro: the extra pocket in the front for power cord.
I wasn't sure about after market product but cheap enough for me to try and it works great and have already printed many times without an issue.
My toddler managed to hide our phone away in the sofa for 6 months before we found it. Afterwards it wouldn't charge up at all. I usually like to buy authentic OEM batteries but Uniden wants a pretty penny for the original battery, so I gave these a try. They seem to work and hold charge. I've been using it about a month and it seems okay. I hope this pack lasts at least a year.The price seems to have gone up. My advice - buy if you can get it for $10 or under. Above that, go with a new handset.. they seem to run around $20 and they do have that original Uniden battery.
I'm lucky enough to own some of the best lenses made, and when it comes to protecting them, B&W; is my first choice. In addition to UV filters, I also use B&W; for their polarizers and ND filters.The filter is obviously high quality, threading easily and securely onto my lenses with no binding or looseness whatsoever...this tends to be my number one complaint with other brands - they either don't go on smoothly, don't stay on securely, or are difficult to remove (especially in cold weather). Not so with the B&W.;From an optical perspective, although I don't have any exacting way to measure it, I certainly don't see any degradation in image quality from use of this filter on my lenses. Colors and contrast seem identical with and without. One thing I do with filters is to inspect them by looking at reflections at a steep angle. If you look at the reflection of a bright object with lots of straight lines off the filter, some brands reveal a bit of rippling or color difference, and sometimes it's different with the filter mounted on a lens. I've never seen this with any B&W; product.For ultra-wide angle lenses, B&W; makes a line of thinner filters that won't cause vignetting, however I only use them when absolutely necessary as I find it difficult to attach lens caps or hoods to the thinner mounts.If you have thousands of dollars invested in your lenses, the cost of a high quality filter seems like a no-brainer.Highly recommended.
It would be nice if you could remove the strap when not needed - other then that..it's a cute little tripod for my little digital &#34;Zoom&#34; which does it job well.
I first pick this scanner because it was nice and compact looking, with an eye catching silver slim design. It had USB 2 and good resolution, but like most scanners doesn't have too many other features. It ran fine on my PIV XP laptop with 512mb, the driver and software install perfectly on the first try. People, who say they have software issues, should reformat their machine, because there are some software or memory conflicts from human error. Usually people install thing and erase system files improperly or accidentally.Performances:Scanning images on this machine is fast and the scans look great. Its actual scanning perform is a lot better then the machine that replaced it. The HP 6110 all-in-one scanned a lot slower and produced very grainy images. Canon's scans were much smoother quality.Bad bulb that went lights out:I like everything in this little scanner, but Canon cut corner on two major issues. The first, which was the reason I had to return it, is: there is no ON/OFF switch. The scanner power up through the USB cable when the computer turns on. Sometime I leave my laptop on for whole day, which also leaves the scanner on for a whole day: this is how I figured the light bulb died within the first month. At first, I unplugged the USB cable, but over time you forget or get careless. Maybe there is a setting to control this, but it was too late. Canon cut corner on the ON/OFF switch simply to save money. The other smaller problem, but annoying feature is the driver software doesn't let you customize scanning sizes. After using a HP for years, I would like to pick my own scan size, sometime like 72dpi or 350dpi. Canon preset dpi in increment of 100s is annoying.The return to the storeGood thing the bulb died on the 28th day so I got to return and exchange for a more feature HP 6110, but with lesser performance rating. I stayed away from Canon's cool but cheaply constructed design, until the overly impressive Canon's I960 photo printer changed my mind.
I just recently bought the DC 210 for my brother for his birthday and wanted to give my mother a camera a step up. Although I have not viewed the footage she is incredibly happy with her birthday present. Given that she is not technology savvy and has figured it out without the book speaks to the ease of use. The batteries also have a long play time. Next she'll try to tackle the software but I have yet to be updated on it. Hopefully it works well. The camera is very compact and by far an upgrade from her 80's model. I would reccomend it to the average user any day. I can't peak highly enough of canon products in general.
It only functions on the volume buttons, but sometimes volume up bring the volume down, and sometimes they don;t work at all. 2008 VW R32
This is a good multiple machine but there are two problems: the printhead has to be replaced much too often (1000 or so pages) and Canon will only sell them with ink. This is a real problem for individuals who use photo ink as well as regular ink. You cannot get an extra printhead without paying for ink cartridges you may not need.
I have a lot of mp3 players and I know some are rotten, but the irock mp3 players are great! They have wonderful sound and if you add a media card, you get 128 megabites of memory!!! Good for the person who has a good amount of music and who likes compact players (dont we all?). GREAT PLAYER!!!!
I bought this almost a year ago, and since then have bought I think 2 more! Very good cable and would buy again if I needed another. And for the price, you just can't beat it!
I bought this adapter to use with my laptop (t61p). I am using it with a 320 GB Western Digital internal hdd for notebooks. The adapter is quite well made and works ideally with my laptop. The drive in the adapter works as a 2nd hdd for the laptop and is plug-n-play. Overall an excellent addition to my laptop and ideal for folks who need extra disk storage on-board.
This camera was a gift for my wife. She loves it! Carries it around in her purse. It is easy to use. She likes the movie and photo review functions. Transferring data to the computer is a snap. I would like to see more zoom.
...and it does what it's supposed to do...at a reasonable price. Can't ask for more than that now, can you?
Together with polirizer filter, an hald ND filter is the only filter you really need on digital camera.It is absolutely fantastic and usefulness.Just put the dark part of the filter in corrispondence of the lighter part of the scene, misure spot exposition on the darker part of the scene and you will have a very deatiled image, both on dark and light parts.I never go around to take photos without it now
I'm not a tech genius, but I'm definetely capable of figuring out tech items. This is super easy to hook up, however, tweaking the settings to make your pictures look great (I/e not balanced and dark) is tricky at best.I spent two hours fussing with it and still couldn't get as good of results as I wanted.I've bought refill paper/ink and every time the ink runs out before the paper does. This ends up being about the same cost per print as taking film to Costco or Wal-mart, the convenience of having it available and in home is great... it's just not super user friendly.
The product does exactly what is designed to do, and that is to allow you to take a 3.5 inch hard drive and convert it for portable USB use.It works very well and the only thing that prevents it from getting 5 stars is the use of very small screws to tighten the enclosure. It wasn't a problem for me as my vision is very good but it could prove to be a minor problem for someone who doesn't have at least average vision.
Used these 2-way radios for many years, still going strong. Reception range very good and enough channel variations to find a clear one. Use for hunting coordination with earphone/microphone rig. Works well, deer don't hear you. Don't even know if they sell them any more?
Works just as advertised and I would recommend it. Pleased with shipping and cost of product. Don't buy the really cheap ones.
This product allowed me to retrieve otherwise lost information from 2 hard drives that were unbootable. It worked flawlessly on a IDE and a Laptop drive.
Once again the review must report that the item is not what is advertised - it is certainly not visibly coated and at night gives a nasty reflection in the display and resulting shot. It would be great if the supplier said - "omigosh, am I really selling a piece of cr*p? Well everyone please send it back and I'll send you a really good one", but that's not likley is it...oh well...
I bought this recorder to create some podcasts of my classes (high school). The idea is to have the students record certain group projects and then use the audio to create "quick and dirty" podcasts - nothing fancy. The sound quality is pretty low, even on "HQ", but, for the price, I really can't complain. It sounds like a very old-school tape recorder in a lot of ways. I'm not even going to talk about the camera as a functioning part of the piece because it's a piece of crap (your cell phone will do much better). But the recorder is easy to use, with working through the menu being easy enough for a bunch of 14-year-olds to figure out. If you're looking for something quick, simple, and cheap and the sound quality isn't an issue as long as it's audible, then the Olympus W-10 is your best bet.
The V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds are fantastic. They fit well. The seal is good enough to block out wind sounds when biking. In fact their sound is so good after listening to XM through the earphones the car sound system sounds weak. I actually thought someone had changed the settings in the car. The earbuds provide good detail and excellent bass. I haven't listened to any high end buds yet but for the money these must compare very well.
Having lost a tripod just like this one I was very happy to see it for sale at Amazon! Keep it in your pocket or in your camera bag, its always there when you need it. It will support any "point and shoot" digital camera. It has never failed me when I need a tripod.
These are the best earphones for the price!!! Very comfortable! Last a long time & take much abuse! Will always buy Panasonic products!Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones with XBS Port
I have had this unit since 2001. However, but it stopped working in 2004. The amp started a loud popping noise after being on for less than 5 minutes.Mind you, that we only used it occasionally and never very loud as it could rattle pictures off the wall.I've looked around for a replacement plate amp but never got one.I'm working on wiring it so I can by-pass the amp and run it off the sub output of my AV Amp...but I will use an old Yamaha Receiver, with the left and right output bridged, as the power for the D115.BTW:Somewhere I once read the following:"The 10" will annoy your neighbors...with the 15", they'll call the cops."Anyway, that convinced me to buy it. When it worked, it was great!
What I prefer are Canon products. What I do not like is Canon's lack of customer service for repairs, inks, and for misc. parts. If your printer is over 5 years old Canon it not there for your needs. Canon is only their for a new printer at twice the Dollars. Where is an incentive to buy another Canon product with their very poor customer service? Why would anyone buy a Canon printer???
No even the only battery, I have the grip and I buy one BP511 from canon and two from Ultralast. The one which came in the camera its dead after 7 months not even with a hard use. The other one, after 12months dead (I use that with my previous 30D)The ultralast batteries still working good. Just 15$ I pay last year for those, 1600mAh.
Always thought that Microwaves are all pretty much the same - not so, this one is in a different league.
I gave this to my husband. He loves new toys. It took a while to get used to using it, but it all went well and he enjoys it.
This product was purchased with Metra 40-GM10 to fix a two antenna to one slot issue on my 2011 Camry. The combination of the two seemed to help my radio reception significantly.I am happy with this purchase.
I use this for the workstation area in my bedroom.I have my Printer, Laptop charger, Fans, PS3, PC and a light plugged into this fine specimen.Great buy!The only thing that sucks is the 4-feet cord but that's what you get for a cheaper priced surge protector.
I can't decide if I'm going to hang my TV or a side of beef on this thing. I think I saw one in my gym with guys doing chin-ups on it.
the product worked well and was priced below places like best buy and circuit city. I needed it in a hurry to tape my daughters ballet dance. It got here in time!
This card is used with an LG Octane and works perfectly. Can't beat the price either and came with an adapter for a PC.
wow " this flash is every thing i expected. it removes the dark shadows when set at 75% bounce . i have wanted one for a long time . it was a bit pricey but well worth the money. i would rcomend to any one amazon is great to deal with. ihave ordered many times from them . they a little higher priced ; but you get what you order in a timley manor and they will take it back if damaged or is not as repensented by the seller. in all a good safe place to roder from . thank you amazon.
When you look at the pic, your think solid titanium. Try slightly hardened plastic. I have had this case for a little more than a month and it is falling apart. The hinge keeps detaching and can't be fixed. Screws become dislodged and will forever remain squeeky. I am afraid to open it for fear and screw may come out and I will lose it permanently. The plastic bends and dents easily. Once I dropped the case and it popped open and the SD Card popped out onto the floor. It is lucky I got this for free with my Tungsten E or I would be severely mad at spending $40 in a store. The price on this site is better and more reflects the value of the case. Should be a little lower still! :-(
Great item for shooting on a mono-pod, or tripod. The rapid fire hold, is a great item, the cord could be a little longer.
This little thing works just as it says it does and maybe even better. I blew $300 on a Harmony 890 thinking it was my only option to control my components in a cabinet. This works better than the harmony and doesnt have near as many wires.
I'm not entirely new to photography. I had two canon pocket cameras (35mm) and a Sony digital pocket camera, so I had some expectations about what could be done. I have to say that the FZ50 has blown me away. In the automatic mode, it's great for point and shoot. I doubt I'll ever use it for video clips, but I've been able to include pictures in my power point presentations that have been very helpful. I have been slowly acquainting myself with the various modes and capabilities, such as the macros for closeups. This process will take several months at least. Well worth the price.Quality is outstanding and everything works as it should. I'm not sure that the extra memory (10.1 MP) is actually necessary, and if you could get a FZ30 for less, that would actually be a better deal for most folks.
awsome picture, and super quiet. with lens shift setting up projector is a snap, sit back and enjoy. no need to spend top dollar this unit does it!
This remote does all it says it will do. My problem is: why couldn't the designers have done better with the buttons?! They are difficult to press without looking down and usually needing 2 hands. All in all I do like this remote. It has simplified the commands and eliminated all my other remotes. Setting it up took some time and patience, but worked out OK. If the buttons aren't an issue for you then I highly recommend this remote.
I got this scanner for basic home use. It is geat! And the software is very simple to use. The resolution in standard mode is enough good to almost every kind of work you need, even with graphics and pictures. The direct to printer copy mode is an interesting feature, only you have to set the printer in economic mode if you want to spare ink. This is an intelligent product from Canon.
I have seen lousy products before, but this one beats them by a mile. I can live with so-so accuracy, speed, but trying to transfer scanned text to PC is like a trying to communicate with a lost satellite in the space. I cannot believe that in this age and time, where you would take for granted connecting any electronic device to PC, that a product like this would actually come to market. I must have spent over 10 hours to make this work. For my use, the scanning is not bad, actually better for what I had paid for, which is why gets a one star, but PC interface for the device seem more like an after thought.
This case is one of the best I have seen for HandHeld computers. You may want to buy this case for the reasons: It looks good and ellegant compared to other cases from the same type... The case is closed, so any papers, credit cadrs or money you store inside won't fall out, and are protected just like the Palm itself. I have the Palm Pilot IIIc (the biggest) and I can still fit in a cheque book and several notes... It is water ressistant and protects the palm from all sides.The reason you might want to skip the case: It's big. Not enough room for credit cards.All in all, I find this case Very good indeed
I did some research and found this deal on amazon the best on the web for 8GB or less. If you go bigger with the same brand it seems to be just as good of a deal for the price.This memory card has worked well for me. I don't use a cable when transferring files from my camera to my computer, I just pull the card out and push it into the media card reader. This card has withstood multiple insertions in and out of the camera and the computer, and it has held up well-- that means it's durable.The class 6 is substantially faster than the regular SD card I was using at first, and I needed at least this type of speed to be able to shoot video or burst mode with my DSLR. It has been plenty of speed for me, but I haven't used anything faster. I imagine if you are shooting extended video clips with your camera or if you are into sports photography where you need like 40 burst shots in a row, than you might want to go faster. Otherwise this one works great. Recommended.
i got this after having a couple sonys with more than a couple issues. but this camera is fantastic!! my sister has one so i knew the quality was there before i got it, however its ease of use and breathtaking photos stun me every time. I am more than please with this camera!!
Just finished my basement and ran speaker wire through the walls and these worked great for mounting my four sattelite speakers.
I don't really like Sony in general but these are pretty good. Great sound, not too big. Does a good job canceling all the noise in busy development office at work.
Bought a nice Nikon DSLR but wanted a second battery to have with it. There is nothing more annoying then at a party and it's time to do the cake and your battery light is blinking. I cannot tell the difference between this battery and the Nikon battery that came with the camera. Have had the batteries for a year and a half, both still work great.
Although I'd read a number of negative reviews about the Huey Pro before purchasing, I bought on the strength of the Pantone reputation and a good experience with an earlier calibration device, the Eye-one Display LT. I'm using it on a CRT on a Windows XP Pro platform. It installed with no problem and is functioning as expected. The calibration process couldn't be easier and I especially like the ambient light adjustment feature.
I am loving my little case. It fits the camera and charger and batteries very well. On the days you leave the charger at home, you can use it to hold the camera and your wallet, so it is almost like a mini purse or satchel, works for both men and women. Honestly I liked it more than I thought I would. :)
Beautiful, Great TV with Superior Picture Quality! Amazon's Fast & Profeesional Shipping and Service has laid all my BIG TICKET online buying hestitations to rest..... Thanks Amazon!
I get 30Mbps down and 12Mbps up with this modem. I'm paying my cable provide for 16Mbps service so I'm extremely happy because this modem makes it faster than other modems. The fact that I'm getting near T3 speeds is amazing.
I was tempted to try the generic ink, but too many reviews mentioned leakage, streaking, ect. I'd rather just have trouble free ink, so I bought the name brand. No regrets.
I only received my travel companion a few days ago but so far I am impressed. I live in a small town not even near a large city and find that the maps are great - they even have a lot of roads in my hometown that I never expected to be. I have only played arround with the PDA features a little bit but everything seems to work just fine. The GPS functions such as the address entry, route calculations, alternate route and recalculations are all very simple to use and accurate.
I have tried many types of CD-R's to record music and I have found that you absolutely must have a MUSIC CD-R to get the fullest, richest sound. And of the MUSIC CD-R's, I have found that the MEMOREX brand gives the richest sound with the most overtones. I have also found that they last longer, being less likely to develop "problems" years after recording.
Bought this as a replacement for the one my ISP supplied shortly after I realized I was being charged monthly for it. Wasn't with this ISP long enough to receive a solicitation for a fancier modem (Docsis 3.0). As it turns out I do, in fact, need a Docsis 3.0 modem (I use an internet based telephone service and whenever the phone rings I lose my internet connection-the modem can't seem to handle both at the same time). Other than that it is a good basic cable modem. Setup was real easy, didn't even run the dvd that came with it.
wireless connection is disconnected frequently. you can not play starcraft with other people. sucks.
Used this to power an old 20 dollar film camera I bought for a photography class, does what it needs to do, same battery lasted all semester so amazing life...BTW I was useing the canon EOS 650.
I don't think that very many people use or need all the different kinds of plug ins that it comes with. If you travel around the world then you would need it, but if you are just an average joe then you won't. I was looking for just the standard one with the american outlet, but all that they had was the internation usage. Product too bulky.
I ordered this cable to connect an old HP LaserJet to a Dell Laptop running Vista home. I plugged the cable in, the computer installed the driver in under 30 seconds, and I was able to print immediately. It does exactly what it's supposed to do!
BUILDORBUST is a great AMAZON seller! I called him about the order and he answered all my questions with authority! Came in the UPS truck fast and I installed them the same day, Hogtunes ROCK! Thanks Buildorbust!
The DVD player I ordered was apparently damaged in the factory. When I opened the box, the DVD drive door had been snapped off and the drive was inoperable. I had to return it at my own expense, and was out $20.00. So I went and bought a Toshiba instead.
Outstanding lens. Stabilization is a key feature.The vendor delivered as promised -- on time and packaged securely.A good purchase through an Amazon vendor.
This is really not a horrible product. HP claims on its site that this scanner is compatible with Mac OSX 10.6 Not until after I got the scanner and tried to download the software that I discovered HP did not plan to release 10.6 software til the coming spring. Besides that i'm sure it works great with other computers...The duplex is really truly slow... unlike other duplex scanners that scan both sides of the page at the same time, this scanner scans one side, then flips the page around, scans the other side, flips it around AGAIN to spit it back out the other end....quality was decent, scans were typically straight, and clear...file sizes were larger than normal, but that was HP's software... Instead I decided to use my brother All in one laser copy fax to scan everything in using the Automatic Document Feeder....It was only $99 compared to HP's $259, its faster, and produces smaller PDF sizes....PLUS...works PERFECTLY with Mac OSX 10.6-
I like the idea of a grey card that travels in any of my carrying options; Pelican case, shoulder bag, knapsack or around the neck using the lanyard.I shoot with a Canon 7D, and I use these cards at the start of a shoot by taking an exposure of the white card or grey card so that the card is reflecting the same light as my subject. In order to get the optimal result, I switch the auto focus off, and try to fill the frame with the card, so that the resultant exposure is mostly the white or grey card only, while still reflecting the light I'll be shooting in.Next, I use the menu tab to go to the second camera settings tab (second red tab from the left), and use the scroll wheel to drop down to the fourth choice, which is "Custom WB". Select this choice, and using the shot you just took of the white or grey card, select the option "use WB data from this image for Custom WB". You'll get the custom white balance icon as you hit the "set" button. Once you've done this, select the white balance option and select the custom WB icon. Now, your shots will use the white balance based on the white card you've shot using the same reflected light that you intend to use for your shots. Repeat the process as the light changes. I generally take a quick few test exposures, and see how the custom white balance effect compares to the Auto WB or the other WB settings (such as sunlight, cloudy, etc) and almost always find the custom white balance to be more accurate.By carrying the cards around my neck on the lanyard, I look like a photo-geek but I have the color cards handy, to re-set the custom balance as the light changes.You can also do the method of shooting the cards at the beginning of a sequence, and using the exposure of the cards in Photo Shop to use the eyedropper tool to set white balance. However, I prefer to make changes as the light changes for truer white balance. Having the cards on the lanyard means that this option is always at hand.Nice product, cards can be used, abused and cleaned, and being on the lanyard, they're always handy to tweak your white balance as the light changes throughout your shoot. I find this to be more accurate than shooting a mess of pictures throughout the day in a variety of lighting conditions, and trying to force-fit all the white balance at the end of the day with the eyedropper tool in PS. I may be wrong in this, but so far I prefer to use the cards in this manner.
Very disappointing. I've been a loyal Toshiba customer and used the machine, but did not overuse it, and cleaned the heads regularly and one night, barely a year and a half after purchase it just died. The cost of repair was not worth the investment and it was well past the warranty so I discarded it. It's a shame, I liked Toshiba products but I don't plan to buy another one now.
I had been in search of a system (or some kind of configuration) that would work for my application, which was playing high-fidelity music from my Mac, and wow, this IS IT. By the end of my search I had decided to go with a mini system, and after researching the Onkyo and Denon options, I decided to go with the Yamaha. And I've got to say, I'm so glad I went with the Yamaha...all the rest had one negative or another, but this Yamaha has it all - incredible clear and precise sound, great bass performance without a sub, but incredible with one, peerless aesthetic fit and finish, and marvelous build quality. Just in the weight of the amp/receiver, one can feel the heft of Yamaha quality. And the speakers - heavy, meticulously crafted, and the finish, wow, if you sat it on top of a Yamaha grand piano, it would disappear. Other pluses: subwoofer out (obviously), plenty of inputs, simple and capable remote, excellent iPod compatibility (with purchase of the dock, which is reasonably priced), and Yamaha's PureDirect feature, which is present on the company's high-end hi-fi amps and receivers, and allows the input signal to bypass all the internal processing of the receiver. This is excellent if you are using, for example, an SACD player, and you want to hear the most direct, unencumbered sound that can be output by the player. The DVD/CD also seems very capable, admittedly not for today's HD applications, but with progressive scanning and component video output it ought to get by quite well in an office type of setup. And there are little details I appreciate as well; for example, on the remote, there are dedicated input buttons, for CD, tuner, aux, etc. rather than one input button that forces you to scroll through all the inputs to get to the one you want. Overall, I would say I am extremely pleased with this system - there's nothing mini about its power output or capability, only its size.
This is a great quality ethernet cable, and presents a great value for your needs. Just make sure the length is correct and you should be good to go.
Great little smart chip. Very fast in processing video. Althought you really can't see the difference with the naked eye I'm sure it works way better that anything less. What else can I say?
This a good quality receiver. The price is comparable with most of the other receivers in this class. The big difference that I see is legendary Sony quality. I own many Sony products and have been pleased with their performance. I think this is one instance where a "name brand" will pay off. Sony doesn't make any "junk products"!
For the money, this lens offers the best in terms of bang for buck in terms of image and build quality that you can get on a Canon, especially on a full-frame camera. Anyone looking for a great portrait lens should get hold of one of these. End of story.Pros:Great focal length for portraitsAmazing bokehGood low-light use without flashGood build qualityFast, quiet focusFull-time manual focus overridePriceCons:Build quality is not as high as an L lens - but still high enough*Not as good in low-light as the 85 1.2*Bokeh not as creamy as 1.2 version**The $1,500 difference comes down to these major differentiators.Get one.
After 6 weeks the camera flash stopped working. Called support, & was instructed to mail it to them insured, and if I'm lucky I'll get it back before Christmas. Was looking forward to using camera for the Holiday season. On top of being inconvenienced, it will cost me (shipping & insurance) to get it fixed.When it works, it's a great camera.
Put it on a smooth flat, non-moving surface and it is fine. But so is a beanbag, a book or a number of other handy camera supports.The super revolutionary "visoelastic morphing polymer" appears to be Super-Putty, the children's toy.The unit does not stick well to verticl surfaces and you are putting your camera at risk when you use it in this manner. If you could use it on a vertical surface, you are restricted to vertical format images. (Good luck with your camcorder when a flagpole is your only available support.)The goo will pick up loose debris from whatever surface you put it on. So unless you want to pick out bark, don't use it on trees. It can also lift paint, so don't use it on painted surfaces or wallpaper. As you can see, the number of places you can actually use this thing is limited.Overall, this product looks appealing, but the reality is that the demos are all marketing hype. In real life, this thing is essentially worthless. Get aJoby GP1-01EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey)(or one of several other Gorillapod models) instead.Jerry
Inmotion im9, is a must have for older iPods, for touches and IPhone unit will not charge, but will work on 30 pin in door but too tall to close door, not a big deal, or aux port for playing, (just charge iPhone with your charger).Unit: perfect size, well made and solid. Again well made not cheap thin plastic. handle? (its not the 70s, dont need a handle) Battery life goodSound: unbelievable, has a lot of low bass, so sound travels far, great for outside, adjust equalizer on your iPod or iPhone in music settings.Power: battery sounds good and last a couple hours b4 getting quiter but for louder play, use A/C adapter, for camping get a sig outlet power inverter, extension cord,Go to the beach and put on pandora app and enjoy,I recommend this unit, 5 stars for this unit, 3 stars, won't charge newer itouch or iPhone, and to get you to read this,Note: I believe someone sells a 30 pin adapter to get older speaker units to play and charge at same time.
I saved about $60 by replacing the battery on my ipod mini myself. Very easy to do. I found a step by step video on Cnet.com on how to replace the battery and it worked perfectly.
I was a little skeptical when deciding wether or not I wanted to try this product when it was offered to me through the Vine Program. There were so many negative reviews or reasons why it didn't work, different models it would work with and one review specified Sony, which is the type of laptop I own. We actually own TWO Sony Vaio laptops and when my charger went last month, I was surprised to find out that it would cost me almost $80.00 to replace it with a genunie Sony part.I'm more than happy that I took the chance. This gives new meaning to the word "Universal" and I have to say that I can't agree with the other reviews that claim it doesn't work with a Sony or Dell or HP. The fact of the matter is, it works with all three. How do I know? I tried these adaptor tips on our two Sony laptops, our parent's HP and our friend's Dell. ALL fit perfectly! Each piece had a snug fit and connected tightly to the other, but not too tight that I couldn't interchange them with ease.The next thing I love is the retractable cord. You give it a slight tug and it goes in, pull it out to the desired length, stop and there it stays! I couldn't be more pleased with the results of this product!So, before you spend anywhere from $60.00 to $100.00 for a genuine part, I highly recommend this sturdy, compact and lightweight cord. It does the job and has continued to work with my laptop since I took it out of the package.Oh and it comes with a really nice black bag to put the charger and adaptors in when it is not in use! A value for the quality of the product! I hope you have the luck that I did. Sony users don't be afraid to purchase this charger! It worked with the two different Sony Vaio notebooks that we have! As I was just now reading some of these reviews, I couldn't believe we received the same product.
I used with my mini android PC mk808 on my TV. worked as expected allowed me to connect to the network via ethernet.
The remote is a nice piece of electronics, but the website based Logitech software you have to use to set it up is a real pain, and pretty much ruins it. The software insists on walking you through setup, and doesn't allow you control of important things like the ordering of devices on the remote, or sequencing of power-on commands.For instance, I have a receiver that powers my DVD player, and it was impossible for me to make sure the remote turns on the receiver before commanding the DVD. The software has no way of setting that up. Logitech customer service had to do that for me, but there are other things I want to change that I can't (and I could on a truly programmable remote). The "automatic" setup of devices doesn't even program buttons like the chapter forward/back function on DVD players. You have to do that manually through a tiresome HTML forms interface.Logitech needs to provide real driver software (with a website backup maybe) that allows the users to program the remote more directly, via a real graphical interface instead of simple web pages and scripts. Instead they have software that tries so hard to keep you away from the details of a smart remote that it ends up making the remote more difficult to use. I have some friends who have found the same experience with Harmony remotes. This remote is based on a good idea, but the software needs to be thrown away and done over. I can't set it up just the way I want to because the website doesn't allow me to. Calling customer service for that just isn't a reasonable option in my opinion. Ditch the web-site, Logitech!
I can't tell you how much this novel meant to me. This story is my story, and Kirk Martin somehow captured that deep, intimate connection I shared with my husband. If you've never experienced such a love, you may not understand how real Shade of the Maple is. If you have experienced that connection, or hope one day to find it, this novel beautifully and hauntingly captures it.
I compared this TV to Sony's KDL-32M3000 LCD flat panel TV. The LCD TV won out because:1. Sharper picture on HD signal - the KDF-37H1000 is a little more blurry. (Note the KDF-37H1000 picture is better than no-name brand LCDs). The Sony LCDs had better focus.1a. LCD TVs have a brighter picture. The Sony TVs have 3 picture settings: i) Vivid (very bright, what you see in Best Buy, ii) Standard (less bright, what looks better at home), and iii) Cinema (softer, more reds and earth shades). On the KDF-37H1000, you have to set it to vivid to watch even at home. On LCDs, you have to reduce brightness becuase they're brighter pictures.2. SD cable on LCD TV is much much better than on KDF-37H1000.2a. Motion was much cleaner on the LCD TVs. Sports blurred on the KDF-37H1000. I watched a bit of "8 below" Disney's Alaskan adventure with lots of white dogs and snow, and it looked bad, blurry and soft on the KDF-37H1000.3. LCD TV has much less depth. Looks sleeker. I also tapped my fingers and felt around the frames on the 2 TVs. The LCDs were firmer and fit better. The KDF-37H1000 frame was looser and cheaper materials like a toy.4. Maintainence costs - the KDF-37H1000 will require $200-400 bulb replacement in 1.5 years. The sales people said this could even happen in less than a year due to bulb malfunctions, just like in a floor lamp or any lamp. Note, Sony is phasing out LCD projection TVs in favor of SXRD, Hence, parts for the KDF-37H1000 will become harder to find. The KDF-37H1000 lamps are already $400 (Sony parts are always costlier - look at their digital camera memories, compared to Canon's).4a. The complex combination of chips, mirrors, projectors, lamps on a projection TV is more prone to break than the simpler LCD technology. I am an electrical engineer and design integrated circuits for a living.5. The KDF-37H1000 generates more heat than LCD, but much less than plasma.6. The KDF-37H1000 has moving parts, such as the cooling fan, etc., All of these are more prone to malfunction.7. Consumer reports rates the LCD TV reliability higher than projection TVs after looking at consumer repair data. Projection TVs had higher rates of return and repair.7a. The folks at Best Buy told me they saw higher rates of returns due to reliability on the KDF-37H1000 than on Sony's LCDs.8. The LCD TV has higher pixel count 1368 X 768, compared to the KDF-37H1000's 1200 X 720. This leads to sharper picture and better focus.9. Screen door effect on KDF-37H1000. When objects on screen moved, their individual pixels did not move as a group. The picture was constantly dissolving and reforming. Faces had spots that appeared and dissappeared.10. 2-3 years from now, I can put the LCD TV on a dresser in my bedroom as a 2nd TV, or put it in my study as a computer monitor. Cannot do this with the KDF-37H1000.11. Moving - when we move houses, the LCD TV will ride easily in the seat in my Honda Civic. Cannot do this with the KDF-37H1000, which will have to go in the back of the truck with my wife.The KDF-37H1000 was better than the Sony LCD TV in terms of:1. Sound was better becuase larger speakers2. A few more features and options that I will not use.3. Larger screen. However, you must sit further back to avoid seeing spots and motion blurs.Note the KDF-37H1000 is an excellent TV and very reliable compared to no-name brands. Definitely more reliable than the Samsung Slimfit TVs. We just came out fo a bruising battle with Samsung, and their reliability and customer service is not good. The KDF-37H1000 does look very good compared to Samsung or Westinghouse LCD TVs, which had cheap and shiny frames. However, the KDF-37H1000 is just not as good as Sony's 32" LCD TVs. If you want a bigger screen than Sony's LCDs, go 46" or 55" projection. The SXRD projection TVs had better motion. If you're thinking of 37", get an LCD.One thing the KDF-37H1000 has going for it is Sony reliability. I work for IBM and we design integrated circuits for Sony's products. They require a 100 defective parts per million quality level from us. This is very good in the industry.
As a comparison shopper, all of the information is not available. How many pictures are on each of the 5 rolls?
It works and it's cheap. What more can you ask for a plug to connect a 10+ year old printer to a wired network?
The JVC RX-7000 has the state-of-the-art in surround sound processing with built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. Several additional surround sound options are provided, including digitally processed Dolby Pro-Logic surround, 3-D Phonic (Virtual Dolby), and a Digital Acoustics Processor with 5 preset sound fields. Enjoy the most spectacular theater sound at home when you view movies on DVD. JVC RX7000 Features - Multi Color OSD Text CompuLink!...110 watts x 2 min. RMS, both channels driven into 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0.06% THD...100 watts x 5 min. (2 Front, 1 Center, 2 Rear speakers) RMS, into 8 ohms, 1kHz, 0.8% THD...DVD Multichannel Audio Compatible (5.1 channel analog input and 5 separate amps) for connection to existing and future multichannel sources such as DVD Audio ...Multi-Brand A/V Remote Control (VCR/TV/CATV/DBS)...Dolby Digital and DTS decoders built-in for theater quality surround from digital sources...Fully Discrete Outputs to ensure greater fidelity and longer life...Digital Acoustics Processor (DAP) with 5 preset sound fields (Theater/Hall/Live Club/Pavillion/Dance Club) digitally recreates these venues in your own home...3D-PHONIC Virtual Surround Sound creates dramatic home theater sound with just two front speakers...Text COMPU LINK will transmit text data carried by media like CD-Text and MD to display on your receiver and a television...AV COMPU LINK provides simple one touch operation between your JVC audio and video components. For example, pop a pre-recorded VHS tape into the VCR and it will automatically power up your receiver and your television and then turn them each to the proper inputs. ...ENHANCED COMPU LINK CONTROL SYSTEM...Multi-Color On Screen Display simplifies control by allowing you to choose options from your television screen to operate your receiver...Dot Matrix Fluorescent Display with Sound Pattern...Line level Sub Out...3-band electronic S.E.A. equalization with 5 presets and 1 manual setting for each source to give you flexible tone control and minimize sound degradation...Bass Boost, One-Touch Operation...1 Assignable Coaxial Digtial Input that you can designate to any digital source...2 Assignable Optical Digital Inputs that you can designate to any digital source, 1 Optical Digital Output for use with digital recording devices...3 S-Video inputs...2 S-Video outputs...1 Composite Video output...2 Main Speaker Terminals...15 AM and 30 FM station memory...2 Year parts and labor warranty...Weight: 25.0 lbs...Width: 17 3/16&quot; ...Height: 6 3/16&quot;...Depth: 16 1/4&quot;...Banana Plugs for easy speaker connections (Main1/Main2)...High-Rigidity Z-Chassis ...Dolby Pro Logic in Full Digital Processing...Pretty Cool Little Receiver...
I used the Australia adapter. I took 3 different adapter sets, not being sure which ones would work. This set was the best. For such a little piece, I kept it in my makeup bag, I used it with my flat iron, computer, and phone charger! Worked flawlessly.
bought it for my gopro cuz the price was awesome. ive been using this card for about 4 years very heavily and it still performs like new. its a class 6 but big deal. gopro recommends that you use a class 10 but i havent had a problem. file transfers are speedy and im happy with this card.
I just got two of these, one for home and one for my less-than-tech-savvy mother. It made it very easy to pull the card from a digital camera and view/edit/print the pictures...much easier than using the camera's software. It is also very portable and the USB extender cable is quite handy if you want to leave it attached to the machine.
If you do lots of portraits you need the BG2. Yes you get the added bonus of extra battery capacity and storage for the remote control F and an extra SD card too! The ON/Off/Preview switch only works when the main camera switch is on. The shutter release and other controls fit comfortably, the extra weight and size is also a plus for either larger hands or larger lenses. I'm not sure if it's worth the list price, but definitely worth the price here on Amazon.
Good looking and made specifically for the Bose speaker but not designed adequaterly fot wall mounting and wire feed.Bose UB-20 Wall/Ceiling Bracket (each) - WHITE
Okay. So I used this cable to install a Pioneer aftermarket car stereo for the first time, into a Honda Accord 2000. The way that it works is like this:The car wire harness ends in a plastic female connectorTHIS wire harness ends in a plastic male connector that matches the car's connector.You must connect the loose wires of THIS wire harness with the loose wires of the wire harness that comes with the aftermarket stereo. I soldered the wires together, but you can also use crimping (so I have heard).The stereo wire harness ends in a female connector that plugs into the back of the stereo.So, basically you are using this product to connect the car with the stereo. If you don't have something like this, you have to cut the wires that are attached to the car and solder/crimp them directly to the stereo wire harness. I cringe at the thought of doing something like this...I was careful and the stereo worked on the first try. I highly recommend using this for a "1998-Up Honda".You match wires of THIS harness to the stereo harness by matching colours, for the most part. Have the internet handy to search for directions.
When I first got this drive, it was slow and buggy but it eventually ran. WiFi and wired subnets can cross-route so one must be disabled. Mistakes in configuration parameters can instantly disable the RAID, requiring a factory reset and loss of all data. Too many files in one directory crashes the Samba server. Built-in help pages are full of broken links and references to features that don't exist. But eventually it ran and stored data.From there it only got worse. iomega now requires Windows for firmware updates, even critical ones. One of the four Western Digital IDE drives inside has failed out of warranty. The status is "Degraded Online Degraded." The admin page will not say which drive it is and, even if I knew, I'd have a hard time finding a replacement. IDE drives were obsolete long before this RAID was purchased. It's now just e-waste.
Apple's products have a good finishing and great functionality built in. But Operating system kills it completely. It hangs up for no reason.
I bought this camera recently but have been a fan of this model and the predecessor C750 since their introduction. The camera is easy to use in automatic mode, yet has all the bells and whistles a more experienced photographer might want in individual settings.The images are first rate and will blow up easily to 10 x 16 prints and larger. Colors are true and detail is fine.But by far the very best thing about this camera besides its fine picture quality and ease of use, is that it accepts AA batteries. There is no proprietary battery needed. So while on vacation or even just needing an immediate shot, you do not have to worry about dead batteries. We travel extensively, and you can always get AA's.
This is the second GPS receiver I've owned. I started out with a Magellan 315, which was perfectly good for most purposes. (I actually have no REALLY good reason to have a GPS receiver, but I've always loved orienteering and maps and related stuff ever since I was a Scout, many years ago.) However, lately I discovered geocaching, and the 315 just didn't seem to do the job, whether it was because of cloud cover or tree cover or my own inexperience, so I upgraded. I like this one very much. It feels &quot;natural&quot; in your hand, and the grip is secure (and it has a wrist loop, just in case). Under most conditions where I've used it, it's extremely accurate, particularly when it can set up WAAS averaging.I gave it four stars. One, no Mac compatibility, although I understand there's a work-around. Two, I drive a principal highway regularly, and the track, compared with the base map, always shows me at least 50 feet off the highway. I left tracking on for a dozen trips, and my track was always about 50 feet off their base map. Fifty feet is quite a bit when the claim is accuracy within three meters. (And yes, I'm using Magellan's default map datum, so it should correspond with their base map.)All that being said, I'm very pleased with the device. BTW, if you use it in the car, spring for the cigarette lighter external power cord. A data cable comes in the package, so PC users can download or upload waypoints, or even track their route on a laptop in the car, but I find the power cable more useful. There's a combination cable, too -- both data and external power.
This lens is spectacular! The results from this lens were beyond what i expected, the bokeh is amazing! Its also very small which makes it superb for travel. My only issue with this lens is that it was a little confusing while setting the aperture. You have to set it to the orange dot on the lens for it to work manually on the nikon body. I would recommend this to anyone!
Great Product except be warned that you need a SDHC compatible device not just a SD device to be able to read/use this card.
I purchased a dish network remote back in Feb. The product did arrive before guaranteed time. However it did not work. I had a hard time getting in contact with Letterman store as they would not respond to my e-mails. I posted a review. That got his attention. He then sent me an e mail asking me to remove my bad remarks and that he would refund me my product. He sent me a bad check from an account that had been closed down. So not only did I miss out on my product and funds from purchasing the remote. I have now also been charged fees through my bank for trying to deposit a bad check. Letterman Store should not be trusted so please do not go through what I have gone through and end up with product that are broke and not even get your money back.
A nice, solid little camera that does everything it should. The software if comes with is clunky; if you have the Windows Digital Camera Wizard on your computer, it will be faster and more efficient than the HP software. But the focus is nice, the flash is good, the picture quality is more than acceptable, all for an affordable price. I might not take wedding pictures with it, but it's certainly a fine day-to-day camera.Also, as mentioned in other reviews, buy rechargeable batteries--it burns through a pair of AA batteries in about a day of photographing. You'll also need to buy a memory card, but they're easily obtainable, and for $15 you'll have more storage than you could ever need.
Oh my little trackball, you've lasted longer than some relationships and many jobs. I dutifully bring you to each new employer with your now yellow tarnish and rustic look. But you're mine. After years and years (and years) of heavy use, your right-click has gotten touchy and your rollers a bit finicky, but I have grown to enjoy your nuanced approach to mousing and can't imagine being with another... I think I love you.The fact that the design is 10+ years old and people are willing to spend $50+ on this mouse means something. I wish someone would pickup this design and bring it out for usb (or bluetooth).
My first mistake was when I got this from Sharper Image when it was still in business, the device, promptly broke within a few days of purchasing, so I exchanged it for another one. That was my second mistake, I should've just gotten my money back. The battery stopped charging within a year so I got it repaired by Archos under warranty. They took forever to send it back and NEVER responded to my emails. So their customer service sucked too. Now that the device is out of warranty the HD appeared to have failed. I've read that to replace the HD by Archos costs $200!! They don't make it easy for you to replace yourself because you need their OS installed. I was extremely gentle with so the device failure was not due to undue wear.
I have Tiffen 812s in several sizes. They are a slightly different color than the 81 series warm ups and anything else I've seen. The 812 offers a special warmth that no other can offer. Sometimes I even use it with my digital SLR because the white balance settings don't quite equal the color of these. I'm not one to keep a filter on the lens all the time to protect it. Generic screw in rubber lens hoods offer protection to some degree(that's what I use all the time). The only time I put a filter on is to improve images. And the 812 does improve landscapes and portraits on a cloudy or overcast day when the light tends to be bluish. You can further enhance the warmth on a sunny day also. If you're on a tight budget like me, these inexpensive Tiffens do the job well. I haven't noticed any degrade in image quality. And using a lens hood all the time, I haven't had a problem with flare while using the filter that I wouldn't have without it on the lens.
I bought the set and they are the best speakers I have ever owned. The quality of sound is so good when you increase the volume the sound gets better and not too loud..... Also these speakers have a very sexy look and fit my family room perfectly..... Wow! I lovew these speakers
I've had my Grundig Yacht Boy G4000A shortwave radio for about a month and have used it some. I already had a Grundig Yacht Boy YB-300PE and thought it would be good idea to buy a second shortwave radio and might as well get one with SSB. I settled on buying a G4000A as it is about the cheapest way to get SSB and is a step up from a YB-300PE. The G4000A doesn't get AM as well as I had hoped and I have purchased a Kaito KA31-type antenna in hopes of getting better AM and shortwave reception indoors. I have no major beef against the G4000A but I do have a major beef against most of today's portable shortwave receivers in general. A lot of the cheap radios are little and easy to drop. Also, a lot of the expensive radios are easy to drop. I like a radio with a carrying handle on it. That basically narrows the field down to the Grundig/Eton/Tecsun S350DL-type field radios for about $100 and also the C. Crane/Redsun/Anjan CSW-type radios for about $125. The S350DL doesn't have SSB, but how much time are you going to spend listening to SSB? You can listen to some hams without having SSB. The S350DL is analog and not digital, but I like to spin an analog up and down the dial. The S350DL doesn't have memories, but I don't really need memories. I already am familiar with AM and FM stations in my area. As for remembering what shortwave stations are broadcasting where, you can write that down on a sheet of paper whether your shortwave radio has memories or not. If a portable shortwave receiver doesn't have a carrying handle, it is really a poor man's tabletop shortwave receiver, as far as I'm concerned.April 1, 2011 edit: After having some recent experience with a cheap analog shortwave receiver, I have become more biased toward true digital shortwaves like the G4000A and against analog shortwaves like the S350DL. Put the G4000A into a homemade carrying case with a handle if you want to move it regularly.
I have been one of the lucky ones who received a good copy. Although I own other lenses, I used to have a Nikon 10-200mm zoom attached to my D300s. Since I receive the sigma 30mm f1.4 this is the one I currently have. No focus issues, fortunately, after intensive check under controlled and field conditions. Yes, it is a bit soft at f1.4 though sharpness increases and is great starting at 2.8. I compared its sharpness to that of my Nikon 105mm micro at f11 (sweetest stop for the 105 in my opinion) and their sharpnes are comparable. Great construction and focus speed.I gambled and were lucky, I think it is worth a try. If you get a good copy you would love this lens.
only downside is slightly bigger size. takes GREAT pix. Might be overkill for a newbie to photography, but if you know what an F-stop is or when to use shutter or aperature priority and want great quality this is the compact digital for you.
This is an extension cord....it does its job? anyway, it is high quality, wire appear to be plenty large and the sockets are well made/beefy to handle abuse. I would recommend these.
The Canon ET 65III Lens hood is great! It works well and the fit is like that of a glove. This is an outstanding product. I am glad to own it. They certainly got it right. The price is very reasonable and the quality is good also. A+ A+ A+ A+, Thanks.......
I purchased this item shortly after getting my LG White Chocolate phone in order to protect it from damage and to have it on my belt when I needed it.Once I received it and put it on my phone, I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. The main reason being it makes the slide mechanism a little sticky because of the way the 2 halves of the carrying case slide together.It made my once elegant, simple phone look like a tank so I gave it to my wife, who used it for a couple weeks before growing tired of it.I purchased the case to protect my phone, but it changed the look and feel so much, I decided to take my chances without a case.
This camera rocks.The things that were most important to me where:1) Quality of the photos.2) Shutter Speed.My last digital camera was so slow that you'd press the button to take a picture and then wait two seconds for the thing to actually take it. This is a no-go when you have a two year old. Heck, my daughter would have turned around and walked away by the time the camera took the shot. Not with this camera.The shutter speed on this thing is amazing! You can even disable the auto-focus all together to get instant photos with no delay. I have yet to take a bad picture with this thing.The quality is awesome. At 7.2 MP, I can zoom in to see my nose hairs.It also has a "Best Shot" mode that allows you to pick the kind of picture you want to take from a list of samples (Night Shot, Portrait, etc.). You choose the type of shot, then snap the picture - that's it! Of course, you don't have to use the "Best Shot" mode at all (we don't most of the time).I also love that it's about the size of a deck of cards, yet has a nice 2" LCD display. I likey!I'm VERY happy with this camera. Would recommend.
This case protects your nano yet lets you remember how beautiful it is. Isn't the purpose of buying a nano is to show of it's slim form factor? This case fits so snug there you'll forget it's even on. Seriously, there is no reason to even take it off. You'll love it.
It's really easy to travel with. Has an excellent and extra clear sound at any volume. Talking about cost-benefit, I think it's the best miniportable sound system anyone can buy. You don't need to spend as much as in other systems like BOSE just to "buy the brand".
Just got this for my new laptop at work. It works very well so far, but it comes in this crazy shiny silver finish which may make your eyes hurt if you have a light over your head. You can solve this in many ways, but the best would be if manufacturer would provide a different color.
Wish they were cheaper, or a few seconds longer. They are fabulous though and great to shove in stuffed animals and ship to relatives missing their grandchildren!
I am very happy with my TDK 48X16X48 Drive...Not only it burns my CD's at a Blazing speed But read one of my scratched old favorite Jazz CD's that skips when I play it in my car accurately into crisp MP3 files, I was using &quot;musicmatch JUKEBOX&quot; Rip Utilities.
Not a good product. It over heats and plug fitting doesn't fit. Not happy at all with this product
I bought two of these things - a waste of money. Yes, they do work (meaning: they spin), but offer only a very little cooling effect!I run two Pentium D 930s on Intel motherboards (DQ965GF), and those fans only rev up to 1800 (compare that to 3000 on my older P4 3.2GHz) - and that only after the CPUs reach 70C (yes, that is SEVENTY DEGREES CELCIUS!!!!). After some time they cool the CPU down to 65C, which according to Intel is borderline temperature for that chip (again, compare that to 50C on my old P4 which already seemed a bit too high).I'm very disappointed, I'm getting another one. My recommondation: Spend some extra bucks on a decent heatsink, your CPU will be thankful in the long run.best regards.
I loaded this with 900 songs and it keeps knocking out the computer in my car. Nothing wrong with the drive it just doesnt work with the Ford Sync. I reformatted it to fat32 and that didnt help either. I use it for other data transfer and it works fine. I have an 2 older Kingston 4mb flash drives that both work fine in the car. I have 2 of these and neither one of them will work in the car and they both cause the SYNC to stop functioning.
I HAVE USED ARTIC COOLING CPU COOLERS ON MY PERSONAL COMPUETRS FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND USED THIS CPU COOLER ON MY LATEST SOCKET 939 BUILD AND HAVE BEEN VERY PLEASED KEEPS MY 3200+ VENICE CORE COOL AS CAN BE EVEN WHEN OVERCLOCKED TO 2500 MHZ
This is a big unit by Palm type standards. It's a no-nonsense handhelp that uses H/PC 2000 which, in my opinion, needs to be updated. However, I use it primarily for business use, and for that this is perfect. I added a 128 mb Flash card and have plenty of room for everything I need. There is not a lot of software that you can get for this OS compared to Pocket PC 2002, but it does have a good assortment for the typical business user. I enjoy the screen size and keyboard. The 728 performs well in sunlight and in a dim room.I bought the HP expandable case which is a very nice accesory that allows room to add business cards, notes, and a pen. The size in the case is about the size of a large woman's wallette and weighs over 1 pound. If you don't mind that, then this is the clam shell PC for you.
I got all the local stations in rather high quality on my plasma TV. For $10, it can't be beat!
For my Vaio V5905EX, Sony wants $280 for a replacement battery - with or without flames! Even when it was new, the best I could do was 2 hours and 15 minutes, and I got the 505 hot off the rack. When the total life of the battery was 11 minutes, it was just time to replace it, but I wasn't going to bite any $280 bullet. And I just happened to run across this from Amazon through Batterheads.com. For $[...] I was certainly willing to give it a shot.The battery came in two days even though there was no extra charge and one of those days was a Sunday. A charge lasts 4 hours+ whether surfing, listening to music while emailing, or just diddling with the Web site and Dreamweaver. It fit in my replicator, too. I'm even thinking of getting a spare...but I can't do anything for 8 hours. My ADDHDTV takes over and my mind wanders. Right now, I think it's somewhere near Duluth...
I had this printer for 2 years, then had to trash it when it started printing blue lines across everything. It also had a tendency to smear ink. It isn't smart enough to tell when it's printing off the paper, which can happen if you're using poorly documented software (which includes the software bundled with the printer). When it was cooperating, it was great; but that hasn't happened for a few months now. Time for something more reliable.
I've wrestled with this camera for a year, and sometimes get terrific results but am frequently stymied. Example: I migrated from a Linksys router to an Apple TimeCapsule (N router with storage) and after spending 11 hours with several Toshiba tech support people, gave up on them. I installed a Panasonic BLC20A which I borrowed from a neighbor and it worked fine, so I copied the settings with the Toshiba and bingo, I am now able to see the camera over the Internet.Email is another story though. I've tried [...] (which I knew would not work) and none of them will receive email from the camera. Again, Toshiba tech support is flummoxed.I would certainly appreciate a response by anyone who can tell me an email provider that will receive email from this thing. At one time I did have it working on [...], but not any longer. I honestly feel it is a simple setting that I am overlooking.
Seriously Heliopan glass is flawless. This filter has saved my lens more than once. I'd much rather spend a couple of hundred than have to fix or replace my fast lenses. Amazon periodically has these at 40% off, so when you see that, jump on it.
We were very disappointed with this hair dryer. We've had one before and really liked it. This one is very noisy. Maybe it's a lemon. That's the chances you take buying online, but we couldn't find this hair dryer in the stores.
This is one of the coolest toys that I have purchased for myself in a long time. It goes very well with my smartphone and laptop!
Love this CD player, had a previous one that quit working and took a long time to find another, even though it is used it has been working great. Shipped super fast and have been happy with my purchase.
I have been retired for a long time and these refills might be better than the new ones. It is fun to print out a products info and keep it on file or take it with you to see if the product is what is advertized. Try getting Staples or Office Depot to drop these off at your home. Amazon does it fast and free, the best of both worlds.
This indoor / outdoor camera was excellent for use without running separate video and power wiring by allowing the video and power to share the same wire (ie. RG59). It has excellent low light capability.
Whenever I buy a portable CD player, I immediately rip into the package, check out what all the new features I've acquired are, and then I give the headphones away. Why? Because newer style players have all gone the same way the old styles have, with the over-the-ear styles that look more like earmuffs than headphones. Perhaps they enclose the ear in a different manner than in the past, imprisoning it in a different method, but the results are always the same. They convolute the sound, pushing the volume onto the ear but muffling the symphonies that are made. Personally I like to listen to all the sounds within my music, wanting what I paid for, and this is bothersome. In fact, I'd go play records with my grandmother if I wanted to hear a slightly distorted sound. See, I want to hear every synth in the EBM and I want to taste every flavor in the voxing of those voices. So, I go and buy myself a pair of MDRW24V's and I'm set.There are a few reasons I SWEAR by this design, and one of the more prominent ones (besides the in-the-ear design) is the volume control. The reason I like it is because it: (1) gives me an easy way to turn the player up when I'm too lazy to reach for the remote (2) gives me a back-up in case I break the remote or I accidentally get my player stuck on &quot;hold&quot; and I'm too busy to fish out the player or (3) because it allows me to override the sound restrictions that are there to safeguard my hearing on my discman and to make it louder. All of these work wonders, too, because I'm really not prone to listening to the noises that are manufactured by my fellow human beings. I'd rather drown out the Muzak when walking through the mall and I'd rather have an override switch that turns up the volume quickly if I'm approached by people I don't want to hear. Taking this and coupling it with an in-the-ear design works wonders, too.Besides that, they are durable, they don't blow out all that often, and you should honestly replace your headphones AT LEAST once a month anyhow - and more if you use them like I do. During the time that you own them, you shouldn't have to worry about durability issues, about its ability to carry sound, and you also shouldn't have to worry about something newly designed that looks nice but that hurt when you wrap it around your ears. Here you have the answers to all your listening needs because Sony products last!
The router was the easiest plug and play device that I have set-up on my new HP computer system. Just follow a few directions and away it goes even my new printer is up and running thru this thing with my wifes laptop. Couldn't be happier... Had to remove one antenna because living in town it provided to much range.
It's menu and performance aren't as slick as AppleTV but it's affordable and gets the job done with all kinds of video formats --- I edit video and end up with a variety of WMVs, AVIs, etc. with different codecs and has played just about everything with no lag.I have had occasional bugs (it won't see my computer as the Media Server maybe 2% of the time) but overall got a great price from Amazon and I've been able to watch all kinds of videos, including some that are ultra high-resolution. And if you rip your DVDs to your hard drive you can play the content (to do so on AppleTV would take a few more steps)I wish it's interface was a little friendlier for playing music but there are also some options I haven't messed with. There's the tiniest bit of lag using the remote control but it's understandable as my PC is a good 30 feet and 3 rooms over from my MediaCenter.I haven't found a perfect way to use this for YouTube videos but with some finesse you'll be able to wtach some of your favorites. (AppleTV is much better with YouTube)Looks nice, plays nice and didn't break my wallet. Maybe future generations will be better --- but for now, this baby's 5 stars!
I thought it was snagless when I bought it but I was looking at a lot of cables so probably my fault there. Nice relief fins just aft of the connector but that locking tab is just scraming to be ripped of if you are mucking with the wire or trying to pull it out of a bundle.
I ordered the monitor and received it quickly. Set up was a snap. The monitor looks nice and works well with the exception of the speakers. At what appears to be full volume, which is difficult to tell with the lack of a user's guide, it is not very loud at all. It almost is a whisper, not bad if you want to play a music CD in your cubicle, but more troublesome if you want to participate in a web-based seminar. I have requested a replacement, so will hold out final opinion until another monitor arrives.
This is classic Bose marketing strategy: overprice, overhype, put it all in a pretty package with lousy electronics inside.You can get the same or better sound with any powered speakers from Logitech, Yamaha, or Creative for half the price.Now if this were selling for say one half or one third of the listed price I'd give it three or four stars, but a this price it is highway robbery plain and simple.
These speakers sound absolutely fantastic! The highs are crisp, and the bass is solid. I use these for my Xbox, and they greatly enhance the gaming experience. These double for home theater speakers when I play DVDs through the Xbox. You can also use these on a PC.These aren't for everyone. They seem to be designed mainly for video game consoles, and hence don't have analog 5.1 inputs. (You get stereo RCA inputs, optical Toslink digital input, and RCA coax digital input.) One other minor complaint, the control center takes a large footprint.I still rate these a 5. They are a great investment.
Camera is a bit bigger than most disposables because of the plastic outercase. Avoid any lotion getting on the lens area because it will become foggy instantly. Pictures are grainy for sure, but ok if there is enough light on the underwater reef and fish. Colors are more bright than Kodak camera.
Sure, the Wireless DJ will play your Protected AAC's, but it won't perform across anything close to the quoted distances in the real world. The one I received wouldn't connect reliably across a distance of 30 feet with one interior wall in between the computer and audio system.It can play your Protected AAC's because it doesn't have its own player; it serves as a remote that brings up the associated player for whatever song you ask it to play from your library. But, the remote functions ran too slowly to make the experience an enjoyable one for me.The product's claims say, YES! YES! YES! The product's performance says, NO! NO! NO!
...and I really mean it!!My brother gave me this camera as a belated Christmas gift last year and I love him for it. He searched high and low for this particular camera and after going to 8 different stores, he ended up ordering it from Amazon. I have gotten so many compliments on my pictures. The clarity is just over the top!! Some pictures (the Magic Kindom castle, the cruise ship and the Washington Monument) look like postcards; they're so crystal clear. I love taking pictures and being able to go home and print as many copies as I want the same day. And I love making little videos and slide presentations to view on my widescreen tv.I've directed atleast 4 other people to Amazon to order this camera. I can't say enough about it.My recommendation, BUY IT, USE IT, ENJOY IT!!! And don't forget to get the printing dock too!!
XMH10A sales literature understates the units inability to rebroadcast an FM signal. The car unit can use a cable or the FM signal. The car and house bases both require five volts, but the power supplies are not interchangeable.
Pros: Solidly constructed, excellent reception, built-in AC cord (no seperate wall wart required), decent volume, long battery life, wonderful value for the money.Cons: At this price? Seriously, you are joking, right?I was given this radio (at my request) as a "birthday appliance" by my wife. I use it primarily to listen to NPR. Here in Honolulu, our public radio station is located fairly close to a 50 KW "rocker/rapper" station (both in frequency and distance). My other portable (Panasonic) does not have the selectivity to receive NPR clearly. This little radio does just fine.Additionally, the TV bands work well in my location - - - so at least I can listen to Hagure Keiji (my favorite Nipponese drama) on KIKU-TV when I am away from home and cannot watch the television.Being an analog vice digital receiver promises long battery life from a set of 4 AA's, so this is a radio that should prove very useful during hurricane season.While this radio will not reproduce "audiophile" quality sound, the sound it does produce is clear and crisp. Certainly it is sufficient to the task of keeping you up to date while on the go.This is truly a 5-star item at a 2-star price! I (and judging by the review ratings) and a lot of other folks highly recommend it.
I had FIVE remote controls and the great thing about this remote it truely is universal. It even turns on/off the PS2. It took some trial and error set up but wasn't impossible. It doesnt get everything right all the time but is really easy to correct. The light up display makes trouble shooting pretty effortless however it does need some help about 50% of the time. Especially if you manually turn on or off anything it gets confused. But like I said, it is really easy to correct with a few buttons. I bought mine at Best Buy for $165 so this is a better deal.
This is a must have add on if you're using a CRT monitor. I've used this on multiple monitors and found the improvement to be very noticeable.The glare reduction made my work day much more pleasant and reduced eye stain. I also felt safer knowing that 99% of the radiation from the monitor was being blocked.Note that this is intended for CRT monitors. I haven't tried using it on an LCD monitor.
Looks good on my desk. Solid construction. Matches my MacBook Pro well. Get's compliments.Yet not as high precision as an Apple product. The rubber pads are not stuck on perfectly on mine. It's a small thing, but noticeable. Also, I'd prefer that it didn't have the non-matching almost white rubber ring around the hole in the base too.Overall very nice. Just a few small things I'd change.
I have been very pleased with the functioning of this new battery, which replaces a Belkin Battery I had for several years. There have been two interruptions thus far in my electrical service since I installed this battery in November 2006. On both occasions there was no interruption in my ability to use my computer or any of the accessories which are also in backup through this battery. It has excellent staying power for my needs should there be future power failures.
This router has a very good solution to the naggingproblem faced by many parents - how to prevent objectionable websites from being accessible to kids etc. Belkin has partnered with a third-party service to build a web filter into the router itself requiring no PC installed software to work. I was quite impressed with this feature, and now consider it an absolute requirement for any family PC. All the other parental control PC software solutions are much more inconvenient to use than this router based feature. Highly recommended.
I ordered these headphones from Amazon.com after I saw a New York Times piece just before Christmas raving about them. I have not been disappointed. On the plus side the sound quality is superb - I listen to everything from classical to rap. The feel is comfortable - both on the ears and on the top of the head - where there's a nice cushion. Not snug - even after a few hours. There's good length on the cord - so I can easily walk around the office. I've tested them on a Sony NetMD and on the Dell Latitude. I use a high quality sound card for the Dell - great sound for both MP3s and WMA files at 128kbps. On the negative side, though they look good and they feel solid, they are very much plastic and pleather - though that in no way affects sound quality. I have compared them with inexpensive over the ear models from Koss and Philips and there's just no comparison in sound quality - enclosing the ear probably makes the biggest difference. The point being that price really does matter (though to be fair to the other two brands I didn't compare to their more expensive models - it's all that I happen to own.) Net net, it's tough to go wrong with these.
I read the reviews of this system prior to buying it. I was a little concerned about volume, since some reviewers had issues with it. If I was using it for teaching dance classes or at a loud party, it might not be enough...but for everyday living...I would never use this volume at max. It would be way too loud. It does everything it says it will. Not only don't I have any issues with it...on the contrary. I am thrilled. I also added my own image.
As a heavy user of my Palm (which I access dozens of times a day), the Palm Slim Leather Case is perfect for my needs. I prefer it over other cases for the following reasons:The first is portablity. I take my Palm everywhere with me (even to the little boy's room). And with the case's slim size, my Palm fits easily into my front pants pocket. (Carrying my Palm in my shirt pocket is also an option. But since my company switched to business casual attire, I no longer wear dress shirts with pockets to work. Hooray!)The second reason is convenience. With the Palm rail system, the unit is held securely. And when I need to sync, the case slides off cleanly (the rail system being a simpler and much more elegant solution than the pocket or Velcro holding methods of other products).The third reason is protection. The rigid cover is slightly padded, and the loop closure is very secure. (Before adopting this case, I once used another cover -- without a loop closure -- which failed to protect my Palm when I accidentally dropped it in the street while I waited on the curb for a cab.) The loop closure is also easy to open, so access to my Palm is not restricted.My last reason for selecting this case is its ability to hold business cards. I put my business cards (a whole slew of them) in the large inside pocket, and I put my kids' doctor and dentist appointment reminders in the multiple credit card slots, none of which I want to carry in my wallet (which is already filled with plenty of other stuff). Since my Palm is always with me, I'm never without a business card, so I never miss an opportunity to have my name remembered by the many new customers or vendors I meet.(As a comparison, many of the hard cases are very stylish. But since they can't carry business cards, they aren't really adequate for my needs.)For a great combination of style and function that's perfect for a heavy Palm user like me -- the Palm Slim Leather Case is ideal!
Easy to install and works great. I bought a firewire card for my new camcorder. I pulled the pc cover, popped in the card and I was done (Windows XP). A few seconds later I was uploading videos to my PC.
This shelf fit exactly where I needed it. It's easy to assemble, but not very sturdy. And the only way you can get the number of shelves in it is if you lay all the DVD's on their sides, and then it's difficult to read them.
What can I say that hasn't been said already. It is a very fast drive. It has about 3 GB free space after U3 takes its piece. I love the flexibility of portable apps. It's great.
HAVE HAD THE CAMERA FOR A MONTH,EVERY THING WORKS GREAT WOULD RECOMEND IT TO ANY ONE LOKING FOR A DIGITAL,IT IS MY FIRST AND HE ONLY THINGS THAT I MAY GO FOR NEXT TIME IS MAYBE MORE PIXS BUT A GREAT CAMERA FOR THE MONEY AND I HAVE EVEN TAKING PIC WHILE RIDING ON MY BIKE AND WITH THE IMAGE STABLIZER THAY STILL COME OUT GREART
they work great. they stay stuck to the computer case and dont let the case come in contact with the floor. good quality
It came fast considering I am in the caribbean,,,so far has been working great, it gave life to an old cordless phone I wanted to put in use. No Complaints!!!
I purchased this router to replace one that took a lightening strike. I was so impressed with the original one I didn't have to "shop around" for anything better
Works well. Only issue is with the housing itself looks rather bland.Woodgrain effect or black enamel would help item blend in with other items such as DVR.
This product is great, I have over 100 songs on this chip, with much more room for photo's. I use it in my nextel i870 phone.
What can I say? Always use Artic Silver 5 Compound. Easy to apply and keeps all my CPU's cool. Just get it and use it. Can't go wrong no matter what CPU your using. This just works period!
I got this upon recommendation from Syl Arena in his book "Crafting Light with Canon Speedlites". It's is truly the right tool in some situations. It throws a little more light forward when in the fully upright position, which is just the thing for your fill light sometimes. It also seems to soak up a descent amount of the light, so it's great to tame the flash as well when the lowest power setting is still a bit much. For the price, you can't beat it.
I have only had to use two times since I purchased.I normally get lost around the corner..I arrived at both destinations with out a problem.That's good enough for me.
This unit bareley transmits one mile between cars on the highway in all kinds of terrian conditions.It does not make any difference if you have it on the high power channels or the low power channels.I have a Uniden set that I paid 24.95 at wal-mart and it transmits further than these units also for that price you got a rechargeable unit.
I bought this camera several months ago, used from a Amazon seller. And I love this camera, the battery life is long, the image stabilizer is excellent and the auto focus is good. For a point and shoot, its a great buy. I do like Canon camera's creamy background blur, with the Lumix the blurry background is a little more gritty, but if you look at my photos I posted, its not all the bad. The only way to get the background to be blurry, is to have the camera at full zoom. Canon takes better micro shots, this is one area where I think this camera is lacking. As far as low lighted indoor shots, its far better then other point and shoots I've owned, but leaves a little to be desired, which is to be expected. Over all though, this is an AMAZING CAMERA!
I purchased this lens for my wife's birthday and she could not be happier with the quality and capabilities of this lens. We are very happy with the product and the service provided.
Works very well. Can get it to position at any angle. Also it balances on my stomach. So can easily use the ipad while sleeping. Tough to get it into typing angle. In portrait mode the typing angle is ok, but not in landscape mode. Otherwise, it is a excellent product.
I purchased this product because it covered not only the keyboard on my macbook, but the bottom portion near the trackpad as well. (The trackpad itself is not covered, but the mouse button is.) A couple of issues with this product:-The printed labels for the f1 - f12 keys do not match the keys themselves. i.e., f3 is labeled with the mute symbol even though the mute key is actually f10. So you'll have to memorize the locations of these keys if you plan to use them.-The bottom corners tend to lift off, especially if you have loose sleeves that catch on them.
I just exchanged a bottom-end HDTV for this model, and I couldn't be happier. Picture quality on the Samsung is substantially better than the HD with a standard definition source, and it is easily better to watch than the extremely low-end LCDs out there. Weight is reasonable for a CRT; I had no trouble lifting it from my car to inside and onto its stand. The sound is excellent, the best I have heard coming directly from a TV, and the remote is simple and easy to figure out, a welcome break from some of the over-featured and expensive "universal" remotes out there. It also looks classy with its black front and modern lines.
I purchased this item off of an auction. The price was right. I have a larger, analog scope but I needed something small for some FM deviation testing. This scope hooked to a simple deviation meter allowed by to confirm the deviation peaks of my radio. I would say that if you need to do a bunch of precise work, I would suggest a better scope. If you just need a working scope for a once in a blue moon project, this might fit the bill.
The price was lower than all the other docks I looked at with the same feature set (forget about the over-priced Bose system). I connected the mini-plug input to my PC's soundcard and the USB connector to my hub and now I use the Athena as PC speakers and to synchronize my iPod nano. The remote works fine and the audio quality is acceptable for listening to music on my PC and iPod. I'm planning on mounting this in the kitchen in the future so I can listen to my iPod while cooking. The only con is that its actual footprint is larger than what's shown on the online photos (it's not really as thin as it seems). Great product!
I waited way too long to get this remote. It is awesome. I programmed it online and everything worked the first time. Excellent product!
A great affordable set of binoculars. I love how lightweight they are, and functional. Great for looking at insects and birds on the ground and mid-canopy. Struggles slightly in tall trees, but they can still pick out conspicuous critters.
and its a bit longer, which is also helpful...glad i found this one, it better quality, nicer feel, and does exactly what I thought it would do
I needed three DSL filters. Office Depot doesn't carry them. This came in a package of three; great! The price was reasonable.Subjectively, I think my DSL bandwidth increased a bit since I started using the filters, but I can't prove it.So, no complaints.
SHADE OF THE MAPLE is a metaphor for the unconditional acceptance and security a woman with breast cancer finds in the sustaining love and strength of a man who spends his life writing love letters to her. It is absolutely beautiful, inspiring and life-changing. My reading group read advance copies of Shade of the Maple&#65533;it is one of the rare instances when we unanimously loved a novel, and actually want to read it a second time. It is unbelievable! The author mixes profound insight into relationships with vivid descriptions of the Vermont landscape that make you feel a part of every scene. I could not put this book down. It is a quick read, but the characters and their stories will stay with you long after you have dried your eyes. We emailed Kirk Martin at his website ...with questions about the novel, and he took the time to write back. I think signed copies are available there. And he is donating one dollar from every purchase to fund research to find an early detection test for breast cancer. Shade of the Maple may be the best novel of the year. -CR
I bought Meizu 4GB on sale last year. At the beginning the result wasn't very smooth. I could easily listen to my mp3s but I had trouble with videos. I had a hard time with it's manual process and once the player got stuck while playing a video (I had to drain the battery to shut it off). After upgrading the firmware that night the player started to work great (just make sure you backup your files, the firmware sets the player to it's factory settings). I have yet to have any major problems. However my only complaint would be the scroll bar pad. It seems a little fragile unlike it's brilliant screen. Compare to Ipod it can get easily worn out if it's abused.Overall I give 4.5 for the player. None the less compare to Ipod I'm more happy with Meizu.
I just love these cases, not overdone, cheap, or overpriced. I like the look & feel of the imitation leather. Price & service is always good here.
this product does what it's supposed to do, store and store more files for a good price.
This Product sucks. It doesn't like the signal from my upconverting lg recorder so it sends a signal that turns my tv off. From my computer, it flashes between black and the computer screen. I wouldn't buy it, in fact, I didn't by it, I bought a 4 in 1 and they sent this 5 in 1 hdmi spliter. What a deal huh?
The adhesive on these seems like good quality to me. These feet are made of a soft rubber which gives them a non-slip quality.Exactly what I needed, the plastic feet on my Raidmax Smilodon computer case were crumbling and I didn't want to pay $10 for new ones. I just popped off the original plastic feet, wiped the bottom of the case with alcohol to ensure the best adhesion, and stuck the new ones on. Now my case doesn't rock back and forth! I've had these on my case for a couple weeks and moved my computer a few times with no problems.
I went through a very painful process of trying to find the right Plasma. Narrowing it down between this and a Samsung, I chose the Panasonic purely based on price. I'm extremely pleased with my decision and I enjoy this television on a daily basis. It has everything I need and most everything I want (no pic-in-pic, but don't really use it anyway). The picture is absolutely amazing and it seems the more I watch it, the better it gets. I have nothing bad to say about this one. Colors, blacks, standard digital channels all are good. Plenty of inputs to accomodate just about any connection and my wife loves the ability to view our newly born baby by simply putting our cameras memory card directly into the TV. It 'wows!' everyone who sees it.
I bought this item as a christmas gift. The recipient had been complaining that he needed a carry handle for his CD player. This did the trick!!!
This is a good product. It is much easier to use than the factory included leather lens protector for the big cannons. I have optechs for my canon 500 /F4, and 300/2.8 (both IS.) This one (the XL) fits the cannon 300/F2.8 snug, either with the hood on, or reversed. The 3XL optech fits my 500/ f4.
This is one of the best USB hubs I have ever owned. I have had ones that had a lot of ports but they weren't powered. I have had ones where they were powered but they didn't have enough ports. This has just the right combo of the two. The LED's were annoying the first night that I had it but now I an use to them. They sort of add a cool touch to my room. Anyway you look at this, it is a good buy. Now, I have not had all of the ports being used at the same time but I can tell you that it works for what I have. Since I have a mac I have USB ports in the keyboard but since they are not powered it is like taking up two on the hub. (In one of the ports I have my printer and the other the mouse.) Then I also have a subwoffer plugged into the thing and it works fine. Then occasionally I will plug in my little USB powered fan and use that while using my flash drive and I still have no problem with it. Weather you use a PC or a Mac this is a must buy.
I ordered this product from TigerDirect and it was here the NEXT DAY and I used standard shipping. So the delivery was amazing. I took the router out of the box, hooked the cables up and it just worked. I'm fairly technically advanced and knew what I was doing though. I did not see directions with it but the manual is available online (download ahead of time because you'll be disconnecting the internet to hook it up through the router). All in all, good product, and a great deal.
This bag is fine. It's inexpensive and tall. If you only have one body and want a tall bag that can accomodate some longer telephoto lenses, this bag will work for you. The strap is not very comfortable and if you are going to carry the bag in the field, not just for travel, I highly reccomend getting a better strap for it. If you want to accomodate the specified two bodies and four lenses, however, I hope you want to travel with four very compact lenses and not attatched to a body. To this bag's credit, I was able to carry my Rebel XT with a 75-300 lense attached and squeeze in my Sigma 50-500 lens which is a monster. I could get the bag closed, but couldn't carry much of anything else, certainly not a flash and not really even the necessary stuff like back up flash cards and batteries. I tried to fit my 30D with 18-55 lens, Rebel with 70-300 lense, flash and my 50mm macro lens and could only squeeze it all in with out the spacers, not the most secure way to pack up that much valuable equipment. I finally went with a medium sized Lowpro backpack that at least allowed me to carry both bodies with lenses attached plus all the other things one needs on a shoot.
easy to set up, program. comfortable to use. only downside is one usb port (on keyboard) is needed and have a cord and station. not wireless.
I purchased this ball bead to go with a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod. This ball head seems very solid for the few times I've used it in the past month. It's my 1st experience with a decent tripod system so I don't have anything similar to compare it to. This head holds my Nikon D300 with 24-70/2.8 lens (about 4-5 lbs. total) rock solid with the tripod's center column vertical or horizontal, and the ball head vertical or horizontal. The 2 bubble levels are a handy addition, although the one on the edge of the plate may not be visible depending on how you flip your camera into the vertical position. The rapid connect system is very sure, and the double locking feature to prevent accidental release is nice. Beware that this plate is large, 2 1/2"W x 3 1/4"L, so be sure your camera and you can accomodate this being left on your camera all the time, if that is what you choose to do. It fits the bottom proportions of the D300 nicely, but 2 1/2" is a bit wide for my Nikon N80 film camera. You will need a coin or screwdriver to mount and unmount this plate from the bottom of your camera, as the 1/4" screw head in it is large and slotted. I carry a very short,stubby screwdriver in my bag for this purpose. I don't have one yet, but I am guessing that the wide plate will be an advantage for mounting a telephoto lens that has a tripod foot. Very satisfied so far.
awesome deck 4 the price.i also got the bluetooth adaptor for it andwas surprised 2 be able 2 play my 350 songs on my phone through the speakers .remote,flip down face,detachable face,bluetooth,hd radio,satellite radio,and highest rms wattage i could find close 2 this price.excellent deck!
Somewhat flimsy relative to other car chargers; feels cheap, but functional. I would expect this to crack/break if one is not careful.
This product does just what I need it to. I'm a professional portrait photographer (lots of kids/families) and a photographer for a university. My equipment ends up in all sorts of unpredictable environments, so I use filters as an extra layer of protection from dirt, fingerprints, etc.
This keyboard is, by far, my absolute favorite of the ones made by Apple. It has a bouncy feel which on everything after the G3 was lost. As for this keyboard specifically, it snapped in easily, and also arrived in great condition. The keys are quiet and fluid, and are very responsive.As a sidenote, I would strongly recommend to very carefully pry the aluminum back off the keyboard, and use (sparingly, as not to destroy the keyboard) rubbing alcohol to remove the adhesive as it will prevent the famous scent from coming up from the keyboard later on.
The company was very slow in responding to my e-mails asking about where my product was (the tracking was input on computer, but the post office had never received the product). After over a month, they promised they would send me my product and they did apologize. Several weeks later it still had not arrive, so I cancelled my order. They did credit my amount back in a fairly timely fashion.
The Magellan 300 is a good GPS for begginers . It is inexpensive and has a good battery life (as long as the backlight isn't used often). It is waterproof and very durable. The Magellan 300 is a good GPS .
It's cuter than the dickens and loaded with features, but it will break your heart if you have any version of Windows other than XP.Lord knows why Creative couldn't be bothered with writing support for Windows 2000, 2003, or NT, but if you're running those or other versions of Windows, buy an iPod.
I'm not sure but i think it says you can carry a laptop computer with your photo rig... forget it! but for the photo it's very good.
It was very easy to set up and wrote my 40gigs of backup in maybe 30 minutes (my computer is older). Unfortunately I can't comment on its use after that since the second time I hooked it up, it wouldn't work. The light flashes for a few, then dies and the drive isn't recognized. It was also easy to get through to customer support (the troubleshooter on the website directed me to do this). The company wants me to MAIL it back (with my entire hard drive on there) to them and frankly I am furious right now.
I just finished opening it from the package and connected the cable to my routers console port to my laptops usb port. I breath a sigh a relief when i check the device manager and surely enough it reads the converter as com 3. The converter works great. I wish i would have bought it a long time ago instead of going to the cheap route and purchasing a $3 one on ebay; that worked 10percent of the time which lead to long frustrated nights trying to get it work. I'm pleased with my purchase it works perfect to connect to my access server in my cisco lab. I RECOMMEND RECOMMEND!!
The 580EX II speedlite is the top end external flash for canon and should be.I purchased it mainly for ettl fill-in flash. Fill-in flash in a bright sunny day is very difficult under any circumstances with any camera or flash unit. The 580EX does a wonderful job and is difficult to see any "overflash".You do have to read the manual on this one as a thorough knowledge is required to get pleasing results. I am an advance amateur and take nearly all my daytime photographs with the flash on my 5D. Ettl fill-in flash lightens the deep shadows. What would have been a so-so photo, is now more like a professional one.Note: Not all Canon cameras have the necessary electronics on board to function properly. If your Canon camera is an old one, read up first to see if yours will work the ettl process properly.
I bought this keyboard thinking I had found my holy grail, only to be surprised 3 months later (that's right, 3 MONTHS) when it completely stopped working. Took it apart, and realized there's nothing to fix - it's all a giant maze of electrical conduits.While the keyboard was super quiet, ergonomic and convenient, after only 2 1/2 weeks, the spacebar started sticking when pressed. I did not heed the negative reviews about it's quality, thinking they were exaggerating, and I paid for that lesson learned.It was good while it lasted. All in all, a horrible waste of money. I have now switched and fallen in love with the Logitech Wave Keyboard (which I've had 2 of for almost 3 years now! They look and feel like new).
This battery brought back our old panisonic cordless phone, it was cheaper than buying a new phone, and seems to last longer than the original phone battery.
Just got this in today and I already notice 2 problems...First, the ad states that the bike mounting clip is included and it is not. As this was the primary reason for me getting this, it's a bit of an inconvenience.Second, Mac users should note that no where in the ad does it state that you can't use Garmin software with the Mac OS. You'll need to get Virtual PC and Windows XP to use their software.
I normally use IR so that I can set my flashes to TTL mode and not have to worry about balancing my lighting. But IR is a line of sight system and doesn't work for every situation. The Pocket Wizard is a great solution to that problem. because it is a radio transmitter, I can put my flashes anywhere I want including around corners. I have been using them for a few months now and they have always performed the way I want them to. The only draw backs that I can think of, is that they are constructed out of plastic, so they feel a little cheap. But I have dropped one before on the pavement and it survived so I think they can take some abuse. Also you need to set your flashes to manual mode which takes a little longer to balance the lighting just right for portraits. if you are shooting Canon (I shoot Nikon), Pocket Wizard has a set that can support TTL mode. I am waiting for the Nikon version to come out. but when IR doesn't do the job, there is nothing better than the Pocket Wizards!
This was a great buy. The sound is wonderful and the headphones are comfortable. The player is very lightweight. The 40 sec. anti-skip works really well. Playback wasn't interupted even after turning upside-down and tossing it from hand to hand. Another great feature is that it is CD-R/CD-RW compatible for playing home-made CD's. This is definitly a great buy, and you pay $30-$40 less than a sony CD Player, which i dont think can get any better.
Looking at the three versions of this: 10W, 20W, 100W, I found the technical details on the B+D site helpful:The 10W has a 700mAh battery, This Model # CPI20XB (the 20W) has a 2Ah battery, and the 100W a 4Ah battery. It looks like they are progressively heavier, but I can't find accurate figures on weight or dimensions.Input - 8.4 VDC, 5.0AOutput - 115V AC 60Hz-20W for 5 minutes, 16W continuousBattery - 2Ah, NiMHUSB - 5V DC (350 mA)- *Approximate talk time based on average results using commonly used cell phones. Results may vary depending on features/cell phone used.November update - I ordered the product. One negative is that the power adapter provided to charge it is only for 120V countries (the US, basically)... I wasn't able to put it through any significant use so far, but I will try to test out how well it recharges electronics and how well the battery holds.
My daughter rec'd this for christmas, and LOVES it! She is 9 years old and likes to go on 'nature walks' to gather specimens to look at and take pictures of... She has a great interest in nature, expecially rocks and plants - so this is the perfect toy for her.I wish it had come with an instruction manual, but it's simple enough to use that we were able to figure it out and get it working in less than 30 minutes. the software is easy for her to use and she can hook up and get started all on her own. She uses it less often now, as is to be expected - but it has more to do with not being able to use our (only) computer than lack of interest. overall it's one of the most entertaining toys she has and will be used for a long time.
I have a 3970 Ipaq. After my plastic IPAQ case wore out in a year, I thought I'd give this aluminum one a try. The first one arrived with the front all scratched up (from poorly designed packaging, I suspect). Amazon.com was great about quickly replacing it. The second one also had a few scratches on it when received, but enough is enough. It'll get its own scratches in time.The fit of the case is so-so, and I can't leave the 3970 in the case when I need to use the Ipaq sync cradle. The case simply is too wide to fit the cradle. I don't believe any judicious bending will make it fit either. Also, it's easy to slide the 3970 out of the case without opening the cover. One time, the unit almost fell out in my pocket.It's a rugged case, but needs some more attention to detail.
Very happy with this flash. 430 fits my needs. No need to step up to the 580 which is much more expensive.
I played ice hockey starting when I was four. We used to go up to Canada for tournaments and tear up the hotel hallways playing knee hockey. Hockey is in my blood. Now that I have boys I am very excited to get them into hockey with me. I saw this set and thought it would be perfect for some fun in our empty living room. It is perfect!The net is well constructed and easy to assemble. The two sticks and balls seem to be high quality and I am confident they will take the abuse they are sure to receive. We've been having a blast doing shootouts and general play. The only thing is that my son likes to hold the stick upside down. I'm working on that... :)
Bought the TomTom One to replace a Garmin that was a little to big for the new car.The TomTom had the level of portability with a legible 3-1/2" screen I was looking for. The unit is small enough (thin enough) to fit into a jacket pocket, Easy to store and carry in your hand if walking.The TomTom does gets you where you need to go when you don't have local knowledge, and that's what you buy GPS for.For around $300, this product is a no brainier. it performs it duties extremely well. The software is user friendly, and the unit is ready right out of the box. Save yourself and step and do not forget to register prior to putting in your car and turning it on. Being used to my old Garmin(2620) I do wish the TomTom had more POI's and a better interface to search for specifics. i.e Narrow down the food search by category. Other then that this is a great little unit and my Kids love the downloadable MICKEY from the UK voice. "Well done you have reached your destination, Well done"
Verbatim 95251 700 MB 52x 80 Minute White Inkjet Printable Recordable Disc CD-R, 100-Disc Spindle, the best i buy.Create high quality, customized labels for your CDs with Verbatim White Inkjet Printable CD Recordable discs. These discs have been extensively tested for compatibility with inkjet disc printers from Primera, Microboards, Epson and more. These discs offer 700MB or 80 minutes of CD-quality storage capacity and are compatible with disc burners up to 52X speed. These are one-time record discs, ensuring that your music, images or other data will not be erased.
When I use this phone cord, the person on the other end is always saying that they can hardly hear me. Not good for business use.
I have bought this device on july 2005 with the idea of saving my favorite shows from my satelite TV. Well, that is not possible with this device, you have to capture to a PC first and then burn the DVD. If that's ok with you, you are clear so far.Now, there is no way to run the included software if you have Windows Media Player 10 or later. On the device specifications you find that you need WMP 7 or later, well, I had 10 and it didn't work, on their support page they suggest you to downgrade to v9, if that's ok with you, you are clear.So, I haven't been able to use it yet, not for tv capture or to record my MiniDV tapes into a DVD.If you can wait, wait for a better version, perhaps one that works smoother.
These are the best deposit bags I've found. The tamper evident seal is pretty obvious... if I forget to put something in the bag I have to cut it open & start over. I've used bags from other companies that, if I catch it quickly, I can still reopen a corner to squeeze in the coins or deposit slip I forgot to put in before I sealed it. Not so with these.
I purchased a replacement black toner cartridge from ld products/4Inkjets website and used it for a few months. I print both text and graphics. I am a graphic artist and photographer and use the color printer to get good digital proofs of my work before sending out to professional printing houses. What I found was that I was getting flaking of the toner and smearing of the black into the color portions of my images that I thought was the printer or printer driver that was having problems. It took me quite a while to figure out that it was the toner cartridge that was the problem after I replaced the ld products with a real Konica Minolta toner cartridge. All the problems vanished. I called ld products/4inkjests and found that they are the same company and they say that they ship hundreds a month and they don't have any problems. I think that if you use the printer for non critical applications and text with a few graphics you might not notice the problem but if you are doing any serious graphics they don't work well. In fact with the flaking and incomplete fusing of the toner it gets into the printer and may eventually cause some problems. I wish I could say they were good products as they are half the cost of the KM products but that is not my experience.
I bought this with low expectations after reading several reviews. I wouldn't use this for listening to music as the blackjack seems to output a lot of white noise (that hissing noise you used to hear when you played a tape and there was a silent part).. but that isn't the fault of the headphones. When using it for calls, it works well, and it's not uncomfortable, but they're earbuds afterall and they're just a little bigger than iPod headphones, so maybe some people don't like that. It does what I want it to--make handsfree calls without having to recharge my bluetooth all the time, and without having to look like a huge nerd with a bluetooth thingy in my ear!
The Pro Mag 2 AW will hold a 70-200mm lens vertically and has room to add a full size DSLR and 3-4 additional lenses. The exterior front pocket is large enough to hold two flash in the SB800/580EX size range and it has an interior set of pockets, one large one that is zippered and an another zippered clear pocket on the lid. It is as small a bag as you will find to hold a full size DSLR and and a full set of lenses. The zippered pockets are perfect for small items and the other interior pockets are excellent for filter cases or other accessories.The case is well made though the interior on mine has separated as the lining material is not as tough as it should be for a camera bag. The two buckles are good for quickly attaching the lid but the design is one that unless the zipper is used to seal the bag there is a large gap for dust and dirt to get inside. This is not a good bag choice for use in areas where there might be windblown dirt or sand as this bag will not keep it out while in use.There are two straps on the bottom which do an excellent job of securing a small tripod (like the Cullman 1002) where it is out of the way but readily accessible - something very rarely found on camera bags other than the backpack and roller types. The belt strap is not that good but it is easily replaced with a wider one and the belt loops are very convenient. With a good waist strap most of the weight is carried by the hips and this is much easier on the should when using the bag full loaded (easily can be 12-15 pounds).The lid design is the only serious flaw but one that limits my use of the bag to urban settings. For outdoor use there are better bags with large flaps but the ones from LowePro lack waist straps or even belt loops so I usually buy one from another company.
I'm a medical transcriptionist, and I've tried any number of keyboards. Comfort's keyboards -- in THEORY -- were just what I was looking for. For that reason, I actually persevered through THREE purchases, each more difficult than the last... and I now have two useless keyboards to prove it.Comfort very, very rarely answers emails. There is no way to order on their web site. Reaching them by phone required on average a dozen attempts -- trying on different days of the week and different times of day -- to reach a live person. (They don't return calls from voice mail messages, either.)Once you finally manage to order, it takes them weeks (and numerous reminders -- remember, calling a dozen times for each time you luck out and get a live person) to get them to eventually ship.Heaven help you if you get a defective keyboard.If you're really determined to buy one of these keyboards in particular, I recommend avoiding the manufacturer and buying from a retailer -- but first, make sure that the retailer has the keyboard in stock and will accept a return and refund your money if the keyboard is defective (not refer you to the manufacturer for warranty support!). If the retailer is going to sell it to you and have Comfort drop-ship, you'll pay right away but wait weeks, if not months, for your keyboard.If you're looking for a separated keyboard but NOT married (for whatever reason) to the Comfort one, check out the Kinesis Freestyle. That's what I ultimately ended up with. I love the Freestyle, and Kinesis is every bit as great to deal with as Comfort is awful! In fact, they may be the best company I've ever bought anything from. My Kinesis keyboard was on my doorstep literally the day after I ordered it, and when I've emailed Kinesis with tech questions I've always had detailed emails back within a day (sometimes just a couple of hours) that TOTALLY answered my questions.So, in brief, if you MUST buy a Comfort keyboard, DON'T buy it manufacturer direct, and check to make sure the retailer isn't going to drop-ship -- but if you aren't stuck with Comfort for some reason, learn from my experience, check out Kinesis first, and buy yourself a great experience instead of a lousy one!
This item pushes A LOT of air and really keeps your laptop cool; however my fan died in about six months after purchasing, and when I contacted the company, they were a load of bull. They said I was responsible for the shipping to their factory, then if they didn't find anything wrong with it, I had to pay a restocking fee for them to ship me a new one. And they claim this product has a one year warranty, if that warranty is "you pay us to fix the product". The product pushes a phenomenal amount of air, while it lasts.
Of course anyone who plays on the xbox have to have Microsoft points. Just wish they were a heck of a lot cheaper.
I have used this product in the past. It has always worked great on my crafting projects. I also like the fact that it comes with permanent andre-positional adhesive depending on what your needs are for a specific project. I much prefer it to the competitors product. I feel that it works betterand the price is much more reasonable. I purchase many products from Amazon.com. Their website seems to be very user-friendly.
HP needs to work on quality control, there are a lot of bad discs in here. It's hit or miss, sometimes you get a decent one, sometimes you get a crappy one. You won't find out till you play the disc in your DVD player and you see all the weird digital artifacts. Pretty annoying.
This wire is perfect for running under carpet, if you're too lazy to get under your crawlspace, or you're on a slab. I've bought it before. Returning customer.
I would buy this as gift and my self again. East setup and very fast internet with windows 7 no install CD needed. Test speed up to 30mps with Time Warner Cable as IP. Work better then Cisco routers and easyer setup.
It is a great amature camera, with great video modes and flexibility - you can get some pretty cool effects by playing with With settings.it would be a 5 if not for FLASH - it is HORRIBLE. If you are taking picture inside at low light and using flash - well you will only see an object right infront of camera.Aside from that - my outdoor pictures are AMAZING. Also - zoom with IS is great. Indoor pictures in DECENT light are very nice as will - just change few settings.
Best on the market, just as good as Leo Laporte says it is.
A cable is a cable - not exactly, I've used some cat-5 cables that had poor connectors and were so stiff they always held their curve. Not this cable - straightens out with ease and the connections are crisp and full.
I ordered this from Amazon.com & recieved it quick time, Thank you! My TV reception is covered, I have Fios & already have an outdoor antenna as well in case Fios goes down. I purchased this Antenna hoping it would improve the FM signal on my Teac HD-1 HD Radio. I connected it to the HD-1 put the RCA 121 Antenna near my window &, WOW the HD stations that were coming in weak it locked them in, the stations that I could not recieve,came in pretty strong & strong enough to recieve them in HD as well as the sub channels 2 & 3. I am in Long Island, NY. It greatly opened up my listening experience. I will eventually try this antenna on my battery powered TV to see how well it brings in the signal. If it does it well enough I will be purchasing another. I hope I helped you if your looking one to improve your indoor FM reception &, Happy New year to you and yours!
Overall, this is a fun toy.Software frequently crashes on Vista, but otherwise is really easy to use with some cool tools!Focusing is a pain because--remember, this is a toy--cheap plastic knob doesn't function smoothly.We've had zero luck using 200x in combination with the stage and illumination. I just don't think there's enough light. In hand-held mode, with auxiliary light sources, it's okay.Optics, in combination with focusing issues, won't make this a great tool for plant cells and such, but we've found some pretty cool bugs that we wouldn't have seen with the naked eye. (Diagnosing mites in mason bee cocoons, etc.) I was hoping to use this to do some basic parasite tests (fecal floats) for my animals. Hold out for a traditional student 'scope, at the least, for anything like this.We're keeping it since for the price, it's a fun toy even if we only really use it at 10x and 60x. If I'd bought it locally, though, I might be more predisposed to returning it and saving up for a better 'scope (even sans camera)...but it all depends upon what qualities you most need.You'll need to pick up your own glass slides and cover slips elsewhere--dealers found on Amazon have been good to us!
We haven't used PCMCIA network cards in years, but on a few of our older laptops we decided this would be a good option. We have some 10" Thinkpads that the techs just keep in their cars in case they're out somewhere without their real laptops and have an I.T. emergency that requires them to VPN back to an office and fix an issue. The internal cards in these units are 802.11b, so we just decided to put these cards in the PCMCIA slots so you could go to a WiFi hotspot and connect to an 802.11 network. Fat chance. These cards connect fine to the older technology, but won't even show our Linksys 802.11n access points, much less connect to them.
I had mine since 2004 and it is still perfect. Learn to take care of your stuff people and it will last you a life time. I also purchased it when it was more expensive and 3 years later clearly there is better out there, but this one rocks my world still.
A few weeks ago I was shopping around for a a new camcorder to replace my sony video recorder from 1985. Since it had been so long since I had done any shopping I carefully weighed my options. Hi8 creates an almost 40% clearer and sharper image than regular 8mm. I don't have the equipment to connect my pc to a dv camcorder.After careful consideration and a few visits to my closest electronics shop I realized that this product was the easiest, most affordable Hi8 and I love using it. I would recommend this to anyone on a budget that has a desire to create quality video with ease and precision.
This product is alright but the case I had for my Palm V was a lot better. Unfortunately, the outside of the case doesn't seem to be a very strong metal so when I toss my keys into my purse it gouges the case. Also, the case doesn't "lock" shut very well so when I accidentally dropped my Palm the case popped open. In addition, the case is a bit awkward to use when using my Palm and when charging the case sort of gets in the way. Like I said in my title, the case is doing the job but not what I was hoping for.
A very good sd card for the money,I purchased this for my Kodak 12mp camera with video. I wanted the most memory that I could put in and found this card on Amazon,It works perfect so far and I am very pleased.
The unit works great as along as you are within about a mile of each other. I really don't know where they the 15 mile range from. We traveled about 1600 miles with two vehicles (one a moving truck). We ended up relying way more on our cell phones because they didn't offer the range we were expecting.
I have four computers at home. 2 for school, 1 for work and one my parents to learn on and one printer for all of us to use. My husband and I go to school, and I sell Avon. I would buy again. If you have a gateway router that is wireless it will not work, because the router is one way. If you use wireless at home make sure it can send and recive.
Absolutely no problems at all. Lightning speed, not one drop off since installed 3 months ago. Setup was easy. Looks cool too! Highly recommend. Extremely happy.
You'd be hard pressed to find a WAP with as many features as this for such a reasonable price...To me, the most important feature of the WAP11 was that it had removable antennas. This will allow for the clean and easy connection of higher gain antennas. With I high gain antenna, one can potentially get a range of several *miles*, providing that there is a reasonable line of sight between the WAP and the client.Unforunatley, the value of this model didn't come without a considerable amount of trouble... I had to go through 3 of these before I ended up with a properly working model.WAP11 #1: Worked perfectly fine for about 2 days, and then I was no longer able to link up with it. Linksys' technical support was unable to find a fix, and suggested that my network card was to blame... after exchanging my origional, off brand card for a new one from a different and more reputable mfg. (which was also a bit more expensive), the problem was still not resolved, so I returned the WAP.WAP11 #2: Had exactly the same problem as WAP #1, only it didn't work from the moment I took it out of the box. I Called Linksys yet again. The agent that I spoke to insisted that my (new) network card must be faulty. After testing my network card with a friend's non-Linksys (Dlink) WAP, and finding that it worked perfectly fine, I concluded that WAP11 #2 was also bad... I returned it.WAP11 #3: Finally! After 4 trips to Best Buy - A WAP11 that worked! Well, it worked perfectly fine for about 2 or 3 days... after this, if I were to have my computer unconnected to the WAP11 for more than about 2 hours (i.e., everyday when I'd take my laptop to work...), I would not be able to link back up with the WAP11 without power-cycling it. I called Linksys (again). They were no help. I was told that, "since power-cycling the WAP11 seemed to fix my problem, to just power-cycle the WAP11 when I had the problem"... Nevermind that this is not how the WAP11 is supposed to function, nor that anyone should have to put up with this sort of hassle just to use their equipment as they should be able to, I hit the internet in search of help...In the end, I found out that the SMC 2655W WAP is actually one and the same internally as the Linksys WAP11. The important difference being that SMC had a MUCH, MUCH newer firmware update avail. on their site than Linksys did. After flashing the WAP11 with the firmware obtained from SMC, I had no further problems. The WAP11 forks flawlessly now and with that, I am very satisfied with it... Even so, due to the incompitent technial support I received from Linksys, and the sheer amount of hassle associated with actually *getting* the WAP11 to work as it should, I have to give this product a 2... were it not for all that, I'd easilly give it a 5.
This pinhole lens camera is built well and works great! Only took a minute to mount and plug in. Picture quality isn't perfect but it does work great. Highly recommend if your looking for an affordable camera that does a good job.
I am really glad I didn't spend more money on a couple speakers I was looking at. This thing rocks. It seriously does vibrate the whole house if you turn it up. Exactly what I was looking for. I am more than satisfied with this powered sub.
I have purchased several of these docking cables. They have worked for every USB device I own and are an excellent addition to my hardware collection. I use one for my 3G Modem and one for my ATSC TV adapter. The attached devices are kept in a safe position out of the way so they are less likely to be knocked out of the computer and on to the floor. I especially like the fact that it is a tight fit for my USB device and it does not slip out of the connection easily. A firm grip and a little pressure is all that is needed for insertion or removal.Good design and kudos to whoever came up with this product!
This is a great product. I am a classroom teacher and we sharpen A LOT of pencils every day and this does a great job of it. I would purchase again!PS these are sold at office supply stores for around $48
I really like it that it's so small that u can always keep it in your shirt pocket.
I got this FM transmitter as a gift (from my wish-list) for X-mas 2007 after researching all the available models at the time. I have been VERY happy with it and have only deducted one star because I think the frequency screen can be difficult to read from many angles.I live in Knoxville, TN and we have a pretty full FM-spectrum here (almost every channel has a station on it, or bleed-over from a powerful station on a close frequency). I toggle between a couple of channels at the low-end of the FM-spectrum (convenient pre-sets make this easy) if I ever start hearing noise coming through on one of them. The noise is very rare though.I've used this device on long trips down the eastern coast and have never had any problems with it. The toggle button on the left side of the unit allow easy channel changes, but as I stated above, the screen is difficult to see at many angles that aren't straight-on.The cord length suits easy use for my truck or my wife's van and never seems to be in the way. I don't think I'd like a stretch/coiled cord because of the tension it would create when I tuck my iPod in cup-holders or console-boxes.
When I got the Macally ICEkey keyboard, I thought it was great. Sure it's a little bigger than Apple's aluminum keyboards, but the keys are very responsive and the size issue was worth the savings. Not so sure now... turns out Macally won't be issuing any drivers to make the volume keys (and other features) work with Intel Macs. Kinda pointless if you're making keyboards designed only for the previous generation of Macs... Still, it does work fine. I just hope it doesn't discolor like my old iBook G4 did.
I had to send mine back. The features list a slot for a flash memory card, but this DVD player does not have one. Lots of other sites mention the SD slot so maybe a previous version had one.I'm going to get a Toshiba instead.
Don't waste your money. You're better off swatting bugs with a fly swatter -- plus the one I bought didn't even last one year.
I added this to my 256mb chip on an E-Machine. It sure speeds up the computer!The instructions were easy to follow and I was able to install this in about 10 minutes and had no problems at all. This was the first time I had done any upgrades on any computer.My only advise is to be sure you are buying the correct RAM. Just check with the mnfg web site to find what type of and size RAM you need. It might save frustration on getting the wrong RAM and having to return it.
I purchased a pair of these cards back in July 2009 for my Sony PMW-EX1, full-size HD Camera. I used them with an MxR Adapter and they worked wonderfully for recording hours upon hours of documentary footage. At the end April this year Digital SLR Cameras were becoming quite affordable and versatile. I purchased a Canon T2i and two more of the Transcend 16gb Class 6 cards. I was on my way to the Middle East to record a graduation and would eventually visit London.Using the Canon T2i indoors was fine, it would of course overheat if used constantly for over 40 minutes. I shot outside one day and let the camera rest every once and awhile. It was hot out. When I finally finished shooting my camera turned off by itself. I learned the memory card had fried.I returned back to the states and brought it to professional specialists who were unable to read the card, even through using a linux machine. I continued using my remaining cards to shoot, but began seeing overheating warnings after 30 minutes of shooting, mostly indoors.Today I was testing out my cards and one of them would report an error after recording 2 minutes on my Sony PMW-EX1. I have a feeling these cards have low life-span and with the combination of heat and new technology, you may end up losing thousands of memories in a FLASH. Pun intended.I would recommend spending more to save your data and back up CONSTANTLY.
I've had this for a week and so far so good. The wrist rest is comfortable. The keyboard is a bit large for my keyboard drawer in my desk though, so be aware of the dimensions when you go to buy this.
How could these cost only 75 dollars? I do wish they had a little more bass, but the mids and highs come in perfectly thanks to the tweeters. My advice would be to not have them on the ground and try to elevate them if possible. Still sound great on floor, but you'd get a little more thump if they were up. Have them connected to a cheap (but great) sherwood receiver and can make the walls shake in my dorm room. Great buy, and know I'm getting something good from Sony.
I've assembled a sytem using this motherboard. but faced a bit of a prob which is memory. This motherboard only supports DDR3. So make sure before u buy this motherboard that DDR3 is available in ur area. Otherwise this is an excellent product by Asus.
Like most Monster products; this one is well made and seems to be working properly. Only time will tell if it holds up over the long run.
There's not much to say -- this card gives you 1600 (or $20 worth) Microsoft Points, which you can spend on music, movies, shows, games & game expansion packs, etc.These cards are a safe way to get points -- there's always a risk involved when you use your credit card online, and using it over Xbox Live is no exception. Buying one of these cards ensures you don't run into that sort of trouble, and it can also be given as a gift or exchanged or re-sold, if you want.Most decent 'arcade' or 'indie' games on Xbox Marketplace cost between 800-1200 points, so this card should get you 1-2 cool games to play when you're tired of your mainstream games on discs.When you buy from Amazon, you end up saving like fifty cents or something... so, really, it's a pretty decent deal.
THIS ITEM IS OF GREAT USE...THERE IS NOTHING MUCH I CAN SAY BECAUSE IT WORKS PERFECTLY WITH MY IPOD AND THAT'S REALLY ALL THAT MATTERS!
Shipping took a while but my 12 x 50 binocular finally arrived. They are fantastic...lightweight...crystal clear...and at an awesome price. I would recommend these to a friend...for sure.
The camera has a lot of features, but the photo quality is unbelievably horrible. I get better pictures with my cellphone. The picture are blurry, and have odd green spots on the photos, like I'm using no antenna for my TV.Get a Sony Cybershot, like the other person said. Their pictures are so much clearer. You won't be dissappointed with the Sony.I never expected this FROM HP!!!
I love the grip on this sturdy little mouse. It tracks as well if not better than the wired mouse I'd been using. Very clever usb dongle clips to bottom to turn off mouse and turns on mouse upon it's removal. Sweet price too.
I bought this item not knowing what I know now. This adapter does not work with Ipod Touch or Iphone. You can google this adapter and will find the same information.
I give this DVD player a 4 out of 5 only because I was used to a feature on our old DVD player that when you turned off the machine, if you did not eject the DVD- it kept your place in memory so that the next time you turned on the DVD player you could resume watching the DVD from that point on. This one, if you turn it off you have to use the scene selections to find where you were, there is no resume play (once turned off) or memory. It is compact, slick in appearance and plays DVD's well, no other complaints from us.
I'm taking a financial management course and it has helped me understand the material! The calculator is easy to use and get used to.
It is not the most expensive cable in the world, but it is just is cabable in my opinion. I have bought three of these so far, and will buy again.
Terribly written software. The installation process was a nightmare. After installing the application I tried to install 9 CDs worth of maps. After each disc the installer crashed so I had to restart the application repeatedly. It got stuck on on disc an was never able to complete the installation.With the maps I did install I found the navigation and software interface to be SLOW and not intuitive. It was a waste of money and I have returned the software to the seller.
Install it in Toyota Celica as part of over hauling with GPS and DVD system couple years ago and it works great but i am not sure if it was worth the money. Clear sound and strong but overpriced.
ADI AD1888JCPZ High Definition Audio: scratchy sound from the start.Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit LAN: controller died. Not seen any more by XP or Linux(Knoppix,Ubuntu)Does run Core 2 Duo okay. Can't speak to overclocking.
I've been using TDK since the cassette days. I'm always happy with their product and never had a problem. Great price taboot.
This is the icing on the cake for my sound system. I now have crystal clear highs with the cymbals and lead guitar just where they belong. I have this in between two BIC/RTRs and they work perfectly together. And, for the price? Unbeatable. I play strictly music and I cannot imagine not having this speaker; it is as essential as a subwoofer.
I needed some 1/4 inch mono cables to plug into my keyboard and RCA plugs on the other end to plug into my monitors. The Hosa Cable CPR204 Dual 1/4 Inch To RCA Cables are 13 feet of cabling that will change the way you think about cables! I cabled the hell out of my keybard with this bad boy and now I can hear my keyboard because of these plugs being plugged into my monitor speakers. I love them.
These headphones work great on my iPod (nano - 2nd gen). I have to untangle the headphone cord(s) everytime I use it, but it is not a difficult task.These are great for running; you will be able to hear everything around you in addition to your tunes. Wind noise is problematic at higher speeds as the headphones are not totally snug in your ear - would not use for biking.
player is used by kids and subject to many dirty and scratched disks. never had a problem. great set of controls, inuative remote, best picture in its class, and it has read every disk including a myriand of brands and types of home burned dvd's and cd's.a great player.
Unlike some other reviewers, I find these headphones to be loud enough. But, at the higher range, they crackle. They don't handle a lot of bass or full volume very well. They are a lot better than the earbud style headphones in terms of sound quality. In my opinion you don't need them to be as loud since they block out some of the noise around you. They're definitely a bargain for the price.However, I bought these for a flight and I was hoping they would block out noise even when not playing music so I could sleep. They do not block out much noise if you just wear them without music. Maybe they blocked out some of the soft noise, but I could still clearly hear the conversation of the people sitting next to me. I do not recommend them for this purpose. Of course, I was able to put on some music at a reasonable volume to block them out, but I don't sleep well with music playing. For my purposes - 3 stars.
I bought this to replace a Canon UV filter that rolled down a mountain. Yesterday I was at Lake Louise taking pictures outside of beautiful scenery only to find that this Tiffen filter created a problem where there were reflections of the lens and adapter for the filter on my pictures!!! The reflection problem was sometimes just an extra smudge on the bottom-- but very obvious and pretty bad. It was worst in very bright conditions. I am going to order the Canon filter again. The problem was not that I had any condensation or smudges on my filter, because I had cleaned it off that morning.Given that most of my pictures are with lots of light/ outside, this is useless to me and I regret bringing it with me. I will finish this trip out without this filter.
I looked at several cordless units, but I made a mistake & went the lower price route.PRO'S:1. It's easy to hook-up with RCA jacks.2. Signal was able to reach throughout my house.3. Comfortable and light headphones.4. Long battery life on 2 AAA.5. On/Off switch & Volume control on headphones.6. Tuner on headphones (Also a CON).CON'S:1. Tuning is by hand. Why not automatic like a cordless phone?2. Tuner is too touchy & small. Frequency is easy to knock off while fine tuning it.3. Tuner & Volume control easy to confuse with each other while wearing the headphones.4. There's a constant high whining noise that is transmitted with the audio signal. This really drove me crazy within about a minute or two.Do some real investigating before buying a cordless headset. After all, it's all about the sound quality right? Well, I would think the sound quality of this unit would be embarrassing for Jensen.I really think that I may have gotten the sound quality that I paid for.
I Now own Five (5) of these super MPs'3, plus 2 Travel Docks. Do not understand why CREATIVE stopped making this item. Being able to change out the battery is such a "Plus".
I returned it as soon as I saw the shoddy plastic construction. They charge over $100 for what should be about $19.95!
Yeah, so, I'm not much on cross-stitching. My mitts are too beefy, skin too oily, too much testosterone. But I like having cross-stitching accessories around; skeins of floss, blunted needles, wooden frames, piles of patterns, etc. They're all carefully arranged in a spare room of my house so that when chicks come over I can open the door and say "And here's my craft room...." and they think I'm all sensitive and 'in touch with my feminine side' and blah blah blah blah blah. The only thing missing - which most of said chicks were quick to point out - was an OTT-LITE(R) TrueColorTM) Portable Magnifier Lamp. So now I have one. And they have no excuse any more.
We are past and current owners of Microtek scanners. Presently we are using a Microtek E6 on a Macintosh Quadra 950. I purchased the Hewlett Packard ScanJet 4200C, at a higher price than the Microtek scanners presently available, for our new Windows 98 PC computer. Frankly, HP has a lot to learn about sharp and knock your socks off scanning. They should give Microtek a call. Also, their auto scanning quality is good for the kids projects, but lacking in quality for professionals who need to use the scanned images in graphics for printing. The scanner won't turn off and it is a matter of time before I will have to track down a bulb for it. Personally, I would like the opportunity to trade this inadequate scanner for the cheaper, Microtek.
Usually when you purchase an item like this one, you receive a manual or owner's guide that gives detailed instructions on how to use it. This is not the case with the Sansa c250 mp3 player. I have had to hunt for information on the Internet just to get things done. Information that's missing:1. Albums folder: what is its function, how can I populate it?2. MTP mode: the only reason I know about this "mode" is because I found out about it on a few sites that have help forums. I don't know what MTP stands for, and the message "USB connected MTP" does not show up when I go into Auto-detect mode and then connect the c250 to the PC.3. How about telling the user what MTP nd MSC mean? It would be nice to be told this stuff, especially if you're new to devices like these.4. Where are the instructions for creating playlists?The owner's manual for my toaster oven is the size of a small book in comparison, surely SanDisk could have come up with a more detailed instruction manual.
I've bought 2 of these. The first one i bought plugged it in and had perfect internet for a year until lightning struck near my house and fried it. That was about a year ago. I bought another one one plugged it in and have enjoyed perfect internet ever since.
Ordered this cable three days ago and it has not shipped!If I knew this I would have ordered from radio shack instead.
These points are used by xbox owners to purchase everything from game add ons to movies. If you are unsure what to get someone and you know they own and use their xbox 360, this is a no fail gift. Don't have to get them the 4000 the first time if you don't think they will use it, but trust me they will. I never could have dreamt imaginery money could make folks so happy, but it does.
I bought the original Tom Tom Go back in November 2004. Since then, my attempts to reach their customer service have all met in failure. My last attempt, 10 days ago, was an effort to buy updated maps for my product. Yes, their website will offer to sell you maps, but there is no way to determine the date of the maps you already own, and no way to determine the date of the maps that you would be purchasing, in some cases for a large sum of money. If you try to find a telephone number on their site that you can call, you will be disappointed. I am disappointed and would advise you to look elsewhere if you want a product that is supported.
When the slingboxes first came out I spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out how this thing works. At first I thought it would be some piece of junk that had a hidden flaw or catch. After all the raving reviews and ratings I saw for the sling I finally dove in. I can't tell you how unbelievably easy it was to set up and use it remotely. High quality software and hardware. My only complaint is the video compression/quality could be better. It's a little hard to watch football remotely @ 420 kbps although do able. If you watch football within the LAN (1000-2000kbps) then it looks fine. Definitely a good buy!
worx well with my HP IPaq Hx4705. Must have for all bluetooth product.
The Mac mini is a great little machine if you want something that is cute, compact, quiet and very connected to the outside world. Don't get it if you really need a high-performance desktop machine -- it is not for World-o-Warcraft. But it's perfect for web surfing, photo retouching, ripping music, editing video and burning DVDs.I have concerns about Amazon, though. The mini I ordered was packed in Apple's adorable little box inside a rather large Amazon box with no padding... it rattled around a lot in there. It was basically DOA, but the nice folks at the Apple store replaced it under warranty without a fuss.My takeaway is that Apple is fantastic, but Amazon may not be the best place to order breakable stuff. Still recommend them for non-breakables, though.
Ordered these to put a surround system in my house. All worked great and the system works great. No problems....and they were cheap too!!
Product came quickly, works like a dream and the seller was very easy to work with. Will buy from them again. The all-in-one is easy to set up, has a lot of positioning abilities and it is easy to program.
Saved a buck and had my code within minutes without having to leave my living room or give microsoft my credit card.
It is a little big for the 30 gb ipod but it does the trick. It would be better for the 60 gb version.
I just got these 'phones and I am impressed how well they fit my ears and how soft and wearable their earpieces are.Highly recommended.
Great product! My family doesn't need me to turn on the TV, Home Theater, VCR, DVD, HI8, etc. Programming was very simple - however, did need to use the "help" button to get all the appropriate units to turn on and off properly. I highly recommend this product!
A little high priced. Would own more if it were closer to $200.00Great IP Cam.
I wouldn't use these in a high end set up. They work ok in the dash of my 95 Incrapid. Cool that they come with bass blockers.
The Polaroid FCM is an excellent choice for the kitchen being that it takes up very little space under the counter. This model doesn't have the DVD player but who wants to watch movies on a 10" screen anyway? It's a perfect companion while in the kitchen; also AM / FM and aux input is available. You can even turn off the LCD screen and just listen to TV sound. The only drawback from what I can determine is that picture quality degrades with the angle of viewing; it's best when viewed head on. You definitely will enjoy this set; the picture / stereo sound quality is excellent; and the credit card sized remote is an added bonus.
Worked one day, bulb needs a good wack to get started, left a pile of live bugs underneath it since the zapper part stop zapping. Don't waste your money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good product if you want to attract bugs so the multiply and produce more.
Product failed to work after only a couple of x's using. Computerdoes not recognize scanner program. After numerous attempts ofreaching HP for help they informed me they don't know why its notworking with no advice for further help. So basically a brand newscanner is worthless. Which is what I would say about their techsupport as well!!
This little gadget has an amazing potential to be terrific. MP3 player, digital voice recorder, AND USB flash memory in one handy little package. WOW! Unfortunately, it doesn't quite live up to its claims. I bought it primarily for the digital voice recorder and file transfer features. I wanted to record singing rehearsals so I could play them back in the car, and carry working project files back and forth to the office. This gadget sounded like it could cover all the bases and has 1 GB of storage to boot. Now the downside: First, the built-in microphone has no level adjustment or gain control and is easily overloaded. It handles quiet conversation or lecture well, but even my quartet overloaded the mic from 15 feet away. We won't even talk about my 100-member chorus and overload. Second, when the device is connected to your PC, you can set up subfolders and categorize your music, data and voice files. But, from the device menu, you can't access those subfolders. So now I'm in the car and I want to listen to a specific set of learning files that are grouped in a subfolder, but I can't access them. I just have to thumb my way through 93 other files and still find that they aren't all together. It will accept your name for some files, but not for all. If it doesn't like the name you pick, it just calls it Track 12 (I have 4 of those now). Next, the battery life is not nearly what they are claiming. I've been using industrial strength batteries and am only getting about 5 hours of use out of each one. The plastic casing has a nice textured feel to it, and the buttons are easily placed for use. I've only had mine a month though, and already the big "on/off" button on the top is being uncooperative. I bought this unit from "digitalharbor", and while they have been okay in the response department, they don't seem equipped to answer my operational questions, like why can't I access those subfolders and why the on/off button is already crapping out. I guess I shouldn't have expected such amazing features for just over $100. But I was so hopeful. I'm trying to return the device to the seller, since it's not doing what I need it to do. I think I'll keep looking at mini disc.
I received my Kingston 256MB SD card just as advertised.The unit came in the mail exactly 2 days after Iordered. Worked perfectly and I'm very satisfied.
Put this card in the T404g Tracfone. Be sure you format the card first on a windows computer in the FAT system format. For the longest time even tho I put pictures on the card, it would not work in the phone until I discovered the format problem.
Price is all over the place on these so shop around.I am a bit of an audio buff, but on a budget. I also believe in diminishing returns as you go higher in price. For me I hoped these hit the sweet spot. I am happy with the sound. I have JBL E10 Surrounds E90 Mains, EC35 Center, and a Velodyne DPS-12 sub paired with a Yamaha 5760. Movie experience is as good as I could hope for. Sounds fantastic! Music is great, but could be better. At high volume levels (close to 0 DB for rock CDs) they sound harsh/shrill to me, but are really great at normal and even loud levels. I tried to audition speakers and receivers but just got too frustrated, so I bought this system based on reviews and price.If you are not going to have a sub or like tons of bass, Get the E100 with the 10" woofers. The E90s are nice with a sub and were the right size for my set up (I considered the overall hieght and position of the tweaters relative to the screen).I cannot emphasize enough how important the Center Speaker is for movies. This was my first surround system and I am glad I bought the best center channel I could in the Northridge series (EC35). So much of the movie sound goes to the center.The E10 surrounds were a real surprise for me: Great sound for such a little inexpensive speaker. I was going to get E20s but they are just to big to put on the wall.
Its good considering that I was using a $1 ear piece before so it very much likely that anything I wear after it would sound good. The frame is a bit weak ,I don't feel conformable extending it either. I wish the frame was more .. thicker? I know it plastic but jeez . oh when you do extend it you can the wiring is visible so you ought to be careful not to get it caught on anything.
If you're like me then you want a DVD player which plugs in quickly, loads the DVD fast, reads all your DVDs, and produces great quality sound and picture... Well the APEX 1500 does all that and for very low bucks (I got mine for [price] at [a local retailer]). Don't let the low price fool you. I got mine as a replacement while my expensive DVD player was being repaired (for the second time). Within the first two days I had decided to give away my expensive one when I got it back and keep the APEX 1500 for myself. After several months of regular use I am still quite pleased with it, and have had zero problems. If you want an incredible bargain for a top quality DVD player this one's for you.
I wanted to really try this unit out before I wrote a final review. I paid $400 for the unit. I bought it mainly on the positive reviews from this site, because I have never heard of the company before. I wonder if all the positive reviews aren't employed by the company. First, an 8 page users manual (but, you can print out more online using your own ink and paper!). As a first-time buyer, I don't care how "obvious" the unit seems to be, there should be instructions with ANY unit. First unit had to be replaced. Customer service was ok, but it depended on who you got. With my new job, I travel through about 12 counties. I use this unit 4 days a week, and a minimum of 8 addresses each day. What really tipped it for me (to the negative) was when I was on a very, very heavily traveled business area and the first three business I put it, or try to find wasn't in the unit! This is NOT a new area, either. Then, I read that they don't update their maps!! What the heck? Are all the roads ever going to be built already built? How will this unit be relevant in 2 years? 1 year? Also, I followed EXACTLY the beginning instructions on setting up the unit. I put in my address. For whatever reason, the unit is about .6 miles off from my actual home location!! Also, it has taken as long as 12 minutes for the first map of the day to load. Granted, 99.8 times out of 100, it wouldn't be a big deal, but if there is ever an emergency in a strange town, I wouldn't want this unit! Go with a company you've heard of like Garmin or Tom Tom, even if the screen is a little smaller.
cute little thing, and I like the grey color. however don't feel perfectly when I'm wearing them, and when I wear them for a longer time I get a little headache, probably because when I put them in, my ears are completely closed and I cannot anything from the outside. that's my little weird comment, other than that they do their job.
Good thing about this 250MB SLEEVE is that it is compatible with both my Mac and PC. My need for a zip disk was because I needed a reliable handy archive and backup for my files. I just decided to go head on and plug in because I was never keen on instructions that are usually full of tech jargon. On inserting it I realized there was no need for the instruction manual at all, because the set-up program took care of everything.The read-write speeds were pretty cool for a fair price.A handy, dependable zip which is just enough to be my data archive / store.
Replaced a 5yr old Lexmark with this printer, and could not be happier. Amazing for this price!
I bought this TV when it first was available in 2002. I think it was the first 1080i TV that Sony made. Being a CRT, it has amazing contrast and clarity. It's got something that the new LCD and Plasma TV's just don't have. The video is crystal clear and the contrast is excellent. Discovery HD channel looks especially good!The only problems I have with this set are the weight and the screen size. It's very heavy and you have to be at least five-feet from the screen to discern the full 1080 resolution. The screen size is actually 32" and that might be a bit small for some people.
This is a decent clock - nice sounds and lots of features. However, the small, dim orange display is pretty tough to read if you don't keep your alarm clock by your bed, especially if you have a lot of light in your room. The nice, compact size and mp3 in are a plus, but the display is disporportionately small to the size of the clock. Returned it; going to try out the more expensive Timex clock. A good clock with nature sounds is tough to come by!
I've just gotten a E1705 Dell laptop - it's got a 17" screen and is significantly larger than my last machine. This new machine fits very nicely into this bag, and the "Contour" feature of it is effective too. I really like the nesting handles too. While it doesn't lack plenty of nooks & crannies to stash the bits & pieces you need with your box, it's the power brick that never seems to have a suitable place in laptop bags, you know?Things fit all right in this bag, so it's not really a problem, but my old bag has rigid plastic panels in it that really gives it some strength to prevent any screen damage, and the power brick fit nicely within that framework.While this Kensington bag has plenty of padding, the lump of the power brick seems to be a focal point for a potential screen-killing disaster. To me, this is a problem of all bags I've seen, and 17" screens are way too sweet to let something bad happen to them...I'm completely happy with this bag otherwise!
If you really wish to spend under $20 on speakers, get these. You cannot expect much bass response for this size and price of speaker. But you won't be disappointed. These offer a lot of volume and clarity for the price. I'm glad I bought them.
This case is so durable and does a great job of protecting the iPod. Yes, it does add a little bilk, but protecting the iPod is worth it. Will buy another Speck case whenever I get a new iPod.
I purchased this product because it was listed on the internet under "sensitive FM radios". It is probably less sensitive than any other receiving device I own. I live in a big city area so powerful stations is not the problem. The SRF-59 just doesn't do it!Disappointed
The best remote ever! It may take time to program, but it pays off in the end. I read comments from other people and they were to damn impatient to do the process.
It does the job and the price is fair. Not much else to say.
I just wanted a pool to lay out in and let my nephews play in. This pool is perfect for that. It would be easier to set up if your land is level. We had to move the pool twice to try to get it more level. I would suggest if your land is not very level, get some sand or more dirt to level out the area where you plan to place the pool. We plan to do that next year, when we set it up again. It is a easy pool to set up. You just inflate the top ring, connect the pump, then turn on the water. The pool walls rise as the water gets deeper.
Nice TV design ,BUT it starts off with a humming noise, then it gets louder and louder, also after about 4ms it's starts to crack and make loud noises when you turn it off, and these are problems no one has a fix for. do some reseach on this TV before you buy it, NOT GOOD.
I would NOT recommend this camera to anyone. The only time I got it to take completely in-focus photos was in bright daylight when the camera was resting on a table. Under any other conditions, at very best, the outer 15% of the picture will be blurry.This is if you can get the pictures to your PC... I used to have windows 98 on my PC, and things worked ok, but when I upgraded to windows 2000 I was no longer able to download the pictures from the camera, no matter what I tried.Also, the 640x480 pictures are small, and it won't focus on close objects.On the upside, it's cheap.
This small and affordable system, even though it is only a 2.1 configuration, has the best sound, performance, blending of sub to satellites, and range that is actually useable to the audio experience that I have roadtested to date. What surprises me is that it is likely on the endangerred species list because of fad and fashion consciousness driving the market shares. If you dont take the time to give this system a listen at your local retailer, where possible, stacked-up against even some $200 systems available, you are not only missing out but also missing the point of informed consumerism. Word to the wise.
I had several problems with other memories because my motherboard is not so new, but has the DDR slots and takes up to 2 GB in DDR memories. I bought one but didn't work, i don't know why. So my friends recommended me to buy a corsair and so i did. It couldn't be better, it's an excellent product with outstanding performance and the price is exactly right.....you really couldn't get more for less....
For the price, you can't complain if you find the volume in these headphones really lacking. However, if you have a FiiO E5 headphone amp attached these HD201s, then you have a system that is workable. The HD201s are perfect for people who don't know what to look for, have extra cash to experiment around and want to see how low end Sennheiser headphones work. I have since upgraded to the Shure SRH440s ($99 at Guitarcenter) and they blow these HD201s out of the water.My wife uses these to watch movies on the desktop and she is happy with them for that use. I tried using them to listen to myself play Bass guitar on my iPhone 4s and they didn't work for me.Pros-Lightweight-Great for simple applications and first time users-Decent signal clarityCons-Terrible volume, really low-Bass signal non-existent-Why is that chord so freakin' long?
As reported above, this player seems to be pretty unreliable. Mine also would not play certain discs. And it would spin out of control on others, AND it froze, skipped and everything else. It seems like Audiovox added all the extras to distract you from the fact that the drive system is a piece of [junk]!! Avoid this player at all costs.
This product was new, but the microphone did not work. Another CB user loaned me a microphone to find out that mine was bad. I contacted Cobra who promptly sent out another new microphone at no cost to me. I was appreciative that they stand by their products.
This vendor provided fast service, the product that works as expected. Would look in their offerings again.Samsung SmartMedia 128MB Smart Media Digital Flash Memory Storage Card
Have only used these during spotting deer so far but they seem to be pretty nice.
Basically the set is so cheap that it is still a good deal if they did not give you the crappy charger with it. Less than seven bucks for four batteries and a charger is a joke.The charger runs a tad hot and does not warn when fully charged but if you charge overnight and unplug in the AM they seem to hold their charge well.Good deal, we bought 4.
My favorite keyboard of all time. Comfortable. Types fast. Not too noisey. And actually has shortcut keys I actually use. I am disappointed that the Zoom button requires hand-editing of XML files to force it into a scroll instead of Zoom. The driver should provide easy-to-use GUI control over how the zoom feature functions.
I just bought this mouse to go with my brand new laptop. It works great! I love the snap-in receiver because it allows for less clutter in my laptop case, plus it'll be much harder to lose!I knocked off a star because this mouse is not good for games. There is a small delay from the time you move the mouse to the time it reflects on the system (games or not). This is much less noticable in regular windows apps and shouldn't bug anyone, but if you play FPS games, you're not going to like it.The delay is not caused by the laptop or the game as the laptop is a highly upgraded HP Pavilion zd8000 and the games work great with a corded USB mouse. I bought this system with the inent of developing games on it so I may end up returning the mouse and getting a Logitech with Fast RF. I own the mx700 and there is no lag in the mouse or keyboard so not all wireless mice are affected.Still.. if you don't play FPS games, Buy it! This mouse really is great for the money!
I have used HP products in the past with success but this one is a severe disappointment. The print quality, scanning and copy features work just fine but like so many other reviews the printer constantly shows a paper jam or out of paper when clearly neither is an issue. It usually won't even start printing unless I am manually pushing the paper in when printing is about to start. It is VERY frustrating to use. When the ink cartridges run out I am junking it and getting a new all in one from a different manufacturer.
I have had my lens now for about a year. To be honest, I haven't been blown away or anything. I have been using it on my xti(which is 5 years old now) and it has certainly been better than the kit lenses. The other day I put t onto a 7d and had much sharper cleaner pictures. Now I just have to save for a new body... dang.Pretty close focusing which is nice for some macro shooting. IS is pretty good to about 1/10. Just took some pictures in the sierras and they did come out pretty sharp. I would recommend this lens based on price if that is your concern. If you can swing a few more bills for an L than do it!
First let me say that this is an awesome product! I loved the size, the ease of setting it up, and especially the sound quality. I was sending the signal from my living room computer to my home stereo system in my family room. Signal distance: about 30 feet. Direct line of sight? no. The signal traveled through the door of my armoire, across the room and through (or around) a partial wall. It sounded perfect but with an occasional momentary drop-out in sound output when someone walked in the path of the signal. I raised the device to the top shelves in my entertainment center and my armoire and never experienced another glitch.Cons: Only outputs a mono signal (but that is fairly unimportant to me). The real deal-breaker was that when I plugged the device into the USB port, it switched my computer's output device from standard speakers to USB. Therefore I could NOT listen to the audio on both the home stereo and computer at the same time. I wanted to have that option so I bought the DSM-910BT and just split the audio output.D-link doesn't sell the receiver portion of this setup separately...or offer a kit with more than one receiver; otherwise I certainly would have kept it.
I hooked a few floor lamps with low wattage bulbs to these. They work great! Now when the sun goes down, my night lights come on...
My nephew loved this for Christmas. Couldn't wait to get outside and play with it. Great product for the price. I will be purchasing this again for my son.
The filter does its job. softness is not very intensive, on the sides of your picture you can see that it's slightly soft. The border between "spot" and "soft focus zone" is invisible. I think, I will use it for macro mostly.
Worth two? Yes, because this is my second purchase of a Simpletech SD card. This brand is not one of the least expensive, and it's for good reason. It's very dependable. I've never lost photo data; nor have I had any of them become corrupted. True, there are 1 gigabyte SD cards out right now, but having two 512 MB cards instead is not too bulky, anyway. Simpletech is a known quantity. Other brands aren't, and all I hear is how people have gotten defective cards from the other brands. Not Simpletech. This is my brand of choice. Can't wait for their 1 GB!
This tripod feels as it will last a lifetime. If is very well made and very versatil with the independent leg positioning. The PRO version is worth it beacuse it will give you more "tools" to create your photos and expand your skills.With the 488RC2 it is perfect. I use the Rebel XT and wouldn't ask for more.
I just bought the Pine SM-200C+ player and it's best player you can get for your money. It has 50 secs anti-shock, eq, rechargable batteries and random (features that the SM-200C is missing). I was originally going to get the Sonicblue Rio Volt 250. But after reading all the reviews of it dying just days/weeks after people ordered it, I decided on saving myself [money] and got this player instead. It has almost all the same features for half the price!It doesn't have a back-lit display, remote & isn't upgradable, but I dont need any of that stuff anyways. The back-lit display would just drain your batteries, the buttons on the remote are too small and if a product works with no problems from the start, there is no need to upgrade the firmware.
(...) I create short videos for myself and other members of my family. Weddings, birthday parties, vacations... Give me a tape and I'll edit it. I goofed around with VCD/SVCD at first and wasn't happy with the compatability issues and picture loss. I then started having to distribute my work on VHS which while 100% compatible wasn't optimal since I consider my work keepsakes and you know how VHS tapes tend to wear out. So I was a little hesitant when I burnt my first disk (Using Ulead Movie Factory). Would it play on my dvd players and those of my family? I can happily report that the answer is yes. The 1 hour DVD that I created has played on a 3 year old Panasonic A110, Panasonic A120, Samsung M310, Microsoft XBox and Sony Playstation2. I couldn't be happier with the results and with the cost of media coming down I can realistically send copies of my work on DVD to those that might have received VHS in the past.
Works great! Couldn't be any easier. Even the cables needed are supplied. Just plug and play with XP.
I absolutely loved this case! I purchased it awhile ago and it fits my ipod 2nd generation perfectly. I love the baby blue color; it's much brighter and prettier than the pictures make it out to be. It's easy to slide your ipod in, and the case keeps it secure, but it's still easy to get the ipod out of the case. Great price too, if you purchase the baby blue one! (The price varies based on what color you choose.)This is a great case I and recommend it for all!
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Decided to buy this kit after finding out that Eclipse is the only Nikon-endorsed sensor cleaning solution (in fact, Nikon's own maintenance and repair technicians use this very same solution when you send your camera in to them!).I had some dust and possibly some oil spatter on my D7000's sensor from normal use over the past 6 months. My rocket air blower just wouldn't work on the more stubborn particles. I was initially very nervous to be cleaning my camera sensor (low-pass filter actually), as many people have hyped up the delicacy of the procedure. As long as you have good light and a clean environment, you cannot and will not mess this up. What many people fail to realize is that you never actually touch the sensor, only a piece of glass sitting over it. Unless you're dragging sand over it or doing something else careless/stupid, its virtually impossible to damage anything. This kit is fool-proof in that regard.My dust and oil was a little more stubborn, so it took all 4 swabs to fully clean the sensor. I am happy to report that my sensor is now 100% dust and oil free, and is as good as new! Make sure you save the swab sticks/paddles. You can take the included pec pads and make new swabs by cutting them to the proper size and folding them onto the sticks.Overall very happy and relieved that my sensor is back to normal. This experience has also given me the confidence to clean my own sensor! Save money and don't be afraid to do it yourself, this kit will take care of your sensor cleaning issues! And I'd definitely steer clear of third-part imitations as no other brand is officially recommended or used by the major DSLR manufacturers.My only issue is that the kit is a little pricy. But when compared to the cost of getting your camera cleaned at a shop or by the manufacturer, it's not all that bad.
For some reason, I've always felt attracted to LaCie's products. I'm not sure why exactly. But my 250GB d2 Firewire drive just crashed. Its clicking and knocking when it starts up. There was no warning or prior indication suggesting that I be ready for trouble. Filled up with DV Media (filled up with around 8GB remaining), I'm now going to have to start redigitizing hours and hours of footage. This drive is not my only drive on the chain; the others are different brands and sizes.The reason I'm writing though is to confess, that the ONLY other hard drive (internal or external of any size and type) I have EVER go down on me, was another LaCie d2 hard drive... full of the data I make my living with.I don't know if its that the LaCie products just look cool, or that I respect their brave development of larger and larger drives, or maybe its just that their company feels so familiar, but for some reason I forgot how painful that first hard drive failure was. But tonight, I'm sitting here feeling it again; trying every utility there is (Norton, Disk Warrior, TechTool Pro 4), hoping that repairing is possible, and that if so, it will take less time than redigitizing.So, if you're out there, like I was, and you're thinking about buying another LaCie hard drive for reasons you're not exactly sure of... REMEMBER! (ok, this is really just a note to myself, in case I forget again)
Yes, these are very comfortable headphones. And, yes, they're pretty good. But Sennheiser has really pumped up the bass on these. If you love bass, you'll love these headphones. But the bass in unnaturally strong, and headphones or speakers should always emphasize accuracy and not over emphasize one end of the sound spectrum.
When I was shopping for car adapters and chargers, I figured, "Eh, they're all the same, right? Why pay $15 more?" Well, I was definitely wrong. Quite simply, this product doesn't work. I have a 3rd generation iPod and it won't charge it. In fact, it causes the iPod to freeze up and the image on the screen gets funky.I wasted my money. Please don't waste yours. BTW, I have previously owned the Belkin and it was good. My only complaint is that the wires frayed after 2 years.
Well contrary to the previous reviewers, I had no problem getting this thing to work with one usb cable plugged in (usb2.0 of course). Had it for a while now and never had use for the 2nd. It's quiet, rugged, fast, plug-n-play (doesn't require special drivers or anything) and WORKS. Some NTI software comes with it but I couldn't care less. I just wanted it to do exactly what it says it does. And well, it does. I personally can't complain here. To each his own, I suppose.
What the heck were they thinking when this was designed? I can't believe others haven't commented on this.This thing allows you to set intervals, right. 3hr, 12hr, 24hr... anyway, you get the point. SO, if you want this timer to go off at 6am, before the day heats up, every day, you have to wake up at 6am to set it. It doesn't have a clock! Only time intervals. What the heck! So you decide to turn it off for whatever reason. Guess what you have to do again to set it for 6am? Unacceptable.
I wanted to like it. It's a speaker system that is the size and shape of a thermos. Unfortunately the sound quality is mediocre to say the least. High frequencies are shrieky (as if they're getting cut off into a square wave), and there's practically no output below 100hz (it really is that bad). They're kinda loud for the size, so if that rocks your boat, then they're good. I guess they'd be ok for a micro PA system (but really you could yell louder). Anyway, eventually I settled for a Creative T20 speakers, and for portable use, I have a small lead battery and t20's sounds a lot better, bassier, and louder than those. Long story short, this is a good idea in terms of portability and looks, but just not executed well enough for me in terms of sound quality.
Video on WinVista looks extremely dark and color balance is way off. It's safe to say a FAR or $5 webcam looks better. Logitech claims it's driver problem yet not a single solution has been released since Vista beta. Logitech, please at least finish alpha and beta test by yourself next time!3/6/2007 Update: To Logitech's credit, dark image problem has been fixed in the newest driver release. But color balance problem only gets slightly better. What's funny is now there's a new issue: whenever webcam is in use, CPU usage stays in 100% on a Sempron 3400+ machine!!! Again, Logitech probably doesn't bother with any alpha or beta test, they let you do it!
While installing a aftermarket radio in my daughters 2010 Nissan Frontier I contacted Metra and this is the harness that they said I needed. I had purchased a Metra 70-7552 because it was for the year model but was not correct. Will be installing in next couple of days and will update but seems very simple due to using plugs for speakers and not hard wiring.UPDATE!!1/3/2013 Installed JVC KW-R800BT Double Din In-Dash CD/MP3/Dual USB Receiver With Built-in Bluetooth And Pandora iPhone Control and this harness made it a breeze to install.
I bought this backpack based on the two previous reviews, and I have to say that I'm pleased with it, overall. There are a couple of little things that I haven't adjusted myself to yet, since I haven't used the backpack a lot yet. But I haven't found a good way to attach and carry my tripod. When I figure that out, I'll have no complaints at all. I also have a little problem with one of my cameras fitting into one of the camera compartments. My Nikon D200 has an added battery pack on the bottom, which makes it a little too tall to fit in the designated place, but it looks like I can reorganize the compartments without too much trouble, so I plan to try that.
Have this hooked up to my pioneer 5.1 reciever and at 50% it literally Rocks my house watching blu-ray and dvd. Great to have something thats actually overpowered. Item arrived fast and in perfect condition, so no issues with packing or shipping.
This indoor antenna was installed in my home that is neatly nestled in a radio hole, beneath a mountain. I can't even get a cell signal. I'm happy to report that it was the simplest install imaginable and it now spends its days merrily pulling in quality signal from stations I didn't even know existed! Excellent purchase, high quality product!
I love my RCA. This will tune radio signals which is great for my gym that has multiple tv's each has its onw radio station for the audio. also has many diffrent arm bands so it will fit you no matter how big or small your arm is! All around great product.
This item is exactly what it says it is. I even thought it nice that it came with a protective placeholder filter already screwed in.
THis system is the best for holding my backup copies of online purchases. Each binder holds a plenty of these inserts adn can be kept on a bookshelf for easy access.
I got what I wanted when I wanted for the price I wanted. It cant get any easier than that.
I just bought a Cannon T3i camera. I needed to get a SDHC card on a budget. Not only was the price right. But I got my order in less than 2 days. Which tells me this company appreciate my time. Thank you for a fast delivery and an affordable product!
You'd think from looking at this product that it would be superior to anything out there at the price with all of its features and specs. I was very disappointed. I missed any return exchange time because afterward, I found out I'd have to spend like $75 on rechargeable batteries for it. ANd it's not even a sensible number of batteries. 9 D batteries?! Why 9?After all of this investing into my product... I find that the recharging either must not work or it drains fast because it still only stayed charged for about 2 hours with only radio on, the sound quality stunk up the place, and the reception was horrible with that cheap flimsy antenna.Tried contacting their support and customer service and they refused to answer my e-mails. Not to mention that after just light use, the seam on the case is cracking apart. WHAT A PEICE OF JUNK!!!!!
I first bought this product in March of 09. It immediately became useful when I caught a creep entering my property at night on night after the alert went off. (See [...] ) You can see when the light come on, he runs. This was two weeks after getting my alert. Then once again a year later I caught a second creep in action. ( [...] ) The unit worked for just over a year before it quit working. I sent it back knowing it was just out of warrantee, but the people at dakota honored it anyway and sent me a new one. During the time the unit was out for repair, my wife and I realized how much we missed the unit. Not just the fact that we couldn't tell when someone had come into our driveway but how unprotected we felt at night. So I bought a second receiver. We have 4 transmitters on the property. One at the back gate, one on our rear deck, one near our garage door entrance and one at the driveway. Each zone has its own tone. Now with our repaired receiver in our laundry room and the new receiver in our bedroom, we sleep well at night. Unless the unit goes off : o )I would add that the transmitters and receivers work flawlessly together. When it goes off, something is up. Dogs and dear will set it off, so that can be a problem, but overall we love ours. Batteries in the transmitter last about a year. Our temps in central Oregon range from 10 below in the winter and 100 in the summer.
I thought this webcam is definitely worth every penny. It is inexpensive and does the trick. If you are looking for something more hi-tech, then this may not be what you want, however, you looking for something simple to do simple little messages, or use on MSN Messenger...you got it all here! I'm very pleased with my purchase and would definitely recommend it. I'm actually purchasing another to send up to my mother in Canada for Christmas!
This is my first review ever. The product is excellent; it's so easy to program and it works better than I expected. The service was quick and the products arrived in perfect ondition.
Not issues with the printing itself. The output is good and installation was smooth.The printing software is quarky with some annoying defaults that are hard to figure outhow to change.This printer is the loudest printer I have had in a while. If you like silence you will be unhappy about the ticking or clicking that it makes for 20 minutes after printing even one page. The sound is like what you would hear after you have turned off your car in the garage and it is cooling down. You know that clicking and ticking sound coming from under the hood? Drives me crazy like a dripping faucet.
I had the same problem as another reviewer. The computer stopped recognizing the scanner. Reinstalling the software did not help. Trying it on another computer didn't work either. Up till when this happened I was happy with it. I suggest you spend a few more dollars to get a more up to date scanner.
I run a computer lab and I have replaced many mac keyboards with this product. We love them. They look great and are super responsive. My high school students fight over them. Great product. Not the 17 lbs mentioned here. I will buy more. Way better than mac key boards and they make a cute and FAST little mouse too.
I looked at other reviews for this product, which made me choose it. I have a Dell Dimension 3000 and 2500 that I am trying to get running for my kids. They each had 512M memories and ran slower than snail stuff. I got this upgrade kit, popped the cover on the 3000, removed the existing memory, installed the kit and was back up in 10 minutes. These worked great! All the problems with paging went away. In addition, I took the other memory and put it in the 2500 and it also improved in performance. I plan to get another kit for the 2500.One word of caution. The processors in these are not particularly fast so the graphics are slower, but that is not why I bought this. Additional memory does not improve graphics speed.
After using this product, my laptop still heated up so I tested fan. I slowly moved a string of dental floss over the fan and the fan did absolutely nothing to the floss. you can easily try this with test. Maybe I have a defective unit.
The canon G1X fits, it's a little tight and you have to slide it in at an angle and then push it straight, but then it's a pefectly snug fit with the camera only, if you want something with a looser fit or want to put the strap inside then this will be too small.
Fits my Acer Iconia Tab A500 perfectly. Very Adjustable and light weight, reasonably sturdyand gives good access to ports. I am pleased with this purchase.
First of all, any Sony product I've ever bought has worked flawlessly. This 1GB memory stick is no exception. It's quick and absolutely flawless.
I read all the reviews for this player, including Consumer Reports, and was skeptical as the reviews were so mixed. But it was a good price, had everything with it we needed, and so I went ahead and purchased it on faith that ours would work. No such luck. After three days of use, the video screen went haywire and refused to display the movie. I didn't even bother with trying to get it fixed or replace it - I'm sending it back and plan to purchase another model. Note: a friend bought the same unit and hers works fine. I think it's a hit or miss product. Buyer beware.
You must own a Celestron computerized telescope and the RS-232 cable to use this item. Once connected properly and drivers installed, you will need to setup the software to your Long, Lat, date and time. Align your computerized Celestron telescope then connect the remote to your computer via the RS-232 converter cable. Pick a star system, double click and your telescope will point to the object. Enjoy!
Navigation around the program's screen is difficult.I had not updated my Street Atlas for several years and they havemade the use of the features less intuitive.Things like finding the current construction or weatheralong a route may be available but finding them is another matter.This leads to frustration when trying to use the program.I wish that they had kept their previous interface, but then that isthe way of computer software - make changes so they can release new versions and sell them.
Windows kept telling me that there were errors communicating with my hard drive. I tried another name-brand IDE cable, and a no-name IDE cable, and they gave me the same issues as the motherboard's stock IDE cable. Finally, I tried this cable, and it works perfectly. I now swear by Thermaltake.Being a round cable, this will make the air inside of your case flow smoothly. It's also a bit more flexible than the flat kind.Thermaltake, as a company, is a regular sponsor of LAN parties, such as AsylumLAN, which is a great thing.
The charger works very well and i am very satisfied with it however the included batteries are junk 2 were DOA and the other 2 don't hold a charge. But i was expecting this from reading others reviews. When charging my NIMH cells some of them reach temperatures of 130F which is hot but apparently normal. i did some research online and the max temp for a NIMH cell is 70c or 158F. The charger itself runs not hot but warm but then again i haven't seen a charger that didn't. i would rate the item 5* but i knocked off a star cause the batteries included are junk. also it can recharge NICD cells as well. i would recommend this charger to anyone.
I've had this case for over a year and still love it. I just wish this company made one for the new ipod nano!
Used these to store large amount of data...Had almost no coasters (better than expensive ones I used previously)....Did not work at 8X when I allowed the software to figure out whats best.....Have no complaints though. Got my rebate quickly...Thanks to Amazon.Great Value go get this one you will not regret.
The instructions make this appear like a relatively fool-proof process, which it is not. They warn you about smearing adhesive on the screen when it is reinserted into the case, when they SHOULD instead warn you that the screen is extremely fragile and the least bit of pressure on it will crack it and render the iPod useless.
After a few experiences of using different storage media, I needed a quick and flexible way to get data and images on my MAC G4. I found the Imagemate and it's perfect. I use it for my Sony camcorder memory cards, my nephew's PSP memory mini duo, my Nikon digital camera sd card, my Palm sd card. It has a stand that looks nice on my desk without taking up a lot of space, about 2x3 inches, but I'm not sure because I don't use it to save a little space (not weight) in my laptop backpack. It holds the Imagemate upright and and it comes with a USB cord. It also comes with a shorter, cute USB cord for use without the stand. So it's functional without the stand. The Imagemate is exactly as advertised with one exception for MAC: it has a one-touch upload button which does not function for the MAC. I'm not sure if that's mentioned in the product description but it's not an inconvenience. I still give it 5 stars. FYI: On the mac, it shows up on the desktop when you put a card in, not when it's plugged into the USB port. And then the green light on it comes on. I'm really...really..picky about the technology I buy. I travel globally so each item I pack must be worth it's weight and convenient. This is feather light, works great and I never worry if I can transfer pictures or data from any kind of memory card. Another sign that this was a good purchase, my friends are now asking to use it. So far, this is my best product purchase of the year.UPDATE FEB 14 2010Updated all technologies since last review: laptop, cameras, etc. STILL using this product. Goes with my laptop, camera and netbook wherever they go since you never know when you might need it. Worth e-v-e-r-y dime. I don't bring the stand when traveling to save space. Very small, almost weightless.
Pros:-Very Powerful computer, handles anything-Large 15.4" screen-3 USB ports, media reader slot, DVD burner-Great computer for the moneyCons:-Short battery life, sometimes less than an hour-I have a thin cyan line that runs down the screen for some reason, but it goes away if you tilt the screen-Wireless signal isn't as strong as other computers in the same house-Fairly heavy, big dimensions, and short battery life prevent it from being truly mobile
This wireless expander is great. Plug it in, push the button and you're in business. It increased our signal strength on the deck and other remote parts of the house from one bar to full signal. Excellent product at a good price.
I am an amateur photograper at best (new to digital cameras). My photo composition is a little bit better than a snap and shoot type person. I have a desire to get better. I have two types of digital software for processing digital pictures but lacked a good printer. I purchased the Photosmart 8750 from Amazon and when I got it, I hooked it up and loaded the software onto my computer without any hassles and prepared for my very first photo. I was bowled over with the professional looking print that came out. I have since learned some new color management techniques on this printer and that same photograph now looks like a contest winner. Don't even think twice about this printer. It is fantastic. This amateur now looks like a PRO.
Awesome camera, no fuss, easy to use and the DVD's I've gotten back are very good quality. I'm very happy with this purchase. I love that it's so small too...truly is a go anywhere size.
Purchased a "Dictaphone" to be used for dictation! DUH!It lasted about 2 weeks! Worked well while it worked!They are definitely not made like they used to be!
My pair is black but I dont think the color effects the sound...LOL. The problems noted about shrilliness at high volumes on the 3rd generation of the Emerald 97s have been eliminated in the MK IV. the speaker is rated now 30-20000 125 watts 89 db. the 3rd generation was rated at 40-20000. In my opinion this speaker is a best buy in the "under $1000" category. Like all towers that use a 6"-8" woofer you definitely need a sub-woofer. For home theatre you need one anyway. I also own a pair of AR-S50s (better for HT.. shielded) 97s are not.. but seriously you're not going to have tower speakers right next to you TV anyway. The AR-S50s are more efficient (91 db) high power handling (200 watts) between the 2 the 97s get the nod.. they are more musical, better looking, and less obtrusive. the s-50s are 48" tall and the 97s are only 36" tall. and the veneer finish is also better on the emeralds.
I've recently been getting into collecting vinyls and needed a new turntable, I looked around on Best Buy's website and some others but everything was a little more than I wanted to spend. I found this on here and took a chance on it, and I have not been disappointed! I don't know a lot about record players, and I'm sure there are other more tricked-out turntables out there, but this is working great for me.
Easy to program and easy to use. Outperforms other remotes I have used in the past.
Solid well made patch cable using commercial grade stranded CAT5e with Green outer jacket. It was Made in China. Non-plenum
For $49 this is a steal: excellent quality for classical music that includes very demanding content such as chamber music. that is, if you don't mind the tighter-than-AVG fit on your ears (granted that I have a broad face), and if people around you don't mind a bit "broadcasting" sound, for thi is an open headset.Don't let the seemingly thin wire bother you: i have been mistreating the headset by horsing it around with books, leather goods and stationary, and the wires are fine. much more robust than the headset's appearance indicates in your early acquaintance.
It was a good price and it works.I downloaded the free program "Wink" which can make flash video tutorials by capturing the screen actions and your talking into the mike.It does a good job.
I live near NYC, so open stations are difficult to find. However, even when found this transmitter was weak and needed to be in close proxcimity to the reciever and not moved, otherwise static. When a good station was tuned in the sound quality was marginal.
Great protection, but not very practical for serious photographers needingto access gear. If you're just storing for protection that is another matter.I sent mine back as I use m-rock topload and Mountainsmith lumbar packs.I bought this originally to take a trip over seas, but decided on a Crumpler typebag for easier access and lower visibility for thieves.If you need major protection of some sort this might work, but if you need accessI'd pass this up and do some more research.
This is my first SLR camera. I like it very much. Is quick, make perfect pictures. Much better than hybrid I had before.I like "idiot" programs, because I dont care about time, or other properities.One fault is that camera doesnt have an engine so many of nikkor lenses are useless.If You want to have bigger choice, better take D80.
Purchased this adapter for the lone built-in FireWire 800 on a PowerMac G5 and use it as a FireWire 400 connection. I would rather separate my FireWire 800 devices to another bus by installing a PCI-X FireWire 800 card than share the same bus along the FW400 devices. In theory FW400 devices will not slow down FW800 devices in the same bus connection, but that's the theory so you can not be assured due to different manufacturers licensing the technology.I'm surprised at the build quality of this small piece of device. The color white rubbler-like mold is cool along with the black plastic protruding FireWire 800 connection. SIIG has been a reputable company so you won't make a mistake purchasing the product.The only drawback is the lenght of this adapter. It's around an 1.5 inches long. It's protruding too much rather than try to be as stealth alongside the computer.Another disappointment is the price Amazon is offering with the free shipping. If you look around online you will find the price is below USD9.00. I'm hoping Amazon competes and adjusts their prices soon.
Inorder to use this DVD+RW 8X disk, make sure u have recent firmware version of your DVD drive, than you wont have any probs to using it! To download recent firmware go to your DVD drive manufacturers website. I have NEC3540A drive and Pioneer DV-588A-S DVD player works on both with no problem.
I have owned a Magellan GPS since 2003, the Meridian Platinum, it recently lost its display forcing me to look for an upgrade. The closest unit to the Meridian was the Explorest 600, but I opted for the Large display on the XL.I do miss some of the navagation screens the Meridian had. But I am starting to get use to the XL. I laso purchased the Direct Route NA 3.0 and they work well together. Only had it for 2 weeks so I will update this in a month or so.
Ok, of course this camera doesn't do everything, no, it doesn't have wide angle, and yes, it does have shutter lag which any point and shoot has, even the expensive ones, to placate some constant complainers here. The only cameras that do not have lag are expensive slrs. I own this camera. I own quite a few cameras and I'll tell you, this is one of the best cameras I've ever used. It is very fast, you can flip it on and its ready to snap a picture in about a half second. The final image quality is fantastic. I'll tell you, I spent 2 months in Italy this summer and this camera was fun, tiny and light, and I ignored my expensive Nikon DSLR D40x, because of the great shots coming out of this little beauty. The camera is about the size of a pack of cigarettes, and the amount of power they pack into this thing is amazing. I highly recommend this camera, especially at the current price of about $175. The proprietary battery is a godsend, yes it does cost $20 for an extra one(complainers), but it lasts all day with constant use, and can be recharged forever. The most artful photos that I came home from Italy with, were from this camera, not the NIkon. The fact is, the smaller and lighter it is, the more likely you are to carry it. You don't even notice it in your pocket. If you have the camera, the good shots will appear out of the blue, and there you go, you pull out your little gadget and snap a quick photo, its turned on and off in and put back in your pocket in 5 seconds. I highly recommend this camera.
must buy if you dont want your tweets and mids sounding like mushy poop to the ears. easy install. and very noticeable change in SQ. I recommend these things so so much.
THe Mobilon Docking Station is helpful to those with the Sharp 4600 series of handheld computer. It facilitates recharging and back-up for recently stored data. In addition, it comes with a back-up battery in case the original battery has been worn out.
My high speed internet signal was marginal due to several TV setshooked up to the cable. I used a cable signal meter and measuredthe signal before and after I installed the booster. WOW! I gota nice clean signal and have had NO drop outs since.
Decent quality and it works. Not much more to say. I ended up not needing 100 feet, but you never know when you need to re-purpose. Hey, its a cable.
This is the same label tape that is available at office supply stores (Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, etc.). The tape is fine and it cheaper to get it from Amazon.
I've been buying Linksys products for years without much disappointment, but I have to give this device a 40% rating. The ethernet and wireless features were fine, although I was not getting the kind of range on the 802.11 that I was hoping for (even though I have not switch my perephials over to N, I was under the impression that the G service would be somewhat improved). Internally, I never had a problem connecting between wired devices, but that should be a no-brainer. The feature that interested me on this router was the USB storage link features, which are pretty much useless. This is not a 'Media Server' in any sense of the word, and the data storage is rudimentary and problematic.I connected a LaCie 500GB USB drive to it, and was able to get it to tell me that it was working properly, but never successfully wrote any data to the drive. Also, whenever I created a share on the external drive, my internet link failed and required a factory default restart. Every time. I tried every version of Linksys firmware to address this, and they all failed. I eventually flashed a 3rd party firmware to it, which seems to have bricked it for good. Good riddance, I say. I'm tossing this thing in the garbage and going with another brand. With hindsight, I wish I had paid more attention to the useful reviews on Amazon, rather than relying on my past experiences alone.
Excellent ease of use and battery life. Included Music Match software is intuitive and easy to use. Convenience of relatively low cost media (Pocket Zip Disks) and swappable disks is also a plus. Note this unit also doubles as a 40MB storage unit to transport larger files, since it is recognized by Windows as an extra removeable media drive. The minus is that it is impossible to fit a full album on a disk at the default sampling rate of 128 KBS. This is a pain because (a) an entire classical symphony or choral work (such as Mozart's &quot;Requiem&quot;) often doesn't all fit on one disk and (b) for pop stuff you are forced to pick and choose individual tracks when copying albums, which hugely slows down the process. Also, in some pieces (I noticed this effect on a recording of Beethoven's Fifth) where there is minimal or no transition from one track of the CD to the next, there is an audible &quot;break&quot; in the music on the Hip Zip as the unit loads the next track, which can ruin the flow of the music. Not disappointing but could be better. 100 MB will be a huge improvement.
Its smiple and thats what make it work well.Plug it in and set it up and forget.Very easy to use.
I just upgraded to this PC after my old PIII outlived its usefullness. I do plenty of high-end gaming and video & graphics editing and have yet to bog this thing down.About the only negative thing I have to say is probably a by-product of the fact that I'm used to running custom-built PC's. I'm a bit surprised by all the trial software installed and nag-popups I get all the time. It's like booting up a bunch of commercials. In the grand scheme though, pretty minor.Overall, this thing is a racing car.
Bought the camera for my 24 YO son as Christmas present. He used to own canon SD400(?)which went out of service after 2 years. He is extremely satisfied with the product.
I bought this calculator for use at home with balancing the check book. It is a good product, I like the cover that goes over the keypad.
Works as the description of the product. Good product - Can save you some money on the power bill. One thing to remember is that all the power cut off are like hard shutdowns. You might not want them for your appliances like DVD player.
There isn't too much to say about a device as simple as this, but a few things to help you in case you are thinking about purchasing. The build quality on these are pretty solid. When I plug it in to the headphones, nothing is loose or shaking around. Normally "play" between the connection is what causes shorts and crackles. I've used it for over a month now and there is no static nor noise pops to be found when using the adapter. All in all exactly what I was hoping for!
This is a good product for it's build quality, size, and price.BUT --- The 'chocolate' color is orange and light brown. it's nowhere near chocolate.The color is tolerable to me, but nothing I would ever use more than once or twice a year probably.Don't count on shining a light on this background while you're taking the picture because it's way too bright.I sent mine back because the color was so off from the picture.
I purchased this card to replace an old Rage 128 AIW that had given me 4+ years of trouble free use. I wanted the new card for it's new Rage Theater 200 capture chip and Direct X9 capabilities. My choices were the 9600 Pro AIW or the 9800 Pro AIW. I went with the 9600 after reading some great reviews and that I'm not a gaming fanatic and don't need the extra gaming horsepower of the 9800 (the 9600 does gaming very well IMHO). Also, the 9600 runs much cooler, doesn't require a separate power connector like the 9800 does and includes an FM tuner. This was an easy install and runs great. Captures from my DirecTV Tivo look fantastic. This is an excellent card for the money.
This adapter fits all my 1 1/2 in eyepieces and all but one of my 2&#34; pieces. My Orion Q70 38mm is just a fraction too large but my Q70's 32mm and 26mm fit fine.The maximum outside diameter of your eyepiece cannot exceed 68mm. The amount of adjustment of the camera distance away from the eyepiece is limited. My Nikon point and shoot lens extends as it is zoomed in. With this adapter I am not able to full extend the zoom. It does zoom a sufficient amount to eliminate the view of the eyepiece showing up though. A standard DSLR with a standard lens may not work well. Perhaps one with a macro lens would work but I haven't tried it yet. Aside from those drawbacks, I really do like this adapter. It features very fine adjustment capabilities and is very sturdy. When attached to the eyepiece it holds it's position well and keeps things straight. I would recommend this to someone for use with a point and shoot camera but not necessarily to someone who is primarily interested in a full size SLR/DSLR. I have tried some DIY equipment to hold my camera but this is far better.
Not as loud as I wanted, but would work on your desktop in the office or nightstand... as a personal speaker, not to share your music in a noisy room.
The RCA wires broke inside the inputs, the power wire is about a 12 gauge, nowhere close to 8 gauge, and the ground cable is only about a foot and a half,, wayyy to short for my job... highly dissapointed..
Exact memory upgrade for a Compaq Presario V4000 laptop.Easy installation computer recognized it right away.Recommend this memory for the type of laptop mentioned.
This is my first tripod. I took a photography class at the local college this semester.This tripod is not as sturdy as the ones that you could check out from the college, but it doesn't need to be. Its design is hands-down the best I've used. It is light and allows for a pretty good range of motion. I was mostly impressed with the leg design--very easy to extend and retract the legs (the latches are well placed and well designed). The tripod made it very easy for me to carry it and set it up around town.It also stows quickly and compactly, allowing for easy car-roaming photography.At the price, I don't think you could do better.
Good quality item. The TV I mounted weighs 75 lbs. Good instructions. My wife even complimented me on the installation and the finished "look" of the mounted TV - and she only compliments me about once a decade.Lots of value here for $30 shipped.
I bought my 910MP at Office Depot for premium price ($500+) nearly three years ago, and I was satisfied at first, even though the tv pic quality was not great. My chief interest was in computer-monitor use, which was acceptable, and I've almost always used the PIP to watch tv as I do computer work. The PIP tv image quality is much better than full-screen tv on this monitor.Audio quality was mediocre from the get-go, even though I didn't expect much from on-board monitor speakers. Later, the audio began to distort or to disappear occasionally, requiring me to re-power the monitor or to turn the audio volume WAY UP until audio came back ... then back down to listening level.I had a couple of very distracting stuck pixels (RED) dead-center after about a year ... but recently I found a suggestion online to MASSAGE the stuck pixels lightly with my finger, and by golly IT WORKED ... no more stuck pixels YAY!After 2+ years of fairly hard use (at least 8 hours each day and sometimes on for several continuous days), the monitor developed some other video artifacts (horizontal striping or banding) that only appear in tv-viewing mode or with certain full-color computer images. These troubles don't seem to be helped by the MASSAGE.I got what I expected (an acceptable computer monitor with tv tuner), but I felt I had paid too much at $500+, considering mainly the less-than-optimal tv viewing quality and the audio/video problems that have appeared over time.If you get a good price, and if you don't expect too much, this monitor may be a nice deal for you.
Since buying this I have upgraded cameras but if you are a DSLR user and use the camera in portrait mode even 25% of the time, get a battery grip. I currently own a 1D camera so it has a battery grip built into it.I highly recommend this for the 5D.
I was tempted to shop at Best Buy and Radioshack at first to find this particular 'Y' cable. I have old classical records handed down to me by my mother and remembered listening to them when I was a tot. I purchased a record player which required me to use this cable to connect to my existing speaker at home. It was like taking me back home when I first heard the record, fond memories. The cable brought back all this and it works PERFECT. I am GLAD I did not stop at BB nor RS. It was worth waiting just 3 to 4 more days for the cable via Amazon. FAST shipping! Thank you!
I bought these maybe...three years ago? And I've had them ever since, and they've been good. I need to block out the annoying sound of the guy behind me at work--he talks up a storm, types really loud and loves to watch ... television with the volume up to 11. I also like to rock the rock to my own music. I'm back to buy another pair, because they're cheap, and they fill my needs, and I don't want to experiment with a new pair and be disappointed. Two caveats: The plastic covering over the foam around the ears has been peeling and flaking off just about since I first got them. There's a little left on the top of the right headphone, but other that than they're bald, except for the foam. It's not uncomfortable, but it is kind of lame. Hopefully that problem will be fixed when I buy this new pair. Also, I have to buy a new pair? Why? Out of the blue I'm suddenly getting a ton of static. Don't know, but I suspect something in the cord is busted. Ah well. Anyway, not a bad pair of headphones. I'm tone deaf and musically stupid so I can't tell you about the sound quality with any authority, but I can tell you that the very long cord is *great* for plugging into the back of desktop computers and having a full range of motion around my cube without having to take my headphones off.
Perfect condition. Very fast shipping. Came earlier than expected and it was during the holidays so I was impressed. Great service! Haven't used much yet but so far so good!
I don't normally leave reviews, but thought this item needed one given my experience. I have now had THREE of these in 3 different vehicles. Each one died almost exactly 2 years upon using it. The first time I was miffed, the second time suspicious, now I am pretty convinced: This is a nice product that works very well but simply doesn't last. You can purchase with confidence if you don't plan on having it very long but I wouldn't expect a very durable product.
We gave this to our son, who had requested it. He said it was just what he needed and a good product.
System is easy to set up and calibrate. Calibration cord could be longer. Would like completely wireless rear speakers, but overall I really like the system.
This product is lightweight and great durability. Its anti-shock system is excellent and lets me listen to music on those in the car on the bumpy road travels. It has a great price for the way it was made. I would say it is the best cd player I have used.
Turntable is wonderful. The clip which locks tone arm was broken in transit. I asked Beach Camera to replace the clip. They could only do so if I sent back entire turntable (not cheap) and receive an entire new one. All for a clip which costs maybe two bucks. I passed. Will figure out my own solution.
I received my first iPod as a present. I am not a tech guru, but love all the new stuff coming out. I was intimidated by the iPod at first, but within 5 minutes I was downloading music and shuffling songs. I thought I never needed an iPod, till now, I am addicted.
I plugged it into the USB port of my RedHat Linux machine, ran the hardware browser to find the device, created a mount directory called /mnt/vault, entered the mount command: mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/vault and it was immediately available for reading and writing just like another hard disk. Very fast read and write times. Great for moving files between work and home. Recommended. I understand it works with Windows too.
I bought this so that I could load new maps onto my Garmin Nuvi 350. Worked like a charm, now I'm getting where I'm going.
I am using this turntable to transfer music from old LP records and 45's onto a computer for the purpose of making MP3 files I can listen to on an iPod. It was easy to set up (just add batteries) and connect to the computer's input. In just a few minutes, I was able to start my project. I have copied about a dozen LPs so far and the turntable works great. I am glad I got it. I like the idea that the unit is portable because it is one less thing I have to plug into the wall. Very convenient to use. The results sound great, other than the clicks, pops and surface noise that is all part of the phonograph experience. After listening to CDs for years, it can be painful to listen to records, but I have many records that have not been released on CD. It's good to hear them again. I guess we just got used to the noise of records. It seems that regardless of how carefully your records were handled, they somehow managed to develop defects. In fact, some have defects right out of a sealed package.
I purchased the card for my Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS unit. It was delivered promptly and functioned as expected. No problems to date. It comes with an adapter so you can read the card in standard SD slot. Since these units have such a small form factor they can be a little difficult to install and remove. Fortunately the GPS unit has a spring load mechanism to assist in loading.
I just had to write this review because I recently decided to buy an alkaline battery-powered MP3 player which can record off a built-in microphone and has a radio tuner. I ordered the Creative Zen Nano & the Sandisk Sansa and they were so much more inferior in quality to the Sony Network Walkman. I've read the reviews and it seems that most of the problems people have with Sony is the software. There do not seem to be very many people who encounter hardware problems with Sony. The drag and drop features of the other players were very attractive, but it doesn't do you any good if the player breaks down all the time. I've had my Sony MP3 player for a little over a year now and it has been very reliable. My husband has one too and he loves it. I usually load our CDs using ATRAC3 format but I have a couple of MP3 songs which I imported into Sonic Stage (using "Import..Music File") . We create playlists on Sonic Stage and just load the playlists into our players (note..it is very slow in transfering and deleting files ..grrr). It's a pain, since I have two different music libraries (one in MP3 and one in ATRAC3), but I never worry about my player locking up or crashing. In short, you just have to decide what is more important to you...if your music library is fairly stable (i.e. you don't recycle or change your songs often) and you want a player that's well made and reliable, then this one is for you.Oh yeah..I also hate the fact that you have to register your player and your computer with the Sonic Stage Website in order to use your player... and you can only register a limited number of computers (5) to use with your player at one time. I only really use one computer to load songs into my player but I just don't like the idea of having a limit. And since it takes so long to erase all the songs off the player at one time, I just format the player (which erases all the songs in a couple of seconds), but I have to re-register the player with the website to reload songs into it....grrrr!
My wife and I needed a replacement spare battery for our Canon camera as we were hiking in Joshua Tree National Park. The spare battery that I bought with the camera was not a Canon and the generic spare lost it's power after a few photos and was worthless. The Canon brand spare (just like the original that came in the camera) held it's charge thru 100's of photos. What more could you want from a camera battery?
OK PCI card. Sometimes overheats after approx. 4 hours on EQ2.
I just got this cd player in today, and it is amazing. It is honestly more than I even expected it to be. I don't know what the other reviewers are talking about, the sound is awesome. Yes the headphones [are bad], but you have to buy good ones just like with any portable cd player. The menu is a little hard to figure out at first, but once you do it is pretty simple. As for the charging and battery issues, if you look at iRiver's website (www.iriver.com), it address these issues. I can't say enough about the firmware upgrade. It is simple, and actually ADDS NEW FEATURES! I honestly can say I was not expecting that. Buy this product, you will be happy with it.
I have had this camera for about 4 yrs now - I take it on all my business travels.Whenever I get a chance to go out on on the weekends, I take this camera and my Sony camcorder in my backpack, roam the streets of the new city and shoot pictures. The pictures that I shoot from this camera are just awesome - no matter whatever experiment I do with it.Most useful features:1. Aperture control with Depth of field preview- Lets to focus the foreground and blur the background2. Shutter speed control upto infinity- Lets you control the amount of time for which the shutter can be kept open3. It is pretty rugged, dont try dropping it :) I have used it to shoot pics from 'Maid of the mist' in Niagara falls and I almost thought that I was going to lose it. But it worked liked a charmNegatives- Bulky, but you will get used to it, it always gets attention- Cost of developing film - What I do these days is to just get the photos on a CD, then develop only those photographs that are good.Why is this camera better than a Digital Camera ?- If you are spending $200 on a Digital Camera, I feel that the SLR is way far too ahead of any Digital camera in that price range- If you are spending $1000 on a Digital Camera, a Digital SLRs are very mature today - worth buying.Ideally, I would buy this SLR, take this whenever I really want to take good photographs, then I would also want to have a $100 Kodak Digital Camera for casual shots. This would mean an ideal combination.If you are buying this SLR, you can also consider buying a Film/Photo scanners (available for less than $150 now) - which lets you scan the negatives/positives without even going for a cheap CD print. From the reviews what I read on amazon, these scanners must be amazing.
Review of GOgroove audiOHM, V-MODA Vibe and Lift Audio Icon SeriesI was in the market for some new Earbuds headphones to use at the office.The last Earbuds I had was the Shure E2c and I very pleased with the sound qualityand for the last 5 years I have been using the Audio-Technica ATHANC7 Noise-cancellingheadphone. This review will focus more on sound quality and the comparison will bebased on my experience with these 2 headphones I've used in the past.Like most Amazon customers I wanted to buy earbuds that had the highest ratings in my pricerange (less than $50) This narrowed my search down to the following (3) earbudsGOgroove audiOHM Ergonomic EarbudsASIN: B003ZKG10KV-MODA Vibe Earbuds (Gunmetal Black)ASIN: B000V5L5MGLift Audio Icon Series Premium Noise-Isolating In-Ear Headphones (Black)ASIN: B003RRYAXQWhile these headphones had high ratings and good comments, I was reluctant at first to buy from a company I did not know so I decided to buy all 3 earbuds, compare them and share my finding with you. Hopefully you will find this review useful.GOgroove audiOHM Ergonomic EarbudsClean loud sound, the Frequency Response says 20Hz-20kHz but these headphones sounds like they are biased more to the lower end so they gives good bass. I find it's good for hip-hop(Like "40 Island" - Kool G Rap/Musolini/Noreaga) type stuff and just "OK" for people speaking like podcast or put it another way for complex tones like ("Taken at All" by Stills and Nash Crosby) where you needto or should hear fine details it tends to sounds a little muffled (makes we want to reach for an EQ to adjust the sound) overall I would say these Earbuds are "not bad" I find the frequency response range not to my liking, but for $16.99 it's a good value.V-MODA Vibe Earbuds (Gunmetal Black)I think the V-MODA is just like the GOgroove except it has deep bass but its done in a good way....I think the Technical Details sums it up best when they say "Rich yet precise bass levels accentuate bass-enhanced music" this is very true, clean rich thumping bass. I tried some electronica/dance music(Audio Underground ~ DJ Irene) and it sounds really good.But for those discerning listeners looking for a more complete audio experience keep reading...Lift Audio Icon Series Premium Noise-Isolating In-Ear Headphones (Black)Now the Lift Audio was the 2nd headphone I tested of the set, after the GOgroove. When I put the Lifton I immediately noticed the rich response curve...I was surprised! The sound was amazing, I could notice subtleties in songs and these are not expensive headphones! It has Great working bass not like the V-MODA but closer to the GOgroove audiOHM. But since the Lift also has those excellent midtones and highs I find it to be well balanced. If you play high quality audio you will LOVE these! even with the volume turned up its still distortion free, you can hear everything clearly! I tried RAP/Hip-Hop and Tchaikovsky Nutcracker: Waltz of the Flowers, both ends of the spectrum and sound equally well on the Lift.In my opinion these are great and at $29.22 you are easily getting a lot more for your moneyIf I were to nitpick the only and I do mean only one negative I can think of (same for the V-MODA)is the little sounds that get transmitted up the braided cable when it rubs against something. I can only hear this when the volume is very very low! To put that in perspective on my windows PC if I set the volume higher than 15 I don't hear the cable rubbing anymore and I normally listen to audio with the volume at 25. This is so minor it doesn't really bother me. When I had the Shure E2c the stiff wires kept breaking I had to RMA it 2 times, so I am all for earbuds that use braided cables.I think it's safe to say that the Lift Audio Icon Series with its excellent all-round performanceis going to be my new favorite.
When I first received these I was slightly disappointed at the lack of bass, although they were a big upgrade in clarity over my Sony MDR-EX51LP earphones. I contacted Etymotic, asked them to send me some sample eartips, received them for free in less than a week (in Thailand!), and found that the small eartips fit perfectly and the sound was vastly improved. Only Downside-- these are no good for the gym as they fit too well and make my ears pop when running. This is ok as these are a bit pricey and i dont want to get them sweaty. Still use sonys there.
I INSTALLED THESE SPEAKERS ON THE DECK OF A CUSTOMER OF MINE. THEY DON'T HAVE A GREAT LOW END BUT THEY MORE THAN MAKE UP FOR IT IN CLARITY. OUTDOOR SPEAKERS TYPICALLY END UP SOUNDING MUDDY AND DULL JUST BECAUSE OF THE ENVIRONMENT THEY ARE IN. THESE SOUND GREAT EVEN FROM 200FT AWAY. I WOULD DEFINITELY BUY THESE AGAIN.
I am soooo glad I bought this CD player instead of the over priced Sony or Panasonic! In fact I am listening to it right now and I use it everyday at the gym. Anybody that would give this wonderful piece of technology a bad review obviously does not know their electronics very well! The biggest surprise for me was that it actually has 25 preset stations. The ad said only 4 but they must have upgraded this model. The anti-skip is just amazing because you can literally throw it down and it will still play fine with no skips. It is very lightweight and the ultra-slim design lets you take it anywhere, even in your pocket. I am a big RCA fan since I own many of their products including my TV and they all have been awesome. "BUY IT"
Data Sales Co. responded to my email very promptly and I received my item surprisingly quick! It came packaged in a well-protected box and, although I'm pretty sure it was advertised as used and in very good condition, it looks and works as if it were brand new! I'll look to Data Sales, Co.'s storefront before making a purchase from anyone else here on amazon.com: [[http://www.amazon.com/shops/A31FIIX2HHS032]]
i recieved this cooling fan in the mail today, and i can already tell it is going to be very good. It has 8 blue ligts that look awesome. Also it allows for one usb device to be connected, so bascally it does not use a port. becuase it uses one usb, and creates another. the fan works very well, and has two speeds. It is a little noisy even on low. It is about as loud as a quiet talking on high, but despite that it does a great job of cooling, in fact i normally feel heat so bad that half my keyboard gets hot, but not i only feel minor heat in a few spots. I read in the reviews that the cord was 6 feet long (way too much) however mine was actually about 2 ft long ( perfect size) overall its a great product. my brother bought a similar fan on amazon for his laptop, and it was 5 dollars less, but its flimsy, and only has one speed. To me i got the better deal. Hope this fan lasts long, but i think it will.UPDATE!!! I have been using this fan for 2 0r 3 months now, One thing that i have noticed is that the rubber feet on the fan are not glued on, rather they are held in by the sticky bearing grease. This allows you axcess to the bearings if they ever needed some oil, however, the rubber pads easily fall off, This is not a big deal, but it could cause some damage to your desk, its not a big problem, just be a ware of it.UPDATE 2!!!! I have had this for a year and a half, now, and it is as good as the day i bought it. besides the rubber feet comming off as i metioned in the other update. Its not a big deal though since it dosent scratch my desk. It keeps my computer cool,and it never overheats even when playing very high end games. Without this fan, the computer will overheat within 1 to 2 hours even on a 75 degree day. It does a good job, would not reccomend anything else!
I have been using these headphones for about a year and just bought a second pair so both my wife and I can watch TV or listen to music at the same time through them.Pros: Good sound quality. Very useful, if, like me, you have trouble picking up words on some TV shows. Works well even through walls. Uses rechargeable batteries, which maintain a good charge time. Replacement rechargeable batteries are easy to find.Cons: Slight head movements can sometimes cause some "hissing" or static even in the same room with the transmitter. With TV shows, tends to bring out background noises in the show which can be distracting.Bottom Line: If you are an audiophile these are not for you. If you just want a decent set of wireless headphones for watching TV or listening to music these are a good option.
This is a great tv to watch HDTV, DVD's, and play video games. And for the quality at the price - it's a steal!
I was looking for a replacement for my old hard-shelled briefcase. Even though I don't use it for carrying a laptop computer, this case is perfect for all my work needs.
A GREAT TV FOR IT'S PRICE. HAVE HAD IT FOR A YEAR NOW & EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS. I WAS HESITANT TO BUY IT BUT GLAD I DID. THE PICTURE QUALITY IS GREAT & THE SIZE IS AWESOME; GREAT FOR A BIG ROOM. ULTIMATELY A VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER. A+
I had difficulty installing this seemingly simple USB device. One it installed, however, it repeatedly dropped the wireless signal. After about an hour of experimenting to see if I had the driver and settings correct, the device stopped working altogether and started to smell like burning plastic. I let it cool down and tried installing on another computer - DEAD. It is now in the trash can.
Simply put, it does its job. Easy to set, and better reception than others we've tried. We live a somewhat rural area, so stations come and go over every other hill, but this one seems to lock on and keep us "in tune". Price was right, too.
i wanted to give it a 5 at first, but i am still trying to work with this external drive. sometimes it works just fine and other times it have's to be plug in my other usb. i am trying to figure out if it is my usb's, or something to do with the drive. other then that i am fairly satisfy with the product.
I was looking for an MP3 player and after researching various models, I choose the SanDisk. The SanDisk offers more storage per dollar compared to the I-Pod. This was the main reason why I purchased it. It also offers features such as the FM tuner, photo options and video options. I only use the FM tuner and the MP3 player. It is not as stylish as the I-Pod, but its overall package and functionality is superior. I have had no mechanical problems to speak of so far, but it has been less than six months since I bought it, so take that one with a grain of salt. One negative is the lack of accessories available for the SanDisk Sansa. You will not be able to find all the nifty cases that the I-Pod has going for it. This is especially true when looking for an armband type of case. It is also larger than an I-Pod Nano, but it is not cumbersome. The SanDisk works well with the Rhapsody music service, but I am unfamiliar with I-Tunes, so I can not say which one is superior. Overall, its a solid MP3 player and a solid purchase when you consider the cost. I purchased it via Amazon and took advantage of a rebate (came in less than two months), so the price was quite reasonable (about $160 for the 6GB model).
Would it pain Canon to include a USB cable so you could hook it up to your computer right away? And only one other reviewer mentioned that?? Well that's the review I didn't read. What's wrong with all of you who bought this? Does everyone have extra USB cables lying around like spare change? Thanks Amazon Prime for getting this to me in two days. Now I need to drag myself down to the store to get a new cable. Who knows how many days that will take me...
I did a lot of research before purchasing this machine. Although I really wanted another Canon machine, it's cost was too high for me. After checking many websites and finding a good price I purchased this machine and I haven't been sorry. It does everything I need it to do and more.I do a lot of faxing, printing, and copying and I have never had a bad print. The scans that I've done have been high quality and the software makes the job even easier. I highly recommend this machine especially since the price has dropped dramatically since I bought mine. I have even recommended this machine to my mother and a few friends, all of which are purchasing this machine.Buy it, you won't be sorry
The VCR tapes are working very well thus far. I have used Sony tapes in the pass and don't expect any problem from them. I could not find any eight hour VCR tapes locally only six hours and I preferred using eight hour tapes.
I have had this set for 2 months now, and have fell in love. HD and regular programing looks great. With great color and control of the picture. What else can I say...
Transcend TS4GSDHC6 4GB SDHC SD 2.0 SPD Class 6 CardSo far the card works beautifully. My wife has taken 200+ pictures and downloaded them to PC with no problems. What can I say? It works as advertised.
Samsung TX-P2734I was watching the tv, it beeped three (3) times and will not power back up.I should have bought what my son purchased, a Philips tv.This is, by far, the worse piece of electronics that I have ever purchased.I have electronics that I have owned for over 25 years that still work as good today as they did when I first purchased them.I will NEVER, let me stress again, NEVER, buy ANYTHING made by SAMSUNG.Junk, pure and simple!
Very disappointed in the audio quality of these headphones. No bass whatsoever and the midrange is raspy and irritating! The all-plastic ear loops are not very comfortable. Save your money and your ears and buy theSony MDR-AS20J Active Style Headphones with Soft Loop Hangers - Black- which sounds great, have rubberized ear loops and a shirt clip for just a few bucks more.
A few quick notes:- Setup via web interface on a Mac (instead of installed Windows software) worked fine, although there is an admin password that is not in the documentaion. (A troll through various online forums turned this up, althought the manual hints at it.)- It works find from XP, Vista, and Mac OS X- The big problem for me was the printer: not all USB printers are designed to work this way. Check your manufacuturer before investing! My HP PSC 1610 required third-party open-source drivers installed on the Mac, and making it work on XP required tricking it, by installing the printer as a USB printer and then changing the IO port afterwards.- The small size is nice, but this is mitigated somewhat by a power brick somewhat larger than the unit itself.
For the price this laptop is superb! I too have had some of the difficulties the first guy had (locking up when hot docked). And the fact that it does not come with a floppy is not a bonus (you can get a floppy that uses the cd or dvd port on the docking station thought). But this unit is very cool. I have only used business grade laptops (IBM and Toshiba) in the past and this one performs just as well and it comes with many more useful features (CDRW and DVD).I was looking for a home laptop for about a year and was about ready to pluck down [money] for what I wanted, and then this came along, I'm so glad I couldn't make up my mind.(and by the way, just to even the tables a little bit; I love the pointing stick. I will not buy a laptop if it has a track ball or mouse pad.)
Havent had a chance to try it out yet...but the product came quickly and great condition. Received as listed. Thanks
The item delivered was a four port hub, not a five port hub as advertised. It has the same part number as the item pictured, but is a different item. I will return it.
I BOUGHT THE STROBE PRO LAST YEAR. MY WARNING IS THAT VISIONEER DOESN'T SEEM TO FEEL THAT SUPPORTING ITS PRODUCTS AFTER ONE YEAR IS IMPORTANT. THEY JUST COME OUT WITH A NEW MODEL AND EXPECT YOU TO BUY THAT. THE STROBE PRO NEVER REALLY WORKED WITH WINDOWS 2000 OR XP (THUS THE NEWER MODEL). ON TOP OF THAT THE FUNCTIONALITY AND QUALITY OF ITS SCANS IS POOR. I WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND AGAINST BUYING THESE PRODUCTS.
Exceptionally loud sound output with very minimal distortion! It does have a couple flaws, though:1. No full-blown tone controls or equalizer, has 3 or 4 tone "presets" (no "Rock" preset, oddly enough)2. Ipod dock should be fully integrated into the unit, not just a cable attachment (for better portability).3. It would be nice to see DVD media support for the CD drive, to allow for large capacity MP3 playback (don't want to risk my Ipod dangling from a cable connection in a portable situation).
I have a Pentium V 3.0 HT with 1.5Gb Ram , i had a Ge-force fx5500 which is a good video card but did not moved the games that required Shader support 3.0 like Ubisoft games ( Rainbow six las Vegas, and GR2) well now my pc runs them really smooth. Howerever they are running in the lowest specs possible , but for less than 50.00 its a great deal .
I purchased these speakers from Wal-Mart for $40 bucks about a week ago. I needed something for my iPod so that I could listen without head phones, but I really hate the docking stations. Sure, they charge while they play, but they also sound tinny and small. I love music, so this wasn't an option for me. I wasn't about to spend upwards of $100 bucks to find out if they were *all* that way. So I went with these. They are fantastic, and I paid less, plus the added versatility of being able to hook them up to my computer, or dvd player or whatever gaming console I'm playing today. They came with all of the connector wires I needed. Also, I might point out that I have six, count them SIX cats. These speakers have hit the floor several times this week, along with having the connectors ripped out, and they just keep on working. I'd say GET THESE!
simple, elegant design, as if it is from Apple itself.Just to remind potential buyers that users of this stand are expected to use an external keyboard.
Greatest thing I even bought for my Dell Desktop. Startup is super fast and so is web surfing
I have hand this router for almost a year and I have absolutely no problems with it. I test its range booster claims by walking down the street in the my neighbor, where there are a lot of interference from other routers. Yet I was able to go 70 yards away from my router before I lost connection. The only bad thing about this router is that it gets very hot and a suggestion would be to somehow lift it up. Note: all my cousins are using the same exact router at their houses and they too have no problems with it. So get it!
Excellent replacement battery. Shipping took to long. Right out of box and into the APC exact fit. Charged overnight. Next day it was working properly. To soon to rate quality. Hope it will last as long as the old one.
I am in Iraq and bought this case so that my external hard drive wouldn't get messed up or too dusty in this environment and it does exactly that at a great value! It's durable...believe me it's durable and it keeps the dust out! Great product!
how come suddenly the price shot up to 755 from 300 ? is there no other manufacturer who can make a frame less CPL of the same dimensions ?seriously ? 755 for a CPL ????is there any way we can buy a normal CPL and remove its frame to fit the Z-Pro system ?
I can't say enough about the Samsung 5053 or Amazon.com. I think that this TV is simply the best choice in the 50" plasma range. Sure you could squeeze a little more detail in blacks with the Pioneer, but the extra $800 you're going to spend just isn't worth it. I also really enjoy pixel shift and whitewash (burn in features) I think pixel shift really helps to reduce direct line burn ins, and the whitewash does a great job of removing anything that is left behind (I've seen some burn-in left behind from xbox360 as well as anamorphic programming.) I was very impressed by this model's ability to handle SD programming. I have my motorola 6400 box from Comcast set to stretch SD 4:3 programming into 16:9, and the Samsung displays it very well. So long as you are at the proper viewing distance it looks just fine, no quality loss over a standard CRT. This whole experience of finally buying and HDTV has been great, and my only problems are with the programming available. We all know that it will be a while before there are a bunch of HD channels available, but until then I just hope that movies stop being released in anamorphic widescreen. Before the TV came in I DVR'd 4 star wars movies in HD, only to be disappointed to find out that George Lucas apparently thinks that there is a reason to record in anamorphic widescreen. For those of you who don't know what it is, its a different aspect ratio which will leave you with black bars on the top and bottom of your screen. Very, very annoying, especially when the plasma is in the break-in period and more susceptible to burn in of the lines. Anyways that's my little rant on anamorphic programming, but bottom line is this TV is great, I couldn't possibly be more satisfied. This is clearly the best time to buy plasma to get your use out of it before SED displays become available.
We found this to be a very sturdy device to hold a smaller TV on the wall of a nursing home so it could be closer to the patient with very poor eyesight. Commonly, the TVs are across the room,as at home, but in these instances, one much closer was very necessary. In fact, because the room-mate has one of your wall mounts, we were sure to purchase this brand and Amazon had the best on line price by $15 and brick and mortar store by $50!!!Thanks!
STRENGTHSExcellent sound quality, with Plenty of power and does not get too hotHas built in equalizerExcellent up-conversion of cable boxes and analog sourcesHDMI pass through of 1080I work greatSuper easy speaker calibrationWEAKNESSESThe incremental changes in volume level are just 0.5 dB when using the remote so it is not very responsive to changes in the volume.With a new KDS-55A2000 HDTV, I wanted a HDMI switching receiver that would provide excellent up-conversion of low resolution Standard Definition (SD) video sources from my cable box plus excellent 7.1 sound reproduction. I read the CNET reviews on the Pioneer, Onkyo, and JVC 7.1 receivers with HDMI switching and they all had issues and many users complained of them getting very hot and/or not doing that good of HDMI switching or up-conversion of video signals. It looked I was going to have to spend $1200-$2000 for a Denon to get what I wanted until the DA3200ES came out in November 2006. After testing it for a couple of weeks, I think this receiver has both excellent sound quality and very good video processing! The sound reproduction is what you would expect from an ES line Sony receiver and I think better than the Yamaha 5740 receiver that it has replaced in my home. And it does not seem to get that hot--about the same as the Yamaha.`Setup was like any other receiver. The speaker calibration was surprisingly simple since Sony provides a microphone for this purpose. I placed it on top of the back of the chair I normally use in the middle of the room and pushed the button to perform the calibration and it was done in about 30 seconds. Sony warns of very high volumes when the calibration is being performed, so I put some earplugs in my ears before I did the calibration. The earplugs reduced the sound level by about 20 dB so I did not even notice it as being loud. After doing the calibration I put in a DVD to listen to the sound reproduction from all of my speakers and the sound levels were balanced very well and the receiver's sound quality is excellent.`The receiver has very good HDMI switching and up-conversion of SD signals input by composite video, S-video, video/audio RCA connections. My cable gateway does not have an HDMI output, so I had to use video/audio RCA connections for the input and the video up-conversion to 1080i output from the receiver looks noticeably better than the SD signal input directly to the TV. It looks fine on a 55" HDTV. I tested a lot of different video hook ups combinations and for my system, the composite video and video/audio RCA connections had better picture quality reproduction through the u-conversion algorithms than using S-video (not sure why?). I recommend using the HDMI output to a TV if possible. Any input signal is automatically converted to 1080I when using the HDMI output to a TV with an HDMI input. My Toshiba DVD recorder has an HDMI output that can put out 480I, 720I or 1080I. When I played purchased DVD movies the video reproduced when using the 1080I signal from the receiver was better quality compared to the same DVD output directly to the HDTV. So 1080I pass through, in my opinion, works very well in this receiver. Next I tried a TIVO'd and DVD recording of the same purchased DVD. The purchased DVD was slightly better quality that the recorded SD copies of the same movie (recorded in the second highest quality; 2 hours total on the 4.7 G DVD-r) when using the 1080I HDMI output.`It is a excellent receiver/amplifier with very good video processing. I been enjoying movies without having somebody kicking the back of my chair or eating candy wrapped in plastic wrappers behind me in a theater!
I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and this fit perfectly. It was easy to install, the directions simple, they told you exactly which parts you need for each vehicle.
I read the reviews before on this remote and overall people really enjoyed it. So I decided it was time to upgrade myself and get one remote to do it all, and when I got this one remote it did just that! I will definitely say it was very easy to set up. I have a reciever, a plasma television, xbox 360, and a dvr from my cable company. The initial setup makes things a breeze, you just select what devices you have, what model they are, then you start picking inputs, and deciding what controls volume, etc. Within about 10 minutes all my other remotes had been placed in my closet because I no longer needed them. I was worried about my dvr settings mostly but the only other thing I needed to do after the initial set up was set one of the buttons to serve as my MOXI button and it works just like my old remote. One great thing that I found out that I didn't see in the reviews, is that once you have your remote working and you select an activity, lets say watching t.v., another menu comes up that allows me to select the aspect of my screen! When I choose to play my X-box, another menu that comes up that allows me to go back to the dashboard, and has the Y, X, B, and A buttons displayed so I no longer needed my X-box remote! Plus the recharging station is great and is going to save me loads on batteries!! All in all it is a fabulous remote and for anyone considering universal remotes! Very easy to setup, and then if you are wanted to change anything, you can always use the disk that came with the remote to go in and manually change anything you want. A must have for people like me that got sick of 4 remotes taking over my couch arm!!!
I've enjoyed getting feedback from this site. I wanted to give back some feedback (no pun intended).I'm coming as a musician and own a pair of Grados sr80. I also like a lot of good highs, which cheaper headphones are lacking in. These ear buds have a good balance of lows-mids. The highs are no challenge for the sr80's (meaning they are not as bright.) But the eq can help, a bit. The lows are very good, (maybe a tad better than the grados) but not overpowering, all in all a very good sounding phone... Can't comment on how these will hold up. They seem fragile, we'll see. So far they are comfortable for my ears, and haven't tried the other seals. The price is right but I'm giving it 4 stars because I only spent about a half hour with them, and havn't been fully aquainted with them yet.Now that I have owned these a while, I really feel they are amazing in sound quality, as good (or better IMO) as many more expensive headphones as long as you have the right fit. I am small in stature, yet I needed the largest rubber insert to give me the right fit.The only con is that my first pairs' cord broke I had stuffed them in a small pocket. They seem fragile in this area. I am now on my second pair, and I'm more carefull about hadling them.If not for this issue I would have rated them 6 stars (If I could)!
A couple years ago I was wandering around Philipsburg, on the Dutch side of St. Martin, just out enjoying a hot Caribbean day, when I spied a stereo shop. I wandered in and saw an American tourist bartering with a sales clerk, trying to get him to come down on the price for this funny looking, all in one stereo system.Who'd want that? I thought. I watched fascinated while they haggled. The salesman didn't come down and in the end the tourist bought the stereo that looked more like a model for a hotel. The salesman took his name and made arrangement to have it delivered to the cruise ship the tourist had arrived on."You interested?" the clerk told me."Nah, not really," I said, but I was interested and the clerk knew it. He turned it on, not loud, and it sounded oh so sweet. He was playing Linda Ronstadt's "Heart Like a Wheel" and I've always been a sucker for Linda.He told me he could have it delivered to my cruise ship duty free. I asked him how it sounded played loud. He cranked it up and I opened my wallet.Now I find myself writing a review about this odd looking stereo. First off, I have to say I love the sound for the most part and have since purchased a wave radio and a couple wave radios with CD players, both the latter for work.The good: This machine will fill your room with gorgeous sound and if you're playing a CD that was professionally produced or if you have ripped one and are playing it back from your iPod thorough the unit's aux in jacks, you'll probably be very satisfied, more than satisfied with the sound you get.The bad: What if you're not playing a professionally produced CD? What if you have some of those early, almost illegal Beatle tapes, which have almost no bass on them? Or a tape of a Springsteen concert, which has too much bass? What if you've ripped these to iTunes? What if you want to play them through your Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II? You're SOL if you want to do that.I have stereos in every room and they all have bass and treble controls. Still, regarding the Bose, I can equalize the sound coming out of my iPod Touch, but I shouldn't have too. At the very least Bose should have included a bass and treble control. Heck, my dad had those in the fifteen dollar radio in his Fifty-Two Chevy.In conclusion, if you are going to use this as your main stereo and you have a hours and hours of concert tapes as I do, then this might not be the stereo for you, but if, on the other hand, you have only professionally recorded CDs from the major record companies or if you want to run your television sound though this machine via the auxiliary inputs, you'll probably be very happy with this unit.
I used to always purchase Hoya HMC filters for my previous cameras, but for the price, I wasn't too happy with some of their filters made in Philippines. I decided to give this Sigma EX DG 67mm Multi-Coated UV Filter a shot and it was perfect. The quality is excellent and so was the packaging. Will definitely start buying Sigma from now on.
Sony gets high marks for the best remote and gorgeous on-screen interface. Its smooth anti-aliased text looks fantastic when creating titles for your recorded shows and movies. And for once, Sony has made a remote that worth using (although Sony always goes crazy with lots of little tiny buttons).The DV/Firewire/iLink/whatever-you-want-to-call-it port works great. You get super clean transfers from your camcorder. The One-Touch feature will automatically rewind your camcorder and automatically insert chapter marks at each new scene. However, this feature seems to work only with Sony camcorders (I can't get the feature to work with my Panasonic GS400).I also like the flexibility of using DVD-R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW discs (curiously it does *not* record to the Sony-invented DVD+R format!). For the most flexibility, use DVD-RW discs (in VR mode) as they give you the option to create custom thumbnails and advanced editing features.Image quality is quite good as with any single layer DVD recorder, but a 4.7GB DVD can only hold so much data. This model offers several recording times per disc: 1 hr, 1 1/2 hr, 2, 3, 4, and 6 hour.The recorder's best HQ setting is gorgeous. It records 60 minutes per disc at a whopping 9.7Mbit/sec (The maximum for any DVD is 10Mbit/sec). At SP/2-hours, the bitrate is around 5Mbit/sec and MPEG-2 artifacts start to become apparent. The EP/4-hour setting provides a good balance between longer record times and tolerable quality. It's on par to a VCR's SLP image quality -- just okay for daily recording. At 6 hours, the quality is similar to TiVo's "basic" setting -- which is pretty blocky for my eyes.This is a terrific DVD recorder with lots of features and a gorgeous on-screen interface.
I have a 20 GB ipod, and the case is skin tight, but easy enough to get on. I WOULD NOT RECCOMEND SOMEONE WITH A 40 GB IPOD TO BUY THIS CASE- That kind of ipod is larger, and would simply not fit the dimensions of the case. Otherwise, it provides easy access to the click wheel, and to the ports for the headphones, dock, etc. It is stylish, and I think that three of them for 23 dollars (right now there's a discount) is an extemely good deal, given that some ipod cases cost up to 40 dollars apiece. If you're planning on buying this, please note that these cases offer no protection to the screen- although I knew that they wouldn't when I bought it, the screen is a highly scratchable surface. I really like the case overall, but I do king of miss the shiny beauty of the ipod without the case on.
It seemed like a dream. I spawned into a strange world with nothing but this headset and an AK-47. Everything looked like it was made of stone and there was dust all over the ground. There were others who spawned around me as well, and there was this flurry of clicking noises like people were equipping vests and loading ammo before everyone started to run up some stairs and to the left.All of a sudden, I heard the sound of gunfire. It didn't sound like the controlled bursts you'd expect from professional soldiers, but more like wild and crazy sprays of people desperately praying to survive. I don't know why, but I was couldn't help but go towards the sound of combat. I went up the stairs and to the left which led me to a short hallway. At the end of the hallway, I could only turn right. It seemed that everyone I had spawned with had died painfully outside the entrance to a tunnel to my left side. I crouched and slowly crept towards the tunnel entrance and was suddenly blinded by an incredible flash.I couldn't see anything. I felt helpless. It was a crippling sensation running all over my body. Before I could regain my eyesight, I heard the sound of footsteps in the tunnel thanks to this headset. I could visualize where the footsteps were in the tunnel from the amazing sound quality and blindly fired my AK where my ears were telling me to shoot while spamming some frag grenades as well. A few seconds later when my sight returned, I peered into the tunnel and realized I had taken out the entire enemy force. This headset saved my life and won the battle. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
This machine is fine for watching movies or setting up the timer to tape programs while you're out; however, for my taping purposes (trying to tape specific segments of shows) I find it very frustrating. There is no memory function for the counter so I continually need to adjust the tape's position myself, and there is an annoying delay upon pressing record and the machine does not start recording immediately (missing things when trying to hit record on a program coming back from a commericial break when I paused/stopped it). A few other annoying details as well; I will be going back to Magnavox next time.
These mini discs are getting harder to find at brick and mortar stores in my area, so when I ran out I was relieved that amazon had them. I had hoped that since these are Sony brand, my Sony Mavica CD400 wouldn't pop up the annoying "Mavica Disc Recommended" marketing pitch...er..."helpful hint", every time I turned the camera on, but alas it still does.That aside, they work perfectly and I haven't had a failure yet.
I just got my 37" Westinghouse LCD two weeks ago. I know that I should probably wait longer before giving it a review, but I am so impressed, I absolutely couldn't resist. I'll update this review if I have problems further on down the line.To begin with, I got an incredible deal on this TV. I was in my local Best Buy and they had a one-day "market correction" price of $1,199. Normally, I'd think of that as a used car salesman ploy but hey, if you're going to screw me by giving my any product at almost half price, I'll take that any day.The second deal I received was, because the price was lowered down to $1,199, the 4 year warranty was only $159! At the original price of $2,299, the four year warranty was a whopping $389. So I saved another $230 buckaroos. Okay, sorry about the long-winded prelude, I just wanted to let everyone know that there are killer deals out there.Now for my review. Remember, this is only after two weeks, so I might possibly find more CONS later and it is unlikely I'll find any more PROs.PROS:- Incredible picture. I hooked it up to a Sony DVP-NS70H DVD player using component cables. The picture is absolutely astounding.- Decent sound. I've read several times that it's supposed to sound tinny but I haven't had that problem.- Security. Because I bought the 4 year in-home warranty, I'm fairly confidentthat no matter what happens, I can get this monitor fixed for at least the next four years. Without the warranty, I would have been more reluctant to buy an off-brand such as Westinghouse.CONS:- No HDTV tuner. Since I don't plan on getting satellite or digital cable anytime soon, I can currently only watch DVDs on this TV. I'll have to shell out another $250+ to get the required external receiver.- Not sure if this is this TV's fault or not, but I've gotten dizzy a few times from watching it. On some movies, especially animated films like Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, the picture is simply perfect and stunning. On some of my surfing DVDs, like Endless Summer and Step Into Liquid, the mist off the waves, the clouds, and the ocean reflections make me squint and seemed to give me a headache. At first, I thought it was the refresh rate (this TV has a 12 ms rate which should be fast enough). Then, I played these same DVDs on a CRT TV and got the same issues, so I believe that ruled out the refresh rate. I think that the picture is just so vivid and overwhelming, I'm going to have to get used to it.- The remote is fairly plain. It seems like they could have come up with a better dseign with more features. No huge complaint here, it just would have been nice.- As others have stated, the documentation is fairly minimal. For example, Westinghouse doesn't even state the monitor's refresh rate, I had to find that over the Internet.- No HDMI connection. This was the main reason why I put off buying this TV. If you're not familiar with HDTV connections, you need an HDMI port to take advantage of the near HD-upconversion of the DVD units.In summary, I've wanted an HDTV but I've been putting it off for almost two years. I've heard about problems with Plasmas (burn-in, high power consumption, etc.) and LCD flat panels are too high-priced. CRT HDTVs are too heavy and the screen is too small. And I won't get any type of projection HDTV.So, in buying this 37" Westinghouse, I believe I've solved all of my problems. I have an AWESOME, inexpensive, lightweight (~50 lbs), widescreen HDTV that I can move from room to room by myself if I need to.
This system was an easy fix for no cable outlet in the study. The installation was pretty simple and the picture it sends is great. The only negative I have is the fact that you can only watch what's being watched on the other TV. Better than nothing. If you have the choice of "reasonably" running another cable to your problem area that would be best.
I bought this for a Christmas gift for my 85 year old mother so she could listen to her favorite music from years ago. When we put a Tommy Dorsey CD in, it was like she was transported back to the "Good Old Days" once again. She was in heaven and the sound and quality of the music was excellent.My only complaint is the window that gives the information about what is playing, etc. is very difficult to read as it is in grey and black. It would be much easier to read (especially for an elderly person) if the display was a brighter color.
The Buslink 8" LCD TV is an outstanding unit. We saw one of these last Saturday and we all liked it. The 8 inch flat LCD picture is very sharp, crisp and clean. I could see no digital artifacts. A very good unit at a great price.
I purchased this to hold and protect my sons camera. It is good and easy too use. He is able to open and close it with no problems. I agree with the others though that it needs a handle. He has to carry it with both hands because thre is no handle on it.
Love using it.Very versatile, very clean enlargements.Great video.Fast response.Intuitive, very easy to master controls.Poor optical viewfider.
I got a 30 inch monitor and this stuff to maintain it. Even using the supplied cloth, streaks are unavoidable. Ive been using it for over a month and I wish I had tried something else.
I heard some reviews saying that it was "style over quantity". Duh, do you think we can't see? I'm 13 trying to save for an ipod mini. I have to make charts to try and convince mom and dad that it's a good way to waste my money. It's obvious that the 20GB is a better deal. But it IS style over amount of songs. It's a marketing technique. Apple has figured out a way to get MOST of us to buy something for more than it's worth. But, honestly, I think though it is expensive; the ipod mini has a lot of good features that most others on the market don't. They have made it so we can have access to a slightly less expensive alternative to the 20GB without going to a different company.though an improvement that they could make is to have a voice recorder to compete a little with the Dell DJ. All in all, a great toy for those with the money!Thanx
In January, 2003, I bought a Western Digital 200GB Firewire Hard Drive. It crashed in May, 2003. Western Digital replaced it under warranty. The replacement drive crashed in March, 2004. Western Digital will not replace it and they will not repair it, not even at my expense, though they say they are very sorry that I have had such bad luck with their drives. I'm touched by this sentiment, of course, but it is my feeling that Western Digital should either build better quality drives or back them with better service or, maybe, keep building the same drives but market them as Expensive Disposable Drives.
Overall good FM transmitter with enough power to not show any static. However, the tip of the cigaretter adapter came loose, and I lost a small piece from inside the tip. The adapter is useless..I wish they built things to be a little more durable.
This is my first experience with a fixed screen for home theater. As such my issue may be more general than I know.The PROSThe screen was easy to put together and easy to mount. The picture looks fine (but then I assume that's more the projector vs the screen - Epson 8500UB.) I was told by an installer to make sure you get one with the velvet on the frame and this has it. One reviewer said the velvet can "mark" easily and I can testify to that. The acoustical transparency appears to fine - I have my center channel mounted in-wall directly behind the screen.The CONSThe frame connects in the middle of each run. And the screen inserts in the groove in the back of the frame. In order to pull the screen straight it has to be tight. When it is pulled tight the connection pulls in. This creates a slight, visible indent on either side (the top and bottom are solved by the mount.) This makes the velvet critical. No one has commented on this - I think I am the only one that sees it.
the pros of this lens are:1.it is light about 237g (8.4oz)2.it's rubber body makes it easy to focus or focal length.3.focusing is very smooth4.28-80 focal lengthThe cons of this lens are:1.switching between 50mm to 28mm seems to be stiff(this could be just mine)2.Minimum Aperture is only F/223.Minimum Focus Distance is 27.5 inoverall a good lens not great, great for the price great, brand (in my opinion) don't pay more than 60.00 yes i know it has a msrp of 133.95 but relay who pays msrp. hop my review helps you in your decision.
When I ordered this product, I believed it to be a genuine Canon cartridge. However, what arrived was remanufactured. I was a bit upset about that, but decided that I should not have expected more when the price was so much less than what I usually pay. The toner makes nice copies and has been lasting for the number of copies expected. The only complaint I have is that it makes a 'clicking' noise during copying that the original cartridges do not make. I have not used a remanufactured cartridge before, so I don't have anything to compare that to. It doesn't seem to affect the machine itself, so it is more of a nuisance than a problem. I probably would have purchased this item again, but I now see it is no longer available on Amazon. Huh.....
an excellent companion for a sporting event. small enough to put in your pocket but powerful to get you close to the action
I bought the Tunebelt Armband to facilitate excercising with my IPOD Nano. I've used it now for a couple of months and find it to be an execellent product. The construction of the belt itself is of high quality. It fits firmly on my arm and provides execellent protection for the IPOD itself. The housing for the IPOD is a very snug fit and the front panel clear plastic coating still allows you to manipulate the controls with relative ease. The one exception is the "dial control" which is a little difficult to manipulate through the plastic - but it nevertheless works. I have a black IPOD and the blackness of the Tunebelt coordinates very well.
Decided to treat myself with my Christmas cash to a 'GOOD' computer.Have always cheaped and ended up with something slow and groggy.This is lightning fast.. it's a great computer. Am very happy with it.
The armband is great - thats the only thing good I can say about this. I've had 3 of them so far and the SonicBlue Customer Service team is terrible. I updated all the firmware, check all the connection ets... and everything was great for the first week - then it stopped working again. So now I am 0 and 3. I wish I had read the reviews before I spent [the money]. What a disappointment.
I have two of these for my D80. They're cheaper than the Nikon battery and they seem to work just as well.
It only lasted 6 months ...the rewind/forward/record all stopped working .. changed tapes, batteries just doesn't want to spin . I expected it to last longer than 6 months..very disappointing
As an amateur photographer, this lens makes me look like a pro.It quickly became my favorite, trumping the kit lens that came with my Canon 40D.Bravo Canon!
I'm not a pro...but for the few lenses that I have, the chargers, camera body (Canon Rebel XTi), as well as a Sony CamCorder, and small Sony digital camera, they all fit within this backpack. The bag has plenty of space, lots of additional pockets and storage space, as well as being very comfortable when carrying. The bag has plenty of padding to keep all of the equipment safe as well. Recently took the bag and all of my goodies on vacation to Disney and it was able to carry around all of the cameras, plenty of drinks and snacks, and maps in the front pocket where they were easy to get to. Perfect!
There is that old saying: You get what you pay for. The Celestron Accessory kit hits that mark right on the nose but in a very positive way.I can honestly say for the price point this little kit does very well. As one gains experience in this hobby they can fashion a greater understanding of what their needs are as their knowledge grows; the Celestron Accessory kit acts as a beginers aid to an exspansive universe. If any given persons interests stick in this expensive hobby there will be plenty of time to by those ultra costly items, until then this kit performs just fine.My only gripe with this kit is the storage box,it is not exactly what those at Celestron would have you believe. Its sturdy and I have no doubt it will protect anything you may place in its innards; my issue is that the material used are not all aluminum as stated. Also, do not be surprised if the storage foam inside doesnt look exactly like the picture on the box.All in all very happy with this purchase and would recommend.See ya around, SOUND
I like the fabric and the draw string on this pouch, fits my lens and meets my requirements. I recommend this product.
Definitely not what I bargained for. It came with a homeade copy of the software for it. Have not been able to get it to work and don't know if it's a hardware problem or software. I have just decided not to purchase items of this nature through Amazon anymore. Do not recommend!!!!!!!
We purchased the license, online (in about 10 minutes) so that we could utilize the lesser-used GMRS channels. And when just around our home, we use the FRS channels. The signals are clear, though the weather radio has only mild reception, even though we're not too far from the Greater Miami transmitter. The vibra-call is excellent! The battery life though, is only fair. Even when cycling the battery usage, I'm finding that the drain is all too fast. Luckily, you can replace the recharcgeable battery with 3 AAA's in a tight pinch. All in all, they work well!
The "Transcend 4 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card" is a good value for this size SDHC card. The card is fairly fast and I have not seen any data loss issues as reported by other reviewers (at least not yet). I took the other reviewer's advice and formatted the cards (we bought 2) before using them, this is a prudent thing to do and couldn't hurt even if it doesn't help.Recommended!
After having this TV for just under 2 years, the bottom right hand corner began having a solid blue triangle. Now there are blue dots beginning to form all over the screen.I have seen similar comments from other customers so this is clearly a design problem that Sony had or has. Do they really only spec their parts for 2 years!!?$2500 for 2 years is ridiculous!I used to equate the Sony name with quality, but they clearly are not the same company they used to be. No more Sony products for me.
Before I begin let me say that I have owned this camera a total of 1 1/2 weeks at this point, so this is just a chance for me to share with you my first impressions. I will update this review at a later time once I've feild tested the camera further.Let me say that I have owned and used a Sony F-828 in my business and personal life since the camera came out 3 years ago.I still think that it is probably one of the finest cameras ever made to this day, is the R1 a fitting successor? No, I don't think so because the R1 is a step in a completely different direction in terms of design than the 828. Anyone who follows and stays current with technology could have told you that the 828 was to be the last in the Sony "F" series cameras when Sony announced it over a year ago, even then they said thier pro line was going to go under radical changes. The R1 is the result, it is intended as a direct AFFORDABLE alternative to digital SLR cameras (Nikon D200 10.3MP $2,400 body Only, Canon 5D, 12.3 MP $3600 body only need I say more?)Yet at the same time we are given a chance to see where photography is headed. The R1 erases alot of the lines of seperation between SLRs and fixed lens cameras. 1. live preview capability with a CMOS sensor. 2. Same versitility with exposure controls.3.Improved high ISO performance. and finally lens configurations that quite literally save you thousands and thousands of dollars! Examples? the R1 24-120mm, the Samsung pro815 28-420mm!!Digital SLR speed, Resolution and performance with a fixed versitile fast lens. That is the future of photography, that my friends is the the R1 and a bag of chips.The first thing you notice about the camera is the wieght (it is heavy) I bought the camera mainly to do portrait work, but if you take it into the feild be prepared for a work out! All of my trials are done out in the feild and I can tell you this will be spending alot of time on a tripod, Unless I start lifting weights!The next thing I love about the camera is the LCD screen wich is quite practical and useful. But beware the "Auto" mode on the LCD/EVF selector. A sensor in the LCD senses your body when you get too close (like waist level shooting) and shuts off the the screen! The controls in general are spead out over the camera and once you get used to thier placement are really quite comfortable to use.(It took me about a day)The one thing I was glad to find missing was that infernal "MOVIE MODE" This is a still camera folks remember!? If my kids wanna make movies I can get them a cheap camcorder that would do a better job anyway, so to those of you who are moaning about it, get over it, buy a camcorder!The one thing that I have heard about the R1 and read in all the reviews I've checked out is the amazing pictures it takes, I concur this camera takes breathtaking images wich made up 4 of the 5 stars Igave it.Of course there always seems to be one bozo who can't focus or use the camera right and ends up with bad pictures and then says everyone else is blind. Folks, Thats just crazy- I have been more than happy so far with exposure & focus in this camera, and operation of the lens is smooth as silk, If there is to be a R2 however, I would like to see the same camera with a 12X or 14X capability (That would make this camera as near perfect as any I've ever used) That and expand the burst capability. This camera is lightning fast but only at 3 shots per sec then the buffer fills.It is these two things that kept me from rating the camera perfect. Alas like my beloved 828 I fear the R1 is destined to take a verbal pounding from skeptics and SLR owners who resent the ever closing gap between SLR and fixed lens cameras. But like the 828 the R1 is destined to outlive its opposition and sit at the forefront of advanced camera design.I mean you can buy a 20D anywhere, but last time I checked theres a four week waiting list for the R1, and since Sony has stopped production on the 828 they are nearly impossible to find. Sony once again has shown us that its not fair that the pros get all the good stuff! I love Sony for that.(this coming from a pro!)Is the R1 the future of digital photography? Yes, I beleive it is, and it is long, long over due.ISO Noise has been claimed to be a problem on this and every other fixed lens camera worthy of note, and you wanna know what I think? I think people need to stop using places where we exchange information (Like here at AMAZON) to stop venting thier anger when someone comes along who does it just as fast or as good for less money. Bottom line is this, If you are clueless as to how to use your camera chances are you can get some pretty horrible images. Most ISO test are done using either a completely black or grey surface, hey man, if you want to take pictures like that there are a bunch of camera's that go for about $800 less than this one.With the ISO set at 3200 on the R1, I did in fact notice some noise within the image, but with just about any photo editing program even a novice would have no problem fixing the shot to make a fine print, that is If you even noticed. Of course if you take pictures that are all black or grey well I just don't know what to tell you! The burst mode in the camera is the single downer with the R1 (and the SLR boys are jumping on this one) The R1 is fast as lightning but the buffer fills in just 3 shots.After doing a little digging I was told that this is because of overheating in the CMOS sensor and because of power consumption. If you don't mind paying $700 to $3000 more for a comprable, faster SLR (Nikon D200 or D2X, Canon 20D, 5D) Then go for it. Don't forget to buy your lenses while your at it and find a good service center to keep it all clean. Cha Ching Cha Ching!!In closing having addressed the few negatives that the "whos who ever" have been able to come up with let me leave you with this, The R1 is a genuine innovation in technology. It states in big beautiful affordable color that the days of overpriced, heavy big camera bag carrying sell your kids into slavery cameras are over. The R1 and the F828 are similar in this one respect- they broke down the walls and let us all know what it feels like to have the good stuff, let us know that you don't have to spend a mint to get great pictures. Sony started that mind set, now Panasonic, Olympus, Samsung, and others are coming around. Even Nikon to some extent is(D50 is great example). Canon? Well lets not hope for a miracle here! Just remember more expensive does not mean better, it just means you paid more.I beat out expensive camera users for work everyday, its you that makes the pictures not the camera.Get on the waiting list...Buy this camera. SLR's are on the way out, this my friends is the future of photography and from here it looks very very bright!Thanks for your time and as always Happy Shooting!(Check out the images I've posted for more info)- SiNMiN
My CyberPower/CPS625AVR stopped working. The reset button fails to start the system up again. Unfortunately, I am overseas (Korea) and cannot take it back to Best Buy in Scranton, Pa. I will have to go to the Military PX and buy a different type of UPS. Word to the wise everyone, leave cyberpower along.
This product is OK it took a little while to make it work through Skype. The video has a lot of snow for that reason I would rather use a laptop that has a Quickcam built in!
I haven't used the remote at all however getting the receiver set up with lirc was a breeze. I'm using a One For All Universal remote.
This headset is easy to use but the mic is a bit sensitive for web conferences. I had difficulty getting the volume adjusted to a level not too loud for the other conference participants. The sensitivity is great for use with voice recognition software.
So I bought these headphones about 3 months ago, and I am truly impressed. The sound canceling is great for the price, it will cancel out jet noise, but now that annoying kid screaming behind you.The sound that comes out of it is very vivid and lively. I have a pair of $100 professional headphones, and they almost sound the same.These earbuds are high-quality and deliver the perfect amount of bass. They come with 3 different sized buds and a small pouch to put it in.I have been brutal to them, I have dropped them, twisted the, pulled them, and lastly, I ACCIDENTLY WASHED THEM, AND DRIED THEM IN AN INDUSTRIAL WASHER/DRYER WHILE INSIDE THE POUCH, AND THEY STILL WORK JUST LIKE NEW.The wires have no shortage, and if I were you I would buy it now from amazon, I got mine at Wal-Mart and I paid twice as much.
I must agree with Dave from Oregon. This laptop is great! ... The only gripe I have is the fan. It's a bit on the loud side. I don't notice my friends with DELL or IBM making this much noise. The screen is clear, the keyboard is responsive and the quick buttons at the top of the keyboard eliminate steps as well as room on the Taskbar or desktop. I just wish they put hardkey DVD controls on the front or side (volume is there). Overall, a great machine for the money!
The sound quality offered by the speakers, is scarcely decent, but I recommend you not to acquire them, without apparent reason, they stopped working in less than 2 months, I import them, and I'm not feeling like claiming for a "guarantee"...
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS SO IS NOT MADE FOR EVERYONE. WHAT I DID WAS USE THE WALL PLATE TO OUTLINE THE CUTOUT NEEDED FOR DRYWALL OPENING. THEN I PLACED THE HDMI PLATE IN THE WALL AND TRACED OUT THE MOUNTING HOLES. NEXT I DRILLED HOLES AND PUT IN DRYWALL ANCHORS. THEN I THREADED THE HDMI WALL PLATE SCREW HOLE LOCATIONS SO I USED STANDARD SIZE WHITE WALL PLATE SCREWS. JUST LIKE PREVIOUS REVIEWS I TAPPED THE PLUGS TOGETHER, JUST IN CASE. NEXT MOUNTED THE HDMI PLATE TO WALL, THEN THE WALL PLATE. WORKS PERFECT FOR WHAT I NEEDED WHICH IS SENDING MY LAPTOP VIDEO AND AUDIO SIGNAL TO MY HDMI INPUT ON MY HDTV. BEST PRICE I COULD FIND AT LOCAL STORES WAS $18, SO FOR ME IT WAS WORTH THE EXTRA TIME TO INSTALL.
Ready to use out-of-the box. Easy set-up- just plug in to receptacle (remove existing outlet cover plate center screw) and screw in to receptacle (outlet) with screw provided. I am using this on my BOSE sub-woofer - no interference and has a good joule (protection) rating. Great price, too.
I love this thing! I read all the reviews before buying it so I would know what to expect. It got me to most everywhere I needed to go or right in the area of it. I think with anything you buy it will never be perfect in every single way but this is pretty darn close plus tells you the street name. It gets you prepared for a turn and tells you when to turn and I LOVE the whole recalculation if you go a different way or cant get over to make a turn. I read some reviews that talked about it not being loud enough but I didnt have any problem with it at all even with the music on and two LOUD children in the back. I dont blare my music as high as it will go so I guess maybe that might be a bit of a problem, but If thats the case I would suggest to just turn your music off when you get close to your turn. It lets you know how many miles you have until your next turn and even lets you know which lane to stay in when there is alot of confusing turn offs like Atlanta.( its say something like " in point 4 miles stay left or in point 4 miles stay right") VERY VERY helpful.It gives you a few warnings before you have to turn or stay left or right. I read some reveiws that said the suction mount was no good. I had no problem with it. I like it very much actually. It sets perfect on the window where If I need to I can glance at it or mess with it or whatever. I had no problems mounting it. It stays put. I leave the mount up all the time. I live in Georgia and sun beams down on the mount but it is still up there and ready when I put the Garmin up. I bought the bluetooth for my husband when he get back from Iraq so I dont have a comment on that yet. I went to garmin to register my product and they gave me a free map upgrade which even with that there was a couple it was a bit off on but got me close. :-)But has been far more right then wrong. There are far more good things about this GPS than bad so It was a good buy for me. The size is also perfect. I thought maybe since the screen was smaller you might accidently hit the wrong thing on the screen but it is just perfect. My Favorite thing about it is telling you where all the food,hotels and fuel is in the area and how far away each one is plus gives you the number if you need it. GREAT for areas you dont know so just having that is well worth it all. Or if your not sure how to spell somewhere you want to go then type what you do know and it will give you everthing in the area that has those letters and what your looking for is sure to be on the list. Comes with everything you need - mount,USB for upgrades or charging it by computer,car charger and wall charger.
After having several Epson printers that only lasted a year or so, we decided to switch brands. The Cannon is great. Prints photos as well as regular type beautifully. Love the duplex ability where you don't even need to turn the paper over (it does all the work!). Would recommend this printer to everyone.
It's nice to find a case made specifically for my FX series camera (fx07) It's made of high quality leather, and comes with a leather strap (Although I've found that a strap from a Wii controller works best IMHO)There is a belt loop, although it seems you might need a skinny belt to fit through it. The magnetic snap is a big plus, plus the soft, grey sueded inside is gentle on the camera finish and Screen.All in all, for the Lumix FX series cameras, this is THE case, Made by Panasonic and inexpensive. Almost as small as the camera itself.
Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN DirectThis is the best money spent in a long time. No longer do I have to try and refer to a print out map while trying not to get lost getting somewhere.Turn by turn directions that are easy to follow and before the actual turn. And, if you are distracted and miss the turn, it automatically recalculates the route!I seriously LOVED this the first week I had it, but the day I had to drive around Boston...I was simply AMAZED.
I ordered this TV after a fair amount of research. In stores I always thought Samsung's looked the best and their prices, especially on amazon, fit my budget. After reading some of the horror stories written in the review section here, I was certainly a little nervous ordering this online, but I took the plunge and I couldn't be happier. The TV is amazing, sharp, colorful, sleek, and surprisingly easy to use (with just a few buttons you can optimize for movies, games, HDTV, and standard TV. I can't fault the image quality at all.A word of caution, Amazon used Eagle to ship the TV to me. I had read that it could turn out to be a real pain, so I was very proactive with them from the start. I got the number for the nearest shipping center and tracked the package daily. It took about a week to get from Dallas to DC, but the shipping center was open late so I picked it up myself instead of dealing with arranging a time for them to maybe show up and deliver it. Basically, if you stay on top of it the shipping won't be a problem.Bottom line, great TV, great price, I can't believe I got this for $1400.
I bought it in Nov 2005. In winter it gave me really good performance. But in mid of march because of a little hit it started turning off it self. It has really big problem with over heating. One day smoke was coming from laptop keyboard. Before I react it was burnt out. I sent it back to averatec and they return me after replacing motherboard. It worked perfectly for an hour. As soon as plugged it to chrge battery once again smoke was coming out of it. This time I was fast enough to disconnect AC power supply. Averatec gave me a new RMA and ( and ) Returned my laptop after 1 Month ( 1 whole month) even though I sent it back my self without waiting for free shipping offered by Averatec. After getting it back I have got wired keyboard. Key board is really hard. I am using computer for 8-10 hours in a day from last 6 years. This is the worst keyboard I have ever used. I thought "I will get soft after using for couple of weeks". But I was wrong. I started lossing display. LCD screen started turning off itself and I have to shake it so it comes up again. What a laptop. ( Is it from 80's or before that?)I don't know what to do with this piece of crap.
The little toy does exactly what you want it to do, it plays MP3's and playes audio cd's, plus you can look, select and even read albums and guess what the mp3 tag and the file name (the dot matrix screen it's like a banner)So I give a hell if the EASS doesn't work with the mp3's, so what the car kit is just heaven, the little buddy eats and drinks batteries not like the instruction manual says (10 hours yeah right), so just plug the ac adapter or the car adapter, or charge, yes it charges batteries (rechargeble).The reading that is a little slow but is has to detect if is a mp3 disc or audio cd, but in mp3's you can see every album, and if you put the resume, you can stop and turn it off, and when your feeling in the mood for music again just push play and it starts in the song you last heard whitout reading (only when its pluged or it has batteries, if not it reads the whole cd again).You hear the music, low sound it isn't on this baby, high volume and really deep (it has 2 levels of deep sound), so buy this discman is cheap and cool, plus your not going to put it to play in a rocky road or in the wild and savage world (must be insane, instead of that throw it to the floor then if that is the use your gonna give it), is just for home and car use, plus it jumps ancd it resume in a moment (1 second) and plays the song or mp3 just where it got cut.Look is not perfect, but is better than most of the others.Tip buy a cable and plug it to your stereo is a loud sensation (AUX or VIDEO L-R).
I bought this based on the hype created by the looks. The product is ok if you have super sensitive ears or use headphones like Bose QC2. If you use a volume level higher than 15, the battery drains in 2-3 hours. If you use @ volume level 15, it plays for 4-5 hours instead of the advertised 10 hours. I sent an email to their support on May 6th, still awaiting a response from them. If i do not hear in another week, I will post a complaint @ BBB.org.Please go for other players, my friends have them, no problems with their advertised features.
I just bought this and have been playing with it.Good Features:-There is a backlight feature.-There is an actual keyboard under the touch screen. Well, I guess it isn't a keyboard, but a mini pad with all the letters of the alphabet, numbers, basic calc functions, @, period, space, del, edit, program, sym, ok, cap, power, link, menu buttons, scroll buttons, you get the picture. I like this feature because I can have multiple fingers working while making notes instead of using a styli to put them in one at a time.-No waiting for it to "save" numbers and notes. It's very fast and efficient.-Quick schedule pull-up. I can find the day I want with 2 taps. Same with the planner. And to-do list and phone book are also menu buttons on the keypad so its easy.-The functions and how to go about doing things are to me pretty logical, like I don't have to keep referring to the manual because by instinct I navigate around or try a button and it does what I think it should do. It makes sense.-But easy to understand manual-Separate notes, to-do, scheduler, web book, and anniversary functions.-Easily accessible world time option (you can switch between HOME time and world with just one click). Very cool, there are a TON of cities and capitals all over the world to choose from. (Right now mine is set for Athens, Greece!)-Pretty light. Very thin. I'm in summer purse mode so my bag is tiny and this doesn't stretch it out at all.-Comes with two extra styliThings to be aware of:-The keypad buttons would be a problem for someone with large or even average size hands/fingers. Probably guys. For me this wasn't a problem because I have small fingers.-The screen seems to be very reflective. You can easily alter brightness, but that still leaves reflection and in an average lit room I think its harder than it should be to see the screen because there is this big face reflected and it's distracting.-Memo notes are limited to 200 characters-I have found myself switching between the styli and the keypad for one thing I want to do. The keypad works best for me for a lot of things and then in the middle it seems like the styli is the only option. Maybe its me, but I don't know if I like this.-The cover covers the screen only. Its nice because it is attached to the pda and just flips over, but bad because in my opinion it should have covered the entire thing and snapped closed. Actually, I wish the half cover did snap, it doesn't seem very secure to me.Still, overall I like this PDA. It's a small, affordable gadget, perfect for someone like me who doesn't want to put out big $$$, and doesn't mind something less powerful but still wants a decent PDA. Not to be a girl but I think its cute too. I'm a college student who is pretty much always on the go, so small efficient gadgets have become my thing.Read my review of the the MP3 128 mb IRiver player too!
Wow - Am I a lucky guy! I just ordered these today and my good friend Brian has a pair already (we came to this conclusion in very different ways) He bought his from a buddy of ours and I only sought out the "on-line" opinions of others 'in the know" at audio web sites that specialize in this kind of thing.Well - Brian was over in his yard and we started talking and I was bragging a little and told him I was getting a pair of "Sennheiser HD-280 Pro's" and he retorted with - "Really!?- Want to listen to them now?" - My mind did not get this at first - How could my buddy the garbage man (literally)- know more than me more than me - about 'anything'???Well - he did - And I praise him for his audio IQ (way high) and he let me listen to them and (I swear) I was in 'love' with the sound.Now maybe I am a novice and all- but if this was a woman (or a man for you ladies) I would have to ask: "You have any sisters?" - These fit like a glove (and my hat size is 7 & 3/8th) and the sound was "almost" as good as a first kiss! (Really!) . --- I don't go on gushing about very many things - but this is one of them. He stated that he had broke them in for about 60 hours on hard rock and then 20 hours on classical music (to get the top end) and mentioned that I will not get this level of 'Goodness" till I do the Same - kind of break-in with the sounds I like - & I will.Bottom line - - - If I had three thing to take with me on a long trip - this would be #3. I would bet money that you won't be sorry (as long as you educate yourself on how to break them in) you bought these."The price of quality is proportional to the end result. KWDIII 9-7-1985 (me)"Good luck and great times!
I purchased this camera a few months ago because I like to have a camera on hand always. My DSLR and 35 mm SLR cameras are too bulky for everyday. The price and MPs were right, as well as the small size which fits into the clean pockets of any of my purses- no need to worry about lens scratch. For those who don't carry a purse and are concerned about the lens, a very small case will do the trick. The images are clean although I've only printed up to 8.5 X 11 so far. Additionally, some point and shoot digital cameras have a terrible lag time between when you push the button and when the camera takes the picture. Many spontaneous moments are lost this way. That does not happen with this camera because of the lack of an optical zoom. This was a trade off I was willing to make especially when I see interesting things in nature or people on the street. The ability to capture the spontaneous is a great perk with this camera.Price is low enough to not worry if it gets a bit beat up.May 2008- still using camera, still very happy with it.
Update 2010Updated the OS and the maps a year ago.- The estimates are now RIGHT ON. Consistently within 1-2 minutes.- Better highway choices- The OS is rock solid and except for the first day I have had ZERO problems with it. (Must have been user error.)- It 'did' integrate very well with Google maps; plan a route and have it sync to the TomTom. That 'feature' no longer appears to work...- The internal itinerary planner works very well so I don't miss the Google sync feature.(FWIW, Google and TomTom use the same map database. TomTom now owns the company that compiles the map database.)- Custom voices (the free ones) are great. My daughters enjoy the Cletus voice. The computer based voices are more useful but not as fun.- Last update included lane advise and views. Very useful.- Last year I used it Denmark. VERY COOL. No idea what the road signs said but still made a 3 hour drive with zero problems. COOL!----------------------------It does the job, but.Pros- Plays MP3s.- The FM transmitter integrates with the MP3 player and audio directions very well.- Has SD memory slot for MP3 and photos. I have not used it.- Upgradable maps, for a price. I have not yet tried this feature.- It has live traffic updates, for a price.- Integrates with a bluetooth phone. I don't have one so I don't know if it works.- Additional 'features' are available via their TomTom Home software, for a price.- Their TomTom Home software is Mac OS X compatible.- The Mapshare seems like a good addition. (Users upload errors and corrections.)- Does it's job of real-time navigation. It's hard to get lost using this device. It's accuracy seems to be fairly good, within 50-100 feet. Which is all commercial GPS is really good for without using differential GPS or some other such third party system.- It's real time route re-calculation seems to work fairly well.- It's POI listing is a bit dated but useful as is.Cons- User interface is no better and no worse then any of the others. They all seem to be designed by the same company.- Only plays MP3s, no AAC or Ogg Vis (or even WMA). The TT Home software for transferring MP3s is not intuitive or easy. I tried transferring MP3s by hand but for some reason that does not work. The resultant files are unplayable.- The cross country route planner consistently makes BAD highway choices. Sometimes VERY BAD choices. Google Maps is actually better, MUCH BETTER. (I have not compared it to the other device.)- It's estimates for cross country time of arrival are consistently long by a good 10-30%.- Within 30 minutes of first using the TomTom Home software I toasted the device. Three hours later I some how restored it's functionality. It's been five weeks and TomTom has yet to respond to my request for help. Their web site support is one of the worst in the industry. (They did mark my request as solved without contacting me.)- The TomTom Home doesn't come with a manual and I had to learn via trial and error. Unfortunately more error then I would have liked.- The TomTom Home software is "suppose" to integrate with Google Maps. It doesn't. That would be a GREAT FEATURE and one reason why I purchased it.- The online purchases are in Euro. Apparently TomTom is a european company.
I found that this unit does indeed help keep my laptop cool.However, I elevated the back of my laptop with a very small box (actually the top of a post-it notes pop-up dispenser).This allows for air circulation which also helps keep my laptop cool.I purchased one for me, my 2 daughters and my Mom - all have experience pleasant results.
Simple device so there's not a lot to say other than it fits well on my Nikon D5100 and works as intended.
Cannot say enought about this Belkin PureAV Subwoofer cable. I have tried several subwoofer cables and this cable by far is equal or better than the name brand cables. If you are looking for an inexpensive subwoofer cable then this is the one for you. Why pay more when you can get this one that is equal or better then the name brand.
I am an owner of the Sandisk Cruzer Mini 1GB and I am absolutely satisfied with the performance and quality of the product except for some minor issues with the plastic covers becoming slack and falling off after a while. I recently Purchased this Cruzer Micro 512MB and it is just great. Very small and neatly designed to fit into about any USB port. The different coloured skins give a nice finish. Data Transfers are fast with USB 2.0 and overall Quality of the product is excellent. Sandisk Drives also come with encryption software to keep your stuff safe. Amazon also has the best Prices on Sandisk products. Always a pleasure purchasing from Amazon.
That's a pretty broad statement. But in terms of durability and longevity, the build-quality of the LT100 is unsurpassed to anything currently available. I know first hand, because I serviced 12 of these units years ago. These projectors were used throughout the Spaceship Earth pavilion at Epcot Center. The projectors were run 24/7 and only turned off for lamp changes! When every other type of projector would fail, for one reason or another, these would continue to run. LCD projectors would typically last for 12-18 months before a component failure. The LT100's however, have an incredible service life. What would typically happen, the color wheel motor would start making noise after 25,000 hours of operation and not completely fail until after another 10,000 hours! The last unit running logged over 55,000 hours of continual operation!You can always tell an LCD projector that has a 1000 hours on it. The whites have shifted to a yellow-green tint and the colors are no longer accurate. So it became appearant to us that DLP was the better technology. With DLP there will never be a color shift, the whites will always be pure white and the colors will always be true. This unit, when paired with a high quality DVD player, using component imputs or S-Video, is capable of putting out a remarkably sharp picture.I have been using an LT100 projector with a Panasonic DVD-RV20 player in my home theatre for the past three years. It's hard to believe it's 480i, even without upconversion, I'm amazed at the quality of the picture.
This power supply is dependable, quiet, and has never had a problem. No complaints here.
I bought this after my old device caught fire on an flight to JFK. I use the inverter while flying to keep my various equipment charged. I could have bought a Dell DC adapter specific to my laptop, but we have 2 laptops with different adapters, so buying one inverter made more sense. My old inverter did not have a fan, so was very quiet, but I do not notice this fan being excessively loud like others have said. It works well, and for the price, is a great buy. Much less than buying the current model with dual AC outlets.
This is a great product. I got it for my sansa and it works perfectly. The only down side is that it wont work with some cassete players because of the cord but is way better than the griffin itrip because there is no static and great sound quality
Because there is no surge protector, this is perfect to accompany our voltage transformer for our media center items, which is all 110/120V used in the USA. We plugged our tv, speakers, xbox, kinect and more to it. For some reason, our post does not offer these for sale for all the soldier families living off-post. If they do, they don't keep enough in stock. Yeah for Amazon!
I bought this burner expecting a cheap burner that would do the job, but not very well. However, for ($$), this burner does the job phenomenally. The copy of Nero that also comes with it, works well. All in all, this is a (darn) good burner
Dec. 20 - I spent some more time today physically comparing features of the Ipod, Creative Zen, SanDisk, and Zune. I stress to anyone considering an MP3 player purchase, go and try the Zune out at a store. Don't let the Ipod click wheel hypnotize you into thinking it is the best way to control an MP3 player user interface.I actually prefer the Zune rocker over the click wheel because it is easier to control the movement while scrolling and you don't have to spin your finger in circles to scroll. The Zune rocker dial is different and will initially feel awkward if you move from an Ipod to a Zune but don't give up on the Zune.Try out the user interface and compare it to any of the other MP3 players I mentioned. The Zune interface is by far the most intuitive and easy to use. It also has the nicest looking graphics. Click on Music and then click the rocker wheel to the right and see how easy it is to move from Genre, to Artist, to Album, etc... Go back and click on Video and do the same. Then go and compare all the steps you have to take to do this same task with the other players. It takes multiple steps to achieve the same thing you can do by just pushing to the left or right with rocker dial on the Zune.Stop on Albums and see the Album Art feature. When you are viewing your Albums on the Zune you actually see the Album Art next to each album with additional information. When you scroll down through all your albums and hold the rocker down a large overlay letter appears on the screen that matches up with the first letter in the Album title and changes as you scroll. This helps you know where you are at in your list so you can scroll quickly. This same feature occurs when you are scrolling down through the artists. When you click on an individual Artist it opens up and shows each of that artist's albums with the Album Art next to each Album for that artist. When you play your music the Album Art fills the screen which creates a nice look and is a feature that is very different than what you see when you look at an Ipod and other players. Ipod has album art once you play an album but not when you are viewing an Artist and seeing an Artist's ablums. You can actually see the difference in the screen shots of the players on Amazon. On an Ipod and other players the Album art doesn't fill the entire screen or look even close to as nice as it does on the Zune. The Album Art and other graphic features make the Zune standout and make the Ipod screen seem bland.I also like that I can personalize my Zune by selecting my own background and Zune name. I am using a photo that I took as the wallpaper I see as I flip through my screens. Your Zune name is what other Zunes see when you turn the WiFi on.I currently have around 3300 songs(192Kpbs), 15 videos, and 4 pictures on my Zune. When I showed it to my friends with Ipods they immediately said they like the material the Zune is made of because their Ipods were all scratched up and full of fingerprints. They thought the Zune material seemed more scratch and fingerprint resistant with the flat finish. They also liked the feel of the Zune in their hand, widescreen video, the double shot color, the way it uses Album Art and the graphics in the user interface.You may hear people say things about the size of the Zune and how they can't fit into their pockets. This is not true at all. I have put it in my shirt pockets, jacket pockets, side pockets on my jeans, sweat pant pockets and have never been upset with the size. The extra size was obviously necessary for the extra features it offers that the Ipod and others don't offer like the Larger Screen, WiFi, and the FM tuner.I have shared songs between Zunes wirelessly and it is a nice feature. The wireless transfer was very quick and the process is easy. Songs are shared in a matter of seconds. All you do is choose a song, podcast, or picture you want to send, hit the send button, and then choose the Nearby Zune you want to send it to. Then, the Nearby Zune user you send it to either accepts or rejects the file you send. The wireless feature looks similiar to the wireless you see on your PC with the names of other available Zunes in the area. Microsoft has said that they intend to expand the functionality of the wireless capabilities over time. I am looking forward to the wifi development but I am glad my Zune has this feature NOW rather than having to wait for it to HOPEFULLY be an option in the future. Wifi is not available on Ipods.With the Zune, someone can send you a song that you can hear three times for free on your own Zune and then decide if you want to buy from the Zune Marketplace by flagging it on the Zune. I don't understand why the anti-Zune folks can't just appreciate this feature for what it is, a way to share music that you like with someone else. It is a social experience even if it is a limited one. Since I am 35, I probably won't use the feature like I would if I was in Jr. High, High School, or College where I would be with my friends more often. I know I would use the sharing feature all the time if I were in that group the same way they use text messaging all the time.The Zune software and marketplace are easy to use. Before I purchased the Zune I actually preferred Windows Media Player to Itunes which is why I like the Zune Software. It is very straightforward and resembles Windows Media Player 11. I have a large selection of CDs that I ripped to my hard drive and synced to my Zune so I haven't had a need YET to join the Zune Marketplace subscription service. I do really like the fact that it is available and easy to use if I want to be able to download all the music I want for $15 a month. This is another MAJOR difference between Zune and Ipod. Ipod doesn't have a subscription service available.The Zune has more shuffle options than the Ipod. With the Zune you can turn the shuffle feature on in the main menu music setting and this allows you to choose an Artist and shuffle all of the Albums for a single Artist. Not on the Ipod. You can also shuffle by Genre on the Zune and have all the music playback shuffled for that Genre. Not on the Ipod. On the Zune, you can also shuffle all the Albums, a Single Album, and you can shuffle by all the Songs in your entire collection. The Ipod gives you two choices, shuffle by Album or Songs but you can not break it down the same way that you can on the Zune.Some people reviewing are complaining about Zune not being able to download podcasts. I already download Podcasts to my Zune. They go right into my Zune folder and sync without a problem at all. I have recently learned how to put YouTube videos on it as well. I am doing this with the free FeedYourZune and TubeSucker shareware. Microsoft has said they will be providing firmware upgrades in the future that will make it possible to get podcasts via the Zune but the 3rd party software works great NOW.The Ipod is the only MP3 player with more accessories available then the Zune at this time. There are already plenty of accessories for the Zune with many more planned for the future. I purchased the Home A/V Pack and you can see what I think of that product in the review I wrote there. In short, it makes me like my Zune even more! :-) I decided to use a 2nd Home A/V Pack in my car with the Zune car charger. More info about that below.I am using the Home A/V pack and Zune Car Charger in my car as well. I put the Zune dock in my car, plugged the Zune car charger into the dock and plugged the aux audio cable coming off the back of my Alpine into my Zune headphone jack. The Zune home A/V pack includes a wireless remote. Bottom line, I am now able to put my Zune on the dock and it will charge and play through my car stereo with wireless control via the remote. If my car stereo was setup for video and I had LCDs I could also hook up the yellow A/V cable Video connection and the Zune video would play through the LCDs as well.I can't see any reason why someone would pick a 30GB Ipod or other 30GB MP3 player over a Zune. I guess I can understand why you might if you have purchased a lot of music from Itunes that has wrapped your music with DRM software since that controls how and where you can use your music. It would be expensive to have to go and buy all that music again via the Zune Marketplace or CD. This is the same issue a Zune user who purchases from the Zune Marketplace will have since Zune wraps your music in DRM software as well. I prefer buying CDs and ripping them so I am not controlled by Microsoft or Apple.My only advice, go and compare Zune features side-by-side to other players and see for yourself. Just because Ipods are the most popular device doesn't mean they are the best device. Zune is a different device with NEW features.I am really happy with my Zune and Zune accessory purchases.
Same performance at less price, great for instant messaging when compared to its higher models like Creative NX ultra
I like it, sounds excelent, the colors are nice.The only complain is that my head is not big enough to be totally comfortable, but not uncomfortable
Had it about a year, then the black ink stopped working even with a new black ink cartridge. Searching the web, I note others have had the same problem. It still functions as a scanner, but won't print.Also, I found the print on the light side, when it was working.
I was reluctant to buy these off the Internet for fear I would get the wrong ones or worse yet, some dead ones. They arrived promptly and work perfectly for upgrading the RAM on my Compaq Presario VN 4310NR laptop. Saved about $130. Very happy.
HAD IT TOOK CARE OF IT BROKE IN 1 MONTH GARBAGE NEVER BUY
This may be a door alignment problem. The microwave 'thinks' the door is open. While the door is open push upward, like anydoor with a loose hinge, close the door and you may find that your microwave will now function normally.
There are several similar complaints for this item, the primary one being that when you put CDs in, they don't play. Which is why anyone would be upset after shelling out the money for this albeit cool-looking stereo. I actually paid closer to retail price for this item, almost $200 if you include shipping. I used the stereo a few times and then it simply stopped playing CDs at all. I am very upset and disappointed that repair costs are prohibitive enough to force me to buy another stereo entirely. At least the speakers still work; maybe they are salvageable. Otherwise, I would caution NO ONE to buy this piece of you-know-what unless you enjoy the sensation of money being thrown away.
Super simple, I only need to write to the drive once in while, as they are used as backups. For the price they work great, in, out done. I ordered two had both done in under, 10 minutes. This is a great way to use old laptop hard drives.
The sound quality from the earbuds is very good and they reduce background noise. I like the case and it's definately worth getting if you take your music everywhere like I do. There is a small mesh pocket in the case that I use to store and extra battery for my MP3 player.
That's right - no cabling, no nothing comes with it. Hard to find cables.
I needed a lightweight calculator to compare prices of different packaged items where no price per ___ is displayed.For the price, it seems pretty good and with the cover, I'm hoping it will protect it while in my purse from getting damaged... but then I've only used it a few times, we shall see what happens when the battery runs out...am hoping that when I use it in the store, the flurorescent lighting is mimicking sunlight and the solar part is kicking in.
I also have the IPOD brand lanyard and there are some significant differences in it and this lanyard that is not official Ipod brand. First of all, my Ipod lanyard is not the in-ear kind like these are. My Ipod lanyard's earbuds sit in the outside of my ear like the original headphones that came with my nano. These are the in-ear kind that plug into the ear canal. These come with three sets of jackets so you can custom fit them to your ear canal size. Ipod also makes an in-ear lanyard for the first generation nano. But the reason I got these instead of the the Ipod in-ear lanyard is that they are black. I found that my Ipod lanyard, which only comes in white, had gotten very dirty. I walk on a treadmill with it and sweat, so I really wanted something that wouldn't show dirt and figured the black wouldn't. The wires that make up this black lanyard couldn't get dirty anyway, though, because unlike the Ipod brand lanyard, this black lanyard is plastic. Ipod's lanyard is a fabric-type cord. I'm not sure what I think of the plastic. It won't get dirty but I'm afraid it will be hot to exercise with. I'll have to see about that.There are three other differences: the way the "arms" that go to the earphones are connected, the inability of the "necklace" to change sizes, and the connection to the base of the Ipod itself. 1. The "arms" are permanently connected to the same place on the cord. 2. Which makes the "necklace" length fixed and unable to be lengthened or shortened. Basically there is a necklace made of black plastic and attached are two "arms" (also out of black plastic) that go out to fit in your ears. These two differences can be a blessing or not depending on your size and sight. On my Ipod lanyard I had let out the necklace to the longest length because of my failing 40-something eyesight. That made the earphones come together at the back which took the "arms" further from my ears and turning my head too far can dislodge the earphone. This is not a problem with this black lanyard because its length is not adjustable and yet it is just as long as my Ipod lanyard at it's longest length. That's great for me and not so good for my petite 13-year-old -- it goes below her navel with greater potential for breakage. Again this black lanyard is not adjustable in length. 3. The way it connects to my Ipod is significant and again I'm not sure which way works better -- the Ipod lanyard or this black one. The Ipod lanyard connects with both the headphone jack and a section that fits in what Ipod calls the "dock connector port." There is no lock or release on the "dock connector" of the Ipod lanyard (it just pulls apart)so some people have complained about their Nano coming off. I only had that happen once with my Ipod lanyard when I removed a pull-over sweater without first removing my nano--duh. This black lanyard connects more securely. It has a headphone jack but no dock connector. Instead there is a little metal hook that hooks in the left side of the dock connector that is pulled back (to make the lanyard removable) just like the recharger that came with the nano -- by squeezing the sides of the lanyard connector. I have a gel cover on my nano and was concerned at first that I wouldn't be able to squeeze on the black lanyard, but I simply pushed the gel out of the way just a bit at the sides and it connected fine. I think the black lanyard attachment is probably more secure than the Ipod lanyard because of this design. Plus anytime I don't have to put something in the dock connector port, I think it's a good thing to ensure the innards are left intact for recharging and docking to my computer.I think these will be good headphones. The sound is good, probably as good as my Ipod lanyard, if not, pretty close. I'm fine with the "necklace" not being adjustable since it is so long. I like the connection to the nano better than the Ipod lanyard and I like it being black. The in-ear earphone is much, much more comfortable than the other kind. I'm still deciding on the plastic. Hope this helps.
Great for the price and /or for any price for that matter. They have superb presence and mid to high dynamic. They really bring to life the music you have in any media/source and with old tapes for instance they have a way of highlighting music/sound you want to hear. In other words they don't use that surperb quality to make an inferior recording sound rough/bad. It's like they almost have dolby without the high end clipping dolby does. The high end is bright, clear & balanced, you'll hear many nuances you often missed listening to you music. No real break-in time is needed but you would do well to play them a little while before listening to them if you haven't listen to them for awhile. Because they sort-of "reset-up" from non-use, but again this is remedied from only about 20/30 mins. of playing them. They are very comfortable esp. after you have them for awhile. And don't need any pre-amp for use with any decent stereo or PC. The cord is straight not coiled and plenty long. They come with a small jack and 1/4" adapter.However:I recently upgraded though to the 595's because they had a deeper and quick bass response. I listen to all types of music and I wanted my newer techno stuff etc... to have a better deeper response. This was my only complaint for the 580's (which for most people will be great) that they were a little weak in this regard. I thought about the Grados (in this price range) but they didn't offer much more bass and not as sharp and balanced high-end as the Senn's.
I bought this for 45 bucks or so...So my kid could play Oblivion on the desktop.Works perfectly, its pretty fast and waseasy to install. No overheating andso far so good.
great for my LG8300 phone from Verizon! I plan on getting another one soon for my other phone!
The picture makes you believe that you are getting a 3 pack which includes 2 black and one color cartridge very misleading. But in actuality you are only getting a two pack one black and one color cartridge. If you knew that you were only selling a two pack combo that is the picture you should have put up. Not worth it to me very misleading seller. Go to best buy next time I really didnt save money or get a good deal by shopping with this seller.
This is what I eventually chose after shopping around for a simple USB keyboard (without all the fancy extra buttons or weird high-tech ergonomic shapes) to replace my old Logitech PS/2 keyboard. The main differences I notice on this new one are these. (1) The keys are a little softer and don't stick up as high from the based of the keyboard, which early on caused me to miss the Escape key a couple times (used a lot in the particular text editor I use). I eventually got used to reaching the extra centimeter or so. (2) The Ctrl and Alt keys are convex instead of concave. I.e. Ctrl and Alt feel like raised bubbles (like the space bar) instead of sunken in like the rest of the keys. (3) The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock lights are each labeled with a single small picture (instead of the words "Caps Lock", "Num Lock", ...) which makes it hard to tell which one is which.Overall, I'm content. I've been using this for a little over a week to develop computer software, which means heavy typing and all kinds of weird key combinations, and I haven't been too distracted from doing my normal work.
I chose to buy the Forerunner 101 rather than the 201 precisely because of its power system. First, rechargeable AAA batteries are relatively cheap, and they last forever. They are also small, and while traveling I'd rather lug around two extra small batteries than a recharging cord. Moreover, in a pinch, you can always find a store that sells standard AAA batteries. Additionally, who wants to wait for the internal batteries to recharge - I'd rather always have a fresh set of rechargeable AAA's on hand.With this said, it was a tough choice deciding between the 101 and the 201. If only the 101 came with the uploading capabilities of the 201. That, in my mind, would have been the best of both worlds. In the end, I opted for the 101.
Works perfectly with Sennheiser SH230 and Aastra 480i CT. You can probably extrapolate from those standards if this is compatible with your needs.
I just spent two weeks in Hawaii with this lens. Amazing landscape shots and little distortion. I never tried the Nikon 12-24, but at half the price the Tokina is great. It is a bit heavy, but that is because it is built well. If you can't afford a D200 & the Nikon 18-200VR then consider:1. Tokina 12-242. Nikon 18-553. Nikon 55-200VR4. Nikon D80 (If you get a D40 forget the Tokina, no AIS motor)Yes there is better, but not at that price.Also well built. My cat knocked the lens off a shelf and it fell 3 feet to a hard floor. No damage at all.
I'm going to state my utter ignorance here. It's been about eight years since I chose to "build" a really powerful server. So when I purchased a caching controller, I just assumed It'd come with cables. When that controller said it had eight ports, I just assumed it'd have...eight ports. Then I discovered this multi-lane internal thing and had the displeasure of feeling stupid.The product picture doesn't do it justice. First, yes, there are four SATA ports on one end (it looked like two to me), and one whatever-the-heck-that's-called on the other end. The cables are long, flexible and *labeled*! Great product.
I was using this for a slightly unusual application in a machine to remotely take a photograph. Ultimately, this item worked out very well! The connectors made for easy hook up and disconnect, and the pivoting head made for a very versatile installation.
Easy installation and secure mount for my Etrex Venture HC (on 2013 Specialized Hardrock). One phillips screw to tighten(use rectangular rubber piece included) and you're done in 30 seconds. Been on some light-moderate riding so far and it hasn't moved at all. I haven't had any of the problems with the batteries being loose either. I think I actually bent the prongs a long time ago when I used to use the GPS in my boat.
Granted, the 3 buttons are a bit overkill for my iBook - two would be enough - but it's a very nice mouse, after all. Very basic, though - if you're looking for fancy scroll wheels or 8-button mice (now _that's_ overkill), then look elsewhere.
We bought two of these for the office after our hard drives crashed and use them to back up weekly. What a life saver, using Norton Ghost 9.0 in about 30 mins my entire computer is backed up and easily restored.Other reviewers seem to be using these for regular drives and having problems but I love mine and would buy another if needed.
speakers work great if you dont like alot of trebble get the 2 way speakers they put out very well have stock head unit will be changing that next to one of the boos audio dvd touch screen models good stuff for the money
I use this headphone with my Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier. Works great. Deep bass and clear high frecs. Great value.
This cover is essential to protect my hummingbird sonar-gps combo, dont take one withless the other one.
I was excited to find this item, and couldn't wait to try it out in my car.Well buhuh, I wasted my money on it.You plug it in, and works fine for 2 minutes, than as you drive down the road it gets static, or you loose station completly.This transmitter is great purchase only if you want to keep your by-driver occuppied the whole trip,otherwise stay away from it, or you will get into car accident trying to fix it every few minutes.
I just wanted to buy a decent camera to replace the cheapo 35mm products that I seem to always lose or break. No specialty photos, just family stuff and the usual normal snapshots. The A40 was on sale, and a bunch of folks on Amazon spoke highly of it. Best purchase I ever made. Easy to use--just point and click, and you get excellent photos.I made the mistake of buying a Canon i950 photo printer and some glossy 4X6 paper. The picture quality is UNBELIEVABLE-- better than any I've ever received back from the local 1 hour photo (I know, because my wife RUNS the local 1 hour photo stand). Now I'm buying digital photography books, playing with the advanced features of the camera, and evaluating photo software.If you can find this camera, buy it!!! But beware the digital photo bug...
At first I was kind of doubting on purchasing this product because of a bad review I read. At last this notebook was just what I expected for my home business, great screen, great performance, excellent interaction with digital photo and video cameras. Nothing more to ask from a notebook.
Using a wired connection, I got all of the features working. However, the color quality was very poor, with a magenta cast. The pan/tilt motors whirred loudly - so much for unobtrusiveness.The real troubles started when I went wireless. If I just viewed the video stream, it worked, but as soon as I tried to pan/tilt/zoom, the camera would lock up. It required a power-cycle to regain response.I returned it.
Just broke my second pair of these headphones! Love the sound, love that they're water-proof (so I can use them at the gym and sweat to my heart's content) and love how they fold up...but I've found out the hard way that they're just not practical for everyday use. The slightest tug and they snap at the folding joints. And I'm obviously not the only one who's had this problem. So frustrating at $20 bucks a pop.
i when i bought the player the case was freewhat a goooood buy.it nice.for 105$its wherth it.
I love my shuffle! I like how you don't have to listen to the songs shuffled if you don't want and I love the clip feature. 250 songs is just right for me. This little baby is perfect for exercising or when you're on the go and you don't want to worry where you'll put it like the full sized iPods. I'm PO'd I bought mine before Apple decided to come out with colored shuffles. Not cool Apple. Not cool. :) The only drawback I've noticed is it doesn't have the option where you push a button and it makes it so if the dial is pressed on accident the song or volume can't be changed.EDIT: I found out it does have the hold mode, you hold down the play button for 3 seconds. Awesome!
The new iPod classic definately does not live up to the original. It is very slow and freezes up all the time. I am very disapointed in this purchase. The 80 gigs is great, and it is very slim, but I would rather have the last version of iPod over this one. Overall, the performance is not that great.
I download a lot of movies-a minumum of 6 movies a week. I also make copies for my 2 sons regularly. I go throw a lot ofdvd blank.Nignht vision glasses for me-my wife- my daughter. I love you guys THANKS
The WET54G performed very poorly, it is especially disappointing because I've generally had good experience with Linksys products. First off, if your network/computer is not on a 192.168.1.x (subnet mask 255.255.255.0) network, the set-up utility will NOT work -- you'll have to change the IP of your network switch or your PC to the 192.168.1 subnet which defeats the purpose of the set-up utility! Of course this issue is NOT mentioned in the manual. Once you have your network set to 192.168.1.x, the set-up utility offers almost no value, because you can simply point your internet browser to 192.168.1.226 to configure the parameters.It took a little time to figure out how to work around the issue above, and based on positive experience with Linksys in the past, I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt, "So what if the config is a little kludgy! Just 'long as the product performance is robust -- like my WRT54G wireless NAT, right?" WRONG!Aside from other lesser bugs with the firmware (eg. config savings are only committed sometimes, other times the browser will just sit there churning until time-out), the most unacceptable issue is that the connection gets dropped constantly! Albeit having my notebook a couple feet away from the WET54G! I tried streaming pretty low-rez mpeg4 video (640x480 @ &lt;30fps with medium compression) with the WET54G and when the device decides that it can't handle the load, it not only hangs, but decides to reset itself! This happens about once every 2 minutes or so! It is unbelievable how something so incredibly unreliable can be on the market! Some reviewers mentioned about the hardware version, the one I received was 1.1, and the latest firmware is dated 2003?! 3 years ago?! Enough said! If you are even THINKING about getting this P.O.S., DON'T!
I love Garmin GPS products but I wish I got the 330 because this model does not come with the pre-loaded maps of teh USA. If you are going to buy a GPS have the maps pre-loaded. IT is just a lot easier then trying to find an SD card big enough for the USA
I cannot for the life of me imagine how this company can, in good conscience, claim that these radios have a range of up to two miles. OK, maybe if the two people using them are in a flat, empty field with direct line of sight. Maybe.In my suburban neighborhood, these radios have a range limit of one block, which is about a quarter mile. It doesn't matter whether you use the FRS or the GMRS channels -- the results are the same.I was attracted to these radios because they have voice activation (VOX), but even when it's set to the maximum sensitivity, you have to either speak unnaturally loudly or hold the radio up to your mouth to get the voice activation to pick up your transmission, so you're not getting a hands-free operation that way. The way around this is to purchase a headset, which is $9.95 + shipping.The reviewer who is using these as an intercom system in his home has probably come up with the cleverest and most appropriate use for these, since their range is so limited. Of course, unless you want to be replacing batteries all the time, if you wanted to keep them on all the time, you'd have to use an adapter which is -- you guessed it -- sold separately for $9.95 + shipping.To be fair, these radios are incredibly cheaply priced, so what can one really expect? But at the same time, I think it's fair to expect that I would be able to communicate farther than just across the street.****UPDATE: I was so dissatisfied with these radios, I attempted to return them to the manufacturer. Manufacturer would not take them back. They told me that the radios have a "limited range" when near buildings. So unless you plan to use these in a building-free zone, don't waste your money!
Excellent quality. Easy to use. Look great. Make the surround sound system experience terrific. Improves the look of the room...more professional looking installation.
Product order and delivered promptly -- all well-done. No way to test the unit itself, only lightning can test it. The specific item was recommended via a customer service call to APC, where I pointed out that all protective devices I had seen with a RJ-45 interface, were designed to protect Ethernet and I needed something specific for ISDN which involved phone lines. I feel a lot better about leaving things on during storms now -- before installing this protective device, the last lightning storm cost me over $85 for a new Cisco router.
It is easy to hook up. I have big parties and this sound system helps keep the party rockin. Very clean and crisp sounding. I recommend this to anyone who will listen. You can't go wrong with a samsung anyway. You should take a chance to have a chance.
Junk, junk, junk. What a sucker I was to believe that bargain, wireless headphones would fit the bill. Save your dough and go upscale for proper equipment.
Product sell itself.Have to change clips. should have gotten 19800009. Like redial feature the most. LED indicator.Works -very clear tones, looks good/professional and have a 'old school' feel.However, no comparison to digital.
Olympus C60 is an awesome camera. I bought it a year ago and still works perfectly. The quality of the pictures is amazing, with a 256 MB card you can take almost 200 pictures (with just a charge of the Li-Ion battery; It allows you to take pictures at night (I took some incredible pictures at Niagara Falls at night; my God, they look like postcards!! the same when we went to Disney World, Universal, Sea World...forget about buying postcards, just use this camera). The zoom is about 12X, very good for taking close-ups; the design is compact, attractive and strong; it has a dial on the top that allows you to change from one mode to other in seconds, so easy!. The menu inside the camera is organized and easy to understand.The video mode is ok, obviously it doesn't replace a camcorder, but it is pretty accurate. And it has audio too!I knew about the quality of this label because of their microscopes (Olympus); I had worked with them for years and can say they are one of the best on the market.In summary, I am very happy and satisfied with this camera, and can strongly recommend it. Definitely.
It works well, it has big buttons and a nice design. My Mom loves this remote which she can easily see and use intuitively. Best universal of its kind.
A simple enough pot. No frills, bells, or whissels. It works. But if you have the money, there are a lot of other options available.
These cables work great for all my wall-warts that otherwise wouldn't have fitted on my UPS for my PC's.
Software/driver has tons of bugs. I bought it when it first came out and it just seemed like I was testing the prodcuting and providing feedback to tech support.When it shuts off, sometimes it does not come back online. I have to unplug it and re-plug for it to come back online. It took about 6 months for netgear to come out with firmware that was compatible with Windows Vista.It only takes IDE hard drives. All the new drives out there are SATA. I'm going to auction it off and get probably the D-Link network storage.
I would highly suggest getting this item. I never get lost. The unit does take you on some interesting routes. You do get where you are going. However, my Garmin didn't come with an instruction booklet. So typing in address is simple to figure out. However, I know this unit can do much more. I just don't have a booklet to tell me how to get the most out of my 250w.
I purchased these because I heard they were good . I received them and couldn't wait to try them out. I hooked them to an excellent Denon PMA 920. This is a very clean playing amp. The speakers were very distorted and the sound was terrible. I think they were defective and not just the Sony speakers SS-B1000 are all bad. I wanted them for a specific location, but they were not good. I had to return them to amazon. This is the first pruchase I've ever made from amazon that had to be returned. They were very professional and all refunds were made. I will remain a customer of amazon because of the return policy and their competative prices.
bought these when they were $58 so i really cant complain too much. here goes: the lows are there, loud and boomy but a bit muddled. the mids are a bit understated and the highs are a bit smeared. requiring one to start messing with the EQ, which is not a good idea if you have a good source. but still, far superior to any ear buds that come with any mp3 player or cell phone. if you're a bass head listening to EDM or hip-hop, these are for you, buy them now. if you listen to jazz or classical, look else where. also they are made of metal and a bit heavy so they will make their way out and fall off if you're running or doing any kind of exercise.
I've had this thermometer for about 2 years. It was a replacement for a single probe thermometer that had a similar braided stainless steel probe. The previous one was not made by Maverick. There are three major issues with this unit:1. The probes are very delicate. Be very carefull not to pinch them in the lid of the grill/smoker. That will damage the probe very quickly. This was the reason the previous thermometer failed as well. One probe failed after about 10 uses, and the second one failed after about 25 uses.2. The on/off switches are poorly designed and located. On one end of the unit you have to reemove the battery cover to turn it on and off. Very poor design. On the other end, the switch itself broke after a couple uses. I hyad to remove the batteries to turn that part on and off as well.3. Programming the various set points is very difficult. You should not need a degree in computer programming to set up the various alarms.This is clearly a matter of you get what you pay for. For the relatively cheap price, you are better off spending more money for a better design and more reliability.
Have had this camera for about 7 years. Works well for me but eats batteries like a hungry dog! Would not have purchased it if I had known about this problem.
I vehemently disagree with the many customers who gave the Memorex CD Markers a poor review! I'm not quite sure what they were expecting, but these markers write very well. These bad reviews must be from the competitor, possibly Sharpie! I have 100's of DVD's & CD's in which were labled with these markers and the ink is very visible and has stayed that way for years.The Memorex CD markers come in a package of 4 colors, red, green, blue and black. The only color that could be seen as "light" is the green marker, but it still isn't horrible. I've had these markers for 4 years and they are just now beginning to dry up, however the blue & red are still perfect.Again, these markers are of good quality and for the price they're outstanding! Don't be fooled by other poor reviews!
I've Been Using This Model Sony CD/Clock Radio For Over A Year And Am Very Impressed With It's Features And Sound Quality!It's Big Easy On The Eyes Dial Is Readable Well Even At A Distance.If You Have An MP3 Player You'll Really Appreciate Its Audio Input Jack On The Front.The Tone quality from Its Two Side Firing Speakers Is Typical Sony-Rich And Full!In Sum I'm Very Impressed.
I purchased this in order to use my 77mm graduated ND filter and CPL on my 67mm 70-200mm telephoto. It is not built as heavily as the filters but is sturdy enough to serve its purpose, and I have no concerns about stripping threads or bending it as long as you use care. I highly recommend this to allow use of your filters with smaller diameter glass and would not hesitate to buy again!
I had a bit of warning that my hard drive was crashing, so I bought this Maxtor and was lucky enough to back up my hard drive. So far so good. However, when I tried to copy all my data back to my new hard drive, I got boot and disk error messages that eventually resulted in having to reformat the hard drive and reload the OS (more than once, since I'm a slow learner). I think this can be blamed on the really skimpy instructions that come with this device. They tell you to reload the OS and then copy everything over... but if, for example, you have WinXP with Service Pack 1 on your OS CD, and you had downloaded Service Pack 2 later, then god help you... because the data you're trying to copy back to your new hard drive needs that new Service Pack to be there *before* you hit the RESTORE button. At least, that was my eventual (and inexpert) analysis of my various troubles.The Maxtor instructions also mention that you can't restore your entire system, or even your applications, to "a different computer." For a while I wondered whether having a new hard drive might have signaled to the Maxtor that I have a different computer... so, in the end, I very cautiously restored my OS and Service Packs, reloaded my apps, and then moved my files and photos and such over from the Maxtor.That was all a bit of a nightmare but, that said, I'm now delighted with this little device. Over the past couple of weeks I've done a few catastrophic things (like running DoubleKiller and telling it to delete duplicate Windows files that I apparently shouldn't have deleted). Before the Maxtor, I would have been up the creek. Instead, I just restored yesterday's complete back-up of my system -- and it was as if all those bad things had never happened. That alone was worth the price. I've also been able to go back to my very first complete back-up (before my hard drive crash) and find and easily restore both files *and* apps -- including invaluable things like my browser bookmarks, TaxCut and my tax information, and so on. It's fantastic to know that that "historical" data is all there, should I need it -- and that every day the Maxtor will make a new and current copy of my whole system without my having to lift a finger.
A refurbished version was given to me as a gift. It works great for me. Only issues:1) Left touchpad button has become flaky. Maybe overuse on my part.2) 256MB was insufficient for watching DVD movies. I installed additional 256MB and playback was improved.BTW, HP Support is excellent. They have an Active Chat support utility that is available online that allows you to 'chat' in real time with support personnel.
I've used and abused this mouse everyday for about 3 years, on 2 different laptops, and its performance has been flawless. Hard to believe after all the varieties of mice I've used over the years that one this cheap would out perform them all. The cord has just the right stiffness - it never gets in the way or gets tangled up. It's almost like it's not there. It plugs firmly into the usb port on both of my Dell laptops. It works on practically ANY surface... I haven't used a real mousepad in years. I like the scroll wheel - it's the kind that moves in measured bumps, as opposed to a totally smooth motion. The buttons are not oversensitive, but not hard to click, either. And the size is perfect, too. Dimensions are roughly 3 5/8" (94mm) long, 1 1/4" (32mm) at its highest point, and 1 7/8" (48mm) wide.
This flash drive is a handy addition to my laptop. I have experienced no problems.
I like the Sony ICF-CD815 AM/FM CD clock radio. Easy to set up. Works great. Great buy for the money. Recommend it and would buy it again!
This PCI-Express video card is both very good for gaming and will turn your computer into the equivalent of a Windows Media Center Edition (R) computer with FM receiver and TV tuner on board. It comes with every type of video and audio connector imaginable, and supports two video screens. It also comes with a Remote Wonder Plus wireless remote control with a receiver which plugs into a USB port. I haven't played with the software much, but it includes the ability to record TV programs, and pause and play programs you are watching.C/Net's review gives it a "very good" 7.0 out of 10. C/Net notes: "The ATI All-In-Wonder X800 XL will have you gaming, watching TV, and listening to FM radio, but it doesn't stand out in any one area." This includes the software: while it comes with all the software goodies you need including TV, TV-Guide, DVD Player, media player, and FM tuner, the software isn't as slick as Media Center Edition. But, it gets the job done.The Software is ProblematicBe forewarned, the TV tuner does not work properly with Windows XP using the version of the software which came with the unit I purchased. The TV will work initially, but loses the audio if the computer is on for too long before you start it. You can download updated software which works better, but it is not easy to install properly and does not fully integrate with the TV Guide program included. I do not recommend doing this if you have a dial-up connection unless you want the download to go on all night long. The new software is better, but still buggy -- at least on my computer.The software in the box includes Gemstar GuidePlus+ software, which acts as a type of TV guide. The upgraded software which you download does not appear to include Gemstar. The old version of Gemstar does not work well with the new TV drivers. The Gemstar installation has an update wizzard which allows the programs to work together more or less propertly.The TV works WellOnce installed properly, the TV is good, but with the new software, the digitization leaves noticeable "box" distortion, particularly in full screen mode. However, it is watchable and is is much better than the picture on an AverTV video card I used to have. It also has modes where it will replace your desktop wallpaper with the TV video and another mode where the TV picture becomes transparent so you can see the windows below it. It's kind of cool to watch TV behind your desktop icons, but I really can't see much use for it.The software also includes a program similar to Media Center Edition. It is not as slick as Media Center and not all of the features appear to work. It includes a remote control which almost works.The card is fastThe card's clock speed is 400 MHz and it has 256K of DDR memory. I have it mated to an Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13 GHz processor, and an Intel DG965wh m/b with 1G DDRII 4300 memory. At screen resolution of 1024 X 768 it got the following benchmark scores:3dMark 2001 = 21,3423dMark 2003 = 11,2233dMark 2005 = 5,098Although I don't remember the video scores from the processor on board the Intel motherboard, this ATI card is a lot faster. You can get significantly higher video rates, but you would need a card and motherboard which combo which supports multiple video cards (SLI or Crossfire), and/or a faster computer processor. These scores show it is one of the faster solo video cards on the market.Originally, this card sold for about $400. At the present price point, it may be cheaper to buy this card than to purchase a similar card without the TV and FM tuners. Go figure.VISTA AND XP MEDIA CENTER EDITION: ATI has drivers/catalyst control center for the video, but nothing yet for the TV. According to other users, it does work with Media Center Edition.
I recieve it in very short period of time. And I am satistifed with the product. Thanks,
The product is very good. I have had it for about 2 weeks now and have not had any problems. It is not difficult to install.
I've had my Rio Cali since they first came out. It has been through gardening, many falls and drops, house construction, more falls and drops, many bangs and knocks and it still works perfectly well. Nothing on it is broken and the screen is hardly scratched. These players were made to take abuse, and they are great for both working out with or just working with. I listen to it all of the time, and it has good quality sound and has an easily manageable format. I recommend this MP3 player very very highly.
if you are about to work on scan pictures on a professional software like photoshop its ok. but if you just want to print and have a family album this scaner is too good and you can be content with the umax 2000p and you save more than 100$. just to give you example: an ordinary picture that you will scan in the best resolution give you more than 100 mega file size. who need this ? who want this? this is too much for the amateurs. save the money buy nice gift to your wife. the best scaner you ever need. the design disappointing - it look like an 80s' scaner.
I've taken three of them all of them are working with no complaints. Have so many features like MP3, vcd, svcd, dvd, recordable dvd, photo disc play.
They were a gift for my girlfriend. I could only afford the very back seats of the Opera House. This was just a nice touch to compliment a romantic evening.
I haven't had it for more than a month, but even so, it hasn't let me down, and it's tons better than the trackball mouse I got with the CPU.
Just bought this SD card right before our summer vacation at the beach and I was able to take over 800 pictures on my Canon S2 - and I still had room left over! Very low latency when accessing the card and the price was reasonable for the capacity.
I am not a stereophile, but I would not buy Bose either. Even though the Wharfedale is often referred to as a low price alternative to stereophile quality equipment, this particular model is a disappointment in this regard. It lacks both clear highs and smooth spectrum, and it sounds very inadequate. I ended up using them as my surround speakers, instead of replacing my 12-year-old Infinity RS3001 (retail [$$]/pair at the time) as I had intended. On the plus side, among today's bland looking designs, the real wood cabinet looks very attractive, if not for the inexpensive plastic front and back. And the packaging is very attractive too, with an old world, hand packed feeling. One design, or the lack of, is the placement of the grill's lower anchors, which sit right next to the woofer's surrounds. That makes me very nervous when attaching the grill to the cabinet, in fear of damaging the woofer. I would of course keep it. At this price, we really should not expect perfection.
Not anything to say. They were as promised. The price when I got them was decent. If you want these tapes, and the price is good, get them.
To me this is a great product which I trust with my data. I rotate three of these external drives weekly to backup my company data and have not had a problem in three years. I just bought another to hold all my photos and I am extremely pleased.
Pros:- Very good quality printing, takes few minutes togo through the alignment (follow the documentation)- The ink's are much cheaper to refill ( best thing!)- Not too bigCons:- While shutting does some noisy operation before completely shutting down.But if you want all-in-one and best value for money- go for this one!
I used this bag for about 6 months. At the time I had 4 lenses a flash and a 20d. And lots of other little things. Everything fit well. The shoulder strap is large and has lots of cushion. Though it is not very comfortable when loaded down. The nonslip rubber does not work the best. Other than that this bag is amazing and will easily fit The 3 major zooms and a few primes.
Good service, good product, do not have any complaint, I definitely recommend it.Very good.It works perfectly and without defects.
I had to order a few replacements because you know how it goes, things like this get lost on occasion. I was happy to see that these are in fact the real deal, work perfectly, look good and keep your lens spiffy. I wish they were a dollar or two cheaper, but when don't you end up thinking that haha.
This battery works as a cordless phone battery should:-->No 'memory effect' of the standard NiCd battery!It's like I have A new phone. :)
Get it and see that all the hype is true.I am honest, great lens.If you are thinking about it then you deserve it because you care about photography enough to seek it.If you ever decide on selling it you will have fantastic resale value.Buy it now. Nobody is ever going to get that for you.
I use this all the time. I have been doing lots of macro, InfraRed, pinhole photography and this is so much easier to use and far quicker than continuously setting the time on the camera.The quality is great! I've put it to a lengthy test all ready. It is economical and well worth purchasing it you use long exposures on a regular basis.I just wish it had a way to attach it to something. You have got to be careful not to lose it. It is quite small and slender.
This is a good product. It has nice sound and has good range, concidering it is wireless.
I have been using this for about two days now. I guess it is my stupidity, but I found Nero unnecessarily complex. I was not able to record a data disk (double layer) after numerous attempts. The language and the terminology is too Nero-esque. In the end I removed Nero from my computer and am using the Sonic software, which is far superior, faster, simpler, and user-friendlier. My advice is to buy Memorex but never bother with the installation of Nero. Good luck.
I didn't expect wonderful sound quality from cheapie headphones, but I expected them to sound better than my OEM iPhone headset. Unfortunately, they don't sound any better to me. I'm no audiophile, so I can't describe the sound well, but the bass is pretty lacking.The earbuds are pretty comfortable and fit well in my ear. The button is a little large, and even with the headset worn correctly, doesn't line up near my mouth at all so I couldn't use it for phone calls if I wanted to. The lanyard style is useful for someone who rarely takes the headset on and off, but I don't like the lanyard because I take the headset off and put it back on a lot throughout the day.One major drawback about this headset is the cord. Any time something brushes against the cord, you can hear the sound (loudly) through the earbuds.Also, the button is extremely finicky for me. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I'll be returning this headset and waiting for a better one to come out..
I had gotten this mic due to some reviews on here saying it worked wonders. Well here's a review coming from someone who had ordered TWO. I ordered two of these because my husband and I play a lot of Xbox, and after receiving them, we were both disappointed when we found out we have to raise, almost shout, for the mic to pick up our voices. The packaging is terrible, they're just in a little baggy. I don't know how well they work for phones, but these definitely DON'T work well with Xbox unless you plan on yelling.
This is a nice bag. Lots of room for stuff. You can carry a lot and it is still comfortable. The easy access top zipper is very important. The front flap stays very secure (clips and Velcro) -- but it can be annoying to try and open the bag from the front if you are in a hurry. The shoulder strap is very comfortable.
This unit isn't perfect, but I'd say it was money well spent. I had a TiVo already so I didn't see the need to spend the extra money for the hard drive equipped model; I just wanted a quick and easy way to lay shows off to DVD without capturing and authoring them on a computer, and this unit did the trick. The only part I don't like is having to manually enter the program name with the remote--manufacturers should add a USB connector to any device that requires typing so you can plug in a keyboard and do it that way. More editing options for DVD-R would also be nice, but for $279 I'm pretty happy with what it does.
This little boombox from Philips has a big sound! I wanted something small and compact that didn't cost a lot to take to the beach and this was perfect. I didn't expect it to sound so good, almost as good as my stereo system at home. Its lightweight so great for travel to the beach, pool or camping. I love it!
Great Printer & Scanner. Really great color printing. Black & White is fast with good print. I really like printing on both sides. It also does a good job scanning. After you learn the controls, it is easy to use. I have used two Canon printers. I thought that my i960 was great, but this printer produces prints that are a little better. It is quiet and fast.
This surge protector is good. I like the spacing of the plugs. It allows to plug in some of the oversized transformers. It would be great if it had a place to store the extra extension cord to minimize the clutter.
I was deciding on this or a cable from monoprice but this came at a better deal since I was buying other things as well. This cable is durable, fast and great length. The color is much better in person not too bright and not dark at all easy to see so no one trip over it!
I've been extremely happy with this binocular for almost 12 years now (hard to believe they've been around that long). I first bought the Venturer LX as it was initially called and they were superb. The only negative was their weight, but this newer Premier LX-L version has solved that problem. It's amazing how trimming a mere 6 ounces can make such a difference- but the LX-L feels remarkably lighter and easier to handle than the previous version. And they feel like a featherweight around your neck.A number of other refinements and improvements are found in the LX-L, but the optics and ergonomics thankfully remained unchanged- they were already excellent. The focusing on this binocular is among the best I've ever tried- it's quick yet precise and very smooth with just one full turn taking you from close focus to infinity. Considering optics, ergonomics and overall quality, this is an excellent binocular.I've also owned and used extensively the Swarovski SLC HD and also own the Nikon EDG. Optically the Premier holds its own with either of these. By that I mean you aren't going to switch from one to the other and see any significant difference (though there are subtle differences) in addition to the difference in field of view. That's not intended to dissuade anyone from purchasing a top tier binocular, but if you choose not to lighten your wallet by that much, you'll be sacrificing very little by going with the Nikon Premier.
I use the Nikon Mini microscope to identify sedges and grasses in the field. It is indeed small - it fits in its case under my car seat. And its plastic body makes it very light; it's no problem to put it into a little backback.However, there are two issues that make it less than perfect to use. First, the field of view is very narrow - only 11 mm. Second, it is difficult to get your eye close to the lenses because your nose runs into the bulky ocular carriage (I'm not especially large-beaked, either). This means you have to really arch your neck to get a good look at the specimen - pretty uncomfortable after a few minutes' examination.I'm not sure how durable the body of the microscope will be; although the optics are good so far as they go, I can't imagine the body adding much cost to the microscope, so $250 is a pretty stiff price to pay for it. It is interesting that one of the suggested tags is "educational toy"; this is pretty pricey for a toy.It would be better to get something a little bigger and bulkier if it had better viewing features.
I am quite pleased with my Harmony 880. It does everything that I needed it to do and more. It has a couple of drawbacks. 1) The programming is complicated and it took be several tries to get the remote programmed the way I wanted it. 2) The buttons are small and the writing on the buttons is VERY small. I do not suggest that you purchase this remote for an elderly person in hopes of helping them with their audio/visual/TV controls. I was considering purchasing a second unit for my father who is in his 70s, but the buttons are too small for him to push and the writing is too small for him to read.
This little camera takes some really great day shots. I've had a little trouble with night shots being too dark. Definitely a good buy, very easy to use, and a little better zoom compared to others in the same price range.
Unfortunately this unit lasted maybe 4 or 5 playings. I was so desperate when I bought this..I had a 2 screaming toddlers in my van and out of town. I also have a Memorex (has worked for over 2 yrs) and a Polaroid (just now having some trouble with it after a year). It's really sad that one pays $100 for a unit that may only last a yr if lucky. I suggest you go for a Memorex and pray for the best.Don't buy this!!!
This case works perfectly with my Canon SX130, with room enough for 4 AA batteries and a pack of lens cleaning paper. Belt clip is handy for hiking.
I have owned the MC-20 for over 15 years, and one of the reasons I prefer it over the newer MC-36, is that while the MC-20 can take a pill battery (CR2032), the battery is really not needed; the MC-20 gets its power from the camera if the battery is not installed.The MC-36 (which has basically the same functions as an MC-20) does not require its batteries (2 AAA) for use as a simple shutter release. However, according to the MC-36 manual, without batteries the MC-36 electronics (the display and the beep) and all other functions (eg, timers) are inoperative. With the MC-20, the display and other functions remain active as long as the MC-20 is connected to the camera.I also like the feel of the MC-20 better in my hand.
I was looking for a new printer to replace the Epson that died on me after a short period of usage and decided to go back to HP. When browsing their mid-range printers I saw this wireless model. Having set up my wireless network this year and having my father on the same network and the chance of friends stopping by who might want to use the printer I thought that it would be perfect. This printer works as a plain USB printer (cable not included), or as a network printer. Using it as a network printer you have 2 choices. The first is to use the included ethernet cable and hook the printer up to your local network. The second is to turn the thing on and have it automatically detect your wireless network and jump on the network. I set it up with my powerbook and I have to say it was the easiest setup EVER. This printer is rendezvous enabled which is great for Mac OSX users. You just select the printer from the list when you go to print and you are DONE. There is nothing else to do, everything is ready to start printing! You can also set up the included software on the CD which installs HPs own custom drivers and autodetects the printer on the network for you. This probably works the same way on windows. Another cool thing is that the printer has web configuration. You can either figure out the IP and put it in the browser (and change it there too if you like) or on your Rendezvous enabled mac you can select it from the Rendezvous menu in safari where it shows up.As for the the hardware side, this is an above average quality ink jet printer. The DPI (dots per inch, how much detail goes into what you print) on it is pretty good compared to some other printers in the same range, and the printing speed is also pretty good.The paper feed is much better than top feed printers I have in the past which had trouble getting the paper aligned. You can also get an extra tray if you want to hold more paper. I think this would be a nice printer for a small office, or home network where you have several people with computers and/or notebooks.So overall this is an low end network printer with wifi or a high end deskjet with wifi. Either way, I think this printer is a really great product
This card is a great buy. Super great deal here on Amazon opposed to the $50+ it will cost you in a retail store. Don't waste your money. Amazon has such FAST shipping that it's worth waiting the couple of days to get this card in the mail.I used this at a concert recently and took well over a half hour worth of video on my digital cam, as well as TONS of pictures. I'm so happy I'm thinking about buying another just for a spare.
It is really easy to use, but I boutht it to use the ear piece vs the headband. There are a few different sizes for the ear peice, but none of the fit well and the one that fits the best is really loose and makes the receiver move around and it comes off too easily. I don't want to wear the headband, but I think that would be better to hold the receiver in place. Other wise, it's a great product.
i like ,but i up grade my music ,so i had to up grade my cap.
Incredible lens. Great in lower light situations and even at slower shutter speeds. Worth the money for sure.
Well I have read the entire first page of reviews and while reading them, I found out that what the people were saying was true. For me it has been a good pda and hasnt had the problem of resetting near cell phones. To tell you the truth, at this very moment it is 6 inches away from one right now and its still working fine. So for whoever had this problem, I think its just bad luck. But in the past I have had to reset it myself because it would freeze up when I put certain games on it. So overall I think it was good and I didn't like the fact that there was no backlight. So if you are a first time pda user, you should get it.
The dimming of my TV was so slow and gradual, I could hardly tell it was happening. However, after putting the new lamp the difference was fantastic. The TV looks like new.
The work very well. There are 10 pins on the mount. Two are for power. OK what are the other 8 for? Ask Garmin and what i was"additional information" is proprietary" bases. Sure would be nice to know what the other pins are for, ant , audio in, out.
Canon VIXIA HF10 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 16 GB Internal Flash Memory and 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom[[ASIN:B0017NYOWY Panasonic AG-HMC70PJ AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory Professional Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomSony HDR-SR11 10.2-MP 60GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom]]. These are the three Cameras I bought and returned before settling on the Sony HDR-FX7. The runner up was the Panasonic. This camera has outstanding picture quality outdoors. It has reasonably good picture quality indoors in low light. It doesn't have XLR inputs, but the standard mic is considerably better than the standard mic on the Panasonic. I like the size( about the size of two hand-held camcorders which is not easy to find in the pro-sumer style cameras) and ease of use. I like the video quality. I would like to have a built in light or supplied light for the price of this camera. I would also prefer tapeless recording, but you have to spend an extra $1000-1500 to get tapeless in this size camera. 5 stars if it was tapeless for the same price.
I have only charged this battery twice. Once when I got it and the second time after two celebrations and 4 soccor games about a month later. During the soccer games I take movies, still burst and single shots. I leave the camera on the whole time and I do a lot of zooming. The camera is a Kodak Z812IS. I have 3 other batteries that are li-ion batteries. The best of the 3 last about 2/3 of a soccer game. It is a CRV3 Radio Shack. One of the three was great when I bought it but after 5 charges it only lasted for one Pictures. It is a Power2000 bought at amazon.comb. The third battery is a no name battery that I also bought at Amazon.com. It last about 1/2 a soccer game. With two of the cheaper batteries together I can film one soccer game or go with the Kodak and get 4 games plus two events (Easter and a Birthday).
Takes really good close-ups. Not really a substitute for true macro but, for other than hard core macro shooters, it's close enough; light, inexpensive and very sharp! Use it with a Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8 and it does very well.
MS-1 Wireless Flash Booster / SlaveWorks great, just set hot shoe flash to manual.
We purchased this tv back in 2006 or 2007 when our two year old panisonic tube tv burned out. This tv was priced well for what tv's costed back then. If I remember right it was $699.00We've had this tv since and never had a problem with it. My grandma is elderly and stays with us a majority of the time and she runs this tv all night.This Tv has never given us so much as a hiccup since we've had it and it's been on and running for 24 hours a day sometimes. I know that is ridiculous but it's what winds up happening. So for four years this tv has served us well. I had actually come online to check the power usage in watts, which is 180 watts an hour. (Which I've recently discovered is comparable to energy star).ANOTHER great feature about this tv that I haven't seen on newer tv's is the material used for the screen. It shows absolutely NO glare! I had purchased a 46 inch LED insignia but took is back right away because the glare was terrible!The Tv conveniently detects when you turn on your dvd player and switches it to whatever input you have it on. That works fine. My ONLY gripe with this tv is the input button. When you try and change the input manually there is a delay and if you press the button too frantically it skips the input you were trying to get! This can get annoying because you have to be super patient!Other than that this tv is great.. I'd love to see more westinghouse tv's and other products!I also have a white westinghouse washer a friend gave me when moving. Have had that over 5 years and still works great! That's another review.. lol
this item was broken before I even was able to use. The concept is great, but the design is flawed. The plastic pieces are flimsy and broke rendering the product unusable. DO NOT BUY!
I just bought this phone to replace my lost MDR-EX71SL.About the sound quality, this phone rocks!...provided you can fits it properly in your ears.From other reviews, it seems that the main problem is with its supplied buds, and I can't agree more. The buds given in the package expands so quickly unlike proper ear plugs, and putting them into my ears is a really painful process, especially with the rigid core thingy scratching my ears.I got myself some earplugs from hardware store to replace the stock buds, and now that fitting them is no longer a problem, these babies are really awesome.Pro: Strong bass. Good overall sound. Good performance for your bucks.Cons: Supplied buds hard to fit in. No carrying case. The cord seems a bit fragile.
I purchased two of these scanners for a small library project. Overall, I like the product, but refrain from giving it five stars, because, as others have said, the scanner must make flat contact with the surface on which the barcode is printed to effectively read the code. Also, I was happy that this scanner was truly "plug and play" on my Intel Macs, even without any software. Of course, Mac users are used to this for almost all peripherals, but the fact that this scanner simply did what it was supposed to without its own proprietary software really raised its profile in my eyes.If you are looking for a good option to get the job done, this scanner is an excellent choice.
We did a lot of research before we bought this camera. After purchasing it we love it. The pictures come out great, and the buttons and settings are easy to figure out. Plus I love that it comes with a rechargable battery. It was a good choice for our price range, and what we use it for.
I've owned the PIXMA iP3000 for a few years now and it has given me fewer problems than my more expensive printers. It is no longer manufactured and I see the price is going up for the remaining ones. When I purchased the iP3000, it was a great deal.While it does an adequate job of printing photos if the proper paper is used, that is not what I got it for. I just wanted a reliable general use printer for home office needs (Mac based). It prints out documents very well, and presentations too. Web pages look decent as well. It prints fairly fast and is rather quiet while doing so. The software that came with it is okay but I just use the utilities and drivers. Ink replacement and maintenance is fairly simple and I've never had to replace the print heads. They have clogged on occasion after not using the printer for a while, but running the cleaning cycle several times solves that. It isn't an ink hog, but Canon inks are expensive so I've been getting agenericbrand that costs 1/5 as much and getting good results.The PIXMA iP3000 has been a reliable printer for me for a long time, so if you don't expect very high quality photo printing and if you can get a deal on one, go for it!
I got this to upgrade a first generation White Macbook. Installation was simple and the chips were recognized. The Macbook (now running Leopard) has noticeable less lag in running apps.
Ok, it does what its supposed to do, but with extreme focus and effort. To "lock" your paper into place, you have to push on a piece of flimsy plastic that does not stay down evenly along the paper edge. So, with one hand, you push down in the front, and with the other hand at back with cutter in hand, you push the cutter down to cut and slide forward until your hands meet. It takes a LOT of pressure on the cutter for it to cleanly cut through 1 sheet of photo paper. Also, there are no printed directions on how to use it, except on the item itself. They are pretty minimal.In the end, I find it hard to use, and hard to get accurate straight cuts every time. Accuracy is probably 75%. So, I have to redo 1 of every 4 cuts. If you are doing 2 or 4 photos a time, it can be frustrating. Maybe it gets better with practice, but I'm not a big fan.
I have had the unit for almost a year and I consider it a very good buy. I have had no problems with failures or file corruption or security or anything. Maybe I got lucky, but I bought this unit after a lot of research on the web and really feel like I made the right decision. The transfer time between the unit and my computer is phenomenal, it behaves as if it were directly integrated into the computer rather than an USB-attached add-on. In the home network, it also communicates (through it's base computer) speedily and without any interruption. I have had an occasional trouble with the power cord, but I believe this may have more to do with the placement of the unit amongst all my other gadgets than to any fault of the manufacturer. I may even buy another of these, because I've already used most of the space in this one.Don't be turned off buy negative reviews here, there are many good commentaries about Buffalo and their HDs all over the net and I have been very happy with my unit.
This is the same product that I used to buy at Staples or Office Max. The only difference is that Amazon's price is significantly less expensive. I call that a good deal.
This is a good product. I need something quick and fast for web chatting and this did the trick. I have purchased at least two of these products.
I had this drive for a year, and it worked great. had all my files on. Used it as a backup for my laptop, and to hold all my pictures, musics, and DVD backups. It did a great job. up until it died. No warning. I plugged it in one day and I hear this clicking noises. I open it up (Voided the warrenty, if it was still under) and took out the HD and tried it in my tower. No luck. Lost my whole movie collection. Inside it was a seagate barracuda IDE drive.This is a good drive BUT DO NOT COUNT ON IT. and, most importantly, it is not a mobile drive. I'm guessing moving it around to much did it in.I'm buying a LeCie All terrain to replace it.
Like all printing electronics, the main cost of a product is the refills. My mother bought the Dymo label maker a while back and I always feel bad about using up the last refill, so I wanted a cheap, but acceptable replacement. I worried that these refills would be $15 and more for shipping. Thankfully, I was wrong. Two packs for around $5 is prefect. Better yet, the product is not a Knock-off as I feared, so the quality is perfect!
The FM stereo does not pick up well at all. I cannot get many local stations. The description says it uses USB 1.1 for quick transfers. This is misleading advertising. USB 1.1 is the slower transfer method. USB 2.0 is the faster one.Where this device excels is in conjunction with a MP3 player. The rechargeable battery means you can use it away from a power supply for a long time. The sound is excellent.This would get 3 stars due to the slower transfer speed, false advertising, and poor FM. It gets 2 stars because the price is too high for a refurbished model.I got this for $19.99 directly from Philips web site. I would check there first.
When I first got my Kodak digi cam I loved it! I recommended it to everyone! But now after using it for only a year, when I take it off the docking station, I am able to take only one shot before the camera battery dies. I have purchased a new battery which worked great after the first charging, and then I experienced the same behavior with the battery again. My Dad has the same model with the same problem.I read in someone else's review that the camera battery will work longer if it's not left in the docking station. If that is the case, then what is the purpose of the docking station? I do not recommend wasting your money on this camera. Especially when the picture quality is not what you would expect from a company such as Kodak.
it's a pleasure to recommend something without reservation. This study little thing does what it was designed to. It obviously had more than a little thought put into it and possesses none of the usual defects of small, cheap, once in a lifetime purchases. Let me assure those put off by a negative review or two that the thing fits my 2G ipod nano perfectly, not too tight when I put it on, not so loose that later adjustment is necessary. The plastic screen protector is just fine: what do some of these reviewers expect, leaded crystal? Heated washer nozzles? The belt clip is a little large but you can take or leave it: the male attachment on the cover itself is seriously and reassuringly strong but can be removed easily if you take the nano out first. If you were actually to use it to attach your nano to your belt (you dork) you would be dissatisfied in the end with anything smaller. True, it doesn't spontaneously compose continental philosophy or function very well as a sex toy. But if you want something to protect your nano the thing can't be beat. Oh, I have no idea who the manufacturers are, the reviews were positive so I clicked.
I do not see how you can beat these speakers for the price here at amazon.com. The sound is great at all freq's and the lows are mellow and sound very good. One very nice feature is the volume control being handy on the right speaker and it gives very even level adjustment. None of the digital jumping on the volume control as with some speakers. I love the way they look and they go perfectly with my new G5 iMac. Hooking them up could not be easier and they have good quality connectors and cables. Go for these puppies I think you will be very happy with them.
Pretty old and crappy. The internal part even doesn't be covered fully. Besides, it doesn't work and my desktop can not be expanded with two monitors.
This thing worked fine - in a distance of 2 inches to the device. And if it wassn't ridiculous i'd say it needs a line of sight.The product design is very nice. It's a pitty that it simply does't work, even after I replaced the battery.
I got this the same day I got a new 60GB Ipod. When trying to use it, as with other reviewers, I had an effective one foot range with _spotty_ reception. Though FM-quality was expected, static interfered with all tests. Any further than one foot had no reception at all.Whatmore, the hardware interface is poor. Through gentle handling, the iTrip continually lost power, resetting itself to the default channel. The lightest jostling of the iTrip caused it to fail and reset.Even with reasonable expectations of performance, this device underperformed. I returned the device soon after.
I wanted to purchase a pair of better binoculars for several years, but always found excuses to delay the purchase. Finally, a Nikon rebate, along with a great price at Amazon, convinced me to go for it. I am very glad that I did. I tried them is stores, but that setting didn't give a real indication of how good these glasses are. Once I got them home and tried them in real settings, the quality and the improvement over bargain models is awesome. If you can afford the ultra-high dollar brands and models, then I'm sure they're even better. But for a few hundred bucks, I am very pleased with these Nikons.
Nothing bad to say - I wired sound into my kitchen, bathroom, front porch and back deck with this stuff. It sounds great and is easy to work with.
We had the same problem. It worked fine for 9 months and then one day we turned it on, it flashed and that was it. Dead
we have 2 travel trailers (brother) and we hook out solar together. wire show up well on the groun. not;run over; it.
I recently upgraded to the Coolscan 4000 from the Polaroid SprintScan 35+, and what a difference. The scans are little short of superb; incredible density and tonal range. Manipulating the scanned images in Photo Shop 6, and printing them on the Epson 2000p Printer, I finally have the electronic studio I've always dreamed of--incredible output. However, it takes a long time (~10-15 minutes) for the scanner to make the scan, and I get a fair number of error messages (or scanner not hooked up messages). The software is a little tricky, and because of this, the scanner isn't as reliable as the Polaroid. But there is no comparison in the quality of the scans. The Nikon blows the Polaroid out of the water!!
If you hear the music or any speech with this smart, handy headphone set you can really see the difference between the ordinary one with the world class product. Very soothing effect on music just sit and relax with the songs you like most. I appreciate the product's design and performance. I suggest everyone to buy it and use it for their personal enjoyment to increase their joy. Best of luck.
This item was mistakenly shipped to me by Amazon instead of a different battery charger. I thought I might keep it, as the package claims that it is compatible with most Canon digital cameras, plus many other brands. of the 1 Nikon and 3 Canon cameras in use at my office and the one Canon I own personally, it isn't compatible with any of them. Also, there are no instructions included to explain the various components. Check the company's website for the device you own before ordering this item.
Great speakers, quite a lot of sound for a small package. Everything in the box made it quite simple to install.
I wasn&#8217;t sure that it was compatible with my laptop. On many other website it says a different model number of laptop that it&#8217;s compatible with, and got this product out hunch after carefully analyzing it, and it works fine.
Excellent product to own it, true to its performance. This product gives a remarable performance with pencil cells and has a crystal clear audio performance. The clarity is so good that I would recommend this product to everyone.
Chances are, if you are reading this review, you are looking to see if this is the case for your PDA. I say it is! I have a Palm Zire Handheld, and was worried that the [EXTREMELY] flimsy plastic flip top would not protect the screen from scratches. I shopped for a good case that was small, had a wallet, inexpensive, and would protect my Zire. This is great on all counts! I got it on sale here on Amazon.com for about ten dollars.This case has:All leather constructionA couple of elastic loops for batteries (which I use for a pen, since my Zire is rechargeable)Velcro to hold your PDA in placePockets for cash, credit cards, buisness cards, memory cards, etc. (One large and two small)Zipper ClosureOn the box it came in, it shows a list of PDAs that it will most definitely fit (and any other one that you may have will most likely fit). Here is what is guaranteed to fit:Palm ZirePalm Zire 21Palm Zire 71Palm Tungsten CSony NX seriesSony TG50Visor PlatinumIPaq h1900 SeriesIPaq h3900 SeriesIPaq h5400 SeriesToshiba e750Dell AxiumViewSonic V35My favorite part? The ease of getting to the charger. My Zire has the charger cable and Mini USB ports on top, so I just move the zipper a little and plug it in!I hope this helps you!
I ordered this cartridge for my printer and it worked only for a week and then it ran out of ink, so I had to bring it to Walgreens to refill it, so this cartridge was not filled all the way and I felt I wasted my money purchasing it, this product should have lasted longer than a week and I only printed out a few items.Linda Matola
You gotta have this if you're serious about flash photography. It makes a world of difference. If you're using your strobes on a stand you'll need a longer cord than the base model. My next one will be longer, but this model is good for things like hand held off camera shooting or for using with camera grips like the stroboframe.
This web cam is good at the price it comes. After mailing rebate i got it for around 20$ which is good. (though i am waiting for mailing rebate to come) The resolution and qaulity of image is good. One more thing i like about it is it works with any video chat software- MSN, Yahoo, Skype etc. U just connect and it starts working. This make it easy to use.
I bought this unit for the same reasons as everyone else; price and features. This is one of those cases where the old addage &quot;you get what you pay for&quot;, rings true. I read the horrible reviews this unit had gotten but decided to give it a try anyway. BIG MISTAKE. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;Right out of the box the unit had trouble reading discs, new and old. However, I decided to keep the unit for a week or so, watch a few movies, and give Cyberhome the benefit of the doubt. After watching two or three movies on the unit, the screen, which up to that point had been crystal clear, began to pixal in and out. Sometimes it would freeze up completley and had to be powered off before it would work again. Other times the screen would go completely black and the entire unit simply stopped responding. Other problems such as lag (audio not keeping up with picture) and temporary picture freeze, occurred on every disc played at one time or another. These were new, off the shelf DVD's I'm talking about. As far as the recordables, I couldn't get it to read any of them- ? kept popping up. I tried about 15 of them, all with different formats and not a single one of them would play. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;I ultimately decided to return the unit just 9 days after the purchase, opting not to risk debating with the manufacturer over parts and labor and other such issues I'm sure would have came into play. I have read several reviews in which customers have had problems to numerous to mention concerning customer service with Cyberhome. To tell you the truth, I am suprised a manufacturer would be allowed to continue producing such low quality merchandise. I now realize why the price was so low- because the quality was right there beside it. I gave this 1 star only because the rating scale didn't go any lower. Save yourself some gas money and use it to buy name brand, you'll be happy you did. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;
This brand new replacement toner cartridge is consistently good quality that we've enjoyed for several years now. Office Depot now has a list price of around $90 for one, but we bought it for about $62, a nice saving.
I have quite a few accessories for my camera, and it's tough to fit them all in this bag. Even the camera is tough to fit in this bag since I have a larger battery on it. It's a decent quality bag, it's just way too small for anyone who wants to take the camera AND lots of tapes AND the power adapter AND light, remote, etc. You basically have to minimize what you take with you.
Supposedly, 5% or 1 out of a hundred(quoting tech service) will have their software fail on installation, which included me. Microsoft made a device incompatible with their own Operating system, which is unfortunate for some. I bought an Ipod even though i tried as hard as possible to stay an avid Microsoft fan.
Glad I took the time to read all the reviews out there on portable iPod Docking Speakers. This was the hands-down favorite and I can see why. I love the sound, the ease of operation, the portability, but most of all I love the fact it re-charges your iPod when docked. We took it on vacation and were the hit of the pool!
It does its job, but not so well.It keeps dust of my Case Fan, but I still find dust on the fanOverall, this is ok, but there other better, cheaper filters.
I love this machine. Works great networked with both my PC's and my Mac. Printed 50 copies of a document in the same amount of time that my inkjet would have taken to print 3. Crisp text. Came with a starter cartridge that I've been using for 2 months now. Only flaw - it crinkles envelopes a little when printing them.
Great mouse for gaming. Why spend a fortune on a Razer when you can get just as good of performance out of a mouse like this. I've been using this mouse for many years now and it still feels and reacts like the day I purchased it. When it finally does die. I will be replacing it with the exact same model if they are still making them!
A few points--Pros:removable audio cablevery comfortable on my head--Cons:Noise canceling does not reach higher frequenciesThe removable audio cable seems to be a bit weak, and I had to replace on my old pair once (they cost about $5)My previous pair of these headphones broke after 1 year, so I decided to get another pair. They seem very durable, as they were not well treated for that year. The noise canceling is not as good as the Bose headphones which I have used before, but considering how much cheaper these are, it was worth it. The noise canceling cancels out lower frequencies, but fails to cancel out higher frequencies. I recently took these on a plane trip, and found sleeping nearly impossible without these. They are nice because you can remove the audio cable, and just listen to noise cancellation. I would definitely recommencement these headphones to anyone.
I bought a Canon L75 new some years ago and used it for the rare faxes I send and receive as well as for small copy jobs. The document feeder always worked poorly, often sucking in two or more pages at once. The solution was to hand-feed each page. Now, just barely into the third toner cartridge, the document feeder has failed completely. So it's off to the landfill for this overpriced piece of junk. I'm replacing it with a Brother 4100e.
Product is as advertised, received on-time, as priced. Wish all internet vendors performed in this manner.
I purchased a Canon SD600 as it was the best selling digital camera; however, I was extremely disappointed by that camera. Therefore, I was looking for a compact nice camera. Since I used to have Sony Sybershot cameras before and was satisfied with the job they did, I then decided to try Sony Cybershot DSCW50 and bought one recently. So, here it is... that was the camera I was looking for. It takes really high quality pictures and records excellent movie clips given its so small size. It does a great job at night shoots as well as functions very well vith other set-ups. More importantly my kids' eyes are just as they are with this Sony DSCW50 as my previous Canon SD600 used to make a horrible job there. This camera also quite compact and easy to carry whereever you go. Given my long photography experience, I highly recommend this Sony DSCW50 as it is the best camera I have ever used in its category. Never hesistate to buy a Sony Sybershot!
I really like this printer & have found it fairly easy to use. I had a little difficulty when faxing, but I had put the paper in the wrong tray. My only issue is with the manual - it can be hard to find what you need. It needs to be more user friendly.
Bought this item to go from Linksys(router) direct to XBOX 360.XBOX 360 wireless (co$t) and performance not reliable. Cable performsperfect and price was exceptionally below other sellers. If you want tosave money and improve performance this is the cable.
Windows Experience Index 4.3 : CPU=4.9, RAM=4.5, Graphic=5.9, gaming=5.4, disk=4.3. Battery life a little over 2 hrs if you're not doing much.The disk is slow but passable. The fan likes to surge on for a second every once in a while which is annoying. It took a while to shovel out all the trial-ware software because there is a lot of it. And Vista can be a pain but there's no avoiding that now.Other than that, this laptop is a good all around PC for mixed activity. It has enough power now that it won't be hideously obsolete in a couple years like most laptops will.
Researched the internet and picked this one (regretfully). For me it doesn't work very good. Difficulty getting a signal and then if I can the picture won't come in clearly or without lots of lines, etc. Very disappointed and a waste of money for me.
I got this to see about not re-running cable from the pedestal feed (like &lt;10 ft away) up the wall and into the attic (1 story townhouse). I was getting some problems out of my MTA (Comcast triple play, the DOCSIS 2.0/telephone box) that sometimes I would loose LINK to the node. So far this is working ok but as usual Comcast says the problem is in my house but some I have spoken to find others on the node disconnected. So that means their NMD (network maintenance department) needs to look at the repeater. Well here in Miami the telephone people can not send a ticket to NMD, first the "technician" must come out. Done that 2 times in 2 weeks. I know the problem is further up the line and not from the pedestal to in my house. So this boost the signal both ways and my one old analog tv is not getting any "snow" on the higher channels. All my other tv's are flat screen digital tuners and the signal on one was like 4 out of 5 bars but now it's 5. So I hope this helps my own situation and if anyone else get's anything from the review that's good too. All I can say is don't always go by what Comcast says is the problem, I mean if they knew for 100% sure what the problem is, they would be running the company.
This case has helped cut down on our clutter. We used this strictly for our three year old's DVD collection. This case keeps the DVDs organized and it easy enough for a three year old to see and make his selection. Seems sturdy enough that it will last a while.
I got the SanDisk SDAMX-BST as an add on to a home theater system and am very happy with the look of the unit and the interface to the audio system. The Remote is compact but versatile. I would recommend this unit to anyone.
These people r good to deal with and it works great. Thanks it's just what I needed to get it jus right.
I ordered these headphones because I love listening to music as I work and read and use Pandora a lot as well. It is not always quiet in my house with beagles and two kids in elementary school so I decided to purchase some at Christmas time.I first went to Wal-Mart and got the best they had (spending $50). I was immediately disappointed. The headphones had way too much bass and lacked the clear sound I was looking for.After reading a lot of reviews online (as well as the reviews on Amazon) I ordered a set of the Sennheiser HD 280 pros. I have used them now for a few weeks and decided upon a total of three stars. If this review was based solely on the sound coming out of the headphones and the comfort of the ear pieces themselves, the review would be a 5. The build quality of the headphones are of noticeable difference than the $50 headphones I had bought at Wal-mart. They can fold up for a more convenient size but the most important aspect is they sound GREAT!! I listen to a wide variety of music and the bass sounds great in these headphones and the trebles are crystal clear.However, the top strap of the headphones goes straight across and becomes uncomfortable after extended use. When you can find the sweet spot on the back of your head, they are not THAT bad, but still I think the fit alone would result in at least a loss of a 1/2 star or so.Of even more impact to my review score is the look of the headphones when in use. If fashion and the look of the headphones are at all important to you, then steer away from these headphones! The way they are made, they stick way out on the sides and look pretty goofy when you wear them. I had hoped to wear these while commuting or at the office but, unfortunately, I will only be able to wear them in the privacy of my own home! If the way they look on your head is not at all important to you, then go for them. Otherwise, go for something else. I kind of wish I had because I just don't feel comfortable using them outside of my home.
I can buy DVD's from all over the world now and not worry about being able to watch them or not. This is a must have.
Our primary criteria were good visibility while mounted on the dash (or windshield) and, naturally, something that would be reasonably easy to use. This certainly meets those. The only visibility problem we had was that the screen was *too* bright while driving at night-fortunately there were two of us so the screen could be turned towards the passenger & away from the driver. Bright sun-never a problem. Driver's ability to read the screen when unit was mounted in front of the passenger-never a problem.We had a problem in one area where roads that, according to the unit, crossed the freeway didn't. It kept telling us to take left turns that didn't exist, but we just kept going until we found a road that did cross, and it re-computed the route nicely.Our salesperson warned us that the database only contained 'yellow page' addresses, but he was nice enough to suggest that we use the Map function to locate the nearest intersection & route to that when trying to find an address that wasn't in the database. That worked pretty well for us although we have a lot more learning to do before we'll feel really comfortable moving around in the map.Similarly, we have quite a bit more learning to do before we'll be really comfortable designing a route we actually want. I'd like to see an option to say 'take this road' as well as the 'avoid this road' option-but I can realize the programming problems involved with that (e.g. the road you want to take may not take you where you want to go). Once both of the choices (fastest & shortest routes) took us on confusing winding paths when there was a more easily navigable option I could see on the map-but I couldn't figure out how to get the unit to map that route. An 'easiest navigation' option would be nice but I have no idea how a program could determine that.Never had any problem or significant delay in finding our current position, never any significant delay in re-routing when we took a 'detour' (or missed a turn), very good voice prompts (although it prefers to use route numbers rather than street names, e.g. WA 529 vs. Meridian Rd.). Considering the current state of the art, this is an awesome unit.
The 2GB SD Memory Card is a great replacement to the small capacity memory card that comes with a camera. It provides more more for high quality pictures and you don't have to replace the card so often, because it is full. Great for everyday use.
I received this as a gift and stored it for almost 6 months -- with so many online services, it seemed like just one more piece of technology to fiddle with. Boy, was I wrong. Desperate for "just the right" photo for a card and not enough time to wait for mail service, I hauled this out and within seconds I had a perfect print. It's even simpler than plug-and-play and the picture quality is fantastic. It's true that supplies can add up but I bought in bulk, waiting for sales/coupons, etc. I still use the online services, reserving the Canon for when I want crispy photos or immediate gratification. Only one precaution: If you have curious cats, like I do, I would keep them away from it -- the paper slides in and out several times and they mistake it for a new kitty game resulting in shredded photos!
I've had these earphones for about a year now, and at one point I lost them. I love them so much that I didn't hestitate spending the money on another pair. (I later found my first pair, which I ended up selling to a friend.)The thing about these earphones is that you don't really know how good earphones can be until you've experienced them. When I got these ones, I originally tried the 2c ones first. I thought they sounded really good, but after trying *these* ones, they were exponentially better. It's one of those things that you don't know what you're missing if you've never experienced it.I prefer the foam coverings that come with these, as they were the most comfortable and fitting for me, but they come with several options that you can change. You can buy extra coverings through the Shure website, or at some stores. They're comfortable enough to wear all day, but be warned you won't be able to hear anything except your music when you have these in.Which brings me nicely to my next point. These are not technically "noise cancelling" earphones, however in many ways they are better. They isolate the sound and pretty much block out everything else, while they don't add the "white noise" you can get with noise cancelling ones. To give you an idea, I had my iPod turned all the way down to the lowest possible setting before zero while on an airplane and I could still hear my music over the jet engines.One thing that is a bit difficult to get the hang of at first is how to get them in. The cord goes around the back of your neck, and over the top of your ears. It takes a couple tries to get it right the first time, but once they're in, they should feel pretty secure.Overall, I can't say enough good things about these.
I ordered two CTEK Multi US 3300 for cars that will stay in the garage for the winter. After 4 weeks, everything is fine. The green light on the tender let's you know it's working. If I open the car door I notice that it will charge the battery for a few minutes.
I love my Philips 642 (which I use with the bedroom TV) and since my Zenith player in the living room was giving me trouble I thought I'd try this model. Sadly, it's gonna go back -GOOD POINTSGreat picture quality. I haven't tried the upscale feature. My HD set only has DVI and I don't feel like buying an adapter, especially since (supposedly) the HDMI output on the player cuts off the coax digital audio output if you use it. Groovy if you've got a HDMI amp you can snake it to, I don't.Hackable. Simple to turn off the region code and play PAL discs, and the PAL conversion is the best I've seen, even better than the 642. Very nice if you have import discs.MP3 playback supports DVD mp3 discs, and sounds GREAT. The menu is a bit crude (like almost every DVD player is when it comes to mp3) but better than most. It at least displays the bitrate and total files in folder. It also allows you (via the "display" button) to select single, shuffle, folder and repeat folder options. That is an EXTREMELY nice option, since most of the time I only want to hear one folder (album) and damn near no other player I've come across features this.I haven't messed much with the DivX playback, but the little I did worked fine.CONSAudio occasionally mutes on my burned DVD-Rs and RWs. BIG drag. This may just be a defect with this particular machine, and I'll try another before giving up on this model. Otherwise it doesn't seem to have any problems reading them.Biggest complaint - NO DTS OUTPUT. WTF?? Even the cheapest chinese throwaway players offer this. I don't have a HUGE collection of discs with DTS, but enough to make this a BIG drawback (since I happen to prefer DTS when available). Don't know what they were thinking with that one.Oh, and the remote is pretty lame . . . . not as bad as the 642 but still cheap and awkward.If the above drawbacks aren't dealbreakers I'd say go for it. For an under $100 player it's got a lot of nice qualities.
Not only the card gives you the best sound system you can get, I like the way how you can manage all the in and out from the front of the computer instead of the back. In case you want it cheaper, don't really need to manage from the front and don't need those software bundled, I would strongly recommend to get Live! Value edition as it's so much cheaper and has the same quality of sound.
Didnt read any cds.I decided to use it only with usb drives. Didnt work either. I emailed customer service, they said the usb is only for drives of 512 mb or less!! I only have 1, 2, and 4 gb drives.So it only worked for fm radio, and i have to plug my mp3 player through the audio input to listen to my own music. Thats the only way i could use it. I cant return it or anything since i live outside the US.
I LOVE my Garmin 550. It's reliable, accurate (99.9% of the time), and a pleasure to use. The maps are clear, the voice system announcing the upcoming roads are clear & precise, and it gets me to places quickly and accurately.I have two small issues with the device.1) It sometimes takes several minutes to find satellites. Seems like an eternity when you need directions quickly.2) It isn't always 100% accurate. The Garmin got confused in downtown Seattle and was giving me wrong street directions & information. It also got confused in North Carolina. I had to reboot the unit (turn off, then on) to allow it to find itself.I also love the feature which allow you to find local stores, places to eat, Starbucks, shops, etc... Very cool.This technology rocks and it will be a DRY day in Seattle before I'll give up my unit. Well worth the money!
i have been using quantum 4i r/s for the past 6 years and on my last job when they just kept tripping my flash repeatedly. this was nothing new and it was the last straw.pocket wizard enjoys a great reputation. i have seen many other photographers from high end all the way down the chain use these same r/s. so it was time to put them to the test.i had a big shoot coming up and i needed instant reliability and not a sometime, cross-your-fingers thing. i picked up 4 of these babies for the job (brought the quantums just in case).they worked. and worked. and worked. it was a heavy urban area near hotels and restaurants where the q4is usually have poor performance.finally, i can do my job without worrying about some cranky piece of equipment. highly recommended if you want to just get the job done.there is one thing other reviewers have right: the build quality seems just a little dicey. the main body of the unit is fine for me. i don't care if something's made of plastic. how about pelican cases, huh?but my big three beefs are: 1) the antenna is flimsy feeling and would definitely break with anything other than gentle handling of it. i might reinforce them myself. i purchased a pelican case just to prevent them from breaking in transport. 2) the battery door is rickety - destined to break at some point. (one aside: the batteries are a real pain to get back out, too). 3) the hot shoe mount is weak plastic.folks! only professionals and serious amateurs want to use this kind of equipment. when are you gonna get the picture that any major point of contact needs to be stronger, not weaker than normal, because you *know* the thing will get more rigorous usage than any consumer piece of equipment. i would definitely pay an extra $15 per unit if they seriously addressed these issues to everyone's satisfaction.
Nice unit. Works seemlessly with Media Center. Plenty of capacity. Nice, but easily scratched, screen. However, the Zen just stopped working one day due to an apparent software issue. No rhyme, no reason. Creative wasn't much help. They did suggest I contact Amazon. Amazon did replace it 3 months after purchase,to my surprise, with absolutely no hassle. I would have given this unit 5 stars had Creative been more responsive to the problem. Knowing what I know now I doubt I would buy a Zen Vision M again.
I bought this player at Best Buy on February 25, 2004. Let me tell you, I like it better than the Apex DVD player I have. It is quieter than my Apex. It holds up to 5 DVDs or CDs. It even plays MP3 discs. It is also a progressive scan DVD player so you can enjoy the best picture on a High-Definition Television. I like the resume play feature it has. For example you were in the movie for about an hour on &quot;disc 1.&quot; You change to &quot;disc 3,&quot; to watch a different movie for about fifteen minutes. You switch to &quot;disc 1,&quot; it will resume play from where you left off in the DVD. The player also resumes playback from last stop when you turn the power back on (on all 5 DVD discs). You can enjoy the TVS virtual surround sound if you are only using a two-channel audio system like your television or stereo. This player is excellent for only $180.00. The only con is that it doesn't have the &quot;zoom&quot; feature like some other players. Other than that, it is great and is still running strong.
It's a surge protector - I plugged it in, plugged things into it, and haven't had any problems with it. Like the form factor a lot - great behind a home theater.
love this keyboard! Was able to quickly adapt to it from using a regular keyboard. Had outside wrist pain and it has deminished using this keyboard. Have read many reviews on this keyboard and others and this one works great. As mentioned in previous reviews, I don't find any issues with the space key.
Easy install, good price, fast shipment, seems to make older Toshiba run better so saved the cost of a new PC
This is an attractive-looking device, though it does take up a fair bit of desk space. I'm using it on a Thinkpad 570 (PII 233) with Windows 2000. I've had errors trying to record at 4x but 2x seems to work OK. Biggest complaint - the software that comes with it, while VERY easy to use, is also very underpowered. It allows almost no configuration and doesn't even allow, for example, saving &amp; retrieving CD templates. That means that when I create the contents of a CD, but the recording fails, there's no record of what my contents had been (I have to start over from scratch!).
Purchased 1 unit for one-touch backup capability. It failed roughly 7 months, and won't mount. Got replacement drive, it failed after 6 months. Meanwhile other drives with similar features (except one touch) from other manufacturers continue to run without any problems. I think you can find better drives from another source.
The cables came in on time and as expected they were DVI-D dual link. The cable works great. The plastic encasing the HDMI plug is a little larger than normal, but this would not be an issue for most people unless the HDMI inputs on your device are very close together.
First, I got this from Target for about $50, I think.Second, I have some older Chinese video-cd's that I was hoping to watch, well... That's not really working. It says it supports the format, but I find that they cannot be viewed, or are so if-fy in their playback (skip chapters, TRIPLE background sounds and LOWERS voice volume, completely unreadable sometimes).Now, the hard part. I just learned this includes only a 3-MONTH warranty from Philips. Mine just failed to power on this week, and I tried everything: using other outlet, resetting my breaker for the outlet, using different surge protector, replacing fuse, etc. The "power" light blinks rapidly, but won't power on.I called Philips as per their website instructions. They offer a 'technical services' support call for the cost of $15 for this out-of-warranty product. No thanks.They also offer an out-of-warranty replacement at a "reduced cost" of $40 plus tax plus shipping and a delivery of 10-15 days once received. This is only available within one year of purchase. Hmmmm.So, I read them my serial number and told them the manufacture date was October 2004 (printed RIGHT ABOVE THE SERIAL NUMBER on the back of the unit. They said their "entitlement" department claims my item was manufactured in 2002. Even if it was manufactured in 10/04, if I don't find the receipt (which I have somewhere) they will NOT authorize this replacement because it's over one year old. I tried to tell the service agent the likelihood of my purchasing this player within 72 hours of its manufacturing (today is 11/4/05) was IMPROBABLE (at best), she wouldn't concede.Now, their claim that it was mfr'd in 2002, I want to know why the date is printed as "October 2004" on my product. I do not like how this is shaping up, with wrong information on their products. I ask to speak with a supervisor. She says, we don't have one available. I say I don't believe her. She says call back and someone else can help. I ask why can someone else help do what you can't? She says I need to call back.Obviously, Philips is trying to evade service issues. It amazes me how companies do not want to be accountable for their own products and qualities. The few instances I have had of great service support (responsive, effective, courteous) make me a loyal customer (examples: Amazon.com, GlobalScape CuteFTP program, Callaway Golf).I would consider a slightly more "mid-priced" dvd player, around $80 to give the best in performance-value. I imagine I'll be buying one in that category soon.Oh yeah, the remote has at least one MAJOR flaw, IMHO. The skip chapter buttons are between the play and fast forward buttons. So, oftentimes, I would 'chapter ahead' when I wanted fast fwd. Really annoying to find that point again by > back chapter, then > fast fwd. The buttons are NOT backlit, and someone with thicker fingers could really stumble where I already find navigating uncomfortable.Most of the remote buttons are such a similar size/shape you can't differentiate them by feel. You can easily hit 'chapter fwd' when you mean to hit either 'pause' (below) or 'fast fwd' (above). You really have to know what button you're pressing. I've hit menu instead of search rewind too.The good news is the 'resume play' features works nicely. And the 'zoom' is really cool for seeing things like detail in animation (color/texture) and background info (I can zoom my old design office at Bryant Park while watching Breakfast at Tiffany's).I wanted an inexpensive dvd player that would play all formats. What I have now is an opinion that I should have spent $20 more for a better player with a longer warranty. Adding the $50-ish for this player; now, an $80 will be costing me a total of $130 and that's NOT a good value. If you're still planning to get this, good luck. Cheers.
I bought this speakers for my iMac. I have a white iMac, so it just match perfectly. Sound quality is pretty good!!!
The quality if this paper is superb. I purchased it just to see the difference between the glossy and (although the glossy paper quality is just as good) I prefer the look of the matte better. My pictures (printed on the Epson PictureMate) turned out beautifully on this paper. You truly cannot tell the difference between those printed with the Epson paper and ones you would have professionally developed, in all honesty, I prefer the ones I print myself because I can make any changes with cropping and/or colorization in Print Shop and then print in sepia tone or B+W and they come out looking very profesional.
Although i've heard that this product can be a little iffy in places like New York where there are almost no free radio waves, it worked perfectly for me in a big city in South Carolina.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Kingston 64MB CompactFlash CARD, like most 64MB cards, will store on average 71 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 53 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 32 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 25 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 20 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
I bought this screen for my dedicated theater and I was blown away with its ease of assembly and install. Then it got better when I threw up my projector on this thing. I was amazed by the picture. I am using a Sanyo PLV - 1080PLV HD projector (link -Sanyo PLV-1080HD High Definition 1080p LCD Home Theater Projector)and with this screen I am able to continually stun myself and any of any of my audiophile or AV friends. Simply one of the best fixed screens I have seen for the price. Out of box experience: Opening the box was not intimidating and should be easy enough for even those not mechanically inclined. Assembly and instructions to do so are easy and took hardly anytime at all - maybe 30 to 45 min. Install: Measure twice install once - the hardest part of this install was hanging the brackets to make sure the frame / screen was level, its easy really just use a level and measure twice. That's about it not much more I can say other than I have no regrets on the price as this unit is very well made and worth every penny - thanks Elite!
Again, I received the product quickly and it worked. Not too much more you can say about a battery!
i got it to work but it wasn't easy.the software included was worse than useless. not only did they pretty much not include any but whatever they included did not work.only after i got newer driver from the site and figured out how to uninstall the included driver then i got the thing to work with the software from the site.basically the included driver as i said was worse than useless and so was the manual. once installed the driver could not be uninstalled without special software and how it should be done was not described in the manual which is just ONE PAGE. in fact NOTHING useful was to be found in the manual and the only useful software included on the CD was the program that uninstalls the included driver (but no way to know what this program is for).as if that wasn't bad enough you need an MCE compatible remote control for the thing to work with MCE ... the remote is made by microsoft and cots 40 dollars. without the remote you cannot schedule recording in MCE and will have to use Hauppauge software from their site which is nowhere as pretty as Vista.3 stars because theoretically it works ... but i suspect many people will simply give up and send it back because it does not work out of the box so to speak.ps: i tried it on two computers - XP SP2 and Vista Ultimate X64. on both systems i managed to get it to work but only with the driver from the website (not with the included one).ps2: it would have saved me a lot of time if they did not include any manual or software CD at all - apparently they include useless manual and broken driver just to tick people off
The Kensington unit works very well once you find a frequency which doesnot have any "hiss' coming through. The charging feature is a niceextra, and the unit is small and wraps up easily.
This camera takes beautiful photos, and the settings make sense. It turns on and off quickly and is ready to go when I need it. Very good value.
I purchased this sleeve to use with my Targus Shoulder laptop bag. This sleeve fits perfectly and it's very stylish. Its also machine washable which comes in handy when you travel alot. Great at airport security. You can just pull your laptop from the sleeve and easily slip it back it in when you clear security. Great buy.
It does remove the scratches as promised but requires a lot of buffing. It's also very good for cleaning devices. The heavier the scratch, the longer the buffing is required. If you are a patient person and values taking the scratch off over long buffing sessions then this item is for you. But if you're a person that complains over hard work then just buy a new device.
A very adequate, but not perfect, replacement for Palm Treo replacement stylus. Good value for the money. Vendor was prompt and product was as advertised. If I needed additional replacement, I would order the same product from the same vendor.
I bought this signal booster so that the signal would reach 200 feet away from the transmitter. It doesn't work. In fact I replaced an SMC access router with the Linksys model so I could add the Linksys signal booster. The SMC router had greater range even with no booster than does the Linksys router with the booster and network management is much more difficult with the Linksys unit. I can't understand how Linksys got to be so prevalent.
4 AA rechargeable 2500 mah NIMH batteries Alone are worth The Price of Admission .Thats only a couple Bucks per Battery !!! I charge these using my 1 hour mach Charger.. ASIN: B0000ABSQ0
After 4 different dash kits, this one actually fits! The only problem is that the plastic tabs you have to break off aren't easy to do so, even after cutting them. I've been installing car stereos for some time, and I've never had the trouble I had with this one. Be very careful when you're breaking the tabs off on the side piece that secures into the dash. One of them broke clean through and I now have a small gap along the top of the bracket between the dash and the front of the stereo.***It's not visible when the dash is put back on, and the stereo is still secure!***It's just worth mentioning that the tabs that you are supposed to break off aren't going to be easy to break off.
I have bought two of these. Does this tell you anything? My husband and a friend of ours both have the Bose docking system. This is a perfect carrier and protector for them.
I've had this reader since May, 2003 and haven't had any issues. It works flawlessly with my G4 iMac and G3 iBook.I have a Minolta 7Hi and a 512MB CFII card. When the card would be nearly full, my Minolta's batteries would be depleted before the pictures would be downloaded to the computer (about 20 minutes!!) through the camera's USB connection. This card reader does the trick in less than 1 minute with a full card and no worries about running out of power.It's a 6-pin firewire connector, and needs to draw power from your firewire port, so be sure to hook it up directly to your computer or to a *powered* hub.Highly recommended for $40. It was a no brainer for me, and I have gotten my money's worth many times over.
I bought 2 pairs of these Bipolar Speakers to add to the other 5 Fluance Speakers and their Sub Woofer for my 7.1 Surround System and the Bipolars add truly amazing surround sound effects to complement the other speakers for a truly Awesome Surround Experience.
simply : They are very cheap , made in China...not high expectations here....50 hours oof use and then replace??..have had a Pickering Needle for over 20 years and still going strong.
I have had a visor for over a year and I out grew it. Needed something with more. I bought my 125 a couple of months ago and I have been somewhat disappointed. I travel alot and I have a few computers that I sync with. I noticed though that every once in a while my data (notes, email, programs, and etc) would just disappear. The backup program gets about half way through before it gets stuck in a loop and never finishes (at least 10 tries ranging in 30 mins to all night to give it a chance). I am not sure what is the problem (guessing that it is activesync 3.1) but I never had those issues with my visor. I love the colors, ethernet, mp3 ability, and so on. Just hasn't been all that reliable.
I bought this case based on user reviews. Here's the things I like about it:1) Stand, when I'm at my desk I can prop it up and easily see the screen while I listen or watch.2) Easy removal, its very easy to remove the player if I want to have easier access for some reason. In my experience this is unusual, most cases take some work to remove so once you get your player in the case it stays in the case most of the time. Not so with this Kroo, I can pop it in and out in a heartbeat.3) Good protection from bumps and scratches.4) Its got a wonderful little metal loop which allows me to hook a carabeener on it and then I can hook it up to my belt loop which is so convenient.However, I'm finding this case less than perfect in the following ways:1) Navigation is a big problem, when I press the play button I never know what will happen; sometimes fast forward, sometimes the context menu. For this reason I often remove from the case if I want to mess with the buttons. I think this problem can be resolve by simply carving a bigger hole for the touch pad in the middle.2) Virtually no protection rain or dust so I'm not going to be using it to mow lawns in the rain thats for sure! I may eventually have to buy another case for heavy duty applications.3) with the stand and belt clip on the back this case does get a bit bulky to put in a pocket. If only they had attached the stand with two more buttons so it could be completely removed, then I could fit it into a pocket more comfortably.Overall I think this is a good product with one major flaw that could probably be easily rectified with a slight design modification.
Point blank, this is the best plasma on the market today. This model is "middle" of the Hitachi "pro-sumer" line of plasmas. The top of the line (model# 55hdx99) is even more equisite, but rather difficult to find discounted. All of these televisions are consumer models of their professional lines which are world renowned under the Fujitsu brand. The closest competitor in the market is the Pioneer Elite model 5070, however, the 50" will cost you approx. $500 more than the Hitachi and cost you 5 inches of screen. The only downside to the Hitachi's is that they push "heavy red" out of the box, so they often look washed out compared to Pioneers when displayed together in store as they often are. Do youself a favor and sit down with this model, get the remote and dial it in to your eyes....you will love it.
canon video didn't come with charger so you must charge battery in camera. The charger is an optional accessory-definitely needed because you can't charge battery and use camcorder at the same time. I like a charged spare battery as a back up while traveling. not superfast
Nice, small, good-looking, feature-laden camera. The 6x optical zoom is what really sold me! Power is supplied by 2 AA batteries, which is real convenient since they are cheap and abundant. Use rechargeable batteries and save a bunch of money over time. At 7.2 megapixels, your photos are detailed and the colors are rich. 11 x 14 enlargements are no problem when shooting at the highest setting. Image stabilization helps keep your shots sharp -- especially handy when you're using the 6x zoom (where hand-shake is magnified). My only gripe is that when you take a picture, it takes several seconds before it is ready to shoot again (I'm speaking of indoors with flash). For the price, I don't think there is a better camera on the market. I own three Panasonic cameras (all different models) and they have never given me any trouble.
Like the previous reviewer of this unit, I got my DVD player in December 2003 and it is now May 2004 and it's basically unplayable. In the last week, I've had several problems on several DVDs where the player will skip. One can handle the occasional skip of course, but when the skips basically freeze the disc, making them impossible to scan forward through, you know the player is basically finished. On several discs it started making a whining noise, particularly when it was having trouble playing a particular extra on a DVD. Not being a techie, I'm not at all sure what's wrong with it, but having had experience with Phillips before with an older tape deck model that has issues with the door of the tape compartment (leading to taking it in 3-4 times to a place that only temporarily fixed it each time), I have to wonder if the problem with this DVD player has to do with the tray. It's too bad really because I liked the player except for the fact it seemed unreasonably long in loading every DVD and you always had to wait a couple seconds after powering up before you could load and unload the DVD (which becomes irritating over time). I gave the player two stars rather than 1 because I liked the remote control a lot, but I can see I'm not the only one whose player didn't make it the entire year and I really didn't use it all that much. I won't be buying Phillips products again, that's for sure.
This may not be one of the best Web Cams available, but for the price it is a very good camera. Quality is great. If you have a high speed connection then you will enjoy using this camera. I have this one and I also upgraded and purchased the Creative Notebook Pro.I am happy with both the products. Will definitely buy again.
Pros-Compact; the satellites' relatively tall stature might prevent you from placing them directly in front of monitors and such, but their so light and thin, and the sound carries so well, you could put them just about anywhere and they'll sound good. Sub-woofer is equally tiny.Fills a small to medium sized room with quality sound, especially for being so small. The facing of the speakers hardly matters.Solid power; I was especially impressed by the sub, it kicked out some serious base, exactly when and where you would expect it to.Holy crap, so CHEAP. 40 bucks!? Can't be topped. Sounds at least half as good as my Logitech 5.1s and I paid 320 dollars for those!!!Cons-Solid power is true, but when it comes to alot of sounds going on at once and/or hight volume levels, speakers sometimes crackle, or simply don't reproduce the sound well. This means these speakers are proportionally better for music than movies, and better for movies than games.No sound control options. Power and volume are on the right satellite, sub has a volume control, and that's it.Overall-An amazing set of powerful, crisp speakers for under 50 bucks. It's not that they're bad for games, but a basic 5.1 system would suit even the average gamer much better. I have them hooked up to my TV and they function in conjunction with my TVs (pretty good) speakers, so since they're sharing the sound load, I don't have a problem with distortion or crackling. The satellites are situated on a swivel BEHIND the TV facing out, so I have to turn them up a little more than would be normally necessary, but as far as I can tell, no sound quality at all is lost. Bass is basically non-directionally as you may or may not know, so it hardly matters where you put the sub. All in all, PC game enthusiasts should drop a few extra dollars and look elsewhere, but for everyone else, you could pay twice as much for speakers and they wouldn't sound, look, or set-up (physically arrange) half as good, and, need I say it again...they're freaking 40 bucks!!!
This item works great.I needed firewire and sata and only had 3 PCI slots. One had a good sound card and the other was a capture card. This product was just what I needed!
Overview: An affordable, intelligent, entry-level touch-screen remote that doesn't need to be programmed by a professional installer.Pros: Excellent physical design and ergonomics for a touch screen remote. Sits in your hand just right. Easy to use activity-based interface. Bright color LCD. Lightweight. Pretty decent battery life. Relatively simple setup considering the complexity of the remote. "Smart state" technology let's the remote remember how it has set your components so it doesn't actually turn the TV off when you go from "Watch DVD" to "Play Xbox", for example.Cons: Setup software doesn't work well on macs. IR blaster a little too weak (remedied with use of the RF extender). Some devices react a tad slow to commands (may be fixable).FULL REVIEW:Before we get started:Let me say that I was hesitant to buy this remote because of some very negative reviews on sites like Amazon, Circuit City, et al. The consensus was the remote is a good idea, but poorly executed, and not a mature product. In other words, it was very buggy. I noticed that the dates on these negative reviews were BEFORE Logitech released a major firmware update in October 2007. If you look at the reviews AFTER October 2007 there is a much higher percentage of satisfied users. I also found out there was ANOTHER major firmware update in December 2007. With these updates I can say that I have experienced none of the problems some of the early adopters complained of. The good news is the first time you hook your remote up to your computer and run the software it will update it with the most recent firmware.Set up:This remote comes with setup software that stores all of your remote info online. I've heard mixed reviews about it working on macs. I decided to give it a try, and wish I didn't. When I attempted to install and run the software I couldn't even get the software to load up without crashing. Additionally, the installer totally hosed my disk permissions, meaning it screwed up a bunch of other stuff on my computer. If this happens to you, just open disk utility and run the "repair disk permissions" tool, and you should be OK. I am running Leopard, so maybe that is the problem. I ended up using parallels to set up the installer using windows.To begin setup the software asks you to enter in the model numbers of the equipment you have. The database is enormous and surprisingly complete. It even found my Comcast DVR. After that, it asks you to set up "activities". For example, "Watch TV", "Watch DVD", etc. Then it asks you some questions about how your devices are connected/set-up. After a 5-10 minute setup process you're done. When you hook up the remote for the first time it will update it with the latest firmware and then load your device settings onto it. After you start to use it you'll find there are ways you want to tweak it. The software gives you tremendous flexibility for this. You can rename your devices, program custom buttons that may not be in the remotes database, teach it new IR commands, adjust the timing of the signals, and much more. It took me about 10 minutes for the initial setup and cumulative 2 hours of tweaking and re-tweaking to get it just the way I want. I consider this a huge success considering the complexity of the remote. The only kinks I ran into were the Mac software issue, and after the initial setup some of my devices weren't being controlled at all. I removed and re-added them and they worked just fine.Ergonomics:My first impression of the remote was how comfortable it felt in your hand. It's LCD is on the left side of the remote, for use with your left fingers, and the physical buttons (volume, channel, directional pad, etc.) is on the right edge. The grooves on the back are placed perfectly so that when you hold the remote with one hand, your thumb is in just the right spot to use the controls. Keep in mind with any touch screen remote it is easiest to use it with two hands, and you usually have to look down to see which button you are pressing. This takes some getting used to if you are used to "stick" style remotes.Performance:Using the remote is a breeze. You start by selecting an activity from the Activity Menu. For example, when everything is off and I press "Watch TV", my receiver, TV, and Cable Box/DVR all turn on. The TV switches to HDMI input 1, the receiver switches to the TV input, and the remote changes to control the cable box. If i then want to watch a Blu Ray, I press the activity button, and then I select my "Watch Blu-ray/DVD" activity. The TV stays on and on HDMI input 1, the receiver switches to the DVD input, the cable box turns off and the Blu Ray player turns on. You get the point. The remote remembers the state of every device so that it doesn't accidentally turn the TV off when it is already on, for example. For this reason it is important that you ONLY use the remote to control your devices, or it will lose track. For this same reason you have to make sure you keep the remote pointed at you devices while it is performing it's commands because if a component misses a command the remote won't know. If it does lose track, there is a help button that will ask you a series of questions so the remote can re-orient itself.One of my gripes about this remote is the IR blaster on the unit is not very powerful, so if you don't have it pointed right at your components they won't receive all the commands. It also makes it difficult to use the remote when you are in other parts of the room where you may be far away or at a steep angle relative to your entertainment center. I fixed this by purchasing the RF extender, which I'll discuss below.Battery life is as good as I can ask for. I keep the unit on the cradle when I'm not using it and I've never run out of juice. It will easily last at least half a day off the charger while I watch TV/listen to music and work around the house.Customer Service:Before I bought the RF Extender I called customer service to ask a question about it. Logitech has a dedicated line for Harmony remotes and I got to speak to a human very quickly. He didn't have a good answer to my somewhat-obscure question, but I won't dock them for that.RF Extender:The Harmony 1000 is capable of sending RF signals. For you to control your components, you'll need to buy the Harmony RF Extender. I got one new for $65 on ebay. For the price of the remote however, I think this should have been included. The RF extender is a little device that receives the RF commands from the remote and converts them to IR which it blasts out to your components. You can either place the unit near your components, or it has 8 small IR transmitters that will adhere directly to the front of each component. This allows you to place your components in a cabinet, or even allow you to be in another room controlling your home theater. Setup was a breeze. You connect it to you computer, run the setup software for the remote, allow it update the firmware, and then you tell it which components will be controlled by the extender. I'm loving this so far because now I don't have to worry about where I point the remote when I use it, and I don't have to worry about my components missing commands and the remote losing track of what's going on. An added bonus: My Marantz receiver has an "IR Flasher" input on the back. It is a 1/8" phono jack (like a headphone jack). Incidentally the little IR transmitters connect to the extender by a mono 1/8" cable. So I bought a mono male-to-male 1/8" cable and hooked it up from the extender to the back of the receiver. Works like a champ-- and I don't have to have the little diode stuck to the front of my unit.Conclusion:I am very glad I bought this remote, but I think the RF Extender is almost necessary to really make it a great experience. I give it 4 out of 5 stars because it is not perfect, but very, very good for the price.
Wanted some inexpensive speakers to set up in the garage, and these were perfect. Something that I could turn up while outside, but didn't need it to be home surround quality and these fit the package. I Liked the flexible mounting capabilities. Would recommend them.
I bought 3 of the changers to go with this system, If you load it up (200 disks) eventually (3-4 months) the stepping motor will die.Between the 3 of them I've had them in service 6 times in less than one year. The service guys are good and the warrentee covers it however after my year is up then what. I guess I could buy the 1 yr extended warrentee Sony keeps offering me for $200.00 per unit (ya right!)Sony has a lot of work to do in QA and test IMO
I got this remote after reading reviews here at Amazon. It comes in a small box, and has no instructions, but instructions on how to use it are in the thick owner's manual. To use it in the D60, just turn the camera on, go to menu, then to custom setting menu and then scroll down to release mode. You may either choose the (2 second) delayed remote or quick response remote. I prefer setting it to the delayed remote, as you have a chance to 'hide' the remote if you are taking pictures that include you, or self-potraits. The quick response remote is immediate, so be careful. For the remote to work, you have to tilt it sideways towards the sensor next to the lens if taking pictures from the back of the camera, as it does not work if the remote is pointed straight at the lcd screen. You have to put the setting to remote mode each time you switch the camera on.It may also be faster to change the camera shooting mode to remote mode if you press the round 'help' button at the bottom left of the camera, and you may scroll down to the release mode. Press the OK button and change the release mode to either of the two modes for the remote.It is very small and can easily be lost. It has some soft velco-like case. Like other reviewers, I think that it should come together with the camera instead of buying it as a separate accessory. It is definitely worth the purchase.
This network interface card comes with 2 slot plates, one normal for regular computer chassis and the half plate for those smaller form factor chassis. Wish more manufacturers did the same.
I have used this product for about a couple of days, and unfortunately it's too uncomfortable to wear for an extended period of time. I have particularly big ears, and since the headset is mostly hard plastic, it digs in the inner ear hole. After a 1 hour phone conversation, my ear did not feel good. I did read the instructions and fitted the ear piece properly.From a sound quality perspective, I could hear conversations very well. I also asked folks that I had phone calls with how they heard me and they said "fine". This is much better than the cheap headset I had in the past where people said I sounded faint. The mic boom is adjustable and doesn't get in the way. Also the controls are pretty intuitive.It's too bad, because this seemed like a winner to me based on the reviews.
This USB barely lasted for two weeks, right after saving some files from a laptop computer the device completely stopped working and not it doesn't even turns on. However this one could be a defective model but as far as I got to use it for my college duties it was a big disapointment.
My computer just informed me that I should consider replacing my battery even though I bought this batter a few months ago. Absurd. It no longer lasts for even an hour when it's fully charged.
I must say this backpack is extremely well built, and much more durable than any other brand laptop backpack I've considered (Targus and Jansport).Padding: The padding for the back is awkward at first, as it seems excessively thick, but I assume in time it will reduce down in size, yet still provide comfort and good shock asorbing. After a day I was used to the padding design.Laptop compartment: My biggest concern for a laptop backpack is the bottom part of the laptop compartment must be padded and/or built above the backpack's bottom to avoid laptop to ground contact. I usually prefer about 1/2 to 1 inch of padding at the bottom of the laptop compartment, better than spacing. The Maxxum does not have much padding, but has a interstering flap design that creates a diagonal closure with the padded bottom compartment. It is ingeniously designed.Features: Has many pocks and compartments for other gear. The pockets are nicely designed to fit the backpack, no lose bagging occurs inside the compartments.Materials: I don't know what the materials are, or want to look up what they are called, but it is very rugged and hard for some crazy durability. The handle itself is crazy hard, and could probably hurt someone if they got it by it.Weight: This was the one con about this backpack and it is extremely heavy compared to a regular backpack. It says 3 pounds in the product description. Thats ridiculously heavy for the backpack itself.Overall: I like the design, the quality, and the style ( I got mine in blue and black). It is a very good laptop backpack if you don't mind the weight.
Good deal, great purchase, and on-time delivery.
I did a lot of reading, and there are a lot of people who were unsuccessful with this digital video recorder. I'm now pretty sure the failures were most likely user error.I'm a long time RCA customer, with a fully integrated home theater, based on RCA's wonderful brand. I love having a true one remote (not macros) entertainment system. This component fits right in, and really enhances the quality of my Home Theater experience.Anyway, this unit offered me the bonus of adding RCA's "Scenium" double-scan picture technology available in current model digital RCA big screen sets to my 2 year old 52 inch analog RCA MM52110 big screen. Wow....the quality of my Cox cable signals are now right up there with the off-air ATSC Digital signals I'm getting with my DTC-100 HDTV set-top.I'm already a big fan of Guide+...works great here with Cox cable. I even watched a DVD movie in progressive scan (of course), and the quality is on par with my former JVC progressive scan player....but now I can watch DVD-R and DVD+R material that I'm creating with my own DV gear.The digital TV recording seems to be working quite well. Even my wife was impressed....and that's a big deal. We even copied some of the family photos to the recorder via CD-R/JPEG. Works as advertised.Kudos to Thompson...they did it right again (which is good, because the two different RCA 6100P DVD players I tried 2 years ago were garbage).
Great product. My mother is visually impaired , I purchased the remote for her . She loves it especially that the back buttons light up it's been a great help to her.
Replaced a few year old seagate. Several partitions with no issues running sp or upgraded vista. Drive is very quick and a very inexpensive upgrade for an internal or external drive.
I keep this in my bag with my Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 that I mainly use for scuba diving vacation trips, this is small and compact and perfect for taking pictures of the group after a night dive. the legs are adjustable for adding a little height (such as on top of a table) the bubble integration is helpful as well.
I know that the eTrex has been around for awhile and does not require my review but I do like this GPS unit! I have had others but this one is small and yet easy to use and read. I carry it with me everywhere! I just throw it in my bag, just in case. I found the expense consistent with an inexpensive yet useful GPS.
This GPS is quite useful. There are some surprising uses, like finding food when visiting friends or a bank while traveling. If you are rough on things be careful with the connector that holds the car charger to the back (it will break if you don't release it before trying to remove the GPS). Note the price on these has dropped rapidly, and if you need traffic the once with MSN service might be a better value (when the price comes down).
I won't go long here, but I wanted to warn anyone out there that: this is a very cheaply made, poor performing set!The picture is absolutely awful compared to my 13 year old Mitsubishi 27".I played with the brightness/picture/color/hue/sharpness for over 3 hours and could not get the picture to look natural on this set. It is simply awful. The gamma is way, way off to the point that black/white levels cannot be accurately set no matter what settings.There is NO AUDIO OUT!!The built in speakers are 3" full-range garbage. I mean totally awful like you cannot believe this is Sony.I experienced case vibrations and tinny. buzzy sound at ALL volume levels, oh and did I mention no audio out! Are you kidding?If I had known this set had no audio output in the store, I would have never even bought it in the first place, now I have to lug this behemoth back to Best Buy...
I am giving this unit the lowest possible score for the reasons below. The fact that this is product by Lexar is actually named "Secure" invokes the belief it really is secure. However, I have been discussing this with Lexar for over two weeks now, without resolution.The problem is that the Encrypted Vault (the reason I purchased the thing) is not available except when signed in as an administrator. Hello??!! Why would Lexar build a unit that is smaller than some earrings my girlfriend wears if they did not expect it to be used as a portable device, meaning it would be used in many different computers? So, if you go to the library, or at work on a network, or at your friend Billy's house, and you are not the administrator, YOU LOSE! The only way around this is to put your most sensitive material right on the public drive, and not use the secure features of the drive. Does that make sense?I was sent the software version by Lexar with no improvement, and have tried all of their suggestions, and now the unit will display the Microsoft Windows error screen and shut the drive down.To be fair, if you do not need to access sensitive material on any computer (without admin rights) then this unit could work for you. It works great on my home computer, but I just have to admit that with a PORTABLE device I tend to want to PORT it around and use it on other machines and cannot.If you need to access your data on many machines, and wish to do so without admin rights, beware! I suggest you look at the Lexar website and contact them to make sure this is possible. I'm still wrestling with them, and am hopeful I can take them to the mat and pin them, and will be able to actually use this storage device as advertised.
Packaging: I was concerned when I first pulled my brown Zune out of its VERY NICE packaging because I couldn't find a charger or much of anything else. After a few hesitant moments, I found cool compartments in the package that contained headphones, a little brown soft-cloth baggy and a USB connection cord.Install: I put the included CD in and it not only set up my drivers, registered and installed an interface/media player for the laptop, but also synced my stuff and upgraded the internal Zune software from version 1.0 to 1.1 right away (claiming to give me more stable and faster network sharing). It required that I have internet access naturally for this step, but that's cool with me.Power: It has a lithium ion battery, which means long battery life without the 'memory' problems associated with earlier battery types. No charger! The battery was showing only a partial charge right out of the box, but I happily found that it gathered its charge from the small trickle provided by the USB port. Very nice, no more boxy power supplies!!!Graphics: Wow. Big bright screen (compared to my Pocket PC). Menus fade in and grow and slide around very much like those in Windows XP Media Center Edition. Synced pictures on it? Then you can use them for your background. Those get faded, resized, rotated, zoomed and all that other jazz for you depending on what you are doing.Audio: I played with some ripped Mp3s and wma files I had on my laptop (they automatically synced to the Zune for me) and they sounded great with the provided ear buds (the ear buds are magnetically attracted to one another which prevents them from getting tangled up in your pocket). The bass response was VERY nice. I haven't even bothered messing with the equalizer yet, but I saw it in there. The FM radio has scanning and presets available for you, and you can set it to which ever continent you happen to be on. No AM though :*( so no Rush Limbaugh for me unless I start recording it.Video: The included video clips are way crisp with no lag. They are vivid on the screen and the sync even grabbed all of my TaeKwonDo belt test videos and shrank them to be viewed on the Zune. The Settings show that you can broadcast your videos on up to 5 different XBOX 360s in your home (I don't even have one yet, but it's the thought that counts).Controls: I am not so certain I like the wheel control yet; there is no tactile feedback (meaning, no little bumps to tell you which portion of the wheel you happen to be pushing on in the event you aren't looking). Nothing on the wheel to indicate which way is scan, volume, select or what-not, but the documentation or push-to-test works well enough. I understood later as I was viewing videos in Landscape mode that the Up-Down-Left-Right was changeable, so its explains the lack of indicators, but not tactile response.
I thought I would love to have this radio for emergencies. It is a huge frustration. I cut my finger trying to pry open the battery compartment. My husband had to use a knife to open it. Poor quality AM and FM, and forget about shortwave. For emergency use, I want a good radio that is not a source of frustration.
Length:: 6:16 Mins----Update - I changed my review to 2 stars - the Cyber Accoustics Dock died in less than 1 year.----I have used several iPod stereos and they all suffer from the same fault - they sound like a 1970's transistor radio. This was my expectation for the Cyber Acoustics Digital Docking Speaker, however it surpassed my expectations. Other models likeLivespeakr Ultraportable Speaker System for iPod/iPhone (Black)is very portable, but it does not have the sound quality to support the price. I have also used theMEMOREX 1779 Travel Speaker System for iPod with Alarm Clock (White)which is superior to the Livespeakr, but still falls short in terms of sound. You will see both of these models in the video portion of this review.Pros to the Cyber Acoustics Digital Docking Speaker -- Sound is better than expected for a small unit - the highs are relatively crisp and the unit does offer some bass response (which was shocking)- Will charge your iPod Touch, iPhone, iPod Nano, and Video iPod- With the use of the auxiliary input you can play from any device that has a headphone output (including iPod Shuffles)- While not overly loud this system will fill a decent sized room - including a dorm room.Areas for Improvement- Wish it had a basic remote- it would add cost but it would be worth it.- I wish it was rechargeable - although this would add significantly to the cost. You can always add rechargeable batteries.- Will fit awkwardly into a backpack or suit case - it is shaped like a trapezoid. Some of the competing models will lay flat.- The unit does not have a display - and all controls must be done directly through your iPod - again not too big of a deal for this price point.The key to enjoyment is to remember what you are buying - this a small iPod dock and is not for sound snobs. If you are looking for a bigger system look atAltec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker for iPod and iPhone (Black)or best of all (of the docks that I have used) theAltec Lansing inMotion MIX iMT800 Portable Digital Boom Box for iPhone and iPod- but be prepared for a significantly higher price tag.Final Verdict - In my opinion this is the best-in-class iPod dock at this price point. While you can get things that are more portable nothing adds the portability and sound quality of the Cyber Acoustics Digital Docking Speaker. If you manage your expectations you will likely be very happy with this purchase.2 Stars (updated)
Restocking fee for a bad product not compatable with Windows 7 - watch out these lovely people will nail you!
I got these after becoming frustrated with the "consumer" noise-cancelling headphones, and listening to a professional pair while helping a friend tune DJ equipment. After dealing with cord breaks (had to hold that pair dead still or you'd get cutting out and fuzz), cracking headbands, and loss of sound quality over time, I'd had more than enough. I was also sick of the slight hiss you get with active noise-cancelling, and the fact it only slightly mutes outside noise.The difference with these is hard to imagine, until the first time you hear them. They are, as has been previously stated, a bit toward the "bright"/treble end, but I don't find that pronounced or distracting. I can hear nuances in songs that I've been listening to for years and never noticed before-the slight tremble of guitar or piano strings after the hit, the crash and reverb of drums, slight tone shifts in vocals. These are designed as "monitoring" headphones, and the fidelity definitely comes through there.These do produce a lot of sound. Be forewarned that if you're used to listening to standard headphones on any device, ratchet the volume down several notches before you put these on. They don't distort at high volume (at least not as high as I could stand it to test), but they could get painful.The nice part is, though-you won't even want or need to listen to these at high volume! Even at a moderate volume, the nuances in the music come through crisp and clear, and the passive noise exclusion design works. At a reasonable volume, you'll shut out all but the loudest noises. I tried them right next to a running sink with some music on, and couldn't even hear the water running. I've also used them in several real situations, such as at work and on the train with people talking right next to me-not one sound. Of course, if you normally use headphones outside (especially near traffic), do be aware that these will shut out the sound of an approaching car very well too.For design quality, I think the part I like best is the cord. It's not your standard hair-thick headphone cord-it's a heavy, thick coiled cord like an old-style telephone handset cord. Having had cords break or develop twitches when touched or moved wrong in previous pairs of headphones, I love this-if you manage to break this one, you're REALLY abusing it. And even in that event, it's user-replaceable. This also leaves a lot of slack in the cord to stretch, if necessary. The top headband is plastic and well-padded, which also is very comfortable. The pleather cuffs on the headphone are soft and comfortable, and while I suspect they may wear out at some point, they are also user-replaceable. These are clearly designed to keep going for years, and I suspect they'll well outlast the 2 year manufacturer's warranty.Caveats: First, they're large, even folded up. If you're looking for something to keep in your pocket, these are not what you want. They also don't come with a bag, but I find they fit well in a larger Crown Royal bag, which I've normally used for my headphones. They are, as mentioned before, a bit toward the treble end. I still find them to have a good bass response even in heavy-bass music, but if you're looking for the "bass boost" style, these also might disappoint you. I've read some reviews stating that they had issues fitting on larger heads, but I can't see that-mine's pretty good sized and there's still plenty of slack in the headband to loosen them up further.Even at the $150 regular price, these would be well worth it. At their current price (under $100), I can't imagine you'd get any better for the money. If you're not used to higher-grade headphones, they'll blow you away.
I have used the USB version with my laptop and since my desktops have SCSI but not USB, I just connect it with the SCSI cable and it works great with those computers. Love the 2.2 GB..
This player is still working after being dropped and abused my daughter. Still plays great for the price.
The meter seems fine so far. Reasonable price and small size makes it easy to carry around in my pocket. The shipping time was much too long and had I known it would take that long when I ordered I would have ordered it someplace else.
Great charger when a computer is not around! It charges my iPOD well and its easy to pack up and take with you anywhere.
this is a good camera lens hood .....it really works perfectly on my 3ti cameranever fails whenever i take shot.....a highly recommended
Installation is easy,I like the Network magic software but I think its claimed wireless speed is a lie.I tried with D-Link Rangebooster N 650 adapter(DWA645).After I reboot the router,speed stay high for while then slows down over the time.Even LAN speed is very slow, slower than my old router (Netgear Rangemax WPN824).Sometimes, signal just drops and get disconnected.Wireless speed G or N is horribly slow.I already tried in many ways and I am really dissapointed with its unstable performance.
This antenna allows me to be able to listen to the radio at work. Before I purchased it I was not able to receive AM signals at work. Now it is not a problem.
They came quick...new...and work great!The wire tangles to easily for my preference,but is the right length and I like the bent plug-in.I had foam ear-bud covers that I put on them and they are comfy and have a great sound! Now I can enjoy my bike rides and walks with great sound.
My friend has the Bose system, even he says mine sounds as good or better. That says it all and for less $$.
I got this case because I got tired of "undressing" my ipod every time I needed to charge it or sync it. The case fits tight and has openings for all of the necessary plug ins. The leather is nice. I also like that it is open where the controls are. It has a small carabiner to attach it to a belt loop. The ipod actually hangs upside down to prevent it from sliding out of the case accidently.
these are just ok. its not bad for the price. i would recommend the megabridge series ones instead. they have better paddings.
This product has been a disappointment from the start. The channel selected is not the channel the radio receives for example when tuned to FM 94.5 the channel received is 101.2. I called Datavision and was connected to someone that could care less. He said to send it to the manufacturer which I did. The radio came back with the same problem. I had to pay for shipping plus an additional six dollars with no results. I won't be buying from either company in the future.
I bought one of these, new, for the price of a couple of McD's meals, and it's allowed me to bring a small wireless "modem" (from my ISP) into work, hook it up to an aging, otherwise stand-alone laptop I had gathering dust at home, and get good, private Internet access (on my own time) *without* connecting through my company's network, creating any security issues or bringing down the wrath of my corporate LAN-Lords. It's not the fastest thing around, but it is reliable on every Microsoft OS from W98 on - and maybe earlier ones, too. W2K supports it directly, so it's essentially "plug and play" on my old laptop.I'd give it five stars if it handled 1000TX too, or worked flawlessly with Macs - but right now neither is necessary. And the price was right.
Was looking for a hdmi cord so I could watch movies on the tube from my macbook. What a great find this was. No interference, great audio. Unfortunately, the macbook does not support audio via the hdmi cord so I just bought a set of Bose computer speakers that were on sale at Best Buy. This had nothing to do with the cord, I just didn't realize the audio wasn't supported before the purchase. But, this was a great price alternative when the cheapest I could in a retail store was $25! I bought another one for my daughter and have recommended this one to lots of folks. You won't be sorry!
I have been using this case for about 10 days now and it seems pretty solid. I had been searching for a good hardcase for a couple of months and had been to several stores including a Mac store without finding anyhting that wasn't either expensive (twice the price) or really bulky. This case is very slim (I thought it would be too small when I first unwrapped it) and has a cool neoprene lining that keeps the ipod snugly in place (not like the clear plastic cases that have no padding). Also, the hard screen protector is something I've only seen on a couple of other cases. The top latch seems to work pretty well.I mostly bought the case for anti-squishing when my ipod is in my backpack. I have only used the belt clip while I am doing low key stuff around the house; it doesn't seem tremendously secure...I probably wouldn't use it for running.
First, this camera is red, so if you were looking for the one pictured please look elsewhere.Secondly, I feel foolish for buying this product. The camera is a plastic piece of junk. When it says 16 MEGApixels that is what you get. The overly sharp images taken by the camera are hilarious. Like a video-game from the 1980s. I have been attacked by worthless cameras as of late and this was the final straw.You were probably drawn in by the low price. Don't waste your money. I bought a better quality camera at a certain blue and white store for the same price. This was more convenient as I am currently home for the holidays. If you find the pixel-ey images hilarious enough to give the camera a chance it won't even allow a memory card so you can store more pictures. I tried a 256mb Sandisk SD Card and a 8 gb Sandisk SDHC Card. Maybe I should have tried a different brand but I didn't count on having another expense so soon.If not for the memory problem the camera might have been worth it as I wasn't expecting the highest quality. I didn't bother to test any of the additional software. It comes with a disc (likely for the drivers), an HDMI cable, LI battery, wrist strap, small bag case-thing, and usb charger (I hope you have an adapter), and the handy-dandy User's Manual (which is useless).If I could rate this lower I would.Pros: It is very polite when you shut it off, "Goodbye".Cons: You probably won't turn it back on.This may be a good deal if you want spare parts.
This camera has some really nice features. Takes great pictures and is relatively easy to use. Have had some serious problems, though.. I recorded a clip using the internal memory. Instead of stopping it while it was recording, I let it go until it ran out of memory. When I tried to transfer the video clip, the camera read "No images to transfer" and would not acknowledge the video I had recorded. Before customer service figured out the problem, they insisted the problem was with the Easyshare software that comes with the camera that was not allowing me to download the video clip so... they had me configure and reconfigure my computer, install and uninstall programs. Finally, they determined that the problem was not with the software or the computer. Turns out that not stopping the camera before it ran out of memory "corrupted the file", (as per customer service) and ultimately I had to erase the recording without transferring it to my computer.Then, I bought a SD memory card. After about 25 pictures, the camera began to freeze up. I couldn't even turn it off, I had to take the battery out. According to customer service, when my battery runs low, the pictures I take become "corrupted." They are sending me a reconditioned rechargeable battery to try. I'm considering returning this to the store and getting another one. Maybe its just that the one I got is defective.
This is an awesome sub, hits really hard. It's way better than most subs for the price. I got two of these on 1000 rms.
I have had this camera for a couple months. Have taken probably 500 pictures with it. I am very impressed. It is fantastic for scenery. Very simple to run once I gave up and read the instructions. I would definately buy it again.
I don't actually own this, but I purchased it as a gift for my father...who's getting up in age and gets lost sometimes. It was perfect timing since it was a birthday gift and he and my mom were going out of town to celebrate both of their birthdays. He said it talked him all the way to his destination (of course he set it to the man's voice being so macho). Even when he got off course, it rerouted his directions and told him where to go. He's only had it for a week, but so far so good. I expect it to continue to give my parents some good service.
Very good o pike this produc esta muy bien y todo llego perfecto que peo que me ponen a escribir ajuro veinte palabras &uacute;ltima vez que rateo
My father-in-law purchased this DVD player for my daughter for her fourth birthday. It was the biggest mistake he could have made. Not only is it a piece of junk, but for a child to try and figure out what the controller buttons are used for is utterly impossible. They have these strange pictures that a child nor an adult could figure out. And lord help you if you loose the child controller, because then you are left to rummage through all of the garbage on the larger controller. This item is now sitting broken in the closet of my daughters bedroom because when she went to open the slot to put her DVD in, it broke off and the DVD slider came out and stopped halfway and that was it, it is now completely shot in less than a year. Do yourself a favor, don't buy it. We purchased this when the cost was up there at $99.00, they should offer them free because they are worth less than that.
I commented fairly extensively on HDMI cable technology about 16 months ago. Some people are having a problem with this particular cable. I've found through doing several hook-ups of friend's and family's systems that they were usually doing something wrong in the hook-up process. Typically, after installing the HDMI cables they failed to change the source input/ouput to HDMI on their TV's or game consoles, or incorrectly matched the source resolution that best suits their TV. It is important to sync the hardware so it's all on the same page.That being said, I won't defend this cable. I don't use it. I found Blue Jeans Cable to be perfectly suited for my 1080p setup. I use Belden bonded-pair HDMI 1.3a cable (apx. $4/ft) throughout my system. Moving to 1.3a or better will help to futureproof your system. And any decent HDMI cable will operate your PS3, so you don't have to buy this one.
This camera performs well. The 10 megapixel quality of the shots allows great detail and clarity. The overall performance is excellent.
OK, so I folded. I have coveted the ipod for years and the tax return came through, so what do I do? I run to the Mac store to buy my very own pink mini. It was sold out. It seemed impossible to reel in my disappointment. Then I see the 15G is only $50 more. I mean sure the pink mini would have been too cute, but I needed the instant gratification that only buying an ipod could satiate.Yes, there is the battery thing. Unavoidable, you too will face it when you buckle under the consumer pressure. 8 hours, ha ha. More like 3-4 if you are lucky and don't scroll through your songs too much (impossible). Also 4 hours to charge completely is a farce. It has taken me up to 6-8 hours to fully charge. Kicker - the battery runs down while it is sleeping. You can not use it for 3 days but the battery will still be depleted. It is like a little pet, you have to feed it or it will die.Another problem, it just isn't loud enough. In NYC the subways completely drown out your tunes. However, this problem would only reveal itself to people who like REALLY loud music. I am sure there is a way to modify the thing too but I have yet to look.All and all GREAT product. COOL as ice. Sounds phenomenal. More songs than I know what to do with. Did I mention cool? Oh and itunes is easy to use on my Mac and PC.
I have no complaints about the product, the image is pretty good and instalation was very easy. I only wish the product used USB 2.0 instead of 1.1 but based on my DSL speed it would not make much difference.The major problem with the buy so far is that its been more than 2 months and I haven't received my rebate check yet. I just hate companies that give you a hard time with the rebate, I will wait a little more before I call them to give them a ear full.I will post againI got the rebate check about a week after I wrote this review...
I've owned this GlobSat BC-337 for some time now. I used it with iGuidance mapping in an HP PDA HW6925. The configuration works "OK". I assume the PDA is not very fast so it is a bit quirky. The PDA will often hang. Many times the iGuiance software won't load and I need to reset the PDA. This is not an issue with the BC-337,however. In my opinion, if you want a GPS, get a TomTom or Garmin, something made for that specific purpose. Trying to get a PDA to be all things results in a device that does a lot of things marginally.I've used the BC-337 in my old HP nc6000 and this works great. Large screen! Now I recently upgraded to an HP 2710p tablet. The potential to use the BC-37 in this smaller tablet seemed like a great idea, unfortunately, the 2710p does not have a PCMCIA slot. It uses something called expresscard/54. I purchased an adapter that allows me to connect the BC-337 into this expresscard/54 slot. Unfortunately, this configuration does not recognize the BC-337. I assume I need some kind of driver to support this expresscard/54. I've sent multiple emails to the GlobalSac site and have yet to hear from them. If you are concerned about service, this lack of response should be a red flag. I think this card will find its way to my junk drawer.
I absolutely love these headphones! I'm really picky when it comes to the ear buds. Most ear buds hurt my ears and are hard to hear. These are VERY comfortable and I don't have to turn the volume way up to hear them! I highly recommend these little earbuds. They were well worth the investment!
I have three of these Enclosures. They work great. I sellected them because of the fan and dual interface. They are a bit of a pain to mount the drive inside but you only need to do that once. I use one of the enclosures to easily change the drive inside. I did not mount the drive with screws but just slip the drive inside, plug it in and then insert some foam I cut at the back of the drive and on top. This works great for me. I put the e-SATA cable that comes with the enclosure in my computer. Both e-SATA and USB interfaces work OK - no problems.
One of the few of these type of items available on the market. I bought it with great trepidation after reading all the reviews. I had received some free drives from Newegg (Seagate) and needed to house them. This was a no brainer set up. The utility found it immediately without me having to mess around with turning virus protection or firewalls off. (XP pro SP2). The firmware was one rev prior so I updated it - absolutely smooth as silk. Reformatted the drives. I chose the RAID 1 option and ext3 format. I like the fact that you can specify RAID size and the leftover is formatted as striped volume. The drive is fairly solid. The fan is not very noisy. The front slide up access door is a little kludgy. Good user interface. I was also surprised with the speed of transfer especially having chosen RAID and ext3. The only thing I can never get to work and it is 100% MY lack of knowledge is the email alerts. I couldn't get Infrant to do it and same with this one.As an aside I love Amazon and NewEgg. Great retailers both of them.
The space bar on this item was defective when recieved. I reported it to both Amazon and the shipper through Amazon and was told that Amazon was notifying the shipper about 3 weeks ago. I have heard nothing in response from either party.
For the price, this is an impressive DLP television that way outperforms others in its class in terms of picture quality. Only drawback, there is a known problem with this model that many consumers have reported with no picture, a blinking Power/Standby light and clicking sounds. Well, after LESS THAN A WEEK out of the box, it happened to me. Sony claims they have no knowledge of this problem, fortunately the repairs are under warranty, but after 1-year this scenario will be costly. I am considering returning the tv to ABT electronics if the repairs cannot be completed in-home on the service date.
I do not often write a product review but my experience with this microphone was so bad that it warrants one. I received the package, opened it, and noticed that the arm is placed on what looks like a rotating bearing. So I figure I try to rotate it forward and see if fits that way under my monitor. I applied hardly any pressure but the arm broke off. Turns out that it cannot rotate at all. Why design this so that it looks that it can rotate? Why make it so very fragile?
It is really nice and useful.By using this case your SZ computer will transform into a book :)! and you can carry it within your bag safely..However, please not that there is no area in order putting the charger..
After analyzing the differences between Comcast DVR and TiVo, we decided a TiVo purchase would be best. And since we have a lot of VHS tapes that we want to save, the combo DVD-R was a great feature.The setup was easy, it ran fine, but it had a whirring / clicking noise - the fan was not spinning, although it was moving back and forth slightly, and this was the cause of the noise. Called Humax tech support, they said to return it.Got my next one from Circuit City. After running fine for about 15 minutes, the same problems with the fan happened. Called Humax Tech support, again nothing to do but return it.Went back to the store for one last try, but had them plug it in at the store so I did not have to bother hooking it up to my entertainment center. Same problem. Called tech support, and they offered to give me an address to write a letter of complaint.Needless to say, I returned the product, never to buy from Humax again. A great product concept spoiled by poor quality.
Exactly what we needed to hold all of or post cards. No trimming necessary and each page held 6 cards (front and back of the page).
I was looking for something to throw in my car so I could have some basic IT supplies on hand (you're always on call when you are an IT guy). I was able to unstitch the two cd book things to make it one large open compartment and use one of the cd books for common CD/DVDs for computer repair. That left me with quite a bit of room for the IT supplies. works great.usb wireless adapter360GB external harddrive (laptop size)Sharpie (of course)screwdriverpenthumbdrive with Ultimate boot disk and some added tools. UBCD is great and it lets you add your own iso boot disks.micro usb cablemini usb cableall major operating system cds and a couple boot disks for random things that work best in cd format(in cd pack.)
I have purchased 2 new Garmin battery packs, from different sellers, One was from Amazon & the other was from E-Bay neither one would take a charge, I returned them and received a new one that did work. I think that is odd that some of these batteries work and some don't.
BOUGHT THIS FOR MY HUSBAND FOR CHRISTMAS. RECEIVED EARLIER THAN EXPECTED AND WAS ABLE TO PUT IT UNDER THE TREE. SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE IPODS. EASY TO DOWNLOAD EASY TO SYNC AND EVEN MY 6 YEAR OLD CAN NAVIGATE IT. MY HUSBAND BRINGS IT EVERYWHERE W HIM. DONT KNOW HOW WE LIVED WITHOUT IT. I RECOMMEND THE BOSE NOISE CANCELER HEAD PHONES W IT(THEY'RE PADDED AND SUPER COMFY COMPARED TO OTHER HEADPHONES), AND THEN U CAN TUNE EVERYTHING OUT!!
I have an older Epson Inkjet. The local stores are no longer carrying this number of cartridge because of its age.So it was great to be able to find these on Amazon. Note that some merchants are selling these super-cheap. Ask about the expiration date before you buy one of the super cheapos!This was a fresh one, I purchased in 11/2011 from Amazon and it has a use-by date of 09.2013 so it should have some shelf life.Update: I recently purchased another one of these in August 2012This time, the cartridge I received was NOT in an EPSON carton or package. Although it appears to be a legitimate EPSON cartridge, I have no idea as to the use-by date. Because of that, I returned it.I suspect it was removed from the EPSON carton to hide the fact it was past the stated EPSON "use by" date printed on every carton.
A digital signal is a digital signal. I've seen cables like this in major retail chains for up to $78. This is a digital signal, not an analog signal. With analog, you need to look into high grade cables to ensure a minimum of signal degradation. That just isn't a factor when you're talking about a digital signal that needs to travel 6 ft. VERY happy with my purchase. Was delivered within working days. A good experience overall.
I didn't receive the product shown in ad - which is why I bought it. They told me that they didn't have to send me what was shown and I couldn't get a return.
The recorder has only one flaw that I could see; the speaker is quite garbled when playing back recordings. When the file is downloaded into the computer it's fine and the mic seems to be sensitive enough but on playback the voice is almost unintelligible. If the playback was clear the recorder would rate a 5 in my opinion.Sgt Gane Galitz
This is the first digital camera I have owned and I have been very pleased with it so far. I was recommended this camera after my cousin purchased it and fell in love with it. I saw it online for a very reasonable price and decided to buy it. As a beginner to cameras I have found this compact little Nikon super easy to use. It is pretty much self explanatory once you start to play around with the buttons. 7 Megapixels really make the picture quality BEAUTIFUL and I have already gotten compliments on some images I have taken. I would honestly say the only negative thing I can say about this camera is that it DOES take a while when you are using a flash. This camera takes awesome still photos of people in any type of lighting, but I can say that night-time action shots can cause some trouble. I took action shots of my dogs using sports mode and they came out amazing. I posted them in the sample photo section of this page. I am going to try and figure out how to get the camera to take better action shots at night, but other than that I am pleased with this tiny little 7MP camera. It is a great deal for a camera with such a sharp image quality! I would say this camera may night be the best choice for people who want to take a ton of night-time action images though, so keep that in mind. Also, I am not too fond of the battery situation. I wish there was some sort of recharging dock for this camera so i didn't have to recharge the batteries every time I use it.
Seems to work very well so far - easy to install in 2006 MacBook Pro for a non-computer guy in less than 5 minutes.
They have some good stuff on here and great priced here on amazon! I orded this VGA wire was going to buy form store it was $50 cheaper. Works great, I will tell you my main reason for purchuse was for my HDTV projector to hook my laptop up to projector my screens 110 inches and my laptop looks amazing on it with this wire. I got this to watch movies off the internet on the big screen and stream football games on sunday. I say this works awsome!!!!
I bought this product with fear for the price and the picture shows. But I received a quality product. I would recommend to any friend.
For the cost I was sceptical but it was worth the gamble for the price. To my surprise they worked just like the ones I paid a 100$ years agao like an idiot for Monster cables at Best Buy. Thank you! Worth the money!
Works great and gets great reception. i have bought a total of 4 of these for my family and friends. GREAT!!!!!!!!
Very solid, basic GPS. Great value for the price. True, it doesn't have lots of bells and whistles but most of us don't need all those extras. I would definitely recommend the TomTom One to anyone looking for an inexpensive, yet very solid basic GPS unit.
I use this splitter frequently as an inline volume control to decrease noise from my laptop's headphone jack, as well as on planes where volume control is sometimes limited. I'm happy with the sound, but not with the build quality. One of the two output jacks now only produces sound in one ear/channel, so I always have to use the other one. Also, the outer rubber coating is splitting open on the cable at the connection to both jacks, so I'm now looking to replace it -- with a different product.
I have used this lens for several years now and I am extremely satisfied with it. I consider the image quality excellent and it is built like a tank. I have to admit that I do not use this lens for the majority of my photography but, only when I need an ultra wide lens for my Canon 1.6x cameras.Here are rebuttals to two complaints I have seen regarding this lens (BTW, the complaints were regarding this lens in a Nikon mount, not for the Canon mount Tokina)1. I have not been troubled with flare - possibly because I always use a lens hood and seldom shoot into the sun...2. Any CA I have experienced is quickly and easily corrected with Photoshop...Here are things I like about the lens that are seldom mentioned in other reviews:1. The 1.6x equivalent focal range of about 19-38mm "COULD" be used as a "NORMAL ANGLE" lens in a pinch. I brought 3 lenses on a trip to China: 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, 70-200mm f/4L IS and the Tokina 124X. If my 17-55mm had gone down - I could have manage to salvage the trip by using the 12-24mm as my "NORMAL ANGLE" lens. The 12-24mm provided me with an UWA lens as well as a normal angle back-up. BTW: I had no worries about my 70-200mm f/4L IS going down from anything short of a nuclear blast.2. The 12-24mm Tokina is "DESIGNED FOR CROP CAMERAS" however, it is "NOT AN EFS LENS" this means that I can use it on my Canon D60 which has been reworked for full-time infrared photography as well as on my back-up Canon 10D.
I'm not going to compare this sub to all the others. I didn't like how it took more then a week to get to me. But I like the looks of it and its better for a mid woofer. It works fine for me! I have a 600watt spl that's turn just a little more then half way down and the sub is bridged and dropped down to a 2 Ohm. It's not giving me any problems. I'd say hook it up right and you'll have a good sud or a great midbass woofer.
I purchased these speakers for computer use, but the sound quality, and depth coupled with power output led me to use them with portable cd/md players in my office. The sound is awesome!
You are taking huge risk by buying products from the company since you cannot expect any customer service anymore.
A step up adapter is a good tool for getting the most out of your expensive filters. Graduated filters don't work so well using this technique, but imagine using one filter type for multiple thread sized lenses. Step-up rings can also be stacked to get even more use out of a single filter. Keep in mind though that the closer the filter is to the lens, the better the results will be.Another useful feature is that this step-up ring can be used to prevent vignetting. Sometimes a filter can produce vignetting, especially on wide angle lenses. Stacking filters may cause vignetting as well. If using the adapter ring with larger sized filters, the problem may be eliminated as the filter rings are expanded out beyond the lens.This Step-up ring is made of a sold and sturdy but light weight metal construction. I tend to pack a lot of equipment into my camera backpack and carry it all over the place. Not only does this tool reduce my equipment expense, but limits the number of items I carry around.The only problem I've seen with using a step-up adapter is that the lens hood at the same time is pretty much out of the question. This should be expected though as this is a common issue of any step-up ring adapter.PROS:Solid metal constructionAllows one to use their expensive filters for their 77mm lens other lensesLight weight and easy to useCONS:Makes using the lens hood on your other lenses difficult if you are able to use it at all
The unit works. Well, it does when I set it to use IP printing. Wouldn't when I set it to use Windows printing ...I've set up several brands of network routers, so I'm no novice when it comes to network hardware. But setting up this unit took a lot of time, figuring out what to set. The documentation is useless unless you use Windows, and wouldn't be very helpful at all if you did.My advice, even if you use Windows: forget the installation software. Just hook the unit up, point your web browser at it, and try settings until it works!
This is a terrific camera and very user friendly. There's no need to be intimidated by a digital camera anymore.
I'm a serious gadget junkie. I have more mp3 players than I care to admit - iPod, iRiver, even a Rio. You name a player, I probably have it. I was very interested in Zune, and the fact that I now have one here in Switzerland where it officially can't be bought yet shows to what length I was prepared to go to get it.First the good:+ Zune's sound quality is good (I did not use the earphones that come with it, though),+ Browsing your music is simple. The transitions between menus is slick, and the user interface is quite intuitive.+ It feels solid, and does not pick up scratches or fingerprints as easy as it's direct competitor, the iPod.+ Purchasing songs is simple, and can be done worldwide.+ Large color display is bright, colors are vivid. Good playback of videos. So-so display of images.+ Plays my unencrypted (DRM'd) WMA, MP3, AAC filesThe bad:- Zune's software (the part you install on your PC) was a mess to install, and did not install on the Vista beta (This will hopefully change with the final release of Vista).- It looks nice, but the marketplace experience does not hold a candle against iTunes Music Store (neither does the selection). Also, you purchase using 'MS points' that can only be purchased in chunks of 5 USD or more, and it's not easy to convert the points to my local currency. There currently is no video selection, nor can you easily subscribe to podcasts- Zune can't load my previously purchased (DRM'd) WMA files (Plays-for-Sure). Zune, from MS does not conform to 'Plays for sure' by MS. This means you must re-purchase all your songs.- Zune songs can't be played by other players. In this regard Zune is as bad (a closed system) as the iPod. Wasn't Bill Gates on the record saying that 'People want choice'? Well, not if you own Zune - at least for now.- Does not play video formats other than WMV (i.e. no m4v, mov)- You can't use Zune as an external hard drive. I couldn't believe it myself either. Why???- I must physically connect Zune to my PC to load songs - Zune currently can't sync wirelessly.- You can't use Windows media player to manager your Zune's content- For some reason I am unable to listen to Zune while it's charging. This may be a fault of mine, though.- The scroll wheel is not a scroll wheel. It integrates well with Zune's interface, but is not as efficient as the iPod's wheel it obviously resembles- The color display's resolution is the same as the iPod's, just bigger. Side-to-side comparison between a video played on the iPod and Zune shows a distinct advantage for the iPod, because the image (even though smaller) looks much sharper. It would have been better if Zune had a higher resolution.I was unable to try the song sharing feature (for obvious reasons - no-one else has it here).All in all I am seriously disappointed by Zune. The player itself is nice - the whole package (player, software, experience), however, is riddled with half-baked features, or intentional restrictions that make no sense. Comparing it directly to the other closed-system competitor, the iPod, shows that Zune has a long way to go just to catch up. It fares OK when compared with other mp3-players - until you realize that you'll have to re-purchase your music. If you are prepared to take that step you might as well go with the iPod, which is clearly the better package.
Great value & Great quality! This is a high quality videophile & audiophile product. Don't overpay for HDMI cords!!
The fact that this camera is still being made during the onslaught of digital tech is a feat in itself, and is a viable alternative to all the bells and whistles of your basic 3,4 or 5 megapixel camera. The quality of the lens is average and certainly useable, but it would be even better if you could change lenses on the fly to ones of different focal lengths ,such as a 110mm or 40mm to give you more options. Also I would like to see the option to change from 120 to 220 format in case I want to shoot more pics per roll. This is the case for Mamiya cameras of similar design. If my budget was so tight that I couldn't afford the used $300 Mamiya and I didn't want to deal with digital hassles, this Seagull GC-109 would definately be in the running for my camera dollars.
Because of a previous review with misinformation, i thought i should clarify that this does infact fit the 6th gen ipod. I'm using the 80gb model and the dimensions accomodate it perfectly. Of course as others mentioned, it won't fit with a case, but my particular case is easily removable, so its not a big deal. Its definitely nice to have a good place to rest the ipod now instead of just lieing whereever, and the tunedok keeps a firm grip on your ipod, so you can change tracks or whatever with one finger and it won't move in place.
I got this machine at work so I could work on 64-bit related data. I have been using it for almost 6 months now and I have to say that if I would never buy it. This is a desktop replacement, and as such, weighs a lot. I do travel a lot and this machine was not meant for that purpose. Forget about using it on a plane if you are not going in economy. The power consumption is simply ridiculous; I have yet to find a power adapter that will work with this thing on the place. The power adapter is a brick which just adds more weight to the whole ordeal.Now the hard drive...oh boy. I did a clean install of Windows since I thought my old installation was the problem - but no, I was wrong. I don't know why this HD is so slow. If I am working on Word with a 100 MB document and it does the auto-saving thing, my computer is pretty much useless for two minutes, mega-frustrating. If I am writing something over the network to this laptop, rest assured that I wont be able to do anything else. My Powerbook G3 is like 4 years older than this machine, has the same hard drive and never stalls as bad as this guy.On the positive side, it plays Ut2k4 fairly well. If I am hosting a LAN game, it takes around 3 minutes to load the next map, which is way too much. The display is nice, the keyboard is nice and the trackpad works as expected.I have not found a place where I could get more RAM and finding replacement parts for this puppy is a mayor pain.Would I recommend it? No, there are way better 64-bit alternatives out there.
I hook up my iPod to my car stereo via the AUX input. I was connecting it via the headphone jack, and the sound quality was less than stellar.Well I found out that's because the headphone jack is not optimal for connecting to other equipment. Connecting with the pure line out (dock connector, on the bottom of the iPod) is the way to go. This tiny little piece lets you do just that, AND use any standard USB cable to connect to your computer. AWESOME! :)
We bought this just over 1 year ago and its falling apart, we can't close it right as the screen is coming apart and the disk tray no longer opens properly. We use it a lot but just here at the house and it doesn't get moved around a lot so this is not well worn and I am very disappointed by this cheap quality. The featuers are nice and it performs ok otherwise but opening and closing the unit and the disk drive should not be an ordeal. My dell desktop is much older and gets much more use and is still going strong, I made a real mistake not going to Dell for the laptop and will not make that mistake again!
I bought one a few years ago back before they got real big. I am an avid mac user, a music lover, and a real iPod fan. This one just doesnt cut it. It worked flawlessy with my imac, until a few days out of warrenty, when it totally died. It commit suicide. Seriously. Only 15 or so days out of warrenty! Apple wouldn't give me a new one online for free because it was out of warrenty. I decieded, screw apple, I will send it directly to them with a letter. I did. It worked! I got another 3rd generation. Well, I had a 3rd generation. About a month ago, it commit suicide again! Gosh Apple! You stink! I couldn't send it to them with their program because they did not renew my warrenty when they sent me a new one. So, I did my little sig. trick and sent it directly to them.A week later, I got a small box from Apple. It had a typed up letter to me. Well, not to me, to "Customer." Yep, you guessed it, no new iPod. They said I hadn't filed for one online. I went online and they now want to charge me 250 for another 3rd gen!!!! AM I CRAZY?!?!?!?! Why the **** would I want another piece of **** equipment for $250!?!??! I really really want to but another music player, but I only need 15 gigs... THe vid's are a min. of 30! WHo could have that much stuff, vid's, and music that they actually need (and like)!?! Not I! So, I went looking for another brand that sells itunes (AAC) happy players. There are no ones that I can find that have enough space for a reasonable price... GOSH! So, Here I am with my REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY old CD player, listening to CD's that I DID NOT buy on the iTunes Music Store. Unlike some other people who HATE APPLE because of the new vid's without the second headphone jack, I love apple. Well, except for their ipods, which I have been in a love-hate relationship with for quite some time. Before you buy a new-old-or really-old iPod, please read this to see some background info. from a Aple lover. And to all of you guys who are tech wizzes** who think I could have fixed my iPod myslef, you are wrong! I even tried to re-load the iPod firmware through Terminal but no, it didn't work.**heh heh heh, dillion, wizzes... heh.~Jake
I only wish the label maker itself had better directions on how to install and set up for the various widths of tape available. But that is no fault of the replacement tape itself. The lengthwise split in the backing makes removal of the backing VERY easy. Additionally, it allows the user to stick the label on across only one half of the label first to make sure it's straight and get out any bubbles or creases - then remove the other half of the backing to smooth the label on the rest of the way. Very good design.
That "inner voice" told me that this was the camera I wanted. I checked it out in the stores. I liked the way it looked, I liked the way it felt. The fact that it was a 35mm SLR, and a good zoom was a must.I checked prices on this camera EVERYWHERE. You will not find a better deal on this camera than here at Amazon.com!So the incredible price sealed the deal.It is so easy to use. It has an automatic feature that does it all for you, right down to the focus. Or all the settings for a professional.BUT! I got my first pictures back today, and WOW!!!! The color is brilliant, the images sharp! We took pictures at the zoo, and they look like they came out of a magazine!The only drawback is the size. It's a little heavy and bulky, but preserving my precious children's faces in such a quality photo.... I don't mind! I couldn't reccomend a better camera
great performance, great look and a mind blowing interface like apple technology can provide
Biggest issue is that while we're talking on the phone and another call comes in, the device interrupts the ongoing call with an overly loud busy signal. The call isn't ended but it's very difficult to continue a conversation. Also had a problem answering calls from phones not directly connected to the device. The device did not detect that the phone had been answered and routed the call to the answering machine.
I tried the SMC Barricade, thought about the Nexland Wavebase and ended up with the Linksys. The expense of the Wavebase & lack of comparative reviews ruled that one out. The SMC range was not that good in my space (lath and plaster) & it slowed my DSL connection over time requiring periodic resets. At the time I'd upgraded it to the most recent firmware. It DID have nice security features which I appreciated.The Linksys Version 2, however, went the distance (pun intended). I tried the Version 1 and was happy with that, but V2 had even better range. What I DO NOT like about the Linksys is it's lack of basic security features. Though there is support for WEP, the type of MAC filtering available isn't really helpful for keeping OUT computers. We all know that 802.11B is a security hole waiting to be exploited. I just assume put as many locks on as possible, weak or not. If you do a search for wireless network security, some basic things are always listed. Not only are these not really supported by the Linksys, but in my experience Linksys tech support was fairly clueless about how to secure the router from Wardriving. I have read that a recent firmware release for the V2 is available to address some of these issues, but I have read mixed reviews. I'll wait a bit and see how it matures. For what it's worth I run it wired and wireless on an Orinoco Gold mostly for sharing a PPPoE DSL connection and rarely do much file and print sharing....I have since upgraded to the most recent official firmware and am pleased that the security features that I have been looking for have now been included. The MAC filtering that I was waiting for is a little hard to find, as it is in the ADVANCED/WIRELESS area under the title "Station MAC Filter". And at the time of my install there were no instructions available for the new features. I'm not sure if there are now.
Bought this (as compared to Apple Ipod) because of removable battery. 40 GB hard disk is useful for storing my work related stuff as well. I use it with a tape adapter in my car. The fm transmitter (from belkin) does not work well in bay area. Too many radio stations that interfere.
I was hesitant. Used with my old Minolta XG, it works well. I'd read a few negative reviews in camera forums, but for $$ it's worth it. I think negative reviewers were AP/UPI wanna-bes.
We've had this unit for two seasons now and would buy it again. It's definitely working for us...no signs of vapor "residue" (but it's supposed to be that way according to Vicks) but the water tank depletes itself so it's going somewhere! The unit is a little loud on the high setting but then, I don't have anything to compare it with. We use high for a couple hours before going to bed, then put on the lowest setting during the nite. Works great.
I have multi locations and i was looking for this baby everytime i opened a new office, but none where avail :(
The versatile iRiver iHP-100 (10GB) is the first hard drive-based MP3 player I've seen that brings advanced features into a casing only a hair larger than the iPod's. It has just about every input and output that the power user could ask for, excellent battery life, a fully functioning in-line remote with an LCD, and excellent playback/recording quality. This combination doesn't come cheap, but if you're in need of all these features, the iRiver's [$$$] retail price is money well spent.
I cannot get the mouse to work with my new HP laptop. There is some software conflict that I cannot resolve.
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These work better than any other battery I have used on my camera. I won't use anything else.
Ergonomics:The camera fits the hand very nicely, is well balanced and looks very nice. Picking the camera up will take a little getting used to, my fingers press other buttons when doing this, like the menu button and zoom. No biggie, they turn off easy enough.Screen:At first look, my impression was, "Wow! What a large screen you have." I'm a little leary about getting it scratched. I have nice, large screen protectors for my PDA and plan on putting one on the camera screen ASAP. That said, its a beautiful screen.Features:Its going to take a while to learn how to use them all. That I can tell. Its loaded with features and has a lot of versatility. With that comes a long learning curve. First glance at the manual tells me that you can't learn them by just reading, it will also take some doing.I wish that the camera was able to plug in to a AC/DC converter to save batteries when learning to use or when downloading pictures, etc. I used a lot of energy just sitting in my chair playing with the many features. However, its nice having rechargeable AA batteries versus something proprietary. They aren't expensive, I bought a second set, just for this sort of reason.Picture Quality:I'm shooting (for now) at 3:2. I like printing 4X6 borderless without losing edges. The few pictures I've already taken look very nice indeed. That will also take practice. I do notice a little of the purple fringing that I've heard about. It only seems noticable when there are bright lights in the picture, so it seems manageable.I'm extremly happy with this camera thus far and haven't ran across anything to make me want to reduce it from 5 stars at this point. Good job Sony.
Came fast. Very inexpensive and it works. What more can you ask. Have nothing to compare it to with respect to quality but the picture looks as good as the pictures coming through my cable box. Bought it to hook up a Roku unit and enjoyed a down loaded Netflis movie last night.
I was leary of ordering an off brand, but you can't go wrong here! We have to print a lot and this is saving us a ton of money!Thank you!
I am a previous owner of this same product and was previously aware of the quality and performance of the product. The merchandise was new as advertised and I have tested all four items and found them to be perfect. I will use them as both efilm in my digital cameras and as media to transfer data between my computers.This media approach is much more appropriate than using a 1.44MB floppy disk, a CD or a DVD.I also have made many pleasant purchases with Amazon and this one was no exception. Quality merchandise at an affordable price is the norm at Amazon.com.S. Schaefer
I was so surprised to find this item on line..brand new and arrived in perfect condition.Very very pleased with this transaction
The radio is great. Clear reception and low squelch issues. The only draw back for my use is that everytime there is a loss of power to the radio it resets to Channel 9 and not the channel I am using. Tapping it into the fuse box instead of an accessoy plug should resolve the issue.
Worked as described when installing an aftermarket stereo into my 2004 Jeep Liberty. Couldn't be happier with the quality and construction of the product! Make sure when you remove the original antenna cable from the factory stereo, you pull by the plastic sleeve. If you pull out by the wire you will rip apart the cars antenna connector. This connector is needed to attach to one end of this product.
This remote is the best I have tried. It is simple (only four functions) and does exactly what I want. The reception is great, and the buttons are responsive. I have had mine for five years and have not had a problem with it. The size is perfect, and it is comfortable to hold. I have tried numerous other remotes from Interlink and other manufacturers, and none felt as solid, comfortable, and dependable as this one.
My first GPS was the Nuvi 350 and recently had to purchase a new one due to lost GPS. I have not been disappointed. The added features of the Garmin 370 makes it good value and it works great!
the product did not come with suction cups for the window works well helps out alot
This is a great, simple, easy to use digital picture frame. Pictures and music are easily transferable to the frame. A great value!
I was shopping for some lesser known brands of hot-swap hard drive cage when I stumbled upon this one. It is very reasonably priced compared to the competition, and comes from a proven server manufacturer (Super Micro). As others have stated, the fan is very loud, which is to be expected since this product is designed for heavy 24/7 use in a server environment. For home use, I would recommend picking up a quiet 90mm fan. I actually ham-fist installed a 80mm Panaflo fan with some zipties, and it has been working fine. I tried running the drive cage without a fan for a bit, and found that it has a very loud alarm for fan failure, and temperature overrun (a good thing, and both alarms can be disabled via jumpers). The drive cage is black (not white as shown in the Amazon picture) and has a cool enterprise storage look to it.
I got this drive really cheap from Amazon, it's 30Gb firewire and runs flawlessly capturing video from my JVC 1394 DV camera on my laptop, although it's 5400 rpm it's fast enough to capture DV data (actually faster than my internal travelstar hard disk). Win 98se gets a little messed when connecting the DV camera, makes the drive read very slow but it's enough to unplug and plug back the drive to restore it's performance, I don't think it's the drive.
This product is phenomenal. It installed seamlessly and looks great. The features are a little fuzzy (the manual is weak); but once you discover the functions, it's superb.Use this with four IR headsets and it works great. have to make sure the install is not too close to seats, IR has to be facing subjects.Great overall system. Looks good - aesthetics and LCD images!
Good glass, solidly constructed. Works very well for stationary subjects; requires M-Focus as well as camera location adjustment, so moving shots (i.e. insects) can be tricky. Expect to lean in VERY close to the subject.I'm very pleased with this purchase, especially considering the price. Even if eventually replaced with a dedicated macro, this lens can always serve as a hand-held magnifying lens or smaller tag-along option. I currently use this with an EF 18-55 Canon kit lens.
I've have worked with two of these drives--same model on different computer systems. Both times, I have had problems with the drive becoming unrecognizable. Technical support can't help me, and I've requested a refund for the drives...My advice--go for a different brand.
I travel by air quite frequently and find this backpack convenient to carry and stowe. It's made of waterproof material and has enough space to hold all of my photography needs. There are slots and tabs on each side of the backpack to add additional assessory products, if needed. There is a front netted pocket with a draw string to hold my 13&quot; (53&quot; extended) travel tripod securely. I highly recommend this photo backpack.
Put it this way, you get what you pay for (hopefully , you don't pay over 2 bucks for them). the sound is awful, it crackles, no bass. Ended up buying a set of "philips" for a few bucks more, couldnt be more pleased.
I have owned this for almost 1.5 years and I can honestly say this is the best phone that I have ever owned. This is an office commercial quality phone and I would highly recommend it. I was reading the one person that gave the phone a bad review and I honestly think that he/she does not know how to use it. The features are rich and to use it and program it is simple. The sound quality reminds me of the old rotary quality phones. It is very easy to read the display. It is easy to shut the ringer off if you don't want to be disturbed. The speaker phone is exceptional. I am tempted to buy another one just to have as a spare.Well worth the price!
..the stylus is like all of them, none are capable to make a definitive line between point and pad. Plus, all of the pens are like writing with a bulky marker-- even with the smallest brush or pencil size. In order for me to use a stylus for art on the ipad, I need a precise point. Someone should make a more durable one using the amateurish (?) principle of capacitive health bar wrappers and paper points on a ballpoint pen shaft (see Utube designers).
This is a great printer but it runs out of ink quickly which is costly but if you want great quality fork it out for this one
When I first purchased this portable DVD player I was quite pleased with it. The picture was clear and the sound came thru nicely. However, after just 6 months of use, it just stopped working. It keeps telling me "no disc". It has only been used by my daughter while sitting in the car so it has not been dropped or abused in anyway.Now I know why it was on sale. I won't buy this brand again.
Its a great product for the price. I bought it just to use with my 360.
This brother M231 1/2 inch black on white tape for P Touch Klabeler arrived quickly. This item was a really good price.
Be aware that the Exec. Leather Style Pack in only a leather case. It does not fit around the iPaq like the included Style Pack; you must remove your iPaq to fit it in the cradle. It is also just as big in your pocket as the included slip case. The Exec. Leather Style Pack is sized to be used without another Pack. (Your iPaq won't fit with another Pack on.)On the plus side it does open like a book allowing you to use your iPaq w/o removing it.I was somewhat disappointed.
I bought one of these at Costco. I could not get the SATA connection to work with my MacBook Pro. I'm running a Firmtek PC Express Card SATA interface which works fine with Seagate's older model SATA-only external drive. I contacted Seagate and they said I had a defective drive and I should exchange it. I did, and I had the exact same problem with the new unit. Mac's disk utility could not recognize the drive when connected via SATA, but everything worked fine via USB or Firewire. In fact, if I kept the Free Agent Pro connected via SATA too long, my MacBook Pro would crash (and NOTHING else has ever made it crash). I let Seagate know that the second drive crashed my Mac just like the first one. That was two weeks ago, and I don't think I'm going to get a reply. I notice a reviewer says he tried all three interfaces on a Mac. I would like to know what Mac and what SATA adapter he used. Firmtek (the maker of my SATA adapter) says they have received the same report I just gave from other users, and they have also made Seagate aware of the SATA problem on their Free Agent Pro triple interface models. Firmtek is run by former Apple folks, so I would expect their stuff to work with Macs. So until I'm convinced that this works via SATA with a Mac, I'd say this was a good USB or Firewire Drive (especially at $195 including rebate at Costco - special offer ended last week). That's probably good enough for most folks who buy this, since SATA is fairly new. But if you have a Mac and need to connect via SATA, watch out. This review applies to Macs only. I don't know how well the SATA connection works with a PC.
I almost didn't buy this as to the negative reviews. It works great for me. I have no issues fitting the tapes in at all. They fit perfectly and it works like it's advertised. I am wondering if the ones that don't fit are trying to stuff an 8mm tape in there?
I can't understand how some people have rated this printer so poorly. Maybe I'm just a lucky one and got a good one. This is one of the cheapest printers I have ever bought (under $40 during a Staples sale) and ink is the cheapest ive ever seen for under 2 dollars a pop. I've had no problem with the printer and its ink reporting, and I am still using the original ink that came in the printer when I bought it almost 6 months ago! And I print a lot in any given week. The machine is well built compared to the Lexmark that this replaced. I've only heard it clean itself once in the last 6 months, and even if it is doing it more often, it doesnt seem to be eating that much ink.Now there are a few slight flaws, but nothing major. The scanner is not professional by any level, but all I use it for is scanning rebates and such, and making black and white copies. It is also a pain to put in envelopes, but isn't that big of deal.If you can get this printer on sale, definitely buy it!
Great for taping tv/cable, on DVD-Ram, if you don't have TIVO.Love watching one taped program while taping another at same time.Great for recording, in XP or SP mode, from miniDV camcorder (but no firewire. I use s-video)Nice to edit out commercials with DVD-RAM.Options more limited with DVD-R (can't take out commercials).No compatability problems on older DVD players with DVD-R.LP mode OK for general viewing later, but quality so so.Sometimes little sound dropouts after you edit, but minor.Player slow to turn on, initialize, or open disc door.I RECOMMEND IT EVEN WITH THESE SHORTCOMINGS!!!
The HP PSC 2210 Multifunction is a compact printer/scanner/copier/fax that handles all tasks well. Photos come out looking great, printouts can be printed in draft mode to save ink, and the copier is slow but functional -- unless you have huge stacks of collated copies to make. I haven't put the scanner to great use yet, but the few tests I've run look promising. As a nifty extra feature, you can insert various digital camera memory cards directly into the printer and either print out photos directly or transfer them to your computer. This is extremely handy if you don't want an extra wire hanging out of your computer for your camera.The two major drawbacks to the 2210 are that the ink is terribly expensive and that the machine is not easy to use across a home network. Over the long run, this machine will cost a pretty penny, but its convenience is well worth the ongoing cost. The networking problem is more serious for those with more than one machine at home. Using a hub or buying a print server will likely allow you to print across the network; scanning is a little more dubious.For those looking for an excellent printer that can also double as a scanner and simple fax and copier, the 2210 is an excellent choice. For the relatively few advanced home users with more sophisticated needs, this machine may end up frustrating you as you push it to its limits. Too bad, because it is almost perfect.
This is a really cool camera and has some fun things you can do with it. like frames around the persons face (like hearts) or you can make it black and white, or sepia. thats pretty neet.but you really need to know how to do the settings. if you set it on AUTO it takes 3-4 seconds to even take the picture. if you have it on AUTOp or no flash it works great. but if theres no flash, there seems to be no focus either so it comes out all shakey/blurry.The video quality is great.. no slowness or choppyness at all. sound quality is good too.i also like how you can record your voice over someones picture! or you can just record your voice if you want. once i took a picture of my mom sleeping and then i recorded her snoring.i have WAY too much fun with this phone and its effects. theirs way more than what i said and if your 13 like me, you will have lots of fun with it.overall, cool camera and i read alot of reviews on it before i got it and still like it.
The HLS5679 is absolutely sweet! The hype about calibration is overstated. Check out AVSForum for the basic setup and adjust to your viewing pleasure from there. I had been tracking this model for a couple months. When Amazon surprised all by giving the Super Saver price drop plus a rebate, plus free white glove delivery, I (and others) jumped all over it. The debate between the Sony 56" and the Samsung 5687 model was over.The HLS5679 with the LED light engine beats any light bulb/color wheel technology hands down. The 8 second turn on time is great. One added bonus is the "extra" HD channels I receive from the direct cable input that my other TV with the box does not get. I must say the first time people see the HD quality on this TV they all go "WOW". Some shows are so life like you feel as though you could reach out and touch the scene as though you were looking through a window.Awesome TV! Good job Samsung!
The headphone jack on my Zen Xtra stopped working day 40 (1st day on a 7-day cruise, no less!) While Creative did replace the unit, why haven't they recalled all Zen's?This is my second Nomad -- I had a Nomad 2.0 20GB, but it's screen stopped working. Creative refused to repair unless I paid $105, so (silly me) I bought a new unit instead.Never again, Creative!
Purchased the Ultra MX6 Microfly case to build a new SFF system, pretty happy with the case the components used are Asus Matx MB ASUS P5E-VM HDMI,WD SATA HD 500gb 4gb Corsair memory, Samsung DVD/RW x 2 , EVGA 8600gt 512mb Multicard Reader and Intel quad core 6600, so far happy with the case, decent power supply and case looks good, only 2 negatives, motherboard tray is a little flimsy and tough findng a aftermarket CPU cooler that fits, otherwise a great case would recommend it.
I'm now on my third Imation spindle and so far, none of my CD-Rs have failed. They're very reliable for multi-purpose use -- burning audio CDs, making backup copies of software and personal files, and storing home videos. I've had them now for three years and not a single one has failed to read. I'm not sure about these reviews from people who are having trouble reading a CD after a couple years. Imation has a lifetime warranty to protect you against normal wear and tear. As long as you are storing these CD-Rs in the spindle case or individual jewel cases, you are going to be okay. CD-Rs by their nature are more sensitive to oils, heat and scratches than a standard audio CD.I turned a couple of my discs into coasters when my computer crashed while burning copies, but I doubt it was due to the discs themselves. Another reason I'd take Imation over another brand is that they give four lines of space (the entire bottom half) to customize your discs. Memorex and TDK aren't as generous with the label space.
How much better can it get? This little gizmo holds the equivalent of nearly 100 floppy disks, but it is SO much more convenient to carry around. Plug it into your USB port and copy files to your heart's content.
I had nothing but trouble with the Netgear wireless PCI card (NETGEAR WG311 Wireless-G PCI Adapter) that came with my XP PC. It kept locking up my PC at the worst possible times, and nothing I tried, even with the help of Netgear's tech support, was able to eliminate the problem. An attempted Trendnet replacement (Trendnet TEW423PI 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI) was worse; I couldn't even get any driver to load. In contrast, this MSI Turbo mode wireless PCI card has worked like a charm and with its little separate antenna gets a much better signal from my wireless router. This is an inexpensive wireless PCI card that is compatible with my XP PC system and that instantly resolved my PC's locking-up problem.
Couldn't believe the price was so cheap! Works perfectly! I use it on my PS3 to connect it to my monitor through my DVI input. Best buy on Amazon ever!
I'll keep it simple. Bought one, took the old one out, installed the new one in 3 minutes. Called Direct TV to activate the new card, which took 2 minutes. The HDMI cable (included) works great. I have no complaints about this unit.I hope this helps
I got this very handy accessory item to go with my digital camera. It's compatable and very handy for taking family pictures on holidays where you can be included in the picture.I know the camera's have self timers, but who wants to run and be breathless to get in the frame in time before the camera fires.This way you can take more time to compose your picture and it turns out great. I highly recommend this if you plan on taking pictures at any family gathering-or taking informal portraits at home.
The reason I obtained this camera was as replacement to the S410.At first glance I was ecstatic because of the size, but playing with it, I soon came to realize I mised the easy functionality of the S410. The abilty to change different modes from a click of the button.A mode that I had to hae with the new camera was photo stich. I thought that the SD300 didn't provide this, but after toying a bit I found it, and now I must say I am completely in love with the camera! It's wonderful for these reasons.1) The quickness of ho everything works. I.e. - menus, shooting, uploading.2) The easy menu access. I like it that there are no buttons to push other than the func. and/or menu. (A problem that I had with the S410 was if I put it in my pocket, a different mode came out each time)...so to continue3) Size/portability. The camera is just about the size of my cell phone. I can carry it in my pocket anywhere I go.4) The quality of the photos. Pristine.This is truely a wonderful portable camera for anyone who is a point and shoot fanatic!The macro mode is a great new addition to give those wonderful close up shots.If you love to shoot, you will love the SD300.
I love mirosoft points very very much &lt;3And I will accept your gift if you send to me the code :D
The computer came as expected and worked great except the CD player did not function. This really was not a stumbling block as I had a spare. It solved my immediate problem. It also was a 733MHz machine with the 1.4.06 OS Tiger installed and 512MB of RAM which was more than the Amazon advertisement said it was but the seller's advertisement had it correct.
I purchased this card to go with my Canon DSLR. Initially was worried about the speed of transfer from camera to this card & then from card to desktop. My concerns were unfounded.
as one other producr review says, had to go to hardware store and get screws that were the proper length.Other than that, it is a good value
I was very pleased with this Canon photo printer. I was a little concerned about using a dye-sublimation printer but it's just fine. This printer does not have all of the bells and whistles of some of the newer models, but what really counts are the prints.
I found this product very simple to install & it suits my needs perfectly. My aim was to view the computer movies on my TV & be able to switch back & forth with my existing devices DVD player etc.. The enclosed remote also works excellent. A+++++
This unit plays DVD is super quality through the HDMI connector, however, the recorder has limited capabilities. Even though it is a multi format recordr, I found it to only record on DVD+R discs. Also, recording shows over 1.5 hours makes you choose a lower resolution which creates skips and noticeable pixels. Anything 1.5 hours or less record very nice. The Anynet is nice since I have a Samsung LCD. You can use the DVD remote to control the volume on the TV, also, when you power up the DVD player, it automatically switches the TV so you don't have to manally change the input select.
you can even check the picture here to find the rca input.i used it for over 2 years already, the only problem i have is it is not so good to record the dvd on the tape
This is the best USB to RS232 adapter I have used. I purchased it specifically to communicate with Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and it works flawlessly in this application, unlike others I have tried.
I've had this case for years, my iPod is still in great shape and the case looks the same as it did when I got it. I use this case and the rotating clip to attch my iPod to my computer at work, a cell phone mount in my car (where I also use the pass through to access the dock connector) and my shorts when I work out. This was a great investment for me.
This thing does the job, however as noted in a previous review, I'm sure you could just use any telephone wire and cut the wires from that. I should also note that the "vampire clamp" that comes with it (and many other after market equipment) are pretty useless. Cut it off and strip the wire properly.
I purchased this camera so I could photograph wildlife on hikes. I needed something that was not too heavy, was image-stabilized, with telephoto power. This camera meets all those requirements. It does have one problem, however. In bright light, the viewfinder blanks out, so one cannot clearly see the object to be photographed. I have solved that problem to some extent, by pointing the camera at the object, and letting the autofocus do the rest. This "fix" has resulted in many excellent photos. Like many other small cameras, the results tend to be contrasty, and I modify this tendency in photoshop.
About a week ago I jumped on Amazon's bundled package of this Tivo and the Linksys WUSB11 Wireless Adapter. Well, it turns out the latest firmware version of the adapter is NOT compatable with the series 2 Tivos (perhaps explaining why the bundle isn't offered anymore?...)So if you're looking to hook Tivo up to your wireless network you should find an alternative adapter, at least until Tivo issues an update.The 5 stars is for Tivo only, it is great!
I wish they sold these in mass quanities like they used to, and still sold the rack that would hold about 50 of these things.These sleeves hold one or two CD tightly and they won't slide out. The inside divider keeps the disks from getting scratched.
When I received this 7 port hub, I had high hopes. It looks nice, has 5 ports in the back and two convenient ports on top. But it has two very odd weaknesses.First, when you plug it in, a red power light comes on and all 7 port lights are lit. What good are the port lights if they are lit even when no device is plugged into that port?The other odd behavior is that devices that are plugged into the hub are powered on even if the host's USB port is not powered up (i.e. the computer is off). In fact, the devices are always powered on even if the hub is not even connected to the host. My computer is off, but my USB illuminated keyboard is still illuminated, my USB microphone's power light is on, my USB wireless network's power light is on, etc.The behavior of these two issues seemed so odd (lights always on, devices always powered) that I assumed it was due to a defective part. So I called Belkin's technical support. The guy who answered was very rude and impatient. He basically stated "that is how the hub works". When I asked him if he could show me where this odd behavior is documented, he told me "it is not documented, but that is how it works and if you don't like it, return it and get another brand of hub". Not a bad recommendation.
Ordered this ram when they were on sale. With 4GB of ram in my new desktop, my computer ran so smoothly. I really needed something that could handle all the Adobe softwares, CAD, and Revit. After installing this ram, I was really pleased. I think I am going to purchase one more set of this to make it 8GB of Ram in my desktop.
The screen is big enough for any size room for a presentation, and it is easy to carry and set up. Most screens like this seem to cost $200 or more so a great deal for a great product
So far the 713P works as advertised. The set up instructions are not real clear and are directed at W98 users. (I'm using a wired Win98 PII 233 and a wireless Dell Inspiron 8200 with an internal wireless modem P4 1.8Ghz XP pro) I found more helpful info on the D-link web site FAQ's. It took me around an hour to get my LAN and wireless connections working and because the router is in the corner of my basement I get a weak but usable signal on the far end of the upper level of my house. I didn't bother with the encryption settings as the signal outside isn't strong enough for anyone on the street to pick up. I still need to configure the printer port but that shouldn't be a problem. All in all it's a good product...Update - had to buy a new printer to work with the Printer Port (old one was 5 yrs old). You need to make sure that your printer is "networkable" so I got a HP 5550. 30 minutes to set up new printer on wired and wireless machines and I was printing just like that. The lack of Bi-directional information is kind of a pain but the ability to share a printer makes up for it.
I just bought a pair of these today and felt compelled to write a review. From Badly Drawn Boy to Al Green to Bartok's quartets (I can actually hear the players clothes ruffle now as they shift around), everything is incredibly articulate. The sound leaked out and in is very minimal, and I don't get the discomfort I usually get after putting on those noise-cancelling headphones. I know nothing about the technical aspects of these headphones (they're supposed to be good, technically), but from an outside perspective, they're amazing. I'm using them on my iPod, so the DRAWBACKS are immediately apparent: they're huge, and the chord is ridiculously long (3m?). Oh and another thing, with deep bass, sometimes my head feels like it's throbbing (this might be the only real drawback for me). I probably won't use them while walking around in public, but I suspect they'll be awesome/impressive to use at a cafe or anywhere I'll be sitting for an extended period of time. These headphones made my day. The best comparison I can come up with is to a Leica camera. In my estimation, both have minimal distortion (in different respects); as Leica optics are incredibly faithful to what you see (what you see is what you get), with these headphones, what I hear seems to be what was there in the studio with no frills--so if you're listening to a bad singer, these babies will let you know.
It features a volume control device that works fine to filter hi volume. My son apparently likes it only when he is interested on what he is watching. Perfect for a plane.
I got these headphones after a friend recommended them to me and like them a lot. The sound is great, very clear, and they are SO comfortable! I wish I could have gotten them for less (I paid $98), but I feel it was worth the money.
No problems with this TV after 14 months. We are happy with the display. The price is excellent too.
Not only can you record video, voice and take pictures. I was able to store MP3. This is one of the best multi-functional camcorders deals out there. I really got my money worth it. The 2.0 inch LCD is awesome. It's amazing how you can browse video, pictures and music in the same device.The only thing I regret is that I paid $434 for it. I wish I would have bought on Amazon, but they did not have it before.No more spending on film...Another great feature is that it has tons of accessoriesTripod, software, USB cable and RCA cable to plug into virtually any electronic device.It has two modes of power by AA batteries or a lithium battery.
The product was as advertised and was at least 1/2 of the retail price in the brick and mortar stores that I checked, Thanks Amazon.
I love this set. HD is great. I even started watching sports. Shipping was good, although a little slow.Price has dropped $200 since I bought it in December.
It's beautifully built, it works exactly as advertised, for SOME foods it's unbeatable.But don't throw away your other kitchenware. You have to bring the steam up, cook the food, then let it cool down till the steam vent drops (in most cases).So I finally had to compare TOTAL cooking times against stovetop and microwave for one cup of rice. It ain't that great, folks. When you count time to come to a boil, time to cook, and the cooldown time for the pressure cooker,-Pot on the stove, 25 minutes.-Pyrex covered bowl in the microwave, 22 minutes.-Pressure cooker, 24 minutes.Now, with the pot you have to watch it till it comes to a boil and check at around 15-16 minutes to see if it's done. With the pressure cooker, you have to monitor it for the steam coming up, set the heat to the proper temperature to make the pressure gauge rock, turn it off at the specified time, and then watch for the valve to drop, in this case about ten minutes. With the microwave, you watch till it boils, set the time and cut the power back to 10%, and then walk away.The pressure cooker DOES do whole grains and beans in half the TOTAL time, but that cooldown really cuts down its advantage.
I can understand having a charger for a laptop, but this I don't quite understand; at least not for this price. I would highly suggest getting some good rechargeable batteries (Powerex or Eneloop) and a good charger (MAHA or La Crosse). Right now I'm charging the batteries (energizer) for my camera, and all my other batteries are in use. I figured that getting the adapter would be useful; but now that I've seen the price, I have to reconsider. I'm just going to buy eight rechargeable batteries. That way I'll always have a charged set, I can use them for other purposes should the need arise.
We just got this delivered for my 15 year old Birthday and as soon as she opened it she fell in love. Within minutes it was hooked to our PC with windowsXP and uploaded 22 songs in just a few minutes.This MP3 player is awesome with great sound and ease of functions. Do not hesitate to buy this.
very good construction. folds compactly to fit in carry on bag. head action is smooth and has adjustable tension for long telephoto or wide angle lenses. The monopod is great for when a tripod takes to long to set up and is to cumberson to follow the action.
I purchase 22 of these compatibles. No problems! Normally, I would have purchased the HP toners with my Staples account. Taking into consideration that I would have received 10% back, would have paid PA tax,....... I saved $976.87 on the purchase of these 22....... a no brainer for me.......
Vary good looking and people ask me where i got them from. I use it in my PE class and taking the bus home. i also got the ispark 40 dollar earbuds that do what this do so vary good value.
Alrighty...This box is smaller than I originally thought. However, it has one of the best qualities I've seen in a briefcase/carrying case. The inside is padded and is a decent weight. This should be used for small items only, nothing hugely gigantic like a dog or 7 water bottles. Anyways, I am every pleased with the product!
I love this remote and would have given it 5 stars except that it occasionally does not set the tv to the correct input but I blame part of that on the tv. The remote that came with the tv does not always work the first time I press a button either and seems real sensitve to the direction it is pointed in. I had a few minor clitches while configuring it but found the solutions online and I was able to fix all of the issues. It would not turn my dvd player on and off but raw programming from the original remote solved the problem. It now controls my cable box, dvd player, AV reciever, PC setup and TV properly at least 99% of the time. It even has some funtions that aren't part of the original remotes. I had my doubts that I could ever get down to one remote but this has done it.
Wrong Item. I'm having a VERY hard time finding the correct cord. I need the IEEE-1284 Compliant Parallel Cable (with a "C" Connector) This is for an older HP LaserJet 3100 Back of my Users Guide has Manual Part No. C3948-90968 The back of the printer has C3498A on top and also USBB120614. If anyone out there can locate this cord, please contact me!
I got this camera for christmas. I took it with us to Disneyworld. It was really great to use and still be able to see what was going on. I really enjoyed the camera until it was stolen from my home! Definitley buy this one!
First, before I review the telescope itself, I should say a few words about the company. Celestron has developed a fabulous reputation for itself in making quality telescopes. Today, it is one of the best manufacturers for optical tools for Astronomy. Needless to say, for the price this Telescope starts at, it is practically a steal. Celestron is one of the few companies that has received very high praise for their small telescopes, as well as their large. The first rule to purchasing Astronomy equipment, is not to cheap out and buy from a good company.Although this telescope only as a 60mm aperture, the quality eyepieces it uses easily make up for that. Since this is a refractor telescope, it is fitted very well to view planetary objects instead of stars (though it can do that as well). When viewing the moon, which will probably be the first thing you look at, it is highly clear, and very detailed.Looking at other planets like Mars, it only appears kind of blurry, since this telescope doesn't have the light gathering ability to make it clearer. You can avoid this by putting on a weaker eyepiece minimizing the blur.It will fare better than other 60mm or 70mm telescopes from another company. If its aperture was larger, I would give it 5-stars, but a telescope this size from any other manufacturer would earn it a 2 rating.This telescope is very easy to use. Adults and children into Science should have no major problems as long as their have patience.My telescope came with a 2x Barlow Lens, 2 eyepeices, and a erecting lens. The erecting lens allows you to use your telescope as a spotting scope, so you can view distant objects on Earth, such as birds.Overall, this is a great deal. You will probably not find a better telescope for equal value and performance.
This laminating pouches do the job they are supposed to. Enough said.
...because the LCD screen on the 550 is magnificent. The camera itself is about the size of a deck of cards and the screen fills much of that space. Easy to scroll thru the menu for the gazillions of options. Yes, you need a steady hand when not using the flash; however, I disagree that the pictures are dark. When you download thru Easyshare software and edit a picture, just choose 'enhance' if it seems dark and the result will be excellent. Also, the video is sharp...and it's helpful to have such an inconspicuous video camera. If you keep the camera charged on the dock I don't think a second battery is needed, either. Overall, just a great, fun camera that provides excellent results.
Works great! Glad I bought it. Great price and good quality video and audio. Couldnt have asked for a better cord.
Read carefully. This package includes these three filters.Light balancing / neutral density / UV protectionThe Polarizing filter is extra.
We have been using these machines in our medical clinic for 2 years. Overall they work well. The one big problem is when dictating, you cannot back up a few words and hear what was said. It always takes you back to the beginning of the dictation. For this reason alone when we are ready to replace all of these, we will change to a different machine (even if that means changing manufacturers) that will allow this feature. If this missing feature does not bother you, they are good machines otherwise.
Replaced some big old bass reflex speakers with a pair of the JBL L820 speakers driven bi-amp. What a difference a speaker makes. Despite the compact size they handle the output of the Onkyo TX-NR809 with ease and sound crisp as can be. A second pair serves as the surround speakers and together everything is awesome.
I have yet to loose the connection to the satillites with this item. I only use it when I drive the SUV or the MiniVan.
The product worked out of the box as expected. The drives easily fit in the slots. I used the web browser to find the unit and the programming is fairly intuitive. I would have loved the unit except the gigabit ethernet does not perform well in my opinion. I backed up my PC using this device as the storage device and it took 11 hours to do what a USB external drive did in 4 hours. If performance is not an issue for you, it appears to be a good unit. Performance was very important to me.
we have tried these cd's and did not like them not able to record on them at all. it was a waste of money
i decided to try wireless so that i wouldn't have to fight with my cat anymore, whose favorite place to lay when i'm on the computer is (where else?) right in front of me on the computer desk! he was always laying on the cord, making things difficult.i was very surprised by the quality of the mouse and the ease with which it installed. it was so simple, i was done in two minutes.at first the sensitivity of the scroll wheel caught me off guard. my old mouse's wheel would kind of click in short distances at a time, while this one can go continuously. it's very smooth, and once i became accustomed to it, i thought it was very nice!the mouse is a bit heavy, but i find that i don't have to pick it up and pull as often as i did with my corded mouse, so it's a trade-off. and in case you're interested, i'm using the mouse only about three feet from the receiver, which is under my computer desk. i have never had any intentions of leaving my computer desk with the mouse, so i can't tell you about range.
I bought these as an upgrade from the ear buds which came with my Zune. These have a selection of 3 sizes of bud covers to fit well into the ear. I have small ears and the smallest size is a perfect fit. They are comfortable and do not fall out. The sound is really good, better than I expected for the price actually. I am not a huge heavy bass lover, but these cover all the frequency ranges nicely. If you love heavy bass or not, you will like these. No movement artifact either. I see no need to upgrade from these.
As with all Kata products, well done. Tons of mesh pockets; side pockets; gobs of velcro dividers are included. The padding is very thick and sturdy. The laptop case works for my 17" macbook pro, and slides into it's own pocket. The interior is infinitely modifiable. I couln't beleive the room for camera gear. Fully loaded the bag is heavy, so the insert trolley is a brilliant idea.The only problem is you must take out the insert trolly (which is included) to stow this bag in most overhead compartments. Also, the insert trolley is somewhat flimsy(like most luggage carts). Good thing you can replace the trolley if it breaks.
I have had the Psion 5mx for about two months and have found it to be a very usefull machine. It is a wonderfull design and is full featured with very usable software.The case has a nice grey metalic finish, It really feels good in your hands. On the front side of the case you will find buttons which enable one touch voice recording, which is great for meetings. The volume is not that loud due to the small size of the speaker but it serves the purpose.On one end is a flash memory card slot. The machine comes with 16 mg, but this slot allows for upto 128 extra, which is more memory then most people could ever use. Great for storing EBook, Encyclopedias, etc. Also the stylus is stored here, It is three sided, stanless steal, with a plastic coating. It has a sturdy feel.On the other end is a cover for the Lithium backup battery and a soft/hard rest button. On the back of the case is the AA battery compartment, the speaker, and serial port connection.When opened the keyboard slides out to revel a black keyboard and a good sized screen. The keyboard really makes the difference, it has a good resonse. You know when you hit a key. It is hard to &quot;touchtype&quot; but &quot;hunt and peck&quot; works fine. Anyone who has bought a PALM, and then one of those foldable keyboards has bought the wrong machine.The screen is good, not great. After all it is 16 greyscale, not color. But there is an excellent backlit for dark conditions. However this does drain batteries. (I use rechargable and get about 7 hours of normal use) Sometimes there can be glare because of the reflective nature of the screen, but tilting the unit will alleviate this.On great feature is an enlarger/reducer icon. This is like changing the % of a document you want to see. Great for spreadsheets and EBooks. There is also a cut/copy/paste icon which is very handy.All of the major software applications have an icon on the bottom of the screen for quick access. Word and Excel are easily converted to/from your PC. The Psion versions have excellent features. All of the standard formating options are available, bold, underline, outline etc. The sheet has many mathmatical, financial and logical functions. There is also a nice graph feature, PIE, BAR, Line etc. in the sheet software.I have seen Excel on PALM devices but it is not the same. The screen is to small and if you want to WORK with a file you really need a keyboard!Adgenda and contact are standard. There is a regular and scientific calculator. There is a spellchecker/thesaurasisThere is a Jotter program, which allows quick entry of notes into what looks like 3 x 5 cards. Great for meeting notes.There is an excellent clock program as well an outstanding freeware program for world views of time.Also included is an &quot;Etch a Sketch&quot; program that allows free from writing/drawing and has many different brush featuresIncluded is a decent clipboard collection which can be copied into any document. This program is very usefull for quick notes, or drawing maps, flow charts, etc....There are other features such as internet connections, database, infra red printing and even programming on this that I have not even looked at.On the internet you amy easily download alot of freeware/shareware games, software, etc. I really like the EBooks on a Psion, the screen makes a BIG difference when reading.One last thing to remember, because of the keyboard and screen size, the Psion can seem a bit bulky when compared to a PALM device. However I carry it my back pocket or in a suit coat. If could easily fit inside a purse. If you travel alot you do not need to worry about docking stations, all you need is a couple of AA's. All in all a very good computer.
Great little camera. It's my first digital and impressive enough that my future son-in-law envies it. It fits in my purse without adding weight or bulk.
I was so looking forwarded to getting away from the chains of the IPOD and BS Operating system that does not allow you to share your own music. The Zune arrived!!! Then it was down hill from there, I had to spend hours on line to downlaod the program and then download the updates. Once all that was done, I hook it up and started to update, next thing I know, nothig the hard drive just quick. Big let down.
It's good to know that I can still by certain items on line, for there are times that I might not be able to find it in the store. Thanks!
I bought this volume control for my 64 Pontiac.. It has a nice heavy feel like the volume control on my vintage Panasonic home receiver.I have a portable Awai CD player that runs through a Audiobahn 2002t amp.. I have the volume control mounted on the side of my shifter. It's very handy, can't be seen and the sound is fantastic for having a little over $100 tied up in it...Just buy it!
As always, great quality cables from Tripp Lite. Don't go cheap on your NIC cables, tracking down a cable problem can be very tedious and unnecessary. These are top quality and well shielded CAT6 cables. Gauge of wire is substantial.
1. The USB ports on the sides are spaced far enough apart that I can use all the slots. And the one in front is great for the thumb drive.2. The lights are cool3. It works great4. It stands up most of the time! when I came into the office this morning it was on it's side but no biggie. I righted it and it was fine all day.The weighted base does make a difference and I think they made it as heavy as they could without taking away the portability feature.5. Did I mention it works great. My laptop had no problem going to sleep. It was instantly recognized. All the devices I've put on it have been recognized6. I don't know what one reviewer meant by it making noise. Mine is absolutely silent.7. I agree you need a scissors or knife to open the clamshell packaging no biggie.I liked it so much I bought a second one!!
This is a perfect travel case for the car especially if you have a built in DVD player. It is big enough to hold an assortment of movies and music. The layout makes it easy to find what you are looking for and keeping your disks protected. Mine did not have a carry strap, which was a little disappointing, but overall a great little case.
As other reviews have stated, the software REFUSES to install on my Dell Laptop, though the mouse works anyway. And also be aware that there are only 3 buttons. For some reason, this mouse doesn't include the left and right wheel buttons, which I didn't realize before buying it. But since the Logitech software won't even install, I wouldn't be able to configure these buttons anyway. In switching to this mouse, I gave up having to plug in a USB dongle, but lost my wheel buttons...a bad trade. So I'm disappointed, but I should have read more carefully before ordering.
I have been very disappointed with this machine: poor quality printing, jams easily, feeds paper poorly, and the scanning has never worked.To make matters worse, the Brother's customer service is among the worst I've encountered.
While I don't consider myself unusually stupid, I returned my first set of these speakers because I thought they were defective, as I couldn't get the LEDs to illuminate on the satellite speakers. The cord felt to be firmly attached, but nothing happened and they made no sound. It was only when I called tech support, after having the same problem on the second set of speakers, that I learned each satellite speaker has a subtle shape on the plastic casing just past the metal plug-a triangle on one and a rectangle on the other. Only when you align these with the subwoofer's matching holes do you get a connection. It would help if that was mentioned in the manual, but it is not. In any case, once the connection was made, I was quite pleased with the sound quality, and even the little green lights were purty.
I love this PDA. I had a Handspring Visor which was great, but it was time to upgrade to color and the latest OS. I decided for this PDA as it has the bigger screen that is used fully for writting documents and other things. Palm OS5 supports the bigger screen, so you will be seeing more programs for it. I use the MP3 player a lot. You can use Memory Stick Pro (256MB and higher) memory with a patch, and there is someone making a driver to use compact flash memory. You will not regret buying this PDA. My decisions: Windows? Hell no! I see too many people using the reset button too often, and that is to be expected from MS. Palm? Very stable and lots of apps. Never ever had a problem with it. Larger Clie versus smaller PDAs like the Tungsten T? I wanted also a PDA for browsing the internet via wireless lan (any Palm OS5 PDA can do it) but I like the larger screen for browsing. The other extras are nice too. For me, smaller PDAs are better for business use only.
Very pleased with the sub. It located in a big open room, and the notes hit low. For perspective, it makes every wall shake in my 2,000 sq ft home. I'm tempted to get another.
It soon became apparent after purchasing my Canon i70 printer that it was meant to travel, and that in a tiny briefcase. So, I purchased the CK-51 Cradle Kit mainly for the easily attachable, rechargable battery pack. Although I almost never use the cradle, the battery pack has never been taken off the printer once in the last four years. I can still print at least 25 or more pages of data on a single charge. Laptop and battery-operated printer have bounced all the globe with me, without a glitch. A most excellent addition to the Canon line of products!
The item I purchased was great. It was just like going into the store and getting what I wanted. Also the delivery was really fast. Much less then a week which was really surprising.
What a perfect looking little charger!However, according to the manual, it charges for 7 hours every time. It does not recognize the state of your batteries and shut off intelligently. This shortens battery life and wastes energy.It WILL charge single batteries or any combination of AAA and AA at the same time.Sony's model BCG-34H-S2EValue Cycle Energy Power Charger with 2 Aa Green Batteriesis very similar but has worldwide voltage (100-240v).From the Owner's Manual:* When the charger is plugged into the AC outlet, the LED indicator will light up and remain lit during the charging process.* The LED indicator will turn off in approximately 7 hours after the charging has begun.* Even if the batteries are fully charged, the LED indicator will remain lit for 7 hours.* The batteries should be fully discharged before they are recharged.The manual also has the following outrageous statement:* "WARNING: Use only Sony AA or AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries."If you can, spring for Sony's intelligent charger (BCG-34H RE4K):Cycle Energy Quick Refreash Charger with 4 Aa Batteries
I have had the 720 earphones for over a year now. We have 6 sets of earphones/earbuds in our house, and multiple iPods. We have Shure, Sony, and the Harman Kardon 720's. I personally like the Harman's best. I will note that the Shure earbuds are great, too - they are the 210's - but the Harman's block out background noise better, and have comparable sound quality.You might wonder why I've had the earphones so long, and am just now leaving a review. I lost one of the silicone earpads - getting off a rental car shuttle bus at night, had the earbud pulled out of my ear, lost the earpad. I was looking to purchase an identical grey earpad, but could only find yellow aftermarket earpads. So, I logged on to Harman Kardon's website, hoping to order a set. Couldn't find it, so I emailed customer service...HERE IS WHY I AM LEAVING THE REVIEW!!First, when the earpad was pulled from my ear, it was fairly forcible; I thought the earphone was damaged, but it worked fine - couldn't use it though, because I had lost the earpad. These earbuds are built like tanks; very well made and durable.As for obtaining a replacement earpad, I received an email within a couple of hours, telling me they would send me a replacement earpad at no cost. I received the earpads 2 days after Harman Kardon's customer service email. I was pleased with that, but it only gets better. No one asked me when I purchased the earphones - they just focused on my need: I had their product, and couldn't use it. So, when I open the box, there isn't just a single earpad wrapped or in a baggy - there is a kit, with three sets of replacement earpads for the gray silicone earpads, three sets of foam replacement earpads, and three sets of the filters - shipped to me at no cost, no questions asked.I don't know what your experience has been with service from company's, but I believe it has become successively worse over the last 5~10 years. The customer service and after-sale support from Harman Kardon is the best I've encountered, and the 720 earphones are built durably, produce excellent sound, and are very comfortable - I've had them over a year, and am basing this review on that time period, and the reason I am leaving the review is because this company has got the recipe.If I purchase another set of earphones, I am buying them from this company.
Adorama Filter Set for Budget Monolight Flash, Four Colored Plastic Filters. :) Four Colored Plastic Filters that fit onto the Budget Studio Flash. Red, Blue, Yellow and Green
The SATA hard drive in my HP desktop stopped booting up...I didn't think it was a hard drive "crash," because I know what hard drives sound like when it is a hardware failure. I'm not sure why Windows Vista stopped booting up, but when it did I could not access that hard drive. So I needed a way to retrieve the data. I could have taken the hard drive to the Geek Squad and paid over $150 for them to do it, but instead I ordered this device. Very straightforward. Within ten minutes after opening the package from Amazon, I had it connected to my old hard drive, plugged the other end (USB) into my wife's HP desktop, and was transferring files. Nothing to complain about with this product.
I bought this boombox for my classroom. It is great that you can connect any mp3 player as long as it had the normal headphone jack. It was a great purchase for a great price. My students love it that I can play both cd's and their iPods. The one bad thing is the cd draw has to be pushed back in which it more annoying than anything and it may cause a cd to not stay in the tray when starting to push. But, otherwise it is a great portable device that has a lot of potential. I highly recommend.
This thing is big feels strong design wise and functionality.Has a out of the way on off very good idea, the cord is seriously a heavy duty power cable.I have used Belkin Surges for a long time they always work fine, to be honest the only one I've had fail was an early 90s memorex that just died.Bottom line for $15-30 is worth buying, I have heard bad things about their warranty but to be honest you only want so many high dollar items plugged into each SP anyways :>.I recommend this and own two myself and one older Belkin 2000 c, they do make decent products and this is one of them
It's basically a great cable. I use it for plugging my ipod touch to my stereoor the sound system at church or even laptops to a sound system. Great item.
I just purchased my aiwa am-hx30 minidisc player from the wiz, and I absolutely love it!! I bought this minidisc player because I'm a music fanatic and I'm always making music mixes. So after researching on the internet which minidisc is the best, I chose aiwa's model. In my opinion, I think aiwa products are even better than sony products.The appearance and most importantly the quality of sound is fantastic!! For anyone who is looking for the best digital sound in their music mixes, I recommend you buy this product. You will not regret it!!
I bought this TV on a whim and it has come in so handy. We've used it in bed when sick, on a train, in the kitchen, and so on. Lately we've been using it more than our "real TV". Light and easy to use. TV tuning can get a ever so dicey every once in a while, but it is really not a problem.
I purchased an HL 5250DN over a year ago for home use mainly because other buyers had mentioned that the support for Macintosh was good. (We have Mac's at home) Then later on, at work (I'm the network admin) two of our aging Panasonic copier/printers starting to breath their last. They had been getting increasingly expensive to maintain for a long time.We had the local Panasonic rep out to quote us some new machines, but the prices were really high and gave us pause. Based on my experience at home - the wife is a doctoral candidate and has lots of printing to do all the time- I recommended trying the Brother printer. It was less than a third of the cost we were being quoted, but was rated for the same 20,000 pages per month duty cycle. If it didn't work out, it was a cheap experiment. If it did, we were money ahead. And in the current economic environment that's a BIG consideration.Well, I can report that after 13 months on the job everybody -especially the chief bean counter- loves the Brother HL5250DN. The duplex works great. Printing does curl envelopes a little, but if you are using LASER envelopes -as you should with this kind of printer- the curl is not that bad. The total cost of ownership is low, and when we bought it, these things were going for $250. In our office the printer usually does about 6 - 7 thousand pages per month, so it's nowhere near running at capacity. We ended up buying an MFC6880 refurbished multifunction network ready unit (has the same printer) based on the experience with this machine. It's also going great guns after 8 months on the job, and is a first rate copier/fax/printer/scanner.A note about the drum yield: With a Brother brand (OEM) drum -rated for 25,000 pages- we actually got about 39,000 pages before we needed to replace it. The Brother brand toner carts, rated for 3,500 or 7,000 pages, will give that many and a little more IF you use the "toner save mode". We have tried refurb/refill drums and toner carts, but were disappointed. The remanufactured drums only lasted about as long as one high capacity toner cart before they started streaking the pages, and the refill toner carts didn't work out very well either, dumping excess toner on pages after just a couple of thousand impressions. Switching back to new OEM products solved both problems instantly.
While it worked, I was pleased. It actually requires two slots for using powered USB components, such as an iPod, fan, or multi-picture card reader. Very compact design and works automatically with both Mac OS or XP Pro.Unfortunately, it failed after just one week. The failure was related to data transfer. The connected devices were receiving power, but they could not communicate with my laptop. Rebooting did not solve the problem. When I connected the USB devices directly, they worked fine. It looks like the data transfer chip failed or the connector for data failed. Either way, failure after just one week of use is not good.
Nice heavy duty mount! This is the best mount I have seen on the market. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a good quality mount.
Great product, as long as you don't need support.I have been trying to get a reasonable warranty response from McAlly on my drive enclosure since mid-May of this year. The RMA group in California seems to have sent me back the very same broken enclosure I sent them. In an open bag. With no packing slip. And no explanation. And since complaining to Krystel in California, no further feedback. At all.I have since written (last week) to Mcally using their website form, carefully outlining the timeline, the email communications back and forth, and so on. Nothing. At all.I am so appalled by this bad behavior as to stop purchasing their products altogether, and am looking for suitable replacements in each category. I am also notifying my customers of same, and advising them to do the same.I advise you to do the same.
its a very fancy remote to control all devices you have at home. although it can get a bit annoying to have to look at the remote to find the button to press but overall for those having to deal with 3+ remotes just to watch tv it's quite good.
I bought the INNO with a bit of skepticism bc I know the portable products are still in the early years and was not too impressed with the Myfi that I have played around with. I love Xm service, but 400 bucks for shotty reception didnt seem worth it. I was totally shocked, this thing is awesome! It takes a lot to WOW me, but this thing did just that. The reception is very good ( I live in Metro Philly area) and can play live XM with the unit just sitting in my cup holder with no car attenae with 95% reception (imagine when i get the car set up installed). The interface is super user friendly and this things is perfect for someone who has MPS they like, wants to hear new stuff (i personally get annoyed bc I have to freshen up my ipod stuff) and wants access to live things like the news,sports, etc. the record featurs is also great, as I will record channel i like and go edit out stuff i dont want to keep, and explore things I have not heard ever or in awhile. More memory would make it perfect, but having about 300 mp3 and 300 songs from XM is more then enough supplement to all of the channels i can surf...Truly beat my expectations! If the price is not too steep, buy one asap! This beats every XM and Siri radio by a mile and I have had a bunch...plus there is no stern so you dont feel like your paying the salary of that degenerate human being....Would give it more stars if possible!Get yours now!
The reason I give it one star is a major design flaw: the thing is physically too fat to fit into a lot of USB ports! Look at it. Whose idea was this? Obviously if you buy something like this, you're gonna want to plug it in to a variety of yet-unseen computers.Well, the problem is that the USB ports on the front (and back) of many towers (many of the more common Dells and Compaqs, for example) were designed with a cable in mind, not a bulky object like this. You'll find in many instances that you won't be able to bodily cram it in far enough for the OS to detect it!I don't have a problem with Lexar, and the engineering and software program behind this thing are certainly up to snuff, but the fact that you physically can't insert it into a variety of towers must be reckoned a deal-breaker. Don't buy it: you'll be sorry.However, Lexar, I must say, learned its lesson. Look around on Amazon for "Lexar Jump drive GB" and you'll see some of their newer sticks, which have been designed to be much slimmer and therefore more universally plug-innable.
I just received the Huey and it is great!!!I have used Spyder2 before and this one blows it away.The Huey is much more intuitive then the Spyder and calibration process is much faster.I am using it to calibrate 2 monitors on Vista Home basic 64bit and it works perfect.I am really happy with it and I cannot understand all the negative feedback it got in Amazon. Maybe Pantone had a defective series of these, but no more.I highly recommend this product, especially for the price.
I think the ipod mini is really good and strong. I dropped mine and it got a scratch on the screen and a tiny dent in it. I really like it because I think it holds a good amount of songs. If you want an ipod with a lot of space for songs, you should get a 6 GB or a normal ipod. Anyway, I really think this is VERY good!!!
Heres the skinny. The Cdplayer is skinny, the LCD controller can play game(s), excellent radio frequency and sound compared to other CD/radio players,-10/+10 track skip to shorten time to switch ahead.Basically its a very state of the art CD/MP3 player. To the people that complains about short battery life, did you know that the battery included are only about 1/3 charged? I used it all, charged it overnight, and it lasted the promising hours it said it will. As for damaged headphone included or any other broken part are impossible. The SlimX come in a BOX, unlike other CD players which usually come in some hard-plastic covering. You probably bought it used if you have damaged parts.The SlimX delivers what it promise's. Great sound, great radio, great battery life, and great protection with antiskip. And for the people that say there players cannot work on the first try, or skips alot, try turning on the ROOT fucntion, if you dont know what that is or dont know how, then you probably dont even own this product.
I have been using these headphones for the past year while traveling back and forth between Raleigh, NC and Atlanta, GA (about an hour flight). I plug them right into my Blackberry and listen to music or watch movies/TV shows. I am not a rich man and I cannot compare noise-cancelling ability to Bose but I do know that Bose is overpriced and these headphones work beautifully for my needs. I have used them on longer flights (cross-country) and they do hurt my ears after a while. They fit snug against my head and the battery life is good (14 hours on one AAA). I always carry a spare though.If you are looking for a decent noise-cancelling headphone at a cheap price, then these are the way to go. I saw on reviewer who broke their headphones, I don't know how he did it or how they handled them, mine have stayed intact for over a year (I bought two pairs, one for me and one for my wife).I only gave them 4 stars because after a few hours of use, my ears begin to hurt but I also know that not every ear or head are the same so it will vary from person to person.
This rewinder is the worst I've ever tried. The first one I got was dead upon arrival. I sent for a replacement and it worked for about a week then quit completely. Stay away!
I Make and Sell Karaoke CD's you can view my C D's at JimsKaraoke dot com , and I go on tours with the Barefoot Man from the Cayman Islands and I use these speakers for my presentation , these are best sounding speakers I have ... You will need an equalizer to use them on a TV ... The Sound and Look is just great and it's a great deal for the money ... Thanks Jim
Great product. Very good design and build quality, easy assembly. This must be the professional installer choice (which I'm not). But being an Industrial engineer, I frequently see where products can be improved. This one just has two things missing, 1) At least (4) Flat Head M5 3/8" screws for fixing the radio to the ISO brackets, as you can't use the ones from the stock radio, those are hex type head. The other thing is, a hole in the mounting brackets, aligned with one of the radio and ISO bracket holes, so you can permanent fix the radio to the kit, I did make the hole myself, it's not a big deal, but you have to take precise measurements. This came to my mind when inserting the back plug, the radio slide out from the kit easily. It's not complete necessarily, but I like the things tight and secured. Other thing, don't forget to order the Turbowire kit 70-1761, this will make your electrical installation very easy, even the radio manufacturers recommend this Metra hardness kit.
Again, Cables to go has provided an excellent product with a fantastic price. I had purchased a second computer and have both computers in a smaller roo. Unfortunately, the first computer was not wireless network ready, so I had to get a wired router. Not wanting to spend a ton more for cables at a big box store I turned to Amazon to find Cables to go with a great price once again. I had purchased HDMI cables from them previously and they haven't failed my expectations. They work great. I definitely will purchase more cables if needed from Cables to Go.
For the price paid I expected some cheesy cell phone holder. Much to my surprise this holder was very high quality and has served its purpose so far. It was a nice surprise to know that you don't have to pay mall prices for mall quality. thank you
I don't know why anyone would complain about this product. I got it for $30 and it works great. It DOES NOT play WMA for those of you wondering, but I have a program that converts WMA to MP3, so that's no problem for me. It was a little confusing figuring out how to program the FM radio, but I figured it out myself in about 5 minutes. If you're really having trouble you can look online at www.sonicblue.com/support. It gives you all the help you'll need. I'm not sure of how the battery life is other than what the product claims, no problems there. I've already got it hooked up in my car too, and it works in there. The picture makes it appear as if there really are only a few buttons, but the large circle has play/pause/on, forward, back, stop/off buttons that are all multifuncional as well as a special button that enables different play modes as well as the radio. It's not very complicated. So far I love this thing. Get one if they're still only $30
I bought this model Lind Auto/Air adapter last March and I have not had any problems with it at all. The main reason I bought this unit was because I like to access the internet through WiFi hotspots(http://intel.jiwire.com/) from around the country as I travel. Fast internet service and all you need is a wireless card for your notebook or desktop computer. I just got tired of constantly having to replace my EXPENSIVE notebook batteries. Not anymore, thanks to the auto/air adapters that are available. I owned a Targus Auto/Air adapter (Model APD10US) before I bought this far superior product from Lind Electronics. Needless to say, it is not in use any longer. Read the reviews on Amazon for that product. You will then understand that others faced some of the same problems as myself. Lind products are built to last. Not cheap plastic like their competitors. Compare for yourself and do your own research. I think you will agree with my review. Additional information can be obtained here: www.lindelectronics.com I hope this information will help you make a better informed decision.J.W. from Texas
This was the first digital camera I purchased, and I must say that I got quite lucky.The resolution is brilliant at 5.1 MP. You can stretch and crop all you want without distortion, and it doesn't have that blurry look quintessential of digial cameras.The price is an excellent bargain, especially since here it is offered for $350 (probably subject to change) as opposed to the list $450.It is very user friendly, and has many functions to produce the optimum photo for your situation/context. The amount of flash is automatically decided by the camera, making one's life easier, although you do have the power to override flashes.I recommend that you pruchase the two-sided, 128 MB each memory stick by sony to go along.My only negative comment would be that the batteries are not the super-power ones found in most other cameras. I don't know much about their chemical composition or any of that, but I do maintain that the batteries have a tendency to run out rather fast. However, they are rechargeable and the camera comes with an included recharger you can plug in to an electrical outlet.I really suggest you buy this camera. I am certainly glad I did.
Just wanted to post a review here since I am thrilled with these guys. Put them in the rear doors of my 99 F250 Scab and they are fantastic. Great highs, amazing lows for a 5x7/6x8 speaker and they absolutely blow away the Kenwood 6x8 "components" I put in the front doors... To the point that I am extremely tempted to buy another set and replace the kenwoods with them! Anybody on the fence about these, they are the best sounding 5x7 I've heard (which, maybe, doesn't say too much). But be advised as others have mentioned mounting requires a little coaxing of the screws, not too bad though.Great speaker so far!
If your goal is simply to listen to hours and hours of music then this is the perfect mp3 player. I especially like having multiple playlists and shuffle play. The headphones are contructed well but the sound is just barely average. Overall though, still a great value for the price.
I bought the Pentax K10D to take pictures at my sister's wedding earlier this year, and I bought this particular kit after doing a lot of checking at local and internet camera shops.The K10D is an EXCELLENT camera, and a great introduction to the world of digital SLRs. I've rediscovered my inner photo bug, and it's largely because of this camera. I found it to be easy to use, the battery life is GREAT!, and the pictures turn out beatifully. It's done well in bright sunlight, indoor settings, nighttime photos, group photos, landscape photos, you name it and it seems to be able to handle it -- the only exception I can think of is some indoor dimly-lit photos without a flash, but any camera would have problems with that.(I have to say I've also gotten envious looks and comments from a LOT of friends and relatives. A lot of people besides me like this camera.)This particular kit is an excellent kit for the price. The only dissatisfaction I had was with the SLR gadget bag, it seemed to be a bit on the cheap side. But the lenses are great, the battery grip and battery are great, and the extra USB card and card reader are great.
I am completely satisfied with this drum. It works just as well as my original brother drum. I would buy this again when I need a new one.
For the price, this is a very good camera. Image quality is great but can be improved by manually tweaking the settings. The shutter lag is about average, but I had hoped that it could have been a tad faster. Burns through 4 AA's batteries very quickly (lasted one day when using flash) so the other reviewers' recommendations to use rechargeable NiMH are right on. Be aware that Canon cameras sometimes have a problem with the lens mechanism which results in the dreaded E18 error. If the warranty has ended, the cost to fix is very expensive. Since this is an old problem, I can only blame Canon for not addressing this issue in the later models.
The cable is very sturdy, and the connectors are not cheap so they won't break. The cable is more of a bright white versus the "off-white" color shown in the picture.
I bought this unit when I knew nothing about geotagging photos. It was Sony, after all, so how far wrong could you go?Well... pretty far wrong as it turns out. Nicely styled, the Sony GPSCS1KA is simply not up to the task. It needs absolutely unobstructed access to the open sky, which is simply not practical. Right from the start I was disappointed with how insensitive it was. Like all such units, it has a light that glows when you have successfully locked on to a satellite, or more specifically, a series of satellites so that the position can be determined. I seldom had the pleasure of seeing that light glow. All too familiar was the frustrating blinking light that indicated that the unit was seeking a signal and not finding one.Since then I have learned that the secret sauce in these devices is the GPS chipset. The leaders in this field are the latest MTK chipsets and the SiRFIII. I have since bought units from GiSTEQ and Royaltek that have these chips and have no such problems. The Royaltek uses the SiRFIII and is also compatible with some free Web software (included) called locr. this software makes it easy to tag your photos and then immediately see your photo locations on Google Maps within a locr window.The GiSTEQ uses the MTK chipset and provides good performance and its own proprietary software for tagging and displaying on Google Maps. There is also an optional ($20 dlownload) "Pro" version of the included Phototrackr software for tagging RAW images, which is of particular interest to me.All in all, the Sony is to be avoided until and unless a new model appears with a decent GPS chipset.
I purchased this last month because my old mouse had broke. It works really well. It is very smooth to work with and battery life is good. The color of the mouse is so pretty and matches my laptop perfectly. I would recommend this to anyone needing a new, pretty colored mouse. It works well and is very affordable. It shipped quickly and arrived in perfect condition. Even the included batteries worked well.
Get this item and you will not regret it.One shot installation and very simple.Good product and of course Amazon is excellent especially customer support.enjoy
My laptop speakers on my Thinkpad were low volume even when put at the highest level. This Verbatim lightweight USB speaker (which actually has two small speakers, although I don't get a stereo effect from them since this item is small and they're close together), pumps up the volume! It's loud even at a low level. Definitely a good product, and I think you'd only get a stereo effect with two separate speakers that are far apart from one another.
I was pretty skeptic when buying an HDMI cord at this price. But I hooked it up to my HDTV and the picture is excellent. Looks as good as my brothers TV and he has a $100 monster cable for his.
Both units showed power but were dead on arrival. Using a new clean install with Win XP. Bought 2 I Rocks units for a few dollars more plugged them into the same system and they operated (and still are) very smooth. Listen to the reviews (I did not) Sabrent is not worth your time.**** Amazons return policy is great !! You cannot ask for any better response than I received !!! ****
This is the first time I purchased a product by Tiffen. I'm using this UV Protection filter mainly for the protection of my new lens, and I assume most people purchase a UV filter for the same reason. The main drive for me to choose this product is because of the reduced price and the 10-year warranty. Being a simple UV filter, there aren't any extra effects except the advertised &quot;Helps eliminate bluish cast in images.&quot; My prints just came back, and I can't really see too much of a difference with my untrained eyes.
I purchased this unit so I could utilize my 12W7 as a low bass Sub-Woofer (>80hz)and my 10 inch a/d/s as a upper range Sub-Woofer (80-125 hz). To make a long story short I utilized the built-in crossover on one of my amps, the pyramid sub-woofer crossover as well as the sub crossover on my head unit to accomplish this. I was not in the market for a 3-way crossover but needed something to split my lower range frequencies and decided to purchase this unit. My big mistake was that I was installing a low-end component into a fairly high-end car audio setup. The crossover itself is of sound construction, but after I installed and set the unit up I would get the notorious turnoff THUMP and also was hearing alternator whine through my sub-woofer. The unit did do a good job of filtering out the higher frequencies but caused additional unfavorable effects (The two listed above). If you're looking for a low-cost crossover to filter out the high frequencies for a Sub-woofer setup that's in your trunk, the only unfavorable issue you MAY have is a turnoff THUMP, you will likely not be able to hear the alternator whine with the speakers in your trunk. I never tried installing a ground loop isolator or in-line filter to address the issues listed above. It is very possible that installing one or both of these would have taken care of the alternator whine and turn off THUMP. Very few car audio systems are created equally, therefore, you may not encounter any of the issues I observed.I decided to go with an AudioControl crossover/equalizer to take care my needs. After installing the new crossover, I no longer had the alternator whine or turn off THUMP.
This phone was just awful! When we bought it, we kept being unable to get a dial tone, and frequent calls to tech service did not help. Each person I spoke to said the others didn't know what they were doing. I finally realized, after doing everything they said, that the phone wasn't making contact with the base, and when that happened it wouldnt give a dial tone when we picked it up. You had to slam it into the base as many as 7 or 8 times to get it to contact. Then it wouldn't charge, or hold a charge. There is a remote &quot;locating&quot; tone, but that doesn't work either, because it beeps more loudly at the base station than the phone does, so you can't hear the phone's sound if they are both within hearing range. This phone was a complete waste of money.
These speakers appeared to be a good basic pair of speakers for those who want a no-frills, inexpensive system. They look pretty nice, admittedly. Power is drawn through a USB port, which is a nice idea - no bulky transformer. And herein lies the problem.Power from the USB port needs to be filtered; on these speakers, it is definitely not. They hiss, crack, and transmit/amplify every electronic interference signal that comes out of your PC. Move your mouse, and you hear clicking. CD-ROM usage is even worse. The noise renders the speakers unusable, for even the most patient among us.For the price, they're not even worth the effort to return ship them. These are totally unusuable and going straight into the trash.
I ordered it then I didn't need it. So I stored it for later use. It looks just like what I ordered
bought this to replace an old madcatz resurfacer. this one works 100 times better than the old one. fairly quick in its process. changing the wheels is simple but if you have a really scratched up disc its best to use all 3 sets in order which is a lil tedious. i havent had a disc yet that couldnt be made at least 95% newlike. good product for the price.
Not much to say about it other than it does what it is supposed to do. The tolerances are just about right and the plastic from which it is made seems to be of nominal quality. Time will tell.
Beginner DSLR Photographer - just bought myself a usedCanon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens - Blackfrom a pawn shop in my area.Used this white balance card the other day for the first time while shooting some products for ebay and it worked perfectly.Very satisfied - Love the "stand" feature and the size.
I bought this mostly for the purpose of improving my connection during black ops and bad company 2. This router really works! I went from being a 10-10 type player (or worse) during team deathmatch to being a 20-10 player just by using this router with my xbox instead of the router comcast gave me. Before, I would see a player, aim down the sights and start shooting, only to end up dead. When watching the kill cam, apparently the person had time to see me, aim, fire, while the whole time I never officially did shoot back. Now it is much more even.
I come from the background of using only fully manual SLR's like the F3 and have not adjusted that well to the 995. For one, getting used to autofocusing has been a challenge. Also, the manual's description of features is far from adequate. For instance, it's description of using bracketing is incorrect. When the camera is set on single shooting and in bracketing mode, you must shoot 3 or 5 separate pictures whereby each will be a bracket less than the last. This is far different then shooting with an SLR whereby it will three all three at one time. Also, autofocusing is not that fast nor that accurate. Being able to set the folder where to store the photos on the memory card is great. The upload software that comes with camera is quite nice and very simple.My particular 995 lost it's ability to perform autosensitivity somehow and I have to get it repaired already. This otherwise would be a good feature whereby you don't have to select ISO 100 or 200 as the camera will do that for you. Too bad it does not work. Additionally, Nikon Digital support people don't seem to know the first thing about photography. I have call so many times to learn some of the features because their staff is not knowledgable about the cameras or about photography. Not to be confused with the film based division which are the finest tech support people in the industry.In a nutshell, the 995 is a great camera that will blow you away with the results you will get. The healthy 35-152mm zoom lens is just great along with the many many features it has in it's menus. My wife has the Olympus 3030 which I find takes even more remarkable photos and is far easier to use. But, I bought the 995 and I'm gonna stick it out due to my tireless faith in Nikon. The batteries actually last longer than I thought they would. I bought 2 spare batteries so that I can cycle through them while on vacation. At a recent wedding, I shot about 120 pic's on one 96Mb card. That's very cool. Buy it, read the manual, read it again and again, and I think you'll be happy with the results.
Just approaching the one year mark my Ipod began skipping through songs and freezing up. Following another week the ipod hard drive failed. After looking online at discussion groups this seems like a common problem. There are currently no fixes other than "purchase a new Ipod." Pretty expensive device for only one year of very moderate use. Apple should change their name to Crapple. It would be more fitting.
This product will work, if you wrap your iPhone in a clear wrap product first, I purchased an iWrap system. By wrapping the iPhone first I created a snug fit in the case that will do 3 things: 1. keeps the case from flexing which I believe leads to its self-unlatching 2. keeps out small particles 3. if a small particle does get in, the phone won't scratch.I don't use the belt clip because I don't like hanging $400 off my person. But I did try it and found the clip useless. The belt clip that doubles as a stand, unlatches from itself and goes into stand mode allowing the phone to swing out from the body. Not good! What is good, the clip is removable.Also, if you buy this case you won't be able to use the iPhone docking station. You will have to purchase a USB sync cable.I still like this product for the following reasons: 1. Aesthetics of the iPhone are preserved 2. Plastic acts as an additional shock absorber.
IVE OWNED THIS PLAYER FOR 2 WEEKS NOW AND CANT STOP BEING AMAZED AT THE CLARITY AND AWESOME SOUNDTRACK OF HD DVD TOSHIBA MAKES A FAR BETTER PRODUCT THEN SONY THIS PLAYER IS SOMEWHAT BIGGER THEN I EXPECTED BUT YOU CANT ARGUE WITH ITS PERFORMANCE I CAN JUST IMAGINE WHAT WILL BE OUT IN A COUPLE OF YEARS I JUST HOPE THAT MORE TITLES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. I CAN NOW SAY GOODBYE TO MY SD DVD PLAYER AND HELLO TO HD DVD IT MAKES MY PLASMA HDTV PERFORM TO ITS CAPABILITY JUST LIKE BEING AT THE THEATER WITHOUT THAT GUY SITTING IN BACK OF YOU WHO CANT SHUT UP
Overall, a very good monopod. I've always been a fan of Slik. It's light, so carrying it around isn't annoying. And the ballhead makes it very versatile. A lot of the monopods available do not have a ballhead. I would definitely recommend this product.
This replaced a wallet just like it that I had been using for years, even though it was designed to be a camera case. I like how everything is in one slot and the velcro makes it so that nothing slips out.
It's a filter for a camera as old as the stone age but it doesn't say that anywhere on the product description. You realize it until you get the damn thing.
These cable are work perfect for my application. I've got a super long hallway and needed to mount security cameras with audio. These are perfect. The cable is thin, but they work well. No noise or distortion. Also 150ft of thinner cable is easier to work with as opposed to thick ones. Only 2 things I didn't like was the fact that I need to completely un-roll the cable then re-roll it to make my runs because of the way it was packaged and the connector ends have very short leads meaning the connections on the DVR need to be close together. These were not problems, just personal preferences. I would still recommend these cable because they do work well.
Solid design and looks good. Perfect for my entertainment center.Does what advertised. Very happy with itI recommend it !!
I can get pretty far from the base and get good sound. They are really bulky though.
We bought Garmin 250 GPS from Amazon for our family's first trip to Canada this summer. It turned out to be a huge help for us. It's very precise, and very easy to use.
I have had this keyboard for over 2 years and it has worked great for me. I love the ergonomic design and the padded wrist rest. The only complaint I have about it is the space bar which makes a lot of noise when you hit it and takes more pressure than other keys due to the design. If they ever decide to improve it they could split it into two buttons and that would easily fix the problem.
Fantastic value for this product. Bought this cable based on a review by CNET, there is no need to spend $50 on a cable that you can get for under $10. Works great and would buy it again.
I used this several times with cheese, veggies, and fruit. It does work but takes a little care. Be careful how you place food into chute because it tends to get pulled around cones into unit. It still works but you have chunks to pull out afterwards...
I don't know why I waited too long to buy a small, convenient optical mouse. It's a great value and works very well with a notebook. The retractable cord is a convenience and the size is just right for working on small tables such as on an airplane tray. It is also very attractive and looks expensive. It comes with a small carrying case which can fit nicely in your pocket. For the business traveler with a notebook computer, forget the built-in trackball in your notebook and invest in this modestly priced mini optical mouse from Targus.
The case is almost perfect. If it had a way to store the headphones it would exactly right.
I have had two expirences with the Killer Nic. I used it on my 5 year old computer about three years ago, and it was clearly a disappointment on that machine. I took it out and put it into storage.For the last year I have been using a HP m9180f bought from Amazon and have enjoyed it very much. It is a pretty good gaming machine in its own right, however everyone in gaming catches up with the latest machines and even surpasses them fairly quickly. I noticed it was getting ever so much harder to get in the higher positions playing COD WW on multiplayer.So this week I though what the heck, lets give the old Killer Nic another chance at it. What a surprice! on the machine mentioned above, it became faster and MUCH smoother. I noticed on the first three games I entered I was 1st place twice and 2nd place once! quite an improvement on my recent game play. I only have the one video card Nvidia 8800gt, but now it seemed like it was running with two cards.Well to say the least I am well pleased with this developement, now my $300 purchase 3years ago is finally paying off!You know I can't really advise anyone on this card, it failed and made my first machine less than what it should have. And of course on the other hand it really helped my new computer. So I will leave it up to you, If you buy this card I think it will improve a newer machine with duel core quad cpu and video card of a newer generation DX9 and DX10. It does work with the right combination and the price has come down a bit.One last thought, The reason I gave this 4 stars and not 5 is the trouble with intergration into the computer was not smooth, I had to play a lot with the first computer to even get it run, and the second computer has some issues also but I finally got it working well with my Vista 64 operating system.
This is an awesome product, meets all claims. Makes reading many kinds of memory cards easy. Solidly built, fully-featured and yet easy to use. Little to no setup, easily used under both MS Windows and Linux. It does everything I want it to.
I bought this vacuum because it looked very durable. The very first bag burst open inside the cloth bag and the zipper got stuck while trying to take it out. The tiny little zipper broke off immediately. Every subsequent bag change has been accomplished with a pliers to pull the zipper. I have had several bags burst open at about half full. This vacuum does not suck. It leaves anything difficult to pick up, i.e. staples, sand, ice melt salt, etc. behind to be picked up by hand. It also takes several passes to pick anything that other vacuums(cheaper vacuums), in my experience, will pick up easily. I'm not sure what most of the folks leaving 5 star reviews are looking for in a vac, but they must be masochistic to like this hunk of junk. Now I see the physical durability of this unit as a curse because I may not be able to justify the purchase of a new one until it breaks down.
The Quantaray 18mm -50mm kit lens is a good lens for a first time dslr user. I would not recommend this lens for a serious photographer due to its slow autofocus. The construction of the lens is good for a kit lens.
I am still learning, but so far so good. It is compact and seems easy enough to work with. Hopefully I will continue to enjoy using it.
This camera is nothing short of a mini marvel.Evidentually Fuji did some homework as the 3100 and 5100 take excellent pictures.The difference between the two lies in (you guessed it!) the features.The S3100 is a auto focus (point and shoot camera) while the S5100 is a auto focus (point and shoot)/manual camera.The s7000 has even MORE features than the S5100.The reason I spent the extra dollars and got the 5100 instead of the 3100 is simple.I like having the choice of switching auto everything off at times.Yeah I know there are Olympus digital cameras,Pentaxes,Kodaks,Sonys,Canons,JVCs and a bunch more but this camera has been good to me.P.S. Although they give you a complimentary 16MB XD card,I'd invest in at least a 256MB XD card and some rechargable batteries...but you knew that didn't you?
I had an old one that died on my. This one is good, a bit nosier than my old one but new technoligy sometimes goes that way.
I bought this for my husband who is deployed!So he can watch the movies and pictures he took on his external hard drive, since it has USB ports..This sounded more than perfect. I did look at the rest of the reviews, sounded safe.It didn't arrive broken, scratch or used .. It simply doesn't turn on!!!He is unable to return it back to me, so now we are stuck with something that doesn't work'
It's a nice case, but I bought it for a 7" DVD/TV and it just fits inside. I wish it had more room. Even if it were a little deeper, to hold the charger & antenna better. Everything fits, but just fits.
Filter is very cool. Took me quite a while to figure out the best setting with the camera to get a good shot, but after I did, it is great.
These are great for mailers and also labelling individual items. I checked and they are actually cheaper than the continuous roll tape. Be careful when you put them on plastic. They stick like crazy. If you need to remove them cleanly, use a blow-dryer to heat them up then try to remove.
I too got these free from Crutchfield when I bought a pair of Infinity Speakers. At retail ~$100 I figured that they would have to have some redeeming qualities, but I have to agree with everybody else: they have no bass, and sound tinny and scratchy even when properly inserted into the ear canal. I tried both tip types to no avail. I even tried removing the filters with the supplied tool, hoping that would improve the bass; no luck. I compared these to a no-name $9 pair of iPOD-type earphones and the cheapies won hands-down. About the only good thing to say about these is that they come with an iPOD/headphones zippered case that would otherwise cost ~$15.
I have had it for a few months after having IPAQ 2210.X50v works great , however, has shorter battery life.Another BIG reason for my disappointment is that I wanted to use it with a CF slot based GPS in my car. The problem is, all car chargers I could get for this model simply do not charge the unit when it is on. So, if you are driving with x50v on for a few hours, the car charger does not help, the PDA eventually dies on you leaving you without further directions. :( I bought a few different car chargers (one is USB based, another one with a cable that "support high current", and a regular simple car charger), none of them could handle this problem, so I gave up.It is worth to mention that IPAQ 2210 that I used previously with the same GPS parts for long time, never had this problem. Given that GPS navigation was one of the main reasons I bought this PDA, I downgrade it to tree stars.
I love these headphones. They are very comfortable, and the sound quality is just great. I recommend them not just to professionals, but also to anyone who wants to enjoy their music down to the smallest detail. They arrived faster than anticipated.
Liked the option of one unit with both VCR/DVD.Installed in minutes. The DVD has an optical jack which provides a very high quality sound. Integrated nicely to my surround receiver and big screen for a real home theater environment.Don't let the people who DID NOT installs theirs properly mis lead you. This is a very nice unit, and no problems.
I was a reluctant convert to digital photograhy and settled on the C-2040 after carrying out extensive research. The clarity of the photos are fantastic and the colours are beautifully saturated. It is very well featured with a good selection of exposure modes and settings, including spot metering. The build quality is excellent and it feels very solid. I cannot go back to film after this!! The f1.8 lens and the ISO400 setting are particularly valuable, allowing you to take natural light photos in conditions that you wouldn't dream of with a film camera.Complaints.. you'll need to get a decently sized memory card - 64mb is useful, and a rechargeable battery set. It is not as pocketable as I thought it would be, and the lens cap is not integrated. The lens is not as wide as I'd like, though you can get adapters to fix that. You'll also miss the lack of sound on your quicktime movies. The Camedia software is not the best but it does the job. And finally, as with most digital cameras, you'll have to work around the slight shutter delay.Overall though, the camera has given me nothing but joy! It has all the functions a typical enthusiast needs, with the control of a decent film SLR and the size of a reasonable compact snapshot camera. You may baulk at the initial cost of a digital camera, but as soon as you start downloading those pictures it will all start to make sense. For all photographers looking into the waters of digital photography, this is as good a place to jump in!
Pros: 1. Cheapest external TV tuner with remote.Cons: 1. resolution limited to 320 x 240 pixels due to USB 1.0 bandwidith limitation.2. Unstable driver on my Dell Precision laptop. Needs frequent reinstall of the application file.3. Slow response to video capture, frequent frame drops even at lowest resolution.4. Bundled application CD is not user friendly. You need to find your USB/TV application file folder from about 10 different supported hardware folers.5. Bundled Ulead Videomaker software is two generation old. Need another $... upgrade to current version.I bought the Startech USB TV tuner through amazon.com with free UPS ground and the box arrived my home within a week. It is a brand new white (OEM) box with all the cables and CDs. I have a Hauppauge WinTV PCI TV tuner card for about three years. It works great while it is annoying to open a small window on your monitor while you are working on something else. So I bought this external TV tuner for my Dell laptop and now I have two monitors to look at. However, whenever I unplug the TV tuner from my laptop, then restart the computer, there is a memory error message. When I replug in the TV-tuner, the remote is no longer functioning. However, a quick reinstall of the application file fixes this issue. So you better keep your application CD handy all the time. My desktop computer does not have this issue. However, you could buy a internal PCI TV-tuner card (without remote) for $... with true S-VHS quality.In conclusion:If you are not comfortable to manipulate your computer, don't buy this (Startech TV-tuner).If you are looking for high quality TV image, don't buy this.If you are into video editing, don't buy this.If you are like me, enjoy listening to the TV but also don't want to miss watching any key shots, buy this TV-turner card for your laptop.
It's not the best Amp in the world, but if your just looking to add a little umph to your system, or push a new set of drivers that our stock receiver can't power, then this amp is a great choice. With the built-in crossover and level/bass boost controls, you can find the amp's sweet spot for your car to get great sound - in the bottom end of it's range. Don't expect this amp to perform well at full output - I run mine between 40-50%. Enough to drive my speakers (400W Max) not enough to cause any noticeable distortion.
I have to try to connect 2x everytime I get in the car before it works. Was not able to upload contact either. Maybe it's a Sprint, Samsung Q issue?
Have had several problem with this product,broken head ban,only one side volume at times, this is the second unit i have gotten and volume works the same as the previous one.Would not recommend this unit.
Good leather case for Z1. Magnetic closure could be improved upon. Otherwise, great case.
I have now had my 14" ibook for going on two years and it is still a treasure. This was my primary Mac for about a year and i have since purchased a G5 iMac but the ibook is still my favourite. Although based on specs and tech yammer it is not up to scratch I can think of few things that I can't do with this smart looking machine.Even though it isn;t a G4 it runs ichat with no problem and basically does everything that my imac does..without the fan noise. I run photoshop, word, flash and even imovie on it with no complaints from this trusty little workhorse Maybe if I used a stopwatch I would see that it is slower than newer machines but really, the difference would be a matter of seconds and that dpesn;t really matter in the great scheme of things. The fact that the fan seldom kicks in makes the ibook a truly quiet machine and with an external keyboard and a stand it makes a great desktop replacement. An external HD is a good addition, though, as the basic 40gig builtin drive fills up fairly quickly. Upgrading to the max of 640mb RAM also causes a real speed boost.Road warriors will find that the ibook is very sturdy, looks great, and gets excellent battery life..mine is two years old and I still get 4.5 hours out of the original battery.In a word if you are on a budget and want to use all the iLife applications and virtually every other application this machine comes highly recommended.
We bought this model for the price and what it included. Unfortunately I guess you get what you pay for, especially when the employees really don't have much to say about it. We charged the battery and then decided to test it out. Well all we got was a screen saying that it was reading the DVD. We were able to get it to play once, and even then you could not see the picture.
I decided to buy a cd/mp3 player when their prices fell nicely ... After studying some technical details I chose the SP 90, which had several promising features, including:- nice design- ear-in headphones with very long cord- good battery life- mp3 id tag recognitionHowever, in the course of using it I experienced major problems with playing not only the mp3 discs but even the regular audio ones. The player was skipping and stopping even when sitting on my desk with full batteries. It happened several times so I returned it to the store with no problems but I lost my trust for the Sonicblue and I bought an Aiwa ...I can also add that my experience with mp3 discs does not confirm 15 hour battery life, but rather 8-10 hours. Also, the ear-in headphones became annoying, kind of painful to my ears. Lastly, the design of the control buttons could be better so that you could recognize them by the touch, without looking. The buttons lack some marks on the surface, and are too small in general.
My Roland BR-8 Re Didgital Recorder is kinda outdated and runs on these Zip Disks. I was so happy to find the Disk on Amazon. They have hepled me so much. When, and probably soon, I go to purchase a new Didgital recorder, I will make my purchase on Amazon.Com
La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-OAK Atomic Wall Clock with Outdoor TemperatureGreat Clock Really love the weather forcast
I chose this camera for its 12x zoom and the flip-out view screen (which enables you to take pictures of yourself, without much hassle)The image quality is very good. And it runs on 4 AA (standard) batteries, which are easy to find.Though it may be a little bit bulkier compared to other slimmer models, the features in the S3 IS are hard to beat. I would otherwise have bought the Panasonic FZ7 if not for the flip-out view screen.This is my second camera, my first one was the Canon Powershot A70, which also was a very good camera, and I liked it very much.
I am not technologically savvy, but I find this camera intuitive and easy. I take both family photos and art shots and have been pleased with the color quality and the range of options for manipulation. Worth the price for me.
I've had a pair of these for about a year now. I use them for astronomy. I will compare the 10x50's to an older pair of Celestron Ultima 8x56's.The Ultima series used to be made in Japan. My older Japanese made 8x56 were expensive--about $275. These new DX's are made in China, so I was initially a little concerned about their quality.Compared to my older 8x56's these are almost as good. They lose a bit of sharpness at the edges. My 8x56's also lose some sharpness at the edges but not as close to the edge as the 10x50s. I'd say that optically, they are pretty similar but the 8x56's are bit better note that the difference isn't huge and would only be noticed when looking at stars.These are a pretty rugged pair of binoculars. They have a nice exterior and are waterproof. My 8x56's have an inferior exterior. Portions of the exterior has been scraped off. These are light use binoculars so I was pretty disappointed in the exterior. The 10x50's are much better in this regard.The 10x50's have twist down eyecups. Too much pressure on the eyecups does cause them to creep a bit, but it isn't a big deal. The 8x56's had fold down eyecups which are a bit of a pain.The 10x50's have eye relief that is a bit better. If you wear glasses, the 10x50's are a good choice.Overall, the 10x50 DX's are a good deal, but since they are Chinese made the quality will potentially vary a bit from pair to pair. This is common when comparing Japanese-made to Chinese-made optics.For astronomy use, these are a good, inexpensive choice and I would buy them again. They are less than 1/2 of what I paid for the older 8x56's and optically almost as good.I gave them 4 stars due to the lack of edge sharpness--otherwise they would be a 5. Astronomical binoculars need to be very precise and these are pretty good but could be better.For normal terrestrial viewing you'd never notice the lack of sharpness at the edges so don't let that turn you off.Overall, a very good pair for the money.
Overall a good product. I had some hard disk errors at one point where I had to take the battery out to get it to turn off. It kept saying "rebuilding library" and then freeze part of the way through- but it seemed fix itself. The touch pad works well. The packaged software it a little weak, but does have some good points to it. For the money it's a good MP3 player.
Beware....Very good computer and excellent as far as a media computer goes. It has lots of stuff I never had before and it is lighting fast. This would make a good first computer or a very good computer if you have school age children.MY PRoBLEM!! IT does not come with a TV tuner to record live tv and a remote! It does not have s-video out.READ THE BUYER INFORMATION CAREFULLY!!!This is misleading under the heading: PRELOADED SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE, "....additionally, it enbles you to control your television with the included remote, record and pause programs....." (It even shows this with the included instruction sheet with the remote)Even points out what buttons to push...When you try to use the software, it states: "no tv tuner found". "Must add tv tuner to use this function".!!!!!This is a very easy computer to set up and it looks great with a LCD Monitor. Just remember this does not come with any cables except the power cord.This computer sets up out of the box in less than 15 minutes.OK...remember it does not have a TV tuner and no remote to record live TV like TIVO. I guess that is why I'm giving it a 3 star rating. It would rate it 5 stars if they hadn't mislead me in the description..[...]Amazon customer service very good at refunding money. I will look for the computer I originally wanted.
Online code arrived instantly and redeemed fine, as have all the other microsoft points I have ordered through Amazon. A lot of excellent content available on xbox marketplace.
This amazing DLP HDTV is for someone who demands quality. It's incredibly light, but displays the most amazing images as if it were a Plasma or LCD HDTV.The 61" display turns any room into a theater, with perfect views from any viewpoint.
i had a bad over heating problem i went out and got this system and i am now in the normal range good allaround
I bought this cable to add a run from my N-router to my streaming Blu-ray player. It was important to me to find a quality cable that also had good shielding avoiding any noise issues or potential signal bleed from the N-router itself.
The Dashkit did what it was supposed to.Engineering one molded part to fit multiple vehicles is a marvel.Unfortunately you only use the main piece; all the other extra parts are for other vehicles.The Maxima factory bracket, on the other hand, was a major pain.The holes didn't line up with the new Sony Xplod head, and the Sony mounting sleeve (where youhave to bend the little triangles up to secure the sleeve in the dashkit)interfered with the metal bracket. A bit of jerry rigging got it together (drilled holes to accomodatethe bent metal tabs).The PAC ROEMNIS2 for the harness adapter worked very well with the install.
The only disappointments I have with this camera is the view finder. It's small/tight, and not as clear as my A540, and like my A540, the LCD is washed out in bright sunlight. Canon needs to fix this. Otherwise, I love It! The pictures are sharp, colorful & clear. I strongly suggest that you always use the finest settings regarding compression.....superfine. Memory cards have tumbled substantially in price so.....no excuses. All cameras require the user to do the right things. The "IS" feature is just what the doctor ordered. My hands aren't as steady as they used to be so, the image stabilization is a homerun. The camera performs well in the auto mode. I've experimented a little at night with the auto high ISO, but not enough to really say much here. What little I did shows promise but, the noise levels were disappointing. But being fair, the level of lighting was quite low so.....keep an open mind. The manual settings are neat & fun to work with. I like experimenting with the colors and ajusting the white balance myself. Sometimes auto doesn't cut it under certain conditions. Experiment with it yourself, and enjoy. You won't be disappointed with this little gem.
This is my second Casio camera I have purchased. I previously had the EX s700 and my girlfriend destroyed it in her bag with hair products. I am 100% completely satisfied with this item. I am a tech person so buying this camera I knew had to meet my standards and it did. The pixel count is incredible in bright light the quality easily rivaled those of more expensive cameras. Low light situations posed no problem. The flash was bright in the dark and shed light on the subject with even distribution. The movie quality proves easily that one does not need a seperate camcorder. I easily recommend this camera and the s700 for everyday practical use and the outcome is professional looking or should I say professional quality pictures.Casio Exilim EX-S770RD 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Red)
I have had my Toshiba tablet for a week now and love it. I was not entirely sure what to expect, though I did my homework. This works great for everything I need, both as a laptop and a tablet. I find that I am using it in tablet mode a lot and that I can proficiently do just about everything in tablet mode that I can do in laptop mode. The pen is easy to use and works great. The handwriting recognition is much more accurate than I expected.It does need more RAM. I am going to add 1GB (...) to take it up to 1.25 GB. Plan on adding some as tablet PC appears to consume more resources than regular XP.The unit is a little bulky. But again, it's rugged and is exactly what I was looking for. I would definately purchase this one again!! :)
I've owned Sony Mini disc players - the first one I owned had this AVLS - I didn't like it at all and wrote to Sony to let them know. This AVLS feature limited the upper volume of my first mini-disc player. I told Sony that they had no right to &quot;control&quot; my choice of the amount of volume I wanted to listen to my music. The second Sony mini-disc player I bought (the first one was defective) did NOT have the AVLS and I was pleased that they removed this Sony control over my choice. This product (the cassette player) has this Sony &quot;big brother control&quot;. I was ready to purchase this product until I saw the AVLS feature. Now I will not buy this product simply because of that feature. I will write to Sony again about this cassette player. Believe me, the highest volume that Sony sets the AVLS at was low, insufficient. It was frustrating to not be able to turn up my volume, especially while I power walk and I hardly think that when I'm at my football games, I would even be able to hear the TV bands at all. The other features are nice - but Sony has lost my purchase due to the AVLS.
When I first bought it I used it a lot. Now, that the novelty has worn off, it is rarely used. However, it is a fine piece of gadget albeit a bit pricey, but still deserving the 5 star accolade.
Leica's 90mm f2 Apo-Summicron lens is surely the most expensive medium telephoto lens currently available, yet it is certainly worth its extravagant price. It is the sharpest lens I have ever used on a 35mm camera, even wide open, at f2. I'm constantly amazed by the splendid quality of slides and prints from images taken by this marvellous lens. Without question, it is probably one of the two best lenses currently manufactured by Leica for its M rangefinder camera system. Those in search of the finest high quality 35mm medium telephoto lens will not be disappointed.
I Love My IRiver is Execelent , The Sound is GreatThe Options and the Quality is Awesome !!I Recomend
Sony's new T-series VAIO ultraportable laptops replace the camera-included TR series, which has been discontinued. There are currently four models in the T-series: T140, T150, T160, and T170. All sport the same casing (no surprise), same weight (3.1 lb. incl. piggy-back battery but excl. AC adapter), same processor (the new Intel ultra-low-voltage Pentium M 733 (based on the Centrino, not Pentium IV, running at 1.1Ghz but with an amazing 2MB level-2 cache!), same screen, and same hard drive (slow-ish 4800rpm 40GB shock resistant drive).The differences among the models are as follows:- The 140 and 160 come with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, so you can't burn DVDs.- The 150 and 170 come with dual-format DVD burner/CD-RW drive, so you can burn both the plus and minus formats of DVDs.- The 140 and 150 come with 512MB of RAM.- The 160 and 170 come with 1GB of RAM (max the T-series can take).- If there's a "P" after the model number (e.g., VGN-T150P/L), it means the computer comes with WinXP Professional installed. The absence of "P" means you get WinXP Home.- The "L" after the model number signifies the color scheme. Most of the T's come in what Sony calls "midnight blue," a stylish color that gives an understated emphasis to the exterior. On Sony's website (sonystyle.com) you can special-order a T150P/T that has a burgundy exterior, which looks really "hot."All the T-series VAIOs are designed with two primary goals in mind: ultra portability, reflected mainly in the travel weight; and multimedia capabilities. In fact, VAIO buffs will recall that VAIO stands for Video Audio Integrated Operation, which (I presume) in Japanese means a multimedia-centric computer.All the T models are equipped with an optical drive. Only a year ago, the only ultraportable with a built-in optical drive was the 2.8lb. Panasonic ToughBook W2 (which, as you'll see, is still my favorite ultraportable, for lighter weight and bigger screen). I personally recommend a 150 or 170 with the dual-format (not dual-layer) DVD burner. These days, whether you burn personal videos or backup files, a DVD burner really comes in handy. Of course, if you plan to use the VAIO T as a secondary computer for Starbucks or Barnes & Noble or flying, you can save yourself $150 by skipping the DVD burner. (You still get a CD burner with the 140 and 160.)The VAIO T's are very stylish. Except for the protruding battery which seems like an afterthought, the notebook is well designed and well built. You get both 802.11b+g wi-fi and Bluetooth built-in, as well as an i.Link port and a MemoryStick slot. (Too bad Sony still refuses to support the much more popular Secure Digital format in their laptops.)The T's screen is amazing. Well, it's both amazingly small (only 10.6" vs. the Panasonic W2's 12.1") and amazingly bright, easily viewable outdoors. The widescreen resolution is 1280x768, great for watching DVDs but a pain in the eye for doing your everyday work. (You may want to turn on Windows' built-in font-magnification function, via the Accessibility control panel. Also turn off font smoothing.) I get eye strains from reading e-mails and surfing the Internet. Panasonic W2's 12.1" screen seems so much bigger. Like most ultraportables, the T uses shared memory for video, so don't expect to play Doom 3 on this.The keyboard on the T is shrunk to accommodate the small footprint of the ultraportable. I had the 2.7lb. VAIO N505VE before so I got used to the small keyboard quickly. If you are a touch typist who's never used a 90%-sized keyboard, you might be unhappy with the size, at least in the beginning.Performance is snappy on this laptop despite the many plug-ins it comes with; the new processor with its enormous L2 cache and the generous amount of RAM surely help. When you get the 1GB versions, the performance is simply great for a laptop this size.Sony should be lauded for getting some amazing battery life on this machine, but spanked for making the battery stick out in the T's rear. I watched a 3-hour DVD movie (with wi-fi intentionally left on) as I sat in a B&N; cafe. After the boring movie ended, the T still had plenty of juice left. Just amazing.So, in short, for about two thousand big ones, you get a multimedia road warrior that will turn heads in cafes and on the Amtrak (and might even invite a mugging or two if you are in the wrong neighborhood). The small screen is amazingly bright, and the stick of a battery powers this laptop for good hours. If you want an ultraportable, I still recommend you look at the Panasonic W-2, which is even more stylish (I just love its circular, under-the-keyboard DVD loading), has a bigger screen and weighs less. But if you want an ultraportable with a built-in DVD burner, the T is probably the best you can get right now.(I also like Fujitsu laptops, so you might want to consider the Fujitsu Lifebook P7010 ultraportable as well: cheaper, 80GB hard drive, fingerprint sensor, SD/CF/MemoryStick slot, up to 10.5 hours of battery life!)I hope my quick review helps you. Feel free to e-mail me at hotmail with your questions.
The DVR5000 is a great idea that is also well executed. At first I was skeptical that the idea of a combination DVD/VCR would result in a good product. Not so with this system, both units are very nice. First, the DVD supports just about everything you'd want in a decent quality player (Dolby Digital output/decoding, S-Video outputs, etc) as well as some nice &quot;extra&quot; features such as the MP3 CD support. The VCR side of the box also supports everything you'd expect out of a VCR these days.Hooking up the unit is pretty simple and the instruction book does a good job of guiding you through just about any configuration.Using the unit is also pretty easy. Controls for both units share the same remote, and in many cases the same set of buttons on the remote. Usage of the remote is generally intuitive. The only downside is in the on screen menus. While they are pretty easy to navigate, some menus aren't accessible at certain times (for example, the DVD setup menu is not accessible while a DVD is playing). Neither the menus nor the instruction book give any explanation behind this -- you kind of get the hang of it as you use the machine. Finally, if you are using the S-Video output for the DVD player you'll find that the on screen menus are not viewable via this output. To see the menus you'll have to switch your TV to the VCR input. The documentation is actually very clear about this, but it is annoying nonetheless.My only other concern is about Go-Video's customer service. I sent them an email via their website and never received a response. It wasn't a major issue so I haven't pursued it any further, but it makes me worry about the overall quality of their support.Overall I recommend this box. It combines two great units into one space saving, high quality device.
This is a fantastic camera. I bought it for my wife as a general point and shoot and after playing with it found it to be far more capable. Excellent feedback, easy menus, lots of little "neato" features such as black and white, sepia toning, oversaturdation, signal histograms, 50-400 ISO range, video recording, etc. Enough features to make it a worthy tool for even more serious photography.It's shortfalls are few. It lacks a manual focus capability, the zoom range is limited, video record times are somewhat limited, and though its small size is abundantly convenient, it makes holding the camera steady for slow shutter and telephoto shots difficult.Nevertheless, it is a lot of camera for the price. Go to Amazon and spend the $... to buy a 128MB or 256MB Compact Flash card. The extra storage will be appreciated. Enjoy!
Since there is so much negative feedback about articulating mounts in general, I wanted to get one that would actually work well. This mount not only works well, but has exceeded my expectations. I have had no problem with it and it keeps my 20" perfectly straight since the mount has a round face on which the monitor can swivel. I definitely recommend this wall mount. Oh, and its easy to install.
Gotta say I love the Eclipse 2. Keys are easily depressed and reasonably quite for a gaming keyboard. The only downfall is there is no green lighting, I don't know a single soul that has a purple lighting set-up for their PCs. Most are Red, Blue, or Green mine happens to be green so I have a contrast in lighting color it's no big deal I still use the keyboard just wish it had some green lighting.
I enjoy this camera. And mine works with Windows Millenium just fine. I got the 64MB memory card and I have NEVER filled it up, let alone found out how many it holds. I always have 99+ displayed. It takes very nice pictures, and has nice features. The only negative is that it only zooms to 1.4 x and 2.0x and the quality then gets poor. But everything else is great.
hook it up today to my 4-th antenna location. could never get all my local hi def channels at this location! well this little gem seems to have solved the problem! tried radio shack & other ampliefing signal products. so far i got to say it works great!feels good when something performs as advertisted!would highly recommend!!!!!!!!!
The best thing to have... to cover that annoying LCD display at night.You can not turn it off!Well worth the money and I love it.
The docking station works fine. More care could have been taken for the packaging during shipping however - some brown paper packed around the part lying loose in a box shows a lack of attention.
The Motorola Talkabout 280 2-way radio is the near-perfect tool for outdoor enthusiasts with a need to communicate with one another. It's compact design means it fits well in a pocket, a backpack or clipped onto a belt. The controls are easy to use and the darn thing is loud enough to be heard through 3-layers bombing down Mt. Baker on a snowboard. The rechargeable battery is a huge feature. I can't imagine using it with AAs. It easily lasts all day on the slopes trails and even during an ascent on the Grand Teton. Charge time is minimal, but I would recommend charging it over night before you take off on your destination.A couple of minor nitpicks now. The talk button is directly in front of the mouthpiece. It's not a huge deal, but sometimes you miss the first word of what people are saying. It's plastic construction is durable, but dropping it or falling on it could prove fatal. It's not really weatherproof either. A friend of mine got some mud and rain on his and had to take it apart to let it dry, but heck it still works great so no big complaint there.If you participate in any type of outdoor activity with family and friends I highly recommend you pick up a set of these radios.
the failed product was returned on Dec. 26th, but the company has not yet sent me the replacement
it is dead now, and I just used less than 15 days. not a good deal.
the quality of tech support is not good.Very slow...There is not support really after 2 years - the charge you a lot of money.I just bought a Dell - its much better.
A year ago I sold my Digital Rebel on eBay and purchased the 20D. I have since not looked back. This camera has brought nothing but joy to myself and others. The sharpness and colors from the famed Canon sensor are true to their reputation. Friends and family all love the pictures that come out of this camera.After selling my Rebel, I debated upgrading to the new Rebel XT or the 20D, which I'm sure many of you might be having right now before pulling the trigger. I held both in my hand and played with them at the PMA tradeshow where the XT was introduced. It was very light and felt very small in my hands. I don't have exceptionally large hands, but the XT felt like it was designed for smaller hands. That being said, it is a great travel partner to have being so compact and light-weight.The only other drawback, however, is that the user interface is quite different from the 20D. Although it may seem like a trivial feature, the dial navigation on the 20D has been immensely more convenient and practical when shooting compared to pressing the buttons on the Rebel or the XT. I didn't like having to navigate through the ISO or other changes to white balance via the LCD screen. I definitely think there's a reason why the 20D is more expensive beyond the fact that it has the solid magnesium alloy body. The user interface for me was worth the extra money as well. The more you take photos, the more you will realize the freedom that comes with controlling your aperture, shutter speed, white balance and more with the 20D interface versus the XT. That being said, it is still several hundred dollars more expensive and the sensors are practically the same (the XT has 0.2 fewer megapixels). But the XT will give you the same stunning results because the differences are mainly external.The XT is not for everyone just as the 20D is not for everyone. I suggest strongly considering and weighing the differences between the two camera bodies before purchasing and prioritizing what's most important to you between size, weight, and UI. If you travel a lot and don't want to lug around a heavy camera...then without a doubt get the XT. It's the same bang for less buck and for the price the XT package can't be beat.I highly recommend getting the kit lens with either camera. For an additional 100 or so bucks it is well worth it just for the range and it has pretty decent quality results. Bang for your buck it can't be beat. Make sure you pick up a EF 50mm f/1.8 II USM lens for another 80 bucks. This is a powerful little lens at a great price.I have had so many friends ask me about my camera and my pictures, that I decided to create a site called eosrebels.com that you might find helpful in making your decision and learning about the basics of digital SLR photography. It's specifically for owners of the Canon EOS digital SLRs. Check it out for useful tips and research that will help you get started on this rewarding journey of digital photography! Either way you won't regret your purchase. It would make an incredible gift, not only for Christmas or a birthday, but for life. It sure did change mine.Don't hesitate to buy this camera today!
I put it on to protect the lens of my camera when I'm not using it. However, you definitely want to remove it when you are taking pictures, otherwise a considerable portion of lights is blocked and the quality of picture would be substantially reduced.
This is a good beginner flight stick, mostly used as a back up when your Hotas or other fine sticks need maintenance. This stick supports the game at hand and works fine.
This camera is absolutely amazing. In the 3 months I had it, I got some amazing shots with it!! My original unit was stolen but I'm definately getting a replacement in the same model!
After having done a month search, i think it will be fair to add one more star to it!Original I wanted to buy a good music player for my husband, in addition to it, I could record lecture three times a week. RipFlash's metal look makes it a winner. The review mentions about the wrist band, but mine did not come with one. I had Archos Jukebox Recorder 10 and RipFlash 128mb Digital Recorder.Software Problems:RipFlash's software is very basic. Installation was easy. I could drag songs directly from the MP3 manager software when it was first installed. But on the next day, this function was not working. Furthermore, when I disconnected the USB from the computer, the devise still has the 'pc usb' signal on. Meaning? i have no way to play it until and unless i take out the battaries and reinsert it. It happens very often.Neither Archos Jukebox Recorder nor Ripflash software is a good file organizer. The Archos Jukebox has one more problem than the Ripflash. When i closed the MusicBox software and disconnected the protable device, an error message saying improper disconnection will cause pc hardware problems..... I guess no one would expect to see such a message after having done everything in great care. In fact, it crashed my computer more than twice. I had to reboot my computer. I gave up, and returned itAs the RipFlash player does not display title, i have to guess what is coming next. I bought a SM card for extra memory, the eject 'button' is difficult to use. It seems i have to push the card out myself.Voice recordingI have to admit that the voice recording function is very easy to use and very sensitive, compare to my Archos Jukebox Recorder. Unlike the Archos Jukebox, the Ripflash allocates a new file for voice recording automatically. The Archos one asks for a new name everytime. Otherwise it will either replace your existing 'new song' file or refuse to record. I missed almost 10 minutes lecture because of setting up the Archos. And the battaries ran out within an hour. I was caught in the middle for recording exam tips! Definetly I will not recommend the Archos Jukebox Recorder for reporters or students alike. As a matter of fact, the RipFlash recorder is a very eligant and handy devise for recorders or students.Final conclusion: there is no prefect mp3 player!With almost 90 bucks more, why should i buy Archose Jukebox Recorder10 instead of Archose Jukebox 10 or other Jukebox? I am still considing whether to keep RipFlash because of the unreliable software.A month later, i had returned the ripflash and the Archose. I did a lot of research, it seems no mp3 can fit in my need. Hey i have to trade off. Pal, if you are looking for something to convert your old plastic disks into good digital songs, the Ripflash series seem to be the solution. PoGo has some improved products. check out its website.
Great phone, nice size, nice sound quality but the red light blinking makes a little noise in the speaker but not bad. The thing that made me return it the same day, was within minutes of using it, my wirless network would crash and reboot. Not great when you work from home. Make sure you check the frequency your router uses before buying.
I bought this adapter as a replacement for the sorry car adapter that came with my Philips portable DVD. So far it had worked great, and it was very easy to set-up and prepare to make it work with my DVD.Two things that may have been better: 1) A bit bulky, bigger than average car adapters, 2) The voltage change button is too exposed and can be easily changed accidentally. In any case this won't damage your equipment but just it will stop charging itOverall a great product, five stars
I think this product is good in general. It has a lot of memory so you can listen to a lot of songs. You can also use it to save data from your computer. Two things I don't like.The headphones are not the most comfortable. They are the ones that you put inside your ears and I don't like this kind of headphones very much. The other thing is the quality of the sound. It is not very good. I have another digital audio player from sony and the sound in this one is great. When you compare one with the other you get dissapointed. I really wish that the quality of sound was much much better.
I installed this card on a 6 year old Gateway computer running Windows XP Pro. The OS detected the card and already had the necessary driver for it.Setup was a breeze. The card works the way it is supposed to.
This is a great unit overall, but the rubber bumper around the edge of the unit is a real problem for those of us who live in the Southwest. It appears that exposure to the sun and heat causes the adhesive to disintegrate. I have had my unit since April 2004 and in just over two years, it had to be repaired twice for the same problem. I have spoken with a local Garmin dealer who confirmed that other Vistas (and similar models) have this chronic problem. Neither the dealer nor the Garmin can offer any solution but to send it in and pay for out-of-warranty repair of $125. They have no recommendation for adhesives. I have written to Garmin and have not received a response. I think this is a serious design flaw that Garmin has failed to address.
THE IS A VERY IMPORTANT PKG FOR PUTER AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.... HE CARRIES HIS BOOKS AN PAPERS VERY WELL IN THE CASE
I got my Canon 8400f and it is easy to use,great forscanning slides.The best scanner I have ever used.It iwas easyto set up and running in no time.More I use it more I like my scanner.
so far i havent had any problems the price was great , i got it fast, and i am very pleased
Be Careful. I have the earlier version of this Slimline, s7220n. Mine developed an overheating power supply when creating DVDs. It only has a 108 watt power supply, which is rather low for all the devices attached. I did a google search and found many others who had similar problems. HP would not acknowledge a problem existed. Had to buy a new power supply from them.
what a help when don't have to splice cat 5 cable and match up wires on short pulls, very simple
good for price. - pretty good quality a little heavy for pack trips but great for the car. My 6 year old uses it a lot with me and after 3 years it still works!!
Not sure about the purchase experience from Amazon (bought ours elsewhere), but I do know that our 3 ASA's are fantastic. I can't imagine using anything else for a mid-sized company. We run 2 offices with 30+ site to site VPNs, and they are SOLID. The only thing I can say is that you really see the quality (or lack tehreof) of other people's router/firewalls from different manufacturers. Don't ever try a site to site with a Netgear UTM series from an ASA, let me tell you. Never had a problem with any other device.As for the gentleman complaining about the firewall not saving.. don't tout your credentials before your review, you look like you really don't know what you are talking about. Try WR MEM from SSH CLI, not saving from ASDM.
I've had this product for a while it has been nothing but greatness! i needed it for my netbook and it has preformed wonderfully. The only problem was when i first plugged it into my usb port and i pushed the button to open it, it didn't open up right away and i thought it was broken but really my computer was just recognizing the new equipment and wouldn't allow it to open until it was scanned and all that jazz. In all this is a great product i have watch countless dvd's and stripped many cd's with it. This is a wonderful product!!!
This system beats my home stereo system in sound quality, and the bass is strong and crisp. On DVD's, every tiny bit of detail you miss with other systems is brought out and distinctly heard. When the bass is turned all the way up, it the sub rattles a picture on the wall, yet it remains clear and realistic. Forget the other brands. If you compare equal wattage systems (which I bought and returned), you'll find that those other brands probobly claim more than they actually deliver. Klipsch is the real deal. Don't even consider the others.
I did have a WCG200 Linksys Cable gateway for about 3 years. It appeared that any type of 'load' placed on the modem caused 'dropped' communications. The WCG status screen would report 'Denied' as to what the commmunications status was.I had a cable company technician come to the house. He said that there are some cable modems that are having 'unidentified issues.'Due to the 'cable guy' communication, I kinda 'froze' and was wondering if any wireless communications would be OK.---The web discussion concerning the WCG200 did appear to place many questions about the quality of the device.Out of frustration, I started looking other cable modems. It did seem that the SGB900 would be worth a 'gamble.'I have had the SBG900 for about 2 weeks and not a single 'reset'/lost communications/hiccup of any kind.The coverage is great throughout our single story dwelling. The modem is located on a floor in one end of the house. Communications is still great at the other end (about 70 feet).--Strength of signal went down one 'bar' according to my HP/Compaq nc6400 machine by moving to the far 'back' bedroom.The offering of options through the set up/status screens is very good.Amazon's shipping time was great, also. Very fast.Will attempt to issue follow up review in a couple of months. Sometimes, time is a great 'teller' of the question 'Should I buy this item?'.For now, a resounding, "Yes"...
The price is great but the software to download pics with is very limited. You can't down load a few pics then add more later. Its all or nothing.Other than that its easy to use and it is making a great gift for those people that have evrything.
I bought this particular one because it will be adaptable to European and USA voltages.We burned out three chargers on the advice of our "guide".It is not the super quick one, but takes about four hours. Got this one because it will not minimize life of rechargeable batteries.Definitely recommend.
This remote is very handy, especially if you want to be IN the picture! Comes with a nice case that you can attach to the camera's strap. Setup was a breeze. This is a must have for any Nikon owner.
I purchased the Carry Speed threaded magnetic filter attachment for my Sony RX100. This was the first filter I bought for it. Not because I needed UV filtering, but mainly as protection for the lens of the camera. As it would be attached most of the time, I wanted something that was really clear and wouldn't affect the quality of my pictures.The filter comes in a nice package, and is well supported. Taking the filter out, I noticed the glass. Rather, I didn't notice the glass. It looks liked I was staring through the middle of a metal ring. This thing truly is clear. It feels very well built. It has not affected my pictures at all (which is exactly what I wanted).It is a bit noisy when I mounted it on the threads, but I think that is more the fault of the Carry Speed adapter than the filter itself. If you are looking for a good protective filter for your camera lens, this is hard to beat.
it does what it supposed to do , it works great no problems here at all . i am using it as an extension .
This product was used but said new and not anything like I thought it would be. I tried to return it and get my money back but they would not let me and just sent me the same player again. I kept asking for my money back and they would not even respond to that, they just kept saying they would send me another one, even though I did not want the player. Just warning to make sure you 100% want the product before ordering from them bc they will not refund your money, you will be keeping the product.
This card works fine, but here is the bitter truth.The core of all the cards (known in technical terms as the &quot;controller&quot;) are made by only a few DRAM manufacturers. Those handful of DRAM manufacturers then sell the &quot;controllers&quot; to the major flash card manufacturers (i.e. SanDisk, Kodak, Olympus, and Viking). The flash card manufacturers then simply throw some plastic casings on the controllers, slap on a label, and ship the cards. As long as the flash card manufacturer is reputable, has a good warranty, and has been around for over 5 years; you will be just fine.What I am trying to get at? I simply want to make it clear that you should not buy a card based solely on the fact it is made by Kodak. Check the pricing against the other major manufacturers (i.e. SanDisk, Viking, etc.) and then make your decision.
Setup on Win7 x64 was easy. I got the latest software from the internet instead of using the CD, but it works well and lets me customize a lot which is great.My only con would be that the stick is a bit too firm for my liking and the Z (twist) axis is a little bit too loose. Neither of these are bad enough to give a bad experience, just minor annoyances.For the price, you can't go wrong with this joystick.
Don't let these naysayers steer you wrong; these are by far my favorite, best and easiest way to make cat 6/5e cables. over years of making cables i've come to the point where i always strip 2-3 inches of wire anyways, that way it's easier for me to unravel and line up my cable order. having these connectors as pass through makes it so much easier bc i just slip all the wires at once through the connector, verify the order is correct, and then crimp down. i've gotten to near 100% reliability using these connectors to make my ends, every now and then i mess up a cable order and need to cut off and try again but that is rare with these.so far i have not bought the tool and just us my regular crimpers that i've had for years and they work just fine. just got to be careful trimming the excess wires out of the end of the connector as i've sheared them off a couple times.;) i've made wires all over the place using these from home to school to work and even church. i buy all my cable in 1000ft spools which will last me a couple of years depending on how much i use it. i generally make cables that are from 10ft-well over 100 ft running across my house, through the attic, and walls. if in that rare existence an end goes bad i just cut ti off and re-strip and slide on a new connector.I know the price of these is a bit high and i have gotten into many arguments with other people(dad, bosses, teachers, etc.) bc they "cost" to much but from my experience i would rather spend my own money on these and have perfect connections every time vs the elcheapo connectors that in my opinion are harder to use and much less reliable. so spend the money get these and actually enjoy making cables again. i wish all rj45 connectors were like these the world would be such a better place...when i do buy the crimpers i will do a review on those also.
Small, hassle free digital photo Keychain.Comes with inbuilt S/w to load photos.Accepts only 60 photos.Inbuilt S/w helps you adjust your photos as per fit.Easy USB charging.Can carry memories to every place in your pocket.Use it as soverigns instead of Watches.Worth a buy.
Awesome product... especially for the price. I watched some war movies with it on my PS3 using the matrix and sounded awesome. Twigs breaking behind me and everything. I might look at the product that was recommended somewhere in the reviews or questions to be able to get good sound without the matrix mode though... which leads me to my one and only dislike about the product. I really wish this thing would have an HDMI input! Even without it the sound is good though. Don't hesitate to get this for a PS3.
I specifically bought this to attach a Garmin GPS. You need to pay close attention for location where the GPS will end up. Ask these questions first:1. Are there any obstacles , like shifting handle, coffee cup, etc?2. Is it in a location that is easy to view while driving?In addition, I used a Garmin cable which plugs directly into the multi-pin Garmin connector. I then tied/strapped everything together so it could be used as one unit. I wanted to be able to grab the unit and plug it in ready to use. (One unit = Socket adapter, Garmin GPS, and Garmin cable all strapped together).I gave it only four stars because if you do get on a road with a lot of bounce, the socket adapter can work its way out of the 12 volt vehicle socket.
I have previously been unsatisfied with digital cameras primarily due to the shutter lag phenomenon. I really like capturing the "moment" and in my years as a film photographer (mostly portraits and theater) was happy to say I wasted very little film.Well, I found most digital cameras, by introducing a long delay between the moment the shutter is pressed and the image captured, were a source of great irritation... until... the DSC-R1 came along. I did my first "shoot" this weekend, and not only did I not waste time (and miss shots) but almost every picture turned out to be what I wanted it to be. On top of that, the superb resolution, the preservation of details in shadow, the wide angle at one end and the one button "zoom boost" (which some folks might ignore, but which effectively increases the zoom -- and without a noticeable loss in image quality)... all of this adds up to one great camera.Sure, I wish it were a little lighter, less expensive, and so on. But this is the digital camera I've been waiting for!
The product works as advertised. Find it the be comfortable, flexible and securely holds the iPod in place which jogging. Adjustable arms strap works for both small boned and large boned frames, both men & women. I'd recommend a buy on this product.
Love it! Looks good, works perfectly, right height, easy to stash when I am not using it. First I bought one then I bought three more - one for the office and one for each of my Apple toting kids!
Excellent!... this stand is sleek, sturdy, and a great look for my office.. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
Although I'm not a computer novice, this unit was hard to install. While the green LAN (Ethernet) light came on when plugged into the router or DSL modem, it didn't work when plugged directly into my PC or laptop. Someone here wrote that in such case you need a "crossover" ethernet cable (or adapter). THANK YOU! I learned that routers have the smarts to figure our what type of unit is plugged in, and automatically assign transmit and receive signals to the proper pins. My PC and laptops didn't do that, and the DP-311U wasn't smart enough either. Hence I needed the cross-over cable (just for the one-time setup). Sad thing, before I figured this out, I spoke with 2 people at D-Link's technical support; we spent easily two hours. But neither one suggested the cross-over cable. They must have had tons of calls like this before. Of course, the manual says mothing about this either. Amazing how they waste time and money.
For those of you who want to know, it is 100% compatible with Linux. It gets assigned to one of the SCSI hard-disk devices.
Although the new 802.11g 2.4GHz is backward compatible with 802.11b 2.4GHz it is NOT compatible with any 802.11a 5GHz network. Even though it is 5x faster at 2.4 GHz its range is still 100-150 feet.
Perfect radio instal kit. Made putting in my radio super fast. Great for the price I will buy again for my next radio install project
This screen is fantastic for home or office use. It is compact enough size that it can be opened in rooms that are not spacious. The quality of the fabric is excellent. I have used this screen for both presentations as well as for watching movies and have found the results to be satisfactory. It does take some amount of fiddling to get used to it when you are setting it up the first time - it comes fully assembled but the tripod legs and screen set up still requires a little bit of experimentation.
I have had this case for about a year and half. Has solid construction and is built tough. Doesn't have flimsy covers or parts. Easily can install HDD and CD Drives. Lots of room for components. Runs really quiet. Has cover panels and a quiet Fan in rear that is adjustable. Also can install fans in front if you want.
I have a pair of Sennheiser CX 400 In-Ear Headphones (Black) and they're awesome. I wanted a second pair for "on the go" so I wouldn't risk damaging the Sennheiser's, so I thought I'd try these by V-Moda.They're terrific in every way except one: there is too much bass. As others have commented, I end up turning down the bass and turning up the treble in order to get more of a balance to it. I like bass, but I think they overdid it!Also, bass aside, they don't have the same outstanding sound quality that my Sennheiser's have. The V-Moda ones sound much better than a lot of the stuff that's out there, but the sound quality (apart from the bass issue) is not as good as the Sennheiser's.Comfort is good, build quality is good, etc. I give 5 stars for everything else. However, because the sound they provide is the primary point of having them, I have to give only 3 stars.
These headphones are great. They have a nice sound quality (specially the bass, if you find the right fit). I had a Sony before that cost me twice as much and these are far better in every aspect.
I bought these not too long ago and they came quick, whipped them out of the box and realized no instructions on the box other than a picture to show how the wires connect only on the parts they give you. I found no instructions on how to install. So I got lucky and had a case light already just unplugged that one and put this in its place works pretty well sensitivity is a pain sometimes but when its set right it looks sick. Plus side is they are cheap down side i still have no idea how to install them i just got lucky. i would recommend these to anyone with a lot of knowledge about internals and with a way to see these lights through your case. GOOD LUCK INSTALLING THIS
This will work just fine for me. Im only puttin a 200w amp and a single 12 to add a little extra bass everything u need is there but its not a gauge power and ground.
I purchased this device about 10 months ago on Amazon.com. Previously, I did a lot of research on many similar devices and found that the AV420 had all the qualities I was looking for in an all-in-one portable multimedia device. I've been using it in the following ways:1. Digital video recorder: I've recorded hundreds of hours of TV broadcasts. Whenever the AV420 neared its storage capacity, I would just connect a USB cable from my XP PC to the AV420 and upload the DivX files to my hard drive. I'd then archive the broadcasts for later viewing, which I would just download the files back to the AV420 before taking it on the road.After setting up the AV420 cables and AV420 system settings with your VCR, programming the AV420 to record TV shows will become easier than programming your VCR. Just connect the USB cable from your PC to the AV420, on your PC open a file on the AV420 named \\Jukebox\System\DVR Timer.txt, and type in the TV show settings from your PC. Be sure to follow the same format as a TV show setting typed in previously through the AV420 itself.The AV420 video screen quality is excellent. It's bright, sharp, well saturated, and has no screen delay or ghosting.However, when playing back certain TV shows created on the AV420 on a TV, there is some barely noticeable pixelization, but not much. The cradle is a hassle to move around so I got the Archos Audio/Video Travel Cable, which is much more convenient to carry and connect to other video equipment. Space-wise, for videos and DVDs, 20GB can be insufficient at times. If you are a heavy video user, I'd recommend getting the AV480, just because it has a larger hard drive.2. DVD/video player: I've recorded many prerecorded DVDs, VHS tapes, and DivX video files to the AV420, and played them out to other video equipment without any problems. It is possible to playback prerecorded DVDs to a TV from the AV420 as long as the prerecorded DVD disc does not contain any copy protection. For example, your vacation trip or wedding DVDs that were custom created can be recorded to the AV420 then played back on a TV or VCR from the AV420.3. MP3 player: Using the USB cable with your PC, you could download hours of MP3s onto the AV420. The sound quality is excellent when using headphones or separate speakers, though you have the option to use the built-in speaker, which isn't very good for music playback. However, having a built-in speaker is very convenient especially when you need to playback media for other people.4. USB hard drive: Using the USB cable with your PC, you're able to transfer fairly large files between PCs. It's like having a 20GB portable hard drive.One minor limitation is that the AV420 hard drive is FAT32, which limits file sizes to 4GB.5. Photo storage device: Instead of purchasing more Memory Sticks for my Sony digital camera, I decided to use the 4-in-1 CF Media card adapter with the AV420. That way, the AV420 became my 20GB Memory Stick indirectly.Viewing pictures on the AV420 is excellent, which is also significantly larger than the screen on my digital camera.6. Digiscoping video recorder: Using a scope with my Sony digital camera, I've been able to photograph birds from fairly far distances. Since getting the AV420, I've been able to use it as a somewhat direct hard drive for my digital camera by connecting the video-in port of the AV420 to my camera's media out-port (which is a bit cumbersome), then running the AV420 in Videocorder mode, which turned my digital camera into a DivX camcorder. So now I'm also able to video record birds through my scope.At one point, I did experience a hard drive problem though it was software related, not hardware. I ended up running chkdsk i: /f (assuming i: is the AV420) on the AV420 through my PC, which resolved the problem. This troubleshooting procedure is found in the manual under "File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning." I haven't had any other problems since.Overall, the AV420 is a well-built, well-integrated, high-quality multimedia device that I would highly recommend.
This product is as described, it arrived fast and works perfectly fine. Love that is so many cables combined in one
I puchased these for 29.00 and have them hooked up to a 300 watt kenwood amp. I needed some speakers up front in my 2002 mustang gt to go with my 13 inch Power Acoustik in my costum slot ported box. The sound is amazing for the price and comparable to some more high end component systems. I dont no how long they will last but ive had mine for over a mounth now with no problems. Amazon has them for the cheapest price. Go for it.....you will not regret it!!! The mid are very nice and the crossovers make the highs sound super clean.
The foot of the transmitter sits loosely in the hot shoe thereby making loose contact and light not firing. Spoke to Tamrac Support which was quite responsive and sent me replacement foot with slightly more thickness. Tried that and there was still movement both, vertically and horizontally.I used it on 5DMKII and Rebel XSi.Prior to this had tried Cowboy Studio's disastrous NPT-04. So, am going to try Cactus next
Great case, but the plastic latch is a piece of JUNK. The is second case of this type that I have purchased, the latch failed on both cases. Complained to Sony but they claimed no responsibility in their product. I would not recommend this camera case for this reason.
329 bucks for this 8gb player......you can get an IPOD touch or a new 80gb IPOD classic for less than that.
I've been looking for an audio adapter just like this one after my old cheap adapter broke. I have say buying this adapter has been a great buy. I know that there are other cheaper adapters I could have bought, but i bought this because I know it will last. The quality is definitely one of the better aspects of this product, it is also very small and sturdy, when plugging in a 3.5mm plug into it it has a firm feel to it, and even knowing that this is a Sony product I know that it will last me a long time. I use this product for small home use, like plugging my MP3 to my stereo and it has met my needs of this product. I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a audio plug adapter that also enjoys the quality of the product they buy.The GREAT QUALITY of this product makes it WORTH THE COST.
I got this mouse for my mother to use on her laptop. She likes pink, and I've always had good luck with Microsoft mice, so I thought this would be a good one.The mouse works fine, but the adapter is way too long for a laptop. It sticks out 3-4 inches, which is a real letdown. Was hoping it had one of the modern 1/2" adapters like you see on the Logitech mice. If not for the adapter I'd give it five stars.
For the money you can't go wrong. Item shipped very quickly and is a quality product with plenty of wiring in the package. Speaker wires are a little flimsy however. Shopped around in local stores for a comparitive product and Boss instalation kit was far less expensive.
This battery did not work well. It charged up once. After discharging it failed to recharge. A different battery worked well with this laptop so I don't believe the malfunction of the battery can be blamed on the PC.
I have two of these units, a 1TB and a 2TB, due to a power failure and UPS issue both units had an uncontrolled shutdown. I was able to get one unit re-installed and setup for Active Directory after about 3 hours. The other unit is still down.Buffalo support means well but I get the feeling they really don't know the product. I got a long wait for customer service and a helpful fellow with comments like "that's odd".These units worked exceptionally well until this incident. I would not trust them to hold mission critical data again.
I was hesitant to purchase this product based on some of the previous reviews and the web site images. However, it turned out to be a very nice product. Materials appear to be a mix of leather and nylon. The bag is opened via a top flap with parallel zippers. A pull handle operates both zippers at the same time. I found this a little unorthodox but I can live with it.The main compartment is divided into two sections and there is just enough room for the camcorder, an extra battery, power supply, power supply cord and remote. A zippered front pocket is big enough for two A/V cables. This pocket also has two small internal pockets for small items like memory cards.
I have had this for less than 6 months of very limited use. Just got the H03 error code. Called customer service. Of course its out of the 90 day warranty period and will have to go 10 miles to an authorized dealer to have repaired. Repair estimate is about 150-200$. Will NEVER buy another panasonic product again, should have stuck with Sony.
This little item works exactly as it said it would. Tiny, attractive, and efficient for communication between my Sony Ericcson cell phone and PC.
Does not work correctly. The static is louder than the music. I've tried it in three cars and have even asked others to try with the same results.
Works great to get your flash off the hotshoe of the camera. Was lighter than I expected, yet feels solid and well made. The foam is comfortable and yet feels firm and well made. Glad I purchased this. Using a Manfrotto quick release to be able to move from bracket to tripod with a minimal amount of grief. Works great. Yay Amazon, best price and even with two day shipping twenty bucks cheaper than local.
Miglia makes a great unit. This is one of their older units at this point in the game .. but works perfectly. Had it for a couple of years now .. never had a problem.
Just purchased this printer for my kid's birthday. I thought [for that price you] can't buy anything good these days. Boy, was I wrong! Without much expectation I plugged this thing in and gave it a test run. It printed totally dazzling 8.5x11 photo in just under 3 minutes!! [The] HP 1115 at my work did much poorer job in about 7 minutes. Bottom line is: don't get fooled by the [inexpensive] looks of this printer. This is definetely a diamond in the rough. Get it and spend that extra [money you save] on catridges and photopaper. You will not be disappointed; simply amazing product!
I an a quilter and collector of antique linens and fabrics. This iron, being cordless, permits easy ironing of all types of fabric. It holds it's heat very well, you only have to learn to place it back in the charger as you iron. The temperature and the steam dispersal are both excellent. I have had very expensive irons in the past, and they have leaked. This one does not, and the reservoir is easy to fill and holds a decent amount of water. The price is very reasonable for the value and quality of the iron.If you need a good iron, this is the one.
really a great product, because the 7xxx series came out before socket 775, and this coolers are still a good solution even for the new Core 2 Duo processors, i've read somewhere over the internet that this cooler can be used on Core 2 Quad with good results, (low tempS) i got it for my coming soon pc upgrade from socket 939 to 775. BTW the package includes a small amount of thermal compound what else could you ask for. Great product, does what is meant to do, extend the life of your older socket cooler, and save some $$$ from buyin a new one.
Can these headphones be used to listen to the computer? My son plays computer games and his corded headphones keep breaking. We need suggestions for a cordless headphone with mic, too.
I have owned this a month and thus far I find that I am unable to make the transition to using this more fully. There are times when I find it more handy, in particular when freehanding shapes but the interface to change options requires me to change back to keyboard. It is also somewhat difficult to figure out the relationship between what I am looking at and where to place the pen.My hope is most of these issues will diminish with practice. I do wish I had a larger one but the cost is prohibitive.
I wanted to be able to play home made DVD-R's on Television. It does play any DVD disc format on the planet. I found that it also plays MPEGS and AVI files on CD just fine.Just don't make this your primary home theater player. I couldn't get it to output 5.1 surround sound to save my life. It has a coaxial port (which is what my old DVD player was using), but it won't output surround sound audio to my receiver. Even though I set the settings on the player to what was designated in the manual. Since other reviewers mentioned theirs not working right out of the box, I guess I am fortunate.The remote control layout is also awkward, and it takes some getting used to. I use it now strictly for QA videos I make for work. It works just fine in that capacity. I am not unhappy for the price.
I have 3 of these. One on an iPod which is still loud with my in-ear headphones, and two are on TVs that don't have a separate volume control for audio-out.I generally care how things sound, and I haven't noticed any frequency distortion. But I haven't really been listening for it either. For most people the sound quality will be just fine.For those complaining about high-frequency attenuation, is there another product that does a better job? Does it cost less than $10?
I just bought a new digital camera and needed a bag to keep it in and carry it in. This one works like a charm. I use it like a fanny pack, it's compact and practical.
Being a little hard of hearing, I am using these as main TV stereo speakers.They do a wonderful job for me for voice clarity. The build quality is good and they are not overly large.I listen to them mainly for movies, and they bring out the low conversations that the TV speakers can't.Very happy with them. I give them four stars. TL Apple Valley, Ca.
Small but large enough to view the pics. Also plays music!! Added bonus. Great value
My Lenovo 510 had a quite distracting glare even with nothing very bright in the background and this helps when there is nothing very bright, such as a lamp or the sky, in the background. The screen image is not noticeably blurred or darkened.The screen protector is 2mm narrower and 3mm shorter than the viewable part of my 15.4 in screen. In my package too the sealed envelopes with the screen cleaning gel were completely dried out. Step 2 of the instructions tells you to start cleaning in the upper right corner of the screen and using circular motion, clean in overlapping rows from left to right. Even more confusing is the illustration for step 5, which appears to show the plastic covering of the sticky side of the screen protector being gradually pulled off with your right hand, with your left hand on the bare sticky side, pressing the nonsticky side against the screen. (The artist tried to make the right hand appear to be under the screen protector but he was unable to do that. Same problem in the next illustration.)Like a previous reviewer, I was also unable to get rid of the air bubbles but I think they are caused by specks of dust which stayed on the screen because I did not use a substitute for the dried-out cleaning gel.
This case is way better than the reviewers say. The camera fits easily in and out of it and is good protection from bumps and bangs in your bag. Excellent value.
I just got these phones today for my mp3 player during workouts.They work great and stayed in place with a snug fit throughout my workout. The Bass and treble were perfect. So if your looking for headphones for the gym that won't slip off on the treadmill at a great price look no further!
I've been using this GPS for almost two years. It works well enough, but it appears that bankrupt Delphi will not be supplying map updates. I am a road warrior, and I am already running into problems where the maps are not accurate, or roads are missing. Also, it won't save a destination unless you are on a road, so if you are in a parking lot, down a long driveway, etc, you have to go back to the road to save the location. We purchased a Magellan 1410 for my wife to use, and it has better search features. And it's more compact!Conclusion: skip this GPS, and buy one from a solid company like Garmin or Magellan.
I was skeptical that I could use this antenna indoors, but it actually works well. Knowing where to point it via local digital broadcasts maps has helped a great deal. Stations I couldn't pick up with rabbit ears come in crisp and clear.
The title of this item is wrong. What they ship you is only 34-labels not the 1000-labels on the item description above stated. I am fighting with office depot to get my full refund.
If you are interested in taking great pictures, and sometimes you want near-DSLR capabilities, this is the camera for you. Small enough to not be too much of a burden (as with an SLR), but has many high end capabilities. The 12X zoom is awesome. No other point-and-shoot camera can touch it. The image stabilization makes a world of difference. Fewer lost pictures due to blurriness.I use it mostly as a point-and-shoot, where it truly excels, but at times I like to play with shutter priority and aperture priority, especially for indoor and low-light shots. I have not done much yet with the manual mode, but it's nice to know it's there for me.My next step is to get the lens adapter (about $10) so I can use filters. Being an amateur photographer is an evolutionary process, and I am just starting to move through to a new phase in understanding. This camera will take me a long way before I would want a DSLR.The most surprising feature is the video quality. It's as good as my Sony DV handycam, and it's much more convenient to copy to my computer for editing. Make sure you get a couple 4GB cards if you shoot a lot of video.
Of course it cannot beat the ipod hands down. but for the thanksgiving deal for 90 bucks and for 30 GB, it is good for a person with a huge music collection. little bulky for the latest MP3 Players.
I got this camera for Christmas and have already taken about 50 pictures with it. Love the big screen on this camera and it has a lot of great features that the average user probably won't ever use, but I hope to. My only complaint so far is that the cable you use to download the pictures to your PC is not your standard USB cable. It's a combo cable with outs to video and USB. Sounds convenient, until you lose the cable. I'll be guarding this cable with my life.
I got one of these monitors with a Compaq PC purchase. It does what it's supposed to do... mostly. It works as a monitor and works well. My only drawback to the monitor was the right channel speaker never worked. Not in any of 2 PC's I've had that I've hooked up this monitor to. I still use it as a monitor, but bought some separate speakers which both channels worked on, so, it's definitely a fault in the monitor. You may not experience this problem with such a monitor, but, I've laid out my story with one for anyone who wants to take a caveat about buying it.
Purchased this drive at the same time with my Aspire One. The targus is small, quiet and performs as advertised. I especially like the rubberized coating, keeps it from sliding around and I imagine offers a little more protection if knocked or dropped. Works fine off just the USB, but has the ability to be plugged into the wall.
I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. I am using them for two digital cameras and haven't had a problem. I would recommend and purchase this again.
I read all the reviews and they were right. The Technology is not perfected. I bought it as a gift for my boyfriend. I wanted to return it, but he wanted to keep it. He was just being nice. The camera doesn't take good pictures. I am not an expert but I do have eyes.
As a standalone machine on a dedicated fax line, this machine is perfectly okay. However, on a combination line, it has difficulties. I could not get the machine to cooperate with my (separate) TAD phone, which would not cooperate with the other phones in the house. therefore, this machine is being retired and replaced with a fax/cordless phone/TAD combination unit.
I could complain about any, and every camera I've ever owned until this one. It's only drawback is it's size &amp; weight but, it more than makes up for it with it's printing ability. It's great for business or personal use. I recommend this camera to everybody.
The keyspan has been found to be the perfect USB to serial connection for hooking up an NCE digital command station to a computer that does not have a serial port. This allows you to hook up decoder pro to your model railroading NCE system.We have had 100% compliance with this product on both Mac and PCKeithA
I've used the Sony DSC-H7 for a couple of weeks now and I've gotten a good sense of the strengths and weaknesses of this camera. Overall a strong recommendation and only a few minor flaws.Here's the breakdown:PROS:- Incredibly high quality 8 megapixel photos- Serious 15x optical zoom (not pixelated digital zoom)- Takes pictures in very quick in rapid succession, 3 per second if desired- In camera picture editing including red-eye reduction- Extremely solid physical construction overall (one exception below)- Powerful flash that lights up even far away targets- Long battery life (200+ shots in my tests with still half power left)- Has high-quality Sony add-ons for wide angle and telephoto lensesCONS:- Screw on light baffle (included) seems cheap and doesn't stay in position and can ruin shots- Automatic settings mode can lead to blurry photos in action sequences unlike other Cybershots- Face recognition mode doesn't seem to work more than 8 feet away or so- Long battery charging time if you use more than a quarter of the charge.- Smallish rear LCD screen makes checking photos more difficult than it should be, expected larger in a camera like this- Flash pops up and is auto-activated more than any other camera I've used before and more than seems neededOverall a really solid performer and happy with it, you just have to get used to its personality, it's definitely not a grab and go as the thin Cybershots, but with a tiny bit of study you can produce pretty amazing results.
I buy about 10 head sets a year and this is my all time favorite. If you have to talk on the cell phone in a noisy enviornment it is just about the only one that works well. Please bring them back. I came back to amazon to buy another 5 and found them no longer carried.
I have bought this camera 2 years ago for 650$ and spent another 350$ for a 1GB CF2 IBM Microdrive. It was one of the best purchase i ever did.
I lost my pencil &amp; paper address-appt notebook last summer on a long trip in Europe. Decided it was a watershed moment in how I would proceed to organize: go electronic, or continue paper&amp;pencil? A colleague had a Handspring, &amp; was wild about it. I took the plunge. Oh my. It has changed my life for the better! I am a telecommuter between 2 cities, and this magical instrument has made all the difference for me. I cannot imagine doing without it, and the enhancement of the module system assures me that it should be serviceable for the foreseeable future. I think it's fantastic----and I'm a 58 year-old female non-techie. BUY IT NOW! What are you waiting for?
One morning we came downstairs and one of our Bose speakers was on my carpet. Turns out that the bracket broke(it was plastic). So my husband found these and he ordered them. He has installed them and really liked the fact that they were not plastic!
I got this monitor pretty cheap by current standards. It "does the job". It only has an analog VGA input. After setting the default RGB values to 50/50/50 and then tuning further manually from there, it looks pretty good color-wise, and it is sharpest if you remember to hit the "Auto" button and have it calibrate its timing to your particular video card. (Don't let it auto-calibrate color as this is inaccurate, for whatever reason.)Still, after tuning, text is not sharp; there is faint bleeding between pixels. You can sense this as you use it, and you can see this problem clearly if you use a magnifying glass. At first I thought this was a matter of using a DVI cable, but the monitor's LCD is just not of high quality. If you haven't used LCDs extensively in the past, you may not notice. If you have, you will.Also, the rated life of the backlife is 10000 hours, about 1/5 of most other monitors. Compared to my more expensive Sony SDM81 LCD monitor, it is more contrasty but is definitely inferior.I did not have any problems with dead pixels, and the monitor's response time is adequate for most purposes EXCEPT high performance gaming....
I bought some of these awhile back and I've been using them for all sorts of gadgets. They work like a charm and their appears to be no data-loss or loss in speed! If you're looking for gender changers, I can recommend this without fear of potential repercussions!
I've used other brands before and have gotten distortion even when running them away from power wires but this particular setup I had in my G35 I had to run them parallel to power cables and there was no distortion or whining at all.Worth the premium!
Works for streaming pod-casts and Pandora to my car stereo. Sound can have static depending on where you're traveling and what channel you're tuned to. Overall, I like it, it does what I bought it to do and at a decent price. The extra plug is also outstanding as I can charge my phone with my other charger while playing music/pod-casts/navigation/phone-calls. Makes traveling so much more tolerable. Will be buying other ones for friends and family.
Although I do some gaming, I was mainly hoping to get a new mouse with better precision and control. While the XG6 is an optical mouse and probably has more programmable buttons than most mice out there, for everyday use it is horrendous. Within 2 hours of use, it was on the scrapheap. Here's why:1. Spontaneous cursor jiggle: When trying to place the mouse over a small target, it would randomly jiggle about 5 pixels in radius, requiring much readjusting to get it spot on target. A nightmare in graphic applications and annoying in most office applications. My regular USB mouse doesn't do this so it has to be the XG6.2. The surface is slick plastic- it has no rubberized or texturized surface, which makes it harder to grip and just doesn't feel right. Almost every other mouse I've used as a rough surface to allow a comfortable 'grab' of the device.3. Hair trigger buttons: the L and R mouse buttons and even the scroll wheel are all fine. But the buttons on the side have such low resistance to clicking that you find the resolution changing spontaneously on the fly, or web pages jumping back and forth on you at random.It may be OK for gaming, but for everyday use this thing is awful.
This product is a nice solution for the laptop heat. My IBM Z61t used to heat up a lot and i was looking for something like this. This is really a nice laptop/notebook cooler.
The Digital Research DRPARAL1 Bi Directional Parallel Port Card is a Worderful Addition, for Printers/scanners &amp; Other Multi-Function Devices HOWEVER I DO NOT Reccomend this product for installation by Novice users. Because there are complications Configuring a I/O IRQ Address and Also Jumper Positioning is Cruitial. I reccomend one to read the instruction manual AT LEAST 2X Before starting and keep it handy for installation. It is a LIFE SAVER In the installation process. Once you get past that it is a Wonderful product.
Fully extended it is too short for someone 6'1" tall. Takes too much time to set up full extension. Will not be used much because of this. Nice size when compacted. Is about what I expected for the money!
If you are looking for a case for an FZ28, trust me... Pass on this one. The camera just does not fit! What a rip-off!!!!
This is a great idea: a small CD player to match the rest of the Tivoli line. Unfortunately, the quality of the units I tried came nowhere near the quality of the rest of the Tivoli line. All in all, Tivoli sent me four of these units and each had problems: one wouldn't play the disc, one wouldn't eject the disc, one had an LED readout that would go blank, and one had variations on all of these problems. The Model One is a great product and the PAL and the others are close behind, but the Model CD needs a lot more work.
This cable and a new 3 monitor splitter got rid of a ghosting problem from a previous setup. Good, tough cable.
I keep reading these reviews and realized there was a mix up and those reviews are for another bag! Discard all the reviews here mostly because they are not for the Targus CVR217! This is not a backpack and will fit a 17 inches notebook nicely.The metal clip are solid and the shoulder strap comfortable. The bag is amazingly light at 1lbs and that kind of help compensate for the 8 lbs of my Dell Inspiron e1705 notebook.
I had to return this tv because the sound was so bad. There is a constant buzzing (probably due to 60Hz hum) coming thru the speakers at all times. It's really noticable thru the headphone jack which makes headphone listening useless. The display in the store had the same problem, too (I checked with headphones). This is not the same sound as the high-pitched whine that the tv makes from the transformer! That is annoying, too.The picture was fine but could not get the color correct even after adjusting every picture setting. This is unfortunate because it has a nice remote and great features for the price. Not recommended unless you are using in a noisy environment and without headphones.
This camera has 2 LCD screens. Something you will not find in the new rebel series. You must purchase a professional D series to find this.A great camera, very light and compact. Highly recommend v the new rebel series. Consumers look at the increased pixels on the new series and feel they own an obsolete piece of equipment..Under normal circumsatnces there is no benefit from increasing pixel numbers past about 6 megapixels on the APS-C sensor on DSLR. For point and shoot the same holds true after exceeding 3 megapixels. Manufactures basically are selling extra pixels instead of a better product. The rebel XT is a pro model in disguise.
Wow. This is the GREATEST. I simply plugged it in, ran the cd and presto. I now have the two pc's running from my router that is NOT wireless. Great product.
I own this TV along with the Samsung 32" that has 7000:1 contrast ratio. This TV has 4000:1 contrast ratio and is just as good that the 32" with the higher ratio. I am thoroughly enjoying this TV. For the price, this TV is inexpensive that has GREAT quality. Samsung has the LCD technology on lock. This is truly a bang for your buck! Has one of the best pictures I've seen compared to most LCD televisions.
I'm not blaming amazon for this but &#34;Peerless&#34; needs to change the name of this product &#34;32-65&#34; inches. I bought this for my 47 inch LG flat screen but it did not fit and I had to buy a different mounting bracket to use for this (plp-v8x4). Just a warning to possible buyers. This DOES NOT fit up to 65 inch screens. Do your homework before buying this to make sure you won't need to buy additional mounting brackets. The product however is very solid and sturdy. This is why my review is mixed... 5 stars for product but 1 star for peerless' false advertisement.
I purchased this product on 2/25/11. It worked great initially. I upgraded from a wireless g to the n so I could get a better picture on my Roku. It worked great... for about 5 months, then I started having problems. It got to the point where I had to reset the router every time I wanted to watch a show on my Roku.After a lot of messing around, I attributed it to possible interference so I got up into my attic an ran CAT6 cable from my office to my living room in my home approx 3 wks ago. It has been working okay since with a re-boot approx every 1-2 days on the router, then tonight it finally gave out. I can't get the dang thing to connect to the internet to save my life.After messing with my computer (it took me a little while to realize it was the router that died) I finally traced the problem to the router. My firmware is up to date, I've re-started it 50+ times, my internet is working fine (I'm on it now thanks to my old router), I just cannot get the router to connect to the internet. I pulled out my old Linksys wireless g router and the internet is working fine... Don't know what more to do that try to warranty this thing. It is outside of my time that I can return it to Amazon (which sucks...) so I'll see how the D-Link customer service is.My recommendation is to stay away and try a different product. I just cannot reccomend a product that dies like this one did. I should have seen the signs when I started having problems with my Roku. I don't know if it was cheaply made or what the issue is. I'll try to get it replaced, but I still plan to buy a new router anyway because I'm sure it will take a few weeks to get this replaced under warranty.I gave it 2 stars because it was good until it started its slow death.
Interesting story and characters. Well written as well as entertaining. I enjoyed it. This is a different twist on a spy novel.
This is an amazing set of headphones and the deal Amazon gave on these was outstanding. I'm very pleased with these headphones.
I have been extremely pleased with my L200 until today. I just purchased the new release of CHEERS the Complete Second Season, and my L200 refuses to play the audio although the video is fine. The DVD's themselves are fine as they play video and audio on all my other DVD players, even the one on my laptop, but the L200 refuses to play the audio. I have tried all kinds of audio settings and nothing works. I have the CHEERS Complete First Season and the audio plays fine but not this Second Season set of DVD's. This is the only set of disks, even ones I've recorded myself, that have failed to play on the L200. I don't know what changed on the audio formatting of this version of the CHEERS Complete Second Season but the L200 can't handle it. My major concern is what if other DVD's also get recorded with this audio formatting, then my L200 won't play that audio either. I only hope SAMSUNG can provide an updated driver to support this new audio format, and also a means to easily update the driver on the L200. I've sent a note to SAMSUNG about this but no response yet.
Would work great if laptop was kept in one location. It's too small, flimsy, and hard to use for mobile or laptop use.
Yes, it looks cool. Yes, it'll wake you up in the morning. But, the SOOTHING SOUNDS??!!! More like an electronic colliape - it's really tragic that it sounds so bad. Honest, you'll NEVER use the soothing sound component to fall asleep or wake up. After my son bought it with his Christmas money (which burns me even more) I kept trying to figure out how to make the soothing sound actually sound soothing. Well, no can do. It really just sounds bad.
It's a 12V relay. What more is there to say? I recommend spending around $2 more and buying one that comes with a harness.
I have been disappointed with the iTrip after having used it for about six months.First, my specs: I have a 3rd-generation iPod, drive a BMW with a Sony sound system (and I assume a good receiver antenna, because I get FM stations with no problem), and live in urban Portland, Oregon.My two complains about the iTrip:1. Driving around the city means a frustratingly imperfect signal to the radio. It appears there are just too many FM signals in the air and I get constant interference. When I have made road trips with the iTrip in more rural areas, I don't have a problem, but I cannot find an FM station that is remote enough from an FM signal to get good sound from my iPod using the iTrip.2. Unfortunately, the iTrip is impractical for road trips as well, because it drains the iPod's battery pretty severely. Granted, I have the 3rd-gen iPod, which is prone to battery problems anyway. Still, using the iPod without iTrip gives me about 6-8 hours battery life, but using the iTrip, I get only about TWO HOURS of battery life before the signal starts getting too much static to hear the music clearly.These things considered, the iTrip is not right for me.
I'm really enjoying my new Kill A Watt monitor because for the first time I can see exactly where and how I'm utilizing power in my house and make a direct correlation back to my monthly bill. The monitor is very easy to setup as well as to move from outlet to outlet in the house. The only thing that's a little bit of a pain is that for some reason it's very difficult to unplug a plug from it. These really should be given out for free from all power companies because it's such an invaluable tool. Now I know exactly what I need to do in order to bring down my power bill. Love it!
I did not acutally buy this system because after playing with it in the store I realized you have to stop the CD that is playing to add or change another one. I found that to be slow and annoying.So I bought the Sharp XLHP500, which does have play exchange, wonderful sound quality, and great looks. Check it out.
There were no problems what so ever setting it up. I read the instructions plugged it in and it worked perfectly. I would recommend this expander without question!!
I purchased this burner through Amazon and it was shipped very quickly by ANTOnline. I haven't tried the Nero software which is included because I'm using ProShow to create and burn DVD slideshows.As others have said, it burns at about 1/2 of the advertised speed. I occasionally have trouble with a DVD where the writing process will not start. The burner is running but nothing happens. I don't know if that is a problem with the DVD, the software or the burner. Otherwise I am satisfied with this purchase.I'm not sure that you can do any better for the price.
I have this installed on the demark of all our phone wiring in order to protect all of our devises at one time. I had one just like this that lighning hit by our house and it sacrificed it's self so I bet it saved some of our valuable equipment. I replaced it to be ready for the next time a surge comes through. I think this is an excellent investment.
This drive worked just great -- for about three months. It spent most of its time turned off as I only turned it on when I wanted to back something up. Lucky for me, I've adopted the habit of backing up not only to a hard drive (for quick access) but also to DVDs. After about three months, this turkey disappeared from my computer and has yet to allow itself to be located. Customer service -- a joke. I'm amazed that companies that treat their customers so poorly continue to stay around. I'm sending this piece of junk back to iomega. (The one star is for its admirable duty as a doorstop.)
I recently purchased this keyboard, primarily for the backlit keys. I was very pleasantly surprised not only by how nice the keyboard looks, but more importantly how it feels. The key action is not spongy or soft. Rather, the keyboard has a nice response and depth, with a nice little "click". The backlit keys look fantastic and the music control buttons are a great little touch for a rather inexpensive keyboard.
The sound quality of these headphones is awesome. Midrange and higher frequencies are clear and crisp with a nice low end. I've had other headphones that were a little heavier on the bass side, but this is a perfect balance.As far as durability goes, these are the best I've had. 3 years of falling asleep with them on and waking up tangled in them and they still work as well as they did the day I bought them. No issues with the cord or the plug.They fit comfortably and block out a great deal of noise. You cant hear much with them in your ears even when there is no music playing. They also come with a nice range of earbud sizes to fit just about everyone.I didn't realize how good a deal I got on them. 2 refurb pairs for $50 shipped and I gave a set away to a friend that used them a lot as well. He really enjoyed how they sounded and that they worked on his iPhone. I know there is always something better out there but I can't imagine it being necessary to spend so much on headphones when these do the job pretty well.
If you think you can use this to attach a Seagate Free Agent Docking bay - the kind that uses 2 USB ports to drive a Seagate Free Agent External Disk Drive - you'll be disappointed. The disk drive won't be available to your PC if you connect its two USB plugs into this device.Also, Memory Sticks like the SanDisk Cruzer micro 16GB are a bit too wide to be able to share this hub with more than one other attached USB cable, and that's only if you use diagonal ports on this hub.I bought this expressly to accomodate my Seagate Docking Bay and to free up to ports on the back of my PC. I'm using it for other purposes until I get a replacement.You can indeed attach 4 standard USB cables to this. So, most of you will probably find this device acceptable.
The UR 40s are collapsible; the UR 40Ts are not. This may be helpful for purchasers to know the difference. My 40Ts, purchased at Radio Shack under their store label but which are made by Koss, have added a nifty fabric headband that is sewn below the fixed plastic headpiece so as to keep the plastic part off the head. Otherwise, for sound quality, the two models are apparently identical. In fact, these collapsible 40s are about ten dollars cheaper. They are a good value for the money, but on my non-folding ones, the connection with the ear-brackets and the inverted y-brackets that allow the cans to suspend is too flimsy, although some flexibility is probably to prevent them from being snapped off too easily, and to allow some wiggle room on the head and when taking them off and putting them on.Compared with my in-ear monitors (Ultimate Ears Super.fi Pro 5) that I purchased for commuting by train and bus, the URs do not shut out sound at all. Do not buy these if you want them for travel; all they will do is what any non sound-cancelling (like Sennheiser 250s, Bose QCs), non-dj monitoring (AKG 81s), or non sound-isolating (i.e. UE IEMs) headphones will do. If they fit over the entire ear, the set will not shut out the world.All such headpieces can do is place closer to your ears a louder sound that you plug them in to transmit. You will merely hear sounds closer to your ear that you prefer, but as a layer of sound added to the other sounds farther away outside the headpieces. Imagine your music shouted or whispered into your ear. Similar to when you and a companion at your table speak louder to drown out competing voices from other tables in a restaurant. Don't expect more.These do fit circumaurally, that is, over the ear, but are comfortable; the faux leatherette pads allow extended periods of wear. When I recall my massive sets from the 70s and even the foam padded smaller sets from the 90s, these new models are a vast improvement in lightweight comfort. But, I do wish that more makers would follow the lead of the new Apple laptops, and provide a kind of magnetic attachment for cords so when they meet an obstacle or are tangled, they simply detach rather than pull out the cord. As with most headphones at this range, the cords are not designed to detach. This narrows their range to in-home or non-portable use, unless you can safeguard the cord well and have room to pack circumaural sets.However, for use in a fixed location, these are a good value, and when sampled alongside my IEMs for fidelity, there seems surprisingly little difference given the $200 difference in list prices!. I recommend if you're using these with an iPod to re-route the headphones through a headphone pocket amp (Gary Ali crafts them at electric-avenue dot com); this greatly deepens the "soundstage" but increased fidelity also means you will hear, especially from cheaper boomboxes and CD players as AC-running devices, the hiss below the music. I warn you that according to my wife, the URs do leak out sound-- open-mesh covering on the outside of the cans may be to blame; it enables them to be worn longer with ease, but it won't shut out external sound. This can be an advantage or not, depending on your headset needs.They do not boom out the bass, and they match the limitations of an iPod, a boombox CD player, or a portable CD Discman-type player well. As with any decent set of phones, they will reveal the hiss underlying the soundcard & compressed audio files that you may have if playing them back on a computer or portable device. I recommend if you're using these with an iPod to re-route the headphones through a headphone pocket amp (Gary Ali makes them at electric-avenue dot com); this greatly deepens the "soundstage" but increased fidelity for the phones alone but much more with the amp also means you will hear, on cheaper boomboxes and CD players as AC-running devices, the static and the running of the current below the richly enhanced music.For the purposes of enhanced enjoyment, more than a marked degree of sound diminishment, these are priced affordably and perform in a way that should satisfy the non-audiophile and those looking for a respectable set of phones who are aware of what their price will provide. If you do not expect dazzling highs and lows, but want better sound than buds, cheap players, or tiny speakers can provide, these should be considered by entry-level buyers looking for value.
I've been using this for a few weeks without any problems. I'm mainly using to transfer files. It is a little bigger than most memory sticks but has increased flexibility in being able to interchange different SD cards.
This is my second Fuji, my first was the MX-1200. It took great pictures, nothing last for ever. So now I own the A330 and it'sstanding up to my old one even better. What I like is that you can be in a dim lighted room and take a picture that comes out as if you had all the lights on. Fuji has my business. Also it's very easy to use.
Does not show watt consumed instantly. It is basically for calculating monthly or yearly cost calculation which takes very long time. At first I thought it doesn't even work but after observing for long hours I saw some value but again I needed a devise that shows me how much any electronic device consumes electricity as soon as I plug-in.
I suppose that this product would work well but I couldnt figure it out. I am not a professional installer but am handy around a car. The instructions werent very clear. I uninstalled this and my wife just uses seperate remotes for remote start and keyless entry.
Attracted by the low price, I bought two of these from Amazon. At that time the price was $1.80 per cable, shipping was $2.98 per cable.I connected both cables to different HDMI ports on my HDTV. The picture quality was great, as expected. Within an hour, however, the first cable simply stopped working. I didn't move it, jiggle it or otherwise change anything in the configuration. I switched to a different input source; when I came back there was no signal detected by the TV. I tried a variety of things (to no avail) and replaced this cable with anotherMediabridge - 6ft Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable - Version 1.3 Category 2 - 1080p - PS3 - Blu-Ray, which has worked fine for several months.The second cable went the way of the first in a week's time. One day about a week after installation there was no signal and it never worked again. In this instance, my cable company provided an HDMI cable for free that has been working fine so far.One cable might be a freak defective, but two suggests generally low quality. Not recommended unless you want to gamble $5 or so.
This is my thrid nano. I bought a first gen. off a friend that was used and abused, and I loved it. It withstood 13 hour shifts at a pizzeria, 2 hours of sweat at the gym, and 180 degrees in the sauna. It finally could not take anymore after I dropped a 95lb dumbell on it. My second nano I bought new and it a second gen. Unfortunatley, I left it at the gym and someone got a free ipod with about 30 of the greatest songs for working out. Hopefully my luck will change with my new nano.
You can't go wrong buying this camera kit. The camera bag is the perfect size for a small camcorder or a SLR camera and all the accoutrements. It is easy to carry- shoulder strap and handle included. It is very well padded to protect your equipment. And it looks good, too! The tripod has three telescoping legs that are sturdy and easy to extend and retract. It does not wobble or tilt and holds the camera or camcorder well. The middle bar is plastic but that piece bears no weight so I doubt it will be a problem. The tripod is light weight and easy to carry. This can be invaluable as camcorders are difficult to steady by hand for any length of time. The cleaning kit (tissue paper, fluid, and air brush) is fine for quickly clearing lenses, eye pieces and screens of dust or light smudges. At the current price this is a steal.
This is probably the best 5 bucks you'll ever spend. Certainly on headphones. I had been using a $10 Koss over-the-ear headphone from Walmart. This one beats it hands down. I hear sounds that I haven't heard/noticed before on the Koss, my car stereo, my Altec Lansing VS2621 PC speaker, or my Harman Kardon HK395 PC speaker. I listen to all kinds of music: pop, folk, piano, country, hip pop, soul... this headphone produces wonderful sound for all of them. Highly recommended as a budget headphone.
the relay arrived by the appropriate date and it so far has performed how I would have hoped it would. using for power mirrors on an old porsche.
I had to reboot this several times a week -- if I hit a site with good bandwidth that could saturate my downlink, it would 'permanently' disable the wireless portion so none of my laptops (apple mac, hp windows, asus linux) could communicate until I walked over to the router and power cycled it by pulling out the plug. I believe certain bit patterns could also cause the problem, as in some cases it would repeatably die in the same place during a transfer. Quite a nuisance, my wife and I were constantly accusing each other of "killing the wireless".FWIW the wired ports seem unaffected, so when doing a high speed operation (e.g. downloading files from my lab machine at the nearby university) I would often have to switch to a wired connection in order to ensure it would complete successfully. Not something I should have to worry about.Do yourself a favor and get aLinksys WRT54GLinstead, from further experience they are rock solid and slightly cheaper to boot. (do not get the non-"L" version, lower spec'd hardware and a completely different OS, would have the same stability problems as here)
Works great, like the lights.Only problem, the connections are a little close together. But that is a problem only rarely.Ray
I have been using this enclosure for my backup for five years, and it has greatly done its job. Showing up in computer quickly after connecting the power and usb cable. It is also reliable, and my backup files have been good in it. It is also nice to have both usb and firewire, although I have not tried the firewire option.
We've had our HP for 2 weeks or so. We found out right away about the keyboard, after I first changed the batteries. I thought they might be down as we bought a shelf model, less than $1000. at Office Depot. I feel this is good, as it is burned in, so to speak and we could avoid the so-called "Black Screen" We like it otherwise, nice computer with great features, but we wish it all folded up flat, as we are snowbirds and it would be much more convenient
I got this system for my grandparents smallish (12x10) living room. They are not by any means discriminating listeners so this system fit the budget. They just needed the sound to be closer to them so that they can hear it better so this was perfect. I am more discriminating and here is my review.This systems satelites are nice especially when you consider that they only have one woofer and no tweeter. They play the highs very well. The center channel might as well be a surround as it is the same but in a slightly larger encasing. The Speakers are light and easy to mount with some cheap 10$ per pair wall mounts from the local wal-mart. The sub is enough for them although even they would like it to be slightly more powerful but more on that in a minute.The reciever is where this system falls to a 200$ system level. It does put out for 5.1 and sounds decent, but it has virtually no controls. With it you cannot modify the treble, mid range, or bass controls. They are preset and what you get is what you get. The sub might be able to put out more bass but i cant tell with the reciever being used. The reciever is also only audio capable so dont plan on using as a full A/V reciever.Another downfall of the sub is that it is hard wired so you have to use the supplied wires, you cant upgrade them. This surely will limit the sound of the sub somewhat. A small powered sub might be desirable for some but for the situation this was fine.In conclusion, its purely your decision. Find something that sounds good to you because thats what matters. This system if fine for a small room but it wont cost that much more for better sound (you can get much better sound for 100-200 more). This is good for the money, especially if you can get a deal on it. Maybe im just to picky when referring to a 200 or less system.
Pros:Shows the charge remaining in the batteryInterface is user firnedlyCons:Takes lot of time to charge the battery
works great . it is the second one i have bought , for light household faxing it is the best
Bought this fan as an original replacement for my Antec Case fan. The original lasted about 3 years before the motor started going out on it. So far so good with this one! Fan is just as quiet as the original, and I do like the 3 speed settings. Definitely recommend this product.
Works great....I was concerned about quality given the low price but it is nice. I have connected my HP laptop to Sony HDTV and it works great. Great performance amazing price.....I will buy it again if i need to.
I just got it and even though I havent used it a lot, I really like it. Like the other person said, you really have to be close to the object, but it works great. For the money, it's a great product.
I bought this product twice. Now I have two of them and none works. This router is not able to get itself an IP from the cable modem let alone sending out a wireless signal. First time i thought the router was defective and I ordered a new one hoping to return the first one, received the second one before i could return the first one, and the new one was no better than the other anyways. Avoid this product at all costs, or else!
I had a monitor arm I hadn't used in quite a while, and seem to have lost the 100mm VESA conversion plate it came with at some point, so it was stuck at the 75mm plate that was part of the arm itself. The monitor had 100mm hole placement.This was an effective and simple solution to the problem: I mounted this to the back of the monitor, mounted those in turn to the monitor arm, and now I have more desk space again.Manufacturing costs are probably considerably lower than the pricing, but still relatively reasonably priced considering it doesn't just come with the plate, but with the various screws and methods of securing it. Solidly constructed.
Beware of this and other brands on this page.In the past year i have purchased or received as a present, Three (3) of these devices. ALL - each and every one lasted just beyond the 90 day waranty and my requests for assistance to the manufactures went unanswered.I located the parent co. for the above and behold...they are the parents of many brands making these same devices and the parent co. of my three devices.They too, have not responded to request 2 months ago.FUNAI is the parent of the following and all their brands (listed below) come from the same enginers and pile.Brands: Sylvania....Seyesphere....Emerson....Adventurer....Durobrand....Ero....Magnavox.... Murokai and under the parents name.....FUNAIGood luck, buy one that will work for more than 91 days.JVC DRMV99B DVD Video Recorder&VHS; Combo with Built-In ATSC Tuner
I bought this for our Flip ultra camcorder and it works perfectly. The legs are flexible enough to place the camera in the position you wish yet strong enough to support it properly. The legs work like a grip upon chairs and, potentially, thin tree branches, although I haven't tested that particular flora theory as yet. It's small enough to keep attached to the camera and use as a steady handle, if you wish. And it's far cheaper than the Flip's own version. If you own a Flip, do yourself a favour and just pick one of these up.
I've owned a few of these gadgets over the years. This one actually works better than all of them. There are a few issues:1) The included cable is very short - like 6 inches. It's basically useless. Since I've already had these in the past, I just used one of my other cables.2) It appears to transmit in mono. This is just fine for me since I don't really expect hi-fi in a rf transmitter transmitting MP3.On the bright side of things, you can choose the transmit channel to find a channel that doesn't have any traffic. Like all of these things, you will need to max out the volume on your MP3 device and crank up the volume on the radio. The output to my radio is clear and loud enough for me. Well worth the money.
I am new to camcoders. I recently brought Sony HDR-SR1 from amazon, I knew that battery which come with camcoder is not going to be sufficient so I ordered this along with my camcoder and I am very happy with my decision, Now I dont have to worry about running out of battery the whole day and can shoot either day. I gives above 250 mins of recording time.But do remember this looks little bit odd on camcoder as it sticks out of it due to its large size but that really doesnt bother me personally.
This is the cable that came with my Canon XSi DSLR needed to view your photos on a TV Screen. This cable worked just like the original and there were no problems and the fit and finish was excellent. Pricey at $8.00 ea but recommended.
I work in an IT department and have to carry around multiple flash drives with me at all times. Buying this makes my life so much simpler than just throwing them in my pocket with the chance of loosing them. It will fit all brands and all sizes. Some of the bigger flash drives are a tighter fit but they can still fit in the case. (The one that was tight for me was the kingston DT160) Overall quality of the case is well made but the little plastic inserts that hold the flash drives aren't the best but still do the job. If you are someone who carries around flash drives all the time then I would highly recommend picking this one up to put on with your keys.
I recently purchased these headphones and I am very pleased, especially with the audio quality. Not too bassy and the highs are just right. In my opinion, typically what you hear through these headphones is what the audio track is meant to sound like. However, there are a few things that you need to be wary of:1. They are listed as supra-aural headphones, meaning they rest on top of the ears. They actually go almost completely over and around my relatively average/large ears (wow...that's kind of a weird thing to say). When I put them on, they are super comfortable for the first ten minutes, then they start to hurt. If you need a pair of headphones to wear for hours without breaks, then these may not be the pair for you. I got them for editing sound and video, and they suit me fine because I am in control of my progress/work rate.2. They are "open-aire" (hence the listing title) meaning that they do not have a closed back on the outside of the speakers. This can be a good or bad thing depending on your preference and what you use the headphones for. Some people like the sound of "open-aire" headphones better. The isolation/noise canceling is pretty alright. You will be isolated from your environment, however your environment will not be isolated from you. Since these headphones do not have a closed back, you will not be able to listen to your music at a loud level without sharing it with your neighbor. The sound bleeds through a bit more than typical headphones, hence these do not make great airplane headphones if you plan on being polite.Cheers,-Michael
Pros: Great keyboard!! Easy to install. Very light and power lasts forever with a single charge.. It is a nice looking and stylish keyboard...Cons: Touchpad needs to ba a little more sensitive on the tapping part, or the software needs to incorporate a tap sensitivity adjustment.. other than the numbers pad is missing that I rarely use its worth every penny !!!!!!
Good quality wire soft rubber like casing, bends easily around room coners unlike the hard plastic one, There was NO loss of performance for the cable TV and the Internet. I did not had any problems installing,end plugs fit easily.
Order was what I expected. Arrived promptly. And the price was the best I'd seen anywhere. I'd buy again. A++
My son was very happy with his new charger. It worked well and it was a ast free delivery. Thanks.
Not much more you can say - Works as advertised - no problems. That's what you want it to do. Mine is over 4 years old and is charging its second set of 2 batteries and it's still working. Sometimes things get a 5 rating because they do what they're suppose to and you don't notice them.
This adapter worked out great. I needed it for an antenna for out TV and found the perfect attachment in the set that came with the adapter.
The under the counter radio/CD player is a nice looking unit. It comes with an easy to use template to help line up the installation of it for a good placement under the cabinet in the kitchen. I got this one to replace the GE unit I have had for 15+ years. I was expecting better sound; it is O.K. The quality of the tuner is average, and for not so strong stations, fair. I live in an area where radio reception for many stations is not strong due to my rural location, and the presence a few miles away of an 1800 foot tower.The unit's ability to accept an MP3 is very helpful with this sitution as I can easily plug in my small Sangean radio for better early morning reception around sunrise for my favorite NPR station.The 3 disc CD player is an upgrade from my older unit as is the remote. All in all a good unit for the money and fits in my kitchen very nicely.
This card is perfect. You forget it's there. It just does its job without any problem. I am completely confident that it will record all my pictures and work without any problems. I just forget I'm using it and concentrate on taking the photos.
I purchased the V700 to scan in a foot locker full of snap shots spanning over 50 years, plus some handed down family photos. Right out of the box the scanner was easy to set up and use. UPS delivered it around 4:00 in the afternoon and before bedtime I had installed the scanner and all software, and had more than fifty pictures scanned and filed. I also loaded a set of 35 mm negatives and scanned those just experimenting and they turned out better than I had anticipated.The icing on the cake came just an hour ago. I had a photo of my parents taken in the early 50's that almost all of the color had faded out of. The print was about 2" x 3". I scanned it at 600 dpi and turned on the Epson software color correction. I have in front of me a beautiful, full color, 8" x 10" picture of my parents that looks great. Great clarity, great color and excellent detail. I ran it through Lightroom 3 and only did a little noise reduction and blue luminescence increase( to bring out the pattern in my mom's dress)and the result is a picture I never thought I would have.
Works as advertised. Printing on this disc with my Brother printer worked like a charm. Sometimes it's nice to just buy something that you know is high quality and not have any problems with it (as opposed to an off-brand or generic brand).Highly recommended.
D-Link makes high quality equipment, but this modem does not handle DHCP as it is mentioned in the instruction, nor does it scan and setup the DSL settings for you. Tech support was very uncooperative to help. I won't be purchasing another.
I am very pleased with this product. It performs as advertised. However, I have an issue with the design of fastening the flash to the camera. The thumbwheel and threads are plastic. When the thumbwheel is tightened to a certain point, there is slippage of the plastic threads, limiting the "tightness" of the flash to camera fit. Consequently, the flash has a tendency to wobble when attached to the camera, but, electrical contact is made. I believe metal threads would eliminate this problem.
the cover over the lense broke/small lcd screen/ pictures are pritty good/battery life is pritty good/some images can come out a bit blurry if theres no flash and your hands arnt that steady/takes nice portaits/ easy to use/ has a veiw-finder.
I've had no problems with this modem for the month that I've had it. Works great with Cox Cable and affordable.
Garmin Bicycle Mount for eTrex and Summit (010-10267-00)At first, I thought it was all good. Then while on a ride I noticed the Etrex rattling in the mount. Upon close inspection, it was not tight as the original back. Plus the original back is coated with rubberized material. Which makes it a fairly water tight and snug fit. The replacement back is just plastic. NO rubberized coating, and thus no water proofing and no tight fit. Needless to say I was very disappointed in the quality of the product. I had to use 'plastic' black tape around the opening to stop the rattle. But there is no protection from water.I don't understand why the inside of the back was not designed to have either a gasket or rubberizing to protect it from water.But that being said. It is still the only option for mounting it to the handle bar of a bike. And that job, is well done. Good heavy duty mounting, with lots of extra rubber spacers.
i get about 16 channels. could probably get more, havent scanned channels lately. picture comes in real clear. very pleased with this antenna. i hav this mounted on the side/roof of house using 1 1/2" plastic pipes. highly recommend this.i would not recommend this as an idoor antenna as some people hav done. i did not get as many channels inside.
the product was everything that I expected it has great sound and was well worth the price iwould recommend this product
A good sturdy bag, but I know Tamrac bags are strudy because iused one for 5 or 6 years already. The new bag works for the newcamera along with all the accessories. The seller delivered the bagon time and well packed. I give the bag and the seller **** stars. Whynot five? I feel very few things in life rate 5 stars....
I just had my maxtor diamondmax drive (...) out on me after 14 months. I lost all of my information. They are sending me a new one. Hardly any consilation.
We were unable to make the Digital Photo Keychain [Coby DP-1.5]work. The instructions were usless and finding instructions on the "net" did not help either. We returned it and were not happy to hear that there is a 6 to 8 week wait for our money, also a 15% re-stocking charge and we pay for the shipping. They make it very difficult to find the phone numbers to call and to return an item. Alltogether a very bad experience.
I'am so glad I found this product. Once you get the volume right you can hear it under your pillow. It is very comfortable and I love not having to wear an ear phone at night.
Like other Yamaha audio equipment we have bought, this system provides outstanding sound quality. The small form factor and elegant looking design made it a great choice for our living room. The speakers are small enough to be put on a bookshelf or placed on stands. The one drawback is the single CD player, but the sound quality still compels us to give it a 5 star rating.
I prefer the standard jewel case over the thin and the ones I purchased for my CD's are just what I wanted
I must say I had my concerns buying a "universal" remote. All my previous experiences resulted in keeping the original remotes close at hand to access "special" features of a particular TV or input source that the remote couldn't handle or because the model number of part of my system was not covered in the equipment list. The Harmony 880 on the other hand delivers. True to their claims, it is possible to find all models of my equipment on their remote programming list. Further, I can safely put all the other remotes away. My TV is a Mitsubishi 1080p DLP set with some 15 input options that often intimidated the rest of the family. This remote handles the source selection more smoothly than the original remote and configures the TV, amp, and source all with "one touch" while offering the choice to access secondary functions to further refine a given setup on the fly under varying circumstances. The color screen creates windows-like ICONS that avoid the ambiguity (or taped-on labels) common to using "universal remotes". The Harmony 880 is a great way to make the most complex system "family friendly".
cables arrived in a reasonable time in good shape and were priced at a very good price. John C Kansriddle
I needed to use my left hand for mouse work because of some damage I had done to my right shoulder. having this type of mouse allowed me to relax my shoulders completely.It took a while to get proficient with it...but that wasn't very long..a few days of practice. The quick scroll feature is great for fast previewing large documents/files.great job!
First, this unit is the ONLY aftermarket wiring harness I have been able to find that works with a 2005 Chevy Equinox LT that has Onstar and "premium" sound. All the other wiring harnesses out there by other vendors (PAC, Schorsche) will disable your OnStar.Now, the product and documentation is fairly good even a newbie like myself could understand it. However, it does not integrate very well with Metra's own AWSC Steering Wheel control harness, which is surprising. Apparently Metra didn't bother to actually use two of their own products together. The issue is that the AWSC requires two leads on the wiring harness (pins A9 and A10) and Metra does not have leads on THEIR wiring harness (GMOS-08) for pins A9 and A10. As a result, you have to splice into the GM Factory harness.It would've been nice if Metra had put the chime volume control on the outside of the unit (accessible via a phillips screwdriver) instead of requiring you to pop open the GMOS08, but it's in the manual however (just makes it inconvenient to change/test when you have your car innards apart).
only had this battery a few months and it's already shot, charging to 6%. I should have known better than buy a knock-off battery...just buy the HP.
Kensington technical support says the power tip (type N23 for Powerbooks) has been improved. Based on this, and good reviews by users who didn't have tip problems, I'm buying one. Here's Kensington's email response to me:Please note that we have a new improved N23 tip now; so please reply with your complete shipping address and daytime telephone number, with your area code so that we can send you one N23 tip for free. Be sure to include the apartment number, mailstop, or suite number, as well as your ZIP or Postal Code.
The adapter itself works great. I think its quality in terms of supporting add-on lens is good. It is made of metal, look and feel sturdy. However, there are two things that I don't like. First, the cap that comes with the adapter is a low quality made plastic, especially when compare with the original 28 mm cap come with the Nikon 995. Second, it is a bit pricy but I couldn't find any cheaper online place. I recommend it if you have a Nikon 9xx and want a wider variety of add-on lens.
This is the very best ball for the price that I have been able to find. I have been using them for over two years. I mean, you can afford to keep these in your shag bag so that there is no change in performance between practice and play. As a bonus, that performance is pretty sweet.
I bought this camera/camcorder thinking that I would solve both my need for a digital camera and a camcorder. The camcorder worked beautifully. I was thouroughly impressed with the DV side of it. The still camera comletely sucked. The quality being offered is to put it lightly: OFFENSIVE. My advice would be to go out and get a 2 megapixel digital camera, a decent DV camcorder and save about $150 dollars. Trust me, you'll be happier with the results you get, That's what I did.
works very well. easy to set up. Plays nice with Vista. Software makes it easy to use with your computer. Canon does a good job. good quality and well designed. Like the individual ink tanks, makes it alot cheaper to run. Plays nice with Windows 7 also.
I ordered this from Amazon for a great price. Then TigerDirect decided to send me an Ipod instead! After much wrangling I finally got my money back, but they(TigerDirect) wouldn't refund the shipping charges! Now I'm waiting on Amazon to refund my shipping charges. I love Amazon, I've been a customer for years, but I am not happy with this transaction. I'll wait and see if Amazon does me right.
I was waiting for this and the 8000 series to come out for over six months - in typical Microsoft fashion, it hit shelves much later than originally promised. I would have gotten the 8000, but couldn't bring myself to spend $250 - I figured the two things that were really cool (backlit keys and rechargeable keyboard) I could forsake and go with the 7000 series.That said, while overall I am completely thrilled with my purchase, there are a couple of design flaws which leave me scratching my head:1: Why did Microsoft elect NOT to include a numeric keypad? All that freaking space on the left hand side for keys NO ONE will use (read: re-prioritize the real estate here...put the volume controls, etc. somewhere else like at the top)2: The "touch pad" mouse is a slick idea, but give us a true touch pad like notebook PC's have. The one on this system is near-useless and really only good for limited functionality (and I've given this some real trial to try and get over a learning curve for use)3: Microsoft, who from your hardware group had the perfect combination of [being a total moron and having political clout] to get rid of the INSERT key?? Now instead of a quick 'shift+insert' users of this keyboard must re-orient their left hand, and hit 'shift+Fn+[that little nub, second in from the right]'. Maybe others don't edit as much as I do, but this keyboard is not very functional for people who code, use Word, Excel, or Outlook, because of this. Yeah, I know I could switch to 'Ctrl+V' but it's a slightly unnatural movement.4: Was it the same guy who got rid of the 'Insert' key also responsible for eliminating the 'windows' key? Don't get me wrong - I don't thing the 'windows' key was all that useful, but hitting 'windows+L' to lock your system up is so much nicer than hitting 'Ctrl+Alt+DEL' and then hitting 'K'.Now, I've really been nit-picky here - but for your benefit. If any of these are important to you, I highly recommend you go off to a store that has this on display and test it out. I still love this keyboard - perhaps because I am primarily a laptop user and the keyboard has the same feel. Also, due to the slim form factor, there is no need for awkward ergonomic wristpads.I see this keyboard much like I view the iPhone - Microsoft has begun a really cool path here for others to follow. Hopefully the next generation will have much needed improvements. So, 4 stars instead of 5, but overall I would buy this board and mouse again, just not with the same expectations. I'll have to go and get one of those separate numeric keypads next....
I bought my insignia 4 gb last year and I am pleased with its overall performance. I like how the controls aren't membrane based and I can feel a positive mechanical reaction when I'm selecting functions and songs on the device. The screen quality is pretty good for the videos loaded on it (faves are The Pink Spiders' "Little Razorblade" and Platinum Weird's "Will You Be Around?") However, I use it for the audio music. The songs transfer over just fine via the Windows Media Player (don't bother with the Rhapsody software if you don't have to). As for protecting the screen, I just use the clear vinyl skin that came with it. Plus, if I want to take it with me on a walk or something, I just use a cell phone holster I got at the mall for $9.I am an avid audiophile and need my tunes on a regular basis. The only thing I can't figure out is how to make the custom playlists. I tried it with the Rhapsody software, but it kept screwing up the order. Other than the gripe about the software, the device itself is a sturdy, well executed player.
This product, along with the EZ-RJ45 PRO crimper, made a dozen cables without a hitch - perfect crimps, all of them tested out in the top tier when done.
I was very hesitant to put myself out there again for a digital camera. I'd had a very bad experience with a Sony Cybershot and was very leery to buy another. But we're taking a family vacation next week, and I didn't want to go back to the stone age of picture taking. My sister has a Kodak so I decided to use that one.I'm very impressed! I've only had it for a week, and have not yet put it through the paces of picture taking...just a few here and there. The real test will be out on the road. So far so good. Even set to the lowest setting for pictures, (1 mega pixel...I think...I'm not too hip on the whole technical terminology) the pictures are huge, and very clear.We bought the rechargeable battery pack and a memory card, and I can get 885 pictures out of it! I'm very impressed. It's not the fastest shutter speed I've seen, but taking pictures of monuments...they're not going anywhere...Overall very impressed and will update after the family vacation to tell you all how it held up! I'm definitely going to be a return customer of Kodak!UPDATE:Just got it back from vacation and still very impressed. I was shutter happy the whole vacation and still had room to spare. One thing I'd recommend is to get the rechargeable batteries and the pack, it eats through regular batteries faster than drinking water.It takes good videos and pictures, and it's something I'd definitely recommend to others!
this tiffen 77mm does the job. protects my 24-70 lens and so far no complaints. ive had it for about 3 weeks now and it has not given me any negative dissapointment but one.I was trying to clean in between my camera lens and the tiffen uv filter but the uv filter is stuck now (i probably tightened it too much).other than that. go for it. its worth every penny. protect your expensive lens.
This camera is a good midline camera with a pretty good level of control in the manual mode and well automated in the auto mode. The DV port is the small 4 pin connector that ships with a lot of after market IEEE-1394(Firewire) cards. If you intend to capture the video off this camera onto your computer you need a FAST PC, I'd say 1.5GHz or better, and over 512MB of RAM with a fast hard drive with LOTS of space, it goes QUICK. Price/Value is good, and I'd buy again knowing what I know about it. The onboard light is very taxing on the battery and should probably not be used unless you are plugged in. Enjoy it. Its a good camera.
This rolling bag is the perfect size for the traveling professional. However, the quality is poor. After only one business trip, a rivet holding the wheel assembly to the bag broke. The bag was not over-loaded; I merely had my laptop and a few folders inside for the trip. I quickly returned the unit to Amazon which they processed quickly and accurately. I purchased a Samsonite rolling laptop bag that is working great.
Olympus has proven to be a worthy competitor in the camera industry. Today we take a look at one of their newer 5.0 megapixel cameras, the C-50 model. The camera packs many features that make it a perfect choice for aspiring professional photographers. The picture quality is quite good. The camera packs a handy 12x zoom (3x optical and 4x digital) and will take pictures at a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels! In this review we will take a look at how easy it is to control the cameras advanced and not so advanced features, the quality of images produced, the movie capture mode, some very advanced technical specifications and, naturally, talk about how this camera stands out from the rest. (find the full review @ bytesector.com)
I bought this camera so my family overseas can "join us for breakfast" or spy on us when we play a game at the dining table and it works out perfectly!For around US$100 you can't go wrong with this beauty! Both ActiveX and Java support for viewing means that virtually every browser is supported...Configuration is a breeze, all you need to do is make sure you hook the camera to some hub or router that has another computer attached in the 192.168.0.x IP range (for the duration of configuring the camera you could also hookup the computer directly to the camera with a crossover cable of course). You do not even have to install the software on your computer: Just make sure you can browse to the camera's default address of 192.168.0.20. Wireless configuration was easy as well: put in the settings, unplug ethernet cable, reboot the camera and you are all done! (my camera is only 25 feet away from the wireless router in the same room, so I did not test the wireless range of the camera)If you want the camera to be reachable from the internet you of course need to do some port forwarding in your router, good idea to enable the second port on the camera (nice feature you can use a port different than port 80) so you can reach the camera on some high unknown port (providers often block incoming traffic on port 80 as they do not want their customers to be running webservers...).The support for Java makes it easy to "plug" your camera in any website you might have (that is what I did and it works wonderfully). Support to define an NTP server is also nice: your camera shows the correct time always. Ability to hand out usernames and passwords to your family and friends: nice as well.Quality of the video is very acceptable for a camera in this price range. I use it indoors in a not so very well lit room and it works out fine, sure the image gets somewhat grainy when the lights go down but again: very good light sensitivity in this price range. If you have US$200 or US$300 to spend you can get better quality and features (e.g. 2-way sound, pan, tilt), but I did not want to spend that money.Even the hardware that comes with it is of very nice quality, the mounting kit can swivel and turn freely in a position you want and locks down perfectly with the knob. I mounted mine against the wall and it has been snug in that position ever since :-)This is one of the most impressive gadgets I bought lately (together with the Nikko Samurai RC car I bought for my son ;-) ...) and I would highly recommand it to anyone!Enjoy!
I've been buying HP printers for nearly twenty years, and this is the worst I've ever owned. (It's from the Carly Fiorina era, and it shows.) The error messages never seem to have been tested; I don't think I ever saw an "Out of Paper" message (crucial for a networked printer), though I don't claim to be able predict how it would react when it ran out of paper. I'm currently (sometimes) getting a "Service Requested" message on the web page, though sometimes I get only a partial page, and sometimes I get an "opened" error instead--still haven't figured out what those really mean.If anyone can recommend a non-HP Ethernet duplex inkjet printer to replace this, I'd appreciate it, but HP seems to have a lock on that market segment.
This active antenna works as advertised. I have used itin the mountains and downtown and never lost the satellite signal.
I really have enjoyed this MP3 player. The radio tuner is easy to work with and I use it to download books from the Phoenix digital library which requires DRM security.
What a great little MP3 player. I got it for my wife and she loves it. It more than suits her music needs.Note: Before buying pay attention to the price. In the past four weeks I have seen it change 3-4 times. I originally saw it for $89 and decided to buy it the next day, but the next day it was $107. A few days later it was $89 again. Yesterday, it was $104 and now today it is $99. Part of it depends on the seller. Just pay attention. Watch for $89.I would have paid more, but when you can get it for less it is worth it.
I bought this item for my wife and i'm amazed of the quality product i gave her, microsoft rocks, at least for this item.
I bought the Nikon P7000 recently and find that having a remote control is so much fun and wonderful that I would have considered it as one of the reasons for buying the camera. I take a lot of photos for listing items on the internet and use a copy stand and this is invaluable. Biggest problem is that it is small and I often misplace it on my copy stand. However, I highly recommend this if you use a tripod or other stationery platform for using your camera. Great product at great price. Very useful.
these are not the best out there but for what was paid for them im very happy.they dont rattle and seem to be holding up well.
As has now been documented elsewhere, this mouseware conflicts with other Mac extensions. Specifically, the iMac won't recognize my camera anymore.This was an enormous frustration, and Logitech is distinctly unhelpful, between their website and their customer service.You have to disable the mouseware in order to get the camera to show. That of course renders the mouse functions nearly unusable, down to only the basic point and left-click.Be forewarned, fellow technology laggards!
I use this with my Canon G1X and the Canon 270ex electronic flash. Add a off camera dedicated EFU cord and this is a great package.
First thing first, this unit takes up BOTH plugs. There is a three-prong plug and a second ground prong on the back. There is also a screw that mounts this unit (semi-permanently) to the wall socket. You simply back out the screw that holds the plastic wall plate to your outlet and screw this in, leaving the plastic wall plate in place. (I probably wrote that in a way that comes off as complicated, but it's not.) You can remove the screw from the unit and take it on vacation / trips with you for your laptop and what not.Lastly, there IS NO WAY your plug will fall out of this device! When you go to plug in your computer, or whatever, you wil notice that it is REALLY hard to push in. The contacts are supposed to be that way to further protect your device/computer from having the cord accidently ripped out. You'll find it's a bit overkill if you are using this for a device that requires you to plug and unplug it daily. But I dig it.I highly recommend this unit!
The positives: These earbuds sound great for the price. The build quality, sound, split cable, storage pouch, are much nicer than the Sony 71s costing twice as much. (I've tried both)The negatives: The design doesn't allow for them to extend as far into the ear as the Sonys. Despite the adjustable ear buds, they need to go much further into the ear canal and they are just too shallow. A slight tug will jerk them out. This makes them unusable for me. They are going back to Amazon.
This meter was easy to set up and provided me with the information I was looking for
Great headphones. And even though 2 of my last 4 pairs were stolen from my pre-kindergarten classroom, I am planning on ordering more.
The Panasonic Portable MP3 players are great. These CD players are able to play regular CD's and MP3 format CD's. Allowing you to be able to store more then about 15 songs on a CD, you can store close to 150 songs on a CD depending on their length. The layout of the CD player is very understandable. The thing I didn't like is that when you get to the end of a CD you can't hit the next button to move to back to the beginning of the CD. You must either hit the back button all the way though the CD or hit stop and then play again to start the CD over.
This converter works great with my "Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM" making it a 36-110mm lens, but when I try the 2x converter with my "Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM" the lens isn't able to focus on anything. Instead, I recomend a "Bower MC4 2X AF Teleconverter" or "Kenko Teleplus MC-7 2X AF Teleconverter" type as they seem to work better with zoom lenses.
Bought two of these and hooked them up to my car only to have one blow about 2 weeks later and the other about 3 months after that. I e-mailed Lanzar and didn't get a reply. Pretty disappointed in their customer service. I know the subs were hooked up correctly because my uncle installed them with me and he has been doing installs for 15 years. This is a good product if you're on a budget, and don't push your subs very hard, but if you're looking for a high quality product for cheap, this is not the sub for you.
I used this recorder alot, I have alot of classes,and the playback is good, it has little folders where if you recorded on one section rather than worrying that you haven't listened yet you can move to the next folder and record. The sound quality is good, 36h record time which can be broken up to folders. The only thing when you are recording make sure tht you adjust the volume, i forgot to turn the volume alittle higher and the recording was low,and that goes vice versa as well,. Nice little easy to maneuver recorder without having to be overwhelmed with the buttons.
This product works as promised. It took three days instead of two days because they didn't process it until Monday. The product however seems to be of good quality and time will tell how long it lasts. It is a little stiff, but my monitor is high so wasn't a problem. Cheap and fast can you ask for more?
this cable is $18 at Radio shack - if you need a short patch cable, then this is it. works great
Great product. Easy to install. The drive is fast and relatively silent.
you will need this cable to hook your innova 3160B to your computer to search the web to fine what is wrong with your car
HOW DO I GET THE SURROUND SOUND TO WORK WITH CABLE TV AND NOT JUST THE DVD.ALSO THANKS FOR THE IPOD HOOK UP.JACK
Great center speaker for the surround sound i have very crisp and clear no distortion at all worth the money
I bought the E3c earphones to use with a Sirius S50 Media Player. I converted CD music to MP3 with an audio quality of 256 and recorded it onto the player. The E3c has midrange sound quality with very good clarity. I can hear instruments and sounds that I've never heard before using any kind of speakers. The treble is a little glassy. The bass end varies widely depending upon the seal that you can get from inserting the earphones. The trick to achieving good bass is figuring out what size sleeve to use. To get the proper amount of bass response, the sleeved earphone must be pressed firmly into the ear canal to form a good tight fit. You can check for good fit by putting your hands over your ears and pressing them against your head. If there is a good earphone seal, then this won't make any difference. Otherwise, you'll hear the bass better with your hands over your ears. The Sirius earphones that came with the player have muffled midrange and treble, but noticeably better bass response than the E3c.
I've had my Daewoo DT20U4SC television for over a month now and although I've never done so before I felt compelled to write a review about it and my experience with Amazon.com. I've ordered things through Amazon.com before, so I knew what to expect there; as usual, w/o a hitch. However, when my TV arrived (my 1st one) there was a rather large dent on the left edge of the face frame. (It looked like it had been made that way as the dent was smooth and not like it had hit a corner or something.) I decided to send the dented TV back (it was ordered directly from Amazon) and get a new, undamaged one. I noticed that there's no way to contact Amazon directly -- no customer service number -- so I had to use their email system.I was a bit skeptical at first, wondering how this would work and how fast. What I wanted to do was keep the TV I had (it WAS working) until I received the new one and, somehow, have them take the bad one back (maybe by the delivery man). No sooner had I emailed Amazon about the problem, a conformation email was sent to me saying they would send me a new TV and I should use their online "return dept" to find out how to return the damaged item. (You can print out a UPS mailing label there, etc.) I still wanted the TV picked up and told them as much, and although they told me UPS doesn't do that (pick up AND deliver at the same time), I was given the option to have UPS come to my house (on a different day) and retrieve the damaged TV, postage paid! This was great news. Within, I'd say, 3-4 days a brand new Daewoo was at my door. The very next day UPS came and got the dented one, slapped a printed return label on the box, and off it went w/o me having to drag the thing to some post office or UPS drop off point. Extremely convenient! Within a week from emailing them the switch was made and I was, and am, a happy camper. (Apparently, you can't have them pick up every item -- a TV's one thing; you could take a book to the post office.) I wanted to say something about their customer service first -- how it worked well (at least for me).On to the Daewoo DC TV. This is a rockin' set. For those of you who want a nice size (20") flat screen TV, but aren't quite in the market for an HD ready set, this one's a good bet. I read all the reviews here; on epinions.com too. I find long reviews helpful (longer than just "it's good, buy it") that's why mine's so long. The reviews were important for me as I relied on them instead of going to the store. It was between this one and the Sony KV-20FS120 but as the Daewoo's cheaper, among other things, I picked it. The Sony sounded like a nice TV too, with it's Trinitron screen and all, but it (esp.) lacks inputs. Several people said it didn't even have an S-video input. With the Daewoo's inputs (five in all) I figured out a way to tape one thing on my VCR and watch another. (Basically you plug your components into their inputs leaving the coaxial, "F" in, for an antenna.) I can, with all it's inputs, hook up my cable box (thru s-video [or rca]), VCR (rca), DVD player (cvi [or s-vid], also a Daewoo), and even an antenna (thru the "F" in) and still have an input left over for a video game system (there's a 3 RCA group in the front panel, seemingly just for that). More than enough inputs for the average, and even above average user. Both the remote and the TV's front panel have buttons that step through the input displays (TV,AV1,AV2,AV3,CVI). Very convenient. There's even a trio of RCA outputs -- you could hook the audio outs to a stereo system. The menu system (also available on the TV's panel) is very easy to follow and quite comprehensive. There are separate pages for set-up, picture quality, audio, parental control, etc.A word on audio.The sound quality itself is nice and the stereo is quite good considering the speakers are a bit on the small side. At higher volume levels I did notice some extraneous noise, something that really didn't happen with my old TV, although this seems to go away in S-video mode. There's 3 "surround effect" modes, although through the speakers I didn't notice much of a difference. There's a 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone jack right in the front panel and audio sounds fine along with getting true stereo separation through the headphones. Headphone sound was crisp -- I didn't notice too much bass or treble.The most important thing in a TV is the picture quality, and the Daewoo's is very high! The picture is sharp and everything shows up quite clearly over the full field of view. It's watchable from pretty much the entire room too. Both advantages of a flat screen model. The difference btwn the normal cable "F" input and S-video is noticeable, with S-video giving a remarkably clear picture. (That's why I'd use CVI [component video input], not S-video for a DVD. Tho if your cable box doesn't have an S-video out you could use RCA.) The color is very nice; high end. Flesh tones are amazing and all the colors look great. I didn't even have to adjust picture at all. In fact, it played well right out of the box and I didn't have to adjust picture OR audio, although there are many controls for both.The size worked out quite nicely as well. The speakers are on either side of the front panel, under the screen, so it's not as wide as stereo TVs with speakers on either side of the screen. (About 20" wide.) Something I found handy in that it fit right in the same space my broken Samsung mono TV used to occupy. One small annoyance was that there's very little room on top of the set for components. I can barely fit my VCR & cable box up there (although they DO fit) -- something I did with my old set quite easily. I'm using this TV in my bedroom, and for a small bedroom like mine it's a perfect size as space is a concern.[Although my old Samsung lasted me about 10 years, it looks like they've come way down in quality -- at least where their aprox 20" flat screen models are concerned. If you want to believe the reviews I saw.]If you're looking for a decent flat screen television that's around 20" in screen size for a small to mid-size room, the Daewoo DC TV is for you. Excellent picture and sound quality and as many input configurations as you're likely to need make this a top pick -- esp. for the price! I think that Daewoo might have been thought of as a "minor" or "sub-par" brand esp. cos of the cheaper prices, that it's a Korean Co. and that it was not as well known as Sony or some of the other "big name" models. That is no longer true. The quality of their products have made them a name in electronics. (They're still expanding their product lines too.) Both my TV and DVD player are high quality and were reasonably priced. I think I'll look to Daewoo in the future when I need something in this arena -- you should too.
I own both the AW720's (older) and AW770's (newer).Sound Quality: The older 720 headset reproduced mid and high frequency sound well, but suffered on base response. To combat this, I simply added base with my stereo. The 770's handle middle and high frequencies decently, but over emphasize the base. So I have to correct for that by taking a little base out with my stereo.This is also due to the design of the headphones, open ear (720's) don't transmit base as well as closed ear (770's) headphones do. If you've ever worn *in* ear headphones you'd realize a difference when you rotate the in ear headphones a little, one direction base gets stronger, pull the ear bud's out a little or rotate them and the base diminishes.Comfort: The older 720 headset worked very well, however after an hour or so, I became increasingly aware that they were there, because they were uncomfortable. That was because the 720's rested (pressed) ON the ear.The 770's are different; they are designed to cover around the ear, offering better sound isolation from the outside world. They have soft comfortable cushions that rest on your head around the ear.Range / Handling:The 770's handle dropping out of range better than the 720's in that the headphones will drop to mono as you start to exceed the range, and then will drop to muffled static (automatic squelch control). In contrast, as soon as you exceeded the range on the 720's, you are treated to very LOUD static / white noise. They are both supposed to switch to mono as you near the end of their range, however the older 720's NEVER did.Since I've mentioned range, they ARE one of the few brands that can go 300 feet (100 meters) in distance, where many of the others only go 150 feet, or as in the case with LED transmitted headphones, 20 ft. The range IS diminished by walls and other obstacles, however most people needing them in an average home will do well.The only complaints I have are:1) the recharging system is designed for NiCD instead of NiMH (NiMH is a much better rechargeable battery)2) still uses an analog 900MHz frequencies. Anyone with an analog 900MHz cordless phone will eventually hear interference from the cordless phone on the headphones when the phone is in use. However if you own a digital or digital spread spectrum 900MHz or 2.4GHz cordless phone, you will not notice any interference. ** Compliant #2: Anyone within roughly 300 feet can listen in to what YOU are listening to, when using practically any 900 MHz based cordless headphone or frequency scanner. When the advertisements say, "listen in privacy" they only mean in that YOU won't be bothered by sounds around you, as there is no privacy available on an openly transmitted signal that does not use some form scrambling circuitry.Recommendation: If you are looking for a very good cordless headphone set, at a decent price, the Advent AW770's are the right place to start.Also recommend investing in a second set of batteries, NiMH or NiCD that are recharged separately if you plan to listen for long periods of time between charges. I can go three weeks on one set of NiMH batteries with about 10hrs of listening time. I have not tried continuous use from a fresh charge till death. I will (some day) and put that into this review.More expensive and a reportedly higher quality sound could be achieved through the use of the Sennheiser 30 /40 /60 /80 headphones, but the 30's are lower quality, the 60 is nearly 200 (modified surround sound circuitry) and the 80's are nearly 250. (prices found through a yahoo shop) The Sennheiser sets do use NiMH, and have an easier recharge capability; in cradle rather than attaching a cable from the base unit; and some models come with TWO battery sets. *note times change and they may change what is included with the headset.Do shop around, Amazon is a good place, however sometimes you may find a better price, or the same price but local availability (BestBuy is local for me and was at the same price)&lt;P
This was a good package of 3 filters. Don't think you can get these 3 filters for this price in singles. Worked well and I am happy.
Maybe I got lucky, but I find it weirdthat everybody is complaining about the VL-WD450U,I own the VL-WD650U, and it works perfectly,of course it costs a little more(since the LCD screen is 3&quot;).I have only used Panasonic LD tapes, and haven't had any problems.It's funny because the problem everybody is decribing sure sounds like dirty recording heads to me,I had that problem with the JVC I used to own,I was constantly having to clean the heads,Then I realized that if I just removed the tapewhen it wasn't in use, the heads didn't get dirty all the time,with SHARP I haven't even had that problemI can leave the tapes in the camcorder all the time.As far as quality is concerned,I find it excellent, the only thing I don't like is the size, it's a little too big,especially compared to the tiny JVC's,on the other hand I've found it much more durable.The Feature are great, I love the 26X Zoom,and the Zoom Mic, I've even recorded VHS tapeonto DV Tapes, it has Digital Zoom in playback,it has real RCA jacks,GAMMA Compensation, and just about everything else!I have noticed the picture is a little too dark sometimes,so I use the manual exposure to make thepicture brighter, other than that I have no complaints about it.The still pictures are about average for one of these things.The menu could be a little easier to use,but it wasn't really that hard to figure out.I love mine!I would suggest anyone buying oneto use only Panasonic LD tapes,Ive had great success with those!
If you make sure to first read over your computer manual for instructions on how to open the case and install new memory -- as well as look over the drawings of what it looks like inside there -- it will take less than two minutes from start to finish.Just open up the tower, locate the correct slot, insert, make sure it's solidly in place, replace the tower and turn on the computer again.You will immediately see a major improvement in your computer's performance and speed.
I use this product daily, and find it easy to use, convenient size, and was easy to assemble.
A great little amp. I use it to power the center channel speaker for my seven plus one home theater sound system. Once you set your profile preferences, leave it alone; no knob twiddling. Unfortunately, I bought the last one the store had of this particular model and had to go up to the next power level for my other speaker pairs. This model amp would have been fine for my other speaker pairs which are Cerwin Vega 2way bookshelf enclosures with six and one half inch woofers; only if they had been available.
THE ITEM IN QUESTION WAS WRITTEN AS 10' CABLE BUT I RECIEVED ONLY A 2' CABLE. THIS COMPANY TOOK MY MONEY AND LAUGHED ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK
Works perfectly with my Behringer systems. A good alternate if you want a widely available RCA connectors in the market. The connectors look solid and very durable. Highly recommended.
Great camera. Good low light picture. Built in mike works great.Software on cd would not load so I downloaded it from their site. Put it on a Dell 9300 with media center.
The size is perfect for fitting in a purse, the pictures are clear, and the battery lasted the entire week, I was on vacation. Its the camera I've been looking for. I am one hundred percent satisfied.
So far this has been the best mouse that I've ever owned. It is just for home use, but I love not having yet another cord to get tangled. Battery life is pretty good compared to other wireless peripherals that I've used. The weight is perfect - not too heavy, yet not so light that I accidentally knock it off my desk. The color choice is a nice option as well. I've never been a fan of Microsoft products in general (I prefer Logitech) but for some reason I really do prefer this particular mouse despite the brand. Overall, I definitely recommend this mouse.
This is a really nice and useful product. I use it with my 5th generation 60G iPod Video (even while encased in a silicon skin). I don't know why there are complaints about the sound of the hard drive spinning, but my iPod is always updated with the latest firmware so I never had any problems from the start. I always use the highest setting so the sound quality is awesome both for voice and music. The built-in mics are a compromise and we should not expect too much from it except for voice memos. For music, the best would be to get a direct feed from a mixer or instrument via the line-in or invest in the Audio Technica Stereo mic (and even then you have to be careful about WHERE you position this set-up). Also, make sure you have a power source attached for long recordings. Here's a tip; I use my PSP's mini USB cable (really short) with an iPod USB AC power adapter - it works! My gripes are mainly with the user interface which does not allow for any flexibility. But we can rename the files after the fact anyway. Overall, a really cool product and a must have for iPod users that need to have an audio recording capability.
The product is alright. If you get hold of the vendor for this item you will have better luck getting Help from a brick wall. They need a lot of Customer Service work.
Overall the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx is a good - not great - product. The high-sensitivity receiver is the most important point. Even with heavy brush and tree cover (or in a car or house) the unit keeps on track. AA batteries, Waterproof, PC interface, Ability to add maps... like Topo... great. I'm not sure if the extra expense for the Electronic compass and Barometric altimeter were worth the money. They have to be recalibrated all the time. Legend vs. Vista. The "enter/rocker key" sticks out too far and snags on everything. If you want to protect the unit by placing it into a pouch the key gets activated and the map goes to the edge of the world. I taped a flip-up bonnet over the key to protect it. (bonnet = plastic bubble from a blister pack - hey, it works). I didn't have this problem on my old eTrex Legend with the same type key.The 3D or "highway" view is worthless... no streets, roads, or trails even with maps loaded. I called Garmin about this. I called Garmin about transferring my unlock code from my retired etrex Legend to my new Vista. Sorry, but for another $99 they will sell me a new unlock code WITHOUT updated software. The free update is for only 1 unit even if you paid for several unlock codes.If I had it to do over again I think I'd wait till the Magellan Triton comes out.
We use these radios for backing our RV into our driveway, so they are not used very frequently - maybe four to six times a year for 5 minutes each time. We had previously bought several sets of two way radios made by different manufacturers over the years which never held up. Seems always one of the two would crap out. So I decided instead of buying theel-cheepo's, I would spend a little more and get something that I thought might hold up. Wrong. These Motorola's didn't hold up any better than the cheaper ones. Seems to me that two way radios that are used as infrequently as ours are, should last more than a year.
It's a little bulky compared to the ipod, but it has a 3" screen for vids and a built-in FM tuner. I like it.
The palm works well and is simple to use and download things. But, this palm crashes alot!
IF there was a way to put ZERO STARS I would.There are countless complaints from people all over who have bought this speaker setonly to have it start crackling horribly about the time the warrantyruns out.There in no support for it...and nothing you can do. You end up just getting screwed!!!!!The absolute worse speakers I have ever bought in my life.If there is anyone out there who has a set that has worked longer than 1 year...PLEASE come forward and share your secret to success.Dell even deleted my comments for a recall on the forum!!!STAY away from these speakers!Teresa
there is not much i can say technically about this product that hasn't been said already.. but what i really like is how much i paid for this product which makes me very satisfied with it.. i'm from Canada and there is no way you can get this product for the same price in Canada..
the hp 8881 is compatible with hp's 320, 620, 720, 812, 850 and 945 cameras. each camera comes with a dock insert so that they can use this universal cradle. this cradle is small, lightweight, and very portable. it charges the camera's NiMH battery pack, connects via USB to your computer for downloading files, and connects to a TV for slideshows.you don't really need this cradle since you can replicate its functions with a card reader, battery recharger kit, and RCA cables to connect to your TV. but it's a lot more convenient to just drop your camera into the cradle to download files and start recharging those batteries....a final note. this cradle offers a regular usb computer connection. it would have been nice to have usb 2.0 for faster downloads but maybe for the next product iteration.i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace.
Before I purchased this router, Linksys had a bad stigma in my mind -- I would try to avoid it at all costs, but this router was highly recommended and there is 3rd party firmware that allows you to add even more functions.Setup was a snap, as is with pretty much every router. I was up and running in about 5 minutes with a great diversity of computers (Apple iBook and Compaq on the wireless and a Dell on the wired side)I also use this with Packet8 VoIP service and have not had any problems, nor did I have to re-configure anything -- the both work seamlessly.
I bought this to mount a 19" hdtv in our bathroom. I paid around $25 for this mount.I read good reviews about this product but I was blown away by its quality. It comes with all of the necessary hardware to mount, and even includes a level and a small but accurate stud-finder.Installation is very easy. Find the stud, then level up the wall plate with the provided level and attach the plate to the stud using the two provided screws. The screws are very long and unless you are Superman you will need a drill with a screwdriver tip to drive them all the way in.Then you take the other half of the mount and attach it to the back of the hdtv. There are holes in the X mount which fit most TVs and there are also some adapters included if the holes aren't perfect for your TV. I can't imagine a situation where you would not be able to attach this to your HDTV.Once you have the wall plate installed and the other half of the mount on the back of the TV, you just snap it down on top of the wall plate. It clicks and that's it.The mount moves left and right and up and down. The left and right movement is not lockable, which is fine. The up and down movement obviously has to be locked. There is a knob on the side which you tighten.The mount is made of a thick, durable metal.I was very impressed with this product and highly recommend it.
Bought this from Amazon and it is fantastic. My review may sound like I own Garmin stock - which I do not. Upgraded from a Garmin eTrex and found the 60CSx very easy to use. Learned all of the basic pages in an hour or so. The unit is very intuitive and you don't really need the manual. The features and accuracy are the best. Map functions are cool with ability to drag an arrow to a desired spot and create a go-to point. All display fields are changeable and the accuracy in the field is outstanding. Compass switches from GPS-based to magnetic after x seconds if you stop moving. Recommended to a friend and he bought one as well.
I bought these earphones based on the Amazon rating, and have unfortunately been very disappointed. I wear them primarily at the gym with my iPod Nano. While the sound quality is very good, unfortunately they do not stay put, and I am constantly having to fiddle with them to stay on. The "loop" is just too big for my ears, so when I put the ear bud into my ear, the loop part sits way above and outside my ear; not snugly fitting. There is no way to adjust them, unfortunately, and it only gets worse when I sweat during a workout because then they are sliding off!! I also paid full price for them at the time (January '06), and now they are discounted, but even at that price, they are of no use to me. I'm now in the market (again) for a set of earphones with good sound quality that are also a good fit for me. Any suggestions are welcome!
Screen itself is fine. however, the attachments dont work. very difficult to utilize the plastic tabs that come with the Screen.
This item is for the connection to a University wireless system, and this particuler unit was required.
Great product, does the job great quality definitively recommendOnly con, should have brought a longer oneGood cable for the price
this is my 3rd dslr (fuji s2, Nikon d70s) and it is far away the best and will most likely be my camera of choice for years to come. The fuji took great photos but battery set-up was terrible; it's gone now. I still have the d70s, as a back-up, but it just doesn't feel like a real camera and I'm always knocking the program knob from manual to beach scene or something like that.The D200 feels and sounds great, very solid; like my old F5. All the controls are well thought-out and well placed. You can change ISO, color balance, mode, exposure comp. all without taking your eye from the viewfinder; a big plus. Battery life could be better but it's not a big deal; I just carry an extra battery.
Maptech produces the best mapping software I've ever used. I've tried the rest, now I stick with the best. Being a Geography major in college, and working in the mapping industry now, I've used all the others, but maptech is by far the best. Detailed topos, great overlays, outstanding GPS hookup, and the 3-D graphics are unbelieveable!!!!! For anyone in a mapping field, or anyone looking to spice up their outdoor adventures, you have got to get this software.
D-Link router sort of worked for awhile; I would have to reset it once a week or more, then finally quit altogether. Tech support doesnt exist and boy you better not lose your receipt if you'd like them to tell you even the time of day. I'll NEVER buy another dlink "product" ever.
I would rate this camera 4.5 stars for picture quality, and of course its sleek size as well its quick shutter speed. However, on Thursday, January 6, 2005 Sony make the following announcement (taken from dpreview.com)"Sony has today announced another new camera, which only has minor cosmetic changes from its predecessor, in the shape of the 7.2 megapixel Cyber-shot P200. An upgrade of the P150, launched in July, the only real difference seems to be the larger 2-inch LCD, otherwise it sports the same Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x zoom lens, is PictBridge-compatible and has a rechargeable InfoLithium battery plus compatibility with Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO. It will be available in February and is expected to be priced lower than the $499 DSC-P150 when it was launched in July last year."SO, if I were you, I'd wait another month and either get the P200 for less (!) or wait 'til they lower the price of the P150 which seems inevitable. Just hope the P200 comes in the Cool Blue Color.Finally, if you don't need an ultracompact, I'd recommend Sony W1/W5 instead. It's bigger but also takes better pictures and costs less!
i needed it cause i lost the original was just what i needed and was less then i expected to pay for it
Fits everything you could possibly need to carry with the LIbretto in a nice small form factor! It's also durable so it does great on trips!
When I was revising MP3 portable players, I say "Really I need storage 10,000 songs or more? Answer: No". Sansa is everything I need for hear music or watch video. Is a device efficient, whit 4 MB and expasion memory is enough.
We have 4 of these in the family now. It's great value, and the picture and sound quality are very good. You can spend a lot more for a web cam, but I don't think I can suggest better value. We have tried other less expensive cameras, but they lacked good sound, and/or good video. This is easy to setup, and works great with Skype, or other video call software.
I loved this monitor...I had it for 4 months, before it started breaking. I have no idea why and it is leaving me in a very bad place as far as my home office is concerned. Acer doesn't have a contact telephone number, rather an email address. I hope this is not a continue of things to come. I really need high reliablity and hope this is just a fluke. :(
This works great on my visio sound bar, the cable that came with the sound bar was terrible... I also ordered another one of these ....
My urgent need is to move VHS to DVD. I plugged this puppy in and by following the Quick Start Guide had it working soon. It's best to read bits and pieces of the users guide, though. The copying can stop on a video with spaces between the segments, so I babysit this while it's copying to DVD. I doubt I'll use this for anything more elaborate (we already have enough editing software), but for transferring VHS to DVD fairly cheaply for the sake of permanence, it works fine.
I've previously owned the Epson 1200 and have had nothing but good results. The 1400 is a great update and I love the cd printing feature. I will admit that it may be a bit difficult to get quality prints your first time around, but once you buy epson paper, profile the printer with computer, and print correctly it's simply amazing. I too was concerned about ink consumption and high priced cartridges for 1400. However, I have found a revolutionary CIS (continuous ink system) which makes ink affordable, and from my experience gives same print quality. I can vouch for prints that are 6 months old, now will they last 100 years, only time will tell... Normally I wouldn't recommend these systems, but this one is different. There is no filling required, ink is available in jumbo cartridges at 100ml each which is inserted into an external unit powered by USB. If you're an advanced user and have already bought this printer or are planing to, i would highly recommend this system as companion to your 1400. You will save a ton on ink... You can find the system at[...] it's the IRIS model FC-002. However, if this is your first photo inkjet printer, then I would suggest to experiment with printing first and buy CIS system after you have mastered your printing skills.
Bought these speakers in 2009 for my runabout boat, drove them with a 70 watt per channel amplifier. They handled the power with decent sound for the price but not great overall, somewhat boomy in the upper bass range and harsh highs. As other said mounting brackets are flimsy but I was able to make them work. After two summers of use on the boat, I used them since the fall of 2010 for music by our hot tub. I mounted the speakers under a bay window overhang so as not to be in direct rain/snow. This year I noticed that the painted grills and brackets are starting to rust through, making the speakers look shabby. They still work but I'm leaving them for the hot tub. Based on reviews I ordered a pair of Polk 4's from Amazon. They're about double the price but I wanted better sound and more rugged, corrosion proof speakers (Polks use no painted steel components). We'll see how they work.
I had a mess of cables coming out of the back of my projector / A/V receiver that I needed to get looking better and this did the trick.The installation was really easy and it came with zip ties to secure the Hosa after I had all the cables in it.A picture is better than a thousand words right? I have posted before and after pics for this products of my projector setup. (As a side note about the picture) I left some straglers out of the hosa that go to my projector so I can easily unplug it and take it with me when I need to. Even after putting all those cables in the hosa it still had plenty of room to hold more because of how well it constricts around the cables.
This is perhaps the best upconverting available in the market for its price. True, you will not get 1080p upconversion, but believe me, you will not miss much. Installation (if you call it installation) took less than 3 minutes. All I had to do was open the package, connect to my TV via an HDMI cable, and enter setup to change the upconversion option to 1920:1080i. I played the Matrix and T2, and the picture was spectacular, much better than my old Onkyo 802B. The changing of discs is a bit slow, and there is an audible click, but that should not deter your enjoyment. It also played my scratched Elton John CD very well. The only disappointment is that it does not play SACD or DVD video.
I currently have a TiVo series 3 hooked to this unit via an HDMI input and the picture is stellar thanks to the TV's 1080p native resolution. The colors are vivid and lifelike, and the ability to use various Theaterwide settings allow 4:3 video look properly sized on the screen. Two HDMI inputs are great for expandability and cablecard support means there is no need for a separate cablebox. (Unless you want Video on Demand or Pay per View movies.)The audio is impressive for this unit. With it's SRS WoW settings, the audio sounds clearer and has more range. It's speakers are mounted below the screen so the unit is narrower than similar TVs with side mounted speakers. This allows for more space surrounding the TV.I have the unit hanging on a Sanus wall mount and it installed with no problems. My only complaint is with the instruction manual. There are no directions describing how to remove the base. It only states the unit is wall mountable. With a bit of fiddling I finally found the 5 screws located on the back just above the base and the TV lifted off it's pedestal easily.This unit is Ethernet enabled. What does that mean? It has an option for viewing pictures across your network, it can check your email and it also has an option for downloading and upgrading the firmware of the TV.As with any TV there are some Cons.There is no 1080p input. However the TV does display all video in 1080p so everything is upconverted, including 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i. (I hope Toshiba will release a firmware upgrade that will allow 1080p input sometime in the future, but this is probably wishful thinking.)As with all LCDs, the viewing angle is somewhat limited. At angles more than 45 degrees off center, color looks a bit faded. and the backlight is more visible.Minor problems aside, this TV is a great deal for the price, has a wonderful picture, great sound, and input connections galore. I highly recommend it!
firmware problems with update software that's more difficult than average to apply should not occur in an item this simple
Well, to start off with, I bought this drive about 6 months ago, and at the time it was the drive with the fastest cd writing capability I could find. Now wait just a minute before crucifying me, I know this is a DVD writer. However, it seems as if companies cannot wrap their heads around the fact that I might want to replace my cd writer with a DVD writer... Anyway, that being said and done, on paper the drive was the best I've seen, even beating the LG drive at the time. I don't know how they compare currently.The price was rather good too (R700.00 in our currency, which equals about $107.00). Despite many bad things I have heard and seen about Aopen (and didn't know at the time of buying - Drives refusing to open and close, DVD writers failing, etc.) I have had not a single problem with my drive... Oh, wait, there was one...It refused to write on a Princo DVD, but a firmware upgrade fixed the problem. Besides that, I have much joy from it, and it is rather fast too (burns an 8x DVD in just under 15 mins on my pc). CDs are blisteringly fast too, it takes about 2.5 mins on a 700 Mb Disc.So folks, there you have it: Great buy, great value for money, great product! Way to go AOPEN!
If you're looking for a pda, a Handspring is the way to go! A little history, one of the engineers who used to be at palm wanted to put a expansion slot and a faster processor in the palm but palm said NO! So he and his attorney started their own company called HANDSPRING! Now Palm is behind handspring in advancements and they're trying to catch up with their version of a handspring with an expansion slot coming soon. The prism is the best for several reasons: 1)3.5 PALM OS 2)16bit color screen(most palms have an 8-bit) 3)8mb memory 4)EXPANSION SLOT FOR - DIGITAL CAMERA, MP3 PLAYER, GPS, TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL FOR YOU TV AND ETC., EXPANDABLE MEMORY, WIRELESS MODEM, TELEPHONE,AND GAME BOY GAMES. If anyone wants to e-mail any questions to me feel free. Oh, by the way, I SELL PALMS, HANDSPRINGS AND POCKET PC'S FOR A LIVING!
I've used various NiMH chargers for years, and this is probably the worst I've ever used. I keep it next to my computer to charge AA batteries for my bluetooth keyboard and mouse, and the batteries last approximately 1.5 days before they need another charge. If I put the exact same batteries into my $15 energizer charger I bought from walgreens, they last for weeks. This is regardless of whether I use the new Sony batteries that came with the device, or the energizers I get from walgreens.It's also very aggressive about reporting that batteries are past their usable lifetime. Some of the batteries I just got with the device are already dead after only a few charge cycles.Perhaps I got a dud, but I will stay away from sony chargers in the future.
This camera is really awesome!!! It offers great pictures, great battery life, great zoom, great settings. It's a great alternative if you are not yet ready to spend the big bucks on a canon rebel. Of course, it's not a rebel, but if you are not a professional photographer, you'll be totally satisfied with this camera.
I bought this DVD payer, but UPS deliver my dvd player with a serios damage. I call amazon, and they said that theres no problem, they gave me a form of UPS by email and I could returd the dvd without problem. Now a have my dvd player, it works perfect. Has a great video resolution, it is very fast, great audio. So, for the price, and the service. This is a great option to buy.
This is the MP3 player we've all been wating for. The 1.5gig drive allows you max storage for the normal use. Who really fills one of those 20Gig players. I mean really! This is it all the storage you need and ease of use.
Let me start off by saying that I listen to audio books or talk programs on my ipod. This device is perfect for this. If I were to listen to music with it, it is less as good. If you are looking to listen to music trough it than spend more money on a better device.
Was exact charger I needed and great shipping time, thank you so much! I needed it in fast time for college, as mine broke mid-semester, and I got just that :)
Mine arrived DOA. In the instructions, you are directed to remove a plastic retainer in the battery compartment. Mine did not have this retainer. I purchased another battery figuring that was the issue, but no dice. Returned to Amazon. I'll be using a Wiimote via bluetooth with the remote buddy software to run my older G4 mac mini htpc.
I own a condo, so held off at first on this sub reading about its power spilling to the floors/walls/fixtures & neighbors. After further research I learned about the importance of a subdude. Auralex sells them on Amazon, and it's worth every penny to really maximize the brilliant performance (for anything in its price range) of the Polk PSW 505. Of the very few negative reviews I've seen for the PSW505, things like "sloppy", not "tight", those who don't enjoy having the foundation of their home rattle - the subdude eliminates all of that.I received my PSW505 last night and hooked it up through the LFE connection from my receiver. Crossover set to 80, which is used with Polk TSI 400s as fronts, Polk T15s as rears, and for now (due to size constraints) a small yet surprisingly effective & crisp BIC center channel.I then propped it ontop of my subdude and began testing it out. At low to moderate volumes (which I won't go beyond until the break in ends - approx 30 hrs per Polk tech support), thanks to the subdude, there are no vibrations in the walls, floor, handing picures, lamps. Some may think this detracts bass. Not true, it just removes the fake/artificial noise side effects of a subwoofer's sound not being isolated. The quality of the bass coming from the woofer becomes that much more tight, that more more potent, so the bass is concentrated from the woofer, through the air, to my ears & body. That's my kind of bass. I can also enjoy decent volume without having neighbors tempted to call the police. I'm sure if I continue bumping up the volume on this beast, even with the subdude, neighbors will begin to notice.With the above mentioned settings, all of my other speakers set to "small" (even my rather large tower fronts), the sound is rich & thick for music. Although my TSIs can go down to 44 hz "effectively" and even down to 34, the "umph" of anything under 80 is richer and fuller on the PSW505. This also frees up my TSI 400's to pump out more efficient upper & mid range, so overall the sound is so much better with the crossover at 80.After a couple of hours of fiddling with placement (the corner worked best for me), settings, etc while listening to music, I watched an episode of Breaking Bad through my Roku streamer which streams Dolby Digital Plus. This is when the 300 continuous watts (for music) can boost up to 460 watts. Wow...that's all I can say. And this is just out of the box without break in.I'm looking forward to seeing how much better this can get with break in, and if I remember will post a follow-up review in about a month.Best $200 I've spent in a long time. I don't think there's anything close to this value. BIC F12 is one that comes closest, but of all the reviews it sounds like this Polk gets the nod due to it being better in music and more powerful with watts. I've also read about the BIC rattling at louder volumes, with the Polk's construction being a bit more solid. If you go to a place like Best Buy, you'll see 8" and 10" subs, much weaker & smaller, for $200 and up.I highly recommend this sub, unless you are an audiophile with ears that can hear a difference, you really won't hear much difference until going to the $1,000 and up subs.Get this before it's no longer available. It is discontinued so won't be around forever, and used to sell for over $400 a few years ago (originally was over $500). And please get a subdude to hear the highest quality sound that is intended, unless you enjoy the rattling walls/floor effect and don't care as much about the bass being as tight as possible.Update 7/18:Two minor damages in shipping which Polk customer service is sending replacements for:1) Like many have noted, the cloth cover2) The gasket surrounding the woofer. As I ran my finger across inspecting it, one corner wasn't firmly in place & wouldn't get pressed back in. Not even visibly noticeable & the purpose of the gasket is purely cosmetic. But if you are picky like me & notice the same issue, Polk has gaskets they can send out.With my fronts being Polk TSI 400 with decent bass down to 44 hz, then some bass even down to 34, for 2.1 stereo mode when listening to music I prefer a crossover of 60. 80 as crossover still works best for surround since my tiny bic only goes down to 75. I just ordered a Polk C20 due to the low sale price of 170, and will see how a 60 crossover sounds with that since bass goes down to 58 efficiently. My opinion is set the crossover as low as your other speakers can handle. Tiny, weak speakers needing a high crossover over 100 hz may not give the tightest bass although this sub efficiently goes to 125 hz. Reviews I have read, and what I am hearing, indicate this sub shines with 80 crossover & below if your other speakers can handle it.I am being cautious with break in leaving volume at 25%, but did bump to 50 for a few minutes to tease myself. Wow...probably too much, so a volume gain of about 1/3 may be perfect for my taste. My condo living room is small, about 15x14; however it is in an open floorplan with my dining room & entrance hall not separated from lr with walls. Very happy still, the minor shipping dings worth it, especially since Polk CS made the process of sending replacements so easy.Update 8/4:Break in period complete, so I have increased the volume gain to 50%, and the receiver individual sub volume at 0 db (half way since range is -10 to +10). Bass really thumps at these levels, even when master volume from receiver is low. The most I have pushed this out of curiosity was leaving sub volume gain at 50%, bumping sub volume from receiver up to +7db, and turning master volume up to about 40% (at -40 db, with range going from -80 to +16). Ridiculously intense bass...with the subdude, and having carpeted floors on top of concrete, I could still feel the floor vibrating at this level. It's almost scary to think what would happen if I took the subdude away, bumped sub volume gain up to about 90% (which I have read is the most you should go before hearing distortion), maxed out the receiver sub volume & turned the master volume up to 50% or more...I am fully convinced this sub is overkill for my needs, but works perfectly when I tone down the settings & utilize the subdude.
Got this monitor rather quickly. Came as advertised, no issues with shipping. Packaging contained those annoying little 'pods,' though.Works great. Maybe a bit too bright, but otherwise a decent monitor.Would definitely recommend this item.
We bought the Garmin 360 through Amazon and we could not be happier. The price was very good, the shipping was prompt and free, and the product is wonderful. We recently took a trip to downtown Atlanta to see a concert and the Garmin took us right to the Fox Theater with no problems. The Garmin paid for itself with just that one trip. This GPS is very user-friendly and the battery life is very good. The 360 is small enough to put in your pocket when you leave your car and yet has a very good size viewing screen. The text to voice feature is our favorite perk. Garmin is well worth your consideration.
Although I didn't buy this product at Amazon.com I thought I'd still review it. These dics work great in my CD Recorder for both audio and data types with no problems whatsoever. The only complaint I have is that the store I bought it at charged me three bucks over what I could have paid for it here.
i'd just like to say, thank you Targus!! not only portable, i can enter detailed info into my PDA instead of writing in shorthand/graffiti. graffiti is great for memos.. stowaway keyboard great for notes, word processing, email, spreadsheets.whenever i get to work, i just set this baby up and i'm ready to jot down anything i need to. the PDA sort of becomes a laptop only you don't have to wait to long for the laptop to power up.another great plus about the keyboard is that there are keys that directly call up the datebook, calculator, todo list, etc..buy it!!!
I'll be the first to admit that "Stinger" has a quality control problem. The usual problem is that you take it out of the box (brand new), plug it in, and the lamp comes on. All seems well until you notice that it isn't killing any bugs. So you lug it back to "Home Depot" (where I got mine), and get a new replacement - and the new one works great. I have two of the "one acre black light models" (three years old), and they do a fantasic job. A neighbor (two doors away) has one that's been going for 3 years (same model), Another neighbor down the hill just bought his, and at night I go outside and listen to all of these units frying bugs. I don't remember the last time that I was bite by a mosquito, because we don't have any. YES - you must blow the dead bugs out of the unit at least once per week - especially if it's going to rain. This think kills massive amounts of bugs, and if the dead bugs get wet, they will short out the grids - and kill the high voltage transformer.As far as the bad reviews go - I blame that on both "Stinger" and "Home Depot." Stinger does ship defective units. I'd say that at least a third of the units on the store shelves are bad. However, when you take one back to "Home Depot," they close it back up with a piece of tape, and put it right back on the shelf. Maybe other stores do this too, but this is my experience. As for the bulbs: they last about 1.5 years. I'm on my second set. The replacement lamps are half the price of the "other" zappers on the market. I give it four stars for being a superb zapper - minus one star for all the screwing around to get one that works...
I thought this power supply did better than I expected. Running a Dell D610 under normal use, I got about 50 minutes with. Given that it has 4Mah of storage, that is better than I could have hoped for. I would caution anyone that thinks they should get 9 hours of computer battery life to read the specs and understand what the power requirements of a computer are. There isn't an easily portable product on the market that can do that. A gas generator would but they don't allow those on airplane for some reason??? All kidding aside, one issue that anyone using this with a laptop should realize is that it won't automatically kick the computer into an energy saving mode like it does when you switch to your internal battery so the power draw will be higher and the battery won't last as long even though it is rated pretty close to the same capacity as a normal laptop battery. Anyway, it does well charging my gadgets which is the real reason I bought it anyway. It is worth spending the extra money on this instead of the smaller one because it will give a full charge to the palm, camera battery and the cell phone at the same time.
I bought this Antec BP500U as a replacement for my old computer. The description from Amazon didn't list the number or type of connectors, so I went to the Antec website and looked it up. They said it had 2 SATA and 5 Molex connectors, I needed all 5 Molex so it was just what I was looking for. I purchased the PS and received it in record time. When I went to install it, I noticed it only had 4 Molex connectors but had 5 SATA connectors. I don't have any SATA devices, so that wasn't good. I ended up cutting off three of the SATA connectors and splicing on two Molex connectors from my old power supply. Everything works fine and the noise level is the same as my older unit. I do wish they would accurately list the number and type of connectors, both on Amazon and Antec , so people don't get surprised when they go to install it.
I bought this item because I had just bought another GPS and this one seemed to have SO much more potential. Internet access, global maps, basically a mini-computer with a GPS. Well, the GPS really doesn't work. I entered about three different addresses that I go to regularly and KNOW exist and it kept telling me they didn't exist. Then I asked it to guide me to the cross streets near those addresses and again it said they didn't exist. What a joke! The volume is not capable of going loud enough to be heard over music in the car and the display is so small that I was in fear of crashing every time I tried to look at it. There is really too much information on the display when trying to navigate. If this product did what it purports to do, it would be amazing, since it doesn't I returned it right away! How sad!
There are two Windows applications that I need to use (Garmin GPS software and Accu-Chek Diabetes software) and I own a non-Intel Mac with Virtual PC. I had originally purchased a USB to Serial Adapter from Garmin, but Virtual PC could never recognize the GPS or Accu-Chek hardware. I was beginning to think that I would have to buy a new Intel Mac so I could run Mac OS X and Windows XP without an emulater. I did some research on the web and found someone who said that this IOGear Adapter was the only one that worked with Virtual PC and he was correct. I can now have Virtual PC connect to my GPS and Accu-Chek hardware and it is wonderful. If you own a non-Intel Mac and you are trying to find a USB to Serial adapter that works with Virtual PC then this is the ONLY choice and when the time comes that you do buy an Intel Mac then this adapter will still work for you.
I sent a Terrain Navigator California Set to my father earlier this year as a gift. He just can't stop saying good things about it. So I got the New England region for myself. I use it for hiking, canoeing and sea kayaking. The GPS wizard makes connecting to my Garmin a snap. The map prints are clear and provide a UTM grid and lots of reference points. Looking at the maps in 3-D provides a real good sense of the terrain. I use this feature with the 3-D glasses which are provided. I would recommend Terrain Navoigator to anyone who works or plays off-road.
Have had a couple of these drives connected to a 1Gb switch. They work fine with SMB and Windows networks, but we experienced big problems accessing from Macs using Tiger. The drives would perform ok for a few days then AFP access would fail - have to delete the .appledb file from a Windows machine or SMB connection. Also files over 2Gb tend to get corrupted - not good when backing up large video projects. Overall, disappointed in this drive & would not recommend them.
I bought this camera a few months ago. I really like it but I found some drawbacks on this qonderful camera. (It is impossible for me to find a perfect camera)1. Zoom control is not easy to use. Unlike S400, zoom is locked in step. The control is ok but not as good as traditional SLR cameras or S400.2. When you switch to P, A, S, etc mode the 9 points auto focus function is gone. This is not a big deal though if you can use the other auto functions.3. I wish they change the way len is cover by sliding cover. I don't feel very confident that the len is protected by dust.4. Macro is not working very well. I guess it must be the same as most digital camera.Ok. Most of these complaint (except the first one) I fully expected when I bought. Why the heck I bought this camera?1. Canon digital camera has the best picture quality. About the same as Nikon but cheaper. Far superior than Kodak.2. Compactflash memory is cheaper than other format. Unlike other, high capacity memory card is available.3. More manual control over S400 but not too much as G serie.I think 4MP is more than enough unless you want pictures more than 8X11. Hope this review helps your purchase decision.
The TV does not work on DC power. OK on AC power. This very disappointing. The TV is in a repair shop now so I am unable to use it. I have to pay for it when I order it but I am unable to use the TV. Not fair.
Thank goodness for Amazon. Every other retailer thinks cables, especially HDMIs, are just an opportunity to gouge me for as much as possible. Even Walmart wanted thirty bucks for a 6ft. HDMI, what a scam!This plain-jane quality HDMI cable is exactly what I needed. Not some fancy gold plated, zero-oxygen, radiation shielded job that looks like set prop from a sci-fi movie; it's just going to go behind the TV where no one can see it.My only regret was just ordering two. It's probably a good idea to have an extra one around in case you add a component later.
Bag performs as expected, can easily hold all my gear. I really like the beefy waist belt for longer hikes or when you bend down. Quality is top notch and the bag is well designed. I would recommend it!
I managed to get the drive to work for one week. After burning a couple of DVD-Rs, it died. I ended up burning a bunch of bad DVDs in an attempt to troubleshoot, spending hours bouncing around tech. support and customer service, paying to have the drive shipped for repair, and waiting weeks for it to come back, only to have it die a couple of weeks later. This drive was worse than a total loss for me. Avoid it.
I bought this router because my old netgear router was starting to loose range. This router claims to have very good range so when I hooked it up and got it going it was just as or less powerful then my netgear router. And the range was the same and the internet speed was slower. If your looking for a router for a small one story house then this is the router for you. Dont expect it to cover a two story house or anything bigger then that.
it doesn't work on my DS lite, i tryed it the first day i got it and it didn't work,
This is the same AC adapter model for the Minolta Maxxum 5D/7D. It's nice to have, especially when transferring large amounts of data to and from the camera. It keeps your battery from running down, so you save that power for when you're out in the field.It's a little pricier than off-brand adapters, but when you're ordering online, it's nice to have the peace of mind that it's going to be fully compatible.
I like headphones I can easily pop on and off at my computer at work. This have good sound quality, but they are just a tad uncomfortable. I kept them, but the older model without the weird angle at the bottom was actually better.
Let me start by saying that, while I'm not an audio engineer, I am a musician and I do consider myself to have a very good ear, but this is also my first experience with higher end in-the-ear headphones, having always preferred over-the-ear headsets, so take that for what it's worth.I purchased these because the reviews here on Amazon were mostly 4 and 5 stars, and the review on CNET was very positive as well. And if you shop around you can get them for considerably less than the average $XXX.XX price you come across (I got mine for $XX.XX), so they seemed like the right combo of price and performance.At first I was supremely disappointed. I used them with the small triple flange ear tips thinking that they must be better than the domed tips (which I must say confused me since all the photos of them are ones in which they are fitted with the domed tips, yet the Etymotics which I thought were supposed to be super awesome come with the triple flange tips). I thought they sounded incredibly flat and thin, and considerably worse than the $40 Sonys they replaced. Then I realized that the triple flange ear tips weren't sealing at all. If I held them tightly in my ears they sounded great, but as soon as I let go the seal would break and they sounded like crap again. So I put on the smallest domed ear tips and to my surprise they sealed up nicely. So definitely play with all the different kinds of tips to get the right seal (as others have noted).So with that issue settled, I can say that they sound really nice. The whole "they sound so good we had to call them in-the-ear SPEAKERS" is marketing bs, but you will feel the bass vibrating throughout your ear canal in a way that is reminiscent of the how a nice, loud subwoofer creates bass that you can feel vibrating throughout your body, I'll give them that. Nice punchy bass, good dynamic range, and very little harmonic distortion even on the busiest of tracks. Again, I've never used real high end in-the-ear headphones so I don't know what the ceiling is, but since most of those cost $200, $300, even $500, I'd say if you can get these for $XX.XX they are definitely worth it.
Midrange and highs and very clean and crisp. Bass is also very clean and deep.But I was not satisfied with bass at first. It was too low at low volumes, even with bass volume set at max. I tried to increase the bass using the equaliser that is built into mp3 player, but it distorted the music, it was distorted even at lowest volumes and it was distorted with othe speakers that I tried, so I concluded that it must be the soft equaliser that is messing things up. I was diappointed about it at first, I even went as far as ordering stand alone equaliser. But couple days later I found the solution to this problem. It turned out that (on mp3 player equaliser) you should leave the bass lever where it is and turn down the rest of the levers to get distortionfree bass. Than crank up the volume on the speakers.After that, I did got much, much more distortion free bass than I needed. (prologic mode cranks up bass even further)In fact I listened music for 5 minutes at 30% volume with bass set up as described above and my next door neghbour showd up complaining about music.I never even plugged in stand alone equaliser that I recieved.I am completely satisfied with these speakers now.You can get these speaker for a total of $100 at yahoo shopping.It is dirt cheap for this much clean sound.(I did compared them to Klipsch promedia thx 2.1 and think that midrange is more present (or live) in ADA890 and bass also goes deeper (no wonder ADA890 has 8&quot; bass driver vs 6.25&quot; in Klipsch)
At the time I bought this case I couldn't find any pictures of it other than from manufacture. But even CaseLogic didn't have good pictures for this case. Just one picture from outside. No inside pictures at all.This case has no dividers inside at all. just one open space in the middle and the same in the side pockets. No netting pockets as well.In addition to the bad design this case is not soft inside. All inside surface is made of the nilon like umbrella so anything you put in it will slide all around the case. Even you cannot use divider from another(older) case because welcro will not stick to nilon.May be construction of this case is good, but design is very poor.
I would squirt a couple of drops of WD-40 on the pins, no harm's done as WD-40 is electrically-friendly and reduces friction a lot. This will reduce undue stress on the pins from constant pull 'n push and make the reader last longer.In my case, the USB connection on my Nikon CoolPix 5K is more robust than most USB connectors on digital cameras. So I use it and leave the CF card inside the camera all the time unless I really need to swap out the 256 or 512 mb cards when it's full (which is seldom). Or to show off the card to prospective digital camera buyers.
I bought this item to conect a toshiba a2 hd dvd player and dish network hd receiver to my projector. It does not work, the dish network works just fine but the toshiba hd dvd will not go though. Tried it buy it self still will not go thought the switch. Switch lights up and will go to the conection but no picture will come though. Can not find any numbers to call to ask questions. There is no customer service info on the box or instilation papers. A good Waste of about 80 bucks.
When the other reviewers said slow, they meant very, very slow. Make a sandwich while you wait slow. This makes the fact that it automatically starts the last loaded DVD a real pain because you have to sit through not one but two loads. Does anyone else despise those long boring "dont steal this dvd" blurbs that you can't fast forward thru no matter how many times you have seen the dvd.Software is pitiful. I loaded 400 DVDs, Less than 100 were automatically loaded. The rest had to be done manually. Forget it if you don't have a keyboard. Oh, and if you move DVDs around, do it all over again. If you get the title wrong you sometimes have to take the DVD out and reload as the software locks the title. Even if the title is found, actors are not. Remote is complex and less than intiutive. I haven't been able to get it to differentiate from my Sony single disk player. Picture and sound are very good. They could have done a much better job with the manual. It is less than clear. Other features are nice. At the end of the day the pain and frustration are just bearable and the convenience, after you complete setup, is very nice.Still trying to decide on whether to take a chance on chaining a second unit. I would love to be able to control the folders from my pc. I have the original Sony CD jukebox. Hated it bacause of the lack of software.
I am totally wowed by this bag! I purchsed one at the Ford Championship at Doral in Miami Florida as a promotional item for the tournament. I had never heard of this manufacturer, but needed a good computer bag and the quality looked excellent, so I thought what the heck. Boy am I pleased!I carried it around the tounament all day while loading more and more junk into it. They thought of it all when they designed this one. There is a cell phone pocket on one end and a pda pocket on the other, so you don't have to go digging for them.There is an "easy access" zipper across the top of the front flap so that you don't have to lift the entire flap just to retrive a pen.The strap has a very comfortable neoprene section that eases the load and it is adjustable at the front and back to keep the neoprene centered on your shoulder.I can tell you that I carried it for almost 6 hours in the heat of the day and never struggled with it. I highly recommend it.
I purchase this item and upon inspection I found the antenna on the cable box was bent. I spent 50 bucks to have it repaired. I can't rec more then 19 channels using this item. I brought damaged goods from seller. IT sucks!!!!!!!
Always a pleasre to buy from Amazon! I especially like the Free Shipping!
GREAT SOUND QUALITY AT A GREAT PRICE. EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR IN A SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM. ALSO COMES WITH A EASY TO USE CONTROL MODULE. VERY SATISFIED.
My first encounterence of this product came with my Motorola Phone Tools software. I then started using it with my flash drive and found it made it so easy and accessible to use this port instead of fumbling to insert the drive into the computer. I came here and bought another one to use at work. This was a gold mine for me. It is very durable and I've had no problems so far with it.
Just received this clock, it will make a great doorstop! Don't waste your time with this one move on!
So far, I have only used this camera once but it worked very well and lived up to all of its advertised capabilities. I used it on Skype.The only con I found was that it made my audio on my computer start to crackle even when I am not using the camera. If I disable the camera completely, the crackling goes away. This may also be just my computer and other computers may not have this little problem.
I have a Canon MP500 and I run a IMac G5 (power PC). I bought a whole pack of these cartridges and the "work around" (described in the one-page intructions) for the printer not recognizing the "chips" simply doesn't work for macs - in my case when the printer doesn't recognize the cartridges you are dead in the water.Besides, the hassle of pulling (cutting) off the chip and taping it onto the replacement cartridge means certain ink-on-hand syndrome - which i am all for if I can save $ mind you - but when the ink doesn't work it's just insult to injury.So the bottom line? The engineers and product managers at Canon can line their end of year pockets with expensive incremental sales of OEM ink cartridges...
I got this webcam to talk to my friend who left for college. Everything except picture quality is decent.
For me, the headphones supplied are painfully uncomfortable. And because they contain the antenna, you have no choice to use something else. This could have been a great product were it not for this. But it simply is unacceptable for a person with a big head like me.
Have had my Sansa e260 for over 2 weeks now. No problems so far. Have read many complaints about the navigation wheel and location of the control buttons beside the wheel, but I find both to work just fine. Only problem I have encountered is lack of a bookmark function foraudio books, otherwise would have rated it 5 stars.
I bought this TV off Amazon over the summer to replace a Sony KDS-60A2000 that I had sold due to a move. I wanted to get the KDS-60A2020 to replace it but I had some concern about the weight/width for getting it into the family room of my new residence.The Mitsubishi TV solved most of those problems. The TV is only about 14" deep and weighs around 65 lbs. Not bad for a TV of this size (the Sony was about 20" thick and weighed about 95 lbs).The TV has 3 HDMI ports (all of which are being used now, compared to the Sony's 2) and has dual digital tuners. It's useful if you want to get OTA HDTV and your regular cable as well.Really the only flaws are some weird screen geometry (warping on the left-hand side of the screen) and occasional issues with HDCP and the HDMI. Supposedly the set is using HDMI 1.3 and I think this may be causing sets with the Playstation 3 which is also supposedly HDMI 1.3.My other HDMI devices, an Xbox 360 and a HD cable box both work fine but sometimes the PS3 just loses the signal and I have to plug/unplug the cable from the back of the TV. I haven't had any issues with component or any other connections, just the PS3's HDMI. There's also a noticeable lag when changing resolutions via HDMI (I've noticed when changing from 480p/720p/1080i/1080p).I'd also say that the remote is kind of cheap and not that great (although the multifunction abilities were able to interact 75% properly with my rather obscure audio system successfully drop down to 2 remote controls).Those are not huge deal breakers for me and the cost for the size was great. Plus, as a DLP set I'm less worried about the green blob issue that I used to notice on my Sony set.
I'm not going to sing the praises of TiVo, as many others have done so much more eloquently than I can. Suffice it to say, all the good stuff is true, and most of the bad stuff is blown out of proportion. Instead, I'll share some tips for squeezing every last ounce of enjoyment out of your TiVo:- If you have broadband or DSL, get your TiVo hooked up to your home network. You no longer need a phone line for service updates, you can transfer recorded programs to a PC (with the free TiVo Desktop software), and you can access digital music and photos on your computer from your TiVo. For people who aren't quite ready to shell out for a media center PC, this is a cheap and more than adequate first step.- As mentioned in the featured review, there are several ways to upgrade your TiVo hard drive without shelling out hundreds of dollars for a new receiver. (...). ***PLEASE NOTE: Opening your receiver will void your warranty, and you need to be comfortable handling internal PC components to perform the upgrade.*** That being said, it's an easy enough process and I've had no problems with my unit since the "operation". Some Google searching will lead you to the directions for this process - try "hinsdale tivo upgrade".- Be diligent about rating programs, but be careful as well. The more you rate, the more on-point the suggestions are. Just be careful about being too enthusiatic in applying the thumbs-up. I made the mistake of giving two thumbs up to Law & Order, only to come back from a long weekend and find over a dozen episodes waiting for me. That's a little too much courtroom drama for my tastes.- Don't let the lack of a handy phone line stop you from joining the TiVo revolution. There is a wireless phone adapter that will work with TiVo, and you can also use a wireless network adapter to connect to your home network (this is what I do). If you decide to go for the wireless netwrok, be sure to visit the TiVo site to see which adapter works with your particular model.One thing I can say for sure, you won't regret your purchase!
Love these, incredible sound and even like the 80's look; unfortunately I currently am sending these in to be repaired, but with a LIFETIME WARRANTY there has been no hassle and I had only to pay the shipping and handle charges of about $6 I believe, this is an awesome add bonus but I gladly buy these again even without that benefit.PRO's:Sound is near impeccable!Great price!Comfortable fit,Hard to match!The only CON i could imagine would be the sound leakage due to the open style, on ear fit.
I saw this bag in Bestbuy for $100. I went on amazon to check the price and it was only $30! It can hold all my camera gear and plus I have plenty of extra room. It really protects my stuff well. It also feels very comfortable and lightweight when I carry it around with me at my college along with my book bag. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs to carry their all their gear around.
Bought this toy for $4.00 at a garage sale. Used it and then quickly stripped the 32MMC card and trashed it. Nice USB cable if you need one for your collection, cute tripod if you are Barbis or GI Joe. A kid's toy, 7-12 year old at best. Have found them at Amazon for $179.00 to $58.00(used). Really. Don't walk, slither away from this toy, unless you can get a new one for less the $8-$10.00 and follow my lead.
I could have died happy when this product came out. My first microphone experience with Karaoke Revolutions (my main, well, only use for the mic) involved a headset microphone intended for use with a first person shooter that had only one earphone. My second was an expensive USB headset that worked, but was a little touchy with the direction of the mic, and eventually fell apart with all of my and other rabid karaoke fan usage.This microphone is sturdy, has less directional issues, has good sound quality, and really makes you feel like a star.It's actually so good that you can just manage to cheat on Karaoke Revolutions by turning up the artist vocals up high and the accompaniment and sound effects down low and holding the microphone up to the tv. I don't recomend this because you will still get a pretty low score and besides, Cheating is WRONG! (But it sure was hilarious when I couldn't pass one song in the "campaign" mode!)I have to say that the headset was fun, but not nearly as practical or sturdy as this microphone is. Choose this one, especially for kids!
This was a good machine while it lasted. Unfortunately, it didn't last long. It took about four months of sporadic use before the DVD screen stopped working. One might want to consider another machine that is a little more durable.
I needed a bag to hold my Dell Streak smartphone. This bag has plenty of room to accommodate its larger size. I have worn this bag on my belt daily for almost 2 months and it still looks almost brand new. It has taken a number of small bumps and brushes while still protecting my phone. Overall, I am very satisfied with the product.
one day. I had to take it back. I hope the new one will work!
Product came as described and works very well! It's perfect for the winter months, it keeps drinks hot for hours.
Product was ok for about a year. Just got a message that the sony handycam movie recorder is disabled and now I can't finalize the disk. Great. Just lost the last half of my son's last basketball game.Also displeased with this camera's ability to only record 30 minutes of video at a time.I have a friend who owns another brand mini dvd camera and he is constantly having trouble with bad discs.Stay away from the mini dvd platform completely!
I have had this product for about a month now for an additional network printer and have not run into any issues. Range is good as print server is in library and wireless-G access in separate office over garage. Has good connection speed 24-36 mbs which is plenty for printing even the largest of print files. Setup was about 10 minutes. Installed Linksys print server software on one laptop for scanning and other multi-functions and use TCP/IP printer port for printing only to the HP 6210 from other laptops. Recommend assigning a static IP to the Print Server to maintain same printer and network connection.
Unsuitable even for home use; gets its low power consumption by sucking power through the Ethernet cable from the pc, in some cases dropping the voltage down below what is necessary the energize (i.e., 'turn on') the circuitry. Is a death knell in particular to motherboard LAN's; you'll need an isolator on the Ethernet cable to keep this switch from leeching power like a Vampire!
For $30 plus shipping, these are a great value. They are much better than the stock headphones that come with most any mp3 player. If you are using your stock iRiver or iPod headphones, you truly have no idea how much you player could sound with a simple headphone upgrade. Maybe the $150-$400 Shures, etc. are even better, but in_terms_of_value, they cannot equal the gain you get from these.Sound quality is very good overall and for a $30 investment it is amazing. If you have a manually programmable equalizer like found on the iRiver H10, you can really tweak things to get the maximum performance out these. Even if you just have preset equalizer choices like on most iPods, invest the time to experiment and find out what suits your listening style best.These are not total noise canceling headphones. I think this is a plus. They block out the worst of the sounds but they don't totally isolate you. I don't think I would want any more isolation any time I was moving about in a public place.I bought these for the over the ear clips due to the problems I had with other in the ear phones falling out when moving about during the normal course of daily life. Placement is so important with any in the ear phones. The Koss Plugs I had were better than the stock headphones, but it was a real chore to get them inserted. Then you could not move around at all. At best the Koss Plugs will just shift to a bad sounding postion. At worst (the usual case) they will fall out. The Sonys have not had this problem at all. In fact, the non-clipped EX71 may do just fine in terms of staying put while you move (although the 71's supposedly have durability problems and slightly lower performance specs). The key is to use the right size of "sleeve."I went with the black because the white ones show the grub from your hands more easily and also the white have the "steal me, I have an iPod attached" factor.The downsides of these are the unequal length cords going to each earphone and the way too short 90 day Sony warranty.Addendum: After 11 months, they still sound great, but like everyone else's, the cord is separating and falling apart. This has happened even though these headphones have had a very easy life (no gym or jogging use) If you buy these, plan on them being "disposable." Too bad Sony doesn't have quality any more.
Most of my work with this scanner has been capturing 35 mm slides taken in the 1940's and 50's. Printed images have been very clear while I am still learning the sort and save options. The scanner is relatively fast considering my tasks. I would like to get another slide holder so I can be loading one tray while one is scanning. I don't know if these trays are available. I have really enjoyed this resonably priced additon to my computer. I have also scanned just a few regular photos which seem to be captured in very good quality.
This item comes in very handy to transport and store USBs. It is of high quality and a very good price. I would recomend it to people from students on the go to business professionals looking for a efficent and compact means of transporting data.
Pros: Great optics at reasonable price, solid construction, long eye relief for eyeglass-wearersCons: 7x50's may be too bulky/heavy for hikers and backpackersThe Orion Scenix 7X50 fits the needs of this beginning astronomer: 1) reasonably priced new at $100 (I bought it as an open-box for $70!); 2) solid build and optics without being too heavy; 3) excellent eye relief.Some folks may feel a 7X50 setup is suboptimal for astronomy, implying that higher mag binoculars would be better. I disagree completely. The 7X50 provides good magnification for the night sky without using a tripod, as the shakiness with higher mag (even 10X) is noticeably worse. And for those who wear eyeglasses with astigmatism and/or a desire to keep them on while viewing, the Scenix 7X50 provides superb eye relief at 20mm -- the 10X50 version has a less desirable eye relief of 12mm.Yes, like any good pair of binoculars, the Scenix 7X50 can be used for excellent terrestrial viewing. But for hikers/backpackers, keep in mind that 7x50 binoculars can be bulky and heavy, even though the 1.8lb weight of this Scenix compares favorably to other 7x50's out there.Overall, the Scenix 7X50 represents a high quality choice for astronomers, especially for a budget-minded beginner.
Its only a piece of expensive plastic, I tried it from every angle and it blurred out nothing, in fact my boss said he could see my screen better with it on.
I have been using this product for over 10 years and it does an excellent job
zune would be a great mp3 player if it came out a couple of years ago. but for 06 it looked a bit bulky. i didn't have any technical problems so i don't know where all the complaints are coming from. just plug, install, update and your ready to roll.Pros - Big screen, radio, wifi(barley use), most of all its durable and stable.Cons - bulky(don't recommend for exercise), battery life (i tend to skip a whole lot so i'm usually lucky if it lasts me 6hrs. btw forget about watching movies. i would ratther have a smaller screen with a better battery life), not compatible with windows media player.
Did I mention that I love this petite little player. I wanted something teeny to workout with that I wouldn't have to worry about getting in the way. I can just clip this to my shirt or shorts and go. I must say that it is very durable for such a tiny thing. Last week my dog knocked it off of my swim suit into the pool...I watched in complete distress as it sunk to the bottom, and thought well there goes my perfect little player. My dad pulled it out, and I dried it off hoping that it would be ok and can you believe it, it still worked perfectly. I am in awe!
I have a full sized binocular that I keep in my truck, but wanted a smaller one to carry with me while hiking, biking, or to take to ball games. These are perfect. They fit in a coat pocket or tackle box, they're durable, light weight and have good optics. They are easy to adjust and to focus. I haven't dropped them in the water yet, so I can't attest to their waterproof properties, but so far I really like them.
I was kind of skeptical about the benefits of open headphones, I thought the surrounding noise would drown out the music. I was wrong, I could still distinguish each sound, the quality is excellent.I wear glasses and the over the ear made wearing glasses much more comfortable when listening to music. It also runs pretty well through an ipod, not needing an amplifier which is a plus for me.Overall a nice, comfortable product. Great for entry into the world of nice headphones.
I got this for my EEE PC 1015pe. Based on what the measurements of my 10.1 screen were, this should have fit properly. However, I have a small gap at the top and bottom of the screen, maybe 1cm on both sides. While you can't see the what the tabs are, you can see that I have tabs open, in a web browser.The other issue, the model number (3M GPF10.1W) is stamped in to the screen, and does break up the text under it. I found it a little distracting.Even though it's not a perfect fit, I was impressed with the first use. No one noticed it at first. My class mates were impressed by it, and a few of them did find out where they'd have to be standing or sitting to be able to read the screen over my shoulder. Over all, it's nice, if it didn't have the Model number stamped in it, I would have given 5 stars, even with the gaps.
I'm about as picky as they come when sound is the issue. I have a home recording studio, with 30 years of experience as a semi-pro musician (jazz, rock, classical, country). That said, I approach every musical equipment purchase with thorough research and comparison. Since I have good wired phones (Senn 280s and others) in my studio, I wanted some lightweight portables for the long walks I like to take at the beach and elsewhere, often while listening to recordings I've been working on. (I use a CD walkman, with no EQ options.) Several other small portable cans that I own are just not hi-fi enough to enjoy: my ultra-cheap JVCs sound ultra-tinny, and my Koss SportaPros (while much better than the JVCs) have such dominant, boomy bass that the other frequencies cower in the background. The only models receiving consistently strong reviews are the Senn px100, Koss PortaPro, and AKG 26p, but of these, only the AKGs offer a closed design that provides some isolation, something I definitely need. (If you're trying to protect your ears, as I am, then the closed design is helpful. Less outside noise, less volume needed. Plus, the peaceful isolation just feels good while roaming.)In short, these little AKGs have been a breath of fresh air for me--the sound is flat enough to present the musical spectrum in its entirety; the fit is snug yet comfy; and the isolation is enough to make the ocean or traffic fade into the background. Well, almost. Since musical sound is always my highest priority, I'm particularly impressed with the low-end reproduction of these little cans. The sub-freqs seem just a tad boosted to bring out those deep extremes (oh, they sound good), but the low end is still very punchy and tight, not suffering from the boomy, mushy, missing, or overpowering lows so typical of most portables I've heard. The mids seem smooth and plenty revealing, and the highs--while somewhat rolled off in the very highest freqs--seem generally sufficient, in a flat-response kind of way. (Listeners desiring a smiley-curve-bright high end will find the AKGs lacking.) I have a hunch that AKG engineers felt that the open mids and mainstream highs, combined with the attenuated upper highs, would produce a nicely balanced sound while reducing any sense of harshness, especially at higher volumes that are the death knell for many cheap phones. And they may have been right--these cans do really shine at higher sound levels. Personally, I miss the high-end sheen (especially on cymbals), but given the impressive balance, overall, as well as the attractive low price, I'd be a fool to complain. These cans simply sound great, even straight from a CD walkman with no EQ tailoring possible. Are they good enough to use some day as back-up phones in my recording studio? No, I don't think so. They certainly can't compete with the full-range fidelity of decent over-the-ear cans, but these AKGs are also 1/3 the price or less--and compact for street wear. (They look pretty cool, too, professional yet very small, if that matters to you.)I've already recommended these AKGs to a close friend, a music lover with a great set of ears, and he's now recommending them to others. I can do the same to you, as long as you're fine with (or have the ability to tweak) the subdued upper-high end. Musical tastes differ greatly, so I hesitate to recommend anything too strongly, but I do believe that many discerning listeners who appreciate well-balanced sound with good isolation will find these cans to be the best cheap portables they've heard. An enthusiastic 4 stars from me after a couple of months of almost daily use on the street and at the beach. Now more than ever, thanks to these little AKGs, my daily walk is relaxing, productive, and a thing of beauty. Well done, AKG. Happy listening, all.(By the way, if you do buy these cans, you should realize that it's important to position such closed phones carefully on your ears. Experiment with them at first because the amount of seal will affect the sound, especially the low end. Also, be sure to watch for traffic if on the street--I'm not kidding. I find myself very easily distracted by the great sound and isolation, so do be careful.)(A quick June 2008 update, two years of almost daily use later: no surprises, no regrets, all of the above.)
I like the compact case. It is working great for me, but I do nont like that my Zire 71 is attached to the case with velcro. I was not crazy about sticking it to the back of my Palm... call me picky. The other thing is, that now I have expansion cards and nowhere to put them. If you think that by any chance you are going to get expansion cards, you might check out some other cases.
Well built good sound worth the price, can be used for short and long range applications, multiple plugs makes it versatile.
First I have to say I have been a professional computer programmer since 1978 and our industry generally agrees that the Programmers who work for the two GPS maker's are the worst in the industry.After buying the Vista HCx I see that this "myth" hasn't had reason to change.Given that all GPS software looks like it was written by someone who learned how to program 5 minutes ago, the Vista HCx is a good single-function GPS unit. But once Apple's iPhone or iPod Touch adds a GPS unit, its game-over for Garmin and Magellan.I love GPS's, I use the Vista for my hikes and walks around the forest preserve and since I'm now filming for commercial television (yes I'm trying to change careers) I often have to mark the lat/long of a filming location. This Vista HCx is great for that.But like the low-rating review said, without the City Navigator software (sold separately) its really just a hiking GPS, which you can find for much, much cheaper. So if you only want to hike and track your trails, get the cheapest handheld unit you can find.I like the HCx with the City Navigator loaded. I purchased a 4-GB microSD card for it, and loaded up the entire North America map set onto the card. Now I can fly anywhere in the U.S. and have a street-level mapping GPS "in my pocket".Be warned, however, although the HCx supports 4GB microSD cards, the GPS software only supports map files up to 2 GB's. Ironically, the Garmin MapSource software will create a larger file. I had also purchased the Topos maps and tried loading both into the GPS. This exceeded 2 GBs in size. After loading the file into the GPS for nearly 24 hours (yes, it took a day and a night over the slow USB cable) the unit did not recognize its own map files. After ready some materials on the support pages, and knowing a thing or two about operating systems, I first thought it was the 4GB card, but then took a chance that it was actually a software "integer length" issue and deleted the Topo maps and got the file down to 1.8GB (under 2 GB) and guess what? It worked great!Now that I've got it working the way I want it to work, the only real problem is keeping the backlight on while using it so I can see the LCD screen. It doesn't come on when you turn on the unit, you have to hit the power button a second time and then press the joy stick to remove the backlight meter level from the screen. Again, poor program design at its worse.I know this sounds so negative, but all Garmin and Magellan GPS's have crappy software so if you're a GPS user, you're use to working with these things.But once the iPhone with GPS comes out Garmin and Magellan will be dragged (kicking and screaming I suspect) into the 21st century of programming user interfaces.
Good product reasonable price.UV Lens: A must for protecting your camera's sensor/film from UV radiation.Polarizing Lens: Essential for landscape/cloud photography, really makes your photos POP.Overall I'm happy with the Lenses. I've been using them for a few years now and there still like new.I would recommend to any one using an SLR camera.
I put my name on the waiting list and got one of the fist when they started selling them. I have never been disappointed. I take lots of wildlife and scenery. You can use the different setting for all conditions and the color is great. The snow setting has given me some great pictures as has the macro for wild flowers. I have had other digital cameras and the Kodak DX7590 beats them all in its price range.
This is the latest model and I got one this week. You simply have to hear it to truly appreciate how awesome the AK320 is. It puts my previous Sony hifi to shame. There is absolutely no distortion even at maximum volume and the bass is earth shattering. The reason why its sound quality is so good is because only Panasonic use BI AMP wiring which makes it sound as good as a professional studio speaker. This hifi has a stunning design and the graphics are cool. It plays MP3s as well. I've never seen such value at this price. This is the BEST hifi at this price. Buy it!!! Its the latest model.
This links to aWestern Digital 120 GB Scorpio Blue SATA 5400 RPM 8 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Notebook Hard Drive WD1200BEVTnot aWD Scorpio WD1200UE - Hard drive - 120 GB - internal - 2.5" - ATA-100 - 5400 rpm - buffer: 2 MB. Server Supply (not an Amazon seller but a third party) claims it is not their fault that the link is incorrect, beware that you will not be buying a WD1200UE from Server Supply. Also note, Server Supply charges a 25% restocking fee for returns.
I needed a back pack with space for everything and that's what I got. I like the simplicity of this bag.
This unit works as advertized. I am using it daily... only problem was that unit was left on my front porch without my signature... luckly I arrived just as UPS was about to leave.
I like the camcorder for video. It is very easy to use and takes a nice quality video. For pictures, however, not as good. Unless you can stand perfectly still the pictures tend to be a bit blurred.
I spent months looking for an adequate 5.1 speaker set to go with my system without having to break the bank!!I looked at the Logitech Z640 (boy that stuff sells like cheap dirt), I also looked at the inspire 5200, altec lancing and Monsoon 505-H.Well after listening to them all; the inspire 5200 caught my attention because of the quality of its sound reproduction and clean base.The monsoon could be turned up all the way with out loosing it quality but it did not sound as good as the inspire though it had good base and looked cool (depending on your taste).The Altec Lancing sounded great also; the Logitech had the worst sound quality (like cardboard paper was used to make its speakers). Its base was not bad though.I finally settled on the 6600 because it was 6.1 even though I was not going to buy an audigy 2 card, I figured that I will finally be able to squeeze everything out of my SB live 5.1 digital. I am not using the center rear speaker.The 5200 sounded great and since the 6600 is more modern, more powerful and cost approximately 20.00 more, I went with it.These speakers sound great.It is quite loud 1/2 way up.Games like UT2003, Jedi Knight 2 and NOLF2 sound great with 5.1 enabled.I have not tested them with a DVD movie yet but the base from my VCDs sound excellent.The base is not going to rock your house, but the speaker set will definitely bother your neighbors if turned up 70% of the way....If you don't want to break the bank and want to be sure you get the most resent technology from creative get these; you don't need the audigy 2 unless you are interested in 6.1 surround sound, 5.1 is what is supported the most today.
I use it on both my desktop and my laptop. Its nice because you can move the antenna around to get better signal strength...which can't necessarily be done with a PCMCIA card. The plastic antenna arm recently broke at the hinge, though. It still works, but its hanging by the antenna wire.
Anyone on the journey of photographic development must buy something like this at some point. I'm really glad I got this item. Everyone I show the results of the use of my WhiBal card gets amused with it.The price is not attractive, at least not to me, but I just can't regret buying this one. It's supposed to be almost indestructible, and in reality it seems like it. So, if I don't lose it around, the price won't be a problem in the long term use. It's small and easy to carry. The S-shaped-clip is truly useful as a stand-up support for the card, a clever solution.Most people ignore how incompetent cameras can be when trying to interpret the colors light throws over an object. If you have, at least once, questioned yourself if the colors you captured on your camera are the exact same of the photographed object, this little card is the answer. Even point-and-shoot cameras have custom WB features nowadays, so if you take your photography seriously, you'll need this card.
Needed a short cable to go from my computer to my router that wouldn't add anymore clutter, the 1ft cable is working perfectly and you cant beat the price.
I bought this router couple of days back... Took me less than an hour to set the whole thing up, needs no technical skills... Sleek, works great and really inexpensive. Would highly recommend this for all.
I have been looking for another digital camera since my first camera (minolta dimage 1500 zoom)was a total disappointment. For the past six weeks I've researched the Internet (Steve's Review, DPReview, Imaging Resources, etc) comparing, as my final choices the Canon Powershot 20, the Fujifilm 4700 and the Coolpix 880. My main criteria are 3 megapixel and being able to take it along wherever I go in my pocket. After reading all the reviews I decided to go for the Coolpix especially considering the ability to do some manual adjustments with the camera, although I consider myself a novice/amateur. I got my camera from Amazon.com four days after I ordered it. I got my rechargeable battery and charger at another internet site where it was cheaper. After playing with the different controls of the camera I was able to even use the manual control and was very impressed with the pictures. I was not impressed with the &quot;Scene&quot; mode at all. I prefer the CSM, P and A mode which was very easy to use and get perfect results. The &quot;Auto&quot; mode also works very well. The quality of the pictures and the ease of control is almost like night and day in comparison to my prior digital camera. For anyone considering a 3 megapixel digital camera I would recommend this, with the reminder to also get the rechargeable batteries at the same time. The battery that came with the camera did not last long. It lasted only long enough to enable me to study the different functions of the camera and was able to take only a few pictures with the original battery. I would have rated this camera as 5 stars if not for the limited aperture control of only two.
In today's society, people are a lot more careful on what they spend their money on. Yet, we all want to have the newest gadgets on the market. That is the attitude most people have when it comes to shopping for an MP3 player. We all look to get the biggest bang for our buck. However, with a market filled with expensive iPods and Creative Nomads, there are not too many places to turn. That is just what the Sandisk MP3 player gives you. The Sandisk 512 megabyte MP3 player is the most economic yet powerful MP3 player on the market.The Sandisk MP3 player is great for taking with you everywhere you go. According to [...], it weighs only 39 grams with a battery in it. That makes it great to carry with you in your pocket or purse, without you even realizing it is there. The Sandisk MP3 player is also small enough to fit into the palm of your hand. It plays all the great songs you want without weighing you down. That makes it great to use while you are working out or cleaning the house.The Sandisk MP3 player also has many features that make using it a breeze. It contains a built in USB port that makes transferring songs very hassle-free. Containing a built in flash drive, it makes adding songs as simple as copying and pasting it into its own file on your computer. The MP3 player is set up to allow easy navigation through your playlist to find just that one right song. You can also divide your playlist into separate files inside the player. The Sandisk MP3 player also contains a built in FM radio and voice recorder.The most important feature of the Sandisk MP3 player is that it is very user friendly. You will not find a MP3 player on the market that is easier to use and operate. Anyone, from the most experienced computer user to a beginner, can operate this player. You will be hard pressed to find a feature on this player that you will not be able to work. The average person can take this player from the box to listening to music in about 3 minutes.Overall, the Sandisk 512 MP3 player is one of the best MP3 players on the market. It offers all the features that you could want in a MP3 player with the reasonable price to go along with it. You will have a hard time finding another MP3 player that that is this powerful for less than $100. The Sandisk MP3 player is a great alternative to the overpriced iPod and Creative Nomad players. The Sandisk 512 megabyte MP3 player is the most economic yet powerful MP3 player on the market.
Works great for dated analog video signal but that is what I needed for my older Plasma TV and Receiver.
I got this after reading some other reviews online. It is a no frills player. In the beginning, it was great, easy to navigate around and very lightweight. But after 1.5 years, the hard drive just flat out died. Computer did not recognize it as a secondary harddrive anymore. I rarely used it except a couple times a week at the gym max, probably did not even use it for more than 50 hours. It was always protected in its case and never dropped.I thought it was lame, I read of a lot of other reviews where the hitachi drive died. I thought it was ridiculous to have to spend 25 bucks to get it fixed because it was past the 90 day warranty. Stay away from this player, there are plenty of other better ones with less problems.
I just bought this to use with a Sandisk 128M card. This reader only works with Lexar USB enabled compact Flash cards. It is a cheaper version of a real compact flash card reader. Now I have to send it back.
Its better than the one I got at best buy.My new chip arrived earlier than the paste. I couldn't wait.Ill use it on my next project.
I have been using this device on Windows XP for almost a year with no problems, recently I moved to Windows 7 64-bit, where it was also working fine, for a few days...Upon using Windows XP Mode (or any Virtual PC) the system would BSOD.I determined it was the Windows 7 driver from the iogear web site "GUC232A_Win7_3.3.7.131". Despite having a release date of "Feb 2011", the driver was, in fact, from 2009.I found a March 2011 driver (uc232a_win7_xp_vista_v1.0.075.zip) on the ATEN site (I am guessing they actually make the hardware and OEM's it to iogear - their part number "uc232a" is suspiciously close to ioGear's "guc232a"...)Bottom line - I am now a happy camper, again, with this USB-Serial adapter, just not with the (currently) available drivers from iogear.I have notified them via a web form, hopefully they will update the support site download soon.
I really like my case and it was a lot cheaper than what you would get it for in the mall. Fits perfectly!
Got this for my daughter for Christmas..She wanted a small digital, but something that would take great pictures easily..The Canon PowerShot SD600 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom fills the bill perfectly..And here's the best part...Right after Christmas she dropped the camera in the snow and the lens stuck in the open position...Canon fixed the camera, no questions asked, and returned it within two weeks...I highly recommend this produsct
I felt that for 50$ I should get a system with more sound quality.Partly I should have read more and maybe spent 10 more dollars for a better model. I expected more from the JVC line. There is no bass or treble adjustment and it is somewhat tinny sounding. It works fine but not a deep rich sound. If I was thinking of buying this item I would buy a better model instead...
I purchased my Koday digital camera and it was fine - until it stopped working while I was at a quilt show. The lens stuck in the on position and nothing I tried would retract the lens. After a few minutes it turned off and now it can't be turned back on. I had pictures in the memory and there was no way to retrieve them.I called customer service and all they were interested in was selling me another camera at around half the original price. They also wanted me to pay shipping to and from their office at around [...] each way.Buy the camera if you feel adventurous but beware that you probably will not be able to get service when you need it most.Also forget about buying the docking port - it is very expensive to print from it... both the paper and the ink cartridges. It's way cheaper to use your color printer and buy photo paper.
This cable is an excellent buy at this price. It provides quality connections for excellent picture and there is no degradation even with the length. Was used for computer to tv connection. Definitely recommend.
Excellent picture, competitive price. I wish it had side ports as my son frequently switch TVs for video games and we have to turn the TV sideways in the cabinet. Good sound, functional remote.
These cables are worth the extra money, don't waste your time getting anything else. I use this cable to connect my dish to my TV and the picture is similar to my component connection from my DVD player. Sharp picture and vibrant color, don't bother with any other product...period.
I purchased my original DXG-518S digital camera over 5 years ago. The power button fell off my original camera, and I missed this camera because I loved the photos it took. I was able to purchased another DXG-518S digital camera from this seller to re-place my original, and I am soooo Happy!
this is a monitor that i bought from bestbuy as a combined deal. i have a compaq 17' monitor, and when compared to that this is bad. it causes a strain to your eyes, after a couple of hours. the resolution is bad at the edges. overall if you get it as a package deal fine, but ot worth buying it as a standalone on its own merits
Dissappointed that the frame does not play pictures and mp3's at the same time, but the picture quality is good
I purchased these for a hearing asistance device. The wearers like the comfortable fit as well as the volume it sustains without distortion. I have even considered getting a set for myself when I don't want to lug arround my HD280's
I prepared when I got this filter in the mail because I knew that a lot of people were having problems with this and their Yeti. I saw all these crazy ideas for drilling holes and adding brackets, but I found a simple solution that lets me attach the filter without scratching the Yeti or having to do any real additional work.I posted a bit about it on my blog, but here are the instructions:I cut a 2"x2" piece of anti-friction padding (this type):Type S AC30272-60/6 Custom Trim Non-Slip Matand just attached the Pop Filter as blue advertises (on the very back of the stand facing up) and it doesn't fall, slip or move at all. I can pick it up and move it around freely without any problems at all.Hope this helps. The anti-slip pad makes it fit like a glove and protects it from scratches, too.
The 51's are just amazing. I love the rich sound which pours through the tiny little buds which are a lot smaller than one would assume earbuds to be, especially when you place them side by side against iPod stocks or Creative stocks. I bought them immediately after going through a "trial session" with my friend's iPod. I then did a side by side test against the iPod stocks to find that these surpassed them. Why? Well, for one, the sound-isolation bolsters the bass, although the bass can be a little high sometimes (which was mentioned by many reviewers), and the balance or neutrality may be questionable, although at $20-40, one shouldn't be comparing these to Shures, although CNET did. I used them on a 30GB iPod photo (bro's), my 40GB Gigabeat, and my other brother's 30GB Creative Zen Vision:M. Comparing the sound from all of those, I'll have to come to the conclusion that the iPod's sound is the worst compared to the others, where the Vision:M has the best--the best, other than my broken Zen Micro, sound, although the Gigabeat comes close because it offers SRS WOW, which is a must-have feature on all Digital Audio Players, although few do actually offer it. Anyways, the sound works well--through heavier screamo metal to quirky punk-pop to breathtaking sonatas in the classical genre. I wouldn't call myself a devoted audiophile, but it comes close. I used these for jogging sometimes, although cycling is a lot more fun because its less exhausting. You'll immediately find that the buds' isolation works bad when jogging, because the steps you take actually are heard through the earbuds, amplified--this can also be heard if you chew gum (so I highly don't recommend this to gum-chewers), as you can hear it so loudly that it bothers the music. Don't use it while your mouth is in motion, and only use one earbud if you're talking to someone or you're in traffic (whether that be during cycling or jogging, w/e), b/c the sounds will be drowned out, especially at high volumes. I couldn't hear cars pass by when I was about 6 feet away, with 2/3s volume.CONS: Listen up! The cords will not hold out for long. I've had mine for 4 months and most of the right line has withered away and there are four enormous spaces where all the rubber has worn away, leaving the wires for view. On the left line, right below the buds is a gaping hole. The material used above the divider is crap. The rubber becomes crazily sticky once it begins deterioration, and the cords tangle even worse (did I mention that this thing tangles like grape vines? Just say you take out your buds and leave it on your desk--return three minutes later to find them in a horrid tangled mess). THe rest of the cord is fine, but after the divider, you'll see poor material covering the cords. The earbuds are fine--they've never blacked out on me, and if they did, its probably because of earwax. You can order extra earpads from Sony's parts center for about $5 a pair, I think, b/c my friend lost 2 pairs once. Yes, I can tell you that they slip off easily, especially when you leave one hanging when you run. So, all in all, if you value sound, and I mean astonishing sound, at quite a low price, along with sound-isolation (which is great, but dangerous in traffic), you'll need to put up with disgusting cord materials. You can patch them with electrical tape, but it doesn't hold very well once the rubber starts becoming sticky.
I bought these headphones to exercise and they are ok but don't stay on as well as I would like or as well as similar "hook over ear" phones I have used from Phillips and Panasonic. Could be due to shape of my ears, don't know. Sound quality is very good, though I am no audiophile. Cord is a little long for my tastes
If you're looking for a sound system the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified is the way to go. The sound and clarity are amazing, definite I would recommend this product to anyone, and it's at a very reasonable price, so don't waist time. I definite love this product.
I'll be honest, I've owned this motherboard for a couple of weeks and I still haven't enabled all of its features. This is as fully packed a motherboard as one can imagine at it's price. And being Asus, it's fully customizable.That being said, a purchaser will wish to visit the Asus website for the latest drivers and bios, especially if you're installing the Conroe processors.Why not 5 stars? The documentation is sketchy in parts (but sufficient to get you up and running).
This trackball is very similar to the old Kensignton trackball (white with a blue ball) in the way it feels, but it's even better because the wheel is easier to move. The color combination is very nice and looks great on various surfaces, the ball has a beautiful smoky pattern, so the mouse is very pleasing to the eye. I have not experienced any stalling other reviewers mention. I wish it had a scroll wheel, that is the only downside to I can think of.
i would like to know if you all going to get this itemany time soon if so let me now
Easy to use for a novice or senior citizen like me, but two kinds of batteries make it hard to figure which are dying, and they die often. Online support was not helpful. Perhaps a bit too much camera for a novice.
I received this product in a timely fashion. Their advertisement was an exact representation of what I received. I have had no problems since purchase of the item. I have been very pleased with this product.
I ordered this product and tried it out with my new LG VX8500 Chocolate phone. It worked just like it said it would. I can sync information between my phone and my PC and even put on custom ringtones using separate software.
Not a whole lot to say about this item except that it works the way the it is supposed to which is all I would expect. The quality seems OK, but haven't had it long enough to say how it holds up after repeated use.I was very happy with how quickly my order was processed. I received it within the estimated time period I was given when I ordered it.
For Christmas this was one of my gifts. So, yes, I actually know what they are like.It doesn't bother me to watch videos on my iPod for a long time because the quality is fantastic and the screen is like watching a mini tv. Not noticable at all for me that i'm watching it on my iPod!The sound and capacity of this iPod Video is fantastic! I have the 30 GB and I don't know why you would need anything more.Buy this product and you'll be satisfied 100% with it!
The 2200DSE is perhaps one of the best printers I've ever used. It's easy to install and is super fast(20ppm). Another plus is that it takes up little desk space. The print is great especially the greyscale graphics.If you only have a USB hookup then you will not need anything else. It will not connect to a serial port. If you wish to connect to an ethernet system then you'll have to either order the 2200D or order the card directly from HP latter choice is less expensive. The card is easy to install-just snap it into the provided hub. If you have several computers that will use this printer then you'll need an ethernet hub connector.I might add that if you need help, HP has the best support people with whom I've ever dealt.
I bought this adapter to mount a laser level to a c-stand and it's perfect for that application. My only issue with this product is that the 1/4 20 threaded part is not fastened permanently into the adapter. So when you try to twist it on it threads back into the adapter. I guess there might be a reason for that design but can't see the advantage of making it two separate parts. I locked it into position using red Loctite which you can get at any auto parts store. I haven't had a problem since. Except for this one design flaw it's perfect for mounting any camera or 1/4 20 adaptable object to any 5/8" post.
I've been using an old DEClaser 1152 for a while now, and while it has been a good printer, it is just too slow. When it couldn't print my tax forms from TurboTax, I knew it was time to get a new printer. After reading several reviews and comparing prices and features, I decided to go with the Brother HL-1650.I received it today, and within a couple of minutes I had it installed and running under RedHat Linux 7.2. I was suprised to find a specific driver for this printer under the printer configuration tool. The driver seemed to be very complete, and even had an option for duplex printing. In no time flat, I was printing several large PDF and PostScript files.This printer is a speed demon compared to my old DEClaser! The printing quality is very good, even at 300dpi, and the duplexer works flawlessly.I rebooted my laptop into Windows 98, and installed the driver from the CD-ROM. After printing a test page, I decided to print the tax forms that were the bane of my old printer. In no time (well about a minute), I had all eight duplex pages.I am very satisfied with this printer so far, and as long as it keeps working as well as it has today, I'd recommend it to anyone.
Good used product for the price. Works for TV, computer, ipod. Much better than buying ipod docking stations or separate stereo systems.
I'm in the process of ripping all my CD's to listen to them as MP3s, but I don't want to throw them out. I also don't want them taking up all the shelf space they currently occupy. So I bought these for putting them in storage.And that's what these are great for: storage. The snap-together box looks a little flimsy, but it's inexpensive and only needs to hold together in the closet. It doesn't need to hold up being out on display with CD's being pulled in and out all the time. It just needs to sit there.It turns out my wife already had several that she had rejected for just such a storage purpose, so when I needed a few extra, she was happy to give them up.So again: great for storage, not for access.
A few months ago I had no idea what ESATA was. Then I bought an external drive case that had both USB2 and ESATA. It came with a single Motherboard SATA connector-to-ESATA socket. When I bought another like unit, I wanted to have 2 ESATA connectors on one bracket. That's what this does nicely.
Just from seeing the packaging, you can guess what the quality of the filter will be. Handling it reveals how solid and well built the item is. The quality is good enough to mount on Leica glass and not feel cheap in any way. Photos shot through this were just as sharp as without, great optical quality.
This is the best microwave popper. (Period) I use quality popcorn and a little butter flavored oil... 99% of the corn pops, it's fluffily and flavorful. We make popped corn about 4 - 5 times a week and I only have to change the cooking pod about every 3 weeks, which is still less expensive than and buying a box of microwave popcorn (5) and defiantly more quality product. Ill never go back. a 1/4 cup of corn will fill a large mixing bowl.
When I first received these phones, I was very impressed with the sound, given the relatively low price. The fit was not very good for me, though: the plastic clip that is supposed to hold the phones in place hovered about half-an-inch above me ear, so they did nothing for security, but did add weight. I am a normal sized man, so I don't think that my ears are uniquely small.The real problems occurred when I tried to wear them running. As sweat ran into my ear, the phones kept slipping out (I tried all sizes of the rubber inserts). Eventually, one ear simply stopped working (barely audible--not gone completely so I know the wire didn't break), presumably from the sweat.So, what to say: if you don't exercise with them and they fit you ok, you'll likely be pleased with the sound. Keep in mind that spending a bit more will get you better sound, and likely better fit. Etymotics & Shure make much better sounding (and fitting) in-ear phones, but for more money. Koss makes the *remarkable* KSC 75 (available for $12.95 on Amazon) that may not be in-ear type, but sound incredible for the price.So, for me, there are far better choices.
It's little. It holds a bunch of data. It's so easy to use even my copilot can understand it. It's the perfect way to transport lots of data in a really small package. Throw those floppy disks away forever! If North Korea could make missiles the way SanDisk makes flash drives, we'd all be in deep kimchee.
Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across. They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it. They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody. They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time. When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates. DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers.
Very versatile iProduct. When hooked up to an outlet it charges and amplifies the iPod. Easy to set time/alarm, excelent power distribution using 4 AA batteries. Speakers at full capacity compare to high-end computer speakers. Great for an extra boost in movie playing, video games on PC or jamming out your favorite bands. Small enough to travel yet powerfull enough to wake even the heaviest of sleepers. If you can't find an outlet, no problem, just have the AA's hooked up and the alarm/speaker function still works.
I read other reviews about this cable before I bought this. It's a very nice set of factory made cables, not to mention the length you get for such a cheap price. I ended up buying two of these and they work great!
Usualy the digital cameras come with a very small memory. But after I bought this media card everything changed and now I can make a lot more pictures than before without coming back to my computer so often. I's a good buy, go for it
I ordered this product thinking I would be saving money. Some electronics need to be kept on to operate. For instance if you have a DVR you cant turn it off due to recordings occurring while not watching. Its very sensitive about turning off all things plugged into it, I had to adjust it several times and it still doesnt operate as promised. For all this money and Im still leaving things on, where is the savings?
(I have a visor deluxe graphite, but I will post it up under all visors, because the comments apply to all of them unless otherwise noted)I finally decided to get a handheld, so after dropping a few hints, I got a Visor Deluxe for my 15th birthday (OK, OK, I totally walked my dad through the purchase process, but who cares?)9 days (and based on battery use, over 2 months of normal use) later, here is my review. The Visor is pretty small, I don't know what people saying it was bulky were talking about. It is really easy to use, it took no getting used to, except for the graphiti. That's still a little wierd. It has a backlit screen, but I never figured out how to turn it on, my friend did. You hold down the power button. Hotsyncing couldn't be easier, you press the hotsync button on the cradle or on the visor's screen and it goes. The 2 MB visor will probably be good enough for you if you only download Freeware Apps and use it as an organizer, but if you are like me, you will need the 8MB of the deluxe, platinum, prism and edge. The screen is very clear of most things (digital photo albums can look pretty bad, but I think it is the App and not the Visor) It has been very reliable so far, I have installed nearly every App I could find, and no freezes, even soft ones. The stylus has a built in screwdriver and reset tool.The downside- The OS is not upgradible, maybe someone will make a springboard module someday, but I doubt it, and it will cost alot and not allow you to use the springboard for anything else, killing it's main selling point over the Palm. And also, I am careful with it so I have put no scratches on it, but I let some people borrow it, and I am seeing some. I am mad now (no, that does not read mad cow, mad now) Screen covers cost about $2, but they take all the un out of even owning one. they are that terrible. If worst comes to worst, you can replace the screen down the road for $50. even if you have to replace it once a year (which you shouldn't, but just for the sake of argument) it is worth it. A screen cover ruins everything. Being the careful user you will be, you shouldn't scratch it too badly too quickly.Comparing to a Palm- this is Much better than a Palm. My friend has a Palm. I hate it. OK, I don't hate it, but it is a mere shadow of mine. the screen quality of the Visor is much better for moving things such as games, and the buttons on the visor are 10 times easier to push, the difference between winning and losing in many cases. The Springboard port is the final factor that puts the Visor way ahead of the Palm. You can get modems, cameras, more space, GPS, cell phones, voice recording, Games, Mp3 players (tisk tisk, stealing music, eh? Kids these days!) You name it, they got it. (look under springboard modules here at Amazon for things I missed) But one thing that annoys me about the Visor and not about the Palm is the infrared port. The visors is in an Akward location, and the Palm's is not (see pictures) And the Visor does not have an upgradible OS, but that doesn't matter too much, so far they have been little more than a minor update. All in all, definitly buy the Visor.Choosing the right Visor- REGULAR- This has OS 3.1 and 2MB of ram. this is enough only for people who plan to use it for it's designed purpose. If it's not enough, you can upgrade later via Springboard cards. 4 shades of grey DELUXE-Cool colors (which I opted against to avoid too much attention), 3.1, and 8MB of Ram. 4 shades of grey too. PLATINUM-Faster processor, but it's not necessary. However, if you can cough up the cash, it is worth it, because it displays 16 shades of grey and OS 3.5. EDGE-Just like the Platinum, only much thinner. However, putting on a springboard card makes it about as thick as the regular ones. PRISM-Just like the Platinum, only it is in color. Definitly worth it if you got the cash.PS-to avoid scratches, DON'T LET PEOPLE BORROW IT!!!!!!! I can't stress that enough. People are stupid. Kids these days!
This is a nice mouse for day-to-day office work. Comes with recharger and is precise. Has a cool application switcher button right next to the thumb and can replace Alt-Tab key-press.Great deal on Amazon.
This is a great cable - especially for the money. It carriers sound and picture well (my TV is only 720p). I have had no issues with it and it works with both my Roku and Blu Ray player.The only caution with this cable is the thickness - it isn't very thick so I'd stick with with an application you won't be moving or unplugging much. It may all be in my head, but you could consider this a downside but for my applications, it isn't a big deal.
When most card readers are for SD cards it is nice to find a great item for my Memory stick pro. I would recommend this for ease of use. No need to run down my camera batteries anymore to upload photos.
I'm giving this item 5 stars anyway because I don't thing one little detail should ruin a perfect score on such a great backback. I've been using a Kensington Countour carrying case (the leather one in fact) for a while now and it has been the best bag I have ever known. However, as I am a consultant, I just picked up a gig in Manhattan which requires me to walk a bit more than just from a parking lot to a building. While the Countour carrying case is very confortable, it is a larger size bag (there is a smaller one available but not in leather) and it is not light. So this sent me on a quest to find a good backback that's "city-friendly". Indeed the quest did not take too long because I looked at a couple of units in the store then went straight to the Kensington site since I've been a fan of their products. The backpack looked good enough to try out and I thought I could always return it if I didn't like it. I've only had it for a couple of days and it is awesome. As far as confort, it is unmatched (and I've had a couple of others). The size is perfect (I have a 15.5" wide-screen laptop). I'm not sure if it would fit a 17" laptop but those things are IMHO desktop replacements and not fit for carrying out the city. The arrangements of the pockets is excellent and the snug-fit pocket for the computer is superb. Now, you remember the title of this review - what's missing? Though I found snug little pockets for everything I want to carry, it would have been nice to have 1 more for the laptop power supply. Though this is not an item I carry on a daily basis since I keep one at home and one at work, when I travel, it is nice to have it in its own zippered pouch as my other Contour case did. In this one I would have to just through it in the main container area with paperwork and such. I supposed one of the pockets I used for my external mini-drive would have worked so maybe it's just that I personally need one additional pocket. The perfect place would have been a zippered area inside the main container area. Other than that, this thing rocks. The coolest thing is when you open the main container area, the laptop is secured in a tight well-protected sleeve and the rest of the area is quite open so you don't have to stretch the bag out to fiddle with its contents. I look forward to putting this thing through hell and high water in the streets of NY.
I bought the white 6i based on the advice of a good friend. Initially they worked fine, then the wires got very stiff, I started getting breaking up and I got NO response from Etymotic customer service.I'm much happier with the Sennheiser CX300 that are selling for less than $20.
Sound is tinny but it is okay considering the price. I had to get an adapter since I use a i pod shuffle with playback control and voice over on the earphones. I love the size of the speakers which makes it very portable. Have not used it on my computer.
A high-quality CD-R with a counterintuitive BLACK reflective surface, what can be cooler than this? I have used these discs for 3 years and none of them went wrong. Just love them that much. Strongly recommended.
The moment i saw this babe introduced in a tech news site, I became interested......and finally obssessed with it. I searched and asked a lot of stores in Toronto, but none of them carry this product and thats really "bad". So finally I decided to drive 5 hours to/from the states to get this babe. AM I IMPRESSED? OH yeah, I think it is worth every bit of my money and time. It is actually smaller than I thought it is and sleek too. The only disadvantage is that the package didn't actually include a remote control and the headphone hurts your ears if you wear it for too long..... Besides that, I see nothing to complain about.
I've been using a track ball of this design for 13 years now. My original was by Kingston, I believe, but they no longer make them (I still have it... still works, but my cat got at the cable and I'm afraid of breaking what's left!)Now I have 2 logitechs. One for the desktop, and one for the laptop. For anyone that cares, I play games and I do some light spreadsheet work, aside from the normal internet activities. I've never had any problems with accuracy or comfort with this track ball! The only complaint is that it needs to be cleaned a little more frequent than the old fashioned ball type mouse. But since the ball just pops in and out, it's a snap!
It would have helped if the customer who did not like this unit would have given his reasons for not liking it. I have one of these and yes, the stylus operation does take a little getting used to, but the unit itself is awesome. The battery lasts a long time between charges, the screen is easy on the eyes, the speed is fast enough... For a compact portable unit, I think it is great.
I just received this and I love it already. My husband and I own 6 different iPods between the 2 of us. I wanted something small, yet with good sound, but didn't want to spend lots of money since I will primarily use it when I'm in the kitchen or on the deck. This system works. There are plenty of adaptors that are marked to accommodate all iPods. You can even plug the Shuffle in. It just won't charge. I noticed for the best sound that the volume on the iPods itself has to be at least 1/3 of the max and then you can crank the volume on the speakers. My husband has JBL speakers for his main computer and we love them so I was drawn to the JBL iPod dock. Great price through Amazon as well. Compare prices of all the colors. I went with the black because it was a little less.
I've been looking for a decent pair of headphones for some time now. All I can say is that these were a fantastic acquisition.Pros:-Sound quality is top notch. I always test headphones out against high fidelity french horn recordings and these did a fantastic job. While it is hard to match a full range speaker, these headphones do a swell job with only the faintest of distortion on the most resonant selections in my library. The highs are crystal clear and the bass are plenty punch and wonderful low level response. I can go from Lady Gaga to Aerosmith to Trace Akins to John Williams without thinking twice. These headphones sound great no matter your taste. The only question is if you like the sound of 1/2 open back headphones as opposed to noise isolation.Personally I like being able to hear things going on around me when I want to without having to have my music almost completely off. That said, these speakers can certainly put out plenty of volume where outside noise is not an issue.-They are incredibly light weight. This seems to a function of them being 1/2 open back. It is also a function of the head pad's design. You really don't feel them on you head at all. They are also self adjusting.-The Removable cable is wonderful feature. The clip design seems more reliable than sure and less likely to break the headphones should something yank it out.Additionally, the cable is a miniXLR to 1/8" standard headphone with a screw on adapter to 1/4". The screw treads on the cord can get in the way some headphone jacks on some ipod cases. However these headphones are more likely to be paired with a computer or mixing set up so this is generally not a problem. Depending on how you plan on using the headphones you will either love or hate the 10 foot cable. There is an optional curly 16 foot cable that is about 3-4 feet long when not stretched out.Cons: Non of the below are serious concerns just possible items to be aware of for personal preference-Depending on your preference the cord length-Depending on you use the threads for the 1/4" adapter-They can get a little warm, but they are completely over the ear headphones so that is kind of expected. However that could just me. Non the less it is not enough to bother me or keep me from listening to them for hours and hours.-No the easiest to transport, but then again if you are looking at them you probably don't plan on doing it that much with them.Other thoughts:I would have gotten the AKG K272HD but they were not in stock where I got these. If you are stuck between these and any other AKG headphones, these will certainly not disappoint. At their price point, they can't be beat. Bose have nothing on them and Sure was just too in your face sounding. They also have a wonderful warranty.As of this writing, Amazon has them for $100, I paid more at a local audio shop.
This product reboots itself every 5-10 minutes, breaking all connections. I RMA'ed the first one, thinking it was defective, but the second we received exhibited the exact same behavior. D-Link support was not helpful at all, suggesting our individual product is defective even after I explained that the first did the same thing.
After debating forever about which monitor to get, I decided on this one. Believe me, it took forever to make a decision. I looked at and read reviews for almost every 19" - 22" CRT monitor out there (ViewSonic, Sony, NEC). The 22" NEC monitors (FE & FP series) were a little out of my price range ($550+). This monitor was around $300 which included the shipping. That was still a little much, but now I realize it was money well spent. I can't begin to tell you how much I love this monitor. When I first connected it and booted up, the picture was way off balance, the corners were blotchy/discolored, i.e. it looked like crap. I was worried until I installed the NaviSet software... everything went uphill from there. You can adjust EVERYTHING with this software... this monitor is nothing without the Naviset software... you must download it from nec-mitsubishi's website. After tweaking the monitor with this software I must say it looks amazing, like nothing I've ever seen. I'm a gamer with a fairly high-end system, so this monitor gives full representation of what my system is capable of... I play counter-strike, battlefield 1942, medal of honor, etc... looks awesome. I highly recommend this product.
Recieved quickly, lowest price I could find + a rebate from Monster, easy to setup. Thanks, Amazon
What a piece of junk. It never worked properly out of the package. Kept cutting off and I had to keep taking the batteries out to make it cut back on. The controls are flimsy. I wish I would have paid the extra $10 bucks and bought a name brand....
Have had a Rio player for a while now and am upgrading to a newer model for no particular reason. Rio is a good brand with excellent customer service. My 1st player was faulty and they replaced it no problem. Cannot say enough good things about these players.
I have had this router for a month now. So far so good. I have a MAC, so the set up wasn't exactly easy... that's why I didn't give 5 starts.
Purchased connector - screw was too short - only way to contact vendor is thru his website. Tried for weeks - he first asked for his order number (purchased thru Amazon, then he told me to return to Amazon - being very frustrated , I posted a negative comment. Here is his answer, in his own words QUOTE I am not Amazon. I sell items on Amazon using their system, including their email response system. The item you received is a brand new OEM product, not an aftermarket item. I sell hundreds of this cable every month with no problems. Perhaps you had the plug upside-down? When connected to the SG4, the cable should go down towards the bottom of the unit, not up towards the top. The negative feedback got my attention, but that is the only help it will get you. You are outside the 30 day Amazon warranty, but had you not left a negative feedback before even contacting me, I would have replaced the cable for you anyway because that is how I do business. Andrew END QUOTE - THESE ARE HIS OWN WORDS - judge for yourself if this is the kind of merchant you want to deal with....
The seller makes a great effort to say that It also supports call forwarding, call waiting, three-way calling, conference calling, and speed dialing, but forgets to mention a very IMPORTANT feature that this item DOESN'T SUPPORT "CALLER ID". Nowhere in the description is mentioned, only when you expand the technical data you see the features that does not support. It only shows (Caller Identification: N) once you expand the technical info, so be aware that this item DOESNT' SUPPORT CALLER ID". If you have a phone with Caller ID and want to use it in another room, this item DOESEN'T SUPPORT CALLER ID and you won't see who is calling. The sound quality is fair. You can hear a little echo, like when you are on a speaker phone. This item is ok only if you just want to add a line to a room or office and do not care about caller ID or a little static noise during short conversations.
This cable is a great buy for the price, except after moving it around to a few too many monitors. I bought this cable 6 months ago, it has worked flawlessly until I started moving the cable around to different workstations. The connector and the cable itself are not held in place together tightly, this means that you can swivel the end connector about 180 degrees before it kinks and you cannot turn it anymore (pulling on the wires inside.) I must have twisted mine a bit too much and at times it displays red and blue where white should be displayed on the monitor. I know it is not the monitor...this is a cheap cable. I recommend gluing or taping the end connectors so that you cannot twist them and break connections.
I purchased this for my 7 yr old.. She has not seen her father except in pictures so she has no clue to his mannerisms or his voice. I have video tapes that we took of her when she was an infant and her Dad is in the videos. She has hit the age where she wants to know about him. I had no idea how to show her these videos.. my camcorder broke yrs ago so I was stuck. I found this one and thank God it's the same kind I had when she was a baby but with more features.. my family thinks I am nuts for not getting digital but there is a reason and if my daughter can have some answers to questions that I can't answer without ill feelings toward her Dad, then what kind of a parent am I? She can still have the little girl vision that he is a good man and he loved her and that's all that matters.. BY THE WAY.. The camera works amazing and I am so pleased with it.. Thank you
This is the best mouse available for left-handed use.The mouse is truly symmetrical, it has 5 buttons and works on PC or Mac.Microsoft has good, decent drivers for the Mac and the PC.On the mac, my configuration is:left button - secondary clickright button - clickmiddle button - command + click (great for selecting multiple items on a list)left side button - type F11 (expose)right side button - type F9 (show desktop)this works great for me.note: to configure "type f11" to work in the mouse control panel, I select "keystroke", then type control-f11, then uncheck the control checkbox.This lets you use expose with the mouse.
It is a very good mp3 player besides its sleek design. Though the ear bud it provides cannot fit my ear quite well, and it needs some research on how to use it for new user, i still think that it is worth to buy.
We have stored over 600 DVD's in 17 DVD albums. Can you imagine all the space we saved! We are very particular about our DVD's. We are always careful when we handle them, so generally have no problem with the flaps, unless the kids get ahold of the album. I also trim covers and insert the cover and inserts into the holders. I have never had a cover or DVD come out by itself. The albums are attractive and easy to store. We have a master list of what is where, and have elimanated resorting altogether. It is so easy to find a movie. The hardest part is trying to decide what to watch!
My daughter bought me a TiVo for $$$$$. I'll make the story short. It broke after very few hours of play, but after the warranty, of course. I was promised a NEW one by several CSR's. I was sent a REFURBISHED TiVo which was nothing but junk; all scratched up- trash. I had to pay $80.00 for that!!!I sent that back only to be promised a NEW one again, then to receive another REFURBISHED piece of crap. TiVo ended up costing me approximately $900.00 and alot of aggrivation for 18 months of use. The TiVo machine they sent to me sits in a box now, and I rent a DVR from my cable company... TiVo Company sucks. Go Sony or Philips or anyone else better yet- rent.
We needed a way to mount our classroom projectors to the steel framework supporting our school roof which exists above our dropped ceiling. This item gently rests on the ceiling tile while wires securely anchor it to the steel frame above. An included nipple pipe section passes through the ceiling tile allowing the attachment of a projector mount (not included). This is the best item for this purpose that I have found.
Of all the microphones i use...as a newbie DJ...this is the best MIC for the price.Good merchant too!!!!
I had a different SpeedStream router for about 10 months when it crapped out on me. I sent it in to the manufacturer and about a month later they sent me the Powerline version of their product. I had a lot of trouble setting it up and since their tech support is only open from 7 to 7, I waited a long time to be able to call them for help. Just yesterday, after three months with this new router, the wireless capabilities stopped functioning. Of course, I had to go into work late so I could call their tech support to find this out. So my router is now worthless to me. Luckily it has been 13 months since the purchase date and my warranty is kaput. So I am now in the market for a new router. I guarantee I will never by another SpeedStream product. Crap Crap Crap!
I bought the Coby mp3 player because I like to listen to the tuner sometimes to hear what's new in the world of music and the reception is decent. The controls are easy to handle and a hold switch in the back to keep from accidentally turning it on because the battery runs out quick if it's not alkaline. The AAA battery is not a whole lot of power so I get a few days worth or 5 hours of play on an alkaline battery. I may save more power if I don't use the light display and have the volume at a decent level. The sound quality is okay, not great. The best is at Rock setting to hear some bass though an additional super bass or a 5 band EQ would be neat. Mostly I bought this player because I have a Mac computer. Hard to find mp3s that works with Macs. I like the Ipods but at this time there prices are out of my range for what I want. I had a problem when I dragged and dropped the music from my Mac to the Coby mp3. I found out the files were mpeg4 so the mp3 player could not file them. With kind help from an Apple assistant I imported the same cds on my computer with the music converted to mp3. I was able to drag and drop the music again and was delighted to play them back from the Coby player. The headphones were a bit clumsy for my ears so I use the sony bass headphones for a better sound and fit. I will revise this when I find how much music I can load on the internal flash. At the moment I have about 63 industrial/pop/french/classic songs in sub folders at mp3 setting with 140mb of free space left.
I bought the Toshiba e310 for my wife who wanted to use a PocketPC. Toshiba is a relatively new player in the PocketPC world, and I was a little bit skeptical. Having owned three different PDA's myself, I was curious to see if Toshiba could deliver a quality unit in the small and light form factor they were proclaiming. Toshiba has done an excellent job with the e310.My wife was thrilled that it was so light the first time she held it. She was accustomed to holding my older, thicker and heavier PDA's, and this was even lighter and smaller than my iPAQ! The size and weight of this PocketPC make it very functional; its small form factor does not diminish the unit's solid, quality feel when you hold it in your hand. As a basic PDA, it is wonderful. Your appointments, contacts and to do items are right at your finger tips. Plus, you can read and respond to email on the go.Great design in a small package makes the Toshiba e310 a great buy. The Toshiba e310 is the best value PocketPC for the money.
Extra cords for my wife's sewing and embroidery machines she travels to shows and seminars with. Five times less cost than what I have purchased locally at the electrical supply shop.
This subwoofer is worth every penny. Originally, I took two candidates Klipsh RW-12D or Polk Audio PSW-505. My idea price for RW-12D is between $300-$350. I did not expect PSW-505 could on sale with price $199 with free shipping. Both subwoofers are name brand and U.S. made. I could not listen either of the sound. I compared as the following.Power: PSW505 - 300 watts RMS; RW-12D - 340 WatsFrequency: PSW505 - 28 HZ - 125 HZ -3db and 23 Hz - 160 HzRW-12D - 24-120 Hz -3DBPrice: PSW505 -- $199 ($250) RW-12D --- $437 (405+32 shipping)Control: PSW505 - analogy control; RW-12D--- digital controlConclusion:Compare the above difference, the low-end frequency at -3DB is only differing 4 Hz. The continuous power differed (340-300) 40 watts. However the price for Klipsh is 2.18 times of Polk Audio. For quality wise, they are so close each other. I prefer analog continuous control than the digital for low pass filter and volume. I decided to purchase Polk Audio PSW505.I connected AudioSource 310 power amplifier and Gemini PA-7000 pre-amplifer to KEF 103.2 speaker. Again connected from AudioSource input/output line 2 to PSW-505. Originally, the AusioSource produced sound is crystal clear but very cool. After adding the PSW-505, the sound becomes warm with very nature deep bass. It is unexpected good. Originally, my Yamaha amplifier produces much warmer sound than my Ausiosource 310. Now the combined AudioSource 310 and PSW505 sound much better than my YAMAHA. The high frequency violin sound like silk, the vocal sound is very warm, the deep bass is very smooth. Anyway, I feel very satisfy with this combination. I highly recommend this PWS505 subwoofer. May be RW-12D sound slightly better than PSW505 but can never be better than 2 times as the price.
I bought some off brand batteries for my Canon Rebel and within a few months they would not hold a charge. So I now only buy the Canon brand. The off brand was a waste of money.
We couldn't be more pleased with this system. I set this up in a small room, so it is perfect. We watched "Flags of our Fathers" last night and I had the urge to duck as the bullets were flying around the room. If you have a small room and don't want to spend a lot of money, get this, it's great!
I seen and used hundreds of Cat5/6 cables at work and at home. This is by far the best one I've seen. It is well construction, flexible and snagless as promised. I highly recommend this product.
I bought two of these. One drive is 1TB, the other is 1.5TB. They both worked fine for about 9 months. Just recently the 1TB drive would not mount. I went through the usual diagnostic procedures for the drive before I considered the enclosure. Since I had two of them I swapped the drives in the enclosures, and sure enough, it was the enclosure.Pros: Cheap, and they look niceCons: Looking at other reviews here, and now with my own experience, I would say they are prone to failure at a rate that isn't acceptable.
I got as much or more than I was expecting with this Sony clock radio. Yes, the controls are a bit cramped. Yes, the sliding "on-off-alarm" switch is a bit difficult to navigate in the dark. But it's a good looking little thing, and it had the battery back-up I was looking for, creating less chance of being late for work in the event of a power failure.So how did I get "more" than I was expecting? This thing sounds much better than the 20 year old GE clock radio it's replacing, and it comes with an FM antenna (a small wire dangling off the back). FM and AM reception were both better than with my trusty GE, who's only drawback was that the battery only saved the time during a power failure, but wouldn't set off the alarm. A great Amazon.com price on a great little Sony clock radio!
I was amazed at the functionality of the controls, and the quality of the pictures. 5 minutes out of the box we were taking pictures and using a majority of the functions. Picture quality on the onboard monitor is pretty amazing, but is hard to see in bright sunshine. In these situations, you can use the viewfinder, and a lcd panel displays camera info. Camera plugs either directly in your pc (usb) or into a television/video thru RCA plugs. The pictures look amazing on the TV ! A 128 memory stick will give you over 1970 (yes, nearly 2000) "standard" quality pictures ! We were considering a digital video camera, brought this instead, and have not regretted our decision. If you mainly take still pictures with occassional video, add this camera to your list to look at. Haggle with the retailer to throw in a camera bag, as you WILL need somewhere to keep the memory sticks, power and connector cords when you travel.
Bought this for my 17 year old daughter. She is a facebook/myspace addict and this was the perfect way to enable her to video her friends and immediately download to her account. It was so easy! The picture is clear and the unit is easy to hold.
The first thing I'll say is that these headphones need a lot of breaking in - more than the 10 hours mentioned in the previous review. I've been using them for over a month now and finally they're sounding sweet. It was the same story with some other Sennheisers I had a few years ago - they really take their time to settle down.The bass is very overpowering in this model. Before they've loosened up the bass also sounds horribly muddy. I use these for listening to MP3's and playing games on my PC (using an X-Fi XtremeMusic soundcard) and even now they've broken in I still have the bass level set to just 12% - any higher and things get too boomy for me.Due to the close-backed design they cut out a lot of ambient noise (great for DJ-ing) and they also stop noise escaping from the headphones as well - this is great for me as I can have them up super loud without the wife moaning :) On the downside, after extended listening they're a bit hard on your ears. If comfort in a big priority then look elsewhere.Now they've broken in and I've found the best settings in my software I love these headphones. I really can't agree with the previous review regarding the midrange - they sound spot-on to me, and I've used a lot of pretty high-end audio kit in the past.Due to the punchy bass and dynamic sound they're also excellent for movies and games.They're also nicely made, very light, and have a pretty long cord.In conclusion: It took a while to fall in love with these headphones, but after a month of heavy use and experimenting with the audio settings I've finally got there. I would advise caution due to the meaty bass, long breaking-in time and discomfort during long sessions. But if the sound characteristics seem like what you're after, and you're willing to give them a chance, you'll be rewarded with a fantastic and exciting audio experience.
This product does exactly what it's supposed to do. I can easily swivel my tv around with one finger, and it doesn't damage the tabletop (don't forget to stick the rubber tips that come with the turntable on the bottom). Yes, I'm very happy with this purchase!
Random disks have errors - approx 10%. I have to add errorchecking to the recording sequence and dispose of one in ten.What a pain!
Awesome product replacement for Shuffle. Children are also able to manipulate the controls better. Additionally, I can control the max sound volume through Itunes to be sure my children do not listen too loud.
This system is a joke. It does not work. Lorexs' tech support is a joke. When you get ahold of them, they do not know what to do. They refer you to a level two tech. He will call you right away. We are still waiting.What this system does do; is continually lock up our computer. It locks it up so bad, all you can do is reset it. Forget using the program manager. It locks it up so bad, nothing works except the reset button.The computer we have this system on is no slouch; by any means. It is based on an 845 Intel mother board; 2.67 gig, Pentium 4. Audigy 2 sound card, 2 gigs of 333/mhz Double Data Rate memory; 8500 ATI Radeon video card; running XP with service pack 2.This is the only program, or hardware we have a problem with on this computer. When the Lorex system works at all, it severely slows down the entire computer. After a couple hours, it generally crashes the system.We have at least 30 calls into their tech line. What a waste of time. Every time they say; well we will escalate this to a level 2 tech. They will call you this after noon, or tomorrow morning, etceteras... Yeah right. Were still waiting on the first call. The best their tech has done so far; is recommend we return the system.At this point we have at least twenty five hours invested in installing the cameras, wiring, etcetera.... What an absolute waste. But since the last time it crashed our system, we have no sound card; which up to that point, has always worked fine.Now we have to repair the sound card.Calling Tiger Direct & requesting a return authorization really looks like an excellent idea. At this point, we are dialing the phone, before this worthless piece of junk does any more damage to our system.Our condolences to anyone who was/is foolish enough to buy this system.Mod70xtr
I have this VCR for about two years. The commercial advance stopped working properly and I am starting to get error messages and the tape pops out for no reason. However, I record on a daily basis then watch the shows at night so the machine gets a lot of wear and tear and could probably use a good cleaning. My only real problem with the machine is it doesn't pull in the channels as well as it should. For that reason I only record shows I plan to watch and tape over. I use my SONY to tape any shows I wish to save and have a noce copy of. However, to dub tape to tape or watch commercial tapes, it is a great machine. It is very easy to use and I like that I never have to reset the clock, not even for daylight savings time. But I bought it to tape from the TV, and it is a very poor machine for that. It could use more insulation or whatever is needed to block out interference.
I am an avid griller, BBQ'er and Smoker (year rounder, competitions, 15 pound meats etc...). I purchased this product after enjoying using the Williams/Sonoma remote probe temperature gage for quite some time. I now believe that a remote temperature gage is a must.This particular product works as advertised and I am happy with it. I would describe it as average, nothing special. It seems to work well, has a decent transmitting distance (although I hear there was a bad batch out there that were very weak). The digits are large and easily readable in a glance. The alarm couldn't be louder. The back light is bright. And the probes seem high quality that will last a while.However, it has a few annoying traits: 1) The on/off switch on the Transmitter is located behind the battery door which means you have to take off the battery door to access it, not a huge problem as the door access screw only takes a quick half turn with a penny or fingernail. 2) Setting the Food and Smoker alert levels is also an annoying as the device only has one "adjust" button that scrolls up one degree at a time. This means that if you currently have a 180 degree setting (beef well done) and wish to change it to 140 degrees (beef rare) you must scroll the digits past the max setting 370 degrees (who cooks anything to this temperature?) around to the minimum setting, and if you miss it or forget to push enter you have to go all the way around again. It reminds me of the early digital alarm clock radios where if you passed 7 AM wake up time you had to go all the way past 7 PM to get back to 7 AM. The feature can be VERY annoying, especially since most other remote probes have both and UP and DOWN buttons, but they don't have the smoker temperature probe that this one does.Overall I'd buy another one but I wouldn't pay too much for it.
We bought this lamp at a Target store a couple of years ago and we LOVE it! Have never had a problem with it and still looks/works great!!! Would definately buy another one if we needed one!!!
Great way to make a laptop more light a desktop when you don't need to travel. The expanded USBs and the stereo outputs are needed.
If you aren't already using X-10 modules, this is not for you. For those already using X-10 hardware/software, this is an X-10 product that is less versatile than their lamp module, although on the plus side it can be used outside (assuming you aren't trying to get a signal to it through a length of underground cable, which in my experience attenuates the signal too much to work). Unlike their lamp modules this one is not dimmable, too bad, since that's a 1 star reduction. The directions for set up do not include how you do so from X-10's ActiveHome software, which is another star reduction (the direction are only for their physical controllers and the company has a rather pathetic web site that requires some effort to hunt through for directions on how to program a Socket Rocket using the ActiveHome software).To save you some time here's a short take on what worked for me: 1) make sure you have the RF PC Transceiver that comes with the ActiveHome software plugged into a USB port and plug its accompanying RF Tranceiver plugged into a household outlet (you can then test that signals are getting through via the "Wizard" under ActiveHome "Help"). 2) from the ActiveHome interface drag a Chime Module icon (under "Other" in the modules list) to the "Rooms" panel. 3) set the code on the icon to what you want the Socket Rocket to respond to. 4) turn on a small lamp and then unplug it (leaving switch in on position). 5) insert the Socket Rocket into the lamp and screw the bulb into it. 6) plug the lamp back in and then start clicking on the Chime icon (you have about 30 seconds to do this) ... after a few clicks the lamp should turn on at which point the Socket Rocket is programmed to respond to the code you selected for the chime icon. It will retain the code (whether powered or not) until you program it anew at some future time. You can edit the Chime icon to turn it into a Lamp icon, or just use the code you selected as if it were one of X-10's regular lamp modules.One other note: it is disappointing that X-10 no longer sells its CM15A module, which allowed you to run whatever you set up under ActiveHome whether or not your PC was on. A lightning strike blew out my CM15A, and X-10 finally confirmed there is no replacement being offered that matches what the CM15A did. I now have to leave my PC powered if I want my ActiveHome setup to function, something I consider a step backwards from what I had before.
The powercord sent was a straight connection rather than the 90 degree one and would not stay plugged in to the unit. I wish I would of tried it before cutting and soldering to my motorcycle connection. Tis junk and can't use it. Money wasted.
Great product at an excellent price! I am very pleased with this purchase.This made a great gift for my wife.
Message I sent to amazon.The toner cartridge tn460 was ordered with the brother mfc-7820n printer as recommended on your site. The toner cartridge does not fit in, nor was it made for this printer. I bought this for resale and i now have one pissed off customer and a worthless cartridge that had to be opened in order to find out it isn't made for this printer.
I've finally worn this bag out after about 8 years of constant use. It is just perfect for me. Waterproof and lightweight and holds tons of stuff. I put it through its paces at least twice a week going to Europe and back. (I'm a flight attendant.) Time to get another since this one is so raggedy. Raggedy or not, though, it's still utilitarian! Love it!
Here it is for the first time, a mini hi-fi with intergrated cdr/w. When it comes to audio and digital recording then there ain't much better than philips. Ive used the product quite breifly and found it great. I was able to operate it with confidence without reading the instructions, it all feels solidly built and the sound quality is top notch. The recording quality is above average and will satisfy most users. The only downside for some is that cassette decks aren't included in the package but why record on cassette when you got a CD recorder instead?
A new 17" laptop forced me to trade my 4-year-old Targus 15.4" for this one. I'm disappointed. My chief complaints:1. The whole thing feels less substantial that the old one. The shoulder straps are thinner and less comfortable;2. Some of the pockets that the 15.4" had are now gone. This thing is cavernous and yet has fewer storage pockets than the older, smaller model. This results in a LOT of wasted space!3. I can't get over the "de-featuring" that has taken place! The front pocket is now missing the little clip I used to use for my car keys; the front flap is now missing the shock cords that secured the sides of the front flap to the bag, so now the items I used to store in that space fall out the sides; even the side pocket is now missing the little sub-pocket that used to be in there.4. Minor point, but the top carrying handle is secured with thinner nylon, which makes if flop and twist too easily.I'm returning this bag and buying another brand. This thing just looks and feels cheap, with fewer options for organizing its contents than the older bag. I recommend against it.
This Remote looks nice. For some reason I could not get it to control one of the devices I wanted. I tried everything.
This product does what it promises. It is superior! I've glued things that I thought would never hold. Not only does it hold - it doesn't budge. Worth the price!
We purchased this remote because we are not good at technical stuff and this looked like just the thing for us. We could not figure out how to set it up ourselves and so asked the professional who wired our home for surround sound to do it for us. He has done Harmony remotes before, but the ones a step down from this remote. It has taken him over 8 hours -- plus reading the manuals for our devices (all new, so that wasn't the problem)to figure out how the silly thing should be set up. We are not talking lots of complicated or extra things we are asking it to do -- just your basic commands. It is now working, except that to go from any activity to watching TV, we need to use a second remote to help it out. It ended up being way expensive and we are sorry we bought it.
This lens adaptor tube is wonderful.Not only does it adapt other lenses to your Olympus, but if you know anything about lens tubes... it is just the right length.The farther away from the camera you can mount a lens, the better close-up pictures you can get.
These tweeters got the job done for they add the little sound which is drowned out by your cars main speakers and give you a more well balanced sound in your car well worth the price. it says 250 watt but its only gonna run at 125 watts which is more than enough for any tweeter
Installed in about 10 minutes in my Dell Dimension 2400, and works great. Only had it in one day so far though. Computer recognized the memory immediately. No problems, and everything runs much faster with triple the RAM, as you might expect.
My laptop unfortunately is slightly bigger than the unit itself but it still works well. It keeps my laptop much cooler than before even throughout heavy use. One problem is that the vent that the fan blows out of on my laptop is on the edge of the side of the laptop. So that hot air isnt getting pulled by the unit, nonetheless, it does help keep my computer less warm.
Thin and easy to store, sturdy and stable. This has never given me a problem unlike the stroboframes. Never buying another bracket again after getting this one.
This is my second EXLIM case. Earlier one is slimmer (less pad), but has lower sides. I like the higher sides (safer), but don't think extra padding was needed. I use this carrying during biking and other travel. It's a MUST for both my old and new Casio camera...
These lamps are advertised as being for 120 Volts; but actually they are 12-24 Volts DC. Do not purchase them. They can explode.
If you're moving up to an optical mouse from a mechanical ball mouse, the MX500 is a good combination of performance and price. I haven't tested laser mice yet, so I can't compare those to the MX500, but I suspect like other gaming devices, high-end laser mice are great for hard-core gamers, whereas an optical mouse like the MX500 would more than suffice for the rest of us. Like other technology purchases, you want to look for that sweet spot in the price/performance combo.When compared to the old mechanical ball mouse that came with my Gateway that I've been using for 5 years, the responsiveness, speed, and accuracy of the MX500 was mind blowing. It moves smooth on the mousepad and many other surfaces. I used it on my leg for crying out loud. And no more sticking problems from a gummed up ball.The form feels great in my hand, and I love the forward and back buttons on the left side of the mouse. If you're considering high-end laser mice, take notice that most only have back buttons and not forward buttons like the MX500.I bought an OEM version from the used section for $15. It was brand-new. OEM just means it does not come in a retail box because it was bought with the intention of being included in a package deal with something else. Often the warranty is not as long or present at all. But for $15, I was willing to take the chance and was not disappointed.
I bought a set about a year ago and the left earbud suddenly stopped working for no apparent reason (~10 months of usage). I purchased another set as they are cheap enough and when working correctly produce pretty nice sound. Hopefully this set will last a while longer.Also I lost one of the earbud covers while vacationing in NZ and thought that I would have to replace the entire set on my return to the states. However, on my return flight to India (where I was working at the time)I went through the Singapore International Airport and in one of the shops I found replacement covers from Audio-Technica (ER-CK5s for the small cover replacements, package of 6). I have not been able to find these in the states, but perhaps you can have them shipped here.
Excellent product..my last detector was stolen by personnel at Motel 6 and I opted to replace it in kind..had a 985 before and spilled soda on it..great units..never had a problem and always got great satisfaction
I have a palm Vx which I thought to be the best palm because of its ram and size. I was always envios of my friends Visors because of their expandability but I didn't want to carry around something so large. But now Handspring has solved my problem they have sreated a small powerful palm with great expandability.
My parents bought and use this printer. It outperforms the comparable HP's in all tasks. The print speed is blistering fast for B&W and still very fast for color. The other review about the status of a return is just idiotic. It has nothing to do with reviewing the product. Anyways, I'm thinking about buying one for myself. It works amazing.
My daughter absolutely loves these! My 17-year-old son says they have as much sound quality & power as the 50 mm headphones. We are very happy with them. Great price also!
Who needs to buy a fancy iPhone when you find your 5 year old (ancient) pink zen vision m MP3 player under your bed! I ordered this little cord, and now I can charge it straight from the wall-- so it doesn't even matter that it is not compatible with my MacBook Pro, I can still charge it!It shipped promptly, fits perfectly, and works! If you find your old Creative player, buy one of these babies!
this is my first review and proud to say VISTA SALES1 did great i placed the order on the 11th and said it would be shipped between the 12th-13th and they shipped it out the the 12th and delivery estimate was 16th-3rd but it arrived on the 16th so from CA to NJ great delivery time and price so i'm giving VISTA SALES1 a 4 out of 5 stars only because of the product description it lacked the fact that it is compatible with all docking ipods and not i quote "Compatible with any iPod with a dock connector--including the iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Click Wheel), iPod color, and iPod 5G/5.5G Video"and i even e-mailed VISTA SALES1 twice but wasnt able to give the info i was asking for and that's if it works with the 120gb classic because i've seen it referred as a 6 generation video so i end up typing the product in google and found that it works for all docking ipods and it does it works very wonderfully very easy to use just read the manual just once and you know all the ins and outs of it but overall i love it the reason i got the Kensington 33169 Digital FM Radio and Transmitter for iPods is because i like listening to wendy williams experience on 107.5fm wbls so i always wanted an ipod but i knew it didn't have a fm radio (which is a flaw in ipods) but i really like the classic because of it's capacity so i planed to get a fm tuner so i can listen to wendy on the go and a bonus it's a fm transmitter so no wires in the car which is great so thank you VISTA SALES1 and AMAZON for making my new ipod classic 120gb almost complete (waiting for a shade)
If you are looking for a quality Microscope at a low price this is the one to get. I have bought microscopes before and returned them to the store, but this is not a cheap piece of junk but a precision piece of equipment and I am keeping this one. I would recommend this to everyone. You can never buy this quality at Wal*Mart or any where else, as soon as I seen how the lenses were packed I knew I didn't make a mistake in buying this scope. Take my word for it..It is a nice Microscope and they could get 175 to 185 dollars for it..The only thing I didn't like was that no slides were included but I bought those separate..I'd buy another one if I needed to...Enjoy...Keithmj
One long-asserted myth of consumer capitalism is that products improve over time, tested and winnowed by the market. This Walkman disproves that. I had a Sony Walkman that I used every day for over a year (until I dropped it down the side of a mountain); it had auto-reverse, a convenient belt clip, it was compact enough to fit into a pocket; it was everything I wanted in a Walkman. And, of course, it's not being made anymore. Instead, you have stuff like this.This is a device that's designed for one apparent use: to hold in your hand (a large hand; it's too big for my wife to hold comfortably) (and only in your right hand; it is not laid out to fit comfortably in the left hand) while jogging in the rain. Or, perhaps, trail running or some ther "edge" sport.It's big and heavy; about twice as large as it needs to be. This means, among other things, that you can't easily fit it into a pocket.The cassette bay opens a bit like a submarine hatch, which is to say it takes two hands and a lot of attention to get the cassette in and out. So, you'd think they'd put auto-reverse in it to reduce mucking around (and keep the water out) but they don't.The volume knob is very easy to find and adjust, but if the Walkman is anywhere but in your hand (in a coat pocket, perhaps?) the volume changes every time you move.There's a belt clip, which is on the short list of things I need on a Walkman, but there's also a fabric strap to hold it onto your hand with, and the strap, which is not removable, gets in the way of the belt clip and makes it really difficult to clip securely.It is ostensibly water-resistant (though it's not meant to play underwater) and there's a rubber seal in the cassette bay. I use my Walkmen primarily for bicycling to work in rainy Seattle, and I've never had a problem with any of them being damaged by water. I guess I'm not extreme enough. This would be a useful feature for a kayaker, I suppose, except that a kayaker would have a hard time holding it in one hand, as he paddled.But it looks great: if you have one of those traffic-cone yellow Nissan Xterras, this Walkman would look really cool sitting on the hood.
Antec's USB-Powered Notebook Cooleris a very good unit that is better than most alternatives. Cooling is essential for laptops. It can improve a computer's performance and useful life. No cooler will make your notebook ice cold, but this one will definitely lower the temperature. It works REGARDLESS of notebook design, and I will explain how.The pros FAR OUTWEIGH the cons. I have added most of these cons after long term use. These are mostly nit-picky cons, and this unit is still a great value. That holds true for both the original unit and the updated design.PROS+ The plastic body and metal top are well designed for a solid feel+ The nice aluminum top spreads heat very well and is durable+ The USB cable is pass through with an extra USB port to connect other devices+ The cable length is nice and short+ There is a small compartment to tuck away the cable after use+ The fans run VERY quietly at either high or low speeds+ The rubber feet are solid and provide nice stability and grip+ It now has surface holes for optional rubber pegs for more space to improve air-flow+ The unit is stable enough that a well positioned laptop will sit flat and will not *rock* back and forth+ Can also be used to cool AV components or to add air-flow around your HTPC+ After using mine for several years and buying more as gifts, I can vouch for the durability+ The 3 year warrantee that comes with the product gives you some comfort in the case the product does failCONS- The fans and outer holes gather dust over time; just clean it with compressed air- The USB power cord and base connector could be more durable, so handle with care- The unit looks like air flows through the entire top, but it only flows through the 2 fans positioned in the center; It's more visible on theAntec Notebook Cooler (Pearl)version than the black and silver one- The blue LED light may be too bright for some people, but it can easily be covered with electrical tape- The cable may be too short for those without left side USB ports; purchase a USB extender cable- The cooler is very thick, so you need a big laptop bag if you want to bring it with you- The surface pegs can fall out if not inserted all the way; just twist when you insert them to lock them in- The unit's smaller size makes it ideal for 14 - 16 inch laptops; for larger units you will need to use the surface pegs- The item frequently goes out of stock and has price changes- The list price of $50 seems unreasonableHow it WorksThis cooler works in several ways. First of all, the fans create air flow under the laptop that will draw the heat away from the bottom of the laptop and onto the cooler surface. This works regardless of whether there is a small or large space.In some cases your laptop may flex so that the cooler will slightly touch the bottom of your laptop. That's ok because the aluminum surface attracts and spreads out the heat to cool your laptop down. Most laptops can benefit from this *heat spreading*.The fans are designed to draw heat from the aluminum away from the laptop. That is why the fans blow the way they do. They still circulate air under the laptop. You can feel the air with your hand if you hold it over the cooler. If the air blew the other way it would blow dust and heat into your laptop vents.Contrary to some comments, this cooler cannot create a vacuum under your laptop. Similarly this cooler will not *fight* for air with your laptop fans. The air intake for both your laptop and the cooler is coming from the surrounding area. Unless you are using this cooler while orbiting the earth in a space station, there is plenty of air to allow for a few small fans to pull air in more than one direction. The aluminum will still pull heat from the bottom and spread it away from the unit. And the fans will still pull air over the surface of the laptop's base to cool it.Common Issues and Solutions1.) If the LED light bothers you, you can cover it with a small piece of electrical tape. I sleep with it on all the time. You can see it in the dark but it doesn't bother me.2.) The little door that holds the USB power wire has 2 clips on the back and a button on the front.. Make sure you have pulled that release button forward again. You can just clip it back into place.3.) The cooler can be used on your lap but it works much better with something like the Jumbo Lap Desk. Wood lap desks don't flex like the plastic ones but tend to cost more, so you have to see what works for you. Even Belkin'sCushTop Notebook Standmight be an option.4.) The newer units have added surface pegs, but they can fall out. Make sure you have fully twisted them when you insert them. That will allow the pieces that hold them in place to fully rest on the inside of the cover so they won't fall out.Comparing to the CompetitionThis unit has a more durable aluminum top, stronger plastic, ergonomic shape, and quieter fan than the competition. This unit is much better than the originalTargus PA248U Notebook Chill Padwhich was made of very flimsy and thin plastic. Targus created a newerTargus Notebook Cooling Chill Mat (AWE11US)with harder plastic and also aTargus AWE12US Notebook Chill Hubwith extra USB ports. Neither has an aluminum top, and they still don't perform as well.There are completely metal versions that are available like theCooler Master NotePal Widescreen Notebook Cooler ( R9-NBC-AWAK )designed for larger or wide-screen units. Most of those cost more and still have their own cons.There are also stands and inclined holders designed to let more air flow beneath your laptop, like theLogitech Alto Express Notebook Standor theLogitech Alto Connect Notebook Stand. Those will help a little but not as much as a fan. I personally don't like typing on inclined stands and only use them for docked laptops.ConclusionThe list price is excessive, but this cooler is a great deal at $20 or less. This item is also frequently sold at brick and mortar stores with mail in rebates. I hate those so I just wait for it to go on sale here. At this point I have bought 4 for myself and several as gifts.I hope that this information has been helpful and has shown why this cooler is good despite the imperfections. At the right price this unit can be a great value so definitely check it out.Enjoy!
If you are looking for the 2GB storage for a great price you got it. It has a cheesy little screen but did kinda surprise me with the amount of features it has. Even though its definately meant to be their lower end item. Go for a Philips GoGear if you want great value and features. But go for IPOD if you want to be like everyone else.
I ordered these cables to go along with a Swann system I installed at our small business.My first observation was that the cord is much thinner than the stock 65 ft cables provided with the kit I purchased. This may me because there is less shielding around the wires and that the wires are thinner in general.The video quality was very poor in my opinion. The picture was fuzzy and grainy compare to the stock cables. Maybe you won't notice on a 400 TVL resolution system, but for our 660 TVL system, it looked pathetic. So much so that I returned two of the three cables I purchased. I only kept the one I opened since I took it out of the package. It is installed currently and there is a CLEAR DIFFERENCE in the quality.I would NOT recommend this to anyone, even for the low price. It would be better as jump rope.
The headphone is simply not durable. My original one broke in less than a year; the wiring became exposed when the outer casing ripped off. They gave me another one for free because of the warranty, but that one broke in under a year in exactly the same way. It's a good headphone but it's so fragile.
Looks very clean for fitting a 1 din stereo into a 1.5 din bay. Plastic is smoother and isn't as grainy as other ones. Blends well with the finish of my vehicles interior plastic. And the CD pocket is very useful.However on my application (2000 Jeep Cherokee) the CD pocket's bottom edge isnt above the leading edge of the console trim. So I cant slide items out, as they catch on the very slight "lip' that is present.
Exactly what I needed for my morning workout and they are great! Couldn't find these in the store anymore, husband almost bought a $70 (WTH??) pair from the iTunes store, but this inexpensive pair is perfect!
I've purchased a number of traditional Privacy Filters from 3M and have accepted the dimness. The NEW Gold Privacy Filter is not only brighter, allowing more light through, but is a great new look from non-viewing angles. I'd definitely recommend this product over the original version or ones from other manufacturers.
Scan disk 2GB SD memory cards work great and were a great price. Very happy with the product. With the 2GB cards at this price I can afford to take pictures and save the cards for later viewing instead of erasing and reusing.
I purchased this camera and as soon as it got here I put a CR2 battery in it and set the date. Next thing I did was load it with Kodak 400 speed 35MM film and I pushed the on/off button and it did nothing! I am going to return it to Adorama camera and get my money back. I have no complaints with Adorama camera because they shipped it super quick and it is not their fault that Samsung makes junky products. I have had similar experiences with a Samsung VCR so I was reluctant to purchase this camera. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA! IT IS A PIECE OF JUNK!
keyboard was needed for a small area in a medical environment for an eye care machine, great price, fast delivery, perfect for what we needed
I bought the Comfort Duo to replace a "Natural" keyboard made by another well-known manufacturer. In recent years though, that model has become really cheap and very uncomfortable and awkward to use for anything but the most casual typing, with wobbly keys that bind and cause tremendous frustration.The Comfort Duo on the other hand is *outstanding* with one small exception. The keyboard feel is very nice, with good but not obtrusive tactile feedback, good key placement, a nice wrist-rest and it looks nice as well. The mouse is superb, although the buttons seem a little closer together than I'm used to with other mice (I keep missing the right mouse button hitting the mouse housing instead) but I'm sure I'll get used to it.The only disappointment (and this is a big one, I'm afraid - the reason I didn't give this set five stars) is the placement of the Insert/Home/PgUp/Delete/End/PgDn keys. Instead of placing them in the "standard" layout of two rows of three keys each, ordered as I typed them above (heck, even my laptop uses that layout!), Logitech has opted for a screwy three-row layout that places the "Delete" key right where your hand expects the "Home" key.It's bad enough that touch-typists like me had to adjust to placement of the "6" key on the wrong hand when they started making these "ergo" keyboards, but it's a shame that Logitech had to go and spoil an otherwise perfect keyboard for no reason that I can tell, other than allowing them to shorten the keyboard by a half-inch....
Very easy to setup, great product. I can't compare it to other routers since I've never had to setup any router besides linksys, but linksys has never disapointed me; so far.... and I hope it does not. would recoming it to anyone.
This gadget from Nikon performs as advertised. It's tiny, comes with its own strap carrying case & is always at the ready. It's one of the best values from Nikon.
My Sharp PC-AV18 is a nice little machine. Good performance, reliable (so far), decent features, and light as all get out. Overall, it seems well built, although one could justly accuse the keyboard of being a bit on the flimsy side. What sold me, however, was the price. Sony charges about twice as much for a comparable unit! If you are looking for a light laptop that won't deplete your bank account, you should check this one out.
My Grandparents have one and love it. Its very easy to work. Takes great pics. Its also easy to share your pics on the TV.They love it I love it.
So I really love these speakers. I've bought 3 sets of them.The speakers are excellent with good sound throughout. The problem is that both the headphone jack and the subwoofer jack are of very poor quality. They will fail *far* before the otherwise great speakers. I don't move my speakers around, they sit in one spot. Yet somehow the jacks still manage to fail.I probably won't ever buy another set as I'm tired of getting rid of otherwise good speakers because the $5 jack failed.5 stars for sound Quality. 1 star for Equipment Quality.
This product was part of a package deal. The bag fit the camera perfectly and was of high quality. The package price was quite good, so you really couldn't ask for much more.
Shipped like said,very nice headphones,block sound nicely,nice screw type adapter to 1/4&#34;feels much better than earphones
My ear doctor said I have tiny ear canals which explains why those nasty IPod ear buds felt like a medieval torture device. My buddy KevDo (a great singer too) turned me on to these. Instead of feeling like a piece of driveway gravel in your ear with some skimpy foam around it, these buds are made with compressible foam like a CVS earplug. Once you compress the foam and insert in your ear, the ear bud expands to fill your ear canal. The result: you seal out environmental noise better, you don't have to crank up your player nearly as much, the bass is better, and they're comfortable for longer periods. Fidelity? Let's be real, if you really cared about high fidelity, you wouldn't be listenings to mp3's, right? These do a decent job with an mp3, are very comfortable, and are inexpensive. Did I mention I was a cheap so and so?
For its size the price is very reasonable. I found that it worked better for me ice fishing compared to tossing the transponder out in the water from the shore as the weight of the lead caused its position to lean sideways and not stay pointing straight down. When I used it in a boat it worked OK at a slow trolling speed or anchored still, but had a hard time displaying the lake bottom when going 4 mph or faster.
This is the 2nd one of these that I have ordered and the last one I have had for awhile now I just updated toa 2 sub system and kudos to the company because when i opened it the grill was broken at the top so Icontacted Polk Audio and the sent me out a new grill and I didn't have to wait too long for it. I actually read a few subparreviews on this product but I have 2 and this one especially was probably half the price of the first one which is even better.
The Sony Mavica CD500 is a fine digital camera. I've enjoyed using it very much. Once you learn the controls, you can almost effortlessly take great photos. On many occasions people have remarked how clear the photos are. The high quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar glass lens and 5.0 megapixel resolution see to that!The camera is smart enough to adjust itself for most lighting situations. If you must, you can manually set the camera to get the effect you want. The large, bright, clear color LCD screen on the back of the camera works very well - it seems to be &quot;what you see is what you get&quot;. There is no problem viewing the image in bright daylight.Besides the high resolution and fine lens, the BIG selling point for me was the built in 3-inch CD drive. Being able to store approximately 50 snaphots at the highest resolution setting is just fantastic. No more film to buy or have processed. I bought a 5-pack of 210MB CD-RW disks for $10. Compare that to the expensive, low capacity memory sticks that other digital cameras require and it's a no brainer.Once the CD is full, I connect the Mavica to my Macintosh with the USB cable, download the pictures into iPhoto and that's all there is to it. Then I use the format function of the camera to erase the CD-RW and I'm ready to use the same CD thousands of times!I love the feel of the camera as it simply oozes quality. It doesn't fit in your shirt pocket, but since it's packed with so many features that's okay by me. I bought it here at Amazon and got it at a great price.I would like the Mavica CD500 even better if it had a 10X optical zoom rather than just a 3X. But even with a 3X zoom I can get outstanding results. I've had the camera for over a month now and I'm still pleased with this purchase.
I ordered the keyboard Thursday evening and received it Monday noon, and in good condition. Can't ask for better than that. Nice to have a new one since the original had been used to death.
Bose UFS-20 floor stands sturdy heavy duty ,speakers mounted perfectly ,wires are hidden delived in factory box and very pleased at price.
sound is good,clear,with a good machine.no problems associated with it and i think there is much and more powerful machines but more expensive
If you're looking for a very useful product at a great price, this is it. Very easy to set up and has very good sound quality. Make sure to use the driver for Atcom's AU-600 driver since the D-link driver is not updated and has defects. I recommend to anyone that uses Skype.
This is my 2nd one, a piece broke mysteriously (the children ?) so I felt lucky to get another one. Simple to use & sounds clear, volume is loud enough for me. Sure there's no volume control but wow what a price. I like that it is only one ear, I can still hear my family when I listen in on work-related conference calls.
Awesome price and great sound. I highly recommend these speakers. It did not take me no longer than a few minutes to unpack and setup (all cables are included). I put the speakers and subwoofer through it's paces by playing the Armageddon DVD. Awesome to say the least! These speakers handled both low rumbling of engines to the highs of the voices very respectifully. What fun!-)
It came in good time and works always but I was thinking I would have got more light from it. A little disappointed in that but its a solid performing product. I just had to buy a better flash after getting this one to take group pictures but this was fine for just people in twos or by themselves.
Good deal and it cost half as much that the company I buy my cigars from charges
This monitor is awesome! Excellent color and brightness, superb build quality and no dead pixels either. Factor in the current rebate offer from hp and it's excellent value for money.This monitor is being used for graphic design and illustration, as well as some gaming - it performs superbly in all areas. It's plugged into an ATi X700 Pro video card.Don't worry if you don't have a DVI capable video card either - I've tried VGA and DVI and there is virtually no difference to be seen.Quality product - buy with confidence!
This surge protector is easy to use with plenty of ports for all your electronic devices. I have a 52 inch LCD TV and wanted to protect it and all of my other home theater devices. It's well worth the small price tag, especially considering Belkin's protection reimbursement plan.
Haha, just kidding mom. ;)On a serious note the wacome is an essential addition to any photo, graphic, or video professional. I do all three and this tablet has expanded my capabilities greatly. Using a pen is so much more natural than a mouse, thus you will be getting retouching done faster than before. It also has the pressure sensitivity which allows you to dynamically resize your brush even within a stroke.The 6x11 size is defiantly sufficient for my needs, but make sure you get wide screen tablet if you have a widescreen monitor. Works together all the better.You cant go wrong here... The only decision is if you would want the bluetooth version, and unless you want to burn through batteries get the corded.. It comes with a verry long usb cable so ive never had any problems.
Very well designed mid-tower case. Easy to install hard-drives, optical drives and misc. other items. Good layout and easy access. I've built two systems for other people with this case. Very well constructed. I also use addtroncis cases and they too are well built but I would have to say the Antec is the eaiser to work with.
I received this promptly. Price was VERY reasonable. I needed the printer for a charity function and was able to print beautiful pictures. I will do future business with this person/group.
This my 3rd 16 gid card that I have bought by Transend.Is this tell you something about the card? It should! It is the best bang for the buck for16 gig high startage cards.
This little mp3 player may not hold the most music, but is durable, reliable, and small. Good for almost anyone.
I can't pick anything up on this piece of junk. I've read the manual and read all kind of stuff on the internet and nothing works. I've tried faxes, I've tried voice broadcasts, I've tried tuning the SSB and also jumping up and down the range a few but nothing but static.
The memory upgrade installed and updated flawlessly. The extra memeory has brought new life to our desktop with increased speed. Be sure to check your system information before ordering.
Many visa cards will double your manufacturer's warranty. Visa will also sell you extended warranties.For example, say a $2,000 item with a one year warranty. Visa will extend it to two years for free.They also offer extended warranties. In this case, 3 years for $120, 5 years for $190. Much better than the $300 for 2 yrs. $500 that 4 years this vendor offers.As to the quality of the coverage, I can't really speak to that. It comes down to the fine print and how willing they are to pay the claims, which is hard to tell up front in either case.
I needed a product that traveled well without adding to the bulk I already travel with. This product is just what it claims to be and saves alot of space.
This is one the worst earphone I ever had...As picture shown above, I only had about a month and the wires tear up....
This scanner works well for me. I'm using it to scan documents and images for web design and it does the job nicely. I haven't tried the slide attachment but since that's a freebie I couldn't complain if it didn't work well. Scanning photographs is simple and the resolution is plenty.The buttons on the front are very nice for doing things like sending a document straight to your printer, or to an e-mail. There is even a button that you can configure to perform a certain task when pressed, like turn the lamp off. THE BAD NEWS: I must press this button every time I start up my computer, unless I unplug the scanner, because the software fails to turn off the lamp after so many minutes of idle time (like it is supposed to do). If I run the software, then it works. After 10 minutes or so the lamp shuts off.I contacted Microtek and told them all about it (It's windows XP, blah blah blah) and they said they can't replicate the problem and have a nice day.Probably won't buy another Microtek when this lamp burns out, which might not be too far away unfortunately. A nice scanner except for that, however.
I wasn't aware of Goo Gone but my wife was and she mentioned it when she could no longer find it at the store. That's where Amazon comes into the picture. This size is an excellent deal, given the free shipping.We are using this mostly to eliminate stains from clothing. It works pretty well if 'used as directed' - rub the stained area, give it a few minutes, rub it with clean cloth, drop it in the washer with extra detergents. If threated this way, MOST stains will either disappear or fade a little or a lot.To conclude, this is a more than decent cleaner. This petroleum-based cleaner is not as loudly promoted as the peroxide-based OxiClean but it does at least as good a job if not better. Probably better. We will continue to use it.___________________Note: we decided to go with the 'economy' size, still free shipping -Homax #GZ92 32OZ Goo Gone
Netgear MA401 802.11b card gets recognized, the moment you plug inthe card under Debian GNU/Linux and should be the same case formost other GNU/Linux distributions. The chipset is compatible withthe standard "orinoco_cs" GPL driver. Let me know if you need myconfiguration scripts.
Like everyone else my Samsung player will not play new Blurays because of the need for a firmware update. This update is ONLY available for Windows compatible PC's and even then is problematic. So, my $400 player is basically a brick. The arrogance and remarkable incompetence of this company is notable even in an industry plagued with poor quality. Do yourself a major favor - don't buy anything from Samsung.
this is a very nice remote and easy to use just follow the directions that come with the remote your PC does all the work, you can add and delete any device you can change the color or add a picture from your PC for the screen background this remote is amazing i can control my tv,dvd player,cable box,stereo and my PS2 with just one remote. I'm very happy with this remote.
No, I don't work for Viking. I just got tired of reading all the one star, whining reviews here because Viking doesn't have an XP driver available. Well, I just went to ...the viking site.. and they do have a XP driver posted on their site!I have nothing but good to say about the other Viking products I own, and I will soon have one more of their fine products--an IntelliFlash USB Flash Memory Reader.
Yeah, its everything it says it is. I've got one of these in my 650 arri head pumping that sweet sweet tungsten luminance into my shots. Order arrived on time from the vendor and I got everything I asked for.
One review I read said that I would need a case and would not be able to live without it. I have never used it. The window is ridiculous and the case has no purpose, except for storage, and I still don't use it. Don't bother unless your &#34;storage&#34; involves the GPS being trounced around in a truck or something. I did buy laminating sheets and cut one to fit the screen of the GPS. This works fine and is cheap to replace when it gets scuffed up.
After going through an attempt to find less expensive releases, I decided once again to go with the canon product. The bottom line is that it works well. I strongly recommend, even though they charge way too much for it.
This iPod is a long of bang for the buck. It comes very quickly from Amazon, it is in a small box and well thought out. Easy to use and setup. It was already charged when I got it. I love the larger video screen - even for music navigation it is great! The sound from the factory headphones is lacking but that can be easily rectified by getting after-market headphones (Etymotic Research, Shure or Sennheiser). If you get the BLACK iPod, make sure to get some sort of skin for it as it will scratch very easily. There are thousands of protection devices for it. GREAT PRODUCT, no wonder why APPLE is #1 for iPods. It is more than marketing - this is a great product as well.
I bought Omniweb 5 three (four?!) years ago. It is a boutique web browser for Mac OS X only. I paid something like $25 here on Amazon, while download from Omnigroup website was $5 more. Back then, Omniweb had some really unique and nice features other browsers did not have: site-specific preferences, ad blocking, ability to restore sessions and to store sessions as "workspaces", tabs on the side each showing a nice preview of the page... Safari back then was still in its infancy, as was Camino. Opera was not free. For those wanting a powerful Mac-native browser, it was not the worst way to spend $25.Fast forward to these days - all these features I listed are no longer unique, and there is absolutely no need to spend your $$ on a web browser. Even "preview tabs" are now a feature of Opera, and Opera is free. And OmniWeb is still in Version 5 (OK, 5.8)...If you are still curious, well, just download a trial version from the folks' website. Their trial is fair and generous, counting only those days you actually open and use the app. Also, there you may find some of their other products you might really like - seriously, there are some great Mac apps there, like OmniOutliner, OmniGraffle, OmniDisk Sweeper (this one is free).Finally, if anyone is interested in this Mac veteran's advice on current (January 2009) choice of web browsers: Safari and Firefox will get you covered all-around and are all you need. Safari can be a memory hog but is now a mature and feature-rich product, without being too bloated. There are some nice third party add-ons, some free some shareware (PithHelmet!). And of course, system integration is a plus. And those web developers who consider having their pages viewed on Macs, they use Safari too. You will still need Firefox, some banks' websites just don't work with any other Mac browser, only with Firefox. Camino, a Firefox-like browser coded Mac-native (Cocoa), is cute but does not really add much, and on some of my machines it crashes regularly (unlike Safari of Firefox). And no, Camino won't work with those Firefox-only sites... Opera is an exotic offering, and if you haven't been a user, there'll be a learning curve, and you won't like it unless you just love trying new things, at the expense of getting your work done :)
This is a great system at this price. Specially, since I keep a good collection of Music on Cassettes, and wanted to somehow move them all to CDs. This task was made really simple with this unit. The sound is very good for a medium size room. I would give it a A+++.
I liked my purchase. Bought these for the noisy SF BART train rides and flight cabin noise annoyances. They feel more sturdy than a pair of Bose for sure. Also the fact that it runs on a AAA battery is one less thing to worry about in taking care of it. The price point is certainly comparably attractive.Noise canceling works in either train or cabin environment. I am no professional audiophile, but certainly live up to the advertised 85%+ noise canceling level. You gotta love the fact that you can't hear what the flight attendants are asking you when they walk by for drinks and those cabin noise. They are also pretty comfortable to wear, even for long periods of time.Other users have been bombarding its noise leaking issue, and I have to say one thing: yes, there is definitely noise leakage, but only it is noticeable for others when you are in a pretty quiet surrounding AND your music player (my iPhone 3G) has its volume turned higher than 2/3 of the way (this is pretty darn loud when you're in noise-canceling-ville). However, if you are like me who 1) does not crank music in a pair of noise-canceling headphones most of the time, and 2) only put them on in noisy environments, then noise leakage is not an issue. By noisy, I consider even walking in the streets in downtown SF is noisy. Also, I say "noticeable", not "music recognizably noticeable", so the leakage is not all that bad when you use them the right way. In my opinion, unless your usages are limited to inside elevators without elevator music, or an audiophile's recording studio, or super quiet office conference rooms, it's not all the bad.
I am not an avid enough photographer to be able to say one way or the other if these filters are high quality but a friend of mine that is recommended them to me. I trust his judgement. He bought them, so I bought them. And he is more frugal than me, but for good reason. He knows when you need to spend more money fro something and when you don't.Yes, I have used them and yes, I think they make my photos look better. So for me, an amateur, they are worth the money. They are a a little hard to get off and on at first so obviously not NASA grade precision threads but not so bad they are junk. After a couple times they do get easier. Are there better versions? I am sure. Are they worth the extra money to me? No, absolutely not. Not now. Not while I am still learning.I would certainly buy them again knowing all I do know about them, and unless you are pro with the money to burn, you might want to give them a chance. I think you will be surprised.Rob
Let's face it. How many times have we been promised or heared "It's easily to install" then tried to and turned out to become the purchase from hell.Logitech Harmony 880 is fast and easy to set up regardless of your computer skills.I had five remote controlled devices installed and running with the Harmony 880 in 20 minutes.The remote itself can adjust and correct itself if it does not turn on or turn off a device.It also does EVERYTHING the remote you replaced does.Money well spent and think about it as a great gift for yourself or someone special.
I haven't received an E18 error with an S500, but I did with my prior powershot, and that experience was enough to convince me not to purchase a Canon again until they've fixed this problem - or at least taken responsibility for it. I was able (after months of writing letters and sweet-talking customer service agents) to get it repaired under the warranty, but it's not a process I'd recommend to anyone. I'd had my camera for 6 months and been thrilled with it, and then out of nowhere the E18 message popped up. I simply have no faith in Canon digital cameras anymore (although I just bought an i960 printer and it's fantastic), and would caution anyone considering purchasing one to consider how important your investment is to you. The probability of getting an E18 seems awfully high, and Canon's utter unwillingness to deal with this problem despite years of complaints is too disconcerting to merit the risk.
very nice screen overall but it is missing 4 of the ez mount brackets. excellent size and overall very good quality. directions were not as clear as needed on mounting process.
This is a good product - sounds great, gets good battery life, everything you'd hope for in an iPod dock. But it has one major flaw. The iPod docking port is really flimsy, and has no structural support aside from the actual electronics themselves. After a little bit of use, the connection between the iPod and the dock deteriorated to the point that the volume fluctuated up and down, and sometimes the sound cuts out all together.If they added some kind of simple support so that bumping the iPod wouldn't stress the electronics, I'd give this thing 5 stars. But without that, it simply breaks quickly, and no longer performs its only job - to sound good.
Threads tightly into Canon G12, but is too loose on my wrist. When it is not slipping off (if I spread the pinky & thumb, it will not slip off), it is comfortable on my wrist. Canon should have made it adjustable. Are you getting a case for your G12? The Lowepro Apex 60 AW case holds the camera with the strap.
Bought one from second hand store. I paid too much @ $2.00. Everything worked ,..poorly. I would not depend on this for an emergency.
If you're planning to spend a little extra on a pair on binoculars, why not these? I was very surprised on how small and light these 10x30IS binocs were. I basically bought them for marlin fishing because I wasn't going to spend $4000+ for gyros. This stabilization gizmo really works. I have a Canon camcorder with this feature and that's why I bought them. I paid $300 plus I get a $50 rebate! So I ended up paying $250. WHAT A DEAL!After receiving these I promptly went outside and started using them. I was watching guys work on a 20 story building over a mile away and could see the color of what they were wearing, with no shaking! I removed them and saw nothing more than a dot on the horizon. I'm impressed!Now, the only thing Canon needs to do to improve this little gem is waterproof them and put rubber armor on them. I would gladly pay the difference.
As an amateur photographer just starting to get into photography, this was a pretty big purchase for me. And I wasn't disappointed. Although not the sharpest of sharpest at full zoom. the pictures are still vibrant and fantastic for my needs. Recommend!
As far as cases go, this is a pretty good product for the price - relatively high capacity for a 2 CD holder, decently cheap, and not too gigantic. That said, this kinda of has a smell to it, and the construction quality makes it feel very cheap. I've had other Case Logics in the past and have been very impressed, which makes me almost wonder how this slipped through the cracks, or if it's legitimately from them. I haven't checked this model out anywhere else though, so maybe their quality is just slipping.Either way, it'll get the job done at a decent price, it's just not as good as it could be.
I was in the market for headphones that had a long cord, and these didn't disappoint. They were just what I was looking for. I can sit on the couch or walk around my living room, and not miss anything they are saying on TV.They fit nicely over my glasses and the sound is very good.All in all I like these very much
This is a great camera, fast shooting speeds manual mode has tonnes of features. Great Pictures too. This is really a unique design and the interface is fast. The pop out flash was an interesting touch too.Although I didn't really notice any difference witht he Shake Reduction. And this was a refurbished item, but I think there was a little too much dents and scratches that I'd hoped for. Doesn't do as well in dark environments as some other cameras.All in all I cannot complain about the camera itself, got it dirt cheap since it's a refurb but it's just because of the excess scratches that I couldn't give it a 5/5.
be sure to know that this will not work o no new systems, win 7 ,vista, xp basically anything over a windows 98
I have bought several SD cards before and this one is a fast writer and reader device, I own an Ipaq ppc and it transfers files in a breeze, also I use it in my Cannon Powershot SD110 and video recording in 640 resolution is very faaaaaaast, Sandisk is s l o w very s l o w and unreliable, buy this card you wont regret it!!!
I use it for my Toshiba Canvio Plus 750 GB. it's a perfect match. Nicely designed and very protective. LOVE IT.
So, I'm writing this review from my living room. The Linksys wireless router is in my bedroom, and despite some considerable distance and walls, I've never had a problem with signal strength here in the apartment. I'm using the card on an HP laptop with Windows XP, so I had to download the updated Windows 2000 drivers from Linksys' site and ignore the ominous warning messages from Windows XP that the card wasn't XP certified. Once the drivers were installed, no worries and fine performance.
Arrived in great condition... I just don't think the zoom quality in the camera is all that great, but I enjoy the product...
The sound takes you to a different place. Clarity, power, and high volume is all u need for these bad boys! Don't forget to include an amp to get most out of this pair.
They boost bass at the cost of clear high note and voice. Sound quality depends on how much you care about this. For me, they are good only for occasional use for fun. Don't expect they'd replace your old regular earphones.
I bought this for my son's room. Very cute retro car look. Plays CD's and radio. Be sure to check dimensions because it is bigger than many sold now but the style is why I bought it!
The only real problem I have had with this unit is that it requires the TV Guide channel for its programming info, and a week after I got it, my cable company announced that they were cutting the TV guide channel on everything but digital cable. If I upgrade to digital cable, I get a DVR from them for an extra $5 a month, so my unit may soon be obsolete. So that may be something to check into.That being said, I really enjoy this DVR. It has changed the way that I watch TV. I don't think that I have actually watched a commercial since I bought it. Very nice. I find the controls to be intuitive, but I'm a bit of a techie. My wife can't really figure them out, so I guess it is not easy for everyone.People have said that it is noisy, but I don't notice it at all. The DVD recorder is another nice feature, I use it more than I thought I would.The only thing that I don't like is that navigating the TV Guide listings sometimes lags quite a bit and can be slow and tedious. However, all the different seach options speed it up quite a bit and are great.Overall, it is a very fun toy. I give it two thumbs up!
This sounded like a great way to connect my Western Digital My Book ES drives to my MacBook Pro 15". Should be faster then USB 2.0. Too bad it doesn't work. I've got the driver to recognize the card, but the computer never recognizes the drives (which work fine via USB 2.0). I've tried opening a ticket with Siig to get help, but they've only ignored me. I'm just going to have to return this to Amazon.Update: Siig got back to me and sent me a new card. It also doesn't work. All they can say is "well it works for us, sorry". But now it's been too long to return the card. I'm never buying another Siig product again.
long enough for simple room using. Sounds good quality. A little noise when there are not signal input, but that is OK most of other time.
I ordered this color calibration device because it was affordable and supported by the Argyll and Gnome Color Management Systems. Works great. The Huey software is not needed for Linux, the device is supported out of the box. Works great!
It works just like a USB flash drive, but it has a much larger capacity and better cost per megabyte. Not as portable as the 40GB version, but it still fits into a jacket internal pocket. Comes with a dual head USB cable, useful if your PC can't deliver enough current to the device.
Never a worry about snagging when pulling cable and the professional/quality look on the ends when a user plugs it in is worth every penny.
[Update 8/19/08: it's over a year since I wrote the original review - radio looks almost new, cleans easily, works great, and still doesn't require frequent battery changes - still love it!]10. You've lost faith that there is such a thing as a good shower radio9. It would be much easier to get psyched for work if you could listen to some good rock while gettin' clean8. It would be much easier to get psyched for work if you could listen to some good NPR Morning Edition while getting clean7. It would be much easier to get psyched for work if you could listen to some the morning TV news while gettin' clean6. All of the above also applies to shaving or putting on makeup5. Tend to dawdle? It has a timer. Get out the door before the rest of the nuts get on the road4. It doesn't mind getting wet along with you3. Batteries have lasted me a month so far. Though I don't care. The sound is so good for a shower radio I'd happily replace them weekly2. Oh, the weather channel - very nice, although a bit repetitiveAnd the top reason you should buy this radio is:1. Ahhh, nine are enough. Just buy the thing.
Received the package;Privacy filter is in okay state but I'm missing the side tab's to hold the screen.Side tab's should have been included
Memory modules arrived by postal mail in a very timely manner. Modules fit the computer they were purchased for.
I love this little machine.Some of the complaints that I read below almost convinced me to go with the I-Pod, but in the end I decided to take a chance and it has paid off immensely. I don't know if the team at Archos fixed all the problems that the other reviewers encountered, but I've had no problems at all. My only suggestion: do not read the manual that comes in the box because it is rather skimpy and does not cover all the features that this player possesses. Instead, go to archos.com and download the manual they have posted there. It'll show you what a wonderful little creation this baby is.
i am on my second box of 72 balls,i have used them all year and gave some to my friends --for the money they are great ,good feel around the greens and putts feel soft--overall the ball is better then most of the balls 25 to 35 dollars a dozen,i would only play pro v if i could get them cheap other then this ball--i hope these stay a secret and the price will stay low.
Only okay. The sound occasionally just cuts out. I have move the Nyrius selector or change the TV channel to restore sound. Device is too simple to have problem like this, but there it is.
This product did not ship with the microscope and related items. The lack of this item made the rest of the purchase useless until it could be purchased locally which delayed the classroom presentation by a week.
This printer gives me headaches every 6 months of so. Every time I get paper jam messages. For a long time I didnot know what it was,but the rubber wheel inside did not pick up the paper. After cleaning it up, it worked for a while. After downloading a new driver for XP I got an extra page after every print with the text: EOJ. Samsung support could not help me. OUt of the box, this printer does not work as a UNIX printer. Again support could not help me. After switching to Windows 7 I installed a new driver. The EOJ problem returned. After a couple of months a new driver arrived (wow, so quickly they react to problems at Samsung). The EOJ was gone, but now I could not print in Landscape anymore in Excel. So I was forced to print landscape to a pdf first, and after that send it to the printer from a pdf-reader. Now I have a new driver and the EOJ problem is back. And also is the paper jam problem. Every now and then it refuses to print except for some cryptical PCL-errors. I'm so glad the economic lifetime period is over now so with my oneman company I can afford (taxman is looking over my shoulder) to do a new investment and buy a Brother or so.I've not decided yet if I'll throw this so called all-in-one (yes, all problems combined in one malfunctioning apparatus) through the window at a Samsung Office, or smash it to pieces with a big hammer. Nevernevernever a Samsung again.
Extremely disappointed with this lens. Poor focus after 15', Images never sharp under any condition . Not at all what you would expect from an L series. Lots of $$$$ poor performance. Working on third copy. Unfortunately did not get chance to evaluate prior to warranty running out.CAUTION!!!!PS Also failed to research product reviews until too late, my bad, Better luck to all!
Pros: Nice and brilliant white with sharp black edge.Good looking case.Pulls down with relative ease.Easy to mount to wall - or hang from ceilings.Cons: Waves in screen - I have only had it up for 2 weeks now and it shows waves at the bottom - maybe eventually I will cut it out of its case (what a waste) and build a fixed frame for it.For the money ($1/inch) and with $4 overnight shipping with amazon prime - you absolutely cannot beat the price.
I can't believe I got this headset for this price! This was exactly what I needed to watch my DVD on the airplane. I didn't even have to use the noise canceling feature. They were perfect. Unbelievable bargain!
I love this product because of the ease of use. No long antenna's to rearrange only to get every other channel. Just put it together and hook-up and leave it to do all the work.
bought this, so i could connect my pc to my tv and work with this wireless combo. Works great, comes with batteries. No issues yet.
Ordered this battery for my past family runion and was not able to use it b/c the battery cause my camera to get hot and not function. I didn't find out it wasn't a properly working battery until after the 30 day return policy. WILL NOT use this vendor again. THANKS!
I got burned going with some 3rd-party ink refills on an old Canon printer in the past, so I always buy the Canon-branded stuff now. It definitely gets the job done - I primarily just use it to print documents when needed, and recipes for my wife in the kitchen; only a hand-full of photos here and there. However, these things are pricey (after all - it's no secret these printer companies make all their profit off the ink!), and they don't really last very long, even with infrequent use. It's often times more cost effective to buy a new printer that's on special than it is to buy ink refills for an older model. So: 4 stars for the quality of the product, with the caveat that it's way over-priced.
Not much to say except it works like a sony and is built to last! Hight quality images and has a low light feature that is pretty awesome!
This is an attractive router. I found it easy to set up, it has up-to-date security features and works well (except for the 802.11N issue)My problem with this router is that if you have any 802.11G devices in your network, then the network will run at G speeds, period (says customer support.) I have one network device that is 802.11G and non-upgradeable. I bought this router with a DLink 802.11N PCMCIA card to get my laptop running at 802.11N, however, the router will not talk N to the card in the laptop, because I have a G device on my network. Thus, while the router is now doing a fine job as an 802.11G router, I might as well throw the PCMCIA card away.DLink's web site says of the DIR-615 router that "Not only does D-Link's Wireless N technology extend your wireless range, it also works with your existing 802.11g wireless devices." It would be nice if DLink fessed up that mixed-mode doesnt work as expected. That factoid is hidden in a FAQ on the page for the PCMCIA card. I had to call customer support to learn this. They say there are no plans to upgrade the firmware to truely support mixed mode environments.
After seven plus hours of time on the phone and on hold. I have not yet been able to establish a fully functional installation of this product. The quality of technical support and customer service at linksys seems very low. Staff is unfamiliar with basic concepts related to networking and email. At this point I cannot use linksys to send email and I have spent three hours on the phone waiting for assistance. My sense is that the company does not know how to train or support tech support staff and that it doesn't really care as long as the product sells. I wish I had researched this company's customer support history before I bought the produce. I would hesitate to buy from this company again, and I may have to return the product.
Note that Sansa provides no support for this player on Vista, even though (as I write this in March) Vista has been available to customers for 5 months.You will not be able to update the device's firmware (which is several versions behind as shipped), and Sansa provides no guidance as to when they might (if ever) they will support Vista.(And they wonder can't compete with the iPod?)
Not much to say here. This column weighs a ton and could probably be used to jack up an 18-wheeler. High-quality stuff.
The clock doesn't synchronize the time due to its defective outside temperature remote. I called the manufacturer, LaCrosse Technology, and I was told that a defective remote will prevent the clock to function via radio. I find it very annoying that the company does not refund shipping charges on defective items. They charged me $7.40 for shipping me the clock and I had to pay $8.20 for UPS Ground for sending the clock back. The total shipping was $15.60 which is 43% of the price of the clock ($36). Their shipping policy also discourages anyone from getting a replacement for a defective item, because if something goes wrong again, you may exceed the price of the purchased item just in shipping charges.
Zipper broke the second time I used it and came completely off shortly after. My 15.4" widescreen did NOT fit well inside the case, and when it was in there, there was hardly any room for my peripherals. Don't waste your money on something that will not work/cease working within a couple weeks.
I tried using these in bright sunlight, against window glare, against a bulb and under low light conditions. the results were mediocre and the filter did not do much.. had a negative effect in low light, while I was expecting it to act neutral. I ordered its bigB the B+W HAZE MRC, and everything changed to my delight, under the same conditions.. packaged this one and returned it to Amazon.
Why would you buy a product where vendor cannot put the correct picture on the webpage?
This mp3 player has a nice visual and it is very easy to use. I recommend it.
[[ASIN:B000067RTA Cables To Go 27143 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Blue (10 Feet)Works Great, appreciate choice of length and color.
I use the WS-100 to record inerviews - approx 15 to 30 min. long. I also purchased the little microphone that plugs into the WS-100. It works great. I use a MAC and have NO issues. I use Microsoft Media Player for the MAC for another app, so I did not have to download it. It is SIMPLE to use, a BIG PLUS.
My two-year old plus BFG 6800 GT OC failed weeks ago. It went black suddenly while I was playing Neverwinter Nights 2. I had fun with it big time. So I had it returned for BFG (since it had lifetime warranty), and in a few days, they gave me a better model--BFG 7800 GS OC! I am so happy with this.Just note that if you have a card like this, you must have at least 400W power supply (20 amps on the +12V rail at least), and you must accept the fact that it is noisy when it's hot. I was used to this with my 6800 before so no problem. My 550-watter HEC PSU fed the beast. I am so much happier now.
Bought it for use with my Vista HCx. One needs to screw on a bicycle mount adapter to the back cover of the original HCx back. That mount adapter is one of the accessories that comes together free with the Vista HCx. It is needed to fit the Vista HCx onto this bicycle mount.For now, the plastic cover is useless as its only for non 'x' versions of the etrex series. But anyway looking at it, the Vista HCx battery cover is much better with the rubberised insulation. The HCx bicycle mount adapter itself is also better as it has a larger lever than the one in the cover supplied in this product.As for the bicycle mount, it fits perfectly with my mountain bike. Those with larger tube diameters can by the Large rail mount adapter:Garmin Large Diameter Rail Mount Adapter (010-10496-00)For users who have an Etrex/Vista/Legend 'x' versions(with microsd expansion) i suggest buying this instead:Garmin Rail Mount Adapter (010-10496-01). The search for "Garmin Bicycle Mount" didnt turn this up because its a "RAIL MOUNT" which is half the price of what i bought here. One will still need the plastic bicycle mount adapter accessory that came with the GPS device.
I planned on pairing this with Logitech's Harmony 650 universal remote. I purchased the RF extender a year or so ago for my parents to use with their DirecTV remote, and it has worked very well. However, the extender simply doesn't work consistently with the Harmony 650. It is successful less than half the time with most of my equipment (TiVo HDXL, Denon AVR-1909, Panasonic DMP-BD65) and would not control my TV (Panasonic TC-P46G25) at all. Using the extender with the original remote for each device worked perfectly, indicating a conflict between the Harmony 650 and the Next Generation Remote Control Extender. The Next Generation Remote Control Extender seems to work perfectly with the Harmony 700 (I used alkaline batteries in the 700 rather than the rechargeables the 700 came with). I was surprised by this given that the 650 and 700 are so similar (based on specs and physical characteristics).In short, the Next Generation Remote Control Extender is a good product, but do some research and confirm that it works with your remotes before purchasing.
In my experience, neither the photographer nor the audience can tell much- and most times any- difference between a picture taken with a UV filter v. one taken without. Why then would I give this product a 5-star review then?Simple. I added this lens filter on to myPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Lensin order to protect the lens.In that vein, and for the purpose that I purchased this lens for- I graded the lens on two categories: durability / build quality and the transparency of the lens.So, for durability, this product get 5 stars. It's well-built, and it's got a very solid feel in the hand. It makes a very subtle but nonetheless noticeable difference in the weight of your camera, so if you're looking to minimize camera weight, this may not be the lens for you. If you're looking to protect the investment in your hard-earned camera lens at any cost, however, this is definitely for you. Also, the lens cap on the Lumix will still fit on the filter, which gives the filter props.Secondly- this product gets 5 stars for lens transparency and the way it doesn't get in the way of the pictures you want to take. The only difference in pictures taken with the lens is that it doesn't appear to prevent lens flare- or perhaps it adds to it. I personally love the effect of lens flare- particularly during sunsets and sunrises, and with a wide open aperture. Asides from the lens flare- which due to personal preference I consider a boon rather than a detriment- though, there is no other difference in image quality that I have noticed.In short- this filter is the strong, silent type. It feels like it could take a beating while leaving the camera lens immaculate, and it does so invisibly. It's everything that I could want in a filter, and as such it never leaves my camera.
It's so nice to have just the right accessories to my mini. The vender was fast and wrote a great description that helped me to understand the product. i am very grateful.Anna
I used this to mount my surround sound system on the wall. I also bought another one to mount a media PC. The arms are adjustable (side-to-side and front-to-back). There are 4 sunken circles so you can line up the pads that are on the bottom of whatever you're mounting (if they have them). They look great, all metal, strong, and I highly recommend this.
What a fantastic stereo concert in my car, thanks to this fine Kensington FM receiver. My i-pod sounds incredible through my FM radio, and all of my friends and family are enjoying the show! Only hitch is a need to re-tune it in big cities to find a good station.
I'm using the product for a week now, I noticed that it managed to reduce the temperature of my laptop by 10 degrees. It is pretty good compared to other products. Comparing the functionality to the price, it is a good bargain.
Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning RemoteNice remote, large buttons, and easy to use. Doesn't work with duel devices such as TV/DVD player or DVD/tape players though.
Easy. Plug and play!!! Upgraded speakers ' CUZ the stock speakers were junks! Should fit all hondas. Highly recommended unless you are going to cut wires and clip metal hooks.
This is a great flash drive!! I owned two other flash drives from other companies that died rather quickly. This one I've had over a year and a half, and it's still working strong. I accidentally left it in my pocket one day and it went through the washer and dryer, and it STILL WORKED (NO DATA LOSS) which is why I am writing this review! No problems, works great.
Nice to have on a long trip, now I just leave my GPS on in the truck and never have to worry about it.
Received unit a couple of hours ago....tuned my FM to several unused FM channels. The audio quality on this device is atrocious. Static is the dominant sound on the radio...on all channels...and after the cord[antenna lead] was tried in several locations.I can't believe that anyone rated this unit acceptable. I have lost faith in ALL and I do mean ALL customer ratings.Unless I can see it and try it from now on , I refuse to ever spend good money on this type of junk.
Nice my only concern would a 4x5 cover a 17" monitor? YesNo wires no batteries just a USB to the tablet. Sit back not tied to a mouse pad. No need to disconnect the tablet if you want to use your other mouse 3 button mouse or in my case 5 button track ball just a 3' separation eliminates interference.You unusually have software and the tablet isn't limited to the ones listed.The software that comes with the tablet is probably smaller version of the full programs. The software included is all on one CD. They all have there limitations for instance adobe will only run on XP.
Given the volume of different Humminbird products on the market I was anxious that this replacement transducer was compatible with my Wide One Fish Finder and that the pin configuration at the connector end was an exact fit. It has fitted perfectly, works fantastic and is a very robust product, as you would expect from Humminbird. Unfortunately, they only ship this product within the USA, but if you know someone in US to receive it, you can work out a way to get hold of it in the UK.
The case protects the drive from dirt and rain, and even includes a place to store the USB cable. Glad I bought it.
I just purchsed the SC-AK18 in silver last night and I already have quite a few things to say about it. First off I have had a Panasonic boombox for 3-4 years and was getting tired of the soft fuzzy sound and simpleness thats why I wanted a stereo. I needed something that played LOUD music and had many options. I had done PLENTY of research on this item and other stereos for the last few days and found this one to be the most reasonable. Although you had the lowest price, you were out of stock and I couldnt last one more day. I ended up making the purchase at Best Buy even though it was the most money. Anyways on the pros and cons of the stereo.. PROS.. 5 CD Changer Double Tape Deck You can adjust how it sounds(Hall,Live,Soft,Heavy..) Presets Loud Speakers Cool Display CONS.. Slightly noisy and slow(but im already used to it)Overall I find this to be an awesome stereo and have no regrets!I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
dont recommend these. very poor sound you can barely hear them. they blew the first day. i got the power acoustic nb's the same time i ordered these. power acoustic's sound way better and havent gave me any problems.
My daughter loves it, she is happier than a fish in the water. Very friendly and easy to use. Good Item but not the best in the market, could be improved.
Sling it over the shoulder, pack it on you back, or carry it with one hand. This computer case, not only offers three confortable ways to carry it, but also several compartments to store everything you'll need to carry with your laptop. The laptop compartment is well padded, guaranteeing added protection to you laptop (The felt that covers the inside of the compartment is thin; however, I have this carrying case for over an year, and it is still like new inside and out.) This carrying case is perfect for transporting any laptop safely and comfortably.
I am totally impressed with this remote control extender. I have used the other types that use an IR receiver and you tape the repeater device on the front of your equipment. They work, but only if you put your electronics in a closed cabinet in the same room. I wanted to get the clutter of my electronics out of the room so that I would only have a wall mounted HDTV in the room with no cables showing.I read the reviews on this Powermid Remote and thought I'd give it a try. My surround sound system, DVR/Cable box, Blu Ray, DVD recorder, and 3rd DVD players are all hidden away in a credenza in a bedroom with an HDMI switch and single HDMI cable that I ran through the wll to the TV set. I was concerned about this working with the equipment closed up in a small cabinet with the face of the equipment very close to the door which practically blocks the IR sensors. I'm happy to say it works flawlessly even in that situation. It even allows me to hook up the DVR and Blu Ray player to my bedroom TV too without paying the extra monthly cost to the cable company. Set up is easy, in fact really nothing to it. Place the transmitter unit in the room you want to sit in, and the receive unit (the one with the antenna), near the equipment to control. They plug in so there's no batteries to worry about. It's that simple. One unit works with all of my remote controls. I've had no trouble with any of the devices I'm controlling.I had to laugh at the reviewer who said the top is sharp and he worried about his kids til I opened the box and touched the top. He was right.. they are sharp.I would not hesitate to buy another one if I needed more. It is extremely good!
I bought my Fuji V-10 Finepix to take on a medical mission trip. I wanted something small enough to fit in my pocket, but with a large enough screen to be able to shoot a photo without searching for the viewfinder. I have had the camera about 6 weeks now, and have taken more photos with it already than I have ever taken with any other camera. I am especially happy with the large LCD screen. The battery held up for the entire week of my trip. I did not even carry the charger with me. I did, of course, purchase a 1 GB card to go with it when I bought the camera. I got mine in the gun metal gray one weekend from Amazon when it was a Hot Buy. For me, it has definitely been a Hot Buy. I love it.
Meade USB to RS-232 Bridge CableThis product worked perfectly and allowed me to update my Meade Telescope and Meade Autostar.
This iomega CD-RW burner was a complete dud and waste of my time! The first one I purchased could not be recognized by my iMac, despite the fact I had all of the necessary system requirements. I returned it for another, same model. Although the second one was recognized by my computer, it still took days before I could get anything working. I contacted iomega support 4 times, and each time I was told to change something different with the set-up. Each time I did, it either created more problems or simply didn't address the problem at hand. I finally gave up and returned it to the store I purchased it. The man at the return counter said that several people with Macs have had similar problems. After doing A LOT of research before purchasing my next burner, I found out about LaCie d2. I purchased it today, and from the reviews of friends of mine with iMacs who own burners, the LaCie d2 is a MUCH better product all around compared to this dud by iomega.
I am extremely happy with my Pyle's. I was looking to replace the blown stock speakers in my Jeep Cherokee and a friend mentioned Pyle. I was slightly skeptical because of the low price, but I was pleasantly surprised after I installed them.These were part of a whole new system I was putting in, including 2 12" subwoofers, a 760W Amp, and a 1/2 farad capacitator.Even without the subs hooked up the speakers pack of a lot of punch for their size. Highs, Mids, and Lows were clear, and the addition of the subwoofers to handle the bass, makes the performance of these speakers that much better!I'm glad I took a chance on Pyle, I will highly recommend them from now on.
I have this combined with an Onkyo TX-NR807. I am using 16 guage speaker wires (RCA) and better coaxial subwoofer wire (Monoprice). I broke them in for 10 days and now have turned them up while watching tv/movies. The subwoofer is still set at 50% and it sounds great(see the product reviews for the subwoofer). The front r/l speakers are large, approx 14 inches tall. The surround r/l and back r/l are smaller, approx 7 inches tall. I am using 24 inch tall Sanus Basic Foundations stands and the speakers are at ear level. The subwoofer is on my hardwood floor. Used Audyssey on my receiver to synch the system in my 20 ft x 20 ft room.I am very happy with my purchase. I have heard much more expensive home theater systems, but this does a great job for the cost. The subwoofer has gotten great reviews on Amazon and I agree with them. It is very stylish and productive. It is large for a 10 inch driver, however, it produces great sound. It is one of the few subs in its price range to have low frequency capabilities. I will add a second (same) subwoofer. The center speaker and front speakers have a tweeter. Their sound quality is superb. The surround speakers sound good too.In the end, I will eventually upgrade to a more expensive speaker system to combine with my expensive receiver (the rule is spend 1/3 of budget on receiver and 2/3 on speakers). I would recommend this system to anyone starting a home theater system on a lower budget. However, make sure to call the manufacturer of your receiver before buying any speaker set (need to make sure they are compatible in power, frequency response, nominal impedence, etc).
Didgipen is a nice pen for any gift or just for your desk or Purse.
We use a lot but also lay on and lean back on which you are not suppose to do, but that is how we get relief. Works well. Takes time to warm up to max so be patient.
Outstanding results! Easy to use, VERY versatile, well made. A definite quality product deserving of the Canon brand name.
Find the right sized foam earbud sleeves, put these things in your ears, sit back, and truly rediscover all the music you've come to know and love over the years. These things are really quite remarkable. The favorite music from your past for which you've still got a soft spot in your heart- listen to it with these things- you'll rediscover the depth and complexity that was initially intended by the creative minds composing/performing it. The cost is a significant obstacle, but if you shop around, you will find it will be worth your while. I've had a hard time taking these things out of my ears over the last couple days since I've received them.The PTH feature is utterly not worth the expense. The PTH connector is bulky/unwieldy and requires a AAA battery. Skip it, and simply stop playing music in the event you need to hear someone.Just wow!
There is not much I can overstate about this cable. It works, and the price is very reasonable. I've paid five times as much for HDMI cables, and I can't detect any performance drop with this cable. I'll buy this cable again.
The router I received was unusable. Although it was packed in a box that appeared to be for the American market, the firmware inside displayed some Asian language (Korean?). I was not able to set it up for DNS service with an American company. I have returned this unit to Amazon and had to purchase a replacement from a local source.
I am very happy with this lens. I found the actual size of the filter on the lens cap, and will now be able to apply this lens to other larger and smaller lenes I already own. This lens takes great pictures and I am really enjoying it.
I received the Simpleshare NAS this Friday and so far it's fantastic.I have 2 computers at home (MAC with OSX 10.4.10 and PC with XPSP2). Connecting the hard drive to the router and to the current is really easy. Then it comes the initial setup which I didn't manage to accomplish with the MAC. Then I tried with the PC and it worked at the first try.Once the setup was finished I could access the files in the NAS from both the PC and the MAC (share, copy and modify files was trouble-less).At home I have a wireless network so copying the 100Gb of information that I had between both computers was a slow process (it took maybe a whole day). Once the files are in the hard drive I can stream MP3s and even movies from the NAS with a very good quality.I haven't managed to successfully use the backup program that comes with the NAS yet.The iShare application (accessing your NAS from anywhere in the world) is free and a great idea. It is a web-based application and you can only upload files one by one, but it does the job.
I owned this mouse for 1 week and ended up taking it back because I could never get it to stay connected. I believe the USB connector was faulty since I tried it on several computers with the same result. Since the other reviews look positive, I can only assume I got a "lemon", but I'll stick with my Logitech I bought as a replacement - almost as cool and worked great on the 1st try.On the plus side, the handheld portion of this mouse felt comfortable and I really liked how the USB connector stored in the underside of the mouse - great for portability when traveling. Too bad I couldn't get it to work consistently.
This adapter did not work with my JVC stereo. And no, I didn't try to install it myself, I took it to a professional who called PAC when he continually experienced problems getting this adapter to connect to my stereo. The PAC rep told my installer that the adapter wouldn't operate my JVC stereo, and that I would need to order the PAC adapter made for JVC. (I did and that one works well.) But, this is not truly universal - at least it wasn't when I tried it about a year ago.
The zune itself is great, but since it's microsoft I was afraid something would not work. Quickly it got me right... If you conect the ZUNE to a PC with windows XP in any language but English it won't work, so watch out latins or Canadian people, if you don't have Windows XP in English you will have a problem. I can't believe the "Microsoft Zune" has imcompatibility issues with "Microsoft Windows", and Microsoft hasn't published any solution, any patch, anything..
I cannot say more.This is a cool mini entertaining gadget.Little expensive, but very comfortable to use. With this price in other products, we get lot of accessories like car charger,TV recorder or dock etc.
The RM-CB1 is used on multiple Olympus cameras. I'll break the review into a tecnical review first and a fun stuff section you can omit. DSLR cameras have some unique advantages in the scientific and research fields which the RM-CB1 opens up to you such as bulb exposures without vibration, long term sequenced shooting, multiple camera syncing, and event syncronized timing. Lab geeks will have a blast.Technical summary:The RM-CB1 is relatively simple - a copy of the shutter release on your camera, plus a mechanical lock that holds it down for bulb exposures (on a tripod), a one meter high quality cable, and a 3 pin screw-down plug for the camera. The jack/plug are nonstandard so you won't find them at the local electronics store, however, the back of the handle can be removed with one screw, and you can solder wires there where the cable comes in to attach your own trigger systems (I have one that captures lightning strike photos - the camera is preset, the shutter button is halfway pressed with a toggle switch, and when the moment arrives, my preset manual exposure and infinity focus settings are used to capture the event)How it works:There are two stranded wires in the cable plus a shield for a total of 3 conductors. The brown conductor is the "half press" equivalent when connected to the ground / shield. After this has happened, the camera will focus, so I put a toggle switch on it to hold the camera ready for the shot (have dual batteries or an AC adapter if you plan to wait a long time). Connecting the red lead to ground takes the exposure.Depending on the model, you can take multiple exposures by multiple closures between red and ground without opening the brown to ground circuit - you need to test the "half press" logic in your camera.CAUTIONS / MISC applicationsAfter the E300 the remote cable release became a usb device and has a different part number. I don't own one of these backs because I didn't know how the USB version worked, but my friends do and have engineered similar interfaces, so you're not left out in the cold if that's what you have.As of the olympus E3 they switched back to the RM-CB1 plug again, which was one of the reasons I bought an E3.Making your own exposure control means you need to know the various delays - I use an Agilent frequency counter that can be set to count 1/10,000,000ths of a second from start to stop (one ten millionth of a second - way more than you need). Don't pay attention to more than the first 1000's of a second thogh - there are delays in relays between two poles when you run a clock that fast and the camera will vary depending on its temperature. The E300 has different delays depending on what you want it to do - if you PRESET exposure, focus, and just trigger it you can expose it in under 0.09 seconds (9/100's or 90/1000's of a second) on an E300 which is fast enough for lightning. I use a fast shutter speed and photograph the agilent timer to see when the exposure was taken.E300's go for $187 now on ebay so you can buy several and use sequential timers between them for mini-high-speed photography. If you know when an event will happen - you start the first camera at -0.090 seconds on the first timer (omron makes these and can be found at grainger's industrial section) - timer output two is triggered by the first then fires the second camera at +0.020 seconds while timer three and camera three fire at +.040 seconds giving you 3 exposures only 2 hundredths of a second apart which can capture rapid motion inexpensively. Most of the hardware can be found on ebay to wire this up except the RM-CB1! The omron timers can be accurate down to 1/1000 second.The Bullet and the Apple - can you shoot that? In theory, yes. If your camera takes .094 seconds from the red circuit closing until it opens the shutter, then you need to know how far behind the apple to put a detector for the bullet about .1 second before it hits the apple and use it to trigger the camera (don't forget the time needed to detect the bullet). I haven't done this but I'd recommend very slow bullets or else long ranges to shoot! You could even condense this somewhat because it takes time for a gun to fire from the time the hammer falls which is to your advantage and another way to accomplish this. Moving the apple gives you some help too. Other options are a nightime bulb exposure and just syncing a flash on the apple based on how fast it fires which can be measured again with an Agilent frequency counter.The RM-CM1 is your entry into electronic, time lapse, high speed, automatic exposure, astronomic shots and a whole lot of fun beyond "normal" picture taking. Because I use my E300's in a lab I've done alot with this part. I like the fact that olympus cameras can be acquired inexpensively and take 8MP+ scientific photos under $1000 and still be used for "normal" portraits or bulb photos stabilized on a tripod with the remote release.Fortunately the digital format gives you the result immediately and you can adjust if you just miss a shot to get it the next time. Be sure to bring a bushel of apples!
HDMI TO HDMI 6 foot cableis an amazing value only ordered it because I thought there was no way to get one that cheaped that actually worked and it did. It worked great. very happy
I really don't think this product is worth the money.It is heavy and won't sit well on your head.I bought a like new product and it had volume adjusting static in one ear.The speakers sound wasn't very good and for this price it is not worth the price,by any means
When I found my parents' Kodak Carousel slide projector in the basement, I was thrilled to set it up and view all the slides of our family! Sadly, the light bulb had "popped" over the years, and I honestly didn't think I'd be able to find a replacement. Emailing Kodak, they gave me two possible replacement bulb numbers with the name of only one company that might carry them. I clicked onto Amazon.com, typed in the bulb type, and was given several possible sites to check out, all of which had photographs, making it easy for me to determine the exact bulb! I ordered the item and received the correct replacement bulb within 3 days! Viewing the slides, which spanned from 1952 to the mid 1970's, was very special to me, as both my parents and my sister have all passed away. Now my brother can share these with his two children, who will now be able to share in their Dad's childhood thru teenage years! Amazon.com ROCKS!Robin, Cape Cod Massachusetts
Picked up one for the bedroom. Not a bad TV. The built-in HD tuner is nice for over the air HD service. The black finish looks sharp. It does suffer from the small "white band" at the top and bottom of the screen as other reviewers noted, no doubt due to the LCD backlight. Samsung could have done a better job trying to shield this. Also, the low contrast ratio makes the color sort of "red" and not as vibrant as what you might find on some models with a higher contrast ratio. All-in-all not a bad LCD for a small place in a bedroom or kitchen.
I bought this printer after extensive research because it seemed like the best thing out there. With such glowing reviews, I wasn't sure if anything could live up to my expectations, but this baby exceeded them! It uses ink cartridges at about 1/4 the rate of my old HP, and each cartridge costs less than 1/2 as much, so with the amount I print as a college student, it will actually pay for itself by the end of the next school year. Besides the ink use, though, it's just beautifully designed, especially in terms of the scroll-wheel user interface. You can scan a PDF, make copies, etc. from the machine, rather than having to log into a control panel software on the computer like I did with my old HP. The top is completely flat and the screen folds down when you're not using it (and can actually stay shut while printing), so I got a little cloth to put over the top to protect the printer and it functionally extends the usable surface area of my desk, which no other printer has done. Also, for those who know something about printing, its register is incredible! I printed a sheet full of several hundred teeny tiny yellow stars, then printed the same image with blue stars right on top of it (I meant to print on the back but forgot to flip the paper over), and the result was perfect green stars with no side-to-side shifting at all. I've never encountered a printer that could do that. Also, this baby can print clean to the edge of 8.5x11, which means that when I need a school project to bleed off the edge, I no longer have to pay for an 11x17 print at the library and then trim it down manually. I honestly haven't had much call to use the scanner for photo-quality scans, so I can't speak to that much, but overall, I wouldn't change a thing. You won't find a better printer for anything close to this price!
This is the older Apple Pro keyboard which I already own for another computer. I did not want the new fangled Apple keyboard or to pay for it when the old ones are so good already, and this one was available for a decent price from the seller as a used item.My only complaint is that they described it as 'like new' which was not the case. It was an great shape, but not 'like new'. The seller should be more honest in their assessment of the condition of the used items they sell. To me 'like new' should mean that is actually like a new item! This one was in great condition for a used item, but not 'like new' and required some cleaning.
I've had an EliteScreens Cinetension 2 92" 16:9 screen (in 1.1 gain CineWhite) for about 3 years now. It has been great. We use it regularly (with a Panasonic PT-AE3000U projector) and have not had any reliability issues whatsoever. The picture quality is perfect for a home theater. No, the images aren't technically as good as what you will get with a Stewart or Da-lit but it is more than good enough for 95% of home theaters. Most viewers will not be able to tell a difference, especially with a screen smaller than 120". One advantage I have is that my projector is not located far from the screen (~14ft.) meaning I don't have to worry about brightness or evenness issues. The further you move the projector away the more you will need either a brighter projector, or a screen with better reflectivity. I doubt anyone would be disappointed with the image waulity of the Cinetension 2.
I prefer these to earbuds when doing my cardio. I don't have to worry about these becoming loose and falling out of my ears as I move around. I would recommend these to anyone looking for some new headphones for working out.
I have not used the MC-36 very much yet, but what a great attachment for long exposure and time lapse photography. I mostly use it for long exposure over 30 seconds and while the exposure is activated I need my hands free. This attachment allows this. I know my camera (Nikon D200) has features to allow intraval shots and setting long exposure, but it is limited in the time of exposures and this device allows me to do this type of photography.I have read in forums of disappointment in the size of the MC-36 and that there is no on-off switch, but this does not bother me. If you may be concerned about it's size (6" L x 1 1/2" W x 1/2" T) try and find one in a camera store. If you are concerned about battery use in a rest mode, take them out.
This thing works and for the price its unbelievable.This thing would be a good deal at double the price.You won't get one cheaper.No more having to leave the computer on to charge the pod.
Any specifics? There is absolutely no info on this...what it's for, anything! Who would ever buy this online? The only thing worse than a product without a picture is a picture without information. I'm buying something else.
I read a lot of the reviews, and it seems like this works as a combiner sometimes, but not others, and is very equipment specific. It appears that, as long as it is only receiving 1 signal at a time, it works. Specifically, it seems other people had success connecting a PS3 and Xbox. The problems seemed to come up when people were running a cable box that was never really "off".What I noticed is that mine has a "dominant" side. I'm running a samsung blue ray player and verizon cable box. When the BR player is off, it sends no signal, but when the cable box is off, it still sends static. So, as long as the BR player is on the "dominant" side, the item blocks the cable box signal when I'm watching a movie, and the product works as desired.
The Altec Lansing IM510 has an excellent sound and is certainly a good value for the money. I highly recommend it.
These batteries for my Canon have performed as expected and were a very good value. Would purchase again.
This is a great idea for those who live in the country... but for those of us who live in the city, it just doesn't work.The FM transmitter required an unused radio frequency in order to transmit it's signal. Otherwise, if you try to use a frequency that is alreay in use by a radio station, the signals will conflict.Driving around in a large metropolitin area, where there are hundreds of radio stations, I could never keep a clear signal.
No problem. Does what I expected it to do: Fits in the cassette slot,doesn't make any strange noises and plays the mp3 music without anystatic.
Why buy from stores when it is so much cheaper on-line? Good quality print as well.........
Sound is set too low you can't play anything loud.After couple of month, right side speaker stopped working properly.I had must less inexpensive headphone that worked much better than this one.This was a terrible buy.
As a department we purchased 15 of these. One stopped working after a month. We had no problems in the next 2 months on the other 14. Easy to empty and sharpens pencils (even cheap ones well).
Excellent product, installed it and it worked as advertised. I would highly recommend this cable to anyone needing a dual ultra ribbon cable.
PACKAGING RATING 6 OUT OF 10: Received via UPS to my doorstep on9/5/2006, these speakers were packaged with a soft cover, then ineach corner there are moderately thin Styrofoam protectors, thenthe inner box with all the pictures on the outside, then double-boxed with an outer plain brown cardboard box with the model numberon it. Inside this outer box, there is bundled shrink-wrap on thetop (which is actually the bottom of the speaker because it is placedin upside down), and that's it. Not very reassuring for a shipment IMO.These are heavy speakers (about 70 pounds each), and the packaging forsafety in transit could be better because my pair (packaged seperately),each speaker received some minor damage to one or more of the cornerseven though they were "double-boxed". Those corner Styrofoam pads allbroke up and will have to be taped together should I ever have to shipthem again.Double-boxing is a good start, but there should be more paddingapproriate for such a heavy speaker. It would be in their bestinterest to re-think the boxing configuration. For example, atthe very least put 1-inch thick Syrofoam blocks on the top andon the bottom -that would help a lot to greatly reduce damageduring transit.Anyway, considering the price of the speakers and the red tape involvedto place a claim with UPS, besides, the damage is fairly discreet unlessyou are looking for it -it's just you expect when you buy something new,you expect it to be new (a.k.a. mint) rather than have some imperfec-tions. Oh well...BUILD QUALITY RATING 8 OUT OF 10: Pretty good for a speaker system inthis price class. The silver finish kind of resembles brushed aluminum -actually a nice change from the boring "Black Ash" of so many speakerbrands' standard finish.The drivers appear to be of decent quality with rubber surrounds, perhapsaluminum cones, a silk dome tweeter, all fastened with alan wrench typescrews instead of the standard-issue phillips head screws. I didn't get achance to see what the back of the drivers (or the inside of the cabinet)looks like, so I can't comment on the phyical build quality of the driversuspensions. The 8" (mirror-immage) side woofers are permanently coveredbehind the silver grille cloth.The front baffle's grille cloth is also of good quality and solid, withholes cut out for each of the six front drivers, and held on with smoothmetal grille fasteners -some of the best I've seen from all but the much,much more expensive speakers.The cabinet does not seem to be internally braced (I guess they have tocut costs somewhere). I did the knuckle tap on the top and sides of thecabinet and there was quite a bit of hollowness to the sound. Thisreally does effect the tighness and clarity and pace of the sound. Twosets of high-quality gold plated binding posts with gold plated bridgesare positioned in the back near the bottom of each speaker (set up for bi-wiring or bi-amping). It also comes with rounded narrow feet (I don'tlike the plastic elbows that stick out the side of the speaker though,which are used on so many tower speakers nowadays) which apparently iscompromise to be used either on a carpet or a bare floor without too muchfuss either way.AND NOW, THE SOUND 6.5 OUT OF 10: When I first plugged them in, theysounded a little thin and rigid or brittle. Not surprised, do to thefact that most speakers need at least some break-in time beofre thencome into their own. So... After breaking them in for a couple ofdays of constant music at moderate levels they really openend up.I have them set up in a 10 x 13 room with the speakers about 8 feetapart, about a foot from the side walls and about 6 inches from theback wall, and towed in about 15. I had the side-mounted woofersoriginally facing outward, but found that having them face inwardprovided deeper, more authoritative bass.I ran a frequency sweep on the speakers to see what kind of in-roomresponse they had (my room tends to inflate the last two audible octavesabout 10dB with most speakers), and they were all over the place,fluxuating as much as 15-20dB throughout the sweep -mostly in the midsand upper bass (I attribute much of that to the non-braced cabinet).Fortunately, it actually seemed to help the vocals and bring them upfront in a pleasant nature. The imaging and soundstanging are quitegood -no doubt due to it's narrow from baffle.To sum it up, these speakers get plenty loud with enough power, and agood dymanic presentation, however, the bass starts to roll off in myroom about 35 Hz (I don't believe their 20Hz F3 claim which is whatinfluenced me to purchase these speakers in the first place), and thehighs really roll off around 15 kHz (but the lower trebble compensatesfor that somewhat). I tilted them up to ear level position and it wassigificantly better, but still rolled-off. The highs sound less rolled-off than, say, listening to an FM tuner, but not what I'm used to frommost of the speakers I've auditioned in my listening room. I'm surenobody is surprised that these speakers have a lot of faults, but thegood thing is that none of them are annoying enough to frustrate me orget me fatigued.TIP: Take off the feet, add metal spikes, and tilt them to ear level andthey will sound even better. I might even consider changing the tweetersout for more extended highs (I'll let you know here if I do to let youknow if it makes an improved difference or not).- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -REVIEW UPDATE POSTED 10/22/2006: Well, I've upgraded the tweeter to theVifa PL27TG-35-06 one inch dome. I chose this tweeter for its smooth andextended frequency response to 25,000 Hz. It really added to the qualityof the sound, giving the speakers new life. The veil has been lifted offfrom the stock tweeter's dark nature. A very nice improvement. It'slike going from FM radio to CD. The overall sound quality has gone up awhole point to a 7.5 out of 10 now.Regarding the quality of the drivers used, they do look to be of substan-tial quality with hefty magnets on the tweeter as well as the 5" drivers.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -For the looks, the big sound, and the size of these speakers, the valueis very high. If you're looking for a tall, skinny loudspeaker systemthat plays pretty much full range sound that is acceptable for music andhome theater, this is one to put on your short list to audition at itsprice point.H a p p yL i s t e n i n g !
I have had this player for over 4 months ...It works great...Way Better than an iPOD...
I have had a DC220 for a couple months and I am growing to dislike it more and more although some of this is due to frustrations with the mini-DVD format.The DC220 records on mini-DVDs. These cannot be viewed on a DVD player or transfered to a computer until they are "finalized". Once finalized you cannot record any else on a mini-DVD. I have been using the included DVD-Rs and have been forced to finalize a couple with only a few minutes of video so others could watch them. Kinda wasteful.You can use DVD-RWs, which can be un-finalized, but in my experience these have only 30 mins of recording time while a DVD-R will record 60 mins.The finalization process seems very touchy. The camera will not even allow you to select this option unless it is connected to the power cord, not the battery. The process can run for a long time (6 min for the disks I did, which had 5 min of video) and there are warnings all over the manual to not touch the camera while it is finalizing or permanent data loss may result. Also you are warned to only attempt the finalization when the camera is at room temp.I tried to play un-finalized movies back on a external TV. Eventually I was able to but the process is not straight-forward.The manual is 100 pages of extremely small, dense text, small pictures and references pointing to other areas of the manual. It lacks any kind quick start guide and I am unwilling to read the whole thing through.The controls are located in three areas: A circle on the side, a push button on the back and buttons along the bottom of the view screen. It is not clear when each control should be used so each time I want to do a function I need to flip the camera around pushing buttons trying to find the appropriate control, finally having to dig out the manual and reading glasses.The viewfinder looks into the camera at a slight down angle instead of the more normal (for me at least) straight through. This proved very awkward when I was trying to film from from a deck looking down.
I have had this TV for six months now and I have not had any problems. Setting the TV up to work with my HD cable box was a breeze. It would be hard to beat the video quality and sound at this price.
This USB Printer adapter works well -- great for working with a laptop around the house!
I received this product, a 60 GB iPod Color for Christmas...It's very nice and I like it. I love the fact that the iPod has graphics now, everything looks completely different and better, and that you can watch music videos on it. I also like the newer big flatscreen. :)However, I have one concern. Is Apple going to make an even better product soon? It seems to me Apple is being money hungry and doesn't really fully explore the options of what an iPod could have before they actually make them.They make ones, and then a year later they make WAY better ones. So then the iPod that they made a year ago could've already had the features that the new ones that they are just releasing have, but instead they just give it the "basic" features and then pump out newer iPods which has features that the old iPod from a year ago could've already had but they don't, all just for you to waste more of your money on. Not everyone can afford to buy the newest iPod every new year.Last year I received my first iPod for Christmas and it *was* the newest one with 30GB (if not newest pretty close), and then they came out with a few more and now this one and I got this one this year because well my family knew I wanted one. So now my fear is that by next year an already better one will already be out. Apple will you please stop pumping them out like this because this is getting old.My very old friend who I no longer talk to used to have an iPod way before I had one...So then I get one for Christmas, the *newest* one last year, and then shortly she also knows about it and thinks about buying it. I think also the iPod Minis were shortly released before mine was (which by the way, Apple stopped making them as of July '05) and she also wanted that one. I think she did buy one of them but I'm not sure which. Now this year, they release an iPod Nano and this iPod. MY GOSH!
Cable does what it should for a fantastic price. Used it for my camera, but also for my Jabra headset for the Warhawk PS3 game. I'll never buy a cable or adapter at RadioShack/WalMart again - Amazon has the best prices!
We have 4 Creative MP3 players in our family. I was using my daughter's first zen 1gb because the smaller one I bought for myself I couldn't download any more music on- it was full. Then her hand-me-down wasn't big enough. She has a Zen Vision M now and we are fairly satisfied with it. I decided that it was time for me to get a media/mp3 player- I travel a lot, want to watch movies and have a large music library, and be able to down-load teachings and seminars to listen to. I searched and searched. I wanted my own Zen Vision M or Zen Vision W but couldn't get past the price for a 30G. Then I decided to check out Zune. I know a few teens who have them and love them. I discovered that this particular model was being upgraded to a sleeker design, so the original (the one I am writing about) had a close-out price. It was less than half of what a Vision W would have cost me.Pros-1. Downloads are soooooo easy!!!! Easier than the Creative products (which I still think are good).2. Movie quality is superb and the software (have to buy it) was not outrageously expensive.3. Movie downloads don't take nearly as long as the Zen Vision M.4. It is easy to navigate through the menus, which is good since the product manuals are not very helpful.5. Battery time is substantial.6. The software I purchased to download the movies has a built-in decrypter to take off the anti-piracy protection codes so that I can download the movies that I have purchased and own. Creative may have that now, but hasn't in the past, so I couldn't download my favorite movies that I personally own!Cons-1. has to be charged through your computer, THERE IS NO A/C CHARGER INCLUDED2. It is a little heavy and thick, which may bother some but doesn't bother me at all3. Found it at Target on clearance for $132.99 (not online) and I paid $159.99 plus s/h - could've saved over $30.00 buying it at my local storeAll around, I have had this thing for about a month and I am so very glad I bought it. It was a wise purchase. Now I can listen to my tunes in the car or anywhere as well as watch movies and listen to teachings.
Just exactly as described. Fits in my pocket and keeps the dust off the buds and keeps them from getting tangled up. Would recommend.
A very accurate GPS and works everywhere, also a great tool for Geo Cashing
I brought these for my 11 yr old daughter because I felt she was too young for a cell phone. So when we go to the mall, or park, if she's with her friends, they don't have to stay by my side. But the most useful purpose I've found, when we travel caravan, each car has a walkie talkie, and we communicate back and forth with out having to use cell phones. Very handy in areas where phone don't work. These have been very dependable and work with others walkie talkies. We'd have a 6 car caravan and 3 different types of hand sets, all on the same channel and they are excellent communicators.
I tried the camera in a pool and I was disappointed with pictures. Then I tried putting it in video mode. On a scuba trip to Belize I only used video which lasts about 50 minutes just about the time for one dive. After a little practice I had no trouble just pointing my wrist at the subject and usually was right on. The breathing sound definitely adds realism. The color is OK but changes with the light. Even at 90 ft. the light is good and you still see color. No leaks. The video is jerky when viewed raw but I run it though Adobe Premiere and converted it to 30 frames per second and the result was amazing. I now have smooth realistic motion. Use it only in video mode; you can always take out single shots if you want to print one.
This unit is easy to use and makes great looking prints however as my wife found out after her first weekend trip with it, it crops off the top and bottom of the picture file. I bought her the package which included the Canon 520 camera and this printer. She printed out pictures of people and found the tops of heads cutoff. The reason is the proportions of the sensor on the camera are more square than 4x6 so the printer just cuts off the top and bottom of the digital picture file. No warning in the manual, no way to print the full picture file on a 4x6 paper by leaving space at the ends. Nice work Canon!
I've found these gloves to be a great solution for the perpetual dilemma that vexes outdoor photographers in cold winter climates: saving fingers without sacrificing shots! The gloves are warm and and their nubby palms and non-bulky fit allow for enough dexterity and grip to maneuver with camera equipment and deal with digital settings. I wear loose-fitting gloves over them when I'm toting equipment, for added warmth and to keep them in good condition. I've tested them on 20-degree days and so far, no cold fingers! Love 'em!
The product arrived in a flimsy bubble-wrap envelope. The plastic cover was torn and the cases had cracks with plastic chips falling off. You're better off buying CDs at Fry's!
Dude, I got this camera maybe 2 years ago as a Christmas present, and it's pretty amazing. First of all, it's fairly fast. That's one thing that always bothered me with digital cameras- I hate when they have really slow shutter speeds. Second of all (and most importantly in my case, ha-ha), this camera is a friggin' tank- trust me when I say this camera can take a LOT of abuse- I've dropped this camera from at least 4 feet off the ground countless times- sometimes onto bare concrete, I've accidentally gotten it wet, and once or twice people have dropped it while the lens was open/out, and it's still fine: I recommend this to clumsy people (note: I am not saying `hey go throw your camera out the window and it`ll be fine!' - I`m saying don't worry too much if you`re clumsy or accidentally drop it). Besides that, it takes decent pictures- I don't really bother with all of the different settings, and all of my pictures have turned out fine. It takes good action shots if the flash is on, but of course it'll be harder to get a great action shot with the flash off, you know? The zoom doesn't screw up to quality too much, and it zooms A LOT. Video quality is just dandy, and it has pretty good sound quality when you play it back on the computer. I recommend this camera to amateurs, because it was my first camera and I love it. Plus, it's very cheap.
Looking for a hotshoe umbrella adapters for my SB800, after many researches, finally decide to get this, it lighter, cheaper than the Manfrotto 026, and you still need to get an hotshoe adapter for use with Manfrotto 026.and it works perfectly with my SB800, the hole for the umbrella shaft level with the flash, so the flash is aim at the side of the umbrella instead of center, it will great if the hole is slanted, like the Manfrotto 026.
I have about 10 Photoflex umbrellas. The quality is as good or better than the more expensive brands (I own those too). The new fiberglass rods and ribs are great because they don't break or bend.
i'm a numbers guy, so i use the 10 key all the time with my laptop at work. i used to have an ibm usb number pad, until our firm upgraded to the targus ones. the targus has mushy keys, so unless i'm looking at the screen, i can't tell if a keystroke has registered. soft keys are supposed to be more ergonomic, but i find it to be the complete opposite. i end up smashing the keypad fairly hard with each keystroke just to be sure the keypad recognizes it. it slows down my typing quite a bit.on the plus side the slim profile makes it easy to pack for traveling and the backspace key is priceless.the bottom line: if you're someone that wants to touch type quickly, avoid this keypad at all costs.
This is not a high end item but doesn't cost that much either. For the price it does what I expected and wanted. I'd buy again.
I got the player 2.5 months ago, the day after Christmas. Before I bought it I did quite a bit of research on it. Some where I read that someone had a problem with leaving it in the cold for a while(afterwards it didn't work). Since I do pack packing type stuff i brought it with me and left it in the car all night up in the white mountains during the winter and it was fine.It plays CD-R's pretty good, where if I listen to it all day there might be one or two glitches. CD-RW's are a different story. They will glitch every 5-6 songs. I blame this mostly on my 4X CD burner. I burned a CD at the 1X speed and it glitched every couple seconds, so if I had a better burner I think that this problem would most likely go away.I really like the headphones that came with it although I makes no sense to buy the player just for the headphones. They are quite bassy and provide absolutely no white noise.The only thing that i wish that it did was seek within a song with a mp3 disc. I miss that option a bit more than I thought I would. Something that some people might want is the mp3 tag compatibility. This doesn't have it, instead it shows the album # and the track # when you press the memory button. I prefer it the way it is, with the number system because I don't have to type up the tags for the 270 songs that are on the CD. I now carry 2 MP3 CD's with me instead of the 35 that I would have to carry to have the same amount of music with me.Most MP3/CD players have a long startup time. This one does not. it only takes 15-20 seconds compared with a minute or two with some other players. It has a 40 sec anti-skip for CD's and a 100 sec anti-skip for MP3 CD's. Battery life also beats all others that I found with a 14 hour battery life with 2 AA's on a MP3 CD, 35 hours with 2 AA's on a regular CD.
Works like a charm! Don't forget to write down the serial number on the card BEFORE you install it! I had to shut my PC back down again before I could register the warranty. XP saw it right away and installed the drivers with out any problems! My scanner and Optic mouse work better than ever. BUY IT
Thist is the best camera ive ever purchased and arguably the best Digital8 Camera ever.The TRV-340 has all the features u need. And it beats a MiniDV because it has a Super Night Shot Mode and 700 Zoom wich works great, 25 Optical Zoom too! Believe me u will not be dissapointed if u buy this camcorder!
Very cool gadget for the Cassiopeia but the picture is indeed rough especially when blown up on a PC. Photo quality is also dim without sunlight. Definitely not for pro or serious photo shoots. Okay for casual image capture. You may have to wait until they come up with higher pixels. ...
I purchased this filter through Amazon/Adorama for my FZ18k - primarily to protect the front element of the zoom lens. The filter was delivered in it's own case and the packaging is much better than many other brands that I have used in the past. The quality of the glass is good. I have not noticed any distortions in photos takes with the filter. It is a great buy to protect your zoom lens!
Good for the money. I would buy them again. Accomplish what they were made for. I wouldn't waste money on more expensive ones these do the job fine.
This is just what I was looking for; something to get me a little bit closer to an object, and be portable enough to have on me at all times.I can't tell you how many times I've wished I'd had binoculars with me. Whether I'm at a sport event, on the beach, camping, touring, or just need to see if the vehicle up ahead is a police car or not. This is the perfect "with-you-at-all-times" gadget, and inexpensive enough to throw one in the glove box and keep another on your belt.The optical clarity is very good. I can make out a license plate from over 100 feet. The close-up is spectacular! Another reviewer said they used it to look at their fish, so I tried it with my tank and I noticed details on my 4 year old Angels that I've never seen before.I don't see how you could go wrong for the price. Buy a couple as stocking stuffers!
After my Etymotic E3i's died on me in less than a year, with a spotty connection in one earpiece, and then the other, resulting eventually in NO sound, I did a significant amount of research and settled on these. I had no desire to pay over $100 again, for earphones that wouldn't even be covered by a manufacturer's warranty (note the 2 year warranty on these Sennheisers... very important), and the Shure's are way too expensive for the sound quality (in my opinion, equal to Etymotics - you are really just paying for the additional warranty that Shure comes with). For less than half the price of the Shure E3cs you get a better warranty, increased in-ear comfort, and almost equitable sound quality out of these Sennheisers. At first I was dubious - the eartips don't appear to be fully sealing as the foam or flanged tips the Shures and Etymotics equip with; but in fact these do a very good job of fitting in your ears without the enormous production it is to mold the others' earpieces deep into the ear canal. This is critical in an office environment where you may have to constantly be removing and replacing your earphones due to interruptions. There is enough noise-canceling to completely eliminate the droning voice of the adjacent cubicle-habitant (and other ambient noises) but still lets critical noise through (i.e., announced bus stops, flight information,etc.). Bass, treble, mid-range details all are crystal clear. Complete noise-canceling is not achieved, true, but there are more instances than not when complete noise-canceling is not desired.
These are a bit funny, if you put the left one in the right ear and the right one in the left ear then the sound quality is no good. And they tend fit too loosely.So you must put the left one in the left ear and vise-versa. Then the sound quality is nice, and then they fit better.It would be nice if it came with foam covers so it would block outside noise. Also they would stay more snugly in the ears. Fortunately though, I did find an old pair of foam covers and slipped them on them and they now work great!I use them about 2 to 4 hours every day to listen to lectures and classes and I am happy about it. The sound is very realistic, like in a theater.But it would be better if they came with foam pads, then they would be the PERFECT ear-bud.
I was amazed by how cute this was.It looks like a little wallet you could carry it anywhere
I have purchased quite a few Axis products and have never had to use them for support. I recently went to upgrade the firmware and the firmware update bricked the camera. I went to Axis for support and they essentially were useless. Even though all indications were ok for the firmware upgrade the camera was no longer working (the camera worked 100% before).I contacted Axis for troubleshooting on the issue and they did not read the steps I went through before contacting them; i.e., they didn't bother to take the time to even read the trouble ticket before responding. Their response? reboot/reset to factory settings. I replied I had done that and they replied they could no longer assist me because I bought the camera too long ago.Well, Axis still supports the camera version on their website by issuing patches and firmware. However, apparently, if you use them, you use them at your own peril. They will provide zero support if anything goes wrong applying "their" firmware patch to fix bugs they initially had in their product.Axis makes a good camera, but if it breaks, count on just purchasing another one; and never, never apply any firmware or software upgrades if the camera is in working order.
The Lava Dual-RS232-DB9 converter is the least expensive dual serial solution I have found. Initial setup can be a bit complex, but their tech support has been pretty good.
wow! it sounds SO AWESOME!! at first time, sounds a lil' low, I don't know why, suddenly one day, start to sound very well, loud but confortable to my ears, I was thinking about to buy an amplifier...bbut is not necesay (at least for me)
The documentation for the BCT8SS software is worse. To program your BCT8 check out ARC8 from BuTel.
I am not usually a D-Link enthusiast due to previous experience with their product but I bought this product because the price was good and it was for my sister. It was easy to setup on WinXP Pro. Took just under 5 minutes to set it up and connect to my secured wireless. It comes with a nice extension USB so you can place the wireless adapter higher than the back of the computer. I will definitely buy more D-Link products.
Just what I was looking for. Easy to mount, didnt have any problems. Brought the screen out perfectly so I could still have a tv behind it.
I ordered the wrong cartridges and this seller was understanding and communicated well. Definately would do business with in the future.
You'll need this speaker mount for your Bose cube speakers. There's no better product put there to match the speakers size and design.
The Tiffen 58mm uv filter does the job. My main purpose is to protect the lens, which it does fine , with no noticeable optical effect. Any improvement in picture quality is a plus.rcjp
When you need storage, you need storage. I think after capacity and overall durability, what sells storage devices is how cool they look. SanDisk's 4GB Cruzer Titanium USB Flash Drive with U3 meets all expectations in capacity and durability. The retractable connector, blue "in use" lights, and sleek titanium case did it for me. I initially thought the U3 programs would be helpful, but I ended up deleting them off the drive anyway, since storing documents on it with the software was too complicated, if not impossible. This is not my first flash drive purchase, but it's the first flash drive purchased that I actually use! (It sure as hell beats a floppy disk!)
This board took a lot of work to fit into the case I was using. Another Item I didn't notice was that the processor sits very far forward on the board. Combined with the size of the board, the processor and processor fan tends to interfere with any front drive bays. This really is more of a server board and should not be expected to fit into any non-server case without extensive modifications.That said, I needed a PCI-X slot for my 3ware RAID card and wanted to re-use my P4 and RAM from an older computer I was salvaging, so this fit the bill quite nicely, it just took some *cough* modification *cough* of the case to fit everything in.I'm going to try to find a server case that someone is trashing and move everything into that at some point mostly because this board is huge. It seems to work well though.
This is the first time I have ever written a review. Zune is different than an Ipod. I think it is better. I have owned Ipods for many years, and finally I became tired of always needing a case, and scratches were a continuing problem. Itunes may be a little better program than the Zune software. But once you figure it out it is great. The screen size is great. The custimizing features are great, the controlls are more proficient than the Ipod (especially while running, or driving). I can not count the times I have been trying to choose a song on the ipod and I keep skipping the track I want because the click wheel sucks. Zune will only get better as Microsoft works the bugs out.
it was shipped promptly, but the tapes were broken and it was to much of a hassel to return
I have the 8" version of this player (sold under a different brand but with the exact form factor, buttons, interface, firmware, and even an almost identical user's guide), and have had it for almost two years. The first year it worked well, although it was noisy and sometimes i had trouble opening the top-loading DVD cover. Then after the first year things started going downhill. First the big, heavy battery deteriorated, so much so that I couldn't get more than an hour of play on low brightness out of it. Second, it started refusing to play more and more DVDs. It would just make some strange motor noise but after a while it would complain "no disc" or just froze. Since it still works about 70% of the time, and I don't really use it much these days (esp. with the half-dead battery), I still have it around, but I'll caution you on getting such a low-cost player. I've also heard people having lots of trouble with playing back VCDs on these players.Since this kit is being sold at such a low price and comes with all the accessories you need, I still think it's a good value. Even if you just get one year of service out of it, it's still worth it. Tip: if you buy this with a Mastercard or Visa, your card may offer a one-year extended warranty for free, via the "Warranty Manager" program.If you want something that has better picture and sound quality, is more durable, lasts longer on a battery charge, and will simply be more fun, check out portable DVD players from Panasonic and Toshiba. They cost more up-front, but will save you the frustrations and anxiety attacks.
The Cyber Acoustics portable digital docking speaker outperforms the expectations I had for it. The sound is clear, the bass is great and it's small size is ideal for almost any situation. I will probably give this product as a gift to my many friends with Ipods. The only negative is it lacks a remote .
It's a great earphone and its very useful to me and my family.Cord is long enough to reach the Tv when I am lying on the sofa
I've used these extension cables to connect a Logitech webcam as well as a powered USB hub with audio equipment. The cables worked perfectly and as advertised.
This is a spare battery, but you might not need it. The original battery last a good long time, but if you are going to be away from a charger for a while, these are a good idea.
Bought mine in fall 2009 for use in a netbook and it died today, two and a half years later. I used it every day to store music in year one, and it survived a 7000-km bike trip that year in all sorts of terrible conditions. Then, it sat in storage for two years and gave up the ghost when I retrieved it, making me think my netbook was dead in the process (wouldn't even load the BIOS until I removed the card). So, in my case it got the job done, but its longevity is suspect, as many other reviewers have noted.
This is the best card for your money the pci 512 is a real sound blaster not like what the guy said below there. I a beta and benchmark tester for games ive tested lots of games bottom line the 512 works real good with most and all most all games. I have tested games with diff sound gards sb live 5.1,pci 512,pci 128.between the sb live and pci 512 the is not much difference just in looks. so i highly reccomed this card but if you can put in just 10 buck get the sb live 5.1
The new Nikon D70s digital SLR camera is a slight upgrade to the successful and popular D70 model. It retains the size and body construction of the D70, and also keeps all the features of the D70 that make the latter such a prized digital SLR, e.g.: same CCD sensor and DSP chip; instantaneous start-up; fast response, little shutter lag; industry-leading 1/500 flash sync (wow!); 3D color matrix metering; and the powerful i-TTL flash/lighting system. Like the D70, the D70s uses a CompactFlash memory card and is MicroDrive-compatible.The D70s differs from the D70 in the following aspects:- port for electronic cable release (MC-DC1)- larger, 2.0" LCD (vs. D70's 1.8", but same resolution)- slightly more powerful batteryTo many Nikon diehard's disappointment, the D70s did not include more megapixels (unlike the Canon DR XT vs. DR) or a more powerful AF system, and kept D70's slow-poke USB 1.1 (a.k.a. "USB 2.0 full-speed") connection.Since the D70s is just a minor upgrade, I strongly believe the D70 to be a much better value. You should go with the D70s only if you absolutely need the cable release feature.
This is an excellent product. I bought two, one in use and the other stored in coat pocket. I can shoot pictures all day, even in cold weather. In very cold weather I alternate the batteries so that I have a relatively warm battery in the camera.
I found this remote so difficult to program that 1 year after purchase, I still don't use it. If you are techie type, you would probably have no problems. I am not. I did a lot of research before purchasing this and was pretty soundly the best on the market. That is why I chose it. Some day I will sell it on the internet. It will be like new.
Big, clunky and underpowered. Must have a very weak amplifier. Radios a fraction of the size offer much more volume.
Since this was my first MP3 CD player, I accepted it, but had I known more about MP3 CD players perhaps things would have been different. Nowhere does it say that there is a 200 song limit per CD. Unless the CDRs are burnt carefully, according to what Memorex thinks best (again, available only from reviews and not from the manual), tracks will skip, and often stop playing in the middle.The sound quality is very good, though, and no problems were encountered when playing audio CDs.
We use these Lexmarks at all the hospitals I work at. I decided to get for my personal office and can't be happier. They are a bit loud but are workhorses. They print 24/7 going on 4yrs!!
I put this converter in my Lincoln aviator 05, really easy just to connect to the back of the factory stereo. I am now able to connect my phone and my portable sirius reciever and the sound quality is excellent.
This works perfectly with our canon camera. The photo's are great and it was very easy to use.
I have owned a DVP642 for a couple of years now. It was good value for the money at the time, and still is. After searching the net for the transition code to convert to region free (easily done with remote)I can now enjoy DVD's not available in North America such as the African Queen, Tobruk etc. It even plays discs I make on my computer, something my Toshiba (which cost a lot more) won't do. Simple remote interface and great picture round out the features. If this machine has one flaw at all it is there is no tray open/close on the remote. No big deal though given its other capabilities. Highly recommended & inexpensive to own.
This is a good quality photo paper in a hard-to-find size. In my HP printer I get excellent color.
I don't want to repeat what the other reviewers have said, I agree with everything. Small buttons? Sure, but the unit itself is small - you can't fit buttons that are any larger on this sucker.I've used the professional Cannon broadcast quality camcorders, and if I had the means, I would certainly own one. I'm fanatical about picture quality and being able to transfer the video to PC and play with it - you know, the modern day necessities when living in the digital age. This unit is the highest quality sub $1,000 camera I've found. I did quite the Pepsi Challenge too (the folks at Circut City and I are all on a first name basis now).This is THE BEST camcorder I've ever owned. I love the fact that I can shoot video and take a snapshot without changing modes. It also doubles as an awesome digital camera. The info shoe makes the accessories the most functional of any other unit I've used.I first bought the Video Light because the unit slightly underperforms in low light. The second was the flash unit for taking awesome digital pics. The third (and the coolest, but not necessary) is the directional microphone for zeroing in on a single person's voice from a distance. When you zoom in on their face, it 'zeroes' in on their voice, canceling out the ambient noise. Is that cool or what!If it sounds like I'm gushing, I am. This camcorder, feature by feature, it cannot be beat!The Part numbers listed below are the accessories I recommend all of which are currently sold on Amazon.com:Description - Part# - AISN#---------------------------Video Flash - VLF3U - ASIN: B00006HTJOVideo Light - VLV3U - ASIN: B00006HTH7Directional Microphone - MZV3U - AISN: B00006HTJN
Since there was only one review about the Ipod, and it was completely uninformed(I don't think this person even had one), I thought I should share my experience with what I consider the best technology product I've bought in recent years.Let me first say I have the original(bigger, bulkier, less memory) model so this review isn't entirely geared to the new model. But I've seen the newer edition, and I wish I had waited a few months to buy mine. It is smaller, thinner, and can hold more songs. The sound is great, even with the original headphones that are provided. What really stands out, however, is the organization and simplicity of the product. You can find any song within seconds whether you search by artist, song, album, or type of music.This product is great--there are a lot of people who hate Macs out there for whatever reason, and the first reviewer is one of them. I am usually very critical of technology products(my first mp3 player was awful), but you will not be disappointed if you purchase an Ipod.
I've been very happy with the performance of this product. I attached it to my mac os x box, and apple's bluetooth software managed the connection to my mobile phone perfectly fine. Note that this item (GBU302) comes with two bluetooth adapters. I gave the other to a friend who has a windows machine. She is happy the product as well; the software that comes with the product enabled her PDA to shared the high speed internet connection with the windows pc that the adapter is plugged in to.The range of the class one device hasn't been tested - my mobile phone is a class three bluetooth device with a smaller range (25ft), so I don't have another class one device to test the (300ft) range.If you just want one, see the GBU301 product (B00006L4R6).
I bought this product to replace my original 8MB IBM DiskonKey which I really enjoyed. I have two issues with the Cruzer Mini. The first is that it must be the only item plugged into a USB port. My Mac has a port that comes off the keyboard but does not have one on the front of the machine. The other complaint is minor, the housing of this item feels flimsy and the lanyard connection really does not support placing it on a keyring. Even if I were to rig it up to carry on my keyring I would be afraid it would get too badly beaten up.
This computer is really a fantastic value. This is the first time I've ever owned a Mac, after years of working with PC's. As a writer who uses computers primarily for email and the internet, I was disappointed when my previous computer, a laptop, began physically falling apart after years of use, with a lid that could no longer close, a dying fan, and general keyboard failures that made typing a sentence two or three times the effort. I knew I wanted part-interchangability on my next computer, but I also wanted something between a laptop and a desktop in terms of number of components, space requirements, etc. At the same time, I had really started to get sick of Microsoft and was doggedly attached to my Windows 98 SP operating system, which, though no longer supported, at least had most of the bugs worked out of it and ran as a relatively stable system, with the additional advantage of being immune to many of the more serious PC "worms" that have since targeted Windows 2000 and XP.The eMac immediately caught my eye, primarily due to it's affordability and space-saving design (i.e., no tower). I purchased this model about 5 months ago and have been thoroughly satisfied with it ever since. It virtually never has conflicts between programs; it is always quietly running at the same volume whether idle or hard at work; it is aesthetically pleasing with its large, flat glass screen. I've never had any problem with it whatsoever, in fact, and I found the "cold" transition from PC to Mac very easy as the two are similar enough to understand either implicitly, with the Mac being more forgiving overall (although I've never used Windows XP extensively enough to know it well). OS X definitely lives up to the "no brainer" reputation Macs regularly receive: I even managed to download my important PC documents from the old computer into the eMac through my home network with relative ease (OS X is designed to communicate with the PC platform for such purposes).A final note which may be of interest to PC users generally: Mac is immune to PC viruses and spyware. That's virtually *all* viruses and spyware. I happen to have Norton installed on this Mac just as a precaution, but the fact is there's a good chance I don't even need it. This type of invasive programming simply isn't written for Macs, or so it would seem.
I've had a Panasonic headphones in the past; and went out of my way to buy Panasonic again. However, on this pair, the ear cushion fell off in less than a week. I can not get it back on. Sound quality was good; I liked the retractable cord. The neckband was too big to be comfortable for a small adult.
This is a great looking case, and was super easy to snap in my Ipod Classic. The only con is that the front came a tad bit scratched. I figure this is going to get scratched anyway over time, so I'm not going to bother with the hassle of sending it back. I have received quite a few comments on the look though!
Alright this is an expensive device. The way it's set up, you have a single device control a bunch of other devices except those you want to run independently. So let's say you have a TV which you set up as the controlling device: when it goes off the other devices you set up to be controlled by it go off as well. If you have a VCR you can set that to be on independently of the other devices which you most likely want as it needs to be on 24/7 to keep time and record tv shows. So that's reasonably solid. The problem is that the strip doesn't allow for large or odd shaped plugs which can block other plugs. For a strip that's over $30 it should be designed so that doesn't happen. Also you could accomplish the same thing with two plain strips: one which you turn on when you need it and one you leave on all the time. That would very likely save you $20. If the automatic switching is worth that much to you then buy it, if not.....
Original HP ink really can not be beat for quality and performance. We have colored a copier that will enlarge or reduce what we want copied and the results are wonderful using HP ink. I tried off brands or refills and wasn't satisfied with them at all.
Palm changed their Graffiti hand writing language and it is so frustrating to have to re-learn a language that worked fine for 10 years. I am now looking at Blackberry and other PDAs which is a shame because I have been a Palm user for over 10 years. Bye Palm, the z22 put me over the top.
This type of battery is useless, It completely looses its charge after two days.I did extensive testing on a LaCrosse charger and all I can say this is the worst battery I ever bought. Please avoid!
So nice that husband uses these. TV remains 'normal' sound for the rest of us and he's happy to hear dialog without strain.
I have used this product several times for my Bravo series disc publisher/printer. I used to buy this elsewhere but it seems other vendors are selling this way above the MRP, even when it's on sale. This is the best price I've found anywhere. Some places are charging almost $60. Amazon seems to get the best deals, so any more now I always check Amazon first whenever I need anything.
This is a very solid external HD. I purchased this after experiencing some nightmare scenarios of failing external hard drives, including one that started smoking... The G-Tech feels solid, has a spinning sound that is reassuring- you can always tell that it's turning on. I recommend it for all audio-visual professionals using ProTools and Final Cut Pro.
the price is great. it's fine for my purposes. i use it instead of a notebook to remind me of things i have to do.
I tested the Nuvi 360, along with a separately purchased Europe NT SD card during a recent trip to Italy. A lot has been written about the positives and the technology in general is remarkable and should not be taken for granted. However, given the increasing competition and the many new GPS models introduced every year, as well as Nuvi's premium price, here is what I wish the Nuvi 360 had:Hardware:= A built-in FM transmitter to play audio through the car radio. It is strange that a $50 device such as Delphi's Roady XT XM radio has a great built-in FM transmitter, while the $700 Nuvi 360 does not. And it should not cost additional $200 to get it in the Nuvi 660. Otherwise the hardware was solid and to my knowledge the 350/360 remains the most portable device on the market. The device never lost satellite reception, including in many short tunnels.Software issues:= Very limited (inadequate) customization.= While Jill did a good job with street names in the US, she failed miserably in Italy - her speech was useless as the spoken street names were completely unrecognizable - and soon the butchery of the Italian language became extremely annoying. Unfortunately, switching to the Italian lady did not help as she did not even try to pronounce the street names - she only instructed us to turn left or right in a given distance, without telling us the names of the streets.= Another major software issue was the lack of color distinction in the display of the traveled vs. not-yet-traveled route - the identical purple path display was very confusing at ramps, complicated intersections, and u-turns - it was often impossible to tell which way to follow and we had to rely on street signs.Less significant software issues included the following:= Speed was not displayed on the main page while driving to a destination. Instead, the semi-static ETA display took the place of speed. I wish the ETA were displayed for a few seconds initally, and subsequently only for a few seconds whenever there was an ETA change or a route recalculation. The continuous ETA display should have been relegated to the secondary page, or at least the user should have been allowed to choose between speed and ETA display on the main page;= The map display zoomed out automatically as the speed increased beyond a certain level ignoring the zoom level selected by the user. The auto zoom feature could not be disabled and was unpleasant. Apart from being more respectful of the user's preferences, without the autozoom the Nuvi would have been quite helpful in displaying the geometry of the next turn of the winding minor road in the hills of Tuscany. The auto zoom feature also meant that the points of interest (POIs) seized to be displayed at all at a certain speed, regardless of the wishes of the user;= the Nuvi was of limited value when driving in Rome due to the following: 1) the street name pronunciation issue, 2) the delay in updating the display after a turn which presented a significant problem when driving along the short and narrow streets where turns came quickly and u-turns were often not a possibility, and 3) the strange routing in the city - on several occasions the GPS instructed us to make a detour of about a mile in order to get to the next point on the indicated route - only a block or so away from our current position and reachable in a perfectly legal manner;= the Nuvi lacked an option to select a touchscreen keyboard layout - the built-in sequential keyboard (abcdef) was quite awkward to use given that every other portable device I have has a qwerty keyboard;= it was impossible to choose to display POIs selectively by categories - for instance, when driving I would have liked to display restaurants I passed by - instead, the autozoom did meant that no POIs were displayed most of the time, or when waiting at a light all nearby POIs of all categories became displayed resulting in a crowded and useless map. In addition, I would have liked the POI display to show the POI's name and not only the category symbol;= the simulated route was useless as currently implemented, as it needed to be `traveled' in real time - in the TomTom One the same feature allows high speed browsing of the route and thus the ability to review and influence the selection;= there was no way to turn off the Bluetooth when not required - I assume that it consumed unnecessary power and shortened the battery life when the Nuvi was operating unplugged. In general, I found the Bluetooth quality lacking.Before I left for Italy I downloaded Italian speed cameras POIs - this feature worked very well and may result in significant savings to drivers who may be mislead by the seemingly erratic driving in Italy and elsewhere in Europe (cars going 200 km/h and then suddenly breaking and barely moving for no apparent reason) - due to speed cameras known to the locals.I was also impressed to find out that many unpaved roads were correctly shown on the GPS - I followed some and experienced more thanks to the device.In conclusion, I am still debating whether to keep or return the unit. With GPS prices falling rapidly and competition intensifying, I very much hope that Garmin will make some significant changes to the software and make us feel good about having bought the best.
I'm sure there are better digital frames out there. I cropped and resized many photos to fit the size of the frame (320x234) and they display ok, but I really do not like the slideshow. It plays much too quickly, and the transitions are annoying. The speed of the slideshow is not adjustable. The frame has a "menu", but there is no explaination in the manual as to the function of the 4 adjustable menu items. Smartparts tech support told me that the items in the menu "generally do not need to be adjusted."On the plus side, I only paid $70 for this frame, and when I wrote to tech support for help, and they replied within 24 hours, on thanksgiving weekend.This model works as described, but next time I'll buy one with a remote control, and with a customizable slide show.
A Dell Jukebox was the number one thing on my cat's wishlist. My cat, Priya, was happy to see it christmas morning. She made it feel welcome by leaving her "markings" on it. Then she took it to the computer and begged me to set it up."Okay, Pryia, I will install the software for you," I told her."Meow(Thank you)," she answered."Oh I love you Pryia," I confessed.And then Pryia went to her litter box. So for two days I slaved away at the computer trying to get it to work and then loading the songs on it. It was pretty fun. The only problem with spending all my trying to get it to work was that I wasnt watching Pryia. So while I working on the Dell Jukebox she was mating with the next door neighbor cat, Fat Alex. So months later Pryia gave birth to the fattest kittens ever. But anyways I got the Dell Jukebox to work and it helped Pryia get through labor.One Year later--> Pryia has reproudced with another cat, Crazy Mikey, she was lsitening to "Whop There It Is"I hope my review was helpfully to you.MEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOWWW-Pryia
I LOVE my Mavica! This camera is all one will ever need at a price that is affordable in comparison with many others. It is simple to use, uses 3.5" discs and creates great photos! I could not be more pleased had I received a $12.00 camera as did my daughter (who still cannot figure out how to use it) I highly recommend this camera.
worked perfect as expected...was not included in the Nikon coolpix package - shame it should not have been additional expense but was
I hesitate to give anything five stars, but I've yet to find a single drawback to this case. It works well, its handy, it protects myHP PS620 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoomwell, its easy to use, its practical, and its good looking -- soft leather, very nice. I would buy it again without hesitation.
I bought this SD Card for an upcoming trip to Italy because I would be renting a car while I was there. Having this European map was a lifesaver. It gave us the ability to go off of the beaten paths. I found the map to be very accurate...even within the complex streetscapes of Florence. If you missed a turn, it would recalculate your route accurately.Once, I was driving on a highway that had several tolls. This was an inconvenience because there was a 5-minute traffic backup at many of the toll booths. Finally, I requested that my GPS find an alternate route without tolls. Off we drove onto 2-lane roads with breathtaking views of old towns, farms, orchards, churches, and lakes. We toured the Tuscan Italian countryside like I never thought we could. Also, I used it to take me to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italian beachside communities and the Port Civitavecchia.I even used it while on my Mediterranean cruise. I would see land in the distance and wonder where we were. I just turned my GPS on and within a moment, I was able to see our location. I also used it in the Greek Isles...Mykonos to be exact. It's great if you want to rent a scooter for a few hours and not lose your way.Make sure that your GPS can accept this card. I had to do some research to see if this was compatible with my unit. I used the Garmin Nuvi 265W and it worked great.
The Black Inage Drun with Toner was exactly what was needed and exactly what was ordered. Upon unpacking it was immediately put to use to replace the original equipment and performed as expected.The only thing that I would have appreciated would be the greater quantity of ink in the toner cart. rather then the smaller quantity or at least given the choise of getting the larger ink capacity.
I bought this same antenna from Amazon back in 2007 for $21.55. It is an excellent antenna, much better than several others I tried. However, the current price is way too high. You can buy this antenna from Electronics Expo for $16.33.
I love this little gadget. The size is great. It is incredibly light. The design is cool. With no display, a simple design and the ability to hold about 240 songs, this is great for sports, food shopping, or just walking around. The shuffle feature is perfect for these events. And with 240 songs, so long as you do not have a device filled with singles, you will be able to skip from artist to artist by simply not setting it to the shuffle setting and clicking through your lists (so long as your artists are arranged in alphabetical order). Just be prepared to manage your playlists actively. But realize the limitations. If you want to use this for travel where you can put some opera, some classical and some rock on one device, I say forget it. When I am running around, it would drive me mad moving from Bach to the Clash. Not only that, 1 gig is manageable with no display but at 2 gigs, I need a display of some sort.Therefore, if you are looking to have a variety, say for that long plane flight, you will wish for one of the other iPODs instead. So the answer is you may need the shuffle and a regular iPOD. Depends on your budget. For me, size is critical and budgets should be adhered to so I will have to toss a Bach CD in my bag on the next long plane flight and for now be happy with listening to punk in the produce aisle at the supermarket.
I use this for Skype and it works great. Has a great picture, according to my family, with no lag and adjusts for the lighting. I would recommend this to anyone for general use.
You can never go wrong with Monster products. I got exactly what I paid for at a great price. Thanks, amazon
I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL MANUFACTURERS. MOST ARE EITHER NOISY OR RUN HOT.THIS HARD DRIVES RUNS COOL AND QUIET.I AM VERY SATISFIED..
Great little curling iron. There is only one flaw in its design. You cannot help but turn it off when using it and have to ensure that the off button has not been pressed and shut off. They should redesign this one and make it harder to shut off, but not too hard that it won't. It will last it's life and will only get destroyed by neglect of customer. I am satisfied enough with this design, to only seek replacements of this design from this company at this time.
I gave this to my father for Christmas and he loved it! It shipped quickly and was here with plenty of time!
I have bought this carrier case for use with the Garmin GPS-MAP 60CSx.It offers good padding & protection for the Garmin unit, but note that it is primarily a travel case. I use it to protect the unit from scratches and dents when it is in a bag full of other gadgets. You cannot see the screen or access the buttons when the Garmin is packed away.If I'm being picky, the case is perhaps a little long & loose for the 60CSx, but then I'm sure it was built to fit any of the other Garmin units which might be slightly larger.Exact Case Size = 18cm x 8cm x 4cm (Outer Dimensions)
I purchased this printer after Brother multifunction printer died. I never purchase any product from Brother brand. Anyway, This Canon model is a well done product, printing quality is good, I took some of photo print also it looks great, One good thing about this printer is " its very quite, absolutely no noise while printing.I would recommend this printer for home office application.
This DVI-I extension cable works, and it is cheap. You can't go wrong. What else would you expect a cable to offer ? :)Avoid the more expensive brands. (I'm looking at you Monster, I don't even know if you make DVI cables, but I am looking at you and your needlessly overpriced cables.)
I bought these cables, thinking that's what I needed. I was wrong, and had to return them. They were exactly what I expected though!
I have had no problems with this router from the point of performance. I only have to believe that many of the poor reviews come from the experience in setting it up. It certainly isn't made for the person who has no concept of how to setup a router and wireless network. It isn't exactly plug-and-play and the off-shore, script reading, non-thinking user support is terrible. While the install kit gave the illusion that it was working right away, it did nothing to explain potential problems with network conflicts or how to secure your connections and create a safe wireless environment. It assumes that you have some experience with the vocabulary and specifications of home networking. If you are willing to learn and spend some time, then it's a good buy and a reasonable router. If you are the kind that prefers to just open the box and plug it in like a mouse and expect it to work, then expect problems getting it to work at worst and an unsecured wireless network at best.If my neighborhood's airwaves are any indication, unsecured wireless networks set up with a plug-and-play mentality must be a hacker's and bandwidth thief's dream.
I've owned this mouse for about a year and while it's technically solid, I wouldn't buy it again given the chance to go back.First, I must say that it functions very well as a pointing device and as a gaming mouse. It's accurate and problem free. The ability to add and subtract weights is fairly useless though, as adding any of them really bogs the mouse's movement down and makes it less accurate. It was only after removing all of the weights that I got what I thought was good performance out of it.The ability to quickly switch dpi settings is also fairly useless. I've never used it once, though I assume that the inclusion of the option means someone, somewhere must think it's worthwhile. The scroll wheel is nice, and has notches, as opposed to simply spinning free, which is great for some feedback while scrolling.My main complaint about the mouse is most definitely comfort. I have fairly large hands and the mouse is definitely big enough to accommodate my right hand. For general computer use and web surfing the mouse is comfortable enough. But when used for games the mouse is very uncomfortable. I'm not talking about six hour sessions either. Playing a first person shooter or MMO for even a half hour results in my hand starting to cramp up. The mouse just isn't comfortable for extended use, at least for me.
I installed this aux input converter in my 2000 Suburban which has the CD in the head unit and an external cassette player. When installed I lose the functionality of the cassette player but that's ok...this unit works great to bring in any other source. I simply press the CD Aux button once for the head unit's CD to be the source and again for this device to be the source. Sound quality is great. Installation probably took me a little over an hour. With the supplied cable I was able to locate the converter box next to my glovebox and run my extension cable from there. One note, the converter box is not exactly as shown - the input is actually a 3.5mm input(not the two RCA's shown). It does come with a very short 3.5mm to 2 RCA adapter though to make up the difference. I'm very happy with this product.
My Logitech cordless optical trackman was an easy decision. I replaced one that I have been using for years. If I didn't really like it would I have brought another? It is a GREAT device. Quick delivery by Amazon was a plus.
I've had my iPod video for 3 weeks now and I have to say I love it. My previous iPod was a Mini which I loved.Overall, I'd definitely recommend the iPod video. However, I would strongly suggest you find a good case/protector. I bought the evo3 from iSkin and think it's perfect. Complete iPod coverage without compromising the view screen or click wheel.Pros:- Good capacity in a nicely sized package- That awesome click wheel we know and love- I think the sound quality is great...but I'm not an audiophile.- Video playback clarity is excellent. All of my friends and I are impressed with how crisp the picture is (I downloaded The Office from iTunes as a sample.) The viewing area is small, but the clarity makes it easy to watch shows/videos.Cons:- The exterior scratches easily...which matters more than ever with the video playback- It can be "slow" to load the video- I'm getting poor battery life. I'm probably going to exchange in the hopes of getting 15-20 hours of music (as promised) instead of the 4-5 I'm getting now.- Playing videos will eat away at your battery faster than you can blink. I think my batter may be bad...but I don't get a full hour of video before my battery indicator goes red.- As usual with iPods the earbuds that come with the machine are awful.- This is NOT packaged with a power core...it only has a USB cable included. However, it appears to be compatible with the usual Apple charger since I'm just using my iPod mini charger box.I know it looks like there are a lot of "cons" but this truly is a great machine. The interface is incredibly intuitive and the quality of the playback (audio and video) is very high.
I purchased a LVM-42W2 in April (2006) and had the issue where it locks up and you have to unplug the unit to get it to turn back on. When this unit locks up, the power button on the remote and on the side of the monitor will not turn it on. It usually happens when it has been turned off for 4 or more hours (but not always). In April I paid $2400 for this monitor. In June (2006) I saw the price drop to $1500 so I decided to try it again. I figured the issue may have been resolved. WRONG!!!The only thing that had changed was that Westinghouse Tech Support now admitted there was an issue. They say the monitor needs a firmware (software) upgrade. They put me on this magic list to get one. They say they are using a third party (IAI) who will come to my home and install the upgrade. Over a month has passed and still no call from IAI.Westinghouse Tech Support impressed me...at first. They always answer the phone and have an English speaking person to talk with. Unfortunately, they have still not been able facilitate this magical firmware upgrade...over 30 days and counting! I suspect even if they do upgrade the firmware, it may not fix the problem. Buyers beware!Has anyone out there received one of these firmware upgrades? The rumor is you need version 1.19 or higher to fix the power issue. When I called Westinghouse to confirm the version that would fix the issue, they did not even know. My first one was running version 1.11 and my second one was running version 1.16. Both had the lock-up issue.
The product worked as expected. Upgraded an old MAC G4 system to now have USB 2.0 Best price I could find.
...However no matter how many different ways i try to wear these, I cannot get a good result. I have tried all different (3) sizes of ear-pieces, I have tried pushing them as far into my ear as they will go, leaving them barely in (in which case they fall out), I have tried adjusting the sound settings on my MP3 players - and I still cannot get good sound from them AND get them to stay comfortably in my ear when i am running or at the gym.It may be a bi-product of the above, but the volume is also very low compared to other headphones.FAIL for me.. so be warned.
These speakers are absolutely amazing. I have used other speakers in the past, and these are by far the best. Infinity speakers with no sub are not comparable to theses. These have very high quality sound, and at a very reasonable price. If you can't decide between this set and another without a sub, GET THESE. IT'S WORTH IT!!! I've only been using them for a couple days, but oh, my gosh, I'm going to keep them forever. This is the best price anywhere,... I plugged these into my laptop, and found notes in even the system sounds that i never knew were there. The splash sound for musicmatch jukebox has amazing depth. If you thought that the subwoofer would just add to the sound, you're wrong, it's half the expierence. The control is so amazing, it's right there where you want it with a suprisingly long cord, so you can put it where ever on your desk you want it. I'm listening to them right now, and it sounds like evanescence is right there on my desk. Hands down the best.
I bought this unit to replace a new Heath/Zenith model SH-5316 sensor, which was very bothersome, in that it would trigger the security light when it was windy, rainy, or leaves were rustling. Even with the sensitivity turned all the way down, it would still activate too easily.So, I purchased this Desa SL-5407 and it works like a champ. Only activates the light when it's supposed to and has adequate range and angle coverage to do the job. In fact, I'm thinking about buying a second one for back-up in case these aren't offered in the future. The price is right, imho.
I bought this for use with my CoolPix 5000 camera because Nikon's tech support had recomended it. They said it would improve my indoor shots (because the CP 5000 has a terrible flash built-in), but instead it overloads the shots and they come out mostly white. I read the manual carefully and it looks like the reason is that this flash is built to automatically or manually focus the light for a 14mm to 70mm lense and the CP 5000 has a 7.2mm lense. I subsequently purchased a Nikon D70s camera (1,000,000 times better camera) and this flash is great for extremely dark shots on that camera (though the built-in flash is perfect for fill so this is really only for night shots and shots in darkness where I want to get something far away). If you own a CoolPix camera, consider buying a used flash that isn't as powerfull. If you own a D70s and want superior night photography, this is the best flash in the world (good thing I ended up in the latter end of the spectrum).
A year ago I paid $850 for a Garmin c330 and returned it because the display was not sunlight readable.For the same price I was thrilled with the c550, which includes a sunlight readable display, talking street names, built-in real-time traffic information (first 3 months free, $60 for next 15 months), Bluetooth hands-free cell phone assistance, and MP3 player.The touch screen is very easy to use, probably the easiest of any PND (personal navigation system) on the market.It also includes one via (mid-trip destination) so that a sophisticated user can force the routing to take a known detour.The real-time traffic updates work, at least in Chicago. In one case I was actually warned soon enough to take an alternate route. The c550 quickly recalculated a new route. Usually there's not much I can do about entering a traffic jam, but at least the c550 shows me how long the traffic jam is.The talking street names are easy to understand and help keep my eyes on the road.The Bluetooth worked with my cell phone even though it wasn't on Garmin's approved list (Motorola E815).The speakers do not give the same audio fidelity as a car radio with built-in Bluetooth. They are adequate for navigation, OK for cell phone use, and unacceptable for MP3 music. There is no problem understanding the person on the other end of the cell phone conversation. The person I was talking to told me that my audio quality was excellent. They couldn't tell I was talking through the microphone on the c550 which was an arm's length away. My phone was in my pants pocket with the cover closed. Bluetooth will also dial numbers for me, either from my phone book which is automatically loaded into the c550, or from the phone number listed in a point of interest such as a restaurant.To Garmin's credit the c550 includes a headphone jack that could be plugged into an external speaker. Talking on a cell phone with an improved speaker is like talking to the person next to you. Its more natural. But in a rental car on a business trip it would be too cumbersome to schlep around an external speaker.I see the c550 as an excellent PND for car rental companies. But for personal use, the Garmin Nuvi is still my favorite because its smaller and has more features.
I do not want to give any stars at all. This storage HDD failed just after one year.All my research data and search data everything lost.I used all available software tools (including commercial recovery tools) to revive the HDD. Stored at -80C for couple days (while securely sealing high quality plastic pouches as a last resort). None worked.Still I have this unit with the hope that someday I might have hands-on hardware tools to open HDD to recover files from each plate.REMEMBER: HDD recover costs are too steep (at least $2000). Also, if the HDD falls under wrong repair person's hand your data lost forever.
Perfect for our 2009 Prius. Small enough to hide and has a loud voice. We did change out the mic and have received lots of compliments on the sound.
Came in the mail in a timely manner and the suction cups for the window mount arereally good. The radar itself works just fine and the only draw back maybe the volume could be a little bit louder for me but because of my love for loud music and concerts I have hearing loss! Good product for the money so go ahead and get it, Im glad I did!!
Great item. Good service, however the shipping costs make it a poor source. Go look for it yourself.
I bought it right before my trip to London, UK, and it was fine the first evening. But the next night I was trying to charge my Palm and use my laptop, it overheated while set at 50W (not 1600W) for no reason and blew up the Palm charger. I had to buy a new charger upon return.I hope this particular unit was a lemon, but I am returning it and looking for another product to replace it.
Bought this stool for astronomy where the height adjustment is very useful. Does not go low enough however as some of the dedicated (and more expensive) astronomy or drummer stools. Works fairly well. Only criticism is the plastic round leg pads have broken loose - 3 out of 5. They are glued on, and I can presumably re-glue them on.It was cheap enough, so am relatively happy with the purchase.
i bought this machine because it was relatively cheap and i wanted something portable with a lot of processing power. I have never wanted for processing speed, and i can take the thing around places, so my basic needs are satisfied.The problems:A) low battery life. My battery life is now about 20 minutes. When i got it, the life was ~1.5 hours. I'm guessing that this is what happens when you overcharge a battery constantly by having the laptop plugged in all the time. Apple has solved this problem, why can't sony?B) heavy. and the ac adapter is HUGE, about the size of a psp/1st gen. gameboy. Will fit in backpack, but it will weigh you down. It's fine to carry - so long as its the only thing you're carrying.C) hot. i highly recommend a centrino processor. p4s are just too hot for a laptop. They burn the battery and the computer occasionally shuts off b/c it's too hot. These problems are endemic to p4 laptops. Get a centrino.Overall i am satisfied, if not ecstatic.
This card has performed well in my Palm TX. I was able to begin using it right out of the box with no problems at all. The speed is great for what I need it for (accessing data and running programs on the Palm). (I have no idea how fast it would be in a digital camera, where speed is more critical, but it does not seem to be a sluggish card). I have taken it in and out of my card reader many times, and transferred data to and from it many times without a problem for almost a month now.SD makes high quality products, and this is no exception. This is a great card that Amazon is offering at a great price.
I have always used Maha Powerex NiMH batteries with great success. This camera is no exception. I use the Powerex 2700 mAH recharagables and they work great! Over 350 pictures with one set.. and this includes a variety of flash.
After a lot of research and trying several other models I decided to buy this camera. I did not find anything in the price range with as many features. Everything you need to get started is included.I use it for a general purpose snapshot camera and have been extremely pleased with the results.
This equipment is simply and perfect a viable connection to the world "where you are"!. My work forces to me to travel to very distant sites where the communication was difficult and this creates a access point to me for connected to the world via Internet
I would rate this about a 3.5. Sound quality was not that great on the item. Either was picture quality for that matter. I would have expected more from this name brand.
I really wanted to like this thing. I love its size, its design, and its functionality. However, I can't get over the constant background hissing noise. You can't hear the hiss with the earbuds that come bundled with the shuffle, but it's quite audible with any high-end (high fidelity, low impedance, noise isolating) earbuds, like my Ultimate Ears super.fi 5Pro.If you're planning on using this ONLY when you work out, it'll be fine because you won't notice the hiss when you're in the gym pumping iron or running in Central Park. However, if you plan to listen to it in the office or in any sort of quiet environment, the background hissing noise will drive you nuts (again, only if you use high quality earphones). And at this price, I'd expect something more than a workout-only audio player.When I tried to bring this issue to the rep at a nearby Apple store, they refused to admit that anything was wrong with the player. Below are excerpts from my posts in the Apple forums about this experience:[Posted: Jun 5, 2007 10:31 AM] Glad to see I'm not the only one hearing the hiss on the shuffle, but also quite disappointed that this seems to be a problem with all shuffles and not just a bad batch. I was thinking of going to the apple store and asking for a replacement, but if this is a problem with all shuffles out there, then I don't know if it's worth the trouble.[Posted: Jun 5, 2007 12:59 PM] I just got back from the Apple store. I explained the problem to the guy there and asked if I could get a replacement, bet he told me instead to schedule a meeting with one of their techs. I'm not sure how much good will come out of it, but I went ahead and scheduled a meeting for tomorrow. I'll post the results of the meeting tomorrow.[Posted: Jun 6, 2007 1:34 PM] Well, I'm back from the "meeting" with the "apple tech." It was totally useless. I don't know why they didn't take a look at it immediately yesterday, since today all the tech did was listen to my shuffle with the default Apple earbuds in the middle of the noisy Apple store, tell me that he didn't hear any hiss and so they wouldn't do anything about it. Well of course you won't hear the hiss with the cheap Apple earphones, and especially not in the middle of a noisy store. I asked him if I could try my UEs with one of their demo shuffles, and he said no because they weren't plugged in, and I guess it was too much work for him to plug them in for me. So in the end, I just wasted an hour (driving to/from the store and waiting in line) for nothing. :([continued...] I'm pretty ticked off right now. How could this issue go unnoticed by QC, or maybe they did notice it but decided not to do anything about it? At $80 for a 1 GB mp3 player with no screen, you'd expect at least decent audio quality. Even my 7 year old Rio has better sound quality than this thing. Sigh, I don't want to get into a rant here... I guess I'll just return the thing and suck up the shipping charges.
After finding out that the Playstation 3 looked even better with an HDTV, more so than a standard TV, I knew that it was time to go ahead and purchase one. I combed the Internet, looking at all sorts of Television review sites to find the BEST TV AT THE MOST AFFORDABLE PRICE. The Panasonic TH-42PX60U(This TV) was just the set that I had been looking for. Of all of the HD Plasmas and LCDs, it was this television that always scored the highest, at the cheapest price of course. Not to mention the fact that Panasonic is a TOP-TIER Plasma TV manufacturer.It has everything you'll need for an entry-level HDTV set, and the HD experts like it too. The Picture looks incredible, the sound is great and will be even better once you get a home theater sound system setup.Since this set has a built-in tuner, you can receive local HD channels(FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, CW, PBS) just by hooking up a good antenna to the television! It's that easy. The HD local channels are beautiful to look at and watch at 720p and 1080i. The television looked above-average with my DirecTV Tivo but that was because the TiVo I had was for normal TV sets. I also found out that all televisions look like that until they get some sort of HD source. So when I had the DirecTV HD Tivo installed, oh boy, AMAZING!!! I won't spoil anyone's fun but, you have to get High-Def cable or High-Def DirecTV!!!Now, with the Playstation 3 connected, the TV looks just as good as the $3000 dollar plasmas/LCDs. Man, this is gaming. The difference between the PS3 on a standard TV and an HDTV is like night and day. I'm assuming that the Nintendo Wii and the Xbox 360 will look just as fabulous. PLEASE DON'T USE A PLAYSTATION 3 ON A STANDARD TV...YOU'LL JUST RUIN THE EXPERIENCE...This TV doesn't have Picture In Picture (PIP) but, c'mon...I know like 3 people on Earth that really use that feature on a daily basis. This TV doesn't need it...the picture is so beautiful, you'll only want to focus on one screen at a time.While all plasma TVs can potentially leave an after image of one channel even after you change the channel, THAT RARELY EVER HAPPENS. Like I heard it happens to like 2-3% of all Tvs. [...]After the first 100 hours of TV watching, the Television should be broken in and after the first 1000 hours of TV watching("breaking it in"), TV will probably not have any issues.This TV, the Panasonic TH-42PX60U, gets a 10/10.
These headphones are very reasonably price. They have a long cord, so if you like to carry your music player in an out of the way place, it's easier to do. They are fairly comfortable and certainly will not fall of your head in normal running, cycling or other activities. Sound quality is decent.My only disappointment is the lack of a volume control.
Bought these used and besides not having the original packaging they look like new.These are plug and play,setup is extremely fast and easy.And the sound that comes out of these tiny speakers is very sweet.I am very pleased and happy that I purchased these speakers! I've read negative reviews about there built in power saving feature where they go into standby mode when no sound is detected for 2 minutes.But I have not had any problem with this as they turn on immediately as soon as they detect sound.Great price.great speakers!
I absolutely love this item. I received it as a gift and have used it for 3 months. It's easy to use and a wonderful thing to have for those of us that are directionally challenged. The initial set up might be somewhat difficult without some computer knowledge. I love being able to navigate to new places with confidence. Being able to find Starbucks for a passenger or a soccer shop that we don't know the name of is an amazing added bonus! I highly recommend this item and am grateful that I found it on Amazon and at a price that is affordable!
When I bought these headphones they were selling for about 40 dollars in a music store that i worked at. Since i worked there i got %40 off so i got these headphones for a rather cheap price. The best thing about these headphones is that they are the lightest pair that i own. Also, it is coushined all around and there are no uncomfortable parts that I have felt. The sound quality is great, but they only problem i had with the sound was the fact there really isnt too much bass. I really enjoy these headphones.
Works as good as most wireless phones. It is not as clear as a wired system but obviously it is a fraction of the cost. I would buy it again for sure.
Works as advertised! No complaints. I had another one similar to this model until the cord that connects to the 3mm jack became frayed. This one has a right-angle jack and should hopefully last just as long (or longer) than my previous one.
I just got this and let me say that this is one incredible piece of machinery! The backlight is awesome and the song quality is the best. The battery life is great and the size is really compact and convenient. Setup really easy although Windows 2000+ is required. I have a usb 1.0 port and it still works fine. I have a feeling that I am going to use this for a long time
This is an easy way to convert an older tv to a dvd player. The hook up is simple and fast and the picture quality is terrific. The unit itself is tiny, much smaller than I expected. It is easy to hide from view. Now my husband can watch his recorded sports events in peace!
This is a VERY LOUD alarm! The previous reviewer may need to change the button cell batteries which, by the way, last a LONG time. I have a child with special needs and have one on every door. (You can use them on windows too!) You can switch the button on the side for 3 modes; have the loud unending siren alarm activated or the loud 2 ring chime, or put button in the middle for "off." Simply shut the door or flip the switch to "off" when the door is open and you want to stop the alarm. We lived in the country and I know it was heard acres away! Note that if you have wooden trim around the door frame on the wall, you may need to install these upside down(they install with a super strong sticky back). So long as the two pieces of the alarm are lined up next to eachother(one side goes on the door, the other side goes on the wall or trim next to the door), they will work great! As soon as the door is opened, the alarm sounds because the magnetic connection has been broken. I highly recommend these, especially when more elaborate security systems are cost-prohibitive or if you have a small child or someone in the home who may wander off.
As one of the many office workers looking to avoid the "sitting death" decried by so many recent studies, I've been on the hunt for a way to lift my keyboard and mouse off the desk so I can stand while working. Most laptop stands are too narrow since they're designed for a laptop computer, not a full-sized keyboard and mouse (plus mouse pad). This device, while not perfect for the task, has come closest.The plastic is lightweight but sturdy and everything comes tucked neatly inside for maximum portability. One side slides off, revealing the collapsible legs and some other pieces within. The sliding piece then slides on the opposite side to form the tabletop - surprisingly, it forms a very stable platform. The legs, when fully extended, place the table at about hip level, which would work nicely for a laptop and compact projector setup. In the lowest position, the desk sits about a foot off my desk. This, for me, works out nicely as a standing configuration.I do wish I could adjust the angle of the top and that the legs collapsed a bit more compactly. And the document holder is too flimsy for me to use. But for the price, this has become my new worktop, keeping me moving during the day rather than sitting.
The review I read helped me determine the purchase of this item. Easy to install and works great. Had recieved it far quicker than expected too. Thanks Kingston !
My son has the 30gb iPod and I've got the 80 iPod Classic. I used one and he took one, leaving the other for him too (he's much harder on his), they work for both. I thought the black and red cases would be too dark to see the screen through them, but other than a slight tint, you can't tell, and can see the image on the screen just fine. The cases are a bit thinner than others, but I was actually expecting less for what we paid and my son is still on his first, even after 4 months. I have "skullcandy" headphones and I don't think the rubber/plastic mounting around the plugs are any bigger than others, but I had to bore out the hole in the cases a little so they'd fit, but having more covering than less is a good thing, so I'm not complaining. I rated them 5 of 5 though they were a tad thin, but for the price, I can't complain a bit.
Add my name to the list of customers disappointed with Zenith for shipping products with known defects. The previous review on the Amazon site mentioned the faulty PIP, but I've had great luck with Zenith, and went ahead anyway. I've taken delivery of two of these sets, and today I called to have the second one returned and my money refunded. The PIP didn't work. It's a shame, because I love the TV otherwise. Zenith, get your act together. (see previous review for details)Lance Hall
These speakers are great. Period. The 4 satellite speakers have lots of power, awsome mids and highs. The subwoofer thunders with Bass. It's very punchy, I keep the bass at about 50% and I still thunders like crazy. The system is very clean and defined. I was amazed at the first time I heard them. I Highly recommend! Great for EAX HD games, 5.1 and THX!
We bought these and mailed them to Boston Law School for an auction. We have no idea how good they are but the buyer told our friend they work very well.
This is a great film camera. it takes nice picture, has easy to use features, and is easy to carry around. This a good value for the price.
I bought this switch a few weeks ago because I wanted to expand my network. I also had several Gigabit devices I wanted to take advantage of. This switch is very easy to set up and use. Simply plug and play. Performance is great, haven't had any problems with it. Highly recommend.
I needed a surge protector with extra spacing around the outlets to accommodate a variety of power adapter sizes - this fit the bill perfectly, so I bought two. Not sure on the protection capabilities because I've never had a power surge, but I'm assuming this will work as intended. At this price, I don't think you can go wrong.
I purchased the Gary Fong C4 system to use for event photo jobs. I find that it works well fairly close in with a suitable ceiling. For many situations,however, a stofen diffuser is more consistant, and has better range.
The right product arrived when it was supposed to in perfect working condition.What more could you ask for, eh?
This product is perfect but it is kinda expensive. High quality and very impressive to the eyes. I think it fills a need for the user who doesn't need a full blown rack mount system.
I returned the item because it wasn't the right item for my GPS. I have never heard anything from you since. So what's the status of my refund? How do I find out? Where is the item I returned?
I have had this game card for about 9 months now. It's an awesome graphics card for the money (at least it was when I bought it). It's quiet, I was able to fit it into my Dell E521 which was a feat unto itself and it plays pretty much everything I can throw at it. I am sure there ar better cards now, but at the time it was the best card on the market that could fit into my computer. It's still a great card today. I have no need to upgrade at this point. I can play Timeshift and pretty much the highest graphics levels and no lag!
This is the remote that DirecTV provides with their service. It works... It works sometimes very slowly. It is set up mainly to work with DirecTV - If you don't have DirecTV - Get another remote.
I have to assume from other reviews that if everything goes well you can get the camera to work. But if you have problems it is ridiculous.The software installation told me in a popup that it could not find a camera while the screen underneath told me it found one. The popup recommendation to read the manual requires you to restart the setup program all over again as it exits when you try to back up to get to the manual. Very thoughtful.But it doesn't make much difference as when you get to the documentation it is all but useless if you're having problems.So you try the LinkSys site and find it as barren as the manual and as helpful as the installation software. It is stunning in it's absence of any meaningful depth for understanding and troubleshooting the wireless network connections.Some product manager made a decision to send this to market without even minimal proper support. I hope he/she will also be held accountable for all the ill will this is bringing towards LinkSys.Not at all reccommended unless you feel really, really lucky. Save your money for towards better from a company that cares.
The cd was good but to long to me shipping and te shipping is to high... But the cd was good great but with a 6.17 dollar shipping was to high...
Everything you read out there tells you that you need not spend lots of money on HDMI cables or switch boxes and that a digital signal is all or nothing - sorta. Well, that's bogus! I have a 720P projector with a DVI-I input connected to a cheap Magnavox Blu-ray player and a Dish Network over the air DVR all via HDMI. I tried cheap hdmi cables and a cheap switcher I got from Walmart. I had digital drop off problems. My run is 16 feet from the switcher and 4 feet to the switcher from the sources. The fix? Belkin Pure AV Silver HDMI cables and Belkin Pure AV 3 to 1 switcher. No more devices not 'handshaking' and no more digital 'sparklies'.Yes folks, the answer was to spend a little more money for quality. May not be your home theater set up and therefore may not be your fix or maybe it could have been fixed another way cheaper. BUT it was my fix & I am done. I can start enjoying my home theater. Time is money. Thank you Belkin. Job done - as advertised!
My kid cannot wear earbuds because they constantly fall out... These headphones are the perfect size for kids! Yay... finally! They work great and it's nice to have a volume option on the cord, too! They seem to be very comfy for my 5 year old, who refuses to take them off!
This is a good camera for someone who wants a lot more than the budget cameras provide but are not ready for the big budget cameras. It can go from a point and shoot to fully manual settings and everything in between. It takes great pictures and video is a breeze. But there are some drawbacks. One, the little rubber cover over the USB access port has to be held open while you put in the usb cable - a real pain when connecting to your computer. Also the battery is difficult to remove from the charger - my wife couldn't do it. And you have no choice except rechargable batteries and to get a spare one will cost you $24 or more, but this is true of most mid range and up cameras. It does have a big 2.2" LCD display which is quite handy. It also has 32mb of internal memory which is more than a lot of cameras have. Another very handy feature is that it has a speaker so you can actually hear your videos when played back on the LCD. I have not seen another camera in this price range that has this.(Mine cost $200 on sale and I have seen them at different places for even less). This is my first digital camera and except for the little nuisances, I am very happy with it and I shopped long and hard before deciding on it. I even bought another model that I was lucky enough to be able to return. After shopping long and hard I finally figured out that no camera in this price range is perfect in every way but this one is close. I have heard they are replacing this with a new model so you need to get it while it's still available.****Update --- I am thinking about taking this camera back because I just read about the Kodak V530 and the V550 which have some features not on this camera such as TV quality Video(30 fps with 640 x 480 resolution, the Z730 only has about 13 fps and is not very clear and jumps when someone is moving around fast- forget taking video of your golf swing.). You you can zoom while shooting and you can't with the Z730. And they are selling the V530 at a certain chain that starts with an S for $228 and the V550 for $298 including a camera dock that has a battery charger and a camera case. I got no case and no dock with the Z730. The V550 is the one they are advertising on TV right now. Oh well, here we go agian.
this was a really good camera. took really good pics. the only think i didn't like was the shutter speed. took really long for it to take the actual pic. otherwise everything else was good.
Fantastic camera and a great service from Amazon.com...it was a little slow in the shipping and i was credited the express delivery payment.I am very happy with the camera and what it can do! Great for distance shots and close detail shots.
This Netgear MR814V3 (meaning version 3) router has so thoroughly messed up my network, it's just unbelievable. I tried to replace an old Apple Airport base station with this router. I have a Dell with a Microsoft USB Wi-Fi adapter, an iMac with an old Airport card, and they all worked fine with my old Airport base station, but I wanted some more ethernet ports. I hooked up the Netgear and everything went to pot! After fiddling and fiddling, I got the Dell to talk to it wirelessly and the iMac to work on one of the Netgear's ethernet ports, it wouldn't work on the Wi-Fi at all. But that's not what I wanted, and the thing kept dropping the connection. I emailed Netgear's customer support, and guess what they said! They would be happy to help me if I would pay them $30!!! It seems there is some fine print INSIDE THE BOX, that says support is only free if my whole network is Netgear equipment. The box says "24/7 Technical Support" on the outside. OK, so I am only paying $20 for this thing, it is now unreturnable, I give up. I put the Airport back into my network, I pulled the Netgear out and tried to put my network back like it was. No soap! My iMac can't seem to find the Airport base station and the Dell periodically drops the connection. This Netgear thing has screwed up my whole system! Wow! I guess I'm on my way to the Apple store to get a new Airport, instead. I hope they can give me some clues on how to fix the iMac's Airport card.Unless you have an all Netgear system, DO NOT buy this (or any other) piece of Netgear equipment.
Once receiving this product and actually using it, I noticed a tremendous difference in correcting my WB problems. I wish I had bought this sooner along with good calibration software for my laptop.
Bought this remote after thoroughly checking to be sure the model number on my TV was one of the ones listed for the remote. Upon receipt of remote I tried programming it every way the instructions provided but to no avail as only the On/Off or volume or channel buttons would work (but never together after the final programming step). Sent back to company promptly for a full refund.
Nice for exercise and portability. Average about 8 full length songs, an hour + music at 64kbs. Go ahead and add on an extra [$$$] for rechargeable batteries, or you can expect to spend a lot more over time. Problem - there is no on/off switch so the battery drains rapidly unless it is physically removed. Needless to say I lost the battery cover. But I am satisfied with rechargeable batteries that last for about an hour and half. Great for exercise, but not a long flight without a bag of batteries and a real solid select a set compilation. I would buy another if I lost my current one, can't beat the price.
I was enthusiastic to get this product because of all the good reviews,however, it did not help receive AM stations in my area (Silicon Valley). Good sound for FM stations.
It is very convenient and works really well with the G7 camera. I used it extensively on my Australia trip snorkeling and kayaking without an issue.
I bought this Canon G7 from Amazon in April, 2007. It worked very well for me until in March, 2009. It does not power on anymore. I push the power button. It does not work. I recharged the battery. It does not work. I switch another SD memory card. It does not work.Basically, it is useless for me right now.
It's beeen a good 15 years since I had to buy labeling tape for my DYMO pocket. The one thing I hated about the tape was how hard it was to peel the backing strip off, so you can imagine my surprise when I was able to fold the label in half lengthways (just a little is all that's needed) and the backing strip easily came away in two pieces. Well done DYMO!
I bought a T3I as my first (and only) DSLR and also purchased the UV Filter. I have not noticed a big difference in image quality however it has helped protect my lense on several occasions. I would highly recommend getting a UV filter for that reason alone. The only negative is that the lense that came with the camera does not fog up when going from a cool building to the muggy hot outside climate that we have in Louisiana, however the filter does. So when I go outside I have to either wait five minutes for the filter to acclimate itself to the outdoor climate, or take it off for a few minutes negating any benefits it may have for that period. It's very easy to install (threads on the lense) so it's only a minor inconvenience.
Have had this machine for a while, been good to me. I am sure there are better ones out there, but it was priced right for an all in one that included fax.Pros- Price, Easy to use/ set-up, HP Brand reliability and support (have not needed any)Cons: Seperate print heads from ink, seems to use ink fairly quickly, print heads are $30 to replace. (just now replacing first one, 3 yrs.)
I had purchased a Olympus Stylus 740 for work and I liked this camera so much that I decided to get a Stylus for my personal use. Well at the time that I went to buy the camera, the 750 model was out and I thought that I might as well "upgrade."The 750 has the same great features, but allows you to use the stabilization feature at the touch of the button instead of only in certain modes. The picture quality is great and the stabilization helps when you are not in a position to hold the camera absolutely still. I use my camera for looking at construction job sites, so having 7.1 megapixels is great to blow up pictures and not have the "grainy" effect.The greatest thing about this camera is that it is small in size and you get 5X optical zoom instead of the standard 3X. Cameras with a bigger optical zoom are 4X the size. This camera can fit in your shirt pocket. The movie mode is clear (obviously not as clear as the picture mode) and the sound quality is good. I cannot stop saying good things about the Olympus Stylus 750. I highly recommend it.The only constructive criticism I have about the camera is that indoors the flash sometimes goes off when not needed and causes glare and the flash effect, but with adjusting and playing with the settings you can overcome. However, it is digital, so trash, adjust and shoot again.
I was apprehensive about spending [money] for the equipment (router & cables) as I am new to networking computers, but the Linksys router was SUPER easy to set up. Included is a disk with a connection wizard, but I don't see that you really need it. I already had a DSL connection with Enternet300 software installed, and I had no problems at all with the setup. Just turn off your computer, plug all the necessary cables and power cord, and turn it all back on. After your machine boots up, you enter in the IP address of the router in your web browser and go through the setup process(+/- 5 mins.). After that, uninstall whatever programs you have (like Enternet) that deal with the PPPoE(for DSL/Cable). You can use Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing(ICS) to network your computers, or choose your own network settings if you know how. A good info site for networking is [website].I run WindowsXP and use the multi-boot option so I can run 98 and Me also. All of these systems run great with the Linksys! A friend came over with a MacG3 laptop, and plugged right in to the router, did a little configuration and was surfing at light speed in under 10 minutes. Definitely a great buy! The Linksys website also has a great FAQ site and networking tutorials. This is a must-have product for broadband users who don't want to pay extra $$$$ for more IP addresses :).
I was looking for something simple yet affordable. This is perfect! My kids love using it! Compared to the more expensive cameras this one has my vote!!!
My favorite pocket radio. Seems to be just as sensitive and sounds much better with the speaker than the DT200
For $43.00 these little speakers really rock. With a decent receiver, sub, and floor speakers (Sony) I am in heaven. The sound is clean, clear, bassy and beautiful. You can't go wrong, and at $43.00, there is nothing to think about. Enjoy....
this bag is great for carrying your camera with a lens on, and have an extra one in the bag. it holds all my stuff neatly and has lots of little compartments for batteries, memory cards, batery charger, cleaning stuff, and more.great product
This thing ROCKS.not much to say I installed it and my Fridge started right up.Lasted a long time.. till i sold my fridge and bought a new one.it was still working when i sold it!Fast shipping.
I am satisfied with it. Many features are very good. The sound quality is as good as ipod and others. The FM radio can receive signal in many place, quality is also good. The picture quality is wonderful, better than I expected. Some review said about the charging problem, saying it can only be charged through the computer. I bought chargers so don't have that problem.There are several things I am not happy with. First, it is not very easy to learn how to transmit resources from computer, especially in vista. I still can not find the way to put in video and songs which are not mp3 files. Second, after charged, it can not find back where I was listening.
I think is better have two ways for take the pictures without touch the camera.... but is a good deal any way!!!
I really enjoy this product. It works very well. The only problem is that my printer won't pick up the fact that the cartridges have been refilled. Other then that it works great.
I had written a positive review of the iPod nano lanyard a year ago, and now I wish I hadn't. They whistled; they really weren't small enough for my ears; and the sound quit on one earbud after six months. So I bought these Griffins, and they are perfect. The earbuds actually come in a very small size, which appears to be needed by many users besides me, judging from the comments on the iPod lanyard site. The Griffins snap in more securely than the iPod's, too. The lanyard length isn't adjustable as on the iPod's, but its length seems just right anyway. I think these are easily the superior product.
When I unpacked and intstalled the Harman Kardon CD-R2 CD-R/CD-RW , the first thing I did was, not burn a disk (though I have done plenty since), but to play back on it one of my favorite Natalie MacMaster fiddle CDs. I was amazed at the enhancement in the richness of the music compared to playback over my other brand X CD players. I have gone on to make many CD burns and all have been successful. I have only used the 1x speed because I am recording my own performances or go on to something else and just let the machine run the full hour, +/-. There is one word of advice that I think everyone needs to be more aware of than I was at first, and it has nothing to do with the fine HK CD-R unit, but regards CD blanks. Only those marked for &quot;music&quot; or &quot;audio&quot; are suitable for burning in music. Those that are just for &quot;data&quot; are not marked as such or not clearly marked. Where is the FTC when you need it? I wound up buying 55 data CDs before getting this straight, 50 of them from this site. Fortunately are are returnable. I will be soon replacing my multi-CD players with this unit, it is that impressive.
Only problem is that I have to use my TV's remote to change the Line Input to 2 to be able to use the DVD/VHS. Have a satelitte dish and it uses Channel 3. Called Samson'sCustomer Service and they didn't have a great explanation as to why this player worked this way. The technician was polite and English was her first language which was a nice to treat to be able to totally understand her.Also the remote for the DVD wouldn't program my TV so I could use just the DVD remote to change the line input. Technician checked to see if other codes were available but only had the one I was using (Emerson TV). I have 2 other samsong combination units and they don't require the line input change. Perhaps it is because this is a tunerless unit?? Thank goodness I could find the TV's remote or I would not be able to use this unit. If I'd known about this quirk I would not have purchased the unit. It does have a good picture and playing DVDs and tapes are okay. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a new player so quess I will deal with the line input problem
I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my husband -- Amazon's vendor was Ace Photo Digital. While delivery was prompt, the product itself seems to have a problem with the headphone battery connection, which of course was not discovered until over a week after Christmas when my husband finally set up the system. Ace Photo Digital has offered absolutely no technical support; we have called several times only to be placed in the automated "hold" pattern, waiting for the next available representative and even after waiting once for over 40 minutes, we have yet to speak with anyone. For what we paid, this certainly is not the service one would expect. I suggest you not order from Ace Photo Digital or any other vendor until AFTER you contact the vendor directly to see what recourse you may have regarding technical support if any is needed. This has been a totally frustrating and demoralizing experience and definitely a waste of precious money.
I bought this tablet in December of 2010 and have used it ever since it arrived in the mail. Digital painting and photo manipulation is a breeze if you take the time to use it every day and learn how to use it. (if you are entirely new to tablets this is a great beginner tablet) I was originally told I should buy a Wacom, but this works just as good as one of those expensive brands and people who view my art can't believe that I did it with a $30 tablet. I've loved it for years! The tablet is in perfect condition even to this day.My only complaint is that tonight the pen literally melted, cracked, and blew up... Sitting UNPLUGGED across the room on my desk!! I'm not sure what caused it! The battery is perfectly fine! No leaking, no visual thing wrong with it, and yet my pen is in some very warm funky bendy melted plastic form. I'm very upset about it as I use my tablet every day. But I'm literally about to buy another one because for $30 I can get brilliant quality for 2 years. Definitely worth the money, I love it. And I'm gonna go cry now cause I can't do any more artwork with it until I get my new one.
Its a very nice and good looking case. No defects found. Color is great too.
Awesome Flash... I was a little nervous to spend the money.. But it is a MUST especially if you do any shooting in Darker places.I call it the magic light :)
The drive is fine, but the setup instructions are so unintelligible that it require great faith that the whole thing won't crash when you plug it in. Also, the instruction book sucks. It reads like it was written in Chinese in China and then "translated" by someone who doesn't really speak English. Does anyone know how to save the operating system on this drive and can explain in English how to do it?
I have bought Sony products over the years for their high quality. This item is a very big disapointment from the start. I bought it mainly for the DVD operation which never worked. The door would not open. Took to Sony repair shop who replaced laser. Still did not work, returned to repair shop. They replaced laser again. Did not work. Now Sony is going to do something, not sure what. But after paying a high price I have no unit.
Have had this unit for 2 years. Like amy others the automatic document feeder has broken and techsupport is no help. The copies and faxes all come out slightly out of focus. As a networkable printer it is fine, but if you want a decent fax machine, don't get this unit.
the tomtom one XL is easy to use, and has an excellent display. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
I needed a pouch to put my Nike+ sensor in since I don't run with Nike+ shoes, and this was recommended to me by a friend. It's perfect--the sensor fits in snugly and I don't have to worry that it might fall out while I'm running. I read somewhere that someone said there's also room to store the little piece that snaps into your iPod, but I don't see how that's true. I had to work a bit to get the sensor in the pouch, which is how you'd want it to be. If there was room to put anything else in there I'd be afraid the sensor would fall out while running. So a word of advice: Don't try to stuff anything else in this pouch except the sensor or you run the risk of compromising it.Bottom line: If you're looking for a pouch to put your Nike+ sensor in, grab this one. It's cheap, built well and serves its purpose easily and effectively.
It takes some getting used to. Not as fantastic as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong, the thing works! Very flexible, silent, easy to clean, my desk space seems bigger then when using a conventional keyboard. Everything that was promised. But due to its flexibility, keying things takes some getting used to. You need to hit the keys on their center and hard or it won't always take. The space bar, the back space and hitting caps almost every time I want the letter A are a few of my common errors. It does take some getting used to. In a way, I miss my standard keyboard and might even revert back to it. That's not to say that I regret the purchase. It's a cool product, but i don't know... I just think that maybe for everyday use at home, the standard keyboard ends up with a the advantage.
I've had this amp running now for about 3 weeks. Very clean sound. I'm using it to drive old Bose 901's through the Bose equalizer from a Harmon-Kardon preamp out. Nice complement to the system. Just what I wanted at a great price also.
Outstanding buy.The TV was delivered quickly and in perfect condition.I was very pleased with ease of purchase and it is everything it is supposed to be.
I was able to pick this laptop up recently for $450 shipped. At that price, it's a BARGAIN (unless you can score a "black friday" special waiting in line for a few hours). At another price point, however, my opinion would probably not be as favorable, but here we go....Pros:Decent speed (1.73 GHz Celeron M)Decent memory 512 Mb on a single DIMM (easily upgrade to 1 Gb by adding another 512 Mb DIMM)DVD-RW with dual layer supportB/G WiFi built in6 cell battery (haven't really tested out life yet)15.4" Brightview widescreen and decent graphics support (Intel Express with up to 128 Mb shared--obviously not a gaming laptop)60 Gb HD (5400 RPM)USB 2.0 x 2S-video and VGA out.Suprisingly good sound (from the built in JBL speakers)NOT refurbished, with a 1 year HP/Compaq warranty.Best I could find for a refurbished laptop with the above specs (smaller HD and no DVD-RW) was around $500-550. New laptops with the above specs were around $550-600. At $450, it's a steal.Cons:1.) no PCMCIA/Express card/PC card slot.2.) smallish HD3.) heavy (about 6 lbs)4.) no docking connector (in case you want to use a docking station, you've got to go USB).My breakdown: It's a solid, basic laptop that does basic functions well and can even burn you a few DVDs.5/5 if it were $3504/5 since it was $450.I'd only give it 2/5 if I had to pay $550-600 for it.
I have a DSCW7 Sony Cyber Shot camera ..... which had initially only 32mb memory ..... only used to store 11 pictures ...... had to find some good n which fits my camera ..... found this stick ..... through which I can store up 285 pictures ..... can store even more if I use 5 megapixel mode in my camera .....
Nice grab and go tripod. Has the weight to dampen vibrations but still light enough and small enough to take with you easily enough. However, the wedge is near useless if you are using a tracking scope. There's no fine adjustment other than moving the entire tripod left/right and up/down is very hard to adjust in small increments. If you're looking for a nice tripod for grab and go, works great. If you're looking for a wedge... keep looking.
I hated the Zune! I tried to use it for a few days and was not happy a all. It would not download songs from the Zune Martketplace. It would not tell me how to get them to download. It only told me to go to some forum and post all of the infomation about my zune. I was not going to do that. I just bought the stupid thing already it wasn't going to work right! So, I have already returned the Zune and bought an Ipod instead. MUCH EASIER!! Very happy with the Ipod! I did not have the patience for the Zune. Maybe if I was more tech savvy it would not have been so bad. I just want something I can download songs to easily and not have any problems. Not the case with the Zune. Good Luck!
Not much use for this card, [the price] is too much for this card.get something less expensive, besides the upcoming Rodeon 9700 will be much better than this card it will run 340Mhz core 700Mhz DDR with 256Bit DDR unlike Nivida 128Bit.Don't waste your money on Geforce4
I bought three of these umbrellas over a year ago after reading about them in a Strobist article. They have been fantastic. They hold up as well as the much higher priced brands after over a year of commercial field abuse. Their most endearing attribute is that they double fold when collapsed, so they are ultra compact when folded. Best of all, I have not had a single failure of any kind since I bought the trio. I am not overly gentle with my photo tools, and this product has never let me down. Buy a lightweight, ultra collapsible stand, bungee the two together, an you have a portable light studio for your Speedlight and Pocket Wizard combo that is as as compact as a small folded newspaper, and pleasingly light to boot.One review mentioned that the umbrellas included the Adorama logo on the outside perimeter. It's very true. I was surprised to see dual brands printed there, but after considering that my first purchase from Adorama was in the early 1980's, and that I have bought everything from film to large format lenses from Adorama since that time without a single complaint, I welcome the Adorama logo as an old friend, and I'm more than happy to display the name wherever I shoot.
The speakers sound great. Much louder than typical i-pod docs. Portability is great by having both (1) Electrical plug power and (2) Battery powered. The seller shipped the product to the wrong address. Had to personally track down and pick up the product from the individuals incorrectly receiving my product.
I returned this item (and bought the Panasonic DMR-ES30VS) for primarily two reasons.The first is the remote control is almost nonresponsive. You have to perfectly aim it at precisely the right spot on the unit for it to work. Hence, buttons tend to get repeatedly pushed at "varying" angles just to get a response. This so VERY annoying and it will drive you nuts!I thought perhaps the batteries that came with the remote were just bad...? but a replacement set was no better. Then when I saw other reviews of this same experience, I knew it was just a bad remote design. What I find so odd is I have a Samsung DLP TV and its remote (similar shape and design) does not exhibit this phenomena.Second, there is a lack of INPUT jacks on the unit. It's as if the Samsing engineers decided this unit and a TV would be the only entertainment appliances a consumer would own. It has component and S-video OUTPUT jacks, but the only INPUT jack is a crummy composite. For those people like me who use their one HDMI jack for their cablebox, the lack of good INPUT jacks was a huge disappointment.The Panasonic I echanged for by contrast at least hasS-video INPUT jacks so I could connect my cablebox more effectively to my DVD recorder. IMO, it is also a superior picture and its user interface more intuitive.
Easy to install. Fast. Excellent software. Everything worked without a problem, and without a call to technical support. All wireless clients can print, everyone can get on the internet, fast, everyone has their own email. This is one best buys I've made to date. Excellent!
I have had this modem for 2 or 3 years now and I don't have one problem with it. When I have had a problem, tech support from Motorola solved it ASAP! I thought this would break after a year and it's still going strong. If you want a modem and router in one, this is the product for you!
I purchased this cord to upgrade from the standard 18 awg wimp that came with my subwoofer. At 14 awg, it is indeed premium and fits into the universal socket nice and snug. Just wish they had other lengths for my other A/V equipment. If you believe in premium cables, why not upgrade the power cord as well?
I bought two Kingston KVR133X64C3/512 512MB 133MHz Non-ECC CL3 DIMM Memory Modules for my old Dell Dimension 4300 desktop computer and they work great. The modules easy to install and fit perfectly. My new memory was recognized instantly by my computer and I could immediately see the improvement in performance. This generic Kingston Value Ram (KVR) is a great deal compared to many of the other memory modules out there that are specifically designed for my Dell computer. This memory works perfectly, so why spend the extra money?
Pros: Good speakers, good range, remote is a nice feature.Cons: Uses 6C batteries per speaker, audio device has to be on 50-75% volume before it will connect to the wireless speakers. Not much bass, but quality sound for size.I use them mostly with my mp3 player & computer, but have connected them to tv.
I ordered two of these SCSI hard drives from Aeon Micro.Both arrived in the factory wrap unopened. Both were very well packed.Shipment was faster than promised. The drives are now in 24/7 service with no problems. I'm now buying two more! Very good value!
Amazing comfortPretty good noise cancellingGreat price compared to others.Best deal i'd sayOf course, i dont care much about the quality of the music as i use it in Manhattan subways to tune out the trains and listen to my Podcasts (spoken word).
My boyfriend and I bought this for our PS3, and it came sooner than expected-- Which of course, is a big plus. It came in good condition and works very well. It's hard to believe we spent so little on this, but it was well worth it. Five stars.
This is a nicely designed camera. It's well balanced in the hand and the features are accessible without searching the menu, which means it's faster in the field. I resisted the urge to buy more resolution and a hot shoe because the ease of a built-in flash and the high quality of optical zoom is much more practical. Pixels are nothing without optics! I shoot everything from horses at liberty to paintings for reproduction and so far I've been delighted with the results. Shooting in a dusty, dark indoor riding arena is the ultimate test. I was pleased with the lack of digital noise. I've had my Fuji S5200 for a couple of weeks and am very happy with my choice.
(First day)Bought this one coz of the reviews..."research helps"Well I had to return the first one that came coz it didnt play cds just dvds(so I rated it one star/so disappointed)...so I had to waitAnd the wait was worth it...I have no basis of comparison-I dont know if APEX players are the same in regards to 5 disc or single disc carousel types(they are cheap and some say that they are a bang for the buck but there some reviews said it really did look like its price-cheap and easily breaks)...this is my first dvd player and it is pretty nice.It has lots of features.Great Picture and sound (While watching Lord of the Rings)...all you can expect from a great dvd player. All for the [an awesome price] plus shipping. But seems like the price shot up! My only advice is that if you are going to buy a DVD player buy the one for Price and quality and I guess this was the one.Hopefully its sturdy enough to last me for years...Amazon[.com] is awesome!!!
I purchased a Visikey keyboard in a Staples store less than 2 years ago. I've had HP, Microsoft and Logitech keyboards and I've gone back to a Logitech. I initially liked the Visikey keyboard but that wore off fast (pun intended). The Visikeyboard is a nice design and layout with terrific large "print" labeled keys, but that is the problem, the keys are printed and the print comes off in less than a couple months time. To the company's credit, they were good and fast sending replacement keys but who wants to constantly have to replace keys. I have replaced keys (many of the same ones)a number of times. The other issues I have are the "click clacky" slow response key action and the fact that the "wake" and "power" buttons never worked. The "sleep" button worked fine. I think the basic design and idea for this keyboard are both good but they need to do a good bit of refining and also come up with a better and long lasting print to label the keys. I was amazed last week after hooking up my new Logitech Illuminated keyboard how fast I was able to type again after using the the slower action Visikey keyboard.
IF you're looking for an ac wall charger for your zen vision m, this is the one to get. I have had it for 2 months now and not one problem. It charges incredibly fast. Approximately an hour for a full charge. It's amazing. And another plus is that it connects directly to the zen. There is no need for the extension that is required to connect the zen to the usb cord or a/v cord. This charger is perfect!
I am really happy with my new purchase. The still picture quality is great and so is the resolution on the DVD movies I have recorded so far. Also the low light performance is great.Only negative is that it tend to give red eyes, when using the flash on still pictures, when there is insufficient background light and the software that comes with the package is pretty poor if you want to do something serious with your movies/pictures.
Surely I will get more! that brand is very good but is not available in brazil... i wish it was
Author Lois McMaster Bujold is best known for her &quot;Vorkosigan&quot; novels. That &quot;The Curse of Chalion&quot; is not another one of those excellent adventures is one of the few faults of this marvelous and intelligent book.Cazaril is a man who has been through life's wringer. Caz is a former soldier of the nation of Chalion, who when taken prisoner was sold as a galley slave. The broken remnants of a shattered man have walked across two countries in the hopes of finding some menial service and a warm place by the fire in service at the castle where he served as a page in his youth.Instead, he finds himself swept up in events seemingly beyond his control, and is appointed as the royal tutor and secretary to the Royesse Iselle, as well as tutor to Iselle's older companion, Lady Betriz.Iselle's younger brother, Royse Tedeiz, is the heir to the throne of Chalion, and as a result, Cazaril ends up with his charges amidst the scheming, plotting and corruption of the Royal court, where the childless Roya is not well, and vultures in human form are waiting to swoop in for what scraps of power can be obtained. Worse for Caz, he finds himself forced to defend his young charge from enemies from his own past, as well as newer foes.But more is at work than mere political corruption. A curse is at work, blighting the entire royal house. To his horror, Cazaril finds himself forced into the position as a pawn of the gods, a place that no man should be.This is an intelligent book, and Ms. Bujold paints her characters, especially Cazaril, with an exquisite touch. The author has created a vivid and vibrant world, with an intriguing theology, well defining the costs of what it means to be a &quot;saint&quot; of the divine.The sole flaw of this book is that it is perhaps a bit on the short side, with certain matters being resolved a bit too quickly. As a result, the true rating of this book is 4.5, but 5 stars have been awarded due to the superior nature of this novel.If you've only read Ms. Bujold's outstanding sci-fi works, &quot;The Curse of Chalion&quot; provides a great chance for the reader to see the consistent excelence of this author. Get this book!
unfortunately sometimes you receive a product and it is incompl&egrave;tethat was the case with the PF12.1 filter, i received the filter but not the tabs to attach to monitor. I conctacted Vema customer service and they were great at trying to find a solution and my problem was taking care without 2 days.
I love the features of this product, but the quality is something to be desired. The Mac people love to talk about the PC's "Blue Screen of Death", well, this Apple product has the "Black Apple of Death". It freezes and locks on a regular basis. If you are lucky, it only seizes for a few minutes and then resets. If it is not your lucky day, it will freeze completely and be completely useless until the battery dies and it can be recharged. I have the same complaint as everyone else, too, it was marred and scratched with hours of purchase. I'm sorry I bought this product. I love having an mp3 player that plays video, but I should've bought a different brand. Thankfully, there are many 3rd party companies that make accessories, because Apple charges a whole lot of money for every little thing.
Todays digital amateurs and novices looking for a good camera have a plethora of choices: Huge mega-pixles, techno-savvy features, and then there's the varied prices. Yet the achilles heel of many digital cameras is they accel in some aspects, but disappoint in others. The Kodak C330 and its Kodak kin are spot-on in all three aspects. Specifically, the Kodak C330 is the Swiss army knife of digital photography.I have used Kodak digital cameras before and was impressed early with their ease of use, large screen, unimcumbered layout, and easy to use 'EasyShare' software. I shopped for Canon, Nikon, and Pentax cameras to get a sense of what features and prices I could expect. The Kodak C330 and kin first impressed me with their simple layout; big buttons, not those that resemble small cell-phone buttons. Second, the big and bright screen size made it easy to see the picture I took, even in direct sunlight. The simple menu on the camera made the learning curve short, thus giving me an out-of-the-box experience. It uses either SD or MMC cards for additional memory. I suggest going with SD memory as they hold more memory than the older MMC and are now fairly inexpensive. The zoom lens works efficiently and the zoom controls are a cinch to use. Another user-only discovery: The battery life in these cameras is amazingly long! Finally the EasyShare software was a joy to use: Simple and intuitive for both amateurs and novices alike: I easily maneuvered between taking Color,B&W;, and Sepia pictures. Transferring pictures from camera to PC was very quick!The only dissappointment was with the Kodak Retinar lens. I wish Kodak would have instead used their German Schneider-Kreutznach lens it uses in their upper cameras. The Schneider-Kreutznach lenses are superior to many, if not all the lenses I have seen in and on digital cameras. Likewise, please be forewarned of cheap digital cameras that use inferior lenses. I have learned that while some cameras are feature-laden with techno-gizmos, this sometimes conceals a inferior lens. After all, no feature on any camera is more tangible than the lens itself.The Kodak C330 is a great camera for those interested in digital photography and don't want to spend a fortune. You ought to consider this little Swiss Army knife of a camera. It will not disspoint!
For such a product, there's not so much to say except it was the right item, it arrived on time, it was free of any apparent defects, and it worked. As a reserve cartridge, though, all I did was test it. Complete satisfaction is dependent on whether I get the approximate 5,500 pages of printing that I'm supposed to. Does it have the full supply of ink for its price? I, of course, haven't determined that. Until then, it just gets a 4/5.
I bought this because it said it was for the MS Sidewinder. Apparently it's only for a very specific Sidewinder, and not the one I have. Thus, it is useless. There are no drivers available. Either it works or it doesn't. For me, it didn't.
This camcorder is great. It is both easy to use, and records beautifully. A great camcorder in this price range.
if you know someone who is not really up-to-date on technology. but, you want to share photos with them. you can give them this device that hooks straight up to their tv. and all they have to do is insert the floppy that you made for them to see all of the pics on it. you can send them new floppys every so often to see new pics instead of dealing with prints and photo albums. perfect for elderly people who have trouble turning pages and flipping through pics. great idea!
I am very happy with these speakers. They installed very easily and sound great. would recommed them to anyone.
Positives:- Good isolation- Lots of tips to custom fit- At times, sound greatNegatives:- Can be pretty touchy to get adjusted correctly- At times, the bass for me is overdoneOverall, good enough for me to keep them but I wasn't blown away.
I've been debating on getting one of these for the past 6 weeks ever since I got my new (to me) 03 Camry. I had a Sony head unit with ipod capability installed a month ago but it just wasn't cutting it for me because of the difficult navigation with the one line text.So today I made the decision to get this unit installed at Circuit City. I paid $100 extra for them to install it even though it took them about 20 minutes.. I think it's people like me who keep them in business but what can I say, I couldn't soder back in high school shop class and am too lazy to learn now. I'm more of a computer guy and I'm not too good with my hands.I gave the guy and extra $30 to install the bypass to watch DVDs while the car is in drive (his idea). I doubt I'll ever watch them because it seems very dangerous but I'll put them on for the passenger sometimes.Here are some positives I've found so far:- Navigation is acurate and pretty fast loading.- Very customizable including LED color and welcome background image- Ipod integration is amazing. no more scrolling one song at a time. I can look through playlists, genres, artists, etc. Even has Ipod scroll wheel- Sound quality seems better than my factory CD player- Pioneer is a great name in high-end state-of-the-art electronics straight from Japan so I expect it to last a while- Unit is aesthetically pleasing (It's &lt;#000000> for you web designers) and blends with most if not all car dashesNegatives:- Screen hard to see/read when it's daytime and sun is shining on it but there's really no way around that right now- One disc slot means limited navigation while other CD/DVD is in the drive- I'm a more worried that my car will get broken into now (so I'm trying to think of a way to cover this when I have to park in bad areas)Anyway if you're thinking about it like I was and can't decide, I'd say go for it because you only live once and you need to enjoy your time here on earth. Happiness is the secret to life and this unit will give you years of car enjoyment.
I have waited a while before writing a review of the Zenith HDR-230 in order to gain some experience and learning curve..This unit is really excellent, especially when paired up with a DVD-RW/VCR unit.. Recording HDTV content to the unit's in-built hard drive is a really nice feature for the ability to record a future program, however I also prefer moving content off of the hard drive in order to free up space, and save a program as part of an archive.My HDR-230 is part of a home theater system based around the HP VP6120 DLP Video projector ($1500), an Onkyo 5 DVD disk-changer and 600 Watt Dolby 6.1 amplifier unit ($400), Zenith DVD-RW/VHS VCR unit ($400), and an 8-foot da-lite brand projection screen, which results in an 8-foot wide (diagonal measurement) screen image. The entire package ended up at an investment level of approx $2800 which is a bargain basement price for such a quality result..A nice feature of the HDR-230 is that the output format is front-panel selectable. Note that the Y Pb Pr (component video) output is only available for 1080i, 720p, 720i, and 480p.. However there is an un-intended consequence of selecting the 480i output format, and that is that the unit will output content that can be down-converted from, for example 1080i, to 480i, and then the content can be routed to a DVD recorder or VCR that has S-video or standard video inputs ...In doing this, my results seem to indicate that recording to DVD-RW disks in this manner is very similar to the playback resolution of typical DVD movies. It is not recommended that recordings be made to VHS tapes, as the result will be the further down-conversion to NTSC video format which is much poorer quality..The overall result is a large amount of flexiblity..I very much recommend the HDR-230 for anyone that would like to put together an entry-level system that outperforms many systems that currently can go for five to six thousand dollars..A word of caution for those that wish to record commercially-broadcast movies to DVD disk in this manner, it is really worth the price to purchase your favorite DVD movies if you wish to build up a collection. The reason is that having to deal with 3 minutes of commercials every 10 minutes is simply not worth the time involved..
It doesnt have all the features of the SP100 but for its price its the best mp3-cd player on the market. You dont find many quality players for under 100. I have yet to find any flaws with the player.I stongly reccommend this player to anybody looking for a new cdplayer. Sure ti doesnt have the backlit display but hey thats what flashlights are made for if your in the dark and need light. The only feature i wish it did have the the upgradeable codecs. Otherwise great player for the cost.
I use these in the workplace for workstation connections and patch cables at the switch. They work well, plug in & unplug easily and seem fairly durable. We never re-use cables once used, so this has been an economical solution that performs.
Probably the best deal you can possibly get on a solid wide-format color inkjet, from anyone. However, word of warning: as of not (August 2002), there are NO drivers for this on Mac OS X... so it's completely useless with that. You'll have to use OS9, or a PC to print from.I have the networking card from a different epson printer, that works with this as well, and it's pretty nice to be able to print to it from anywhere on the network, so realize that's an option as well.It does suck down ink a bit, and the startup time is quite long (often 3 minutes from turn on to printing), but this is the case with all Epson printers of the era (this printer first came out in 1999 I believe.)Overall, if you really need the wide-format printing, this is probably the printer to get for under [dollar amount]; it's definitely got some quirks, and until they release OS X drivers I'm bummin', but it is a nice printer for full-page bleed proofs, etc.
Bought this from Amazon in March 2006. It worked for a few days then died. To make a long story short it took Panasonic 3 months to resolve the situation. They finally ended up buying the TV back. Usually I have had good luck ordering electronics through Amazon, but remember you can't send big TV's back to Amazon even if it breaks a few days after buying (this policy was disclosed when I purchased the TV so I am not complaining about this, only Panasonics Service). I took the refund and bought an LCD TV direct from a prominent computer maker. They have an advance exchange service policy which is a better option for this kind of purchase.
Well I must say it; I am quite pleased with this camera. After shopping around, I found that this is probably the best camera for the money I was willing to spend. I originally was going to purchase the S630 but after seeing that the S730 does video at 30fps, I changed my mind. I felt that for the extra $20 or so is worth it. I also had a $25 dollar gift card but still, even if I didn't have that I still probably would have spent the money. At first, I was skeptical seeing how I was getting such a high res (7.2MP) camera for such a cheap price. I was worried the pictures would be blurry or the shutter speed wouldn't be that great but I was so wrong. Not only does the Auto setting work great but it also has a (ASR) feature. This is great for taking steady shots at a concert or moving. I was surprised how good it took pictures; it took almost freeze frame shots while moving in my car out the left driver side window. Some of the things I love about it are the video capabilities w/audio and the high quality pictures as well as shake reduction. I'm also extremely happy with the fact that it has a manual adjustment feature. With this, you can set the cameras shutter speed as well as a number of other things. I was able to take some cool looking night photographs setting it at an 8second shutter. There are also some editing features you can use to edit the pictures while they are still in the camera, fun stuff. The only negatives I found are how when taking a video the audio isn't the greatest but it's still pretty good. Sometimes the audio has a slight popping sound every so often but it's only a minor annoyance and isn't a big deal even for me and I'm very picky. The other issue with the audio is how the camera cuts it out when zooming in and zooming out. I have a feeling this is because of the sound the lens makes when zooming in and out so that it doesn't get put in with the audio on the video. Another small problem was when I first started using the camera I put the Duracell batteries that they gave me in and it was already at 2 notches within a few mins of playing with it. I was kinda put off at first but I said lets try my NiMH batteries since the camera has an Alkaline and NiMH setting. Those worked way better. 2650NiMH batteries seem to out power the Alkalines I was using. I have a feeling though that if I tried those Energizer e2 batteries they would probably work even better. Still the rechargables lasted a whole day of playing with the camera taking images with flash, zooming in and out, recording 30min worth of video and such. Anyway, here's a list of Pros and Cons.Pros:- 7.2MP Pictures- 3x Optical Zoom / 5x Digital- Manual Options- 640x480/320x240 Videos @ 15 or 30fps w/audio- SD Cards (up to 4GB) &lt; I use a 2GB SD- (ASR) Automatic Shake Reduction? &lt;I think thats what its called- NiMH options as well as other fun little featuresCons:- Battery Life is Good with Alkalines to Great with NiMH- Average Video Audio- Uses Battery to power when connected to PCAnyway, it's a pretty impressive camera for such a cheap price. It's almost comes close to the quality pictures that my dads 8MP Sony Cybershot DSC-F828 Camera takes and that thing was way more expensive that this one. If you have the money and do not want to spend over 200 for good pictures and want video with audio as well as other fun features this is your best bet.
The purchase of this product was a knee jerk reaction/purchase to being broken into last fall. The choice of having nothing vs having to subscribe to an alarm service was not pleasing. A relative has a similar DIY alarm system and said they were happy with it and this provided a middle ground.As stated, the instructions are a little hard to digest at first, but once you understand it, it's fairly easy to program the unit and sensors. (The picture shows the alarm having an extendable antenna as well as the sensors, but the unit received did not have any.)The supplied no name batteries didn't last very long. The one motion sensor that is in a high traffic area died with in 3 months and the replacement battery is not doing so well (brand name). So don't be surprised if you have to replace the 9V battery twice or three times a year in high traffic areas. The remote control battery is an odd ball size that I only found at Radio Shack (didn't look online, it was actually stocked). I purchased extra motion sensors and the door sensors I have not mounted yet. Keep extra batteries for the sensors around and check the sensors that they are working.The unit is suppose to have a battery backup, but I have yet to see how that works. If you have to manually switch it over, then it's pointless (only skimmed the manual). I unplugged the unit expecting it to keep "alive" and it went off. If I want it to last/work during a power outage, I might as well get an uninterrupted power supply they use for computers. Also, when the unit is plugged into the phone line and you are using it, it makes a beeping or chirping noise that is heard. If the phone is plugged into the unit, it actually hangs up on you! Factory says this isn't right, but I don't want to sent it back and NOT have protection.I purchased two units, giving one to a friend who has experienced multiple break-ins. Since then, he has been broken into once since it was installed. The unit did call him and his kids and he called me to check his home (less then 5 min way). He also did not use the door sensor, only relying on the supplied motion alarm. The alarm will scare people off, but be warned, there is still time between activating and actually getting someone there- at least 5-7 min or more. If you want a faster response time, then pay for a monitored alarm service. (Or purchase the external siren to alert neighbors quicker.) Once I walked into my house forgetting to disarm the unit with the remote control, it went off using the motion sensor and called me with in 5-7 seconds of going off. I test my sensors at least every 3-4 months to make sure they set the unit off and to make sure it calls me.I have experienced one false alarm. The unit went off and called. Upon inspection of home, the unit reset it's self (I didn't memorize all the codes for remote operation)- all doors and windows were secure. Unit was still armed when entering (used remote to disarm). It is unclear if it was a malfunction, or if the motion sensors detected a movement. We have never had any issues with drapes and heat vents in the past, but we suspected it. Unless someone was trying to jimmy a sliding glass door and brushed up against the blinds creating movement(?)- but I have not tested that idea.It was recommend by local law enforcement that an external audible siren be also used. The internal alarm and unit going off is enough for 'noise' inside the home, but for an alarm to work effectively, an external siren is suggested to alert neighbors of any problems. (I maybe ordering more internal plug in sirens or one or two external battery powered sirens.)Would I recommend this alarm? Yes and no. Does it work... yes, but not perfectly. Are there better out there, I'm sure there are. Do your research, see what is available. I have it already, so I'm making do.(Alarms are just one tool to help secure a location. It is not a substitute for not having good door locks/dead bolts. Next step in home defense is to install cameras to record the exterior and any visitors. That way, intruders 'risk' being identified if they try.... Multiple layers of protection will HOPEFULLY deter intruders from choosing your home. And yes, dogs are part of that layer also!)PS-IMPORTANT NOTE---- IMPORTANT NOTEIMPORTANT: When using an alarm system that does NOT call a security monitoring service, DO NOT tell people that. It's better to make people think it is a MONITORED service. If you tell "friends" and the word gets around, the wrong people could find out. And then the wrong people know that they have "time" before someone actually shows up. Right?
This isn't a true 4x2 matrix switch. It does not work to select one input to go to both outputs at the same time. You can but the signal gets messed up.
The previous Sony S2, model SRF-M80V had two AAA batteries. This one , model SRF-M85V, has only one. I presume this is the reason for the terrible FM reception. Hay Sony, isn't the primary purpose of a radio to BE a radio?
I've been using these headphones almost daily for about 5 years since I first saw and purchased them at my local electronic store in 2007. When my first two pairs got eaten by my vacuum cleaner, they were no longer sold in-stores so I ordered here. My current two pairs I've been using almost 3 years now with no issues.These are by far the best designed headphones I've ever used. The sound quality is superb, and they are very comfortable to wear. One of the best things I like about these headphones is that you can still hear your surroundings while hearing quality sound through the headphones. (They have enough power to overcome environment noise if you want to do that too though.). To top it off, they come with 2 pairs of blue/silver clips to suit your preference.COMFORT:You really can't feel them on. I only get minimal soreness if I wear these over 3 hours at a time. I've spent whole days at a time with these guys. They really make house moving and daily chores less of a drag. They don't make your ears sweat like the circumaural headphones either. They don't fall off when running!SOUND:The quality is clear and bass is deep. They're comparable to the highly rated Senheiser HD201 but without the discomfort of having a clunky circumaural (over-ear) headset heating up your ears and causing sweat.DURABILITY:In all the years I've owned mine, I've never had one become damaged. I have accidentally yanked the cables, but I've experienced no issues. I have never dropped them, but they do seem they are a bit fragile. To be honest, I'm not sure they would survive a 4 foot drop to a hard floor.OTHER NOTES:I use 2 pairs of these Sony MRDQ22LP on a daily basis both indoors and outdoors. They have no problem getting a little wet from sweat. You can easily remove and wash the foam or replace the foam if you want. I have about 3 extra pairs in storage in the event the ones I currently use damage or get lost. I suggest you do the same if you like these. These aren't very popular and are only sold at a few places online (no longer in stores as far as I know). These were originally about fifteen USD in the stores, so I wouldn't spend much more than that if you do find them.
I bought this cable and two other colors of the same brand 8 months ago, and they've been working fine. I've been getting my cables from Cables To Go since the mid-90's and they've always been very high quality at a great price. Highly recommended!
I bought one of these new in 2003 and used it to transfer my videotapes to dvd, I had well over 1000. plus I have used it to transfer Church events, parties, home movies, etc and given the dvds to over 50 people and there has never been a complaint about the dvds or their quality. I also used it to record TV I could watch later, erase it and rerecord weekly and it has worked flawlessly till last december 08, it began to fail to record dvds but the player itself still perfroms flawlessly, and I have HEAVILY used it! I replaced it with a reconditioned one bought here on Amazon, at 1/4 of the original price in 2003, and am very happy with it, it is just like new, and will most likely order another. I bought a new Samsung over Christmas and the dvds it makes are not compatible with my other players, 3 types, however the ones made on the Emerson are compatible. I 've been very pleased with this product.
I really love this mouse.I've had Logitech mice for years, and this feels as good as any Logitech I've ever used. I have fairly big hands, and some mice feel cramped. This does not. I don't notice it at all.Some have complained about the weight, and it is a little heavy, but I find that to be a boon. It stays where I put it. I don't overshoot my target at all, and if I did, I'd probably just need to turn down the sensitivity.I use a Mac, and have no use for the extra buttons on mice today. I just want a mouse with three buttons (left, center, right), and a scroll wheel. The fact that this scroll wheel also tilts left and right is another bonus. I don't even use the other buttons on the mouse.My favorite, FAVORITE part about this mouse is the scroll wheel. I have it turned to flywheel mode, and this thing spins like crazy! I can get to the bottom of a long document EASILY now. I hate having to scroll, scroll, scroll to get down through a long document. Now I can just give my wheel a good spin and it takes me a nice long way down the document. Sometimes I find myself spinning the wheel just for fun.That brings me to the thing that takes getting used to, and why this only gets four stars. The wheel likes to spin. If you even barely touch it in passing, it'll start to spin. I have had to learn how to keep my finger on the wheel if I need to make fine adjustments, and how to lift my finger off of the wheel so I don't inadvertently cause it to start spinning again. It's not a huge problem, but it just takes a little getting used to.I find its accuracy to be top-notch, no issues there. I upgraded from a corded Microsoft mouse, and on that one I found myself often accidentally pressing the center key when I was just trying to scroll, and accidentally pressing the right mouse button. This Logitech has much more resistant buttons, which I personally find a huge improvement. I haven't accidentally pressed any of my mouse buttons once since I bought it.The teflon feet look perfectly solid on this, but I have no doubt they'll eventually peel off. All mice seem to have this problem. To the reviewer whose feet came off in the first day, I don't know what to say. Mine have been fine.All in all, a great, well-made product. Not too expensive, great features, and a nice-feeling mouse. I would definitely buy one of these again, even for my Mac laptop.
What an excellent camera!!!I recently bought one and took it on a trip to Europe. We're just back and the photos are amazing.I tried the various photographic modes and they deliver the goods.The camera is very easy to operate, and the zoom is very very useful.I would suggest at least 1/2Gb memory because of the size of the photos.
The Zen Vision W fulfills every need for a portable entertainment device. If battery life was just a little longer it would be perfect.I know others might criticize the size and weight,but how else are you going to have decent sized wide screen? The device has to be at least as big as the screen. If you want small then buy a smaller device. Beautiful!
After much research online and in-store found this product. Shoewallet Active Gear LLC had to ship this product twice (first one did not arrive) - thanks. Fits well on my shoe and does not move - well made. Standard credit cards & drivers license go outside ([...])!
I cannot say enough good things about this Sony product. I am happy with just about every aspect of this disc player. And I'm afraid that I'm going to have to disagree with the other reviewer on the running thing. I run 5 miles a day, six days a week. I've had the DEJ825 for almost a year now, and I can say that it has only skipped three times in all those months, and each time, it was very close to when the batteries need recharged. I've had it out in extreme cold, extreme heat, humid conditions, windy conditions, all sorts of weather. This thing has been a great companion on my runs.
Excellent product, excellent price, excellent speed of arrival (standard shipping...arrived in less than 4 days from the date of ordering until delivery)
I purchased this product for one primary reason - to block specific callers from ringing my phone. While this caller ID does have other fuctions, this was, for me, the only reason I purchased it.Unfortunately, it failed at this job and even created other problems. Each time someone on the "blocked" list called the phone would ring for a fraction of a second. Doesn't sound bad, but it was. At times it was more jarring than having the phone ring normally. Also, at least once, one of the blocked callers got through. Not sure why that happened.In order for this product to attempt to control who gets through and who doesn't it has to be the first thing connected to your primary phone jack. While that's logical, it also creates a problem that will be a negative for anyone with more than one phone. This caller ID blocked the ID information from being forwarded to my two phones. So the phone rings and the only way you'll know who's calling is to get up and look at the base unit that could be in another room or even on the other side of the house. Very inconvenient.I used this caller ID for about a week and I knew it wasn't going to work. It barely did what it was supposed to and was more of a hassle than anything else. I contacted Smarthome, the Amazon distributor, and they were very courteous and took the item back and paid for the shipping back to them. I'd probably purchase from them again given how they handled the situation. But as for this product, I really can't think of anyone who would find it useful given its limitations.
Extremely comfortable and tight fit to block ambient noise. Awesome bass. My third pair (because I keep losing them). Returned skull crusher "smokin buds" and ordered these because I remembered how much better they were.
I love this dome hub. It works well even without the external powersupply.Recommend.
I got this little guy to clean fingerprints and crud off of my EOTech EXPS2-0 . It works PERFECTLY. Use the brush for big stuff, flip the pen over for detail work.Every time I use it on the EOTech, the dang thing looks brand new.It's a super small pen that fits great in the range bag.Buy a couple. Highly recommended.
I purchased this Crosley CR73-3 Celebrity 3-Disc Entertainment Center Audio System with the matching wood table from JCPenney just 2 years ago. Very seldom use the cd player and record player. Turned the radio on mostly on weekends. But used the casstte player often. Well, the cd player and record player just stopped functioning a week ago. I couldnt even get the cd player drawer to open. When I finally did open it and inserted a cd it wouldnt play it, so I decided to ck the record player and it wouldnt work either. Only the radio and casstte player now function. I paid over $250 dollars for this sorry piece of Crosley product! I will NEVER buy anything else with their name attached to it. Just a waste of good money.
The headphones sounded pretty good while they worked. The soud quality was not super awesome but having the subwoofers was pretty nice. They fit very well and were very comfortable which was also very nice. The problem I found is that, like other people, my speakers started to die after very little use. At this point only one speaker is working correctly and neither subwoofer functions anymore. I expected better given skullcandy's reputation but I was let down. If you buy these and they last, then more power to you, they aren't bad sounding but they seem to have a tendency to die.
On the good side, it was a little quieter than the basic power supply my HP computer came with, but not as quiet as I was hoping for, especially for triple the price of a basic one.Also its cooling fan died after 6 months of use, making it basically useless, even though it continued to supply power to the computer. I found its fan failed when my computer overheated and I looked inside and saw it wasn't spinning.
sobre este articulo no tengo critica alguna estoy totalmente conforme y satisfecho, hasta me gustaria comprar otro, cuando aparesca otra oferta.......
Great value and quality. Shipping was above par!!!! Would definitely buy again from this company!
I honestly just plugged it in to my Tungsten T and it works! I was impressed. Cool case too!
I've had this headset that came with an inexpensive and long lasting 900 mhz cordless phone that I bought about three years ago. I've used the headset constantly for over two of those 3 years and I LOVE IT. I'm buying a replacement because wear and tear over time has broken the plastic covering at the earpiece and also at the end cord. I've put off buying another headset because I don't like the in the ear models, so I am very happy to see that this headset is available all by itself. Definitely the best bang for the buck you can get.
I bought this machine on an AOL special sale. What a joke! The printer drivers simply will not load on a mac platform, no matter what the packaged software claims, nor will it load from the Lexmark website downloaded driver either. Now I understand that these machines are being recalled? I'm reasonably computer literate, and nothing NOTHING seems to cure the utter refusal of the printer drivers to operate in conjunction OS-9. After about 24 hours with this beast, I've had it. Mac users should look elsewhere. This one's going back for a refund.
I bought this used for $20 and it was absolutely worth it: it works perfectly as a second monitor to connect to my laptop. It's uncomplicated to set up, and does everything you'd expect a monitor to do.I would not, though, pay more than $60 for it. If you compare it to a nicer monitor, the resolution isn't the greatest, and it's pretty small.
I purchased this camera at the recommendation of my brother who had one for 4 months and it got stolen. He loved it so much he bought the exact same one again. He handed it to me at a family function and made me be in charge of taking pictures and I immediately fell in love with it. It really is user friendly. But, if you want to use advanced features, the camera has them to use. The size is right and it feels good holding it in your hands. I love that you can use the flip out screen for pictures if you'd like. I think for the money this camera is an excellent purchase for people who started taking digital pictures with "starter digital cameras". This camera is a great next step up after the starter digital cameras.
The cables are excellent quality, as they are well insulated and have ferrite cores to prevent electrical interference. I have this cable connected to a monitor from a splitter and the cable is still able to transmit a 1080P signal to it. The review about the pins makes no sense and the review about the "fat" cable issue is actually a plus.
Works really good 1080p with ps3, there's only 1 problem: there are moments when the screen turns grey, but very good.
It does exactly what it needs to do, and I actually like the look of it. My only complaint is that you've gotta jiggle the headphones a bit to get them in, and it took me a minute to figure out where the headphones hooked in, but it's been fairly smooth sailing since (with the only other bump in the road being that I can reach every button but the &quot;Volume&quot;).
A bit loud, but the CPU runs at 5 degrees above room temp, and it's overclocked by .2GHz!! I've tested the CPU at full load for hours and it never exceeded 101 Degrees Fahrenheit!!It cools like nothing I've ever seen! Thermaltake's got the right idea with the uber 3 blade fan with copper setup...
Very good cancellation except it give the ear a big pressure to cancel the noise. After using for one hour, my ear pain to death.Not suggest if your ear is sensitive.
I bought these headphones at my University's electronics store, just to ditch the earbuds that came with my iPod. Easily one of the best impulse purchases I've ever made!I'm a music major, so sound is obviously very important to me. These headphones are everything I could ask for. The sound is great in any genre of music, from bass-pumping metal to high-pitched violin concertos. The balance is fantastic, and the transition in stereo effects from one side to the other is flawless. Also, the cord is the perfect length to reach a portable device in your hip pocket.As far as small, portable headphones go, I feel these are the best you can get, especially for such a low price. I recommend these headphones to anybody who wants good-quality sound on the go, or is just pressed for cash.
I had this scanner at the track this past weekend and was very disappointed!! You couldn't make out what was said by the driver/crew and I had the volume all the way up. The radio station the race was on didn't even come in clear. May be a problem with the antenna?
Works with my motorola FRS been using it for sometime now and no problems so far. Put in rechargeable batteries and it last for 2 days without recharging.
This is my second Harmony remote, the rechargeable battery is a great addition. The price from Amazon was very competative. The remote arrived on the ship date estimated. In all, avery good experience dealing with Amazon
Great price for a simple to use portable navi system. Bought mine from Amazon for $159.99, seen elsewhere for $249.99 and above. Can 't beat the price for what you get. Touch screen interface, turn by turn directions and the AAA points of intrests are great. The only feature I wished it is to add multiple stops in your trip. Aside from that, it is great. You can't go wrong with this for the price and ease of use. The 4.3 inch screen is also a plus.
I tried this keyboard for a week. I really liked most things about it, but it has a killer weakness. The function keys don't work the way they should. When you boot, they are in this new &quot;enhanced&quot; mode. Some enhancement. I've been using computers for over 25 years, and now they change the function keys? They put a key on the keyboard that lets you toggle it, but you have to hit it every single time you boot! If you forget, you're doing stupid things like cutting and pasting or sending email instead of the action you thought you were taking.If they had an option to make it default to the normal state, I'd have kept it, but it's a deal breaker as is. I would have given this combo a 5 otherwise. I love the mouse, and cordless hookup is wonderful! This has to be the most bone-headed thing I've ever seen. I suppose if you never use your function keys, this keyboard will be great, but it's ridiculous as is. Get this - you have about 1/2 second to hit the FLock key (to toggle the function keys at boot) so you can hit the F2 key to get into the BIOS on your machine, or to hit F8 to get into safe mode. Hope you didn't miss it. I've been a happy and faithful Logitech user for 15 years. I will never buy another of their keyboards again as long as this feature is unchanged.
It's been working great so far. I haven't used it a lot but no complaints.
I bought this remote for canon digital rebel XT. Pretty much programs itself. Great asset that it clips to camera strap. Works from good distance. Highly recommend
If you are going to try and get shots of birds or want discreet shots or shots at sporting events from a distance, this is ideal.If you only want shots of your kids, indoors, etc. then this won't really help you.I agree with one review I read that when this lens is attached it makes focusing more difficult and it is really only useable in plentiful outdoor lighting.
This is my second wireless router, my second Linksys and I am most pleased. Actually, the only points to evaluate this product are (1) setup and (2) reliability. My first unit was one of the first out off of the show room floor. The one that I just bought has a very user friendly and simple setup. The warnings to "Run Disk First" are strategically placed so that you can't make an error. Connections and labels are crystal clear. Any down fall would be if it were to....stop working over the next 3 years, but I don't anticipate that since my first unit lasted almost 5 years. A great unit.
I purchased these headphones for my 2 year old son for an upcoming long flight.These headphones have a good fit and are very adjustable.As an audio engineer I cannot honestly give them 5 stars because to be honest, the audio qualityis pretty bad..... but in all fairness, let's remember these are $20 headphones.The most important thing about these is the limiter attachment to restrict overly loud levels damaging little ears.That alone was the reason for choosing to buy them.I would never condone wearing headphones for any extended length of time, either child or adult, due to the risks of prolonged headphone use.My son loves them, and I'm happy knowing that for the limited times we will let him use headphones, he is protected fromdamaging levels.
I had a Logitech and had nothing but trouble. This is the perfect alternative. It is trouble free. It stays put and does not slide around on the desk. It take up very little space. When I shut down my computer I had to play with my logitech keyboard because my computer would not recognize it. I used logitech support 23 times. Microsoft has made a great keyboard!
I bought my D40X from a vendor through amazon and added the extended warranty as I checked out. I never thought I would need it. Exactly 1 month after the Nikon warranty expired, the auto focus lens stopped working. I just called the number and sent it off by UPS. It was quickly repaired and returned working well until a year later when the flash stopped working too. Sent off and fixed immediately. The cost of one of these repairs more than pays for the warranty. I still have 2 years left and hopefully won't need it, but am glad to have it just in case. I don't know why these others are giving low ratings when they never even used the service. It does not make any sense to give an opinion on something they have no experience on.The staff I spoke to on the phone were very quick to answer calls, take my info and send the pre-paid shipping labels. Good experience all around.
Since purchasing the RCA 501 I've been extremely happy with it. I even ordered one for a family member and they've been just as pleased also. This was a great buy! It's being used on our HDTV's and the picture quality and price are outstanding!
I liked this product, it is very light and easy to carry around. Since I started using it, my laptop has not over heated or turned off.
Bought this to replace a wireless keyboard that I was having problems using with my Mac Mini. I wasn't sure if the mini's USB ports were failing (which happened when I first got it) or if it was an issue with the keyboard & mouse being wireless. Sure enough, I replaced the wireless ones with this & a cheap leftover dell mouse, and everything is working perfectly. As for the keyboard itself, it's specifically a mac keyboard (not just a windows keyboard that is compatible with a mac), is attractive and has very soft-touch keys. I can't stand keyboards that require a lot of force to push each key; I'm a programmer and I want the keyboard to work as quickly as I do -- this one fits the bill just fine. Nice & quiet, too. It's pretty long though; I'm used to a compact laptop keyboard, so having a full-size keyboard with the dedicated numeric keypad on the right takes a little getting used to.
I purchased this camera based on all of the positive reviews I read and I am not disappointed. The camera is very easy to use, is compact and takes great pictures! I wanted an easy to use, compact digital camera for traveling, and it is perfect. The "best shot" feature is helpful in getting a good shot everytime. The battery life is super -- I just used the camera on a trip to New Orleans for three days. I took over 200 pcitures and never had to recharge the battery. (I did upgrade the memory card to hold many pictures.) I recommend this camera for anyone looking for a compact, simple digital camera.
Not purchased from Amazon, but the 2nd of my dud purchases at Fry's electronics. The "cleaner" simply spins the disc while a "cushion" of cleaning material pushes down on the surface and attempts to remove dirt and smudges.I tested this item on a moderately dirty DVD and watched in amazement as it made perfect rings of grime evenly around the DVD. I applied 2 more doses of the cleaning fluid and more of the same. A useless gimmick rather than a real cleaning tool.Prior to dropping and breaking it I'd been using the "CD Stealth" cleaner, which works in a radial fashion, and had been excellent for almost 4 years.This doody is going back to Fry's and I will be getting the more expensive but proven CD Stealth again.
This is probably the most basic camera case that can be made. I really like my Dimage Z2 camera but it's unusual shape makes it nearly impossible to find a protective camera bag in any of the usual places. That said the best thing about this case is the fact that the camera fits inside properly.Unfortunately, the only thing holding the camera in is a 1/4 inch diameter velcro pad under the flap. I will not trust that 2 cent piece of velcro to hold my $400 camera in while I climb a rock on the side of a mountain or a simple flight of stairs.The backside of the camera has a beltloop. This is the only way to carry it other than hold it in your hands. Of course if you use the beltloop then you have to trust that 2 penney velcro spot with your expensive camera again.Overall this case will be fine for storing my camera, but I am still looking for something that I can actually carry it in.
when i bought it was suppose to be a 478 socket and it is not. so i never use it
The unit is very easy to hook up and use if you have an Onkyo receiver. The bottom line is that a nice home stereo system exposes the compression of the mp3 and mp4 formatted music. If you want the ability to hook up your 160 gig ipod to your home system for background music, this is perfect. If you are looking for a way to jam your favorite tunes from your ipod through your home system, this is not the best method.
Pros: Immediately noticed an improvement in multiple application performance (VoIP, P2P, MMO and FPS online gaming). Easy to install. Great packaging, decent instructions. Can't beat the price with the rebate.Cons: Required an upgrade to the firmware to work properly. The periodic "optimization" is pretty annoying. I've come across some references in tech forums to circumvent this and will probably implement.Other Thoughts: I was very skeptical before ordering this product. I already own a WRT54G and planned on installing Tomato, which apparently gives you the ability to control QoS at a much more granular level than the HBB1. The ease of installation of the HBB1, and the number of positive reviews I came across, finally swayed me to order it. This unit does what it says it does...and for the price and required effort, that's more than good enough for me. Great product. I'm recommending it to my friends and family.
I read all the reviews carefully and decided this was the lens I wanted.Took several photos last night and they are all awesome.
On an earlier review, I stated that you could not get PinP, (picture in picture), with this unit. It states in the manual that PinP is not provided, but you can get it. Press the CMD button and the W button together, for PinP. then press CMD and M together to change the position of the PinP. After realizing this, I'd have to say that I like this keyboard the best, of the different Webtv compatable keyboards. This is really comfortable, when you have to use the keyboard for long periods.
I purchased this to connect to my Uniden handset in my home-office. From previous experience, I knew I needed a stereo headset, and this is very comfortable even for extended use.
The M&M; Voice Activated Animated Talking Phone and Speakerphone combines the fun of those loveable M&M; characters with the practical convenience of handsfree dialing.Let this animated voice-controlled M&M;'s Brand character decorate your desk!You can have up to 50 voice-dialable numbers in your phone book.After a little training, all you have to do is just say the name, and he'll dial it for you!Red M&M; says things like:--- "At your service, who do you want to call?"--- "Hey we have a call ... over here!"--- "Its probably for you again"--- "Please Take it ... Please!"--- "Get it, will you? It might be for me"--- "I gotta hand it to ya ... Really I have to hand this thing to you. Grab it."Optimum speaking range is 1 to 8 feet from the phone.Closer distances result in better recognition. The phone's voice recognition feature will perform best if the phone is place on a hard, flat surface and facing the person who is speaking.Features:Animated movement will hand you the handsetAnimated hands and eyes30 second sound chip triggered by incoming callsAnimation synchronized with incoming and outgoing callsHands free speakerphone operation50 number phone book with voice activated dialingVoice-controlled phone book managerVoice Recognition On/Off selectableIn-use indicatorFlash and redial buttonsDemo buttonTone/Pule switchSpeaker phoneSpeakerphone volume controlReceiver and Ringer volume controlHearing aid compaiblePowered by AC/DC adapter, 9V DC output (Adapter included)Speaks and responds to English onlyApprox. 13" tall
Great item! High quality cable at a rock-bottom price. Bought to hook up MacBook (2008 aluminum) to my new LG LED TV (withJ-Tech Digital High Quality Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (female) Cable for Apple Macbook, Macbook Pro, iMac, Macbook Air, Mac Mini Laptop). Works perfectly out of the package. No complaints at all. If I have issues down the road, I will update. Doesn't seem to be likely though... Highly recommended!
I have enjoyed this camera for about three years now. The picture quality is good and it is easy to use. BUT, just a few days ago while taking Christmas pictures it just died! The lens is stuck in an open position and the power will not come on. I have since learned that this camera is famous for working a year or so, and then the motor quits working. I would recommend a more reliable digital camera.
This is the best cd player I've ever owned, and the ability to switch between mp3s (on disc) and audio cds is priceless. It works beautifully with winamp playlists, and NEVER skips. I couldn't be happier with it.
I bought this printer one month ago after reading all the great reviews on Amazon. I have been loving the printer until it just stopped working yesterday. I spent the whole day with the brochure and web site trying to get it going again. I finally called tech support and he told me it needed repairs and that my choices were to take it to an authorized repair location and pick it up after it had been fixed (however long that would take) or they would send me a refurbished printer. I explained that it was brand new and under warranty and that I wanted a new printer. Not a choice. I opted to have the refurbished printer within three days versus being without for an undetermined amount of time. I did tell him I would be putting a negative review on Amazon.
I purchased this modem from INVENTORYRECOVERYVA to avoid the monthly $3.00 rental fee from Comcast. The modem was shipped quickly, as described, and perfectly matches the standard issue Comcast modem.
ill rather keep checking maps on the road they are more acurate and fun, i dont know if its because the program in my gps is dated 2005 but in the south esat coast of florida with all the new developments the machine keeps givin me crazy routes or is unable to give me a route at all
I got a new job where we get to listen to music while we work, a sweet deal but reception is bad indoors so I had bought an Ipod and then went looking for something to dock it with. The MTX is easy to use, plug in, dock your Ipod, turn on the speakers, they have volume control and that's it. I haven't fully tested the sound as high as I'd go with it, in fear I'd scare my co-workers, lol. It's a great system for Ipods, it comes with different sleeves for different types of Ipod models and the price was good too.
I recently bought a LG HX350T Projector from Amazon and it work greats and for the screen I bought this item. Works great the image is very bright and its a breeze to setup. It works great because the natural resolution for my projector is 4:3 so it works very good. I wish I could say more but it works great, looks great and is easy to setup and to move.
Hooked it up, but could never figure out how to scan my old negatives. Just packed away and a waste of money.
I like this little thing alot. I used to have a wireless mouse, a big sucker that would never fit in my laptop case. When I upgraded to XP, the wireless mouse wouldn't work. So I bought this as a replacement and I'm VERY pleased.It has the benefit of a wireless in that the wire snaps back into place very easily with one small, deliberate pull so no tangles ever. It also fits in the palm of my hand or anywhere else I want to store it and I actually like the size for daily use. I have no problem with a small mouse, but then again I have a small hand. Anyway, it beats the enormous thing that was almost too big for my hand.Also, this is by far the best price I've seen. Most small computer mice are upward of $25. I was very pleased to find such a good mouse for less than $20.
Excellent picture; Easy Setup; Works great with Skype; Complements from others that view the live images. I only wish the WebCam came with more viewing props to have fun with...not really a big deal.
I purchased this to make a small home network between my main desktop computer [WIN2000], my second computer [WINME] and my laptop [WINXP]. We have a cable modem, from which we wanted to share the connection on all computers. The setup was immidiate and very simple, just plug and play. The router worked, i went through the router admin page and within no more than 2-3min i was surfing the internet on all computers. The home networking setup, so that all computers can see each other and print on our main printer was a little bit more complicated, but not because of the router, it was hard to make the WIN2000 grant connection and user rights to the WINME machine. I GIVE THIS PRODUCT AAA RATING - EXCELLENT!
This is the least expensive of four Canon lenses I own. It however is the best "walk around" lens you can imagine. Its picture quality rivals that of my "L" series lens (within reason) and its compact size makes it all the better. I recently took this lens and my 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 "IS" lens to a theme park. I walked around with them all day, and by days end this was clearly the winner as far as my neck and body were concerned. The "IS" model closest in range to this weighs about 3 times as much and is over twice the size. Now with that said, be aware this is a non "IS" lens which requires adaquate light to get good results. It can not compare to a f/2.8 "IS" lens which excels in indoor conditions with no flash, but im sure anyone with any photographic experience is aware of the same.This lens has become my only lens when comfort is a factor which needs to be taken into account. Its the "work horse" of my lens arsenal at a price you simply can not beat.
We used it to film my daughter's wedding and it was easy to use, great video quality and even easier to upload to TV screen or to pc to make a disc. Best gadget I bought this year!Not a big learning curve.. just point and shoot and ya gotta love that!
this is a bit pricy for what it is, but useful for handheld shots and if your triprod doesn't have balance indicator a good thing to use. nice and compact and seems decent quality..
The 25 ft hdmi cable was extreamly lost cost, under 10 including shipping, and works great. I cant tell the slightest difference between it and the 10 ft monster cable I had to replace for length.Max. 400 characters, no HTML Characters remaining: 225
The photo shown on this webpage doesn't do this frame justice. I bought a variety of izone frames; I liked this one LEAST based on its photo, but liked it MOST when my package arrived from Amazon.com. It is a beautiful Asian motif (it's actually not paisley, which would be Indian): bright red with black dragons and chinese symbols... Looks much more stylish and sophisticated than most fridge magnets.
Works great and maintains factory warning chimes and other related functions that could be affected by switching to an aftermarket stereo install.Item arrived promptly and was well packaged.
This little black box wonder has revolutionized how we watch TV. Unfortunately when the companies that pay for commercials catch on, TV might not be &quot;free&quot; thanks to the wonderful 30-second instant skip ahead feature. We now watch 90% of our TV as previously recorded shows. Once you configure ReplayTV to record all of the shows you are interested, you just sit back each night and select from a menu what show you want to watch. One of the best features with these devices is that you can be recording one show at the same time you are playing back another. Try that with a VCR! I only wish that there were two tuners so that when I have TWO shows on at the same time that I want to record I can get them both.I wish I have a Tivo system too to be able to compare them side by side, but all I can say is that I am ecstatic with the ReplayTV. I paid $650 two months ago and the price has dropped to $500 now and I am still *not* sorry I waited. We buy a lot of techo gadgets, but in my wife's own words this one was the best one yet.This great product just got even better over night when it recently downloaded the new 2.0 upgrade. Literally, overnight, and at no cost, it was like some elves came and replaced my old system with a new one. While I loved the previous version there were some small ease-of-use issues. All of my issues have been address and more with the new release. The only two things that could be improved IMHO with this system are limited by the current hardware:1) Greater capacity so I can get 20 hours at higher quality (&quot;Standard&quot; really isn't bad, but it isn't great either) [I am hoping ReplayTV will offer HD upgrades in the near future to address this issue] 2) two tuners so that I don't have to choose between two shows that are playing at the same time!Take advantage of the 30 day money back guarantee (if you buy it directly from ReplayTV) and give this product a try. If you watch more then 2 hours a night of TV you will be saving 1/2 hour of your life every day! (Thanks to 30 second skip feature) How much is that worth to you?
This mp3 player is very confusing. They don't put any instructions in the box either. You have to download them, and it's almost 100 pages long. Who has time to read all of that? I've had my mp3 player for over a month and i still haven't put any songs on it. Well I had like 3, but I hit a button (trying to skip to the next song)and it erased them all. So it's easy to erase your songs without knowing it. When I first downloaded the songs, I was trying to play the next song and i hit the button and it just repeated the same song over and over again. VERY CONFUSING!
Works great so far. I'm using it on 250 GB HDD, and haven't experienced any problem.
I bought it, when I received it. It didnt even work. Horrible!!! Now I have to get another somewhere else
Super easy delivery, set up. All possible iPods will play, great sound, loud enough for the purpose intended. This is not a high-end stereo, and it does not want be that - it's great for daily play, parties, music from your PC, etc. The small remote works great (backs up or forwards songs, treble, bass and volume controls), we really liked the portability and the so mega cool looks! Well made product - love it!(1 negative remark about the shipper - this comes in a BIG box, with "M-station Stereo Tower" in big letters written on it, so everybody can see what we ordered and had waiting for us, but the smart UPS people left it on the front porch, without trying to see if we're home, without us having to sign for it. We're lucky that we actually got it!)
I just wanna say thank you to Erwin for sending me my order on time. I really like the USB even if it is not like the picture.
the price is good, i always need more ink and so i always buy from here.
These blank CD's are trash. Not worth the money. Do not buy them, spend the extra money and get a better brand of black recordable disc.
iPod battery replacements are getting a bad wrap, but this one shouldn't. Another brand recommends disconnecting the hard drive cable, this one doesn't. This cable cannot take the stress of the disconnect. Just follow Premium Power Products instructions, be careful and you'll be fine. Premium Power Products only recommends disconnecting the red and black power cable. This is OK.My iPod 4G is on its 3rd battery counting the original Apple battery.
The USB was hit and miss when it would work but the unit kept dropping "N" so when I turned "N" off it would work but then what's the point of this unit?D-Link customer support was good even though English is not their first language, communicating with them was easy and helpful.I returned the unit to Amazon and the process was painless and handled very well by them, they are a great company to to business with, I give Amazon 5 stars.
For a basic usb keyboard it has all the functions I need - keypad, windows key and more. It works well and looks good. No negatives I could find.
If you own Benq 1620 or NEC 3500 burner, then you should have no problem with this. I would prefer those made by Prodisc (prodisc R03) or Ritek (ricohjpnr02). Anyway, it is not worth 60 bucks for 100, maybe under 40 bucks is good deal. You can get other better brands on sales 100 disc for 40 bucks.
Just what I needed. Protects my Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II lens. No noticeable change in image quality. Gives protection and piece of mind. Well built. Cheap.
This item did not fit my monitor. It was not long enough to cover the entire screen. I was very disappointed that it did not fit
Wow, okay. There's just a little bad information going on here. :) First of all, the 9600XT is hands-down, without-a-doubt the best graphics card you can buy for the money right now. considering that the 9700Pro (what, a year ago now?) whipped the pants off the GF Ti4600, I think the reveiwer below might want to reconsider his installation steps (removed your old drivers? firmware updates? stop using synthetic benchmarks?) you obviously are missing something-- check benchmarks on any reputable online reviewer (*cough* hardocp.com *cough*). Surely you're not suggesting you run FarCry/UT2K4 on a Ti4600 with no problems? *smirk*Really, I can't believe I saw this card with a 3 1/2 rating. It really does deserve better. No, it's not going to beat an X800XT (neither will anything else right now), but then again it doesn't cost $450-$500. Show me a better card in this price range. I guarantee you Nvidia doesn't make one. Maybe someday, but right now ATi owns the top and the middle of the market, and they deserve it.
The 1600 works great unless you want to use it for video formated CD's and recorded CD's.
I really love this system. It is flawless and fires every time. I wish my Sekonic meter had a transmitter for Quantum and not just the Pocket Wizard.
I bought this for my Rino 120 and I Love it!! It works really well, before I had this I used to either hold my Rino while driving around or try to hang it off my rear view mirror. But the Window Mount solved that problem, now no more lost satellite signals from keeping my Rino in a cup holder and no more Rino sliding around my dash while out hunting.The window mount is totally adjustable and so far has held like it was bolted to the window. The nice thing is it doesn't make it difficult to pickup your Rino and talk on it or check the map. No special buttons to press to take it out of the holder. It easily adjusts so you can make it easy to see, no matter what angle your windshield is.I would ***highly recommend*** that you get the 12v car power adapter, it works really well. The window mount and the power adapter work really well together and has made my Rino 120 so much easier to use and saves a lot of money in battery costs, so I really recommend you get the power adapter as well, you won't be sorry.12-11-07I had to edit this review to add a warning. Don't leave it on the window when you are not using the Rino, it got really cold around here and I came out to my truck to find the mount laying on the dash. It seems when it gets really cold the suction cups lose their hold and when the mount fell on the dash it broke. It can't be fixed and now I need to order another mount. So heed my warning.
I bought three of these, along with a Linksys WRT54GL (which I'm using with the tomato firmware). One is being used in a room outside the house (there are two thick walls and a kitchen between the router and the PC), another is being used directly upstairs (again, an old, thick floor) and the third is still unused, waiting for the assembly of a new PC. The signal is surprisingly good (even with the linksys firmware, but better with tomato set to 42mW), though I had to keep trying channels until I found one that didn't suffer from intermitent noise outside the house (probably coming from a neighbor using a 2.4GHz telephone).
I bought this bag because I could not find one big enough to hold my laptop. I have the biggest laptop Toshiba makes and I could not find a bag big enough to hold it in (even at Best Buy where I bought the computer). When I went to the Toshiba website, they wanted $84.00 for this bag. I was able to pick it for less than $45.00 on Amazon.com. This bag delivers exactly what it promises, lots and lots of room. I can easily carry my laptop and all of the cables. There are enough pockets and spaces I could actually carry both of my daughters laptops too. In fact, this bag is so large, that I am almost certain that if I filled it completely, I would not be strong enough to carry it. I am able to carry my laptop, gym clothes, cell phone and pretty much everything else needed for a day out in this bag. The only downside is that because of it's size, if you are a small framed person, you will look like a turtle carrying it around. The carrying straps are quite comfortable and the bag hangs well. I think it was perfect for what I needed. If you have a small laptop, under 17", this bag will be too much.
I purchased the same cd case a couple of years ago and now I'm preparing to purchase another for work. The case has endured children (I'm a music teacher), travelling and accidents with overwhelming success! It's hard to find a case these days that will keep your cd's protected ALL of the time. This one ROCKS!
A very good value for the money, with both N American and European maps pre-loaded. Its small size makes it easy to travel with. I've used it on both continents and it works quite well, or at least up to my expectations. It seems to get confused occasionally, but usually sorts itself out if given 30 seconds. Of course, 30 seconds can be a long time when you're driving through the middle of a large foreign city, so I'd be even happier if this never happened. The only real oddity I could cite is the tendency for the verbal instructions to be overly detailed, even to the point of confusion initially. Rather than telling you to go straight at an intersection, it will tell you to 'keep right' or 'keep left' unless the intersection is exactly 90 degrees. You get used to it, but it's weird.
I mounted this power strip to the underside of one of the shelves of a wooden component stand that I built to hold all of my vintage analog audio components: some turntables, a receiver, and an old tube amp - some valuable stuff. There're two lips on either side of the metal case; I drilled four holes, two per side, then mounted it to the shelf using woodscrews. I oriented in such a way so that it's completely hidden from view and yet the ON/OFF switch is still easily accessible from the side.I'm always fretting over electrical storms when it comes to my vintage electronics, and even though this thing has surge protection, I still want to be able to cut ALL POWER going to the components by turning off the ON/OFF switch during the times when not in use. I know then that no lightning storm-type power surges can cause any damage.As for the strip itself:It's metal. It's heavy duty.The ON/OFF switch is BIG and easy to find, and it has a quality feel to it when I flip it on and off.The cord is REALLY long. This is nice since I don't have to run a heavy duty extension cord to the surge protector from an outlet located 6 feet away.10 outlets are just enough (12 would have been better).It has an old-school look that matches the character of my vintage audio components (even though it's completely hidden from sight).Highly Recommended!
I purchased this product from a local electronics store because the price was good and the product looks great with features I was looking for,(I.E. 5 disc changer) however I had to purchase it twice because the first model would NOT play DVD's, only CD's, so I returned it for another of the same model and now this one has problems too, it sticks and skips while "playing" DVD's to which there seems to be no ryme or reason, it's very random, even after trying different DVD's thinking a scratched DVD was the problem, it however was NOT, it's SO FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!!!One other disappointment is the time it takes to load a CD or DVD, there seems to be a 15 to 20 second delay before the machine responds.On the up side it puts out good picture quality and sounds great, my sofa even vibrates when the bass hits during action movies and the radio bass can be felt anywhere in my house.
My grandchildren are in the car a lot and love to be able to see own shows!! the only draw back is that one of the units quit working and there was nothing apparently wrong with it that my son could see AND I had no way to return as they are in a different part of the country from me-- if they have any more trouble with the new one at least I will have some recourse I hope this time!! Jane W.
I shopped around several online sites, as well as several stores, and as it turns out, Amazon has the best deal on this printer ink combo. Combined with Free Super Saver Shipping, it's the obvious choice.Installing the cartridges is a snap -- just pull the old ones out and click the new ones in -- and alignment usually isn't even necessary. I've replaced my cartridges three or four times now, and my printer is always good to go right off the bat.One thing to remember is to save your cartridges when they're empty! You can recycle them at Staples for a few bucks' credit a pop, which is useful if you feel like buying new cartridges there vs. online. Office Max also has a recycling program, but I think that only applies to Businesses or Teachers, which excludes me and the empty cartridges from my personal printer.
Edit -- user error, hdmi cable was not secure.I loved the TV until I noticed that the picture kind of flickers while using HDMI. I've tested using different cables. I've plugged the HDMI sources into my other lcd tv (Westi). I've tryed my cable box and hd-dvd drive. The Toshiba TV definetly has a problem with HDMI sources. Any one else have this problem? Either way, I'm exchanging my TV for another. I hope its just a defective unit:(
We here in Iraq have just a few choices for portable dvd players, and this is not a good one. Player player stops all of the time while playing a movie. We have to stop it and start it again and hope to get a little futher in the movie.
I have numerous lenses (including a 70-300mm) and a XTi and picked this up because I was going on a honeymoon to New York City and wanted to have something comfortable to lug all my gear around it. I was impressed, it was very very comfortable and with ample pockets and compartments I was able to not only stow all my stuff but also to keep it all organized.After trudging around bustling NYC for a week I have no complaints. In fact we often stuffed magazines and bottle water onto the meshing at the back bulking up the weight and it was still no issue.I take issue with those that talk lenses falling out - especially due to lack of velcro holders ... seriously, find a stable surface - like a wall, or the floor, unzip - remove your lense and your set. No issues at all - it just seems like common sense to place your bag full of expensive equipment on a stable surface before opening the zippers. As for popping zippers? Nothing on my side at all. I have owned the bag for many months now so maybe its not old enough for problems but I also do not envisage any considering I'm not biking around.
Ordered two kingston memory cards for my and my wife brand new lg cu500 phones and neither worked. Scan disc is the way to go.
This is my first DVD recorder. I have used VCR's for the past 20 years so that's what I am used to.My current over worked 5 year old VCR started to act up, so I started looking for a replacement and decided to go with the Panasonic DMR-ES20. The price was right, $180 at Circuit City.I needed 3 things; to replace my aging VCR, to dub old VCR tapes I made before they deteriorate (some 20 years old) and to archive video shot from my digital video camera on an almost daily basis.I won't talk much about the quality of recordings because my source (Adelphia cable) is so bad. Thankfully Time-Warner is supposed to take over early in '06.My equipment and hookup: Panasonic DMR-ES20 DVD Recorder, Panasonic 27" standard TV, Panasonic PV-V4540 VCR , Panasonic DVD-RV27 DVD Player, Adelphia basic cable (no box). The ES20 will replace the VCR and DVD Player. I split the cable, one directly to the TV, the other to the ES20. S-Video from the ES20 to the TV since that's the best hookup this TV has.Tuner. Yes, it has one. I think it's a bit weaker than the TV's tuner which is weaker than the tuner in the VCR. Probably won't matter if you have a good signal.I have read reviews that state you cannot change channels using the numbers on the remote. Yes you can but you have to hit the 'Enter' key if you only enter 2 digits and it's a long reach from the numbers for my thumb. Also, the TV and VCR change channels instantly when surfing using the up/down buttons. The ES20 has a delay. It's not as slow as satellite though.Playing. I popped in Spider-Man 2. Looked great to me, black level really good. My current player, the Panasonic DVD-RV27, has some features this recorder does not, the most notable instant replay and position memory. The position memory allows me to hit a button, then the next time I play that DVD it starts at that spot. This recorder does have a nice 1.3x speed playback. The benefit is that the audio is still understandable. It also has a 1 minute skip feature, good for passing over commercials instantly.Recording. Let the fun begin. You can use DVD-RAM or the other non-ram formats it supports. I will be using both depending on what I am doing.I plan on using non-ram for archiving from my camcorder and for dubbing old vcr tapes. I will be using the -R format as I will not need to write over them. They are permanent and that's what I need. They should also be very compatible with most other players.Recording starts within 1 second of hitting the record button. It will not record over anything currently on the disk, it automatically finds empty space, instantly. No need to worry about recording over something.I bought some Philips DVD-R disks for about $1 a piece. I dubbed a couple of classics (Near Dark and The Hidden) I taped off of Cinemax 18 years ago onto 1 disk using LP mode. When you start to record a new title is created. You can change the title, change the thumbnail, and add a disk name. I saw no way to add chapters. However, when I finalized the disk (it took 4 minutes) chapters were created automatically at 5 minute intervals. CNET's claim in it's review that you cannot create chapters is a bit misleading. You cannot do it, but the recorder does it automatically when the disc is finalized. I then tried playing this disk in a memorex player and a symphonic player. Worked just fine.Using DVD-RAM gives the most options. The disks are about $2 a piece, not bad considering the claim you can record over them thousands of times. You can add chapters after you record. While playing you can hit the 'create chapter' button on the remote and it instantly creates a chapter. While playing you can hit the 'erase' button on the remote and it instantly erases (it asks for confirmation) that title. You can combine adjacent chapters. You can delete chapters. So, you could make a commercial break a chapter, then delete it. No more commercial.Coming from the world of VCR's, a DVD-RAM recorder definitely has some benefits. I no longer have to find a spot on the tape to record a tv show on, the DVD-RAM does it automatically and instantly. Just hit the record button, it does the rest. It tells you how much time if left based on your recording mode. LP mode gives you 4 hours and is fine for cable / sat recording.I have always had vcr's that had indexing. The difference now is instead of waiting for the tape to move forward or backward, it's instant.You can view 6 titles or 12 chapters of a title at a time using the Navigator. Which ever title or chapter you have selected in the Navigator plays while the others are static. You can also easily erase these using the erase button on the remote (it asks for confirmation) without diving into a sub menu.The time slip and chasing playback are really interesting and easy to use. You can watch something you already recorded while you are currently recording something else. I know, sounds odd, but it's handy. I was recording an episode of Boston Legal at night and while that was happening I was able to watch the episodes of ER I had recorded earlier. If I choose to I could stop watching the ER episodes and start watching the Boston Legal episode while it was recording, from any spot in the episode. Very nice.Now, for some things I don't like or am not used to.It does not display record, play, pause, FF, etc.. on the TV screen like a vcr does. I hit record but have to look at the ES10 or hit the status button to see if it's actually recording.Can't add chapters while recording, have to wait until it's done.There is a 10 second delay adding chapters. It adds them instantly when while you are playing, but when you hit stop there is a 10 second delay. I only notice this after I have added a chapter so I assume that's what it is.The remote is a bit cumbersome. To change channels using the numbers you have to hit the 'enter' button and it's not near the numbers. The erase and create chapter buttons are next to each other and feel the same. The record button feels the same as the buttons around it. I like to work the remote by feel without looking at it or having to turn on a light.To flip between title and chapter views you have to go into a sub menu.Summary. I really like it. Last year I paid $125 for my dvd player, now I paid just $55 more for a recorder. Unlike a unit with just a hard drive, I can pop these disks out and save them forever if I choose. Camcorder plugs in easily with the front DV input. It's easy to use just like a vcr but with many more benefits. It's fast and fun. Go get one.
Unlike a prior product I purchased from this manufacturer (device to connect a cassette deck to a pc) that was a &#34;Pyle of ____ &#34; and did not work, this one performs splendidly! I needed it to fit into small space and to provide big sound in a 200 square foot studio. I powered it up with a 30 year-old &#34;Carver Cube&#34; and Hafler pre-amp, and it really is doing the job. Sounds great (not audiophile), but for my purposes in listening to FM radio or reviewing music that will be played on my various radio shows in Chicago and Sarasota, as well as special audio mixes I create, these speakers have exceeded my expectations.
love this machine. so easy to use and incredibly fast. price was great too.
The meizu player stopped working the third day since I had it. It keeps saying I need more resource and it won't play any of my music. What am I to do?
I needed blank discs to make a system image of a freshly installed windows so these were great. Very cost effective and now I can backup any data I have from all my flash drives and files as well. So far all the discs have worked.
Sony does a great job again. It could be a bit better in low light conditions, but with the 'back light' option it works well.
I love this GPS...installed it on my FJR 1300 and use it for long distance touring. I prefer to stay off of the Freeways and take backroads and this unit does a great job of finding great back roads. It was a little bit of a pain to hard wire, but I figured it out. I went to radio shack and purchased an inexpensive on'off switch which is very convenient. Then when I turn off my bike, I can swith off the motorcycle battery power and it will continue for quite a while on it's own internal battery power. Then when I am ready to ride again, I flip on my switch and it feeds off of the bike. Amazon had the best price at the time I bought this, but the price seems to fluctuate quite a bit. So check around.
I had I pod 80 GB for a while ad I am very very disappointed with it The wheel is slow and it locks doesn't reset .Half screen is enjoying.I would wait for next generation hopefully better or Ipod touch with larger memory hopefully this year.
Not much to say - it works perfectly - no cables, no special slots required - beautifully designed and well made.
This was another fun little add-on that I got so I could listen to my MP3 player. Really, I wasn't expecting much, since they are after all external speakers, but I was pleasantly surprised... This is a great little unit... Certainly the best I've ever owned in the "external speaker" market. :)It's really plug-and-play... Add the batteries, connect your MP3 player, and you're done. I've gotten about 20 hours out of the batteries that were included with the unit, which isn't to shabby. No, there's no AC adapter which would have been nice, but I don't miss having it, since I'd usually be running it off the battery anyway. It's great to just pick it up and move it without having to disconnect anything when I want to move to another part of the house. And having it run off the batteries is WAAAAAY better than having it run off of the MP3 player's juice.The sound quality is fantastic, in my opinion. Definitely impressive considering the size of the speakers. Sure, it distorts when you turn it up too loud, no, it doesn't sound as great as a stereo, but this isn't a stereo and some distortion isn't uncommon for external speakers such as this. The fact that there's no distortion when it's played quietly, or even at a moderately loud level, is a miracle in and of itself when it comes to speakers like this, a lot of which sound like distorted garbage at any level, much less a loud one. The sound quality is fantastic, not flat or echoed, and really quite impressive.On my player, playing a song heavy in bass, I had the speakers turned all the way up (they have a volume control independent of your player, which is helpful for fine-tuning the quality of the sound being put out) and my volume control set to 13 (out of 20) with no distortion, some distortion at 14, and moderate distortion at 16-17. When I turned my player's volume to 20 (very distorted), but turned down the speakers to a point where I could hear no distortion, it was still louder than when I had the speakers turned all the way up with my player's volume at 13. When I played acoustic music, I could have both the speakers and my player as loud as they could handle with almost no distortion.The volume on that is quite loud, loud enough to need to speak louder than normal voice to get heard in a room where it's playing. If you need to go louder than that, well, that's not what these are made for, and you're better off buying a cable to connect your MP3 player to your stereo.Overall, this is a great unit and a great value, and I highly recommend them. I wouldn't pay $90 for it (since that's apparently the list price), but since you can find it everywhere from here to Wal*Mart to Best Buy for $29-$40, you shouldn't have to.
This antenna cable was really easy to put up the end part that looks like a egg.Alls you do is poll the two ends apart an the rubber flex part stick your cable through there an connect it to the Extension.And i ran it up my TV tower works wonderful.I also saved $$$ buying this through amazon too then buying this through sirius radio they wanted more on this..Thanks amazon.
This camcorder has a very good and high optical zoom and it has the picture stabilizer. If you are planning on getting a camcorder this is the one. I dont have much left to say but this camcorder is awesome!
This is 1 part of an excellent solution provided by PAC, and supported by the company in Florida by telephone. I was shocked when they picked up and answered a couple quick questions I had. It was like the old days, excellent customer service.Special Note - Don't forget to order the appropriate wiring harness in addition to this interface. It will save you an enormous amount of time and effort.I purchased this product to replace the remote CD Changer in a 1999 Cadillac Seville STS so that an iPod or Android Smartphone could be used to send music through the factory installed BOSE system. Having both this interface and the appropriate wiring harness, I simply removed the CD Changer that was located in the console glove box, and connected this harness to the plug previously attached to the CD Changer. The other side of the harness attached to the PAC PXDX interface. The whole installation was easy in this Cadillac, and took about 20 minutes.Keep in mind you are converting the music source from 6-disk CD Changer to another device like iPhone, iPod or Android device. When you install this system, it renders the 6-disk CD player inoperable, so I removed it from the car.Also note, the existing system in the 1999 Cadillac was a factory installed, in dash BOSE AM/FM Cassette & CD Player System, with an optional 6-CD Changer located in the console glove box (not the dash glove box). Only 2 screws holding the CD changer in place, plenty of room to mount the interface and this pigtail in the console.The whole point of the installation was to play music through the factory Bose system in the car with an iPod or Android SmartPhone. Tested with Samsung Galaxy III, with the Android PowerAmp application. On the Bose system, I simply selected the "CD Changer" (not the CD Player which is in the dash). After allowing the Bose system to find the interface the first time only, it kicked into gear and started playing music from the smartphone. Using the smartphone, the sound quality is better than the CD player ever was, and it brings the Bose System to life.I used this same system in a 2004 Chevy Silverado Truck several years ago, and it's still working there too. Highly recommend.
I am an avid programmer with multimedia and HD frenesis. I don't want to go into tech specs as this site pretty much covers them all but I am pretty sure this is the best laptop out there, for sure!...I use it to do heavy duty programming and database design and at nights I plug it to my Home Theater and Widescreen HDProjector and I i have a better setting than a Cinema, with true HD and DTS sound.. Worth every penny.. and will last long!.. It's not as limited as a Dell, as fragile as a sony nor does it warm up as a toshiba (and I've had them all).. It's simply an incredible piece of machinery. Get it now! The screen is amazing, the connectivity is astounding and the features (including vista) are well worth it. Finally a company that delivers what it promises. And online support was fabulous... Go for it!
Pro:- Made my computer boot up faster- Memory is known to be the best upgrade for a computer if its under 2gb.Con:- None
This Coleman multiple outlet adapter is solidly constructed and seems likely to be more enduring than I am ever going to need.What I like best about it is that it has a screw in the center to attach to the existing electrical outlet face plate. This keep the Coleman adapter from pulling away from the wall when I unplug a power cord.What I wish it had was a better design. This adapter is a surge protector as well as multiplug outlet. That is a plus and makes it almost ideal for recharging devices. It would be nice if Coleman made a multiplug outlet designed to better accommodate the many cell phone, computer, and related devices which have adapter plugs that take up two or three times the normal plug width. There are lots of such adapters out there, and I own two. But the one's I own and that I've seen online don't have the screw to hold it to the existing face electrical outlet face plate, and/or they aren't surge protectors.
This is the first wireless transmitter I've tried, but so far it's working like a charm. I'm in the St. Louis metro area, so I probably don't have all the station issues that people using this in big cities have complained about. The presets work just fine for me and I rarely have any interference no matter where I'm at. I received it in 2 days and I love the convenience of being able to switch it from car to car. Works for me!
so far so bad. this was half the reason i bought an ipod and i ordered this in august (in stock now as described on website). half a dozen emails and phone calls later i cancelled the order (direct from xtrememac) and ordered from an apple store. the night it arrived (oct. 24th) i was pumped. i recorded my band practice as a trial for a Dylan concert the next nite. well, my 30g ipod (battery) died after about 30 minutes (there's no way to plug into AC while recording). for the recording i'll say this: mic input was distorted and worthless, possibly for "voice recording". line input was fairly clear, though mono with slight fuzz. i then substituted some vintage ecm mics in stereo, and the sound was better though still slightly fuzzed and less vs. the quality of recording to minidisc. then the battery died 30 minutes in, maybe this isn't meant to record much...during playback, after 15 minutes it starts skipping and missing chunks of data...night two, recording dylan. well, what a fiasco. i thought it would be great, i just angled the mics (ecm) towards the stage and hit record, line in. as it turns out my ipod froze after 27 minutes (probably the battery again). and what did record is missing bits/fragmented again. unusable.i'm going to give it another try this weekend at a gig. i can already tell recording to MD is better, but i like the idea of recording and USBing right to my computer, importing the WAV real quick. let's hope things get better...
For that price, you have to love it. So far have no experienced any problems that the other reviewers have had. Item shipped a little bit later than I had planned but still was packaged neatly and was of good quality. And most importantly, it works just fine in my car!
I bought the S3 as a replacement for my PowerShot S10 which has served me amazingly well since I purchased it. My old S10 is only a 2.1MP (megapixel) camera but that suited me just fine, taking tens of thousands of pictures over the past six years that I owned it. My only complaint about the S10 is a common one amongst digital cameras: a crappy 2x optical zoom. The S3's 12x optical zoom was its main selling point for me, and having the PowerShot name behind it sealed the deal.This camera does FAR more than I'll ever use so I'll instead focus (no pun intended) on the things that I particularly like about the camera, from a point-and-shoot perspective. Some of this info may be old hat to the point-and-shoot digital camera crowd, but remember that I'm coming off a six year old camera that doesn't have half as many features. :)Although the camera is not an SLR camera, it behaves like one. There's an LCD panel on the back of the camera for lining up your shots, of course, and there's also a viewfinder. Looking through the viewfinder reveals another LCD screen that shows you what the camera's CCD is showing. In effect this gives you the benefit of an SLR camera without the extra cost. This forced me to change my shooting style; when I took close-up shots through the (straight-through) viewfinder on my S10 I had to purposefully aim the camera slightly higher in order to properly frame the shot. With the S3 I don't have this bother any more.The screen (both the LCD screen and the one in the viewfinder) displays an astonishing amount of information, most of which I ignore. Two very helpful bits of info: There's a white rectangle in the center which defines the balance point of your shot, and more interestingly, a black grid that really helps you make sure your images are straight. (Speaking of straightness, the camera also has an automatic sensor to determine if you're taking portrait or landscape shots. When you download the pictures into your computer, they're pre-rotated correctly. Very handy. (PS: It interfaces with a standard mini USB cable, and it works flawlessly with Apple's iPhoto software.)If you're taking a picture and you need a flash, the camera will alert you to this fact which is great. Not so great is the fact that it won't alert you until you actually go to take the picture. Considering that you need to manually raise the flash when it's needed, this has the potential for making you lose some candid shots. Tip: Keep the flash raised at all times, and set the flash for "automatic" so it fires when needed.The image stabilization feature is downright awesome. I actually had to make a conscious effort to get the camera to take a blurry picture with stabilization enabled. One-handed overhead shots are as clear as a tripod shot.As I said, I bought the camera for the zoom and it doesn't disappoint. The zoom ring is variable in speed (the further you move it, the faster the zoom moves). The image stabilization feature really comes into play at full zoom. I was able to take a not-blurry photo of a news helicopter hovering overhead, with the camera at full optical zoom and without a tripod.The camera takes four AA batteries; Canon provides you with a set in the box. That will be good for about 100 shots, depending on how much you use the flash. Rechargeable batteries are a must; a decent set of rechargeables (2000mAh or greater) will give you about 500 shots. Well worth the extra money. However, I do like that it will take standard AA's in a pinch; my old S10 took a proprietary rechargeable battery and I occasionally found myself with a set of used-up rechargeables when a photo opportunity arose.I have but two complaints about the PowerShot S3 IS. Complaint #1 is the body of the camera is constructed of plastic. My old S10 was metal bodied and survived several trips to the concrete floor with only superficial damage. I daresay a similar incident with the S3 will result in a shattered body. Complaint #2 is Canon's incredibly lame inclusion of a puny 16MB SD memory card. At full quality and full resolution, you might get 4-5 pictures onto the card before it fills up. Canon is just adding to the nation's landfills with these things. The first purchase anyone will make is a larger card (I bought two 2GB cards) and Canon's cards are more expensive (sometimes significantly more expensive) than the competition. The inclusion of a 16MB card is either a joke or an insult; at the very least Canon should have included a 128MB card.
The other reviews are right on in saying that it won't fit a 17" computer. It perfectly fits my 15.4" widescreen notebook (Dell Inspiron 6000) with a nice snug fit. I believe that it was redesigned to not scratch the notebooks because the logo does not protrude to the interior of the sleeve. Highly recommended (for 15.4" notebooks)!
I have had this camera about 6 months now and absolutely love it!!! It really is very user friendly. The quality of the pictures is out of this world good, and the video is top of the line as well. I have been truely satisfied with this purchase. For the money, you will not find better quality than this. My brother and I compared this camera to 2 other professional camera's that he had and after developing the photos we took, this camera won the test. I take it everywhere and when I don't have my camcorder I use the Sony video from this camera and it is great quality. The only thing I would recommend is to use a tri-pod when taking video and would probably be best when taking photos too. Also, I would recommend the HIGH SPEED memory stick over the regular one. The pictures are even better! Overall, I would highly recommend this camera over anything else other than the 12 mega pixel that is out now!!
Great sound from tiny speakers. Unpack, plug in, enjoy. Simple, well made with simple controls on subwoofer and right speaker. I wish everything in electronics was that simple. Good buy for quality stuff.
I was a little concerned from other reviews saying they didn't get the same battery but a knock off. So when I got mine I looked it over and could tell no difference between the old and new one all was the same. I have had it now a month and it's working great. Saved a lot of money then going to a store.
This is my first B+W filter, didn't figure out the other MRC model's difference, so ordered this one.Very well built, made in Germany, kind of heavy for such a small size filter, feels solid and robust, precisely engineered and manufactured, nice and sexy glass surface. No problem to keep the lens cap on it. I totally trust this filter and completely don't worry about it.Ultimate filter, highly recommended.
I photograph a lot of live music, so I need a very portable setup, that allows quick access to my equipment, while providing decent protection from bumps as well as stealing.Normal shoulder bags are out of the equation, since they are too heavy and big, plus they are uncomfortable. Holsters are nice, but they are too small to carry all the extras (batteries, lenses, filters, whatever). So, the only real options are backpacks and torso packs. I decided to try Kata's T-214 concept.PROS:- Great concept.- Excellent build quality and look.- The right amount of padding. Not too much (heavy), not too little.- Modular system (at least theoretically good).- Fits a DSLR with a zoom lens and another lens, plus most normal accesories.CONS:- If used as a backpack, you cannot just flip it to the front. Well, you can, but it's not really designed to stay that way.- External pockets are smallish.- Too many strings and connectors that are there just to allow it to be a "modular system".- Not as convenient as a backpack regarding use of available space and equipment distribution.- In use it's not really that much faster to use than a proper backpack, and much less comfortable.Would I buy it again? I'm not sure. While I love the concept (I really do), I think a normal backpack would be a better choice. Kata has some great small sized backpacks.I give it 4 stars because there's no other bag on the market (not that I know of at least) like this one.
While my attempts to have my 18 year-old college-bound son look at other players were futile - I however (the paying parent) did do much research. And yes there are many options out there for large HD-based players. But when it came down to it he WANTED the iPod. Because I suppose it IS an iPod. That said, the unit performs flawlessly integrating as advertised with iTunes. It sounds great even with the rather mundane headphones. (It sounds even better with the Bose docking system he also received for graduation!)The 60GB HD is huge. Filled with 1,000's of songs already it is barely filled. My only hope now is that he spends as much time studying as he has setting up his iPod (and new notebook PC- but that of course is a whole different story). Yes, I agree Apple should be a bit more competitive with pricing and include other accessories (fire wire, some type of cover, etc.) but I suppose until the real iPod "killer" comes along they don't have to!
The Jeep TV/CD/AM/FM Boom Box is great for boating, fishing, camping, etc. Buy a cigarette lighter adapter and it will save you on the battery bill!
It is really helpful for me, especially when I have to make international calls; communication is very clear, made feel like my family is not so far away from me.I love the keyboard and the mouse, because I don't need to deal with any cord at all, and it's fantastic.
I have one of these displays that I use at work, and think that it is the best thing since sliced bread! Apple has done an amazing job. The brightness and clarity are absolutely brilliant. I love that it has only the one cable, which carries power, video, and USB signal all in one. It makes for a nice clean work area, without all those ugly cords for power, video, and USB. But then again, that is no surprise, because you can tell that Apple truly cares about beauty, as well as performance. My hats off to Apple!!
I have really enjoyed my I pod until I started to get errors in January 2006. I started to get an error that state that Itunes can't read to or write form the Disk meaning the Ipod itself. That means I cannot add music to or take music off of the Iopd. This was very upsetting to me as I have had this item for less than a year. I Finlay called tech support at Apple. They asked for the serial# for my Ipod. They told me it was out of warranty, that the warranty had expired in December of 2005 and there was NOTHING I could do, literally. I checked my purchase and found out that I had purchased this on April 7, 2005. I was so angry that they would tell me that it was out of warranty when it clearly was not. So, this is a warning to all Ipod owners of this potential problem.
For the price of this unit you can't go wrong! Used it ice fishing and it worked great.Love the size of it but yet it is easy to read. Would highly recommend this to anyone
I purchased this nearly three months ago because my wife and I were tired of having to switch our Wii, DirecTV, and DVD player cables manually every time we wanted to use them since our TV only has one set of RCA inputs (the rest are composite or HDMI.) Also, I have one of those "home theater in a box" deals that only has one set of RCA inputs for audio. With this switchbox, I was able to plug the RCA cables for each component into the switchbox and then run one cord from the "Video Out" on the switchbox to the "Video In" on the TV, and one cord for the audio channels from the audio output on the switchbox to the audio input on my home theater in a box "receiver." We also added a Roku box to the mix, and have an HDMI cable (for video only) going from the Roku directly into the TV and the audio left and right going from the Roku box into the switchbox.The end result is that we are now able to change sources between the DirecTV, Wii, DVD, and Roku box all with the push of a button on the switchbox. The video switches over on the TV and the audio for whatever source we choose plays through my home theater in a box receiver. In the future, I want to get a real receiver and good set of speakers and have everything run through the receiver. Until we've saved up the money for that, though, this box has allowed us to accomplish all of this in a "poor man's" set up for only around $20. Not too shabby.
These are the best personal radios I have used, but the distance in reality is not as far as advertised. I am hard pressed to talk to my wife at home while at my job 3.5 miles away. The terrain is not very hilly and a few buildings are between us but I expected better...
The first time the latch broke, I thought, maybe it was because I dropped the case (with the palm in it). I bought another case and then broke that one in the exact same spot (a very thin plastic vane that is the 'click' of the latch) - but this time, it was just a bump into the arm rest of a chair as I was putting the palm into my coat pocket! This is definitely a design flaw. A company as well established as Palm shouldn't have let this go to their customers - it was irresponsible.
Great price and works great with our Lemax printer . The cartaridges last a long time and give great printing clarity
low price for a lot of great features:A great sounding reciever with easy auto sound calibration. I also like the 2 passthru HDMI port, basically giving me an extra HDMI port and my TV can do the upconverting. Can't go wrong with this purchase.
First off, I did tons of research before buying these headphones. I read reviews one countless websites to be sure these were the headphones for me. Conclusively, I found that most people complained about: lack of bass, cheap design, and price. I found these for around 100 on eBay, brand new, so I decided, "why not?" I got these about a month ago and have fallen in love with them. I agree, the bass won't blow you away. There are times when you wish it would just hit harder, but I guess I've gotten used to my $40 Sony In-Ear Headphones that deliver more pounding bass than these BOSE headphones. BUT, the clarity in these headphones is amazing! I found myself not recognizing certain songs as they began playing because I was hearing subtle sounds, noises, instruments, etc. that my other headphones just weren't able to produce. To test it out I turned the music up to roughly 75 to 80% and played various genres of music. I started with 3OH!3 which sounded great. All the electronic sounds, strong bass, and loud vocals sounded great. Very clear and it left me satisfied. So I switched it to some Kanye West (808's and Hearbreak album) playing the second song "Welcome to Heartbreak". This song has pretty strong, deep bass, and I wanted to see how well these headphones performed. Well, to be honest, it left me a little disappointed. Everything else sounded great, but those really low bass notes just weren't as strong as I had hoped. I then listened to various other styles of music for an hour and really felt satisfied with my purchase. Of course there are headphones out there for less that may have better bass, but I think that the portability of the headphones and the clarity of the music make up for it. I highly recommend these headphones, although I'm not sure I'd pay 130-140 for them. I got these for around $100 so I was satisfied with the purchase. I am in no way an audiophile but I love my music and can tell the difference between washed out sound and high definition clarity. If you really need that thumping bass that shakes your brain, get some nice in-ear headphones around the same price range. But with comfort and lightness its side, these BOSE around-ear headphones will compete with any headphones around the same price range in sound quality and clarity. Some have complained that they feel cheap and break easily. I have found that they are lightweight which make them appear cheap, but in my month of testing (definitely not being SUPER careful with them), I haven't had such problems.
At first glance, this DVD Player was a plus. It even had Duel Laser pickup, which virtually eliminates that stupid pause between layers on Duel Layer DVDs.However, I found the picture and playability of the disc to be unsatisfactory. I hooked it up using the component video outputs, and I would occasionally get a highly noticable blue line at the top of the screen, and an occassional red wiggly afterglow on some text that appeared during certain films. And the picture would be a little jumpy - occasionally.Also, sometimes the player wouldn't play a disc. I'd have to take the disc out of the player, and put it back in for it to play. It was a perfectly fine disc that played on my previous DVD player.Overall, this player had potential, but failed.
I love my StreetPilot! It is very helpful and very easy to use. I like the Bluetooth feature, however when using the handsfree device to have a phone conversation, reception isn't very clear. Callers complain that they can't hear me and I also find myself leaning toward the device to hear as well. There is a wired mic that you can purchase separately. Also, do not purchase a car charger. This product comes with one already.
I had been looking at Best Buy and Circuit City and any other stores that sold large screen TVs, and every time I compared the Samsung HLS6187W looked best... and when you took price/performance into consideration its value was amazing.I just received the unit on Nov. 2, 2006 after having ordered it on Oct. 26, 2006. Deliverers took unit out of box and waited for me to give an inspection before I accepted delivery. I was a little nervous that when I'd plug the unit in, I'd be disappointed... well my fears were totally unfounded. This unit gives a superb picture. Has tons of options, that I'm still trying to get familiar with, has a very good manual and a quick set-up guide to get you going initially.Next thing is to get my HD service so I can really see the benefits of this TV. The great thing is that even without having it hooked up into HD service, the images are just great!!I did just find out that the unit is now selling for $256 less than when I bought it so I've contacted Amazon to see if there's any kind of "price protection". I emailed Amazon customer service and they responded right away that my credit card has been credited the $256.I also purchased the 4-yr. protection plan, but hopefully will never have to report on it.
I get all the major network, and picture is crystal clear without making any adjustments. Can't beat the price!
It holds the CDs as promised - can't ask for more than that. It fits on my shelf and makes the titles easy to read.
Quite an ok mp3 player, except that it freezes a lot and requires inserting an external micro card for it to do a hard reset. Serves my purpose for purchasing it though.
The Lensbaby does not focus very closely. Without the macro kit, you'll likely find shooting situations where you just can't get close enough to the subject to capture your vision. This kit resolves that problem and opens up the whole macro world for you.I had no idea that the Lensbaby would be a prospective tool for macro photography. To my pleasant surprise, some of my favorite Lensbaby shots are taken with the macro kit. The provided filters are optically sharp. One is a +10 diopter and the other is a +4. They can be stacked, but be sure to first attach the +10, then screw the +4 onto it.Quality control, as with all the Lensbaby accessories and optics I have purchased, is iffy. When I stack my filters, it is difficult to screw the one filter into the other. The threads are not machined very well.As other reviewers have mentioned, it also is tricky to screw the filter into the Lensbaby itself.A handy filter holder is included.If you have a Lensbaby, this macro kit is a must.
Product was in perfect condition. Packaged was shipped in time and good quality. Very satisfied.
First I believed some reviews that the Sigma 80-400 would perform as good as the Nikon and cost 30% less. I bought one. After 2 years I bought this Nikon and it's much better than the Sigma. It's faster on focusing and it eats-up much less batteries. On Sigma using OS I could shoot about 100 pictures on a 10 Mp Nikon, now on the same Nikon D80 I shoot not less than 300 pictures always using VR.Better finishing than the Sigma.A bit heavy and maybe not up to the state-of-art. Focus could be faster and more precise comparing to other lenses.I use it mostly with an f8 and that gives very sharp pictures.I owe also a 400mm fixed f 3.5 but that's a completly differnt price class. Don't compare it to a fixed focus lens.It's an excellent all-rounder zoom lens.Would buy it again.
My title is my review. The thing worked for a week. After that it wouldn't power up anymore. Chinese junk.
it was supposed to made to fit my external drive, they were both bought together but...it is too small, the case wont close with the Ext drive inside&iexcl;&iexcl;&iexcl;&iexcl; do not buy together with seagate EDrive, it sucks
Pros: I bought the Fellowes 99790 Air Duster a few days ago because my HP laptop overheats. I've had my laptop for 3 years, so I know it's the fan since it has gotten louder over the years. I saw online that the best way to clean a laptop fan is to take it apart and then blast air to clean the fan. But actually, it's not necessary to take apart your laptop. You can just use this Air Duster to clean the fan. This product does indeed come with that long straw that you see pictured at the nozzle (I don't know why others are complaining that it doesn't come with it). The straw is scotch taped to the side of the can so it isn't bent during shipping. So for my laptop, all I do is stick the straw as close to my laptop fan as possible and then I pull the trigger (like a gun). The more you pull in the trigger, the more air blows out. I pulled on as much as possible when cleaning my laptop fan. I suggest you apply the air to every single hole that leads to your laptop fan, and you can easily see the dust fly out of the vents.Cons: After each spray of the can, the can gets colder and colder. After like 30 sprays (approximately 1 minute), the can will be like ice-cold to the point of you not being able to touch it since it's like keeping your hand on an ice cube. Also, since the can is cold, it like freezes the air inside, so air won't come out anymore. It's ok though because after like 10 minutes, the can will go back to room temperature (thereby unfreezing the air) and you can use it again, and spray for another minute. This is not a big deal since a minute is plenty of time to clean out your laptop fan unless you are cleaning more than one laptop at a time.
12 bucks for lightweight stay in your ear phones. They have lasted at least a year at a time with heavy use. Ear buds fall out. These stay in. The volume control is also a nice bonus feature. Sound is pretty good - just don't expect booming bass like some bulkier phones might provide. It's all about what you are using them for.
If you look on the cover of the box of the TOPO California you will see a picture of a Garmin etrex GPS handheld reciever. One would think with a picture of the exact same GPS handheld that one owns that it would work. It does not. The latest Garmin etrex uses an USB port to upload / download data to the PC which is not compatable with the TOPO software that uses the com1, com2 etc. ports. I wrote an email to TOPO asking how to correct this problem and they indicated that I could buy the expansion pack for the State series for about $20 and then it would work with my GPS reciever. So I went to their website to buy the expansion pack and it was priced at 24.95, and it is not availabe at this time. So it looks like I will be using Garmin's Mapsource product for all of my uploads to the PC. The problem with Mapsource is the level of detail. Its scale is 1:100000 vs. TOPO's 1:24000... But at least it works.
My Zune was delivered at 7 p.m. on Friday and I had returned it by 9 a.m. Saturday. I had purchased it as an "upgrade" to my Toshiba Gigabeat, but found it much less satisfactory. Most frustrating was that installation required that I update my Windows Media Player to version 11, but the Zune is completely imcompatible with WMP! Zune selected 26 of the several hundred albums on my computer (apparently random choices) and added them to the "collection" on the Zune software. It would not let me add others to the collection. After hours of frustrating efforts, I put it all back in the box and returned it (while cursing Bill Gates). I should have done better research on Zune's total incompatibility with WMP software. I made the mistake of assuming Microsoft products would be compatible. Several members of my family have Creative Zens and are very satisfied, so I will try that next. Meanwhile, the old Toshiba is more satisfactory than the new Zune.
This speeded up my laptop greatly and solved some problems I was having with some memory hog programs. Good buy.
Works as promised. Our cable box is now in the next room and the remote works just as it did before.
Well, since the product description does not give you much of what to expect from this product, here are some things that may help.-It plugs into any MP3 Player (it says Universal on the website, but it says only iPods on the product cover, but don't worry it's universal)because it plugs in to where the headphones are plugged in.-It is not a charger for your MP3 unit, rather the car charger is a method to power the actual transmitter.-You can choose multiple radio stations to play it on.Other than that, it has been pretty good. I live in the suburbs of Phoenix and there are no significant sound quality issues.
My husband is tired of hearing about how much I love this camera. It does everything I ever wanted in a camera. My boys are both in sports and the action shots are amazing. It can blur a little after dark sometimes but in daylight, I haven't had any blurred shots no matter how fast the subject is moving.
Now having used the system for a little over 2 months, overall I am very pleased with the accuracy. It has had a few flaws. On our way through the mountains on an Interstate, it told me to make a left turn in 2000 feet! (Into a mountain)? Thank God, it was a trial run and I actually knew where I was going. I did alot of research before purchasing and truly based my final decision on particular reviews. One in particular had good reviews and stated, "just because it's a name your not familiar with, doesn't mean it's not a good reliable unit". I have recommended and others have purchased the same unit. Happy Trails!!!!
Pros: Works as advertised. Good picture and audio quality. Inexpensive.Cons: None.Overall Assessment: I'd buy it again
this keyboard requires two ps/1 connections or an adapter plug to use both the keyboard and the touch pad. the touch is very light and repeatedly will duplicate a letter typed (lllll), which i find very frustrating. i use it when some of the keys on my laptop will not work, but i would not want to use it as my only keyboard.
i was doubtful at first that it would work for zune music, but after a little rooting around google, I found numerous other sites that said it works for both, I decided to go for it, and bought it, but when I copied and pasted the code which came immediately by email, it did not work, which freaked the heck out of me, but I decided to type it in manually, and that fixed it, so dont try to copy paste it in, and dont give up right away, I am about to make my first non itunes to zune marketplace on my new zune hd!!!Thank you amazon!
I am very satisfied with the USB->Serial cable adapter. My only minor complaint is that the screw sockets on the serial end of the cable are not removable. I even opened the adapter case to see if I could remove them but they are riveted on. Because they aren't removable, I have to remove the screw sockets from every cable or device that I want to connect to the serial end. All in all, the cable works great and is instantly recognized as a COM: port by my Windows 7 laptop.
Don't believe all these negative reviews. Many of them are people who either have a vested interest in trashing this product, or cheapskate geeks who are trying to use ATA5 drives that have not been sold in retail for over 2 years. Some of these people are even expecting this $100 device to do what some $10,000 enterprise-class SAN will do. Get real...Here are some reviews from the media :http://www.zetera.com/News/inthenews/sept05.html"If the Hall Closet Could Store as much" -- The New York Times"Very Cool Network Storage from Netgear" -- PC World"Backup Basics : What to know before a crisis" -- MSNBC"Personal Tech : Pop in a slice of storage" -- USNews"Flexible Cheap Network Storage" -- Washington Post"Storage Central Represents an Unbeatable Value in terms of Network Storage" -- ABC NewsWho will you listen to, a consensus of the mainstream media, who have very high standards of what products they would choose to praise, or some competitor shills?
Prior owner of 4 Kodak, Olympus, and Fugi Finepix digital cameras. It's been said that there is not perfect digital camera. I'm close to saying this is a perfect camera. I love the digital movie feature as it will pick up sound well and will run as long as you have room on your digital card. A 1 gig card will yield 14 minutes. Filmed my daughter's graduation from the second level of a gym and had very acceptible results. I shot indoor Christmas photos with the 'Natural" setting (no flash by default) and the results were beautiful. Fits in your pocket. Not the ultra slim type of camera , but it slides in my front pock with ease. I have been using this camera for 8 months now and feel qualified to leave buyers a review they can be sure of.
Strongly recommend for all kind of music lovers!!! Really great and clean sound even extremally loud.
An excellent camera with a few major faults:The obvious one - theres no optical zoom. If you look through the viewfinder, and your subject is only taking up a tiny fraction of the display, YOU're the one that's going to have to physically move yourself closer to the subject. The camera cannot do the zooming-in for you.And secondly, the shutter speed is far too slow. Trust me, you cannot take photos of, say, people dancing. All you'll get is a blur.Oh, and why Fuji neglected to include the AC Adapter as part of the package is beyond me. Supplying two rechargeable batteries, which take about 13 hours to charge simply isn't on...That aside, it is a good little camera. TV-Out is more of a gimmic than something you'll use regularly, as the pictures look very fuzzy, even on a decent TV. And it's very very easy to use, and produces very good photos.But personally, I'd think twice about going for this camera over, say, the Canon Ixus V.
I was skeptical of flatbed scanners that claim to scan slides and negatives, but after using my HP 3970 I have a different view.The scanner seems sturdy and is packaged well--the norm for HP products. Installation was effortless with both XP and Win ME.My slides and negatives are turning out great--It just takes a little tweaking of the highlight, shadow, midtone and sharpness adjustments in the software for an excellent image. Also, this scanner is so good that it will pick up the film grain in 35mm film, so you will need a good photo to start with. Even the best scanner can't fix film grain and poor photography.Flat art and printed photos turn out PERFECT. With most photos the default settings work fine--just press the button and let it go.The included OCR software seems to work well. I don't use OCR software enough for that to be an issue, but it scanned a printed document into StarOffice with just a couple minor character errors.The lamp does take while to warm up, but the accurate color and excellent highlight and shadow range are worth the wait time.The software is geared toward entry level users--seems very straightforward. I just use the TWAIN driver to scan directly from Photoshop.There is no on/off switch, but the scanner uses 15 watts when in operation, and it shuts off with the computer, so the lack of a power switch is a non-issue.In short, the HP 3970 is well worth the $100 or so you'll spend.
I needed a new power supply with additional wattage for an older computer with many peripherals. This StarTech gave me all I needed and more. After reading their instructions I installed it in a slightly different sequence to make sure I did not install any of the plugs incorrectly. That is, I inspected each plug, than lined things up so that I didn't reverse them, one at a time, and unplugged and plugged, one at a time. It took only 15 or 20 minutes to change it out. Very simple, very straightforward for a do-it-yourselfer. It's operatin is extremely quiet... some times I have to check to make sure it is even on. Nice. :-)
I just ordered my third one. It is a decent mouse for gaming. The extra buttons are great for internet and Vent. I break them alot because I have a tendency to drop them on the floor. I cant really blame the manufacturer for that although it would be nice if they held up a little better. At the price though you cant really go wrong
This Domke bag is my every day carry bag. The profile is slim and fairly compact but it carries a lot. The 803 carries all of the odds and ends that I use every day. When traveling I toss in my Kindle and a few extras and off I go. Love the look and feel of the waxwear finish. Would buy this bag again and again but I don't have to!
I was looking for rechargeable AA batteries. This is the 2nd time i brought Energizer Rechargeable batteries. I am very happy with this product.
Right off, this unit will not survive the first time one of your minions decides to plug it into the pbx jack. Tone generator is horrid weak. The probe works fine when paired with a decent generator. I gave up on this unit and am now using the probe and the rj11 to clip wire with my Klein VDV LANscout Jr. which can generate a loud enough signal and won't blow up if there a current on the line.It's a cheap low tech solution for ethernet testing, tone and trace is a failure. Keep it away from phone systems, PoE, and anything involving controls and field instruments.It will blow out a couple of the lights if you hook it to a line with PoE (Power over Ethernet).Conclusion, Lame but they gave you a nice set of wires to use with the unit you pick to replace this one.
This product is quiet. I installed this fan in power supplier. double ball bearring system seems works. But I found out Office depot sells simiar product, which located very closed to my home. I am going to buy this kind of product from office depot next time to save shippping an handling fee.
I bought this amp from Amazon to replace a vintage Sansui AU717 that was purchased in the late 1970's. The Sansui was amazing, but lacked a remote control. I paired the Onkyo A-9555 with M&K bookshelf speakers and an Onkyo DX-7555 CD player. The Onkyo sound is truely incredible and the details of the music are beyond my expectations. I waited much too long to upgrade the old Sansui, but I am glad I waited to purchase the Onkyo A-9555. The build quality is excellent, the features are complete. If I could knock anything, it would be the cheap appearance of the remote control (however, it works well and supports all the features of the amp).
I have had this KVM at work for just over two years and I didn't have any trouble using it with my two ubuntu machines. Then today it suddenly stopped working. I guess for the price two years isn't bad.
This is exactly what you want for adapting US plugs to UK, assuming that your device can take 240 current. It's not a transformer, so don't expect it to behave as one, but for your laptop, iPhone, iPad or iPod, it's perfect.
Thanks - - have had NO PROBLEMS with this unit - - and use it a LOT and EVERY DAY. I find that cheap batteries last me about a week - and that is with using it several hours every day. Makes it much easier to not bother other people in the apartment when watching favorite shoot-em-up-bang-bang movies.
this product works on all my lenses, I am forever losing lens caps, this product was as described and works well
These are the very best way to keep a large number of CDs and/or DVDs. It has the least bulk and provides excellent protection for the disks and holds two disk for each sleeve.
Great product. The 1st time around I bought one of the cheaper no-name 50 ft. cables to connect a pc's VGA card to an LCD TV 40 ft. away in a conference room. I immediately noticed streaking at the end of the lines of text and nothing was as clear as it should be. Some experiments with a laptop and a shorter cable proved that the problem was the 50 ft. cable. Un-coiling the cable at the ends where there was excess length, re-routing it away from any electrical lines or flourescent light fixtures made no difference at all. I replaced the cheap cable with the Tripp Lite and the problem went away completely- text and images are clear and there is no streaking or blurring. I would encourage anyone to spend a few more cents and get the Tripp Lite cable, especially if your run is longer than 10 ft.
I have used a lot of camcorders - professional ones as well as simple, no frill ones for beginners. If you are out there looking for a loaded camcorder and have a good amount of money, then you are looking at the wrong camera. But if you are new to the world of shooting videos - you would love the Sony DCR-SR62! Its very simple to use - you would learn all that it has to offer in about 10 to 30 minutes of handling it. And its so sleek and small little thing, it would give your digital camera a complex! I loved the touchpad on the LCD panel and I did not miss the viewfinder. Also, the fact that its a hard disk drive camcorder means you don't need to pack all those miniDVs or DVDs around. 30GB means 20 hours of video and thats huge. The only conspicuous weakness is the battery life - 2 hours is really less and you better buy an additional battery. The lens is Zeiss and the camera is Sony. I don't think you should therefore worry about quality. A Value for money, absolutely!
I have always purchased genuine Linksys high-gain antennas in the past, for my Linksys wireless routers and access points, but I recently had the opportunity to try these 15" +9dB booster antennas provided by WiFi World, and I couldn't be happier with the results. These antennas, which are sold as a pair, have a standard TNC connector (female type), and connects easily to the Linksys WAP11 and WAP54G wireless access points. However, the newer revisions of the WRT54G and WRT54GS wireless routers no longer have user replaceable antennas, so you should check the back of your router before purchasing ANY antennas for these models.As with any Omni-directional antenna, this +9dB model boosts signal strength on a horizontal plane. The do not offer much signal boost between floors of your home or office building. I think many people that purchase high gain antennas expect they will be able to add them to provide signal enhancement for multiple levels of a building. Although some amount of signal boost may reach a floor above or below your router, it is the strength across the same level of the building (or extending outside the building) that gets the biggest increase. I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless router on the lower level of my home, which does not have removable antennas. To achieve a better Wi-Fi signal to the upper level of my home I installed a Linksys WAP54G wireless access point and configured it as a repeater. This provided fairly good coverage in my home, but as I use a number of wireless network security cameras throughout my house I noticed some video and audio stuttering in the far corners, where the Wi-Fi signal was at its weakest. So I installed this set of +9dB booster antennas and within a couple of minutes I had my wireless access point powered up and blasting a stronger signal both inside and outside my home. All of my security cameras now stream flawless video at 30 fps, and there are no more audio dropouts. I also get coverage for my laptop computer much farther away from the house (in the yard) than I used to.Although not everyone may receive the same excellent results with these antennas that I have, I honestly believe they are a quality product that performs as advertised. Linksys certainly produces excellent quality high-gain antennas as well, but at less than half the cost these +9dB antennas give me just as good, if not better, results than I previously received with the premium priced Linksys antennas. Just remember, vertical boost will not be strong with this type of antenna, and placement of the router and positioning of the antennas does make a big difference in signal strength at any given distance. If you need to "focus" your signal to another floor or between buildings then you may need to look at a directional style antenna rather than this Omni-directional model. I am giving these +9dB 15" antennas 5-stars, because they exceeded my expectations and were substantially cheaper than the recommended Linksys brand. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to increase horizontal signal strength at a very reasonable price. =o)
The speakers are for our boat. It is so nice to be in the water and still hear the music
I purchased two of these routers - and have had nothing but problems.The second unit was dead on arrival. It's first replacement failed after 3 days. The third unit basically worked - except the VPN functionality. The routers couldn't hold a VPN tunnel for more than 4 minutes.Linksys technical support was unable to assist in resolving this matter and stopped responding to e-mail requests.The setup screens don't work properly with Netscape or Mozilla-based products, whcih makes admin using Linux painful.
I work in a corporate IT environment and we use these wipes for every incomming laptop and monitor.They evaporate fast enough not to drip into the circuts but wet enough to clean the whole screen throughly.Also removes pen marks and other odd items on the screens.I would recommend for any screen and best part is no streaks.
This worked great for about 3 days. Then it sporadically wouldn't be recognized. I had to keep reformatting it. Now it would be totally wothless other than I salvaged a little frustration by mounting the hard drive internally in the computer and that works well. I think the problems are with the enclosure.
This is very pricey for what you get... Also, if someone is standing up behind you (while you're sitting and facing your laptop), they can still clearly see what's on the screen. However, it works well for folks to the left and right of you (like in a plane).
I bought this to plug my laptop to the HDTV and must say it works good. Doesn't hurt that it is cheaper than the rest of the cables i was looking at.
I purchased these speakers for my teen-aged son for use with his PS3/TV. They are pretty darn loud, with a clear, crisp like sound. He loves the booming surround sound they put out while playing Rainbow 6/Call of Duty and the many other games he plays, simply put...they rock the house.
works as specified, will drain a 9v battery in a matter of hours though, but thats expected because the camera consumes a lot of power; also the camera becomes quite hot after continuous operation, but does not seem to pose a problem.
The Little Friend is the simultaneous story of twelve-year-old Harriet, a girl burdened by the death of her brother as a child, and the Ratliff family, a collection of crystal-meth producing, good-for-nothing brothers whom Harriet suspects may have been behind her brother's murder. The problem with The Little Friend is that, aside from this vague plot sketch, it has none.The book is actually beautifully written, from a stylistic point of view. Tartt especially connects to Harriet, and draws a masterful sketch of the psyche of a pre-teen girl. Furthermore, she defines the use of the word "lush" when it comes to creating the southern, late 1970s backdrop of the novel. The Ratliff parts of the novel, although less compelling, are still nevertheless full and vibrant (to employ another clich&eacute;), and, if you can get through the first million pages, the Ratliff brothers' characters are well-rounded and eventually touching and repugnant at the same time.However, the book falls apart in terms of form. The two stories, although interestingly connected, eventually go nowhere and fail to bring about any sort of resolution at the much-maligned end. It's as if, after so many pages, Tartt just quits trying to make some sort of "point," for lack of a better word, and just ends. But to focus on the disappointing ending as the ultimate failure of the novel is to miss a lot of disappointments in between, unfortunately. I would characterize the problems with this novel as a series of missed opportunities. There is a compelling and touching relationship between Harriet and her best friend, Hely, that inexplicably changes in nature halfway through the novel from supportive to dismissive and shallow. There is the world of hurt Tartt only superficially explores in the marriage of Harriet's parents, which falls apart after her brother's murder. There are the racial tensions revolving around the setting and especially around the family housekeeper, one of the most powerful-and yet only secondary-characters in the book. And finally there is the most salient missed opportunity, the Ratliffs and their possible involvement in the murder that opens the book. We learn much about them, especially in the last million pages, and I suppose Tartt is trying to say something about the haphazard nature of violence (perhaps as haphazard as a child's motives, a possible clue as to the book's title). But the "point" is flat and ultimately too unexplored to constitute the kind of literary masterpiece a reader of The Secret History may have come to expect after waiting so long for The Little Friend.There's two kinds of long novels: those that are long because they constitute a universe within the covers, where no character is really minor and reading it is something like taking an extended trip. The other is long because it's out of control, because the writer has created a monster, powerful, a wonder, but lacking in the bolts department. Sadly, The Little Friend is the latter. It's all the more disappointing because of how close it comes to greatness, how much you really, really want it to surprise you with one of those last-minute revelations, maybe, that can change your outlook, sometimes your life. Well, no. Maybe, at the heart of this disappointment, is a question of genre: The Secret History was the literary precursor of the I Know What You Did Last Summer phenomenon, and The Little Friend, by beginning with an unsolved murder, has a whodunit feel. But Tartt didn't want to write a whodunit; it's difficult to tell what she did want to write, but that wasn't it, and those reading expecting some sort of new Nancy Drew of the South mystery are perplexed and outraged. Hopefully Tartt will come up with something more controlled next, take advantage of a really striking and unique talent, not to mention all those connections. I wouldn't read this book again (although I would recommend it as a study in near-misses), but I'll still read-even look forward to-her next novel. My guess is that The Little Friend is Tartt working out her identity, trying to move beyond the formulaic into something maybe less popular but definitely more important in terms of artistry.
This radio is perfect for me. At such a low price I didn't expect much, but this radio exceeded my expectations!!! The slide down part makes it look so fancy. I'm proud to own this in my car. The installation was quick and easy. My husband installed it in no time! The only suggestion I have is, make sure you read the yellow paper throughly if you want to be able to remove the faceplate. we didnt read it until after it was installed! LOL
Great case if want to care a couple of extra lenses, light meter and other accessories. Well padded and as a back pack will be easier to carry than a shoulder bag.
The Zen cover didn't work that good. I had to cut off one of the flaps that covers the "buttons" because it was not made right. I ended up taking the cover off and don't even use it anymore. It's not worth getting.
While this is advertised for the iPad and other bigger pads, I've had no problems using it with my kindle fire and it holding it securely. It's perfect for when I want to stream and watch videos on the fire. No more sore neck or shoulder from looking down constantly or trying to hold the fire in my hands. I also get to see the full display which doesn't always happen with a case. It's easy to position to a perfect viewing angle for whatever position I am in. It's also very easy and compact to pack for trips. One other thing I love about it is kitchen use. If I am cooking from an electronic cookbook, I can put my kindle in this holder, place it on the kitchen counter and see my recipe as I go along or if it's a cooking video, I can watch, pause, watch, pause and the stand doesn't fall over on me. Love it.
Add me to the list of people who get the "Disc Error" message when they try to play CDs in their multi-CD changer. Much to my disappointment, I started having these problems almost as soon as the warranty expired. At first it was occasionally; now it's a surprise when a CD actually plays. I stopped trying when it quit ejecting CDs and I had to disassemble the unit to remove it.Even when the unit was working, I was unimpressed. When in operation, the spinning of the disc can actually be louder than your music if you don't listen to loud music. And you can hear it change discs from down the hall in the next room. I expected better from Bose.
For those of you wanting to lug around all of your gear - then this bag is not for you.I on the otherhand don't have a lot (canon 20d, 70-200 lens, 18-55 lens, flash and charger. I can fit all of my stuff in here fine. And if I know I don't want to carry all of my stuff - great.The top is actually bigger than what I thought. For now, I leave my 70-200 lens attached to the camera and put it in the top part. ANd I put my wallet and keys down below instead. This is only because I don't have a smaller zoom lens yet that I want to leave attached which will then store the camera in the bottom section as well as the 70-200 lens in the bottom section. I on'y do this because that's the lens I always use and don't want to attach and detatch on account of dust. So - there you have it. It's not HUGE and it really does hold alot.There are mesh compartments on the side that do hold water bottles. There are mesh compartments in the top that hold my wallet/pda and keys and sunglasses.The bottom has rigid compartment barriers which I like but it's all about your taste.Bottom line - if you don't have 200 dollars to sink into a bag - then this is a great bag. I wanted a bag that I could afford so I could spend more money on a better lens.
This is very good item, and not expensive, delivery on time,so far so good, I didn't found out it have any thing wrong,everything good.
Seems like the JBL Venue series replaces the JBL Northridge series so sound quality should be ok - but you could get cherry and beech cabinets with the Northridge series - cherry looks FANTASTIC. Last time I had black ash it was easily marred and looked like it belonged in a funeral home! Bring back cherry and a 3 way center channel like the JBL Northridge EC35!
It does the job, though it looks cheapit has a mono 1/4", and so my need does it meetIt connects to a mixer, and music does it outputbut it can also provide recording into your laptops inputI use this with a 1/8" to RCA, and then connect it to this product so that I can play music from a laptop into a mixer channel (mono). This product works great and does what it needs to do.
Use this for my PS3 on my 52" 1080i tv - great picture and great audio. I had this cable for 3 years and no complaints.
Our office used to use a handful of the EN-108 8-port hubs and some of the EN-104 (the 4-port version of the same product).As most of the NetGear equipment line, the EN-108's are really nice. NetGear equipment are nicer because they have:- Nice sturdy metal construction instead of plastic.- Status indicators built into the jacks, so you can easily tell which cable is connected and is active.- Right-angled barrel power connector which reduce the likelihood of disconnecting power accidentally.- An easy-to-access switch to toggle port 1 between station mode and uplink mode. Unlike some hubs where two jacks are wired together, this design prevents accidentally shorting a station to an uplink.- Screw-mount notches on the underside allows for easy attachment to the wall, underside of a counter, etc.Rather than buying this 10Mbps hub, however, I strongly suggest that you buy a 10/100 Mbps hub. Your interest in buying an 8-port hub suggests that you have an actively-used network. If so, you'll most likely benefit from higher networking speeds.Is there a noticeable difference between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps? It depends on your usage, but if you regularly share larger files with your coworkers, (about 300 KBytes or larger), you'll notice a tangible difference. For truly large files (like graphics/movies, or when installing an application via a network drive), a 10 second transfer at 100 Mbps will take well over a minute at 10 Mbps.
We are a small business with less than 10 employees. We run two servers; a tower and a 1-u rack mount. This UPS installed easily in our server rack and has enough outlets to accomodate both machines. We did have a power outage and this was able to keep both servers going while we went through our controlled shutdown. It has a serial port in the back and software to automatically shutdown. I am probably going to purchase another one. Recommended!!!!
This receiver is absolutely phenomenal for the prices it goes for currently. Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II and DTS decoding coupled with the three digital inputs plus 6 channel analog input means that you can throw pretty much any home video audio at it and have it sound fantastic. Most features are covered with the remote but a select few use the receiver buttons and can be a pain to access; luckily they're rarely used/needed features so it's not a big deal. The sound quality is great and easily configurable via a few remote presses. If you want a low-hassle cheap 5.1 system than the HT05 is definitely the way to go.One problem I did run into: to use the DVD 6 channel analog inputs you have to press and hold the DVD input selector on the remote for a few seconds, otherwise the unit will leave out the center channel. This was poorly documented in the manual and it took some trial and error to figure it out. Once you know this however it's easy to set up and sounds excellent.
I bought this product for my 10 year old daughter, for her birthday. She likes it, however, it didn't come with any instructions. I had to download a 60 page instructions manual. Other than that, I would recommend this product.
What can you really say about a power supply?It does its job, it doesn't get hot like some of the cheaper power adapters I have owned.If you need it, it is worth the money!
I have had awesome luck with the mapping on the Delorme Units. It is just like looking at a page out of the DeLorme Gazetteer!!
Print quality is pretty bad. There are often streaks and discoloration on print outs. If you want a quality color laser printer, look somewhere else.
Gave the unit 1 star because zero is not an option, wish I would have read the reviews before buying. Looks pretty but it is junk. Will not read all MP3 formats, but you don't know that until you read the owner's manual and it TELLS you it won't. My sandisc 4gb unit plugs and plays in everything but this unit. The motorized face is cool, but it's so stupid because it automatically retracts when you remove the faceplate, meaning you have to "clip" (cram) the face on every time you want to use it again (that's in the owner's manual too). My unit immediately gave me CD player problems even after resetting the system numerous times, using numerous discs that played in numerous computers around my house. Save your money and don't buy this, seems like in less than 6 months every single person has had problems with this. The only effective thing it will do is AM/FM.Did I tell you you not only have to pay the return shipping, included with your unit you must send PYLE a 15 dollar check for return freight to fix/replace your 60 dollar player?
I love this camera - the waterproof and shockproof features were selling points for me - being a teenager, I am demanding of my electronics. I wanted a camera I could take boarding on the slopes in the winter, on the jet ski in the summer, and everywhere in between. This camera has really pulled through for me!When I bought this, I thought the waterproof feature meant that if I dropped it in the pool, it would survive as long as the pool was no more than 10 feet deep. Once I took a closer look, I realized that this actually meant it could take underwater pictures up to 10 feet deep. This made the summer a ton of fun - give some college kids a camera that takes pictures underwater and you might be surprised by how amused they become!I just got back from snowboarding a week ago, and this camera was in my pocket the entire time, and worked perfectly! I felt bad for another girl in my lesson group who took her $400 canon up with her, and she rolled wrong and the LCD cracked - I recommended this camera to her! It really can 'take it' if you will - this travels with me in my purse, everywhere I go, and it really does great.I would recommend buying a 1 GB xD card to go with this - I always take my pictures in Super High Quality Mode, and the 7.1 MP make for great enlargements and also allow for close cropping when there is excess background information. The 1 GB card holds about 300 pictures for me, and that's always plenty, but I also travel with my laptop and download pictures daily.This is so small! I love the size because it goes everywhere with me! The only downside of this camera is that although it is small enough to tote everywhere, the buttons are also very small, and are hard to work with gloves on!The only other downside to this camera is that sometimes the flash or other mechanics of the camera tend to wash out people.I love this camera and I recommend it to all my friends and even loan it to them when they go on vacation and need something a little more compact or a little more durable.
I have always been a fan of Sony products and admit that most of my components are Sony. When I first bought this unit about 2 years ago I was shocked at the negative reviews posted here. Surely Sony didn't make such an inferior product. I was wrong. Yes, the audio and Picture quality are very good. Yes, it is convenient to store all of your DVDs in one unit to supposedly have access to them at "the touch of a button." I was able to load all of my DVDs with ease and the title search function ID'd about 90% of my disks which was fine (although it did take several hours). Here is my issue with the DVPCX995V: The more I used this player the less it worked correctly. Disks that I have watched before suddenly don't work anymore or the player can't read them. These are not bootlegs or copied disks but store-bought. These disks have not been removed to become scratched or dirty. When I remove them to see if they are damaged, they're not. The player simply will not read them. Not only does the player no longer read most of my disk, it will "get stuck" and simply grunt and moan as it tries to decide what its supposed to do. You can't turn it off or change disks. You simply have to wait for it to finish whatever it is trying to do and then either remove the disk or choose another one and hope it will work. This is extremely frustrating especially when you have guests and we're trying to watch a movie. I've actually bought a $49 DVD player that sits next to my nice sony DVPCX995V to play the DVD that the Sony won't. Yes, I am currently researching other alternatives and I strongly suggest that you avoid this unit . . .
In no place does it state that you can directly load data from a flash card to the iPod. It is a card reader through USB2.0 and a docking station for your iPod. It works great. The only reason it isn't listed higher is because the driver doesn't appear to be optimal (there is a glitch with iTunes, although it occurs rarely).
Okay, I really like the pistol grip. It's flexible, can rotate into a vertical position easily and it's REALLY solid quality.I'd give it a 5 if it had two things:1) A lock or snap postion for horizontal (bring it to horizontal and allow it to move right or left easily). As it stands you have to get the bubble level and then rotate the head mount. Would be nice to have a "by feel" way of doing this with the pistol. I'm often on a horizontal surface with fully extended (level) feet).2) A better mounting mechanism. I find the mount cap to be somewhat clumsy to load on, although it's very solid. Every time I break it out I have to learn which way the thing goes to take it off!
I had the Apple care on my power book had two problems to different times with it fixed the problems overnight.Now I have a MacBook Pro no problems nice to have a piece of mine and savings from Amazon of $120. 00 thank you Amazon
Purchased this kit to upgrade my wife's co-worker's PC. The original PC configuration was only 256MB, and, boy! What a difference this kit made when I plugged them in! I ran Prime95 for 4 hours to test any memory problems and got none so far. A great bang for the buck considering the kit is lifetime warranty!
Just purchased the C-740 last week. Its my first digital camera and I can't say enough good things about it. The zoom is fantastic, better than anything else out there for the price. Its easy to use as a "point & shoot" but also has the flexibility to get "creative". XD memory is a little pricey, but I figure its a one time purchase as I will be downloading and converting to CD.The only drawback I have found thus far is the door that covers the battery. I had a difficult time getting the battery in and closing the door. Very flimsy feel. I thought I was going to break it.I considered waiting for the C-750 to be released, but went ahead a bought the C-740. If you want the same camera with 4.0 megapixel, a 4x digital zoom, and a hotshoe, you may want to wait. I believe its being shipped in August.
I find this machine to be usable when I'm home; but when I access it remotely with my cell phone, the voice quality issue is REAL TOUGH! Need to find a 'hearable' answering machine somewhere--the old tape units weren't great, but were definitely better than this!!
Besides a little static at times this product works great. Not recomended for highly populated areas. Wish it could tune below american radio bandwidths. All around a awsome product.
I had previously posted a negative review - found out the problem was not the lens itself but that the auto focus really eats up battery life. Get this lens. You'll be glad. Just get a spare battery.
Installed it in my jeep because the factory sub was blown when we bought it. The sound out first was weak. Bass was on max. Sometimes it would sound okay. Just enough to fill in some missing bass. Sometimes it just sounded bad. The sub would try to hit hard but then u wouldnt hear much. 2 months later it stopped working. Not a very good replacement. Your better off going to quadratic and buying the only real factory replacement subwoofer for a jeep wrangler. Its like $80. Havent tried it yey but cant find anything else so may have to give it a try.
Overall impressions, LED flashlight, laser pointer, capacitive stylus.1) When putting all the batteries in there, they rattle around. The pen is solid but there are rattling sounds coming from the pen like something is broken inside. I've ordered two of these pens (black and silver) and they both do the same when fully loaded with watch batteries. That's a shame, it sounds cheap and crappy. For a not-cheap pen, this is cheap.2) LED Flashlight. It's a single LED and it lights up things well in the dark. It works. You have to hold the button; it's not a "toggle". You can't realistically use it for reading, definitely not for typing, but as a small flashlight, it works!3) Laser pointer. Probably the strongest feature of this pen. The laser pointer works INCREDIBLY. I played with it a while. Pointed at things across the room. The kids thought it was a hoot. Then at dusk, with semi-daylight, I used the laser pointer to point at a wild rabbit that was chewing on clovers in the back yard 30 yards from the house, in the grass, THROUGH A DIRTY WINDOW. The laser was perfectly precise even at that distance. The kids thought it was a hoot. That's pretty good quality.4) Capacitive stylus. This is not for detracting this particular model, but rather, the overall technology. The nub of the pen is the same as EVERY OTHER STYLUS. I bought a variety of them to find a good one for hand-writing notes on the tablet. Unfortunately, the tip of the pen is a round, soft thing about 3X as blunt as the tip of a sharpie. It's like writing with a big worn-out Crayola marker. I bought these to write notes on my tablets. These are OK for navigating and big, coarse sketches but they are absolutely useless as writing instruments. Don't even bother trying. It works with my Galaxy Tab 10, Acer A500, Googlesung Nexus 7, Galaxy Note 5.0, and other capacitive devices. It's functional. But it's not sensitive. NONE OF THEM ARE. Cheap, expensive or otherwise, DO NOT EXPECT TO HAND-WRITE CURSIVE NOTES ON YOUR TABLET. It simply doesn't work. I remember the good old days of the Palm Pilot with a resistive screen and a hard, sharp stylus that attempted to read your handwriting. It actually worked decently. With capacitive screens, you simply can't accomplish this.I'll pay $100 for the stylus that lets me scrawl accurate handwriting and drawings on a capacitive screen. Right now, as far as I can tell, there is simply no option. The tip of this pen, as with EVERY capacitive pen, cheap and expensive, is like writing with a small bean bag.
When I first saw this laptop it seemed perfect - great screen, thin, light, perfect keyboard, etc. But after placing it directly next to the new Sony VGN-FS550, I couldn't believe the difference. The screen on the Sony was MUCH brighter and the Sony seemed to be better built (no flex in the screen, nicer materials, better fit & finish, etc.)Pros:- TruBrite screen (better than average, but not as bright as Sony FS)- relatively thin and light considering specs- placement of speakers ABOVE keyboard rather than below on M35- great keyboard- very quiet, runs cool (if properly ventilated!), still haven't heard fan- exceptional price ($1250 online)Cons:- lots of pre-loaded and worthless software- DDR memory rather than faster DDR2 memory- slower 4200rpm hard drive- Toshiba reliability is better than average but not great- wireless performance is average
Everything about this little sucker is excellent. But most of all is the tone and size. It is digital as all the other brands are. But after tweeking it a tad and downloading some of the others presets from line 6. You really have to look twice to tell you are using a pod, tone wise. This Pocketpod is about potablity. I have add'd two hours a day to my playing time. In fact I find myself turning on the amp less and less. This does the job. Lets face it. Once you got through the 100's of tones and get crazy over them. It comes to getting 4 or 5 tones you really like in your presets and then forever just rock out. Tweeking it on the fly is very easy. Just add the order of your effects to the presets with a push of the button up or down. Batteries are a drag in a way. But not really for what you are getting out of it. You easily get 2 hours or more playing time on em and use rechargable ones. After two or three hours it is time to take a break anyway. Plus my standard effects ac adapter works fine with it.Also get a good ohm headset.. I just got the Koss PortaPro 60 ohm.. Big diff over the 32 ohm ones on the market. These are feather lite and sound great through the pod or any other multi effects unit. No shrill highs or nasal tone. Very rich tone all the way around. And are feather lite.PocketPod is Excellent, there is really nothen like it on the market for size and tone and price. Its not a Marshall stack. But there are times sitting on the back porch playing with my headset on. I have to snap out of it telling my self so!
These cables work fine. I am using them to extend a Netgear Rangemax wireless adapter. I can only use 2 cables together on one pc [XFX 680i board], and 3 together on an old Dell dimension [weird]. I'm sure that 4 or 5 cables could be hooked together and run most devices, but a wireless adapter cannot maintain communication over more than 2 or 3 of these cables.
The computer is fine but I would like to add something.I haven't seen Jeff Bezos on TV for some time. He has an infectious laugh, and I would like to tickle him, LMAO.I guess I just outed myself, ROFL!!!This is my first notebook, so I have nothing to compare it with.I type by touch, so I was concerned about the keyboard. I am getting used to it the more I use it. My desktop here has an IBM keyboard.The only problem I have yet encountered is the DVD/CD drive. The CD must be pushed into the spindle, unlike my desktop; and if it is not seated precisely, it won't work. But it works OK now that I've had some little practice, and I have copied data.It generates considerable heat, as another reviewer noted. I put it in hibernate mode if I'm not using it for a while, so that is no real problem.It is a very attractive unit, and the silver-gray metal goes very well with the black.The weight is no problem for me because I travel infrequently and then only by car.I bought an attractive leather carrying case from HP, and it fits in nicely.BTW: It runs Google Earth very well.
I have no complaints for this card. My wife and I use it in our matching Treo 650 PDA Phones, and although I've heard that other SD cards fail in this device, these cards have not.The bottom line is that it's fast, cheap here on Amazon, and works.
People will always find something to bitch about. This is a nice little scope for an amazing price. Mine came in three days, and in good condition. assembly was straight forward. When in doubt read the directions. The equatorial mount takes some time to get used to. There are some good tutorials on You Tube.The finder scope is on the cheap side, the tripod and mount are not the best, but you can spend hundreds on those items alone. I had a red dot finder that I used to replace the one that came with the scope. As for the eye pieces, Your best viewing is done at lower magnifications and I never go lower than 10mm anyway. So the 4mm went in my junk box. The 20mm is descent. not great but ok. The barlow I have never tried so no comment.This scope is far more portable than my 10" Dobsonian. That scope is 5' tall and weighs about 80lbs. I use them both together, I find what I want to look at with the power seeker and then switch to the bigger scope. For the money this is a fine scope. The optics are good and the price is right. Spend the money you save on some good eye pieces, and a better finder scope and enjoy. There is a lot to see in the night sky and you really don't have to spend a lot to enjoy it. If you are just starting out you might want to consider a nice pair of binoculars.
I've had five Canon digitals: the tough-as-nails S230, the reasonably robust s410 (though the rotary settings dial failed there, happily I had the AMEX extended warranty), the ultra-rugged G2 and the excellent Digital Rebel XT. Oh, and the brand new frail and feeble Canon PowerShot SD600.Oh, it's not a terrible camera. It's inexpensive, the images aren't worse than the s410, the shutter lag is somewhat less ... but I expected more. Yes it's smaller -- but only outside of the case. Put it inside the somewhat bulky case (you wouldn't want to carry this fragile gem any other way) and it's about the same size as the s410 in its case.So the size drop doesn't bring much practical value, but the large display and small size have some unfortunate side-effects. The flash is microscopic and the battery looks too small to power the big display for long. Speaking of the big display, it doesn't leave much room for the almost invisible controls. Yes, the display is nice for doing on camera image review and editing, but we do that on the 20" iMac display. It's made for consumers who don't use a computer.Maybe it was the lack of space that made Canon remove the mechanical switch between 'Auto' and 'Manual' settings. That hurts. My wife uses auto, I use manual. The switch used to be foolproof, now it requires quirky menu navigation.And so we come back to the build quality. On the one hand the camera has a one year warranty. On the other hand it probably doesn't cover the camera door coming off in your hands. This camera is 'Made in Japan', but evidently that doesn't mean what it once did. The first time I inserted the SD card it wouldn't pop out again, though it did on a second try.The Digital Elph's had an enviable reputation for solid construction, Canon has tossed that out the window. If I were Canon's CEO I'd be calling for an internal inquiry.A few positives to end with. It still uses a standard mini-B USB connector and Canon's compact and plugless wall charger is as well designed as ever. For the price it may still be a competitive offering, but in the past I used to tell friends to save their time and buy Canon. Now I have to tell them to look around first.
I purchased this model after losing my old 60CS, and while I would have originally preferred not to spend the extra cash to replace it, I am now convinced it was worth the money. I didn't have much to complain about on the 60CS, and I certainly have nothing to complain about with this model.Some highlights compared to the 60CS:I love the microSD card. I certainly don't need to store all of North America in my GPS, but it was nice to be able to load my entire home state of California as well as a handful of other states I occasionally visit.The display seems brighter, and the maps/icons easier to read in sunlight.The satellite lock is lightning-fast. Even after a "cold start" in a different area, it only takes a matter of seconds. Moreover, it retains satellite reception under tree cover and around buildings much better, though of course all GPS units will still have their limitations in heavily urban areas.The "walking" problem that was mentioned in several older reviews seems to have been fixed; although I was worried about that happening, I have yet to see it occur. Either they got their firmware fixed or I happened upon the right setting.All in all, the 60CSx is an excellent GPS and is certainly worth the cost.
Last week saw the ad, tried to order and can't sucess, so tried again a moment ago, but the price was already jumped up 10.00, that means if I do not order to-day, and to-morrow will jump up again, so may be I have to wait another month, wait for it for sale, then I am going to orderThanks
Bought 3 of the combo packs. None of the color cartridges worked. Returned and received prompt refund. I guess you get what you pay for.
I found the lens to be slow, by at least 2 stops. Rear thread is 52mm not 55mm as this is what the camera is. I found the lens could not be attached with filters between the camera and the telephoto. The reason is you can see a part of the barrel which brings me to my second point. The telephoto can only be used at FULL zoom as any less and the lens barrel starts to shade in.I was hoping to use most of the cameras zoom to reduce the total amount of zoom. With the panasonic FZ30 and FZ50 I have tried, this telephoto fixes at aprox. 1260mm. A tripod is a must, auto focus does not always work especially in lower light conditions. Quality of photo on my camera is fair with blue fringing. noticeable barrel shading at full zoom, no filters, 55-52 adapter used.
To be honest this is my first PDA. Working around them I came to love HP Ipaqs. I bought mine some three weeks ago and it's now part of my life. Personalizing and programming the unit is easy. I had no problems running .wmv and mp3 files. Loading and unloading new programs is a breaze. I've never felt cheated by processor speed or memory, granted you will need a 256+ SD card for video/ audio files. I'm very happy with mine.
Compared to the $150 Koss headphones I've been using, I am very impressed. The build definitely feels cheaper but I enjoy how lightweight they are on my head. The padding is perfect and I can wear them for 8 hours at my desk job and feel comfortable. I'm not an audiophile but the sound is fantastic and I can't really notice the difference.Definitely recommended!
BW filter are one of the best in the field - because they are made in Germany!
I, like many others, was also skeptical about buying something other than just using distilled water and alcohol, but I wanted to really make sure my 46" Sony Bravia LCD was cleaned as purely as possible.This product does work, you just have to use it properly. I used a very slightly damp cloth and ONE spray of the cleaner, and was able to clean 1/3 of the TV. By going over it with a dry cloth after in some of the first spots I applied the cleaner, any signs of streakiness disappeared. I then used a different part of the cloth, ONE spray again, and repeated this for the last 2/3 of the TV. It may seem like one spray wouldn't do it, and I was tempted to use two sprays, but two sprays can leave a little bit of a streak if you then don't dry it with another cloth well enough after (This happened when I first tried it on my computer, but i was able to remove ALL streaks).Stick to one spray and light circular movements. This product does work, and it will last you forever. Just don't over-do it, and trust that the littlest bit can go a long way. I'm a 21 year old college student, so want to make sure I'm really caring for such an expensive TV purchase I made myself. It's now one week later, and it would appear dust hasn't even landed on the TV since applying the cleaner. Definitely the way to go.
This product is great and very inexpensive. I would recommend it to any and everyone. 5 stars
I just bought this camera last week .I never touched camcorder before it is very easy to figure out how to use it .Picture is very good like you see in regular tv excepts you are going to be in it .I am disappointed with 8Mb memory stick .I would have liked to get 256mb free instead of spending another 4o bucks at sony .With usb cable and software (free) i transferred images to pc this software little clumsy but not hard to figure out .I dont think mpeg movieis ok you can't record more than 5 min with free 8mb memory stick .If you want to transfer the movie to pc from tape you need to have I-link (Not free) software and cable .Remote is little funny you to place before the cam corder for that to work .Initially i thought that is not working .To wrap it i will say it is pretty good one .
When i switched over to a Nikon d7000 from my old Canon 20d i didn't think a lens could fill the hole in my heart left by my great 70-200mm f4 Canon L series lens. Now that I've had some time with this Nikon lens I love it and I don't fall asleep crying about the Canon lens anymore. It is super sharp, love the VR and colors look beautiful. Construction quality ain't quite equal to the L Series but this one is cheaper so you gotta expect that.
Image and sound quality are great. Frame rates are a bit slow but then this is my first webcam so I do not know what to expect. My system is an Intel 5200T dual Core 1.6GHz with 2GB ram. Works great with Skype
works as described - good value for the price. Especially appreciate the "molded boot" since I am using it to connect my router to a device in a different room and wanted the ethernet connector to be protected from potential dragging snafus.
Sometimes the old fashioned was is still the best (And cheapest) This thing brought in as many channels as the higher priced signal booster kind.
The physical appearance of this Apex compared to one previous (AD1100W) is most appreciated. The prior one looked and felt lightweight, cheesy, and assembled by the oppressed: I purchased it for it's easy ability to accept CD-R hacks. I used it lightly, and it lasted just over one year (forgot to kill the power one day, and now it only plays DVDs).Back to the 2600: 1. It doesn't smell like burning plastic when you open the drive. 2. Without a doubt the finest looking Apex DVD player that I've seen. 3. Excellent picture quality - on par with my Pioneer, Panasonic, and JVC players. 4. Remote: You can stand it on end (harder to lose), and it's far better designed than the 1100s.Anyway, the initial impression is much better than when I opened the box on the 1100 over a year ago - you can telll that Apex is trying harder to improve their product.I'd have given it 5 stars, but I'm waiting to see if this one holds up to more frequent use than the last one: With progressive scan, I expect it to PLAY PLAY PLAY - and give my old Pioneer a rest.
This is a great radio for a great price. It's barebones but that's the point. I use this radio while I run or walk. I've tried various radios over the past 15 years. If you'd seen my pictures from marathons, I'm wearing a headset around my neck.What works best is a plain simple radio like the SF-59. I've tried digital radios. The batteries last about an hour and they are not durable.Here's the pros:* Low price;* Despite it's bulk, it fits nicely in a belt or pocket;* The belt clip is very good;* Good reception for moderate-strength stations; and* Durable;There are negatives:* Battery falls out; this has been a problem with the last two walkmens I've owned;* Dials easily move; I use triple-wrapped duct tape to prolong reception; a simple lock on the sound and station potentimeter (dial) would solve this problem;* Dropping the radio caused the sound dial to fail; it sticks adjusting the sound dial reduces sound, then it's shouting in my ear, then it's dead again;* Poor reception for moderate-strength stations because of interference from strong stations.Overall, however, standards must be pretty low, this radio is a success in its market. It should be better because it represents Sony, a good name.If this review was helpful, please add your vote.
Can't beat the sound for the price. Use mine for jogging. Used for over a year and still going strong.
Do not buy. It was bad. I was so happy to buy a printer for my parents and hook it up but it would not even turn on. I ended up ordering a completely different printer. I don't know if it was damaged due to shipping or what but I was very disappointed.
My new shuffle gives me the ultimate coolness factor! The functionality is awesome too.The shuffle arrived in it's beautiful transparent hard plastic box. It is really small, 1.5 inches long and 1 inch wide and the depth without the clip is hardly a few mm. The packaging is great too, even better than the last green cardboard box, and if you buy it from apple you can engrave it with your special message and also include a gift note which arrives in a tiny white envelope with a silver apple logo. My shuffle has my name and cell phone number engraved at the back from Apple in case it goes missing...though I don't think the finder would ever want to return it.The "goodness" of a shuffle: I had always liked the Gen 1 shuffle too as it was small, and could slip into my tight jeans easily. Every time I wanted to change a song while at the airport in a queue, shopping for groceries or jogging I could just press the raised ring as I knew where each symbol was. I never needed to look at it or to take my attention away from what I was doing. It was light too, so much so that the weight of the headphones would sometimes nudge it out of my pocket and it would clatter to the floor. When I wanted to change the songs I just slipped it into my laptop. I had planned to buy a bigger iPod or even the Zune or Zenvision for my car so I could load my complete song collection (and get rid of XM) or for long plane trips where I might look at the screen. But for the everyday activities - jogs, work in the kitchen/garage/garden, or shopping trips I was happy with the low maintenance easy-breezy shuffle. So, the early pictures of the new shuffle blew me away ...I realized it was time to give away my old one...to my dad in this case, who loves listening to his books on shuffle, and doesn't want a screen.The 2G shuffle: The new shuffle sounds just as good as the last one and the headphones tangle up less with a rubber slider. Did I tell you that the white and gray headphones co-ordinate perfectly with the gray and white look of the new shuffle? I love these little touches from Apple...(Can't believe Microsoft thinks the dull brown color of Zune is cool...) The port to connect the headphones is the same one you connect the docking station to load songs or charge it. The docking station is small too, white on top and barely 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide with gray rubber base with an apple logo that prevents it from sliding around. You'll need to download the 35MB iTunes software to your computer (in case you don't have it already) and then load up your songs on the shuffle and you're ready to go. When it updates software the light indicator is red, orange when it uploads songs and green when you eject it and it's ready to play. The genius is that there is no need for a separate battery indicator as the same light glows orange for low charge or red if your battery is very low. In fact the same light will tell you with a blink sequence if there are no songs loaded. Press the forward button once and it will go back to the beginning of the same song, press it twice it goes to the next song. Similar function for the reverse button. If you press the play/pause button 3 times it goes to the beginning of the playlist...If you have your songs organized you can load the list you want according to your mood and these controls are enough to take you where you may want to go.I was able to load 180 songs on to my shuffle, which is more than enough for a whole week for me. You have to use iTunes but all my songs are from CDs or downloads from other sites and I did not have a problem getting them on to the shuffle with the iTunes software.The only downside I see is that I'll have to carry the docking station to charge it or upload songs if I travel, and while the docking station is really small, it makes the shuffle less self-contained. However, given the look of the new shuffle I don't mind too much. Especially now that I have a clip on the new shuffle, a feature I did not anticipate would make carrying the shuffle so much easier.In fact, now I am in love with the convenience of the shuffle's clip that makes it easy to access and does not keep falling out with the weight of the headphones. The possibilities of where to clip it are endless. I've had it clipped to my T shirt neck, my office shirt front, on my leather coat lapel, or the jeans top pocket, or even my purse strap. Doesn't fall out and it's easier to reach the buttons.By the way, all the people with negative reviews for 2G don't seem to be users. If I just want to make toast I don't want to buy an oven, even if it's available for the same price. If I wanted a screen on the shuffle I would get a Nano or something else. But the shuffle gives me what I want -not only does it play great music, it's cute enough to sit on my blouse. And does get some ooohs and aaaahs!Now how about blue, red and pink metal shuffles...I need to color coordinate them with all my outfits! ;-)Update Feb 28, 2007: So Apple listened to me (!) and they do have these in nice colors now...love that orange..PS - If you like the review, check out my new Shuffle pics in the customer images. Please rate my review too and let me know if it was helpful for you.
I love this remote. It is easy to set up, intuitively organized and incredibly easy to use. This is actually the second one I purchased. A few years ago after getting into home theater in a big way, I found myself trying to 'train' the universal remote that came with my AV receiver, with only about 75% success - and still dealing with 4 or 5 remotes on the coffee table. I had a sheet on the table for my family to use: to watch TV, set the TV to Video 3, the AV to Digital 1, turn on the cable box, etc. For DVD or VCR, it was all different settings of course. After doing some research, I decided on the 670 for two reasons. First, I've had other Logitech products for my PC and they work great, and the reviews were solid. Second, the 670 was the "top of the line" in the segmenet of their products that used disposable batteries. This was important to me as the research I did suggested that the rechargable units worked great - until the batteries wore out and it was then expensive to replace them and they could also be hard to find. The backlight button is easy to find by feel in the dark, and illuminates the screen perfectly, without overusing the batteries. Batteries last nearly a year and the remote remembers it's commands when they expire (very handy!). So, I settled on the 670 and was delighted to discover that my family can now run the system, switching between TV, DVD, VCR, Radio, CD's, Game controls etc. without incident. The HELP feature is also very slick, as it resynchronizes the remote when needed and keeps things working as designed. All the other remotes are where they belong - in a shoe box in the closet. The 670 is all I need (even for the DirecTV Sattelite DVR). I recently purchased the second one to service another area in our home...the first one is still going strong, 4 years after my original purchase. Finally, the Amazon price and availability was impossible to beat. Great job guys, thanks for the great product and the terrific service.
I bought the Palm m125 a few days ago to replace my Palm IIIxe. I managed to fry the circuits with some water. The screen is smaller to me and I have changed the fonts to be as big as possible. I had had some hotsync problems with my previous unit, I even had to by a new cradle. The hotsync on this one worked like a charm. My biggest worry was whether I had a USB connection back there but I found it with no problem.I guess my misgivings stem from liking the IIIxe so much and it was my first. But, as they say, Change is Good. I'll give it some time.
I have 2 of these on 2 different sets. I tried a pair of the "more expensive brand name" cables for $49.99/set (sold to me when I got my LCDs), then saw these online so I figured can't hurt to try for 10 bucks. Needless to say, I swapped them out when I got my cables, and the picture looked exactly the same - on both LCDs. I promptly returned my "brand name" cables to the store where I got the TVs for a refund and ordered 2 more (I keep extras of everything just in case, and 3 of these cost me less than 1/3 of the price of the TWO "Brand name" cables.
This mount is well-made and sturdy. It was fairly easy to mount it to the wall, although the weight made it a little awkward (a third hand is helpful). Something that should have been emphasized in the instructions is that the mount MUST be leveled, or the LCD panel will tend to swing one way or the other. Otherwise, I have no problems with this equipment.
This is a very late review, but I am writing it to show how impressed I am by Zalman. I bought this heatsink back in 2006 for use with my Core 2 Duo E6600. It is a great heatsink, cools the processor way better than the stock heatsink and is very quiet.I decided it was time to upgrade my computer when Intel released the Sandy Bridge processors in January of 2011. To my pleasant surprise, I noticed that Zalman sells a cheap $5 upgrade kit for this heatsink to fit the new sockets from Intel. They even included some new screws and thermal paste, though I decided to use some Arctic Silver. Great, I don't have to buy a new heatsink!About a month or so ago the fan on my heatsink has worn out and has started to vibrate slightly, making an annoying noise. I emailed Zalman inquiring about replacing the fan. They told me to send $5 over PayPal to their outlet email for a brand new replacement fan, shipped. Another wonderful experience.I loved their heatsink when I first bought it, but after these two experiences, I am now a very loyal customer. Zalman is a great company and I will be buying all my heatsinks from them from now on.A note: This fan is voltage controlled while new motherboards have switched to PWM control for the CPU fan. I solved this problem by plugging my CPU fan into one of the chassis headers (still voltage controlled) and disabled the CPU fan warning on my motherboard.
PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU REALLY WANT INFORMATION ON HOW THESE DISCS PREFORM. SORRY FOR THE LENGHT. I'm a big fan of sony products. my t.v., stereo, computer, cd burner, and even my entertainment system is made by sony. I just bought my sony 40x burner last week so i figured i'd buy high speed sony discs for it. I've always used sony discs but that doesn't say much because i only burned at 8x. at any rate, i burnt a few discs and everything seemed fine. Or so i thought. later i tried to listen to them and my cd player could only read the first two tracks(the end of the second tracks were always poping). I'm a huge music collector and have collected over 740 live concerts that i store on cds. With past experience, i quickly realized that these discs weren't keeping up with 40x. That is very unusual. a 32x disc should keep up. and if it can't the burner should report an error. Even when i dropped speed to 32x i experienced similar problems. I was so pist that i drove to Best Buy, bought some fuji 1-24x discs and burnt all of them at 40x with no problems. To sum my ramblings up, I am very dissapointed in sony for producing a disc that doesn't preform as advertised. I was warned by many people of these problems before i bought these discs but i couldn't beleive that sony would make discs that couldn't keep up with their own burner even at the proper 32x speed. So if your a serious burner with commercial interests in mind DO NOT BUY THESE DISCS. I've had good luck with the fujis and a couple other high end brands. I've had memorex discs that have lost their information over a few years, and sharpie markers that have bled through and ruined discs, but those were moments of my own stupidity. don't use sharpies on discs and never buy memorex. Those were my mistakes and i learned. The reason i'm righting this is because i did everything by the book. these discs FAILED. So to keep other consumers from making a bad mistake TAKE MY ADVICE AND PICK ANOTHER HIGH END BRAND!!!!!!!
The screen resolution is not 1920x1080 so it can't harness the power of the blu-ray drive. The only laptop that I've seen with a compatible resolution is the dell 17" series with the optional 1920x1200 resolution screen.
As others have mentioned, these headphones tend to emphasize the bass and sound too boomy for classical music or acoustic. But, if you're into heavy electronica, this is actually not bad. I got these at a decent bargain, so they were worth that price for the comfort and the decent sound. The Sennheiser SR60s may be a better choice for those who listen to lots of classical over their 'phones. For pop and electronica, I love these for the punch.
Five stars for quality because of its reputation, but a quick note here to say that these are not compatible with the Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder - a somewhat picky model. I used TDK instead with that older machine. Before buying a 100 pack of anything, buy a single disc or small pack with the rest of your Amazon order to check compatibility first.
This is a great product. It saves space and time. It has everything you need at a home office: printer, scanner, copier, fax. One feature is that you can use the scanner to fax or the top load if you have many pages. You can print documents and pictures straight from the printer as well it has a slot for flash memory and memory card, and it works with a USB connnection.
I love having my emap protected. It keeps me safe from cults.
they work but if you look close at the picture you can see right by the handle grip there is an edge that looks like a seem. Well not looks like, it is a seem! I found out the hard way. The handle is separate from the rest of the piece so the only thing that holds the handle on to the speaker is the four screws directly on the handle. This works ok until you put a lot of pulling force and the handle pulls right off dropping your beloved speaker onto the pavement. No worries though just make sure to use a large head screw and even a washer so it won't stretch the four plastic holes. After the initial shock of dropping my pride and joy on the asphalt I remounted the handle with washers underneath my screws and haven't had any trouble.
One of the less frequently used extension on our 3 phone system started blinking and beeping the other day. It would not charge. I found these to replace the battery and fixed the phone like new. Easy and inexpensive.
used the tv in the kitchen for the past 2 years, didn't expect much for 250 bucks. picture and sound quality is fair at most. picture is shot at this point, time to chuck in the trash. need to find another small lcd, not much on the market unless you want to spend 2500 for sony's new 11" lcd. ugh!! someone should make a good small lcd!@
I purchased recently these batteries together with another set of rechargeable AA batteries. The Olympus is clearly superior, charging faster and lasting longer. I use them for my camera Olympus SP-565UZ and it takes a lot of use before they run out. Highly recommended for serious users.K.T.
Was 12 hours in the store, looking at various machines, before I got this one. I returned 6 machines. Two were HP 1410, real dogs, both broke down. No frills, but does what it does well and economically.The copier/printer electronics of this unit eventually tanked, but that was after lots and lots of use. I still use the scanner/sheetfeeder for storing/copying (by printing the scans on another dedicated printer, the 5550 that I've had for 9 years.)Was looking for a copier to make nice B&W; copies, especially of books, where I could leave the cover open in a dimly lit room and I would get a white border around the copied object, thereby saving lots of ink. The HP 5610 did this as well or better than any model/brand. Epson ink vapor gave me headaches and the brother ink cleaning-system seemed worrisome because I have gone weeks without copying.The 5610 may be the only new HP that still uses the legacy #56 and #58 cartridges for B&W; and photo color (although it does use the new 5 ml #22 for plain color) - I hope this printer is a big success, so HP will be compelled to continue using older economical cartridges for new machines. The 5610 seems to be a maverick from HP's new business model which is obviously "the cheaper the machine, the more expensive the ink $ per ml."No problems. The 5610 makes perfect copies, extremely fast in fast mode. The feeder is OK, even with cheap, newsprint-type paper. The setup defaults to "actual size," which cuts off 3/4 inch of what you copy at the bottom, but you can change the default to "fit to page" and that will shrink your copy a tiny bit, hardly noticeable, but will definitely capture the entire original, while giving you about a 1/2" white border all around. It did come out of the box with a strong plastic reek from within, which was remedied by swapping it for the store shelf demo, which had "gassed out" over time.At first the software would not install, but when I disabled the resident shield of my virus checker, it installed smoothly. HP seems ignorant of this solution, in literature and customer support. I had to figure it out myself.
Bought this as a "back up" to my other Sony Hi8. I like the analog picture (vs. digital). Real handy, works just like the vendor indicated. No problems since I purchased it about 1.5 years ago. I'd buy again.
I'd been looking for an affordable color printer for some time. It had to be Ethernet-capable, and almost certainly had to be an inkjet, since color lasers are way out of my price range. After briefly using an Epson 900N last year, I decided to look at Epson's newest networkable color inkjet. Though it was ordered before Halloween 2000, it didn't arrive until after Valentine's Day 2001 - but was it ever worth the wait! While it isn't as fast as the specs claim (what printer really is?), it is the fastest inkjet with decent output that I've ever used. The color quality, especially using the MacOS's ColorSync options with Epson's driver, rivals or even surpasses that of our Tek Phaser 550. The dreaded inket streaking effect, often seen on gradients, is minimal. The biggest surprise was ink usage - while the replacement cartridges are more expensive than other Epson supplies, the page-output per cartridge is much improved. Since I don't print full-bleed proofs very often, I can't say exactly how good the page-count-per-cartridge will be, but it's definitely better than the older 900N, or any other Epson that I've ever used. You can hook the Epson 980N up to a Mac, PC, or any computer with Ethernet connectivity, even SGIs or Unix boxes (it's IP-addressable. too) and you'll be well pleased with the results.
Camera cast was every thing the add said it was. Good quality,Just what my friend was looking for gre.
I bought this player weeks ago. The sound quarlity is very good. the color is a little darker than shown on the webcite. The thing I got is a ipf-190TC, which is a model for China I guess. The neck is not as useful as a belt strip.
this is a good card. it's compatible with my Nikon 3100, and holds up to 80 images at highest resolution, and well over 1000 images at the lowest resolution. This is more than enough space for anyone who will have access to a computer to occasionally transfer their images.
I am sorry to say, that the Item, Griffin 9211-SNSADK PowerDock for Sansa, failed to survive my ownership. As I was opening the package, I managed to drop in onto my concrete floor. I havent attemped to reassemble the piecesyet, so I cannot speak to it's vertues.I recieved a request to send positive feedback from the sender, and also managed to screw that up. I sent them an apollogy for lack of feedback,but it was probably not accepted. The purchase on the whole was not one I would repeat. I'm out the Item, and the vender is out their feedback.Owen Schmidt
All wires are kind of very stiff, but I guess its supposed to be that way. I would recommend this works well.
Works great, inexpensive and effective way to listen to my ipod in the car. Doesn't even make weird tape turning cog wheel noise like my last one.
It glows when plugged in, a glaring LED that emits a cold, monochromatic light, just off to the side. It's brighter than my screen. The color of green is an intense lime, yellowy green; not one of the more mellow pastel greens (as shown in the picture) that I find much more enjoyable. The mouse works fine, it's basic, the buttons work, it's plug&play, etc. I like aesthetics--I don't like this. I wish I got a basic black mouse.
Don't buy it. It doesn't play any disc on the first day. I am returning it.
Installed in secons, worked right away, compact design. I like the connection on the front of unit. Highly recommend this product
I got this speaker station to play on my desk at work. I find that at low volume levels, the sound gets a little bit too bass-y. I can partially compensate for this by turning on the bass reducer equalizer on my iPod, but it doesn't correct it 100%. Since I also use my iPod in the car, which doesn't need the bass reducer, it's a little annoying to have to switch it back & forth. However, for the price, I think this is a great deal and works wonderfully in "normal" volume situations.
Not having used other similar products, I would still say that for the money, this product stands up to its own marketing. My laptop is a few years old, and had been shutting down due to overheating when watching videos on Winamp or DVD. Since using the product, it has not shut down, and I only use the cooler on low most of the time. It also happens to fit in my laptop bag with ease, which is extremely convenient.Go for it, it's worth the money.
We bought this for a trip out of state so my husband could enjoy a shortwave radio while we were away from home as well as some emergency/weather info, if needed. He has been using it to get familiar with it at home and has found it to be easy to use. Only drawback was no adapter came with the unit and finding one to fit has been difficult at several stores. That would save on the batteries when using at home. Otherwise it is a good buy, small and convenient for carrying.
We purchased an HDTV and discovered [after we bought it) an HDMI cable is the best connection between the TV and receiver (which is not included with either the TV or receiver). Best Buy recommended a cable that cost approx. $80.00. I did some research and found out that the high priced cable would be the right product if you're going 30' but at 6' it's not necessary.We received this cable in just a few days and it only cost $12.00 (includes shipping). It's working great. Save yourself some money and go out to dinner.
I recently bought this camera based on the price and reasonable reviews. After finally getting it working, I can see the reviews pretty much reflect the user experience: either the end user is relatively knowledgeable about routers and/or their configuration is straightforward, in which case the rating is high, or they get frustrated and give up because they can't get the configuration to work, for any variety of reasons, in which case the rating is low. Truth be told, just like PCs, there are so many possible combinations of network/router/ISP that it would be pretty challenging to make the setup bulletproof.In any case, let me briefly describe my setup experience, and then I'll explain my overall rating of good (3 stars). I am no network expert by any means, but I love experimenting (that is, until I tried setting this thing up). I plugged the camera into my Linksys WRT54GS router with an ethernet cable (as recommended) in order to configure the camera. The camera comes configured with a static IP of 192.168.0.20; for this to work properly, the camera and router have to be on the same subnet, so I went into my router configuration utility and changed its IP from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.0.1 -- this turned out to be a big mistake. Over the course of the next hour or so, it appeared as though everything was working -- I could see the camera functioning, and was able to set various camera parameters (FTP & email server, upload schedule, etc.) but nothing worked -- the camera would not upload any pictures. I then tried calling Trendnet tech support; they answered within 2 minutes (this was around 10 PM at night) but despite being friendly, they essentially read me the info out of the manual, which was of no use. Frustrated, I did some Googling, and came across an epinions review, which led me to the solution: the router does not like to be on the x.x.0.x subnet. Thus, I changed the camera's IP to 192.168.1.20, and returned the WRT54GS to 192.168.1.1, and the FTP and email started working! Of course, there were a few other router and camera parameters I had set meantime, which probably needed also to be done, namely to port forward the FTP port (21), email (25) and alternate http (I set it to 1024, but I think the default 81 would be fine too), all these are under Applications & Gaming | Port Range Forward. On the camera, I had to put in the DNS IPs (copied from the Linksys status page, which are assigned by your ISP), the wireless security information (WEP key from the router), and FTP and email information (also provided by your ISP).Once the setup was complete, I successfully tested the upload by FTP and email, both worked fine. The view and image quality of the camera is exactly as others have described: limited (narrow angle) view, pretty good in daylight, poor in low light conditions. However for the price, I feel this is a fair trade-off, and rate it good, especially at the $100 price point. If I could figure out how to make it stream, that would make it a real winner.
1. 21 Nov 08 purchase. Required 1 1/2 hours of D-Link Tech Support just to get the router to work with Time Warmer Cable (San Diego, CA).2. Worked great for five days.3. On the 6th day, over and oer, the router dropped the wireless signal after being online about 2-5 minutes.4. Spent another 1/2 hour online with the D-Link Tech Support help desk, they suggested I return the defective router.5. Day 7 - the router is going back to the store and I will purchase another brand.6. Had a Zyxel X-500 router before. It was incredible. I'll go with that again, or a newer model.
Pretty cool the way it uses your existing electrical wiring to extend your wireless network. A few times, i have wished it had an ethernet port on the wireless transceiver unit so i cd also plug in a non-wireless computer. But this item was not built that way, so it's not like I'm getting gypped or anything. Does extend my wireless network really well.
This keyboard is nice and functions great. I can't say it's the best on the planet like some of the other reviews - perhaps their previous keyboard was really bad?? It's got a good feel and is comfortable. Compared to my keyboard at work, it doesn't have as light a touch, meaning, I have to press a little harder on the keys, but that's a minor detail and is purely personal preference. Some people like to press harder on the keys. Overall it's a fine keyboard, solid construction and well worth the price and nice looking.
This is my second C340 purchase since my first was stolen a few weeks ago. I researched what was new and found that this was still one of the best values. The price had actually decreased $140 since I bought the first one in December, 2006. Amazon had the price to beat both times. The unit is very easy to set up and use. I have used in on trips across several states. The only time it seemed "confused" was when I was in downtown Philly. The unit couldn't seem to pick up a satellite signal amongst the tall buildings.I recommend purchasing the dash mount that has the three weights/discs on the bottom. The suction cup won't stick to the windshield or the metal disc that comes with the unit if you travel bumpy roads.All in all a great value. I don't travel without it.
After wasting money on this, you'll waste more money on tickets. I would not have bought this company's product if I had read these independent test results first! Below are just excerpted quotes. Please follow the links for the complete, often juicy, stories.An Owner Speaks"I made a big mistake buying and relying on Rocky Mountain Radar's radar/laser detector/scrambler products. That's right, 'products' is plural. I've owned three...none of them worked."Full article: "My Seven Costly Mistakes Involving Rocky Mountain Radar Products" [...]--Radar BustersTest Results"The bottom line is that during our testing of these units we have NEVER found one unit to work. The RMR-C302 had no noticeable effect on our K band gun...and with the laser the RMR-C302 had no effect."--Roy Reyer, retired cop and certified radar trainer.[...]"I tested Rocky Mountain Radar devices on two occasions... I can tell you without a doubt -- the jammers did not work at all! They did not jam radar, confuse radar, block radar, scramble radar, nor did they render a car invisible to radar. The same goes with police lasers: the jammers had no affect. Rocky Mountain Radar is ripping off consumers for millions of dollars and no one is doing anything about it."--Tom Martino, Troubleshooter.com[...]"The [RMR Phazer and Phantom] score of "0" means the device had no jamming effect on laser guns what-so-ever!" --LaserRadar.com[...]"In reaction to past stories we've written for Automobile Magazine, the BMW Roundel, Mercedes Star, AutoTronics and Car Audio & Electronics, among others, the resourceful [RMR founder] Churchman quickly renamed these same boxes--the new appellations include Illusion, Shadow, Eclipse, Patriot and Avenger among others--and continued doing business without missing a beat. He's also produced several private-label versions with names like Barrier-RDR and Barrier-LSR. Except for the Phantom, which contains rudimentary radar-detection circuitry, each is essentially an empty box with a 12-volt power cord, a cheap cast-plastic waveguide assembly, one or two front-mounted LEDs, a basic power-supply circuit and a button or two. Press the button and an LED lights up, accompanied by a tinny bird whistle. We've tested these products a dozen times against every front-line police radar gun and laser, finding all of them utterly worthless."--Craig Peterson, RadarTest.com[...]
The laptop has a ton of features for it's size. It's amazing they fit so much into such a compact design. Bluetooth was about the only feature I missed on mine. It's a great laptop to take on the road and is very sturdy. The bottom half of the case feels like metal (clearly more rigid than other HP laptops). Overall the laptop has a very solid design.Things I didn't like. The computer is slow to boot, loading the OS takes longer than most comparable laptops (compared to DV6000z, DV2000z). Overall, I found the system to be sluggish, and I would attribute it mostly to the hard drive. Adding RAM (3gb) made no difference. The system also pushes quite a bit of heat out the rear exhaust vent. I have used almost every current HP laptop, and this one produces the most heat. Considering the compactness, this is understandable.I have used both the touchscreen and non-touchscreen. I prefer the glossy non-touchscreen... it is much brighter. The touch screen is neat, but not terribly useful. As with any input device, it may require configuration changes for it to work exactly as you want. The touchscreen HAS to be configured for it to work accurately, if you don't it's useless. Both models are nice and compact, have tons of inputs (card reader, IR w/ remote, 3 USB ports, RGB monitor out, and Firewire).So the laptop has it's weak points, and it's strengths. Overall I would say it works very well considering the compromises that need to be made for it's size. I found it funny how you adapt to the dimensions (including screen size) after a short period of use. It's weird switching back to a DV9000 and a huge 17" screen though. I would say though, that screen quality is more important than size. This model has an excellent screen. I think the one thing I miss when I use other laptops is the finger print reader... it's so convenient to just swipe your finger whenever you need to type a password (at login, any website, etc). Of all the features, that's the one that I really got accustomed to, and would recommend getting (The specs for the TX1110US listed here does not have this feature).
I too have only subjected this case to snorkeling. I do like that you can access all the controls with the case on, no problems with leakage or fogging. Make sure you rinse it off after use as directed. Yes it is fairly bulky but then, I'd rather be sure my camera is protected than worried that it's going to leak. The pictures it took were outstanding, very surprised at this. It is a little difficult seeing the LCD screen underwater so I used the view finder a lot. If you were going to dive, I'd suggest the weights as it is large and will float! You would have little problem with loosing it as it would come up to the surface before you do LOLedited: 12/24/2011, I loved this canon camera and housing. It's been discontinued but ebay still has them occasionally. I would recommend it to anyone scuba diving and I made probably 200 dives with it. It leaked once and it was due to a small bug on the oring. Luckily i was in fresh water and within a few weeks the camera dried out and used again but I had bought a back up in case it hadn't. Back up was the same camera and housing. I recently went to another camera in order to utilize RAW features but those two cameras are still in use from another diver.
I bought this because of the reviews and the manufacturer is well respected and I always had good luck with their computer accesories. I got this because my older Sony 26" HD tv in the bed room had only 1 HDMI input. After installing the HDMI switch, I could not tell any difference in quality when the items (HD cable box, DVD player, Blu-ray) were going through the switcher than when hooked up direct. Great accesory and the price isn't bad either.If I could change the star rating, I would now give it ONE STAR, the switch quit working shortly after I wrote the original review. None of the signals would pass through the switch. Initially I thought some of the HDMI cables were bad but new cables did not help --- the only thing I could get on the tv was a message talking about copy protection and the thing I was trying was not permitted. All I was doing was trying to switch from the cable box HDMI to the DVD HDMI.Ended up solving my problem by selling the tv and buying a new one with 4 HDMI inputsEDIT; Change from 5 stars to 1 star. This switch started acting up after very little use. Quite often the switch would not pass through a signal to the TV and other times when switching from a HDMI cable box to either a HDMI DVD player or a HDMI PS3, a message would display on the screen saying something about copy right infringement --- I ended up throwing this unit away / selling my TV / buying a new TV with more HDMI inputs.
this MP3 has been great for me, and the FM radio feature was a must.
It was originally a present for an ex-girlfriend. I wanted it back. She texted an ambiguous text message that read, "Under the tire." I had no clue what that meant. My mother comes home from work the next day with a beat up Ipod in her hand, one of the headphones ripped off revealing the copper innards, the other, smashed. The Ipod itself had a dent in the top right corner of the metallic back and a few scathes. That was two years ago, my Ipod still functions perfectly fine even after being run over by an SUV. There you go, Ipod = airhead ex-girlfriend proof.
At first I thought it was little bit expensive price, but when I get it and use it, it is not, definately worth the money.This CD & DVD wipes really cleans. The wipes is good quality cleaning materials, cleans the dirts and finger prints off the DVDs very well.I definately recommend to give this a try, worth your money, it does the job good. Thanks Amazon!
to the person it was given to, said it was fantastic, the sound was great, the features were easy... very friendly user
This Microsoft mouse stopped working after 4 weeks. The wireless connection would drop off. The rubber sides have started to wear off. I had the Logitech Cordless Notebook mouse for 12 months and it still works great. I am going back to Logitech.
I used this stylus mainly for art on my ipad. It doesn't require much pressure to work, but the tip tends to wiggle around alot and over time develops cracks which makes the stylus drag on the screen. Lasted about 4-5 months for me under heavy usage. I just dont think its worth the price there asking for some metal and rubber. If you want to take the risk, go on youtube and make your own for free.
NO truth in advertising here !!!I believe this advertisement is a LIE !!! And I quote from it:"This version of the 17-inch MacBook Pro has a display backlit by lightemitting diodes (LEDs),This version of the 17-inch MacBook Pro has a display backlit by light emitting diodes (LEDs),"I just checked with The Apple Store. Inquiring on the MacBook Pro 17" with LED display. And their response was, "THE 17" WITH BACKLIT LED HAS NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED AND IS NOT AVAILABLE".Are you people inept, stupid ,,, or simply cunning LIARS ???
I was on the look for a new tripod since my older Vanguard Alta 1 fell apart. Like so many people, I did my research and narrowed it down to the 055XPROB vs 190XPROB. I'm 5'8" and I am into landscape photography as a hobby and wanted a tripod which is light (relative) and steady. My budget did not allow for Carbon Fiber tripods. I use a Nikon D7000 with a 18-105 kit lens and a Nikon 10-24mm wide angle lens.I was worried that the 190XPROB can handle a max 11 lbs while the 055XPROB can go upto 17 lbs. Frankly, if you have a standard camera gear and are not into sports or wildlife photography where you need the bulkier zoom lenses, the 190XPROB should handle you camera, lens and Speed light. The benefit of not having to carry 1.3 lbs extra with the 055XPROB is well worth the drawback of not being able to handle 17 lbs. Plus, if you have the money to shell out close to $2000 on those zoom lenses, you shouldnt be looking at a beginner/intermediate tripod and look for a carbon fiber one instead....lolFor those of you who are less than 6 feet tall and wondering if the 48 inches height with center column down is too short, the answer is NO. Considering the you add the ballhead (another 4-5") and the camera another 4-5"(higher if you have a battery grip), the viewfinder of the camera should come at around 56" which is right at eye level for the majority. If you are taller than 6 feet, I think you are better off taking the 055XPROB and consider the added weight as a advantage to it being a solid tripod :-) I would definitely visit the local store (Wolf Camera, Ritz etc) to check out the tripods in person and see if the heights and weights suit you.For all you landscape photograph enthusiast with an UWA lens, the Manfrotto center column is an added bonus because you can extend it horizontally outward and avoid photographing the tripod legs when you go to those ultra wide angles eg.10mm. Please make sure you position your legs correctly inorder to balance the center of gravity now shifting ourwards. There is an option to add a counterweight on a hook near the tripod head for better stability.Overall, this is a solidly built tripod and serves most of my needs. It should last a while based on other reviews, but for a casual photographer/hobbyist, this should meet most of your expectations. Now, with a good head, it is not light (5.5 lbs) but should be a manageable weight. If weight is your major concern, go with the 190XPROB, if not, then I would recommend the 055XPROB for the added weight capacity and height.Good Luck with your search
I biught this for friens in Hospice, since his arms are paralyzed....and he loves it.
I have had a great time with this unit, over 10,000 copies.Now I`m on the 2nd. one, I`m now getting ready to buy the 3rd. one from egghead.com.I want to be sure that there is a spare on hand when needed.The color could be some what better, but overall I`m very happy with this product.
This amp is awesome. I have been using it for well over and year and its still running strong. Gives my speakers great power and great volume. If I were to do another stereo install I would without a doubt use this amp again.
The www.jensenremotes.com does not work, if anyone out there that have one of this remote, please help me. I need a copy of this remote manual. If possible, please post something up on here. Thank you.
You won't get booming base from this travel/mini speaker, but it does produce good, quality sound at low to moderate volume. Even higher volume is decent, but lacks depth in the low ranges. Tends to distort quickly when much bass is added to the mix. Battery life (2 AA) is very reasonable. I use it with a Creative Zen Micro mp3 player as an alternative to the PlayDock station when I don't want a huge load to carry around.Does well for what it's designed to do...provide personal listening pleasure when on the go. Not a substitute for bookshelf systems or a PlayDock.
I just bought the Dl-524 along with DWL-G120 wireless USB adapter for my remote desktop and the DWL-G630 wireless cardbus adapter for my laptop. I already had an established -11b network with 3 desktops on land lines and 2 laptops and 2 desktops connected wireless. I switched out the old router with the new D-link and was up and working immediately. I went ahead and ran the wizard so my laptops would be ok with WEP and have had NO PROBLEMS. The signal for my desktop fluctuates between 24 and 54 mbps. The signal for my 2 laptops runs between 36 and 54 mbps (staying mostly between 48 and 54). My son's desktop that still is connected with an -11b usb adapter seems to run faster, as well. Overall, I'm very pleased. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the signal strength isn't rock solid at 54....but still way better than 11mbps.
We reloaded the firmware with Linux and are very happy using it as a flexible custom firewall and router.
This speaker set is great. The sound quality is excellent. Unless your a super-geek who needs a 500 dollar system to feel good about themselves, you will love this system. The bass is EXTREMELY powerful, and makes for a full sound. The speakers themselves have great sound quality. They also don't look like missile silos (as the Logitech X-530- does).On the back of the speakers is a place to put a screws head in to hang it, if your interested in that.The controller is great, you can adjust the bass, the overall volume, and even turn the system off. There is also a headphone input for private listening.The only bad part about this system is the cord lengths (but because this doesn't affect the actual performance i don't' care much). You can just go to radio shack and buy a $5 cord extension for this and your set, no biggie.
Have been using this on my Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 for video. I've had a few scenes that had glares on them but other than that it does the job just fine.
Hard to find cartridge for a very versatile and good printer, works good if you can find a new one or one with a quality refill.
JBL Control 1x Personal Monitor Speaker System (Pair)these are small speakers, but they put out a good sound.i needed something to amplify my t.v. sound over all of the other noises of life - dishwasher, swamp cooler, furnace, etc. -- without blasting myself out of my house. this pair of speakers has solved my problem, and the sound quality is quite good.i am NOT an audiophile -- technical stuff is beyond my interest -- i prefer quailty over quantity, and i am very pleased with these speakers.
I installed the Hot Link pro and it works...more or less. It is very sensitive to interference, the cabinet contains an array of low voltage lighting and the power (or the supply) fully jams the IR side, with the lights off the Hot Link works better but still exhibits erratic sensitivity! Sometimes it works from 30 feet other times we must go stand if front of the detector before it will operate. I had to add some shielded coax to extend the 6' detector lead, that may have made the interference somewhat worse. It is inexpensive but I don't recommend it!
Maxell, your headphones are bad and you should feel bad.The sound is low. The sound is horrible. One of the headphones plays music at a much lower volume than the other headphone. I am ashamed that I bought these headphones.
Bought this product for our tripod with swivel head. It took a few tries to figure out how to get the tripod with head to fit in correctly and get it zippered shut. Once we did it has worked wonderfully and is well made.
DON'T EVEN LOOK ANY FURTHER. IF YOUR IN THE MARKET FOR A BIG SCREEN TV, THIS IS THE ONE. AFTER MONTHS OF RESEARCH THIS IS NOT ONLY THE BEST FOR THE DOLLAR, BUT THE BEST PICTURE QUALITY OF ALL THE BIG SCREEN TV'S.BETTER THAN THE SAMSUNG THAT HAS A LOT OF ISSUES.SO STOP LOOKING, THIS IS THE ONE.I BOUGHT IT AT BEST BUY ON SALE, SIMPLY BECAUSE I WANTED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND INSTALLATION.I PAID A LITTLE MORE BUT WHAT THE HECK.NO MATTER WHERE YOU GET IT FROM, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. THE PICTURE IS UNBELIEVABLE.HAD AN OLD MITSUBISHI REAR PROJ. FOR 10 YRS.AND KNOCK WOOD , NO PROBLEMS. HOPING THE SAME FOR THIS ONE. EVERY TIME YOU WATCH IT, YOU'LL THIMK YOUR AT THE MOVIES. HD IS INSANE LOOKING, EVEN THE STANDARD DEF IS GOOD.P.S. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON MONSTER CABLES, THECHEAPER ONES DO THE SAME EXACT JOB AT LESS THAN HALF THE COST. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this power center over a year ago for twice the price and was happy with it then. So when I saw the selling price now, I grabbed it for a friend. Simple to set up and use, and it really works. Our house has been hit by lightning and our alarm system fried. We home theater was untouched. We also had a brown out, and the system shot down due to the drop in voltage. I have never bought a Monster product that dissappointed me, including this one.
My living room, den and bedroom have all been blessed with the Wharfedale name! The Emerald 93s serve as the "bedroom theater" pair, and are just outstanding with their rich, full and spacious sound. Mount them at ear level, connect with top-of-the-line Monster Cable speaker wire, an added "super tweeter," and subwoofer, the room shakes the rafters!. I smile everytime a sonic boom, scream, or trickle, emits from these fine babies! You can't go wrong with the 93s! ... I'm proud to own these babes!
Needed a way to connect the PCM for a Holley Commander 950 TBI set up to my laptop. The USB adapters kept locking up the software. Plugged this card in, set the com port and voila, I haven't had a software lock up yet. Sucks that it's so expensive compared to USB, but at least it does what I need it to.
I bought these a few years ago to give them time to break-in and develop their sound stage, etc. What I discovered has left me disappointed.When I opened the packaging, the first thing I noticed was that there were no gold connections. For $250, the connections should be gold, and the wires of a higher quality, but instead they give you the cheapest things they had. When I set it up, I noticed that the speakers would go in and out, and would always have a hiss. I bought a better cable that connects the computer to the speakers, and some of the hiss went away, but the speakers would go in and out. I found the reason for this was due to the connection of the volume thing to the back of the sub. It's a flimsy connection, and if it isn't in right, the speakers don't work. If I get it in right, I can't move the sub without having the speakers go out. Very frustrating.Now when they are working correctly, they sound pretty good. However not worth $250. If you listen to music for an extended period of time (over 1-2 hours) the sub gets very hot even when well ventilated. And while you can crank up the volume on these and they feel like 1000 Watts worth, that quickly ends, and in about 30 minutes they aren't much louder than my headphones. Furthermore, if you're playing mp3's a lot, the encoding of the songs better be pretty high, or you'll hear a lot of digital artifact. I save my music as lossless, so I don't have a problem there, but many listeners may.The Bass is good, but soon dims out by the end of a CD. And if you turn up the volume, they seem to limit how loud they can get, and eventually drown out under the highs. The speakers are also good at normal volume, but unacceptable for a party as they sound metallic and mechanical, not warm like some bose systems. My speakers are set up to an amp from my computer that helps drive them, but I have found that for $100 less you can get logitech or creative and have just as good of sound. Bose makes some good products, but they start at a higher price; these don't quite satisfy the ears.I would not recommend these for any listener, because using these in the office leaves you listening to hiss and better computer systems are available at a cheaper price.
After several (mostly outdoor) shots with this camera, I was pleased with the overall performance but puzzled as to why the colors were off. The reason seems to be that the so-called "auto" white balance doesn't really compensate for the available lighting. My guess is that it is simply a fixed setting based on all possible lighting available on Planet Earth, ergo, only passable for any particular situation. Images taken in sunlight are improved immensely by using that setting, and indoor/mixed light source images should first be set using the manual white balance feature, if possible.
THE TWIN PACK INK I RECEIVED IS GREAT. THE QUALITY AND SPEEDY SERVICE WAS WONDERFUL. I WILL BE BUYING MORE OF THE SAME. THANK YOU!
I've owned the E3C's for about the last two years and let me say that they were the best sounding earphones (or headphones) that I'd heard up until that point. Anyhow, they went defective on me a few months ago and rather than fork out $70 to get them repaired since they were now out of the 2yr warranty period (Shure will replace them free during warranty with no hassle whatsoever, by the way) I decided to plunk down the cash for the E500's. I got them on the cheap, because that is how I roll, but they're worth retail for how good they are.You may already know by now that the E3C's are single-driver phones and that they blow away any of the standard fare at your neighborhood electronics store. Also, you might be wondering, like I did, just how much better triple-driver phones are than single-driver ones... and whether they're worth the hundreds of dollars more that they cost. Assuming that one appreciates music and sound quality enough to spend decent money on phones in the first place, let me say that I have taken the risk for you, done the homework for you and done put the word out on the streets, er, well, an online review, anyway, for you: The E500's are killer. You'd better ask somebody. Drop your concerns. These are worth hundreds of dollars more than single-driver phones, if you care enough to notice the difference.I listen to a lot of jazz fusion that has fast, popping baselines, drumming at the smallest fractions of beats you can imagine and synth work to match. With the E500's, I'm actually able to hear detail that did not come through the E3C's. And when I say detail, I'm talking synth chords and drums on those fractional beats that I literally did not even realize were present on albums that I've owned for 10+ years.As for the bass, it is somewhat deficient in the E3C's compared to these. I dealt with that for two years because they sounded better than anything I could buy in the store despite that. With only a single driver for both treble and bass, the E3C's do the best they can and they are fantastic, given what they are. The E500's, however, with their two bass drivers and single treble driver in each phone, pose no compromise to the listener. Read that again; it's a strong statement. Believe that you're getting something real for what these cost. The bass is strong and deep, the drums, tight and airy, the mid-ranges for the `meat and potatoes' of your soundscape, fat and loud, and the accuracy is devastating. We're talking sound that literally gives me the chills at times.The E500's comfort was an issue for me at first; having small ears, I initially found them less comfortable than the E3C's since the housing on these is considerably larger in order to accommodate the three drivers. Now, after about three months of using these, they are almost as comfortable to me as the E3C's. I would say that I need to take them out after 30-40 minutes for the sake of earlobe comfort, but, in all fairness, I usually need to take them out for other reasons way more often that that.The PTH (push-to-hear) module is a joke. I guess it works, sort of. You will try it out for thirty seconds, curse the fact that some portion of the dough you spent on these phones went towards this nonsense, put it back in the box, and never use it again. Thankfully, you do not have to use it since it separates from the phones nicely. Shame on Shure for forcing people to buy this stupid, worthless accessory, insulting the intelligence of people who appreciate good sound and not realizing how unprofessional it is to package this crut with expensive, high-end earphones. I won't even get into the fact that `PTH' is part of the earphone model name. Someone should get fired for this debacle, seriously. Lexus probably wouldn't force you to buy fuzzy dice and hydraulics with an LS460, and those things are cool to boot. The earphones themselves are still the bomb.
Had voodoo graphics in pc updated to Monster 3d II did not like it. Then for same price bought Voodoo 3 3000 and love it. The installation was a breeze and graghics are awesome. The 2d part screams past my Ati IIc. Simply put the best I've seen. Friend has Voodoo 2 and there is no comparison. Can't say enough goods things .
Needless to say I was blown away by the performance of this DVD player. The USB port on the front makes this perfect for transferring material from your computer for viewing on TV. Perfect for photo albums or whatever. The picture quality is amazing and the ability to adjust the image is very good. You can't go wrong with this. Best bang for your buck out there.
I've had my notebook for a while now and haven't had any problems with it. The dvd burner feature is pretty fast and the sound is pretty good as well. The performance is just as good as mid-low desktop pc's. Don't know why the people below have had problems, maybe they're just beginners with comps (by the looks of their problems, lol). I'd recommend a toshiba satellite for others.
I have owned an original Adesso Nuform USB Mac keyboard for 9 years, and it has never had a problem. No keys have ever come off. It is durable, and extremely comfortable. In fact, after trying quite a few other keyboards, it remains my favorite even today. I find it odd that the other reviews here are so negative. These people either got a lemon, or perhaps Adesso's quality control is not what it used to be on this model, which dates from the early days of the iMac.
I purchased these speakers to replace the factory speakers in my car. I had to remove some fiberboard grating in the back window ledge but other than that the installation of the speakers was easy. The sound quality is everything I expected from a Alpine set of speakers. I would recommend these speakers to anyone. I feel that the price was reasonable and the speakers arrived when I thought they would. I give the seller five stars.
Haven't had any problems. Don't know why other people have; maybe Viking just has unreliable QA, like Apex?
Cheaply made and not working . Tried for 30 minutes to trouble shoot . No clue how to make it work
I had great plans for this product and it was recommended highly by the Comp USA representative as the one to buy. All I can think is that he must have a sadistic streak.A total of 5 hours was spent installing the drivers on my Compaq Notebook, installing the software, dealing with the buggy license feature, installing the software upgrade and trying to run capture. It quickly appeared that the driver failed installation. Off to the website for tech support, Pinnacle seems unaware that they even sell this exact product although they do acknowledge many variants.Removed and reinstalled the driver, which required removing and reinstalling the application, used the driver removal tool form the website, started all over again. The basic problem would seem to be that the name they chose for their driver, &quot;USB DEVICE&quot; conflicts with another device, rendering installation of the hardware impossible.Read through all the support messages, no help there. A long, careful, detail filled message on their online support board was completely ignored.I'm taking the product back and will be careful to not purchase pinnacle products in the future.If you like hardware that won't install, buggy software, a company that does not recognize their own products and apathetic tech support you should purchase this product!
The filter was exactly what I needed and provided the clarity I was looking for. I know how well it works when people comment on the fact that they are getting a bright mirrored image displayed from my laptop screen. You never know who is looking at your screen until they comment that they see something weird coming from my screen. It gives me the privacy that I need without compromising the view I see.
It doesn't have a radio, and the headphones suck, but what do you want? It plays CD full of MP3s, you can fit like 150 songs ripped at 128, if you rip at lesser quality, you can fit a lot more, but you will surely lose sound quality. It only takes 2 AA batteries and the batteries will die before you hear the whole CD, that rules. You can fit about 14 albums on 1 cd, so it is so easy to carry around hours and hours of music. If you sort albums into folders before you burn the cd, it is much easier to sort thorugh on the CD, however you can stick all the tracks into 1 folder and have a big cluster of 150 tracks, either way this thing is amazing. The Nomad is a comparable machine, but it takes 4AAs as opposed to the Expanium's 2, and the Nomad's battery life is only 4 hours as opposed to the Expanium's 10. You also can't use the Nomad in your car. The Expanium doesn't skip and it has a ton of options, and accesories, it is so worth the money.
I have not (yet) purchased this printer but the specs seem fine,BUT,for Windows users the ONLY driver provided by Kodak is for XP.If you use Win98 or WinME, you may wish to wait for Kodak to provide drivers for these still-popular Operating Systems.
I received these speakers as a gift and they were fantastic... until about a year later the volume knob started to cause crackling and now the volume goes in and out. Really need some quality control from Klipsch on these.
Got this mount for my Garmin Quest 2. Made by RAM Products, Great mount, great price.
This little device has solved a problem I have been dealing with for years. Getting a decent wifi signal in a high interference outdoor environment. My system consists of a desktop with a PCI 80211B/G card (sabrent brand, very inexpensive) and an outdoor 15db grid antenna.(looks like old NASA equipment) My access point/internet provider is about 1/3 of a mile away,across a freeway, with a busy truck stop and a row of trees in between us. Between the CB radios, other wifi networks and a never ending stream of traffic getting a usable signal was tricky. I felt like a mad scientist trying to aim the grid antenna just right to connect. I have probably spent hours adjusting it. Prior to installing the HSB2 I would connect at 1.0 or 5.5mbps and internet pages loaded slowly, if at all. Sometimes internet worked great, but others not at all.This Hawking booster connected effortlessly between my PCI wifi card and my antenna's pigtail. The included cable is long enough so that you can place the booster on top of a mid sized ATX PC. That is where mine wound up. I would have liked that included cable to be thicker and may replace it with better stuff, but it does not seem to be an issue. Audible whine? Yes. I am 30 and I can hear it a few feet away. This is a non issue for me since the PC it is connected to is a server for my other computers and is in a little used bedroom.It works, and works well though. It is a very nice quality device, it weighs more than most routers nowadays. Another reviewer mentioned it getting too hot- the metal casing is designed to pull heat from the electronics, the booster is "self cooling". Make sure you don't cover it up or keep it right under a shelf or something. Let it breathe and it will be fine.I have had mine set on the 200mw setting since installation, and have a constant full bars signal now. It might dip to 4 bars for a second but I can happily live with that. The internet now feels almost as fast as broadband, and a few before and after speed tests and usage confirm this. The booster really helped my outgoing signal, my upload speed increased dramatically. In speed tests before the booster my down speed was usually 4-5 times higher than my up speed. Now they are much closer, which has really improved my overall internet experience. I can now watch youtube without the video pausing to buffer- that alone is pure joy. Emails send on the first try instead of losing my message in cyberspace.The big picture for me though was that this little booster saved me from having cable internet installed. It's already paid for itself for me, because I can ALWAYS connect to my ISP now. I am getting subscription wifi for 20 per month, with no contracts, no BS. I use a router and ICS to share it with my laptop on a secured network. The other cable internet option is over 3 times that cost monthly and has a hardware rental on top of that. While I would love to have the speed I really can't afford another big bill every month. 20-30 bucks for internet is a fair and honest price to me.Big props to Hawking on this product! It was hard to decide on it based on the amazon reviews, and I was tempted to buy a 1 watt job for much more. Glad I went with this instead. I feel that some of the reviews here were written by folks who never really bought this item, or did not research to find out if they need an adapter or something. I also checked tiger direct for reviews and the product seemed more well liked there. Of course, Amazon had the best deal on it so I got mine here.
I have a Silverado 1500LT with a radio\CD\tape player. It also has a CD changer port. I call PAC prior to purchase and they stated this would work with my radio, all I had to do was have the dealership activate the CD changer port. After taking the vehcile to two different dealerships it was determined this could not be done. I installed the AAI GM-12 before going to the dealership and now I have $50 AAI GM-12, and a $35 dealership fee that are doing me no good. Plus a switch in my dashboard. This may work if it came with the factory installed CD changer but it certainly does not work if your vehicle does not.Just to be clear, I called PAC prior to purchasing this product. I guess they will say anything to make a sale.Bad product and bad company.
I bought these to protect some promotional thumb-drives. They are 2.5" x 0.75" x 0.25" and I managed to store sixteen of these in this case - brilliant! Bigger drives will restrict you to six, as it says on the box. Nicely padded sides and a strong zipper - typical Case Logic equipment.
My granddaughter took pictures all day Christmas Day. She is 3 and loved the camera. Her Mom and Dad were pretty impressed with it. Good product. Other reviews were helpful in selecting this camera.
After purchasing this product I was dismayed that the standard flanges didn't fit me, that's when I tried the foam ones and they worked! They created a good seal in my ear and were comfortable. Listeining to some music I was very satisfied on how the sound was reproduced. Bass was there and it wasn't booming or thumpy. Middle range and high were crisp and clear. I guess it all comes down to the quality of your music collection, low bit mp3 will come through on these audiophile level earbuds. So make sure your music collection is up to par.
I was doubtfull, at first. After all, it's not Miles Vorkosigan... but then I read it, and my doubts are gone. I wouldn't go so far as to say I'd read a grocery list if Lois wrote it... but it would be a close thing.I love this book, I'm very glad I bought it, and I'll probably read it again someday. Once again we have a character who prevails not because of his mighty thews and sweaty bulging muscles, or any tremendous inate ability for sparkly magic. Oh, drat, I won't say anymore. You'll just have to read it yourself.And I have to hope there's more stuff taking place in Chalion sometime in the future... not necessarily a sequil, but something in the same world.
This works well on the dell axim x3. I did have some intial difficulty but I called sandisk support and they walked me through. I was up and running with WEP encryption. I have windows mobile 2003.
The author has many good points about style, many valid. Except that I find his over use of comments unessicary, especially when commenting declarations of variables. Simply unneeded (most of the time) If you name variables correctly. While I definitely do not subscribe to the idea that hard code to write should be hard code to read. Some basic literacy, in common variable names such as I or j for integer counters. I am about way though the book, I particularly liked chapter 7 (Programming process). My only other criticism of this good book, is it doesn't prepare the reader much to some of the common bad conventions and bad habits some people have, and likely will see. The book is pretty easy to read and it's a good beginner book, if not the preferred beginner book, just mildly over hyped. I learned some new things, a good read.
Awsome Camera and Camcorder! There were tons of amazing qualities that it possesed mainly the following...*Great price (I've been begging for a camcorder for a really long time, but they were all too expensive, this was an awsome deal!)*SOOO many features, camera, camcorder, mp3 player (although I barely use mine)and a voice recorder (although once again I barley use mine)*Lasts a LONG time... I've had mine for a year now and made countless movies/ taken countless pictures. It still works GREAT! Although it has a few scratches, it is still super durable and amazing.I wish I could have given it a four and a half stars... this camera is awsome, but some things could have been better...*Some of the pictures are a little blurry, so obviously the picture quality could have been better.*If you are filming in the dark, forget about it. The camera does not work so well in the dim light (taking pictures is okay, it does have flash, but there is no way to make it lighter when filming)*When filming, the zoom quality could be much better. Once, I tried to film a play with it, and we were kind of far back, and it turned out quite blurry.Although this camera does have it's faults (DO NOT buy if you a looking for a super high quality camera), it is a great camera, especially for a first time camera. All in all, the camera works great for me and my needs, but don't buy it if you have to produce great pictures/films.
I have had CLP300 for 5 months now. It basically worked OK for children's school projects.I noticed a few problems with it:1. When I turn it on, the entire house light start blinking; do not know if it uses too much current2. The drum area is VERY hot and give burning smell. It stays hot even after idle for a long time3. The color tone are off a lot. It simply prints very saturated colors far off from the original pictures. I was using the original toner.
It works just fine but after the fact I've seen it for considerably less on other sites.
This camera is very light and has the ability to let you use manual or automatic modes and learn how to take pictures. I would recomend getting the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens for this camera and a replacement zoom lens (one with a wider maximum aperature) as the lens that coms with the kit is not the best but still takes decent pictures.
I bought a pair of these to plug into the speaker output of my desktop computer. Then I discovered that I could easily run the same sort of stereo-output-cable from the other desktop computer to the same Bose! ... Now THAT's Kewl !The sound is extremely nice ... nice, resonant, Bass sounds as well as the higher frequencies. They are very surprising. You would think that I'd say &#34;great for the price&#34; ... howver tht is a rather negative report in that I doubt I'd hear anything better if I tripled the price and bout &#34;bigger / grander&#34; .So, I like these so well that I ordered another pair and use them with my amateur radio gear. If you're techno-savvy, then I'll add here that transmitting, even with high SWR, didn't even cause a sound to come form them ... during transmit ... which, if you're NOT techno-savvy, is when one shouldn't hear clicks/chatter/squeals and so forth. This told me they were engineered well.I like them, if they can withstand being on a table with computers and radio gear, I dare say they will please you as they have me. And I've had them about a month now.
After long time I bought new keyboard, this one is very smooth keys to use and good design with hand support. Only it's giving little key board noise when you type faster as other keyboard has.
Use it for hooking up a PC to my TV in the living room. They are on either side of my patio entrance and the cable runs along the floor. Translation: gets stepped on fairly often. Has held up just fine for about 5 months now.
I purchased a pair of Motorola TalkAbout T5200 2-way radios for my husband and me to keep contact with our 12-year-old daughter during family excursions.Usability: The product is straightforward enough for all of us to use with a minimum of reading manuals or other explanation. The features are fairly intuitive to access with experimentation if you -- like us -- have an aversion to electronics documentation.Featured Feature: The alternate channels are important in our area. Silicon Valley is innundated with techno-geeks and their devices so the ability to change channels is key.Downside: Getting the volume right when communicating is a challenge. The &quot;right&quot; distance from your mouth to the radio does not necessarily come naturally. One can really annoy the person on the receiving end with volume and resultant sound quality. Also, the beeps are adjustable, but between them and the voice volume/quality, it's easy to find the radios annoying until you have adjusted (or adjusted to) the radios and speaking distance.A Word for Parents: This is a way to get your pre-teen/teen to WANT to keep in touch with you. Our daughter thinks the device is cool, and wants to carry it with her. It gives us the freedom to enjoy a place together even when we want to be somewhat separated.
OK Well i just got this thing for Christams and its great. But it is sooo totally confusing!!! i've been tying to figure it out for liek hours on end. I read the manual twice but nothing. All these thoings keep popping up on my computer and i have no clue why. I have a question IS THIS AN MP3 PLAYER OR NOT???? I hope it is becouse thats why i bought it. If it is then how on earth do you work it. I called my friends and family but they're stuck in the dark ages. I reallly need to figure it out! I have such a variety in music and so many CD's that an MP3 player would make my life simpler. HELP!
I've been an iPOD user for years and I was never overly impressed with it. But I love my Zune it is fun to use and I have a lot of fun swapping music with my friends and co-workers
Let me start by saying I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my camera. I didn't even know Panasonic made digital cameras until I started researching. After comparing this camera with all the others in this price range, and reading the many positive reviews, I felt like I had no other choice but to buy this camera. I'm glad I did.First, the zoom capablilities on the Panasonic FZ15 are amazing. No other camera in this price range has a 12x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom. I have gotten some amazing shots because of the zoom, that I would have missed otherwise.Second, the image stabilizer is a must. Even when using the zoom, and no tripod, the pictures come out clear the majority of the time. Which is awesome considering that other digital cameras can give you a fuzzy picture when you aren't even using a zoom! Should you decide not to purchase this camera (for some strange reason) at least get one with an image stabilizer.Third, the LCD screen is the best. I compared my Panasonic FZ15 screen to my Mom's Kodak EasyShare 7590 and my aunt's Canon Sureshot A80 and I was NOT impressed with their LCD screens. My aunt couldn't even see what pictures she was taking while indoors. And the Kodak's screen was definitely "grainier" than my Panasonic. Though I will admit, the Kodak is also a good camera.Fourth, this camera is very flexible. You can set everything on automatic and still take some pretty good pictures. But, if you read the manual (which is well-written and easy to understand) and play with the camera a little bit, you can do alot manually and take some great shots. I'm not technologically savvy, and I picked up on the "how's" of aperature, shutter speed, ISO, etc. pretty quick. The camera is very user friendly.Fifth, the lens is a high quality lens; I visited www.dpreview.com and the lens is one of the things that the professional reviewer praised on this camera. (You have to read the review on the FZ20, same camera just more MPs) The quality of the lens shows up in the quality of the pictures.Another thing I noticed with this camera is the ability to take sharp, clear pictures in total darkness. I couldn't even see what I was taking a picture of, and the pictures still came out great.The one and only drawback that I have found so far is that the camera only comes with an 8MB card, which is useless. So, make sure you buy a bigger card when you purchase the camera.You can't go wrong buying this camera!
The only reason why i bought this system was to combine it with my other cyber acoustics 3602 system for a better surround sound. The system itself sounds great. The sub woofer sounds very nice, trust me, it's just that after you turn up the volume 75% i starts to get distorted. I did a bass test full blast and it was terrible, but like i said, only 75% past. What do you expect from such a small system. And if you don't like the woofer you can unplug it from the other two satellites. Another small problem was that, at absolutely full blast, it makes a loud hissing sound. But if you tweek it down a little, it goes away.In closing, they sound really good, and i would've paid more than what i paid
the setting for audio out is bitstream for a home theater, but when turning player off and on the setting reverts to PCS. called samsung, got bumped 3 times, says it should work, i must have a memory problem on my brand new unit.
Gets the job done and like the dc adaptor as well. Not much else to say other than I'm satisfied with the charger and has easily been a solid and quality charger.
The product is what you pay for. The cases are functionable. They are very bendable and break easily. When I recieved them, they came in a very nice box. When I unpacked the box and took the cases out there were several of them that were cracked and had pieces broken off. The plastic covering on the outside of the case to put your cover under, are thin and dent/rip easily. I can't complain for the price though. They are a good deal!
I took my time upgrading from my last digital camera and researched several before buying this one. It is not for a first time user, or someone not interested in a feature rich camera. For example it has a flash but the flash is manual, and it is a bit bulkier than a most. But if you are thinking some day you want to upgrade to a true digital SLR, this is a great and cost effective first step or alternative. The ability to easily try out many cool features and add additional lens capability is great. What I love most is the fabulous zoom capability, and the fact that this camera also shoots movies with sound and does a great job at that too. It will take standard AA batteries or rechargable and for all it's power, the batteries seem to last a good long time. Downloading images to my laptop is effortless, something I struggled with on my first digital Fuji camera. For under $350 this camera is worth the investment.
No moving parts like an iPod inside; great for running. Light weight for (marathon running).
I've owned this camera for a couple of months and love it. Good pictures, small enough to slip in a pocket. Has great learning tools built in for beginners.You DO NOT need a dock to download pictures to your PC. All you need is the standard USB cable provided with the camera.I agree there is some awkwardness in the design. It is easy to put your finger over the flash. Like a lot of the newer cameras, no manual view finder which is too bad. They come in handy in certain lighting conditions.
For the most part, this play and charge kit is very good. The battery lasts quite sometime and charging it is really simple. The only downside is that sometimes the controller randomly disconnects when I'm playing even though its at full charge. (This never happened to me when I was using AA's)
Very hard to put on and uncomfortable on the ears. Sound is not that good either. I am very disappointed in the product since I already threw away the package I can not return.
The plastic frame surrounding the speaker cracked on both of them in the package. There was no damage to the package so I suspect there is a manufacturing problem with these speakers.
Does what it claims to do. Good price. Recommend to anyone who wants to charge their Sansa without a computer.
This set gives you everything you may need to plug your Ipod and get the best out of it, either sound or video. This company's service is really good and the items got home on time and mint conditions
Love the Suunto line of watches. They are made tough and they have a ton of features. The Vector comes with everything you need as an outdoorsman. Great quality and great precision.
My Maxtor 500 GB hard drive died after less than six months and now the company refuses to replace it because they say it is out of warranty.
I wrote e'mail to OEM and got no response, so:Even though it says it's for Creative and IPod players on the Inspire website it is not. It even comes up on Amazon as compatible with Zen. They use different cables so don't waste your time.
Nice piece of hardware for the price, but no tech support whatsoever to correct problems:1. Five buttons on front have no labels. Either that or the back lighting doesn't work.2. Scan software insists on appending sequence numbers to file names with no way to shut off.3. Typical software for a hardware company: geeky and hard to figure out.
Light weight, very fast forcuss and pictures were very sharp and bright with Drebel 300D. Very high recommended. I have a Sigma lense but the pictures taken were not as sharp as Canon lense.
Volume on this is REALLY low.This would be expected from a AA battery with two thumbnail sized speakers strapped to it.Turning volume up full will cause distorted sound.It can be adequate if you are alone in a quiet place. Ultra portable sound solution.
First, this thing is HUGE. Do not buy this if you want to have something to carry around. This is meant to be used an "all-in-one" desktop.However, this size gives a big beautiful 17" screen. That's my favorite thing about it.Other good things are it's built-in memory stick and SD slots. I slipped in a SD card and now I can take advantage of Vista's ReadyBoost. And the MS slot works well with my Sony digital camera.The sound is quite good for a laptop. The built-in camera is nice.Basically, this machine lives up to the Sony name in terms of sound and video.What's bad? As I said, it's huge. The keyboard is really bad. Ports are placed in funny places (you need to open a cover to get to the Ethernet, another to get to the Firewire port). It comes loaded with W-A-Y too much junk, including 3 full length movies (that you have to pay to activate), trial-ware, and a ton of AOL junk.Vista? Well, you either love it or hate it. I've had a few problems, but nothing major (yet). Don't judge the hardware by the OS. At some point, all of these machines are going to be Vista, anyway. Don't like Vista, get a copy of XP or Linux and install it yourself.All in all, if you want a all-in-one desktop that excels in entertainment, this is a good choice (although a more expensive model with a TV tuner might be better choice). If you want a powerhouse machine, this may not be it. If you want something to carry around, definitely look elsewhere.
WOW!!! This is an amazing product for the money!!!I teach Zumba Fitness classes indoors and out so I needed something that sounded good, loud and portable. The ION met all of my needs for my classes. I love the crisp sound and the portability (on wheels and battery operated)of the ION Block Rocker! I have used it on the battery mode for 3hrs and the sound is impeccable!! It's so easy to use, I still need to experiment with it for other purposes other than the IPhone and the microphone. Can't beat it for the value!!
This is the second one of these cards that I have purchased. They perform well and I have had no problems with them. Highly recommend.
This recorder does a good job of picking up local voices. Don't put it in your pants pocket and walk around because about all you'll hear are swishing sounds. It seems to work well in transferring the files to a computer as it plugs into a USB port and looks like another portable drive.My biggest problem has been the device turns off unexpectedly. After doing this about a dozen times, it finally got to where it wouldn't turn on at all so I ended up sending it back to the manufacturer for warrant repair. Fortunately, they were able to repair or replace it and it's currently working.
I purchased this item from Office Depot in January. It worked fine for a few weeks. Then one of the ear phones went dead intermittently. Sennheiser authorized the return in February, as the set has a two year warranty. It is now March and I called Sennheiser to find out why I had not received a repair or replacement. I was told that the set has to be replaced, but that none are in stock and perhaps late in April the stock may be replenished. They could not refund the purchase price because I bought it from Office Depot. That is why my rating for this item is 1 star.
I've tried a lot of strings, and none of them sound and feel better than these Medium Polywebs.I much prefer these over the Nanoweb. The Nanowebs made my Taylor sound too bright for my style of playing, I guess.These are always the ones I choose for my steel string acoustic guitar.
My first pair lasted for years so when the battery finally wore out and the headpieces were a little worse for wear I was thrilled to find them online. Since I am a little hard of hearing they are a heaven-sent for hearing the TV clearly. Also, I have these wonderfully noicy singing Coqui frogs which can be thankfully excluded from my TV evenings with these headphones.
I purchased this laptop to help me with my "on the road" business. I am a Realtor that needs to have quick access to multiple forms and presentation materials for my clients.I jump around to numerous websites that require user logins and the fingerprint login assistant has worked flawlessly. Needless to say, my clients are impressed with this feature, as well as the 17" widescreen high res monitor.I also purchased the portable Canon iP90 printer at the same time. Both the laptop, printer and accesories fit into a relatively small case w/o any issue, other than the weight, if carried for a long period of time.DVD movies play perfectly on this laptop, taking advantage of the HD widescreen features. The only issue encountered, so far, is the software program "Windows Movie Maker" (bundled with VISTA OS)crashes upon my attempt to utilize some of the features. Based on my subsequent web search, it appears that others have had the same problem. I have not been able to find any suggestions on Microsoft or Toshiba's support sites. However, I prefer to conduct my video editing on my desktop PC, so this really isn't an issue for me.This is a sweet laptop for the price and I have already recommended it to friends.
I couldn' get the keyboard to work with my PALM 505. Some of the keys would work and some wouldn't. I have sent it back to AMAZON and so far I am unsure if they given me a refund/credit. I also attempted to use WEB site that was in user's guide and they couldn't help me.
I have been using the Tamaron 17-50 since October and have made it my new favorite lens! The photos are clear and the auto focus works great! This was my first cross-over lens from Canon, so I was a little apprehensive about purchasing this lens--but it definetly didn't let me down! I can't say enough nice things about this lens.
As this is my first digital camera, I have found it very easy to use, and it has been easy to get great looking photos with the automatic settings. Overall very pleased.
This cable will work with your PS3 and monitor, but only if the monitor IS HDCP COMPATIBLE. Make sure you do your research on your monitor before buying this product.
I tried these and they not only leak when you open them, they produce totally worthless washed out photos that are useless.
I purchased this cable to connect my Macbook Pro (10.5.5) to my HDTV via HDMI. It worked perfectly, and the quality was great. I was also pleasantly surprised how well my Mac was mirrored on my HDTV. Couldn't be happier.
15 feet cable used to link HDMI portable computer to DVI 24 inch gateway monitor. Excellent image transmission, no noise or lost of quality. It does what it is supposed to do.
Not too much to say other than it's a great memory card and good price point compared to others I have looked @!
This was a quirky little anniversary gift for my hubby and he LOVED it! It's NOT cheap! It's very well made and the pictures are crystal clear! Would definitely buy it again and again!
I guess I can't expect too much for money I spent but they could put little bit more time on cosmetic. If you don't mind how it looks, this is OK device
Wonderful! Just what I needed, at a great price! But from these guys!CMM (you won't be let down) Thanks!
I bought these batteries as extras for a Canon video camera. They are the same dimensions as the original equipment 530 mAh battery and rated at more than twice the capacity. They do last longer although I haven't tested their lifespan so I can't comment on whether the rated capacity is accurate. Made in China to who knows what standards but they seem to do the trick.
My setup consist of the following:Panasonic 42 PlasmaHD TimeWarner CableboxSony Bravia DAV-HDX265I am new to the HTiB scene and after researching which route to take, I chose this HTiB from Sony. It has 5 disc DVD and up-converts. The sound is quite amazing. Far better than my old setup. I have a small living room and it is loud. Auto calibration makes it easier to configure the surround sound feature. The setup is fairly easy. I am able to use this HTiB with my cable setup box. Watching a basketball game on these speakers instead of the built-in on the TV is an audiophile's dream. Alright, maybe not an audiophile but heck for the price that amazon.com charges, it's comparable. I know some people complained about not being able to use this HTiB speakers with cable. It actually works by connecting the AudioOut cables from the AV to the cablebox Audio inputs. Configure your TV's speaker sound to "off".I give it a 4/5 stars because I will not rate a product a 5. It makes the manufacture complaisant and ignore on improving their product.
I received the Verbatim 100-Disc Spindle DVD in good conditions. However, the box was too damaged. Please, tell UPS that this material should be "Handled with Care" for future references. Thanks
I use this cable to transfer Digital 8 tapes from my camcorder to a DVD recorder. The cable is well constructed and does the job without any problems.
Pros: Great sound quality, really portable, and CHEAP!!!Cons: Not as comfortable over large periods of time, not really comfortable to sleep/lie down with.
I have used Microsoft Keyboards all of my life; but I wanted a wireless split-key (sister to this model) and had to settle for a Logitech. What a surprise! It works excellently up to 6' away from the receiver. A breeze to setup and use. It takes 2 AA batteries, which seem to work great. All in all, a great product!
Purchased this switch to replace a failingD-Link DES-1026G 24-Port 10/100 Switch. The D-Link DES-1026G was purchased about 7 years ago, and worked well up until about a month ago when the fan started failing and as a result the unit started overheating and causing connection issues.The new DGS-1024D is about 2/3 the size of the DES-1026G. This makes it good for either "desktop" use (if you don't mind having 24 ethernet wires running behind your desktop) and it makes it ok for rackmount use (with the included brackets).The front face plate on the DGS-1024D I received is white in color. The product picture shows it as the same color as the case, which is classic of the older D-Link equipment, so I assume that the white color is the newest revision of the switch.The network this was installed on is a simple peer-to-peer network with 1 server, 7 computers, 7 printers, and 1 router. I've noticed a definite decrease in the number of dropped packets since this was installed, and of course with the higher bandwidth on pipeline, some of our data intensive applications are running a little bit faster when loading data from the server.All in all, for the money, it's not a bad buy.
I have an older camera that can't take SDHC cards. So I ordered these based on the image and the description. When they arrived they were the high capacity cards. I can't use these. I emailed the seller and after about 10 emails where I had to explain the diff between the two types of cards he finally offered a refund but never sent the return label. It's been two months. I've moved on with my life and bought 2 more cards from another seller.
I've only had the case for a few weeks, but so far it's been exactly what I was looking for - something to carry my DVDs without the space-consuming individual plastic cases. Easy to travel with, sturdy zipper closure on three sides, feels that as of right now it won't break down quickly, good quality. (If that changes, obviously I'll update this post haha) and lots of space. 72 slots, I was surprised that all my movie discs plus a few seasons of a choice t.v. show fit perfectly. I'll probably buy a second one to fit all the rest of my t.v. shows.
Excellent product...so far no troubles...UPS did not reach me telling that I was not available, where as I didn't get any notice and got information only after checking the site for delay. Then I had to go and collect. About the product it is doing its duty well.
An industry standard. This is built well and works great.It's well worth the price-- and when used properly it will allow your photography to jump to the next level.
These speakers rock. I only turn the volume about 1/8. It's amazingly loud. The subwoofer produces a lot of bass. And the satellites are crisp and clear. Just what THX certification means. The price just can't be beat. Grab em!
This is a great motherboard(!)- it's one of the easiest I've ever worked with.my current system:operating systems: Windows 2000 and Windows XPprocessor = Athlon64 4000+ sandiego s939, w/ Adaptec ACC-9520 heatsink-fanpower supply = HIPER HPU-4S580-MS ATX12V 2.2 580W sli-ready, type-R, silver2 x 512MB memory = 1GB DDR400 Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2PT XMS-3200 dual channel1 - optical drive = NEC ND-3500AG DVD+-RW dual layer3 - hard drives = SerialATA RAID 0 72GB (2 x 36GB WDRaptors), plus 1 160GBmaxtor pATA2 - videocards = MSI NX7600GT-VT2D256E-OEM PCI-Express x16 (single-slot versions; they require no pci power cables)2 - regularPCI cards = WinTV-PVR250 tv tuner, with Voyetra SantaCruz soundcard-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Various comments & issues...1. I got my excellent AN8-32X from a different online store- to my surprise, it was factory reconditioned. I don't normally buy reconditioned items, but this particular model was hard to find at the time. Thankfully it looks & works like new! Exceedingly easy to work with. It was $164 at the time.2. RAID 0- There are 2 RAID implementations- nVidia's NVRaid SATA3GBs, and Silicon Image's Sil3132 SATA3GBs. I use the Silicon Image version because it works 100% with Norton Ghost 9. My NVRaid partitions were invisible to Ghost 9's boot CD (even hitting F6).3. SLI- I absolutely *love* Windows 2000- it's still my preferred operating system. Unfortunately, as hard as I tried, I couldn't get SLI to work with Windows 2000. Adding 2 video cards to a Windows 2000 system just makes the operating system think 2 different displays are attached. You're given the option to extend 1 display to the other, but there isn't any kind of SLI option given. I knew nVidia officially stated that SLI will only work with XP & Linux at this time (and Vista most likely soon), but I was still hoping to get it "unofficially" working. Experiments aside, setting up SLI with *Windows XP* is a snap. Just make sure when building a system to start with 1 video card first, and then once Windows (or Linux) is up & running, you can add your 2nd identical card.4. PCI-Express x16 slot clips- I highly recommend getting used to Abit's redesigned clip-locking mechanisms *before* inserting cards. I thought I did just that- but ended up forgetting about a month later. I tried removing the 2nd video card, and found it next to impossible to do. Part of this is because the attached heatsink was in the way, and part of this was due to this crazy new clip design. It was easy to remove the video card once I figured out how, but I still wish the 2nd slot's clip was physically oriented like the 1st slot's. You'll have to see them up close to get what I mean. All in all, Abit's AN8 32X is a very solid design!
I like my Olympus. It fits my needs. It comes with CamediaMaster 4.0 software so you can download to your computer. You can make calendars and postcards. But guess what: It has no e-mail function! In fact, you can't even get your photos out of the program and into other folders to use in projects, or letters. But on the main screen is an icon for Pro-Camedia...which leads to the Camedia site online, where you can compare the specs for the two programs and see how Pro-C has e-mail....Why would someone want photos on their computer if they couldn't use them in e-mail? It's not a good enough camera for someone to do art stuff with and, say, high quality printing...of calendars......
It works, but it began glitching after a couple of years, and then the battery died. I know that UPS battery life is limited, but I have two APC UPSs which have outlasted the Belkin by a couple of years. So overall, I'd have to say it's worth paying more and getting an APC UPS.
These may not be alot of money, but they can handle power and deliver good clear sound. The holes line up perfectly with the original speaker mounting post on my 1990 YJ. Original dash speakers are birdcaged in the dash, no way to install except lay down the windsheild, pull dash screws and move dash about 4 inches into driver compartment. Easier than it sounds, less than 2 hours to install and most of that was removing and re-screwing the dash back in place.Would have given 5 stars if it was not for the funky purple color, in my opinion, looks a little odd behind speaker grill. You do not need the supplied speaker grill covers.
yo compre este monitor para incorporarlo a mi vehiculo con DVD pioner 3150 y me funciono exelente la resolucion es buena y ahora puedo compartir las peliculas a los pasajeros de atras, ademas el tama&ntilde;o es fabuloso, los que quieran comprar esto es solo monitor no trae DVD player
I like the design and touch pad works OK, but the keyboard is worthless. I've tried this on 2 Vista computers and you CANNOT type with it reliably. While typing the cursor skips around and words get highlighted and deleted as you type more. Try the Kensington SlimBlade for a wireless keyboard. Unfortunately, there isn't a built in touch pad, but the mouse works great also. Do not waste your money as I did on this.
The tv i ordered didn't work properly so i returned for an exchange at my own expense. I was credited for the tv instead of receiving another tv in exchange. Am reluctant to re order because of shipping costs again.
I bought these speakers because they had great reviews, the sound is okay on low volume, the bass reproduction is poor.These speakers actually sound worse then the factory speakers. There is no way these speaker can handle 360 watts as listed.These speakers are okay if you don't like to turn up the volume.
WE HAD THE UNFORTUNATE EXPERIENCE OF BUYING A VERY SIMILAR UNIT, THE GF-600. AFTER A COUPLE OF YEARS THE CASSETTE RECORDER AND THE CD PLAYER WENT BAD. HERE LATELY THE POWER SWITCH DIED. CRIMINAL CHARGES OUGHT TO BE LEVELED FOR PEDALLING JUNK LIKE THIS.BTW, I CHALLENGE TEAC TO CALL ME AND MAKE IT RIGHT - 703-878-8952 - I'LL BET THEY WON'T.I ALSO INTEND TO DISCOURAGE ALL MY FRIENDS FROM PURCHASING ANYTHING FROM TEAC, AND i WISH TEAC AN EARLY BANKRUPTCY.LIKE I SAID IN THE TITLE, SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND GET A GOOD BRAND LIKE A SONY - THEY LAST AND LAST, AND YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
For centering a star, collimating, determining angular distance, you won't find an eyepiece as effective for the price!
I have only had this item for about four months-- just past the waranty date. The cd player on it just stopped working a couple weeks ago. I have tried different cd's, cleaning, etc. It continues to display &quot;no disk&quot; and plays nothing. I am now searching the reviews to purchase a new cd player.
Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter was just what I wanted and needed for my phone. Works great~
I should have bought this when I first bought the lens. Works great to eliminate some glare on sunny days and protect the lens.
great product works with everything we have av receiver, xbox, projector, and TV. controls not only everything but without having to change the modes, from TV to the receiver, very easy to set up using usb and computer. great price compared to others.
This product is a great compromise of form and function. The single speaker design for 3 channels is great for home design, but sacrifices little for sound quality. With a slight loss of L/R channel separation, the unit makes up for it in a dynamic sound output. The lows are deep and the highs are crisp. Purchased on 4/27/2010 for $470 on Amazon. You will not be disappointed.
I didn't realize before I bought this that even though the switch is 10/100 Mbps, the connection between it and the modem is only 10. (this is not a big deal since I'll never reach that speed anyway).What is a big deal though and my biggest problem is it's high frequency pitch. I can't ignore it, it's driving me crazy.Other than that it's a good product. I had a netgear before this that I had to reset every few days. This I haven't reset since I configured it (2 weeks).
From the packaging, it was obvious that this laptop was broken when it shipped. It looked like it had been dropped on its corner, the case was broken, it was difficult to open the screen and there is a loose piece of something rattling around inside. It won't even complete the POST, it starts and then shuts off. I bought this as a gift, now I'm empty-handed. I would never buy from this group again.
Card works as expected. Beware that you have less than a week from the time you receive the product to turn in the rebate form which flows with conditions.
[...]The short version is hereIt takes a few steps to connect your iPod to your TV. Start by inserting the A/V cord's eighth-inch plug into your iPod's earphone jack. In it goes, schnickt. Couldn't be easier.Here's where it gets a little tricky. In order to make your TV play back the iPod signal, you've got to redirect the outputs. You can't just plug the yellow RCA plug into the yellow RCA jack and the red into the red or the white into the white. No. Those geniuses at Apple send the video signal over the red RCA output. (Normally it arrives on yellow.) The sound comes through the white and yellow plugs.I ended up going to an Apple store and testing this on iPod after iPod. They all have this quirk. It was intentional. But hey, it's proprietary. Woohoo. So here's what you have to do:* Plug the red RCA plug into your TV's yellow RCA jack.* Plug the yellow RCA plug into your TV's white RCA jack.* Plug the white RCA plug into your TV's red RCA jack.
This is a great camera with easy to use options - I like the manual controls, which make experimentation easy and fun, and also make it a great starter camera for novices and photography students. The size is also good - Its a great SLR for travel. I've taken great indoor and outdoor shots with it.
Fit Perfectly, charges up and lasts long, would buy again.Was shipped fast arrived in just a couple of days, thanks.
I was very hopeful of this product.Read its description on the manufacturer's website carefully.I was therefore quite surprised to see when I took it out ofthe box that the light is fluorescent.My eyes are very sensitive to fluorescent light(which flashes at a rapid rate rather than shine continuouslyas regular lights do).Nonetheless I give this light a go for an hour or so, and sure enoughmy eyes are now exhausted.Shipping back tomorrow :(
this product absolutely would not work for me. support staff at pantone tried hard to help....sent me 3 additional units to try. three hueypro devices gave me a distinct red cast and the fourth turned things yellow-green. used the latest software updates and tried to calibrate with each multiple times in different lighting conditions. support staff at x-rite was useless, wanting only to sell me a much more expensive device. i'm returning them all.....................
I lost the power adapter and the USB cord. The USB shown is for a XL model. I returned it and they sent me the right one.
I've had this product for about a month now and have had no noise or interference with my iPod mini. It charges while it plays, and I have had it plugged in w/o the car running (no longer than 1hr), and the car battery didn't die. I use it with the Griffin iTrip with great results. I used it on an 8hr drive from IL to MI and was very pleased. I will be making the same trip home and back to school again soon and suggest this product to anyone who makes road trips.
This is the 440MLa. An excellent sound, with plenty of clean, high frequency detail. I don't find it too bright, but there is lots of variation, depending on the record. Good records really show up nicely. Much less tracking distortion that I'm used to and not the warm sound of the Grados, which I don't miss. My only gripe is the low tracking force...1.4g means it is easy for clumsy people, like me, to bump the stylus out of the groove.
Had a little scare with this product at first because I'd accidentally plugged the mouse into the USB port for the keyboard, and vice versa, so be aware of that. This runs against what you'd normally expect of a USB port --- that it would be device specific --- but once you get the keyboard in the keyboard port, and the mouse in the mouse port and everything else plugged into their appropriate places it works great. I'm using it to swap between a Windows XP machine and a Linux machine (Mandriva 10.2). My monitor is a LG Studioworks 995E CRT, my mouse a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer, and my keyboard is a Saitek Eclipse. Linux sees them all as what they really are, not as generic devices, which is better than I expected. All the mouse buttons work as they should. I can't get the absolute maximum refresh rates with my monitor that I would if it was plugged in directly, but I think I can get 60Mhz which is acceptable. Switching between the machines is super-easy with a double click of the scroll lock key. One nice behavior of the unit is that if both machines are off, when you turn one of the machines on it will switch control to that computer regardless of which machine was the last one you were controlling when you shut them down. This is the way you'd probably want to to behave, and it's really nice that it does that. There are quite a few different configurable options to change the behavior, but you don't need to mess with them really as it works directly out of the plastic packaging --- as long as you plug the right device in the right USB port. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a decent KVM for USB keyboard/mouse and two machines running any mix of Windows/Linux/Mac.
The camera works perfectly and was in great shape. Loved my original Rebel and I am loving this one too.
I bought a Nikon D70S to learn digital technique. My magazines are all moving to digital so it became a practical imperative. But I quickly learned that the D70s' built in flash was too limited for pro work. I borrowed a SB-800 and found that it produced a very hot image - even with the soft-dome installed. I asked a friend if he experienced the same thing and he said, sheepishly, yes. Next, I tried the SB-600 and, amazingly, the images were perfect. And it was a many bucks cheaper.Recycle time is good. It works like every other modern Nikon flash I have and it even will work on my F5 film camera.Size and weight are good. The wide angle adapter is easy to use and works right out to the edge of my 20-35mm F2.8 lens.I use it with lithium AA's and I love them because they stay strong in cold weather (well worth the extra expense).The real cool feature is the ability to do "off camera" wireless flash. It comes with a little stand so you can place the light where you want it - nice touch.I have to say that the unit has a real Nikon feel - solid, quality, robust.I am very happy with this purchase. I think I probably will move up to the SB-800 ( if I can figure out the exposure thing) when I buy the D200 later this year but for now, while I learn digital, this is one heck of a bargain.
This was so easy I was embarrassed that I was worried about it not working and I'd be left with a mess to have to fix.I actually thought about taking it back still NIB, but, something said give it a try and the biggest hurdle was I had to maneuver around my cluttered desk.Nothing could be easier and never never never has there been any issue at all. Even flashed the firmware........ simple.
dont know what to say, the cable works like any other hdmi only cheaper and i dont know how long it will last,but i dont see that as a problem right now and at this price if it last 6-8mos i will buy another
I use these for my PC. Mainly for listening to music with and without headphones. The sound quality is great, the price is very cheap for the quality that you get. I was already expecting a massive sub but even I was surprised at just how massive it really was. The pictures don't do it justice. Definitely make sure you have room for it.Other reviews pretty much covered everything. Only two real negatives for me. The biggest being that the headphone jack is somewhat weak. The speakers can make the walls shake... but when you plug headphones in you have to turn them all the way up to get it decently high. Headphones at max volume without the boost is acceptably loud for me, but just barely. The other negative which is really minor is that the control center does not have treble adjustment on it. You can adjust treble in windows but it would have been nice to be able to adjust it with the remote like the other options it has.I would have given it 5 stars if not for the weak headphone jack performance.
My laptop has not overheated since I got this item. The airflow is enough to keep the laptop cool without sounding like a jet engine.Two issues made it 4 stars instead of 5. First, the fan does not stop when the laptop is in standby. Second, the fan does not have an off switch but only a high and low fan settings switch.As for the noise, it is not any more noise than the fan that is in the laptop.For the price, I am pleased with the performance.
Shouldn't have to buy it separately. Would be a lot more convenient if it came with the scale. But as far as the product goes, it is exactly what I needed and shipped quickly!
After reading all the reviews on Amazon, and handling the camera in Best Buy, I bought this camera on Amazon. I read the manual fully before using it the first time. It was very easy to use, I was able to see all the footage using the playback mode. I taped a full 30 minite DVD of my Newborn baby, which was very important to me to tape considering its a ONE SHOT DEAL- not like going on a roller coaster that you can do again. I used a Maxell dvd- attempted to tape the last 3 minites left on the disc and WHAMMO- ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DISC DOES NOT WORK- The camera gives an error message- which they say is an error code for a "unsupported format", or a 'bad disc" . HOW CONVENIENT SONY! Sony customer service has done NADA to help at all! They will not help to retreive the data at all! Maxell says their dvd is NOT defective since i already recorded to it and played it back. The only thing sony did was recommend a data retreival service- that costs 350 dollars to do. they also recommended trying to tape another 30 minites of a dvd again. great advice sony- they play the blame game. I plan on returning the camera to amazon today- since it is within the 30 day time frame. PLEASE BEWARE OF THIS CAMERA- IT IS NO RELIABLE- YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE ANY BRAND DISC WITH THIS CAMERA AND NOT LOOSE ALL FOOTAGE. I AM DEVASTATED OVER LOOSING ALL FOOTAGE OF MY NEWBORN.
I purchased the Replay 2020 from Amazon back in May '00, and have been completely satisfied with the value of this product. Although to some this box may look like an expensive VCR, I find that the Replay has two concrete advantages that VCRs do not offer:1) You can eneter your desired shows once, then never worry about it again. They will always be sitting on the units hard drive waiting for you when you get home. No need to change tapes, search (fast forward) around for shows, etc. If you do not manage to see your show before the next episode is aired, replay can either delete and replace the older episode, or start storing a configured number of episodes for you.2) You can quickly bypass commercials. Sure a VCR does this too, but you need to be pretty agile with that fast forward button. You also need to watch the commercials as they speed by on the VCR so that you can quickly stop when the program resumes. Often you overshoot and then have to rewind. But with the Replay, just hit the &quot;30 sec advance&quot; button 4 or five times and you're there. There is also an instant &quot;7 sec replay&quot; button that will go backwards for you.I am a fairly busy person, so it's nice to know that when I do feel like watching TV there is always a bunch of my favorite shows waiting for me. I have not engaged in idle &quot;channel surfing&quot; since I bought this product, because I no longer have to! Everything I want to watch is on, and it's on now.The only bad thing I can say about the 2020 is that the unit cannot be placed in an enclosed area (like a stereo system component might be). It needs lots of ventilation, or otherwise it can get kind of hot. However, this is easily solved by making sure that you place it on top of your entertainment center, say, rather than within a narrow shelf. I do believe that Replay addressed this issue with the 3000 series.
It's a cute little thing, only down side is that little movements will cause it to take a blurry picture. Other than that I'm pretty happy with the pictures I've taken with it so far. But of course I'm still trying to learn how to use it.
I gave this as a gift and when they put it up and plugged it in, the CD door would not open. They contacted Sony and arranged for a replacement after trying everything the help desk suggested. Lets hope the replacement works, cause they really liked everything else about the radio.
I bought one of these a year ago, and when I bought a new HP zt3000 with a 15.4" widescreen, it was the only choice. It takes about 30 seconds to remove the metal logo if you are concerned about scratching your laptop. With an inside pocket to store my sales/warranty papers. Perfect.
It didn't meet my expectations...There is no metal reinforcement on the padlock holes.one two three four five six words required ....
Wow, just opened my hi-fi, plugged it in and it works awesome. I had researched this product for a while and read lots of reviews and looked at it in the store so I knew what I was buying. I am very impressed with the sound quality and the volume goes loud with no distortion! I am very happy I chose this product and would recommend it to anyone. The price is a little steep but I think well worth it. The great thing is it is portable so you can bring it anywhere! Wow! Great product!
I LOVE THESE PRODUCT IT SOUNDS LIKE I HAD MY OLD BOSS OR ONKIO SYSTEM ITS A GREAT PRIZE PLACE THE SPEAKER WRITE AN ITS GOOD SOUND
The "bulbs" refer to replacement blubs for LCD and DLP HDTVs.I was looking at this service plan and this is what is written in the terms and conditions PDF:WHAT IS NOT COVERED: . . .(8) ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES, INCLUDING: BATTERIES, ANTENNAS, CARTRIDGES, STYLUSES, RECORDS, AUDIO/VIDEO DISKS, TAPES, COMPUTER SOFTWARE OR DISKS, PRINT ELEMENTS, EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES, BULBS, SPARK PLUGS OR FILTERSOther service plans (Circuit City) cover one bulb which makes buying the service plan worth while. Not here.
Very good quality, exactly what I needed to network several in home computers. I like the fact that it is cat6.
Under Product Description:This lens hood is designed for use with EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III got this for my Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens but it is NOT made for it. I should have done my homework instead of trusting the false product description here. What I really need is the Canon EW-88 lens hood.
This hard drive is still available in an Ebay Store call The Infinite Universe. Item number: 300168468812. This is for the 74GB and the 150GB is Item number: 300168469402. These are great hard drives that speed up your computer.
I know that this product seems great. It has almost everything built into it, especially a VERY FRAGILE SCREEN. I bought this DVD player and a 2 year Service Plan. My screen broke within a month (especially when I was extremely careful), as does some of Audiovox's other products (don't believe me, surf the web). Audiovox said that they didn't cover broken screens, even though it's the most delicate part of the system. They were going to charge me $200 to repair it and then give me another 90 day warranty. If it broke again, they were going to charge me AGAIN. I admit, I LOVE the DVD player. But if you value your money, make sure you know what the warranty covers. Audiovox has some issues and the customer service isn't that helpful. Buyers, you have been warned. I surely don't intend on spending $600 or more for this product which should be covered.
Terrible.750GB WD in it, runs 20 minutes, then too hot and can't be recognized. Only an archive drive, but sometimes takes days to get all my data on, when only saving 20-50GB.Called company, barely spoke English, their solution was to just mail out another one. Good on one level, but the product is fundamentally defective in terms of heat transfer.Buy something else.
This DVD player will fustrate you!! When it plays (WHEN!!), the picture will be good BUT for no rhyme nor reason, it will decide NOT to play a DVD. It's totally fustrating. This goes for new DVDs or even DVD you just played. I would think it was just my player, except that I read a review someplace else that described the same thing. Do yourself a favor and buy from another company
I bought 2 batteries for my 5Dmkll and they arrived in 3 days and they are both exactly as promised.
Have it connected to three spot lights in my big studio, works great from anywhere.
I am somewhat compulsive. Ok, I am obsesive compusive and lovin it. Anyway, I purchased some inexpensive Sennheiser earpods, some JLab earpods and these Sony pods. All were about the same price. The Sennheiser were the poorest of all, the sound was thin, they did not fit well and I got what I paid for; a cheap set of pods that will likely end up on the dash of the truck as a spare. I cannot recommend them at all. The JLabs I like, they are very comfortable, the sound is very good and getting better by the day. The Sony's I immediately liked. They fit well and sound great right out of the box. I am impressed and understand why they are a Consumer Guide best buy. For 20 bucks these are a no-brainer. I am sure you will agree.See now. You do not have to wonder what is best and go purchase three sets of cheap phones to find out which set sounds like an $80 pair. One set of Sony's will do ya. Enjoy the music!
Compared to my old Sony all in one system, they are a little lacking. But my old Sony system was over a grand more. Base on this is very nice. Cords are slightly short for a HTPC.Overall absolutely wonderful system for the price. Only gave it a 4 so someone doesn't buy it and expect a $1400 system, for the price it is a 5 star item. I had done a lot of research and was planning on buying the cheaper set, then I found this on what was likely a once in a life time sale for $75 and I could not pass it up ($200 is still a great price, and most likely the cheapest price you will find them). I have used other $200+ computer 5.1 speakers and this ranks even or better, the base seems much better then any other I have tried.
I purchased this VCR soley for the purpose of transfering all my VHS tapes to DVD -R. I have a Panasonic DVD recorder that I hook this VCR up to.First and most importantly, I was interested in a VCR that produced a high quality play-back picture. Second and just as important, I required one that featured automatic &quot;digital tracking&quot; and automatic &quot;head cleaning&quot;.This VCR accomplished all of these functions flawlessly, especially with high marks given on the play-back picture quality. Judging by the remarks made by others, I am not the only one with this opinion.As far as the other features available, I will not comment on since they did not concern me or I have not tested. However, this VCR is packed with numerous other features that can be attractive to other interested buyer. Furthermore, if any of these other features work as well as the one's I have experience with, then this may be the VCR for you.At less than $ 90.00 this is a great buy.GAC
Outstanding value. Image quality is superb. Viewing screen is excellent. Snapshot type photography is easy. The camera also offers more complex capabilities. WiFi was hard to install. Otherwise, no signficant startup issues. Liked it so much I bought a second one for my son for his international travels this summer.
We bought this device to clean some dvds that contain research data. Before using the device, I was able to play the DVDs on the computer but got a CRC error when I tried to copy the disc to an external hard drive. Now I cleaned the disc a couple times and it doesn't work at all on more than one computer and freezes the My Computer window when you put it in. DO NOT BUY this product unless you like wasting your money and completely ruining your discs. Regarding comment from another user, I did follow the directions exactly. Unfortunately we didn't test it out on one disc and went ahead and ruined 8 of them before checking to see whether the device was working or not.
I stepped down in quality but up in space with this purchase. I bought a LowePro Slingshot 100AW to house my Canon Rebel XTi 9 months ago. I Loved it! It was pricey at 59.00, but Wow! the quality. Now I have out grown the Lowepro slingshot space wise and I purchased this Canon back pack case.You get what you pay for folks.A backpack with "some" padding. Not nearly the same level of padding that the LowePro provided. I'd say maybe half of what the Lowepro bag had. But then I paid HALF the price of the Lowepro bag for this one.The Velcro connectors are smaller that the ones in the Lowepro and the quality of the Soft "loop" fabric that the Velcro "Hooks" attach to is LOW as well. I have only moved the interior partitions around twice and I can tell you exactly where I stuck and unstuck them from the "Loop" fabric being fuzzed out.The bag doesn't have a solid feel either. The equipment inside IS going to jiggle around a bit.As I said- It'll do in a pinch. I will be careful not to bump it for the three months it will house my camera all the while saving my pennies up for a LowePro CompuTrekker Plus AW. Yes, it is 189.00 (Yes, 5 times the cost of the bag being reviewed) BUT I promise that it will be 10 times the bag this Canon branded glorified back pack is and will last 10 times as long.I have learned my lesson with this purchase- Don't put expensive camera equipment in cheesy cheap camera bags. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT! Just like you should never trust a 20.00 tripod to hold 1500.00 worth of camera equipment folks. Invest in Quality.~Mary
I used the Coolpix 4600 from 2007 to 2010, and what a great camera it was! It took over 9000 pictures and never once malfunctioned on me. It was done in when the bag it was in was immersed in an inch or so of water. Only the bottom of the camera got wet, so I was pretty surprised when it didn't turn back on, even after drying out. So one piece of advice if you buy this camera: don't drop it in the water! However, it did survive many excursions through humid, misty forests without incident.Pros of this camera-Optical viewfinder (it's a little off-center from where the camera's actually pointing, but it still helps you line up pictures).-Takes great pictures even on the 2MP setting. I've blown them up to 8x10 and pictures still look great, though I'd recommend using the 1600x1200 resolution or greater if you think you will print many pics at this size.-Would hold a charge for weeks at a time on 2500 mA rechargeable AA batteries. I was able to take over 500 pictures on a single charge, even using the flash quite a bit.-Uses SD cards that easily transfer pictures to your computer.-Flash always seemed adequate. It would occasionally wash out a subject, but changing settings would usually improve things.-Easy access to different shooting modes. I switched between "Beach" (intense lighting), "Backlit", and "Macro" often with two or three button presses. The rotating function knob on top was good for switching quickly to action or landscape shots.-Pretty quick focus time (&lt;1 second).-Quick recycle time (1 second) to take another shot, IF you're not using the flash.-Takes decent nighttime pictures of nearby subjects with the flash.-Maintains good color fidelity in high-contrast situations. My girlfriend's Sony DSC-W220 washes out the sunny spots or blacks out the shadows, whereas the 4600 takes a great shot every time.Cons...-A longer startup time than I would like (around 3 seconds). It usually wasn't a big deal, but every once in a while it was.-A long delay (5+ seconds) when taking a picture with flash. I think during this time the camera is writing the image to the memory card. I'd recommend getting a high-speed card, and maybe that problem will be minimized.-Has a really hard time focusing in low-light situations. I have managed to get some good pictures around dusk by playing with the settings (only takes a few button presses), but quite a few images are still blurry. That's the beauty of digital: Even on a cheap camera like this, you can just delete the offending image and try again!I almost bought another 4600 to replace my dead one, but I wanted to try my hand at something that starts up faster and (hopefully) takes better twilight pictures. I went with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 if you're curious.I'd definitely recommend this camera to beginners all the way up to intermediate amatuers. It's durable and takes amazing shots most of the time. Just be sure to read about the different settings in the owners' manual! That part is really helpful.
The monitor is pretty good, but build quality is low - let's face it, it's a cheap chinese product. I've had 2 and they tend to fail after a short amount of time and the power supply buzzes.This manufacturer cannot be trusted, and they don't pay their rebates.
The cables in this package are all of excellent quality. They're heavy and don't feel as if they'll break, come apart, or otherwise malfunction due to less-than-gentle use. The picture quality is amazing, giving you clear, crisp pictures with no artifacts or other signs of a poor cable quality. Having seen both Monster cables and these, I can tell you that they appear the same. So - why spend a hundred dollars on -one- cable that gets you the same result as a full set of cables for half the price? I'm currently using the component cables (between my DVD player and TV), the HDMI cable (between the cable box and the TV), and also the composite cables (for th VCR). All of them are excellent!
I ordered this product because it was advertised to be compatible with WINDOWS 7. It came with an installation disc but it was not needed to load. I loaded my 'floppy disc' & my files were displayed. When I clicked on the files they FAILED to open. I tried another floppy. Same result. This product DOES NOT WORK IF YOU ARE RUNNING WINDOWS 7. This product is USELESS to me. So much for "truth in Advertising".
This was a Christmas Gift, and the person who received this said that this is the best perculator he ever had. It is nice and big, and makes great, hot coffee. He still uses his Keurig, but prefers this, because the coffee stays hot.
I ordered this in December, and have not yet received it in February, and every time I look to see where the heck this headset is, Amazon moves the ship date further out. If you are looking for a headset in this lifetime, you should probably order something else.
With ink cartridges, there's really no in-between either the ink worked or it didn't right? The price was cheaper than the price of two pack purchased in most retail stores throughout the United States. The seller shipped quickly and it arrived quickly. One fairly minor thing is that the product page says twin pack in my mind, that meant one package with two ink cartridges, but when the package arrived it was two individual cartridges packaged together. That's really a minor nitpicky thing though. The bottom line is that I got two ink cartridges and am quite happy with my purchase.
I really like this flash drive. I remember when SanDisk released there "titanium" series, which purports to be able to be crushed by a large significant amount of weight. I even remember even seeing a video on Cnet, when they took a car, and drove over the drive and it still works.Since then, flash drives have become significantly smaller, and in suit, SanDisk has released an even smaller flash drive in the titanium series. This means that with technology, the drive becomes smaller, and with SanDisk encasing it in Titanium steel --you still get that durability.I love this thing and if you are looking for a flash drive reliable both logically and physically, I'd go with this one.
The SlimX IMP-350 has everything: sleek design, upgradeable firmware (consult user's manual), external battery pack to use when the rechargeable batteries that are included with purchase run out, and a remote that you can use to adjust the settings and play music with. It can also play WMA and MP3 files; along with normal CDs. This CD player is the best on the market. I used to have a GPX CD player with no skip protection, and the 8-minute shock protection on the SlimX is great! It even works well when you're jogging--no skip!... You won't regret it!
The shell is very strong and durable which I like because I know that if I'm in the process of moving or whatnot, my DVD/CD's won't crack or anything (which has been a problem in the past). I won't buy any other case from now on. I absolutely love it!
For the money, probably the best deal on headphones for an Ipod/mp3 player around. Clarity is incredible -- I even can hear foot-thumping on some tracks and am discovering a depth of sound I expect from much higher priced headphones I use for my home sound system. They're not the most aesthetic and could probably be a bit more comfy, but again, the Koss PortaPro's make that up in sound quality by a ton.
I spent some time trying to hunt down drivers -- the XP drivers posted at the main Sharp website and elsewhere were not functional. After a phone call, I was directed to the Canadian Sharp website (Sharp.ca), which has functioning XP drivers (use drivers for the AL1651). They also have 32 and 64 bit drivers for vista and win7
This camera takes wonderful pictures. When I zoom in the pictures are still very clear. Easy to load pictures from camera to computer.
This bag is great. It is similar to the Amazon Basics backpack. It can hold my 5d mk II, 70-300, 430 ex ii flash, with plenty of room for extras. I've been using it for over a year with no problems.
Great sound and comfort for the price. Well worth the money. Just one issue: the product does not quite match the description on Amazon:"Features include high-energy neodymium magnets, a 2.5m extension cord and a convenient sound mode switch to match the sound source. Listen in style and comfort with the MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series headphones. Frequency Response - 10Hz - 22,000Hz Impedance - 70 ohms Sensitivity (db) - 102dB/mW Headband - Adjustable, Single, Music/Movie Sound Mode Switch 3.3 Feet (1m) Cord - Oxygen-Free Copper Lutz Accessories Supplied - Unimatch(R) plug adapter plug in type (gold); Sony Warranty card"The product does not come with a 1m cord plus a 2.5m extension cord - one of the reasons I purchased it - but with one long (I'm guessing) 10 foot cord.
Short and Sweet.This controls 5 AV components. My wife uses it and I don't receive calls at work asking my the TV/DVD/TiVo/Radio isn't working. one HELP button to rule them all. Even she recommends it to people now.
I bought the boombox to listen to non-music content, e.g. books on tape and news. As it happens, its music ability is pretty good, and logic controls for all functions makes it a pleasure to operate. The only drawback so far is a somewhat noisy tape mechanism--audible at low volumes, but not too distracting.I've had it only for only a month, but so far I am quite pleased with the purchase.
This product is perfect for someone on the go who must walk with their laptop.
I'm writing this review because if you are like me, you want all the information possible before you spend your hard-earned money!Just as a "heads up" I've had these earphones for 6 months now and I use them with a Creative Zen Vission:M 30g. I'm also an avid gym goer.My review: The negatives first... These earphones definitely are not the most comfortable things in the world. After about 2 hours my ears are too irritated to continue use. Also the cord has started to tear/shred exposing the wires. The sound quality itself is a little muffled compared to the earphones which came with my MP3 player. The cord also has this auto-coiling effect which is horrible. It makes the cord knot up more than usual. The "different sizes" is a farce. Your choices are extra large or large.Now the good.... These things don't pull out of your ears that easily. Obviously with any sort of real tug they will, but normal head movement alone nor chewing will do it. Great for the gym compared to anyting else I've tried. The cord is well insolated too. Any rubbing on the cord does not produce a wind-like noise in your ears. I truly enjoy the noise-cancelling. I notice a real difference in how high I have to turn up the volume (this may aslo account for the slightly muffled noise.)Let's sum this thing up... The cord is frayed so I'm going to by new earphones and I find myself shopping around again for something different. Hope this helps!
This set of Nikon 7248 binoculars is the best set I've ever owned. So far I've used in at two college football games, one outdoor and one in a domed stadium. Resolution is terrific and the fit is confortable. The only drawback I've found is that it's difficult to adjust the focus with the same hand that hold the binoculars.
Cordless.. that is what I like about it.One should know1. It needs to be replaced in to its base "very" frequently for constant heat. It loses heat qucikly once you start pressing.2. very convenient, this being cordless.3. Heat settings are low, med, high.. no intermediate settings. It bothers be sometimes, but I rarely press on anything but highThat's about it .
I needed a CD changer, and was deliberating between a 5 disc changer and one of the newer 300 disc changers. In the end I decided to go with the Sony CX-300 as it's a great bargain, and since it was a Sony like my receiver (STR DB-930) I could use my receiver's remote to view the disc titles. (just like the remote that comes with the more expensive CX-350)The unit isn't as tall as I expected, maybe twice the height of a normal CD player, though it is very deep (~18&quot;). It feels sturdy and solid, and looks like it ought to last a while. Loading CD's and entering their titles (as others have said, CD-Text does not seem widely adopted at all, so don't count on this to save you time) was painless, provided you hook up your PC keyboard to do so. I loaded about 60 CD's in 20 minutes without any problems.The controls on the player are nice, it uses two main knobs to control what disc and track is playing. You also use these knobs to enter in titles for CD's if not using a keyboard, which works relatively well if you're just adding one CD at a time.You can assign each CD to a group, and name that group. For example, I have a group containing all my Sting and Police albums. You can then have the player shuffle all the discs in that group seperately, or just play through them all. Like all the other jukeboxes I've seen, the CX-300 allows CD's to belong to only one group, which is somewhat annoying. However, it's easy to move discs to different groups, so if you want to arrange a group of CD's for a dinner party or whatnot, you can do so in a couple minutes.The remote is plain but functional, it appears that it will control 3 of these units daisy chained together. (I need a lot more CD's to make this worthwhile however)One caveat for those planning on using this player with an A1 compatible receiver as I am. My receiver (Sony STR-DB930) automatically switches to the CD RCA input when it get's the 'play' signal from the CD changer. Unfortunatly, this leads to somewhat lower quality than the digital input, but if you plan on being able to view the titles of CD's, you need to allow for this. I've gotten around it by connecting both the optical digital input and RCA jacks. Once I get the player going on the music I want (and once you get it going you don't need to touch it for hours at a time) I switch the input on my receiver to the optical cable for the best sound. This is an inconvenience, and I'm not sure why Sony designed things this way, but it's a relatively minor one for the gadget factor of being able to see the CD titles on my remote.I would highly recommend one of the newer jukebox players like the CX300. You'll end up listening to music you had long forgotten about, without any repetition, and with less wear and tear on the discs themselves. I just press play and go about my business these days, and the player chugs along feeding me good tunes... that's how it should be.
have bought a bunch of stuff from J&R and it comes quickly and in good condition. the linksys wireless g adaptors were a good price and work well. no problems in installing the adaptors on several different computers and operating systems. the usb adaptors are nice because you can place them in a location to maximize the range. the new version comes with some velcrow so you can put it on a laptop or keep it from sliding off a computer case.
I'm not much for commenting or giving my opinion like this. I purchased this item based partially on the other reviews here. I use this to record sermons and special singing in my local church and to catch my own thoughts with. Now it won't do studio quality, and it can't filter out hard-wall reverb, but I can download it to my PC. take the .wav files it makes and run them through a software editing program and some filters and export them as MP3 files to share on website. Fast, convienient and neat little package. Additional Comment added 05/17/09 - This products software will NOT work with VISTA, I have tried several times and Vista will not recognize or allow transfer from unit. Works fine on my XP Laptop.
We bought this camera and were impressed with both above and below water pictures. However, on our second snorkeling trip the camera would turn itself on and take continuous pictures. We had to take the battery out until the camera dried out. When we returned the camera to Pentax, after just three months, they replied that we "exceeded the waterproof capabilities." So don't take it snorkeling.
The dongle is extremely fragile. I've broken two so far. The technical support is terrrible. Netgear has had &quot;unexpected high call volume&quot; for months. I spent 4 hours on hold for them to confirm what I already knew (it was broken and I needed a new card). Frustrating.
I have had this unit for a year and a half. It needs a new battery. I contacted Garmin and it turns out that they charge a flat repair fee of $250 to fix anything wrong with the unit. I can currently purchase a new 340c for under $229.Expect ZERO support from Garmin for this unit when the 1 year warranty expires.
I decided to go with the larger card so I would not have to worry about running out of space if I didn't get a chance to download them. I no longer carry extra cards as this is perfect. I would seriously have to take a lot of pictures to fill it up and the price was reasonable.
I had a Trackman wired track ball before and it showed me that mice are just a waste of time and space. It is very responive and once you get the hang of useing your fingers rather then tracking the mouse all over the place you will find it much faster and easier to use.In fact the only problem I have found is a nasty habit it has of the curser "changeing modes" while scanning a page, I am told there is a fix for this and I guess when I get tired of clicking to get it back in the right mode I will download it. All in all I think this is much better then any mouse I ever used in every way especially in the limited space given to most computer terminals..
the worst transmitter i've ever owned.. they fail to tell you that it onyl works with some ipods; my ipod touch, ipod 3rd gen, iphone, ipod nano 5g, and 2g nano ALL don't work with this unit.. AND it was sent in a baggie all scratched up; i'm not gonna mince words over $14, but what a hunk of crap.
ACTS 2:38 Happy with the unit, although volume control does not work, it's still work well. Thanks! The price was descent.
It does what it's supposed to. What else can I say? Price was reasonable compared to electronic / computer box stores.
Works great and the outlet covers are nice. However it does NOT have a right angle plug - it's a standard straight plug.
I have an Ipod and a Zune. Zune wins hands down. Very flexible about downloads but the Ipod is not. Buy this one.
This is a proven classic. Using it to mic my Mesa Boogie Mark V 1x12 cabinet. Sounds fantastic and is solidly built.
This is great for multiple USB devices. I mainly use it for game pads, and they all work well when plugged into this HUB. The only downside to this was that it wasn't as blue as pictured in the photo, instead its more of a darker blue, almost green in certain lights.But it's fine overall.
Most of the Canon PIXMA printers use 15ML Ink Cartridges, larger than other brands. Non-Canon replacement cartridges can be had cheaply at 77ink.com and many other sites.The iP6000D is a six color model, which will give better picture quality, but will be a little more expensive on ink, but not much a problem with cheap ink available. Four color models will cost less to ink, but the iP6000D has features that make it worth the extra cost. These include a view screen and a card reader; these allow you to edit and print pictures without using your computer. The only thing missing is a parallel print port, you're stuck with USB.The iP6000D weighs a hefty 16 lbs. probably due to the heavy duty paper handling equipment. Some of Canon 4 color models weigh 15 lbs. and probably have the same paper handling equipment, however there are some cheap 7 lbs. models you should not buy. Do not buy ink jets with multiple color cartridges or smaller single color cartridges.
I ordered this to keep my Del Latitude safe while we traveled in Italy for 2 weeks. The lock is easy to use and very solid, although it added a bit more weight to my luggage than I would have liked. Cable is very thick...good item to keep people honest.
I'm a Mac-user and Apple-lover at heart. I really did want an iPod, but I ended up getting the Archos. I'm very happy. The reason the Archos is better is simple. No digital rights management to be a nuisance. It's your music. It's hour drive. Do what you want with it! What can I do with my Archos that iPod users cannot?1) All my music is stored exclusive on the Archos. The iPod stores the music on your computer and puts a copy of it on the iPod. With the Archos my entire music collection exists on the Archos itself. My computer has 40 gigs extra free space because I don't have to store a copy of my music on it.2) I don't have to use iTunes. As a Mac user, I mount the Archos as a hard drive and play music off it through iTunes. When I visit a friend who uses Winamp, she can also mount the Archos and play music without a problem.3) No DRM. Once the Archos is mounted, friends can copy my music off it and they can copy their music onto it. It's called fair use.4) I can share my music everywhere with iTunes. When I mount my Archos on my Mac at home, I can share its music through iTunes to everyone else. When I take it to work and mount my Archos on the PC there, I can also share the music through iTunes. The iPod doesn't let you share the Music that's on it.5) MPEG Video. It is possible to download video from the internet and then use the included copy of VirtualDub to reformatted it to the Archos, but it isn't easy. I don't use it much, but I have recoded programs off my TV onto the Archos to watch later on it's little LCD screen.So what does an iPod give the Archos doesn't?1) iTunes Music Store! The number one complaint I have is that I cannot download and play music from the iTunes music store without jumping through hoops. I have to burn it to CD and then rip it back again. But Audiobooks have 90 minute long tracks and iTunes makes you burn it to two CDs and it's just a pain.2) It's smaller, lighter and prettier. The Archos is light, but it's not as small as the iPod.3) The iPod's user interface is wonderful. It's easy to play what you want. Using the Archos is like browsing around in Finder to play music. It's not bad, but it's not slick.4) The iPod syncs playlists with iTunes. You have the same playlists anywhere. With the Archos, if you use a program that uses M3U playlists (Winamp or Musicmatch) you'll have no problem. If you use iTunes, it's not easy or automatic to make your iTunes playlists appear on your Archos. (Find a friend who knows AppleScript and XSL, and it can be done)
I got this Ethernet Card when I upgraded to DSL. It works well and I never experienced connectivity issues from it.
I quickly rationalized this purchase when I grew disappointed with my local lab processing. I had asked that they not modify my digital photos and yet they continue to make their own corrections. If you own a digital SLR and a good image editing program you can pump out some outstanding prints that rival your local lab. Epson has announced a newer version of this printer that will allow for even larger prints than 8X10, if it performs as well as the R800, count me in!
Have bought this product some time back. Not sure if its the camcorder(panasonic PV-GS320 MiniDV ) that records well or the tape it stores and retrieves well.But am happy with this product.
I purchased the xerox Phaser 8560N about one month ago. It is a great printer, clear color copies and fast once it warms up. It takes about 3 or 4 minutes to get ready to print from a sleeping mode. To conserve ink the printer must be left on all the time. The reason it uses more ink to shut it down and restart is that it goes through a cleaning process that prints a dark color page using all the colors. Even while it is in sleep mode the printer stays warm which in turn heats up my small office.
I saw this at a friend's house and was impressed by the nice layout, keyboard & mouse functionality, and light weight. I didn't try typing on it. I should have.This product is fatally flawed, in that even with new batteries and pointed right at a nearby receiver, you have to type very slowly (S L O W L Y) and deliberately, about 1 keystroke per second, because if you type faster, it will drop keystrokes. That's in the best case. If I try to use it normally, not pointing it straight at the receiver, it's even worse. I've used other wireless IR keyboards which were much better, even older ones.
Easy to set up and easy to operate. Great quality print including excellent color quality. A superb jp,e pffoce [rpdict/
Excellent product, especially if you invest in a good quality SCSI-2 card.Nothing negative to say on the writer, fast, efficient and well-designed.
Its a bland little storage device. I'm not sure it has solid state memory, because whenever I access it it makes this high-pitched clicking sound. Loses a star for that, and loses another one for being so wide it would block off your other usb ports (if it weren't for the included extension cable).It works, and its probably worth the $26 bucks or so.
I wish I'd gotten this when I'd first started gaming. It's great having everything plugged in to the built in surge protector. I also love having my top 20 games that I'm currently playing organized right there at my fingertips! It's also great knowing I can pop the storage tray out, flip the dooe down and safely take them with me.
]I just bought this item to replace one of the traditional type Surge Protectors, because I was so frustrated with trying to plug all my adaptors into it. I think I had about three things plugged into my old surge protector, this one: [[ASIN:B000IF51UQ Belkin 6-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector]. With this new surge protector, I was able to get rid of BOTH my old surge protectors, opening up some much needed space on my desk. In addition, this item is much cheaper than other models out there (I saw one at Radio Shack for $40!!). Here are some features I didn't expect but was really impressed by:1) switch is at the end of the surge protector, so you won't accidentally turn it on and off when you are trying to plug things in!2) there is a little thingamajig at one end that contains the cords and keeps them in line.3) to me, it was well worth paying a couple of extra bucks for the extra convenience. And since you need one instead of two, it's a really great deal!Overall, I am so happy I got this!
We bought this to replace one that we had to give to my brother. It is overpriced but works fine
Great inexpensive upgrade for recent games. My GeForce 5200 was supposed to work with Civ IV, but was terribly sluggish and after a few minutes displayed an unusable corrupted image. This 6200LE solved those problems and greatly increased performance in all our games for a very reasonable price.
Needed to split a digital high definition cable line.It was Super Bowl time and I wanted to setup two 50+" HDTVs in my family room. I know it seems like overkill, but I knew with 50+ guests slammed into my family room there was no way we could all fit around one TV. I borrowed my friend's HDTV and brought the cable box from my bedroom downstairs. All i needed was a way to split the digital cable line from the wall between the two cable boxes I had downstairs. That's were this splitter came in handy. I already had a couple extra feet of COAX cable. so I used it to bring into the splitter and then used the coaxes that came with the cable boxes on the other end.Everything worked perfectly. The picture looked fine and there was no complaints by anyone watching.
I was hesitant to purchase this protective case as it wasn't very chic looking, but am glad I did. It certainly gives piece of mind in protecting my Z22. The Z22 snaps right in and is simple to manuever once you get used to opening it correctly (push the button in + up similtaneously.) I also suggest using screen protectors for the Z22 if you are concerned about scratching the screen with the stylus in a fervor entering information.Two things to note:1. You really cannot "use" the stylus or navigation buttons while the case is closed, as I believe the product description leads one to believe. I may have misunderstood, but wanted to clarify if others thought the same.2. Unfortunately, this product does scratch easily itself (better the case than the Z22). My suggestion is that you consider using a wristlet or small pocket change wallet in addition to the Air Case. I thought it might be too much, but found it was easy to use the wristlet for those "caught off guard while using the Palm" moments, like your name being called at the Dr.'s office, or shopping and needing to check the list constantly.Overall, worth the price and meets the need.
Its your basic all in one stereo system. It has a backlight display wether on or standby.The turntable uses a replaceable ceramic stylus the STL-103. This should be replaced every 50 hours according to the manual. Or you can go to Lpgear dot com website and get their version of the STL-103 stylus which has a polished diamond tip which last 600 to 1,000 hours and costs about $17.Now it does have an AUX input, so you can add something else if you want. Maybe even another turntable since this one spins a little fast.The turntable also feels a little cheap but for a $150 compact all in one system what else would you expect? Seems pretty basic, as another reviewer said..it does what its supposed to do.
THIS IS A GREAT UNIT FOR BATTERY BACK UP RUNS ALOT EQUIPMENT. BUY IT YOU AND WON'T REGREAT IT!!!!!
I just bought this DVD player. Rather than installing a video system in our new van, we bought this so that we could not only keep the kids occupied on trips, but have something to take into the hotels to watch. I was unable to find any reviews on this, and when you are spending this much money, it would be nice to find the pluses and minuses. So here are mine:Pluses: This is the largest screen for mobile DVD that I could find. The picture is clear, the sound is fantastic, but even more impressive to me is the infrared headsets that comes with this unit. The headsets make it sound like you are in a movie theatre, and you don't have to have wires strung through the vehicle. The unit also has a TV so that if you buy an antennae (not included), you can use it while you travel. Otherwise, you can easily hook it up to cable in your house. The carrying bag that comes with the unit is very nice and holds everything that you need for using the player. You can plug the unit into the wall for operation or into your cigerette lighter, depending where you are using it, and the unit comes complete with the attachements to hang it on the seats or you can also sit it up on the bed on on a counter for watching at home.Minuses: So far, the major disappointment with this product is the fact that the first time that we played a DVD, we noticed that there are a few dead pixels in the screen. Although I figured that I could take it back, my concern is that I may end up on a wild goose chase trying to find one that is good. It would seem that for $700, the screen that they put into this unit would not be having dead pixels. The speakers that attach to the side of the screen must be attached in order for them to work - it would be nice if they could either be attached, or be separate. And finally, whenever we want to watch it in the hotel, it is kind of a pain that you have to take it out of its protective casing in order to open the bracket that supports it for standing up. It would be nice if you could keep it in the case.
These headphones are durable, comfortable, and cheap. With that, you can't really go wrong.One thing that did concern me, was the sound quality. It's good enough to listen to, but nothing exceptionally great. Again, for the price, you can't really expect much, but it is a con nonetheless.Another concern I had is, although the in ear design is aimed at your ear drums for increased sound quality, the speakers are still a little exposed, causing people around you to complain. I've had Train conductors, bus drivers, and even regular people complain to me that the music was too loud. Loud for me is subjective, so while I disagree with them, I am still forced to turn them down at risk of being kicked off (The train or bus).I've owned about 4 pairs of these, and they worked well, until I bought a pair of Oakley O ROKR Pros. The O ROKR Pros are definitely way better all around, but they are also $240 more expensive.Given the price and durability of these headphones, it really is a good deal, but just note that you get what you payed for. Don't expect Sennheiser quality in these $10 pair of Sony headphones. If you do, then just don't buy them; you'll be severely disappointed.
Bought 3 of these scanners for shipping stations at our business. The setup was easy with clear instructions and barcodes. The problem is that in order to scan an item, you have to literally press it up against the barcode and not move for a couple seconds. Can't really complain for how much it costs, but I would have expected a little more leeway in terms of distance, even a inch.
I agree with those who say that this printer is a joke. It is without question the worst printer I have ever owned. I am now in the process of trying to get a refund from HP. The print feeder is simply abominable. If I had to use this printer for the rest of my life, I would go back to typewriters. HP should be ashamed to sell such a defective product.
If u really want to use a webcam with these new technology advancement, then this is not it. Choose a better one. It gets just struck for a long time and th image quality is pretty bad.
It works just perfect excelent sound, build and performance, work for my MBP 13" middle 2011 and my receiver with optical input
Normally I don't do a review of things I buy. But after recently buying this Linksys router, and putting it to use in my home I just have to tell someone about it.I received it the day my cable company was coming to put in my cable modem. At first (as do most guys!!) I just plugged it in and tried to get it to work, no luck! But after regaining some sense I opened the book and read the instructions. Voila, in 5 mins I was zooming along. My wife's MAC G4 was also a breeze to setup, and it's FAST!!! No more having to share the phone line, waiting to use it or having to get kicked off to receive a phone call. I truely recommend getting it, expecially if you are concerned about security, it uses NAT to "hide" your PCs behind a sort of firewall. It also has quite a number of features available to configure, since the one I got was a revision 2 product. So, if you have a number of PCs that need access to the net and you wanna share files with those PC within a private network, get this!!!
Once I purchased this product I said bye bye to recording on my Sony tape deck much like I did about watching vhs tapes versus dvd movies ! So far I have not encountered any major recording drawbacks or electronic malfunctions using this recorder. Both 3 disc tray well and single recording/playback well have smooth sounding and operating mechanisms. The only timelag I've encountered is using the remote to get, oh let's say from track 1 to 10 by numerically pressing the corresponding key tracks; response is not quick enough within changing track numbers from the same disc. However, strangely enough the random play and program functions are quite rapid ! Honorable mention for Philips in designing a well lit and highly readable digital function display with brightness adjustment.In fact, I have found this recorder to be a breeze to use for burning cd track compilations and understanding the instructions versus using my tape deck (don't have to worry about unmatched sound levels, Dolby noise reduction, metal or chrome tape, high bias, yadda yadda yadda...)The Philips CDR800 is aesthetically pleasing on the eyes. The price is quite acceptable and reasonable when compared to other competetive brands that only offer single or dual recording playback trays at higher cost. However, must keep in mind that this recorder can record 1x or 2x speed. This is acceptable since I have no desire to copy full length pre-recorded cds versus single various track compilations. If you enjoy copying full length cds in their entirety then the Philips CDR820 will do the trick by recording 1/4 the time (4x)...Keep in mind that before you can contemplate between 2x and 4 x recorders some manufacturer will come along and build a better mouse trap for audio disc recorders that can do 8x or 10x, even faster times to cut down on recording times of whole discs !
Although I haven't had this item in the field, yet, I found the delivery on time, the price very competitive and from the looks of the item it seems very well built. The instructions are easy to follow. I only hope I never have to use the item in a real emergency situation. However, having it along will add a layer of safety to my outings.
We use it at home and it does a wonderful job. No bottle necks while games or heavy transfers are happening. :) Compared to an 8-port hub, this is a better long-term solution.
It is great mp4 player it works great and and it keeps a good charge and it have a video player radio and mp3 player. Its a must buy its a great bargin.
I bought two of these and they are great. Very clear and bright! But be warned that though this is the DVI enhanced version of the 1760V it doesn't come with a DVI cable.
This works okay. As far as putting it on my lap and using it to balance my laptop, it doesn't angle the laptop my way at all because it is too narrow when folded. It's just a flat piece of plastic that is so thin it bends. The one advantage to having it for this positioning is that there is a spot at the end of it for a mouse.It's when the lapdesk is on a table that it comes into its own. You bend the thing at the hinge in its center and prop the wire bar into one of the many grooves to adjust the angle of the lapdesk to whatever height you choose. There are rubber discs on the tray that are very good at holding the laptop in position without having it slide off.Ultimately, get this if you want a great gadget to make your laptop keypad angle itself to your arm height, but don't bother if you want to sit it on your lap.
I wanted to use this cam for monitoring an office, house or the street, however was unable to use it at any of these locations, except during the day. This camera seems to require minimum 5-10 lux. For example in the evening, even on a well lit street it is already very difficult to distinguish the shape of my car less than 10 feet away. Also indoors there is a lot of noise under any amount of artificial light, unless you put your face in front of the camera or the area is lit by natural sun light. Basically after 5 PM the quality gets pretty bad and after 6 PM the cam becomes unusable.It might be OK for video conferencing if you sit next to your computer with a lamp pointed at your face, however this doesn't require a wireless network camera since many USB models under $50 can perform better.The camera frame rate on my wireless network is less than 5 fps, though not sure if this is a performance problem with my wireless router (Microsoft), so I am not putting the full blame on the camera.Generally the concept of wireless network camera is great, but it would need to be coupled with a decent camera. As a standard Webcam this camera wouldn't be worth more than $20.I've had to do some research to discover that CCD cameras are much better than CMOS, especially in low-light, so I will be looking specifically for those now, even if they are USB-only. Learned my lesson.
No matter how much I want continuous power to my Garmin I just can't pay that much for a little power cable that costs probably $1 to make. It's the principle of it.Instead I did some research and discovered a nifty little item called a USB car adapter for as low as two dollars! - then I can just use the USB cord that came with the unit! Only the wires needed for supplying power are used and not those for the data (they are separate wires in the cord). For more info do a search on Wikipedia for USB, and Goggle and right here at Amazon for USB car chargers.I found a great dual charging unit elsewhere for $15 including shipping. With the dual unit I can charge my eTrex Vista HCx and phone or PDA, both at the same time. Just make sure the power output is 4.75 to 5.25V, that's the USB power specification. All but one of the units I found where in the proper power range though one was 7.2V, which is too high.BTW, the little connector at the eTrex is also a USB connecter, just a different type (shape) then you may be used to. They call it a `mini USB,' while the larger one on the other end (of the cord that came with the unit) is a `USB type A', the same you typically see for computers and flash cards. It doesn't matter though, they are just differently shaped connectors that do exactly the same thing.Don't pay Garmin's outrageous prices. Get a USB car adapter and power your eTrex through the USB cord supplied with your unit. It's the same as when you plug your unit into your computer's USB port and the computer supplies the unit with 5V power. Enjoy
Reading the reviews comparing Tamron and Sigma I was leery of buying the Tamron. Having already owned Sigmas I knew they were great quality and a strong build. I'm impressed with the Tamron though. It focused fast enough and at 17mm its really wide enough for anything I'll do. Constant aperture is nice, DOF is great at 2.8 and pictures are sharp. There are a few plastic parts on the lens, but its all top notch. If you're in the market and comparing the major aftermarket brands, whether money is a concern or not I'd still suggest this lens to a friend. 6 year warranty is a plus, and can't forget to mention Amazon here. I ordered this lens about 12 hours ago! It got halfway across the country and onto my camera within that time.I'll have images with this lens posted here soon (9.1.11): [...]Only drawback I would mention is the AF motor in video. On the Sony, with this lens, you can hear AF.No 5 stars because of plastic and AF motor.
I have 7 different USB thumb drives. One I carry with me on a key chain. So that left me with 6 drives and I often misplaced 1 or more of them. So I got this case, It has room for 6 drives which are held securely in webbed compartments. The case zips open and closed. The case material is pretty heavy duty. I'd recommend this as a good storage bag for usb thumb drives.
I purchased this webcam for use with my laptop and Skype. I use Skype for business and pleasure. Even though the box has the Skype logo on it, the product is NOT compatible with the latest version of Skype -- 3.5. The video freezes about 15 seconds into any call. I am not the only user with this problem. Check out the Logitech and Skype user forums and you will see that this is common to anyone trying to use this webcam with Skype 3.5. I have not been able to get a straight answer from either Skype or Logitech as to whether they are addressing this issue. So, for now, my advice for Skype users is to buy a different webcam.
This is not the world's best walking stick, nor is it a tripod, nor is it a blunt weapon. However, ours lives in the car, and has served all three purposes quite well. If we're heading on a hike, and feel we might need to either have a little extra traction, or take some zoom or low light photos, or keep some "Oh he's just growling" off-leash dog away from our ankles, this is a great solution. If it were sturdier, it would be heavier. The only reason for 4 stars is I think it could be a little cheaper - but then again I have no QC issues, so maybe it's worth it.
All of the DVD vendors charge $2.49 for shipping one DVD -- except for Parts Express and they want over $7.00. Why?The Discwasher Calibration Disk is good, although not so good as the Avia Calibration Disk. OTOH, the Discwasher produce is 1/4 the price. Compare and choose wisely.
My 15-year old nephew got a Nook and wanted a book style cover for it. We ordered the BoxWave and are very pleased with it. The price was very reasonable and the item was received quickly.
I have been very happy with the JBl scs 180.6 system. It is very good for the money you will spend on it.
It's a lens cap. It does the job. But don't be fooled by the picture in the description. This is not an official Nikon Lens Cap. I purchased this item thinking it was so, but did not receive the lens cap in the picture.What I received was a lens cap that, instead of saying Nikon in the middle like the image shows, actually says 'Designed for Nikon'.Just be warned that you are not purchasing a Nikon lens cap, but a lens cap designed FOR a Nikon lens (whatever that really means).That said, the cap fits just fine, and allows operation with a lens hood, but I can't be sure that it will always stay on securely. Time will tell.
VGN FS SONY VAIO PRODUCTS HAVE DEFECTIVE AND POORLY DESIGNED LCD . MOSTLY MADE IN CHINA WITH LOW QUALITY COMPONENTS.I AM STRUGGLING WITH A SONY VAIO VGN-FS NOTEBOOK WHICH WORKED BARELY FOR 20 DAYS WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM BEST BUY MISSISSAUGA. MOREOVER SONY CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND SERVICE IS NEXT TO ZERO. WHAT YOU HEAR IS RECORDED MESSAGES, LONG WAITINGS ON PHONE AND IRRELEVANT QUESTIONS AND UNWANTED TECHNICAL INPUTS.ISSUE IS UNRESOLVED EVEN AFTER TRYING ALL MEANS OF GETTING IN TOUCH WITH THEIR ONLY AVAIALBE TOLL FREE NUMBER WITH A SINGLE CSR AVAILABLE WHO KNOWS NOTHING EXCEPT HE/SHE WOULD APOLOGISE FOR 100 TIMES IN 10 MINUTES. Being bounced from one drone to the next, hearing about policies and procedures, but never about them trying to do the right thing and take responsibility for their products or promises, Sony really sucks.
This is one of the best spy camera kits I have ever used. While there are problems, (read on), you basically have everything you need to start spying right out of the box (and it comes with it's own box).The Camera.First off, you will notice that the camera requires no power connector, just plug it into the AV In connection and go. Not really sure how it gets it's power, but it works. Other spy cameras require a separate power connection, battery or A/C, and really limit where and how you can use the camera. With this camera, your free to roam, as long as your DVR (digital video recorder) has power.The video quality of the camera is good, actually better than I expected for a camera this small. At 320x240 you won't be going full screen with the video, but it's large enough to see what's going on. You can clearly make out people's faces, and record documents, so there appears to be some quality to the lens of the camera. On the downside, and this is a big one, the camera is rated at 2 LUX, so a very well lighted area is required. This is extremely disappointing, since your probably not going to be doing any spying outside in the bright sunshine. While most indoor lighting is acceptable, the video will always seem a little too dark. The camera also seems to take on a bad color cast, depending on the lighting, florescent lights turn the video green, and in incandescent a yellow tint. So obviously the camera has no "auto white balance" features. But since your doing spying, and not making a movie, this would seem acceptable. (Some video editing software, like Adobe Premiere, can take out a lot of the color cast.)The look of the camera is, hmmm how should I say this, it doesn't look like a camera. It's basically a black box with a button on it. The idea here is that you use the button on the camera, instead of one of the buttons on your shirt. This works quite well, and unless you might get frisked, it's completely undetectable. Actually the camera, which doesn't look like a camera, can be just hanging out in the open, unless you come across a really paranoid person, I haven't found anyone who thought it was a camera. On the downside, all the buttons that come with the camera are black, and all my shirts have white buttons. I guess I'm going to have to start wearing a tuxedo when I do my spying.The DVR (Digital Video Recorder).This DVR, unlike others I have used, is geared for spying. While I'm not going to go though all the menus and how to all works, It does the job and is not hard to use. What sets this DVR apart from all the others are two slide switches on the bottom of the unit. One turns off the LCD display, and the other turns off all the buttons. So you can hit record, turn off the LCD (increase battery time), turn off all the buttons (when you stuff the DVR in your pocket you don't have to worry about accidentally pushing a button and turning off the recording), and go.Video Format.The DVR records the video in a MP4 format. This is a very high compressed streaming format that has acceptable quality. With the internal memory of the DVR, (you can install SD cards in the DVR if needed), and a full charge, you should be able to get 2+ hours of video spying.This video format does not appear to work with Windows Vista's media player and Movie Maker, while my XP box media player had no problems with the format. As for Vista, I found 3rd party programs, like Real Player, worked just fine with the format.While the MP4 format is great for recording, and viewing, don't even think about using it for any video editing. The highly compressed streaming format had my video editors playing "catch up" all the time, basically impossible to edit. You will need to convert to another format, MPG or AVI, if you need to edit these videos.Bottom Line:If you can tolerate the high 2 LUX camera, no auto white balance, and pesky video format, I would have to say this kit is worth the money. If you want to do some real spying, I can't find anything out there better than this. I'm sure real spies have better gadgets, but for us "armature sleuths" this is pretty cool stuff.
it produces intense flares, if you just want to protect the lens, then this is you filter, but its the only function it really has, pay the extra money to get a nice coated filter, its the intelligent choice in the long run, again please don't waste your money in this product as i did.
I've got two sets of these speakers. The older set, for the most part, works fine. I've had occasions where I lose the rear speakers and I'm not too sure that I'm getting proper sound out of the subwoofer. But, for my needs, they're fine. The newer set (about 1 and 3/4 years old, now) are more of a problem. After days of checking and swapping settings, cables, connections, and amplifiers, I've determined that the digital DIN connector on the back of the amplifier has just stopped working. I ended up putting my Audigy sound card back in analog mode and running four-point sound out of that into the RCA jacks instead of the 5.1 digital sound. Again, that's fine for my use. But, I'm rather upset that an amplifier connection less than two years old would just quit. The speakers sound fine. It's just that the problems I'm having with the linkages make me wary of buying future Creative speakers.
I tried the Numeric Access I keypad and I was not happy with either the feel of the keys or the fact that often the number I input would repeat itself, forcing me to stop and delete the extra number. This may have to do with the fact that I set my repeat rate to fast and repeat delay to short in windows, but this is not acceptable to me and has never caused me any issue with my laptop's keyboard.Needless to say the Numeric Access II does not have this problem, has much better tactile feel, is VERY compact and light (again much better than any other keypad out there - it is about half the depth of the Access I and is great for travelling) and matches my ThinkPad exactly. If you like big keys that depress quite far like a normal keyboard or keypad does, you might not like this. But I like the positive feel of this pad and the flat keys make it much more portable.Note also that this product is USB and _does not_ include a PS/2 adapter, although you can buy those separately.
I purchased this ink for my Dell All-In-One Printer 946. For some reason I thought this ink was compatible, well it isn't! Perhaps I read it incorrectly when I purchased this item....
After reading other reviews, I was nervous as this was the first time I've ever done an iron-on. Since I only had one shirt to do, I only had one shot at getting it right. I'm happy to say that the whole process was easy and it turned out really well. I followed the advice of another reviewer and let the transfer cool completely before removing the paper, rather than the 1 minute it says in the directions. The paper came off easily and the color didn't smear or run at all. The color could have been just a bit more vivid, otherwise I would have given 5 stars. I would like to add, however, that I have not yet washed the shirt, so I can't comment on the durability of the transfer.
iPod seemed to be in good condition, but it's a little slow, even when not fully loaded with music. While I'm not really disappointed in the product overall, I probably won't buy another if something happens to this one.
Noticed manufacturing switched from Taiwan to China. Brush head bristles are not straight like they used to be, but are bent and crooked in some spots. This makes the brush much less effective. Returned the first, got another one with the same problem. Hope they address this problem soon. Was a great product at one time. Quality is not what it used to be.
To respond to the review stating that the VAIO K35 locked up after hibernation when every it felt like it, is untrue. I just bought my K35 and the only time it locks up is when it is running on the battery, but this only occurs when the battery is less than 10% charged. Spoke with Sony and they stated that this was due to the VAIO not having enough power to do anything else. When the battery is better charged or when plugged in it never locks up after hibernation.To respond to the review about the loud fan, well the fan does produce noise, but come on it needs to cool down. And really the sound of the fan is not that loud, I guess it would be if you were in a completely quiet room. I have found that normally I don't even notice the fan running.I personally like the VAIO K35 and would recommend it. Though I wish it was lighter and thinner, but I knew these specifications before I bought it.
This box has the best sound I could find for it's size. It only has 2 disadvantages: the tuner doesn't receive signals well and you can't change the order of the cd tracks (i.e. no random or programmable buttons). I live in the northern part of San Francisco and the radio is unable to receive stations 20 miles away clearly (like 105.3). Strangely enough, I get better reception when I remove the antenna. Also, rotating the boombox seems to help.
(Turkish review)Urunu alal 1 ay oldu.Aslnda ipod nano sahibiydim.Ama bu &uuml;r&uuml;n&uuml; g&ouml;r&uuml;nce ve &ouml;zelliklerini ipodda elde etmek icin bir ipod parasi daha harcamak gerekirdi herhalde.Radyosu d&uuml;nyann her yerinde ekebilecek &ouml;zellige sahip, kayt yapabiliyor olmas ok ok iyi bir ozellik bence. Video kaliteside cok cok basarili.Kullanimi da ipod kadar basit. Fakat menulerin ve opsiyonlarin biraz daha detaya ihtiyaci var. Birde urunun icinden cikan kulakliklar pek kaliteli degil
Very good system for those with kids on the road. The attachment kit that comes with this easily straps on to the back of both car seats and airline seats.
I bought this DVD player about 6 months ago. I choose this one because of the price and the fact that usually the cheaper brands of electronics I usually buy work great (such as my Symphonic VCRs and Sanyo TVs and Stereo). Now I have to admit the picture on it seems ok but last month the remote just stopped working. To top it off the DVD player on it doesnt have a pause button (only the remote does) so I'm out of luck. I checked other peoples reviews here and found out I'm not the only one this has happened to. Obviously this DVD player has some serious QC problems. Luckily I got a PS2 for Christmas so I just use that now.
This remote works very well and build quality is good. The price was very reasonable. Great for macro shooting, night shots and fireworks. Highly recomended.
The Samsung LCD TV T3253H has a good picture and sound, BUT the closed captioning goes off and will not come on until you switch to another channel or channels. Since I'm hard of hearing, the CC feature is a must for me. In addition, when the mute is activated, the mute icon flicks up and down and remains on the screen until you do the channel switch as with the CC. After reading some of the reviews about Samsung customer service, I'm sending this TV back to Amazon who have always given good service.
I had this for a week. A week. And it died. Played one time and then died. Dead, dead, dead. Maybe I got a lemon? No amount of coaxing could get it playing again. Had to toss. Might as well placed $200 in the trash. Be warned.
I've had my computer since earl;y 2005 or late 2004. It has been a wonderful computer in every way. I am completely satisfied with the exception of (1) the letters on the keyboard have faded a lot... a few of them are not even visible. I believe the solutions are to buy a replacementr keyboard for $60 or more or to find stickers that go on the keyboard to replace the original lettering. It may be possible to get key replacements but from what I can tell the cost is very high.The other problem is a battery that only last 1 1/2 to 2 hours, not good for much of anything.Just because of the keyboard, I doubt that my next computer will be a Sony in spite of everything else working fine. This seems like a real defect in the design.
Stunning sound, power and presentation. The remote control is out of this world. Highly recommend this item, especially with the recent price drops. Couple of problems are 1) still puts out a fair amount of heat (have to leave the cabinet door open) and 2) the remote/AVR couples AVR functions with key presses intended for other devices (i.e. can't change TV channel while listening to DVD without disrupting DVD play). Still, highly recommended.
I got the Belkin tape, and connected my Panasonic DV600 mini-tape digital Video-camera to my iMac. The computer would not recognize the camera.Panasonic lists only Windows software for that camera, the Apple website offers no drivers for this camera. I have no reason to fault the cable, but it is useless to me.
Product only charged twice and when they worked only lasted 1 hour on a camera. Don't buy these buy a real Sony battery.
The switch works well although if you use a longer network cable than the one provided, the transfer speed slows down. It makes an easy way to network in the house.
I just got these a week ago and am ready to throw them in the garbage. The sound itself is fine (I thought it would be a lot better than the earbuds included with my iPod, but it's not), but the design is so annoying and useless that I had to warn other people away from making the same mistake I did.Sony has designed the cord to be extremely short (you CANNOT clip your iPod--or any other MP3 player--to your belt, nor can you even hold it at waist level. So, you MUST use the included extension cord, which is way too long. MY EXTENSION CORD IS USELESS BECAUSE IT HAD A SHORT IN IT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX (there are other postings with this same problem).The design of this impossibly SHORT cord is also configured to cause annoyance and frustration. The left side of the cord is much shorter than the right, so it's very easy to turn your head and have the earbud pop out of your ear. At the very least, you get a tugging sensation.These faults render the Sony MDR-EX71SL Headphone useless for running, taking to the gym, or other active endeavors.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS. IT STINKS!!
I've been using this powersupply for 2+ years now running the computer 24/7 and haven't had a problem. Running a core 2 duo 1.8ghz overclocked to 3ghz, five hard drives (one 15k SCSI, four SATA drives, 3+ TB total), and a old ATI 1950 XT video card the entire time.Highly recommended, very happy with the PSU.
This product does not contain a car kit mentioned in the product description. Without this car kit GPS is useless - you cannot plug it into your PDA. Car kit sells for extra $50.
As much as I want to blame the manufacturer's for gouging on printer ink I do see a difference compared to using off brand cartridges... and this has been my experience across multiple manufacturers (Epson, Canon, Lexmar). Just suck it up, pay the price, and know you will get the printer's best possible printouts.
Most of the pictures are washed out in the display, unless they were really dark to begin with. Some of our sunset shots look good, but old family photos - which look just fine in our other digital frame - are way too bright on this one. There is no brightness control. I would NOT recommend this frame for general photo display.
I'm very happy with the way this product works. With my older itrips I had for my mini, power lines would always create static. Since I live in a small town this made it almost impossible to listen to the itrip. With this product no static through town, just crisp clear sound. Very Highly recommended for those wanting to use their Ipod on the go.
I brought this cable and very satisfied,* Its thick and no interference* Its from a good brand Belkin* Sound quality is very good* Holds nicely in my equipment slotsI strongly recommend this cable.
It is a good product from JVC unfortunately, it doesn't do DTS decoding. DTS has been slow to take hold in the consumer world with very few titles currently available on DVD.
Better cables than what I paid for at the big box electronics store and half the price. Go Amazon!!Plus Belkin brand name; excellent purchase.
When I looked at the specs for this player, it appeared that I would only be able to use it with my PC. Not true! I tried it with my Mac, and it was plug and play all the way! Just drag songs from iTunes into the "audibles" file and you're ready to go.This player has surprisingly rich sound. Seriously, it compares to a hard drive player; maybe it's because of the headphones, but Sansa has produced a solid player. The FM tuner works extremely well for me-- maybe the radio signals are stronger in my area, but it's as clear as it is in my car.I was figuring on getting a cheap product for the gym and the track, but I think this is the player I will end up taking with me everywhere!
Everything is perfect, the computer is wonderfull and very fast. The Hardware can be compare with a Mac, but the software (vista) it isn't any close to Mac OSX.
I have now returned the defective slide projector to the sender - Have no idea how I am going to get my $116.00 plus back.
Since my Canon Powershot G3 camera is not compatible with Windows 7 I needed a means for downloading my pictures without having to go to a different computer with Windows XP. I opted for the Sandisk Extreme 3in1 Card Reader after much research and I'm very glad I did. I was amazed at how much faster the down load is! I simply plug the card reader in to a USB and everything runs smooth!
I like this product! Easy on, easy off, no streaking. Microfiber cloth is very nice and doesn't pill. I got some for home and liked it so much I got some for my library's computers. It effortlessly gets off the layers of gunk that can build up quickly on publicly shared computer screens. Nothing I've tried works as well. Plus, it doesn't have an overwhelming chemical odor to it like so many other screen cleaners.I always read one-star reviews first, so I know some people have had issues with this product. But it works great for me. Highly recommend!
Even with the expensive shipping cost, it is still cheaper than buying at the store. It's the exact same product at a greatly reduced price.
My HDD on my Dell that is about five years old started to fail, and I needed a new HDD. But with a computer that is five years old, I didn't want to put too much money into because I will be buying a new computer soon. At $64, including free shipping, this HDD was actually cheaper than some smaller drives.Before installing the HDD in my computer, I ran Steve Gibson's SpinRite 6.0 program (in another computer) to test the entire disk. It took 32 continuous hours, but not one error was reported. The temperature of the HDD did not go over 100 degrees, and at the end of the test was around 96 degrees. Another older drive that I tested had a temperature that went up to about 112 degrees during a shorter period.This is a bare disk drive. No mounting hardware or cables are included (other than a packet of screws). No instructions or user's guide is included, but you can download them from Western Digital's website as well as drive management software.Keep in mind that this is a PATA drive, not a SATA. As I found out when I researched the subject, hard disk drives that used be called ATA, IDE, or EIDE are now called PATA. Newer computers will probably come with SATA drives that transfer data a bit faster than PATA drives. How to tell? The cable connecting an ATA hard drive uses a ribbon cable with 40 wires as opposed to a SATA cable which only has 7 wires; the number of pins on a SATA drive are therefore correspondingly fewer.By the way, when installing the HDD, note that there is a white jumper on the pins between the power connector and the ribbon cable connector. That jumper has to be removed or moved to a different set of pins in some cases. Conveniently, there is a label on the drive cover that shows the jumper configurations so you don't have to look that up. If your computer does not recognize the drive when you first install it, check the jumper configuration.Any HDD maker can ship a DOA unit or one that fails quickly but Western Digital has a good reputation, and the price/performance ratio here can't be beat. When I get my new computer, I'll be moving this HDD to the new computer to mirror the new drive as backup.
I simply adore the simplicity of this product.This products makes me wanna go jogging with my favorite sounds tracks...I really don't have any complains whatsoever.
One of the reason I do not let goi ts voice recording capability.. I can live without the wi-fi, but not without the voice recording.I see that this recording feature does not come in the recient models and that is a shame.. also, this device can accomodate for a camera add-on which is imposible to find.. so, yes it has its limitations but is more faithful tha Lassie
I bought this film because I ran out of Tri-X in the middle of a trip and it was all I could find in B&amp;W. On the plus side, it can be processed by your neighborhood 1-hour shop and it has pretty fine grain for 400 speed film. It also seems fairly forgiving of incorrect exposure. I have two problems with it: -firstly, it's just as expensive as Kodak's T-MAX 400CN film, a higher quality chromogenic (i.e. color-process) B&amp;W film. -secondly, if you do any of your own processing and/or printing, this stuff is just as tricky and temperature-sensitive as color film, and the slightly reddish base color of the film wreaks havoc with contrast, especially if you use multi-contrast paper.
I guess I'll never be sure about what I think about this system because this vendor sent me a "knock-off" item made by a different company. Stay away from this company.
Good value for the money. This ink is hard to find in a store, so you have to shop around to find the best deal. This is where I buy it regularly.
i really like this cd player.it has all the qualities i need. its compact enough to fit in a pocket. the batteries last a long time. the sound is clear and unlike many cd players in its price range there is no hum, hiss, or squeak during playback. mega bass is a great help to the sound quality. my favorite feature was the g protection. this player never skips. then i realized i hadn't even turned on the g-protection. this player is so good it wont skip even with it off. i even tried to shake it like crazy and it still played perfectly. i would recommend this player for people who want an inexpensive but decent quality cd player. i would suggest the now warranty to go with it. from experience sony products tend to have problems with the earphone jack connections so for $6.00 the warranty is worth it.it only gets four stars because the remote is pretty flimsy and if you wear glasses like i do the earphones are unusable.
The antenna seems to work well enough but it suffers from some design flaws. The first is that the whole thing is too light weight. There is no weight in the base so the center of gravity is higher which results in the antenna being easy to tip over. This is aggravated by having the coax cable going straight down and then doin a sharp right angle out the 'back' of the antenna. You can't see it in the picture but there is nothing holding the coax. So the coax tends to not stay in place causing the antenna to easily tip.Another not so obvious design is that the 'grill' you see in the picture is actually a flat, clear, flexible piece of plastic with a grill printed on it with some 'metalic' like ink.
This is definitely one of those &quot;Why didn't I think of that?&quot; ideas. I've got them on pens in my cars, so I don't have to pull the stylus out all the time, and I have a couple on pens within easy reach around the house.They are more comfortable than the stock stylus, and sharper. The fact that they are sharper bothered me at first, but they don't seem to scratch the screen (expecially if you use the WriteRight protectors)and the fine point makes them more accurate, expecially when trying to get between letters and words on your Palm.A cheap accessory for yourself, and a cheap, useful gift for a friend with a PDA.
You Synchronize for the Macintosh may be the best synchronizer available, but it is not yet ready for prime time. It operates very slowly and is prone to failure, the announcement of which is written so poorly as to be incomprehensible. Neither the documentation nor the company FAQs address the failure to synchronize, and inquiries have produced no results. When the product works as advertised it seems to work well, even if at a snail's pace. However, when the synchronization fails one wonders what has happened, and there is no assurance that data has not been lost.
Of all the products I have ever bought for my computer this is the ABSOLUTE WORST. I bought my Epson 880 printer less than a year ago, and it had worked perfectly until the day that I made the great mistake of placing a cartridge of that [STUFF] into it. Two weeks later the colours that I printed began to change, the red would not come out, and today I got the diagnose from the Epson Service Center that the heads of my printer are damaged beyond repair. Don't ever buy that Rhinotek ink.
I have now purchased two of this product; one stays at home for my family and their digital camera, and one comes up to college with me for my digital camera. The product is well designed (the plug folds into the body when not in use) and dead simple to use. Finally, these batteries last an inordinately long time in my Canon A590IS camera. I should say I am a casual photographer, but when I was in China for 11 days and took a few hundred pictures, I never ran out of batteries, though I did change them once just in case.
Fairly savvy PC/Smartphone user; VERY disappointed in this. Quality was a bit cheap - plastic stand and USB port covers were fairly flimsy. Many typos in user manual (operationgs, for example) and even the word FM Tuner on the actual screen was spelled FM Tunner. Bad form. Many instructions in manual made absolutely no sense; written by someone in Asia with a mediocre command of English.Worse, the machine locked up several times and wouldn't play certain .jpg images even though others in the same file were fine. Worse still, I couldn't get the software to load. Historically when this happens, I know the product or company are going to disappear. Happened to my photo scanner and my first laptop company. Anyone hear of Tamarack, BDI or buy an Olivetti PC recently?When I get a product like this in 2004, I don't go on-line to fix it, spend a few days on hold for technical support waiting for Jason or Dinesh to figure out how to sort through their in-house databank of problems and cures, or download patches. I return it. I don't need the headaches. Do you? I'll get the Samsung YEP 999 or wait till the Sony equivalent comes out and get something that'll actually work. Very sad product.Joe Ullman
I recieved my Zune 30GB free of charge by playing games on the internet, but have to say I was hesitant due to it's Hard Drive storage instead of flash. Thought a mechanical drive would not hold up to long use on the go, dropping, heat in the pocket, just the all around wear and tear a PMP normaly gets. With me, that wear and tear is worse than average, much worse! I was/am quite surprised to see this first gen 30gb pmp hold up to being continuously dropped. first day I get this PMP, it falls out of my t-shirt pocket, which is where I normaly, and stupidly carry my PMP. Any time I bend over, it falls out onto the floor, the concrete, the asphalt, the 10 ton granite rocks that are strewn throught the area I live in. I have dropped this player over 10 feet onto a granite rock when bending over my porch, it fell out of the shirt pocket yet again. However, this Zune 1st gen 30 gb has been dropped so much since I got it, that I knew it would be fine when I climbed down to pick it up, and it was. That being said, one small drop on some gravely dirt, scratched the screen beyond repair at about the 2 year point of ownership, and the screen coating started to come off as I tried to fix the scratches with whatever abrasive I could find that might work. The screen no longer has the protective coating due to the drop, and my cleaing, rubbing, de-scratchifying the face as it really did look bad, but now looks decent, but no protection against scratches. The coating that it comes with is quite durable, I wasn't even aware it was there until I started really trying to rub out the scratches it has recieved over the 2 years I had owned it. This is one durable machine, and the aftermarket for parts is fantastic, along with instructions on how to replace just about any part this PMP has.Soundwise, the first gen 30gb (mines Red by the way, didn't have a choice, Bing sent me what they sent me, and I was stuck with it) is fantastic. Has enough power to drive my Sony MDRV6's to a decent loudness, not overy loud, but probably one of the stronger players out there, M-watt-wise. With the EQ presets you can tailor the sound to more expensive phones/buds by leaving it set to none or enhance content by using one of the 8 presets available, (this includes the one preset availale that sets the pmp to flat, no enhancement) but you can't adjust each individual equalizer bar as they do exist on this play, however, the prests are built into the hardware, not software implemented, and this offers better sound than a player with a software equalizer. One of the better sounding players out there, and talk about strength, and durbility. If you are rough on your gear, as I am, this is the plyer for you. Especially at $75 for a used/remanufactured Zune through Amazon, it will be a bargain. I would however get the premium Zune Buds for $30 retail,Zune Premium Headphones for Zune 4GB, 8GB, 30GB, 80GBbut now $69 on Amazon which is far too much, look elsewhere if unable to get a set of these earbuds for $30 or less, just make sure they are version 2. Again, I got mine free, but they still work, are fairly durable as far as ear buds go, don't expect many of them to last more than 6 months unless you are fastidiously careful with them. I have had to rewire every set of phones I have (put new plugs on them) as they just don't hold up. Inked earbuds for around $11 are great everyday earbuds, and offer a lifetie warranty. I would suggest buying a few pair of these at the price, they sound great for everyday use, look at the reviews.Skullcandy S2INCZ-033 INK'd Earbuds - BlackI love them for $10, they compar to some $30 buds, but oversll the Zune Premiums are better, but not worth $69, they originaly retailed for $30 to compete with iPods in-ear phones which don't compare at all, but have a buil in mic, and volume which are unusable on this particular Zune. You know what they say, you've heard grandpa say it a hundred times, they don't make em like they used to, and in the Zune 1st gen's case, that statement couldn't be more Apropos! This is one great all around player that will go down in history as one of the best of the generation. Get one, hold onto it for you childs colleg, it will be worth hundreds 20 years from now depending on the condition. Keep it, cherish it, enjoy it.
Ok The Ipod Classic's are a step forward and a step back. First Apple purposely disabled the video out feature unless you use their cables. This is all for more Dollars which for how much these things cost and the money they make off them is just ridiculous. I have had several problems with this new Ipod from syncing errors to general data issue's I bought one of the first released so I believe it had to do with that since I got that unit replaced it has been fine. The Cover Flow is neat I don't know why people complain about it if you don't like it don't use it. So the good with the new Ipod models would have to be the space and then the cover flow feature which I like. The Negative points are as always - apple, their customer service, and the disabling of the video out for third party devices - just underhanded. It is still a great device so if you are not to upset about having to spend 50 dollars on cables than it will be a good bet for you.
I wanted a second dish for camping and other purposes. I already had one and knew it worked well. It was a no brainer to buy another.
This is an extremely affordable screen, 1:1 aspect ratio, 70x70 inches viewable area. It does not have a reflective coating that increases brightness by narrowing the viewing angle. That feature costs more anyway, and this is an entry-level screen. Construction is cheap but good quality. However I returned two of them over the course of a month before I got one that survived shipping. These are really not packaged to survive UPS. Between bending in the middle and smashed ends(ruining the windup mechanism), you'll need to be persistent and patient. The third one worked and had only minor dents so I kept it. Think positively.
After 247 reviews, there's not much to add, but perhaps this: for the first time, the Garmin CX series is compatible with the Apple Macintosh USB system. Under either [[ASIN: B000GHIV2Q Parallels Desktop 3.0]] or Boot Camp, part of Apple's [[ASIN: B000FK88JK Mac OS 10.5 "Leopard"]] you can run Garmin's software on your Mac and actually, truly communicate with the GPS. Finally!It's been a Garmin hardware issue that has driven Mac-o-philes and Mac developers to tears of frustration. Even highly skilled programmers like James & Associates found the Garmin USB interface to be flakey and maddening. All those issues seem to be resolved. If you own an Intel Mac and want a full-featured GPS that can talk to your computer, this is the GPS unit you want. Communications to and from the GPS Map 60CSx are nearly flawless.
My sister was kind enough to buy me a portable DVD player so I could watch movies during my ridiculously long Dialysis treatments, but ever since I received it I was carrying it around in the thick plastic tubing it came in to protect it from damage.I read numerous reviews online regarding this DVD case and I've been delighted with it's quality and durability. I now place other accessories like headphones, lip balm and medications and lab reports so it's become my official DVD Dialysis bag. Besides the main DVD section, it has numerous zippered areas to store more than enough DVD's.I recommend this to anyone seeking a great compliment to their portable DVD equipment. You will not be disappointed.
tired of reviews cranked out by the marketing department of the company in question? well here is an actual review by an impartial CONSUMER:honestly, there are a lot better headphones on the market, but if you want to exercise in them... good luck. i've gone through two other sets of headphones before using these, the previous pairs died under the deluge of sweat proffered by my overheating body, but these sony's, they are still alive; for now. anyways, sound quality = so-so, but you're excercising so deal.
Let's be clear. To date, only one digital camera can go underwater without some sort of special housing and that is this camera, the Pentax Optio WP. It is small, light, and has a very intuitive set of menus (who needs the manual, this thing is darned easy to use). That said, if you are looking for a general purpose point and shoot digital camera, look elsewhere. The quality of the photos are only average at best. Despite the 5 megapixels, significant detail is lost in the capture of the photograph. Noticeable fuzziness exists on the perimeter of all photos. Close inspection (zoom in with your favorite photo editor) shows a great deal of pixelation (read interpolation). My guess is the CCD sensor in the Optio isn't grade A. Don't misunderstand, I want to like this camera, but I've used too many that yield better photos (for Point & Shoot, the Canon Elph still can't be topped, if you are an enthusiast go Nikon or Olympus C Series).So in the end, it will go in my camera bag where it will stay until the trips to the beach and the water park... because after all, that's why I bought it!
This dvd player isn't what I expected, but what do you want for $85 bucks. It matches my 5686 Sammy and plays dvd's. I really don't see a big difference in picture quality but maybe it's just me.
I just bought one and let me tell you that the picture quality is the most perfect one I've seen of my life. Even if the price is high, you won't regret it. Enjoy!!!
Arrived on time. Packed well. Been waiting a long time for this item to become available. Very well made. Good price. Will be an effective piece of equipment to avoid the costly use of larger filters.
This is an excellent tether to use while traveling and also in the office. All of my engineers love it.
Great lens, excellent picture quality, really good build. I love this lens, even has USM. You just have to know what you're doing. There's no Image Stabilization, so if you're going hand-held, shutter speeds have to be pretty high. I still manage to get some sharp pics at 1/30 second. Also, this is not the best lens for walking around Disney, taking snaps. Take it along in your bag for the more distant shots, especially if you have a crop sensor camera, but don't dump your kit lens just yet, wait till you can get a better one with an equivalent focal length. I'm looking at the Canon ef-s 17-55 as the better everyday lens.That said, this lens has given me some of the sharpest pictures I've taken to date. Bokeh is beautiful, and at f1.8, shutter speeds can be pretty high. If you're a camera buff, you'll want one. Just get it already. Grinning. And save up for the 17-55, you'll need that one too.
I bought the DB8 antenna from amazon, and installed it in my attic. It picks up uhf hdtv signals from 30 to 40 miles out. Note: I am in the DC/Baltimore area near Frederick, MD and there is a mix of vhf and uhf hdtv signals. The db8 could not pick up the vhf hdtv signals. I had an old vhf antenna in my attic, so I paired it with the DB8 by connecting both via a cable signal splitter. Works very well. I have the vhf antenna pointed to baltimore and uhf db8 pointed at dc, and I get the entire spectrum of location stations. But be aware the db8 is very directional, so you will need a rotator if you want to swing it around to pick up stations from different directions. Assembly was fairly easy, but not totally simple either. Quality was decent.
Very handy on a long car trip. Kept our two-year-old entertained in the backseat! It's nice that it contains everything--battery pack, cigarette lighter plug, earphones, &c--so we'll probably take it on our next plane trip, too. Picture is decent, sound is fine, even without earphones, and it was nice to hear the movies from the front seat.
I bought the 75 foot cable to connect the DVD player in the sound room to the ceiling mounted projector at the front of the church. The cable is sturdy and well built, we plugged it into the projector and DVD player and stuck a disk in and it works like it's supposed to. We used it this past Sunday night to show a movie and it looked great and I'm happy.
could not get the transmitter to turn on. no red lights..finally after much playing around i found that when the switch is turned on and pressed in with finger i get the red light to come on.. so for me to get the transmitter to work i have to put a piece of tape stretched tightly over the switch to keep it pressed in..it does seem to be working from second floor though concrete to first floor. remote extender works well also. if it wasnt for the defective on-off switch i would rate it higher..
Great bag! It has lots of useful storage and fits great into the small of my back, thus easing my back strain. The drawback is the power adapter pocket at the bottom is small and is located in the main compartment.
Returned item. Don't know due to the issue with the HP722 and Windows 7 I was unable to get the printer to work. I was told it is a Window 7 issue. When will I receive the credit for this product?
After having this camera for 3 weeks and taking it on a trip to Hawaii, I must say it is a poor choice for a camera. My main complaints:1) Too much Noise Reduction over ISO 100 setting. What this means in layman's terms is that pictures look "blurry" or "soft pixelated".2) The lens gets dirty easily due to the swing open little plastic doors.3) Pictures are TOO DARK and skew BLUE.4) The size is large, it's heavy.At the end of the day, I would go with a Canon. They have much better color quality and are reasonably priced. You will miss the 10X zoom and wide angle though... that is the main reason I bought this camera in the first place.It's en-route back to Amazon as we speak.
This is my fourth digital camera, and I am very impressed! Much better than anything that I have ever used before. It's nice and small, takes great pictures, and is durable. The lithium battery is a must have! My biggest surprise is the video recording function - the quality is not bad and rivals my digital camcorder.
It is too new to tell. However, everything appears to be working to the product's specifications and it is easy to use . I am still learning about it.
I bought the A20 some months ago.The pictures have an outstanding quality, also in a dark environment. The camera is user friendly and the software included with the camera is good.I advice that users buy rechargeable batteries as it consumes lots of batteries when the display is being used.
Bought these as a housewarming gift. Fortunately, tested them before making the present.Disappointing optical quality and build/finish. I'd hoped that such a reputable company would use at least second-rate optics, perhaps in a cheap case. But these have few if any redeeming qualities. Optical quality is so low (even at center) that real improvement over naked-eye is marginal. I was unable to achieve good image alignment with any combination of ocular separation and diopter adjustment.I returned these and bought the Nikon Monarch 10.5x45 binocs, a bit over twice the price (with current Amazon sale and company rebate) and at least ten times the value. Still nowhere near as good as my Nikon 8x32 LX, much less the real top-end gear, but a whole lot cheaper and good enough for most uses.At this price point (or even cheaper), I'd recommend getting a lower-power compact or mid-size with better performance. Might just be a QC issue, but I didn't want to try another pair.
I don't have room on my desk for additional clutter. This is a perfect keyboard for small spaces. Be aware that it is very similar to a typical laptop keyboard, so if one has difficulty using this size, then would not work for you. I have an average hand size, which should also be a consideration. Also like a laptop keyboard, it may not be comfortable if you will be doing hours of typing.Additionally, I love the sleek appearance and the crisp response. I have several keyboards for my collection of PCs...this one is my favorite.
I was originally looking to buy a couple audio splitters, but came across these piggyback cables. This cable seems to work just fine, I don't notice any loss of volume or signal. But I'm also not very picky when it comes to audio. I feel like using this cable simplifies the wiring because you can split the signal without an extra cable getting in the way between the device and the splitter(s).
I discovered while setting up a new home entertainment center in the living room that I needed more outlets, but at the same time I wanted to eliminate use of an extension cord I had been using with my previous power strip, which had only a 3 foot cord. This was the perfect outlet power strip for me as the cord was heavy duty and is 15 feet long, thus not requiring me to use an extension cord. It also has a lighted power on/off switch and I like that as it allows me to determine quickly if the strip has power or not. Only drawback, not to me but perhaps to others, is that the outlets are evenly spaced, which means this strip is not the best power strip if you have a lot of power adapters you need to plug in. This was not a problem for me however as I also have a short strip designed specifically for plugging in power adapters only and I just plugged that strip into one of the outlets provided on this strip. Very happy. Would buy again! I should add this strip is not a surge protector and does not provide surge or power protection.
I need the stand for this TVSounds like some people are ready to upgrade.Please throw the stand in my directiontheHealthyBroker@yahoo.com
I just got this camera for Christmas and so far I really like it! It's small but produces great quality pictures! You can set your pictures to either be small, medium, or large. The settings are easy to change and manage. You don't have to spend an hour just trying to figure out how to turn the flash or the timer on or off. It's very easy to use, just plug it in to your computer to download the pictures and to recharge it - no nonsense with those silly batteries that ALWAYS go dead right when you need your camera the most! The LCD screen is a very nice feature. There are only a few things to be aware of though:1. The camera face is black so it looks smudged (but you can wipe it off...)2. I have yet to find a way (I don't think there is a way...) to view a slide show of your pictures ON the camera or to delete pictures ON the camera. (You can do it on the computer though...)3. If you have big fingers, the small button to take the picture can be a little awkward.This camera is really nice and worth the money overall. Now, if you're like a professional photographer here then spring for something a little nicer of course. Another tip about this camera? Remember that the things IS NOT magic, so the skill isn't just in the camera, it's the photographer too! You could have the best camera that money can buy, but if you are fumbly and don't know anything about photography then expect your pictures to look horrible no matter what. But if you pick up some photography skills (along with this handy little camera) then your pictures will turn out just as good (or even better) then you wanted them too!OH yea, one more good thing about it! It has a memory card so you can go to Walmart, Walgreens (wherever you like to get your photos developed) and print them off, no one would ever guess that it's not film.Have fun!
I was looking for an mp3 video player with around 30 GB , good resolution. Something that would hold up if i dropped it and stuff. I read all of the Zune reviews about how people had trouble getting the software loaded, and didnt think anything of it. i have the windows media program that is listed on the website as something that the zune would work with.well it doesnt. if i want my zune to work id either have to get a whole new computer or completely whipe my hard drive and start over. i dont have the time or the patience.BUT. i do like how it's organized. it charged fairly wuickly and as far as i can tell from the pre loaded stuff it'd be a pretty dcent thing if i could put my own music and videos on there.all in all, im sending my brand new zune back and getting something else---and praying that it will be more compatible with my computer.
I bought this SD card for my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33 8.2MP camera and I was able to take tons of photos without ever running out of space. I have now upgraded to the Panasonic 2 GB Class 6 SD card, but I still use this card as a backup. I will always buy Panasonic memory cards even if I'm not using a Panasonic camera (which is unlikely).BUY THIS CARD
I've gone through half of my 25-pack and each one has resulted in a failed burn, on two different drives (Sony and LG) and all different speeds. I get perfect burns at default settings with Verbatim DL blanks, so I will be sticking with Verbatim from now on. I appreciate that everyone will have different experiences, but I can't personally recommend the product as it has been a complete failure for me.
I purchased this cartridge as a replacement for the one I had that ran out of ink. It seems to be fine.
I totally destroyed two keyboards in less than a week. This keyboard was an emergency order so I could use my computer. It arrived in one day - it is easy to use & so MUCH better than the original equipment. No problem with the volume keys (don't use them anyway). Am getting another one for my other computer!!
I got these for my two front doors and since I installed them I have a surround sound effect. They produce alot of bass for small speakers, though that's not the reason I bought them. I wanted them more for mids and they do a fine job with that too.
I bought these for a set of bose cubes i had had wall mounted at my previous house. The speakers had been sitting in a moving box for 2 years. These stands are a clean, elegant design which disappears into the background and is not noticeable. The stands support the speakers perfectly and saves having to drill holes in the wall.
This cable gets the job done. There are cheaper alternatives, but this was available via Prime, so for me it's actually cheaper than the others that tack on an extra 5-6 bucks for shipping.This cable has a nice feel to it - the cables are fairly flexible, which leads me to believe the wiring is higher quality (higher number of smaller, thinner strands instead of fewer, thicker ones). It also has a nice strain relief on the SFF-8087 end.However, it does not have locking clips on the SATA connectors. Not a deal-breaker, but I do prefer to have those locks - not only because it makes the connection that much more secure, but it also makes it easier to tell which direction the connector should go.Note - this is a reverse breakout cable, used to connect disks from an SFF-8087 connector on a SAS/SATA backplane to the normal SATA connectors on your motherboard or disk controller card. If you're looking into something like theRPC-4224 4U Server Case w/ 24 Hot-Swappable SATA/SAS Drive Bay, MiniSAS connector(Norco 4224) and want to connect disks in the case's front drive bays to the motherboard, this is the kind of cable you want.If you're going the other direction (from SATA connectors directly on the back of your hard drives to a controller card w/ an SFF-8087 connector, for ex.) you'll need a forward breakout cable.
Hi There,Yes, the battery is a great battery, and since this particular camera seems to like to consume energy, having a good rechargable battery (and one in reserve) is the way to go. I do suggest (if you don't mind the camera asking you for the date again) pulling the battery after you are done for the day or night shooting. That way it stays charged while the camera doesn't snack in-between shoots.Now the interesting part is whom sold it to me through Amazon. They show the retail packaging, but it comes wrapped in a plastic bag. Bulk? not sure... Used? Hope not!But no retail packaging, but the battery does charge and feeds the camera to take great pictures. I know if there is any problem Amazon will be there, so I am not worried.Buy this rechargable battery for a good price if you need one for your camera. If you have the charger, then add one for a back up. Kodak camera's work forever. This battery will keep you away from the 2 pack of crv3's for $20 or more a pop.I hope this review helps you.
I just happened to be browsing and saw this listed on the entry page for Amazon. I immediately had to post this review. I have one and it's true, they don't hold charge. You could probably get 5 pics out of a digital camera. Terrible performance. I bought a no name brand charger from WallOfChinaMart that even included a car adapter. I was happily charging while driving around on a long trip. This one gets a star for not going up in flames!!
I got this because I wanted a laptop sleeve for my HP Pavilion dv3. It is a perfect fit and has great protection. Everything is perfect especially considering the price. The first problem are the zippers, they broke easily. I was able to replace those with keyrings, whatever I don't care the important thing is the sleeve itself and it does it's job. The second problem is the smell. It's not a strong smell, it's very faint but when you can smell that smell on your hand after handling the sleeve. Anyway the smell is kind of like plastic-rubbery smell. By the way, if anyone went to this company's website and seeing that it is japanese hence thinking this is made in japan.....well no, it is actually made in china.
Thank goodness I [paid less], although I don't like throwing away any amount of money. Oh Capture View, how do I dislike thee? Let me count the ways:1. Binocs cannot be adjusted for someone like me with fairly close eye spacing--camera is in the way, so I cannot fuse left/right images. Duh!!2. The on/off/shutter buttons are prominent and thus easy to accidentally press...of course this is why the [people] who designed this thing have it automatically shut off after 10 seconds of idling (unbelievable!!). This latter attractive behavior is not (that I could find) mentioned in the instructions.3. The quality of the pics at "hi-res" is terrible---the product is just [not good] in this regard. Even resting on a support to prevent motion the pics are of such lousy clarity that they are practically useless. My regular digicam at 640/480 produces vastly better images. In fact, holding my digicam up against the eyepiece of my regular binocs and shooting thru the binocs gives much better pics than the Meade pics. This is my big disappointment with the device...I had hoped to get nice hawk pics, but I see it is virtually useless for a subject with any detail at all.4. The need to reboot the computer after disconnecting the camera, before re-connecting it. Huh?? This makes the USB hot-swap feature useless.Oh well...whaddaya want for [money]?? My sincerest condolences to those who wasted [more than] that.Shame on Meade for putting their name on this piece of... And shame on them for absurdly hyping it in their ad copy.
Seems to be getting the job done fine. It's being used to split our cable input to computer modem and HDTV.
I really wanted to like these, but they had misaligned optics as happened to another reviewer. The only way to get the double image (one on top of the other) to go away was to twist the barrels, but it would not stay, so I returned them. I'm sure with enough returns, I'll find a pair that is in fine shape, but after holding it, I think I'd like something even more compact. If compactness is a top priority, maybe the Bushnell H2O Waterproof/Fogproof Compact Roof Prism Binocular, Black, 10 x 25-mm is a good option for you since it uses a roof prism to narrow down the width.
Don't get me wrong, it is great and holds soooooo many discs but the zipper I feel will break because it likes to get stuck every time you open and close it...
Sound GREAT, and I use 'em for music production/ mastering. The guy who said they're cheap junk just doesn't know how to take care of his stuff. I've had 'em 2 years. Perfect shape. This guy says "Titanium plastic not very well made". WHAT?!? It's not Titanium PLASTIC... the speakers have a "Titanium layered diaphragm for accurate sound reproduction". Can't you even read the product description? Plastic is Plastic. Get a clue before you post that nonsense.
Ink is way too expensive but buying here let me have better prices than the main office supply houses.Delivery was cheaper than getting the car out and on time.
trust me on this one people, BE VERY CAUTIOUS WITH IT! the roller wheel on it can brake easilly with just one fall or flaw, I found mine broken I picked it up off my charger. If you are considering buying this it is a great MP3 player. My friend has the same one and his isnt broken, but just be VERY careful with it.
Bought three Pairs of these to replace the Cheap headphones that came with a Portable DVD Player and Horrible Ear Buds for My I Pod. Very Surprised as These Don't look or sound Cheap Like Dollar Store headphones. These made a Huge Difference and Increased the Volume Output from the Cheap DVD Headphones. I compared these to my $35 German Made AKG Portable headphones and although these Don't Have the same quality Bass they sound Very Crisp and Clear. I Use these when I don't want to Risk Losing My expensive Pair I Paid almost 10x more for. Very soft, Comfortable on the ears and I Read they are discontinued by Panasonic so I would Buy them quickly. Excellent Pair of Headphones for well under $10.00. I've Learned My Portable device is Only as Good as Your Headphones.
Drive was easy enough to install, no drivers required. Vista Ultimate SP1 recognized it as a BD-Rom drive. You will need a SATA cable as there isn't one included.Bundled software (WinDVD 8) only lets me play a movie in half-screen size. I tried and tried to get it to go full screen to no avail. Had to purchase PowerDVD Ultra. Worked like a charm playing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull blu-ray. No issues at all. My AMD X2 5400+ ran between 20-30% load.Then I tried Dan in Real Life blu-ray. Both PowerDVD and WinDVD would not play it. Both would flash images of the movie on the screen but no sound and no motion, just still images. Updated to latest firmware (1.07) from Pioneer's website and it still did not resolve the problem. Downloaded the update to WinDVD as well from Pioneer's site and that didn't fix it either. I returned the drive. One movie that doesn't play is enough for me. I only had a 15 day return policy where I purchased it (not amazon) so it had to go back. The Dan in Real Life blu-ray was a Blockbuster-by-mail blu-ray. I've read that these blu-rays may have more copy-protection built in than purchased blu-rays. I don't know if that's true or not I just know that a blu-ray drive should play a blu-ray.Too bad, I was hopeful that it would work out.Vista Ultimate SP1AMD X2 5400+Ati Radeon HD 385047" Toshiba LCD
Perfect fit for head unit install in my 2008 Ford Edge! Make sure you buy Metra's steering wheel control unit if your vehicle is equipped.
This camera does not work properly, it was a waste of money....I bought it for my daughters birthday, she has been ill for a long time and I wanted something she could sit in the garden with and take close up pictures....the camera only works when it wants to...she had a snail climbing in her viewfinder, the light was right, and the camera will not take the picture....so disappointed...I think I was sold a bogus camera...this is my first electronic purchase with Amazon...not happy
I wanted to hide away my Tivo, Blue-ray, and receiver so I shopped around for products and found that some were thousands of dollars,Hot Link is amazing, don't let the price fool you. I installed it in an hour hiding all the wires and routing everything behind the wall (in a closet) of my 50" plasma all my separate remotes work! I mounted the eye on the underside of the plasma and I have no interference.I was truly amazed and recommend this product to all who wish to hide away all that equipment and all those wires.
It works great. I am going to buy another one for my wife when she gets an ipod.
This is my 2nd Port product and I have been impressed with both.
I got exactly what I was expecting within the shipping estimate provided, and the product works well. I use it to play music at the gym when I'm teaching classes.
Works well... genuine epson inks have never failed me yet. Always provides the true colors and archival quality I've come to expect... of course at a hefty price compared to other inks.
without a doubt these are the best sounding headphones i've ever purchased although i'm greatly disappointed in the durability. i use these headphones at my desk at work and ONLY while sitting and working on the computer. within six months of purchasing them the plastic on the inside of the headphones broke next to the screws that hold the metal "slides" in place. i was very impressed with b&o; when i brought them back to the store and they replaced them with no questions asked. but here i am, a year after that incident and my headphones are broken in the same spot and just two minutes ago they snapped completely in half when i was simply putting them on to my head.so my review is mixed: the sound quality, as expected from b&o; is phenomenal, although now that my second pair has broken in the same spot(s) with sedentary movement i'm not sure i'll get these again. it's a shame though, i really loved these headphones...
I first saw the Apple 80 GB iPod Video at a friend's house, and I knew that the only thing standing in the way of getting one of these fine new mp3 players was my wife's permission. One day, she told me that she could use an mp3 player to store all of her worship today praise choir songs. I knew that this was the appointed time, so I offered to give her my iPod if I could have permission to get this new one as an early Christmas present.Cha Ching! Now I have the iPod! The sound is terrific, the video screen is sharp and pretty, and the controls work like a charm.But I am sorry to report that these things still have hard drive crash issues. I have already had the thing freeze twice on me during playback, and I had to load my songs three times before they would play properly, and I wasted many, many hours fighting with my new toy. I may have to go back to the store and get another one if I continue to have issues, but for now, I finally have the songs loaded, and they are working well (at leasr for the moment). The videos also work nicely, and you will want to get an audio/video cord so that you can watch your downloaded videos on your TV.I recommend this mp3 player, but I pray you get one that doesn't have the crash issues where you constantly have to reboot the unit or reload your crashed music library.Rev. Marc Axelrod
I thought it would be better, there is not as much memory as I thought. I do not recommend this product.
I mainly bought this laptop bag for the mp3 pocket on it, cause I liked how you could put your mp3 player in it with the pocket zipped and the cord going through the hole. But the quality and storage in it was very good.
I purchased this detector because of the recent speed traps around here. I now have had it 1 month - When I 1st got it I was at a major intersection the lights on top of the stoplights (for emergency vehicles) Was blinking singling a vehicle was coming this device did not recognize the emergency vehicle until it was literally next to me!! A week later I pulled up next to a cop car and the detector didn't blink until I was once again next to him. Another major flaw is the fact it is supposedly setup for some radar currently used in England K something - That is the only signal that has ever went off - generally false or way to late. Do not waste your time - Before it beeps your already staring down a ticket- Save your money for your ticket.
I'm not a stereo geek, so had Sony 12" subs(1200w) and amp(1100w/600 rmp) professionaly installed. I was told the some of the wires were not true 8 gauge wire and not strong enough to handle the watts that states. Basically, I had get a better amp kit. The only thing that was used was the speaker wire. I give it a three because of price and it is meant for smaller amps(under 1000)..
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas and she loves it. The music sounds great, it's very compact, the screen is vivid and bright...a great mp3 for the money. Amazon was even cheaper than Ebay and had free shipping. The only problem she is having is taking photos off of it once she loaded them on. Other than that , she loves it. Totally worth the money.
This model is currently making the rounds at several big-name retailers (...).As a previous review mentioned, there is a metal plate on the underside of the player cover, mounted with several metal screws. There doesn't appear to be much clearance between the plate and the disc, and since the plate holds up the (rather stiff) pushbutton controls, I fear that each time you push hard on a button, you're bending that plate a little closer to your spinning media. I haven't lost any discs this way yet, but it may be a legitimate concern. I'm not too worried, though, since the only reason for even looking at this unit is for playing MP3 compilations you've burned by yourself onto ten-cent discs.The LCD mounted in the middle of the cover only displays album and track number (each folder of MP3 files is considered a separate "album"), but no ID tag data. A minor quibble.There is a delay of maybe 30 seconds between pushing "play" and actually getting playback to begin. However, if you're trying to play several hours of music without changing media, a few seconds of delay at the start is nothing.Unfortunately, the MP3 playback quality can be described at best as "iffy". Lots of "chirping", which is not such a big deal through cheap speakers, but really annoying if you're wearing headphones. Worse yet, playback occasionally skips for no apparent reason.On the other hand, until Sony and Philips start marketing devices with MP3 playback capability at this price point (say, mid-to-late 2002), the bottom of the field is pretty much the exclusive domain of (...) players like this one. If you absolutely have to have an MP3-capable CD player (...) this Christmas, why not save a few bucks towards your next purchase and go with the cheapest the market has to offer?
Was looking at reviews and found this through Photography Today article on scanners. They recommended it as an excellent low end (pricewise) scanner. They were right, I have scanned 45 year-old slides and they have come out beautifully and in less time than most scanner reviews advised. I highly recommend this scanner for the amateur film scanner.
Not much to say about it really. It does what it's supposed to do exactly the way I expected it to, and the sound seems to be the same as I heard with my last deck. The little plastic cap that goes over the iPod end of the cable can get in the way a little, but that's easily tolerable. Definitely worth the purchase to ensure the ideal connection between the Pioneer AVIC-U310BT and an iPod, I think.
This case is perfect for my son's Coby 7" portable DVD player. Just big enough for all the extra cords and room for his favorite DVDs. He likes that he can take it almost anywhere with him. Well worth the price. Have recommended it to several friends.
Great device simple to use and very portable especially like the clip on holder that attaches to your camera strap.Does the job well 2 settings for instant and 2 second delay good range as long as you are in front of the camera.Remote unclips from holder on the strap and can be easily replaced after the shot. Battery is a typical watch type that can be purchased at walmart all in all a very handy and useful investment.
This camera has a lot of good features, but consistently underexposes in indoor photography. Indoor photos with the built in flash are also very poor.The exposure problem renders the auto modes. In the total manual mode also if you set the right speed and aperture then light meter shows that it is over exposing. Probably the problem is the light metering issue in the camera. The indoor photos are incredibly dark and underexposed.I also saw many people gave this complain, I hope this is not the problem of the camera model but couple of cameras which are having this issue.When you buy this camera, please check whether the camera is working properly in Auto mode in low light conditions. I had to return my camera due to this underexposure problem .
For $99 you won't find a better buy on computer/multimedia speakers. The sound is excellent with very good range. The packaging is very good attractive and having two audio in ports is key. I can connect my IPod and my computer to the speakers. Another nice touch is all the cables are included. Very happy with this purchase.
This product works like charm and on top of that its cheap and very high quality. It helps me to connect my Macbook Pro and Playstation 3 to my 55 inch tv. I use it to watch movies on my tv and to play games on my ps3.
I ride a bike to and from work 3 miles a day even in the snow and rain so I used to go through a walkman a year until I bought this one a few years back.It's lasted longer than any walkman I've ever bought(Even SONYs)and there's still great sound in both sides of the headphones.I've dropped it plenty of times in the road and on sidewalks but it's still undamaged so it's definitely strong.My favorite thing about it though is that you can go over bumps or run with it and it never ever skips.I'm no expert on electronics but I think the fact that the music sounds excellant on it and that it can withstand damage makes this CD player a great buy.
These speakers are just what they claim to be. A small portable speaker, at a very low price. These are not hi fi speakers. A little painful to the ears for long listening, turn these down real low while studying for background music. They kind of make you cring after a while. The speakers come with a usb dongle, its a usb sound card. I connected my speakers to a ubuntu linux os; no problems, after a few setting adjustments. Unbuntu apps used the usb sound card. If you want better sound I would suggest a 2.1 system with full range. I have a set of other speakers that are thx certified for good solid flat response across the full frequency range, but they cost a lot more money are are not portable. Regardless of the quality of sound, these speaker met my expectations:cheap, portable, durable, and they emit noise.Cons: only mids or higher range, no sound stage, no lows; nothing below 80 hz.
The headphones came with only one side working.The one side that works made a fairly loudhissing sound when turned on.
I just received a pair of 8x28 Alpen trail-tec binoculars. Based on the fact that they have 28mm objectives I was expecting fairly small binoculars. But, no. They are full size for roof prism binoculars. I wish they had sized it properly. The objective lenses are recessed about an inch and have a clear flat glass in front making them appear larger than 28mm. This, at least serves to protect them. They also have rubber covers that are permanently attached by straps to the front of the frame. I like that since it serves to prevent loss, but you have to take care thet they don't get in front of the objectives during use. The sholder strap, which is wide and comfortable, tapers to attach to a synthetic flat strap, which is however too large and loosly woven to easily go through the attachments on the side of the binoculars and the buckles, making it difficult to get them in. Performance-wise they work quite well with eyeglasses. I can easily see the full field with my glasses on and it seems normally wide. I was afraid that with only a 305 foot coverage at 100 meters/yards the view would be rather pipe-like. But it is fine. The middle third of the field is quite sharp and clear but the resolution degrades to the edge fairly rapidly. Nevertheless, the effect is satisfactory. The collimation and diopter adjustments seem fine. The frame/housing seems to be plastic and works fine but does not give the feel of quality nor does it have a very quality appearance. The case is a fabric like lite canvas and seems fine. There is a space for extras - a map perhaps or spare batteries. I did not evaluate the compass, clock, or thermometer as it is the optics I am interested in. I probably won't use the electronics. If it really is waterproof and fogproof as claimed it will be well worth the 29.99 I paid for it through Amazon.com KY-store, but I don't think it would be mistaken for a $150 pair which was, I understand, the original MSRP. I think it is now out of production. Shipment from San Francisco was fast and it was well packed.
Definitely not worth the price. The viewing range is pitiful - you might as well get a cheap 8x20 binoculars and use that as opera glasses.
This is an excellent product for its price! The sound quality is very good. I was surprised at how clear it was when I used it. It is very easy to use, although you need to know a few things before complaining about it. The easiest way to achieve the best sound quality is having the volume on your iPod from about half to 3/4's of the way up. Then you use your stereo's volume to control how loud you want it. If you have the volume on your device maxed out, the sound quality will sound bad.But overall it is a great product and has not broken down on me.
Let me start off by saying I am a hobbyist when it comes to photography. I use a Canon 60D with a 70mm 200mm f/2.8 lens. I needed a filter for a auto race coming up in Baltimore,MD. So I started researching filters and filter companies. After a while I became overwhelmed with all the choices and features. I finally decided to go with B+W Kaesemann 77mm circular polarizing MRC filter after reading positive reviews on amazon.com. I was a little scared because the filter was on the pricey side. But sometimes you get what you pay for. I did some test shots and must admit the shots had great depth and color. I am really pleased with this filters quality and the quality of the images it renders. I would definitely recommend it if the price isn't to high.
This KeySpan AV Dock is easy to set up and works well ~ except for the remote! The remote is not user friendly, and the instructions are limited in helpfulness.
I bought this laptop memory thinking it wouldn't work on my laptop because most review i saw wher related to other type of laptop. But I used it on my toshiba portege m100 and it's working great. memory is just under the keyboard. I recomment this memory. it has been working on my m100.
Bought for 12 hour plane ride, and voila, it didn't work. Don't know if there is a bad fuse or wire in it but thanks for wasting my money. (yes I used it properly) I'm happy to retract this if the company sends me my money back or a new one that actually works! I doubt they will dupe many more customers with 3 terrible reviews. Well 2, the person who said you can use a cigarette lighter is a moron and doesn't know what they are talking about. I fly >140,000 miles a year. Trust me, most use empower.
I just purchased the S500 as a second camera and addition to a Canon G1 that I have used for three years. The S500 is simple to operate, has extremely easy to use set up tables on the lcd, very solidly built, attractive, small and takes INCREDIBLE photos. I think I will retire the G1. I tested the camera out of the box for resolution, dead pixels, etc. It was flawless and the first photos blew everyone's socks off. A photo of a child from across the room was zoomed in to show individual freckles and eyelashes. The leaf veins on a nearby plant became clearly visible when zooming in the finished photo. Multiple indoor, outdoor, close and distant photos revealed the same resolution, clarity and detail. Note that on superfine, the camera does use nearly 2Mb memory per photo, but with a 256Mb CF I still get over 100 pictures between changing cards. I tried a Minolta and sent it back. I've used Nikons and Olympus digitals at our office. None offered the ease, clarity, size and feel of the Canon S500. I am VERY pleased.
Fast shipping. User friendly product. Pushed a button and walked away. Would recommend this product to anyone. Not interested in the 20 words. It is a good product.
no problems with the cables. pluged them in and they did the job like they were supposed to do. price was ok.
Like everyone else, I have been researching for months now looking for a digital camera. I needed a camera with USB connectivity, one that used a removable card (for a lot of pictures), and one that was compatible with both PC and MAC. I also wanted at least a 2 megapixel camera that was capable of zooming.After reading everyone's reviews, I realized that I found the one I wanted. I am so glad I read the reviews because I found out I that I also needed rechargeable batteries (I bought the Kodak Photolife K1000 Battery charger that comes with 4 batteries), a card that was at least 64MB (I got the Viking one). I also picked up the Olympus C-7-AU Adapter.I recieved the camera and accessories a couple of weeks ago and I am more than satisfied. I was totally set to go right out of the box! The color and clarity is excellent. Both day and night pictures came out great. I was able to hook up to my PC with no problem but had some trouble with my Macintosh. I e-mailed Olympus and they were quick to point out that I needed the USB Mass Storage Extension. Well, I did not have it so I went to the Apple Site under Knowledge Base and had to search for USB Storage 1.3.5 software. Downloaded it, installed it and that was that! I actually don't even need the Camedia Master software that came with the camera. Works perfectly!I could not be happier! I definitely recommend this camera.
This works great for my Aspire One Netbook. The USB ports are on the right hand side where I use my wireless mouse. This flex adapter makes it possible for me to position the mouse dongle out of my way. Thanks for a great product!
The product works: I have two pairs of 12 AWG speaker cables and a Cat 5 Ethernet cable running around five corners. It hides them well and the housing blends in nicelyTwo things you might want to look out for:(1) The adhesive -- VERY sticky. A good thing. But if you set it in the wrong place, don't expect to be able to reset it without providing your own glue (and tidying up the mess it leaves behind the first time)(2) The "joints" work very well IF you don't set an edge of the housing flush against the skirting board/wall/ceiling: they need a little extra wiggle room and if you apply the housing too close, they won't click into place.
This is a very small camera. But if you like first class pictures, this camera is probably not the best choice. In tele zoom mode the picture quality is ok. But in wide angle mode and especially with flash the corners of the pictures are gettig quite dark.
hey, not much to say. it worked, no tricks. if you need one, get right on
I recently upgraded my car to a 2004 Camry which does not have a cassette deck. Too bad, because this FM Transmitter is barely OK for listening to podcasts and no good at all for music. Hi trebles cause the static level to fade in and out, making for an annoying sound.Why is it so hard to make these work?Not recommended.
This lightning cable works perfectly, it charges and syncs the iPhone 5 just like the Apple cable. Definetly a good buy and I didn't have to wait for a month for it as was the estimated back ordered date from Apple.
PROS: The G2 IPod Shuffle is so small and light weight, it is astounding. Just clip it on and go - you almost forget about it. Even better is the rechargeable battery.CONS: No battery meter. Even in iTunes, where it will tell you how much space you've used, there's no battery usage - so you're alwasy charging and guessing. However, the battery does last for several hours.
I use this cable to connect my desktop to our router, which is on a different floor of the house. This cable does the job quite well...
This is really nice and portable, and it was a good price. I have no complaints about it. It does exactly what it needs to do! :)
I am using this camera outdoors to observe a driveway. The image quality is what you would expect from a 420 line camera - ok, but not particularly sharp. The night vision is good out to 30 or 40 feet, automatically switching to black and white at dusk. The mounting bracket is poorly designed and not totally stable. The IR led's have an obvious red glow when seen at night - drawing perhaps unwanted attention to the camera. I have not connected the audio. I will probably spend a bit more and get a higher resoulution camera to replace it.UPDATE MAY 2009: I have connected the audio on the camera and the mike sensitivity is good.
I found this case at a Goodwill thrift store for $4.99 and love it. I found it to be sturdy and well made.
Nice item and very durable.So far, works good and saves all my data.
I'll never go back to tv trays, coffee table, lap, ... this tray and the other pcs that make up the entire notebook arm, is great. Keeps my laptop handy, adjustable, and it has all the air it needs so it won't over heat. I really do love this laptop arm, I bought 4 of them!
I bought the esd-9550 years ago and it has seen some abuse. It gives very few falses even while driving in the city on highway mode.Some of the critics here, need to understand how radar works. They think 'beep- slam brakes/I am safe' will save them.Or, they think that no alert means that it isn't working (as they are being ticketed).By the way, I have never received a ticket while using mine. It goes off when it is supposed to.
I ordered this item to use with my Dell laptop (8000 series) and have had no problems with it! Installation was painless (Windows ME) and it provides me with an excellent connection for my high-speed internet, whether I'm playing games or watching online television.
After researching SEVERAL drives, this is the one I settled on. Not only was the price truly unbeatable, but the performance is great. As mentioned by others, the writing is a little slow...but as long as it gets on there its fine...who cares 20 seconds or 40 seconds... The ruggedness of it is also very helpful. Being an IT specialist, I carry it on my keyring and keep drivers and setup files on it. It's never let me down, and never cracked, even in the tightest squeezes on roofs or under desks. The blue light is kind of fun too. In short, for the memory size (256 is ALOT more than you think!), the price and the ruggedness, you will NOT get a better drive. Stop looking now...this could be the useful purchase you make - I know it was mine!!!
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I love my baby(flash) but it gets me mad when it keeps sliding off my camera. Especially during a shoot. Havent gotten around to talk to the seller because i was investigating this issue but i havent found many people talk bad about the product. I need it replaced for the same one but with better lock switch
Fast shipping and low priced. Works perfectly! There is no need to pay more. I like the little plastic protective case that comes with the memory card.
These connectors were frustrating to use. I got some from another manufacturer (sorry forget which one) at a local electronics store and had much better luck with those.
I ordered this Apex 2600 DVD player late in the day on Sunday, it was shipped out on Monday and I have just received it today, Wednesday. You have to love Amazon for overestimating the amount of time it will take to get their merchandise delivered. It's always a pleasure to get something early! The Apex is exactly what I wanted. Low and sleek, much more refined than my older Apex 1100 and 1500. It also plays my newly burned DVD+R and DVD+RW disks which is the reason I purchased this for usage. I can now get rid of my Apex 1110 which did not play either of these formats. Otherwise, the machine is well made, solid and the remote is much better than previous models and easier to understand. The new AFF (Active Fullscreen Function) is a bit of a gimmick in that it just stretches the picture to try to fill the screen when you play a widescreen version of a movie. Other than that, with the $10 rebate (which some reviewers say you'll not get), the player will only cost $40. Even without the $10 rebate, it's a great progressive scan DVD player that fits my needs. Thanks Amazon and Apex!
I am a man and sometimes I get teased but I really love this bag! I usually put my Canon 5D mark II, 300mm F4, and a wider angle lens or zoom along with my cell phone, wallet, and keys. When youre going out and about for fun who wants to lug around a big bag full of gear so buy this! Material seems sturdy and Im confident bringing it anywhere I go!
So far, so good on the battery. It was easy to install and the phone works perfectly. The price was great too.
These CD's are so cool looking. They look like our old vinyl from the good old days. I have always enjoyed the name Verbatim. I find them to be high quality CD's. I use them all the time for my burning purposes.
This kit fit in my 2003 GMC Sierra, but it's all cheap plastic. I'm waiting for it to break any day now.
I bought the MH-700 speakers after reading a positive online review. I was not dissapointed. If you are sitting in the &quot;sweet spot&quot; (which is not a problem with a computer) the sound quality is simply amazing. The flat pannels have as clear a sound as I have ever heard and the subwoofer delivers crisp clean base. The volume control is convienient an easy to use. I found only one minor issue. In order to get the best sound you have to be in the sweet spot. From the side, the sound in not as clear. But hey, these are computer speakers so they are meant for you to be sitting at the computer. Overall, incredible sound for the money.
I am a beginner and this is my first SLR camera. I figure I will use it for a long time to come, so I paid a little more to get this top of the liner. I have enjoyed it tremendously so far, it is a different world from the point &amp; shoot. There are just too many features on this camera for me to learn them all at once. It's kinda fun that way 'cause I am pleasantly surprised from time to time. I bought a 28-300 lens because I am lazy and don't want to swap lenses all the time. The whole package costs me around $1,000. It's worth it. By the way, the battery lasts forever. The maxxum 9 is out of my price range, it looks very similar to this one.
Great picture quality both indoor and outdoor. It also works great in movie mode. The quality for movies is very good.Very light weight, easy to carry and easy to use.
I have this wired into my fusebox with an add-a-line and it works great.Even though it says Escort I can confirm it works with the Beltronics Vector V955.
the battery pack worked 2 week's, and it fit slackly in the controller. Waste of money, do not buy at all!!
The product is great except for teh fact it will not control my Bose System. I was told it would, and when it didn't, I sent it back.
I agree with the poster who complained about the drivers not being available for download. In this day and age, there is no excuse for a company not making such things available for their customers. A voice recorder is tool for on the go. So we should have to carry a CD with us as well in case we want to plug the recorder into a different machine? This is just a case of wanton disrespect of the customer by a big company.
For me, this unit immediately showed problems with playing DVDs longer than one hour. At approximately one hour, the movies froze followed by about a minute of head movement, then play continued on a random succeeding track.
I purchased a "Boston Acoustic P450 28-ich Aluminum On-Wall Speaker" but that is not what I received. The picture is a Boston Acoustic Bravo II and that is what you get. What was wrong was the MSRP on Amaozon's website says $600. The price convinced me that it was a P450 not a Bravo II ($200). I was able to return the item and get reimbursed. Amazon apologized and told me that they would correct the website. I want to point out that the website still has the wrong information. Make sure you do not fall for this like I did.
I once thought this was a great camcorder for all the reasons already noted. Great video and audio quality, easy to use, good price.But guess what? It's broken and out of warranty, and in order to even get a quote on the cost to fix it, I must send it to Sony, because Sony doesn't allow anyone but Sony repair their cameras any more. So, instead of going to one of the hundreds of capable and convenient repair shops in Denver, where I can get an estimate and repairs fast, I have to mail my camera to Texas. TEXAS!So what's wrong with it? The camera refuses to properly load any miniDV tapes now - I get an error that says "Reload tape" and the error message won't go away no matter how many times I reload the tape. Apparently this is a common failure, a quick google search shows this same problem in discussion threads all over the net. And, believe it or not, the most common suggestion to fix this error is to smack the camera repeatedly on the side to "unstick" a stuck part. This did not work with my camera, but good luck to you if you buy this piece of junk.This is the last Sony I will ever purchase. Been burned too many times by Sony now - a TV, a PDA, a digital camera, and now this. I'm buying a Panasonic PV-GS80 miniDV Camcorder to replace this doorstop. I bought an Olympus 790SW camera to replace my broken Cybershot, and it works great. I should have learned my lesson by now, but I'm brand-loyal to a fault. Sony pushed me too far this time. No more Sony. Never again.
This drive has performed great since it was purchased. I have not had to waste a disc on a bad burn yet. I get consistent burn rates (approximately 40X), along with read (40X-48X) and re-writes (12X). The drive is relatively quiet compared to other ATAPI CD-RWs with simlar statistics.All in all, the CRX195A is a good buy, and can generally be found for a good price.
I disagree completely with the previous review. The iTrip allows you to select any frequency, which gives you more flexibility than any other FM transmitter out there.The problem with competing radio stations isn't the iTrip, it's the FCC, which limits the power these items can have. Yes, it's more difficult to find an open frequency in large cities, but it works wonderfully outside the cities.Some of us don't have cassette players in our cars, so that's not an option, and besides, I'm not limited to just using the iTrip in my car, I can use it anywhere there's an FM radio.Another advantage of the iTrip is that it doesn't need an outside power source: no batteries to change, nothing extra to plug into your cigarette lighter - it draws a small amount of power directly from the iPod.All in all, I find this accessory indispensible - it's the perfect way to use my iPod without the headphones.
This is my first webcam so I can't compare it to previous models as other reviewers did below. I've had no problems with the web cam using MSN messenger. The sound and picture quality is great. If I move around quickly, the picture will blur but I think that's pretty standard given the level of this cam. The clip on works nicely and fits onto my laptop securely. The camera does get hot but as far as I can tell it has no effect on the camera's performance. I've heard you need a USB 2 port in order to make the camera work properly which MAY explain some of the problems other reviewers found. Overall, I recommend the cam. After rebate, the cam was just over $50. For that price, the web cam has performed extremely well.
It fit well and looked pretty good. I had to change to a double den model though, because in my senior years it was hard to see and operate modern miniscule and overcomplicated buttons of a "Pioneer" Radio/CD I have bought.
Let's be honest, I don't own this set of speakers. I'm writing this to prevent people from doing a costly mistake...If you connect it to your DVD, it won't play true 5.1 surround sound because it doesn't have a 5.1 decoder.In order to hear true surround sound, you must connect your speakers to a seperate Dolby/DTS compatible decoder -like Creative's DDTS-100-, connected to your DVD player (which must be Dolby/DTS ready), and select the proper sound configuration (most likely Dolby 5.1), if available on the movie's sound options menu.*These are powered speakers so they don't need an amplifier*
First off, just in case you don't know, the 4t has been discontinued and is only available used. And more bad news is after discontinuation, the price on the used market shot up. I'd rather get it from a used camera shop, such as KEH. You'll pay much less than on Ebay.But don't let the current buying scenario scare you away from it. It's a fine piece of equipment. Much better image quality than inexpensive single element close up filters. It has performed well on most of the lenses I've tried it on. Some lenses just don't give superb image quality with the best close up lenses on them-you have to run tests with different lenses. The effects of these is stronger on longer lenses. They are best used on telephoto lenses from about 70-200mm. They work on a 50mm lens, but do not allow focusing that much closer than without it.The Nikon 4t has a thread of 52mm. It is for smaller diameter lenses. If you need a bigger size, the Nikon 6t is the same diopter power with a 62mm thread. And Canon makes high quality close up lenses in 72 and 77mm sizes. I think the Canons are still available new.
This external floppy disk drive is easy to set-up and if you are working with Vista it is a snap. It is plug and play. Mine has had quite a workout during the first month and no problems.
What a perfect combination of style and function! It works so wonderfully and it is one of the coolest-looking mice I've ever seen.
This item repaired a 12 volt inverter at a fraction of the price if I were to buy a new inverter.
This is my first foray into the digital camera world, but I am SO glad I bought this camera! Although I bought it partly on price (it is last year's model, so I got a break), I am pleasantly surprised at the features and GREAT battery life (lithium batteries that come with the dock) it has. I went on vacation and took about 100 pictures (90% in the daylight) and the batteries were never recharged, and there was still battery life when I got home. I only used the screen five times to site the pictures, instead just siting them through the viewfinder. You need the screen to allow the digital zoom to work, because the camera doesn't have any optical zoom. From what I've heard - there are lenses that allow an optical zoom, but I haven't checked that out.The software that comes with the camera is definitely up to the task for handling the pictures, but I decided to spend the few bucks and buy a separate program for classifying and editing the pictures. The 2.2 megapixels take a REALLY clear picture, and I've even blown a few of the pics up to double and triple size and the pictures still look great.All in all - I rated this camera a 4 out of 5 only due to the lack of an optical zoom. The battery life is spectacular and the pictures are great!A definite buy for the beginner!
This Vanguard tripod is nearly impossible to find in the US. I feel very lucky to have found it in Amazon. Vanguard makes a quality product at affordable prices.
I am very happy with this AIO...had previously purchased a Dell 946AIO...could not get the scanner to work despite emails and phone calls to Dell support. I'm a big believer in things working "right out of the box" and the Dell was a disappointment. I sent it back and found the Canon Pixma MP530 at a FANTASTIC price and had it up and running within minutes of receiving it. It's a little larger than I wanted for my small home office, but the features are great, easy to use, and I'm really glad I found it!
Even these low-end Polk speakers blow away the competitors. I can't believe the volume these tiny speakers push through without any hint of distortion. Only complaint is the subwoofer is a little weak.Overall, my rating depends on how much you paid for these speakers. 3-star if you paid the MSRP of $500, 4-star if you bought them at Amazon for $289, and 5-star if you bought them (like I did) at Fry's Outpost for only $199!
I have used the 50mm f/1.4D and it has allowed me to take pictures in low light situations. It does everything I wanted it to do.
I'm Very satified with my purchase. I bought it 1 1/2 years ago. It has more than enough memory for the above average household use.
Got this to accommodate using oversized filters with a step-up ring on my new lens. It is the genuine NIKON lens cap, in original packaging.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and I can't wait for it to break! We have to cover it every night b/c the light is so bright even on the lowest setting (there are only 2). In the morning he can't get it turned off fast enough before it blasts music or radio. I thought we'd get used to it but wish I'd returned it in the first month! Too late now!
Do not buy Canon G6. Buy Sony V3 instead. I have done the research and paid the price for you.When I buy cameras, the most important thing to me is picture quality. I have owned two digital cameras (3 MP and 5 MP, both are Sony) and I was upgrading to 7MP.I narrowed my search to Sony V3 and Canon G6. I thought G6 may deliver better picture qualify because it has a bigger lens. I found out in a hard way that in this case, SIZE DOES NOT MATTER!Here is the story: I bought a G6 about 3 months ago (at $599.99). I compared it side by side (same objects same conditions) with my 3MP Sony DS75 and astonishingly saw that my three-year-old Sony DS75 beat the G6 both in resolution and color of the pictures. I was very disappointed and decided to compare the G6 and V3. I brought my compact flash card to a local chain store that sells both the G6 and V3. The sales person was kind enough to let me take dozens of picture at the store using my compact flash card in both the G6 and V3. I compared the pictures at home. Every single shot (in door) by the V3 was better.What about outdoor pictures? I bought the Sony V3. I took many outdoor pictures using both the G6 and V3. Again, the V3 outdoor pictures have much better resolution and color. I was totally convinced that the G6 was just a piece of junk.Another thing for the G6: It does not have date/time stamp unless you print in out in a Canon printer. Years from now, I don't want to check the time I create the picture file to figure out when the pictures were taken. If date/time stamp is important to you, another reason to forget about the G6.I returned the G6 (paid 15% restock fee). I have taken over a thousand pictures with my V3 and I am very happy with it. Picture quality is much better with the Sony V3. Don't be fooled by the size of the Canon lens. If there is a 0 star option for rating, I will give G6 a 0 star.
Not as crispy and clear as my original satellites on my JVC system. But they can handle the power. Well engineered but too boomy for my taste. Good value for the price.
This was exactly what I needed to reach an out of the way outlet and it works perfectly. I suppose $12 could be seen as expensive, but it seems to be of fairly high quality materials and is definitely sturdier than the typical extension cord. I'd definitely recommend this product.
This mount was perfect for my use -- holding a 19" Sharp flat screen. In fact, my contractors liked it so much they each ordered one for their homes.
I read all the good and bad things about this receiver before buying it and came close to not getting it at all, but tempted fate and ordered it anyway. And now I'm glad I did. I don't know if it's the latest firmware or I just got lucky (fingers crossed either way), but my system has not given a single bit of trouble. It's not too slow to start-up, link up, or change channels. The display is fine and the horizontal/vertical option is nice. The sound quality is just as good as our built in XM receiver.My only two notes about the piece is more of a wish list instead of a problem list:1. The FM transmitter doesn't work well at all.2. The cabling is a pain to move from one vehicle to another. They give you a huge antenna cable and a long power cable, obviously to accomodate as many people as possible, which can be cumbersome to transfer. My wish here is that it were retractable into a spooler or something similar.However, the system does exactly what I bought it for, it hasn't locked up, I've transferred it from vehicle to vehicle with no trouble, and I am very happy with it.Originally I thought I'd be able to carry it around and receive XM, but I discovered you have to have the goofy looking headphones so I just record a channel for a couple hours and listen to that when I want it to be "walkable".
I would recommend getting the high capacity ink because this one doesn't last very long.
As the title says, this product worked just fine for the 26" Toshiba - VESA 100 mm X 200 mm. And the price was MUCH better than anything in the local B&M stores.
a great speaker system for the Mac... the beauty is not just skin deep, it sounds as good as it looks. Use the Mac itunes equalizer to fine tune the sound to your individual taste.
Loved the easy hook-up, easy use of remote, looked nice and played fine. Purchased 11-06-03, and the DVD part stopped without warning 05-29-04. The kids never touched this one; it was all for Mommy and therefore subject to only gentle use. Now if you put a DVD in, it takes a long time to load, then comes up &quot;ERR.&quot; And now the door makes a grinding noise when it opens. Severely disappointed, heartbroken, etc. Apparently VCRs, DVD players, and these combo units are meant to be disposable - work six months and then discard. If so, we may as well disregard brand names and buy the cheapest ones available. Forget quality, reliability, and pride of workmanship - those are things of the past.
Finally something that works as promised and is inexpensive.While I agree with the other apple review, i must disagree that the stand covers the drive. Because the stand's legsz length can be extended, the macbook pro 17" can easily be put to the left side of the stand. It has perfect stability and allows the cd to pop out. Even though the computer is toward one side of the stand, it maintains perfect stability. Also, on the Apple, the front hooks holding it on are exactly the hight of the bottom of the laptop, so you never feel them. On all other stands, the drive is blocked.The computer still runs a little hot, but it cools it down alot. Not only that, but the computer is lifted to a more pleasing hight, especially the moniter. Further, the strain on your wrists are taken away by the slight lift in the back. Very portable and non obtrusive.Only con is that it can't be used on the lap, but that is not what I bought it for.
Bigger is not always better. The Visioneer Strobe XP100 scanner is great for many reasons. First of all, it works great and produces fine quality documents. Its size is great because it does not take up a whole lot of space. It is compact and convenient. You can even tuck it in between books on a bookcase and pull it out when you need to use it. It is perfect for travel because it is so small. It says right on the box: 11.4 inches wide - (takes standard size paper 8 1/2 x 11 or legal), x 2 inches deep x 1.5 inches high. So, try and tell me that you can't fit that into a suitcase! It comes with a soft vinyl case for protection when not in use and with a USB cable, it should be good to go for a long time.
This book is very entertaining, until, that is, the new Pope's kids arrive in Rome. Then it degenerates into a theological tome discussing religious issues for pages on end. Eventually, it gets back to the story and plods towards the obvious conclusion. The story idea is intriguing. There was much more story potential than ever used. The writing was in need of a strong editor. Overall, a disappointing effort.
This is one of the most disappointing purchases that I've ever made. The first day out the box the cd player started to skip, I figured maybe it was the cd, so I put in a cd that was brand and needless to say it skipped. I was so pissed. On top of that the nearly microscopic screen at the top came broken, it only displayed portions of the track numbers & time which drove me nuts. I couldn't get the AM/FM player to work at all, even after bringing it in to Circuit City and getting another one.The look is gorgeous & its very compact which makes great for storage or lack of space, but its embarrasingly awful. I couldn't believe that Philips would put its name on such a useless product. Don't be fooled by the modern design, its a piece of crap
I have used this calculator for over two years. It is easy to use with a large clear display. You don't need to spend much time with the instruction book because it the buttons are clearly marked and the layout logical. I have tried other financial calculators and this is by far the easiest to use.
Great product - small, quiet, & does what is claimed by the manufacturer!Works perfectly and is inexpensive for its type. Able to receive all local HD stations using roof antenna.No experience using interior/rabbit ears or cable/satellite providers.
Great reception and extremely low battery drain. I have owned the radio for nearly two years and it still has the original batteries installed depite daily use. Worth the money.
This is my second cover. My first one lasted 1-2 years and the plastic hinge busted. This time it has been another 1-2 years and I hope it holds up. Otherwise I like the felt inside and metal outside which I am sure has saved my palm when I have dropped it.
I had been living with very noticeable CPU fan noise for YEARS. A month ago I bought a new Zalman CPU fan (9500?) That helped but two weeks ago it seemed to get stuck on high and sounded like a maxed-out hair drier. This little gizmo did the trick. It installed easily and makes the new fan almost dead quiet. The CPU temperature is still low... this is the best 8 bucks you can spend on a loud PC.
I am pleased with this product. I was considering purchasing the apple i-pod which does not have an fm tuner. That was the determining factor in my selection. The product works well while the soft ware is a little difficult to use but with time is becoming more routine.Mps sound quality is good. I use this item primarily on commuter trains and the fm reception is fair. It is small enough to fit in you shirt pocket and it looks cool. A single charge can last me all week, approx 8 hrs of use each week.I did not like the headphone extension cable. The male / female ends have to be inserted at the proper depth or no audio is heard. I would recommend offering or purchasing two different headphones with different cable length if a short cable is desired.
after doing several months of reasearch on plasma dlp hdtv ect i was getting confused but i kept coming back to sharp aquos series its everything the look the quality the sound the hdtv i opted for this version as my cable company said some other sets with the cable card were getting negative reports it looks outstanding in my living room and you adjust the scree size as well as the angle on the wall mount aside from buying a new porsche this chrismas im extremelly happy with this purchase i even took ou a 5 year warrenty . but is gets better i liked it so much i upgraded to a45 inch model and spent 4000 but its worth it
We bought this player for Christmas for our 17 year old son. He has nothing but complaints about it and he hates to complain. The on/off switch does not go off. When we put DVDs in to watch a loud clicking sound begins. At times during movies, the system just stops.Now it is 60 days later and returning it is a pain.
In the spirit of another review I read on Amazon recently, I'm going to make this as succinct as possible:"Me buy this cable. Me plug cable into computer and eTrex. Me move new firmware from computer to eTrex. New firmware work good. Me happy."It's cheap but of good quality. I'm not worried about it falling apart. I heartily recommend this cable.
Also, the remote is not intuitive -- have to memorize buttons or watch movies with the lights on.
I haven't gotten the cable yet but it appears it is going to take about 7 weeks to get here... from Hong Kong. The seller should TELL people that up front. It' sonly 2 bucks but now I will need to find it elsewhere since I need it sooner.
This little gem is durable and easily portable. An extra bonus -- attach it to a small digital P&S (I have a Sony P200), keep the legs closed, and use it like a handle. It will really keep the camera from shaking and spoiling low light shots!
The Datel Wifi Max is a USB product that plugs into the back of your pc and basically uses your pc's internets and transmits it into a wireless hotspot in your home or wherever you play your psp at.to be honest the downloadable cd that came with it is pretty useless i.e the media manager and the drivers that come with it to make it work dont work with it. however there is a website called xlink kai that has up to date drivers and instructions on how to properly install them, and configure the drivers so you can use the wifi dongle to play your psp with other people around the world, and protect your internet hotspot from other people trying to use it.xlink kai is also is a gaming community where people with psp's and other systems that can use wireless connections to play with other people around the world easily, safely, and mostly hassle free. if you followed their instructions on their forum on how to install the drivers etc, etc, you will have no problem being able to play with other people using the program they have created.overall the product is very usefull but the cd that comes with it isn't if your a gamer and want to play with other people in the world without going to a hotspot i would definately reccomend picking this up and installing xlink kais program with it.
Together a polirizer filter, an hald ND filter is the only filter you really need on digital camera.It is absolutely fantastic and usefulness.Just put the dark part of the filter in corrispondence of the lighter part of the scene, misure spot exposition on the darker part of the scene and you will have a very deatiled image, both on dark and light parts.I never go around to take photos without it now
They make for cooler CDR's, and certainly seem to be more durable than the typical CDR's that I see everywhere. Worth the extra $.
I always tought that with the digital video and sound does not make a difference what HDMI cable you use and the least expensive product is the best pick. I believe that any cable that can transfer the digital signal will be no different from the others. And with digital video there is either a picture or there is not picture at all. I still think i am correct, but I am not sure anymore. Because I have another HDMI cable which gives a better video quality than this one. Strange!
The thing broke the third time I took it off my head. I have a big head but it isn't that big!
I knew that Sony made great products, but this one takes the cake. The picture is so good, I thought that football was actually being playing in my den. The clarity is as sharp as I can imagine. Our friends that have had an LCD TV with HD for over a year could not believe the picture of this television. I could not be more pleased.
I havent used it yet, I got it for vacation next month, thats the reason i only gave it 3 stars. I think its a great idea to get additional plugs for when traveling. I'm sure it will come in quite handy down the road
excellent, worth every penny. just plug in, install both antenas and connect it to your router, we had 5 laptots working at the same time without any problem and we all were at different places. sgnal strength was to the maximum, and very important without any drop communication. I bougth a Linksys wrt160 and the signal strength was midium to weak with drop communication. I returned after a week trial.
This is a sturdy, heavy, non flexing swingarm wall mount.Sanus has a great product. Best two people work on installation...saves a lot of time. Comes with hardware for mounting just about anything.....there will be left over stuff after mounting your display/TV.If I need to mount another Flat Screen TV I'll definitly by a Sanus mount. I'm very satisfied with this unit.
For earbuds they have hugh sound quaiilty with decent bass. The clarity and volume level is incredible. The only drawback is the fit. I would say that during a 45min workout at the gym I have to keep placing the earbuds back in my ears an average of about 6 times. Mind you that this is while I weight train only. I can only imagine the nightmare of trying to keep these earbuds in while doing cardio. So if you're not going to be doing too much moving around, i'd say they're great! But if you're going to use them while doing cardio you'd probably want to get something else .
I bought this because I had outgrown another TAMRAC bag and needed more room. This backpack fit the bill! At first I was worried that I couldnt access the equipment, but you can use one strap and swing it around. The build quality is typical TAMRAC. It isnt too big or too small. Good for one or two bodies and glass and a flash.Your best bet is to find one in a Ritz or other photo store and try it on. Often times the photos are misleading. But this bag is the right size for average photo trips and is expandable with the attachments later on. Give it a try!
Works great for charging and synching, and comes with multiple adapter plugs for international use. It's lighted, which helps remind me to take the Palm out of it before I leave the office, late in the day.
These Klipsch speakers are built of a high quality,sound real nice also,I am very pleased. Irene.
Adesso GPP-160PW Adesso EasyCat 2 Button PS-2 Glidepoint Touchpad - WhiteIn order to relieve the many aches and pains from using various mice, I decided to try this touchpad. Joint aches were gone within a week. Unfortunately, the new muscles in the shoulder ached for about a week before I got used to the new action. This touchpad is superb. Responsive and with great scroll features. It does horizontal and vertical scrolls very smoothly and also zooms based on the application. Better feel than any I've tried on laptops. Highly recommend.
Well, how much can you really say about a camera case? For the price, this one remains an excellent choice. It's very comfortable on the belt (mostly you can't even feel it on); the camera slides in and out quite easily; and the closure snap is magnetized, which aids in one-handed operation. Though I never banged into anything while wearing it, I feel confident this adequately padded case will provide any necessary protection from such shocks. Recommended.
Good price and works as advertised. Definitely a good product to have and protect your lens.
This is perfect for what we wanted. It's small so it doesn't take up a lot of our desk space. It's quiet and unobtrusive. Plus, it's a great value!
This thing doesn't even clean properly. The included solution leaves residues that's worse than fingerprints and wreaks havoc on my players. I've gotten better results simply by cleaning it with water and mild soap. The residue gets worse with use since a couple of drops of solution applied for each use gets accumulated in the fabric of the spinning discs.Also, I've tried many times to repair scratches with this thing and it's never fixed any. Basically, if the scratch is bad enough for the dvd player to have trouble reading, this unit will not be able to repair it. You can get better results by using a bit of toothpaste and buffing with a clean cloth.
pros:- extremely crisp audio- not too bass heavy- light- folding design- great noise isolation- comfortable.. for a while(see cons)- coiled cable is great if using these on the go- seem durablecons:- very tight headphones (reduces comfort after a while, but does help with sound isolation)- lacking in the bass departmentall in all:definitely a solid pair of headphones with great audio quality that are perfect for bringing from place to place
' This is the only FM transmitter I have ever owned so my opinions as to how it compares with a battery powered unit are somewhat speculative though several of my friends use battery powered transmitters, and other than the batteries dieing, seem pretty happy with them.' The fact that this unit can use any FM station in the band is great in terms of versatility, however it becomes a liability when combined with the device's 'drift' issues. For me, drift seems to be largely related to moving into range of different sources of interference rather than the unit getting bumped or warming up. I am not sure if my experience with the device is typical, but along the route a take to work (40mi) there are no channels that do not broadcast at least some of the time. Fortunately, some stations are weak enough that I can broadcast over them. I usually have to adjust the unit about every 10-20 miles, occasional adjustment does not bother me too much, but if you expect to plug the thing in and just leave it you might want to pick an transmitter with preset transmitting stations and just hope at least one of those channels is free in your area.' The quality of the electronics that converts the sound input to a FM signal is not the best, but if you set the volume on your discman low enough it greatly reduces distortion and clipping. The problem with this is that you have to compensate by turning your radio volume up a bit, and if you come in range of a radio station the static can be uncomfortably loud instead of just annoying. The device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, sometimes just honking my horn causes a crackle of static, I am not sure if that differs from other devices though, and once the interference is gone it works fine again.' My MP3 player draws up to an amp of current and the documentation for the SF100 says it can only supply up to 500 milliAmps. So, I have no experience with the devices ability to supply power to another device. However, the SF100's connection with my cigarette lighter is very stable and I have not had to adjust it since I first plugged it in 10 days ago.' I paid $35 for two of these, including shipping, and definitely feel that I got my money's worth.
We had fun using this remote on our latest vacation with our Nikon D60. Worked great and had good range on it. It did work from behind the camera and comes with the battery already installed. There's no instruction manual included with the remote, so you'll need to know your camera's menu to get them to work together.
I have this camera for work, in a job I should take 100+ pics a day to document my work.Yes, this camera is easy to use and takes decent pics.The bad side: it eats batteries like crazy. The worst part of this camera is that after every 4-5 pics taken in succession, a "processing" graphic comes up on the LCD screen, and I need to wait 30-45 seconds before I can take another pic. Of the 15 co-workers who were given this camera as well as me, they experience the same issue.Once the processing is done, a majority of times, it goes back to processing after each image taken. This is really annoying.I tried using one of my personal hi speed SD cards instead of the dollar store SD card that work supplied, and the same result. It makes no difference whether the batteries are new or used.If you wish to take two or three pics, then shut the camera down... this would be a great inexpensive camera.I sure am glad I am on the clock when using this camera. For my personal camera needs, I'd never accept this camera... there would be too many missed shots. I'll stick with my Panasonic Lumix for personal use.
this is my 2nd Epson 2200. so far it's the best printer i've found for high-quality prints on matte & fine art papers. wish epson was still making them, but i'm going to use mine til they wear out, which looks like it's gonna be a long time.
This is a nice little machine. The sound quality is above average but if you splash out on some good headphones then you will realise that it is not the best. It is a good size and it has all the functions of any other recorder.
I absolutely love this Zune. I had a Creative Zen Vision:M, but the screen cracked, so I needed to get something new, and this is much better than that, at least in by opinion. I gave it 4 stars only becuase it could have come with some more accessories...like a wall charger and screen protector. The only issue that I had with it was the battery life. Everywhere I look it says that it should last between 12-14 hours for audio play. I felt like I was charging it every other day, and couldnt figure out why it was dying so quickly. I did some reading and it turns out that the way that it says to turn it off is wrong. They say to hold down the play/pause button for three seconds, but that only puts it in sleep mode. The way to completely power it off is to hold down the back button and the down button (on the D-pad). That seems to have helped. The software is a little tricky to figure out, but there is ample information online to answer any questions you may have. You should have no problems if you take your music right off a CD or purchase it from the Zune store, I am not sure about itunes.I have shown this to my friends that have ipods and they have said that they like it much better than an ipod.I am very happy I bought this. Great Product!!
I use this cord all the time. I am glad i bought it and probably will buy more some day.
I don't like this product and also the company I purchase this from will never take back right after I send then 2email, one before I purchase this item, and the other after they send it, I will never used Amazon to purchase anything else, or partner, Worse company I have done use
I have been playing guitar since the early 70's. I play semi-professionally. I own a 1975 Gibson Les Paul and a 2005 Fender Mexican Standard Strat. I love the tone and feel of these strings. They will last longer than any other strings that I have used and I have used most of them. I really disliked the Elixer strings because the coating will affect the tone of the string. Also the coatig makes the string feel different. DR Titefit strings will last a long time and retain thier tone.
I have a Sony Handycam that pretty much quit working. I tried several other head cleaners that did nothing. Finally, I found the sony head cleaner (which I could not find at any of the major electronic chains) and 30 seconds later my camera was shooting pictures again. I would highly recommend this head cleaner to anyone who regularly uses their camera. Use it every couple of tapes and you'll never have a problem. The price is a value being that lower quality head cleaners are selling for $50.00 at the major chains and they don't work as well as this head cleaning cassette.
This is a really great speaker. The quality is more than good enough for the price that you pay. I bought these with a set of 5 1/2" three-ways from Pyle. I swear that when I turn on bass boost in my car, they handle it just like a basic sub. I don't know how long they'd last keeping it like that, cause I don't. But they are very good. Very clean and clear sound that is put out well.
The camera was everything I expected it to be. It was easy to use. It is easy to take along. It has night shot which is great for dark events. It has a built in camera so you can take stills and print them out. For a busy mom like me, it's the perfect camera!
I've had this product for a few weeks now and am finding it doesn't work with many devices, namely my ipod touch and canon rebel. It does work ok for the WD external drive and canon i860 printer. I'm on an '09 iMac.It does free up enough ports for me to connect these other devices directly to the computer, but I'm pretty disappointed that it doesn't work as designed.
I have 5 of these....well, it helps that I didn't pay a penny for any of them, but if I had to buy 1 mouse, this would be that mouse.Compared to the cheap IBM optical mice I was using before, this MS Intellimouse is much much more accurate. I can use them on any surface and they register my movements perfectly.The're comfortable and they look nice as well. Great nice. Recommend.
I always dreamed of having whole house audio when my wife and I built our dream home. Unfortunately the low voltage consultants we worked with were very expensive ($8k plus just for the low voltage wiring - audio, video, cat5e for computer and wiring for alarm). Just for the wires! No hardware included. I decided to buy speaker cable ($130)from Home Depot and run the wires myself before the drywall went up. I skipped the alarm hardwiring and had the electricians run the cat5e and the coax. I bought 6 pairs ($800) of JBL in ceiling speakers and installed them myself as well. Couldn't wait to crank up the music. Then my research revealed that I must use a special amp/reciever specifically made for 6 zones or have some sort of impedence matching device installed for the audio to work properly and safely. Most speaker selectors with impedence matching were expensive ($400 and up). I bought the Phoenix Gold DSSM-8 eight zone selector based on price. It does an adequate job. I would buy again based on my need for a semi-short term solution. As soon as we have money again (our construction was way over budget) I will be buying a amp specifically for whole house audio. The Phoenix selector works fine but there is definitely a noticable drop in audio quality when you switch on the impendence matching. For the money though it is a good solution for someone who wants to have a whole house audio system without spending the big bucks.
a bought this thing and it was suppost to arive on the 17th but its already the 18th and still nothing...
had it a month, it still works, and does what it's supposed to do. doesn't hold quite a gigabyte though
After all my research on this router versus Netgear, I chose the Linksys due to price and assuming it might be more compatible with my existing 10/100 5 port Linksys hub and cards.After hooking it up to my Com21 cable modem, it interfaced wonderfully with my system. No problems using it with Comcast@Home service. If you follow the instructions, it installs flawlessly. Of course I didn't follow them, being in network support, and I had to fiddle a bit. Nonetheless, I imagine anyone with little to no experience can have this up and running in no time. Top it all off with free shipping, and it was a no-brainer.Being a geek, I would have liked a command line interface like that in the NetGear for tweaking; but the advanced features GUI in the Linksys is probably enough for home use. DHCP client and server work great. I've backed up the router firewall with ZoneAlarmPro on individual PCs. I have noticed far fewer hacker intrusions, but ZoneAlarm has still found an occasional one trying to get through.
I could have bought the same capacity for less but this product has hinged caps that swing out of the way for use. No danger of losing the end caps which is a real pain if you do. Ask any tech that has to use one of these as part of their daily work. They work great. They were truly plug and play. Even though I could have bought other memory sticks for 1/2 to 2/3 of what these were I would buy these again without a second thought. On the other hand there were the same capacity products going for almost double the amount I paid for these. It pays to take time to shop and compare features. Don't buy it just because it's "pretty" or "cool looking". Remember, it's a tool. Go for the design and function. You get what you pay for.Gene
Used this card in my Konica digital camera and it worked like a charm. Also, the read and write speeds were good.
An impressive, heavy-duty (but not too heavy) case.Lots of room inside to play around, and the removable 3.5" drive bays are handy -- 2-bay external and 5-bay internal are separate, and work pretty smoothly.The 5.25" external bays have little side pieces that are attached to the drive, then slide into the bay and click-lock into place. You take off the front cover to slide them in, by simply pressing in gently on the wierd-looking little 4-dot place on both sides of the front cover near the bottom -- the bottom pops loose, and then you lift out and up to release the hook-type thingies at the top. (Not terribly literate, but hopefully understandable.The 3.5" internal bays all have rubber grommets and special spacer screws, that keep the drives isolated from the metalwork itself -- much less vibration that way -- nice.Only (minor) gotchas are:(1) Antec 120mm fan doesn't have speed sensor, but does have 3-speed switch (get a good Antec 120mm at Buy Dot Com for $8 shipped as of October '05 -- get 2 for back and front).(2) Front door, while nicely built and solid, covers the external drives (floppy too), and covers the power and reset buttons. Solved that by carefully -- carefully -- bending the side of the door between the two hinges, so I could pop it off and put it away. Otherwise I know I'd break it someday.Added a $40 Thermaltake 430W power supply -- also a really nice piece of hardware -- from a New Egg vendor.Only problem now is that I've only got 2 3.5" bays left open -- but when you've got 860G of hard drive -- oh well.Nice - nice - nice -- system up and running, and now with room and power to run cool and smooth -- try it -- good luck.Update after months of use -- even happier -- heavy duty, runs very cool -- motherboard controls actually cut fan speeds by about 40-50% during use. Even with price increase (mine was on sale back them), it's still a good deal.
I purchased this printer with the intent to use it for both photo printing and regular text printing. Photos look great and print relatively quickly, but I had a problem with white streaks when printing text. I ended up calling Canon support and they sent me a new printer head for free since the printer is still under warranty. I've had no problems since. I give the printer a high rating mainly because I was very satisified with their tech support.
Quite a good printer for the price Only problem is as another reviewer pointed out below, it uses the BCI-24 print head, which isn't as available as the more popular BCI-21. But it can be purchased from around 45 if you Google for it. Cartridges are quite small, but relatively inexpensive.Great printer for the money. Works like a charm. User it at least once a week so the head doesn't dry up and it'll be fine.
Quick shipping, great price, and well-packaged. Installation was smooth, and it works like a charm. Many thanks!
Great product for my new 3000watt peavey which when used with my Boze 802III speakers requires me to have a speakon connection at both ends of the cable.
It's a cable, so there's not much to say. I will say, though, that it has a great construction at either end and the insulation doesn't make the cable too stiff. Still, I'm not sure why one of these cable manufacturing companies don't use the same insulation material that Apple does. Apple cables are the smoothest around, and really, how hard would it be to replicate that? I chose the green 'cause hey, isn't everybody going green these days?
works as it should. nice machining and function.Originally had it on an Orion 5&#34; Mak but upgraded to a Celestron C6...works great!
Pros:- lightweight- def does not slip- i can hear the sound very clearly ( although im not a music freak, so i cant comment on the 'clarity of the base' or anything. but everything is quite clear.-i roll the wire like crazy, its been 2 years and it hasnt broken yet- fits almost every ear type i can think of- my bf has huge ears, and he loves these babies- fits well into any normal jack, even after 2 yrsCons:Not too many:- i guess they can hurt after like 5 hours- can be a bit difficult to put on at first, if ur not used to the over the ear ones- they dont cancel outside noise out ( they dont claim to),they dampen them quite well when you have music onOverall: Im so happy i bought them. They have lasted me so long and continue to be troopers, through all my winters shoveling snow, riding the nyc trains, studying.. they're definitely worth the money. Don't excpect them to do the job of senheiser or bose for 6 bucks! ( i bought them when they were 15 :-/)
The camcorder was very good quailty, but I did find it some place cheaper with a bag,and many other asserires. The return was very easy and smooth, I thank you Amazon.com for maken' that happen! I would order from you again. A.M.H.
(I have the silver model)There is no way to describe the amazing feeling that the iPod Mini creates in your hand. The thin cold aluminum is perfectly smooth all around, while the whole shape is the size of a very very small cellphone. It's incredibly thin, the clickwheel is easy to use, easy to master, and powerful, and it comes with all the needed accessories (beltclip, headphones, usb and firewire cables, charger brick)Apple Computer is a design genius, and it shows in this incredible incredible product. I own tens of PDA's, cellphones, and other nifty electronic gadgets, but none, NONE have ever gotten the attention that the mini ipod gets. I have been stopped in the street by people remarking how beautiful it is. It's simple incredible.
Nice drive, compact footprint, quiet, good price. But, like many cheap hard drives, this unit lacks a cooling fan. Heat is the major enemy of hard drives, and the lack of a fan means an increased failure rate and shortened life span.I opened up the case and found that the case was in fact made for a fan and has the appropriate mountings already included. Somebody saved a couple of bucks by leaving the fan out. Very disappointing.I bought a fan of the appropriate size from Digi-key and added it myself. Cost about $10 plus shipping. Now it's a decent drive.
I purcgased this CD player because my old one burned out and I have to say that the Phillips is of a much better quality than my previous player. For one thing, and the most important thing, the sound is fantastic! I have never actually heard any of the tinniness that other reviewers have complained of. Only a large full sound that expresses all of the ranges very well. Another great feature of this CD player is the bass boost. With even the first level of boost you feel like you are in a large symphony hall, right next to the stage. ( There is also a second level for even more bass...) The CD player also comes with its own headphones, rechargeable battery, and AC adapter. The headphones are very stylish and comfortable(although they may be too large to use in public) and give a very nice sound to the music. The battery can be easily charged while leaaving the unit plugged in with the adapter for a few hours (I leave it on overnight) this charge can last for about 7 hours but does decrease with use. The player itself has a metal cover and a pretty blue/purple LCD screen. It is also compact enough to fit in mostly anywhere. Overall, I just have to say that this is a great CD player and a great buy at its cheap price. Definitely recommended!!!
this is my first pair of good phones after extensive research. I paid $139.99 no tax/no shipping on another site. bass is strong but not overpowering. I just bought so i do feel sounds a little muddy, but do appear to be breaking in and sounding better each day. Listen mainly to hard rock/classic rock...feel these are better choice then the superfi pros due to the extra bass. lowest price dual driver phones anywhere!! surprised at how good they fit in the ear and seal in the ear even though they are a little on the big side. It is just amazing how music comes alive on these phones vs. the garbage stock ipod phones....if anyone out there has those phones, you need to dump them asap and buy these!!! I am really pissed at apple for providing such cheap phones when you pay $320 for an ipod...
This produces great image quality at 1080p over HDMI into my 1080p display.But there are a lot of minor ways in which this player is worse than my 9 year old panasonic which it replaced.It does not have any way to display the amount of time remaining on a disc. This is such an obvious and useful feature that I can't believe they left it out. As many have mentioned the display does not show track numbers on the LED. The LED display is extremely small and difficult to read... you have to be less than about 5 feet away to read it, and given that most folks use this player with big screens that's not reasonable.Another bizarre issue is that fast forward and reverse only work at 2x (useless), 4x, (very slow) and 64x (so fast you will miss your scene). The 4x speed, the only useful speed, feels about as slow as fast forwarding an SP VCR tape back in the day.It was definitely an oversight not to have included some intermediate speeds like 8x or 16x. The conspiracy theorist in me suspects that the TV industry made them remove the intermediate speeds to avoid skipping commercials on burned DVDs of TV recordings, but I suppose a more likely explanation is that it doesn't have enough processor horsepower or read speed for the useful speeds of 8x or 16x.It's very slow at responding when you insert a disc or try to navigate. Even scrolling through onscreen menus somehow takes 2-3 times as long as on my previous DVD player.The HDMI Anynet integration with Samsung TVs is cool in that you can insert a disc and press play and it will ensure the TV gets switched on and to the right input. But anything Anynet related takes a ridiculously long time. For instance I just timed that it took 29 seconds from the time I pressed play and when the TV had been switched on, switched to the right source, and the disc began actually playing.I will also note that like most players, there are no discrete on/off buttons which would be helpful to those of us who like to set up universal remote codes to turn everything on and/or off.
Purchased for grandchildren. Genre typical of Broderbund and Carmen products.It appears to hold their interest and is a different approach to other boring language programs.
I got this printer for free with a new computer. It replaced an old Canon BJC-2100 which still works. At first I liked the improved printing quality and speed, but after 15 months of using it my printer became useless.The ink level was full, but it printed blank pages. The test page only printed cyan. I searched the internet and was surprised that this was a common problem. I decided not to buy more ink and waste my money.I will never buy another Epson printer.
The device is easy to hook up, compact, has good indicator lights and a handy stand-by button to shut off your internet connection if you want to. It is also very, very fast. I'm running at 1373kbs at the moment!It also is not obtrusive and it has a small footprint.
This is a wonderful piece of technology. A fitting complement to the iPod.I live in a Mid-eastern city which is without a doubt the fastest growing city on the planet. Fortunately we do not have too many FM stations so it was easy to find a free FM frequency I could broadcast on.I've owned a car for over a decade and never had a CD changer. Am I glad I waited. No need to carry and keep changing CD's.Now I have 240 of my favourite songs on my iPod and "own" my very own private FM station !
I've recorded over 200 movies on this recorder, and the results are usually excellent, but sometimes there are disasters.This recorder is not for everybody because sometimes it's glitchy, even with Panasonic's disks. If the recording passes the first 111 seconds, it usually will continue, but don't count on it. When it reaches that magic moment, it will sometimes bomb, meaning the laser lens is dirty, or the disk quality is not to the recorder's liking, or the power is too spiky, or it's the wrong day of the week. Maybe this touchy behavior is unique to my recorder, but I missed getting a few treasured movies off the cable. Who knows when those will be aired again. Recordings of broadcast t.v. are not nearly as good as those on digital cable, but sometimes the network presentations have good quality broadcasts almost worthy of DVD recording.Sometimes the recorder mistracks, getting the temporal sequencing out of order. That's annoying. However, if the recording is ripped to the PC, then the re-recording can smooth out this problem and a few others such as stuttering and pixelation madness.It's touchy. Sometimes DVD players have trouble playing the finalized disks. Frequent cleaning of the recorder's laser lens is necessary to prevent the problems given above.I suppose this glitchy nature is because of the power in the laser. Lower power increases the lifetime of the burner, but the disks being burned have to have a perfect surface and disk opacity has to be very high so the low burn power of the laser doesn't pass through the disk but gets concentrated. I'm not sure this is best explanation for the recorder's malfunction with other manufacturer's disks, and occasionally with Panasonic's. The 50-cent disks from other manufacturers will work most of the time, but expect a few failures.When it records timed events, most of the time the final product is excellent. However, it would be nice to have a keyboard to type in the titles. Using the telephone-like keypad is inconvenient. What was Panasonic thinking? An infrared keyboard would be a big help.While the DVD-RAM disks can be edited, using the keypad makes editing inconvenient. In order to make RAM recordings watchable on DVD players, I had to purchase Panasonic's inexpensive and versatile player that can read RAM disks. Playing the RAMs on the player makes DVD mastering possible with the DVD recorder.I wish Panasonic had software that would allow editing of recordings prior to finalizing. That would make things more convenient.When I buy my next recorder, I'm going to be looking for greater ease of use and for features that address the problems I've had. I don't want to mislead anyone, because this unit has many good features.Should people buy this machine? Yes, oh yes! Low price, high quality. It is very good most of the time, but you should know the things I and the other reviewers have to say, so you know what to expect, and so you won't be as disappointed and frustrated as I was initially. Keep the laser clean and most of the time it will behave well.While superb recordings can be made with the SP (standard play setting), the LP (long play)setting is perfect for most recordings. The recording quality of LP is very good. That lowers the cost of recordings, so the more expensive Panasonic DVD-R disks are more affordable. The same cannot be said for EP (extended play), but even EP recordings are remarkably good.
This is my third pair of PMX60 headphones. I am a runner and use them almost daily and the only reason I had to replace the second pair was due to my own carelessness; I caught them in my car door. This first pair wore out honorably after maybe two years of use and abuse. I just throw them in the backseat between runs. These are lightweight, comfortable and the sound is distortion free and rich. Don't buy these for seated activities, they are only comfortable if you are upright. I can wear hat and sunglasses comfortably. These are great for people who don't like earbuds in their ear. Price is amazingly good.
Very lightweight, easy to carry, great sound. Only complaint is that I thought the remote snapped into the back, but it rests there and is held in when you fold up the back. Good for trasport, not good for storage when the speakers are open.
Haven't yet used the cable being reviewed here,thus the 2 star rating.Bought it as a backup or test cable only. the quality is roughly the same as the cables supplied with most video components in the box. Not bad for the money I guess.Normal shipping as expected from Amazon.
I found out about this device in Sound&amp;Vision from a reader that was experiencing the same problem that I had;namely, that macrovision encoded movies screw up the brightness on some TVs even with direct connections. I worked with the Macrovision people for a month to straighten out the problem but didn't get anywhere. I didn't want to ditch my 31&quot; monitor that I bought in 87 so I got the Sima. Works great and doesn't create any noise that's apparent. Can also adjust the picture without screwing up my TV settings for videos with color problems.
First of all, I love several of the accessories that I've purchased from Griffin Technology. This is _not_ one of them. I bought this with the intent that I could use it to hold my ipod nano in a fixed position while using the Griffin Technology iTrip for the nano. They're both listed on their site as being for the nano. Their write up for the TuneFlex says that you can use it with the iTrip -- BUT YOU CAN'T USE THE TUNEFLEX WITH THE "ITRIP NANO". THAT's not specified.This only works with their "iTrip with dock connector" that bulkily attach to the nano. So basically you can use it to hold your nano in place so that you can see the screen and recharge it. You can plug your earphones into the base of it -- but in case no one has mentioned it to you -- that's illegal when you're driving. The basic car charger costs a lot less than this.Or you can buy their iTrip Auto which doesn't solve the problem of holding the ipod at an optimal angle.I'd recommend that you NOT buy this product. I'd recommend that Griffin Technology review their product design efforts.
First of all: Installation is a little awkward. Not quite in perfect english. Installation files are very small in size which I like as they work fast and don't disrupt other applications.After installing I had all kinds of problems of the printer working 'sometimes' and sometimes not. It turned out that the printer didn't like the USB cable that works just fine with other devices.Printer's construction is not very solid. The plastic seems to be quite cheap and breakable. Scanner is quite slow and rather noisy. Scanner bed take the regular letter size (A4 must take too), but is too small for legal size, which comes on many other all-in-one's.Programs are not the most user friendly at first I would say, and you have to get used to them. When you click 'scan' you would expect to have it all scanned and brought up in some imaging application. Instead you have to specify where you want it to go.But as this seemed to be a roadblock at first, later it turned out to be a nice feature that I personally like a lot.Specifically, this feature allows you to set-up several scanning profiles, which then can be selected directly from the printer to perform actions you specified earlier: each configured 'scan target' allows you to: scan with pre-set resolution, scan type (B&W;, gray, photo), and specify program to open it with OR FOLDER TO SAVE IT TO. This is my favorite feature of this printer.So.. mixed feelings: not very heavy duty but with some nice features..
Reliability seems to be an issue with Canon Pixma multifunction printers. Mine broke after not much use. Tech support was typically unhelpful and I was offered a refurbished unit as a replacement. I'm going to avoid Canon Pixmas going forward.
I got these for bird watching, I am a beginner :) and for the price they work well for me.
I have 2 of these and had no problem whatsoever, they just do the job. Use one at my work desk, several gigabyte file transfer between two laptops takes just seconds. The other one sits on TV stand and serves TV, Blu-Ray player and Apple TV.
The Panasonic CT-27DC50 TV/DVD is a quality piece of equipment. I just got it a few days ago, and I was impressed by the sharpness of the DVD playback. It takes a while to understand the remote control unit as it has a lot of buttons to learn and the owner's manual is a little vague on descriptions, but the picture itself is great and the quality of the sound is excellent. I, for one, am glad that it ISN'T a flat screen TV, as reflections would be a big problem. I have no hesitation to recommend this one.
I'm glad that some people have had a good experience with this scanner, but I am not one. I own an Epson Perfection 2450 Photo scanner and have been very happy with it. I thought it's "big brother" would make a nice, economical additon to the office where I work.Boy was I wrong.Several people have mentioned dust issues. I haven't noticed that but I do have the problem others have mentioned in the professional photography forums on the internet. Some of these scanners come with glass that has not been treated properly and I got one of them. What happens is when you lay an image on the glass, especially a glossy photo, it "sticks" a bit and looks like there are watermarks on the image after it has scanned. It will do this every time and in slightly different spots and there is no way to keep it from happening. I've tried wipping the glass and photos and even cleaning them, but to no avail. I called Epson tech support and they said the glass was faulty and to return it for a replacement.No thanks, I think I'll try another brand where it won't be a crapshoot as to wether I get a working one or not. I've always loved Epson products but this leaves me a bit disillusioned. They let quality control slide a lot on the production of this model.There is a rebate on this scanner because it is being replaced by the newer, better and hopefully higher quality Perfection 4870. It has a Dmax of 3.8 over the 3.4 of the 3200, so it should be able to better capture image data from the dark areas of photos too. If you are interested in this scanner, I would try that or the 2450. I've also heard good things about the Canon CanoScan 9900F.I was also not overly impressed with the color reproduction on this scanner. For some reason it is not as good as the older 2450. I'm a graphic designer and at work I have an 9 year old AGFA scanner that is A LOT slower than the 3200, but it's color reproduction was richer and more evenly balanced. Details in the shadow area were also more acurately reproduced. I tested both on the same photo to reach this conclusion.Also, only get the "Pro" edition if you want the extra software, otherwise they are the same exact scanner.Aside from this, I didn't test it's transparency capabilities. It is very fast and would be a good deal for the $ if you don't get a lemon. It's up to you if you want to take that chance. I know my time is more valuable than that.
It is ok, but not real sturdy and diffucult to put together. It is lightweight plastic, and needs to be anchored to the wall to prevent it from falling over. The DVD's are tilted to lay backwards, makes it easy to see the titles, but difficult sometimes to get them out without bumping the ones above them off their shelf. I wouldn't purchase another one.
The reasons that I did not give this a 5: A) once in awhile it is a little hard to get the connections together successfully (minor trial-and-error resolved this) B) I downloaded the trial version of Documents-to-Go before I felt that I was ready to head out without a laptop. The combination of the PDA (mine is a handspring prism), the keyboard (which folds into its own hard case - nice) and the doc and xls capabilities added with Documents-to-Go is fantastic, and can fit into any small satchel or medium-sized purse.
This is a very nice set of rechargable led balls. The only thing I would suggest is to add another switch so you can turn off the system without modifying the color you've chosen for your lights.
I absolutely love this printer! Yes, it is big, but it is a work horse. As a business teacher, I print a lot of documents from a variety of applications. I have been using the printer heavily for the past month since the start of school and it has not jammed once!! I've printed labels, card stock, and used the manual duplex feature as well. I also love the HP software that activates as I attempt to use various features. It took me about one hour to have everything up and running smoothly when it arrived. I've read some reviews that indicate that printing is slow. Compared to the inkjet Lexmark that I had before, this printer is a dream. I highly recommend it for home use.
I just picked up a pair of these headphones this week. Other than the look, I'm not overly impressed with them. I'm using them with my iPod mini. I find that even the generic iPod headphones sound just as good if not better than these. These headphones are also pretty quiet. I have to turn the volume on the iPod much louder in order to get the same volume as the iPod headphones (maybe that will change once they're broken in?). Another problem or rather disappointment I had was with the length of the wire. The wire for the right earbud is almost 3 times longer than the left. This is to keep the wire off to the side of your body instead of in the middle. The problem with this is when I jog, the extra weight on the left earbud causes it to constantly pop out of my ear.Bottomline -> If you're looking for great sounding headphones, look elsewhere, but for the cheap price you'll get a cool looking, decent sounding set of headphones. 3 stars.
I am very satisfied with the webcam. It is my first one. The price was good, very easy to install and work. My only problem is that I use Skype so I cannot use the upper 'fast' control to get to Microsoft messenger. Getting to Skype is just one click on my Skype desktop icon, so no real problem. Use every night to communicate with my daughter.
Very good DVDs but I really wish they could handle a faster writing... 2.4x its too slow.But very very good item anyways...
The graphics are lots of fun and my kids loved the intercom. However, the call waiting does not work at all. You have to hang up on the first call to take the second call. And I couldn't get the message light to work on any of the three handsets I had to let me know that I had received a voicemail message. These are basic functions that an expensive system like this should handle well. I also fund the system to be over complicated. Too many steps to review the call log, add phone numbers to the stored list, etc.
You wouldn't be able to notice by just walking up and looking at me, but my left ear-hole is considerably smaller than my right ear-hole. I know..your saying...."ear-hole my eye!" But that reality came all too clear when I was fitting these ear plugs into my head.Yes, they offer sets of 3 different sizes. At first I figured that one of those things would fit both sides. So I started with the meduim...my right ear-hole eagerly clamped onto the bud and I was happy...then I tried to fit my left ear. Okay, I can handle some insults, I move on... Well, I went down one size for my left ear...but even the smallest fitting didn't work.So you might think I'm a dwarf or a very small person. Problem is, I'm 6'3" and weigh 210...not a small dude.I pan this product because the fitting issues; otherwise, the audio is nice...not tremendous. Also, while running, biking and generally walking out into traffic, the buds keep popping out and they are not easy to put back in. Hence...I give this product 2 stars because of the mentioned problem therefore; and they are not worth the cost.
I bought this cable to use with an outdoor wifi hub also purchased through Amazon. It worked exactly as advertised, connecting the outdoor wifi hub to the router. It has worked great, even in the rain.
Power 2000 RTC-148 Charger for Kodak KLIC-8000The same type of charger at local stores cost $20. I couldn't be happier. This charger is very simular to one that came with my panasonic digital camera, but costs far less. I recommend this product.
Though this product looked nice and worked just as I hoped straight from the box, it failed. I used the drive to keep a back up image of my computer and it was only switched on once every two weeks but after it had been used only 32 times (and I suppose that is about a month of normal usage)the drive failed to start. WD could not assist other than to help recover the data at a prohibitive cost.
just as described, new in a shelf-worn box which didn't harm it any. works great, fast shipping.
I bought 8 of these batteries and a good charger in April 2010. My purpose was for a Canon point/shoot camera that I used for hiking and outdoor activity. I was fairly pleased with these for the first 4 months but started to see a decline in their performance after 3-4 months. I used them on a regular basis and cycled a regular charge so they don't lose their charging capability. After 9 months they held very little charge. I charged all 4 of them the other day and was able to get 24 non-flash pictures out of them.
Great product and I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I own a 30gig video ipod and the charger works perfect with it.
After installation I kept getting IP address conflict errors. Checked the firmware version and I was on V1.50.5 Went to the website to see if there was anything newer (just bought it yesterday, but who knows) and sure nuff there was a version 1.50.8 I checked out the fixes in the new version and one was IP address conflicts in DHCP (Cable) which was my setup. Downloaded the new firmware...installed it....and now the three computers and the networked printer are happy.
I ordered this June 26th to take w/my laptop on a 2 week vacation at the end of July; it arrived on June 28th! and I took it along on a shorter vacation over July 4th; it worked great. Small enough to fit in the laptop case's zipper pouch. Only thing I did was reformat to NTFS.
Bought this product for the following applications:1) Playstation 3 GamesPrimarily use these headphones for Rocksmith. Prior to purchase, I was using inexpensive Sony and JVC open headphones which presented two problems. First, the volume was too low when they were directly connected to the Playstation. I could turn up the volume to max on my guitar to hear my own sound but the game music and voice announcements were barely audible. Hooking up the Sennheisers easily doubled the volume, allowing me to turn down the guitar volume which now blends much better with the Rocksmith audios. I also bought an E6 amp which improved the sound slightly but have been usually playing without. Our home is very open with a cathedral loft where I play while my wife reads or watches TV below. The headphones effectively blocked the TV audio.2) iPod 6thGenLike to use my iPod nano and shut out the home noise while listening. These headphones amazed me with their sensitivity and how much volume I could crank out of my teeny nano 6th gen. I have some high frequency hearing loss so I will allow others to comment on the overall performance but I was able to hear things I was missing. For example, Sarah Brightman's vibrato really jumped out at me. It was there before but I had just missed it in the past. Again, although I used the E6 it was unnecessary. However, I'm going to keep it. If I crank the iPod down and the E6 up it should help me extend listening time.3) LaptopOccasionally, I'll plugin while working at the computer although after hearing how great the Sennheisers sound I'll probably be doing it more often. In this application, as well as the above, the coiled cord on these Sennheisers give you nice range and flexibility without the tangles or cords stuck under the desk chair. Volume was acceptable on both laptops I own. Again no need for the E6. However, both PCs have high quality DAC and are marketed as entertainment devices.4) Receiver and CD playerTried both the Sony receiver output and Sony 5 disc player component. Make sure the volume is turned down on the receiver or the Sennheiser's sensitivity is going to blow your ears out. The disc was another matter and if I used this output I would probably need to use the little E6. Come to think of it, I'll have to check the manual and remote on the Sony. There may be volume control.5) GuitarTried a direct plug into my electic since the Sennheisers come with a neat little 1/4 inch adapter. Problem - the adapter is stereo and the guitar is mono so you'll hear only the left channel. Also, the volume isn't loud enough. But pumping it though my little personal guitar mounted amp the sound was plenty loud, and plenty clear, a big improvement over earbuds or open headphones.6) TVPerfect but I'll need a 15 foot extension cord for it to be effective.This is not my first set of closed headphones but in previous units the heat buildup was very uncomfortable. Strangely, these were comfortable for me to wear for an entire day of listening on all these devices and the audio was far superior to the previous ancient Koss headphones I chucked several years ago. In addition, I have a wide head. Opticians never carry lens frames wide enough for me to wear in the sample cases. I was concerned by several reviews that indicated this was an issue but these Sennheisers are adjustable both in width and depth. I could actually adjust them to be comfortably loose at my desk or tighten them to grip firmly while standing and moving with the guitar.I was surprised by the overall value and had expected them to be only acceptable in certain environments, perhaps excelling only with a receiver. The ability to use these in every situation makes this an incredible value. Very happy with my purchase!
great player, I just wish there was a delete option on the player as well as the pc software
Well i purchased Mine in the year 2008 up until recently the coils burned out.... So My guess is there's a two year limit before these guys go bye-bye. Although i did play a lot of bass on those guys and went hardcore with them. Nonetheless the power and bass was Flawless no problems at all. Im disappointed thats why i gave them 4 stars out of 5. Because Subwoofers are the ones that are supposed to last the longest!
this headphone is absolutely amazing, everything sounds so much more &#34;alive.&#34; i buckled down and bought these headphones instead of the dt. 990's since i prefer more isolation. it does allow for some sound to come through but at the volume i listen to it's very much minimal.Note. if you plan on listening from an iphone or ipod, though you will be able to hear the music at an appropriate volume, the jack on the iphone left me wanting more clarity and volume, but when i plugged my computer and iphone into my home stereo receiver, i could see just what these cans have to offer. so i strongly recommend getting a portable amp nothing too much maybe the fiio-E6 or E11...these things kick but though and i would definitely recommend these to anyone who is interested in a better music experience.i personally don't feel that these are &#34;boomy&#34; or &#34;Muddy&#34;. they aren't &#34;flat&#34; though they have a little bit of a u signature,play on music lovers!
Not what I expected! Yes, it has many, many, many images but most of them are repeated many times. The pictures don't have a professional look, it's complicated. And, let's say, you're looking for an "ice cream", you know, just an ice cream... you'll find one or two and the rest is images of people eating an ice cream, or ice cream cars, or ice cream makers, or ice cream boxes, but not many options of ice cream photo objects! In a software like this, you'll expect to find only "Photo Objects", but no! Most of them are just photos, and I was looking for photo OBJECTS! That simple. So not worth the $50+ I paid! Come on, "software companies" out there...please come up with something really professional, really cool, easy to work with on Macs! I'm sure most of us will pay any amount for an awesome product, as long as we get exactly what we're looking for in a piece of software! What the f@*% is this? The Twilight Zone?!!!
I've had this printer for a year, printed hundreds of cards, photos, orindary pages, etc. It's really a top-notch printer. Not completely perfect, mind you (I had one jam), but as near as you could dream of. I've also owned two different Epson printers, and one low-end Lexmark and found the quality of this one significantly superior. We're talking superb output, solid construction, good paper management. And economical. I swear I must have printed over 100 pages while the color cartidge was on a low ink level. I like it so much I'm going to buy a 2nd one for my other computer.
Great sound and easy to operate ... just wish it were easier to hold when walking or jogging.
The OP/Tech Snoot Boot is a great product for protecting your lens. The pouch is well made and will protect your lens nicely. The drawstring closure at the top works well. I would highly recommend!
You can't beat this reciever for your money, sounds and looks great.Works perfect with Universal remote programming. I am very happy so far.
I've been an amateur photographer for almost 40 years and a devoted Nikon user for the last 30 at least. In that time I've owned every professional film SLR from the original F to the F5 and, at one time or another, almost every piece of glass from 18 to 300 mm that Nikon ever produced. Like many, I went through a period of having to have only "the best" in my camera bag and consequently paid a premium to own only "professional" primes and zooms (many of which I still own).What constitutes a good lens however is not it's performance on test targets alone but how it performs in real life. A $1000, pro level, f2.8 zoom is useless if it's so heavy you hate taking it with you on vacation. All the money you spent on that "pro" performance is useless sitting in the bag at home.As a real life "user", this lens is hard to beat. With a range that covers the focal lengths used for a large percentage of the pictures you will want to make, the sacrifice of 0.5 stops at the short end and 1.5 at the long is a small price to pay - unless you are in the (discouraged) habit of using slow (ISO 50) films handheld all the time. The lens covers it's long focal length range with a surprising lack of distortions - a tribute to the designers - and even has a usable "macro" feature. Is it the equavalent of my 105 f2.8 AF Micro Nikkor? NO! But the difference only shows in the corners wide open. For the occasional close up on the beach that you might want to grab on vacation it performs surprisingly well.All lenses are compromises and this is especially true of zooms. This lens is a generally nice package as a stand alone vacation lens. Or, if you prefer, couple it with a AF20mm f2.8 Nikkor and an old AF70-210 f4 Nikkor or newer AF70-210 f4.5-5.6D Nikkor (all using 62mm filters) and you have a very versatile travel package for film shooters.My only complaint has to do with the recent addition of a Nikon D100 to my collection of bodies. The 1.5 multiplication factor of the sensor makes this effectivly a 42-157mm zoom on that body. Consequently, for the digital shooter who "sees" wide this becomes an unattractive range. If, on the other hand, you, like me, "see" better at longer focal lengths, you now have a "normal" to medium tele zoom with a macro capability. In addition, since the digital sensor only uses the center of the lenses projected circle - this lens in digital is as sharp as my AF180 f2.8 Nikkor prime on film.For my way of shooting these are acceptable compromises.Addendum: July 2010As another reader has pointed out, this review was written before the advent of the "full frame" Nikon D SLRs as well as before the arrival of lenses like the Nikon 18-200mm VR DX, 16-85mm VR DX, and 18-135mm VR DX Zooms for DX size sensors. Despite these developments (and despite the fact that I have owned many of the alternatives listed and currently still own the 18-200 VR DX on a D300s), the hundreds of superb travel photos I have taken with this lens still makes it one of the few lenses I just can't bring myself to part with. I have "blown" shots in the past for many reasons - forgot to change settings, used too slow a shutter or too wide an aperture, wrong white balance, etc. - but I have yet to have a shot spoiled by the performance of this optic. Given present technology, it is only the lack of VR that would make me hesitate from buying it again.
Monster Cable is a complete rip off. DVI is a digital (and lossless) transfer of information. You will get the exact same quality from a 20 dollar generic DVI cable. Buy the 6 foot Belkin DVI cable instead. You will pay 1/4 the price and get a 100% identical picture.
This is actually a review of Sony CFD-E75 CD/Radio/Cassette Boombox (Silver), exact thing except color. I &quot;borrowed&quot; this from my wife when I found I didn't have any cassette players (except in a car) and had to listen to a cassette. I was impressed by the sound quality for spoken word cassettes. Everything sounds normal like a human is talking! I've also listened to music cassettes and music CD's and am just amazed at how good this sounds. The &quot;wheel&quot; for selecting CD tracks is a great idea and is used for tuning the radio when in &quot;radio&quot; mode. That makes it easy to find your station.Speaking of which, this model has a &quot;real&quot; three section, rotating antenna, not a skinny little wire hanging out the back What won me over though was the FM AND AM reception on the radio section of this item. We live in an area where the big broadcast antenna are on a hill real close to our home so we've always had problems with radio reception. A good adjustable Bass with the Sony &quot;Mega Bass&quot; button does change the sound noticably. I like the styling and I keep the thing on the night stand next to my head so haven't needed the remote. I guess I'll let my wife keep that. HA HAThis was a good purchase. She swears she got it for considerably less than the price shown. But even at the price shown, I think it's darn well worth it!Highly Recommended!John Row
This thing is perfect for the Vision M. It fits very snugly and you can put the sync adapter on it while the case it on.Mine for some reason, the screen came all scratched upA great item for your Vision: M.
I recently purchased the Tivoli Satellite radio and was very impressed with the sound quality, appearance, ease of use, etc.! However, the volume knob began to malfunction after about a month, and Tivoli rep stated that they will not service the unit because it was discontinued a year ago. What happened to companies standing behind their products? I'm sure the potentiometer is still being produced, but Tivoli has chosen to screw anyone who has a problem with their radios that are no longer produced!
This powered hub worked well for several months. I actually had two of these hubs stacked atop each other as they are designed to do. They were both plugged in to external power and daisy chained together back to my iMac. I used all 7 ports, with some of the devices being self powered and others drawing power from the hub/USB. Suddenly, one day with truly no explanation, one of the hubs just stopped working. Although still plugged into external power (and with red LED on), nothing connected to this hub was detected by the computer. I disconnected everything and tried the suspect hub with a different Windows system, but still no recognition of anything connected to it.Although the other one of these hubs that I own is still working, I am very disquieted by this development. I rely on a lot of USB devices and it is very disruptive to have random failure of the main hub around which my devices are arrayed. There is no clear way to troubleshoot the problem, no reset button nor anything in Belkin's literature or website which provides guidance for dealing with a failure of this sort.
The case has worked out great. It's a perfect fit for my canon camera and all the accessories for it.
I really should have read all the 1 star reviews before buying this cheap cable, since i have replaced my original with this all my stationary text/images have now blurred and become fuzzy...hope this helps someone not make my mistake.
I absolutely love this thing!More space than I think I'll ever need.However,MS could have made the software more friendly in the Movie area. Maybe with an update.If you're thinking about a MP3 player - I recommend, so long as you are not a ipod lover - this is different. Not better, not worse - different.
This USB Adapter for the N wireless router is a great product. Even though I do regret getting the N wireless router as of now, due to there not being any good firmware as of yet, once firmware is available I can guarantee you that this router will work exceptional. Easy to set up and start using almost immediately.
Great item. Easy to use, I didn't get any ink on my fingers or anywhere else. It really is simple to use. I've used other refill systems, usually just with a needle attached to a squeeze bottle,but this automatic refill system is so much cleaner and simpler. Once your ink cartridge is full the refiller automatically stop putting ink into it. The instructions don't say to, but when finished I put a small piece of tape over the fill hole. Give it a try.
I have been using this bag for the past 1.5 years, its still good and better than all the other laptop cases I have seen around used by my friends. In an actual event, my friend accidently dropped the bag with laptop inside, my Dell Inspiron 8600 was intact and was preserved by the bag. The small pouch is handy in keeping the electrical adapter. The bag can also be placed on the extendable handle of the carry bag if you travel a lot. Small pockets on the side help in storing pen for handy. and the bag also looks elegant. Overall this is a fabulous bag to buy and to save your laptop in accidental drops.
JVC always performs to its best. I have had this HU for about 3 months now, its a great product! Plays burned cd's as well as mp3 cds, and it even shows the tite on the display for mp3's! Overall, great HU for the common user!
I have had this DVD player for 3 months, and I use it most days on my 1 hour bus commute home from work.It works great, convenient to carry around, the quality is good, and overall it has been a pleasant suprise.I have two technical problems with it, but they are not bad enough to regret choosing this player:1) Because of the way the battery detaches, it shifts side to side while it is connected. If you shift it to the right while the unit is operating then *POOF* it shuts off. It's particularly annoying since that happens to me once a week or so on the bus.2) This happened to me twice (different movies) - the machine froze on a frame and would not play about 1 minute of the movie. These disks were not in good shape and were probably scratched there, but I felt the player didn't handle it well.Overall - It's worth the $200 if you need a portable player.
This RF-Link AVS-5811 product works great. I had a wireless A/V using the 2.4ghz freq and it was constantly being interfered with. Wireless network, microwave, and even some outside interferences. Once the units were oriented I have no problems. I am considering getting another receiver for an upstairs TV. I would recommend this product.
I bought Palm IIIx last semester. It was very helpfull for me. I was able to keep track of all my home works, and dead lines. This think actually pumped up my GPA! . If you are a student, just go for it. Its very easy to use, and has a lots of free applications and games in the internet. Even better this thing has a flash rom, which means the OS is upgradable(The upgrades are also FREE in the net), not only that you can also share information with other Palm III, V or VII Organizers through the IR transmitter. For this price you can't get any thing better.
This is an awesome battery!!! As good or better then the original Canon battery that came with my SD630 and only cost a fraction of the price!! Having a reliable back-up battery is crucial for digital cameras and this one is awesome!!!
Bought it. LCD screen has never worked properly. No matter what button you push, including LCD On/OFF, nothing will keep the LCD screen operating for more than 30 seconds. It's not worth the aggravation to return it under warranty (see other reviews).Consider anything but a Coby 7060, including buying nothing!!!
I bought this not knowing if it would work or not. I tried it as soon as I got it and I was impressed with how well it worked. I really like this product will purchase another when I need another one. Great Product.
Delivery was fast and product is great for the price. Don't see why others cost 3-4 times as much. Have one from an Name Brand mfg, and can not see the difference.
This camera deserves this description very well. It is a rebel in terms of its price-value ratio.Since nothing is perfect in this world, there's no point going on about what is missing in this camera. I found lots of things, including the 8.0 million pixel resolution, that made me happy from the very start. Picture write and read speed is fine, depending on the manufacturer of the card one uses. Focusing is done in a snap (and so far I haven't taken the camera outside from the dusk of my flat to see how it performs in better lighting). Even with the basic kit on, one can easily crop pictures taken at maximum resolution (RAW) to achieve a very good digital zoom (if you do not distinguish between the two types of zoom). Now, invest some money in people selling things for photographers:), and they'll let you have better lenses to take pictures from whatever distance your selected moose or stark naked woman on the beach feels comfortable with your presence.:))The software that came with the camera, is easy to use.All functions are easy to learn and remember. If not, some reading of the manual and additional material concerning medium-level basics of photography will help settle this dispute between what the camera offers and what you have chosen to learn so far. I don't agree that the camera seems too small. Or is it that some of those complaining about this aspect would still prefer to use the first makes of cellular phones? I doubt that. Smaller buttons is an overall tendency for all types of electronic equipment nowadays. Learn to live and deal with this.No complaints whatsoever on my part.
this is a compact very smart all-in-one and it makes great copies, so easy to use.
My Speedlite 580EX II Master Flash has been used in countless photo shoots, and even at events such as weddings and dances. I have truly enjoyed this flash. I love the hot shoes quick release mount lock that allows it to lock in place. My 40D body coupled with my heavier L lenses, plus this flash makes the entire system quite heavy. So beware of arm fatigue at first (which I have since gotten used to after all these years). The 580EX is one accessory that I would highly recommend to any professional photographer.
I got the same problem which is reported here, the TV some times will re-set itself when watching a program, or turn on by itself during the mid-night ...After Sharp sent someone to my home and did inspection and end up with no solution, I figured out the reason by myself. I am hooking up a TERK indoor HDTV antenna with the TV, when the OTA input is turnned to an un-stable channel, like the signal is very weak and you can have picture some times but lost the picture other times, no matter you are watching OTA input, or cable input, or any other input, your TV will reset by itself, or, if the TV is turnned off, it might be turned on by self. when you turnned the OTA input to a very stable channel, this problem dissappeared.I called the Sharp guy abou this found, his reply is simple - do not use that antenna with the TV.I don'w know what antenna you guys are using, but TERK is definitely a widely used indoor antenna, maybe we can talk about that here.
Good value for the money. This ink is hard to find in a store, so you have to shop around to find the best deal. This is where I buy it regularly.
When I first purchased this Philips CDR, I created five CD's and they sounded great! Then the unit started freezing in the middle of recording. I sent it in for repair. When I got it back several weeks later, ALL of the controls were frozen! I then sent it in for repair again, and Philips said it could not be fixed--so they sent me a new one. The new one worked for about 15 CD's, then it also quit working. Philips will NOT refund my money--they said they would just keep fixing it! Don't waste your money!!!
I was excited to get what I thought would be a very speedy, newly hi-tech inkjet system (this "new" gel thing) and a little extra capacity in the input tray. For the most part, that's what this is. I have not really put it to the test yet. I have used it for an unusual purpose, namely, numbering printed forms (in my small print shop with inexpensive numbering software). The first case was to number 22000 coupons that had been printed 8-up with a production digital color printer. The numbers were to overprint the color image. At first it seemed ok, but after the test sheet, the numbers stopped printing. After several other false starts, I tried other plain paper. Fine. Then I tried switching paper choice to glossy, and that went ok, except I had lost the speed. But I had to keep going to get the job done. It took over 10 hours. Oh well...and one other bugaboo was that, randomly, a number would be missing here and there. Not good; hard to say if that is printer or some sort of software glitch. Another failure was numbering on 60# Brite-Hue text. It would not do that whether on glossy or plain. It was a short run, so I used the old HP inkjet (just fine). The next was on carbonless, and I'd been getting paranoid that it might not work, but it ran well at full speed with no problem, except it did lay down some feed-through tracks on the imaging sides. Not very noticable, but certainly not wanted. I'll need to reserve judgement on other types of originals until I've had some experience with them. I had also expected that the ink cost might be lower with this machine, but from what I can glean so far, I may be in for a rude awakening on that score as well. So it goes.
My new Nikon 500G is awesome! The first time I used it I could sight the flag stick at 308 yards!! I had just returned my Bushnell(Costco Christmas special) because it was eating up batteries (3 in 25 rounds).My friend had a Nikon 500 and I noticed that it was better and cheaper than mine. My new one is even better than his(fresher batteries?).I can constantly pick up the flag at 230 yards or so.I believe that my Bushnell was faulty from the start as the batteries would fail at 2.94 volts (3 volt battery) but still show full charge on rangefinder.The Nikon 500 is the rangefinder for golf.Perry
I am always wondering how bose comes up with such an amazing product so different from others yet excellent in every issues. I tried my CD collections on this machine and found it did perfectly, especially the bass, I like the balanced the bass: not to much, not too slight. the bass from this machine is deep and tight, the highs and mids are always balanced. It seems that all the musical instruments are in this small box playing for you! sometimes you can even judge the locations of the cello, the singer's breath.When you adjust the volume to the higher volume, no problem, the sound will not be distorted.And the radio reception has the talk show mode, makes it so perfect, unlike the boston receptor radio which the human voices muffed because the bass.I strongly recommend you buy, even though it is expensive, but sometimes you should be a little nicer to yourself and enjoy a little luxurious stuff.
Sale of used Epson Stylus R320 Photo Inkjet Printer.The product was in good condition. I consider the sale to be a good one, butthere were problems. I was able to find solutions so that I could adaptthe printer to my computer. Evidently the former owner had a Windows PCand I own a Mac.
Fantastic headphone, great price. Wonderful on an airplane. I would recommend to anyone. Foam eartips are more comfortable than rubber ones. I would recommend ordering some extra sets of the foam eartips.
If you want power Hifonics is the way to go I have this amp and let me tell you , you will knock pictures off peoples walls. Pure Power nothing comes close..
Bought three, only two of them are keeping a charge (ask to have them tested before you purchased the product)
Hi, this memory delivery solid performance and its great for overclocking (2.2v). I recommended totally!!!
I bought these (ATN 7x30RF Omega Series Binoculars) because I wanted a lighter weight pair and thought the range finding feature would be nice to have.Well, I had to send them back and get a refund. As it turns out the binoculars were unable to focus the left and right view into one image. (And, it wasn't just me, as I had a couple of other people look through them.) This will give you a headache, and I'm not prone to headaches, in just about 15 seconds flat. This made the pair I received absolutely unusable. Obviously, quality control is lacking as there is no way that anyone could have passed these if they had looked through them.The image through each of the sides separately was acceptable, although no better than the much heavier and older (as in WWII old), but still serviceable, binoculars I've had for decades.
Do not assume this works with a computer screen's DVI inputDo not assume this works with a computer projector's DVI inputThis is disappointing, as it requires a HDCP protocol betweenthe player and the screen, otherwise only noise appears. Evenmore disappointing is no advance caution of this requirement. At least none I noticed.
I just bought this router. I thought once I see the capability I will add more 802.11 n hardware. Right now I only have 802.11g devices. The manual claims two different wireless speeds. I had to spend half hour with support trying to find out which one is correct.Here is what the features section says RE wireless speed:Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-655 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.Here is What the specification sections says about wireless speeds. Note the top value of 108 Mbps as opposed to 300 Mbps above.Wireless Signal Rates** 108Mbps * 48Mbps* 54Mbps * 24Mbps* 36Mbps * 12Mbpsafter sounding vaery confused the tech reluctantly agreed to 108 Mbps as the router's top speed.To me it is a let down. and BTW D-Link's india support is pretty bad. They never seem to know much about thier own products.
Have never owned a GPS before, have borrowed a few. Needed one that could handle the severe vibrations of my Harley all cammed up and all that it is. Read other reviews and decided on this. I opted for the H.D. Fairing mount over the handle bar mount that came with it, however if it'd been clear in description that it came with the handlebar mount I might have at least tried it before drilling holes in the fairing. Am happy with it though, minimun vibration and very secure. Anyway, only beef w/550 is the lane change technology could be better. It works very well, and only had an address off location a couple of times. But even then close enough to see visually. Very happy and would recommend to any serious traveler!
Okay, it does look like a flying saucer! But it fills a nagging void handily.Essentially, this device allows you to control audio/video components (e.g., TV, satellite receiver) from remote locations other than the room where they are installed. Why, you ask? Consider having a satellite receiver with its output split and distributed to various rooms around the house. Instead of having to install a receiver in each room/location, you can distribute the signal from one receiver all over the place. (Oh, c'mon, sure you do! Sorry DirecTV). But, how do you control the receiver to change channels, check schedules, etc? Use this gizmo.I also have an X-10 Powermid transmitter/receiver to serve this same purpose. It works well. But, it's not easy finding a separate transmitter only (not a transmitter/receiver set) to permit sending signals from different locations to a single central receiving unit. And, when you can find one, it's expensive. Enter this remote control extender.Amazingly, this system works by replacing one of the batteries in the hand-held remote control unit you are using in the viewing room with a combination battery/transmitter. This built-in transmitter sends an RF (not IR) signal to its receiver, which then converts the signal to IR directed toward the operating component. Very cool! And, since most remote control units can switch between multiple controlled devices, you are able to control (e.g., On/Off, volume) the local device and the remote component with the same hand-held unit.And, it works flawlessly. This is one of those "I wish I had invented this" products which I highly recommend.Therck
This producted worked great for 1.5 years and suddenly died. Philips representatives would not help me with trouble shooting since my warranty was expired. Unplugging the product for 10-15 seconds (the manuals recommendation did not work). Save your money and buy something that will last.
1 star is for delivery not for TV.Just got TV via Eagle USA.....opened box, which looked in perfect condition and the TV at 2 large cracks in it. Repacked and ready for pick-up.Unpack before delivery guy leaves !
For playing MP3 CDs, the MOJO does almost everything I need and more; it's really a great CD player for the price... It has so many good features. Missing, however, is the capability to fast forward and rewind while playing MP3s. The fast foward and rewind work while playing normal audio CDs, but you can't hear where you're at until you stop fast forwarding or rewinding and play the CD, unlike almost all other CD players that I have used.When playing my normal audio CDs, my MOJO skipped a lot and every now and then would just stop in the middle of a track. My Memorex basic CD player plays these CDs perfectly fine. Because I have so much trouble listening to normal audio CDs, I am going to return this CD player and buy something else.
This camera has a multitude of features. It takes great pictures and gives you functionality that you would expect in a higher priced camera. I like the options available for reviewing pictures taken. You zoom in or go to a specific picture using the thumbnail feature. I followed the advice of some other reviewers and bought I card reader along with the camera. This allows you to save on batteries.
These are (were) awesome... Until our puppy chewed the cord up! Very comfy and sound was great. I highly reccomend. We purchased these so hubby could watch tv in bed. He loved them until the unfortunate accident... We will be buying another now. Geat price and the cord is nice and long!
The small battery supplied with my Canon DV camcorder does not last long enough so I bought this alternative and find that it provides plenty of power for a day in the field. lasts for hours.
This camera, as other D series cameras, has a serious limitation. It cannot be used on a bellows, a microscope or a T mount lens for automatic exposure. You have to set exposure manually by trial and error. If you only want to take conventional images with the lens systems that only Nikon will supply you there isn't a problem, but IF you expect exposure metering in the camera body, DO NOT BUY this camera.
This product is the bomb! I have been looking for a way to play my MP3 player in the car, and this product is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
I bought these headphones in October of 2009 and as of April of 2011, after daily use and abuse, they are still in excellent shape. I wear them 8 hours a day and have never had any serious discomfort at all. When I'm not using them, they live in my messenger bag with whatever else I am carrying around and, other than the cord getting tangled sometimes, I haven't had any problems with their durability. If anything ever happens to them, I will happily buy an identical set.
If you are interested in internet radio, then forget about this product, and look into a Homepod instead. Here's my litany of complaints:1) Poor manufacturing. Like many of the other reviewers, I got a lemon. Cost: two hours on the phone with tech support, and an hour on the road back to the store.2) Lousy selection. Want to listen to a European radio station, or maybe just NPR? Forget it. The selection of pre-programmed radio stations is pathetic -- unless you spend all your time listening to techno.AND ABOVE ALL3) ROTTEN SOFTWARE: The player won't connect to most of the pre-programmed stations anyway. And don't bother trying to add stations to the &quot;favorites&quot; list: it won't connect to them. And even if it would, there are a lot of stations you couldn't get: it only handles MP3 files. So forget about all those stations that use Real Audio or Windows formats. In other words, MOST stations.OH, AND DID I FORGET TO MENTION:4) LOUSY TECH SUPPORT: I sent several messages to them asking about how to remedy some of these problems. They didn't even bother to respond.In sum, if you're interested in internet radio, don't buy this product. Linksys makes some great products. But this isn't one of them.
Since I use a sony avchd cam corder I need to move the mts files between the cam and computer and this little baby basically converts your mem stick into a usb drive.I was using a full mem card reader but its nice to have a smaller more convenient way of moving the data to the PS3 or computer with lugging a whole mem card all in one reader around....Yes , I wish sony would stop using their proprietary sticks but I like their cams so Im stuck....At least this gives me more flexibility once the stick is inside of it...
Good lens, sharp picture, but it's not nice with body color & material (the newest model).
The fit of these headphones is fine - the buds sit gently in the ear, but not far enough in to create pressure (my biggest issue with earbuds, which hurt my ears), plus they let a little outside noise in, which is best for running outside.However, while the audio comes through very clearly, it's like listening to music with bass all the way down and treble all the way up. High notes, the hiss of an S, and any sharp noises are headache-inducing for me. Everything sounds tinny and since I use them with my shuffle (no treb/bass settings) there's no way I can try to resolve this. While I wasn't expecting high quality sound out of these (they're $8, after all), these are ultimately a pretty big flop for me.
Yesterday I spilled a diet coke on my iMac apple keyboard and it died. My replacement is this wonderful Macally iKey board. I like this thing mucho mucho! I got the model that also came with the nice mouse. By the way, if you don't have a working backup keyboard, don't get a wireless. I've not had good luck with wireless anyway, but without a working wired keyboard, wirless will be difficult to set up. But really, if you want a nice replacement keyboard for the one that came with your Mac, get this one.
Seriously, where do I even put these things!? My computer has many holes, including one which appears to be wide enough to accept one of these, but they wouldn't go in anywhere? I had to buy a special drive just to use them, and their capacity is so small I couldn't even fit one song on there!Good for what they are, but what they are is not very good.
Not a bad filter. you'll need it to see some nebula, but just be sure you use it on some of your lower power EPs. On a bright nebula, like the ring, the background will be completely black whith almost no stars, while the ring itself doesn't appear to be any dimmer(it does turn blue in color). At ~80x (under slightly light poluted skies) with my 8" sct the helix nebula is visible, but just barely...enough to know it's there but not really see anything. Without it, the helix isn't visible at all. I've used a 2" version on an Ep that yields around 45x, and under good conditions the view of the helix is stunning. Be aware, it does dim the background stars substantially. You need to know you are pointed in the right area before putting it on.Judging by the looks and the description, I'd say this it basically the same thing as the Baader planetarium version with a celestron label slapped on it.If you don't mind the cool aquamarine blue color, it makes a pretty good filter for dimming down a bright moon for a little lunar observation as well. and you can stack it with other filters to further enhance the view.
I Had a little bit of a rough time learning the Zune software, but reading in a couple online blurbs out there i got it customized to my preferences.I should add that i am not a computer noob, so the software annoyances were easily remedied.............This thing sounds fantastic, 5 Stars, my bose Triports come alive with this player..................wish it could play more than 1 video format, 1 Star for that,............very solid feeling hardware & the operating system on it is fantastic, 5 stars............the clear protective cover on the screen has alot of words printed on it, could have used that, what were they thinking ? 1 star...............i upgraded from an insignia, so you know i'm happy with it.......
I live in San Jose, California. I put this antenna up on my roof. Based on the research I had done, I was expecting to receive somewhere between 30 to 40 channels. I was very surprised when the first scan returned 59 channels! Including UHF and VHF channels. All the major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS) and all the local independent stations in full HD.I'm pointing my antenna at the broadcast towers in San Francisco, which are about 40 miles away on a line, unobstructed. I am not using an amplifier. My roof is quite high, and on top of the roof I've got the antenna on a 10-foot pole, for a total elevation of about 30 feet.I am very happy with this antenna. Easy to assemble. Easy to use. Quality seems ok. Reception is terrific. Cheaper than two months worth of basic cable bills.
The Bose SoundDock system for the iPod offers such clear and rich sound, it really must be heard to be appreciated. I listen to a wide variety of music through my Apple iPhone using this Bose product, and the sound still amazes me months after purchasing the product.For those iPod/iPhone users looking for a high-quality product through which they can listen to their music, this is a fantastic purchase. It is worth hearing this product in person if you are comparing iPod/iPhone music systems to realize what this product offers.Highly recommended.
I'll cut right to the chase. I didn't rate it 3 stars because it's a poor performer. I gave it a 3 because the hype made me expect it to be far better than higher end digicams.Didn't spend a dime on this camera - just cashed in some membership award points from AMEX. These observations are as objective as I can make them.My frame of reference for comparisons is the Fuji 5100. Even though it's only 4 mp, the ability to use 10x zoom equiv to 300 mm without changing lenses and a nearly equivalent array of photo settings would have given me a serious case of buyer's remorse if I had actually paid for the D40.The number one shocker was that what I see through the view finder is not what I get. I set the camera to continuous setting, jumped right into manual mode and started shooting away. I shot over 200 photos of everything from hummingbirds, kids playing indoors and outdoors, and landscapes. My mistake was in thinking that everything I shot would look exactly like the crisp imaging the viewfinder showed me.Wrong!At least 80% of the photos ended up in the recycle bin after loading them in my PC. Almost all of them were too dark.Okay - my mistake. I should have been checking the LCD immediately afterwards to make the necessary shuuter and aperture adjustments. On to another batch of shots. I set the camera to Large and Fine photos then headed to the local harbor with the 18-55 lens kit.This time I also brought along my Fuji 5100. My goal was to set up the same shots as much as possible at both widest angles and max zoom. Obviously, my Fuji would be able to zoom in much closer but I figured that with 50% more pixels, I could crop the D40 shots to give me approximate equivalents.The result is that in ideal lighting conditions, on as level a playing field as I could make it, there's virtually no difference in photo quality. The thing that I really couldn't pass up is the constant reminder that if I had just enough space to take one camera on a trip, I'd take the Fuji S5100 every time. It does everything the D40 can do and more without the need to pack along more lenses.The Fuji S5100, as well as many other higher end digcams, do something that I just can't do without. They show me exactly what my photo will look like before I completey depress the shutter. Pressing halfway, I immediately see what I will get whether I use the viewfinder or LCD.To be fair, so will the D40. Except what you need to "see" is not the subject, but the viewfinder display line under the subject, in particular, the analog exposure bars which tell you if the output will be too bright or too dark. In layman's terms, its a sliding scale with a "0" in the center and bars indicating "+" or "-". The only thing the subject in view will tell you is whether it's in focus or not.So bottom line is this: the D40 is a very, very good camera. Shots are terrific if you plan on letting the camera do the thinking for you with AUTO mode or some of the other preset modes. You can get used to reading the displays and become quite proficient at these. But for nearly the same price, a very good digital camera with high built in zoom will give you photos just as good without the extra "cha-ching" you'll ended up spending on additional lenses.If I didn't have a good digicam already, I'd have probably given this a 4, maybe a 5.
I'm very pleased with the only exception that the "owners manual" was missing from the shipment. Please provide. TIA
After searching internet for right product and price, this Midland product seemed to be just the thing. Being a NE Florida resident in both hurricane and tornado area, the unit is set with SAME codes for contiguous counties/areas. Thankfully it test well in all functions and thankfully it has not been called into use in a real situation. The WX bar is great for up to date NWS reports, recently concerning Sub-tropical storm and the FL/GA smoke situation. Reception is excellent. Great product for great price.
I bought this thinking it would be a good nanny cam. Turns out it is pretty useless. Sound quality is aweful. The picture is fuzzy and only works in really bright light. If it gets even remotely dark, all you see is a green screen. Save your money and buy something that works
Purchased these from Amazon after demo'ing them at Frys and Circuit City (the latter in conjunction with the PSW10 sub, which I also purchased).The Monitor 50 gives an extremely detailed, clean sound. Some may consider it sterile, but I prefer the detail this speaker gives, particularly with vocals, guitar and piano. Bass response is so-so for a speaker this size. 5.25" drivers could use some help, hence the sub, but they do sound nice even without the sub. Highly recommended, especially with a quality subwoofer.
I have owned this modem for almost 10 years, using it on a constant basis. I recently had a day of spotty service from my Cable Internet Provider. I called and the agent told me my modem was outdated and was on the "kill" list. We waxed poetic about how reliable it is and I mentioned that it sucks to finally find a piece of easy-peasy worry-free technology that just WORKS, only to have it become obsolete by my cable company's "upgrade". Ugh!He told me this is a DOCSIS 1 modem and they are now running at DOCSIS 2, and soon, DOCSIS 3. So, buyer beware. He said I could upgrade to a DOCSIS 2, but buying a DOCSIS 3 would prevent me from having to upgrade yet again in the near future.I rely on reviews here at Amazon to help me make informed buying choices. I hope this review has helped you in the same manner. If you voted this as helpful, I Thank You! :)
In researching FM transmitters for my iPod I kept coming back to this one, so I purchased it. I am very satisfied with my purchase. It works great even in the busy DC metro area (I ended up tuning mine to 93.3, no static). I have found that if you keep the cord from getting kinked or curled the sound is great. Occasionally I have to switch to other stations, but only rarely. I also like the feature that you can program up to 3 stations on it. Great buy!
Now you can connect your notebook computer to a 10BaseT or BaseTX network in just minutes, very convenient. It allows you to share files, printers,Internet connections and other stuff. This also automatically adjust their speed and duplex to any 10BaseT or 100BaseTX network.Great features include low voltage operation, a 32KB file buffer and hot swap capability.It should be compatible with most laptops and it supports multi operating systems too, a good buy.
I bought this item for my son. It is a good MP# for the money. I checked around at local electronic stores and this one was recommended over the Ipod shuffle. The only complaint is that the sound quality isn't crisp. Good sound, but not great.
This amp has a good sound, but if you are looking to drive signals in the 40 to 80 Hz range, you should consider a different amplifier. This amplifier does not have a flat response curve, and with the crossover adjustment set to the highest range (180 Hz) the amplifier starts to attenuate as high as 200 Hz. By the time you reach the lower frequency range, the attenuation is very high, making this subwoofer amp a poor choice for subwoofers.
I bought a Rhino Skin Aluminium Case b4 I got this iConcepts Aluminum Hard Case.The Rhino Skin one is too bulky and each time when I need to take the stylus, I have to raise my ipaq from the case to get it.Too troublesome. I returned the Rhino Skin.But the iConcepts one is just marvelous! I love it.The size is just nice. Buy it.
When I bought my iMac about a year ago, it was bundled with the Lexmark Z23 printer. While a bit skeptical of the printer initially (I had never heard of Lexmark before I ordered the computer), I quickly came to truly enjoy it!!!I cannot speak to the PC software, but the Macintosh software for the Z23 is excellent. Everything is rather straightforward in terms of installation and usability. Printing can be done on four quality levels, and all can be selected and saved as defaults (using "Quick" is great for black-ink-only documents, such as word processing documents, to save ink - and the quality is just as great and readable as if using "Best"). The Print Monitor icon which usually sits on the desktop is replaced by a friendlier and easier-to-use Lexmark version.Perhaps best of all, the Z23 works quite nicely with my 7-port USB hub, even though almost all the ports are in use. Even when printing while using another device connected to the hub, there is no slowdown in data transmission unless the CPU is working on a clock-intensive task (such as opening a Web page with heavy formatting dictates).Print quality is excellent. Occasionally, perhaps once per week, I need to realign the print cartridges. Otherwise, the images look absolutely flawless in "Best" quality, and great in "Better" (which is what I generally use for printing color images). "Quick" is great for documents requiring only black ink, as mentioned above. And Z23 printer ink can be purchased at a wide variety of stores which sell office and/or computer products.The Lexmark Z23 should be strongly considered by anyone looking for a new and fairly cheap printer. The low cost should not deter anyone from this gem!!!
I don't want to sound like others who say they never write a review, but I will say I WAS going to write a negative review...until I figured it out.I've had Harmony remotes like other reviewers and enjoyed the computer interface. Easy and intuitive. That was NOT the case with the RF20. Directions seemed to be complicated, yet oversimplified if that makes any sense. The examples weren't about anything I wanted to do. And the DVD? Just two lame actors that basically read the manual verbatim. Needless to say I was frustrated....VERY frustrated...to to the point I considered shipping it back. Then I said, wait, I be damned if I can't figure this thing out.I have a projector, so I also need the audio to come on with everything...TV, Blu-ray, Netflix(Roku box) and so the macros were the way to go, but like I said, the example was how to turn multiple things on at once...no intelligence built in. After a couple hours, everything clicked...no pun. Suddenly, there wasn't anything I couldn't do with this thing...and it all made so much sense. One by one, I was able to put the remotes in storage....even the obscure ones that weren't listed in the manual. Now I'm the biggest fan. I only gave this a 4, because of all the initial hassel, but now I would give it a 5+. For the money, there is nothing that compares functionally or for the money...period!!!
We ordered Verbatim disks but received Maxell. At first was very disappointed because we were told by the software company that we must use Verbatim. I submitted a unfavorable review at that time. Out of 30 disks there were only two disks that did not work properly so up grading my opinion at this time.
Device worked very well with Windows 7, contrary to some suggestions that only the "premium" (i.e. more expensive)devices would. Just loaded the driver and plugged it in, simple as that. Terminal program I used was TeraTerm, but I am sure it will work seamlessly with any comparable program.
Plug and play with Windows XP pro. Did use install disc and everything worked well. Took 5 minutes to install. Has great reception, picks up better signal than my other laptop with built in wireless card. Can't beat it for 12 dollars after shipping!
The product itself is fine but the cartridge I received was a month and a half away from expiration and the price should have been drastically reduced to reflect that.
I've had mine for about 7 months and absoloutly love it. The sound is excellent, the controlls are easy to use and the battery life is very good (the battery doesn't drain when the power is shut off). The picture is very good provided you have it at the optimum angle. Perfect for airline trips. Heck, thats why I bought it. The remote is easy to use, but don't lose it because you only have a limited number of controls on the unit. Very light weight and slips easily into a carry on bag. Hooks up easily to your home TV when desired. Like I said....I love it!
It is advertised as an extension cable but it has two different ends. Can't use it. I already tossed the packaging so I can't return it. (Who would think that an extension cord would be anything but an extension cord????)Don't know if the picker grabbed the wrong item or if Belkin is the problem. Unfortunate
The Avery Dark T-Shirt InkJet Iron-On Transfers are a very cool product useful for putting your images on dark material where regular transfers will not work. Saddly, don't expect to use the whole page for your design.These perform exactly as expected, with great image quality and no problems feeding through my printer, right up to the point where you attempt to peel the backing off before ironing on the transfer. I spent a good 1/2 hour trying to remove the backing, using every trick possible before resorting to making a "small" rip (as the instructions suggest) to get it started. This worked most of the time, but it means that you can't use the whole sheet since you have to rip it to remove the backing. We learned to only print about 3/4 of the page to give us plenty of ripping space.After you get the backing off, these iron on to your cotton material and really do look great. Be sure to read and follow the directions.I'll look for another brand, but will continue to use these if a better solution isn't out there.
I received this camera as a gift for Christmas in 2005. I am still using it without any problems to this day. I dropped this camera on cement steps and it still works. This camera takes great pictures, no fuzziness or blurring unless you dont have a steady hand. I have used this tons of times without problems. I even took a photograph with it that won Best Of Show at the local art fair. Battery drain can be bad with any digital camera if you use the screen. If you get name-brand batteries, they will last longer. It mainly depends on whether or not you use the viewing screen to frame the picture. The one problem I did have was when I got impatient and did not let the camera finish saving the picture to the card and tried to take another picture then shut the camera off. It "corrupted" (half of the picture had the film negative look) a few pictures on the memory card. You should let the camera finish saving the picture before trying to take the next one just to be safe.All in all, I have taken some amazing pictures with this camera and some not so amazing ones (thanks to me) When I have a steady hand or tripod, this camera takes SHARP & CLEAR pictures. 5mp is great for anything up to 8x10I would recommend the HP M415 to anyone looking for a great Point and Shoot
I really liked the item. It was better than another that I bought from a different seller, and @ a better price.
The only reason this doesn't get five stars is because it's not perfect, but it's very very good. When driving on some curvy back roads in West Virginia it got a bit confused about the proper route and took me through a private neighborhood with only one exit, the way I came in. I was also searching for a gas station while I was there and found that gas stations it had listed were no longer there and there were others that existed elsewhere. A little frustrating when the gas light has been on for a few minutes. I have not experienced any of these issues in Virginia, where I live.Other than that, the detour button is helpful and has already saved me a lot of frustration. I've also started being adventurous on my ride home from work letting the GPS recalculate the best route after each time I disobey its recommendation.Additionally, you should purchase a 1 gig SD card to accompany the c320 because the new version 8 of the maps software will fit all of the US and Canada on that one card. Perfect for cross country excursions!I would recommend this to anyone wanting a high quality GPS for a very low cost!
replaced a cheap 8 inch sony sub. and i must tell you for a 189.00 bucks im very happy. it goes very well with my center channel cs-20, and my yamaha reciever. can't wait till i get my rtia3 speakers very happy . ps amazon rocks ........... great service and on time delivery thanks again
I was able to transfer 965 MB from an internal hd on my computer through a USB 2.0 multi card reader in 4 mins. and 40 sec. That ends up roughly 3.4 MB/sec. To check data integrity, I ran a bitwise comparison between the source and target directories, which completed in an amazing 3 mins. and 11 sec. So, the read speed on this card is at least 5 MB/sec.The hd was a slave unit, don't know if that impacted on the write limit. In any case, this card is faster than most on the market, and with the rebate ended up being cheaper than all of them. Color me satisfied.
Our TV arrived in perfect condition, plugged in and worked great. The picture quality is super. Glad we made the purchase.
I bought one of each of the 64G flash drives to test. We drew a 2 gig group of files off of a server to use as a base.When we did the Corsair, it took 4 minutes to copy the 2 gig of data. when we used the same group of date to copy to theKingston drive ( on the same computer) it took over 12 minutes. And it looked like it did a burst of files then stoppedand repeated this till all the files were copied.The Corsair was seen by Windows 7 and was available to use in a very short amount of time. the kingston drive took almost aminute to load up and give us a drive letter.(Why ?) And we have already used other Kingston drives on this test PC.Using Snow Leopard I got the same results. the Corsair was available to use quicker and did not falter. On Windows XP Prowe got similar results. Faster transfer times from the Corsair is worth the price. We will sell the Kingstion drive.I have 22 years of computer experience and I came back and bought 4 more Corsair's for us to use on campus.(Amazon had the cheapest price)
I got this free from HP when I bought a computer. I suspect HP sells these printers so cheaply because they make bigger money selling you ink.I haven't had any problems with it - software or performance. But it's just adequate. After making 10 copies the ink indicator was at 2/3. It really only scans marginally well. If you want it for color scans or pictures take time to research better printers.HP makes good moderate-use printers and this is one.
I am not happy at all with my new camera. Easy to use but the quality of the image is quite low. Sometimes the commands are not responding at the first push button.Add more money and try something else.
I bought this scanner to scan in about 150 old black and white family photos, and they all came out very nicely. I scanned only a handful of color pictures, and they were fine as well.Some experiences I had using the scanner:- smaller pictures end up getting a better final resolution- the quality is great for pictures, but only average for text; for example newspaper articles don't scan well enough to allow you to read smaller text- I was able to scan aout 30 pictures in an hour- scanning multiple photos is usually easy: you don't have to crop a big image into the individual photos because the scanning software figures out the picture boundaries. However, occasionally the picture boundary detection stuff messes up and the scanner detects 1 fewer picture than was in the scanner, forcing you to rescanFor some old polaroids, the scanned picture was clearer and brighter than the polaroid. it brought out the picture inan amazing way.
Have continued to enjoy these earphones from day one of purchase. The quality of sound was noticeably better and Ilove the long cord.
Greatest purchase ever!The shipping cost more than the product, I may purchase another very soon..The cable is very long and more flexible than all others I ever purchased!
I've had mine for about a year now, and it is wonderful. I didn't want to spend the money on an iPod, and I had several friends who had MD players.I can put 2 or 3 cd's on one disc, and that's a plus. The only problem is you have to carry the discs with you if you want to change. At least they're about 1/4 the size of a cd.I got mine from Best Buy for $150. My mom originally bought me a Rio mp3 player, but it wasn't able to hold the amount of music that I wanted, so we returned it and upgraded.Sonic Stage (the music software) is not that easy to use, and I hope they make it easier to organize and find music in future releases. I wish that the MD player was compatable with Windows Meadia player, but unfortunately it's not. The Quick Burner, however, is very easy to use and gets the job done without a fuss.THE BOTTOM LINE: MD players can play as much music as you can give them. They're sleek and compact. They're very nice for the price.
works real wellhavent had a single problem yet in 2 months.. its just sad to hear that toshiba is discontinueing the production of itthe only thing i dont like about it.. which u can get used to.. is the remote tv volume controlsafter a few uses they get where u gotta push hard to get the volume to change (or at least it seems this way)
Needed SVGA cable to connect laptop to external monitor. This one was inexpensive, arrived in less time than I expected, and does exactly what I wanted. Handles 1280 x 768 screen resolution in fine form. The only negative is that it's heavy and stiff, and curving it around other things on my desk took some arranging. Overall, a great value.
When I got this for my daughter, I was a bit skeptical but I know she needed a speaker for her mp3 and I love creative products. When it came out of the box, I was even more skeptical, it is the size of an eyeglass case. I love her speakers. They are just loud enough and can go anywhere. I highly recommemend them.
I bought this router thinking that it would give me extended range over my previous DI-624. Its range is actually even worse. I can't believe they even put this product on the market. Their claim of 8x the range is simply false advertising. Don't waste your time with this. Shame on you D-Link.
Ordered on Monday with the free shipping option, arrived on Wed. Can't beat that for speed. Thank you Amazon for that kind of service. I love the freedom from the wires. Keyboard is very sharplooking. The white letters in sharp contrast to the black keys, so very easy to read even in low light. The keys respond with a light touch, so can type really fast. Definitely not as quiet as a laptop keyboard, tho. Mouse feels good. I don't mind the clicking - it just gives a very postive response feel. Don't know how long the batteries will last because I've just attached everything, and was so excited about being free from catching wires that I just had to write immediately. Reason for only 3 stars is that when I load the program CD, the laptop totally stops responding. If I put the CD in after I power up, the screen goes black, and I have to use the start key to power off. If I leave the CD in when I start, it just doesn't. Have to research the reason for that. So for now, just plain and ordinary use of the mouse and keyboard for typing, everything works great. I wished I had done this years ago.
The Sirius product works great. However, I did have to buy a separate cable to plug into my speaker system. The cables that come with the product do not fit a standard head phone jack so you are required to purchase one that will actually work. Once you find the cable, the product works great!
SINCE THIS 4X6 PAPER IS FOR MY LASER PRINTER SAMSUNG CLP 3175 IT IS NOT AS GLOSSY AS PAPER FOR MY INKJET. FOR ONE PHOTO AT A TIME IT DOES VERY NICELY. HOWEVER FOR ONE RIGHT BEHIND ANOTHER THE PHOTO GET BURN SPOTS.SINCE THIS IS THE ONLY PHOTO PAPER FOR LASER PRINTERS I'M STUCK WITH IT. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANOTHER PAPER MANUFACTURER THAT PRODUCES PHOTO PAPER FOR A LASER PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT BIZUBUNTU@GMAIL.COM
its my belief that this unit is plagued with a cooling design flaw. It trips after only 30 mins of play due to heat. I bought 2 and they both have the same issue. Unless you plan on mounting this unit under a fan or your car's a/c vent, I dont recommend this product.
Like many others who have reviewed this product, I'm a food blogger. And unlike some other food bloggers out there, blogging is not my job. It's the job I do when I get home from work...most times, long after the sun has gone down. Since I got this light, the difference has been absolutely astonishing. My photos do legitimately look like they were taken in natural, daytime light, even when they're being taken at midnight. The material does feel a little lower quality, but it's held up just fine with no issues in the year+ I've had it. My only real issue has been the reflector, which falls down a lot, is flimsy, and doesn't actually reflect all that well. But other than that, I'm so glad I bought this. My photography has improved so much because of it.
Being a vegan my family and I eat a lot of beans, soups and grains. I generally would just buy eden's organic canned beans or spend hours making a big pot. Not anymore!!! I can make black beans in 30 min, that includes heat up time, cooking time 4min, and pressure release time. Garbanzo beans are amazing out of the pressure cooker, forget canned!The pan itself is surprisingly heavy duty. Very nice construction for price and brand. Easy to assemble handles and cleanse up easier than my stainless steel pans.I will be honest. When it first arrived it took a week for me to muster up courage to use it! My first recipe was black bean soup from the instruction booklet. It was a hit! My second recipe was a lentil stew that I would normally cook on the stove top, I just add all ingredients and fill with liquid up to the first line and cook according to instruction book times. So easy and so fast! The pan sits on my counter top and never gets put away because I use it sooooo much! I subscribed and save ordered eden's organic dried black beans, pinto, garbanzo and lentils over the month and have saved so much money cooking them in the pressure cooker vs buying canned!The only negative I have found is and it could be me but I can't cook brown rice in it to save my life. It recommends you put it a dish then place dish inside pressure cooker and cook. I tried this, cooked for 25 min and it was not cooked at all. I will keep playing around with it.
If you are tired of losing cds you have come to the right place.This thing is awsome.It has all my favorite music on here;Kiss Michael Jackson Smashing Pumpkins The Simpsons and Aerosmith.This thing is not cheap,but not expencive.It dosen't even skip so when I am in the car,perfect sound.Even the songs aren't in order,there is a solution.Put numbers like 01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,etc.etc.etc.etc.I am 10 years old and I still figured out how to work this thing.For Christmas,I wanted an Ipod but I got a YEPP.Then I ordered this and it rocks the house.
this speaker, when combined with my sony AV receiver and my ipod as main music player, brings out the musics/songs alive and it certainly sounds much better than ipod hi-fi hype....the best part is the price! ipod hi-fi costs $350, but this bose 201 speaker costs approx. $200 and my sony AV receiver cost me $200 thus total $400 spent for much better sound! This speaker is very affordable and it will certainly beat other speakers @ it's price range!! If you look for magnet-rumbling sound quality, I'd suggest you look for yamaha's since my mom have them in my living room which certainly is bigger speaker than my bose hence better sound quality....*and hence much bigger price*
I bought this lens for $2,260 from Amazon -(excellent seller,very fast,best prices). The lens generally performs well, F8 improves the sharpness, but is quite soft when used wide open at 300mm (f2.8), especially at the edge of the frame. Auto focus can struggle in low light conditions, but generally seems fast and efficient.It's a 300mm lens that gives an aperture of f2.8 for about half the price of the equivalent Nikon or Cannon primes.The 120-300mm zoom range is really nice to have.
While not an electronics afficianado we are very happy with our purchase.Great picture with Cable HD Stations. We are using the digital TV Tuner not a cable box as this is a secondary TV in the bedroom and we just ran a cable from the wall jack to the TV. Can't get much easier to set up.We are not using a home theater and sound is very good for a bedroom TV.We are not using Blu-ray or HD DVD so we are not testing the picture to it's limits. The only down side(very minimal) is some shadowing during sports events which I am told is inherent in all LCD TV's. The blacks are great which I am told is a real test for LCD'c
You get what you pay for.. this cheap cable cuts out during use at times. Better to spend a few dollars more on one that actually works reliably. I swapped this one out for a better cable and no longer have issues with my monitor randomly turning off.
Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilization ZoomI love this camera! I have been able to take professional looking shots right out of the box. I am looking forward to learning the manual settings and expanding my knowledge of photography. I almost bought the Cannon S3 but when I checked it out at the local store, the LCD screen on this one was so much easier to see. I was able to focus outside the store window and snap a shot of a car driving by as though it was standing still. I am very happy with this and have many friends that have put it on their wish list after seeing my pictures.
This crossover is really a necessity to provide the necessary fidelity to his audio system, thanks to him I can enjoy my music without any distortion. I really recommend this machine.
Although it came in a day after I left for a trip, as soon as I got home I charged my ipod. This is the second time I buy one of these (the other was a gift to my sister). Nonetheless, a great good working product.
I'm VERY disappointed in this machine. It takes way too long to buff out scratches. If you need a disc repair machine that can quickly buff out moderate to heavy scratches, don't buy the aleratec CG disc repair system!! You'll be waiting all day. They claim that it can clean most heavy scratches in 10 minutes or less. But it's more like 45 minutes or more.I'm also very disappointed in the final finish it leaves on the discs. It's terrible. It leaves a swirl pattern of light scratches. I thought it was because of dirty polishing fluid or pads, so I replaced everything, but the scratches still show up.Also, after only 1 week of having it, one of the shafts that holds one of the buffing pads broke. It cost me 35 dollars to replace.I don't recommend this machine. Especially considering its price. For $350 it should do a much better job than it does.
I see quite a few complaints about the print quality on glossy paper, but I also agree with those who say that that is simply the nature of pigment ink. As it stands, I have found this printer to provide a satisfactory introduction to pigment ink-jet printing if you adjust a few things about your thinking :) When I bought it, I was not at all concerned with print speed, thinking that to be an extremely low priority when compared to image quality. I wanted something that could print larger formats, and have the prints be durable. Its print quality in my eyes surpasses that of my Canon S820 (RIP) and i860 when fed good paper. It seems to be sturdily made, and compared to what I have owned, it does excellent black and white prints, which opens another door for me (even if the high-gloss door is now closed). Yes, the colors are not as punchy as the dye printers on some media, but they do seem to be more of a match to what I see on-screen, meaning that if I want punch it should be in my original image first. On the other hand, if I have a subtle tone in my image, I have no worries about being able to print it. Long story short, look at your pictures, look at the paper you want to use, then go choose a printer. If you require an accurate print on fine-art paper at a decent variety of sizes, it is not a bad choice, but profiles are easier to find for the Epsons.
My head doesn't even come close to touching the top part of these headphones and I never use the shortest setting on headphones! They also push pretty hard against my ears giving me a headache after a short while and the foam covers are useless. The speakers feel like their digging into your head. The sound is good, not GREAT, but good for a pair of headphones at this price. I expected better after reading so many rave reviews. Either people's standards are very low or my head is freakishly misshapen.....maybe both :)
I took a few pictures as soon as I received this lens and was immediately impressed. I has always loved taking close up photos and intimate portraits and this is the lens to do that with. It is no Canon L lens but it is just fine for what I need it for. I highly recommend this lens for someone who wants to get into macro photography, take amazing portraits or use it as a general everyday lens.
I have used this lens for a while since I can't afford the 1.4L version. It is a little noisy, but not as bad as some say. People make it sound like it's an X-1 breaking the sound barrier when it focuses, for goodness sakes. It takes clean, sharp images and the focal length is great.
This server works great with the powerbook G4 (MAC). I purchased this server without checking for compatibility and it works flawlessly (note I just set it up today). I hooked the D link server up through an outdated microsoft wireless router (mn700). I also have the somewhat outdated hp deskjet 920C that I hooked directly into the print server and so far everything works reliably. You probably can't find a better deal for $35.
This is a fine headset for around the home or at work . It is very comfortable to wear and the sound is crystal clear . You cannot go wrong for the price .
Look at how much you're saving on this cable... use that money to buy one of these:http://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Wire-Stripper-with-Cutter/dp/B0002KR95W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1291499829&sr;=8-1You will NEED it for this cable. The insulation is a real pain, but the stripper makes VERY quick work of it. You'll need to use scissors or a knife to separate the two halves, but I don't have any special product recommendations there, haha.So, 12ga or not? The PE dielectric thread takes the place of a lot of missing copper, but again, look at the price and compare it to 16ga stranded (without fillers).The pins that it comes with are very snug when you get them on, and seem to be no better or worse than any other pin. I bought some spring clip style speakers and the pins fit great (as one would expect)... my receiver, on the other hand, will accept bare wire, bent pins (only available from Monster due to a nonsense patent they hold), or real banana plugs. I successfully bent 3 pins to fit them into my receiver posts, but when I got to the 4th one, I broke it, and then ordered a full set of bananas to re-terminate all 9 of the ends at the receiver.Conclusion: Don't try to make these pins do something they don't want to - only use them with spring clips! I should point out that even if you throw the pins away and just use the wire, its still cheaper than many of the other solutions out there.VERY IMPORTANT: if you allow your speaker wire ends to touch when the amp is sending power, you're going to have a bad day. Do yourself and your equipment a favor by picking up some 3/8" shrink tubing in various colors so that you can cover these highly conductive pins and color code them.
I appreciate the keyboard design. With some practice, I am sure I would have gotten used to the keyboard layout (keep mis-typing). I can even get around the hight and bulkiness of it, even though it is too hig for the keyboard drawer on my desk. What I simply could not accept was how sticky the keys are. I even thought it was a defective keyboard. But then I went back and re-read the reviews and realized that I missed that about this keyboard, in the negative reviews. For someone with arthiritic wrists or some other musculoskeletal problem of the hands, sticky keyboards are simply not an option. It defeats the purpose of a an ergonomic keyboard.
This is a very nice light stand. It is nicely constructed from good materials. Easy to open, and you can't beat the price for a light stand in this price category with air cushioning. If you have looked at other light stands, you know that they can be very pricey. Don't be fooled by branding...you'll only be buying someone's name...not better quality. This is a very good stand.I highly recommend this stand. I recently took it to a wedding, where I was shooting formals on a staircase. It's very stable, even with a studio strobe mounted 6 or more feet off of the floor.
I purchase this Focal Reducer in order to take better pictures through my large-apperture Telescope (12 inches apperture). This is a great accesory in order to take better wide-field images of Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters and the Moon with large Telescopes. I use it with my Canon Digital Rebel and my Meade DSI cameras.You probably don't need this focal reducer if you have small apperture scopes (most refractors).
You will need this much capacity if you want to take lots of pictures with your DSLR camera.
These speakers sound and look fantastic. I would imagine most of the people in the market for a mid range speaker have a home theater set up. Bass is a personal preference, if you like your bass heavy you'll need a sub. What these speakers excel at is reproducing incredibly clear mid and high range frequencies. They are rated to go down to 40hz, but you will probably want to set your crossovers at 70 to 80 give or take. I have 200 watts running to them using their bi-amping capabilities and they rock. House filling sound with no distortion or apologies and a high level of detail at all sound levels.Some people reading this may be suprised that I said mid range speakers. If all you know about speakers is Best Buy and Tweeter you've only seen the tip of the iceberg. This is Polk's upper mid level speaker and will blow away your expectations. You would really need to spend well into the thousands to get to the next level of performance. You would also need seperate amplifiers to power that type of equipment which can get messy and expensive.Fit and finish is way above what you would expect in this price range, I would highly recommend going with the Cherry finish. The black oak looks nice, but the Cherry looks amazing. The pictures online don't do the wood grain and seamless edges justice.I have these running with a polk CSI30 center channel speaker and a 500 watt subwoofer. Over the past 6-8 months I have been upgrading my home theater one piece of equipment at a time to take advantage of the new high resolution audio formats that Blu-ray DVD's offer. I did a lot of research before I purchase these and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I bought these for 400 a pair. Polk is rolling this model line out to make room for the RTI A series, the new version is the RTIA5 which is an identical speaker in a slightly different cabinet for twice the price. I would highly recommend you pick up a pair of the RTI8's at these crazy clearence prices before they are gone.
The Diamond series from Wharfedale has been winning a number of awards and getting excellent reviews. The 8.4 too is definitely the best floorstanding speaker you can buy at this price point.With smooth mids and highs, it never sounds too bright or &quot;in-your-face&quot;. Also, the dual woofers (one more than the 8.3s) ensure ample bass...The only negative I can come up with is their low sensitivity (86 db) - so you will need a decent amp to power them!
Bought this to go with my new Canon a720. At full resolution can hold over 500 photos. Works great.
Pros: Lots of airflow, great aerodynamics if you do the cabeling right. I paired mine with a modular PSU to reduce cords. The temp on my e6850 has never exceeded 23 degrees C as measured by abit uGuru, however, I am not a gamer.CPU cooler is a Thermaltake V1 and it just barely fits with the added Aerocool side fan. GeForce 8600GT fits fine. Has lots of drive bays.Cons: the fans are 4 pin molex. Haven't been able to find the right gender adapter for my mobo so had to cable them in to PSU. Can't control the fan speed this way unless you have a seperate controller or open up the case. Hasn't been an issue though. I set them all to low and let my mobo control the 2 Aerocools I installed-one in the side and one in the middle of the chassis.I would have given this case 5 stars if the fan connections were 3 pin.Overall, I would buy this case again.
i got one, connect to hub and burn, cos i dont know what happend, i bought another, fist connect directly and work well, when connect to hub, BURN!!!!i send email to microtek, they told some recomendations but they say that they are not responsible.... but they dont tellme that a can not connect to hub...the scanner is good, but the service dont.i think i will try another company,
I was very satisfied at how quickly the binoculars arrived. They worked out perfectly at the concert we attended!
I spent quite awhile comparing various cameras in this class (Canon S2 IS, Sony DSCH1, Fuji S5200), but after going to Best Buy to actually hold all of them, I was most comfortable with the P850. I was a little nervous since it hasn't been out for very long and there aren't many professional reviews on it yet, but it had all of the features I was looking for and the initial user reviews looked good. As far as my photography history goes, I like to take pictures, but have only ever had basic point and shoot cameras. This will be my first camera which I can exercise manual control over the aperture, shutter speed, etc.I've had the camera for a few days now and have had the chance to play around with it. I went to the museum first, and found that it took excellent pictures considering the low-light situation. I was disappointed in the limits of the image stabilization feature, but I understand that there's only so much it can do when there's low light and consequently slow shutter speeds. I'd say that I probably got 1 out of 5 long-zoomed shots to be clear in the museum. Outside at the park was a different story. Even at full zoom, all of the shots were crystal clear.Since I don't know much about aperture, shutter speed, white balance, etc, yet, all the shots I took this weekend were using the various 'Scene' settings (macro, flower, museum, landscape, etc). I was impressed with how well the pictures came out - the improvement over the pictures I used to take with my previous digital camera is amazing! I plan on learning more about the other capabilities of this camera, but even without using the more advanced settings, it still produced great photos!Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and I'm looking forward to testing out all of the various features!
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the construction of the HDMI cable isn't top notch like that of overly priced Monster Cables (fancy looking plug ends, extra insulation, etc...). But in all honesty, the construction doesn't matter. It's well made for what I paid for it and it does a GREAT job with no setbacks. There is no reason to spend more money on a fancy cable when this one does the same thing. It's a solid, well built, albeit cheap looking, cable that does the job it was intended for. It goes behind the TV so nobody sees it anyways. I'd definitely purchase it again with no regrets!
I hooked mine into a new DHT-487DV home theatre system. Followed guide and fiddled with Setup -> Inputs which recommended audio going to DVR component jacks--big mistake as to screwed up playback for the DVD player. Switched it to AUX audio and the conflicts disappeared. Excellant sound quality, especially on my 192kbps MP3s and better. Worked with 4GB Nano and 30GB iPod with Video. Navigation via remote tricky, with no skip-forward/backward or song display on receiver, but everything else works. Caveat: tech support informs me this unit not firmware upgradable and some functionality with newer iPod (9/2007 or later) lost--he recommended ASD-3N (networked) or ASD-3W (wireless networked) that is firmware upgradable.
The Audiotron (AT) performs as advertised and then some. My current configuration consists of the AT-100, ethernet hardwired to a Linksys BEFSR41 10/100 router/switch with all the music stored on a Tritton Tri-NAS 120 network drive. With this setup, I can play music whether my computers are running or not, which, I have not seen as a feature on any of the comparable devices which all require server side software to be running on the computer (somebody feel free to correct me if I am mistaken).BEFORE YOU BUY, I highly recommend (especially in light of some of the critisisms listed in other reviews on the AT) that you read the user's guide (available as PDF on Amazon or Turtle Beach websites) to familiarize yourself with the capabilities and limitations of the AT. That way, there are no surprizes when you get it home. THEN, read them again while you set the AT up. While the AT works pretty much right out of the box, there are a number of tweaks that will expand it's capabilities. I also made use of the extensive knowledge base on the Turtle Beach Website to find the info for configuring the AT with my NAS drive.Also, taking the time to ensure that your MP3/WMA, file tags are fairly complete and consistent as far as Track #, Artist, Album, and Genre will make search and playback functions much more intuitive. This is accomplished quite easily if you are ripping your own but may take some time to re-edit downloaded files (which can be done with included Audiostation software or any number of shareware/freeware programs). This may seem pretty obvious, but it is apparent that some persons are having trouble with the AT's playback order. So far, I have had no problems with getting songs to play in their correct album order.I am using the optical output and the sound is excellent. I have read in other places that the sound from the analog outputs is less than stellar so if your receiver does not include optical inputs, you may want to consider an outboard D/A converter.All in all, I am very pleased with my Audiotron. If you READ THE USER'S GUIDE and do a little work up front to properly tag your audio files, you will have a very versatile and capable digital jukebox system.
Ive had my NetDisk for about 3 months now and i must say, What a great Product! Installation was a snap. Through USB i didnt even have to do much of anything. I did experiance a small issue with Ethernet mode but after talking to thier supurb tech support staff i soon found the issue to be my fault. But after that everything has been great! I would highly recommend this product!
This is so simple it should be a Myth... but it's NOT. A USB Docking Port that gives a PC or Laptop(especially cool & easy) The ability of Great Analogue/Digital 5.1 Surround, Multi-port access of S/PDIF Digital, USB 2.0 ... even Ethernet. The BIG PLUS~ 24Bit 5.1 Surround Sound in... READY? EAX Advancd HD... even a chordless REMOTE! It's Amazingly SIMPLE~ NO BRAINER ... 5-STARZ
This player works great. I have had none of the problems with the SonicStage file management software that others have reported. The software does exactly what it is supposed to and is not diffucult to use. I love this player - its everything I expected.
This review is primarily for home owners who are considering this device.The Cisco Aironet 113x WAPs are solid, professional devices. The 113x's are very configurable, and provide an exceptional feature set, reliability and distance -- even in congested areas. BUT: they require a very tech savvy consumer to configure them properly.Tech Notes:- This devices does not include a DHCP server -- the default config uses the DHCP server on your wired LAN -- there is NO default IP address.- If default configuration does not work, you will need to use the console interface -- you'll need a serial connection and understanding of telnet.- Securing the device requires an understanding of the difference between WEP and WPA and use of hex keys (no ASCII)If any of the above is confusing or scary, you might consider one of the Linksys WAPs (Linksys was recently purchased by Cisco). They tend to be more sensitive to traffic congestion and have lower range, but they are much easier to configure.
Ipod was great and saved my about $50 ordering through Amazon and not Apple. Thanks Amazon!
What is there to say, wanted some smaller cables to reduce clutter. These cat6 are sturdy and don't feel cheap at all. Very happy with them.
I purchased this when I got a pink Casio camera for my daughter. Now she can take as many pictures as she wants with plenty of room to spare. Thanks.
As a professional guide & hunter in both South Africa & Zimbabwe I have seen every binocular and or range finders ever made. Without doubt these are the brightest and sharpest on the market. No need to carry and additional range finder. They are some what expensive.. but you get what you pay for. Worth every cent.+++
It's been at least 3 years since I purchased this wireless router. The default firmware is ok but I found 3rd party firmwares like Thibor 15c and Tomato makes the WRT54GL even more stable, especially during heavy use. We actually use this workhorse in a small business environment and it works wonderfully. It is an aging product but I have yet to find a Wireless-N + Gigabit router that I feel comfortable enough to replace the WRT54GL. When it's time to retire this unit, the most recent release by Linksys / Cisco (E4200) looks very promising (based on technical reviews that have been published). Until the E4200 is readily available and/or its price comes down considerably, I will be sticking with the tried and true WRT54GL.
I really like my new Sony VCR it's easy to hook up and pretty basic. I wanted just a vcr to watch movies and record and I also have Sony products I never have problems with. I like the Sony SLV-N750 Full Chassis 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR it comes with a nice remote and easy to use than my old one, and I received my vcr in great time and was package very well,and handling my order was great service. I would buy other mechantice from WorldWide Distributors. If anyone looking for a VCR I get this modelSONY SLV-N750 FULL CHASSIS 4-HEAD HI-FI VCR.Ann Hjelmeland, Waukon, IA
I had the same problem with this product as other reviewers: I couldn't push the buttons through the plastic screen. I ended up just cutting off the part of the screen over the controls, which wasn't very difficult, and now it works pretty well. I don't have any issues with the rubbery case emptying my pockets, but then I don't usually keep it in my pockets. I also don't find the velcro strap to be unstable: I just wrap it a little tighter and it works great for my runs. There aren't many armband cases for the zen micro on the market, so sure it would be great if there were a better one, but this one isn't bad and it's the best one I've found.
I ordered this headset for my AT&T; SL82118 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Telephone with Answering System. It works fine for the price. But the MIC could have been better or longer.. As it is not long enough to reach the mouth to grasp the words/sounds. I had to shout to be audible. I am going to dump this one.Not going to work if I have to shout.
I have had this camera for about nine months, and love the zoom and it takes great pictures. About 2 weeks ago after downloading about 200 pictures to the computer from a 128 meg card, the camera lost power and wouldn't power back up. I had to send it in for repairs, which I found to be a flat rate repair of a high price if your warranty has expired. While researching online to try to find what had happened I also found that many others had the same problem, and it appears to be something that Olympus shoud recall and fix. It appears that if the batteries get low, the power circut board burns out! Because of this problem I would tell everyone to beware of this camera, snd it appears that other Olympus models have this same problem. I have purchased a card reader so as not to have the batteries get low when downloading, and hope this will solve the problem. If it breaks again, I will just throw this camera away as the cost of repair is too high.
As for the people writing the other reviews on this product, you should not speak if you know nothing about Broadband. First of all, this booster will NOT increase your docsis cable modem speeds, no matter what you hear. This amplifier, installed correctly (at the entry point of your home) will boost your forward signal by +15db (allowing return signals to pass). Most cable modem operating level ranges are +15 to -15, so if your within that range on your cable modems operating frequency (for example 705mhz) there is no need for a booster. If you are on the treshhold of signal, like -17db, then this amp will be beneficial to you. Your GUI on your cable modem will give you this reading (http://192.168.100.1 for example). As for your cable reception, and amplifier can be helpful if you have multiple TV's, to make up for the loss that your splitters create. But again, this amp MUST be installed @ your cables entry point to your home. If you have a bad connection though, you will only amplify noise. So your outside drop connection from the pole must be good for an amp to work properly. In conclusion, your modem downloads a config file from your ISP which tells that modem what speeds to run at, and your ISP's router capacities determine what kind of speeds you get. So this amplifier will NOT boost speeds :-)
I just got this radio. Just like CJ Green reported, this little radio has exceptionally good reception. I work in a metal building. This radio picks up AM stations that no other radios I tried could.I highly recommend it to any who has a similar need.
My fiance is a truck driver and he loves this CB. I got it for a Christmas present and he could barely wait to install it. I'm very pleased.
This is one of the few blank DVDs that work well in my old LiteOn stand alone recorder. No 16x rated blank has ever worked and most 8x do not work in this machine. I try to find 4x rated or less, preferably with deep purple rather than the newer pale lavender. The first one from this pack worked perfectly. Will review the rest later.I month update:Tried 2 more packs all worked perfectly, in both old LiteOn stand alone and my new computer burner.
It would be nice to have the bags a little longer for easier closing to filled to the max. The shredder container can hold more than the bags and it should be the opposite. I will be moving to regular clear garbage bags when these are gone or before.
I just returned from a trip to Nepal and India and found the VLZ3U to be just the ticket. It takes great video of a quality that enabled me to extract pictures of Everest and a tiger in the wild equal to most digital still cameras. The still pictures taken with the camera to the card were great for snapshots but are of too low a quality to alow much of a blow up. I did, however, take over 1500 picture that are just fine if I don't try to make them much bigger than 5x6. The "DEW" problem has cropped up 3 times in two months with no cause that I could determine as the humidity was not high at any point. I did find that I could remove the "DEW" hangup by removing the battery and immediately replacing. When I did this the "DEW" disappeared and I was able to take both still and video.
This is a great product - bright & clear & easy to focus. I bought it without knowing much about monoculars and am pleasantly surprised. It's a bit larger than I expected - about the size of a clenched fist. But mine was all black instead of the pictured white/black and very handsome. Looks very well made & sturdy. Image is a bit shakey due to one-handed operation, but you can always support it with your second hand.
It's not very loud, an external speaker would go good with it or maybe even an amplified one. It's small so it will fit anywhere.
I was looking into getting a new webcam to use over the Christmas weekend for distant family and friends. I was considering the Logitech and Creative products or possibly looking into an IP server based product. I suddenly realized that I had an old Intel Pro in a bottom draw that I could not really get working under Win98 when I tried several years ago. I dug it out again and found out some information on it and learnt that it's specifications were as good as any of the new ones and that there were XP drivers available so I decided to give it another try - this time on my XP system.It gave excellent quality and smooth video - even at the 640 x 480 resolution with a single 40-watt light bulb in a dark room. I read the reviews of some of the modern devices and they don't appear to be nearly as good (or else the authors have higher expectations than me). I see no need to buy a new one.I understand that Intel no longer make these cameras so I'm not sure what value these comments will have - except to upset the owners of newer webcams :)
This is a cool looking adaptor that works as advertised. I'm not a technically oriented guy, but the hook up & downloading of the Windows Vista driver couldn't have been easier. These folks are impossible to get on the phone, but they answer emailed questions promptly.
I purchased this to drive multiple monitors from the VGA output of a 16-channel security DVR.It's a small, flat black box with all connections on the rear, nothing on the front but a single red LED indicating it is powered up.At this point, I've set it up with two monitors on outputs one and two, each on a 100 foot standard VGA cable. Fidelity is good; no hum or other interference is visible, and the resulting display is very sharp. However, my application is not as demanding in terms of sharpness as normal computer output is; I'm only using 640x400 resolution. Other reviews agree that output is sharp for computer use, and the claim in the marketing materials is that it is good up to 1920 horizontally. Odds are excellent that it will provide a sharp display in your application, but again, I can't vouch for that, only for what I have seen.The splitter is powered by a wall wart, so make allowance for a fat plug where the splitter is to be installed. The power supply I received has most of its bulk lengthwise, and so may fit on a power strip with other units, depending on plug orientation.The power input jack on the splitter is a barrel type plug, so it can be easily pulled out, there is no positive lock for power. The VGA connections, both in and out, do provide standard screw-type fittings so you can securely attach all the VGA cables. So watch the power supply cable run during install for anywhere it might be subject to snags and pulls.Gotcha #1: The splitter does not pass through or otherwise handle handle plug-n-play, so if you're thinking about using this with Windows... there may be some issues, particularly with multi-screen monitor setups.Gotcha #2: The splitter's input does not take a standard VGA cable, and does not include the cable or connector you actually need. So if you're thinking you can use just any old VGA cable you have lying around to connect the splitter to your VGA source... no. You need a cable with a male VGA connector on one end, and a female VGA connector on the other end. These cables are not generally found just lying around; you can obtain them here on Amazon under the description "VGA Extension Cables." Another option is a VGA female-to-female gender changer tacked onto the end of a standard VGA cable (I don't recommend this, by the way... an extension cable will provide higher signal quality and connection reliability due to the fewer number of connections.) Remember to order one or the other, and have it available at install time.Gotcha #3: The splitter is, physically speaking, a very light device. VGA cables, on the other hand, tend to be very heavy and stiff. Consequently, the device doesn't really want to lie on the shelf so much as just hang off the end of the cables that are plugged into it at a point in midair where the VGA cable stresses even out. I'm seeing this effect with three cables (one in, two out) so if you load it up with all five (one in, four out), I think you'd have quite a bit of stress. I used four strips of "super" Velcro, screwed to the shelf, which are holding everything where I want it very well -- but keep in mind, I'm only using three of five connections.In the end, once you work around the gotchas, the unit does the job it is supposed to do very well. I think there's still plenty of room for improvement in ease of use, connectivity (it should really use a standard VGA cable for input), and physical stability.
I would buy this cable again.This cable is flexible, thin fiber cable and connectors have solid construction.I wish they had 9ft version of it.
I am very pleased with the Precision Design E-TTL Off-Camera flash cord. I used it with my Canon XTI to shoot a wedding of almost 800 pictures and it never failed me once. This is a well made high quality product.
Ordered the 10 oz size, got upgrade to 12 oz size at same price. Three of 12 cans I have tried so far worked perfectly, no valve problems all seem full and no leaks.
This Mediagate MG-35 enclosure takes 3.5" PATA hard drive, and plays audio (MP3, wav) Photos (jpeg) and Video (mpeg, VOB, ISO) , and connects to TV via (composite, component, S video) . Throws out audio via RCA, and Optical out. Perfect for a media center, and you could use it as a Network atttached storage via 100Mbps ( you have to buy extra key).You could also use it as a USB drive enclosure. No hiccups in playing DVD using onboard hard drive. It could connect to other computers on your network, and could play the media (audio, video, photos) stored on them. I dont know how well the DVD plays when using a network. However the video quality is very good using on board drive.The enclosure is cheap plastic, but the manufacturer said that they have a Aluminum case as well, but the distributer wanted a plastic casing to lower the price. this is fanless enclosure, but use a fan if using large drive (400GB+).I am very satisfied with the product, upgraded it to new firmware 1.4.4, and very happy with the performace. Since there are no moving parts, the plastic enclosure is still ok, except for heat dissipation for extended use. I plan to put as additiona fan for my 300GB drive.Remote is pretty cheap, and you have to point to the MG35 enclosure to operate. I copied all the remote command to my RCA universal remote, and seen significant improvement in range.Some enhancements could be done in menus, but overall the menus are easy to navigate, and operate. Playing ISO files gives you complete DVD menu access, audio is fine, and so as jpeg.Overall I am satisfied with this product.
The Leather case is very elegant and fits nicely in the side pocket of my suit jacket (just a little bulgy). I carry it with me always and everyone compliments the case as extremely nice. It does a great job protecting the palm but the snap closure is very fragile. After three months with mine, the snap came right off the leather (the little hole that goes attached to the front of the case). I had to place a new snap with a riveter and render the credit card compartments useless. I am happy with it anyway and I dont think all of them have that quality flaw.
Boy, I wish I'd read these reviews before I bought this piece of junk. The DVD player broke just about 4 months after I bought it ... of course, after the 90-day free exchange warranty was up. And yep, Magnavox is charging $99 for a replacement ... and in addition I have to fill out a form, hunt down my receipt, pack the old unit up and pay UPS to ship it (Magnavox is generous enough to ship the replacement for free, bless their hearts) ... pardon me if I think it's a better idea to buy a different DVD player that hasn't disappointed nearly everyone who's bought it. Pass on this one, folks.
I just got these headphones today, and they are, quite simply, the best earbuds I've ever used. They come with a total of 19 interchangable parts to ensure that they fit your ears perfectly. They're a bit uncomfortable going in/coming out, but once they're in, your in for a very comfortable music experience. The bass in these earbuds is much stronger than the other earbuds I've tried, and the sound quality is likewise much stronger than most other earbuds. My only problem with these earbuds is that the cord is asymmetrical, with about an extra foot for the right earbud (of course, some people like this feature, so this would be a plus for them)ProsSound quality, comfort, stays in your earsConsAsymmetrical cordBottom Line4 stars if you don't like asymmetrical cords5 stars if you doBuy these headphones unless your prone to losing them, or you don't use headphones very often (they aren't worth the forty dollars if you use them once every six months, but are a bargain if you use them constantly).
Love this cable...and who can beat the price?!?!? Sound and video quality is great...not sure what the difference would be between this and other, more expensive cables, but I highly recommend this! Thanks, as always, Amazon!
One piece of Hardware placing Coolermaster above the rest. On medium setting lowered my temps an additional 3c`s.
The stand is very light weight and made cheap, the umbrella is better used as a prop and the light isn't as bright as the CPL Daylight blub I brought from Walmart and use in my table lamps at home.I bought two of these and use them for a little extra fill light as needed. I do not use the umbrella for anything other than props. I purchased (2) CowboyStudio 33 inch Black and Silver Photo Studio Reflective Umbrella's and use them instead.
Like all of us in the Sony world, I had expensive memory sticks liberally sprinkled in the various pockets of my travel bags. This small, aluminum clad case holds 8 of them in pliable compartments, ready for action. You can convert the case with an included insert to hold four sticks and a PC-Card adapter for uploading to your non-Sony [GASP] notebook computer.Its very cheap protection for six or eight hundred dollars worth of memory sticks. And, you'll impress other Sony users with your coolness. HINT: makes a cheap present for those friends!
As I said above, the service as well as this printer ink product were GREAT !Thank you Abacus !!Bill in FL
The cable exceeded my expectation and worked just fine wth my newly purchased desktop and laptop. I will be more than glad to recommend the product to other friends.Thanks.
I ordered this mouse because I still had an ancient ball-mouse and this was giving me problems. My hand started to feel bad after one hour of use and I simply couldn't win a match in Half Life against my cousin.After buying this mouse, not only did it solve the problem with my hand, as it is big and just matches the size of it and just feels good, but it also gave me more kills at Half Life, although I still can't win over my cousin hehe. But he asked me: "what did you do to play better from one day to the other?".I'm keeping the secret.
i bought this as a replacement for the incredibly crappy microsoft wireless optical mouse that i had previously, and three months and thousands of clicks later it still works flawlessly.- optical tracking smoothness/resolution is excellent- USB-PnP (no driver required for my comp)- thin wire doesn't get in the way--my last experience with a wireless mouse was anything but liberating, thank god this mouse is wired- it's small, lightweight, aesthetically pleasing... silver/translucent blue plastic with red backlight (basically the optical sensor light visible from the top)- only con: very easy to inadvertently click the mouse, requires only the lightest touch...fine for small hands, hellish for large ones
I bought this Adaptec AFW-1430A FireConnect to transfer video data from a Sony DCR-HC62 Mini DV camcorder to a Thinkpad T60. The adapter accomplished the job easily and perfectly. Windows XP Professional recognized this Adaptec cardbus and there was no need for any external "driver". This PCMCIA cardbus has 3 IEEE 1394 Firewire ports and a DC power jack for optional external power adapter. I did not need to use the power jack for transferring the video data to my computer. I assume the power jack may be needed for some other tasks requiring more power??. In summary, this card provides 3 firewire ports, is recognized by Windows XP, it is well made, and reasonably priced. Just make sure your computer accepts CARDBUS rather than ExpressCard.
I am by no means computer literate. I feared that I would not be able to get the wireless router up and running. It was so simple your grandmother could do it, and it works great. The router is up stairs and on the other side of the house...no problems what-so-ever.
Stands were a replacing older stands that were broken. Quality and finish are good as expected from Bose.
My only concern deals with replacing the battery when the time comes.
The product sound very good and the features like the preamp and usb port are very important
This is a very nice iPod case. I'm not sure if it's compatible with the dock (because I don't have one), but it DOES have a thin silicone cover on the iPod screen! It leaves the top and the area around the port at the bottom uncovered. It's a little difficult to get on, but there isn't really a need to get it back off so that's not an issue. The clickwheel remains unobstructed and your iPod is happy and scratch-free!
Did what it was supposed to do. For some reason I've noticed playing MP3's in my car stereo work best with Memorex or Kingston USB drives.
I've owned HP printers for as long as I can remember. My All-in-One was starting to break down, even though it was less than 3 years old. I'm sorry, but I think a printer that I only use occasionally (mostly black & white text printing) should last more than 3 years. Out of habit, I started researching the newest HP All-in-Ones. I was almost ready to purchase one. But then I started reading reviews. And thank goodness I did.I read about issues with HP customer support. And that jogged my memory. I had horrendous HP customer support issues when I first purchased the HP All-in-One almost 3 years ago. After countless phone calls with India support people, and a $25 service fee, I finally got most of the printer working properly. But the HP software still had glitches.Which brings me to the Canon MP830. I read some positive reviews and thought I'd give it a try. I'm very experienced technically, so I don't have patience for vendors who don't know how to create a seamless product experience. KUDOS TO CANON! I setup and installed the Canon on my Windows XP host server, and then connected my remote wireless Windows Vista laptop. The entire setup experience could not have been simpler. And to congratulate Canon even more, they had a quick setup guide that was awesome! I never even had to open the manual. I feared the driver setup for combo Windows XP/Vista would derail my setup experience. Not so! It was flawless. Worked exactly as a customer would expect it to.Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Canon! I will gladly give you my future ink business, because you made a machine that works like a charm (my test prints, including photos, have been flawless).
I keep this recorder in my purse, it's lightweight and very easy to operate and compact.The recording is fairly clear, yes I do hear background noise, but not so much that you can't clearly understand what you've recorded.Because I do keep it on me always and it is so easy to operate, I do find I use it more than I thought I would.
I work from home on a regular basis and this product solved the problem of not having a good solution for conducting conference calls from my home office. As stated in the literature, it doesn't pick up past about 7 feet from the phone but I actually think that is a good thing since any possible background noise (i.e. dog barking in another room) doesn't come across the call and distract the participants. Great phone and great buy. Highly recommended for small conf table or home office use.
Fits nicely onto the Kensington power block. The fit is snug and secure enough not to fall off and get lost.
Got my order in just before they sold out....gotta say, I was surprised at the great quality (durablity) and sound coming from the flat panel speakers. For the price I paid (a third of MSRP), it is an unbeatable gadget. Haven't had any problems with the speaker connections either. All in all, a great buy!
After reading through all of the reviews, I decided to roll the dice and buy the Samsung HT-WP38. There were a few write-ups where people were complaining about wires, hissing, skipping, even customer service... well, I haven't seen any of these issues. I think a lot of issues about wireless devices can be attributed to people not understanding the technology. This device uses the 2.4 GHz band, the same band as a lot of cordless phones and wireless networking devices. Do your research, check your phones and WAPs, and replace anything that might interfere.I have a 5.8 GHz wireless router sitting right behind this reciever and there is NO interference, hissing, static, crackling. Sound is crystal clear. And yes, the wireless just keeps you from running wires from the front of the room to the back. The rear channels ARE wired to a reciever box, but it's no big deal to put that out of sight. I think the pictures detail the setup well.Anyway, overall a great entry level HTS.
For this low price, the KoGi L7CH is a very decent 17&quot; LCD monitor. It won some kind of PC magazine award for its text and picture clarity, although I wish the contrast ratio were higher. Response time is also a bit on the high side, but again, this is a value monitor and a good choice if your budget is tight (and whose isn't these days?). The warranty is skimpy, so be sure to buy from a reputable store like Amazon just in case something goes wrong shortly after you purchase it. I bought two of these for clients and neither one had dead pixels.
Epson continues to rip people off in droves, and there is yet to be a congressional hearing.They have to have some senator and house representatives deep in their pockets. We onlypurchased two of these (thank God) - because they drank ink worse than a broken waterpipe. We have owned almost every Epson model and every one has had issues. Thegarbage they place on the market only to bait potential customers is appalling. We havewritten these thieves many times (very politely and professionally) including emails,phone calls, and letters -- they have never answered any of our questions. Our officeshave about 18 Epson models - including this one - and they are nothing but TROUBLE.Epson has to be one of most corrupt, greedy, and just plain evil companies on the Earth.Daniel J. Tyler (The WJGroup)
Good protection for cd/ dvd's, sturdy and cost was comparible to paper widowed sleeves. Might stand up alone if you mail them, but haven't tried as of yet.
Even though the price is cheap, this bluetooth adapter delivers. I bought it from Amazon.com (with free shipping, it took merely two days to be delivered!).It comes with a free USB extension cable in case it won't fit into your hub/computer with wires next to it (it is rather wide, but the extension cable more than makes up for it). The range is good: about the standard 10 meters (it has full range over the room that it's in).Integration with Mac OS X is superb; it's merely plug and play for Macs, though I assume it is a lot less easy/reliable with Windows computers.The one down point of Bluetooth is its low transfer rates: with it interfacing with my Sony Ericsson T616, it has an average bandwidth of 4KB/s. I suspect that it is the phone's fault (as it's not necessary to have very high bandwidth for such small files). Bluetooth's official rate is about 90 KB/s, so this is vastly underperforming.However, due to the cheap price, free cable, and reliability of the TRENDware Bluetooth USB adapter, I give it 5 stars and recommend it to anyone with a Mac looking for a decent, cheap way to become Bluetooth-enabled.
The antenna was just what I had expected - at a better price than I could get it locally.
This is the 2nd docking station I have purchased. The first one was for me and the 2nd one for my grand daoughters. I enjoyed the convenience of the downloading and the ability to recharge the battery without removing it from the camera and resetting the time and date.
I purchased these several years ago and always thought the sound was pretty good. However I recently wanted to upgrade them to get a larger sound stage so I purchased the Sony SS-F7000. After replacing them I felt like the new speakers were actually worse than my $100 pair Polks. So I hooked them both to my receiver for an A-B test (Panasonic SA-XR57 with Dual Amp configuration, subwoofer disabled, large configuration, and stereo test. Its known for its high end clarity due to being a digital amp). My wife and I agree, the Polk R30s have a much better sound stage and clarity for instruments, particularly the sax and bass. The one thing better on the Sonys is the low end of course, however as a whole I still prefer the Polks, so the Sonys are going back.
After approximately two years of using these headphones on my computer to play games, watch movies, and watch tv shows, I have no complaints. I am by no means an audiophile, but I do like the sound of these headphones. What really stands out for me is the way the headphones can be turned and twisted into multiple positions.Sad to say, I paid the full retail price, but still feel the were worth it.
This puppy delivered. It took a marginal signal at work and made it reliable. I am using it now, when before I was unable to keep a stable signal. I work un a remote spot and the wifi signals here are blocked and usually don't show up past 1 or 2 db. This antenna now brings in a signal that is 6 to 10 db. What more do you want from it?
If you screw these directly to the back of the speaker, you must use the lock nut. You will have to be very creative to get these to work with the Energy Micro.
This USB powered cooler is quite powerful. The base of my Dell notebook is always cool to the touch. Simple to use. Just plug it in to a USB port, and your on you way to a cooler laptop...
I bought this camera a year ago the day before we left to visit Disney World. I have four professional digital SLR cameras and did not want to risk scratching a lens or having to carry a heavy camera around my neck. I bought this camera and all I can say is WOW! It's very simple to use, my children (7 and 5) both know how to take great shots with it. It does well in low light situations. I never expected to get such great quality with a point and shoot camera, but it takes wonderful photographs. I enlarged several shots to an 8x10 and it gave superb quality. If you are an amateur needing a camera just for snapshots, this is it! The video is great too. I have really enjoyed this little camera!!!
This television is the PERFECT size for your bedroom . . . it's not so huge that it looks ridiculous and it's just large enough to enjoy films from your comfy bed!!Unlike most Polaroid flat-screens, this one has a monochromatic frame: therefore, not only practical, but aesthetically pleasing!! Moreover, there are no buttons what-so-ever on the front of the frame, but there are ones cleverly hidden on the side (just in case your dog steals your remote and you need to change the channel before checking under beds!!) So the presentation is uniform!The set-up could not have been much easier! (Just in case you are not having the Geek Squad coming to your home!) I had it assembled and was watching "Army of Darkness" in under seven minutes;)Unless you are using your PS3 on this television for films, I encourage you to pick-up an HD-DVD player (or one with a High Definition Upscaling. . . which also works FANTASTICALLY and is MUCH MORE affordable!). Your old DVD player will not work well with this television unless it has a High Definition Upscaling (just check your DVD manual, you may surprised to find that it does!!) And don't forget the HD cable WHICH IS CRITICAL!! I also strongly encourage you to pick up a surge protector: the Monster Cable MP HTS800 Home Theater PowerCenter HTS800 is incredible! (And it's pretty cheap here at Amazon!!! I had to be convinced into investing in this surge protector, and everything I read indicates my friend was correct! So, I guess this is an area where you don't want to take the cheap way out!) I know this may seem frustrating, disappointing, OR JUST PLAIN EXPENSIVE, but you will not regret it!!So, while this television is not ideal for your living area (a larger, plasma would be the choice . . . and for very little more!) this is perfect for your bedroom! I would have given it five stars, but the remote control is pretty stripped down . . . and not especially impressive. But hey, that's what Logitech is for, right!!??
I like this router - it's very flexible for the administrator that wants a little extra power beyond the general consumer Linksys routers. It also looks and feels more professional than the standard blue and black Linksys plastic boxes. The downside - Linksys continues to ship buggy software. In this case it's not too bad (they reversed incoming and outgoing IP addresses in the internal log and syslog feeds). However, that said, I haven't dug too deeply .. we'll see! Hopefully they pay attention and send out fixes in the firmware soon!
Very low quality product. Some of the case cracked the moment they arrived. Some edges are not very cleaned cut. The only nice thing about it is price - it's cheap. But no matter how cheap it is, cracked cases is not acceptable.
I've owned a Palm IIIc for just over a year now. I chose the Palm IIIC over the other versions because I enjoy the color screen and Palm programs that use color. It made the Palm more attractive to me. I love it. I particularly enjoy the vast range of software available for the Palm platform - especially the handheld version of Quicken. I can not only keep all addresses, appointments, notes, etc on my handheld, but I use it like a checkbook register with the Landware version of Quicken for the Palm. Instead of recording a check, cash or credit card transaction in my checkbook register, I simply enter it straight into my Palm. Then when I hotsync, all my data is exported to my Quicken program. No double entry like I used to do(first into the handwritten register and then typed from the register into my Quicken program). No receipts stuffed in a pocket to enter later. It has made my Palm indispensible. Palm also has an excellent service program. I was having trouble hot-syncing after about 11 months. Palm immediately and candidly suggested that I return my Palm for an immediate replacement. I had a like-new Palm back in less than a week from when I mailed it in. No questions; no fuss. The only two drawbacks to the IIIc are the inability to see the screen in bright daylight - it's completely washed out - and the weight of the Palm IIIc. It's rather heavy!
Excellent price and excellent service . I am sure there will be no issues with these DVDs. I will always keep one of these in my cart to remind me to consider them again when I run low.
Nice little box. It tucks away in the corner. I am using it to extend the ports on my DSL Router. The fact that it has an uplink port is helpful. No extra cable to buy.
I bought this DVD player to feed some HD signal to my newly purchased HDTV since I was not ready to spend close to $500 for a bluray player even though it looked pretty clear bluray would not be on the losing side of the format war (maybe universal players win in the end).The set-up of the S53S is pretty complicated and made worse by the fact that they give you many choices but do not tell you what they are supposed to do in the manual. I had two DVD players already, one standalone and the other built-in the home theater system. Both have progressive scan (convert 480i standard signal to 480P). Because my HDMI cables arrived a couple of days after the S53S, using component cables, I first compared the 480P images from my old players with the S53S. The S53S is much worse. After I received the HDMI cable and 30 minutes of "tuning", it was still a little hard to convince myself that the 1080P image from S53S was really better than the 480P from my old players. The last straw was when I discovered my home theater (also a panasonic) had an HDMI output, and once I connected it, I was amazed to realize that my home theater was capable of doing 1080i conversion already and there was definitely no difference between the 1080P from the S53S and the 1080i from the home theater. I eneded up returning the product.Bottom line is, take a hard look at what you already have and maybe enable the 480P (or higher) before purchasing. If there is no DVD player that does any up-conversion, this is a good unit to own. Otherwise, you should bear in mind that the up-converted signal is still nowhere near real HD signal. Also, get the HDMI cable. It is less than 10 bucks if you browse Amazon for market place sellers. I do not understand why some people suggest to get a "gold plated" one. HDMI cable is used to transfer digital AV signals and for digital product, the product either works (passes all the "1" and "0"s correctly) or simply does not work (messes up the "1" and "0"s), there is no such thing as noise, degradation, etc any more.
Excellent earbuds that won't slip and slide while running. Excellent sound and noise reduction. Would highly recommend. Perfect for those on a tight budget.
We have a very old printer that we use infrequently but we have to keep it to print from a DOS program. These ribbons fit the printer and I am very thankful that we can still find them through Amazon.
My older model laptop was just not picking up a signal from the router a few rooms away. Now I can go up 3 stories and still get a very strong signal. This was a great purchase.
I've been looking for Ipod connectivity to my Denon AVR and have been resisiting buying the Denon ASD for a variety of reasons. At $129.00, price was a factor. The NYKO stereo link is absolutely PERFECT. Connectivity couldn't be more simple. Plug the RCA connectors into one of your receivers auxilliary inputs; plug the Ipod connector plug into the Ipod and bingo! your on. The sound is extremely good and this little gadget works perfectly. I was a bit concerned that there is no recharging capability while using the NYKO, but I found that my 30G Ipod's battery life plays a full 12 hours if you don't interact with it. That's just hit play and let it go. Naturally the more you interact with the Ipod the faster the battery will drain, but by making longer playlists you will interact less and hence get more battery life. The price of this cable is excellent. Shipping was a bit steep for USPS post but I'm good with it. I'm getting great sound out of my Ipod over my audio system and I've got less than $19 tied up in the link. Don't hesitate, if this is even close to what you're looking for. It's a total win.
I purchased this unit for my wife to help her uneasiness with flying. She has really enjoyed all of the features on the player, but wished that the volume level were higher. Even using Bose noise canceling over-the-ear headphones, she found it sometimes difficult to hear over airplane engine noise. The image quality is great. Very stylish design conveys its high quality level - definitely not a cheap "disposable" unit. The glossy black case, however, tends to show fingerprints pretty easily.
Seems to be a good solid rewinder with adequate power to rewind tapes in a short time period and hopefully will last a long time.
This is a great little camera and I would recommend it to anyone. Of all the ones I checked out, this one had a larger LCD screen than most. Its easy to use and when I first bought it I was taking great quality pictures in the first 10 mins. I have had no problems downloading the pictures onto my PC, its quick and foolproof. The only problem I found after downloading the files to the PC is that if you modify them in anyway using another pic processor then you cannot view them again using the finepix viewer that is supplied with the camera.It's best to only use the correct re-chargeable batteries. Standard alkaline batteries only last a few minutes. I only managed 30 minutes on super heavy duty batteries. Only use alkaline batteries as a stand-by.The lens cover can be a bit annoying. It has 2 &quot;click positions&quot; when you open the cover. When the cover is fully open it overlaps the edge of the case and when you hold it in the normal way, as you would with any other camera, it's easy to nudge the cover with you finger, which causes the lens to withdraw back into the camera.Other than than these minor points I am more than happy with my purchase of the Fuji 2600.
Bought the Sangean to replace a lost Sony Walkman, which I was very satisfied with. The Sangean has as good or better reception and sound as the Walkman and is much smaller. This makes it more convient to carry around. The station controls are on top and much less likely to be accidentally pressed. This was a problem with the Walkman. The Sagean meets my needs very nicely.
Never again. software issues could not be resolved. hours with tech wasted Threw it in the trash. More product from the new standard of american branded products; Junk
This is a really cheesy product. The retractable cord is really tight to plug into the iphone. The AC outlet adapter does not charge the phone. 1 out of the three piece work, which is the cigarette adapter, but it was secure loosely in the cigarette port.
Works as advertised. Easy install.I am more than pleased. Great price also. Works well. Great bargan for anyone who is still forced to use any form of dial-up service.
Okay I new the price was too good I thought maybe they were buying enough to bring the price down or maybe the battery would not take a charge or hold it for very long. What never occurred to me that the battery is too big and would not fit. I have recently purchased a battery the same type battery and guess what it fits. Should have known from the metal screwdrivers they supply to open the ipod. Go elseware buy elseware.
I've used the Gateway 450X for several months now and find it to be a solid, reliable full-featured laptop that strikes a decent balance between weight and features.The case is sleek, thin and modern, but plastic not metal (don't let the silver color mislead you).The screen is bright with fine detail.The keyboard is responsive with good feel. The wrist rest is a little deep compared to the ideal and there is only a touchpad, no pointing stick. However, the touchpad is better than many. I have an HP that drives me crazy with an overly sensitive touchpad.The 450X has very good battery life and good wireless performance. I use a Linksys wireless network and the 450X has better range with its built-in wireless than older laptops with add-in cards.There are some trade-offs. The optical drive is a good DVD-CD/RW combo drive, but no DVD writer is available. Similarly, the speakers are not really adequate for a multi-media presentation platform.Gateway's dock or port replicator plugs into a slot on the bottom of the laptop case and promotes ventilation and a good typing angle. The availability of a port replicator was a requirement in my selection process (so you can leave printers and other peripherals plugged into the dock). I highly recommend this accessory. It makes working with a laptop much easier.This is not a video creation platform, but for everyday work in Microsoft Office and web browsing, it's a great laptop with balanced features and excellent pricing.I also recommend Gateway's service and support. Support information is individualized to your actual machine. Gateway's website resolves most issues for me without resort to techs, but when techs are necessary they are located in the United States and have consistently been helpful. This is my sixth Gateway computer and the service and support system is a key reason for coming back.
It's good to have so much memory if you're going on a long road trip and don't have a computer or laptop near by. I put my camera's (canon A520) settings so that it takes pictures that are around 600-900 kb rather than 1-2 mb so I can take up to 1200 pictures. If you take videos with your camera, this is a good thing to have since videos can take up a lot of space. If you're not as lazy and are willing to always put your pictures into your computer after every use, you may want to get a smaller card but with the new cameras now a days, I wouldn't be surprised if the pictures are 3-4 mbs each. So you may want a bigger memory card. I got mine for around 24.95? There was a rebate on it. If you look you can make a good steal; I've seen them sold for 9.95.
Wife and I have used the Harmony 1000 touchscreen remote every day for about 1 year now. We both hate it. The main reason we hate it is the really crappy touchscreen. Even with large, finger-tip size icons, it is way too easy to "press" the wrong button. In order to "press" a button, you have to really push down on the screen. I'm an iPhone user so I know how a touch screen is supposed to work. The touchscreen is so difficult to use and so slow to respond that we find it very difficult to enter a 3 digit channel number in the time our cable box allows. I mean we find it really difficult as in we quit trying as there is maybe a 10% chance you'll accomplish your goal.I should include the fact we use it over RF using Logitech's RF Extender. I originally thought that our sluggish response to button presses was caused by RF, but I've since learned that is no excuse...more on that below.I think "we've owned it 1 year and both hate it" is perhaps all the review you really need, but...I configured the remote to control several devices: 42" Samsung LCD TV, Pioneer A/V amplifier/receiver, Scientific Atlanta cable DVR, XBOX (original). I also configured it to control my living room SONOS zone player, but that was such a limited interface, we never used it. While I found the software adequate--it did the job--it was not as intuitive as I'd been led to believe. The main thing I'll note about the software is that everytime you make a change, you have to use the USB cable to upload the configuration to the remote and the RF Extender. This makes sense of course, but what I found strange was that it took a crazy-long time (as in several minutes) to do the upload. So when you first configure this thing, no doubt you'll make a few mistakes and want to tweak things. Each iteration requires a huge delay as you wait for your changes to upload to the remote.Finally, from a pure ergonomics front, we've decided we don't like a remote that requires both hands to hold. Perhaps it comes from years of training with one-handed remotes, but we've given this D1000 an entire year of daily use, and we have not come to love the large, two-handed, touchscreen remote format. Touchscreen is cool tech, but don't underestimate how much you rely on and enjoy tactile buttons on a "normal" remote.Oh, and I promised more color around RF remotes. So we recently acquired a couple of HD TiVo DVR boxes. The living room TiVo is in that same cabinet that does not have line-of-sight to my viewing area. The TiVo remote does not natively do RF. So I purchased the "Next Generation Remote Control Extender" here on Amazon, and wow does it work perfectly. (I'll add a review for it soon.) My TiVo remote controls the TiVo over RF and seems just as responsive as the IR. It also controls my amp volume over RF.
I normally dont give entry level units 5 stars but this unit really has managed to separate itself as the KING of entry level units.The 360 has replaced the 320 as Sony's entry level PDA. As i've said with my review of the m100 and m105 this would be a great gift to newbie's and students. Although it's a monochrome screen its still one of the more defined ones around. Its the only Clie thats 160X160 but its no big deal.In terms of size its amazingly slim and light. Almost too light. Unlike the other clie's where the back is plastic and the front is a brushed aluminum finish the 360 is all plastic. None the less it still looks and feels good.Other then the all plastic case, Sony has managed to keep costs low by not including a cradle and a memory stick.I highly recommend this unit. To techie's and more experienced Palm users i would suggest going with other units but to newbies and students this is the unit to have.
Great for what it is. No screen, so you have to arrange things the way you want them before you upload. It bookmarks tracks where you left off, which is perfect for listening to podcasts or books on tape, which is what I use it for. Great gadget for the price.
My HP w2007h had an HDMI connection, but no DVI. My GTX 260 was the opposite. This allows me to connect the two without an adapter and the display image is perfect.
Very good disk at a very good price. I installed it as a single SATA drive (no RAID setup). Vista rated its performance 5.9 wich is the same as my other system (3 x Seagate BARRACUDA ES-7200.1 320GB Hard Drive, RAID 5 setup) which is strange. My RAID 5 setup theoritically should be faster and so this Maxtor (single disk) should be rated less than my RAID 5 setup. I don't why but I don't trust Vista hardware rating. For example a RADEON 2600XT 512MB in single card or Crossfire setup, Vista rated the gaming performance the same (5.4) for both setup.The maxtor HDD is a very good buy comparing to Barracuda however My Barracuda RAID 5 setup (3 disks)is more quiet than the maxtor (Single disk). With Maxtor I can hear the disk clicking.
I like the zippered, lined box the headphones are stored in, the way they fit my ears, the adjustability of the over-the-head part and the ease of operation but I have to say, they don't eliminate the ambience sounds as much as I had imagined (I've never used a Bose model). With foam earplugs inserted as well as the headphone noise suppression turned on, I could still easily hear the fellow bus rider yakking her inane stuff on the ubiquitous cell phone. What one has to do and/or buy to eliminate that aggravation, I have no idea.
I've had the adaptor for about a month and it has held up great so far. I haven't put it through extreme conditions (plugging and unplugging many times),but it seems well made and definitely worth the price.
I own two of these, and I have had excellent performance with them. Very fast, cheap and trustworthy. Completely satisfied.
I just switched to these headphones after using Skullcandy earbuds for years, and I am SO happy with them. I ordered 2 of them because I tend to break or lose headphones quite easily, and I'm glad I did. One of the ear pieces broke while I was taking it out of the box, but it was just the casing so I was able to glue it back together. Just treat them nicely and they should be well worth it.
I just bought and setup the AirPlus. I have set it up in my office space as an access point, connected to an ethernet cable that is a connected to a router (Airport Base Station) a few rooms down the hall. That router is wireless, but unfortunately the walls in the building I am in have enough metal in them (the lath in the plaster walls) that the wifi signal does not reach my office space. I also travel quite a bit in my work, so the access point mode is the one that I would expect to be using the AirPlus for.The setup is a little tricky and you have to read the instructions to know that you must change the network setting in your computer (I was using MacBook Pro in the OS X mode). Basically, you have to switch to manual mode and enter the IP address that is between 192.168.0.0 and 192.168.0.254, except 192.168.0.30 (so, for example, 192.168.0.31 would work just fine), and make sure the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This may sound daunting, but some patience and careful reading of the screen elements should allow you to navigate this part. (I have the barest knowledge of these items myself.) Once you have done that, just follow the sequence described in the manual, which is clear enough--the screen shots are a great visual guide to the steps. One of the steps is a screen to name the new wifi network that the AirPlus will create.At the end of the sequence, you may find as I did that lo and behold, the computer indicates that there is a strong signal reception (yay!) but no connection (boo!). I found the solution by deleting the new AirPlus network on my computer and then re-signing on to it. The error message basically says that yes the AirPlus is working, but the connection to your computer is not--and this may be due to the manual tweaking of the IP address that you made. By deleting the network and re-signing on to it, everything is reset automatically, and everything should work.Some other notes: As I mentioned, I am using a MacBook Pro. In the OS X mode, the access point works flawlessly. In the Boot Camp Windows 7 mode, it also works without any problems. I also tried with my iPad and BlackBerry, and those signed on to the network from the AirPlus at the first try.I didn't try setting it up as a router (I also already have one for my home wifi hot spot) nor as a client, so I can't comment on the configuration of those two modes.
Just spent 9 months arguing with Toshiba about a bad bulb. Warranty: 90 days, bulb lasted 100 (210 hours). After an exhaustive discussion and numerous 90 mile jaunts to different "authorized" (which turned out to not be but were referred to me by Toshiba) I was told..."tough luck, we are so sorry but you are out of warranty" I am writing this after getting off the phone with them and am still livid but think everyone should know that Toshiba should be avoided.Jamison Holt
I was in the market for a webcam that can clip on my laptop. Well needless to say I am still in the market for one because this was terrible product. Dark pictures were only the start of it. When used as a webcam the fps rate seemed very low and the picture quality was just bad, color saturation and resolution. The included software could've been better too.
I am currently dumping the saved data from this unit to a real RAID set on another computer, then throwing the SC101 in the trash. I've been fighting with it on and off for over 8 months and I'm done.Basically, it needs a trick driver loaded onto any computer that needs access to the SC101. This driver and/or the SC101 is glitchy so I have to re-attach the thing (software setup) to continue using it and/or reboot both the SC101 and my computer that needs it's access. Since I starting writing this review, I only got about 8 minutes of transfer time getting my files off before it has glitched again... pitiful.Also, since it's file system is proprietary, one can't even pull the drives and put them into another RAID-ready computer! So down the road, if the device breaks and you can't buy another one, you've lost it all.I honestly wouldn't buy one off Ebay for a buck... it simply isn't worth the headache.I've been a robotics engineer for over 25 years and I live and breathe computers and software... so I'm fairly able to sort out hardware problems... but this is simply the worst device it has been my misfortune to buy. And I actually like a lot of other Netgear products.
Quick review here. So far I love this bag. A pocket big enough for the laptop, plenty of padding and a great look.
The lens hood performs as it should by limiting stray light but it is a little sloppy and comes off easily if bumped. It is easy to attach and reverses quickly for easy storage. Pretty much a no brainer but for the money I'd like a little better fit.
My best friend bought one of these systems and eagerly called me over to hear it. I thought it was a simple minimal system good enough for a kids room. Then he told me how much he paid for it. I nearly fainted. The surround speakers that I built myself For under $300.00 should go for $100,000.00 by these standards. The acoustimass is not Hi-Fi. Distortion, Boomy unfocused bass, no lower mid range, no low bass, no high treble, poor sound stage and generally cheap. I thought Bose was high end stuff. This really burst my balloon.
I have had this radar detector for six months. I purchased it after getting a $300 ticket. I will say it has saved me a number of times. It's radar detection is very good. I have never failed to be alerted to a cop using radar. However, Its laser coverage is highly lacking (I just got a ticket yesterday from a laser gun). It has never alerted me to a laser signal. despite the fact that I have driven by a number of officers using laser guns. If the police in your area use laser, don't get this detector. It doesn't work. However, if you want great radar detection this unit is very good and inexpensive.
With a Panasonic cordless (DECT) phone, at least, the sound quality is great and the comfort for either one of us is good enough for those marathon dial-in meetings.Definitely more comfortable than the offerings from Plantronics and Hello Direct that we've tried over the years, and it costs many times less. For that matter, it doesn't cost much more than a replacement ear pad for one of the "high-end" units.
I decided to go ahead and get a Philips after reading the reviews, good and bad. One thing that struck me about the negative reviews were the complaints about the wires and how they couldn't be changed from the factory set. Well duh. This is not a theater that techno geeks would be satisfied with. If you want to complain, buy your own components from the groud up and have a ball. For most of us middle of the roaders, this is great. With the color coding on the speakers, I found it amazing how easy it was to set up. I was asking myself, "Is that all I have to do?" I think I took longer to set up because I wasn't sure it was that easy! I was watching my Liberia Angel Voices video in less than a half hour. I couldn't get over how I could hear all the nuances of their treble voices and the instrumentals.It misses 5 stars because for some reason, the composite video cable only gave me a black and white picture. Super sound. I mean stupendous sound but for some reason, I now had a black and white TV? Before packing things up and returning the unit, I decided to splurge on an s-video cable ($5) and see what happened. Well, I got my color back. S-video gives a better signal anyway so I am happy. The dvd tray is a little flimsy but for the price, oh well.As I said, for a middle of the road or even low end unit, I am having a blast listening to my music videos, dvd's and cd's. I also tried that little trick about changing the unit to an all region capable set, that M Felix wrote about, and to my excitement, IT WORKED! That trick is worth the price. I buy a lot of foreign dvd's and have had no problem except for the latest one. Now, I can watch it and enjoy the sound and picture quality even more.Even though I've only had my unit for a day, I highly recommend this unit. I have no complaints, especially using the IPod dock. I hadn't used the Ipod in a long time because I got tired of the ear plugs/ear phones. Even the battery had run down from disuse. But, after connecting the dock and placing my Ipod in the dock, after five minutes of charging, my library of tunes came out crystal clear and filled the room. You gotta love that.Enjoy yours. I know I will mine.
One word - HORRIBLE!!!! Did not work. Complete waste of money and time.
Don't be frightened by the small-name brand and tiny size. This player works just fine. Good picture and good performance. I bought mine primarily because it can be programmed to play discs from other regions than Region 1 (North America's DVD region, for those who do not pay attention to such things.) It does this to perfection! I have had no problem with color shifts or distortion with PAL discs on my NTSC television, but be sure that you use the manual when you go through the &quot;Setup&quot; menu - you will need to make sure your player is set to NTSC, not PAL, if you live in North America and want PAL discs to play properly on your NTSC set.Not familiar with the PAL/NTSC thing? It's like this - if an American buys a DVD from England, for example, he or she will find that it will not play in the average North American Region 1, NTSC DVD player because in England, DVDs and players are Region 2 and PAL TV format (North America has NTSC format TV broadcasts). They are incompatible and will not play. This player will play both PAL and NTSC DVDs, and will play them from any region!There is one minor caveat - there are no instructions as to how to change regions included with the player (but can be found with an internet search).Not to worry, though - this is how you do it:1. With no disc in the tray, push &quot;Menu&quot; &quot;1&quot; &quot;9&quot; (ignoring the &quot;No&quot; symbol that appears on the upper left-hand corner of the screen).2. A menu will appear that shows in highlight the region it is set to (almost certainly Region 1). Push the &quot;Enter&quot; button and the region number will change. You can set it to any region (1 through 6) or to Region 0, which means it will play PAL or NTSC DVDs from all 6 DVD regions!3. Push the &quot;Open/Close&quot; button to close the menu, and you're done!Enjoy!
The product is not bad IF you get good bars. The mounting brackets I got were all scratched up and looked like poor workmanship. I did receive a second pair which is why I gave them 3 stars but the product itself was just OKay
When I received it I pluged it in my car cd without problem, however, I found it very difficult to plug it into my mp3 player. It worked only after I tried to plug it in in different angles. And obviously it has something to do with its manufacture quality. I guess I just got what I've paid for.
I bought this hard drive at a local store [Fry's Electronics] where it was on sale and featured at a price of $99.99. I readily jumped at this offer even though I honestly didn't need 300GB of space, because I know it always seems that way when you purchase a new hard drive: that feeling that it's impossible to use it up. Also, I readily trust Maxtor with my data, and a 5-year warranty came along with it for no extra charge, and I was much obliged to get it.I've already used about 20GB of it, and it's doing very well in terms of loading times, noise, etc.I notice that my computer takes a bit longer to boot up at the Windows screen, but with an extra hard drive of this size, I suppose it's understandable. While the computer is on, the hard drive functions very well, transfers files quickly, and provides *plenty* of disk space should the need arise to hold a large file. Installing it was a breeze -- I simply switched the pin configuration in the back to 'Slave', plugged in the necessary cords, and booted it up with the installation disk in my CD drive. The necessary program installed quickly, and was very understandable and simple to work through. There was an option to create a partition, yet I used Norton's PartitionMagic to do the job as it is so much simpler and more reliable.Even though it does cost a fair bit of change, I wouldn't let that deter you if you think you would need extra storage space (besides, it is a GREAT deal if you compare it to some of the other size/price relationships). You go through it fast, trust me, and ~80 GB, especially in the world of gaming and high-tech software (e.g., video and audio editing), will not cut it, and you will wish you had gotten something more like this.
This is my FIRST PDA. It's also one of the fastest which is why it's a higher price the others. I got mine to start out with mainly for paperless Geo Caching. Which works great and lots of programs you can choose from. I also use it for DVD Profiler Mobile to keep track of all my DVDs using DVD Profiler on my PC and it's simple to Sync them up and have current Data on both. I have a GPS Receiver to plug into the Compact Flash port and using that and Navigation software. Needed the GPS Receiver for Geo caching anyway so now it handles both. It's setup to display the current weather for 3 days on the main screen which is really nice for a quick glance. I run Sling player Mobile on it to be able to watch my own TV anywhere in the world I want as long as I have a Broadband Internet connection. Just fine a Open Wifi spot and connect up with the built in Wifi. It also has Built in Blue Tooth. Not only has a Compact Flash port, but a SD card port. I normally use 2 Gig SD cards, but I have a 4 gig SD card that works just fine also. I also play games on it. From a simple game like Solitaire, to Monopoly, SimCity 2000 and my Favorite Atomic Cannon.I'm Syncing up to my Vista PC. The Install Disc didn't work with Vista, but you download the Sync software from MS to get it connected. Not to hard to do. It runs Window Mobile 5.0, and I wouldn't count on HP doing a 6.0 update. The built in Fingerprint scanner is a nice Touch and works surprisingly well! The built in Speaker isn't very loud, but with some headphones it sounds great and it Stereo, so you can Play your Music on it. There's also great programs out there to RIP DVDs into a nice small file size to play on your PDA. RIP and then watch a Movie anywhere. It's very Flexible. Of course you can browse the Web with Internet Explorer, or download Opera to use Instead.It's a nice, very flexible device. Just about anything you can think of you can do with it. Lots of Windows Mobile software out there. A little harder learning curve to it then say a IPHONE, but really, it can do so much more then a IPHONE other then there isn't a phone built in. I didn't what a phone built in mine at this time, but if you want something like this but with a built in Cell phone also, look into the 8525 from AT&T.; It doesn't have as fast of a processor, but it does have a Pop out keyboard. Myself, I'm not big on Combo Units. I couldn't be more happy with this HP IPAQ hx2795.P.S. Some of the things I left out are built in Mic to Record at a push of a button. IR port to beam data back and forth from one PDA to another or to use as a Remote Control if you like. Replaceable battery also.
Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)Nice little camera that takes great pictures-love the size and overall function-all for under $200.
I purchased the digital card to beef up the memory in my Canon SD550 digital camera. The card fits and works perfectly in the camera and now allows me to store more pictures than I could possibly need at one time. Great addition.
This is the second of these mounts that I have purchased. Both hold 15 inch displays and work very well. They are very secure when mounted properly to the wall. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs an articulating wall mount for a small to medium size display.
Works decently. Volume is fine, receives clearly. I also bought two others that were slightly more expensive. My staff prefers the ones that do not have an enclosed earpiece. The other one seems to fit everyone. I'd buy them again, if the other ones were not available.
the phone has awesome sound and its small, nothing to complain about.my only concern is that the small black piece that lets you control how big it can be, stopped working after putting the phone on my head the 2 second time... i tried putting it back on the hole that its suppose to be in but that little piece keeps coming off everytime i put the phone on my head... really annoying when it grabs my hair and my hair is less then 1 inch all round.
Wanted a hand held VHF for our dinghy and as a backup on our boat, this product fits the bill. Good sound quality, good battery life, have yet to test (and hope I never do) it's water-proof-ness, good price.
I've got a coax cable coming into my house for analog cable TV and digital Internet. The cable goes to a splitter, and from there feeds into my a/v system as well as my cable modem. My computer feeds back into the a/v system via a mixer. There was no noise in my system's audio until the cable line was introduced. The cable company's technicians confirmed that both the cable and the house are exceptionally well grounded, but they couldn't figure out how to make the hum go away. Finally, after seeing a mention of the Dayton VIT-1 on a message board, I figured I'd give it a try. I put it on my line where it comes in, before the splitter, and it works just great. The ground hum has been attenuated to near zero, and the unit does not interfere with my Internet service or analog TV reception in any way. It is also quite affordable and arrived within days of my order. I recommend the VIT-1 to anyone who has ground loop noise with an analog cable TV line, assuming all other sources of noise have been ruled out.
I bought this item after using sony dvd player. This player plays any dvd, vdc, dvd-r/w, this is a great deal for me, I burn lot of home video onto dvd and I was not able to play them using Sony player. This one has no problem. It has all the features what my previous player had. I have not used the firmware update feature.
I won't buy anything else for storing my DVDs. This product is both sturdy and convenient.
I have had mine for about nine months. It's an interesting thing, a cheap compact digital camera with a very high resolution for its price bracket, a full range of manual photography controls, and a RAW mode that lets you apply all the image processing yourself. It has some quirks and overall I was both impressed and a little disappointed with it. It feels like a budget digital camera body/lens with the heart of a mid-range fixed-lens quasi-SLR. You've probably read lots of reviews on the internet, and I won't reiterate them. In general the camera doesn't seem to have much of a following, it's rarely mentioned on websites, and I assume it has been discontinued. It is just barely mentioned on Fuji's website. I believe it was the last of Fuji's E-series cameras.On the positive sise, it has a non-interpolated nine megapixel resolution, which is still competitive nowadays. Nine megapixels is overkill for most applications, but it's very useful if you like to crop the images, because they remain high-resolution even after you've chopped half of the picture away. You can go down to five, three, or two megapixels, and VGA. The nine megapixel resolution has normal and fine JPG options, the others do not. In RAW mode a 1gb XD card stores 54 images. 9mp fine gets you 228 pictures, the rest hover around 1,000 pictures, give or take a few hundred.The camera is small and light, and fits into a pocket easily. There is a full range of manual photography options. You can set the shutter speed, aperture, ISO level, there are various autofocus modes, and you can bracket the exposure, although you can only bracket by a maximum of one f-stop. You can shoot RAW. You can have a live histogram display on the LCD screen, although you have to hold down a button. Startup time is very quick, the zoom and autofocus are fairly quiet although not silent. You don't hear them in a crowd. The camera runs on 2xAA batteries, which are available in every shop in the world. The camera comes with a pair of batteries and a charger, which is handy. It uses tiny XD cards which can be had cheaply online. Windows XP sees the camera as a standard external storage device, rather like a USB memory stick, so you can just drag and drop the pictures onto your PC rather than having to use proprietary software. In fact you can use the camera as a USB stick, if you want, you can use it to carry MP3 files around, such as Paul McCartney's 1986 album Press to Play, which is fully as bad as the critics say, it's awful. I imagine he wrote "However Absurd" as a copy of "I am the Walrus", but he got it all wrong.You set the custom white balance by photographing e.g. a grey card, and using that as a template. You cannot however take several pictures and use them as white balance templates, as in some professional cameras, but at least you have a custom option. Alternatively you can shoot RAW and set the white balance later on.The image quality has been covered extensively on the internet. In low ISO modes using the camera's image processing, the image quality is very good in daylight, not bad indoors, but the camera has an odd shutter speed limitation that bothers me. I will write about this later. At 200 ISO and up the noise reduction gives everything an unpleasant plastic quality that resembles the work of George Seurat. The noise reduction algorithm tends to make the images look grainy in an unpleasant way. If you shoot flat surfaces such as walls and skies etc it's not so bad, but detailed objects suffer. If however you shoot with a lower ISO mode, but with a longer shutter speed, it's not so bad, indeed the low-light image quality is impressive if you use a tripod. Part of the reason I am so harsh on the camera's image quality is that the image flaws are very apparent when viewed at 1:1 on the screen, because the pictures are so large. If you crop the picture and then squash it down for the internet, say 1024x768, the grain isn't nearly as noticeable. If you shoot RAW you can bypass the noise reduction entirely. With RAW at ISO 80 there's a certain amount of grain, but it's not unpleasant grain, it has a film-like quality. The camera takes a few seconds to save each RAW file. I believe it interpolates them to 18mp and then de-interpolates them back down to 9mp again, which must take time.Battery life seems to be good. I have taken it with me around and about, and shot a couple of hundred pictures a time, at nine megapixels, with enough juice left over to look at them, download them, and fiddle with the camera afterwards, using 2500 Ni-MH batteries. It's not a problem to carry around a spare set of AAs, or buy them, or borrow them.The camera has some problems. The lens has a slightly wider field of view than other compact cameras, which is theoretically great, except that it distorts around the edges. If you take a shot of a painting, for example, the edges of the painting bulge out a little bit. You can fix this with software but it's a bind. The lens doesn't cope well with flare, so if you shoot a night scene with streetlights the lights will have stars coming out of them, and they will probably have a purple cast. There's a lot of purple fringing around the edges of things. I wish that Fuji had used a better lens. You can fix most of these problems with software, but as I say, it's boring to do so.The maximum shutter time is fifteen seconds, at least in manual mode. In practice, if you set the camera to P or AUTO the maximum shutter time is 1/4 second, which isn't long enough at f2.8 if you want to take shots indoors without a flash (perhaps you have a tripod, or a very steady hand, or a steady beer glass, and you don't want to blind people). You could use shutter priority mode, in which case the maximum shutter speed is three seconds, which is not such a problem but why the limitation? It's a shame there isn't a simple automatic setting that lets you just point and shoot without limiting the maximum shutter speed. That's one point in favour of my old Olympus XA, or Yashica Electro. With those cameras you press the button and PAF, the shutter stays open as long as it needs to stay open.There are some minor niggles. The flash isn't motorised, and so you have to manually open and close it. After you take a flash picture, the camera shows you the picture and then the screen goes blank for a second or so, presumably waiting for the flash to recharge. The body feels lightweight and hollow. It's very plastic, with some silvery plastic bits that look silly. There's a gap around the USB port which looks as though it will let dust into the camera's innards. The master program dial feels flimsier than the equivalent Canon Powershot dial, and doesn't click as positively. I often find myself pulling the Finepix out of a pocket, to find that it has flipped to one of the other shooting modes.If you set the camera to take a time delay exposure, subsequent exposures do not use time delay, and so you have to set time delay over and over again. This sounds picky, but it's a real problem if you're taking a lot of product photographs, perhaps using the macro mode. You want as little camera shake as possible, and the self-timer is ideal for this, but with the E900 you have to press MENU RIGHT UP MENU after every single shot. Not fun if you have to take several dozen pictures.A final niggle is that the option to shoot RAW is buried in one of the setup menus, rather than being right at the top level. You've probably read this complaint in all the other reviews. My guess is that most people who buy this camera do so in order to shoot RAW, and so they notice how fiddly it is to select. If you want to shoot at five megapixels or change to 3:2 aspect ratio there is a dedicated image quality menu button. But for RAW you have to press MENU DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN SET DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN RIGHT UP SET, and the same again to turn it off.Oddly, and this isn't really a criticism, the wider 3:2 aspect ratio setting produces images that have a greater horizontal resolution than the standard 4:3 aspect ratio. It's as if the camera is expanding the pictures outwards rather than just cropping off the top of bottom. I'm not complaining, I'm just curious.In summary the E900 is, or was, very impressive for the price. It feels flimsy and you'll never have people cooing at it, asking you to let them have a go, but it does the job for snapshots especially if you shoot RAW. The two big problems for me are the lens, and the odd 1/4 second exposure limitation. Given that digital cameras have come down in price over the last year it might be better to get an equivalent Powershot, even if it has a lower resolution. I find that nine megapixels seems like overkill, and I end up cropping most of my pictures and then sizing them down anyway. In theory I could make big prints, but I wouldn't with this camera because of the purple fringing and unpleasant noise reduction.As a footnote, there's an extension mount and a pair of accessory lenses. The mount feels flimsy and wobbles. The telephoto lens is limited by the shutter speed limitation as above - and it's not very telephoto. The wideangle lens is silly but fun. It's totally impractical, large and heavy, and unbalances the camera, and the images are even more distorted than usual, but it attracts attention. It's not a fisheye though. You can theoretically attach filters and so forth to the extension mount, if you have a 43mm filter or adapter. Avoid Paul McCartney's Press to Play at all costs.
I was a big HP inket user many years ago, until a friend introduced me to Epson printers. I've had nothing but good luck, and amazing results from the devices since then. As we all know, ink isn't cheap, but the Epson design seems to get me the most pages out of my printer with the least amount of hassle. I print about 10 pages a month, and these usually last about a year for me. The key to keeping these around a while is not turning the printer off, just let it go into standby, because when you physically turn it off, then back on it goes through a cleaning cycle, which uses a ton of ink.
I was so excited when I got these earphones - they look great, they seem really well made, they are beautifully presented in their box and come with some awesome accessories like the carry case. Then I put them on, plugged them into my ipod and.... no bass. And I'm not exactly a base-fiend, I don't turn up the volume all the way or anything. But I expect to be able to hear drums and bass guitars. It's like they're completely hollow. I am going back to my $8 Sony earphones.
If it frezzes on you when you do a hotsync operation if you have the lastest palm desktop software and you are running macos 9.2.2 install the software that the palmconnect kit includes. And then that should do it.
I highly recommend this product for anyone who has had it with the time it normally takes to upload photos from a digital camera. With the Flashlink Smart Media Reader I'm able to upload photos much faster than before and now I don't have to worry about running the battery down on my camera or tying up my computer.Installation was very simple - just run the disk that comes with it and plug it in to the USB port.
This product was exactly what I was looking for. This is the first time I had use for a cable release. I didn't realize that film cameras have gone the way of the dinosaurs. I now can take photos without the shake.
I now have two of these for work (I checkout laptop and projector setups for the office) and these work great. Often when someone checks one out they end up requesting to purchase one. These make airport and frequent travel /presentations a breeze.
This MP3 player is excellent. It was easy to use and has very good sound quality. It is also very small and thin..comparable to an IPOD NANO. It also has a FM tuner that you can record from. I would recommend it highly especially with its cheap price.
Most stores have WinXP as the OS. To determine the sharpness when displaying type faces - find out where the keyboard and mouse are located. You may have to ask a clerk to get you out of the screen saver to the "desktop" window of WinXP. Press Start/Run.. and type in wordpad and press enter. Then mouse over to the font size and get it to Arial size 12. Then type rounded capital letters like O Q P R G B D C. If I saw the O as a 8 sided stop sign -- I would reject that monitor. BUT there is a way to get the display to be in ClearType. Hit Help to learn how. Then after ClearType is active the capital O etc will display as rounded letters.On this NEC 1765 monitor I saw it as rounded letters - so I wanted to buy this one. But I hate the plastic front covering because of the reflected glare from background light. Thats why I rated this with only 2 stars. Dont get me wrong - this is a very good monitor NEC usually is.I just bought a 19" monitor lizzard by Sharp which has a contrast of 700:1 and 3 analog inputs which can be switched from a button on the front + it has a DVI input making it ready for the future. The screen display has a button to change the display instantly from a colorful gaming mode to a more subdued modes. I havent opened the box yet but folks here on Amazon gave it 5 stars.
I have an older Toshiba Satellite laptop, model 1415-S173. With the computer off, I plugged in this module and it worked fine.
I bought new iPod classic 80 GB yesterday and a day later I think I am ready to return it. There are several problems with this iPod. If you never owned iPod before you may not notice these issues. However, if you owned iPod video or iPod photo you will be greatly disappointed.Things that I don't like:1)You can't enlarge album artwork anymore2)The artwork doesn't load immediately when you browse your music.3)When you browse and click on artist it gives you all the albums that you have and tells how many songs are in each album which I find annoying since I have lots of classiclal music and it doesn't make sense when you read that Mozart's Symphony No.40 has 4 songs.4) Cover Flow doesn't support all album artwork. Some just won't load on iPod. I don't even bother to talk about that feature. it's uselessHowever things mentioned above are not major problems. They are very subjective,just something I dislike. The big problem with new iPod classic is its click wheel. When I used my new iPod for the first time I even thought maybe something was wrong with my fingers instead of suspecting that something maybe wrong with click wheel. That's because I had iPodphoto 60Gb for 2 years and it worked exceptionally well. But after reading all negative reviews online I realised that everyone has the same problem with click-wheel. How can Apple allow this to happen when they always brag about their patented clickwheel in the ads is beyond me. It's just a shame. I like the design and the bright screen of new iPod but who wants to wait for music to load for five seconds or who wants to try adjusting volumes multiple times because click-wheel simply doesn't feel your touch.Like some other reviewer mentioned here I really wanted to buy iPod touch but 16 GB capacity is a joke in our age.I think Apple is just teasing consumers and will probably release 60 GB or bigger versions of iPod Touch close to Christmas to make huge sales. It's kinda sad what Apple has become...
I read negative reviews about this item before purchasing it, and hoped that the negative experiences were a fluke. My experience with this was that the sound quality using the included cassette adapter was horrible. I have one from Sony that I connected to the cradle, and the sound was better, but still distorted. The sound was much better when just using the Sony cassette adapter plugged into the headphone jack on the nano. I returned this item to the seller (subject to a restocking fee).
I bought this memory with no experience of installing my own memory upgrade. It was an easy install and the memory was recognized right away with no problem at all. My computer is so much faster now than it was before! I have an Acer Aspire by the way.
I've had the same problem as everyone in these reviews.Have had this for a little under 2 years.I was working one day and it shut down with no warning, killing instantly my computer.According to the Self test I need to replace the battery.Changing the battery after 2 years is simply ridiculous. Even if I ignored that fact, it's simply unacceptable that the damn thing turns off just becausethe battery is faulty. I had to remove everything from the battery protected connections in order to prevent any damage on my electronic devices while I look for a new UPS.I've had no problems for the past two years but after it killed my computer because of it's shut downs thanks to the faulty battery I would never recommend this to anyone.
Love this printer. so easy to use and understand.Fast printing scanning and copiing.
This is my second "Energizer" ERP512GRN replacement battery. The first one lasted around 8 months before a substantial decline in capacity, which is better than the other generic batteries I've purchased that die after litterly weeks, but it's completely unacceptable considering the original battery easily lasted 3+ years.I equated the "Energizer" brand with higher quality and was willing to spend extra, however that is a false assumption because this battery is not manufactured by Energizer, rather the manufacturer simply licensed the Energizer brand name and stamped on the packaging. This is basically the same low quality shrink wrapped junk as the other Chinese made batteries that don't meet the basic Amperage specs printed on the packaging.From the packaging:"Energizer and other makrs, including graphics, are trademarks of Energizer and are used under license.""Sold by Audiovox Accessories Corporation""Battery: Made in China""Consumer questions call 1-800-645-4994" (this number goes to Audiovox, not Energizer. Good luck reaching a real person to discuss issues with the terrible quality of the battery.)Amazon should really start cracking down on the proliferation of low quality Chinese junk batteries on the site. I would truely pay extra for a battery that is certified to meet the technical and quality specs advertised.
It says it will work for my 1997 Lincoln Continental, but it does not have the 16 pin adapter needed for this to work. Do not waste your money on this POS! I even checked with Amazon's car checker to verify that it would work. First time Amazon did me wrong...
Definitely worth the money! I'm able to get some sweet outdoor pics of places that I had previously been reluctant to take my camera. No more worries in rainy weather or choppy water.
Works, nice addition to my craft room, worked to put me riiiight over the $25 free super saver shipping line!
As others have noted, the headphones Koss supplies are not very good. I'm currently using another brand of headphones with the transmitter. Moreover, I've only used the transmitter with a radio since it will not work with my TV (a high end flat screen Panasonic). It seems that most of the newer TVs do not include a headphone jack and the Koss system is not compatible with a TV's audio out. In short, to use the transmitter with a TV you have to run the audio out signal through another device (such as a hi-fi, or a radio) that has a headphone jack. Presumably, there is not enough signal strength otherwise. I could, of course, use my radio as an intermediary, but what a pain. I can't be enthusiastic about a product which doesn't support one of its most obvious potential uses (namely, using it with a modern TV).I got this product since my investigations indicated I could use it with headphones that suppress background noise (none of which seem to have a wireless option). In particular, when exercising on my treadmill, I find it hard to hear my wall mounted TV, particularly with DVDs, so this seemed like it would provide a nice solution. However, as noted earlier I can't use it with the TV without adding in an intermediary device. Given the general drawbacks of IR as a transmission mechanism, it just hasn't been worth fiddling around with it in this manner, so I purchased a nice pair of Sennheiser wireless headphones for use with the treadmill (I've reviewed them separately). The cost is about twice that of the Koss system, but they have proven to be completely satisfactory and are hassle free (plus they automatically recharge when you place them back on their stand). If your investigation has been along the same lines I've taken, I suggest you look for another option than Koss's product and particularly consider Sennheiser wireless headphones. Of the options available, I found Sennheiser to be the one most consistently favored. Having lived with Sennheiser wireless headphones for several months now I'm quite glad that is the direction I ended up taking.
Great Multifunction. Easy network setup. My two pet-peevs:1) Default setting is the fax. It really aught to be the copier. C'mon Brother.2) The paper tray. I've removed it twice. Once when I got it, the second time when I refilled it. That time it was very difficult. This time I broke the tray trying to remove it. I can't even get the whole tray out. Arrrgh!
Its excellent and inexpensive compared to other brands. I say, if it works as good as or better than any highly expensive ones why not go for this. I have no complaints and think made the right decision.
Tried one of the Terk Leapfrogs these during the Thanksgiving holidays and it really works great. You can change the channel from the outside receiver and the quality was excellent. That is the reason I have ordered two more for Christmas gifts.
Quality blank DVDs that make the burning process a snap for me, since I don't have to worry too much anymore about defective discs to throw away.When I back up my media, I would like to know if the product won't be ineffective in the burning process (i.e. making a bunch of coasters, and forcing me to spend even more $$ to get a decent backup copy.) I also need to see if is worth the price: that way, I'll go back to that product again in the future.I'm using this brand now for backing up my movies that I make with my family; I suppose that if someone knows how to back up their legally purchased movies, then these blank DVDs would be of use as well.Verbatim also makes quality blank DVDs, but check the other reviewers to see which ones are the best for what someone needs for their backing up problems.
Not certain insertion of the earpieces is 'healthy' for the middle ear canal without cleaning after each use. Certain most users will not do this. Also, certain that earplugs costing 1/4 would boast same quality. Money not an issue with me...quality is although. Had to alter equalizer settings on both ends to get a semi audiophile output. OK for an IPod I guess... TT
The remote that came with my TV died, and this is a wonderful replacement! Works better than the original.
Aunque se trate ya de un producto descontinuado (vintage) por Polk Audio, no demerita para nada su calidad de audio, si andas buscando un subwoofer que sea: bueno, bonito y barato,el PSW505 es tu opcion! Yo lo tengo con mi receiver Denon AVR 1912, frontales Tsi 500 traseras Tsi 300 Central CS20 Surround OWM5.
My iPod, a surprise gift to me from my wife & family, is superb. I've got 1200 songs on there now (about 10% of my collection; and yes, I own all the CDs). One thing I find it particularly good for is road trips. Set it for shuffle & in 5 hours you won't hear the same song twice. My only beef with it is that there's a newer one with double the disc space.The sound's fine & the battery lasts quite a while. I WOULD like a better "Battery Low" indicator; currently it doesn't give me much warning. [Note: Since I first wrote this the software updates give greatly improved battery info and longer battery life. I'd up it to 5 stars, but the newer ones are so much bigger/smaller].
Easily the best deal ever. Why would anyone ever buy cable from a store for 40 [..] booooooo get these they wrok GRRRREAT!
Just take it out of the box and read the summary booklet and you'll be taking pictures in no time. We had never had a digital before and by the end of the first day we were posting pictures on the web. The software for downloading to the web is included and takes you through installation, step by easy step. (No need to borrow your neighbors 12 year old.)If your one of those people who used to have a 35mm SLR, you will find that on manual, it allows you to do a wide variety of options.Of course if you are a real camera freak, you should get a Digital Rebel SLR (on which you can still fit your old 35mm lenses).
This little cam is great. It works just like it should; is unique in design and The collapsible design is handy for storage.
I just got my Netgear router WGR614v3 last night. Within 30 minutes I had both of my Dell Inpsiron 5100 laptops up and surfing the net. Both laptops have the Dell Truemobile 1300 nic cards internally installed and they recognized the router right away! I did have to configure both computers for the router but once that was done just unplugged everything and replugged it and I was on the net. I do use a Comcast cable ISP and the router detected all the settings on it's own. So far, so good.
I love love love this camera. I bought it for a bike trip to Maine. Small enough to use on the bike and even kyaking. The pictures are awesome....like postcards. People on the trip kept commenting on the pictures and the camera. I charged the battery every night and had no problem with losing power. Even the special settings like color affect are fun to use. I caught a pic of A-Rod's 500th at Yankee Stadium and the ball is in the picture...amazing. Highly recommend it.
Best Logitech Harmony for the money. Simple, affordable and works better than advertised. Easy to setup and I've used it with Windows XP as well as Mac OS X (Tiger and Leopard). Works very well. The first all in one remote that really let me put away all of my other remotes.
Works well, not problems with downloading. No cords, just plugs in.Works great.
If it does not include the amplifier, please indicate that in the instruction so that everyone knows! I bought it for my laptop, but finally had to return it because I can not use it unless I buy another amplifier with extra $200!
Great value great performance I would highiy recomend this product to ANYONE wanting Quality Hi Definition Results. The Cable is the most imporant part when connecting your componants to your TV. The same cable at a retail store is $85.00 to $130.00 for a 6 foot cable. The 4.9 foot is plenty long. Remember when compareing always give the full discription, you will find that most stores WILL NOT have this quality of a cable.
I bought these to use at the gym for working out and on the treadmill. Needless to say, it didn't work at all. No reception. Now, my bulky walkman I previously used worked fine, so I know there isn't much distortion in the gym, but the signal gets lost somewhere in these headphones.Do not recommemend!!I returned it yesterday...
Works O.K. but it is better to invest into a better signal receiver i.e. antena or whathaver you may need.
Mike Wright- Dude, NOBODY encodes their mp3's at 128kpbs anymore. It sounds like crap. So in one sense you are spot on: if you encode your 4 minute-long tunes at a paltry 128kbps then you really shouldn't waste your money on an iaudio player. Just buy an ipod or some other sonically inferior product and save a few bucks. Listening to mp3's encoded at 128kpbs on an iaudio is like buying a Ferrari and driving around at 15mph.I did a cursory test by dragging some random songs from my collection (most between 192-320kbps) and I couldn't get more than 375 songs before the 2 gigs would be full.If that argument doesn't satisfy you, then I would highly suggest that you put around 470 songs on the iaudio player and leave the extra space for 10 possible data files that you might want to transfer from place to place. Filling up the player to the brim isn't advisable for this very reason. I'll definitely leave some space on mine.
This camera is exactly what i could want. Perfect for a college student. like myself, who does freelance photography and perfectly able to use for normal photographic moments. My only negative comment is that i should have purchased an 'IS lens' separate, rather than the body/package deal. The lens that comes standard in this package is not practical for low-lighting shots.
I installed this antenna on the trunk lid of my 2009 Chevy Impala SS. (I recommend the 25-ft version for this application.) I put the antenna on the top front of the trunk lid and fastened the wire to the underside of the lid with a small piece of duct tape. Then I ran the wire across the trunk lid and all the way to the front of the car, without using any tools except for scissors to cut tape. I tucked the wire under the plastic trim at the edge of the carpet and under other trim as needed. The Impala's fold-down backseat provided access for getting from the trunk to the passenger compartment.The antenna's powerful permanent magnet holds it to the trunk lid. I soon noticed, though, that the people at the car wash in drying off the car moved the antenna a little bit, causing faint scratches. To make a smoother surface so that the paint couldn't be scratched, I put a couple of strips of black plastic electrical tape on the bottom of the antenna. I was concerned that this might not work well because it would weaken the force of the magnet, but I found that it actually dramatically strengthens the hold. Apparently the smoothness and malleability of the plastic allows a strong bond with the smooth paint surface. The antenna is now very difficult to move -- you might think it was bolted to the trunk lid! You can't slide it by pushing on it. You can move it only by prying it up with your fingernails and placing it anew.The shiny surface of the antenna and the Gilsson logo are not appropriate for the exterior of my car and so I take off one star for that. I lightly sanded the antenna and spray painted it flat black. Measurements of s/n ratios using my Magellan Maestro 4040 before and after painting showed no significant change due to the sanding and painting.
The dual grips make this tripod my favorite ever! Smooth. Really smooth and fun. Thanks Tiffen Davis and Sanford, I'm happy with my purchase. No more idle hands - now it's all about positive workshopping.I give this tripod two thumbs up.
As a Dell & Apple owner, I admit to being a bit apprehensive over this HP. It looks so beautiful but how would it perform? For everyday tasks it's flawless - web, word, photoshop, itunes all run quickly and without hesitation. The screen images are beautiful, the media card reader is perfect, wifi runs at high speeds and the little remote that hides in the card slot are ingenious.If HP could only fix the short battery life, this machine would get a 5.Consider this machine highly recommended.
Some info for all the folks who think of Audio-Technica as an unknown company; they've been in the audio business longer than Bose and were making highly rated headphones back in the 60's. I still use my Pro 4/AA 's from that period. I used to sell hifi back then and A-T was an industry leader. Also well known for turntable cartridges.Based on what I've read here, I think I'm getting the A-T's for my coast-to-coast flight. I'll post a real review after the fact.(btw- I decided to give this non-review a score with a rating near the going average so it would -hopefully- not skew the average one way or another)
I purchased this machine refurbished from Panasonic for a total of $150, including shipping, making the imperfections quite tolerable. It does much more than my previous DVD recorder which was twice the price. I have a Sony Bravia LCD HDTV and the display from this machine is quite good. After setting up the format for my widescreen TV, it worked like a charm.I do not intend to use it as a tuner. I rent an HD DVR from Comcast for tuning. I really did not see much difference in the video quality on playback with commercial DVDs, but for my home recorded DVDs, the improvement is significant. VHS also will play through the HDMI cable, with some improvement too. These are formated for 4:3 aspect ratio and there really is no getting around it until you can get an input that supports high resolution 16:9 through component or HDMI interface. I was able to record from my OnDemand playlist through Comcast (something you cannot do on the rented DVR).As with other reviewers, I am puzzled by the lack of eject and open/close functions on the remote, which even the cheap sets have. However, this machine does have very easy to use buttons that are large and right next to each slot on the machine. My past machines had tiny buttons that looked like all the others for the eject and open/close functions, making the remote almost a necessity. You do have to get up and walk over to the machine to get your disk or videotape out anyway, so this was not a huge deal for me. However, it did have trouble recognizing some DVDs at first pass, and I had to open/close the tray a few times before it recognized there was a playable disc in the drawer. So, you may want to wait by the machine while it reads before you sit down to watch.The remote is fairly intuitive, particularly if you are used to DVD-R functions.A huge rave for me is in regard to the flexible recording option, allowing you to customize the recording time on the DVD to fill the DVD, regardless of the length of the recording. This way you have the best possible recording quality. This is quite similar to DVD recording on your PC. Finalizing is a snap and much quicker than my old Sansui recorder.
Bought for my niece since she has a tendency to wear headphone out rather quickly, so far so good. Figured I couldn't lose since they were so cheap.
this is a very good alternative to the Ipod, if you do not care about fancy and light stuff, and want a good product to store all your music.Works very well, good sound quality, and the only problems I found:- the touch sensitive control does not work as well as in the ipod, and sometimes is annoying the lack of control.- It is not sleek, and is heavy. Do not buy it for sports.- As in others including ipod, the quality of the headphones do not match the player. Try good headphones, and you will understand... my advice for a moderate price: Senheisser PX100. 40$ regular price, about 12-18$ refurbished. A great deal.
I bought this for my son. I have had one for a longtime. Once you have your knifeedge angle done for the first time, it is fast andsimple to bring it back to razor sharp. A friendhas another brand, and it is flimsy compared to theLansky. Highly recommended.
This is my second WD small drive I've purchased and I just love them both. You won't believe how light it is and the build quality is awesome. Need a great inexpensive mobile drive... look no further!
My order came to $20 and shipping was going to cost $6 so i quickly went to find something for about $5.Can you guess what i found?I'm always in need of headphones as all of mine seem to break and for five bucks why not?They are OK , for the price you cannot beat it as the sound quality... they work it doesn't sound bad just not great.I'm going to use these as backups incase my skullcandy titans break. Other than that they fell pretty good in the ear and are not painful to wear, so i guess that is a +Headphones on a budget
I got this to replace my onboard sound, and i love it!! The external panel is a major plus. When i have my 5.1 surround sound hooked up, you can tell when sounds are coming behind you. Well worth the money!
After reading the reviews for the NUVI 360 I decided to purchase it. I have not been dissapointed. It is the best thing since slice bread. The screen is small but easy to read and the voice is clear and I have yet to get lost. I really do not know how I lived without this thing. I've had it for three months now and even took it with me to Puerto Rico without any problems -- eventhough the POI database for Puerto Rico is very small. Nevertheless, the POI for the US is expansive and accurate. The suction cup is strong and does not fall off the windshield, the battery life lasts about two hours and charges easily. The Bluetooth is fantastic, it is user friendly and quickly recognizes for cell phone. All in all this is a great product and for the price and features, it does not get better.
Please note that this battery doesn't work in AT&T; phones that use 3301. Although the batteries have practically the same code, P-3301 versus 3301, and look much the same, they differ in size and connector.Presumably it's a good battery, but it doesn't fit my phone.
I got the item I wanted quickly and it was as advertised.I am using it daily now. Thanks.
I bought this projector because I wanted a complete projector and dvd player that would fit in my living room. Epson boasts of getting a wide screen projected from as little as 6 feet away from the wall, so I thought this would be perfect. They even show pictures of it being used on a coffee table to project on the wall.Well, when I got it up and running, I discovered that to get the picture at an appropriate height, the projector itself had to be almost five feet in the air! Plus, with the DVD player ejecting to the rear of the machine, you can't mount it against the wall. So, to use it in your living room (or anywhere), be prepared to have it sitting at a height of 4 to 6 feet high! There are dials that allow for picture adjustment, but even with these fully utilized I needed to prop the projector up on some books (the legs ARE NOT adjustable), and still at a height of four feet, much higher than a coffee table, and so high that when sitting down, the projector itself INTERFERES with your ability to see the projected image!Now, the picture and sound itself were fine. But the design and execution make this product unusable for me and for many people in similar situations.Try it out before you buy!!!
I wanted a GPS system that was easy to use, understand and reasonably priced. We have been using this system for a couple of weeks now and have been very pleased. There are a few addresses in which it hasn't recognized but once we drive to them, we can save the location into our favorites so it is easily accessed next time we need it. I think this is a problem with Garmin and not the actual GPS unit itself though. Overall, I have been very pleased and would recommend this product if you are a first-timer.
I have a 23" lcd TV, and it looks really good on the wall. The product is what I've expected. Easy to install and looks good. Now I need to manage my cables, but very satisfied with the quality.
I recently bought this item used from ebay. It is a alright mp3 player in fact it has turned out to be jog proof which is good. But sometimes when it plays it says &quot;ps&quot; which i'm going to guess means problem scanning then it won't play anything so i have to hit stop then restart it. I haven't had any problems with the battery life it usually runs for about 5 to 6 hours with 1 enegizer battery. The player itself is pretty flimsy but it not a real big problem though. So my advice is if you want a joggable mp3 player and don't mind buying mini cd-r's its a good buy.
I'd like to start off this review by saying: I throughly enjoy my Samsung YP-F1Z mp3 player.There are a few problems with this device that I have found, and I ordered them in their importance to me.1) Battery Life - Battery Life isn't 10 hours, I would estimate, with near constant usage, the battery life on this mp3 player is closer to 6 hours.2) Cost of accessories - With this model, I had believed that Samsung was planning to allow for various different accessories for it, you can by bits and pieces for it (MP3->USB Cable, faceplates, etc) but they are extremely over priced. For example, on Samsung's website, the price for a different colored faceplate is outrageous, its like $30+. The USB cable is ~$20. The plastic faceplate is essentially the size of two US quarters, and it costs $30+ to get a new one? c'mon. . .3) Buttons - The buttons on this device feel "cheap" sorry I can't describe it better than that, but they are made of plastic, and don't feel very solid when using the controls.4) FM Radio - The FM Radio is a great thing to have, but it can be a little aggrivating, moving an inch or two can make all the difference in the world with the fm radio signals.The things I like about this MP3 player:1) The size - The size is probably the biggest selling point of this device, an excellent size for something to take to the gym, or to run with.2) Memory - 1gb is a good size of memory to have, while it isn't the most memory out there, 1 gig is enough to make me happy.3) Display - While very simple, the display is clear, and easy to read.4) FM Radio - This MP3 player has an FM radio built in, very nice to have, especially at gyms where they broadcast tv audio over fm bands.
It wasn't made for my weather radio even though it was shown as an accessory otherwise it wouldbe great to have. Amazon took it back with shipping envelope and all. Thanks
This was the first time I had ordered from amazon. The product arrived on time as promised in good condition.
Note that these lens are for Full Frame Digital SLR cameras, Sigma has other Fisheye for APS-C cameras, but this is not the case.This lens are Diagonal Fisheye, not a circular Fisheye , who use Fisheye lens usually are looking for exaggerate the perspective and make more striking the images, is exactly that this lens produces, artistic looks, its minimal focus (5.9 in / 15 cm) is ideal, the manual focus ring is very smooth, include nice hood that allow to use normal lens cap attached to it. In my 5D Mark II (full frame) the images quality has a beautiful crisp, strong colors and well marked.Regards,
I just bought this and I love it. Great pictures, easy to use, and feels great. The size is a bit larger than some, but the optics are great and that is why. You are getting a 5x optical zoom. To do it right, you need to have a bigger lense and thus a bigger camera body.Prior to this I had a Lumix I paid 500 for. The Lumix is much bigger than this camera!! About twice the size. You can get a tiny camera with tiny features or you can get a well designed camera that hs almost as small and delivers quality pics and professional features.The Samsung is easier to use, takes better pictures (although the Lumix does take great pictures) and feels better. In addition, it has many more features, like a very well lit very large viewer display and HDMI interface.
This charger is awesome, as it accepts both USB cables (which should've come with your iPod), and it also accepts firewire cables. I've used this charger on many occassions for my video iPod, both at home and on the road, and have never had any problems with it. The prongs that plug into the wall fold into the charger when it's not being used...so you don't have to worry about bending the prongs when you pack it up. The only bad thing about it: it doesn't include a USB or firewire cable, which means you have to find/purchase one if you don't want to take your only USB cable with you everywhere.
I have a current Netgear router and thought I would buy another one. What a mistake. Product works for about 30 minutes then it freezes. Have to unplug and plug back in. Call tech support to ask for a Return Number. On hold for 45 minutes. Won't give me a Return number. Says send them an email. Attempted to send email. Email Error. Summary: Bad product; Bad support. Do NOT Buy.
The magellan 315 is an excellent unit! The magellan has a very powerful quadrifilar antenna, which can get satillites under heavyer satilite cover than the eTrex, which has a Patch antenna. The magellan 315 has loads of features, and is very powerful. I highly reccommend this, for hiking/camping/fishing/Geocaching or whatever else! The magellan 315 is waterproof (see back of manual) and will even float (as long as battery compartment is closed). Another nice feature is that it has two odometers, so one can count how long you've travelled from the start, and one you can reset whenever you want to measure the distance travelled on the trip. Very nice overall!!
I've had this product for a few days, and it's going right back into the box it came in and being sent back.For one, the device needs to be rebooted once a day, or the clients will lose the signal. I've tested this on both Windows2000 and Linux clients running two different Orinoco Gold Cards.Second, the signal strength isn't even close to the advertized specs. I start losing signal about 30 feet away from the device, with a clear line of sight!Third, support is non-existant. I've waited on hold for over a half hour to be disconnected.I think the only reason they set the retail price so high is so it'll compare with Lucent/Agere and Cisco solutions price-wise. Some people believe that a high retail price constitutes a good product, and this access point will prove otherwise.
I've had this PDA for over a year now. I don't use it on a daily basis - mostly for travel, since I carry my own personal cell phone and work blackberry. If I didn't have to carry my blackberry, I would probably carry this more often.I mostly got this as a laptop substitute for travel purposes and also doubles as a GPS. The GPS in my car is built-in, so this saved me from having to purchase a portable, dedicated one. When I travel internationally any my CDMA blackberry is out of service, I can hop onto a WiFi hotspot and still get my data. And, unlike dedicated GPS's, there's a multitude of applications available. One good free one is GPSToday, which will put your position on a cacheable Google Map. So, when traveling to a spot where your usual navigation software has no maps, grab a WiFi spot, get a fix on your position, and it will download a regional map from Google that you can use for reference when roaming around. Very handy.The built-in IE browser is very fast but doesn't render a lot of web pages very well. Opera makes a browser that is slower but provides a better viewing experience, but my favorite is Netfront, in which the browsing experience is much like that of the iPhone's (very good). Also, unlike an iPhone, because it runs on an open platform with Windows Mobile, there are lots of third party (often free) apps for you to choose from (not just what the Apple Store tells you you can have). Skype is cool. I also found an app to stream radio with my Sirius account. That's not to say this is an iPhone substitute - after all, it's not even a phone.I don't have many complaints about this device. The WiFi radio is kind of weak, but I guess that's not a total surprise with a unit this small. There's also not a very good selection of accessories since the smartphone market has pretty much killed that of the PDA. I'll probably hold on to this until there's a smartphone that can truly replace my phone and my 160GB iPod and still retain all the connectivity features of this device.
The remote works great. I was a little skeptic at first. It's as simple as plugging in the box, entering your codes on you remote, and start using RF for your remote. There are no eyes needed to hook onto your components.I have had if for several weeks now and I am glad I made the purchase.
Pros:-Fantastic picture/video quality-Very small, very portableCons:-Absolutely horrid compatibility issues-Camera stand is non-adjustable-USB cord is only three feet longFirst off, the only reason I'm not rating this a two or lower is because I've been meaning to wipe my hard drive and reinstall windows, and already had my necessary files backed up. Soon after installing the drivers and software needed to run the webcam, I was hit with a blue screen. After restarting my system, I failed to get past the log-in screen and attempted to restart in safe mode, and even -that- didn't get me to my desktop. After several hours of frustration I just decided to go ahead and wipe everything and reinstall windows. After a few more hours and driver/system updates, I decided to give the webcam another shot, and it worked much better than the last attempt (though that isn't saying very much, considering it forced me to reinstall everything).Ranting aside, the quality of the actual camera itself (not the software) is fantastic. The videos are smooth, crisp and clear, and the built-in microphone isn't too shabby. The build of the camera is compact, sleek, and is indeed very portable.Overall, I most likely would not have bought this camera had I known it would force me to reinstall windows. I haven't checked to see if anyone else had the same problems I did with the camera, so I'm not entirely sure if it was pure dumb luck or one out of many. Regardless, this can be a real problem if one has not backed up important files on their system and is hit with the same issues, and it definitely wouldn't have been worth my time or money if I hadn't planned on reinstalling beforehand.
I've been using the Terk with a couple of Sangean and one Grundig radio. Sometimes it helps reception and sometimes it seems to make no difference.
Pros:- Outstanding sharpness, saturation, and bokeh- USM AF is fast and quiet- 2 focus range settings- Fast f/2.8 throughout zoom range complements 24-70mm f/2.8L- Image Stabilizer- 2 IS modes: 1 - normal & 2 - panning- Weather sealed- Common 77mm filter among L-series- Front element does not rotate with focus- Non-existent zoom-creep (lens does not extend)- Solid construction and feel- Focus range indicator window on top of lens- Comes bundled with lens hood, tripod collar ring, and standalone lens bag- Well controlled vignettingCons:- Heavy- Expensive- Longest of the 4 Canon 70-200mm'sThoughts:Outstanding Lens! Always use a filter and use the lens hood as much as possible. The lens hood does get in the way of using a polarizing filter since the front element does not extend. Front element does not rotate when focusing. One of my more favorite lenses. It is used in conjunction to my 24-70mm f/2.8L. My 1.4x extender is only used when I want more reach, but it does cut the sharpness down a bit. I love the IS on here. The ability to change IS modes is awesome. Having 4 setting switches on the lens is a step up from the 24-70mm f/2.8L (that having none). The white finish on this lens garners a lot of onlooker attention. You'll get a ton of attention at events and need a monopod if you want to use it for a baseball game and the like. 24-70mm f/2.8L seems light after wielding this lens. This lens attached to a 40D will not fit the Lowepro Slingshot 200 in the quick draw position. That said, I never use the included standalone lens bag (it looks more like a tan & black lens holster; comes with a thin black shoulder strap). It's best to get this on sale (Christmas season comes to mind). The $1700~ price tag is steep, but the $200~ in instant rebate is nice.Bottom line:Outstanding Lens! Highly regarded and recommended.
Battery works perfectly, can go without charging for days. Price was also VERY reasonable. Would definitely purchase same battery again.
The bag is well made for the canon camera. It is compact.
I have used this and found it to be competent in it being efficient clarity wise, ease of handling, the zoom factor,the review screen and also the size of the camera.I found this product quite satisfactory
I recently bought a pair of headphones from MonoPrice and they wouldn't stay in my ears. These were the first headphones I've owned that actually went into your ear like that, so i wasn't sure if i needed a bigger or smaller size ear piece, so that's why i got this variety pack. Turns out i needed the small size, and now the headphones are great. These appear to be the same quality as to what came stock on my headphones, but do seem to fit tighter so they would be harder to lose by them accidently falling off. Very pleased with this purchase.
Here's the other cord that goes into the noise cancelling headset. Smart Cord. Worth every penny. I no longer have the pain in my neck and shoulders.
Very handy little USB mouse for my laptop. It winds around itself in a built in slot. Well thought out. The cord may be short for some, but I think it is perfect for my laptop.
First, it is the way a computer should have been designed. Modern, fast, sleek, and did I say fast?Everything you want in a MAC, more bells and whistles that the older OS 8 and 9.Plus now you can run any costly Windows programs without buying special MAC versions such as Adobe CS Suite ($1300)!I love it. And with WiFi built in, I'll use it more and more.The 17 inch version is bright and clear. great for movies too. And if you own an iPod, the transfer of files is so easy.Amazon is a great place to do business with as well. Many confirmation e-mails, good shipping. No problems at all.
I was not happy with the product.It is very supple and doenot snap in well needs to be pushed in and then its difficult to pull it out, feels like its going to break.I purchased 2 one was a foot another longer, they donot work for me.Cheaper is not good:(
I didn't realize that it is so bulky. it doesn't fit in a pocket. And, as other GPS-only devices, it is limited in functionality. I returned this item and got myself Dell Axim x51v and GlobalSat Bluetooth GPS receiver, which I'm pretty satisfied with.
I bought one of these six months ago, and was happy enough to purchase a second one. It's not the best picture I saw, but it's a far cry from the worst. I haven't had any problem with burn-in, although I have seen the dancing pixels mentioned by other reviewers. I guess I should be annoyed, but it is infrequent and just really doesn't affect my enjoyment.So, if you don't care how much you spend, buy some of the top of the line stuff. But if on a budget, then this equipment ranks with top of the line in the Economy category.
I wanted to get into macro photography and decided on Tamron because of the rebate offer. I was truly blown away on how sharp this lens performed. It has also double as a great portrait lens. On my Rebel XT, the focal length actual equals 144mm which gives great heads shots. The focusing is slightly slow but that didn't bother me any. Once you look at the results from this lens you it's a no brainer.
A great camera with lots of features found only on more expensive models. It's great for beginners...the AUTO mode is simple to use and takes very good quality pictures. For more advanced users, there are a large number of user controlled features in Program and Manual mode. Plenty of camera for everyone. You won't be disapointed. You will, however, want to upgrade to a larger CF memory card.
As the title states, it just suddenly stopped working. Inserting it into my camcorder now just results in a prompt to format the card ... everytime. All old data was lost too, which for a 16GB care just means losing even more data at once. I'm going to stick with Sandisk brand from now on.
This little tripod is surprisingly sturdy. It is just 18.5" long (folded) and 2 pounds (including head) and easily fits in my small backpack. The head locks down easily and securely with my Nikon D40 SLR with 18-200 lens. Unlike the Bogen travel tripod, the Slik head is removable if you want to use something else. There is no quick-release plate, allowing you to add any brand of quick-release (if you are using another brand on other tripods). The lowest leg sections are a little wobbly in the wind, so I fold those up in those conditions. I have a 8 pound luggable tripod when rock solid stability is important, but this 2 pound tripod is prefect for hiking or travel.
This is a (sigh) great mouse from microsoft. I love the way it fits my hand. The scroll wheel is incredibly smooth and allows for more sensitive scrolling. Also, like the box says, this mouse is very economical (when it comes to batteries). I have found it to have great battery life. I was able to use it without having to replace the batteries for 4 months. (I use my computer a little more than most people.) My one complaint happens to be wiith the selling point of this product. The tilt wheel. I barely use it because it cannot be programmmed to do anything except move from side to side in large documents. (I have a large flat panel display and I keep my resolution at 1024x768, so I never really have documents that need to be scrolled side to side). I was hoping it could at least be progammed to move back and forward in my web browser or highlight text. Still this is a good mouse that is reasonably priced.
This is a great product. Initially i bought airport express from apple and it worked for normal browsing and did not work fro VPN. I tried all my best to make it work with that but no luck, my friend suggested me this, this is unix based and really solid product in wirless modem category and works for all my needs.Strongly recommended this product.
This product was a good buy. Easy to install and seems to be working just fine. I needed the extra footage in the cord which would have cost me almost 4 times as much in a retail store. Thank you! Thank you!
I got the ER-6i headphones when they first came out, and was all pumped for amazing-fidelity music, whatever that meant. The sound quality was, well... good. I mean, it really didn't blow me away or anything. It was surely a big jump up from iPod's crappy headphones, but I can't remember ever getting a "wow" moment. Truth in advertising: like just about everybody, I love my music, but I'm certainly not going to talk about frequency ranges and that sort of thing. I notice the bass boost feature when it's activated, but I'm not sure why the "Rock" EQ setting is any better for Twisted Sister than the "Classical" setting is. So I never had any real moment where I said, "man, these sure are some great headphones!" The sound quality was always just "good", as far as I could tell.Problems:- I could never get the earbuds to fit my ears right. The foam ones, sure, but they get dirty and nasty after a while (and yes, I do clean my ears every day, engaging in entirely unauthorized yet obviously designed uses of the Q-Tip), so I eventually quit wearing them. The soft rubber earbuds that come as an alternative are easier to clean, but the left one just never fit properly into my ear, which pretty much negated the joys of noise cancellation.- the left earbud just quit working one day, so it ceased to be a problem. I'm pretty sure this is somehow my fault, because like I assume most people do, I bent the cord. The thing is about 17 feet long, which when you're on the treadmill becomes a mite awkward. So I bent the cord into a couple of loops and tucked it under my iPod armband, and thought nothing more of it. Until I heard nothing more FROM it, which did attract my attention. Yep, evidently the micro-thin cord had severed somewhere in the course of my workouts, and it transmitted no more.So I'd say I got about 6 or 7 months of good-quality music out of a pair of headphones I paid $140 for. At $20 a month, I could've gotten a new pair of Koss' every month. My rec: if you're not a serious audiophile who doesn't plan on using them at the gym, don't buy these. They're not terrible headphones, but they're not sturdy and they're not worth the price, even the discounted Amazon price.
I purchased 2 SanDisk micro SD cards and one of them was faulty. I was away on vacation and by the time I got home and was able to deal with returning it I was told that I took too long and needed to contact the manufacturer. Not very halpful and what should be an easy transaction is now a pain in the a@#!I am not pleased with blue protons customer service.
I bought a Samsung theater similar to this one planning to my MP3 player via the USB port. Beware- they do not tell you that the USB feature is compatible with only 30 or so players, 20 of them Samsung plus a couple of other models you've never heard of. It won't even accept iPods!
This is a good printer, but before you buy one, Google the phrase "HP 2840 carousel misalignment" and learn about the pain people like me have suffered. The carousels break easily, and the cost to replace is high. Plus, you'll pay more for consumables than you pay for the printer in the first two years or so - HP just charges too much for the toner. Finally, the resolution isn't up to the quality of other printers that are cheaper and better designed, like the Brother DCP-9040 ...Brother DCP-9040cn Color Laser Copier and Printer with Built-in Ethernet Network Interface
I had this camera for less than two years when it stopped working. I treated this camera like a baby, so it should have lasted for a long time. They would charge me $115 to fix it - and then that is only guaranteed for six months. Minolta customer service told me that it is the nature of mechanical things to break and I happened to get one that broke. Do not buy this camera unless you want to buy another one next year.
Great hard drive! Very fast, and quiet! Nothing negative about this drive. Buy one!
Just like the other reviewers, I was skeptical to buy a monitor on-line at first, given the likelyhood of having dead pixels and not being able to return it as easy as you would a locally store bought one. However, I was pleased to find no dead pixels at all. Picture quality is excellent and looks great on even the most demanding games. [...] Take my advice and buy this monitor, the features it offers are unbeatable for the price point it falls under. Don't be scared off by the few bad apple reviews given by the types of people I mentioned previously. Don't pay for the marketing costs incurred by big name companies, instead save some of your cash and by a quality LCD! Hope this helps those who needed convincing.
Worked fantastic right from the box without loading any software.
all i did was plug it in and reboot and the memory was recognized. works like a charm
I use a QPS Que (that I must say is a piece of junk) and have found that when I burn audio on Memorex products they will not play in any of my CD players except the DVD in my Mac. I never had any problem with Fuji's so I'm switching back, if I can find them.
I bought this last week. It looked perfect for my new Dell machine which surprised me with no IDE cables inside, only SATA. I wanted to use my old IDE hdd & dvd drives.I connected a 160 GB IDE drive with this enclosure on my brand new Vista machine, it took forever to finish the device driver installation and in the end the machine crashed with blue screen of death.So I started to look for technical support information, no where to find on either packaging or product manual.Few good things,1) When I saw product pictures, I could not tell if it had an opening for a dvd drive tray. But it does.2) It even comes with a small screw driver, so that you can install your hdd & dvd drives securely with the unit. Nice touch.
I bought this stylish stereo at Toy's R Us for only $99.99! When I went online to check out the prices some of them went to $250. I got a real bargain. Maybe the one I bought was refurbished or discontinued. Anyway, this is just like the CD-XP500 except for the color. The HUGE bass rocked my house. You could crank up the volume without distortion because of the mega 300 watts. I have no clue why the title is 150. The only con is that you can't really turn down the bass for peaceful music like in the morning.
This card worked for about 5 hours of video and then it would not be read by the camera or computer. I even ran a check on it using some recovery software and it came up with all bad sectors.We lost about 1 hour of video and missed one of my girls performances because it would not work. I am sending it back and will be buying a Lexar or SanDisk.
every night for the last four or five years i've slept with these headphones on. in the middle of the night they inevitably come off and i end up laying on them, or the cord gets wrapped around my body, and still, they last for six months or more(so they must last so much longer if you don't crush them once a day). the key is that they're so flexible, it's almost impossible to break them. the first thing that will wear out on these things is the foam cover on the earpieces.however, if you want noise-cancelling, then maybe move on. they're good for moderately quiet settings, but if you want to hear the music clearly in a busy place without turning the volume all the way up, these aren't for you. i don't ride subways or walk city streets, so they suit me just fine.cheap, reliable, durable, and good sound-quality. they're my best friends.
The piece that goes over your ears is softe and flexible, but the casing on the ear buds fell off fairly quickly, and I then had to insert the hard plastic into my ears, which wasn't comfortable. The volume control is terrific for running or at the gym so you don't have to fiddle with the Ipod. After about 5 months of fairly heavy use, the headphones just broke completely. So I don't think this is a well constructed product, but the volume control is a nice feature.
If all you want is a straight forward and simple Digital Camera with Beautiful colors, Great ease in operation and high resolution get this before they will be goneI got mine after using my older Sony Mavica MVC-FD88 for the last 3 years.my older mavica costed much more and served me right and it has a 16 x Zoom with 1.3 Mega Pixel and MPEG with sound only on Floppies...but Sony improve alot with this MVCFD200First, they got a Floppy Disk Drive that accept all 3.5" disks which is great for uploading to older PC's with no USB etc.and the new Memory stick with a USB to PC is unreal improvementnot to mention the feature of uploading and downloading betweenall these formats!!!the Memory stick that I use is 128 MB and it lets me take hundreds of high quality photos like no other Digital camera that I tried including "other" cameras with 4 Mega Pixel !!!this is simply a great camera with some extra features like the MPEG (no sound)and 6x Zoom and Digital effects.to me, these features are only extras and not importent as I have a Digital Camcorder in order to make high quality movies...Sony always make the best cameras and that is a fact.
If you check out the reviews for LCD projectors, infocus products rarely surface. But you get a great bang for the buck here. The NEC LF140 has received rave reviews but if you look carefully, it is heavier than the LP335 and the intensity of its lamp is also lesser. Granted than the difference between 800 and 1000 lumens isn't that great (with the logarithmic nature of light intensity) but there will be a minor improvement in performance with the brighter lamp, particularly if you leave the lights on during the presentation. When push comes to shove and you compare the features, you might still be tempted to pick the NEC product for its &quot;brand.&quot; If you yield to that temptation, you'll pay about $1500 more for a inferior feature set.On the otherhand, the NEC Multisync VT540 is a decent buy. It has all that the dragonfly offers at a comparable price (it is about 3 lbs heavier but you get the MultiSync plug and forget functionality, which is comforting.)If you want to save your biceps effort buy the dragonfly, else go for the NEC (reasons being the software and brand.)
I use this Monster with my ZEN Mozaic. Works generally well, although during longer trips I have to switch stations often. I guess that's not the transmitter's fault. It is a bit difficult to do while driving! Otherwise sound is great!
After hooking everything up I was suprised at the picture quality. It came close to HD quality from a standard DVD player. Definitely worth the money.
Had a problem installing this because certain drivers didn't work with Windows ME. However, tech support walked me through and it works fine now.Only use &quot;fast&quot; print if you have good eyes. You really need to use normal setting to be able to read anything you print.Good printer for the money.
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I decided for this dock, because the price was right and got plenty of good reviews on Amazon. I wanted something in the kitchen to listen to online radios and podcasts. The device is cheaply built and that reflects also the price. The sound would be ok if it did not have crackling sounds. The speaker was constantly crackling while listening to online radios. First I thought it is the Ipod but I have tried my wife's ipod with the same result. I am sending it back.
All HDMI cables are the same if they work, and this one does.25' is what I needed to wrap around a room and let me send video from my phone on a nightstand to an HDTV. Works well, and the picture is, of course, no different than that on a $100 HDMI cable. Seems pretty well built too, as I've stepped on the connector and even vacuumed over the thing without any issue.This one is a bit stiff/heavy, as most HDMI cables seem to be, but still no trouble running it cleanly around the edge of my bedroom and around a tight corner into the TV.
The device worked flawlessly with my HP Pocket PC and the Pharos GPS that I had purchased with Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005. The collection of power adaptors that came with the package makes it simple to charge the iPAC in it's docking station or separately and the Bluetooth Dock battery simultaneously.
Excellent price and performance combination. I had an old Netgear router that was dropping pages and connections all the time, and after analyzing all routers on the market for home needs I found this one and went with it. As far as setup goes, I am the kind of person that always screws something up and has it take much longer than I expect to install things. Although once again I managed to screw it up, it still only took 20 minutes to get this installed. It has been a joy---reliable, fast, and efficient thus far. I highly recommend this router.
Item exactly as described. Great value, it's been several months and we still have a few hundred points left. Bought everything we wanted and then some.
1. doesn't support mp3 directly (need to be converted by sonic stage)2. sonic stage is very picky about OS, read the manual and spec before you buy it.Wait for apple Nano!!
I am torn between giving it one star and five stars. I bought a similar HP (Hewlett Packard) DLP TV model, MD5880N, on Amazon.com for $3,403.98 incl stand on 8/23/2006. The light engine quits after 3.3 years of use. The symptom is posterization. The other quality problem is HDMI ports on main boards, quitting after 3 years of use as mine are. These problems are not incidental, but rather statistically way out of proportion. Take a look at the nearly 400 pages of chats regarding MD5020N and MD5880N yourself and you would be convinced that these two problems, especially the posterization problem, is the fatal problem: google "The Official HP Pavilion 1080P DLP Owner's Thread" One of my posts: #10154 This problem puts so many HP TV set owners between a rock (paying $627 to get HP to fix it) and a hard place (to trash it). You know that for $599 you can buy a new 60 in Mits when on sale (compusa.com ads subscription, dealnews.com shopping agent). HP refuses to admit these quality problems and stonewalls its customers on the issue of quality problems, or else I would not give them 1 star. HP was not experienced in manufacturing DLP TV sets at 2004-2005; this was an extension of their projector line. Even technical support was all shared with projectors products. This is a TV set that gives the most beautiful pictures, which is why CNET gave it top rating. However, this series probably quits much sooner than you expect. Ask the seller for 7 years of protrated refund warranty on the light engine (against posterization issue) and HDMI ports (main board) and you still can buy it. (HP has stopped making the light engines.)
I bought this little thing several months age. I didn't go anyhere without it.It's so nicely designed that you can carry it to any place.With those advanced features ,you can take very sharp pics. digitally developed photoes are no less vivid than those taken by optical cameraes.I love it
This is a piece of junk.The first time I inserted a smart media card, the card went all the way into the unit. To get it out, I had to call customer support who told me how to disassemble the unit so that I could extract it. Great start!It does not consistently read CF cards.Bottom line-stay away.
Added this to our home gym system, and it really makes a difference. We get a better overall sound at a lower volume, now. Definitely recommend.
We found that the radio worked fine for about 2-4 hours and than you could hear / how ever no one could hear you. We tried two radio's .
I bought mine years ago and it still works fine. Like most folks I realize the gold plated connectors are mostly a marketing gimmick. Today this AV switch is overpriced, it should sell for about $15 maybe less. Otherwise I have no complaints or problems using this little switch. Would be nicer if it was a little smaller.
I lvoed the idea of having sirius inside my home. This item was hard to find, but works great if you have the right kind of area to install it.
Long story short: This easy-to-use camera packs in great features for the price. It has yet to disappoint me in any way.I've taken this camera with me on a couple of trips, including one to Antarctica, and I've been delighted by the pictures I've brought home. The video-capture, with sound, is a nice touch. The level of resolution has not been a problem for me. If you're looking for more zoom (and that will cost you), this might not be the right camera for you.
I have tried a number of FM transmitters for the iPod - all of them were unsatisfactory overall: weak signal, small and hard to read displays, lengths of unruly cords, need to replace batteries at inconvenient times on the road, insecure positioning (iPod sliding around), sensitive reception -- iPod or device must be positioned just-so for a decent signal.None of those issues apply to the Griffin Road-Trip. It has a strong signal that overrides bleed-over on the frequency. It even overrides weak station signals that are tuned to the chosen frequency. For example, I keep mine tuned to 88.7 - a generally empty frequency and I never have to change it in my daily travels. Even better, when driving to another city 140 miles away, I never had to change freqs. If you do need to change, the display is large and easily read, the buttons are easily pressed, the changes are easily done while driving - as easy as changing a radio station on your car set. The Mount can be adjusted to a wide range of positions - it holds the iPod securely against all induced movement; there are no cables laying about over everything - and it keeps itself and the iPod charged at all times. It comes with adapters to securely hold every iPod model offered, from the skinny little shuttle to the full-sized 80gig version. Insertion of the iPod is easy - slide it in the top and good to go. To take iPod with you - just slide it out of the holder. Could not be simpler or easier.What a joy to use - sound quality is excellent - interference is simply not there. If you do hear interference, you are within range of a strong FM station on the same freq - tuning to another is simplicity itself with the "up" and "down" buttons on the Road Trip. If you cannot have your car wired to plug in an iPod directly to the sound system (as is being done by many car makers now) - this is the best solution I have found to play your iPod over your car sound system.I have put one of these in every vehicle we own.
Great product! Took me a little bit of "tweaking" to get the desired settings and resolution (I do not have the digital video input, so had to settle for analog). However, there is a very noticeable difference in output quality from the clunky 17 inch dinosaur I upgraded from. Arrived promptly and well packaged, and was the best and most cost-effective product of its type on the market. Samsung has a great reputation for flatscreen monitors, and I am very impressed with what this monitor brings to my computing experience. Highly recommended!
Completely useless. Made my Mac crash everytime I tried to hotsync. Returned it and got the Palm Connect USB adaptor which works perfectly (and was cheaper too.)
Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 710 LaserGood product, easy to use, work in any position.
We used this camera on our honeymoon for snorkling and it was great! The pictures were a little grainy, although I credit that to the silt in the water more than the camera quality since the out of water shots came out great too. The lever on the front was much easier to use than a push button and the strap was perfect. We bought a Kodak in Hawaii when these were used up and the picture quality was significantly worse than the Fuji. We would definitely use these again!
The Zenith DVD2200 was my first DVD player. I bought it for the great price.Contrary to what others have said here, I have had no problems with it. The picture is crystal clear and the player has all the features I want. I just got the Matrix yesterday and was worried that it might not work. I put the disc in, though, and everything works fine including the special features.As far as I can tell the problems others have reported with this player are either random defects that should be covered by the warranty or are manufacturing problems that have been fixed in recent product runs.
I have a small hand and I could not get comfortable with the the trackball mouse. It was too large and I found myself having to strain to operate the track ball while keeping my hand on/near the mouse buttons. In addition, since I only used the trackball for a day or so, I could not get the precision I am accustomed to. However, I returned the trackball for a more traditional-type mouse, the Logitech wireless Optical Laser Mouse (that I use with my regular computer and keyboard) and I LOVE it for its comfort and precision. Hands dowen the best mouse i have ever used.
This is literally the worst anyone could possibly make a simple 3.5mm male male wire. The sound quality is atrocious. Do NOT buy this.
I'd already moved onto the 120GB iPod, and the 30 was at least 4 years old and the battery was shot. I didn't want to pay what APPLE charges to replace the battery so I opened up my iPod, got the info from the battery and looked it up on Amazon. If I recall, it was about $13. 2 days later, my 30GB was charged and running like new for what I would consider to be a low price.
It don't get any better than this. This mini tripod is good because there isn't a bunch of complicated parts that could get broken. It's very solid for something that is so small. You won't go wrong with this one.
After my recent experience with this Tasco product I would not want to use it even if it were free. It is not the same product I remember from years back. I presume, and this is after checking it carefully, it is now built by that special French designer company called "La Garbage" and then assembled by a child labour next to kerosene lamp on very leaky boat of the coast of China. Shame what became of Tasco. Yet, I still cannot figure out how well known company can manage to make 90 % of binoculars parts from cheap plastic and get away with selling it to people in USA, or any other place for that matter. What holds it together? I had seen a lot of glue, but still. ... Anyway, Never Again this brand. Want serious binuculars, get Bushnell, Pentax, Nikon. Those are more money? Yes. Now, how many times in your life you buy binoculars?
i own a logitech quick cam, my fiance owns a veo stingray. i paid twice what he did and his cam is better than mine.it spanks logitech in low light performance. it's not grainy at all. though the color is a bit off.you can not beat this cam for the price.
This is my third Archos. I started with the Gmini 402, which was probably the best of the bunch, but just not enough hard drive storage. Moved on to the 100GB AV400, which had its problems but in balance was pretty good. But the hard drive soon filled up and in the meantime Archos, in typical fashion, refused to support the AV400 when Windows Media Player updated to Version 11. I eventually upgraded to the 605 but was told it wouldn't be availble until March 2008. So I broke down and actually bought an iPod. But a week later -- surprise -- the 605 arrived. Bye bye iPod.Some might think the 605 was rushed to market, unfinished and laden with bugs, just so it would be available for the holidays. Some might think right. You can almost feel the Dilbert-like struggle that went on between engineering and marketing on this one. My first 605 would not sync with WMP 11. No support, of course, from Archos so I had to manually transfer files using the 605 as an external hard drive. I managed to transfer about half my files that way before the 605 refused to recognize the USB link any more. And the files that did transfer would not play even though none were DRM-infested. So back it went.Round 2. The second 605 synched but only for a short while. I got about 2/3's of my files over and those did come over did play. I'm almost tempted to keep it anyway because the features are that good. When it works, the 605 has the power to delight -- truly stunning. The touch screen interface is too cool and the 605 also works very well as a portable (although very expensive) photo album. Want to move on to the next picture? Just whisk your finger across the screen and off it goes. Want to zoom? Put your thumb and finger on the screen and then drag. Again, too cool. It's even got a memory card slot for your pictures.The wifi feature lets you tap in to your computer's files without transferring them over, again very cool but not without drawbacks: It's not too useful, obviously, if you want to go portable; the reception is very poor so you won't be able to stray too far anyway; and -- oh yeah -- on my unit that feature died after only 2 days.Plus, as everyone else has noted, you're getting a stripped down (i.e., crippled) version here. Most of the bells and whistles advertised are actually sold a la carte and you'll need to invest an additional $100 or so to get the best of them. The 605, for example, charges (very slowly) through the USB connection. Want an AC adapter? That's extra. Want to use the wifi to get on the web? That's extra. It's like buying a Ferrari and then having to pay extra to get it to go over 55.So, regretfully, back it goes. I think I'll keep trying to work around the flaws in the AV400 for a least a little longer but I'll be keeping my eyes open. If Archos can ever get the product to work or can at least provide a decent level of support when it doesn't, I'll be the first one back in line. The 605 has so much potential that it's frustrating that so much of it doesn't work. And it's even worse that a lot of the frustration is intentional, to force you to buy a lot of add-ons that should have been standard to begin with.
Mine is the Olympus U 700 All-Weather 7.1 Megapixels. I loved this camera and do not know what the normal lifespan of a camera like this is. It lasted 3 years. It just suddenly "died", the screen went blue with a few numbers on it. I've been told it could be the lense, in which case, it would cost around US$100 to have repaired.
Love this item. Couldn't be happier with my purchase! Everything was to my satisfaction. I was enthusiastic to see that there was already Microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint on the computer. This was a nice surprise because I thought I would have to buy those later as well.
I had some trouble configuring it, but that was probably my fault. Once I got it up & running with my Linksys wrt54g using WEP encryption(64-bit I think) I was happy and haven't touched it since.It seems to work very well when gaming on the xbox or xbox360, bridging from my downstairs office router to my upstairs loft. However, we watch a lot of tv/movies that I stream from my PC downstairs to the xbox, and after a certain amount of time (could be an hour, could be 3 hours) my network speed drops down to almost nothing and then will eventually conk out. The solution seems to be to turn it off for a while, then turn it back on and carry on from where I left off. My guess is that the unit is overheating a bit when dealing with a constant stream of high-bandwidth data.I can live with that though, and this bridge works well for our needs. I'd recommend it to people. It works great with the xbox360 & xbox live, and works well for streaming data from my PC to my old xbox.
These were installed in a restaurant and they sound great for background music. Sound very nice and easy to install. These speakers were exactly what I expected for the size and price.
As others has stated, it has two fatal flaws. One is that it shortens battery life. I had to constantly chase batteries to keep this going. Another flaw is that it wont work with my Directv HD DVR receiver. If I had to do it over again, I would run away from this product. One star.
It is priced right, has fast shipping, and the sound quality is just fine to my ear.
I owned the Acoustic Research PR-185Acoustic Research PR-185 Pro II Series HDmi Digital Audio/video Interconnect, which is just a longer version (6-ft) of this AR PR-184 cable (3-ft). I would highly recommend paying a little more to get the 6-ft version of this cable. From my experience, even if your components are right next to each other inside a cabinet, a 3-ft cable is barely long enough without much slack to slide the equipment in and out. 3-ft might be okay if you just stack your equipments directly on top of each other or if you have a open cabinet with easy access in the back. Enough about the length, the cable itself is of very high quality, comparable to my friend's Monster cable. I have used it for over a year without any issue connecting my HTPC to my Philips 1080p LCD TV running at the native resolution of 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz.
Works great, and a good price. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone. I will definitely use this product again
That's the camera I wanted for my wife and daughter: great brad and low price.
Great product. Worked great in my car. However, I did have some problems with finding a good frequency to use on the radio.
This unit would not rewind tapes. The tapes were put in correctly. I would not recommend this product. I will look for a unit at a local store.
This speakers rock the roof of any room! Not just the high quality dome speakers, but the subwoofer, makes this set a great choice of sound and price combined. Your mp3 collection, the ATP3LA Speakers and some friends, let's party on!!
How is this spacebar possible? This keyboard is hardly usable. Don't buy this unless you're looking for strength training for your thumbs. I'm sorry, what? I couldn't hear you over this noisy spacebar. I would write more, but my thumbs need a break.
I just bought this as my first digital camera, and overall I think it is a good camera. The controls are straight forward, and the images, when displayed on my computer monitor (Dell 15&quot; Flat Panel), reflect accurate color reproduction. The problem I currently have is that when using the 8MB internal memory, if I attempt to take a picture when the LCD readout indicates six images remaining, the camera locks up. The only way to get out of this mode is to open the battery bay door to power it down. (The power switch will not do anything at this point.) This problem does not occur when using a Compact Flash memory card. I would consider trying another one of these if the store I bought it from had more in stock.
I paid $99 for this system, and it was still too much. It's a handsome system with good bass and generally good sound reproduction. The system, however, has a terrible HISS. All systems produce background noise, but with the GMX, it's more hiss than not. Even on mute, you can't be in the same room & not be annoyed by it. For a gamer system, go with Logitech (you'll get even more boom for the buck). For music reproduction, try the Harman Kardon Soundsticks. You'll be glad you did.
The iPod Shuffle will not be the best choice for some listeners--see the other reviews for the facts--however, this could be the best choice for Audible audio book listeners who have little or no music on their players. I have only Audible files on my Rio 900 player and the only thing I use the screen for is to see how much of an audio book I have listened to. The Ipods play Audible format 2, 3, and 4. See audible.com for Audible audio books.
RAM is RAM... no issues here. Been going strong for a few years now in my Sony Vaio laptop.Was nice to see a boost in performance. If you plan on buying RAM, be sure to check out the max specifications for your laptop or motherboard.
Before you think that your mouse has stopped working, try changing the battery! Mine started working sporatically, and then not at all, even though the red light on the mouse and the green light on the reciever was on. For some reason it didn't even come to me to change the battery- I guess I put the one battery in when I first purchased it and then just forget that it was even powered by battery!Otherwise this has been a good little mouse. Recommended (that is if it keeps on working!)
I love this CD player! Works great! With my $30 gift certificate, that was a better price even still!
I wanted to connect my LED tv to external speakers, and these did the job. Also, this is perfect to use if you would like to use a headphones, especially for video games.Overall for the price and quality, get it!
For those of use still living in the computer stone age that use (or even know what a 3.5" floppy disk is), this is a very useful supplement (or, some may say, essential device) for the majority of modern computers than don't even come with a floppy disk drive.Simply plug into a USB port, and there you have it -- a floppy disk drive. No drivers to install, nothing to "set." Plug it in and it works.Other people have criticized floppies for their unreliability. This is contrary to my experience; in over 20 years of PC use, I have never had a floppy disk failure; still, one might consider a "flash memory" USB device as an alternative. We may see floppy disks disappear entirely in favor of the latter, and other external memory devices. I purchased a 512 mB "U3" flash memory, which, truthfully, I now find myself using much more than this adapter. Certainly more space economical and able to store much more data than floppies The latter is probably the way to go, except for the most stubborn Luddites.
I bought these to replace slide-out VHS trays in our entertainment center. They fit perfectly and look/work great. The back support slides to adjust to the number of DVDs stored. I was able to fit a minimum of 54 slim line jackets on one rack.
I bought it for the video. It is has a larger screen than most ipods and is compatible with all microsoft products, which is almost everything!
We looked for this and found in a store for double the price of Amazon. We have a 13" flat screen. It took my husband about 15 minutes to attach to the wall. It works great!
This item has been thoroughly reviewed and the features have been well explained but I want to add one thing: Just like the Sony reciever I had before this one, the display begins to dim after about a year. Some of the LED's don't work at all now. As far as functionality and cost-effectiveness of the 845 are concerned though, you can't beat it!
This is a great case, my new palm m500 fits perfectly in it (i also tried with a m105 handheld and it also fits), i didnt give it a five star because it only have one clear pocket (perfect for an id) but i would like it to have two regular pockets (no transparent clear ones), the color is great and all the parts looks well assembled (it also have a lifetime warranty about it), here says that is water resistant but i prefer not to try it out. The botton line is that this is a great case for a very afordable price, you better buy it before it runs out!.
After two years of flawless performance, my Hot Link Pro suddenly stopped working. I'm not exactly not sure what caused it, but I now think that I may have stressed one of the connections while moving my equipment. When I contacted Microsmith via email at 2:30am eastern time, I was stunned to find an email response at 3am! Microsmith's service is second to none. After a quick support phone call, it was clear that one of the IR blasters cables was working intermittently. They immediately shipped a free replacement unit via priority mail with a return envelope for the broken unit. I couldn't be happier. It's customer service like this that keeps people coming back.Many thanks to the Microsmith team!
Lasted 6 months. During that time rubber tips essential for air flow kept falling out, limiting function. Ultimately, non-standard USB cable failed.6 months for about ~$30 is $5 a month for a flimsy product
For those who want more than a point and shoot camera, but don't want to pay the high price of a SLR.
I bought this printer two months ago. It quit working yesterday and nothing in the manual (or on the Brother web site) would cure its problem. I sent an email to Brother support but their response so far is that it will be three days before they get back to me. So I went back to tried and true HP and I'll use the Brother as a backup if I can get it fixed.
Pro: -- The keyboard offers reasonable connection range.-- Battery life is good-- Track ball works, though need time to get used to-- Easy setup, no problem with Win7 at all.Con: -- Not built for typing, the key logging is not responsive. I get frustrated sometimes.-- Auto sleep. You have to keep waking it up after a while, though that saves battery.It is okay for navigation, HTPC control and internet browsing where you require very light typing, though you still may get poor key registration. You may consider looking at something a bit more expensive to get a better overall experience.
This may look somewhat cool, but it's nothing special and shouldn't be priced more than $10.
came on time with out any complications. glad to work with this company will order more soon. It works properly and has given me no trubles
For anybody who doesn't think that they will listen to as much music as the ipod nano and other styles can contain, they are probably right. This is a very good, and rather affordable product for what usage it gets. although it has a click wheel for changing songs, and you can not select one single song to play because of the lack of screen, it is still a great item. If you are not a die-hard music lover, but still you like to listen to it, I reccomend this device. Very convenient for road trips and the such, and filling boring hours has never been so much fun!
I love this thing. Shortly after buying a 18.4" laptop I realized carrying that thing around airports is not very fun... So a buddy of mine suggested I get a carry on pelican case. I looked it up but my laptop was just a fraction too wide for the carry on case. So I bought this one. It's got three layers of Pick and Pluck foam, a bottom solid layer, and the eggcarton top layer.Bottom Layer:18.4" LaptopPower blockMouseLaptop cooling pad with fans (Cooler Master u3)Middle Layer:nothing yetTop Layer:Small bags with cords.Cordless screwdriver for electronicsCharger and extra batter for screwdriverRF Transmitters x 2Neat Receipts scanner.I fly about 3-4 round trip flights a month and this thing comes with me everywhere. I'm even thinking about buying another one, taking out all the foam, and using it for clothes. I go through suitcases like crazy, and I've had my things smashed/crushed before which can wreak havoc on your bathroom bag.
Despite all the bad reviews I've read on this product, I decided to give it a try. (...) so I figured I'd try it and return it if it didn't work. When I first installed it, it didn't work. The bundled software didn't work, the drive wasn't recognized by my existing burning software.. I was ready to take it back. Then I decided to upgrade the firmware on the drive and get the latest patch for the Instant CD/DVD writer program and now it works like a charm. IO Magic recommends Maxell media, and I've burned 3 DVD's with no coasters since the firmware upgrade. If you get this drive, make sure to visit the IO Magic website and download the firmware!!!! (...)
UPDATE: I'm leaving my original review up just so you can see what I said when I first got them. Now for the update. The left earbud no longer works. Now initially I thought it was a fluke or maybe I did something to it...pulled to hard or whatever, but now I can see this is a serious product design problem (judging from other reviews) so I have changed my review from five to one star. Sorry, it doesn't matter how great they sound when you first get them, if they stop working within a year, what does it matter.***Okay for the money, these are fantastic. Sound is deep and rich, blocks out all outside noise and you will find that you need to turn the volume down as it comes in crystal clear and loud. The only thing I don't like about them is the god awful color. Believe the picture, it's accurate. I believed the word "Blue"....I didnt' realize they were actually Aqua. yuck.
I'm no IT guy, but I'd never heard of this technology before (running your internet through your electrical system). I accidently bought this ethernet bridge when I was trying to buy a wireless range extender (Netgear wireless extender looks almost exactly the same). I thought I'd give it a try, and I'm shocked that it works so well. I have 2 desktops and 2 laptops in my house; I use these ethernet bridges to connect the the desktops, and I have none of the annoyances I associated with those desktop PCs when I was running wireless.It may sound crazy, but I believe this may have freed up wireless bandwidth as well. I feel like my laptops run stronger wireless signals when the signal is being picked up by two fewer (half the traffic) PCs.Bottom Line: If you're like me and skeptical, give it a try. It's pretty amazing. Very much worth the money.
I bought this last christmas for our family. Today it died after maybe being used 25 times. I am not impressed with the short life span of the DVD player. I wish we would have spent a little more money. Now I have to buy a new one.
RF conditions make AM/FM reception a tricky business. This product is better than not having any antenna, but it's not fantastic. I may resort to an active antenna, but directionality and fading conditions can still result in poor reception for any antenna.
Great sound, Great price, I did research for over 2 months and nothing was better for the price!.
I work in a Chicago Children's Hospital and we purchased 5 of these pieces of garbage to have 3 of them all have the same problem shortly after the warranty expired. Screen powers up for a split second then goes black. I swapped oout the power supplies to rule that out. It is definately the monitor. I would not recommend these to anybody unless they like to pay $300 for a doorstop NO MORE NEC's FROM NOW ON
These speakers are almost legendary. I purchased a set of the Bose Mediamate speakers for my second tour of duty in Iraq. I wanted a set of external speakers for my iPod, and also to hook it up to our TV and game counsel whenever we had some down time between missions to watch some flicks, listen to music or play games. I shared these speakers with my platoon mates and they all agreed that they were an awesome set of speakers. Unlike me, the speakers didn't survive the war in Iraq (I barely made it out of there alive myself!) Due to being constantly bombarded by dust particles and Soldier abuse, it was eventually retired after nearly a year of faithful service. I recently invested in a new Dell system and elected not to get the speakers that come standard with the package deal. Instead, I chose to track down another pair of these Bose Mediamate speakers. Though discontinued and replaced by newer models, you can typically find these still available for sale brand new on ebay at killer prices. Simply put, you'll be hard pressed to find a set of computer speakers that are just so rich and full of great sound. Audiophiles have long dismissed Bose for having great mid-range, but not much to offer in the high and low end. I scoff at such remarks. Bottom line, these are great sounding speakers PERIOD. And they will more than satisfy 95% of the listeners out there. I also currently own the Bose Acoustimas 10 home theater speaker system that I've been using for the last 7 years or so. Would I buy these speakers again? Absolutely. And at current prices, you can't lose.
If you have big hands-or fingers..look elsewhere. You need to have some nails to get the nubs of the controls to move. Soundwise, It's great! Looks are ok..orange backlite..blue would have been better I think. Comes with armband,battery,over the ear individual headphones. I know this is key, but read the manual! I didn't. Kinda of jumped in. I did not install any software that came with this item. Not a big fan of music match. Drag and drop. The player has a shuffle button--in the settings. Cool factor of 10 with the fm player AND recorder! It saves files as mp3 that you can upload anytime. comes with a free month of audible.com also. Very cool.
The other reviews here are exactly right. The tripod is light and sturdy, comes in a nylon sack for carrying, and compacts down to a very convenient size. Don't let it's low price fool you, this is a quality tripod.
I just ordered my 2nd case. MY first one is battered, bent and doesn't always latch. But it is 6 months old now and I hate to think what my Palm would be like without the case! I tried the B0000665QW from Palm - I just didn't like the feel, or the grip and it stopped latching on me after only 2 months. Yes I'm hard on my cases and my Palm spends alot time in the front pocket of my slacks which means I catch alot of table/desk corners.Bottom line...this is just as durable as others BUT I like the flip up (instead of open as book) cover and how I still hold it in one hand and often times, I holding and pressing the buttons/screens with the same hand! Dollar of dollar, (...)
This is a nice product and works as advertized.Pros:- Locates satellites quickly;- Digital compass and altimeter are quite useful;- batteries lasts for a long time (~15-20 hrs);- shows your track on the screen. You can walk back by your track if you are really lost :-\Cons:- no map. Base map shows only major highways, and additional maps are quite expensive
This is the best USB-to-Serial product I've found if you are a Mac user. I routinely use it for programming Cisco switches and routers and it works great. KeySpan seems to be the one company that has their act together and keeps on top of driver development for both Windows and OS X. Highly recommended.
really easy to use, i can talk over the internet without having to hold a phone or towards a fixed microphone. mute and volume control are easy to access as well. nice price too.
This is an awesome toy/tool. Easy to learn to use, lots of uses. Although cheaper justs about everywhere else (local retail, other i'net sites), its still a good deal.
I am not familiar with this brand or maker. I bought it based on the positive reviews here. I complete agree: it is a very good product.I have two PCs: One uses Window XP with USB 2; and the other uses Window 2000 with USB 1. This reader works flawlessly on both PCs. Of course, I get lightning speed on the PC with USB 2 connection. I have tested with compact flash and SD cards, no problem at all.I have used four different readers before. All of them required to close folder opened by reader before ejecting device from PC. Otherwise, window would display "device is busy" message, and could not eject readers. No problem for this one. I can eject it without close folder opened by it, very convenience to use.One bonus for me is its packaging wrapper. This small, well looked and reusable packaging wrapper can be used as a storage case for this device and its USB cable.Only one small issue. I did not see LED light while transferring data. Then, I found that I could see LED light from top down, not from the side. It will be nice to make LED closer to the top surface, so users could see LED light from the side. I don't think I would reduce rating on this small issue.
Very great cd/mp3 player. took me a couple trys to get the hang of the included software, but it is superb once you understand it. the cd player itself is very nice looking and easy to use. sound quality is great for both mp3 disks and cds, although it doesnt go as loud as i wish it could, but that is a pretty high demand. the headphones included are crap, so you need new ones. THIS THING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SKIP. i love that. buy this if you want an affordable, nice looking, quality, easy to use, skip free cd/mp3 player, just make sure you get new headphones.
We bought 5 sets of these speakers at the same time, so 10 speakers total. We have them set up all around the outside of our home. 1 set on the front porch, 1 set on the back deck, 1 set around the pool, 1 set on the pergola, and the last set on the barn. We feel like we have music playing all over, it is really awesome!! We spent a lot less and got so much more. We are outside listening to music we don't expect super high quailty sound, but I really think we got it! Great speakers great price, hope they do as well as they should since being outside. Will probably bring inside for the winter. We are going to purchase a speaker selector with volume control since we currently just have a receiver. With the selector we will be able to control volume and on/off of certain areas. We used over 1200' of speaker wire going from the barn to the basement and to the decks etc, but this is a whole lot better than the wireless ones I bought last year!
The camcorder I bought suffers from noise in the tape transport mechanism (a purring noise that makes the camera sound like an 8mm projector and gets recorded on tape). Serching on the web you find more references to the PV-GS400 but it can be present on the other GS models. Search for "Panasonic tape transport noise".
I've had the GZ-MC200 for a couple of months. took it on a vacation to the far east, and overall i am very glad I made the purchase.Pros:- very high quality video and sound.- digital media makes video transfer to PC a snap. just take out the microdrive and plug it into a card reader.- high quality stills. not as good as a dedicated digital camera, but 4x6 prints still turn out nice. also, the 10x optical zoom is much more powerful than the usual point and shoot.- small and compact.- raises eyebrows.- accepts both CF and SD.- bundled software is easy to use and creates pro-looking dvds.Cons:- expensive media.- camera gets really hot when shooting long footage.- battery life is short.- slow to turn on. can someone tell me how to disable the JVC animation during start-up?
Requires some bit of techie know-how to use and that's the only disadvantage it suffers from !Overall, a good trendsetting tech tool for superb viewing pleasure.
I own a Kodak Professional Dye Sub printer. The output on this printer is like my Kodak. I like it because it is quick and easy for a 4x6 print. It comes out perfect - no cutting or trim necessary. It has a very small foot print - the cord holders are arranged very well. Drivers worked well - even when networked. Highly recommended. Very fast. Yes the Kodak is a little better but a lot more expensive. One would be hard to tell the difference.Addendum afer owinig 6 months!! - As I use this printer - I am not as pleased - a lot of detail missing - some problems with muddy colors. Generally not pleased!
The iPod Classic is a profound disappointment. For some reason, Apple has locked down the iPod to eliminate third-party video output, so don't expect it to work with your old cables, video docks, etc. Secondly, the audio output is reportedly inferior to the previous generation; however, I can't speak to that directly, because the firmware is so buggy, I can't even load my iTunes library on it. The latest firmware (1.0.1 as of this writing) supposedly fixed a bunch of bugs, but you wouldn't know it from where I'm standing. Apple support claims it's my library, but my library worked fine on my 5.5gen iPod. I was able to get the music on it in manual mode, but that's not an acceptable solution.Apple has remained typically silent on the issue, so there's no telling when (or if) these MAJOR flaws will be fixed. I can't think of a decent reason to cripple the video output that was present on the previous generations, and Apple hasn't deigned to give us a reason. I'd expect such shoddy engineering and treatment from Microsoft, but coming from Apple, it's a tremendous disappointment. It's clear that Steve is more infatuated with the flash-based players, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's quite a while before the iPod Classic becomes a worthy successor to its ancestors. Until then, AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
This thing is great!First off, if you have a Nikon D70s, D90, and maybe a D80 not sure, dont even bother with this thing. They all have internal flash commanders built in and they use the flash.Also, you can set the flash on the camera so it wont fire when the exposure is taken. So this is only really useful with the D40, D60, and i believe the D5000 also lacks the built in commander.This is only really handy on the D70s, D80, and D90 if you plan to have the flashes behind you, as you can put it on the remote ittl cable and point it to the rear, or bounce it off the cieling and such to control the flashes. It MAY be helpful with portrait work if your subject is prone to blinking.Ive always had the humerous notion of somebody being thrown into seizures with the built in pop up flash remote commanders.THAT ASIDE, this thing works pretty good! I have a D40, and i have the SC-29 ITTL cable and that works great but im stuck with an arms length distance on that coiled cable.it did NOT come with a battery as advertized. Buy these on amazon, they are about 10 bucks at walgreens or walmart. you can get 4 of them for that price on Amazon.it has 2 plugs on the side. I couldnt find any literature of what they did. They are for Nikon TTL cables. Not PC sync cables.A co worker let me borrow his SB-900 for the weekend, coupled with the SB-600 i have they worked fantastic together. The CLS system really came through and it was easy as hell to get the right correct and not overexpose the image. it all just kind of falls together.This would not be a great deal if the SB-800 had not been discontinued and shot up to 700-800 per unit.im glad i got this, i cant wait to pick up a couple more SB-600's. I have not tried to shoot it over 50 feet away, but so far i have not missed a flash yet.great toy!=========UPDATED=========Still works like a champ!I have since upgraded to a Nikon D90 with the built in commander. The built in commanders control the on-camera flash plus 2 more groups, The SU-800 controlls 3 seperate groups.even with the Nikon D90 i still find myself using the SU-800 most of the time unless i really need to have the pop up flash included in. Its very convenient having the extra display with the flash control information directly on top of the camera and not having to dig through the menus (which isnt all THAT bad but why not save a step)About a week ago i put my 2 Nikon SB-600's on stands and used the SU-800 on top of the camera outside, i positioned the SB-600s about 15 feet apart and stood about 1 foot back from being completly dead center between the flashes and they still triggered, Line of Site seems to work about 170 degrees left and right which suprised me. Plus i was outside there was nothing for the commander to bounce off of.The remote commander's range is almost identical if not a tiny bit further than the SU-800 from other peoples testing i have read of, it is still very handy to have even if it is not required.Five Stars!!!!!!!!
I started using Lexar 1GB 80X then I purchased a 2GB 133X Now I have the 4GB 300X and I'm very satisfied. I'm using them in my D70 for now.I have and will recomend this to my friends.
I was initially baffled by signal strength-related issues until I researched that earlier generations of satellite radio modulators (including units I'd purchased in 2004) far exceeded FCC legal output power. The remedy was to remove my regular FM antenna and then this unit worked fine on the frequency I selected.The display area is nice and large, the buttons well-placed and the ability to access pre-set channels is convenient. I also like the capability to record songs and then play them back, using the unit as a portable mp3 player. The unit has good features for the price.
The Remote control works very well, with an extensive list of components and the ability to learn from other remotes. In addition, the RF control used witht he Master Control Power Blaster makes it easy to have all your components out of sight and still use your remote. However there is one big issue that you need to understand. You can only have one of these in any house if you use the PowerBlaster! The reason is that any other URC remote such as the RF10, RF30 or older versions which also have RF control will interfere with your use fo t his remote, and vice versa. The PowerBlaster is not addressable and will not link to only one remote. ANY RF20 or similar remote within range will operate your nsystem, even if it was not intending to do so. I have an older remote (The Master Control RF300) for my home theatre using a PowerBlaster to control that system in my family room. I got the URC RFS200 bundle for a second system in my bedroom. However, every time I used it to change channels on my HD DVR/Cable Box it would also change channels (or turn on, off, etc) the system in the Family Room.So, the bottom line is that this is perfect if it is the only such system in the house. If you are already using a PowerBlaster elsewhere in your home you will need to look elsewhere.
Card received. Code recoginized by my XBOX system. Used points to purchase a game. Worked exactly as expected. Nuff said.
There may have some negative review for this product, but I believe that was just few bad cases. I think that this hard drive was very easy to configure, and it has been very reliable. I can always rely on it to safely store all the preciouse data. It satisfied my needs perfectly and worked great with my computer and transfers music and picture files real quick.
Suked it was the woorst thing i have bot oon amazon and it doesnt workDont by it it is really bad and suky
The drive is mini...I mean really mini. If I were to sneeze it would be gone. That aside, I love it. The drive is very fast for being 2Gb...or it would be for any other size for that matter. I have had a Lexar 128Mb Sport for while and I really like that too but it was getting to small for me so it was time to step up. I am really sold on Lexar Sport drives because of the rubber cap/sling for durability and was going to get the 2Gb Sport but I had stumbled across this one for 20 bucks less and figured I would give it a rip for the price...I couldn't be more pleased so far. The size isn't really a problem but I think if I were in a more rugged setting I would get the Lexar...which I probably will eventually do. All in all, I'm pleased. Fast and neat.
This psu works very well me. I hesitated to buy it at first because so many people said it was poor quality but I haven't had ANY problems with it. People said it was loud and the fan ran all the time at high speed but I can barely hear it running and the fan works just fine. Maybe they got a bad batch but this one is just fine. I would definitely buy one again.
I bought this DVD player as part of an Onkyo home theater package. The other components work well, but I've had the same problems as others listed here -- it finally quit working completely 13 months after purchase. Onkyo's authorized service center claimed it was due to abuse (not!) and refused to honor the warranty. In addition, the national service center drug their feet, didn't return phone calls, lost multiple faxes of my receipt - it took over a month for them to tell me they weren't going to pay to fix it, while there were DVD rental disks trapped inside!!I've owned Onkyo products for 13 years, but my replacement DVD player won't be another Onkyo. Very unhappy with their Service Center and authorized repair center.
I purchased the 4GB SD shortly after getting my Nikon D80. I capture using RAW images and this is great. I can fit over 300 images before it is full. The reader is a wonderful addition. I recently purchased one, so having a second is handy. One for my camera bag and one next to my computer.
This is a phenomenal TV mount. I did a lot of research before purchasing and concluded this was the best TV mount available for my new 58" Samsung Plasma. The mount is extremely versatile. You can either mount your TV flat using the low profile brackets or mount using the tilt brackets if you want to have your TV tilted down for better viewing. I used the tilting mounts as I mounted mine above a fireplace, and thus, it is fairly high up. The bracket that mounts to the wall can be expanded to accomodate very large TV's up to 84" and can attach to various stud configurations. The mount let's you secure to 3 studs vs. most mounts that only allow you to attach to 2. The mount includes all the necessary hardware, extensions, etc. to work with just about any TV. If you have any doubt, Sanus has an awesome website. You can put in your TV to determine which mount(s) best work for your TV plus they have a great calculator to determine the distance and location for mounting the bracket. Simply put in the TV model number, distance off the ground you want the TV located, and the distance of the mount holes on the back of your TV. The program calculates the mounting locations and prints out a picture of how the TV will look on the wall. Installation was very easy and the final product looks great. Amazon has a great price. Bestbuy wanted $249.00 for this model and would not price match Amazon. Amazon has free shipping. I ordered it on Wednesday and I had the mount Thursday afternoon...fantastic!
The wireless handsets were dropping calls.After I replaced the batteries, they worked again like magic.Instead of buying a new wireless phone, two batteries extended the life of my existing one for years.
This new model is much better than the older unit. The greatest improvement is the on/off switch and power saving functions. The old version would only save batteries when it was left still, which never happens when it's in my bag and always ended up taking the batteries out which was a real pain.I do not find the switch hard to use as some people have indicated. I have short nails and stubby fingers, but I have no problems with it. It's designed to not be accidentally switched off.I use 700mAh NiMH rechargable batteries in the mouse and it's been a week now and I haven't had to change them with moderate use. I also find it comfortable to hold and pleasing to look at (important with laptops I think.)The wheel rolls silently, but the clicking could be a little quieter since it is a laptop mouse that you may want to use in a classroom or boardroom.The bendable usb adapter is a nice addition and I would recommend this mouse to anyone. I have used it successfully in Windows XP Pro, Gentoo Linux and FreeBSD.
I LOVE this mouse. I've had it for about 9 years now but I'm having to buy a new one since this one is finally dying on me. I personally have never found a mouse that is this comfortable and this natural. The placement of the 4th and 5th mouse buttons on the side are perfect in my opinion and the shape of the main body of the mouse is great as well.Other than a small goof up about 4 years ago and now, it has never given me any trouble at all and I'd recommend it to anyone. This mouse has been to 11 states, been connected to 20+ computers, been used on dozens and dozens of different surfaces, and has worked nearly flawlessly on every one.The only downside of getting attached to a mouse like this one is that once you've really gotten used to it, you tend not to like anything else anymore. :-P I'm not even sure where this mouse came from to be honest but I've turned it down against several other very advanced and expensive "gaming mice."
Product arrived promptly and in promised condition. However, it's noticeably slow. Don't get this card if you're interested in taking action shots, but as far as run-of-the-mill tourist/event photos, it works just fine and is a bargain.
I figured if I was going to take a chance on a set of computer speakers that I had never listened to, then I might as well not spend alot of money.I was surprised and delighted to find that the X-230 not only met my minimal expectations, it far exceeded them!At first, I was concerned about all the people that said that this system is too bassy. I will concur that the bass can be a bit over the top and should definitely be tuned down. But, wouldn't you rather have too much bass then none at all?After having played several movies on my computer's DVD drive with the X-230, I can easily say this system delivers a generous helping of sound and the quality of the sound is more than I would have expected from a 2.1 system.All I can say is... way to go Logitech!
Watch out! These are made in China and mine had an inherent defect. The barrels are so misaligned that the combined image is a double. This can't be easily fixed, and Meade charges $20 for warranty repairs. Very disappointing that Meade would sell such trash. As an astronomer I have spent $$$ on Meade scopes, but will give serious consideration to Celestron now.Roy
This system has good sound and it looks nice, but we've had a lot of problems with the unit malfunctioning. The first one we got malfunctioned so bad we had to return it -- it would give error codes whenever we wanted to put in a new cd. The replacement unit works better but has MANY quirks with the cd player that we had to learn, such as if you try to open the cd trays in 1, 2, 3 order, it will give an error code (but 1, 3, 2 works), or if you skip to the next disk and hit play, it will only play the last song on the disk you just skipped to. It's fine for us, but I wish we knew in advance that it would do all this crazy stuff!
I have tried other adhesive screen protectors and I always return to this one. With just a little patience (less than 3 minutes of your time) they can be applied bubble free. I have also not found any evidence of the adhesive ruining my screen and I have been using them pretty consistently for 3 years. I do not do much handwriting on my iPAQ and so cannot speak to that sensitivity, but have not noticed problems with sensitivity for other stylus functions. And the image seems just as clear as without the protector. Also, I had no &quot;Fellowes&quot;/copyright label printed on the protectors as earlier reviews had mentioned.
Cables Unlimited's high quality HDMI to DVI cables provide the interface need to connect HDMI and DVI components to each other while delivering highest level of signal quality. These shielded cables feature gold plated connectors to insure a high-quality HDTV picture.
Items received were damaged. Items almost looked like factory seconds. Adorama did refund some of the cost, but I would much rather pay a little more and get merchandise which is in good condition.
Excellent remote. Good quality. Lighted buttons. I had to use learning feature for a few functions, but everything works.
If I could give this camera 0 stars I would!As a teenager I'm not looking for anything too snazzy in a camera. I had a pretty cheap digital olympus that lasted me about 3 years and I loved it. No fancy modes, no high-tec fancy smancy mumbo jumbo... not that I wouldn't like a high-tec camera, just that I don't particularly need it. I just want a camera that allows me to take a few hundred pictures at a time, for trips with friends and the family, for soccer games, for concerts, the beach...ect... My old reliable camera broke last summer after I got thousands of great pictures out of it, and so for the last x-mas my mother (who didn't do much research, but with good intentions) bought me this PIECE OF CRAP...If you like all the fancy ways to take pictures- there is a tiny possibility you might like this camera... It has all that...somewhat... no wait... not at all...It maintains a pretense that its high-tec, but it's really just a piece of crap.When I first got it I brought it with me on my trip to Paris and I was highly dissapointed that after I shot a picture it took literally 15-20 seconds for the flash to re-whatever and let me take another one. I missed about 70% of the pictures I wanted to take, and whenever people posed in my pictures- it took about 5 minutes for my camera to &quot;let&quot; me take the picture. NO CANDID SHOTS here.Then halfway through the trip, I'd turn on the camera, the screen would pop up, I'd try to take a picture, the orange and green lights would flash and then it would simply turn off... I looked through the manuel and it says that this is simply a problem with the batteries (although the battery symbol came up as full) and so I bought a fresh pack and re-loaded them. And of course it continued to flash and turn off..I'm not done- I took it to a camera shop, and the guy had no idea what was wrong- I missed pictures of half my Paris trip, a concert , and a beach trip with my friends all because of this horrible joke-of-a-camera.- I also spent the equivolent of the price of this piece of crap on disposable cameras that gave me horrible pictures.BIG TIP- If you have a son or daughter and you're buying them a camera DO NOT buy this one just-because it's cheap(in case I haven't made myself clear), because they will hate it and resent you for not researching or caring about it...
So far I have purchased two of these for two nanos. These jackets do exactly what they are supposed to: provide extra protection for the highly-scratchable 1G nanos.
At the time (6 years ago) I could not afford a good set of studio monitors for desktop recording, so I opted for these. It was a very wise choice. These things are a real workhorse and still sound wonderful today with no problems. I prefer them now to the monitors I finally bought. $99 is a good deal, it's what I paid back then.
I got this for a position I had taken working from home. The position didn't last (boring beyond belief) but the headset is awesome! The noise reduction, the software equalizer settings, the clarity are all excellent. My only problem with it is the flimsy design of the over the head area; it doesn't have anything to pop it into place so it tries to fold on your head.otherwise I love it!
My laptop has a 15" screen, and has great resolution. My company was going to give me a CRT as the monitor with the docking station. Now my laptop screen is at the right height to see, and I won't get eye strain from a CRT. One unexpected benefit is that now, the laptop keyboard is at the perfect height when I'm standing, showing something on the puter to a coworker. It also pivots quite well. Save the money on an extra LCD and get this!
When my oysterdock is in use, my laptop is hooked up to external interface, midi controllers, audio interface, hard drives, keyboard, mouse, network, power an additional monitor, a dongle, and of course, power. That adds up to 8 cables. The only way I could find to make this work and look good at the same time was the oyster. It does take a bit of brainpower to get all of this together the first time, but if you lay it out on it's front on a flat surface on it's not a problem. I'm completely happy with it. It's a great product. Even fits my widescreen Dell properly.
This adapter is alright. When I play the iPod in the car (2003 Corolla) while using this adapter you can hear a little bit of feedback from the tape deck. Why it happens, I have no idea. Also, if the lines are twisted or happen to get jammed into the deck while thew adapter is in there, you tend to lose sound quality, so make sure you straighten the wires. So far it's been great, but I'm thinking of switching over to the iTrip...
Plug and play with no fuss.Also, for anyone interested in tweaking the settings for this mouse, go to your control panel and click mouse. There should be a list (if you are using a laptop there will be atleast two) then select this one and alter whatever you need. I have mine customized perfectly on a laptop running XP. I would buy it over again in a heartbeat!Hope this helps.
The face plate on the front of the case makes the ipod look good without adding extra bulk. The hard plastic protects the screen while a more softer plastic protects the click wheel without hampering your ability to use it properly. However, Even though the back of the case is clear, the Belkin logo on the back would completely block out any engraving that you might have. Also, it does not dock in many docks but a lot of cases dont dock as well. It is quite easy to remove the ipod from the case if you do want to dock it though. It also slides into your pocket easily and does not get stuck like many cotton and synthetic cases do. A great buy all over!
I have used this media for several years and have found it to be very consistent. Although I have not actually used cheaper competing brands, I have read user reviews that describe them a only useful for "frisbees" or "coasters" because of the inconsistency (failure to read the CD in another drive after recording, on and on, etc.) of the performance of the discs. I have never had one of these TDK CD-RW disks fail to work properly, and I have probably used them perhaps 50 times.
I love this router, it's much better than my previous one! Well, some time it stops working, but it's due to my roommate and I watch live TV online at the same time. At other normal situations it works perfect and I don't need to re-boot it from time to time.
I just received my camera about a week ago and I love it. It takes great pictures and perfect size. I would have to agree with some of the others on the fact that, yes if you purchase this you should purchase a camera bag, and rechargable batteries.The part that I am disapointed in is the software that they give you with the camera, yes granted you can down load your pictures from the camera, but you can not save the picture in a formate(btm, pdf,jpeg). Or send them by email. What good is it if you can not email your pictures. Isn't that one of the main things a person wants to do with a digital camera. They do give you the option though, you can upgrade your software to the Pro version for [PRICE] more. I think that is a terribly tricky thing for Olympia to do. Just one more thing to try and get a few extra bucks out of you. Just for that, I am going to purchase a different software than their brand. I do not appreciate being tricked into spending more money.
own a lot of jvc products so I know this brand if you need burnable audio blank cds buy these good price one of the best brands out there
I ordered two of them one still works very well the other one stopped working after about a monththe price was so cheap that its still a bargain unless you really needed two
I bought this because I have a Kodak Digital Camera with Dock and when going somewhere for the day I didn't have room for both the camera and the docking station/charger. This bag works perfectly. It is plenty big enough to carry them both, has a little padded compartment to keep the camera separated from the dock so it doesn't get scratched up. There is also plenty of room for spare batteries and memory cards among other things. Great value for the money.
Actually, I bought this product to record and tostore my personal data. I admit that it's fantasticas a storage tool. But, I was so embarrassed to findthat I could not use it as a voice recorder.Every one minute, the harddisk turns with noisy sound.Because it does not have the function of outer mic,that noise comes into the recording.I'm sure that you can never want to use it to recordvoices.
Purchased this item to use mainly in the home as an early warning system. Does not receive NOAA channels in a fashion that can be understood indoors. I really don't intend to be outdoors with storms approaching. Radio is marginal, will not receive local station which is 1.5 miles from home, however a station 20 miles away comes in fairly well. Not much help when your trying to get local info. Have not tried FRS/GMRS function but really don't expect much based on performance so far. I like the fact that it has rechargeable batteries as well as the hand crank and the ability to operate from AA's, car adapter or house adapter. Just wish I could receive weather info and some local stations. Don't see much use in the future.
This battery worked out great. The transaction was fast and easy, and worked out perfectly. Thank you!
Normally I buy headphones on the cheap side--it was a big deal when I first went over the $10-15 dollar range. Recently I've gotten the same $30 pair two or three times, replacing them when they inevitably disintegrated just because I liked them so much when they were working. I finally decided to look around and buy a pair that might last, and something wireless would be a huge improvement (and cut out 90% of the causes for my old headphones breaking). My point is, I'm very new to headphones at all like these and have never had a ~$200 pair before, or anything using Bluetooth. With that in mind, here are my impressions:PROS:-Sound quality is excellent. I'm used to headphones that go heavy on the bass, so at first these seemed tinny by comparison, but once my ears had gotten used to it it became clear that what I was hearing was really a proper balance. I didn't think I would actually hear details I'd never heard before, especially on songs I've listened to often, but I did!-Bluetooth wireless works very well in low-impact situations, and is generally awesome. I typically listen to these at home, during the commute to work and at my job (in an office, where walking from one place to another is about as much activity as I get). I've had few problems getting this to work with the included dongle on an iPod Classic and the effective range is pretty good. My iPhone paired with it easily. At home I've used a separately purchased dongle that works from a headphone jack (Sony Bluetooth Transmitter and Adapter for iPod and MP3 Players); pairing the two was very easy as well. The convenience of wireless headphones is great; no more awkward fumbling or ripping the phones out of my ears because I wanted to shift around and get something out of my bag, no dangling cords to get caught on something.-The controls are a nice touch. Play/pause/skip/volume controls are on the right earbud and they control my iPod without a hitch. Play/pause works for the iPhone, though not skipping (?). Even if they're attached to something they can't control remotely, the volume controls still work by making the headphones themselves louder or softer. Convenient!-In-ear design works. I'm surprised at how comfortable these are after hours of use. Though they're large, they don't feel heavy and stay firmly in your ears. The headphones include various replaceable tips of different design/material to ensure a good fit.-Easy, effective instructions. Using these adds a layer of complication if you're used to wired headphones, but the instructions couldn't be clearer and you'll be a champ at it after the first day.CONS:-They look goofy. From the side, not bad, but from the front they look like very odd earrings. It's up to you as to how important that is.-Background noise. There is a constant, faint hiss under everything; I found it easy to ignore (and it's utterly drowned out by anything except very quiet passages) but your mileage may vary.-Instructions must be followed EXACTLY. Playing music through these on an iPod involves a few distinct steps to get things started, and unless you follow them precisely you may be in trouble. Simply plugging everything in and turning things on in a random order will probably not work, and may produce weird effects.-iPod dongle is very easy to knock out. It's large, light and asymmetrical, and is very easy to dislodge from your iPod (for instance, if you're carrying it in a pocket that presses against something as you walk). Once this happens you have to go through the whole process again to restart things. It took me a little while to find a place to put my iPod where the dongle wasn't constantly removing itself.-Going with the above, these are not good for working out or other situations with a lot of movement. If a badly chosen pocket is enough to cause dropouts and the dongle being knocked out while walking down the street, a workout is probably out of the question. The manual also warns that sweat will cause the headphones to stop functioning until they dry out.-Low battery warning is kind of ridiculous. If you turn the headphones on when they're already in your ears, you can hear a brief tone, but the low battery warning just involves the light blinking...and, of course, if you're wearing them you can't see it. I've already had the batteries die unexpectedly on me once because I was listening without a break and couldn't notice they were getting low.-Sound quality is very dependent upon a good fit. Unless you seal off your ear canal completely, most of the bass drops out, and you may have to experiment a lot with different tips, etc. to get the sound quality you want.-Out of the box, these only work with iPods or phones that are already Bluetooth-enabled. That covers a lot, of course, but not including a dongle that can handle headphone jacks seems like a notable omission. I had to cough up another $50 dollars or so (and do another round of amateur research first) for the convenience.Overall, I'm very happy with these. I was never intending to use these for exercise and for sitting/walking they're generally excellent. I got a little bit of ribbing about the way they looked, but more awkward-looking electronics have certainly been made, and it's more than worth the convenience and quality. If they end up having a long life as well, these will have been two hundred dollars well spent!EDIT: After a little while of steady use, I've got one more con. The headphones suffer from a weird power/connection issue I can't quite make sense of; it seems to be related to trying to switch quickly between devices, or turning the headphones off by hand (instead of letting them turn off automatically). At any rate, the end result is that it's not difficult to make the headphones "freeze" and refuse to do anything. (With the iPhone, for instance, they end up in a weird limbo where they can still control things with play/pause but can't accept any audio!) So far, plugging them into the charging cable for a moment to reset them seems to work every single time; obviously this is not ideal if you're out and about and aren't near a USB port/don't have the cord. I got used to it, never trying to switch between devices if I'm out taking a walk and always keeping the cord with me in case this happens, but judge for yourself as to how serious an issue it is.
This tripod broke the FIRST time I used it. The leg broke right at the joint with the base, just cracked right off. I contacted the seller -- no response to date. Buy a different model.
UPDATED REVIEW: after six months of light use this battery doesn't hold any useful charge. I have another one of these extended batteries (which I use in a very similar way) which, after three years, still works very well and gives more than 4 hours of use. My guess is that Sony made a large batch and they have been sat in storage somewhere. So I have wasted my money with this second one!! ORIGINAL REVIEW: Came half charged, works fine with SZ61MN/B (European version of the US SZ600), about 4.5 hours run time with everything running full tilt (max. brightness, wifi connected etc.). Be careful if you have a Vaio and are looking for an extended battery, there are some sites which suggest that the VGP-BPL2 battery will fit the SZ6 laptops - it won't physically fit - you do need this VGP-BPL9.
I was hesitant to buy this product after reading the reviews, but have been pleased with its performance. I have used it on road trips (I have a Honda) and have had no problems (it does get a little fuzzy when you enter an area where 87.9 is a working station) and at home / away to play through a stereo. I have been nothing but pleased. I strongly recommend getting a car charger as well for those long trips.
Works fairly well but if you want perfect sound, go with a wired solution. I used the setup to connect two receivers about 20 feet away. I'm going from the upstairs lofted area down into the main level. I wanted to have the same music playing on both levels.Even though the lag is small, it is noticeable when you stand between the two speakers. Sounds like an echo. I'm sure this would be okay if the speakers were in different rooms where you could only hear one set at a time. I also noticed skips in the sound every once in a while. I do live in the city condo where there are many wireless networks to compete with.I think the quality of this product is good, but my conditions are not ideal for it.
I am very impressed by the Petito! Not only is it stylish, but both the device itself and the chain it comes with are quite durable. It's about time manufacturers started making portable memory devices 'chick'; people carry them just as frequently as they carry MP3 players and laptops. Additionally, this drive may look pretty, but it can take more of a beating than most of the larger and more durable looking ones out there. The casing and chain are both metal, and the cover over the USB connector fits snugly and won't fall off without a notable impact. Drive utilities are reliable and not-memory intensive. I absolutely love mine, and plan on giving a couple as gifts this year.
The AT&T 1738 works as advertised. It is a good low-cost answering machine. We have no problems with voice quality.
First of all, the product pic needs to be changed. The pic looks like Wireless and the real one is wired. though the headset is compact and works fine, i am still terribly disappointed with the feeling of being betrayed by the Picture. Strongly felt there are much cheaper and equally good headsets for lesser price...
This remote works great. It does a ton of stuff and even though other people said the buttons are too close, I like them. The only small problem I have has so far is it seems sometimes you have to press a button harder than other times. The charging station is a great way to keep track of the remotes location.
The WCG200 V2 still has several software/firmware defects, the most annoying of which is dropped connections several times a day. To restore communications, a cold boot is required.The convenience of an all-in-one solution is outweighed by the time wasted in reestablishing connections. If you telecommute using SSH or Telnet over VPN then DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM.
I'm sure this is a great product, but I bought it because I got the mistaken impression that you needed it to use the Garmin StreetPilot. I think it was a suggestion by Amazon. But, the unit come with the lighter adapter so I sent it back for credit, which Amazon handled perfectly. So, don't get it unless you want an extra.
and for the most part, it does it's job. Not quite as blue as it is in the picture, this little device fits 30 gigs of music which is nearly 15,000 songs IF they are at a measly 64 kbps and are a wmv file. It also enables you to put pictures onto it if you choose.Besides the music though, my favorite feature is that it can also play videos (and at most places it's cheaper than the iPod Video which is good). The main reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is that once in a while, my player doesn't want to connect to the computer, making it impossible to put anything on to it. It's happened maybe twice but it doesn't need to happen at all. I paid good money for this product.It's quite extra to me and I don't really know how to use it yet but there is a FM radio and voice recorder included right in the player. I hear the iPod doesn't have that. But to be fair, I heard that the iPod let's you play games. Anyway, I WOULD have chosen an iPod but:1. Most people have them2. The Creative Zen Vision definitely looks better3. That's about it :PAnd unlike the Creative Zen Micro, you can actually rate songs on this player (I owned a Micro first, then a Vision, and now am on my second Vision). However, I noticed that the search engine for the Vision isn't as good as the Micro's was when using Mediasource, but I can live with that.All in all, it's a good player. Pictures look nice, videos are pretty and work well - I think you'll get your money's worth.Worth the time.P.S. Not that you care, but I wrote this review on May 19th, not the 20th. Crazy amazon...
I purchased 2 of these key chains and had no problems setting up or loading one of them. But I was unable to turn on the other one and need to return or exchange it.
Bought this for my Father on Christmas. Ran into a number of issues1) This device does not want to start up with Component Progressive scan. If you attempt to power on the device with only Component cables connected, you get a black screen. You have to hit the 'Progressive' button on the remote every time you power up.2) So far, we've had a 50% success rate playing rented movies on this player. On the movies it has problems with, the problem seems to be in the middle when the device is switching layers on the DVD. The rest of the problems were with the player not handling scratches and smudges well.
Did the job I required just fine, no signal loss. Decent price if you can't find one in a local store.
The Barska 20-60x60 Blackhawk spotting scope is a very good option at the $120 price point.I've noticed one, relatively minor, structural problem with mine. I apparently over-tightened the eyepiece cap at some point, and the threads came out completely. There is a double-threaded ring inside the cap, and it's not securely fixed inside the rim. The cap still functions, more or less, and I don't plan to worry much about it since the damage is aesthetic.Apart from the issue with the cap, the construction of the scope is solid. It comes with a tripod which is sturdy and stable, but leaves a wide footprint that will crowd your rifle if you aren't using a good sized bench. Two cases are included. The hard case is very good, and I have used it exclusively. The soft case is decent as well, and has a velcroed divider inside to keep the tripod from damaging the scope.Optically, the scope is more than adequate for target shooting at a normal rifle range (100-200 yards). If you are into long range shooting, and actually have a place to do it, you may want to look for something with more clarity at high magnification.
Not only is this a really powerful PA Amplifier, but its also a hard cased well built unit that seems like it can last a long time. The battery already proves itself with its 7 hour duration, but it can roll to and from its location as well. I even use it at picnics by plugging in the ipod to provide music. It includes a microphone, so I didn't need to worry about find one to work, so I guess I have the whole deal! Good price, too, falls well within my budget.
I am impressed by this little machine! I actually won it years ago at my junior high prom (2003) in a raffle, used it as my main DVD player through college (and I didn't have the most gentle roommates -- mostly used plugged into a TV and plugged in to an outlet), several roadtrips, and even a trip overseas.I'm currently between housing and am using it as my little player to watch movies on before bed.It's just starting to show signs of a little wear and tear -- I sometimes have to monkey with it a bit before getting a CD to load, but that's a very recent problem.I have been thoroughly happy with this little machine and think you will, too. Enjoy!
This was my first HDTV, so I went through a lot of research before I chose the TH-42PZ700U. Every review, both from customers and professional reviewers, all agreed that this television offers the best picture possible in the 42" HDTV market. Now that I have it in the house I couldn't agree more. The colors and picture quality is outstanding. Standard definition (480i) channels look great and HD (1080i) channels must be seen to be believed. The built-in sound is the icing on the cake. They're far beyond anything I've experienced with standard television speakers.The only negative that I can find is that it does generate a considerable amount of heat, but this is par for the course with plasma TV's. The difference in color quality and viewing angles in plasma over LCD makes this a very minor issue.All I can say is do yourself a favor and buy this TV. You won't regret it.
Great replacement batteries. Nice to have extra battries on hand..So far so good! Works great as described. Nice alternative to manufacture overpriced equipment!!! Would purchase again if needed. High recommend!!!
I am sure a lot of you have been like me as to get tempted by the low price and multiple functions of the printer. But you can't have your cake and eat it too!When I first opened the box, I felt like the proud owner of a new multifunction printer, but I straightaway noted a possible problem. The scanner may need the the ink catridges to be installed for it to work, such that if it ran out of ink, I can't scan. That's bad.The software is also very clunky! HP seemed to want to link the scanning and printing procedures together with the photo album thingy into a massive program group, which just slowed the whole thing down tremendously! I can't even have a simple scanning program to quickly scan a simple diagram without invoking the mother of all programs! It was stupid! The options on the scanning program could not even be remembered by the program over two consecutive scans, where the program was not closed down!8 months into use, an error message asked me to insert catridges into the printer. The catridges were already in! I did not even use the printer for much printing so the ink could not be low. Without the ink catridges, the scanner could not work. The same goes for the copier.After numerous attempts, I looked up HP's help site. It requested me to use some alcohol and cotton buds to clean the electrical contact points. It didn't work. It only worked when I used a new ink catridge. My catridges are all genuine products.That lasted for another 9 months before the same problem same up! I can't be bothered to buy another ink catridge and be duped again by HP! I really wanted to take the copier out into the field and smash it to pieces! Unless someone who reads this comment would want to purchase it from me?DO NOT BUY HP MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS!
Nothing bad can be said about this Pelican... It is a wondeful mult-purpose case... I get a lot of looks using this a lunch-box currently. However it doubles as an electronics case when I go on trips.Pros:Almost perfectConsIt is extremely difficult to close the latches when the rubber seal is in place. It is a tough little case to close. I removed the rubber seal when I don't need to "waterproof" my lunch. :)5 stars - I would buy it again
Researched for a while and opted for this subwoofer to replace my old and small Velodyne CT- 80. Whole different league for the same price paid for the Velodyne 8 years ago. This unit moves quite some air in my 18X18 room. I would think its hard to beat at around $250.
Why didn't I purchase this earlier? It has made plugging accessories in so much easier. I no longer have to unplug my IPad charger to download pictures from my camera. It works great for MOST things (but not all). Some electronics still require being plugged in directly to the computer.
The voyager is excellent. Holds more info than an older computer's hard drive. Also will not break when dropped....Only minus, if there is one, it is a little bulky for a key chain...
This foot rest seems very solidly built. If I had to buy again though I would go with 1 size wider so that I don't feel like I'm perching on it. But, overall, solid construction and relatively good / soft, anti-slip surface.
When I heard that Microsoft was launching a product initially I was skeptical. I had had numerous problems with their other products, but this seemed like it might be different, but alas, another problem riddled product from Microsoft.I purchased my Zune from Target and after getting it home, I worked on installing the software and trying to get my PC to recognize the Zune for more than FOUR hours. This product was clearly not ready for release, but Microsoft was in such a hurry to get this thing out for the Holiday, they rushed it out without proper testing.There is nothing redeemable about this product. From software, to hardware, to their store. It's just not a good product. My prediction, this will be pulled from the market within a year. I returned my Zune and decided to upgrade my iPod to the new 80g model. I got it home and it was working within 5 minutes. Save yourself from the headaches, DO NOT buy this product!
This was a great purchase, I purchased 3 of these. I already had 6 others, but Target stopped carrying the leather ones. The package arrived quickly with no damage. The contents were also undamaged and had the original tags and was sealed in a plastic wrapper. I have over 800 DVD/Blue-rays so this will be nice to be able to expand my selection. Would defiantly recommend and once again shipping was fast 3-4 days compared to the suggested 5-8.
Poor quality as it doesn't transfer information without breaks/pauses in the transfer; worth exactly what I paid.
I was inbetween this and the similar Amazon branded bag, and after looking around at stores and online I decided on the Canon bag based off of price and size. This bag retails at best buy for around $70-$80, and i think i paid around $40 on amazon which is an awesome deal! The bag is very sturdy with plenty of movable dividers, and straps to keep things secure and organized. Its very spacious inside with plenty of room for extra lenses, bodies, point & shoots, or w.e else you want to stuff in it. If you are like me and just getting into SLR photography this bag will give you plenty of room to grow with a price that wont take away from your lens budget.
I must admit that I like having new electronic toys when they come out. I purchased a digital camera in 1997 and was not entirely impressed by what 500$ got me then. However, 3 years later, I stumbled upon the Nikon Coolpix 800 at a great price and took another shot at digital imaging.PICTURES: The pictures it takes are fantastic! The 1600x1200 resolution really makes a difference when making prints. They look like they were taken with a 35mm. This is not even mentioning the backing of a quality Nikkor lens that picks up lots of detail other digicams of the same resolution do not. Another feature that impressed me was the fact I could add additional lenses to it (and Nikon has 3 designed specifically for the Coolpix 800/950/990).FEATURES: It has a lot of features of its bigger brother like an uncompressed TIFF format, ability to take B&amp;W pictures, and adjustable metering. However, for a non-professional photographer, I liked the fact the auto mode was easy to use and allowed me to take great pictures right away. I now can switch to manual mode to take more control of the picture, but the camera is ready to take great pictures right out of the box. Unlike other reviewers, mine came with a paper manual in addition to a CD-ROM that explained many of the basic features and taught me about some of the more exotic ones.This is a great camera for anyone wanting a digital camera that takes great pictures but doesn't want to spend ton of money on features that may not even be used. Otherwise, the CP990 and the D1 are really nice cameras for those interested in more control. I do recommend getting an extra Flash card since 8 MB does run out fairly quickly when taking pictures in FINE or NORMAL mode. Getting a USB SanDisk CompactFlash reader was also a big help since the built-in connection is serial and can take a LONG time to download pictures if you have a lot of them.
I purchased a new TV with a digital tuner for my brother because his old analog set died. He does not have cable or satellite so he needed rabbit ears. The product worked reasonably well in bringing in digital signals. His location is very iffy and digital is an all or nothing proposition. On the strong signals he gets a very good picture. There are local channels that come in with analog but won't come in with digital. He is disappointed in that.The problem with the Terk antenna is that the cable is too short. I would like to have been able to move the antenna to a different position to see if we could get some of those missing channels.
I've purchased this Walkman twice in the past. With the first version I had, it was exposed to a tiny amount of water, and did not ever turn on again. With the second version, I purchased it and one week after I purchased it, it began to malfunction. The player turns off randomly, even if it is not exposed to any shock. Granted, this player may look &quot;cool&quot;, but it is not durable and is a waste of money. Buy another version, like a Panasonic, which are extremely durable. Stay away from this version!
bag was shipped immediately. seems like they were happy to get rid of it. when metal detector came i took it apart and it did not fit in the bag.unnessasary item.
...this is honestly the best piece of consumer electronics I've purchased in a while. Honestly, most generations of the iPod are grossly overrated and overpriced, but this is perfect. No superfluous features, and extremely user friendly. Nothing compares to the size and weight of this thing...you can clip it to your sleeve and forget it's even there.The only thing that could improve this would be to remove the need to use iTunes to transfer music, but I enjoy the random song loading function, so it's a fair trade.
I needed a durable cable that was easy to pack. This cable does the job. The cable is not flimsy and the price is good.
Very light, and I like the idea of clicking on the scroll button and it just goes up and down pages real quick and easy. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. Not sure how to use the zoom on things though. Some things, I couldn't get back to their original size. Other than that, I love this mouse! It's not just a mouse! Try it!
The Kodak battery lasts longer than the generic batteries I had before. I went with Amazon because they had the cheapest price at the time.
I have owned and exclusively used these headphones for more than five years. Even after virtually daily use for that time, they perform incredibly well. I used to use the noise cancellation a lot, because it does work pretty well, but lately I've kept it off almost 100% of the time because I've grown to like the cleaner sound of having it off. These cans are durable, great sounding, comfortable, and in short are a great investment. Highly recommended.
i have not had any issues with this projector, it is my first one and i love it, my movie and gaming experiance is awesome. everyone that sees the display that it puts off is usually shocked by how good the quality is. they were not expecting any thing like it. its one and only flaw is that it does not have an HDMI hook up to it. you can only use the regular red whit yellow cables, component cables (red green blue cables, those are the ones i am using) it has an s video jack, and you can hook your computer up to it. i forget what they are called but its the same cable used to hook a computer up to any regular moniter. besides it not having the HDMI jack. THIS THING IS THE SHI@ !!!!! i have had it for over a year and a half and am still pleased with it.
Timely, Accurately Described, Acceptable PerformanceReceived in a timely manner, product was as described, performance acceptable.
Nice quality stuff, with a convenient crack & peel back. Standard quality heavy paper (nothing special, but nice enough), sticker is full sized sheet. Prints nicely without jamming. My only complaint is that the crack and peel is rather widely spaced, so if you're making smaller stickers, you can easily get something that doesn't have a break across the back, making it difficult to remove from the backing paper. It's heavy enough that it's not a terrible problem, and I suspect it's somewhat necessary to prevent jamming, so I only took off one star. The paper also sheds toner a bit if it's bent/rubbed much, but it's designed for inkjets, not laser, so I'm not deducting any stars for that, but I'm including the note for those using laser printers. Great sticky adhesive.
This product was easy enough to put together, but it is unsteady. Cd's are easly knock out of place and scattered on the floor. I plan to use the other case I ordered later. When I get it empty, I'm going to burn it. That how frustrating it is when you reach for one Cd and they all fall down.
Our new Dells come with a dual-head ATI card with a VGA "pigtail". Our "Mass" triple monitors have DVI-I inputs, so we used VGA-to-DVI adapters. But whenever WinXP would momentarily blank the screens, they remained blank. After much experimentation, including using an older ATI card, I hypothesized that the VGA-to-DVI setup may be the problem. So when I found this DMS-59 to DVI-I cable, at a very low price, I ordered it just to test my hunch. It arrived two days before another one that the office ordered from a major firm (mis-addressed, so we never got it here).This works great; our IT guy is subdued.
This is my 3rd attempt at finding the perfect sport headphones. I tried the Nike earbuds but they eventually broke. The Sennheiser headphones sound quality is definitely top notch compared to the other brands. I Spin bike, stair climb, etc... with mine and they never move out of place. I also like using the clip because it keeps the cord out of your way. Another plus, it includes a small carrying case for storage. My only negative is that the cord is alittle long.
The keyboard comes with very little documentation, so you're on your own. Installation is easy; just plug the USB receiver into your computer and install the batteries in the keyboard. Windows XP and Windows 7 automatically detected the keyboard so we don't need additional drivers.The trackball is cumbersome. It's a bit too sensitive and I needed to adjust the mouse controls in my Control Panel to tame it. The keyboard has mouse buttons on both sides and a roller built in to the left side. Handy. The keyboard is comfortable to handle and fits easily on my lap. Keys are responsive.The wireless portion is a bit buggy. There are times when the keyboard will stop responding all together. I needed to remove and install the batteries and the USB receiver to get the thing to start working again.
I bought this unit for Deer hunting in Minnesota and it works great. I would highly recommend this model.
I have LC-E4 charger and need to charge my batteries when traveling in remote and undeveloped countries. Granted, it takes a while to run down LP-E4 battery, but eventually they do run out. This adapter allows you to plug in into car's Cigarette Lighter Adapter or use CLA adapter on a solar panel. I have tried it using Powerfilm F15-1200 20W solar panel, and it worked.
This is a GREAT starter camera. It has most features you expect from a starter dsl. However it only lacks one feature id really like to have. Interchangeable lens. ANd TRUE manual focus. Other then that. Pictures have a GREAT quality
I've been using B+W filters on my lenses since day one, no problems! great product
I own this digital camera and I really like it. It has 5 megapixels which means it has 5 million pixels in this tiny device. 3x Optical Zoom isn't too good but most digtal camera providers make this zoom standard. It has a 2.5" screen which is perfect for viewing and if you compare that with a 1.5" you can really see the difference. I like the silver color on this camera and I think it looks sleek. It takes memory stick which is somewhat of a hassle to get but I like that it's really small. I would recommend 1GB Memory Stick rather than te 32MB it comes with. You can really take this on your vacation and take beautiful images and when you come home you can edit them, burn them onto a disk or e-mail them to friends and family. A definite recommendation!
Read instructions on what to do to adjust the view, my husband doesn't read instructions just tries to figure it out. So my son read them and very easy to adjust. The only thing I didn't like was there was no strap for the bag. My husband likes to hang the bag up for better storage. It comes with a strap for the binoculars and nice bag.
I got a notice from my cable company that they were raising the rates again. This forced me to look at whether the $130.00 per month was really worth it. After paying attention to what I watched on a regular basis I found that we mostly watched network TV in the evenings. I decided to go out on a limb and make it my mission to replace cable. I started with a Terk antenna and had mixed results. The signal would drop out occasionally. After about a month I decided that I needed a whole house antenna. I didn't want to run cable to each television so I ordered this DB8 antenna and connected it to my existing cable that was already ran through the house. Guess what it worked and I couln't be more pleased. I am 12 miles from the broadcast stations and have this antenna inside an attic with 1 cable running to where my old cable used to come in and it is feeding my entire home. I am getting 80 to 100% signal strength. The high def picture is stunning and much better than what I was getting from cable and all of my TVs now have a high def signal. The cable company wanted to charge me for each high def box so I only paid for one of them so only had high def on one TV. Now I have glorius HD everywhere I look. I built a home theater PC too to act as my DVR. I kept my high speed internet and now I have broadcast tv, netflix, and Hulu as options whenever I want to watch TV all for the cost of $45/mo for the cable modem and $8/mo for netflix. I DON'T MISS CABLE AT ALL!! I agree with the other reviewers abou the assembly manual is lacking in many areas. Other than that I don't have anything to say negative about the product. Read the warnings in the manual they will make you laugh.
Not a bad purchase. Standard jewel case quality, and clear, colorless front covers. If only the packaging were better, and the shipping and handling were more careful and better packed. Upon opening the box, there were a few of these jewel cases that had cracked and chipped badly, clear and black plastic pieces falling everywhere. However, the most of the cases did remain intact, but at least 7 needed to be tossed. I would not purchase jewel cases from Amazon again, only due to the poor shipping and handling that breaks way too many of the cases. These cases can be found in local stores and there you can inspect the cases for breakage.
this game is fun even for me! my 3yr old loves to play this. she received this & several other as gifts & the leapster 2 is among her favorite toys ever. she takes it with her in the car & has even taken it in when we went grocery shopping to keep her occupied. the creature create game is one of her favorites to play. she enjoys building the creatures & their pets & playing all of the little games that is has. the graphics are good & the colors are nice & bright, it also makes some pretty interesting sounds.
I got my order today that had 5 cassettes for my DYMO Hand Held printer today. What a great buy and fast shipment from Adorama. I bought this at Walmart and could not find the refills until I hit Amazon.com. This is better than going to Walmart and alot cheaper!!
Bought this cable to connect a new computer to an older HP LaserJet 4L printer. I still use this older printer whenever I need to print larger quantities of documents. The hook-up was easy and it worked right away. No issues, would recommend purchasing.
For the price you really can't beat this mp3 player. Its a feature packed, flash memory- no skipping, blacklit for night operation, fm radio- in case your music collection gets stale, and best of all comes with an armstrap and sweat protectant case, best of all incorpates a stopwatch for workouts. Sound quality is clear and loud at its maximum volume, its still audible when I board a train or take a flight.There really are no weaknesses, maybe perhaps the forward track button gets a little worn out relative to the others, still after 1 year of heavy daily use, it still keeps on going.I find these mp3's players to be a better buy than anything apple can throw at it including the shuffle, which is screenless. Heres why- with its low price you wont have to worry as much if someone swipes it from your gym bag, or if you misplace it. I find that mp3 players only get a few minutes of use a day anyway, which does'nt justify a larger capacity ie. the several GB models.
This review is for astronomers-amateurs who are looking for binocular 8X40. I'm assuming that you are familiar with technical parameters in respect to your need and eyes. This binocular is very nice designed, with good optic quality. It does exactly what it says in the product specification, and gives your hands nice smooth feeling. This binocular can compete with units in price range $120 - $150. The only downside is that Nikon is not waterproof. But I was aware of this from product spec, and my logic is when it is raining there is no stars. I have astigmatism and wearing glasses for stargazing. The picture is very clear and bright.
This is not the real product, and Ritz is not the real vendor. Apparently they have some other reseller called D&H list items on their behalf whithin the Amazon site. Originally this item was listed as a real IBM product, in fact it is an eReplacements product, but D&H used the bait and switch tactic of changing their ad details after I purchased. Then claimed I should not get a full refund. I had to get Amazon involved and they took care of the issue 100%. But who wants to waste time with a purchase - I just want what I paid for; don't do business with these folks, they are dishonest!
The Epson PictureMate Deluxe really delivers quality photos within minutes that are water and smudge resistant and look like they were done at a photo lab. I'm thoroughly impressed and wish I hadn't waited so long to purchase this item. Definitely worth it if you own a digital camera!!
Initially, I really liked this unit. Then, about 2 weeks later, it started having trouble, and hasn't worked right since. Despite a month at the &quot;factory authorized&quot; service center (over an hour away, even though I live in a _major_ city, and only open inconvenient hours), it still doesn't work right. It won't even record at all now. Panasonic's response: bring it back to the service center...again. No other option. They won't replace it. Not even a hint of how long it'll take this time. So right now I have a _really_ expensive doorstop.I've read a lot of other positive reviews, but I wish I'd never bought this thing.
I purchased this case after getting tired of waiting for Creatives leather case to become available. As far as appearance, it is well crafted. When it comes to functinality, it stinks. Here are the problems I have with it: 1) there is no hole for the microphone, 2) the hole for the headphone jack is not lined up properly, 3) the charger and sync adapter brick can't fully engage the player because of the leather straps, so it is easily disengaged by the slightest movement. This is ok at home, but try using this in the car (if you want to charge while you listen); it falls out with every turn you make. This case was not designed with much thought about the functions of the zen player.
Have had this lens for eight months, requires extreme patience and must be Tripod mounted. Needs a fluid tripod head for best result. With 20D no apperature control and manual focus. Shutter speed and ISO speed sets the exposure. Do not like that the lens "bends" in the middle where the zoom tube meets the body at full extention. OK for "hobby fun", not for quality. If you can afford it for "fun", enjoy.
I ORDERED THIS POWER CORD AS AS UPGRADE TO THE STOCK CORD FOR A YAMAHA BD-S1065 BLURAY PLAYER. I WAS VERY HAPPY TO SEE THE PRODUCT HAD EXCELLENT HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION, VERSATILITY, AND FEATURES WELL ABOVE IT'S PRICE POINT. IT WORKS WELL IN FILTERING OUT SMALL POWER INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH USING A POWER STRIP WITH MULTIPLE ITEMS PLUGGED IN I.E. HOME THEATER COMPONENTS! I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ITEM TO ANY AUDIOPHILE WHO HAS A LIMITED BUDGET TO UPGRADE COMPONENTS WITHIN THEIR HOME THEATER SYSTEMS, AS PLAN ON BUYING 2 MORE OF THE 3-PIN CORDS TO UPGRADE MY 200WPC POWER AMP AND MY SR5004 MARANTZ HT RECEIVER. AS FOR THE PREVIOUS REVIEW OF THIS ITEM, CONCERNING POLARITY, YOU NEED TO LOOK AT THE SIDE OF THE BOX THE CORD CAME IN FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, BECAUSE IT SHOWS HOW TO USE THE POLARITY FEATURE OF THE POWER CORD!!
I purchased these about a year or so ago and unfortunately I was extremely underwhelmed. I could easily chalk these up as my worst set of earphones. I recently purchased a set of Beats Wireless and I couldn't be happier. Yeah having a tune-able subwoofer is a good concept, but, it just doesn't work out. I understand Beats Wireless and these are an apples to oranges compare-o, but this things were a huge disappointment. Oh well. They went to the garbage can.
I bought this speaker set for $25 at Wal-Mart when a friend and I wanted to play tunes from our iPods whilst spending the night at a hotel and had no stereo on hand. This speaker set is IDEAL for situations where you need a solid and economical close-range audio solution for your iPod or PC. The satelites have decent range and the sub performs nicely. Currently, I have the audio from my DVD player in my living room run through these. No, it's not 5.1, no, it won't rattle the windows, but it provides a nice bump in audio quality from the built-in stereo speakers in my TV and even without a remote, I honestly have no gripes, not even about the power switch being on the back (I actually like the robust feel of the small rocker switch, it feels like the power switch on a good guitar or bass amp) . I generally just leave it on and the volume at consistent level. For under $30, can you really complain?
Beware of this one and all the other mp4 from china! I bought this same one but mine says it has 4GB, well I found later that they hack into the software and fool it be show its capable of holding 4GB of music but in reality it holds less than 1GB! Why they do this, well to sell them for more money. Mine says 4GB but it will only hold less than 1GB, more than that the files wont show and songs will get corrupted! Luckily I bought them for about 50 bucks. Its cool cause it has 2 loud speakers but drag and drop is a pain! And don't even try to update the firmware, it will die on you! This would been cool if it hold all the 4GB's of memory since it won't do to the factory hacking it to lie that it has 4GB's yet the truth states its less than 1GB! So if you buy this 1GB crap mp4, in reality you'll getting a half a Gig mp4 player! Buy yourself a real mp3 and stop wasting time trying to fix this Chinese crappy mp3's when they start acting stupid!
beautifull pics, good value at 400-450$. no complaints so far after 1 month of moderate use.
I had two IPods and then I bought Zune with AV pack. From past 7 days my Ipod is eating dust. Zune is simply amazing. When I first installed the software, it downloaded the firmware and updated it. Initially I was having little connection issue with USB, but when I plugged into different USB port it worked like a breeze.
I set up wireless LAN's for customers all over the place. This is the dumbest thing I have ever seen.Bought 6 WPC11 v.3 cards (the first of several to be purchased for a particular customer) and 11 WAP11 v.2.2. In testing over the last day and .5 I have not been able to make them talk. Finally, I called Linksys tech support. They told me that the AP and the card are not compatible! They say they have a firmware fix that will correct the problem. The firmware on BOTH devices will have to be updated before it MAY work. What am I going to do with the customer I have waiting on this install to be done?? I will tell you. I installed the D-Link DWL900AP and it works beautifully with the WPC11's. Go figure, Linksys's own AP is not compatible with it's card, but it't competator's is!Just go with the D-Link AP's!
Though the shipping charge is a bit high, the product is fine. As per described. I got the shipment in time too. Overall it is a good product and i would recoment this to others.
Pockets are nice and big. All my filters fit including 77mm C-PL. Plastic fronts provide nice surface for labels so I know what's in each pocket. Velcro strap keeps filter pocket closed securely. Nice product for the money.
We bought this phone because it had two lines and can operate without electricity (in case the power goes out and we need to make a phone call).At first, we couldn't get the phone to work without plugging it in to an outlet, but it did turn out to work just fine with no power.The speaker phone is great for listening in on conference calls, but it is not good for speaking up. People cannot hear me over the speaker phone, and I always have to pick up the hand set.My headphones that work with iPhones and the newer Blackberries do not fit into this phone's headphone jack, so I have not been able to test out that feature.Since our only requirements were for the phone to accommodate two lines and operate without power, this product has far exceeded our expectations with its additional features.
I purchased this product to use in a fixed lacation and communicate with multiple GMRS protable handhelds. It works wonderfully and seems to have better range that using a handheld for this purpose. The other nice feature is that it plugs into AC and doesn't require continuous recharging. Great product!!!
This lens is exactly what I was looking for: FAST, LIGHT, gives SHARP IMAGES.It worth every buck what I paid !!!
Because of the severe winter I haven't been able to test the spotting scope thoroughly. However, when I have been able to use it it performed well. I do wish, however, that it came with a lens cap.
They work great, but as many of the other poeple has pointed out they are very tight when being installed and if you need to remove them I would be very carful not to pull the pins out of the amp or radio.
Purchased this keyboard and mouse at a local Mac Store. The keyboard was terrible. Space bar didn't work, did work, didn't work. "R" and "Enter" worked intermittently. Keyboard was so unreliable that we were locked out of our online bank access because we kept typing in the wrong password because of the keyboard. Had to wait until the next day to call and get the online access unfrozen.Mouse was okay, stiffer than the Kensington wired mouse that we were used to.Took the set back to the store for a refund after two days of trying to adapt to the keyboard. Hard to adapt to a keyboard that just does not work.Back to the drawing board.
So far, I love this camera. It has taken some great pictures, especially in low light with the Image Stabilizer. I love that it recognizes faces, too, as long as they're facing the camera. Since the camera is so small, the optical viewfinder is, too...I never use it. I think I'd rather see them do away with the viewfinder altogether and just have a bigger screen. Minor point, though. The included memory card is way too small (plan to buy another), but the battery life is great. These things don't really detract from my opinion of the camera.
I agree with the conclusion most of the other reviewers have reached -- this machine is an expensive dud. It started out working okay, but for no apparent reason I started to get the paper misfeeding problem, and the lines of gobbledygook, which wastes a lot of expensive paper. The Stylus RIP is mind-numbingly slow, despite maxing out my RAM and upgrading the computer's processor. It's a real Catch 22 machine -- it would be great if it could take advantage of the newer Macs with their super-fast speed and enormous RAM, particularly when printing A2, but the software only runs on an old machine. The only work-around I've discovered is to make any file to be printed a PDF, as that brings the size down to a manageable level. I rate Epson as a company, but this printer has turned out to be a complex lemon, and you're made to pay through the nose for any of the enhancements, like the network card, or the Stylus RIP-off software. and the paper doesn't come cheap either, particularly when so much gets wasted because of the paper feed problem, which Epson doesn't seem to bother to acknowledge and try to rectify.
I have been an audiophile for over 40 years. I think I know my stuff, and I KNOW I can tell a low distortion signal when I hear it.This receiver is awesome. The THD (.008%) is so low I can hardly hear any imperfection in music, even at high volumes. I am driving a pair of old Advents, and they sound terrific. (The fact that this receiver is stable with 4 ohm speakers is a big plus for me.)Rise time is fast (quick pulses of bass sound great), and high frequency response is awesome.I do not find it difficult to use at all. It has every input/output I want. It has lots of flexibility for routing signals, too.Can't say enough good things about this receiver. Glad I chose it.
Ordered this to be used in Afghanistan. Work perfect for what it was intended to be used for. Good price.
I have been using these headphones rather heavily for 2 years and 7 months now. I originally bought the white MDR-EX71W's and absolutely hated the fact there was a very short cord coming from the earbuds then another connection to a regular length cord. The weight of the male/female 1.5mm jacks sway during any movement, so there is a constant pull on your left ear. The only reason I could see this being a plus is if you are using an athletic arm band for your ipod and don't want the extra cord slack. But I quickly exchanged them for the black EX51LP's of which I love for the sound quality but just have became sick of the cord. I wrap it around one of those peanut shaped Belkin headphone wraps, but I don't believe this is the reason, the cord is so kinked with some flat sections. So the bottom line is top notch sound for the price, but the quality of the cord needs to go up. Maybe the integration of a swivel would prevent cord kinks, but that would also have drawbacks. I also appreciate the 90 degree angle plug. The trick to putting these canal headphones in is to insert them into the canal with the cord part facing in front of you then twist/screw them downward giving a solid fit and the best possible sound.
I just bought this battery on July 20th, probably didn't install it until about the end of July. Today on September 9th, it's already dead. So it basically lasted me about 1 month.....that's pretty bad considering the original lasted around 3 years.
Pros:- Great user interface- Includes panorama mode and supporting software. Panorama mode provides a ghosted image of the previous image to help you overlap edges. Also lets you choose panorama direction- left-right, right-left, up-down, down-up- Stereoscopic photography mode. Nice to see this come back. There hasn't been many 3D cameras since the 50s.- Small, compact size- 3.2Mp for the price is excellent- Flip around LCD display lets you take your own photo easily.- Compact flash- AA batteries or lithium cellCons:- No view finder- Since there is no view finder you depend on the LCD display for everything. In bright sunlight the LCD is washed out.- Battery life on NIMH is short. Battery life on Lithium is excellent.Summary:Extremely feature packed 3.2Megapixel camera in a small package at an excellent price. Lack of a viewfinder is the only significant disadvantage- for outdoor daylight shooting.
Recently bought a Hummingbird Smartcast RF15 (comes with one Channel A remote sonar).In addition I have deliberately purchased a Channel B RF40-B remote sonar.The channel A remote sonar works perfectly.The channel B remote sonar does not work - yes, I do change the channel reception to B on the RF15, but still - no signal
The printer was easy to install and works like a charm.Our tech support was very pleased with the ease of handling.Thanks!
Head phones are just OK. sound, fit in every way nothing to write home about. Sound cuts in and out. The plus is that they are light weight.
I just received this cute little number in red for a gift! It looked too small to be functional but I was pleasantly surprised! The sound quality is fabulous and it reaches all areas of my condo. Not only do you get radio but cd, cassette, and a clock radio!!! Now for once in my life I can chose what I want to hear when I wake up or as I go to sleep.I found this Sony so portable that I have taken it to several picnics and other outside events. It tucks nicely into my car. In my bedroom, it does not overpower anything else-perfect size!Another plus is the availability of headsets in case I want to crank the tunes in the middle of the night and not disturb my elderly neighbors.The price is great, features fabulous and colors spectacular so what are you waiting for?
I absolutely LOVE this camera. I have read the other reviews and was kind of worried (I read them AFTER I ordered it). Yes it is true that you can get blurry pictures if you take pictures inside with no flash, BUT my husbands expensive 35 mm camera does the same thing AND you don't know what they look like until the film gets devloped. My daughter dances in dance competitions, and they will not allow flash photography. I STILL got awsome pictures of her on stage. Dark audience and stage lit, sure some were blurry, but that is what you have a delete button for. Most of the ones I took of her onstage were GREAT. clear, close up (the zoom is awsome) My other daughter plays hockey and the pictures I get of her, even while playing are great! As far as the quality on the pictures with the flash/outdoors, this is the best pictures I have gotten from a camera. I get so many compliments on the quality pictures. They are so impressed when I show them. I would recommend this for sure.
The product arrived on a timely basis and was carefully packaged. I prefer to pay a little more for new printer ink rather than to purchase refills. Black always runs out sooner than color so at times I need to order just Black and then alternately order the 3-tank color pack.I regularly purchase my printer ink from Amazon. Pricing is much better than local stores where I have to pay tax on top of a higher price.Amazon's deal gets even better when Super Saver Shipping is available.
***For the money, this DVD player is fine, but it is definitely an entry-level player. I had bought a smaller Mintek (7") before that I was extremely pleased with. This player, although larger, is missing some of my favorite features present in the smaller player. My favorite feature in my old unit (which lasted for two years of extremely heavy use---say two hours daily) was the fast forward and fast backward. These multiply the speed each time you hit the FF or FB (first time is 2X, second time is 4X, etc.---all the way up to 32X). I had liked this because with the subtitles on, I could fast forward through boring parts of DVDs and still quickly read what, if anything, was going on. The fastest speed on this player has increased from 16X to 32X but you can no longer read the subtitles above 2X while the action is FF-ing so you no longer know what if you're missing something. Or you can FF really slowly at 2X. You have to watch the whole DVD.This DVD player is part of a kit, coming with all accessories, cords, batteries, etc. so you only need to spend the purchase price. It comes with only one headset, though (instead of two headsets like the smaller version).The picture quality is great, and I do enjoy the larger size screen. A small increment in screen size makes a HUGE difference!Pretty much all of the functions of the player are on both the player and the remote. This is an improvement over the smaller version. As a side note, I have been using the remote from the old player on the new one, since it hasn't failed yet, with no problems.This player seems as sturdy as the old one. It closes without a latch, just four silicone pads, two on the top and two on the bottom of the screen, but so far it hasn't fallen open. I'm pretty careful with it though, because my old one failed because of the many, many time I dropped it, especially the last time, which torqued the screen and almost separated it from the rest of the player.You can't argue with the price, I just expected more and better, not less with a bigger screen. This wouldn't be a bad purchase, just not a great one.***
I really appreciate the honesty and integrity this company and employees have. We are a COP Group in Canada and we look to Scanner Master to keep us up to date. I will extent many thanks on behalf of the Citizens on Patrol in AlbertaThanksDyanne
The product is very good but there is one thing is missing. I have sony flash and when i take number of photos then I download them to my PC the flash becomes empty, so when I use it again the flash gives the new photos new numbers and when i load them in the same file in the PC there is no repited names. But in this flash it de repit the same numbers for the pictures evey time the flash is empty.
Not much to say other than it works as advertised. No kinks. Doesn't seem to affect sound quality. I can wheel around my cube at work as needed.
This is a repeat purchase from this vendor and to date have been very happy with their products. Their service is excellent
I used this to run to a small amp powering a single 12in sub, system provides more than enough bass to shake my car so I don,t see a need to ever upgrade to a higher power system.
If you need a desk lamp, don't think buying an expensive one will necessarily be better. This one is sufficient--the price is great, if you have money strains. I wanted a swing arm, architect-like lamp so I was going to get one of the expensive ones but this one is fine. (I believe this applies to most of the general public who do normal, everyday work at their desk.) I'm a student--not of architecture--so this was perfect. It looks cool too--very important criteria.
Purchased this item for installation in a home theater I installed in my basement. I was impressed with the quality and versatility of the item. Even though it is something that you will never really see, you know that it is there and working when you need it. I had the Monster MP HTFS-IW HC Power Center installed by a professional A/V electrician at a very reasonable cost, although if you are handy enough, it can easily be done by anyone with moderately good skill in working with electricity.The unit is well packaged and everything you need comes in the box. There are extra rg6 couplers and a total of three decora style face plates that allow different cable connections or pass-through. There are also LED lights that allow you to know that the unit is working (these can also be turned off if the ambient light from the indicators is disturbing).The power center does not have to be secured to a wall stud, although it has that option. My electrician placed it directly between to studs with the existing construction box that is included in the package. The unit mounted very secure and flush with the wall.Over all I was very pleased with this product. I would have liked to have seen them available in a black color, as this would have gone better with my specific color scheme. Secondly, I would have preferred to have the box be recessed rather than flush mount. But there are other products on the market that allow the recessed option if you need it. Lastly, There is an included power cable to attach to your TV, however it was not compatible with my Samsung.Bottom line here is that this is a quality product that I would purchase again without hesitation. I have not found a better unit for the installation that I needed. The price may seem a bit high to some, but the quality and security of what this power center provides is well worth it.
At first, I thought the wires were a little lightweight, especially power and ground, but then I found that the wires were heavier gauge than my receiver (and the same or better than the car's wiring).The package had clear documentation for the wiring colors (which matched up with my receiver), so it was very easy and straightforward to connect.
This clock performed just as advertised right out of the box. No glitches-no problems getting it going or making contact with Colorado for the automatic setting. I put the batteries in as instructed, hung it on the wall and the next morning the time was all set. It has been running fine now for several weeks.
I was a little disappointed with this camera. Being 5 mp I was expecting sharper pictures and better color resolution.The black & white pics were pretty darn good though. I found the battery compartment which also stores the memory card a bit troublesome. They should have placed the slot for the memory card somewhere other than in the same compartment that houses the batteries. The door is flimsy and if your not careful upon opening and closing to either replace the batteries or remove the storage card, this door will break quite easily.The video mode was fairly decent as it also records sound. The menu is very easy to master and the buttons on the camera are easy to access. All in all for a $100.00 camera it will do the job, unless....you want more professional looking photos.
The Archos 604 30GB is fantastic. video quality is amazing, dvd quality, and it supports DIVX although this is not mentioned in the literature. The audio quality is very good too, though the earpieces could be more comfortable. It is a pity that it didnt have a USB input. Note however that recording can only be done if you buy the optional DVR station (which i did, for $100) Downloading movies and stuff is very quick. Synchronisation with Media Player is good but has a few quirks at times. Battery life for audio is good, but video is just about 2 hours. The player is rather bulky and not ideal for carrying in your pocket. You also need to invest in a proper leather case. That which is supplied is pathetic.
When first bought, it was easy to set up and record. I copied old VCR tapes to DVD and recorded shows to watch later (and skip commercials). The family did NOT like that it did not allow one to watch TV for up to several minutes when 1st turned on or when inserting a blank DVD. After one year it developed a progressive problem recognizing disks at times, both new and pre-recorded. This progressed over a short period of time -- now the DVD half is effectively dead. The VCR side works fine. I really expected it to last longer.
I have used the Lexmark X3550 for several years. I have purchased this ink cartridge from many different sources. The cartridge works fine and provides clear and clean documents, but it seems that the ink runs out faster than other cartridges I have used. I only use the printer at home and normally for one or two pages. Yet, my last cartridge only lasted a little more than two months. So, I am in the market for a new printer that does not use as much ink. I was sorry to hear that Kodak is no longer making printers. I have one that never seems to run out of ink.
canon inkjet replacements are expensive. these fit the bill since the price was reasonable. no problem with receiving item on time.
Maybe it's just my particular pair, but I'm very disappointed with the focusing mechanism in these Steiner binoculars. The focusing knob turns very stiff & has a lot of "slop" to it, ie, when you turn the knob too far, & you start to rotate the knob back the other direction to get the precise focus, there is about 15 degrees of rotation before it actually does anything. Not very effective when trying to view fast moving objects or getting that first initial view of whatever you're looking at.I don't wear glasses, & feel that the eye cups don't extend out far enough to be effective. It feels like my eyes are practically touching the lenses to get the proper view through the binoculars.The clarity of the optics are good for the price paid, but I ended up putting these back in the box & went back to using my old Zeiss 8x20s.
I've used mine for photo backup at weddings, and its very good and fast for that application, but my iPod broke and its great for music and file storage, too. There's even an FM radio that picks up most radio stations. Highly recommended.
This is the best pointing device I've ever used, hands-down. This is the second one I've purchased since I've managed to run out the last one in 4-5 years of very heavy usage. Here's what I like about it.The real centerpiece of this trackball is the off-center ball. Now, this does make this definitely a right-handed trackball and lefties will probably feel left out, but putting the ball off-center matches the general distribution of your fingers over your hand. It's been to be maneuvered with your index through ring finger, and it is perfectly positioned to roll to any of those fingers as you need to use the scroll wheel or the right mouse button. Compared to a more omni-handed Kensington and the comfort difference is astounding. Likewise, for me, this is infinitely more comfortable than using my thumb for the trackball. The trackball pointing devices that use the thumb inevitably make my hand and thumb joint feel jammed up.Also compared to Kensington, having a proper vertical scroll wheel is infinitely better than their "orbit ring" in my mind. The index finger quite naturally lines up with the wheel. The overall shape fits my hand comfortably and makes for easy long hours working or gaming.Construction is solid and it's durable with good maintenance. As noted I used the previous one for at least 4 years, and used it quite heavily for general computer tasking, through EDA tools (Modelsim), through heavy gaming (including FPS and MMORPGs). If you are a button hog, then you might run out, but there's more than enough for me to use and i'm quite pleased with what I've been able to make it do.Defictis: There are few. As noted, if you are a left handed computer pointer... you'll have to go with a mouse or a Kensington. If you've trained your right hand to point this may work for you. The wireless aspect of the device is not it's strongest feature and there have been a few rare moments when it seems to lose its connection with the base station. And wireless range is probably a little limited, though I've used it successfully several feet away from the base. It does have a few dropouts in motion further away though, so don't use this for a large presentation room or TV gaming.But that's pretty much it. The sad thing is that Logitech doesn't seem to push this product into stores, so it's a bit hard to find on the shelf where you can do a touch fit. They've used this form factor for awhile though, so hopefully it'll continue to be useful in Amazon sales and make a comeback in a new product again soon. I"m tempted to buy another though to have in reserve in 4-5 years though!
I only use the sata to usb portion of this device and it works just as advertised. I've been using this with my Dell Mini 9 as a way to access my desktop sata cdrom drive; you can use this to reformat a netbook or any computer that doesn't have a built in cdrom/dvdrom drive if you have a desktop computer.
I love it!!! I have small hands and am used to a compact laptop keyboard, so I am not overly bothered by the small range of this keyboard. I downloaded the drivers from the Palm Website, so I did not have some of the software issues described by others. (That's because I read the reviews before buying the product!)The way of opening the keyboard is a bit tricky. The top needs to slide one direction (right, I think), which means that the bottom needs to go left. I found that if I squeeze the device slightly, it slides much easier. The opening mechanism takes some getting used to.With an expandable SD card, I am able to leave my laptop at home, type my documents, and download them when I get home. Really a savings of weight.
Max write speed I could ever obtain was 2X! 8x+8X- is a joke...CS/Tech Support also matches the product. If you want to throw away good $$$ buy this dog.
This is really a lovely remote, and once you set it up and try using it a bit, you will fall in love with it.
My nephew purchased a RCA RP2450 and I was so impressed with the sound that I bought my own. I have had this player for approximently six months now and all in all I am happy with it. It has very good volume with decent bass and three different bass boost levels. I have made 2 CD's with about 200 songs on each at all different bit rates and out of all those songs it has only failed to read six. It has yet to skip even once (hard to believe but true) - even in the car which has really impressed me. Neither my nephew or I have had any trouble with our players and we have both had them for about six months.The only con is that it doesn't come with an AC adaptor - although usually if I am using this unit I am on the go. I do wish that I would have done a little more research on portable MP3 players before I bought this one. ... It would have been nice to have had FM radio to go along with the CD player capabilities. ...
There's not much to say: the design is very well thought out and it also looks sleek. So points for both form and function. It has widely spaced plugs on the side for power bricks and closely spaced ones on the top for regular cords. I especially like that it has a base to keep it upright. Other power strips I've owned will fall over or twist around when you have lots of things plugged in. Not this one. I've purchased three of these so far, and will probably get one or two more.
This is perfect for me. The height and the weight is perfect so I don't have to pull my back down to aim the picture. what I like the most is the quick detached connection at bottom of my camera to the tripod, I just need to pull the release button to take camera out and fold back the tripod back quickly.
When my regular MDR7506 earphones broke this summer I knew I would replace them with the same earphones. I was quite pleasantly surprised to find that a larger ear cushion, better suited for my ears, was available with these great earphones. They have been great. The new design for the structure also looks more stable than the older pair that broke. So I am very pleased with this item.
I am using this speaker as my center channel above the tv with 4 Polk Audio RC85i as the mains/rears for a 5.1 setup. I read that this speaker should match the timbre of the RC speakers and went this route to save a few dollars. I am glad I did! The sound quality is fantastic for both movies and music. This speaker may be aimed as a main L/R speaker, but as a center, it performs!
I've had the Z22 for about a month and am very satisfied with it. It's easy to use and I can keep everything from birthdays to shopping lists at my fingertips. I just hope it never "dies" since they're not being manufactured anymore. I understand the reasoning with all of the I-phones, etc., but that's something I just don't need. This works great for me.
In my opinion, this thing is rather poorly designed. The tab on top that snaps into the device's lanyard loop is held in place by two very thin pieces of plastic that are prone to bending and snapping if even a small amount of force is applied to them. This is especially problematic if you have a bike with flat bars, drop bars, or with riser bars that don't have enough of a bend to clear the top of the holder when working on the bike upside down. It requires you to loosen it so you can swivel it out of the way, and then reposition and re-tighten it, which can be quite inconvenient for repairs on the go, or when you're on a schedule. It is also easily broken if you are involved in even a slow speed accident in which you are pitched over the bars.This purchase was the second time I'm replacing it, and if it weren't for the fact that it's dangerous to try and read a GPS in one hand while riding, I would have given up on it a long time ago.This thing is only worth buying if you can't find any other way to securely mount the GPS unit to your handlebars, which was the case with my bike. Otherwise, my suggestion is that you use any other method possible.
I bought this about six months ago and had mixed feelings about until I actually read the instruction manual and learned how to overcome its slight flaws. The sound quality is great, the overall quality is fine. The video quality is great. It's quite user-friendly and moving music files is as simple as click and drag. It's a great size and is easy to carry in the tiniest of pockets. The video conversion software is a snap.It does have a couple of slight flaws, though. It seems to get confused easily. If I'm at all inaccurate while scrolling and accidentally touch multiple buttons it locks up. It's easy to remedy by holding the enter button for ten seconds, which resets it. Also, if you use Windows Explorer to delete files, it doesn't rewrite the file allocation. If you fill it up, then use Windows Explorer to delete the files, it still thinks its full, even though the files aren't there whether you look in explorer or the Meizu's intergral browser. Also, the accessories on the Dana-Elec website are all 'Available Soon'. I've been checking since I bought this thing and 'soon' doesn't seem to have come yet.I highly recommend the Meizu, mostly because I recently purchased a Zune, which greatly annoyed me the first day I bought it. The Meizu is plug-and-play right out of the box. It even came fully charged and with a couple of sample videos and some music already installed. After buying the Zune, and paying a considerable amount, I still had to download the software, which I am unable to do because I'm in Iraq and our internet connection won't allow the transfer of the 33mb software program. The only software you need for the Meizu is the video conversion. When I pay hundreds of dollars for a product, I ought to be able to pull it out of the box and use it right away. Not so with the Zune, which is useless for people without internet. The Meizu isn't as capacious, but it's still 100% better. I own the 4gb now. I'm going to return my piece of garbage Zune and upgrade to the 8gb Meizu.ADDENDUM:By far the best feature is the internal browser. I bought a Zune. Hated it. The Meizu doesn't need to be plugged into anything in order to manage files. Also, although the purpose built Meizu cases have remained 'available soon' on the Meizu site, I found a case that fits like a glove in an unlikely place; an Orvis shop. The case is intended to hold fishing lures, but it fits the Meizu perfectly. Also, the USB cable is easy to find and replace. I do lots and lots of traveling and the standard USB cable is easy to find in even the most backwater locations. Try to find a Zune cable in, say, Durres, Albania.
i dont know what moron created this but it makes no sense. you cannot see the screen of your nano. i thought this thing was made for the nano as well as the shuffle but apparently it isnt. im sure the rest of it is fine it just sucks you cant see what the hell you are playing or doing if you have a nano.
This is a replacement of a very old battery on a very old laptop. I'm glad there were some around to replace it with.
I bought this camera as a second camera to keep around for quick shots & easy travel photos. I like the size & feel of it as well as the optical viewfinder. I didn't realize that so many small cameras were eliminating the viewfinder but since most of my shots are outside in full sun (vacation shots), I know how faint an LCD can be. I'm happy with the print quality, even on auto. It was very easy to figure out & the onboard info is quite useful. The software on the CD is superfluous for me & clashes with my Kodak software for my other camera, so I just use my card reader & my usual photo editing programs. I purchased an extra battery & I was glad I did, since the battery ran out just about at 300 photos. I popped in the spare & kept shooting. The camera turns on very quickly & controls are easily found without searching for them (zoom, review, flash, etc.). I also thought shutter lag was much better than I expected after my last camera & the burst mode came in handy several times. Buy a couple of 1GB cards & a little Samsonite case at Walmart - it's perfect. The case is only a few dollars & is worth it if you're in an amusement park! Nice camera for its size & price!
I am very satisfied with this article. No complaints so far. It works fine. I recommend it to anyone who needs a similar article.
I bought this item from Amazon about 18 months ago based on online reviews and experience with other LinkSys devices. So far, its been a gem. I move big media files -- several gigs -- back and forth between pc and mac across this switch, have used it with both cable-modem and aDSL, have transported it around the world to set up quick and easy lan-parties and video production centers. Firmware updates have been fairly frequent and have added worthwhile funtionality. Port forwarding works well for the basic web, ftp, and telnet ports. This would get a five if I didn't have problems using port forwarding with certain unusual ports, like 8080 and the VNC port, 5901. The forwarding works, but one of the machines on my network can't get outside of the LAN if I turn forwarding on. It could be a hardware problem with that machine. The latest firmware updrade for this device also introduces the ability to install third-party anti-virus and firewall software on the device, a nice feature of which I haven't yet taken advantage.
These hold tons of data and we haven't hit a bum disk yet. Great deal, couldn't find better in stores. Highly recommmend.
I find this product very convenient and useful. It is very small and light and holds TONS of stuff. I recently went to a foreign country and it holds all my thousands of pictures very well. It's so small, next time I travel I'll most likely take it with me so I can take more pics.The only bad thing I have found is that plugging it into my computer takes both cords and uses TWO USB plug in places (all of my available places for USB so I can't plug in my computer cooling fan or other camera devices.)The installation software was totally simple though! It's a really great product and I'd recommend it to anyone!
Switching from analog to DTV with rabbit years wasn't going to work. So I did some research and learned what was needed: a small multi-directional DB2 antenna, J-mount, 250' RG6 coaxial cable, Paladin compression tool and connectors, 3 each 3-way splitters (4 TV's to hook-up), and a digital signal amplifier. Hooked everything up except the amp. Got astounding picture quality with DTV but the signal strength was pretty weak on 2 TV's. In fact, didn't get all channels available. Installed the Channel Plus amp with the antenna cable going to input and then going to the first splitter on the output. Tripled the signal strength to all TV's. Spent about $250 and 8 hours installing (climbing on the roof, crawling through the attic, and squirming underneath the house). We're amaze with the picture quality and remain free!
These are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever used. I usually find the in-ear ones extremely uncomfortable, especially since I have sinus issues that create pressure in my head that makes my ears tight, so therefore the earbuds have a hard time squeezing in. A little TMI perhaps, but this is to explain that these earbuds, with their pillowy soft inserts, insert far enough in to actually stay in through physical activity without giving me a headache. I also find them far preferable to the hard, flat type of earbud.I was quite impressed by the sound quality. I usually listen to audiobooks, sometimes in noisy areas where I want to hear both the book and some of the background noise (i.e while exercising). The sound is crisp and clear over the background noise. I can't really tell if these are "reducing" the noise but the books sound more clear than on any other earbuds I've used including the ones that came with my Apple products.And certainly a huge bargain. I just wish they came in more colors, like the Skullcandy. I would pay a little more for that.
I love these! I had one set, helped my neighbor buy one and my Dad buy one too. We all love having the flexibility with both Balance and Volume controls. I mostly use for TV, either as my wife is falling asleep so I can still listen to the TV, or to go to the garage and outside for chores while keeping an ear on my shows.Depending on the antenna location and how many stucco walls are in the way the distance can be limited. But I find if I rotate my head I can get the signal back usually. The audio quality is great, as expected from Sennheiser (I am happy with 2 of my Sennheiser corded headphones). The re-chargable batteries work a long time between charges.These are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
After using Intellimouse Explorer V3 for about 2 months, I had to try this mouse. I sometimes found the Explorer a bit fatiguing, but the MX 500 is perfect. Not only is it better to hold, I get hardly any fatigue, the buttons are better placed, and to my surprise, it really does respond more smoothly. There is some undefinable way in which it is simply "better" to use.I immediately went out and bought a 2nd MX 500 for my laptop.5/5
The router set up easily, always appeared to warm to the touch, just failed after six months. Shortly before failing kept dropping wireless connection. Now even if hardwired the router actually makes the dsl connection drop
Defective cable. Noticed that when one end was hooked up I could see the red light at the tip but the light was not bright enough to shine out of the cable. I used a 6ft Belkin cable I already had to confirm that it was the cable & not my TV/Receiver connection. Sending back and probably going to try and find another brand of 15ft+ cable.
If you're considering buying this bulb, just be aware that it has alifespan of 20 hours. Those specs aren't included here, but if you dosome research on other websites selling bulbs, you'll find it's true.I haven't found a better option although I've ordered some fluorescentbulbs that provide a similar lumens (which for this bulb is somethinglike 6500). I know that the light from the fluorescent bulb will becooler, but it's lifespan is 10,000 hours. (I use the light to takephotos but also as a source of light to paint by so I'm looking forsomething that has the light of an incandescent but also a longer life).
Have used these for backing up the Internet. If the Internet needs a copy one day I will have them covered.
The setup was easy and the pictures are decent - what you would expect from a low end digital camera. I am assuming with 4AA's the batery life will be much better than other units out there. The 2x zoom is not usable and to surf through the menus is cumbersome, but the kicker is that the mp3 playback quality is an absolute joke. Do not buy this to listen to music....
I was never able to clean the camera lens so clearly before. This clears the lens instantly without making scratches. Lens look like new.
I bought this stand for my home gym. It was the only one I could find ata decent price that was also tall enough to be seen over my ellipticaltrainer. It is a very solidly made stand, but not very well designed.1st drawback: Nearly the entire thing is put together with tiny setscrews (a dozen in all) that you must tighten with a tiny allen wrench.This makes height adjustments quite a pain. Peerless really should haveat least put a thumb screw at the height adjustment pipe. To workaroundthis, I found an adjustable hose clamp with a built in plasticthumbscrew at the 99cent store, and it works great.2nd drawback: There is no up/down angle adjustment where the tv ismounted, so it must always stay basically flat perpendicular to thefloor. Adding this feature would probably have added somewhat to theprice, but I would have gladly paid for it.Other than these two issues, this is a solid and pretty nice-lookingstand which can also hide your cables pretty well.
Is there a rating lower than 1 star? This monitor had an attractive price.... and that's about all. After 2 years, this object no longer works and Sylvania is of no help. It costs more to fix it, than to buy a new monitor -- another brand, please!
I recently purchased a Sony #HVL-20DW2 video light. My first time using the light, with a Sony NP-F570 Li-ion battery, only the top bulb will burn. If I attach a higher capacity battery (NP-F730H or NP-F970) both upper and lower bulbs will burn. All three batteries are 7.2V. ??????????Also, the light sits too high above the lens to illuminate subjects closer than 5 feet when mounted on my Sony VX 2100 camcorder. I found it necessary to remove the light from the camcorder mount and hold it at a lower level while shooting close subjects. Some sort of vertical adjustment or tilt would greatly improve the light.
I've been using the Forerunner 101 since my wife got it for me for Valentine's Day. It's an outstanding piece of equipment. I use it for all my runs and the Virtual Partner helps out since I haven't found anyone crazy enough to run with me. I ran the Anthem 5K last weekend and it was not only accurate, but apparently water-resistant because of the pouring rain. It does seem to lose signal if you're amongst the skyscrapers in the city, but once you run out of the "concrete canyons" it pops you right back to where you need to be. I'm thrilled with it and I hope to be using it for years to come.
The Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Earphones take some practise to sit correctly in your ear before good sound response is achieved. It took me a couple of days before I found the right positioning. Once that was done the sound was fantastic, I listened to some old tracks on my ipod, it was a complete rediscovery of music that I thought I knew well! There was so much more detail.Great earphones but can be very frustrating trying to find the right position in your ear and did lead to some initial disappointment, but stick with it, the wait is worth it.
***i purchased this kit for use with an olympus e-500 digital camera. not having used the batteries or charger, i have no comment on them. the bower close-up lenses, 4+, 2+, 1+ used individually or in tandem seem to provide magnification with no apparent loss in resolution. the cobra macroflash unit is useless. problem one: whether used in auto or manual mode, flash output was never consistent: usually too little or too much; seldom acceptable. two: because the battery compartment is an integral part of the flash, its bulk made usage cumbersome, especially since the battery compartment, according to instructions, is supposed to be parallel to the ground and proper tightening of all components seldom puts it there. the 58mm. adapter tended to bind to my u.v. filter so that filter, adapter, flash came off together. separating the filter from the other pieces was often very difficult. at least with my camera, this flash unit will not suffice for close-up work. and bear in mind as well that were it to function properly in auto mode on your camera, the output is synchronized at f5.6 which will not render adequate depth-of-field for macro work.***
It works great. It was a little bit tricky to put on without creating bubbles. The viewer image gets sligthly blurry, and harder to see in bright light. But it sure saves the viewer from scratches. Get it now before you regret not having one. The pack comes with several. Maybe put one on your cell phone, too.
works extremely well with flight simulator and other flight simulator gamesi like the wide base for allot of stabality
I work in publishing and production, so I use the tablet for a lot of design and branding. But, I'm also something of a recreational artist, dabbling in things like comic art and caricatures.I had been thinking about buying a Wacom Tablet for a while. After browsing the reviews before purchasing the 4x6 Intuos tablet, I realized that the majority of the complaints were regarding shipment or poor costumer service on the part of Amazon or Wacom.I've had mine for about a month now and it's great. The size is perfect for a laptop in that you can pick it up and tuck it into your case if need be, but it's large enough to make it really easy to use. I don't use the mouse too much, but the pen is fantastic. To say it reacts the same as a pen or pencil on paper would be a lie, but it's as close as I could expect a digital counterpart to be. It's accurate and after, some getting used to, can be manipulated to do some pretty impressive things. In fact, the feel of it is so comfortable, I've been using the pen in leu of the touch pad on my laptop.I already had a brand new Adobe Master Suite, so I didn't NEED the software package, though it had some pretty neat stuff in it.My only complaint is that the sensor pad on the tablet is a little loose, so on occasion, when I pick up my hand, the corner of the sensor pad will come up with it. But, it's a relatively easy fix. Other than that, it's a great device.
I just replaced my Brother MFC8300 with this machine which was finally showing some wear and producing poor copies (after 3 years of daily use). My old machine incorporated a fax function which I did not use. This machine has the sheet fed and flat bed scanner capacity which I will use heavily in my small business. I have had a seperate sheet fed scanner which I have scanned over 15000 documents and it was also starting to produce inferior scans.What surprised me about this machine is the ease of setting it up, the functionality of the sheet fed scanner which can produce multiple page scans into one file, and the overall ease of use. One thing that I was unsure about was scanning documents to pdf files, but I was able to set this function up in the control center and have the machine default to pdf files from the scan button on the machine. All I have to do is hit scan, choose file type, and press set (3 buttons) to start scanning a multi page document. I am quite sure that I will be able to trash my stand alone scanner ($400 retail) for this machine.As stated from some of the previous review's the machine is a bit louder and 'clunkier' sounding then my older unit. Also, the time it takes to start printing is a bit longer, but the unit is much faster once it begins to print. The picture of the unit makes it look a lot larger then it really is and it really doesn't take anymore desk space then the previous unit. I don't have a problem with the curling issues or retrieving documents in the space provided; in fact, I like not having the retrieval tray sticking out like my previous unit.Overall, I'm a very happy purchaser of this unit and if it gives me the same service as my previous Brother products, I expect to get several years use out of it. Thanks Brother...and Amazon for a fantastic price and superior quick and free shipping!
Well, I first got this mp3 player for my 13th birthday. I was ecstatic, this was my first mp3 player. It ran well for the first 2 or 3 months before I decided it was trash, but it had it's upsides....Pros:If you've got 70 bucks laying around the house: first of you're hecka rich. Second off, you could either spend it on this, or you could save up for a little bit longer and get something worthwhile. It's a great deal for the price.If you're insanely conciencious about your looks, this is a pretty good choice for you. It looks cool without the cover.If you drop things a lot, this little player would be for you. I've dropped it twice before, once while playing basketball, and once while carrying it in my hand... what can I say. I'm clumsy. Anyways, both times not a single bit of damage was caused exept for a scratch. Yes, this mp3 player is very durable (Exept for the joy-stick, it's really wobbly)You can drag and drop! Playlists made easy. Just create a folder and put the songs in it and viola, you've got a playlist (I always sorted it by artist, makes things a hecka lot easier)Now, all of you should know not to judge a book by its cover... or an mp3 player in this caseCons:Sound quality is absoloutely horrible. Have you ever heard a rabbit scream? Well that's exactly what the sound is like on this mp3 player. No matter how much you fiddle with the sound EQ, it still sounds the same.Navigation is tricky, there's a slight lag after pushing a button to switch the song on pause it or whatever. Unless you made playlists, or organized your music in someway like that, it will take you a year to get to the song you want from the menu.If you're like me you've got at least 2 gigabytes of music, this will only satisfy your need for music if you only have 200 mb of songs. If... and I mean IF you decide to buy this player, make sure to get the 1gb, or even the 512mb, because I can almost guarantee that your music library will slowly, but steadily grow.Now for the big whammy, the biggest reason that I gave this player 2 stars..... the battery life. I can tell you that I mowed through the batteries like mad, I spend literally 5 bucks a week just for batteries on this stupid thing. I'd say you'll probably get 30 min - 1.5 hours TOPS if you have your volume all the way down to like... 5, and then you can't hear a thing.Overall:This player is good for the price, and has some good features as well. The radio is ok, but you can barely get any reception from anywhere. Sound quality is terrible. Very durable. But unless you're willing to match how much you spent on this player with buying batteries for it in 2 months, do not, I repeat, do not buy this player.
I like this bag. Its the small bag, but it's actually big. I wanted a smaller bag, but I'll keep it.
While I was impressed with the speed (and price) in which this heavy monitor was delivered from Amazon.com, I am disappointed in its performance.The monitor had an evident color cast across the screen. No adjusments could compensate for the color cast. Tried relocation of the monitor, using another computer, the defect was consistent in any environment.Viewsonic replaced the monitor ( I was without for over a week as the transfer took place!) and the replacement monitor, while better, displays the same problem. I would not recommend this monitor to anyone looking for a monitor suitable for production photo work.
I was a little worried based on a couple reviews of difficulties setting up the drive. I had good and bad luck. The shipping box had a big dent in the side and the packing was not good enough to prevent the internal box from showign signs of the impact too. I took photos of the box and opened it anyway. I figure the worst that could happen is that I have to return it. Anyway, it worked fine and setup was going really fast, until I got the part about mapping local drives. It would not map for anything. I kept getting erros about my firewall. I wetup my netgear router for DMZ to the assigned IP address, so that should not have been an issue. I could ping it, and everything else seemed fine. I read a bunch of posting and found a similiar problem. I disabled the Network printer feature and the software setup finally let me map to a local drive. I am still having a problem with the iShare feature. I registered the device and I got the email back with the name and codes, but it keeps telling me to check to make sure I am using the same info registered. I look into it every now and then, but it truely is difficult to figure out. I am not fully convienced that I have my router setup right, but I have no info to tell me I have it wrong, so I am up a creek for a while. Otherwise I have transfered all my files over to this drive and it seems to be fast and quite. I have other USB drive, and it makes noises eveynow and then, and gets hot. This one does not seem to have any of the issues I have had in the past. So other than the local map problem, which I finally fixed, and the iShare which eludes me still, it works great as a NAS external hard drive. I have yet to setup multiple computers to get to it yet, but I will soon.
Fast memory and it basically reduces the necessity to carry a laptop around to download the pictures from your machine.
My most recent purchases &quot;The Matrix&quot; and &quot;Heat&quot; have had nothing but skipping and freezing. The picture skips around while the audio fads out. Acts kind of like a VHS tape that has been twisted (the film inside the tape) until it eventually freezes. I like Panasonic products but I wouldn't buy another one of their DVD players for this reason. I bought one other for a Christmas present (at the same time I purchased mine) and it has the same issues. My roomate has a Sony which I asked him to play both of these movies and he didn't experience any problems with both movies.
What do you expect for $50+? The ability to print? I wasn't so lucky. On a deadline, I needed replace the Magenta cartridge. No problem, had a spare (from this set). Put it in the printer and the printer told me I had an incompatible cartridge and that I should buy genuine Epson ink. Printer printed great, until it didn't. Ink cartridge flaky. I don't know about you, but I can't be in the position of sometime printing.P.S. Triple checked, and had someone else check too. I did it right.
I'm using this sub as the .1 element of a 2.1 stereo system with Infinity bookshelf speakers, an Onkyo receiver, and a Denon disk player. The room is a fairly narrow L shaped room of moderate total size. I picked up the sub primarily for low frequency support while viewing TV and movies, as the 6.5" woofers in my Infinitys have their limits in this regard.First, the sub is small and unassuming, with no exposed parts on the top and three sides. This makes it easy to tuck behind a chair or in a corner. My housemate (female), said, "It looks like a footstool!" That's about the size of it. The finish, while not luxurious, is even and clean looking. The down-firing woofer looks solid and the port at the rear is big enough for even a person with a huge hand to put their fist into.A few things:1) There is no high-pass output from this sub, so if you're looking to control the low frequencies passed to your main speakers, you're out of luck. I like running my mains full-range and blending in the appropriate level of low frequency support, so this is not an issue.2) This sub is built for strong output in the bass range from about 40-100 Hertz. Below that, in the extreme low bass and structural frequencies, it has diminished abilities. While it's possible to blend this sub into your system, it's not going to let you hear the full tones of the lowest organ pedals or synth effects. It may also sound slightly ponderous with some prominent kick drum effects, though this can be remedied with tweaking of your levels and phase controls.3) The little KSW-10 has its limits in terms of output. If you have a big room, or listen to a lot of music/soundtracks that have sustained, powerful bass swells, you may sometimes hear some "pumping" or "chuffing" from the port.In conclusion: This is a great little sub for the money. It won't bring the rafters down on your head, and it won't play as loud or as low as a much larger or more expensive sub, but if you want some low frequency support in a small to mid-sized room, and don't have a lot of space or money to throw at the problem, this is a good solution.
Good value... works with my Nikon D90. I have only used class 6 SD cards so it seems to work as well as others I have had.
this is a great little DEVICE.just plug it in and go, no problems.very very sensitive, this may throw some people off at first, but then you get used to it and its great.
Bought this Samsung DLP early Dec `06. Took about 12 days to receive item and was set up and unpacked by Eagle shipping. This tv is a great deal I have yet to see it display hd signal. Some cable sd channels are a tad blurry so I guess the crap in - crap out - applies here. Looking forward to seeing the tv display hd content.Amazon is the best. They lowered the price about 2 weeks after I received the set. I emailed them about getting a refund for the difference. They dont have a policy like that, probably because we all know how the price drops are on bigscreens. Much to my delight they emailed me back within minutes and said they would credit my account the price drop difference. SWEET, what a nice little surprise. Amazon showed why they are a leader in customer service. I will be a life long customer.
Support products made in the USA.This compnay deserves respect because its products are A+ quality.
This is my third ergonomic keyboard and it's going back as soon as possible. The energy required to depress the keys (esp. the space bar) is considerable enough that it defeats anything gained by the improved wrist position, which any ergonomic (split) keyboard will give. In other words, it might help wrists, but still strains fingers, hands and elbows. My guess is that people rating it highly are mostly comparing it to straight keyboards. I'm buying another Fellowes ergonomic keyboard, which I loved until I spilled liquid in it (d'oh!). Those keys are incredibly easy to press and the back of the keyboard rises slightly so you don't have to reach as far for the top rows. I could type on that one all day. An hour or two with this Microsoft one and my hands are sore, my tennis elbow is flaring up and I'm not happy.
Bought one today to use on my new HP Laptop. It does not work. The 2 pawls will not spring out far enough to engage so you can pull it right off. If it does barely engage it still has not sprung out so you cannot turn the number dials to another setting.
Follow the instructions to the letter and you can't go wrong. It's a pretty easy swap and the tools work great. The larger capacity battery is a huge bonus too!
This 28-105 f3.2 zoom lens is a nice complement to the Pentax 16-45 wide zoom. It is a full frame lens and thus is usable on both digital K10d, K20d, K100 Super, K200d etc. and also on full frame film cameras. Overall, small size and light weight are very convenient. Sharpness is quite good, more than acceptable, but not quite perfect. There were some blue-yellow chromatic aberrations but these were easily corrected in PhotoShop. Build quality seems quite adequate. I compared the images from this lens at optimum aperture and various focal lengths to the highly regarded Pentax FA 50 mm f 1.4 and the DA 16-45 mm f 4. The other lens may have been slightly better when viewed at 200% but 100% crops were virtually indistinquishable. A very good performance for a handy lens, given the low cost.
I have had the Polaroid PhotoMax PDC 1100 digital camera for over two years now. I really like it, it has performed well. However, I must mention two items I needed to purchase in order to make this a great camera:1. AA battery charger, saves a lot of money on batteries. 2. Extra flash memory. I bought 64 MB of flash memory which is actually over kill. I can now get approx. 108 photos on super quality (the top choice).Keep in mind that the above purchases can be used in many other electronic hardware, so the purchase was not only isolated for the use with the digital camera.Update Dec. 2005.My camera finally died. It was the battery compartment that was the weak spot. I had to use duck tape for a couple of years to keep the battery door closed. But now it is not working even with good batteries in it.Randy
Prior to my deployment, I scoured the reviews here at Amazon and over at Epinions looking for a good set of small earphones to go with my Archos GMini 400 player. I think I found them in the MDR-EX51LP.I really like these headphones, as they work well in a military transport-environment. I have done some commuting back and forth in Air Force C-130 cargo transport aircraft, which are planes powered by 4 *VERY* noisy turboprop engines. I have seen other soldiers jamming their cheap headphones against their ears trying to listen to them at full volume. I am spared this poor remedy because the MDR-EX51LP headphones do an excellent job of blocking out exterior sound. They are not foolproof, but they do work extremely well.As for the issues with the cord, I had them at first, but I have found that the best solution is to insert the mid-cord plug extension in the small "pen pocket" slot in the top of my left breast pocket on my Army desert combat uniform.One thing I will caution on is that, like everything here, these buds will get dirty. Keep them clean -- remember, you've essentially only got the one tiny little hole for sound to pass through with these buds. Also, I have not yet experienced how the rubber part of these plugs hold up in the summer -- I'll edit my review once I have used these in 140-degree heat.Hope this helps deployed troops and even you folks at home. -- CPT D
this is a really good quality headset. it produces very crisp tones and nice deep bass. i love its excellent sound quality, comfort, and looks. however, and this is a very big however, they do not suit my needs.i bought them to accompany me on my commute. these earphones are open on the outside meaning that there is no bounce back to the listener, creating a clearer non-echoed sound. the down side to that is that it creates alot of ambient noise. people around you could hear what you're listening to quite audibly. unless you dont mind forcing the people around you to listen to your music, you have to turn it down quite a bit. i love my music loud. therefore im left with an unfortunate predicament with these sennheisers.in conclusion if you need a headset in public outings like the bus or train, these are great as long as you dont mind being that obnoxious guy forcing other passengers to listen to his music. if you're in need for a pair to rock out at home, these sennheisers are even better
This product is awesome, worked great for my TIVO and even worked over 100ft away and from another floor. The idea of putting the transmitter in the battery compartment is genius. Operates perfectly. Truly a great product. Only downside is if you have many components. Looking to add a hotlink pro to my audio equiptement for the media room and use this from the bedroom just to operate TIVO.
Fast Service and great price! Work great for about a mile or so but then I got them for shopping with my wife, she is at one end of the store and I am at the other.
Higher capacity parallel ATA laptop drives are getting harder to find. this fits my needs, reasonably priced, works well. After restoring my old laptop I used Acronis Migrate Easy to clone it onto this drive. Both are excelent products.
These headphones are just great. With my old headphones (a cheap pair, don't even remember where I got them) I was unable to use them in the car. Hooked up to my Nintendo DS, I could barely hear anything over the noise of the car even with the volume turned up as high as it would go.With these headphones and with the active canceling turned on, the roar from the car turns into a background hum and I can set the DS's volume to just a fraction above mute and still hear everything perfectly.
I've tried different model earbuds in the past and recently tried a few more. As background, I've reviewed the Shure E2C (quality materials and construction, but lacking low end and full sound), the Apple Ipod aftermarket buds (affordable and nice low end, but slightly uncomfy), the Sony 51s (decent sound but not quite there on the low end).NOW, I have in my hands (well, actually, in my ears) what I think is quite possibly the perfect earbud. I swapped out the 51s for these tonight, and knew I had found a winner the moment I placed them in and around my ear.I have these in my ears while I am writing this, and will find it hard to turn off my Ipod and go to bed because the sound is so rich and amazing. It has all the low end I could want, and yet the highs shine thru so crisp and clear, without getting drowned out by the bass. The rubber buds themselves are the same soft, gentle, and highly-comfortable design found in other Sony models and other brands. However, the clips are a superb idea, ensuring the buds stay well planted in your ear. The most common problem with other earbuds is that they shake out of the ear when moving around. The clips are also very soft and lightweight (much lighter in weight than similar style clips you might have seen in some bluetooth headsets). For 50 bucks I have no desire to go out and find out what $400 pairs sound like, but I can't imagine anything sounding any better anyway. I may get a second pair for the office.5 well-deserved stars.
Since moving to a laser mouse, I had given up using a mouse pad altogether. However, I was starting to get a small sore spot on the heel of my hand, so I decided it was time to do something.I bought this wrist pillow about six weeks ago and really love it. As with most Amazon products, it was overpackaged (Bubblewrap??), but arrived quickly and in perfect condition. The size of the pad is fine (anyone who has used a mouse for more than about 20 minutes knows how to recenter the cursor on the page if necessary) and the squishiness of the wrist rest is lovely. More important - I can surf and type to my heart's content and no more worries about a sore hand!I am purchasing some of these for gifts and can highly recommend them.
I was very disappointed as I bought this as a gift for my mom and it came to us broken. We were not able to use it all. I would rate it at a zero star since it does not work.
I have used a lot of Philips products so I'm sure if the item had been packed properly they would work. But this has to be the worst packaging job in the world. It was so poorly packed that the spindle was broken and the CDs had come out of the Philips shrink wrap covering. It appears that some of the CDs have been scratched thanks to all the jostling around they must have taken. Actually, I could tell it was going to be trouble before I opened the package because of the way it was taped. Maybe the word to the wise is not to place a two-day shipping order on a Friday afternoon when the cretins are trying to get out the door to the local bar. What really puzzles me is that Amazon claims this is not sold by them, but some paperback books I ordered on the same order were in the box. So how could they be shipped together? At any rate, I think Amazon has lost an Amazon Prime member over this debacle. Word to the wise: buy your CDs locally because if you buy them from Amazon you don't know in what condition they'll arrive.
Great product!Pros: Sounds wonderful, the sound really fills the room.If you use it at a desk it sounds like surround sound.Charges the radio while it plays.Con: Only downside is no FM tuner if you wanted to listen to regular radio.
Looks great in pictures, but it is very tiny. If you have a tiny camera this is the case for you.
I've worked with both Memorex CDR and CDRW. I use a HP CD-Writer Plus and have burned both audio, data, and even mixed the two. I have had no problems what-so-ever. But... the Memorex CDRW media I've used worked great also. A month later I'm trying to read from the RW and ALL of them are unreadable. I've tried them in other computers and still the same results. So if you're after CDR go Memorex... CDRW keep on looking.
After reading The Secret History, Donna Tartt's amazing debut novel that I remember devouring in nearly one sitting, I was thrilled to find that after a decade, the author had published a second novel, The Little Friend. I bought The Little Friend shortly after its publication, but before reading it, I ended up loaning the book out to a good friend. After the book came back to me, it continued to sit on my bookshelf unread for a few more years. In the meantime, I read reviews of The Little Friend on (...) and was sad to read a number of reviewers panned the novel, and ripped Ms. Tartt a new colon because they felt the book had a weak ending and was light on plot. In contrast, somewhere along the way I recall reading, perhaps in Entertainment Weekly, that Stephen King thought that The Little Friend was even better written than the author's first novel.Anyway, I finally got around to reading The Little Friend at the beginning of this year. I found the novel to be very dense with description, causing the action scenes to move rather slowly and to lose some suspensefulness, making this a slow read for me (it took me over a month to finish the 555-page novel). I was, however, BLOWN AWAY by Ms. Tartt's writing style! She really is a gifted writer! Her development of her characters, as well as the setting descriptions were nothing short of CINEMATIC in their intensity. I LOVED this novel! I think with a little tweaking, The Little Friend could make a fantastic screenplay for a movie. I look forward to Ms. Tartt's next novel, and I fervently hope that it will not be much longer of a wait.P.S. I did not dislike the ending at all! This was a character-driven literary-styled Southern Gothic novel. To be honest with you, I thought this book was much better written than The DaVinci Code, which I thought was a boring read with two-dimensional characters. But that's just me. Obviously I'm in the minority on that one.
I can't get the camera to work on my Windows XP. Batteries seem to be dieing within hours. Then tested batteries and they are fully charged, yet camera won't turn on. And there's NO OFF button! And it doesn't record SOUND! How can a web cam not have a mic? And who wants video without sound? And the Compact Flash card is NOT removable so you can't insert a larger (256MG) card if you wanted to. I've wasted 2 full days trying to get this camera to work on my PC with NO luck. Don't waste your time. It's not worth it. AipTek is JUNK! Back to Best Buy to return it...
I love my Ipod Mini but it does not have a radio and it costs a fortune to replace the battery. The battery on my ipod lasts about 6 hours so I can't ski all day with it. The Sony lasts 50 hours so I can go days without recharging it.I purchased the Sony NW-E507 because of it's size, the FM radio, and long battery life. As another reviewer put it, you can't beat Sony for the hardwear. It feels sturdier than the Ipods.As for the infamous Sony softwear, I took the advice of another Amazon reviewer and downloaded a program on the Sony's Asian web site that allows for mp3 files to be dragged and dropped.http://www.css.ap.sony.com/consumer/template/DDSummary.aspx?Id=44358&Category;=Personal+AudioThe programs is a very simple; just drag and drop a mp3 file onto the program. You do need some computer savvy. For example to make individual groups or playlists, you have to create a file with at least one mp3 file in it and drag it over to the file manager. But the bottome line is that it works. The drawback is it takes a while to load 280 songs (the number I was able to load on my player). I have not even bothered to load the softwear that came in the box.The player itself is built very solidly. Outside of the ipods, these are the only mp3 player that look good. The controls are not as intuitive as an Ipod. Sound is good. Comes with a cheap plastic clip for your belt. I clipped mine onto an old elastic arm band from my broken Rio mp3 player and it works well. My version came with headphones with a short cord and an extension cord. The short cord is handy when using an arm band and working out at the gym. It did not have a separate recharger ( you can buy one at the Sony.com site). The player is charged when hooked to the computer via a USB port. This is bad if you don't take a computer with you on a long trip.Overall happy with the purchase. Sony would do better if they capitulated to using the mp3 format. Could also be better if it provided a recharger that didn't need a USB port, a better clip, and an arm band to use in the gym.
I installed in about 20 minutes but I'm particular about cabling and like a neat finished layout. If you are not worried on that end, install can be done in just a few minutes. The receiver eye is indeed sensitive and can be placed in inconspicuous location such as behind a speaker grill or framed mesh door. The only install issue I had was with finding all of the A/V component IR receiver locations. Once located though, everything has worked perfectly. Great product, would buy again and also recommend to anyone looking to control enclosed/hidden equipment.As always, Amazon service support was professional and top grade. I have seldom had issues with purchases from Amazon but stuff happens, right? First shipment arrived and had been opened. Hot Link package was torn, and several of the IR emitters were missing the adhesive backing which had caused them to adhere to the cabling. I called Amazon and they gave me an RMA email on the spot, and shipped a replacement overnight for Saturday delivery. I then printed the prepaid return label and shipped back the original unit. Easy. Can't beat that.
I was kind of hesistant upon buying this, because I usually dislike lodging things deep into the ear canal, and I found the ibud really uncomfortable. However, I saw these earphones on sale at circuit city and decided to buy them. I'm glad I did. They were worth the 100 dollars I paid for them.Let me just start out with what is included in the package. The package includes the earphones, 6 silicon sleeves, 6 rubber sleeves, and 6 foam sleeves. I personally found the foam sleeves to be the best, and it fit snugly, but it all varies from user to user. The earphones also come with a nice carrying case, which was a lot smaller than I expected. Basically, you put the actual "speaker" in the middle of the case, and wrap the cord around it.The sound is absolutely phenomenal. I'll go this far and say that it sounds better than the Sennheiser PX100 which I also bought from Circuit City. The speakers could have more clarity, but you've got to spend $300 on a pair of E4c in order to hear clarity. The bass is a tiny bit lacking, but I mainly listen to classical and violin music, so it is ok.The earphones come in a nice oval package, and the cords are thick and stiff. The earphone actually acts sort of like an earplugs and isolates the outside noise. This can come in handy in noisy places like airplanes and trains where it isn't possible to bring expensive and bulky noise canceling headphones. The headphones actually cancel the noise really well.For anyone considering buying IEM (in-ear-moniters) and is looking for a cheap (relatively speaking) IEM, than get the Shure E2c. Its an excellent phone to get if you want to upgrade from memdiocore earbuds that came with your MP3 player.
This case is pretty good. its a little softer then i would like but it is still nice and small and i can keep it in my pocket when i park the car and go to the mall and stuff. Oh and there is enough room in the case for you to include a small Stylus pen( i have round big fingers which makes touch screens annoying)but it has to be positioned right.Over all a pretty decent case. the strap sucks though i threw it away when i first got it....but really do u plan to wear this thing around your wrist all day or put it in your pocket.
I have the sony version of this battery (not Power2000) and my battery works great. I've never run out of a charge while shooting and the battery has exceptional life. Highly recommend this battery for your Sony camera.
As with any wireless product hard to set up. Mine more difficult as running from a router to a wireless router to a range expander. All of which are Linksys. Sololink or other services not really needed as they are not very reliable and the domain names are so long you might as well just type numbers. Set the camera only, to fixed ip address at the end of your assigned range and allow the router to assign numbers to other computers on the network. Most cable providers actually dont change your ip addresses very often and will for a small charge give you a static ip address if it becomes a problem .The camera is easily accessed remotely over internet using routers ip address(found in your routers set up pages). Remember that the 192 ip numbers are only valid inside your home network, Remotely you access the camera by the internet ip address so trying to access 192.168.1 .... numbers through your browser will never work unless you are physically on the network it is attached to. Like wise if you are on the same physical network as the camera, the internet ip addreess of the router will not work. once you have forwarded it to a port that port must be listed after the ip address or it will not find it. From work I find the camera by using the routers internet ip address followed by the port it is forwarded to -- like 213.132.110.71:1026 and at home on my network I use the fixed ip address of the camera 192.168.1 .110:1026(1026 is the port it is forwarded to)In a network at home you are trying to access the cameras port, and remotely you are trying to access the routers port which are two different ip addressesAs far as sharpness and color it is good and certainly no worse any webcam i have ever used. Try moving a web cam around the room and see what happens. Pan and tilt works well and I can move it anywhere in my house, repower it back up and never run the set up. I have 6 using 3 at house and another 3 at a cabinBetter if you have a linksys router access their chat and they will set it up for you. If you have problems setting up a printer you will probably have problems with this. Have one of your geek friends do it.I have run out of places to put anymore-- the coolest thing I have bought in a long time.
Can't get my new laptop to recognize a serial transcription pedal plugged into the USB via the Belkin because there is no Windows 7 driver. It's not mentioned on the CD that came with the cable. Nor is there a Windows 7 driver available on the Belkin site. Works fine on an old XP machine but that's not the one I bought the cable for since that pc also has serial. Windows 7 has been out a while so I wonder if Belkin even plans on creating drivers for that OS for its existing cables.
Purchased this drive at the same time with my Aspire One. The targus is small, quiet and performs as advertised. I especially like the rubberized coating, keeps it from sliding around and I imagine offers a little more protection if knocked or dropped. Works fine off just the USB, but has the ability to be plugged into the wall.
Works great. Just wish it came with more cleaning solution.Could not find this product in any stores locally. Thanks
For the price I paid, and I am not a professional musician, these speakers were very good!
I bought two 256MB Cruzer Mini's in early June. On the third use, one of the memory sticks completely stopped working. I was showing some digital photos on the stick using a friend's computer when the stick just became unreadable. The green light still comes on when inserted and a drive will appear in &quot;my computer,&quot; but Windows is unable to read the stick at all. I had to send the stick away and pay $100 to have a company attempt to recover my files.I have used two other brands of USB memory sticks in the past for long periods of time with no issues. I can't recommend buying the Sandisk 256MB Cruzer Mini.
Another good deal, these Taiyo Yuden disks are the most failproof of any I've tried and the printing surface is nice too.
I bought these a while ago and have used them quite a bit. They do a good job with the sound quality. I quickly found out how bad some of my early cassette tapes to digital conversions really were! I used them at work and the cord is plenty long to reach my desktop and still allow me to move around my desk without worrying about yanking it out. They do a decent job of cutting down on external noise, mostly just because they fit over your whole ear. The only real downside is they can be a bit uncomfortable after a while. But for the price they are a good deal!
The install does a couple of things and if you pay attention once done it works great.The movies from DVD are copying to the PSP format just fine.As they say on the box- why buy the same movie twice!
First of all, I bought this DVD as a Christmas present for my girlfriend and I am somewhat disappointed. Unlike some of the other people who received a &quot;lemon&quot;, my DVD player came in perfect working condition. AS a whole, the DVD player has a sleek design and works fine. What disappointed me is the fact that it does not seem to read certain DVDs. For example, I tried playing my new &quot;Pirates of the Carribean&quot; extra features DVD, but this DVD player can not read it. AT first I thought it is only a isolated incident, but I was proven wrong when the player would not read my &quot;Alias&quot; DVDs as well. This player seems to work fine with everything else. So I don't understand why it would not work with DVDs that seem to have more features in them. Because of this, I am disappointed and would not recommend this product.
I can't review this item because Andromeda Camera sent a knock of version that would not work for my purposes. They didn't send me what I purchased and would not exchange it or give me a refund. Do not buy from these scam artists. Truly a scam, the advertise a name brand product and then switch it for a knock off version. Way to steal money guys, and Amazon permits it on their site. I believe it's call bait and switch.
Great motherboard, you will need to buy a seperate riser for the optical out and it does not have that many slots, but it is fast and quite.
I bought the remote control so that I could trip the shutter while my camera was on a tripod. Mostly landscape stuff. It works great for my intended use. The only minor problem is that you have to point the remote control at the front of the camera. I have found that it works fine if I hold the remote in front of, and below the lens (out of view of the lens).
we have this router working in the office and it is a workhorse. Guest zone option and excellent range for wifi. Definitely would recommend this product.
I loved this camera, easy to use, lot of functions, pictures are good quality.There are 2 things I wish this camera had though, one is better zoom, it is only 10x, I was tempted to buy the other with 40x (DCR-SR42) but some important features were lost.The other thing is that I havent found a way to record clear at nigths, image is blurry when there is not enough light, I wonder if I need to buy extra flash/light.Other than those things, I am very happy with it.
A good quality brand-name cable. This short 3-footer is great for going between adjacent gear (or from switch to patch-panel).Unlike generic cables, the snagless design doesn't annoy. While all snagless designs feature something to cover the clip so it doesn't catch or break when pulled through obstacles such as other cables, many cheaper designs have a solid "boot" over the clip that is difficult to press down to release the cable, and near impossible to release on something like a densely packed switch with two rows of closely spaced cables (I've had to use pliers). The Cables-to-Go design releases easily, even on "tight" ports.Item arrived in cables-to-go packaging (ziplock).Cat6 is inexpensive enough now that there's no reason to buy older specifications, and it's future-proof enough to be useful for years to come. Recommended.
This is the first all-in-one printer I've owned that I've been pleased with. Surprisingly easy to set up, never crashes, wireless capability, etc... The scanner works great, and photo prints turn out nicely. My only complaint would be the rate at which it prints. My experience with this printer has been far slower than the estimated pages per minute on the box. Other than that, it's a lot of bang for your buck.
It's not a bad printer, but it is vastly overpriced. And- oh, by the way, HP no longer supports it by updating drivers, so it's essentially obsolete out of the box. Buy something else.
I'm actually using this armband to hold my cell phone while I run. It's comfortable and works great. I use the velcro flap to hold my house key.
I bought this product last week ( 6/17/2012) The Ide works great, but the Sata is junk. I can only assume that the usb does not provide enough power to support a Sata drive. Do not waste your time or money on this. Spend a little extra cash on a Acronis adapter.
I've tried wireless print servers from Linksys and Netgear. As you can see from their reviews, they are a pain to setup and don't work realiably. This one actually works!! Finally I'm happy with a wireless print server. Fairly easy to set up too. No WPA though in case you need that.
So I researched around for a long time (about half a year) for my tv. I decided I wanted 1080p resolution along with at least 50 inches and at a good price. I narrowed my options down to either this tv or a 56 inch samsung, but the samsung cost more than I was willing to pay. The tv arrived and it was huge! I got free whitglove delivery from Amazon so they brought it all the way in up a flight of stairs and even unpacked and plugged it in so i could make sure it worked. This is an awesome tv, is huge and beautiful in my living room (you need a minimum viewing distance of 10 feet) but the only reason it did not get 5 stars is because all of the colors seem just a little bit off, and I cant get them to be exactly how I want them. I even used a tv color settings program included with the Incredibles (every thx dvd has the program from what I understand) and the tv's colors still seemed off to me. You may have to get it professionally tuned for a couple hundred bucks which is not really in the cards for me. I have also heard a lot about issues concerning the bulb and how it burns out too quickly so I will update if I have a problem, but everything seems fine at the moment. Buy it if you can still get it, I know they are phasing them out soon for the new 08 models.
I love my Label Maker. I have a home office as well as a shop filled with supplies for our events. There is something tacky about sharpies and duct tape. I have 4 different color labels (this one being the green) and so our 4 different setups each get a color. Then on each label I can put my company info incase it is lost of misplaced.The label material it self is a heat transfer label. Meaning if it gets hot it will become black. The green is more of a mint green, which is not an issue unless you are trying to make it match something. Overall, the resulting label is very resilient to fading in the sun, being pealed off of most surfaces (some plastics like Rubbermaid they do not stick to) and the size is very readable in both large and small fonts which my Brother pTouch prints.Now the down sides, which can be big for some people. I am 27, and for a guy I have nails, which I need to get the backing off. There is no split down the center like a crack and peal, so you have to try at the corner for a bit. Once you do a few you get a method down but it is still a pain if you need to label a ton of things. (My label maker has an auto cutter so if i have to make 20 of the same label i turn it off, print all 20 on one strip, peal the backing off of the whole thing then cut off the labels one by one with scissors) The second issue is chemicals. I have tried to use them in the garage, but brake cleaner, degreaser and some oils will rub the ink right off. It is weird because it is a heat ink so it must be a layer on top of the label which i am wiping off, but either way I had a flashlight and I tried to clean the oil off of it one day and the label became blank. The sticker it self was awesome and stayed in place with no problem.Over all a great little label product, 90% of the applications it works perfectly, and the adhesive becomes quite strong over time so they dont fall off in 2 weeks. If you are labeling automotive stuff or Rubbermaid bins you will need another product.
The previous reviewer complains that he cannot get multichannel sound through the optical or coaxial ouputs, but he doesn't realize that there is no player that can do this because optical and coaxial are not spec'd for multichannel hi-rez audio.I was a little worried when I bought this player about the negative reviews of the machine being slow to read discs or having mechanical problems. Mine operates very smoothly and fairly quickly as well. I haven't had a single glitch. Sound quality is excellent, completely free of any harshness or coarseness.Highly recommended.
I bought this device to enhance VOIP on my home network. When I first got it seemed to work great. Then it locked up and nothing could get out to the internet within about 3 days of having it setup. I had to disconnect it for a about an hour to get working again. Maybe a heat issue. The I was getting complaints of VOIP quality issues. More than one person describe me as sounding like I was on spaceship. Disconnecting the device Correct my issues. It returned to where it was purchased. I have QoS turned on my linkSyS router and that seems to work well for my setup.
This is AKA IBM FRU 80P2994, FC2738, or FC0632 and is supported under AIX for KB and mouse.Also, supported for USB mass storage as of AIX 5.3 TL9 or later, and AIX 6.1 TL2 or later.Besides that, this works in Linux, Windows, G4 PowerMac, and probably other operating systems.Tech Specs:* 32-bit, 33MHz PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2* Single-slot, half-size PCI card* +5V or +3.3V signaling* FCC Class B* Two downstream USB ports* Full 12 MHz bandwidth on each port* Full compliance with Universal Serial Bus Specifications, Revision 1.1 and 2.0* Compatible with OpenHCI Open Host Controller Interface Specifications for USB, Release 1.10a* EHCI compatible* Integrated Dual-Speed USB Transceivers* Supports up to 127 devices for each port* Supports peripheral hot-swap and wake-up* Low Profile Bracket (may need to use the non-LP edition or get a full sized bracket)
The camera is really good, but the case could be better!I have had difficulties in handling the case, especially when putting thne camera in, since the lense hood often comes off while pushing the camera into the case. The zippers often get stuck with the cord that holds the hood of the lense, and I have not yet found a way to store the camera's neck strap in the case when it is strapped to my belt. There is no space in the case for extra batteries either!The plus side is good craftmanship, nice materials and a compact case.
I have mixed feelings about this camera. I have been using it for the past year and have found that while my outdoor picutres come out nicely, indoor shots leave something to be desired. I have tried shots with 200 to 800 speed film and 400 seems to give me the best pictures. I've also noticed that the pictures used with the zoom lense often come out fuzzy, so many of my early pictures weren't too clear. Also, when the camera uses the flash, it takes a while before its ready again. I expected more from the camera, but am happy with its basic outdoor shots.
Fully compatible on Compaq machine with Windows 7 32 bit. Really nice options under the NVidia control panel. Using it to run a projector on the second output. Flawless.
I have my Polk Audio XM radio tuner in a room where I was unable to get reception with the antenna that came with the radio. I didn't have enough cord to reach a south facing window (approximately 30 feet away), nor did I want wires strung through my house. I installed the Delphi XM Signal Repeater inside an enclosed wooden cabinet near a south facing window (with the antenna in the window and the wire leading through the back of the cabinet). The repeater seems unfazed by the cabinet doors and the radio gets perfect reception. The hardware interfaced with the Polk components without any problem. Jacks fit, etc.
I never even got it I paid extra and the only thing i recived was a final notice and it was being sent back.
This review is for Canon BCI-6 ink tanks. As I have found with all the Canon products I've owned, these are rather expensive, but are of excellent quality. Having owned other, less expensive, printer brands, and having been disappointed by them, I always opt for a Canon poduct if one is available in my price range. The ink, of course, is part of the bargain. I never refill and I never use non-Canon ink. While expensive, I feel the quality of the outcome is worth the price. I would, and do, recommend Canon to anyone considering a printer / copier purchase.
I really returned to school and wanted a nice backpack to hold all my books. After much hemming and hawing over which one to get, I chose this one. And I'm glad I did! I have had tons of Jansport backpacks, and all of them held up really well, so I had no question that this one would too, which is why I was willing to pay the extra money. I've been in school a month and a half now, and everything is still in great condition. I do wish the laptop sleeve was removeable, that is probably my only complaint, but someday when I finally own a laptop, I'm sure it will be handy. I'll only be in school a year (well at least that is the plan for now...might do more someday) but this backpack would be great to use as a carry on when traveling. I would definitely recommend this to other college students.
I purchased this GPS a month ago on the recommendation of a friend, mostly. I researched these devices and determined that none of them work perfectly so I was resigned to some shortcomings. And there were shortcomings. We live in a mostly rural area and I found that the maps in the Garmin often ignore main roads in favor of less traveled, even unpaved roads. While it may be the shortest route, it is often the route that takes the longest. In one case it directed me down a two-rut lane that I was sure had to be someone's driveway. It wasn't. I eventually arrived at the location and the owner of the business told us that MapQuest also always directs people through that weird little route. When using it as an initial test to get to my daughter's, it located her home over a quarter mile farther down the road. This, again, is the same mistake that MapQuest often makes. Then, on the way home, the satellite couldn't find me even though I was traveling on an interstate running down the middle of Michigan. There were scattered thunderclouds but not a solid cloud cover by any means.I also tried to activate the MSN Direct feature. First of all, activating it was silly. You have to have the GPS plugged in to your 12 volt outlet in your car and have the GPS running to activate it. The activation process then directs you to the website. (?) I called the toll free number and again had to listen to the message direct me to the website before I could speak with a person. I was also informed that the wait to talk to someone was longer than usual and I could also activate via the website. Since I don't have satellite reception on my laptop, I waited. Forget it. No service was available unless I was within about 20 miles of a major metropolitan area. (The representative named three areas in the state of Michigan where it IS available.) (The state capital was not one of them.) There is no service on the interstates between those areas. I purchased this upgraded model specifically so that I could get updated traffic reports when traveling so this pretty much negated my major reason for selecting the 680.On the positive side (and yes, there is a positive side) I found that the GPS itself it was easy to use, easy to program, easy to save addresses and insert selected points within routes, and USUALLY gets me exactly where I want to go. The screen is large enough and well lit so that I can easily see it and select locations while driving. I haven't tried the DETOUR feature yet, but we are entering construction season and I have no doubt that I will be thankful for it. On the whole, I have been happy with my choice of GPS and feel that I could happily recommend it to others. And do.
I looked at other products and cases but found this case perfect for my portable DVD player at a great price.
I have been using an Epson 850 for two years. It always works, always makes great looking pictures, and is fast for what it costs. Cheapest place to buy refill ink, that I have found, is Target.
Easy to use, Easy Setup, Fast printing, Faxing, Photocopying - I love it! Best electronic purchase I've boughten in a long time!
Works pretty much as expected, no problems with the two cables I ordered. For comparison, RadioShack wanted $25 for a 3-ft cable... can you believe it?
My faithful 3 years old Sony Net MD Walkman had decided to retire before the long Easter weekend. After I was told about the hefty repair & part replacement charges by Sony Singapore, it seems wiser to shop for a replacement portable music player.After some careful research and price comparison, I have purchased the Creative MuVo Slim 256MB flash memory MP3 player [MuVo-S] for USD95 in Singapore.PROs1 OVERALL AN EXCELLENT machine from the maker of SoundBlaster PC audio card.2 GREAT OVERALL PACKAGE is great value for the price & bundled with essential accessories & software.3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION is EASY.4 ULTRA COMPACT SIZE & ROBUST FORM FACTOR.5 ENERGY EFFICIENT. My unit plays for 15 hours non-stop on first full charge!6 ECONOMIC to operate, saves tons of money on purchase of drycell alkaline batteries! The MuVO-S pays for itself as it works for you!7 ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY because it uses 1 QUICK CHARGE user replaceable rechargeable battery which charges from the 5 volts USB port of your PC via the accessory USB cable provided. First full battery charge takes 3 hours, subsequent charge takes much lesser time.8 FEATURE USER FRIENDLY PACKED includes a JOG DIAL for operation, FM radio, Equaliser, built-in Mic/recording...9 GREAT companion for active outdoor workout without temporary losing the music to movement shakes.10 ROBUSTNESS,the absence of moving parts like hard disk makes the MuVo-S a tough portable product.11 DOUBLES as storage for other important computer data files.12 SLIM CREDIT CARD SIZE, its probably the thinnest any flash MP3 player could be.CONs1 USD95 PRICE COULD BE LOWER, but it is already currently the lowest priced branded 256MB MP3 flashplayer with same feature from reputable Japanese & Korean competitors. The latest 1GB silver MuVo-S costs USD180 but I don't need a jukebox.2 Would be happier if a small matching color HAND STRAP or NECK STRAP is included with the MuVo-S to fit on its built-on eyelet for strap.3 NICE blue backlight LCD display BUT I would like to see a COLOUR LCD DISPLAY in future MuVo-S if it is energy efficient enough to have one that will be real COOL.4 You can't compare the sound quality of the MP3 format with audioCD but should be good enough while you are travelling.6 NOT A STANDALONE PRODUCT, avoid if you are not in tune with the digital evolution and is unfamiliar with MP3.This end user review would not be complete without some small talk about the close MuVo-S competitor, the chic Apple iPod Shuffle 512MB flashplayer. The MuVo-S is NOT an iPod Shuffle (iPod-S) killer. IMHO, the iPod-S appeals as a differentiated product which is designed to be a premium minimalist fashion accessory cum bare-bone music player. I have avoided the USD99, 512MB iPod-S because it lacks a built-in FM radio which I would have to replicate.Moreover,the plain iPod-S lacks an LCD display and may well cost me the price of a feature rich MuVo-S or another iPod-S just to replace the rechargeable battery of the iPod-S in the future.Overall, for a little more than the current price of a 512MB/1GB flash plain memory stick or thumb drive, the MuVo Slim is a great choice for an ultra compact portable audio solution and it has successfully replaced my Sony NetMD Walkman, thank you for reading my person user experience of the MuVo-S.
I was a little skeptical buying this product because of issues with the previous model. We have had the Homedock Deluxe for over two months and I have not had any issues. We have used the Homedock Deluxe more than I could have imagined. If you load videos on your Ipod and watch them on a TV this product is a must. The interface on screen is easy to use and the remote control makes the product easy to use from the bed or couch. It was perfect for use while my wife was in the hospital. Overall I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
The probe lasted a few months before it started giving erroneous ratings. And then the probe failed. Now I'm stuck with a digital display that has no probe to measure temperatures. I have to decide if I want to buy a different brand or buy another pack of probes to replace the defective part. =( Considering all the places this gets used, it's not worth the high price if you have to replace it every 6 months.
Since I have an obsolete but still working DV camcorder, I needed tapes. These Maxell's work fine and the price was good.
The 2 hdmi cables are in plastic packages separately. I thought they will use a box instead. I saw my friend's cable who bought it from Amazon, it is in a box. I didn't measure it but it seems it is not the same lenght as their advertisement (6 feet long). I hope this will last.
I was a little dissapointed reading the Technical Specifications knowing that the CCD size is only 1/6&quot;, then I decided to do an special test: shoot a full size moon (very clear where I live) and the result was fantastic,the images looks like a photo shooting from an telescopic. A little camcorder with a high resolution. Now I am very happy with my camcorder and I hope to get the best perfomance and results from it.
it was between this and the mini Yepp player. no matter how small the other one was the final decision came from having 512 ram. the player is quite intuitive but switching from player to radio can be a hassle. i have fairly ok eyes and i don't mind the small screen but it does take certain attention to switch between and i can't do it while driving.the design itself is pretty good. comes with a arm strap and a rubber case with a plastic clip that firmly locks onto the strap. i keep mine in the rubber case cuz serves as a protective item and actually it's easier to grab/use it. the size of the player is small enough to still hide in my hands even with the rubber case.
I have had my Creative Zen W Vision (60 GB) for about a month and it is AWESOME. An interesting quirk is that if you want to hear the FM radio, you have to connect headphones (or an equivalent). I haven't used the recording function. Because it is menu driven, don't get innovative and create folders of your own and expect to be able to find them when the Zen is disconnected from your USB cable. The picture is great.Although I saw this unit advertised to play MP4, it doesn't seem to like the associated codec. I have had great success with AVIs and MPEG1s. I have been able to compress full-length movies down between .9 - 1.6 GB. If you record movies with the MP3 codec, your ears will be in for a treat!If; however, you want a "it will do almost anything" multimedia player, this is it! The Creative leather case doesn't look like a winner, but don't dispair! This unit fits perfectly in a GameBoy Advance SP case. Also, the GameBoy case will give you a pocket for extra accessories, such as an extra battery.When reviewing the available accessories -- DO NOT order the Zen Vision docking station, unless it specifies for the Zen W.I have found ImTOO software to work great with this unit.Shop around, but I think you'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal than this. I bought mine here at Amazon for $360. To get an extra battery, I went to J & R Music and Computer World. In both cases, my order was sent out in no time!
I replaced an HP Burner because of too many failed burns. I got sick of throwing out so many writables. This unit has not failed once in 2 months and over 100 burns to date... You will not be disappointed.
I've used this product for at least 3 years and outside of it being one of the least expensive, it is one of the best. My experience is as follows:I do computer aided design work for at least 10 hrs a day, I've been doing this for 23 yrs. I developed RSI in my left hand first, as this is my strong hand, and when I moved the mouse to my right hand I started to develop the symptoms there as well. I've used at least 5 other trackball products, all ranging in price from $$ to $$$ and had varying results from them all. I also realized that having to use my thumb for the trackball movement was also causing discomfort so I tried this product and I must admit I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it was and how easy it was to use. Since then I have had no discomfort and I highly recommend this product to my co-workers (note that having the same product in close proximity to each other can cause mouse interference which can be annoying) and friends. I spent so much money on more expensive products and though there may have been one that was as comfortable it was costly and did not have the amount of buttons that this one has. I have one at work, at home on my desktop and I carry one with my laptop. It is the best trackball mouse that I have ever used and I recommend it to anyone with RSI problems.
I was worried about the banding issues mentioned above, but so far I have discovered none. Setup was very easy and painless.. I didn't even have to read the manual. It was delivered 3 days before the expected arrival date, so that was a big plus as well. I highly recommend this to anyone who is buying their first (or second) HDTV.
I will say right off the bat this lens looks good, feels good, runs good, but when it comes down to producing good photographs it just simply falls short. I have been spoiled working with the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS at work. I got this not wanting to spend nearly $2000 for the Canon. When i got this lens I borrowed the Canon from work and went out all day with both the Canon and Sigma 70-200 2.8 (canon IS). The canon was sharper all the way around even without the IS on. Not the mention the canons lighting control and color are much better. I was really surprised by the big difference. I returned the Sigma and am saving for the Canon. I also compared the Canon 24-70 2.8 and Sigma 24-70 2.8 with the same conclusions. Although these two lenses were much closer in image quality, the canon has just enough more sharpness that it is worth the extra money, at least for me since I do so much macro shooting. but if you aren't doing macro... I say go for the Sigma 24-70 2.8.
It's not comfortable (see other reviews on this topic) and the sound quality is far from good. But what's really unacceptable is that when the NC is enabled, you can hear a white noise in the background, even if the environment is quiet.
Nothing special. I got this item very quickly. It worked perfectly. Now I can use my mac... Awesome !
I have a problem with my Graphics Processor Unit overheating. I ordered and installed this fan. It is still overheating. This would be a good fan to add to Atom boards that run a little too warm. It will not work miracles though.
I bought this as a present for my budding teen photographer. It was perfect for a beginner. Would need a little more compartments for a more serious hobbiest or professional.
I was disappointed at this Tivoli table top Satellite FM/AM radio I purchased recently. None of the 20 preset memories are available for any AM or FM band stations to be stored. It could have been a much better and more useful radio if Tivoli or whoever designed the radio for them would have chosen to avail some of the twenty presets reserved for the two other bands - not just the satellite band. Also a better contrast color paint markers and some treble/bass control mechanism and bigger than tiny buttons would have made the radio much more competitive on the market especially for those of us who are interesyted only for home use and who may not exactly have teen ager eye sight.Still looking for the ideal radio!Bergram
This MP3 player is a good basic unit. The controls are a bit touchy. You have to get the hang of skimming you finger around the touch circle. You also have to remeber to lock the controls while you are listening, or a slight brush on the control surface will change settings. The iTunes software is nice. The autosynch feature is easy to use. Overall, a good unit for the price.
These are original HP cartridges still in the inside packaging for a third of the price - how can you beat that?! Will definitely order again and again!
Camera is great, but with the kit lens is feels like a toy.I made quick test at the Ritz with the kit lens and my first impression was the camera feels plastic. But After I read some reviews, I decided to get, only the body and Tamron 17-55mm f/2.8 lens with it and now the camera feels awesome.So what I notice is the plastic feel comes from the crappy kit lens.So Tamron is great lens but you can also get Canon IS lenses with similar price and larger Focal length. I just think that Tamron is a little more shaper and faster then Canon IS lenses. Anyways you have many choices on Lenses.Other then that the cameras quality is awesome, Now I can use ISO 400-800 and take decent quality images. I am former Sony f828 user so, I miss taking movies and using LCD screen for shooting pictures but Canon image quality is X1000 better. ISO 400 is better even then ISO 64 on Sony f828.So that way you can take pictures without flash even in dark restaurant.But if you don't want to pay too much on lenses, don't read too many reviews like me otherwise you will going to spend thousands :)Also for detailed reviews about the camera, visit dpreview.
The FM modulator on this radio does not work at all. Save yourself the time and trouble and just buy something else. I can't stress enough how bad this radio is. I live out in the middle of no where and can't pick up more than 3 normal radio stations and the FM modulator still can't broadcast a clear signal.
I ordered two of these from Amazon and received them promptly. Installation of hard drives I already had was easy and they work just fine. But when I tried to order more I found that the supplier was no longer in business.
This computer is serving well as the "second-string" computer at our house. It's not as fast as some, but that is not a concern for us.
This is one of the Antec's Performance One series. I own it and use it, and it is simply great.The case is well-built, not flimsy like one of those $20 cases. This is a quality case--and that's why it's a bit on the expensive side. The supplied power supply unit, NeoHE 430W, is also good, depending on which revision of the power supply you get. The early PSUs were notorious for incompatibility and quality (as the other reviewer has said) but the latest revision seems to have these solved. Me, I had used a third-party PSU to begin with, so I can't comment on that.The unique feature of this case is that it supports elastic suspension of the hard drives. Thick rubber bands basically coil around the hard drive and keep it in the drive bay, all but eliminating the vibrations that the hard drives emit.Overall, the layout is similar to most other Antec and generic ATX cases, with possible exception of stealth drive bay doors and elastic suspension drive bays. I recommend this case if you want a case with quality parts and quietness. It only holds 3 drives with suspension, though, so I cannot recommend this as a server case.
The HDMI cable which I ordered was of good quality and served my needs well as I recently purchased a 46 inch Samsung HDTV with 3 HDMI ports. My only dislike was the delivery process. I didn't receive an email with tracking info (as promised) so I was unable to track my order. As a result, I ended up calling Amazon after several days went by, but it did arrive soon after. I would order again, but would really like to know the product is in transit, especially if paying for expedited shipping...
Maptech produces the best mapping software I've ever used. I've tried the rest, now I stick with the best. Being a Geography major in college, and working in the mapping industry now, I've used all the others, but maptech is by far the best. Detailed topos, great overlays, outstanding GPS hookup, and the 3-D graphics are unbelieveable!!!!! For anyone in a mapping field, or anyone looking to spice up their outdoor adventures, you have got to get this software.
My recommendation is to wait for the next generation or even two for the Zune. I experienced the Zune and iPod for the first time during the last couple of weeks. The Zune felt cheap and clunky compared to the iPod. I thought the iPod had better screen resolution and seemed like better quality. The Zune is still working out bugs finally working with Vista but the wireless seems quarky. No one has the Zune yet so no one to share with. The FM doesn't seem to work very well on the Zune having a lot of static with the stations it connects with. It would seem Microsoft would put better quality FM with the Zune since it is one of the features iPod doesn't have.The iPod seemed better polished and the interfaces worked better. I would wait if I were you for a year or so before getting a Zune. Don't throw your money away at a first generation product that still has to many bugs to work out.
Pros:Fit my 10" Asus EeePC PERFECTEasy InstallCons:Maybe a bit priceyMinor reflection on black backgrounds
I bought this briefcase last week and have been using it rather cautiously. This leather briefcase looks classy and is well constructed. However, there is one significant design flaw that I must point out. Others before me have mentioned that the spring clips on the ends of the shoulder strap connected to the bag often unclip when you pick the bag up by the strap. This is rather upsetting as your bag with all its contents can fall to the ground or into water or any other such place with disturbing consequences. I regret not paying attention to those warnings by other buyers and reviewers.Furthermore, interior space is rather limited for the size a bag of this size. There are three sections. The middle one that is designed to hold the laptop, is padded. Another section can hold a few accessories but there isn't much room for anything else. The other section is about 1 inch wide and can hold a note pad and just a small amount of paper.
Great response time across network and the cable connections were secure and packaged well. Great buy got a great cable.
Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of picture. When used for still objects, works well even on 16x magnification. Bird watchers can expect absolutely clear picture up to 12x. Light and unexpensive, with the price ont higher than non-zoom Nikon 8X20. Recommend with no hesitation.
Bought this several months ago for my girlfriend to use with her iMac. She's used it every day since without any issues, hasn't even replaced the batteries yet, which I'm quite surprised about. Not the most stylish keyboard and doesn't have any neat extra functions or anything, but very happy with it, especially for the price (half as much as an almost identical one bought from Best Buy).
First of all, the sound quality is amazing. These are the best headphones i've ever listened to. They don't have a lot of boomy bass, but it is well balanced and very clear. The bass isn't extremely loud, like in skullcandies or dr dres, but those sound horrible compared to these sennheisers. I listen to a lot of rock, jazz, and classical music, and these headphones are amazing at playing all of it.One major problem with these is the fact that they are open back. They have regular problems of open back headphones. They bleed a lot of sound. At a moderate volume, they can be heard from at least 5 feet away in a quiet room. Perfect for listening at home, but not so great for school.Not only does the sound bleed out, but it bleeds in. These are not noise-cancelling, and they dont cancel any noise at all. When theres no music playing, you can hear perfectly. I took them on a field trip, and on the bus, the lower frequencies were drowned out by all the noise on the bus.One pesky little thing is the jack. Instead of it being an eighth inch jack for something like an ipod, it has a quarter inch jack with an adapter to plug it into an ipod. It works, but as a result, the entire plug is quite large.So to sum it up, these headphones pretty much are only good for home use, but the sound quality is so amazing that they are worth it. If you are looking for something more portable with excellent sound quality, i would recommend the klipsch image s4 earbuds. My friend has these, and they aren't too far behind the sennheisers when it comes to sound quality and theyre about the same price.
I owned this Buffalo P.O.S. for about 10 months before it failed. There seams to be some sort of hardware flaw that damages the file partition. When this happens, the drive will not be recognized under windows or mac computers. Though, the files are still intact, you must own or purchase file recovery software to recover your data.It is unfortunate for me, I was in the process of reorganizing all my photos and documents and was using this drive as my primary storage because of the RAID feature. It's going to take me a very long time to recover all the data I had stored on the drive. The drives are still good but the buffalo housing is going into the trash can. I will not trust the Buffalo Brand ever.Save yourself time and $$$ and DON'T BUY this drive.
Good battery and simple instructions. The instructions were definitely written by someone with a language other than English as their primary language, but it gets the point across.Only drawback was that the flat head screw driver should have been thinner at the tip to wedge it in there with more ease and less damage to the metal and plastic.
good camera could see very clear in the day and a Wide range could hear very good when someone talking i use mine outside for the price you can't beat. the only thing you could only see about 20-25 feet in the night need to have some kind of light to see good
I owned a Sony STR-DE695 6.1 receiver which was rated at 100 watts per channel for my upstairs AV room. Despite those seemingly impressive specs, something seemed to be missing. I decided to get an HK having owned one before and I knew that their power was rated honestly.Let me tell you, my new HK at 40 per channel is like my Sony at 180 per channel. The difference is unbelievable. I now realize how much Sony either overrates their power or HK underrates. Either way, I am very pleased with the HK. The sound is amazingly crisp. Highs are sharp and the bass is full. Set up is easy and the feature set is well thought out.Now my Sony goes downstairs in the living room and the Harman Kardon is the center piece of my AV room combined with my HD-DVD player and Samsung LCD. Worth every dollar!!
Came in the mail quickly and charged without problemsa good deal would recommend it as offeredCheaper than local
I shopped around a lot before buying this player, and it was difficult for me due to the fact that almost every review is extremely biased. iPod fanatics insist that their favored product is far superior, while Creative fanboys tend to do the same.I, for one, do not think that neither the zen nor the ipod come out as a clear victor, but are simply two good players that will be right for a person depending on what they want to get out of it.The Zen, to me, has advantages. For one, the video out port on the charging adapter is excellent. The picture looks great on my HD, and has essentially replaced my dvd player due to convenience. Furthermore, I'm enjoying my xvid encoded movies far more easily. Those of you familiar with getting videos on the internet will know how ubiquitous the xvid and divx codecs are, and it turns out to be a very nice feature when combined with the video output of the zen. My experience with ipod video on televisions has not been nearly as enjoyable.The equalizer remains another preferable feature for me to choose the zen. The lack of an equalizer on the ipod puzzles me, as one would imagine an 80 GB player is meant for the market of the more audio-savvy among us, who care enough to change the audio settings of our music.I know this is not a critical factor, but I for one enjoy the ability to customize the background of my player. Its nice knowing that I can just throw on any picture of my whim and utilize it as a wallpaper for my player.The ipod outdoes the zen in terms of storage, size, and the ability to play games. I admit that I would prefer a thinner player, though the thickness is the zen is not so severe that I cannot easily slide it in my pocket. The ipod does offer an extra 20 gb on their player, but one must also pay for the extra storage, it is a more pricey player. Games are a nice feature, but as far as I'm concerned, it is not something to complain about a lack of; this is a music player.The aesthetics and interfaces of the two players are equally nice as far as I'm concerned. As far as durability the reviews that I've read seem to imply that the Zen scratches more, but I've kept mine naked (I left the sticker on the screen from when I got it, and leave it in the included pouch when I'm not using it...purchased a podskin and an invisishield but decided not to employ either) and it is fine. People must treat their pmp's quite brutally, because I have seen nary a scratch on my player in the approximate six months that I've owned it. My cohorts' ipods all seem to have taken more wear than my zen, especially on that shiny chrome back.Is the Zen a good player? Yes. Is the ipod a good player? Yes.Pick what fits your needs, and you will be most satisfied.I would give this product a 4.5 more accurately, simply knocking off a half point wishing that the Thin Model 60gb zen was in America, which is the same thickness as the 30gb one. Everything else on the player works great.
They are great for the price. This is the second pair I've owned. The first pair I had for a couple years before the left headphone stopped working. I bought a second pair because I liked how they sound and they are comfortable.I would recommend buying these to others.
As a photographer, I have used all different types of backgrounds in the studio; and without a doubt, the easiest to work with is rolled paper. I have used this color the most, out of all the colors I own. It is extremely versatile and easy to light (or not to light). I highly recommend this color - and this brand!
My best friend has these speakers and I looked at them seriously. I was considering buying an iPod and she let me borrow her Ipod and speakers.My best-friend loves jazz and classical but my musical tastes are wider in range. Bose speakers from what I have found work great if the music you listen to does not have heavy bass; so if you listen to hip-hop, heavy metal and rock with heavy bass they are not so great.I also have a good friend who sells upper-end cars and he told me that the dealership requires that they demonstrate the Bose speakers using classical and traditional jazz because the speakers sound better and more buyers purchase the Bose speakers when this music is used during the test drive.I finally settled on the JBL - On Stage II - Speaker and Docking Station -it works with iPod and other Mp3 players, also has a remote, and is designed to meet my needs; the sound quality is excellent and the speakers pick up the nuance and subtlety of Jazz and the heavy bass in rock and hip-hop and the speakers sound great loud.From my experience with this unit (borrowed for two weeks) it looks nice, has a remote control, it is easy to set-up, sounds great if you listen to music without a lot of bass, it sounds best when playing classical and jazz. If this meets your needs and you can afford it this is a great choice.P.S. - I tested both speakers on the following albums Miles Davis Kind of Blue, Sarah Vaugh Live at Mister Kelley's, Prince 3121, The Miseducation of Lauren Hill, Common Finding Forever and Playwutchyalike: The Best of Digital Underground; I need speakers that can pick up the subtlety of jazz and sound good at higher volumes and stand up to pounding bass. This Bose unit is a fine choice if it meets your needs, good luck in your search.
You wouldnt think that 2 speakers could deliver the powerful sound these speakers deliver. When i puchased these i just was looking for something up to date that looked nice. Not only are these speakers fashionable but they turn up so loud that it can be heard outside my house. When I turn my bass up my room shakes. Great speakers. (...).
I bought this router even after the mixed reviews since most of the time problems are more to do with the system/user - that was a mistake. After spending hours on the technical support site and going over the troubleshooting guide I still couldn't even get the computer to talk to the router atall. All the LED's were lit as required but the software just wouldnt go to the setup sequence. After trawling the guide and going through the nine steps I was told to contact technical support - no thanks - I want a product that works as advertised - I didn't sign up for hours of networking troubleshooting.
I have a very old laptop that had one USB port that no longer worked, meaning I lost my external mouse and keyboard (had to use those built into the laptop). I loaded the card and driver and within a minute I was back in business, with 2 fully functional USB ports. The power adapter also means I have plenty of power to run the external mouse and keyboard.Everything was automatic, readily recognized by my old laptop. Sometimes technology works as it supposed to, and this little card is one such example. It is sturdy, appears well built, and fits securely into the card bus slot. If you need to add USB ports to your laptop, this card will do the job, and inexpensively too. Kudos to ShopCell for their pricing and fast, free shipping.
The specifications on Amazon say this is dark blue in color but it isn't!! The product is actually a darker gray color!! If I had the dark gray color interior it would be fine and match but I have the dark blue interior in my vehicle. The package is actually marked dark blue also but it is gray. The caption says dark blue and the picture matching the caption is dark blue and the picture is the color of my interior that is why I didn't second guess the color because of both. If it would have had just the caption I would have skipped right over because the colors never match from factory colors to aftermarket parts but with the picture and for the price I would buy it. Luckily a family member of mine has the dark gray color in the same vehicle so I can just sell it to them because by the time I pay to ship it back it wouldn't be worth it to me and cost more plus the aggrevation of returning it. I already am using one that is black and the wrong color and was hoping I could match the color especially when my interior is the same color as the picture and the caption says dark blue also!! So if your looking for a dark blue dash kit that matches this pic, then this is not the right dash kit for you because it is gray!!!
The kit was received on timre as promised. The instruction for installing the hard drive were complete and easy to understand. After I finished the installation the hard drive worked perfectly and I'm still using it.
I don't think you can buy this version anymore with it's tiny hard drive. I just recently replaced the HD with a 1TB spare I had laying around. The case is solid and the card readers and a nice bonus if you need them.
As other reviewers commented, this cable did not work. I first tried it on my LG TV and then on my Samsung TV. The message displayed on the TV was no signal. I then plugged in a regular cable TV cable into my TV and it worked. Although it is inexpensive I would not buy this product because it is defective.
I purchased this sangean clock radio about 3 yeqrs ago. I bought it because I didn't want another boring clock radio but something that looked jazzy. This radio fit the bill. It's not perfect! If you want perfect DO NOT buy this one. The atomic clock feature works great. If the power goes off; day light savings time; whatever, the clock will reset itself. The radio has a good sound for its size. The negatives are: 1. a little complicated to set the alarm, but after doing it a few times no problem2. the clock face light is too bright for our dark bedroom so I always use the dimmer control on the bottom of the unit. Inconvenient, but no biggie.3. it gets dusty. So does everything else. I'm happy enough with this radio to put up with a couple of inconveniences.
I used this as replacement for factory subwoofer in my Wrangler TJ. It fits great, and the sound is soft and bassy. I have no copmlaints - it sounds great.
The Canon 200DG Digital Camera Gadget Bag is ideal and stores my 5D Camera and accessories in one place for easy access.
I have used this product many times while traveling. It is very compact and easy to take along. Everytime I have used it at a outdoor party, everyone is happy with the vol and sound quality.I take it for what it is and I am pleased with my purchase.
Having decided to do something with the four thousand color slides I have in the attic, I found that Kodak no longer makes the projectors, but Amazon has at least one vendor who bought up a pile of product and will quickly supply projectors and accessories, as well as advice, with complete satisfaction. I now have completed my slide inventory and am preparing for the next step which is digitizing.
it sounds ok have not had long still playing with amp(Dual 400w peak) to get it right but it will shake the whole boat
The grand Intellicord!! Turns out not to be that Intelligent after all!!So what's in the box, so to speak:1- You get a lighter plug that has two L.E.D's (one to indicate power, and one to indicate the radar is turned on) it also has a single button to control two separate controls on the Radar Detectors (S1 and S2), I have yet to master how to engage the second stack (S2).2- Each time you press the button, you can step thru pre-lined up options like Auto-quite, dark mode etc. that you have to choose when you configure the radar detector. However I only get auto quite.3- It doesn't really come with any meaningful instructions, so you have to go by what comes with the radar detector which it isn't much!4- I expected this to be similar to the Escort Intellicord, where it has an extra speaker and real controls and a concealed radar led. (NOP)5- So, you get the option to power the radar from Remote, and maybe control the quite feature. That's all that I got off of it.Is it worth $15~$20 you decide?
One of the front (dash) speakers on my 2002 Saab 9-3 was shot so I bought these to replace them both. They screwed right in the existing holes. They sound much better than the one by itself :) I'm very happy with these inexpensive but great sounding speakers.
The product, including the leather carry case, looks great. So far it takes high qrality pictures with simple operation & functionality. It would have been even a greater little package with anti-shake feature.I came back to canon because of the view finder in addition to the LCD display. Have several canon models over 30 yrs and they are hard to beat! Amos Risinger Port Neches, TX
I prefer ear clips because my ears are small. I had some Sony ear clips like 8 years ago and i loved them. So i got these in hope that they would be exactly the same. But they're not as good. After about 30 mins they start to hurt the back of my ears. But maybe it's just my ears and don't effect other people.
Right out of the box we were taking pictures without even reading the directions! Just point, shoot, put the floppy in your computer and browse the pictures. AND, they are the perfect size for e-mail or posting on your web page. We also took it to a friends house, took pictures all afternoon, and then left the floppy disk with our friends. And floppy disks are cheap and easy to use!
Came timely and was very well packaged, but as a novice I needed a little help in putting it together...should be simple though.
The drivers are rock solid and the sound is xstal clear. I'm using WinXP 32 bit. I think the A/Ds & D/As are top notch. This is a very good card.I've been using it for sampled pianos and e-pianos with numerous various effects and everything sounds great in my system.I dinged it one star because I think at this price point, the balanced analog I/O cabling should come with it rather than being a pricey option. That's the only minor quibble I have with it.I don't have the balanced IO cable option, but everything's been sounding great using the included RCA connectors so, I guess I don't miss it.
Everything about this system is great. From its size, to its looks, to its sound. This is my third iPod speaker system and its by far the best. I highly recommend it to others who are looking for a compact system that has a great sound.
Terrible reliability of the controller. At my company all of these (5 or 6) has gone bad in less than a year!Signs of the controller (TFDU8072) went out, not necessarily all of the symptoms:*The LED light is lit red color (instead of blue when everything is alright).*Hard drive doesn't spin.*Computer doesn't recognize the USB connected to it.Obviously almost 99% of this USB devices is an absolute loss to say the least, the only nice part is the material of the enclosure.Also do not throw away the whole thing once it goes bad. If you have any valuable data on it, take it to any PC repair shop (Geek Squad, Office Depot, etc) so they can extract that data for you.Do yourself a favor and stay away from this technology.
After carrying this bag for several years, I've gotten numerous compliments on it (and even had friends go out and purchase the bag themselves!). The color and shape of the bag make it attractive, although the material it is made of (cloth on the outside) means it will start to fray after extended use. The plus side to the bag is that it has a roomy interior and can fit not just a laptop, but also more than your fair share of papers, folders, and even a large portfolio. The top is much narrower than the bottom of the bag, so if you have irregularly-shaped items, try to place them at the bottom. Overall, a great bag that can fit more than your laptop!
My laptop was overheating and shutting down when I tried to play a game like Halo or Counterstrike online. I thought this could help. I was wrong. Do not waste your money on this if you use the computer for anything more than casual browsing (but then you wouldn't need a cooler in the first place)... invest in another cooler. Even with a "high" setting, this does NOT work.
very expensive and not that good, bad software, slow, small buttons,it dose what it says but in the worst why it can
This is a very tight fit for an HP 17 inch widescreen laptop. Overall construction is excellent.
This is definitely not your standard Apple gear, with the sweet box and feel-good-about-my-purchase, colored literature. However, it's less that 1/2 the price, and works just as well. It came with an adapter for every ipod model imaginable. I've only tried the 2nd Gen nano, and it works just fine. For my 80G Classic with a DLO jam jacket, I use the cradle without any adapter and it works just fine. Two caveats that may or may not be of value:1) My ipod doesn't sync(it does charge, however) if the usb hub it's plugged into is unpowered. I have aKensington DomeHub USB 2.0 (7 ports) Weighted Hub 33118, which is completely full. If I power the hub, the ipod syncs. If I leave the hub unpowered, it doesn't. I have a feeling this is a limitation of the hub, not the ipod dock, but definitely could affect others who use only an unpowered hub. YMMV.2) The dock has a blue led light which is illuminated any time the dock is plugged in, whether an ipod is docked or not. It's fairly bright. I keep mine in the office, so it doesn't bother me when I'm in the room with the lights on, but it's bright enough to be bothersome to me if I were to want to use it in the bedroom where I sleep. I don't, so it's not an issue for me.Even with these 2 caveats, I still consider this item a great value. I bought 2, and will likely be purchasing more.
I can't format it in my iomega 4X4X32 cd-rw driver. I try all 10 packages, and it turns out a gabage.
Dear Sir. I could not find you profile yo write you about that i ordered 3 Video Transmitter & reciver but you sent me only two of them. And your charged me three.When i would recive this item i am missing?Marco Rivas
Tifeen one is good for protection but buy hoya or b/w if you have $$ and want top 1 picture quality.
Even with the user reviews telling of less than 12 hours of battery time (as advertised) I expected maybe 2/3 of the 12 hours, but nope, I get 4.5 hours max. I do use highest brightness and color, but if you are buying just for battery life, save your money. Other than that, it's a nice product.I wonder what the actual battery time is for brands that advertise 6 hours of battery life?
I had high hopes but this product didn't remove some moderately-deep scratches from my iPad. I tried many times, since the instructions said to keep re-applying until the scratches were gone. I followed the instructions to the letter but had no luck; the scratches look the same.
i have the VL-AH130 sharp viewcam, and im not sure if this is the same thing. its a great camcorder, i just lost the cords for it and couldnt figure out if this is just a new model of mine.
I am a medical transcriptionist and thus I type for upwards of 6 hours on a daily basis, 5-6 days a week. I simply cannot use a standard keyboard without almost instant, severe wrist pain. I have been using the Microsoft Comfort Curve for the past several years now, which is not an ergonomic keyboard, but not a straight, standard keyboard either. It worked well, but when I had to put in extra work I would get some general aches, pains, and fatigue in my wrists and left little finger mostly.When I first became a transcriptionist (about 6 years ago), I tried an ergonomic keyboard and did not like it. I realize now that was not the fault of the keyboard, but rather the user. Since I wasn't using the right hands for certain keys (mostly number keys) I would be trying to reach to the other side of the keyboard with the opposite hand which obviously was not very effective. Finally, my trusty Comfort Curve broke and I needed a new keyboard and due to this past experience, I was somewhat hesitant to purchase an ergonomic keyboard, but decided to give it a shot based on reviews and the fact that I am a much more efficient typist now.I'm glad I did. The purchase price on Amazon was very good. It came quickly. I did have trouble with the 1st one they sent me - certain keys were not working right, but I returned it and received a replacement promptly. No complaints there. Now there is no way I could go back even to the Comfort Curve. Using this keyboard I have much less pain and fatigue in my hands and wrists. I can type longer and faster with little discomfort. The wrist support is comfortable (unlike some which end up giving me more pain), the keys are appropriately sized and spaced, for the most part. Like another reviewer noted, I do wish that the zoom key in the middle was a scroll bar instead. That would be much more useful.I use the hot keys for work programs and they were easy to set up. My last keyboard was wireless and needed a battery. I actually wanted a wired keyboard this time. Nothing quite like running out of batteries in the middle of a report. Overall, if you spend a lot of time typing, this is a great keyboard for minimizing pain caused by awkward positioning. Now that I use the proper fingers to hit the proper keys, I have no issue with the seperation (no trying to hit the #6 key with my right hand, etc.). If you are hesitant to try an ergonomic keyboard, like I was, I highly suggest you give it a try. After some time for adjustment, I think you, like me, will be unable to go back to a normal keyboard again.
It's a decent enough drive that gets the job done, but it seems like the previous generation of cruzer micro was a lot nicer. I got this to replace a previous one, the aluminum model with a cap instead of a retractable plug, which I lost. They seem to have replaced sturdy aluminum with flimsy plastic. The retractable plug is nice, but it feels very fragile. Extending it sometimes feels like it hasn't quite locked in place, and every time I plug it in I have a slight fear it will break in my hand. There is a titanium model that claims to be sturdier but I haven't tried it. If it is sturdier, I would recommend that.Some people like the U3 software but I found it extremely annoying. Not the fact that they install it in the first place, but the fact that it is almost impossible to uninstall. Macs don't support it, but you can only uninstall it from a PC. Every time you plug it in it appears as two volumes, and it wastes 60mb on your drive.It is also wider than previous models of cruzer mini. Despite what the manufacturer states, I found that it was just wide enough that I could only barely plug it in next to my mouse on my laptop.It is nice enough though. It is small and holds a lot of data. If you have an earlier model that you're considering upgrading, think twice about it.
I am looking for a cd player that can play mp3s. This one looks good and i have a few questions to someone who owns this product... does it play regular sized cds or does it only play the new minidisc things?? is it easy to control?? is the size small and compact? and my last question... whats ATRAC3? can you please explain what it is to me... thanks for your help please answer my questions if you want..
This is the second one that I have bought. The first was for my daughter for christmas. I was so impressed with the sound and how easy it is to use I bought myself one.
Maybe everyone else is expecting this speaker to blow them away with its volume, but it's not supposed to. It's an ultra-portable speaker, meaning that can be loud enough for one or two people that are not very far away. Honestly, I often turn the volume down so that other people don't get bothered.Also, unlike what another reviewer said, the battery does not last just one hour. I have owned my Podwave for months and only changed the battery once (and that was just a couple weeks ago).I love my Podwave and I use it ALL THE TIME. I rarely even use earphones anymore because of this. I use it with my iPod Nano, but I do have to take the Nano out of it's case.
Over the past few years Sony and Zeiss have had a most successful series of collaborations, producing some of the finest digital still cameras currently available in the Sony CyberShot series. Now that collaboration has brought forth several high performance lenses for the new Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera. I was fortunate to hand hold this autofocusing 135mm f1.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens, using it with a Sony Alpha SLR camera in early November at the annual Photo Plus East photography and digital imaging show held here in New York City. I was most impressed with how fast this lens focused accurately, even under relatively low light conditions (Better yet, there is an excellent opportunity to use this lens at a slower shutter speed than normally possible due to Sony's proprietary digital image stabilizing technology.). Optically this is a brand new design which owes nothing to previous manual and autofocus Zeiss telephoto lenses which were made for the late, lamented Contax SLR systems by both Zeiss and Kyocera (under strict Zeiss supervision). But I have no doubt that the images produced by this lens are absolutely stellar, judging from the superb performance I have seen from Zeiss lenses embedded with the most expensive Sony CyberShot model cameras (I have used Zeiss lenses for years and have always been impressed with the superb contrast and resolution of images made using them, due not only to Zeiss's superb optical designs but also to its superior T* multicoating.). Those interested in close-up/macro photography will find the lens' close focusing distance of approximately 3 feet quite useful. My only regret is that Zeiss hasn't produced a manual focusing version of this lens for its Zeiss ZF Nikon F Mount series; hopefully one will be forthcoming.
Bought the Kingston because it doesn't have any included software like the Cruzer (annoying) and it was such a good deal. I accidentally left it in my pants pocket when I did laundry, and though it definitely looks a little scuffed up, data saved and everything works well. Great product.
To me this product looks great and I've ordered it, but dont make the same mistake I made, order it elsewhere. I placed my order on March 6th and it was delayed fivetimes already and it is estimated to get to my house on March 19th if it doesn't get delayed agian. So if you want to buy it go somewhere else. Its also not my mistake becouse I paid for 2nd day delivory, and the player still hasn't even been shiped. So Buy it, Just Buy it Elsewhere
Look folks, some of these reviews are a bit excitable, aren't they? It's just screen cleaner. And it works great. The included mini-microfiber cloth is the real secret. I use this spray on my iPhone, Nintendo DS, my MacBook Pro unibody, and even my LG plasma TV set. The small size is easy to carry in your laptop bag. I only wish it came with two microfiber cloths. Here's some advice too: never use fabric softener when you wash microfiber. It clogs up the microscopic "pores" and drastically reduced performance.
I bought the sound card last night and I am sure it deserves writing a review. The installation was very easy, although I am not a computer specialist. Took me about 15 min. I read quite a few reviews that the card and software are not compatible with Win XP which now I know is completely false. After I turned the computer on, windows detected new hardware and asked for drivers. I entered the CD and in about 30 sec I was able to play mp3 files with windows media player through the front panel toslink/rear speaker/headphone connections. It is recommended though to update drivers from creative website, which I did. Software instalation was also flawless.Now few things that I found really awsome on the card:- Sound quality is unbelievable, be it MP3, audio CD or game. I did not hear any noise/clicks, and I listened carefully...- Ripping speed is fascinating (for my "elderly" system)- one CD every 5 min, which is pretty much the time needed to read the cd- Software is really easy to learn to use and I think I can probably uninstall windows media player now- The remote control is probably the single best feature available. Before, I knew my computer lacks something but I didn't know what... Gives you full controll and more (shut down/start apps./etc)- The eax sound effects are also incredible (although many probably not that usefull). Best are Advanced EQ and Audio cleanup--- I still have to try the rest of the software and my dvd is broken so I don't know how dolby 5.1 works but only for above features the card is worth buyingCons (so far): $$$.$$Good job, Creative Labs!My system: AMD 800Mhz, 384 Mb, 30Gb HDD, Phillips 4x4x32, Nvidia TNT2 16 Mb, Westell ADSL 1.5 Mb/s connection, Win XP Pro, Technics SA-DX1050 amp/ Technics RP HT700 headphones/ Technics SB CR77 speakers; TOS-link optical cable for connections.
You don't expect to see X-ray, I hope. The filter works, and works fine even not the extra stuff they discribed.
I have had this product since my freshman year in College when I picked it up from amazon for a crazy low price with a mail in rebate. I had heard my Resident Advisor's setup, who had two of these systems together, and it would literally shake the elevator. The system sounds amazing in most small to midsized rooms, unfortunately, I have not had it in a room that was too large. This system has worked amazing since new, and I normally use the optical audio input, but it is also setup for the 3 3.5mm plugs that most computers have as well as digital coax. My only gripe is that sometimes, depending on the source, the midrange is lost and the center channel over powers the other sounds, this can easily be adjusted with the settings on the remote on the fly. This THING BOOMS! If you want loud bass, that is not just the head pounding distortion, this thing sound absolutely amazing, I did not pay the full price and I would pay full price right now if I needed a second or third set. Absolutely an amazing product, I can not wait to see the refreshed version in the future!
Good quality cable, no noise even when moving/flexing cable.Very useful for connecting an ipod or laptop to an audio mixer that uses 1/4" line inputs
I have had ALOT of didgital camera and they broke alot but this one I have has for 2 years and it works perfect!!! This is obviously the BEST digital camera. If you need one for a extra low price, this is the one for you!!
The "PC Cable Tester" can test cables (and adapters). It works by sending a signal from the transmit side of the tester through the attached cable and displays what pin(s) the signal is received on at the other end of the cable. The signal is sent from pin 1 to pin n (where n=number of pins in the connector) sequentially. The transmit pin is indicated on a 25 LED display. The receiving pin is indicated on a 36 LED display.The tester can be set to "manual" mode - where the operator causes the instrument to step through each pin once per button push. It can also be set to "auto" mode - where it will automatically step once every zero to 10 seconds (continuously adjustable).The receive side has the following connectors: Centronics 36 pin, DB25M&F;, DB15F, DB9M&F;, DB15F (VGA), 1394, USB[B], USB[A], BNC and RJ45. The transmit side has the following connectors: DB25M&F;, DB15M, DB9M&F;, DB15M (VGA), RG45, BNC, USB[A] abd 1394.The unit runs on a standard 9V battery or a 9V external power supply (not provided).The unit is well made, easy to use and offers a lot of function for a reasonable price.
...What is good:The mp3 player works well. Equalizer works okay. Size and footprint are great. Smaller than some pagers. Leather case is excellent. The software is easy to work with. The menu system on the player itself is easy to work with. SD card expansion slot is good. will be getting a 512 mb sd card for about 150 to augment the memory.what is not so good:While the radio reception is great, the playback is so so. mp3 playback is a lot better. The earbuds are so so. Swapped them for a much better philips ear bud. The manual is fun to read :-(
THE ITEM IS VERY GOOD, BUT IS TOO SMALL TO MY 17" HP NOTEBOOK
The cartridge did not work in my HP 812C printer. It appeared to be refilled, rather than original manufacture. The printer's cartridge light was on, indicating the failure. The old cartridge still worked as always, except that one of the colors had run out.
Why would you pay this much for an ethranet cable? CAT/6 is the exact same no matter who you buy it from, you can get a cable from radio shack for $10 that would do the exact same thing.....it is all digatal, meaning the signal can't be any better than it was to begin with...it doesn't degrade over length like analogue.
I give this product 5 stars, because as another reviewer put it, it simply works as advertised. I have the sensor about 300 feet from the house, buried about 6 inches. There is a foot of snow on the ground, but it still detects cars fine. In fact, it is so sensitive it can detect a shovel being waved in the driveway near the sensor, which is how I triggered the system while I was trying to see where I could put the receiver in the house and still get a signal. The receiver picks up the signal even through several walls of the house. We'll see next summer if the receiver still gets the signal once the leaves come out.The only other comment I have relates to a strange behavior, that I can't explain, but might be useful to some others. When first setting up the system, the receiver didn't sound the alarm no matter where we put it in the house, even if it was in a window with a direct sight of the transmitter. As I said, it was only 300' away (well within the advertised limit of 600'), but no luck. I then carried the receiver out into the driveway and plugged it into one of the outside outlets that is only about 50' from where the sensor was buried in the driveway. I waved the shovel and sure enough the alarm sounded, so the receiver was working. I carried it back into the house and now it worked just fine, even in all the places that didn't work originally. Weird, but we figured there was some other factor that caused this to happen. A week or so later we then bought another receiver to put in the basement. Same story. Right out of the box it didn't work anywhere in the house, even if we put it right next the other receiver that was working. Once I carried it outside to a spot near the buried transmitter and got it to sound the alarm it then worked just great once I took it back in the house. We didn't change any of the dip settings so that can't be the reason. I can't explain it, but if anyone gets this item and has trouble getting it to work, try taking it close to wherever the transmitter is buried and trigger the sensor, then take it back inside. It's worth trying before you send it back. Once we got it working, both receivers have worked flawlessly.One last note, you can extend the range of the indoor receiver with a small modification that effectively makes the antennae longer and thus more sensitive. Open the case of the indoor receiver and wrap a wire around the antennae (5-6 turns), then feed the rest of the wire out of the case, close the case, and route the rest of the wire along the wall of the room where it is located. It has really made a difference.
Its amazing that there are really no peripherals which compete with this one - it is indispensible. Most of the time I use speakers, but if I need to make a Skype call or play a multiplayer game I use the headset - this makes switching between the two a non-issue.This is my second one, the first one lasted for years but I yanked on the cords too many times and it eventually failed.
This works great with Linux/ubuntu. I receive DSL from my neighbor`s house 650 feet away. Don`t load the cd, just plug it in!!
The Olympus C-4040 digital zoom is my second digital camera. I previously owned an inexpensive Agfa digital, which had only three &quot;focus&quot; choices (up close, portrait, far away) and which had no control over the exposure. Before the Agfa, back in 1972, in high school, I bought my first 35mm camera. It was a Yaschica, and it was great. It was completely manual, with a built-in light meter. So I quickly learned about aperture settings and shutter speeds, film speeds and so forth. In college, I used a Pentax 35mm, and studied photojournalism. I became adept in the darkroom, developing black and white prints. I also learned about darkroom manipulation, opening up a whole new world of creativity. After college, I began to travel, and began making color slides, as I didn't have a darkroom anymore, and the slides offered the best bang for the buck.About 10 years ago, I bought a Nikon 35mm, which was fully automatic, with a 35-105 Nikkor zoom, motor drive, etc. It takes good pictures, but it is very heavy and cumbersome. After awhile, I realized I just wasn't shooting pictures anymore, because the Nikon was too heavy. It wasn't convenient to take on snowboard trips, or into the Grand Canyon...and I didn't want to lug it around on trips to Europe and Central America. Besides, I like to shoot MANY shots when I shoot, and film processing can be expensive and an inconvenient way to review bracketed shots, for example. Hence, my investigation into the Digital camera world.The Agfa was great, for the cheap price. It was cool to be able to download images onto the pc, and once again manipulate them in the &quot;darkroom.&quot; (Manipulating digital images on the computer is much easier,faster, cheaper and more amazing than anything I could ever do in a real &quot;darkroom.&quot;) After a year, the Agfa was not enough. I wanted to be able to adjust the focus more selectively; I wanted to choose aperture or shutter priority; I wanted a nice bright viewfinder; I wanted a light, tiny camera body; and I wanted to be able to make enlargements up to 11 by 14. I got all these things and more with my Olympus C4040 Digital zoom.The features are amazing. It can shoot in color, black and white, sepia and other options. It is very small and very light (but big enough to be easy to handle). And the picture quality is nothing short of mind boggling. This is not hyperbole...it is the truth.I was not initially able to download the camera onto the pc. After checking all the materials again, however, I found a toll free number to call, within the first 30 days, to get free help from a live person at the other end. I called and was able to speak with somebody within one minute, the first time I called. I was talked through, step by step, how to load the drivers onto my Windows 98 system, and I was downloading images within minutes. I had already taken and saved about 40 images, mostly portraits of my son. I had shot in b&amp;w and sepia. I enlarged a few of them on the computer to larger than life size. Although my son is only 12 and has very blond hair, we both laughed as we could easily see the blond hairs in his nose, which were as visible as his nose itself, when his image was enlarged to about 150% of its normal size. The clarity, sharpness and depth of the images were amazing. I had a friend in college with a Hasselbladt larger format, and these images were comparable, when enlarged. My 35mm has never made such razor sharp enlargements, with good depth of field. And these were done in the autofocus mode, under poor lighting conditions. The ability to weaken or strengthen the flash power, combined with the ability to instantly review the resulting image, allows hitherto unknown (to me) power and control over the final image. I can bracket by adjusting exposure times, aperture settings, and even flash settings. And I can erase the ones I don't want, freeing up more space on the 128MB optional memory card, which I highly recommend.Now that the Olympus customer service folks have walked me through the downloading process, it is easy, and the results are just plain fun. I highly recommend this camera to anyone who has had experience adjusting exposure features, to take full advantage of what this sophisticated, yet simple, device has to offer. I am glad I chose this model.
Just what I was looking for. I have a number of flash drives what I use for various things, and this made it easy to organise them all..
Vendor service was quick. Product performed as advertised. Easy, but time consuming installation. I would by this unit again. I would also purchase products form the vendor again.
This does what it is supposed to do, and does it well. Plenty of wire length, and plenty of connections to address most applications. Very dependable and plenty of wattage for the money. A best buy.
A decent mouse, but users should be aware that even though the mouse will work with USB or PS2, the side-scroll feature will only work when it's plugged into a USB port. That's not a big deal, but it did confuse me for a bit when I first installed it.
I had this printer all the way through Grad school. I printed thousands of documents and journal articles and it has only now given up the ghost (about 4 years later). I am looking to get another one because I have an unused toner cartridge that I can't return because it's a remanufactured one. Anyway, it's a workhorse.
I purchased this set in August of 08, as a birthday gift for my husband. It arrived with no problem- very nice picture quality, everything seemed wonderful. Then a year later, right after the warranty expired (coincidence?)Black screen when turned on- sound but no picture...hmmm starting to sound familiar? Now sometimes it takes an hour for the picture to pop on- we even had Direct TV come out and give us a new HD receiver, because we thought that might be the problem. Nope. it's the piece of junk TV that I paid $2200 for.. Never again Samsung! Buyer beware!
I've heard this is the last of the canons to get the cheap bci3 cartridges. Anyway, the printer works great and is economical. The only complaint is that the preview screen is hard to make out sometimes and curiously, the driver disk contained only mac software though it claimed to have pc also. Hmmm...
This cable is a really nice red colour and just long enough for the purpose. Anyone who needs a SATA cable will be quite happy with this one.
Great screen and decent keyboard. The battery life is pretty good for me, I've gotten 3 hours out of it if wlan is off and I'm only running Word or Excell. What keeps me from giving it 5 stars is the software bundle (no nero burning rom, and roxio sucks) and the graphics card. Dedicated or not, 128 or not, virtually no ATI products, including tv tuners work with this machine. I'm not sure if this is ATI's fault or Nvida's but I'm still stuck with my TV Wonder USB 2 and I can't get it to work.
I've got a Mac G4 and didn't want to buy an airport card or a third-party USB wi-fi adapter. Got this instead. Yes, the menus and setup are NOT great, but not horrible either. I am reasonably wi-fi savvy so that helped with setting this up ... others may have challenges so be warned.Using with a Netgear MR814v2, two rooms away (40 ft) and I get 100% signal strength with 128-bit WEP. Speed is identical to what I got for my wired Ethernet DSL. Used continuously now for five days - no dropouts, no unreasonable heat.
Fits my tv just right and real quick install! Looks great over my fireplace. Smooth tilting. I would buy two if I had more tv's!
This product is exactly as described and arrived very quickly... A+++++ seller! Will definately buy from again!
Was worried about this mount not being stable enough to hold 40inches/60 pounds of LCD tv, but it worked out great. The mount is super stable, and it has plenty of room to move about. THIS IS THE BLACK MODEL ON THIS PAGE. I mounted a Samsung LN40A650 (40 inch 120hz 50k:1 contrast with touch of color 6th series).
Been using this item for a couple of weeks now with an IPod running it threw a receiver inside the house and speakers outside on the deck The thought was to be able to control my music as I relax outside. This did work fine only with an occasinal dropout (I just move the Ipod a little closer to the receiver) about fifteen feet if your going threw a wall is max distance without dropouts ocurring. No issues with the pairing only takes 5 to 10 seconds. My biggest issue is when the battery drains on the transmitter causing horrible distortion in the speakers so bad it actually burnt out a pair of speakers So make sure you have a full charge before you use it.
I got to say, im impressed by skullcandyI was personally thinking of buying beat by dr.drebut then it was way over my budget so when i found out about this headphone from my friend,i just bought them (since its a lot cheaper than what i wanted to buy)and first time i saw this, i was kind of worried since i was planning to wear this outside.BUT their bass sound is soooo good that i just cant listen to music with normal ear phones.weakenss of this product could be that you cant wear it for a long time- and u need a battery (AA)for bass sound.Its good at noise cancelling.since i bought this less than 50bux where in other retail store is was workth 70/80 bux.Im glad i bought this.
I was expecting this to be of better quality. The frame was undamaged from shipping, which is surprising for how flimsy it is. I was hoping to avoid getting a frame where the sides came apart. It wasn't apparent that the frame was one of these in the picture, but upon receiving it, I discovered this. If I was willing to deal with the hassle of returning it, I could just go out and buy a bigger frame (for the same price minus the shipping) and cut it down to size.
This is the first binocular that allows me to move up to 10X magnification &amp; not feel eye strain. I can focus on tiny details without my brain hurting from the movement. I had the opportunity to do a side by side comparison with a pair of Leica 10X binocs. &amp; the Canon optics were VERY close. The stable image made the difference though. At night I can look at the moon &amp; see so much more than ever before. The Canon IS binoculars are a totally unique viewing experience. Really, they're that good!
Aside from making the tv screen fuzzier and cutting out sounds in the middle of a recording or even when not recording,(once in a while, not all the time), it always thinks that I am copying a protected dvd when I am not, and has to give me a warning screen, then I have to push again the record button couple of times before it lets me record or copy another dvd that is not really copy-protected. I also always have to adjust the input selection because it would not stay in a selection that I've chosen gazillion of times even though the recorder was not shut off in the first place. It takes a long time to record that I have to count like 3 seconds or more in advance in starting a recording. It would not also play some dvd's that I have finalized from other brands of dvd recorders. This ugly unpredictable features of this recorder is also very similar with the other RCA's dvd recorder that I've tried (the one that comes with the hard drive), and ended up returning it back to the store I've got it from. The only nice foremost features that it got that it does open and close the door easily. Aside from that, what a waste...
I've had this printer for about 2 weeks and have never once felt that I made a bad choice picking it up. I bought it locally and after rebate was a near steal. Even before the rebate there's only a handful of similar products at its price level but after the rebate it was stand alone.At this price I was worried that the durability might be lacking but it seems well made. There are no loose joints, no over or under bites on any of the casing, and no rattling loose parts.Once I got it up and running (which took maybe 5 minutes from out of the box to first page printed) I played around with some of the settings. One of the things I am glad it offers is the "toner save" feature. I printed a few test sheets of both graphics and text to see what difference it makes. The graphical pages looked slightly less dark. Side by side its a very faint but nonetheless noticeable difference. With text printing, I couldn't tell. There is also a setting to change the DPI (dots per inch). The options are 600 or 300. There was a much bigger difference printing at 300 dpi vs. 600 dpi than there was going from regular mode to toner save mode.I am very happy with the quality of the prints. Text is as sharp as you could want... graphics look fine as far as laser printers go but I don't think the resolution is as high as some of the high DPI inkjets. I printed out a few product manuals with graphics, diagrams, and text in PDF format and I have no gripes at all about the quality.Printing time is very fast compared to both my inkjet at home and my laser printers at work. Speed wise, obviously this is far superior to my little inkjet, but I wasn't expecting this thing to hold its own against larger lasers. After a long time with no activity the first print causes a warm up to occur which lasts about 20 seconds. This is a whirring sound which is followed by the sound of paper being picked up. The actual printing time (per page) once warm up is complete is about 6-8 seconds. I think the program your printing from and the type of document make a difference of course but so far printing times have impressed me.A few of the other features I like are:1) There is a slot in the front of the machine where you can insert envelopes or card stock (greeting cards, 3x5 note cards, etc.) for printing.2) If bending or creasing print media during printing is an issue you can send your output out a back door on the printer rather than have them get routed to the normal output tray. In other words, a straight print path vs a U-turn.3) You can add watermarks and overlays to your documents via the print menu4) Its energy star compliant... I appreciate that it goes to sleep and saves energy, especially since warm up time is almost insignificant5) the printer status monitor is actually handy and isn't intrusive as some printer manufacturers make theirs.Another review here mentioned the noise level. From what I've experienced with other printers, this one doesn't make any more noise than a typical laser printer. There is some unusual noise created by the paper exiting the machine but again, its hardly noteworthy.The only item I would have for a wish list for future models is that the printer be able to be turned on and off by software. For instance, if I don't manually do it otherwise, my inkjet is powered on by a print request and powered off when I power off my computer. I wish all printers did that.The bottom line is, this is a very nice little home office or personal laser printer. Time will tell if it holds up in the long run but in the meantime, I'll be comfortable using it.
Pretty cool camera but I sold mine to my sister BRAND NEW for $50.00 cause it just wasnt what I was looking for I guess, It was too big to carry with you all the time & if you buy this you have to be prepared to ALSO spend at least $1,000.00 on all the extras that you need just to have it the way its meant to be (new lenses, flash, ect...ect...ect...) The lens that comes with it is OK but it doesnt zoom & you cant take up-close photos, the camera will NOT let you, it just turns black, so be prepared to spend spend spend!! Overall the camera itself was good quality though!! There is NO image stabilization & you cant view you photos on the LCD while you are shooting (you have to hold the camera up to your eye) Just read reviews & check many sites first to make sure it IS what you want!
Used this quad shield cable to run TV to my entire house. Long runs over 200 ft and crystal clear reception. This is a great product at a great price. Also was very easy to terminate the ends with F-type connectors using my crimp tool. I used the paladin cable compression tool kit and it all worked great together.
I've owned this card for just over two years now, and it's served me quite well in terms of reliability in its main purpose: to provide removable data storage for my handheld device (a Palm Treo 700wx). Its transfer speeds are about average, which is fine for an "economy-level" flash storage card such as this one.The only complaint I have is that when it was only a couple of months old, the outside edge of the card very easily "chipped away" through normal handling and use with the phone. I'm very careful with all my electronics, and have been so with my phone as well; it's never been dropped, etc. But after a few dozen insertions and removals - which I expect any REMOVABLE flash memory card to easily endure - the portion of this card that sticks out (i.e., the part you press to insert and remove it) began splitting, and soon the edge chipped away completely. It seems that the plastic material of which the card case is constructed is just a bit too brittle compared to many others out there. For a product that is used in this way, and therefore must be able to endure a slight bit of pressure on its edge many times over months/years as it serves its purpose, a slightly softer, more flexible material should be used.Now, to its credit, although the edge of the card was "broken off" soon after I had bought it, the card continued - even to this very day, over two years later - to function with flawless reliability.So although I can tout this card's service record in the long term, there are better options out there that are equally reliable and inexpensive, but which will not snap on the pressure edge quite so readily. Hence, I give it 3/5 stars.
The day after I bought the cable they dropped the price a dollar. But the cable works and I had a little trouble with the CD Driver.
Looked in the stores everywhere for this. Came to Amazon and not only found what I needed but also go a discount for buying it!!! Love Amazon!!!
After Reading the reviews, I was skeptical about buying this radar detector. But, I finally decided to plunk down the money and purchased before Father's Day. I purchased the extended 3 yr warranty from Overstock.com after reading the negative reviews about quality issues and so far so good.I noticed that Escort makes an identical detector called the C65 and I am assuming they are the same.I have paid almost $500 in tix in the past yr. and have one pending. So I was tired of not having the protection and peace of mind. I have been saved twice since purchasing this unit. I also considered the V1 & Bel STi Driver. The V1 had good reviews, but I felt it was outdated. The STi Driver is rated one of the highest detectors on the market, but I just could not see myself spending $500 in it.I would highly recommend this detector, but make sure you buy some kind of extended warranty.
Had to buy this item for my testing job, it works great, finally, I had bought another cable and wasted my money on it. thanks, fast shipment
Purchased this having read the mixed reviews and decided to take my chances. When I got the product, I was shocked at how little volume it projected. As one reviewer said, laying your earbuds on the table and turning the ipod volume up all the way is louder than the sound these speakers make when turned up to their highest capacity. This product was totally useless as the sound was so faint and volume so low that might as well have not been on at all. TERRIBLE product. Returned it promptly.
i PURCHASED THIS KEY BOARD 3 MONTHS AGO AND i HAVE TO NOW GET A NEW ONE. i WILL GO WITH A DIFFERENT COMPANY, THE KEYS FADED AWAY SO THIS WAS A WASTE OF MY MONEY!!!!
This product is of such poor standards in today's world, it appeared I was trying to make a 1980's computer work. I tried installing on 4 different machines with different operating systems and none of them worked.
This is the 2nd Presto I have had, the first one lasted for at least 22 plus years, (cant recall exact number) Never had a problem and it was used every day and all day, it finally began to leak around the base slightly, and what had happened was over time the plastic stem in the base had deteriorated. MY new one has a metal type holding the base on.This makes wonderful coffee, quickly and keeps it hot all day, would certainly recommend this to everyone. It must be good to carry the same model all these years
I REALLY LIKE THE PRODUCT. THE SOUND IS GREAT AND IT IS SMALL AND EASY TO USE. HOWEVER I DID FIND IT DISAPPOINTING THAT THE LCD PANEL LOOKS AS THOUGH WHOMEVER HAD IT BRIEFLY STABBED IT WITH A PENCIL. I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT SAMSUNG WOULD HAVE REFURBISHED THAT PART AS WELL. IT HAS PUT ME OFF REFURBISHED ITEMS AS THIS IS MY ONLY EXPERIENCE. I DID RECIEVE MY PLAYER IN A TIMELY MANNER AND INTEND TO KEEP IT- JUST AN FYI TO OTHER SHOPPERS. THE ITEM MAY NOT BE IN THE SHAPE YOU EXPECT IF IT IS REFURBISHED.
I bought this as a replacement for a canon powershot 200camera. It is slick and perfect for daily use. I like especiallythat it is possible now to take arbitrary long movies and that one is notrestricted to 30 second clips. Both the picture and movie quality isgreat for such a slim camera.
Works great for our P500. It is just like the one that came with the camera. We had to replace ours after we left ours on vacation.
I give this player 2 stars because it was a very nice player for a few months before succumbing to the upgrader bug. I have had mine about 6 months now and am lucky to have it turn on properly in 1 try out of four. If I press the menu button without a feather-lite touch the unit shuts down completely and can take minutes to get working properly again. If you do buy, get an extended warranty.
This small, practical device did exactly what I wanted, converted my video cables so that I could connect them to a video switch box. Even local chain stores/computer dealers didn't have this. All I needed was something to change how the cable connected to the box so I could used one monitor with two computers and this fit the bill perfectly. Thank you.
My wife is disabled and has difficulty with fine motor control. Using even a large-button TV remote is difficult for her so this would have been an ideal item had it worked. While setup is not difficult, the unit would recognize her spoken commands only occasionaly. It would send random commands to the TV and change channels constantly without any user input. We tried every remedy outlined in the manual to correct the problems but after three days, we gave up. This remote was used only with one user and only for a TV, even though the manual claims that it will control several units and can work with four different user voices. We really wanted this thing to work and are very dissapointed that it does not.
I bought this cable for my iPad 3 to connect to my 46 in. Tv.Bought another 25 foot cable from another store and I had to throwThat one out.This is a thinner and more flexible than the one I tossed..very nice with a clear crisp 1080 hi-df pictureWith fantastic sound ...and what a great price!
I bought this to replace my Dell AIO960 and I like it so much better. It is more compact and prints better. It is quite and has great features. I would recommend this product to anyone that is looking for a reliable multi-function printer.
This cord was purchased at the same time as my wall mount. For the price you can't avoid an extra HDMI cable. Perfect for small patches and for nearby electronics
This was my First Spotting Scope and It's very nice has great field of view. I like that it came with a hard case, I wasn't worried about soft case. But it very crisp and clear. No Complaints, I will deffenetly be buying a another one with a larger more powerful field of view. I would refer this to anyone who loves the outdoors.
The player is great and a good value--but the earbuds are AWFUL. Too big and not shaped at all for comfort. They hurt and don't stay in. I bought this to use while walking and running and have to buy another set of headphones or earbuds. I am disappointed in the ones included with this set--I have seen better ones come with cheap brands.
It was a big hit last x-mas, but now it is collecting dust. After a few movies, the kids have grown bored. There is only so much one can do with the special effects. I was hoping that there would be software that can be used to jazz up the movie.
Those of us that have a HTPC in our living rooms or media rooms have to have some way to control it. There are a number of media center remotes to help accomplish this task, but they all seem to have some limitations, in addition to the frustration of setting them up. And most "wireless desktops" require you to use the arm of your lounge chair as the "desk" for the wireless mouse.This is where the DiNovo Edge comes in. Combining a sleek keyboard with an integrated touchpad that lends a touch of style to your HTPC. The unit is bluetooth for good range, rechargeable for the environment, and dead sexy to boot! This is probably the best wireless keyboard I've used in my media center, combining the responsiveness of a Logitech keyboard with an accurate optical touchpad. Battery life thus far has performed as advertised. Overall, if you can justify spending this kind of money on a keyboard/touchpad, I don't think you will be disappointed.
I've recently installed a ChannelPlus modulator system to distribute my TiVo, (first-generation) ReplayTV, and MythTV systems to all TVs in the house and was looking for a single brand/model remote that I could buy for each room to normalize controls for both "permanent residents" and visitors.Since I expect to purchase multiple units (1 for each room) cost was as important as ease of use. After reading numerous reviews, I selected the URC200...and purchased one to "test the waters." While I've only had the unit for a few days now, within the first hour it easily surpassed my expectations. The remote is the perfect size/weight - it feels substantial without being too heavy. The buttons are awesome. For me, it strikes the perfect blend of "full-featured" and "ease-of-use." Some of the other inexpensive HT remotes I viewed looked cramped with tons of buttons in a relatively small space. This unit is just right -- and guests seem to pick up its operation rather quickly.While it's true that there is some tedium to the programming, it really wasn't all that bad (think mobile phone SMS message typing)-- maybe 2 hours total for getting up to speed and programming all devices plus macros...and it only really needs to happen once. A computer interface would be nice, but I wasn't ever actually frustrated with the programming and it would likely have taken me extra time to install and configure any PC software anyway. Now I no longer need to "reaquaint" myself with the locations of the oft-used "skip/jump" and "replay" buttons whenever I switch between devices as equivalent functions now reside on the same programmable buttons for both devices.For folks with modulator systems, the macros rock since you can program the device buttons to also act as macros. In my case, if you hold down the "TiVo" button for 1.5sec (user-programmable delay) it will change the TV to channel 125 (the "TiVo" channel in my house) and change the remote to the appropriate device. Ditto with the other shared devices...no more having to remember which channel is which device!After reading the (rather sparse) manual, I've just ordered some INSTEON devices for lighting control and an X10 IR controller - which this remote contains pre-programmed codes for...so I look to using it to also control whole-home lighting.Bottom line is I'm thrilled with this controller and will be ordering 3 more once my renovations are complete!
This card works well for older Powerbooks. I have an older WallStreet powerbook, and this card is plug and play under OS 10.2.8. The security of this card isn't great (only operates under WEP security), but if you're on a small home based wi-fi network, this card serves the purpose admirably.
Purchased 3 of these units. They were NOT APC Genuine parts. The picture and the item description are both misleading and untrue.
This mouse is less cushiony than I expected, but works extremely well. I bought mine expecting purple only to receive black; functionally this is a non issue. It comfortable to use and durable enough to handle years of constant use.
Having used (and reviewed) the precursor G3 model, time came to step up from 4MP to 7 MP. No disappointment there - uncompressed RAW files come out beautifully, and can be tailored exquisitely with the enclosed software. The slighltly larger (2") LCD is sharp, bright & clear, and still (praise be) swivels as nicely as ever; the menus are crisply lucid; and my G3 accessories (tele lens, battery pack, etc) remain compatible. The display panel (at last) can be illuminated when light is dim, and that irksome view of the lens barrel that used to obstruct the optical viewfinder has been corrected (finally) by recessing the lens and relocating the finder. The consistently high-rated 4x zoom lens remains identical to that in the preceding models; it is claimed to have improved antireflective coating.The body is a bit smaller and lighter than the G3 or G5, but this still is no pocket camera; and that attractive black finish of the G5 has been changed back to the original silver color. Not so nice at all is the exact halving of the original excellent user instruction manual to pocket size. The English is as lucid as ever, but now barely readable in half-size font; and the tight binding doesn't keep the book open at a page - a real pain! To be PC, one now gets two pint-size manuals in the box - one English and one Spanish. Fortunately, you can download the full size printing from the Canon website - but couldn't those pdf files have been included in the accompanying CD? Likewise the software manual, disfigured by a "Copy" watermark on each page.Don't be fooled by the accessory tele, wide and macro lenses - these require a separate adapter, bringing their cost close to that of an SLR lens. In other words, if 4x zoom doesn't meet your needs, spring for a digital SLR! Overall, not yielding to the 8MP race (which has not reviewed well), the 7MP sensor seems to fare much better in reviews, with the G6 offering the sharpest resolution and minimal color fringing. It will take jerky "movies", but if you are at all serious, use a camcorder. This top-rated prosumer camera has SLR-like manual controls; but it needs a much higher quality printed manual to clarify the many features - you'd never figure out that the flash button converts the current image from JPEG to RAW, for instance.Visible cost-trimming measures such as half-size manuals printed on cheap paper, downsized frame, and skimpy 32MB memory card can only raise concerns about invisible corner cutting of the camera's innards. Time will tell.
it's a nice hip pack with the water bottle and extra lens pack. works great in the woods.
I use this drive often at school with video production/digital editing work. It's a decent drive with a fair amount of space (although in about three weeks we already maxed it out and had to buy another one) . . . However, we noticed lately that many times it just can't keep up when you're playing, oh say, a movie through an editing suite. This gets rather annoying when you have to get your project on tape that instant and the drive just won't cooperate.If you're looking at finding a place to store files from digital editing (it'll gobble up your internal drive faster than you can say &quot;After Dark&quot;), I'd suggest looking at some others first. But if you don't need it for something quite that intense on the drive, I'd say it was a pretty good choice
Though the NC function not as good as Philips HN 110, its case is the most beautiful and well designed I have seen. The headphone itself also looks a lot better in quality than Jabra C820s and Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7. The NC functions satisfactorily on the plane. But my experience is that HN 110 has the least amount of hiss while a great NC.
This is a solid product. Great alternative to overhead openers and tracks. Easy to install. This is one of a very few residential jackshaft openers and it lives up to the brand.
Says its a cat6 but i purchased a different one that is cat 5e and it works better then this cable.S*** my wifi works better then this cable. Do not buy waist your money your better off with wifi.
Although it served the purpose, it is a poor quality wire . I would rather pay some additional amount to get a good quality wire. In my case wire keeps breaking every time you twist the wire.
These aren't quite as quality as the more expensive brand-name versions, but they get the job done just the same (and for a fraction of the price). Just mind that you don't get ink on your fingers when you unpackage them, as the cartridges tend to leak a little when they aren't strapped into your printer. Once they're installed, though, they seem to work just fine.
Fiber optic cable with a stout cover that will keep the cable from breaking over repeated use and movement. Best used for setups which are not permanent.
I don't know what everyone is talking about when they break and how it doesn't work on their tibook. I use a 1ghz Tibook with the que 80gb and love it. I even switch from my pc to my powerbook all the time without any problems. I video edit and it is plenty fast for me. I recomend this hardrive.
Nice, thick, solid, shielded cable. Sounds great with my stereo and at a good price, this is hard to pass up. I'll have to get a couple more for the movie stereo and garage stereo.
This is a great camera in that you can catty it everywhere. However, I have been VERY disappointed in the image quality. The review at www.megapixel.net really bears this out.
Unreal sound quality... Like Aaron (below) I was initially pissed at having almost no sound at all.. Hit the touch controls on the right speaker and Bam-Bam... I just love them..... Dump the factory default speakers... get these and enjoy.
my computer is now my music center. I send out to another room MP3's and web cast radio shows. It took me under 5 minutes to set up
My polarizer ended up being a Bower, not Sakar. That did not really matter as much as the spots that appeared when shooting RAW. These spots arent noticable until you see the pictures, but they show up as small circular discolorations especially noticable against light backgrounds. I suspect the filter is dirty (I know its not a lens problem). Anyway, It can probably be cleaned, but they should have sent the correct, Clean polarizer. Its a cheap piece of glass and you get what you pay for. You are better off with just about any other option
Yes - this is a sleek and sophisticated cable. I used it to connect my mac mini and LCD TV. Turns out (by luck) that the cable matches the mac in color and texture - a big plus - and feels like a quality product (not my typical experience with Belkin). The price was reasonable.
Works fast, good connection. Long cable is convenient for larger spaces. I had mine connected to my xbox for xbox live, works well. Good buy.
For the price of about $50 new, I was happy with it. It was my first mp3 player and it fulfilled my basic needs as I worked out on an exercise bike.
I use these binoculars for spotting at football games. They're clear, good field of vision and a great value for the price. Searched several different ones before buying these and I am very happy with the purchase.
I saved more than half the retail price plus free shipping and i did'nt have to pay any sales tax. The item came brand new and works perfect, you can't get a better deal anywhere else.
I bought this item and it didn't work right out of the box. I returned it and got a replacement - it worked great for about 6 weeks, used only about a dozen times. It no longer works and the return period has expired. I do not recommend this product, seems to have significant quality issues.
Love that this product came in white. Beautiful simple design. I had to go back and forth between AT&T and Netgear a little bit to set up.-(AT&T wants you to rent their product.) Very happy with it!! It is fast and works great!!
I just received and set up this unit. First let me say setup was very easy and painless.The product works, I now have a notebook that operates wirelessly.That is about the extent of my praise. One major drawback for me is the limitted distance. This isn't a complaint about this product so much as it is a complaint about wireless routers/base stations in general.What makes it such a problem with this product is that as far as I can tell there is no way to increase the range. Products like the &quot;Cantenna&quot; won't attach to the basestation or PC card whereas most units such as Linksys do.Also, the wired PC connected to the router now has apparent DNS issues. When visiting a web site I frequently get the old IE Cannot find server message. Refreshing 1-10 times fixes the problem, but it is now a persistent problem. I have disabled my software firewall so that isn't the problem.If I was to do it again (and I may return the unit) I would go with Linksys simply because they are a dominant player, their products have good 3rd party support and they seem to work well.
Purchased as a factory refurb and very nice low price. Unit was exactly as described. Works fine. Seller was prompt on fulfilling and shipping the order.
Don't get me wrong; the Coby's are a decent $5 pair of headphones. If you're really that cheap, though, go on and shell out for the $10 J-buds instead - the sound is 15% sharper.
Excellent printer and ink. It uses less ink than my previous Epson. Great print quality, clear and no smudging, even on cheap paper.
It was a user friendly part to install. My husband was able to install this without any difficulty, therefore saving the expense of a repair man.
This FM transmitter works. Its signal is weak, so volume on MP3 player AND on car radio both have to be pretty high. The power source only powers the transmitter, not the MP3 Player. Sound quality is good, to my untrained ear. Switching back to radio can be jarring if you forget to turn volume back to normal level. Otherwise, no complaints. It works with my iPod as well as a Creative Zen Stone MP3 player.
Kingston ValueRAM worked in my old eMachines T4510 on first installation and improved the response time noticeably.I originally bought it for an old hp Pavilion a412n desktop, but when inserted into its motherboard, the hp would cycle on and off every second once turned on.
Install was truly very easy (you never know until you try it, but this one really was). 2007 Tacoma with the JBL 6-disc changer. I mounted mine above the back trim piece behind the glove box on some velcro and secured the wires with wire ties. The instructions and other reviews make it sound like you give up one of the 6 CD slots when using this connector. That is not the case. When you plug in your iPhone your stereo automatically goes into a second "DISC" mode, which has 9 "discs". In this mode each "disc" is a play list. Play list / disc #8 is 'direct' which means you can control what songs play from your iPhone. The others are whatever other 8 playlists you have on your iphone. All the dash and steering wheel controls work. You can switch back to the 6 CD changer just by hitting the "DISC" button on your stereo. Your iPhone continues to charge. Lots of cool features like auto-charging shutoff after 30 minutes when the vehicle is shut off. It's a great kit. Cheap, easy install, highly functional. Highly recommended.
I really like this pressure cooker. It saves lots of time when I make soup. Easy to use as well.
Living in an urban area may have affeceted its performance, but the sound quality just wasn't there, there was always a background hiss & poor reception.
I got the Belkin Hi-Speed 10 foot USB cable because I thought I might have to place my new scanner away from the computer. Fortunately, that wasn't the case, so I didn't need to use it. However, if I ever do need a 10 foot USB cable for something, it will be here, and that's a good thing to have on hand, so I'm glad I bought it, just in case.
What a great sounding speaker. I love it. This is a quality product, if sound is important to you. This stereo speaker performs absolutely great with the Zune connected, or two other sound sources with (Red/White stereo input, connections only) controled by the unit remote. Has the Zune Video (Yellow Out) as well.But it is all about the sound. - WOW, Great job, on that. - 100w Discrete power, self contained power amplification. It is performing as they intended - GREAT. Awsume discounted price because the Zune Player has been discontinued. So plug it into your I-Pod with a Mini Plug. or buy a used Zune for a cheap price. It is all a great deal. Going for $200.00 220.00 price range - used to be more than twice to three times that price. I bought my Zune at the pawn shop for $60.00 bucks with no regrets. Dated July 19, 2012.If you enjoy great sound- discrete sound, you will love this. ZAF makes very high end speakers and that shows in this product. They did their part right, for sure.
I purchased this camera late into the Christmas season and the delivery was made just in time, very pleased with the order handling.Bought this camera for two main reasons: ease of operation and carry and resistance to water, sand and mud damage. We have not put it to the test yet but are planning a long treck subject to rain and snow. Hope to get some great shots and return with the camera in good condition.
ProsHas played everything so far without skipsPriceConsNO FREAKING REMOTE!!!No "scan" capability when listening to MP3'sBig pause between songs when listening to MP3'sOverall it's a pretty good unit for the price but it's missing some things that should be standard (like scanning). And I chose this model over others because it was supposed to have a remote.
I first started out with digital, but was drawn to the world of lomography and holga-graphy. I thought the package would take forever to get here because of the arrival estimate, but it came in quite fast. I bought the kit for $50, and thought it was a good invesment--the package came in with the camera, several manuals, batteries, tape, 120 film and a great book from the lomography society featuring holga shots, tips and tricks. I am almost done with the first film and can't wait to see how it turns out.There is one downside though. The Holga camera I bought was a 120 CFN, which uses different colored flashes. I was very disappointed that the flash did not work! I tried changing batteries--nada. It sucks to have a 120 CFN with a non-working flash; I mean, the color flash is the defining characteristic of this model! The Holga is an awesome camera because you never know what you'll get image-wise, but please don't expect that it will WORK because after all, it is just a cheap plastic toy camera...
Gave as a gift, she really loves it! Sound is very good. It's a bit smaller than I realized. The ipod touch 4 gen fits in it, but we had to take the cover off the ipod to get it to stay in the dock. Love that it charges even when in use.
I have had nothing but a pleasurable experience with my new laptop. I am kinda glad the stupid burglars stole my old laptop...I didn't know what I was missing. I haven't bought any HD DVD's yet, so I don't know how well it plays them. My wife, who is techno. illiterate, said she didn't know what the hype was about hi def and didn't know if she would be able to tell the difference in picture quality anyway. I left my laptop on for a while when she was near it and the "aquarium" screen saver came up. She immediately asked me if the computer was hi def., which I replied it was. If she noticed it, there's a big difference. There's a lot to brag about on this machine...would take a lot of time. I would recommend it to anyone. I payed $2099.00. I think it came out at $2999.00. I believe I got a good deal.
received this machine and found it did not copy vhs tapes without pixelizing, i sent it back and asked for a replacement. the second one came while i was away, i had someone send me a picture of the box..it looked like someone played football with it. i sent it back...was told there has been a problem with this model and shipment would be stopped and looked into...
Great product. Blows away the Belkin KVM I was using. Two computers on one monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer - no problems.
Perhaps my being a retired electrical engineer (including a systems engineer on wireless cell phone systems) for 30 years makes a difference, but I found these headphones to be excellent and crystal clear. I use them frequently. Perhaps I can provide some info to help others improve the quality of the problems they are experiencing. I am not associated with the seller, manufacturer or any other business involved. I am simply a satisfied customer. I wanted to buy a couple more sets and was disappointed to see these are no longer available.The headphones are comfortable, the sound is clear and clean and I have not had any interference problems or noise or loss of signal even when I walk into other rooms and go to the other side of the house.But here are my two cents on causes and how to avoid or correct problems the other customers are reporting.The 900 MHZ RF is much safer for humans than any of the GHZ frequencies such as those used on cell phones today.. (see info for that below).Placement of the wireless headphone base unit is very important. If you set your unit on or near other electronic or electrical devices, you can pick up noise and interference from the AC and power transformers in each device. If you have ever laid your cell phone near the computer when you are listening to the computer audio and then heard the interference when your cell phone rings... this is similar the interference I am describing. The same applies if you run your cords and cables across other electrical cords, outlets, power strips or other eletrical equipment. You can induce noise simply by having a cable near or laying on other cables or wiring. Your AC power source may already be carrying noise from other electrical devices plugged in elsewhere in the home or worse if you are in an apartment building. The quality of your electrical ground in your main fuse box is another factor.Some of the more expensive power strips sold at Best Buy can help to some extent in minimizing noise feedback depending on the quality of your AC and ground. Some of your DVD players, TV's, cable boxes, wireless alarm systems, dimmer units and other units can produce both AC noise, RF noise and Electromagnetic interference. As I mentioned, try to set the unit where it is not picking up noise or interference.Sometimes, bad wiring connections in your AC outlets can be a problem... but this is something you should not mess with unless you are qualified to work on electricity and never on a hot circuit without shutting off the power at the main breaker box. But I have worked with many electricians who have no idea how to do a quality ground, isolated ground or dedicated ground and think they can tie everything back to neutral and depend on the electrical companies transformer ground. A very bad practice I have seen nationwide in every major city and major electrical contracting company. Read up on it so you can at least be better informed and can judge the quality of work you are paying for. Never assume.(If your unit is near a noisy AC line in the wall, it may interfere with your reception.) Try moving your unit around to other locations and other outlets and you can try to use different jack connections to plug your unit into. Or purchase a higher quality cable or wire. I simply use the cable which came with the unit and plug the jack into the headphone jack on the front of the TV.There is a button in the center of the right headphone which turns on the headphone power. The headphones will not sync until it detects sound from the TV and takes a second. The base unit will light up when it does. You can also press the button in the center of the left headphone to sync the sound and change the audio channel to a less noisy frequency. There is also a volume control on the left headphone which is nearly impossible to see, but it is there on the lower side of the left headphone. My sound is crystal clear.In the past, long before I bought these headphones, I had some older VCR's and TV's which had an internal amp, poor internal wiring or cold solder joints and power supplies that started going bad and I could heard noise on recorded tapes and TV programs caused by those problems. You might want to plug in another earphone or wired head phone to check and see if you can hear the noise through them. This will let you know if the noise is coming from the source or RF interference.Like any other device, if you have other electronics using similar frequencies, you can get interference, noise and loss of signal transmission quality. Some cordless home phones, pagers and other wireless devices may be interfering with your signal. You can check this by powering down other devices in your house to see if this improves your headphone performance.By powering them down, I mean unplugging them from AC or taking out the batteries because many devices are still producing interference even though they are turned off. Devices such as cordless phones, other wireless devices like other headphones, computers, printers, keyboards, mouse, entertainment systems, pagers, cell phones, wireless speakers, wireless networks and routers, wireless ceiling fans, wireless controls for just about anything imaginable, etc. By doing this while wearing the headphones and listening to your TV or stereo, you can identify the culprit which is interfering with your headphones. As I mentioned, you will have to unplug or remove the batteries of these devices because some of them continue to transmit even when turned off. My HP printer/fax/scanner is a good example. Even when powered down and software disabled wireless features, it interferes with my wireless keyboard and mouse until I unplug the HP from power.As a last resort, you can try turning off breakers to see which set of outlets might be causing the problem.... or it could be a neighbor as the source or overhead power lines, a nearby cell site, your electrical utility, a CB or Ham Radio being used by a neighbor or a neighbor with a wireless computer network and other such strong sources of RF or electromagnetic interference.Back to the gigahertz frequencies, this is actually more likely to pick up interference than this 900 MHZ band because most of the newer products are now in the GHZ band. The GHZ frequencies are more hazardous to your health because it is in the microwave frequency bands which can cause disruption and mutation to human cellular structures such as cancers. You should limit your length of exposure to those band ranges, never use one of those ear mounted phones and if you have to use a cell phone, get one with an extendable antenna and limit your use to short, infrequent calls. Children and teens under 21 are more susceptible to cellular damage and cancers because they are still growing. The younger they are, the higher the risk. Children using cell phones casually for anything other than an emergency is not a good thing. One of your first warning signs of problems is poor memory or headaches but you may not have any warnings. So when dealing with wireless devices, the less you use in the GHZ band, the better for you. Not all new inventions, electronics and innovations are good for you. It may seem like the latest and greatest of technology, but there may be health and other ramifications you may not realize. There is much too much money involved for corporations benefiting from the sale of these technologies so don't expect them to say anything negative about their products. This goes for the safety practices of most industries these days including pharmaceuticals, food production, vaccines, vehicles, chemicals, household goods, transportation, etc.Research and become better informed about the products you use and don't wait for gov't agencies and large corporations to warn you.
I rate this product at a 4 because they do sound good and are about $10.00 cheaper online than in the store but the quality of the store bought ones are a tad bit better. Overall they will produce powerful sound and clean highs.
If you're looking for headphones around 100-150 dollars and looking to get the best deal like I was, this is the review for you.There are many aspects of this pair of headphones that make it stand out.Sound Quality: With an unique sound-stage, comparably different from other headphones such as Sennheisers, it's a quality of sound that I prefer over other headphones. These headphones are ideal for people who enjoy rock, hip hop, and electronic music. (I cannot attest for the others because there are many genres I have not heard on these headphones.) It has great bass, a perfect amount for your music listening needs (doesn't thump, not too murky). Bass and sound quality becomes more defined and clear as more hours are spent on the headphones. (You can just leave them playing for hours at a time -- This is called the burn in period.) These headphones require a large amount of burn-in time/use to improve sound quality.Sound Isolation/Leakage: I find that these headphones don't leak sound at all at reasonable/slightly high volumes. I don't listen to incredibly loud music so I'm not sure if it leaks sound. I haven't had a single complaint. (I would hope so, since it's a closed pair of headphones) A decent volume on the headphones drown out all sound around you, perfect for that office worker or that college student looking to listen to music while doing work.Size/Portability: These headphones are of a medium size, not incredibly large, but not very portable. If you're looking for portability, you probably have better options than the DJ1's. The DJ1's come with a little carrying bag with the Ultrasone logo. If you're looking to carry around the headphones, it's a decent accessory to have. The bag offers no protection unfortunately, (unlike the DJ1 Pro's, a step-up, that comes with a carrying case) so I'd be careful just in case.Style: They're a nice white color but for those of you who don't know, the DJ1's has a twin, the HFI-580. It is reportedly the same pair of headphones, except with a silver finish and with a straight cable. You have two good choices of style, same quality headphones, and I'm sure you'll like one or the other.Comfort: This is the biggest drawback of the headphones. The headphones are awkwardly padded with leather cushion on the top of the headphones. At first I found it painful to wear after about an hour or so. I may just have a big head but other people also report some comfort issues with the headphones. I find that after some use, the padding loosens up a bit to make it a bit more bearable. I can now wear it for about 3 hours non-stop before I take it off from some discomfort and sweaty ears. (Sweaty ears are pretty common for closed headphones.) If you're looking for headphones to wear for hours without end, look elsewhere because these are probably not the best choice. (Again, I'm not sure if people with smaller heads have a better time with comfort but these reviews are all based on personal experience.)Value: All in all, this is a great bang for your buck. The price apparently fluctuates (It was priced at 125 at the time of my purchase, and it is currently around 150 USD. If you can get a good deal on these headphones, it is definitely worth your time.This was a review by PKayy! Comment with any questions!
I used ReadPlease - a super program that reads back anything you past into it - to edit my novels. I enjoy the headphones because it keeps me focused. I was using the earbud styles (...)and running through them because they just too flimsily made. Plus, when you are editing for 13 hours straight having the buds in you ear begins to make me feel like I have earaches.These are SUPER. First, Sony -- enough said. They are VERY lightweight. I often forget I have them on, so when I am going for long hours, these are so easy. They have nice long slid adjustments so they will fit any head in comfort.But comfort means nothing if you are getting muffled or distorted sound. Not that case. I love is the deep, rich base, yet the treble is pure, too.So these are more than worth the price, giving you real comfort and sound for pennies.
This is a great trackball with no noticeable delay and smooth operation under Windows 7.However, under Mac OS X 10.5, it is another story. Choppy movement is common at even 1x tracking speed when moving slowly. At very slow speed (like when trying to place the insertion beam between two characters), the cursor intermittently jumps ahead a few pixels, slows to a crawl, jumps again, and even stops altogether (!) while the trackball continues to move. This is so annoying, that I needed to turn the acceleration down to 1x to minimize the effects.As mentioned, under Windows 7, the movement is smooth and solid. The trackball itself is a little light, so more flicks than one are required to move it across two 1920 wide screens. It would be nicer if it was a bit heavier. It also falls out if the track ball is overturned (such as when carrying it), but this makes it easy to clean and pop back in its socket.The battery drain is minimal, still at full charge after over a month of use.The button placement is good for the forward and backward buttons, but by default, they're mapped what makes sense to me. It's easy to re-map the frontmost one to "back" and the rear one to "forward", if that also feels more natural to you, as it does to me (especially since the thumb naturally rests on the frontmost button and the common case is to want to "go back" rather than forward).There is a nice button to both click and lock it down at once, but it's placement is less-than-optimal, making it awkward to reach without completely repositioning the hand and possibly even looking down. This great feature would be much more useful if the button were in an easily-accessible location. Similarly, the tiny scroll up and scroll down buttons are above and below the scroll wheel, making them awkward to reach quickly and without looking. They work great when pressed -- it's just finding them that's a pain.Right-click is to the right side of the track ball and works well.Finally, the scroll wheel is one of the best I've used (although not the best). I like the way it moves very quickly if acceleration is turned on. (Although it's odd that the movement and acceleration settings are separate for scroll Up and scroll Down -- it would be much better to not have to change the setting in two places.) The biggest issue with the scroll wheel is that it moves so minutely at normal speeds -- several clicks (5) of the wheel are required to even move a single line at the highest speed setting (it's far worse at the lower settings).The jury's still out as far as build quality and reduced wrist stress. But after 45 days, I'd say it's working OK. Just barely usable on a Mac in 1920 x 1200 mode.
I am almost embarrassed to say that I actually bought the Rio Riot thinking that it was a state of the art player. After I unpacked it, it occurred to me that only Howard Hughes could have possibly built a bigger player.I thought that for 400 dollars I would be buying an MP3 player that I could work out with. Little did I realize that the only workout I would be getting would be lugging this thing around. Forget about jogging with it. I defy anyone to tell me where this albatross can be attached during any activity. I hardly think that a CD sized unit is sleek or well designed. However, if you want a player that resembles an X-Box controller then this is it. I should have realized that this massively-sized player was more at home rack-mounted in a home stereo system when I saw the size of the included headphones. Forget earbuds, I've seen pilots fly planes with smaller headphones then the set that comes with the player.As far as battery life, it barely survives a 4 hour plane flight. To make matters worse, the AC charger is not designed for portability and a separate proprietary USB cable is required for synching. If you travel I would strongly suggest that you save your receipt.The synching process is also a huge disappointment. The software is adequate but it's lack of intelligent synching is unforgivable. There should be no circumstance that allows duplicate files to be imported into the player.I've read with a great deal of amusement how those that love the player seem to downplay the pathetically slow importing process via the USB connection. Perhaps somebody needs to point out to the good folks at SonicBlue that Firewire (IEEE 1394) is available - a concept not lost on those at Apple and their iPod. Then perhaps instead of waiting the "5-6" hours that some feel is acceptable, we too can enjoy 10min transfer times while the player also charges itself via the firewire connection. Admittedly, a 10gig transfer is not an everyday occurrence but why should we have to wait longer than necessary when improved technology is available. I seriously doubt that many of us still use parallel port printers although I'm sure that the apologists here would also argue that a few more minutes per page is just fine, I mean after all how many pages do we normally print at any one time. The decision to use USB 1.0 instead of firewire makes just about as much sense except to those who favor a 56k modem over a T1 line.The navigation system to find files is the one bright spot in an otherwise disappointing player. The menus are well laid out in the display. Yet even here there are problems. The backlight is simply horrible. The readability is marginal at best as the backlight, a misnomer, merely causes an outline of the text to be illuminated.Let Sonicblue design a music jukebox with synching integration similar to iTunes and the iPod. Merely connecting the iPod via a firewire cable causes an automatic synching to occur. This is a feature that is sorely missed in my Rio Riot.Perhaps I would have been more content had I not been exposed to and been able to use an Apple iPod. The iPod's mere existance certainly should have shown the developers at Sonicblue just what possibilities existed. I would gladly forgo the 10gig difference in order to get a player which is less than half as big, portable, much better designed, and truly the industry standard. I can't imagine anybody using the term "intuitive controls" and "Rio Riot" in the same sentence, let alone after using an iPod. Thankfully, Xplay from Mediafour allows the iPod to be used in a Windows environment.This is not meant to be a "promotion" of the iPod or a Mac vs. PC thing (I happily use both) but rather an illustration of how the Rio Riot should be judged - not solely according to what it can do, but also how it compares to other similarly priced MP3 hard drive players.
I upgraded from a E8400 to Q9550 processor a few weeks ago using Artic Silver 5. My CPU Temp, at idle, is 29 degrees according to HW Monitor by CPUID, using an after market cooler. I couldn't be happier. I used a very small amount after cleaning both surfaces with rubbing alcohol then polishing compound. The polishing compound deep cleaned both surfaces removing a large amount of dirt that was not touched by the alcohol.
Device works fine, across the room as advertised. It's a pain to install but once accomplished the Widcomm drivers are much superior to Microsoft's.Here is how I got it to work:1) From the Device Manager, uninstall any bluetooth devices, if you had any previously2) Reboot3) Run the Belkin Widcomm install program (download from Belkin's support web-site) with the adapter -not- connected.4) When the install software asks you to connect the adapter, click on "Cancel" and still do not insert the adapter.5) Reboot6) Insert BT adapter7) Within the Device Manager, click on the Belkin Bluetooth entry within Bluetooth Radios and do the following:a. Right click-> Properties -> Driver tab -> Update driver.b. Install from a specific location - > Don't search. I will choose the driver to install -> Select the 2nd Belkin BT device (the unchecked one because this is the Widcomm one, the checked device driver is the Microsoft one).8) Reboot9) Widcomm BT initial configuration software runs by itself. If it doesn't and BT adapter is not seen, reboot.Although I have Logitech's BT base that comes with their excellent MX900 BT mouse, I like this adapter because it sits in the USB slot out of sight and does not take up any desk room.It's very convenient to hotsyn my Palm PDA as well as to send files quickly to other computers.
I dont actually have this particular mobo but I have to warn people about to purchase a Asus mobo in the US, their support is HORRIBLEnot to mentioned they made really hard for you to contact them , when you finally trying to create a case, they give you "Server is busy, try again later" and then i tried to calling route waited for 2 hoursmaybe its not a requirement to call support when Asus is making good product but eventually this can be a factor on how people make buying decisions
Let me start off by saying, this is easily the best looking LCD HDTV you can get. I stood infront of about 20 different types and this Sharp, and one JVC tv looked the best.I am using a HDMI cable for my HD Cable Box and wow. Top notch. I used a componant cables for my DVD player and it looks better than I thought. I can't wait til DVD players can start using 720p or 1080i.The menus on this baby are so good looking and clear that they make your mouth water. Seriously. This is an easy TV to set up, plus it comes with different viewing settings like movie, game and several others.When I first took this baby out of the box, I saw no plugs. Then I took this cover off in the back and poof, there they are. This TV comes with a couple of accessories that allow you to hide cables, so, just another plus.I can go on, and on, and on about this TV.The only down side about it is probably the remote. I set my cable box to it, and well, the buttons are way to sensitive. I press down, and I go down two channels. I press seven, I get seventy-seven. That's it. Nothing more about the remote.Also there is a timer feature.As far as HD hook ups go, it has:(1) HDMI(1) DVI(2) ComponantI hope I was able to sway your choice torwards this masterpiece, Sharp Aquos 32", your my baby.
If you are introverted, don't buy a MobiBlu cube, people see it and want to know what it is without fail wherever I go. They will try to engage you in conversation and want to touch the cube. Once they find out it's an MP3 player, they shake their head in disbelief. It's roughly one inch square. They could probably make these even smaller but why, they'd be less usable and harder to manipulate.In the gym I see people struggle with their oversized iPods (iPaid2much is a better name!) latched onto their arms like some plastic, electronic leech. The Mobiblu cube hangs neatly below your neckline via the supplied ear phone cord and is so light, you don't even notice it after a short while. If I am doing some very strenuous or exercising with lots of movement, just a quick tuck of the Mobiblu inside the shirt keeps it neatly and safely stowed for about anything you can think of.Things I really like about the cube is that it recharges quickly. I can take 100's of songs with me to the gym, more than I can even listen to in the two hours I'm there. The sound is easily shaped to anyone's tastes and the construction is very sturdy, I was quite impressed by that when I first pulled it out of the box. The buttons have a nice tactile feel with sure clicks. The OLED blue screen is extremely bright and can be adjusted to further conserve battery life.All in all, I think this is the best MP3 for the active person. This is the MP3 player that Apple wishes they were building.
They great,good price,fast service,quick delivery.. need i say more.I would do business with them anytime. I love amazon and there sellers!!
I'm not sure what a lot of these other users are talking about. I have put about 10 of these units in place at various clients, including five in the same office space. Never any signal trouble. In my experience, as long as the receiver isn't too far from the keyboard and mouse, it works fine.
Excellent Cable. Perfect connection, very nice connectors, well made.The gray color is not dark, it's medium to light gray.Overall, excellent.
I believe this camera excels in everything. It takes really great shots and you have the control to do many things. Canon hit the ball hard with this camera. One problem is the quick freeze before you take a shot, hard to shoot an action photo.
Unreliable with certain connections, mostly my Power Mac G4 and PS3. Linksys e3000 router achieves reliable gigabit connections to the same machines over the same cables.Turning the systems down to 10/100 allows a connection, but if everything is left on auto, they report no physical connection with the switch. I'm guessing it has something to do with the eco-green-low-energy-cable-length "feature" they're hawking on the page. Yes - we wouldn't want it sucking up three watts ALL the time just in case we might want to do some networking once in a while. Since it's a "dumb" layer two device, there is no user configuration available, and no way to tell it to just work without the apparently untested energy voodoo.My conclusion - OK for a desktop setup and uplinking to decent equipment on the backend, but don't let it near long or wall-installed runs. It is inadequate for infrastructure; look for other brands.--Update--Turns out I had misread the keystone jacks I had installed in my walls, accidentally producing crossover cables (T568A-T568B) between the clients and the switch. I'm guessing the failure to connect at 1000 Mbps had something to do with a conflict from auto-negotiation happening simultaneously at both ends. Even though it should not have caused a failure (gigabit equipment is supposed to auto-detect crossover cables and adjust), I was going to chalk it up to "my fault" and come back to change my rating, but then the switch suddenly died. So the two stars stand. Performance was good, but it has an auto-negotiation flaw and it died on me.
This is my first digital camera. Its photographic performance is amazing and very comparable to a conventional camera. Its extraordinary size makes it so convenient to have it with you almost all the time - which means you miss fewer "Kodak Moments". One always wants a longer battery life, but I do wish that it had a cradle to charge it rather than having to remove the battery each time. Nevertheless, on balance, an outstanding piece of technology !!!!
For those of us that want better sound but don't want the hassle of mounting a 5.1 system this is ideal. Plugs right into my TV's audio jacks and *Presto* GREAT SOUND. This gives new life to Halo and my favorite DVD's. If you want great sound at a great price these are your best option. Plus they look great paired with my XBOX!
If you are looking for a PCI graphic card with TV option, your search should stop here. This ATI AIW 64MB PCI card was a perfect solution for my Dell dimension 2400 XP home (it doesn't have AGP). First, I disabled my integrated display- installed the card- and the program/driver from the included CD (I didn't have to download from ATI), and I was watching TV on my computer in no time, and I love the GUIDE PLUS+ feature where you can click the TV program guide to select channels!! I'm sure there are plenty of powerful graphic cards out there for hardcore gamers, but this one does the job for me perfectly.
This is my second experience with the 530T. The first time I bought it through an alarm shop and this time through Amazon. Both times the module worked flawlessly. At times with my first module, it would only roll windows up partially up from fully open so I would have to dis-arm then re-arm the alarm once or even twice to get it all the way closed. It may have just been sub-par car battery condition.Great convenience.
I bought these headphones for my husband who works out and runs every day. They were uncomfortable and the sound quality was not very good. Didn't take long for the sound to go out in one of the earphones.
Purchased the class 6 card to get faster pictures on digital camera. Worked fine on the new Casio camera, but will not work in my older Minolta digital camera as I hoped it would.
I do not always need $20 in MS points, so the $10 and $5 increment cards allow me to get just what I need!
All the film I ordered was well packed. This vendor even tells you the expiration date in the description! Excellent film, quick ship, I am thrilled with this vendor. Highly Recommended.
Very happy with this stand for my Kindle fire. It has a lot of adjustments and compacts nicely for travel. Looks like it would work good with a bunch of different "tablets", would recommend.
Just installed 2GB of RAM today and it couldn't have been easier. 2 screws, a pair of anti-static cuffs and about 3 minutes. I popped in the rail, cleaned out my case with an air compresor and a vacuum ( which dropped the core temperature 20 degrees) buttoned it back up, reconnected all the wires booted it up and everything ran perfectly. I will be purchasing another 2 GB to replace the factory dell units ASAP! This thing is flying with 3GB can't wait to see 4GB.
I bought this USB drive 8 months ago on Amazon for $13. I immediately hooked it onto my key chain. At first everything was great. I loaded it up with TrueCrypt and put my PGP keys on it (which are used to encrypt my backups to Mozy, among other things). Then, about 2 months ago I noticed a crack on the loop portion of the drive (the part that connects to the key chain). Even with the crack there it seemed to stay on the key chain with out a problem. Once I noticed I should have backed up the data on it, however being lazy I didn't. As Murphy's Law would have it, it eventually fell off. Luckily I found it about a week later, but by that time I had already revoked my PGP keys and setup Mozy to use new ones (which requires a full backup, which can take several days).All in all, its poor key chain loop construction gave me a good weeks worth of worry and frustration. If you don't keep important or sensitive data on this drive then it is recommended as it worked well with my Windows XP and Vista machines, as well as Mac OS X. If you do value the information you put on this drive then I recommend finding one that will stay on your key chain longer than 7 months.
I love this tester. I bought several testers together at the same time, and I use this one most often. It is small, easy to use, and accurate as far as all my comparative testing indicates. It doesn't require its own battery which is great (seems like it uses a tiny bit of charge from whatever remains on the battery being tested -- I have only found it insufficient to run the tester and light up the lights when the battery is ultra-dead). Tests both regular and rechargeables - knowing where your rechargeables stand is very useful. As mentioned by other reviewers, it's important to wait for the final readout: The first moment you place a battery in the electrodes, all 5 LEDs light up for a half second - don't mistake this for the test result. It just indicates the tester has enough current from the battery to run the test. Wait another couple seconds after the 5 LEDs go dark again, and THEN the test result comes back. With this tester, I went through all the loose batteries in drawers, unused devices, the wife's various wicker baskets for stray items, and I was able to sort out what still has charge and what gets thrown out. Now all batteries are in one place, along with this tester. Knowledge is power.
exact product at an affordable price w a smooth transaction
I spent a long time figuring out why it wasn't working right. If you have problems with it not working at all, use the customer support at Dymo and search for USB or however you connected. It will then give instructions on how to reload the drivers which worked great. Also, make sure your label roll is TIGHT on the spool. Mine was a little loose and that really fouled it up. Now that I have it set up right it is great. You can add graphics and such to your labels. The labels also come in other colors.
I purchased the DVR90VE from Amazon about a year ago (12/2004).It is a very good unit for the money and relatively easy to use, but it has asevere media compatibility problem -- difficult to find out which DVD-R & -RWmedia will work with it, and since media production has moved to higher speeds,it is increasingly hard to find the slower media that works (1-4x -R, 1-2x -RW).I recently ran into these same media compatibility problems that many others have encountered and reported here when I ran out of my original DVD-R spindle that was purchased a while back. Were it not for media incompatibility and the lame customer support for this issue, I would give the unit 5 stars.These problems appear to be the fault of the original firmware in the machine, which only allows DVD-R 1-4x and DVD-RW 1-2x media to be used for recording. I do not yet understand why they did not then make provisions for using faster and faster media that would become available, but evidently they didn't.One can go to their US website [...], but there is no information regarding this media compatibility problem. The only information available there is a PDF of the user's manual (which is also not helpful regarding this issue, since it does not stress in any way that the rated speed of the media is critical. There are no media compatibility FAQ pages or firmware update notices, and typing in the machine model DVR90VE gets you nothing. This website is a waste of time outside of contacting them by email.I emailed them an inquiry and got a response 4 days later advising me to call the customer service number regarding the firmware update, which is supposedly operational 7 days a week. I had tried calling them a few times earlier in the year when I encountered the media compatibility problem, but was never able to reach anyone. Today (11/25/05) the line has a message that they are overloaded with calls and advising customers to call back some other time. This is also clearly a waste of time.While I had been waiting for an email or phone response from them, I did some online searching through google and found an alternative, Canadian Sylvania support website (viva Canada!) that has software and firmware that can be downloaded -- go to the bottom of the page past manuals to Software/Firmware.http://www.sylvaniaelectronics.ca/index/screen/sylvania_downloads.htmlI downloaded DVR900E.zip (554kb), read the instructions in the PDF file DVR900E.pdf, burned a CD-ROM with the firmware program file NRS0115.mot on it, and successfully (it seems) installed it on my DVR machine. It seems to work -- my unit will now accept 8x DVD-R's, although still only 1-2x DVD-RWs. One caveat is that I do not yet have confirmation from Sylvania/Funai that this is indeed the right firmware file, although on the other hand the download link says "This upgrade is designed for all units. Please download and read instructions carefully."I have asked them to put this information and firmware download on their main website, since it would save all of us a great deal of frustration and ill-will, and we will see by their response, or lack thereof, what kind of organization they really are. Why they have not done so long before this is a complete mystery to me, but I think it reflects badly on the company (or at least its US division) and certainly does not inspire great confidence in their other products.
When reviewing these I am keeping in mind that they are under $10. If you are expecting $100 earphones you will be disappointed.But at this price point, these are a solid 5 stars.They are comfortable, fit in my ear better than apple. They stay put because of the small, very flexible headband. They are durable (i had my first earphones for a probably 5 years before needing to buy more).I have tried headphones of all prices and styles. My goal is to find something that I can easily exercise with and not worry about it being damaged by sweat or coming out of my ear. These are perfect. Sound quality is fine for the price. My extremely expensive headphones sound better---but these are good enough--especially when exercising.I would highly recommend. I just purchased 3 sets--one for myself and 2 for my kids. everyone in my family prefers this style.
This product hooked right up and worked like a dream. Very fast. I copied 10GB of data over to it. I left for 1/2 hour, when I returned it was all copied, so don't know the time it took to copy. However, accessing data is as fast as accessing off the internal C drive. I liked the fact that it worked right out of the box. Took all of two seconds to hook up.
I bought a pair of these for my wife and me for a recent trip from the USA to Europe. It was a long flight and I wanted to make it as comfortable as possible which means peace and quiet so that we could listen to music and possibly even sleep.I'm a techie so I'm familiar with these sorts of products but this technology is all new to my wife. We were both VERY IMPRESSED with how well the headphones work. During a flight you are basically sitting a few feet away from a bunch of roaring jet engines. It's simply LOUD inside a plane. Put these on, turn on the active noise cancelling and the noise simply fades away.The headphones come in a nice sturdy carrying case with a small zippered compartment for the detachable cord and adapters for 1/4" plugs and airline entertainment jacks. The case is big enough to also fit my iPod in there so it's also protected and in the right place.I read some people mention "comfort" and my wife had absolutely zero problem wearing the headphones during the full 7 hour flight. My head is larger than most but the headphones are fully adjustable and I had no problem with comfort. After constantly wearing ANY headphones for 7 hours there will be some mild discomfort but for me simply re-adjusting them a little (moving them around a fraction of an inch) I was once again comfortable for a couple more hours.I've tried the Bose headphones from a friend and these are less than half the price and I challenge anyone to do a blindfold test and tell the difference in noise-cancelling quality. When it comes to audio quality (these are still headphones after all) these definitely sound better than the Bose in my opinion.If you do any amount of air traveling treat yourself to a set of these. You will NOT regret it. My school teacher wife is normaly skeptical of my technical purchases but even she admited that these are a great purchase.And finally... Thank you Audio-Technical for making a top quality affordable alternative to the Bose headphones.
Buying this product was the best offer on-line, or in our local area. The item was shipped promptly and arrived ahead of projected delivery date. In addition I was able to contact the seller, talk with them and ensure this was the best product for the remodeling project. Recommed this seller and product.
don't buy if u are looking for a kvm with hotkeys. this has none. you have to press the button on the box to switch computers.
First let me say that I'm an unabashed Logitech fan. I have seven of their products in my house and everyone of them has given years of faithful, trouble free service.As for this trackball product, it hasn't failed to live up to my expectations. This is the first trackball I've used since around 2000; I wonder what took me so long.The Trackman Wheel Optical fits my hand perfectly but doesn't take up too much room on the desk. The ball is fluid and the resistance is just right. The wheel does its job. The enclosure feels solid. The pointer accuracy is spot on (I have no problems playing Far Cry). And, it works with Linux.Yes, you can't use it left handed but I'm a righty so no big deal. Some have complained about the way the unit feels in their hand. There is some truth to those statements as everyone's hand is not the same and there will be those who just won't be able to get a comfortable grip on this unit. If you think you may be in that small group, give it a try at a friend's house or Best Buy first.So if you're in the market for a trackball, give this unit a try. You won't be disappointed.
Please note that I have not purchased this item ("NiMH Rechargeable Batteries with New Advanced HYBRID Technology"), so I cannot comment on its quality. However, I like to clarify some confusion about marketing claims here.1. The claim of "4 times longer lasting" is actually referring to the battery's storage life (when it is NOT being used), and not its operation time or capacity.2. No matter what brand of digital camera you have, as long as it accepts AA cells, you can use ANY brand of rechargeable NiMH cells in it. However, it is best to choose the latest generation of low self-discharge cells. Here's why:All rechargeable NiMH batteries suffer from a problem called "self-discharge". This problem is especially bad for AA cells with capacity of 2500mAh or higher. If you charge up a set of those NiMH cells and leave them in your camera, the cells start to lose their charge rapidly even when the camera is off. Then when you want to use the camera a few weeks later, you'll likely be greeted by the "low battery" indicator. Because of this problem, you always have to recharge the cells just before using them.A new generation of rechargeable NiMH (often called "read-to-use", "Pre-Charged" or "Hybrid") are specially designed to have very low self-discharge rate. They typically claim to retain about 80% of their charges in 6 months (the Sanyo eneloop claims to retain 85% in 12 months, but that was only based on simulation test under room temperature). However, this advantage comes with a trade-off in cappacity. Typical capacity of a LSD (low self-discharge) AA cell is only around 2000-2100mAh, compared to 2500-2700mAh for the older generation of NiMH cells.I have personally tested several brands of LSD cells, and I can attest that they do work (almost) as well as advertised. For any of my photo equipment, I'll pick a set of dependable 2000mAh LSD cells over a set of unreliable 2500mAh cells, any time.
If you ever need customer service or support you should plan on a lot of hassles and a lot of wasted time. my experience has been very poor and very unorganized customer service/support.
Although it arrived with no visible damage, the power supply did not work when I installed it in a working desktop. I finally opened it up and found that the internal circuit board was broken, either because a blow or manufacturing defect. Since I was in a foreign country and could not ship the item back for replacement, I ended up tossing it in the trash.Because of this and other similar experiences, I am purchasing more items from retailers who have a storefront and physical presence. I may pay a little more, but I can return a defective item for replacement with no hassle, shipping charges, or long wait, and this is worth the extra money I might spend.
This is the third HP Photosmart 7350 printer I have gotten. The first printer had a problem with the Cartridge Station. It kept getting stuck. The 2nd & 3rd printer smudged the top of printed photos that were fed thru the 4 X 6 slot. This smudge only occurred when selecting the '4 X 6 Borderless' formatting options. The only thing consistent about the HP 7350's I have had so far is the smudge! And there seems to be no real borderless printing with the HP 7350 that I can tell. The printer is quite slow, even when printing black & white text. My HP 5550 printer is far superior in this regard. HP e-mail technical support was not extremely helpful. Phone support is not a toll free number and you have to wait at least 20 minutes for assistance off-hours).The poor workmanship of this machine has definitely been a big disappointment. I now have to return it again to the store for another printer. In the past, I have had very solid HP printers. I doubt I will buy another HP printer again.January - Just an update on my fourth HP 7350. I finally got one that works. The two printers I got with the defect on printing with the 4 X 6 borderless option were both manufactured in July 2002. This must have been a defective batch. My last HP 7350 was manufactured in September and worked well. It even did true borderless printing which the first 3 did not. I am still dissatisfied with the overall reliability of the new HP printers but at least I finally got a printer that works!
Bought this to mount in our boat. So I was looking for a cheaper priced stereo with a detachable faceplate and MP3 / Aux input. This one works well, dim display but it doesn't affect it's performance for us. If it we're in a car then I'm sure it's good enoungh. The face plate is hard to mount for some reason, other than that it's worked and sounded great. I'd recommend it for someone looking for a decent inexpensive stereo.
Everyone gives this top marks - I'm not sure why. I found the sound, particularly the bass, lacking - especially when compared to my run of the mill basic Sony FM/CD portable (I tested each with the same the radio station and the same headphones).I also noticed that the tone settings (which are very flexible, including a 5 band Eq.) didn't seem to work on the radio receiver- I just got the same tinny sound.The manual is really poorly translated, however you can just about figure it out.The Support site is usable but not great - e.g. there are several firmware updates available but no indication is given as to what they actually do... (the english on the site is also very poor.)emails to their support site have all gone unanswered.While the software will run on a Mac (Sys 9+) and iTunes software is included, the player will NOT play songs in the new AAC format that Apple now sells them in from their website (several others
I wouldn't have believed it, but I just ordered three different colors, and the difference in sound quality is incredible. The "rouge" sound amazing, but the "rocker red" and "jungle green" sound terrible with absolutely no bass. I am aware that fit matters a lot, and they all fit the same. But they don't sound the same at all. I guess I'm happy that I bought 5 pairs of Rouge and only 1 of the other two! By they way, I know they are authentic because I bought them all directly from v-moda.
The iPod arrived perfectly, but i thought it came with a slim case and it didn't.
Having been on two safaris with inferior binoculars, I sought a good pair and was lucky enough to stumble onto the Canon 10X30IS. I compared them to the Leica 8X and Minolta 8X and was thoroughly amazed. There is simply no comparison. Buy enough batteries and you will not need anything else. I was so amazed at how well they worked, I bought another pair for our travelling companions as a gift. You simply cannot go wrong with these on safari. This should be mandatory gear for safari or any moving use.
The first time I went out on a shoot, I had a heck of a time mounting the camera to this tripod. The screws would not rotate completely because they were too close to the camera. The plate was poorly design as well at the mount. the tripod otherwise is very stable and smooth. I am thinking about trying to get a custom fit just so I can easily mount my camera to this unit without spending so much time. I am surprised others did not mention this huge flaw in their own reviews. This is the worst mount I have ever used. On a good note, this tripod came with a camera bag and dolly, if purchased via BH Photo.Update after about 6 monthsI had to get a part sawed off in order to rotate so that the plates would lock in a tight fit. Ever since I was able to mount without problems.I took the tripod in the field and the legs fell while the camera was mounted. I didn't realize that the legs were screwed together and needed a star key for adjustments. I had what every AV Tech lives by, DUCK TAPE, and literally had to duck tape the legs so they wouldn't fall.I wouldn't recommend this tripod because of the many flaws. I should have purchaed a Bogen. I have a Bogen that was soaked in Katrina waters for 2 weeks and still work. Just wanted to save some money and saw good reviews for this tripod so went ahead and purchased it. Big mistake.
MAC issuesIf you have a mac, the slingbox AV is not that easy to configure, especially the Remote Viewing option - which is the reason I bought it. I have a Linksys router and despite that is UnDp enabled, it was impossible to configure it even manually. When I used a Windows PC, using Slingbox software, it finally worked. But be careful, your ISP might block the ports you need to use.International Issues + Remote ViewingI also bought another Slingbox Tuner for my brother who lives abroad and I wanted to watch his TV signal. I happens that Slingbox servers don't allow IP addresses sending signals from abroad. Be careful, don't buy this if you are expecting to such, unless Slingbox has that country flag in their webpage.Slingbox Technical SupportThe people there are quite rude and impatient. They should be more patient especially as configuration issues will involve various products (Cable modem, router, computer and Slingbox) for someone like me a tech savvy guy.
Absolutely great product, it has helped my swing dramatically. My husband has been trying everything for several years to get me to stop overswinging. This has done it! I swing it several times a day. It really makes a difference.
I plugged it in and it worked! Love how the lights blink when there is a cable plugged into it. Best feature yet on a Ethernet switch. So far it has never failed and the never stopped routing packets to my computer. The metal case makes it more durable than plastic - I know shocker right?
With the low price you worry that the quality of the cable may not be all that good. This is a high quaulity cable. I imagine the low demand for composite cables in this age of HDMI results in the low price.
I bought this cleaning pen to take care my set of Nikon lenses. So far it works great, much easier than wiping with cleaning tissues.
He usado varias marcas de cintas miniDV y estas son las que mejor resultado me han dado. Son muy estables aun en condiciones de mucha vibracion en la camara. Y las puedo usar uno y otra ves son que sufra da&ntilde;os o deterioro.
This camera does so much! Even after taking it on constant assignments over the past year (I bought it in June 2001) I have never had trouble with it. I've used this camera everywhere from Pompeii to ground zero NY city. Not to mention rainforests, deserts, Chicago cold, etc...I'm a journalist. I take a lot of photos for the newspaper I work for and also do a lot of interviews for articles I write. This camera has been a great help to me in getting my job done.It's true that the resolution of the stills the Sony PC110 captures is not the best quality available, but they are easily good enough for web and email publishing, and, they even look good for newspaper print when shot correctly.The DV digital video format is fantastic! It's better than any analog video I've ever shot(VHS, BETA, HI8, etc) and believe me I've shot a lot of video! I used to work for a TV news outlet in my previous job. The thing I love about digital is that I can record my interviews and easily download the video to my laptop, cut out what I don't need and then burn it onto a CD in MPEG format or in an AVI file format. THis means all my notes are ready to access whenever I need them, and I can keep tham archived for as long as I need them.There are dozens of video editing programs that will make the process easy for you. I use Sony's DVgate software and Adobe's Premiere, and both are great. You can even take your digital stills and record them to a videotape som you can send copies to your family and friends that they can watch on their TV.I highly recommend it even though it is a bit expensive. If I were buying a new camera today I would almost certainly buy a Sony.
I like APX cameras and this one is so cute and portable. It takes great pictures and is easy to use!
Awesome. Thats all i can say. The Speakers are amazing. Soo crisp and clear. Shipping was great - only took two days.
This is NOT our first Digital Camera! Was looking for something that was easy to use as my wife has trouble with camera's. Also wanted rechargable in camera battery. Got all that with the R847. Used it over the holidays It's GREAT and Wife loves it!!!!
On time. Works well. Great buy for the buck. I will use it for my bluray dvd player.And i will buy again from your store.
I really like this product rather than the tray versionsI've seen. The Macbook fit in this laptop stand perfectly, no fuss no muss. No added extras, very simplydesign with nothing getting in the way of you and yourcomputer use.
These headphones are super comfortable. The sound quality is so good that it feels like I'm listening to my vinyl for the 1st time.
I was looking for a small antenna to get off the air reception of many local digital channels in conjunction with my new HD Satelite TV service. From my old Satelite dish, I was able to mount the DB2 antenna and use the existing coax cable. The reception gain is enough to lock onto the nearly 40 mile away signals consistently. The gain may be better if I had a taller j-mount. The build of the Antenna Direct DB2 is solid. It's mostly metal and little plastic that is subject to decomposition. I just did a final tune yesterday and see just small oxidation on the mounting bracket, but not the antenna itself. The Antenna Direct brand is worth a few dollars more than the other comparable model.
I opted for the cheaper 5e cable vs the cat6, since the more expensive cat6 would be overkill for the product use.This cable does the job I need perfectly, and I would highly recommend it. The quality is up to par for sure.
I purchased these speakers to be the left and right front speakers in my "small" 7.1 home theater system. Alone, they sound a bit colored in the midrange (as many JBL speakers do)and the bottom end is so-so. What I would like to point out is that this speaker model is part of a line designed to be implemented as a system. The JBL Northridge E Series has several models that are designed to work together to form a whole. My system has the two aforementioned E50s as left and right fronts, an EC35 (excellent!) center channel speaker, E20s as the surrounds, and E10s as the surround back speakers. Filling out the bottom is an E150P powered subwoofer.This system is incredible! The dynamic range and sound pressure levels developed are amazing. The imaging is very transparent (even in my small room) with crystalline highs that are not too tinny or harsh. It has an overall warmth and presence similar to my other system (which cost five times more). I'm pushing this with a Harman Kardon AVR-7300 receiver, which I also cannot say enough good things about, but I do recommend using a high quality speaker cable. Something in the Monster "M" or "Z" series, as well as other cables available from MIT, Nordost and Audioquest would be good choices. Happy listening!
I have only had my TV 3 months and Best Buy has already done 2 repairs on it- once for a new bulb and the other day had the whole "engine" replaced. Not sure what that means but they told me basically I had a whole new tv now. That was on Saturday. Well, on Monday (tonight) I watched it for about 1 hour when I smelled something burning, heard a hissing noise, and then smoke came pouring out the back of it. Thank god I was home so that it didnt catch my house on fire. Best Buy is going to replace it; we'll see how it does then. By the way, for the short time that it DID work, it had a great picture but narrow viewing angle.
Exactly as described. Love it! Will do business with them again. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I bought this battery as a backup to the original Nikon battery which still works well. I previously purchased a 3rd party battery as a backup but it lasted only a year before it was unable to hold a charge. The Nikon batteries allow for hundreds of photos before needing recharging and having a backup battery allows me to completely empty the battery before recharging without the concern of running out of juice in the middle of a shoot.
Excelente protectores, basicamente comprados para la proteccion de lentes de camaras fotograficas, el material de neopreno garantiza la versatilidad de amordarlo a cualquier forma que tenga el lente u/o otro objeto a protejer. Compra realizada desde venezuela
I wish there was negative stars for this one. I would rate this -5 stars. As mentioned by poor souls in last few reviews this is completely useless router. It reboots, hangs, resets and any other unmentionable things a unstable hardware can dream of achieving. This router does so effortlessly.I relized few things though to help if you have the misfortune of having one.1) This router behaves a tad better with Comcast cable than SBC DSL with siemens.2) I could only use it reliable for few hours at streach after disabling wireless, plug and play and port forwarding feature.3) turn ot off every few hours and let it cool down.I ended up spending countless hours debugging it and trying to make it work. I ended by buying a Linksys and am much happier with that. My $.02
Just what I was looking for - and at a good price! I was so surprised that Best Buy doesn't carry anything like it. Great to find here!
This item showed up without headphones or charger. It was dented (which I wouldn't have cared so much about since it was pretty cheap) and it will not hold a charge or play the music that is on it! To make matters worse the company has yet to get back to me in regards to all of these issues.
I was a fool. Seduced by an Epson sale for $55 I bought this all-in-one printer. I usually do research here, cnet, zdnet of products but didn't. FULL REGRET! Within 2 weeks of using this printer - less than 25 pages printed. The colors started saying they were low...funny I was only printing text. Then Cyan ran out this morning and I find I am "dead in the water" and can't print...not even in black/white. I grudgingly go to the website to buy the ink replacements now knowing this I was going to buy all the colors and the black since I had an unexplainable low warning...THE TOTAL TO BUY THE INK FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME WAS MORE THAN THE PRINTER!!! I have a scanner I bought years ago from Epson and loved it and still use it, I guess I trusted their reputation...stupidly. Once I finish this review I am going to Canon's website and buying my fourth Canon printer...I never should have gave Epson a chance and I should of read these reviews. This is only a great product if you want to print like a week.
I lived for two decades with my trusted 8-inch Henckels chefs knife at my side. An unfortunate accident left it unusable, so went looking for another. Boy the prices had really gone up! So I bought a Mac knife and used it for awhile. Later after hearing about the Victorinox on Cooks Illustrated I purchased the smaller 6-inch chefs knife with the black fibrox handle on a whim. WOW! It's razor sharp, keeps a great edge seemingly forever with an occasional steel, absolutely nonslip handle and fits really well in the hand. And not cheap, but amazingly inexpensive. Now my favorite knife. With multiple cooks in the household, it only made sense to have more than one, so nobody fights over the sharpest knife in the drawer.Just remember that it does not have the length of a 11-inch slicing knife or weight of a heavy Chinese cleaver, but it is the sharpest, light, well balanced nimble knife.
Router:- There is no option to change default administration port (80).- You can enable remote administration on port 80 and also configure a virtual web server to run on port 80.- Unchecking Virtual Server checkbox won't disable.- Password change doesn't take effect until you restore factory defaults and then set your password.- Gives "Invalid File Format" error when you upload firmware - even if you download it 100 times.Customer Support:- Called Customer Support few times - call was connected somewhere in India - they were having hard time trying to understand what is port 80- They asked me to change my web-server port because it cost them too much to make port changing configurable
I had my last pair of Sony earbuds for the last 17 years! I kid you not! I brought my first pair when I was in the 5th grade and now I am 27. So these things are built to last! This will be my second pair and I am so happy that I found them.
ive had these for two years and i must say they are as close to a 300 dollar pair of cans you can buy for the money sound wise.. as far as build quality is concerned, ive never had any issues at all. i use them for home studio and general use. they sound great with my i pod, bass not so good with a zune..(but thats microsofts deal not sennheiser) also sounds amazing with just plugging them into my imac. as far as others claiming the bass is not responsive enough when they plug into their laptops and such i also had this problem BUT after configuring the sound source they sound amazing! as far as durability goes, hey treat them like you would a hundred dollar set of cans and they should last you a very long time, treat them like a 20 dollar set and yea they probly wont last. im getting ready to buy a 6 channel headphone amp for my studio and ill be buying more 280 pros so other people can hear the exact frequencies that im hearing while recording and mixing. GREAT PRODUCT thank you sennheiser.
The screen worked much better that I expected. We were able to see it from all angles in a very large facility.
Connected the new deivce to the network last night. Worked great in the first try. (Had to spend 1 hour with Comcast techsupport to get the MAC address added on their switch.)With my Motarola SB4200 modem I was getting a maximum speed of 6 Mbps / 962 Kbps. After connecting WCG200, speed went up to 16 Mbps/ 1652 Kbps. So, far very satisfied.
I'm reviewing the second unit I've had. I returned the first one because of static on the display, but the second one exhibits the same problem, and other reviewers have reported it, too. Summary: Static on the screen, EXTREMELY slow performance, doesn't show AVIs at all, can't play MP3s while viewing photos. It's a barely-adequate display for JPGs. The only reason I'm not returning it (again!) is that it's fine to leave on my desk at work, and cheap enough that I don't worry about it.
This VCR/DVD combo is becoming hard to find because it has a built in tuner. I can plug my incoming coaxil cable into the back and run another from my unit to the TV. This is good for me because I don't have a digital set-up.I have other Sylvania VCR/DVD combos that perform adequately for recording TV programs. The only negative is that you need to record on standard play rather than extended play to get an undistorted picture.
I was about to spend too much money on several HDMI cables for my house. I was able to buy 4 cables for the price of 1.
This camera works really well, and takes great pictures. Even though you have to buy Advantex film, it is worth it for the pictures you get.
This combo deck is a good value. It is easy to use and does a fine job of duplicating VHS tapes to DVDs. It has plenty of AV connections and was easy to set up. I used the HDMI connection to hook it directly to my HD TV. As has been pointed out in other reviews, it won't duplicate copy protected material or allow you to record some material that is broadcast with a protection signal, but then you shouldn't expect it to. It reads and writes a wide variety of DVD formats and serves its intended purpose well.
This is a fairly basic case, but it fits the Canon A710 snugly and doesn't add too much bulk. I wish it were available in more colors.
I have had two "monster" transmitters and have been very pleased with the sound quality and ability to find clear stations. The only reason I've had two is because my first one got stolen! Monster is known for it's high performance cables and they really put that competency to use in this product.
So far the ink cartirdges seem to be working fine. They popped right in and worked right away. The only negative that I would say was that shipping was quite slow from the vendor so be patient.
Batterty was totally dead and would not charge. Poor support from vendor being a premium battery. Still waintin for a resulation.Very poor response form vendor.
I bought my first set of 5.1 Altec Lansing speakers (ADA880s) about 8 years ago. They are continuing to provide crisp and house-shaking sounds for the movies and shows I watch. I decided that since I liked those so much, I would buy a higher-end Altec Lansing 2.1 speaker set for my computer (FX4021). As expected, they sound awesome and rich! I would put high-end Altec Lansing speakers against any other speaker any day.
One year and DVD player is now a paper weight. After two months had to send in to get fix (150dls), now one year later does not play DVD's says no DVD or DVD dirty. ...
Product works well enough. The ear buds are very large and very uncomfortable. Packaging is a little awkward. Sounds quality is fine. Inline volume control is convenient.
Well. I was convinced the FX07 was a bad product after using it for 6 months. Like a lot of other reviews have pointed out, the noise level in low-light condition is annoying, and give you a watercolor-like effect. Some pictures I took during a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium turned out completely dark (to prevent this beforehand, I even took photos of the same objects using several different settings, only to get the results of bad, worse, and worst). The picture quality is nowhere close to my old old old Sony cybershot T7. I was totally disappointed. If not for my T7 was broken, I wouldn't even wanna use this camera. Even re-sell it to other people, I would feel it's like a crime.After revisiting this webpage and read more user reviews, I realized I must have got the defective item from Amazon. Well. What can I say? It's been 6 months.Bottom line: Just be careful when you received this item. Do some test shots. If anything looks suspicious, ask for a replacement. After all, all the high praise here can't be all wrong.
I just bought this case and while it does look pretty good, it absolutely does not work with a 60GB Zen Vision: M. I finally managed to stuff my Zen into it, and it would not turn on because the buttons were being squeezed too tightly. It might be OK for a 30GB, I can't say, but don't buy it for a 60GB.
The first one we sent back because the battery wouldn't stay charged but this ones seems to be doing fine. Ipods are awesome!
As you might already be aware - although it looks like a normal Canon EOS front cap - this particular item is slightly different in that it is deep enough to work on the Canon extenders. The "regular" body caps will not fit on a Canon extender - at least not the 2 that I have. This one will work on both, but the normal one will not work on the extenders - it is not deep enough.To be honest, I didn't even realize there was actually even a difference between the two until somehow I must have got mine (that came with the extenders) mixed up with some of the regular caps I already had because they look so much alike. And had to sort through a few dozen of them to try to figure out the deeper versions. Unfortunately, it appears I must have included one of the deeper versions with a camera I let go at some point, not realizing it was the unique cap that I should have kept for its extra depth.So, I ordered a pair of these and immediately put a label on them to distinguish them for my purposes. Problem solved. I'm very happy - and they fit my extenders!
This is an awesome camera! It is light weight, easy to use, and takes fantastic pictures. It is very user friendly and you don't have to be a genius to use it. I highly recommend it!
This is a fantastic laser printer for the price. Prints fast and very clean...so much better than the inkjet I've used the past 7 years. As others have noted, the only downside is the sound. When warming up it's quite loud and then after it prints a fan runs for about 5 minutes before it goes into power save mode. Fan noise is quite noticeable in a small room/office. (...) Also, as others have noted, no USB cable comes with the printer. As (...) Also, I've read that you can refill the stock cartridge by drilling a hole and putting your own toner in. (...)
It's hard to notice a difference with this filter. However, it does a great job of protecting the lens and thus makes it well worth the price.
I have two other flash card players-- a no-name brand with 256 MB capacity, but no expansion capability, and a Motorola M25 which have an internal expansion SD slot and 256 MB capacity. From a sound comparison standpoint, they all do a decent job here. But I thought the RD 2010 sound slightly better due to the headphone. Also I like the clip behind the ear headphone. I just don't like the earbuds that the many other units provided. They fall out after a while on me. I like the look and handling of the RD 2010. I can operate the unit with just one hand; while the other two, I always have to use two hands to operated it. I also like the case that come with the unit as well. It comes with a armband to clip the case to. The way the case is designed I can also clip it to my belt on my waist if I like. Also the unit has a swivel head which I can clip on a neck band to carry this way if I want.I don't particularly like the profiling feature. You have to do this manually, while the Motorola m25 does it automatically for unit everytime you change an SD card. Also I haven't found a way for me to store info at the song I was at when I turn off the unit. I have to scroll to the song I was last at every time I turn the unit back on. there is a little more hiss when the FM signal is a little weak. But sounds great when signal is strong. Other than that, I am quite happy with the unit, especially the long battery life.
bought product and it arrived 2 days later. seller was quick, price was amazing. 2 weeks later after using the enclosure half a dozen times the front part of the case where the drive plugs in came apart. the plastic end came unglued from the board. looking at it i noticed it's only held in place by 2 dabs of glue. now it won't stay back on, even tried gluing it back with super glue but the amount of force needed to pull the drive out is too much even for that since the glue just touches the edge of the pcb board.i decided i needed a firewire enclosure too so i had already bought another one last week before this came apart on me tonight. like i said, seller was great but the product...well, you get what you pay for. not worth an RMA either as i paid $5.66 for the enclosure and $5.49 shipping. would cost another $5.49 to ship it back for a new one.
This unit was bought as a gift for my brother and he liked it and used it so much I got another for myself. Battery life is close to 20 hours, and your aided by a battery meter in the display. The unit is ultra portable not just by being small but by getting smaller with a fold away base and antenna. The sound settings are from 1-40 and 25 is about right for our jobsite and garage workspaces. The radio is excellent in both sound and reception. I can not comment on the remote as we tend to not use it much this being a jobsite/garage/outing/boat radio. In sort after a long serach to find the right work radio that was ipod compatable this one made the short list and has proved itself over time to be simply irreplaceable.
I hate long wires. Untangling them takes time. The usefulness of this concept cannot be overstated. And this retractable USB cable works well. However I didn't get any instruction manual along with the product. Took me a while to figure out how to keep the cable from retracting on its own. Call me dumb.Finally I realized that you need to pull both sides full taut. To retract, you need to release the tension a bit and the wires automatically get wound. Works well, but I'm not sure how durable the product is, because there seems to be some spring system that works to retract the wires.
I am begining to think Amazon gets the rejects from retail outlets. This is an old fashioned bulky, heavy television set that I will give to Goodwill, although I spent too much to have it shipped it to me (and too expensive for what a piece of junk it is).
I bought the grdx97 camera new, back in march 2005. This past month or so, the camera has begun malfunctioning. When turned on, within a few seconds of recording, the zoom automatically starts, resulting in a blur. I tried changing the zoom feature to limit the max zoom at 12x, but still, it zooms to the max of 12x, thus limiting my ability to film anything at home.The warranty is labor 3monts, parts 1 year. There is no customer service I can talk to at the toll free JVC number. Therefore, I have to drive to the nearest service center which is apparently an independent business. All of the service centers are > 30 minutes away.I never thought I would be having problems 5 months after purchase!
Canon BJC2000 is an excellant printer for Home use(only! ). Printing quality is very good. But it drinks lot of ink. I recommend it for home use only.
I love this product!It has a huge storage for all my MP3 or WMA files. It can record from any audio source using the line in.The recording quality is great. I can record voice memos with ease.It even lets me view .txt files on its LCD screen!!!!Playback of your favorite MP3/WMA files is awesome!!! It sounds like a jukebox for my ears!!!!!!!!!!!I can make my own playlists and adjust EQ settings.The features are endless. I alos love then fact I can transfer anything to any computer because it does not require driver!!!!Oh and did I meantion it has a built in FM tuner?This is the best Hard Disk product on the market and the only one with built in recording.Get it and you will not be sorry!
I guess for under $30 This wasn't a bad deal. The photo shop that comes with it is cool for kids. The pictures just don't turn out very clear. Was shipped fast.Happy with that. Overall a decent purchase.
I purchased a 19"; 26" and a 32" all within 10 days. The SAMSUNG quality and features are excellent. The only design problem with all 3 TV's is when you turn them on there is a very dim and small red light that flashes. You really can't see it. White or blue would solve this problem!
I have been unable to get my NEC DVD Burner to write on these disks. Upgraded drivers and looked at Radius site which say they are compatable with my drive but so far no luck. I also bought the + bundle and they work with my dirve but write at 2X. I am sorry I purchased these.
I am on my third 42 inch phillips ambilight. Thank God for the Best Buy service plan. Yes, that's right. 3 Phillips Tv's in 3 years. All get a red streak vertically right down themiddle of the picture. Never again. Want ambilight. Turn on a lamp.
Received my CR2 Batteries in the mail very quickly, and seem to be working fine.Thanks! Would buy again.
I have used Hertz's NeverLost system for many years and really like it. The c530 easily holds it's own against the NeverLost... in fact, the Garmin is much more user friendly with the touch screen feature. I've been using it for over 2 months now and have experienced no problems at all, including the oft dissed suction cup mount; it works fantastic (so far), just make sure the windshield is clean before attaching it, then stick it on as directed.The unit acquires satelites very quickly, usually within 5 to 10 seconds (unless you turn it on in a different location than where you turned it off in which case it might take up to a minute). The voice is clear and plenty loud and the directions are very clear.If I HAD to complain about something it would probably be that I have to remove it everytime I leave the car just to make sure it doesn't grow legs. In the winter it's no big deal because I can just put it in my coat pocket. This summer may be a different story though. This does not set the unit apart from anybody else's GPS so it's not a strike against the c530... only against a 'non-factory-installed' unit but, for over $1000.00 difference, I'll gladly tote it around.GREAT unit!
these speakers were better than expected especially for the price i got the 5.25 inch speakers for my buick century and they are awesome!!
In the last few months three new extended zoom cameras have appeared on the market - the Canon PowerShot S2, Sony DSC-H1 and Panasonic DMC-FZ5. They are remarkably similar in many of their specifications. All are 5 mp, all are 12 X zoom, all are image stabilized, all have a maximum ISO of 400, all are larger than your average point and shoot digital and all have a list price of about $500. Despite these similarities, there are differences that lead me to decide on the Panasonic.My first concern with a camera is image quality. Several web site have photos taken of identical subjects that allows the user to compare image quality. It was difficult to decide which camera produced the best images after downloading and printing pictures from the three cameras. The images are all so similar that the differences could have resulted from time of day, lighting conditions, temperature (increases sensor noise), etc. Comments from the pro's who reviewed these cameras indicates some differences. All the cameras have noise problems at higher ISO's, especially at 400 and perhaps at 200 for the Canon. The Sony may have slightly better noise control but chromatic aberration or purple fringing was a problem. So in terms of image quality, none of them is perfect, but all are very good. If you constantly shoot at low light levels the Sony may be the best choice as it is the only one of the three that has moderate noise levels at ISO 400.Batteries are another major concern. Both the Canon and Sony use AA batteries which are widely available anywhere in the world, inexpensive and can be bought as rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. The Canon uses 4 AA's and gets ~500 shots per set of NIMH whereas the Sony uses 2 AA's and gets ~250 shots per set of NiMH. The Panasonic uses a proprietary Li ion battery and gets about 240 shots per charge. Although rechargeable NiMH AA's have the advantage of being inexpensive and widely available, they also have some disadvantages. Their charge decreases with time, reportedly about 1% of their charge per day. NiMH batteries also tend to have poor performance in cold weather and are subject to a "memory effect". Li ion batteries, on the other hand, have a number of advantages. They are lighter in weight, retain a significant amount of their charge when being stored, have reasonable cold weather performance, virtually no memory effect and are relatively small. From the point of view of batteries, I would down rate the Canon because it forces one to carry a set of 4 AA's as a backup as opposed to a small Li ion battery (Panasonic) or just 2 AA's (Sony). But, these are matters of personal preferences.In terms of size and weight there are differences. The Panasonic is smaller (although none of these cameras is small) and weighs about 1/3 less than the Canon or Sony (with batteries installed). So if size and weight are important consider the Panasonic.There are also major differences in movies. The Panasonic only has a low quality (320 x 240) mode for movies whereas both the Canon and Sony have a higher quality (640 x 480) movie mode. Having never used the movie mode in previous digital cameras I've owned, this was not a major consideration for me.Based primarily on size and weight I bought the Panasonic DMC-FZ5 which can be found on the net for about $375. I've taken over 300 pictures with it and I am generally pleased with the performance. The focus is quick and accurate (the Canon is reported to hunt a bit) and image quality is very good, better than my 5 mp Sony DSCP-92. On one close-up of a bee in a flower the hairs on the bee's legs and pollen grains covering its face were sharp and clear. The image stabilization (anti-shake) works well, but has its limits. Those limits are clearly seen at low light levels and at maximum telephoto. If you are moderately steady, clear images can be obtained at about 1/30 of a second or even a little less, assuming the lens hasn't been zoomed too far and the subject isn't moving. As the zoom increases higher and higher shutter speeds are required to get clear images and the camera provides appropriate warning when shake could be a problem. In moderate sunlight and holding the camera in your hand it is possible to get good images zoomed to 12X (432 mm lens equivalent for a 35 mm camera). Without image stabilization this would be impossible without a tripod.I was concerned about the digital viewfinder on this camera (as on all extended zoom cameras). Some users have reported trouble seeing clearly with these viewfinders and following moving objects. I actually like the digital viewfinder. Not only does it seem to work instantly, but when the sun is bright and it is difficult to see the LCD screen on the back of the camera, you can change menu settings looking into the viewfinder. The menus are clear, logically arranged and easy to use. There are many choices, but few surprises. I was. however, disappointed with two things. First, the 15 mb TIFF images didn't seem to be of any higher quality than the ~2.5 mb fine jpg's. Second, the camera does not automatically shift to ISO 400 to permit shooting at higher speeds at low light levels. This is not unique to Panasonic; I am not aware of any recent digital camera that will automatically shift to a high ISO, presumably to protect the user from noisy images. Personally, I would rather have noisy images than blurry images from shooting at too low a shutter speed. In general the Program setting works well both outside and indoors. The manual mode is extremely easy to use; it reminds me of an old 35 mm SLR. Put it in manual, press the exposure button and use the jog wheel to adjust f stop (up and down) and shutter speed (right and left). Press the shutter button half way and a scale appears showing the correct exposure and you can watch the indicator change as you change speed and f stop. The only thing that can't be operated manually is focus and the camera does a good job of that.The reason to buy this camera is the lens, and it doesn't disappoint. The 12X Leica lens is great. But with this camera and I suspect with all 12X zoom cameras, the extended zoom is both a benefit and a curse. The benefit is the ability to zoom in close on subjects and the curse is shake. Because of shake problems when the lens is extended one has to be constantly aware of the shutter speed and the amount of zoom to get good images at low light levels (this is not a problem with flash). Fortunately, the Manual and Shutter Priority modes allow this to be done with minimal problems. Nevertheless, more thought is required with this camera indoors than with the average point and shoot camera.My one major concern with this camera is ruggedness. The body is made of high quality plastic and seems fairly sturdy with well designed doors for the ports and battery. Time will tell.So is the DMC-FZ5 an upgrade from my Sony DSC-P92? Without a doubt this is a better camera. Having said that, if you are looking for a camera that does everything for you; where all you have to do is press a button, neither the Panasonic nor any other extended zoom camera is for you. Stick with a 3X point and shoot model. Would I still buy this camera instead of the Canon or Sony? Yes, because it is smaller and lighter and has comparable image quality.
I ordered one of these in a moment of madness and then spent the next couple of days thinking how could I have just spent 800 quid on a glorified CD-player.Now I'm really glad I have it - it was purchased mainly for my girlfriend who travels alot. She really likes being able to watch a favourite film in a hotel thousands of miles from home or while waiting in the departure lounge when your plane has been delayed - again !The display is better than my laptop and you don't have to wait 3 minutes for it to boot. Sound isn't bad, build quality is excellent.Definitely 5 stars for me.
The UV protector came very dirty with caked on mud/grease although I didn't find any scratches. So I don't know if this item has been used or not. other than that it works well
This was purchased with the intent of using it to transmit the video signal from one of our cable boxes to a projector on our patio. I tested the product first with the devices in the same room and had no issues. When I moved the receiver outside, I was unable to get a reliable picture and audio was awful. The receiver was less than 60 feet from the transmitter, and the advertised range was up to 150 feet. Overall, I would say that this product may be useful if you want to put a TV away from the cable box in the same room, but will not be reliable for transmitting A/V for longer distances or through walls.
The sound quality is very good, and everyone says I sound good to them through the microphone. The main problem I have is that the right earphone broke off and is just dangling by the wires. I put it in my laptop bag, but there wasn't much pressure on it, it just isn't very durable.A volume or mute button would be nice
It is located some distance from the computer at the other end of a 15 foot USB extension cable and generally has 6 or 7 devices plugged in at a time. Having a second location for USB ports has avoided a lot of wiring. It has no problem handling a printer, several scanners, backup disks, and charging iphones and tablets. Sometimes 3 or 4 devices are active at the same time. I have been using it for 10 months so I can attest to reliability. I have done some speed measurements on backups and it is going at the same speed as if the backup disk were plugged directly into the computer. Also looks really cool.
I had a SUPER little BELKIN router. STUPID ME I changed it to the D-link DIR 655 router. It worked at first but would drop my Netflex network. Well I had it for 2 months now and it is down. Called D-link they kept blaming it on EVERYTHING ELSE. SO I contacted my service provider They came out 3 times to check my connections, found nothing I contacted the computer manufacture they spent 2 hours checking out their computer. I must say Dell techs are the nices guys.All thru this I had contacted D-link about 3 or 4 times doing what they told me to do. I FINALLY isolated the problem to my 2 month old D-link DRI 655 Router. SO this last Saturday I called them at 4:00AM my time. I got a couple of people that knew NOTHING. Then I FINALLY got a tech in the Philippines that seened to know what he was doing. First of all I told him that the problem was narrowed down to the router by 5 different people. So he started testing the unit. After 4 1/2 hours (thank God they paid for the call). He FINALLY gave up and told me he would send a return authorization so I could return it. I got the e-mail. Usually companies send a shipping label to return the item prepaid.Monday, I got on the computer to retrive the lable and print it out.Their website was not working very well, so I had to call. The number I got was from the e-mail I received. Well after 6 phone calls getting the run around each time. I FINALLY got the right person, I THINK.OH YES, I have to make up my OWN LABEL and PAY FOR SHIPPING THE 2 MONTH OLD ITEM BACK TO THEM FOR REPLACEMENT.JUST A WARNING and save yourself some gref. DON'T BUY FROM D-DINKJames BrandtPSNEVER in 30 years working with computers have I been treated so bad by a SO CALLED BUSINESS.
I bought these bass freq earbuds a few days ago. LOVE THEM! They have excellent sound quality and are very comfortable. Really outdo the Griffin earbuds by far and Sony!!
These headphones are great! They are comfortable for long plane rides (5+ hours). But the best part is the flexible band that goes across the headband. I can never find over the ear headphones to fit me and these fit perfectly-- great for people with smaller heads! They sound great and do a great job of canceling outside noise.
I have owned this tv since Jan of 2007 and I'm just now (Jan of 2012) replacing my first bulb. This tv has been shuffled between houses and has always been in a smokey environment. Its currently in my basement bar. I have had ZERO problems until yesterday. Overall I have seen quite a few lcd and plasma tv fail and need replacement in the time I have owned this tv. If they still made it I'd buy 2 more.
Overall I was generally happy with the TV until it broke. It died with a pop and then wouldn't display anything. It was under warranty and so I began the process of trying to get it repaired. Their technical support and service is well awful at best and is totally unacceptable. After repeated calls they haven't yet resolved getting me even an appointment to get a service tech out to inspect the issue let alone order parts and fix it. Today I was told that they were looking for a tech and would receive a call 5-10 days from now to setup an appointment. I live in a major metro area in the US, so this simply isn't acceptable behavior for a vendor of consumer electorics if they offer on-site repairs. A quick survey of folks I work with has shown that other vendors offer same day set-up for appointments and most were within 4-7 days visited by a tech to have the repair done.So if you have issues be warned that you may have trouble getting them resolved beyond the simple stuff.
Like all Lowepro products, the workmanship on this strap is irreprochable, but... the ladder buckles do NOT fasten securely. I've had the strap for a couple of years, but it hasn't been used the way I'd intended - I had hoped it would be long enough for a cross-chest sling, and it isn't - so it hasn't had much wear and tear put on it. But three times - twice in the past couple of months -I've had to make heroic catches when the left side of the strap slipped out of the camera - the whole thing went plunging toward the floor. Not testing my luck any more!!I'm looking for a new strap, one that's much longer, and one that attaches more securely. I'll keep this one for use on something less fragile.
Router:- There is no option to change default administration port (80).- You can enable remote administration on port 80 and also configure a virtual web server to run on port 80.- Unchecking Virtual Server checkbox won't disable.- Password change doesn't take effect until you restore factory defaults and then set your password.- Gives "Invalid File Format" error when you upload firmware - even if you download it 100 times.Customer Support:- Called Customer Support few times - call was connected somewhere in India - they were having hard time trying to understand what is port 80- They asked me to change my web-server port because it cost them too much to make port changing configurable
The head phones were great, sound quality is awesome for its price, but the one thing that got me going was they're customer service!Would really recommended.
I have two friends with this camera that couldn't stop blabbing about how great it was. Meanwhile, I was shooting with my digital Rebel (much bigger, "fancier", more expensive). And downloading THEIR photos of events because mine were never as good. I always thought it was me, but I finally got one too.Now I'm bringing a camera EVERYwhere and taking great shots.I love this thing.
My husband and I used it for 20 days in Europe, it came as an extra with our rental car.We drove through Belgium, Germany, Netherlands.Off the bat, I want to say that it got the 3 stars from me only, because it had the European maps in it, not just American maps (although I am sure that was only compliments of the European Car Rental company, who must have installed those as add-ons), if it comes without them on the standard purchase, I'd give it a 2 star rating only, because it is quite expensive for its performance!!!The touch screen is easy to operate, (and the competition has them, too) although it takes a (too long for my taste) while before it finally comes online and is usable, ready for data input.One unpleasant aspect in terms of destinatin entry is that you cannot enter "Brussel Airport", just in case you don't know if it has a name and what that is, or if you don't know in what suburb the airport is located (Zavantem in this example). For tourists, this should be a must for such important points as airports, train stations.You can find them under POI, however, but it is somewhat awkward to accomplish.Also, we had a hard time in Brussels, the capital of Belgium itself, to find our way out of the city center to the airport. It misguided us several times and demanded U-turns.I know Berlin quite well, and also a couple of other cities in Germany, and it guided us all over the place to any destination, very often not the most efficient route. In smaller cities, it even sent us off in the opposite direction, although it "knew" that village in its database. It lay 5 km next to where we stood, and it sent us off on a route where we would have driven about 30 km to get there!This was aggravated often also in Germany and Holland, when you could suddenly see the little blue arrow wander off aimlessly into noman's land, or also, when stopping at red lights, it suddenly rotated the map on the screen 3 or more times around and around like a dizzy thing... or quite a few times, the map also simply got stuck for a couple of miles and did not respond to our driving along. In such cases, it helped to simply stop by the roadside and allow the GPS to catch up with our location... not very convenient!My guess is that the software is too slow and has trouble interpreting the data fast, as it could not be the fault of the GPS system, which is the same for everybody.Actually, coming home and reading up on the TomTom product description, one feels so enthused and wants to buy it right away, it sounds so perfect and great. However, after practicing it, I am quite disappointed.What good is it to have a gazillion of voice choices available? One gets used to one and then never changes again! And how many times would one want to hear instructions in Italian, German, or French, or Suaheli? I mean, English is probably all any US citizen ever expects. OK, put in 3 male and 3 females voices to pick from, and voila! (Besides, its French and German performances left something to desire, it spoke often like a foreigner, ha ha ha! (I happen to have several European mother tongues, as I grew up there, so I am fluent!)I would prefer less voice and language choices, and see better and faster response times from the unit in terms of precise locating of my position at all times!Another annoying thing: It also tells you to "take the exit, then take the exit", even when you are not exiting but rather "entering" an interstate, with a double entrance of interstates, e.g. and without saying in which direction one should go (usually, one has 2 choices on each entrance: South/North or East/West) and it also tells you "exit ahead" or "right turn ahead" about 1 to 2 miles before it shows up, which can be confusing. You have to glance at the screen to see the arrow and read the distance to the next turn, otherwise, one might be tempted to take the very next upcoming exit. Once one is used to this not-so-smart habit, it is A-OK, but it is not what I prefer.So, I am going to probably buy a Garmin product.
Not work in System OS 10.3, works good with oldest version......!!!!!!!NO any new program to resolve this
This rack is heavy, well-finished, and sturdy. For the quality, it is hard to beat at this price. However, there are a few negatives, most of which have been mentioned before. First, the packaging (or lack thereof) is horrendous. This was a heavy item shipped in a single-wall cardboard box with the pieces protected only by thin piece of foam. Some of the pieces in my shipment suffered some damage. The side of one of the posts had an abrasion through the paint from rubbing on another part. Also, the bottom of one of the posts was bent. Neither of these items made me send the item back, but I can easily see much worse damage occurring. (My rack was shipped from only one state away.)The assembly instructions leave much to be desired. I would think that most people buying this rack would be somewhat technical/mechanically inclined, but if you're not, the instructions are of little use in communicating how to assemble this thing.In the end, the purchase worked out, but I can see where it might not work out for others.
Does what it claims to do. Stays put reasonably well in a Thinkpad Expresscard/54 slot (some /34 cards wiggle a lot). But provides even less USB power than the onboard Thinkpad USB controller, which is itself pretty anemic. (In theory the Expresscard spec allows 1W per card, which should allow this two-port card to provide almost the full 500mW per port allowed by USB. This card provides so little power my USB-powered drive can't even begin to spin up, let alone spin up completely.)
This is the only way to hear every word spoken on TV. Great tone.
This product fulfilled my need to storage space with more than ample, however, it was not as substantial as I was expecting. It will not last long if it is tossed around in the backseat or trunk of a vehicle. Also, if heavy items are accidentally placed on top, I believe the case will not be of much protection for my CD's DVD's.
I have 3 of these battery packs and none of them hold a charge for more than 1 hr. each. I have the dock for my camera and the wall recharge unit and it still doesn't help. I really wish you would have a battery that will last longer. I've only had my camera(DX6340) for two years and I've bought 3 batteries so I could have backups and they don't do any good. Very disappointed but still love my digital camera. It is so wonderful to work with when the batteries work. I have a lot of fun with it. 7 grandchildren------I guess you've got the picture.
I've had the SJ33 for about two weeks. Overall I have to agree with other reviews regarding the screen -- it is the most impressive feature of the SJ33. However, my experience with the clie has been very frustrating. I purchased it primarily as a way to have an MP3 player together with my organizer. As of this writing despite several exchanges with sony tech support I've been unable to get the MP3 player to work with any of my existing MP3s all of which play without problem on my other MP3 players, It appears that this issue will not be resolved and I'll have to return the SJ33 at this point.
Super sharp and gorgeous color and contrast....L-glass quality....so much better than the 24-105 because it's lighter and a reasonable size for a 2.8 lens. Seems very well designed for the 1.6 crop cameras. Image stabilization is icing on the cake. Love it!
This is my second portable dvd player, so I have some experience with them. Today, it is the first day I turned it on and I have to say that quality sound is very poor. I am going to buy external speakers to improve the sound. Screen resolution is good.
I absolutely love this flash...it is quite possibly the most important accessory I have for my camera. I no longer fear shooting indoors!The only thing is you can't use it remotely unless you get separate equipment to set it up that way (like a cord or pocket wizards)...I think you can do that with next one up (what is it the 560?? I forget the #). I've gotten really great results bouncing the light off the ceiling or a wall behind me.
this device works as advertised, you can use it where you would expect to. we use ours on our tivo (series 2, 80 hour device). works great there. setup was painless.sometimes we see some packet loss or some lag, and that's where the complaints start. this device works well for loss tolerant situations, but i wouldn't dare put my PC or my laptop on it. the signal quality isn't what you need, and you'll drop more packets (and hence lose speed and waste time) than you care to.so, for something like a tivo, this is great. for something like your home PC or laptop, keep shopping.
I bought these speakers to use outside on my deck. They are great. Nicely built, good sound and very good price.
love this cd player had the first version but it broke in could not find one so this was the next best thing works great
This is actually a 4 star review. However, I wanted to call attention to a couple of deficiencies in the radio 730 and 740 products that might go unnoticed in a 4 star reviw, but might still influence some buyers.1. The alarms have no automatic shutoff. Most clock/radios turn themselves off after an hour or so. If I sleep away from home, I often return home the next day to find that the alarm has been playing all day.2. The display does dim at night by sensing ambient light in the room. I love this feature. However, the indicators that show if an alarm is set do NOT dim, and they can be astonishingly bright. It does diminish the value of the feature somewhat. The Sangean RS-330 implemented this idea better, although I found that clock to have significant quality-control problems.Overall, the clock/radio is a solid performer. I'm quite happy with it, but I can be picky and had I known about bullets 1 and 2 I might have opted for something else.Regarding the auto-shutoff, customer support (who have been prompt and extremely helpful) informs me that the Model 88CD does support an automatic shutoff, and the product manual is available at http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/pdf/manuals/model88cd.pdf . They suggested a work-around to the problem for the 730 and 740, which is to set Alarm 2 to go off an hour after Alarm 1 but with 0 volume.
FM transmitter works well. Good signal strength. We only get three FM stations near us. but seems like few problems that cause interference. Maybe powerline?Easy to use, pre-sets nice.
i bought these because i have another creative speaker setup 2 speakers that is nlike these but the sound is better in the other set. still price was good so i'd give them a 4 of 5,because they don't wow me.
My ears are too small for all of those ear "buds" that have taken over the market. Exasperatingly so those things are way too big to stick into my ears and thus fall out when I move. I need earphones that STAY ON and close to the head while working out and these thank goodness do that. Perhaps I am rough on earphones because unfortunately I swear from my head and so I guess the moisture wears them out, but that is why these being so reasonable is even better. I am going to try and get another pair.
I bought this a while back when there wernt many dicmans on themarket. I thought that the price was right and it had goodplayback and long battery life, was easy to use and came with pretty nice headphones, so whats not to like, just one thing, that it has no skip protection. If you shake it around too much it will skip. buy this if there is not a better deal , but if there is buy one with antiskip protection. A good rating of 4 for this
no other word, awesome, excelent tool.forget about opening your case, pluging the harddrive to your sata controller, and booting up. it is all on the fly, plug the sata to usb to the drive(sata and power), connect it to the pc, and plug the power to the UPS, and you are ready to extract, add, even format the drive.
I have to admit I was a little hesitant, I was a proud, fruit company, user. But the deal I was given was great. Had a little trouble d/l the software but there Microsoft customer service held my hand the whole way thru.Video and Music is great! The radio & pictures are a cute feature that I am slowly getting used to but starting to really enjoy.
This is not the most advanced Jukebox on the market, in fact it's probably one of the oldest ones available. It's also known as the Neo II but is exactly the same player. It's big, too big to carry like an iPod and the battery will last 6 hours if you are lucky.Here's the part that I find amazing. First: The sound quality is very good and Second: This player has the most wonderful shuttle capability that I've ever seen!Here's how I use it: I immediately removed the 10 gig drive, it's as easy as sliding off the removable cover and then slipping the drive out. I replaced it with a (formatted) 40 gig drive and loaded it to the max. Then, I turned it on and selected "Rand All" with the program button and it sits on my desk, pumping wonderful music into my Bose table radio all day long! I never hear a duplicate, the device never fails and it responds instantly when you press "pause" on the wireless remote (included) should a phone call interrupt my flow.Yes, I have traveled with it; It's been to West Africa and Europe, it's been on countless flights criss-crossing the US and on a plane, driving my Bose noise-cancellation headphones, there's nothing but bliss.It's been retired to my desk because I do carry an iPod now when I travel but sometimes I still take the Roq-It because the display is so big and beautiful, so much bigger than any other MP3 Jukebox out there.So depending on what you need it for, this jewel is "the bomb" if you aren't focused on size or battery life - particularly for the price. It's been dependable but there may not be support since it is discontinued.
This cd player skips so easily it's incredible. Do not buy this cd if you plan on walking/running or anything mobil. If you do not plan on being mobile then it may be worth the trouble especially if you want a cheap am/fm radio.
At first... static was annoying. Learned that if I placed the iPod above me in the nook made by the visor... the cord (being raised) proved to be the secret solution. No more static now and can slip from any of the three FM stations with ease.
I bought this because I was running out of USB ports on my computer tower. Plus I was constantly plugging and unplugging cords for my MP3 player and portable 2.5" USB SATA drive.Now I just have all the cords plugged in to this unit, it has its own external power supply by the way, and I don't have to keep struggling the tower.
Works as designed (splitter) Prefectly. Great price for what it does. 1 in 2 out. No power required, passive.It's just zeros and ones.I used it to connect the output of my Samsung LED TV to the 27027 with a 1.5 Ft Toslink cable. Split it to my Samsung Soundbar with a 3 foot cable for day to day quality listening from broadcast TV. The other split I connected to my Denon AVR Toslink input for TV with a 6 foot cable for the few times where I want real surround from broadcast TV programming.My other option would have been to use my M-Audio Midiman CO2 to do an active split but I would have to leave it powered on all the time.The cable that came with my Samsung soundbar fit very tight. Almost like it was not completly in but it workes fine.
This is a good product, good quality.... little short for my hand. Price is competitive with other products in this category, but expensive for what it is.
This Pc card perfectly match with netgear MR814 router. it works great and easy to install. i spend less than 1 min to install the whole thing. simple easy and quick.i have no comment if this card is install with other router.
I was having a problem with too many USB devices and not enough power to run them all. After researching many other products I chose the D-Link because I have had success with other products of theirs.I have printer, trackball, scanner, PDA, external hard drive, digital camera, label printer and the occasional thumb drive plugged into this product and they all work as expected. Before getting the powered hub I couldn't use the external drive without first unplugging a number of other devices.
Bought this player for Christmas. Very dissapointed with the MP3 reading capability on both CD-R and CD-RW media, it cracks,pops and echoes the files a lot (almost every file). I had try all the different types of media in almost any brand and color available, I also have use three different burning software to check if there was something else with no good results. I have a DVD player at home with MP3 capability, as well as two PCs, all three of them play the same discs flawlessly with no cracks or anything.The player plays audio CDs OK, but the very reason I bought it was because of the MP3 capability.On top of everything, I lost my Target receipt and could not return, because they changed their return policy.
Ok, I guess if I did read the whole review it would have said only holds THREE filters..... I would have passed...... also I dont think I would put a 15.00 filter in one of these slots..... Your better off just keeping them in the plastic......Im using my for a battery holder..... p.s. the outside is made very well....
they give a nice picture and good sound i also like how sturdy they feel very happy with these cables
Excellent picture, especially for the price. Very easy set up. Highly recommended.
I am totally satisfied with this product. It is up to Canon's customary quality standards and meets my requirements.
The more recent IRiver Players do not allow one to insert an exteral stereo mike into the line in socket. This is not surprsing, since "line in" is "line in", and not "mike". But these older ifP-700 and ifp-800 series recorders allow us to connect a stereo microphone into the "line in" socket. I hear that the built in mikes on many of these mp3 player/recorders are good only for ones own voice and then not when there is a lot of background noise. They pick up everything. With an good external mike, on the other hand, you can get stereo mp3 recordngs of concerts and meetings and (importantly for me) ones own voice only. I bought an audio technica mike for about $40.I am still a little worried about getting the firmware update to allow drag and drop version 1.25 is recommended over version 1.28 apparently, since while both versions allow drag and drop, the latter has some limitations on the recording quality.I never did get the firmware update, because the Iriver software is fine. Indeed, I don't know how one would change the order of songs using Explorer. AFAIK Explorer only displays things a filename/size/file type/date shuffled order, but the Iriver software always you to drag and drop into the order you want. Is this possible using Explorer?I gave this 4 stars because at the time of writing the review I had not tried it yet. Now that I have used one for almost 3 years, and have just bought a second (I got the first one really wet and part of the display disappeared), I would give it an easy 5 stars.The other great thing about these players is that they use the ubiquitous AA battery of which I lots of recharables, and which can be bought anywhere.The latest Cowon D2 player has a battery life of 50 hours obviating the need for AA@batteries, perhaps, and allows a mike input, but does not record to mp3 only wma. I considered waiting for the D3 to come out. But why bother. This does the job. A excellent product worth seeking second hand.A couple of warningsThe mode button especially and the side buttons in general on the 7OO series seems to be a bit flaky with several second hand owners reporting problems.If the mp3 file is clipping badly then the player gives up half way and goes onto the next track.Conclusion:They have all the latest Player/recorders in my store but I got this older one for the very rare ability to record with a good external stereo mike, the good power, sound quality and use of AA batteries.
I just bought this cooler in January........the cable does not work well, the connection is so loosed....I contacted with Amazon, and would like to exchange a new cable, but Amazon said the only thing I can do is to return this item, they could not do anything else......At that moment, I needed the cooler urgently. Then if I can hold this cable in a specific direction, it works....two months later, it totally died!!!!!!!!I will not recommend this cooler to anyone...
Flight sim enthusiasts will enjoy this stick even though it has no force feedback capabilities. It responds really well to input. Have not calibrated once. It carries a heavy base and center seems to remain in place.
I was looking to buy a Pentium 4 notebook with a large (15.4) LCD screen in "wxga" (widescreen) format, but when I found this one.... I think I don't need to keep looking any further.eMachines was an independent company, now owned by Gateway. They always made great machines based on AMD processors, and this seems to be no exception.The 64-bit Athlon64 cpu delivers roughly the same power as a 3.2 Ghz P4, and not only that, it can run today's 32-bit applications as well as tomorrow's Windows for AMD64 (currently in beta) and today's 64-bit SUSE Linux 9.1 (which includes a fully ported 64 bit kernel).The video chipset is a "real" one, using dedicated video memory instead of "shared ram".The screen seems lovely for DVD playback, and the HD space is enough even for splitting in two and installing XP + Linux in a dual-boot configuration.Good-bye P4 notebooks...
We use this surge protector to protect our laptop and video projector for portable presentations. It is constantly being plugged and unplugged, packed and unpacked. We have used it with two laptops, a video projector, an overhead projector, and a portable sound system all at once, things being switched on and off. Over the past two years or so, we've never had any power blips, loose connections, or broken pieces. It has been rock solid. It's a bit big for travel, but the size and number of outlets means we're never without connection.
The feed is the key on these scanners-- that's what tends to break. I've owned HP's and Fujitsu scanners at much higher prices. HP held up a little longer--Fujitsu feed broke almost immediately. At half the price, this scanner is quite reliable- excllent value. I've scanned thousands of page and feed continues to work-- they even give you extra rubber rollers-- other scanners should copy that!
Command Communications 4-Port Comswitch Phone/Fax Modem/Ans Machine Line Sharing Dev.I, like so many others, checked out the Comswitch 7500 first. I even called the company and asked about the compatability with my computor. I was given a go ahead from them and bought. Now I find out that a review I even read was correct. It has problems with faxing direct to computors. NOW ComSwitch says they have had problems with hook ups to U.S. Robotics 56K Voice PCI modums. This was not told to me when I asked about problems. So BeWare!!!
I bought this range expander to eliminate "lag outs" that my son experiences when he plays x-box 360 on line in the basement. Our wireless router is on the main floor of the house, and the wireless connection to devices in the basement has always been weak (1 bar at best). Within a few minutes of removing the range expander from the package, I had it up and running, with 3-4 bars on the x-box 360. The range expander was very easy to set up (I just put the cd in the computer and followed the pdf setup instructions for auto-configure). It literally took about 3 minutes - and I'm no rocket scientist. Then, I just experimented placement of the expander device in the basement to yield the most bars on the x-box 360. FYI, I have a linksys router WRT54G running firmware version 4.21.1.
The Brother LC41Y that I purchased from this supplier was received quickly and was as described and did exactly what it is supposed to do. I would buy the product again and certainly would buy from this supplier again.
Great fan so far. Minimal noise. Although the true test is whether or not it'll still be running in 2 or 3 years and not flame out in 6 months like cheaper fans do.I've had great experiences with Scythe products in the past, so I'm sure this one will go the distance as well.
Too bad you have to give the product any stars at all, because it deserves NONE. We ordered this camera for our seven-year-old daughter's birthday and the quality isn't even fit for a child. The entirely plastic body has battery and flash card compartments that risk breaking every time they are used. I wish I could attach the awful photos it took. The flash is so strong, it eliminated all facial features. As if that weren't bad enough, there was a very strong green tint to every photo. The only good thing I can say is that the camera arrived VERY quickly. I can only hope our refund comes as fast.
Bought this cable to run my new monitor at 2560 x 1440 native resolution. Since text was illegible above 1600 resolution, I had to buy the Tripp Lite cable to actually run 2560 x 1440. The Cables To Go cable was fine up to 1600 and the price was cheap so three stars.
This drive failed when I cycled the power strip it was connected to off and back on. The problem was with the Cypress chipset that allows the hard drive to communicate with USB. The chipset "forgot" it's programming, and caused windows to not recognize the drive. I didn't want to return it, because at that point it contained the only copy of my digital photos. I fixed the problem by opening the external case, and removing the 250 GB Seagate hardrive inside. I then bought a new enclosure for 50 USD and installed the "old" hard drive into it. It functions fine again now.I don't know if all of these models of external drives have the same chipset problem, which company is responsible for the defect, or what would have been done for me if I had complained to Cypress, IOMega, or the eRetailer I bought it from (I didn't notify any of them). I do know that this is not the only external hard drive which has this problem; I found many forum questions on the internet about this problem with other brands of drives as well.While the drive was working correctly, it was fast enough for me to play games off of it, so it did what I wanted it to. However, the only part of it that I use now is the internal Seagate harddrive, which I could have bought seperately if I had wanted.
This Celestron 44300 is an easy to use fun gadget. It is simple to set up and start taking pictures and video. I guess everyone's first view is their bluejeans, and seeing the patterns in the weave, from there it is the whole outdoors to examine. I doubt it will be the answer to world hunger but it is a lot of fun.
I just received this modem, and it is the fastest external modem I have ever had. It does not support Windows 2000 or WindowsXP (yet, drivers are being written now). I bought it to use with Linux and Linux loves it. This modem is well worth the money!
Love this 85mm fixed lense. It has a fast focus and takes exceptionally clear pictures.
While not a big Sony fan, I have long wondered about their failures with the Mini Disc audio technology and also the BetaMax from years back with a concern--and a question--when will they win one of these format wars before selling a buttload of machines that in the end--are dinosaurs before their time had even come? Well, they finally won a big one with BluRay, albeit it will never be sold on me. I purchased this player a year before the format war ended, and Toshiba giving in to BluRay and thus ending the war that had initially picked HD DVD to win it all. That being said, what I did was begin to load up on all the classic movies I could find off of Amazon and Ebay DIRT CHEAP that people began to unload due to the "fact" that HD DVD is now "dead". So, I have a DVD player in this, it has upgrades that automatically booted itself into with the ethernet connection I installed (my Sony BluRay had NO such updating, you had to do it by "hand" with a DVD ROM), AND I have a 300+/- movie and TV show collection of HD DVD video that will last me a lifetime. Toshiba is great about fixes, and has promised to due its part in keeping these things running as long as possible, but the way they are made initially makes me think it would take an earthquake and the house burning down to destroy the player--its solid. So, I am impressed with the movie quality on HD DVD, the players themselves, and the fact I am still searching and collecting from Amazon.de (Germany) for MORE HD DVD's means game on to this very day!LONG LIVE HD DVD!Auf Wiedersehen...
This replacement battery returned the kids toy Jeep to like new operating condition. The old one had finally bit the dust and this replacement came with a full charge and recent date code. No modifications required!!!
I purchased this WAP in Dec 2008 and have only powered it down to move it from one place to another within our office. I am using it on a home network with a wired desktop computer (XP), a wireless laptop (XP Media Center), a wireless desktop (Vista), and a wireless printer. It has been awhile since I set up the WAP, but I can't remember any problems. I would recommend this as a WAP -- just remember, it is not a router.UPDATE from 5/4/11: This WAP is still working great after two years now. In addition to participating in our wireless home network, it also connects to our VirginMobile MIFI wireless LAN. The MIFI provides Internet access through the WAP to the WinXP desktop.
This is our 2nd camera that was bought from amazon. The first one was the Canon A3 series but it didn't last long after 2 years of using it. The only main con of this camera is the snow flakes whenever we take pictures at night time.Overall its a great value for a camera.
I bought this speaker system for my desk at work and its perfect! The price was unmatched anywhere - most systems cost much more. The system is small and attractive and is perfect for my office space.
This 4GB drive is tiny and a bargain compared to other brands. However it is not without a few flaws.The cap, which is supposed to clip onto the back of the drive when in use, is loose and falls off when you clip it on the back. I just threw away the cap.The drive also comes with "U3" software. Why do computer peripheral manufacturers always want to cram useless software onto our systems? As a Mac user I don't want or need "U3" so I had to visit a special web site [...] and find a Windows computer to remove it. You can't just ignore the software because it makes the drive appear like two drives on your desktop -- the regular flash drive and a "fake" CD-ROM drive with a Windows setup program. Once the U3 software is removed, the drive works just fine.
The NEC Superscript 870 is a great printer. I've used it now for three years and it's a workhorse that never jams and continues to spew out fantastic looking text, graphics, etc. I love this printer!However, I HATE NEC! NEC refuses to issue an updated driver for this printer so that it can be used with the Windows XP operating system. If you have XP or want to upgrade to XP (like I want to) this printer will suddenly become a large paper weight! This means that I spent $400 three years ago for a terrific printer that still works like a charm and shows no signs of ever stopping BUT when I upgrade to Windows XP I have to buy another printer.Simply do a search on the net for &quot;NEC Superscript 870 XP Driver&quot; for evidence of widespread frustration regarding this printer and the terrible way NEC has handled this problem.I will never again buy ANY product from NEC.
I am very happy with this product, I solved all the issues that I had with my previous router ( TEW-452BRP ).the main reason that I changed my previous router was because of disconections and that it supposed to have 802.3g and provide access to my kindle WI-FI, but for some reason it did not worked.Now I have this great router and I can provide access to my kindle and I do not have any problems.:-)!!!
I bought this USB 2 connector with the gold connectors because I have heard its better then the regular ones--I have been very happy with it and it really is better.
Easy-to-follow instructions for installation. Unfortunately, battery died 6 months later... I bought this as a long term replacement, not as a quick fix. I recommend going with a different option.
I bought this case several years ago, and have traveled with it all across the country, in and out of airports. I love that the sides are firm, and the edges are also padded. When you carry a $2k laptop with your entire livelyhood in it, you had better be sure you can rely on a case to protect your computer.I have bought brenthaven's newer cases for my ipad, and my wifes smaller laptop, not as impressed as with this one. Alhtough they may be slightly more stylish, this one fits into a larger messenger bag and has kept my laptop safe for years.Go for this one -
If you don't print primarily COLOR documents, DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER. I purchased the HP Color Laserjet 2600n as an alternative to cheap inkjet printers which use way too much ink. I knew the cartridges were expensive ($85.00 per) but with the yield of each cartridge I thought it was worth it. I also made the assumption that because I used the printer primarily for black ink documents that my color cartridges would last a lot longer than my black cartridge...WRONG. I called HP Technical support for a minor issue. I spoke with Tania. Tania told me that this is primarily a color printer, therefore, when you print a document which only uses black ink, the printer assumes you're also using the color cartridges, so it is using up the color cartridges at the same rate. There's only one catch, when the printer tells you that you have to replace the color cartridges, most likely there is still a LOT of toner left in the cartridge. When I became incredulous, she laughed at me. Eventually I was transferred to Gali, in Customer Care. I was also on the phone at the same time with another woman but they wouldn't give me her name. They confirmed MANY TIMES exactly what Tania told me. So many times during my conversation I said "I just have such a hard time believing that I will be forced to replace FULL CARTRIDGES!" and every time there reply was something to the effect of, I understand Ma'am, but there's nothing we can do, the machine is not defective. If I were you I WOULD NOT BUY THIS PRINTER.
I needed an RF Modulator to throw my Directv receiver selected channel out to another room and the new Directv HD receivers do not have an RF out anymore, only composite, component, s-video, and HDMI. When I wired my home, I installed a return RG-6 cable from each room planned for a receiver, to the main central cable control box. That way I can route the signal leaving the receiver to any room I wired a cable from, to the main box. I have done this with all three of my Directv receiver signals, out to three different areas, including one out to my shop 150' away.I have used three different brand RF Modulators, and this Belkin model was the least expensive, yet has delivered as good an audio/video output as any. I can recommend this item highly.
I didn't realize there was a switch on the side of this unit. A pleasant surprise.I'm happy with it.
The title says it all! This system is the perfect choice for a great movie experience while laying in bed. The quality of sound is superb and quite honestly I would have not expected the quality from a standard set up from Sony. This system could quite possibly be the basis for an &quot;ES&quot; setup. My only gripe, which is the reason I gave it 4 stars vs. 5, is that disc ejecting and disc swapping takes an unusually long amount of time. My old 5 disc carousel swaps discs out quicker than this model. Great package though! Do yourself a favor and skip the DAVC500 model and get this one!
Been using Verbatim data life plus for over ten years with no problems at all.....I recommend this product highly.........discs from about ten years ago, still are pristine
I was excited to get this box so I could have portable music that would play radio, cd's, satellite and MP3's in the backyard & at the beach.I don't blame the unit itself. The problem is that it was made for Sirius satellite units and not XM units, which is what I have in my car. When the companies mergedthe technology did not. I would have to purchase adapter cables and get tech suppport to attach them in order to use the boombox satellite with my unit.I don't want all those wires out so I'm returning this item.
We recently remodeled the office and opted for a clean, modern look. The desk is very streamlined and there is no way to hid the computer, printer, speaker and charger cords. We hung this between the desk and the wall and it was the perfect way to avoid having cables running all over the place. It was simple to hang and snaps into the frame that comes with it, creating a veryprofessional look.
Avoid this item! As everyone else has written, the device does not work when plugged as windows will not detect it as a USB device. Software updates don't work either. Customer service was RUDE and insisted we hadn't fully charged the battery--what an IDIOT!
I use the Iomega Zip Drive. The disks work well for quite awhile, but eventually for no reason, have to be replaced. The three pack is the best deal.
Received fast, easily installed, been working great since. Ordering is simple, fast and Instructions were easy. would deal with this organization again
Bought this for my mother in law and she loves it. It was easy to put pictures on it and easy to charge. My mother in law uses a phone carger that fits to charge it since she doesnt have a computer to use.
It is the worst splitter ever, it seems could work. And I get terrible TV signal when I connected is with TV cable and modem. My advise , do not buy it . It just weast time and money.
I bought this camera for Christmas my son who has studied photography in high school, excelled in the art, and is now in college. He has made use of most of the features and find that it works perfectly. PhotoWorld made it a special Christmas by delivering inside their expected window...in time for Christmas.
this ATAPI/EIDE CD-RW writer is a little miracle in a mechanical box. This CD writer was factory installed in my pc when I bought it about three months ago.It's a completely relable CD-RW. If I wanted to write a disc at the spur of the moment the writer was always willing and able. However there were a couple of times where I ended making coasters, but those were my stupid mistakes.But for the CD writer novices out there. feel confident about this CD-RW, It will win your acclaim.
It took a software update to make this tv perform correctly. previously, the only time i was happy with the picture quality was for a fraction of a second when switching between the menu and normal viewing. for some reason, just exactly then, the picture became GREAT.fiddling with brightness and tint and contrast, etc, only generates slight changes in screen appearance.we touched the screen with bare fingers when we installed it, and seem to be cursed with an eternal unerasable smudge.seriously: no proctective, cleanable barrier between the lcd and the world?we have yet to get any hdtv equipment. no telling how things might improve
This remote is being used to control a Dish Network 622 DVR, Sony A/V receiver, Panasonic HDTV, and Toshiba HD-DVD player. I even setup a shell PS3 macro which puts all other equipment into the proper mode for PS3 (this remote does not have Bluetooth, so no PS3 capability). The LCD screen is pretty easy to read, but I hardly use it since my macro (activity) commands do all the work. It is fun playing with the software used to customize its functionalty. It does take a few days of fine-tuning through trial and error, but it really pays off. The batteries are still going strong three weeks later and there truly is no functionality lost even though it replaced four remote. I highly recommend this unit to everyone.
Well.... I've had the same problems as you guysplayback recording etc... well I got it from bestbuy online.and they recommended accessories as SONY miniDV tapes.Well... DON'T USE SONY with this camera!It broke mine. I brought it in service and they recommendedeither SHARP or Panasonic. To tell you the truth...I don't think you will have ANY luck finding sharp miniDVanywhere. Unless you work with them and have some for testing purposes heheheh. :) Well use Panasonic. I could not returnmine because 15 days trial period was over. So now I am usingPanasonic. :) Good luck people!
I have been thru (broke) several different kinds of under pillow speakers. This is the best of the lot. No distortion found and volume good. Previous units failed due to wiring separation. Should this happen here I'll report it. So far, I'm very happy. Reserving five stars for next year at this time.
It got stuck on the filter and took Channel-Locks to get it off.I had lubricated the threads, I was very careful to not jam or cross-thread it, I used every grippy trick I knew or could think of to get enough of friction to unscrew the cursed thing and eventually got out the tools to spin it loose. Of course that ruined it, and good riddance!Why on earth B&W; left these smooth and didn't think to machine knurling into these rings so we can all get a grip is a mystery. They really dropped the ball on these.Maybe those specialized, padded, oil-filter removal pliers, might have gotten it off and not destroyed it in the process it, but those are big tools and who's going to carry them into the field?Since I'm not the only one with problems removing the rings, I'll avoid them in the future.
There is not much to say about these units other than it works as described and allows you the ability to use usb ports to charge most any device. Rather than buying a dedicated charger for your car, this gives you the availability to use the usb cables from any of your devices to charge them. The versatility is just what i needed and bought extras to give to friends, and they too love it. They appear to be cheaply made, but then it is made in China, but it works and that makes it worth it.
I bought this for my wife who just entered the Nursing program.She loves it. I holds (though fairly packed) everything she needs for school.
I didn't know what to really expect when I got this item, but I have to say, it worked great for me! I have since bought a few to give as gifts. Installing it wasn't a problem for me and I have a PC. From the time I ordered the item to the time I got the item, it had great delivery time. I am very happy with my purchase and very happy with my shopping experience!
The drive worked for two days, then started giving me errors, i couldn't put anything on it. Called the company, they said to mail it to them, and they'd replace it, two months later, I had a different model that works well.
I've had the player for several months now and have had zero problems with it. My battery lasts almost 3 1/2 hours, allowing me to watch almost two movies. Includes AC and car adapters, so you always have power wherever you go. Screen is crystal clear and sound isn't at all shabby. If you are thinking about a 7" player... for the price, this player is for you!
I mainly use my headphones when working out & on the plane/train/bus. The sound is great and they do a good job of blocking sound, but they have terrible quality. I bought these headphones a year ago and they broke a 2 months later. The jack got separated from the wiring to the headphones. I then contacted customer service and it took numerous e-mails and about two months to get a replacement pair. The replacement pair lasted 5/6 months and then the jack got separated again. This also happened to my roommate's pair of Bass Freqs.
They have a lot of nerve charging this much for a piece of garbage. I`ve only had this product for two days and I`ve already experienced full frame losses. In one instance the movie stopped completely! I do not recommend this product to anyone and all I have to say to someone that does buy it is buyer beware!! The only good thing I could say is that it`s fine as a cd player and that is all. I will think twice next time I make a purchase like this.
Sound from this unit is fair...nothing to call home about. In the Washington, DC where the station frequencies are quite crowded, tuning in to my favorite stations is impossible. My boss has an older Philips unit that tunes in with no problem. The units are separated by about 20 feet and are both sitting in windows on the same same side of the building. If you intend to use the radio, forget this unit.
I purchased this for use in word processing as a transcriptionist. The added desktop was great, but the contrast in viewing Word documents was unbearable. No matter how much you adjusted the brightness and contrast, black letters on white background were awful. I didn't try this for gaming, but given the problem I had, I would expect the same. I gladly paid $50 to ship the RMA just to recover some of the money I wasted on this poor product. Stay away from Soyo.
i had a persistent i/o error when trying to write to it on my computer (try drag and droping a file to it). i purchase it with the iv reader as a package thru amazon. turns out it has to be formated using fat32 (32 bit file allocation table in MS windows) which has a lot of overhead so you don't get 1.9 mb usable. anyway sandisk tech support was helpful and they spoke california english and i did't spend all day on hold. i don't know if this problem (or requirement) is a function of the 1394 port or a sandisk requirement. in any case it would have been nice to know the downside details before purchase.so if you want to write to it on your pc, format it with the fat32 format on your pc before putting it in your camera.
I have had this backpack for about a year. The construction of this bag is perfectly fine. The features are everything you'd expect from timbuk2. There are two primary reasons I rated this product a three, rather than something higher. The first is that the backpack straps are kind of odd if you intend to use this as a briefcase or a traditional messenger bag. They're thick and padded, and don't really stow away very well. When you try to tuck them, you get a weird, bulky shape that is unnatural to carry. The second reason is the fit/comfort level of actually wearing this as a backpack. I'm an average to small woman - 5'4", 115 lbs. I have broader shoulders, but this bag is still really uncomfortable to carry. The straps are sewn in at weird angles, and the fit causes my back to hurt after carrying this bag around over the course of a day. (I am a student, and I either take public transportation, a bike, or my scooter to campus.) Perhaps a bigger person wouldn't have the same issues.On the plus side, the features are awesome; file compartment, key lanyard, lots of pockets, appropriate padding for a laptop, and plenty of room for my books. I continue to use this backpack because of these features, but will eventually replace it for one that is more comfortable.
for the cheap price, you cant beat it, a note tho, the &#34;black&#34; ground wire is actually &#34;brown', just putting that out there
This lens is awesome in quality and feel. It is quiet, fast, and the optics are outstanding. I love this lens for the wide angle work, and any landscape photo too. It adds a depth to clouds in your shots too. If I knew how, I would add a photo I took with it, which explains exactly what I am writing!!!Hey, I know there are some people out there who don't like Ken Rockwell ([...]), but you have to admit his reviews are pretty spot on... and he strongly recommends this lens, which is exactly why I bought it.
This is a quality patch panel. Just make sure you have a decent punch down tool either from here or Monoprice, and you'll be good to go. I also recommend buying your cat5/6 cable from Monoprice as you won't be able to beat their price on some in wall cabling. This patch panel is a nice build and works perfectly.
Bought this for my girlfriend for a vacation, and it worked like a champ. No complaints from her about it, and that makes it a great purchase in my opinion.
I'm very satisfied with this webcam. Although the image isn't perfect it's definitely clear enough to see everything. I blame most of the errs on the internet connections and not the webcam. I was in need of a microphone not just a camera and they work great together. The sound is at time with the video. It was definitely worth the price and I would recomend this product to someone for webchating.
I bought this for my son he really likes it and uses it at work, home and at his cabin
Reality check: if you look around the Internet for other vendors, you'll notice several, including this Amazon page, mix the 42" set in with specs intended ONLY for the 46" and 52" models.The 2000:1 contrast and 4ms response time are NOT for the 42D62U. As best I can tell, it's 1200:1 and maybe 6ms. Sharp's email to me says 4-6ms, but since there's no Fine Motion mode on the 42" to activate the 4ms speed, I doubt 4 is actually applicable. Check out Sharp's Aquos PDF from their website, where only the 46" and 52" have this option mentioned.So far, the set is great for HDTV off cable. If I hadn't been told that a 6ms response led to smearing while playing Xbox 360 games, I wouldn't worry. But I spent WEEKS researching the Aquos line, and am annoyed that only after getting one do I find out that it's not exactly like all the websites said (or like here, implied) it was...
I got into scanners as a young man for entertainment. Later in life I used them to keep safe traveling the country as a long haul trucker. Uniden has always made the best scanner I thought. There are more expensive scanners out there, but for the money I believe a person would be hard pressed to find one better than this one. I don't like that they send "demo" software with it. And should have included the remote cable to hook to a computer, other than that, a great buy. The software and cable are easy to get.
I can feel it blowing cold (and hot) air when it's working, but it only changed the temperature by few celsius at the most. I've adjusted it to a few spots but the change remains the same. Other than that, it is a bit loud when blowing; however, it is decent for what it does.
Seemed to work easily until it did not recognize item. Directions are clear and easy to follow but adding items to the list takes long. You have to use arrow keys to spell out the new item. Also training to improve recognition for items already in the list is a pain. There are times when my wife has said that it is just too frustrating, its easier to use a pen. When it does work well, the ability to print out the list is awesome. It is easy to erase the list, item, or start a new list. Also can gave two lists. We usually don't need that but it could come in handy.
the printer is great for the price. Set up was easy. Fast text printing and relatively fast for photos. Not a heavy printer user but I wanted good quality prints and bigger ink tanks. I uninstalled the software, as it was not that useful. It over crops on borderless and border prints for me. Got a great deal at Staples for $79.99. Target sells IP2000 for $79 with the two little ink containers that run out too soon (had S200 Canon with them before). Use the Canon Photo paper for best photo results. I don't have a Picbridge camera so can't comment on that feature.
i got this for my nokia n75, its working great with no problemas of this time. i got the package bec of the adapters its much easierdowlowding the pics to my computer, fast delivery
I've been looking and looking and looking for a replacement for my old Panasonic DVD player. This is it. Not only does it play the new formats. It has 2 count them 2 sets audio outputs. This has been my biggest complaint when trying to find a DVD player. I've had a bad experience with my RCA carousel DVD player that had more than one set of audio outputs. The manufacturers seem to think that if you don't want a carousel you don't want to hook your DVD player into your stereo as well as your TV. There are times when you want theatre sound and there are times when you want regular TV. If you feel the same this is the DVD player for you
Works great with my Mac!I'm currently using 4 of the 7 ports and all function properly (printer, Ipod, external hard drive and another DVD/CD drive). Easy to install: plug in the device to one of your USB ports on the computer and the other in into the outlet or power strip. That's all that's required for a Mac! Then plug in your gadgets and you're all set.It's a relatively inexpensive way to increase your USB ports.
I have had my Zune now for just over two weeks now and am really enjoying it. Here are some of my thoughts. I am a PC user and have had an iPod mini for over two years now that I used constantly. Many of you are probably considering upgrading from an iPod to a Zune so I'll compare my experience of the two. To be fair, I realize that the iPod mini is old technology now and not comparable to the Zune.Brown Color: You either love or hate the brown zune. I love it. The green double shot is really attractive and the dark metal border around the screen and center button offer beautiful contrast.Screen: The screen is absolutely gorgeous! It is very big, very bright, and the first thing everyone asks me about when they see it.Controls: The center wheel is a four direction button with a center button and not a touch wheel like the iPod. My first instinct was to spin the wheel like apple devices and the lack of response was a bit of a let down... at first. iPod users will no doubt be familiar with trying to navigate menus with the spin wheel and way overshooting what you're looking for or endlessly spinning the wheel to get to the end of your list. Within an hour or so, I was very much enjoying the simplicity of changing volume and tracks by a single button instead of sliding.MP3s: Sound great as you would expect. Great organization. Love the cover art!Radio: I actually find myself using it quite a bit. The tuner picks up digital information from many stations and lists the station name, genre, and song artist and title. It's a really nice feature.Video: The Zune comes preloaded with some videos which are fun. My digital camera (Fuji V10) takes beautiful video that looks great on the Zune. I have been using free Microsoft software (PhotoStory and MovieMaker) to splice music, video, and pictures into videos that I can carry around in my Zune. This promises to be huge fun in the future. Also, with a bit of searching, you can find great products that let you put DVDs and Tivo recordings on your player as well.Zune Navigation: The menus take a few seconds to get used to, but are very intuitive and easy to navigate. I love that I can put one of my pictures and make it my background. It looks very personal.WIFI: I can't find any other Zunes out there to share with yet. I'll be searching for them at the gym and work after Christmas.Battery Life: They say 14 hours, I think it's closer to 12. Definitly last more than a full day of use. If you are watching video, it will be less of course. No complaints here.Zune Software: Wow, does it feel like a beta version! Install required a reboot and managed to crash what I thought was a fairly crash proof PC. The software seems to want to be the only thing running. Any other software seems to make it hang for long periods of time. It looks and feels very much like Windows Media Player 11 which also tends to hang a bit on my computer. As for usability, it has a lot of good features: auto playlists (right click on `create playlist'), stacked album cover display, video and picture tabs, built in burning, etc. Hopefully, they will get this thing running better with updates in the very near future.Zune Marketplace: I find it a joke to buy MP3s from services like this. DRM (digital rights management) protected music is quickly showing its limitations. Microsoft is a terrible example of the problem and here is why. The Microsoft Zune will NOT play Microsoft `Plays for Sure' files purchased in the past! Nor, will it play iTunes purchased files or anything other than Zune Marketplace DRM files. I WILL NOT purchase DRM music. All of my music is ripped directly from CDs. It sounds better, can be used however I want and I will never be locked into a specific media provider for my music. You get a free 14 day pass with your Zune, but I wont' be trying it.Carrying case: While not often in the description, the Zune comes with a soft form fitting faux-suede pouch for your Zune. I love it! It looks great, lets the player slide smoothly into my pocket, protects the screen and allows me to feel and operate the buttons through the case. I know already that I will eventually lose it, but that will be a sad day.Headphones: They are magnetic to try and prevent tangles, but the magnets aren't strong enough to keep them connected. They are earbuds which many people don't like, but they happen to nestle perfectly in my ears and I'll use them for the time being.Size and Weight: It's a little bigger and a little heavier than my iPod mini, but the added features easily make up for the slight increase in size. I use it at the gym, slide it in the pocket of my jeans at work and sometimes just hold it to watch videos. Its smaller than it looks in pictures.What I miss from the iPod: In general, not much. I'm giving my mini to my little brother. One thing is podcasts. You can put podcasts on the Zune, but right now, it's a pain in the rear.The future: Microsoft will no doubt be releasing upgrades for the Zune player and software in the very near future. This was a feature sorely lacking from my iPod. It did the same thing from the day I got it out of the box to today. There are a tons of possibilities that promise to make the Zune grow better with age. Wireless syncing over your home network, internet radio, podcasting, radio recording, contacts and calendar options, better synchronizing options, and much more.The Zune has been a great upgrade for my needs and I can't wait to see how Microsoft makes it better in the future.
This refill system works terrific for me, as I use quite a bit in my business. Big savings is always a plus
With a price of $500 for a refurbished model, this laptop was affordable. I am often "on the go" and I like this laptop's portability. It is light and easy to carry. Overall, it performs decently, although it is kind of slow because its memory is only expandable up to 2 GB and it comes loaded with the resource-hogging Vista OS (switching it over to XP would probably make it run faster). The one drawback to this laptop is that the wireless card is unreliable. For some reason, it won't pick up a wireless signal very well even when it is very close to the router, while another laptop user in the same room can get online without a problem. Unfortunately, tech support was patently unhelpful in resolving this problem, so I disabled the on-board wireless card and am using a Rosewill wireless USB adapter. With the adapter, I have no problem getting online.
Product was a replacement for one that broke. Have been very satified with it's past usage.
Worked great at first, but now it freezes my ipod up just about everytime I try to use it. Once it freezes I can't get it to work again. I have to wait until the battery completely dies out and charge it back up at home.
The unit works well and is user friendly. Cannot get it to synchronize with my computer, however. Royal's support crew says the unit is defective. I recently purchased this item from Amazon. Is there a way to get a replacement?
This home theater system is just about exactly as advertised. It was easy to set up, and performs great. Great sound out of an inexpensive system. The four surround speakers were easy to mount on my walls and look great. The only complaint I had was the wires for the rear speakers were a little short. But the IR rear speaker setup works great as long as you mount the TX and RX units hight enough on the wall to avoid signal break if someone walks or stands in front of them.
This is the first digital camera I have purchased and it is wonderful. I would recommend this camera to everybody. The body of this camera is great its small, light and compact and its fits right in your pocket. It also takes great pictures the zoom could be alittle better but its still good. Easy to use the software installed it the same day I got the camera. If you want a camera thats small and user friendly than this is the camera for you.
This router has several bugs and D-Link doesn't even bother fixing them by releasing a better firmware. If you read the forums, you will find out yourself about the problems and the frustration of the users. Also the technical support of D-Link operating from India is useless, they will waste your time, but the problem will stay there. In a nutshell, don't buy this router unless you want to face all those known issues.
This is my first financial and all the functions a pretty simple to imply with a little help from the instruction book. I would definitely recommend it.
These cases meet my need for limited storage space. The drawback is they are very fragile. However, if you can find a low price on these cases replacing a broken case is very inexpensive. I plan on continuing to purchase these cases as long as I can find a low price.
I am a 35 year old degreed electrical engineer and just spent my entire weekend attempting to get this drive to work on our windwows XP laptop.Windows media player could make some contact with the CD_RW to read, but writing is very iffy, and I am sure I have the correct media.Microsoft does not carry drivers for the Memorex product line on their website. The memorex website has neither the user manuals nor the drivers to download. Their is also no customer support on weekend from Memorex. The software which came with it has an electronic copy of the manual - but it shows pictures of another drive (not the one I purchased) and the only driver is for Windows 98.3B tech did ship and the product arrived prompty. It looks like a basic lack of ability from Memorex to support this product. Ours will be return shipped tomorrow.
Functions fine, sometimes will leave a shadow. Irritated that Canon does not include with a camera but makes you buy a $30 piece of plastic.
I love the easyness of this camera, we have one at our school and I use it very often. I love it but I can't print pictures though the printers because the megapixles are so high it jams the printer. But I'd still recomend it. It is wonderful
It works as advertised and very easy to carry and easy to use. But this is not a replacement for an actual lens cleaning kit. Just an easy to carry thing that can help you in the middle of a trip where you can't sit down and clean your lens with a cleaner.I went to a beach that was very windy and went very close to the water. The wind had fine sand particles and water with it and all of that stuck to my lens. I came back to my car and tried to clean the lens with this pen. When I used the brush it made it worse. It spread the water and sand all over the lens. Then I used the other end for quite a long time to clean the entire mess. Note that the more you use the liquid end the more you affect the lens coating and also the liquid is going to dry up gradually.
I love the material and style, but for my Canon Rebel XSI the case is almost a little bit too small (even though you can stretch it and try to fit it).The case bottom hardly fits around the camera base. I thought the case had a zipper on the back (no idea why I thought that but it looked like it somehow), but there is only a velcro fastener on the back and even if I pull it down as far as I can, it doesn't completely cover the back of the camera (incl. screen).Overall, I like the product because it's light-weight and great if you don't want to drag along a big camera case or bag.
Bought this for my wife who travels often. We used it on a holiday trip to New England and it was wonderful - never looked at a map and it took us right to the doorstep of the addresses we were looking for. Used it around our hometown and did note that if you have intimate knowledge of an area there are often better ways to get to a place than the suggested route. Of course the voice "recalculating..." works every time you veer from the plotted course - and never gets angry. Perhaps a later version will finally say "Look, are you going to listen to me or not!"
Hi,I'm a TomTom addict. I've been addicted ever since I first plugged in my TomTom 300 and found a new way to work. Ever since, I've relied on my tomtom to get me from point A to point B.The user interface is easy to use, intuitive and clever and allows me to find nearby restaurants, hotels or even train stations nearby.My tomtom is so great, I've even let friends borrow it at work when they have a meeting with a client they have never been to before.There are some problems: anytime I find my way somewhere using my TomTom, I can't find my way home without the Tomtom. That's why I'm addicted.It's reduced my frustration in the car and made me really happy.Thanks TOMTOM.Your friend,NEver Lost Drew
This is a great adaptor, HOWEVER it is not in my opinion a complete adaptor. I purchased this thinking that I could use it with my Nikon DSLR camera, and realized after an hour of setting up my telescope and getting it zeroed in, this does NOT attach to the camera, and you need an ADDITIONAL adaptor that fits into this one for your camera ring. These are specific to your camera so I understand that you can't sell a "universal" kit, but it would have been nice to know that up front.
I received the 2 GB for my Desktop in great time and was pleased. They were brand new and once installed has picked up the speed on my computer.
The keyboard is awesome from an ergonomic standpoint however the space bar is terrible. As is, it will rattle and require too much force to employ, there is an easy fix. I carefully removed the space bar key, and on the platform between where the key was and the "n" and "vb" key I placed thin strips of felt. specifically the felt adhesive pads i use underneath my furniture to protect my floors. Secondly I cut a wooden BBQ skewer and placed it into the tube underneath the spacebar key sticking out 1/8 of an inch and padded with a thin piece felt so it wont puncture the sensor pad on the keyboard.
Nothing more than title.... It is good, I am using the extension for my in earphones in the stage at church and it is longer enough to move a couple steps. I don't need longer than it.
The PNY desktop memory was exactly as advertised, functioned properly and was delivered promptly. It was packed securely so there was no danger of it being damaged in shipment. Excellent company with which to do business.
I use these as PDUs on the bottom of my 12u racks.I connect them to cyberpower UPS, so I am not concerned about the lack of surge protection.The ears were a little bent on one of the units I bought, but it was easily bent back into place.They come with a plastic cover over the power switch, which is not shown in the pictures. It's ugly, cheap, and not necessary. I've been able to rip mine off with no damage to the unit. I treat my equipment with caution and respect, and I've never had a problem with accidentally switching the power off.Basically you get what you pay for. This is a simple unit, and it will get the job done.
Better than unplugging your computer completely, safer than keeping it plugged in. I haven't had to use it yet, but it plugs in nicely and gives me piece of mind.And as a note, unplugging your computer completely is really a bad idea, because now you are the only ground, and it kinda stops there (can you say ZAP?!). Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, because people will.
A bit of problem with installation, the red/blue link light never indicated a good link with the Linksys WRT54G even with the units within 3 feet of each other. With Linksys support on the phone, we figured out that the link was in fact increasing the signal percentage on other laptops in the house. Even though the Linksys representative couldn't explain the red light issue, he suggested that I not worry about it if it is actually working. Almost works right isn't a good enough solution for me. Sorry Linksys. As you can see from my other review, RSLU2, this is the second "Quality" issue with Linksys in two weeks.
After reading multiple reviews here at amazon, i decided to buy the RT Dual Jack and it sure didn't disappoint. Like others i got mine to avoid the dish satellite connectivity fee. Setup is instant and with caller-id enabled, i can see who's calling in my TV set. Receiver Jack is 1 floor and 30 feet away and there is no issue in signal. Highly recommended.
I haven't tested these cables (yet), I bought them because the price, eventually I am going to use them, so far I can tell that they look like good quality cables, good finish and length (considering that they will go inside a desktop case) so I expect they will work ok, I gave 3 stars because of price and construction quality.
I purchased this model Sony rear projection HDTV in 2004. It is used daily and often on for several hours. It's 2012 now and I still watch it. But I must advise anyone who has a rear projection tv to keep the rear vents vacuumed and dust free. Dust will accumulate inside the tv and should be cleaned every few years. This also applies to all electrical devices (pc's, vcr's, dvd players) because electrical components attract dust by laws of physics.I'm very ashamed to admit this but I did not clean inside this tv for seven years. It's amazing it did not overheat something or quit altogether. Goes to show how durable Sony made this tv. But I know better now after seeing the inside of the tv.I never imagined how dusty it could be until I removed the rear vent panel. If you have pets as I do there'll be more accumulation than normal.NOTE: if you are not comfortable doing this yourself, hire a service tech if you can. There's always risk of damaging parts or electrical shock from a capacitor or something. But I promise the cleaning will be well worth it and lengthen the tv's life.I used a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner, gently brushing and lighty touching the dust to stir it loose and into the vacuum. Spray camera lens or eyeglass lens cleaner onto a soft cloth and gently clean the three lamps.DO NOT TOUCH the large projection mirror above because it will scratch just from fingers touching it.Anyway, after assembling the panel and turning on the tv, I was absolutely amazed at the picture quality. 100% better. It was like getting a new tv. The dust had accumulated so slowly I didn't realize the picture had become that bad.As with all Sony equipment, this tv model will provide years of great service if treated carefully and kept clean. Do as the owners manual advises, ALWAYS HANDLE WITH CARE!Enjoy!
I ordered this keyboard to use at work and loved it. I've had it for about 6 months and no longer have any wrist or shoulder pain. Because I thought it was so great, I bought one for home. I highly recommend this product.
The MZ-RH910 can be used either as a Digital Audio player (MP3 player) or as a digital or analogue recorder.To use it as a DAP, download Sonic Stage (the latest version is 3.4) and create a music library as with any MP3 Player. Connect the MZ to your PC via a USB connection and transfer.A primary motive for buying this machine in preference to a hard-disk "MP3 Player" was the ability to record my vinyl LPs. For this, a 3.5mm stereo jack to 2X phono plug cable connects from the MZ to my amplifier. Recording is just like the last time I used a reel-to-reel quite some time ago. Press pause and record together, play a sample of music to set the level, then start from the beginning. It's easy after a few minutes. To record, you will need the Hi-MD discs. You can compress recordings using Hi-SP (Atrac3Plus at 256K) or Hi-LP (Atrac3Plus at 64K) or record in uncompressed PCM. Yes, with a good microphone this is a full-blooded digital recorder!A third mode of operation is as an auxiliary drive on the PC for general data. I havn't tried this yet, but can confirm that Windows recognises the MZ as a USB-connected device when plugged in.Here are my comments on the machine's operation and performance.Sound Quality. I'm familiar with the sound of a well-known "MP3 Player", which I was not very impressed with. I was expecting the Sony to sound somewhat better, but was surprised at the exceptional sound quality of this machine. To hear it, you will need better headphones. I have Sennheiser PX100s. Both DAP and recorded music encoded with Atrac3Plus at 256K has all the traits of hi-fi.Sony Licensing Restrictions. As far as I can make out, the only restriction is that music files transferred to the player in DAP mode can only be transferred back to the same PC. This is of no concern to me. Recordings (as opposed to file transfers) are freely transferable to other PCs. When you transfer a recording to the PC, Sonic Stage gives you the option to save it as a .WAV file, which completely releases the file from the Sony universe. I assume this only makes sense with PCM recordings.Sonic Stage. It's fine, what's all the fuss about?Build Quality. Plastic on the outside, metal bits within. The only problem with mine is that the battery cover isn't quite flush with the case. It makes intermittent whirs and clicks. The manual says don't worry about it. I believe them. I wouldn't trust anyone but Sony to build a complex device like this for a relatively low price, but have a feeling it will last if treated with respect.Batteries. The main battery is rechargeable NiMh. It is removeable and replaceable. An auxiliary battery holder containing a LR6 dry cell can be attached to the side of the MZ. For playback, the main battery lasts days with intermittent listening. Once you start recording, this changes. You need to attach either the mains PSU or the auxiliary battery when recording.Editing Recordings. When making recordings, track marks must be inserted. This can be done while recording or on playback. Music information can be added from the recorder but a better way is to edit from Sonic Stage. The nice thing is that you don't need to upload the recording to Sonic Stage. Simply make the USB connection and the necessary editing can be done on the fly.Playback. The player can be connected to an amplifier to play back through loud speakers. The 3.5mm stereo jack to 2X phono cable that is used for recording will connect the MZ headphone output to the amplifier's aux input.ConclusionFor the price of a modest hard-disk MP3 player you will in addition purchase a high quality digital recoder. This remarkablepiece of technology deserves to be far more popular than it is.
After going through a bunch of reviews, I decided to go for this stand for my Macbook Pro and it definitely doesn't disappoint. As matter of fact, I am really pleased with not only the sturdiness and functionality but also with the appearance.
Item does not have a long life battery. Batteries need to be purchased ona regular basis. Also does not have a charger.
I bought the product "slightly used" and it broke very easily and quickly. Of course, there is no recourse for a used prouct.
We paid for a 30 - 20 AWG stripper, they sent us a 24 - 10 AWG stripper. We are not going to return it as it's going to cost us more time and money.
The reason why there is alot of noise is because you didn't use a DSL filter. I had the same problem then remembered i didnt' hook up a DSL filter to it. I just tried it and it works great now. I gave it 4 stars because i haven't used it for very long. But so far so good. I hope this help you get clearity on why there is alot alot of noise when messages are being recorded and playback!!!
This unit is everything it was advertised to be at a very reasonableprice. The ability to make this unit Region Free can't be overstated.On-line the directions to accomplish this are simple. It allows youto view movies that aren't available in this country. So far, Ihaven't found anything this unit wont play. Definately a great buy.
Arctic silver is the best product on the market for cooling solutions. I have been using them for over a decade, and they blow any other compound paste out of the water. Not even a competition. You can expect to drop your cooling temps by 40% or more over your old compound. There are many variations available, just make sure you are selecting the right product for your needs.
I can't get near my laptop now because this Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler gives off a steady stream of a strong odor propelled by it's own fans, which is very similar to that of brand new sneakers. As I open windows to operate my laptop now to let fresh air in, I hope this will eventually diminish in time.I am not sure if this odor is toxic to your health but I would be concerned if pregnant women use this product.
I'm very pleased with my new monitor. I did a lot of shopping around and comparing before I bought the cornea MP704B 17" monitor. I was concerned about the 600 cycle noise that someone else had mentioned. I suppose if it's real quiet and I'm focused on it, I can hear something, but otherwise I don't notice it at all. Dead pixels are always a posibility with LCD monitors, and my guess is that shipping is normaly the cause. My monitor showed up in perfect working condition. Not that it's a real issue. Amazon has such a good track record for customer service that I never gave it a second thought that they would let me return it if I was unhappy. So the bottom line is that if you just want a great monitor without any bells and whistles, this is the one to buy. it has a sleek look. I also like the fact that the screen is almost as big as the monitor itself so there is not a very big frame around the screen. I suppose this could be considered a drawback if your one of those people with 15 post-it notes stuck to your monitor.
I bought this head from a retail store just yesterday and I'm impressed with the overall quality of this product.Installation:If you know what you're doing with car stereo installation, I would imagine this is a breeze. This is the first time I've ever actually had to work with the wiring elements of a stereo unit, so it was a wonderful learning experience. If you're not comfortable playing with wires (particularly splicing), I would highly recommend having this unit professionally installed. I personally had to use the wire harness that I had purchased to install my last car stereo with and splice the wires from it into the wires that connected to the head.I installed this in my '97 Pontiac Sunfire with very few complications. The only big issue I ran into in my install is that the deck doesn't fit completely into the dash area on my car - I'm not sure whether this is human error or not, though: A professional installation could probably fix many of the issues I had. For anyone who isn't familiar with Sunfire structure, it's very difficult to work with radio installation unless you first remove half the innards of your car, all while in an upside-down bat position. There is no "mounting strap" in my car (unless it was included in the packaging of the radio, in which I had no knowledge or method of actually getting the mounting strap up inside the rear radio area), so my stereo is currently just sitting very snugly inside the radio slot. I may take my car to a best-buy or somewhere to see if they can do something better with it.Features:I am thoroughly impressed with this unit! It's definitely an eye-catcher, particularly since the bright blue light from the face panel makes it stand out a lot. Having the faceplate in the open position is very nice - the LCD screen is relatively simple, easy to understand and read. There's no flashy animation every time you turn on the screen and there are no visualizations for your music or anything else, but you get the information you need without having to search too hard for it on the screen. If you want to keep any drinks in your cup holder, though, you will want to keep the panel in the closed position. The open position takes up some space in more compact vehicles.The radio is a pretty standard AM/FM radio. It has very clear reception, aided by the ability to switch between Distance and Local reception strengths. Recording Presets is very easily done in a few different ways - you can have the radio automatically store presets for you by holding in the AS/PS button, or you can individually store presets by simply pushing down on the number you want to store your preset in for a second or two. You can also have the radio scan through your presets, stopping at each one for about five seconds or so until you decide you want to listen to a particular station. I could go into more detail, but the user's manual is pretty clear about the different functions (I've read a few reviews who felt the manual was rather cryptic, so perhaps there has been a reprinting), and besides, most AM/FM radios do basically the same things.I do not have XM radio, so I can't really say anything one way or the other about this particular feature, but I think it's pretty awesome that it's XM ready with very little work involved to put an XM receiver in your vehicle.Sound:I'm still using stock speakers in my car - the sound coming out of this head unit is great! Crystal clear sound, great balance all across the spectrum of highs, lows, and mids. The loud function works very well to make your sound pop, and the EQ settings are good. I particularly like the "Beat" setting, as it seems to make things sound the best to my ears. But even when you keep all your sound flat coming out of this head, it sounds good.CONS:So far, I have only a few complaints. One is a major complaint, and the others are very minor.CD PLAYER: This may be because I do not have it fully and "properly" installed, but I am experiencing the same issue that another reviewer mentioned: There does not seem to be ANY anti-skip protection on my unit. I can lightly knock on the head unit and it causes CD's to skip. This is the only reason that I gave this product three stars. I plan to try and contact Dual's Customer Service reps about this and see if it's a defect in the head unit. Personally, this is no major problem for me because I don't really listen to CD's anymore - I plug in my Mp3 player or listen to the radio 90% of the time, but I'd like to have a functional CD player, nonetheless.I-PLUG: This is VERY minor, but I would like to see a unit like this with an integrated AUX jack. Almost every other head unit that has AUX jacks has them easily integrated into the unit itself without having to use a separate input. It's just more wires I have to snake around and figure out where to put the iPlug jack.Another review I read mentioned that a dimmer option for the lights would be nice, and I could see that being a valid addition to a unit like this. The lights don't really bother me, but being able to tone them down a bit wouldn't hurt if you feel it's a distraction.My overall impression with this player is that it's worth every dollar I spent on it. It was a great experience to learn how to work with all the wiring and install a stereo unit like this on my own, but I'm definitely thinking I'm going to go somewhere and get the installation finished professionally - that might help the skipping problem, as well.
I've had an VR3 FM USB Car Transmitter for two years. However, there were things that I found most frustrating when using it and I didn't realise this until after I'd purchased it.VR3 MP3 Player FM Transmitter frustrations:1) It wouldn't remember where I last was listening to.2) I couldn't fast forward nor rewind. Arrgh! You could only skip between tracks. This was frustrating because I have a habit of rewinding to listen to parts of my audio tracks again and again and of course I can't fast forward through averts. It was especially frustrating because of point 1 above as I would always have to start listening from the beginning of a track. Particularly annoying when listening to long tracks.3) No remote - Please note most FM transmitters don't come with FF or RW functions on the remote's either.4) It was white and it was ugly.5) Limited frequency range. A lot of these devices only allow you turn use the upper and lower FM frequency ranges.6) It takes USB dongles and SD cards but the SD cards are limited to 2GB.I've now purchased the SoundFly SD:Soundfly SD WMA/MP3 Player Car Fm Transmitter for SD Card, USB Stick, Mp3 Players (iPod, Zune)1) The SoundFly SD remembers exactly where you were last listening to. This is so refreshing as I can just turn off the car and when I next climb back in and start the car, with the SoundFly SD plugged into the car lighter socket, it just starts right of from where I left last. Awesome! Bear in mind I have a new model car less than four years old, but a lot of these devices just die when a car is started and the device has been accidentally left in. I've not had a single problem with using the Soundly this way, and I believe I have no reason to worry about it. You even have a bookmarking facility.2) I can fast forward and rewind to my hearts content. Even with the remote.3) The remote is is actually quite handy, especially when driving. You can certainly use the controls on the device itself, but the remote is easier. It's not too difficult to remember the position of the keypad buttons, so using the remote while driving is quite easy. Don't crash.4) This FM transmitter is black. The device itself is a heck of a lot more attractive than the VR3 I have. It's even smaller.5) You can tune into all the FM frequency range in single steps, so there's no shortage of places to find a gap in the FM range. The Soundfly can remember up to seven bookmarked spots. As for the strength of the FM transmitter, it's certainly no worse than the VR3. But unlike the VR3 I have a much broader spectrum of FM frequencies to try to find a clear spot. Much better.6) The device takes USB dongles & SD cards. But this device takes the High Capacity ones up 32GB.Other points to note. You can also connect your iPod or MP3 player via the supplied cable. You also get a 10A fuse. In case you can't figure out what it's for, and it's not stated in the instructions, the device has a fuse inside the part that pushes into the lighter socket. That should blow before the device does. Handy if you leave the device in all the time. If the device stops working, check the fuse. You unscrew the end. The instructions are clear, but one point of note is that it doesn't show you how to change the fuse.I'm so happy with the SoundFly FM transmitter and highly recommend it to anyone who'll listen. It's much better than the VR3. The only thing I can think that is lacking with this is Bluetooth. I would love for this device to be able to communicate with my phone or Bluetooth headset (if I had some), or or an MP3 player that had Bluetooth.
This relay works well for those FreeWay Blaster Horns I got from Amazon.But I easly broke the Metal Bracket from the PLASTIC Box. But the Bracket is not the Ground for the relay. Just a hanger. I followed the Instructions of someone on installing these Horns and Relay from his Web Site.ONE thing he Failed to mention.( I read and searched his Info 3 Times) That the Center Contact on the Relay is the Ground for the Relay. I had to trouble Shoot for about 15 minutes trying to figure out why the horns would not work. Today they are Loud and Clear.
I can't believe the quality of this TV Mount. I have two other wall mounted TVs and I'm very tempted to order two more of these mounts to replace those. They were twice the money at a Big Box Store and not nearly as nice as this one. This one was easy to put up and makes it a breeze to center your TV because of the construction of the nice wide wall bracket/brace. Better yet, if you need to take the TV back off the wall it will be a simple and pain free task because of its design.A steal of a deal well worth the price!
I got my printer a month ago at J&R;, basing on the reviews that I read, I was excited and at the same time a little bit doubtful if I spent my money wisely. But when it arrived and printed a couple of photos, I was completely satisfied. The results were awsome, the photos look like they were processed in the lab. The ink tanks are cool (photomagenta easily rans out so don't forget to stock up), no wastage, you only change what is used up and you can easily see how much ink are left (the ink tanks are transparent.) Not only does it work with photos, it goes well also with my documents (just don't forget to click grayscale so you won't waste any color ink) and the easy-webprint is just great.My only problem is printing photos with small megapixel and size, they are kinda blury and you can't see the blur (in the print preview) until you print them, so I advise use large sizes in printing (maximize your camera), and hopefully Canon can fix this problem with their print preview with their Easy-PhotoPrint.It's easy to use and the program along with the printer is user friendly. This is my first photo printer though, so I won't make any comparison with other printers, its still up to you to decide. For me I'm completely satisfied.
I have already requested for return for this product, it didn't work at all. what else i can tell about it?
I didn't think it was possible to screw up a CD player/radio so badly. The radio is entirely an afterthought. There's no way to see what radio station you're tuned to! I expected the front panel LCD to show what station I'm tuned to, but it stays blank with the radio on. The sound quality is very weak and bad; there's a persistent hiss. Even with the volume turned all the way up, it's weak - you'd think you could get more out of the speakers. The antenna is pathetic - fully extended, it's only 9.5 inches. The lid for the CD player doesn't pop up high enough; it wouldn't take long before it gets broken. I don't think I've ever kept anything with the name "Coby" on it - I'm returning this immediately and in the future I'll never consider another Coby product.
I bought this one for my home computer and it made my old monitor look like it was cheap. This is an outstanding monitor. I am very pleased with it and if you got one you would be too. I would recommend this one over sony or any of the others.
I got this remote for Christmas and really enjoy it. The basic setup was very easy, but as I used the remote I found a few items I needed to change. In particular my receiver is older and I have to use a tape input for the TV. This is a monitor loop so I had to figure out how to program the remote to turn the loop off when leaving the TV. It all works great, but took a little fiddling and searching of the Harmony website.This is such an improvement over the 5 or 6 remotes I had.
I bought this for the office and it prints and networks well. I also have a 1020 and it does not work well with a Linksys print server. The 1022N has a built-in server that will work in our Windows environment.
I love these headphones!! I can't deal with those earbuds, they are just uncomfortable. Most stores are not selling these over the head headphones and I'm not sure why, they are comfy, they stay in your ears, and they are so lightweight!
This is a digital tester that has 5 LED's to indicate remaining charge.The Delkin is somewhat accurate, but imprecise: With the 0.8V battery, it flashes (which I guess means "dead") or does not light at all. With a 1.2V battery, the Delkin shows 3 (of 5) LED's lit when set to "Rechargeable" and 2/5 when set to "Primary". With a 1.45V battery (still plenty of life left in it but not brand new), the Delkin shows 4/5 LED's lit. And with a brand new fresh alkaline battery (over 1.5V), the Delkin shows all 5 LED's lit, on either setting.The problem is that a rechargeable battery with 1.2V is actually fully-charged. So the Delkin is inaccurate when on that setting.
Unbelievable picture quality. Very natural colors. Great sound. I just wish it had 2 HDMI input ports.
Im crazy about hour tapes. But this one takes cake.In reality this tape lasts 65 mins! Just like -dvd in xp mode!
These inks are inexpensive and a great value for your dollar. Only buy authentic ink as some generic inks will smudge or damage your printer. I have used Canon brand ink for years and have nothing but satisfaction for them. Quality is consistent and is a trusted brand worldwide.
This is not even a toploading DVD player. The description is a lie. Not only that, but it did not work straight out of the box. Even the remote is different than the one we received. What we ordered an and what we received were two totally different things. The LCD is fried and no one at Craig (the manufacturer) could help.
I shopped for about 6 months for an MP3 player and had almost decided not to buy one because of the multiple problems and poor reviews characterizing most of the players on the market today. But then I happened to discover IAudio. I bought the 256 last month and it is absolutely, positively wonderful. It is incredibly small and lightweight, making it ideal as an exercise companion. The fact that it comes with a case with a belt attachment and ANOTHER case with an armband is a real plus - not all players do. The software, though proprietary, is intuitive and bug free. I was concerned that I could not use MusicMatch, which I really love - not to worry. I simply create playlists in MusicMatch and export them to the IAudio player. No problem. The controls on the player itself, while taking a little time (an afternoon) to master are accessible and easy to use. And best of all is the sound - I've been using cassette players for years to exercise with and I'm now hearing music on my tracks that I've never heard before! In other words, the sound is superb. If you're in the market for a solid player with exceptional sound that's easy to use, look no farther. You've found it with IAudio.
I needed a car charger for my iPods. The choice seemed to be between cheap and untrustworthy, and overpriced. This DLO model was the best compromise I could find. With just enough features to justify the $15 price.I have been using it for about a month now, including one 900 mile car trip, and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. The LED feature is actually helpful, and I am glad I chose this charger.
I ordered this mouse because i had one just like it for 4 years till my dog got it. I ordered 2 to replace it.
Our Sony camcorder had reached the point that the playback was no longer watchable (image was quite distorted). We are not happy that Sony no longer supports its products by not manufacturing a 8mm head cleaner, but we were pleased to find that TDK made such a product. I am very happy to report that after just one cleaning our camcorder playback is perfect. This is a wonderful product.
Ok, so if you are like me and can't stand those miserable ipod head phones that come with your ipod, then these sony's are for you. The sound quality is awsome. The best thing about them is that they don't pop out of your ears at random (the way the white ipod ones do, and you know what I'm talking about). The fact that they go over the head makes them perfect for outdoor walks, runs or dog walking. I got 3 sets i liked them so much, and at the cost they are excellent. The sound quality is fantastic and the weight of the headset is really light. Remember your first sony sports walkman in the 80's that came with simillar headphones, well, these are so much lighter and allow for "surround sound like quality". You won't be sorry you got these, they get along great with my ipod and my iphone. Don't delay, get your's now .
the product name includes 240, leading you to believe the capacity is 240 CDs. It IS, however, if you use the option to store the CD books/covers, the capacity is really only 120. The product is nice, well-made and what I expected otherwise.
I love this mini dvd camcorder. I really didnt want to purchase a Sony, since they seem over priced for quality sometimes but after buying & returning 2 other dvd camcorders I gave this one a shot. I have had it almost a year, and have enjoyed the ease of use. I use it for family functions & recording our toddler twins. I save & edit the video with the included software on the PC. It is pretty simple for computer literate people.
The color saturation and archival properties I've experience while using the Rhinotek Color and Black Inkjet cartridges over the last year and one half have convinced me that there is no other choice at any price that compares!!! In the completion and color proofing of my current color landscape photography book &quot;Idaho Discovered&quot; we chose the Rhinotek Color for it's saturation and accuracy. The savings are substantial and the quality superior!!! Completely Convinced, Kirk Anderson e-mail: photoart@micron.net
I received my order on time. However, when I received the filter, the inside metal ring had popped out. I was able to put it back in easily and I attached it to my lens. It works fine with my Canon 30D camera. Now, in addition to the haze, my expensive canon lens is also protected from possible scratches. I would definitely recommend this lens just for the protection it provides at a low cost.
it is actually a good webcam but the drivers that i recieved in the cd were not the appropriate for this webcam so i downloaded the drivers online and now it gives me a very fine picture quality and an exceptional video quality.I bought this cam on sale it was $24.99 really worth the cost even if it would have been $50
I was up and running with the reader in minutes. It wasn't surprising (because of USB's usual painlessness) but it was appreciated none the less.Transfers directly from my Agfa ePhoto 780c were painfully slow. This reader trounces it in terms of speed, plus, I no longer have to tie up one of my serial ports or use up my camera's battery during transfers.Mac compatibility is a plus, especially if you plan on taking it with you so you can download pictures on almost any computer, even Windows 2000 machines!...this product is a steal if you use a digital camera with SmartMedia cards. It's like a trip down easy street.
This book is a wonderful story, featuring a new fantasy world and peopled with new characters. Usually I prefer the author's Vorkosigan novels -- but this book was great! The protagonist, Cazaril returns destitute to Valenda, in rags and injured after escaping as a galley slave due to betrayal. He is given a position as tutor to the princess Istelle and her companion Betriz. The intrigues, strategies, and divine intervention make a lively and interesting story. But this story has more than a good plot. Unlike a run of the mill sword and sorcery, here the characters are richly developed and the story is laced with humor. Parts of the book are very funny indeed. I read much of this book while stuck in an airport. I couldn't stop chortling, even though my fellow delayed passengers were giving me some strange looks. Buy this book! You won't regret it, it is a keeper!
Este cargador es lo mejor que puedes adquirir al tener una videocamara, es de facil transporte y carga tu bateria rapidamente, un accesorio imprescindible.
Esta camara es buenisima para el precio que tiene. Ya yo llevo un a&ntilde;o con ella y no me ha dado ningun problema. Tiene un zoom extremadamente bueno y es ideal para viajar. A pesar de que se me ha caido muchisimas veces todavia sirve super bien. Se las recomiendo a todos!!!!!!!!
Logitech X-240 2.1 Speakersjust opened my item and tested it ohhhh love the great sound! its nice coz it has a mp3 player cradle. just attach your ipod and start listening to your fav music! the black finish and design complements my hp desktop. and its really easy to assemble i did it in a breeze. i couldnt ask for more.....
I purchased this in October 2012, after I tried twice of aftermarket products with failures. I paid $79.99 for this, which was about double the price of aftermarket products, but it is totally worth especially you need need a clean & high-quality printouts for official documents.I have two Samsung laser printers: one printer and one all-in-one device. I have purchased toner cartridges from here and there including non-Samsung but comparable products (believe me - I have written reviews for those products also!). For the short conclusion, If you need a clean & high-quality printouts, use Samsung authentic toner cartridge only. I know it is bit pricy compare to aftermarket knock-off products but, again if the printing quality matters like on an official documents, it definitely is worth the price.
Being that my workplace is a category 6 house, we go through a lot of patch cables and try to keep them all the same color so we know by color that they're Cat6. I also never re-use a cable that's been deployed for very long. These cables are a good offering, easy to plug in and unplug, easy to unpack for quick deployment and have offered no performance issues whatsoever. Completely recommended.
UPDATE - 3/5 StarsAfter using this for over a year it has now become less reliable. I am now occasionally losing signal or hearing pops and hisses as the rotating selector has become a little looser. It doesn't lock as well as it used to and even with a bit of cleaning it doesn't look like these issues can be corrected. I can't recommend this as a permanent fix, in which case I would suggest getting a receiver or even a powered switch instead. If you are looking for an inexpensive, temporary fix, look no further.Original - 5/5 StarsI, like many others, have purchased this switch because I got sick of swapping the same optical cables to my receiver over and over again. This is a perfect solution for those who don't want to buy a new receiver to get more optical inputs. Besides this it saves the time it takes to unplug/replug a cable from my system and it also prevents the wear and tear being put on the cable connectors.I have my PS3, 360, and PC all hooked up through optical now because of this handy little device. It works as advertised and the switch itself seems accurate and durable.I wish there were more simple fixes like this out there.
All told, for the money I got a lot of use out of this thing and it just broke on me a few days ago, after 2 years (headset kind of came apart, still usable, but barely). Still, for the money it made conference calls--I do a lot for my jobs--so much easier and nicer. Same with long talks to relatives, friends, etc. I liked it enough where I just bought another one.
I have had 2 Mitsubishi TV's and both remotes went bad. I started searching for a replacement after using the RCA's universal remotes and others and i found the Miracle Remote. Well I wouldn't call it a miracle but it is a fantastic remote. Does everything the stock remote does and its priced right. Cant go wrong with this one!
Really writing this review to get recommendations for a replacement camera. Our baby - the cybershot is on it's last leg. This camera is PERFECT - great size, great pictures, great movies... I have traveled with it around the world and it has lasted since 2003 when my husband bought two of them. My original one got damaged by the kids so we have had only the one camera for since 2006. I really love THIS camera and don't want to replace. I need small but good. Any recommendations?
First of all, I give AAPL props for the iPod but it is an overpriced device compared with the excellent iAudio. The iAudio supports more CODECS than most of the other players, including the excellent Ogg Vorbis which in my opinion is much better than MP3 and WMA. I am converting my whole MP3 library to OGG with the excellent Jet Audio player that comes included. Battery life is good, I use the iAudio in the car and lasts for about 2-3 weeks before I need to recharge it.My only complain is the built in interface for the player itself but I am used to it now. Other than that, this is an extremely capable audio player that does more than iPods and competing players. The metal casing is also great. I feel like I made a good investment. Oh, and BTW you can use it as a portable hard drive since any PC will see it as an external USB device without any complicated setup routine. Saved $40 right there by not having to buy a USB key.
Great view and zooms really great.Only draw back is they are a little heavy, if you plan on walking around with these, you might consider the weight issue.
It has good features, but the play back volume was poor. I needed something that has a good volume that I can hear as I'm transfering the words to paper.
Ok heres my boring story:I got the top of the line computer and the &quot;best&quot; speakers aka boston speakers. I have had so many problems with the sound turning off for no reason, the speakers make weirdd noises from no where, and even though this system is easy to set up it is still hard to listen to those nice CDs of games without hearing a &quot;slam&quot; or a stop in the middle of a peacefull waterfall CD or in the middle of an online game of StarCraft. These Speakers are not the best i would go with another company not boston.
Had bought this to connect to two computers and single monitor. It did work as designed and have no issues seen with it till now
amigo mio gracias por el envio todo esta muy bien, muchas gracias y que pase muy bien y feliz d&iacute;as de los enamorados
The "learning" feature on this remote is marvelous.It allows the remote to replicate the functions of the DirecTV HD remote, which most lower-cost remotes will not do.It also will replicate the functions of remotes for older equipment. I have an older Sony DVD player with a 5-disc tray. It came programmed for most of the functions of the old remote, but some were missing, like switching from one DVD to another. I could program unused buttons to do exactly that. On my DVR-VHS combo, I could add the function of switching from DVR to VHS and vice versa.An extremely versatile device, especially considering the cost.
I have been buying these for years and since I go through about 5 a year (lose or brutally abuse them) I have always had a good few months with each. This most recent pair isn't as compatible with my Iphone...I keep getting pop ups on my phone stating as such.The device itself seems to be made differently and of poorer quality. Think I will try the other brands for a change...
I'm very pleasesed with the look,feel and price of the product.It exceeded my expections for the price I recommed it to other parents in the group.Have only heard postive feed back.
This was easy to set up especially after the week of trying to set up my new CD Burner. Light-weight but durable and reads like any other drive.
I've had this little camcorder for a good 5 years (during that time it's seen it's share of bumps and bruises, but it's still chugging along!), and though I've upgraded for shooting "real" videos, I still use this for situations where I want to capture "the moment" without risking my "real" equipment. For straight video, it does a good job. For still pics, it's better than nothing, heh heh. In order to get the voice recorder to work, you have to really play with the joystick, that's my biggest gripe with this camcorder. I really haven't used the mp3 function, so I can't comment on it. I did fiddle with the webcam function, it seemed to work properly.When all is said and done, yes, I'd buy it again.
Headrests are not cheap at all. Adjustable as well.Screens are really clear and worth more than the $200 paid.
This router product and technical description was far far high than what it is actually... I have bought this from Amazon and using for a week, I did not notice much significant upgrade or imporvement of my old Blink router of $30. I still do not see much difference of N 300+ advantage of online Streaming HD video, music and surfing over internet. In none of these above areas, I could see any noticable change.Most strkingly the connection I have is 20Mbps which I get directly only from modem or from this router only thru ethernet cable, while I go wireless, if falls significantly in its best positioned antena in a one 1 ft away to 4-5 Mbps which I feel is not worth of its price.I even called up the customer support and complained about it, but no help.Pros1. Nice looking and light weight, folding antena for higher portability2. Easy setup and installtion3. Good security features.Cons1. Not worth of its price2. Wirless signals very average and not upto its class as claimed in the product description3. 3 Antena does not improve any signals.Overall it is average in quality and performance. Should be at price tag around $40-50.Thanks
It tightly fits my IBM/Lenovo T43 with no space left at any side. So it will NOT fit with the higher capacity batteries (9 cell battery) that stick out of the actual laptop case and only fits the standard batteries (6 cell battery). The material is quite soft and will protect well against dirt, scratches, and smaller bumps but won't withstand any strong impact though. After I had it in a suitcase during a flight the material permanently compressed at some places where it was pressed against sharp edges...but better the laptotp sleeve than the laptop...
I just received my 2GB Sansa c200 yesterday and I was very excited to try it out but when I plugged it into my laptop computer ... that's when the fun started!!!First off, my computer saw it immediately as an MTP device, and in the device manager it put it under Portable devices with MTP as one of the labels. However, it wouldn't work! I couldn't locate it in My Computer, nor did any of my music synching programs work. In Device Manager it showed the device with the yellow exclamation mark. I checked the properties and it gave me a Code 1 error, device not configured correctly.I worked with it for a good couple of hours trying to determine why my XP Pro wouldn't install it properly. Finally I did the following steps and it worked immediately!! (If you are using Vista, try to figure out how to adapt the following instructions. They are pretty similar).0. Plug the Sansa Express into a USB 2.0 slot1. Open the start menu and right click on My Computer2. Click on properties3. Locate and click on the "Hardware" Tab of the system properties window that pops up4. Find the button that says "Device Manager"5. When you do this, another window will pop up with a list of all of the hardware installed inside of your computer, you should see the Sansa Express somewhere in this list with the yellow exclamation mark.6. Right-Click on the Sansa Express and click on "Update Driver"7. When the next window opens up, instead of allowing it to search automatically, click on "Install from a list or a specific location (Advanced)" and click next8. On the next window, click on the last option "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install" and click next9. When I did this, it had two options listed. MTP Device and USB Mass Storage Device. If you see these options highlight the USB Mass Storage Device and click next. It should install Immediately!!I sincerely hope this helps anyone, I searched and searched on line for an answer, and I couldn't come up with anything. I fiddled around with it for a long time. Thank god I got it to work! Good Luck everyone!!billotana (with the help of Joshua Holmgren, member of the Sandisk forums community)
I have purchased a couple of these now to run back to my Presonus mixing console. I like the added flexibility of the two(2) 1/4" inputs which allow me to return the mix to the studio for monitoring. The construction seems to be sufficient for studio use, I don't know how long it would last on stage though. There is no noticeable ingress or signal loss in my opinion. Works perfectly for my needs and keeps things a bit tidier than before.
These work great if you're standing or sitting still. But if you're like me, and you bought wraparound headphones with the sole purpose of running, they're terrible. As soon as there's any movement, the sound gets tinny and goes in and out. Spare yourself the waste of money that I did.
I need a case and maybe a second battery, so I got this Accessory Kit 2. Nice soft leather case(fasten with velcro and belt insert on the back of the case), genuine Canon battery(for my Canon SD110), and I'd say neckstrap as a bonus item since I'm probably not going to it use anyway.
I love these earbuds. Mine just broke, after 6 years of heavy use, and I'm going to order a new pair. They really block out external sound, but don't cause the kind of microphonic effect that rubber-seal headphones do, where you can hear the cord chafing and your own breathing. Great for the gym. My only complaint is because of their shape, there is a lot of wind noise if you run with them outside.
Before using it I charged it once, then drained it and charged a second time as recommended. It's a little tighter going into the camera than the OEM model, but not difficult. Using it on a 1d mark IIn at an event I shot non-stop for 4 hours with studio lights and a wireless trigger in the hot shoe. The camera still shows the battery as full. That's on par with the OEM model. I'll have to see how it holds up 6 months from now. At least it comes with a 3 year warranty.
My 15yr old loves this camera, it fits in his pockets and the screen is larger than we thought it would be.
More then half the price if purchased at a store front.. great deal on sturdy cables.
The xD card reader has the worst instructions I have ever encountered in 20 years of computer work. Those same instructions tell you to disregard the Windows XP warning that installation might damage your operating system. I proceeded as instructed and it did indeed cause Windows XP to crash. After removing the driver and associated software, the system seems to have recovered, but I am now left with a useless card reader. Fujifilm customer service never answered my email in which I asked if there were new drivers. I highly recommend you avoid this card reader.
This was part of my Stereo update. I selected this receiver for quality, value and ease of operation. I matched it up with the Sony CDPCX355 300 CD player and a fresh pair of those Bose 301-V speakers. Years ago I used to be an audiophile and I now think I'm going to enjoy getting back into my hobby.
This adapter works PERFECTLY with my Garmin eTrex Legend GPSr! I have tried many others with no success and was about ready to concede defeat, but thank goodness for a referral to this product from a fellow geocacher.Try this one first, don't waste time and money with anything else. Another plus is the super fast shipping time, I ordered it on Monday and received it Thursday, even with the free shipping from Amazon!!!THANKS KEYSPAN for a wonderful product, that works!
Have'nt used them for a long time, but for the price its a sweet deal!
I bought this multifunction printer after a lot of research. I am a scrapbooker and I was going to make my heritage album so I needed something that would scan really old photos, print them, and even scan negatives.I haven't had a chance to scan negatives yet, but I love what the machine can do so far. Printing is quick and sharp. I LOVE the quality of prints and the scanning is very fast.It took me about an hour to set it up. The instructions were so easy and perfect for a non-techie like me.The only con so far is that the shiny black material of the printer gets very dusty. I plan on buying a muslin cloth to cover it so it won't get as dusty when it's not in use.
I bought this baby hesitating about the cost. But decided to give it a shot and it turned out awesome. The decoder really helps for stereo sounds. Overall they worked great so far. Buy these if you want 5.1 sound without disturbing anyone.Must Buy.
i ordered this item for a gift. it arrived in time, but the plastic surrounding the item was all cracked up, there were no batteries. the ad says batteries were included. we were unable to use the gift when opened because there were no batteries in the package. I would have purchased batteries before hand if i would have known you were going to forget to send the ones i paid for. i had to use my gas and Chrismas day to find a store open that carried those size batteries. shame on the shipper that sent a broken up item, with batteries missing.
This fan is cooling two SSR's in my home brewing gear and you can't hear it, very solid construction, very quite.
I got this filter for my Canon EF-S 17-55 USM as it's known to be a dust sucker. The threads are good and the filter feels solid. I did some testing and I cannot discern any decrease in image quality between having the filter on or not. Overall I'm happy with it and will keep it on the front of my 17-55. :)Update 01/27/2012:I sent back the 17-55 due to build quality concerns and ordered a 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM. This lens also has 77MM filter threads, and this filter does a great job of finishing the weather-sealing on this lens.
I wanted a way to switch optical audio between my Ps3 and cable box. My surrounds sound only has one optical input so I would have to constantly change cables depending on what I wanted to use. With this box it is merely a turn and I am ready to go. Exactly what I wanted while the quality seems a bit cheap what can you expect for under 20 dollars. Highly recommended.
After having switched 3 cameras in 2 years, I think I can safely say that this is perhaps the best Pro-Am camera around and best value for the money. Was very easy to use and pictures are very close to the real thing.
the wires inside of these headphones are frail, and not made for transport. i like to use these headphones for running, because the shape of the bulbs fit in my ears! unfortunately, when you wrap the headphones around your iphone or whatever, it ruins the wiring inside the plastic protectant. the last pair i ordered was in october, and by now, (Feburary 28th) one of the headphones ARE NO LONGER WORKING. the sound won't transmit unless i angle the wires a certain way, which is really annoying.quality of sound-4/5quality of build- 1/5price- 3/5 (have to replace every four months or so)overall: 3/5i've bought at least 5 over the past two years. i should have invested in something more durable.
Upon doing research on this after ordering it (I know, I know, should have researched first) it turns out this item isn't very durable. The end that holds the flash is a thin plastic with four little screws into little plastic threads. The unit has a common failure point at the screws where the plastic cracks and the hot shoe separates into two parts.I opened mine up and filled it 110% with a clear epoxy resin, closed it up and cleaned off the excess. I used a 30 minute Epoxy and then let the unit set for 24 hours before using it. Do make sure to test it before doing this, if you do this. After the resin set the unit feels solid and I'm not concerned about the threads stripping out/breaking apart. If this unit comes apart while filled with solid resin - I've got bigger problems.Disclaimer: Do your own research, use a non-conductive resin, and I'm not responsible for you damaging your cord. Any modifications you make to your cord, you do at your own discretion.
Delivery was much faster than I expected and the case is exactly what I needed.
Great system to control all audio/video devices behind cabinet doors. Just what I needed.
As my mature adult husband was whining how he couldn't play with his friends until he upgraded to something cool on some game or another, I went with the downloadable code version, which is an extremely handy way get these out. Nice price for so many codes!
Kinda pixelated, but ok for the money. Unless I missed something, it has to be plugged in to work, which is a hastle (a battery option would be nice) but again, you get what you pay for.
After reading a lot of negative reviews of similar products, I was half expecting this lock to be of poor quality. Fortunately it works very well; no problems at all. Easy to lock/unlock; and when locked it has a reassuringly firm grip. Works well both on my HP laptop and on a Macbook Pro.
I bought this filter to go with my new lens and it's great. Good filter for the price.
This device does all that they say it will do. Prior to the Zapper our phone would ring 2-6 times per night with sales calls. We still get the non-computer dialed calls, but our evenings are much quieter now.I bought this device even though by the Summer of 2002 a law will go into effect, here in Colorado, where phone subscribers can put their number on a no-call list. At that time I will be free from the rest of the solicitors. Although, this won't not apply to non-profits and political solicitors! Darn.
This is easily the worst printer I've ever owned. I tried to use it on my Macintosh network through the Airport connected by USB. I tried to connect it directly to one of my computers through USB. It didn't make a difference on the setup, which basically only does about half of what's advertised. Even after downloading the latest drivers, the scanner was nearly useless. My 5-year-old $100 flatbed did a better job and had more features. The ink cartridges last for 70-90 pages. I'm on my 6th or 7th one in 3 months, and tired of the Office Max people knowing me by name. I got this for free as part of an Apple promotion, and still feel like I got ripped off.
These radios were a waste of money! We bought this item forour son and promptly returned it. It claims to have a range of up to2 miles, but even in the same house, the clarity of the voices wasmuffled. As for distance, we lost communication a few houses down theroad. We have since purchased a .... 2-way radio for a comparableprice and are pleased with the huge improvement in clarity and range.
I've owned my original set of this particular binocular for over 15 years. They have remained aligned, even though they were not always treated gently. I've been so impressed with my set that I bought a new set for my grandson's birthday. They seem to be better adapted to rough treatment. The outside coating on the binocular appears to be some kind of rubber-like substance. The optics are first class, and my grandson should expect many years of use. The new carrying case is soft and might not protect much if it were dropped. The carrying strap is smaller but adequate for the job. It's not a worry. All in all I would recommend the 7-21X40 zoom. It's great for terrestrial viewing and when steadied, it quite good for astronautical observations: Jupiter's moons come to mind. 40 power is my minimum. Larger lenses have greater light gathering ability. 50 power seems more common, while larger lenses also have more weight and cost more. I am not disappointed with this purchase. Good luck.
I read many reviews on this product before purchasing. Having been largely disappointed by ear-bud/in-ear phones in the past, I was skeptical. In short, I was stunned by the sweet musical sound they produced in my ears. You need to hear these to appreciate the praise. They provide great isolation from outside noise without completely silencing it. These little earbuds create an amazing private soundstage listening experience. I first listened to some MP3 tracks, then tried them with CDs, even a little vinyl. The music included classical guitar, Loreena McKennitt, Enya, Charlie Daniels Band, Etta James, James Taylor, Heart, - a reasonable variety of music. The staging (3D) is spacious with each voice, instrument, etc. occupying its own distinct placement. Midrange is very rich and very detailed. Vocals and instruments come through crystal clear with great presence. The surprising Bass is rich and well controlled (not boomy or muddy) - not powerful like good speakers, but very satisfying. They are extremely light, ultra portable and don't require batteries. They come with a variety of earpiece ends to ensure fit and comfort (every ear canal differs, so proper sealed fit is important especially for Bass response). They are certainly pricey, but provide listening worth every cent. Don't limit their use to just an MP3 player!WARNING: these are revealing phones. i.e. - CDs sound better than MP3s; poorer quality recordings are quite noticeable vs good. So, if you've never had high end phones or speakers, be prepared for a favorite album not sounding as good as others. If needed, Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon" is a standard high quality reference recording (if a bit dated).
The specifications of the battery I purchased (i.e. mAh and V) were not what was sent to me and what I needed for my cordless phone. I sent a message to the seller and they immediately refunded my money although they didnt send me a new battery. So they sent me the wrong battery but refunded my money and told me to dispose of it properly. I would have rather received the correct battery for my phone since it still has a bad battery but the company did me well by refunding my money. They shouldn't advertise one battery and send another though.
This is the DVD player for everyone. I have gone through several players over the past few years---some cheap, some not-so-cheap. I saw this little progressive scan machine on sale and impulse-bought it for my bedroom. Excellent call! It fires up quickly and plays DVDs, CDs, etc. flawlessly. Six months later I bought another one for my living room--hooked it up to the home theatre system and was even more pleased than before. DO read the manual (it is online if you lose the book), particularly if you are hooking it with component cable. The changes needed to make this trick work are simple but not intuitive. Overall, this baby is the real deal...small but hugely powerful...and for 40 bucks or so no one should be afraid to give it a try.
Do not buy this GPS. It is a nightmare of craftsmanship. Not only it takes years to lock on to satellites, it loses signal quite often. The street finder software is good for nothing. It generates huge maps and takes long times. The physical properties of this GPS are not good either. It is made of soft plastic that breaks with minor stress. Mounting a plam on a GOS is not a good idea. When the car moves, using stylus becomes quite a challenge. Deserves zero star.
Please read other reviews on older model SD-P1700 and you'll see that Toshiba didn't do anything to correct the fundamental problems but just changed the model number. BEWARE and don't buy Toshiba.
I've owned this unit since it was first released, and I paid a fortune for it (considering the price went down over one hundred dollars for the unit). Needless to say, this player is sub-par at best. I will greatly admit the sound quality if excellent, the interface is...well... not all that, and the functionality of it is great (fm, voice recorder, video and music playback). My big issue with the unit, and it really is a big one, is that playlists getting exported to the device are nearly impossible. When I first bought it, I had an issue getting a playlist on because I didn't know you had to use Rhapsody, but since then, I started putting playlists on... that is, until the firmware update. THIS IS SOMETHING I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STAYING AWAY FROM!!!! I can't get a single playlist on the unit now... AT ALL! I've used rhapsody, and now it even enables you to use WMP 10 OR 11, and still nothing. If it were up to me (which I'll be doing soon) if you want what COULD be seamless operation between the unit and WMP, I would suggest the Zune. The OS on the unit is almost like a WMP lite for the most part, so I don't think ya can really go wrong, but, as I said, if you don't care about the playlist factor, this unit is good for you (considering it's one of the only units out there with an easily replaceable LiIon battery)Edited January 7th, 2007: I've also discovered a new issue with the player. Lately, every time I power the unit up, it has to "refresh database" on startup. Doesn't sound like much of an issue, but if your player is almost full, it takes nearly three minutes or so. THAT'S VERY IRRITATING!!!! I did originally rate this as three stars, but I'll have to take that down for the interface on this unit is that aggrivating. By tomorrow, I may rate it only one star!
I love this! It adds a little spark to my Chevy and it fits perfectly on my visor! I do have to say though, it only holds 10 cds. So better make sure those 10 cds are your favorites. And the cds slide in and out very well especially when you are driving! Great addition to any chevy!
I really am enjoying this camera! Initially I bought a Sony because I already have a Sony camcorder and it seemed reasonable to share the memory card I upgraded between them. I returned the Sony immediately (to Circuit City who does NOT charge a restocking fee if you return with 14 days!) and researched Consumer Reports.This is the camera I am keeping!My photography experience consisits of using those disposable 35mm cameras and taking grainy, dark pictures with my camcorder.I love this camera because it is so much easier to use that the Sony was! Very, very user-friendly menus and functions. Excellent picture quality and excellent 6 x optical zoom. Pictures print beautifully also--even on my crappy Lexmark printer! No problem with any light source--this camera adjusts automatically so I don't feel like an idiot that needs to go to "camera school"!I'm buying a battery recharger and storage case today.The only useless feature I can find is the movie maker.
We moved into a new one-level town home within the past year. Previously we had been using a wireless "g" router to send the internet signal from our house's basement (where the internet connection came in) to my wife's computer upstairs. This had worked fine for several years. But, the layout in our town home is such that my wife could no longer pick up a signal where she has her computer. We upgraded to an "n" router and card, which worked O.K. for a few months, but became increasingly unreliable,with some unknown interference causing frequent problems. We were kicking ourselves that we hadn't run ethernet cable when the town home was being built! Then, I came across this Netgear product. It sounded too good to be true, but after doing considerable research we decided to try it. It is exactly as advertised, and is truly "plug and play!" Even the encryption software was unbelievably easy to use. Since installing this sytem several weeks ago, the second computer has not been off line once. This is truly a wonderful solution for anyone having problems getting a signal to another computer!
I bought one of these keyboard/mouse duos and have loved it up until now. The problem w/ mine is that the battery cradle/charger doesn't charge the rechargable batteries. I've gone out and bought new rechargable batteries as Logitech suggested, but now those aren't working either. It's evident the charger doesn't work. I bought one of these for a family member too and they're experiencing the same problems as me. On the more positive side of this.. the keyboard works like a charm.
I purchased this item to use with a Bluetooth neckloop [a headset that is used with hearing aids]. I installed it on 2 computers [both Win7]. I was not able to get it work with the native Win7 drivers [as some reported here]. Installing it with the drivers on the CD [provided] was very straight forward. I'm using it to listen to anything on the computer, and to make phone calls via Skype. It works great!
I waited to give a review till I had practical experience using them. The sound quality is very good as well as the comfort. I really like the ability of being able to control the volume at the headset unit. When I get about 30 feet away from the base unit through a few walls I get a bit of hiss which is tolerable.The battery life is excellent and even with rechargeable batteries. I have never run out of power wearing them all day.For me they have become an indispensible part of my computer use.The Ultimate Test of My ExperienceIf I ever manage to destroy these I would immediately repurchase another unit. For me the high price is worth the benefit I get from this product.A word of caution: I would say that the average user of headphones tends to listen at levels that are too loud. I'd start with a low volume level and turn up till the volume meets your listening needs. Just like diamonds, hearing damage is forever.
I've been using this carrier to carry around my Sony Cybershot camera. It fits perfectly in it (snug....no wiggling). The camera I'm using is a Sony DSC-T100.I've been very pleased with it. I carry it on my belt. The only reason for the 4 stars out of 5 is the catch on the flap that holds the camera in. It's a magnetic holder and sometimes will pull loose (putting on a seatbelt in the car, etc.). I think a regular snap might have been a little easier.But even with that small difficulty, it's worked very well and I'm well pleased with it. It's sturdy to protect the camera.I would recommend it to anyone.
They do not say it, but it will NOT charge 4 generation IPOD NANOS. The company will admit this when you contact them.
I've been using a Kingston 2 GB Data Traveler Flash Drive (formatted for Mac) for months now and haven't had a single problem with one minor exception. Unlike 1 GB drives that can be plugged into the keyboard USB port, the 2 GB drive has to be connected directly to the computer (desktop or laptop) or an A/C powered USB hub. In addition to being 100% reliable, the drive is fast, very small and durable. I carry it around in my change pocket. I use the Data Traveler to not only backup the hundreds of files (but not pictures or tunes) on my home and office computers but to make backups of the home computer on the office computer and vice versa. Having watched too many customers (I'm in the computer business) cry the blues after learning that recovering valuable data lost due to fires, theft, hardware crashes, and viruses is often impossible or can cost thousands of dollars I'm convinced that it's insane to not make regular backups. Especially when it's so convenient and inexpensive.
This is a very good product because you can recycle your floppies and convert them to 32MB. I dont know about you but I have at least 75 at home. In this way I could use only a few and use the rest to store music and games. Best yet, you can use the 120mb or 240mb disks if you need more room.
Been using Sony DVP-NC875V/S player for about an year. Plays any kind of disc/format I throw at it. I have a 5 DVD netflix Membership and when the DVDs arrive I load em up in here and a Weekend full of movies without laoding and unloading discs.My configuration consists of this player being connected to INFOCUS X2 Projector and SENNHEISER HD580 Headphones for a very good video and Audio experience.Recommended.
I bought this unit for 2 main reasons: record my toddlers' voices (sentimental purpose), task reminders, and general dialogues; and use it as a USB memory stick. Well, the playback clarity of the stero recording blew me away. I've also experimented with the unit's dual function as an MP3 music player and now I'm hooked (never had an MP3 player before). The included earplugs has a tube on each earplug for the base sound (similar to automobile bazooka-base-tube concept), and it works BEAUTIFULLY. The music is rich and deep, not shallow like regular in-the-ear plugs.Granted there are some needed improvements (as noted in other reviews about this item) like: battery indicator should have more intervals, and battery cover could fall off at times, but I regard these as minor nuances and do not change the fact that this item works great overall. (This is why I gave this unit 4 stars instead of 5.) Some reviewers regard the unit's plastic material makes it cheap doesn't resonate with me because that way, it doesn't put much weight in my pocket. It still looks very classy. I'M VERY HAPPY WITH IT OVERALL.Now, if somebody could tell me where I can get a silicon slip-on case (similar to those of the Motorola RAZR3 cell phones) to protect the unit!!! Olympus'leather case looks a bit heavy and cumbersome.
I was a bit leety about buying this item I had looked at the i-Pod but it was way to expensive for my budget. I rated it a five for all the haters out there. First of all get it because you can store alot of music that can go anywhere with you(i mean alot). Second update the software as soon as you install it update it to Real One. While in Real One if you have music on your computer just scan or media it will appear in your library and then copy it to the rio after all you have to do is just transfer. For the people that said it had slow transfers it doesn't its not the best but sufficent for most people. Don't forget to update the firmware it improves battery life. I got it for my B-day and have had it for almost a month I have 1038 tracks on my rio and room for plenty more. I transferd all my cd's already (i had alot of cds). SOUND QUALITY IS EXCELLENT, and backlight is very useful at night. It is very organized and Rio DJ is a very nice featureto have. There is also a FM radio, but i haven't used it very much because i have my whole CD collection with me. Like i said it is the best I used to carry a cd player and my huge case of Cd's, but now i can take my rio everywhere because it is so portable and useful. YOU WONT REGRET BUYING THE RIO RIOT TRUST ME I DIDN'T.
If you use the Lowel video lights, you really have to have these. They're fantastic for getting the light in exactly the right spot and keeping it off of areas where it shouldn't be. They're pretty standard barn doors, so there's not a lot to review - my only complaint is that they don't fold flat very easily. It takes a lot of maneuvering to get them flattened when I try to pack them away, which can be annoying.
You will notice a big change in the quality of flash if you have been using the built in. And commander mode is very cool. Check the internet for instructions on using the flash as that is more helpfull than the manual. I was also impressed by battery life using typical duracells
buy it and you will love it.. make sure you get the headphones and car kit with inline installation kit for 30 bucks.. doing this will give you great reception...not joking, i no longer use an ipod... this device is well worth the money in the first 15 minutes. enjoy.
I own 2 of these inexpensive Cyberhome DVD Players. I bought them because they can play Multi Regions... Meaning I can watch DVD's from Europe, Asia etc. I have had my 2 Cyberhome Units for over 2 years now and thus far they still work great. The Picture playback using a Pal German Movie was perfect and the sound Quality is good.... I would highly recommend this anytime for someone who isn't looking to spend a fortune on a DVD Player that will play all Regions... This is a great buy...
The portfolio is okay, it's was just not big enough so we had to return it. My daughter has 6-8 pieces of music she is working on at one time, so this was just not large enough for her.
This is my 2nd HDMI cable and I have nothing but good things to say. I have one for my HD cable box to my LCD TV and another from my upconverting DVD to my TV. Both make the picture look great! No need to buy a major brand. The money is not worth it. This works great!
The HD picture is staggering. Watching sports or nature programs on HD channels almost mimic being there. I was truly amazed at the quality of the picture. This is my 2nd HD set and I thought my first TV had a great picture but this Samsung is by far superior to the set made by the famous Japanese company. Non HD programs appear very sharp compared to regular television sets. And it was a bargain.
First off, these buds do sound great for the money, but I can't recommend them for two reasons. 1 - My second pair just broke, this is in 4 months, and I'm not abusive with them. 2 - The left ear just won't seat properly. I'll screw around with them and can't get it to sound right, then they'll just 'pop' into place, or moving my head will affect the sound. Sorry Koss, but I'll stick with the Spark Plug.
There's not too much to say about a flash card. I use it in myAiptek A-HD+ 1080P High Definition Camcorder (Silver)and it records enough video that the camera's battery dies before I run out of space, even in high quality.Performs its job flawlessly, to the point I never think about it, just like how a Flash card should behave.
For those whom this may concern, this case also fits the iPod 30GB Photo. The case isn't as tight as people describe it but it fits perfectly. This case doesn't make the ipod much thicker. It barely adds any weight on in fact.The plastic that it's made of is great. It is definately scratch resistant; it's so strong that you could use a pocket knife and scratch the back and your ipod won't even be harmed. When you put the case into jean pockets, it tends to stick in there so taking it out will inside-out your pockets (I hope that made sense). This case will not slid off a dashboard either (although I wouldn't recommend it). Although the packaging says that it's shock absorbant, I don't recommend dropping your iPod.For a screen protector and wheel protector, I recommend that you cut out a piece of paper protecter and slip that into the case. The hard plastic that the cases come in will also work but after you cut it out, you'll have to use sandpaper to sand it smooth so it doesn't scratch you iPod once you put it in.After you have the plastic in the case, you're ipod will be completely protected. The only thing i don't like is the top is too wide open and dust tends to get in from the top. The bottom of the case is perfect; it closes completely so the case also acts as a dock protector.I have an iPod 20 GB also, and this fits that as well. As for the 40GB iPods, I wouldn't recommend it. My friends who have the 40GB iPod tell me that it doesn't not fit. Some have been able to JAM the ipod into the case but that cannot be good for it.Taking an iPod (20/30GB) out of the case is very easy and smooth. It will not scratch the ipod at all when you put it in or take it out.For those people who sync thousands of songs at a time, you should take your iPod out of the case because the harddrive gets hot and the skin is only making it hotter... hot = bad.Overall, this case is wonderful. I wouldn't recommend anything as this price is perfect COMPARED TO OTHER CASES. Honestly speaking, I think that these cases took less than 25 cent to make in a factory and I believe that the price is outrageous. Like I said however, COMPARED TO OTHER CASES' PRICES, this is actually pretty good.Pros:+ Long lasting material+ Cheaper than other cases+ Scratch resistant+ Doesn't scratch iPod when removing/putting on+ You can dock/charge/sync iPod without removing caseCons:- You have to make your own screen/wheel protection- The case's top is a little too large and allows dust to enter- Doesn't have holes in the back to let the iPod "breathe"5/5 *****
We love this webcam! Purchased two so that we can see and talk to our daughter,son in law and grandson in chicago. It works perfectly with a beautiful clear picture.
I recently bought this charger and have been using it for a couple of weeks. The sound quality that you get from this thing is amazing. It works really well and it isnt big and clunky like the DLO dock.
After reading a lot of online reviews and visiting Target to take a look at their range of clock radios, I decided to go with this for several reasons. One, it has a battery back up which you would think most electric clocks would have but they don't. This one backs up all your settings except that the alarm goes to buzzer instead of to radio or nature sounds. It won't let you oversleep though which is the important thing. Second, it does not have a bright light display. I am very, very light sensitive when trying to go to sleep at night. The display is back-lit (amber) with a dimmer button, but as I discovered, it doesn't allow it to go all the way off. I'll have to face it away from me and turn it around when I need to, I guess. Still, the dimmest setting is extremely dim and does not light up the whole room. Third, it is small and fits on my nightstand, but it is heavy enough that I'm not going to keep knocking it down. My clock arrived today and I must say I am happy with it. It looks really nice, is made of good sturdy materials, and the radio sound is not bad at all for a clock radio. Setting the alarm is not intuitive but the directions in the manual are clear and I've been able to figure it out. A previous reviewer said that holding down the button to advance the minutes does not make it go any faster; it actually does make it go faster but not as fast as I would have liked or expected. (There's no button to advance the hour; one button does it all). The radio pre-sets are like that of a car radio. There are 6 buttons but it allows you 18 pre-sets if you press the "band" button for another set of 6 FM stations to add to the first 6, and press it again for a set of 6 AM stations. Amazon allows you to download the manual (on this web page) before you buy it, which demystifies anything that the customer reviews don't touch on.
There's a horrible glare at night. I took pictures of the Eiffel Tower and was sad to see the Tower upside down and green next to the real thing in my images. Alas I'm no longer in Europe and I've done some side-by-side comparisons and it's definitely because of the filter. Spend a few bucks more and get a good filter. You're not just protecting your investment in lenses, but you'll get better pictures!
This bass tube sounds great for it's size, I only wish I could have been able to fit a 10 or 12 inch under the rear seat of my '03 Sierra extended cab, but it is a BIG improvement over the disappointingly weak Bose sub from the factory. I'm considering buying another, so that I can have the bass where I want it without driving it too hard at high volumes.
Installed in a 2001 Civic...Works great...The Pie HON98 - Aux 19998 along with the help of a YouTube installation movie made the install easy.
The case works well for SD1400. The case is a bit snug for the SD1400 but works nonetheless. The magnet clasp is sufficient to hold the case closed, even when the wrist lanyard is sticking out of it. it should protect the camera very well, but it is quite large (about twice the thickness of the camera).I have went with something thinner and made mostly of fabric, like a small camera bag.
I bought it for my 13.5" Sony VIAO Laptop. It's too big, there is an inch left horizontally. I read the review before buying and some suggested the 17" for a 13.5 saying the 15" was too small. I see that 15" would have been too small. I bought it so I can put my laptop in my backpack for traveling, it fits in it vertically. The sleeve zipper opens horizontally. The sleeve is fine, it does what it should, protect the laptop. There is inside pockets for large items, magazines, sheets... small objects like CD, pens... just gets lost in it. I didn't like the sleeve for flying. At security they want the laptop out of the sleeve. The zipper does not un-zip through the sides so I had to take out the entire sleeve from the backpack to take the laptop out. If the zipper was zipping through the extremities to remove only the laptop, I would have liked it better. Because, when you slide the sleeve back into your backpack its fabric against fabric and it just doesn't slide down easily. I didn't need this extra-step at security!
If you are like me and only print documents for personal use, than this is the better value compared to the color cartridge. I mainly print emails, black and white order forms, and information off the internet for personal use. When I first bought my printer, I purchased the color cartridge, which was cheaper. I found that I was running out much quicker than with the black cartridge. It now last 4 times longer. So, if you are only printing personal items like I do, this is a better value and last so much longer.
Not close to being worth the price, but OK. Guess you pay for the badge, but it really could cost less.
This product was just what I needed. It gets the job done, slow but it gets done. My only complaint is that I can't figure out how to inbed the passkey, everytime I print a popup message asking for password comes up, it gets on my nervous after awhile.I'm sure I'll figure it out just before I get a bluetooth ready printer.Other than that, I would highly recommend this product..
Good cord, needs stretching to reach the right way. Lights up just like it was supposed to, sometimes expensive to use if you get the ticket because they were in stand-by mode in the dark, in the fog, in the middle of the freeway with their laser.
Update: HP contacted me and advised that the poor screen quality was due to a manufacturing fault from a particular supplier, and are hence not charging me the restocking fee.Beware of the really poor screen quality on the NX6125 and NX8220 (and possibly other HP NX family notebooks, although the NX6120 I saw looked marginally better).I purchased the HP NX6125, Turion ML-40, 2.2 GHz model based on specs, and after handling a non-powered-up demo model in the shop.Upon setting the NX6125 up at home, I was aghast at the fuzzy LCD screen of the NX6125. In comparison to the screen of my older Omnibook 6000 and current Dell LCD desktop screens, the screen of the NX6125 and NX8200 have a gravelly, textured, cloudy, speckled appearance. The items in the Windows Start menu look fuzzy and washed out.This is most noticeable if you look at a clear white area of the screen, such as a blank wordprocessor page. I am a writer, and the poor screen quality really shows through when you look at a pure white screen, such as a blank page on MS Word. The NX6125 screen almost has a two-layer effect, where the words which you type are on one plane, while the speckled appearance seems to lie in a plane behind. This drove me nuts, because, as I was concentrating on my writing, I was constantly distracted by the texture behind the words I was typing. This should not be. Ideally, the screen should appear as if it were a white sheet of paper -- as it does on my Omnibook, Dell LCD and host of other LCD screens I saw in the shop.I started getting eyestrain after a short while of writing using this screen.I thought I was being overly-picky, but I went to another computer shop, and overheard the salesman tell another customer that he had a problem of conscience recommending the new range of HP notebooks because the screens were so fuzzy. That comment was made before I spoke to that salesman, so that is two independent views.I figured that the $300 re-stocking fee that HP is charging me for returning this unit, was better than wrecking my eyes by starring at this screen for many hours a day, for perhaps 3-4 years.Buyers, beware, because you may not notice this effect of the NX6125 and NX8220 unless you make a side-by-side comparisson of the screen. It may not be evident in a very bright sunny room.I'm now getting an IBM.
As it goes with cameras, it's usualy more about the photographer than the camera. This camera is fantastic for it's price range, and it can perform with much more expensive cameras in many instances with a small amount of know-how. When it comes to dslr cameras you can't go wrong with a canon. It's a pity though that this model has no hard drive, so it's not possible to take video clips...which would've been nice
Just pop it in the slot, you've justmore than doubled your drive space onthe little Asus Eee PC. Great deal!Works with the computer, without hassel.
Since I bought the Grado Signature HP-2 headphone in 1992, the only complaint I had was that the cord was not long enough. The same is true with today's Grado lineup and most competitors. I could not find a quality extension cable for under $100 and even then it degraded the sound.But this $39 15 foot exention cord from Grado really does the job big time. I now also own a new pair of SR-60's and both headphones sound great. I can sit anywhere in my living room and enjoy the sound. Grado made a great product at an affordable and reasonable price.......but this describes all of Grado's products...doesn't it
This is a great SATA cable, very solid, and I love the right angle on it. The length is great for larger tower servers as it can easily reach the entire distance.Can you get some cheaper cables? Sure, but if you want a reliable one, with a little extra length, I would recommend this one.
I Purchased a Canon powershot and it came with SimpleTech card. If they make such a bad card then why is SimpleTech the recommended card for use in not only their consumer camera but their professional series?...I just thought everyone should know that I am happy with the performance of my SimpleTech Card and as soon as I am done here I am buying a 128MB Si9mpleTech card from Amazon!!!!
This is a comfortable headset with cloth cover material over average size ear covers. Nice inline volume control with switch for mute. Long cord for reaching behind that computer on the floor. Good sound and sensitive microphone , great for fraging and talking with friends. Color coded microphone and sound plugs make it easy to identify where your plugs go. Sennheiser has mad a good product for average use. For long term use I would have to recommend one of their pricier headsets with bigger ear covers as they are more comfortable for long term use / gaming sessions.
The card works well, gets good reception, and is rather sturdy (important if you keep inserting and ejecting it from your laptop each day). But my version3 card did not ship with proper drivers and instructions for Windows XP Professional, which meant I spent well over an hour to get it all configured with WEP encryption. I wouldn't recommend this card for technical novices, unless they've updated the drivers and instructions in the last month or so.
I just got this DVD player in the mail. It plays region 6 (Chinese) DVDs nicely. Unlike a few reviewers, I receieved an instruction manual. Unfortunately, it has one pesky problem: if you accidentally hit one of three buttons on the remote control, the video doesn't appear. The problem wasn't listed in the instruction manual. I was able to figure it out by going to the yamaka direct website (yamakawadirect.com), but only after spending a lot of time with instruction manuals and an hour on the phone with my TV's manufacturers.It's probably still the best DVD player I could get for the money I spent.
- It is my 9th DVD player, 6th TV in last few years.- Paired this with Sharp Aquous 42U and 62U.- Using 1080P- XA-2 Picture quality is far better then OPPO 981 for upscaling. OPPO 981 is good value for money, but XA-2 rocks for picture quality. I had OPPO 981 before.- Solid build, brings back memories of professional grade construction and engineering. Backlit remote is great.- XA-2 is slow to operate- Good value at Amazon price of $520 with Toshiba offer of 5 HD-DVDs- Bottom line : If you are looking for picture quality and solid construction , XA-2 is the way to go...waiting for upcoming sony's $600 bluray player in july so see the picture quality difference.
This is definately a quality set. The lens are very well constructed as are other celestron products. Excellent price can't be matched anywhere.
My biggest concern before buying the C550 was whether it would work with my new Motorola Verizon E815 cel phone. I searched all over and other than Garmin's site having it not listed as a comaptible device, I took a chance as the unit is so new there were no posts. The only posts I found were people who had issues with Verizon phones not working very well with the Garmin (or any Bluetooth device for that matter other than headsets) as verizon cripples their Bluetooth phones.Bottom line, the Verizon Motorola E815 seems to work fine... Bluetooth pairing, address book import, voice dialing, calling, receiving calls all seem to work. Amazing considering it's Verizon.The only gripes I have with the C550 (after owning an original TomTom Go) is not having a compass on the map, having to dive into the menus to scroll the map, no in unit data transfer to/from an SD card, setting a "home location" not obvious, no extra voices (yet), no full Mac implementation (yet - just can see C550 as a drive), not being able to see the whole route easily, no included AC charger, limited customized options, and cartoony car icons (I'm using the arrows).However, it outshines the TomTom Go in every other way. Great audio volume, bright screen, terrific Bluetooth implementation, traffic (we'll see how that works in real use later), more accurate maps (Navteq vs. TeleAtlas), seemingly better POIs and many more.
The dock connector pin broke after 2 weeks. This must be a common occurrence, because the user's guide states that the warranty does not cover damage to the docking pin.The problem: to connect an Ipod (Touch 4) to the dock, you must place the ipod above the connector and press down hard to get the docking pin to connect. Because the ipod is so narrow, it easily slips and gets wedged in between the docking pin and the device. After this happened 2 or 3 times the docking pin no longer works.It's a shame, because many other aspects are useful: it's very small, inexpensive, easy to use and gives OK sound for its size. As it is, this should be regarded as an external speaker for an ipod or other MP3. After the docking pin breaks, it can still be used by plugging in the ipod to the audio jack. (This plays music but does not charge the ipod.)Customers should be warned that the docking pin will likely break.
Works great in my D50. It DOES NOT work in the D80 though. Have to get another battery for my new D80 now.
The case was moderately easy to use and enabled me to get good underwater photos when snorkeling.
I had a pair of these cables for approximately 2 years when i noticed there was a frayed end where the connector started to come off. I didn't notice any change in performance but I recalled that ALL Monster Cable &quot;wires&quot; have a lifetime warranty. I thought I'd try and take advantage of their claim and low and behold, I easily made arrangements to have a new one exchanged. It took only a week of waiting (back and forth shipping, mind you) and I had a brand spanin' new cable in my possesion. Great customer service!!!
For a clock radio, this has acceptable sound and the usual functions, plus the ability to dock your iPod as well. My only gripe, and it's a big one, is that when you have the radio playing, the time display turns into a radio frequency display. It's an either/or situation. If you're listening to the radio, the device will not tell you the time. This is a major flaw in a clock radio. Add to that the fact you have to manually turn the alarm setting on/off (no 5day/2day setting), and you have a very inconveniently featured device. Too bad, because it looks good, appears to be well made, and I'd recommend it were it not for what I consider to be fatal flaws for its intended purpose. But, if my issues aren't issues for you, this is a good choice.
I just bought this camcorder and am not a good reader of manuals. I had it recording in a matter of minutes. You do have to format the mini dvds, but that is easy to find in the manual. The quality of the recording looked great on my computer screen. I bought office depot mini dvds and they worked fine, for the great price. This Panasonic is great and recording straight to mini dvds is a wonderful idea. I would have given it a 5 star rating, but the finalizing of the mini dvd took a while and you have to plug it in, you can't do this using the battery. Also I was warned, that if you use the dvd-ram instead of the dvd-r, they will not work on all players and they prefer to work on Panasonic equipment. This is why I opted for the non re-writable mini dvd-r from office depot. I also bought the PNY SD card from them and the card reader, all very affordable and easy to use.
I bought a Linksys wireless router (BEFW11P1) and a wireless card WPC11, both from Amazon. Setting up the router is OK and I called the technical support only once. The desktop connected to the router can get to internet after I restarted the router and used ipconfig /renew.Setting up the wireless card is quite easy but it didn't work for me after installation - my laptop in which I put the card cannot get online or cannot ping the router. Then I called the technical support many times. Some of them are knowledgeable and courteous. But some others are not obviously and dropped the call rudely. They made sure the key parameters are set right , i.e., mode = infrastructure; SSID = linksys, WEP = off, and etc. Also I was told to set the TCP/IP properties of the wireless card to Specify an IP address at 192.168.1.7 and Default Gateway at 192.168.1.1 that's where the router is.(this is not on the Instruction Manual!). Another trick they suggested is to swap the cards on the router and on the laptop. After these are all correct, my laptop still cannot ping the router 192.168.1.1 (it can ping 192.168.1.7 though) and they couldn't help any more. Finally, one of the tech support guys said it's possibly a card problem and suggested I exchange for a new card.Frustrated by many time I spent on this, I decided to buy a Netgear MA 401 to have one more try. If it still fails, I may have to abandon the wireless plan and go for a hard wired router such as Linksys BEFSR41.I am still waiting for the Netgear card and will keep you posted on how it works with Linksys router. If anybody knows I missed anything in the installation, please drop me a line at .... Thanks!
This was exactly what I was looking for, it was cheap, and is actually a very good product. The pouches are a perfect thickness for use as actual luggage tags, and it comes with the loops! Im very happy with this purchase!
These work exactly as advertised. They are sharp and allow me to take much better closeups than I could with just a regular lens. I have used Hoya for years and I will continue to do so.
Okay, small, not that loud, fair scanning. But Canon will not release drivers for the Mac. I found other software that costs $40 but works well. Still, fair warning.
The HP D5160 arrived quickly and the shipping carton was intact and the printer was not damaged. However, when connecting it (following the directions) it started to bang the carriage against the side of the printer so forcefully that I thought it would destroy itself. After this the red light comes on and flashes and the PC software says the "carriage is stuck" or something to that effect. An hour on the phone with non-native-English-speakers resulted in HP determining the hardware was bad and they agreed to ship me a replacement free of charge (in exchange for a VISA card number to ensure they get the defective one back).The software installation was equally painful. It takes about an hour to install and most of the way though it failed and rebooted the PC. After that the PC would no longer boot and I had to boot into Windows XP safe mode. At that point the software informed me that the install was not successful and that I should reboot and re-install the software. I did that and about 1 hour later the install was complete but still acts a bit flaky (messages about missing DLLs or something like that during the initialization process). However, it does appear to work but as I said earlier since the printer is DOA I can't really tell if the software works or not. Obviously this is not your typical printer driver since I have installed Windows Vista in less time than it took this software to install!I have had HP printers before (and still do) and this is the worst experience I have ever had with a printer. Maybe I just got a bad one but the hardware and software are definitely questionable at this point. At least HP support is good and they answer the phone 24x7 as long as you can understand them and they can understand you then you are ok. Most of the conversation sounded like code, "did you say alpha, bravo, tango, four three?" no, it was "alpha, tango, bravo, charlie, four three"...Oh, one more thing. Before you can get HP to send you the replacement printer they offer to sell you HP ink for the printer at a "significant discount". When I told them that I would really like to have a working printer before I spent money on replacement ink cartridges I was informed that since they were being nice to me that I really should buy some ink from them and that it was the right thing to do. The implication was that I would get better service if I bought some ink. So I did.David
I paid $78 for this 13" RCA "floor model"(on store display for 5 days). I was extremely pleased with the sound and picture quality of this TV. It has exceeded my expectations. The remote control is user friendly and the buttons are easy to access. I highly recommend this TV for a kitchen or small bedroom. It has a great price too!
Wanted to use an older model wireless keyboard/mouse with a newer computer. This worked perfectly!
Easy to bring it everywhere and the sound quality is very good.
I really enjoy being able to purchase my points on Amazon for slightly cheaper than in the store. I've purchased maybe 10 of these over the past couple of years and I have never once had a problem. Redeeming this card is super easy, too. All you have to do is click on the metallic X in the middle of your Xbox controller. Scroll to the left and then click on Redeem Code. Type in the code. Don't worry about the space or dashes. Then redeem the points! It's as easy as that. I can't recommend this enough.
For the cost, it's a nice DVD/VCR combo. The only thing missing is that it doesn't take out one DVD and put in another without you having to get out of your chair. Sorry, just another dig at the person who couldn't believe there is no eject button on the remote.
My friend had purchased the action sampler before me and I was instantly entranced by it's sleek look so after reading a few of the reviews on here,I decided to order one for myself.I also had another lomo camera[the fish eye] and thought that since the pictures taken with that one came out pretty cool,the action sampler ones would too.Lomography did not fail me!The camera arrived on time in perfect condition and I started click click clicking away.It comes with a roll of 36 exposure film and its own batteries which was convenient.Unfortunately i only got half of my film from the first roll since an idiot in my class opened the back and exposed my film so make sure you don't make the same mistake I did.Overall the pictures came out really trippy and awesome!In most of them,each frame differs and even in those that don't,the final product is great.I would advise on always using the flash and though it says the closer you get the better,that's not true because unlike the fish eye if you get too close,the picture will be of just the person's cheek or w/e.I highly recommend this camera especially if you like pictures that are random and not just myspacey!
I fell victim to receiving the wrong set just like a few others who ordered the LN-R238W. I recently ordered the Samsung LN-R238W and I unfortunately received the LN-R238WA. I called customer service to explain the problem and the gentleman I spoke said they were the same tv. I said no sir, thy are different models. One has a higher resolution than the other. He didn't understand this and said customer service will email me in a day or two to resolve the situation. Now I notice the LN-R238W is not even listed on the site anymore, it has just disappeared and now I've got the wrong tv at the moment. You would think they would have caught on to the fact that they have sent numerous people the wrong set. Now for the moment I have the wrong tv at an incorrect price. The LN-238W was $799.99 and the LN-238WA is $749.99. Guess which one I paid for.And for Mr. Harms, I did plan on using this as a pc monitor sir. If you receive a product you didn't order, are you usually happy about that and keep the product? Didn't think so.
I just ordered my third WD6400 over the last 6 months. This drive seems to be the current optimal design: only two platters (2 X 320G), very quiet operation, and very good cost/capacity ratio. Larger drives have more platters (more noise, less reliability?), and seem to have more problems.Personally, my main goal for a drive is low noise, second is reliability, and third is low cost/capacity ratio. Seagate was the low-noise winner with their 80GB Barracuda drives a few years ago, so I stayed with Seagate drives longer than I should have. Their later drives became noisier; I find recent Seagate noise levels unacceptable. Each drive or series needs to be evaluated on it's own; continuing to favor a company after they start degrading quality is a mistake.
Didn't like it and I do not think it worked well. Unless it was something else wrong with the T.V.
I bought the unit for my bike rides in the forrest, with the topo Germany it works well, but for the autorouting with the Europe NT Map, the turn signs comes to late, almost behind the exit. You have to train a lot with the unit to have really fun with it.
I shopped for a while, and these seemed like good ones with a good brand. Also, I was able to buy them for $46 shipped, which seemed like a good deal. Retail is $119, but I think that's a bit off track.The headphones seem decently constructed, and I like the cord. The first negative I noted when I got them was that they don't fit over the ears, they sit on them. As in, for probably 95% of people, they would wear these with the back pad resting on the ear. Besides the comfort issue here, they're also not overly stable in this position and feel like they're gonna slide. This being said, I think they block sound well and are not overly uncomfortable. I'm surprised at that, because I'd think it'd drive me crazy, but doesn't. However, I have some old Koss UR-20's that are huge and feel very nice, and I definitely notice the difference. One good point here is that I don't think they make my ears as hot as the UR-20's do.CORRECTION: These do fit over my ears, it's just that they have some rubbery ring inside the cushion donut that pushes on my ear. I'd probably like the feel better if that was set farther in to give a little more depth for the ear.A minor complaint I have is that it's overly easy for them to flip outward when you take them off. These are geared toward DJ's from their site, so this is probably intentional. Still, it'd be nice if there was a tendency for them to return to the natural position. Maybe a certain range of unobstructed movement that you can force them to flip out of and then snap back into.The sound quality seems good to me. I've not used these headphones for overly long, and I'm not a sound junky so I'd recommend not taking my vote on sound too strongly. Also, I've not listened to much music on them and not played with any equalizers with them, etc. Maybe I can update this review later.Addition: I think the sound is very good from the music I've listened to.
This is obviously not a vital accessory for the Rio 600. Personally, I would not buy it but if you are that determined to change the color of the Rio then go ahead. I say this because I think it is a waste of money to buy this just so you can mix and match colors.
dont waste your time on this product. While the purchased item arrived reasonably quickly, to put it bluntly it quite simply doesnt work, dont buy it, dont waste your time
I bought 2 of these and only needed one.. sounds great... amazing on movies, games, and music.... awsome for recording.... so many inputs and outputs.. its great.////
These envelopes are great! They are just what I needed for organizing newly burned CD's. Also, they're great protectors for gift CD's for people who already have too many plastic cases!
First cartridge leaked, second cartridge exploded in my hand when I twisted off the orange cap, all over my hands, desk and carpet! No problems for over a year. Today I went to open last cartridge but the ink has already leaked out into sealed plastic bag.
The switch itself work ok for both cable and satellite even though you don't get a solid "click" feeling. However, I found a similiar product on the New York local store for less than $4.
I installed this router in 5-10 minutes (installation software guide was easy), and have been happy with its performance ever since then. I haven't been dropped from the network once! Speed is excellent. I highly recommend this router!
TO SLOW TO SET,GREAT PICTURE,I SEND FOR THE FREE DVDS NEVER GOT THEM,WHOLE LOT OF B.S.I FINALY GAVE UP.
The SD100 is the newest itineration of the digital Elph series, but certainly it is not the most up-to-date digicam around. The original digital Elph was the S100 (I still have that one), and quite a few Sxxx models have been issued between the time that one came out and now.This one gets the SD designation to denote its use of a Secure Data memory card, which is a very small card with a tiny lever that prevents the card's data from being accidently erased or overwritten. Frankly, I think it's much ado about nothing; I've never had a problem erasing my files by accident and I resent the fact that I needed a new card reader to accommodate this slight alteration. Of note, however, almost all SD cams will accept MultiMediaCards (MMCs) happily.Anyway, in true Canon style, the optics here are good and the body is well constructed and attractive. The controls are fairly intuitive and (proprietary) battery use is above average.The resolution is a more than adequate 3.2 megapixels.The Achilles Heel of the SD100 however is the far too short (2X) optical zoom, the same power found on the original S100 nearly 5 years ago. You are much less likely to find a use for 3.2 megapixels (versus 2 megapixels) than you would be to find many photo opps where you'd wish you had a more competent zoom.All things considered, in this price range and assuming compactness appeals to the Elph buyer, I'd say the Pentax Optio and the Minolta Dimage are both better cameras than the Canon SD100.
i love this ipod since its so easy to carry and change my songs while im walking, on the bus or doing whatever i am doing. im almost always listening to my favorite songs.
Bought this humidifier when my daughter got her first cold and I have no complaints. There are three settings (lo, med, hi) and it sounds more or less like white noise.The refill feature is especially easy to use. You just pop the whole right side off and take it to the sink. Fill it up and just set it back on the base, no clicking or screwing it back in (I've re-filled it while daughter was sleeping and didn't wake her up).It comes apart and cleans easily. I just dry it out between uses and have no problems wiping it clean with a Clorox wipe.I've had no problems with it leaking and there isn't any condensation left on the floor or walls.Great humidifier!
I purchased this 46" Samsung HDTV three years ago (through Amazon). Up until this year, it worked ok although the response to the remote control was painfully slow. This year, though, the TV began experiencing what has come to be known as the "Samsung LCD TV clicking death" (just google it and you will see many, many customers who have suffered through this problem). Apparently Samsung used inadequately sized capacitors in the TV power supply, which caused them to fail so that the TV would not receive adequate power to turn on. Instead, it would click and cycle through a state of perpetual attempts to turn on and then to turn off.Worse, unfortunately, is that Samsung has been very slow to respond to this problem; and they currently refuse to fix my TV even though they have recently agreed to provide this service for some models (where is the logic in that?! It is the same problem for all models!).Some brave customers have opened up their Samsung TVs to desolder the burst capacitors and replace them with new capacitors. I may go down that path myself or else resign myself to throwing out this 46" HDTV.Only one certainty remains for me--I will NEVER buy another Samsung product again. And I strongly recommend that others boycott Samsung products--their disregard for their customers is now legendary.
The HP RX5915 is a fantastic device. I am very happy with it. It goes with me everywhere. I got mine May 31, 2007 and have used it everyday on Long Island, New York for the past six months for navigation, wi-fi, IE, word and excel. I've also used it in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, North Carolina and Florida.It came preloaded with the latest Tom Tom map Version 660.1323, so I didn't have to download it from the HP website. However, based on all the comments other users have made, I downloaded the firmware update. I downloaded it to my PC and then used Activesync to transfer it to the IPAQ. The download was easy. When I startup the GPS, the Tom Tom locks in a satellite within a minute. It's very intuitive to learn to use and its very user friendly. It has a ton of options. I downloaded the manual anyway for reference from the Tom Tom website. The Tom Tom maps and navigation are very accurate and the unit instantly reroutes you when you don't follow the recommended route. Calculating an alternate route is also very fast. The only downside to the Tom Tom is that the POI search could be better.The anti-glare touch screen works great.The wireless WLAN/Internet Explorer works very well picking up signals easily and effectively. Surfing is very fast and responsive. The screen display is very clear and bright. Word and excel mobile works very well as does the transcriber. The picture viewer works well.I also downloaded TCPMP to play movies which also works well. I have not tried the Bluetooth.Battery life is very good. The owner replaceable battery is a great feature when the battery fails in the future.I also downloaded Worldmate which is a very convenient tool showing the weather and time at selected cities throughout the world.The windshield mount is very sturdy and works well, except in cold weather. The mount comes off the windshield easily in cold weather unless you wet the mount that suctions on the windshield.I highly recommend this product.
It looks old to me,( some dust on the antenna)but may be just because they store for a long time. I get 5 channel out of it
Very good product. I used in my canon sx20is camera. I took almost over 300 picture and 7min video. I still have 50% battery life. Good about this charger is you can charge in your car as well.
The Speck ToughSkin is a must have for IPod owners on the move. I dropped the machine from about 5 feet of height. It hit a wooden floor, bounced and kept on playing. The material makes slipping difficult when I put it on a airplane dining table. Great protection.Pat Choate
For the price this system is excellent. My 14 yr. old daughter had no trouble hooking this up to her computer or Zen. Sound Quality is excellent. Surprised that there is so much sound from such a small speaker system.
the best one for dual pci-x video... but this amazon/egghead sucks... you click on motherboard and you get so many unrelated products on the list. bring back the old egghead! I think the prices had gone up and most arent good deals anymore, I doubt I'd be shopping for computer components at egghead anymore... good thing there's still a local fry's store near me :P
Pros: This UPS does just what the specs claim. Easy to install the hardware and the software. Software logs and displays lots of info about source AC and load and unit status, and is easy to understand (caveat: I am an electrical engineer).Cons: The fan is rather loud. My SOHO office has 5 PC towers plus other PC stuff, and this UPS is the loudest by far. TrippLite should replace the small high-RPM fan with a larger slower fan at the next product refresh.
I purchased this remote seeking a simple operation. I received it and it worked great after my son programed it. I was actually surprised how simple the operation is. The first remote I received had a malfunction in it and I was sent a new one. It works great just as advertised. I do recommend getting the rf receptors(cost extra)
This camera is great if you don't want a point and shoot and you don't want a professional camera, it is the middle ground camera. This camera has some great features for people who want a great camera but not quite at the professional level.Pros:- 6-megapixel-LCD works great in any lighting situation- great quality pictures- easy to use menu screen- great automatic features and also great features for more professional people-great video capability for short videos- adapter ring so you can put a filter on your camera (55mm)- excellent macro performance.- can see pictures and video easily-10x optical zoom- reduce red eyeCons:- manual focus is hard to use- flash is underexposed so you need a tripod. Not very good for night pictures-camera is heavy and bulky, so it is annoying to take to a lot of places-camera shuts off after a minute of not being used (this is the biggest reason I do not recommend this product)-camera take 4 double A batteries, which is too many and the batteries die fast. So if taking camera out for a long time use new batteries otherwise try rechargable batteries( to keep your expense of batteries down)- a little bit more expensive then the camera is worth- features may be overwhelming if you have always used a point and shoot with only a few features
You don't need to buy an expensive $70 hdmi cable. I bought a monster cable for the xbox 360. Needed some more for the PS3 and the HD cable box. Didn't want to pay that much any more. Saw these cables on amazon for $1 !!!! The shipping was more than the cable. If they didn't work no big deal, only paid a buck. I don't notice any difference between these and the expensive hdmi cables. Save your money. For $70 you could buy over 30 of these and never run out of cables.
mmc's are getting harder and harder to come by, especially at rock bottom prices like this. i had a bit of a time trying to install it, and the packaging was pretty much non-existant, but i highly recommend this to anyone wanting to listen to music and/or wanting to hold more pictures on their mmc compatible cellphone.
I have used this graphic card, for almost two months, without a problem. Delivery time was great, two business days. It does exactly what the say it will do, the 512 memory is a great selling point. However, most games at this time to not require it. I have and older computer and was so glad to find an AGP card at this cost. However, because of my computer, and the games I play, it still was not fast enough for me. I have ordered a BFG Ge Force 7800GSOC AGP card, if that does not do it; guess nothing will.
This is my first scanner, so I can't do good comparisons.It has a good sensitivity: terrain here is not flat and I'm surrounded by high buildings and cell phone towers, but I can hear Talkabout transmissions several miles, mountains and buildings away. It is also good for aircraft communications, I can hear a tower located 30 km (~20 miles) away. The remote control feature is great, I did some interesting things using it.Negative points:* no alpha tags (and so many frequencies to remember);* audible 60 Hz noise;* telescopic antenna connector with a poor design;* there is an annoying beep when it is turned on and* the remote control feature requires RS232, I had to buy a USB/RS232 adapter.
Initially, I was pleased with the size of the camera and the quality of the outdoor photos. However, after looking at the prints from several of my kids school concerts, I was very disappointed in the camera. While using 400 speed film, and a full zoom lens, the photos came out very dark. The pictures were taken in a school gym during daylight hours with plenty of light. I never had any problems like this with my old, 80mm Fuji camera. I would not buy another Pentax camera.
Easy to use interface, good sound. Only gripe is the fairly crappy Creative software, which is clumsy when it comes to creating playlists and classifying music.On the other hand, it's easy to use.From what I've seen so far (1 month), a definite recommendation.Oh yes, and a tip: buy the charger (only $20 extra) so you can charge it off the wall. It also works with the TravelSound speaker system - also recommended - so you don't have to use expensive batteries.
I want to thank "Mark Twin Chen" who noted his helpful comment below. I bought this at the store and at first I was frustrated because I coulf barely hear the sound when played back on my voice recorder on my laptop. Then I remembered reading what Mark said in his comments about going to "Start/control panel/ sounds & audio devices,manage audio devices". then clcik the recording tab. You'll see two microphone images. Select the one that says "USB audio device. Double clcik to open. Adjust volume way up to "86". Select "OK". Afterwards,the microphone recorded my voice loud and beautiful. On playback, there was no need to maximize the volume on my laptop. Also, the instructions hint at the same thing. Thanks a million! This is a good buy, especially for the person who wants to create a pod cast but does bot want an expensive microphone. Well worth the money.
I purchased two of these MP4 players three years ago on a trip back home to Singapore when they first came out on the market. We bartered the price down and had them also throw in carrying cases, final US price ended up being $40.00 each. Best deal on the planet at the time, while all my friends were spending hundreds on iPod's. It's still working great and we couldn't be happy about it. Unlike our friends who still kick themselves when they see mine. If your ready to buy an MP4 player I highly recommed this model.
(First time GPS buyer looking for an affordable GPS Device)I bought this item on a Black Friday sale for $199. Why I recommend this GPS is1.At this price point there are only a few GPS devices capable of announcing Street names. It makes a LOT OF DIFFERENCE especially in cities and Airports2. Installing the item is a breeze. It comes preloaded with all the maps. You just need to fix it in the Car to the Windshield/Dashboard. Please note, Garmin also supplies a circular adhesive mount in the box to install on the Dashboard. You may not need the friction dashboard mount unless you need to use the C340 in more than one car.3. It can store up-to 50 recent locations and you can store more in the favorites section4. SD Slot to load additional/updated maps comes handy when you want to use in other countries5. The voice prompts are crystal clear and "Jill" pronounces the street names, favorites and other tongue-twisters very well. "Jill" announces each turn entry/exit twice. Once roughly a minute before the turn and once a few seconds before the turn. Sometimes it combines an announcement with the previous announcement when the times to respond are too short.6. Comes with standard USB interface to connect to computer and make any necessary upgrades7. The maps and Display are clear and visible easily even in broad day light, contrary to some reviews I found on this site. The User Interface is simple and intuitive.8. C340 allows you to view the route simulations so you can plan your route ahead.Bottom line: If you want a simple and affordable GPS device which can help you drive to the place you want, this is it.My only complaint is the GPS froze for 4-5 seconds before it could recalculate the route when I missed my way in the airport.Also for obvious reasons it cannot pick up signal from satellites near high-rise buildings and indoors. I can live with a few minor blemishes for a great GPS at this price
I have an older Canon pC, Toner was costing $90.00, I couldn't keep paying that, I found it on this site for $25.00! I received it quickly, it fit, and it works great, copy after copy. I only hope I can get another when its time..
Impressed with the clarily of this optic. Really like it. Great product for the quality and price. Would highly recommend this to anyone interested in a hight quality filter.
Great for racing games. Easy to use. The kids set it up by themselves and were using it in a very short time!
Large easy to read digits. Accurate even at fast speeds. The position of the transducer was more critical than anticipated. Tried the in-hull mounting option and couldn't get a reading. Mounted the tansducer on the transom and initially only got readings at slow speeds. The kit comes with angled shims to achieve the exact angle required. Once I found the sweet spot it worked like a charm. The first unit I received was defective, however customer service was exceptional and had me a new unit in no time.
Great camera other than the fact that you can't get your pictures onto a computer that has Windows NT. For Windows 2000, I believe a driver is available but there is now photo editing software support.
The WMB54G Music Bridge works well for me. I'm currently using it with a wired ethernet connection, because there is a lot of wireless interference in my area. Setup was simple, and sound quality is excellent. Depending on your music player (I have J River Media Center), you may be able to play music thru the WMB54G, and other sounds thru the computer speakers.To get wireless working, I had to download a new driver/utility (version 1.21) from www.linksys.com. After that, the wireless connection works as well as the wired, and supports WPA-PSK security.
Happy with the features, functions, and performance of the camera in all except one area. The red eye reduction function is useless. I'm aware of the physical reasons behind red eye, and undertand it can never be completely eliminated. But most of the photos I've taken of friends and family are absolutely terrible when it comes to red eye. I had a compact Pentax zoom 35mm before this, and the red eye reduction with that camera was outstanding. Cannot undertand how many outstanding reviews I read about this camera with any mention of it's weakness in this area. If you ever plan on photographing someone's face, look for another camera.
My original battery died over a year ago and I had been limping along on just the power pack, which kept me tethered to the wall at all times. After that died too, I decided to replace both the cord and the battery. I'm so happy I bought this one! It fits in the battery compartment better than the actual Apple one ever did, gets great battery life (3-ish hours if I run it at full screen brightness and am watching videos or movies), and doesn't get as hot as the Apple battery did. Why pay over $100 for just the Apple battery when you can get this one, plus a power pack for under $70? My laptop is actually portable again! Yay!
This is a great unit, that maintains audio clarity to the highest levels of volume. I bought this for my girlfriends birthday and neither of us have been disappointed. Recently, I used it as the sole source of music for a housewarming party in a room of approximately $600 sq feet, with 14 foot ceilings and it worked very well.A word to the wise, if you are looking for a portable unit do pick this one. Carrying this thing around is not recommended, this is a home unit and is bulky or more accurately oddly shaped for travel purposes.
I got this clock radio for the CD player to put in my daughter's room. It works great! Reasonable price for great product!
I purchased this DVD player almoast a year ago and it's still working great! I love the design and the remote is easy to use. i've probably viewed at least 50 movies on it and it's still going strong! I have some words of advice for anyone concidering purchasing this product. If you have an older tv like i do,it may not have the right hook-ups, so you might need an rf modulator to go through. I must be honest and tell you that i don't know much about hooking up such things, all i know is that the player would not hook directly up to our tv which is about 8-10 years old, so that is why we had to puchase an rf modulator. But all and all this is just a minor draw-back from someone with an older tv. If you have a newer tv don't even worry about it, and go ahead and purchase this great product!
Havent had any trouble with it ever since i bought it.The product came really quickly.One down side is that when playing music it has some static noises
I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Given the reviews about great reception, I thought that this would be a great purchase. Well, maybe I have a defective radio, because the reception my radio gets is pretty bad or, better said, no better than my $15 clock radio. AM reception is particularly bad. On other radios, I can routinely get New York AM stations during the day without much difficulty. Not so much with the Tivoli...Case in point for folks in Philly: On other radios, I can usually get WRTI 90.1 (Temple's home of classical and jazz) with little difficulty and little/no static. On the Tivoli, static has a way of ruining the fun...That said, it DOES sound great. It DOES look pretty cool. If you are in a city with great AM/FM stations, buy one without hesitation. If you aren't, well, be aware of Amazon's return policies!!
This case fits snug around my 15" MacBook Pro. I really like how it zips on the end and not in the front and does not have mesh foam around the periphery like the most common brand. It seems as if there was a liquid spill, the liquid would get through that mesh first and hit the ports. There is also a small flap under the zipper to further prevent spills from getting at the ports. My friend has another brand and it seems to have stretched, yet mine remains snug. The zipper on the end also allows me to only unzip the sleeve a little and plug it in to charge, while the computer remains mostly protected in the case. It's pretty low-profile too, but still a good amount of padding. Great buy, I highly recommend it.
Took longer to arrive than expected, and now that I have it the keychain loop broke off with very little pressure. Much less quality than I expected.
I bought this kit to install an eVGA nVidia video card in my slim Dell. Worked like a charm. There appears to be some standardization of plug placement, so if your video card has the S-video mounted above the DVI connector, this bracket kit will probably work for you, regardless of your card's manufacturer.Note that the picture implies the bracket plates are silver; they are, in fact, matte black.
It's not the most clear glass, but it works. However, I bought it for the protection on my Canon 17-40mm lens. It always sounded a little loose and moved easily... then finally it CRACKED. I'm lucky it didn't scratch my new lens. I'm going for the B&W filters from now on. So much for savings, now I'm paying more than I would have if I just did it right the first time!
This is good quality wire organizing/hiding fluted tubing. I used it to organize some small diameter cables exiting out of my G27 Logitech Racing Wheel. This tubing comes in many sizes and lengths. Click on the website link to see what they have. I think one could go crazy with this stuff and organize all the wires in the rat's nest under most people's computer desks. It would also be good for organizing all the wires inside a typical computer tower. The thickness of the tubing is thin, but adequate. It is not insulation, just lightweight split fluted tubing to organize wires and cables. I'm happy with my purchase.
The Canon EF 50mm F/1.4 is a fantastic lens! I love using it when shooting products, though I don't like using it for portraits, I prefer my 85mm f/1.2 to do that job, but overall this is a great lens and it's every photographers favorite and worth owning.
This kills me , I got my Sony 50 inchwega at a yard sale for 40 $ and the picture is better than my brand new flat screens , funny considering the Sony is almost seven years old ! This was and is a great tv , just ordered a replacement build because it is on more than any other tv in our home , the bulbs run 2000 hours so I have no complaints, low cost on bulb through amazon and Sony built this model so the bulb is SUPER EASY to change :) if you dont have a lot to spend on big tv, I would jump on this tv even used Sony did a fantastic job :)
Needed ink so went with this combo. This is the 4th time i bought this set and is a good deal. Ink is good (or course) and quality of photo paper is good as well. Would recommend if you need ink.
We love it. It is easy to operate. I am a Realtor and it is very handy to type in several addresses and map them out. We take it when we travel and it has really come in handy. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Nice light, plugs into the side USB port of my laptop and is very adjustable. Nice item and inexpensive.KenWebmasterAbout Facts Net[...]
Honestly, I thought I was going to hate these, then I put them on andThey are AMAZING! If you love music you'll LOVE these!
I was hoping that when I bought this lens that I would be able to get sharp vivid close-up of the moon. However, when I tried to take these pictures during the last full moon, the pictures were not that sharp and unless I am doing something wrong, I am disappointed with the performance of this lens.
I always use either this or a plain glass filter on all my lenses to protect the inner lens glass. It's much cheaper to replace these if they get scratched or broken than an entire lens.
I bought this to help me sleep. It has it all. Sleep timer, music, cd player, two alarms. I love it. The sound is great too.
I've had this product a few weeks and it has served its purpse...no complaints thus far
When first connected, it worked great. Far quieter and quicker then the old HP600. Print speed and quality was great, paper feed was without a hitch. Scanning was nothing impressive and editing a scanned item was difficult for me. But that may be due to lack of experience on my part.But soon it showed its real problems. When trying to print, I would frequently get the error that the printer was not connected or turned off. Neither was true. Reboot the system and it would work.It would also loose its connection at system startup. When turning on the computer I would get the message "new hardware found, installing software for Canon F80". A real anoiance. Enought of these resulted in a system corruption that resulted in a reformat and reinstall the entire system. And the problem still continues.The other problem that occured after installing the printer is a occasional "windows protedtion error" when turning on the system.All these came about after installing the F80. Computer tech say there was nothing wrong with the system and Canon say there is nothing wrong with the printer. Even a new cable was tried. The problem persist and is at random.If I could solve the problem it would get a 5 star. If anyone has simular problem with a solution, please give me an e-mail.
DO NOT BUY THIS TV! I BOUGHT THIS MODEL SIX MONTHS AGO, AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR FOUR OUT OF THE SIX MONTHS!! THE LIGHT ENGINE HAS BURNED OUT TWICE, AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/SUPPORT AT RCA IS ATROCIOUS!! ANY TIME YOU CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE, YOU LITERALLY HAVE TO WAIT OVER AN HOUR TO TALK TO SOMEONE WHO CAN'T TELL YOU ANYTHING ABOUT THE STATUS OF YOUR REPAIR OR WHEN PARTS MIGHT ARRIVE AT YOUR LOCAL REPAIR SHOP.IN FACT, AFTER DEALING WITH RCA'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER, I WOULD RECOMMEND NEVER TO BUY RCA PERIOD. THEY REFUSE TO DO ANY EXCHANGES THROUGH ANY OF THEIR DEALERS, AND THEY HAVE PROMISED TWICE TO EXCHANGE DIRECT FROM THE WAREHOUSE, ONLY TO GO BACK ON THEIR PROMISE TO SAY THEY'VE "FOUND THE PART I NEED", ONLY TO SHIP THE WRONG PART TO THE LOCAL REPAIR CENTER, AND THEN MAKE EXCUSES AND SAY ANOTHER ONE IS ON THE WAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE NOW, AND MY TV IS STILL BEING REPAIRED WITH NO END IN SIGHT. DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!!
I have tried a few different ear phones of this kind but never got satisfied. This time I got! :) too bad only that the cable are so crappy, it should be soft and nice silicone cables to match the pieces, otherwise great product. Really good sound och I like the way you wear it. The add-ons are also nice, PTH works really good, on eg aeroplane.
Item came broken and was just simply made weak. Went to audio store same day to pick up one, that one was broken as well, in the same place (the posts connecting top and bottom half). Best buy had the one that fits the 2004 ford focus perfectly, it is also a Metra but is made thicker and much better.
This drive worked beutifully in the first 6 months in on of our school research laboratories, regardless of the infrequent unexplained miscommunication with the PC. After they trusted it for work and research data backup, done just once every 2 weeks, it suddenly gave clicking sounds and stopped working. After extended agony with the customer support, they simply got nothing. Surperisingly, when they talked about this subject with some of our collegues in our University, they discovered that many of us, in defferent departments, suffered from the same problem with different models of the Wistern Digital external hard drives (USB/Firewire).After all the frustration and the torture with this piece of junk, I can say for sure, Buy WD if you are looking for the best machine to lose your data? Beleive me when I say Western Digital Hard Drives are absolutely the worst for your data storage. We've been there before.
So far I have no problems with this ink. No clogs, good color reproduction. Carts fine perfect. For a budget and printing for home personal use, I'd probably recommend these.
I got this for my 6 & 3 year olds. They love it, but it is very hard for my husband and I to use. The number keys are off slightly, which is very frustrating. To me, I think that having the keys in the wrong spot (even slightly) would make learning to type harder.
I read the mixed reviews on this product and hoped for the best. I have been a long time fan if linksys because everything I have ever gotten from them worked very well for me, for what I need it for. I thought that this camera would help with security and would be fun to watch the cats and the house from work. I was really excited. Well the camera showed up, and it was very attractive, and very easy to set up. I didn't like that it only used WEP and not WPA, but I could have lived with that. The major problem that I had with it, and the major complaint is that the picture qualty is terrible... This is not a 140 dollar camera. I didn't have it out for 5 hours before I printed out my return label. Look at Axis lan cameras. A little more expensive but you can view their cams on the web and see what you are getting. Hope this helps you save some time and money.
After this router stopped working all of a sudden, I called customer "support," only to be told by them that they were going to charge me a minimum of $30 for troubleshooting the router, that my "warranty expired." This is a ripoff so I will not ever buy another Linksys or Cisco product ever again. This is what is wrong with customer service in the United States. Nobody wants to work and they make junk. No wonder North America is falling so far behind other, much better, nations. Good riddance to this piece of junk router and to Linksys and Cisco. Out to the landfill it goes, where it really belonged from the beginning. Be forewarned: Do not buy this router. Nothing but problems with it from the beginning.
The cable looks good, but did not work. The cable got EXTREMELY hot, and did not even recognize my devices. I switched the cable with another brand, and everything worked.Be careful when using.
The wireless remote is great. I bought this primarily for use on my motorcycle and I can put the remote in the map pocket on my tank bag where having push buttons works much better than the iPod's click wheel.One problem I ran into was I kept inadvertently leaving the FM transmitter on and running down the battery on the ipod. Also, the FM transmitter is not so great in the car, but I don't care too much about that.The other problem is the USB cable does not fit in the connector at the bottom of the iJet. You have to remove the iPod from the iJet in order to attach it to the computer. If the opening was just a little wider it would probably work fine.
This is an entry level, bare bones minimum unit. I bought it as a second unit in my house, now it is downgraded to a third unit.Pluses:1. It is small and fits great in a room with little space (basement, bedroom).2. The picture quality is descent (progressive scan on my HD TV for a short term trial did show that this dvd player can do the job).3.Also plays most purchased and rented movies, even pal or ntsc.4. Sound functions ok. Does do dolby 5.1(at least it stated it was doing 5.1 surround)5. Full function remote (zoom, audio, menu, video, eject, ect...)minuses:1. Is noisy at times, does grind if it doesn't like dvd2. Touch with fine scratches. Had to move to different dvd player when a few rentals dvd's were really used and scratched.3. The remote is tiny, easy to loose4. Problems with copied/ CDR discs-would play most of the way through with multiple hesitations, then lock on some.5. Movies over 2.5 hours tend to skip or freeze (possibly switching layers)6. Random pixelation and picture flicker even with new short DVD's, again possibly flipping through layers on dvd.Overall, I am very pleased with this unit as a thrid tire DVD player. I only paid 19 dollars on an incredable sale last year for it, so who can complain...unless you paid $30 for it. Do not pay more than what I did for this player.
There is no noticable fall off on the edges as I had on my similar Sigma lens. This lens is more costly, heavier but worth the extra cost and weight. The price here was several hundred dollars less that at other vendors.
I am not an expert as much as the others posting here, all I know is that my original iPod earbuds were quite uncomfortable. I replaced them with this Sportapro and played Joni Mitchell's "Hejira' on my iPod and it sounded STELLAR.Do be careful handling these as they seem less than rugged.
I had an audiophile 12" Mirage subwoofer that had an internal amplifier that broke. Cost to repair was over $300 bucks. The subwoofer is very good quality that is hard to come by these days -I opted to keep it. I decided to take a chance on using the Audiosource AMP-100 to power the sub. The Audiosoucre amp is much cleaner power then the cheaper Amazon sub amps you find online that also require modifying the sub enclosure. I ended up bridging the amp (150 watts at 8 ohms) and using the internal crossover output signal from my Yamaha Receiver. The sub is not quite as loud as the factory 450 watt version; However, the Audiosource AMP-100 rocks out with a clarity that the other unit did not provide. The amp will shake the windows and bother my neighbors:) I never have the amplifier turned up past 75% of the total volume (to loud at that point).For less then $75 bucks I ended up with a clear Audiophile-grade subwoofer with plenty of power. You cannot go wrong with this amplifier. Best of luck!
Works perfectly with Nikon D40 and makes 'group photos' a snap. No more sprinting from camera to group, only to find you bumped the camera while hitting the shutter release. Great range and inexpensive. Comes with small pocket that slides onto camera strap... always there when you need it!
Probably the least expensive 10-30 zoom binoculars you can find. However, the quality is lacking. The problem with these is they are very hard to focus, and the focus wheel is very sensitive. A little nudge sets them out of focus, and you need to re-focus again. That means that if you adjust the distance between view lenses to set for distance between your eyes, the focus is lost. And focusing them is hard - it has to be just right. A little bitt off, and focus is lost. I do not recommend this pair. I am returning mine, and using a Celestron UpClose zoom binoculars instead. Just a little more expensive, but same zoom numbers and lense sizes. Also, Celestron has a Field of vivew of 4.1 degrees, compared to this item's 3.8 or 3.9. Buy at your own risk.
I bought this PCMCIA network adapter for my two year old Dell Inspiron 600m, which was giving me nightmares for the past three months in trying to connect it to any LAN via ethernet. I tried all kinds of solutions to fix it, ranging from driver updates, card reinstallation and hard disk formatting, but to no avail!Finally, I was advised to get a PCMCIA network adapter or send my motherboard for a check up! I obvioulsy chose the former. After a couple of days of searching and reading on the net, I decided on this 32bit D-Link adapter, and my life has become a whole lot better. The installation of the card took 2 minutes, and the hardware was recognized immediately thereafter (by my Windows XP OS). The performance has been extremely satisfactory and seamless!I would recommend it to anyone who is having similar problems with ethernet networks.
Just enough room for a medium sized digital camera (i.e. retractable lense), a few batteries, memory sticks, and lens accessories. Probably too small for a SLR camera setup.
We own tons of music, and after owning a megar 700M Rio mp3 player and jumping to an iPod...well there's no comparison! The iPod changed the way we listen to music - perhaps forever. There's nothing that can beat having all of your music in one place where you can draw from a vast library and well...it's extremely entertaining. I would whole-heartedly recommend it for anyone and wish I had enough money to buy everybody I know one for a present because they're great.
This device was installed by a computer expert and has been performing perfectly ever since. The problem is that the installation instructions on the CD were inadequate for me to perform the installation myself. My setup included a Vonage phone and such a setup was not considered in the instructions. It cost me an additional $70 to hire the expert.
I ordered this product to eliminate the tangled web of cords connecting our router with other technology. Stores don't seem to stock Cat5 cable shorter than 7 feet, so I was delighted to find the one-footer on Amazon.com. It fits perfectly and my office space is visually improved.
Our origional SmartCord started to uncoil. Called a couple of placeswho just wanted to sell us a new radar dect. Found this on Amazonordered it and in just two or three days had the replacement. Worksgreat just pluged it in like the origional. Happy as can be
All in all it is a good flash unit. You have many different setting that are quite useful. I personally use the manual function because it gives me the most control over the output of the flash. Sometimes I use the distance setting, but I end up fiddling around with the power output so it's quite redundant when I can use the Manual setting and be done with it. One of my only complaint is the consumption of battery power. In a single shoot I can go through 12-16 AA batteries depending on the power output (Full, 1/2, 1/4,etc., etc.). The other complaint is the angle at which the head tilts up. Not very convenient. The cool thing is that the head also moves left or right, but I suggest using this while your camera is level to the ground and not sideways as the head doesn't lock in that position very well. Quite useful if you have the flash of camera either on a stand or attached to something. Strobists would like this flash. But again you will need some type of sync system unless you don't mind using the optical sensor with your on-camera flash, which I don't.
This is the only adapter that I have found that works. You have to be very carefull to get the tape in the right place when inserting the VHS-C cartrige and there is a little lever that tends to get in the way, but with little effort it works just fine in the machine.
I was searching for an inexpensive DVD player. I read the customer reviews on the Apex and other models and they were pretty mixed. I figured for [$$] it's tough to go too far wrong. I took a chance by buying before reading a custoer review.The installation was a snap. The remote is easy to use (this was a problem with some of the Apex reviews I read). The Dvd's I've played so far work fine.An excellent buy for someone unsophisticated like me.
I bought the netgear for the purpose of sharing information between all our family's computers. It delivers flawlessly form working with our printers to sharing one Internet connection. Which is the main reason why I purchased this switch, so as to have two or more of our computers on the Internet at the same time using the same connection.
I have never been disappointed by SanDisk and this purchase is no different. Of course there is a price difference from the other no name brands on here but I have other friends buy those and after a few months, they start to act a little funky or didn't show the full amount of space on the card. I bought this card to use with my T-Mobile Dash and it works flawlessly. My only regret is that the price has significantly dropped in the past two months, which is no surprise when it comes to electronics. I paid about $48 for the 1 GB and I now see the bulk packaged card listed for about $18. Regardless, it's worth the money, which ever amount you spend.
Here are the reasons why I chose mine -- Option of an FM tuner- Built in Microphone- Feels more sturdy than the iPod.. the comfort feel when you hold it- Works with Windows Media Player- Navigating thru the player is easy for Windows users- plays almost all standard file formats inclusing wma and wmvWhen I started reading up reviews and user feedback on Creative Zen Vision:M, I did not even consider the iPod. Sure, the iPod's a hot item.. but it certainly lacks some of the additional features that make a media player complete. The FM tuner and the built in microphone are bonuses that I would not miss. You can record from FM and I love recording my one year old's voice using the built in microphone.A car FM transmitter and a pair of portable speakers (you could even go in for the 3-piece speaker system) has made the media player inseparable from me. The sound quality is good and so is the vision clarity. It's a comfortable fit in the palm of my hand and one-hand operation is no sweat. Navigating thru the menus is a breeze.. especially if you are a windows user, you are a pro right from start.. you would know where to find what (the secret of the right-click(context) menus and the comfort of the short-cut button)!! You can sync using Windows Media Player... one stop shop for all your ripping and synchronising needs (you would still need to install the player before you can use Win Media Player, though, but can forget about the additional "tuney" softwares).The only reason I reduced one star from the rating was the difficulty in obtaining the accessories for this player. iPod wins on this aspect. Accessories aren't easily available for this brand and you need to hunt them down.Well, if you need any reason to choose this over the iPod, think what good an FM tuner and a built-in microphone could do for you!
These headphones are great! I hate ear buds, and these are the perfect alternative for a runner! They stay in place over the top of the ear during excercise, and are very comfortable.The only way that they could be any better, is if the mute button could be actually switched on or off, rather than have to be held down to mute the music.Very very worth the price.
I am not very happy with this, according to the direcions, and the web sight, the gamins Quest should find addresses, and points of interrest like hotels, resturants ect. but it does not, almost like it it missing some of the programming. I tried to get help online, but none is availible. I would probebly like it for off road use, but for turn by turn in a car, it just sucks.
On a recent trip to Tahiti I believe I have tried about every kind of one-time use underwater camera on the market (i.e., Kodak Max Sport; Kodak Max Wet, and Konica Waterproof Camera and the Fuji). All of the cameras worked fine snorkeling, although I found the Konica and the Kodak Max Wet to be more difficult to use. [The Konica was a little difficult to see through the view finder with a mask on, and the Kodak Max Wet, most annoyingly had the strap and the photo button on opposite sides of the camera! A real disadvantage to a right handed person. As a result you essentially had to use two hands to take a photo, one to hold the camera and the other to depress the button. Any of these cameras will work fine for snorkeling, however the best were the Fuji and Kodak Sport. Keep in mind that all underwater photos will look a bit blue, however, snorkeling in the lagoon in Tahiti the blue was not really noticeable.Here's the part I really like, now I admit, contrary to manufacturer recommendations, I did take both the Fuji camera and the Kodak Max Wet camera with me Scuba Diving. According to manufacturer directions the Fuji camera's recommended depth is 17 feet [which is the deepest of any one-time use camera on the market]. On my dives we never went deeper than about 22 feet. The problem with diving with these cameras is the pressure - you can take a photo just fine, but due to the pressure you will be unable to wind the film. However, I used the Fuji camera without any problems -- I was always able to wind the film and the photos came out wonderfully -- although they were blue. The Kodak Max Wet camera continually would freeze up, thus in order to take a photo you would have to snap the picture, go up several feet, wind the film then go back down -- not very convenient and as a result I took very few photos. Although the photos I did take with this camera came out well, although they too were blue. The other benefit to the Fuji camera is that it is easier to use in the water, the button to take a photo is much easier to handle and there is a very large knob for winding the film, which is especially handy if you are wearing gloves.The knob is a real drawback for both the Kodak Max Wet and the Konica cameras -- I found those two cameras to be much more difficult to wind and may be near impossible if you are wearing dive gloves. Also with the Fuji and the Kodak Max Sport, the strap, the button and winder are all on the right side, which makes this camera very easy to use for a right-handed person.In summary, if you go snorkeling I would recommend the Fuji camera or the Kodak Max Sport. ... And, if you do plan to go Scuba diving, give the Fuji a try.
Apparently not as popular as the iPod shuffle, but certainly more attractive! The headphone wire is silver and makes the unit look like a piece of jewelry rather than a clunky techie gadget. Get one today, you won't be disappointed.
Works well, fits well. Heavy duty plastic, won't fall apart like some home-made bounce solutions.
I gave the batteries a sound quality of five stars because they are as quiet as any battery I have ever had. The deal was good and the shipping was fast. I would make another purchase in the future without any hesitation.
Pros: it seems faster than the other USB hard drives I have, but that could be just my imagination.Cons: there is no encryption software included. You have to encrypt one file at a time if you want some security over your data. That is a deal breaker. I returned the item and bought a Western Digital portable drive instead. The return process with JR has been painless. Another minor issue is it takes two USB ports.
I've only had one problem with this machine but its a big one. It's cuts callers off in the middle of their message...no where near the 4 minute mark. I've had hang ups on friends and business customers.
It's nice to have a card reader that the card can be inserted and removed from so smothly without fear of ruining the pins and/or card sockets.And this thing is blazing fast! With my Extreme III cards, I can transfer an entire card's worth of photos to my PC very quickly!
This case fits my Sony 9" FX-950 perfectly. My only thought is that it could maybe hold a few more movies? But other than, I love it!! =^D
I was pleased with the product, arrived in 3days. The Monitor was much bigger than I expected. Excellent buy esp. with the $90.00 rebate.
By the way this product is the replacement blade for the 8152 model as well, even though the description fails to include it. This is the best investment you'll make to prolong the life of your shaver. With a new foil and blades, the machine feels like new again. It's quieter, less vibrations, shorter shaving time, and prolongs the charge. Should have bought this months ago when my shaving time seemed to double. Beats buying disposable blades, especially since the fancier ones would cost you around a $100/year. Spend the $40 bucks and your face will thank you.
Product is compact and convenient to use. Display and voice are clear and precise. Works well placed on shelf in dash providing some level of security without having to mount to windshield.Very pleased.
i wasnt wanting to pay a high price for something that really isnt that expensive. dont like to give surveys or ratings.
Maybe I got a defective cable. Cables appear to be dual link with 24 pins. But does not support 2560*1440 on my system. I use a laptop and have to push the signal with an Accell Dual Link Adapter to get 2560*1440 resolution. My other cables work fine, these do not. Picture is very distorted as if single link.Accell UltraAV B087B-002B DisplayPort/DVI-D Dual-Link Adapter (Black)Will try to exchange cables.
This little gadget did exactly what I'd intended it to do. It allowed me to hide all of my components on the other side of a wall and control everything. Couple this thing with high end universal remote and one button does it all and it's hidden. The best part is the IR receiver that senses the signals and transmits them is not in sight. The directions tell you how to mount it and where to position the sensor. I put it on the back side of my flat panel facing the wall! I couldn't believe that it actually picks up better there. It's very sensitive and does what it says. I only wish that the ribbon cable and sensor cable was longer but I still made it work OK. There are other models of this product that fix those issues.Dar
Being one who needs nothing else to make my wallet fatter (except more $), I thought a small digital viewer would be the ticket. I'll just say this "1-inch is REALLY small!" The low resolution makes anything other than close-up shots of loved ones pretty much un-viewable. Vistas are out of the question. But 56 (if I remember correctly) pictures of family, friends and loved ones all on a little keychain viewer is nice too. With the right type of pictures, it's an acceptable product.
I just purchased our second unit. The remote has a selector (behind the battery) that allows you to switch up to three frequency settings (3 units). We bought our first unit when it first appeared in the 400 disc model (about 4 yrs ago). I have read complaints of all the Dvd titles disappearing from the menu program list (displaying a ?) however I have not had that problem with exception of an occasional title or two which may be the disc manufactures problem, SOME DVDS automatically display the titles (no programming or typing) but only after you play and the unit reads the information from the Dvd.I only use this unit for Dvds I agree cd change time would be too slow.Down side:1). No blu-ray models2). will NOT read two sided discs. (must remove and turn around).3). Not enough categories in the title menu. *4). must read Dvd before you can stop play.*5). the Remote control frequency selector not readily accessible. Therefore 1 remote for each unit is needed.6). I only use this unit for Dvds I agree cd change time would be too slow.UPDATE, the new unit I received has all the nightmare complaints I read on this forum, and more. Constantly loses the library, whole or in part, it takes hours to reprogram only to have the titles disappear again. (never happens on my older unit). Also for some reason when left on, this new unit interferes with the TV signal? (old unit doesn't)Positive side:1). Great way to store your movies (no touching + less barrowing)2). Complete library menu easy to select and play page 11 at a time (not one at a time as stated elsewhere)3). up converts 1080i (not P)4).Zoom, pos, slow mo, sometimes restarts at last played point.Complaints: The problems I had over the years are miner and we use it almost every day. it's more of a design gripe I have.1#. When the unit is first turned on it begins to play whatever movie was last played when the unit was turned off or if you accidentally select the wrong movie. there is no way to stop the reading of the disc before the unit is done reading. There is supposed to be a way to stop the unit from reading the disc at power up but don't believe that function works.2). The library index has a limited category system and is arranged numerically (within that category). Therefore the arrangement may be out of order unless you remove discs and reload them in numerical sequence in order to group them together. I wish you could create and edit category names. Example: Home movies, Classics or Educational...3). I do fear the Sony support and warranty issues and until that improves I will or cannot recommend buying any Sony product! for instants my older unit after 7 yrs needs a new laser module in order to read the Dvd. The certified repair wants to send it in w/ replacement option! I'd rather through it away than risk getting another type it and lose it unit!
I just purchased this DVD player about a week ago, and I've been very pleased with the purchase. For those of you who just want to put a DVD in and play it, this is a perfect player for you. If you stop the DVD and turn off the player but don't remove the DVD, it'll start playing from the same spot when you turn it on again. S-Video, component and digital coax outputs, as well as RCA outputs, make this a DVD player with a future, as does the fact that it can play MP3's, CD-R and RW and DVD-R and RW discs. The surround sound feature is wonderful, particularly if you just want to use your regular stereo TV - the surround modes make it sound like you're surrounded by speakers, even though the player is using only the two speakers in your TV. (It also hooks up to a full stereo system, providing Dolby 5.1 sound if your receiver supports it.) As well, one of the surround options (Night Mode) plays everything at the expected level except for explosions, rumbles, and other neighbour-disturbing sounds, which it cuts the volume on. Great for late night viewing! The player also features video enhancement, with dynamic contrast and colour adjustment through five video options. The remote is somewhat disappointing, with the play, rewind, etc. buttons placed counter-intuitively above the menu navigation &quot;disk&quot; in the centre of the remote. It is, however, fine for most people. Note that the remote offered with the 315 doesn't control other TV's, etc. Only Sony ones. I understand the model 415 comes with a universal remote, if you need one. All in all, a very satisfactory player for the price, with crystal clear picture and audio. I should also mention that I'm using this player with standard RCA audio and video hook-ups, and the picture and sound is still great - much improved over my VCR, or even satellite. Highly recommended for the mid-range consumer.
I bought this player a few months ago. I have really enjoyed how simple it is to use. As others have noted, the sound is amazing! The earbuds are also terrific. It's very small and light. Great to work out with. Not to mention the cool Alienware design. I love it!
i'm glad i converted to ipod, after having a zune for 8 months the damned this crapped out on me, and there's no way to fix it! now, it's just a paper weight!
shopped around Amazon for awhile trying to find a good tripod and ended up with this targus digital. this was a great buy, very sturdy for the price, durable, light weight, holds my nikon d3100 just fine.
So i have taken up the time to write a review because they have helped me in the past.Awesome little gizmo if you have a stock old radio.i paid 3 bucks with shipping included. 3 BUCKS ARE YOU KIDDING. i went to name brand store some with the letter B ending with buy. another store that looks nothing like a shack. all ranging in the 20 dollar to 30 dollar range for their generic brand product. not even a monster or a rocketfish or some recognizable brand. i realize the thing says "BELKIN" but i got a phillips which is great for me for 3 bucks comn'even a belkin is fantastic to be quite frank. i cant speak of the ad product because i dont have it but. i will say this amazon and the product on this website never disappoint i would more than highly suggest you spend 4 dollars and complain just a tiny but becuase your expecting golden plated product when your paying what i pay for bubble gumseriously once again buy it dont doubt yourself on this one you cant go wrong
I thought the sound quality while they lasted was pretty good but I had the same issue as a previous reveiwer when the left bud went dead all of a sudden.These, too, were to replace the included phones with my ipod. (which also left bud went dead in a week.) The Sony's at least lastes a few months.
I have had nothing but problems with this tripod. There is a design fault with the release for the bottom sections. I have had the legs strip out thirteen times, three times in front of clients. I have sent it into Bogen Imaging (the American company that services Gitzo tripods) twice now. All three legs have failed at one time or another making this a two legged tripod, truly a useless product. From other professionals I have found that the carbon fiber version of this tripod does not suffer from the same manufacturing fault.
After doing much research, it was recommended that I take a chance on this TV. I had purchased a Vizio 26 inch HDTV from Wal-Mart and was disappointed by the poor picture quality. I returned that TV and purchased this one (although it was $150 more than the Vizio). What a difference! This TV has a crisp picture, good colors and is easy to set up.I would highly recommend this TV.
I bought this because I had acquired 100 used tapes. They were dusty and notperfectly clean. So I wanted a rewinder with a cleaning pad. It's a dry pad. It hasa kind of cotton covering on it. So after about 20 tapes the pad had gotten prettydirty. I thought hey why not just clean it. But what happened is that the cottonmaterial was just tacked on to the plastic. It was not actual cloth / cotton fabric.So I had a spare but instead of using it I made my own using a 'non-woven' fabriclike the kind you get for the floor wipers. It's soft and there's no lint. It took somedelicate gluing with contact cement to get it on there correctly. But I've had excellantresults and now I know that I won't have to worry about replacing the cleaning pad.I'll simply 'make' a cover over and over and over.The unit itself is a bit cheap in one sense. It does not 'POWER' through a stickycassette. IF the cassette is balky and tight and poorly designed or otherwise lessthan good condition the rewinder might stop and make it hard to finish the job.But this happens on 1 out of 50 tapes. And believe me that tape is probably bestleft out of the machine anyway.So all in all I think it's a great value. And a good rewinder.Treat it gently and it should last a long long time.PS - I'm an engineer so I can tell you it's a good one.Not bullet proof for rough service. But it will last with proper care.
It may have just been bad luck, but this particular printer cartridge has not worked right from the beginning. I have not had problems in the past with these but to review it honestly it is not performing like it should. The pages are "hazy" (as if the printing material was slipping out when it is not supposed to).We also at first had streaks down the pages. I fixed that by wiping down everything inside the printer but then the "hazyness" started and won't stop. I ordered a new one to see if this is just an isolated incident.
These are an absolute must for most any of the smaller cameras -- and this one works very well. Although you may want to pull the little rubber feet off and re-glue them before you lose them.
This was a good buy. We are enjoying the new tv. Amazon had a tremendous deal. They are cheaper by about $300 minimum when I was researching this tv.
it does what it was made to do, but not what i wanted it to. i wanted to plug my favorite 3.5mm headphones into it and use them to listen to music on my phone. it works like it should, but it, like all adapters, only plays music through the right headphone... if your planning on using it for a phone you need to buy headphones with a 2.5mm plug directly on it for both ears to work.
The batteries failed within weeks. Charger seems OK. Though not documented, the charger seems to charge individual batteries, instead of only grioups of 2 like many other chargers. The 1 failure light blinks if any 1 battery is bad.
Great price, very sturdy, plenty of flexibility in movement and rotation.
The D40 is a great performing camera and most importantly it is affordable. If you pay a lot of money for a camera and then worry putting a scratch on it, the camera is useless to you. It needs to become your partner wherever you go. You can't take pictures when the camera sits at home on a shelf. The D40 is rugged and it is ready to play.Some people get hung up about resolution, how many sensor pixels should your camera have? That is actually the wrong concern. The issue is do you need a CCD sensor or a CMOS sensor. The D40 uses a CCD sensor with an aspect ratio of 3:2 instead of 4:3. ISO is 200 to 1600, versus 200 to 3200. So the D40 is a little more noisy at the higher ISO settings but using a faster lens usually solves that problem. In this regard I would buy the D40 body and get a better lense like the Nikkor 16 - 70 mm.I would like to make one more point, many articles and reviews state that this is a great starter DSLR. Really? Not too long ago we used a square box for a camera and took pictures of the same quality as most expensive cameras. Does a good set of pot and pans produce great food, or does the cook create good food? This is the very same principal with cameras. Ultimately it is what you see and interpret that produces the picture and the D40 is ready to execute your vision.The reason why I give the D40 4 stars instead of 5 stars, the D90 is looking very impressive. Keep in mind, the camera that follows you is the best camera for you.
From the moment we purchased it, it did not work. Was an absolute waste of money. I recommend just spending the extra money and getting a more expensive one
Works great for LCD Tv to add a sound bar. Very easy to setup.
I bought this and when I was about to retract the USB cable, the plastic in the middle part of the retracting metal cracked. It won't retract back anymore. I don't know if its an isolated case or the delivery might have caused the damaged but I lost faith in its build quality immediately. Good thing it was easy to return this to amazon. So I did and just decided to look for another set of pc accessories.
The stand works as described. Appears to be well made and has a mesh background which helps the air flow on the bottom of the laptop.
For the price this gives you everything you need ... light comfortable, functional
This Kensington is just right for me, I use it with a laptop, and was looking for a reasonably priced wireless mouse, and this works very well. I like the way it fits my hand, and has a nice soft click to it. I do forget to turn the switch on the bottom off to save the battery life, but its great overall.
I purchased this lens after renting the Sony G 300 f2.8. Only after reading the reviews of this lens and owning other Sigma EX lenses that I have been very happy using. I noticed that the autofocus was pretty noisy and a bit slower than the Sony lens. The images this Sigma lens produce are great and nice smooth Bokeh. It works great with the 1.4x and 2.0x Sigma EX teleconverter, but I had problems with the A900 with aperture priority, with the teleconverters mounted, the camera didn't remove the lower f stops like when I had the Sony lens mounted...with the Sony 1.4x teleconverter on the camera with the Sony lens, I was only able to open up to f/4. With the Sigma EX Teleconverters in use, I could select f2.8 and wasn't sure if it defaulted to the appropriate next available f stop for the situation, so if I had the 1.4x teleconverter in use and the camera set to f2.8 would it meter for f4? I know this is minor detail, but worth mentioning.As a wildlife photographer the noise created by the autofocus was too much and I had to return it. I just purchased the Sony lens and 1.4x teleconverter since it has the SSM. If it weren't for those factors I would have kept the lens and enjoyed using it.
The remote itself is very sleek and convenient, but the software to program it is very clunky and limiting. When I set up the stock 'Watch TV' activity, I found that it would set my TV to channel 3 every time, which causes a black flash. Since I never change the TV channel, I wanted to remove this step. Then I discovered that it is impossible to modify the steps performed by the stock activities. I found other similar minor annoyances. The UI for configuring the buttons is just a bunch of dropdowns, so it can be a bit difficult matching up the buttons on the remote with the dropdown entries. A graphic display of the remote would have been more helpful.
I set this up and connected it to my Dell Dimension running Windows 7 64bit. I used the setup disk and it installed without any issues. Everything worked fine. Once I had it setup, I updated the firmware. Before upgrading the firmware, I backed up the configurations from my initial working install per instructions. After the firmware upgrade, I updated the configurations with my backup. After this nothing worked. I tried to manually set the configurations again but no connections. I was able to get everything working again by pulling out the install cd and going through the initial setup again. After this, everything was working again. Making any additional configuration changes can be confusing. The configuration utility is extensive but not very user friendly.This router replaced my Linksys WRT54g. I was hoping to get better speed and range. The range was not much better than the Linksys. In some spots, it's actually worse. Because of the range issue, I'm not getting much better speed from distance. When I'm closer to the router range, I do get better speed via wireless n.One thing that has helped me with streaming dvd's or other video files over the wireless network is to use VLC player(open source media player) instead of windows media player. Files that skipped, stuttered, stalled and froze playing through Windows media player played perfect with VLC player.
This is a very nice beginning digital SLR camera for the serious amateur and budding professional. Lots of features and quite capable of taking very nice pictures. The lens in the kit is okay though it is a step below the camera. I did get several USM lenses and they work just fine with the XTI.I did order the battery grip along with the camera and I would suggest it to everyone as the camera, though very capable, is on the smallish side without it.
This product works great for our needs. I bought this to use for the surround sound home theater system I bought for my husband. I was able to put them up myself. They are very easy to cut. I was able to use a standard sharp kitchen knift. The edges were a little jagged, so I recommend using something made for cutting materials if you want a cleaner cut. I ordered one set to make sure it suited our needs, and since it was just what we needed, I went ahead and ordered a second set to cover the rest of the cords. I haven't painted them yet. I wanted to paint before putting them up, but they sat around for a month so we finally put them up as-is (white). So I can't speak to how they look after they're painted to match the walls. I did not user any of the angled connector pieces, so I can't rate that either.
For this price and rebate, there is no way you're going to get this much hardware and quality together. By far the best deal I found out there and as of yet, there hasn't been a single problem with it. It works perfectly fine - it's fast, loads of memory, keyboard funtions are actually useful - it's great.
I bought two of these in December 2009.....not 6 months ago. I use them in my Cannon SD550. I don't use the camera very much and have noticed in the past few months that these batteries don't seem to be holding a charge very long. When I tried to use the camera this past week, they wouldn't hold a charge at all. I contacted the vendor and was told they only have a 30 day warranty. I guess you get what you pay for.
All of the negative reviews of this product are true. It eats tapes, or makes them unusable at a certain point. I, too, was under warranty when this started to happen (after the first tape!). I had to send to to NY, and had to pay for the labor, which was half the price of the camera. When it finally came back, it did the same thing. I don't even know where to go with the lemon laws for this one.
I bought drive to backup my work files. Great design, fairly compact. No software included for backups so you have to provide your own. Worked fine for 1 month but drive failed. Would not power up.RMA process costly and at your expense. You must ship in anti-static bag (so save box). No communication or response to 4 e-mails I sent - never had a company be so unresponsive. Not only did I lose 1 month of backups but it cost me quite a bit to ship back.Recommend if you buy it to don't rely solely on it for at least a few months. You have a chance of losing your only copy of something if the drive fails. Hope replacement is more reliable.*Update* Replacement drive was new (not refurbished) and has worked fine ever since. I must have gotten a bad unit. Drive is pretty quiet and power up quickly and is pretty intelligent to power down when not it use. Will be buying Acronis True Image or Norten Ghost to back up images/quicker to restore system than just backing up files.
The product has arrived as expected, and appears to be as described: lightweight, good sound, XBS. You can add that the price is very low for Panasonic. Its smallest size fits my 4-year-old boy. No hassle whatsoever.Seller was very prompt, and delivery was fast.
Quality construction, noise-blocking headphones do what they're supposed to do - superior quality of sound for such a low price (I paid $22 including shipping at Amazon). Am looking to buy more as gifts. These headphones have an adaptor so they can be used in older large-plug devices as well as popping them into my computer or iPod. Full, rich, clear sound; lightweight but sturdy construction - I laugh when I look at ads for similar-looking noise-blocking headphones from Bose advertised with a convenient 12 month payment plan to pay the $180 price...
I read the reviews for all the HD tabletop radios Amazon offers right now, and this is the one I ended up buying. I'm glad I did. It is a great value for the money. The sound could be a little crisper, but it's still very good. Sure, it would be nice if a second speaker came in the box, but these are small quibbles. Reception is excellent. Even without the FM antenna plugged in, the radio was still pulling in all the local stations. With the antenna, I was able to pick up an FM station that's 80 miles away in Bellingham (though not strongly enough to receive the digital signal).Is HD worth the premium you pay right now? All I can say is that stations whose analog signal is just a little fuzzy come in clean and clear on HD. Plus, about half the stations offer one or more additional, digital-only channels. One cautionary note: if you're primarily an AM listener, beware that few AM stations seem to have gone to HD as of now. In the Seattle area, there are none that have, as far as I can tell (supposedly, there are three: 850, 1250, and 1340; I'll have to try again).If you're looking for a clock radio compact enough for a bedside table that offers excellent reception, HD capability, and nice sound, all for a good price, well, here it is.
Really hard to say if its better than any other cabe,but seems to work as well as any others and was cheaper.
i have used this card a few times since getting it and it works great. i could not have asked for a better card. its huge storage is amazing, and its has a rather fast download time. all and all if you need a card spring the extra $$$$ for the 1GB its worth it.
This is a great player but it fails to play some of my cds in mp3 format, recorded by myself. I bought it because it's hard to find one machine to play all the different formats including super audio cds. I use it strictly for music. I have a bunch of cds in mp3 format, these play in my car, play in the $49 Sony DVD player, but when I place them in this Yamaha, 4 out of 9 tracks goes in the fast forward mode, rendering it useless. The next track on the very same cd might play perfectly. I tried several cds, it has nothing to do with the quality of the disc or the recording. WMA files and Super Audio are OK. I wish someone at Yamaha would read this and reply. It is a real shame because the machine looks great and the controls work flawlessly.
I have been using the full size Radial for almost a month now and I absolutely love it. Great sound even a high volumes. I don't even need my home stereo system because how good it sounds and it can get plenty loud for any party!! The remote takes a while to get used to but works great once you get used to it. I paid $99.00 at jr electronics and nothing in this price range or $200 price range sounds as good!! IMO !!
This camera is a decent starter camera, and seems to be the best value buy for the 2 mp category. It's very easy to use, and the pictures are decent at max res. Also, it uses the popular compact flash format, which makes getting extra memory cheaper in comparison to SM or Memory sticks.My major grudge against the camera is its lack of special features and agonizingly slow speeds. The lack of compatibility with XP has already been addressed by other reviewers, but I would recommend getting a flash reader regardless.If you have experience with digital photography, or want professional quality photo's, think about spending another [money]. If you want an easy to use camera for casual use, i'd recommend this one.
I bought my coby cd player over 3 years ago and it is still going strong. I am not sure about some of the other reviews, but I am still very pleased with mine. I have had it in 2 offices, with constant use by myself and teens, and now its resting place is in my bedroom where I use it at night. Great little player with mpressive sound for the size and price.
I still haven't recieved my order and it has been past the day it was due to come. I ordered it December 28th and still have not recieved it. Its only a little memory card its not like its a huge package.
I was looking for a hiking tripod to use with my entry level dSLR for my upcoming trip to Hawaii. I started with the Slik Sprint Pro. Even though it is small, it was still just a couple of inches too long for convenient packing in my camelback. Also, at full extension it seemed a bit flimsy. So I took the Pro back and got the Mini. I am very happy with my decison. The tripod is the prefect size for hiking. I can pack it easily in my Camelbak or strap it to the side of the backpack. It is so light you don't think about it being there. It seems sturdier than the Pro model, but that is only because it just doesn't extend as high. It is not a full size tripod (hence the mini designation) but it is tall enough for nearly any purpose.The ball head worked fine. Not issue with the ball slipping. But I am currently looking for one with a quick release system. I think it will end up being more convenient to attach and detach from the tripod while hiking. Also, a couple of times I noticed that the camera had loosened on the screw. Nothing bad happens from thi except that you have to tighten the camera mount again. I think attaching a quick release plate very securely one time would solve this problem and remove the annoyance. The issue is finding a ball head that has a quick release and is still super light. The stock ballhead is VERY light so finding any other head of the same weight is nearly impossible. I'm still not not sure if I am going to go that route or leave things as is.I can't recommend this tripod enough if you are looking for something small and lightweight for hiking. It's just great.
I have to confess I don't even understand half of the technical lingo in the other reviews. I can tell you this: it was easy to install and it works well for me.
I love Canon! I already had the Canon Ti loved it, but wanted to go digital. So I bought this,I love it! I took a Photo class and loved the results.
Perfect and cheap. There are lots of different sizes and shapes with different colors. I am going to get a few more of these. Got here very fast too!!
This bag is excellent. Lots of pockets and great quality material. It is however a little bulky, so if you have a small laptop, you may want to look for something smaller. Also, it is a casual bag, so it's not so good if you're thinking of buying a bag that you can take to the office.
This lens came with the 2 lens kit so I'm not sure what I paid for it. I only know it is a nikon and I expected much more from it. It is light and cheesy feeling. It does not focus well, it just tries and tries to the point that I take it off and use another lens. Mine is marked "made in china", maybe that explains it. I am not happy at all with this lens and I feel like I have been taken for a ride. It is not even close to the quality of the other lens in the kit. I thought it was defective until I have read the other reviews on this lens, I should have read them before I bought the kit. The D70s is great and the 18-70mm lens is very good too. Don't waste your money on this lens.
The box clearly says it includes a black ink cartridge... beware, HP must be broke, they decided to NOT include a black in the packaging.Nothing like buying a new product to HP, thinking you have all you need, and having to spend another $15 to buy ink.DO NOT BUY THIS.
After years of killing inexpensive keyboards at a rate of 2-3 per year, I finally decided to spring for what looked like a real, even if slightly more costly, solution -- and it has been exactly that. (Well, more real than costly, actually, because I was later surprised to find a manufacturer's rebate in effect at the time I made the purchase.) To echo the previous reviewer, this keyboard has a firm, precise touch that allows me to speed type without extraneous letters or spaces. Of course, we all have our own opinions about what constitutes an ideal touch; all I can say is that this one works extremely well for me. In addition, that touch isn't so 'touchy' that it ruins me for other keyboards on which I'm obliged to work (thanks!). Other very useful features: (1) no extended, hard wrist rest -- I need a soft gel wrist pad, and this keyboard generously gives me that option; (2) the low-power USB ports come in handy, since I have already filled up a 7-port USB hub. No problems yet with USB devices (including optical mouse and PC video cam) attached through the keyboard; (3) quick, easy installation, at least for the joint USB/serial option; (4) a wonderfully linear and well-written product booklet and instructions; and (5) it's sleek and nice to look at. I've written this after a full four months of hard use, so you can believe it.
Stop researching and reading reviews. Click "add to cart" and then checkout. You will not regret spending a little extra for these headphones.This is my second pair of Sennheiser noise cancelling headphones. The sound quality is incredible (even with only 2 hrs of play time thus far). I would argue the best sound quality of any headset on the market. Some reviewers wrote about having to "break in" the headphones for a week or so. That could very well be true but I'm rocking to Green Day as I write and the sound is incredible.The noise cancelling is also top notch. I just shredded 2 months worth of bills and I couldn't hear the shredder as I listened to my music. Apparently the phone rang twice along with the cell phone and I couldn't hear either (and no, the volume is not jacked up b/c I can speak to my wife and hear her fine as she walks around).The price is worth it. Trust me. We tried to be frugal and we got the Dennon AH-NC732 a few weeks ago. We returned both pairs. See our review as to why. There is no comparison to the Sennheisers.If I had to highlight a slight con for the naysayers. The headset is on the big side because the ear cups fit over the entire ear. This means the pack size is on the big side. This may be true, can't argue against, but to me the pack size is acceptable for my carry-on and the case is the size of a book (hardcover book).
This is a very good boom box. To bad Sony has replaced it with inferior models. The sound is great, the styling sleek and sporty, and a sturdy solid handle built into the body. This is a great feature as lift up handles on other Sony models break easily. I got this unit to replace the same model that had a disagreement with a fallen tree. This unit works great and for the most part is easy to use all it's functions. It's a shame that CD boom boxes seam to be going the way of the dinosaur and they have yet to come up with decent, good looking, good performing unit that interfaces with an MP3 player.
Works as expected, good price for SDHC card of this size! I've recorded on this with the new Kodak Zx1, with the highest HD/60 quality for about 4 weekends and its still not full!
Not everything happens in the order you expect. I thought I would have DSL in on my old computer before anything happened, but the new computer came first, my router and Linksys card and the cables. So I decided why not last things first.The documentation is outstanding. clear and concise text, pictures and graphics. Separate sections for different operating systems walking you through each step of the way.This was my first experience with a network, the card and drivers installed as stated, and I had the two computers 'talking to each other' with my printer networked as well through the Linksys router in no time.I expected I might run into a problem or two connecting a new PIII w/ME to a four year old PI with an old Win95 installation that really needs cleaning up, but not a hitch. I'm delighted.
I bought my Nikon binoculars a few years ago because I live over the water and ships pass by my house all the time. When a ship goes past, it's fun to pull out the binoculars to have a closer look. I can see amazing detail with them, and for a moderately-priced pair of binoculars, they really do zoom in well on things far away. They also have several fine-tuning settings on them to bring things into clear focus. I use them to look at the moon, and I'm amazed at how much better I can see it through binoculars... almost like having a little mini-telescope! Great for hiking, looking at wildlife, etc. I have no complaints about them whatsoever. GREAT product, and I'm 100% satisfied!
It HURTS too much to wear this thing! Did they forget that human beings were going to be trying to WEAR it?
The good:rechargeable battery system, AM/FM works fine and it picks up a few TV stations if they're really close (think "in town"). The radio is pretty loud, the bank of LED lights on the rear are pretty bright and although the weather information has an odd, irritating hum, it seems to work anywhere I tested it.The WTF bad:The FLASHLIGHT (one of the top reasons to get the product) in the front and the TV only work when plugged in to AC power(say what? - a plugged in flashlight? I can understand the TV, but come on!), although the LED lights and radio work from battery, keeping it from being useless without a power source.Although I got it at a better price than what it's currently listed at, I would not purchase one of these again - I'm letting it live out in the shed as an FM radio.Thinking about using the crank? Did it one day to test it... expect to have left this anchor behind with your stranded vehicle and walked to safety by the time you get a reasonable length of usable power. If you had to check the emergency weather channel it might be reasonable, but you seem to get a pathetic 1:1 crank:use length for the LED lights, and about a 1:4 or 1:3 ratio for the radio, so you crank 15 or 20 minutes (good solid rhythm) to get 1 hour of radio.
It has less "jump" than other optical mouse. I had logitech click mouse, also optical mouse, and that one "jumps" the cursor
I bought this to use with my Tivo Series 2. Works well and does the job for much cheaper than others!
This product at a much reasonable cost brings your 4250. Printer to like new after installing the maintenance items. Don't replace your printer when this kit can give you superior performance and the instructions are user friendly.
Have had a Palm Z22 for the last five years. Took a dive and unfortunately failed to back it up. My fault. I ordered another and was VERY disappointed that it couldn't sync with the disc provided. Instead have to go out and buy a infared adapter to sync with my computer. For $150.00 shouldn't have to do this in my opinion. And nothing was said about this in their product description on Amazon.
This is a great product for the Sony PlayStation2! The PS2 Game Screen by Intec has wonderful picture quality and superb sound quality. I like to play games, DVD movies, and audio CDs on my PS2 Game Screen by Intec. It is a cool product!
I was at Sam's Club recently and they had the Sony Bravia side by side with several other HD LCD's and I found myself mesmerized by the beautiful, vivid, sharp picture displayed on the Sony as compared the other brands. The salesperson was touting the value of one of their 46" TV's at the time, but I could barely listen, my eyes kept drifting back over to the Sony. The salesperson realized what was going on, and chimed in saying, "Oh, the Sony, there is no better picture out there but you can get this 46" for less." I could care less about saving money, I wanted the Sony, and my mind was made up. I went home and researched the various brands of HDTV's and came to the conclusion this was in fact the best tv. Amazon had the best price, so I ordered it here, and was very impressed with the delivery people, the quick delivery, and the price.What I really like about this TV is that it has various picture modes, my favorite being "vivid" where the screen is brighter and more realistic. It also has wide zoom which takes up the entire screen and enlarges the picture just slightly. It appears to be a bigger TV when you use this mode. Overall, I am thrilled with this purchase and very highly recommend purchasing through Amazon so you can get free shipping, and depending upon your state, pay no sales tax.
Installed on my 20" iMac (Intel Core 2 Duo). No problems at all.
Bought this stylus to use with my Nook. I found that with some of the games and email on my nook, my finger was a little too big for accuracy, so I got this stylus. I am also a nut when it comes to finger prints on the touch screen. The stylus works great. It is small, but that is what I like about it. It has a little piece attached to the end of it that sticks into the headphone jack on the nook and that is where it hangs from so it is always there when you need it. I am very happy with it.
We were looking for a home theater system for our condo and BOSE GS II is an ideal fit. The distance between the speakers and TV is very important. This system (as the BOSE salesperson told us) is built for apartments or small rooms. Sound quality is amazing as long as you are within 10-12' from the system. DVDs work like a charm and this system has added a new dimension to watching television. I will definitely recommend this system to you if you are looking for a home theater system for your apartment.
Thanks so much for the really quick ship! Yes, this is an origninal OEM toner cartridge in a sealed box. Very much appreciated...
I've just gotten this for my Canon Digital Camera(SD500). I have just begun to accumulate more and more cards and batteries since the birth of our children. The camera bag is a substitute for a previous Lowepro bag that we had and this is just great. It is able to hold everything that I want it to and the interior is soft and does not scratch like other surfaces.
I was with HP for 15-20 years, needed MFP read all reviews here and decided that MFC-8860DN will be a good choice (other option was HP 3055). It has everything I need - copier, network print, scan, fax. Easy setup (I am in IT for 25+ years). Everything was almost perfect. The only complaint you need to keep in mind - IT EATS 1100 WATTS when starts printing - light could flash.It was OK, until I reached 1500 pages mark - it start printing small dots every ~3". No problem - need to clean everything (per my experience and confirmed on Brother's web site). Cleaned - it was the biggest mistake - all outputs were with tons of small dots all around the page.Called Support 2 times. After few hours of troubleshooting - they advised me to replace DRUM. Hey - its only 1500 pages, nowhere close to promised 25000! After I mentioned it, they offered me 75% discount on it. What's about warranty? Sorry. I spoke to supervisor, he explained that Support in Philippines can't do it, the only option - to call USA office.I replaced DRUM. Now counter shows around 2000 pages and I have same problem again.Hey, I heard this before - never say never. Still as of today:I would NEVER, NEVER buy Brother printer/MFC again!!!
This bracket set is pretty simple allowing for the mount of a 3.5" drive in a 5.25" bay. I needed to mount a second hard drive in a case with a single 3.5" bay and a 5.25" bay and this did the trick. The package is very barebones and doesn't have any instructions or information so it's a matter of figuring it out yourself. If you're looking at this you probably know what it is and can figure out how to mount it and the price is about as low as I could find.
I wasnt sure what to expect, but this system has great power and amazing sound, and for a musician who records music constantly, thats a real plus. great system.
I bought this CD player because of the good reviews I read. The radio portion is great and I am glad I have it because (being an avid exerciser) the CD player is so sensitive that it shuts off everytime I make a sudden movement. I can't use it while running, elipital trainer nor while walking. I get so frustrated with it that I just use it for the radio. If you really want a CD that won't skip, pay the money and get something better..
I felt compelled to write a review because of reviews which ding this head for not being a ball head. Well, um, it is not advertised as such - it is a tilt/swivel head: you can use it for landscape or portrait shots. I bought it to use with a monopod to shoot sports, and for that purpose it works terrific. Well contructed, heavy duty enough to support a 70-300mm zoom lens. A nice product, sturdily built
Product looks great but I cannot figure out how to add the device to my real player to add my songs.
I was recommended this from a professional photographer that said for outside photography, a lens hood is your best investment. Designed well and does the trick.
I have been useing the battery grip over six months now, and it feels great for two batteries to last long enough to shoot all day. I also love the Vertical Shutter, it improves from having the pain on my right hand wist by turning the camera while using Horizonal Shutter without the battery grip.I even love the sizs of the grip attach to the camera, it also improves more room for my fingers to seperate from having sweaty hand.I thank you all for the battery grip, that it helps a lot such as the Vertical Shutter and the sizs for the grip. and that is why I put 5 stars rateing, becuase it feels awsome.
I am an old film-photo enthusiast who remembers the days when high quality long lenses cost an arm and a leg. I also spent a few years in the wilderness of point-and-shoot digital cameras and have recently returned to SLR land via a K200D plus this lens.For the price this is an mazing piece of work. Just remember, all tools have some limitations and lenses are no exception. Telephoto lenses are generally for bright daylight, unless you have $3000 to spend and are willing to carry a 10lb bazooka.I use this lens in daylight, and the solidity, versatility and the sharpness are awesome. I have pictures of lions shot at the Bronx zoo at about 40ft MANUALLY FOCUSED; I can count the whiskers!Some tips:-use a high ISO number to shoot at highspeeds. I use shutter-priority setting on the K200D,and aim for 1/350sec or faster.-use manual focus if you are confident about it, your batteries will last forever-a lens is a piece of precision manufacturing; protect it from dust and bangs!-don't pay attention to pixel-peepers; a little fringing never spoiled a really good picture (those of us who wear thick glasses live with fringing full-time!)-shoot hundreds of pictures, do not be afraid to experiment-for Pentax users, set the noise reduction and shake-reduction; they are not default settings.-a tripod or beanbag is worth its weight in gold
This is a cheap basic splitter. I had no problems with it but when the cable guy came to look at something he ripped it out and gave me a new good one. This one is not recommended for cable modems and causes a lot of distortion apparently.
Am I the only person this happens to?A 95 words/minute typist and author (i.e., "heavy user") I'm on my 5th or 6th keyboard - two of them supplied free from Microsoft after the major-use letters rubbed off within a few months of use. (They cut me off after two, though.)All their "Help" people claimed they never heard of such a thing, but in my experience every keyboard has the same flaw. In the past, I even tried painting clear nail polish on the keys to protect them, but that didn't help much.I bought a 4000 in December,and now, less than eight months later, I can't see five letter keys or the period, and some of the other letters are shrinking as parts of them disappear. Although I'm a touch-typist, sometimes when I'm tired it helps to have visible characters. And it's really annoying.So I gave up just now and ordered yet another one. This is a maddening problem to have in an otherwise-perfect keyboard. Is it just planned obsolescence on Microsoft's part?
Since purchasing the Presto 6-quart stainless steel pressure cooker, life is better than it was before. Yes, it can even be viewed as a cholesterol reducer of sorts. Now I can almost instantly enjoy fresh vege's (asparagus, broccolli, carrots, etc) within about a minute after the pot starts "rockin." Oh yes, and last night as I was contemplating preparing dinner later than normal and my stewing beef needed to be used, I was able to prepare a magnificent stew comprised of beef, potatoes, carrots, diced tomato and chile's rotel, and onions in about 12-15 minutes. This includes the quick cool time required after rockin' the beef and prior to adding the vege's. Think about it! One cannot even motor down to Mickey D's and back in that length of time. Even if you could, why would you contaminate your body with such stuff when Presto can prepare a good decent meal in half the time for an even cheaper price! Now, why did I rate this pot a 4 star as opposed to a 5 star? Simply stated, it does not wash itself.....:-)
It was somewhat difficult to find detailed information about this hard drive, but to begin with I was fairly satisfied. It is not quite "plug and play." You have to format it first, which takes a couple hours, and it requires wall power as well as the USB / Flash connection. Good for Desktop usage, but not for traveling. Once it was formatted, I was pretty happy and quickly transfered 10 gig of data over. However, after just a few days, the hard drive failed and started making a "clicking" noise. I was no longer able to access my data at all and my laptop will not recognize it. I called US Modular and they walked me through the process of getting a return authorization for repair/replacement. Overall, I wish I'd gone with WD Passport to begin with.
hard drive was damaged.contacted seller through amazon and theseller said i wasn't entitled to an excange because i used a credit cardand not a amazon account.
This is a good Camera Case for Canon Cameras. Just fits the camera. No room for any other camera related stuff. I would have been very happy if they provided some space to carry a canon battery and SD card.
Set up was troublesome. However, once done, the unit has proven very simple to use. It works quite well. Very satisfied.
As expected, monster cable delivers. this highly functional cable delivers superb audio quality. Great for connecting mp3 devices to any audio amplifying device.
My biggest problem with these little guys is that when I turn them off then back on they come one at track 1. Seems to me the program in my car CD that lets me turn the car off, run into the store and come back and when i crank on the car the CD player picks up where it left off.... If these little player did that then I'd even spring for the Ipod. What a great feature none of these have. My VL-532 came right from Asia in it's little brown envelope with the customs sticker on it as so many products do these days. What I like about the features is that I can put it down for a couple of months and pick it up and figure it out without having to reread the instruction manuel. They are all a bit different but you can't break it by trying out different buttons and soon I'm listen to Hawkins brief history of time, the brandenburg concertos, etc... For random music I download stuff I like to listen over and over to so 512Mb is fine for my usage. That will hold several books and many songs.... If I need a change, the process of deleting and adding other is just drag and drop. Battery life is better than I need (for me) and if it did have a sleep timer it would be better but it don't. Screen is easy to read.... one thing important you have to remmeber is weather or not it charges from the USB port with the power switch on or off... Some are one way, some the other so take note, if not the learning curve is quick :-)Nice little DMV format video took months to find because the download was NOT on the CD but eventually the VideoLan web site had a good link. OLED screen is great as it can be for a sub one inch diaganol. With a nice set of headphones enjoy the low cost and decent reliability. Let me know if you think diffent or better still got a better throw away MP3 player. Lawson 2k@sbcglobal.net Please put my name in the subject line. sry unedited so excuse my mistakes. to be continued/
The first one of these I bought wouldn't stay alive for more than a couple of minutes between power-ups. Maxtor kept telling me it was an incompatibility with my computer and wouldn't repair it even though I had tried a different firewire card and computer. I returned the drive for another one. The next one worked more reliably until recently and now it acts like the first one I bought. Maxtor won't admit this drive has flaws!
I had expected a little better quality from the reviews. It is only an average sounding speaker would probably recommend this to someone who isn't expecting it to sound like an expensive speaker as it isn't.
Purchased from Amazon. Arrived quickly as promised. This installation was used as an office solution for data backup. Less then 10 clients accessing this device. Installation was easy and required nothing more than Power/Ethernet to plug into. Discovery was easy for the administrator and clients using the software CD provided by HP. There are firmware/software updates available from HP site and should be gotten prior to deployment. Setting up clients access/folder permissions went flawlessly. Mapping drives for clients was simple. Write speeds are not the fastest when dealing with 4.5Gb file size or larger. Not sure I would want to back up a 100+GB movie database to this unless you have some time to spare. Our usage is mainly for email backup and documents. We didn't use the software backup solutions provided by HP but instead used Windows XP's NTBackup solution for scheduling daily/weekly backups. The HP MV2010 media vault has been in service for over 3 months without loosing connectivity to the clients.
The product delivered was NOT a Supco product, but was another brand that I did not order or recognize. They did not sell me what I ordered!! Buyer beware!!! This is the second time I have submitted this review.
This is not a good alternative to wall mounting unless you have a very large room and space to spare. Or maybe a small TV where you want to bring it closer. Or maybe you have a neck condition where you need everything you look at to be up really high (is there such a condition? I don't know).Be warned that unlike a wall mount, your TV will end up 17"--18" away from the wall (using the TV's built-in stand, I was able to get it about 5" away).The height is only adjustable from "too high" to "ridiculously high." At the lowest adjustment, the bottom of my TV was 39" above the floor (this will vary a bit depending on your TV size and where the mounting screws go). If you like to watch movies on the couch, this is simply absurd, akin to sitting too close at a movie theater.Also be warned that this is a huge PITA to install. You have to unhook everything in the cabinet below, take all the electronics and the shelves out, the doors off, and the back panel off.The only pros I can give this thing are that it's very sturdy, probably to the point of overkill for newer plasma TVs (which are not so heavy like the old ones), and it's nice that you can run cables through the pole.If you have a small room, stay away from this thing.
Not much to say. It just worked! I am a ham radio operator and I'm using this to power a mast-mounted antenna pre-amp.I guess it would be nice if it had a fuse.
This thing is worthless as a gateway router - nice features, but does not work well. - works fine as an access point only.
I had these shipped to my office, when they hadn't shown almost two weeks later, I called the company and they informed me they were returned as undeliverable and they promptly sent me another set, which I received in two days. Great customer service, decent product for the price.
Can't beat it for around $100., but I expected more fromSharp.
I bought this USB switch to allow for sharing a wireless keyboard with two computers. It came with cables and was easy to install. Both computers recognized it and shared the wireless keyboard/mouse. However the USB switch would not get recognized during bootloader menu(Dual boot, Win7 and Ubuntu), so couldn't select which OS to boot into. Then the unit stop working as the buttons are very cheaply made, buttons felt like they broke inside switch. Replaced it with a kensington sharecentral 2 on another site for 1/3 the price, and is quality product(plus works in bootloader menu).
This would be a fine printer. It produces lovely prints. The problem? For reasons I cannot fathom, CANON HAS DECIDED *NOT* TO RELEASE A WINDOWS XP DRIVER!! Now that I've upgraded my PC to XP, my Canon is a paperweight.
I just wanted a simple pair of inexpensive headphones (so I don't feel badly if they get trashed) to use with my iPod Touch while walking the dog for about an hour a day. I was also looking for comfort and a decent sound. I got my research down to 2: these or the JVC HAS160 Flats. I ordered these because, like the JVC's, they also fold flat. They're also about the same price (pretty cheap). The JVC's had more reviews - that also raved about their sound - but these headphones had other options that I was looking for. Namely, a volume control on the cord, and also just a single cord rather than one coming from each earpiece.The other advantage to these headphones is that, unlike the JVC's, the earpiece isn't padded as much. The advantage to that is that while walking during hot summers my ears won't sweat as much. And they're thin enough that I can wear them under a hat when it's cold. I've been wearing them that way since I received them and they're pretty comfortable. I also ordered the replacement pads by Koss that Amazon sells ($4 for 3 pairs). I like the idea of replacing the ear padding when they get all sweaty. (Koss also says these earpads are washable.) Still, the padding isn't super thick and may rip or wear out eventually so I'd suggest getting the replacement pads. The earpieces are also a smaller size than some other headphones, so I don't look like an air traffic controller!Each earpiece is about 2 inches around and about 1 inch deep. The folded size of this headphone is about 6.5 inches high by 6 inches wide by 1 inch deep. Just FYI.As far as the sound, I admit I'm not enough of an audiophile to tell the difference between good sound or exceptional sound. To me, these headphones sound as good as the ear buds that came with my iPod, which I find too uncomfortable to wear.If you've been researching headphones then you're aware they come in different types. These are not advertised as completely blocking out external sound, which works for me since I'd like to know if a person or vehicle is coming up behind me. (You'd think my dog would alert me to that, but she's too busy pulling the leash hither and yon - our walks are more of an Olympic event.) Yet these headphones stay in place during the process. They're adjustable and stay where I've set them.As far as quality and durability I have no other headphones to compare them to, nor have I owned them long enough to comment on their life-expectancy. Of course they're inexpensive so I don't expect them to be indestructible. Still, the quality isn't bad at all. (Koss has a lifetime warranty, which wouldn't cover them getting trashed but would cover something like one of the earpieces losing sound etc. Not that I'd bother sending them back since these were so inexpensive, but I like warranties.)
This is a good receiver with the capability to play LP Stereo records with all the new developments for automatic tuning, remote control, etc yet have the ability to interface with my older equipment. It is easy to connect and provides great sound and reception. I was not looking for a system for surround sound and theater capability and this was a good replacement for my older (sick) stereo receiver. I am well satisfied with my choice.
A piece of cake to set up and use. First install drivers, reboot and then plug in adapter. Windows "finds" usb adapter, installs drivers, case closed. Make certain you get version 2.5 with the small antenna that stands up. Earlier version should be all gone by now but... Excellent product.
First let me start off by listing what I enjoy and do not enjoy about the product as a review about a case holder is fairly straightforward and not complex.PROS:-Lots of space, can be expanded or contracted at one's choosing-Easy to tear a space and accommodate the CD/DVD-Pages flip fluidly and do not sag/rip from the attached spineCONS:-Once the CD/DVD is in place, the torn plastic is not very useful in maintaining place. Take a small cd wallet and turn it upside down, everything is fine...take the 520 cd wallet and turn it upside down...most discs will come out of place. Extremely annoying unless you always know how to put something right side up with/without the included strap! Many of the realistic reviews mention that the pockets are loose because unless your collection just sits under the tv than this case is not for the mobile person.Overall it is what it is. Holds an enormous amount of discs and for the price it is very cheap. The con was weighed 2x as much because the bigger the collection the bigger the hassle of reorganization.
Works fine came with all necessary cables for the average user a great buy.very easy to use good sound and good looking.
The picture you get from this monitor is better than the Dell monitor, photos just look sharper and the color is better. It only has one DVI input. Be very careful when you purchase a DVI cable for this monitor ( the one it comes with is about three feet long!) you must get the DVI-I or something like that. If you get the other DVI cable it will not fit. Overall it is a good monitor and gives excellent quality right out of the box.
This is amazing! When i bought this it changed the value of my psp and psp 1 GB mem. stick. It went from 300$ To 300,000$ in my mind. Now anything thats on t.v. i can watch on my psp. It also works an our comcast digital cable box, Satellite dishes, Tivo,Tv, Xbox, Ps2,Xbox 360 and any thing with the standard yellow cord in red cord in and white cord input it will work with. You simply pop you Memory Stick Duo and press rec. and it will record anything on your t.v screen, from you playing video games or watching the simpsons,Desperate Houswives,South park and Many other shows. Hint:you should have at least a 512 MB mem stick or else you wont get much use out of it
This is my first LCD monitor and I love it. It is a huge improvement over my old 17" CRT monitor--the colors are more vibrant, text is much more legible, on-screen controls are comprehensive, and the 75Hz refresh rate reduces my eye strain. Plus, it's frame looks great and it takes up so little space (and gives off so little heat--unlike my old CRT monitor, which could replace a wood stove). And its wonderful to have a monitor I can carry in one hand.
Having used a Pentax XL 7mm eyepiece for several years with excellent results, I went with this XW 3.5mm when I needed additional magnification. You will not be disappointed with this eyepiece. Contrast is outstanding, and the image is indeed sharp to the edge. Views of the moon and planets through this lens are breathtaking. The eye relief is comfortable enough so that you can enjoy long relaxing views without getting tired or fogging up the glass.Once upon a time using high power meant narrow fields and pressing your eye up against the lens, but not any more. It's hard to believe high power viewing can be this good and this comfortable. You may hear some folks say they got an eyepiece "almost" as good for half the price. There is no almost with this Pentax, and it's worth every penny. I've also tried this eyepiece out in the daytime, and it performs beautifully for terrestrial viewing too.
I like the keyboard, but it just sits there because I don't have Windows media center and the IR receiver that came with my video capture card doesn't seem to recognize this keyboard. I'll probably install Win 7 soon so this hopefully I'll get this up and running, but until then I'm forced to go up to the machine by the TV and use the old wired keyboard. More work to be done setting this keyboard up....
it works fine, but it's about a foot too short. normally wouldn't be a problem, but really needed the full 6 feet.
It came defective, but now they're working fine. Crucial customer service was so good and fast that I will be happy to buy my next memory modules from them.
The grill is quite sturdy for the price. I dropped my sub yesterday and it sustained the merest dent versus catastrophic damage to the speaker. The clips, though, are odd. They don't seem deep enough for a top mount, but they're far too deep for the bottom mount approach I took. I had to manually saw them down to size to hold the grill tight. Without this modification, the grill would have rattled like mad. For this price, it's a good grill, but expect to have to tweak things a bit.
Went shopping for an external drive to back up my data before having to blast my internal drive. I do a lot of webdesign and databases and needed to save my records. Found this baby and may go back for another. This drive is super quite, super cool and even easy to transport if needed and the data transfer is excellent.
in a general sense, this c-pen seems OK, but:- there shouldn't be too much light (this is a problem especially at night time, i.e. under a bulb)- you shouldn't expect too much accuracy; i'm using it for Turkish texts and the overall accuracy is around 80%.- quality of the book also effects the result- tables and figures can't be scanned, of course- and finally, you've to be connected to your computer during operation.Yet, i'm happy with this thing. It reduces the labour necessary to extract large amounts of text. Could be useful especially for PhD students.
I bought this camera several months before my daughter was born. I wanted a good camera that was not hard to use, that both me and my husband could use. I used it a few times before she was born and the pictures have been wonderful!!!! And now that she is here, we are enjoying the camera even more. I always use 400 or 800 Kodak film and am alsways pleased. I only use 2 of the settings, but plan to read my manual later and try them out. I have only had one batch of bad pictures and I think it was due to having had them developed at a cheap one-hour place... Alas, this is a great camera that takes great pictures, especially if you don't really know what you're doing!!! I bought some black & white film and am anxious to try it in my camera. You can't go wrong with this camera!
I wish Targus made the same bag just a few inches wider. My Toshiba 2600 barely squeezes in the bag. However, it does fit and I was able to mount it between the two seats of our 2004 Toyota Sienna with no problems. There's also ample room for cords and DVDs.I like how this bag doubles as a storage case and a way to mount it in the car for viewing.All in all, a very nice product.
I received The Koss KTXPRO1 Titanium Portable Headphones, this wek and only one side of the earphones were working. I will not bother to send it back for $15.00, instead I will throw it in the garbage and continue using my old headphones.
I was little scared buying this product from Amazon. Its hard to trust places you've never bought from. But, my product turned out better then I expected. It showed up on time and was packaged with care. I will buy from Amazon again.
I tried out this belt carrying one Nikon DLSR with 300mm zoom and one Panasonic zoom camera along with a bottle of water walking around an airshow all day. The web belt kept working loose after a while which would allow the padded belt to shift out of position. The outer web belt is only attached to the padded belt at a few points, which allows the belt to sag quite a bit with the DLSR weight.I used this with the optional Tamrac shoulder harness. Everything feels comfortable when it's all tight and positioned properly, just wish it would stay that way. It would have been good to have velcro attachment for the padded belt as a secondary feature. Plan on trying out a belt from Think Tank photo which looks to be a better design.
To say that this lens is superior to the stock Olympus E-500 14-45mm kit lens is an understatement. Fit and finish is excellent. This is one nice piece of glass.For 4/3rds people looking for a "take-one" lens. This could be it.I personally like the focal range which makes this lens ideal for nature photography (trees, water, leaves, fungi, flowers, etc...). Forget wildlife with this lens. For that you'll need at least a 200mm tele.All things considered, this lens represents a true value in the 4/3rds world.
Well I bought it five months ago. Just to listen to music in my pc without have to spend too much with noise cancelling phones.The sound is great. Soooo much better than my iphone in-ear and one SamsonSamson CH700 Closed-Back Studio Headphones.The sound of this phone have good bass and volume.ok, it's a cheap phone, but all the parts in plastic together make some noise everytime you move the head. But if you like loud and heavy sound like me, this won't be a real problem :D!The arc in top of the head make it touch your hair everytime and hurt a little bit... sometimes I have to take it and give my head some rest.Maybe a little of leather protection can solve this issue.But with this price there are few options with a good bass sound.Try it, but not as your main phone.As a main phone I recommend the MDR-V6Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones with CCAW Voice CoilRock and Roll!!!!!
I was frustrated with this product at first, even after applying the firmware update. Connectivity came and went at a whim. I finally tripped across some advice online about changing to channel 5. Tried that and haven't had a problem since.
I've had this printer for about 3 months. I do a good amount of printing and still have nearly half the catridges left (I've only printed papers and images that came out great.. never tried photos yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if they come out decent)! Not to mention there are only 2 catridges (compared to 4 on my old epson!), that are a decent price compared to other brands. It rarely jams, but you should keep an eye on it.. nothing too extreme. It's small, lightweight and prints from the last page to the first so it's all in order once it's finished printing. I bought this new on amazon for around 30 dollars and would say it was the best purchase I could have made... (better than my old epson i spent 200 on that guzzled ink after two photos and died after a year!)
These are seriously the best pair of cans I've ever gotten my hands on. They sound good, they were not incredibly expensive, they cancel noise without the "pressure" on the hears of active noise cancelling sets, and they are "over the ear" 'phones. If you wear glasses, I recommend the over-the-ear ones because they don't smash your ear against the arm of your glasses while in use.Pros: Great sound, noise cancelling, relatively inexpensive.Cons: Don't sound quite as good as my Logitech Z-2300 speakers, large.
I didn't need an mp3 player that holds 10,000 songs like my teenagers do, just something that I can put a variety of music on for when I go to the gym, etc. It's also very easy to change out the music you have on it if you need to - especially since I'm sitting in front of my computer all day anyway. I also purchased a Belkin item that plugs into the Shuffle and into the cassette deck in my car which plays the songs - excellent quality.
Sturdy enough, easy to insert and then read cd's, not bulky, stackable. Good size for smaller nook spaces vs the also good tower one, which I lay on its side.
I bought these headphones for my boyfriend for Christmas. They're a little smaller than they look but they still fit him pretty well. He listens to a lot of dubstep and the headphones pick up the drops really well. Maybe it's just amazing to me because i haven't owned music headphones in years.. but i was definitely impressed with them.They fold up too for travel. Completely satisfied with them.
It is unbelievable to me that a scope this good can be had for this price. Six inches is a LOT of aperture. Forget those little blue rigs with the computerized pointing--you don't need a computer to find stuff, you need *aperture* so you can actually see it. Download some free planetarium software (like Stellarium), buy a sky atlas, and get a nice fat telescope like this one. You'll enjoy it more because the views will actually be good enough to linger over, and you can take pride in finding observing targets on your own. If you want a computer to do all the work, why even buy a telescope? Stay on the couch and surf for some Hubble images.The scope is rock solid, it was in nearly perfect collimation right out of the box, and I put it together in about an hour while I watched TV. Then it was out the back door and BAM! The moon looks so good you may get stuck there for a while. Cloud belts on Jupiter are a breeze, as are the rings of Saturn. Star clusters look like diamonds scattered on black velvet. Galaxies and nebulas seduce your eyeballs until you realize that it's well past midnight and you're frozen half to death.One warning: the best scope for you is the one you will use the most. At 35 lbs assembled this is about as much scope as I want to be moving by myself. So think about the weight. If you decide it would keep you from using this scope very often, get a smaller one. Orion's XT4.5 is this thing's little brother, it weighs half as much, and it has gotten uniformly good reviews just about everywhere.One last thing: Dobsonians are not useful for most kinds of astrophotography but I have taken some stunning pictures of the moon just by holding my digital camera up to the eyepiece of this telescope. Give it a try--you may end up decorating your entryway with moon photos you took yourself.
Quality is awesome, using them as a home theater headphone. Great bass response without sounding flat or muffled.
Just bought my new MP3 player yesterday and I absolutely love it. I had an iPod and gave it to my daughter to use while she works out. She can keep it, I love the functionality of this player. A little tricky at first because of the sensitivity setting, but I set mine to low and no problems. The only other thing I would change is the menu setup. It took me a minute to figure out how to get the music library to show up on the menu and the owner's manual wasn't any help. Maybe I'm just slow like that! Overall, I'm more than pleased with the unit and I'll continue to let me daughter think she's gotten over on me...
It works just as any other HDMI cable for a fraction of the cost.The difference between Analog and Digital is that analog can loose quality if the cable is not good but Digital can't, it either works or it dosn't, and this cable works as good as any other HDMI cable.I compared it to a Sony HDMI 6ft long cable and couldn't see the diference, so...Go for it!
I have 2 of these already and just bought another 2. This is the best bracket for the Bose satellite speakers.
This is a good, secure, well-padded, and moderately adjustable/customizable bag for a small-ish with a handful of accessories. I'm using it with my Panasonic Lumix LX3, external flash, and telephoto adapter and find it all to be a good fit in this bag.The main compartment includes two removable/adjustable velcro padded dividers for use in separating the compartment into one, two, or three sections, and multiple other zippered and drawstring pockets allow for other accessories I don't even have yet.Carrying options include a removable, thick shoulder strap with a non-slip section, a top-mounted padded leather (?) handle, and permanent double belt loops on the back. Only thing keeping it from five stars for me: the front accessory pouch is unpadded, leaving it useful for only spare batteries, cable, and maybe additional memory cards (in their own protective cases).
If you want a compact, high fidelity, and easy to use MP3 player, this is the way to go. It is incredibly easy to use, you just pop it in you usb port and drag and drop the files you want onto it. It also has excellent sound qualitiy (Except for the provided ear buds. I upgraded to new ones.) It can hold about 28 WMA songs at cd transparency quality, which is very high fidelity sound. If you dont want good quality sound, you could compress the songs and get about 40 or 50 on there easily. It is also one of or the smallest player on the market, so its good for joggin, running, etc. The only drawback is the expansion, but it's not the most important thing.I would recommend this product to anyone who loves portability, sound quality, and an all around good product!
I purchased this product (RCA ANT111) as well as an RCA ANT1650R in an effort to cut cable and just watch OTA television about two months ago. The ANT1650R gave much more consistent reception regardless of location in the house (i.e. center of the house vs. near a window) or antennae positioning. However, the ANT111 had potential for better reception, but only when I placed it in a window. I tried all permutations of positioning the dipoles and loop and rotating the whole device, but it just gave poor service when used in the center of the house (which is where my TV is I might add). When I ran a long cable across the room and placed the ANT111 in a window, the reception was crystal clear and not at all jumpy, essentially like having basic cable. The ANT111 is also quite flimsy and one of the dipoles actually broke off while I was adjusting it. If I place it back on, it doesn't affect reception, but now it falls off every time I move it, and since I have to move it to the window every time I want to watch TV, that is quite frequently.You may want to consider this antenna, if your TV set-up is near a window and price is a major factor. Otherwise the ANT1650R seems to be a better product to me at this point.
This hub is possibly the worst USB hub I have ever used- it loses connection when placed vertically as well as the fact that it seems to work completely sporadically. I definitely would discourage any would-be buyers from this item. Strangely, all the other Belkin equipment I use works swimmingly- perhaps this is simply an anomaly in their lineup.
I HAD to buy these to make their product work. They (wilson electronics) sells a product that leaves you missing parts to make it work. That seems to be a standard for their stuff. 4 friends bought Wilson stuff, 4 friends were left hunting silly little connectors to make it function. And to sell these $1 items for $5 is a good profit hustle.
This review is coming from someone who had an iPod Nano.This is the best mp3 player for the price. I had a nano, but it crashed after about a month and a half.Pros:Design: very bright blue glow, looks even better in the darkCapacity: it is hard to find an 8 GB Mp3 player that is trustworthy for this priceREMOVABLE rechargeable battery: sometimes an Mp3 player will stop working because the battery is screwed up. On the very unlikely chance that it happens to this Mp3 player, just buy a new battery, no more sending it back to the factory and waiting 3 weeks for your musicColor screen: graphics aren't quite as good as the nano, but still above averageDurable: this Mp3 player is known for taking a punch. I have rarely heard cases of it crashing. Another thing is that the screen is much better than the iPod. After carrying an iPod in my shirt pocket for just an hour, there were scratches all over, and before that I put it in the case it came with and it got scratched just from pulling it in and out. I've been carrying the MicroPhoto in my jean pocket for a few weeks and there isn't one scratch.FM Radio: some radio stations get average reception, some get amazing reception, but making presets is easyVoice recording: the best voice recording quality I have ever heard in an Mp3 playerControls: Everyone said it is difficult, but I just used it for 5, maybe 10 minutes, and I thought it was better than the iPod. Also, the on switch is in a good place. It is almost impossible to accidently turn it on in your pocketSound quality: The headphones are great and the sound quality is better than the iPodNot very common: Everybody has an iPod. If someone sees you with an iPod, they don't care, they have seen it before. The MicroPhoto is eyecatching.Battery life: even better than the iPodCons:Music software: It is not bad at all, but just not quite as good as iTunesAccesories: hard to find in stores, but you won't need a case because this player is very durableNo album art: just a minor flawNo multi-tasking: the music goes off if you click on photos, but again, a minor flawBattery charging: takes longer than the iPodThings the iPod Nano has over the MicroPhoto:1.Slightly better screen2.Smaller and lighter3.Games4.Music Software5.Comes with $30 iTunes Music Card6.Album art and multi-tasking7.Accesories8.Slightly faster battery chargingThings the MicroPhoto has over the iPod Nano:1.Bigger screen2.Better looking (In my opinion)3.Durability4.Price: For $250, you can get either a 4GB Nano or the MicroPhoto with 2X more space5.FM Radio6.Voice Recording7.Sound Quality8.Removeable rechargeable battery9.Better battery life10.Dedicated volume: there is no switch, but if you're buried in the menus, you can press the side menu and change it there11.FM tuner12.Avalaible in many colors (Black, gary, white, pink, purple, green, orange, light blue, dark blue, and red)13.Track info14.8 different wallpaper themesWell, the MicroPhoto just seems better to me.If you want the best Mp3 player for the cost, get this. If you want what all your friends have and just want to fit in, get the Nano, and if you want the best Mp3 player period, and you don't care about money, check out the ZEN Vision.
Logitech makes a quality product and this is no exception - easy to install and easy to use. I now have 3 in the house (5 computers) and will add more as needed. Can't recommend enough!
Great background paper for my studio portraits. Nice and thick and withstands several uses before tearing. Second time I buy.
This head set has a great sound and the mic. is as good as any that I have ever tested real buy for my money.
they did what they are supposed to do. none were defective. Not really sure how to review a blank dvd haha
I ordered these first for a Niles 4-speaker selector box, but the clips were too close together for them to exist happily with their rubber sleeves, and the Niles spring wasn't strong enough to hold them. Then I bought a Russound speaker box and the pins were too large for it.First of all, these are great. Second, buy one pair and make sure they fit whatever you are going to try them in. These are built well -- I would have given them 5 stars except I had one of 8 break during crimping.It's a great design, and well-manufactured and works great with Monster Cable -- however, you need to make sure it will fit in your clips before committing to them. It breaks your heart to have to cut off crimped beauties because they won't fit in your new speaker box.
This is the best keyboard I've seen so far. Its 19 keys allow for easy access to most browser and multimedia functions. The keys could be more programmable for those who do not use their computer for entertainment. The &quot;My Computer&quot; and &quot;Calculator&quot; keys should also feature a Minimize / Maximize function, instead of only the Run / Open function. The keys are not as soft and quiet as the ones on the Natural Keyboard Elite, causing some strane on my wrists which I had not with the Elite version.
such a sick unit I never owned before! it looks really good sitting in my boat, ready for an ipod or whatever to be played. the face-plate has its own case that I actually use when we go to beach bars so that nobody gets tempted to rip it off for fun. The color took some getting used to, being kind of "off black" but now I dig it. Totally loud enough and there is a mute button on the remote, a totally clutch feature when you go fishing and want things quiet in a hurry.
Being a professional photographer, I went entirely digital about 18 months ago. My first investment was a Epson 1280. I loved it but needed a 2nd printer to print different items, most notably, proof prints and preview sheets for my customers. I bought my first 785EX. Being honest, at times I have problems with head clogs, but my 1280 clogs once in a while too. It is the nature of the beast. I now have 3- 785's. The last two I purchased from a office supply outlet on clearance for $45.00 each. Granted they clog once in a while, but if you can live with that shortcoming they are a great printer. The color matching is great, and the prints are fantastic. The key is using good paper. Epson paper is great, but a bit pricey if you go through a lot of paper. I have also had great luck with some red river papers. Draw backs of this model are few but the color ink cartidge is one of them. I get about 20 8 x 10 enlargements from a color cartridge. Have been buying non-Epson ink from a on line ink supplier with good results. Overall, maybe I have just been lucky, but I swear by Epson printers and the 785, for the money will print 8 x 10 prints as good as my Epson 1280.
I have had this unit several months now and I am very happy with the unit. I know that this unit is now out of production so you would have to find a similar WD unit, I wanted a external HD that would last me several years years as I do not upgrade CPU every time a new one comes out. That is why I wanted one that had USB, and both 400 and 800 firewire interfaces.I would recommend any of Western Digital Hard drives to anyone looking for external or for that matter internal drives. I am a buyer for a university bookstore and have found Western Digital to be very reliable. We have not had to sent one unit back as being defective. I cannot tell you how many have purchased in the various My Book Series of HD's.
I got this for Christmas from my kids. I loved it the first few weeks. I use it while running. After four weeks, the player shorts out, then resets itself and shorts out again. I've tried changing batteries and head sets, but this is obviously not the problem. I'm very disappointed, yet afraid to let my kids know it's not working properly since they just bought it for me six weeks ago. Prior to this problem commencing, it would lock up and I would have to uninstall the battery and reinstall it to get it to turn on. Buy the dell dj ditty instead, or an iriver or ipod nano. My husband got the ditty and my kids the nano's they work great. More money, but mine is now basically worthless after just six weeks.
The remote works perfectly as advertised, but it would be nice if the Rebel XT could pick up the signal when you aren't standing in front of the camera. In other words, this is great for pictures where you want to be in the shot, but it won't replace a corded clicker for taking tripod shots where keeping the camera perfectly still is a must. Yes, you could stick your hand in front of the camera and use the 2-second delay feature, however this won't work for action shots. Other than that, it's great to be able to take pictures of me and my fiance without having to ask someone to do it for us or having to rush into the picture with the self timer on.
We knew we were going to buy this camera for about five months before we went ahead and clicked that "confirm purchase" button last month. We did a TON of research. It paid off. We are quite pleased with the product although we haven't really gotten a chance to fully explore it because we've been so busy. And honestly, I'm not a photographer, nor is my fiance but we LOVE taking pictures - it's pretty big. But we feel like when we really want to photograph something, we'll have it with us.Overall we're happy about it and would recommend it. It's just kind of bulky in comparison to our tiny digital cameras (which were far inferior and didn't take nearly as amazing the photos) that came before this one in our lives.It takes amazing pics. And that's what we had wanted.
Bought a factory replacement battery because I believe OEM is the best. Works great in my Cannon Camera and would recommed it for your Camera.
I checked out the digital cameras in several stores as to which is the best at close ups (macro shots) and the A520/A530 were the best (heard the A510 is the same but didnt try it). Nothing else compared to the A520/A530 really. I mean you can even use this as a scanner for copying text from a magazine and it comes out perfectly clear! Try that with any other camera! Canon's new line uses the Digic II instead of the Digic I sensor chip and is supposedly better and even takes good macros down to a centimeter! I might just upgrade in the future but for now I'm perfectly satisfied with Canon. The picture quality is great, the workmanship is great, the ease of use is great, downloading pictures is simple, it all adds up to a great little camera.I've had Toshiba, HP, Nikon, and Casio and I've liked this better by far. I was especially disappointed in the Casio Exislim camera I had. Seems you sacrifice alot for the "pocketability" of smaller cameras, IMO. Anyway, be sure to check out Canon's line before you buy especially if you need to take alot of close ups!
The drive I ordered arrived quickly and exactly as promised. I will, definitely, shop here again.
This item came quicker than expected and article was exactly as advertised. The price asked beat out all deals I found on the web. I bought it for my son in law and he is very happy with it. Thank you very much for such great service!
This product is very well worth the extra expense after going through all the problems of the previous DVD player with similar features. I've used this item for a year now and still works flawlessly.
LOVE IT!!! I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEM AT ALL WITH THIS SYSTEM... WORKS FLAWLESSLY!!!! EASY TO USE / GREAT SOUND AND PICTURE!
It is a must if you traffic overseas a lot. It fits almost everywhere in the world. The only thing it needs to know is it does not work for all recharge batteries.
I know this rating is a little premature since I've only had this drive for a little over a week now but I am impressed with this burner. At first, it was a little confusing to operate but I talked to someone at SmartDisk and they told me what to do and since then it has been easy to operate with no problems.The burn speed is quite fast. My only gripe is that since I have a Mac 10.2 operating system the software that comes with the drive is not compatible. The customer service rep. said he would send me an upgrade free of charge. Even with that small problem, I was able to burn by just dragging the files from the original disk onto the CD-R disk then I was able to burn it onto the CD-R.I recommend this purchase.
My buddy got me into these when I borrowed DVDs without a case. They played great and worked in my computer with no problems but later discovered issues. The first issue is that you cannot keep up with cost. They are too expensive to use with a large collection. I liked how they work while still on but this doesn't apply for older DVDs. They will also not fit in systems with DVD slots like a car system where the DVD gets pulled into a slot and not put on a tray. Also, after being on the DVD in humidity, the humidity builds up and creates a small layer of moisture not allowing it to play unless you take it off, air it out and put it back on. At that point, I just keep it off. Finally, if you don't have the skin on 100%, it simply will not work...and you will know it right away.
I originally gave these headphones a 5-star rating, and that was pretty much what they deserved at the time (that time being no less than three days after I received them). The sound was amazing; even low quality MP3's sounded CD-quality. Yes, I was very happy with them...until about 5 months after I got them. The left headphone just stopped emitting sound! I could have overlooked this and gotten a new pair...if it wasn't for the fact that I had the EXACT same problem with another pair of Sony phones that I was using (ironically enough, their deterioration was what led me to order these comparatively-high-priced headphones). If you're looking for a good pair of headphones that'll last you several months at best, look no further. But, if you are like me, and you want your headphones to...well, um...work, get Sennheisers or something.
It works perfectly! it's definitely a bargain. I used this cable in conjunction with composite audio converter cable to extend it's reach. I have no complaints whatsoever.
I found this to be quite a nice headset and mic when I first purchased it about 8 months ago: the headphones are loud, the wire was very long and the overall comfort level was pretty good.However, for several months now, there's been a horrible screeching noise whenever I tried to adjust the volume control on the wire. Even worse, the right earphone started to cut out more and more until I lost it completely, except when the volume was set at the highest value. Additionally, with prolonged use, I found that the headphones squeeze my head too tight (despite adjustments), causing ear pain. For some, this headset might be too heavy to wear for extended periods of time.All in all, I liked this product for a while because of the look and ease of use. I would have given this product a 3-star rating but for Plantronics' great customer service: they sent me a comparable replacement set very quickly (Audio 350 model).
works fine and match the CD-sound level or exceed. Very convinient and no problrm for installing and use.
I am the proud owner of a pair of Infinity 3.5 2 way silver speakers. These make a perfect compliment for a surround speaker system. I use Bose 601 as my front speakers and compliment these with the Infinity 3.5 as my rear speakers. They give my sound system great balance as rear speakers. I purchased them in 2010 and am glad that they sound so great. Most stores will let you try them and if they do not work for you will allow you to return them. They come packaged with stands for shelf mounting and also come with wall mounting hardware. You can purchase floor stands which look great too. Buy a single for a center channel or a pair as rear compliments to any stereo system.
Inexpensive, does the job. Not much else to say. Product was as I would expect. Great value. Hard to find item in local stores, sometimes you need these for odd jobs or just connecting a few cables together. Great to have in your toolkit.
This booster works great. My digital signal went from 50 to 97 after installing. Made a big difference on all the channels on three TVs.
This allows me to move the Express around, clearing the outlet space for other items. The cord retainer is nice because it keeps things clean. This is a solid addition to an Airport Express setup.
I received the Elph camera for Christmas, and I love it! It is so easy to use!Plus, you can create your own Christmas or birthday card by programming the camera to add a &quot;title&quot; to the picture.It's great! It's so small that it fits perfectly in my purse! Not bulky at all. I recommend it to you all!
The smart wizard works well for setup, but the computer this adapter is on, requires rebooting every few days so it can re-acquire the connection, I think it is a router issue. Runs hot to the touch, with fast data transfer. This is running on an IBM desktop with a strong netgear router signal, hope the next upgrade helps.
Excellent cooling, looks great, and runs very quiet. Zalman is the only cooler I trust to keep my CPU's running nice and cool!
I have to second what a previous reviewer said:This TV smells terrible!I have been patient for six months waiting for the smell to fade, but it just keeps on producing that foul odor just as it did the day I bought it.I will be getting rid of this TV ASAP because of it.Apart from the stink, the TV is perfect.
I DID NOT HAVE THIS MODEL BUT IVE HAD 2 OTHER SONY ATRAC CD PLAYERS WITH THE SAME RESULTS, WHEN I BURNT A CD OF MY FAVORITE SONGS WITH 150 TRACKS THE SONICSTAGE PROGRAM SKIPPED 4 OR 5 OF MY SONGS DURING THE WRITING PROCESS. AND ALL OF THE MP3 FILES WORKED PROPERLY. OK NO PROBLEM RIGHT? WRONG. I FIGURED THAT THE SONICSTAGE WAS JUST A CRAPPY PROGRAM, BUT THEN SOMETHING HAPPENED THAT REALLY MADE ME ANGRY AS A SONY CUSTOMER, I BURNT ANOTHER CD WITH NERO AND IT CAME OUT PERFECT ALL THE SONGS WERE THERE, (I BURNT THE SAME CD AS I DID WITH SONICSTAGE KEEP IN MIND)BUT WHEN I PUT IT IN MY CD PLAYER I NOTICED THAT CERTAIN TRACKS WERE THERE BUT WERE NOT PLAYING, ALL I HEARD WAS SILENCE, IT WAS LIKE THEY WERE GHOST TRACKS. I MUST HAVE WENT THROUGH 20 DIFFERENT CDS, (AND MUCH FRUSTRATION) UNTIL I PUT MY CD IN MY PANASONIC MP3 CD PLAYER AND GUESS WHAT PEOPLE, EVERY SONG WORKED NO PROBLEM, THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM WITH THE ATRAC CD PLAYERS, ITS JUST THAT NOBODY HAS RUN INTO THEM YET, BUT ONE DAY WHEN YOURE EXCITED TO BURN THAT NEW CD WITH YOUR FAVORITE SONGS, YOU MAY BE DISAPPOINTED IN THAT SOME OF YOUR SONG WONT PLAY, AND YOU WILL BE TORTURED BY THE THOUGHT THAT IT IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR CD BURNER, AND YOU MIGHT THROW THAT CD AWAY, AS I HAVE DONE MANY TIMES,WHEN THE CD IS COMPLETELY FINE, IT IS THE ATRAC CD PLAYER. THIS UPSET ME BECAUSE I THINK SONY HAS THE BEST LOOKING AND BEST QUALITY ELECTRONICS OUT THERE. SO I YOU WANT TO DO THE SMART THING STAY AWAY FROM THESE ATRAC PLAYERS, OTHER THAN THAT I WOULD RECOMMEND ANY SONY PRODUCT TO BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE.
I have found this brand quite reliable and the software is a snap. the range is decent enough.and it isnt expensive. not the cheapest, but great overall. no luck with smc and d-link. linksys is too expensive.
I've used Thinkpads as far back as the 600E. I travel a lot for work and preferred Thinkpads because of their rock solid performance. Now that I've recently upgraded from a T41 to a T60, I think Thinkpads have gone down in quality. Not sure if it has anything to do with IBM selling the business unit to Lenovo (Chinese company).Anyhow, this T60 feels a lot more "plasticky" than the T41. It just seems cheap and flimsy. I also have a lot of problems docking and undocking this machine. With the T41, I can undock the machine, run to a conference room, open the laptop and not miss a beat. The T60 has problems adjusting screen resolutions, recognizing my mouse on the dock, and crashes with the blue screen of death. I feel pretty frustrated right now...
I have had this radar detector for at least a month now, and it has never let me down yet. It detects everything, and it detects it from amazingly far away. I have measure it as far as 3 miles! The filter option on it actually works as well, when its used it doesn't send the unit into a frenzy when i go past a walgreens or osco drug store. This is a fantastic product, and I would buy it again, and recommend it to anyone wanting a great radar detecor.
This is a great monitor with a nice low cost. It's really quite beautiful on my desk. I put two of them next to each other to make a nice dual-monitor configuration.
I can't believe I ever got by without this before.KVM over IP (keyboard, video, mouse over internet protocol) is one of the best admin tools I've used. Far better than a Remote Desktop connection to one machine...I can get a local CONSOLE connection to an entire rack of equipment.I have one on each rack. In each rack I have a 2x8 KVM (two consoles x 8 servers) for the critical equipment. The second console port is connected to a rack-mounted drawer with a physical keyboard, monitor, and mouse.KVM On The Net lets me work as if I am standing at the console. I can see boot-up POST, view/edit BIOS settings, send Ctrl-Alt-Del. All without requiring the operating system to be functioning. If Windows crashes, you can't get a remote desktop connection.With Terminal Server, you can't install software from a remote connection. You must be at the console.Me? I can be two thousand miles away in my pajamas. (Reality check: I'm only 25 miles away in tattered sweat pant, but let's not get technical.)Perhaps I'm spoiled, but I use this every day from my desk. I'm only 30 feet and one door away...but I don't have to freeze in the air conditioning, and I don't have to stand up on a hard floor while working.PROs:- I can be lazy and productive at the same time.- local console session beats Remote Desktop for admin functions- more than one user can access at a time; inter-user chat- small! use the mounting plate, or just velcro/strap it to your rack- Windows connection software is fast and reliableCONs:- compression leaves significant artifacts; no Photoshop work here!- once every 6 months it will get buggy or freeze; requires re-boot, which can't always be done remotely- small! took five minutes for me to walk someone through finding the damn thing to re-boot it for me (OK, this isn't really a bad thing. I just need to label things better.)- Java client a little buggy, and can potentially leave the unit frozen, unable to login again (require reboot)
I've been meaning to upgrade my old Brother P-touch labeller, but it is still going strong after about 6 years of regular use, so why interrupt a good thing? The only issue has been that the replacement tapes are expensive. However, as I recently found to my delight, Amazon's price is about half what I would pay at a big office supply store in my town. The roll of labels has about 26 feet of tape, and at about 3" per label, that works out to a cost of just under 5 cents per label. I think that's reasonable for a long-lasting label, and if you buy the tapes in packages of 2, it would be even less.Of course, one could use paper labels generated on a computer, and if you have a lot of file folders to label, that would certainly be faster. The great point about these labels is that they work so well on glass, wood, and shiny surfaces, and they peel off without leaving a residue when you're ready to change the label. On paper (such as file folders), they stick fast and don't peel off; you need to just place another one over the original one when you change topics for the file.As for the difficulty of peeling the backing off, which other writers have noted was a drawback, I find that it's not hard as long as you peel from the CORNER first. If you have a fingernail to do this, perfect; if not, a sharp edge, such as a knife or letter opener would do the job. Once you get used to starting at the corner, there's never a problem peeling off the backing.I love these labels for spice jars, files, warranty dates on gadgets, labels on cords, and all sorts of uses around the house. Since you get about 100 labels per roll (at 3" each), a roll goes pretty far. There are several colors and different widths. I like the half-inch tape, which takes any of the 5 sizes of print generated by my labeller very well. The print is very crisp and visible from several feet away. A good product, all in all!
We've had a TIVO since they first came out. When I'm somewhere without one I'm lost and just don't watch TV. It really lets you watch what you want when you want, and no commercials. The free downloadabl programs are always getting better. Ironically the best part of TIVO is the remote. I've considered getting a different DVR, because it's the same basic function, but the TIVO remote is simple and easy to use. We've been using the same one for 7 years, there are no indicators on it anymore, but it doesn't matter, it works great.
We have had these headphones for over a year and am very pleased with their performance in sound and usable charge time. The distance you can be away from the base is really extraordinary though walls and above and below the main floor of our home. Even out side in the yard my wife listens to music while working around the yard which I did not even think of or expect when they were purchased. Great product and would buy again.
Imagine how surprising it is to find a set of what I really expected to be cheap knock around speakers (for listening to iTunes when I'm using my laptop) and finding a gem of a set! These sound better than pretty much everything else under $150!!! They may be "cheap" but they sound fabulous. The treble and bass combo are perfect!
I used this drive for a year, it started to give strange clicking noise after using it for 3+ months. I called in the WD support and they informed that it is normal. Now as it just completed 1 year of life, it just died one day. I called up WD support and informed them and they told the drive has gone out of service as it is just over a year and will change per incident I raise to them. Then I took it to Geek squad in Best Buy and asked them to help, they tried but the drive was dead and requires something around $2K for a third party data recovery, which may or may not be possible depending on the internal condition of the magnetic discs. I lost all files, photos and videos. It is now junk for me.
My 3 year old Dell Dimension 8200 performs well for my needs, and with all the problems with Vista I am not ready to upgrade my system. I purchased the system with a Firewire card for my video editing before USB 2.0 became the standard. I wanted to replace the Pci card to provide both USB 2.0 and Firewire connections. The Belkin product seemed the best option including price. It proved to be a snap to install and program.It has been performing to my expections.
If you know what this does and you know how they work, they're amazing! Works just as good as the more expensive ones. Get it!
It just took me 1 minute to buy it and get the code .. just redeem the code and enjoy !!
If you're wondering, there's little difference between aural and circumventable headphones.These sound great - and will handle a lot of power. I recommend.
Has been very useful in determining how much electric power and the cost of it we use around the house. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because you need an appliance extension cord to really use this unit, when you plug it into the outlet and then plug your appliance in ...you have to get down on on your hands and knees with a flash light to read it, not fun crawling around behind things to find out how much electricity your TV or Refrigerator is using. They need to include a heavy duty extension cord or re-design their product. After using it, I bought a bunch of power strips to really turn off TV's and even toys that were sucking down power, while they were plugged in and off.
they fit under a helmet, even if the padding doesn't allow for helmet speakers, the sound quality is at least on par, and most importantly, they provide some hearing protection. they will probably get beat up and destroyed in several months to a year on the road, but the price is right for the use you get out of them.I have noticed that with my odd-shaped ear canals, they do begin to cause my ears to ache after several hours of use.
They are great speakers with great bass for a couple of years but then the amp burns up. This was my second set of these powered speakers and they both lasted about 2 years and then the amp burns up.
I have had this printer for several years and this thing just keeps on trucking. I get excellent life from the toner cartridges. Every issue I have had with this printer, I have been able to find quick answers online and she keeps on going. I believe I have had this printer for close to five years now.
I have digital cable and rent a cable box for each TV in the house. I wanted a way to connect my office TV to cable without having to have someone install coax for me and rent another cable box. I found this product and decided to give it a try. I'm very please with it. It was easy to set up. The only place in the setup anyone may have difficulty with is going into the TV settings to set the TV to auxillary. If you don't know how to do this part, you might struggle with the setup, but otherwise it's very easy to do. My transmitter and receiver are about 25 feet apart (office down the hall from the bedroom) and the reception is extremely good. The remote for the cable box from the bedroom works in the office without fail.I plan on getting another receiver to connect a TV in another bedroom down the hall. The fewer cable boxes I have to rent the better! This product has been an excellent solution for my husband and I. We're not inconvenienced by having one cable box control the cable for more than one TV. We can only watch one TV at a time anyway.
Very comfy and sturdy. Sound great! I don't think you will be disappointed if you buy! I have had other headphones that cost 4 times as much as they are not as comfortable or as sturdy as these! I would buy again. In fact, if I wasn't so broke right now, I'd buy another pair right now before they change models and quit making this style.
This is a very nice soft brush for wiping dust off the external surfaces of your camera, or perhaps the lenses. I would not use it to wipe the sensor though.For the price, you can't go wrong.
I own it, use it and have no problems with it. Positive digital sound transfer with zero signal loss.( I tested it) Monster, buy once and never need to replace it, until you die.
Works great, but be mindful if you purchased your sansa overseas, it is not compatible with this device until you get professional assistance.
While the finished output of PictureMate 290 is excellent, the ink cartridge inthe T5846 print packs only last long enough to use 50-80 of the enclosed 150 4X6 paper sheets.
First of all I had some of my family members listen to these with some classical music and some rock, and the only thing they could say is WOW! They had never heard such detail and had no idea of what they were missing.I found out these were discontinued but recived rave reviews everywhere I went. When I found that Amazon.com had them (totally by accident) I didn't hesitate and purchased them imediatly!I am listening to them now and there is no question about it, they are awesome. I have never heard such detail with both a super acurate high and low yes low end unlike the Sennheiser HD600's. Also there closed so I can listen to music really loud and not bug anyone else, also it keeps other noise out. Oh and they are very comfortable plus the sound stage it incredibly wide.Please Sony, why discontinue such a great product, the new CD2000's are not even closed there open backed.
Not as high quality as the real thing, but very acceptable and works just fine. Might be a little slower.
My 10-year old daughter wanted an upgraded MP3 player and we stumbled upon this PMP and decided to give it a try. She is in love with this media player. The conversion tool to put videos on the device is very simple to use and fairly quick, of course pending the size of the files. Hooking up to a computer via USB isn't hard or complicated at all (turn device on, goto tools, select USB, hook up to PC - S.O.P. for most devices)...and to put files on the device is a simple copy/paste procedure to the correct folders.The games are all old Nintendo games and if the 1,000+ games that are included with the PMP aren't enough for you, there are several web sites that have large collections you can try out too...we tried a couple and all worked perfectly with this device.We purchased a 2GB SD chip right away and that is allowing for a lot of storage. Instead of playing MP3's we are loading the device up with her favorite music videos and the playback quality is very respectable for such an affordable device.If there is any complaint with this PMP it would be the camera portion. The still pictures haven't been of very good quality, after you press the button to take the picture there is a short delay and then the picture is captured. If you move the camera even the slightest bit during the picture taking process, the picture will be blurry. But recording videos are fairly good.
If I could give this thing negative stars I would. It only works with Internet Explorer. Come. On. I bought this for its remote manageability, I may as well have gotten a $100 dumb switch. It has connectivity for Sun servers, USB, and PS/2. Now... If they are aware that there are other platforms that you may like to connect a KVM to then why the hell would they limit control of those servers to freaking Internet Explorer? Go elsewhere if you want a real KVM. This wasn't the cheapest KVM on the market and I would have paid more for one that actually works.
I am using these speakers with a very low watt Sonic Impact T-Amp. The speakers respond wonderfully. With the T-Amp they fill a medium sized room with really nice sound--very clean, very nice reponse across the frequency range. I have not used them for really loud rock music, so I can't comment on that aspect, but they exceeded my expectations by a lot.
I just got this for work, because I travel quite a bit and work on confidential material. After a friend had the experience of someone being really nosy about her work, I decided I needed to take the precaution to avoid having a snoop cause me any trouble.Installation is very easy...I used the two long tabs, one in either corner, and it seems to be working out perfectly.Looking at what it blocks out, it does a great job at preventing airplane seat-mates from seeing what I'm working on. The one thing it won't prevent is someone standing behind you--they'll still be able to see what you're working on.I took off one star for something you might think is absurd, but it's distracting! The top of the filter has some numbers/letters etched into it, and it ends up looking like a smudge on the top of my screen. It keeps drawing my attention there, which just seems so unnecessary!
I've owned this pack for over 3 years and it has performed flawlessly. Enough compartment space to carry your car, if it's small. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was the bottom tripod straps. When I carried my tripod this way it always got hung up on things. I now use the side straps to attach my tripod. I do still have a couple of open spaces in the pack. I'm going to have to sneak a couple of lenses in while the wife is away.
the camera stopped working after 3 days I'm still trying to figure out is it the batteries are its cameras self will not charge up
after i clicked "buy now" I read the reviews and hoped for the best.Opened up my brand new camera and it said "image stabilization not available" and powerd down. Thats all my new camera would ever do, just like some of the reviews said. Returned it b4 xmas. Not a one star review, I just didn't know how to leave 0.
I HAVE NEVER OWNED A DIGITAL CAM BEFORE BUT AFTER DOING TONS OF RESEARCH I NARROWED IT DOWN TO THE FUJIS5000. FOR THE PRICE,IT WAS FULL OF FEATURES THAT SEEMED PRETTY IMPORTANT IF I AM TO ADVANCE MY PHOTOGRAPHY HOBBY. I ESPECIALLY LIKED THE MOVIE MODE WITH SOUND B/C I DON'T OWN A DIGITAL CAMCORDER. THE PICTURE QUALITY IS EXCELLENT AND SO CLEAR THAT IT RALLY TAKES A GOOD EYE TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN TRADTIONAL AND DIGITAL PRINTS. AS OTHER REVIEWERS HAVE POINTED OUT, THE CARD IS WAY TOO SMALL FOR ANYTING BUT PICTURES. FOR $100 OR LESS(IF YOU SHOP THE RIGHT PLACES) YOU CAN GET A 256MB CARD WHICH WILL GIVE YOU ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF VIDEO AND STILL HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ABOUT 100 PICS AT THE HIGHEST RESOLUTION. SINCE I DON'T FULLY KNOW HOW TO USE ALL THE FEATURES YET I REALLY CAN'T COMMENT ON THEM BUT IT DEFINITELY SEEMS THAT IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAMERA TO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY ABILITY. ONE THING I NOTICE THAT IS SLOW IS THE RECOUP TIME FROM SHOT TO SHOT. THE CAMERA HAS A CONTINUOS SHOOTING MODE BUT IF THE SUBJECT IS MOVING THE PICTURE GETS DISTORTED. THE BOTTOM LINE...AFTER OWNING THIS CAMERA FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF-VERY EASY TO USE, GREAT PICS AND VIDEO AND WOULD RECOMMEND.
Comparing the picture on this Sony to others side-by-side in stores made this an easy choice - and Amazon's price and free shipping sealed it for me. Setup was straight-forward. Only complaint is I'm having trouble finding the proper picture brightness setting - but its easy to adjust. I'm used to setting it and never touching it again - but with this set - perhaps its just HD - I need to tweak when I change channels sometimes.
I don't know how better to describe this device than to quote my (non-techie wife), who exclaimed that &quot;It's the best way to TV.&quot; I've had mine since December, and now have the upgraded 2.0 software (a download which occurred overnight in the routine dialup).The good: 1. A great program guide that lets you see about 8 days of programming. To record, you simply highlight a show and hit the record button and then you decide if your recording is a one-time event, an &quot;always record&quot; event, and how many episodes of the show you'll keep.2. Pausing live programming or rewinding a live show. This is great - you get a phone call, hit the pause button and go back to the show. The nice thing is you can catch up to live by fast forwarding the commercials.3. The quick skip button - lets you jump 30 seconds forward (through commercials). This is a huge time saver and a 30 minute show can be watched in 22 minutes or so (skipping intros and commercials). Seriously, I feel like I'm getting away with something here and HATE watching live TV now as I must sit through the commercials.4. Search options. As part of the 2.0 upgrade, you can search by show title, actor, dirctor, etc., and pick and choose what you want to record.5. You can watch one recorded show while it is recording another, or walk in during the recording of a show and start watching it from the start.The Bad - or, wouldn't it be nice if they included that. 1. It is not clear what show will be deleted if your drive is full - they should advise you at a menu or with a different color on the listing of recorded shows that &quot;This goes next&quot;.2. When you switch channels during live programming, the buffer (for you to rewind to catch dialogue you might have missed) is erased. I've found that if you use your cable box remote rather than controlling the channels from Replay, this gets around this problem.3. No way to control the dialing in. It is set to dial in every day. I pay for every call, so it would be nice to have it call every other day.4. Record options don't make perfect sense. You can do a single record or a &quot;record all&quot;, the latter of which looks for the same show EVERY DAY at or around the same time. If, for example, you record an HBO show, which they show reruns of on other nights, it'll record the new episode Sunday and the replays during the week. You should have the option of saying record ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY rather than once or every time it is on.5. Channel guides should be translucen (like TIVO) so that you can watch the show as you are programming other shows.6. It would be nice to see a &quot;task list&quot; where you could see a list of shows that will be recorded today. As it is now, you just see a long list and don't know when the show will be recorded. . .
Easily the best sounding headphones I"ve ever had, but be prepared for everyone around you to hear what you are listening too, since the head phones moved air to produce the rich natural sound it leaks alot of it out, I found this an advantage as the headphones where Crystal clear at low volumes enabling me to hear conversations around my desk as I worked, came in quite handy. The pads that come with it only go around the ear leaving your ears pressed up against uncomfortable material, I sugest getting the full coving Grados Headphone Pads, sounds good with out a pre amp, even better with make sure you get the adaptor if your just going to be playing it off quarter inch outputs.
I am well pleased with the product and the company. The product came days before I expected it.
I was thinking of putting in a iPod connector for the car but went cheap instead. This is decent sound quality, but not great.
As many others have reported before me there are a lot of defective units of the Pantone Huey Pro. I happened to receive one in my recent purchase from Amazon.After contacting Pantone's customer support I was promised a new Huey Pro within 7 to 10 business days. (+1 star for support staff)Let's be hopeful that the new one doesn't give me PINKISH WHITES. :T6/12/09 Update:The replacement unit I got from Pantone leaves a very slight blue overcast. I don't even know if I should bother asking for another replacement. This product is garbage.~Quinnyfizzle
Was very skeptical about purchasing used or refurbished items, but this has been a very positive experience. The item shipped faster than expected, (and at Christmas that is a plus), and also arrived as described. No surprises. Used ipod, few scuff marks, small ding. This made it easy to make an informative decision. It works well, and saved me a pretty dime. I would, without hesitation, recommend using this server.
This is a superb product for all of us travelers. You just shove the lil' sucker in your PCI slot, and forget about it. 40 MB of bite size storage, who could ask for more? It's about as easy to install on your notebook as it gets, and with the docking feature you can trade large files with your desktop with the greatest of ease. Forget lugging around an extra external drive, when the only time you ever have to remove the PCI drive is to look at it, smile, and say &quot;Thank you Clik!&quot;. With as great a product as this, it should really be called Slik! Ha!
If you're looking for an MP3 player without all the fancy stuff then this is the MP3 player for you. The Sansa m230 only holds a small amount but it's affordable and it is easy to use with a computer. So putting music on it, and taking it off is quicker and easier than with I-tunes. And you can decide the program you want to use with it.
I have only had these for a little while now but I've given them some good use in most night time conditions and I'm very happy with it.The use of the unit takes a bit of getting used to, and the focusing takes a bit of practice but I now am able to get good results. The option of variable strength infrared is great and allows for good highlighting of smaller areas.I have found that it is best to know your approximate range and set up the focus to be used within that range limit. My best results have come from the monocular set up on the tripod and swiveled at intended subject area, keeping the eye at the right distance from the eye piece is needed for the best viewing.The unit seemed new and worked well straight from the box (with batteries, I have been through two sets but they have lasted ok...I always have a spare set with the unit).Shipping was ok, not as quick as I would have liked, but I was kept informed about progess, and it was through the Xmas/holiday period.Overall I'm happy with the product and the service and if I ever get the money to go up a couple of generations of night vision I would buy again. My only reason for giving four stars is because I know that there are better/higher levels of night vision available and I don't want to give the immpression that this is the best....but for value this is great quality and fun.D
This is a great product that works amazing for such a cheap price. I have had it for months and use many different types of memory cards in it and have not had a single issue. I would recommend it to anyone who does alot of digital photography!
The sound from these circumaural headphones is superb; no surprise judging from its excellent impedence and sensitivy ratings. Unfortunately, these great features come at a hefty price: the weight. Wearing them feels like I have gallon of water strapped on top of my skull. Prolonged wearing gave me a headache-a shame because I really liked the sound.
I am very satisfied with this product. I bought it to replace a rental from the cable company and it performs as well.
I ordered mine for a out of town trip to record a presentation I was going to make. I put the batteries in and never got it to work... and needless to say, whether the batteries were bad (came new with unit), or I had a defective unit...I returned it... and missed recording my presentation.
First, the delivery was very quick, even under the free shipping. It was well packaged and it was so easy to understand how to use. It worked very well, delivering exactly what I expected so I could see connect my older PC to my new TV LCD 41" monitor.Excellent and the prices is so worth it.
Cable works great. I needed it for connection from my computer (HDMI off video card) to monitor (dvi) and it works perfect, as expected. Arrived in expected time.
It just works. Not much to say other than that. I don't know what the little black drive is for. All you need is the micro card and the bigger adapter.Good for multi-use. You can use it in your phone or put it in the adapter and use it in your digital camera.
The product does its job and came in a timely manner. Works perfectly fine and shows good quality. It solved my connection Problem so I was able to connect my TV to the Pod and capture the sound in my wireless headphones. Now I can watch anything on TV and not disturbing my wife's sleep.KG
I have the TomTom Go 700 and I'm fed up with it. It has embarrassed me repeatedly and steered me wrong far too many times. From the time in Tennessee when my family followed me through a GRAVEYARD to get to a location that was easily accessible via main roads, to the recent time when I had a list of photography shops in Brevard County, Florida and went to type in one of the shops in Cocoa Beach and the TomTom Go 700 did not have Cocoa Beach in its database.Well, since I bought this a year ago, I have quite a bit more than the current $350 invested in this unit, so I decided that maybe I could improve things by downloading the new maps.Wow, what a mess. This took some time, cost me 80 EUROS (over $100 at current exchange rates) and left me with some confusion, as the maps are named differently now and it did not delete the old maps before installing the new ones. I did this manually and hope I did it correctly. Now considering that the TomTom Go 700 connects via USB to your computer and TomTom is accessing your GPS directly, it seems they could automate this better.Further, according to the only TomTom forum I could find, there is an update available for $49.50 US until March, yet I was charged the $100+ price.Meanwhile, my brother bought a Garmin Street Pilot for his girlfriend this Christmas and I played with it a fair bit. My next GPS will not be a TomTom.Finally, you should know that the TomTom is the best selling GPS system IN EUROPE. You can tell this the moment you begin to try to update, or get support on your TomTom GPS. Everything about it is European-centric. From pricing of products, to suggested maps when you log in to the TomTom Home update software (it suggested the Western Europe software as what I NEEDED for an update, in spite of the fact that I purchased the unit in the US, and had US maps installed.)I'm just not satisfied with this product. It has been useful from time to time, but I cannot trust it with a high enough degree of faith to recommend it to anyone else.
A reasonable product does what its supposed to but find the volume decreases, very faintly. Am I doing something wrong?
This is a really great idea that allows you to run power to 9 cameras and microphones(if using by-pass mics) over cat5e cable instead of buying separate power supplies for each. Especially great product when you have no outlets near your cameras and/or microphones.
I shoot RAW with a Panasonic 8 MP DMC-FZ30 camera. This card works great! I haven't used anything else, so I can't compare it's performance. I have 3 Extreme III cards. In the process of purchasing these 3 "good" cards I also inadvertently purchased 3 fake cards. If you know what your looking for, it's easy to spot a fake. The printing is different, the card-board is thinner, it's missing any sealing, the inner packaging is not sealed... Here is a great web site on spotting fakes. [...]
We are very happy with this product. It was shipped quickly, was safely packed, and we are happy with the filter.
Cassette adapters are definitely better than FM adapters if you want to plug in your mp3 player to a car that doesn't have an aux line-out. Mine has worked perfectly for about three years now, until recently when it got cold and the part close to the headphone plug started getting faulty connection and now everything just sounds like the glockenspiel version of what it used to be. I would definitely buy one of these again, and in fact I will. $11 every 3 years is a pretty cheap price to pay for being able to listen to my mp3 player in the car.
Very pleased with this product. This was purchased to add to my 2005 Explorer Sport Trac factory head unit. The only challenge I had was that my factory system is not the upper end "audiofile" system so I had to purchase a seperate connection cable. With the correct connection cable this unit works perfectly. And this seller was great to work with!!
The title of the review says it all.Do NOT get this scanner. Get the Minolta Dimage Scan Elite for a little more with Digital Ice. I did quite a bit of research before deciding on this scanner, so I'll sum up for you what took me many hours. I also considered a couple of the lower end Minolta Dimage scanners, as well as the Nikon Coolscan and the HP Photosmart S20.Essentially, they all promise to scan 35mm film, and with an adapter, it can also do APS. However, promises are just that - empty for most of these scanners.This one is OK if you dont mind some bad scans b/c of no Digital Ice. If you spend another $100 you can get the Scan Elite which has the Digital Ice. A MUST have.
I am very pleased with the camera case. I ride a Harley and this will sure protect my camera when I put in my tour pack. I really like the way it has a magnetic closure so you don't have to worry about in coming open accidentally.
I bought mine (16gb one) the first week and heres the deal:The player is beautiful, no question. The size is perfect imo and very light. The radio and mic features are very nice, and watching music videos or movies is much more enjoyable then i would have thought, thanks to the screen size, vivid colors, and detail. Everything is crisp and clear.But the player does have many faults that I found upsetting, epecially for such a new product.There does seem to be some difficulty with adding songs, you can drag-drop or use windows media player to "sync", but personally both options are faulty. Drag-drop twice did not work when i tried adding a single song to the rest of the files, and the folder wmp "sync"'s to is not the same folder where you drag-drop to, so maybe its an "either or" type of thing. wmp would be easy IF (and thats a big if) u already use it to manage your mp3 collection (i didnt though.)For some reason mine would not retain a charge after charging from my pc. I took it back at one point and they suggested a wall charged since many have "problems" with usb charging. I'd never had a problem with my old ipod charging that way, but i bought a wall charger and it worked, charged to full and held the charge from that point on, so I dont know it thats this type of player or mine unit only, but its something to note.Mine also did experience random "freezing." Its not too often, but if you keep pressing buttons it will last longer,so when I noticed it freeze, I would press nothing and wait for about 20 seconds the screen goes black (music will still be playing) and it basically ignored whatever you just pressed, but is ready for commands again. Very similar to a pc when it has to boot up a hd to access data, but this is flash based so it really shouldnt be doing that. (plus thats pretty long even for a spinning drive)Also while its a solid design, the polished exterior is very prone to fingerprints and scatches. Smudges wipe away easy, but you'll be wiping it often. And the hard platic will get scratched by almost anything so I would ABSOLUTELY buy a protecive case if I bought one new.Just for note.... the instructions are pure junk (if you care), there are about 21 preinstalled songs that are NOT on the disk that comes with the player, so dont format or delete if you want to keep those, ohhhh and the earbuds are less comfortable then the cheap ipod ones, so you should probibly drop a few bucks for new buds.I know I made this sound like a bad player, which is sad cause I really love mine. But I had high expectations for it being better then the ipod and im just not sure it is. I had an ipod mini for 3 years and while it had almost none of the features this thing has, it was reliable, fast and easy to use. I never had any of these issues with that player so its hard to justify the extras when you're giving up some of the main functionality, like adding and playing mp3s without hangups. :/
I got one of these scanners for Christmas and It makes Wonderful scans and the software works with Windows Vista Ultimate and is easy to use.
If the system worked perfectly, I'd say it's worth the money. There are plenty of inputs for analog/rca cables. A couple of component inputs and 2 HDMI pass-throughs. If you want audio in surround sound as any normal person would, you have to use either an optical or coaxial. So HDMI is not really HDMI. The DVD player works well, but slow. The up-conversion of DVD to 720p or 1080i is wonderful. Great picture. Overall sound is chinsey and missing mid's...There is a very big problem with the amp though... there is a damn clicking noise found in ALL speakers. I am either going to try to return the amplifier to Best Buy or have it fixed under warranty as other Amazon users have done listed below by Sony.
Given as a gift, This was perfect to hold the 64 GB flash drive that was requested. My son loved it.
small but helped me a lot. i was not aware that this came in the mail a few days ago but this is very helpful.
The foam around the woofers of my 6" Cerwin-Vega bookshelf speakers (purchased in 1998 (deteriorated, so I decided to repair them and also upgrade to the larger CLS-10 speakers. I wanted to stay loyal to Cerwin-Vega since my little speakers sounded so great for so long. (They still sound great, now that they are repaired.) I have been really impressed with the CLS-10 speakers. They sound great, were not very expensive, and really rock.
I use these for when I am playing my guitars.They are great !!! Never have to worry about wires.I have had these for about 2 years now.Just replace the aaa batteries every 4 months or so and that's it. Fantastic headphones.Bought a second just recently and have had great success with those too.I watch movies and t.v. late at night so I wear these headphones.I can walk around my entire apt and still listen to t.v.
Wonderful full range sound in speakers that I bought on line for the same price available at Target (they were sold out at Target) with free shipping. Set up is a no brainer. Prompt delivery & arrived in excellent condition. The difference in bass tones from my previous speakers is striking. Note that I did see these speakers on sale at Best Buy for $10 cheaper a couple of weeks after I bought mine, so look for sales.
I got this card over a month ago and have used it with my Canon Xsi. It has worked fine and given no trouble at all. As far as I am concerned I got exactly what I was looking for, an inexpensive reliable sdhc card.
I use my iPod to listen to music when I study, hook it up to my car to listen to while I'm driving, or carry it with me when I'm traveling. This is basically all the Brenthaven Flip Case is designed for-- very light use!It doesn't have a clip so you can't use it when you work out, and the holes in the back of the case are pretty big so it's probably not something you would want to carry in a purse or bag that has a lot of small things that can potentially scratch the back.The case fits very tightly and is similar to the cases that Apple used to give with their second generation and earlier iPods (the ones with the scroll wheels), which was a selling point for me since I liked that case and the ease of slipping the iPod in and out whenever I needed to without the hassle of trying to figure out how to pry it out of a plastic case. This case has access to the click wheel and port on the bottom. Also, the suede lining keeps your iPod from getting really scratched up, as the old Apple-issued case did to my iPod.Be aware the the case makes your iPod a LOT bulkier. I have the 80GB, which is already a pretty bulky model of the iPod, but with the case it is instantly much less portable. It's sufficiently protective but doesn't have a built-in plastic screen protector so your screen is vulnerable to being hit/scratched by things in your bag or purse. I didn't use the one that it came with; I had not taken the plastic off the front of the iPod as it originally came with and use that instead to protect from scratches on the front.All in all, I do like the case. I use it to keep my iPod upright when I'm watching videos on it, but easily slip it back into the case when I'm just sitting at my desk listening to music while I study. It's kind of a love it or hate it case.
I purchased this as a replacement for a vendor provided keyboard that came with the system and in general am very happy. I use the system 4+ hours per day for both gaming and work. The backlit feature makes the system for me - great in low light situations, especially late night gaming. My only complaint, the pad in the front of the keyboard has cheap plastic attachment clips, one of which I broke the first day - however, as long as the keyboard stays stationary on my desk, it is not an issue - if you move your keyboard around a lot, the pad will quickly get left behind.
Exactly what I needed .Installed PowerChute Personal Edition and it communicated perfectly with the UPS ( running Windows 7 32-bit ).Only downside is the batteries that I thought were good did'nt provide enough backup power when I did a simulated power failure .I still do'nt understand why APC does'nt offer the cable on the site .Anyway their loss is AMAZONS' gain.UPDATE MARCH 5TH , 2012 :simulated a power failure while running PowerChute Personal Edition and I only got 5 mins at full load .This did'nt make ANY sense cause their are 4 batteries on this UPS ( 2 internal 2 external ) .So I uninstalled PowerChute and just simulated a power failure using the windows system tray power icon as a guide to "time left " and I was able to use the system for a lot longer .APC's software has failed me in the past so those of you using the software try my experiment and compare results , I suspect you will be surprised .
I seem to be one of the few disappointed by the HP 7960. I found the photo print quality lacked depth. The machine itself felt too light weight, the intertia of the printing caused it to skid across the desk. The machine was prone to paper jamming. After a week, I returned it in favor of a Canon i900D.The Canon machine is much more substantial and gives much warmer pictures. Downsides - LCD isn't as clear as it could be and the machine takes a little longer to set up. Overall though, the Canon is the winner. (especially as it is almost $100 cheaper)
I bought this one because my Quad RAID 0 arrey was failing on one of the controllers. my four raptors needed extra power. Now they are fine but the CPU overheats and the mobo exceeds temp of my previous P/S. The power is there but what a dumb design why the offset fans? This trend stinks. I preferr the belly suck fan or a tri fan system. Listed as "having two fans" is not enough. I assumed they all had belly fans for the second fan. not this one. Do NOT buy unless your Mobo is a weird configuration or something and your case has more than on rear fan. On last thing, I've had mine for only the better half of the week and the rear fan has already given up the goat. I'm returning this one.
This bounce flash cover has worked perfectly for indoor shots when needed. It is easy to pop on and off.
We purchased this projector three years ago for our basement theater room. Was ok as a beginner projector, but not great. We bought an extended warranty plan for three years and about two weeks after the warranty ran out started having problems with it turning on. Had to send it to an approved Epson repair and was told that the power assembly needed to be replaced for a cost of $400. They also said the bulb needed to be replaced, when we only had about 800 hours on it. The tech said that you can't just go by the hours on the lamp because ours had black burn marks on it and the picture quality was being affected. Since a replacement bulb is another two hundred dollars we decided to purchase another projector. This time we went with a sony and can't believe the difference, it's far and above better than the Epson. Unless you want to buy a new projector in a few years I would stay away from this one.
D-Link router sort of worked for awhile; I would have to reset it once a week or more, then finally quit altogether. Tech support doesnt exist and boy you better not lose your receipt if you'd like them to tell you even the time of day. I'll NEVER buy another dlink "product" ever.
Very pleased with the sound quality, which provides great value for the cost. I enjoy listening to these speakers every day, and look forward to many years of good sound service.
When I received the case I was very dissappointed to see that it was not leather but instead a very cheap looking mesh fabric material. I returned it immediately. Beware that the image shown is not what was sent out to us.
Have the identical machine as we require multiple fax sttations in our office. This machine is a workhorse, processing hundreds of pages per day. One important note is that using remanufactured drums may cause significant issues. We use the remanufactured toner, but using the drums ended up causing the machine to make a terrible grinding noise. Replacing it with a genuine Brother drum was all it needed to run well.
I bought the mini tuner and home docking unit to go with my new home theater receiver. It works very well. It then occured to me to get a portable radio to move around with me from home to vehicle, and while traveling out of town. I have not been able to find one. Amazon and Audiovox advertise that there are portable radios out there, but the closest I came was an Eton Shortwave table-top radio costing $500. Can someone tell me where these alleged portable radios can be purchased? There are all kinds of self-contained portable XM radios at low cost, but they all require a separate XM subscription frome my mini tuner subscription. As soon as someone comes out with a mini tuner compatible portable XM radio for under $100. I will buy it.
Before people get all worked up there are obviously better receivers out there, but for $142.00 with free shipping? Not that I have found.This receiver replaced my 10-year old Techniques receiver which recently died. The one downside to this box is that it does not have video component inputs. This is not a real issue to me as I don't use my box for video switching, I go right to the TV. Also, being my first box in 10 years I wasn't aware that higher end receivers changed the way that the volume numbers get displayed. If you turn the volume up the numbers in'db' go down and if you turn the volume down the numbers go up. A little confusing, which they should mention in the manual.Speaking of the manual, as in all Panasonic products I have bought it is not very good. The set up instructions are good but it does a bad job of explaining the other features of this receiver. The receiver was reviewed by consumer reports and they rated it well.Overall the sound is quite good paired with my aging bose series three speakers. I would recommend heartily to those on a home theater budget.
As advertised, easy to connect, takes little space, and works like a charm. It pays to double check that the equipment attached will work on a 2.0 hub. For example, my Epson C62 printer will not work with a USB 2.0 port so that is not connected to the new hub. My camera, iPod etc. work great with the new hub.
Used the radio last season before storing for the winter and it worked perfectly and hasn't given an issue to date. Took the boat out memorial day weekend for the first time this year and it's all working properly.I bought Pyle marine speakers to match the radios wattage and am pleased in the volume it produces. So far showing normal wear but working correctly.
This card replaced a 6-year old Gigabit ethernet netgear card and was well worth the money! Windows 7 recognised and installed the correct drivers, while my network lag dropped 21ms. Both ports are used with a single Cisco switch and were instantly recognised.
I love the simplicity of this lens and high quality pictures that it takes. It's the perfect lens for shooting any subject that you can walk up to or walk away from.
This cable has worked well for me. I have used to to connect my HD camcorder to my HD tv, letting me appreciate the full potential of my equipment. At this price it is a much better bargain than going down the street to a local electronics store and paying 6 times this much for a similar product.
These are some great speakers for the money. I would recommend them to anyone who is just looking for some inexpensive good sound.And! Amazon was great with the shipping. I got it almost a week before the expected arrival day.
An absolutely high quality cable not found in local electronic retail stores. I would change out all my cheap cables to the Hosa brand.
Next to pressing,perk coffee is the best. Grind your own beans. This coffee pot has been very good to me. I bought it 7 months ago and it produces fabulous coffee. For years I had Farberware percolators. After a few months the coffee produced would be cooler and cooler. I bought at least 3 Farberware pots before I found this less expensive alternative. It works great. Excellent coffee. I need to get the most out of my money. This pot has not let me down.This pot does need a paper filter in the strainer, but I don't see that as a problem....it is just easier to clean.Hope this helps in your decisions to buy a percolator.
I bought one of these UPS backups for my computer long ago and duringpower loss its always worked quite well. Now since the pricing is so niceI've decided to buy 3 more for my very expensive color laser printer, 2 large HDTV's as well as the cable from my internet service provider.Now, during power disruptions, I no longer have to go around the house to reboot my printer or have to wait for the cable set top boxesto reboot from the cable company.I also have not used the CD's that comes with them since power almost always comes back on within seconds. That software is designed to properly shut down the PC's in case the power outage is quite long. I have not done that just because I'm lazy plus I've heard that many times loading the software to shut down the computer can get complicated.Other then that I highly reccomend investing in power backups!All 3 of these died after 2 1/2 years!
I bought these to go with a Pyle DVD / Monitor setup in my van. We put batteries in and the headsets worked with no set up. Very easy to use. They adjust in size for each of my children, aged 3 to 10 and were comfortable to wear. I wish that there was a way to lock in the volume or allow volume to be controlled by the multimedia center so that the younger kids don't turn it all the way up, though.The only thing I am surprised about is how quickly the batteries drain. They didn't last both ways on an 8 hour drive. Rechargeable highly recommended.Good headsets for the price.
After dealing with the Belkin "support" people, who I couldn't understand since they can hardly speak English, and having them tell me to reset this thing about five times, they finally agreed that the item was defective. It worked out of the box for about ten minutes. After that all the lights came on solid, and there was no fixing it. Cheaper isn't always better as I have learned the hard way.
I came across these Amazon reviews while searching for a replacement. I bought it when it first came out -- must have been years ago. It is still working today even after being dropped in a hot whirlpool and onto concrete several times. The shiny side is all cracked and the outside is all dirty. But it's still working. Great fm reception and amazing mp3 sound! I have tried a few of the newer players over the years, but none matched the quality of the FL100. Battery life is poor though. I get about 8 hours out of the battery, which why it didn't get my highest rating. Great player mp3 player!
I have owned an iRiver (256) and the Rio Cali (256), and the Rio Cali has better sound as well as a higher top volume. The Rio is also smaller, more durable and comes with more carrying options (case and arm band).HOWEVER, I am now awaiting my second Rio Cali, because I experienced so many problems with my first one. First, the software installation instructions are poor, resulting to a call to Rio technical support. I spoke with two people, one of whom was very rude and gave me false information, resulting in a 1 1/2 hour call (on my bill!)to resolve the issue. The second technician was very knowledgeable and helpful.After resolving the software issue, however, I found that the play button on the Rio worked only 1 out of every 20 or so times that I pushed it. But because the Rio is so durable and small and because the sound is so good, I am going to try another one.I suggest purchasing an extended warranty or product replacement plan with this item if possible, because Rio's warranty is only 90 days.
This was a Christmas present last year and just over the one-year anniversary the laser part of the DVD reader gave out. I was told it would be $200. plus to repair it.Pretty steep price for a one year lifespan.
This printer is inexpensive and prints good color pictures. However, the replacement cartridges ... don't last too long which means this isn't the printer to get for lots of printing. Also, there are some formatting issues I have had printing from WindowsXP. This may be because microsoft does not list this printer as Windows XP compatible although Compaq claims it is.
Its a decent switch as far as I can tell, but some computers will think there is no hdmi connection if the switch is set on another input.If another HDMI switch can keep the signal "alive" as if still connected to an HDMI monitor/tv then it is better than this one.Since this is my first HDMI switch, I don't know if any other HDMI switches can keep the signal alive.On the outside it looks nice and sturdy. It has a remote with apple functionality built in. Its style is apple-esque so it will match your mac.Overall I like it since I have a couple Macs and a PS3.
OK..OK..This is very nice and it works for Itouch 2nd generation...came with everything and all works well..directions are a bit skimpy but anyone with average intelligence and the ability to read first should have no problems at all...It's loud enough for small parties and fun to use. I wi-fi 'd Pandora radio and it's givingg great Tone.!!!!
Who really wants to pay $20+ for cables? These cables were less than $5 when I purchased and work perfectly for my TV. Don't overspend elsewhere.
it got here in 3 days so great delivery time, but it didnt work. not for my ps3 my xbox, or my computer, it didnt appear to be damaged, but it didnt work on any device or tv i hooked it up to. I won't be buying anything from that group again.
I ordered this from one of Amazon's third party seller. First, the toner was not "Samsung" brand as named/pictured on the website. Second, under the product name, there was a link for 'Other products by Samsung', which means the product on the current page itself should be from Samsung. It was clearly misleading the customer. The seller claims that they do not sell OEM toners somewhere else on a different page which is not obvious to navigate.About the product itself, I have not used it yet. I kept it because my current toner is about to die and I needed a spare.Update (11/11/09):The seller contacted me after reading my feedback, says they rectified the issue and offered me a full refund with free return shipping.
I have been using these headphones in the studio and for the field recording since 2001. Also I use these sometimes for music listening. Back then I purchased them for $120 or 130, they are about 50 per cent more affordable now. These headphones' main advantage for me is their quality/price ratio. I dare to say, I have not seen any of headphones of this level priced so low. The comparable Sennheiser models will cost at least twice as much.So...Pros: Excellent, detailed sound reproduction with little or no coloring. You can hear all the flaws and tiny details on a recording. The headphones provide excellent natural sound isolation. You can really control what you're recording and use the phones together with a pair of decent studio monitors when editing, mixing and mastering.Cons: A little tight in ears, which does not makes them hurt, rather sweat and feel hot after several hours of work. But that's a kind of 'plus', too: one shouldn't allow rest for the ears when working in headphones. Each headphone can be rotated by 180 degrees and used as a monitor by two persons at a time.Warning (which is stated on the package): you should be careful about setting volume on these headphones. They can reproduce a very clear sound (i.e. with no visible distortions) at a VERY high volume level, about 1.5W DIN.
These tapes were used to tape every one of my PTSD sessions and now I can review what I lived with. The quality was very good and the playback was exceptional.
i am so far impressed with these speakers. however they need alot of power so i hooked up two identical harmon kardon recievers with each reciever pushing out 120 watts per channel.so basically i have 240 watts going to each tower speaker. the cerwin vega users manual explains how to wire the speakers this way, it is very simple. i am not kidding when i say this, the combination i am running right now rivals night club systems. it is way more sound that i will ever need in the bottom 3rd story of my house wich has about 1100 square feet of pool table, bar and game room space. these speakers are very heavy.
As a professional musician I have known about BOSE for most of my 28 year career and wondered what all the controversy was about the 901's so I decided a year ago to give them a try and see for myself. I also own other mid to high end audio components. Through extensive listening sessions I have experienced both good and bad aspects of these speakers. 901's when properly set-up, which only took me about an hour and when used with quality components are capable of producing spacious sound stage, detailed imaging with depth, positioning with excellent sonic clarity.Hearing minuet differences with musical sources such as CD, SACD, DVD and other digital sources as well as using different audio components, even when switching audio interconnect cables of the same brand and grade are not usual. On quality recordings such as Telarc CD's and SACD's, I regularly hear vocal and instrument musical details that I have not heard with other speakers like my Polk SDA's and Martinlogans. If your ear is trained well enough and when used with quality components, you can actually hear whether or not an acoustical sound sock was used on the vocal mike or just a nylon mesh. Also, low frequency bass is very tight, detailed and defined down to frequencies you can feel more than hear. When lower frequency notes are not present bass disappears as it should. Listening to the TelArc CD of the 1812 Overture, when the cannons fired, the 901's vibrated and rattled all the windows in my living room. Even at low volume these speakers perform with most of the musical detail intact. High frequency notes are handled equally well with depth, detail and clarity. Mid frequency content on quality disk are razor sharp. If you listen close enough one can actually hear individual pulsations of vocal chords, not the variations in pitch but the vocal un-pitch air moving across the vocal chords. Like wise, acoustical guitars are so vibrant those not only hear the guitar strings acoustical footprint but the body of the guitar reverberating with slight acoustical sounds. The 901's reproduce all of the musical content imbedded in your digital media reproducing nothing more and nothing less!!!!Surround sound applications such as Dolby 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 work well considering in general 50% of surround information is directed to the center channel, 30% is dedicated too front channels (901's), the remainder to the back channels. Taking this into account the steering effects of Dolby and DTS are adequate and should yield satisfactory results on most DVD or Blue-Ray formats.As for the negative aspects here is what I encountered. Positioning is more of an effort than other designs but not a big pain. One draw back that particularly annoyed me is the fact the speaker terminals are on the bottom of the speakers unless you rotate the mounting then the speaker connections are visible from the top of the speaker. So to solve this connection/mounting problem I purchased two inexpensive CD cabinet/stands and drilled 2-1/2" access holes in the top for speaker cable connection. Also the speaker terminals are thumb screw binder post type. With a little ingenuity I managed to drill and tap banana style terminal post and mount to the speakers binder post to make a secure tight connection that works really well and allows for maximum signal transfer. Also, if you intend to use higher quality speaker cables don't bother buying the BOSE speaker stands as most of these higher quality speaker cables such as Monster Z Series will not go thru the stands center section due to the cables diameter and terminal configurations. Pedestal stands cover the speaker terminals when mounted to the 901's allowing cable access only through the center section of the stands. Use of common stranded cables with these stands would most likely be okay.In conclusion, for the price of the 901's you might be able to find other manufacturers that sound somewhat similar as the 901's like Polk, MartinLogan, Infinity and many others but I doubt that you will find any capable of sounding as musically defined across all the musical spectrum as these units do because of the unique BOSE technology.
I love this lens and use it extensively on my T3, it is my go to lens for most situations except where I need telephoto qualities. Wide open it is wide enough for me to do small group portraits relatively easily and at full zoom it covers my basic outdoor needs. The lens is also sharp throughout it's range.Admittedly I am no professional, as this is my initial foray into SLR photography, and I know this is no L-Glass, but it focuses quickly and quietly and I am consistently impressed with my pictures when using this lens.
Got this for my son for Christmas. He has been bringing it with him all over the house. Overall, a good buy. The sound is fine for a portable speaker system. He seems to really like it. Goodbye peace and quiet!
Cable is as advertised. Snagless feature is nice. What else can you say about a cable?
As a quilter, I iron large pieces of new fabric. Cords drag and create wrinkles or when pressing small pieces, the cord will knock them on the floor. The cordless feature eliminates those aggravations. The base sits on the table or the end of the ironing board and leaves more space for the length of the fabric. As long as you set the iron in the base while re-positioning the fabric, the iron stays hot. During a project, I might be alternating between the ironing board and a pressing mat on the table. So the cordless feature allows me the flexibility to use it where it is needed. The old iron did not have an auto shut off but worse, it leaked and spewed water, which is why I looked for another one. After a couple of months and several projects, I can say this one never leaks and I can choose a little, a lot, or no steam. I am more at ease with the auto shut off, and love the compact aspect, easy carry case and retracting cord in the base. It couldn't be a better fit for me!
Comes with 3 "spacers" for each of the 4 legs. All spacers are the same size. Would prefer an additional 1/2 size spacer to allow for a little more adjustability.
I purchased 3 of those "refilled toners", had jams, paper stuck & everything under the sun. Could not even get in touch with the sellers. ;-[Bought Original Canon X25 and did the trick.
I needed this cable to complete my modest homestudio. I needed to take the output from the main bus (two 1/4&#34; jacks) into a digital recorder (stereo 1/8&#34; jack), and this does a perfect job. It's long enough to allow flexibility in my studio layout, but not so long that I've got coils of cable lying everywhere. The quality seems to be very good, and each 1/4&#34; is conveniently labelled to help me keep the stereo image true... Great product! (and shipping was very quick too!)
Products like this one are by far better than those universal screen protectors that you have to cut to the right size! I was a little skeptical about the claims this product made about being the best and reducing glare. I must say I am completely satisfied with its performance! The only drawback to this is there is only one protector in each package, but they can be rinsed to recover the adhesiveness and then re-applied.
works just like an oem cable. length is ok for useing beside the bedbuild quality is good. should last
This is my first digital camera and I am no expert in this area. However, I find the quality of the pictures quite good and this camera is very easy to operate. For the price paid, I think it is a good buy.
We bought this at Christmas time on sale and have used it very carefully for less than 10 times and suddenly the screen will not come on. I contacted Cyberhome and they made a couple suggestions which did not work. Now they want me to send it in and pay for repair. A total waste of money and quality. Shame on you Cyberhome! Save your money and invest on a quality name and product!
This is my first digital camera. It takes good pictures and is very user friendly. Beware that it's a very slow camera, and the zoom lens is not that great. It's an OK camera...I guess for the price, it's not a bad deal. If you're planning to take action shots or lots of indoor shots, I would not recommend this camera. It takes a good 5-10 seconds to turn the camera on and off. By the time you turn the camera on, you've missed the shot. Same thing with the shutter speed. If you try and take a picture of a soccer game in action, you better anticipate the shot. The menu system is great, the transfer of the picuters works flawlessly and it takes good pictures in outdoor lighting. The flash on the unit is very concentrated and causes shadows behind objects.
I love this pit: it's small, light, portable, and looks good. Setup took 10 minutes, I did 3 burns as recommended and that was it.
I had CV AT-15, 3" tweet, 6" mid, 15" woofers, these monsters had 2" particle board cabinets. The fidelity was close to perfect, I hosted many a party and everyone always commented on the sound "like it was live". Rich, full sound, the highs were crisp and clean, the lows were earth shaking. They had passive radiators, in a room that was 30' feet long the puffs of air would hit you, these are the air moving, organic sound reproducers that your ears love. I drove them with a 500w. JVC. at a nice volume (50%) the woofers would move your clothes! LITERALY! Cerwins move the soul. If you want to feel sound in your spine...CERWIN'S! Bose are great if you want a small package, let me put it this way: Bose: sterile digital. CV: Jimmy Page ripping on a Marshall tube amp!BTW, go to CV website, they have unbelievabe deals.....
Loved it! it is fantastic... good gift for all that have the camera. I recommend it as it permits you to do a lot of effects
This is a "cheap" option if you're looking for a speaker cone. Not the best out out there, but it is well-made and should stand up to regular use. I used mine to make a sub-kick for a bass drum, and it is performing as expected so far.
It's ram, plugged it in and works fine. Crucial has always done right by me with warranty claims if I ever need it. Unless your a serious performance hound really any RAM backed by a good name will do. This RAM worked fine in my Dell latitude E1505
My husband and I got this to keep a tab on our son and the car we just bought him (he's had a very distrustful history). Well, our doubts were quelled. After we found out nothing weird was going on, we removed the Trackstick and now just use it for documenting our road trips. It's kind of fun to pair up the map files with our photos and see all the geography of the roads less travelled. My only complaint was that the computer program isn't as user friendly as some other things like my iPod, so my husband usually has to do all the tech-work.
It's hard for me to believe that a company which makes such excellent computers would stick with this horrible 1-button design for so long. The shape is specially designed to induce carpal tunnel, and because the ENTIRE MOUSE is the 1 button, it's difficult to move it around without inadvertent clicks.Luckily you can grab virtually any other mouse and it will work without any setup. You'll be much happier with something that has a nicer shape, 2 buttons, and a scroll wheel. If you have to have a bluetooth model, logitech makes some in the same price range.
You get what you pay for. The sound is quite muddy. All bass and no tremble. If you like a bass sound, this is for you. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
Faceplate on display popped off on 8th use. It loses connection in the cigarette lighter if its bumped and the station needs to be reset over and over. P.o.s product in my opinion. I like the old ones that have the manual dial setting.
This thing is great. I would actually give it 4.5 stars if I could.It takes a standard light bulb, so it's easy to replace. It's very easy to adjust and seems sturdy. I really like that it's easy to use without closing one eye [very large lens].It was at my door the NEXT day after I purchased it. I do live in the same state but still.The ONLY thing that I think would be a great upgrade is a way to magnify at different levels [stronger].I very much recommend! Especially for this price!!!
I thought it was a good product for the money. I found it cheaper here than anywhere else. We wanted it for geocaching. It is not a product to put in your car to tell you to turn left at the next street. We have used it on a couple geocaching excursions and loved it. It was worth the money for the fun it has given us. I would buy it again.
I looked around for a while, because I have a Radeon with DVI-I but it will not work with my card. According to my research (I could be wrong) it will only work with the following cards. I hope this helps you guys.- ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 8500 Series- ATI's Radeon 9500 Series- ATI's Radeon 9600 Series- ATI's Radeon 9700 Series- ATI's Radeon 9800 Series**Will not work with the Radeon 8500**[...]
Bought this to replace a Targus Chill Hub with broken fans after only 5 months. When this happened, I searched Amazon for a replacement product (to provide cooling), stumbling on the iCurve. Once unboxed, this product looked so simple and aesthetically pleasing. Since I own a 17 inch Dell notebook, I was apprehensive about buying a product aimed primarily at Apple owners. Also, I was worried about suspending a $2,000 plus notebook in the air! Let me reassure any other Dell (or PC) owners, that this product is excellent. I use my notebook primarily as a desktop replacement. Not only does the iCurve sturdily support my computer, but I now have enough desk space to use a full size wireless keyboard, my mouse has more room to roam, and the screen is at a much better elevation. Not quite perfect (this stand is unadjustable for height), but good enough and certainly a vast improvement. Simple, yes. Elegant yes. But most importantly, it serves a multitude of functions in improving the utility of notebook computers. Great product.PS I called the manufacturer's customer support phone number prior to my purchase. They were very courteous in answering all my questions.
I've owned this case for about 2 months now, and bought it after replacing a cracked screen. I wanted something that would allow me easy access to the click wheel, dock, headphone jack, and hold switch, but also produce good protection to avoid another crack. So far this case is working wonderfully. The plastic sheet used to view the ipod's screen works perfectly. There are no bubbles and it doesn't attract foreign material. Also the belt clip works just fine.Pros: fairly low price, easy to access all ipod's features, good protection, good belt clipCons: the belt clip makes the ipod bulky making it hard to fit in a pocket.
These JBL Speakers have a super sound quality. They come with everything incl. to mount them the way they should be mounted or the way you'd like them. Even all the cables are included. Absolute great and I am considering getting the next larger ones, the SCS-300.5 for more power for another room in the house. Excellent.
I have two players. The more elaborate Creative Zen W and this one for the gym walks and I keep it in my purse when I am stuck somewhere. It is the easiest interface and ssooooo easy to use in the gym. No stopping on machines to move to another song just a click and you maneuver through the menu. Can't be more user friendly. I love that it's light and adaptable and now that they make the plastic clip holder I am in heaven.This is my second I-River and it is making my friends think twice about the cult that is Ipod.
Epson's DuraBrite inks print beautifully, I have to admit, and the printer itself is quiet and fast. However, the reasonable price and colorfast pigment inks are offset by horrendous clogging problems and high usage for the (really not effective) print head cleaning cycles. I have seen numerous problem reports on this and other Epson series printers that use the DuraBrite inks (whether OEM or compatible doesn't seem to be the issue)- it is much harder to keep the nozzles clear on this than my old Stylus Color 740. Also, many people have had problems with the ink pump hoses detaching after the first cartridge replacement. Too bad, I really liked it when it worked.
I purchased a used Walkman knowing it has a faulty charging circuit. The fault made the unit most affordable and since it will be used in a stationary application it will rely on plug-in power. I downloaded the owner's manual and PC software from the Sony website. While I just needed a high-quality CD player, I happily now have a great way to record sound files and super flexibility in how I choose to play them back. A well designed unit at a bargain price.
When ordering the BlueChart Americas I thought I was getting just that. A chart that covered all of the saltwater areas of North America. Unfortunately once opening it and going through the set up process I was only allowed to open up one small geographical area without paying additional fees to open other areas. I was lucky enough to have it cover the area I was intending to travel to immediatley, and will have to decide later if it will be worth it to pay additonal fees for the other areas I will be traveling in. I guess it pays to know the product you are ordering before you order it.
I have been running on the treadmill with the arm band and it works great. Also, the screen protector is nice because the screen seems to pick up some scratches. Would be perfect, but the belt clip is white while everything else is black. This is exactly what I needed for a very inexpensive price.
I'm using this card for my Ricoh GRD2 digital camera to record RAW files.Faster writing speed than Ultra II SDHC I've been using. I'm very pleased :)
This was a birthday gift for my son. It was expensive, but he loves it. He'll be taking it to college in the Fall. He uses it everyday, so I also purchased the extended warranty. It's larger than the iPod, but that doesn't seem to bother him. The screen is much larger making it easier to watch movies, and having the speakers built in is nice. It's a great product.
I'm really amazed about the quality of this projector,vivid color & nice contrast ,you will not regret
Have been using GPS in my RV for about 8 years now. Started with Delorme on my laptop. OK, but cumbersome. Got a Navman ICN550 next. Really loved that unit, solid and extremely functional. However, maps were getting outdated and Navman no longer supports map updates for that particular model. Soooo -- I needed to move on to something else. Have had the HK 300 for a few weeks now. So far, so good. I have had to re-set it a few times and the battery drains rather quickly, even when the unit is not powered up. Maps are good, GPS functions perform well. Screen is very clear, volume is acceptable. MP3 player is OK, but cannot get Windows media player to transfer a playlist. Albums and songs transfer OK. Unit does not like a 4GB SD card, but 2GB card seems to work well. HK promises that map updates will be available in the future. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.POI's seem rather complete. Entering destinations is easy. A nice touch is that unusable letters grey out on the keyboard when entering a street or city name. This makes entry much quicker and easier.The unit has nowhere near the flexibility of my old Navman, but it does a good job getting you where you want to go, as the maps appear to be up-to-date and accurate, and that is what a GPS is all about. In the end, it will all depend on the availability of map up-dates. Failing that it will be all but useless in a few years.I believe one of the reviews I read said you could not charge the battery except with the DC charger. That is incorrect. The unit will charge from the USB port when connected to your home computer. There are so many units out there. You can go nuts reading specs and reviews. I place a lot of stock in user reviews. The HK has good user reviews and this is another one. Will be taking a long RV trip soon and will have the chance to give it a good workout. Will update this review after that trip.12/8/07 UpdateUnit performed very well on a trip from the S.F. Bay Area to Palm Springs. Once in Palm Springs used it in a rental car with an MP3 input. Having directions with music over the car radio was neat. Unit was right on the money with all locations I needed to find. No regrets at all about buying this GPS.
O.K. so I have had this scope for about 3 weeks now and all I have to say is WOW. First, with the pros:1. It has a rock-solid mount (however the scope is a little heavy with the counterweight)2. The generous 130 mm mirror really takes observation to a new level3. It has a setting circle (however, I haven't really gotten around to using it yet)4. I received this scope within a week (sweet indeed!)5. The 2 eyepieces supplied are of good qualityThe Cons (and they are not a big deal at all)1. It takes awhile to get used to an equatorial mount (at least for me it does)2. I was confused with the manual on orienting the telescope correctly (not really an issue because I usually do not polar align the scope, see note below)3. The right ascension (R. A.) fine control cable I received was too short (I took it off and now use the side metal gear)Some of the things I have seen so far include the Pleiades, the Double Cluster, Jupiter (at 130X and great seeing conditions, Jupiter's cloud belts look amazing), Venus, and the Moon. The crown jewel,though, was looking at Orion's Nebula. I could make out fine detail in it's nebulosity; so awesome!I would definitely suggest getting at least a 2X Barlow lens (although the one I got had some dust on the lens, I cleaned it off very carefully and it works like a charm.) Included with the scope is a 25 mm and 10 mm eyepiece, which with the Barlow lens will give you magnifications of 52 and 130 respectively. 130X does not seem much but it's plenty for me (although a little higher magnification would be nice for planet viewing.)I also got a 13% light transmission moon filter which works nice for details on the surface of the moon.I believe this scope can have a tracking motor (for R. A.) attached to it for following objects in the sky. This would be very handy for anyone dabbling in astrophotography.The first telescope I owned was a cheap plastic refractor for ~100 bucks. It did not perform very well but luckily I didn't get discouraged and just worked with what I had. The second scope I acquired was very nice but it used the GoTo motors that just drained batteries! Also, in my opinion, half the fun was lost due to automatic slewing to whatever was up that night. This scope is great however. I believe it to be the perfect portable size (as opposed to a large scope that has to be dismantled or a permanently mounted scope.) With this scope I am usually viewing within minutes. :)Note: I personally like having the eyepiece at eye level when I am viewing; it's the most comfortable to me. However, when slewing the scope in all 4 cardinal directions the eyepiece changes its location inconveniently. I just rotate the tube to accommodate my viewing height. I have to be careful though to keep the tube balanced with the counterweight. I was wondering if they have something to lock the tube into and then turn it somehow on its axis without it sliding.All in all I think this is a great scope for a great price. Overall I am very pleased with the craftsmanship and I plan on doing business with these folks again.
My son bought me this camera for my birthday, just before my wife and I took a 10 day cruise to Spain, Monte Carlo, Italy and Greece. I didn't want to take my more expensive digital camera because I was afraid it would get stolen. So I took this Kodak.I was very pleasantly surprised that the pictures came out really good. It was very easy to use, my rechargeable AA batteries lasted through a whole day of picture taking (hundreds of pics), and the different settings made it foolproof. For a point and shoot camera, this one is great.The menu is very intuitive. It feels good in your hands. The colors are perfect. Koday did a great job on this camera.
No issues. Arrived super quick via Amazon. Plugged it into Geffen Digital Coax to RCA analog converter and it works flawlessly. Great length for behind the tv without creating too much clutter.
I have used this product quite a bit in the last 6 months. I use it both as ear-plugs on long distance motorcycle rides and as a source of music on airplanes.As earplugs, they can get a bit uncomfortable after about 8 hours or so. I wore earplugs for years while serving in the engine rooms of Navy submarines so have some background with various products. These compare favorably with fitted (not customized) rubber-type earplugs and are much more comfortable than the yellow foam types.For both noise reduction and sound reproduction, they are good enough that I rarely use my $350 pair of Bose noise-canceling headphones on flights anymore.
This 10ft Cat6 cable is working fine. The packaging wasn't a disaster, it connects and disconnects easily, and there aren't any dropouts. Streaming 4:2:2 and 4:4:4:4 1080i video (over 300mbps) without issues.
I would give this somewhere between four and five stars. I don't have any experience with the Bose noise canceling headphones, but I have some Bose passive over the ear headphones. The Audio-Technica construction is far more robust. While they have a superb sound, the Bose are surprisingly flimsy. I like the Audio-Technica detachable cord, which can be easily replaced if damaged.The noise canceling function is effective and the sound quality is great with the noise canceling turned on or off. I was surprised that it is slightly better on. The only deficit, in my opinion, is that if the cups were slightly bigger, they would be more comfortable for someone with big ears. My ears are a little crowded inside of them.
Great product, purchased as a Christmas present and it arrived in plenty of time. Has lots of compartments and is adjustable for your camera needs.
The charger itself seemed a little cheap but it works... It will fully charge the BN-VF707, and the BN-VF714. The only problem I had with it was that a BN-VF733 that i had purchased from Mercury Innovations will not fully charge on this charger.. It will only fully charge when charging through the camcorder itself. .. It also has a car adapter which is very convenient
My ipod arrived on time and in great condition. I highly recommend this buyer and all who are looking to buy from them. Thank you for a great product which I give five stars!
This item claims to be a charging unit, but when plugged into IPOD it says it doesn't support charging, but plays over FM just fine.
From what mom has told me this seemed to work for her portable tv. The antenna that came along with it was not as strong and therefore she needed something more long range. This worked.
From point to point get the real facts on what it there by a lable. Big and small tells it all.
This is a great iPod. Plenty of storage. I found out you can't but third party cables to hook up to a TV. They may not work. I could not get the video to work on the TV until I purchased the cables at the Apple store.
I ordered the Canon SD550 right before my vacation and I am sooo happy with my purchase! It is my first digital camera, and although I am your avg point and shoot tourist, I wanted the option of being able to take nice pics using special features.At first I tried looking for a silver-colored camera, which you can get on other sites, but learned that these cameras are manufactured overseas and are intended for international sale only. Therefore, the silver ones are not covered under the Canon USA warranty. So I ordered mine from Amazon and yes, its Champagne color, but its nicer than I expected. In fact, you probably won't even notice the color after you realize what a great camera it is so who cares.The 2.5 LCD screen is great! My friend has the SD100, and the LCD looks puny by comparison. Plus the SD100 and SD550 are practically the same size. I love the fact that the LCD is huge. Definitely get an LCD protector, you can order one for $8 (incl. S/H) from Da Protector website. With the protector, I am not worried at all about damage to the LCD screen. Its pretty solid and scratch-resistant (however, not dust-resistant, so when you're putting the protector on, try to do so in a relatively dust-free environment, otherwise there will be some dust in btwn the protector and the screen).I also ordered the Accessory 2 Kit package from Amazon, which comes with a case and an extra battery (good price, b/c the price of just an extra battery alone is the same, so you might as well go for the case too). You will probably need the extra battery if you are going overseas and don't have an adapter. The battery that the camera comes with is said to last over 100 pics at high resolution. While on vacation (for a week), I charged the battery only once (just in case, but it never reached low), and I probably didn't need to at all. My friend's SD100 battery had to be recharged daily. I was able to take about 160 pics on 1GB memory card (mostly all on the highest resolution, however, probably could've taken more if I didn't take some video clips--about 5). The video feature is great. Not sure how long you can record but one of my clips was over 2 minutes and replaying them on the LCD screen was almost like having a mini TV with me. The sound quality is decent too, but its really a digital camera, not a video camera, so don't expect much.I love the features, it took me about a day to get used to them though. The My Colors features allows you to emphasize certain colors, which I liked, especially for scenic pics. The Macro features lets you take great pictures of anything close up. The Night Feature helpd a lot for sunrises and sunsets. The Stitch Feature (for panaromic use) is kinda difficult to use, you will have to match your pics up on the software and I am lazy and didn't use it. There are a ton of other features, but as long as you play around with it a bit, you'll figure it out.The flap for the USB connector seems kinda weak, I was afraid it would break, but perhaps it was designed this way to appear flimsy but its not? You also need to take out the battery to charge, but honestly, its not really a big deal.So, was my money worth spent? I believe so, considering I am hoping this camera will last me the next 5 years.I know people like lists so here's mine:PROS:-Large LCD screen. Once you see it, you can't get anything less.-Easy to use features (after you get used to it)-Can take over 300 pics on 1GB at highest resolution with NO VIDEO CLIPS. I think when I first set my camera up with nothing taken yet, it was at 323 available pics. So just think how many pics you can take at just medium quality, which is just as good!-If you take a picture of something on portrait view (as opposed to the usual landscape view), it will rotate itself to also show portrait view on the camera.-Battery is strong. Its been 4 days since I charged my camera and still haven't seen low battery message yet. And I've used it to take pics, and to view playbacks many, many times.-Takes gorgeous pics! Everyone said I didn't need anything over 5 pix but I love how sharp my pics came out.-Camera starts up very quickly-You can take continuous pics by setting it to this mode and just keeping your finger on the button (maybe a half sec delay in btwn shots?)-Although it was hard for me to switch from a regular camera to digital, I am soooo happy i did because I can preview the pics and delete the ones that I don't really like, rather than waste a lot of film.CONS:-Definitely need to buy LCD protector and a larger memory card-Battery needs to be taken out to charge, but I don't really find it a problem, some others may-The case does scratch easily, although most of the time I had it in the case, there are a few faint marks on the front-USB cover seems weak, but haven't had any problems so far-When you zoom in on video, it looks grainy. I think it may be because the pixels on the LCD are not enough? I think the SD550 and SD500 have the same amount of pixels, but the SD 550 just has a bigger size screen.-For some reason, I was unable to transfer 1 video clip to my computer. I am not sure why. this is the one that was over 2 minutes.
After doing all the homework, we decided on the Next Generation unit to control our gear stored in a cabinet. We liked the fact that no line of sight is required to the receiver so that can be located in the cabinet as well.Unit instructions are easy to understand despite what some other reviews have stated (READ THEM!) Charge the batteries for the full 36 hours and after a couple of minutes setup, this thing works flawlessly! No lag, no repeat, no problem! I love it when a device works exactly as advertised.Controlling a DirectTV HD/DVR with the transmitter battery installed in the rear position of the remote and receiver set on "B". The base is used in the IR blast mode inside the media cabinet. This is a 433Mhz unit and it is brilliant!Masch - Oak Ridge, Missouri
I give these little routers a thumbs up! I've had absolutely no problems with mine whatsoever for the last year, and just bought one for my son. They're easy to set up, 15-20 minutes just like everyone says. I use the port forwarding feature to serve my webcam realtime up to my web site. Works well behind the "gateway" that DirecTV DSL provides for static ip. As for long cable runs, my longest is about 125ft. I do use high quality cat6 rated cable, connectors and blocks for all my wiring, you get what you pay for in those respects.. [cheap] patch cables? forget about it! ;)
I purchased the Worgroup Switch because I wanted everyone on my home network to be able to use my network-ready All-in-one graphic printer, yet I wanted it next to my machine in the basement. Instead of running another long cable from my router on my second floor, I added the switch near my basement computer and attached the original network cable from my computer to the Workgroup Switch and then added my computer and the printer with short cables to the Workgroup Switch. There were no software modifications required.I've noticed no slowdown on the network and I'm very happy with the solution.
Great sounding portable speakers for the ipod. FM radio is almost useless, can not seem to pull in many FM stations with the included antenna. But for use with my ipod touch it sounds fantastic. Could use a carrying case since the beautiful black finish seems to scratch and smug very easily.
I like to listen to ebooks, mostly Audible and OverDrive Media, and this player is one of the few affordable ones that will play both formats. OverDrive books are broken into roughly hour-long sections and this player goes seamlessly from one section to the next. I usually get one approximately one 12-hour book out of each battery.
These are very well-made metal detecting headphones for the price. They work fine for coin and relic hunting, although you may want a pair with higher ohms for nugget hunting. Garrett makes good products.
Could not find a unit at this price that had more on it and I was thrilled enough with all of its features to buy 3 (one for each of my sons for Christmas). I had bought the first 2 at Meijer and could not find a third until I found this one on Amazon. I am nervous because I aleady had to bring one back to Meijer. After only 2 weeks one was making a VERY loud noise, like an alarm clock and went back to Meijer. Unfortunately we only saved one box so I am hoping the others don't break too. If you buy save your box and receipt.
I use these to terminate unused coax ports. That improves your coax network performance and blocks eletromagnetic interference (EMI) and dust on those ports. Some of the terminators came with bent center conectors. I gently straighted them with needle nose pliars. This is not uncomon but strongers center conductors would help keep this from happening. Coax connected to devices (such as set top boxes) are automatically terminated.
Konka is the biggest TV manufactuer in China(One of the bigger DVD makers too). China as the biggest TV market(and one of the biggest electronic market) in the world is also the most competitive market with all the Japanese and domestic companies fighting over it. Konka made their name in China with quality and price, winning customers back from Sony and Panasonic and Toshiba and JVC, going from a tiny outfit ten years ago to one of the biggest company in China, and now they are in the US! It's a exciting fresh force in the US electronic landscape. But because of its novelty, and lack of promotion, not much American people know it. But trust me, they sell tens of millions of TV sets(and other electronics) in China every year, they are famous and big, and they can be trusted.
the only negative is the small amount of adjustment available to set it to the width of my eyes. They don't just fall into place. But they are a small type of binocular, so I guess it could be somewhat expected. Other than that, they have a clear and crisp view.
I think the IRIVER is far better than the i pod in any comparison...and your company supplying iriver products is amazing. thank you and keep up the good work.
OCZ Platinum 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - RetailThe OCZ Platinum 2GB kit came in a simple blister pack that can be re-sealed. I installed the two sticks (2x 1GB) into a Dell and it automatically detected and set the correct timings (based on SPD data I presume). I ran the latest Sisoft Sandra and observed the memory timings are listed as 2.5-2-3-2-5, rather than the advertised 2-3-2-5 on Newegg and other sources. Apparently the CAS latency is only 2.5 versus the advertised 2.0 at least with this motherboard. The RAM worked well but I didn't see how I could justify paying a premium for "performance" when It really didn't offer anything substantial over generic 184-pin DDR RAM other than OCZ quality/reliability. The weight of each memory stick is noticeably heavy due to the addition of the heat spreaders. This won't be a problem for most desktop users, but the LAN party folks who like to shed as much weight from their rigs should take notice.Newegg's Egg Saver shipping took 6 calendar days to deliver the RAM, and the OCZ rebate requires a postmark date within 12 calendar days from the date of purchase.Pros: Easy to install, cool looking heat spreaders. OCZ quality.Cons: Auto SPD settings will default to CAS of 2.5 on certain motherboards.Overall: This RAM kit was still priced competitively with other brands, but I don't see any incentive to buying it over a more generic OCZ model since the CAS latency defaults to 2.5 instead of 2.0. This memory went out of style years ago, so I doubt many people will even pay attention to this review. OCZ appears to make robust memory so I am not too disappointed.
A pretty decent camera for the price. The small size is a huge plus! But if you're looking for top-notch picture quality and a big zoom, probably best to go with a bit higher-end model.
Well, I'm not a professional photographer. As a matter of fact, I bought my first DSLR camera 1 week ago (a Nikon D7000) and bought this lens together, to get the Amazon/Nikon discount, and boy, I have to say I don't regret it at all! This is an awesome lens! I took it to a baseball game and a football game and I could get pretty close-up pictures! It could be a bit faster, but for this price, that's ok. If you need a complementary lens for your kit, take it!
I read somewhere that Bujold had been accused of leaving religion out of Barrayar; well, she makes up for it here.This is a fantasy novel, but the realistic underpinings are not hard to spot: Isabella of Castile, Ferdinard of Aragon, and the reunification of Spain. The Moors, here called the Roknari, are given Viking characteristics.If we were in fanboy-land, which fortunately, we're not, the hero would be a cynical mercenary. But Bujold's in charge, so we get an awkward man who without being unworldly, is helplessly virtuous. A not very popular notion these days, virture being thoroughly out of style, but at least Bujold does not give us ye olde 'virtuous characters are so difficult to make interesting' rationale. She has no difficulty at all in making Cazaril interesting, mainly because she actually has imagination.The humour is more oblique than in many of the Vorkosigan books, but then it's also more subtle (I particularly liked Cazaril's assurance to Betriz that the villain is making up to her for political reasons.)I've seen plenty of faked-up religions in fantasy novels; but this is one of the few I found convincing, even fascinating. The scene where Cazaril meets his goddess is particularly good. Since I didn't much like "The Spirit Ring" I didn't expect to like this novel as much as I did. Highly recommended.
Firstly, I would like the say that the seller, Straight Trading, Inc, has excellent shipping. I received my micro sdhc, within a few days,compared to other online discount electronic dealers, that take a couple of weeks.As far as the Micro SDHC, it works great with both my cell phone and laptop, with the included adapter. I was glad that it worked on both, because depending on the model of your cell phone and or laptop, it may or may not work, but I had no problem with mine, since my cell phone has a SDHC logo on it, which indicates that it's compatible with SDHC cards. My laptop is a newer laptop and therefore, I believe that most newer models are compatible and can read SDHC cards.So, if you are considering purchasing this for your electronic device, make sure that your device is compatible with SDHC cards, otherwise, just buy a SD card with 2 gigs. This card otherwise is great.
The stand has exactly the look and quality it claims and I expected. It really blends with both my iMac and my extra monitor. Height is just perfect and lets me store my backup disk or my keyboard beneath.IT WAS A GREAT BUY!!!
This is a great carrying case for the Sony Cyber-Shot. It fits the camera, the charger, and has a cute little pocket on the front for any extra batteries or memory cards. In the front pocket, their is a net to hold the small memory cards. The strap is removable, and the case fits easily into a purse. It is soft so it will not scratch the camera. It also has a great price. The only complaint I have is it is not really stylish. But it works great for its purpose.
It broke after two months of use, I have been waiting for 5 weeks for linksys to send me a replacement, I had to buy another switch I could not leave my business with out a network for that long, not recommended for business.
This arm band is great. Does not slide off my arm. The holdster is secure, and it has a plasic thing to hold the head phone wire
bought in June 2010 ..have been using the 16gig class 6 card withPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Silver)no problems to date .. works in still & video modes ..also been using with HD video cameraPanasonic HDC-TM700K Hi-Def Camcorder with Pro Control System & 32GB Flash (Black)no problems to date ..when i ordered this the frustration package was approx $1 more then retail .. i ordered this on a friday for overnight Sat delivery because i was leaving for Trinidad on sunday AM ..At 2pm Sat i called fedex to ask when would it be delievered ? they could not find the package .. 4PM Fedex called me, they found the package in their conveyer system = they said the package was too small( note: ship package was approx 1/2 the size of pic shown here on Aug 28, 2010 ).. Fedex said no trucks were available to deliver it, i didn't have time to pick it up = Fedex then sent it by taxi (at no cost to me).. i will not order frustration packaging on very small items again .. have ordered it with hard drives and no problems .. all comes down to size of shipping package ..
When I first installed this burner, it worked great, but after about 10 months, it has deteriorated in quality to the point where it is almost dead. It burns coasters about 75% of the time, and when it does work, it usually burns at about 12x max. Of course the warranty ended right when the problems started occurring, and tech support was absolutely awful. Stay away from this unit unless you don't mind buying a new one every year.
Don't waste your money if you expect full functioning line. Does not transfer caller-ID data. Probably OK for a basic extension.
I have a Cablevision HD box and an Apple TV connected to this. It unfortunately won't automatically switch between the two. However, the manual button on top is no problem, and it is a small enough device to simply sit on top of my cable box. Other's have complained about the blue light -- I actually think the blue light is a great effect from inside the cabinet. It is a very deep shade of blue, and it is no brighter than the other lights on my receiver...Finally, it is a little hard to discern from the photo, but it comes with a great little stand that holds it up off of whatever you set it on. This is especially handy to help dissipate heat from whatever you place it on.
Very handy little USB mouse for my laptop. It winds around itself in a built in slot. Well thought out. The cord may be short for some, but I think it is perfect for my laptop.
I'm quite pleased with my purchase. The wall plate and connectors are good quality. It comes nicely packaged but with assembly required. The assembly was no big deal. I got all the connectors mounted in the plate in about five minutes.
Why are there so many opposing views on the Bose system, 1 star and 5 stars? How can so many listeners have such divergent opinions?I use the Bose as a surround system for my TV, and they are adequate. It is easy for a living room to look cluttered with 5 large black speakers, and Bose was the first to make inobtrusive satellite speakers, in both black and white. With white walls, it destroys the room appearance to have 5 black boxes hanging off the walls. Yes the Bose satellites can't reproduce lower midrange, yes the "subwoofer" is really just a woofer, making the mid-lows sound like they're coming from a corner of the room. But the system disappears in the room, and the overall effect is fairly satisfying unless you're listening to music, when these faults are more obtrusive.Even today, when I look at competing surround systems, there are a few small white satellites, but the stands seem to come only in black. And Bose stands are $60, with other brands $200 and up. Bose offers floor, wall and ceiling mounts in both colors.Perhaps Bose is just a marketing company, but they appear to be giving people what they want. It's like at a restaurant, some people are just concerned with the food, but others are swayed by the overall experience. Don't dump too hard on Bose.
This is a Hi8 tape. If you have a camera that uses Hi8 then you know what you're getting in to here. If you're new to the whole thing then: welcome, it's a really grainy and wonderful world of tape.
The technical data for this product on Amazon mentions "Write Speed" of "50X". Which translates to 7.5Mbps, sounds too good to be true. Check it out on buy.com - they mention write speed of 1.2Mbps - that is just 8X. That makes me wonder if it's gonna work with videop shooting on digital cameras. Also, no mention of speed for other Viking SD cards (256M/ 512M) on amazon!
This was my first mp3 and I'm very happy with it. It's a nice compact size so I can slip it in my pocket and has all the features I need, and more than I expected for something so cheap. I know some have had trouble getting radio reception, but I haven't so far, I've gotten all the stations in our area, one of my favorite features. It has an easy replaceable AAA battery so you don't have to worry about charging it. It was very simple to start using, which was good since this was my first time, and I had it full and ready to go in just a few minutes.I kinda wish it was a 1GB since I've already loaded this one, but for the price and just starting out, the 512MB is just enough. The navigation took me a little bit to figure out, but overall it's pretty simple. It's all sorted into genre, CD, Artist, etc. Very nice.I've been telling my family they should get one to start out with. So far it's been a great buy and I'm very happy with it.
I am not a sound expert, actually pretty much a newbie to audio equipment. Which means I can't complain about the speaker wire being too thin or receiver missing certain functions that I don't understand and will probably never use. My opinion is based what small knowlege I have on audio/video equipment.I liked...+ Simple installation - I actually set this up in 1/2 hour, I had to cut the rear speake wire to use existing wire but that's about it. All the speaker wires were color coded and back of unit was clearly marked.+ 5 Discs - I didn't realize how useful this was until I actually used it.+ Heavy - the main unit was darn heavy and so were the speakers. I usually grade A/V equipment's quality by its weight. I know it sounds dumb but I just don't understand why some units are huge but empty inside.+ Looks good - it's got a nice finish and doesn't look cheap. It doesn't look like $1,000 set but it sure looks worth more than $240+ Sound - I had a yamaha receiver and set of speakers that were more than 10 years old and I didn't have a subwoofer. OK, you can just guess what happened next. Sound was crisp and clear.I didn't like...+ No Audio Out? What the... - I bougth a projection TV last year and I think it has good speakers in them. I looked and looked but could not find audio out. Just video out, what the.... wasted fine speaker on TV. Maybe I could buy a TV w/o a speaker at cheaper price next time.+ Remote - it's functional and it packed everything that you need. It's really non-complex looking remote. However, some functions require you to joggle around such as audio and subtitle of dvd. I use this function alot and seperate button would been a plus.+ Aux - this unit only offers 2 Aux in, and I tell you 2 is not enough these days. I have the Dish, VCR (for my kid's VHS tapes), PS 2, and Karaoke machine. I have a selector unit but I think A/V quality degrade when it passes through this thing.If you're looking for beginner set of Home Theater in a Box and don't want to spend lots of $, this unit will be it.
This unit meets all my MP3 needs with only a minimum of problems. I wanted one so I could use it at work and in the car and for the most part it exceeded my expectations. Good quality sound and battery life. I have noticed a couple problems though.For some reason it can't seem to read one certain song I have in MP3 format, (of course it is one of my favorites.) It skips to the beat, though that is the only one I have found to date. The only major problem shows up when using the external power adapters. With the 12 volt adapter plugged in there is a high pitched whine even without the vehicle running and with either adapter the sound of the unit reading and indexing the disk is rather annoying. This doesn't happen on battery power so perhaps it is due to the power supply's output of 4.5VDC when the unit only requires 3VDC.Overall I would have given it a 5 if not for these problems.
I'm using it as we speak...It's working perfectly.I have no complaints.And a great price.I'm happy with this purchase and would highly recommend.
The lens hood came as fast as possible, and the packaging was excellent, so I was back taking photographs only a few days after losing (still a mystery how that happened) the original. I am very pleased both with the product and with the dealer's service.
This item works as advertised. No problems with it - worth the purchase price. :-)
The total time from unpacking to completed installation was about one hour. Easy to use and setup. Compact design so does not take up a lot of space. The instructions (yes, I read them!) are easy to understand and follow. If you have any strange setup requirements, they are either convered in the manual or on the Linksys web site.It is a pity that they do not include a cable to connect between the modem and the router.
Lite and portable. Great picture quality.Right-light system works better than expected.Overall outstanding.
Crucial ram is one of the best available, and it works great in my system. Completely satisfied with it, and will continue to buy from this company. There is only one thing that would stop me. If I can find ram of similar quality, made in America. This is made in China.
Within one week, the printer produced a first page with toner residue all over it every time it went to print from idle. Calls to Brother were answered within 15 minutes, but the solutions did not work. The printer unit (but not toner nor drum) is being replaced by charge card hold and cross shipment.This is the first time I have had trouble with the many printers I have so soon after I bought it. I lack confidence in this manufacturer
I have used this card, and filled it with photos on more than one occaision since I got it, with videos and still photos and all look great!
Hands down the best desktop/laptop webcam I have used. Video and audio quality are fantastic at default levels. I also appreciate the travel case and stand (when using it as a desktop WC). Clip works great on my Thinkpad. The drivers did not automatically install via the CD process; however, I was able to do it manually with zero issues. HIGHLY recommend this webcam ... nice job Logitech and nice job Amazon for the price and free shipping.
This product is a great deal at its current price, but you get what you pay for, and the sound quality is much too poor for me personally to use this transmitter on a regular basis in my area.
Very slow (1 hour) to copy to it a folder containing 212 MB of data (5538 files, 1752 folders) with Windows XP.Zipping up the files into a single ZIP file, it can be copied in about 3 minutes. So there is an issue with the number of files/folders.This problem does not happen with Windows 2000.Reading the copied files is fast enough (about 3-4 minutes) under WinXP (or Win2000).Deleting the files under Windows XP would have taken even longer (about 2 hours), so I re-format it instead (a few seconds).This problem does not happen with Windows 2000.Thanks to a great message from &quot;samthewebman&quot; he found that re-formatting the USB drive as NTFS instead of FAT32 (default) or FAT, resolved the problem in his case (another brand of Flash Drive). I will try this tonight.
This radio is the best radio I have ever bought and used for shortwave radio listening. This radio is the best A+ radio for long wave radio broadcast DXing on the east coast (6PM to 3AM) and west coast (3AM to 6AM) depending on space weather conditions. You can receive LW stations from overseas from Europe, North Africa, and Asia with no problems without the need for a loop antenna or outdoor long wire like other portable radios require. This depends on where you live on the east coast or west coastal areas. The AM reception is great and has great selectivity and sensitivity on LW and AM. The shortwave radio reception is good, but could of been better it requires a good antenna such as the supplied wire antenna. The FM reception is great, but could of been better. It comes with the necessary accessories, your average everyday earbuds, shortwave wire antenna, and AC adapter. Main thing that bugs me that this radio takes too many AA batteries like around 6 AA's, but they do last long all night.
I purchased this radio back in March 2007. Clearly, it is 100% terrific. However, apparently I am going to have to toss it in the trash on February 17, 2009 when digital television hits the airwaves. A total pity!Incidentally, in March 2007, this radio cost me $15.44 plus shipping. I guess the increased cost is to cover its new "antique" status.
Great wallet, very sturdy and compact. The sleeves are thicker than other wallets making tearing less apt. Dealing with Amazon.com is care free and secure with quick delivery.
Hi,I brought this product 5 months ago it is working in excellent condition. I had got no problem in using this product and also it is upto mark with other brands.If you are looking camcored for family functions, this is excellent camcored with required features.With me i told another 4 friends who had purchased, they had no problem in the use and also the product is excellent condition. This experince i am giving after use for 5 months.
So far so good. (knock on wood) Compaq is a brand I normally shy away from, but this time around they offered a good value ($... before the $... rebates [local retailer]). I love the power of this notebook. The built-in 802.11b works great with my home network after a very lengthy call with tech support. (hold time wasn't too bad, just the troubleshooting) All is well now. I like the features: floppy, CDRW/DVD,fire-wire port, 3 USB 2.0 ports,Wi-Fi, 1 PCMCIA slot, and decent 2.5hr battery. So far, I would recommend it!
I am old school and do not use MP or IPOD because I use hearing aids and using them make one or the other kind of useless. I have a small music libary of country music so I listen to it on my car cd player and the unit I have takes these Pioneer JD612Vs. I ordered several so I can make up magazines and have them available for use instead of loading the only one I got with the player. These new magazines work beautifully and will get more later on. Thanks a bunch
I bought Creative Zen Nano Plus upon the recommendation of my brother who is pretty savvy when it comes to technology. It is the smallest MP3 player on the market that I am aware of and seems to be reasonably priced. I love that it comes with the arm band; great for exercising. I'd have liked there to be a bit more memory; 500 songs sounds like a lot but it fills up fast and also you may not even get that many if the song file is a larger one. I was able to fit about 250 songs. Despite that one little drawback I am satisfied and must say that as my first purchase it is a great one overall. Would like to compare to the iPod Nano; the iPod Nano has 4 times the space but it also costs almost $200 more. It may be worth it for a longer term investment.
I am very impressed by how well this iTrip works. I used it on a road trip around canada and northern minnesota and for most of that time I was able to stay on the 87.9 frequency. There was only one time I had to scramble to find a new one, and even then it was a lot easier to set than the older iTrip mini I had before.
DVDs and Hi-def programming appears life like and at the price got a better deal than comparable TV's. Simple Menus and lots of connection options, two HDMIS slots. Can't ask for more
I bought this device to control my AV Receiver, DVR, TV, Media Center PC and Playstation 3. The device is simple to setup using your PC. The problem I found was the buttons are too small and not positioned for easy access. The DVR controls (which are used 90% of the time) are to close together and it's almost impossible to discern the button by feel. After a week I gave up and got the Harmony One which I love!
these are small but have a powerful set of speakers, shocking how good they are
None of the DVDs I took out of the 50pack are of good quality. I must have thrown a bunch already as the disc skips and gives problem when reading back. I recorded the same image on other brands of DVD-Rs and they are fine.
I received this product the day after I ordered it. The product was brand new, the price was very reasonable, and the shipping time can't be beat. Color was vibrant and the cartridges last a reasonable amount of time before needing to be replaced. I would order this again.
This camera has a built in zoom lens. If the lens breaks, you don't have a camera anymore. My lens is failing to zoom and now I have to buy a new camera although the rest of the camera works fine. It's money down the drain. Before the zoom malfunction, the camera took great pictures on a perfect day, but night time, indoor, and action pictures were almost always blurry even if you put it on the night time, indoor, or action settings. Also, the macro doesn't focus as close as I expected. That's something I should have known when I spec'd the camera though. I liked the swivel view finder.
This (and it's super cheap little brother) are some of the most hyped items in audiophile land. I approached the super-T with skepticism: I mean it's a 10 wpc amp with a cheesy outboard power supply. How good could it be? The answer is very good indeed. In my setup with Athena AS-B1.2 (super cheap $99 speakers with high 90db sensitivity), very good speaker wire (Straightwire Maestro - yes it's worth more than the rest of the system - but it was lying around) and a G4 iPod with losslessly compressed rips the music is forceful, tuneful, and involving. This combo's strengths are jazz, female vocals, folk, pop, and small ensemble classical stuff. Hard rock and orchestral stuff sounds a little small. Its zone of competency is very wide, however - and within it bass is rich with great pace. Trebles are sweet and extended. The midrange is lush and tube-like with incredible presence. Vocalists sound like they're in the room and I frequently stop what I'm doing (the system is in my kitchen - so I'm usually cooking) to listen - a very good sign. This level of musicality at this price is outstanding. This system blows away my mid-level system of Dynaco Stereo 70 amp, NHT model Zeros. I swapped the Dynaco (a classic tube amp with 35 wpc) into the kitchen system and immediately noticed the loss of bass impact and high end clarity I enjoyed with the Sonic Impact.Caveats? First of all - it's a very low powered amp. That means you must use very efficient speakers or it will not bloom. Second, your output is only as good as the source. Make sure you use a source with great resolution or you're just wasting your time.I've heard you can upgrade the power supply and get better sound. It wouldn't surprise me. This unit begs to be tweaked in general. I can attest it sounds great out of the box. This isn't a true integrated amp. It offers only one input. The only controls are a volume knob and a power button. For me this is ideal. You don't need a pre-amp! The cheaper Sonic Impact T amp doesn't have binding posts (uses clips) and has a plastic body, lacks power supply and smaller on-board caps. It's meant to be battery powered. It's also only $40 - but tweaking is mandatory on that unit (you'll need to add a power supply at minimum - and those speaker wire binding clips are real downer). There's a new prettier version of the cheap unit - but it's still a battery powered less robust unit. This one has no capacity for battery power, comes with a decent power supply and a beefy extruded aluminum case and big serious binding posts and beefy caps. I think the extra money is well spent. You can use this one for an audiophile rig right out of the box. You can tweak this one too - it's so easy to get to the circuit board and replace the outboard power supply - but it isn't necessary at all.Considering that the Sonic Impact/Athena AS-B1.2 system is less than $250 and rivals serious systems - I don't see any competition as a stay-at-home iPod system from the purpose-built iPod systems. A CD/DVD player would also make an excellent front end. Is this a giant killer? I don't know. I didn't put it up agains the ARC Classic 60 in my family room. I don't think it's fair to put a $140 amp up against kilo-buck gear. In the sub $1000 price range it's a monster and a paradigm shifter - even given its limitations. If you listen to the right music - and have the right ancillary gear, you will not be disappointed.(addendum - I posted this as a comment - but feel that it adds to the review):I can't leave well enough alone. I have two other music systems in my house - the Super-Zero/Dynaco Stereo 70 system mentioned above, and a home theater setup with a Yamaha HTR-5860/Gallo Micro w/the Gallo woofer sphere. The Sonic Impact Super-T/Athena system is cheaper than these other two and is more musical and involving than either. The Sonic Impact really has lush tube-like timbres with nice solid bass and a very refined treble. The Dynaco lacks a bit of clarity by comparison and the Yamaha lacks both the refined treble and the lush mid band. The Yamaha is very representative of basic cheap solid state amps - the principle competition at this price range. Listening to the Yamaha isn't a chore - although you have to be careful to turn off all that filtering garbage that I tend to throw on to TV and movies - as it utterly trashes musical playback. The Yamaha has excellent bass. The treble band has a bit of grain, however, and doesn't feel effortless or sweet. It's not bad, it just doesn't totally sing. The mid range also feels competent, until you compare it to tubes - or a tube-like amp like the Super-T. The Yamaha's mid band is neat and clean, but is without a trace of romance or glow. It lacks that voluptuous quality that brings tingle and thrill. The genius of the Super-T is that it does that tingle and thrill mid band thing kinda like expensive audiophile amps at a budget price. The Athena's blow away the little Gallos too. Note - the little Gallos like power and don't light up well with the Super-T. That's the main issue with the Super-T - you must find some really sensitive speakers. The more sensitive the better.
I've owned my share of universal remotes over the years, and in the end none of them have lived up to their promise. My audio/video configuration is "upper end" - a best-of-breed mixture of components from various manufacturers.Based on reviews I'd seen on this remote, I purchased it from Amazon. Like another reviewer mentioned here, the Amazon price is amazing - don't know how, but makes it all the better.Finally, with the Harmony, I have found a remote that is truly universal. I have been able to get rid of all other remotes and replace them with one simple, small device.Basic setup is extremely simple - register and login to the website, enter the make/model of each component, then define the tasks you want to do (eg. watch television, play a video, watch a dvd...). All is done through a series of "Wizards" that prompt you through the process.If you don't know your make/model number, you can press a few buttons on your existing remote, and let the Harmony figure out what you have.What makes this remote different? Several things, in my opinion:1) Task-based menu structure and context-sensitive buttonsOrganizes functions into tasks, which consist of the components required, and the actions that will take place. For example, "Watch a DVD" turns on the TV and selects the proper input, turns on the receiver and sets it to DVD mode, turns on the DVD and optionally starts playing.Each task also defines button activities (for example, which buttons control which component), as well as contexts (eg. control mode vs. menu mode vs. number entry). All very intuitive *** AS LONG AS YOU DOWNLOAD THE USER MANUAL FROM THE HARMONY WEBSITE ***. (The printed manual is way to brief, and doesn't discuss the button functions for each mode.)You can easily add additional commands for each/any component to a given action (start/stop). And, you can customize menus and buttons.2) Internet-based setup wizards and remote control learningYou can easily extend the capabilities of the default tasks by learning any additional remote control functions you might want. In this scenario, the web site prompts you through the process, and the Harmony remote reads the remote control commands, storing them on the web site.3) Internal state variablesTransparent to the user, this allows the remote to remember the various settings a device was in. For example, what input is the TV currently on? Is the receiver on or off? Was a DVD playing or paused?This provides a significant measure of intelligence to the remote, way beyond what "macros" do. And, if the components get out of sync there is an interactive context-sensitive "Help" button that prompts you through each item (eg. is the TV on? is it displaying the right input? ...) to get things back correctly.4) XML-based programming for advanced customizationIf you have any programming experience, customizing this remote beyond the wizards is a snap. It uses XML tags to embed commands and logic. The Harmony website has a series of detailed documentation on this, although it's not complete in all areas. Tech support for these features is oustanding however, with very quick turnaround to questions.Support from the manufacturer is outstanding: toll-free phone support, as well as email. They are constantly upgrading their website functionality (unlike another observation here, you can re-run the setup wizards as often as you want). And, they support both Windows and MacOSX!
This is the best CD Player I have ever owned. It has sound better than any of the other CD Players out there. They might sound similar but once you put in some songs with deep bass you will tell a difference. I doesn't go that loud with the headphones included but you can get some other ones. It also has &quot;resume&quot; so that you start off exactly where you left off. Plus, Philips is a quality name brand so you will be using this for awhile. My friend has one and hers has been dropped off her upstairs deck into the bushes! It still works perfect. I highly reccommend this one.
the sound quality of this product is good for this price. but i do not recommend this product for those who wear eye-glasses. it's a bit difficult to wear this pair with eye-glasses. and if you are looking for the best headphones for this price, try sony's MDR-E828LP. MDR-E828LP has better sound quality, clear deep sound and sharp high sound. and MDR-E828LP can get nicely along with eye-glasses, too.
WARNING: If you want the latest map for free, you'll need to purchase later models, which are, according to the website (7-8-09):* TomTom GO 930/730* TomTom ONE (30-Series)* TomTom XL (30-Series)* All newer TomTom devicesThe materials that came with this product mislead you into thinking you'll get the latest map for free, but it ain't true! Other than that, I'm really impressed with this device.My Motorola W385, which isn't listed as a supported bluetooth phone, has been working fine (except for one exception: one day, it wouldn't stay connected for very long!). However, it can be tough to understand the caller's voice if you're on the highway. I haven't tried porting the voice through the FM or through the line-out tape converter yet, though.
For heights above 20', lighter is better, especially when the strong winds come. Reception is excellent at 60-70 miles (located on a hill top). Picks up channels from the sides too, just not as far.
I've used my Palm Case protector for about 90 days. Still looks like new. Great cushioning for my Palm. No need to remove my unit for use, and the case has helped my Palm from accidentally getting turned on when I shove it into my bag.
I needed an answering machine with two mailboxes to replace another of another brand that failed. The SOUTHWESTERN BELL FA-970 Digital Answering does as intended. It's a little tricky to learn to shut the machine off when picking up as it starts answering, and it's loud; but I have no problem hearing it or with the quality of recording.
Bought together with a Kodak Z812IS here at Amazon. It works amazing. Have never taken any corrupted picture out of it. Delivers a lot of space for the HD video from the cammera. I recommend this product
i recieved this product it a matter of days. when i got it i quickly put one of my old vhs-c cassettes that have been stored away just waiting to be watched. Finally i got to see my familys home videos again, im so happy. this adapter is so much better then the one my aunt had which required batteries. just know that this adapter does use the 8mm cassettes.
This is by far the coolest portable video player or MP3 player I've owned, which is saying something because I always want the latest & greatest.After using an iPod (some version or another) for the past several years, I would worried that I'd have to tinker too much to get this to work. As a busy working professional, I didn't want to have to fiddle too much with the device - just wanted it to be plug and play.It really couldn't be easier. I own a MacBook Pro, so I attach it like a portable hard drive and just drag and drop files onto the Archos. I don't have to sync to Windows Media Player. I can also easily attach & grab files from my work PC or other Windows PC in the house.I have 25 GB of music, all my photos, 40 to 60 hours of video (AVI format), data backup, etc. on this baby and there is still 98 GB left! It's insane that so much is packed into such a little device.Yeah, it's bigger than an iPod touch, but it has 10 TIMES the capacity. It is fast, intuitive, and bright and crystal clear - it's almost like having a laptop to go around with you - a laptop that only has the fun features, and not the work stuff :-) I didn't even have to read the manual, it's very intuitive.You can watch photo slideshows to music. It doesn't seem to let you listen to music & browse the web at the same time, though. The on-board speakers aren't the best ever, but it's cool they are there in case you are caught without headphones.Yeah, I had to pay $30 extra for the WiFi, but I knew this going into the purchase. It's not like Archos hides the fact that some plug-ins are extra. The Opera browser on this thing is great. The screen resolution is vastly superior to any portable device I've owned. This makes the tiny text on websites readable even from a distance. The browser does tabbed browsing and loads complicated web pages like ESPN with no problems. Way better than the WiFi on a PDA, for example.You can read PDF documents. An addition of Widgets is scheduled for release soon, which will add Calendar, Weather, etc. functionality. Can't wait!I don't really know why some the reviews are so negative. It almost scared me off from buying, but it was just too cool to pass up. This really is the coolest thing out there right now that I have seen. And this is coming from an iPod lover and Mac owner, not a person who likes to trash anything that isn't made by Apple.Fear not! If you have $400 to drop on this and about $60-$100 for add-ins, you will be "geeking out" as much as I am.UPDATE: While the widget feature is nice (weather, currency converter, news, etc)... the coolest unexpected feature of the Archos (beyond what's above) is the fact I can store almost 100 movies and several seasons of TV shows and have it docked to my main 55" TV. [Note: Requires DVR Dock - $80 accessory]. I can easily call up any movie or show from my catalog without having to find the DVD. Also, we've used the DVR Dock as a pass-through to a 500 GB hard drive that we can access as well. What is very nice is the Archos serves a place in our home entertainment system all the time, not just when I am traveling. I also really like being about to use the travel DVR dock [about $30 accessory] to connect to the TV in my hotel room (using included AV cables) so that I can watch what I like and not have to rely on what happens to be on that night.
I purchased this trac case for my husbands garmin and he loves it! It was a gift and arrived timely! Thanks!
Just picked it up and everything seems great. Tested various output and it's both crisp and speedy.Strongly recommended.
These work great - I haven't had any problems. Great sound quality, they work perfectly with lightscribe, too. No coasters yet!
THIS BAG IS A PERFECT FIT FOR A KODAK EASY MAX Z990. EVERYTHING FITS INCLUDING AN EXTRA AC/DC CHARGER WITH BATTERIES. GREAT CASE. DEFINITELY WORKS FOR ME.
Shipped as-is the vgn-a190 is less than a powerhouse of a computer. However, this can be easily corrected.1. Install two gigs of RAM (go to memoryx.com and check prices, hi-end "gaming" RAM is also a possibility, depending on your budget).2. Install a Hitachi 7200rpm 80gb (or 100gb) Travelstar 7K100 HDD (check zipzoomfly.com and newegg.com for best prices)3. Load Windows XP Pro (SP2)4. Run Opera or Firefox as your browser/email solutions (to avoid virusesDo these few simple things and your 17" WUXGA VGN-A190 will turn from a mere large work horse into a fire breathing hi-speed beast.You may also wish to bump up the shared video memory from 64mb to 128mb. This is easily done by entering into the bios set up.All the best to you!
The headphones deliver exactly what they promised, superior clarity, tight bass, and just overall great hard hitting sound. I have read reviews from other people saying that these headphones are only great for rock music and nothing else, this is not true these headphones are great for all kinds of music, especially when you can change the equalizer settings to better suit your music. I am very pleased with this purchase and I feel like this product is a great in terms of cost vs. value, its priced about right and its delivers better sound then a lot of the more expensive models out there. When I listen to music with these I easily have up to ten EARGASMS. The one thing the other reviews were right about however, is that these headphones are not designed for comfort and may irritate your ears a bit in the beginning but you quickly get used to them. The only drawback is that there is a lot of sound that leaks out because of the design, so these are more for at home use, but to the true audiophile that is irrelevant because you just want great sounding headphones to enjoy your music sessions. These headphones sound great with iphones/blackberrys, mp3 players, laptops, etc. No matter what they sound great, i use them primarily on the laptop and they are fantastic, I have yet to try them with an amp which would probably take them to a whole other level. ORGASMIC CANS!
I bought a Bose Lifestyle 35 system in Denver, CO, at the Cherry Creek Mall Bose Outlet. Prior to purchase, I was brought into a sound studio in the store to listen to &quot;the system&quot;. It sounded pretty impressive. I brought the unit home, hooked it up and listened. Honestly, I had a hard time telling whether the Bose system or my television speakers were on. Very disappointed. I turned up the volume a bit (about 75% of max) and the center cube speaker blew. Very disappointed. I did some research and learned a lot. Bose does not publish a lot of the specs one would expect to be published on any audio system, let alone such an expensive one. People in the field think poorly of Bose quality and value, period. I called Bose Headquarters, the store in Denver, and a local dealer inquiring about returning the unit. I was told I must drive the unit back to Denver (250 miles from my home, over the mountains, in the snow) to return it, which I did. When I did, the store manager informed me that there is a mail-in return policy and I didn't need to waste an entire day, let alone drive so far in such conditions. He asked if there was anything else I was unhappy about (besides the salesgirl not informing me that I was to receive a free Wave Radio with the purchase; by the way, I liked the Wave Radio a lot but it is also overpriced), and I asked him if the system in the demo studio in the store is the same system I purchased. I mean, after all, they shine pretty spotlights on it and completely lead you to believe that's what you're listening to. &quot;I don't believe anyone said that to you, did they?&quot; was my response. Unbelievable. It turns out that what you hear in the studio is a specially recorded track (made by the designers of the system to accentuate the strengths and minimize the weaknesses of the system) played on an $8000 digital tape player! I subsequently purchased a $500 Onkyo 6.1 channel (not 5.1, like the Bose) system from Circuit City and am completely thrilled. It sounds FAR better than the Bose, for 1/7 the price. Goodbye, Bose, forever.
I can't express how utterly disappointed I am with this remote. It's overly complex in trying to make life simple. Getting the remote to properly interface with my Sony blu-ray player was an exercise in frustration. First of all, it's ridiculous that the setup software for the remote did not include blu-ray or hd-dvd in it's menus .....really????? Secondly it's ridiculous the remote needs setup software (I'm sure many will argue this point). Once I got the remote to halfway work with my player it then would not let me add it to the watch a movie action, stating that none of my devices would output video. Why is this remote telling me what my devices can and cannot do??? Am I not supposed to be the one telling my remote what to do? There seems to be this move toward building devices that hold your hand and try to be super smart. Unfortunately, I find the result is more and more of these very smart devices end up being extremely stupid.
I purchased this item on Thanksgiving Day! Actually because the price was only $99.00. Not really the color I wanted, but I thought for $99.00, that would be a GREAT deal! So...the week after Thanksgiving, I get this call, saying this item was no longer available and they could get me another item for $179.00 each. At this point I was not really happy, as I also have a business and I try very hard to keep up with my inventory! What was I to do at this point, the price they offered was $20.00 cheaper than any store, and it was Christmas gifts for my kids! So, instead of paying $99.00 each for a Zune, which would have only cost me $198.00 plus shipping, I had to pay $358.00 for two Zunes, but they did give free shipping. So I paid $160.00 MORE than what I was planning! I had also ordered the Silicone Skins to cover the BROWN zune. The Skins came in with no problem at all, it was not until unter the skins came in, that I received a call, that the Zunes were not available! Faster notice would have been nice! Not sure who's fault it may have been, J & R or Microsoft? But, things happen and it all got worked out!
I bought 2 of these to connect a set of red/white audio cables running to my stereo system and these work beautifully. I haven't noticed any static, humming, or anything else out of the ordinary so I give these 5 stars.
Having used more than a dozen different mice over the years, the Logitech RX1000 Laser Mouse proved to be the best performer yet for speed, accuracy and features. And it feels more comfortable too. Purchased this mouse about 1 year ago and liked it so much I wanted another for my 2nd pc but couldn't find one again locally. Thanks to Amazon, now I have one. And at less than half the price I paid for the 1st one. Purchase and delivery went as smooth and hassle free as expected from Amazon.
Hey,This cable is awesome @ 25 feet,the picture is as clear as if you were watching the computer monitor,instead of the 32" HDTV I have it hooked up to.I'm using the cable to watch Hulu,and Windows 7 Internet TV on my TV(32" Toshiba) instead of my LCD computer monitor(Acer 22").I dumped cable TV when my 2 year win-back triple play package expired...TOO MUCH MONEY...just to watch TV (only three stations I watched any way).Note: this cable does not transmit audio. You have to hook up audio separately!I use my computer speakers.I then ordered 25' HDMI(male to male)cable...so I could get sound directly from my TV/Stereo Receiver setup. The picture with the HDMI cable was awesome as well as far as color and picture clarity,but the video action had a slight lag to it,just noticeable enough for me to go back to using the featured DVI to HDMI cable that I'm reviewing,and back to using my computer speakers.I have an ATI 4200 hybrid graphics chip on my motherboard which allows it to call upon resources of an external video card (1 GB ATI 3600 series) when needed.The HDMI to HDMI cable was plugged in to the Onboard video,wheras the DVI to HDMI cable(I'm reviewing) is plugged into the 1GB graphics card.So the smoother video action( more frames per second, I'm guessing) from the DVI to HDMI cable; is from the Larger amount of Memory (1 GB grapics card;vs. maybe 256 MB of onboard graphics?).Bottom line...the featured cable is awesome.I'll probably just get 25' super audio cables to utilize my TV/Stero hookup...And the next Video card I buy will have 1 GB+ memory And an HDMI port.MR.T
More than enough for installing an Alpine receiver into my GMC Yukon. This install kit made it very easy to install the receiver into my truck. I did all the work myself, no snags, made the install seamless!
I purchased these headphones to use in cubicle-land at work. As expected, the noise-cancelling feature does not work well on the human voice. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find they block out the noise from our ventilation system which I was not even aware of. This allows me to use a lower volume for my music, resulting in less discomfort, headaches, etc. I find them comfortable to wear. The cord length is adequate for use at my desk. I can't think of anything negative to say about these phones, except that the price seems a little high. I paid just under $100. I would like to know how the cheaper models compare.
I've had the unit for about 2 weeks, using it only for the radio. I heard the hissing in the background but blamed it on bad reception in my office building. Today I plugged in my Ipod and can't believe how bad the hissing noise is. I can't turn it up very loud and the noise overwhelms the song. I would like to return it, but alas I didn't keep the box. I would not buy this unit until they fix this issue.
Being a woman with small hands, I found this to be the PERFECT size for me, and the ergonomic shape is a bonus. It is absolutely THE most comfortable mouse I've ever had. I bought it for use with my desktop computer and wasn't surprised to find that the cable is too short--so I'll need an extender. I'm considering buying one with my own money to take into work--that's how much I like it!
It was a risk to buy these because I couldn't find a rating, but these speakers give us awesome sound without the clutter of 5 or 7 speaker setups. We love them! We have two in our 20 foot ceiling for our theater sound and are quite happy. The aimable tweeters make it work. While four would be better, we are extremely pleased with the crisp, real sound. Classical and Jazz music really blow you away with these speakers.
You simply can't go wrong with these headphones for the price. The case is great, and this is a rebuy to replace a pair that I had bought about 8 years ago. I only had to rebuy because my girlfriend's cat has a tendency to eat wires.The sound is great, and they actually stay in my ear when I'm at the gym. I can't ask for anything more!
It seemed to work well when it was first installed, now works only sporadically. Very displeased with this product.
Very comfortable to use; have had this bag for about 5 months and taken it out in the pouring rain (rain cover included in the bottom), sun, 4x4 rallies, etc with no drama. Easy to sling over the shoulder and accessible at short notice, yet feels safe both on the back and when retrieving stuff.Size might be an issue for those who walk around with loads of lenses (try the bigger size). I have a D80 with 18-200mm lens, 50mm macro, SB 800 flash, a couple of polarizers and filters and it has enough space for at least a couple more lenses (18-200mm size)Given four stars simply due to the short time I've owned it!
This Radio was worth it I have been listening to it for weeks with the same batteries. The reception is awesome for a pocket radio, plus it has a built in speaker for emergency situations.
My bunny chewed through the wire for my old keyboard. This works great & the price was right.
The lens of this filter is able to rotate freely within the metal ring; none of my other, more professional filters do that, so it projects a vibe of bad worksmanship. I bought this filter only to go on the kit lens that came with my camera, and so I didn't want to spend a lot. This filter is good enough to be used on the kit lens, but I'd get something higher quality for any other lens.
i love it! i love the fact that you dont have to pay for the tax. Finally something without tax lol. I wish it was much cheaper tho. Looked around a lot but couldnt find anything beside those websites that gives them for free. I do have to say cards4xbox.com site was pretty impressive.. got my 1st free card there but then i wanted to buy one too. :)
This is a wonderful DVD/CD burner. I recently installed it and burned many discs. They all work great. It is also very fast and doesn't make the CD's get hot, just warm. I would highly recommend it if you need one.
great pictures. I use this on trips with my kids when they were small when they went on school trips. i gave all the kids a picture to take home with them to remember the fun they had!
Product is what I wanted. With cassette players going away, it will be good to have on hand, Also I am using it to tape my new grandson's aquiring sounds and babbling. Will be good to listen as he grows
This unit is great because it does what its supposed to do.Movie quality is great (1080 upconvert). Setup is very easy (I hate how complex some basic gadgets are becoming - getting old?!). The unit is sleak and actually looks very good. It plays all regions (the reason I bought it - instructions to set this up available online). It has an added incredible 'bonus' USB feature which means I can play *.avi (full movie) files from my flash drive at excellent quality. All standard cable outputs supported including HDMI.For $60, I don't think anything else needs to be said.
I bought this cooler this month to use on my GeForce GT320 because the stock fan they have on the card is complete crap! I ended up liking this one so much I took the stock off my ATI Readon XFX HD4650 & am using it on it right now as I am writing this review. I can hear it but its not annoying like most fans in power supplies or on cards. It keeps my card nice & cool & so far I have not had any problems with it. I would recommend this cooler to anyone who has compatible cards for it.
Stereo receivers are pretty complicated devices with all of the home-theater options they have to perform. Its a bit of a gamble to buy any of them. I downloaded the manual and this model looked particularly full-featured. It was even better when it arrived. I really really like the built-in equalizer. Most receivers just have a bass and treble button. This receiver also has a particularly good remote. It uses radio frequency rather than infrared, so it has a strong signal that goes thru walls. This means I can point just about anywhere and the remote will work. The remote also has a small LCD display but unfortunately it isn't back-lit so that feature is just OK. The receiver is a third larger than my Sony receiver so be sure it fits where you are going to place it. It is also quite heavy. Any complaints? Not really. For the price, it has tons of analog and digital connections, good wattage, and a better than ususal remote. Be prepared to spend at least an hour setting it up. My 4 years-old old Sony receiver sounded worse so I am glad I replaced it.
This is going to be a long review with lots of details that I hope will be helpful for people thinking about using this product. I consider myself to be a pretty handy/craft-savvy person. I sew clothes, I make paper art, I like to assemble IKEA furniture... fine. But these Avery iron-on transfers were the most irritatingly frustrating things I've dealt with in a long time.I wanted to create a checkerboard effect on a black shirt (cotton Hanes "perfect tee") with white squares of the label. Then, on top, I wanted to iron on a big dinosaur. Sounded simple enough at the time. Little did I know that this small project intended as a "Secret Santa" present would stretch on for days.The printing and cutting process was simple enough. I used HP ink and had no problems with the ink smearing or fading (even after a machine wash -- I'll get to that later). Peeling the transfer was not a nightmare because I creased my labels before I cut them -- when I cut them, the transfer lifted up at the crease. With the dinosaur, whose edges were more detailed, I cut out a tab which I ripped off, and it was smooth sailing. I will say that the dinosaur's toe got torn off during the label peeling process, however -- peel slowly and with great caution!Maybe I'm really dumb, but I wasn't sure what kind of surface to use while working on these labels. The instructions said to use a heat-resistant surface, no metal, no glass, and NO IRONING BOARD. I had a roll of cork lying around, so I spread that out on my wood floor and ironed on that, but felt ridiculous. I prayed that the floor wasn't ruined when I was done (it wasn't, but later on when I used a cheap wooden table, the top of the table bubbled a little).I guess if you're just ironing something small onto a large shirt, these labels are fine. I cut 2 labels into 4 pieces each to create an oversized checkerboard look over the entire front of a size large shirt, and then used 1 entire label for a large dinosaur. You have to be VERY careful to not touch any of the already ironed pieces with the hot iron (anything being ironed has to be covered with a protective sheet of the enclosed tissue paper), or they will bubble up, roll up, and peel off. This happened to me a couple of times, and I had to heat up the damaged parts and peel them off, then start over again. I nearly scrapped the project about 100 times but plodded along just to finish the damn thing.I would not recommend doing a design that is larger than the 8.5x11 inch transfer paper because the tissue paper that they give you to put between the iron and the transfer is 8.5x11 as well. If you have a large design, like a dinosaur, for instance, you really can't put 2 pieces of tissue paper overlapping over the design and iron on top of that. When you peel the tissue paper off, the design will have a giant crease in it -- which you'll have to iron out again, with the tissue paper, once it cools off. You have to iron for about 40 seconds to 1.5 minutes, then cool for 2-3 minutes. If you had a lot of stuff to iron on, like me, it will take forever to iron, let cool, peel, iron, cool, peel...If you have a rectangular design, or any type of design with sharp corners, beware -- the corners love to roll up. Mine did, and I tried to iron them down again and again, but they refused to stay in place. I ended up snipping them off and making rounded corners. I even tried using Krazy Glue to hold the corners down once I was at the home stretch of finishing this project, but that didn't hold these devilish labels down, either. (A quick note -- in case anyone plans on doing a design where 2 pieces of transfer have to overlap -- like when I ironed the dino on top of two of the white label squares on the shirt -- they stick to each other very well and there is no noticeable seam.)I washed the finished project in cold water on delicate, and when I pulled the shirt out, it was really strange. The shirt had shrunken slightly, but the label hadn't -- so the shirt was rolling up in certain places. The corners were coming up again, too. The places where I had re-heated the transfer to tear them off to start over again had a gluey residue that looked shiny and noticeable. Some transfers were wrinkly and bubbling. Other transfers that I had intended to leave white had been ironed so much that they became a toasty beige. I wanted to die.I heated up my iron once more and busted out the tissue paper. After a gruesome 4 days of working on a simple t-shirt, I strongly wish that I had just paid a little more money to have this shirt made professionally ($5 t-shirt plus two packages of labels -- it ended up being about $40 -- I should've just bought an even cooler shirt!). No one would want to wear this thing, and after another wash, I think it will self-destruct.After several days of this mayhem, I never want to use these again. The results are not that impressive. A brief recap, in case you didn't care to read my story:- If your design is large, it is likely to be difficult to iron properly.- If your design has many small components to iron separately, it will take forever to iron, let cool, peel, and then iron again (at least approximately 5 minutes per piece).- If your design has a lot of sharp corners, the corners are almost guaranteed to start rolling up, no matter how well you iron.- If your design is meant to be white, there is a risk that after ironing your heart out, the white will look like a toasty almond color.- The label is thick and does not shrink/stretch to accommodate anything other than something like heavy cotton.Choose wisely, folks. Let me know if you have any questions.
I have the original Bose Sounddock (Firewire charge). For a few days, this product allowed me to wire my iPad to it and gave the Sounddock new life. Seemed to work well. Then, it simply melted. Kind of scary.
This is easy to mount, and an excellent investment. I like to drive fast, and so far in about a month it has gotten me out of about 15 tickets. It lets you know way ahead of time when a cop has its radar on, plenty of time to get to speed limit. It works great.
The fan system is really quiet, even on high. Sometimes we can't tell it's on. I think that laptop stay fairly cool while on the unit. The only complaint I have is the installation of the rubber feet which prop up the laptop. They were a little difficult to install. The other complaint is the blue light which tells you that the unit is on...it's pretty bright.Pros: storage compartment for USB cable, USB cable has an extender, really quiet, does it's job in keeping the laptop coolCons: bright blue light when on, installation of rubber feet (troublesome, not impossible)
Sirius was being optimistic with its antenna that comes with their home kit. Aiming it became a ritual; aim it towards the couch (perfect signal) then drop outs two hours later. Then aim it at the TV (perfect signal, then drop outs again). Repeat above.Replaced that antenna with this roof top model. Then excellent reception, all day, all the time. Worth every penny. I mounted it on an old sat antenna pole and used the sat combiner/splitter kit (Sirius brand, Monster has one identical) to make use of the existing sat cable. No new wiring! It will work with the new 5 LNB DirecTV dish wiring to boot.
This is a wonderful TV. I bought it after returning 2 Westinghouse tvs for dead and stuck pixels. The tv has worked wonderfully since day one and the picture is just amazing, even better then the Westinghouse. I would have given this tv a 5 star rating but it only has 1 hdmi output, and it doesn't allow you to switch directly to a certain output....you have to go through all of them in order to get to the one you want. Other than that it's been near perfect. I have had this tv for about 3 months now and will look into getting a bigger LG for the living room.
easy to set up, controls all work well. it's what i'm typing on now in fact. I love the music controls at the top. i can control media player in any game. very responsive and comfortable. Great buy for the money.
I burned three copies of the family slides movie and all three work correctly. The real test will be when I burn multiple copies of the original scanned slides in TIFF and JPG format, should account for 20 discs.
Packaging very bad. Rusty, dirty. We will need to clean it before we use it. The body of the brinkman smoker is out of round so cover falls right inside. Pan rusty and pitted. It was sold as brand new! Will not buy again. Postage to high or we would return it. It was a Christmas gift and I was embarrased when it was opened.Brinkmann 810-5000-0 All-In-One Outdoor Cooker, Black
Once I got TomTom working, it became a useful addition to my ramblings on country roads, or exploring new territory. Getting it working, however, took a long series of calls to tech support and several days of attempted downloads. Finally I was given instructions on how to wipe the system clean and reload the operating system from scratch, and I was finally in business.An excellent piece of hardware, hamstrung by terrible start-up instructions and quirky software. I'm enjoying it now, but the first two weeks were no fun at all.
This is my third CB my other two being Cobra's which didn't work well at all. Anyway for $30.00 and change this radio works great! I can hear people with no problem and they can hear me. I couple this with the Little Wil antenna.
Graphire4 Blue Pen Do you actually need the tablet to use this pen or will work on any surface?
This fuse is a MONSTER!!! I have TOP OF THE LINE subwoofers behind this thing and it still is holding up good! If you want a ever lasting fuse then get this thing!!!
Headphone splitters are all over the place--one male 3.5mm jack and 2 female 3.5mm inputs. But if you've stuck with your search long enough to turn up this particular y-cable, you have one that's not only comparatively rare but singularly useful. My computer has programs designed to record streaming audio via an electronic adjustment to the computer's circuitry, but they tend to be "buggy" and undependable. Assuming your computer or audio interface device has an input and output, the surest way to record the audio stream as well as to monitor it is to run a "patch" cord between the two inputs and to use the open female end for connection to a speaker or headphone.This one does the job just fine and at little expense.
I replaced a backup UPS with this power strip since I no longer run my computer 24x7 as a server. It works great! I am using it with an intel iMac and have no issues. Just a warning on how it behaves since I've seen a few complaints about the power strip not properly switching off. It sometimes takes a while (several minutes) to shut down my peripherals, even after calibrating. However, I believe this is so that the power strip is immune to fluctuations in the power draw of your control device (e.g. computer). I'm fine with this though. I'd rather that it takes a while to switch off rather than falsely switch off while the computer is on.
My brother, wife, and I all spend our working days typing on laptops set upon desks, so I got all three of us this stand for Xmas 2012. From other reviews I thought it seemed the most well-made of the options out there, and that is indeed the case: it is solid, stable, and matches my chrome macbook nicely.The only drawback has been noted in other reviews as well - it doesn't at first seem to be able to elevate the laptop screen high enough to put you in the perfect ergonomic posture. Also, since the macbook screen doesn't open past 115 degrees or so, the screen ends up angled slightly downward - not the ideal viewing angle.Simple solution - raising the front of the stand about 2&#34; (I propped it up on a black laquered box I keep pens in, which already lives on my desk) perfects the screen height and viewing angle issues.Stand now makes me happy on a daily basis, and does the same for my bro and better half. Yippee.
I bought the RS130 recently and I think it sounds great. But the range is notwhere closed to what it's box says, which is 100 meter *1/4 of a mile*. The moment I exited my room, it signal becomes weak. Also, I can't stand it when the signals aren't clear even if you hold the receiver right next to your head.Now, the range maybe up to 100 meter for all I know. But when you place the receiver near things such as a wireless routers and computers and TV and whatnot, I'm sure there's gonna be interference.I'll only suggest this if you are absolutely okay with constantly hearing the hissing sound. For me, I'm really bothered by it so I am either going to sell it on ebay or craigslist. Don't get me wrong tho, the sound it produces it way better than my $20 headphones. But I just can't stand hearing static while I'm listening to my mp3 or watching a movie.
This product connects easy enough but right out of the box it is a slow performer. I used a 1TB Western digital drive (supported) and the data transfer rate in and out is slow. I had installed the same drive directly inside a computer to make sure the drive was not the fault. The on day I gave it heavy use and it really started to fail. After a few months I had 5000+ 5-6 meg JPGs on the drive. I tried to XCOPY and file copy around 1000 of them to another drive. The drive in the unit keep giving a Read failure message. At first I thought the drive was bad so back into the computer it went where it performed great over and over. Once back in this product, failure over and over.If you have lots of files and work in bulk, SAVE YOUR MONEY.
Ordered replacement toner for Lexmark E210 laser printer. Price from Amazon was very good. Toner in printer now and printing text great. Any black bars, logo's, sections are completely black, no fading or lines in the black.
I bought this for my wife as a Mother's day gift. She got it today (one day early). We visited a local strawberry farm and picked about 12 pounds (we probably ate 3 pounds during the picking process shhhh!) If you are wondering, they were close to a dollar a pound. We put them through the 220 strainer in less than 10 minutes and it was actually fun doing it. We ended up with about 14 cups of pulp juice which we turned into jam using a recipe from the book I purchased on Amazon called "The Complete book of Home Preserving" from Ball. Clean up was easy and we have 20 8-ounce preserve jars sealed for winter use. We have a half acre planted half with sweet corn, a fourth with tomatoes (about 40 plants) and the other forth with mixed vegies like squash, onions, cucumbers, peppers and the like. We are looking forward to making our own ketchup, tomato sauce, salsa, and spaghetti sauce when the tomatoes ripen. The 220 Food Strainer is fast and easy and is a welcomed addition to our kitchen tool chest. I guess you could ask for a motor to make it automatic, but turning the handle is easy and part of the fun. I wouldn't change it at all.
This bag has everything you need for toting your computer, whether to/from work or across the country. The padding gives your laptop a secure ride- my bag with computer inside has fallen off a table or chair with no damage done. Plenty of pockets to organize pens, pointer, VGA hook up. Nice pouches on the ends for a water bottle and cell phone. I've had mine 5 years now and its a winner!
After a lot of research on digital mega-zoom cameras (particularly 5MP), and having gone through expert & user reviews, I finally zeroed down on 2 cameras - the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ5, and the Canon Powershot S2 IS. And then I decided on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5K. The lower cost of the FZ5 and smaller size in comparison to the S2 IS with equally good features if not less, were the primary drivers in tilting my decision towards the FZ5.I must say, after using this camera for just a few hours now, I feel that the decision has been a good one. The photographs are stunning, and this is just the beginning of my long detailed experiment with the FZ5.Things I like about the FZ5:* Great Looks & small size for a 12X zoom* Good quality photos* Feature rich cameraFeatures present in S2 and not present in FZ5:* Larger Video size* Flip-panel LCD* Vivid colors/settingsIn conclusion, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 is a good buy, and should be able to satisfy every photo enthusiasts' needs!
I was recently looking for a deep fantasy novel to read. Considering what I've read in the past, Amazon recommended this book. I didn't read the reviews per se, but looked at the editorial reviews and star rating and was encouraged to buy it. And I'm very glad I got it.I found the writing to be wonderful. Descriptions of the environment and the people placed me in the world. Not only the primary characters but also those interacting with them were fabulously developed. Males and females were well represented. No inane bickering between characters, no head scratching as to why some person did something, but interactions for a reason. A well thought out story.The books realm of magic is fascinating. You don't have the typical spell caster tossing "balefire" or the all-powerful-to-be but knows-nothing-now novice trying to survive with spontaneous magical feats with no logical explanation. This book has enough magic to satisfy. I thought there was little magic and few wizards in "The Lord of the Rings" series and I found this comparable. It is more about the people, more about story, more about strange fate. Some obvious plot developments but some interesting surprises too.If this sort of writing interests you, check out the first chapter at a library or bookstore. You might want to get it to find out how the book ends.I'm anxious to see how the world continues. This is a book I've recommended to a couple friends who like fantasy.Thank you.
what you see is what you getas you would expect this product to be and to do. I'm pretty happy with it.
This camera/camcorder/mp3 player does a good job since it is serving triple duty. The camera feature takes alright pictures as long as you leave them normal size and don't try to enlarge them any. The mp3 function is very useful but tends to eat batteries. You should definately plan to get some rechargeable batteries with this camera.
One of the reasons why you will buy a camera is Value for Money... clearly, with its hefty price tag, this is not value for money. Yes, this model may be a good camera but why pay almost $1000 for this?
1. iPod portion works well given size of device.2. FM Radio quality is poor - tuner is weak and few stations come in without static. Some barely can be heard and not worth listening to. No facility to add external antenna to improve reception.3. Device rattles with loose part/solder? when turned any which way.4. Size of print in manual is way too small.5. Instructions for setting preset stations need clarification. Should say - 'Press MEM button to select the preset number (1, 2, 3, or 4); then find the station you want to be representated by this preset number, then press MEM for about 2 seconds until the 'mem' appears on the LCD display.
I bought the MR814 along with the MA401 wireless card. Had it up and running in 15 mins on my Compaq presario laptop with Win 2000. Range and signal strength are great so far, and I dont have a 2.4 Ghz phone, so no worries on that front. I like the 128 bit security and free firewall license as well.I am planning to shift to XP in some time, and I'm hoping I won't have too many problems with that.Great product for the ultra cheap price, though.
I should have read the other reviews. The cable MarginMart shipped was NOT a Belkin. Tried it on my printer and printing stopped halfway through. You can tell it's a fake because Belkin cables have a distinct color and shape - see the photo in this listing.Belkin cables are thick and grey with fat figure-eight connectors. This cable is a cheap looking thin black cable with small molded connectors. Belkin cables have the word "Belkin" molded on them and a part number on the cable. This has no words anywhere. Belkin cables come in Belkin packaging, This came in a plastic bag with a fake Belkin sticker on it.Stay away from MarginMart. Go buy somewhere else.
Okay, so there have been a view reviews here that cite that the player broke. Well, I'm not sure what the deal there was. The player works fine, believe me. It seems to have just been a sad and unfortunate coincidence that they recieved players with faulty hardware or manufacturing.The player however is wonderful. Hold's a very large quantity of music for a low price (might find it even lower somewhere else...). The touchpad is not the difficult to learn with, and the sensitivity can be set on "low". If you can use an iPod, you can use this MP3 player (thankfully plays WMAs and WAV files).The software it comes with is okay. Windows Media Player, though, can sync music just as swiftly to the device as any other program. You can set date & time, calendar, sync your tasks with Microsoft Outlook, create playlists, download photos, live recordings, and mess with a bundle of audio and visual settings.Overall, I very good portable media player. There really are no drawbacks. You get exactly what you pay for (Might want to get new headphones, or use ones you already have). THOUGH, it is SMALL and made of PLASTIC AND SMALL PARTS. So it is FRAGILE. Handle it carefully. I suggest carrying it in a case (Zen makes leather cases for the Sleek Photo Player) or put a plastic skin on it. Place it in the velvet pouch provided WHEN NOT IN USE. Use common sense.Also, buying a service plan or replacement plan wouldn't hurt either. Note: It lacks accessories. An FM transmiter, docking station, plastic skin (available in a range of colors), and a leather slip-over case are the only ones provided by creative. If you search for Zen Sleek on amazon, a few more should show up.
2012 Amazon member Portable Goodness. No unauthorised reproduction permitted.DescriptionThe WMD-DT1 DAT Player was released around 1993, so clearly any you buy now will be a used item. It's a well made unit with a sliding cover to hide the main controls when not in use. This model is I believe the world's smallest playback only DAT player (only micro DATs beat it size wise). It runs on two AA batteries (expect around 4-6 hrs) and can take a mains adapter (3 volt centre pin +). Tape Loading is quick; The WMD-DT1 gives a quick spin of the tape forward then back to assure correct tape tension etc. It has standard FFW RWD controls along with track search in both directions. Talking of which they are tactile and well placed; the whole unit (battery door aside) is well thought out. Aesthetically, it's attractive and high end. Handling and operating the unit is pleasing and satisfying.Things to look out for are the battery door catch issue (they are often broken, mine proved fixable with small Velcro strap) and the nice rubberised finish on the left hand side of the player can wear off. This appears to be an afterthought by Sony as the rubber was applied directly to the shiny plastic bodywork with seemingly no prepping of the surface (it's also rather thin). If using the remote control with headphones it utilities one of Sony's many proprietary plugs meaning the supplied original Sony earphones must be used (micro plug connection). Thankfully there is a separate standard 3.5 mm jack on the unit side. This DAT player is designed for those people who have a decent DAT recorder at home - this unit will play at various sample rates.SoundThe unit is clean and unassuming sounding and never fatiguing. Freq response is very good. Initially the sound does not do anything to impress you, but here, it's a good thing. A case of long term satisfaction rather than short term appeal. Ideally you should use decent quality headphones - I've used Grado SR60'S and Sennheiser HD 590. Although these are Hi-Fi cans, the Walkman drove them with ease. The unit can sound a bit cold depending on the recording. Bass can be boosted via the R/C although I never felt the need. The sound stage was fairly good and layering of sound is usually convincing with things rarely becoming muddied or congested. Sneaker Pimps "Becoming X" can be just this...but this DAT player seems to navigate it's way through well. Bass is a little light but does not detract from the proceedings being tuneful and agile. Vocals appear well rendered. Transients are well reproduced - this may be a portable but you won't be short changed sound wise. Overall it was enjoyable to listen to.VerdictIt's a beautiful thing to look at (for audio gear). The operation, size, sound and design make this a desirable item. Wait till you pop the tape door for the first time and see the heads; I challenge you to think anything other than "cute"! A great fun device for all those tape heads who like the advantages of DAT and fancy taking it around and about to get even more enjoyment out of it. Recommended.
Good user interface, nice high voltage pre-outs (5v), good bluetooth features and a strong onboard amp and equalizer. No real negatives come to mind. It's hard to find a head unit in this price range with all the features that this one has.
This product is totally worthless for installing a stereo into a Jeep.It is the same plug that is already in the vehicle, not the one to go from the stereo to the factory Jeep plug.The wiring diagram is wrong also.
We have been using nissan thermos for over 20 years and i just recieved another one. This is the one product that will not let you down. Keeps your drinks hot for 24 hours and still as fresh! I reccommend this to all campers out there.Btw the shipping was so quick, im loving this seller!
Its not physically as big as I was afraid it would be, and the sound is awesome. Even my home theater installer was impressed (and its hard to impress him with anything that costs less than $1,000). The only catch is that - despite the use of the plural "speakers" in the item description, there is only one rock in the box. Its big enough by itself for a really big area, but I felt compelled to buy two.
I had an Olympus Stylus Zoom 80 for a few years, but I decided I wanted a longer zoom. I shopped around and came to the conclusion that I wanted to stick with the Olympus Stylus series, not only for the price, but because I knew for a fact how great the pictures would turn out and how easy it was to operate! I have had the Olympus Stylus 140 for about 1 year and absolutely love it. It takes awesome, CRYSTAL CLEAR pictures - and it's a point-and-shoot! It's design is sleek and light-weight, the viewfinder is accurate, and the film rewinds pretty quick (good when changing rolls to catch all the action!) It's also very quiet (which is great for the times you're at a wedding or some other event where people might get irritated with outside distractions). I just honestly love everything about it...most of all the resulting pictures, which is really the most important thing! When people see the photographs that I have taken and tell me they have never seen such amazing photos, I proudly tell them what kind of camera I have (and I do consider myself an amatuer)!! I would highly recommend this camera to anyone. You will NOT be disappointed with your purchase!!
Very nice cases. Good protection and easy to see what is inside. They have a bit of flexibility and are very resistant to cracking (perhaps crack-proof?). Very happy with the purchase and will order more of the same when I run out.
This company was totally incompetent..sending me a different radio completely. I returned the wrong radio & got a full refund (the ONLY thing these guys got right)!
This thing is awesome. Easy to install, easy to use. Does everything advertised. Simple operation with fairly easy remote. Placement of some of the keys is a little strange. Overall, an excellent product, highly recomended.
I can not even begin to explain how bad the UI, software and manual that came with this wireless web camera are.I have had it for 2 days and still can not get a single picture out of it. It just absolutely seems to hate every piece of hardware on my network.When it says it needs Windows XP - it means it. This is not a joke like Linksys or DLink trying to be cheap and only develop the internal server for IE and let Firefox and Safari users suck it up. This thing is an ActiveX monster. It will not deal with OS X, even through VPC - that I can tell.It seems to NOT want to let internet access happen either. I can get it up and see its internally generated webpages (no pictures tho) - but once I switch it to wireless I can get the login screen and then it just dumps on merefuses to let me log in.I hate this camera. I hate it. If I can't get it working by morning - its going back and Amazon can eat it.
I ordered the Nuvi 250 two weeks ago. Quick satellite aquisition, signal lost in tunnels, picked up at end of tunnel. Well designed windshield mount. Does all of the basics well. A little slow searching for restaurants by name. Good battery life, if you don't like to use the cigarette lighter. The smaller screen is better for city walking tours because it fits easier in a pocket. Smaller screen also blocks less view on the windshield. Love the unit, great price. Easy to read during the daytime with the top down. Dims automatically at sundown. Who really needs Blue tooth? Kids like viewing SD chip pictures on unit during a vacation. It will not read SDHC chips/ 8Gig. No external antenea. Overall.. Great unit/ Great price! Good decision!
A great performing amplifier, works exactly as expected. Don't be fooled by the low price, this unit is solidly constructed. It is larger and heavier than it looks in the pictures. Check the dimensions and your space available carefully to make sure it will fit. I am using it unbridged - 4 channels fed from high level (speaker) outputs from a factory head unit. The result is more than enough clean power to drive nice aftermarket speakers. Set the bass boost up just a touch and you have premium sound and a very reasonable price. Runs cool.
This multifunction is a dream come true. It prints, scans, and copies with quality and speed. The software works well with XP, and is easy to understand. I would highly recommend this multifunction to anyone.
880 Set up with Mac OS X Leopard.Components: Samsung LNT-5265; Scientific Atlanta 8300HD; Onkyo TX-SR503; LiteOn LVW-5001 DVD writer; Sony DVPCX985 DVD Carosel player; Apple TVInitial run through the software set up got me about 70% set up correctly the way I liked. Some Inconsistent order in questions. After a couple of tweeks and running software again I have gotten to 98%. I have one feature on remote I can not match to my Cable Box. The Last channel/ Prev/channel match has yet to work. A small issue but will keep working. You have to count that as time consuming.I have seen a lot of questions on the apple TV. I set it up as a media PC/ typed in Apple TV, software inserted Power book. All controls work OK.Build and quality are excellent. Number buttons are least easy to reach with thumb.I set up background images for favorite channels. Very cool feature. You can customize the screen of favorite channels for one push access. It is not really quick, as it just types out the numbers to the cable box, but it is nice. However the initial uploading hung oat 3% on a few attempts. Only after restarting software did update complete. So if you are having issue shut down software and restart it. I know bugs happen so I am a little tolerant.Over all set up may be a bit much for a novice But if you are used to some trial and error and want a great remote this seems great. I have already put my pile of remotes off in a drawer. Overall 4/5 stars. Could make 4.5 if I can get the Prev/channel action to work.
just got it and am having lots of fun.the movies definitly have sound, and it's very cool that they are not limited to a 30- or 60-second clip ... you can go as long as you have memory left. And after you stop recording, you can cut off parts of movie files that weren't good, right from the camera (i.e. before transferring to your PC.)still photos look great on the computer, but haven't tried to print them yet...the camera is very small and has enough features for me, and the interface and controls are much simpler than other digicams i've seen.i'd highly recommend it, just get a bigger memory stick and a spare battery.
Our Sharp Aquos 32" television broke after a few days. Two months later, we have no televsion. Sharp has still not fixed, refunded or replaced our television. It is an appalling experience where you wait on the phone for an hour each time you call, get insincere responses and no action is taken to resolve the faulty product. For this reason, I would recommend selecting a manufacturer with respectable customer service.
This product did not work. I have 2 I would like to return but don't know where to send them and how the return process works. One of them I didn't even take out of the box and the other is wrapped back up in its original packaging. Please let me know where they need to be sent back to and how I get a refund. Thank you.
This zip-folio is a great quality binder. There are several pockets and places to store your stuff. Wenger also has a great warranty with their items.
I got this card to upgrade from my on board sound card. Mainly I did this to help reduce interference and increase my fps on my games. The card sounds great, installation was easy and the volume panel allows you to customize your sound between games and entertainment. The panel has lots of options including bass redirection and EAX: eFFECTS. Great card for a good price especially if you have 5.1 surround sound or better. Worth the money.
I've used this carrying case over a year and it has not failed me yet. I have all my Toshiba netbooks (or any other computer for that matter) fit snugly in the case. The pockets are well-proportioned, and you can fit the computer, battery pack, mouse, separate hard drive, disks, etc. I have no problems going through airport security; easy in and out, and fits easily under seat or in overhead bin, even in small MD-80 turbo props.
We received our headphones, I ordered 2 pair, they work great. I thought the shipping cost was a little high considering the size of the package.
I've been using and have been frustrated with this product since early February. SanDisk's Tech Support has been of no help; they just blame the drivers, etc. When they are backed against the wall they just want me to send it back to them for replacement, which can cost me almost again what I paid for it.Anyway, I can get it to work if I restart my PC. If I eject the memory card as they instruct I get an error dialog: &quot;Cannot Unmount Volume&quot;(red circle with an &quot;X&quot; in it and an &quot;OK&quot; button). When I insert the next media into it I get another error: &quot;'disk' refers to a location that is unavailable&quot;. I then have to restart the PC to use that memory card.When I get the thing working there is very little speed improvement over my older ImageMate CompactFlash Reader SDDR-31 that uses the USB 1.1 standard. Transfering a 141MB file using the 6-in-1 device took 1 minute and 31 seconds. The same file took 2 minutes and 45 seconds on the USB 1.1 device. That's not even twice as fast. This test was conducted unscientifically using a SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256MB CompactFlash card. The timing was done with a stop watch timing the period of time that the file trasfer dialog was being displayed. My PC is a Dell Dimension 4550 running Windows XP Professional SP1. This PC uses the Intel 845P chipset that supports both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. The USB ports were not being used for anything else during the test.From my searches on the Web, I have found that I'm not alone when it comes to problems with this device. SanDisk promises much and does not deliver and is quick to pass the blame to others. They make a good product with their Ultra CompactFlash line of memory cards. They need to pass along this type of engineering and quality to their other devices.
For starters, things did not go well initially. My new MacBook Pro (MBP) 17" died 6 hours into its life. Conversations with Apple confirmed the situation, but since I had purchased my MBP at an Apple retailer (not an Apple Store), all Apple could do is schedule it in for repair, but they recommended that I return it as DOA. I knew my local Fry's Electronics sold me the last MBP17" they had, but Fry's checked the other stores in the DFW area and found another store with several still in stock. it was a 120 mile round trip but at least I got a brand new MBP and life has been WONDERFUL since. I am a long time Windows user, but I also am very comfortable in the Mac environment( as well as UNIX). I purchased Parallels Desktop for Mac (FORGET Bootcamp) and loaded in XP Pro and the various Windows apps that I knew I would need either due to lack of comparable Mac software or during the transition. The MBP has to be experienced to be believed. XP running in a Virtual Machine (VM Parallels Desktop) is WAY faster than native on a 1.8GHZ ATHLON/512MB machine. OSX Tiger is LIGHTYEARS ahead of XP and Leopard looks like it will leapfrog whatever Vista actually becomes. It does take some getting use to having to use the function key + delete or home or end or pageup or page down to get the those functions in XP, but once you get the hang of it no problem. I also got the Apple Mighty Mouse and it makes XP a LOT nicer than trying to work with a single button mouse. I am upgrading to 2GB of Ram since OSX and XP running at the same time chews through the standard 1GB completely (11-15MB left). Once a 7200RPM Perpendicular Recording is available from Hitachi, I will be moving up from the standard 120GB/5400RPM drive.If you are a Windows user and want to move to the realm of the enlightened, buy a MBP and Parallels Desktop for Mac for those moments when you need a fix of XP.
My Tungsten E lasted almost a year before it completely died on me. It seems that for many others, it stops working after 6 months. I have to say, if Palm put even a minimal focus on quality, this would be a fantastic PDA. The features are great, the case is small and comfortable, the screen is impressive, and the Palm OS is easy to use and usually pretty robust. The problem is with the hardware.First, about 3 months ago, the power button stopped functioning. Well, I'm pretty adaptable, so I adjusted to turning it on by pressing one of the buttons for Calender, Contacts, etc. I was able to turn it off through the Device menu, or just wait for the auto shut-off which only took a minute or so. About a month later, the Graffiti pad began gradually losing sensitivity. The result was that I had to press harder and harder for the system to properly identify the correct letter, until it was no longer worth the frustration. Luckily, the on-screen keyboard feature was functional. Like I said, I'm adaptable (and I didn't feel like dealing with Palm's service). Shortly thereafter, the screen lost sensitivity on the right side in the area of the scrollbar. Again, I was able to work around this. Finally, the unit just plain old stopped working. It will not power on, regardless of what I do, whether it's fully charged, or whether I attempt to reset it.Again, this is a fantastic PDA for the 1 to 6 months it may work. However, it blows my mind that Palm can sell these things with the high rate of quality issues (read more of these reviews, and you'll see the same issues over and over). Do they not monitor their warranty and service claims, or do they just not care? I'm guessing that they're in such a rush to put their products in the market and make that almighty dollar that they take shortcuts with their product testing.Don't be the next person to give Palm your hard-earned money for a defective product. They won't hold up their end of the bargain.
Bag was perfect for the Panasonic camera I have, although I admit that I don't carry every gadget that goes with it everywhere I go. My primary complaint is that it was clear that the bag was wet in storage (paper wrinkled, musty smell). Won't order from this company again if they are willing to sell damaged goods. I did keep it based on the price and my desperate need for a bag at that point in time.
This thing appealed to me because of it's small size and easy price tag. Simple yet effective. Then the trouble started. The first thing I noticed was just how hot this thing runs. It would literally burn your hands. The signal was great but two weeks later when I tried to turn it on, it would simply turn itself off and on again. Over and over. Suddenly, it's was just worthless. I should have come here first and read the other reviews because Xact is just putting out a cheap product.Take care,Thomas
The reason I can only give one star is because after trying the card in my axim 50v & Canon 8 megabyte camera I find that it will not work in either one...so I guess I'm stuck with a card that is ahead of it's time for most products.I don't think that it's the cards fault, but the devices I have are just not sofisticated enough to read it, though they are relatively new and top of the line devices. I have no problem with a 1 gig card, and suspect that I will have not problem with a 2 gig card, maybe will try even a 4 gig, but the 8 gig, well, it just won't work for me.
The Aiwa HP-EC3 Ear Clip Design Headphones are a great buy. They are great because two people can listen at the same time and you don't have to stick anything in your ear.
Not much that could go wrong with this - but it is well built, and attaches easily. I use this on a PowerShot A620 which only has a 4x optical zoom. This helps to get those far shots without using the digital zoom and losing image quality. The included bag is nice for keeping it dust free when not in use.
This has been a great set of chargers. Although I originally bought it for the battery pack, my favorite accessory has been the direct-link usb cable that came with the set... it's much easier, quicker, and less hassle than the stock set up where you need to plug in an adapter to the bottom of the zen player and then hook up a usb cable. I'm also a big fan of the car charger and a/c adapter.My only complaint is that the products feel like very low quality plastic... but they have survived many trips and still continue to work perfectly.
This is a wonderful idea, but is apparently before its time or the product designers didn't check with with the paper manufacturers. It is easy to train the system to interpret bad handwriting, but accomplishing that, it is impossible to find replacement paper pads. The only replacement pads I have been able to find are steno pads and these don't have the same page/space productivity as the original paper which comes with the AceCad. Either make replacement pads available or make the writing surface a different size to conform to writing pads that are more readily available.
Garmin do not make this any more. All the European maps have been combimed into a single CD package.
The product arrived to my door quickly after payment was made and was in excellent condition due to the quality of the packaging used. The seller's communication was effective and to the point.The product is as advertised, meeting all my requirements. It was easy to install and provided the best possible result in the installation of whole house audio in our new construction home.
I am very pleased with this product and plan to buy more. DO NOT pay full price at a retail store.
The DDR333 PC2700 1Gb memory was just what was needed to upgrade my older Dell 2400 PC. Memory performs well. The price was a great deal. I would recommend this vendor to all.
I use this recorder to tape meetings so that I can type up minutes later. It has excellent voice quality and is very easy to understand what is being said.
I bought this to charge a Creative Zen MP3 player. My laptop only has a 1.1 USB port and it won't charge the player. Since this Hub comes with it's own power supply it charges the player. The Plug must have been redesigned, because it only takes up 1 space, not 3 like other reviewers posted.
Instead of a small room home theatre speaker system and DVD player under $200 on special at the shops at Dandenong here in Australia, and because I already have a DVD recorder connected with the high quality $20 yellow/red/white AV leads to the TV, and also the standard digital set top box with the high quality $20 AV leads to the TV, I decided to get these headphones wired with the gold AV connectors that plug on the back of the TV's audio out AV terminals: The digital sound quality from the TV channels are absolutely clear and full of background sounds like birds whistling and squeaky doors closing, while voices from actors sound like their mouths are close to your ears. Just need a little magical skill in fine-tuning the dial button with your finger to get no hissing sound. Remote control volume for DVD recorder and digital set top box must be on MAXIMUM LEVEL to avoid the annoying hiss and whistle sound.
First off, a little about myself. I generally use my boat every weekend I get a chance, most in sun but if I'm fishing I stick it out in the rain unless there's a monsoon going on, then I head in. Have been out with this particular unit maybe 30-40 times in the two years in hot/cold, wet/dry weather.So far it has held up great. No problems, no fading, still works after two years. It's easy to use, contains plenty of information about the fish and landscape below your boat. I would highly recommend it, certainly a bargin at the price I paid for it here. 5 stars.
Wonderful!! Quick way to get popcorn...in my opinion, it beats the already prepared microwave popcorn hands down. Very happy I purchased it...
These 6 feet long cables, with one male end and one female end are well made and durable. The pins are intact with none bent or missing. The cord itself is thick and coated in vinyl/plastic and seem quite durable. The price was excellent and shipping was super fast! The product was packaged well--sealed in plastic backed with thick cardboard, then inside a box. This ensured that the cables arrived in the same condition they left the factory. This in turn, meant that the cables were exactly what I needed and worked exactly as they were designed and supposed to! Yeah! If everything in the world was EXACTLY as pictured and promised, arrived perfectly and ahead of schedule, wouldn't the world be a better place and all of us in it so much happier?If you need cables, Amazon probably has them and far less expensive than a brick and mortar retailer near you's price! Amazon sales and customer service are SECOND TO NONE!!! Order yours today, they will not disappoint!
This K23 has a great monitor--better than any other monitors on this planet. It's brighter, sharper and displays great colors and overall it's even better than my 20-inch Dell desktop monitor with a DVI interface.Cons: The battery cap is too loose and it's easy to fall out. Software-wise, there's probably a conflict between the Windows and the Microsoft's update website. After I updated the Windows, it was dead and I couldn't start the Windows. A Sony technician who fixed the problem on the phone told me to update Windows in the future by first downloading it to my desktop and install it from there, instead of using its automatic installation. A friend of mine who also bought a K23 at the same time had a similar problem with the software. I hope Sony can address this problem as most of us use the computer for mission-critical tasks.
Been using the iPod Classic for about a month now. I'm completely amazed. Not to mention the insane deal Amazon has. 20 dollars below retail, no tax, free shipping.....A++mazon.For starters it looks amazing. The front aluminum cover is similar to my old iPod Nano 2G (black) which by the way repels scratches like a champ. The back is the dust/smudge/scratch/ collector which made me invest in a black leather folio case.80 gigs really comes down to ~74gigs right out of the packaging. Which is a bummer no doubt. But thats a universal hard drive conspiracy of its own.I love the coverflow option. Start downloading your cover arts now because it is a beautiful new feature. It's a little sluggish at first but it's not as drastic as some of these reviewers make it out to be. Coverflow is a nice way to browse through your album collection to find something that you would miss on a 2 dimensional typed screen. It's not for speedy gonzales trying to move from ABBA to ZZTOP in 3.5 seconds. I mean come on....It's a hardrive, even my computer lags a little when I run coverflow in iTunes.The movie/music video aspect of this is great but I wont be using it much. I put one movie on it (Blow with Johnny Depp) and it plays beautifully but for me the screen is too small to watch a 2 hour movie on. I also believe music videos/MTV/VH34 are fake, marketed pieces of trash that should be banned because they are destroying music and everything that it stands for but thats another story.I like how you can now shuffle songs/albums straight from the now playing screen, but how come you can't "Repeat". Whats up with that? Hopefully that'll be an update.The 3 new games are nice, will I ever use them? Not really. I might let a nephew mess with them during church or something but that wasn't a selling point for my purchase.Calendar, Clock, Notes, Contacts, Alarm are great. I just wish there was a way to type in screen. I wouldn't write a novel on the iPod but it'd be nice to be able to save a name, number, on the go....Anyways the best thing about this device is being able to hold my entire music collection in the palm of my hand with a stable, reliable player. One thing I haven't mentioned is battery life. Which will probably be an update to this review later because I haven't had to recharge this yet. (I'm constantly adding music and making changes to songs, artist, albums...so I havent drained the battery yet)Top of the line. I'm satisfied.
Able to power camera and VR zoom lens for about 4 solid hours of approximately 200 action shots and lots of monitor viewing,tracking shots, holding focus, before need to recharge. When not used for couple of months, they won't hold charge, but if used regularly, last for almost a year. This is my 4th Lenmar, but the first one I have purchased through Amazon.com; it's a month old. I only take 2 to 6 shots a day at the present time, and my camera indicates and performs like battery is still fully charged.
After 2 hours on the phone with Linksys (some of the worst customer service I have EVER experienced) I find out that they've removed Netopia router-based parental controls from v4 of this device without telling ANYONE. Even their web site still talks about its advantages. I know that it is a great router with lots of hackability, but I'm going back to Netgear.
my kids gave me this for x-mas. took it to europe and loved how it worked.regular batteries work well but i can see the advantage of rechargables.
My friends complained about the sounds quality of the product. It broke recently after I used it for about a year.
well, it took a long time to figure out how to work it exactly, the directions weren't very specific, but that's not the fault of the people who shipped it. it got here really fast, and was still in the packaging and everything, so that was great. it was just the product that wasnt what i expected.
This camera has the worst flash I've ever seen. It's fine for outdoor pictures but forget it for flash photos inside. Also, it has some ridiculous step you have to do if you don't want the focus to be directly in the center of the picture. On my other Olympus, I would just push the button halfway down on the focus subject then hold it and re-frame. On this one you have to push some button first. No one will stand still long enough for you to do ths. Don't buy it (or you can buy mine ...).
I got this paste for my new computer build and it is great, it brought my temperature down 10C! Combined with a coolermaster 212 cpu heatsink, you don't have to worry about temps.
I expanded my network a little and bought this to add the new hardware. I owned the 4 port same brand, same series before this one. I liked the 4 port better for a couple reasons. First of all the lights always stay lit up on this one, where on the 4 port they only light up when something was plugged into a port. And only the light for that port would light up, which made it easy to see if you had a connection. Secondly I have had to unplug this one from time to time to get windows to boot. Never had that problem with the 4 port. I do wish on both models they would change the power and usb input to the same side. It makes it hard to mount it anywhere without stray wires hanging in the way. All in all these are good usb ports.
I bought this charger for a trip to Israel, since I knew I was going to be out most of the time I decided to buy an extra battery for my jvc camcorder. When I got there the first day I tried on the new battery; however, my camera never worked again. It gives me an "check your tape" error, we have done everything but nothing has worked. Isn't that weird?
I've had this receiver for about 3 months now, and I LOVE it.Cool things about the AVR 220 relative to others I researched are:1. &quot;EzSet&quot;: When setting up a home theatre, it's critical that you independently adjust the volume of each of the 5 speakers (left, center, right, rear left, rear right) so that the sound that arrives at your customary listening position is balanced. To balance most systems you need to make manual adjustments and rely on your ear, or go out and purchase a sound level meter, to determine when you have it right. Major Pain. The AVR 220 has &quot;EzSet&quot;: You set the receiver to a main volume level of -15DB, hold down a button on the remote for 2 seconds, and it enters auto setup mode. A test signal is sent to each speaker independently, and the remote detects the level using its built-in sound meter and automatically sends the appropriate adjustments. Voila - instant, near perfect balance. WAY COOL!2. Full use of all speakers: Many of the cheaper home theater receivers only use the center and surround speakers when processing a true 5.1 input, e.g. from a DVD video. When processing traditional stereo inputs, e.g. from CDs/TV/VCR, they use just use the two front speakers. The AVR 220 can drive all 5(.1) speakers from any input source in a variety of ways. My favorite for CDs is Dolby Pro Logic II Music. When listening to a trumpet concerto, it puts the trumpets front and center and the strings off to the sides! Amazing!3. Default surround modes by input source: You can set the AVR 220 to automatically switch to, say, Pro Logic II Music whenever you switch to your CD player, and Pro Logic II Movie when you switch to your VCR. This saves much button pressing.4. Lots of ins (7 + 6-channel) and outs (2 + TV): I have everything I want connected, and I still have 3 extra ins. About the only feature missing from the 220 is component video ins and outs - it only has composite and S-video. But component video would've added another $100+ to my price, and I didn't want it that badly at the time.5. 6-channel input: This is the major difference between the AVR 220 and the 210. It allows you to add new surround technology to your system without scrapping your receiver. In particular, once I discovered the joy of surround sound, I purchased a DVD player that supports the new(ish) DVD Audio format. Since the DVD player determines what signal goes to what speaker for DVD Audio, you need a way to just &quot;pass thru&quot; the signals. That's what 6-channel input is for.6. Great on-board decoding, including DTS: Since I have 6-channel in, I can compare the Dolby decoding on the DVD player to that on the receiver. The receiver's decoding always sounds better. [BTW, DTS (Digital Theater Sound) rocks! I seek out DVDs that have a DTS soundtrack.]Notes:1. Plan to dedicate some room to the receiver. It stands 7&quot; high, and needs another 2-3&quot; above it, 'cause it runs hot.2. For those of you who evaluate a sound system by wattage, get over it. This receiver is rated at only 45-55 watts per channel. Nevertheless, it can fill my 15'x25'x12' main room with painfully loud sound.3. The instructions read like, well, stereo instructions. It will take time to figure out how to get maximum benefit from the receiver. But it's worth the effort.This is a fabulous receiver. I'm delighted, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
I bought this Z515 printer from one of the big retail superchain stores in Sept. of 2004, at a great price. It is not a bad little printer--ESPECIALLY considering the price-- and fired right up with its installation CD (after a false start--may have been a problem with my CD-ROM drive or USB port.)Prints nice color photos when using glossy paper, and, in draft mode, literally spits out printed text on plain paper in no time flat! And the results look MUCH better than one might expect from draft quality. Haven't experienced any paper jamming yet, either. The printer doesn't waste ink by going through a head-cleaning process each time it comes on; in fact, you have to instruct it to clean the heads if and when necessary. (I haven't even found a need to do that yet.) Has a nice auto-off feature when you shut your computer down...haven't experienced that before!The problem with this printer is that it ships with a PREVIOUS version of Lexmark software-- the 510-series software. What this means is that, CONTRARY to what the box and this website say, it does NOT print color photos at up to 4800 dpi. In fact, there are only two dpi settings that I can find, 600 and 2400. Not that 2400 dpi resolution looks bad--it doesn't. But why claim a feature when the printer doesn't have it?? I'm assuming that Lexmark's website MAY have a newer version of the software available for download (an irritating idea in and of itself, having to download appropriate software)...but so far, I haven't been able to access their site without my internet browser program crashing!Again, not a bad printer, and I'll hang onto mine -- but beware that what you get isn't what is being advertised. I give the printer itself 4 to 5 stars, but the software issue brings it down to 3.
I was disappointed in the card. It only holds 28 pictures and the camera is full.
This grip seems to be well made and works just fine. I have been unable to make it work with the two included Opteka batteries however. They are very intermittent, sometimes you have to remove/reinsert them to get the camera to work. Sometimes they work just fine. I had two Nikon batteries and just use them. They work perfectly in this grip. An unexpected surprise was the inclusion of a wireless remote control for the camera. I will probably dispose of the batteries rather than deal with the hassle of returning them.The grip was shipped promptly and arrived safely.
It def works and does the job. Many different adjustments, ready to use out the box. But make sure it is on a stable surface, or it can fall easy.
We used this product an average of once a month for 2 years and it no longer works. The company is out of business (no surprise). On a similar model from Mintek, they had to send out a recall because the battery would explode while charging. Please try another brand.
I never looked at the dimensions of this product prior to ordering it. When it arrived a few days ago I was surprised to find that it was no longer than 2.5" long by about an inch wide. It's just a little thing. The size makes it easy to hold and to conceal. I have found that being in front of the camera is the only way it will trigger the shutter. It's pretty much gotta be in the line of site. Over-all it's a nice little device for portraits, landscapes and when the need to keep the camera absolutely still is a must. No bells and whistles just a basic little remote that does what it says.
Pretty decent sound for the price, a very good unit with good controls and a nice package. Probably can't be beat for the price.
This filter is beautifully crafted and. the single coating is very nice. The thin ring and the engraved lettering testifies to the craftsmanship of this product
Bought a canon camcorder off of ebay, fixed it up and bought oem batteries and charger. Charger failed and you had to remove battery, so I went for the extra cost and bought this genuine one. Works great and charges quickly.
Sturdy build, more than enough outlets and none of them are wasted when adapters are plugged in. Cable management system to prevent cords from being tangled. Good price and good purchase. Highly recommended.
I got this item a long time ago and love it. The size is perfect (about as big around as, but a bit thinner than a hockey puck), color is great, charity is absolutely worthy and it is so easy to quickly put away when you are done. Everybody asks me where I got it and I know they could sell a lot more if they got them in stock. Of course maybe make the new ones with more memory.
I fish several times a week but don't have a boat and so my wife got me this product for my birthday. For the price it works great.Down sides - the watch functions are not very intuitive and it takes a while to get the hang of turning it off and switching between functions. Hang on to the user manual, you'll need it. Also the watch sucks up batteries so turn it off unless you are using it. Its not a practical watch (plus its not exactly fashionable.)Testing and pluses - I tested the Smartcasts depth measurements against some readings from a boaters $300-400 fish finder and its accurate to the nearest foot.The temperature gauge seems to be fairly accurate but honestly I haven't tested it against another thermometer. Its at least in the right ball park.The Smartcast's ability to gauge the contours of the bottom and to locate structure is fairly good though you have to understand how it works.1) the sensor only senses directly underneath it,and not much else. 2) the output screen scrolls across the watch face whether or not the device it moving. SO a sub-surface depression that looks quite gradual could actually be quite steep if the sensor is moving very slowly. (and visa versa). You have to realize the the sensor isn't taking a continuous picture of the bottom but is instead taking a series of snap shots every couple seconds. If you understand that and try your smartcast out on a dock where you can actually see the bottom you can get the feel for this pretty quick. You must compare what you see on your watch to how fast the device is moving. Plus there is about a 5-10 second lag between the sensor and what you see on your watch.As for finding structure. the sensor was able to detect quite clearly a submerged 2x4 which was a cross member between the piers of the dock I was fishing on. It showed up as a 1 pixel solid vertical blip on the screen as it slowly drifted over the top. The sensor also detected the edge of a 2 foot weed bed quite clearly.As a fish finder, I don't think its too practical, unless a school of fish suspended directly underneath the sensor several feet above the bottom. Fish finders in this price range generally aren't that useful at detecting actual fish so I wasn't expecting this.Having tested out my smart cast I tied it to a $10 telescoping rod and reel set I got as a white elephant gift and so the whole thing fits in fishing bag and I don't have to switch my sensor and my lure on and off.Anyrate, I was able to locate a depression just next too one of my favorite fishing holes, so I casted to the new hole and I have been pulling striped bass out of there for the last three days. So I'm happy with it.
The eyeTV is a neat idea, but I have not had a good experience. After two broken eyeTV's and hundreds of dollars in shipping, and hours of fighting with customer service. I think ill wait until the technology is perfected before I buy another one.It wouldnt be so bad if it was my fault (like if i dropped it) but I didnt do a thing. It sits beside my imac and doesnt move. Yet on two occasions with two different eyeTV's, I have gone to use it, and discover that it has just completely stopped working.
It's a simple product that's made of plastic. By looking at the picture I was under the impression that it was made of metal or had metal parts. It holds my computer up off the floor and was priced right. It does not roll on carpet well, but overall I'm satisfied with it.
This USB flash drive works like a charm and is very affordable. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I don't think the loop to attach to your key chain seems very sturdy, though it is fine so far.
Just as one has come to expect from Amazon, I received shipment of this product quickly and at a very attractive price.
The Sony ICD-MX20VTP Digital Voice Recorder has been great. It's easy to set up the computer, and transfer my work notes to print. Great investment!!
I ordered this product and was eagerly awaiting delivery. After weeks of not hearing anything I finally got an email saying that the order had been lost/not processed in their system for some reason. They asked me if I still wanted the product. I responded that I indeed did still want it. The next day I received an email stating that my order had been cancelled. I'm not sure why they cancelled because the item was in stock and still listed on Amazon but for a higher price. Was my order cancelled because they did not want to sell it at the lower price. I still have no explanation for the cancellation of my order. I will not buy from this company and do not recommend them to others.
These aren't great, their base is a little overpowering and the trebile a little weak. But for the price, they are a fine pair or headphones. I would req for the iPod, which is what I use them for.
I have to say that I received this as a birthday gift from my husband, and I really like it. We had firmware issues at first but after he did an update it has been great. I don't think that it eats batteries anymore than any other MP3 player does. There are several quirks that used to annoy me, but I've learned to live with them. It's size is nice for working out with, but I do however wish that the ear plug cord was longer for the left ear. Other than that I have no big beef with it. I'd recommend it to a friend.
I found this item previously at a hardware store that was closing, so I knew what I was in for. Yes, it is not made all that well as the plastic parts can break if you are not careful, but if you do take care of this headset, it is a good value for the money spent. Also, there is good volume from the speakers, unlike other headsets I have used. It does not come with adjustable volume, but for the price, I can do without it. I bought several of these to stock up on as I go through headsets quickly.
Divx DVD player for this price is a steal! Highly satisfied with this machine! So far it has played all the videos I stick into this machine, which ranges from VCD, DVD, .avi video files, and Divx-encoded files.One more thing that blows my mind... DVD authoring takes a lot of time!!! and for lazy people like me, I don't want to take time just to author a video to DVD format. So, I simply burn video files into a DVDR, pop it into this machine, and a file-selection menu comes up for me to view. Simple and quick!
My husband bought this camera with the printer dock from Walmart for my birthday because I hated our polaroid digital camera. I love it! The camera and the printer are so easy to use. I pretty much figured the camera and the printer out the first day without reading the instruction manual. The prints are amazing, whether you print directly from the camera or from your PC. I just ordered a 256MB memory card because I just can't take enough pictures. The 16MB internal memory was okay in the beginning but I find myself transferring pictures to my computer way too often. I would recommend buying the Camera w/the printer dock because not only will it save you about $50 when you buy the bundle but think about how much you would spend having someone else develop kodak quality prints for you. The prints look like they came straight out of a photo processing center.
I was pleased with its performance until I realized that Toshiba doesn't offer the upgrade to Pocket PC 2003. Seems like just a ploy for me to sell it and buy the 755, which is the same machine. Needless to say I'm not happy with Toshiba's support of this product.
I use this to connect my xbox audio output to an auxiliary source. The adapter works great, it is low profile and it cost next to nothing. I dont see the purpose of spending 5 times the amount for a more reputable brand name with gold plated contacts and twisted pair wiring unless this is going into a production studio or something. For the average AV application, this is perfect.
Please excuse my english, i am spanish.This keyboard is pretty nice. The scissors key system works pretty smoothly. The usb cable is pretty long, so you wont have any problems if the Mac is not near (but it might be too much cable if you plan on using it with a near macbook).I give 4 stars on ease of use since you need to install a small software package to make the Sound and Eject keys to work... but the CD that came with this package did not work with Snow Leopard (i have not tried it anywhere else).Nevertheless, i just opened Macally website, and there was the package (installing it was no problem, and every went smoothly).I have used lots of Cheap USB PC keyboards, and all of them feel like a pretty cheap plastic thing. This keyboard is way different. It feels heavier on the top (near the top keys) and pretty solid. The USB ports on it are well made, i keep inserting several different USB flash drives on it, and it is not loose at all.I give 4 stars on the noise since it is a bit louder that my laptop keyboard. Nevertheless it is pretty silent.
Excellent value and great customer support. Had a problem with a broken contact on the dash mount, Garmin sent a replacement within 5 days.
Every one of my service trucks comes with standard equipment - a power inverter, dewalt charger, deep cycle battery, rj-45 crimp tool, cat 5 wire, and of course these plugs or "ice cubes" as they are called in the industry. The trucks have accessories like a bright dewalt work light for after hours calls and cable testers, coax crimpers, coax testers, and adapters needed to make it all come together.This is a fine quality crimp connector with insulation displacement teeth on the gold plated fingers, along with a crimp lock that grabs the cable securely.I use probably 6 of these myself a day - in my trucks they go through them like candy. The important part is we can do any cat 5 install we need anywhere anytime. We've had no re-crimps and no problems with this connector. We keep a constant stock on hand in all trucks and all IT cubicles.
This works just fine to keep my digital camera in charged batteries.However, I find the little door keeps falling off when I open it. It snaps back on, but that's annoying.
I use this radio in a mechanical environment, a lot of climbing and moving around in small spaces. It's very light and compact, which is great. The range on these radios are pretty good, the battery will last a fairly long time too. The only con I would say is that the antenna is installed poorly on the device. We have about 10 to 15 units at our location and we constantly find ourselves replacing them. They will work with the antenna broken off; they just tend to have static over time.Overall, it's a really good radio just a little expensive.
Bought this to install a Pioneer 3300BT into my '99 Ford Ranger. This was the exact kit I needed (tried another that that 'fit' but was wrong). No problem with quality... it is really only a trim piece anyway so you hardly see it at all. Back bracket was important. This kit fit my car & radio perfectly.
Do not waste your time buying these windshield mounts for a Garmin GPS. They are garbage. The only reason I gave them a one star rating is due to the fact that there is nothing lower. As far as construction they are fine but, the protective plastic that covers the suction cup is extremely hard to remove. It is like it is glued on. It took me about ten minutes to remove it. I had to remove the little pieces with a pair of tweezers. I made the mistake of buying four of these to have on hand. I ended up throwing them away and buying a factory Garmin mount from Garmin. I should have realized that the price was too cheap for them to be any count. If you purchase these after reading my review then you deserve what you get. I did not read any reviews or I would have left well enough alone. Although, they cost quite a bit more from Garmin.com, you will be much happier.
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This HDMI cable works just as good as the $30 I got from an electronics store. If you do not have HDMI on your computer you will need to get the VGA cable as well as a converter. I purchased my converter through Amazon as well as this HDMI cable and my VGA cable. DO NOT BUY THE OTHER CABLE THAT HAS VGA ON ONE END AND HDMI ON THE OTHER END!!! You need a converter. I am so happy I learned that and now I am happy I got this cable for CHEAP!!!
The future of CPUs is undeniably multi-core. Obstacles such as heat have forced both AMD and Intel to begin devolping CPUs with multiple processing cores, opening up a new world of possibilities. Multitasking becomes far more time-efficient as the power of two CPU cores is brought to bear on multiple programs.At 2.2 Ghz, the 4400+ sacrifices very little in terms of clock speed. Therefore, this CPU loses very little in terms of single-threaded performance, while gaining all the benfits of having a second processing core. As time goes by, the potential of this processor will be realized as software developers write their programs to exploit the power of multi-core CPUs. Even now, there are a number of programs that are multi-threaded, and even more should begin to appear in the future.This is a good investment, as its future-proofing is quite high. I've been able to run as many as five programs on my 4400+ and it doesn't break a sweat. I give this my unconditional recommendation.
I purchased these for my husband and he was very disappointed. The ear pieces kept falling out of his ears. I would not recommend this product.
Of course this Canon ink is great. It would be interesting to know who in their right mind would pay $7.49 shipping for each ink cartridge. That's right, order 5 ink cartridges and pay $37.35 SHIPPING. I'm guessing Amazon doesn't really want to be bothered by selling this Canon ink.UPDATE (09/08/2005) - Amazon is currently selling Canon ink (except red and green) and making it eligible for FREE Super Saver shipping. Stock up and save now!
My oldest daughter got both me and my teen daughter this MP3 player 2 Christmas ago. They are both still going working great. We both love them sooo much. It's like my daughter's life line she listens to it sooo much. She loves how it holds so much music and stuff. The screen size is great and user friendly. Best thing your not locked into any internet music site like IPod is.Now I am buying one for my teen son who been asking for one for Christmas. If any of them ever break we will buy more.
Can't say a lot about a plug strip except that for about 10 bucks this is very hard to beat and from a major brand Monster know really know for lets say, entry level, pricing on their products. I like the color coding in addition to the pack of cable lables that let you mark what the plug is to/from, I usually make on with masking tape and a magic marker but this is a lot cleaner :)In any event, a non-crap shoot inexpensive plug strip is pretty hard to go wrong on.
I loved the large color 3" LCD screen it rotates 360 degrees for shooting at any angle. Overall it is a simple and elegant camera with impressive durability and quality of workmanship. Controls are well thought out and easy to understand. Image quality is great in all but the very lowest of light. A 10+
I use this software with my Garmin Summit GPS receiver. The combination is awesome. I no longer get lost on hikes. Definately, recommended.
If you plan to install this kits yourself, you must know that the kits provided is not complete. You have to purchase electrical wires to connect to your transformer to your LynxR-2 control panel and telephone wires (26 gauge minimum) for phone connection. I used 18 gauge security wires to connect the transformer. For mounting the sensors (entry and motion), they assume that you would know how to mount them already. Before you mount the door entry sensors, test them out to see how far apart it can be away from the contacting magnet. I found that 3/4 inch apart is the maximum before you get a false reading. The magnet location does not have to be right at the edge of the door. If you try to position magnet right at the edge of the door, you might crack the edge of door. I did, and I had to patch the door :( . Overall, the installation part is not as hard comparing to the programming part. The kits comes with 3 installation and user manuals, but they are very difficult to follow. I design and repair commercial airplanes for a living, and I deal with all kind of installation and trouble shooting manuals, but these manuals are far more difficult to understand. I tried the steps over and over again to get it to work. I still have not get all the bugs out yet. I called Honeywell's technical support, and they refused to assist. When I purchased this LynxR-2 system online, and I was under the impression that technical services would be available from Honeywell, but they told me that they would only support the licensed installers. Hope this info help you. Best luck. :D.
I bought this cable to get 1080p out of my PS3 (yes, I have a 1080p cabable television). However, attempting to change the ps3 settings to 1080p would result in the 30 second blank screen followed by the restored settings.To test, I unhooked the HDMI cable that was connected to my DirecTV HD DVR and proceeded to connect it to my ps3. Voila, 1080p.Don't be swayed by the cheap price as I was. If you want the 1080p experience, buy a better cable.
Reliable. The button for switching from one PC to the other works without problems. Previously I had a IOGear MiniView. Pressing the switch button correctly was an art one had to master.For me the separate button for switching USB connections is a blessing. If one computer is in the middle of printing, I can swich to the other without disrupting it.
I really like the Ipod I purchased. Didn't know how much I was going to use it. Now I wish I bought the 30gb!mwj
I received this item in a box very bad packed, with no protection at all for this piece, including scratches on its band. I installed it and it does not work. Now If I ask for a replacement, I think I am going to receive a new one in the same condition. I don't get confidence for this provider anymore. At this moment I bought and received another brigde from another provider with no trouble. It was wasted time and wasted money for this purchase!!.
I bought this case along with my 30 GB Zen Vision M about five months ago and have been very pleased. The convenient hole in the bottom of the case allows the attachment of the Zen's proprietary dongle for charging/connecting to computer and I really never have to remove the Zen from its case for any reason. The kickstand is extremely useful for standing the Zen upright when attached to external speakers or just viewing video. The case is sturdy and protects the Zen from falls, dust and dirt very well. When I first received it, the leather was a bit stiff so manipulating the Zen's buttons was tricky, but after a few days it was not a problem. My case is in the baby pink color and it has never stained the back of my Zen and I have not experienced any scratching. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
This is a useful product, but prospective purchasers should be aware that although the description says that all three items carry "Nikon USA warranty", the batteries are not Nikon brand. This means that the combo is not the extraordinary value that it appears to be!
After buying a cheap POS, this item works. Not the best picture, but you're going to lose a little something when you convert down. Worked great for the time I needed it.
I just got mine 3 wks ago. I have used only twice and it got stuck in the HOLD position. It won't do anything now. I am waiting on apple. Hopefully they will fix it.
The wireless speaker system is very elegant looking, the sound is good as well as the reception. The only caveat is the fact that the output is only 5W/10Watt. I wish it had stronger output. The other item that is worth considering is the headset by Audio Unlimited, it comes with its own reception base, thus you can have two separated devices (Ipods or MP3) connected to two reception bases.
Just a word of warning: Intec has at least TWO versions of this item on the market. The first one, labelled as the 5" COLOR GAME SCREEN is an excellent product with a good screen, excellent clarity, and good colors. The second one, labelled as the 5.6" COLOR GAME SCREEN is also by Intec, and DOES have a larger screen, but it is a VERY shoddy product. The 5.6" Screen is nowhere near the same quality as the 5" Screen. If you are buying this product make SURE that you buy the one that DOES NOT have the ".6" added to the product name! I've owned both models, and the 5.6" screen is TERRIBLE. The 5" screen is BEAUTIFUL, clear and crisp with excellent colors and minimal blurring, but the 5.6" version of this screen has washed-out colors, horrible blurring, and makes it nearly impossible to make out what's on screen when there's motion involved.Do yourself a favor. Look for the Intec 5" LCD screen, and STAY AWAY from the 5.6" version! How one company could make two AMAZINGLY different versions of the same product is beyond me, but don't get wrapped up into the idea that an extra .6 inches is better! Go for quality instead of size!
With a bunch of online coupons, I managed to buy this player over a year ago. I don't think you'll find a better deal. This thing simply gets the job done. Setup is super easy, and I've never had any picture problems whatsoever. I feel bad for all everyone who has to sit through glitchy picture problems. (like my sister who has a much more expensive Sony that I bought for her before I did the research)
We haven't gotten around to digging into all the features yet but so far it is working well. It is well made and worked fine out of the box. I can't speak to the extended feature set yet but it has definitely improved network throughput.
Awesome picture quality. Don't know what else I can say, so I won't spend a lot of time going through this or that, it's what you see that's important. I have 5 HDTVs and this is as good as any of them. High recommendations for this Hi res unit.I have no financial interest in anything I review.
Got this a while back, indoor pics have never looked better. I rarely have to adjust output.I agree about the fit--it could be better. But it doesn't fall off too often, and if you have the flash pointed up at the ceiling (where it typically should be absent a large wall to bounce off of) gravity shouldn't take over.
Battery-powered, easy to use. You spray the disc with fluid that comes with the unit, then insert the disc into slot and the machine spins the disc against a cleaning cloth. When you feel the disc has had enough (not more than 10 seconds), you pull the disc out and it's done. The unit has rubber feet so you can sit it on top of your TV or other surface and it won't slide off.
These work for me. I've tried so many pairs I was getting discouraged. The speakers screens do rust, so keep an eye on them.
I am pleased with the light and umbrella kit even though it arrived with a broken bulb.I sent a picture of the package and they sent me a replacement in a couple of days at no cost. I would purchase this item again.
Exactly what I had wanted for my college. Being a PhD student I need to carry my laptop with me almost everywhere along with some books and notes. The bag is wonderful and does a great job. The best part is the ergonomic features of the bag, for instance, the back support and the extra padded shoulder pads make carrying a 7lb laptop a lot easier. I would definitely recomend this product for students.I would have still prefered a little more in terms of pockets for a mouse and power adaptor, but honestly no major complains.
This would be a great product if you could use it as a "Remote Smoker Thermometer" as the name implies. Range on mine was about 15ft, rendering it almost useless. Since I can't use it for it's intended purpose, what good is it all? Unless you are going to use it like the picture on the box (your smoker right outside your window) I wouldn't recommend it. Also there is a certain order in which you have to turn the units on in order for them to recognize each other. Even turning them on in the suggested order I have problems. It gets frustrating...It is very disappointing that it has these issues, otherwise it would be a real handy gadget & time saver!
Normally I do not write reviews. But this time I am making an exception to keep someone from making the same mistake I made. I purchased the product on 1/31...hooked it up and it worked although the picture was somewhat grainy. I had to wait till 2/02 to sign up for the SoloLink internet service and did that for the 19.95 annual fee. So far I kind of liked it. Then I could not get the service to pull the web page...after 2 hours on the phone with a very nice lady it came down to that my cable modem to my Sat. Dish provided its own IP address so therefore unless I get the Sat company to allow the LinkSys router to provide the IP address I could not use the product. Needless to say I did not do this and just let the camera sit on the shelf operating. Today 5 days later the camera broke. I am returning it and went to cancel the SoloLink service and guess what no refund! So wait the 90 days before you sign up and make sure you are satisfied. What a terrible business ethic. Shame on you Cisco Systems.
I bought a Linksys router in October 2003, and still have not gotten it to work wirelessly. The box did not include the installation CD, and I was told by Linksys that I could BUY one if I wanted. I have emailed, faxed, wrote, and of course called, with no help. I have asked for an RMA, and was told &quot;I think that has something to do with returning the product&quot;. Linksys tech support is terrible. Buy at your own risk.
Great product. It seems to last MUCH longer than the one not labeled high yeild. The image is great. Great product.
I would just like to say that I had these for about 1 month until this headset broke. When they worked, they were very charming and I really appreciated the rich sound. As another reviewer pointed out, these guyz are hot on the ears. I would probably only use this headset for the occasional game of counterstrike and wear some better quality headphones with more breating room for regular listening and gaming.The fantastic sound that these make in mind, my headphones broke remarkably easy. Personally, I am in my latter teens and I am pretty careful of my gaming equipment. I can imagine someone less careful than me having a far less time span of this headset.The cord is undeniably too small and thin, that is all there really is to say. I would invest in a higher quality Senn product because they make great sound.
I did a lot of research before this purchase. This is a great 2-way radio probably more than what we needed it to do, which is keeping track of friends during camp trips and in a ski parks. My only complaint is that there is no bar indicator of extent of battery life. And the battery charger doesn't tell you if the radios are fully charged. You are either charged, or not. After the first charge and first use, I couldn't tell how long to leave it on for the second charge and consequently had a radio that ran out in the middle of a trip. Just before running completely out, the radio, instead of shutting down, appeared to be working . With two radios we could monitor that the weaker one was sending the message but only the stronger radio was receiving. I suppose to be safe the next time we will be charging it for 12 hours regardless of previous usage.
I have wireless internet in the mountains - not DSL or Cable... After burning 100's of minutes of cell time with Linksys and Belkin only to hit dead ends with their support staff - The D-Link installed itself onto my Static IP without me having to do anything but hit next... What a relief. It's my second D-Link router and I now have brand loyalty.
I bought it to match my Toshiba HDMI TV. The machine is very frustrating to use. Repeatedly rejects some discs. Usually requires the user to press the same button more than once before the requested action occurs. Mine was in the shop for a few months but came back unchanged. I bought a different brand and put this one away to save as a backup, but I'm hoping to never use it again.
I was skeptical when I bought this, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was extremely easy to mount on the garage wall. I set the switch at 2 feet and was done. This thing works perfectly. My wife has used it for two weeks and loves it. I bought a second one for myself. Definitely worth the money.
I also used to be a Logitech dealer until our customers experienced these same type of firmware problems. Remotes freaks out and locks up, volume go's up in middle of night without touching the remote, RF extender looses connectivity with remote, etc. We have sold over 35 harmony 890 and 1000's half of which have been replaced with a Universal Remote 850 or 900. One customer returned a 890 remote in a zip lock bag after smashing it with a hammer - needless to say he was upset. Harmony remotes are made for consumers who want to program the remote themselves (if the customer can wire and setup a/v equipment then they should have no problem programming) they only offer basic functionality due to the closed software architecture. Our company refuses to program Logitech Universal remotes for our customers, because we can not guarantee results.
I connect a USB item to these cables and, maybe, %25 of the time it works. I have to fiddle with it to really get any connection. I have older, worn out cables that work better than these.
This product was a suggested purchase with my AT&T E2115 cordless phone. I figured for the price, what the heck! This is one of the best things since sliced bread! I have no issues with sound quality whatsoever. Even for short calls, I use the headset. If you've never used a headset with your cordless phone, buy this affordable one and you'll never go back to the handset again!
I like the picture that the 1708 produces,but when playing dvd-r and +r's and +rw's the disc skip no matter what brand I use,and there is a motor noise when playing disc that can be heard on the right channel when using headphones.I'm sending it to audiovox for repairs.It seems to skip or strobe every 10 to 20 seconds so this could bs a firmware problem.The only workaround with the audio problem is to use the audio out in the back of the player you won't hear the motor noise,but the volume level is fixed, so you would need an headphone volume controller to adjust it, which can be bought.
This is a large, hard core bag. Fits all you need and more. Extremly heavy duty construction.
If you're still wondering if you got the right PDA when everyone has the Palm Vx; look no further then adding this little GEM of a toy/tool. This digital camera attachment is the COOLEST THING OUT THERE. It literally will have all the OTHER PDA GUYS/GALS GREEN with Envy. My wife will not let me near the attachement as she plays with the thing in her office and sends me pictures all the time from her visor. The picture quality is OK at, for both Black &amp; White and Colour. It is a little awkward at first but once you get the hang of it, you are roaming around snapping pictures of everything in site. You'll need lots of memory free for colour pictures. And again every other PDA non-visor owner just has that 'I should have waited for the Handspring look'. The photo software is very easy to use but as with all first things it has a couple of things that need looking into. I would expect the next such attachment to address the memory issue and others but this first try is still ahead of its class. Can't wait to get the GPS attachment and the MP3 player soon.Believer, Fred
Nothing about this order was good.1. I purchased what I thought was an Interstate Battery (like the one in the picture!). It was not.2. The battery I received was damaged as if it had been hit on the top edge with a hammer...dented and crimped.3. I sent the battery back but have received no confirmation that I have been refunded the cost.4. I ultimately went to Radio Shack and bought two CR123A batteries for the same price.
The router itself is excelent, easy to install and works perfectly.I had some problems with my internet connection because my dsl modem is also a router, I called D-LINK support and their service quality amazed me. After they easily handled the Internet connection, I called them again to setup the firewall and put one PC in a DMZ.They were great, besides having log of everything they did to solve my problems and following me step by step till I have the issue solved, at the end they send me a report of the entire procedure, so if I need to do it again I can do it myself.
I have tried several earbuds that claim they stay inside the ear while running, but none of them have truly lived up to it. This time, I decided to go with an over-the-head style because I knew they'd stay put during my runs. These headphones obviously stay in the ear, but they are also not bulky. I have dark hair, and so it barely looks like I'm even wearing these headphones. The sound quality is fantastic! I plugged them in to my ipod and the volume was set quite high from before when I was using the factory ipod earbuds. With these, the sound is so good that I could bring the volume to mid level and it was crisp and loud enough. I'm not picky with audio quality, so I can't vouch for that except to say that it is comparable/better than the ipod issued buds.They are definitely extremely lightweight, and the part that fits into your ear is also very unobtrusive. I'm sensitive with my ears and it didn't feel annoying, heavy, or uncomfortable. I am so glad with this purchase - and thank the other reviewers for helping to make that decision! It arrived very quickly, too!
Excellent product and service.... Fastest shipping I have ever had on a product. Works great and definitly would by products from this vendor again.Thank you, John
Love the docking station. It's great to view the shots you've taken in HD! So much easier to share the memories; and the musical accompanement is a real plus! Nice to have a way to charger a battery quicker than the normaly charger.
When my Kodak slide carusel projector broke I was kind of putting off the purchase of the new. Until my friend decided to give me one for Xmas. What she got me was Leica P150. I can't say that I'm thrilled with this model but also it gets the job done so I have no reasons to complain (much). So here are the pros and cons:PROS:-Optically this projector is outstanding, but I would expect nothing less from Leica optics.-Wired remote is also good. You can retouch the focus from the remote and forward to the next slide. Also remote stores into the body which saves a lot of space.-Compact design allows for easy storage-Easy loading for single slides if you don't want to use trays.-Small reading light or preview window makes life so much easier.CONS:-Tray capacity. No matter that I was able to purchase 50 slide extended trays, that's still no match for Kodaks 80 or 140 trays.-If projector is tilted and slide is not aligned right it will not load for viewing.In this case tray capacity is what really turns me off. For regular home viewing it may matter very little for some but for me it's a big drawback. I show 300 slides during night and with Kodak I was able to pack just 2 or 3 trays, with Leica it's 6. It's a good product but I think Leica's target customer was a guy who shoots one roll every few months. But projector works and is built well.
I received my dlp tv and so far have been very happy. Picture is not quite what I had hoped, but all in all it is great. However the delivery service was the worst I ever encountered. They lied to me at least twice, didn't call in advance and caused my wife to miss a half day's work. Then the driver got lost for over 2 hours. Extremely unprofessional for a group like Amazon to use.
I got this item as a high school graduation gift in 2008, and fell in love instantly with the look of it, and even more so with the quality and sound. Recently the ipod docking station stopped working, which is sad because I used this boom box the most for my ipod. I did get four years out of it though.
I like all of the different pockets. It needs to be a bit bigger for my camera. The D60 fits (snugly), but there is no room for an extra lens.
Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180E/B 15.4" Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, Vista Home Premium)I own a 1st generation Powerbook Aluminum. And while I love my PB it is getting quite 'long in the tooth'. I was shopping for a replacement, and the new MacBooks start at $1999.00. A bit pricey. So I started looking at Windows laptops. The VAIO, by far, offers the best feature set, for the amount of money spent. Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo 2GH processor, 2GB ram, 200GB HD, and a Blu-Ray disc burner for under $1400!!The machine is very peppy. The xbrite display is jaw dropping gorgeous! Very bright, colors seem vibrant, warm.Setup was a breeze, and Vista practically connected itself, to my wireless network.The laptop is very robust. I have had several programs open at once, including a desktop workspace manager application, for managing multiple desktops, and I did not experience any performance issues.If there is a 'downside' to this laptop, it is that Sony loads it with so much bloatware, adware, trialware, none of which - in my opinion - adds any value to the machine. Boot-up time, out of the box, was a bit slow, but was noticeably faster, and quite acceptable, once I eliminated non-essential programs, from startup.Simply put, build/finish is very nice, solid feel, robust management of multiple applications with little degradation in performance, inclusion of Blu-Ray burner sealed the deal, as the features provided, are well worth the money that was spent. A good value!
I used this device the very first day it arrived, found the issue I was having immediately. A brand new cable that was bad, never would have found it without this device. I thought I had a router problem, good thing I tested the cables. I have been needing one of these testers for some time now I will never be without one.
Got this for hunting camp to leave in the house they is always someone who doesnt want to get up with the rest of us. So its nice to put the call in we are bringing the deer home get the gantry ready. This radio has great features which from i see all perform great it is easy to program and has worked so well i got a second for the barn as well nice radio affordable and performs great
Like a previous reviewer noted, the Xyron Sticker Maker does nothing to the front of the item you insert, it just coats the back with adhesive. I wish I had read that review before plunking down almost $10 for a glorified glue stick.
Well, I really hate to change my review. I posted a stellar review after one week of use. It was a great little projector for cheap! Unfortunately, the latter part caught up. Projector stopped working after a few weeks of light use. Shipped it back and received a replacement... which also stopped working after a few weeks. I thought this would be a great projector for movies and games for the family, which it would be - if it worked for longer than 2.5 weeks.
I bought this TV on Jan. 22nd 2009 for, I believe, a very good price ($1600)The picture on this Sharp looks watery; one could see the pixels moving and not the actual object. It's hard to explain but I'm not that happy about my new TV.I went to a Best Buy store and watched few other brands and I realized this model I've got (LC52D92U) might not be one of the better ones. Spend a little more and get a Samsung or a Sony Bravia
Amazing product. The cd becomes clean and new like almost immediately. Great product
The dealer shipped a DVD player with a Compact Disc remote. A month has passed and the dealer still has not corrected the problem or given me any confidence that it will.
I have had 32 mice, wired and wireless in the past 10 years. Do not buy this one, it is by far the worst mouse I have ever owned. I had one last year I threw away, and this is not worth returning. YOU WERE WARNED!!!
I purchased this along with my new Canon 30D DSLR. I mainly use it for fills in outside sunny days, but it has been used to light up the situation. I'm personally still learning about how to best angle the light to get the best outcome, but I don't think it'll take long.
I did some research and this antenna was the best choice and I don't regret purchasing it. I got all the channels in both HD and the usual analog. I'm about 10-30 miles away from the signal. Place the antenna pointing towards the window, and I recieved all the channels. -c
It was used for a weekend trip and could fit clothes and protected my laptop. It was perfect and cant wait to use it regularly.
In addition to being used to protect electronics (which it does very well, as many other reviewers note), I wanted to mention this also makes an ideal case for a survival kit that can be stored in a car, or put into checked luggage when traveling on extended trips. It can house a multi-tool, small flashlight, emergency whistle, matches, string saw, and other assorted items that would be invaluable in an emergency situation. It is sturdy, waterproof, and attaches easily to a daypack for use out and about. Highly recommended.
Product works well, is well constructed and reasonably priced. It is easy to put the ear buds into the case and the web pocket in the top is a handy place to store extra or different sized rubber sizers.
Works Great...NOW....I read the reviews and was afraid that it was not going to connect properly to my computer. When i recieved it I installed the CD and connected the device, it found it, showed folders but no recording!! So i read the other reviews and there was a tip which i followed and it worked. The trick is connect the recorder to the USB port first, the computer will recognize new hardware then put in cd go to "MY computer" click on cd drive and follow normal install. If you already installed software 1st and are having problems like i did then uninstall the software(add/remove programs) and do what i said. SO.. now that it's up and running the recorder is great, It is actually my fiancee's, for her class and she loves it. Record quality is great. Unfortunately Olympus has horrible support and the instruction manual was quite weak. Well i hope this was helpful.
I Have enjoyed this product, my microcaset recorder. It was shipped imediatly, packaged well with easy instructions included. It was just the right size to carry in my purse. No fuss, no bother. Easy to get too.
I am astonished and pleasantly surprised to find a product which I purchased as a gift for my parents more than 10 years ago is still being sold. This Sony table radio (remember that means it has to be plugged in) is a real winner and its longevity in the marketplace is a testimony to that fact. Even in the age of digital everything, this radio is definitely worth considering. As a fussy listener I can assure you that for a radio of its size the sound quality is outstanding and its attractive appearance will fit into both home and office settings. You will not be disappointed.
From the outside, it looks like it belongs on the set of The Day The Earth Stood Still, a kind of retro-aircraft aluminum-alien artifact look. But, look closer and you'll see the flawless fit and finish and stunning simplicity we've come to expect from Apple. (Even the CD/DVD door slides down with a &quot;woosh&quot; like the doors on Star Trek.)Flip down the side of the case (after engaging a small, well-constructed latch on the back), and the inside looks even better than the outside, with all the componentry neatly organize behind behind the clear, removable polycarbonate venting system. Everything is easily and readily accessible, from RAM slots, to graphics card, to optical drives, to processor, and organized in a way that would make Modrian proud. It goes without saying that even the innards are solidly constructed of the highest quality components. When you close the case, it snaps into place like a luxury car door.Of course, the even a Ferrari would be a flop if it couldn't race, and the G5 is 12 cylinder, turbo-charged beast. This is the 1.8 gHz model, the middle of G5 line choice, which has specs that blow away even a top of the line Pentium or Xeon. The heart of it, of course, is the 64 bit G5 processor, the stuff of servers. No other desktop has one, and while the software is just catching up with it, it still flies. (Apple's system software, OS 10.2, will be upgraded in a month or so to 10.3, which will be optimized in many respects for the G5. Expect performance to soar even higher.)Unlike conventional home computers, the G5 can support up to 4 GB of RAM per processor (as opposed to the 1 GB limit of conventional 32 bit processors like the Pentium), has a frontside buss of up to 1 gHz (900 mHz for the 1.8), it supports PC-X cards, FireWire 400 and 800, USB 2, and FireWire, and a 160 GB hard drive. It burns CDs and DVDs with the effortless iMovie and iDVD, as well as host of other Mac only applications that set the bar for ease of use and professional results.Why would anyone look anywhere else? The G5 is the ultimate, and it is no more expensive than supposedly comparable Pentiums, Athlons, or Xeons.
I'm satisfied with the product, the photos look very well and have good screen resolution. Also it's very small and compact so it's easy to carry hanging with keys, in pocket or wherever you want. The only thing I don't like is the plastic quality which is cheap and makes a not so attractive look to the product. I guess it's not so resistant. The software is very easy to use and dummy-free. If you don't have the software, you'll have a useless digital keychain. Simply drop it because you won't have any chance to recover that program, there is no website to download it. The keychain won't work anymore without that program. Also be careful if windows report the connected device as unformatted, simply ask NO. NEVER FORMAT IT, BE CAREFUL. The plastic packaging protects the product very well, also from water which is a good idea. Other complain is that I got only one out of three I bought defective. I wonder if it was caused by the shipping or it was released bad from factory. I think it's a good product to resell and very nice for a gift but I'll think twice before buying it again. May there are some other better products of the same kind with better quality (..and support).
Got 2 of these to make a local area network between myself and neighbor down the street. We have what I think is a fairly simple network (router to ap to remote ap), and between the awful documentation, terible support (besides language issues, they just won't answer the questions you ask), and a web interface issues, I am quite disappointed. 2 stars because it took my friend (a guy with multiple network certifications), and myself (with a bs in computer science), many evenings to get it to work. Would have done 1 star if we never got it working. Even now, we don't have the house-to-house thing inplace due to needing a better antenna. My advise: go straght to the forums for support if you can't get it working on the first 10 tries. This might be a good piece of harware, but without good software and good support, it is not worth buying.
I've owned my ReplayTV unit for 6 months and can't imagine viewing TV without it. I spent considerable time comparing ReplayTV and TiVo units before I ordered the ReplayTV. The most helpful information that I found in making my choice was reading the broad range of user's experiences at the AV Science Forum website.This forum has separate main topics for each of the units with lots of good questions from people who are experiencing both the joys and the difficulties of these marvelous, developmental-stage products. Reading these exchanges helped me decide which features were most important to me. It gave me an objective perspective of the pros and cons for each of these units and allowed me to make an informed decision on which unit to buy.
The product was exactly as advertised: an audio cable with volume control. However, as the title suggests, the picture was rather misleading. I was in the market for a 90 degree jack, which is what i thought i was getting with this product. Upon opening the Amazon box, i was disappointed to find that the jack did not match the picture. i was considering returning the product for this reason, but soon after discoevered that the angle of the jack did not hinder my purposes. so, except for the fact that the product i purchased did not exactly match the picture, my experience with this product has been nothing but positive.
I expected some damage, but this is more severe than I expected. Two corners are badly smashed and the box is out of square. The result is that the other two corners do not join together very well. I will have to square it up with some clamps, reglue it, and repaint. It wasn't worth the lower price.
I have two of these and have taken many great shots with them. My first one I bought new back in 1987 I think (still have the sales slip) and it has been in the repair shop once. I still use it. I was sorry to see these go out of production but all good things must come to an end. Ofcourse had digital not come in, I'm sure this or a better version would still be being made. They are selling cheap on ebay and if you need a great camera, these are one of the best.
these are very good cd's. but it took no time for me to get these disc in the mail. most times it take me a while to get items but that was not the case with these
I was thrown off by the word "universal" mount for flat panels. This one os for LCD panels only.
I have been looking around for 1Gb ultra sandisk in local stores and they don't carry this anymore except 2 gB and above fortunately I found it at amazon.com. I am please and use it in my camera. I will rate this as 5 stars ; for reasonable price Thanks Gene Z.
I had the Tamron 24-135 lens and really loved it but it accidentally was dropped and broke so I replaced it with this because it was cheaper and I wanted to try the wider 18mm. It turns out this is an okay lens for casual shooting but I've noticed many shots coming back with poor focus points. I love the 18mm and can stand in a small room and still get the whole shot in. The 200mm is decent and seems to focus fine. This is not a lens for the professional but is a nice amateur stay-on-the-camera lens.
not for the audiophile but for basic uses it is just what you need it doesn't have a bulky sub box like all the other speakers out their so its good for a small desktop.
I'm on my second one of these. First was prone to a lot of paper misfeeds. I had hoped that was an anomaly when I bought the second one. Not so. It does the same thing. A real annoyance...I have to go over to the printer and baby through each print. I've tried the Epson cleaner sheets, too. They don't work. Avoid this printer. PS - You will also need to buy a 3rd party Postscript RIP if you use Mac.
Bought it from ShopCloseouts. Very fast delivery, the Cat 6 Cable was exactly as pictured. Good construction and not stiff! Why pay $30 when you can pay $4.69?
DO NOT BUY THIS CASE....I repeat DO NOT BUY IT. Get it only if it is free when you buy the CD Player, as it is a terribly designed product, not worth paying $15.I got my Sony DNF-400 CD Player today along with this case. I have not yet been able to insert the CD Player into it, as it such a tight fit. I gave up after trying to squeeze it, as I did not want to scratch my spanking new CD Player. On top of that the people who designed it, thought that folks would never want to changed the track or adust the volume. It has an opening for the Display, but no opening for the buttons. The volume button is also hidden under the zipper.What good is a case like this and I am shocked that Sony would make such a thing, it is not like cheap case that I brought from the sidewalk. This is made by the manufacturer of the CD Player and it is not compatible with it's design.
We bought this Plasma about 8 months ago and we love it, we have it hooked up to surround sound but hardly ever turn it on, because the sound on this TV is SO GOOD!! Highly recommended!!
The bag is dirt cheap. It works. I carry a D80 body (sue me), 50mm prime, 18-200 and 70-300mm lenses. I also pack along an SB-600 external flash, spare batteries, multiple SD cards, other odds and ends. It ALL fits without any problems. I have also packed a laptop on occasion. Not sure what people expect for the price but like I said, it works.
I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is searching for accessories for his or her ipod.
Great product even for the high price. Once it was programmed I had to change the sensitivity of the button controls because they would enter double what was being pressed. After reprogramming it everything worked like a charm.
I highly recommend the Philips DVP642 DivX-Certified Progressive-Scan DVD Player if you want a good playing machine, disposable product, at an inexpensive price. I wanted an easy to use, no frills, DVD player, that I, myself can use. I do not need an engineering degree to use it (if you know what I mean!) The overall size is quite slim and compact. Set up was a breeze...I did it all by myself! The remote control is fine, but the buttons are small (but most remotes are the same way). Shipping and delivery were quick, in a few days. I am glad I purchased this DVD player.
We bought this model...twice. The problem is the Dvd player. On the first one the problems started after a couple of movies, the Dvd player would just pause, no sound, the picture would be stuck on the screen and it took a few minutes of messing with the remote to get it to play again. This happened every few minutes after awhile, so it got exchanged. I was willing to give Magnavox the benefit of the doubt and try a new player. Less than thirty minutes into the first movie with the new machine the same problem started again. Shall I try a third unit? No, probably not.
I bought 2 of these with my gigabit switch, and I haven't had any problems yet. I get full gigabit speeds and the cables are sturdy. The snag-free clip is pretty convenient, although it's only running 4 feet from my floor to my desk.I didn't have any problem with the seller, but that's mainly because I didn't bother to check. I received the product I ordered and it works.
The connectors are solid and it provides a great connection from stereo to headphones. 20-feet is pretty long though, especially with the coiled cable. It can be a bit unwieldy.
This was not worth the money. Just go to walmart and buy some you'll get a better deal.
This printer seems to be perfect for my personal use (non-business). Functionality and versatility are its hallmarks. Scans are crisp, though a bit slower at higher resolutions. Print quality is excellent on the photo paper supplied. It looks better than regular print! It prints quietly and rather quickly compared to my Lexmark 3200. With separate color ink cartridges, I won't have to change the whole color cartridge. Importing from various sources is a convenient function as well (CF, USB, Bluetooth, PC, etc.)Setup from the box was smooth with no errors. The print function also seems to allow the user to tinker with many settings for customization (I have not played around with this). Although bigger than I originally wanted, I have no regrets.Cons, though minor, would be: 1. It does not come with a USB cable, 2. There is no direct fax function. Fax has to be done via the computer scan software (not supplied).Overall, this printer does all I need and more.
FOR ALL IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR VALUABLE AUDIO AND VIDEO GEAR FROM HARMFUL POWER SPIKES AND FLUCTUATIONS AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE PANAMAX MAX 1000 + DOES. I AM BUYING ANOTHER ONE I LOVE IT.
I ordered this from Amazon at a real good deal, plus Free Shipping and no Sales Tax. The first thing I checked when I received this was where it was manufactured; whew, thank God, it was made in Singapore and not from India. I guess Verbatim pulled out from their India suppliers after receiving a lot of complaints from their loyal customers.I've backed-up my movies on ten of these DLs, and so far no coasters. I've tried cheaper Dual Layers like Ritek and Ridata (I believed they're made in Taiwan or China) and about 60% of these are duds. So if you think about it, you lose some money even though they are cheap. Verbatim is a lil' pricey, but it's worth it and you come out ahead in the long run.Tested these burned Verbatim Dual Layers on my HD LCD TV which upconverts the image source, and they came out sharp as the original DVD, and no freezing or skipping.Basically when it comes to buying Double Layer DVDs, it's a choice between Verbatim or JVC Taiyo Yuden. The thing is, JTY does not make DVD+R DLs. They only make DVD-R DLs and DVD-R DLs are sometimes "problematic" with some DVD-R drives.
I purchased these based solely on the numerous rave reviews I found during the product research phase, prior to the actual purchase. Ordinarily I stick with Senns, but I couldn't ignore all the nice things being said about these cans. Plus, I have too many Senns already. The ATs are to be for practicing bass guitar, but rather than subject them to such low freq torture right out of the box, I decided to break them in a bit first with a concert DVD. I was immediately impressed. Great channel separation and healthy bass handling. I have watched/listened to the same DVD thru my Senn 595s and I actually think the ATs sounded better (to my surprise), at a fraction of the Senns' cost. I also appreciate the 11' cable and 1/4" phone plug. If I could change one thing about the ATs, I would prefer NOT to have both earpieces rotate 180 degrees. For the most part, these were a good score.
Seriously. This are the best earbuds PERIOD. A great replacement for the awful IPOD earbuds. These actually stay in your ears, have great sound quality, good bass, and are just perfect.
The camera arrived in great shape. Honestly my expectations were exceeded.I wish I knew what else I could purchase from this store as I would be interested!
Buyer beware! these teleconverters only fit a very specific list of Pentax and sigma lenses. Caution, Caution, Caution Will Robinson!!!!!!!! I orderd the 2x and the 1.4x neither worked with my lenses. It fit the Pentax K mount but not the lenses (go figure). Go figure.
I got the 50mm about a month ago and my E510 Oly performs like a dream with this lens. The lens feels solid and well made, though the extra weight takes a little getting used to. The performance difference between it and the kit lenses is remarkable. I use it for closeups of insects and the continuous autofocus is way faster and actually allows accurate following of small subjects. I'm also able to use the lens in light conditions where my other lenses just won't work. Also, this has become my main portrait lens since it allows sharp focus on the subject while the background blurs into a pleasing bokeh. However, taking group portraits is challenging since the telephoto equivalence requires plenty of distance. Olympus really should make a 25mm prime this fast and sharp. One other drawback is that this lens isn't true macro (1:1), mainly because of the minimum focusing distance. I also have a 35mm macro and can get much closer with it, though it's also much slower. I thought I was going to get rid of the 35mm when I got the 50mm, but am rethinking that now.
This remote control works fine on my Rebel Xti. I have used it from as far as 15-20 feet. Once nice feature is the two second delay, which allows you to have the camera take a photo 2 seconds after you press the remote button -- allowing you to not have your arm sticking out and pointed at the camera in the photo.I also use this as a way to activate the camera without causing any motion, such as in astrophotography or other low-light tricks. Works great.
These M30i Mission speakers put out very good sound for such small speakers, and for such a small price. They have two bass reflex ports in the front, allowing them to be used against a wall, unlike rear ports (although the M32i and M31i come with foam plugs to allow you to do this).My expectations were limited for such small, inexpensive speakers. But my initial impression was that these speakers were pretty dreadful. There was no bass, the stereo imaging was severely blurred and the bass reflex port seemed to muddy the sound.Boy have they changed after a few days!The tweeter apparently is the same as on the M32i and M31i, and the tweeter is not normallly affected much by the cabinet - and Mission supposedly mounts them to further isolate them from cabinet resonance - so the sound above 2,500 Hz shouldn't vary much from the bigger speakers, and it doesn't, once the tweeter gets broken in. In other words, it has superb, crisp transient response, and precise stereo imaging. Listening to some Flamenco guitar sounds about as good on the M30i as on the M32i.The bass took a while to get broken in - I generally take my time before adding bass, usually a couple of days. Once it did, the M30i put out more bass than anyone has the right to expect from such small speakers. My guess is it is at least as much as my old 3-way floor speakers with 10" polypropelene woofers, though I am too lazy to reconnect them for an A/B. I know this sounds hard to believe. But that tiny woofer must have a long throw to move the air. It's not as good as the bigger M32i and M31i, but they have pretty astonishing bass. Using a pipe organ CD, all the low notes were there. Overall, though, the bass is not as powerful as the bigger missions. It goes surprisingly deep, but the deeper notes are weak, vs the M32i. For bookshelf speaker purposes, and most general purposes, the M30i seem to put out enough bass. But if you're a bassaholic, don't expect miracles. One oddity: When the speakers play an extended deep note, you can feel a puff of air a few seconds later, about five feet away.The ports on the front add the some bass reflex coloration, which is absent from the M31i and M32i, which have a single large port in the rear. The bass reflex ports extend the bass, of course, by making the driver think that it is in a bigger cabinet. The bass reflex design adds some resonance in the lower midrange. This is not necessarily unpleasant once you get used to it - it makes the sound fuller. It also makes some instruments sound farther to the back, while instruments that use primarily the tweeter sound very forward, creating a stronger front-back imaging.The result is that you could easily fool someone into thinking the sound is coming from much larger speakers. You can get a lot of clean sound of these by turning up the volume.I still think the M31i is a better choice for a little more money, if you don't mind larger speakers - probably two or three times the cabinet volume. But if I had gotten the M30i first, I think I could have been happy with them as my only speakers.The M31i and M32i are capable of producing real, deep bass, while the M30i produce enough bass to get by. The M30i are not bi-wireable, which may account for their not producing as much treble as the bigger speakers when bi-wired.Of course, their natural use is as surround speakers. They have two 3/8" bolt receptacles on the back aligned vertically for a mounting bracket, which sure would be convenient if I could find a set, but a good hardware store ought to be able to help you make your own. The overall frequency response character matches the larger speakers enough for a surround sound matchup.However, there is one significant difference: The M30i does not sound as lifelike. The sound is pleasant, detailed, excellent stereo imaging, with plenty of sizzle and bite on instrument like trumpets and cymbals. But whereas with the M32i you might be able to fool some people into believing the sound was real with a blindfold test, the M30i sound like sound from speakers. But what do you expect at a list price of $200?I would not hesitate to recommend these to a young person starting out in building a hifi. They would do justice to some pretty expensive gear, while not being too revealing of the faults of lesser equipment. Even if they later get a larger speakers, one can always find a use for these miniature marvels.And having used the M30i for about a week, I can recommend them without hesitation for adults, too, even with high end gear. Do not judge these speakers by their price. Mission has managed to make some exceptionally good sounding speakers at a remarkably low price.But some advice: Don't pass judgment on these speakers in the first few days. And break them in slowly and gently. I think it would be a serious mistake to give these speakers loud pounding bass from the start because the cones have far more extending to do than a larger woofer. Wait till you get clean, clear highs and midranges before you work in the bass. Best bet: Leave them on overnight at low volume the first day or two.Tip: Get some Caig ProGold or DeOxit and apply it to the speaker wire and terminals. You will probably get noticeably better sound, and it will reduce corrosion over time.Notes: I do not have any idea what "classic British sound is," and whether these have it. If they do, then the M31i and M32i don't, because they have a different character. The only other British speaker I have owned had an electrostatic tweeter, which produced exceptionally clear treble. The M31i and M32i are closer to that sound. What they do have in common is a striving for neutrality and accuracy on the part of the speakers. Americans seem to have more of a taste for exaggerated highs and lows, and often crank up their bass and treble controls (just listen to a modern hotrod souund system driving by). All of the Missions seem to have fairly flat frequency response - all are rated within +/- 3 db, and the specs appear to be conservative.Having bought several Missions, my advice is that if you have trouble removing the stickers on the grills, complain to the company and ask them to send you a new grill. I haven't had any trouble, so something must have been wrong with the other reviewer's items (perhaps they were sitting in a warehouse too long?). But frankly, I use mine with the grills off; they sound better.
I bought both the Pre-N router and the Notebook (F5D8010) Network card from Belkin, to replace my Linksys WRT54G and Cisco Aironet PC Card, because was having range problems after I moved to a larger home.So, after reading several reviews of Belkin, Netgear, Buffalo and Linksys 'Super G' and MIMO products, I decided to switch from Linksys, due mainly to several reported problems with their newest SRX2 and SRX4 products, and also because Netgear seemed to be the less reliable of the products I looked at.After I got the products from Amazon, I installed the router with a little effort (reinstalled a couple of times) , and connected my desktop PC to one of the Fast Ethernet (wired) ports, and the Internet port in the DSL Modem. It went to the Internet without a glitch, and in less than 5 minutes I was surfing exactly as I used with the old router: No differences noticed in the wired connection.When I installed the network card for the first time, it also worked like a charm, and I got a signal boost to an awesome 40%-50% in the same spot where I was hitting 11%-15% previously with my 811.1g gear.Then there came the bad news: Every time I turned off my IBM T40 Thinkpad, or it hibernates, stands by or otherwise switches off the Belkin Pre-N Notebook Network card, it gets permanently disabled.After that, the network card can not be enabled other than unplugging it, uninstalling all of Belkin software and drivers, rebooting the notebook pc, and then reinstalling Belkin software, plugging the network card back into de PCCard slot and reconfiguring the wi-fi network settings (ssid, security, etc,)This means I'm reinstalling the network car at least twice a day (every time I go to the office and back home) and this also happens when if I switch to wired Ethernet and then try to go back to wireless any other time of the day: the PC Card is automatically switched off when windows detects an Fast Ethernet connection and it won't come back.Now this becomes more interesting: BELKIN SUPPORT DOES NOT EXIST !. I've tried to get support by phone, being kept on hold for hours at a time. Response time to e-mails take at least 10 days, and all I've got are non-sense answers that tells me they don't read trouble tickets thoroughfully.Maybe it is good to mention that I'm a seasoned electronics engineer and hold a few Cisco certifications, which have made no difference since Belkin manuals are so scarce that it is impossible to figure out the numerous configuration parameters and options of this network card without support from the manufacturer... which as I understand, it is not available within a reasonable timeframe.Conclusions:- Belkin Pre-N products have the best reviews in its class over many sites in the Internet.- The product is great when it gets to work, and router installs easily.- Range improvement and signal boost is awesome- Network card has configuration problems, at least under Windows XP- Documentations is extremely poor- THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS BELKIN TECH SUPPORT!- I'm about to return this combo and go back to my old Linksys gear.Bottom line: If you're a Internetworking expert, wireless genius and you hold a Ph D in electronics or a CCIE certification, go for this router and network card!.... or maybe you could hold forever on the phone for a Belkin Tech, who has memorized 'Networking for Dummies'.
If you own most of the cooking "toys" as I do, go ahead and spend the money-it does serve a valid use.A few things you should know:The "laser beam" does NOT measure temperature, it acts as a pointer to whatever you want to read.NO INSTRUCTIONS are included but the diagram atop the unit will indicate the area being read based on distance from whatever you're reading.Suggest you wear insulated gloves when taking a close read on the BBQ grill--it will show the actual temp and by increasing the distance ans scan to grill surface, you can get an "average".Works great when "debunking" your fry-pan that has even heat without hot spots--diffuser (sp) placed under the fry pan really spreads the heat if you have a pan with uneven hot spots.Yes it will tell the temp of hot oil in a pan--measure about 6" away.Also great for checking temp. of AC discharge-window temp leaks and whatever you can have fun with!I regret it does not have a carry case as the thermo pen has.Unsure about battery life, can't locate where you would place one--I'm sure the Maverick web site has a link for questions.All of that being said---buy the damn thing and enjoy it---"He who has the most toys wins"!!!!!
I'm an old geezer 51, worked around machinery all my life and have some hearing damage. I listen to my MP3 player everyday. A friend had some ETYs ER6i and they were noticibly beter than my Sonys. I bought a pair & used had them for 3 weeks. I dont mind spending $ for something I use alot, but wasn't sure if my old ears could hear the difference between $100 and $200 headphones. Let me tell you the UEs are great, night and day difference between the earbuds at all frequencies. Also you get to turn your player way lower with the UEs compared to the ETYs for the same volume. this will really save on battery life. Getting UEs is like getting my 54 inch HDTV, the 35 inch tube was good but no comparison, and the UEs are the same way. So good I wrote my first review.
I spent at least 6 hours trying to get the Dwl-1000AP setup with two SWL-120 USB ports, three computers in all. Where the MAC number is supposed to be on the DWL-1000 Acess point -- I couldn't find it. Tech support never returned calls. Quick setup guide is anything but. Manual setup for setting up my ip address did not work. I am sure it will work in someones hands, but I have been using pc's since the original IBM pc in 1980. I have owned nine systems and would describe myself as above average in computer use. I have better things to do than waste time when the company can't get it together enough to provide documentation or tech support.
Purchased this ink cartridge for my Lexmark printer and it works great. Easy to install and can be use right away.
Mine is the same as the others. It worked fine up untill the warranty ran out.Then, it would no longer do stand-by but shut off.Three times it wouldn't turn on, but when I wiggled the cord or left it for a day it would work again.Then one day, it wouldn't turn on. nothing worked, nothing at all.It is currently with the geek squad, they mentioned that the power supply seems low for the computer, and that it might be the dreaded M word - motherboard.Reading all the boards I've come to realize these are two HUGE defects with this machine. When the warranty runs out, so too does the mother board and/or power supply.Here's hoping it's just the powersupply, I can't afford to buy a new computer after only 2 years.I know i will never by Dell again.oh yeah, and the Geek Squad warned by that the biggest problem with bying dell is their 'specialized' parts so you can only buy from them, considereing their customer service is ATROCIOUS (they kept referring me to someone else and then hung up) you don't want to do that.
Okay, on first impressions, this mouse comes out as a very neat gadget.Pros:* Small, compact in size.* Works with AA size battery as opposed to a charging station.Cons:* Having worked with Logitech's MX700, the wireless reception of this Microsoft mouse is definately horrible. The mouse becomes unresponsive once in a while.* If other people are using the same mouse in the vicinity, the signals get distorted and you occasionally loose control on the pointer.* Definately not recommended for gaming, as I've found out. Buy the Logitech one if you want a responsive mouse.In a nutshell: Its small, compact, portable ... Thats the only value it has. The functionality part is rather unimpressive.
This is a pretty good product: was easy to install, functions well, is valuable to display small Fujitsu P1510 on desktop. Only bad feature is that when the desktop comes out of "sleep mode" - the spacebar will automatically go on forever until you hit the hot key once to stop it. Nothing severe, it is an annoyance, but worth it for me.
I got this heavy gauge wiring panel for adding cable, phone and network distribution in my older home. I used this with twoGrid-lifting Wire Management Modules and was able to mount aMotorola Signal Booster 4-Port Cable Modem TV HDTV Amplifier with Active Return Cable Modem Boost,Leviton 47689-B 1x9 Bridged Telephone Module (with bracket), my cable modem , router, and switch. (There is also a 2-way passive splitter for video that goes to bedroom and office). I added aLeviton 47605-ACS J-Box Surge Protective Kit - Single AC Power Modulefor the AC power. The wire management modules allow routing of wires behind the other equipment so that a clean layout is possible. I have cable in, 4 cable out (2 bedrooms, office & den), phone in (3-lines), 8 phone out (using CAT-6 cable, to 3 bedrooms, office, 2 in the den, & kitchen) and 8 CAT-6 LAN out in this panel. I highly recommend this for helping to organize the jumble of wiring associated with video, phone and LAN. I would have preferred a larger size, but the location where I mounted it (master bedroom closet) was only suitable for the 19" panel all hidden by19 inch Structured Wiring Lid.
Although I've never heard of Buffalo Technology before (http://www.buffalotech.com) I decided to purchase this product because there was at least some confirmation from others that it would work with Apple OS X. Linksys was my first choice but they don't claim any Mac support at all for their PSUS4 server so I gave up on them.Anyway when this product arrived I was determined to install it using only my Mac and not resorting to one of my Windows systems because it seemed that most people were having difficulties on the Mac side. The manual section for Mac is completely wrong, so ignore it. Here's what I did:1. Unpack, plug in to printer, network and lastly plug in the power.2. I have a DHCP server in my network router which for me means devices get assigned IP addresses from a pool starting with 192.168.0.xxx. Go to your router configuration web page and find the address of the print server device. If you don't have a DHCP server the device will be at IP address 192.168.11.222 according to the manual.3. Bring up Safari and type in the address, e.g. http://192.168.0.123. It will ask you for a username/password. The username is 'root' and the password is empty by default. If you see the printer configuration page then you have confirmed the device is working. You can come back to this page to mess with settings if you know what you are doing.4. Go to System Preferences, click on Print & Fax. Click on '+'. I'm running OS X Leopard which shows a window with a toolbar with a Default button on the left. You should see 'P1' in the list of printers.5. Ignore the default setting for 'Print Using' and look for the closest match to your printer in the list of Gutenprint drivers. I have a Canon PIXMA iP3500, so I selected 'Canon PIXMA iP3100'6. Close the Preferences windows and open TextEdit. Type something in an select File Print... and press Print. You should see the Print Queue window and after a few seconds you should see your document print.Piece of cake! On the Windows side of things don't bother installing the supplied software. It just confuses things. Unlike the Mac installation you couldn't do the Windows one without consulting the manual. Sadly, Windows has became a torturous maze of dialog boxes. Ready? On Windows XP do the following:1. Go to Control Panel, Printers and Faxes, Add Printer... then click Next2. Select Local Printer (don't ask) and uncheck the 'Automatically detect (blah)' option3. Select 'Create New Port', then 'Standard TCP/IP Port'.4. Next wizard... Type in the IP address from above, and then type over the printer port/name that got unhelpfully filled in for you (remember it is P1 by default)5. On the next page select 'Generic Network Card'. Yes, I was shaking my head at this point too.6. After clicking OK on the next very big message box, and a brief intermission, select your printer driver.7. Print a test page and if all is well you should be up and running.Despite the nuttiness of the operating systems this is a great device. I hope the company comes through it's current legal troubles and continues to produce great products like this.
Cool and quiet with addition of looking great! Keeping my case running cool all the time!
I recently bought another higher-end CB rig to use on the road so that I could have sideband and a couple other extra features. Because the 1001Z is so affordable, and because I was curious as to what thirty dollars would get you in a CB, I ordered this radio at the same time. I was very pleasantly surprised. It turns out that thirty dollars can get you quite a bit.This radio is tiny, unobtrusive, and has a front microphone jack, so it's easy to find a mounting spot for it in a car or small SUV. They even found room for a PA function. The front panel is uncomplicated, but a particularly nice feature slipped into the design is an RF gain control, which helps the squelch circuit deal with the long-distance chatter if you're working a nearby station. Although the radio's small size makes the controls a little tricky for fat fingers, it's easy to locate the controls by feel and operate them while driving. A channel 9 priority switch allows quick access to the emergency channel.The 1001Z powers up in channel 9, and has no channel 19 priority switch, so you have to manually crank it to 19 each time you start up if you haven't gotten it wired into a permanent source of power. However, if you wire it to a circuit that's always "hot", the radio can remember its last used channel, even when powered off. This memory circuit draws less than a milliamp when the radio is turned off, so it won't drain your car battery even if you leave the car parked for a few weeks at the airport.In radio terms, the 1001Z is decent. Receive sensitivity is not incredible, but my unit was able to receive a -117 dBm signal (better than the 0.5 uV/-113 dBm claimed) at 10 dB SINAD (measured on an HP 8920A). In layman's terms, this is very good for AM, and ensures that your receiver won't be the weak link in your setup. The transmitter feeds a CB-dedicated BJT, the 2SC2078, and will handle the maximum legal power output of 4 W. Don't expect to "swing" or "tune up" the 1001Z if you want to break the legal limit. You'll break the final first. Mine measured just slightly over 4 watts carrier. The oscillator was within 3 ppm on channel 19. In short, with the exception of being just a fraction of a dB over 4 W, my radio was perfectly tuned out of the box. I got good audio reports from drivers in my neighborhood. I like my radios to have relatively few IC's, and the 1001Z is made from discrete components in all the important places, making it easy to repair and tune.There is no noise blanking, and the 1001Z suffered badly from ignition noise in my trusty 94 S-10 Blazer. An RF choke on the ignition line and a good ground system will go a long way to help deal with this. Even with the squelch closed, I could hear ignition whine in the speaker. But I'm a long time ham operator, and this is a familiar issue with mobile HF. Other CB radios do a better job dealing with noise, but the 1001Z isn't the worst I've seen by far.The microphone supplied is very good. It's a condenser type mic, which requires a supply voltage to operate (supplied by pin 2 on the mic jack), so other mics may not be fully interchangeable. Audio quality was better than some of my expensive CB mics.Possibly because of the microphone, this radio has an unusual delay before the transmitter kicks in. If you don't keep this in mind, your transmissions will get clipped, so after hitting PTT, you need to pause a bit before you speak. This feature has the potential to be slightly annoying, but I am used to military radios with transmit holdoff, so I did not find it to be a problem. Fortunately, the S-meter LEDs also serve as transmit power indicators, so you know when the radio is transmitting. (The "TX" LED comes on before the power LEDs.)I would not hesitate to recommend this radio. It does everything a CB needs to do, and exceeds the quality of rigs costing twice as much. These days, thirty bucks is practically free.Pros: Great microphone, compact size, good receiver.Cons: No channel 19 priority, prone to ignition noise, slow to transmit.
We were looking for compact camera with better zoom capabilities. The Z712 has a great zoom function without being bulky. It has met our expectations.
I'm sure my daughter would love this MP3 player if we could only get the CD to load on the computer. Not a surprise though since it seems most of the kid toys that come with a CD never seem to work (ever tried a kid's camera?). Save your money and buy the real thing.
If you're still thinking about getting a video camera for home movies or amateur filmmaking, and are still confused about the various formats, and concerned about the cost, here's a simple solution. It's simple to use, rugged, and so cheap that it's almost (but not quite) disposable. It even loads its software for you on your home computer. Shoot some scenes, plug it in to the computer, and a few minutes later you're editing and overdubbing.This little camera may not have the highest resolution around, but for viewing on the average computer display- or even a moderate-sized TV- it's perfectly satisfactory. For web-based movies, it's more than good enough. And it's small enough and cheap enough to take with you everywhere.I bought mine at Costco (at a significant discount) on impulse, and since then I've never been without it. It travels in my short pocket, on my bicycle handlebar bag, in a pocket in a larger camera bag, even in the case I keep my iPpod in. And when you do have it with you at all times, it's surprising how often you find yourself reaching for it.A half-hour doesn't seem like a lot, but if you were raised on 3-minute rolls of 8mm film, well, it's 10 rolls of film- more than enough for a vacation trip. And if you have your laptop nearby, you can download the contents, and start fresh again.Best of all, at the price you can hand these out to film-minded kids for their own projects without worrying about them damaging the family's expensive video camera. A friend bought one for her 10 year old daughter after seeing how much fun she had playing with mine. And given the ruggedness and low cost, I didn't mind letting a child play with it, either.As others have noted, the flip-out USB connector is clever but ungainly. It works well with laptops, but is difficult to insert in some desktop front panels, and puts too much load on USB connectors in some positions. The solution is simple, of course- get a USB extension cable.In summary, a handy and fun toy at a very reasonable price.
Awsome, I've never had graphics this nice
We bought these batteries to go into our camping lantern. After 1 1/2 nights, they started leaking battery acid. Luckily we caught it in time. I'll never go cheap on batteries again.
Setup was easy. Works without problems with my Powerbook and desktop PC with 64 bit WEP encryption enabled. However the router sometimes freezes and keeps rebooting itself. I loose connection and have to power down the router and then power it up to make it stable.Also performance is not good. If I connect my 3Mbps Comcast Motorola SurfBoard cable modem directly to my PC I get about 2.2-2.8 Mbps from Speakeasy test. Once I connect it thru the router (wired 100Mbps LAN connection ) I get down to mostly 1.8-2.2 Mbps and sometimes upto 2.5Mbps max. The wireless conection with my Powerbooks 802.11b is worse as i can get about 1.5-1.9 mbps !Significant drop in bandwidth I will think.Avoid this cheap router and go with Linksys instead.
I got my shuffle as a Christmas gift and I couldn't be happier with it. I have worked out every day since I received it because I am so excited to use it. It is so light and easy to use. I downloaded a bunch of songs from my c.d.'s, and also purchased a few from the i-tunes store. So in conclusion, I highly reccomend this product to anyone thinking about buying one.
I've already bought 3 of these: 1 for myself and 2 for family/friends. I think that this is an excellent product and highly recommend it. I've listened to at least 5 kinds of portable MP3 speakers and the OnTour is the best, so far. And though the bass could be better, the over-all sound is "whole" and clear even at low volume. Plus, the ability of the OnTour to run for over 20 hours on a set of AAA batteries makes it the ideal set of portable speakers.My only recommendation for future versions (aside from adding a bit more bass, that is) is for JBL to make a stronger locking mechanism that prevents the cover from sliding back once the OnTour is fully opened. While not a deal breaker by any means, the cover slides back too easily and needs to be handled gingerly.Still, a close friend recommended the OnTour to me, I bought it, and now I highly recomend it. I wouldn't think twice about getting this as a present for friends/family.
Ever feel like you snuck in on a truly great deal? This Oppo was it for me.I'm an audiophile who also enjoys home theater. But I've got to admit that I'm not up-to-date on the latest equipments and technologies.A very good friend of mine (who has WAY too much equipment) has been on me for about a year now to do some upgrading to my system, and he kept telling me about the Oppo. I thought the way he was talking about it that this would be something like a $500 or $600 upgrade.It's sad to say that these days there are so few products that even meet their claims -- but the Oppo far exceeded my expectations. A truly wonderful player at what I feel is a bargain price.There are enough posts here with all the technical details -- so I'll just put my two cents in for the "average" person who is looking for a superior player.Set-up took less than 10 minutes (could have been quicker, I'm a slow reader) and the result was nothing short of spectacular. (I'm using a Panasonic 42" plasma with a custom-built 5.1 sound system).HIGHLY recommended!
great product - very easy to use and no problems at all with it so far - only a few weeks old however and not had much chance yet to really use it
This item is very useful. You pay $40 for the mp3 player, and then as many of these USB drives as you'd like- and they're more and more affordable. Dollar-wise, it's an EXCELLENT bargain. $80 for 256MB. $120 for 512MB, and so on- do the math.You can even store other data on the drives- the MP3 player won't complain.And there's NO annoying software. You just put mp3s on the drive just like any other drive.This item is about the size of a small flip-size cell phone, and very light. You can go jogging with this and not feel the weight.The LCD screen is small, so hard to read. The operation is simple, but not very intuitive. Unless you pull it out and look at it, it takes some time to get used to it- all the buttons feel the same. The volume lever is nice though.Battery life is good- 2 AAAs will last a good 15 hours easy, unless you run large headphones, backlight, and constant fiddling.The major problems are:- It's designed for easy, casual use (like jogging), but there's no CLIP or even a hole to string a cord through. Pocket or hands only. The headphones are just barely long enough.This is the worst, worst problem. If you can deal with this, this thing is perfect for you.- As someone else has noted, the headphone jack is exposed. It's possible that you can get it caught and ripped out- but given that it has to go in the pocket anyways, it's not a huge problem.Overall, I paid $80 for this and am very happy- no other $80 mp3 player comes close in the flexibility.
Unfortunately, I did not read these customer reviews until AFTER my toshiba dvd player stopped working. It was suggested by an employee in the electronics department at a major department store... Apparently I should do my own research before I purchase a similar product. I bought the dvd player approximately one month ago and have used it less than ten times. I discovered today that it is not working and reads the message "bad" even after inserting a brand new dvd. I do not plan to purchase any other toshiba dvd players, and strongly discourage any consumers from purchasing the sd-3980 in particular. VERY DISAPPOINTED!
Bought this to replace a Dell 810 all-in-one printer that malfunctioned after less than two years. I would have given the product 5 stars except that the installation instructions for Windows XP are unclear and we encountered problems because we used the CD that came with the unit (CD was for Vista--that little devil of an operating system). Once we figured out that the CD was not necessary for Windows XP all went well. We had excellent technical support from HP in helping us resolve the initial problem. Bought this HP as the third desk side printer in our office when color printing is wanted. We have three of them now and so far, so good.
Bought it as an organizer, but I use it for much more.*Take this review with a grain of salt*Smooth interface, fast processor, great display and excellent functionality. I bought this PDA mainly to keep track of my life, but I use it for so much more. This is my first PDA, but in terms of the applications, I think that goes without saying. You get some pretty good stuff as stock, but there is so much more for whatever your needs. Besides logging appointment, taking notes/memos, and creating shopping/to-do lists, I probably use the TX most to check email or just surf the web. The connection is pretty seamless after you initially set it up. I've experienced web speeds where I download 1mb per around 40 seconds, so unless the site is really graphics intensive, it will load pretty quickly. However there is a cap to page size, so if the page you wish to view exceeds the size (which I think is around 1.8mb) the images won't load.Setting up the email feature is a bit tricky, but once you have it up, it works nicely. Just make sure your email client supports POP and forwarding (like GMail).In terms of bluetooth, I've only hooked up a ThinkOutside keyboard to the TX and that works fine. Connection was a bit tricky and I never did succeed in linking a secure connection, but this could just be because of the interface drivers. No keyboard lag here. I've never tried connecting my headset (Motorola H750) but I guess you really wouldn't unless you're making VoIP calls.Music player is another nice addition and works well with the provided headphone jack. Picture 'viewer' also nice, but I'm sure this is all old news.In terms of design, the TX looks very sleek with the dark graphite finish. The screen is large and has great resolution and color scheme. They provide a screen protector, but I'd rather not take my chances and ordered a custom ShieldZone. I'd also rather not get nicks on the outside, so I have my TX in a snug Rhino hard case.Overall great product! CNet also reviewed the TX as one of the top PDA's out to date.
I bought this radio several months ago. It is still running on the same batteries I put in when I got it. My daughter and I use it every time we get in the shower, when I'm cleaning the bathroom, or when our electricity goes out. It's great in the shower because it stands up the moisture, it's easy to operate, compact. I put it right in the shower on the towel rack where it doesn't get direct water but it gets plenty of steam. Even with that, it still works great. I especially like the fact that I can get all 4 of the local TV channels in my area and that comes in handy when you live in tornado alley like we do and the power goes off every so often. I really miss it when I go out of town without it because I've really gotten used to having my music or news when I'm showering. The sound isn't the greatest but it's good enough for the shower and for the size. So far it's holding up very well and I think it would make a great gift for just about anybody.
This computer brings many writing/typing fantasies to mind when you read all of the adds and publicity of the tablet pc in general. However, if writing on a computer screen will make you more productive than only typing start shopping. the 3500 did not meet my whimsical fantastic dream, but it has made me more productive and eliminate legal pads of note paper for the rest of my life.
I ended up price matching this TV at HH Gregg and got it for right at $1000 (tax included), although I don't think you can find this TV at that price any longer.I purchased this TV on 1/1/08, and I am so glad I did. I was debating between this TV and the 56" Samsung with the LED light engine. While I was at the store, this TV and the Samsung were sitting right next to each other. The Samsung was about $700 more than this Panasonic, but the picture wasn't $700 better - that's for sure. I was concerned by the initial brightness setting of the Panasonic in that I felt it was a little on the dark side, but after I got into the settings and fixed them to my preferences, I was able to get it to look just as good as the Samsung.As is with any DLP that I've seen, the colors are very bright and tend to be a little on the exaggerated side, but with some adjusting, you can get them looking pretty realistic. My litmus test is usually watching a game in HD to see how the TV handles quick movements, and this TV does a really good job. There are certain networks that do a better job with their games in HD (CBS, Fox, and TNT), and others that make you a little nervous (i.e. ABC and ESPN), and this TV is really accurate on most all of them. While watching the Michigan-Florida game on 1/1 on ABC HD (overcast skies, kind of dark), I thought that I was going to be disappointed with the TV's HD performance. However, watching the Georgia-Hawaii blowout on Fox really stunned me when my expections where kind of low as the game was played in the dark, cavernous SuperDome. While getting a good broadcast from Fox, Georgia's black jerseys with contrasting white numbers and red trim were very precise and there was very little bleeding over while in motion. The black levels and the overall color accuracy seems to be solid so far.Watching any other non-game HD programming is crystal clear regardless of the network on either DirecTV HD or over the air.One of my biggest concerns with this TV or any other HDTV is the quality of the SD picture as my 5-year old watches a lot of PBS and PBS Kids Sprout which is all in SD. I have this TV set to stretch, and it does it nearly perfectly. There is only so much you can ask out of SD quality, but this TV does a much better job than my Mitsubishi RPTV. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the SD.I also have an Xbox 360 that plays some games in 1080i and some in 720p, and all I can say is "wow." The picture is perfect. I don't know what else to say other than you cannot ask for more. I've played Halo 3, Guitar Hero III, and NCAA Football 08, and all of them are perfect pictures.Sadly, the only thing that I have not been able to test is the performance of 1080p through an HD-DVD player. That will hopefully be coming soon, but if it is supposed to be twice the resolution of the 720p, there is no question that it will be shockingly good.By the way, I have my DirecTV HD-DVR connected with HDMI cables and my Xbox 360 connected via component cables. I have not seen any marked differences.If I have any complaints its that there are no controls for the picture on the front of the TV, and the remote is somewhat cumbersome to use. You also need to aim the remote precisely in the lower-left corner of the TV. I know RF may be a bit of a stretch for a request, but I would like to be able to aim in the vicinity of the TV to get it to work instead of having to be so precise. Also, some of the controls inside the settings are a little awkward, but that may be that this is my maiden voyage with Panasonic as I have only had Mitsubishi in the past, and my parents own a Samsung.I hope that this is helpful to anyone that is looking for a solid deal on a DLP.
I purchased this item as a gift for a family member. When it first came we loved it. It was the perfect size for a 17 inch laptop and had plenty of room for papers and a book or two without being too bulky. There are a bunch of pockets for storing mp3 players, etc.However, after less then 4 months of normal every-day use the shoulder strap is completely frayed and falling apart. It is still usable but it looks terrible - you can see the foam padding inside the strap. I'm really shocked that HP would put its name on a product of such poor quality.
The sound from this item is very close to CD quality provided you do not get out of signal range. Its usefullness is made even more beneficial since once you find an HD radio station and signal is aquired, you will notice some radio stations have more than one station on the frequency you are on. Setting the stations up should be done from a parked position. You will not be able to just surf easily through stations since there are 3 different ways to search. Read the user manual and you will get the best use out of this device. If you travel a bunch this item will require more time to station surf. And if signal is weak you will still here some static. The sound on a strong signal has much more depth than any conventional radio station. Its still worth the buy!
This cam is basically what you pay for. It is great as a travel cam and that is why I bought it. It does have 4X zoom, and will record short movie clips. The 16MB onboard memory is a little small, but it will take a SD up to 512MB that will store 509 2304 x 1728 high res pics. It will go through batteries, especially when using the flash. I have NiCads (rechargeables) so I don't have to deal with the waste or expense of disposable batteries. I paid about $85 for mine and am very happy.
Hannspree's Red Apple 10-Inch LCD TelevisionI just received this and it is truly fabulous. I couldn't be more pleased. Great picture! Cuter even than the picture. Everyone is delighted by it. Easy to set up. Highly recommend. Bought this as Christmas gift for elderly mom.Please Note! This does NOT have the closed caption feature that was stated on this website. I had to call Hannspree to find this out. Just an inconvenience, it would have been a nice feature to have, but certainly understandable with such a small screen. I have emailed Amazon and the seller this updated info.
For some reason it does not play DVDs. Buy if only you are looking to use as a CD player on your computer.
Bought it as substitute for the Nikon battery for my D40. Worked great a couple of times.But now days (hardly the 3rd use of it) it discharges in less than 2hrs or so. I tried it a 4th time, same result. So it will be just be a place holder from now for the time the original battery gets charged. This product could have been better.
I opened my Archos 604 package on January 11th, 2007. The machine was sleek, sexy, the protective cover didn't have bubbles (so I just kept it on). It was exciting.After having read several reviews though, a part of me remained cautious. I kept the packaging it came in, the reciept... everything. Archos simply has terrible customer service, and you have to be prepared!I let it charge for the 2+ hours it said on the instructions, loaded my music, photos, videos, everything! It worked like a charm, and I loved it so much! With the PDF viewer, I used it as an eBook as well, taking along my favorite books, comics, heck even a D&D; companion guide or two (or ten).The date is now February 2, 2007. I've had my archos for less than a month, and now it simply doesn't work. The battery has always been charged according to the directions. I have installed the latest firmware, and exhausted all of the troubleshooting forums that google could scrounge up, and there is no hope. The archos turns on, then shuts down after five seconds or less.That said, why didn't I give it a score of 1? Here's a list of pros and cons as I saw it.Pros:* 4.3 inch scratch resistant screen with great viewing angle.* Ultra long battery life* Headphones in the package sound great with their own volume control* Gunmetal exterior is rather sexy* Will actually fit in your pocketCons:* Obviously... it doesnt work* Archos has terrible customer service* Navigation is not intuitive* Documentation is lacking* You have to buy accessories to access the device's potential* No FM radioOverall, until it stopped working, I loved the device. So if you want to risk it, then risk it. Just KEEP THE RECEIPT! AND THE PACKAGING IT CAME IN! Make sure you review any return policy associated with the device, no matter who you buy it from.
This a great little set! We put it in our kitchen and my wife uses it every day! Nice picture using a feed from Dish Network and the VCR really comes in handy for reviewing her company VHS product updates. The perfect size too. Oh, and the price was very nice as well!
Really enjoying product...best feature...flash can go wireless, and with the swival versatility it can be placed wherever you need it.
Works great, like you would expect it to. Just wish it had a larger capacity...seems like I need a new one every other week. I use it in my Canon MP210. This is easily the cheapest place to get them.
I have owned lexar media in the past and it has been reliable and functional. Recently, however, I ran into an issue that came as an unpleasant surprise. I purchased an Olympus evolt e-500 camera. It is a great camera and works fabulously. but when I tried to use the lexmar media 4x in the camera, it caused a "card error" that corrupted the camera for any form of memory card. The result was either a costly repair or an exchange of a brand new camera. Just exercise caution with this unreported flaw.
This is the second lens I've purchased for my T2i. I don't often take a lot of shots that require this kind of zoom, so I wasn't going to drop $1400 on a lens... mostly because I don't have that money to drop, LOL. But I wanted to have a zoom lens handy. I photograph trains, mostly model trains. And I've actually found that the 50mm 2.8 Canon lens does not do what I want to do that well. The depth of field I get, when I get close in, is so shallow that I can't get the whole locomotive in focus. That's one place where I found this lens to be more useful than I would have expected. I set the camera back from the subject, zoom in, and get more DOF... This would likely be the case with other zoom lenses, though. Photographing outdoors on mostly cloudy days here in Washington State, the lens does a fine job. If I'm zooming in, it really needs a tripod in those conditions. At the wide end it's not necessary. In the end, I would buy this lens again. I have taken some outdoor shots and it's not the sharpest, especially at the zoom end. But, on the rare occasion I need the sharpest, I'll rent the $1400 lens. I do plan on purchasing a better "Standard Zoom," and for that I'm looking at the Tokina 16.5-135mm that's more of a wide angle or the Canon 28-135... but the Tokina provides a larger DOF than at Canon lens.
I have a simple set-up at home: My wife has a desktop wired into our router, and I have a laptop that I operate wirelessly. We wanted to get an AIO and I really labored over the decision.I've had HP before - top of the inkjet line - and after less than 2 years I had to throw it away. Because of the horizontal feed, the rollers wore and I was advised that it was cheaper to buy a new printer than fix the worn rollers. I've also had Canon and they are like the Excel bunny - they just keep running and running. They use a gravity feed, so there is less wear on the rollers. I also considered that for an HP 7310/7410, a black cartridge costs $30 for 21 ml, and a Canon 3E black cartridge is 27 ml and costs $14. You do the math.So I bought the MP780 even though I needed wireless, because while half the buyers of the HP wireless AIO's raved, the other half said it was terrible. I don't like that kind of reaction to something I'm about to buy.Several reviewers here at Amazon said you can set up the MP780 to print wirelessly if you use the Netgear 121 Print Server. Guys, thank you!, thank you!, thank you! for that information!!! It was invaluable. I bought the 121 and in less than 40 minutes I was all set and printing wirelessly. I expect I will need to use the desktop or else plug my laptop directly to the AIO to send faxes ad scan, but I can print wirelessly, which is the main thing.Thank you Canon!! Thank you Netgear!!! Thank you to the other reviewers who said this combo would work!!!
I purchased it from staples (...). When I tested it to see if it worked my computer always lost power and restarted. The product didn't work as advertised. I might as well have plugged it into a simple surge protector.
after buying 5 t0 10 camera the swan super night is the best ibought five
I bought this case to hold my Canon S45. I was looking for a very compact case. The Z10 holds the camera, and an extra battery and an extra CF card in the smaller pouch, but not much else. You might be able to squeeze a cable in the bottom of the main compartment, but that's a little too much hassle. It worries me slightly that the mouth of the case does not open very wide so the zipper may scratch the camera. The padding seems adequate. The strap and belt loop work fine. The quality seems to be good, and I like the compactness of the case. It's good for casual use, it doesn't get in the way, and it is an easy to handle size.
Works perfectly. Paying monthly fees to your broadband internet provider, particularly when they do not bother upgrading obsolete leased devices to take advantage of service upgrades is simply playing it dumb.
My recommendation is to wait for the next generation or even two for the Zune. I experienced the Zune and iPod for the first time during the last couple of weeks. The Zune felt cheap and clunky compared to the iPod. I thought the iPod had better screen resolution and seemed like better quality. The Zune is still working out bugs finally working with Vista but the wireless seems quarky. No one has the Zune yet so no one to share with. The FM doesn't seem to work very well on the Zune having a lot of static with the stations it connects with. It would seem Microsoft would put better quality FM with the Zune since it is one of the features iPod doesn't have.The iPod seemed better polished and the interfaces worked better. I would wait if I were you for a year or so before getting a Zune. Don't throw your money away at a first generation product that still has to many bugs to work out.
Perfect for my pc, sound quality perfect. Once I crank up the volume, even the windows vibrate, LOL!!!!
I'm a gamer and always thought that CRT was the way to go for gaming, but after taking the jump up to the VP201b, it changed my way of thinking. The colors are bright and really stand out, there's no ghosting at all in gaming, and there's no dead pixels.I highly recommend this monitor. The only problem that I have is the fact that I didn't realize that with it's aspect ratio, the monitor recommends that you use a 1600X1200 resolution and if you use anything else, the picture quality isn't as good while web browsing, however it's great for gaming. I'm getting used to browsing with it though.
Well, first off I have to totally agree with the others who rated this camera as a five star product. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and I love it! It's just about perfect for what I need and then some. So far with the amount of time I've put into using it I've found that I can do just about anything that I want to with this camera. It's just that good. I love Nikon cameras and this is just another model that proves that there just a great company that makes great cameras. This is a must get for the intro level digital SLR camera... heck this is good for just about any level.Jeff
Simplistic in setup...a definite bonus is you are new to computing. Though I have not explored what this can do for my wife's IPOD related music, it has given me what I purchased it for - dependable storage.Most of the USB driven external hard drives do not adequately provide for cooling. The Link Station does. I can leave it running for days and days without worrying about it....and the gigabyte ethernet connection is a truly great thing. Fast, stable, dependable....that's what you are buying and getting with this unit.
If you're thinking of upgrading your current DirecTV HD receiver to the H20, beware! Apparently, as I just learned, when you buy one of these, even if it's not from DirecTV directly (say at Best Buy, CompUSA, Amazon, etc), even if you hook it up yourself, you're entering into a new two-year agreement.That's right! I bought this receiver back in January 2006 because my previous one (also HD) I'd had for about 4 years up and died. I didn't get the HD DVR because 3 people I talked to at DirecTV said I needed a phone line for the DVR to work. I haven't owned a land line in about 5 years, so the DirecTV HD DVR was out of the question.Well here it is in April and I've decided to go with Dish. Dish has an HD DVR that doesn't need a phone line, plus they have at least twice the number of HD channels as DirecTV.When I called DirecTV to cancel my account, they said I owed an "early cancellation fee" of $262! What?! I explained that no, I've been a DirecTV customer for about 10 years now and that the receiver I bought in January wasn't for new service but was simply to replace the receiver that had died. He basically said "Sir, it's on your customer agreement that you're entering into a contract, it's on your bill, and on our website, you should read the fine print, yada yada yada."What a load of you-know-what. I shelled out $200 for this receiver and installed it myself. I bought DirecTV's Early Bird NFL Sunday Ticket. I've stuck with DirecTV for the last 10 years and this is the thanks I get? A final slap in the face for $262?The rep tried to justify it by saying "We have to do this in order to recoup the costs of the receiver. Normally, without an agreement, it would cost $350."I have two problems with that statement. One, the HD Dish DVR costs less than $350! How he thinks a non-DVR costs that much is beyond my comprehension. Two, $262 != $150. Do the math.
I do enjoy this wall power strip, the only thing I don't like is that since all of the outlets are vertical, large power plugins get in the way of the other outlets more easily than it would if they were rotated.
The eTrex was picked based on cost. My work changed in a way that it required that a gps receiver. Only need it to mark and record latitude and longitude. It was easy to use and the manual was understandable.
This little bag holds my Pani palmcorder and related accessories with ease. Very compact with numerous pockets to store small gadgets, etc. Very pleased with purchase, has been in use for 2+ years.
Excellent option for someone who doesn't have CD player in his car stereo... I know, it's too old... but it works great!Time for Delivery: Only two days.. good enough
Took this bag to anatarctica. One complaint: Not for quick access. Everything else is highly positive. I can fit all my lens (took 70-200IS, 50mm, 60mm macro, 10-22mm, 24-105mm, extra batteries and chargers, canon 30d, canon s70 (and underwater housing)) and extras without issue. Perfect size for carrying around. Although I never dropped it in the water it supposed to float (when the waterproof lining is zipped of course). Very comfortable and a great carry on bag for a 35 hour flight!
It's a bargain. I've paid the same price for a manual screen a few years ago. The motor is silent when the screen rolls down.
We had this camera for 6 months and then it stopped working. We contacted the company and they said it the camera was discontinued so they would not support it. Which is fine cause the picture wasn't that good and the sound was unusable.I would go with the Summer Infant, much better picture and sounds and at least you get support.
I bought an iPOD (8GB) and I thought to upgrade my listenning experience by buying extra high price earphone from a very good company (altec lancing are great in speakers).When I plugged them into the iPOD i was supprise by the sound image mediocracy.The original iPOD earphone are much better.So, I thought maybe impedance do not much the iPOD. So I test on my Denon Hi-Fi, Still iPOD earphone had much reacher sound.Most of the time I never regret buying in high price. This time, I don't know what to do with these earpohone.I can say that sound seemed to be accurate, but lack of Bass, treble is not smooth (I wouldn't pay $20 for these earphone).Joel
I wanted an extra powersupply for my toughbook, and this was priced UNBELIEVEABLY low. It came right away, and it works. It is a bit flimsy,,, but it is not my main use item. It WAS so cheap that i tried to order two at the same time,,, but the vendor would not let me. If it lasts... its another amazon-ACE deal.
Amazon needs to change the description. I should have read the reviews before purchasing this product. I read the description assuming it will play MP3s burned on a CD. IT DOES NOT!!! I think it's about time Amazon changed the description on this so people can stop buying this product by mistake.
For the price, and the brand name, Motorola's FRS radios should be more durable - these don't last long in average use (either business use by IT professionals, or the real torture test, with pre-teen boys).
I personally love this cd player simply because it has lasted me a long time and it's STILL going! If you are looking for a durable cd player with valuble features on it, then you have hit the jackpot when you buy this one!
iRiver gives you a one year warranty and it WILL break after that one year. Contacted their customer service for repair options. They said, essentially: "drop dead".Same problem as other reviewers: these buttons break. Poor quality and poor engineering - great for a few days.You cannot do worse with other brands. Try them first!
The only thing holding me back from five stars is the quality of printing when printing fine text. Your first example of this is when you print out the rebate form for the printer, the instructions are a bit hard to read. Otherwise, picture quality is too incredible. I can hardly believe an inkjet printer can do this. The speed in which it prints is also very nice. Its nice not to have all the bugs that those HP printers seem to aquire. Also, be careful not to touch anything you print for 20 seconds or it will smear. This is on all settings. I definetly would make this a must have if you need a printer.
The audio and video of this DVD player is what you would expect for a $350 unit - very good. It would be nice if it played SACDs, as most of HKs competitors equivalently priced units do. A nice feature is audio delay adjustments for each channel (in terms of ft or meters, not ms), allowing better system setup if you have a receiver lacking this ability. Most buying a DVD player of this caliber have a receiver to match, so this probably doesn't add value to many people's system. Spending 6x what a base DVD player costs at WALMART should guarantee *quality*, and you get it, just as in every other unit of similar price. I think what sets something apart from its competition is the little things you notice. The first thing anyone, audiophile or not, notices, is the intense blue LED that continually draws your eyes away from the TV. I mean honestly, did they not look at this thing in the dark and notice the blinding blue power LED, which is the *one* light that does not go off when you turn the display off? It's nice that all the other lights go out, but that feature is pointless with the remaining laser-like 'on' light. Another thing that annoyed me is that the website picture shows an SCART and gold connectors on the back, while my unit has no SCART (I think this is a foreign thing so I don't care), and no gold connectors. Realistically, I'm sure there's no noticeable difference without gold connectors, but it seems shady to show it with gold connectors, and to not have them. Finally, a real engineering design issue that directly affects the units functionality and performance: It is NOT capable of digital output of DVD-Audio signals! The manual claims that 'The current digital formats do not support the high bit rate of the DVD-Audio format'. Oh but wait, HK's own AVR 520, a receiver from several years ago, is capable of receiving both 96kHz AND 192kHz digital bit streams (at least in stereo), so obviously the format supports it. To make matters worse, the player is actually capable of 96kHz digital output! (Just not when you're playing the music on a DVD-Audio disc.) For example, on the home screen of R.E.M.'s greatest hits, the AVR 520 recognizing the audio as 96kHz digital, but once you play the music, you have to switch to the analog connection to get anything. Compounding things, the player is capable of limiting the PCM digital output to lower bit rates, but apparently not for DVD-Audio. In the end, with analog connections DVD-Audio discs still sound amazing, but using the digital connection would theoretically improve things.UPDATE 1 YEAR OLD - My unit can no longer recognize DVDs. A few CDs still work. This is the 3rd CD/DVD player I've had stop working within 18 months of purchase.
Pictures were never as great as expected. Finally, after 2.5 yearsit died due to the "sliding cover failure" syndrom.
Pros- Good player- Durable- Cheap- Sound quality is goodCons- Got a bit buggy after a year or two of use- Battery life was short
Good shipping, great product! Works as intended and in superb quality. Found out that this DVI is actually better then the HDMI cord i bought!
this product is great just as good as the high priced ones you get at a store
I received the refurbished router faster than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise. It came with everything I needed, looked brand new. Went through set up according to the cd, but to no avail. Tried following just the pamphlet directions, and still had a bit of trouble. I called D-Link, and although it took me a couple of times to get through, as when they are busy you just get a message that says there is no one available at the time. I finally reached a tech, who helped me get it set up. It wasn't anyone's fault but my own though, I am not a techie and had trouble setting up the last router I had as well. I have to say my husband and I see a marked difference in speed compared to our last router, a Belkin 54g, which would receive a maximum of 36 mbps at close range. We are getting at least double that from down stairs. I haven't tried it sitting next to the router since it is in our closet with the wire panel box and modem. We have a big house, and I get great reception everywhere I've tried it. Its lightning fast, and I really like the features that allow us to have a guest network without sharing our network code, and I like being able to set up my external hard drive wirelessly so I can back up my computer files all the time without having to drag out the hard drive and hook it up. Printer works great on it too, but we do have a wifi printer, so it worked with the old Belkin anyway. Reason I went with this one is it got good reviews from both cnet.com and zdnet.com, both said it had great range which we need for our large home. Bottom line for me is, this is an excellent router and the refurbished price is excellent too. And it works as well as brand new, so why pay more?
I received this unit about a week ago and I couldn't be happier with it. I wanted a stereo for my office that worked with my ipod and my xm radio that would also play cds and a decent radio. This unit does it all. I looked at units that were twice as much that didn't have the features of this one. The sound quality is perfect for my office. It looks nice: it works perfectly: I can't think of a single complaint. I bought mine as a reconditioned unit from an Amazon Marketplace seller so it was a fantastic value. If I had to pay full price, I would (Costco has it for $149).
I've had it for a week now! It's very nice in my ears, and the sound it's ohoh!!!! It goes straith to my soul!!! The best headphone i've ever had!!!
just what I needed, it works fine in my GPS. it works in the car in the GPS and transfer data fast enough
I bought this monitor from Dell in Nov or Dec last year (can't remember) as they had it on sale and with free shipping. The monitor certainly is bright, thought it's not a bad thing. The biggest problem with this monitor is that it's a 19&quot; monitor but can't display 1280x1024@85Hz legibly. Text is horribly blurry at that resolution. It looks great at 1024x768 but that is WAY too low for a 19&quot;; everything looks SO huge. My fault for not researching it enough as 1024 is the recommended resolution for this model.
I bought this because I have a large library of MP3s that I want to transfer to a device and listen to. I also wanted a lot of extra storage for other files. What I found was that this player only allows you to listen to MP3s that are downloaded from the Napster application. Even if your MP3s are burned from your own cd, you can't listen to them with this player UNLESS you burn them with the Napster CD ripper. This was not listed in any documentation, the salesperson at the store was not aware of it and the Samsung website does not mention this. I found this out because I called Samsung and they told me there was something wrong with Napster..I then called Napster who told me this.If you are looking to use Napster and store a lot of extra files, this player should be fine. If you are looking to listen to all the MP3s you have accumulated over the years, don't waste your time with this player.
good quality but one problem was that it is hard to get off and on and the screen that is over the nano screen it is making the screen itself on the nano kinda bloury.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Iomega 64MB SmartMedia Card, like most 64MB cards, will store on average 71 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 53 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 32 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 25 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 20 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
This bag is specifically designed for the Tivoli iPal and includes two side pockets and a carry strap. One of the pockets is designed to carry an iPod or mp3 player as it has an opening in the flap that allows for cables to pass from the player to the radio while the pocket is closed (Velcro strips prevent the pockets from accidentally opening). The other pocket has no opening in the flap. The pockets are the same size and are NOT big enough to hold the radios AC adapter. The radio fits perfectly into the bag, which is designed to allow access to all controls, inputs and antenna. The carry strap is long enough to fit over the shoulder and is very securely attached (sewn) to the bag. It's made of a heavy cotton, almost canvas like material and will protect the radio from the usual dings and scratches that result from every day use.A little pricey, but well made, both in quality and design.
I bought it to replace my NIKON D90 original strap, I can feel the difference immediately, since i got 18--200mm lens, still heavy for if wear long time. but it helps release lots.
As a small doorstop, the unit is adequate. As a functioning hard drive and MP3 player, it leaves much to be desired on the manufacturing QC front.Like other reviewers, I have now gone through two units that have failed. The battery charges for hours, and the unit winds up in the state &quot;HD Error.&quot; It will not work as a playback device on either battery or A/C. It continues to work as a USB-connected hard drive on A/C but not battery.When the unit does work, copying files onto it is ergnomically simple with Windows Explorer, but nail-bitingly slow. Especially when it is on a USB hub, there are frequent write errors. The FAQ list on the manufacturer's site used to recommend using a USB port on the chassis rather than a hub. This helps marginally -- there are still delayed write errors.The FAQ list has now disappeared, replaced with just marketing descriptions of the product, no descriptions of problems and their resolution. Perhaps Archos should rename itself Barnum, but direct itself to the egress ... Another mystery of the free market economy.
Works really well. I was tired of using depilatories. This groomer is quick, easy and thorough and there is no redness after using.
I did a lot of research and comparisons before deciding on a flat panel HDTV to buy. After all this was a huge chunk of change to invest in. After looking at several models I ended up setting on this model. It seemed to be reasonably priced and fit my viewing needs.Actually I was originally looking for a 36 inch TV, 40inch, although very nice seemed a bit "too big" if such a thing is possible. But after doing some comparisons with other models, the Samsung 40inch was only a few hundred dollars more than it's competitor's 36inch model and a heck of a lot lighter. This unit only weighs 60lbs while the 36inch competition weighs nearly 90lbs!Although it is 40inch it doesn't look that big because it's widescreen. Comparing it to my old standard 29inch cathode ray tube just isn't a fair comparison. Television sizes are determined by the length from opposite screen corners. Overall the picture quality is great! Unfortunately it really makes you aware of the limitations of your standard cable signal, ugh, how did I ever live with normal non-digital signals before? Even regulars DVD's show their limitations. But I guess I'm ready for HD-DVD now! I hooked up my PS2 and unfortuanately it really made me wish for the PS3 or even the XBOX 360 for HD mode.Anyway the picture quality was just amazing. I'm very impressed with the video capabilities. The menu system is also fairly easy to use and very intuitive. I was a bit nervous because when I first set it up I had a hard time setting the channels, but I was just too impatient. It just took a little time for the system to warm up it's auto-channel detection. When you order the unit from Amazon, the delivery guys helped us plug it in and made sure it was working properly before I signed acceptance. Make sure you check it out before accepting delivery.Anyway I highly recommend this great product, I don't think I'll ever want to leave my house for entertainment now. I need to have a flatpanel-warming party now. :-)But here a couple of caveats before ordering.1) Don't bother getting the extended warranty. Your basic warranty covers you for a year and honestly most electronics will break down fairly quickly if there are problems. But if it helps you sleep at night by all means get the extended warranty.2) Amazon seems to put TV's on sale a few days out of the week. After I purchased the TV I checked the web site again and the price fell a couple hundred dollars! But then the next day the price returned to the amount I paid for. If you can wait, I would advise you to just check prices every day for a while and get it when it's at it's all time low. It could save you a few hundred dollars off the price.returned my order
I' ve bought this printer in a bundle with the c200 camera. The prints are amazing, even on normal copier paper. The printer is real fast (I only have the comparison to may 7 years old hp 550c). The possibility to put the flash cards of the camera in is the real advantage to other printers. I haven't had any problems with the software - only the registration program (the german one) is very poor. You need about 5 minutes to fill out the forms and answer the questions to realise, that this action has an dead end: the &quot;continue&quot; button in ths last dialog is unabled - incredible!
First of all I am a musician and a sound engineer so I do know what I am talking about. I own both speakers and have compared them side by side with the same sound tests.\Logitech is priced reasonably and offers alot to the common person such as the decoding and the fancy control unit. You can hook it up in place of a home theater system and be fine. The speakers have decent lows and mids but not very good highs.Klipsch on the other hand is priced conciderably higher, does not offer a remote controll, nor can it be used in lieu of a home theater system *no decoding*. The bass on the system is by far superior to Logitech's, the mid range is a little bit clearer, and the highers are unparalleled *in comparasion to Logitech*.Logitech is a computer company that focuses on general computer components such as key boards and other such items. Klipsch is solely a speaker company, as least to my knowledge, and also focuses on home theater systems.Extra information: The bass on the klipsch is approximately twice as loud at Logitech's. There is pretty much no high range on logitech since they do not incorporate tweeters into their speakers. Klipsch has more static noise than Logitech. Klipsch speakers are also a little bigger and in my opinion looks nicer. Logitech is better for a home entertainment system.There are good things and bad things about both, although for me I will chose Klipsch over Logitech any day.
I know several people with this router who love its price/performance ratio -- though not the most reliable or powerful, it may be the best value for its price.However, I've gone through two of these from Amazon that work only for wired connections. D-Link technical support said Amazon got a bad batch of this unit with faulty wireless connectivity. D-Link couldn't tell me whether Amazon had replaced the faulty batch or not. Just be careful when you order -- you might end up needing to replace the unit directly with D-Link.
Length:: 2:06 MinsI bought the medium 5162 for my trip to Africa this summer. It says that it can hold a 17'' laptop-- it could, once it's in there. Unfortunately jamming my 15'' MacBook Pro in was a problem. I took the pack to a tailor and she was able to make a cut on the inside of the bag. This way, I can slip my laptop in from the inside of the bag or actually unzip it and use the side opening. It's hard to explain, but it is possible to do it without damaging the bag. When she was done, I could easily get my laptop in and out with no problems, it didn't look damaged in any way and it just cost me five dollars.I've gotten a lot of compliments on it. It's a great backpack, it held two of my cameras, my laptop and books just fine. I even could stuff in all the little pockets, extra batteries and my plane tickets and documents. I loved the look and durability of the back so much, I even bought a smaller camera bag just for lighter trips.Other than the issue with the laptop, it is a great laptop/camera bag by far! Like I said, it's easy to get the bag altered without damaging the canvas outside. It's an inside seam and it's really not expensive to do.
We purchased this unit in late March anticipating several long car trips. It was easy to install and use. However, the power cord had a loose connection and would often come unplaugged from the main unit during travel. We should have sent it back then, but decided to live with it. After the third use (each use being about 4 hours long), both screens stopped working. There is still audio, but no picture. Since the 90 day warranty has expired, Audiovox offered to fix it for a $85 fee, plus shipping. So - overall we got about 12 hours use from this $130 device...
I have used this printer for 3 months now and it is extremely good for photo quality printing. The color reproduced very well with the on-screen colors (wysiwyg). This printer, if used with the USB port can print a normal 8X10 photograph in less than 10 minutes. Extremely versatile printer and low capital cost.
It's perfectly compatible with the existing 128mb RAM that came in the Dell. Yes, the Dimension 2400's came with only 128mb running XP - it took 2 years to figure out that was why my mother-in-law's computer ran at 1/10th proper speed, because she paid at least two different "professional" computer people $60/hr to "help" her. I never imagined that Dell was so low as to sell a dog like this at SAM's Club, and that the "professionals" had never checked the RAM. Having a total of 640mb now, it runs like a brand new system. Everyone is thrilled, because helping her is no longer a two-hour ordeal.
This product sorprised me in a nice way. I've got 3 of these for my rental unit and they work amazingly good. With rebates and everything, it cost only $9.99 a piece but saved me of having to wire my property to accomodate internet access for my renters. Thanks Hawking!
The Canon gadget bag's fit and finish is top notch. Nice looking bag, well built and appears highly customizable. I have nothing to compare it to and have just started with photography. I left it in the default configuration which carries the camera body with no lens on one side followed across the bag by six individual compartments for lenses.So far so good - if anything changes with use, I will update the review.
So far I've loved it! Keeps my make away from dust and dirt and it is easy to write with it on the keyboard, I didnt even have to get used to it.
I'm only a student of photography, so I'm not able to get too technical in my review. I bought this lens because like most, I wanted an all-in-one lens. A lens that would allow me to take close family shots and those distance shots; when I can't be as close as I'd like to be. I've only had this lens for a about a month now, but I must say I'm extremely happy with the lens. With that said, I'm very big on landscape photos and not heavy into sports or fast action shots. The photos I've taken with this lens so far (around 500) are very crisp and clean shots.I did notice that the lens can be a little slow on the auto focus, so beware. If you plan to only use this lens for sports and/or action shots, you might be a little disappointed. Otherwise, this lens is great! Now, I can get rid of my three other lenses that this single lens has replaced.
Pros: Good, solid power. Very quiet operation. Modular sleeved cables for the Tidy amongst us. Relatively high efficiency. HONESTLY Rated for 430w CONTINUOUS Power output at OPERATING TEMPERATURE.Cons: Due to variations in the intepretation of the ATX PSU standard, earlier versions of this unit (including mine) will not run certain mainboards. The Modular Cables can induce unwanted resistance as there are 2 connectors per cable instead of 1. The PCI-e cable can be installed backwards by the clueless and cause damage to the PSU and Videocard.Another capable, HONESTLY rated PSU from Antec, this powered my Dual-Core Intel system with an ATI x800 and 3 HDDs without apparent effort. Nothing I could do could cause enough load to noticeably speed up the PSU fan or cause the slightest fluctuation in voltages. The "Motherboard compatibility problem" applies mostly to NF4 chipset boards made by 2 manufacturers, DFI and ASUS. This is shared with another High-Efficiency PSU manufacturer, Seasonic.
I wish I had read the reviews first before ordering this. It is a terrible case. I thought there would be cushioning of some sort and a small pocket to store CF cards or a spare battery, but it basically only makes the camera bulkier. I plan to return it and root around in my old camera equipment for something that fits.
This unit IS very attractive. The sound IS good. But the "Casette Deck" is a rectangular hole, with one button to fast forward/stop, and no buttons to rewind, or play. It's worse than the tape player in my old Ford.Then the darned thing stopped working. I was very upset, as this was a gift. Do not buy this product if you have any intention of ever playing casette tapes. Otherwise, it was nice.
I've just recently switch to wrap-around type headphones and love these. There are some threads here that indicate the pressure created on the ears for these are too much, but I did not find that at all. The phones created a perfect fit that eliminated most of the wind/road noise. I use these for running and there is no movement at all once they're in place. The single cord on the left is very nice, heavy and has enough length to do what you need...attach at the waist if you like. I personally use an arm band and prefer shorted cord lengths, so I have excess to deal with.The color is great!The only downside that I can come up with is already identified in the threads. Sweat buildup around the earbud. The angle of the bud is perfect for channeling music to the ear, but this also allows for sweat to channel into the earbud as well. I run for hours at a time and even in the northern climates you sweat. The PMX70s are not waterproof and therefore while running I remove them, wipe and put them back in place. For the price, with a little care, you could have a great set of headphones last for quite a while.If you want waterproof, you'll have to more than double your price and get the PMX80.
I bought this toner for my dad back in nov of 2010. It started to print black streaks after 7 months of use. the original HP toner that I bought 3 years ago lasted 3 years and never had a problem. I guess you get what you pay for. Wish I bought the real thing. Warranty for defects after 30 days so the warranty is useless.
I use it to hook my keyboard piano to my laptop. I'm sure I might use it with other stuff too. It works. It doesn't look like it's going to break any time soon. It's not terribly cheap for a cable. You can pick up a comparable cable from monoprice for about $1.50, but hey, if you're looking for that free super saver shipping like I was and you're just a few dollars away why not pick this up? Spare cables are always useful.
7 out of 10. This copier/scanner/printer is compact. For the $150 price of admission this is probably the best deal on the market for a small copier. It does have it's limitations. The machine does not collate, which is a major drawback if you are going to be making multiple copies of documents sets. The time spent sorting papers after copies are made is irritating. The ADF feed mechanism made a squealing sound for the first 500 copies of so, but has magically stopped. The scanner works well and the printer quality is great. If you are looking for a laser printer and scanner that can also make copies on occassion this is the machine for you. If you are going to be using it for a lot of copies, especially if you want to collate, pay the price for a higher quality copier that collates and has a better quality ADF.
I bought mine used and the amp is fried, however, I hooked a car stereo amp to it ( Lanzar Vibe 286) and this thing ROCKS!!!!
Got this in the usual amazon quick delivery (even using super saver shipping). Running PC to 42in TV. Its a thick and sturdy cord. No loss of picture.
Bought this for my son and myself - considering what it is, it works great! Basic starter camera with decent quality and flash, and no film to develop. Should you need it, it includes an SD slot. My personal opinion on some of these other reviews is expectations were too high...I remember when $50 got you a 640x480 worthless digital camera. If you can get this for under $30 you are getting a terrific deal! (I wouldn't pay the suggested retail of $50-60 myself)Don't bother using the included software; just plug in with the included USB cable and windows XP will pop up and see the camera as removable media.My first digital camera was a 1.3 MP Sony Cybershot that cost $400. Nowadays, $400 gets you a much better camera, but 1.3MP still gives you a decent picture. My Cell phone supposedly has 1.3MP quality, but this batman camera is better.I use mine for my blog (works great on the go, don;t have to sweat dmaaging my $300 "good" camera, and for my son - well, my first camera as a child was a 110 camera. This is much better as 1) it has flash2) quality is about the same and3) no wasted film development becasue the 5-year-old took a picture of his thumb.Face it, if you're going to blow money on a disposable camera or a first camera for a child, you cannot possibly do better than this for under $50.
I bought these earbuds a week ago, and i was a sceptic of their greatness. I really didn't think that earbuds could ever sounds too great, or have such powerful bass. I was wrong. These are absolutely great and they have outstanding bass!
My wife and I currently own 2 Hitachi 2gb Microdrives, along with 2 Kingston Elite Pro 2gb CF cards and 2 Sandisk 1gb CF cards. The Hitachi 2gb cards came packaged with our 2 Canon 10D's when we originally purchased them.We have since added 2 Canon 20D's to our arsenal. We have been using the Hitachi microdrives without any problems what-so-ever for over 3 years, shooting more than 40,000 images among all 6 cards, although we tend to recycle through the 2GB cards a lot more often than the 1GB cards.We are currently looking at options for addition digital storage. We already have a Wolverine 60gb stand-alone storage device, but the charged battery isn't sufficient to download enough images during a long day's shoot. So, we are looking at other options, but we will probably add another 8gb of memory cards for the short term.I've noticed that the Kingston Elite Pro 2gb cards are currently only $119, while the Hitachi 4gb microdrives are $179. Since my previous experience with the Hitachi microdrives has been excellent, I would prefer the microdrive over the higher priced CF cards.Some complain about the more fragile nature of the microdrives compared to CF cards, but they are actually no more fragile than the equipment you stick them in. My advice is don't drop your camera. Don't drop your lenses. Don't drop your microdrive. Don't drop anything you care about.
This mount is simple to set up and looks great. This is an easy solution to getting your TV on the wall.
Great mouse, very quick don't know if it's my computer or the mouse but it doesn't scroll very quickly
I have had several of the older model, 2-9917A, and as many of the posts here state, it's a fantastic machine! My batteries are finally going, so I Googled the model and found this forum. I'd thought to order the newer model (26977GE1), but aafter reading the reviews with respect to the mute button and headset, forgettaboutit!I went back to Google and found a few battery suppliers. For $15 each (baber.com), my 2-9917A will breathe new life.Now hopefully they won't be backordered....Thanks to all for the insights on this great (old) product!
I purchased this to go along with the Neewer 160 video light. Holds a decent charge and recharges quickly. I also purchased the charger that was suggested and am happy with it as well.
I was skeptic that this device will actually deliver, but the price was low enough to try. To make a long story short, I eventually bought a second one.The good:It streams video even on 802.11b, at sharp resolution.The bad:If the signal is too low, it may stop the streaming, and recovery is somewhat painful.You have to choose between fast forward (a very slow one) and search (painfully providing the exact time to skip to). I guess it has something to do with copyright, but it is still beyond my understanding why you cannot have them both, as they are assigned to different buttons.It works well only with D-Link media server, and oly with the latest version. I believe this version is the last one (they move to ActiveTV) so don't expect to get support for new filetypes.Bottom line:This list of bads is long, only because this device is so useful. I have two, and will stick with it for a long time.
These in my opinion are not comfortable when wearing them for more than 2 hours. The plastic on the inside will rest against your ear making it quite uncomfortable. Also the padding could be a bit larger and softer.That's really the only thing I found bad about these. The sound quality is good, surprisingly good noise canceling, decent materials, and very light.
After trying so many different products these were the one i was most comfortable with in terms of performance and easyness of actually putting into the cable.Go for it!
iMuffs from Wi-Gear include a number of features to meet the ever growing wireless demands of the technology minded among the citizenry. With such features as: stereo bluetooth connectivity, controls for your iPhone/iPod, and a noise canceling microphone, iMuffs, on paper, seem to be ready for prime time. For more information on the features of iMuffs, jump to the product page.DESIGNiMuffs have a very sensible and practical design.While the design of iMuffs is not likely to find its way into the Apple design Zeitgeist, it serves the purpose to which it was intended. In terms functionally, Wi-Gear has built in the required specs to deliver the promise of stereo bluetooth to the masses. However, comfort is another issue altogether (more on this later).USABILITYI found iMuffs to perform all of the listed functions as advertised. I used iMuffs with a 3G iPod Nano, 2G iPod Touch, and an iPhone 3G. Once the included dongle was attached to the thirty pin connector, everything worked seamlessly.All of the controls (play/pause, next track etc.) worked as labeled. Once paired to the iPhone, the iMuffs would pause my music and allow me to answer an incoming call etc. Nice feature to have sans cumbersome wire. As with the current state of stereo bluetooth, the audio quality is good but not great. The newer bluetooth standard promises to solve some of the current limitations. If you are an audiophile, iMuffs are not for you.Everything is great with iMuffs as long as you don't have to wear them very long. Sadly, the engineers, in my opinion, skimped on the padding which covers the earpieces. When you place your fingers on the earpiece, you can feel the thinness of the cover.In the above picture of the earpiece, my fingers are actually pressing against the cover. As you can see, they are not depressing the cover. This is due to the fact that there is very little material there, subsequently, I am pressing up against the hard plastic earpiece.Once one has worn a pair of iMuffs for a while (my limit was about 1.5 hours) the hard plastic begins to press against the ears. I let my son use the review unit to get a second opinion. He could only manage 2 hours.MAKING A GOOD THING BETTERiMuffs by Wi-Gear have great functionality but suffer from a lack of comfort when worn for any length of time. A slight redesign of the earpiece cover could rectify this deficiency and improve the overall usability of the product.MyMac[...] Rating:Overall, this is a good product. It performs as advertised. As an Apple enthusiast, I tend to prefer a little more in terms of industrial design. Additionally, Wi-Gear definitely needs to redesign the earpiece covers from a comfort perspective. That said, I am awarding this good product from Wi-Gear a 4 out of 5 on our MyMac[...] rating system.
Gets 1Gb speeds and survived a run through the wall without any issues. Been using C2G cables for a long time and will only buy from them.
Fast delivery and excellent customer service. I ordered two and neither worked upon arrival. I kind of felt as though I wasn't believed by the gal I emailed because she said that had never happened where two items were defective. despite that I had prompt service to exchange with the prior company. The item is alright although I thought it would be a little better quality. I may be just a little critical.
The day before we went on a family trip I decided we needed a good digital camera (I had it shipped to the hotel where we were staying).This camera is every bit as good as advertised. The quickstart and battery life of the camera are phenomenal. The fit and finish of the camera are top notch.Using the QV-R51 we've been able to take some brilliant pictures we've framed and hung on the wall or emailed to friends and family.I held out on the last star only because I'm reserving the 5th star for the camera that has all the QV-R51's features but with the additional ability to take multiple shots per second.
I purchased this product as last year's Christmas surplus at a very good price, but even at the list price it is a worthwhile buy.Image quality for most average uses is excellent (you would invest in something much more expensive if you were a serious hobbyist). The advantage of this pair is that it is well made, and serves the purpose over a range of multiple uses (backyard birding, airplane spotting, landscapes, etc). And at the price point, if the kids drop it into the water, not a huge loss.The unit is made well with excellent fit and finish, worthy of the Nikon name. I would recommend unhesitatingly for family use.
I purchased this modem to display caller id information for a contact manager program I have.It works 100% of the time to report every call!Most other modems worked on reporting about 80% of the time!Tech support was excellent too at helping me remove the old modem drivers on my XP machine.
This product is great! Mum loves it she can actually see the remote and what she needs to press. Highly recommend this product. x
This is a very good product. It's very sturdy and easy to put up. Something that was very cool about this one was that the arm is hollowed out, so you can hide wires inside of it. Definitely the best deal for the money.
I bought this after borrowing a friend of mines STM bag. I like his more because it has more pockets, but his was bought in Brisbane several years ago.Alas, this bag is still the best laptop bag i have seen since.Quality construction and great price point make this bag a winner.
Having sat on the fence for a while regarding the purchase of an LCD/Plasma set, I must say that having viewed HD content on the Sharp 1080p LCD is remarkable. Prior to purchasing, I compared the Sharp next to the Sony XBR 1080p playing Blue Ray content while the Sharp playing HD DVD. Knowing that blue ray technology has a slight edge on clarity, I must say that HD DVD content displayed on the Sharp certainly held it's own. I am very picky about my purchases, and want the most for my $$ as well as having a good product lifespan. This LCD set fits that bill as most LCDs are still 720p. 1080p makes all the difference. Watching regular 480p DVDs using up-convert technolgy (do not have HD/Blue Ray player yet) ultilizing HDMI look great. I was prepared to be disappointed having viewed HD DVD content but much to my surprise, the regular DVD content really was impressive.I also have played XBOX360 games using the HD adapter and the the picture quality is equally impressive. Note that the HD adapter for XBOX360 does not have HDMI, so this is not true 1080p but comes very close. For high action games, the great response time is really beneficial. I will be adding the XBOX360 HD DVD player as this will be a good $$ saver until there is a Blue Ray/HD DVD combo player available.Overall, I love this set and would buy it again.
I find this fine, I use it with my 18-55mm but at focal distances 24mm and lower itgives a horrible looking vignette. This is the only thing, that as you use it youhave to be aware of your restrictions.
Let me start by saying I'm not the audiophile I used to be. Back in the 70's and 80's I was an audiophile gear junky, always buying the latest and greatest top-end stuff. These days I'm content to have a "very good" system, as opposed to a "high-end" system (many of which don't offer any improvement in sound IMO). I can remember when back in the old days we obsessed over "total harmonic distortion" measures the way some people do over CPU gigahertz today.Anyway, I'm a longtime amateur musician (guitar, bass) with a pretty well-equipped home recording studio, so quality sound is important to me: I just don't obsess over audio gear like I once did.I bought these speakers for my office at home, which I work out of about 50% of the time (and spend a lot of time in outside work). I use them with a Mac Pro that has a topnotch sound card (I do scratch pad recording on the machine using Logic Studio and then move it to my home recording setup, which is also Logic-based, on a different Mac). I've got an extensive music collection that includes everything from classical to hip-hop and rap (the influence of having two teen-aged sons and a pre-teen who's into the same stuff as his brothers). Mostly I listen to rock, blues, and country - I'd say they make up 70% of my listening, with classical and jazz comprising most of the rest.I've probably owned a couple of dozen computer speaker systems since I bought my first desktop in the mid 80's, and virtually all have been mediocre at best. A few later sets from Harmon-Kardon and Altec-Lansing were decent. This Bose system is very good in my estimation, for what it purports to do: provide high quality sound from a computer. No, they don't compete with 5.1 home theatre surround system, and one shouldn't expect them to. But they do provide very good sound in a compact setting. The stereo separation is decent even though the speakers aren't intended to be spaced very far apart. The bass is excellent (and adjustable to taste). The mids and highs are clear and distinct without being shrill, though it would be nice if Bose provide an EQ adjustment for these (and at this price arguably they should). Acoustic music, like acoustic guitar and piano, sounds sublime through these. All in all I'm highly satisfied. After experimenting a bit with these, I'll offer the following suggestions:- Make sure you have the sub centered beneath your computer desk. Some may try to tuck it to one side or another for space reasons, but it really compromises the stereo field and can make the sound seem really out of balance on some tracks.- Don't point the satellite speakers toward yourself. I've found that the best stereo field is created by having the speakers facing straight out, and relatively close to the listener. I tend to sit erect or even lean forward a little when I'm typing: I keep the speakers about a foot to 18" in front of me and about 30" -36" apart. If I roll my chair away from my desk the stereo field narrows, so you want to position these relative to how you'll be sitting most of the time. You want to lean more toward having almost to your side than in front of you (figuratively that is).Nice system. Pricier than most, but better too.
I used this with my grounded Apple laptop power supply in Italy. Worked great!
Sony dscp52 no longer opens the lens cover buzzes and acts erratically.This camera susrained no physical damage yet couged it up in 7 months.I contacted sony about this camera and the &quot;customer service&quot; rep informed me that even though the parts were still under warranty the labor charge for this 200 buck camera would come to 150 bucks.150 bucks!!!!!I told them iI was not satisfied with their charges and they told me that that was the flat rate for labor and there was nothing else they could do.What a ripoff!Beware of sony's repair policies folks.....
Update: donated to the local homeless shelter. Got the SONY ZSE5RED. Buy SONY quality.Bought this to listen to audiobook on CD, so I don't have to fire up the stereo system, and sound is more than adequate and radio works fine at least for AM + FM. I don't see why anyone has to pay extra for the cord, and the CD does have a mind of its own, but I found that sometimes you need to tilt it up or sideways to get it spinning and then hit play again, and once it starts to play, its fine. You'll get the hang of it if you're a little patient, unless you're a toddler.
Radio is very user friendly. I've had difficulty with other pocket radios, but with Sangean I've had nothing but great results. No static. Great reception.
I purchase this case for my 12 year-old son who wanted to build his own computer. He chose this case after reading the specifications and because of its looks (see-through panel and blue lights) and the price. He was able to follow the instructions in the manual and got his computer assembled and running without problems. We did call Antec customer support to clarify two things: 1) that the fans act as LED and 2)the audio port connection (AC'97 connector to Audio on mother board) on the motherboard. They were very helpful. He's very happy and proud of his selection.
The scanner works GREAT, and automatically creates a .jpg image the exact size of your photo -- not like other scanners that makes an 8.5 x 11 image with white in the background. HOWEVER, if you have A LOT of photos, you will have to scan them one at a time. The negative loader works well, too.The problem with this product is the software. It's not easy to get your settings (and I'm an advanced user!), and it's a bit slow. I would've given more stars for the quality of the scan, but the software is really, really, bad.Also, if you have a lot of photos, you can send them off to be scanned for the same price as this scanner.
As advertised. With flash, takes cool pics in the dark. I like the scene selection mode when I'm in a hurry. I signed up for e-mail pointers from Olympus for this camera. Using the recommendations for special situations, you can't miss. I probably will never use all the features though.
Bought this camera to have better print pictures than what I get with the digital. I've tried using it in every mode AUTO, close-up, etc. but the autofocus never works so most of the pictures come out blurry!My older simpler camera took better pictures.
Package arrived within time promised. It was packaged in a padded envelope for protection. After the package teh USb cable fit the printer without any problems and the printer works as efficiently as before.
I decided to pay more for a brand I knew and got great quality. they fit exactly as they should on my Nikon with none of the problems associated with cheaper extension tubes
I have been using this trackball since it came out. The first version was clunky but this one was a winner. All my PCs have one. They are several years old and still working like champs!!!Inside sensors and pins needs periodic but much less than a regular 'drag mouse'. Once you get used to it, you never want to go back again. I purchased a new PC a coupe of days ago and could not find it in local stores so I purchased 5 of them today!!! (That way I'll have them around for a decade more! - Yes, I still have the clunky one)
I paid for it and got an e-mail link but have yet to receive the written conformation. Called the 1800#. It's been a month. If it's this hard to get the plan I wonder how it will be if I need to replace my product.
Excellent across the board. These headphones come thru with exactly what we wanted them for, quiet the tv watching when other household members are in bed. Sound quality is excellent as all Sennheiser phones have proven to be.
I ordered &quot;compatable&quot; DIMMs for my Dell PC to upgrade the memory. My machine will not boot up with both installed or one installed in either DIMM slot. I hope I can get my money back. I wish I could talk to someone at Viking to get an explanation.I purchased through Viking because Dell does not appear to selll these any longer. Very unhappy.
I put this card into my 2001 G4 quicksilver, largely to accomodate my daughter's new iPod touch.It dropped right in, I did install some tiny bit of software from the Cd just to be thorough.It works perfectly. The iPod liked it, the cameras like it, it is a very worthy item to install in a computer that is pre-USB 2.I already had the D-Link hub and that plugged right in and works just great with it too.All in all, this is well worth the 20-25 bones just to plug in the iPod. A very good deal.
I ordered a new router but received a refurbished router. I called up the customer care number and since I want the product for sure, they said they will refund the amount difference between the new and the refurbished router. Only problem is that the new one comes with a 1 year warranty where as the refurbished has only 30 days I think. Hopefully, this should live well.Setup wise its fine, the netgear has steps to set up the modem. But if someone has configured a Wifi router before then this would not be of any problem.
This machine does an excellent job and I would recommend this model to anyone who could use an overhead projector.
This unit works well with a low amount of light. I would suggest to someone buying this unit to also buy a infared flashlight to compliment it.
This product does not work at all. Do not buy it. It is complete junk. And "warranty" service from Belkin is non-existent.Save your money for a quality product from a quality manufacturer. Belkin is not one of these.
these bose speakers are wonderful, it has great sound, can get plenty loud, and fis easily on and under desks. Also know that there could be many alternitives that are just as good for 100$ less.(And incase your wondering, the 2 small speakers arn't wireless)
I purchased this product on pure faith since it wasn't named as appropriate for my Radio Shack phones. It fits perfectly and is more powerful than the ones I replaced.
This is an excellent plasma TV. I have it for little more than 6 months and I am happy that I bought this baby!I did research for about 8 months before I bought Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK. First thing, look @ at consumer reports or any website for reviews on Plasmas - on top 10 list more than 50% will be from Panasonic. This company knows how to dig plasmas. Second part is you need to decide about your needs - what exactly you are looking for. In my case, I wanted a plasma that's slim & slick. I ddin't want any speakers associated with the plasma for two reasons - the OEM speakers are NEVER decent quality & I didn't want huge looking thing on my wall. This plasma is basically industrial/commercial display - no speakers, no stands. And that was perfect for me as I can just hang it on the wall (I had to buy seperate wall mount).Another thing to keep in mind - this EDTV not HDTV. To be frank, I still can't understand the hype for HDTV. I don't have HDTV cable so for me it didn't matter. The quality I think equal to or better than HDTV (compared to HDTV plasmas what I had seen in retail stores).This TV doesn't have any stand or mount so you need to buy something on day 1 - otherwise you won't be able to put it anywhere. I bought the mount from CostCo and happy with that.For the connections - look @ the other review over here - there' all possible technical details on that one so I won't bore you with those.In the end, I will say this is a great plasma with awesome picture quality. If you are buying plasma, get yourself decent home theatre system too. Your A/V receiver can handle all the connections to your cable box, DVD, VCR, CD player etc. And finally, get yourself one of the fancy Logitech/harmony universal remote too. I got harmony 880 and love it. Tip - Plasma on wall, nice slick speakers with high output and 1 universal remote to manage everything will impress anyone anytime - including yourself!
This is my third digital camera, I bought it after my tot dunked my previous camera under water. I did a lot of research before I bought this and it was highly rated in Consumer Reports.After a few months of ok pictures (the macro setting is not very good though) the lens cover started sticking but I learned to live with it. I would manually open up the lens cover each time. Then the lens cover got stuck in the open position and I was learning to live with that. But now the camera is almost completely dead. It will not power up properly and sometimes it beeps.My camera was under warranty so I sent it in and Canon claimed that I did not send a reciept or address with the camera. It took several months but finally Cannon repaired my camers and sent it back to me camera came back with the reciept and paper work that they said I did not send???! Less then a month later the lens cover sticks open again.. :(They should have replaced the camera with a non-defective model!
You would thing a novatron light stand would hold a novatron monolight, but it doesn't. If you plan on changing the position of the light stand, BUY ANOTHER BRAND!
The clips on the leg extensions are made of cheep plastic that bands and now doesn't hold the leg up.
I had this TV for about 9 months when a buzzing noise started and the TV picture started blacking out. The TV was still covered under the 1 yr manufacturer's warranty. I had a Philips authorized service center look at the TV and deem that the power supply needed to be replaced. It has been a nightmare getting the TV back. My TV is basically being held hostage by Philips. The part is on back order with no end date in sight. They are the absolute worst Customer Service group that you could ever encounter. They give you nothing but canned non answers and are totally uncooperative and not helpful. I am still without my TV and it has been over 5 weeks now. Philips is one of the worst companies that I have ever dealt with and I wouldn't recommend that anyone purchase this or any other TV from them.
This compact, stylish and catchy item is very lightweight and attractive, but seems to have very short frequency. I tried it from home to outdoor and could only get a block or 2 of frequency. So unless both parties are really outdoors (beach or park) your frequency is really a little more than a mile.
It's just a protection filter. It's does a good work by day though it can create weird flares by night if you are trying to picture below a bright light or if there's one pointing towards you.It also has a weird glass finish in the edges that make it look cheap (even though it is)
This 12v cord does a great of using your car or other power source to power your telescope. I have a LS6 Meade scope that will chew up batteries. This item fills the bill.
This is my second iQueM4. I lost the first one in an accident and, years after the discontinuity of this product I desperately searched for the same product. It is a concept that has dissapeared in the market. But I love the idea: a Pocket PC integrated with a GPS. Market has moved to GPS in mobile phones, like iPhone or HTC, but the idea to have Office and Internet pages in the same gadget as the GPS is great. We have iQueM5, also discontinued, but this last device has no 3D maps. Alejandro Goldfeder.
This case for carrying a laptop computer seems to be well constructed but after just a few months use once each week one of the two zippers to close the top has the handle fall off. Also the carry strap which is sewed to each side came off the first time it was used. Had the bag for 3 months before using the strap.All in all Amazon should pull the item from it inventory and refund all purchases.Targus Basic Messenger Case Designed for 15.6 Inch Laptops TCM004US Black)
I bought this case for two reasons. I knew this was a high quality product and I wanted something that I could put in my stereo cabinet and go totally wireless. I was very impressed with how things clipped in and function right down to the rubber stand-offs for vibration isolation. Product was built solid. However, I maxed it out with something in every slot INCLUDING four 250GB SATA hard drives and a high end video card that required its own power feed. Bad idea. I blew the power supply and overheated one of the drives in about 6 months. As nice as this case is, don't be deceived by the number of available slots if you're thinking of cramming something into every slot. Ventilation is poor on the four 3.5in bays and it runs hot for me. I still think it is very good, but I would have gone with the Antec tower if I knew overheating and power consumption was going to be an issue (remember, I loaded it down). Don't even sweat it if you only have 1 or 2 hard drives and a DVD. This case will handle that no problem.
I thought the price for the three items was awfully good. Turns out, it arrived without the anti-static brush. I like the cloth and the fluid cleaner, but had to order a brush separately. If it truly does NOT come with the brush, they should remove it from the photograph.
Works great. The only problem is it inhibits the flash. Recommend daytime use. Great product for the money.
I regret I bought this Sharp camcorder. I knew Sharp's quality if not very good from my past experience, but I just couldn't resist the low price and $100 rebate. After just about 1 month, it is already dead in water: the power just couldn't be turned on no matter what I tried. The worse part is that I found out the closest authorized service dealer is 300+ miles away from me because it is a "digital" camcorder. So, think twice if you want to buy a Sharp camcorder!
Worked great for 1 dvd then all hell broke loose. System lock-up, dvd device errors, fatal exceptions need i go on??????????Running AMD Athlon 2200, 512 Mram, 2 month old Hard drive. I think I just might have too much machine for such an inferior DVD drive. It's going back right now I hope some body else doesn't get this drive in their hands, I will pray for them &amp; I'm not too religious..........
Since most of the reviews on these have been positive, might as well drop my very quick, negative review into the mix. Purchased these for a cheap headphone to use with the television. Not expecting anything stellar or amazing--and I won't even start comparing these to my audiophile quality cans. Actually they don't even sound all that bad, fair bass, good mids, highs are on the bright side; good sound in general. The cord is a long twenty feet, and they are comfortable. Volume control is a nice add-on. Cheap too, you can go to your local Target and only have to drop $20 for these things. The only annoyance was that the headband adjuster moved around all the time. Otherwise, these headphones were great and served a purpose. But after some time I realized why they are so cheap; because they ARE cheap. Two weeks into purchase and the right channel dies. No explanation--I certainly wasn't giving them a hard time. Returned them and got a new pair. Two, maybe three weeks later, and the right channel dies. Again, no idea why these Philips headphones keep giving out on the right side, but two out of two pairs did this in about the same amount of time. I guess I am just getting unlucky pairs, since a lot of people like these, but I am going to stay away from them. Too bad I lost the receipt.
Beware of ViewSonic, and beware of reviews from users who have had the product for less than 6-8 months.Viewsonic has a product quality issue with horrid customer service. I bought my projector in June 2006. At first I loved its bright, high-quality image and ease of use. If I had written my product review during my first 10 months of ownership, I would have given it 5 stars. But then...After only 10 months of very light usage and very careful handling, it quit working. The good news is that ViewSonic agreed to repair it under warranty, the bad news is that three months after initially contacting ViewSonic I still don't have a working projector. First they promised to repair it, and I sent it in. Then, after receiving it, they kept slipping the date by which they promised to send it back to me. Finally they said they "couldn't" repair it, and offered to send me an "open-box" replacement, which I agreed to. That was a month ago, and I still haven't received it. They kept giving me promises like, "We'll ship it in 3 days", and a week later it still hadn't left their shipping dock.
I've had this camera for years. I purchased it in 2002 just out of high school. It was about $100 back then. I love the picture quality. If you use standard batteries they only last for about 5 minutes. However, I've excellent luck with the Lithium Max batteries designed for digital devices. The camera will last a long time on those batteries. It's easy to use and as a beginner camera it was perfect. I'm upgrading to an SLR, but will keep this one as a quick "snap and shoot" camera. I don't have any complaints. (Except the time my SD card was corrupted and all my pictures from Devils Thumb were destroyed...not sure if this was the camera or the SD card)
I installed this fan on my new computer. It's 10 times louder than the one on my old computer (Dell). I use my computer more than 10 hours a day and this fan really drives me nuts.
.Ok, I am a little strange. How many people have 24 port full duplex 10/100 hubs in their homes? I do, because that is what I did for a living for many years, and I still mess around with computers on a daily basis.I commonly backed up data across my network. I wasn't happy with slow file transfers between my three servers. 10BaseT speeds didn't cut it.I also use computer games to benchmark the performance on my network. With my 10BaseT network, I found some games started to slow down. I finally realized my network was functioning optimally, but the hardware was the bottleneck. It was time for a new hub.Being in the industry, I have plenty of opportunities to pick up older hardware at bargain basement prices--like a 16 port 10baseT hub. But, with the recent price drops on 10/100 products, I finally decided it was time to upgrade my home system. I've had this new Linksys 24 port hub running in my home without a hiccup for 3 months.I picked this hub because it was full duplex and had lots of jacks. Full duplex means it can operate at 100 Mbps in both directions at the same time. That's like 200Mbps bandwidth. That's twice as fast as half duplex 100BaseT hubs.If you are shopping around, compare apples with apples. Full duplex is a two way street, half duplex is a one way street with a traffic cop controlling who gets to go in what direction.One caution. You cannot hook-up two of these hubs if they are spaced more than ten meters apart and get full speed out of them unless you add on modules or know a few tricks.Linksys makes an add-on module that will increase this to 100 meters. They also make another hub, that if, and only if, every port is operating at 100Mbps, it will connect to this hub over a 100-meter distance.There is also another fiberoptic module that you can install to get fast interconnect speeds between hub separated by more than 10 meters.Note these interconnect characteristics are common to all 100BaseT hubs--not just Linksys.All in all I studied the industry, called manufacturers to confirm information and this is what I decided to purchase.I'm very happy with it. I think it is an ideal hub for a small business. It can be expanded to support larger businesses.Coupled with full duplex Linksys network cards, you can have a blazing fast, reliable, and inexpensive network.Buy one and you won't regret it.
I had been looking for the perfect pair of binoculars for quite sometime now. After reading the reviews for the "Meade Infinity 8-24x50 Full-Size Zoom Binocular" at Amazon.com, I finally made up my mind to buy those. Unluckily for me, they were out of stock, not only at Amazon, but pretty much everywhere else too. So, I called up the Meade Customer Service, and somebody there told me that they were discontinuing their Infinity range, and replacing most of models with the new Travel View range. I checked back at Amazon, and although a Travel View model was available with almost the same specifications, nobody had reviewed them yet. I was a bit skeptical at first (...)I finally received them this week, and I am REALLY impressed by their performance. Their image quality is exceptionally spectacular, and gives you a crystal clear magnification, whether you are viewing an object at 8x magnification or at 24x, or anywhere in between, for that matter. And the 50 mm diameter of the objective lenses (along with the fact that they are fully-coated) enables them to gather a great amount of light to give you a very bright and sharp image quality. The eyepiece lenses feature a good amount of eye relief - I wear eyeglasses, and had no problem looking through the Binoculars.I put it through 2 tests - firstly I tried looking at the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Tower through my apartment window. I live on the New Jersey waterfront, right across the river from Manhattan, and at 24x magnification, both the buildings looked just as big, and just as clear as they do when I look at them, standing on the street right below them. And last night, I took the Binoculars to the Metropolitan Opera with me. I was sitting in the Family Circle area, but the view that I had with 8x magnification must have been better than the view that most of the people sitting in the Orchestra section were getting. And when I zoomed in to the 24x setting, I was even able to see the facial expressions of the performers so clearly that I could even see them blink their eyes. I don't know how I ever used to survive without them. There is no way I am going back to my old 4x25 Opera glasses.After saying so much about their image quality, I should also tell you about some other great features of these Binoculars. First of all, they are very ergonomically designed - the complete body is covered with a soft rubber coating, which makes them easy to hold, even for a long duration, giving your hands a very good grip on them. The controls on the Binoculars, like the zoom lever and the focus knob, are also very conveniently located, enabling the user to move them while continuing to look through them. The other good news is that you won't need to keep adjusting the controls very often - my focus setting worked for all magnification values from 8x to 24x, giving me a clear picture at all times.The size of the Binoculars might be attributed to the Porro Prism arrangement inside them, which provide the actual magnification, and space for the Prisms to move, to provide the zoom features. They might appear a bit bigger than the much smaller Binoculars people are normally used to, but they are not that heavy. They come with a neck strap, and lens covers for all of the eyepiece lenses and objective lenses. Also included is a soft cloth to clean the lenses, and soft nylon carrying case, which has a shoulder strap of its own.All in all - A GREAT BUY - Highly Recommended for everybody !!!
This woks as well as the original Sony mini DVD's on my Sony camcorder only is does give me a message saying this is not original use original sony media but still after that msg it works well with out paying for the Sony name brand. I got no coasters.
Al principio crei que tendria problemas con mi w610i, sin embargo funciona perfectamente y nunca me ha dado ningun problema, muy recomendable.
I can't find updated driver for Mac Os Lion. I found info. in some discussion groups but not in IOGEAR page.
Ever tried using an Olympus digital camera and wished it were a little easier to navigate the menu's? Fuji digital cameras are the answer!I've tried Olympus' digital cameras before and must say the people who designed the menus and buttons were not thinking of the average camera user when designing it.This little A310 camera is nice. It has an automatic sliding cover that covers the lens when the camera is turned off.The pictures it takes are great, as long as you are in Fine (3MP) mode. 1 and 2 MP modes are good too, but noticeably less than the 3MP. Macro mode works excellent. Colors are good.To compare it to an older Fuji Finepix 2400 camera- the 2400 would show mysterious white circles in the photos when taking pictures under low-battery conditions. With the A310, I can take pictures until the batteries are on their last legs.The only real beef I have with this camera is that its movie mode does not allow sound via any type of built-in microphone. You're stuck with silent movies. This isn't a big deal me however, since I'm not into videotaping..
I'm using it for my Dish Network box, and it works great - no interference with my WiFi or my wireless phone. I would have given it 5 stars but the boxes are a little cumbersome.
I love Sony cameras. Started with the P50(2MP - the camera that you can &quot;be at peace&quot; to lend to friends!), then S75(3MP - absolutely superb macro shots!), 77A(4MP - &quot;cheap&quot; compact &amp; sharp camera for my work - construction site), V1(5MP - compact semi-pro backup with tele attachment to compliment the 828 for my photo outings), T1(5MP - the talk of town! &amp; the truly take anywhere!) &amp; finally this baby! I had it since February &amp; yes I know the good &amp; the bad of this stuff. I guess all of you are FULLY aware of the good side of this camera but as for the &quot;bad&quot; news, here are my suggestions:1. Digital Noise -(i) Go to www.nextimage.com &amp; download this Noise Reduction Software for free. Yes, freeeee!!! I'm using it for ALL my images now! - Even Photoshop or JASC Pro 8 doesn't have it!2. Purple Fringing -(i) I have placed an order for 828's Circular Polariser. I believe it will help out, as recommended by some of the guys here. Thks!(ii) Dial up Aperture Priority &amp; keep your aperture range between f4-f8 &amp; you will see results!Frankly speaking, for 1000 bucks you can't get a PACKAGE like this!I will be getting the Nikon D2X with all the cool lenses later (to fulfill the super high-end photo-requirements), but as for the ALL IN ONE semi-pro job, this is the real-deal!
Great product for finding that hardware malfunction. Would have given a 5 if the diagnostics were a little easier to read and understand.
We bought the player at the end of November and gave it as a Christmas gift. It began malfunctioning by mid March. The stereo only works when you pull the plug partway out and the unit also stops playing on a random basis...just turns off for no apparent reason. When contacted, AIWA customer service said 'tough luck... you bought it more than 90 days ago so you pay for service'. These are obvious manufacturing defects and occurred within 90 days of use although the actual purchase occurred a month before it was used. I would have though that AIWA would have wanted to stand behind the quality of their product. It will be the last AIWA product I will buy
If you are reading this, you are thinking about this camera-- BUY IT! This camera is my 3rd digital camera, and is a must buy if you are interested in a camera with a powerful zoom lens with a lot of features. After reading professional reviews, I almost didn't buy it, but am now glad that I did. The low scores in many reviews were more attibuted to the price for a 2 megapixel camera, [price], when it first came out. I just paid [price]at compUSA- by far the cheapest anywhere on earth. It is just a 2 megapixel camera, but I think that there is too much emphasis on megapixels in reviews. What really counts is a good quality photo which this camera produces. Most printers today can not even begin to take advantage of the 4 and 5 megapixel cameras unless you are planning on printing a lot of pictures larger than 8X10. (unless you are willing to spend [price] or [price]for a professional printer)It's just plain overkill! I have printed from 4X6 to 8X10 and have been very pleased with the results. I printed comparative shots between my 3.3 megapixel (with very little zoom) and this 2 megapixel, and this Olympus produced better photos in color detail and saturation. What you will get is unbelievable pictures that you were previosly unable to capture by virtue of a 10X zoom. I have an HP 1315 photo printer. You will need a good printer to get good print results. I did not rate support as I have not needed any. A few things that may be considered negative: is a little complicated to learn, but there is just so much you can do. I also don't like that I have to reset the date and clock each time I change the batteries. The 8 mb card that comes with the camera is a joke. Buy a 128 mb card right away, they are cheap. I also prefer to use a seperate card reader for loading photos into the computer, it is much faster than going through the camera and does not use any battery power. The EVU takes a little getting use to, and can be difficult to see in low light. I'm going on a carribean cruise, and my 3.3 megapixel is staying home.
This is the best CD recorder on the market today. The first two I bought just did not have the technical specs I was looking for. The recorded CDs sound exactly like the original and in some cases even better. The only drawback is that it is single deck instead of dual.
I bought these headphones about 5 months ago as a Christmas present for my girlfriend and they worked and sounded great. Then about a month ago the right phone stopped functioning. I got it to work for about 3 minutes by jiggling this an that but then it stopped for good. I switched cords and still nothing. I then sent it into Audio-Technica since it was under their one-year warranty and they said they couldn't find the problem and they couldn't recreate the situation. Instead of this causing a hassle, they replaced it for free. Having listened to these and Bose, I can say that if you're looking for definite noise-canceling and non-leakage set of h'phones and money isn't an option, you're probably best served to Bose. But if you want very good headphones with great customer service and to save a couple bucks, look no further than here.
This is a great alternative to a wall charger which isn't made anymore.My Garmin Forerunner is quite old, but works. This charges it quite fast.
Installed in laptop and it says that there is an error in the memory so it reverts to the old 64m chip I reinstalled. Both memory chips did the same thing. Dell is difficult to find compatible memory.
I must say the Blu-Ray picture is spectacular. I even did a comparison with Pirates of the Caribbean in DVD & Blu-Ray ... and you can really notice the difference between the two. The colors & the clarity are just so much better in Blu-Ray.I've tried the new Sony & Panasonic players as well, and I like this one the most. Sony load times were REALLY slow, and the Panasonic flip down door is annoying, and the remote was horrible.But I'm thinking of returning for a couple reasons, and like another reviewer said: "Don't cut out that UPC to fast for the DVD Offer."Here's my issues:1. Sometimes will not play a regular DVD ... just sits there LOADING,and nothing happens. I was able to eject, and try again and then it worked.2. Player defaults back to 1080i after setting to 1080p3. Might not be upgradeable for new JAVA standard which goes in effect October 2007. I emailed Samsung, and I never heard back from them so I don't consider that a good sign4. Doesn't support the new audio formats5. I forgot about the purple screen that another reviewer mentioned.I've had that happen a couple times as well.So although the picture is fantastic, I think I might wait for the 3rd generation, which is right around the corner for Samsung.
in December 25 2004 buys this camera and today 07 of Septemberthe cam is garbage, dont turn on, I have watched everythingthe battery, please dont purchase this cam.please i have one friend that buy an sony cibershot 3.1 megapixeland all going excelent.....
Purchased this screen to go along with an Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8100 projector. The screen arrived on schedule and was packaged well. Installation was fairly simple but the included instructions good give a little more detail. Included wall mounts worked well and hold the screen securely. I am very pleased with the image quality. I chose the cine white screen (vs cine gray) as I feel the projector did not need any help with contrast ratio. Although this screen costs a little bit more than buying projector wall paint I feel it is well worth it. The screen is good value for money. You can certainly purchase more a expensive screen but I feel that this screen is a great starting point for someone after purchasing their first projector. I you have the room, go for 120 inch vs the 100 inch. When watching a blu-ray you will be glad that you did.
This is my first MP3 player and I'm very happy with it. I've read several complaints that the sound quality isn't very good with the earbuds that come with the player, but everything sounds great to me. Again, this is my first player so I have nothing to compare it to.I have Windows 2000 and Media Player 9 so I can't sync my music, but I can still transfer everything over very easily from Windows Explorer and with the player in MSC mode. And I can't have playlists (other than the default GoList), but I found something else that works for me. For example, I have 3 or 4 CDs by different artists that I like to fall asleep to, so I just changed the Genre data (before copying them to my computer) in WMP9 for those CDs to "Sleep". When I turn on the player, my new genre shows up and I can play all the songs, just like in a playlist. It works perfectly for my purposes.I do have a couple of complaints about the c250--the lowest volume setting is too loud for my liking. Also, when you power the player up again it remembers the song you were listening to, but not the volume level--it starts out right in the middle, which is pretty loud. Hopefully some future firmware updates will fix that problem.All in all though, I love my Sansa c250 (especially for the price) and am very glad I bought it.
If you research the net on these theres mixed reviews..I think its a gamble..the unit I purchased new I had for 3 days..the bass response was not very good and the high response too high..after 3 days of use hooked up to 8 ohm optimus higher end loud speakers the amp started shutting down by itself...inherent flaw in design on these I,m guessing as other reviewers on the net claim the same issue..ive seen some try to explain it away as 4 ohm speakers attached..nope mine were 8 ohm and same issue..returned.
After looking at reviews for this case and the air case for the Z22, I wasn't impressed by either. The air case either opens too easily or not easily enough, the metal case gets scratched up and opens on the left side (which is awkward for a right-handed or small-handed person), and neither one protects the charger port on the palm. I found a case by Timbuk2 called the 2way that holds my palm PERFECTLY. It's made from ballistic fabric, has room for cards and straps to a backpack or purse strap. It's lightweight and secures with velcro. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to protect their palm in style without paying a lot or getting a case not made for the z22 that doesn't fit.Here are links to Timbuk2's product:http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=2way+timbuk2&x;=0&y;=0http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/accessories/accessory-cases/2way
For months I was looking for a radar gun that was less than $500, and I finally found it. That was a year ago and since then my Speedster has worked flawlessly and does exactly what I bought it for. I used to do a lot of highway driving and frequently would get passed by guys going 90+ mph. I noticed that these morons tend to have radar detectors. Thats where my &quot;Speedster&quot; comes in handy. If I see someone flying up behind me, I hit the power button and the speedster gets warmed up in less than 2 seconds. One zap from my speedster (which fits snugly in the door compartment of my Audi S4) and BOOM his brakelights fill my vision and sometimes even causes enough pleasure in my heart that I'll bust out laughing, even if I'm alone in my car. The &quot;Ka&quot; band signal of this radar is very strong within 100 feet. It works like a charm!p.s. While driving by those roadside &quot;your speed is...&quot; contraptions, I happened to notice that they have a hard time getting my speed until I'm very close to them as long as I'm shooting my speedster their way. The speedster is great for experimenting.
Great shelving for CDs and DVDs. Hold several hundereds of either. Shelves are adjustable in hight. I liked this and the 5 shelve unit so much that I have purchased one each. Great storage in a small area. Great for small houses and apartments.
THIS PRODUCT HAS NO BASS RESPONSE. USE IT ONLY FOR TALKING ON YOUR PHONE. THE SOUND QUALITY IS SO POOR I COULDN'T STAND LISTENING TO MY IPOD.
No Number keyboard on you right side.This is the only weakness of this keyboard.Key touch is feels like notebook.When you see the monitor in the bed, this keyboard is the best friend of you.
After holding off on purchasing an external flash for my 40D, I *finally* took the plunge and bought the 430EX II. I'm kicking myself for waiting so dang long!The 430EX II is a solid, reliable, and powerful flash. It's got a great reload time (on fresh batteries), and the TTL metering is near perfect. The swivel head is a MUST have since a direct front flash is almost always aesthetically pleasing. The flash is very well built, the locking metal foot provides a sturdy feel. The adjustable head is solid and yet easy to move, for bouncing off walls, ceiling, etc. On one occasion, the ETTL II did not pick up the zoom position of the lens and made for a dark image on my 40D since it does not pick up the zoom information. Other than that one instance I've been extremely happy with this flash and would recommend it to anyone looking for a step up from the harsh pop up flash of their camera.
Headphones are great, they are comfortable and come with three different ear bud sizes. Sound quality is also great. Bang for the buck.
Many who have posted reviews have rated this item a "1" largely in protest to Amazon's mis-advertisement because the product they purchased already has a DC adapter. This is not a review of the product -- many of these people who rated a "1" never even used the product. If you look at the ratings of those who actually used this product, it rates quite well.This is an adapter. It works. It's relatively compact and if it works with your unit, what more are you looking for?
I'm happy with my new Toshiba HD-A1... but I'd suggest you don't buy one based on comments of how your standard DVD's will now look hi-def. I see no noticable improvement in sharpness. Think about this - what's the information capacity of a DVD vs. HD DVD. No matter how fancy the up conversion, the information just isn't on the standard DVD. I did see an improvement in the way colors are handled on std DVDs.Like many others have commented, the remote is impossible to read in dim light. The fan is fairly loud, but I have mine in a cabinet and that blocks the sound completely.My setup is an HDMI cable to a Panasonic AE900U projector.
I've been looking for about 6 months for an MP3 player that I could take to the gym and have it be portable enough that I can wear it while I run. Size was important. The dimensions said this player was 1.5" deep. That one thing alone almost prevented me from buying it. My guess was they included the thickness of the battery clip. They did. It's slim enough for me. Within a half an hour of getting it, I had cleared the propaganda that comes with it and loaded it with 15 of my own songs on it. I played with the face plates a little. Neat idea. My kids pictures will be in there soon.It works with MusicMatch but I think it's own audio manager is fine. The reviews I read were right, the 'ear buds' really stink. No big deal there though because I ordered Aiwa Swoops when I ordered the player. Smart move on my part. I really like them, but I guess this isn't a review for them.So, I went to the gym with it and it turns out I bought exactly what I wanted. I won't compare it to others because I don't own others. If you purchase this one, you'll be happy. Now I don't have to keep burning CDs over and over again when I get bored with the songs. I can just erase and replace now. And when I'm at the gym, the treadmill won't skip it like my CD player, which I can now give back to my 5 yr old.
I bought this receiver to replace my Insignia NS R-2000 (which I will refer to as "the old one") for my home stereo (only, i.e., not 5.1 or 7.1) sound (only, i.e. no video) system. While the old one has the same nominal power as the RX-797 (100 watts per channel), it has greater distortion, both nominal and perceptible. More to the point, it just couldn't cut the mustard with my Vandersteen 2C speakers (which have a well-earned reputation as great speakers but equally great power hogs), so I decided to replace it with the 797, and have been very pleased with the sound. I'll echo the other reviewers' notes on the tuner, especially the FM tuner, which comes in with nice clarity and separation, even with the little included one-wire antenna, which, by the way is much more convenient to deploy than a folded dipole.On those bases alone, I would give it 5 stars, but there are some downsides of inconvenience on the one hand and unnecessary bells and whistles on the other, all of which cost it one star. On the old one, the tone controls were adjustable with the remote; on the 797, they are not. This probably has to do with a purist approach to both tone and volume controls, using old fashioned continuously variable resistors rather than discrete switching (which are easier to control remotely). On the 797, only the volume control is remotely operable, and that because it is motor driven, a seemingly unnecessary complicated and expensive way to accomplish something that could be done more cheaply, but, again, the purist approach leads to this, I suppose. As a result, there is no visual display of volume level other than the position of the little dot on the knob. So there are old-fashioned knobs for bass, treble, balance and loudness which you have to get up out of your chair to operate. Mind you, I'm not lazy, it's just that I can't hear from the same perspective when I'm standing in front of the amplifier as when I'm sitting in the chair, so adjustment of these controls is a not-always accurate extrapolation.So, unless those concessions to tradition are truly necessary for the sound quality, those are the Paleolithic qualities. On the other side of the ledger are the modern advances, which strike me as unnecessary and not particularly desirable. The array of inputs and outputs looks like the button rack at your local sewing shop, but most of them are not particularly useful. There are video in and out sockets, which makes no sense to me, even if it is to be used in a home theater setup. And there's some feature called Zone 2, which allows you to use the preamp section to do some parallel processing to feed to a power amp in a different room. This also requires a separate remote control receiver (although the Zone 2 remote transmitter is included). Both of these must be wired from the one room to the other. I find it hard to believe that all that trouble and expense would be less than that associated with just getting a separate sound system in the second room. Understand that, despite the vast array of inputs and outputs, this is still strictly a 2-channel device, and will not handle 5.1 or 7.1 inputs, although there is a subwoofer output (high-impedance only, not amplified) that, as far as I can tell, just combines the two channels. In a similar vein is the XM radio feature. From my perspective, XM offerings in classical music are paltry, and would hardly justify the subscription fee. It would save only one piece of hardware. You still have to buy the antenna, but only avoid buying the converter box that you would have to have with a regular amplifier or receiver setup.With all the bells and whistles, the remote gets pretty crowded and the buttons accordingly pretty small, despite the absence of tone or balance controls. There are buttons on the remote having to with television whose functions are not clear to me. I would prefer fewer and larger buttons, but I suppose Yamaha is trying to appeal to a larger market. At any rate, the important buttons, viz., volume, on, and standby, are large enough and logically laid out.The speaker connectors are definitely a weak link. They are difficult to operate and too close together. They take only banana plugs and bare wires. I haven't tried the banana jacks yet; they seem like they would work well, but would add to the depth dimension, which is already fairly hefty. The side connections of the posts are designed for bare wire only and will not accept spade lugs. The reason is that there is a collar around the post with a slot in it into which you insert your wire. That collar is too high to get a spade lug under, even with the screw completely retracted. The purpose of the collar is to prevent accidental shorting, I suppose, and to that degree it works well. It also helps to guide the wire to where it needs to go, which is important, given the crowding of the posts. But the post contacts and screws seem to be of cheap metal and don't operate very smoothly. I don't know what kind of metal because the insides are hard to see. They bind particularly on tinned wire ends, presumably because the force is concentrated in one spot, which rocks the screw to the side, causing it to bind. I recommend that you NOT tin your wires, because the collar does prevent shorting and spreads the force over a larger area which reduces binding.Likewise, the high impedance in and out RCA jacks are NOT gold plated, a bit of a disappointment. Interestingly, my $80 Yamaha DVD player which I use as a CD player, does have gold plated RCA jacksSo, bottom line, I would have preferred to save a few bucks with something that didn't include Zone 2, XM, subwoofer out, or many of the other inputs and outputs. I could also do with less purist tone and volume controls (as long as I wasn't sacrificing sound quality), but would like better connectors. One thing I had on my old cheap tube Dynaco preamplifier that I would like to see and have not seen on any contemporary receivers is a separation control, which partially mixes the two channels. This allows blending of over-separated material, and forcing the material to be monaural, which is sometimes useful for testing connections and speaker defects.
The Ultrasone DJ1 is a great entry-level audiophile's headphone. Musical reproduction is accurate enough, although the phone sides on the warmer side compared to my cold, analytical Etymotics. This leads music to feel more fun (especially electronic/hip-hop), which is a tradeoff I felt worth taking over 100% clean reproduction. The real problem is the comfort, which I'll address below.Breaking it down:PROS:-Fun, high quality headphones at a good price.-S-Logic isn't groundbreaking, but listeners will notice a difference. It's a nice change to in-ear buds, or smaller soundscapes like the Audio Technia MTH-50s. For me, the most noticeable aspect of S-Logic is the bass, which seems to play on the "floor" of the soundscape. It packs a great thump without becoming overpowering.-Acceptable in all genres, and actually seems to modify the bass level depending on genre played.-Sturdy build quality.CONS:-They are pretty bulky, and don't look as sleek as some of the more "designer" headphones.-The top band is initially uncomfortable and must be stretched with textbooks for at least a week. Also the headband padding is too hard, it needs to be replaced with a softer foam. PLEASE take note of this, because it is a very divisive issue on buying these cans. If you can't stand the comfort, its really not worth it.
THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT. I USE IT FOR MY XBOX 360. I'VE HAD IT FOR 3 WEEKS AND I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THE HDMI QUALITY.
This is a casio specific battery that you cannot get at Best Buy, where I bought the camera. There generic substitute cost 3x more than this product
I was doing a shot in the street and so a journalist with a harness ; he was covered with a lot of different camera boxes and lenses, and yet, he had all on him... while I was struggling with my photo bag. I was next to him and he was taking twice as much shots as me.So i gave it a try and bought one, along with the practical pocket accessories and so on.it is great, magic on your back as you are now balance with your quipment and you can climb trees, go down a hil or whatver you need to do to get your best shot, without worrying to be unbalanced, lose something or get annoyed by your bag swinging in the wrong direction.it is very well made and I can only recommend it.only bad thing is that I live in New York and it is not easy to get on the subway with this on ; people look at you like you gonna press the switch to get them to the moon.but other than that, out of public places where people are freak out by something different, it works perfect.
Handy splitter. Seems to work well.Beware of the Shipping though. I was charged almost $10 to ship 2 of these. They could easily have shipped the 2 cables in an envelope for 1/3 to 1/2 the cost.
I worked for almost an hour testing this little plastic splitter with earphones that work perfectly with my IPOD.The two holes for two different earphones are not the same size. The two earphones I tested only fit in one hole. You cannot put earphone plug into the other hole. If you do get one in the defective hole, it doesn't go all the way in and skips, cuts out, whatever. Also, the splitter doesn't fit tight onto my IPOD. That problem may create disruption.So, therefore, this splitter greatly diminishes the purpose of sharing your music. Rizzo
The Kensington optical trackball works exactly as described. This is wonderful if you use it on your desk. It is accurate and easy to use. The main drawback for me is that I don't use it on a desktop, but use it on the arm of my chair with my laptop. Since it is wired, I always have to find a place for it when I get up. The most annoying thing about it is the ball simply sits on the unit, with no resistance at all, so anytime it gets tipped over, the ball goes rolling away, and you have to get down on the floor and find it. I have used other trackballs that did click in, but they were much more expensive, and also not as reliable in the long term as this. I also like the feel in my hand better than any other trackball or mouse. I would definitely buy it again.
Only issue...I had to pick the cable up from the post office and pay 53 cents because not enough postage was on the package. Other than that, it works just fine with my 720P TV and a Roku player.
When I upgraded my old computer of several years to a new desktop, I decided to get a new ethernet cable, too. One of the end tips on my old ethernet cable had broken a few years ago. I chose to go with this 7ft cable from Belkin. I don't need a lot of length because our modem is right next to the desktop. The cable is of high quality and has worked great.
When I attempted to obtain the status of my order I was told to contact the supplier of said order. I objected to this as I had ordered the item from Amazon. Amazon insisted I call the phone numbers they had supplied. I called the two numbers Amazon had supplied, one was disconnected and there was no one available to answer the second. I informed Amazon and their response was less than satisfactory. I cancelled the order and informed MC to cancel the payment to Amazon. MC was courteous and responsive to my request. Amazon could learn a lot from MC!
Had this tv 3+ years runs like a clock! It is big and heavy but I am always amazed by CRT picture quality. It is not HD but dang close. Standard-def content (dvd's too) is much better looking on this set than any lcd. What a shame Sony is out of the CRT market. If only they would offer a High-Def digital model of this sweetheart! :(
This unit was offered as a used but tested and verified good unit by the business on Amazon.In the end the unit I recieved was defective. This may or may not be a broader issue withthis model. My guess would be that the company involve inadequately tested the unit beforeoffering it for sale.
Personally, i think all phones should be sold with the electronics this box has included. But that is not always the case, so be it.Anyway, this unit works well and once you understand the pretty basic setup, it works fine. The operating system software covers all the basics and once you get used to the sequence of how it operates, is easy to approve or deny numbers that come in. Like any unit of this type, it does not know which numbers you do not want to see, so the first couple of weeks will be spent adding new numbers to either the approve or deny lists. (There are actually 3 lists - A List, B List and R-Reject list).The wild card function is really nice in that you can block off entire groups of numbers should they be from a particular area. Not just all 800 numbers, but should you receive numbers from a particular area within a larger call zone, you can block those without blocking the entire area code.For our purposes, it works great and aside from it being a bit pricey for what it is, I completely recommend it.
I got this from my mom for my birthday & it quit as soon as i started use it. The tape wont play the radio picks up 10 stations at once on fm. i dont want another one and my mom got ripped off bad.
My cruzer died after 1 month. Luckily I did not have any important documents in it. After reading all the other negative reviews, I will never ever buy one again. I have contacted Sandisk about getting it fixed or getting a new one. Still waiting ... I am still in the market for another (non-Sandisk) flash drive.
I ended up not needing this, but maybe in the future. But it's good quality, and I'm happy to add it to my cable bag. After getting it, I realized my computer only had ONE connector, and it was a 15 pin connector, so I had to re-order the 15 pin to 9 pin adapter cable. I'd recommend StarTrek produces to my friends, or anyone else.
Nice case not much room for anything but the camera. I was disappointed in how small it is.
Mine died with no warning after using it for a few weeks. I didn't notice speed issues.Now the pretty blue light comes on and blinks, but system properties show 0 bytes used and 0 bytes free. Will not format.
I was a bit skeptical since it wasn't specified that the cables were sheilded. I plugged this into my Samsung Bluray player and into my 40" Samsung 1080p 120Hz LCD tv and it looks perfect. It's also running along a mess of other cables, including multiple power cables, and there was no problem there. I highly recommend these cables for the great price and great performance.
I just replaced my Bose Quiet Comforts with these and use them for the first time yesterday on a 5 1/2 hour flight. I had owned the Boses for about 5 years and found them to be very comfortable and the sound quality to be very good with the exception of the frequent blurps of feedback I would get while on the airplane. I had to replace the Boses because the ear cup material had worn out and then stopped working all together. Based on yesterday's usage, I found the Audio-Technicas to be slightly less comfortable than the Boses but better in every other way -- sound quality and noise cancelling. As an added bonus, the plug is completely iPhone compatible with NO adapter plug required. Thank you Audio-Technica! Needing a special adaptor for the Boses was always an annoyance. By only gripe is that the price of the Audio-Technicas has dropped $26 since I bought them a week ago. :( A definite steal at under $100.
This is one fine product, I have been using this product for one year and love it. I have compared the c530 to many my friend have to include the Tom Tom and Magellan, and the Garmin c530 wins hands down. My only gripe is the updates cost too much at $68.00, I feel this is a little high.
I bought these speakers for my brother & he really enjoys them .Then I bought a pair for my father and he loves them .Now I have to get a pair for my husband .Recommend this product .
I own the Clearsounds Model IL40 amplifier, and it literally saved my job! Even a hearing aid did not enable me to hear loud enough on the phone. After endless adjustments to my hearing aid, my audiologist recommended I try this device on my work phone, and I would never be without it again. In fact, I am ordering a second one to have as a back-up.The amplifier is an amazingly simple device, but it only works on a phone that permits you to detach the handset cord from the telephone base. (NOTE: If your phone's handset cannot be detached from the phone base, this device will not work for you.) The amplifier comes with a small cord (not shown in the image here) which plugs into the phone base, and the handset cord plugs into the other end of the amplifier. It honestly takes only a minute to install. On the bottom of the amplifier is a compatibility switch that lets you select the "channel" that works with your phone, since phones vary.A volume control on the amplifier lets you turn the volume up or down. If I step away from my phone and someone else may have to answer it, I turn the volume all the way down. A sticker is also provided for you to place on your phone, if you wish, warning of high volume. There is also a tone control, for more or less base. I have not had to use this feature. I also have not used the loud volume "boost" button. It is designed to eliminate background noise and feedback.According to the manual, a small light comes on when you pick up the handset to indicate that the 9V battery is working. However, the light on my amplifier stays on all the time that I have the device plugged into the phone. It does go out when the battery is getting low and needs to be replaced.I should mention that I am able to use this amplifier while wearing my hearing aid, or without it.I paid $[...] for my amplifier, purchased for me by my audiologist. I value it so highly that I would have paid even more for it. As it turns out, I found it on Amazon.com for considerably less, and will defintely be ordering a second one to insure that I have a spare in case a problem develops with my original amplifier. I can't say how much I value this device. If you, a relative, or a friend has a problem hearing on the phone, seriously consider purchasing the Clearsounds in-line amplifier.
After 4 years, it no longer plays dvd's. one day i watched a dvd, the next day, i get a "no disc" error no matter which slide i put it in, and haven't been able to get it to work since then.
Just great for the price, is a fair price, i think you will not have any issues in a corolla 2004
I had never had an mp3 player before and I was not sure which one to get this one works great and it was very easy to use.
The graphics improved much. That's good! But now I can't get my printer to print. A computer repair man said the printer just quit. NO, NO, NO. The printer just doesn't get the signal to print. The printer hasn't changed, but it is now useless.I blame your ASUS - graphics adapter.Sorry to report this, but it's true.J. Carl MellingerPS - The printer is a HP 600C Deskjet
My whole home theater setup right now is based on these cables and I haven't had a single issue with them. They aren't perfect (lack of shielding means they can give off and receive some interference, but the odds of you running into any trouble with this are very low), but they're darn close. Highly recommended.
He loves it! will allow him to play with hims playstation while we're traveling on vacation...so, I love it, too!
Works great in my Garmin nuvi 855.It simply expanded from 2gb to 6gb.Need to leave the mini sd card in the Garmin and connect the Garmin to your PC. Then drag mp3 file from your PC to a folder on your Garmin.
This words Great in my 97 Cadillac. I didn't really want to replace my head unit because the computer feeds through it. So I tried this.. Couldn't ask for anything more. I was worried at first because there was a lot of static. Then I turned down the volume on my iPod, adjusted the EQ and BAM! Perfect sound... I will definitely buy another one if this ever fails but doubt that will happen. Get one you can't go wrong
Good product fast shipping. Very good price. Easy to deal with install was easy the controls are a little hard to get off old radio but not bad
Item pictured and listed as a black cable, received blue. Item advertised as from cables to go, it is actually a generic cable. Item listed as a cat 6 cable, although not tested, cable connectors are not cat 6!
While the iPod did what I needed (saving my 22 gig library from a dying computer), I expected that a piece describe as "refurbished" would have a functional battery. This one lasts less than 48 hours when it is not in use. I haven't tried trying to use it as a portable music playing device, but it does serve as a functional disk drive. Price was right. 3 stars.
As for my 'photography background', I almost decided to major in photography in college(didn't love the techincal aspect as much as the creative!) Its a big interest of mine and something Ive been doing for years. I use my camera both professionally(in my real estate career) and just for fun on vacations etc.I just got this camera a few days ago. I have previously owned 2 other canon powershots, 1 of which broke and was more expensive to fix then buy new. But once I got over that, I bought the powershot a400. My problem with that was standing in a small room, it barely got any of the room in a photo. I've already used the SD800 in a couple of houses, and I'm in love with the wide angle lens. It gets a huge span of the room. Also used it for close ups and the macro feature is super. I've been taking pictures with one hand, and they always come out clear, so I'm attributing that to the image stabilization. The shutterspeed is SO much faster the the A400 and was one of the main reasons I wanted to get a new camera. There is no standing around while your camera "thinks" about the photo you just took and after you press the button it takes the photo immeadiately, theres no lag time.The only con I found, which is really just a personal preference: I wish it took regular batteries, because it saves me if my battery dies to have some extras lying around. So now I just have to keep on top of charging the battery and maybe will get a second one as a backup.
I am biding my time until Microsoft comes out with an electro-luminescent bluetooth keyboard this coming September, so I purchased this combo used through Amazon Marketplace. I work a lot in dim lighting so I really like the light blue glow of the Saitek and Zippy keyboards.I like the mouse a lot, but the effective range is about 6 feet max. I ended up buying a USB repeating cable to move the receiver closer to where I want to use the mouse, as it had trouble with the signal from my comuter desk (I use it for a HTPC setup).The keyboard seems to have slightly better range. I am not crazy about the key response but that is an individual thing.It is a nice combo if you can get it refurbed or used.
I wanted to hook up three computers in my house to the internet and I also wanted something wireless. After looking around and realizing that the only real choice is Linksys and D-Link, I decided to go with the Linksys (I already had a D Link 802.11b router and it kept disconnecting every 5-10 minutes). Even with all the bad reviews on Amazon I still decided to go ahead and purchase it and hope for the best. When I first received it, it worked quite fine (like for the first 24 hours). So I decided to upgrade the firmware. Then after awhile more I started to have problems. My MSN Messenger would always disconnect, the wireless signal only a few meters away would be very poor one day, then great another, the port forwarding wouldn't work like it should, and then the router would completely disconnect from the internet about twice a day. The only way to correct it would be to unplug the router then plug it back in, and it worked fine again. I used Linksys online chat to contact tech support and they recommended flashing with an older firmware. So I did, and well it still didn't work. So I just bought a basic 5 port switch and now everything's fine again. This could've been a great product, alot of features, good price, etc. But unfortunately, it doesn't work well. And what's the use if it doesn't work. People say they've had good experiences, so it's up to you whether to try it and see if it works or look elsewhere. After rebate, it is quite cheap anyway, so not much to lose.
I owned my Jornada 548 for about a month before I broke down and bought a keyboard. After laying out about $500 for the Jornada, another $100 for a peripheral seemed pretty steep ... until I started trying to use the handwriting tools (not bad if you have consistent handwriting habits) and the on-screen keyboard. Neither seemed to work really well for me, so I broke down and bought a Targus keyboard. It really has worked well for me, but it's not as good as it could be.The concept is great - the keyboard folds up to the size of the 548 when it's not in use, but unfolds to the size of a laptop keyboard when you're ready to use it. The keyboard has a connector that sits at about a 45-degree angle and plugs into the Jornada, plus a little metal bar and plastic piece that supports the Jornada when it's plugged in. There is also a place to plug in a power supply so that you can keep your Jornada plugged in, and two small wells in the corners of the keyboard to hold a stylus.The keyboard itself works well, with function keys for some common commands across applications (OK, Esc, power off) and other keys that can be programmed to start up specific applications. In addition, certain characters like the forward and backward slashes (/ and \) cannot be written in the single-character recognizer because the stylus strokes are used for other purposes, so the keyboard helps take care of that. Because the keyboard is laid out like a laptop keyboard, you don't need to relearn most of your typing, as long as you remember that you can't use function keys like you do on your laptop.One thing it won't do, however, is select menu items with shortcuts, as you can do in Windows proper, but this is a Windows CE issue, not a keyboard issue. Another slight drawback is that the Jornada interprets your use of the keyboard as using the on-screen keyboard, so it displays the on-screen keyboard for you, which then takes up the lower third of your screen.I've also had a couple of issues with the keyboard - one is that the support for the Jornada is not great, so you have to use two hands to turn it on with the power button, and the other is that the keyboard occasionally freezes up. I've been able to correct it either by activating the special keyboard application, disabling the keyboard, and re-enabling it, or by using the on-screen keyboard to type a letter. Neither is a real show-stopper, but they certainly are annoyances.Overall, the keyboard is a great time-saver, and it will certainly draw attention, especially when you fold it up and store it. The size of the keyboard and PC combined may be a drawback for some, and the way in which it works could be a little better. I'd still recommend it if you intend to do a lot of typing on your Jornada.
Bought this for my Toshiba Canvio Plus Portable 1 TB Hard Drive and it is just perfect for it. Inside the case is a pocket just for the USB cable and the other side has a section for the hard drive. The reason that I bought this brand the Case Logic is that I have used Case Logic products for years and all have lasted and lasted and even out lasted the items I carried in them. So I always choose Case Logic over other brands. And I am always delighted and I am very delighted with this product, what a perfect case for my portable hard drive!
In case you're womdering... the &quot;internet bundle&quot; included in this camera means that you get a 64MB flash card instead of 16MB, and you get an extra rechargable Li-Ion battery. You definitely need both items. (You can survive with 16MB if you carry your computer with you everywhere so you can contstantly empty the memory.) You have to have an extra battery for this camera. The Kodak supplied battery is only rated at 3.7V and 1100mA-hours, which isn't as much as a camera with 4AA batteries usually gets. (4 Ni-MH provide about 4.8V and 1200mA hours!) And Kodak's special battery is the only one this camera takes!! So you'll need an extra for sure.The pictures themselves are excellent. You get a 3x zoom lens, a choice between ISO equivalents of 100, 200, and 400, MORE than enough shutter speeds, and there are 3 choices of aperture (f/2.8, f/5.6, and f/8). You can have manual control over all of these settings or let the camera automatically choose, although with the automatic control the camera doesn't always take very good pictures. If you take control, however, and you know what you're doing (and its easy to learn!) you will always get good pictures with this camera.The reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is Kodak's choice to include its own expensive battery instead of using cheaper rechargables, and the fact that the camera doesn't do very well on the automatic setting.
Very good product and i will recommend it to everyone i know :) keep up the good work with good products
To date I have not received the purchased product because the customs documentation was not correct. Error occurred there in the Amazon U.S.
This MP3 player is a pretty good deal for the price ($20 in May 2008). It is rather larger than it looks - I expected it to be the size of a typical USB travel drive, but in fact it's around twice as big. It has a good, rubberised outside, and the buttons in general are easy to use and accessible.I HIGHLY recommend purchasing additional storage. This MP3 player will accept up to 2GB of external memory. I say this for two reasons - 1) 1 GB is fairly limited these days, and 2) the internal memory is very slow to write to (VERY slow - one megabyte every two minutes or so). I don't know if this is because I have a faulty product, or because I'm using it on a Linux system, or this is just the way it is. An extra SD card will set you back ~$5. A worthwhile investment!The quality of sound is good, the FM radio gets good reception, the earphones are of decent quality, too. The MP3 player comes with a lanyard for hanging around the neck, but doesn't have any clip or attachment for use with a belt or strapping around the arm. In general, a good product, with a couple of little niggles.
Very happy with this setup. Blew our old system away and was easy to set up. No banana plugs required!
This part was exactly what I needed. I had difficulty finding it other places and had no problem on amazon. Shipped quickly and worked as desired.
I was looking for a replacement subwoofer amplifier for a 12" KLH I've had for several years whose amplifier failed a year or two ago. I had only paid $120 new for the KLH at Sams Club and had located this replacement amp over a year ago - but at $129 it just didn't seem worth the money to fix the KLH - kind of like throwing good money after bad. But I had purchased other parts from this vendor in the past and I knew them to be reliable. So I finally saw a price drop to $99 and, while still higher than I wanted to pay, I really wanted the 12" air movement back. I was using an older 10" in my home theater and it just didn't have the same oomph!For any of you that have the same KLH 12" subwoofer I can now attest to this being a perfect drop-in replacement - even the mounting screw holes are exactly the same! But I think this amplifier is more powerful, has more usable features, and is apparently better made generally. It has functioned perfectly for over a month now.It looks very similar to the amplifier supplied by KLH and is probably made by the same manufacturer based on fit and finish but has more features that actually work. The old amplifier had problems with its automatic on/off detection, an important function if your subwoofer is buried behind a mountain of video gear. The old unit would sometimes stay on for hours after the rest of the system was shut down. This new unit shuts down promptly as soon as the receiver is shut down. That saves electricity and may keep some of the circuitry from aging too quickly when not in use.The unit is offered in two versions, with and without a boost option. It's not clear to me what the difference actually is as the pictures are identical and there is no separate control for "boost." I thought I had ordered the "no boost" version but my order confirmed by Amazon came through saying the boost version. Believing that any difference could probably be handled by the sensitivity and rolloff controls I decided to wait and see how it actually performed - if the bass came out muddy because of the boost I'd return it for the other model. I've dealt with this vendor before and their customer service has been reliable and helpful.The product arrived on time and in perfect condition. The unit was clearly heavier than the original amplifier it was replacing, raising my hopes for even better performance. The lip of the mounting surface had the same foam tape sealant that the factory original had, guaranteeing a tight seal and, as I mentioned, the screw holes lined up identically. If you have a similar setup, a subwoofer amplifier that measures approximately the same as this unit, and were wondering how perfect the fit might be, I can tell you that despite my measurements being different than the published dimensions by as much as .25" the unit fit perfectly!The total installation time was on the order of 15 minutes, including some time spent wrapping the speaker leads with insulation to avoid rattling and verifying the tightness of all exposed screwheads. Subwoofers vibrate a lot in operation - that's what you buy them for - but you want the vibration to be from the soundtrack and not loose parts!Performance has been excellent. My fears about the boost option making the sound muddy were not fulfilled. The subwoofer now sounds full, deep, and crisp - only took about 5 minutes to get a good sensitivity level set using sound samples from a Maxell Blu-Ray Lens Cleaner disk (a very useful product itself! seeMaxell BR-LC Blu-ray Lens Cleaner). It's clearly a step up from the unit is was replacing.Good Product, Perfect fit - and a reasonable value!
hooked this up from my yamaha receiver to my hd projector.I have a denon dvd hooked up to the receiver and using the thx setup on the star wars movies I first used my 100 6 foot monster cable and then this cable.There was absolutly no difference, this cable fit nice and tight in both holes. Sometimes cheap cable just dont fit "right". If you need a long cable buy this one
The sound quality and recording ability is really great. Its very handy and you can even record sound when its in your jeans pocket. It does'nt eat a lot of battery. You can record any form of music. The only problem is with the buttons. If you use them frequently it just stops working. After continuous use of 5-6 months I kept it aside for about a month and then it stopped working. I called i-river and they exchanged it for a new one. This I dont use that frequently now. But in all Im happy with it.
I paid $150 and had only owned the remote for two years before I encountered problems. I haven't dropped the remote, it is in perfect shape, and the only problem is poor contact quality which is probably one of the cheaper parts in the remote. A flaw in the design of the cradle or in the contact on the remote caused one of the contacts on the back side of the remote to wear out. The shape of the worn area is the exact area of the contact on the charging station. Now the remote is in fine working condition but there is no way to charge it so it is rendered useless. Based on a quick internet search, I am not the only person to encounter this problem. Had the remote been designed with better contacts or better charge station, the remote would still be working fine and I wouldn't have a problem. I think with a new connection pin and new battery the remote would work fine again for a grand total of $25 based on $20 for a battery (average price with quick google search) and $5 (estimated) for a contact; however, logetic refuses to sell me the part since the remote is no longer under warranty. They offered selling me another remote at half price but that would equate to spending $75 per year on a remote that has a defective track record, then turning around and starting that cycle over again. The fact that they even offer this deal is a tell tail sign that this is not a unique situation. I enjoyed the remote while it was working properly but I can't think of any other electronic that provides 2 years of function at that price. I would expect at least 5 years out of this remote with proper care.
I've owned many Canon cameras from the original Rebel through the near-pro A2 and the Elan II is far and away one of Canon's best products to date for the amateur/advanced amateur photographer. At its price point, no competing camera offers this combination of features that are of actual picture-taking value, particularly for the experienced photographer, like mirror lockup for tack-sharp macro work, the option of eye-controlled focus which greatly simplifies shooting under active circumstances, and depth of field preview for critical evaluation of sharpness. One advantage you won't hear touted (for obvious reasons) is the weatherproofing of Canon bodies. I frequently use the Elan in the rain with no protection whatsoever and have never had a problem from it given proper drying methods afterwards. A final boon is the optional vertical grip/battery pack that provides for the alternative use of much less expensive and more efficient (than lithiums in cold weather) alkaline batteries.I recently was tempted, as may be many of you, by the new Nikon N80, which is the first non-Canon camera to even come close to offering these features at a competitive price, and was disappointed to find the Nikon reputation for durability and quality perhaps overstated: the aperture setting dial on my example worked sporadically, which was a real annoyance in manual shooting. Some will say I just got a lemon but having owned no less than seven flawless Canons, I expect a lot. Plus, Nikon's budget lenses aren't nearly as sharp or contrasty as Canon's and while the camera is even quieter than the Elan, the lenses are quite noisy compared with Canon's ultrasonics which now comprise nearly its entire line.Excepting the more intricate and sophisticated autofocusing systems in other cameras, including Canon's own Rebel 2000, and a handful with faster motordrives, the Elan offers the premier feature set among its peers and access to many fine Canon optics in an attractive, versatile and durable body.
I just bought the rebel and canon i960 printer today. Holy smokes, within thirty minutes I was able to take several fully auto shots and print them out on 4x6 paper. They look incredible, as good or better than film.I had been delaying buying digital because of the annoying lag between pushing the button and taking the picture. There is none of that with the rebel. Point and shoot and say WOW!!I can't wait to get into the manual and find out what this camera is capable of. I highly recommend this camera.The printer works great as well. I was able to connect directly from camera to printer, select and crop image, print out to either 4x6 or 8x10 without difficulty. Photo quality.
I have the FlashVoyager 8GB non-GT version with a rubber casing and blue grip on the sides. The device picks up speed while data is being written; but I expected it to be faster than other USBs. The rubber cap is quite loose and if I jerk it hard, it flies off. So thumbs down on the cap design -- I wish there was a locking mechanism for the cap.Otherwise, a good 8GB model.
Purchased for my son-in-law to install in his boat to maintain the boat battery while at dockside...Have one to maintain wife's car battery while away during winter months...This has performed well and has "alligator" type clamps for the battery terminals...The new model has circular terminal connectors that in this application are TOO LARGE for the boat's "accessory terminals"...We will have to modify the connectors to properly fit this batteries terminals...Have no doubts when the modification is complete the unit should perform as the manufacture states.
I've had mine for a year and it is wonderful! I also purchased the Dual Power Accessory and have tips for my cell, Kindle, GPS and camera. The convenience (not having a gazillon chargers) and ease of changing tips is great. I have had no problems at all and would highly recommend iGo products to anyone.
The Filter works good for a camera with the function of night vision, but i really don't recommend the opteka brand. The first day i use this filter, the crystal assemblage brakes down.El filtro de la c&aacute;mara funciona muy bien para c&aacute;maras con funci&oacute;n de fotograf&iacute;a nocturna -Panasonic Lumix FZ7s-
I bought this product when I first got my iphone and it has so many issues, phone doesnt fit properly in this. Im afraid that phone may fell down or the battery connector inside phone may get spoiled as the phone bends. I stopped using this after 1 week.
This is one lousy monitor. First off the VGA connection doesn't work with my Mac Mini. The DVI connection does, the problem with having the DVI connection is that the monitor blacks out and then comes right back. I did some research on the internet and much to my dismay this is the case with all Acer monitors, it is a glitch that can't be fixed and Acer refuses to acknowledge the problem. I contacted customer service and was given the runaround for almost 45 minutes before giving up. I can't even return it to Amazon because I can't get the stand unhooked. The other reviews must be from people who work for the Acer corporation. I feel like I have been ripped off.
I used this cable to hook up my BluRay player to a Ethernet switch. It was inexpensive and works great. Would recommend it.
The first speaker I bought was great. The sound quality for such a smaill portable speaker was wonderful, especially for parties at the beach. After a year it just stopped working. I bought a another one. One month later the same thing happen again I receive a replacement, but the sound quality was weak. It did not have the same base and only worked a few months. I went through all of the trial and error steps to fix it before I gave up. I actually miss having it, but money is too hard to come by to waste again. Hopefully logitech will make a better quality speaker that plays mp3 players.
There is more than enough space, the setup is perfect. I have no complaints only compliments. Didn't expect it to be useful as it has been.
I have a home network with network cable going from the upstairs dsl router to downstairs bedrooms. The clip had broken off the end of the longest cable that connects to my web server years ago. I could continue to push it into the network card and get a connection, but in the past week or two it would not make a connection any more. The wire is run down through the house so I could not just take the wire to my local computer store geek to have the connector replaced. The last time I had to have a local call the service call was a minimum call of $80.00 + time. I have been a computer programmer for 12 years and have repaired and built my own computers for over 20 years but network wiring has always been out of my realm of expertise. I purchased this tool from Amazon with free shipping (along with the Belkin RJ45 plugs). I followed the easy to follow instructions on the package, carefully took my time to get the wiring correct (mine was A) and fixed it myself for a total of $21.00! I also fixed another couple cables I had retired due to broken plugs. Saved me $59.00 right out of the package.The tool seems sturdy, I did not try the wire stripping part, I used my precision wire cutters. It was just what I needed to get my web server back online with 100 mb instead of wifi. Thanks Amazon for fast shipping as usual!
Package arrived open. Dimensions listed in description are wrong! They are H 48" x W 1" x L 0.5". You can only fit 3 cables in it. Adhesive tape sucks and won't stick well!they list dimension as:Length: 1.20 inchesWidth: 2 inchesHeight: 48 inches
Is this plug for solid or stranded cable, or both? No knowledgeable person can order this when you don't bother to provide critical details.
Finally, I found a small pocket sized recorder that I can use without reading a lot of the manual. It's small, but the buttons are big enough to find and push easily.I was using it all throughout Christmas time to record my grandchildren's voices. They grow up so fast... but I digress.I took it down to the beach yesterday on a trip with my wife. As we passed billboards along the route, I recorded the phone numbers and descriptions of properties for sale and rent. As we inspected a few vacation rental places for this summer's potential vacation spot, I recorded our first impressions as we walked throughout the beach houses and condo/apartments. That made it easy when we had questions after we got back into the car about what rooms had KingSize beds and which had smaller bads, etc. It would have been too much trouble to write all hse comments down on paper.Not much to say about the recorder other than it works as advertised and you can use it out of the box without reading a lot of instructions. That's the part that I like. Battery life is very good, too. I'm still on the original batteries.
I bought this product not really knowing if it was going to look cheap or have poor quality... but I was pleasantly surprised. It looks great and sounds great!!
Apple has put together the best MP3 player available today. I just received one as a gift and I love this thing. The quality and features are outstanding. I have the 5 gig version which is more than plenty of space for everday MP3 use and file storage.The IPOD user interface is well thought out and very easy to use.The way IPOD integrates with ITunes is amazing. You can enjoy spending time listing to your music rather than time trying to get the hardware and software working. You simply just plug it in and the IPOD moves over all the music in your library to the player, it's that easy. The only thing I wish was made easier is the ability to remove certain music from Itunes without removing it from Ipod. I read of ways to do that but it should be easier for the every day user.My only other negative is the headphones that come with the unit. For a player that cost as much as the Ipod, the quality and fit of the headphones should be better. Of course, you can always upgrade the headphones but after spending for what the Ipod costs who wants to lay out more money.Other than those two small complaints, this is a increadible piece of equipment. To have a rechargable battery that lasts 10 hours is amazing as well.
The only complaints I have about this mp3 player is that it is a tad heavy and the FM reception is not that strong. Also you have to buy a line-in converter seperately in order to use the line-in recording. But I love the touch screen and all the different options and ways to personalize it.
This strap is too wide for the strap lug on a Canon PowerShot G9. It does however work well with a Sony NEX-5.
Nice product. the right price for quailty. I lose headphone and drop them step on them during my daily runs. so I need to replace them often.
I have owned a Presto pressure cooker for years and when I needed a new one I went right back to the same manufacturer. My new cooker is what I expected from Presto and I am right back to pressure cooking and so I am rating it five stars.
Here are the reasons why I bought this...Small and lightweight which is good for running.It has an mp3 player, fm radio(decent reception), and a voice recorder which is a plus. Most of all, it's cheap!! Got it on sale...
Peerless SA740 LCD TV Wall MountAfter considerable research, I found this one to exceed requirements and expectations. Built like a tank, its articulation and design allow convenient, safe and clean wiring. At first sight, however, I was a bit concerned about the rather small distance between the foot attachment screws, thinking that 7 inches was too little. A simple calculation will show that the pull on the upper screw will be approximately 171 lbs for a 50 lb TV, and shear stress is not a problem here. But the installation was sturdy and reliable. Whatever method is used to locate the wooden stud (2"x4"), it is important to insert the screws as near as possible to the middle of the studs. Drilling of a pilot hole is not necessary if your drill has enough torque.
I replaced an IBM/Lenovo mainboard with this one. I did a little investagating but figured out it would work with a few wiring modifications for the On/Off Button and the Power and Hard Drive lights, once I figured them out, it started right up and has been running since..
Provides good protection for the iPod, but I bought it for the Kick Stand feature to watch movies while flying. The Kick Stand slides up from the top and then folds down where the arms lock in place in the middle via slightly raised plastic bumps on each side. The problem is that the arms are too thin and need more pressure to keep locked in place. Given the weight of the 5.5 iPod (mine is 80G), it doesn't take much pressure against the iPod to make the Kick Stand fail and collapse. I had to use a rubber band to help give the legs more pressure to stay locked in place.
The CIA could use this thing to "extract" any confession. Forty-five minutes with this device and my heart rate was up and mind was a blur. Never got the TV to turn on, and it reset half the setting on my receiver... incorrectly. It is OBVIOUSLY going back to the manufacturer.
This certainly isnt the best webcam Ive used, nor the best available by a very long shot, but for its price, it way exceeded my expectations. The images were visible, it didnt do too terribly in low light, and the framerate wasnt aweful (~15 fps).
Excellent home fax machine. Doesn't take up a lot of desk space, pretty simple to operate, can send an automatic cover page, etc.Would purchase again.
This has been a great switch. Got a good deal on this one when the newer model came out.
I loved it... until it just plain died. I used it with Rhapsody, and I loved the freedom it gave me to select any music that I could possibly think of.But, it died after 4 months. R.I.P.I think I'm going to try the Sansa.
This case was well constructed (its a samsonite!) the design was not what I was looking for I purchased a case logic airport friendly bag much better value in my opinion and less money. This isn't to say that this is not a well made bag because it is I am sure it will work fine for other people.
My theory on laptop purchases is that they only last 3-6 years before they become outdated or they simply stop working, so I buy the cheapest thing I can find.I have owned this laptop for about 1 month, and so far it has been great. It's quiet, fast, and most importantly it was cheap. I purchased it brand new for $479 at Staples! Just be sure to uninstall all of the advertising and trial software that comes with the standard installation. Also, as soon as you get the junk uninstalled, put in a couple of blank DVDs and burn a set of recovery disks (you are supposed to do this--it doesn't come with any).I am a computer programmer, and I find it to be thoroughly sufficient for my needs. Of course, if you want something blazingly fast with hundreds of gigabytes of storage, then you should spend a little more. If you want something tiny and really futuristic-looking (and also therefore cramped with a small screen and small keyboard) so that people in airports will stop and talk to you about it, then you should spend a little more. Otherwise, the Compaq F730US is a great deal.Pros:- Cheap- DVD Burner- Nice screen- Sufficient RAM (1 GB)- Sufficient Storage (120 GB)- Keyboard feels nice--fairly solid foundation, but keys soft to the touchCons:- Battery life is respectable but not enviable (2 hours or so).
Garmin deluxe carrying case is "Big" disappointment. Way too too small to accommodate anything other than the Garmin StreetPilot GPS Navigator. Save $25 and buy a "small" size Sears tool bag. Cost $2.99 and holds the StreetPilot, Dash Mount (MANDATORY option) cellphone, sunglasses, and wallet. Plus it reads Sears and not Garmin (aka steal Me please). Bottom line is the Garmin Deluxe carrying bag is ok for the Nuvi, but not the StreetPilot and Dash Mount. Ironically, as poor as the Garmin carrying case is ... the opposite is true of the Garmin Dash Mount; which cost about the same as the little bag. So, forget the bag and spend your money on the Garmin Dash Mount and a $2.99 Sears "small" tool bag. The good new is that you will love the Dash Mount for the Garmin StreetPilot 5 Stars, 5 Diamonds. Buy it (Garmin Dash Mount) through Amazon and enjoy.
I am very happy with this battery. Doesn't take too long to charge and retains the charge for long. I would recommend this item.
They are comfortable, made acceptably well for the price. The sound quality is just OK - far from audiophile, even if they have a 20-20000 rating. Do not drive the bass or they distort terribly around 125hz; the highs are acceptable, but also distort if you drive hard at 8000 hz. In all fairness, they are easy to listen to at normal levels.
I bought the HK3480 to replace a 25-year-old HK receiver that was losing steam. I was floored to hear how much music I had missed hearing over the last few years, especially with the Klipsch RF3 speakers I've had for about 3 years. It's as if the HK was designed to go with Klipsch, pure, clear, yet mellow high end and plenty of bass for my ear. The volume control is excellent, it rises in 1dB increments. This would be a sensible buy at the list price, but at the discount price I feel like I'm stealing it. Delivery was quick and hassle free. 5 stars all the way.
Amazing thing: very well built-up in general, nicely tuned with a good, i.e. solid, crank mechanism. Not sure about its water resistance though - will check this spring. As the radio will be used in Russia - will need to get a 220 AC adapter. Recommended!
I've had my headphones for a couple of month now and am very satisfied with the sound and quality. The noise canceling is a little weaker then other Sony models I've tried. They are very lightweight and have excellent sound quality. I would recommend them. They are a great value for the price
I've Owned A Sony Grand Wega 55 Inch LCD HD TV Since 2005 And I Love It!!! Yes, It's Not Perfect (Only 1 HDMI Input, 1080i) And Its A Little Bulkier Than The Newer Generation Flat Screens, But The Picture Does'nt Take A Backseat To Any Of Them, Since I Replaced The Lamp With The XL2200. I Had Attributed My Tv's Once Great, But Now Declining, Picture To My Set's Age And My Own Decreasing Eyesight.So When The Picture Suddenly Went Blank, When I Turned It On, I Did'nt Panic, But Realized That The Lamp Was Slowly Dying, And Thus Degrading My Picture In The Process. I Immediately Checked My Owner's Manual And Next Called Amazon For A Price, And Was Mildly Surprised. For Once, An Item Was Much Cheaper Than I Thought It Would Be! Just Out Of Curiosity, I Started Calling Around To Local Repair Shops And All Of Them Charged At Least A $100 Or More For This Product Than Amazon, Plus At Least $200 Or More For Home Installation! I Took The Word Of The Reviewers For This Product About Quality, And Especially Installation, And Purchased It For $153. It Arrived (More About That Later) The Next Day(Paid Extra For 1 Day Shipping, Definitely Worth It). After Carefully Consulting The Owners Manual, Once Agaim, I Installed It, In About 20 Minutes, And, WAH LAH, Done! My Picture Was As Good As New, Maybe Even Better, Considreing There Are Way More HD Channels And Sources Available Today. Now I Feel, As Though, I'm Actually Watching 1080p. I Would Have Given This Product 5 Stars, If Not For The Fact, That Even Though I Was At Home, The Delivery Person Did Not Bother To Knock On My Door, But Instead Left The Box In My Front Yard!
I can't really say anything that hasn't been said before. I bought this camera last July for my son's 4th birthday. It is small, about the size of a box of matches. Too small for small hands.Has an LCD on the back, but it only shows picture number, no preview. No flash. Holds about 50-60 pictures, that my son went through in about 3 minutes. He didn't seem to care that he didn't see a preview, but never asked to use it again after we downloaded the first batch of pictures and no one could tell what was in them. I uploaded some examples.The viewfinder is not lined up with the lens so even pictures taken by an adult are bad and cut off. Indoor pictures were just terrible, outdoor pictures wouldn't be too bad if viewed only in small preview size, not printed, and if the viewfinder lined up well enough that at least an adult could capture what they were looking at, and not decapitated lopsided pictures...shoulda just given him my old digital camera and bought a new one for myself...
The product does a good job at hiding the wire, but the adhesive does not stick as well as it should and the product curls back up.
I have smaller ears and it was a perfect fit! I was worried that it would not fit. Thanks so much
I gave it as a gift item to someone who had the camera. I have not heard any complaints so I have to believe it does the job.
I compared several systems, and by far this one blows all others away. Sony, Aiwa, Panasonic,and Phillips just don't compare. Nothing seems to have the sound quality as the Z3 system. The bass is incredible, and the mids and highs are impressive as well. The Z1 model is exactly the same, but a little less power and thump. If you want extreme bass and almost unlimited volume you have to go with the Z3 model. All types of music sound good whether it is rap, rock, pop you name it. You can't go wrong with this one.
I got this radio to replace the one I used in the shower while doing my make-up and getting ready in the morning... This radio is so lightweight and crystal clear... The sounds is amazing, the controls are SOOO easy to use.... The CD player works with amazing ease... I cannot say enough about this radio... It was a gift from a friend and I'm forever in his debt..... Donna Marie
This card died after 1 month of useing. What is sad is that 16Gb of memories are gone now too. I see many glowing reviews here and maybe I not lucky or something but memories are gone now.
before buying this i didn't had much knowledge - i used to have a separate modem and router,,, my router used to trouble me once in a while - i was going through the review and tried this works perfectly,,, i am very glad to say that the setup is very easy and I never had a problem with this
Not much to say, works as advertised! It just redirects the flow of electrons. I've seen other identical adapters sale for $10-$15...Oh please...
I like this product its fast and I can load data and photos and music on it. The price is good too. I would reccommend this product to anyone.
This case has worked out very nicely for our macbook pro. It holds the laptop, power brick, cables, etc.
The Scandisk Micromate Reader was as easy to use as a USB drive. Just insert the memory card from the camera into the Micromate Reader and plug into the USB port on the PC and easily transfer pictures to your PC.Inexpensive and easy to use.
I bought this remote because I needed to replace a broken TV remote that had the Guide Plus control buttons. The RCU800 remote was preprogrammed to work well with the RCA TV and Guide Plus, I was able to program it for my Admiral VCR......but nothing else! Not my Panasonic dvd player, not my RCA stereo, NOTHING! The codes for these components in the manual did not work and code search was useless. I don't recommend this product to anyone.
These are very good cables i use them for the big audio setup i have in my basement these sound absolutely amazing the highs are very well preserved the lows are very deep and the highs have very good detail the vocals of the midrange sound very good too i noticed that when i split open one of these to solder and shorten the cable that the internal conductors are not just stranded copper but they were a complicated frequency network wrapped in a way to take use of the skin effect which means higher frequencies sit more on outer conductors and bass is more in the middle the conductors inside the conductors are all individualy wrapped in their own insulation and are all pure copper the design inside is also the twisted pair in a way so it works simular to XLR or balanced cable it has silver solder contacts and the turbine connector/split tip make an extremely good almost direct connection to the audio equitment the rubberized jacket makes it very flexible and durable the cable is 100% shielded so no noise can be induced in the cable.Overall this is one of the best cables i have bought and if you have a good sound system kick out the cheap cable and experience what a true audiophile wants in a great cable like this one.
Have been using this regularly. No issues. Video quality is good. I'd never pay the astronomical prices that Best Buys of the world ask for.
I though it was recharg and when i used it i saw it wasnt. for me it's a bad joke
I ordered this item as a stocking stuffer for my girlfriend figuring it'd be useful with her laptop. Turns out it didn't retract correctly and ending up breaking before she could ever use it.
I do see a small amount of interference/degradation, but it is almost I perceptible. This cable won't replace an ultra-premium setup, but it will meet your basic needs, and for 30 bucks, it's very hard to justify the price of ultra-premium!
I've done a lot of research and agonized over which of these FM Transmitters to buy for my iPod before finally buying the Monster version, and I am completely satisfied. I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg for something that doesn't work great. I'm convinced that this is the best valued of these transmitters because it works well with near CD quality and you can get it for under $50. I took a 6 hour car trip right after buying this product and it worked beautifully. I had to change stations a couple of times during the trip, but never had a problem finding a clear station to use. It's also easy to use and it charges my iPod quickly. The only reason I don't give it a 5 star rating is because of occasional static in a very radio station busy Washington D.C. area. However, it works nicely for what I need it to do, so I'm a happy camper. And, just so you don't think I only write good reviews on Amazon, I'm off to write a bad review next.
very unreliable. Has broken 5 times out of warranty, and one time in warranty.
This camcorder works great inside and outside and in any light condition. Its easy to take anywhere because it is so light. Good quality and we can watch our little girls first steps over and over and remember our little boys laugh forever! It was a great purchase!
I had been wanting a Polaroid camera for a few months and had been debating on whether or not I should buy a used one or pay more and get a new one. I finally decided on a new one and purchased it on Amazon. It was delivered earlier than expected which was a pleasant surprise. However, though it was packed with tons of bubble wrap, the casing of the product was scratched and when I opened it the camera itself had a few scratches. Since I had specifically chosen to pay more for a new camera I was disappointed that it wasn't in perfect condition. Overall, the camera itself seems to be working as expected.
This 32" Aquos model is more expensive than another 32" Aquos model because this one has a built-in HDTV tuner. If you don't want the hassle of another device on your desk, this may be worth the extra money. But I'd go with the cheaper model, esp. considering HDTV is still a maturing standard and HDTV services such as VOOM come with the right tuner.Otherwise, both Aquos sport the same top-quality, 5th-generation LCD panel made by Sharp. This is the highest-rated panel in the industry. Not only great specs in terms of contrast and brightness, but in actual viewing you'll find the screen a high performer in areas such as black levels where most other LCDs fall short.
these were not recognizable by my Sony Dual layer burner... maybe with more attempts and practice they will be.
I had purchased a mechanical toslink switcher for my digital audio needs, which worked for a couple of months then just refused to work with certain devices. This device has seemed to have answered my problems and adds the convenience of changing audio sources via remote. I recommend using a universal remote with it as the included remote could easily get lost. It has a nice weight to it and matches the rest of my electronic devices nicely.
Really, whats to say. The lamps either work or they don't. I will say that besides the fact that they did fit my needs very well, shipping was prompt and items arrived packed well and in perfect condition. Yes I will order lamps from these folks again and save myself a bunch of miles driving and navigating through the crowd at Home Depot.
the things came, pluged them in the sounded pretty crumy but tolerabe but as i listened to the over the next few weeks the channel started to flick off and on... the jacks and plugs suck, the sound terrible
Bought the unit earlier this year...sold it by the end. Great DVD player with upconverting dvd's to 1080i and controls very user friendly i thought. Only thing that i noticed right away was the sound quality, muddy kinda sound (Therefore making voices hard to distinguish unless turn up). Not sure if its just the speakers but doesn't have that crisp sound. Had a Panasonic HTIB before and was waaaayy better sounding than this. Again not sure if changing the speakers helps (which possibly could) but then again, is it worth doing? Actually looked into it but just went with a Bose 321, which I highly recomend =). Again if sound quality is not THAT important its a great system. If your looking for better quality for round the same price range, an Onkyo would defenitly be a better buy!
I spent the last 4 months searching online and off for the perfect system (in my price range of course $$$ and I came across this little all-in-one system. My initial reaction was "Wow!" comparing this to the Sony lol "Dream" systems was impossible! you really couldn't... Yamaha is in a league of it's own. The crisp clear attractive looking speakers are second to none.. well, ok maybe bose.... but who has that kind of money? Needless to say after a few subwoofer tests (which was as impressive as the satellites) I bought it and until this day I'm more than happy. You have not experienced music/movies until you've heard this! I mean with 21 different equalizer settings you'll be up all night just hearing a tune 21 different ways! Seriously, buy this now!
Doesn't get any easier or quicker to safely purchase and add Xbox point. Code is available instantly and you also get an option to email yourself a copy to store in your files.
The versatility of this system is wonderful. The system sets up the sound quality in your designated room with the CD that comes with it. I love the surround sound while watching action packed movies. I think it worth the money for the quality of sound that you receive. I love playing music on the DVD player. I relocated my stereo to my home office, since the BOSE system plays my music and sounds great!!!
I bought this for my ten year old to use with his mp3 player. Didn't expect it to have great sound giving the price, but I thought the idea was great. Boy was I wrong. This case has awesome sound for the money. I've had to tell him to turn it down, gets pretty loud. Not much room for storage though, small player and earbud headphones only. Works great for us.
I have a fourth generation iPod Nano and I recently got this remote for it. There's a lot of speculation over the distance of this device, but this remote actually does work up to 100 feet as advertised. Those who found the remote to only work up to 2 feet might not have a newer ipod. This is just an assumption. I know it works for the 4th gen for sure. In fact, it works perfectly. Through walls and ceilings, it doesn't matter. This device will be detected up to 100 feet.Also, I tested to have the iPod play for a bit and try the remote again. There was no delay and there was no need to "wake" it up before using it again!For anyone else out there who has this for a a different model iPod, please post up a review for others to know that it works.
Or you could hold out -- like I am -- for the Bernadette Peters Special Edition iPod that will most likely hit the shelves this fall. The playlist I assume will contain:1) "Pink Cadillac"2) "Heartbeeps"3) "Bernadette Peters Loves Rodgers & Hammerstein"4) "Annie"5) "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight"6) "The Jerk"7) "Pennies From Heaven"8) "Sondheim Etc."9) "Slaves of New York"10) "Sondheim Etc. Etc."So, if you're a sucker (or not a Bernadette Peters fan--yeah right!), go out and buy your non-Bernadette Peters iPod today.And buyer beware: when they do come out with the Bernadette Peters Special Edition iPod, which they totally will, do not get hoodwinked into buying the Kristin Chenowith Special Edition iPod. Accept no substitutes!
Super cheezy look. and they always want to shrink up and do grab your hair a bit but it's worth every bit of the trouble for the fantastic sound. exactly what I wanted for much less than I wanted to pay.
Yes, it is a little short, but that depends on how you like wearing your camera, for me it's fine. One of the most comfortable I have ever come across. I used it years ago on an older camera and when I got my Sony A700, I knew it was a required item, I'm luck they did not discontinue it, since it has been out for years, but it hard to find!
Although I never used the U3 application that comes with the Cruzer Titanium, it died anyway. It has become completely unreadable by any computer for no apparent reason. In reading reviews on this and other websites, this seems to be a recurring problem with the Cruzers although most attribute it to the U3 software utility. While the casing does make it extremely rugged and the slide/LED design is both convenient and visible, it means nothing if the drive itself is unstable and can't keep your data secure. While I can't recommend it, if you must buy this product, back up your data regularly or don't trust it with anything you can't afford to lose.
This is a great product and the price was great. My only complaint is that there were no instructions with the disk. But, I was able to figure it out myself and have ejoyed using it.
I have a beef with the remote on this unit. All remotes included with units above entry level must have learning capability. This remote, sadly does not.The quality of the reciever is pretty good. It seems well built. The front control panel is well placed and the rear jacks are intuitively placed. The volume increases and decreases in TINY increments....which is a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it. The e-z setup was pretty easy to do. The on-screen programming is also nicely presented. I can tell no difference in the up-convert function to component. The input switching which is carried out through the receiver is excellent...when you change inputs (DVD, TIVO, CABLE, ETC), it automatically changes inputs on your TV....this is a nice function if you have a spouse who can never remember which input to switch to to watch a movie!!Overall, I wish this receiver had HDMI jack to upconvert to highest quality signal...you will find this on the top-of-the line units. I'm pretty pleased with this purchase, given the low cost offered by Amazon with free shipping. If you are looking for an upgrade to your home theater, give this unit a shot.
I have been given numerous misleading things about this tent. I was told by an photography store that the cubelite is a six sided litetent with a zippered front. Mine is missing the bottom pannel and does not have the vinyl insert for seamless backgrounds. It is also missing the diffuser that is shown in the Lastolite learning videos online.
I have bought and used numerous digital cameras beginning in 1992. This little beauty with its many settings takes wonderful outdoor pictures in good light and mediocre pictures in low light, as expected. On rechargeable AAA batteries, I have gotten well over 100 pictures. It is small, sylish, light, comes with a nice case and cables. Overall, a nice nice camera for the price.
Purchased the duo to replace a wired keyboard and an MS Wireless Intellimouse Explorer Optical mouse. The MX700 mouse is clearly a superior product. Fits the hand much better and is so much more responsive. The software is better too. The keyboard is fine. Most of the new buttons aren't much use, but the media player controls can be helpful if you like to use a media player while you work, chat etc. Fine quality and I actually did have to call the Tech Supp in setup. Nearly no wait and a helpful person on the other end. Great overall experience.
Since day one, I have loved my Handspring Visor. The expansion possibilities of the Springboard are what made me pick this over the Palm Pilot. Although I have not purchased any Springboard modules for it yet, I have a few on my Christmas list, like the modem and maybe an MP3 player. The only part of this device that I don't like is the cover. The flip style cover of the Palm Pilot is much more convenient than the cover that Handspring uses, but I think that it is a small price to pay for the possibilities that Handspring provides.
Works well with my Navigation system, I have not had any problem with it.
When I received this unit, it was obviously very well built and designed for its purpose, but it was much larger that I had expected. It is large enough for the larger Pro model digital cameras, but too large for my Canon 40D with Telephoto zoom lens. Wearing this bag with the supplied chest harness blocks too much of your forward view and for me presented a trip hazard since I planned to use it while hiking in rugged terrain and while skiing. I exchanged the bag for the LowePro Topload Zoom 2 which is not as deep but still holds my 40D and lens.
I bought my first one in 2003. it provided great service. It can be used on a network and is compatible with Macs using OS 9.2. When mine broke down I looked for a new one rather than repair the old one. In 2003 they cost almost $600. I bought the new one for $200 plus shipping. It works quieter than the old one ever did. I was happy to find a new one even though they are no longer produced.
Everything your read about the picture quality is true... however, this product just isn't reliable. Cost me another $600 to get it fixed and it isn't even 18 months old. I am sure I am not alone since you can see these on that famous auction site may with similar power issues. Customer service from this company is also very poor. If I had it to do over I would not have purchased this product and I probably should not have spent the money to get it fixed. I think it will be just a matter of time before some of these 5 star reviews begin to change their tune.
Apparently this $449 unit only comes with a one year warranty. A fact I would not have bothered to find out if ofcourse mine had not died a miserable and painful death.It all started about 6 months ago when the unit wasn't able to hold a charge. Not a problem, I can drive with it plugged in. Then the terminal came loose - I had to drive with the unit physically in my hand, holding the plug to make sure it was charging. It would frequently just shut down, even though it was plugged in, and theoretically charging.Sometimes, it would randomly turn itself on after I'd shut it off.There are some other minor bugs that are to be expected (occasional wrong directions - sometimes it sends you in circles - you have to put in the street before the street number - no one gives you their address that way).Now I have unit that does not hold a charge, and does not charge either. It just sits there. Naturally I contacted customer support.I received an email back saying that if they didn't hear from me they would assume the issue had been resolved - but there was no follow up from them. I checked my inbox, my spam folder - nothing.So I called the 800 number, and got a very nice lady who told me that the unit was just out of warranty. They don't look at, fix, or have recommendations for out of warranty units. They wont even fix it for a fee. They couldn't even recommend a place to take it.The unit is 18 months old and I don't even use it every day.I would recommend going with a different company.
I am in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. I took this case diving in Ras Mohamed and Dahab. This case works great, it not only allows for complete manipulation of all switches, the case works as far down as 40 meters(120 feet). If you have the S45 camera you can use the WB/FUNC. button to turn off the camera and save battery life. I recomend this case for all divers, but make sure to attach the case to an accesible location so as to not have the camera floating well above you.
What "high bitrates" are we talking about here? Full HD video streams are perhaps 20MB/s max, including audio. Standard Cat5E does over 100MB/s easily. Yes, attenuation, crosstalk, signal integrity all matter...at high frequencies and bitrates. HDMI is not exactly what one would call a "serious workload".Expensive HDMI cables will NOT improve your PQ. Bad HDMI cable will display a "sparkle" effect, or audio dropouts (signal loss), but this is almost unheard of at the 1M range!!!There are many high quality brands that are 2x-4x cheaper than Monster..Try Blue Jeans cable for example.Analog is a completely different story...but even there, there is plenty of "snake oil" being sold
I've now used the Audio-Technica Noise-Canceling Headphones for a few weeks in the office, on an airplane and at a loud indoor volleyball tournament. They work wonderfully and I have recommended them to several of my friends.
I recommend this scope with out reservation. The quality is first rate. Perhaps the most telling thing I can pass on is that when at the range, and I let guys with scopes that cost 3 to 5 times as much look thru my scope, they do not believe the price. It compares that favorably to much more expensive scopes. I really like the modified #4a reticule. It is easy to see, pulls your eye to center and is easy to acquire the target. The free floating center dot works very well for both target shooting and hunting. The illumination only lights the dot, so in low light it does not obscure the target, but still allows you eye to see where you are precisely aiming. It's a good looking scope too. Again at the range I get a lot of guys who see it, like the looks, and start asking me questions about it. I have purchased two other Muellers in different configurations, and they get the same attention.
I have only had this cable for about a week. It was used to extend the RCA connection on the VGA Xbox 360 cable. The cable does what it is intended to do, without being noticed (what I intended it to do). Now I am not an audiophile, but there does not appear to be any distortion and the sounds come through crisp and clear. If you are worried about the price, don't be.
Whereas the unit looks very nice, that's where the pleasantries stop. The rubber used on the feet has an extremely pungent smell. I could smell it BEFORE I opened the box. The rubber plugs used to raise the laptop above the face of the unit pop out quite easily. I've already lost two just by putting it in and pulling it out of my computer bag. I will put silicon bumbers in place of these; they stick on and should stay quite well. The unit is not too lap friendly. I had it on my lap in shorts and the rubber and my legs didn't quite get along! It does just an OK job at cooling the laptop. I had a Belkin before this one and will go back to it when this one dies. One word of warning about the Belkin, the connection for the USB cord will pop out of its plastic bracket. When I get a new one, I'll take it apart and put a dab of hot glue or silicone caulk over the bracket to keep it in place...
This telescope is great for viewing those planets, stars, deep sky objects, the sun(with a solar filter), and the moon. No more star hopping with this scope. Just enter the appropriate numbers in the handcontroller for the Messier, NGC, and Caldwell Catalogs,as well as, the Planets, selected stars and double stars, select Enter on the handcontroller and it slews to the object selected. You can also enter Right Ascension and Declination coordinates for your favorite objects and save them.The Celestron instructions are clear but not exactly accurate. To get the best instructions, go to the Yahoo Groups and join the &quot;nextstar&quot; group for complete and accurate instructions for the initial setup and operation for this scope. These guys have most of the answers about the NextStar telescopes. Dark Skies!
I bought it straight when I got my new apartment and have it installed with stands and wall mounts. IT WAS AWESOME for speakers this size . The ONLY thing I could fault was the lack of DTS and upgradeability, especially with the introduction of surround-ex to consumer electronics.The suround speakers may be a little short if you intend to lay through walls and cornices .Altogether, it's a great fuss-free home cinema-in-a-box for home theatre beginners. If you think that those from Sony and Panasonic beat this because of a lack of DVD-player then you're mistaken ........
Cables To Go 27140 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Blue (1 Foot) works fine.Cables To Go 27140 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Blue (3 Foot) works fine.
I ordered my first Sandisk Extreme 4 along with the Firewire reader. It delivers on the 40mb per second specification and I have never had any problems with pictures getting corrupted. I ordered a second card earlier this year.I have dropped this card in the snow, taken pictures for several hours in -15 degree weather, had it in very hot and humid conditions and never had a problem. When shooting RAW I can fill up both cards quite quickly, and when I get back home I really enjoy downloading with this setup, when I have to use other cards or readers I can see how spoiled I have become.When I switched to Vista x64 I thought I had a problem with the reader, but I called the special tech support number for Extreme products and got to a knowledgeable and understandable tech. He walked me through the troubleshooting and now everything works great.I do use other cards, but when I am going into unusual conditions, or know I am going to be shooting a lot, I always put this card in the camera.
The Wolverine is excellent for immediate extra storage space. I've watched movies with my labtop directly off of it, with no glitches or delay! It doesn't require any software download so can be used immediately and without complications.
Ive had one of these racks for a number of years, and when I had it filled I went online and to stores searching for another one. I'm glad Amazon had one, because it is an excellent product.
Had an HP 2430dtn printer go down on our network and wanted to just swap in a replacement to save on setup and user problems. Since this printer is no longer made I thought I'd have to buy an expensive new one and go through a number of problems. So glad I found this refurbished machine. Just removed the old one, plugged in the new one and we were up and running. Printer looked like new, runs like new, no problems after months of use plus it has a warranty! Great buy.
Sangean spares no expence, Its a high quality Consumer Reports tested RADIO company. I got what I was after, great AM/FM reception AND Great bass responce for my Ipod which plugs right in. Rugged, it will charge your cell phone! loud, energy sipping sangean quality!
For the price, this was good enough. It is the first mp3 converter I have purchased. I wanted to listen to my mp3's in my car, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money for it. It worked great for a few days and then everytime I hit a bump it would cut out. Then, it wouldn't connect when I plugged it in until I jiggled it around a bunch. At first, I thought there was something wrong with my outlet, but found other items worked fine. Finally, it stopped working all together no matter how much I jiggled it. I was going to send it back, but my husband is mister fix it and took it apart. Turns out the wires inside weren't connected very well and just fell off the connection things. He soldered them back on and it works great now. I love that I can choose whatever station I want to use. It is so bulky and awkward that it doesn't fit into just any outlet. It will only work in 2 of my outlets. However, I'm hoping my next car will have an mp3 connection built in so I don't want to spend the money for a really good converter. Also, it doesn't have an on/off switch so you have to unplug it all the time if you don't want it draining your battery.
Length:: 3:37 MinsThis is well worth the money -- metal connectors (rachet style) and stays where you put it...The umbrella hole does NOT have a screw that comes with it...rather, no screw came with it... but, the hole is there and I will try to figure out what screw can fit it...Well, recommend it -- took a few shots with it already in extended position and it holds my deflector 100%.
When I set up my home theater, I wanted surge protection and line filtering at a reasonable cost. You can spend a few bucks on an el cheapo power strip, or $$$ on a Monster product with exaggerated product claims. The Tripp Lite offered a good cost/performance ratio. So far it has done the job well. My theater equipment setup is crammed with cables and wires running all over, with no perceptable noise problems.It is easy to go insane on AV equipment (there is a shop near me that sells speaker wire for $8 a foot). If spending more will give you satisfaction, go ahead. But, if you want protection and quality at a good value, I recommend the Tripp Lite.
I should have read more of the other customer reviews before buying this thing. The quality is terrible, and the armband won't fit on anyone other than a nine-year-old's arm.
Overall I am very satisfied with the Linksys BEFW11S4. It operates exactly as expected. I did have to call the support line on two occassions to correct two separate problems but they were easily corrected.The first problem prevented me from installing the Linksys software on my computer because it kept telling me I was already connected to the BEFW11S4. The support line helped me resolve the problem without much fanfare. Be forewarned, however, like the Amazon review states, there are a lot technical aspects to setup if your setup doesn't go without a hitch. That being said, support was very helpful and the most professional technical support line I've encountered.After I got the BEFW11S4 up and running, I noticed it connected to the internet slowly, much slower than my hard wired DSL. Internet Explorer also stalled on virtually every link. My DSL "only" runs at 1.5mbs max so the 802.11b standard is more than sufficient and I knew the DSL wasn't the problem. After a week of hoping the problem would miraculously disappear, I called support. A short phone call later, the problem was fixed.Enough about problems. The BEFW11S4 operates seemlessly. My connection is excellent and is as if I were still hard wired to the internet. I only have to broadcast across a small room, but I suspect it would work fine for greater distances as well. My only concern is picking up a neighbor's broadcast. But I have no problem as of yet even in a moderately dense Manhattan neighborhood.Setup is very easy. It involves only connecting your modem to the BEFW11S4 and plugging an AC adaptor into the unit. On installation you do have to hard wire the BEFW11S4 to your computer, however.In summary, this product works great! If you can take advantage of the $$ rebate from Linksys the cost is only $$$. With the WUSB11 receiver and another $$$ Linksys rebate, my total cost was $$$ to be free of phone cords running across the room. See my review on the WUSB11 for an evaluation of the receiver.
Want to get all those odd adapters you don't know about? Well these guys will take careall those needs and some, with the help of amazon helpful site suggestions it's just as easy as click here click there, whats that I need that. try to do that anywhere else like stereo specialty sites if you don't know the sku your out of luck. so you try search, good luck with that. It doesn't find ( the thing that goes on the end of this thingy ) But if you can see it you can say there that thing and there's that other adapter they said wasn't made any more. We all had days that mind block was the least of are worries, wife just found a great buy on older ( use imagination ) wants you to hook it up now, then try to explain the adapter you need to make it work. Thats where Amazon and these guys come in, see hunny we need this part right here and look there's the other adapter your brother said you can't get anymore. now she on the phone with bro see what adapters you might need later like, I did and stock up because shipping is usually free. Well, have fun.Thanks guys keep up the good work.Don
I got this as a replacement for my 7 year old daughter. My husband has used them also. They sound great and so far has suffered the "careful" use of a typical 7 year old.
Still too much money. Should have gone HP
This little gadget is super handy, light weight, folds to fit in your pocket or purse, and does what it is supposed to do: props up your tablet at a useful (as you define it) angle. Works with tablets of most any size. As a bonus, you can use it to prop up your cookbooks on the kitchen counter.
I purchased this Xerox 6180 for home office printing, and I really like it. I have owned it for half a month.The printer is extremely well built, has ethernet port and USB port for connections. I hooked it up to my wireless router through an ethernet cable, and now every computer at my home can print wirelessly to the printer.The color is vivid and setup is quite straight forward in my case. A good thing is that I don't need to install junks other than the driver. The printer does not have a big footprint, but is very heavy, of ~75 lbs. The paper tray accepts about 250 pages.Since I care about power consumption, I measured the power usage of this unit. The printer enters power save mode after certain time (this can be set in the menu, default is 30 mins) and only consumes about 5W in the power saving mode. At the time of printing, the power consumption is about 700W. When "awake" and not printing, it consumes about 30W of power.I also upgraded the memory in the printer. I used a 512Mb DDR2 SoDIMM modules from a laptop upgrade. The installation is a breeze, through a door on the back of the printer.This is one of the best economic color laser out there, especially with Xerox cutting price on this unit.
I got the memory. I put it in and it works. What more could you ask for?
This cooler is unbelievable. I've installed them in five computers total now, over the last 2 years and none have failed. All of them are still running strong. The one note that is very very necessary to make is that this cooler is HUGE. Read the dimensions very carefully before you purchase to make sure that your case has enough room. I usually use large cases, because I like my machines to run cool, but I did install this cooler in a small mid-tower and it was so tight that I had to cut off the plastic cone that is used to direct heat coming off the CPU... with this cooler installed, I didn't need the cone anyway.On my main PC, these are my current stats with this cooler:Motherboard 30*C (86*F)CPU 28*C (82*F)CPU#1/Core#1 32*C (90*F)CPU#2/Core#2 31*C (88*F)CPU#3/Core#3 25*C (77*F)CPU#4/Core#4 31*C (88*F)I have never seen my temps go over 40*C even under extreme gaming w/ overclocking. That is incredible in my mind. Buy this cooler.I want to add that installing this cooler in an AMD machine is a piece of cake. Intel installation is a little harder, but that's the fault of the intel board designers, not the cooler designers.
I am an advanced amateur photographer. A couple of months ago I shot my son's wedding on portrait film, scanned the negs and purchased this printer after much research. With Photoshop and the i950 I was able to produce a full wedding album that is indistinguishable from the work of the best professional labs.I'm now working on my 30 year collection of slides to scan and print and I'm blown away with the versatility of the digital darkroom and the quality images this printer can produce. This is truely an amazing printer.Amazon gave me the best price on the web and delivered before the date promised.My only concern now is the longevity of the paper and ink. If Canon lives up to their 25 year claim half as well as they have done with the printer - I'll be pleased indeed.
Great product. I stream to my TV, and since using this cable, the speed it provides, I have not seen 1 pause in video.
After looking for a long time...I finally found this laptop stand. It is excellent. Very light weight and definitely keeps the "heat" off my lap.
I agree that this is a really fun camera and it allows for a lot of happy mistakes. I've had lots of fun with it and gotten some really good photos. However, the people at my local photo-mat think I'm crazy.My only complaint is that on my camera one of the four lenses always over exposes the shot. So I have three nice shots and one that is really bright. Part of me kind of likes this and I use this problem to my advantage to make some interesting photos, but I would like to have another supersampler that doesn't do this as well.I guess I'll order another one and get a different color too!
The KVM switch takes some of the trauma out of adding a new computer and all the work to change programs and data from one to the other. It gives me time to get the new computer up and running as I have access to the old one with the click of a switch.
The edge seams near the Velcro strap inside the bag will start to tear within 2 months of normal use. DO NOT BUY. Look elsewhere for a laptop bag.
Definitely this product helps to keep your desk in order, perfect to put bills, letters, etc.
just received my package today! the actual item looks better than the pictures. i really love the experience. it even works for my 3d bluray and tv! Never been this satisfied for a cheap price! It really exceeded my expectations!
Great headphones, let it run for atleast 100 hours, (aka burn-in) effect, then it sounds very good.Only thing i do not like, it is very uncomfortable, very tight on the head. Hope Sennheiser will some design review on these headphones.Other than that it is great!
After reading the reviews, both negative and positive, I decided to give this a go. I am really REALLY glad that I did. This beats out every other cleaner I have tried on the market. No streaks. No residue. BUT! You MUST follow the directions EXACTLY. And only spray the product lightly on a section of the towel. With this product "a little goes a long ways". Added bonus? It removed the streaks that the other two so called fantastic screen cleaners left behind that I have not been able to get rid of for months. Monster? I love you for making this product!
Product worked as good as any dial up modem I guess. After 2 weeks returned it due to no longer working. I only list this encase this becomes a trend. Power surges are common failure point in modems.
This is my 2nd digital comera. I have been usingit for over 8 months. I am very happy with this camera.I agree with other reviews about the good photo qualityfrom this camera. Just to address something not heavilycovered by other reviews.1. I am using Hitachi's 2GB microdrive and MAGICSTOR's2.2G microdrive. No problem for continuous 5-shootingwith the highest resoultion setting (5-meg, fine),where each picture is about 4.8Meg byte in size.Microdrive is fast enough.2. With microdrive, this camera can capture >30 min ofvideo at its highest setting (640x320, 30-frame/sec).The video lenght is limited by my microdrive diskspace.3. With microdrive, the captured video does not showany slack, and dragging effects. You don't need touse xD-card for video capturing. The microdrive isalready fast enough for non-stop video capturing.4. This camera has very very good video capturing power.The captured video is better than my JVC camcorder.The color is more vivid. The focus is far more sharper.The audio capturing is more clear than my JVC camcorder.5. Excellent low-light video capturing power.Here is the best part, virtually all camcorders don'tcapture good videos under low-light condition. Thiscamera is very good in video capturing under low lightcondition. In a kid's birthday party, when all the lightis off, with only the few candle lights on the cake,it still can capture good video. Pretty amazing....I do a lot of video shootings for my 4 and 3 years olddaughters. Instead of using my camcorder, I use thisFuji S7000 most of the time for video capturings.I highly recommend this camera for both photo shooting andvideo shooting.
This little player is a great "step into the 21st century" player. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and it has worked flawlessly. It's easy to use and rip music to the device. The capacity is just right - I have albums that have some lengthier tracks on them and I have 566 songs on it with 1.6 gig to go. It's great to know that you can shuffle your songs according to album or random all. Many of my coworkers have become interested because of the quality and the price - it's an excellent value that isn't jacked up because it's an Ipod. I can't recommend it enough
I've been using my Belkin adapter in Italy for my computer and cellphone charger and have had no problems. Remember- this is not a converter. That should not be a problem, however, with most of your devices since any device- like most computer power cords- that accept 100-240V will be fine.
This player worked fine for about a year then it wouldnt reconize a DVD when it was put in, I called the company and they told me they didnt repair their players but would sell me another one. My Advice is stay away from GPX.
I read some of the previous reviews and have to admit I was a little worried, I went ahead and bought the headphones anyway and have been totally happy and pleased with the product. I had a pair of Sony headphones before, but these have been way better. I use the headphones with my i-pod and the computer and I listen to a huge barage of music and have to say that I am impressed.
Poorly designed product. Not enough room on tag to write any lablel information on. A regular nylon cable ties is about all this product is equal to. Save your money look else where for a labeling tag.
Came with dual USB heads. Haven't needed extra power for any of my PC desktops or laptops.Pro: Really small; I tuck it under keyboard at work. Fits in corner of briefcase - could easily carry in shirt pocket. I bought this so I could work on my files anywhere. Is really slow, however, on my older PC equipment running Win2000. Backup software works really well.Con: Power/USB cord is not stowable - is loose. A little slow to read/write, but seemed to improve after converting to NTFS; came as FAT32. Not as fast as flash/thumb. My Iomega 120G 3.5" external drive is a better backup device (except for large size).
I bought the 6GB Micro Zen, Color black. While I was waiting for it to arrive, I started surfing the web looking at reviews for what I had just purchased. I came across some fairly negative reviews. I got scared and immediately contacted Amazon that I would be returning this item unopened. Fortunately, I changed my mind when it arrived and decided to give it a chance. I did not have any of the problems some others had complained about. It came with the latest firmware installed. I have not had any freezing issues, even when I speed walk. (I do not jog with this device; it is not designed for joggers). It sounds and looks great. However, I highly recommend purchasing the remote. The touch pads are sensitive which makes it tricky selecting different tracks or changing the volume while walking. With a remote, you can lock the touch pad and control your volume and track selection from the remote. It worked perfectly for me. I walk with it all the time. Good luck selecting your MP3 player!
The product was fine although in making arrangements for delivery was difficult and prolonged affair. Flexibility from BeachAudio and their delivery vendor would have been appreciated.
These 1" square flat self-adhesive stick-up are near perfect for taming dangling mouse/keyboard cables. They have 4 small slits that accept standard nylon zip cable ties (sold separately). Having a larger sticky surface than most stick-ups, they adhere very well to the bottom of desks. There are a few dozen (50?) in the $15 pack, so it is good for those that install many computers (IT support staff). Most people need only one or two squares. (Cables for mouse, keyboard, USB). When you relocate, you cut the zip ties and leave the thin-flat squares stuck under the desk for the next installation.I had been looking for inexpensive, effective, and unabtrusive self-adhesive cable tamers for years, and was pleasantly surprized by how well these (fairly large) flat squares work.
The marketing hype says &quot;easy and simple&quot;, I'm finding that Bluetooth is anything but. Had to download beta-test software from the manufacturer to make this card work with my PDA, and am now to consider myself an &quot;early adopter&quot;. What happened to &quot;simple and easy&quot;-- and the card is selling for top dollar.
This player has every feature imaginable. I work in the television broadcast industry and I must tell you that the the price tag for the features on this player well surpass it's competitor's prices. I've looked at a lot of players and they just don't match up to Initial's price and quality.Initial's IDM-1250 player has excellent picture, sound(which is usually poor in most cheaper players) and the battery keeps going and going.....The player is nice to to look at too!Generally, I feeel that I have invested my money well. Yes, the name brand may not be popular, but you get a 1 year manufacturers warranty.Unfortunately, the IDM-1250 only plays Region 1 DVD's, but who cares; everything else is perfect!
I've been using the unit for about a month now, for daily backups, and so far it's been just fine. Installing my Western Digital SATA drive into the unit was a snap. (Having to manually plug in the wire for the front-panel LED light when closing the case was a little...odd, but a very minor hitch and not difficult.)
I needed this for a long car ride. I am used to using the tape cassette attachment for my ipod. However, I was using a car without a cassette player. This worked great!!! Occasionally, I would hear static but changing the station fixed it. Other than that it was amazing especially for the price.
The best of Ear Headphones,Thanks a lot to question my opinion
We purchased our 42" Dell Plasma TV 2 years ago and it has died. To make matters worse, Dell is no longer supporting the parts and specs so the TV repair shop can not repair it. Do yourself a favor don't buy this or any product from Dell, there computers are just as cheaply made.
Have an older laptop with only one high speed usb, this product works as advertised even with high power devices.
Overall this receiver turned out to be a very good buy. It has just about all that is needed to get started on your home theater system and then some. It doesnt have all the bells and whistles but then again it doesnt cost the extra bells and whistles either. The ins and outs are adequate for most home theater systems. I like the fact that this receiver has a tape monitor input---lets you listen and fine-tune your tape recording if you wish. I just use it to hook up my EQ so I can easily enable or disable my EQ simply by enabling/disabling the tape monitor. It also has an on-screen display so you can easily set it up via a TV and not by using those terrible LCD displays on the front of receivers. It has S-video switching--nice feature on a low cost receiver, 5.1 channel direct pre-inputa, and pre-outs for all channels. These last 4 features are very difficult to find in lower cost receivers. There are a limited amount of DSP settings and they aren't adjustable but these DSP's never sound correct to me in any case so I never use them (except Dolby Digital, DTS, Pro Logic of course). There's speaker delay for surround format and speaker level for each channel.There's only one gripe that I can think of at this time and it is that you have to turn on your TV on to set up certain parameters of the receiver that should really just be a simple push of a button to enable/disable the parameter. It's just my preference that way. Also, some might be confused at the way the buttons work. A lot of the buttons are multi-purpose. For example: pressing the Audio button cycles through the different audio inputs instead of having a single button for CD, a single one for Tuner, DVD, etc. The tuning and memorization of radio stations can be a little tricky if you don't disable auto memory scan.Other than these small gripes (which shouldn't be too big a deal) the receiver sounds just fine with no added character of its own---just the way a receiver should sound. All in all this receiver has a lot of bang for the buck and you can't go wrong for a receiver this price. You'll definitely get more options than any other receiver I know of in this price range. I give it 4 1/2 stars.
These speakers are perfect, great looks, great sound,they are heavy though(70lbs), but what can you expect. They are worth every cent, they can play very loud while staying clear. They are beautiful.
This is an excellent product from Ultra. Acquired these for some old socket 478 boards of my clients. An absolutely perfect product which is designed better than stock 478 brackets in some Dell's and Sony's units I have worked on. I will be back to buy more when the need arise. Amazon and Ultra deserve a BRAVO ZULU on this one.
I'm very disapointed with this Kardon product being an avid fan of the past products from the respective company, but this one is off the chart. Playing a DVD movie using either the digital coaxial output or the optical output, the audio plays on and off out of sync. I've pushed the dealying time up and down both on the player and the AVR and it makes no diffrence. That tells me that there is something wrong with decoding device in the player. The DVD31 looks good and offers some great picture rendition. Also the audio rendition is exceptional but I simply can't live up to the fact that it cannot play dvd movies in sync with the audio (or the other way around). Try to avoid this product and lets hope that Harman Kardon will produce a better player in the future.
Used it to connect a 1T byte external hard drive to a DirecTV HD DVR. Does what it is supposed to do. I now have about 140 hours of HD capacity.
I wanted a camera that was easy to use and operated well. This Canon is both . I have had no problems so far, and am very happy with it!
i have these rubber lens hoods on most of my lenses and in the process of replacing all my lens hoods with the rubber hoods they don't take up a lot of room in your camera bag just fold them back and leave them on the lens lens filters screw into the lens hood they are really great
I've seen some fancier looking antennas but those products had mixed reviews and they were several times the cost of this RCA antenna. I'm able to get over 21 channels in my apartment in the Washington, DC area and I do not have to constantly make adjustments between channels. I have this hidden behind a large 55 inch plasma TV and it does not have any trouble picking up the signals from that location. Between my internet connection and this antenna, I no longer need to pay the ridiculous cable TV provider fees.
This is a great HDMI cable and I got it a great price. The only thing is, the Amazon review asked to rate how fun this game was. I gave it 5 stars although I'm not sure if I'm playing it right.
I'm not particularly talented with reviewing things, so pardon my shoddy review of this product. I figure i'll start at build quality because it is the most glaring feature of a pair of headphones right out of the box, and is not manipulated by usage. The build quality on the e2c is roughly average, out of the box, one of the housings was slightly loose, and the plastic they are made out of isn't particularly great, it happens, but i would have greatly preferred a metal housing, although that has the potential to severely impact the sound. The cable on these headphones is great though, and is approximately 3/16ths of an inch thick, which is really thick as far as cables go. The stress reliefs are the typical stress reliefs found on any pair of in ear monitors, with the cable terminating in the same L plug the westone 3 uses. Comfort with any pair of earphones is highly subjective, however, the e2c perform well here because of the large variety of tips that come in the box, 9 pairs of them, you would expect to find a pair of tips that are reasonably comfortable, however, the foam tips are abrasive, the PVC tips are hard, and the silicon tips dont really fit. Either way, ive had reasonable success with the PVC tips, and find that there are times when i barely notice them, the housings are where the real comfort issues are though, and ive found the housing to rub my outer ear raw from time to time, also, the cable behind the ear may be painful for some users. Directly correlating to comfort, sound reduction is good, and blocks out more sound than many earphones, but it certainly isnt the best reduction ive experienced. Sound quality, the most important aspect of a pair of headphones, is diminished on the e2c, i gave it 2 stars, its really only 2.5, but i bumped it down to make up for the 3 in comfort, ive gotten some nasty ear infections from using these despite keeping them very clean. The sound signature of the e2c is rather bassy, and the rest of the music sounds to be muddy and colored by the bass. The treble is exceptionally recessed, so i EQ the treble up to make the rest of the music sound less muddy and dark, thats how i will review these. Even with the trebly bumped up, the bass can be a bit boomy and loud, personally, i wouldnt EQ the bass down anymore because it compliments my musical taste fairly well, but i would like a more flat pair of headphones. the mids, as stated above, are colored by the bass, listening to death metal, the mids were actually so dark and heavy that it became irritating because it made the headphones sound so sluggish. The treble, in its current state, is terrible in the department of clarity, separation, and sibilance, and if i drop the treble boost, my treble goes away. The clarity throughout the rest of the range is only average, but the separation in the mids is proficient. Volume and distortion wise, these earphones are fantastic, and clock in approximately 2.5x louder than vmoda bass freq, which are pretty loud to begin with, and distortion seems to be pretty insignificant, with volume 70% distorting an extra 7.5% than on volume 35% (this distortion number is arbitrary and estimated). finally, there is the durability of the earphones, ive owned my pair for 5 months, and in that time, a strain release has snapped, and a cable is starting to tear, the strain release was trivial damage, and the cable was user invoked to some degree.Overall, id advise you to find a pair of e3c for an extra 30 bucks, which has a flatter sound, better design, and a more durable cable.
As others have said- I too was not really happy about the kitchen timer type alarm clock at first... Also, the "10 minute warning alarm" is just as blaring loud as the regular alarm.. (I had thought I might get conditioned to wake up to some sort of softer alarm before I had my eardrums blasted out) SOOO, not only do you have to calculate how many hours/mins you want to sleep you also have to add 10 minutes to the timer once you do your initial calculation. But as a person who can sleep through about any alarm it was nice to be able to count on this thing to wake me up. Then after a few weeks it started doing this fun trick where it went off while I was setting it. After a few times of it blasting my eardrums I learned to turn down the volume while I set it, but it is still rather irritating to have to start all over setting the time (if you want to sleep for 7 hours and 50 minutes you have to press the minute button 50 times). And to top things off the thing is now starting to burn itself out, it is no longer as loud and hasn't gone off a couple of times. To make a long story short it was effective, but definitely not worth $30. I will be looking for a new alarm because I can't seem to count on this one anymore.
I would have preferred that the transformer had U.K. style outlet receptacles instead of U.S. style.
I bought this cable with my PS3 thinking I'd get the 'official' PS3 cable and it would somehow be better. After a few months, I lost signal from the PS3 to the TV. I thought I would have to send back the PS3, but I thought I'd try another HDMI cable just for fun.It ended up working fine, so it was in fact this cable that went bad! A Cable going bad?Anyway, just go get a cheap one from best buy. Don't waste your time with this one.
Crap! After one year of moderate use the recorder fails to rewind correctly. Sound quality was good, but the mechanics failed.A useless piece of equipment when you can't fast forward or rewind.Must be made in China.The panasonic replacement is better, but I wish we could buy things that are made in USA that have better design and durability.Oh, well.
I got this camera about 2 weeks ago. It's my first digital camera. I started taking pictures right away. It's so easy to use a baby can do it. There are many features included that only more expensive cameras have. To start it has 3.1megapixels maximum resolution. This is really all you need to take quality photos, and make great prints. Forget the 4 and 5 megapixel cameras, which add detail that you don't notice, but cost 3 or 4 times as much. You can change the setting down to 0.8MP for emailing photos(smaller size). There is a manual shutter speed setting, so you can take photos of fast moving objects, or at night(longer shutter). You don't really need the docking station, unless you don't have a battery charger ... . You also can take black and white photos, change the white balance for different light conditions, exposure compensation adjust sharpness,set a date and time stamp in different formats and exposure metering. There is also a self timer of 10 seconds, a power save feature, camera sounds, and a video out feature to see photos from the camera on your TV. You can set your language to English, French, german, spanish, italian or portugues. If you want a Big bang for your buck, this is the camera for you. I would get a bigger compact flash memory...maybe 128MB, as the included 8mb takes about 6 photos at 3.1mb, or 28 in low quality setting.
Able to get three bars (52%) on a router located in my son's house across the street. Replaced a card that only received one bar and costantly dropped the signal. Web locations received almost instantaneouly. Thanks again Amazon.
The heavy duty mount makes viewing a joy. Any vibration dampens almost immediately. Couple this with a wide angle eyepiece, and it's like looking out of a window.
I love almost everything about this flash. Especially the accurate lighting when you bounce it off the walls or ceiling. Coupled with a f/1.8 lens, I was even able to take some decent indoor basketball shots this weekend. My only beef is the weight. Very heavy once you pack in those four AA batteries. I don't know if the reviewer who said that the flash was lightweight was A-a-a-rnold or not, but I find it very top heavy when you put it on something like the 300/Rebel.
Does just what it's supposed to do, protect the front lens of my RATHER EXPENSIVE ( but marvelous ) Canon ef 70-200mm f2.8L IS lens.I always put a UV filter on a new lens right out of the box and LEAVE IT ALONE. Cheapest lens insurance you can buy.
My husband looked for this particular 'fish finder" at all retail stores locally. It was not available. I went online to AMAZON, and sure enough, there it was! I placed the order, it was here within two business days, and he absolutely loves it! Thanks AMAZON:)
I would not and have not been able to listen to my old records a life time of memories.Had I wanted to replace them even if avaliable it would have been $ 800.00or better.
The title of this product is kind of misleading (ie. Autofocus), it has nothing to do with AF. It's just a T/T2 mount adapter connecting anything with T mount and Pentax K mount.The product itself quality is decent, nothing special. The K mount is very tight for the first time, but after a couple of time use, it's more smooth.
Well made and lots of fun. Our kids take skating lessons and go to NHL hockey games. So this is a great way to channel that excitement and energy at home. These can take the abuse and should last for years to come. Fun for parents, too. I am admittedly not the tallest person, but it is no problem to just bend over (going down to my knees would probably hurt more).We purchased on sale at the local sporting goods store (Sports Authority, I think) for fifteen dollars, and Target sells it for twenty.Each set comes with the net, one right-handed stick, one left-handed stick, and two balls. We found that certain bottle caps (like from Ensure drinks) work well as pucks.NOTE: If you are starting from scratch and want two nets, this looks like an even better deal:Franklin NHL Set of 2 Mini Hockey GoalsIt comes with more than twice the equipment (also includes goalie sticks) at less than twice the price! Plus the nets are foldable and it even comes with a carry bag.
I bought it on sale for my new Sony Vaio Laptop, works great at a very good price.
I am not sure if everyone knows this but after you remove the back cover you can unscrew the back off the stand and there is a neat channel for all the wires this makes the unit very neat and tidy even if you have a HDMI, phono, toslink, power and speaker cables all plugged in. Also does anyone know if the usb will power a portable harddrive such as the '650mA WD passport'
I purchased this printer because I needed a wireless printer that would fit into a tight space: on a bookshelf that is eight inches deep. Amazon's product listing reports that this printer is 7.8 inches deep, which was the primary reason I picked it.I just unboxed the printer and placed it on the shelf. It fits beautifully... unless I want to plug it into the power. The way the power works for this printer is that you have to plug a big power brick into the back of the printer and then plug a power cord into the the back of the brick. All of this adds another 4.5 inches to the depth of this printer.Someone at Lexmark should be fired for this idiotic design.How well does the printer work? I have no idea... first I need to install a deeper shelf before I can actually use the printer.
This is my second Dymo LabelWriter, and I would not know how to run a small business without one. We do a fair amount of first class mailing to the same people and it is much easier to quickly print a single label than to print an envelope.The printer works very well. Excellent, in fact. The software could use a major overhaul, but does the job. It rates no better than a 3.
Amazon was very helpful in quickly refunding my money (5 stars for Amazon customer service), but the bottom line is the battery arrived close to dead and should have been checked before being sent out. As such, I would not buy another of these from Amazon.Maybe I just got a bad one, but keep in mind you will not be able to return this item to Amazon and will have to dispose of it yourself.
The price was good and it works perfectly with my keyboard to keep my privacy and to let others have theirs.
For $8 you can't go wrong. Don't waste your money buy spending a dollar more. Cable is of good quality and has all the adapters you need. A solid value for your hard earned dollar. jcatalano
I recently used my new Tomtom on a trip from Northern California to Southern California and then to Las Vegas and on to the Grand Canyon. I have found the unit too buggy in terms of routing. From what I have read on the Internet, this unit uses Tele-Atlas, the data base from a Dutch firm and most of the competitors, including Yahoo and Google use the Navteq data base, a U.S. based firm and generally get much better results. Tomtom had me going in one direction and making a U-turn on the freeway for some unknown reason. I'm going to sell this unit and buy a Garmin Nuvi 350. It's too bad as I like the styling and feel of the Tomtom...too bad the navigating is not up to par.
I bought these headphones hoping for a significant upgrade from my standard iPod earbuds for listening to music and playing back my own tracks. The quality is not bad, especially given the price. But I would not call it a significant upgrade. I was hoping for better bass and greater comfort. I don't consider my ears to be abnormally large, but the earcuffs on these headphones definitely irritated my ears after 30-60 min of use. Worth the buy, but if you want really high quality it may be worth it to look elsewhere.
yes the control scheme may confuse you for a bit but after bout 5 to 10 minutes of foolin around wit it u pick it up quick. And thers so many features its unbelivable. organize the main menu the way u want it. pick and chose what you want showing. multiple color schemes load pics onto it and set em as wallpapers. you can even play the music (which sound crysal clear and good volume) and leave it playing while u browse around all the menus looking at pic play slide show to the music and go right back to the now playing screen. the movie quality is the best iv ever seen. Much brighter and more colorfull than the ipod video thing or the psp. even if the video is bad quality before u load it on the the zen in my opinion it seems like it makes it better. It slightly cumbersum to fast forward and rewind music or movies but u get used to it easily enough.and it holds so much!! iv got all my good music 40 pics and 2 hours of video and that only used 2 gigs of the starting total of 28.5 (the reason its not the said 30 is the complex operating system and the bunch of songs, pics and vids they load it with) The one bad thing i have to state is that the manufacture no longer includes an a.c. charger so out of the box the only way to charge it til u get one is plugin to ur pc but thats no to bad. If ur looking to upgrade from somthing smaller or just wanting to go big this is the thing to shoot for.
I had just bought a new iPod and wanted to bring it on a car trip. It doesn't work at all in moderately populated areas. We were driving from Sacramento to San Francisco and it hardly worked for more than 5 minutes everywhere. Right when I'd get my mp3s to come in with any clarity (albeit while holding it just right), a new station would get in our way and suddenly I'd be listening not to soothing Radiohead but Bob and Carl in the morning. This might work if you live in Iowa, but it doesn't work in populated areas.
Wonderful sound - Cheap DIN plugOne little 3 cent plug turned my $150 amazing sound speaker system into a pile of trash. Since then, I've been reading tons of people in blogs with similar problems and very few solutions. The plug is so flimsy that, it broke when I moved the subwoofer to clean under it! Once broken, nothing works! The replacements are so few, some people wait for months for them. There are several people making a killing on EBAY who promise to fix your DIN plug!On the company's web site, they still refuse to see there's a problem, despite the number of people with faulty plugs. Their overpriced replacement items fly off the shelves!! There are WAITING LISTS for this one item!Next time, I am buying something else!
I have always wanted to get the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens for my camera but normal for the Nikon DX cameras was the 35mm f/ 2.0 which I have. The 50mm is the equivalent of 75mm with the DX's smaller sensor. Now with the Nikon D700 The 50mm is back to producing a normal size image because the sensor in the camera is the same as 35mm film in size. So I got one.The lens is excellent. It allows shooting in available light and with this camera, at ISOs faster than otherwise possible. The lens is sharp as a tack and it allows for selective focus, producing a narrow depth of field at its maximum f stop. It is a breeze to operate. You have to remember to keep your focusing hand clear of the focusing ring as it spins in auto focus mode.This lens configuration is one of Nikons oldest and simplest and is one of the sharpest lenses they make. I would recommend this lens to anyone wanting a prime lens that is tack sharp and very fast.Mike
What's to review. This is Microsoft money. If you need it you must buy it and you can't seem to get a deal on it. It is what it is I guess.
I've owned two pairs, and the tweeter on right side just blew out after6 years, and it still sounds great! Each pair is driven by JLAudio 400amps, Alpine sources and you will rock your world. Be sure to get extended warranties if available. Sound Advice sent my good pair into oblivion, but credited me the $$ (expensive). DO NOT GO TO Tweeter/Sound Advice unless you like problems!The product under review is fantastic in and of itself, but not able to work for more than 4-5 years problem-free under LOUD use. I blast 'em!!Just purchased a third set today and will switch w/ pair in front of '06Tundra & place oldies in rear(hope to find new tweeters soon!)
I have gone through 5 very expensive routers and found the D-Link DIR-655 Extreme-N Gigabit Wireless Router to out perform them all hands down. I have a shed 80' from this router where I work from and it gives me a very quick link up every time, all day long without any interference or my being dropped as I was prior to this installation. Along with my Asus Omni Antenna (WL-ANT-191) I have had -0- problems with my reception. And you cannot beat the price, a really affordable unit that puts out like no other can and I have had five of the best prior to this that failed me miserably where this unit has over exceeded my expectations of it. Touche&#34; D-Link...
I got this one after first buying the Miglia EvolutionTV PVR and returning it because the software didn't work well at all. The Eye TV works well and the new 2.0 software is somewhat easy to understand as well (it's not as smooth as Apple stuff, but who's is) and I've had no problems editing the commercials out of the programs (it's not as good as a iMovie, it's rather basic, but it does work) and exporting it to a number of formats is quite easy.One of the things that I was looking for it to be able to do was export the audio only of some programs as I'll listen to them on my iPod, but I don't have the video iPod so I didn't need the video portion. It does this well, but I found to do anything over 6 minutes, you have to export in Apple lossless format.One of the nice things is that it doesn't need external power since it runs on firewire. I did wish the firewire didn't need to directly go into my computer as I only have one firewire port, but I'll live.Between this one and the Miglia, it's better to pay the extra $$ for the better software (unless you don't intend to ever edit your recordings).
This is a great product. I decided I was going to spend up to $200 on a DVD player &amp; did the comparisons &amp; I decided on the sd-1600. Excellent picture. Easy to use. Slim and lightweight and has all the features I was looking for. No complaints. I've yet to go to the movies since it's arrival. I'll just wait for the movies I want to see to become available on DVD.
Just received this as a present. I have read your instructions several times but cannot set the clock. Please send detailed help. I can't rate it any better at this time because I am frustrated in following your instructions on how to set the clock.
I got these speakers because my old ones died on me. I wanted something good, something top-of the line. These got the best reviews, and I can see why. Clear sound with no static. The subwoofer delivers real bass, when others just seem to vibrate. Speakers deliver clear sound, instead of static or cracked sound. It sounds good at its lowest volume. I'm afraid to turn it up all the way to see what it can really do. The first thing I did when I got the speakers was watch Star Wars Episode 3, and wow, it sounded just like it did in the theater.Only problems with it I have are: the bass knob is located on the subwoofer, which could cause some uncomfortable reaching for some, but its not a big deal. Another thing, after about a month, the sound in my left speaker dimmed noticably. I tried the speakers with my computer, cd player, and game system, and always the left speaker was dimmed, so it sounded like most of the sound was coming from the right, which has an annoying effect. However, I mainly use it for my computer, and I can shift the sound levels to the left, so that the sound is balanced again. Its just a shame that something, even if it is a little thing, should go wrong with such a great system. It's past its return date, and I'm not going to ship it off to be repaired. I'll live with it.PROS:Cheap!Wonderful sound, can match systems twice the priceREAL bassEasy setupCONS:Bass knob may be out of reach
I have generic flash units and i have light kits but i was not prepared for the improvement this unit made to my photos. I have struggled with low light photography since the dawn of man but the very first time i set this unit into my hot shoe i fell in love with it. I use this with my D90 and i just love the results. I was leery about spending hundreds of dollars on a flash unit but if you care about your photos you are just going to have to sacrifice some dollars. No regrets, this unit is excellent quality and is a must have for nikon cameras.
I've burned 700-800 disks since I got my burner, so I think I know how to do it by now. With other disks, I usually have problems with maybe 4 or 5 out of a spindle of 100. With the memorex media, I had to waste 3 or 4 cd's for each successful burn. Might be a compatability issue - or maybe just a bad batch. I'm going back to Imation.
The Texas Special pickups I received to replace the stock Stratocaster pickups were noticibly different in appearance right out of the box. The stock pickup windings are copper in color and the Texas Special windings are dark brown.I de-soldered the original pickups and re-soldered the Texas Specials following the instructions included in the packaging. The installation went without a hitch and frankly was easier that I had expected. I had a little trouble with my old soldering gun since it did not want to heatup to the temperature the solder required. But, after waiting a while the old gun started working and I was on my way.After installing the new Texas Specials I went back with a medium weight set of DAddario strings. To be honest I really don't hear a huge difference in sound during recording using headphones. It is only after plugging into my old Gibson tube amp and cranking up the volume that you can begin to hear a little deeper growl from the pickups.I was not impressed with these pickups and would advise prospective buyers to shop around before spending $140.00 on the Texas Specials.Gazolene
The previous pair I owned were put through workouts at the gym, taken into the sauna, stuffed into my backpack for flights, caught on the stairs and pulled out of my ears as I ran up the stairs, and have never ever failed. The bass is deep, the buds fit all ear canals as they come with every size and Sennheiser is a high quality headphone maker so you cannot possibly go wrong there either.The cons... well, with these, there really aren't any I have found... they are PERFECT for iPods, and honestly, I bought several because I'm afraid I won't be able to find these again and over the years I've tried so many and either returned them or given em away. People who have tried these swear by them...Oh and best of all, they block out noise, they block out the airline sound, they allow you to actually listen to movies on your laptop, the cord is long enough to put a splitter on your laptop and two people watch a movie. We use two of these earbuds with a splitter and have plenty of cord to move around even when we get a "complimentary" upgrade with our frequent flier miles to first class...If you've had the uncomfortable occasion to share a movie with someone with headphones and a short cord, you know how frustrating that can be!So I hope this has been helpful, the sound, that is most important, look at the stats, I'm a media junkie, I have a Apple Macbook Pro, sounds great, I have a Android (Google phone) works great..., I have an iPod, sounds fantastic, and the pc, it sounds great there too.. My absolute favorite is my ipod mini though... that is where I prefer because these are light and the iPod works best with it.
Works great with my old G4 laptop. A cheap solution for a computer that isn't worth much money anymore but still is functional for many applications.
Can anyone file a class action lawsuit for this machine? With so many failures it should not have been put on the market.
The sound is horribly thin and tinny, and the bass is simply non-existent. I bought these to replace a 10 year old pair of cheap Sony ear buds. I am going back to those.
This item simply does what it is supposed to do - provide clean sound from an auxilliary source (MP3 player) through your factory stereo. The sound quality is decent, though I wish it had a gain adjustment so that the MP3 player sound level could be adjusted to match the factory radio and CD levels. Small issue - just be aware of the higher volume level BEFORE you switch back to radio or CD.I have installed aftermarket receivers and speakers several time before, so I found the installation to be fairly straightforward - I had it completed in about 1/2 hour. If you have never tackled an installation of this type before, the most intimidating part is pulling off the dash trim and disconnecting all the controls that are attached to it. If you are unsure about this part, seek the help of a friend or professional who has experience. Also, if you have a navigation system and/or stereo that have anti-theft codes, make sure you have the codes BEFORE you disconnect these units.
Nope its my PC turning on. This thing is LOUD. I purchased this to get a little more air movement in my home theater PC which it does a fine job at. However I can hear my PC running from upstairs which makes it a really poor option for HTPC. This item needs to have some form of speed controller built in.
Well I am having trouble pairing this with any of my Bluetooth headsets. First I charged all of my equipment before pairing it, about 3 hours. Than I went ahead and tried to pair it with my Plantronics 855 (voyager), no go. It would not pair up. So I went and tried to pair it up with my other headset, a Plantronics 610. The same thing happened couldn't pair it up. So I tried one more headset a Motorola h500 (pink) it was my wife's old Bluetooth. Also didn't work. So I called Com One, their phone number and website was on the instruction manual that came with the package. Talked to a guy and asked if the headset I was using was A2dp and I said yes (Plantronics 855). He than said that he would have to look into it to see if it was compatible or not and to email him the type of headset I am using. He also said that the headset needed to be a2dp if this is so it should have been stated on their website and package. Overall I was looking for a transmitter so I can hook it up to either my stereo system or ipod so I can listen with my headset. I hoped that this would work but time will tell. Once they get back to me on if it is compatible or not. I have a feeling they will say no just to get it out of the way. Also it is not made in Korea it is made in Taiwan.
It is a product that does what it is supposed to do. i.e. Extend the wireless range.But few comments:If you have don't have WEP AND take the default IP address of the router, then yes, it is easy to set up. Just power up, push the auto config button, and you are ready to go.But if you have anything different, like WEP enabled, or your own IP address for the router, then you must:1. have patience2. Know your way around networking or get lucky with your support person from India.Here is the most important thing to know:This device apparently been around since 2004 and has gone thru 3 revisions. You cannot tell which version the device it is by looking at the box sleeve. The only way you will know is to open the box, look to see if it has an Ethernet port to custom configure the device using a wired connection. If you have one, it is then version 2 or 3, and you should be okay. (Damn you CompUSA, for still carrying around old versions long with the new ones)So, hardwire the device to a computer, customer configure (Sorry I am going into details here), then you are okay.One additional comment about the support people in India.They were great! They not only took the time to walk you thru, but the two guys I spoke with knew their stuff.It was not easy (It took me 6 hours to get it working!) but it works. But tell me something that is easy to work with in wireless networking.
Delivery was quick. There were no instructions included on how to use it, which would have been helpful.
this was a christmas gift for daughter and from what ive heard she really enjoys using it. the extra pack of paper and ink made the purchase an exceptional value.
These were exactly what we have been looking for, they are so expensive elsewhere when we could locate them.We are very pleased with the ease of purchasing, the money saved and the very quick shipping.I highly recommend this company to deal with.
It worked fine with the Sony TV and DVD. It could not be programmed to work with the Toshiba VCR or the RCA DirectTV satelite receiver. The entire point was to find a remote that would get them all to work. I already have the Sony TV remote that could handle the DVD and TV.Very Disappointing!Their support number just had an automated system which did not address this problem. Most of the options said you need to change batteries or turn on the device.Not helpful at all.
I have owned this GPS system for a little over a year. I purchased it because I wanted a GPS system, liked that it had bluetooth, and it had great ratings. I didn't see it first hand before I purchased it, but went on customer reviews and I did my research.What I like about it: It is easy to use, I can use my cell phone via GPS speakerphone using bluetooth, clear maps and images, auto fill in typing (when you start to type a word, it gives you choices), addresses and phone numbers of businesses.What I don't like about it: The antenna has to be flipped up to get good reception and it will not go flat for easy storage with the holder attachment on it, touch screen is to sensitive when in map mode (too easy to insert new point by touching part of the screen which is easy to accidently do), can't save addresses (does do your home and has list of recent searches). On a recent long distance trip, we ordered pizza using the GPS information for the business and it took us 3 miles in the wrong direction! It was off by way too much.Since I have had it for over a year, the GPS states that I should update the maps by going to the Garmin website. There I will be able to download maps directly to the system.
I just ordered my fifth (or maybe sixth) full set of theseseven colors. I've had the printer for two or three years.I just realized that I should write this review because Ihave never had any flaw at all with these cartridges. Nocomponent of any of these has ever failed: not the ink-dispensing mechanism, not the little built in electronicgadgets that let the computer tell me how much is left.The printer nozzles get plugged once in a (great) while, butthey have always responded properly to the self-cleaning cycle.And the little cartridges have never leaked at all when Ipull out the empties to throw them away.Also the coverage seems reasonable -- I do full-colorphotographic prints on 13x19 inch paper, and I'm very happywith the coverage. I have never done a careful study ofthe coverage, but I believe it amounts to somewhere between1 and 2 dollars per 13x19 sheet.Oh and the quality of the prints is perfect for photographicprinting. (At high angles if you get glare on the paper youcan see a funny-looking effect that is non-photographic, butif you care about that I would say you have issues.) In anynormal or remotely normal viewing conditions the prints lookat least as good as photo-lab prints. Better, I think.For prints of this size, the total cost/quality equation,compared to what I used to get from (and give to) photo labsis -- miraculous.
The Candela Rechargeable Lamp system is a great find for people who enjoy soft candlelight but don't always want the associated mess of wax and risk of open flame.This set comes with four white lamps. Contrary to some other manufacturers' rechargeable candles (Phillips Aurelle) that appear amber to the point of almost orange, these lamps provide a pure white light that's softened by a gentle vanilla tint. Each lamp is approximately the size of a popsicle and the set of four does a nice job of providing conversational fill light for a dinner table or night spent on the deck. Each lamp has an on/off button located on the bottom and you can also open up the casing to replace the bulb and/or battery down the road.Once nested in the base, the lamps recharge via magnets as opposed to any electrical connection (the base still must be plugged into the wall, of course). Vessel touts this as a safety feature, but unfortunately, it comes with a performance price: the lamps require about 15 hours of recharging time to return five hours of use. So, you can't always just decide on the fly the use them. I would have preferred regular electrical contacts as a trade-off for increased readiness (think about it - are any of us scared of being electrocuted by our cell phone chargers?). Also, the rechargeable batteries require some specific care in the form of repeated full-charge-and-full-discharge cycles, but once you get into the habit of using them, this shouldn't be a problem.Overall, I'm not sure that many people will get full value out of any rechargeable candle - none of them are inexpensive. However, if you entertain regularly or just enjoy being the person who gets the "Oooh - that's so cool!" comments from guests, then these Candela Rechargeable Lamps are the best of the offerings on the market.PROS* Attractive soft white light* Convenient and easy to locate almost anywhere* Safe recharging system with no exposed electrical contactsCONS* Lengthy recharge times mean you have to plan ahead to use them* Candle shells are a bit too plastic looking/feeling* Pricey - unless you burn candles all day every day, I can't imagine these ever "paying for themselves" as advertised.
I was looking to upgrade my three year old Hewlett Packard 722C color printer with a newer version that would produce photo quality resolution. Since I have been very pleased with all my HP printers in the past (I own several for business) I immediately gravitated towards them again, only to take a second look when I realized I would have to spend two to three times the price of a Lexmark with similar specs. The Z-52 was VERY well priced, and though the reviews complained it had a voracious appetite for ink, I figured it was probably still a good value if one didn't print like a fiend. (They were discontinuing it, replacing it with the Z-53, virtually the same model, if only ever so slightly faster, and it was available at (a retail shop) for (a good price) with a cable and choice of three additional software programs to boot) I had never owned a Lexmark, and was a little leary, but decided that, for the price, it was probably still a safe bet. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The color tones were nowhere near as natural as the HP's. Now, I should say that have a very discerning eye for color,and some may not be as picky. But, if you prefer Kodak film tones to Agfa, or a Sony Trinitron TV to an RCA, you'll know what I am talking about. Just to experiment, I printed a low VGA quality digital photo on my old HP 722C (300 dpi) and then ran it on the lexmark at a higher resolution (1200x1200 dpi). I then showed it to two not so discerning people who did not know which was which, and each chose the old HP 722C hands down. There was no doubt in my mind that the tones on the older HP were still superior, and the resolution was virtually non-distinguishable. All in all, it's an OK printer I suppose, but sorry to say I will be sending mine back and shelling out for a new HP.
Epson really has photo printers down to a science at this point. Install and setup is quite easy. The printer takes up a bit more real estate than we've come to expect single-purpose printers to do these days but this is more than made up for by the prints which are comparable to what you get processing through a retail store.A very nice photo printer at a reasonable price. Great for the amateur photographer.
I believed Amazon gave recommendations on comnpanion items that are compatable. This case was shown to be purchased with the Nikon L20, but it is too small. I saw another review that shows the same thing. I can not understand why Amazon continues to sell the case with a camera when it doesn't work. I bought this as a gift and am very embarassed as it is useless as a case for the L20 camera
While the pop-up shade fits the camera nicely and blends right in, it doesn't do any better against the summer glare than not having a shade.
Easy to use. Bought it primarily to drown out obnoxious noises in airports and when held captive next to unruly children on airliners. Happy to say it works very well. Can be recharged easily, but battery life much better than previous models.
I bought this for my husband, he is a self employed roofer, and needs to find addresses all the time. He says it is wonderful, and saves him lots of time and gas, because it finds the places so well. I want to get one for me. If you miss a turn, it calculates a new way. Very nice!!!
Of all the photo papers I've used with my HP printers (832, 932), this has been the best performing paper, doing far better than a specialty paper (Pictorico), and somewhat better than the Kodak papers in color accuracy. Whether it will work as well with other brand printers I do not know, but I can only recommend it highly for HP printers.It would be nice if it cost less, but HP, like the other inkjet makers, intends to mint money on its inkjet supplies. And like almost all inkjet papers using water based inks, the prints are vulnerable to all water based liquids, including fingerprints.
I HATE THIS WEBCAM! i bought it and i tried it out, didn't work. Installing the software was easy, when the program starts running, then it's really bad. It freezes up my whole computer. I was only able to get about 30 seconds of activity from it then it froze up.It's absolutely useless. Don't buy this, it's a waste of your money.
I have been dabbling in photography and astrophotography for a couple years now, and was looking for a good upgrade to my Coolpix 995. Boy, was I blown away by this camera! The XT is olidly constructed, has loads of manual features, and works well in the basic zones as well. I would have liked to have seen it bundled with a better lens, but that's just nitpicking -- the lens is a solid performer for its $100 street price. I highly, highly recommend this camera!!!
These headphones have a bright sound, which I've always liked. Consequently, they are good with voices, acoustic guitar, and piano among other things. They don't do that well with the low end, but I'll take the trade-off. I'm also not thrilled with the individual earpieces, but so far these are my favorites.SAW
I recently got into astronomy in a big way - went out and bought not one - but two Meade computer controlled telescopes with the latest and greatest eyepieces, etc. After doing some research and through trial and error, I have come to the conclusion that the best way to start out in astronomy is to buy a pair of 10x50 binoculars - the Meade Mirage 10x50's are an excellent choice - and &quot;learn the sky&quot; with the binoculars before moving on to a telescope. These binoculars are so good they may be all the telescope you ever need.
Seems reasonably good. However, still rather expensive. Can't use 3rd party refills and results slightly less bright than my Pixma 4000. Overall, I am reasonably happy.
I bought two of these at the same time. They work well keeping the batteries up. They haven't really proved making the batteries last longer. In fact I've had to replace both batteries within the time frame of using these units. They did have a few years age, but that seems to be the norm for Motorcycle Batteries. Then last year pushing the buttons to selcet off to un plug the unit/s from the battery is getting harder and harder. And the same goes for after riding one and putting it back on to charge it's tuff to get it to turn on and tuff to get it in the mode I want (Motorcycle) They are not in the weather but are in use every day. So far I'd have to say they are ok just wish the button selection would work like when they were new. I do really like they come with plug ins and aligator clips, wish it came with a power port adaptor (that's extra) Good luck.
The manufacturer only lists software compatibility with OS 9. Guess what... Mac OS X (works great with 10.3) has built in support. Just plug it in to a USB port and it's available in the system preferences pane under Energy Saver. From there, you can set auto shut down and monitor the battery charge in the unit.This is definitely recommended for smaller computers/monitors or people needing short run time. I'm using it with a PowerBook so that I can gently spin down my attached external hard drives and still have protection for surges on the printer and speakers.You might want to consider the BackUPS Office 650 (Model #BE650BB) instead. You get considerably more run time and 2 more outlets (8 total instead of 6 total on this unit).
Pros: Product was easy to use and did exactly what I expected it to do. Went on a 2200 mile trip and never had to open my road atlas. Found needed services along the way with no issues.Minor Con: Maps are not exactly accurate due to new construction. Hope Garmin is stays on top of this.The supplied SD card is a 128MB. This hold, at most, two states. I highly recommend replacing the 128MB with a 1GB card. This will hold all states, eliminating the need for further map uploads other than map upgrades.
In 1998, for my 17th birthday, my dad gave me this receiver. I'd never had a receiver before, never even had an interest, and it was a floor model with no remote, so I was underenthused. I had it with me all through college, and through moves to two states. I gave it to a friend for maybe four or five years and just recently got it back. It's just a stereo amp, which by today's standards is a bit weak, but it is in my room chugging away after almost a decade. I wish stuff was still made that well.As of February 2013, my buddy Leland still uses this receiver and it works like gangbusters. Mine, on the other hand, died several years back and so I'm actually jealous of my own damn receiver from a million years ago. Well done, Technics.
Very good for the price, but it did stop working after about 6 months. Maybe the files I moved were just too big for it to handle, or maybe I treated it too roughly. But it did what the description said it would do, and it did that for about half a year, and for two dollars, I still say it was a good buy.
I purchased this radio over a month ago, and I have had nothing but excellent quality from this radio! The MP3 integration with the device truly makes this a one-of-a-kind portable device! I feel that with more memory, this would out-do the iPod easily! I really like the record from satellite function highly pleasing.
I got these because I hate earbuds. They work great, but from time to time open themselves and fall out. Also if you don't roll/fold them well they will tangle very easily. The sound is great and they seem very well made. I really like them for sitting around and light workouts. For running they do fall out from time to time.
Does the job very nicely.Price was very reasonable and cord will last forever.Oly did a good job in making a cord that's not too long or too short.
I don't care what you buy - Mac or PC, but when it comes to a laptop, rule #1 is get the extended warranty. A desktop PC doesn't matter as much since you open up, take it out of the box and it just sits there. A laptop on the other hand, you take it out and then move it around all the time. It can wear out the system that much faster. If you're on the fence if you need the extended warranty for the Apple computer - I'd highly recommend it.
My only regret is that I didn't buy one of these sooner. This is a great product. I had heard horror stories about pressure cookers in the past, but these Presto pressure cookers are solid; very well made, and if you follow the directions by watching what you put into it- no jams or anything that would clog the spout, you will love this product.. Never any worries about safety when cooking with this. I think I will get the 6-quart next, as it would be a more useful size for me.
Good product, quick shipping. A little misleading or not clear on what comes with product when you order, but a good deal otherwise.
For the price, it's very attractive,but the sound has a little background "wooosh"and it's only 5 meters away..The X-Fi features aren't really adding quality,but the ease of use and plug and play features are awesome,all in all it's a fine product and I enjoy using it.
i was not impressed by this product at all. i thought since it was sony it would be good but clearly not.
I purchased this battery as a replacement for my iBook G4, thinking that I would see the kind of battery life I saw with the original -- that is not the case. The original would give at least 3.5 hours of run time (more depending on the programs running). This one, however, will barely carry the computer for 2 hours. I only paid around $50 - so maybe it's true that you get what you pay for. Next time, I'll opt for buying directly from Apple.
Poor quality. Doesn't matter how hard you write or how many time you go over it, the ink is still extremely light. Doesn't look like they tested the pens on actual cd's before mass producing them.
Al Hansen: An introspectiveThe Canon Sure Shot 35mm film camera is the finest of all compact film cameras. For two years, this camera was my mainstay. Simple in design and function, the Sureshot provides dependable sure shots. The self-timer comes in handy.
This is an excellent laminating system that is easy and dependable. No batteries, no heat. Just place project down and roll away! I have had it for many years and have used it for many projects. Glad I invested in the initial cost because it has paid for itself. Highly recommend!
Even if I did not use it very much since I bought it, I find it very useful. It works well with my Nikon D5100. Being this small, it is easy to carry anywhere.
New generation ipods keep getting better...
I bought my new camera wishing to take it to the beach. Buying the weather case was only to keep the moisture out and not for deep water swimming. It has worked out beautifully and highly recommend it for "on top" water picture taking like in the rain.
I bought the camera in November, and I took it on a couple of trips. The IS really works. In Hawaii we took a helicopter ride over the volcano, and I was able to get some great shots of the lava (including some nice zoomed in shots) - they would have been impossible without the IS. The zoom is long enough that I do not even bother to take my SLR with me on trips anymore. The only negative is that it can take a long time to refresh after using the flash, but it typically only happens after I have used the batteries for awhile. I have a couple of sets of rechargables with me so if I start to have trouble with the flash I can change the batteries.
Harmon\Kardon seriously let me down with this below standard product. Let me start with the 1 good thing. They fit my ears. But what good is it to fit my ear if they sound like CRAP! The come in some fancy case that I don't care about because you cant use the case for any thing. But the sound quality is just sooooo poor. I tried every different eq setting that I have on my ipod, but none could make these earbuds sound worth a crap. They have no bass, no distinction what so ever in levels of music. I listen to all genres of music and none of them sounded worth listening to. I used them for about 5 minutes and went back to the earbuds I got with my ipod that hurt my ears. I had actually rather be uncomfortable with the others than I had listen to these pieces of crap.I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THESE TO MY WORST ENEMY!!!!!!!!!!
The product was exactly what I wanted and delivered fine. I would order this item again.Very convenient to order on line and have delivered to my home.
These cables work fine. I like being able to get them in several colors as they are easy to route bundles and tell which is which. All of my home theater equipment now wants to be hooked up to the internet, so I needed three cable for it and one more for a work bench. Very easy with good, colored cables.
the zippered access areas in the back are badly designed and make it nearly impossible to get to the battery leads to hook your charger up too. also it would have been nice to have the round ice transducer &#34;cup&#34; built into the base of the unit for storing one of those. otherwise it was easy to set up, and i like the quick disconnect for the transducer cable.
This will not work with video iPod. The video iPod does not have the power source next to the audio out like all the other iPods. The video iPod only has the audio out (headphone jack).
Quality is better than expected for a Hosa product. What's really cool is that you can flip each jack around individually to get the male/female oriented as needed. This is very helpful depending on what you need to patch. The balance between price and what you get is very good.
I use this cartridge in the X2500 all in one printer. The quality is very good. However, the printer stops using the cartridge once it 'thinks' that it has printed enough pages. I would prefer to determine when I want to change the cartridge instead of being forced to change it. Never know how much microliters of ink is not being used.
Due to the fact this device has a different chipset, it won't work withTiVo... TiVo's website is partly to blame as well, not indicating theprecise "version" of the device: thus, I had to return it and buy anotherone.My seller was more than accomadating in the return/refund however.
I love this flashdrive. I have another of a different type I was given as a promotional item and it has a funny shape that won't allow it to fit into all ports and it gets frustrating but I haven't had a single issue with this drive. It's been working like a charm and I've had it for a while now.
I work in the media department at a local university. About a year ago, we purchased four sets of these speakers for use with low-end digital editing workstations. They've been a nightmare ever since.4 of the 5 speaker systems have had to be RMA'd to Klipsch and replaced. 2 of those 4 have had the volume/control unit RMA'd at least 4 times (one has been replaced SIX times). The 5th unit, the only one that hasn't been replaced, just failed completely. It will no longer play back any audio signals whatsoever. I'm not even going to bother having it sent back, because clearly this entire product line is junk. Interestingly, one of the RMA'd control disk units that we received as a replacement was clearly used; it had scratches and scuff marks all over it...and it didn't work. Draw your own conclusions about Klipsch's quality control.I personally will never purchase another Klipsch product, nor will this university. I have very little faith in Klipsch as a company as a result of this item; I can't imagine spending big money for their high-end speaker packages based on my experience with these things. Even when the units are working, they have terrible cable noise issues in both digital AND analog mode.There's absolutely no excuse for a PC speaker set this expensive to have this many problems.
Love the Lowe Pro laptop bag. Plenty of room and the handles make it very comfortable on the shoulder. Would buy again in Black.
Because of the low price I was hesitant to get it at first. After reading the reviews I decided to go ahead and get it. The quality is very good, it is simple to install on your tripod and turns same into a professional studio tripod. I have already used it in a studio session (I don't think outside would be where you want to use it)and wonder how I could do without it for so long.
This bag is a must. So much so that they should sell the screen with it included. Shame on them.
i purchased this fm transmitter for my iphone because i hate the ones that are stands. I needed one that allowed me to move my phone around with out having to undock it from a stand, but one that can charge my phone as well. this one is nice because the cord is long enough to move it around freely. the only problem i have with it is if you move the wire too much you get some noise while your music is playing. otherwise its a great product.
I wanted to use this as a leveler, to be mounted between my tripod and my tripod head. However, it simply is not up to the task. No matter how tightly I tightened the locks, still the tripod head would slip any time I tried to pan, especially if I tried an up or down pan. On the other hand, it is a very nicely finished ball head with good controls, and I plan to keep it for my still cameras.
I have several digi cameras like nikon cp5000 and canon sd750 and sony t20, but this is the one most convenient and good to use one, it is lighter than cp5000 and wider than other brand cameras. good build quality.
I have had this product and already reviewed it. What gets me is the people who say &quot;don't listen to those negative reviews...&quot; but they never set up the VPN side of this router. If all you want is a router/firewall that is wireless and allows you to browse the Net then Linksys has other models that are much cheaper and do pretty much the exact same job.My negative comments are on the VPN side of things, which is why I purchased this product to begin with and it is why it is priced higher than a regular Linksys router. Yes... you do get more logging information than the cheaper ones... but most home networks do not care a bit about logs to begin with. You could have purchased a Linksys WRT54G much cheaper and had the exact same functionality(minus the enhanced logging features). The positive reviewers' &quot;deceptive advertising&quot; really &quot;burns me up&quot;.And so far... in searching newsgroups and all over the net, only one person has claimed to have gotten the VPN working. He posted it on here and made the remark &quot;where have all the network engineers gone?&quot; Well... Mr. Network Engineer... how about posting exactly how you configured the router and the client and send it off to Linksys support... because they do not seem to know how to either. I have read where people have gotten it to work with another VPN router but not with a VPN client and I have had clients working with both Netgear and other Linksys VPN routers just fine.Let me say I have nothing against Linksys... I am now using a lower end VPN router from them and I gave it a great review (see www.epinions.com). It worked best out of three VPN routers I tried for using a VPN client with and I am happy with it. So my comments cannot be construed as being some sort of a Linksys basher... it is just this particular product did not do what it was advertised to do even when I went to Linksys for support.
Scanner arrived timely. I followed the hook up directions (after reading them through once). Scanner is working perfectly. Can't ask for more than that.
From what I've seen, the iTrip is the best FM Transmitter for the iPod, but that doesn't mean it's good, or even does what you need it to do.Sadly, I get faint radio static from the iTrip no matter where I place it in my car, and when I drive around, the music might fade completely to static. This is distracting, and while you might get used to it, I personally didn't play $50 to have my iPod sounding like a record player. I get much better performance from a cheap $10 tape adapter. Long road trips will force you to change the radio frequency often, and while the iTrip thankfully while let you use any frequency you want to, setting a new one is too complicated to do singlehanded while driving by yourself. Driving through a big city (or even living in one) will leave you totally frustrated. The little add-on looks cool sitting atop you iPod, and runs off the iPod's batteries and not AAs like some others, but overall I just can't recommend it to anyone unless you absolutely have no other option, especially if you live in a big city with crowded airwaves.
I left it in the pocket of my jeans, sent it through the washer and then discovered it at the bottom of the wet clothes when I was transfering the load to the dryer. I thought it was a goner but let it sit for a couple of days to dry out.Much to my surprise, it worked just fine when I plugged it into my laptop.Perhaps I just got lucky, but it must be pretty well made if it can survive a spin cycle.
I PURCHASED ONE PACK OF TWO MAXELL AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES. GREAT CLARITY WITH LITTLE TAPE HISS. ONE CAN RECORD COMPACT DISCS WITH GREAT PLAYBACK. I ALSO LIKE THESE FOR HIGH QUALITY VINYL RECORDING.
I read an article on this lens in my professional photography magazine and decided to give it a go. It gives really clear pictures and I have enjoyed having it added to my collection.
I purchased this joystick through Amazon after I fried my Saitek Cyborg Evo Force by plugging in the wrong adaptor, and have used it mostly for IL-2 games. This stick has some advantages over the Saitek stick (namely the smaller dead-zone) but it's really for people like me who aren't hardcore flight-sim gamers and want the ability to do more than just arcade-style flight games. There is included software that allows you to create profiles for different games; I assume this could be used to overcome any tendencies that the stick has towards a certain direction, but I haven't had to make any of these adjustments as I do all my button assignments inside IL-2.Pros:-Price appropriate for a low-mid-range joystick.-Easy setup.-Smooth operation and small dead-zone.-Easy rudder control via joystick rotation.Cons:-Lack of adjustability can lead to hand strain and discomfort after long sessions.-Lightweight plastic design means the base picks up when you throw the stick hard in any given direction.-8-way POV hat-switch does not want to move to diagonals. It can get there, but it's a bit of a struggle.-No force-feedback.
The remote itself is very nice, and can be customized to do just about anything if it's plugged in directly to your Mac. Unfortunately, if it's plugged into an Airport Express, the keys can't be customized. I've got it configured so I can change the ratings of my songs using the remote, but I can't do this through the Airport Express - so I can't use it in the room with the stereo. Keyspan glosses over this detail in their documentation.
The headphones for the price are ergonomically designed well, the volume control is a nice little feature. And the 20ft cable is nice if you are going to be moving across the room and don't want to have to take them off.The speakers themselves are crap, Im not saying they aren't high end enough, they are the quality of the $2 ones at the dollar store. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone, I paid $20 for mine and honestly they aren't even worth that. I don't expect perfection or really anything even coming close, but I have gotten on the ear headphones which came with walkmen and handheld cd players(over 15 years ago) that have had better sound quality.
I had 2 remote IR blaster burn out on me from this unit. I tried returning to Amazon but they did not have any in stock. I contact Sony and they sent a return box right away to me. I haven't received it back yet. But hopefully, they were able to fix it.Overall, I like this unit. I was able to watch tv on my PSP and 1 PC. It only allows one unit at a time to use the connection. Additionally, you have to buy additional licenses if you want to install the software and use it on more than 1 pc. (PSP doesn't require a separate serials)
When I first looked at the full retail on this bracket, I thought is must be made of platinum. For that amount of money, I could go to a metal fabrication shop and have one custom made. I found it on Amazon for less than half of what it's going for now and bought it. Even at the Amazon price, it was still twice what you'd pay for a generic mount. But, as other reviewers have noted, you're hanging a moderately heavy multi-thousand dollar piece of plastic on the wall. The bracket ain't necessarily where you want to skimp.When I took the bracket out of the box, it all became very clear. This is one very seriously engineered and well-made piece of equipment. It's heavy-gauge steel, and everything lines up precisely. Installation took less than 10 minutes, including locating, then leveling and plumbing the hole locations, drilling the pilots and impact driving in the 3" 5/16" lag bolts. That, of course, doesn't include the 3 1/2 days in total it took to open the wall, install additional framing (it's between two windows, and the studs wouldn't allow for centering), close the wall, tape, mud and repair the sheet rock, then repaint the entire room because someone just had to do the room in faux, which I hated anyway and is nearly impossible to repair.The multi-language instruction booklets that came with it are more confusing than they are worth. They make roughly the same amount of sense regardless of which language you read them in. They have some very serious line drawings, obviously done by an engineer, who seems to assume that 4 fasteners mounted at 16" on center horizontally and 7 5/8" apart vertically requires a Kray computer, a CAD program and an advanced degree from MIT to decipher. A one-page synopsis would have been helpful, although if you have even the most basic of DIY skills, it's pretty much common sense, even if you need to use the tilt feature.I would like to make one comment, and I mean no disrespect at all to the reviewer who made the posting. Someone went to Home Depot and bought some piece of mounting equipment and a drill bit to install the bracket into what I assume is sheet rock. While I sincerely hope these folks enjoy many years of trouble-free viewing, I wouldn't consider doing this, regardless of what Home Depot (or any other big-box retail associate) tells you. The mounting gadget itself may be well made and designed to do what the advertising claims. But you're putting it into (and relying on the structural integrity of) a piece of 1/2" compressed gypsum that is designed to cover a wall and support nothing heavier than a coat of paint. I understand vertical compression limits ad infinitum, but I'd suggest you consider very carefully the consequences of crumbling sheet rock before you do something like this.
The hyperx ram is the best ram that I have ever put in one of my pc's ever.I have used other brands of ram over the years in alot of pc's but once I went to hyperx I have never ordered anything but hyperx ram.I have this ddr2 1066 (8 gigs I ran in a gigabyte 785 board) and (ddr3 1600 16 gigs 4x4gig sticks in one pc and ddr3 1600 8 gigs 4x2gig sticks in my other gaming pc and it has all been super performing ram.I have run it on windows 7 and xp and it gives super performance on each os I have run it with.I have put together alot of gaming pc's and this is the best performing ram you will get for the money.I still have every stick of hyperx that I have ordered and it all still runs perfect.But I do not run this ddr2 1066 hyperx ram now but it was running perfect and with the windows 7 thing it was getting 7.4 running 8 gigs in my system.I replaced it with the hyperx ddr3 1600 16 gigs when I changed my gigabte 785 motherboard to a gigabyte ga-990xa-ud3 motherboard and upgraded one of my gaming pc's.I have found out over the years of building and running my gaming pc's that you can never have to much ram,to much cpu performance or to much system cooling performance in your pc ever.You many not need all this performance all the time but it is very good to have when you do need it.I know you will love the performance this ram gives you if your system runs ddr2 1066 ram and it is worth the money.
Replaced my old ripped 8 year old cover with this new one. Fits our Char-Broil perfectly! :-) :-) :-) :-)
SMC makes the sorriest cards I've ever used. I bought a wireless card for my PC and one for my laptop. They worked fine at first, but after months of heavy use both of the cards stop working. I'll never buy a SMC product again.
Price is low, delivery is quick, however none of the Phaser 7760 imaging units we received had authentic Xerox computer chips allowing the phaser to read or use the imaging unit! Our production was shut down for 1/2 day because none of the three back up imaging units we had ordered could not be used. The Xerox technical specialist we called in to repair the machine said the ordered units were refurbished, not new. I say STAY AWAY!
Nothing special about this wire, marked white on one side. the casing is pretty thick. The wires on inside are really thin. its pretty easy to cut through the wire if youre not careful. sound fine, no complaints. good price. would recommend these.
I received this product in 2 days after I ordered it. This product was excellent, it fit perfectly in my son's 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo LS.
I feel like my ear is having an orgasm. There I said it. I guess going from the horrible stock Ipod Headphones to these is like changing from a Datsun to a BMW 550i M3. Both get the job done, one just does it INSANELY better. I literally have heard parts of music that I really could not hear beforehand. So if you're reading this and wondering (like I was) about whether or not to buy these, please be nice to your ears and get them. My ears are thanking me and we speak.
Every part of this cable appears top quality, and I have had no problems with any of the four I've purchased in Belkin's PureAV series. There's not much more you can say about a cable :) I highly recommend.
I can wear this headset for hours and it does not bother me, also the sound quality is great as well as the price.Why get expensive when you can have it all with this very nice set
It works great, and looks slick. The tuner also charges the iPod quickly, which is a huge benefit for those of use who use our iPods all the time, draining the battery. The tuner also lessens one's reliance on the local radio stations.
Bought this for my Girlfriend to use at work. I gave it two stars because it's functional, and it looks good (she really likes it). Memory expansion is a plus. FM works fine, decent reception. The third star is because its relatively simple to use/figure out. Documentation is minimal, transfer connection was picky using the cable. Memory card works fine (Corsair 512mb), and is fairly straight forward....almost.Would have gotten more stars if not for:Battery indicator flashes empty at about 2 hours use...but will run for another 10-12 hours.Files are stored in 4 unnamed folders under the menu, different for recordings, voice memos, files on the player, and files on the card, but with no labels, its certainly not straight forward.Headphones that come with it are garbage...the $3.99 gas station special is just as good/better.If it could handle a larger memory card (1-2GB) that would earn a star alone....says it only supports up to 768 total (untested by me).Coby support (website) is terrible. But hey, what do you expect for $35?
Most laptop bags are designed to carry much more than a laptop and their exterior size shows it. If you want a slim bag that's sturdy but still lightweight, this is for you. It's also great for UMPCs, MIDs, and GPS units. I can carry my OQO, a spare battery, assorted small gear, and a paperback book inside with papers and a magazine in the outside pocket. Even with the orange lining, it still looks professional enough that you can carry it to business meetings and even though it's small it doesn't look like a man purse.I only have two complaints. First, the strap is a simple nylon band that I replaced because it wouldn't stay on my shoulder without hiking it up every few minutes when walking. Still, given the price of both the bag and the replacement strap, it is still a bargain. My other complaint is that the flap could do with a bit more stiffening for aesthetic reasons; but that is a minor point. I looked for months and this is the best bag I saw.
These binoculars are easy to use, they are lightweight so they are good for hiking and camping, and they do the job and make things appear up close and large.
This is the second set of identical headphones I ordered. The first set was great-nice fit on ears, good sound quality, etc. But... one side quit working about 3 months after purchase. I called the distrubutor through whom I had purchased the unit. They said there was a 90 day parts & labor warranty on the phones. I was about a week past that date, so they would accept them for repair, but I would have to pay the labor cost. The labor was just about what I had paid for the phones through Amazon! So, I ordered another set of phones but I am not happy that the original set was not replaced. I hope that the second set holds up better than the first set!
It advertised this is for Canon T3i using the 28-135 mm Lens. Well, it does not fir, and I have to return it.
The bag was nice for the price I paid but I was looking for something with a little more padding inside to protect my laptop. Plenty of storage space for accesories with all the little pockets and zippers but I still would have been happier with more cushioning inside.
I rated the product for concept but I really feel upset at the manufacturer. In the literature on this page the wording is that the 100004 EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool is "recommended" but in fact these connectors are designed to work with and only with the EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool which is a $75 tool.The EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool is designed to clip the excess wires that protrude from the end of the connector in the same motion when you crimp the connector. (You can see a youtube video of this if you search EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool.) My intention was to use the standard crimp tool I already own which I was lead to believe would be alright by the EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool being only a recommendation and not a requirement. I figured I could manually shave the excess wire with wire clippers, but no matter how hard you try to shave it off enough remains to interfere with the connector fully seating in a jack.The only way I can get this to work is to pull the wires through, clip the wires flush and then partially pull them back into the connector and manually align the wire ends flush while crimping. Although this works this is no where near the simplicity advertised and the extra wire used when pulling wire back into the connector for flush ends defeats the advantages advertised by the design.I rated 4 stars for engineering but marketing should get 0 stars.FYI - feeding the wires through the end is not as easy as a traditional rj45 connector. The longer wire needed to feed through the connector tends to get cross feed, there are no preliminary guides for the wire its empty space then a whole the same size as each wire. You have to feed the wire across about 1/2" of empty space before they line up with the holes. As small as these wires are you know the potential for them to cross feed is high. After a few tries I do get it but its not as easy as a traditional connector with preliminary feed rows IMO. If I had $75 to buy the special tool this would be a great design.Great concept but not enough information about the "requirement" of a $75 dollar tool to make it work.
I received my wireless mouse today, right on the expected shipping date! Everything was included: mouse, battery, USB receiver. You don't have to contact Microsoft for any software....it's plug and play I guess, all I did was insert the battery in the mouse, plug in the receiver and it worked! (I have a laptop) It's a pleasure to get rid of a corded mouse, the less cords, the better! Going wireless tomorrow with broadband, so can eliminate 25 ft of cable running to a spare bedroom lol! This mouse is a little smaller than a standard mouse I think, but it's super easy to use and the smaller size is cool!! Mostly you rest your fingers on it anyway...do you really need it all the way to your wrist? I got the apple green...love it (just like a frosty lime green)!The packaging is another story...it did not come in the easy open packaging it stated.....but the older clam shell bullet proof hard plastic that is virtually a shoplifter's nightmare!! Took me 40 minutes to get into it.......tried everything, and finally used a box cutter to cut down the side and pull the product out the slit. Geeeeeeezzzzzzz, I even cut my stomach on the hard plastic that chipped off while I was holding it against my body to try and pull it apart. If you have access to the "jaws of life" from a nearby fire department..that would be perfect!!Anyway...I love the mouse....get it....have a party and give out a prize to whoever can open it without a gun or instrument of some kind! ha ha but have bandaids ready!!
I haven't used this card, so this is a review of this company. It has the worst customer support I have every experienced. Their web site is a joke. Their support hours are incredibly short. They have support only from 8AM to 5PM during week days. Frankly, I can't afford to stay at home because they made a defective card.
When I first took this out of the box, I had this feeling that it would take me forever to get it to work. But I followed the very simple instructions and it worked perfectly first time. It has become very helpful in accessing archived photos and other files on the wireless network.
These are excellent headphones for the price. You cannot beat the sound that they produce. I used these on a plane and they effectively reduced outside noise by 75%.
great this is doing its job this is what i was looking for to and on my project thanks you
I'll make this short. If you want a portable audio player that actually has fantastic sound processing ability, you have got to go with Cowon products. I've owned a number of different players from different companies over the years, iRiver, Zen, Sony, etc. This player absolutely tops all of them. It is rugged, small, lightweight, *and* plays a multitude of different audio file types, even OGG and FLAC (though you aren't going to fit too many FLAC files on a 4G flash chip, of course)! This player is very, very reasonably priced now, but if you're interested in spending just a bit more money for more space, check out the iAudio 7 8GB player, which is pretty much the successor it appears to the "U" players. Also, the iAudio 7 16GB version will be out soon. Upgrade here I come. :)
Nice card and at a good price compared to local retail outlets.
I've always used the previous versions of Sony digital cameras and they worked fine. I bought the DSCW50 because it has a Karl Zeiss lens and faster shutter speed.Too disapointing.... Images are blurry in any condition, and video quality is much lower than in previous models. I hope to get my money back.
I bought this because I have an older model car that doesn't have a place to connect my mp3 player. I had checked the reviews on here and most of them seemed to be glowing with nothing but praise. And for a while, the Coby wireless FM transmitter lived up to all of those expectations. The sound was clear, and I never heard any static. But inexplicably, after 3 months of using it on a regular basis, my FM transmitter won't stay in place with the cigarette holder. I can have the car be completely still but it will "pop out", rendering it completely useless. I'm giving it 3 stars because the quality of the product was exemplary before it decided to conk out on me.
I opened mine, and messed up the thumb-wheel micro potentiometer (the volume control)I am far from being an electrician, but do have some basic understanding of it (ie, do not plug scissors in power outlets)I think I have identified (Google is your friend) the micro potentiometer, as an 8MM Horizontal Type, Dual Unit. I'll see if I can find that on my local stores, and replace it (humm, I think this will be my first wire soldering experience).Anyhow, looking at how the cage is constructed, I can see that there are three holes on the cover.The left-top one, aligns perfectly with the VR2. It would be just a matter of removing the back sticker, and sticking a screwdriver tru the hole.If I had know this, I wouldn't have attempted to open the box.The hole in the middle, seems to be the antenna ground line.And the one on the bottom, the antenna line itself.Side notes: The transmitter works best, with an unused signal, so it does not has to compete with it.Meaning, tune your receiver first!, find a white noise stations, as far as possible from nearby (upper and lower) signal transmitting stations.Then tune your transmitter (this device) to that station.
The material used seem pretty nice but I had a slightly difficult time getting my Marumi Polarizer off.Maybe im just not uesd to using a step up ring or couldve been from its first time use. Hopefully aftera few more uses, it will be more smooth
I really like these headphones! Sennheiser is a great company, for the money these headphones can't be beat. Music is very realistic; but, I would recommend getting a headphone amplifier if you want to get the most out of these. My poor little ipod just couldnt push these drivers to their potential. Again, very accurate and warm sound although the headphones seem to get a little uncomfortable after about 1 hour or so (I use them for TV while deployed so I don't bother my roommates.)
This little--$99.00 camera is awesome! It takes extremely clear pictures, transfers easily online to others...I love it! I am going to carry it everywhere so i can be one of the news reporters from the public ranks if I see an event worth filming! :-)Best 99.00 dollars I have spent!Flip Video Camcorder: 30-Minutes (White)Patti Branco
I bought this keyboard to use at work after I had wrist surgery. I couldn't turn my wrist at all to use the space saver keyboards they give us, so I had to find another solution. This worked great. Anyone who has used an ergonomic keyboard will feel right at home, and those that are just switching won't take long to get used to it. I can now type without bent wrists which is great whether you've had problems or not. I would suggest that everyone who uses a keyboard a lot switch as soon as possible or you'll end up like me.As a keyboard, it has some nice features such as forward, back, and favorite buttons for internet use. Also has a calculator button. Has good tactile feedback and is not overly loud. It is not overly soft/mushy like some keyboards are which is a good thing.I would recommend this to anyone looking for any affordable keyboard. Don't hurt your wrists if you don't have to.
Looks to be as promised. Yet to try the battery talk time but since its an original Panasonic battery, I'm not too concerned. Same battery at BestBuy sells for $24.99!
Great camera, great software, good pics. I'm most happy with the look and size of camera i take it everywhere.
...because I buy them for friends!...the headphones make it...I'm spoiled forever now...Great sound, however, they could fit a little better...I've tried to make this one skip and I can't, even my teenage nephews cannot...The best portable tape/CD player I've used so far...
I recently purchased this from Amazon for my Canon S3 IS,and after receiving it I realized how small it actually is. There is a pouch for a couple of memory cards and if you add 4 AA batteries it will all fit snuggly.-As you can see there is no strap on it. Just a belt loop and a little loop that buttons on the left.-Build quality is top notch.-Coushining is about 1/4 in. thick.One thing that I've noticed is that once you remove the camera from the bag, out comes the long strap with the camera, and now you have a camera bag thats awkward to put somewhere convenient.
This is just what I was looking for thank you acer. I have been happy with amazon so keep it up.
Bought mine on Black Friday special what a deal $139.00. Just happy to pay so little that I didn't care that it was a basic model. Overall, I am very happy with the unit. One problem I had is it seemed prone to lockup or resets without warning it happened a couple of times to me otherwise I would have given it a 5 star instead of 3. Seems to happen mainly in a low battery situation so it might be just an operational problem rather then a software/hardware problem. I will have to watch this. Entering addresses is a breeze. Unit is very intuitive. Maps are pretty new. The newer streets were picked up. Gave accurate directions and I have no problems with sat signals either. POI's could have been better but it is decent.If you want a very basic unit I would recommend it. Accuracy of turn by turn directions and signal strength were two very positive things and this is mostly what I needed anyway.
Sure, it only holds four CF cards, and it's pretty large for what it does, but I swear you could drive a car over this case and not damage the cards. Fantastic padding, secure fit, secure snap-lock.
Really love this camera. Colors and detail are very nice. Using it for DV to computer editing; Putting 12 minutes of footage of my kids in Mpeg2, burning to a CD and sending to relatives. Firewire functionality great. In low light it's grain is there and it hunts a bit in autofocus but with good light it's great. Nice manual focus and sound it better than any other camera of this grade that I've had (3). Sure blows away anything that Canon has under a k. Very pleased so far.
I purchased this camcorder less than 2 months ago. Overall I am happy with the performance of this product.1. The video recording is very nice in the daylight or in bright light but tends to deteriorate in the low light surroundings. I wish an in-built flashlight would have been there.2. The audio recording is superb (havent tried the bluetooth microphone yet). The in-built speakers play the audio fairly well.3. The picture quality for still images, as expected, is not great because its just 3MP. So, dont expect too much from the still images, especially, if taken in dark or low light surrondings.4. The optical zoom makes the picture quality appear grainy after 7x or 8x of zooming. The performance is fairly good when recording a video but worsens for still images.5. I love the touchscreen and the vast menu options.6. 30GB of hard disk space is enormous which is one of the primary reasons I purchased this camcorder
I am not going to send 200 dollars on a glare filter, with that price I should just buy a good flat screen. I found this one for a low price and decided it to give it a twirl. It is awesome. Yeah, it is a little frail looking and it doesnt &quot;wrap&quot; around the screen, causing it to be a little annoying if youre looking at the monitor ffrom an angle. But its 5 stars saying its under 100 dollars.
Radio works GREAT. The best feature is the ability to program the radio to only alert for watches/warnings for a given area.Also like the visual display of the type of watch/warning in case I'm outside and have missed the audible warning.
I have to admit, 8Gb for the same price as the 4gb ipod nano, what a deal! I had this thing for a day and I tried to download the firmware like Napster says you should but my computer wouldn't recognize it-I ended up erasing the firmware on the player and the new version wouldn't download, leaving it on the recovery screen with no remedy. I heard something about a different cable was needed to do that so make sure you don't erase the firmware without the correct equipment to replace it. Anyway, I waited 3 weeks to get a replacement and I am only following the directions to make sure nothing like that happens again. If Napster works with the player, don't try to fix it if it's not broken-I learned the hard way. My new player is working fine, I did a lot of research and this one was the best-and the color screen is so vivid, it's unbelieveable that something so small could be so great! I have a hard time blaming my 3 week wait on Creative, it just means that this little thing is the best because they were always sold out. The 4 stars are because it is quite fragile-you need to be careful when you're outside in the New England winter weather and you can't jog with it either. But don't let my bad experience taint your thinking--this player really is the best buy!
The product works great but the integrated cooling fan does make noise.
It was my first time buying Verbatim and they work perfectly for burning video and audio. I am glad I chose this product and will likely do so in the future.
These speakers sound great for being so affordable. The subwoofer is a bit loud for me, but its fine with the volume turned down to its minimum setting. I'm the envy of everyone at my workplace. Get these speakers!
Being an illustration major and having never owned a printer, I recently became in desperate need of one and set out looking for the best value and quality. After lots of research, I settled upon the MP530. Following the 'scarcity' comments of the reviewers below, I too had problems tracking one of these down to see in person, but eventually found one.The build quality of this machine is incredible. Everything pulls and shifts into place with a chunky, satisfying *click*, and all components are very thick (plastic document feeder, front panel, input buttons, etc.). As superficial as it may be, this particular model is also one of the best-looking multifunction devices I happened to see. The pictures do not do justice to how substantial this machine is (it is quite large, though streamlined). It has that 1980's, 'boxy' appeal while being contemporary at the same time.Aside from superficial observations, I was admittedly naive as to what an ADF (Automatic Docment Feeder) was prior to purchasing this machine. On the MP530, you can actually stack a sheet of documents, such as a term paper, on the ADF tray and the machine will begin an automated process of scanning (or copying, if you choose) the documents without the user having to do anything. Also, you are able to fill the bottom cassette tray with paper, while keeping the auto-sheet feeder full of another type (or additional of the same type) of paper. I've filled the cassette with 4x6" glossy photo plus paper (5 sheets are included with the printer) for printing photos, while keeping regular 8.5x11" paper in the auto-sheet feeder.I've tested the color quality (monochrome is practically laser quality, though the blacks are never as rich as the toner used in laser printing - very sharp text) on some fairly high quality, medium dpi photographs, and it is as good as lab quality. I will only be getting negatives developed from now on! The scanner is CIS-based, which is obviously inferior to CCD, so I will use my Epson 4490 for serious archiving and scanning jobs.Also, the printer requires a USB printer cable, which is NOT included. With these things in mind, I couldn't be happier with this machine.
I have an HP dv20000 at 14.1 inches its a little less than average sized. This unit fits it well and is USB powered which is very convinient. My laptop used to run very warm, now its just a little warm if keeping this unit constantly on. The only thing I don't like is that it raises it more then you would expect, especially from the back, and theres nothing under neath it so you can't use your laptop, well, in your lap, it has to be on a desk. Overall good product but keep it on your desk and expect your laptop to be pretty high in the air and tilted, some may like this but I don't. I also do not like the look, it looks very cheaply made and strange under my laptop.
i only get about 100 volts out of it at a full 12 volt charge. with engine running. not enough.
1) Nearby Computers or perhaps other electronics make it click, buzz, etc2) It's supposed to automatically activate when there's audio signal. If I put it on when a video was playing that certainly had sound, but not continuously, it wouldn't active so I would have to start some music just to "wake it up"3) Though I hadn't used it all that much, I think it had some kind of charge issue. The operative word here is "think" because I couldn't tell. It simply wouldn't work and then I would put it on its charger/base and then maybe later it wouldn't work. There's no feedback on the headphone itself to give a diagnostic.I got so fed up with it I threw it away.
This printer ($89) is a great value for a laser printer. It produces excellent, crisp, high quality B&W; pages. However, it did not come with a driver for Windows 7, but I was able to download the correct driver after talking to the Canon support.A great value for an wired printer. Way more economical than an ink jet printer. The refill may be around $75 but it produces four times more pages than a $50 ink jet cartridge.
If you check all the retailers, individual cartridges for my Canon Pixma IP 8500 (8 cartridge model) would cost around $11-12 each, that's approximately $96 for all eight cartridges. Costco and Sams sell the cyan, magenta, and yellow for around $30 for the three pack BCI-6. Unfortunately, they don't stock the black, green, red, photo magenta, and photo cyan colors.Fortunately, Amazon.com sells the 8-pack for $61.99 plus free shipping, which comes out to $7.75 per cartridge. This is quite a savings if youprint alot. The 8 individual cartridges are sealed in plastic and from Canon. I do not try to buy cartridge imitators, since I print quite a few photos.I wish the ink industry would be more competitive in their cartridge pricing, but as far as this purchase, I would recommend the various multipacks that Amazon.com sells for any printer.
although i never field-tested its strength under my car, this thumbdrive has performed flawlessly over the past 3 years. i used it mainly to back up my laptop's anesthesia notes during school. its small capacity (by today's standards) is overshadowed by the newer drives.
I love having a stainless pressure cooker! I had an aluminum one years ago - and I like this much better. My favorite pressure project is to cook chickens or packages of leg quarters to bone out and freeze to have inexpensive & healthy chicken for casseroles and one-dish meals. The pressure cooker does exactly what it should and does it quite well, too.
I just bought this camera off Amazon, and owned it for less than 24 hours before deciding to return it. I did a side by side comparison, between my 5 year old 4 megapixel Canon and this new 7 mp Pentax. Indoors with flash. Outdoors. In shade. In auto everything mode. Set to my preferences. No contest. The Pentax lost every time. The colors were muddy. The sharpness was far less than my 4 mp Canon. The flash kept overexposing everything, and washing out colors.It also has no controls for aperture or shutter speed. I'm an old fashioned photographer, having learned on a completely mechanical Pentax from the early '70s. Idiot-proof programs (sports = faster shutter speed, and 'landscape' = smaller aperture for depth of field, etc.) doesn't impress me. I tried a couple of them, and they didnt' work that well either.Bottom line: either Pentax really screwed up on the design of this camera. Or, it's defective. Either way, I'm not keeping it. Poor design, poor quality control. Not much of a choice. Not much to recommend it. I've read the reviews for the Olympus SW, and it doesn't sound rousing either. So, I may hold off for awhile longer and not get a waterproof camera for now.
There were too many crashes and system freezes when I installed this card (ATI &amp; Voodoo have worked great on my system). Since I know my way around in computers, I was able to resolve some conflics, but problems keep cropping up and I decided to return the card.Also, 3D quality is good, but 2D quality is not up to the mark as compared to the voodoo.
I know people have said that it is a peice of junk, but it is not true. I have had mine for almost two years and I love it. I put all of my documents, contacts, and memos on it. Ok, and some games. It's great! The only reason I have ever gotten that fatal error is if I download somthing off a not well known site. Try to stick with the main sites. I got mine when I was almost twelve, and I now am thirteen and still love it!!! Please don't think differently of this reveiw though just because I am thirteen. Teen's Opinions count too!!!
I love this dual disk player. I had originally baught myself a Toshiba SD 3108 for christmas and gave to my mom when this one came out. The remote is plain and large, but the dual tray and sound quality are excellent. I am most pleased with Toshiba's DVD players.
This product is excellent - it frees me from my laptop, works as advertised, and is truly remarkably easy to use. Be aware, however, that you lose animation and effects, and cannot incorporate video or mpg objects in powerpoint. The remote is a bit finicky. I use it with a Tungsten T, and there is no time lag between slides with it.
Despite its small size, this speaker provides a rather full presentation with a clear, not shrill sound. Even full orchestra classical music sounds good. Caution: Many suppliers sell this as a single speaker, not in the usual pair. I purchased online and all was well until I saw it at my local Circuit City for $20.00 less per pair. However, they will easily please you; they compare well with some I have in the $300. - $500. range.
I am a computer programmer and am not stupid when it comes to setting up (and even designing) software. The camera (hardware) is great. The software is not only 'klunky' to setup, it is (at least on my computer) not working correctly. I have been trying to resolve this with tech support for over 3 weeks and I cannot get the software to remember it's settings. It wants to setup the sound settings everytime I open the camera software with it's audio tuning wizard. There are several other settings the software can't seem to 'remember'. I don't know if anyone else has the same problem or not.I would buy another camera, not because of the camera, but the software.
So I guess I didn't actually know what kind of zune my husband had. but not one that fits this...my mistake. but I used it anyway.Positive: came quickly, good price, looks well made, able to use touch screen through the protector (that was nice). Arm band didn't slip.Negative: Didn't fit right, had to keep the zune in a protector then put it in this one (that was my fault though cuz it wasn't the right zune) Also the arm band barely fit my arm, I have a small arm and it almost was to big. I got it to work but barely (and i had a long sleeve i think if i didn't it would slip). So if you have a small arm, this is not for you!
I purchased this product as soon as it hit the market. In fact, I impatiently waited as the release date kept getting pushed back. And I forked over 1310.00 for this unit, which was a good deal at the time.I get lost if I'm spun around too quickly. Unfortunately, I have to drive to places I've never been before, as part of my job. I started with a Garmin receiver for my laptop. After making hundreds of unnecessary U-turns when a signal was lost, I thought the StreetPilot 7500, with it's dead reckoning, was made for me. So I DID read the manual online, and started saving my pennies.One thing I saw in the manual concerned me. "Do not store the unit where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur." I called Garmin. I explained that I would not STORE the unit in my car, but expressed my concern that I live in Florida and the unit may be in my car for 6-8 hours a day some days. I was assured that wouldn't be an issue, and the manual states an operating temperature of up to 158 degrees Fahrenheit.In just over a year, the heat had taken a toll on the unit, even though it was not used for weeks at a time, on and off. When I left the car, I draped a towel over the unit to keep it out of direct sunlight. The sticky tabs on the cables inside had delaminated. I had no video signal. Garmin wants a flat rate 325.00 to fix the unit, and would not sell me a video cable.In addition to the cost of the unit, I wasted another 120.00 on installation of the dead reckoning, 200.00 on the XM antenna, about 75.00 on my XM radio subscription while the unit was inoperable, I purchased a case, and I spent the $ on the RAM Mount. Great unit when it worked, but a bit pricey at over 1700.00 (including accessories) for ONE YEAR OF USE. I wouldn't be so ticked off if I hadn't tried to avoid the problem in the first place by expressing my concern directly to Garmin, and being assured it wasn't an issue. SHAME ON YOU GARMIN!
I just received these speakers from Amazon and hooked them up at my business. WOW! Impressive!They won't really rattle the windows, but close. Highs are fair and midrange is good. You will hear a little distortion at full volume and full base, but it's minor. Overall, they just sound great.I would have to say that these speakers are the best money I've ever spent on computer accessories. You will not be sorry! Promise!
Cable is of good quality and received in expected time. Would recommend to others this product. Would purchase this item again.
Received wrong item. E-mailed them but they were out of stock of the item that I needed. They refunded all money they received Easy to deal with. I will do business again.
Works well. Mobo detects timing at 5-5-5-18 on auto, so i needed to change it to 5-5-5-15. Nice speed and gets the job done.
This mouse was a great solution for my laptop as I have carpal tunnel however yesterday it just died out of nowhere!I received it as a Christmas gift so I've had it about six months.I tried replacing the batteries and reconnecting but it is just dead.I'm glad I checked here on Amazon to see that I'm not even close to the only one that this has happened to!Other downsides:- I DID have to replace the battery within the last six months so Microsoft's claim that is lasts 6+ is bogus.- The USB is a poor design. It sticks out so when I sit in any position other than my laptop being on my desk I have to be careful about not knocking it.I really did like this mouse despite the downsides - it's just so preferable to using my touchpad because of my carpal tunnel. However, now that I'm seeing that other people are having the same issues I was, I'm just going to get another brand.
I bought this for my wife for Christmas. It does work well. The pictures could be a little sharper but you are not paying $150. For use on an office desk or on your mantle the picture is good enough. The only problem that I had was that I bought the directly through Amazon. There is a spot on all there web pages that says customers who bought "this" also bought "this". The item that was reconmended to go with the frame was a SDHC card. The frame only works with a plain SD card. I bougth the SDHC card and also tried a card from my camera that is a high speed SD. Neither of these work. Other than that the frame is a good deal and I would recomend it.Coby DP-758 7" Widescreen Digital Photo Frame
Bought the SD600 for my daughter for Christmas. We have the older S200, S300 & S410, and they are all very durable with excellent quality overall.
While you will always find great deals on 6ft cables like this at a cheaper price, if you need something a little longer you'll have to pay a little more. This cable was long enough for what I needed and the cost seems fair.
I really can't tell if the result of double vision is that while they deliver it it felt or just that quality control is poor i really don't know but mine as other reported already came with double vision problems. I heard someone saying its got to be with the alignment of the glass inside and that high power binocular are more difficult to get this alignment done properly but its a waste of my time thank god not of money that because a product is bad i have to spend time on buying this pair of binocular and then send them back. hopefully if you buy them they are good then I'm pretty sure it will be awesome because i like the power they offer and how much light come through the lens. Go ahead and try your luck hopefully even if they are good they last long.
I bought one of these brand new about 20 years ago. I've never had a problem with it, never had it in for repair, and none of the channels are fuzzy. We have it hooked up to our Time Warner basic cable and use channels between 3 - 97. It's an old 13" clunker by today's standards, but it works great for us in the exercise area!
I purchased a stick of this during my latest computer upgrade. In a word FAST. After running sisSoft Sandra I found that this outperformed my previous RAM sticks (generic Infineon brand of same size) by nearly double. Boot times are drastically lower, just loading Photoshop is no longer a nightmare.Buy it.
sony bravia dav-hdx265 home theater system,is a great system love the code speakers hook-up surround sound is nice all i need was a hdmi cable and audio cable. plus a nice price amazon
I BOUGHT THESE RADIOS FOR MY SON AND I TO PLAY WITH. MY SON IS 5 AND HAS NO PROBLEM OPERATING THE RADIO. THUMBS UP ON EASE OF USE. AS FAR AS RANGE, THE FARTHEST WE TRIED THEM APART WAS A 1/4 MILE, AT THAT DISTANCE THEY WORKED WELL.
I'm a Mac tech who hates the Apple mice. I got this mouse and I am thrilled with it. Works well for left handed people. My Mac dual boots and I have Windows XP installed and Windows is happy with it as well. Now I have this mouse on every computer I use at home and work.
A very thorough easy to follow reference manual for Expression Web. The use of hands on examples makes learning how to use this new web design software understandable and easy to design your website the way you want it. The CD of the book and software applications included make this an excellent value. .Special Edition Using Microsoft Expression Web
We have an older style projection HD tv with only one HDMI input. Since I got an HDMI cable I been really surprised at the difference in quality and it had became a pain switching back and forth the HDMI cable. I decided this product would work best with the automatic switching and I was right. It does not recognize when the cable box goes off but it does with our PS3 so that you can switch to it as soon as you put it on. I have the unit on top of the tv so anytime I might want to switch manually it is still 20 times easier than moving an HDMI cable. You can manually switch while it is on auto mode or put in manual mode to avoid auto switching. Very pleased with this product and recommend to anyone who is wondering if this is the right one for them. Do you really want another remote control?
Does the job keeping my ipod safe and does it with style.Good price and good quality
I don't have a lot to compare to, as this is my first product of this type, but I'm pretty happy with the purchase.I carry this around the house with me while I'm doing chores or sitting in my office, and it's doing a fine job for that, and I'm really happy I finally broke down and bought a portable unit so that I can use it this way and break away from the couch. It's also great 'cause I can keep myself more entertained while alone doing the stuff that I need to do. But all that's more related to what it is than what kind it is.I find I get about 2 hours out of the battery, which is a bit disappointing, but I pretty much always use the built-in speakers instead of headphones. The sound quality is decent, but I wish it would go a bit louder so I could hear it over the kitchen sink or a frying pan and the microwave. Some of that is dependent on the particular title I'm watching, though. I wish there were a volume control on the remote, and fast forward and rewind buttons on the unit (it only has next and previous).Picture quality is decent, but I find it really annoying that the display always defaults to widescreen, and I have to manually change it to 4:3 on every disc/powerup when I'm watching most TV DVD titles. My regular DVD player is smart enough to at least figure that part out on its own.I like the grippy feel of the housing - I'm not afraid that I'm going to drop it as I walk around. The adjustable-height prop-stand is great for adjusting the viewing angle as necessary.I took the advice I read in some of the comments here and gave the player a "burn-in" test when I first got it, playing it for several hours straight, and I haven't had any problems with it yet.So it's not perfect, but it's far from awful, and for the price I think it's a pretty good deal and certainly worth checking out.
I am very pleased with this small, easy to carry in a pocket recorder. I just now found this recorder as it is so small it can get lost easy. I was able to record from friends and family of my parents their memories of my parents. Thanks to this quality recorder I have an audible record of what they said and what they remembered. This recorder's capacity will record more than what you will need, and is kind of like a digital camera. You can erase what you do not want and keep what you want to keep or store your recordings on your computer's hard drive or burn a CD. The various folders are great for seperating information that you are recording. Very Very happy with my Sony digital recorder.
I bought this product 2 months back. It works flawlessly with my TV, Music System, cable box, Blue Ray Disc player, laptop and my Wii.Its the best value for money remote in market.
This seems to be a good case. The zipper is nice, the textures on the case are smooth and stylish, and the case has lots of room. The slots for each CD open &quot;up&quot;, that is, they allow you to pull the CD out of the holder without touching the information side. Hopefully this case will last long.
Beautiful outlook with skin protection included which I like, light wight is easy to carry, many functions in camera which are good enough for daily use. A simple way to learn to use digital camera with its User Guide in order to attain common concepts that we need about how to take photos.
Sony has done better a lot than this. Maybe the DRN-XM01 receiver was rushed to market. Whatever the reason (or excuse), the digital screen with its two tone blue readout cannot be read in anything less than the best lighting, the digital signal suffers from being routed through the car's existing analog system and the remote and presets are extremely limited in function. I subscribed early on and own one because there were few portable units available at the time. This unit is annoying.
saw these online thought they would mak a different gift to someone who has everything, great for tea drinkers giving as a christmas gift
I purchased two of these to store a 1.2 TB media collection and to back it up. After 6 months BOTH failed and it's costing me $6000 to get the data back. Lacie has offered to look at the drives, but states that the data will be lost. Never buy a Lacie product.
the item was fine for my nephew for his xbox..its a xmas gift this year. thank you very much ,
On a best value basis, this unit seems to take it (at the moment of purchase 1 month ago). Very nice hardware together with very effective software for cleaning up all those film negative issues. Very happy with the purchase and the item arrived very quickly after purchasing from Amazon.
This product is complete garbage. It does not work with standard telephone cable for digital phones such as V-Tech. The hole on the adapter for the phone cable is much to small to accept it. Complete waste of money. Save yours!
This is the fastest print server from in the box to printing my first page ever. I started with one, along with three other brands of print servers. Now DirectJet is my ONLY print server. I have three 175x alone. None compare on any brand printer you may use. Well worth the extra cost.
I use this cable to connect my MacBook (via mini DV) to my 58" Samsung. Beautiful picture.
Please be aware that the model they are shipping is not the model they are displaying. They are shipping the PC133 only model while displaying the PC133/PC100 model. The model they show is reverse compatible with older systems, but the model they ship is not.
The Sony 4 head VCR that I purchased from Amazon is an amazing unit.It is fully Hi-Fi with 5 heads.Stop action pause is perfect-no picture flutter whatsoever.Re wind time is exceptionally fast-60 seconds for a six hour cassette.Tuner front end sensitivity is excellent allowing for distant station "DXin g"where modern TV manufacturers have ab adoned this performance parameter because most people use cable.So if you live in a fringe area,you can use this VCR's tun er section to get the best possible recedption.
Had my sites set on getting the Slingbox Pro SB200-100 for quit a while.I missed an Amazon promotion saving another 20 but got with free shipping for 201.00.Great box - as advertised quickest setup of anything I have plugged in yet - no more than 5 minutes tops. Satellite tv was great via the box on local lan. I did have some minor issues setting up cable - the scan would not happen. I power cycled the box once and now everthing works 100%. Very kool to watch another channel on laptop - crystal clear.Remote is a bit slow and have seen choppy due to corporate firewall/proxy - But not thru firewall works fine.I would recomend for placeshifting - recomend the PRO box for the multiple inputs. Neat little toy - This Thing ROCKS.
I purchased this tower when i found my CD's scattered on the table, I decided that it was a time for change. Ever since purchased the CD Tower my desktop has been much neater and all my CD's are securely held in place. If you have a huge CD collection I suggest that you use Tower with many more slots because they fill up fast. It is very stable and it has rubber pads on the bottom of the Tower so that it doesn't scratch your desk. Great Basic product, great buy!!
This DVD player is INCREDIBLE. Very versatile. Have used it on many, many road trips, and had peace (practically) the whole way. Only problem is finding extra screens for it. Other than that, A++++++!!!
OK first of all, I've always had high regards for Apple products because they are artsy and functional. I purchased the 60GB and a very expensive Vaja case for it. I was so proud of my new ipod.Little did I know that I am just a pawn in Apple's plot to take over the world by controling the entertainment industry.FIRST of all, the reason I bought this was for video. Then to find out what a pain it is to convert a DVD over. I have to run Decrypter and then Videora. This takes forever. (To be fair you have to do the same for all the other players.) (And it is easier to convert tv shows from my ReplayTV DVR since no Decryptor is needed.) BUT why do I have to convert to begin with. Why couldn't they have made it more automatic? I actually bought a video from itunes just to make sure the dang thing worked to begin with.SECOND, I purchased a new computer and had to go through 12 pages of instructional garbage that I printed from the Apple website to get my files over to the new computer. CREATIVE which is superior to Apple ipod in EVERY WAY!, does this like one would expect, plug the Creative unit into the new computer and it's done. This is all part of Apple attempting to control how and what I listen to AND mostly control my library. Under itunes, you can register up to 5 computers. How dare Apple restrict how many computers I'm allowed to use with my ipod. If I want to plug my ipod into another computer to get a file, then I should be able to do it plain and simple without the Apple police out to shut me down every time. Just more fuel for the fire in my opinion.THIRD and by far my bigest complaint. WHERE IS THE CUSTOM EQ SETTING? Dear Apple I hope you are reading this, please let me select my own eq settings. All yours are terrible. The 1K frequency range is set too high so my music distorts easly. Too many years have passed by to justify your lack of this option. OH AND BY THE WAY, CREATIVE HAS A CUSTOM EQ SETTING!I know what you citizens are thinking, how can Apple NOT have this feature. Does this reviewer know what he is talking about? Well for those of you who doubt me, go to http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61567So what does this all mean? As a matter of fact, right now I'm listening to mp3 music on my headphones at work as I type this. At the end of my headphone cord is not my ipod but my laptop computer. Plain and simply IT SOUNDS BETTER then my ipod ever did or ever will.
Looks and feels solid, installs perfecty on my On-Stage Rack Stand! I wish I would have known that there is a version with built-in surge suppression (1215RMS) for $1 more.Package arrived in perfect condition, too!
One minute you are thinking, &#34;how interesting can a 1941 courier drop in New Mexico be?&#34; and the next you are thinking, &#34;this is the most compelling narrative I've ever read!&#34; I cannot believe it took me this long to discover this great author!SteveO, Bristol RI USA
Worked well on a small number (8 or so) of moderately scratched disks but lasted only 2 months before breaking.
Updated May 19, 2008The device was repaired and Silex also loaded the latest firmware on it. With the new firmware, it can now auto connect and disconnect the Canon 530 Multifunction unit, so that anyone over the network can fax or print from it. I was told the problem was the faulty power supply, not really the unit itself.The key to setup this working properly is once add the printer to the favorite list, then go to option tab, make sure nothing selected on the "option setting", make sure startup "do not autoconnect" and connection lost, "do not reconnect"; In the "printer option" tab, check enable "auto connection" then select the correct printer, set the printer disconnect after 10 seconds sending job to printer.Updated May 15, 2008Since I last updated the review about this product, one of the Silex device failed. I sent email asked for the RMA, but it did not get responded immediately. I called and talked to someone who told me he would email me the documents about RMA, I waited almost a week and heard nothing, during which I had been sending two emails to their support email address and no reply. I then emailed their Japan office. Then I got an very unhappy person called me back from Silex USA and told me that I was too demanding.I sent the faulty unit back for more than 10 days now. I got no email acknoledge the receiving of the broken one, no phone call from them, and no repaired unit, either. It supposdly has two years warranty. But if they don't fail sorry for their failed unit and gave this harsh treatment for the customers experienced their failure, it may not worth it.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Update April 29, 2008I was able to have more than one printers connect to a USB hub all working on the office network. For single purpose printer, you canadd it to the favorite, then in the printer option to set "Enable printer auto-connect". Do NOT enable the settings in "Option settings". Then each time when you print, you will auto connected to the printer, after set expire time, it will auto disconnect.However, for MP printer, I still have to manually connect.This device will allow you to actually see the printer ink level, or reset the cartrige if you use refilled ink. Other network printer servers can not do that. Amazon has the best prince.++++++Original posting below++++++++++++++++I purchased this for Canon MP530 and it worked flawlessly. I was able to scan over the network, as well as fax and print.The CD comes with it does not have the latest software. I was using that to configure the Silex 1000U to a static IP address on our network. Then I went to Silex web site downloaded the Vista driver software.The documentation is not detailed enough for how to get multi-function units working. Before install this, you will need to take the multi-funciton unit to every computers, installed as USB device with the printer/scanner/fax drivers and tested working. Then remove the printer from computer and plug into the Silex.Then go to each comptuer installed the Silex controlling software that downloaded from Silex site. After that you can connect to the multi-function unit and enable auto-connection.The Silex document claims that you can add a USB hub behind the device and add up to 15 devices to one 1000U converter. For the MP530, it considers that being 3 devices.
Very nice headphones for not much money.I needed phones to use with my Ipod for daily walks in the park with our family dog. Since I didn't want to invest a lot of money I chose the Jwin JHP370 and was plesantly surprised with the overall quality. Most inexpensive phones I've owned or used when I worked in radio were "tinny" and had limited low frequency response. These are just the opposite with nice, smooth bass...that may actually need a little boost on the high end. The Jwin JHP370 comes with an extra long cable, compared to my earbuds. They are snug and comfortable, easily adjusted to your head size, and lightweight for their size.And, when I'm outside in the cold weather walking the dog, it's nice to have the ear-covering, well-padded phones over my ears to keep them warm!
I stuck my Iriver h320 into this case and mostly listen to mp3 speach files (audiobooks, etc) whenever I'm tired from my in-ear phones and when it's simply not practical to have earphones on. Of course, there's very limited dynamic range but the sound comes nice and clear. You can even listen to some light music this way. Get yourself a nickel metal hydride rechargeble battery. Will last for about 6-7 hours.
I bought these to use as rear channel surround speakers after reading the positive and negative customer reviews. The biggest caveat I have is that I expected traditional speaker wire connections and found, upon opening the box, the connection is either through the headphone jack or via RCA connectors (red/white). Neither option provides the channel separation for them to be used as I intended. They are easy to install, but we have a 900MHz cordless phone and a baby monitor and there are static bursts that pop into the speakers intermittently. When dialed in, they provide decent sound for the money. We're going to hang on to them and try them out on the deck next summer.
This SD card is so small it is hard to believe it has 32 Gb of space inside!
this computer was awsome in its time but it cant hold leopard and snow leopard but other than that its the best computer i have and im writing this review on it right now
These headphones have really good sound quality, and are almost noise-canceling too. But, after a month of using them, one of the speakers began to randomly stop working and then start working again, and the next day both speakers started doing it until they both died completely. It was probably a defective pair, so if you decide on buying this, be warned that it probably won't last long.
The product works as designed. I like the neoprene material too, great for working out and doesn't slip around. Would buy from again. Thank you.
I enjoyed this toy for my 6 year old daughter.
the photo button broke off and it eats batteries like they dont cost $6 a pack already.... go for a bigger investment... a rechargeable battery will be worth it
I rated these based on value only. They are fuses and seem to be fine. (okay 5 more words required)
Very nice for the price. And it was the perfect size for what I needed. Excellent picture. However, although sound quality is excellent also, it does not get loud enough. My only other complaint is that the power light NEVER goes off. When the unit is turned off the green power light turns red but stays on. Because of the red light, and the sound volume I have to take away 2 stars, but I still highly recommend this for the price, and if you need a very small unit.
This VCR has an excellent picture and nice auto tracking feature that was not present on my last VCR. It rewinds tapes in a jiffy and has a pretty good still image. The hidden front A/V inputs are a nice addition. The remote is rather small with hard to read buttons. The major problem I encountered was when I tried to hook it up to my magnavox DVD player via RCA plugs, the picture faded in and out with a red tint.
All I can say about these headphones is that they are fantastic! The detail I hear is so crisp that it is amazing. I listened to some jazz on these headphones and I could hear how smooth the bass was and how clean the mids were. They are a little on the pricey side but well worth it for the quality you get. In the past, I would've skimped on the headphones I've purchased, but never again!
the product came in time, could firmly attach to my brand new s5 is, holds prefectly, the aluminium body feels sturdy, that's why i chose it, cuz the another one by canon itself was told to be made of plastic, which i wud consider as disadvantage, cuz what if u r gonna be screwing in heavy teleconverter lens? just a touch would break the adapter apart, i think...oh well, my personal view though
Stock speakers died. Installed in a 2005 Chev Silverado 2500HD Crew cab.Front doors. Some drilling required for a tighter fit. I disassembled the tweeter to use the existing mounts a little RTV and done. Did not use the crossovers as I dont use an amplifier. Great sound at a low price.
These OmniMounts are good, have put up this one and another bigger dual arm for a 42in TV. They are the best I've seen and have channels to route wiring. They are very solid.
What can I say, they are zip ties that are black. They look like they'll get the job done and are worth the money!
Great value and fully functional. The extra length helps in dubbing. Where else can you get a 12' mini din cable for this price?
While a nice simple idea, the harness does not give a strong enough signal to the Bose amp from a Clarion deck w/ 2V preamp outputs. Volume is very limited with this setup. Some would say to bypass the amp with new wiring from the deck, but in Infinity Bose systems the speakers have different ohm values then traditional car stereo equipment, so the speakers will be damaged very quickly is wired straight to a aftermaket deck. Besides, this is my girlfriend's car, and she prefers the sound of the bose setup.The thing to understand is the bose system components are designed to work together, and given a proper signal, will do so with better sound from a quality aftermarket deck. The options are to get a deck with strong preamp outputs and use this product, or use a speaker level gain adjustment device like the PAC ROEM-NIS2 for nissan/infinity bose systems. After ordering, the PAC arrived with perfect adjustment, so after install, the system sounds as it should.
I purchased this item to use with my Xbox controller. Rather than purchase a whole new microphone, I figured I could grab this and just use my mic from my PC. Unfortunately, it does not work. The fit into the controller is very loose, but I've tried wiggling it around while talking and I still get nothing, so I don't believe that is the issue.On the screen it shows the microphone as repeatedly being connected and disconnected, and at times, outputting audio (though my friends tell me it's nothing but static when it does decide to output sound). Overall, I only spent $1.35, so it's not like it was a ton of money wasted. That said, it is annoying that it didn't work as I now need to either purchase a different dongle or an actual mic made for the Xbox.
The Canon Digital Rebel XT is a great camera. I have been able to use all my Canon EF lenses, which was the main reason I purchased this jewel. The shots are absolutely stunning. It takes great shots in auto mode, but has the ability to let your creativity fly with manual and other program modes. If you have legacy EF lenses and you want to maximize that investment, this camera is definitely the way to shoot digitally.
I've been using this mouse for a couple years now and I'm definitely hooked on it! I've gotten very used to having the forward and back buttons on the sides for surfing the internet and I love not having to clean the mouse or have problems with it not moving properly. I also like the design of this mouse and how it feels in my hand.Unfortunately, over the time that I have been using this mouse, I have had to exchange the old one a new one 2 different times. The reason in both cases was because the left mouse button would start to get out of sync a little bit. This made it so that if you tapped the button once, half the time it would register a double click. This may not seem like a big deal, but it definitely caused more than a few frustrations.While, this mouse has the best design that I have found, the reliability of it has been enough of a problem that, if someone else were to design a mouse with a similar layout, I would probably ditch the Microsoft one. But for now, I'll just have to live with returning my mouse every 6 months or so.
Can't get the unit to accept non-encrypted books on CD, older music CDs, nor can I watch unencrypted DVD titles. Seems a pity with that beautiful screen that you can't take it on travel and watch a few movies.I alsmot never listen to music, but I do listen to books and lectures, and watch movies. Also, getting the files on this thing is a nightmare. Users can't just connect it and move the files over into their own folders.The Zune is made for one thing. Buying and playing downloadable music. I'd reckon there should be a market for adults who want to walk and listen to music or lectures, or travel and watch a movie or two.Just another example of Gate's way or the highway.
This is an awesome pair of speakers....I now have 2 sets. Do yoursef a favor and buy these. Lots of sound for the $$. Rugged, and Polk offers some great customer service. I dropped one speaker on a very hard surface and it needed repair after that, but they talked me through it.
I purchased this module for an HP LaserJet 2200d, which still had the factory default 8MB onboard memory. When printing large or more complex documents, memory was obviously a bottleneck and printing would slow to 8-10 pages per minute.Two of these modules were purchased to upgrade the memory to 72MB total. I would have selected a 4-star rating, however, the seller (Alan Computech) actually supplied OEM HP modules in lieu of third-party modules, which put it over the edge from like it to love it. Install was easy, and the modules just worked.
Contrary to the product title, there's no wood on this device. The speakers which come with the unit rate about a C+. An RCA Phono jack in back provides output for an external separately-powered subwoofer, which the unit greatly needs--but good luck finding such a stand-alone subwoofer at prices commeasurate with the price of this unit.I set aside the bundled speakers and plugged a set of $20 computer speakers with subwoofer into the headphone jack. This improved the sound a great deal. It's difficult to spread computer speakers wide enough to get decent stereo separation, but the improvement in sound quality compensated for that.I admit, I was using a string bass concertino to test it--some people might not notice the loss of bass on the original speakers, depending on what they listen to and how closely.Where the instructions say it comes with 4 equalizer presets, they mean just that: there's no interface to the equalizer, all you can do is select flat or one of the pre-fab settings.The unit runs a clock when it is &quot;off&quot; (on stand-by). It uses motors to open and close the CD-compartment door, but you can shut it off with the door open and it will not attempt to close the door while displaying its &quot;Bye&quot; message and switching to stand-by. If power is lost with the door open, you can gently close it most of the way, though it's engaged to the motor so that might not be good for it. If it's closed with a CD in it when power fails, you can in fact get the CD out (unlike most home tray-based players) but you'll have to be gentle again. Are these qualities good or bad? You decide.This is apparently a version of a later product to be released &quot;really soon now&quot;. It doesn't have the &quot;blue ice backlight&quot; behind the CD chamber which the later product promises.As CD play first starts up, the machine makes a substantial &quot;thwunk&quot; noise which could obliterate the first notes of music if your CD has no silence or room tone at the beginning.I'm using the CD unit without the bundled speakers, with a $20 set of computer speakers with subwoofer, to present music to very small groups while on the road. A boom box might be a better choice for many people.
I'm an admitted old-timer. I still use my VCR, and subsequently, I have an old fashioned camcorder. I needed an adapter that allowed meto view my old tapes and relive old memories. I've had an adapter in the past that was easier to use, but the price was right and itdoes the job. However, follow the instructions..when they say close door slowly, they mean slowly.
I buy these cables for work and have found them to be completely reliable and easy to plug/unplug. Recommended.
This product was very easy to set up and to use. I now have two monitors allowing me to increase my productivity. Quality is good and this set up was so good that two of my office partners now have them as well.
HD 201 - good sound except for the really weak bass. Almost non existent bass. Quite comfortable on the ears, covers the entire ears.HD 202 - great sound with good bass. Rests directly on the ears & can cause a bit of discomfort after a few hours.Given a choice I'll go with the HD202
It did not take me long to drop this thing (hense why I purchased it in the first place). Seems very tough and strong. Very happy with this purchase. I was not able to find anything similar at local stores.
Bought the 3695 as my first digital camera a couple of months ago and I must say I'm very pleased with it. I needed a camera mainly to take pictures of my newborn baby and after much research (and lots of web surfing), decided against the more sophisticated (and expensive) devices on the market.OOTBE (out-of-the-box experience):Started using it right away, without reading the manual (at first), and found it very easy to use and understand.The user manual is too short for my taste and doesn't explain much - don't know if Vivitar's target are beginners or more advanced users who won't need much explaining.My wife is a big fan and uses it every day. We like the fact that you can hook it up to a TV screen and watch the pics you took as a slideshow for the whole family without fussle.The pics are of very good quality, and the colors are crisp. The digital zoom works quite well. One minor gripe is that sometimes the flash is too strong and the subject is over-exposed.On the plus side:1. The price, for a 2MP that also serves as a web camera and video capture2. It's very small, enough to fit in a pocket3. Good software package, suitable even for non-techies4. Not fragile. I've dropped it a couple of times already5. Wide image display LCD6. 16MB internal memory. 60 pics or so at 980x1200 (more than enough for 5x7 prints, in my opinion)7. Point and shoot - good for beginners, user-friendly8. Tripod friendlyThe negative:1. My one big gripe is that the LCD visor is useless in a non-lighted environment (theater, disco, dark room). You have to &quot;guess&quot; and shoot. The flash works fine but you won't see your subject. As a webcam, it has the same shortcoming - if the room is dark.2. The camera sometimes &quot;crashes&quot; as if it were imitating a computer operating system (does it have Windows installed? I have to check that one...). This happens mostly when I try to delete a picture. I found a workaround for this - if you delete it when hooked up to your PC, it refreshes the data on the camera instantly.3. If your soubject is more than 10 feet away, the flash won't do its work. Not a big issue for me but thought I'd mention it. I haven't compared the 3695 with other devices in its price range so maybe this is normal.On the computer side:We use Windows XP and it recognized the camera without a glitch. The driver package is very easy to install and XP assigned a drive letter after you hook it up it with the USB cable (provided).I tried it also with Windows 2000, but prefer the more friendly and wizard-driven environment of XP.All in all the 3695 is recommended for people who don't have the time (or inclination, or are digital camera first-timers as myself) to learn advanced techie features you won't get to use much in your every day life.
I dont know what he is talking about but I Own It and IT ROCKS dosent skip not easy to break unlike the others! I recommend this cd player totaly!
excellent product...will order 2 more... makes perfect gifts....too bad product is not available in Canada. Light weight of earphones make them easy to use even for children.
I bought this fan to place in the side panel of a computer. I wasn't sure what speed I wanted and I liked the idea of having a switch to select lo/med/high. Now that I've gotten it I wish I'd selected something else. It looks like a quality fan, is priced like a quality fan, but is irritatingly noisy. I don't know that it's especially loud, but it's got a whine that would prevent me from using it on high.It may last forever, but I won't buy another one.
During a recent vacation where we used this battery as a replacement for the original battery, it did GREAT. With what I know today, it seems to be just as good as the original. Better value though as it was less than half the cost of the one that says Canon on it. I can't give it 5 stars due to the brevity of my experience with this battery. If it is still performing like this in 6-12 months, I'd give it an ecstatic 5 stars.
Some printers, e.g., HP Color LaserJet 4550, have parallel connectors that do not mate with this device. Forewarned is forearmed. A word to the wise..
It's a great table if you don't have to use it often and it manages to fit my 18" Dell laptop on it.My problem with it is that I've kicked the legs once or twice by accident and the plastic cracked in the corner areas this could be fixed by some sort of metal bracing in the corners, the glue that holds the foam on the bottom wore out quickly and fell off but crazy glue fixed it.I love to use this on trips especially when I'm at the airport and build myself this desk when waiting for the plane, I get all sorts of strange looks and I love it.Overall, it needs to be made more rigid but for when your on the go this product will hold very well plus it fits just about anywhere!
I've been using this scanner for a year now. Never a problem. The software is simple and the scans are great. Very pleased.
This is an excellent pair of headphones for those (few) of us who like classical music. I've used these headphones with a player that has no bass/treble controls, and found that the headphone sound is well balanced throughout the spectrum. The bass does not boom, something that you don't want in classical music. It is there, but balanced as it should be.I've noted that when playing something like Haydn's Cello Concerto, the solo instrument hits you right in the middle of your head -which is where it shoud be -, and the orchestra surrounds it from far left to right.Other reviewers have mentioned that the open format of these headphones results in large sound leakage into the air around you. I've found that the leakage is quite small, and not noticeable a couple feet away. Then again I don't crank the sound up to 100 decibels.As for the complaint about the plug, I've had no problems in this regard. It fits snugly into phone jack, and seems well made.My only very trivial complaint is that I sometimes use these on my portable DVD player while lying in bed, in which case the very long cord is a bit of a nuisance. My personal preference would have been a short cord plus a detachable cord extension.These headphones are great for just about any kind of music.
PNY OPTIMA 2GB (2x1GB) Dual Channel Kit DDR2 667 MHz PC2-5300 Desktop DIMM Memory Modules MD2048KD2-667This works perfectly well with my computer...no problem at all.
I bought a BEFW11S4 in late Dec 2001, and a couple of weeks ago, the wireless functionality ceased to function. Another customer only got 17 months of use - I guess I was lucky with 24 months! However, a 2-year life span is unacceptable for a piece of networking gear. Except for this unfortunate situation, I would have rated the router 5 stars. In fact, I liked it so much (while it worked) that I plan to replace it with the &quot;new&quot; Linksys wireless-g router, which hopefully will last quite a bit longer.
I bought this and loved it, then after a week, it stopped working. Now whenever I plug it into my car, it lights up for a second then constantly turns off.
I have been a sony digital camera user for over 5 yrs now. They keep improving on the product constantly. in the dsc T20 , i have no red eyes, the picture doesnt blur cause of the steady shot, and have an not to miss feature of 3x optical zoom. BUT what u r really payin $100 extra for is the cool sexy looks and slim design,also the vide range of colors they r available in.one draw back i see is the 2MP,3MP pictures dont seem as great as the previous cameras. and at 8MP u have great pictures which are very heavy to transfer or upload on the internet.sid
Great accessory to have for laptop users. I have used this mouse with my laptop for approximately 3 weeks now. I chose a wireless laptop mouse because it means that there is one less cord in the way.Pro's:1. Logitech is a name that you can trust. I expect no manufacturing defects or problems. It feels like a quality product.2. Works on a number of surfaces.3. Great battery power. This mouse is not a power hog. The on and off switch, located on the bottom of the mouse is a great feature. I have yet to change the batteries out yet.4. Excellent wireless performance. I have had no issues with the mouse not performing because it is wireless. Unless you expect to use your laptop from more than 3 feet away (which pretty much means you wont be able to see the text on the monitor), you shouldnt have any problems.5. Convenient travel pouch where you can store the USB receiver and the mouse.6. Perfect size - the mouse is not too small, and not too big. Instead of being awkward and taking time to get used to, a person can use it right away.Con's:1. USB dongle sticks out a bit more than I expected. My USB ports are on the back of my laptop and when the USB receiver for the mouse is plugged in, it sticks out approximately 2.25 inches.2. As mentioned in other reviews, the feel of this mouse is a bit stiff. I use my mouse in a classroom setting and everytime I click, the whole classroom can hear it.3. The mouse is pretty heavy with the batteries loaded in it, but you cant really cite that as a fault. The mouse does need power to run. I just put it here to let you know.Conclusion: Excellent mouse that performs as promised. I have no regrets with this purchase and would definately recommmend to others.
Great price/value for this. Works great in the Nikon D90 and also fits into the SD slot in my laptop for ease of tranferring pictures.
When I docked my new iPod Touch 2nd generation, the screen showed "Charging is not supported with this accessory". It is very disappointed that it can't charge the battery....
Great service - received the product very quickly... wonderful to do business with. Thanks, KC
I just got a Gmini 402 a few days ago, and I've gotta say, I'm thoroughly impressed. I'm a college student and I've seen all of my friends walk around with the trendy ipods, but I decided I wanted something a bit more interesting, so I decided to put my money in a Gmini. From the moment I pulled it out of the packaging, I was immediately enthralled with it. The player is made of a sleek silver aluminum that feels very durable. The buttons can be a little hard to push down, but you adjust quickly enough. It turns from a small annoyance to just commonplace without much thought. The unit itself is about the size of an ipod, unlike the other, less discrete PMPs out there. The input jacks are easy to figure out and the host usb port seems to be a great idea. I've got a digital camera that I could probably use it for, but I just haven't gotten around to that just yet. The battery is decent: about 10-12 hours for music that I've noticed (although the manual estimates about 10); I've gotten about 4 hours of video out of it in one charge.Music:Transferring music from the computer to the player couldn't be easier. It's recognized as an external hard drive by the computer, so all you need to do is copy/paste your songs from your computer to the Music directory of the Gmini hard drive. Navigating through the songs isn't as easy as the iPod's click wheel, but you get used to it quickly. The backlight turns off when you're listening to the music, so you don't have to worry about the battery running around before you expect it. The included headphones are nothing to write home about, but when is that ever the case? =) I replaced it with a better pair of headphones and the music sounded excellent. If this unit was just bought for the mp3 player function, I'd be perfectly content as is...but there's more of course!Video:This is obviously what catch most peoples' eyes about this little device. The installation software for the video conversion software is already in the device as a file in the hard drive, so you don't have to worry about having another installation CD to keep track of. If you accidentally delete these, or something unfortunate happens like you need to reformat the HD or something, you can get the software easily from Archos's homepage. The software itself is incredibly easy to use. Just choose the movie you want to convert, pick the folder you want to save it to, and choose Gmini 400 as the "Target" (device you want to watch it on). It automatically chooses the optimal format and compression that fits best for the gmini 402. The conversion is slow, but almost all conversion software likes to take its time. Once you're ready to watch it, just load it on the unit and you'll find that it's a clean, crisp, smooth image on the lcd screen. It's small, but I've found it perfect for personal enjoyment of a movie when I'm on the train or something.Games:The Mophun games that come with the unit are somewhat drab, and I'd have to say that this part didn't live up to expectations, but I also didn't want to spend 6 dollars per game to see if there were anymore that might appeal to me more. All in all, nothing big to complain about. Others may like the games more as they're a pretty decent way to waste a little time here and there, if you're not too picky about complexity of games and whatnot.Recording:I use the Gmini to record lectures all the time. It's not so great in huge lecture halls, but still managable. I'm happy enough with it, however, and it's convenient as well. Helps when I miss something during lecture and I don't need to carry around another device for voice recording.Conclusion:This is a great little unit, I'd have to say. The upsides overwhelmingly surpass any downsides it may have. Apple is coming out with video iPods now, but I'd still say this has the new generation ipod beat. It has a handy little voice recorder, has games (while not my personal favorite feature, could still entertain). It also has a cool FM radio/remote control accessory that I'm planning on purchasing too. So if you want something to stand out in the big ocean of apple iPods and can do more for pretty much the same price, I'd say get this. You'll never be happier with a purchase than when you first watch a movie or a tv episode on this thing. It just makes you happy! =)
This is a nice item. Works best in holder or with Velcro. Had it loose and during stops or turns it slides forward onto floor. This causes loose wiring. Clear and very easy hookup. Easy to use. Would recommend for iPod users who don't want to spend a lot on a transmitter.
1. I found the installation very easy and user friendly2. Print quality is good to very good3. Speed is ok to goodNOW the UGLY SIDE:I tried different kinds of paper and no matter what i do every 5th or 6th page jams the printer!!! Never had that happen on my canon... the paper feed seems defective... besides that the machine is really nice. The problem is you really DO NEED THE PAPER FEEDER to work for the rest of the printer to work... Very disappointed returning mine tomorrow...
The NetGear "not-so-SmartWizard" used for installation requires an Internet connection to work. Brilliant! If I had a working Internet connection I'd be using it!After borrowing a working router to use while I installed this one, the "Wizard" was apparently confused by my complex network of two PCs, one Mac, and a printer. After three "start from scratch" attempts it finally decided to grace me by completing the installation successfully.So, if your network is functioning perfectly, this is the router for you. If not, consider something else.
This is the first time I purchased a product by Tiffen. I'm using this UV Protection filter mainly for the protection of my new lens, and I assume most people purchase a UV filter for the same reason. The main drive for me to choose this product is because of the reduced price and the 10-year warranty. Being a simple UV filter, there aren't any extra effects except the advertised &quot;Helps eliminate bluish cast in images.&quot; My prints just came back, and I can't really see too much of a difference with my untrained eyes.
i went snorkling in alaska...and the camera works! Ok...things are a bit fuzzy sometimes...and you have to get pretty dang close to your subjects, and the flash button is a bit tough to use with gloves on (so is advancing the film) but not impossible....but hey, what do you want for under $20?! [= the snorkling place had these for sale for $25, so do yourself a favor and buy ahead!! Can't wait to use mine again!! (by the way, they come with 800 asa film already in the camera, which is a bonus!)
Love the cassette adapter. My car is a little older so it doesn't have the aux connection. This is the best thing ever!
I had two professional IT support people work separately on installing and getting this operating (at $60 per hour each). My operating system is XP. Neither was successful. The device is a piece of junk, the software is terrible, and the customer service is non-responsive - you have to fill out an eticket because they won't answer their phone, and after two days there is still no response. I don't think I can find the packing slip - I bought it through Amazon so I probably can't return it in which case I am going to take it down to the town square and publicly smash it to bits with a baseball bat.
very easy to use only problem is when it is tuned to a certain area and when I go to another it gets a lot of static so I have to change the station otherwise awesome
It's amazing all the negative feedback this router has gotten. It certainly made me a bit nervous before purchasing, but thought I'd give it a shot anyway since it's really the only router in it's price range to offer what it does.I purchased the router back in June and had it up and running within minutes. I use for my small business in which I have approx. 10 devices running through the router at this time (wired & wireless). I have had absolutely no issues with the connections whatsoever. It's an extremely fast router (wired and wireless) and I love the VPN capabilities. The only reason I have rated it 4 stars out of 5 is that it took a bit of effort to get the VPN functionality up and working properly. However, after two calls to Cisco's support team, they had me up and running.Again, it's very strange to see all the problems posted here on Amazon, but I am very happy with the purchase after three months. Maybe I just got lucky...**UPDATE**Shortly after I wrote this review, I started experiencing connection issues which caused me to start resetting the router more and more often (at least once every couple of days). It got to be a major pain. As of yesterday (11/6/09), I replaced it with a Netgear SRXN3205. We'll see how this one goes....
The unit produced reasonably good sound, easy to adapt to Aux audio input on new receiver that did not have a Phono input, contains its own amplifier so no extra inline amp required but will also function if the receiver has an amplifier for Aux equip. Certainly priced right for those who don't have a refined ear.
Excellent product, I definitely love it. The only detail that was included was the internal battery. Excellent image, good resolution. I currently use an SD card and I have over 500 photos. Very good seller and excellent service delivery time.
This product arrived DOA. Tech support says based on teh serial number, it is NOT new but refurbished. They are replacing the batteries hoping that will fix it. They are suggesting it was sittin on a shelf too long. 1 week to get batteris shipped to me.
Does precisely what it says it will do. Backlit dock is a nice touch to make it easily locatable on the desk.
The Iriver iFP-190T is a greater player with very, very few drawbacks.The weight of the player is less than 1.5 oz with battery. It can literally hang from the earphone chord. Few players can do that without you worrying about the safety of the player. Hanging the player around your neck with the neck strap is a convenient way of carrying it around and being able to change the songs or radio stations. You hardly notice the player when it is around your neck, it's that light.Battery power is sufficient. I am currently using rechargeable NiMH batteries a year and a half old. They last about 5-7 hours. Not bad considering I keep recharging them every other day. Battery life for an alkaline ranges around 10-15, new that is, but you have to buy new batteries. Get rechargables, the player even recognizes that you are using rechargables.Sound quality depends mainly on the quality of your mp3s and wmas. Radio quality depends on the signal of the station. Enough on that.Several initial flaws have been fixed that previous consumers found obnoxious. The battery flap has been tightened, so the change of your battery sliding out is almost nil. The bad software bundled with the great product confused and annoyed many of their consumers. The addition of the UMS, or USB Mass Storage, allows your player to act like a massive floppy. Simply drop and drag. This is how it should have been in the first place. However, the new software iRiver Manager v2.2 allows you to check the battery power, change the radio stations, download voice recordings directly (the UMS requires a separate program to convert the special format) makes it something not to be so easily tossed out the window or defenestrated for you intellectuals.The software, when used with the manager can be upgraded. The player uses firmware like many of the other players on the market. So if another format becomes dominant, like OGG on steroids, the company and make the player able to play the new format. You're not stuck with a piece of proprietary hardware.Earlier I had stated that you could not upload music to different computers. Recently, this has been proven false on Windows XP. The player will function as a jump drive for mp3s on Xp for sure. Please excuse the incorrect information. Thank you, and have a good day.The transfer speed is USB 1.1. Not much you can do there. However, this player isn't an ipod or more, so speed really isn't a concern. The long USB chord allows you to run the chord from the back USB 1.1 ports to the top of your desk. I do not know of any shorter chords for the more privileged people with front USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports, but the point is, you won't be crawling back under your desk into a jungle of wires to plug your player in.The controls are outlined in the manual; they don't require rocket science 101 or quantum physics 101. Give it a day and you'll be able to navigate without looking. There are a lot of user preferences. Just tinker to find what is best for you. From user EQ settings, to power off, and firmware upgrades, you can mess around all you want.The voice recording and radio recordings record at 96 kbps, not great, but fair for recording conversations and a few radio clips.The player itself is very durable. My friend has the 128-megabyte version and she has dropped it, thrown it, scraped it up, sat on it and it works fine. The armband the company sells for the $ to me doesn't seem worth it. It does come bundled with the iFP-195 512 megabyte version.The player is not compatible with Windows 95 and 98 first edition. Let that be a warning. Mac OS 8 and below are non-compatible. 98 SE, 2k, Me, XP, OS 9 and OS X are all compatible.If you want a dependable, good, solid, economical and pseudo-flash drive, by all means, purchase this product.
I bought this memory about one month ago and it's working without any problem till now ;-)
I am really pleased with this product. It is a great product at a good price.
THIS IS THE SECOND STICK SWITCH I HAVE BOUGHT. A VERY GOOD PRODUCT. I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE.
Now i have the 6.5 inch version and ill say this again because i dont believe the highs magically improved in the smaller size. Hook up a infinity or a polk side by side with this speaker the highs are no where near as crisp and clear clean as the 2 ive meantioned. But the power is there they are loud and the mounting frame is kinda thin which doesnt make your door panels bulge out. Seems like im getting mostly mids and bass out of my speakers if the highs are better in this size id be wanting to return for these ones idk if anyone else noticed how the highs sound.
Very funtional product. Exactly what I needed for traveling on both business and pleasure. Multiple pockets and sections for ease of use. Extended handle is slightly flimsy but otherwise top quality.
It's going back tomorrow. I don't know if it's a glitch or what but it's horrible. It just can't grip my paper. Everything I print is crooked and goes off the page. Some lines are printed crystal clear and others are fuzzy. I've tried plain paper, thick paper, etc. I've adjusted settings. I've aligned cartridges. Oh and let's not forget to mention the paper gets jammed at the end EVERY SINGLE TIME. What a waste of time, energy, and money.
Ok, This is one of the VERY FEW units, that you can play just about ANY video on, with no skips,etc.It has great audio, video, and loaded with features.Notheless some of you still want to complain about the size of the remote? Give me a break! We have technology here that just 10 years ago was unheard of, and your worried about having to put down your beer, and actually look at the remote? Come on people, this is getting a little silly. Let me swap you out the rotary(God forbid) tuning TV(with NO remote) I have in my basement for a week, and THEN talk to me about a &quot;little remote&quot;, or not being &quot;ergo correct&quot;.
this is a used product, but the appearance is good... further, it has an upgraded software version. With 30GB at a bargain price, it is true that the other man's garbage is another man's treasure.
I haven't tried it with my computer, but as a TV I love it. Good sound, good picture, nice looking. The one down side is that if you are laying below the TV, the color looks really dark but you can adjust it easily by changing the TV setting with the remote. It is very minor and other than that, I really enjoy this TV.
Radio does not get many stations, poor reception. Anntenea is flimsy too, can easily break.
Works pretty well. FM is so unpredictable; depends on where you are. This has worked well for me. Price & size is a plus.
I searched a lot for an automatic door closer and wanted something simple and inexpensive.This one is perfect. Installation took about a half hour and I was taking my time following instructions. Very easy do it yourself project and it works perfectly. Very pleased with it!
I think that the majority of reviews of this stand are right on target. It is an exceptionally well designed and constructed stand that is sturdy and should provide many, many years of solid performance with Apple MacBook products. With the sole exception of the lip used to catch the MacBook from falling off the front of the stand being a tad too tall for the MacBook Air (it probably works just fine for a MacBook Pro), I think the stand is otherwise flawless and absolutely of the highest quality -- something that you would expect from Apple, Rain Designs, or 12 South.Major thumbs-up. I will be placing my order for a second unit in the next week.Update August 22, 2012:I've purchased, received, and setup a second stand for my second business laptop, and continue to find this product to be exemplary. Outstanding quality in every respect, solid, functional, a joy to use, and a perfect compliment to my MacBook Airs. I will likely purchase additional units for the rest of the laptops used by my family and in our business.
I purchased this item to work with my Vibrams. It latches on great but I think the stability of it is lacking. It jiggles around a little which prevents the Nike+ sensor from reading accurate foot strikes. This would work great on shoes, but it does not work well with Vibrams. It is good quality and I recommend it for any other footwear pairing.
The Macro feature makes turning on a movie a one button process. I used to sit down with four remotes to turn on the TV, go to video on the TV, turn on the Receiver and then to control the DVD player. Now I sit down just with this one and with the push of a button, all of my components turn on.It may seem bulky to some, but compared to the other four remotes I had to have by my side, or digging into my leg on the couch, it seems smaller to me. Hey, it's very easy to find as well.I use rechargable batteries so this is not an issue for me.Overall, I love this remote. It functions really well. It wasn't that hard to program. In addition, it adds to the enjoyment of my HT (Home Theater) experience. I've spent good money on the TV and HT system etc. so why not make it all come together and function just as smoothly with this one touch total control remote.
The BEST ever speaker i had in my life. Rocking Sound .. Awesome bass Really love it...
I originally bought it just for the software [Adobe Photoelements 2.0].I have seen usb bus complaints by windows XP when I plugged in non-powered hub with my jumpdrive trio, so I didn't think XP and/or the PC itself, provided very much usb power. But this little scanner does just fine with it's only power source being the usb bus.The software install was one of the most informative I've ever done. It lets you know where you are at in the process.It starts out saying that there are like 8 programs left to install, and then the countdown just keeps going, automatically.You don't have to go hunting for the install buttons for each and every single program. It's setup to auto install things one after another.You simply say Yes or No, to each program and/or component.Scanner operation is smooth and quiet. It's hard to get used to NOT hearing the scan head movements.So far, so good.Two thumbs up !
This is the product you must have if you have multiple A/V components and want them to be out of sight..this product accually will enhance the the IR emissions from your remotes..its that sensitive,,and the company has terrific support..you cant go wrong with the Hot Link!
I bought these to reduce the space my 14mm full size DVD cases were taking up. My experience tells me the clear cases are more resistant to cracking, compared to black cases. My search for 7mm clear DVD cases found these.The pros:+ Low cost, which included free shipping.+ Well packed & none of the cases were broken in shipment.The cons:- The shrink wrapping used on the packaging was too tight, so the cases on the ends were bowed inward. I'm not sure they'll straighten out...- One case... so far... had a bad latch & won't stay closed.I'll down grade my product rating if I find any more defective cases.
I used this to connect my TV to a receiver across the room. It works great, producing quality video from the receiver and also from a regular laptop without any signal power issues. It's definitely at least 50 feet, too, which turned out to be quite a bit more than I needed. The only downside (and for some this might be an upside) is that the cable and/or the insulation is really thick; this makes it very visible when it is snaking around the edges of the room.As far as I can tell the construction is just fine; haven't had any issues with the end connections, and I've moved it around a bit since I got it.
For the price, this is a great deal. It's got great shoulder straps (very necessary), adequate internal padding, and many compartments for all of your digital gear.The only drawback is the lack of padding on the outer pockets. The non-branded version from. . . Targus(?). . . is the exact same bag plus the extra padding (for more $$$).Otherwise, this is a great bag that you can swagger around with that Canon logo to complete your Canon kit.
The Sportsuit Convertible allows me to purchase one case for several functions. I can use it during exercise and the same one to carry my iPod to the office in the rain and the same case at my desk. Simply, a handsome durable case.
I researched HD sets for quite a while before settling on this model from Samsung. I have to say it is a great option for people looking for a 50+" size screen that won't break the bank.This particular model has all the features you could want for a HD set that will last for a long time into the future. The 2 HDMI ports are great for the new video game systems coming out as well as the next-gen DVD formats. And the 1080p resolution will allow you to realize the full potential of everything as well. The price was really what sold me on it. Amazon was about 800 dollars cheaper than my local Circuit City! Add to that the fact that the shipping came a day earlier than expected and you can't go wrong.The picture looks great in 1080i over component cables from my cable box. It has more inputs than most people will know what to do with, And several features that allow the user to tweak video settings to get the best possible picture out of their set. The "Game" mode works particularly well at cleaning up in game images of the previous-gen systems (ie XBOX/PS2)The only reason I did not give it five stars is due to a whistling sound the set makes when it is off. It isn't constant but when it happens it is irritating if you're sitting in the same room as the set. I haven't tried to investigate whether this is a common occurrence or not. The performance of the set doesn't seem to be effected by it and since I'm hardly ever in the room and not watching TV it isn't the end of the world.Overall I would recommend this set or to anybody looking for a HD set with the features it offers.
I bought this player mainly to accompany me on 1 hour drive to work. The car kit worked great. This will amaze you. My cassette player will not play cassettes at all. However, when I plugged in the car kit "just for fun" the cd player worked...I was stunned. All I can say is that I was really excited. The player took a trip with me to work on the first day out of the box.It soon fell into the floor UP-SIDE-DOWN. It continued to play and did not skip. I have never seen a product work like this product does. The ESP really preforms.The only drawback that I can find on this machine is no titles on the display. That could make finding a song on a 100 mp3 cd kinda tedious but, hey it plays up-side-down!The other thing I found on the player was the buttons seem a bit "[less costly]" feeling. The whole player is made of a [less costly]feeling plastic. If I were upgrading this unit I would make the casing seem more durable. However, after all is said and done...it works.
There are no instructins of anykind or anything with this item, and it says it is also a 5 gig mp3 player, well it comes with no software or anything else. If all u want is speakers to plug in its your bag if u want more forget it
You can't find less expensive cables at the same quality than these. Needed to hookup several systems at a good distance.. no signal quality, these are really awesome. Gold-plated connectors won't corrode.
I was just about to spend over $3,000 to get the "Technology Package" added to a new Nissan Altima. All I really wanted was the GPS. As luck would have it, before buying the Nissan, I rented a car from Budget and asked for the GPS navigation system. It turned out to be this unit!I bought my own and I am very, very happy with it. It has all the features of systems like Hertz "Neverlost", it's easy to use, easy to connect and disconnect (one power cord) doesn't need an external antenna (even here in New York City). The more expensive Magellan unit I tried needed an external antenna to function reliably.Couldn't be happier.
This thing works great for six months, just like everyone else says, then just starts having all sorts of problems. It says "no disc", then "reading", then it says "open", but its closed, then its stuck reading "ch 003 ME". I just emailed cyberhome, and am still waiting for a response, so we'll see how this all pans out. But by the looks of everyone else, probably not so well. Can anyone say lawsuit....cause I smell one cooking. I'm not throwing out money without a fight. Anyway, DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!!
My e270 has been a mixture of the enjoyable and the frustrating...with a few changes this little gadget could be simply outstanding. Instead, the Sansa e200 series falls short of what it should be, but remains a good value for those with the technical savvy and patience to put up with it.For crying out loud, SanDisk, when are you going to support folders, or creating play lists on the fly? The e200 will organize your music for you, IF your tags are in order. You can create a "go list" list on the fly, but that's it. Your music (MP3, WMA or WAV only) can be browsed by artist, song title, album, genre and a "go list". There is another category, "my top rated", but if you rate your songs with the Sansa, it'll freeze... how much simpler life with the Sansa would be if there was support for folders or multiple play list creation.The list of EQ settings that the player ships with are also limiting...there is a custom EQ with the latest firmware, but it isn't as robust as the EQ choices on my older e140, and some users report that it's buggy. So far, I haven't had that problem. The sound is good, with good earphones. The earphones the e200 comes with have been relegated to under the pillow use by me...the ones I got with the old e140 were much better, and the Koss KSC75 clip-on's better yet.Video? Yep, but the MOV QuickTime format is as bloated as a beached whale. The bundled media converter will chop your video in to 10 minute chunks with iffy sound and in widescreen format. All this can be changed (except the MOV format) with some file editing, but why should a user have to dig through the anythingbutIpod forums to find this out? What could have been an outstanding feature with MP4 support is merely a novelty.Voice recording? Yes, in WAV format. You can record FM on the fly, (when is a Sansa player going to have AM support, anyway?) and there are photos with a slideshow function via the media converter.Left out of the package as of the 01.02.15A firmware- An alarm function and a sleep timer.The Sansa is fine with me from a control standpoint. The voice record button is placed where you can hit it by accident, the scroll wheel should be progressive, and the buttons around the wheel are hard to find with my fat fingers, but for something this size it's all livable. Battery life is as advertised, but you are a slave to your USB port unless you buy an aftermarket adapter. Don't lose the cable, its Sansa only.I enjoy my e270; the six gigs of storage, plus the expansion possible via micro SD are plenty for my use. A lot of the niggling problems I've encountered have been solved with the use of a good MP3 tag editor (MediaMonkey is great for this) and some searching through Sansa forums.
It is not actually a lens. It is just a round black metal thing with a mirror stuck sideways inside it. The name written on its box is more appropriate: it is a MIRROR ANGLE SCOPE. And remember: its ring is 58 MM! It does not come with any additional step down or step up rings. You have to purchase them yourself. My Sony Alpha 300 has a 55 ring thread, so I bought a 58 MM step up ring, and it works perfectly with this scope. It is a cheap accessory, but it does what it is supposed to do. Beware that it functions only with autofocus mode on. You could still use it with manual focus, but you have to use both hands to position the scope (which you can easily move around)and MANUALLY FOCUS your lens. It is troublesome! And, when you use autofocus, it keeps on turning up and down when it cannot autofocus. Make sure you shoot something which your lens can easily focus, then this scope will focus easily and does not move crazily. The good thing: it presents no picture distortion, which I like. But you have to move the scope a lot to adjust it to the right position to get the pictures you want. You can move it to different positions (left, right, up, and down) while you keep your camera lens in the same position. I like this thing for what it could give me: FUN!
I really liked this unit a lot when I first purchased it. I had some issues with the HDMI output and my Plasma screen being green but a power cycle always solved it. 6 months into owning it is when the real trouble started. In the middle of a movie suddenly the unit would freeze. No amount of voodoo would get it out of it's slumber. Unplugging was the only option. At this stage, it will only reliably play 1 out of 3 DVDs and won't even recognize some that it used to. This thing is being tossed in the can once I find a Non-LG replacement.
I ordered these off Amazon and received them after a couple of weeks. They came in the original "Sony" boxes so you may want to be home when they are delivered. Immediatly when I opened them I noticed the frame that holds the felt front covers was cracked. I went ahead and hooked them up to my Yamaha RX-V667 receiver and they sounded great! They were clear and undistorted at all volumes. Bass was good and clear. Yes, there probably are better sounding speakers out there BUT at this price they are best in class and would easily compete with the higher end speakers. Unless you just like spending alot of money for things go with these.Now about the felt frame issue. It is rather cheaply made, the plastic is pretty thin, that said it should hold up as long as you aren't messing with it all the time. It is the reason I gave the 4 star rating.I was hoping that Sony or Amazon would just send me a replacement frame (the speakers were flawless, undamaged). Sadly, that was not the case. Sony stated I would have to PAY to send BOTH speakers in for repairs to some place in Texas and the Sony "authorized" repair center stated that they don't fix speakers because they aren't a "serviceable" item. So I called Amazon, only option there is to return it as defective/broken, which is what I did since return shipping is free thru Amazon. They weigh about 80 pounds and wouldn't fit in my Civic so it ended up being quite the chore getting them to the UPS store, but overall Amazon's return process was hassle free.I requested an exchange, however Amazon has now posted that this "Item is Under Review and it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item" so I guess I am not alone.I believe the issue is the covers are attached to the speakers during shipping and fit very snugly in the box as they are shipped (from Sony or otherwise) as the heavy speaker pushes against the thin plastic frame it cracks under the weight. Just my theory, but it appears I am not alone in these woes.I have another set arriving Monday (I ordered 2) so fingers crossed that they are OK, I have my doubts.Waiting to see when Amazon is going to lift the "item under review" banner before I order more. I do intend on ordering replacements, they just sound to good for the price.***UPDATE 1/31***Well my second pair of these showed up yesterday, and they were flawless! What a relief! The foam packaging that Sony used was already cracked when I opened the box though, not really sure how that happened but I guess I won't question. I see the price has sky-rocketed for these since Amazon put them under review so I guess I'll hold off on ordering a replacement set for now. Sigh.One more comment on the quality of these...the plastic binding posts on the back of these seem a bit cheap to me, metal would have been better, but I guess they work.***UPDATE 2/11***Time for another update on the quality of these. Amazon lifted the "under review" status so I purchased another pair and they arrived last night, same issue as before, the frame on the felt cover was cracked. Appears that they were broken in the exact same spot as the pair before, so it must be a common problem. Once again the foam packaging was already cracked open when I opened the box. Sending back to Amazon for yet another replacement, I must really like these speakers for all this hassle. The new pair should arrive on the 20th...we will see how that goes.In the meantime the 30 day return policy on my receiver has lapsed, so I hope its working properly...I don't feel that I have had ample time to test it to my liking due to all this.***UPDATE 2/23***At last my replacement speakers arrived in good condition! They sound great, although with all the work that went on with doing 2 returns some of the excitement of hooking them up had lost its steam. I am happy with my purchase, and long term I walked away with great sound for a good price.
I bought this as a cheap way to protect myCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, and it does what its supposed to do. Fits securely and accepts the lens cap. I have not noticed any change in IQ.
I think that this is a great product. I just got this for my twelth birthday. This is amazing. Hotsync is a snap, the 2mb is plenty of memory and this thing is just easy to use. I am going to buy the palm portable keyboard. That should make input on the palm m100 about 10x easier. I can download plenty of things from the internet on to my palm so this is a great advantage. Haven't quite gotten the avantgo software to work yet, but everything else has been quite simple. I sort o got a head start on the graffiti handwriting which i can now write at an input at about 95% as fast as i normally write. and everyone in my family except for my mom has a iiixe a iiie or my m100. So if i want a program i can just have it beemed. this is a handy little gadget that i use for many different things from scheduling my baseball games to just writing down telephone numbers of friends. i dont know what that other 12 year old was talking about when he wrote his review. If you ask me you couldn't get somehing better. I like this product over the palm iiie that my brothers have because it is smaller so it fits into the palm of a smaller hand like mine and the round bottom fits the shape of your hand better than the straight bottom found on the 3 series. it was a close decision for me between this and the handsprin visor solo. Now i sort of regret that i didnt get the visor solo just because it has more accessories with the springboard module. I think right now that 2mb is enough but i really haven't had it for long enough to use up a lot of the memory. it is well priced i would say for 129 bucks, but if you look around on the internet at places like cnet and yahoo you can find it at a lower cost. don't fall for the vtech helio either that runs a pos os that there are like 10 apps for and th software has bugs in it. this is about all i could have asked for though and overall im very satisfied.
the item was very cheap and reliable. new charger for your DS for this cheap, dont waste your look at other site.
Like many others have said, my unit also has stopped showing the picture when playing a DVD using the coaxial cable. The sound still comes out, just now video signal.The vcr portion of the unit still works (audio and video).Piece of garbage, do not buy.
Have reinstalled camera four times and the only thing that works is the microphone. No picture. There is no help reading the manual or on the mini-installation disk. What a waste of time and money. This is a perfect example of "you get what you pay for".
i recieved this camera as a gift last year, and it broke/fell a few weeks ago, i contacted casio to get it fixed and they offered a upgrade- so i got that, and it was nothing like this camera. the placement of buttons, on this camera is perfect not to tightly packed, but not all over the place.the camera it self has a zillion options, so even for the novice photographer you can take some damn good photos.~ product came new, and shipping was on time/day early.
What a great buy! If you're in the market for a WEGA T.V or anything over 32 in you have to take a look at this set. I just bought one month ago and it's been everything I could have asked for. It's lighter than the WEGA, so it's easier to move and thinner so it's better for display. Despite all this it has a bigger screen and picture is great, unless you're watching 20 hours of TV you're not going to be able to tell the difference between this set and WEGA...
Huge screen, detailed directions, ease of use. These things are all there; HOWEVER, Cobra has not published a software update since August of 2006. Consequently, all of the directions are getting less and less accurate as time passes. I live in a city with lots of new highways, and you can't get around here at all with this GPS because it doesn't recognize any of the new roads. To choose now, I would choose a unit that updates automatically rather than waiting for the manufacturer to show some concern for the accuracy of its products.
I was heartbroken when Spectra PolaroidPolaroid Spectra Film Single PackCameras were discontinued. I've enjoyed using mine so much. But after a spell of non-use it began to develop kinks. Then I couldn't find film. Well, I've finally a good supply at good ol' Amazon and the price isn't unreasonable. Thanks again Amazon for being just where you're needed. I'll stick by you because you stick by me.
After reading through the reviews it appeared that most people purchased this item expressly for travel. My motivation was different. Setting up a wall mount flat screen TV, DVD, and cable box in the kitchen. Three plugs, two outlets! Needed something small enough to be as unobtrusive as possible but with extra access for the plugs. This is perfect! Also had a choice of white and black, bonus! And it's made by Monster, double bonus! Nice that someone has come up with a product like this. Of course buying it from Amazon made the process very easy. Shop, point, click, arrives two days later with Prime!
This is the first recorder I've ever bought and I'm very impressed with it! It's small enough it fits down inside of a shirt pocket. It has exceptional sound and I love all of it's features. I would recommend this recorder to anyone.
I have the iQue 3600 for over 3 years. It was the first PDA/GPS and the greatest headheld GPS back then. I boutht it when it was first introduced to the market. The one I have now is the second one. I dropped the first one to the floor by accident but I enjoyed it so much so bought a replacement. I have referred it to many friends in the past few years.Two improvments are needed on this GPS: 1)A brighter screen. It is not easy to read the screen during daytime inside a car. I noticed many newer GPSs have a much brighter screen. You can read them even under direct sunlight. 2) Voice announcement should include street name instead of simple "Turn left in 300 ft" type of announcement. Many new CPSs have this feature. Another note, the small capacity battery comes with the iQue does not last, therefore, don't count on a long usage if it is not plugged in. Also, it does not hold charge well after 9 months use. I replaced the origional one with a higher capacity battery. It is better now.The iQue 3600 is easy to use and is still a travel partner I can depend on. However, I look forward to a new one once it stops working.
I wouldn't recommend this software to anyone. Have had it for about 2 years now and still unable to properly draft a project. Very user unfriendly. After purchasing the program I tried to put a plan together just for my home to have for future upgrades to the structure. I had 90 day support they advertised and called to try to get the system down so I was familiar with working with it. I had read the book that came with it but was not very clear or structured as to how to begin and how to follow through the planning processes. After contacting the support folks they were very reluctant to provide answers to my questions always referring back to reading the book again that came with the program. I was expecting a much larger library of windows, doors, lights, electrical, etc and all fell very short of expectations of advertisements. Pictures represent all custom drawn windows lights etc. Save you money on this one your money could be better spent.
This is the first expansion card I've purchased for myPalm. Its everything I've anticipated. Its easy to insert,the memory access it fast.The price for the 64MB cards have come down alot. I'vetried to do research on the different brands of SD cards.I found more positive comments about Viking cards rather thanthe SanDisk card. I'm sure SanDisk work fine, but I've notread as many positive things about it.All things being equal. The Viking was a few dollars cheaper,and IMHO is a visually better looking SD card.
This is my second Pelican case product & I am super impressed by this one as well. Can definitely say that these cases can handle anything! Any weather, rocks, water, etc. Using the 1200 case for my Nikon D3100. It is the perfect fit for the camera with the 18-55mm lens attached to it. Room for another lens and for the battery charger. A lot of places online suggest the 1500 for the Nikon D3100, but there is a lot of wasted space in those if you don't have a flash accessory & zoom lens (plus they cost a bit more).
I ordered this Z22 a little over a year ago. I really like it, especially when I keep it updated and actually use it. It's nice to have a calendar I can carry with me at all times and easy access to my address book. It's great to send myself appointments from my work calendar to my home calendar and vice versa, then sync them together for my sanity. The battery life is GREAT. Very impressive!I highly recommend the Krusell Handit Multidapt Leather Case for Palm Z22. I bought the PALM 3257WW Palm Z22 Everyday Case for this when I bought it and thought it was really a hassle to have to unzip the case and take out the Palm everytime I wanted to use it. The Krusell is much more user-friendly and looks a lot nicer.
Maybe I'm missing the boat on this, but I don't see what everyone else is so geeked about with these. I gave them a shot, based on all the positive reviews, but now I see what the few complaints were about. The bass response is somewhat feeble. I watched the instructional video, and jammed these things as far as I could into my ears. I experimented with every size insert, but at best, they sounded the same as my Sony MDR-EX71SLA earbuds, which are about one-fifth the price, and require far less effort to insert into your ears. I couldn't justify spending that much money on something that didn't sound any better. Maybe my ears just aren't 'sophisticated' enough, or the music I listen to doesn't do justice to the greatness of these headphones, but to me, they're not worth the price.
These are the old fashion robust and shiny slot covers. Since I have been around for a while now :-) these reminded me of the ones used on the original IBM PCs back in the 80s (chromed ones). I got 10 and once I saw them I ordered a handful more.
Second review for me. What I thought was a descent product, turns out to be a inferior piece of junk! It works when it wants to....
AVOID this device at all costs- it is a nightmare if you want to use it with Vista or on a network and the support is even worse. HP has trully failed its customers with this one
perfect,, i like this item and thanks seler good worki have the pest from this colection really,, thanks seler
Hi!I have obtained pair of PR1100 for about $65 via eBay few weeks ago. Because I've read that Cobra antennas are not very good I have done little modification - I have installed a socket for removable antenna (simply using glue). Instead of small 7cm lengh Cobra antenna I installed 5/8 selfdone telescopic antenna. In full size it has about 37cm and in short size it is about 14cm. Before giving detailed data about range few remarks about features:- PR1100 seems to be PR950 with compass installed (the same circuit board - only compass module installed)- compass - rather toy (only 8 positions - N, NW, W, ...) - for the difference in price between PR950 and PR1100 Cobra could install full 360deg compass I think- vibra aler, bells, memory, scann - very usefull- VOX - super - I will use it as baby-phone- sound quality - very good - if You plug in simply walkman earphones and Your wife is wispering to You when You are walking along beach is amaizing experience :)- charg socket - very usefull but it takes long time to charge bateries- assuming that Cobra gave 2W output power on 4 1.5V bateries (6V) installing 4 rechargable bateries (1.2V) gives 4.8 V (80%). So the power is about 64% (1.3W)- power indicator is very fine but using rachargable batteries You can see that indicator shows 4 dashes and few minutes later 1 and radio displays &quot;battery low&quot; - but it is common rachargable batteries parameterSo now about tests:- I did it on the Polish seaside - my wife with my 8 months old son were standing on the little hill in town Wladyslawowo and me with my father were driving along cape Hel - all test were done with me standing by the water - so there were no obstacles - only water. Wether - a little bit foggy- 1st point was about 3.8km - short antennas and low power gave 1 dash, long antennas and low power 2, and long antennas and high power 3 dashes on level indicator- 2nd point was in town Chalupy 6.5km - long antenna and high power 2 dashes (in car 0 dashes - only antenna icon was blinking)- 3rd point was near town Kuznice - 10km - long antenna, high power - 1/2 dashes- 4th point was neat town Jastarnia - 15km - long antenna, hing power - 0/1 dash- the last point was behind Jastarnia - 18km - no response from my wife - but the was obstacle (small headland) and my wife complained that radio showed battery low.- probably max range (using range extender button - removing squelch) is about 20kmOn the beach - 3km - long antennas, high power - radio showed 1/2 dashes - I had no force to walk farther with my son sitting on m shoulders :)In the city - difficult to say - because each building changes the range extremly - for example, when my wife is sitting in our flat on 3rd floor, the windows are situated on East/West walls and I'm in the park which is on the south we can achieve only 1.2km. Now I'm thinking about installing outdoor antenna.In few words - I recommend this radio!regardsMarekPS. Thanks to my wife Beata who has to survive with my hobby :)
Really handy for those long exposure's. It works as advertised. Make sure you go into the Nikon menu's to activate the remote control, if you don't do this it won't work and you will get frustrated and possibly write a bad review, which would be unwarranted, as this thing works great.
The new small iPod Shuffle is outstanding! It does everything they said it would do. And the footprint is wonderfully small. The 2nd generation of the Shuffle is great. I especially like the small size for travel and working in the yard. And the price is really economical for what you get!! Can't go wrong here!
I have a blue color bag for more than 10 years. Bought it from B&H.; While I have had many alternatives, I have used this the most. Design is functional. I like the low profile design, which is not eye-catching. It balances well on the side. The buckles work properly.I do have three major issues.1. the workmanship is not the highest. I have to manually cut some threads here and there. The seams do not always look professional.2. the rubber lines underneath the shoulder belt disappeared after a couple of years of use. I wish it could have lasted longer.3. the shoulder belt is a bit narrow for a full day use, especially if you carry some heavy gears.All in all, a satisfactory purchase, despite the high price and not-the-best workmanship.
Item works as expected - no problems with shipping. Everything worked out just fine. Crossover cable looks exactly as the picture shows and is about 8" long total.This adapter can be used e.g. to connect two computers directly via Ethernet port using a standard Ethernet cat5 cable and this adapter. NOTE: As the title suggests, Tx and Rx are crossed! This is not an extension of any kind!
I bought this item to mount my Beltronics Vector 955 radar detector, instead ofEscort 0010027-1 Supercup Windshield Mount (Black)due to the negative reviews on it. I'm very pleased with the item. It is better than I expected it would be for the price (it even came with velcro, an alcohol swab to clean the mounting locations, and adhesive backed metal strips if you're mounting a magnetic GPS antenna or something similar).As some of the other reviewers mentioned, you can't really mount a radar detector on it in the normal upright position. I don't see this as a big issue, as I just turned it upside down, and mounted it at the top of the winshield where the radar detector has a better "view" anyway. It doesn't seem to be able to stay stuck if part of it is on the little black dots at the edge of the windshield, but I doubt any suction cup would be able to. On clean glass it sticks extremely well. I put a considerable amount of weight on it to test it out, and could not get it to come off. The adjustment for the angle of the platform has little notches, which prevent it from falling out of adjustment once tightened down.Pros:-Inexpensive (half the price ofEscort 0010027-1 Supercup Windshield Mount (Black))-Sticks very well-Works with radar detectors-Keeps angle as adjusted without slippingCons:-Slightly "taller" than expected
Love the Microsoft Natural MultiMedia Keyboard. At the top, you push a button to start music playing, call up documents, mail, etc. There's even a volume regulator within a finger span reach. I've gotton lazy, and I love it! The only improvements could be a 2nd usb port that another MS model has, but I wouldn't give up my keyboard-I lay a gel wrist rest and just drop my hands down for stress-free typing! Try one in the store--you'll either love it or hate it--it seems to be a quick reaction. I agree with an earlier comment about the touch of typing on the Elite natural model--it's type touch is softer, while this MultiMedia model is crisp. If you like your gadgets, this one is for you!! PS the blue is true medium blue at the top--if you're color coordinating, this can be difficult.
I was worried that I could have gone without buying the Image Stabilizer. I was not after I realized how well this camera took action shots. I have tried to mess around with the manual settings to get the best picture for action shots, but found that Auto mode worked best for that even though it forces a flash when I don't want to sometimes.The viewfinder I can see would be useful if the battery life was short, but it proved to last a good 2 days of partying. I wish that there was a bigger screen like the SD630 with the Image Stabilization (The battery life might get worse but I would guess that it would be enough for a full day session which is sufficient for me) because after the 4 months I have owned this camera, I haven't used the viewfinder once.Conclusion: I love this camera because of ease to take great action shots without having to mess with the settings too much (leaving it in Auto). It's not the smallest camera out there, but fits in my jeans pockets no problem. With the price it is going for now, I think it probably would be worth it to go with this model instead of the IS SD800. (That is unless you frequently blow up your pictures to a poster) Great camera!
Good price, good quality. Just wish I had gotten a longer length, it turned out I needed more than I thought.
While the black levels of this unit aren't stellar, I have not found it to be a problem in practice (200+ hrs) due to the high brightness.Considering the resolution and detail offered by this model it is great value. Compared to rear projection or flat panel simply outstanding value. The only downside experienced is the moderately high black levels - but nothing to the point I'd spend much more on to rectify.This projector is insanely bright allowing viewing with room lights on. I only wish they were able to offer a lower lamp setting to both increase the lamp life and darken the blacks a notch. I received a 76 inch screen with the unit, but I get better contrast using a off-white textured wall. Very cool as this makes the setup quite discrete.By using a wall bracket to mount at ceiling level I simplified the mounting installation while giving equivalent results. Sitting directly below the projector about 10 feet from the screen/wall the picture is great at widest zoom, the screen door effect is barely perceptible and even then only in washed-out bright scenes, and the fan noise is noticeable but by no means intrusive. I have this connected to a laptop through VESA. I wouldn't recommend using the projector to do upconversion or deinterlacing - treat this as a simple monitor and you will get amazing results.Coupled with a logitech 5500 surround speaker system this unit gives a true movie theatre experience at a small fraction of what could be spent to achieve similar results. Don't forget the $300 power and video cables :-PCons:Proprietary M1 connector is someones idea of a bad joke. A decent cable should be included.I initially had the unit overheat a couple of times but this was probably due to sligthy constricted air circulation - let this puppy breath.
I looked at alot of 21&quot; monitors before I settled on this one and I have to say that I am extremely pleased with it. I looked at both trinitron and diamondtron monitors and didn't like what I saw at all. I use trinitron monitors at school on a regular basis and have never gotten used to the lines running across the screen 1/3 from the top and bottom. Aside from the &quot;grille lines&quot; I found the colors were too vivid and true whites seemed to have a slight reddish brown hue to them. So I knew I wanted the best shadow mask monitor I could find. This is it. While the picture isn't truly flat, the screen is; if you sit too close you can see the curve of the picture but as long as you sit 12&quot; from the screen you will see a crisp, flat image, and the colors are wonderful. The picture gets a 5 star rating, the monitor overall gets 4 stars because of 2 things; 1 the cord that connects to the computer is permanently connected to the back of the monitor. This is bad because if the cord breaks you need a new monitor. 2. This thing is HUGE!!! The footprint isn't any bigger than that of my old 21&quot; but the height is, if you have a computer cart like me with a shelf over the top of the monitor you will need 30&quot; plus to fit it in. In short, great monitor but now I need a new desk!
I guess it's nice to have an extra one. It would have been nice if the ad for the lens had said one was included. It's possible that maybe after installing my wife's under cabinet TV with baling wire because the nuts broke loose from the cabinet top and requiring a number of beers to compose myself and be able to ignore her nibs, I misread the ad. The lens also came with a case which I also did not notice in the ad and ordered separately. Anyone one want to buy a lens hood, case and pair of 34mm filters, none of which I need for any of my my lens'. They're going for 25%off--what a deal.
This portable is a real gem. Switching is not without effort, however. The Mac OS does things differently than the Windows world. Spend the time and effort learning how to do things diffferently and better and your computing world will be forever improved. Hint: get the &quot;Missing Manual - Panther edition&quot; by D. Pogue and use it. Also, calibrate the screen and battery following purchase and perform routine maintenance activities on the system to remain trouble-free. After almost 20 years in the PC world, I may never buy a WinPC again.
I purchased this as a replacement for my Canon Powershot A90 which was stolen.I am completly blowen away by the quality and detail in my underwater macro work with this camera. My only complaints are the underwater housing does not allow you to use the manual focas feature and the canon underwater setting is totally useless in the Pacicic Northwest due to the water being green not blue. However with a good light and the proper settings this is not a problem.I would highly recommend this camera for underwater use with the Canon housing. On land it is equally impressive. Short of a full blowen SLR you won't find another digital that takes better shots
I bought this unit to replace an HP PSC 2410 all-in-one, which was having random errors and print quality problems.The top feeder on this unit is a nice improvement in copying and sending faxes. The scanner software installed and works without any problem on my Windows Vista system.
I was able to run this behind two couches and a tv, so essentially a well hidden cable from my laptop to the tv.It worked great initially, and had I written the review right then, would have been 5 stars.However, after using it once for a few hours to watch some Hulu, I came back to it a few days later, and found the sound cable ran next to it buzzed, and the picture flickered a great deal.Did some testing, and it looks like the cable just isn't shielded very well. Lots of interference, I'm looking for a new solution for my "long distance computer to tv" needs.
When I first saw the ANC7's I was very skeptical of their quality and performance, seeing as I had never heard them in person. When I finally got these headphones I was absolutely amazed at how good the noise canceling worked and more specifically, how good they sounded. All the audio is crystal clear, and sounds even better with the Active Noise canceling on. I've used these headphones everywhere from planes to noisy lounges and each time they cut our roughly 80-85% of the dull roar in the background.I compared these to the Bose Quietpoint headphones for some time and I really thought this pair of headphones was better for two reasons. First being that on the Bose headphones, if the AAA battery dies, so does the music. On the Audio Technica's I just flip the ANC off and continue listening to my music. The second reason I thought these beat out the Bose, was on sound clarity. I felt that these headphones had more depth in the highs and mids, though the Bose did have better bass and lows. Overall, this is a great product and I recommend it to all.
Wire became loose at the plug and they don't work after a month of use. Maybe it's time to invest in some good ones.
I bought this mini system for my bedroom, it works and sounds great. I love the bass boost feature and the digital sound control. It has a great sound in a small to midsize room and the system and speakers are small fit on a shelf easily.
I don't know who makes GoVideo, but these players are wonderful until they go belly-up, which usually doesn't take long. The image quality is adequate for on-the-go viewing, but the sound needs amplification, so buy headphones with an amplifier. If you're in the back seat of a car, you'll need a jacket to toss over your head and the unit to see the screen. I took very good care of mine, but all I get now is a blue screen that says "Loading." It no longer plays, but it was nice to use at the library or to hook up to a friend's television on occasion.GoVideo and its look-alikes have a nice price, but components don't hold up. My mother is giving me hers since she never uses it, but I don't expect it to hold up any better.On the plus side, they make excellent targets at 100 yards with the silver finish, but I'll probably take mine to a crowded area, leave it on a table and watch someone steal it. At least I'll get some entertainment and some exercise running after someone yelling "Thief!" It may even scare them straight.
I generally have a very hard time wearing headphones for more than an hour without my ears getting unbearably sore. But I wear these headphones for 20-40 hours/week with no discomfort. The swivel clips are a nice feature. The sound quality is fine for my purposes, and they have been durable for over a year. Great product!
Good bag, I am really happy with it and using it from last 4 months, it has lots of space to fit in all my stuffs and very comfortable to carry.
I installed this on my 93 Mazda Rx7 and it is two pieces that snap together well they don't stay together. I had to glue them together and now it fits correctly
Okay, so these aren't the most expensive ear buds, so you get what you pay for (in general) and what you get here are some very mediocre-sounding buds. They sound no better than the "stock" buds you get with many mp3 players.I've used less-expensive Sony earbuds a couple of decades ago that cost far less and sounded way better. I am accustomed to good 'phones (I love my Grados when I'm not concerned about portability or sound leakage), have been an audiophile for around four decades, and listen to a wide variety of musical genres.Now, obviously, these being "in-ear" buds, fit/position is critical, particularly for bass. Having rather large ear canals (apparently) the largest adapter for these still leaked too much for any bass response, so I "hacked" (both figuratively AND literally!) a pair of those large, orange foam earplugs, since I know they DO fit my canals, so that the buds would fit through them, while creating the requisite seal. I STILL could hear only upper bass, so I think it's a weakness in the drivers themselves. They now sit in a drawer.Meanwhile, I happened on a clearance of last year's version (I think) of "Skullcandy's" "Smokin' Buds" and tried them out, and, man, they fit my ear fine right off (the largest size adapter, natch) AND they have true deep bass, not over-emphasized, but right down into the lowest decades, along with decent mids and highs, so if you're considering these Sony's, I highly recommend Skullcandy's product instead, and they're actually cheaper! They are a steal, really, (guess in this case you actually get MORE than you pay for). Take a PASS on the Sony's!There! Glad I got that off my chest...!
We purchased this so we could use our laptops on the trip to Disney and back. It worked just fine- cord was long enough that it even reached the back seat of the mini-van. Had no trouble at all. Part that sticks out from your lighter space a little bulky, but other than that wouldn't change anything.
We really enjoy this product. My husband recently moved from Illinois to Ohio and has found the TomTom is a great gadget
This is my second WRT54GL and it was an easy buy after my positive experiences with the first one. The original was flashed with DD-WRT v23 and it has been up and running without fail for over a year and a half (just upgraded it to v24 with no problems). Even if you're not into changing the firmware don't bother with the included software as it's garbage. Instead, hook your computer up with the included lan cable, type 192.168.1.1 and configure the router appropriately.As other reviewers have stated DD-WRT and other third party firmware add greater functionality to the router and are highly recommended. Do a google search "for how to flash the wrtgl with dd-wrt firmware" and you'll find a great visual guide for flashing the router at M&L; Adventures. IMPORTANT - make sure you use the micro or mini version of DD-WRT the first time you flash it as the latest linksys firmware does not allow flashes over 3MB. Once you've flashed the router with the mini DD-WRT then you can apply the regular flash DD-WRT v24(5/24/08) std. If you apply the standard without first applying the micro/mini you'll brick the router (I did it twice before figuring out the sequence). You can recover the router but it's a pain. Download latest linksys firmware and get tftp2.exe (google it) to load original firmware back onto router.I am using my second router as a repeater bridge (DD-WRT functionality) to extend the range of my wireless network. Can't stand having a PS3 with limited connectivity. I am now able to effectively stream Netflix and Hulu to my PS3 using Playon server software. Yeah.Overall, this is a rugged dependable router that is inexpensive and supported by free third party firmware that further enhances its capabilities.
I like the cap design, and how you have a place to put it when you have the reader plugged in. It works perfectly with 2gb and 4gb media. I'm guessing it will work with 8gb and higher, but I have yet to get media that large. Anyway, it is saving tons of battery life for my camera!
I was a but concerned over a couple of the reviews regarding battery malfunctions, but this player turned out to be terrific. I've had zero issues and the battery charge lasts long enough to complete a movie (or two, depending on length). I also didn't expect to get as many accessories for the price paid. Altogether a great value.Here is a tip. Because this is a tablet style, you need to take care to not scratch the screen. Either get a felt type drawstring bag to store the player in, or turn it BACKWARDS in the viewing case to protest your screen quality.
I upgraded to the logitech 1000 from the logitech 890. I was not really impressed. If you don't like the 890, you won't like the 1000.1. The software, which is the same as the 890, requires you to connect to the internet each and every time you want or need to update the remote. I guess this is a small issue but I paid a lot of money for this I want the software on my computer to use when I want to and also I don't like the idea of telling someone on the internet every piece of equipment in my house. (Ok, I know not a big deal, but i do wonder why I get so much junk mail for things.) I guess the main reason is with as many companies going under these days, if they fold you won't be able to update or even change anything on your remote. Since you have to connect to the company even to refresh your software. (which is quite often!).2. Poor layout. to even turn the lights up or down I have to switch the page three times. They need to offer more of a custom layout like other remotes do.3. The buttons seem odd for a touch screen. It seems as though there are only certain hot spots for the buttons and you can't move them or change them very much.4. The remote was kind of glitchy. I had to reload the programing several times just to use it.Overall its a good idea, but they just didn't take it far enough for the price. I do however still like the 890, I did finally get used to it, yes it did take awhile, but now I do like it. Even though a couple of buttons don't work I switched back to my 890 and returned the 1000. I'm hoping that they will come out with new programing for it and offer what other remotes do in that price range.
After reading the reviews, I decided to give the Sure E3C a chance. I was comparing with models from Shure, Sony & B&O.; What sold me on Shure was the Fit Kit that allows you to get as good of a fit as possible. If you've owned many in-ear models, you know how awful it is if the fit is wrong. If it doesn't seal in your ear, you get no bass. If it is too tight it sounds like you are listening to a boombox in a dumpster. I tried many of the fits and ended up preferring the foam that you pinch and insert into your ear. The foam expands conforming to your ear canal for an exceptional fit.For those of you, like me, that can't wait to get things out of the box and play, do yourself a favor and begin with the yellow foam. Even if it is not the best, it will be very close and you can immediately respect these headphones and not regret the $ (Because the are expensive) you spent on them. After the foam, start trying on the others for comparison.If you have found your way to this page, chances are you take audio quality seriously. I am not a professional musician, DJ'ing doesn't make the grade, but I have owned some very pricey, if not high quality, over the ear headphones. I need to hear the bass beats as cleanly as possible.The problem with over the ear phones is that they are far too bulky for the iPod nano commu-tainment world we live in. I needed something with accurate sound reproduction and enough bass to at least crisply preview songs on the run. Unfortunately, sales people aren't too cool about taking in-ear phones for a quick test drive before buying, so you might have to go out on a limb and pick based on reviews, like I did.These are expensive, but to me worth every penny. They have extraordinary sound reproduction and plenty of bass. And if you are wondering, you can EQ your device to boost the bass with little added distortion. No regrets here.
Bought three of them and so far so good, all three of us are using it and like the way it fits.
I just got done reading all the bad reviews that this laptop has gotten from "IT" experts. After two years, I have not had one issue with this laptop and I use it for hours daily. Keyboard works well, screen is nice and bright with no fading or bad spots. I did purchase a docking station and dock it nightly with no issues as well. My wife has an older Vaio as well and we have had no issues at all with their laptops. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Sure, you can go and get a Toshiba for $400 to $600 dollars now a days with double the RAM and triple the hard drive, but I will stick with Sony for my computing needs.
I almost gave up trying to get this to work then I found a patch from microsoft that I needed to install. After that it worked fine.
I am a student and was looking for an affordable, functional camera bag for a digital SLR. I decided to go for this due to its size/price ratio - and am quite happy with the buy! The bag is not as dull as it looks in the picture, is well made, has ample padding , and has adjustable partitions inside (which was not mentioned in the description). Needless to say, the camera fits easily with enough room for accessories like flash, charger, 2 more lenses.
I got mine at walgreens one night in a rush because my phone was dead and i didnt have a charger because of verizon selling me the wrong one. Worked great at first. The more i use it the slower it charges. In 2 hours ive gotten 20% of a charge. The blackberry microusb charger amazon sells for $4.50 can get me around 80% in the same amount of time.
I was looking for a solution for an S-10 regular cab. When I first stumbled across the Kenwood I was hesitant about it's capabilities but decided to take a gamble. This unit has proven to be more than adequate for my needs. Granted I don't need to move a lot of air as the cab of the S-10 is pretty small, and this sub has plenty of oomph. I really like the remote for adjusting on the fly. I originally had the unit located directly behind my side of the bench seat, and although the back massage was an extra benefit, I did decide to move into the center so I could still store some things back there. The only con I have so far with it, is the placement of the fuse. I feel this connector should be reversible so that the fuse can be placed near the unit, rather than up by the deck. Having to pull the interior apart again to change the fuse will be a minor inconvience, but a pain in the butt nontheless. Overall great sub for a limited interior that should satisfy the need for lowend definition, and at around 150.00 to 200.00 not that much of an investment.
These headphones suck! End of story. The Sony's they replaced were blown but they had a rich base sound, were comfortable and stayed in your ear. I bought these on a budget and am happy to say Ill be 4 bucks richer next trip to walmart. These are just crap. The foam padding easily tears, constantly falls off and is REQUIRED to stand having these in your ear. You will spend more time fiddling with them they you will listening. Even when you are listening I describe the sound as, granny, tinny and flat not to mention that they consume way to much power so the volume has to be cranked to get even a normal volume, not an efficient use of the battery on your poor player. Lifetime warranty? WHY BOTHER! These are horrible sounding and feeling. Stay away even for $4 you will be disappointed. These make a poor compliment to my Panasonic MP3 cd player, ill stick with the original headphones that came with the cd player amd are much better sounding. Spend the money on some Sony's your ears will thank you lal the way around.....PSIll keep you posted about what Koss has to say about this pair....Recommend?NO NOT EVER FOR ANY PRICE
The case is nicely made and fits the camera well, The battery is nice to have as a backup. BE SURE TO BUY AND ACCEPT ONLY A FACTORY SEALED UNIT, THE NUMBER OR COUNTERFEIT BATTERYS OUT THERE IS ASTOUNDING. My first purchase was not directly from amazons own warehouse and I found the box open and a substitute battery, not genuine Sony, in the box. I returned the unit at my expense and got a refund. The next purchase came directly from Amazon and the new packaging is a bubble pack, easies to detect opened merchandise.For info on how to tell a couterfeit battery go to the Amazon help pages for an informative site.... Basic clue; the genuine battery box has heat embosed lettering on the case, the counterfeit has laser printed lettering.From now on I will only buy these items directly from Amazons own warehouse, the counterfeit battery came from an Amazon merchant who claimed ignorance but quickly gave a refund, less a return fee, when challenged on the battery.
Product only took 7 days to receive after order. And came with adapter. Works like it should. Got it for great price thanks.
The negative holder is invaluable and should have been included with the scanner. Well worth the small investment spent.
I was too poor to pay for an expensive computer and too impatient to wait for a Dell to be delivered, so I bought a Compaq Presario. It was one of the worst choices I've ever made. The computer is slow, slow, slow--and right after the guarantee expired, everything that could go wrong, did. First, my keyboard started having trouble, and one entire line of the keyboard died: so I had no `9,' `o,' `l' or periods.Then the computer stopped charging. First I thought it was the charger, so I got a new one. Nothing. Then I was told it was the battery. I got a new one. Still not working. So now I have a computer that has no power, all my information is stuck in my dead laptop, and I have made a resolution to never, ever, buy any product from Compaq.
Live TVPeople mention the problems with the TIVO not being designed to turn off. For my purposes though the problem is that the recording of Live TV can not be turned off. This records up to 30 minutes of whatever channel is on. This happens 24hours a day.I tested the electricity use and it is 25 watts (kilo?). At night the only thing that can compete with this is our fridge or humidifier but they are doing something useful. It is probably much larger than the sum of all the little things you have going on in the house (phones charging, clocks, all the glowing LED's...). Plus there is the wear on hard drive and the noise.RecommendationsI never found the recommendations useful. They seem mostly genre based. For example, if you like the Office then you must like other sitcoms so you get Will and Grace and Scrubs. If you like lost then you'll like any show with islands or aliens. For our watching it didn't turn out this way. We like Lost and the Office because (in our opinion) they're good not because they are in a genre. TIVO doesn't seem to be able to match us up with other people that have an overall similar taste.The good stuffIt's very easy to use. It runs itself. There are a staple of shows and a wishlist or two which keep it so there is always something to watch.
I ordered the TuneJuice 2 for my iPod Touch. The product literature says that in addition to many other devices it supports the iPod Touch. Instead of the TuneJuice 2 they sent me the TuneJuice (1 I guess)its literature does not include the iPod Touch as one of the devices that it supports. It supports many other devices and iPods but not the Touch. I filled out the return form and pointed out their error for sending me the wrong equipment. The return procedures are automated and they said that they would send me the correct device. Once again I received the same wrong device. I called customer support and they argued with me that the equipment I received supported iPods. They didn't understand the concept that all iPods are not the same and said that they would not refund the money. It wasn't until they finally understood that what I ordered is not what I received. They said that since systems were automated that I probably wouldn't receive the right piece of equipment so they credited my account. It was a real pain in the buttocks dealing with customer service. So I never received this device.
This can be used for a small watt amp to push some tweeters or small full range speakers. Do yourself a favor and don't use this thin power wire for a sub amp. Especially a D-Class amp, like I tried to do. It just doesn't deliver the current that large amplifiers need. It's affordable, shipped fast, and the kit had all the wires and accessories for a clean install, but it's best if you use a small amp.
It's shocking that such a great product has such a major flaw, but I do want to say first and foremost that this remote is ingenious. It takes a bit of persistence to get the programming options right and some portions of the interface are a little quirky but once you've got a setup that works it does the work of 5-6 different remotes.That's the good news. The charging cradle issue that you'll see if you click on the "one star" reviews is very, very real. What's inexcusable is that ALL of these remotes plug into a usb port by design, so theoretically they could get charged via usb but I guess Logitech didn't think anybody would want or need to do that. FAIL. As for the cradle itself, it's just a stupid design: it relies on contacts on the remote and the cradle that have to make perfect contact in order to charge. Whether it makes good contact or not is a crap-shoot and over time it just gets worse and worse. Sometimes it just won't hook up, other times you put it on and it starts charging right away. The worst is when it's between the two because every time the remote connects or disconnects from the charger it beeps. Super annoying, not to mention that when it's exhibiting this behavior it's NOT charging.I've owned a couple generations of Harmony remotes and while the functionality has steadily improved the charging cradle remains the same. I guess the good people at Logitech are not reading these forums. Maybe they should.
I looked at every device out there. I wanted my music, video and FM radio in that order. Size and weight were the most important issues for form factor. The screen for video is small but is actually quite sharp and it's very easy to use but the big thing is I can, and do, take it everywhere and don't notice it. I can even put it in my jeans watch pocket or running pants or just hang it around my neck. This thing is awesome, I'm a huge fan of this device and I've had it for several months now, no complaints.
This is a great camera for anyone to use. Its very simple to set up and use, so even the people who just bought their first digital camera can use it with ease. It also allows you to "mess around" with the settings if your a more advanced user. The flash works great. A great feature that this camera has is the option to change the type of picture you want. You can change the settings so you can take still portrait shots, kid & pets shots for moving targets, foliage, beach shots in bright sunlight, take great pics of fireworks, and more. This is a great camera if your a amatuer photographer that just takes pictures at special events for some memories, or if your an advanced photographer looking to take some killer pictures.
I have told dozens of people this is the best investment I made in 2006. I am an actor and singer and using this digital voice recorder is so easy! I am able to learn my scripts and lyrics much quicker than with a standard tape recorder. Everyone should have one! With just one easy step -you can connect the voice recorder to your PC and create a rehearsal CD in less than 5 minutes! Awesome!!!!!
11/21/07I like the keyboard and mouse. I'm used to seeing the "Cap" light on in the corner on the keyboard. It's not there.........when you hit the "Cap Lock" it comes up on the monitor......but if I'm in a hurry, I tend to forget that the "Caps" are still on. I'll adjust eventually. I haven't had time to figure out all of the other functions on the keyboard yet, but I will.It's a soft and easy keyboard with no reflective qualities and the mouse is great!
I have many CF memory cards around and the NEX is the only player that uses this cheap and expandable medium. The sound is also rich and deep. The FM however does not have very good reception. Overall, I think this player is great.
OK, I have had this little camera for two years now and here is what I think:Pros:Good shooting ModesQuality PrintsPlenty of Options for PicturesFast on and OffGood FocusNot Battery powered (yes, this is a pro, cameras EAT batteries)Cons:View screen is too small to be very usefulVideo quality not greatZoom a little underpoweredMenus a bit confusing (even after a couple of years)Overall: A good first camera. When a twelve-year-old begs for a digital camera, this is the one for them! Not for experienced photographers, but it does well enough for day-to-day uses. Great value for the money!
I have had this system plus an extra satellite for about a week now. It lives up to all the promises of the description. It was extremely simple to set up. I had it all going in less than 10 minutes. I am very satisfied with the sound, however, my expectations were very reasonable there. The satellites plug into any outlet, and can either hang from the outlet or you can extend the built in power cord to put them on a shelf. I have the base in my kitchen and the satellites in the living room and a bathroom on another floor. The sound is fine. It is great to wander around the house listening to the same music. My IPod controls the whole system, so it will do anything my IPod will do. It was extremely simple to set up the base where I can easily reach it, so I don't expect to use the remote. After all, I will be taking my IPod out all the time, so the base can't be on a high shelf anyhow.No additional setup is required to just unplug a satellite and move it to another location or room. No setup is required to get the base to transmit to the satellites. The buttons are few, easy to understand and easy to operate.I haven't tried it with anything but my IPod, but it has an aux plug/port to hook up another source, like a computer. However, the IPod Dock will not work with an IPhone.Each satellite has a volume control on its top, so it is easy to adjust when plugged into the wall.Well, it delivers everything it promises. I might have preferred a system where the base did not have speakers, but those systems were much more expensive, with poor to modest reviews, and still did not have all the features I wanted.I would recommend this without reservations to anyone who includes "simple" as part of their needs.The only reason I am not getting two more satellites now, for the full complement of four, is that it is too easy to move the satellites. If I need to change the rooms they are in (such as changing from personal listening to a party) it is a few minutes effort.Lastly, the price must have just come down, because I got the base plus one satellite for about $150.00. This system was much better priced than my second best choice.
I was very happy with my purchase, and even more happy with the price that I paid for it. I have been looking for this battery and was told that it was going to cost me almost $200. The price was great and I am very pleased with my purchase.
was not impressed at all by this product,very slow connection and won't work on wall sockets that are too far away from my xbox.
I like everything about it except the speakers distort horribly if you turn the volume up. I read reviews that indicated distortion at high volume, and I would expect distortion because of the speaker's small size, but these speakers seem to do it excessively. Sometimes the volume level needed to eliminate distortion is not adequate enough to be heard clearly. I only recommend these speakers because I'm not sure better ones are on the market, considering the few options available for people in the market for bluetooth speakers.
I needed more reach than 400mm gave on my EOS 1D, so I purchased Canon's 500mm f/4L IS three years ago. It's incredibly sharp out to the corners at f/4. With bird and mammal portraits, you see every feather, every hair.The lens is light enough to use on a Wimberley Sidekick. Some claim to be able to handhold it, but I think its eight-plus pound weight is a bit much for that. I carry mine in a long lens case with backpack harness from Kinesis Gear.This lens' image stabilization works very well. I've used it on a tripod with one-second shutter speeds and good telephoto technique, and gotten sharp, publishable images.With an EOS 1D or 1Ds, lens and camera are rain-proof in mild storms.I also got mine through Adorama, and had no problem with delivery or post-sale advertising.If you buy one expensive long lens for wildlife, choose this one.
The 6-outlet Tripp Lite InternetOffice500 uninterruptiple power supply performs as advertized. It was delivered promptly, intact and in working order. This was a quite satisfactory purchasing experience.
This product has worked very well for me. I use it with a 30" Masterbuilt Electric Smoker, and the ET-73 smoker probe is far more accurate than the one on the smoker. The cooking temp reported by the MES can be off by as much as 30*, but this thermometer lets me know exactly where the cooking temp is. It also does a great job of reading the meat temp and displaying both of them largely enough that they can both be read from a distance.I only have 2 complaints: (1) you have to open the battery compartment on the transmitter to turn it on, and (2) the transmitting range isn't very good. It won't even go into the kitchen from the garage with only one wall/door in the way. I've seen some mods online to add an antenna to the receiver to increase its range, but I'm entirely too lazy and unskilled to try that.So I've knocked off one star because of these two things, but I otherwise love this product. It is very accurate and extremely helpful.
I wasn't sure of the quality based on it's reasonably low price but it is a solid, well-made tool. I've used it to create a couple of ethernet cables from some cat6 I picked up from home depot - it did a nice job on both.
Considering it's no longer really ideal to go back to the old school mix tapes for your radio recording pleasures, this really does the trick. I've had no problems with my FM recording (don't need AM) and the software has worked perfectly. I did have a problem with the preset recording ONCE, but that was due to my computer's error, not the software, and not the shark. The RadioShark was actually recommended to me by a local radio DJ after I asked how I can get copies of his mixes since they're not offered on PodCasts. Now I can have the mixes I want whenever I want them. Best thing EVER!
My Radar detector was purchased January 2010. One month later the detector stopped working and would not turn on. I verified it was not the power source or the cable; the unit was receiving power but would not turn on. Well I wasn't too happy but I knew it was covered by a 1 Year warranty. I called up Beltronics only to find out that they DO NOT HONOR WARRANTY CLAIMS for products purchased from Amazon.com!!! Even worse, they wanted $79.99 + shipping to fix the unit. Needless-to-say, I find their level of customer service inadequate and disconcerting given the volume of product they sell through this site. I will not purchase another Beltronics product and would advise highly against it given their lack of professionalism in standing behind the quality of their own product.
This is an excellent backpack, well-made, and high quality. It also looks very durable.Please take note, however, that this is a small backpack. But it definitely is worth the money. I use it to carry my Canon Powershot S3 IS with the converter attached. It also contains my slave flash, as well as extra filters and hood. I am planning to buy a tripod which I can strap to the bag's exterior.There is no doubt about it -- Tamrac products are of excellent quality and durability for the serious photographer.
I have been using this recorder for 3 months and am completely satisfied with its preformance. The image remains stable on a lot of tapes that on my Sony recorder they do not. For transfering VHS to DVD you can not go wrong with this Panasonic.
I searched for years to find a laptop bag big enough for my 17" MacBook Pro that was also gorgeous. Unfortunately when you have a computer that big most of what's out there is completely hideous, dowdy or masculine, yet costs a fortune. Ugh. That being said, I LOVE THIS BAG. I was looking for something stylish yet functional and as thin/small as possible. Since I don't tote my computer every day, I like to keep my computer separate from my other purse things (wallet, toiletries, keys, etc.) to avoid constantly switching bags. In this bag I keep my laptop, power adapter, extension cord, pens, legal pads, thumb drives, dvds and cleaners. The magnetic clasp is a nice touch and works great as long as you don't overstuff since this is a structured bag, which is another reason why I think it's so beautiful. The straps are adjustable and fit perfectly on me (I'm 5'2") and already have that broken-in feel, even though they are obviously brand new. The leather is very high quality and the deep red color is even more gorgeous in person. There are 3 compartments--1 has slots to hold things like pens, power adapters, etc.; the middle compartment is padded and zippered and could hold your laptop if it's a bit smaller than a 17" Mac, but then you'd probably scratch it when constantly moving it past the zipper; the third back compartment is where I keep the laptop. All of the edges are sealed with a shiny black resin so there is no danger of any fraying which you find in a cheaper bag, and the black edging adds a fashionable touch. There are also little metal feet to help it stand up and help keep the bottom leather from getting scuffed. Spending one-twenty to one-fifty on a computer bag may seem like a lot, but it's really not that much for a high quality, stylish yet classic bag that will last for years to come and keep your fancy laptop in great shape.
This item is very well built, and works great with the Nikon Camera it was purchased to support. I recommend this item.
We had one complaint about the samsung 4665F. The TV comes attached to its stand. We wanted to mount it on the wall which was relatively simple to do however it took many hours to unscrew the 4 screws that attach the base stand to the tv. We ended up supergluing a phillips head screw driver to each screw to get them out.
I'm a network engineer by trade, so I have a 2003 server at home. Even with the recommended US robotics driver update that people have used, the software constantly crashes and the device stops working. It is not really spec'd for 2003 use, so maybe it would work better on XP. But it did install without any errors, etc. Skype voice quality is OK when it works. Not as good as a cell phone though. My goal of dropping my verizon line was not met.
This is a fantastic product. We have used it in multiple parts of the country and there is simply no better way to navigate unknown places. You can tell it where to go or you can search for a restaurant by name or type of food. My only complaint is the MSN service-- I am no convinced it is all it is cracked up to be. The accident notices are delayed, so you really can't avoid a traffic delays early, but it can't be perfect! It takes a while for it to download current data if you haven't used it in a while. Other than that-- it is a wonderful addition to our travels. Minor other issues: sometimes it cannot decide what to call an exit with two names (i.e., exit off one interstate to another interstate North/South-- it will randomly chose one then instruct you to take whichever one you need once it forks again), sometimes the route choice is not the best. Nice loud voice and clear instructions. Warns you nearly always (yes, every now and then it forget to say turn in 300 feet or whatever) BEFORE a turn. Recalculates quickly if you miss a turn. Saves recently found places as well as home address. Has a PIN option to keep it locked as a theft deterrent. We recently moved from Boston to California-- it was a godsend during that nightmare move. We would have never found a couple of our hotels without it. I would not give this little device up for anything in the world. Switches to night mode to reduce the light at night but still very clear, easy to see screen. Great verbal instructions so you don't always have to look at the map. Four stars because it is not perfect-- but I think it is the best GPS device made right now! Definitely buy it.
I think this keyboard is great. I have the computer/USB receiver in the basement (with a video cable coming to the TV on the first floor), and I've never had signal issues using the keyboard from the couch. The rubber feet are useless and came off right away. I don't use it for a lot of typing, but it's perfect for queuing up online content to watch on TV. It might not hold up to hours and hours of typing, but that's what wired keyboards are for.If you store it with a button depressed, you'll drain the batteries quickly. This is the only "problem" I've had. If you're having problems, check your batteries. The keyboard goes into sleep mode somewhat quickly but can be brought back by pressing any key. Battery life is good if you don't let things sit on it.
I saw this bag when I met a fellow photographer who had the same kind of lens that I had. He recommended it, and told me the price. I checked with a photog shop and Wow! Almost lost my teeth!! They wanted about $200! This one fits my camera perfectly and holds even more! Easy to backpack and well, I know it was a great buy!!
I run both a desk top PC and an older Laptop off my DSL line . Hard wired, no Wifi. Both have been running well up to a month ago when the PC started slowing down considerably. I tried reseating all cables and rebooting, but only removing the data switch helped. So I was happy to find this used D-Link Switch at Amazon for a great price. I was concerned at first if it would even work, but 3 days later it was delivered - and installing took just a minute. Works perfectly now, both units have blazing speed, and I feel like a genius for figuring it out.
This TV broke in the first two weeks I owned it. Both the picture and audio would not work. I brought it to a local repair shop that could not fix it - I called the company and was just outside of their 90 day warranty and they did nothing for me.I would never buy from them again.
For no reason whatsoever, this product broke after I had used it for less than 4 months... I did not get my money's worth.
sitting in my apartment these headphones seemed great. they canceled out the noise fairly well, and the sound quality was superior to my ipod 'phones by far. but wearing them around nyc, i found that the little metal joiner clip (that says Sony) kept tugging the headphones out of my left ear, the short, standard cord was too short and the extension cord too long, leaving a foot of wire hanging out of my pocket, which left me wrapping cord around my ipod or stuffing it into my pocket in a ball. most annoying was that no matter what ear bud size i tried, they still fell out after minimal activity, such as going down the subway steps. 2 months into them i am now having a problem with the noise lower in one headphone than the other, and will try and return them. sony needs to work on it's design.
I use a standing desk at work and use the mStand for my 15" Macbook Pro -- the build quality and finish makes it look like it comes from Apple and it is nearly the perfect height for my computer (I could stand just a SMIDGE taller but can't complain. It is sturdy and when used with theApple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad MB110LL/B [NEWEST VERSION] andApple Magic Trackpad, it turns your laptop into a great "desktop" solution with much better ergonomics (i.e. sitting straight without slouching around the keyboard and being able to keep your eyes and neck facing forward.However, I have recently ordered a second stand as I have discovered that I can rest my iPad on this stand and it keeps it at a great viewing angle... again, I pair the iPad with the Apple Wireless Keyboard and can work comfortably and type quickly while having a secure base for my iPad. After trying most of the existing bluetooth keyboards for the iPad, this is the best solution I have found for working for long periods of time on my iPad. Overall, the mStand and the Apple wireless keyboard and trackpad makes a great combination and a must have if you want to have a more ergonomic solution to working with your tablet or laptop.[NCJAR]
my dad sent me this after my video ipod got stolen. I have to say that it does the job well enough. Controls are great once you figure them out. Very compact. Long battery life. Quick charge up. Nice sound quality. Also comes with FM radio if you get tired of your own music.all an all... it's a nice basic MP3 player if you aren't looking for anything fancy.
I LOVE my iPod! I upgraded from my mini and just adore the new one. The black one is lovely to look at and the color screen is wonderful. Amazon's price was VERY competitive and I've since told others interested in getting an iPod to get it though Amazon.I'm very happy with my purchase as well as the price I received from Amazon.
I liked the puck-style mouse that came with my G4/450 mac because my hands are small. But after a few years, it eventually started skipping around even after I cleaned the ball and the rollers. I like the Logitech optical scrollwheel mouse on my pc so I bought something similar to it for my mac. I went to CompUSA first to compare mice visually because for me, size IS important. Of course, I bought it at Amazon because the prices are so much better here. The Kensington Iridio optical three button scrollwheel fits the bill. It's smaller than the average mouse so it fits my hand, ready to go for the mac and I like that clicking the scrollwheel makes a link open in a tab in Safari. I also have the option to create my own default settings for clicking buttons by using the enclosed software. Plus, it really is quite attractive and matches the look of my graphite mac.
10/30/03My Philips TiVo 20 hour Tivo was working great for about four or five hours until the hard drive started acting up. Now the Hard drive seems to be messed up some how and all I can see now is a bunch of lines and blank screen. Now I have to go through the trouble of getting it fixed. This SUCKS because I just spent $150.00 for it and now the stupid thing won't work!
As a music lover, I have always taken joy in discovering better headphones through my experiences with various manufacturers. However, these earphones produce the best sound quality I have ever experienced in my life, with both lossless music as well as with compressed, low bit rate music.Upon receiving the Super.fi 5 Pros, I was impressed with the box design. Cleverly packaged, small, and compact will describe the packaging. Upon opening, you'll find the earphones themselves, along with a stylish metallic case, various ear tip sizes, and a sound level attenuator which is designed to help normalize volume levels for your listening pleasure. A quick note: to take full advantage of Ultimate Ears' warranty, you MUST register your product on their website. A small card is included in the package with a registration link, so be sure to look for it ahead of time so you won't forget, otherwise your warranty will only be 60 days!Upon trying to get an initial fit in my ears, I was disappointed when I tried using the default medium tips. I then had to try using small tips, which almost fit but did not ensure a good seal. Finally, I found a perfect seal using the included double-flange tips. Upon getting a perfect seal, I was astounded by the sound quality that these earphones delivered. Every instrument and vocal in my music just sounds rich and alive with detail, as I am now able to hear specific noises and sounds I would have never heard using other headphones. These headphones are quite balanced, with excellent low-range, and absolutely beautiful mid-range and highs. The highs are not harsh at all, but good enough to where they allow you to hear all the detail you would wish. Contrary to other reviewers on here, my experiences with these earphones have greatly improved my listening experience for compressed music as well. Music in 128kbps mp3 format sounds much more vibrant to me on my iPod (5.5G, 80 GB). While it is true that I can notice minor flaws from the compression method used, it in no way detracts from my listening experience, and I am quite satisfied with listening to both compressed as well as lossless sources using these earphones. Keep in mind, though, that you CAN tell a difference between listening to 128kbps and lossless with these earphones, so after hearing the difference you might not be as inclined to go back to listening to compressed music.The comfort & fit of these earphones are wonderful once you find the correct sized sleeves that fit your ears. If you do not find an initial fit --- KEEP TRYING! Try experimenting between different sizes. Also, moistening the tips of the sleeves can substantially help in obtaining a good seal. If all else fails, try to find other sleeve tips that will fit these, because the sound quality is just too good to pass up.The durability appears to be excellent, and in case you did not know the cables are detachable, meaning that you are able to replace the cables if at any time they short out on you. Ultimate Ears also has a generous 2-year warranty (if you register them online) in case something goes amiss. Hopefully I will never have to use the warranty, but in case I do I have heard very good comments on Ultimate Ears' customer service.Overall, your ears simply HAVE to listen to music through these earphones. The Super.fi 5 Pros beat all other canalphones in the same price range, and even bests other earphones that are more expensive, such as the Shure E4Cs. Go with these, you won't regret your purchase!
nice to be able to utilize that outlet behind a piece of furniture...i love this.
Great product!My first FM transmitter. I used it in my Toyota Camry with my Sansa e260 mp3 player in a suburb: Worked fantastically!Static or interference was rare.I love the range of stations: made it easy to find an available one.Sound came in perfectly clear!The only con is that it doesn't charge my mp3 player...but, with a universal headphone jack plug, I can't expect it to, so not that big of a deal.Got it in the mail just yesterday, so I wouldn't know much about durability. But as far as I know, this is great!
This was the solution to weak signals for my wireless. Works great! reached all the way to the other end of the house!
Love the idea of not having to write down a list anymore. This machine catagorizes the products you need for you. (dairy, fresh produce,etc and then lists the items under it)
Monster RadioPlay 300 is way to fuzzy, save your money and get an auxiliary connection or a better fm transmitter
Nice large displace easy to read (color backlight selectable)Easy Navigation thru folders (very useful for the 2GB SD cards)Great sound quality (I use it with Koss headphones model The Plug)The battery last 6 hours when use at maximum volume.
Was skeptical about it because it was so cheap compared to others but it works great (and shipped quickly). I just hope it continues to work well but we'll see
I have always had bad luck with earbuds. They never felt good or would fall out at the slightest movement. Until I tried these. The feathery flange does two things for me 1) it keeps them in place and 2)helps reduce outside noise. My wife also likes them because I can use them at night with out bothering her sleep.They keep the music in my head and not on her pillow. I've gotten two more pair in case I lose them.
such a good camera!I'm using this camera in 2011, and i bought it in 2008. It's still the best!
I brought this printer a couple months ago. Some of these negative reviews made me nervous to buy it...but I found that I really like this printer. It's light, reliable, and prints great quality pictures and papers at home. I would not recommend this printer for heavy use though.
Purchased 4 new 1 GB PNY, this was by far the cheapest price I found and delivery was simple and quick. I just installed all 4 modules and the computer is up and running much faster then ever before. Would definitely recommend this product and supplier.
This is by far the best 42" Samsung TV out there. For the money, it beats every brand!!
If you operate with more than 1 remote to watch TV (cable or satellite), use your DVD, and listen to music (CD or radio), it's a must product. It's easy to set up because it's all done via computer.
I purchased a new Coby CA-739 Wireless FM Transmitter but never got to use it since, it did not receive any power, even when plugged into my car's power source. I had my friend also try to get it to work, but we were unsuccessful. So I called Coby to try exchanging it, but the restocking fees, postage fees, and slow processing time made such a process worthless. I am very disappointed.
Received on schedule. Cable pulled with others in a cable duct. Performs as expected. No Problems, Worked on first try. Would purchase again if needed the cable.
It would have / could have been a good keyboard. If only they had chosen not to implement the space bar as a single gigantic chunk. Nothing against "single gigantic chunks", mind you, but the chunk in question requires such massive force, when hit from the outer ends as I need to do, that my carpal-tunnel instantly goes fire-alarm mode.I even took the keyboard all apart, oiled things, etc etc, but could not get the space bar action any better.Oh well.Avoid if you value your thumbs.
The card was easy to install and my MAC G4 running OS 10.4 picked it with out a hitch. The extra ports have been a blessing on my MAC and the card has worked flawlessly. For adding usb ports to a MAC, this card is the way to go.
For some reason the volume is not equal between the right and left ear buds. There is a distinguishable difference in amplitude, as if the left earbud has a short. Otherwise the tone is great, though deep bass is a bit lacking. I love the wide range of sleeves provided for best fit.
This is the best low-priced speakers I ever had. It's truly a mighty midget.
It just works! I needed a now "older-style" standard PCI video card, and this fit the bill. Card has only a DVI port and S-video out, but comes with a few extras: a DVI-VGA converter (allowing you to plug in a standard VGA monitor) and an S-video cable. This card is also a half-height, so will work in a low profile PC. It comes with the standard full-size bracket but also includes the half-height bracket. A great no-frills card at a great price.
The only thing that has worked plugged into this hub is the laptop cooler pad. My printer, ipod/touch, and external hard drive don't even so much as flicker when plugged into this hub.
Wow, this seems to be living up to the previous reviews. I was close to buying the Nikon 885 Coolpix but this Sony has a great picture, excellent shutter speed, and plenty of features for such a compact camera. The only downside to it is your pretty much stuck with buying Sony components (momory stick, battery, etc.) although they are only slightly more expensive than the generics Nikon accepts. So, if you need a great digital for a good portable size, this is a good choice!
Let me start by saying that I am stunned by this tv. I recently bought a 37 inch samsung from a warehouse club and was not at all pleased with it and returned it and purchased this tv instead. I can't even tell you the price I paid for it because it is too low to mention. Without getting into trouble let me just say that I bought this tv and a toshiba hd-dvd player for 1200 dollars. The pq on this tv is amazing, the colors are fantastic, and HD is unbelievable. I was one of those guys who was always afraid of a plasma tv because of all the horror stories you heard. But that's not the case any longer. I love this tv and plasma will always be top on my list. Lcd's are okay, but now that I have owned both, I prefer plasma. Don't hesitate, buy this tv NOW!!!!!!
Just bought one of these so I could use 2 Macs at my desk and control them from one keyboard/mouse. One of the reasons I bought this prudoct is because the box said it's Mac compatible, it's not a complete lie, but your in for some work if you're trying to use it with 2 Macs. I bought this on a friday and came in on the weekend to install it, all that fun work of crawling around under the desk connecting a bunch of cables etc.It's now Tues. (I wasn't in the office on Mon.) and everything was acting weird. As I was typing I would suddenly be stuck in Caps Lock mode when I hadn't hit the Caps Lock Key. Numbers would appear as I typed and reapeat across the screen and I hadn't typed any numbers either. And volume and eject keys did not work at all. After some experimentation I found that the right shift key was acting like a Caps Lock Key and the arrow keys were producing numbers when I used them, sometimes repeating numbers until I diconnected the keyboard (disconnecting the keyboard produces a nasty beeping noise from the KVM box that my boss can hear across the office with his door shut.)Off to the website, the FAQ has one question, it's not mine. In all fairness the firmware update I need is on the website but it's only AFTER I call tech support and ask to talk to a supervisor that I realize it's what I need. The description of the software update is so poorly worded that it is impossible to determine that it is the solution to my problem. When I do call Tech support (one hour wait, not an 800#, longdistance call) I am told that this doesn't support the Mac special function keys (volume, eject.) I bought my Mac in 2001 and I remember seeing these keys on macs sometime in 2000. As near as I can tell this product was released in 2002. When I talked to a supervisor at Belkin they were trying to claim it was after mac changed there keyboard layouts that they started getting these complaints. It's been 3 years with this keyboard, thats a really lame excuse when your box says you're mac compatable and the copyright dates on the box and literature say 2002.In order for this product to work with a mac keyboard I have to connect the keyboard to one of the other USB ports. But as I mentioned earlier, not having a keyboard connected to the keyboard port of the KVM produces an earsplitting beeping noise. To get rid of this noise you can either connect another keyboard to the keyboard port completly negating the reason for buying this in the first place. Or I can upgrade the firmware so the stupid thing doesn't beep when there is nothing connected to the keybord port. You can ONLY preform the firmware update that will make it work correctly on a mac by disconnecting the KVM and connecting it to a PC. Let me repeat that, you need to have a PC to preform an upgrade so it will KINDA work on a Mac.
Arctic Silver 5 is the best thermal compound on the market. There are other types that might be better for specific purposes (Arctic C&eacute;ramique for example), but for cooling a CPU, this is the best. I've used it extensively for quite a few computer builds as well as a few 'special projects' like replacing the thermal compound on an Asus Formula X48 mother board's Northbridge and Southbridge heatsinks.The results are always a 4-10c drop in CPU temperatures under load. You will not notice a huge difference at idle. The real gains in heat dissipation come when the CPU is being pushed. Also, don't trust the board makers proprietary software to tell you what your temperatures are; download a good program like RealTemp 2.41 or Everest for free (use google to find them). Either will give you more accurate numbers than Asus PC Probe, or whatever software your board manufacturer supplies.There are some saying Arctic Silver 5 didn't lower their temperatures. That is almost certainly because they're using it incorrectly, which I can understand since the instructions provided are minimally useful. So for those of you who are not familiar with applying thermal paste, here is the process:1. Remove the old thermal compound. This is accomplished by using Isopropyl alcohol to dissolve and loosen the old thermal paste. I recommend purchasing an ArctiClean kit. For minimal cost it will give you the compound remover, as well as an excellent surface preparer. Apply a several drops of the cleaner to the top of the chip and let it soak for 20-30 seconds. You might have to reapply more drops of cleaner again depending on how much thermal compound was present on the chip to begin with. Wipe all the waste off with a lintless cloth or cotton swabs.2. Apply a surface cleaner. You can use more alcohol, or the surface preparer that comes in the arctic silver kit. Make sure there are no traces of the old compound: you can tell that the surface is perfectly clean when you can wipe it with a new q-tip and it comes away pure white.3. Apply Arctic Silver 5. DO NOT USE TOO MUCH! If you do, it will squish outside the edge of the chip, get on your motherboard, the CPU locking mechanism, your hands, etc... It makes a real mess. Start with a small amount and add more if necessary. The idea here is to get a THIN, EVEN LAYER across the entire chip surface. A toothpick actually work's really well at spreading the paste around. You should not be able to see any part of the metal of the chip when you're done. Less is more in this instance; many people think they need to slather this stuff onto the chip, but trust me that does nothing but make a mess.4. Install your heat sink and fan assembly. I recommend getting an aftermarket heat sink as those provided by Intel are notoriously poor. Zalman makes some great ones. Do NOT buy on that uses push pins to lock in place. You want one with screws and mounting bracket so that it is very securely attached to the motherboard and in turn, your CPU. This is probably equally important to applying the thermal compound correctly, because all the compound in the world won't help you if the heatsink isn't making solid contact with the chip's surface.If you follow those steps, you will see a massive improvement in your core temps. Just remember that heat dissipation is achieved by the fans in your case and heatsinks, not the compound itelf. The compound simply allows for a much better transfer for heat from chip-->heatsink. I swear by Arctic Silver, and I promise you it works if you use it correctly.
I got this as gift to go with my laptop Even though I don't always use it, it does work well. I'm so used to using the mouse on my laptop.When I do use it, I have no problems with it getting stuck or not working at all.The batteries seem to last a lifetime because I haven't had to change them for a long time now.You don't even need a mouse pad for this mouse. It works just fine without one.
The case is very small, just what you would want.My only complaint is I like to have an extra battery for a backup and there is not enough room in the case for a second backup unless you leave one battery in the camera (not recommended) Other than that nice little case.
The only thing I have been able to do with this device is watch a poor cable tv picture on my computer. The included antenna isn't strong enough to pick up any HD channels where I live. I haven't traveled with it yet, and perhaps it will work better in larger markets, but I've found it to be fairly worthless so far. If you cannot pick up an HD signal, keep in mind that the analog cable picture is very poor compared to any TV.
Although this product was just what I was looking for, it isn't working the way I hoped. My husband had used the radio shack pillow speaker for years and when they quit selling it, I had trouble finding a replacement. When I saw this padded speaker at Amazon, I thought it would be the perfect replacement - soft and small, perfect to place under his pillow. The problem with the speaker is that in order to hear anything, the volume on the bedside radio must be turned up to full blast, as opposed to the unpadded speakers we have used in the past. I may pull the padding off the speaker and see if it works any better.
I purchased this bag to use with my 15" macbook pro.It is a perfect fit, with no room to spare. I do wish that it had a bit more room for other things, but it's a great carry around bag for my computer. The shoulder strap is comfortable. For those who have a smaller laptop or netbook it's perfect. Beach camera as always delivered it quickly.
I use a filter case to save time removing the filters from their individual cases and to reduce the space required in my camera bags. The Lowepro succeeds in the first area but fails in the second regard. It is more than twice as thick as it needs to be to protect the filters and as a result I don't use it in the field. My Nikon lens case is 40% of the thickness of the LowePro filter case and provides just as much protection and holds the same size filters and the same number of filters.I cannot find anyone selling the Nikon cases so bought on of the LowePro and then found it was much too bulky at a thickness of 1-3/4 inches (not mentioned in the description of course) so it is never used. I have found slimmer cases by General and others which are not as thin as the Nikon due to their use of cordura nylon and padding, both of which are overkill and create the very bulky cases.If you are only going to use 6 filters at most in the field it makes sense to buy a 6 filter case and take the 6 you plan to use and have a thinner item to stow in your camera bag. There are cases that are designed to take filters up to a certain size and this adds unnecessarily to their bulkiness and it is better to buy one that is barely up to the size you need, like 77mm for most Nikon lenses, or 82mm for Sigma lenses.This Adorama case is a better choice for most uses as it will hold 6 filters so you can carry 3 sizes of ND and polarizer filters for example, but is more compact and it has plastic pockets which keep dust off the surfaces of the filters which the wallets with mesh pockets do not.Adorama Slinger Filter Wallet "P" Holds Six 82mm Round or Six "P" Series Square Filters, Black.People complain about their small filters falling out of these cases which are designed for large 82mm filters. If you have 52mm or smaller filter buy a case designed for small filters and they will not fall out and you will have a less bulky wallet to stow in your camera bag. Better to have multiple filter wallets than to try to get one large enough to hold everything and then try to squeeze it all into your bag.
Yet again one more positive review about the Monster Turbines!! I had been frustrated by how many Earphones I found on Amazon! But the worst part was how I was so ecstatic reading a review and right when im about to finish reading out of nowhere A key flaw is mentioned that completely drains my anticipation to make the purchase. It appears that finding the right earbud either means splurging a lot of money or if you decide to go cheap you have to compromise quality. Well After comparing reviews from the Denon 452s to Klipsch's s4'S to the Etymotics and Sennheisers cx 500's I feel I made the wise move by grabbing these little monsters! After consecutive failure of the Sennheiser cx500's, I got irritated and I felt I couldnt go back to regular cheap earbuds. What I was in search for was A pair of buds that would have an honest reputation regarding the quality of construction and sound. I wanted to be able to hear my ipod for hours! Upon hearing so much on many forums regarding these IEMs I decide to jump on the bandwagon and try them out. Upon arrival I ran and almost assaulted the UPS guy because I was desperate to try them out. (not really but I was glad to see them arrive) After carefully inspection I opened the package and discovered some sweet looking earbuds! You've heard enough about the quality of the package, lets move on. I took out my ipod and was plugged the Earbuds. I was immediately inundated with a sense of awe and sheer joy. I got what I truly wanted, a pair of great looking, one can say fashionable ear "speakers, as they claim" and Exceptional sound quality. I was just really surprised at the great soundstage from these! All the highs, mids, lows, everything was an improvement from the sennheiser cx500's. I love how there is that needed essential powerful bass but it really does not overpower the other ranges. I dont know why others claim the bass is truly for bassheads, they are just right they dont exceed the Klipsch's artificial bass. The mids are WAY better and I can definitely feel im listening to 256VBR! This is how music is meant to be heard, at high quality and I am pleased! (And listening to some FLAC songs on the laptop and you really hear miniscule details you never could hear before! The highs are breathtaking and even during full volume, which I dont recommend, the highs dont bleed your ears! I dont want to exagerate but they sound and look fantastic they are truly great and I paid less than 100 for these! which is quite around my budget because In this economy I will not pay 300 dollars for headphones that will break within a few months. (I you have the cash get the Monster Coppers as they come with a lifetime warranty and will get repleaced even if YOU break them) So far I don't regret this purchase at all and I hope they will last me, the tangle free wires feel as they will hold for quite a long time!! Overall a great Quality product!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Monster, I hope you read my review!!Edit: These Turbines break A LOT..... I'm glad I have the 3 year warranty, but I've had these Earbuds break at least 5 times now... Pathetic Build Quality.... But they do sound amazing which is why I just don't want to leave....
After all is said and done the product works great and looks great. However I will say that the directions are horrible and it took me a while to figure it out exactly as it is not intuitive. The pieces aren't flimsy, but it is plastic and can be broken easily and I fear that people that get upset and try to jam it together quickly are going to break it and then it is useless. With that said...if you are good with puzzles and are patient, the product works great.
I have been using this sound card for several months now and am more than impressed. Games like Battlefield 2 and Battlefield 2142 sound much more lifelike and the card can handle many different sounds at once and not miss a beat. If you are using on-board audio for gaming, you don't know what you are missing out on until you install a sound card like the XtremeMusic. My favorite feature is how this sound card can turn stereo headphones into full surround for games. I was skeptical but after playing Battlefield for hundreds of hours, I can attest that you know exactly where a bullet is coming from using stereo headphones, even if the difference is only a few feet. I used to think of a sound card as an afterthought but now I consider it just as important as a graphics card to get full enjoyment out of my games.
Received fairly quick, great add-on to my Polk 6150 set. Makes 7.1 surround on blu-ray player and onkyo receiver sound awesome !!!
i bought the sb-600 for use with a d50, it is great! my indoor shots are much more balanced. this flash give you the ability to adjust settings or just turn it on and shoot. the tilt/swivel head is great for bouncing light to avoid blowing out your subject. after you shoot with this you will wonder how you ever got by with the built in flash.
I bougth this product from Amazon and it failed after printing only 17 pages. Canon would only provide a reburbished unit as a replacement, so I sent it back to Amazon and received a replacement from them. The second printer has also now failed with error 6800. Both times the unit failed the display characters were only in Japanese and the printer would not repond to inputs of any kind in anyway what so ever. The time wasted and agravation experienced with this printer make it, in my mind, a very poor purchase for the money. Actually, even if the printer was only $50.00, given the problems I have had, I still wouldn't buy another one.After finally finding a printer that works, I have been using it without failure for 6 years. I have been very happy with the printer/scanner and use it frequently for multiple purposes, including as a fax.
I love this product - especially how it picks up the bass frequencies.I was looking for a headphone that completely covered the entire ear (like airport sound dampers), and this one goes on top of the ear, but is still very comfortable.I couldn't address 'durability' because I've only had them a month or so, but they 'appear' to be quite durable, and I am anticipating having them for a very long time.My ONLY complaint is that when I ordered I used the "free shipping" option, and even though the vendor showed the product 'in stock,' he didn't ship them for an entire week! GRRRR ...
Excellent item, great reception. Nice clear sound with great volume. Easy to use. Perfect size. Just what I was looking for and hopingit was.
After starting a CD, it stops during the first song and I must press the Play button again. Sometimes, the CD will stop in the 2nd or 3rd song.This is very annoying.The sound quality is good and the size is just right.I guess it's true, you get what you pay for.
Good headphones. My only complaint is w/ the new tvs, they need a volume control, because the volume on my tv does not work w/ the headphones. I need to get a volume wheel to make they work. But they are comfortable.
I purchased this as a replacement charger and with the quick shipping, I was back to taking pictures in no time. It stores easy in my travel bag and includes the car charger as well, so I can charge my battery during some road trips.
i like it--some people prefer the keychain to be on the flash drive and not the cap--but how are you going to lose something stuck in a computer? I personally prefer it (the data part) to have nothing on it, because I don't want my keys (or lanyard) hanging from the computer.The cap is very secure so there's no danger of it falling off the keychain--you have to tug very hard to pull it off, and when you put it back on, you always get a big "snap" or it won't go flush.
This printer is simply AWESOME! I have been using OkiData color laser printers for several years. I finally got tired to spending a fortune on image drums and pricey toner cartridges. I heard about the solid ink color capabilities of the Xerox Phaser and did a bunch of research before buying. In short, this printer is amazing.Color - First of all, the color reproduction of the printer is stellar. The color matching does an incredible job right out of the box. Using PHOTO mode creates rich, vibrant color on plain paper. Of course, this uses more ink, but that's okay. I have the printer set on STANDARD mode for everyday use. I'll only use ENHANCED or PHOTO mode when doing more important jobs.Speed - This printer is MUCH faster than the OKI C6100 that I had previously. I leave this printer on all the time with a timeout setting of 240 minutes. It starts right up and spits out the page in about 7-9 seconds. I do mean SPIT. This printer almost literally shoots the paper out the tray. It's so fast that it is startling at first.Noise - For anyone worried about noise, don't be. I can't hear the printer at all in a 20x16 office with 3 other computers. That either means that it is silent or my other computers are louder (and they are very quiet as well). When it is printing, there is no loud fan running or the print engine running. It is very quiet. If people think this printer is loud, they haven't really heard a loud printer before. It is near SILENT compared to my OKI.I am a photo and computer enthusiast and have spent thousands of dollars on equipment. This is by far the best color (non-inkjet) printer I have used to date. I look forward to saving money compared to my OKI!
bad quality and still make interference with your calls, you have to do some triks (aluminium foiled cover)to avoid interference. The battery life is similar to the original one.
These stickers while nicely visible, do NOT correspond with Apple laptop Arabic keyboards. I had to move some of the letters to the correct spot on the keyboard, and the characters marked as the 'shift' version do not match at all to what Apple has configured the keyboard for. There are even characters marked on these sticks that do not exist on the Apple Arabic keyboard. I do not know about the configuration for Windows computers, but Apple users should not buy these stickers.
These are the best cheap headphones I've found for working out. I listen to classical on an MP3 player and I'm picky about sound, but everyone who tries these loves them. They're light, comfortable and reasonably sturdy, and they sound terrific.Two caveats: 1) the plastic insulation on the cords should be tougher, you can slice through it with the metal headphone bands if you're careless; 2) if your hat size is 8 or larger, see if you can try before you buy.Koss PortaPro sounds even better, but you can't beat these for the price.
I finally made the plunge and bought the NZ90. After being a die-hard Palm user (starting from the Palm Professional,III,Vx,M505), I switched to the Sony Clie.I truly enjoy playing with the NZ90. It has more functionality than the Palm M505. The camera and video features are amazing. The 2mb still camera produces decent quality pictures. One use I make with the camera is to take shots of documents from work. Now I can reveiw my work on my Clie without having to take home hard copies. The video function gives me the opportunity to film short clips on the fly of my baby boy. (I chose to defer purchase of a digital video camera and opted to use the video on the Clie.) The video quality is poor, but serves its purpose until my son begins to walk when I then plan on purchasing a digital camcorder. Also, I purchased the wireless card for the Clie. GREAT. I love this. You can check pop3 email and browse the internet without having to boot-up your laptop or computer. The easy power on/off of the pda makes it quick for me to check email as well as read the daily news.2 negatives that needle me:1) Batter life is poor, especially when using the still camera with flash. The flash drains the battery after 10 shots.2) The size is a hurdle. Unlike the sleek m505 design, I have to carry the bulky NZ90.I enjoy playing with my NZ90, emphasis on the "playing". As for practicality, I miss the m505 design as I daily use the address book, calendar, memo.
After doing a lot of reading and browsing I finally settled on the SD600 mainly 'cos of the reviews. It's nothing less than a great camera for the person who is not much into adjusting the blah-blah-blah for getting that perfect photo! Just switch it on and click. The zoom is sufficient and the clarity is real good. I have tried almost all the options except the "manual" and the photos are just great with foliage and night shots being the highlight. The foliage shots had a good depth of the colors and the night shots were clear. The only problem I found with night shots was that the flash "whitenend" the subject when the subject was less than 10 feet(approximately) away from the lens. Otherwise it was good. Also the photo tends to be "shaken" in low light conditions. If you are going to do a lot of shooting in low light conditions, either you need to have one/a pair of steady hands (I try to hold my camera in both my hands for better stabity) or go for one with IS.The battery life is satisfactory and charges pretty fast. Lack of a battery indicator is a sore point. The camera is compact and fits inside almost any pocket on your attire. With an ultra SD card, the snapping is quick. By the way, the SD card that shipped with the camera was a waste. It carries no more than 10 photos at the most. Order a larger SD card along with the camera.To summarize, here are the reasons why you should go for this...- compact and fits palm of your hand- Simple and easy to use- Offers some preset settings to explore and saves you time and effort to adjust a lot of things if you were to use the manual option- And with all these... gives you great picturesReduced the 1 star from the rating 'cos...- no battery indicator. I would not know until its completely dead.- an IS option would have been better- sometimes I feel it is too compact that I have put in effort to grip it tight and hold it steadily (my fingers ache)Overall, go for the camera if you need it for snapping on the go.. ur kids, travel, holidays, events etc. If you are a serious photographer with an "eye" for details, this is not the camera for you. I would suggest the S* IS series.
As a history teacher who uses technology in the classroom on a daily basis, this 4 port hub is just what I was looking for. The price is great and it works fantastically.
i have this camera for 13 months already and i have taken it on 4 long trveling periods. this past tour two pieces of felt/rubber that are supposed to make your hold of the camera comfortable started falling off.on another occasion the little door that holds the xd card got open while i was wlking. i dont know how long i was wlking this way before i realised it was open. in my case the card didnt fall out but you never know it might have fallen and i would have lost all my pictures ( about 600).unfortunatly my warranty has just expired but if you are thinking of buying a camera that starts falling apart after 12 month, i would suggest looking at the other makes. maybe they dont have rubber pieces that will fall off after a short use.i bought it as soon as they came out with the 18 optical zoom. if i would have bought one today i would probably go for the fuji 8100 because it takes 2 kinds of cards as opposed to the olympus which takes only the xd card.
I recieved this monitor today. Hook up was real easy. All cables included, even the DVI cable. I have a Dell 19" at work and couldn't stand my 17" ViewSonic CRT anymore at home. Decided to spend the money. Picture quality is great, better than the 19" Dell (about 6 months old). Don't know why, could be the response time of 8ms.Had to run a manual install because I was running XP, but the instructions were clear and it went without a hitch.I like the autoadjust feature for picture quality. Seemed to work good for me. I did it while I was looking at the adobe instructions, so it made it nice, clear and bright (white with black lettering). Ran a dead pixel checker I found on-line. No dead pixels.Looked at other stores, cheaper prices by a few dollars out there, but the shipping added up. Decided with Amazon since I know I can trust them if I had probelms.I don't do much gaming, but edit pictures with Adobe. Picture quality looks great. Speadsheets/Word/email look real good too.I was going to get the VA20b but decided on this model because of the dual input options DVI and analog. I am only in the analog mode, but figure for a few extra bucks I can have a monitor that can be used with my next computer purchase in a year or so. I did quite a bit of research, and kept going back to viewsonic, 19". Decided against wide screen, since I don't watch movies on my computer and the actual screen area is bigger on this model since the 19" is measured diagonally on both models.All in all, very satisfied.
The Sony M675v is the exact same model as the Sony M-670V which you can purchase for 20 dollars less than this but it comes without the battery charger and rechargable batteries. I purchased this thinking it was a higher model than the 670V and I feel sufficiently ripped off and tricked. I had no need for the charger or batteries but thought it was a nice plus with what I thought was a superior corder. Save yourself some headache and get the M-670 if all you need is the recorder. As far as performance. Decent at best. Giving two exact models different product numbers is sneaky and I didn't appreciate it one bit. I paid 50 dollars for this recorder when I could have spent 30 if Sony had not advertised it so confusingly.Mad and disappointed.Edit to this review: 365 USA customer service email does indeed work and it was my clumbsy mistake for that comment. I did get through and got a very timely reply. Although I wish the customer service rep had a magic wand that could time travel me into last week before I purchased this item. He was fairly nice although not really as enthusiastic as I was to burn stuff and pillage.All in all this is a Sony disappointment as they are the one packaging the M-670 as the M-675 ... There is no model M-675.
great for open air or secure wifi use it in an open wifi environment and my customers love the ability to have the access.
I ordered a brand new Linksys WRE54G Wireless Range Expander. What I received was a WRE54G VERSION 1. Linksys is currently on version 3 with this unit.Version 1 lacks a RJ-45 port to facilitate plugging in a network cord to assist in device setup.It remains to be seen whether this will have any material impact on the performance of this hardware.This is a general principle issue, selling an old, back stock unit, as though it was new.
I had an issue with my Classic iPod, on which I had purchased from Amazon a 2-year extended warranty from this vendor. The iPod became unable to communicate with the PC. Apple said it was a hardware problem. I talked to the warranty company and they gave me an RMA and said to ship it to them. Well, they had it back in my hands in less than a week and it worked perfectly. They did a great job communicating with me the entire time the iPod was being serviced and repaired. Although I usually don't buy these warranties, I can say that in this case it definitely was worth the extra money.
This camera brings back memories of a better time... a time when instant film cameras were new and exciting. As a child, there was a certain magic held inside instant film cameras. They may not be practical, but they are certainly nothing short of fun!It really is a shame that Polaroid refuses to support this niche market. At the moment, camera/film prices are unreasonable.
As most people who have ever used an inkjet printer the ink is very expensive. The combination of this paper and the matching ink cartridge is a very economical way of printing photos. I recommend it.
The product was very good. I knew what I was ordering, had used it several times before.
This is the second one of this style-wore the first one out after four years of daily use. Keep it clean and it will keep you surfing! I am right handed but I use my left hand with this one-lets me multi-task quicker.
I got this camera last summer. I have taken it on every trip and it is very fun to use underwater. The pictures come out clear, even underwater. And you can take video underwater with sound! I think this camera is amazing, and so do other people I know. The only thing that I don't like about it is that the display screen is sometimes hard to see if you are outside while the sun is out.
Shipping was prompt (2-days for Super Saver) and keyboard and mouse are comfortable, and work well. Touch of the keyboard is excellent. Software shipped with units was not latest version. Vista software was downloaded at Logitech web site. CD included was labelled for XP and 2000. I was disappointed that the programmable hot keys require that the "Function" key be pressed along with the F-key... There is a key labelled "VOIP" that would be more useful if it were labelled "internet." At (...) rebate, it is a real bargain...
It works, but not as well as expected. When watching movies it does nothing to control the music volume during intense scenes. It seems to work somewhat during commercials, but not as effectively as was hoped. Commercials are still louder than the programs.
Works great, got the modules hooked up to lamps and controlled by a Commodore C64 computer with a program on a 1541 floppy drive and a cassette backup. No problems, easy to use and able to vary light intensity and duration.
I brought the iconcepts thumb keyboard from Compusa.It worked a little bit at first. Sometimes it typed and sometimesnothing. I put it away for 6 months and tried it again and this time nothing worked. I called customer service and they couldn't get it to work. So they said to mail it in and I'd get a new one, but I don't won't a new one. I'd rather give mine away now!Please don't buy this item.Onawecy
The price is cheap. And so is the quality. Reception is BAD!There is some vertical pattern of noise appearing on two thirds of the screen. Any moving object in the picture is also not rendered well and lots of noise appear. Nothing wrong with the calbe since it works with the TV.The FM receiver is also not sensitive. I live far from the city but my mini sony FM radio can still receive the FM signals clearly from most stations. With this card I can only listen to 1 or 2 stations and the reception is still BAD.
Clip broke on case side after 4 mos of light use. Had to repurchase another holder. I did NOT purchase another Krusell. Only had a 30 day guaranteeKrusell Orbit with Multidapt Leather Case for PalmOne Palm Tungsten T5 / TX. I hope not to spend $40.00 dollars every month!!
This is a great buy! The best feature is the EyeTV software that allows you to turn your Mac into a DVR. You can search and schedule any program and then Toast it or put it on your video iPod. Great value!
I was looking for an external hard drive that was compatible with my iBook G4 and discovered that LaCie products work brilliantly with Macs. The hard drive is super petite and is aesthetically pleasing. I am not using it in conjunction with the Mac Mini, but I could easily see how they would fit perfectly together. In general, I keep the hard drive turned off until I need it but if I were to leave it on it is extremely quiet (to the point I have to ask myself if it is really turned on). The product comes with various length cables, which I appreciated since the small length was perfect for me to just plug and play without a mess of extra long cables to clutter things up. I can't comment on the USB hub since I haven't tried it, but again, I was only looking for an external hard drive to back up a few things. But I'm sure it would be handy for a multitasking user. Overall, I love my LaCie Mini and how easy it was to use. I just wish I had more things to back up so I could access it all the time.
These headphones are sick. The quality is great, and the bass is awesome. I'm fine with needing a battery for it, it's worth it. They are really comfortable and block out all noise. Definitely the right choice if looking for amazing headphones.
After having read some positive online reviews for this camera and having already owned an excellent older HP digital camera, I looked forward to another great camera from HP to replace my standard camera. What a mistake!Blurry pictures are common and all my indoor pictures have about 20% too much yellow saturation. In many respects the quality of pictures rank below those of my old 1 Mega-pixel camera!It is on it's way back to the store in exchange for either a Canon or Olympus. I will wind up spending more, but it's a bargain compared to the HP 812xi.I wouldn't recommend this camera at any price. A waste of money.
I use it frequently to make virtual tours of homes I have listed. It is compact and has a case and takes up little room in my trunk so I never have to take it out. It adjusts well for taking different angle pictures.It swivels well.no complaints except they should have put a mini screw driver on an elastic cord and attached it. You can't put your camera on it without having a screw driver or a quarter!.
This lamp fit perfectly into our Sony television. Great bulb, so bright now! Item arrived in mint condition. No complaints!
I bought this for my D200 last month and has already become a must carry item with the camera. Time lapse/multiple exposure feature has been very helpful for taking group pictures where I need to be in the frame as well. I program multiple exposures 1 second apart and typically few frames turn out great where everyone is relaxed and looking at the camera!.It is easy to program and easy to operate but a longer cord could be better.
Tivo totally changes the way one watches TV...as a matter of fact, if basically forces the change upon you. The situation is as follows: if one uses a digital satellite system, such as DirecTV or Dish, then Tivo will not let one watch a program and record a different one at the same time...even if both programs that are coming from over the air antenna signals, such as the local affiliate channels - NBC, CBS, etc. This is because the stand-alone models of Tivo don't have a built in DSS decoder, and to prevent confusion, it totally forbids the ability to watch a channel and record another.This means that if one sets up an extensive recording program - i.e. a lot of time slots are reserved for recording, or if Tivo is voluntarily recording a show that it &quot;thinks&quot; one will like, one can't change the channel without stopping the recording. Therefore, the only alternative is to either watch what is being recorded (of course one can rewind to the beginning of the show) or watch something that has been taped before.Therefore, if one watches a lot of TV, Tivo will constrain one's ability to watch live TV and record shows. Of course, if one has little time to watch TV, then Tivo is a godsend (or a curse? - Tivo will definitely increase the time one spends in front of the TV) - program the shows that one wants to see, work all day, come back at night and voila, a whole menu of shows to watch. The downside to this is that it inhibits &quot;channel surfing&quot; - of course, this can be considered a positive.Nevertheless, this unit has many merits. It has a very large storage capacity - 60 hours at the lowest setting, about 30 hours at good image quality. The interface is easy to learn. Set up is relatively simple.The downsides are as follows. To actually prepare the unit the first time takes a long time...I left the unit cooking overnight, and it still didn't finish set up until about 10am the next day. This leads to a second problem. The CPU of the Tivo seems to be very slow. Sometimes it will take a long time (a factor of minutes) for it to accept an action, to load a menu list, etc. Furthermore, unlike the Replay, the Tivo does not have a skip 30 seconds function (the magical length of the standard TV commercial), so one has to fast-forward through the commercials. Thankfully, there are three fast-forward speeds, and at the higher speeds, when one presses Play, the unit automatically rewinds a few seconds to take into consideration the reaction time of the average user (which must be better than mine). Finally, the Tivo interface has many static frames, which can be on screen for extended periods of time while one searches for programs, edits the playlist, etc. This can pose a problem for those using rear-projection televisions, because of the danger of burning-in images on to the screen. Of course the people most willing to dish out [lots of money] for a fancy VCR are precisely the people that own large rear projection TVs. Therefore, be extra careful not to spend too much time with static images on the screen, even paused images from &quot;live&quot; TV, or the screen that appears while one is setting up the Tivo for the first time (my recommendation is to turn off the TV while the Tivo is number-crunching the initial set-up, and come back from time to time to see how it is progressing).All in all, I am pleased with this device, even taking the short-comings into consideration. Also be aware that there is a monthly charge in order to download the Tivo programming, or a flat fee of $200, which is non-refundable. This makes the Tivo as expensive as the Replay units, which offer the guides for free. Of course, Replay is no longer making the units itself (I believe some large electronics firm is currently licesing the technology and has a couple of Replay-compatible devices out). One final note - one has to have a telephone jack near the Tivo (or have a free wall outlet to use one of those RCA electrice wire-to-telephone jack units).
When I try to use this dvd media for my Sony dvdcam, the "SONY media recommended" always showing up. It seem SONY always suggest to use their product even for media. So far it is OK for capturing my kids activities by my SONY dvdcam. The result is OK.
This mouse has everything you need, and more. I am a video editor and motion graphics designer, so I have logged well over 1000 hours on this thing from when I got a few years ago. The battery light indicator will always warn you before it dies. The back and forward buttons are the best; quick internet browser navigation, you can go back and forward from pages with a click of a button. You can also program custom actions in certain programs; I set the back and forward buttons in Photoshop to be undo and redo; so after many actions, I can step back or forward very quickly. The "quick search" button makes it quick to search for a phrase or word; just highlight the word, click the "quick search" button on the mouse, and your favorite search engine will automatically bring up your search results.I have been overly pleased with this mouse and do not regret buying it for a second. It was about twice as much as it is now, and it is still worth every penny of that $80.I use it for my laptop. When not in use, the usb receiver slides into the mouse and automatically turns it off.This mouse is 100% AWESOME!Yes, I would recommend this to anyone.
Easy to set up & works great. The remote is a bit confusing at first. Easy one-touch recording to DVD.
These speakers nicely replaced my old surround sound system front 3 speakers, they work great, not high end, but for the price and combined with my 10inch Sony subwoofer, these sound great.
the talking caller id feature doesn't work as well as i would have liked. the phone attempts to say the name of the calling party but i find the pronunciation to be very bad i.e., for many calls i can't make out what it is saying. i would prefer it just say the phone number of the calling party but that is not an option with this phone.also, i find the volume of the massages left on the answering machine to vary greatly. some are fine others i can hardly hear. this is particularly annoying when screening calls.
Not too impressed. After reading the reviews, I thought I was going to get a better sound system.
The product works great. I have small ears so regular earbuds hurt. These fit inside your ear perfectly. I would recommend them to anyone ho likes the versatility of earbuds but thinks the ones the come standard are too big.
Yup, doesn't work....i should of read the reviews to know this would not convert my old keyboard to work with my new computer, shucks!!!! well it was only 5 bucks, guess it will just go in the usless computer drawer i have never to be used at all.
The cable sent is not the white Canon cable shown, and is not the Canon part number advertised. It is not even a Canon product. No bulging part near the small connector, no embossed Canon logo, not white. Not Canon's proprietary cable.The ad should show a photo of the product they are really selling and should not claim to BE the Canon part number.I have asked to return for credit, I hope they honor the request.
I love this camera b/c it take good pics and you don't have to rewind it or mess with any bad film out of it b/c there won't be any messed up film. Like the camera i had before it messed up so many of my film that it was a waste of money but this one i love. for the money it is great.
I think that the Memorex player is a good cd player because it has a long playback time even on regular AA batteries.It also has a wide range of features that include extra bass.This is the perfect gift for those on the go because it was quite simply ....built for it.A good Purchase all in all due to the price
This is a great case for the money, terrific cost/benefit ratio. Very easy to work with. I like all the older model cases, since I build computers for my company use, not gaming. Give me beige or black! It has lots of nice little features and innovations that make system building and maintenance very easy. Here's another reason I like cases that look like "sleepers"; since I build them, I can pack a lot of wallop inside a very ordinary looking case. Our office building was burglarized at night twice, and both times all the fancy looking PCs and laptops were scooped up, but guess whose PCs were left alone?
What can I say? It's an audio cable - either it works or it don't. This seems to work well so, I'm happy. :-)
Avoid buying this video card. This has nothing to do with Amazon service. I kept receiving numerous errors which took many hours to fix and in addition I had many lock ups. Playing World of Warcraft would cause lock ups after 20-30 minutes of gameplay and a hard reboot to fix the error. I monitored the temperature and it was not the cause (though it does overheat fairly often). I've updated the BIOS, latest video and sound card drivers, updated motherboard chipset, and etc. and the problem is still not fixed. The minimum PSU stated on the box is insufficient as you will need at the least 18 Amps from your PSU. Most likely a 400+ watt PSU. PNY's support is also horrible.
Easy hook-up (to mac), works great- been on for over a month now I think and haven't had to reset it once (the ativa I had before this had to be reset every few weeks). Not that it matters much, but it's nice looking too. Great price. It's still early, so who knows what I'll be saying in a few months, but so far, so perfect!
Leather is stiff and thin, which is not evident in the online pictures. If you want a comfortable, leather case that will protect your camera, and even comes with a leather strap, go for the Canon PSC-55, for a couple extra dollars.
This isn't a competition-grade wiring harness, but it works just fine for the do-it-yourself factory radio replacement. I replaced the radio in my '06 Toyota Tacoma and this harness was perfect for the job.Note that it will NOT work with stereos that have the option of staying on after the key is turned off and until the driver door is opened.
I normally don't give reviews. And I certainly am biased towards 5-star reviews. However, this review didn't give me the option to give 4 1/2 stars. I was given a choice between giving these headphones a score of a 4 or a score of a 5. Upon further review, I had to give it a 5. Giving it a 4 would not have given it justice. Quite simply, for the money that is paid for these headphones, these give the best value. I would consider myself an audiophile. Throughout my lifetime, I've had many headphones. These headphones simply offer the best sound quality I have had. I've had a couple headphones that have had similar quality to these and they were 200 to 300 dollars. If you really don't care about looks and you only care about the sound, these headphones are amazing. I give it less than five stars because of its look. It's a model and make that remains unchanged since the 1980's. It looks cheap. I won't lie about that. But these headphones are very comfortable. You just need to make sure that you put the headphones on the "Light" option as opposed to the "Firm" option. If you only care about quality bass and sound, this is where to go. If you are looking to get a pair of headphones to impress folks, look elsewhere.
Excelent product!!!My son really enjoy it!!I recomend for every bodyGood choice, I feel very good!! Thank you
Great success with this product. easy to setup and I'm not that technically inclined--guess I can follow instructions :) I saw similar frames at Officedepot and Target and this was way cheaper. I'm looking to buy another!
I bought two of these cameras, one for each of my children. After shopping around at Staples, and several other stores, I was pleasantly surprised to find such a value with both the digital and optical zoom (a key selling point). The cameras were immediately put to task, and with the aid of a memory card, both my kids are using the camera and video features with ease! What a deal!!!
I bought the Garmin Nuvi 360 on Nov 23 , 2007. At first I thought it was great. It did not always take the best route but it always got me there. Then I started having problems with it going the exact opposite as it should. It would route me on a completely wrong route that made no sense. I have contacted Garmin 4 different times and each time they would give me a little hint on how to use the Nuvi 360, like I was an idiot, does it have a clear shot at the satellites? Hello! Yes it does! IS THE UNIT POWERED ON! (my favorite) Anyway their latest solution to my problem is to update my map for a modest fee of $69. Well I am not doing that since I already have double the money into this that you can buy one now . I am going for the Tom Tom and good riddance to Garmin. NOTE TO GARMIN>>>CUSTOMER SUPPORT!!!!!!!
The website was easy to use, it allowed me to get accurate information quickly. Took the kit and the stereo to Best Buy for installation, painless and fast. Arrived in just 3 days on my front porch!
I got the c550 for Christmas this year 06. It came with the 3.1 version and reading other posts upgraded it manually to 4.1 and did not use the webupdate.exe app. It acquires the satelite very fast and it is really easy to use. Looking places up is great, the database will mostly not have places or streets that have popped up in the last 1-2 years as it takes time to get incorporated into the software, but garmin has a poiloader app and people on the web who have POI updated catagories that you can load into a customm POI database and your all set to have an udated POI database till Garmin's new City Navigator Version 9 comes out. Overall I love this unit and the map and the screen is so easy to see and read and the dash mount is great.
When I first purchased this a few months ago it worked great.... However, the plastic tab broke on the cord storage area and now the USB cable no longer works unless you keep putting pressure on the part that plugs into the cooler. I would have expected it to last longer than a few months!
This ring is thin and light but once it's on it's on. I put a circular polarizer on it and there was nothing I could do to get it off. Maybe I should have saved my money and bought the Adorama instead.
works great for the kids in school, the price was the best i could find
I have a big head. Normally wear 7 1/4. This headphone is very, very comfortable and secure over my head. Ear cup (?) actually swivels a bit to better adjust to your head. Sound quality is solid. The fit is very good. No foam cover, but synthetic vinyl-like cover. I've had this thing for over a year now and decided to throw in my 2 cents because it is simply a very good product that provides both value and quality. I had 3 Sony headphones before this and they cost me a lot more. But every single one of them failed to live up to their claims. I also considered Bose, but their price point is simply ridiculous for what they claim to deliver. No thanks. For regular folks, Sennheiser delivers high-quality products at a very reasonable price and most importantly, it lasts. Very pleased and impressed with Sennheiser proucts in general. Highly recommended.
So I finally break down and get rid of my 32 mitsubishi I bought 12 years ago. So I dove into the world of research and shopping and pricing. I almost drove myself nuts. Should I buy online or from a store. Lcd vs Plasma.I decided on lcd because of 1080p for the price. Now which brand to buy. Sony vs Samsung. Sony was nice but too much for my budget left no money for the blu ray and new av reciver. Took five days to get the tv . service was great, the driver brought it inside unwrapped it and set it up for me. Turned it on and wow great color. Put blu ray on and it does not get any better than that. The shiny screen on the 65 does not effect the pic except for great blacks. Much better than the 61. Looked the same as the 71. The sound quality is great very loud from the speakers and remote is easy.Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
This machine is excellent for playback of pre-recorded VHS tapes. The picture is crisp and sharp. One great feature is the very quick time for fast-forward and rewind. Highly recommended!
This battery performs just like the original battery when it was new at a fraction of the Canon's cost. I received it in just 2 days after ordering in Los Angles, Ca. Great service with a great price.
I have been using this Patriot 1GB SODIMM just over 2 months with no problem. Bought it when I installed Oracle XE and SQL Navigator on my Windows XP laptop (Gateway MX6426). My configuration before was 2 x 512MB SODIMM. Now I have 1 x 512MB plus the new 1 x 1GB for a total of 1.5GB. Even managed to sell my old 512MB on Craigslist.
We totally endorse Alan G. Kirk's review. No excuse for this sad excuse for usability. Took it back. We believe the technical support "person" is an avatar running the Eliza program. The only reason for 2 stars rather than 1 is that the printer works. Other alleged functionality is not really there.
I purchased a DMC-TZ3 in 2008, it has been working well. it's easy to use,good quality pictures, the price is good at the time. However until 3 years later, out of blue, the camera does not function right. It only shows the strange image with purple color in LCD. I have contacted Panasonic, seems like it has CCD problem. the camera has passed warranty, I don't know how much will cost to fix.Well if you think $200+ for 3 years is good enough, you may consider buy it. otherwise it's a risk.
Very handy and built well messenger bag.
Purchased this from one of the secondary retailers instead of a generic battery because most of the reviews for the generic batteries sold on this site said that they didn't fit well or that they didn't last very long. The battery i bought ended up being approximately half the price of the same battery directly from Lenovo. When it arrived it was the exact model specified, Not a ripoff sold under the lenovo name.I'd suggest that if you're going to buy a battery for you X60 or X61 that you buy this instead of the smaller version and that you go for one that's endorsed by lenovo.
Used to turn my iPod volume up to 50-60% with the classic earbuds to hear any of my music on a bus or plane. With the E2Cs, I only have to turn it up to 15-20% to hear the music at a comfortable level, and it's a richer and fuller sound when everything else is muted. I wouldn't run/exercise outside in these, however, because the noise reduction is too good, and I fear I wouldn't hear any oncoming danger.Great buy!
Fits the Canon XH A1 well. I've only tested the rain cover under a slight drizzle but it worked well enough.My only complaint is that the viewfinder is hard to see because of the the glare that shows up on the material that the clear side is made of.
I've only had this receiver for a few weeks, but it works just fine and sounds great with my Bose bookshelf speakers. I live in a small city about 30 miles from Baltimore and 40 miles from Washington. AM reception is not good; FM reception is OK with a high gain antenna. Short of putting an antenna up on the outside of the house, I think this is the best I'm going to do. Glad I got it, just wish reception was better.
My son just bought this camera a short while ago and he just can't stop admiring it...Neither can his friends. This camcorder comes with plenty of features including steadyshot, 560x digital zoom and 20x optical zoom. Even though the battery it comes with is for two hours only, it suits him just fine. He has taken many shots and loved them all. The effects are neat:sephia, pastel, negative art, black&amp;white, solarize, mosaic, slim, stretch. The sephia is my favorite and reminds me what old movies looked like. There are also many fades to choose from. Sony really has put a lot of work into this camera. I really suggest you buy it if your looking for a high-quality, moderatly priced camcorder.
I sent n email with the following question to customer service:"Which formats may I play on Axion AXN6079 7-Inch Twin Monitor Portable DVD System?"First email answer:"This unit will play most formats." Signed by Reginald K. Johnson.Asked again:"Will you be so kind to tell me exactly which formats does it play? There are more than 30 video formats...Textual Answer:"All excerpt VCD's." Signed by Reginald K. JohnsonThird email: Are u sure you want to work in customer service? I'm planning not to buy the equipment due to your help.2 weeks and still no answer...
I have the private-labeled "Eddie Bauer" version of this unit and it plays exactly 5 minutes on battery. Once private labeled, no one, including Audiovox, has any information on the unit so that I can replace the battery. Customer service at Audiovox is atrocious; consequently I will avoid their products at all costs in the future. I think the unit was shipped with an alkaline battery, notorious for developing discharge memory. Replacing with a high amp-hour lithium ion battery will eliminate this problem... assuming I can figure out which battery fits the unit. Truly, companies like Audiovox are subscribing to the throw-away economy where products are assumed to be obsolete immediately on release and little is done to take care of customers down the road. Too bad.
I have looked and lived through all the boombox radios of the last 25 years. I could NEVER FIND A SIMPLE AM/FM RADIO like they used to make. I want GREAT SOUND...SIMPLE DIAL..STRONG ANTENNA TO REACH REMOTE STATIONS. SIMPLE BATTERY COMPARTMENT USING 4 AA RECHARGEABLE BATTTERIES. This RADIO HAS QUALITY, IT HAS STRONG CONSTRUCTION & LONG BATTERY LIFE. I WILL BUY AT LEAST 2 MORE.
Pros-Great sound quality.-Very small, smaller than ipod or zune.-Aluminum casing looks good, but it will scatch.-Controls are decent, but I like the ipods and zune controls better.-Supports all the mp3 formats I downloaded, even ogg files.-Has a voice recorder builtin, may be useful for college students taking notes in class.-Works with any computer with usb, no need for drivers because it works like an external hdd. Battery will drain if you hook it up thru a usb cable. Only charges if you put it in the USB cradle.Cons-Small screen, is good for displaying info about songs but not good for video.-The control wand has some troubles going thru a mp3 library. It's small, flimsy, and not accurate.-No automatic way to organize your mp3s, I had to organize my mp3 thru folders which took a long time. Also the iaudio would give me errors if I copied too many mp3s to one folder-Settings and controls are the most complex out of all the mp3 players I have used. I was still able to understand the controls after a few mins of fooling around with it.-Not good for video, screen resolution is low and the screen is tiny. You even have to convert your videos before you can play them on your iaudio.This was the first mp3 player I owned and I really liked it at first. My biggest problem with the iaudio are the controls and the way mp3s are organized on it. The other mp3 players are for more advanced in these two areas. Don't buy this mp3 player unless you try it out along with the other brands.
The cable works great! I would never recommend purchasing HDMI cables from circuit city type stores unless you just want to throw away money. However, the item was supposed to ship right away by priority mail but I didn't receive it until 17 days later. When I contacted the vendor they gave me a $5 credit towards $18 shipping fee. Still $13 was too much to pay for the slowest mail service available in the US
I use this bargain power strip for items that do not require surge protection. I would not recommend this item for surge protection on computer components.
I just received this keyboard a few days ago for my Palm Centro and am able to use it with Vista. I am really impressed with it so far, but I've only had it a few days. I did have to download the driver from the Palm website. The CD for whatever reason would'nt work and it kept saying that I needed to install the palm software which I had already done. Otherwise, I think I'll love it.
This case is definitely the best case that I have ever seen for an ipod. It's a little costly, but believe me, it is well worth it. The case looks, feels, and is VERY strong, and the ipod doesn't slip at all when placed in it. Also, every part of the ipod is covered and safe, including the precious color screen. There is a hole to use the scroll wheel, and it doesn't feel weird or too deep. It also comes with a belt clip should you want to be a dork and put your ipod on your belt. I highly recommend this case to anyone who really wants to protect their all-too-scratchable 5g video 30 gig ipod.
I'm using this wire for my surround speakers, perfect capacity for smaller speakers, quality product. Definitely would recommend.
Very easy to use, just pop off the lid and insert into USB port and the computer recognizes it. So far, very reliable and would recommend this for everyone!
This polarizer has been fantastic. See through glass, water, and capture the blue skies that would otherwise be blown out. I am very happy with this purchase.
Product works just as it should. That is the reason I usually choose Microsoft Mouse products.
I've been using this mouse for over 3 years and it's still working fine! There are a few issues that I should point out. First, this mouse has material on the thumb rest and pads underneath that chafe off from overuse. The material stained myFellowes 91741 Gel Wrist Rest and Mouse Pad - Graphite/Platinum. Second, I occasionally lose tracking while gaming and it's not due to low battery power. (But I can't be certain if its the laser component of the mouse or the tracking surface of the mouse pad.) Third, operating the zoom slider is bit awkward; you have to really push the slider to get it to work but, honestly, I hardly use that function.
I own the 17-40mm L, but wanted an even wider angle. I didn't know if I'd like this lens or even use it much given I have the 17-40mm. Well, the 10mm wide end versus 17mm is very different, and I am loving this lens! I've gotten some incredible shots. I will keep the 17-40mm because I will move up to a full-frame sensor in the future, but in the mean time this has replaced it; I didn't realize what I was missing since going digital until I got this lens. To my eyes the barrel or pincushion distortion mentioned by others is not apparent, lines stay pretty straight. Tip: get Photoshop CS3 if you can upgrade to it or can afford it, it has a perspective correction filter that works well (also corrects barrel/pincushion effects) -- just don't try and overdo it.I haven't had this much fun with a lens for many, many years.
it become necessary for this times of mp3, digital videos and pictures. I can do everything with my jukebox (I also bought the camera accesory). It only will be exceeded by next version of this same machine. I would like more quality in video and picutre capture.
Unbelievable!Can a spindle of discs really be this bad? I don't write many reviews but this purchase was such a ripoff I just had to take the time to warn people. I am talking 35% to %45 bad discs!!!! (Will not format. Or, the recorder will say it's formatted but take it out and put it back in - not formatted.) I format on my dvd recorder. I am not trying to format at a high speed. It's all automated. Can you imagine the time I spent trying to figure out what was going wrong? Checking the recorder's manual. Checking everything. I could not believe that many discs were bad! Really, I thought my dvd recorder was going out. Then I thought, what the heck. If the recorder is shot I'm going to replace it anyway. So I stop in at Walmart and buy a 100 disc spindle of Memorex discs. First one in, it's a snap. Format is fine. Try another. No problem. Put in one of these TDK nightmares - will not format. Put in one of the new Memorex. Format fine. Try another TDK garbage disc. Will not format. Put in another new Memorex. No problem. You get the picture. These are an unbelievable ripoff. I have never had a problem like this with discs before in my life. I wish I'd read this review before I bought them. I'd have saved myself a lot of time, trouble, money and frustration.
My first impression of this set was pretty bad; VERY cheap construction. Overall though it has worked out ok, all three pieces are just fine for my needs. The only thing that annoys me is the retractable USB charger...the tension created when I extend it to charge my iPod is enough to pull my player off my desk; I have to wedge it securely in place to keep it from tumbling to the floor even though the charger isn't extended fully. Overall it's a decent set for the low price.UPDATE: Um...*blush*...I was shown that the retractable USB charger can be fully extended and locks into place to STAY extended. Gently pull it again and it unlocks and retracts. Yeaaah, didn't see that.
Works great for plugging in my earphones into my electronic drum set. No audio issues at all and great sound quality
Very basic cat5e cables but of great quality, purchased three to hook up my modem to router and router to other devices. Click in very nice and have the snag-less feature which to me is a great plus because of the countless number of cat5 cables that i have broken the tab off of due to them getting snagged. Which in my opinion leaves them somewhat useless as they always slip out of the Ethernet port upon the slightest disruption.
i am writing to you because my item was sent back and i only got one attempt to my house and i wanted to see if you can resend me the item???
I already own a older Sharp 15 inch TV and have had no trouble out of it so I picked out this one and have had great service so far it has a great picture and the sound is fine I don't think you can go wrong with this one the price is great and shipping is free and no Tax.
This cassette player was advertised as "new, unopened", which it was.......but a coupon inside the package expired in 2001! So clearly the item has been around a long time. But it works well and is just what I was looking for, actually replacing an almost identical cassette player I had that broke. I love the directional option so it plays both sides w/o beng tinkered w/ during my walk. The sound is of good quality and the headphones are comfortable for walking. I am very pleased w/ this product.
I am impressed with this sturdy feeling tripod that comes with more features than I thaught it would have. The carry bag is even quite nice. I give it 4 stars because the thinest section of the legs are slightly noodley and the hight lock for each section doesn't feel quite as nice as the rest of the tripod.
all you need to set up a mono block sub is in the kit. very easy to put together. buy it
really nice tv, worth the money. I thought it would be smaller.. but I'm not complaining :)
Has everything you ask for. Much cheaper and more robust than a comparable HP MFD. Cheaper ink.Contrary to other reviews, this CAN be used on a Network using Microsoft Print Sharing without any problems.
After no more than a few dozen printed pages, the Innovera toner cartridge started leaving very light print in the middle one-third of the page. After shaking the cartridge, it would print okay - for half a dozen pages, but then same problem - very light print in the middle third of the page. I would return the cartridge, but I have had it longer than Amazon's return period, though it has not been used very much and is obviously faulty.
This thing works horrable! It kills the ipod battery so fast when it does work, which isnt often. Most of the time it is staticy and it is so hard just to get it to turn on. I am in the process of returning it.
great lens especially for portraiture! I use this lens over any of my other len's. The price is great and the quality is surprisingly good.
Radio Shack had the M:Robe in stock for $130 less a $30 mail-in rebate. I have had this MP3 player for only one day, but price/performance deserves a 5-star rating. That, and I also believe it is the best looking and most durably constructed MP3 player on the market. I don't think you need to hide it in a case, because it is constructed of metal and glass. It is not going to get scratched up.I read a lot of reviews of the M:Robe before buying it. Some earlier ones complained about it not playing loud enough, or freezing up. These problems have been fixed, so as soon as I got it out of the box, I applied the latest software updates Olympus has come up with. Just do it!Here is the quickest way to set the M:Robe up:Attach AC power cord to transformer, and transformer to docking station. Place M:Robe in docking station.Attach USB cable to docking station and position near your main PC. The M:Robe will start to charge the battery. This will take about 3 hours, so you have plenty of time update software and upload CDs.Load the enclosed CD and install the m-trip software. It will give you an option to scan your hard drive for music. Do it. I only had 4 sample music files in the Windows Media format, and I deleted them from the PC hard drive as allowed from the m-trip software. You should also register the product as you install the software. Olympus ships the product with version 1.0 of the PC software and the M:Robe also has the lowest level of firmware installed. You want the latest updates, so....Open Internet Explorer and go to the web site:[...]Uploaded m-trip Music Manager Update v1.06, and m:robe 100 Firmware Update v2.17, and follow the clear instructions they provide to complete these tasks. The web site provides six different uploads. You only need the top two, so don't bother with the others.So now you have the latest software. Start feeding music CDs into the m-trip software. It only takes a couple of minutes to upload each CD. By the time the battery is fully charged, you will have a pretty good collection of music. Now sync the M:Robe with your PC and you can start playing with this little portable music wonder.The touch-sensitive controls work easily and smoothly. It takes some getting used to, but it is all intuitive after a short while. Play with the equalization settings. I found they all made the music sound worse, and that no equalization worked best, but you be the judge. The ear buds supplied with the M:Robe are pretty awful, but hey if you can get this player for net $100 from Radio Shack, that leaves you some extra cash for good ear phones.Best points of this player: It looks great with its flat black glass front and bright red control lights. Olympus did a great job in designing this unit.Worst points: The m-trip music management software is not the equal of i-tunes. For me, who listens to entire albums at a time, this is not an issue. If you think you can compose a better play list than the original artist, get the i-pod.
JUST so you know this Canon does NOT shoot in Raw file format. I was replacing an SD40 and ASSUMED that the higher model # meant more and better features.. Oh well not the case. ALSO the "sleek" case is very slippery. Make sure you purchase some EGrips to stick on the camera and keep it from falling out of your pocket
I used my Garmen in centeral and northern germany this summer and could not have asked for anything better it found all locations I asked for and listed all roads. It found places to eat and gas stations and hotels. Absolutely fantastic
I use this for a palm centro with headphones and a FM tuner and it works great for such an inexpensive item.
The TV looked ok when it was delivered. Unfortunately the delivery guy did not plug it in and check to see if it would start before he left. It didn't! Sony support said there was definitely something wrong with it. What kind of customer service should you expect from Amazon.com.Well first off all you can't talk to them on the phone. Second you are left with a brand new damaged TV and this is there wonderful response email."Thank you for contacting us at Amazon.com.I apologize that we are unable to contact you directly by phone asyou requested.Unfortunately, we do not make outgoing phone calls. Rest assured, however, that we are committed to helping resolve this matter.I am sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your television.Unfortunately, as noted in our returns policy posted on our web site (http://www.amazon.com/help/returns), we cannot accept the return of televisions 27 inches and larger after delivery."How do they quote "we are committed to helping resolve this matter"?I thought I could trust Amazon.com. I'm left with a broken expensive TV. I am truly disappointed to say the least.
I've used a Tripp-Lite line conditioner for years now. I recently bought this unit to replace it so the old unit can do duty elsewhere. I installed this unit on my home entertainment center. Good thing I did.My house has developed a bad neutral. If you're not familiar with this, it can cause all kinds of weird electrical problems. In my case, when I turn on the microwave (or another appliance) in the kitchen, the voltage goes up in my living room. Lights flicker all over the house. It's a mess. Luckily, my neutral line is not gone completely, but iffy enough to cause voltages in my house to vary between about 105 and 140 volts. A repair is scheduled in a few days. In the meantime, I'm keeping most of my electronics unplugged. At least I can still watch TV at night because of the Tripp-lite standing guard.It's interesting to watch the Tripp-lite work. When the voltage goes out of range, a relay inside the unit trips to bring the voltage back to normal. Indicator lights on the front let you know whether your voltage is low or high. The relay is loud, but if it's clicking a lot you have a problem that you should look into.My older unit is keeping my office computer safe. My house mate works from there and would be in trouble if he was suddenly unable to work while my house waits for repairs. Compared to the older Tripp-lite, a 1200 watt unit, this unit is bigger with a plastic case instead of metal and much lighter.If this unit serves me half as well as my older unit, I'll be well pleased.
Excellent product. Plugged into USB and started using. Totally reliable for first 2 months. Amazon is a winner.
In May 2008, I stayed at a nice hotel in Philly that had this hair dryer. I used it, loved it, came home & ordered it from Amazon. The "push to retract" did not work 100%, but I did not expect it to (dumb idea). Loved the dryer, did a great job on my hair. A few weeks ago I was using it when suddenly the barrel got bright orange like it was on fire. I turned the dryer off & unplugged it. Luckily I always have a "back up" hair dryer, so I dusted that off & used it. Plugged the Andis back in the next day, the switch was on "off", yet the dryer was running at full speed. Changing the switch setting did not make a difference, it continued to run at full speed. I had to unplug it to get it to stop running. Waited a few days, plugged it in, and it was fine.Last week the barrel got bright orange like a flame thrower again and I had the same problem with it running on "high" even though the switch said "off."Needless to say, the hair dryer is now in the trash, and I'm on the hunt yet AGAIN for a hair dryer that gets hot enough to straighten my naturally curly hair, but doesn't overheat itself or blow itself up. It's not rocket science.
This case is not esthetically pleasing. A very unattractive grey. But it does the job more or less. It has a compartment for four batteries. The reason I only gave it 3 stars, is why not have a compartment for other things, a memory card and/or miscellaneous other stuff? The other major faux paux is why doesn't it give you the option to put it around your neck? Only on a belt buckle? It's very basic, no frills.
This is a great bag plain and simple. Wenger really knows how to make a bag. I load this bag with 45-50 lbs. of text books, laptop, and notes from school and it holds up like a champ. I have done this with other bags and they fell right apart, this bag hasn't even showed any sign of wear from the weight, the only problem with this bag is its beginning to become too small for all my school work!!!If you need a good bag for school, hiking, or just need a good bag,screw the cheap $10 Wal-mart backpack, buck up some cash and get THIS BAG, it well worth the cost.
I want to point out straightaway that the bulk of my time evaluating this player was spent on streaming services, not blu ray playback. I was looking for a blu ray player that had all the capabilities of a standalone media player with the hope that I could do both with one device. So if you're looking to use a blu ray player strictly for playing blu ray discs, skip to the next review.The first question anyone looking for a blu ray which also plays media would probably ask is if it does DLNA/UPnP (this was my biggest question). I'm happy to report that even though it doesn't say so on the box or in the manual, it DOES see your UPnP server (such as PlayOn, TVersity, Windows Media Player, etc). Unfortunately I have to knock the rating down because anything I tried playing through Hulu would freeze only seconds into the video. The same holds true for any channel that I attempted to play through PlayOn. It also can NOT play a ripped DVD (VOB files), a dealbreaker for me.The other bummer when it comes to streaming is that you must use the Samsung software (called "Share Manager") to share video, pictures, and music from your home computer. That's stupid... it should just work based on network shares you set up on your computer. To make matters work, it's very difficult to get to work. I am a tech person and it took me a while to figure it out. I installed the software, told it which folders to share, and yet could not see ANYWHERE in the player's menus how to view content from my shared drives. It was only after letting the Internet TV feature update and then looking through a seemingly endless number of Samsung help videos that I found out how to get it to work.Once you get it to work, you can't rewind or fast forward either. It also will not see any new files you've added to the shared folders until you go into the share manager software and refresh it.I think the streaming services would be OK for most people if they are using an external hard disk or flash drive. The videos that I was able to play in this manner looked fantastic. Also, the blu ray picture quality is GREAT, and the remote control has nice big buttons and a logical layout.This device has a lot of promise but doesn't quite cut the mustard for me when it comes to media streaming. It may do the trick for some people, but in the meantime I hope that Samsung will continue to improve on their software and media streaming capabilities.
I loved the idea and the product, if it had only worked. After installing (with two new drives), I had all sorts of issues - not being able to see the drives, reinstalling numerous times, different files visible from different computers. I spent ages on the phone with many tech support people, and it still never worked right. Then all the installing/uninstalling finally corrupted my windows and caused me days to recover. Finally I had to send it back. Such a nightmare. Too bad - seemed to be just what I wanted.
So, my wife had on her Christmas list, "A smallish TV, not too expensive". What an open invitation that was to dive into my favorite brand: Sony. They are truly worth any extra you would expect to spend. This TV However, is an EXTREME value. You get a monitor and a TV - all in one. Today, It showed up on the porch and the shipping box was badly damaged, but AMAZON packed enough air bags in there to save your 300 pound mother in law from a fatal head-on. The factory box was pristine. Eewww, well, you know -- I just HAD to check it to see if it was damaged. Hmm, let me just plug it in. Yep, works perfectly and WOW, look at this--it works with my PC! I didn't know that!...and hey look "The Man Show" marathon is on -- GREAT! The picture is astounding. Yep, I sure like MY new TV. Now if I can find a "Smallish" "Inexpesnive" one? This one is all MINE....Signed, one Happy Scrooge. (Buy this, you won't be sorry at all.)
This Walkman by Sony offers serious music lovers the opportunity to listen to MP3 files stored on a CD, CD-R, CD-RW, a regular CD (of course); and even a newer technology called "ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus." The remote and the car accessories come in handy if you don't want to carry the actual player in your hands as you walk about town or drive along the highway--great! Moreover, to do all this it only uses two AA batteries at a time and you get lots of play time out of that single battery.At first glance the controls on the Walkman itself appear intimidating but after about ten minutes tops you learn all the important and most commonly used functions. The controls also make it easy to adjust the levels of bass and change equalizer settings. Other features, such as adding bookmarks on a CD and learning how to use this in a car, require a bit more concentration and time to learn. However, the instruction manual is fairly clear and if you have questions you can always contact Sony customer support by phone or Internet.One special feature that is very much worth noting: the advantage of making an "ATRAC3plus or an ATRAC3" CD is that you can fit much, much more music onto an "ATRAC" CD than you ever could otherwise when making your own CDs. Indeed, the owner's manual for this Walkman states that you can fit 999 music files on a single "ATRAC" style CD. Excellent!However, I noticed two relatively minor disappointments. First, Sony advertises this Walkman as being for the music enthusiast--and they are right. This means that the average layperson like me will have to spend a couple of hours learning how to use ALL the functions of this Walkman. The capabilities of this little machine impress me greatly; but there will be a small--but worthwhile--learning curve for persons like myself. I did not anticipate that. In addition, some of the control buttons are rather small so you need to be careful of how you touch them with your fingers.Overall, music enthusiasts will be thrilled with this Walkman. The abundant features amaze me and I believe you will be impressed, too. The quality of the sound is excellent. The shockproof "skip-free G protection" impress me, too. I highly recommend this portable CD player for music lovers everywhere. In addition, if you have the time to learn how to use this machine to its greatest potential, any layperson like me will also come to cherish this Walkman.
I am VERY pleased by the speed and reliability of these Transcend SDHC Flash Cards (i got 2X)... good price and delivered quickly... i was going to buy a cheaper card at first, but to save a few dollars i am happy i didn't... Transcend is a good reliable company... i do not want to take a chance on loosing any of my photos as all can eventually be priceless... if you have ever had a card go bad, you know what i mean... if you haven't, like me, i hope we never have to experience it (knocking on wood)... spend a little more for reliability...
Great packaging, quick ship and a great PC speed up - what more could you ask for?
Perfect for what I needed. I needed a desk light for computer graphics work. Something that would illuminate what I was reading but not interfere with my my monitors. I knew I needed a piano style lamp and this was perfect. If you are looking for a lamp that will also give you ambient lighting for the room this is not the one. The light is very directional. I would estimate the optimal illumination area with the light 2' hight is around 30" with a rapid drop off. But that's exactly what I needed for my tasks. The light is also in the daylight spectrum, which for me being used to incandescent and halogen lamps seemed very blue and cold. It was a little jarring at first to me but I found this spectrum is very easy to read with and to my eye, doesn't affect the colors of my monitors. Emotionally I want the warmer light but intellectually I think this might be better. So I'll just get used to the blueness. The reputed energy efficiency and lamp longevity are gravy.
doesn't have the advertised gauge but it still will hook up your amp & subs and will sound very good and you'll have plenty of wiring lefti drive a dodge magnum which is long as **** and i still gotta lot of wiring left and my subs and amp sound amazing
I bought three of these for my camcorder and it works great. We recorded our Orlando vacation and have great memories to look back on.
This mower works perfect for my little yard in the lowcountry. I used to use a weedeater but never got a clean cut. This has helped out tremendously in time and also being able to use it early morning.
I ordered this product with realistic expectations. I expected a product that would protect my camera from scratches, small bumps and other light wear to the body of the camera. I think this product serves that purpose well. The skin is very similar to what you can purchase to cover your cell phone. The thickness of the skin is approximately the same as the skin that is on my blackberry. Mind you I have dropped my blackberry and seen it bounce but I doubt that is what would happen if I were to drop my camera. It is a larger product than a phone and while the skin will protect against minor wear, I doubt it would protect my camera against a fall. I use my camera for taking pictures as a hobby only, for family pictures, vacations etc so I do not use my camera roughly or as frequently as others (maybe twice a week).I was able to put it on fairly quickly and had no issues with that. It does fit a little bit funny around the edges but I do have full access to my buttons, memory card etc. There is a place for the strap to go through as well. It comes with a clear plastic thing that protects the screen that is held on by the skin. The skin's fit seems a little strange on the bottom because at first it looks like there is extra skin hanging from the bottom. Under closer inspection you can see this was intentional so when you set the camera down, it rests on the skin instead of the surface.I purchased the product for 14.95 and it was definitely worth that and a bit more. If you are looking for a product to protect your camera against minor misuse, I would recommend this product. If you are planning on doing something really rough with your camera or need something that provides lots of protection, you may want to look for something more durable.
Since I'm a professional photographer frequently working in nightclubs, I feel much better knowing my lens is protected from people banging into me. Also, was happily surprised to find I can just leave it on and put my lens protector right over it.
i've a palm-top which company is hand-spring company,which model name is visoredge.i want to purchase it's software and it's components.also give me information about your dealer in india with phone number ,fax number and email address.
I purchased 2 of these for my grandkids for Christmas, they would have liked better instructions, but managed to transfer their music on to the players without too much difficulty. Battery life seems really good.
This is the best... First o buy the $2 and is trash!! And i buy this is amazing good sound quality in hd.
Great hardware... Needs some updates to map provided for download. Otherwise the clarity, graphics and colors are excellent.
I, like many others, agree that the basic instructions could have been written better. The software installed fine. I just couldn't get the thing to burn. Called HP, and they took me through several extensive computer adjustments, starting in"MY COMPUTER" ie....device manager, "cd-rom" property settings, then BACK TO to MY COMPUTER, property, performance, file system, hard disc, cd-rom, graphics......all had some adjustments. We also went into Control Panel, clicked on Display and re-set the screen saver not to come on for at least 60 minutes.....or better yet, turn it off to burn music cd's Then we went into the Re-writter program and went to options. Reduced the speed to 1x or 2x at the most, and unchecked the "test operations before recording disc. We also went into Explorer, tools, internet options, and selected the delete files and also checked the delete all offline content. We also turned off our connection to the internet.We then proceeded to burn a CD and it worked.NOTE.....THE ABOVE ONLY RELATE TO BURNING MUSIC CD'S. These seem to be the fussiest. I had no problem burning all the Photo cd's at 4x even being connected to the internet.ALSO, AND THIS IS IMPORTANT. I FOUND OUT THAT AT LEAST WITH MY COMPUTER ( A GATEWAY Desktop PENT II 400MHZ, Windows 98) THAT I CAN NOT BURN A CD IF THERE IS ANY OTHER USB DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF MY TOWER !!!!!!I HAVE 2 USP PORTS. One for the CD Burner and the other for my Printer. I HAVE TO UNPLUG MY HP 1215 PRINTER FROM IT'S USB PORT IN ORDER FOR THE HP CD-WRITTER TO BURN A MUSIC CD. DONT ASK ME WHY. EVEN HP CANT ANSWER THAT ONE FOR ME. AND FORGET ABOUT USING A USB EXTENSION HUB TO PLUG IN THE BURNER...YOU WILL JUST WASTE DISCS.Like I said, once I got the kinks worked out, the unit burns like a dream...... I did find the people at HP very, very nice and helpful. Without them, I would have given up. My neighbor has one and never had the problems I had.....His installed immediately and worked without all the tweaks. His computer is newer and he was also running Windows ME....... For an inexpensive unit, it fits my needs at the moment.
This is a nice product, not much to say, arrived on time, no complaints, comes in handy for delivering smaller productions.
I think this Pentax Zoom Binocular is great for what it is. As other reviewers have stated there are minor drawbacks to zoom binoculars(loss of some brightness at full zoom etc). But for what they are supposed to do, they do a great job. The optics are sharp & the funtionality is excellent. For their size, weight & price I think they are in a class by themselves. It only takes a short time to get used to how they function. After that it is a piece of cake. I will definately take these to the next sporting event.
I bought these to put out as fake securety for an old flat about four or five years ago. They run on batteries, and for someone who wouldn't know the diffrence between a fake and real securety camera they might work.However, they are motionless, and though they have a red light the camera lens are not very convincing.If you really want sercurety then buying a real camera with a recorder for about $100 is probably the way to go.If you want to simply have a low rate securety and hope that people will be convinced by the fake camera's presence, then these might be a cheap way to go.
The switch works well.It is of a much better construction than one that I bought years ago.Great price, as well.RCA VH71 A/B Slide Switch
This Targus Battery Charger does a great job and is very inexpensive compared to more popular brand names. I have been using this charger for a while now and even I do have a Sanyo Charger too, I prefer this one as it charges much faster. The Sanyo takes all night to completely charge 4 AA Batteries, were the Targus Charger requires less then 3 hours for a full charge. The other plus with this is you can take it along on the road as it includes a Car DC Adapter.
The HDMI cables work great, I am using them with a Yamaha receiver, a Philips (1080p) TV, and a Playstation 3.
This is my first purchase of a Canon L lens and I couldn't be more pleased. It focuses very fast and feels solid in my hands. As a longtime Nikon shooter, after handling this body & lens combo, it's no wonder why sports shooters jumped over to Canon a long time ago.
I installed this to my projector and then to my playstation and the picture will not show up on my screen, I have to first get the movie selected and playing on the playstation then I have to unplug it from the TV and plug it back to the projector for it to show on my projector screen. not sure why its doing this.I would not recommend this to somebody else.
Great product for the money. The only complaint or issue I kind of have is that the cord could be a little longer. Plus with the radio I use the plug has a tendency to come out if the cord is pulled to far or stretched out. It depends on how you choose to wear it if this will be a problem for you or not. Even with this issue I still would buy it again.
I bought this headset for my daughter. She is really enjoying them. I am considering buying a pair for my husband and myself. The shipping time was excellent. I recommend this product.
My regular charger for may Palm E2 died when I was in Thailand. The Gomadic charger saved my booty. I can not live without my palm. I keep it in my car and charge only when I am driving and it keeps me topped up even as a power user. The 12 volt travel charger works so well I haven't even called Palm for the replacement 110 volt unit. Better do that.Nothing not to like about this piece.
I've had the HP C6180 for about a year - it had been nothing but trouble. It SUCKS ink and the cartridges are expensive. There are six ink cartridges - if any one of the six are low or empty and really when isn't that the case, you have all kinds of trouble trying to print. It keeps popping up a message that pink is empty, you can't just tell it to print in black and go on without getting a pop-up for each page!!!It no longer recognizes my wireless network, so I have to carry the laptop in and plug it in to print. No help from the tech support.Just recently it has started turning itself off - or when it goes to sleep mode, then when I tell it to print, it gives me a message that says "improper shut down", and it starts making all kinds of noises, etc.I came to Amazon to search for its replacement - this is the third HP in 3 years - they are not what they used to be.
I bought this remote to replace an origial equipment Panasonic model that had gone south. I use it for the TV and VCR only so 8 devices is overkill but the no-batteries feature sold me. It took about 5 minutes to set up and does everything the Panasonic did but better. The only annoying feature is the need to slide a switch to change between TV and VCR.Although batteries in a remote seem to last for 6+ months there was always an annoying period where the remote worked but not 100%. This one works better than the old one did with fresh batteries.
While I haven't compared this card to others I've used, it is working better than expected with good write speed.
If you're looking for a basic record player at a great price, this is for you.Very good sound quality, easy to use, easy to setup and well made.While it rarely skips, it does occasionally skip on old records that haven't been taken care of as they should have. A higher end record player might handle the scratches better, and not skip. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for. This particular player is a fantastic value.The built in pre-amp was a great added feature - Upon first use, I found out that the phono input on my receiver was busted. Thanks to the built in pre-amp on this record player, I'm able to use an aux input on the receiver, rather than having to buy a whole new receiver with phono input.
The reason I bought this was because it isn't confusing, the buttons are exactly where they need to be and there are just as many buttons as I need, I can turn up the volume or change the song without crashing into a tree, because everything is easily accessed. I also like the pretty blue screen.The only drawback is that the cd player moves a little when you press the buttons, but I'm not sure if this is because the snap on edge doesn't fit in my dash, the pocket beneath it wont open if I put the frame on it, but other than that, this is a great product.
For home, awesome. For semi-pro audio, very good. Keep these in mind: no 1/4&quot; jack (just high quality push-type binding posts), and not set up for direct parallel connection, but can be done with high quality speaker cable. I use as secondary speakers in a live band. These are a best value, bar none. Just keep in mind the limitations to connecting. You won't be disappointed.
As of 7/2010, there are no Snow Leopard drivers for the EcoMouse. Unfortunately, under Snow Leopard this mouse's motion is highly erratic, so it was a complete waste of money in my case. I understand that the box doesn't claim Snow Leopard compatibility, but is does claim OS X compatibility. One would expect that, nearly a year after Snow Leopard's release, a company specializing in Mac peripherals would have released a simple mouse driver update addressing the current Mac operating system.
Tried on several machines and didn't work. Properly the fault of my computer, but in any event, no luck for me.
Bought unit, connected it to wireless network, and unit seemed to work. After less than an hour of use getting familiar with features of unit I received notice there was a Firmware update: loaded update. Unit would not reconnect to Internet! Spare the details, after more than six hours with level one and level two tech support I was finally turned over to Executive Customer Relations: phone calls were disconnected four times requiring me to go back through the question and answers with a level one tech each time!!! After another hour plus with the Executive Customer Relations they said they would Email an UPS Ground shipping authorization to return the unit for repair. Did not get the Email. Had to call back six times (yes six times!!!)over four days to get them to enter the correct Email address in their system: not a very long one and I even gave it to them in the Military Alphabet - Juliet Whiskey Sierra - each time.Finally got the Email. Boxed up the unit and shipped it out same day UPS. Got it back twenty days later. It was just as inoperative as when I sent it in. Called Executive Customer Relations, again: they wanted me to go over troubleshooting issues with tech, again. Non-starter, time for an exchange of units I suggested. I had to finally tell the representative I would not argue with her further about the issue and to put her supervisor on the line. The supervisor agreed to an exchange and said a shipping label would be sent out. Two more days pass and no Email with shipping label, so another call to Executive Customer Service: now I am informed that it takes five business days for any decision to be made as to whether or not an exchange will be made. If and when that decision is made a shipping label would be mailed to me within eleven (11) business days (and why not by Email as before????). So, I may or may not get an exchange for a useless unit this year.....I spent about US$250 for the unit and the UBS lan. I have wasted better than twenty-five (25) hours of my time troubleshooting this defective unit and dealing with Samsung's customer service department. I am doing now what my wife said to do when she heard me on the phone with the level two tech's telling me to do the troubleshooting steps I had already taken before I had called support. I just deposited the unit in the trash. I shall buy the Sony unit with the integrated lan.Samsung BD-C5500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
The scanning capabilities from this model are excellent. It comes with a firewire card and cable (in addition to a USB cable) that installed easily in my computer(instructions are easy-remove panel from computer-ground yourself by touching the computer case or chassis to prevent static electricity). WinME automatically recognized it right away. My only gripe is that for what this scanner costs, that it does not include a DETAILED user manual. Customer service is a long wait on the 1-800#. I gave up and worked out my questions myself-like how to get to the PRINT menu from PhotoshopLE-a real pain. Also, the tools in the Photoshop menu grey-out. What is going on here? It depends on what file or folder the preferences (in the edit button) get moved to. I'm not sure how they get moved in the first place. It is hard to get to print from the &quot;MY IMAGES&quot; file or folder; another thing I need to work out. From Microtek's photo scan menu, it depends on where you save the image-then a copy button finally pops on the interface (don't ask me how, I don't remember what I clicked) replacing the scan button. VERY FRUSTRATING; took this dumbbell forever to figure out. I really questioned this purchase, and considered returning it but I will keep it, as I am a serious photographer and need the control for my printing. The slide and film holders for DIRECT scanning (no distortion from glass), 42bit color, legal size scanning, 2400x1200, 9600 interpolated dpi are GREAT accesories and qualities for the PRICE. My printer is a 1200x1200dpi inkjet that came w/the computer. The results are ok-color rendition fom scanner is TRUE &amp; EXCELLENT (5 STARS!!) that is important for me, but I see some graininess, so I will upgrade to a higher dpi printer in the future. The software includes Adobe Photoshop 5 LE-this takes some working with, as there is not much in the way of a manual for this. The additional software lets you create a web page, &amp; share photos on the web. There is an icon on the desktop menu bar with a green arrow that when you scroll over it says unplug or eject hardware-DON'T click this-it does not shut the scanner off, it uninstalls something, then you have to re-install the scanner. Useless button that should be talked about or explained in the non-existant user manual. When I first installed the scanner and used it, it worked fine. When you shut down or let the computer sleep, THEN you can turn off the scanner-don't do it before, because then windows won't be able to find the scanner when you go to turn it back on. I have had to uninstall and re-install this scanner twice because windows could not find it. Maybe others have not had the problems I've had, but once you work your way through the menus, it does get better. I would give it 5 stars, but technical support is a toll number-you have to call customer service; hopefully they will help. Also, easier scan to print or copy menus and a thorough user manual would help. But image quality is nice, color is great, even Microtek's scan interface with imaging controls are very good.
Looked awesome when I bought it, after one year of constant everyday use, it's still like new. Very comfortable, looks great. Great purchase.
I loved this GPS when I first got it a year-and-a-half ago. It is really fast to recalculate if you miss your turn; that in itself is invaluable. Loved it so much I convinced my brother to buy it too. Smooth graphics and it looks cool too. However, I've had several problems and complaints for it.Problems:After about 6 months, the battery refused to hold a charge for more than 5 minutes. I hate having the extra cables but it has to remain plugged in now. The maps loading time from the CD is horrendous. Takes several hours! Also, it has been chirping at me lately that my maps are over a year old and should be updated. That'd be great if I could find them anywhere on the Sony site. Support for this product is next to nil. It got progressively slower and slower as I used it, and one day it gave me an error message that the navu.exe could not be found. Thats when I discovered it is running on Windows CE(crap software). If I held down my finger on the error screen it would pull up a right-click menu. To fix it, I plugged my brother's GPS into the computer, copied all the files to the desktop through activesync (another terrible product), then plugged in mine and overwrote all the files with my brother's. Success! Even to the point that all my saved locations were replaced with his. The average person is probably not computer savvy enough to have figured this out, I'm thinking (nor would they have two GPS units on hand!). It has since slowed down again and sometimes takes a good 5 minutes to boot up which is unacceptable.All in all, it was an okay product when it came out, but several things were very poorly implemented, quality was low and for the 500 bucks I paid for it, left me severely disappointed in the long run. Sony really neglected this product and subsequently got left in the dust when it comes to the superiority and ease of use that Garmin GPS units have. On a side note, my friend installs GPS units at his car shop and said all ten Nav-u units they installed were returned because they stopped working.
This arrived yesterday. It worked for a few minutes until the charge was gone. Then it would only work if it's plugged into my computer. It must not be holding a charge because I let it recharge for hours on my computer. But as soon as I unplug it from my computer it died. I really liked the look of it.
When it works, it works well, but I do not recommend the Tungsten E because the battery is not adequate to handle even minimal use.My teenage son and I each got a Palm Tunsten E a few weeks ago. They are very easy to use, the screen is crisp, and we're hooked on the convenience. He has beamed homework assignments and after-school activities to mine, and downloaded several games, a dictionary, and some music. I'm keeping track of four people's schedules with the calendar's color coding - I'd tried for years to use a different color pen on the kitchen calendar or maintain color-coded calendars on the desktop computer, but neither was convenient. On the T/E, it's a breeze to put in each person's recurring appointments in his/her color, and I can immediately see who's where when, make updates, add notes, etc.HOWEVER, and this is a BIG however, the T/E is not reliable. The battery runs down after only a few hours of use (that's my guess of the total of a lot of short uses), needing a recharge every night or two. I exchanged my first one for a replacement after less than a week, because the salesperson and I thought mine must be defective (he said he hadn't heard of any battery problems). The replacement is no better - the battery indicator on the new one and on my son's are both down to 1/2 the afternoon after an overnight charge. It's my understanding that Palm uses the same battery as on models with less capability, so it seems that the battery is inadequate for the Tungsten E.The battery is supposed to last longer if you turn down the screen brightness (harder to see), use fewer alarms and turn down the volume (but alarms are part of the usefulness!), turn off beaming, and make a few other changes. Of course with frequent charging having the battery run down shouldn't be a problem - but what use is a PDA if you're tied to a charger???Furthermore, after less than a week, my son's started up with only the left-half of the screen showing (it was ok on the next startup), and mine is starting to emit a very low but still audible whine. I've read a lot of reviews describing these problems as well as the battery issue and units that died just out of warranty, not only on Amazon.com but also on user groups linked from Palm's web site.I couldn't find online information on the battery's lifespan, but called Palm tech support and finally got someone who said it should last "at least two years". Palm's warranty is only 90 days, which doesn't show much faith in a $200 product - and if the battery dies after six months, that two-year estimate is useless. The battery is not user-replaceable, and sending it in for a replacement if/when it dies costs almost as much as a new PDA. With an extended warranty ($30-$50) and an SD card (at least $30) to access some functions that won't work without it, a $200 PDA is closer to $300, and it's not reliable.Bottom line: I'll be first in line for another one when I hear that they've put in a battery that is adequate and reliable, but for now I'm going to return mine and go back to pen and a paper calendar, and my son is going to buy an extended warranty for his.
Apple is a tricky, tricky company these days. The bar they set in terms of functionality have been adequately met. So Apple is not content to rest on their laurels, instead drastically increasing the cachet and sexiness of the Ipod...again. How do they do it? What levels of despair must a well-intentioned executive at Iriver who tries to point out all the technological superiorities of their device be at? Apple has also managed to do what BMW successfully does with their BMW 3-series: create a product for the masses with elite cachet. People will rush to buy these.The rest is just details: improved battery life? Good, but that's not getting people in the stores. Video capacity? Brilliant, brilliantly timed move: proof of concept was done with podcasts in terms of content, and the message is thinking about getting a competitor's video compatible model? Don't bother. Video's a sideshow anyway, but we do it too...and sexier. Imagine you're the competitor and trying to explain, no, no, no, you don't understand, our pixel rate is X while Ipod's is Y.Apple's Ipod campaign will be studied in business schools for years. Oh yeah, it's the best Ipod yet---but does that even matter? Give the devil his due.
I have had a Canon s100 2.1 megapixel for the past 3 years and loved it, but wanted to get something that had more manuel controls, better resolution etc. I made the mistake of trying a Sony DSC W1 first, I was solid on all of it's features and 2.5&quot; LCD, but returned it after 3 days of shooting very soft/fuzzy pictures. So I went for the Canon A80, $100+ less, loads of features, great pictures! The A80 doesn't have the big LCD but does have one that flips out and rotates 180 degrees so you can always see what your shooting. Also, if you have small children that you can never get to look at the camera, just flip out the screen so they can see themselves, works AWESOME. I have only had this camera for a few days, but the first couple of dozen pictures have been great. Plus you can get wide angle and telephoto lens that you can attach with an adapter. The other great thing with the Canon is the software, it is simply one of the best in the business, the Sony's is terrible. I could not be happier with my purchase now.
First off, let me essentially agree with the majority of reviewers who think that the Sony SDM-HS94P is a great LCD monitor. For an LCD display, this model probably has the best price to performance ratio of any on the market today. For general home/office use or even for having a large lightweight portable monitor for gaming parties, it's pretty tough to beat and will satisfy most needs. It's big, bright, sharp, colorful, and easy on the eyes; it uses less power, it won't heat up the whole room, it won't give you a daily X-Ray, and on top of all that it's very affordable for its class.Having acknowledged so many accolades, unfortunately I still cannot recommend replacing a good quality CRT with this unit if you are doing any kind of serious graphics work, such as digital photography or CG art, as black just isn't black. I realize that most people do not have this requirement, however, so pick and choose from the following observations to determine how they may influence your purchase decision.- My biggest problem with this monitor is undoubtedly that black is never black. Depending on what part of the screen area you may be looking at, if you are displaying an all-black image (i.e. RGB 0,0,0), what this LCD actually shows you are puffy clouds of dark blue, dark green, or milky grey. I am using one of the latest colorimeters on the market, the Pantone / Color Vision Spyder2PRO, which gives very good results to adjust color temperature and brightness/contrast. Well, whether you calibrate this monitor or not, there seems to be no way to get black to be black. A good Sony Trinitron CRT dramatically outperforms this LCD in this regard. Even after calibration, viewing the colorimeter's color correction curves shows that the very dark end of the spectrum cannot be represented very well. The closer you get to the desired display of RGB 0,0,0, the more the actual individual displayed colors spike too high to ever really be black. This is hardly surprising considering the relative infancy of LCD technology when compared to CRT's, so hopefully it's only a matter of time until LCD's catch up to CRT's. Others have suggested that the pricier but slower Samsung 19" 193P LCD may show black better, but as I haven't seen it myself in a side-by-side comparison, I can't comment on it.- Improved fast response time of 12ms is readily apparent in games that have fast action, such as FPS's. UT2K4 is actually quite playable at the monitor's native resolution of 1280x1024. There is some minor choppiness in screen refresh with a lot of motion going on, especially when playing in lower non-native resolutions (which isn't recommended anyway but does perform better than on older LCD's), but the difference over 25ms or 50ms LCD's from a couple of years ago is dramatic. The excessive blurring problem of older displays is just about gone, but the monitor industry needs to keep their R&D; focus on getting LCD response time to 3ms or less so that it more closely matches conventional CRT's. I had this Sony LCD setup temporarily as a dual display along with a Sony Trinitron CRT, and comparing the two side-by-side definitely showed a lot more motion blur on the LCD than on the CRT, as one would expect, but by no means is it the show-stopper for gaming that it used to be. So, in terms of response time, the Sony SDM-HS94P is really sweet until the technology advances further. Personally, I still prefer a good CRT over any LCD for gaming performance if you don't need portability, but the difference is more minimal than it used to be. It bothered me more that dark areas of the game (e.g. caves, tunnels, shadows, etc.) were never really very dark because this monitor is incapable of displaying black properly.- After a couple minutes of exploring the on-screen menu options, I found the controls easy to use. There are independent RGB gain controls for more precise color temperature adjustment, which is a real plus. Sharpness can be easily adjusted, but the default factory setting seems best. I found the default automatic sensor setting of the input selector distracting, as the monitor wasn't always making the right decision for me to switch to the other input, such as when rebooting the then active PC. Being able to turn off the sensor via the OSD menu was thankfully included as a necessary feature. Overall, I was fairly pleased with the OSD menu options and didn't notice any glaringly obvious omissions like on some other manufacturers' models, although notably there is no direct interface connection so that colorimeters with software control can interact directly with the monitor, while leaving you with the ability to adjust settings manually on the front of the display when you need to do so.- I found essentially no display quality difference between using the HD15 analog VGA input (using either the included Sony VGA cable or a high quality Monster Cable thick VGA signal cable) and the DVI-D digital input (using the included DVI-D signal cable). Sometimes I have seen annoying image / text ghosting when using the analog input on other LCD monitors, but I saw no such problem on this model. Either the analog or digital should serve equally well, although technically the digital input is the better choice.- The pixel pitch of .294mm may be standard for 19" LCD's, but it takes a bit of getting used to when compared to something much tighter on a good CRT, like .24mm on a high-end Sony Trinitron CRT. I find .294mm to be a bit "blocky", but I guess there isn't much else to say about it until the technology improves. Some people might never notice this, but I guess it depends on what is "normal" for you. For me, I sure hope the manufacturers work to improve this in the future.- Text or straight lines may blur up when they "fall between the pixels", especially for smaller font sizes. Make the assumption that you will need to zoom in for any detailed graphics work.- The unit I bought had only two minor pixel defects on the upper left side, within 1cm from the edge, as evidenced when looking at full-screen displays of red, green, blue, black, and white. It wasn't worth returning or exchanging the monitor for them. One was apparently a dead pixel, but it wasn't always viewable, depending on a slight difference in angle from how you're viewing the screen, given this more recent type of LCD screen technology. The second problem was a hot white "speck" but was only visible on a black screen, and was so small that it looked more like a light bleed from in between a couple of pixels than an actual hot pixel itself; it was actually less noticeable than the dead pixel, so not really a problem either, thankfully. The center of the screen looked essentially perfect, which is the most important area of concern.- The very edges of the screen were excessively bright with lots of light leakage evident on a dark image being displayed. Sony definitely needs to get a handle on this "light pollution" problem as it's really obvious.- Despite the specs, I still found the viewing angles to be quite limiting in terms of seeing consistent color and brightness/contrast. If you move your head just a little bit from side to side, the colors change significantly. Moving your head or the monitor up or down changes the amount of light hitting your eyes, which prompts you to find a sweet spot somewhere in the middle by adjusting the monitor's tilt. Hopefully a consistent viewing angle will be a future spec for LCD's, as currently CRT's are much better at this.- There are no standard mounting supports in the back to place this monitor on an extension arm. In fact, the back is covered by a large removable piece of plastic that gently sits in some peg holes. Whatever you do, do NOT lift the monitor by this plastic back cover, as you will surely smash your monitor to the floor. There is even a bright warning sheet greeting you to this effect when you open the box. Hopefully Sony will figure out a better design than this going forward. Or, you could just leave the cover off altogether.- For a dual monitor setup, the two-inch bezel is ridiculous. That equates to four huge inches of plastic nothingness in the middle of each pair of LCD screens. For a single monitor setup, it's not a problem.- The base could use at least a couple of pounds of additional weight, as this model is quite top-heavy. You have to be consciously aware not to smack it by accident as you're turning around or moving near it, as you might knock it over. My unit had an August manufacturing date. Some people have reported that recent assembly line changes have added some weight to the base, but I don't know if my particular unit qualified for this or not; I just know that what I received is still too top-heavy for its own good. However, don't let this issue deter you too much from purchasing an otherwise capable display.- At first glance when removing the unit from the box, you're taken aback by how ridiculously shiny the surface of the screen is, almost like a mirror. My Sony Trinitron 21" CRT screens are far less reflective, so I'm not sure why this LCD display is so different. However, once the power is on and you're doing regular work, I'm happy to report it's not a problem as long as you have no light sources behind you. If you don't have control over creating a light-friendly ergonomic environment, such as in many workplaces with overhead fluorescent lighting or huge glass pane windows, perhaps your mileage will vary.So, after all this investigation, it should come as no surprise that this Sony LCD is on my wife's desk and not mine. She loves it for doing e-mail, spreadsheets, or perusing the Internet. It's "pretty".
The unit was delivered on time, in excellent condition, but it was not compatible with Bright House.That was my fault; I should have checked with Bright House first.
This is the best gps unit you can buy for the money...it is the bomb! Buy this and you will never get lost. I bought two of them and they are wonderful. If you need directions anywhere, forget Mapquest or the other old ways, toss the road maps away and buy this unit. [...]
I confess that it makes me just a tad nervous to have 15 devices plugged into anything - but the Tripp has excellent build quality and I've had no issues whatsoever. Mounts with convenient clips. Price is about right - not cheap, but not expensive - and again, you want something handling over a dozen electrical devices to be well manufactured. Very pleased with purchase.
This lens is amazingly sharp, it is right up there with anything else on the market, including Canon's L lenses. It's one of the sharpest lenses I have ever owned in over 25 years shooting. It is well built, and includes a good lens shade and tripod collar.It is a macro lens, you need to keep that in mind. Macro lenses tend to be slow focusing. They also have very shallow depth of field at close distances. These are not valid criticisms of this lens, it's just the nature of macro lenses and macro photography. If you are doing macro photography you should be using manual focus at least 95% of the time. You will also need to use a tripod with this lens. If you hand-hold this lens for macro work, you'll never get the results it is capable of.Buy this lens, use it properly, and you'll be thrilled by what it can do.
Replaced the entire pen because it was the same price as replacing the batteries. Works fine
I have four of these to replace older D-Links and they couldn't be easier to install. The reduction in heat (and power savings) are wonderful as well. Obviously, they are much smarter than the prior generation, which allows them to turn off circuits not in use.The only complaint I have as a SOHO user is that d-Link needs to come up with a simple rack or bracket assembly to get them to sit neatly together. The footprint is so small and the weight so light that the force of the cables on the back keeps them from sitting neatly on my shelf.Very fine product for the money.
I teach adult education classes, and bought this product to print out and make class set copies of my lessons. I've had it for over a year and it has worked fine without a glitch (knock on wood). I had one paper jam that took some creative enterprise to fix, but I did fix it and have had no other jams or problems. It is the convenience of having a work-style copier and printer at home. I like the laser-fast printing speed, and the quality of my printed documents. I haven't used it to scan anything yet, but for the copying and printing functions that I use heavily, I have no complaints. The toner cartridge that came with it lasted a long time. I miss the ability to print color copies on it, but for the price of color cartridges, I am willing to live without that feature.
I've burned 700-800 disks since I got my burner, so I think I know how to do it by now. With other disks, I usually have problems with maybe 4 or 5 out of a spindle of 100. With the memorex media, I had to waste 3 or 4 cd's for each successful burn. Might be a compatability issue - or maybe just a bad batch. I'm going back to Imation.
HDMI is that advance in cabling we have needed for some time. A single cable that carries effectively lossless digital audio and video. If you arent using it yet, you should be. It may not have gold-plated terminals or carry a marquee home theater name, but I can assure these HDMI cables are fully functional even when routing near other electronics.
Do any of these reviewers know what they are talking about? The sound of these earphones is below average at best. Sure they beat those five bucks earphones you find in Wal-mart, but they do not justify the sixty dollar pricetag. They don't sound good with bass heavy music and can hurt your ears. Even the smallest fit pieces are too big for me. You are better off with the Sony Fontopia for 1/2 of the price. The Sony earphones are far more comfortable and sound better in the low end. But I have to warn you the wires on the Sony is very thin and won't last very long. The Shure E2c on the other hand, have very nice thick cord and will last you a long time.
My office has a small copier/printer in the other room that I use. The cable is the right length to reach into the next room and print. The price is very good for a cable of this length and quality.
I have been a fan of the Garmin StreetPilot c530 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator since both my and my father and mother in-law bought them when they 1st came to the market. I was disapointed that the one I bought in July 2008 had not been updated with the new roads etc. I know you can do this on line for an additional fee and this was refurbished, but I expected the updated maps.
We bought this DVD wallet to hold our home videos since we had a number of individual DVD's laying around in their own cases. It helps keep us from having all those jewel cases lying around. The wallet is the right size to sit on a bookshelf and hold 64 DVD's (or CD's also) in an easy-to-access form. The slots are easy to get the DVD's in and out of, but not so that they just fall out. I even slipped some jewel case labels in front of some DVD's so they look better. There's an easy-access "favorites" strip of 8 slots in the front of the wallet that I may or may not use. Also, the zipper works well; doesn't jam at all. Hopefully the 64 permanent slots will hold us for several years.
I gave my Nikon Coolpix 2000 to a friend and started shopping for another 3Mp point-and-shoot in the $200 price range. I use a Minolta DiMage 7Hi for my serious picture taking. After looking at the Olympus D540 zoom, and Nikon Coolpix 3200, I settled on the Canon PowerShot A75.All of the other reviewers are correct in assessing the pros and cons for this camera. The 3X Optical Zoom is great, but the zoom ring is located on top of the camera around the shutter release. Takes some getting used to since the Coolpix 2000 zoom lever is on the back within easy thumb range. Another plus is the camera has both an LCD screen and a more conventional conventional viewfinder. After 25 years of composing through a viewfinder, I'm used to it, and use the LCD screen to review my pics and check and adjust the camera settings. Even though I plan to use it primarily as a point-and-shoot, there are lots of options for manual adjustments, more than you would expect for a camera at this size and price.What finally sold me on this camera, was that it takes CF memory cards, and I already have several that I use with the Minolta and the Nikon. Therein lies the only problem so far, since my memory card reader, built into my PC, will not read the 32Mb card that came with the camera. But, the cards I already own work just fine.This is a great second camera for the enthusiast, and a great entry level camera for someone making the switch to digital photography and is used to having more control over the camera settings. Beware the learning curve, though.Highly recommended.
The camera has a great 'feel' to it. It's metal body doesn't feel cheap like other models and other cameras. The pictures that come out are great! And for guys like me that just want to point and shoot and move on - it is perfect. It gives me enough controls to be dangerous but not enough that I have to pull out the manual to figure out again.All around, a great camera!
The Beltronic"s RX65 radar detector is the finest detector i have ever had. I definitely would recommend it to everyone, that want"s to avoid a speeding ticket.
I've gone through 2 vmoda's now. Both have been thrown out because the wiring has effected the sound by going in and out. If you're the type to have your ipod in your pocket while walking through the city and happen to sit down while your ipod is still in your pocket and its possibly bending the wiring of the input jack. Don't bother because its ruined it for me twice now.
Simple to use and very handy. The instructions are clear. I like it alot. Enough storage space for recording messages.
seems to be made of quality materials. it is winter now so i have not actually used it yet. looking forward to the spring to try it out.
Excellent product at about 1/2 the price at Amazon than at Best Buy or other brick and mortor shops. I suggest that people never purchase computer supplies at Best Buy stores until they check out pricing at Amazon and others. They mark up these items significantly and charge very high prices.
I spent too many hours trying to get this to work. I have to resist the urge to buy without doing hours of research. Read ALL the reviews first.
The way I see it, it will take you from point A to point B. How it takes you there is a different matter. It might take you through small streets (inefficient routes), into toll roads without announcing that you are entering a toll road or simply right into a traffic jam or might ask you to make 3 left turns in place of just 1 right turn to the reach the same point B. It did not recognize that I was in a parking lot right next to freeway and advised me to go through the wall and directly into freeway - no ramp - nothing. Probably it was thinking I was on a freeway shoulder - parking being close to the freeway (it was not too close though). What it will do in Europe's towns/small roads/countryside, I am sure, will be a story to tell. Just wonder why address entry is not QWERTY - might be to fit all the alphabets in ABC hard to enter fashion?? It takes a while to get used to ABC text entry. Overall - 3 stars.
We were hoping to save a few hundred dollars by buying this instead of an APC battery but it did not fit correctly, the adapter kept detaching, and the battery meter kept rising and falling. Had to return it.
When I purchased the Peerless LCC-18S ceiling mount kit for my 20" Sharp LCD flatscreen without being able to see it I was a bit apprehensive. Every local boxstore seemed to have wall mounts but the only way to get a ceiling mount was to order online. When it arrived, I unpacked it and checked out the hardware against the inventory. If I had any complaint it was that it took some time to sort out the screws, bolts and anchors that I didn't need. Peerless provided the mounting hardware for every conceivable configuration.The instructions also included every configuration and were well written with figures for all the possibilities. The actual mounting hardware was first class. The parts were well machined and everything fit together. The actual assembly was not that difficult and I am one who normally goes into a cold sweat when faced with those dreaded words "Some assembly required". This product far exceeded my expectations. Due to the design, it is easy to disconnect and remove the LCD from the mount should you desire to do so. This is a fine product and I am very pleased with it. I have had it for over six months and recommend that Peerless be considered for any LCD mounting projects.
Well built distribution splitter. It is passive, so you'd probably need some amplification stage before the unit or signal might be degraded. But overall is a good performer
Was unable to get the tuner to produce a picture on an old 45" Panasonic analog TV which currently is served by an older Samsung 151 digital terrestrial tuner. Amazon provided a replacement which didn't give a picture either on the Panasonic or on a newer Sylvania. It looked exactly like the first tuner. Amazon's service was great, but the tuner didn't work in either case.
I purchased this device about 2 months ago and I instantly became a believer. This product is excellent. I initially set up the sender and receiver in my basement, where it displayed outstanding picture and sound quality. I then took the receiver upstairs to my kitchen where the results were the same. I then took the receiver upstairs. To my delight, the sound and picture quality were almost perfect. This device has saved me from having to put holes in my walls or run wires. The only time I have problems with the picture is when the phone rings (2.9 GHz wireless phones), and that is only when the active phone is close to the receiver. Other than that, nothing else affects it. Not even my linksys wireless network, also 2.9 GHz. It works great. Now, if I could just buy the receiver by itself . . .
I ordered 5 of these of various sizes and all came in undamaged and fit well onto each lens. I have not noticed any distortion with any of them.
I needed a case with a door. This one was perfect. I even like the purple color. I just wish there was a little more space inside and around the door.
I got this webcam for my wife because she was going to be on an overseas business trip for a few weeks. She was able to get a broadband connection from her hotel room and was able to use it w/ skype.Overall, it worked well. The sound quality could have been better, but that might be due to the network. The picture quality was quite good. For $30 bucks (after rebate), I would definitely recommend this product.
We used this to take the Soundock to Mexico. It was carried on the airplane with no problems. Protected the Soundock just fine.
I bought this unit based on the 4-star and 5-star ratings found here, ignoring the one-stars about defects (not all new VCR's have factory defects, but it's getting a little worse every day). The Sharp's tuner is visibly noisy -- not too bad, but not as clean as several VCRs in this price range. Playing tapes, the picture is atrocious at both speeds: SP is noisy and ghosty (it looks as if even the ghosts have ghosts!), detail is poor for SP and the picture isn't at all crisp. There's a lot of tape slippage, poor resolution, and so-so contrast. EP record and playback is truly awful -- extremely dark, with obscured detail, video jitter, loss of midtones, murky and/or jet-black shadows. As a spare VHS, it is totally unacceptable. The Auto clockset doesn't work and the channel scan takes longer than my old 1986 RCA. This is my 2nd copy of this unit (I thought the first was defective and returned it). I couldn't even steady the unstable image with a $400 professional Time Base Correction unit. I won't bother to send this one back, I've wasted enough time on it. Chalk it up as a $90 loss, it's even less than one would expect at this price. Many Sharps of a few years back were actually decent machines. This one is a dud.
I love this scanner! This is my first scanner and I am very happy with it. It installed with no problem and scans are a snap. Fast and easy. I havent had any problems with it at all and would highly recommend it to others. Its a great product.
This camera has been getting an endless amount of praise from reviewers for some time now. I've had mine for seven months and couldn't be happier. Adding another perfect review with all the same technicalities would just would be tedious & redundant.The only thing I will mention is the fact that this camera is ALWAYS compared to the Nikon D80, which in my opinion is unfair. The Canon Digital Rebel XTi should be compared to the Nikon D40x. It seems that whenever Canon comes out with a new camera model there's always a Nikon fanatic ready to undermine it without so much as a second look.I think it's only fair to point out that when comparing the Canon Digital Rebel XTi to the Nikon D40x the Rebel far out does the opposition. I don't mean to belittle Nikon, but lets keep the fights in the proper weight class.
Great device, modest price, good performance,makes USB convenient to reach. One time something overloaded it and the single port stopped working... until I cycled power. Back to perfect again.
This is the best product for the job. It has a large range and work wonderfully.
I received the Olympus FE-140 for a birthday gift and there's some things are good and those that are disappointing.GOOD: Easy to take pictures and allows you to create settings, such as black and white, portrait, and night-time.BAD: Although it allows you to make a video, it lacks sound.I'll hold on to mine, but for video pictures, I'll borrow a camera that has video and sound.
After a solid year with this camera, it has been a fantastic purchase. I won't bore you with the settings and functions (you can read up the Canon website for those). By now, I've added an external flash (which is a MUST have), and will be adding some higher quality lenses soon. I've had the opportunity to rent some lenses from friends, and at local stores, and the camera is really as good as the lens you put on it. I've had no issues with the reliability of the camera, and it has held up well with the rigors of not being carried in an actual camera bag when traveling. As this is a entry level DSLR, I'm assuming those of you reading this are considering the jump from a point-and-shoot to a real camera. You won't regret buying this one. The no-lag always ready DSLR will catch all those action shots you've been missing with the point and shoots. Get it already!
After having owned five Nikon Coolpix cameras in a row (the latest being the Coolpix 7900), I got tired of the Nikon's inability to shoot in low-light conditions, and their incredible lag times in autofocusing and start-up. So I did my research and found very favorable reviews for the Canon SD series, especially in low-light situations. I have two infant daughters, and I've lost many a good photo to blur from poor autofocus with the Nikons. Not any more! The SD550 is an incredible camera. The pictures are razor sharp, the camera is extremely ergonomic, battery life appears impressive, uses industry standard SD memory, and comes with a compact battery charger (not the silly bricks like the Nikon Coolpix chargers). Most of all, it will almost always find focus very quickly in situations that choke the Coolpix. I did a side by side comparison in two situations: a kitchen with 320 watts of light bulbs on, and a living room with a single 60 watt bulb. The Coolpix could NOT find focus in either situation, no matter what I did. It's AF assist light is just too tepid. The SD550, however, locked focus instantly. It also has a very generous LCD size that puts other compacts to shame. My wife also has a Coolpix which she was using for supplemental photography at events, but it really sucked -- almost all her shots were blurry due to poor focus. I am getting rid of her Coolpix and getting her one of these! One last thing: the SD550 has some good scene modes, including one called Pets & Kids. With little ones running around, it's a great preset mode with instant focus and exposure lock, so you don't miss those moments. I only wish I had invested in Canon years ago.Update: I ditched my wife's Coolpix and got her the SD550. Now we own two of them. How's that for a recommendation!
Once assembled and placed where you want them, they look great, and are sturdy. They arent distracting and have a small profile. I have a bose 321 GS series III. To tip these things over youd have to push them passed 70 degrees. These wont be falling over, however read what I have to say later about durability.Wire management is good. Wires are hidden and the stands are at a perfect height for the average person sitting on a the average couch.The only complaints I have is that they are annoying to assemble. Not difficult, just annoying. For example the rod doesnt line up on its own, you have to eye it as youre screwing it to the base to get it facing straight forward. You will need a philips head screwdriver to assemble it. Also, the connection between the rod and the base is plenty sturdy, but its not without worry. If someone fell onto the rod it doesnt seem like it could take much before snapping off or bending.The caps that cover the mounting screws behing the speakers are kind of cheap and can be broken easily when installing, so be careful with that.Assembly is only a one time thing though, and it looks great when its all together. Im satisfied with the purchase.
I bought these as a temporary replacement for my old ones, and I'm not getting another pair! These are the best headphones I have ever had! Great sound quality, you can have your music at full blast, and someone sitting right next to you can't even hear it. Great head phones!!!!
I bought this to connect to both my cordless phone and a desk model. Simple to use, the clarity is good, and it is a good value for the money.
I needed inexpensive speakers to replace my old speaker as in interim until I purchase a new computer system. For the price, these do the job. However, if you're interested in superior sound quality, you need to invest in something a bit better.
I've been using this microphone happily for many months but just discovered something very surprising: The mute button DOES NOT WORK. Sounds are diminished, but not silenced when on mute. I discovered this by accident when talking to someone on my computer - he told me that he could hear me having a side conversation with someone else when I thought I was on mute. This is very disturbing for any telephony use. Be careful.
Although I like the sound this speakers produce, I feel that they lack more power on the deep bass range. And that is unforgivable at this price range. The treble and mid ranges, though, sound very very good.If I had more money at the time of my purchase, I believe I would have gone with some Bose speakers..... even with their inflated prices!!
I would highly recommend this MP3 player, good quality, great battery life, very good display in a reasonable price.Using various button might take some efforts, but you can get started using basic functionality almost immediately. Transferring files is seamless, just connect and copy paste as you do between folders.Display a folder tree for easy browsing of folders. Good sound quality (few people have reported issues with the sound quality but I don't see any problem, might be if you are a pro and can tell minute differences, there might be something, but for normal listing there is nothing noticeable)UI is great, tabbed menu, graphics equalizer, almost all the stuff you need.Few Negatives:1. Earphones are not great, little hard on ears.2. User guide can be more informative, should include screen shots of all the menus and options (You can figure out w/o it also, but it will be good if they include all the details)3. No Neck Strap. (A wrist strap is provided, but the player is small enough to hang in a necklace, so neck strap would be a good option.)4. No Play lists. (you can create one using the folders, but no direct option.)From my side, it is a best buy in the range.
I have had this laptop for 4 years now. To this day, I love it and it competes with recently released laptops in terms of processing power, size, and overall comfort of use. Only downside would be the battery life but thats what a charger is for. Well worth the money.
This mouse works just fine, great if you travel with your laptop AND mouse because you don't like the laptop pad mouse. The only issue I could see for the future is the wire is very thin, and coule possibly wear faster than other products.
The electronics engineer that installed my home theater reccomended this particular unit because of the features and the value. I went high end on speakers, screen, and projector then thought I could get by for a while with an economical receiver and DVD until they decide on which DVD format will be the new standard. Talk about bang for the buck! Amazon saved me $214.38 compared to the best deal in town.You will love all of the outputs on the Yamaha 5960, the setup was a snap, great remote and easy to use. On the negative side, Electronics Expo offered no tracking for the shipment, just a projected range of dates which ended up being the last day. That caused some acid indigestion. To the credit of EE they did deliver within the stated window, the packaging materials were all authentic and undisturbed. I have no idea how they were able to sell the receiver and deliver it to my door for that price but I am definitely smiling.Cheers,Rick
The Humminbird Piranha series is great, but it has a design flaw. The suction-cup mount forces the transducer to point in a single direction. Not good for a canoe without a transom. It always points off to one side of the canoe! The solution is a clamp-on transducer mount made by Tite-Lok which allows articulation in any desired direction. The best price I've found is at jandhproducts.com Happy fishing!
TLA-01911C Dead. I bought this TV used from a friend, but with the manufacture date of 2007 I never figured a name brand TV would just die after a few years. After reading other comments I noticed all the warning signs... The screen would freeze while watching digital cable. After the freezes become more frequent, startups started to take longer. During the slow startups the screen would seem fuzzy, with bands of the picture being out of whack. It would take longer and longer for the TV to be clear after startup, then the screen became white. The TV would no longer work, It would just be a white screen with lines in it.SO DO NOT BUY, IT WILL BREAK, AND IT WILL BREAK SOON. I seem to be one of the lucky ones, as others broke within the warranty period and had to deal with horrible tech support.
If your're not a scanning techie and don't need to have the fastest, highest resolution and don't need to scan anything larger than 8 1/2 x 11 and don't want to spend more than [a little money] THIS IS THE SCANNER FOR YOU!Easy to set up, it comes with an array of good software to handle photos and documents. Scanning itself couldn't be simpler. Click the scan icon, check the preview, click the scan button and that's it.Image quality is very acceptable for all but professional level work. For the home or home-based office, it is perfect. I haven't found any real drawbacks yet. Here's one, you do have to use the supplied USB cable to connect to your pc. It is short-ish (about 4 feet)and might limit your ability to locate the scanner in the most convenient place.
This is a greatly designed hub.Since many computers now don't come with many USB connections, this Targus does the job.It works well on the desktop.I love the idea that 2 of the connections are available for high speed such as Printers and scanners.Have had no issues as yet with this product. I would recommend this Targus.
I bought this lens after reading many reviews. So, I went into the purchase already knowing that this lens wasn't perfect. I own multiple cameras in several formats and have been a Nikon shooter since the 1980's. I guess you'd call me an "advanced amateur". However, I was slow to enter the digital world and have a lot to learn after about two years with a D70s and an 18-200 Nikon VR zoom.I found the 18-200 very versatile, but wanted the greater reach that the 80-400 VR offers. After a few weeks of shooting small desert wildlife, birds and cactus flowers in our yard, I think I have a feel for the performance I can expect. While certainly not a fast lens, it produces very sharp photos when the lens is tripod or monopod-mounted. The VR function works well, but at the long end of the zoom I have experienced some blurring with this lens when it was hand-held. As noted by many others, this lens tends to "hunt" if the lighting is not strong or the contrast is low. While this is a bit frustrating, I knew this would happen. I just got tired of waiting for Nikon to announce an AF-S version and made the plunge.Considering the price I paid for this lens versus what I would have to pay for a faster Nikon lens with a similar zoom range, I was willing to accept its weaknesses. Overall, I think this was a good purchase - not perfect - but good. I recommend this lens as a good value for serious amateurs.
I got these after breaking another pair of new headphones I had gotten recently, and these are by far the best headphones I got for such a low price.The quality of the sound is amazing, sometimes I rather listen to my ipod than my own computer because of it. The bass is what stands out the most, specially if you have them well placed in your ear. I listen to Rock/Metal mainly, and sometimes it sounds dull because of the bass. This bother me for a while but then i realize that it only happens when the headphone is deep in my ear. As far as any other genre of music goes, it sound incredibly good!They actually look pretty cool, I didnt like them from the picture on sites but when I got them they were smaller and nicer than what I thought.Over all is the best thing u can get for $20. Im sure its probably better or just as good as headphones you can get for $50-60.
It came in on time and in good shape as advertised. They did what they said what they would do.
I was originally enticed by the idea of taking my camera along with me for snorkeling, scuba diving, rough weather, etc. I was pleased the the case at first. Until I took it on it's first test run...snorkeling in Mexico.The case was defective and within minutes the slow leak had seeped condensation into the housing and ruined my camera. I was also unable to take pictures the rest of my trip. before the leak started, I did notice a few other concerns. Glare from the extra plastic layer made it hard to read the LCD screen. Forget using the normal viewfinder in those situations. The light diffuser was barely adequate for the flash, and the pictures I took using flash came out underexposed and a little bit grainy, even. Additionally, the buoyancy issue was annoying; and a kit shouldn't have to be purchased separately for [...].Luckily I bought my SD600 from amazon less than a year ago, so they took care of me after hours of phone calls, but this was HUGE hassle for a cool concept, but one that still needs work.Maybe the next generation of camera housings will prove to be more reliable.
I love the sleek and snazzy box and packaging this connection kit came in: I have it proudly displayed on my sound system shelf and it matches & blends so wonderfully with my components. Same with the pretty, white cables (color-coded, too!!!) that came with this kit: they're also proudly displayed alongside the fancy box.As far as the actual connection parts and remote that CAME IN THIS BOX, well, I don't use them, because they make life difficult for me: poor video, so-so sound, and useless remote functions. But hey, isn't there always throwaway junk in most packagings? with this kit it just happens to be the APPLE-DESIGNED CONTENTS !But not to worry: I LOVE the beautiful, well-made, understated-design of the packaging SO MUCH that I decided to keep the purchase and just be glad that it wasn't as expensive as my actual iPod, which ALSO came with killer packaging & box.At least there are still other companies out there with products that provide decent value for the money and fill in all the many shortcomings of these iPods.
I bought these for a plane ride with my 15-month old. He loves Jack's Big Music Show so I uploaded some shows to my iphone with the hope that he would watch them on the plane with the headphones. When I first put the headphones on him, he completely refused to wear them. He pushed them away, he screamed, and I thought I had made a huge mistake. BUT after several days of trying, he finally realized that the only way to hear Jack on my iphone was to wear the headphones. It took about a week to get him to watch the full show with the headphones but it worked. And now he goes bonkers whenever he sees the headphones. They ROCK!
This was the 2nd case I bought because my first one wore out. I had to search for awhile before I found this same one again because I loved it so much. Sadly, when I got my new iPhone 4 and had to use a bumper guard it wouldn't fit in my case.
The Sony DCR-TRV20 uses MiniDV format as opposed to the line of Sony's Digital 8 camcorders. MiniDV allows you to hold more video and on a more compact tapes.The camcorder weighs just 1lb 7oz and looks very nice.PICTUREThe TRV20 features a resolution of up to 520 lines (other digital video sources like DVD players and DBS offer similar resolution), higher color bandwidth (Sony claims three times higher than VHS) and virtually no video noise, since the signal is stored in the digital format.The picture is very sharp and clear. You have 10x optical/120x digital zoom, the camera also uses Carl Zeiss lens for better picture quality, special coating reduces glare and increases contrast.MiniDVThe camcorder uses MiniDV format. These tapes can be used in the LP mode for increased capacity without compromising the picture quality - since the data is stored in the digital format. The tape loading mechanism is quite fragile and you can accidentally bend something if you press it in the wrong place, so it pay attention to pressing in the right place while loading a cassette. Since the recording is digital, the quality will not decrease over time.ADCThe TRV20 has an ADC (analog-digital converter) that converts an analog signal you pass through the analog input, so you can either record it on the MiniDV tape in digital format (for archiving purposes) or send it through the IEEE-1394 (i.Link) interface to your computer, i.Link-equipped VCR or another device.SOUNDThe camcorder uses the Digital Audio Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) - similar to CD recording technology, with 12-Bit or 16-Bit modes (you can select the mode through the menu). This allows for a dynamic range of more than 96dB, since audio is stored separately you can use Audio Dubbing mode that allows you to add a stereo track of music or narration. The sound quality does not deteriorate over time and there is no "background" noise introduced by the medium itself, as happens in case with analog recording.CONTROL INTERFACESThe L (LANC) Editing Interface provides standardized connection for synchronized operation of camcorder, VCR, and edit controller. The camcorder also has an I.Link Digital Interface (FireWire, IEEE1394), which is a two-way input/output that carries digital audio, digital video and control signals to compatible edit controllers, computers and digital VCRs.The camcorder also has the built-in Super Laser Link Wireless Transmitter, which uses infrared light to make a wireless connection from the camcorder to your television up to 26 feet away. You can buy a receiver (IFT-R20) and connect your camcorder wirelessly to the TV or other equipment. Some Sony TV models will even switch to the appropriate channel when signal from the IFT-R20 is received.Memory StickYou can use the TRV20 as a digital still camera, for which you can use a supplied 4Mb Memory Stick. The resolution is 1152x864.LCDThe camcorder has a 3.5&quot; 246,000-pixel LCD in addition to the 180,000 pixel color viewfinder. The picture on the LCD is visible even in sunlight and you can control brightness and color through the switches on the LCD and the menu.FEATURESYou get a high-resolution 1,070,000-pixel HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD (the high resolution increases the picture quality) with low noise design. It has 7 modes program AE, manual focus and manual exposure in addition to automatic ones. Manual focus is controlled by the ring, which also looks cool. You can switch between manual and automatic focus using a switch on the left side of the camcorder (by LCD), it also has a position for "infinity" focus.The camcorder features a Super SteadyShot image stabilization system. The TRV20 has 14 picture effects (4 of them digital), 5 A/V fader modes, 16:9 widescreen recording and 20-segment assemble editing.The digital and picture effects can be used independently (some of them can be combined). The cool A/V fader modes I like include "dot" and "bounce". You can also manually adjust (if you want, otherwise it's automatic) shutter speed and exposure.The 2x playback zoom allows you to zoom in during the playback (but it's cumbersome to use). You can also shoot in total darkness with Sony's Super NightShot, which enables you to shoot subjects up to 10 feet away. The system uses a built-in infrared light; the optional IR light can extend the range to up to 100 feet.There is a built-in speaker (you can control the volume with a rocker switch) and intelligent accessory shoe, which accepts accessories ranging from lights, IR lights and photo printers to microphones that "zoom" with the camcorder.VCRThe VCR mode allows you to see your material. When you switch to it, the VCR buttons appear on the upper black panel, backlit by the amber light (they are invisible in other modes). In "camera" mode you can use "Edit Search" to look through the material to find the insertion point, or use "End Search" button, located under the LCD to find the end of your last recording.POWER SOURCEThe TRV20 uses Sony's InfoLithium battery, which has large capacity with no &quot;memory effect&quot;. You can always see the approximate remaining power: AccuPower meter shows you the remaining battery time in minutes on the camcorder's LCD or viewfinder, and this estimate is very accurate. The Stamina Power Management that power consumption and extends battery life when camera is not in use - you can shoot for up to 8 hours with an optional NP-FM91 battery.The backlit LCD on the outer side of the 2.5" color LCD shows the remaining battery power in minutes while charging and tape counter when operating VCR.Although not cheap, the TRV20 is a good choice if you demand high quality and willing to pay for it.
I bought these for a work environment because the dopey looking tan speakers I had did not match my sleek little dell and 20 inch flat panel monitor. In terms of looks they fit in really well and mirror the look of the flat panel display nicely. Keep in mind that the speakers are about 10.5 inches high and 4 wide so they are not what I'd call compact.Important to note about these speakers is that they are powered and are not designed to work with a separate subwoofer. I was a little disappointed about that but I attribute it to my own carelessness. However, the story has a happy ending because I'm fine with the sound as it is. In a work environment it is pretty rare that i had a chance to kick up the sound enough to even activate the subwoofer. At low to low medium sound, these speakers really shine. However, don't expect big deep sound out of these speakers as they are only 5 watts of power total (so only 2.5 per speaker).Also, it is important to play with the sound output of Windows, the program you are using (winamp etc) as well as the knob on the speakers. People suffering with the annoying hiss so common in cheaper speakers can get a lot of relief by taking some time fiddling with these three adjustments. What works for me is low on the Windows output, medium on the program output and low on the speaker knob output.
I purchased this mouse. Don't be like me. It's not too late to save yourself.OK, that's a bit over-dramatic, but this mouse is garbage. It runs out of juice almost instantly. I literally booted my computer with it fully charged in the charging station, wrote two emails, and now I have to charge it again while writing this review. This mouse has made me very good at using keyboard commands to navigate web sites. A mouse should not make you good at that. Often times, for no reason at all, the connectivity light on the front of the USB port blinks rapidly and you lose signal to your mouse, which is less than 5 inches away. You have to wait 5 to 10 seconds to get a connection again (which is an eternity, btw) before the mouse can behave properly. Even then, it might only behave properly for another 20 to 30 seconds.Short review: Don't get this mouse. I would switch back to my old ball-and-mousepad mouse if I could find it. I've had it less than two weeks, and I already need to buy a replacement.
I bought this tv for my bedroom less than a year ago (closer to 7 months). With about average (less than 2 hours/day) use, the tv has just quit working. Customer support has been less than helpful. Don't waste your money.
I purchased this monitor in January '09, and it is now very fuzzy (it's been 8 months) and Gateway said it is not under warranty. I basically have to pay to get it repaired or toss it and get something else. Oh - I also have the option of paying Gateway tech support to tell me to repair it or toss it. No thanks.This monitor is also small. If you are buying it online, make sure you look at the size specs. I bought it online and was disappointed.
I bought these memory cards for a long term stay away from home where we will be recording our new twin boys. These memory cards are doing exactly what I expected them to do.
This is one of the cheapest options.... even cheaper than getting the cartridge refilled at Cartridge World! I do not see any difference in the quality of the product -- as compared to the +$100 cartridge you would buy at an office supply store.
This is a wonderful mouse. It is comfortable, stylish, and well built. If you are looking for a wired mouse, this is also an excellent value. I have been using one for about 8 months now, with no complaints at all.Do NOT install the logitech software that comes with this product. Simple plug the mouse in, and enjoy. Installing the software is not necessary, and will just cause headaches.
I haven't figured out how to use everything on the menu, but for measuring pace, time and distance, it is meeting my needs!
great outer layer; however, very cheap sleeve linings. You could see the disc thru the sleeve from the other side of the sleeve. very thin sleeve linings and very bad construction. Gave a star for outer layer.
I bought this one is because of it's low price & good quality. I got a D70s from Nikon with me, but the compact cameras from Nikon suck. No IS, no nothing.So if you have a DSLR, don't compare the image quality with this Canon compact one. I can say that the image quality is acceptable while shooting outdoor with 28MM wild angle :)
I am a tech guy, and this is a terrible unit and mine died after one week. Hey Linksys, or Cisco if you wish, change your software and make it more user friendly without having to go to the IP which most ppl know nothing about
Use this to charge and or load up my Sansa Clip Plus. The cord is not cheap or flimsy and it sure beats the 3&#34; cable that came with it. The length makes it easy to charge overnight while it is connected to my clock radio.
Sound quality: GoodUser interface: DecentInput used: Line out from alienware. Have not used it with DVD player or TV.Durability: Unknown as of now.
Ear canal fatigue is almost non-existent. Bass-mid-trebble all good quality. Treat them with care and they'll last about a year of consisitent use. At some point the wire bindings will become loose but they all do, and these just sound better than any other headphones I've tried and are the most comfortable.
I don't use this often, but it works fine without problems for what I do. I've bought Panasonlic VCR's before, and have been so happy with them I decided to stay with them.
I am a fan of in-ear headphones. My personal favorites are the Shure E4C. I also own the Etymotic E6i and these UE Super Fi 5s. My experience with this model was very unhappy. The dual driver design makes the earphone a larger diameter, and even with the smallest rubber ends on these phones, the fit is too tight to be bearable for more than a few minutes. I've never had a problem with other in ear phones.Before you buy these, make sure there is an option to return them. I am stuck with mine. Bummer...
I am satisfied with these speakers. With the price that I paid for them, it was money well spent. The installation from out of the box was so simple "...even a caveman can do it". I installed one speaker on the deck and one on the patio below. With a bunch of guests at both places, the party was festive with music being streamed wirelessly from my daughter's iPod inside the house. Needless to say, they were the party savers.The construction of these speakers were very well crafted nice looking. The only issue that I have with them is the lack of the "base" sound , like some other wireless speakers. I would say that the sound was nice as to fill the air and made the mood of the party more festive but it was not good enough to dance to. They were smaller than I had thought from looking at the picture (one of the more reason why they lacked the base sound), but because of their size, they did not look out of place when hanged outdoor.
I had another pair of Colby and the quality was average, but these are great. Very comfortable. I use them in the office to zone into a world and get work done. These do cancel about 85% of sound around you.
Good buy for the price, they work as well as store bought brands that cost much more. I strongly recommend
Thanks to detailed info on the website about this battery I was able to find the perfect match for my cordless phone.
Despite the loose power connector to the main drive everything works great. Don't try to touch the power cord or connector after power is on otherwise it will be disconnected from the computer.A bit hot too.
We bought the radios about 2 week ago. We;ve tested them it the city and they worked pretty fine. in down town they worked excellent in a 2 miles range, and still got some communication up to 4 miles.Later, my brother took one to his job and i took the other one, I tried from the building's roof and we got an excellent and clear communication, my brother was able to hear me from the first floor on his building, i looked at googleEarth and the distance is about 7 Km (+-4miles).The only thing is that the Battery goes down quickly working on High level.As an overall, this radios have worked very good for us.Cheers from Costa Rica.!!!
I dont know how did I do without it before. Great help in puting and taking on filters, especialy Circular polarizers. Help in any way, must have item in your bag1
I've still researching cordless headless telephones (so my 5 star review is based on hopeful thinking), unsuccessfully trying to find a Plantronics CT10 in view of the consistent reports of wireless router interference with the CT12. One of the sellers I just spoke to said that the CT12 is also being discontinued, in favor of the more expensive Calisto. That seems plausible, since Plantronics undoubtedly is receiving a wave of complaints and returns of the CT12 in view of wireless router interference. I'd go for the Calisto, except I greatly prefer an over-the-head headset. So this is a heads-up, if you are interested in the CT12, to get it now before it possibly goes the way of the CT10.UPDATE. I now see, on a link: "The Plantronics CT14 replaces the discontinued CT11 and CT12 models and is expected to be available for shipping in early January 2009. You may order it now to be first in line for shipping as soon as product arrives at the warehouse." So the Calisto is not the replacement.In my office, with multi-line telephones, I'm using a Plantronics CA10 cordless headset that I like a lot. (They call it a "cordless amplifier.") The CA10, although not a standalone telephone, looks a lot like a CT10, except the belt-clip (or wherever) unit does not have a dial pad. My guess is the CA10, also now discontinued, operates in the 900 MHz frequency range. I don't think there is a CA12.
Helped me connect 2 audio cables to make a long one running from my tv on the wall to the Exercise machine.
This is a nifty little radio; I listen to it at a very low volume in my office, and the sound is still crystal clear.
I have owned a sirius receiver that plugged into my cigarette lighter for about 5 years. I had the suction cup attachment mounted to the center of the front windshield. Ran my cord to the cigarette lighter then ran the antenna to the rear of the vehicle. Well the suction cup is fried and wont attach anymore. My power plug-in finally had a short and quit working. So I was reading my ops manual for my after-market stereo and noticed this SIRPAN1 receiver is a perfect match. I love it. No more cigarette lighter having to switch it on and off all the time. No more matching FM stations with your Stereo FM Stations to get the best sound. With this unit, you hard wire it into the back of your aftermarket stereo and run your antenna to the rear. The unit turns on when you start your car and shuts off when you shut off the car. Nice. And I get much better reception with this unit. Small enough to mount in an undisclosed area in your vehicle so no one ever sees it.
We've had this scanner for a few months now and have been very please with the speed and efficiency.
Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit HeadbandTHis headset is excellent for the price. I purchased a more expensive set and it lasted about 3 months and began to cut off and then quit working. I bought two of these for about the same price and this set is still working great after about a month.
This little camera does exactly as described and I couldn't be happier with it. Easy to use which is a good thing cause the instruction guide is not good. But I was able to figure everything out on my own as it is very easy to use. The Best Shot feature really works. I experimented on flowers and it really makes a difference when you use the flower setting as opposed to automatic. Having fun playing around with it and look forward to many photos. Also, the battery is the longest I've ever seen! I've had the camera a little over a month now, have taken well over 100 pictures and it still registers as a full battery! My Nikon and Canon would have their battery's already charged. Like the fact that I don't have to take out the batteries to charge. Just set it in the charging station. You can't go wrong with this one!
I have had this player for over a month now. I have loaded over 200 songs and haven't made a dent in the 30 gb file. I just recently added 490 photos. They look great on the very nice screen.
pretty, light, matching color, just right for my sony digital camera
This is a great FM transmitter although the only problem is if you drive a truck or SUV as I do, even with the extension, it's hard to find a good location for the iPod and even when you do, it's kinda hard to change songs, etc. while driving. Other than that, it does everything it's supposed to. It charges fast a efficient, transmits extremely clear on any open station, presets work kinda weird, but you shouldn't have to use them much so it shouldn't be a problem. Griffin made a great product and it is a steal for the price. It is so nice driving down the road listening to what I want to listen too, and not what is on the radio. It's amazing how nice it is, and how much more music you can listen too without commercials.
This camera is everything that the other reviews claim. I now use the E-10 instead of my 35mm SLR for customized shots and don't really miss the 35mm's flexibility. Built-in flash is quite capable (other than the short distance from the lens). Battery consumption is excellent -- batteries last several days to a week of pretty heavy vacation shooting (if you don't go overboard on using the LCD screen and do remember to turn the camera off promptly). Get the rechargeable AA NiMHs. The CR-V3s last very well, but are quite expensive. Alkalines will work in a pinch (i.e., there's an advantage to the standard battery form factor), but don't last.The positives have been said many times here already. Just don't focus on the few negatives that I will mention!Setting up a customized shot (field-of-view, exposure compensation, etc.) takes a fair bit longer than on my 35mm because of the time to walk through the menus.... and, this camera is heavy! That was obvious from the spec's (most people consider a 2 lb 35mm to be a heavy camera), so I knew that going in. That's not even considering the excellent, but also heavy external flash.I have not yet tried my filter collection, but a lot of filter functions can be accomplished by digital post-processing.I'm very happy with it after 5 months of good usage.
Trust me...if you're looking for quality and style, this is it. No need to shop around any more. I researched these products, and others, for hours and hours. I'm glad I went with ergotron.
Love it I had a Logitech Marble Trackman but the ball would fall out of it after a while of using it. I like this one better the only thing that is hard is you have to take it apart to clean it, but that doesn't happen very often. But I love it so much I bought an extra one for a spare. Its real easy to use and I am left handed well worth the money and it doesn't cost a lot.
Says it is for a 465T and it does work fine but it does not pick up traffic alerts as the original did.
This thing does charge batteries, when it's plugged in. It's getting the stubby prongs to stay in the outlet when filled with heavy batteries that's the problem, and it's a pretty big problem.
No question, this is the best keyboard ever designed. Just look at it, its an amazing piece of work. It works like you'd expect, but with tons of extra features. The touch-wheel is great, its like the iPod. It makes it really easy to scroll down on a long website of document. You can even use it just like a mouse so if you have this hooked up to a tv, thats all you need. Great for media center pcs or if your setup is in the living room. It is rather expensive, but you have to pay for the quality stuff. I am totally satisfied with the purchase, I have a feeling this keyboard is going to last a long time.
I liked this camera for it sleek design, it just slides into my jeans pocket. Its wide screen is really amazing. And yeah its macro point and shoot is really cool. But yes its not front runner for battery performance. Overall a good camera to take and move around for instant snaps.
I have a pair of Grado SR-60s that are great for home use, so I was excited to see Grado had a behind-the-ear model when my old pair recently died. However, after only a few weeks of use, the plastic that connects the earphones snapped in half while I was putting them on this morning. Other reviews have commented on these headphones' lack of comfort; initially I was fine with their tightness, assuming they would stretch out a little over time (like other behind-the-neck models I've used). Instead the problem seems to be in the plastic used for the neckband, which is completely inflexible. You would have needed a pair of sharp scissors to get through the neckbands of every other pair of behind-the-neck headphones I've ever had (primarily Sony), so in my opinion this is a mystifying, infuriating choice from a usually stellar company. Sadly, as others have mentioned these headphones sound really great, but at $50 their construction is unforgivably poor.
While using this remote, when you select a particular device (like TV) or activity (like Watch Movie), the menu screen (the LCD display) comes up with 4 options. You can navigate to the "Next" screen by pressing the "next" button.. and usually, there are a lot of screens for each function. (for my TV, there were 17 screens, with 4 options per screen). The WORST part about this remote is that there is no "Back" button. So if you realize that you've pressed "next" one too many times, you can't go back... you have to go all the way to the end of the menu's (all 17 screens for my tv) and then start back again.... which (needless to say) sucks.There were other minor quibbles that I had with this remote - like the LCD screen giving only 4 menu options per screen - as opposed to 6 ... which is what I expected, as there are 6 buttons (3 on each side of the LCD). I returned this back, and bought a Harmony 550 - which is a LOT more intuitive to use. I definitely would not recommend this product to anyone....
This item has saved me time money, and a headache ((((this wide)))) and now I am happy with the decision I've made purchasing the 3-way Av selector. I now enjoy my entertainment system at a level of "mint condition," which does delivers better sound, video, and audio for a more enhanced entertainment experience."I highly suggest it!"
iight, so i copped these along with the beat solo hd's and the beats studios. the beats solo hd's r the best to me, studfios are the loudest.... but these have the highest highs and the clearest vocals, but no bass really. there good if you dont like alot of bass, these are deff hot. highs = 10/10, mids = 8/10, lows = 5/10 - not alot of bass, but u can tell its there, nice quailty, i wouldnt pay more then $60, i got them on a lightening deal on amazon.
Received package within the estimated timeframe. It looks new and in good quality.I have no problem with using it. The picture quality seems good and it does the job well.I have no experiences with other ND filter brands so do not know how well it is rated against others.But overall, I am happy with this filter, based from what I've seen so far.
this prepaid card with 1600 points for the xbox live market place is a nice pick...if u cant purchase from your dashboard, go ahead and buy this prepaid card
I've used most brands of golf balls and the Intech are as good as any. The service was also very good. I highly recommend both Intech golf balls and Amazon.com.
I've never had an IPOD, and I'm told they have excellent sound,but I think my Sansa is tops for ease of use and adaptability. I like the size and the SD memory slot and the sound is great - not to mention the FM.
this is a great setup for beginners, i like them alot, but i think once u use them alot, u realize they could u use better slip mats and needles. so i have changed the needles to the numark Numark CS-1 Carl Cox Signature Model Stylus. i love them, amazon sells it for like $45. there great. but otherwise these are great turntables, and the mixer is alright, after a while i would get a better mixer. but i really like this product, i would recommend to get better needles. And thats all!
I've had this shelf system for about half a year and it continues to keep me happy. The base is INCREDIBLE for a 6 1/2 inch sub. The sound quality is better than most other systems I have heard, and trust me, I have heard them all. It has plenty of settings to change the sound, including 4 subwoofer levels. The only thing that irritates the hell out of me is the clock. It never keeps the right time. But other than that it is one of the best systems out on the market and I would recomend it to anyone.
This is a great little accessory for my Zen M. I usually store a couple of movies on it and this enables me to watch them on my big screen TV. The quality is excellent. I've also hooked it up to my karaoke machine for karaoke songs that I could only find in the AVI format. In most cases the sound and picture quality is better than my CDs.
After years of pumping money into the high-priced cartridges for my Officejet (here, try my other arm), I bought Dataproducts' refill system for the black 96 cartridge.I was delighted, with both the quality of print and the ease of refilling the cartridge. So I decided to try out the color cartridge refill for my 97 cartridge.Same ease of refill.Slight color difference (from the HP cartridges), but I used the color adjustment in Photoshop to alter the color just a small amount and was pleased to see little difference between photos printed with the original or refilled cartridges.For everyday photos, these photos are as good as you'll get from the average inkjet printer. Besides, if you're looking for museum-quality prints of your prized photos, please take them to a high-end photography print shop and have the experts do it.Don't think you'll get away altogether from buying HP original cartridges. Although the cartridges can be refilled several times, eventually they will wear out and you'll have to get new ones. Nevertheless, the savings are impressive compared to buying new HPs every single time.Read the instructions carefully. You must clean the refilled cartridges twice and then prime them to get good results, but it's easy and certainly worth the tiny effort involved in doing it.Highly recommended for both black and color refills.
This lens was received from The Camera Shop of Lansing in "New In Box" condition, including all factory paperwork.The glass is in perfect condition, and it lives up to the reputation of Olympus lenses in general.Compared to the "standard" zoom originally shipped with the camera it's amazing.The f/3.5 value at full zoom is as fast as the best the standard f/3.5-5.6 zoom can do wide open.I'm an available light shooter by choice and the extra f-stops are a blessing there!The 14-45 standard lens left a gap between it's full zoom and the lowest setting on my other lens.Though a fixed (f/2.0) 90mm lens was my favourite prime glass shooting 35mm, a LOT of potential pictures were just a little too far for the 14-45mm lens or a bit too close for the longer 50-200mm one, too often neither lens was quite right for the job.I'll admit it, zooms have spoiled me horribly!Now I have an overlap with the Zuiko ED 50-200 f/2.8-3.5 zoom that was the show piece of my kit.The BEST feature of all is the amazingly fast f-stop, the lens speed I enjoyed with my Rolli f2.8 are back again at the wide 14 (28mm equivalent) setting.Once again I can shorten my depth of field to isolate a single leaf or catch from my porch rail to the mountains across the valley in sharp focus.A great convenience is that now both my lenses take the same size (67mm) filters, with the old 58mm lens in reserve to support my collection of Cokin filters and effects.Now I'm trying to be patient till my 25mmOlympus EX-25mm Macro Extension Tube for E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR Camerasextension arrives... can't wait to see what that can do!
Got a great price, but a lousy bargain. Bought this about 3 months ago on sale. Sounded great.Pros:Cheap PriceCons:Slowest write speed imaginableClaimed write speed was (3.3MB/second) - seemed to work at 1/4 that abysmal speedFirst full backup took over 24 hours.Drive crashed and had to be reformatted every two weeks.Gave up after the fourth reformat. Actually I had no choice because itwouldn't reformat. This is really poor performance from a device that was poorly made.If you go for super cheap, sometimes you get a bargain, and other timesyou just get cheap junk. IMO, this falls into the latter.My 32GB backs 1/2 the data in about 1/10 the time and it doesn't haveto be continually reformatted. One of my corsair's failed, but many othershave been fine going on several months of intense use.The centron never had intense use, just 2-3x a week backup of changedfiles. Even that seemed beyond its capabilities.I will destroy this to prevent any data on it from possibly being recovered.If it were just photos, I wouldn't care. But, there are personal and financialfiles on it.I intend to avoid centon like the plague.
I brought this becuse I uses alot of USB devises they all work exept for my exturnal hard drive and i brought this one because it was powered an should be able to run the hard drive. It would just be the one drive that dosent work but for eveything else it work like it should
I received a defective Philips TV - when I took it out of the box, I heard what sounded like a piece of metal rattling around inside the TV. I received three 33-page manuals (in 3 different languages)on how to use the remote control, but NOTHING about how to set-up the TV! I was able to attach the TV cable to this hunk of junk, but found that the SOUND wasn't working! After 3 hours on the phone talking with 3 different Philips customer service idiots (each time I called, I asked for a supervisor, and was promptly disconnected!), I was told to return the TV - at MY expense - to ARKANSAS, of all places! After this frustrating experience, my opinion of Philips (and their products) is sub-zero. I rated this item as a '1' because there is no '0'. I rate Philips, and their policy, as a 'minus 100'.
this was a really nice product I like how it protects my laptop, but the only thing is, that it makes it really heavy and the screen tens to lean over very easiy because how heavy it is.
I picked up the 650 for $80 bucks ~ sick huh? :D5.1 processing! You hear the monster creeping up behind you!!1000 watts!! It'll blow you away!!Put on some house music ~ turn it up ~ dance in the streets!Quality is off the hook!Who cares about ipods? I picked up an adapter for &lt;$10 and plug our laptops in!! 1000 watts of youtube and last.fm!!Would I have liked wireless rears? Yeah sure, but thats a $300 system!
I am very pleased with this CB. In my opinion it is better than others I have had that were much more expensive.
I have a netbook (Dell Inspiron Mini 9), so this doubled my space. I was able to successfully run World of Warcraft from the card, up 'til a patch maxed out the space. Frustration-free packaging was a win; it came in the standard plastic hinged case (that one might store it in, if one didn't store it in the laptop) and a little cardstock envelope, inside a larger box with my other purchase. Never had a more delightful experience opening a computer-related gizmo!
So after trying a few other routers, I saw that this router was rated really high for gaming. So I figured what the heck. Well little did I know, it may be good for games but has serious issues with bittorrent traffic.The thing will bog down any network if a bittorrent client is running, and there really isnt any way to get around it. It's just how its made.I am returning and ordering the Acer Black Diamond instead. It is built for both.
I think one of the number one reasons this camera gets poor reviews is due to a flawed design of the front sliding cover. Over the years the cover begins to bend outwards, allowing it to 'miss' the internal switch. The cover acts as an on/off switch and, when it malfunctions, leaves the camera useless.To fix the issue:* Remove the two lower cover screws using a "dollar store" precision screwdriver. Watch out as a metal screw plate will drop.* With the cover removed, gently bend the entire cover inwards along its horizontal axis ("creasing" the olympus logo)* The idea is to bend the cover just enough to create a snug fit once again onto the camera body.* When you feel satisfied, reinstall the front cover. Make sure to align the metal screw plate. I found the best way to align the cover was to install it in the closed position (lens all the way it, cover slide closed, install two screws)* Test camera cover functionality. Readjust if necessary.I have had 100% success with this on two 'broken' cameras. One was my original and the other was one I bought from e-bay specifically sold as 'for parts- broken'.Anyways, aside from the obvious manufacturing flaw here, these are not bad cameras. They take descent 3.2MP pictures and are small enough to slip in any purse or pocket. Battery life will last you about 500 photos (give or take flash and zoom use). The 'All Weather' stamp is really just a joke. Any fool can tell by examining the body that it was not engineered for 'all weather'. Yes it has rubber grommets and rubber boots at the doors and buttons, but they really were not designed for a rainstorm. Best I would recommend is trusting it for a few moments longer than a standard camera during a misty day.
I bought this a few years ago. It worked fine for quite some time. Then it started having trouble finalizing discs. Now it can't read any disc. I am using it as a stand alone burner because I need to use it separately from my computer (in different rooms of my house). I have treated it gently and still have the original box but it's headed for the "recycling" center (and not China, I hope!).Sony is contributing to the problem of toxic waste by making short lived products. Beware the once respected Sony brand!
Its a pretty good product for the price.The only thing i didnt like about it is that its a bit to light.Still I find many uses with it in my studio.
This camera is very complete, It has amazing functions that requieres much time to learn to use.The flash is too small for progesional uses. I recomend use an external flash
It has the feel and look of a sneaker and protects the Sansa well.The only issue is that it is thick and occasionally the buttons are hard to reach.
If you have had minolta cameras before you will feel right at home with this new maxxum 7D (Dynax in europe). I have been a long time minolta user and was very glad to see this camera finally hitting the market. Just last week I finally got the chance to handle one at a local store. I am sharing my initial impression of the camera.Pros:1) Feels great in hand. I was very comfortable with its ergonomic design.2) The AS (Anti Shake) feature is truly useful. I have been reading posts from canon users as well as minolta 7d users and looks like the AS is coming really handy in low light situation. Canon and Nikon both have similar technology for reducing shake at low light or with high level zoom. However, those technologis are built into the lense. Because of that those lenses are more expensive than the regular lense. BUT Minolta has the AS built into the body. That's why any regular Minolta/maxxum AF lenses can be used and benefit from AS technology. That is the key difference and creates this initial price difference.3) Color is great right out of the camera. No retouching is necessary.4) Large buffer for continuous shooting5) Takse variety of preexisting minolta lensesCons:1) PRICE ! I think the price will scare away several would be amature photographers. Especially since a digital rebel (not as feature rich) can be found less than 1000$.Bottom line. If you already own minolta lenses this maybe the right camera for you to leap into digital photography. Or else you may want to take a look at digital rebel and see if that fits your bills.
I bought this to surge protect a refrigerator and provide some noise suppression.Right away I noticed the cheap build, it looked like it was glued together in someone's garage. Plus, it says on the package that it won't provide protection against lightening. There is no reason to purchase this product.
I'm sure this cable is very high quality, but c'mon design guys, get a brain. I had to take a knife to it in order to get it to fit into the dvi port on my samsung 22" monitor. The plastic surrounding the metal dvi connector is too wide to fit past the available space on my monitor. Then, my fingers barely had room to turn the tightening screws...it sure would have helped it they hadn't gone for the fancy gold colored screws and had just used a simple plastic tightener that had slots in the ends for a screwdriver like most cable tighteners. Also, as usual with Monster products, hugely overpriced.
This case was purchased for use with an IPod Video 60GB.The case was sturdy and nice looking on the whole. I was worried about it scratching up my IPod but it came lined with felt and a piece of replacement felt. It was easy to use, the click wheel is very accessible, and no part of the screen is covered by the edges of the case. That said, the case needs to be significantly redesigned to be considered a good product. As others have mentioned it most certainly doesn't fit the 60GB. There is a simple snap-clasp on one long side that is supposed to keep it closed, but with my IPod in the case it is not even close to closing. There is about a 2 mm. crack all around the case that lets in all manner of dirt and dust, besides allowing the IPod to shift in the case. One of the good things, the felt, quickly began to peel off around the edges and especially in the corners from the shifting weight of the IPod. Also, while the metal of the case is thick enough to be protective, the edges were not finished off well. I have sliced my finger more than once spinning through playlists - nothing terrible, but like getting a papercut from a thick birthday card. Finally, the belt clip is terrible. It might as well not be there it's so useless. The clip slips off the "button" that attaches it to the case with the slightest of bumps. Even clipping onto my pocket backwards (with the case actually in my pocket and the clip showing on the outside of the pocket) did not stop the clip from popping off the case. Also, it has no grip. Clip it to anything, thick or thin, and you can easily slide it off with the push of a finger. Because the clip swivels the weight of my IPod has actually caused it to simply slide and drop off when I've had it clipped to a belt loop.This case does not serve the whole purpose for which it was designed. A simple protective case - if protection is all you're looking for - can be had for less than we paid for this one (at Amazon) and won't come with the annoying addition of a clip that won't clip on and a clasp that won't close.
its ok but u should buy more then 4gb card to get the full experience.
The ipod was delivered somehwere else who knows but I called the 800 number listed and they gave me a complete refund I want to say Thanks Rain.
As with many other people, I have some old floppies and no way to get at them. So, I bought this.The only reason that I gave it 4 rather than 5 is that initially, when 1st installed it, it didn't work right.It would not recognize a different disk w/o unplugging and then plugging the drive back in.Finally, I shut down the PC, restarted it, and watched carefully after plugging the drive back in. It reinstalled the driver, why I don't know, and the PC seemed to now have an accurate profile this time of the drive. Don't know what happened, but it works fine now. I'm running Windows 7.
I love how i could purchase Microsoft points from amazon because i don't have to give my information to Microsoft. Also, I get the code immediately after purchase. I love that i don't have to wait for shipment or having to waste gas on going to a store. You save money on tax.
Easy to install and easy to adjust viewing angles. Best bracket for the price and is very sturdy even for larger TVs.
This is a great backpack. The wheels roll easily and the handle is sturdy. It is very well made and there is plenty of room. This backpack has multiple pockets including a padded pocket for a laptop, and other pockets for folders, pencils, etc.
My husband installed this wireless card in a dual core gaming PC that he built. On the plus side, the hardware installation was simple and the card detected the network immediately. The small external antenna works great as it is able to get the signal from the modem all the way at the other end of our house. The price is also right. However, the graphic user interface is really lacking and the instruction booklet is not very helpful. I kept having the problem of having to re-enter the WEP encryption key every time I shut the computer down, even though I had seemingly saved it in a profile. The user manual devotes only 3 small pages to setting up the network. There is no trouble shooting section. I finally figured out something that worked and got the profile saved. I consider myself to be a fairly advanced computer user as I have installed OS's, drivers, software, and some hardware on numerous computers.
Excellent driver ... lots of memory space ... I use it often mostly to carry powerpoint teaching projects.... I only wish it had come with a necklace strap so I could wear it around my neck and not be apt to misplace the device
Paid $15 for these headphones on Amazon. Great value for the money. Anyone looking for basic headphones (for their computer or similar system), and is not expecting the performance of a $50+ pair, will certainly be satisfied.
Within one week of owning a Zune, my Ipod 30 gig was thrown on ebay. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my Zune, and the features are too great for me to ever want anything else. I did keep my ipod nano (the screen has malfunctioned on its own twice) for jogging, because I wouldn't risk dropping my zune. If you want to be a boring nerd and whine on the internet about screen resolution, and you need an alarm clock and notepad on your Ipod, hey, your a loser and maybe the Ipod is for you. If you want the most for your money and you really couldnt care less about pixels, and just want what looks feels and sounds better....get yourself a Zune. put that ipod on ebay!!
If your an electronics freak and have a little OCD.. This is a must for you. Clean looking and well made.
I need it a 25ft long ethernet cable to run across my room and I had a 15ft and 10ft long cables laying around, this coupler solved my problem and saved me a few bucks from buying extra cables.
I am pregnant and needed a pair of headphones to let my baby hear some music. I didn't want to pat $60+ dollars for some "specialized in-utero headphones" or whatever they are purported to be. I was told by my OB that as long as I keep the volume low and limit the listening session to one hour per day that my baby's ears would be fine. I researched some headphones and these fit the bill. They are cheap but at the same time they are quality. I was also happy that I didn't have to break them to let baby listen- they fit over my belly comfortably. So I get to use them too :)
I bought these speakers for my boyfriend for his laptop and they are awesome! Before, we could barely hear the sound on the laptop with the speakers and I had to plug in these huge clunky speakers that had to be plugged into the wall. These speakers, on the other hand, are lightweight, compact, very portable (the cord zips right back into the speaker like one of those string pull toys), AMAZING sound quality and best of all, are powered by the USB cord that plugs into the computer. A+++!
Received them and had it set up and working right away. I don't know how long these have been out, but I sure love them/it! Good price to...
Needs to be a little louder for the hard of hearing like myself. An extra volume boost control would make this headset exceptional. As is,it's just okay.
I needed someone to hold my camera one day and I was the only someone there. Lost the shot. I searched and found this little gem. Sturdy, well constructed and small as can be. I carry it in my "go" bag and never notice it 'till I need it. It's there. Easy, fast and reliable. Great purchase!!! I wish everything I bought worked for me this well!
The sennheiser HD201 headphones are, so far, my best set of headphones.Personally, I'm not into expensive, state of the art noise blocking headphones; I leave that to the pros. But for my purposes, these have a great sound range. The tenor range is crisp, and the bass has a nice, deep sound too, although it wasn't quite what I wanted. Sometimes it got a bit muddled, but that was on the rare occasion.As for comfort and style, they are extremely lightweight, just under 6 ounces. They fit my head just fine, which I was a bit worried about after reading some previous reviews. I've been wearing them for about 5 hours straight without the slightest discomfort. The cord is a bit long, although it does come in handy when I need to get something not at my desk. (I'm reluctant to pause the music, the sound is so good)If you are on a budget and enjoy large cans like this (as I do), this is definately a great deal.
Motorola 484095-001-00 Signal BoosterDigital TV is an apt description. Unlike analog, there is no snow or lines. You either have a signal or you don't. The ragged edge is a pixelated signal that freezes as your tuner tries to lock onto the signal. I live about 100 miles from most of the broadcast towers, and I already had the largest TV aerial that Radio Shack offers. The transition to DTV offered me three new channels...if I could boost the signal. The Motorola booster can be mounted anywhere in line to your TV. Ten minutes after the USPS delivered it, I had this installed and had two more digital channels available. I hung it on the wall under the outlet box where the antenna coax cable comes into the house. There was a 110v outlet right next to it, so I was able to plug and go. Now I have three channels of PBS instead of one; my daughter is happy to have more TV shows; all for less than one @#$%& Cable Co. Payment!
First off, let me tell you I have been shooting with a Canon20D with 3 different lenses for the past four years, my basis for review IS biased, opinionated, and thus the Leica is being forced to compete with an SLR worth 2-3x the value of itself. Gyeah!It's sort of a Leica. The camera is metal and has a retro-feel to it. I do like the simplicity of the dials. But it's made in Japan and it wouldn't take a die-hard camera-guru to tell you it's a souped up Panasonic.I feel like I bought a Lexus with a maserati emblem on it. It's really good, but I expected fantastic.NOISIER THAN A SLAYER CONCERT! My goodness this thing has trouble with dark lighting. Uggghhh. I wouldn't shoot this anywhere I didn't need sunglasses. 4 out of 10.THE COLOR IS DECENT. An 8 out of 10.LAGS! Press the shutter, wait, wait, wait, think about what you might have for lunch tommorow, wait, wait, wait... okay. Picture time. If you want to take a photo of any sport faster than chess or catfish noodling, don't get this camera. 2 out of 10OVERALL PHOTO QUALITY.It does take good photos. It collects a surprising amount of detail. The focusing is ingenious (sp?) for a point and shoot, and the options are nearly unlimited (3 different ways to photograph babies! 2 different skintone options) THere is a brain in there. 9 out of 10!!!!!!!!!! I'd go 8.5, but the focusing is quite brilliant, i.e. depth of field.MANUAL SETTING.THe programming is nearly unlimited, you need to spend at least half an hour to an hour to read and understand all the different settings available. But, in manual mode, THERE IS NO FOCUSING RING! You merely push the button up or down to tell it to focus in or out (like cheap video cameras). Left and Right button control aperature, and there are film speeds to choose from (100-200asa for me, buddy). But no it's not manual in the sense one would expect from a "swiss/german" camera-smithery. 4 out of 10FLASHWow! 10 out of 10! Why? Because it's manual. When you want the flash, you press the MECHANICAL button and the flash MECHANICALLY pops up and the flash is in use. When you don't want the flash, you press it down MECHANICALLY. It's built in, of course, but it's not "built-in". And in baby mode, the flash reduces the flare and glare as to not burn second degree scars into the baby retinas.BUILD/FINISH/STURDINESSIt's metal! Just like those more expensive good cameras. It's satiny, and it has a big bright red logo that let's everybody know you only get the best things you can afford. YOur fancy, and you like to spend money! People will admire you more and treat you with respect. Just like a Gucci purse, or six hundred dollar sequined jeans that were ripped on purpose at the factory and sprayed with acidic bleach by robots. IF your REALLY materialistic and want everyone to think your a rockstar, this is the camera for you. THere is a fifteen thousand dollar gold Mamiya with diamonds on it, but I'd rather get the Hassleblaad h3 for that price.Just kidding, some people do just like really good cameras, like me. I guess it's pretty strong, my girlfriend dropped it at the gunrange today and it was fine. 9 out of 10. It could be sturdier, heavier, more made for Nepal/Tenderloin expeditions.BANG FOR BUCK5 out of 10. FOr the same price you could probably get a decent Canon Rebel, or a super nice Canon point and shoot. Or for 170$ you could get a nice Sony, Panasonic, or Canon and spend the rest on a nice weekend roadtrip vacation and have something to take pictures for. And if you spent twice as much as this camera you would have a real sweet digital SLR! But SIX HUNDRED BUCKS? FOR A POINT AND SHOOT? 5 out of 10. It is ten megapixels though.LCD SCREEN14 out 10. That's right 14 out of 10. The screen is so ridiculously nice and big, I could watch Lawrence of Arabia on it. I've seen airplane seats with smaller LCD screens. The screen is so frickin' nice, I'm terrified I bought a two hundred dollar camera with a four hundred dollar LCD screen attached to it. I wish the company had put the money and technology towards the sensor, the lens, and the overall sturdiness. 14 out of 10.LENS.Sweet lens. I'm not sure if it's german, swiss, or Japanese. But it's from one of the three and it is nice glass. Most point and shoots have lenses the size of Charles Manson's pupils, but it's impressive. I also LIKE the fact it doesn't fully retract into the camera. Most people probably don't like this feature, because it's bulkier and harder to store. But for the purpose of PHOTOGRAPHY, (the purpose of having a camera, duh), it makes for a better camera, that it doesn't retract fully back into the camera (which brings more afghan dust and somali sand in the camera). Maybe it even has SLR style mirrors in there? I don't know, I'm not an expert, I'm just a guy who OWNS and USES this camera. 9 out 10. I'd give it 10, but there is no bloody focusing ring.OVERALL6 out 10.It's a nice camera, but not super nice. I do like the big lens, I do like the retro feel and the nice old school dials, it keeps it simple. The metal finish is great. It has a great LCD screen. It says Leica, it's made of Metal, but it's Panasonic as that radio/tapeplayer I had back in 87 that was aqua green and shaped like a anti-hystamine gel-tab. For a hundred or two, or a thousand more, you could have a really nice camera. I was expecting Leica. Heavy metal with a great lens and mechanicality above computer. (yes, I do know the difference between 35 and digi, but I want what I can't have) Get the Panasonic instead.THIS CAMERA HAS A CHEAPER TWIN BROTHER WHO DOESN'T WEAR A SWISS/GERMAN TUXEDO WITH A RED ROSE IN THE FRONT POCKET.
It's a great back back. It has so many spaces...it's roomy and comfortable to wear on your back..it's a good back pack to have if you have back problems because it gives you the back support you need and it balances the weight out evenly.
The person who sold this product put a cell phone charger in the box, to make it look like it had a charger, so there was no way to charge the battery until i spent more money for a charger. i felt i paid top dollar for a used product that was never used(haha on me)Hopefully the battery will still charge so i dont have to spend more money on a new battery.We have friends with the units that love them thats why i wanted this product that is no longer available new.If i have to buy a new battery to, i will have spent as much money on the used unit as a new current model available now.
The Maxell 3.5 preformatted diskettes are just what I wanted. In fact I have never been disappointed with any of the merchandise I have ordered from "Amazon".I am an invalid, almost 87 years old and must do all my shopping via my computer. I made the remark to a friend that "I have been having a love affair with Amazon for quite some time." Thank you Amazon for all the help you have given me. I always go to you first when I want something. Parke C. Bogle
Memorex makes a very reliable blank DVD-R that can handle up to 4.7 GB of data. Moreover, these blank DVD-Rs are capable of recording data at speeds up to 16x. The data I record onto these lasts for years, proving the test of time. I have used these as data discs, discs to record video and discs to record video. Great!The DVD-R discs are compact and easy to store. While the discs are still blank, store them in the circular case on the spindle that they came in. After your burn data onto them, I would recommend storing them in slim jewel cases instead of paper sleeves. It's just better protection for your DVD-Rs that have data stored on them. Don't store these discs, burnt or blank, in rooms that become very hot; this causes damage to any brand of this type of disc and you could lose data over time.There are two caveats that many other people note about any brand of this product: when you are burning the data onto the blank disc, don't be surprised if you see that the data is burning at a rate slower than 16x. This can happen if your burner doesn't have the capacity to burn faster, or it may be a quirk. I am not a professional so I cannot be certain of precisely what causes this phenomenon; but I assure you that the extra minute or two (tops) that you wait to get your DVD-R completed is worth the wait. In addition, DON'T write on these using Sharpie ink pens. The ink can seep through the top coating of the DVD-R disc and slowly but surely compromise your data--and you wouldn't want that, now would you? If you need to label the discs, label its' jewel case using a post-it note. At least that's what I do.Overall, Memorex blank DVD-R discs store data reliably over the years and I believe that an extra minute to burn the data onto the blank disc is well worth it in the event that it doesn't actually burn at 16x.Use them in good health!
It works and it came in on the day it said it would. Now I have some wireless to use with my phone!! Yay!!
I normally just by products and dont leave reviews but in this rare occasion, I was suprised with the item. It hits hard and excellent for the price! It has never heated up on me and Iv popped my trunk open from time to time from all the bass. A MUST HAVE.
How could they possibly screw this up? Sony must have worked hard to screw this product up on such a colossal scale.It could have been so simple:1. You choose the type of device,2. Give your device a label3. Define the device functions.4. Repeat for for each devices.5. Then you simply create sequences of actions for the macros, which you should also allowed to name ie.- Watch satellite TV- Watch DVD- Listen to CD- Dim lights, etc., etc.6. Finally, you get to assign quick finger strokes to the macros or individual actions, and also assign each device and macro to various soft buttons that you get to label and place according to your preference on the screen.For this product, Sony has made the above process convoluted and completely incomprehensible. Instead of getting to define things in your words, you have to learn Sony's terminology, which does not make sense. Even after you use Sony's terminology, it simply does not work. I never could get my lights to dim, or the receiver to switch to the correct mode to change volume levels.There are non-intuitive and non-standard functions everywhere.The software is inconsistent, and clumsy.Overall, this product is terrible-- it's a complete waste of money. I returned mine and got my money back, but I think sony still owes me money for the 3 hours I wasted on this piece of crap.
After upgrading from a 3.2 megapixel digital camera (canon S20) to the 4.0 megapixel (canon s400), it was time to eliminate the somewhat useless 16 MB, 32 MB, and 64 MB Compact Flash cards from my arsenal of digital photography gear.I have kept 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB compact flash cards, but have found the Viking 1 GB compact flash to write and read quickly (in part on canon's new image processing and buffering in the S400 powershot camera).Although I debated using a multispeed USB enhanced "digital film" product, for the price this Viking CF card is the best value currently (12 June 2003) available given the rebate and free ground shipping at Amazon.com.I would recommend this product to other digital photographers, especially with the latest 4 and 5 megapixel cameras.
this is the best , it have a hight quality sound , it's easy to use and its simple .
I use this as my primary keyset. Partly because I am too lazy to switch it out, but also because it functions very well as a normal keyboard. Im typing on it right now as a matter of fact. It adds a lot of hotkey functionality to WoW and once you get used to it you will wonder how you played WoW without it. My only complaint (hence 4 stars) is that the lettering wore off a few of the keys. The odd thing was that the keys that wore off weren't even keys that I used the most. Other than that though its a worthwhile keyboard.
I am an electronics "dummy" and this camcorder is just right for me. I wanted a DVD camcorder that I can record my four year old with and then play it right in my DVD player and it delivered. I don't edit or do anything fancy with it. Finalizing was simple with the touch screen and the quality of the picture was very nice.I didn't realize it didn't have a built in light so the lighting has to be right or else it appears blurry since the lense constantly tries to focus. But in the right light it's great since I practiced on my son at the gym and it kept up with him. The sound can be a little louder since it seems to record close sounds but not so good for far away sounds. I took it to the Toys R Us in Times square to record the T-Rex for my son to watch at home and I heard me and my son talking better than the roar of the T-Rex and I was standing close enough to it. It was very loud in there with the voices of hundreds of people so maybe that isn't a fair test. Other than that I'm very happy with it.
All I wanted was a NAS enclosure this was not it. This junk makes you install a client on each computer that you want to use it with. SUCKS
This Router has given me no problems. The Wireless is slower then the Ethernet but most internet connections are lower so the speed difference will not affect you if the internet is concerned. I recommend this router.
Minolta X-9 made for overseas. Same camera as US models X300 or X370. It is a nice black very hard covering, almost like Bakelite(tm) but it is metal.. I deem it very close in many respects like the XD-series. Has a depth-of-field preview. It is an aperature-priority automatic.A fine, working second camera or spare for wedding potographers and accomodates all Minolta-mount lenses and had a hot shoe. Film version is visible thru window on the back. Approaches the look of a nice ol black XD-11
I purchased this turntable with the express purpose of converting my large collection of LP's to digital format. This seemed to be the best quality offered from its description for the price. I can tell you that I am not dissapointed at all. The manufacture is excellent, the platter is solid, and the sound reproduction right out of the box surpassed my expectations. Setup was fairly easy. The only reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 is that this is a completely manual turntable so you have to lift the arm manually at the end of the record.
I don't recall writing a review on here before, but I just felt the need to warn people about these piece of crap speakers. DO NOT BUY THEM. I know they are cheap, and that's great. However, the headaches you will receive out of anger in the constant static noises, and constantly fiddling with the headphone jack to try and get the speakers to quit making the god-awful noises, and quit cutting out the sound is just NOT worth it.These speakers have given me constant headaches, and have made me very angry. I am going to take these speakers outside and smash them. It will be worth the price I paid for them.
I have owned the Panasonic FZ7 for 1 year and was excited to purchase the FZ8. There are so many excellent qualities this camera offers.It is very simple to use for a beginner and offers features to suit a professional. The preview screen is a perfect size with its bright and vivid colors. Settings are easy to change,Including: shutter speed, aperture, time and date, changing the focus point, and many other awesome features! The picture quality is awesome, even with the 12x zoom, my prints do not turn out grainy. Nice light weight and easy grip.Now, the dislikes....only one. This camera does not offer an automatic pop-up flash. I have to remember to open it.I cannot comment on the video of this camera, I use a Sony Handycam for all my video needs.Overall, I would highly recommend this camera and even the FZ7 to anyone interested in starting out with a simple to use camera.
Wonderful device - the GPS is extremely accurate and I've used it in multiple cities (Atlanta, Seattle, Victoria BC, etc.) with equal success. The built-in database of restaraunts, etc. is truly amazing - very up-to-date! The other thing I love about the unit is the Blue-Tooth phone integration - it has made my blue-tooth ear piece completely obsolete while driving! Lastly, this unit comes with a 3-month trial for the real-time traffic information. I find that this works very well in US metro areas and it has saved me a few headaches (you can have the unit detour around problems) - I'll most likely sign up for this optional service when the three months are up.
I bought one of these for my wife and she loved it soo much she asked me to get one for her sister ... it was one of those buys that I was glad for, because on a resent trip having two really came in handy ...
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I've used it for a while, for personal use only. At an open field, the are no whispers, no interferences, OK for my needs. With lots of buildings around it's impossible to ear something.
This review may come across as a bit of a rant because to be honest it probably is one. I bought these headphones less than a week ago, and to say there are awful is an understatement. So awful were they that the very next day I went out and spent another hundred dollars on a pair of Bose earphones (which although not perfect are still pretty good and far far superior to these ones). I feel cheated as they are pretty expensive, and yet sound like you are listening to the cheapest pair of earphones in exsistence while at the same time managing to break any of the bass capibilities of your i-pod etc... In fact I still use the 1gb Sony mini disc recorder as even though it may be out of date compared to the i-pod I find the sound quality so much better. So imagine how disappointed I was to realize these headphones make it sound like the poorest walkman on earth. Those 20 dollar 'Sony Fontopia' earphones are better. So anyonned am I that I may even email Harmon/Kardon to see if they can explain.Sorry this is so long but at the end of the day it may have saved you some money.Without a doubt the crappiest electrical item I have ever bought.Why can't I give it no stars?Oh and I did email Harmon/Kardon but they never bothered to reply. Poor, poor, poor, poor....
I am really enjoying this purchase. As other reviewers of NVDs have stated, this is not a military class unit (unless you are comparing it to a 1960 era unit), but for $200 who cares. I have about an acre of land and I can check out the whole yard without a problem. It is more solid than the picture gives it credit for, and is comfortable to hold. I would recomend this unit to anyone who just wants an NVD for recreational purposes.
This is a great camera. I had an older Sony camera which I used Dazzle to bring my video to the PC. When I heard this camera had USB steaming I was excited. The quality and the images are really poor. It produces a very blocky MPEG-1 movie. There is also a post processing time in which PIXELLA converts the movie to MPEG. Dazzle USB brings in my movies faster with no post processing time, it also produces a MPEG-1 movie. Dazzle only pushes video through the USB and uses your sound card to bring in sound. This is in contrast to USB Streaming which pushs video and sound through the USB. I guess because of this architecture, the video bitrate must be lower because it is shared with the sound and thus produces a lower quality image.Other than that, the camera is excellent.
This was a very inexpensive replacement because I lost the cord to put my pictures onto my computer and it works great!!
Typical Hp IPAQ quality combines the ease of a Tom-Tom GPS navigation system with full mobile office capabilities. Easy to set-up and use. I upgraded the Mobile Office for Office 2007 interface with ease. Comes with handy window mount and AC and auto charger adapter. Also charges through USB port on computer.
The build quality of this cable is only so-so and the length(6ft) is not that much. But at just over a couple of bucks, you get a servicable cable that still works fine and does what it needs to do.For people who haven't upgraded to HDMI or component cables, S-video is still better than your typical audio/video(composite) cable.
I too bought into the hype that the emarker presented, but after using it for a week I realized how pathetic this product is. Its nothing more than a clock that marks the time of day you here the song and NOTHING ELSE! You have to look up everything manually including the radio station and the appropriate time. Not only that but you have to memorize which mark stands for which station, it doesnt even do that!! How stupid, does sony believe they can just sell products by putting their name on it. Tsk Tsk. The product is also really dependent on the internet, so if you dont have a good connection like me you can forget the practicality of the emarker. Actually, even if you do have a cable or dsl line, its still useless.
this is my second set. the first ones worked great for about 3 yrs.i got a refurbished one from kystore for 6 bucks (11 including shipping).they sound pretty good for day to day listening.
I use it on the road with my Cassiopeia and it has worked in every hotel room, giving me internet access on my PDA. I do wish it would make some noise while trying to connect however since I can never tell if it dialed out of the hotel correctly.
Do not..I repeat... DO NOT waste your money on this thing..it is garbage!!!! you have to carry around a stack of batteries just to take more than 5 pictures. There is a delayed second flash so unless you tell everyone your taking pictures of to wait for both flashes your going to get a lot of blurry faces. The picture quality is disgusting and impossible to edit. You can't take any close up pictures with the flash on because all you would see is hair and eyes.. I recently used it at a wedding and tried to take decent pictures from 3 rows away but even that failed to produce anything nice. When I took some pictures outdoors everybody including the background was blue...please save your self the frustration and opt for a more better quality camera..
the keys are small, but if that sort of thing doesn't bother you, i can wholeheartedly recommend this phone. does what i need and expect and i can travel many floors away from the base and still get great reception.
I installed this product and now both of my computers share the same printer. Installation was quick and easy, even with my two computers running different versions of Windows.Soooo.. If I "power on" only Computer 1, the switch automatically connects the printer to THAT computer. Of course, if I only "power on" computer 2, the switch will connect to THAT one. Could it be more simple?? By installing the supplied software [CD], I can activate switching from computer 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 simply by tapping the NUM LOCK button twice on the keyboard of the computer that I want to be switched to. I don't even have to stretch my tired body to press the button on the unit!! I repeat - could it be more simple?The unit works flawlessly.AND.. I paid half the price of the local retail stores!
This is the 2nd one I have bought. Both are working great. Had a proffessional installer asist in putting it in and he was impressed with the sound compared to some of the other more expensive brands out there. Highly recommended.
I was pleasantly surprised by these rather large bookshelf speakers. They are well constructed and have a rather linear sound. I have them in my garage, which is a horrible space acoustically, and takes a fair amount of power to "fill the room". These speakers seem to do well though, especially when considering the price. Surprisingly in these days of companies saving every dime they can, my pair came with speaker wires. The covers are nicely made, but there are large gaps (part of the design) between the covers and cabinet when viewed from the side.
I owned this lens for quite a while, sold it, and am going to re-purchase it at this great price. It takes fantastic, sharp pictures in very low light situations (such as at the zoo, in one of the "houses"), great sports pictures and much more. I have shot super clear, beautiful animal pictures at 1/25th of a second, due to image stabilization. I think at about $460, this lens is a steal. Rather than writing a long, boring review, click here to see just one of the animal pictures that I shot with this lens: http://eyefetch.com/image.aspx?ID=575247
This DVD player has buggy firmware. It freezes multiple times on mostly all DVDs. I thought the unit I received was defective, so I sent in to Toshiba for replacement. The new machine they sent me has the same issues. The only work around is to reset the box by unplugging it for 5+ minutes, which temporarily resolves the freezes. So far Toshiba has not released a firmware update to fix the problems.Overall, this player has great features for the money, but the freezes make me want to throw it out the window!
Can't really complain about these headphones at all... The sound is excellent, and just about as good as many headphones that i've tried at as much as three times the price. Bass response is rich and clean, though i actually was expecting a tad bit more (but this is just being picky). The sound overall, is simply put, clean. You are going to hear what your player is putting out.. nothing more, nothing less. Initially, I thought 97's would be a bit too tight for my rather large head, but i quickly got used to them. They are actually lighter than i expected but are still pretty big street wear headphones. This doesnt bother me a bit. In conclusion, an excellent pair and an extremely excellent price. BUY EM!
This is the best handheld GPS that I know! The battery which is great because it has a safe load for a long time depending on their size. I recommend buying now with the equipment 1 memory card that can be burned to the maps. The size of the display is very good, very large can show many details. I did the crossing of Angra dos Reis to Rio de Janeiro at night and feel much confidence and traffic in the middle of many islands with the orientation of the maps that I loaded in the GPS!
Two of the five tapes I've used so far had malfunctioning cassettes that I had to toss. Another goes in and out of black and white and color. As the saying goes, "You get what you pay for." In this case, pay for another package. This isn't worth it.
I received this as a Christmas present 2 yrs ago. At first everything seemed OK, but within about 9 months the CD player quit working entirely. My husband spent hours on the phone with customer service, who tried to make him believe it was out of warranty, but we still had the original paperwork claiming otherwise. He had to fax the documents to them multiple times, then it required several weeks to "process" that until we finally got the OK to send it back. Well, lo and behold, suddenly it started working again! It worked consistently for about 2 more months (using it perhaps once a week), just enough time for it to really exceed the warranty period, when, you guessed it, it failed again. It's now been another year, and I've managed to get a CD to play maybe 6 times in that period, with at least 100 attempts. The radio works fine and the mp3 player input is OK too but the CD player makes a noise like it's loading and then just turns off, no matter which tray the CD is in. We've cleaned it numerous times, my husband even took it apart and blew compressed air through it. Only sporadic playing. don't waste your money or time!
This book presented an entertaining, insightful and human picture of the hopefully not too distant future Catholic Church. There was limited focus on the outrage and upset that the election to the Papacy of an unknown, married, former priest undoubtedly would precipitate, but I believe that was deliberate. The Spirit works effectively in unexpected and humorous ways if only we trust enough to let her into our hearts and structures. I closed the book with a prayer that someone like Peter II is waiting in the wings....
After much contemplation and trying to decide exactly which MP3 player I wanted, I chose the iPod Shuffle, and am very happy with my selection. I use it during work (8 hrs) and my commute to and from (45-50 min each way) and find it holds charge for 2 and a-half days worth of listening. I wasn't sure that it would hold enough music, but in 2 days, I only get a few repeats, and I only have it loaded to about half-capacity. Hot pink was my color choice, but I would be just as happy with it in any other color.
My band bought this Flip video camera as a back up for our recent tour and it worked even after dropping it in the toilet! We shot over 35 hrs of video and now we're putting together a mini-movie of the tour with five girl bands...maybe we'll post it here if it's not too XXX. We love our Flip camera so much we're buying 3 more so each band member has one!Flip Video Camera - f@*#&+! rocks!XOX,America's Sweetheart
Computer ink cartridges -Seems to work as well as HP product.
Memory modules arrived in timely manner. My computer recognized the memory and it was a snap (literally) to install.
The good: This camera is very attractive: compact and sleek. Pretty easy menu system and the most important functions are readily accessible. When conditions are right, it takes clear, beautiful photos. Rechargeable internal battery means you don't spend a fortune in double A's. LCD screen is a good size.The bad: Focus problems!! In certain lighting conditions (e.g. fluorescent lights) you cannot take an in focus picture using the automatic setting. I missed so many potentially great holiday pics of my kids due to fiddling around with the settings. Mostly, I simply gave up trying to get a clear pic. I finally contacted Sony tech support and they acknowledged the focus problems under certain lighting conditions, including bright sunlight. They suggested changing the white balance and shutter speed- but when you're a novice photographer, changing these settings is not so intuitive!Bottom line: Buy a Canon elph. I wish I had. It would have been worth the extra money!
I used to do the electronic code through Walmart, however they were inconsistent on times of receiving it and at one point they would not accept my card! This way was much easier and you can get some point amounts that are unavailable on the Xbox live marketplace.
I ordered 2 of these. One of them works fine. The other requires a lot of wiggling, and I'm not sure if it's the cable or connector.
It works OK . . . and that's about the best I can say about it. Too bad TEAC's stuff had to turn to crap several years back....they used to have some really nice stuff....now it's the same mass produced cheap consumer electronics garbage as all the other popular name brands. I have the same volume control, AM/FM reception, and background hiss issues as some other reviewers, and am thoroughly unimpressed. However, if you're on a budget, it's a good price and it'll do.
Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, This is a very versatile flash accessory for any NIKON DSLR. I used this on my D40 &D5000. Last long on two AA BATTERIES, GREAT BUY!
Here is the problem: There are many various sized SCSI connectors that I am not attuned to; however, that is not the main problem with this item. The item is not an extension cable, rather it is simply a cable to connect hardware; rather than to add length to an existing cable. I did not return it as I do not have the patience to go through that exercise with Amazon. Another reason I am an infrequent internet buyer. I still cannot relocate one of our $25k scanners for which this was purchased.
Love this camera! It is even smaller than it appears in the pictures. I have no more excuses for not having my camera with me at all times. Also very chic...I got mine in black because it looks like a mini-Hasselblad! I didn't install the software included (not sure about that virus thing) but instead just used the software on my XP. Works fine. Pictures are clear, clean and crisp.
This TV is great! Going from analog to digital pictures makes all the difference in the world. It is easy to use. Sound is clear. We installed this in our motor home. Highly recommend Panasonic.
This is heavy stuff. An excellent piece of equipment that works no matter what. The quality of the power in my house is really bad. Every time the fridge goes on, there is a brown-out. With all my home theater equipment hooked up to this baby, there's no more picture flickering or drop in sound level. Highly recommended. Please be aware of the following though; You do not get any filtering whatsoever with this unit. You must also get a surge protector or a more advanced filter unit to take care of those problems. The AVS 2000 only correct the voltage, nothing more. Comes with an 8ft beefy AC cable and must be hooked up to a grounded (3-prong) outlet.
I am so addicted to my MP3 player. I ABSOLUTELY love it. I carry it in my purse (great for times when you get stuck waiting somewhere) and sometimes I even listen to it at night. It hold ALOT of music. Again, I LOVE IT!!!
This is a horrible service plan. I turned in my mixer in January. They returned the wrong item in May. It took over a month to get another shipping label. I returned it and waited for them to send me my mixer. It is now September. I contacted them a few weeks ago and they said they are not sure what is going on, but will get back with me. Still no contact. It has been 8 months.The service contract representative said they cannot do anything about the place they contract with. So, I am stuck without a mixer.
I just bought this radio at Costco for $[...]. I bought it for the FM/AM radio. My niece bought it and she said the minimum Sirius subscription is $14.50/month. So don't buy this expecting to get the minimum service level from Sirius. I like Tivoli products and already have the rechargable Pal radio but I wanted something for the office. This radio looks nice, takes up little space and has great reception without the included antenna. It sounds great too. Eventually I will get the other speaker for stereo sound.Con: None of the other buttons work except for tuner dial, volume, and sector switch, on/off. So you can't store preset, etc. This is no big deal to me.Hope this helps!
I had been looking to upgrade my scanner because I wanted to start digitizing all of our old slides. Since there were very few reasonably priced scanners available that would scan slides, it came down to Epson and Canon products. I particularly liked the selection buttons on the front of the Canon 8400F. They make it very easy to choose what kind of scan you want to do. I have tried scanning several slides, some of which are over 40 years old, with great results. I am still trying the various software programs that came with the scanner but they all seem useful, particularly Adobe Elements. The slides take about a minute per slide or less to scan. The slide holder handles 4 slides so if you have a few hundred slides it's going to take a while. I am putting the digitized slides into Adobe Photoshop Album 2. It has many easy to use photo adjustment features. So far I would rate the 8400F an excellent scanner.
i have a rio cali 256 and 2 of my friends bought them as well. we have all had the exact same problems. the shuffle does not work, it repeats the same songs over and over. it has unformatted every sd card i have put in it. my friends will now not power on - but does come on when hooked up to the computer. and the problems go on and onevery time i have called technical support they have done the same things over and over - to no avail- and on my dime since they don't have a 1800 number. when they can't fix it they say "oh well". they have also told me on several of the problems that they were "known" problems, but still would not replace my player.my friends of course is now out of warranty and they will replace it for $69! I CAN buy a new one for that!it has been one of the worse purchases i have ever made. sony has a walkman version now. try their's!
In short - best all in one unit under 200 bucks. Period.After a very disappointing couple of weeks with a Brother MFC210 I got my new Canon MP390. WOW. What a difference 20 dollars makes. This is hands down the best printer I have owned so far (much better than the "just out of warranty" broken HP Deskjet 5110 that started this whole mess). It is fast, has excellent output, and is easy to use. No fuss, no muss.It could be a little less noisy, but then again I haven't explored the "quiet mode" yet. And the ink cartridges are pretty small, but then again they are dirt cheap (I've seen less than $10 each for the color and black carts - HP's were $30 EACH). And maybe it is a little large (or maybe that Brother was just very small). These are hardly worth mentioning, once you see this thing in action you'll fall in love.
Once I bought the topo map and the 2gb chip everything fell into place.. The new map has all the streets around not to mention the mts. around us.. Elevations, trails, creeks and rivers..It made all the difference.. The map that comes with not top quality.. That is the only reason for only 4 stars instead of 5 stars.. The high sensitivity is very nice.. Great reception.. Next is to buy the city navigator map.. Can't wait to take it on a long road trip and backpacking this summer..I would recommend Garmin to a friend..
This large changing bag is perfect for all users. The large size makes working with it absolute ease. The actual bag is slightly different than pictured with zipper opening in the bottom, but is well made and secure. I recommend this bag to all and would encourage buyers to choose this over smaller changing bags.
This item is perfect for those who want to utilize their large flat screen as an additional monitor. i was pleased with both the quality and pricing on this item. Great deal as opposed to my local electronic store.
These ear phones do sound great but they're just not for everyday use. They do come with different size and style ear buds to custom fit your ear. With me the ear phone will occasionally pop out of my ear no matter which ear bud I use. It get's annoying after a while.
There's a firmware update at Belkin's site (you need to navigate the site directly rather than use the automatic check built into the box) which brings full 'g' compatability plus some sophisticated relaying and encryption features.What's it like to use? Well, it's pretty simple to set up. It needs a Javascript enabled web browser - so Linux, Mac, and PC users will have no problem setting it up. Follow the instructions and you can't go wrong.This box is intended for use with an existing network - machines connecting wirelessly will act as if they've been plugged into your network directly. For the more technical of you, the wireless MAC addresses appear as standard Ethernet addresses which means you can use your existing DHCP servers, etc, to administer your network. Security features offered includes a MAC whitelist, WPA and WEP encryption/login standards, plus the ability to hide your network so it doesn't automatically appear on network selectors. The system is fully compatable with Apple's AirPort (and presumably AirPort Extreme) cards as both use the same 802.11b and 802.11g standards. Range is difficult to test in my apartment - certainly, it is powerful enough to cover my home and half of an adjacent/one floor up apartment with a strong signal when situated on a bookcase in the middle of mine, without any tuning on my part to get it to an ideal position.It isn't a router (except between the wireless network and the wired network.) You cannot (usually) plug it into a cable modem or DSL modem directly. Belkin has a seperate box available that will do this that also incorporates the wireless functionality. More sophisticated boxes, such as Apple's AirPort hubs, include features like printer servers - this doesn't, it's just a wireless access point, something to connect your 802.11b/g devices to your Ethernet network.The device is a large plastic box, resembling a TV dinner you'd put in the Microwave. It has two positionable antennae permanently attached to the outside of the box but no socket to plug in a more powerful antenna. It comes with a mounting stand that allows you to position it vertically, or you can sit the thing down flat. Or you can put two screws in the wall and hang it from that. Happily the power supply is not a &quot;pregnant plug&quot;, but a small box into which you plugged an A/C cable and out of which came the standard DC line.What's more to say? It's exactly what it advertises itself as being. It's inexpensive, at the time of writing, I have no qualms recommending it.
Works just fine. Scans are great, document feeder rarely jams, PaperPort software is terrific. Nothing as good in its price range.
I upgraded to this model as a replacement for my Sony Psyc that stopped working 3 weeks after I bought it. My primary use is for listening to standard CDs and CDRs but I thought it would be nice to have MP3 capability. When I got this out of the blister pack and put in my first CD is was hugely disappointed with the sound quality. Compared to the Sony Discmans I have had before (and even the recent Sony Psyc) the sound was very noticeably inferior. The tonality was extremely flat sounding. Additionally I listened to a number of different CDs (if you are curious they were: Radiohead "Kid A", Radiohead "OK Computer", Various Artists "Chicago: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack", Fugu "Fugu" and The Who "Sings My Generation (Remastered)") and I noticed that the bass would start distorting if I used the bass boost feature on any volume level more than 50 percent. Also, if you have the volume almost all of the way up there is no noticeable difference when using the two bass boost presets - it just seems to blast more midrange.I tried better headphones and it did improve the sound but not to the degree that it should have.In terms of ergonomics, I think that it is insane design to put the volume button right next to the open and close button. You have to look every time you do adjust volume, not something you really want to do.I am sorry that this review is not going to address the MP3 features (although I will say that the Atrac3 proprietary system seems like a non-starter - but this unit can play standard MP3s which is a good thing.) I took this back to the store for a refund the very next day and I am going to do some more research on finding a better sounding portable.Bottom line: If you don't mind sacrificing sound quality on your standard CDs so that you can hear MP3s this might be for you. If you do care about sound and are on a budget and MP3s are not essential, look elsewhere (again the Sony Psyc sounded better and is $20 cheaper.)Update: I just bought a Panasonic SL-MP70 and am really happy - great full sound (even on MP3 files) with great lows and highs and clear seperation (even on the supplied "cheapo" headphones it sounds pretty good.) I paid $10 less than I did for the Sony and have what I want. I had made the mistake of buying the D-NE510 based largely on the Sony name and I think Sony knows other people will do the same so they aren't as concerened with quality as they should be.
I really like this lens -very versatile. I use it on a Konica-Minolta 5D, which I will upgrade to a Sony when they improve the noise issue. Back to the lens - sharp as a tack. Best aperature is about 5.6 at the wide end for sharpness, and f8 at the long end. Macro mode is rather awsome - good stand off, and fast enough to blur the background. Auto focus is quite fast and accurate, though not as quiet as a Nikon, for instance. With a 1.4x extender it provides an excellent "reach" for little money. Did I mention it is a superior optic? Nicely done, Sigma. Recommended.
It have drivers for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux, old and new versions.Stable, with activity LED.After had been using another similar products , I found this nice device and solved my RS232 communication needs in many machines and operative systems.
This thing is a piece of junk. Yes, it increased the volume for my headset, but the sound quality is very poor. I also bought the AC adapter, but plugging that in makes the amp unusable with feedback. I'm returning the AC adapter and keeping the amp until I can afford to buy a decent one.
This company is unable to support their products.If you need support forget it.I've been dealing with them for over a year (if you can call a one way conversation "dealing with").Web support is a laugh.Phone support is non-existent.Basically if you need help you will not get any.
I bought this MP3 player for my teenage son for his birthday. He loves it. I researched and looked at many different MP3 players before deciding to buy this one. I liked the fact that it had expandable memory with SD or MMC slot,(I believe a feature only on the FL100 128MB model, but check the others to be sure). None of the other MP3's I looked at had this feature, thus limiting you to only what the internal memory offers. It is very small, compact, making it easy for my son to carry it in his pocket & listen to his music. It is a very sleek, attractive looking device, which my son likes alot. I helped my son purchase some songs from MSN music, Windows Media music store & Musicmatch, but since the music downloads that you purchase are WMA files, they did not download into the MPIO too easily even though it is supposed to be WMA compatible. I did not like this especially since they were music purchases. We eventually managed to get them downloaded into the device, but it did take some work & patience. This is why I can not give this 5 stars. Otherwise I don't think that you can beat the features for the price. Overall, my son is very pleased with it as am I.
THIS THING WORKS EXCELLENT EVEN MY KIDS KNOW HOW TO USE IT, AND THEY ARE 8 AND 10 YEARS OLD, THEY KNOW MORE ABOUT IT THAN I DO, AND WE WOULDN'T GO FISHING WITH OUT IT, YOU REALLY DON'T NEED ONE OF THOSE BIG EXPENSIVE ONES THIS ONE WILL DO JUST FINE!!!!! SUPER EXCELLENT PRODUCT CAUSE THE FISH DON'T LIE!!!!!!!
My last cooler was from Best Buy and a total waste of money. I purchased this one and now I am quite happy.The air flow is very even, it pulls hot air out and pushes cool air in. This is the area I am most impressed with.It comes with tabs to help air circulation between the cooler and laptop.It is very quiet, I can not hear it at all.There is a blue light to let me know it is on.If I have any complaint it is minor, the power cord connecting the cooler to the laptop is quite short but adequate.This works significantly better than my last cooler. My last cooler was so useless that my computer was hot to touch. I am on my computer for my job an easy 12-18 hours a day, I am very hard on laptops. This cooler is quite different, my computer is warm to touch, not hot like before.I believe it is a fair price for a quality product. I would buy another as needed.
I bought this earphone to replace my ipod earphones, and it's almost the same quality if not slightly better. The sound is clear but the bass is lacking. As for comfort, at first it was painful to wear for longer than 30 mins, but if you switch the earphone from left to right and vice versa (R in left ear and L in right ear) then it's very comfortable. I wear it at work for more than 4 hrs at a time and i sometimes forget that i have them on. The color of this earphone is not white, which many of the past reviewers pointed out. Color was not of great concern to me when i purchased this item , cause it was cheap and it had good reviews.
This pool is too risky and has a lot wrong with it. For starters, the top inflatable ring is too easily punctured and not sturdy enough. Also, you don't get the depth they say you should get!! We can only get max 32" depth and a lot of space is wasted with the sides bulging out like they do. The pump is pretty worthless, and the ground has to be impossibly level. It is also impossible to trust the pool. I have nightmares of the water gushing out and into our neighbor's yard.
*Performance*Everybody thinks that Intel is superior to AMD. This is not true for processors under 2.0GHz (Intel is the champion above 2.26GHz with 533MHz FSB). If you take a look at the tomshardware.com CPU benchmarks, you would notice that AMD XP1800+ even beats out the 2.0GHz of Intel in most applications (AMD XP 1800+ at 1.53GHz beating a Intel P4 at 2.0GHz?). However, Compaq does not make full use of the AMD XP power. The video graphics is good because ATI is the best, but it uses shared memory architecture (main memory - video memory = available memory), which is not very fast compared to embedded memory architecture. For example, if you have 256MB of memory installed on your laptop and use 16MB for your video, then you actually only have 240MB of memory. This shouldn't bother you too much since 240 is still sufficient. You can always add memory later. Furthermore, DVDs play great without any stuttering, and 3D games runs pretty smoothly.*Accessories and software*What amazon.com doesn't tell you is that it does not come with a floppy drive. Compaq is offering it free after rebate just to let you know. The installed softwares are a nuisance. Compaq put so much garbage on it, and they put their name everywhere. Just uninstall as much as you can. Also remember to visit Windows update to get the most recent patch for Win XP.*Design*The housing of the notebook is very impressive. The black and silver combination and modern style will make you want to clean and take care of it like a new luxury car. Very solid. The keyboard is smooth and allows comfortable typing. The touchpad is smooth as well as it is stylish. However, personally, I don't like where all the input/output ports are located. Everything is in the back except the PCMCIA port and DVD/CDRW drive. So, if you're a mobile person, you'll be reaching for the back a lot.*Conclusion*This notebook is a excellent value only if you get the rebates. I think people should reconsider if the rebates were not offered because it is not worth its +$[$$] price tag.
At work, we have the Avaya VOIP phone system and this headset is the exact same headset (under the Avaya name) as our company hands out. Well, my wife works tech support for our company and works at least 1 day at home every week. So when I was looking for a "practical" Christmas gift for her, I bought her this. It works just like the work system, which we already knew she liked and works with the home phone. Here are some pros and cons:Pros:- Comfortable. So comfortable in fact that I have to remind my wife sometimes that the day's over and she can take off the headset - she's just walking around after work with it on.- Long battery life. They're not joking when they say 10 hours on the box. It'll easily last you all day - especially if you drop it back on its cradle during lunch.- Good sound quality. Aim the boom at your mouth and it's as good as a corded phone.- Easy to use. Simple single clicks on the buttons pick up, hang up, and mute - about the flattest learning curve there is.- No mucking about with mechanical handset lifters or other 20th century Rube Goldberg solutions they used to use - this is a simple, clean way to do a headset.Cons:- The instructions could be a little clearer. While they have pictures for everything, it's not always clear what wire they're talking about when you go to plug them into the base. Not horrible, but the drawings could be a tad clearer (after all, you're trying to find a black hole on black plastic to plug a black wire into, so clarity is a plus here).- Not really a con, but it's odd that the manufacturer says it's for use with "cordless phones". Well, this thing works with any phone since it doesn't even plug into the phone at all! It simply has a "Y" adapter that you plug into the wall, IP phone jack, or whatever and then you plug this system into one of the jacks of the "Y" and your phone into the other. Just think of this device as an additional phone that can't dial (you use your regular phone for that) and you'll have it.- Again, not a con, but something to be aware of - this does not allow you to dial out; for that, you need a regular phone. The process is simple: pick up your other phone, dial the number you want to call, then push the pick up button on the headset and hang up your regular phone and you're good to go.
This unit works perfect. The IR350 has some issues when installed with this unit.wrapping the IR250 in tin foil fixed the noise issues.
The software that comes with the expander will not download on windows 7. I search the internet looking for a software compatible with this system that will allow it to download unto windows 7 no luck. I've been trying to connect the wireless expander and had no luck since day 1 no luck. The extra antenna they suggest for you to buy is useless, because there is nowhere on the expander to connect it to. I had no luck in removing the current antenna and try connecting the new one.
I purchased this and must say that it is definitely a worth-while purchase and the price is competitive. Would recommend it over several others I researched and tried. (Tom Tom, Magellan etc.) One really annoying feature!!!!!The voice that calls out the turns etc is an Engliush Lady with a British accent. Her pronunciation is most annoying. For example, Dr. as in Drive becomes Doctor to her. St. as in Street is Saint to her. Pensacola Drive became Pen-soc-a-law Doctor. There are new thrills daily. I usually run with the voice turned off. And, perhaps the annoyance is a tradeoff for the overall high quality of performance.
Purchased this rolling backpack after spending a few hours researching which one would serve my needs best and appeared to be the most durable yet economical. I didn't want to spend $200 for a backpack but I wanted something large and dependable. Well, this backpack definitely fills the bill. I have been using it daily for over a month and I absolutely love it. I have a number of books, notebooks, etc. that I must lug around for nursing school and with this backpack it's a breeze. It has a large storage capacity, very smooth wheels, and I really appreciate the long and adjustable length of the handle. Plus, you cannot beat the price here on Amazon for the brown one (it's attractive and was a little cheaper than the black one) and the lifetime warranty from Jansport sealed the deal for me. This item is my favorite purchase since I started nursing school. It has really saved my back and shoulders and I give it 5 stars.
The listing here is pretty poor at describing this kit. So let me do so...This kit is basically a set of plug adaptors for your laptop power "brick". It comes with a set of four different style plugs, for different countries, that connect to a cable that terminates in a sort-of triangular three hole plug that is pretty much the standard connector for *most* (but not all) modern laptop powerbricks (check your powerbrick before buying, obviously). That is to say, that this three hole (male) plug inserts into a three hole (female) plug insert on your powerbrick.This kit does not do any sort of voltage transition. It is expected that your powerbrick does any voltage converstions required (and most of them are universal/international, so that's a reasonable assumption).The four plug types included are:1) US / Japan2) UK ("British Standard")3) Australia4) FranceThese plugs can be used in certain other countries, as well, but there are countries where none of the included plugs will work. Check your requirements before buying.I will note that these are high quality plugs--better made and providing a better socket connection than the typical "all-in-one" set that you find in the stores, and certainly making a better connection than those cockamamie one-adapter-that-works-in-every-socket deals that they sell.Provided the limitations of this kit are compatible with your requirements, I'd say this is a high quality and recommendable kit and I would recommend it over a more general purpose kit in that case.
We purchased this from CompUSA when it was on sale for $170. For the price, I was surprised by the manual settings and the optical zoom. Even though I say megapixels don't mean much, it's nice to have the extra pixels of a 5MP. From pressing the power button to having the first shot taken, it is about 5 seconds. In 10 seconds, I can fire 5 shots without the flash on the manual setting. Not to bad for a point and shoot without a continous shooting feature. The 19 shooting modes seem to work pretty well.The video is only 320x240 which isn't anything special. It will take a video until the card is full (no time limit).The camera is very easy to use switching from shooting to viewing mode. The functions work as expected. It is definitely much easier to use than some of the older Olympus cameras. It's easier to use, IMO, than many of the Kodak cameras as well.It uses xD memory cards which aren't very standard. We were able to get a 256MB card for $35 which isn't too bad.As for the person complaining about the USB cable: you'll notice the end of the cable that plugs into the camera has 6 pins, while USB only has 4 pins. The reason for this is that the A/V cord plugs into the same jack on the camera as the USB, so it must use the other 2 pins for it.All in all, this is a good camera for beginners and anyone wanting a sub-$200 P&S; that takes decent photos.
This camera takes great pictures, and is fairly easy to use once you figure it all out. I will use it for simple things and as a secondary camera to my large 35mm SLR. I am a fairly skilled photographer so not having manual controls for f-stop and shutter speed is frustrating, but the different modes do all that so if you can figure them out you're alright. The biggest problem with this camera I have had is battery life. I have had it three days, and it has gone through three sets of Duracell alkaline batteries. Had no problems with the software; a simple way around the previously mentioned "problem" of the program wanting to scan all your pictures is to tell it not to do it. Hope this helps!!!
I have to agree that for the price the LEXMARK X1100 which seems to be exactly the same than the X1150 does the job well.The scanner has a fair definition and the printing is OK for pictures. The user interface is great and really intuitive.The drawback is the speed and the font defintion when printed. Fonts are indeed a little bit fuzzy once printed. Maybe an updated driver might correct that?
Identical replacement to the factory alarm that came with my Viper Alarm system. The original one eventually stopped working due to poor mounting location & exposure to water.
this is a case for small portable hard drive, is OK , for the price is good too.The variety of colors is very enjoible.
I am very pleased with the quality and sound of the M230, the FM Radio and Voice Recorder are excellent additions to the players overall value. I highly recommend it.
Bought one with this model number and made by Phillips in 12/05 but doesn't look exactly the same, must be last years model but the motor burned out after 4 months. It did fine until then but you could here it slowly getting tired each use. Probably repaired about 25 disc before the end. Doesn't even mention anything about warranty anywhere. Oh well....
I use these in my Feni TK15 with no problems. Still throws the beam out 200m easy. During tests you cannot tell the difference between these and SureFire CR123's.
great camcorder. the 3CCDs really make a difference in video quality in my opinion. unfortunately, you pay for this quality!pros:- as expected from a 3CCD camcorder, the trv-950 delivers excellent video quality - colors are reproduced accurately.- 1 megapixel still capability.- miniDV media is widely supported.- 12X optical zoom!- steady shot optical stabilization system works well.- ability to record mpeg videos directly to memory stick.- progressive shutter system.- offers color bars and zebra striping.- the 3.5" LCD screen is great.- built-in flash for stills.- built-in mic does a good job picking up sound from the target, not the operator.- great connectivity options: firewire, USB, S-video, headphone, mic input, etc.- buttons along the left side and back of the camera body control essential camera functions (manual settings for focus, white balance, audio level, shutter speed, and special lighting situations) so you won't need to dive into menus for these commonly used capabilities.- side-mounted cassette means you can change tapes while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.- low motor noise.- intelligent accessory shoe - very useful if you use the appropriate accessories.- allows a great deal of manual control.cons:- no built in video light but you can get a video light for less about fifty bucks.- you could do better on the still photo department. for example, sony's trv80 and trv70 have 2 megapixel capability while panasonic's pv-dv953 delivers 3 megapixel stills.- as with most sony products, you pay a premium, pushing up the price.- don't expect miracles from 1 megapixel stills.- not as compact as i would like. dimensions are 4"H x 3-3/4"W x 8"D, weighing 2.4 lbs.- the included 8MB memory stick is unacceptable. be prepared to shell out more money for at least a 32MB or bigger memory stick.- does not have a NightShot mode (although i'm not a big fan of this feature).- MPEG movies saved to Memory Stick are much darker than the same scene recorded to a miniDV tape.- noticeable shutter lag for still captures.- bluetooth communication requires optional purchases = more $$.- touchscreen menu system is not intuitive.this is great camcorder if you are looking for a 3CCD system. it sits atop sony's prosumer line. the competition is catching up though so make sure you also consider the panasonic pv-dv953. peace.
Wonderful alternative to the Pogo radio! Sensitivity and sound quality are much better for much less. I can not record stations over 1,000 miles away on AM that other radios can't even tune in to. Nice size radio, super portable MP3. Bookmarks work great.
Es la mejor Tarjeta disponible hasta los momentos complatible con la mayoria de los procesadores Intel. La recomiendo en un 100 %
This item was fine till it stopped working...just like that. Battery had been charged. I used it for a month and then one day, it died. I had some new data in it that needed to be backed up...all lost!!!
I installed it myself in my Acer laptop with no problems. It's made my computer run faster. I saved a lot of money buying it on Amazon as opposed to my the box stores.
The wire I received was 50' of 18 gauge speaker wire. However, it was purple, not clear/silver/gold as pictured. Not exactly what I was looking for, but at least it was cheap.
I bought this TV for my bedroom last Christmas. It has excellent picture quality and is very light weight. The sound quality is good but not great. I use the TV's speakers as a center channel with my surround sound system. This would be a good TV for the kitchen or a childs bedroom but is a bit small for viewing across a large room. It has been reliable so far with no problems. The remote is too small and the buttons make little sense, buy a universal remote you'll be much happier. It is affordibly priced and has better picture quality than a standard TV (the color and clarity is great but not as good as HD) For the price it's a good value.
Works a lot better than my old g router. Better signal, and speed. Easy to set up.
Just decided to 86 this case for a new PC I'm building. Fine caseif you don't plan to do much with it. But, if you want ease oftaking it apart and replacing parts, forget it.Pros: * Solidly built.* Lots of Fan capability.* Looks good.Cons: * Documentation for removing all case parts not availableunless you like to infer things from mechanical drawings.* No removable motherboard plate (In fact most parts arepop riveted)* "Special" super long screws for drive area. You can forgetusing your std HDD screws.* Fans come with manual switches (L-M-H). You'll haveto replace the fans if you want to use an external fan controller.Otherwise, just open the case every time you want to change fanspeed.* Top of case is REALLY difficult to remove if the motherboardis installed. 2 front snap hold downs are unreachable because ofa top plate in the drive bay AND 2 screws (difficult toget to with motherboard in place) further hold the top.Didn't know that till I broke them off.* Had hoped a "good looking" case would help me with cable routing.All the metal makes routing even more of a pain.Maybe I'm being overly critical. But, I feel like I've been fightingthe case design to get stuff installed/changed. All my little finger cuts andabrasions don't give me warm fuzzies either. And, in an age where fansare motherboard controlled or externally controlled, little switchesinside the case just seem stupid to me. Can't remember what I spenton the case. But, whatever it was, it was a waste of $$.
easy installation and games that locked up on my old card (ati expert98 8mb) no longer lock up with this card. everything looks great
i use this dvds with imgburn to burn 8gb isos, sometimes they burn but they fail the error verification , some dont finish the burn. tried in different burners.
It's just what I wanted. Thanks for the quick service. Easy to find and easy to order. Keep up the good work.
Had a problem with engine whine/ignition noise. researched and tried everything but nothing worked. found out alternator has internal condensor and could be problem. Installed these filters....No more problem!! Good enough for me!!
This inexpensive camera bag from Case Logic has proved to be invaluable. It has padding, structure, color that makes it easy to locate and it is the perfect fit for my Sony Cyber-Shot. It zips shut and has a neat little exterior velcro compartment to store a memory stick or extra batteries. I have dropped my camera while it was in this bag and it was unharmed. I love this bag!
The sound is great, and I have no complaints to people on the other side of the phone call. My only complains is that the microphone isn't that moveable, so the lowest it goes is about equivalent with my nose. But still can't beat the value.
great zune gear bag it holds all my external plugs for power charge and ear buds as well. The case is not too bulky but does take some room. Over all great case for the zune 30gb and all accessories.
Worked fine once I had installed the manufacture's driver. The installed for it automatically by windows just led a bunch of problems.
I have used this product for only a few months and it has already stopped working normally. The motor doesn't have enough power to pull/down the door for add/remove CD's from it.Was cool looking when it was working, over time it will just be a paper weight.Also the sound was very low quality and the remote is difficult to use (yes that's true!).A large majority of Philips/Magnavox products are crappy quality and poor warranty support. Stay away!
I just received this today, and have been wandering all over my campus shooting things to try it out. I'm running Mac OS X (10.3) and the great thing is that this camera just shows up as an external drive. iPhoto also pops up, if you like using that.Image quality is better than I expected, but nothing like a decent film or digital camera. Colors are good, a little washed out in bright sunlight, a little dark indoors, but definitely recognizable. Resolution isn't fantastic, but if you use the higher resolution and then manipulate in photoshop to a lower, it works well.I only paid 65 for it, which I consider a good buy. Over a hundred dollars is definitely out of my price range, which is why I chose this camera over something with a higher number of megapixels.Design is spectacular, the camera feels very well put together and sturdy, made from stainless steel. Feels sort of like the iPod mini, if you've ever had the pleasure of using one. I am not worried in the least about breaking it in half, and I'm someone who is tough on electronics. It is also much smaller than I anticipated, about the heft of my Nokia 3595, and a little shorter and thinner, but a bit wider. The sliding door feels sturdy, and gently clicks shut, so it won't open without being pulled. Even when open, the door is securely attached to the camera, and feels impossible to break off.The absence of a preview LCD is actually a plus for me, as I wanted a camera that could live in my pocket, not in a case. I keep keys in my pocket. Keys + expensive LCD = bad.The two main complaints of people, lack of LCD and lack of resolution, don't bother me in the slightest, as that was not what this camera was for. I needed something cheap that could live in a pocket. Lack of additional memory slots isn't an issue, as I tote my powerbook around all the time anyway, and can whip it out and transfer the photos (the powerbook alone gets me lots of envious looks, so I can imagine the two together).I highly recommend this camera, if you need something small and easy to tote about that has great battery life and is easy to deal with on the computer.
Received a Mini for X-mas. Love it. Enough storage for practical use, well built, sturdy, intuitive controls and menu commands & the perfect size for carrying in a jacket pocket. The "HOLD" button is a great idea to keep from accidentally changing the menu settings (volume, play/pause, skip, etc). Even the earphones are great with a wide dynamic range. Only faults I've found so far are in the stated battery life and in the control wheel sensitivity. Do not believe the hype about "..up to 8 hrs." So far, the most I've been able to get on a full charge is 4 hrs. Perhaps without using the 5 sec backlight delay, the duration might be longer. The control wheel pad is very sensitive and I often found myself accidentally scrolling past my intended menu selection. Still, it is a product worth getting. Personally, it's the best gift I've received in years!
My daughter needed this for school and it works fine. It has a good amount of memory for her to store papers and information with no problems downloading information onto it. You can also retrieve quickly too.
i have always been very impressed with skullcandy's headphones. i have their titan ear buds, skull crusher "on the ear" headphones and now these skull crushers. WOW....these over the ear phones are incredible to say the least. very impressive!!! they produce exceptional clarity in ever frequency, with the added monsterous powered subwoofer. i listen to every type of music, and in no way are these lacking in any genre of sound. the subwoofer is amazing and i have to actually keep the bass dial on about half of its maximum sound or else its too loud. needless to say, the bass is the best i have EVER experienced from any set of over the ear phones. they are extremely comfortable (I WEAR THEM FOR 10 HOURS A DAY WITH NO PROBLEMS) and they look really cool too!!!THESE HEADPHONES ARE AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN "DR. DRE'S BEATS" AND THEY ARE $100 CHEAPER!!!
This seems like an excellent FRS. A lot of useful outdoorsman functions, excellent range and clearity, light weight and compact. The only bad things I can really say about it right now is that it doesn't have a retractable/folddown antenna (Kenwood has one), location of the push to talk button and the belt clip, which seems very &quot;cheesy&quot; and doesn't give the impression that it is very secure. There are however, 2 attachment points to add a lanyard for added security if you want.
Very quick/easy setup and an extremely usable interface. It's so nice to be able to pause when you're watching live TV and then pick the broadcast back up when you're good and ready. The features are so slick/addictive that I've caught myself trying to fast-forward when I'm watching a live signal. Now I always have a couple of recorded shows/movies on standby for the kids to watch - instead of frantically surfing through all my channels to see if anything decent is on. I should have bought one of these a long time ago...
This bag fits my T3i, 50mm, fish eye conversion lens, telescopic lens, flash mount, and all of the little ins and out I keep in my bag (cords, papers, extra memory cards, hair ties... lol). Plus the bag is comfortable. I recently used it for a 15 mile bike ride so I could bring my camera along.All in all, a great purchase.
make it a breeze to put my new Radio in, just snap it in and connect the wires, it even came with the wires ready to connect.
This product is horrible. It never worked from the start. One star is too good. It was constantly dropping calls, I had problems getting a call started. If you are looking at getting this I would not waste your money you will be disappointed!
Excellent Screen, powerful battery, three year warranty, sturdy construction and relative light weight make this a great choice for the frequent business traveler. I used to own a T40 with 14" screen. This model adds a little more size, however, the larger screen is worth it. This is the third IBM laptop I have owned and travel with it every week. In my opinion IBM's are much more sturdy than a Dell or Compaq.
I've been a fan of this "Jelly Pad" for more than 7 years now... I actually remove these when I sell my car because they last forever... it seems!* Low profile. Doesn't clutter the look of your dash or any other part of the car.* On the dash for the cell phone or ear piece. Also for silly stuff like my Monsters Inc squeeze light.* The space a stereo could fit to keep stuff from sliding around and out.* The cubby area under the tray to keep stuff from shifting around.* Put my change on it when prepping for tolls.* Easy to wash for 100% renewal of stickiness.* GPS suction cup stand holder ****** Lasts... for years! Non reflective (no glare). 100% Reusable.Now I've found another use! *****Stick the suction cup of your GPS holder on it on the dash.In New England, year round, I never need to clean it again and it never comes off. (I don't remove the suction cup holder.) I only clean it because the extra space gets dusty and my cell doesn't stick so well after a while. But everything under the suction cup never gets dusty. The jelly pad gives it the extra sticky, vacuum sealed suction that just doesn't budge.Cars get dirty... so just wash, dry and go again. If you tend to let your car get dirty a lot, then you will need to wash it a lot. It's "sticky" but not gummy.Great invention! Best car product thus far.I highly recommend this product. I want this product to be available for purchase --always-- so I can replace my old ones if they ever break, stop working or get lost! So far... same 3 for 7+ years. :-)
I absolutely love my cannon printer...I was just shocked when I printed my first picture...kept waiting for it to finish and when I looked down the picture was just sitting there and I didn't hear a sound...not like my other clunkey clunk...and perfect colors!@!
I have used this projector for nearly seven years, strictly for watching movies, and it was one of the best purchases I ever made. My wife was horrified that I spent, back then, $1,200 for it, but once I turned it on and cranked up a movie she said, "Nicely done." We stopped going to the movie theater after a couple of years, because we essentially have a movie theater in our basement, with better food and no obnoxious talkers. We paired the projector with a cheap set of wireless speakers, so the sound comes right from the screen. After all this time, the display says we have used only half the bulb life.We use a white wall, and found the external subwoofer and screen to be useless, particularly since movies come in all different aspect ratios and the supplied screen was only appropriate for 16:9. The screen also made no noticeable difference in the picture, and I notice that Epson no longer includes screens with the later Moviemates.I feel bad about saying goodbye to this old friend, but it lacks HDMI inputs, so I cannot use AppleTV or Blu Ray discs. I intend to replace it with the latest Moviemate. Otherwise, I'd keep it forever.
I don't know if its the WAP11 or if its the WUSB11 or if Linksys makes garbage, but the wireless network I set up is totally unreliable. I've spent the past 2 days on the phone for an average of 5 hours a day trying to get this thing to work and it still doesn't. It's all the more frustrating since I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT DOESN'T WORK.It gets two stars because for the 5 minutes a day that it works, it works great. It's faster than the wired connection I used to work on and the ability to work in a different part of my house is invaluable to me. Which makes me so mad that it doesn't work reliably enough.After reading some of the other reviews, I'm not the only one who has gone through this, so it's not just me. Good luck trying to find support on the web, especially at broadbandwhatever.com as those guys are no help. And although Linksys's tech support people are very nice, they take forever to get to the root of the problem and THEN THE PROBLEM COMES BACK! Plus you spend 2 hours on hold waiting for somebody to get on the phone.My goodness, I'm returning this tomorrow and trying a different company.
bought as Xmas gift for wife, matched the 1600 kw of our previous Andis blow dryer. But it lacked the blowing power alot. The light was also very bright on the wall mount, had we kept it I was going to remove the light. Did not meet our expectations, so i returned the item to Amazon.
Be sure you have an original Zen Vision before ordering this. It does not fit the Zen Vision W.
This is a great tool for presentation and includes averything a person needs for a power point. The main problem with it is that it is not easy to use if you have a movie in the powerpoint making it run with this was not possible for me. Also the mouse in it is very slow and not sensetive enough.
It works for me. There's nothing magical about a DVD-R burner by now, and believe me, if ALL of Samsung's DVD-writers had the problems that the reviewer below claims, there would be a class action lawsuit by now.The folks at Computer Shopper UK gave the unit 4 stars.http://www.compshopper.co.uk/shopper/pcpro-labs/64858/samsung-tsh552.htmlI think this 16x samsung with dual layer capability is currently one of the better deals available on Amazon.com.
I have used the C-700 for a wide variety of shots. From taking pictures from high-altitude. It shows the glaciers, dams and bridges on highways, even buildings and individual trees changing color in the Rockies. I took a picture at maximum 10x x 2.7x (27x) zoom from a cruise ship in Alaska of Orcas on the beach rubbing barnacles off. I couldn't see the result in the view finder or see the orcas with binoculars, but got good quality full screen images cropping out half of the picture where the orcas were. I've taken close-ups of orchids in Singapore, Bald Eagles, in Arkansas, Geysers at Yellowstone and am very happy most of the time. I carry 5 sets of spare rechargeable batteries and use a recharger that hooks up to the car. With the recharger, I never really have to use more that 2 sets when I have the car. It recharges at home in less than 1 hour, and I seldom need more than 3 sets in a full day of photo taking. I keep about 1100MB of memory cards for a full two-week vacation and read them in with a USB reader. I organize and edit using PhotoParade and save my best ones into Webshots. These work very well for my purposes (viewing on my computer). Shutterfly prints calendars for me and the pictures are amazing.I haven't had any trouble with the lens cap. Maybe that was an earlier model. The cord attaching it must be facing the side it attaches, but it will open with it on in this position.I have had a problem early on with purple halo's on zoomed pictures around bright portions of the picture. This turned out to be me moving the camera. I found you can brace your hand against a tree, rock, or anything and get sharp pictures. Also, I don't hesitate to take dozens of pictures of something I really want. Animals and birds aren't very cooperative, but by taking many pictures, I've gotten some great shots. With film, I never would have tried. It is also easy to delete unwanted pictures. For landscape, I normally shot in HQ mode which is still better quality than my 1.3 MP camera gave. The main difference there is it still has the 10x zoom which if nothing else can crop a picture like you want. The 2.7x digital is mostly only good for focusing on something tiny like a small bird.The only negative I've had is trying to take pictures with sharp contrast - real bright light and real dark shade. I've had this with my other digital as well, as well as with film.
I bought this yesterday when i saw it in my gold box deals. The price seemed super good and the reviews were also good. I got the system overnight (didn't expect it) and it was really easy to set up. The sound is GREAT. Really full and deep, the slim speakers are deceiving in their quality.I would definitely recommend this item.
Bought this for my daughter for her birthday. She LOVES it. Great price $150 from Amazon. From what little I've seen of Ipods works basically the same. 6Gb should hopefully last her a while. Expandable with SD card if she goes over 6Gb. The screen is bright and beautiful. The scrolling menu is sharp. She's had no complaints.
I finally gave up on this dual wan router. Our use is mission critical. Whenever this router would lock up and cease to function, I would have to travel to our office all hours of the night or weekend to power cycle it to resume service. I installed every firmware upgrade for the past nine months, with hope that this time the freeze ups would be fixed. I could no longer tolerate the poor service. I have replaced this router with a single WAN port Dlink (I had to give up using the dual WAN months ago because of poor reliability), and not only does the Dlink NOT lockup every couple days, but the network speed and response time increased! I had been blaming my cable provider for the poor Internet speed, but it was this Netgear router all along. Do not purchase this router unless you want to constantly deal with the headaches that it gives.
Length:: 3:22 MinsCanon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomDigital Concepts Lens adapter for Canon Powershot S5 IS, S2 IS, and S3 ISBamboo (Small) Pen Tablet with Pen Only
Although I've not owned the canon model, (and probably never will because this one is perfect) I can not see an advantage in buying it. the Opeka works great, is very compatable with my rebel xt, and is half the price of the canon. I've stuck with Canon brand on nearly everything else, but this is one exception that was worth the switch. UPDATE; IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE BUYING THIS GRIP. IT WORKS GREAT. I USE IT EVERY DAY AND HAVE HAD ZERO PROBLEMS.
I bought this camcorder from amazon.com for $313.88. This camera is stylish, small with many features. Auto Exposures modes, Preset titiles like Anniversary, Birthday, Our Son, Our Boy e.t.c. The normal zoom is great but when you activate the digital zoom which is 440x and zoom in at a far object it zooms but the focus becomes blur some what. This is even written in the guide which comes with the camera. I dont know why this kind of fault is left in such a good camera with so many functions which are difficult to get in this price range. It also has a BLC function. On activating it the background becomes dull and the object becomes bright so that you can shoot in front of a window also. The tape insertion and ejection system is fully automatic and works only with power on. I like this feature the way the compartment comes up and opens automatically and how it goes back. Thats the coolest feature. There is also a range of languages to select from and the lcd viewver, TFT screen works fine if you see it from the front and not from sides. Overall this is the best camera with so many features the only thing lagging is the focus on doing digital zoom.
Used with Clarity phone C4205.I attempted to use this headset on a total of two phone calls, one to a person on a cell, one to a person on a landline. Both people complained that I was breaking up and said that they couldn't hear me well. I also heard myself, and the static/noise I was producing, which breaks new ground in the annoying department and makes any phone call impossible.Clarity tells the world that any of three Plantronics (they own Clarity, or vice-versa) headsets will work with my phone, and most of their other cordless phones. No, they won't. I have tried any number of headsets with my phone and they all suck: not only others find it almost impossible to hear me, if I can hear them they sound very tinny.
I can't understand why anyone would pay store prices for these cables. The shipping could have been a little faster, but overall, I couldn't be happier with this purchase, or the price.
Only minor improvements to this 5.5 generation upgrade, but the extra space and improved battery life come in very handy. This is the best value iPod on the market in my opinion.
Had Klipsch promedia and then bought Bose companion 3's and tested em side by side and song by song to really get a good idea of which sound I liked more. The Klipsch definitely have a much heavier sound then the bose and have much deeper bass, yet the bass from the bose was a lot tighter and punchier than the klipsch. This was ultimately the deciding factor for me as I couldnt get over how much the bass from the Klipsch really overpowered so many things in a lot of songs. I also could not stand how muffled the bass became on a lot of bass heavy songs. It was just a little too much for me. Other than that the klipsch were fine and I rly think of them as being a high grade 2.1 system just for my taste I enjoyed the bose a little more. The bose definitely shined on the highs and it seemed to also have a much more 'spacious' feeling than the klipsch, which by comparison sounded a little flat at times. This wasn't the case on every song and the Klipsch are in no way 'flat', just only hen compared to the bose. Also, I don't know how much ths matters to some people, but if you put the two satellites and the sub together the bose take up literally half the space that the klipsch do. Another big selling point for me on the bose was the fact that there were so many horror stories of the Kilpsch Promedia's breaking early and often while you see none of that on bose customer reviews. I did end up going with the bose over the klipsch but it was a tight contest and its not like it was the hands down winner either. I did also have to toy around with the EQ in order to get these puppies sounding just right but once I found that sweet spot they sound exquisite. Best value for your buck is still probably Klipsch Promedia. I ended up keeping the Bose but I can definitely still recommend the Promedias if you're the type who likes some DEEP DEEP bass.
I purchased these because I tend to get head-aches when I used normal headsets for an extended period of time. With these, there is no pressure applied to the to of your head, or pushing on your ears.I find the sound quality to be good for what they are, I wouldn't use them to listen to high quality music, but the sound is very clear and rich. The microphone is the weak spot for these. People I talk to have told me it sounds like I'm muffled or in a tunnel. They can understand me just fine, it is just that when I use one of my alternate headsets, they can hear me without any muffled sound.The only comfort issue I have noticed is that they can irritate your earlobes at times after wearing them for a long time. In general it isn't an issue, but it might be for people that wear earrings or have sensitive lobes.Overall I would recommend this product.
Let's face it headphones short out.These will last as long as any fifty dollar pair.The price is great and they are so comfortable.You can run with them.They are the best I've tried.
These are good disks, I usually trust anything made by Sony, but when my boyfriend tried to play them in his car, they did not play. Previously, anything Sony worked in his car so it was a bit odd...so I would not repurchase.
This computer wrist strap is a must for anyone that regularly works on computers. It is a nice security to have that ensures that you will not damage the sensitive componets inside your PC.
At an inexpensive price I was able to Use a desktop wirelessly. No more wires or extra printers. File sharing made easy with this little gadget.
My experience with the Garmin StreetPilot c340 includes daytime and evening travels over unfamiliar high volume New Jersey and Pennsylvania streets and highways to the mountain roads of Virginia. It worked remarkably well in all situations. I confess being skeptical, but for over a 1000 miles the c340 kept me on track. I had a concern that any GPS navigation system might reduce my attention span to the real task of safe driving. I have reached the very opposite conclusion - the c340 permits the driver to concentrate on the immediate task of driving and not to be distracted by the innumerable signs and crossroads that confronts every driver traversing unfamiliar roads. A quick scan of the lower right hand corner displays the distance to the next turn that keeps the driver adequately informed of progress; then await the close-in verbal and visual instructions from "Jill" as she guides you through the next turn for virtually error free travels. It is a senior citizens "must-have" driving utensil.My wish-list would include an expanded user's manual and a computer interface for loading destinations either to SD cards or directly onto the unit.
and it took less than a 2 minutes to have my audio system hooked up just the way I like it. I bought this along with the Belkin Y Adapter; Mini Stereo Plug, Headphone Splitter to use with my Samsung sound bar and subwoofer. Now I can play great audio through my speakers using either my game systems or through my Veriozon DVR.I'll buy this set up again when I expand my other room in the apartment.
Being somewhat computer savvy, I was still nervous about setting up my wireless network. After hearing some horror stories about tech support and hours of frustration, I was expecting some difficulties. I had none. It was the easiest thing I have ever done! I had more trouble getting my DSL to cooperate than the router. I installed the router and a linksys wireless card to my laptop in less than 20 min without ANY issues whatsoever. I don't know if that is the quality and ease-of-use of linksys products or the efficient set-up now available in networking products. Whatever the reason, I am ecstatic at how easy and effortless it was. As far as wireless performance, I have found no problems in a spacious two bedroom apartment in LA. Granted, this isn't the newest fastest technology, but it is relatively inexpensive to start and really, really cool to have. Running wires all over the house was time consuming and looked ridiculous. Now my problem is solved!
This was purchased as a gift (this item specifically requested)for my son who has had numerous cases and who takes his laptop a lot of places. He was very pleased with it. I was a little surprised by its light orange interior ( my case's is black ) but he said he especially liked it because it made it much easier to see things in the bag when lighting wasn't optimal. He was right. Roomy and well padded.
I purchased mine from radio shack and i have to say that though I found wireless keyboards and the mouse as well to be disappointing this Linksys has been anything but. I really am happy with my purchase and love the mobility I now enjoy. It does not exagerate it's claims.
The product arrived quickly in perfect condition. Like the look and you can carry it either over your chest or carry it by the top handle and remove the long strap.
This extender is the best I've ever used. It's compact and works great. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an IR extender. There's little to no latency, and the signal quality seems great.
Do you carry the concentrators? They are necessary for the popper to work.We live near Bangor, Maine. If you don't carry -- who does in our area?If they are not easily available - I suggest you tell folks that in your description.Bob Lee
Since my Powerbook G4 only has 80G I needed more storage and LaCie was a perfect, one click install and incredibly fast solution.
A very nice printer for the price, the pictures were very good & fairly accurate.
I love the hard drive optionZune didn't have thatitunes software is a breeze
I was torn between this flash and the SB-800. I decided to save a little money and do with out more poser and I think one extra feature. Very satisfied. I do not use all the features on the flash - it is beyond my needs, but I like knowing they are there. I am happy with my compromise
I dont know what you people are talking about, the itrip works great. Ive driven with it all around and havnt had one problem, the only time I ever get a problem is when I start going into the area of which the radio station im using starts come in, but all I have to do is reset the station and im set. I think it is a good buy, but of course you can get a cassette adapter which does the same thing probably better and cheaper. But itrip is still very good none the less.
Have used this filter a few times now and really liked the results. Would give it a thumbs up for anyone that is looking for a soft focus effect.
I just received these speakers a week ago, and they are a great set of speaker for $18, but the only reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because of the shipping, it is very expensive because their 10 lbs.
I've been using this camera to send digital photos to my freinds and relatives since April of 2003. I love it and would not use anything else. In my opinion a good digital camera is all about three things: image quality, ease of use, and size. The Olympus D-560 scores big in all three areas.The image quality is great. This particular camera seems to do an exceptional job of adjusting to whatever lighting conditions I'm shooting in. I often compare photos I've taken with those taken by freinds or relatives using other digital cameras during vacations or special events and mine come out better.The camera is insanely easy to use. Just point and shoot, no need to select modes or make any adjustments, it makes most of the adjustments for you. However, if you want more control the camera does allow you to fiddle around with various specialized modes. So far I have found such modes unnecessary.The physical size of the camera unit itself is just about perfect for me. Slightly larger than the palm of my hand, it's small enough to tuck into a pocket or bag with ease, but it's not so small as to make it awkward to hold and aim.After using this camera for 8 months I have discovered some drawbacks. First, my camera did NOT operate well on standard AA alkaline batteries. It was constantly locking up, beeping, and generally malfunctioning. I thought I would have to replace the camera. Then, on a tip from a freind, I switched to the higher powered CRV-3 Lithium battery, (available on Amazon) and my camera woes were solved. It's worked like a dream ever since.Second, turning off the camera is kind of clunky and time consuming. You turn the camera on and off by sliding the front lense cover open or shut. This is nice and simple, but closing the camera takes some time, as you have to start to close the cover, then wait for the lense to retract back into the case before you can finish sliding the cover shut. This adds an extra 5 seconds to the end of any photo session before you can stick it in your pocket and move on. To some this may be annoying, but I've gotten used to it.And lastly, of course, the 16mb memory card that comes with it is too small to be very useful. (I remember only getting around 17 high quality pictures on a card.) Invest some money into a high capacity memory card (128 or 256 MB) and you can take hundreds of shots without having to download them or switch cards.So, in summary, great camera. For better results use a CRV-3 Lithium battery instead of alkaline, and get a big memory card.
The product arrived in a timely manner. No instructions, however, it was so easy I didn't need any. Simply cleaned the glass with the enclosed cleaner and carefully affixed the glare sheet on my Kindle...I had heard about the bubbling issues with other sheets. No bubbling, very smooth and looks good, has a black border. Would be easy to remove I think if I had to. I lowered the brightness a bit on my Kindle Fire and the screen now looks very much like my regular "kindle book" edition and it should work outside but have yet to try it. Very cool. Thank you
It was not as bad as i thought it would be it is not very loud and there is no on/off switch thosee are the worst parts about it but im using it for vocals in my band which is on a VERY small budger so it works!
I had a case years ago that required no screws for hard drives or DVD drives. It was amazing. Truly toolless. Why is it 2012 and I'm still screwing in CD drives?Otherwise, this case is freaking awesome!
This is a professional sounding receiver at a low end price. It produces wonderful sound when connected to a good set of speakers.I first used the receiver with a pair of old Bose 301 speakers. I can honestly say that I have never heard the Bose 301 speakers sound better! There was clearly more definition and overall response than with my old Sony receiver.Finally, I connected the receiver to my Cerwin Vega AVS-5.1 speaker set (reviewed separately). I set the front, center and surround speakers to &quot;small&quot; on the receiver and then I was completely amazed by the sound. There is absolutely no audible distortion. The unit sounds really fantastic with the best DVDs - like &quot;Pirates of the Caribbean&quot;. In my opinion, even better than the sound in a movie theater.Although low on features, this is a great sounding unit which and I am extremely pleased with it. It looks, feels and - most importantly - sounds like a professional unit. I highly recommend the JVC RX-6030V or the higher-end units in the series (the RX-7030V and RX-8030V).
We got tired of buying cheap printers on sale for $79.99 only to have them die on us in 6-12 months. We stepped up our game and got serious about our printing needs. The representative at the store where we bought it suggested we buy a printer that was higher quality (twice the money) but that we would see longer lasting results. And we are so glad we did because remarkably we have!
Currently My equipment is Nikon D70 Kit, SB 800 Flash and 70-300mm Zoom. I Order this set up through Amazon.com , it arrived in perfect condition . The set up is a breeze. Amazon save me almost $100. The manual is not well written because it cover 11 Model 0f Studio System kit, there is 5 pages of info about Versalight J-160 out of total 46 pages. It comes with one white umbrella reflector and 1 black with silver inside. I just bought a hot shoe attachment ($24) for the synch cord to link the versalight J-160 to my camera. It amaze me that the other light also fire even though there is no cable connected (They called it Slave). This is my first set up so I cannot really compare it to other strobe kit. When I try the Modeling light it works really good by it self without any flash at all. Since I don't have a flash meter yet I just set the flash to lower output, camera speed to 1/200 and f18 aperture the shot comes out good. But the built-in Modeling light alone is worth the price (the picture is very clear) , The 2 stand and equipment Black bag is quality made. (JTL you have a winner here) I know for sure it will give me years of enjoyment in my photography hobby and I hope it will lead to Photography Bussines of my own.Luv to do bussines with Amazon.com highly recommend this product. I just order a Polaris Light meter . I keep you posted and rate it..
These are my feelings about CX300 after downgrading from CX400. I use the headphones all around (commuting, recreation and white noise during work). On the CX400, cord tore from wear - maybe too fancy headphones for running ... CX300 seem more durable.+ cord length+ cord quality+ price+ L-shaped plug- quality of plug and contacts between cord and plastic- sound quality when compared to CX400!!Overall, CX300 are well worth the price if you use them for during recreation. For commuting and indoor use, I'd go for the CX400 sound quality.
12 months to the day that I bought this on Amazon this drive just stopped working. Had a lot of data on it that I am unable to retrieve... a major loss. While Kingston generally makes good products, make sure you have backups of data you keep on this drive.
Because of the HDMI output with upconversion (with an HDTV with HDMI input), I get near-BluRay/HD-DVD quality video at a fraction of the cost - and more importantly, I don't have to upgrade my entire DVD collection to take advantage of it.Side note: don't waste money on a brand-name HDMI cable. It's digital - so there's no need to shield it from interference. I bought a generic HDMI cable for $15 to go with this and the picture quality is awesome.
Hello Everyone,This is a gr8 mp3 palyer...those who think the cd is too small, actually it fits in you regular CD-ROM drive all you have to do is push it in (ONLY IN LAPTOP or NOTEBOOK) for desktop computer its a badluck...but if you have XP or upper....need not to insatll anything JUST PLUG N PLAY.After hooking up your USB port the computer will find hte drive..CHECK in MyComputer.Now all you have to do is download MP3 sonf and paste it in your mp3 drive.thnat alll
The service from the vendor was excellent. Unfortunately, the 2 batteries they shipped me did not charge when plugged into my Gatelway laptop. When I bought the same battery from Gateway it worked immediately.
I'm in the market for a home theatre system and I will most likely be buying this one. My father had a Bose 5.1 and I remember how impressed I was by it.I have listened to it and read all the arguments against it and I'm still leaning towards buying it. It is clear to me that the way it was engineered produces great sound even if the material and specifications of the individual componenets are not the best.I have read tons about how the mid range frequencies are not there and other arguments but I just don't buy it. How would a respected company with good engineering leave in such a gap? are they trying to scam people? I don't believe so. I believe they engineered a way around the limitations of the individual componenets in a clever way in order to produce great sound out of a small and stylishand system and thus worth my money.Besides, while the positive reviews seem to genuinely be coming from satisfied custommers, the arguments against Bose all seem to be coming from the same voice: conspiracy-loving teenagers and nerds living in their parents basement who jump on the 'Bose is crap' bandwagon out of resentment for not being able to afford it. If you ask them what they recomend instead of Bose they just list a dozen other companies or tell you things like 'it's subjective, whatever sounds good to you', thus throwing their previous arguments in the thrash and prove that they're full of it.
the sound comes through loud and clear and really works better than others I have had in the past - no issues. A nice feature is that you can still plug in your phone charger into the adapter.
This little radio is just so so cute. And my husband, the owner, takes it with him everywhere! It's just a lot of radio for the money. Love it!
I bought this to use with my 17" MacBook Pro. I returned it nearly as soon as I bought it because my laptop slides right off. The MacBook is quite light and does not have large rubber feet. A heavy laptop with decent-sized rubber feet might work fine with this stand. It also has absolutely no cooling effect on my laptop (not what I bought it for, but worth mentioning.)
I recently went to Europe this past winter and took this lens + Xsi + Lowepro Fastpack 100. It was an excellent performer in all light conditions -- day and night. I suppose shoppers for this lens are looking for a fast walkaround lens with the right focal lengths (zoom, instead of prime). Other than the normal shots, I use a handgrip and sometimes shoot it around like a cleric in the movie Equilibrium. A bit colorful description but really -- I felt that confident with this lens. I even keep 75% of night photos that were shot on a fast vibrating tour bus. Usually during the day and outdoors I shoot in (P) mode, and when evening sets in or when indoors I just use (Av) and f/2.8. I'm done buying lens -- this fits all my needs as regular ordinary shooter.
You can fit a couple lenses and a camera body and a few accessories in it. That is fine. But the material is stiff and unyielding. Putting things in and taking things out of this bag is a nightmare. The pockets are small, as they should be for a bag that is low profile and compact. But when I reach my fingers in the pockets to retrieve items the zippers scratch up my hands. I have small hands and simply taking out something as small as a rear lens cap is a big headache. I cannot stress how much I hate this bag. I never use it. It is good for transporting your stuff if you don't want a bulky bag to carry around. But I don't recommend it for using on a shoot because you will be fighting with it for your stuff the whole time.
As a decidedly &quot;non-computer&quot; person, I found this camera very easy to use. I was satisfied , but not thrilled, with the picture quality, compared to my brother's digital at less than half the price. Since I had purchased the camera through Apple along with my iMac, I would have expected it to have come with a JumpShots cable compatible with the iMac. Luckily I did not go out and purchase one, as the camera did not hold up well for the relatively limited use it got. Rather than spend who know how much on repair, I am now in the market for a (non-Epson) replacement.
Yes, my Stylus Photo 2200 Inkjet Printer produces great prints, but what I have to to do to get there makes me crazy. Like my older Epson 1280 and my cheapo Epson R300 (a freebie) the weak links in these printers is the feeder mechanism. I don't know why Epson can't get this right. They spend alot of time and money getting the inks right which I appreciate, but the mechanics are nerve racking. I don't use Epson paper, which I consider mediocre at best, only 100% cotton/rag paper from various art paper manufacturers. Epson claims that this is perfectly okay, but I have a sneaking suspicion they only want me to use their paper.When I do a large format run, I set aside an hour or two and some junk paper just so I can get it feeding properly, hand fed, one at a time. I got tired of wasting expensive paper with much cursing in between. Sometimes I have to threaten to drag it to the local Salvation Army drop off before it starts working properly. I confess I dream of what it would it be like to push a button and have it just print without any problem. In the end I love the result, but why so much pain to get there? Only the Epson engineers know why, or do they?
Absolute junk and not compatible with any OS beyond windows 98. Don't buy it...not even at a yard sale brand new in the box for $3.
I lose sound switching from analog to digital.... but that might be in my offbrand hdmi cable.... tv is nice, picture is awesome, sound not the BEST, but works good.
Hi quality comfort and sound period. I've purchased pairs many as gifts and everybody I've given them to is blown away. They stand by their product too. After about a year of heavy use a wire must of come loose and when I called customer servise they just had me send them in and they replaced them in about a week. Very satisfying!
In the early 1990's, I found that Canon had come out with their EOS series of cameras. Having had an AE-1 and A-1 from the mid-70's and early 80's, I had enjoyed using their products, which seemed to do as much as, or sometimes more, than a Nikon, at a lower price. In 1992, I purchased a Canon EOS 10S, a truely versitile camera. With the Canon EOS 10-D, Canon has done it again, and am I glad.Somewhere along the late 1990's, I got into a digital camera phase, buying a different camera every year or so, usually with more megapixels, perhaps a few more features, but I realized that I had reverted back to taking "snapshots," and not true "pictures." "Pictures," to me, are where you experiment and your equipment allows you to experiment, and with the Canon EOS 10D, you can truly experiment. When I think of the money I spent on the Coolpix and Photosmart cameras, and the frustrations, and limitations, I had with them, my wallet wants to cry. However, with the 10D, I can be as creative as I want, and still have those times when I can put the camera on "automatic" and let someone else take a shot and not worry if the picture will come out (which was not always the case).But, let's get down to specifics. I've had the 10D for several months now, and here are my recommendations: 1) Wherever you buy it at, I bought mine here along with 512MB of memory, consider the whole price. Some places are selling it for $$$$'s less, but you pay up to $$$ more for the memory and you have to pay for shipping (which from Amazon came in two days); 2) Your other EOS lenses work well on the 10D, but because of the 1.6 focal length difference (or whatever you want to call it), use that money you saved on it to get a terrific lense with a wider range, starting at 19mm or so; 3) The manual is a dream, considering this is one complicated camera. Make a photocopy of the "Nomenclature" 2 pages and keep it next to the book as you read it; 4) If you are just getting into digital and have, in the past, used high-end film equipment (whether it was Canon or Nikon, etc.), don't buy something less thinking, "I'll see if I like it." With this camera you can equate 99% of everything you did with your high-end film camera, only with faster results. Save money by buying a better quality digital camera, like the 10D, from the start, or in other words, if you are used to quality, don't take a step back. If you have any reservations, you may want to consider buying "A Short Course in Canon EOS 10D Photography" by Dennis Curtin (ISBN 1-928873-39-1). It covers most of the principles of digital photography and is written around the 10D.Finally, the last great quality of this camera that I'll write about is the battery. It lasts forever, but even when it starts petering out, it recharges in 1/10th of the time my AA high-metal batteries did for my other cameras. Buy two, and you many never miss a shot.
My first HD. HD is really stunning, nothing like regular TV. I read a couple good reviews on this model, so I chose this, and it's wonderful. No defects, and the guys who delivered it were on-time and very nice about setting it up on my stand.This set has a generous horizontal viewing angle from which one can see a nice picture from any reasonable angle. The menu system is attractive and easy to use. Its a good looking set with speakers logically placed underneath the screen -I can't understand manufacturers who used to put them on the sides -seems aesthetically awkward, and unnecessary since the sound on this TV is good.I've had this set for almost a month and I found that the reviews I read were right: Movie Mode is the choice for film based material, but try the other modes for Video based material. True HD video looks amazing no matter what setting you use.Reliability: So far perfect, but I bought an optional 2 year extension warranty just in case an expensive component blows. No one knows just how long these DLP sets will work without needing maintenance. Also, I wonder how long the bulb will last.
like the palm - miss some features of my old zire (click day advance, e.g.) - wish it were not so difficult to configure to sync with Mac software.
DO NOT PLACE THE WD SOFTWARE on your Mac. Do NOT use it. You'll be really sorry if you do. For 10.4.x users, you may be tempted to use their free supplied backup software. DON'T DO IT. And if you have 10.5.x and need additional backup schemes to TM, get a .mac account which allows backing up to external drives and doing that via multiple different plans and schedules and drive choices. WD did not use standard Apple operating procedure in writing its software such that removing it from your system is well nigh impossible without re-installing the OS and I do not mean archive and install but REinstalling altogether. The drive is good but the software is horrible.
Works just perfect, like buy the expensive version only better since I save a lot of money!
I wanted a cd to use for recording some downloaded music from Amazon which I could then play in my car.I purchased the wrong type before. Maxell CD-R Music cds is what I needed and the sound is great.
I prefer Audio Cassette Tape Recording over CD recordings. I find the sound to be richer, more dynamic and much more consistent over homemade CD recordings. I always preferred 60 minute blank tapes over 90 and 100 minute Capsule tapes. I have always used Maxells. The 60-Minute High Bias Type II is the best. I have recordings I made in 1987 of THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS soundtrack and of a-ha's first album and they sound excellent to this day. The Pack of Five is a good value all around.
Purchased this to power a cooling fan for my audio receiver and it works to perfection.It's simple and it does what I had purchased it to do.
These headphones were purchased to be used with The Listening Program. They are very comfortable and both of my sons enjoy doing their therapy. My other kids beg to use them to listen to regular music. They are also great because you can hear other people speak while you are listening.
Please do some research on HDMI (or Monster Cables in general). Monster cable is a good product, but you can purchase other cables from other companies for 1/10th the price. As long as the cable is a quality cable the signal delivered to the TV is the SAME! It is a digital signal -not analog. Go to an unbiased audio video blog or review site and they will set you straight, but by all mean is you have the excess money laying around buy the Monster.
Many recent HP products have great designs but poor execution, and this is unfortunately one of them.Like many other reviewers, I was looking for a scanner with an automatic 6x4&quot; photo feeder, since I was very sick of placing pictures on a flatbed one by one only to be confronted with slanted scans. This HP is the only one on the market with this well-thought-out feature. And like some of the reviewers, I saw its high rating in both PC World and PC Mag.But the two hundred bux was totally a waste. The scanner is bulky and huge! It's also heavier than most scanners you'll encounter. But the biggest problem is the photo feeder, which is very poorly constructed and jams all too easily. (Sidenote: I personally do not like HP laser printers because they jam easily, too. I guess HP's mechanical engineers need a re-education in designing these mechanisms.) I have hundreds of old 3x5 and 4x6 photos which I was hoping to digitize, but after getting very frustrated with having the first batch of a dozen photos (Kodak, Fuji and Agfa papers) jammed again and again and again, I pretty much gave up.This is an expensive scanner and it fails miserably at the one thing I paid premium for, the photo feeder, so it's going back to the store. My advice: wait for the next version, or wait for a similar offering from Epson or another competitor (hopefully soon).
My husband often works in the living room while we watch TV. This gadget provides him just enough light to get his work done without distracting the rest of us from our favorite shows!
I bought this item 6 months ago, along with a Linksys WAP11 wireless access point. It worked wonderfully for wireless computer networking, but would not connect to the Internet through my DSL, which I had shared with another computer through a Linksys cable-DSL router (not wireless). In that configuration the WAP11 was plugged into the cable-DSL router.When I got rid of the non-wireless cable-DSL router, and replaced the WAP11 with a Linksys BEFW11S4 Etherfast Wireless AP + Cable / DSL Router, everything worked wonderfully! I have no complaints. The caveat is that Linksys doesn't provide much information about how to set up your network, so it may take some trial and error. If you're thinkinging of setting up a wireless network and want to share a cable or DSL line, do your homework before buying any hardware. Feel free to e-mail me if you're stumped. at pachecod@futureforecast.com.
I've had this bag for 11 years. About three years ago I dropped it, while boarding a plane, about 10 feet to the tarmac. The camera and lenses showed no damage. It paid for itself in that one incident.
very good product for the money, the sound quality is excellent. I would recommend them.
The quality of sound and manufacture of this unit is unacceptable. It was made in China. Although it has an attractive design, the outside is made from the same inexpensive plastic that my $29 Panasonic DVR is made from. The recorder has two modes, SP and EP. SP is the highest quality, but playback still sounds cheap at the highest quality. There also are two microphone settings, Dictation and Conference. In Dictation mode, the microphone can only pick up what is said within about 12 - 18 inches. The quality is audible, but not great. Conference mode only works when one person is speaking in a completely quiet room, something that is not realistic with people shuffling about. Any background noise will render the recording inaudible. Even in a quiet room, the quality is muffled and unacceptable. The high price for this unit definitely is not indicative of its quality, which appears to be low. I have other, less expensive units, that are better built and have a higher audio quality. I do not understand the other reviews, other than to believe someone with less experience using DVRs would have a different expectation. Perhaps it works better with an external microphone or when used solely in a closed environment (such as a quiet, closed interrogation room), which I believe defeats the purpose of a small pocket-sized unit meant to be carried around.A 1 MB XD card gives 168 hours in SP mode or 358 hours in EP, which would be great if the product worked. Similar to other brands, the controls are not intuitive, but can be learned easily and are not a drawback.
I don't know it this thing works or not, so I can't honestly give it a review. I would suggest to anyone that they read the description more carefully than I did.I bought a wired headset; this thing was included in the "frequently bought together" thingy on the page. The price was right; I figured, "why not".Why a headphone adaptor was included on a headset page is beyond me; I assumed when you buy a headset, a headset adaptor would be included not a headphone adaptor.Next time, I'll read the descriptions more carefully, so the reasonable price could be considered a cheap education :-). (I couldn't mail it back for a refund for what it cost me).
I think I was just expecting more noise canceling from the headphones. They do have extremely good sound quality. But I can still hear of background noise with the noise canceling feature turned on. People talking becomes very easy to hear because the ambient noise is reduced.I had hoped to use these headphones as a study aid. But it didn't quite work out.
I was buying this product for some of my clients for many years.I also had one for my wife, and it was nothing but frustration.Even if you get a strong signal, it will drop, or it will become weak from time to time. Completely unreliable.Then, most of these units after a while stop working, become corrupted and unusable.I highly recommend PCI cards. Avoid wireless USB adapters like a plague.k
I had a PalmPilot Professional that died, so I got the IIIx. I am thoroughly thrilled with it, especially the weighted stylus and the better screen resolution.One suggestion: download the hack to make the backlight normal. Instead of the text being dark against light, the backlight makes the text light against a dark background, which looks a little weird.
This keyboard is a very good value. It has only a PS2 connection, so if you need to use USB you will need a converter plug. I needed a PS2, so it was OK for me. Also, I deducted one star because the cord for connecting to the computer is a little shorter than the one I had, but if your computer isn't too far from your keyboard, you'll be ok. Keys are quiet and require minimal pressure. Has a top row of quick link keys including Favorites, Mail, Homepage and Music and others. Nothing fancy, but if you need a simple, quiet keyboard this one will work well for you.
Very cheap material. It's almost like, don't look at me, because I'll break! I would not have paid $30 bucks for this.. it's like worth $5 bucks or something. They spent more on the quality of designing the box (that you throw away) than the cabinet material itself. The bolts you use to hold the inner shelves are a joke.. they keep falling off when you are inserting DVDs into the cabinet.I have experience in building things and assembling things like these. The instructions were easy to figure out and the glue came in handy to paste the wooden rivets. But otherwise.. if you are looking for something down the line that will last you a bit longer... look elsewhere.I am sure that this cabinet won't last too long when my sister's kids cruise over this weekend. LOL!
For the price I paid, I got a terrific product, of course we know Sony, so we trust the name. It is good for very simple things, runs out of tape too quickly, I am sure they have longer mini-cassettes,these came with the recorder, there are two speeds to record with also, may have a lot to do with it. Fits right in my pocket, I can use it in class lectures, and business meetings too. I had also wanted to record just the audio from a television program, I set it down near the TV to record, it sounded pretty good, for its speaker size. It did pick up some background noises, I don't know how to fix that yet, but it can be done. And also you can set it to start when it recognizes certain sounds. Haven't tried it yet, but I am sure it works, I feel it is a very HANDY tape recorder for the price and for the usage. I was in a hurry to find a decent recorder, both Amazon and the sellers didn't let me down!! Oh,and please don't forget the Recorder uses tape, it is not digital.
This printer is awesome. Read the reviews ... nothing to add what has already been written about it. It works and prints very good pictures. The installation and set-up are straight forward. What more can I say ... besides I am very happy with the purchase and the best printer I owned so far.
I have been using this monitor for aobut three months now. The picture is exceptionally bright, even, colorful, and balanced. I was concerned about the glare off the acrylic screen protector, but it turns out it is easier to avoid glare than the &quot;naked&quot; models (they simply diffuse the glare). It is extremely easy to clean, I wonder why other manufacturers won't do this. The quality control is very good: absolutely no defects. The monitor has a futuristic &quot;Star-Trek control panel&quot; looks to it, but it it is done in such a tasteful manner that it does not get old at all. Movies are great on this monitor, but it is absolutely perfect for text and gives me no eyestrain for those 8-hour coding/writing/analysis sessions. I have not seen a better monitor, especially at this price. Highly recommended.
Purchased at Nordstroms a long time ago but still had to write a review because I use it every day and love it. I use it in the bathroom as a radio for the tub/shower. I keep it out of the direct line of water and it has lasted for years. The sound incredible (stereo sound comes from this little box!)and is still as good as ever. The pearlized white color has lasted, also. The battery still lasts me hours even though I have used it daily for years. If this ever breaks, the first thing I will do is try to buy the exact same thing. Have got my money's worth out of it many times over.
We purchase this pressure cooker based on other customer's review and it is truly a good product for family use, we expect this cooker to help us for years to come.
Amazon did not give a good description of this item. I purchased it and it would not work for me once I received it. The seller sent a postage paid form for my package and refunded my entire purchase including shipping. Customer service is number 1 for these guys! Kudo's to them!
The product arrived a day early in perfect condition. Only downside was the letter carrier jamming it in my mail box so I had to destroy the packaging to get it out. What else can i say other then its a network cable. Looks like it has high quality connectors on it.
Works well with the canon camera, the macro function is not a true macro, but works great as a zoom lens
Great little case. Semi-hard sided and offers more protection for my portable drive than a soft case. I little bit large for the drive, but the best fit I could find.
I bought two of these for my car alarm, when I first turned them on I thought ya they are loud but ok.. Well after about 30 or 45 seconds the rythem they produced made me turn them off and they did cause me somewhat of a headache and a feeling of disorientation. This occurred quickly and I have not tried it again. They perform very well for the cost.
First of all, I am an absolute new to SLR photography. While changing my lens in Yosemite National Park, my sensor caught some moisture and dust, which was leaving a bad impression on almost all my pictures above f/16-17. I used Canon's recommended method of a blower, but it turned out to be completely useless on those moisture spots. I used just one swab in this packet and my camera is back in business ! The process is not as complicated as some folks told me and even without any experience I could do it.
I was pleased to see that this was the brand that I paid for. Cable to go brand, snag less Ethernet cable as advertised.
Have tried them all - Phillips, Memorex, Sony, HP, Verbatim, etc. - "made in China", "made in Taiwan", "made in Singapore", "made in Mexico", "made in Euro", etc., etc.None of the above blank media comes close to the quality of TAIYO YUDEN. To date, I have burned ten stacks of 100 discs and everyone was perfect.Spend the extra money and buy TAIYO YUDEN on Amazon... you won't be disappointed.
Easy to hook up. Very stylish. See family without having to fly. Thanks Vialta!
The toner carts. Amazon supplies for my Brother MFS 7820N are always delivered promptly, performed as intended, and have been completely reliable. They have been OEM products, not off-brands.
The case seems to be made well, but suffers from design flaws. The case when filled with credit cards bows because the weight of the cards cause the case to bend. This could be prevented by eliminating the travelers cheques (which are now obsolete.) This would allow the cards to start from the top of the case and extend all the way down providing more stability. Also, the top credit card slot is not properly configured as the others. If you place your credit card in this slot, it may slip down and will appear missing. This is annoying!!! Finally, it would be better if the length was shortened by one inch. It's a tad too long.
The filter does what it advertises. It's saved our camera once by taking the brunt of an impact. The filter shattered and our lens survived thanks to this little beauty. If you're going to spend a lot on a camera lens, then add a filter like this.
It's just a surge protector, but this is nicer looking than other ones I've had over the years, and the cord is long enough to actually move it to where it needs to go. I recommend buying it.
The headset was bought for my slightly deaf father. He lives in a nursing home and has a roommate. I chose the RS-140 because it had the "closed cans" to shut out the (also hearing impaired) roommate's TV etc while allowing my father to hear his TV. The setup works great. The separate volume for each earphone allows perfect balance to compensate for differential hearing ability in each ear. If you want to be able to hear the room as well as the music go with the RS-130 to get the "open cans". I used the headset during the setup and found no fault with the sound quality or reproduction and there doesn't appear to be any interferance from other electronic devices. He sometimes wears the headset "down the hall" and the quality doesn't begin to degrade (through concrete block walls in a steel frame building full of medical equipment) for about 80 feet -- in open air I'm sure it would be double that. The headset is comfortable and the charging arrangement is transparent to the user. My father found the charging stand "a little tippy" because he has to reach the headset with a grabber from a wheelchair across a bed. Mounting the charging base fixed that. A person using their hands would not have this problem at all.
The DB2 is the 2 bay version of the HDTV antenna made by Antennas Direct. It is compact and well made and is hardly noticeable on the roof. The home is located about 20 miles from the broadcast antennas in NYC. Hooked up with a Radio Shack amplifier, it pulls in 44 stations from around the area and provides GREAT reception.
You'll notice a common complaint with this line of cameras and that is the mic sensitivity/motor noise. The motor itself isn't particularly loud but due to its interior location right next to the mic it can be heard quite clearly when played back on a TV. The mic itself also picks up EVERYTHING in the vicinity. Now you'd imagine that would be a good thing but all it does is create a mess of sound that you struggle to hear what you want through. This of course could be fixed if they put an external mic port on the cam but they did not. Whats more baffling is that the lower end ZR800 model actually has a mic port. Other than that I thought the cam to be good. Its 35X zoom was impressive, It was certainly a looker and it felt good in the hand, a nice fit that functioned well. I returned it due to my need for good sound and I am opting to get the zr930 model. Hopefully they have fixed the sound issues with the newer models but even if they haven't the zr930 has a mic port and more than that they modified the AV/Audio jack to double as a headphone jack so you can monitor the incoming sound (now thats a way to help fix a problem).
I have been very impressed with these speakers for the price. I use my computer mainly for work purposes, so its usually just for background music, but I'm still quite pleased. I previously owned a very nice set of Altec speakers that cost about three times as much, and I would say that these are just as good of quality. These were originally sold for HP computers, and therefore just come in a plain box, so they probably wouldn't be good for gift giving. Even though they are marketed or made for HP they work fine with any computer. If you are looking for a standard set of speakers at a great price, without compromising quality, I would certainly recommend this set!
I bought this to replace a previous Audiovox 7" DVD player where the screen went black after only 2 years time (what was I thinking!). The D1718 does not have the Audio/Video IN/OUT feature prominently promoted - still to this day - in the company's own online owners manual. The AV input is the only major feature that I needed on this - I won't even use the DVD player portion of it. After calling Audiovox, they were not willing to do anything to help me out, nor even make sure that their product specifications on their own corporate web site's owner's manuals were accurate for their product. Buyer Beware - Audiovox doesn't care one bit about their customers and it seems that they also don't care one bit about the accuracy of their product specifications. Avoid Audiovox products like the plague, as you'll never know what you are getting!
I bought this product at amazon.com, it was defective, and amazon did not accept to take it back, so I paid $500 for a brand new product, and i received broken one, (no picture what so ever, all I can see is a black screen) do not buy it especially at amazon.com
DO NOT update the software. TomTom still has not addressed the problem of using the 'home' software to update the GPS. If you do this, even if you made a back up, the GPS will be an expensive paperweight that flashes a big red X. (This is as of 8 November 07)
First of all, Dell laptopn Inspiron 6000 (15.4") is too wide to easily fit into it. It fits tight. You have to use two hands to take it out or put it in. I think 15.2" is the max width it can accomodate well. Height is not an issue with this.Bag has solid construction, lot of ziped pockets, safe place to keep laptop. its heavy but worth the money.I wanna take off half star for its weight and its width, but I can't.
Finally found a great dash kit for my 05 malibu. Thank you for providing such a great quality product. Would definitely recommend! Fits perfect!
Be careful guys and gals. This is only a MP3 player. It does not allow you to copy files (any type of audio) back to your PC!!!These guys are worse than the RIAA when it comes to copyright of audio files. Even audio files you created!Go look somewhere else for a storage/file transfer device.
The videophone works pretty well, although the setup is a bit complicated if you have a firewall. This is my second DVC-1100 videophone, the camera on the first one failed after 13 months--unfortunately just after the 1-year warranty ran out. I bought another one because there aren't any other consumer-level wireless videophones that work on your TV. I use it to videoconference with my parents so they can see their grandson more often.
This sleeve is great. It protects my Toshiba laptop very well. I have no complaints and I had this product for one and half year already. It has great cushion and the zipper is of great quality. I'm kind of sad now that I see this picture because when I purchase this sleeve it didn't have the hand holder :( I WANT this one now! I highly recommend this product!
Well for starters, I have been a Yamaha receiver fan for years now, I just got this cheap one so my dad could use his surround sound that came with our living room with the purchase of a used home. It does its job perfectly with the 5 channel surround, not too powerful and not too weak. It is excellent for people just starting out with the home theatre thing. I originally had a receiver similar to this but then upgraded to the RX-V559 and then eventually to the RX-V661, and every Yamaha receiver I have had ended up being amazing. I will always trust Yamaha to make excellent products as far as their receivers go and would never buy another from someone else.EDIT: I ended up with the Yamaha 863 which was the best one yet....but so far I'm disappointed with the 65 and 67 series. We will see though as time goes on...otherwise I might just switch to Onkyo...
Yeah, I just picked up a pair of these headphones and I must say they are quite good. The bass is very clean unlike most headphones in the same price range. The real sell point for me was the 8' cord. Great for people like me that love to watch movies and play games late at night but don't want to wake up the roomates.
Sorry, but I have to write a more passionate review than those already posted- especially for a speaker that deserves a strong review as these Infinity dual-woofer inwall speakers do.We use a pair of these speakers in our living room, and other pairs of the smaller single woofer infinity's in the other rooms of our home. So together we have a whole house stereo system which easily replaces a multiple stereos on numerous rooms. The whole system is driven by a single 40watt Yamaha stereo receiver.The outstanding thing about these specific speakers is that they sound as good as a $500-$1000 pair of free-standing speakers and don't taking up a single foot of floor space. And this is pretty critical when you have children that like to touch, lift, knock-over any object the see (not all the time of course but it only takes one)The infinity's are great for FM radio with HD or terrestial because voices are crystal clear-- like they are in the room with you.I can not recommend too highly these Infinity speakers-- especially in rooms that you spend a lot of time in and would enjoy music to chill or love to.
This pillow speaker was purchased as a gift for my father-in-law for Christmas. He listens to the radio (primarily monaural AM broadcasts) to fall asleep at night. This was purchased so he didn't keep his wife awake as he listened and so he didn't have to remove traditional headphones when he was ready to go to sleep. The fidelity of the speaker is very nice and the product works exactly as advertised. Everything appears to be durable and the product should last for many years to come. If you don't need stereo when you listen to music or the radio in bed, this is a great product. Highly recommended.
I bought the EX51s and used them every day for over 2 years. After that much use, the left side started going in and out, so I decided to replace them. Because of the great sound quality, and the durability, I wanted the same ones. When I searched Sony earbuds I found the EX71s, and they looked the same so I bought them. BIG MISTAKE, see my other reviews for the details on what's wrong with them. The EX51s are great, I was so happy when they came in the mail and had an appropriately long cord without that annoying heavy connector cable and the wire covering isn't sticky and weak like on the EX71s. The 51s cost less too! Buy these, they have great sound and after one day are already holding up better than the EX71s.
I really like this case! For the price, it is a very good product,It has enough room for my laptop and other things I need with my laptop.
A bit on the expensive side, but it is a genuine Canon cap. I lost my original cap a decade ago, while at Yosemite Park, and bought a generic replacement. It was the right size but kept falling off at all times, especially with my camera in a bag, so it was not really protecting the lens.I finally lost the replacement a week ago, so I bought two of these, to be safe rather than sorry, but it is clear I really only needed one. It snaps on and it holds its position. If I lose this one, it will be because I will have misplaced it, not because I will have accidentally knocked it off the lens (or actually the UV filter screwed on the lens).Some would say all caps were created equal, but if so, this one is much more equal than the others. A perfect cap, well worth the extra cost!
Not much to say about this - works great, tape and ink were good quality - somewhat difficult to find as a replacement locally so I'm glad Amazon has it. And of course, it's a few bucks cheaper too which always makes me a happy shopper!
I did a lot of research before purchasing my first MP3 player. Fairly computer savvy but a novice to MP3 players. Was close to purchasing the Zen but was concerned about how many people said they froze up. Fortunately I looked a little longer and discovered the Sansa e260. Great reviews though some mentioned them freezing up. Seeing that seemed an inherent problem with MP3 players, I knew I'd just have to take my chances. Finally went to the store and actually saw and held both the Zen and Sansa. After examining them both the choice was simple. The Zen felt cheap and not very durable. I liked the weight of the Sansa and the size of the screen. Didn't know if I'd really need 4 GB but figured if I was going to get one I might as well get one with a lot of storage with the ability to add expansion.All that said, I have had the Sansa for about two weeks and while I have not had the time to REALLY explore all of its features, I can say that so far I am EXTREMELY pleased with it. Downloading music from my computer was cake. It is holding its first charge exceptionally well. After two weeks and about a half-dozen uses the charge is still about 98% full. Don't know but I think that is pretty good. The pre-loaded video demonstration was awesome. Still have a few minor issues with the ease of use of the different menu screens but I'm sure with more time to play with it I will find it very accommodating. I have found the earphones that come with it quite good, but again I've not tried any other headphones with it. I mainly wanted an MP3 player to listen to tunes at the gym and to keep me entertained on upcoming plane travel. So this MP3 player is PERFECT for me. May run into 'issues' down the road, but so far I can say that this is a magnificent piece of technology. I did download the firmware from the Sandisk website (highly recommend visiting it before and after purchasing one of their players), which I think is advisable. Yes, the buttons on the front are small but I have small fingers so it's not a problem - but could be for a guy or gal with larger fingers. The screen is a very nice size and seems to have very good resolution, although I did finding watching the demo videos a bit difficult and had to find the right angle to hold the player to see them more clearly. But I do think if you want this player for a lot of video downloads you will be pretty satisfied. I do wish (and hope) Sandisk starts producing more accessories specifically for the e200 series, but until that time there are many companies making accessories compatible with the series (can someone recommend which AC adapter charger is safest and best for this MP3 player?).All that said, I can say "So far so Great!" I think this is a very high quality, very user-friendly, durable MP3 player that is worth whatever cost you pay for it (and boy there is a wide range - I would just advise buying it locally and not on-line for the obvious reasons - possibly used, damaged, and if you have to return it you can run into a lot of headaches). I am almost embarassed to say I paid through the nose getting it at Wal-Mart, but if I need to return it it is much easier than having to mail it somewhere, and I was able to play with it before actually buying it. Just a personal choice. I hope in a week or two I'm not dealing with a dead or dysfunctional MP3 player, but at the moment, early on, being a novice, I think this player ROCKS! I can highly recommend it, and I think if you are down to either a Zen or Sansa, go for the Sansa. The Zen is cute and offers a lot of neat accessories, is smaller and colorful, but the Sansa is far more durable, offers a larger screen, and in all just seems to be a more durable, better quality item. I wasn't even going to go near an Apple Ipod! The "proprietary" conditions with them regarding music downloads really turned me off, and in general the user reviews are not good. Check them all out in person and see what feels 'right' to and for you. But absolutely give the Sandisk a look. I am a very satisfied owner.
First off, everything that has been said about this DVD player is spot-on. Multi-region code free is a great asset to have. So does the memory playback that automatically resumes from where you left off (watching DVDs). One particular feature is the widescreen setting (which my previous 2 DVD players don't have) that automatically plays a movie in its full screen aspect ration on a widescreen TV.Unfortunately, I can only delight in this unit for 2 days. It is too sensitive to Progressive setting (when not properly wired to a TV with Progressive scan feature). This causes the DVD player to display a green discoloring on the screen that, despite every step taken per the manual to resolve, cannot go away. Even after setting the unit back to Interlace, the discoloring does not go away. If anything, it got worse. By the next day, discolorings of blue and red become evident. (N.B. According to the unit manual, if the TV does not support Progressive Scan, the screen will not display video. It does not turn green!)To make matters worse, the DV-383S' warranty does not extend to American consumers. American warranties are only valid for 'Region 1' only products. So for the DV-383-S, the product description's claim that "if your DVD player ever becomes defective we will fix it for free" is false. According to Pionner Customer Service, the only option is to buy a brand-new unit (because the repair costs exceed the price of the DVD player itself; replacement is not even an option). But that's the risk you take when you buy a multi-system DVD player.I had heard nothing but excellent word-of-mouth of Pioneer products. This is my first Pioneer DVD player. For it to malfunction as it did after two days is a great disappointment. However, it has not shaken my confidence in Pioneer. Just only the DV-383-S models.
If you must use headphones for production and need to monitor these offer the best flat response without ever needing to break to bank. Don't use headphones with processing for mixing / engineering, go for these!
Most importantly...This is a specialized filter for portraits, and a great filter for interviews when you are shooting video with a DSLR. This is NOT the filter to choose when shooting outdoors in landscape settings, or when shooting clients against props like trees and cars.Trust me, this filter is incredible when used for what it was designed to be used for.With portraits this filter hides blemishes and gives a soft smoothing effect to a client's skin, while retaining sharpness and balance. With video, it enhances depth of field in addition to the above, and is a great tool when shooting with Interview style lighting.In the hands of a semi-professional or a professional, this is an invaluable tool to enhance your work. I love how they come in different grades from 1-5, so you can adjust the amount of effect. In addition, you can purchase them with a skin warming effect built in, and really enhance the look of your clients.
I bought a Viser as my first PDA and immediately fell in love with the whole handheld thing! Within a year I decided to upgrade to add more memory and to explore color and Oh Wow!!!!!!!! What a difference! Now I wouldn't dream of going back to grayscale!!!!!!! My only wish is that it had the color intensity of the Handspring Prism and the wireless connectivity of the Palm VIIx. The Palm IIIc is a great product!
I was dead set on getting on of the Sony P1s - it was small and took high quality pictures. Sadly, the store had run out, but an enterprising showroom assistant suggested checking out the DCS-75 instead. I'm so glad I did! This camera is amazing. I've never owned a digital camera before - and wonder why I waited so long now. 3.3 Megapixels is probably more than enough for most people - for snapshots I have the setting down to 640 x 480 and don't go much above 1280 x 960 for anything. However, should you want to, the camera can take 2048 x 1536 and can save in a variety of formats, including .TIFF. It will even take movies of up to about 1 minute, although the quality of the movies is not fabulous. There are some standard special effects settings too (if you don't trust youself with Photoshop or the like)such as black &amp; white and negative. The menu system is easy to understand although I'd recommend having a quick look through the instruction booklet to find out about all the extras. I found it easy to find my way round the camera after only one reading. The camera has a nice chunky feel - like and old school 35mm - and the handgrip feels good and secure. The LCD is a sensible size at about 1.5 inches (although like all LCDs is hard to see in very bright light)and combined with the viewfinder makes it very easy to focus and frame in just about any light. An adjustable LCD would have been even better, but there you are. The only thing that I found wrong with this camera was the piddly little 8mb Memory Stick. I would strongly reccomend getting a 32 or 64 Mb, as the 8 meg will fill up in about 10 shots if you go for size and quality. Also - some sort of protective covering offered with the camera would be nice: I bought the semi-hard carrying case for it after dropping on a corner and denting the aluminium casing... What more can I say - a fabulous camera.
I PURCHASED THE PRINTER DOCK TRAY ONLY AND WHEN I RECIEVED IT IT WAS DAMAGED THE SELLER CHARGED ME 7.95 FOR SHIPPING AND IT COST 3.95 AND WAS VERY NASTY TO DEAL WITH. NEADLESS TO SAY I HAVE A BROKEN PRINTER TRAY AND I AM OUT 32 DOLLARS
The Turbo.264 really did speed up the conversion of multiple types of video to h.264 on my old Powermac G5, but you have to compare the results with other tools. As my needs don't require h.264 any longer (I sold my AppleTV), I have found that Handbrake set to encode to MP4/AC3 is much faster on my new iMac 2.4, sometimes hundreds of FPS, and the file size is generally comparable, sometimes even smaller, and the quality is far better. Handbrake will also generate h.264, but of course it is much slower. If you don't require that format, you don't need this product.Here's some problems with the Turbo.264:* There are very few controls in the software* If the source contains subtitles in alternate tracks, it ignores them. If the subtitles are "burned" into the video, no problem, but this is generally only true for older material.* It does a terrible job with multi-episode sources and tends to mash them together in a useless blob. Handbrake lets you break out each episode as a separate video which is much easier to manage.* In many cases I've converted stuff only to find a week/month/etc later that the audio and video are so out of sync that it is unwatchable. In one case the audio was about 30 seconds behind the video.* Assuming the sync is OK and there's no subtitles, the resulting video is quite soft compared to the results from Handbrake, at least viewed in QT Player and Front Row.* output is limited to a maximum of 800pix wide. HD material is severely degraded.* It cannot handle input in Matroska nor unprotected WMV formats. With the former it will appear to work but only at 1-2 FPS. With the latter it will work if you have paid for the full Flip4Mac package; otherwise you get a nice spam banner across the video. You have to use VisualHub for this junk.For quickie conversions it is fine. For quality conversions with multi-episodic and/or subtitled material, forget it, the sync problem is random and infuriating, and you are far better off with HandBrake or VisualHub unless you have an older PowerPC Mac.
In general, these headphones are very clear. If you aren't looking for pounding bass these are fine.The only problem is...the bass. It's not very appearent at all.They will be uncomfortable at first but you will eventually get used to these.The sound isolation is excellent. Nobody could hear anything coming out of these....now could i hear anyone around me.These will not suit everyone.I grabbed these for around $30 so I'm pretty satisfied with what i got for the price.
These walkie talkies do what they say they do, bearing in mind that 3 mile walkie talkies are really only good for a couple of hundred meters in a lot of areas, like downtown.I found that a couple of drawbacks is that they make some noise when they are held close to another brand of walkie talkies on the same channel (with two different brands), and you can't turn off the "roger beep signal", that little beepybeep that it makes after you let go of the push to talk button.
Linux users and *specially* Ubuntu Linux (and derivatives) users should be aware that your out-of-the-box experience will not be so good with it. It will not boot up Xorg on the Ubuntu bootable disc until you flash your Bios with the latest patch (a patch almost entirely devoted to fixing such issue), so make sure who have the bios upgrade at hand before trying it out.Edit: This board does not age well. After about a year it started choking at times, but now, more than two years later, the computer this board is on is barely useful. This board has a knack for being REALLY picky when it comes to the RAM it likes, which i HATE (RAM that seamlessly work on other boards). I am only able to work with less than 4 gb. More than that (no matter what brand and/or frequency) and the operating system will just die. Linux will last a minute or two before choking out, while Windows will just choke out at boot.I originally bought this for my modest gaming right, but I still expected it to last quite a few years. Now I just use my inferior laptop and leave that box alone.
I purchased the set last Friday and I almost purchased the JVC Model. We I got it home I had to adjust the aspect ratio a little but when I hooked my PS3 up to it I was AMAZED. The picture was outstanding for the price. You get 1080 resolution really cheap. The Bravia has almost the same specs as this set but for 1100 more. All you need is a nice surround system and a couple of good action movies on Blue-Ray and you are set. The only con is you don't get HDMI audio with the set but other than that you will be fine.
I bought this cable for the use of my LG blu ray player. I almos thought maybe the cable should be a "Cat6" because I've been having problems with the Netflix streaming but it turned out to be LG/Netflix together. This cable works just fine. Thats all I got for ya.
Like another reviewer I bought this for 2 JVC everio cameras. The JVC are awesome cameras with two design flaws: No mount for lens and no mic inputs.Coupled with some superglue gel and a steady hand, these adapter rings work perfect!Fast shipping and the seller even included a lens wipe and a thank you note. Very nice touch! Sir you had me at fast delivery!I'll check this webstore first in the future.
I can't stand earbud type headphones but like having something that I can tuck in my purse or hippocket, these work wonderfully. They fit more securely than my old set, are comfortable and have good sound quality for the price.
I had this camera for few weeks now, and I still think it's a great, simple-to-use camera. I bought this initially for my 5-year old son to take pictures (so we wouldn't waste money on films), but it turns out the picture qualities are as good as my Nikon camera (at HQ level). If you are looking for an entry level camera, this is the one.
My husband ordered this through the SF Planet website (which will teach him not to order through Amazon!). Their website indicated that it would work for a 5th Generation 60GB Ipod Video. When he received it, the package indicated that it was for a 30GB Ipod Video. When he sent them an email, they responded by telling him to open it up and his Ipod would fit. It didn't and when he sent them an email asking for help, they never responded. A waste of money and terrible customer service. Don't order anything from SF Planet!
I didnt think any remote under $100 could do all this. Being electronically challenged was not problem for me to program this remote. Under $25, truly a wonderful product. Sony has truely outdone itself.
This product was easy to install and to use. I did have to change the hard drive partition to NTFS to match the rest of my system but other than that there was nothing to it. The included back up software, Dantz Retrospect Express, was especially easy to configure and to use. The drive is very quiet and the front on/off button is an inprovement over previous WD drives. I hope to get the same excellent use out of this drive as I have my previous WD drives both internal and external.Highly recommended.
I rate the Sennheiser HD 205 5 stars with 4 star comfort and 4 star sound quality. I really want to purchase the Bowers and Wilkins headphones but I'm doing some purchasing just to see what the heisers can do. I'm a fan of open ear headphones the ones that just lay on the ear because I used to buy closed ear headphones and got a crazy amount of ear fatigue and these headphones will lose sound quality quick if you blast them through a stereo or any portable player. A word of advice play them softly. It doesn't matter how loud headphones are you're not going to feel any impact from the music and it will make you deaf. These headphones are worth the money, they're light as hell, feel good to wear "small ears", and work outside in the noise.
I like Zune 2 (with the price I got) but I do not like a zune software. Comparing with itune (ipod), zune software is more confused.
If you put it on right it will keep people from stealing your vehicle. It comes with a 2 keys that fit in the lock a certain way. Very easy to figure out how to use.
Picked one of these up the other day, mostly for the slick design and for the wireless keyboard with trackball type mouse controller. But that's all it has, is looks...After using the keyboard, it quickly became tedious to use, since not only are the keys hard to push down, they are in a tight proximity of each other and not in the usual places, and the wireless is hit and miss, possibly because it runs at only 49MHz frequency. It will miss keys here and there, so you have to type very slooow, and check your work very often, and with passwords where you can't see what you are typing, good luck! It quickly becomes a tire... There is no number pad and the trackball mouse is skippy and lacks a scroll feature...The processor is 2 "generations" older than the current dual core intel processors and the RAM is standard DDR instead of DDR2...Unless HP updates the components and the keyboard, this is a terrible value and a POS.
Display is bright and clear. It kept falling off the windshield till we realized we needed to lick the suction cup first. As far as GPS units go, this one is a terrific buy. It's GPS itself, alas, which is still flawed: sometimes directions are spot on, other times roundabout or just plain wrong.
The Koss SportaPro can be considered the l'il brother to the venerable Koss PortaPro. I have been a fan of this family/type of headphone since their predecessor, the Koss Sound Partners, in the early 80's. While the SportaPro wouldn't be considered an "audiophile" headphone they are far superior to the "bud" type of freebie headphones that come "in the box" with most music players. If you are the type of person who wants an upgrade but finds in-ear plugs uncomfortable (like me), the SportaPro may be the headset for you.Admittedly, they produce a fairly pronounced bass but the bass is tight and punchy, not overpowering. However, if you listen to really bass heavy music they cant always reproduce the really deep, low frequencies. For that you will have to spend far more money for much larger cans. Vocals from the SportaPros are clear and not sibilant as one might find in many low cost headphones. These 'phones aren't overpowered by complicated musical passages, rock and jazz music is handled with equal aplomb. They also handle high ranges well, without subjecting you to fatigue. In short, these 'phones are a very good upgrade from the "li'l white buds" that come packaged with your iPod.Some of the reviews have been a bit negative on two issues with the SportaPros: look and fit. First let's consider the fit.The SportaPro and the PortaPro do not look like typical headphones and that design difference is due to how they are meant to be used or worn. Both headphones have a small pad above the drivers. This pad is key to the headsets function. These headphones aren't meant to sit directly upon the ear but the headband is meant to be adjusted so that the smaller pads are pressing against the head above the ears. The drivers were meant to just rest on the ears, not press fully against them. This is how they were originally designed to work and the instructions that came with the old Sound Partners instructed the user in that manner. Used in this way, the pressure is not on users tender ears but against the head and the 'phones themselves become nearly weightless. Some users will not like this but if your ears are getting tired try this technique.Now let's consider the look.These headphones were not designed to "look pretty". They were designed to provide good sound at a low price with decent comfort. If you want "pretty" phones go straight to your local "West Guy" (appliances, computers, and game seller) and pick up a pair of those $200+ "designer headphones" the kids there are pushing. Sure they sound good, no doubt, but you're paying mostly for the brand and pretty red plastic. Many excellent headsets can be had for less. Worried that people think your SportaPros/PortaPros look funny? REALLY? You buy headphones to listen to, not look at. People laughing at your headphones? Let 'em laugh and spend a mint while you laugh your way to the bank. At the price of the SportaPro you can buy a pair to wear and a pair for a spare and still have enough to green left over to have lunch for two at the food court. Break your SportaPros? They wont cost you a significant portion of your paycheck to replace and they do have the Lifetime Warranty.So... good sound, good price... what's stopping you?
Pros:clean Tivoli design, good tuner, nice sound for the size, coolness factor of a separating speaker for true stereo.Cons:short battery life (AA's in series), tips easily, not very durable, especially for a travel unit. I own three and two have lost speakers without much abuse.Suggestion:leave it on your desk if you want it to survive.Obvious design improvements: Li-ion battery, lower center of gravity, durable speakers, attached speaker with "expanded" stereo sound.
This GPS unit is a true asset for marine use. The refresh speed of the mapping page is very fast and the button use is intuitive. Only gripe is the 12v charger lead purchased separatley broke after less than one week.
lmaol. i just couldn't stop laughing when i realized that i skipped on buying a $[...] HDMI cable and got this for less than the shipping cost, i got 2 just for the heck of it.it delivers a full 1080p signal from your ps3 or G-card with no problems at all. excellent quality cable for up to 90 dollars less lol. am gona buy some for my friends later on.
I did a lot of research before buying an MP3 player after my ipod broke and this one is absolutely the best. Everything the ipod does, the Gmini can do too in addition to other features it has all to itself. Things I love about the Gmini:--soft keys that enable you to perform any function with just three buttons, including locking the keypad (the hold button on my ipod was the first thing to break)--20 GB of storage for the price and size of an ipod mini--being able to continue using itunes (or the software of your choice) as a music player and organizer on the computer. I love my itunes and was thrilled when I didn't have to give it up to use the Gmini.--the volume adjuster on the included earbuds--having separate jacks for charging and connecting to the computer--being able to organize your music on any computer, anywhere--100% skip-free jogging capabilities, at a size and shape that makes it perfect for holding in my hand. The full-sized ipod started skipping during my runs at a certain point, and it was so long and smooth that it slipped right out of my hand on numerous occasions. Some runners prefer an mp3 player with a case or a strap, but I've been more than fine just holding this one in my palm....and many many more, most of which are listed in other reviews here. However, the main reason I am writing this review is that the Gmini has one major drawback that could be a dealbreaker for classical music enthusiasts like me or those who just like to keep the order of their playlists and albums. I didn't know about it before I bought it. If you transfer playlists as folders to the Gmini's hard drive as I do (because it's a royal pain to create them anew), IT WILL NOT RETAIN THE ORIGINAL ORDER. It will automatically put the tracks into alphabetical order instead. For albums with many individual songs this isn't a problem for me, but when I transferred my large scale works such as operas, masses, and symphonies I had to letter the tracks. "Overture" had to become "a. Overture," etc. It was a lot of grueling work at the beginning, but it was definitely worth it to have such a great MP3 player for such a good price.If you're a runner fed up with skipping and slipping or are just looking for an MP3 player with a lot of storage at a great price, buy the Gmini! You will not regret it.
Having read 26 romance novels so far this year, Shade of the Maple was my favorite. Kirk Martin has an incredible way of pulling you into the story; describing each detail to the fullest. You actually see the surroundings in your mind and feel the emotions as if you were actually the characters.When I finished the book, I felt that Mr. Martin really understands the heart and soul of women. This was his first book and I can't imagine how much better he will keep getting as he writes more novels. I can't wait to read Gravel Road.Read this book! You will want to keep it for your collection!
Can only get batteries on line for my Kodak Camera. I purchased rechargeable batteries so I will not need to purchase batteries.
Good? It is very fast. It scans about 45 pages a minute.Bad? 1. When you push the button to scan, it can take up to a minute to start the scanning process. Total headache.2. It jams somewhat frequently.
My first and last Apple product. The click wheel is SLOW, SLOW, SLOW! Surprise - the TV out works only with expensive Apple cables - I bought the $50 cables they are terrible. They are cheap and slippery - very hard to use. No remote control of video.Just got a gift of a 80 gig Zune. Stuck the IPOD 160 Classic in a drawer - the Zune is MUCH better. Zune has video out - video remote - is faster than the IPOD - has a bigger and better screen - etc.. Wish I could get my money back for the IPOD. DO NOT BUY the IPOD 160, it is a waste of money.
My Panasonic KX-TG5240 was not holding a charge for more than 30 minutes at a time so figured it was time to replace it or get a new phone system. Decided on getting a new battery but was very cautious about all those third party batteries out there at very cheap prices. After reading reviews on Amazon.com and others decided it was wise to go with a original manufacture's battery which I did with this one. I'm glad to say that my old Panasonic phone has just been rejuvenated with this replacement battery and its like a new phone all over again.
Does anyone know if you can buy a wide angle lense or lense adapter for this camera?
Nice filter and I do not take it remove it from the lens.... Real protection and the colors it is really enhance
Like Maxell UR, this tape is a good general recording tape. It is intended for general voice and music recordings. Like Maxell UR, you can get away with recording cds if the music is not so intense. (Interestingly, if the cds are not so over the top, they may not require a high bias cro2 cassette. Some of my cds transferred quite nicely onto normal bias cassettes.) However, like Maxell UR and Sony HF, the TDK D will not suffice for recording cds that have high intensity. If you are looking to record from Exodus, King Diamond, or 80s groups that didn't sell out, you need to look towards Maxell XL II or TDK SA.
It's the right product for the description. Pathfinder 05-06. It's actually the harness that goes into Nissan OEM Stereo, NOT the wire harness that you hook up a aftermarket stereo to. In other words, this is the wire harness you would use if you're installing ORIGINAL factory stereo (not Bose). I don't see the point of this unless you've cut all the stereo wires removing the original stereo. I ended up keeping it anyways to avoid the hassle of return. My mistake for thinking this was the counter part-"female plug" for installing aftermarket stereo. ALSO if you have Pathfinder 07-09 this is NOT the right plug. Even the new design for 2005, stereo plug is changed for 07 and up (my second mistake). So I still had to give it 5 stars since it was my fault.
I agree with all positive comments about MP600, easy to setup, great quality, does everything at top rating. Most importantly for me is that it works with my Linksys WPS54G print server.For anyone has experience using print server to share printers, especially all-in-one, knows about the compatibility is the biggest problem. I bought a Lexmark x7350 first and it didn't work so I bought MP600 as a replacement. And it works great.
After months suffered from back pain, neck strain and headache, I finally gave up the cool look and go for a wheeled backpack. I couldn't hang around the campus with a laptop, notebooks, folders and 3 large textbooks, each one used for 2 semesters anymore. After 4 hours doing research, I decided to buy this. The backpack came beyond my expectation. It quite roomy for all my needs that I could stay on campus for a whole day, sturdy and waterproof. The wheels roll smoothly that I could run across the buildings easily. Most of all, the design doesn't make me look nerdy at all. I love it! Never thought a backpack could cost me that much but it's worth every penny.
My husband has used this product for years and has been completely satisfied with it; hence, our order was for replacement tapes.
so far that i have used this product, it has done what it says. i havent charged the batteries more than once though, so not sure how it will be in the long run. I like the fact that it can be used in europe and asia
I live in a fringe area for reception of my favorite FM stations. I have tried several indoor antennas, and I even set up a folded dipole outdoors, with no decent results. When I installed the the Terk pi amplified antenna, the strength of the signal at the tuner almost doubled.
For the price, this is a great headset. The microphone works perfectly, and the earphones haven't cut out or given me any technical trouble. I like how the microphone is bendable, giving you the freedom to shape it and place it where it's most comfortable to you.The only problem is the shape and size of the headset. It's supposed to go behind your head, but if your head isn't shaped just right it can feel rather tight. I was hoping it would let you extend the part that goes behind your head, but no such feature exists. Still, I wanted to be able to chat on World of Warcraft and this has done it's job.
I had nothing but trouble with my system for months, I finally decided to swap out the RAM (tried everything else) and I haven't had a single problem since. I'm sold on Viking forever!
The post, "Works, But It Is Cheap," is NONSENSE! The device is well made and it gives a lot of bang for the buck. It is worthy of 5 stars! I was hard pressed to find a Multi Reader with two(2) USB ports AND which fits into a 3.5-inch floppy bay such as this one. The installation instructions clearly indicate that the front-panel USB ports connect to the motherboard, NOT an external USB port. If you don't want the front panel USB ports, then don't bother with the motherboard connection. It's the removable (ejectable) Multi Panel that needs the external USB connection, which is a good thing for users who don't have a USB port inside their computers. If you do have a conventional USB port that is otherwise unused inside your computer such as may be on a plug-in card, then use it instead. The backside of the removable Multi Panel has a "female" USB port that allows the Multi Panel to plug into other computers through a standard USB cable, such as a laptop so that an additional reader is not needed for the laptop. Considering that the product is designed to be physically stressed (by inserting and unplugging cables and flash media) and then to install it with just one measly screw is just plain foolish. I was concerned about using just two mounting screws, one on each side, which was all I could use. Four mounting screws would be better but with just two, the product holds fast. This is a great product. This is a 5-star product!!!The entire unit including the frame with the USB ports on it fits into a 3.5" floppy drive bay, which is the selling point for me. The advertised Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 7.2 x 5.5 inches is confusing on this point. I used this StarTech product to replace a defective BayOne AVI Plus (tm) device.
HP ink/toner for HP printers. What could be better? I don't bother with bargain, no name inks when the prices at Amazon are so reasonable. I feed my printers the best I can...HP toners and inks!
Works fine as a wireless router. However my Brother MFC cannot operate from the included USB connection (turns 1 page into 4 pages). In small print D-link tells you that some types of USB connections will fail so I did not pursue further.
It is getting harder to find parts for the older technologies. This purchase allowed my 81 year old Mother-in-law to continue her writting and has made her very happy... Thanks
I am in College and my school requires ethernet only access in the dorms. This was an excellent cable and would have worked perfectly if not for my roommate repetedly sliding a chair across it and breaking the cables. I have ordered though this company multiple times and you can rarely find prices this good, especially for a Cat6 cable. Walmart sells a 7 foot Cat6 for 18$ after tax. Other than that they only sell various Cat5 cables for anywhere from 10-30$ and you wont find anything above 30ft. This is a great deal especially with the free/fast shipping.
This is a very high quality product.The length of it does cause a vignette if you don't telephoto a little bit. It has to be this long due to how far the camera lens extends when you go to telephoto mode.
I have used these headphones for the past 3 years, they are the only in ear headphones that do not compromise sound quality. They are really comfortable for moving in (as they will not come off, like many other earbud style headphones); also, once you get the hang of putting them on they fit like a glove. Sadly there are very few stores that carry them so I ended up buying several other in ear headphones that were horrible, to say the least (for twice the price of these). However, I have now refound them!
These headphones provide you perfect musical experience. You can here all the levels of music - such as bass or high tones in a perfect quality. I've had previous Koss Portapro for more than 4 years. They fits to the shape of your head perfectly, they can be easily folded into a little piece. Also they look nice on your head compared to those huge headphones which people wear nowadays. Recommend for anyone - musical proffesionals or just those who want to enjoy music anywhere!
I was using a 128mg AGP card and an old 16mg PCI card for my two analog monitors. For gaming purposes I needed to switch between the monitors but, the PCI card couldn't cut it. I discovered this dual monitor video card which solved my problem. I have had this card for several months without any problems. Games: Half-Life 2, UT 2004, Freedom Force, Morrowind III, BG2. Nothing real recent. Worth the money.
Ok,first i wasn't sure i wanted to get this.I usually buy JVC products,but the price is too high for their recorder.This is mostly a good product.The manual is great(explains everything).The menu is easy to use,& has separate jacks for tv,vcr,receiver.Ok,now for the not so good stuff...first the zoom funtion requires a little more button pushing than it should.Recording VHS to DVD is not as good quality as i expected.As soon as you press record,the tape quality is diminished slightly.The 10 hours of recording time was not needed.Overall though,i do like it.It's worth the price.
I bought this camera to replace a 5 megapixel Fujifilm camera I had grown to love. I was astounded at the improved definition I got from the image stabilization technology. Now I would never buy another camera without stabilization, since I never use a tripod and often capture split-second "opportunity" shots. Sony have made a real winner here. Recommended.
the push to talk button doesn't work well on this unit, causes transmitter to break in and out.
This TV is a good value for what you get. For the low price the quality is good; some channels are better then others which is probably my cable co (Comcast).The quality is not the best but I did not expect that with what I paid. If I wanted the sharpest TV out there I would have paid 2-3 times what I did. I am using this in a playroom for adult viewing while supervising the children and for their DVD viewing; so this is perfect.So, the one downside is the buzzing noise; it can get annoying. It is less noticable the louder the volume. If Syntax can fix this problem this TV would be great for the price.
i use these batteries in a little lcd book lamp... i read for hours and hours and they keep powering the light... before i bought the rechargables, i used a few set of alkalines...i can't see any difference between the two types...except for the cost benefit of the rechargeables.
As has been said before, these aren't the same size as regular 02 tanks. However, this package is a lot cheaper than regular 02 tanks! A combo pack at Sam's club with all 6 inks is about $60, vs. $35 for these with 150 sheets of Advanced paper. Just because the tanks aren't full doesn't make this a bad deal. Prints on Advanced paper are nearly as good as "Premium Plus" paper, but dry much more quickly. There is a slight loss in sharpness and contrast, but it does not show color dithering.There is not enough ink (especially yellow) to make all 150 prints, but this is still probably the cheapest way to do photo printing on HP printers that use 02 ink. They look excellent, the paper has good gloss, and the cost per sheet is lower than the supplies if sold separately. It's not quite as thick as Premium Plus, so the prints don't quite feel like "pictures" the way Premium Plus does.As a whole, this is still a good deal for the money. It is sufficient to print most of the pack of paper of excellent pictures.
I decided to buy this box, after checking out the sound quality and volume strength of four higher-priced boomboxes. When compared with the equally-priced Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner (Model: CFD-S26), the sound quality was slightly higher, though this Aiwa model has no presets for stations you like, as an option. The Sony has presets, but didnt have the compact design and sweet sound of this bad boy.The power cord is detachable, making things nice and easy for travel, and this unit is surprisingly light, but not at all cheap-feeling, as the first reviewer stated. After touching and fiddling with every boombox at ...this one and the Sony were the more sturdily built of the entire selection. The contol panel is nice, and its solid color and sleek design are very elegant and low key. It's an adult's boombox. ...I hope this review helps anyone who is having as hard a time as I did figuring out the best buy on a boombox. Good Luck.
I recieved the Digital Blue Movie Creator for my birthday. It's a lot of fun, but I encountered a few small, and annoying repetitive problems. For the most part, I learned from them. A movie I made with a friend was too large to email. The pictures and videos that are recorded are pixelly. On the box, it looks like the videos are much better quality, but it's pretty good for a kid. I've only made one movie so far becuase I recieved it recently. It's worth the price. Also, you can only record a few min. of video when off the stand. You learn alot with it, and get a chance to use your imagination- and it's not for school! Over all I think that it's a great toy- there are just a few problems, that you can get over.
Bought it at Fry's in anticipation that it would work on my J720. What a waste of time and money! The drivers for HPC2000 were not even on the CD-ROM so I had to google to find them. And after I installed them on my Jornada the blasted thing did not even work! And on top of all this, AmbiCom no longer supports the card! If they no longer support it, why do they still sell the card in retail stores?What a waste!
I bought this lens to take picture my family.This is owesome lens, especially you want to take picture with full-shot outfocusing.Even though a little bit soft in 1.8, this is pretty satisfactory with its price.
I bought this for DVI output. And for that purpose, its perfect. The build is of the same quality as the laptop. The price is a bit high, but this is the cheaper way to do DVI on the T60. The two problems I have with it is heat and mic-in.I always have my T60 on a laptop cooler that blows air from underneath the laptop. The cooler works really well. Unfortunately, this dock manages to cover up the hottest parts of the laptop. To give you a comparison, my laptop cooler will keep my battery at 34C (not charging). With this dock, the battery is around 42C (not charging and cooler blowing on it). Without the cooler it can only be getting hotter, but considering there hasn't been a recall of any sort, its reasonable to say your laptop is not going to melt, but I still don't like the idea of it running hot.Another problem I noticed was that the dock's mic-in seemed to be of poor quality. For example, anything you put on the mic-in sounds like the gain has been boosted to where it sounds distorted (almost like you have the mic-gain feature selected, and no that wasn't the problem.) The solution to this problem is to just use the audio out built into the laptop. This takes away a little bit from the ease of docking experience.Overall, I feel like the DVI (compared to the jittery VGA on my 24" Dell WFP-2705 some weird conflict with this monitor) was well worth it. 4 more USB ports are nice. Can never have enough USB 2.0 ports.
I have grown quite fond of Canon products from their Cameras, to Printers to the amazing photo paper... Now this scanner! I had an HP, it served its purpose while I used it but it was time for an upgrade and I knew I was in need of a scanner to give high quality negative scans. As I sit here using it as I type, I couldn't be more please! The scans for negative take a few minutes to scan in, but once the image pops up... it is worth the wait, Cost to quality, this product I would venture to say can not be beat! Should you decide to buy this product... you will not be disappointed!
I got the JoyCam and had a ball with it. My Nephew and I took pictures with the 'big silver camera' and he made a scrap book. The only caution I would issue is that the shutter button is not well protected. So it is not hard to take pictures of the inside of your bag. Beware. Those are some expensive all black shots.
This is a great machine. I've spent a lot of time looking for a replacement for my 20 year old Sears clock radio. I wanted certain options and this was the only clock radio that had them all. I love the gradual wake feature. The sound builds until it reaches a pre-set volume. Instead of being startled awake, I can wake more naturally and gradually. The CD is programable so I can wake to my choice of music, and not necessarily the first track on the disc. (Cat Stevens, Morning Has Broken!) It has a weekend memory so that I don't have to turn the clock off on Friday night and forget to turn it back on for Monday morning. All clocks should have that feature. It also has a second alarm for when I DO have to get up early on the weekends, but at another time. That's nice to have. For a small bedside radio, the sound on this is impressive. I was pleasantly surprised. I also found that it picks up radios stations clearly, as opposed to station drift that I experienced on 2 other clocks I'd tried. The display backlighting is adjustable to three different light levels. The clock also has fairly standard featurs such as a sleep feature and snooze.I can only think of two trival complaints. I find it difficult to read the control buttons, and I wish the gradual wake feature was slightly slower reaching maximum volume.Overall, I love this clock.
Fun accessory. Great for taking family shots and allowing the Photographer to be included in the pictures.
I like the snagless connection feature. Otherwise it's your basic Belkin Ethernet cable for home or office networks. It's good.
I appreciate the other buyers comments. I simply wanted to add a drive to my outdated computer which has IDE (not SATA) drives. I mistakenly bought a SATA drive. Yes, there is no documentation in the box or online (that I could find).This device did finally work for me. Here is how I did it:1) Set the jumper on the board. This is the little connector that attaches to 2 of four little pins sitting by themselves on the board. The jumper was haning off one of these pins. Turn the board over, and it tells you which pins position to use. I was adding a second drive in "slave" position.2) Plug the board into your SATA drive3) Plug the (separate) power cord into the card and into a free power connector inside your PC.Boot up windows and it will see the drive.The key is to get the jumpers right on the board. I suspect that most users will run in slave mode, so you don't even have to buy another IDE cable, just attach the card to the fat IDE cable running off your primary drive.I subtract 2 stars for terrible documentation, and add one back for low price.
I have an accounting firm and a few years ago we went semi-paperless. We have two large scanners but what I found was this it was inconvenient to the staff to get up, walk to another room and stand/sit while scanning their source docs. This fact led to docs not being scanned timely or at all ("oops. I forgot." we popular words around here).So I did an experiment and put a few of these little machines at a couple desks. All of a sudden documents were being scanned and nothing was being missed. I ended up getting one for myself and now our expensive ultra-fast Fujitsu machines sit relatively idle.These are not to be confused with commercial grade scanners, but they seem bulletproof and are easy to use. With an added plus of having a FAX machine at your fingertips for those docs that can't be faxed via the computer. I now have one t every desk.
I have been using this unit for about a month to switch audio between a Panasonic up-convert DVD player/recorder and a PS3. So far it works as advertised. Several reviews noted a "cheap" feel to the switch so I was surprised that it felt a solid as it does. Assuming it continues to function over the coming months I would have no problems recommending this item.
If I could, I would rate this item as *NO STARS*First order, model RS110: Transmitter failed after 2 days.Second order, model RS100: Transmitter was dead on arrival.It appears that Sennheiser's "re-manufacturing" process does not include comprehensive testing and/or "burn in."Transmitters for cordless headphones are supposed to operate continuously for *years!*Packaging of first order was deficient--Item arrived in a stapled poly bag, without an instruction sheet.Second order was well packaged, but apparently was not tested.I would not recommend buying these (remanufactured) products because of poor (or non-existant) Quality Assurance.
I have been shooting casually, amateur and now professionally and after owning this bag, I am sold on Kata. This is a big bag (lots of space) but I always feel comfortable putting my Canon 5D and pro lenses in it. Even loaded down it is comfortable to carry. Everything is very easy to access. I LOVE THIS BAG. The unique yellow interior makes it very easy to see all of my stuff and find what I am looking for and it is very durable. I have had mine now for about three to four years and I will never go back to a cheaper bag.
This little card is great, came in the mail popped it in my LG Shine and ta da! Now I can load it it up with some music and use for pictures.
Got hooked up to my D-Link Wireless Router in under 30 minutes. The card is awfully tight in my Dell Axim (like the previous reader indicates) but it works like a champ. The range is good and the transfer rates are outstanding.If you have a PDA and want to go wireless, this is the card for you!
This camera is a piece of junk, do not buy it. I had 3, yes, 3 defective ones, or maybe Canon just doesn't care about the loud grinding motor noise when recording and during playback. Yes, some cameras have a little motor noise, but this one was horrible, and picked up on the recording, ruining a few of my projects. I had nothing but problems with this camera, the construction leaves a bit to be desired, not to mention the motor buzz and noise. It is easy to use, and the picture quality is ok, but don't buy it. Spend a bit more, and go with a Sony. I did not want to buy a Sony, but they are better cameras. After much bickering with Best Buy, (that is another bad review altogether), I got them to return the camera so I could buy a different brand. I went with the Sony DCR-TRV38, which is a far better quality camera for a little more. I am so glad to be rid of the Canon, I will never buy anything Canon again, I am surprised they let this model go out the door, especially after all of the hype surrounding it. DON'T BUY IT.
This item was well worth the price. It is compact and great for traveling, office, or home use and it doesn't take long at all to get a full charge for your ipod. You can not only charge your ipod, but use the cable to plug your ipod to your computer. Very satisfied with this item.
These have all three. I was impressed with these binoculars from Nikon. I've read other reviews on many binoculars from Leica to Sworvski's. At a fraction of the price, these binoculars are simply "great". Rugged, great focus and very good optics for what is really a pretty inexpensive binocular. Light, easy to hold, just all around a great buy. I anxiously awaited the arrival of these binoculars and have not put them down since their arrival.
I can not believe that this was sent with no power cord and I guessed I missed it so "mud on my face." But I don't think it was made very clear. I just think that it's something that would have been included.
I bought 2 of these and both of them were almost dry on arrival. The Red and Blue colors are hardly visible. There is an orange hew to the print. Complete waste of money.
An inexpensive cable that works great. For the price this is a great deal, served its purpose for use with my MacBook. Cable appears to be properly shielded and has been really durable over the year I have had it. Would recommend this product.
Get the BlackArmor from Seagate as it blows this unit away.Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220 2-Bay 2 TB (2 x 1 TB) Network Attached Storage ST320005LSA10G-RKYou'll be happy that you did :)
This is a great mouse. I was stuck using a Mighty Mouse for my iMac for awhile. I replaced it with this mouse and it's really night and day compared to the Mighty Mouse. The form factor is great. It's not a big mouse but it's not overly small either. It fits my hand very well. I feel pain in my hand when i use mice or play videogames too long. I've used this mouse for hours straight and do not feel the pain i usually would. So ergonomics are top notch.Battery life seems to be great. One AA battery will last you at least 3 or 4 months which i can definitely live with. It's nice that the mouse turns itself off after you turn off or put your computer to sleep. This will do a good job in saving the juice in the battery.All of the buttons feel great and are properly placed. I didn't feel like i had to reach for any of the buttons, and i haven't clicked a button on accident either.So i mostly have praise for this mouse, but the wheel just doesn't get it quite right for me. It's funny how the wheel is the most advertised thing on this mouse, but it's the one and only thing that's flawed. I'm used to a sturdier scroll wheel. The VX Revolution wheel just feels kind of clumsy. Scrolling increments are too pronounced so just setting your finger on the wheel will move the page you're looking at. Sideways scrolling is a great feature, but i don't get that feeling that i'm ONLY scrolling horizontally. The scroll wheel also lets you switch to a endless spin for long documents or pages. It definitely works as advertised but i don't feel a need to change the mode on the bottom of the mouse just for this unless i really need to. Mind you, it's very simple to change the setting on the bottom of the mouse. I also don't recommend a casual page scroll in this mode either because it's uncontrollable. One last thing about the scroll wheel. No matter how much i play with the settings, i don't see what the Acceleration feature does. I changed it from slow to fast, but i don't see any difference.So overall, great mouse with a somewhat clumsy scroll wheel. If you like the Microsoft mice scroll wheels, for example, you might also be disappointed in the VX scroll wheel. It's not a deal breaker by any means, but it should be sturdier in my opinion.
Excellent deal at $1700 with no tax and no shipping fees. Picture and sound are amazingly great. Strongly recommend this TV for people seeking high quality performance.
I installed this into a Windows 2000 machine and it works flawlessly. It didn't require the installation of any extra drivers--Windows already had all that was required. The card has everything I need for my high-bandwidth requiring devices. It even has internal ports so I can plug the Firewire port on the front of my computer into it. Highly recommended!
If you can't get a good pidture it's because you have a hobosetup! If you do not know the resolution standards for each type of connection before you grab the cable off the shelf thando not buy the product. I have a Dell 2405FPW 24" HD LCD Monitor, I hooked up the Apple Powerbook G4 to the Dell monitor using the s-video and pluged a stereo mini from the notebook to my Logitech Z5500 THX Digital speakers. The rca's to my stereo system. I also bought a DVI-D Dual cable from Monster for the DVI out on the powerbook to the monitor. I have multible waysto watch a movie from the DVD-R drive of my Powerbook using the Logitech Z5500 digital speakers (which are powered), or my home THX reciever (both 5.1 ). I have NO complaints. But ALSO don'thave cheap, K mart equiptment. Any BOZO who complains about a cable is a Moron.
I bought this about 4 months ago to replace my Linksys HPRO200 router whose PPPoE wouldn't work with my new SBC Yahoo DSL and whose firmware hasn't been updated for the last two+ years. I must say this is a great product. Very easy to set up. If you know the basics about setting up a router, you can set it up in 5 minutes. You don't even need the CD that comes with it. Just connect the DSL modem to the router and the router to your computer and browse to 192.168.2.1 (the router's deafult IP address - this can be changed). The set up screens are very friendly. In my case (SBC Yahoo DSL), I just had to go into "Connection Type", select PPPoE and enter the log in id and password and it connected in a flash.The unit itself is a lot more professional and elegant looking than the blue Linksys routers. It can be laid on the flat bottom or can be placed vertically using the small stand that comes with it. It also has a 4-port switch which replaced a Linksys switch that I had. The price is unbeatable [...]. I would probably have gone for a different model if I didn't already have a wireless access point, but what I was looking for was a basic router and this perfectly fits the bill for my needs.Now the reason for giving this only 4 stars - One problem that I have with this router is that it hangs once in a while - once in a week or so. Since I keep this in my basement, that means a walk down there to reset it. I am not sure if this is a problem with this product or something in my house or on the network making it hang, but it never happened with the Linksys router (on the same network in the same house). It is a little annoying.
I've read about the Taiyo Yuden CDs and DVD+Rs and have read about how they are the most counterfeited disc out there.... why? Because this manufacturer is the best. Forget Gold CDs for archival purposes, this is the one to get... Taiyo Yuden is the absolute best archival disc on the market.
I bought this bag because I needed something to save my back, but I wanted something nicer looking than the ones I have seen. I have had several compliments on it, from men and women. The quality is great and the price was too. I actually have to carry two laptops, so the fit is really tight, but since no bags are built for two laptops, I am not worried about that. It is a great bag and looks very elegant. I love that there are three ways to transport it (handle to drag, handles to carry and a shoulder strap). The one complaint I have is that the pole used to pull it is a little difficult to pull up consistently.
I've had this lens for a while now and I have really been enjoying it. The 10-22 range is great and even at 10mm, it has only slight barrel distortion. The auto-focus works great also.I'd highly recommend this lens.
Seems like the price has come down on this speaker, probably since the nano 2G is not so popular anymore. If you still have one, then this is the speaker for it. Really great sound for the size. Other comments about sound quality may not have read the instructions about adjustment. I am very satisfied.
Great GPS with all the bells and whistles. No complaint's as it work's great! Amazon had the best price of anywhere.*One thing to note, when downloading new maps from Garmin's web site; be aware that the downloaded maps do not show up in Map Source on your computer unless you actually order the DVD. After purchasing the downloaded map I was pretty disappointed to find that I will have to purchase the map again in DVD format if I want it to show up in Map Source.
I made the measurements for this, looked at the specs and wallah! It was an east fit and repair! I received it very fast and very inexpensive. Definitely would buy again.
This camera replaced my Sony DSC-W7. The picture quality in the Canon A570IS are noticibly worse. Outdoors, it's fine. But indoors, the pictures are too noisey. The ISO in automatic is too high. But I find that by setting the camera to "P" mode, and then setting the ISO to 80 or 100, the indoor pictures are reasonable. Still not as good as the old Sony, I wish they still made that old camera, the new Sony point and shoots are too small for me. This Canon feels good to use - right sized.
Very happy with the purchase and got it in a timely manner. Very happy that it is available and will use this company for future orders.
This is a solid headset but there is no volume control and the headset default is VERY loud.
This product arrived in great condition and is very well made. I would recommend it to others.
Firstly, understand that I am a die-hard Canon fanatic. I have 6 different SLR bodies from a basic AE-1 through EOS 1N RS up to the EOS 1Ds. I bought the S40 specifically to have a compact pocket digital camera for snaps on vacation or when it's just too darn inconvenient to carry a full-sized SLR with all the miscellaneous lenses, flash, filters, and other gadgetry.I was vastly disappointed at the battery life. I found that after about 25-30 photos, my battery was dead. I bought a second one at a photo shop, thinking that mine was somehow defective. Same story there, too. Having been spoiled by an older Sony compact digital camera, I was disappointed to find that I needed to carry along my charger and a couple of extra batteries in my pockets, or else plan to ration my shots for the day. The additional hassle of bothering people for the use of an electrical outlet to charge my batteries adds to the fun.I'm probably spoiled by my professional camera. The battery pack in my EOS 1Ds is good for more than 100 shots, operating all the features of the camera, including the autofocus and the LCD display. Nonetheless, battery life is troublesome.In all other respects, I am happy with the functioning of the camera. The images are crisp and the autofocus and exposure metering are quite good. The level of manual control afforded by the camera satisfies the urge to control my exposures and to experiment with different exposure schemes and focus points.If they can improve battery survival, this will be an awesome compact P&S; digital.
For $4, it's hard to beat. I find them uncomfortable after half an hour or so, though. The band cuts into the side of my head and sometimes they can start to slide down. The sound quality is fine - nothing outstanding obviously, but that's not what you were expecting was it?
Updated August 8. 2012The new Porta-Pro's has a slightly different cord than the older ones, and in my opinion, sounds not as good (read update further down).THE SOUNDFor me this is the most important thing about headphones. The Porta-Pro has a open design, and that is positive sound wise, because of less echo effects. But, it will also spread the sound more to the surroundings. The sound is not neutral. It has a slightly punchy bass/midrange and warm/full overall sound. I personally, love this. The Porta-Pro's can also play loud without the sound being destorted or destroid, for those who like that.* Warm and full sound, yet quite open* Punchy bass and slightly punchy midrange* It can play LOUDDESIGNRemember that this is a headphone from the mid 80's, and looks like it. It can be folded and are quite comfortable to wear. The pressure to the ear can be adjusted, but this feature is almost never used.* Mid 80's design (like it or don't)* Support cussions over the ear that relievs the pressure against the ear* No protecting/cussion on the top of the head* Can be foldedQUALITYI have used several pairs since my first pair I bought in 1986 or 1987. Each pair has lasted several years, and unless I break it, the normal wear is desolving support/ear pads and that it gets a little loose in the joints. Remember to keep the receipt (proof of purchase) so that you can use their lifetime warranty. After about 5 years of heavy use, you may need it.* Looks a bit cheap, even though the plastic is OK* Normally, long lasting* Lifetime warrantyUPDATE AUGUST 8. 2012 - ADDITIONAL INFO - NEW CORD - LOSS OF SOUND QUALITYA while ago I used the lifetime warranty on one of my old Porta-Pro's (joints had worn out) and got it replaced with a new pair. Instantly I could see that there was a difference between the old and new. The new pair had a different cord.The new cord was thinner and had a straight jack, compared to the older thicker one which had a L-shaped jack. The new cord looked cheaper and not as durable as the old one. The small and flimsy new jack-"plug" looked and felt like it needed careful use.Before trying the new replacement Porta-Pro's, I let them "break in", playing random music at medium sound levels overnight. Some headphones and loudspeakers seem to benefit from this method. At least, it doesn't hurt...When I started to listen to the new pair, I thought they sounded a little different than the worn-out ones they had replaced. Something was missing. Not much, but enough so that I wanted to check it out further. I had another pair of old, but broken, Porta-Pro's (with the old type cord), and it had hardly been used, and compared the two. The difference between the new pair and the older pair wasn't much, but I thought the new was a bit thinner sounding overall. Not as full and warm. The powerful bass-punch and the ability to play loud was still there, though, but not as controlled. I found myself turning the volume down a notch on bass-heavy material, and even fiddling with the EQ to control the sound/bass.Not really strange since different types of headphone cords/wires can make a difference in the sound quality and tone, just like with loudspeaker cables. I would guess the Porta-Pro's need a bit of cord/wire thickness so that the drivers get the power they need to produce the powerful sound they are known for. Maybe the new thinner cord work a bit like a bottleneck?, that the drivers simply can't get enough power to control the music.I was afraid that KOSS maybe had fiddled with the drivers too, and that this could be some of the reason why the new pair sounded a little different, so I wanted to test how the cord from the broken old pair would sound on the new one. After doing so (soldering it on), I did a new sound test (the new pair drivers with the old pairs cord), and I thought it sounded just like the good old ones. At least, as far as I could tell. Also, I could use my normal sound levels, and stop fiddling with the EQ. As a bonus, I had a more practical cord that wouldn't tangle up so easily.Some people may find the new ones better sounding because of their slightly thinner/cleaner (clean in a cheap way) sound, and it could help dark-sounding mp3-players open up a little bit, maybe. Same goes for those who like to turn down the bass and/or listen to music that don't demand much power.I did contact KOSS regarding my experience and they sent me a free replacement driver-kit (with cord) to make sure that I hadn't gotten a bad set (thank you KOSS). This cord was also of the new type, and after an initial "burning in" period, I found the sound to be the same as the other "new" cord. IOW, not so good as the old one.I don't understand why KOSS has gone for this thin cord. It seems like the sound quality suffers and the cord tangles up easier, not to mention if the durability turns out to be worse. Is it to save money??Personally, I will try to get hold of a couple of broken old-type ones and collect the cords for later use/spares.
This is by far the best hand held GPS that I have ever used. I would recommend it to anyone
This device works fine, though I wish it had the option to be louder. I have it mounted on my porch so that I can hear the phone ringing while I am out in the yard. I have a large yard so sometimes it is barely audible. For inside uses it works just fine and is plenty loud.
I just purchased the Roq-it 10 GB from Amazon. Upon receiving the item, which was shipped promptly, I charged it, hooked it up to my computer. After downloading about 3 GB worth of music, I wanted to see how the device worked. After less than 10 minutes of playing music, it froze. Turned off, then turned on to try again. It'd play for a few mintues then freeze. Sometimes when I'd turn it on, the device would get stuck on the boot up screen. I just went to the Dlink website and there is no mention of this product. Not anywhere. No drivers, no firmware, no tech support, no product info.
Excellent reader! It was very fast in transferring pictures from my 4GB Extreme IV Compact Flash and 8GB Extreme III SD.
I knew these existed but never took the time to educate the dealer parts representative and then wait 25 minutes while the wrong part was ordered. Item was as advertised, was what I wanted and arrived promptly.
I shopped around and this tv is a deal! Shipped without a problem and looks great.
I have a G5 Mac with OS 10.4 and it only has 2 USB ports on the back and one on the front. I plugged it in and did NOT install the software as other reviewers with Macs said they had problems if they did. My system picked it up just fine and it works like a charm. It actually took longer to get it out of the packaging than it did to install it. Good cheap way to get more USB ports.
This is a long delayed review. I don't even know if the product is stil active anymore. Amazon reminded me that I never reviewed this product, so here goes... I bought it when it first came out (ages ago), and I still use it for transferring files from one PC to another several times a week. It really does live in my pocket.After more than two years (as I recall), it has never failed me. Ever. I don't even know where the cap is anymore. It lives in my pocket with the USB end exposed. There are larger USB sticks on the market, but if this one is still there, it has to be cheap, and it is as reliable as an anvil.
I originally used the Philips Silver Sensor antenna, but couldn't get stable reception. Added an amplifier and got more than half of the HDTV channels, but needed to move/adjust the antenna for the other channels (very annoying!).With this DB2 antenna, i have ALL of the free "over the air" HDTV channels, with at least 90% reception, WITHOUT an amplifier!It works for me in Orange County, CA!! GREAT HDTV ANTENNA! I will buy another!
i just got it in the mail today. i have a laptop its a compaq presario f700 and im using windows vista home premium. i was nervous it wouldnt work with vista but i put in the installation cd anyway. it installed in less than 15 minutes perfectly. the sound is great and the video is amazing. its crystal clear and now im going to go off and start playing around with all the features. =]
Waited about 4 days for this to get shipped to me (Thursday - Monday). Pretty good ship time, but the moment I hooked up the cable I could tell something was wrong. There's a lot of blue-green static constantly being shown. But, for the price I paid for it (~$1.50) I figured I was gonna get something like this. I figured I'd give it a try, though, and was disappointed with what I got. Because it was only $1.50 I didn't even bother attempting to exchange the product for another one that would possibly work. Went out and bought a $5 10 foot cable that works better for my space requirements and visual quality. But, this isn't a review about the product I ended up getting, it's about this one.In short,Pros*Cheap product*Fast shipping timesCons*Lots of green static, making it basically unusable.
If you're looking for a special X-mas gift this it it. Just had mine delivered last night. Cracked open the box this morning to give it the once over. The plan was to preload it with photos so it'll be ready to go out the box Christmas morning. At first glance thought I'd have to call customer service to walk me through the setup process..but that wasn't necessary. The web site is very self-explanatory and once I purchased the subscription plan I was up and running in about 30 minutes. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the fact that it's a service that you'll have to constantly renew..but the product itself is a nifty device. Now considering getting one for myself and a few other family members.
Great product. I know it is the full price. I lost the original to water damage and seriously considered buying a cheaper one. I spent thousands buying the camera. Why try to save twenty dollars by purchasing a cheap knock off that could possibly damage it. I am glad I bought the original with no worries.
Beautiful sound, more than I needed. Many features I don't use. Multi-stereo is good for speech. PLII good for sound. I would definitelky ecommend this or other Sony products.Cons: Heavy.
Total disappointment. The camera's LCD broke down after about a week of use. I just used it to take some pictures in the morning, and suddenly in the afternoon, the LCD screwed up. When I sent the camera for repair, they refused to cover it through warranty and charged $100 for repair (for a $150 camera)! I might as well get a new one! And definitely not a Canon camera.
I've been an amateur photog for 70 years and until Santa brought me an S5000 I thought that there was nothing better. The S5000 is better; great color, great prints and no wait. I miss the ability to make time exposures and the time it takes to warm up is sometimes a pain. I'll get used to that. Stashing images on a disc is a fine way to protect them. No fading. Don't need filters because the computer lets me try many filter effects. Camera is always ready for color or B&amp;W. Macro feature is useful to support other hobbies( I make ships in bottles). Never run out of film. Outstanding Large prints. If only it was instant on. Oh,well!!!
My fault I bought the wrong discs...the vendor did their job sent on time and the order was what I had requested they are sitting in my office drawer. with the way technology changes my SONY handy cam will be obsolete soon so won't need these discs
Someone mentioned that this HDMI cable did not work with they're PS3 on here. I have to prove them incorrect. I have 2 of these cables, one for my HD DVR and one for my PS3, They both work 100% flawlessly for a month now. Dont worry about price. HDMI is a digital signal. This means you will either receive a picture or will not. So questioning picture quality should not be applied in this case. Same quality cable for $125.00 at your leading electronics store, or $3.99 on amazon..you make the choice.
I got this camera for $60 at Target for my almost 8 y/o son for Christmas... it is a great little camera for the money! You can use the LCD screen for taking and viewing pictures (just like mom's camera) and the picture quality is pretty good, too. We haven't used the video function yet, but my son thinks that is going to be really cool, too... it also has macro and distance functions... It holds 14 (highest quality) pictures w/o any kind of card, but we bought him a 128 MB SD Card and now it holds 247 (highest quality) pictures. We tried a similar camera by Vivitar and returned it for this one... the only drawback I can see is it takes a little photo lithium battery, not something I can just recharge...
One outstanding unit if you have a solid place to put it. Heavy!! but reliable and the last of the breed, too bad! Have use this trouble free for 1 1/2 yrs and have a HD DVD set up which provides excellent results. Very good sound for a TV.
Component Video outputs defective out of the box!Purchased at Target.I tried every wire twice then another DVD player (no problem), definitely the unit.
These tapes are reasonably priced and are of decent quality. However I would not use these tapes for music recording; but for voice such as notes-to-self and recording lectures and meetings these tapes are wonderful.
this was agreat buy!, now i could listen to my ipod music on my fm radio
After about a year this (for me) expensive phone died. I liked the speaker phone function, and I'll miss it. I've returned to my old, reliable, free (yes, I got it for free) AT&T phone. Sometimes in life, a step back is actually a step forward.
The sound is 5 stars, but the cord is only 3 ft. long and that really limits movement while you are using them. So, they only score 4 stars.
For basic file sharing with only Windows PCs, where speed is not an issue, and 100% uptime is not a requirement, this is an OK product.As noted, using it requires loading driver SW on all computers that need to access the drives, and the software doesn't always connect properly, and can conflict w/other software on your computer.I used an SC101 for six or seven months, but in the end the slow file transfer speed, occassional dropped connections, and conflicts w/other software finally drove me to the point that I needed to make a change. I got a DNS-323 from Amazon...been a really great change.If you're looking for a real NAS box w/excellent speed and features, trouble-free connections, ability to enhance it and add additional features go with the DNS-323.D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage EnclosureThere is even an active user community forum for the DNS-323 at [..]
Excellent hub. Perfect for my needs. I can simultaneously connect my printers and external hard drives to both my Windows laptop and my IMAC desktop and switch between them with a press of a button without moving from my desk. It seems speedy and well designed. It is simply marvelous.
we recieved our antenna very promptly and it was very easily assembled we are very pleased with the price and the reception
This projector has very large pixels and the picture is dark comparing with other projectors. I carefully compared this projector with several other brands in a store and got this conclusion. My experience is that you really need to compare several projectors before buying one. If you only believe the reviews, you may get very disappointed after you buy one and plug it in. After you plug it in, the only thought you may have may be how to get rid of it.However, this projector does have a short throw rate which I like. This means you can use it not far from the screen to get a relatively large picture size. The projector only uses 100 to 120v power so it is not usable in some countries which use 220v electricity unless you use a transformer. So if you often travel to other countries, you need to be aware of this. Many other projectors do have the feature of using 220v. The physical size of this projector is large. When I went to a store to compare projectors, this projector was the largest of all. I also don't like the shape. It does not look neat to me. I like a projector with more flat surfaces.
Well, this media DOES NOT work in my drive. I just made 2 coasters in a row. That NEVER happens to me. I am going to try them on a different burner to see if they work there. I feel ripped off now. :(
A nice accessory to the Pioneer VSX 9040 TXH receiver. Connects to my MacBook Pro in the optical output (which also doubles as the headphone jack). iPod used as the wifi remote. Good cable so far.
I ordered two of these batteries before a recent trip to Europe, and they both worked very well. In the morning, we would put a fully charged battery in the camera, and we would shoot photos all day without swapping the battery. We took over 1400 pictures on the trip, and we definitely put the camera and batteries through a rigorous workout. I read all of the reviews before purchasing, and some people said that the Canon battery performed better. In my opinion, the LENMAR batteries lasted just as long as the original Canon battery. I will definitely purchase LENMAR batteries in the future.
I bought this battery for my son's camera. He lost the original battery so without this one he wouldn't have been able to use the camera anymore. I'm very thankful that we found this because the original camera was not cheap.
Ever pull a cable out from a rats-nest of other cables and it ends up pulling the rats-nest along with it?The little capping on the end stops that and its a welcome addition!
Overall I am satisfied with this purchase. For the first hour or so, I was extremely frustrated with this product. I tried changing the frequency, the volume of the transmitting speaker, and the location of the wireless speaker a few times, with no luck, no sound. After some fiddling it would transmit sound for about one second and then go silent. It finally sounded like it had blown. It got very loud, very staticky (sp?), and then went silent. The power light turned on and off. It did this about three times. I was about to give up. I gave it one more go, and it worked!!! I kept the frequency, and even moved the speaker a couple of times to see how it would operate. It is still working. It is not a high end speaker, but for the price, and what I am using it for. I am very pleased. It does what I bought it for.
When I first received my View the only issue I had with it was that it would freeze up occasionally. I downloaded the latest firmware, and I haven't had any problems since. Well worth the money.
I agree with the folks who rate this high. I used Ethernet connection on my home network, piece of cake to install. I am not experiencing the paper jams others are writing about. It's important to load paper correctly. Also, I use high quality HP paper stock 24lb 110 brightness. A small demerit as device does not have the ability to print a single envelope without replacing paper in document tray. My old HP 660C had this feature!! Otherwise this is a great all-in-one. I replaced my fax machine, scanner and my HP 660C printer with this device. Very happy with speed and performance.
the purchase item was as good as i expected, the only part that didn't was the auto focus. i was pleased with the purchase
This is yet another great idea from H-P. The 100 PhotoSmart prints beautiful photos very quickly. Setup took a few minutes and I was printing on Christmas Eve. I took it to the family Christmas dinner and everyone was amazed. Nearly instant, high-quality photos of my grand-niece opening presents, family shots and everyone getting in the picture. I am very happy with the high resolution, borderless prints and the ease of use with the H-P 100. I can't see any need for my dusty 35mm camera anymore. Digital is the only way to go, and take the H-P 100 PhotoSmart along for the ride.
Wish I had gotten this for my iPod Classic, it messed up about 3 months after the warranty expired. Get it if you want protection...Pros: Insures your iPod Classic or Touch in most casesCons: Won't cover all water damageKind of expensiveOverall: A good thing to have... Just in case...
Sometimes you will hear it said that recordings from the 1950's to 1970's, particularly orchestral and opera, are still competitive to those made today. And you can verify or dismiss this by simply listening to the recordings. In the audio world Klipsch is a prestige name from the past, just as the Cadillac name was to cars. The Klipsch Heresy is a continuation of the classic sound of yesterday. The sound is big, bold and dynamic. From a whisper to rock music levels it performs with ease.The Heresy 3 is not a rethink but an update using the same box. The Heresy misses the refinement of stereo imaging brought on by better driver materials, better cross-overs, cabinet design, computer modelling and the ability of designers to measure and decrease distortion using laser interferometry. It retains the Klipsch classic sound that colours the vocals and favors dynamics over refinement. The speaker terminals are cheap. And the "shake the rafters" sound is not for everyone. There is tremendous competition in this price range. To name only 3 speakers that employ the latest technology and play a greater range of music exquisitely are Paradigm Monitor 11 series 7, B & W 683 and Focal Chorus 716V.Postscript, Feb. 7, 2013This is in response to a comment posted in January on this review. Everyone hears differently and listen for different things. The younger crowd generally prefer the Paradigm sound as opposed to the B & W (that older folks generally like). I gave 3 recommendations to cover a wider range of listeners. For people who take their music seriously I recommend a scientific look at speaker design by Lynn Olsen on the site nutshellhifi.com
I bought this item thinking that being a computer savy person, I wouldn't struggle with some of the issues some people said they had. WRONG. Sometimes it doesn't turn off. Sometimes it doesn't know it's connected to computer. I've been able to load only one song onto it - and it's one I already had. How many times do I want to hear one song. I used the musicmatch software that was "highly recommended." Then the helpline person at PHilips told me he wouldn't advise using it! None of the music would load onto my player, never has and apparently never will. Wasted $10 to find out the software that came with it doesn't actually work with it, and so far I can't find download music software that will work with it. I try to email company - no response until I got nasty. They email me to call helpline again - not good - I only use a prepaid cell phone. Getting more expensive. Planning to buy iPod. Save your money and frustration, buy anything else.
The problem with laptops is that whenever you move them to a different locatiion, you must be careful not to bend or break the flash drives you have hanging on them. I've broken just one so far but now it is so easy to just unplug on hub and carry it along or not. Also the hub sits upright any where and is easy to see that it is functioning properly.
The adapter seemed to be what you would expect for the price. I am concerned that the plastic threads to mount to lens may wear out after a few usages. It does take a bit of experimentation to get good results. Once the adapter is set, you may want to put some tape on it to keep it from rotating. I copied a box of 601 slides in about 4 hours, my first try, and in reviewing them, to get good results, you will need to make individual adjustments on each slide.
I was very satisfied with the speed and the product itself, will do business again
I just got this printer and one of the reasons I bought it was its ability to print double sided. Even though I have heard from other reviews that Mac OS X Tiger does not support duplex printing, I find that such info is incorrect. My printer is connected to Airport Express and I am able to print double sided. There is an option on layout which ask you whether you want to print single sided or double sided.A very good investment, since printing double sided helps to reduce paper usage and storage.This printer is reasonably quiet, have good printouts and easy to install.Great product!
If you want to buy it, just hope it won't show "route calculation error". Here is the email I sent to them last year and I am still waiting for reply."Howdy!I called two times hoping to find answers of "route calculation error". Unfortunately the problem still exists.For the first time I used my new iQue 3600 during my trip to San Antonio, TX on August 6 to August 8, 2004. I was amazed at the functions the small one offered. It helped me a lot, especially in the downtown area. On my way back to home, the iQue stopped working and the "route calculation error" appeared on the screen. I had big trouble to find home back.After I got home, I called tech support and after several attempts I was told to reload the map. After reloading the map, the route calculation error disappeared temporarily.Today, August 24, I received my friend's new address and I couldn't route to her address and "route calculation error" appeared again.Today's customer specialist, Doug, after several attempts, still suggested to reload the map. To me it is not an option anymore to solve the problem. I can not reload the map all the time, especially when I am away on road without my computer. If I knew that I would need to reload the map so often, I would not buy it in the first place.Anyway you know your products better than me. I hope the problem can be solved quickly, otherwise I have to request the return of the product either to the store or to Garmin.Thank you.Feng Qin"
Frankly I picked this one just to try an over the air HD antenna. We are about 25 miles from the closest transmitter in Houston, so we are in a very flat part of the world, but we are not close to the source. And I have it set up in the middle of our first floor living room near the center of our brick house. I know that nothing about where it is set up is optimal. but I did not have much choice given the layout of our home. So far the best I've been able to do is get one channel well and several that are spotty. I may try it on our second floor once I get an adapter for the cable (our 2nd HD TV we bought when living overseas and its antenna hook up is not consistent with what the RCA ANT121 came with.So for the $13 I paid for it, I'm giving it 5 stars because it seems to do what it is supposed to. As a novelty for us it works fine. If I wanted to drop our cable subscription and switch to just over the air, this would not work at all; I would need something that when better placed would net us far more channels.
I've had my Zen Micro for a little over a month with no catastrophic problems, which is a relief to me after reading some of the reviews concerning the unit itself being defective, not being compatible with PC software, etc.Keeping in mind that my opinion could change at any time and that anything with technology is prone to dissapoint, here are my observations thus far concerning this Mp3 player...*~THE PROS~** A whole rainbow of colors to choose from depending on your personality. (While I know that technically it's color does not determine whether or not it is a good product, I'm a girl and therefore love the choice of color!)* Uses a standard USB cable to connect to you PC.* It seems to have a solid construction. It's heavier than you would expect from the picture and the metal casing gives a sense of comfort for a clumsy person like me. I haven't dropped it yet but I've read other reviewers that have and it came out unscathed. Some people have said that you cannot workout with this player, but I take mine to the gym all the time. Just switch the power switch to the locked setting so you don't bump the touchpad.* HUGE 8GB of storage space! I moved my whole music library (a measly 2GB), created several playlists, and stored lots of photos and I haven't even used half of the storage space yet.* It plays all WAVE, Mp3, and WMA format files.* Bass boost and smart volume especially are great features.* It's smaller than it looks in the photo, about the size of a credit card but thicker.* The battery is rechargeable and replaceable, which is great if you take long trips and don't want to worry about finding somewhere to recharge your player. Just pop in another battery and go!* The menu screen is customizable. You can put your personal photos as wallpaper and choose from 8 different color schemes.* I LOVE MAKING PLAYLISTS! That has to be one of the best features. If you have albums that you absolutely have to have at the push of a button make it into a playlist. I have all of Dave Matthews Band's albums arranged separately. Also if you workout a lot you can put songs that motivate you into a playlist, switch the power switch over to the locked setting so that you don't accidentally bump any buttons, and you're all set!* FM Radio with programmable presets. I've read some reviews regarding the inconsistancy with the FM signal on their players and admit I've experienced it myself but there is a scan button that searches for the strongest signals. You can also save your favorites. I wish that there was an AM frequency too so I could listen to Coast to Coast at night but then maybe I am being picky.*~THE CONS~** THE TOUCHPAD IS EXTREMELY TOUCHY! After quite a bit of practice, and also turning down the sensitivity, you can learn to master it but it is very frustrating, especially when you first get the device. It took me a half an hour just to get to the menu to turn down the sensitivity, hit the wrong button, and had to start all over. This is definately going to be a huge problem for people that are very push button, but you do get the hang of it after awhile.* You cannot look at pictures while listening to music. This isn't a big deal for me since I hardly use the photo feature, but for some this could be dissapointing.* If you take this player out in bright areas, especially outside in sunlight, the screen is very hard to see. I found that if I put a dark wallpaper on the screen it's easier to see, but not much.* This player and it's software are Windows XP compatible only!* While the length of the cord on the headphones is really nice for putting the player in your pocket, etc. the ear buds themselves are HUGE and hurt my ears after only having them in about 10 minutes. I threw them away and am back to my trusty Sony earphones...ahhhhh much better!* The "protective pouch" is a JOKE! Seriously it's a drawstring bag that probably cost the company about a penny for 10 of them. Don't even waste your time trying to use it except maybe for long storage periods. I'm currently storing jewelery in mine!* With as much as this player costs, Creative could have included a AC adapter. While being able to charge the player through the USB cable is nice when you're at home, if you travel it becomes a nuisance to find a computer to charge your player with.* I've experienced the player trying to "idle shutdown" on me, usually when I'm listening to the FM Radio. This is mildly annoying and will stop if you just touch a button on the touchpad. I've read other reviewers having a similar problem so I think it's probably a bug in the product.* Also sometimes when I've gone to connect my player to the USB to charge, it either doesn't recognize the player or something but it will not charge or let me organize files until I restart my computer. Again, mildly annoying and probably a bug in the product.Overall I'm happy with my Zen Micro. The missing star is for the things that Creative overlooked or could have done better. Hope this review helped you.
My wife took my original Tamrac camera and even though I could have tried to go to Walmart and buy something, I decided to get the same bag since it's the perfect size for my camera. The other thing I like is it's sturdy construction and belt loop which means it won't get lost. For a small digital camera it's perfect.
The Tiffen 46mm UV Filter does its job, after I cleaned it upon delivery.The filter was delivered horribly dirty. Fingerprints, smudges and obvious dirt & dust were very visable on both sides of the lense. I don't know how it left the factory like that. Thankfully, the lense itself was not scratched.
I am using Jumbo Frames 9K with no problems through this switch. Getting transfers over 110MB/sec from Synology DS1010+I like the status lights showing whic ports are gigabit speed. I actually prefer the layout of this switch for my desktop use; lights in front, ports in back. Please note the layout if you plan to use it in a more "rack mount" style arrangement.Also, do follow the 5-4-3 rule (wikipedia has it listed as "Ethernet Way versus IEEE Way") if you expect reliable network communications and before posting reviews stating you are having issues with multiple hubs involved.
Go the pec website and download the vehicle specific instructions and you will have no problems. I followed the installation for my car step by step and it went easy. The whole install and programing took less then 30 minutes, and I had to use one of the supplied resistors. My steering wheel controls work just as they did with the stock radio, with no delay. Programing was also easy but you have to read over the steps a few times. I can not recommend a better steering wheel controls integration unit better than this one. Enjoy.
I would have given it 0 stars if possible because not only were the cards hard to get working, but Netgear support proved to be useless.Brought two cards. One for an XP system, one for a 2000 system. Followed instructions, and neither installed. On the XP system, after trying all the usual fixes (reinstalling software, switching PCI slots, etc), the card finally worked after downloading the driver via Microsoft's "Windows Update" page (via built-in ethernet). On the 2000 system, I ended up calling Netgear support (sounded outsourced), and they informed me that this card is NOT supported in Athlon systems. End of story. Sure enough, says right on the box that a "Pentium-III Class PC" is a requirement. All of us Pentium-4 and Athlon owners are out of luck.I suggest you look elsewhere (particularly if you like decent support). I'm now VERY happy with Motorola products (they managed to solve one issue I had without asking what processor I was using)
This is a nice cable with great ends. So many coax cable ends are hard to get ahold of to tighten and loosen the cable. This cable is super easy to grip and tighten. The cable itself has a clear cover that shows the weaved casing. The only down side is the end is about two inches long. If you have cramped quarters you'll need at least 3 inches behind whatever you plug this into to take into account the long end.
I installed this product in my H3 hummer and the fit is not good. The hole in the factory trim is larger than the face of this adapter leaving a gap around the face and the trim piece. It looks especially cheap in my opinion. It would look fine if you planned to buy the chrome billet trim piece that would cover the gap though.
I was surprisingly very pleased with these headphones. I love the long cord and volume control. Wouldn't hesistate to purchase these at all. Much better than the awful earbuds that came with my iPod. Sound quality is amazing.
These are some of the best CD-Rs out there. I've tried all kinds of media and have had varied success with them. When it comes to Verbatim you can't go wrong because you'll get no coasters. These are 700MB so they're great for burning those movies.
As far as the sound and utility of these headphones, I certainly can't complain. The sound quality is very good and since the speakers go into the ear like earbuds, you get a very &quot;surrounding&quot; feel from the music. Although I've heard a person or two complain that they don't fit well, they fit me and most others very well. Running, biking and other sports are a breeze with these and I often forget I have them on. Unfortunately, they're not terribly durable. I'm already on my third set in about a year and change. My first set got a lot of wear time and got thrown into bags with books and such often. The left speaker eventually stopped working (although it will work if I hold the cord at just the right angle). I was wearing my second set at work one day and, forgetting that I had them on, I backed quickly away from my desk and the cord popped right out of the earpiece. I didn't feel I moved that suddendly that the headphones would break though. However, I've been so satisfied with the sound and fit, and the price is right, that I'm willing to replace them again if my third pair goes the way of the first two.
I have no complaints about these headphones. They work well and are very comfortable. I would recommend them, no problem
This is a good item except that it did not fit my visor which may be slightly large. I bought it to fit the visor on my Honda Element but instead wound up altering it so that the velcro extended making it big enough to fit.
I received this camera one or two years ago, so it is a bit dated. It was my first digital camera, and a good stepping stone to become aquainted with them. But it has some serious problems.My main beef with the camera is that you have to be standing absolutely still (or use a tripod, of course) in order to get a shot that isn't blurry. There is a HUGE delay time between pressing the button and it actually flashing and taking the picture. I couldn't stand that -- because most of the time, my subject would move and it would blur while the camera was "taking" the picture. Also, forget using this camera to take pictures out your car window while moving.One of the most irritating problems was the flash. I tried several modes and they all washed out the subject, making it extremely bright and the background very dark. The way to counteract this was to turn the flash off, but that resulted in -- again -- blurry pictures. On top of this all, you have to have a stockpile of batteries to keep the thing running.Fortunately the menus weren't too difficult to figure out, and the buttons all over the camera are well placed. It also is a good size -- small enough to be portable, but not too small that you can barely hold it. It was really easy to hook up to my computer and browse right to the pictures (I didn't use the included software, I used Paint Shop Pro).Overall, I would only buy this camera used if you were looking for an extremely cheap digital camera, or you want to get one for your kid, who will simply enjoy the fact that they can take pictures and see them. If you're looking for a better quality camera though, my next purchase was the Kodak EasyShare Z730 and I heartily recommend it over this one.
Great camera. Has excellent resolution.Has all the features and a perfect camera for the price.
Setup was very easy. The five disc changer is great. If you have a tv room the size of a bedroom this will be a fine system for you. The only draw back is the length of the back speaker wires. They really need to be longer. Easy to fix but it would be better to have it come that way.
I bought the 2008 North America map update from Garmin for my Garmin StreetPilot GPS in August and was never able to install it. I kept getting an error message "The product key you have entered has already been assigned to a different Garmin GPS" The 8-digit "product key code" on the sticker which came with the disc was evidently not enough to unlock the disk. After 5 calls to customer service and 4 emails they finally acknowledge that they sent me the wrong disk - it had been assigned to 3 different unlock codes, so the maps could not be unlocked and loaded onto my GPS. This is another example of software protection run amok. It took 3 calls to customer service before they even gave me the 25 digit unlock code. If they are so concerned about security, they should send someone out to my house to load the new maps. Each time I called customer service, I had to wait on hold for 30-45 minutes to speak to a representative only to be told that they need to transfer me to the software division which was another 20-30 minute wait. The tech support in software has no direct line so each call took over 1 hour. When I sent a detailed email message to their customer support, I got an email telling me to call the 800 number. I am NEVER buying another Garmin device. I will wait until Apple makes a GPS.
Does what it is meant to do. Keeps strap from digging into my shoulder during rides. Definitely recommend this pad
I shoot raw, and it would not be unusual to have to transfer 2 GB of data. my generic usb reader with a highspeed 100x compact flash, would transfer at 2.9mb/sec. This does at 11. For 2gb of information, its the difference between 11.5 minutes vs 3 minutes. Well worth it to me.
This is Leica/Minox' most successful classic miniature camera, if only from the aesthetic point of view. Most of its other offerings, like the miniature Leica M3s, have an unsightly bulge at the rear of the camera body to incorporate the required battery. The Rollei design manages to incorporate the battery entirely within the vastly shrunken camera body.External detailing is well done, although as with the Leica miniatures, most of the controls are nonfunctional. A cute (or annoying, depending on your point of view) feature is the requirement to crank the "film advance" lever between each shot.Sadly, the camera's photos fall just under the "edge of usable". Although advertised as having a 2 megapixel sensor, its actual resolution is only 1.4 megapixels (1200 x 1200). The images are distinctly fuzzy, and the camera's tiny backlit LCD is too dim and grainy to be usuable, even indoors where there's not enough light for this flashless camera to operate in any case.That said, the camera is still an attractive functional toy, and the image quality can be greatly improved by some minor fiddling with almost any image editor. I used iPhoto's controls to sharpen the image and adjust the brightness and contrast, which made a huge difference in the image quality.It's a little disappointing: I'm sure Leica could have used a better quality sensor and lens to produce a miniature camera with much better image quality.
USE IT CONTINOUSLY . HOWEVER IF YOU NEED TO CHARGE YOUR IPOD YOU HAVE TO UNPLUG THIS FIRST. ONLY DRAWBACK THAT I CAN SEE BUT ON THE OTHER SIDE YOU DON'T NEED TO PUT STUPID BATTERYS INTO IT. ITS PLUG AND PLAY AND EXTREMELY SIMPLE TO USE AND LOOKS TIDY AND SIGNAL IS THE THE STRONGEST ON 88.1 DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE AND THE RADIO SIGNALS AROUND YOU.
Tried to charge it. But it does not work at all. The charging light went on for less than 5 seconds and remained off thereafter. Kept the charger and batter on power outlet over the night, hoping to charge it properly. It was not charged at all.
I ordered the Dell PC adapter making sure it is the right model. I received the wrong adapter that is not compatible with my laptop and the invoice has the right adapter on it. I have emailed customer service several times and have yet to hear anything about it. I would like to get a new, right adapter but customer service is not responding. This is the worst service I have ever had.
I bought this to replace one I have used for many years. It's comfortable and easy to use for phone calls without having to hold the phone.
This unit was easy to install. Now, my Roadmate 760 gets live traffic updates. In addition to being able to see roadwork, accidents, and other impediments on the map, the routing will adjust for them. It seems that the estimated travel time is more accurate now as well.An unexpected benefit of this kit was the software upgrade that came with it. Several roads near us were always spoken by their less common names (e.g. "V-62") instead of the primary names (e.g. "Quentin Road"). Now, the unit speaks the more common names of these roads. Maps were not updated, though. They are still quite old.
This is my first zoom binocular. Having looked around in search of a nice binocular, I finally ordered this over the other leading brands, particularly for the price, features and size. I am very impressed by what I got. The binocular is smaller than I expected, so easy to carry around. It has a nice strap and case. It appears to be very durable. I like the option of being able to zoom in and out. Still have to find out the function of the button though... Overall this is an excellent purchase.
Purchased a memory stick conversion for a Sony Mavica floppy disc camera. Received quickly, well packaged and in new condition. It works just as advertised and I am very happy with it and the provider on eBay.
Garmin c580 is a very good GPS and because it comes with MSN Direct receiver (with 1 year of service included) it has the best value among other GPS devices. It is a bit bulky but it's not huge. One benefit of a larger size is that you will have two speakers which should be more powerful than speakers in "flat" GPS.It is an older device but you can install the newest maps on it for free once you get it(Map Update 2009 as of this writing). During the activation of MSN Direct account, you will have an option to get 6 additional months of service for $10, giving you 18 months of MSN Direct in total. MSN Direct in itself doesn't really add that much to the unit but I'm not disappointed because I didn't really expect anything from it. Considering that it will cost you $10 for 18 months (or $0 for 12), it's OK. The most useful thing of MSN Direct is weather forecast. Traffic is not current and not all major roads are covered. Traffic status is not overlayed on the navigation screen, you need to go to a special section (MSN>Traffic) to see an overview of traffic conditions in your area. There is, however, an option to avoid traffic in GPS setup. Gas prices are also quite delayed and names of gas stations are almost never available (there's an option to navigate to a selected gas station.) Movie times seem to be ok and seem to be current.Overall, c580 will give you a good GPS device with most current maps for a low price. You also get MSN Direct with the receiver included.I chose c580 because I wanted to get good routing and maps (Garmin) and didn't want to pay a lot. I also wanted to play around with MSN Direct and with other Garmins I'd have to spend additional $150 to get a receiver which comes for free with c580. I would also recommend getting a dashboard mount:Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for N&uuml;vi Series and StreetPilot I Series, C530, C550 and C580 GPS Navigators.
My RCA reciever did not last a year, the charge for replacement was $75--I decided to buy another brand.
I purchased one of the VXA-3000's and the screen would not work right out of the box. I sent the unit to the Service Center in LA that was in the manual and on the webpage. The first time they sent it back to me because the sales receipt wasn't the one they wanted. I sent it back the second time on 23 April and have a sign receipt that they got it. I have called 10 times and either get the answering service or an answering machine that is full. I have email their Customer Service email address and the email comes back as a no longer active email address. Don't know what to do short of going to small claims court.
I'm using the computer as a pfsense box. I bought a separate gb nic card and threw it in and it's worked well.
Nice looking, seemingly build of sturdy material, the multiple organizer pockets are well designed except for the laptop compartment a lot to be desired. Inadequate protection, lack of flexibility and ease of putting the laptop in the compartment. I got this case as a souvenir for my niece. Hope it does not scratch her brand new and sleek laptop, as reported by others. I expected more quality from Samsonite. "...Samsonite has truly secured a leadership position"; however, certainly not by this product.
I recently got one of these items, and they are a hot hot hot item. I connected all manner of devices to it - dvd player, laptop, and consoles. All had excellent visual quality, even when displayed on a wall with 100 inch diagonal equivalent image. The picture was extremely bright and vibrant, and it was visible even with lights on and such. This item will serve as the centerpiece of my new home theater setup. There are so many connections.... it's got some many features.... you would be well off to buy this, inexpensive as it is for a quality projector.
I was searching for the right FM transmitter for our mp3 players. While visiting my family, I learned that my brother recently bought the Monster RadioPlay for his IPod to use on his boat. It was simple to use and sounded great. I ordered one as soon as I arrived home. It sounds just as good in our car. I highly recommend this product.
Excellent clock.I have it outside by my hot tub.I have had other outdoor clocks out there. But they don't stand up to the winter cold. This clock keeps perfect time even when the temperture gets very cold.And I found the best price at [...]
Love this product. I have a manfrotto tripod which I really love but sometimes you just need a monopod especially when you can't afford the bulky tripod. This is a great product because it is self standing.
Widely spaced receptacles allows for the use of power bricks. What is lacks in style, it makes up or in functionality and brawn.
I cannot tell you how great this item is. You can charge using USB or plug in cord and after all this time is still in great condition.
I need a KVM switch to share between a PC and a Mac. My Belkin switch had died after only a few months, so I purchased a fairly expensive KVM swith that I thought would be the answer. It required that I change the PC's BIOS - definitely not possible with an employer's PC. I happened on some reviews of the IOGEAR, and purchased it. It is easy to use and connect, works flawlessly, and I'm hoping will last a long time. It's a good product at a good price.
We've had a Ceiva for about 6 months, and have loved it - my kids get up every morning and run in to see if we have new pictures, and to see the daily Disney scene. About a month ago, we had occasion to use our Ceiva in another way.My brother-on-law passed away suddenly, and we had a large memorial service. Along with the sadness, we wanted to have a way to think about some of the happy times in his life -- our Ceiva came to mind. We loaded the Ceiva with pictures from his life -- from childhood up thru the past few weeks - and had it on the table outside the chapel as his friends and family came in. People just stood in front of the Ceiva and oohed and aahed and occasionally, cried -- it was an incredible way to share our memories and talk about good times we'd had with him. Thank you-- this is a great product.
This machine is of very poor quality, and I would not recommend purchasing it.
I thought I was ordering the pneumatic post and what I got was the ring which i didn't need. It cost almost as much to send back as it did to order it. Very disapointed.
The speaker connection was all messed up, so it made a horrible skipping sound. Unfortunately I was unable to return it. Sad. Sound was kind of tinny, but I could have lived with that, I think.
Needed to hook up a new computer to an old embroidery machine. Found this 25 pin to 9 pin adapter at Amazon.com. Arrived in a timely manner, does what it's suppose to.Thankyou
This bag arrived and the zipper was defective so I never really got to look inside, but it had a strange lip under the zipper which looked like it made it difficult to actually get into the bag with any ease. It did have several compartments which are handy, but the overall item was a bust. I bought another one at Circuit City and found it convenient to actually inspect the bag for easy use.
At a nice Hosa price, these 12-gauge cables are as mighty as you could possibly desire -- I am telling you, you could stretch these across Niagara Falls and walk over them safely. The jumbo end-sleeves screw on/off, so if, say, an elephant came to your gig and tripped over the cable, repairs are easy to make. With modest care (don't put them in the washing machine just because you spilled beer on them), these cables truly should last a lifetime -- and we're not talking dog-years here....
This is a nice camera with a super display. I've had this for just a few weeks and have already used many of its features like different shot modes and time-lapse movie mode. The battery lasted a whole day at Sea World. So far, the only downside is the night shots in both auto shot mode and night mode; but I suspect that is true with most digital cameras. I can't give it a 5 because it's not perfect, but it is a solid 4.
I paid very little for this unit. For this price I like it:love d-link configuration interface - it has more optionsthan Linksys or SMC - especially cute ones are for portforwarding and virtual servers. You have two Linux boxesat them and you want to ssh to both of them? No problem!Forward port 22 to one of them and some higher port to theother one. Haven;t used it for a long time so I couldnot tell about stability. If you get it as cheap as I got -for half the price of d-link 900AP - this is a good buy.
I realize that this gadget is largely outdated, being replaced by flash drives. But since it's still on the market, it needs some less than stellar reviews to counterbalance the more positive ones. For several years I've owned the external Zip 250 drive, part no. 30363601, assembled in Malaysia. It's only lightly used, but recently, in the middle of a project, it stopped being recognized by my Mac software (OS 10.4.11). It just makes clicking sounds and/or spins for extended periods of time. Its icon does not appear on my monitor screen. So I can't get at the contents of the disks I've recorded with it.A repair suggestion found on the Internet notes that repair requires removing the plastic cover of the Zip drive by pushing a pin into each of four tiny holes in the cover to release some corner tabs. This requires a very thin pin and some work, but the tabs do release. However, once inside, you find the mechanism is still protected by a steel cover. There seems no easy way to remove it.And I've been unable to snap the tabs back into place, so the cover is basically not replaceable by impatient users. The problem is that whatever its electronic or mechanical shortcomings, this device also suffers from aesthetic fussiness. The plastic cover(s) appear to be in about four pieces designed to be snapped together very carefully, like a 3-D jigsaw puzzle. My usual approach to this sort of obstructionism in design is to snap off all the ditzy little tabs (those that haven't already popped off), slap the box back together as well as possible, and tape it up. Obviously this device, like almost all electronic units, should be housed in a two-part, rectangular box with three or four screws holding it together.
Worst intallation process of any music player device ever.Can't deactivate the auto sync process so you can't control what music is transferred to device. When you connect, your entire library syncs automtically. Froze 3 times on syncing and then would not recognize the device upon reconnection.The selection of songs was good on the Marketplace but the Zune player interface is confusing and the layout unappealing.I am returning my Zune as Zune as possible to Best Buy.
I received the Switch very quickly from Electronic Direct after a problem with another company. They are wonderful to work with and I will purchase from them again
these are a great value. good sound reproduction, nice slick look. they don't take up much room. amazon got them to me quickly as well.
This is so cool! it has the best wake up alarm ever! I love this clock. The only reason I could not give it 5 stars is because even with the manual the controls are hard to figure out, but with practice it is an awesome clock.
Got this TV last July 2003 and have been enjoying it. The picture and sound quality is more than what I expected. I used to own a 27&quot; Zenith and there is just no comparison. I'm recommending this product to everyone. It's worth it.
at first this was awesome and worked really well to replace my original remote. now it devours batteries: cheap ones and expensive ones
I found this lens disappointing in it's usefulness. I find my Canon 60mm macro lens a far more useful, versatile and flexible lens.
I ordered this armband on a Sunday night (Easter) and received it in the mail the following Wednesday - Regular shipping costs! I was thrilled to say the least - Product is just as described and fits my 4th Gen iPod perfectly.The best part is the price - If you've ever looked at the Apple or Belkin brands, their prices are SO much higher for a product of equal (or in some cases lesser) quality.Very highly recommended product and seller!
I got my first headset three years ago and it worked so well! Good sound, comfortable, easy to install. I used it to listen to music, use skype, and never had a problem. It survived moving to and from my dorm, falling numerous times off of my desk, and getting tangled. So when it finally died, I decided to get the same brand. Unfortunately, something must have happened in those three years because my second headset just broke after 3 weeks. I was even extra careful with it this time after reading the reviews about delicate wires. I noticed that a lot of the 4 and 5 star reviews are actually from a few years ago. The newer versions seems to be breaking like crazy. I've decided to go with a different brand, hopefully it will be better.
Works great and has a nice bag to keep it in. I wish i got lens cleaner with it because I dropped it on the ground and got dirt in side. It did not break. Glad I got it.
This gives you extra points at a discount to avoid paying full price for the points thru xbox or microsoft.
For the price, these have to be the greatest headphones that I've ever owned. Compared to similarly priced headphones, the sound is verfy clear because of the over-ear padding. My only complaint is that the pads wear more quickly than I would've liked, but if that is the one downfall of these, then their quality obviously speeks for themselves.
The price was right, so far it has worked fine, fills the need I had for a mobile charger for A camera that I really like
I just needed a really cheap lattop to use around home for internet access leveraging its wireless capabilities, so I went to Wal*Mart and got the ACER Aspire 3680 (I believe that Wal*Mart is the only one that carries it; $368.00). It is a great laptop for online useage but as soon as you needed a "little more", with only 512MB RAM, it started to show its limitations. So I decided to invest a little more on the laptop and got this 512MB; and let me tell you something... I am getting all the old good benefits plus a much greater speed in processing, downloading and uploading data and picture files. For less than $500 I got a great laptop that now everybody in the family uses; definitely worthy.
Keeping this brief, let me just say that I previously had a high opinion of LaCie external HD's. We purchased six 250 GB units for our office, and were quite happy with the aesthetic and the fuctionality...for just under 2 years.Then one unit crashed with no warning....reduced to a clicking, completely non-functional paperweight...Diskwarrior, data-rescue, and a host of other tools failed to reclaim any of our lost data. The drive was toast. In the past 6 months (now about 2 years since purchase), we've had THREE other LaCie HD's fail. None were recoverable in-house, so they were taken to a data-recovery firm to see what they could do.We were informed that the LaCie d2 product line is notorious for without warning failures, due use of substandard capacitors in the internal power supply circuitry, and the drives typically suffered from overheating as well due to the lack of a fan of any sort. These two factors combined, leads to the high rate of failure with the d2 series of LaCie external hard-drives.We have replaced all of our LaCie HD's with another vendors raid-mirroring products, as our experience with LaCie has cost us business, a lot of money, and driven us crazy wondering if we were ever going to recover our data.To the people that love their LaCie d2 drives, all I can say...is just wait until you have your first drive failure, then update your review with your new thoughts. We have owned many different brands of HD's over the years, and I can realistically say, with typical HD lifespan being an average of 5 years, I am not at all impressed with the LaCie d2 HD's.
I absolutely adore this record player, which was given to me as a birthday gift. It's perfect for my needs, which are simple: user-friendly record playing. The record player has some neat features along with some limitations and quirks, and I think that these details might be helpful to others considering the purchase.This review is written primarily for those who aren't familiar with record players, but there's some information at the very end about the record player's limitations which anyone might find helpful.The record player has a DJ-style straight arm (rather than the S-shaped tone arm better suited to pure listening), but it is definitely not a DJ turntable. It is belt-driven (rather than direct driven) and plays 33s and 45s (but not 78s). It does not have a pitch adjuster.The turntable comes with a pre-installed needle, a pre-installed dust cover, a slipmat, a built-in pre-amp, an adapter for 45s, and a belt that you install yourself. The process for installing the belt is simple, but for heaven's sake, read the directions before putting anything together. My boyfriend and I didn't, and as a result the installation process was a little more complicated than it needed to be.The pre-installed needle comes with a clear plastic cap of sorts that protects the needle during transit. It's very important to remember to flip up the cap before playing a record so that you don't scratch it with the cap plastic.The record player has its own built-in preamp, but you can also use an external pre-amp if you prefer (this is a great feature). Underneath the record platter is a switch that toggles between the built-in pre-amp and the external pre-amp. If you're not getting any sound, remove the slipmat, rotate the platter until you can see the switch through the platter holes, and flip the switch.Please note that the turntable outputs to phono only and does not have speakers. It needs to be connected directly to the speakers themselves (in the unlikely event that your speakers accept a phono input) or, more likely, to a receiver of some sort which in turn is connected to speakers. Confusing? Here's a diagram of sorts:Record Player > Optional Pre-Amp > Receiver > SpeakersI happen to use an external pre-amp (the ART DJ Pre II Phono Preamp), followed by a female phono to male 3.5 mm headphone jack converter, which is then connected to my computer, which I use as my receiver. (My apartment is way too small for a dedicated receiver AND my desktop computer.) My computer sound settings are adjusted to allow pass-through, which is another thing to keep in mind if you plan to use this set up.One thing I haven't expounded upon much yet is the fact this record player puts out pure analog sound. It's possible to convert it to digital at almost any stage between the record player and the speakers, making this player very versatile, but I like that I can listen to my records exactly as they are without any digital interference. I realize that outputting through my computer sound card makes this completely irrelevant in my current set up, but this is a feature which will become very important when I convert to a dedicated receiver with phono capabilities.Once you're wired for sound, the turntable is super easy to use. Place a record, press the "Start" button, and the record player does the rest. When you're done playing the record, press the "Stop" button, and, again, the record player does the rest.If you happen to want to place the needle at a particular track, there's no need to risk scratching the record by picking up and setting down the needle yourself. Instead, press the "Up / Down" toggle button to lift up the needle, move the needle to the location you want, and then press the "Up / Down" toggle button to set down the needle.As far as I'm concerned, this record player has only one limitation. At about 2/3 or 3/4 of the way through an older record, the angle of the straight arm creates resistance which slows the turntable speed, thus creating variations in pitch. Please note that this is only an issue with older records. Newer (180 g) records have deeper grooves which make this a non-issue.Eventually, I'll invest in a top-of-the-line pure listening record player which has an S-shaped tone arm, but honestly I love this record player so much that I'll require any future turntable of mine to have very similar features.TL / DR: awesome pure listening turntable which has some quirks during the set up process that might confuse first-time turntable owners. The straight arm compromises the sound quality of some older records at a particular point in playback, but overall this record player is solid and I highly recommend it.
Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel CoffeemakerAfter all the wonderful reviews, I was disappointed in this product. Perhaps mine was defective, but the coffee took double the brew time stated. It also had a terrible metallic taste. The coffee was and stayed very hot, too bad it tasted awful. I am sending it back and will keep looking!
I have no complaints about these headphones. I've had better and worse and these get the job done which is all I was looking for. A pair of nice headphones that I could use on my computer.
These are well built and solid. My one piece of advice would be to make sure there's space on whatever you're connecting - I tried to use these for power to an amp and the ring was too wide AND too thick. The rings are close to a half inch wide and 3/16ths thick so make sure they'll fit.
Installing the iTrip is trivial. All you need to do is load a playlist with channel information via Import into iTunes, sync your iPod, and plug the iTrip into the headphone jack, and off you go. No need to read the manual (I thought...)Problem is, first time I tried it (using the default FM frequency), the sound quality was lousy, full of static. I was ready to send it back when I re-read the manual and discovered the following sentence &quot;Set the volume on your iPod to 50 - 80%&quot;.So it was back to the car, volume set to about 80%, and guess what? Nice sound quality! Not excellent, but certainly not any worse than any of the major channels in the Boston area.So what's not so great about the iTrip? Changing channels is a bit awkward as it requires selecting a new &quot;song&quot; from the iTrip playlist.And what about RDS information? You know, the song title/singer/station info that many channels transmit and can be displayed by many car radios. I assume the way the iTrip works it is impossible for it to get song information from the iPod, but wouldn't it be nice....
Don't have a lot to say on this product. It works like it is suppose to. quality is good. I am happy with my purchase
I thought this camera would be a good value for use in video conferencing between my daughter and her grandparents. Unfortunately, I found the software fraught with problems. First, on install, the driver software refused to recognize the camera microphone. Several reboots and re-installations eventually resolved the issue. When I downloaded the latest driver from Microsoft, I found the install routine trips an exception in the .Net framework, thereby preventing me from using the latest drivers. The final nail came when the camera microphone showed itself apparently incompatible with AOL IM (the video worked, but no audio). This was with the latest version of AOL IM. I finally returned the camera in disgust.The camera was installed on an XP machine that is maintained current with patches and updates, and has no unusual modifications or software running in the background.
I purchased my IPOD Shuffle in May and loved it for the first month. It worked fine with no problems - until my hard drive crashed in June. Since then, I have had nothing but nightmares with my IPOD. Every time I want to add a song, sync it or even charge it on the base, I have to "restore" the IPOD (as my computer will not recognize the IPOD without ITunes open - and ITunes will not recognize it to charge it without restoring). I've tried Apple's help information, but nothing seems to work and I was told it was not their problem since I did not deauthorize my old hard drive before it crashed (if only the hard drive had given me warning). I cannot disconnect the old drive as a user since it is no longer functioning. All I could do was restore the IPOD and create another authorized account, which only half worked. I've spent over four hours tonight trying to load about 50 songs and only ten have gone on. It's definitely not worth the hassle and there is little support if your computer crashes. I'm very disappointed in a product that is supposed to be so excellent. It's not worth the money when other systems out there will give you more for your money and are more flexible when your system has an issue.
It'll seem nice, in the beginning, but it will easily break on you after a month or two. It has a ton of bugs and glitches in it and the hardware and wiring inside it is really shoddy. You should avoid most any products made by Coby, altogether. They are one of the cheapest electronics companies in the world. EVERYTHING they make, from Mp3 players and earphones, to televisions, breaks almost right away.
I use this unit to angle my softbox and sb-600 combination, and it does exactly what I need it to do securely! I never have to worry about my set up losing it's position, it is strong enough to hold every angle that I need it to.I am VERY happy with this purchase.
I have owned the Toshiba Satellite P205-S6237 for three years and still love it. This is the first computer I have ever owned that has not failed on me or has had to go to the pc doc. This is not an ultra-portable as I believe its weight is around 7 Lbs. Not the heaviest of laptops but not the lightest. I have an Acer Timeline and it is about half the weight. The Toshiba would make a great home laptop for someone who wants occasional portability. I still lug mine around when I need to. I really love everything about the Toshiba. Like another reviwer said, two of the USB ports are up front on the right side which isn't ideal but it's not that bad. There is still a total of four and I have never had to use all of them. The screen is great, better than some of my TV's and the sound is surprisingly loud and clear. The keyboard has a little flex in it but that might just be because it is three years old and about 500 essays later! I don not remember if it did this when it was new. Also, to be fair, the battery is not that great, I think at full power with no energy conservation on, it will go an hour. I have never tried running it in max battery mode. Still not that bad for three years old. It has been a great computer. Overall I still have to give it five stars because it has been a great reliable laptop.
this is a good phone, it does not get the full 4 hours of usage without being recharged, but the clarity makes up for it
These cables work great and they're HDMI 1.3 compatible. I connected my PS3 and XBOX 360 to my HDTV and both show a 1080p signal.The seller somehow managed to sell them under different categories and description which means different prices. I ordered mine from "Abacus24-7" and they're good in delivery.Again, some of those sellers somehow market the same product with different prices of descriptions and we think some of those are better but in reality you buy the same cable at the end of the day but with one low and one high price.Also, shipping is so expensive with this seller as they packaged 7 different cables inside ONE FLAT RATE USPS ENVELOPE and charged me $20+ for shipping while the flat rate envelope is only $4+. They make more money on shipping than on the product itself.
On July 22, this product will take a significant price drop, but if you can't wait, it is an awesome Processor.
I got this case for my 16-35 f2.8 LII USM lens ... i fits really nice in it ... with place for the hood too.if you go with the smaller bag for the same lens ... it wont fit.for the bag it self, the quality of the construction is really good. i am not sure if it is weather sealed or not ... but will it defiantly stop the normal drops of water.size was an issue ... cuz i thought it will be relatively small ... but for me it is really big ...apart from the size ... i would have given it 5 stars ...
Amazon.com is the ONLY place I could find a NEW sony Clie to replace one that was just plain worn out. The transaction could not have been eaiser. Thank you Amazon
I selected this tripod after reading many positive reviews on Amazon for Monfrotto 3021BPRO (replaced by 055XPROB). One thing that I noticed right away after getting it out of the box was how well it is made and how sturdy it is. The legs require a little effort to adjust the spread angle but that extra friction built into the tripod ensures that they will not move easily once set. I found all the levers and adjustments to be well designed and easy to use. For the size and quality of the tripod it is fairly light at about 4 lbs. I selected this one over 055XPROB to shave a little over one pound of weight but it is still capable of handling 11 lbs of equipment weight.
I absolutly Love this product! It is, in my opinion, the best you can buy for the money! And the ink is very reasonable too!
I bought the cute Pink and White Version at Target and the sound quality is good but it could be better cause it doesn't stick to your ears. The cord is the problem. It is made of a thin rubber covering that wears of and you can see the wires. I take care of it but I guess if it bends to much in one place it tears.Buy at your own risk, if you can care for them better I suppose.I am done with Sony Products. They are just a brand. I have other Sony things that just don't work right.
Executive Summary: Good, sturdy camera case to protect camera from falls when camera is inside the case.Details:I bought this for the camera we use at work. Since we are taking kids on tours and holding events, we wanted something sturdy. This works.There is a pocket on the inside to hold a battery and another card. The camera is strapped in by a velcro strap. The case isn't that big, but it's bigger than the leather cases I have seen. The material is medium hard, kind of like a harder than a stiff neoprene computer sleeve, but not as hard as metal. If you threw it in a backpack, it would be fine.The little carabiner seems useful too.
I would LOVE to do a video review of this one, just to prove my point, but you would never be able to tell what I was saying!I purchased my first webcam back in 1998. It was a different brand, and it was more advanced, technically, than this one. Considering how far digital imaging has come, I am disappointed and annoyed that the quality of this cam is so sub-par. I paid more for it at a physical store than it's for sale here at Amazon, but even at $32, it's too much for what you're getting.The pluses are that it's easy to set up, the audio seems to be passable, and the cam itself is small and light enough to not need constant readjustment.The negatives are everything else. Why buy a cam? To broadcast your likeness - maybe in video. The quality is so bad on this cam that it simply isn't possible. Still shots are worse than my LG camera phone. Video is terrible and, again, worse than my LG camera phone.Will be uploading an actual still shot, just to demonstrate lack of quality.
The little wrist bands supplied with lightweight cameras seem to ensure that the whole thing will slide off your hand. So I was looking for a neck strap for better security. I had a 10% off coupon from Olympus for this item in its accessories store, but Amazon still had a better price. I got the neck strap I needed, and for a little more money, a spare battery and case. Some have complained about the strap being too long. But really, a camera can swing outward from a strap of any type or length. If you have a shirt pocket, your camera can fit in there while still being secured around your neck (and the strap is long enough that you won't choke yourself). You might even be able to tuck the camera into your chest between two buttonholes, if you momentarily need it to be stabilized. The neck chain seems to be of good-quality, It's closely woven and non-snag.
This is a perfectly usable ac adapter for your Pepper Pad. (hence the 5 star rating)However, it does not work with the Pepper Pad 3 (the most recent model as of this writing.) Amazon lists this is a "better together" item with the Pepper Pad 3, but they really shouldn't have, because it is not compatible.
I love this bag! Very easy to use and carry around. You can hold it or carry it around your shoulder. You can also put some of your notebooks, pens, and other items. You can also put your cell phone on the side. The only downside is that it is not good with rain. So you have to extra protect your laptop when it rains. Overall, great product!
Amazon cancelled my order with the ridiculous reason too.Your credit is ZERO to me now~Liar!
I have owned Apple iPod docks before and this one is basically the same but it only fits the 2nd Gen Nanos. It is somewhat difficult to remove the iPod from the dock because it locks in there pretty good. Its very small, about 1/3 the size of of the Universal Dock. I recommend this if you connect your Nano to a stereo system but if you just plan on using it for charinging or connecting to a computer then it is somewhat useless. I would actually recommend the Apple Universal iPod Dock over this one because it is only slightly more expensive and it can be used for every iPod model (with included dock adapters).
This cards is the speediest I've had yet and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. In fact, I plan to!
this was a birthday present for my grandson and he loves it, says it is easy to use and he is 12
This amazing new product literally changed my life. As a parent, I carry it around with me all the time, because you never know when you might want to capture a cute, funny moment. It's the size of an iPod, so I can easily pull it out to shoot videos of my baby on a moment's notice. It turns on and starts recording in an instant, zooms in & out, and shoots very high-quality video.The best part is how easy it is to share videos via the web. The camcorder has a USB arm that pops right up and can be inserted directly into your computer. You don't even have to install software because it all runs right off of this nifty little device. Once you open the interface, you can email videos privately to family and friends, which is a great way to stay connected.I've also edited videos, added music and posted my footage directly to YouTube right off the camcorder. It has a cool way to make musical montages by combining mutlple clips into one highlight video.My Sony camcorder literally just sits in my clost because it's never accessible for unplanned moments. Also, trying to edit & email those videos was a nightmare. Now, I use my Flip Video camcorder instead. Because it's so easy to use, I've noticed that I now shoot video instead of photos a lot of the time. I honestly never knew video could be so much fun.A must buy.
Have had several pairs of these models along with the Etymotic ER6i...Right off the bat the E2c-n's have the 'appearance' of a richer lower end(more bass). I gave them 4 stars...if you want 5 then you will need to spend close to $500.By appearance I mean that you have to have the earphones inserted correctly or you won't get the right sound. It will take a couple of times to find your method of insertion. I prefer to insert the earphone with a anti-clockwise quarter turn. This helps the unit slip into your ear canal as it it designed. These go into the canal...don't get freaked out...this is how the earplug effect gives you the isolation. The wires should be pointing up with the wire hooking over your ear (like your glasses) and down your back. The ER6i's had a cool little clip that you could attach to your shoulder(or wherever you prefer to clip) Hooking the wire over the ear eliminates the cord noise that is associated with all of the isolating earphone designs.This style of earphone will offer fantastic sound isolation and operate on lower volume levels to give you your music like you have never experienced before. Just when you thought you knew your favorite song inside-out...you will hear details that will bring out a grin on your face.The ER6i's offered more sound isolation, but all-in-all I seem to prefer the E2c's. This is must have for airline travel. Muffle out the crying kids~ save your ears from the jet's roar. Experiment with the different ear insertions...foam works great as well as the smallest of the silicone inserts. You can also go to the local 'ear' doctor and he can make custom ear pieces that will fit better than OJ's gloves.
As an owner of Jornada 548 and Jornada 720 Pocket PCs and a Handspring Visor Prism I've had ample time to consider which of them is my favorite - and the Palm Vx wins.What I like - the small size, simplicity, razor sharp screen and ample memory.Specifics - this is the smallest of the PDAs I own and it's easy to slip into a shirt pocket. However, the feature I most like is the standard Palm applications, which do a few tasks well, and the wealth of third-party applications that can be easily downloaded. Compared to the Pocket PCs I own this and the size combine to make the Vx my favorite. Although this is the only PDA I own that has a monochrome screen the Vx is easier to read in all light conditions.Why choose a Vx? By any standard this model is obsolete, but is probably the best designed PDA on the market - especially if you want a Palm-powered PDA instead of the more complicated Pocket PC devices - because used ones are attractively priced and it makes an ideal entry-level PDA. It also may be the only PDA for many people because it is rich with functionality (appointments, calendar, phone list, etc.), and remains compatible with tens of thousands of readily available programs.
I bought these expecting them to work like my boyfriend's motorola 2 way radio but alas they were much fuzzier and didn't get the distance. just get the motorola ones, you'll be glad you don't have to deal with the frustration i had
Short version:Do not order this battery from Brilliant Store, order the one they are selling on this page:Super-Capacity Li-ion Battery For Apple A1175 MacBook Pro 15-inch series Laptop Notebook Main BatteryThey are the EXACT SAME BATTERY.Long version:I ordered this battery because I have been using a TruePower extended battery for over 2 years now with no downsides at all. But after some pretty heavy useage it's now getting pretty close to useless, so I was looking to order another one. What I got in the mail was a Dekcell battery, so I emailed Brilliant store and asked for an RMA thinking I had recieved the wrong item. It turns out that Amazon allows different vendors to post under the same item, even when they are not actually selling the same item that is posted. Brilliant Store is NOT selling a TruePower battery (Superb Choice might not either, I don't know), they are simply listing their $40 dekcell battery here at a marked up price. Personally, I think that's pretty scummy, but they were very honest about it when I asked what the difference was between the other battery and the one I had received after paying almost twice as much (i.e. no difference, same battery). So while I certainly don't approve of posting under an item that you aren't actually selling, (and which is listed at almost double your price), their customer service was very good. In the end, I was given a full refund of the difference between the two prices after 2 quick emails and one 5 minute phone conversation. I didn't even have to wait on hold. (I'm still reporting this to Amazon since this practice is pretty sketchy).As for the battery, I'm still breaking in the Dekcell, and will update this review if it fails on me, but so far so good. It lies flush with my computer case, locks in correctly, and has working indicator lights. My laptop accepts it and shows all of it's specs when I looked at "About This Mac". So far, the one star at the top is only for the fact that you can buy it under a different listing for 1/2 the price and get the same thing.
Overall I like the device. The sound quality is not as good as a headset, but it's clear enough for what I'm using it for (Skype). The mount is really geared to flat panels or laptops, I had to tape in down to my monitor. Other than that it's a good CAM, works well enough.
We bought this monitor/TV for our daughter to use with her Sony Vaio notebook in her dorm room. We thought it was great to have the TV included so there is one less thing in the room. It has by far the best quality display that we have seen on this type of monitor/TV, and we did a lot of shopping around before choosing this one. She can display one screen on the monitor (e.g., an internet source) while working on another screen on the notebook (e.g., a Word document), so it is a great set up. She can even add the distraction of a TV program by using the PIP function. It's really amazing.
Bought this unit to replace an existing router that was the same make/model. This unit was easy to set up and has worked flawlessly. I would buy again.
Hey Photographers! Confused by what density of ND to get? Thinking about "Black Glass" vs. 2x, 4x, etc. wondering if it will be too much or not enough? Don't want to stack filters for fear of cropping with a full frame? I found that this 64x is perfect as it give a high range for shooting in broad daylight, but not so dark that you cannot compose easily and accurately in Live View (Canon 60D and 5d Mk II). Lower light or you want shorter exposures? No problem - bump your ISO accordingly. If the world was made by B+W, it would work a lot better. Buy this.
this is the 3rd time in 6yrs im am looking at the mfc 210c printer,because i keep ink for this printer stocked up @ 44.00 per pack (overpriced)so i have 132.00 worthof new ink cartriges,what a waste now1)printer head failure after 4yrs (not worth fixing twice the repair cost then buying a new one2)hardware failure on 2nd printer after 1yr(unable to print see userguide)total support failure telling me i have to send it for repair which is twice the cost of the printer better to just throw in the garbage and buy a new onethis unit once in troubleshoot mode wont clear itself after unplugging AC cord as told by brother tech support
The StarTech "LP4 to 2 SATA Internal Power" cable provides two SATA power connectors from one standard PC power supply connector. I needed to install a second drive in my PC but was short on available power connections and this cable solved the problem. Both SATA power connectors are also long enough to reach anywhere in my midsized HP tower chassis.Highly Recommended!CFH
I want to read more about this world! (Assuming it's written by LMB!) Stayed up several hours past my usual bedtime devouring the last third because I couldn't put it down. Political intrigue, mystery, great characters, a believable religion, writing as good as any of her other books...True, there's no single character as fascinating as Miles Vorkosigan, but I found the five gods an equivalent interest, and Cazaril is very likeable and interesting. And I liked the titles of the rulers--they were clearly appropriate, while avoiding the associative baggage carried by &quot;prince,&quot; &quot;princess,&quot; etc. I highly recommend this!
Cable works as promised. But then again, what can go wrong with a cable? It works quite well. Thank you.
I don't know why you would pay so much more for a cable, these are way cheaper and work just as great. I use'm for my xbox.
I've just spent 3 hours helping someone connect an HP Deskjet 5650 to his year-old Dell laptop running Windows 2000, and after reading all the reviews on this site I see more than a few others have had setup complaints. It took over an hour on the phone to hp before the techie and I finally managed to get the drivers up and running, and none of the ancillary software is installed at all. It remains to be seen if this causes problems.Once installed, the actual printing is all you could ask for in a moderately priced machine--five stars, in fact. But it's anybody's guess whether you'll have no trouble at all or find yourself tearing your hair out. Caveat emptor!
Somethings work with it and others won't. You have to just keep trying different things to find out what does or dosen't. Fine for what I needed but am not entirely pleased. I expected everything to work, wrong. It is hit and miss in my book.
I purchased one of these for my D700 outfit two years ago. It really didn't get much use, and still looks like new, but now it's never going to be used again. On December 23, I was heading out to do a shoot with the bag over my shoulder as its designed to be. Without warning, the plastic buckle that is inexplicably part of the shoulder strap just let go, letting my gear drop about 3 feet to the deck below.One of my lenses has been damaged; I don't yet know what it will cost to repair. The local camera folks (Keeble & Shuchat in Palo Alto) weren't surprised by the failure... apparently LowePro has changed hands a couple of times since I bought my last shoulder bag from them, going on 20 years ago. They don't in any way represent the quality they used to.So, if you don't much care about random failures causing damage to your gear, this is an inexpensive shoulder bag. If, on the other hand, you are interested in protecting your substantial photo gear investment, look somewhere else. I just bought a Tamrac 612 (made in the USA, more substantial materials than some of their other models made overseas), and have high hopes for it. I'll never trust LowePro with any of my gear again.
Wasted 5 hours trying to make it to work capturing VHS signal, but the effort was just frustrating. The signals were just choppy and chequered. Tried both the AVI, MPEG format, checked the VCR Input box along with Pinnacle's 710 input source, checked that composite connections are selected in setup, searched website for resolutions, adjusted video graphic card acceleration as suggested, etc. My PC is a HP Duo Core Processor with 2 Gig DDR memory, and a 7,200 rpm 250G HD, so that should be more than sufficient processing power.Moreover, it kept freezing up the PC, so back to the store it went. This is one of the worst products I have purchased.
I purchased this item from my local store and I'm very satisfied with its quality.Of course, the sound quality cannot compete with HiFi systems, but for such a small speaker, the sound quality is really good. The frequency response is 150-20k, according to creative. So it is a little dry in the low freq range, as expected. Aside from that, the sound quality is very good. And it's not completely bassless as you might think.You can get the volume high enough for room of about 20 square meters with decent sound quality. But if you adjust the volume too high it'll become noisy.In a word, its sound quality is not top-notch. But for such a small speaker, it's much better than you'd expect. For a rough reference, its sound quality is about the same as what you can get for a pair of conventional speakers at the price range of around US$25.The best feature of this gadget may be its digitalized amplifier. Unlike conventional linear amplifer which will waste a lot of power, travelsound uses a digital amplifier. So the battery life is longer. Creative claims a set of four AAA alkline battery can last more than 30 hours, I didn't count the hours but I think the claim is quite reasonable.In a word, if you want music on the go, this is the one for you.
HI, I JUST BUY THIS PRODUCT, BUT I WOULD IKE TO KNOW IF THIS HDMI SWITCH, WORK WITH A PS3 AND A XBOX 360 ELITE...PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSIBLE
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I've had this camera for 3 years, it's been pretty lightly used. No problems whatsoever until today, when I got the dreaded "condensation error" message. After reading the doom and gloom in other reviews of this product, I was ready to throw it (and the $300 I paid for it) in the trash, until I saw the "fix" below for the condensation problem. IT WORKS! I had to do it a couple of times, but everything is working A-OK. If you get the error message, don't despair - just get out a couple of Q-Tips and you'll be back in business in 5 minutes! THANKS!!!!
Even though I already have a wonderful PB12 of 3+ years, I saw this at Best Buy for a hundred bucks as it has a broken grill. No problem there, 30 minute fix. My previous setup (N38II's, N26II's, S-CenterII and the PB12) was perfect. I couldn't do hardly any better without spending big bucks. I put my PB12 behind my seat, and set this up front where the PB12 was. To me, they sound the same (as I had the PB12 sitting on its side to be front firing), which was wonderful. Response is great into the 20Hz range, and it is crisp and clean. I have the crossover set at 100Hz, works great. If you see a good deal on one, don't hesitate to pick it up, you won't be dissapointed.
The lens was purchased by me as a gift for my daughter who is now a very keen photographer .She and I are delighted with the results,the weight and compactness.Her overall remark was I think this is a lens I will use more than 90% of the time.The images enlarge well with litttle if any loss of definition. EXCELLENT.
These sound terrible and are difficult to put in. The instructions (not I) say it's essential to form an airtight seal in the ear in order to hear the bass frequencies properly. I.e. shove the things in until they are snug like those foam earplugs you buy at concerts.Shoving ANY kind of earbud in deeper makes the bass sound deeper; but I don't think quality earphones would rely on this principle. Since I don't like to cram foam cylinders deep into my ear, and since the sound is still inferior to iPod standard earbuds, these have slid to back of my kitchen junk drawer.
My 4 yr old is always looking for headphones to plug into my wife's kindle to watch netfix for kids. problem is he usually finds earbuds that wind up never being found again after that. these teddy bear headphones are unmistakably his and can readily be found when needed.
This is actually my first battery charger, so I left a star available in case I see something better someday. But this unit performs as the manual suggests it will. Note: I have read that some of these come with charged batteries - with this Sony charger, the batteries must be charged before use which takes about 5 hours.
If you like minisdiscs, this is a good recorder. The earlier version 500 series had more features. I miss the headphone jack, but like the SF edit that allows me to raise the entire volume of the disc. Overall, a good purchase.
The price (...) was great. But the ink smells when it's wet. I don't remember the Epson-brand cartridges having this kind of smell.
I have the 30 and 80 GB iPods that my wife and I use at work each day, but they were a little too bulky to take to the gym or while in-line skating. So I decided to give the new shuffle a try. I have been very impressed. I was actually able to fit about 265 songs on to it after selecting the 128 conversion option that is included in iTunes for the shuffle and that is plenty for quite a long time of repeat free listening.I have used bikes, steppers, ellipticals, and lifted with just about every piece of equipment in the gym and this thing never gets in the way. I have even accidentally hit it with dumbbells a few times and it keeps on going without any problems.Also the headphones that come with it are a great length, I have had some in the past that are too long and get in the way and snag on things, but when I clip the shuffle on to my pants pocket, the cord is just the right length. I have both the silver, which I got before the colors were available, and the orange and I have not had any problems with either one. Apple did it again, I can't wait to see what they come up with next!
Very well designed trackball for people that prefer them. Only comes in right handed model. I have owned a few of these over the years, and the latest version seems to be made of lesser quality plastic so it doesn't have quite the feel that the older ones do.
I purchased this camera cover in 1997 and am just now needing to replace it! I traveled 12 months in Asia, lived in Japan where I took a ton of photos for 2 years, cycle toured 6 months with this case and just now it is starting to show holes along the lens crease at the very front.Basically, this bag rocks! It molds to your camera, is very fast to take off, is great for dropping your camera or throwing it in a backpack and keeps dust and what ever off the body. I can fit it in a purse as it is not baggy.I highly recommend purchasing this case!!
I bought a 3rd gen ipod used and it came with a sportsuit. I was really impressed with the case. When I bought a new 5th gen, getting the Sportsuit was a no brainer. Unfortunately, that was stolen out of the car. I got an 80g for Christmas, and the first thing I bought for it was a new Sportsuit Convertible. It fits great and has a bunch of really useful add ons.
This book, for all the publicity and hype, had nothing to remarkable to reccomend it. I was not struck by the writing, was bored and doubtful of the plot, and felt the strongest thing I got from it was the writer's self-congratulation.
The Zen stone is a mice inexpensive choice to combat the iPod Shuffle. Initial setup of the software is very simple and how creative set this MP3 player to act like a USB flash drive makes adding and removing songs and albums quite simple.The CD ripping software is quite nice and decently fast as well. I have yet to find a CD that it cannot find the Album info for - even my foreign music collection!
I had a Magellen for about 2.5 years, but when it stopped navigating properly, the folks at Magellan said I'd have to drop $275 to fix the processor. Considering I paid $1100 for it, I thought that was a lousy option. So I bought the c550 and am very happy with it. It is very accurate-even more so than my father's in-car unit he has in his Nissan Morano. My father and I recently went on a 180 mile trip (twice in a week) into rural Maryland, once while using my c550 and once in his vehicle. The c550 was able to get us to our destination as well as to some destinatins during side-trips without a hitch. The Nissan's unit, however, had difficulty not only getting us to our destination, but also in re-calculating routes when we changed course.Another nice feature is the points-of-interests that are preloaded. My Magellan had this, but the interface on the Garmin is much nicer and informative. And, with the built-in Bluetooth, you can make a call right from the Garmin. For instance, on a recent trip to Pittsburgh, my wife and I were looking for an Indian restaurant. I checked in the Garmin under cuisines and located several, all with distance displayed. I chose one then had the Garmin call to see if they were open as we were arriving into town late. They were and it worked out perfectly. We were also able to locate hotel accomodations as we were there unprepared. It saved for a lot of 411 info calls and anxiety for trying to find a place to stay in while in an unfamiliar area.The traffic feature is nice, but limited to big highways. While driving to Pittsburgh, it was fairly accurate in locating slow traffic. It was correct in one accident that we came upon as well as slow traffic due to construction. The unit comes with a free 6 month trial for the traffic feature, but will cost $60 a year thereafter. I'm not convinced this is a need as of yet.The bluetooth feature is very nice. It displays the caller's info. It will also link to your phone's address book allowing you to search from the Garmin for a contact. The calls come through clear on both ends. This feature is worth the difference in price IMHO.As you can see, I am very pleased with my Garmin to say the least. At the time, I thought the Magellan was the bomb, but I now know that I was definitely missing out.
I looked at several small photo albums and I wanted one with a very small binding, thin and very portable. This is the perfect carry-around showcase for your work.The cover is durable plastic so your work won't get damaged and the pages are easy to insert photos / cards into.
Excellent Memory card. Works and Performs far superior to any main stream market memeory on the block. You can't beat the price and who doesnt want to pay less and get more. I purchased this memeory card for my digital SLR and ended up buying more for my other cameras. Excellent card!
I choose this item because it is the only type memory card that my Cannon Sure Shot camera uses. THe memory cards was delivered to my address in excellent time and was just what I needed! Price was very good too.
when a camera shoots great fantastic pics, ther is no such thing as being dated, i buy older camera's they might not have all these frills of todays cameras which you might not use anyway, but these cameras are built better stronger and have better lenses even if their pixels are lower than today's cameras, i think they out perform them when it comes to quality pics, especially the panasonic lumix dmc fz line of cameras, is the most amazing! i collected all of them and i treat them as jewels.
This product was advertised to both charge and update older iPods. The charging function works great. Unfortunately, my iPod is too old (model MB562LL) to be updated using a firewire cable.
I purchased this camera for my daughter who is a photography major. The camera has many options for the professional photographer in addition to the ease of use for a occasional user. She was using it from the moment she opened the box. Only additional item I needed to buy was a memory card and I would suggest the bigger the better for this 10.1 MP camera. I also purchased a Canon camera bag which included a battery and filter. Very nice camera.
We use this label maker at work everyday. It has been good for a small business. We buy different sizes.
Just bought this pair of binoculars (10x50) and I am highly impressed by their clarity and ease of use. These Nikon binoculars totally blow Bushnells away! These have exit lenses (the lenses closest to the eyes) that are bigger than other binoculars I looked at, so they allow more light to get to the eyes, which makes for a much clearer view of very dim objects. The field of view is very wide, which makes it much easier to follow stuff. I got mine specifically for star gazing. Truth be told, I got them to view UFO activity up high in the sky a bit better. Here, at least, in North Texas, there is a huge amount of UFO activity. I can spot them zooming around, so far, every night, this summer. Away from the city lights. (They're more clearly visible just after sunset and within about 45 minutes before the glow of the sunrise, because the sun reflects on them, making the objects much easier to spot and track.) For that kind of observation these binoculars are excellent! (BTW, I'm not the only one that can see them! They're up there, and they are real! And those crafts are most certainly not ours!)
After a few uses the charger came apart at the seams and when I put it back together, one side did not work. Guess I should have taped it first...
It arrived on-time and works great with my amp. It was a problem finding a place to put it but it fit well in my ash tray (I recommend it be installed in your ash tray).
One word - don't. I use this, like most, for a multiple purpose office machine. I have barely had the product one year and it's toast. I spent over 45 mins (not exaggerating) online with the "support" staff to find out that they won't even tell you what is wrong if it is 10 mins out of warranty -- and you won't find that out until 44 mins into the call.If you are looking for a reliable machine with good quality printing, keep looking - this is not a company that stands behind it's products. I've been burnt twice now with HP products and support service, never again.
Not genuine HP as shown on the image. It is a 3rd party part which comes in really poor packaging.
I would have preferred a way to mount the speakers to the ceiling horizontally. Otherwise, they sound great and are easy to install.
The product shipped quickly and was just what was pictured and what I needed. It is definately OEM product at a good price.
This recorder is very sensitive and you don't need to sit in front of the lecture hall in order to get good sound. Excellent voice quality. However, I am concerned about the $300 price here. I paid about $120 from Best Buy last year. Must be an error here, as Amazon's prices are usually very competitive.
All the comments here are spot on. I found a much better unit called the 'digisnap' (made by harbortronics) which works better, both as a remote release (longer cable, no filter) and a timelapse controller (much faster interval -- 5 sec vs. 2 min). Skip the Nikon unit.
I returned this camera bag shortly after I received it because it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. The product itself is perfectly fine and does as it describes. It may be a bit small, but is not advertised to be a large camera bag. This bag is great for carrying and storing your camera and one or two lenses, but that is about it. What I was looking for was a bag that would allow me to easily access my camera and I found that in a different camera bag.
I love this camera! I haven't had a nice camera for years and am so glad I bought this one. It's great for beginners and veterans alike. The digital screen is huge compared to most other ones and the colors are amazing. This camera is going to keep me busy for a long time using all of the features.If you wondering if this is the camera for you--the best digital slr, yes, it is!
I agree with others that you need to make sure your negatives are cut to 5 shots. While these are great, it can be difficult to get the negatives out if needed. I found that a marker worked well with being able to push the negative out. This is also a positive as far as the negatives not being able to just slide out. I ended up buying two packages (still have about a third of a package left) for my 20 or so years of negatives. I love the space at the top of each page for labling. I was able to lable each page with multiple details.
It took a little bit of time to get the remote to work with my TV. My TV switches inputs by going to the input menu and moving down through the list of inputs and then selecting the desired input (rather than having an individual button for each input type). Because it can't find the correct input with the hit of a button, it slows down the response time in changing devices - it's basically a macro saying "input menu > down > down > down > down > select", and I watch it as it pulls up the menu and goes through the inputs. If I don't keep the remote pointed at the TV for about 15 seconds when switching devices or turning on the TV, it will not find the right input. But more importantly, about 20% of the time, it will still not get to the right input, and I will need to change it manually. Also in the 15 seconds while the TV is turning on and finding the correct input I can not turn down the volume if it is too loud. When the remote does work properly, I enjoy having it. I like the look of the LCD menu and simplicity of use for guests.
I bought this with the intention of using the mouse daily and the pen with less frequency, and that's held true so far. I use it with my laptop at home, and I have an older Wacom tablet for my PC at work.Mouse:If I had tried out the mouse first, I would have passed on it. Its paint coating started to chip off the sides after about a month of use, but more importantly, I find it ergonomically awkward. The settings for its speed/acceleration seem to make a big jump from one setting to the next, so it always feels either sluggish or out of control. Even the fact that the tablet is so much thicker than the average mouse pad throws me off and my wrist always seems a bit tense.Pen:I wrote down my office tablet's settings and duplicated them. While there are bound to be differences since it is an older tablet, an older driver, and I'm moving from a PC to a Mac, the exact same settings feel alarmingly different from one tablet to the other. I had to do a lot of guessing and checking over weeks of working to approximate the same settings to which I was already accustomed.Tablet:Design-wise, this is gorgeous, and the downward slope on the front edge is a bit more comfortable than those I've used in the past. I thought that the programable hot buttons were a great addition until I started to use the tablet; my left hand is busy picking out keyboard shortcuts, and my right is drawing, so those buttons just fall by the wayside. I've spoken to one colleague who swears by them, but aside from that individual, my thoughts are usually echoed back to me: they seemed like such a great idea, but I just don't use them.Overall:I still think that Wacom makes great products, and I ordinarily have glowing experiences with them. I dislike the mouse. The pen is very comfortable, but it surprised me how much trouble I experienced migrating from one tablet to another.
Not the cleanest install since it is a universal fit, but once the radio bezel is on you don't really see it anyways. I was a little disappointed in that the radio only seems to be oriented in the bottom slot (double din), whereas I was hoping to be able to orient it in the top slot as well (rotate the entire mount 180) - seems like a little work/fab would be required to do that.
This is a great Thermaltek CPU cooling solution, It looks really cool sooooo much cooler then the intel stock CPU fans, and it keeps my E8200 Wolfdale 2.6 GHz at 26C wile idling! witch is a very low temperature! it is kinda loud but it has more of a unique sound to it then those huge OCing Fans that sound like the fan you would put in ur room on a hot summer night. so overall a very good Cooling solution, and I strongly recommend it for overclocking. (PS im not sure what full load temps were but I am assuming they were about 36C)
Yeah, you need this thing. Unless you're only going to use your Nike+ sensor with Nike shoes.This velcro strap fits under your shoe laces and allows you to slip the sensor into it easily, then folds over to hold the NIKE+ sensor securely. It looks a little nerdy; but, hey that's not all bad.In order for the sensor to work properly it needs to be "Face Up". Because of the way the strap folds over, it's not immediately obvious which way to insert the sensor into the pouch. But, once you've done it a couple of times, it comes pretty naturally; hint, the image is wrong.
Amazing HDMI Cable! Works perfectly with my Xbox 360 and cable box. Great service and fast delivery!
I originally bought this for me but when my daughter saw this she wanted it, so she now has it.I ended up buying a different one because i liked the am/fm radio /alarm incorporated into the unit.the iH4 seems built well and is a little heavy but thats due to the massive speaker magnet which gives nice sound.Its easy to use and beats plugging in a charger cord and unplugging it by hand.PROS small sized,sounds good,can turn down or OFF brightness of display and leds.cons only one speaker(not stereo)no radio.
I was a little nervous about a home network. Besides sharing my internet connection, I need to be able to use it to telecommute using my company's VPN. I cabled it up and it worked. I've started with my main PC and a docking station for my laptop from work for now. I have a couple of Homeplug bridges to hook up so I can move around the house with the laptop, but I need to get a cross-over CAT-5 cable first. I didn't even have to put the CD in!
awesome power...can shake the walls even at volume 15 (goes upto 50!). you can actually feel the pressure waves...one of the best low cost audio systems i bought...
This Cable is the my best video cable yet! I use it for my PS3, the resolution is way better, never blurry or Lagging. Definitely a five star product in my opinion, for several reasons, The cable is good quality, gives good resolution and video quality, and never gives me any problems. This is something I recommend to anyone on amazon. This cable's price makes it a steal, too. If you read this review, try the cable for yourself. You'll love it.
The package was shipped DHL but was delivered to the US Postal Service for them to deliver to the work/business address. I lost the ability to track the package when it was delivered to the USPS. I have no faith in the USPS and if I would have known that is how they were going to ship it I would have paid more to have it not shipped threw them.
This aren't very special headphones, but they get the job done. They aren't very loud and they "leak" (people who don't have the headphones on can hear your music) more than I like. I usually only where them when I'm at home and I don't feel like blasting my musc because my roommates hate my taste of music....(lol). Its an "OK" buy-
This is the finest ethernet cable I have ever owned. It is made of excellent quality, works as advertised, and has the amazing "snagless" feature, which is a huge plus. It ensures that the cord doesn't lose it's ability to stay plugged in and secure. If you need an ethernet cable this is the one to go for, and if you have a cable at the moment and don't think you need a new one, still get this one.
I purchased a Samsung 1080P DLP TV and was using component video cables from my HD cable box. The picture was very good; however, I had researched that HDMI cables provided a better picture and sound quality. So, I purchased a HDMI cable and hooked it up. Wow! What a difference! The picture was good with component cables but was AMAZING with this HDMI cable. I would highly recommend using HDMI cables to replace your component cables if you have the option.
Other than it works fine for those who really need to know the exact dimensions they are W--6", L--6.750 and H--3.375...Not the 6x6x3 that is listed...I thought I would mention this because the extra length and height over the listed ones might make the difference on whether it would fit properly without modifications...
I was unanle to buy this case through Amazon.com (used dell.com), but this is a great camera case for the s400. I bought the s400 for its small sleek style, so I didn't want to buy a big bulky case to put it in. This leather cover (can't really call it a case because like others have said it holds NOTHING but the camera) is perfect for keeping the camera safe from scratches while in your pocket, purse, etc. I have a larger case that I use for storage that holds the camera (in the leather cover), the charger, extra memory cards, batteries, etc. I would really recommend this case to any one who buys the s400.
I don't see any reason to use external CD burners as apposed to internals. A few things to consider:1. Externals cost significantly more than internals.2. Externals are most often larger and heavier than internal (with a few exceptions) making them actually less portable.3. With externals, you need to carry wires around. Internals use standardized wires. Every computer has an IDE cable and a power cable from the power supply. Try asking your friends if they have a spare FireWire cable and AC adapter with the right voltage to hook up your CD-Burner with.4. Externals often require drive-specific windows drivers. With internals, windows uses it's standard IDE CD-ROM drives and recognizes the drive on boot-up. all you need to install is CD-Burning software.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT ... files generated have horribly out of sync audio and El Gato has no fix for it. Do your own research and you will find out that this product does not work as advertised.
This cable works fine and is of great quality, however, the jack has a unique molding and plastic piece that has made it difficult for me to remove, across the board. If you plan to install it and leave it, I can recommend it fully, but if you will use it to travel or it may need unplugged from time to time, try a different model with a different squeeze clip than this one has. I bought several lengths of this so please expect to see the same comments on all of the lengths I bought.
I only found out after I bought it that the 10.2 MP rating was only applicable when the camera was used with the lens set in wide angle form, the self timer never work properly, and the thing died on me unexpectedly after less than a years use. I had thought when I bought it that it was going to be a great little camera because it had a Lieca lens and the zoom range was excactly what I'd been looking for. But this was my first digital camera and I obviously made a poor choice.
What's your data worth? If it's not much you probably don't need to carry it with you. If it's actually valuable, then this drive is not for you.I had the 512 MB version of this drive and loved it for the first couple of months. Then the problems surfaced. The housing and keyring attachment on this drive are so flimsy you'll get maybe 3 months use before it falls apart. If you're lucky you'll notice as soon as it happens. If not, you'll just notice that the drive has fallen out of the housing somewhere, or else the housing has separated from your keychain.I'd recommend getting something more solid.
For those of you looking for a inexpensive hard drive, this is a great drive to use in my opinion! I bought this as a second hard drive in my computer since the original one is only 80 GB and so far in the six months I have been using it, not one problem. I am a mid level computer user in my opinion, so when I read that this was a "Bulk" hard drive, I knew that I would need to buy the cables seperate, not a problem for me at all, but some people will over look this. I started using it with Windows XP, not one problem at all, for about two months I have been using it with Windows 7 and not a problem at all there either. I have a dual boot system and this drive is the drive that now has Windows 7 on it. I bet it took about 10 minutes to install, but the formatting took about 30 minutes due to the size. Long story short, I have way more room now and I have not had one problem yet. I would recommend this drive to anyone, but for those of you out there who are not familiar with "Bulk" items, you will want to make sure that you buy the cables needed too.
It's a handy device to have. No more sweaty lap and no more suffocating system fan. It's sturdy but lightweight.
This is a great addition to a basic digital camera to take pictures in small areas. I am a Realtor, and I take interior and exterior pictures of homes. This lens allows me to take pictures capturing the whole room, not just the opposite wall. The lens needs a lip to grab (usually the shutter opening). Works well in day light, but so so at night.
Camcorder is Ok but it seems like the batteries go down to easy. Triedseveral batteries, but have the same results.
I am returning this product, it cuts off messages, the sound quality is terrible and is is pretty much useless!
One of the best in the price range. Amazing bass. Good midrange. Just be careful adjusting the headband when attached to your head because it can get loose.
The filter screwed perfectly into my lens, and if nothing else, it protects your lens from UV and the glass on the lens from fingerprints (very helpful if you have small children). As others noted, there are better filters, but this will do fine for most.
I used wirelss anti static bracelet before but it doesn't really work. I still get electric shot weird, guessing somewhere is leaking in my old place. And this gloves will defenitely block you from directly touching the component. It gets the job done well. I will recommend it.
This GPS is so good that if you purchase one you can be confident it will do everything it says and easily. I have owned numerous handheld gps's for marine use but never had one for my car. This is so user friendly and works much better and easier than the ones that I have used in Friends autos that are built in and 10 times more expensive. The MSN direct works ok and you get it for free for the first twelve months to see if you like it and renewals are cheap. The display and voice directions are easy to understand and the bluetooth for your hands free phone is a nice bonus.
I am going to return it as soon as I find my receipt. My camera does support product. I have a Cannon Rebel XT and I can not find a way to make this remote work. Love the idea of a remote, wished it worked withe my camera. laurie
I got this product a few years ago for christmas when I was about 10. I used the camera for awhile. I even used it to make a couple of great movies. The one thing that annoyed me was its lack of space. I do reccomend buying a regular digital camera along with it, because this is not made for vacation pics. This is a really great camera to make movies or music vids with! I reccomend it for makin movies.
Simple setup, even the mounting process is easy. I unpackaged it, set it on the floor and picked up 20+ digital channels on my first scan using the TV's built in tuner (yes, the tuner matters). Once mounted on my roof I picked up broadcast stations about 55 miles away, with over 30 total channels received (some duplicate).I live on the fringe of the 40 mile 'limit' of this antenna, about 38.5 miles from the HDTV broadcast towers. I bought an indoor TV Tuner device that used its body as a antenna and received zero channels. The only possible advantage is that I live at altitude, about 1000' higher than the nearest city with a pretty good line of sight (35+ miles) to the HD broadcast towers.I used common RG-6 cable I had laying around and have no regrets about the HD signal quality, it is noticeably better than my satellite provider's HD signal on a 720p TV.Easy to mount. Mounted to my roof with J-mount hardware and some extra lag bolts to secure it against strong winds. Second night we had 40+mph sustained winds and it was fine.Ran the direct line to a 4 way splitter and dropped some channels. Despite the internal amplifier, I plan to add a powered signal booster to see if I can recover those channels (and maybe pick up more).
I am always a Canon user and buy this one for my father who is Nikon user. So I tried this camera before giving it to my dad. It is a great camera, I should say. Color performance is much better than D100 and other Nikon camera. It gives you a solid feeling when holding it in hands. Very good materials.You won't regret it no matter you are canon person or nikon person. It gives you a lot of fun on photography.
bought this for use with phone appointments. Sound quality on both side is very good. Absolutely no complaints! I recommend purchasing.
We purchased a 50 inch model 50PFP5332D Plasma TV in Nov 07. That was 16 months ago. We are very happy with our purchase and the price was fantastic. Our research included Consumer Reports magazine which is a must when buying all big ticket items for your home.The picture is awesome teamed up with sattelite TV and surround sound system. No problem, I repeat NO PROBLEMS with our TV. Fantastic picure in light and dark conditions.If it is true that they have stopped making plasma TV's for the American marking we are truly sad. We wanted a 40 inch for another room because the TV has been so good.If I had to post a look out for comment, be prepared when buying any big Plasma or LCD TV for the heat they produce. 32 inch and below are not to bad. But bigger screens do make a area warmer. Combat this by mounting to a wall (made a big difference). Just make sure your wall can handle the weight.
This keyboard has a great touch and looks great with my black components. I always had problems seeing my keys at dusk or with dim lighting and this keyboard was just the answer. Most importantly, I first saw the exact same keyboard in a magazine and it cost twice what I paid at Amazon. I give it a big thumbs-up!!
So I order a "GE TL26530 Line Cord (50 Ft., White, 4-Conductor)" cable. And what do I get? I get a white telephone cable that's about fifty feet long. And what do I do? I plug it into stuff. And what does it do? It works. BAM. Secret panel.Good product.
This is a nice looking little radio - extremely compact. It worked fine on all bands, but the frequency calibration on the shortwave bands was so far off as to make the dial meaningless. I returned it for a refund and bought a Grundig G6 Aviator instead.
Bought unit, instruction manual says a solid blue led light indicates a full charge for the battery. However, when I charge it (or at least I thought I charged it), all I get is a solid red light. If Ipod sits on the unit it is able to connect to itunes through the unit, however, when connected to a power source alone, all I get is a solid red led display, not blue as instructed in the manual. Think this product may have some serious design flaws. Pretty upset as I'm leaving for a trip tomorrow and I purchased this product last minute with one day shipping and feel I didn't get what I payed for. Be careful with this device, because I don't thing they've worked out all the bugs...
I had an older model wireless cable router and it worked great but started acting up after about two years. I had decided to buy another and when I called support to ask a question about compatibility with my wireless cards they tried to resolve my problem. When they couldn't, they sent me a new model - FREE.Try calling support for the other vendors -- I did before I decided to buy Belkin. Sure, it is easier to whine and rant given the short warranty of a lot consumer products, but I suggest those that are unhappy take advantage of this unique warranty (which includes 24-hour support).BTW: My new wireless Cable/DSL router (this one) works like a champ so far. When it starts giving me problems I'll just keep calling Belkin support until I get it resolved or they send me a new one. ;^)
I have to say that I am truly amazed by the performance of these speakers. I currently have them installed over our outdoor deck in our back yard. I just incorperated them into the tangled mass of speaker wire and a very cheap stereo system that was taken out of its element when I stripped its speakers off and ran speaker wire out the door and onto my deck. I previously had numerous speakers surrounding the seating areas on the deck because the music was difficult to hear through the cheap unit. Upon adding the Bose speakers to the mix, I was very pleased to find that it didnt take much from the cheap unit to drive them. The 151's were already at a moderate listening level before any of the other speakers even came close to producing audible sound. I have also found that with my current setup, the sound from the 151's was so loud, when the system's was brought to a level in which sound could be heard from all of the speakers, that the experience was almost unpleasant. These speakers are truly worth every penny, and in the near future, I will be simplifying my system to only the pair of 151's as they have no problem filling my space with sound by themselves. The bass is deep and incredible, and the highs are crisp and clear. GREAT JOB BOSE!!!
I LOVE this product. I now have all 4 of the computers in my house networked without having cords all over the place. Plus, it's idiot-proof (which was mandatory in my case). If we get an additional computer, I will buy an additional Netgear Powerline Adapter. It couldn't be easier.
This all-in-one printer does everything it promises very well. I print all my family photo prints from this printer; double sided prints saves me paper, and has great print quality too. Have not had the problems others have complained about. Always advisable when you buy an electronic hardware like this to download and install the latest software. Also, read the manual. I use this printer as part of my home network. Bought the 7140xi to get the printer network accessory as part of the printer. By itself the network accessory has almost the price of the 7110, 7120 printer. So get the series with the network printer. I love this printer and have been using it for over a year now.
straight up, i did my research for about a year while i saved money. this is the best set you will find for your money, everything you've read about it is true, except one thing. Burn-in. Gamers beware. Even if you watch HD-TV with a symbol in the corner like 'TLC' you'll get burn in if the icon doesn't move. I have this set and a good friend does too. what really upsets me is playing my ps3 through this. Sharp as a razor yes. adding a static wallpaper for a custom theme though is a BAD idea. Try it, you'll see. then play some music and turn the visualizer on. if you cant see the burn in, then get your eyes checked. play rock band or guitar hero FOR AN HOUR (which is'nt hard to do), turn any white background on, look for the game icon burn ins (rock meter, etc). Generally they go away after a couple hours, but its frustrating. BOTH my set and my good friend's set do the same thing. even a half hour of a static image will create burn in. Granted its better now a days than it used to be, at least it goes away after some time.... if you're a gamer, pick up the sharp aquos. no burn-in on an lcd set; and the runner up as far as a great picture goes (reds are a little funny at times though). Reviews are slightly lower, but hell, you could at least leave a game system on pause without havening to worry about switching the inputs to avoid burn in. Im serious folks. take heed. great set, bad for gamers and burn-in. sharp as a razor though....
Palm size voice recorders back in 1986-7 were small, squarish, and sounded as if a new mini-phonograph disk was being etched for each 30 second-recorded segment.A scratched note that you had to record over each time because there was no memory. Since then, I'd resisted the temptation of personal audio recording, and carried a notepad.Hello V-90. Were my (larger then average) hands a little smaller, the fingers would wrap perfectly into the V-90's set of controls.Rarely in commercial products does form meet function so simply. The V-90 is a model of efficiency. It's feather-weight will hold 30 or 90 minutes of audio (preferably spoken word), depending the sensitivity level, which can be adjusted for sound quality (affects recording time) and microphone level (personal or lecture).Save/transfer files into three folders, one of which is the Alarm/Schedule folder. Hold feature will block accidental input. Date, time, battery indicator on a monchrome LCD.Like any other work of art, the V-90 can withstand a few critiques. The Volume control can be cumbersome. Download capabilities are limited (a possibility would be a a Phone to Mic cord). Navigation could be smoother (this is minor, I'm rather picky).Yes, it could use a case (a very good package would be w/ a case and recording cable). However, it is so very light that it can be easily tucked away in a relativley safe pocket. It's designed to be set on its face, and while reluctant to do so, I've noticed no scracthes after many months of use.In all, very satisfying. The V-90 is good to have until the next few advancements in text-to-speech are released, providing better quality, recognition, and ease of use, all at a lower price than currently available. I don't mind waiting; somehow I don't think it'll be another 13-14 years.
This will be short.PRO: They support heavy speakers.They are easy to set-upThey come with spikes and round pads for carpet and hard floorIm not sure why other people said they tip over easy but any speaker stand will tip over if its bumped hard. I have had no problems with falling over and I have to kids and a dog that run all over the place.CON: only complaint I have is that when using the spikes there is no marker on them so you can have a perfect level stand. you can get them level it just takes a little bit of time to do it.great quality stand and it looks really nice once set-up
Although this page clearly names and shows shows a high quality USBDrive the vendor is actually shipping an Aigo unit. A flimsy low cost unit not at all comparableable to a USBDrive.When challenged the vendor claims Aigo is clearly stated on this page. I couldn't find that reference by eye or by doing a text search.
I installed my unit to serve as a router for my cable modem and to act as LAN router between my three home computers. I set it up in a peer-to-peer network using Windows 2000 Professional on one and Win 98SE on the other two. The Win2K computer is hooked to the router via a 10Base CatE cable and the other two computers use Linksys's USB wireless access point controllers.The router is easily managed via the web browser on your computer and setup was relatively easy for this beginner. The primary problems were caused by my firewall software (Symantec) and were resolved easily. I am now able to access the net from all computers (at between 5 and 11 Mbs) and transfer files, etc. The computers are about 30 and 50 feet from the wireless router and speed is always very good.While a wired setup is always best, I did not want to run wires everywhere and I wanted the flexibility to move things around. Security is good as the Linksys has 128bit WEP capability.A good product at a decent price.
I ordered the camera after doing many reviews from different web pages. To me the words &quot;Infared Capable&quot; means that it has the ability, but you probably need to by an add on. When I recieved the camera and starting playing with it, I found that this feature is built in. Many of features that are normally addons for other cameras are standard on this camera. For the price, this camera rocks.
The only good thing about this entry-level camcorder is its low cost. However, the poor quality should be of a great concern:1. It takes the camera too long to re-focus when you zoom in/out.2. The digital zoom is virtually useless although the 20X optical zoom is reasonable.3. There is an audio/video synchronization issue. The video appears to have a fraction second of delay.4. When a recording involves some quick motions, say playing a violin, the motion will become blurry. I have never experienced this even in the first generation Sony MiniDV camcorder.5. The playback sound is poor, stemming from the low-quality speaker.I am very disappointed at this camcorder. Canon offers good digital cameras, but this product line is light years behind other brands.
I was wary of ordering this, because the price was too good to believe, but since I couldn't buy the ink at any of my local stores, I tried this out... Glad I did! It was about half the price I expected to pay, and is working fine so far (about two months in).I'll definitely buy from them again, if the price stays right.
easy installation. they work great. Balance is a little trickey as you have to point the remote at each speaker individually and adjust the volume. I like um....
I got this for my son last year for Christmas. I figured it was time for him to get up on his own at 8 years old and he also wanted to play CD's in his room. I have had no problems. The music sounds good and the dual alarms are nice too.
Got R507 bundled with HP laptop. Thought it was just a cheap one. Boy am I happy with it. It has so many features that the book is 180 pages long. All the light condition compensations realy work well. I go inside and turn off the flash. You do not need it, camera compensates. I used 35mm single lens cameras since 1952, and lost my Pentax just before I got the R507. Do not want a 35mm now. Get extra battery and the 1 gig SD chip. Gives 8,400 pixs on lowest res. Suggest you buy any R, (not M) series. New R817 has 5X optical zoom, 40X total.
I decided to buy the TJ35 because I owned a SJ20 and I loved it. It was slow but it was dependable. However, I'm pretty disappointed with the TJ35 because the backlight went out after a week and it's currently being serviced at Sony. I thought I got a lemon but after reading many reviews (on multiple websites), it seems that everyone is having the same problem with the TJ35 and this backlight issue seems to be a design flaw.The pluses are that it's fast and its slim profile makes it easy to hold and operate. When the backlight did work the colors were nice and bright with excellent contrast. However, despite the good aspects, the backlight issue is a serious problem that really hurts the 35. In retrospect I think I should have bought a Tungsten E.
The Olympus WS 700M is a miniature Audio Giant !In a package the size of two matchbooks, exists a stereo High Fidelity recorder,with the capability of capturing CD quality live performances, with hours and hours continuous recording on an included rechargable AAA battery and internal memory!Playback thru' an external equalizer yields an amazingly accurate, full frequency, high dynamic recording of any event you desire to record!This is one Amazing, Small, Digital recorder.The price offered by Amazon's affiliates aren't shabby, either.I am One Happy Customer!
I purchased player 6/30/99. It's assembly date states April 1999. I now come to find out player will not play newer and some future DVD movie releases. Zenith is aware of problem but is unwilling to recall. E,G,. The Sci-Fi Movie &quot;MATRIX&quot; cannot be played in this machine. Per retailer (where purchased) other movie titles are likely to have same problem. Zenith using old LASER Tecnology and is unwilling to correct problem, even on new purchases. BE WARNED! DO NOT PURCHASE!
I bought this MIPO value pak in July, but did not need to install it until now, September '07. Previously, I have always purchased genuine Canon ink, but this time I could not resist the low price, along with with the ISO 9001 certification of quality MIPO claims. From outward appearances the MIPO cartridges are virtually identical to Canon's, right down to the look and feel, including the packaging. Terrific. I decided to insert all four of the cartridges today. The installation instructions are identical to Canon's, remove the plastic covering, twist-off the orange plastic level to open the ink outlet, and insert the cartridge into the printer. All was going well until it was time to twist-off the lever from the magenta cartridge. The amount of force required was more than it should have been. Apparently the lever had been glued-on with too much adhesive. When the lever did break-off it took the nearby corner of the cartridge with it, opening the cartridge and spilling ink onto my hands, etc. Quite a mess. However, the other 3 colors were successfully installed. Because there was still a little magenta left in the old Canon cartridge I have been able to successfully use the printer; the new ink seems to be performing O.K. One final comment. The MIPO package says to contact their customer service if not completed satisfied with their product, but they do not provide an address, phone number or web site, so I do not know if I will be able to contact them regarding this product failure.2-1-08 follow-up: I found the MIPO website with a Google search. The site provided an email address for customer contact so I emailed them and explained the above, hoping to get a replacement cartridge for the one that broke. They never responded, so I've given-up on them. Neither they nor their products should be trusted. My earlier, slightly optimistic appraisal of their ink has changed. After some use I've found that the the ink is terrible. I don't know how they can claim it's the same formulation as Canon ink, it's a far cry from that. After printing, the paper used has a strong ink odor; smells like a solvent of some kind. Now the colors have gone bad. The only color that seems to be reasonably OK is the black, and even that looks a little washed-out and tends to bleed into the paper. I hope this ink hasn't permanently damaged my printer. A big lesson learned. Stay away from this ink. I tried to reduce my recommendation from 2 stars to one (zero starts is not a choice) but the Amazon webpage for this follow-up would not allow it.
this one has been more reliable than the original one that came with the radio. Also remember the XMP3i model fits a different adapter
Received the mount in two days. All hardware is top notch, mount is very sturdy and I felt comfortable hanging my plasma from it. Was up in less than 45 minutes and looks great in the room, I recommend this product for anyone who is looking for a quality mount that is easy to install. The tilt adjust is a nice feature. Great Product.
If this is the only case you can find for the LG8700 it will work in a pinch, but it really is too generic to fit the phone with the standard battery. If you add the extented battery is stays in the pouch better.
I actually had to special order this one from my local electronics store based on a lot of research. I'm pleased that I did every day.The picture quality seems very good with rich colours. Sometimes it is abit slow navigating through menus but I've never had a problem with playback. The picture quality on every movie I've played has been very good. But this isn't really why I bought this player.The real kicker on this player is for those of us who have discovered DVD-Audio discs. If you don't know, DVD-A is a high-resolution audio format that encodes up to 6 channels of very high quality audio on a DVD disc. The quality of these discs (most of these discs) is stunning and if you have it hooked to a quality home audio system, you will realize a depth to your music that you never heard with regular CDs.The video from this player is as good as most others, but the audio coming from anything you put in is far superior to other players that are even close to this price range.I recommend this player to anyone who is critical about the audio quality coming from their speakers rather than just the image quality on their movies.
I would have preferred larger lenses with greater field of view, but they were much more costly and lots heavier. These binoculars were a very good compromise, good performance and light weight.
The charger came in great condition. It was the exact charger I needed. Good deal for this item, very inexpensive. Also shipped in a good amount of time. Only problem was I never received any shipping info so I never knew when it was going to arrive.
I built a computer for my dad with this case. He asked me to &quot;[b]uild the computer you'd build for yourself if you didn't care about cost.&quot;Now I'm jealous and considering a Sonata case for myself. Amazon's price is excellent, especially since the case includes a quieter version of Antec's stable and reliable 380 watt power supply.This case runs quiet AND cool with the stock 120mm case fan, stock Intel CPU fan and the P/S fan. (2.4P4/Asus/Lite-On CDRW-DVD/80gig Maxtor)The big, slow case fan, quiet P/S, vibration-damping rubber fan mounts (VERY nice, extras included for a second fan), rubber grommet HD mounts, heavy steel and front door all combine to hold noise down.The case is well built, the project went together easily, room for a full-size ATX board, no sharp edges = no cuts. Typical Antec quality. Lots of nuts 'n bolts and hardware for whatever configuration you have in mind. Amazing manual, read it. (See Amazon's link to the manual.) Did I mention it's quiet?I suggest removing the flimsy front-door during assembly to avoid breaking it, it snaps out easily (consult manual) and you can replace it when you're done (or not). I saw no reason for the glaring headlights, so I left 'em unplugged.But the reason I'm writing this review is to tell about Antec's superb customer service. I've experienced it before and I decided to give 'em a chance to make me happy again. As before, Antec came through with flying colors.Not satisfied with the slow front USB ports (they only ran at USB 1.1 speeds) I called Antec's Customer Care and grumbled. (The toll-free number is on the front page of the manual - which Amazon has thoughtfully provided a link to, or at Antec's website, use the Tech Support #, ask for Customer Care.)With NO waiting I reached Tiffany, a gal with a generous heart and a sense of humor, who immediately offered to send me the fix for free (it brings the front USB ports up to USB 2.0). On a roll, I mentioned the lack of a case-speaker and she said she'd include that as well. Still free. (OK, I'm a geek. The case works fine without the fifty-cent 2-inch speaker, but I like to hear the beeps that tell me the computer POSTed correctly - or not, and there are modern motherboards that actually speak and tell you what the problem is if they can't boot - that feature won't work if there's no case speaker.)Heart filled with joy, I pushed the envelope and tried for more, but when I commented about the tacky front-port cover (the cheesy chrome-plated plastic gizmo that covers the audio/USB/Firewire ports) Tiffany laughed and suggested I paint it black (which I just might do). BTW, sparingly applied WD-40 makes the cover work a little easier if yours is tight.Bottom line, if you buy this case you get an excellent case AND great customer service. And a tough-to-beat price at Amazon w/ FREE shipping and NO TAX in most states!
Tried to cancel the order via email, but got no response. Product is sitting here still unopened because I didn't need it. It did come promptly, and it is probably nice.
the board was doa, I have sent it back to ASUS 3 times, just to receive it back in the same or worse condition. It was returned to me again a forth time....guess what? It still won't boot......I don"t understand what happened to ASUS but not only has the quality of their product become non-existent....and as far as customer service...what a joke....I have made every possible effort to discuss the problem but no one wants to hear it...and if I actually got to speak to someone...they have no answers....they said someone would call back...still waiting for that....maybe they will return my call sometime within the next century!!!!!
Fairly happy with themPROS-For non-regular use works great in the family room and the bedroom-Good reception while using even when not in line of site. Put your receiver in the proper spot-Can adjust volume on the unit so the receiver volume stays the same. It makes it easier plug the unit in and out of our receiver. On our second unit you just mute the TV and enjoy-A good buy if your wife wants you stay in the same room as her, and demands you stop listening to anything on the TV (TV, movies, or game sounds).CONS-Not especially comfortable-Be careful when bending over and picking stuff up, mine moved and could have come off-Decent amount of pressure on the temples, is annoying when eating a full meal b/c you feel the pressure more. Solution: stop eating.
This was the first real telescope I purchased. The product description fits, but, as I found out later, I should have started with a good pair of binoculars. The mount is the culprit that caused me to give the telescope a 3 rating. It isn't the quality I expected from Celestron. After carefully carrying this heavy (equatorial mount) scope in and out of my van numerous times, there is evident play in the mount. Other than that, I have seen beautiful views of Saturn, Jupiter and Orion Nebula. Another problem is straight up viewing, virtually impossible. Would recommend a good pair of binoculars (7X50 or 10X50) and a dobsonian mount at least 8 to 10 inches for starting astronomers. As you may or not know, what you see in this telescope (as all others) will not look like the beautiful pictures in astronomy mags and books. It takes a lot of viewing to start dectecting any colors, and the size of the object won't be very large, other than the moon. I know I am adding a lot about astronomy, but I learned the hard way, join an astronomy club,and try out all the scopes they offer before you commit to something that will collect dust. Clear Skies, don
25 foot long, THX certified, around 30 bucks to my door in just a few days. Yah, to say the least, I am one satisfied customer
Bought this for my wife's laptop and have been very happy with the price/performance ratio. Easy to install & setup. Has a nice comfortable feel despite the compact size. I also like how snapping the USB transmitter into the bottom of the mouse puts it into battery-conserving mode. I'm a Mac guy, but really like the Microsoft line of mice when looking for a good low-cost mouse. Liked this laptop mouse so much, bought a 2nd one for my father-in-law's laptop!
I found the RCA Kazoo to be very small and light weight. I had lots of problems trying to delete songs for the player once I downloaded them using the musicmatch jukebox software that is included.
Wonderful router for such a low price... works fine through many interferences - including cordless telephone, microwave, etc -- and a very long distance. Runs two laptops and an XBOX, without any problems.
Great deal for the price. You basicly get everything you need to get started in the field of Astronomy. I would highly recomend this item to add to your telescope.
I bought this plasma a month ago, after careful research and many visits to local megastore retailers.CONS: There is reported by others, both here at Amazon and also in a review of at a major electronics store , of this plasma just randomly turning off and back on. Mine has this problem. It does have a on site one year warranty automatically, even if you don't purchase the additional 3-5 year coverage, and so far, the service / support of Philips Corp has been good. I simply went to their website, found the support / warranty page, emailed the model, serial number and problem, within an hour I received a repair reference number. I called, went through a short phone wait, talked to a service rep, who referred me to a somebody higher in the food chain. This call transfer was ten minutes, in which the phone went dead. I recalled, hit "zero" rather than go through the "press numbers" list, got a service rep, gave the reference number, this time the transfer to the "higher authority" went straight through, after a very brief chat they gave me a local electronics firm to call for on site service, which I have done, and assured me the problem was indeed covered under the natural warranty of the product. So far, I think service has been better than average.The other con is that the speaker system built into this unit isn't all that good. Well, it gets the job done, , but I really don't care, as I've got a powerful surround system which i use except when I'm listening to news or the weather, which the tv does just fine on that. I would be surprised if ANYONE buys a plasma this size without buying SOME time of theater sound system, since you can get those for a few hundred dollars and this plasma is well over two thousand.PROS: Nearly everything else. I found the menu system easy to operate. While the automatic format does shrink and enlarge pictures on tv, depending on the format of the commercial or television, and is somewhat annoying to some apparently, you can simply hit the format button on the bottom of the remote, and pick another option which remains the same. I haven't found a volume slider that appears on the screen, but simply pressing the volume button on the remote up or down works fine, although there is a slight delay in volume change. This isn't a big deal either, as my volume is set through my sound system.On regular 4:3 television, you can watch in that format with black bars on the side, set super zoom, which fills the entire screen by centering on the picture (you lose a bit of the screen, though) or changing to automatic, which increases the picture in a "fill screen) sort of way, but results in a little distortion much as fill the screen does on your computer. I find myself using super zoom to fill the screen and 4:3 if I want more clarity and less pixelization. (I don't have HDTV).And of course, i really bought the tv for two reasons: widescreen dvd's which are awesome in every way, and because my couch is about fifteen feet from the television and a 27 inch conventional tv was just not enjoyable from that distance.The color is great, and blacks are very black. You can modify the colors in infinite ways to suit your tastes.Ambilights are a delight. I have yet to see anyone at my house who didn't get a kick out of them and vastly prefer them ON. You can adjust their levels and intensity to match action and sports, or a more relaxing color mode, and most everything in between. It really helps to give your whole wall a theater/visual/sound experience. Just as piano players tried to match the action on silent movies in theaters long ago, the ambilights try to match the color and intensity of what's on the screen., and it really does add to the experience, and no other plasma has this. I also like the black border. I've read that studies have shown that a black border enhances the screen, and panasonic and LG, sharp, and philips are all using that now.I also really like the usb ports and card reading ports. You can just plug in your camera's SD flash card and see the pictures on your screen--it's that simple.If you read the reviews of PEOPLE at cnet and amazon and other places, you'll find that consumers, in general, LOVE this tv.Chris
We use this device to remotely display the output of a personal computer to several television monitors located in the employee break area. We run a Powerpoint presentation to share company news and notices of upcoming events. This tool is perfect for this application.
I bought iTrip because I was tired of the only choices while driving to and from work being mindless radio or CDs I burned from iTunes - this little gadget is just what the doctor ordered! My whole iPod library available to me via my radio? Sweet! I amp up my mood on the way into work with some Zambonis or Trick Pony and big chill on the way home via Morcheeba. Being from the boondocks (Little Big Town is on there too), I do not have a problem finding a station but I do encounter some static (-1 star) on occasion. iTrip is super easy to use, I uploaded all stations via the CD-ROM included so if I travel outside my routine I can take iPod with me.
This device is a real powerhouse - very strong xmit and receive makes it able to hit distant APS easily. Problem is, the QC is spotty and you can get a device that's erratic or won't work out of the box. I saw this from others who'd bought the same or similar devices (same base piece) and it's true. reviews are either all good or all bad. Black and white. If they improved the QC going out the door, they'd sell a lot more of these. As is, most people aren't willing to try again when something doesn't work first-time, and a 50/50 out of the box chance of failure is discouraging for the non-techy.Oh, and I'm asking for a return and a second device. The first was superb.
I've had this camera for one year now and I'm still learning things about it. I had a 35mm Sigma SA7 SLR with two lenses: a 28-70mm & 70-300mm (which I still use ocassionally) before I got this Lumix FZ50. The FZ50 does the job of both lenses (except wide angle not as good as the 28mm). You may need a wide angle conversion lens which I plan to buy as soon as I have extra money so I can get extra wide shots. So now I carry one camera instead of the 35mm camera plus two lens and covers & hoods. It's a lot easier when I go out just to have fun. I also learned how to make the 12X zoom even more. Instead of 10MP you can set the camera to 5MP or 3MP and get SUPER MEGA EXTENDED OPTICAL ZOOM!!! Plus I haven't even used the digital zoom yet!!! The flip-out LCD screen is awesome since I can rotate it anyway I want which is helpful when I'm standing infront of the camera and trying to set up a shot or shooting over a wall or crowd of people. The battery lasts a decent amount of time & it takes great videos. I took this camera to Jamaica in August and I have awesome pics to show. The tropical colors & beaches are vivid and everyone says the pictures look like post cards or magazine pictures. The bottom line is this: It's expensive but worth it. It takes great pictures. It has 99% features of an SLR camera without all the extra lenses. I can do a lot of stuff in the manual mode just as I do with my SLR. It fits nicely in my hands with the controls & menus easily accessed. OH by the way you can add audio to the pictures when you take them or after you decide to keep a picture. That's a cool feature because I can take a picture make comments about the scence or subject so later when I'm reviewing them I know exaclty what I was thinking. If you are just learning to take pics like me, it's good to remind yourself what ISO or f/stop or focal length or shutter speed etc was used. After a while you'll teach yourself some tricks of the trade. You will need 2GB SD cards or higher if you take pictures of everything like me and you can get accesories cheap if you buy nonbrand names. I highly recommend this camera except for the wide angle is not that wide it's only about 38mm eqv. It would have been perfect if below 30mm eqv.
Good laptop.... Screen is nice.. Wish it had a SD card slot instead of a sony mediastick. Either way, machine is pretty nice.. Lighter than I thought it would be and battery life which isnt too bad. also -- No infrared on this thing. Either way, compared to what else is out thre, This looks pretty nice... also it doesnt come with a built in MIC. Come on people... that should be the first thing they include... sheesh.
I bought the RioVolt player which unfortunately doesn't come with a car kit. But from the picture of this item on the web page, it looked like the electrical specs of the DC adapter were the same as RioVolt's AC adapter. It worked, and the plug size matches too, so I'm a happy camper. Also the cassette adapter's sound quality is much better than the one I tried from Radio Shack.
The Palm Z22 Handheld is smaller and lighter than my previous handheld device. I use it mainly for the contact list, calculator, memos and notepad. The Graffiti 2 writing method is easy to learn, but the Z22 also has an on-screen keyboard to use when the Graffiti 2 just won't cooperate. I really like having all these functions on one small device which fits easily in my purse. I'm glad I also purchased the Fexi-Case. An added "surprise" feature I hadn't anticipated: the students in the high school where I work are super-impressed when I pull out my Z22 to use as a calculator. So, I now know it has a really cool look, on top of the useful features.
Works great straight out the box.I've got several external hard drives and thumbs drives hooked to this and it always works fine.I've never had issues with this hub.
I worry about having my laptop and a projector on this. The plastic lip that slides out seems like it will hold the projector or laptop but I did not feel 100% confident.Also this will fall over at the slightest disturbance. This thing is like a giraffe, the legs will hold but if someone trips over it or on a cable this thing is coming down in a blaze of glory.That being said it works and fits a laptop and a projector and folds up into a very tiny space. It does deserve some respect!
The Olympus 2GB Picture/Memory Card is a very good product. I purchased it for my FUJI camera. It was completely compatable to the FUJI Fine Pix Camera and it held enough pictures through a photo shoot of my new Miniature Pinscher. As you know Dogs don't sit still for an hour. Retrieving the photos from the memory card to my computer was easy and without any complications. I highly recommend this Olympus 2GB picture/memory card.
The reality is; Canon products certainly are not the cheapest of the bunch. Youpay a premium for their products, but when it comes to photography equipment yousimply get what you pay for. And Canon has delivered, yet again, with the 430EX II.If your on the fence about it, get it! You won't be disappointed.
This was a nice sized product and my mom loves it. The only issue is that there are some dark spots in the corners when you look through, but the main focus was great. I good product for the price.
Good cable Strong lead joints and i bought it to use with iphone but the head is a bit big for iphone. Worth tthe price though
Well, I got this booster about a week ago. I tried to install it in several locations inside and outside the house and it didn't give me any better signal.
I am sure all will enjoy the versatility of the Zen Vision W. It is able to play a variety of different file types, the interface is simple and the picture quality is second to none. If I have one criticism it would be that video files encoded in 5.1 sound are not supported by the system. So the video will play but there is no audio until a conversion is done. It seems to me that a serious player like this would support 5.1 audio right out of the box.
I am hearing buzzing/distortion at any level of volume on my Cali 256 but only during spaces or breaks in the music or when the volume level is intentionally edited by the publisher to be very low.Spoke to Rio Support and went through:*Installing latest firmware*Encoding at different bit rates*Encoding with different bit rates using another computer and different program*Encoding using MP3 and WMA*Trying different headphones*Installing the latest version of Rio Music Manager*Trying different battery*Turning off the built in light*Using the device with and without a SD card*Tried using an iRiver flash player to play same songs I encoded for Cali 256 and no noise for any of the file types/encoding I usedand the final suggested resolution by Rio techincal support was to go back to the store and get another Rio.I have done this for a total of 3 times from three unaffiliated stores thinking there was a bad batch or something. But to no avail. All of the Cali 256's seem to have this problem.I have to say it's a real shame as the Cali seemed to have everything I wanted. The RMM is lacking mp3 support ($10 upgrade to get MP3 encoding!)I really wanted to keep my Cali as it's expandable SD (YAY) but the low level hum/buzzing/distortion really is distracting. I have returned it in favor of an iRiver product. Let's face it, the only reason why you buy something like this is the sound!!!
Missing a docking device to recharge the battery. The need to get the battery out each time when you want to recharge, is a pain.
I could never get it to work. The lan card was recognized as another company's card. I saw that this had happened before during an internet search, yet linksys customer support didn't have a clue. I returned it and bought an intel pro-100 m. Worked first time.
It is a really good flash. I didn't realize it could be used as a slave so it really is a lot for what you pay. Kind of heavy on the shoe. You just have to hold the cam by the lens also or use a bat grip with a strap (that is what I do). The flash it self does a realy good job of lighting up the photo you are taking even outdoors when you are facing the sun. (just learning) anyway I would recommend it.
We needed speakers to supplement the iHome in our bedroom and a friend recommended these. Work great, good sound quality and perfect size for our bedroom.
Useless!! This only works one time in four or five attempts if the remote control is held within an inch or two of the transmitter unit. Transmitter also had to be in the same room as the receiver. Returned unit immediately and orderedNext Generation Remote Control Extenderwhich works perfectly anywhere in our house, upstairs or downstairs.
The product is well made and would for sure protect a lens from breakage but it is not coated to prevent secondary reflections.
Ignore the Microsoft Warning upon installation that it is not compatible with XP. It is compatible with XP. I use it with XP and have no problems - once you get past the Microsoft XP installation warning. This apparently is a certification method recently installed by Microsoft in order to get additional control and income over the manufacturers. The Netgear website explains all this.
I think my wife was skeptical that we really needed these radios, but it didn't take long to convince her they were well worth it. We were remodeling our bathroom shortly after purchasing two of these radios, and it came time to install the piping under the tub. I was going under the house and needed her to help line things up from above. Aha! We can use the radios to talk it through, and there won't be nearly as much cursing as one would expect from a normal home plumbing job. Instead of trying to yell through the floor, we were able to have clear and productive communication. Admittedly it was a simple test of these devices, but they worked beautifully for even the most mundane of tasks.I am really looking forward to putting them through more rugged tests during hunting season. I expect the privacy codes will also come in handy for events like fairs, gun shows, motorcycle rallies and other places where you can expect a lot of other radio traffic. The form factor is great - I have large hands and find these much more comfortable than the 6200 or 289 models.Easy to use and loaded with features. Great engineering!
Well I should start by saying I am not an expert with headphones at all. I am poor, and the thought of spending this much money on this sort of thing was really hard for me! So to cheer myself up for a very...well, crappy christmas, I splurged on this awesome too-good-to-be-true amazon.com 1 day deal. (emphasis on too good to be true) I guess I can't complain too much, because I did get a good deal, I'm not out the full price of the speakers, but still, on principle they were disappointing. The construction was great, I really like the speaker housing because they were heavy and seemed really sturdy. The cord was just the right length for me, not too much to get in the way, but long enough to reach from you pocket to your ears. I felt that the plastic coating on the cord was kind of cheap, considering that most speakers in that price range seem to use more of the cloth based insulation, which is sturdier and is easier to wind and handle. Anyway, the big problem came after about 2 months of steady use. Inexplicably the speakers have started to short out on me! This is incredibly disappointing considering that I've intentionally taken extra special care of these things knowing how expensive they are. They came with two really nice cases which I always used. I never had any accidents with them, no water, there is no damage to the cord...it's totally out of the blue! The irony is how I've been giving my coworker a hard time for being so cynical about expensive headphones (which he swears ALWAYS are just a rip off with me countering that a good maker will back their product). Well, I've spent the past two days trying to call the customer service line and can't get a hold of anyone. I just sit on hold forever! ...long story short, this girl? not happy!
I got this cable because it was cheaper than Radioshack. The only bummer was that my dad's computer didn't have the screw in threads to receive the anchor bolts.
My original Maxell P-10 Cassette Adapter broke and I went to multiple stores to find a replacement. All the tapes i bought made the music sound scratchy. I realize this tape won't work well for everyone but it works great for my car.
this were more than used, nothing "like new" about these speakers. I should have added the extra 10 bucks and bought them new.
I bought the Harmony 880 to replace an older Sony touch screen universal remote that was way too difficult to use and set up. After easily configuring my devices and downloading them to the remote, I was watching TV, DVDs, and playing games all very easily. Yes there are some usability issues with the setup Wizard and the additional buttons that get displayed in the screen can be difficult to find in a hurry, but overall I love using the product. My girlfriend called it one of the most worthwhile purchases I have made since now she can easily turn everything on and get up and running with my entertainment center. I would recommend this to anyone.
I was surprised how loud this little boombox gets. Perfect for an office setting and with the plug in cord - no need to worry about batteries and it is just the right size to lock up in your desk. I love the radio because I often forget to bring my iPod.
I now have both the top end version of the IGO adapter and the Juice version. I paid, through Amazon 1/4 for the Juice model. My lost, high end unit was returned the day after the Juice unit was ordered, but I do not regret From and adequacy standpoint it is actually more portable and slight smaller (good) the 70 watt output is quite adequate for any of the newer, longer battery life computers. One must still be careful with the interconnect jack because the plug in puts more stress on the computer side plug in as a result of the right angle plug rather than the straight plug provide by computer manufacturers.The juice does not come with the additional device adapter for simultaneous charging of laptop and phone, but for the $85 dollar difference in the prices offered by vendors, it's a no brainer.I don't remember who the low price vendor was that I bought it through but they were fine, reliable and delivered a new, in the box, full kit juice unit. I was pleased with that. As a pretty tech savvy user, there is no tough decision between the juice for under $50 or the 90 watt kawonka for 130.For the higher price you get more output than almost any computer needs today, a bigger bag full of stuff and now advantage in quality or performance.Warning.. with all of these multi head travel units, take care to not leverage it at the computer interface. It can break the connection right at the mother board which is an expensive fix.
When a turntable remains the industry standard for more than 20 years, you should know there is good reason for it. A solid, reliable platform for any DJ's creativity. You don't need any of the fancy gizmos on the digital decks, all you need are these, some good tunes and a bit of imagination.Seriously ragged.
I thought that this case was going to be actual chrome--but is plastic. I was unable to see the screen unless I turned it on. I was unable to see the screen when I was outside--it was too dark. The corner cracked the first time I attempted to put the case on. The case would not fit over my ipod thin clear plastic covers. I suggest not to buy this product.
First of all, I didn't get a ladybug like I ordered, I got a frog, but oh, well. Second, I thought that the mouse was supposed to be more child friendly, meaning that the sellers made me think that both buttons would do the same thing and I wouldn't constantly be telling my three year old to only use her pointer finger to click on the right hand side! Otherwise, it's great. My daughter is really getting comfortable with it and I love a USB port mouse!
I have several Radio Shack Caller ID units (43-3903A) that require 4 AA batteries. They usually last about a month and I have to replace them. I have installed the ProSelect 6 volt adapter by simply soldering the connections to the caller ID units battery connections and they work great. The adapters pay for themselves within two months. Received the units promptly and are perfect for this application.
Cable TV reception in an urban area can be plagued with multi-path interference when the cable TV signals compete with the non-cable TV signals and create ghosts, vertical bars, and poor sound quality in low number channels. Portland area cable TV reception on ABC (channel 2 on non-cable but 4 on cable), CBS (8), and PBS (10) yielded poor quality picture and sound that were slightly improved when ATT cable replaced &quot;stock cable&quot; with a better quality cable during a service call, in which I was told that this was the best ATT could do. But after the ATT service call, reception was still poor and made college football games on ABC, pro football on CBS, and quality programming on PBS difficult to watch. I thought we would just have to get used to it or get rid of cable TV. Two Z300 Monster cables (one between the wall and the VCR and one between the VCR and TV) made a dramatic improvement. Sound is now perfect on all 3 troubled channels, CBS has a perfect picture while ABC and PBS are much better with minimal ghosting and vertical bars. In summary, the viewing quality has improved from poor to very good with these better shielded cables. I recommend a trial of Monster Z300 cables for persons who get poor cable TV reception, especially if the cable company says your cable signal is strong and the reception problem is signal interference.
Best Quality Adaptor at the Best Price,Iam very much satisfied with this purchase.People who are looking for compaq presario adaptor, i would recommend to buy this one.
There is a Warning Label on the product stating that this product has LEAD on it & that you must WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER EVERY USE! Complete waste of money. LEAD is dangerous can cause medical issues. Avoid this product.
I'm so glad I shopped around for these cables. If I had bought them at a local electronics "big box" store, I would have spent more than five times as much for exactly the same result. There's no reason to spent megabucks on a short digital cable like this.Works great from my FIOS TV box to my Toshiba HDTV, recommended to all.
Pros:It is easy to setupGood QualityGreat BassCons:I had to pay shipping and tax one or theother is fine with me but something about both pisses me offRear channel speaker wire is too short my room is only 10x12Wish it had more optical inputsOther:Friggin Fedex left the box outside it was like 5 degrees out and I dont live in a neighborhood were I'd like everyone knowing what i have
I purchased the Canon PGI-9 Value Pack for my Canon Pro 9500 Mark ll printer. I don't use anything but original Canon ink in my printer and I've never been disappointed with the quality of the pictures I get. I also love the service provided by Amazon.com. The ink is priced fairly and it is delivered directly to my door in a few days. I can't think of a better way to order a quality product.
I sold my panasonic shockwave SLSW869V Shockwave to buy this more inexpensive player, but now I should have stuck with the better player. It's a fair cd player, but does not meet my needs. If you have a shockwave player already, I suggest you keep it. Below is a list of pros and cons. So here's my two cents. I hope this helps.Pros:-good sound quality (reflective of other panasonic cd players)-decent design and appearance-included jogger case-good anti-shock memory-cover opens nicelyCons:-no audio-out jack (standard on most portable cd players). An audio jack is designed to plug your discman into a stereo system, portable speakers, or your car. You will have to use the headphone jack, in which case fine-tuning the volume and bass controls is a hassle, and you will lose some quality as well.-&quot;train bass&quot; feature is totally useless-battery life not up to advertisement (i'm getting under &lt;10 hours on 2 AA alkalines)-not half as sturdy as shockwave models (don't drop it or get any water on it!)-buttons are easy to press by accident (you'll use the HOLD button more often that not)-remote is almost useless. First, you'll have to adjust 2 volume controls (one on the player and one on the remote). Second, if you want to use a decent pair of headphones (the included ones are crummy), you'll have to buy one that is designed for use with a remote control, which are hard to find (a short, straight plug instead of an L shaped one or long, straight one), otherwise the remote unit will be heavy, long, and intrusive.-unit is NOT a slim model: at least 1.0-1.1 inches fat. About as thick as the panasonic shockwave SLSW869V and perhaps even thicker than other shockwave metal models. This is one reason I recommend the shockwave models, they are about as portable and a lot more usable. If a discman is bulky, why not make it at least more durable?CONCLUSION: If you just want a CD player to play your CD's, and are on a limited budget, go for this panasonic player. If you ever intend to use your player to connect to external speakers, a stereo system, or your car, make sure the player has an audio-out jack. Panasonic shockwave models are your best bet for basic features, durability, and ease of use. If anti shock is all you want, there are better panasonic players out there.
Worked well receiving lots of channels. The channel guide is a bit slow. However, the unit just stopped working for unknown reasons after 1.5 years after purchase date.
Compact,easy to set up/put away. Lights are something to be desired (went to Home Depot and bought better bulbs). But, over all the light box is great.
July 2007 -- I have been using Brother printers/multi-function machines for 10 years. When I needed double sided capabilities I decided to get the refurbished 8860 and it more than does the job for me. In reality a refurbished unit is more likely to be without problems than a new one as it has been checked and re-checked. Coming from a consumer product engineering background I know that most products returned to the vender are as a result of buyer remorse or other non-technical reasons. I have been using this machine for about a month now and have already printed more than 2,000 double sided pages. It has worked like a charm and it is definitely easier than trying to double feed your printer to get a two sided copy. The way the page comes out and then goes auctomatically back into the machine for the second side is kind of weird to watch but it does it very fast and with total reliability, at least so far.Sept 2008 - I have now had this printer for over a year and have exceeded 45,000 pages and it continues to work wonderfully. I has almost never jammed and continues to entertainingly flip the pages for the other side. Brother Printer are on my lifetime "buy" list.
So far it's been about 6 months. I have not had any problems in using this with my 2011 iMac. Work's great to send out dolby using VLC to my logitech 5.1 setup.My only gripe about this is that the wire is very thin. While this is nice that it's not bulky, it's too thin. If you don't plan on plugging and unplugging this frequently it should not be a problem. Also keep away from dogs, cats and children. I doubt it will work after a few seconds of chewing, again because it's very thin.
Excellent product - just plug it in and start using it. Shipping was very fast also.
these discs stink the scribing does not last on them unlike the non colored discssave your money
If you don't have a lot of HD stations in your area, you might not be ready for HD. But in my city we have tons of stations and they sound great. I especially like the sub-channel content (24 hour bbc news from one of my NPR stations). My only complaint is the product weight; I haven't used the alarm features, but that isn't really what it was designed for. Five stars.
Totally agree with everyone else. We got this as a gift for christmas, played about 10 dvd's before the unit quit reading even brand new DVD's. Since it was over three months since the purchase date - magnavox tried to sell me a replacement piece of $h%t for $88. I'll never buy another Magnavox product in my life.
I switched from Windows 98 to XP - now am unable to use my San Disk Reader. I checked their web site but no XP drivers yet. Other than this, I was extremely satisfied with the Reader.
As I was unpacking it last night I was a little worried that it was too big for the space I had allocated. Keep in mind it is THREE feet long (slanted it's probably 2.3 feet of horizontal space). The light it produces is very WHITE (less "homey" but I think helps my productivity). Overall I'm very happy I bought this light - It looks good and provides quality lighting.Boulder Colorado
I just received my Nexstar 6 SE and these lenses work very well with it. I was a little concerned when the handle on the case broke the second time I picked it up; the lenses survived (fortunately the foam inserts inside are great). My friends have some lenses that provide a slightly better view for a significantly higher price, but I'm very happy with these. These lenses could easily, and very clearly, resolve the Cassini Division... for a new astronomer I think that's pretty good.A great deal for $109.
As-received, the router would only stay connected to the Internet for a few seconds at a time and then drop out. I called Customer Service (yes, they're in India, but had no problems whatsoever understanding their English) and they were very helpful; they instructed me to upgrade the firmware, and that fixed the problem right away. That was maybe 3 months ago, and since then it's been working just fine. I only took a star off because a product should be expected work well right out of the box.
It took me months and 3 trys to get the right video card for my computer. (My computer has a SLIM system tower, and most cards are made for STANDARD system towers.) After a lot of searching, I finally found the right card at Amazon. I have had the card for a couple of weeks and its works grate! Thank you Amazon!!!!
I don't have really a lot to say.I use it and it works prefect.No tengo mucho que decir en ralidad.La uso y funciona perfecto.
I have no complaints at all about this power supply. It runs pretty quietly (a plus)and was found at a cheap price. I works well for a no-frills computer, if you dont need more wattage to run GPUs and such, this is a great product.
I bought one of these a year ago, and have really liked the fact that the spaces will hold up to 5 dvd cases, so I can store sets as well as individual disks. Also, I don't use this as a carrying case, so I have had no problem with anything coming apart. In fact, I like it so well I have just ordered another one.
These screen protectors perform as advertised. Be very careful during the installation otherwise you will have air bubbles which are very distracting.
I ordered different widths and colors to mark videotapes for processing. Some videotapes will be processed at a commercial facility; some I will process myself. This was I can use color codes to identify which is which.
The adapter works as described, and for what I paid, I shouldn't complain. That said, the interface is annoying and finding a driver that is vista compatible is a bit of a challenge. Still, it's a serviceable network card and for &lt;$15, these concerns are minor.
i don't have any issues with the belkin notebook stand. it's high enough for me to use on the couch. the middle hole to insert battery and cables is a little small, but i don't care for it since this notebook stand is in one location. i have a new laptop so I cannot say if this notebook stand prevents my laptop from overheating.
Bought this for my husband and he uses it religioulsy when he plays the game. Makes playing the game easier.
Great price, works fine, seems sharp, but I recently noticed it produces substantial glare when pointed towards bright objects such as a window on an overcast day. Oh well.
This is my first wireless anything and I was a bit nervous about setting it up. That being said it was super easy. I just put in the CD and went through the set up step by step. Really easy, just follow the directions :)
The green ones are amazing. I don't know what else to say. Amazing bass. But I have a big problem. I lost my green V-Moda bass earbuds, so I bought another. A blue one this time, though. I got them, and they have no bass at all. Not joking at all. There is literally, no bass AT ALL in these earbuds. The green ones were EXTREMELY bass-y. These have none at all. I'm not even quite sure what to say about them. None of the fittings make the bass any better. It's just extremely high pitched for bass-y songs. I guess i'm just going to have to buy another green set.
As a person who seems to always be replacing headphones, i think ive found the set for all my future replacements.These headphones have surprisingly good sound for the money. I have a big head and these fit fine and are not uncomfortable.If your looking for something cheap with good sound then these headphones are what you need.You wont be disappointed!
The waverest is comfy and small for easy traveling needs. The soft cushion gives the wrist just the right support to combat that pesky carpel tunnel and the sleek design looks good on any desk. People have already contemplated stealing mine at work.
Like many others who have reviewed the Canon 8600F, I could find nothing bad to say about it. In my experience I have found the FARE software used in conjunction with the CanoScan software, performs every bit as good as the Silverfast ME Studio software I have used with my other scanners. I would not agree with Silverfast that their software used with the 8600F increases the DMax to 3.8. Having said that, the Canon software is easier to use through its very intuitive user interface. I have used mine extensively to scan everything from legal documents to photos, to medium format negatives and slides. Succintly stated, the performance is quite impressive and its solid construction lends confidence to its ablility as a long-term performer. The only reason I gave the 8600F four stars is becuase of the mediocre quality of the film holders, which are a flimsy plastic construction and does not adequately deal with curled films. In addition, I have found that the 8600F has a little difficulty dealing with high brightness levels on slides. Nothing that a little touchup using the included Photoshop Elements 4.0 couldn't rectify. I would consider this scanner to be a best buy and an excellent bargain at its current selling price. My reference scanners are the Epson V750 and the Nikon CoolScan 5000, with the Nikon being the hands-down better performer, but does not accomodate my medium format films. The Canon has become my personal favorite scanner because of its simplicity and speed of scans. All the commercial scans are outsourced to the Heidelberg scanner.
This Mouse is just great but could be improved by the addition of 'forward' and 'back' buttons. Setup is easy and I like the 'power off' feature when the receiver is placed in the mouse receptacle. Money well spent!
This is a great little camera for the money spent. Also, since I'm no technology nerd I need a camera VERY easy to use and this is it. You won't get a much better camera for this price.
These speakers are great. I did a lot of research before purchasing speakers, and these came out on top. They are by far, the most powerful 2.1 speakers on the market. They are more expensive then the rest, but its worth it. And as for the hissing sound, Ive been using these daily for 5 months and never ran into that problem. Im a freshmen at Drexel University, and these blow away everyone else's computer speakers and home audio in the dorm. People actually peek in and cant believe such small speakers and woofer can be heard across the building. I would strongly suggest buying this pair of Klipsch speakers.
Polycom Soundstation 2 has been in use for 2 weeks at a Non-profit that depends on Board participation during the summer when everyone is vacationing. The sound level has been great and those calling in are reporting that they can hear well. It also has been used to connect staff at different locations within the same community.We are finally in the 21st century!MJS
Just spent several hours testing the C100S and it turned out to be a bit of a disappointment.If the C100S is to be used together with Mac using OS X or a Windows Machine using Vista or Windows 7 I am not recommending the C100S.1. The Polycom XP drivers did not adjust microphone gain properly, so when you are just 1 meter away from the unit the party at the other end would hear nothing.2. Tried it on VISTA, under Mac OS X (10.5.6) and on Windows 7 Beta without any software where it acts like a regular microphone and the build audio software adjusted volume to reasonable level however no echo cancellation so not really usable for conference calls.Rumors are that Polycom got a Vista Beta Driver version, but apparently one need to request the driver direct from Polycom support.So unless Polycom starts to work on drivers for Vista, Windows and Mac OS X I cannot recomemnd the C100S to others. I am returning the device...
This floppy drive does exactly what I bought it for, loading SATA hard drive drivers during the install of Windows XP. The drivers were loaded and the install of Windows XP completed with the hard drive working properly as a SATA drive and not an IDE drive.
I bought this about two years ago, but only for a travel printer. It started getting daily use about a year ago when my wife started using it.No problem with print quality, but it's now unusable as it continually paper jams due to the rollers pulling the paper thru at an odd angle. The troubleshooting fixes in the manual didn't fix it. It's now junk. I have never gotten such poor usage out of a printer. Also own an i950 and I can't say I'm particularly happy with that printer....uses a ton of color ink, even when set at grayscale. Now why would it use color ink when it's set for b/w only? Go figure.
DYMO LabelWriter Return Address Labels, White, 3/4" x 2", 1 Roll/Box, 500 Labels/Roll (30330)A great product for a fantastic machine I received as a gift. Delivery was prompt
These headphones have amazing sound on them - the base esp. is great. The only complaint I have - they tend to pull out of my computer a little too easily. Otherwise, like them and would buy again.
Never thought I would spend $270 for a camera flash but it really does greatly improve your photos. Ability to bounce the light off of walls instead of using direct flash is huge. The autofocus assist beam this thing emits helps your camera focus in the dark superfast. You can photograph a completely dark room and make it look as the though room was photographed during the day. Also the wireless flash capabilities is great. If you have the money, get it.
This backpack is a great value! The area can hold a lot, but be sure not to leave the zipper across the top as it may slide open.I find that I have to make sure the zipper is all the way down. the case is really made for a small body like the 5/10/20/30D, and not the 1D/1Ds series. Still, an awesome value.
It cools well but its not an icepack. The fans could be larger but I don't think anyone will be disappointed ordering it. It gets the job done.
Ordered this adapter for my Sony VAIO laptop to replace a Linksys USB adapter that we used on another PC on our home network. After following the cd instructions included with this unit I have had no problems connecting to the internet at home. I also have a desktop wired to the same Linksys router and I can not see any difference in speed downloading or surfing the 'net between the two. Very happy with this buy.Would highly recommend this product.
Does anybody know why this camera got so expensive again from 1,700 USD just few months ago to almost 3,000 USD now??? :(
I had heard about the Lumex range from friends , but had never tried out one. I found good reviews for this camera , on the net and via friends.When i got the camera delivered , looking at the box , i thought its going to be a big camera (i really dint want a big one, its too troublesome to carry). I was surprised seeing the camera, its not at all big. Its ultra light , and fits my hand right. The 12x zoom is cool , but when i zoom full , I found the hand shake becomes quite a lot , and difficult to click photos. Although the image stabilizer works well ... but i would rarely use 12x , probably 8x - 10x works all right for me.I have not tried out the thousands of setting options on the camera. I find it too technical. I have clicked a few hundred photos with this camera on automatic mode. I just set the camera on Auto and let it figure out the other details. The photos come excellent, thanks to the exceptionally good lens on the camera. The color depth and clarity on the photos is very good.I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants a trouble free camera , who wants good photos without caring about the complex settings ... and I would certainly encourage the professionals to give this a try since it has sooooo many setting options.
I bought this HD a while ago and haven't got the chance to try it out till now.I have so many stuffs in my PC that everytime I reinstall it, I lose some documents, photos, videos even mp3s; now that I opened it I'm moving all my stuffs from one of my 80GB HD to it, now I can't erase them accidentally.This is great, I recomend it to everyone who had trouble backing up or losing stuffs in their HD.Stop buying tons of CD-Rs to back up and then just throw them away (I used to do that too), GO OUT THERE AND GET ONE NOW, ASAP!!!Maxtor is one of my favorite brands in computer hardware so I recomend it eyes shut.
Hi, this battery is not well recognise by the camera.A message alert appears on the screen about the lit ion and each timeI have to restart the camera after it shut down by itselfe.
I am the proud owner of three "F5D5230-4" routers, and I have one at home, one in my car, and one at the office. Setup was so easy, that I had everything running in five minutes. I docked it one star because the manual is incomprehensible to English-speaking people. Whenever people ask me what that fantastic looking little box is with all those wires, I just lean back in my chair and proudly say "this is the mother of all routers, it's the F5D5230-4".
If you want a great shortwave radio, look to further. This is by far my favorite SW radio on the market. Pick this one up, you wont be disappointed. If you arent familiar with shortwave listening, you will be amazed at what you can pick up.
Decent item, decent price. I bought this for a old laptop to connect to the internet. Works fine!
This is a horrible product. Absolutely horrible. The sound, while OK, especially for the price, is still not very good. I've had headphones of the same price that worked much better than these. The foam on the earbuds is absolutely necessary because the underside is very unconfortable and cumbersome, but the foam falls off very easily. Find a different pair, these suck.
I have owned a Zune for a few years now, but my children wanted them for Christmas this year. I ordered them and the ease of adding music, vidoes, picture and games is outstanding.The best part about this is the seller I purchased them from, Osman. When the original shipment came one of them was damaged and he express mailed it to me so that it would be here for Christmas. If you are reading this review and planning to purchase this product, I suggest buying from Osman. He has the colors black, pink, red and white. All good quality and if they arent he will replace them with no additonal fees or charges.
Buyer beware! This product does not work on a MAC.Also--TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I would not buy this product even if I had a PC!You can not reach a person to save your life! Stay away from this product!
This item is a nice small unit that can be tucked away out if sight easily. It does the job well and is inexpensive to buy. I was able to mount it vertically on the back of my TV unit using the keyhole slots in the underside of the casing and in doing so all my cables were kept out of sight. Great likeable product.
This book is totally useless for beginner.When you read it ,you will feel very confused.There are not enough examples and the explanation is not clear.If you really want to learn C,I recommend you the book which called 'Beginning C' by Ivor Honor.'Practical C Programming' is totally useless ! Don't buy it!
Tecnologically, this card is out of date. Spend your money for a new generation card. If you are one of those Voodoo fans, at least try the new series.
I will say that do not order any big item such as this TV from Amazon. Once your order, you can not return or cancel. Second day after my order, I decided to cancel the order. I was told that I could not cancel it but I can refuse the shipment. Guess what, after I told the shipping company that, Amazon asked me to pay for the shipping twice. Besides Amazon's price not being competitive, the customer support is lacking all the help you can get. Do not order any Projection TV from Amazon, unless you are planning to cancel or change your mind. It is a terrible web experience. I will not order it again from Amazon.
This product turned out great for me, because when no other store could provide it for me, Amazon.com was there for me. This was exactly what I need and I will be back most likely for a battery pack for same product in the future. Thank you Amazon.com for being there.
Installed these speakers under eaves by my pool...sound great. I looked around for other outdoor speakers and they were 3-4X's more expensive. I figured if they didn't sound great, I can move them to a different area of my yard and install better speakers by the pool. After installing them, I was pleased with the sound and they are more than adequate for what I need them for. Couldn't be happier with the price.
This little video cam is great! For the price and size it takes great still photo's as well as video. Just remember that E-mail video is lesser quality than what you see. The bundled software could be better. But I didn't buy it for the software!
Like APC UPS's, this unit gives piece of mind to desktop PC users. No more worrying about power flickers, voltage spikes, brownouts, or complete power failures affecting your work (or play!). This unit gives me about 15 minutes of runtime with a 20" LCD monitor and a desktop computer with a Core 2 Duo processor and GeForce 8800 GT video card (the machine has a 550 W power supply). The best part was that when I purchased this item from [...], there were no shipping charges!
Monster overprices it's products and limits it's customers with it's products.-This is a perfect example of how Monster limits it's customers; this is low priced for Monster, but the grip is too big and being digital connecter than you don't need to spend too much on these cables. To get a smaller connector like it should be, Monster makes you pay more which again does not matter with these digital connectors.
A waste of $20. The picture quality is bad, the camera featureless, the storage so small it can only be used as a webcam. And the worst part is the software that the argus makes you install to get your pictures off--clearly designed by drunk sadists. Unless you enjoy misery, avoid this camera no matter how cheap.
Speed and reliability compare favorably with my other SD cards in my cameras (fz28 & Pentax 100D). No problems.
Plug in the transmitter to the proper USB port, insert the included AA battery, and the mouse is ready to use. The response seems to be typical for an optical, acceptable but not super precise. Coverage by the transmitter is better than line of sight, so if you have a desktop, and the tower is on the floor, the signal will probably still reach the transmitter. The mouse about 3.8 inches long, symmetrically shaped, and relatively light to the touch. The functionality of the three buttons is smooth and easy.The shape of the transmitter is asymmetric and slightly pointed. If you have side by side USB ports and have this transmitter plugged in, you might have a little trouble plugging in a second device. USB ports usually come in pairs, and the transmitter must be plugged into a specific USB port to work.Battery life is supposed to be up to six months. When not in use, the transmitter can be stored in the base of the mouse. There is no power switch on the mouse, but sliding the transmitter into the base, turns power off to the mouse using a limit switch, which may stick at times. Works well with a desktop or laptop, and is competitively priced, and available in several colors.
I upgraded to Nuvi 360 from Garmin StreetPilot i3.What I like:1. Faster recalculation time, very important when traveling in areas where streets are much closer together (like NYC);2. Bluetooth connectivity -- shows caller id on the Nuvi screen, so I can decide whether to take the call or not. Also Nuvi automatically transferred my phone book over (from T-Mobile SDA), so I can call from the Nuvi unit directly.3. Connection to car stereo -- I plugged the Nuvi to my car's aux jack and can listen to the map directions and people one the phone through the car's stereo. This is much better than through an FM transmitter where there would be a lot of interference in a metropolitan area (if you can get an open chanel at all!).4. The music is paused when the Nuvi announces the next turning direction, etc. The music is then resumed. Great feature.5. Miscellaneous features that will come in handy when traveling.What I don't like:1. Only one - the American female voice (Jill) sounds lethargic, unlike the original female voice. There is a setting to choose the original female voice, but this one will not say the street name, etc. The man's voice is ok though I would have preferred a woman's voice.Overall a great unit, and though a little more money, it's definitely worth it!
I love this cable; I bought it after a scare in which $3 Monoprice optical cables broke and left the plastic ends inside of my expensive equipment. I was able to get the plastic bits out, but the experience gave me big pause on cheap cables. So I ordered several times of more expensive cables. This particular cable is thin, has a wonderful woven exterior, and nice connectors.However, the connectors do not swivel like the $40 Monster Ultra cables. I like the woven exterior on this cable more than the mesh the Monster cables have, but I suspect the Monster swivel will protect my gear more and reduce strain on connectors.At the end of the day though, this is very nice cable. If you have high end components that cost a lot of money, reconsider what happens when cable connectors break. I haven't tried breaking this, but I also trust the plastic more than I now trust the Monoprice cables.
This Hitachi has really proved itself a great value. When I bought it around Thanksgiving, my head was so filled with contrast ratios and black-level stats that I was worried silly. Turns out that this TV has a great HD picture, it has real depth and sensitivity while being nice sharp and crisp. Sports, especially football look phenomenal, movies, even in standard DV look terrific and it crushes in video games. I have a surround sound system, but the built in speakers are plenty fine for normal tv. Finally the optical audio out works great for channeling the surround sound from multiple sources to your reciever. Overall, love the tv, it's a real upgrade and I didn't spend so much that it has to be perfect.
...and I've owned my 75-830 for more than 10 years.My 75-830 is reliable, compact and its WX weather capability is priceless. (On one occasion, I didn't know that a small rainstorm that I was driving in was actually the leading edge of a hurricane. I did manage to outrun the hurricane, thanks to my good luck in finding out **exactly** what I was driving in.) It can be quickly converted to a CB portable walkie talkie.I do recommend this unit.I got it many years ago, new, on eBay for $45. You can use that for comparison, if you wish to.New addition: Now I own the 75-822 also. -----------------In my opinion, Midland has produced an **extraordinary** unit here.It can be used as a walkie-talkie. It comes with two different battery slide-ons to provide power for this purpose. One slide-on is designed for conventional batteries. The other slide-on is for rechargeable batteries, and the 75-822 includes an AC power supply to recharge the batteries.It can also be used in a vehicle. Another slide-on is provided for this purpose and will connect it to the 12v plug and to the external antenna. If you use a magnet-base antenna, you can move the entire package from vehicle to vehicle in **less than five minutes.** Time it yourself and by the way, I recommend a magnetic-base antenna* because it is so easy to transfer your CB rig from one car to another.It can be used as NOAA Weather Radio.I now own three CBs, two of them purchased in the last month. Each time I shop around for a new CB, I compare **all** the brands **carefully.** I keep coming back to Midland. I've owned my first Midland (75-830) for more than ten years; It's never failed me.* Remark: Amazon has for sale, the ProComm JBC101, a little stubby "rubber duckie" magnetic antenna which you can plop in the **center** of your automobile roof for even radiation in all directions. You can remove it in an instant (for carwash, for example) and put it back again later. I have two magnetic antennas. I didn't pay more than $20 for either one of them.
Bugs with this unit. Not recommended for recording lectures. It loops your recording over and over, even though loop is not on. High static noise during mp3 playback. Not worth the hassle.
I've had a PowerBook G4 for just shy of two years now and I have to say that this power adapter is the WORST thing about it. I've been babying my adapter since day one knowing a guy whose adapter broke but mine has just about had it. For nearly a year it would take fiddling everytime to get it to work in a socket and now the wire is finally on the verge of snapping.If it weren't so pricey, the horrid design wouldn't bother me. As things stand, I seriously hope to find a third party adapter. Apple, you disappoint me. As do the people who posted reviews before using the item for more than a month.
I just installed two sets of these speakers on my deck and above my patio. The speakers sound great and look good too. For 16 bucks a speaker you cant go wrong. If they fail in a year or two I will buy some more. For the price you cant beat it.
I bought this item a couple of years ago for my classroom. Only I, the teacher, was allowed to touch it, since it was so expensive. I was very persnickety about it, and never used it to sharpen pencils with plastic coatings. Despite my fanaticism and care, the sharpener only lasted about four months. The cheap (but loud) model I used before is still going strong. Don't waste your money on this fancy but unreliable model.
This is my first GPS. Overall I'm very happy. I feel like I got one of the best. It currently has 5 satellites and I'm in my hotel room (1st floor). So it picks up well. Sometimes it takes 1-3 minutes to get a signal, that can be frustrating. Sometimes while walking, it says I'm facing a direction that is not the same as the street. This is frustrating because you're walking down the street and it has the map turned to a different direction. It doesn't happen while driving. The auto adapter is a nice accessory. it's too bad the unit doesn't talk, is it to save physical space or to get you to buy a car model? And finally, count on buying maps which are very expensive especially for europe.I use it with Breeze Systems Downloader Pro to geotag all my images. Works great!Overall, it's a great GPS and I'm very happy with it.
They show two cartridges in the picture but only send one.
Well, like my title says, this bag was perfect for my little Fuji digital. I'm able to throw in 2 sets of batteries in the side pockets, carry my wallet and cell in the front zip, the camera in the middle, and an extra memory card.My only complaint about this bag is the lack of stability in the middle. Unless your very careful, with a lot of bumping, I think the camera would get damaged = not a good thing. But overall, if you need a quick, down and dirty bag, this is pretty darn good. For the money, it's worth it.
Worked well for a short time. After the 90 day full warranty, however, returning my unit to the Service Center in Texas yielded an offer of $200 plus shipping for a replacement refurbished unit. Given that price, you would have shelled out well over $500 for a portable player and only have another 90 days of coverage.
I fly a lot and wanted something that blocked most of the sound of the airplanes. However, I did not want to spend the money required to get good noise cancelling headphones and did not want the bulk of over-ear headphones. The Sennheiser CX300-S Earbuds are a good compromise. Sound quality is good - much better than cheap earbuds - and they do block most sounds quite well.
This meter probably works fine for your small appliances. I purchased it to evaluate my heavy usage appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners and to my dismay many of my heavy usage appliances such as dryer, A/C's have different plugs so the Monitor simply is of no value as it will not plug into the outlets.
I find this to be a good product for the music fan. There is more than enough space even for the average enthusiast. There is so much space on here that sometimes I forget what I have stored on it. I have had some issues where the device will "lock up" on me. Examples of this are trying to turn it on and nothing happens. Often I have had to turn the lock switch on and then off again prior to pressing the on button. Also, there are times when after pressing play to begin a track, you will see the track time counting but the actual song will not be playing.The size of this item may get anoying after a while, but it does not bother me too much. I just like the fact I have cd-less music on the go. Movies on here look marvelous! The screen is a very good size. The tuner on it picks up local stations well but don't expect to be able to tune in AM channels. It simply does not and I wish it did because I listen to a lot of AM sports talk radio.Considering the fact that I purchased this primarily for music and not video I am going to have to rate this item a 3/5 after I factor in the "locking up". Don't get me wrong; pictures look great and the clock is a great tool. Unfortunately there is no calendar which I think would be a plus. Overall, I like it but due to the fact that mostly everything is IPod compatible (i.e. docking stations), i'm considering trading mine in for an IPod.***UPDATE*** 22 Jan 09Ok, that part about trading in my Zune for and Ipod....forget it! A couple of weeks ago I thought that my Zune had stopped functioning when in actuality the battery was dead. Long story! Being the music-crazed nut that I am, I went out the following day and purchased an 8GB Silver Ipod Nano "chromatic". Now this was not the first time I have used an Ipod but I will say now that I am officially on the Zune bandwagon. I don't care what the majority says, i'm taking Zune over Ipod anyday! Yes, everything is Ipod compatible but ITunes have yet to match Zune's Pass. I mean, $15 per month for non-stop albums? Between the Nano that I bought and this same white 30GB Zune, the Zune's menu even looks more refreshing. The Ipod does have more equalizer settings but it has not been enough for me to abandon my Zune. I have an "Apple-head" teenager that ridicules my Zune for it's "massive" size. People, don't overrate the sizes! I like video on my Zune and the Nano's diminutive size makes me paranoid.Oh yes, this thing is so durable! I finally dropped it on the concrete and the thing has not missed a beat. Um...still 3/5 but that's a very positive 3.
Besides the out of control fluctuating volume, (which happens on its own intermittently and, after much figuring , seems to be set off by bright light hitting the volume control slide), this keyboard worked pretty well. But after a year the Dinovo Edge would no longer hold a charge. A web search revealed that this is an ongoing problem. There seems to be no way to replace the battery... and it becomes useless fairly quickly. Contacting support is difficult and no answers were provided. The Logitech support forum has several entries on this issue with zero answers. That's really shameful that this thing, which contains many toxic elements, must be thrown in the garbage after a year!
Para ser un producto tan pequeno, tiene un sonido espectacularLo puedes llevar a cualquier parte,es muy comodola potencia de salida es de 12W en total y el altavoz de graves con amplificador le da el maximo rendimiento para el tipo de sonido deseado.Aparte de todo esto, tiene un versatil control remoto que controla TODAS las funciones del ( CD Radio cassette Recorder )Me gusta como se ve,en fin te recomiendo esta ( CD RADIO GRABADORA)
The battery is as good as Kodak promised original Klik -8000 is capable, I was able to take about 200 shots. The only complain is the battery is a little stiff in the compartment.
if you are looking for a decent sub to use i really recommend this one. it can take the load great, i watched people that have this sub on youtube and thats why i decide to buy it.
I returned the first XTi I received because all pictures were underexposed and after a few weeks of use a permanent green pixel appeared in the picture display. It was a fairly large green pixel. This prompted me to return the camera. The second XTi I received also underexposed every picture. I called Canon, sent the camera in for recalibration (shipping, handling, and recalibration were all covered by the warranty), and received the recalibrated camera within two weeks. The recalibration worked however just this past weekend, a small green pixel appeared in the picture display. It is not as large as the first camera's green pixel. Nevertheless, I am concerned that two XTi cameras have had this green pixel appear within a few weeks of usage. My Canon Powershot S80 has gone through 2 years of tough wear and tear with no such green pixel appearing on the picture display.Overall, I am happy with the camera but have quality concerns.
We bought my son a headset to use for on-line games with his PS3, but the cord was way too short for him to sit in his normal spot on the sofa across the room from the big TV. So we purchased this USB extension cable and it works perfectly with his PS3. My son has reported no problems at all - he's a happy gamer!
I used this regularly and even if I leave it off the charger, it still works like a champ the next day. I wear it when I leave the area of the TV so I can listen to the news, etc. I also am able to listen to music channels without bothering with an IPOD or other devices and the quality is superb.
Installed easily. You plug USB devices in, they work.Received what I ordered in a timely manner.This is a 5 port device, 4 ports are external one is internal.
I would highly recommend this stereo receiver, particularly if you want a solid two channel system that is able to drive high current into low impedance speakers without breaking a sweat [there is so much drive "head room" -- high dynamic power -- that you never get to distortion-causing "limiting" in the amplifier or from its power supply]. As 5 channel [an up] receivers proliferate, the availability of good two channel systems has declined considerably.While multi-channel systems are certainly great for home theaters, providing a dynamic "imersive" experiance --- for enjoyable music listening, multi-channel's incremental sound experience improvement is only marginally better, if at all. Further, if the user is just interested music listening, two channel systems are simpler to set up in a room, since there are fewer speakers to be placed around the room [i.e. left, right and maybe a low-base unit --- no center or left/right rear speakers to be concerned with]. I still have my Yamaha RX-595 [which is very similar], purchased in 1998, for another room and it continues to perform excellently.The RX-797 adds Sirius/XM capability and two listening zone capability [with an included second remote] and a slight power upgrade [100+100 watts instead of 80+80 watts for 8 ohm speakers, so this is a technical rather than a practical "improvement" over the older unit]. Both units share excellent damping factors [makes sure the speakers move the way the music wants, not the way the heavy speaker cones want], low level phono input, loudness control to correct for the ear's lower high and low frequency sensitivity as the volume is turned down, video switching, AM/FM receiver and the ability to send an output from one source to a recording device, while listening to another.I am not a "Luddite" from 1811-16, but sometimes more is NOT better -- you have to fit the tool to the application. The choice is yours, good luck with yours.
I got this is in the mail yesterdya. Spent 5 minutes getting the router up and working with a wired connection to my desktop. Another 10 minutes to get it working with my wireless laptop (an extra 5 minutes due to the fact that my client needed some tweaking).I was able to browse and get my VPN connection to work without any hassles. My ssh session to work has been up for almost 1.5 hours now and the link quality and signal strenth are very good at a distance of 40 feet from the AP.All in all a very hassle-free experience setting it up. Wish the manual had been printed instead of on CD.
I bought this DVD player about a year ago. It worked ok until about a month ago when it started stuttering. I kept hitting the play button over and over again until it got over that trouble spot. It was not the DVD because I played it in my portable and the "rough" spot played just fine. I got this player because I heard great things about the name brand. I agree with the other reviewer that it looks cheep looking. For a player that cost me 150.00 dollars I really thought I was getting my moneys worth. Today it finally just quit playing.When I discovered it was sputtering, I cleaned the lens with a disk cleaner. That did not seem to help. I have a digital TV and that is the reason that I bought this player to begin with. Now I am stuck with buying another one. Very disappointing.
Oh my word! I called ZUNE support and was expecting "thune teckonall soppot". Nope, I got a FRIENDLY guy who speaks FLUENT ENGLISH! He helped me out with my problem(You have to finish a sync before you can delete stuff from the Zune.) I called at 12:10 AM EST January 1, 2007 and the WHOLE CALL took less than three minutes. I have never used an IPOD but I am very pleased with the ZUNE.
I just want to refute the top review here, I have a 720, which is the same as the 728, just less memory, and i have accessed my Earthlink account to get on line more than once. I can't do it from home, but it worked in the expedia cafe in LAX, and in New Jersey, at my relatives' house.
Evidently this is the perfect scanner for scanning lots of photos. Everyone here loves it, and it gets 4.5 stars. Exactly what I need. Oh, but one thing--Epson has discontinued it.
Very happy with purchase...works very well. Was concerned with outside "noise" breaking into songs...doesn't happen- clear and well worth the money - also like that it is not mounted or fixed in a location in any way...cord allows me to plug into back seat and hold to see music choices so I don't have to look down to change the song.
Install was very easy since I purchased the J pole mount to go with it. Was only picking up 4 channels with my old HD antenna. When I ran the channel search on my TV, all 28 channels showed up. HD channels looks just as good as my Uverse service at home. I would definitely recommend this antenna as an alternative to cable or Sat tv services. This works so well, I am thinking about cancelling my cable services and getting this instead. We watch too much TV anyway and the content on the internet is tremendous now anyway.
This prints fast and produces adequate low cost laser copies. Also the printer cartridges last a long time, nearly 4,000 pages. The downside of this printer is that it only feeds properly with an absolutely full even stack of paper. Once it gets about 1/3 the way down, be prepared for it to start feeding multiple pages through. Once it gets about 1/2 way down, then it really starts to jam up as it often feeds the rest of the stack through.It doesn't take all that long to unjam it, but it is irritating when you have large print jobs to do.Only buy one of these if you can find a very good price on it and need a low cost laser printer.
The Pelican 1020 Micro-Case is a great, solid and durable case that will handle a lot of use and abuse. It has an extremely strong polycarbonate body, clear lid for visibility of internal contents and an automatic pressure purge valve. The Micro Case will protect your contents as it is watertight and crushproof.I actually use my case as a basic first aid kit which is stored in the front pocket of myMaxpedition Noatak Gearslinger. The measurements of the case are 6.4 x 4.8 x 2.1 inches. The latch works well and stays in place when closed. While it is a relatively small case it holds the following first aid items:-18 Advil-12 Tylenol-2 Bayer Aspirin-2 Immodium AD-2 Zyrtec-2 Pair of Latex Gloves-5 1/32 oz. packets of 1% Hydrocortisone Cream-4 1/32 oz. packets of Neosporin-1 1/8 oz. packet of Burn Jel-12 Ultra Tums Extra Strength Tablets-1 Benzalkonium Chloride Towelette-8 Alcohol Swabs-4 Sterile Packets of Blister Treatment-1 2x2 Gauze Pad-2 Knuckle Bandages-2 Large Band-aids-4 Small Band-aids-1 Small Black Sharpie-1 Roll Dental FlossObviously it is not a complete trauma kit but it does meet many basic needs. The Pelican 1020 Micro-Case has worked exceptionally well as my basic EDC first aid kit and has come in handy on more than a few occasions.I highly recommend the Pelican 1020 Micro-Case as it is extremely durable and dependable.
I agree, this software is good. Great detail. The 3D feature is over-rated, though, for my uses. More of an image gimmick than actual representation of terrain. More importantly, though, my software suddenly &quot;lost&quot; one much-used quad sheet, leaving white space in it's place on my screen. I also lost all the markers and trails associated with that area, which included several day's work. Called their customer service for assistance and was connected to a very rude, arrogant, and unhelpful technician. Result: no fix. The company needs to back an excellent product with helpful and knowledgable technicians.
i don't know why ppl said they are unable to make print from their mac, i am personal using a TiBook 400 with 10.3.4, i download and install the driver from Samsung Website, then i hook up the printer with USB cord and everything works perfectly fine with me, and i recently hook it up with my Airport Express, and i use Rendezvous printing and share it with my other Wintel machines at home, never have a problem.my experience tell me that you need good paper to get quality print from this little machine(never try grahpic, i print text only).
The retractable feature was a nice bonus. So far no problems with the items at all. Have used a few weeks now.
I needed to add a pair of speakers to my Polk Audio RM7500 system as I was downsizing from an old pair of mid grade tower speakers I was using at the time to make my 7.1 system complete. These are the perfect march, smaller than the old towers yet large enough to produce the sound needed for a front signal, and they fit the budget.
We were supposed to get a AMD ATHLON 64 X2 Dual-Core 5600+ 2.8 GHz processor but instead, only received a cooling fan! The company, Computer Geeks, removed the processor from the box before shipping it to us. We feel that if you advertise an item for a certain price, they should honor the price! We know they made a mistake but they should have handled the mistake differently. Since we did not receive the processor, we really can not rate it, but we are rating the company we ordered it from. We will NEVER order anything from Computer Geeks again!
This Monster Cable was just the thing I needed for my new compter and monitor connection. HDMI to DVI cable gives me the best viewing, clearest digital picture and sound possible. I recommend it over other brands for it's quality which will no-doubt last for years. Both ends fit perfectly into their designated attachment sites and are gold plated for maximum conductability. I got the 4' length cable which is perfect if you intend to set your PC near your Monitor... no extra cable to clutter the backside.
I have had this camera for over 6 years now.. Great camera and so simple to use.. After 3 years the battery was not holding up any charge but I found one on ebay with higher amp capacity for just 15 bucks..I am satisfied with the product!!
I picked this up after reading all of the other positive reviews. The only negatives anyone else seemed to mention were (1) too pricey, and (2) didn't fit the flash well.As for concern (1), I don't care. At this price, adding more "wow" to my pictures is worth 10X what this unit costs. I take pictures of family and friends and events that I'll NEVER have another chance to capture. And for someone who's been disappointed 100's of times when later viewing shots on an LCD screen that are badly exposed, or that have that harsh "headlights in the eyes" flash look, this seems like a BIG step in the right direction when there's no ceiling to bounce off of. It's true that I have been able to get similar results with the white diffusing card that pulls out of the 580EX flash head, as well as with a 3x5" index card rubber banded to the flash head, but shots taken with the Sto-Fen diffuser seem to be a bit better. It also seemed like more of the flash's light was projected at the subject with the Sto-Fen.As for concern (2), the "Sto-Fen Omni Bounce = EY = Designed for Canon 580EX & 580EX-II" fit my 580EX II perfectly, and was not too tight, nor did it fall off or move at all once installed. It's a good friction fit, and the Sto-Fen plastic is soft enough to flex for fitting. It has a feature in the plastic designed specifically to fit around the non-regular flash head as well. My only gripe was that the flash's case that Canon provides just has enough room in it for the flash, so the Sto-Fen becomes one more article to find room for in your camera bag.I posted a picture that I recently took with the Sto-Fen (look under the product picture) and you can see an unretouched (except for cropping) photo of a friend's daughter that has no red eye even in a shot where the flash did NOT pre-fire for red eye reduction. The ceiling was very high, with open rafters, so no chance for a bounce shot.There are probably "better" diffusers out there (that have more surface area) but size is a trade-off if you want to keep your gear somewhat mobile and not too over-powering looks' wise. The Sto-Fen seems like a very nice solution, and will continue to get a lot of use on my flash. This unit gets a 5-star thumb's up for doing EXACTLY what you expect it to.
I ordered this and never recieved it. I did get an e-mail telling me it was no longer availabe. Had to go to the store to buy it and then send it to Ohio.
I purchased this lens primarily to improve my photography of live bands. I tend to go see bands in smaller club-type venues - many of which have really poor stage lighting. My XSi's kit lens wasn't cutting it and my 50mm prime wasn't flexible enough as far as framing went. I knew I needed a faster zoom - and after reading a ton of reviews I knew this baby fit the bill.I have to say, this lens changed everything about shooting bands for me. The colors are amazing and I manage to get those killer shots that I NEVER could dial in with my other lenses. I've never had the deep-pockets or the opportunity to shoot with an L-series lens, but I can't imagine a better lens than this - especially for the price!Totally amazed and happy.
I ordered ASUS PCI 5.1 Channel Sound Card XONAR_DG.... because it had great reviews. No matter what I did I couldn't get the headphones to sound right and it's supposed to have a headphone amp. So I sent it back and ordered this. I have had tons of Creative Labs gear and most of it was awesome and always worked with no trouble. I am running windows 7 64bit pro, and this is a great value soundcard. Does exactly what it needs to. Works for me.
The Apple computer was in great shape and came with the programsoffered in the ad. I am very happy with my purchase.
I have to admit, I, like many of the other reviewers here was concerned about the cost of these headphones. But then I got to thinking, how many pairs of earbuds and headphones had I bought in the past couple of years trying to find the right ones.I did the math, and now I wish I'd have bought the E2C's straight away.These are simply the best sounding ear-buds I've ever tried.I work in a wood-working shop, so I regularly have to wear hearing protection, and I generally wear my earbuds undernieth. This is not usually very comfortable. With the E2C's, however, they block out so much of the outside noise, that I only feel the need to wear my ear muffs when working with particularly loud machinary. Routers, saws, drills etc are all nicely blocked out.So I give them a five out of five both for sound quality (which as other reviewers have mentioned is simply awesome, there are subtleties to my music I'd never heard before), as well as 5 out of 5 for noise cancellation. The only thing better would be custom fit studio monitors (which incidentially you can upgrade the E2C's to if you like).
The only problem I have is the automatic preset button is kinda big and in the middle which makes it way too easy to accidentally hit. I bought this radio from Circuit City during their going out of business sale. I love the radio and all the functionality that it has.. I can't wait to expand on what I already have for it.
When I set the EQ and then turn the volume up past 30, the EQ effect disappears, so that at 40 (full volume), there is no EQ at all; each preset sounds the same. The EQ sounds good from volume 1-29. I drive a variety of headphone types. This player is not loud enough, and the EQ/bassboost disappears when I turn up the volume -- can these problems be fixed in firmware? This &quot;intelligent&quot; EQ is totally annoying and makes this unit (in combination with various headphones) produce both too quiet of output and poorly shaped and impossible to control response. I have owned several portable players and this has the weakest output of any.
These save lots of space in storing CD's. There is a small slot in which one can put the CD title, but the one criticism is that the slot doesn't hold the label securely enough, so that it needs to be taped,.a small extra step.I store one CD per folder keeping the folder of notes in the second holder.
Awesome sounding headphones!under 100 bucks is just excelent!No complains so far!feels nice, sound nice and the price is awesome.
I was very skeptical about this product, especially since USB to Firewire was supposed to be extremely difficult to work with one another. Any available products were priced atleast > $100. So, making this work on a non-firewire PC was a big concern.However, this product was priced just right and as soon as it was plugged in, Windows recognized the PC card. Next step, when I connected the Camcorder, the intended firewire device for use, the camcorder image showed up in windows movie maker with no issues - first time!
Had the Microsoft Ergo keyboard for years, spilled water on it an unfortunately it needed to be replaced. Best Price around and Fast Shipping! I received it the next day!
I bought a white Zune recently, mainly because it was on sale at a decent price (I believe the next Zune version is coming out soon.) Here's my impression:1. The unit is fairly small, thin & light enough to fit in the pocket. It appears well-built.2. The screen is clear, nice & good size - about 3" at 320240/65k color.3. Some non-techie people may have difficult time using the software initially. It's not very intuitively designed. You should have an Internet connection for installation & current firmware updates.4. Since your machine does not recognize Zune as an external storage device (there's a registry hack for this), you will have to "sync" all your Zune contents via the supplied software.5. The sound quality is good. The earbuds came with the Zune are OK. There are better earphones out there if you want to plunge.6. The battery life seems average. Audio listening lasts around 10+ hrs depending on your usage & settings (I turn the Wifi off, don't use EQ often & put it in "sleep mode" when not in use - pressing back/down combination.) Charging takes about 2 hrs - either via USB connection to your computer or an external wall charger (not included.) I purchased the nice "DLO Power Kit", comes with wall & car adapter, plus USB cable, I'd recommend this kit. Additionally, to prolong the Lithium-ion battery life, I would recharge it BEFORE the battery is depleted completely.
works as described but my boss said my voice sounded muffled thorough the microphone switch.Rather than return the product I plugged the microphone directly into computer and did not use the microphone through the switch.Since my cable for the microphone is short you have to have the switch close to the microphone /speaker jack of the computer.Since this was ok with me in my setup because otherwise switch kept falling on floor it works ok for my use.
I was shocked to see this device average only 3 stars. I've since read all the reviews; people who rated the device lower than 4 starts almost universally based their assessment on the fact that the NSLU2 will not read pre-formatted hard drives with data on them. Boo hoo. That's a pittance compared to the value provided by this device.This device allows you to easily setup a file server for your network. It's Web interface is typical of LinkSys products -- good, not great. However, beyond simply allowing everybody read/write access to everything shared, the device allows you to define users, create multiple directories to share, and specify which uses can read and write to each directory.This is NAS made easy. The NSLU2 is worth every penny!
Good multi card reader. Well made. Wish the XD and smaller card slots were easy to use
The cable works as advertised, It allows me to use my HDMI out on my PS3 and other HD components to use the TV as a switching device and all I have to do for great surround sound is to turn on my receiver. Never trust a marketing genius, they will try to convince you that an $80 cable is better than the $.02 one that I purchased here when the truth is that with digital electronics the signal is either on or off and there is no difference if the two connecting devices both see the ons and offs the way that they are supposed to, a $10 HDMI cable will function every bit as good at one that costs ten times more.SFPlanet rocked this deal and I am happy to have the best sound that my system can put out with out having to spend an arm and a leg for some cable with a brand name on it.
this little device has everything I wanted to replace my old sony cassette recorder and more. controls are easy to use, it's light, easy to download wma files and burn to cd, good sensitivity with the built in microphones. I haven't tried an external mic yet, but for the money, I didn't find anything on the market that came close to this little device.would I use it for professional recording? no. but for quick informal lectures, or concerts where I just want to recall what was played, this unit stands tall.
I bought these speakers for around $250 6 years ago. It was one of the best, most stable purchases for my computer set-up that I made.These speakers deliver. The amount of things we did with them just to test them out proved some remarkable things, from being able to hear them from across a college campus, to actually breaking a window (an expensive, but very awesome, conclusion to an excellent bass test). The power output is something that is remarkable to behold. Even at about 1/6th of the full power, it's able to overpower most other speaker systems, and is a very comfortable "loud" listening level. Going beyond it, and truly cranking it up, is just a fun night. The quality has always been astonishing, and it's meant that my computer was the center for all entertainment among my group of friends. The subwoofer is a beautiful thing to behold.I had to retire them recently, as they finally began to fail. Don't take that as something to ward you off, though; these endured 6+ years of daily, extreme usage. They were lugged around and hooked up to everything. They played every type of music you can think of, and did it well. If you are looking for a quality entertainment setup, for quite a long time, you can't do much better than these.
I used this to connect my laptop to a camcorder using the firewire port. I plugged it in and my computer automatically found the drivers online and I have never had a problem with it.
This router works great. Haven't had to reset it or think about it since i installed it. Has good range for such a small router. In my opinion, most people that give bad reviews simply don't know how to configure their electronics.
It works. It is of good quality. I am happy with the new parallel port printer cable. Not much more I can say.
This was an OK cable as far as cables go and matched it's description. The thing that really impressed me was the speed of the delivery. It was in my hands in 2 days without and any special delivery requested.
Let's start with - This is not what I expected. Seriously, I was expecting much less from this thing. I ordered this because I was tired of using my iTrip with my current radio in my room. I like to just leave my iTrip in my car, and the iTrip doesn't have the good quality I would like in my bedroom at home.When I got this in, I looked at it thinking it would be small sound, small everything really. But I was pleasantly suprised. The sound is quite full for the size of the unit. Now it is no Bose Sounddock, so don't expect lots of bass...actually there is NO bass in this little thing - I tried some current r&b; and rap tunes and kind of laughed. But I still appreciate the value of these speakers because of the tiny amount of space it takes up, the good quality sound, the ease of use, and the portability factor. The sound is room filling, but no more than that. Don't expect to hear this thing jamming from across the house, but I'm not worried about that. I live in an apartment with a roommate, so I don't mind the smaller sound, she doesn't either.Get these if you can't shell out $300 for the Bose Sounddock...you won't be disappointed
First let me say, I am a longtime devoted customer of Olympus and have owned several of their pocket cameras, going way back to the original XA-2 model in about 1979-80. I have found my older Olympus digital a pleasure to use, it gives me surefire results, and it has been reasonably reliable despite less than optimum working conditions (two small children in the house.) I decided to replace it with something smaller and more powerful, and since I had Amazon gift certificates to use, I purchased it through Tiger Direct/Amazon.The first frustrating thing was that in the 10 days or so it took to receive this camera, it went down in price by $40 through another vendor featured on the site. It has gone back up, but still--this left a bad taste in my mouth!I thought I had researched pretty well before purchasing this camera. Initially, I was very pleased with the ease of operation. It is (naturally) faster and more powerful than my 4-year-old C-2020. It shares the same basic commands and setup, so the learning curve was minimal. However, I was expecting the photos to be dramatically better. I would say they were about the same, and some were more blurry than I would have expected. Maybe I had finessed the focus on my old camera, or maybe there was something wrong with this one, I don't know. I was not blown away by the image quality, and as others have mentioned, the flash really is weak. This camera performed best for me in natural light, where I was able to get good closeups as well as scenic shots.More distressing, it didn't even last a month! On the last day of preschool, I dropped it--gently--from knee height. The shutter button popped off, never to be seen again, and the door to the USB port would not shut. (Sadly, I did not realize the extent of the damage until kindergarten graduation, which I therefore didn't get on film--BOO HOO!)Now, I realize this was completely my fault and I take the blame for dropping the camera. However, these point and shoot models do take some abuse, and I've seen other models survive much worse. This was a relatively minor bump, and the camera is virtually totalled. It is obviously not covered under warranty, and I can't return it. I sent it to Olympus and was quoted 2/3 of the purchase price to fix it. I don't think that will be happening! My next camera may still be an Olympus, but I'll definitely buy locally with a generous extended warranty, as I have in the past. Seems to be the only way to go with more delicate items, particularly those which are carried in purses, backpacks or diaper bags! :)
Little speakers, medium sized sub-woofer, inmense joy...After I plugged this sound system to my computer for the first time, I was in shocked. They sounded so perfectly and had so much power!! I didn;t expect that at all. They were a huge shock in the sense that I got so much more for my money than I originally thought I would. I recommend these to anyone that wants something just below surround sound system, they will be truly an ear candy.
I bought this product because it was suggested at the time that I bought a Sony Mini-DV Camcorder. It turns out, that the case just swallows up the camcorder and it wouldn't be very secure inside. It would work nice with a larger camcorder and then you would still have room for the accessories that you need to have along with your standard digital camera and other stuff. There was a hidden compartment in the bottom that is great for storage also, If you don't have a lot of stuff, don't buy this bag.
I am the type of person who actually reads all the reviews before I make a purchase, especially, on line.I have been just delighted with my new 810 and the performance.One of the reviews I read talked about the upgrade from the 800 to the 810 and the person was sorry that they did not wait for this new model to be released. I am sure glad that I read this review and acted on it. I am totally delighted with my camera in EVERY way. I love the large viewing screen and the feature where if my hand shakes the camera automatically compensates. This feature is great especially because I have taken many pictures in the past where this has been a problem.I hope that others will read this review a enjoy the experience for themselves.All the best! David P.
While the TiVo service is amazing they really missed the boat with this product.The idea behind this unit is to be able to record two shows at one time; a really great idea that has been available in cable and dish systems for some years. However, this unit really can't do that for many people.You can ONLY record two shows if you meet ALL of the following conditions:-You subscribe to cable TV-At least one show you want to record is on analouge (not digital) cable-The other show you want to record is on either digital or analouge cableIf you have an antenna, no dice. Dish newtwork or DirectTV, no dice. Want to record a show on HBO and Showtime at the same time, no dice. Basically, you can never really know if the shows you want to record can be recorded or not without having to cross reference them to what part of your cable service they are on.TiVo has the right idea but clearly did not execute it with this product.
I have purchased 3 of these headsets in the last year and I'm very pleased with them. I have tried other brands and none of them performed very well. The sound quality with this Panasonic is very good and no one has had trouble hearing me speaking into the microphones.
I bought the Kill-A-Watt EZ to better understand where my electrical energy $$ were being used. While there were some surprises, good and bad, what this device really helped me do was to take a critical look at what wastes my money. A nice surprise was my fairly new refridgerator (4 to 5 yr old Sears); it only costs $65.00 per year. Another surprise, a bad one, was how much it costs to have my VCR, TV, DVD, and cable box turned off but lights or LEDs still on; $36.00 per year. I now have a surge protector and turn everything off at bedtime. Lights and lamps can be a big energy waster. If you pay 10 cents per killowatt it means for every 10 hours a 100watt lamp is on it costs you 10 cents. The new CFL bulbs reduce that cost to 3 cents. Running a faucet till the water is hot, mainly out of habit, is a great waste of money, especially when cold water hand washing works just fine. The main point is that having this meter answers questions and makes you think about your energy use and waste. I like everything about this Kill-A-Watt meter except the display could be a little brighter, hence only a 4-star rating. I recommend it for many reasons.
Every brand of blank media is made by different companies, other than the one who's name is on it. When you look near the bar-code of any cd-r or dvd+r, they are always made in these 3 or 4 different places: Taiwan, India, Mexico and Japan. From my experience, the ones that work best are made in JAPAN.I'm definitely no expert, and if you use blank media for professional purposes, you should investigate this for yourself. I can tell you that Fuji is always made in Japan, and I've had a good success rate with them for a few weeks (since I learned this). Of course, checking every one before it goes out the door is a good idea, but you never know how long it will last; DVD-Rot is a real problem. Other than that, I would only buy them in stores so you can tell exactly where they came from.And for the love of God, can someone just make a product that will last??
Cheap and definetely works...Couldn't ask for more. It cost more for shipping! These cables are prefect for my surround sound and my Xbox 360, cuts back on the many cables and gives me excellent sound and picture.
I wasn't counting, but I think I pulled about 20,000 pages off this drum before it died. But with all drum units, reman'd or not, the number of pagers you get from it depend on the types of jobs you're doing. It doesn't last as long if you print one page at a time -- i.e., the drum heats up and cools down per page. I print about 500 pages per job most of the time, which is probably why I managed 20,000 pages. But please don't rate this thing poorly just because you *thought* it was a genuine Brother product. It's not, and it doesn't claim to be, but it does the job quite adequately.Remember that there are a LOT of manufacturers out there that make non-OEM parts/accessories for everything from printers to cellphones. ALWAYS read the description carefully before ordering, and never rate a product poorly because you didn't read thye entire description.
I bought it for just 2 months and the stick is loosen now.The throttle control locates in a ridiculous place. Your wrist can move it when playing. Don't buy it.
The Coolpix 2000 is my first digital camera. For the money, I can't imagine a better camera out there. I bought it at Amazon.com, and with the low price they have on it (then figure in the rebate from Nikon) how can you beat it? It is a Nikon product, and has their usual quality.If you go through the manual, and view the info CD that comes with it, you will be taking superb pictures in no time.I had a little trouble with blurriness when taking pictures in low light at first, but all you need to do is use the correct setting, and use a tripod. There is a little "hand shake" symbol that pops up in the display whenever you run into a situation that a steady hand is required to achieve a sharp picture. I found that a tripod is the ticket for those situations. Tripods are a cheap and wise investment.As for the battery life...no big deal. It will accept an external power pack plug-in if you need to use it for extended periods. I bought a 7.5 volt Digicom model and it works great. You can take a TON of pictures on it without fear of it going dead. You will still need to pick up a charger and a couple of sets of rechargable AA batteries for the times where you use it for only an hour or two at a time. Forget about using any non-rechargable batteries. You would go broke in a hurry!Just set it so that it will automatically shut itself off after 30 seconds or one minute (there are a few settings for different auto shut off durations available).Compared to the way we used to go about it (buy film, pay for development, then sort through and save only the "good" shots), this is a far better way to go.If you want to view the pictures on your tv (like the old projector slide shows we used to sit through as kids) you can just plug it into the TV, and run through any shots stored on a card. We find ourselves doing this a lot after family outings to help determine which pictures we want to print out. There is never a shortage of opinion!By the way, You will want to pick up a bigger capacity CF card or two. I went with a 128 mb card, and that is enough for my usage. You can take about 132 pictures in the highest quality settings with it. It will store well over 200 on the second highest quality settings (still extremely good quality for 5 X 7 photos).I suppose there are a few flaws as expressed in some of the other reviews, but why worry? This a great camera from a great company for a great price. In its price range, I doubt if you can touch it (and I shopped). Buy one!
I went with the iRiver for a few reasons: good reviews on the FutureShop website. Silly me, I normally check Amazon for reviews, but didn't do so this time. Big mistake - there are some telling reviews here. Second reason: price. [...] Big savings, enough in fact to pay for the FM transmitter (more on that later). The last reason was entirely superficial, but it was the coolness factor. Everyone and their dog has an iPod Mini, I wanted something different. I also like the colour (gray) as opposed to iPod white or iPod Mini colours... I love the black U2 iPod.The Verdict? I returned the iRiver within 48 hours.But first, the good:* Look. Nice looking (though not as nifty as the iPod). Really, I just love the colour. iPod white is bland, and the Mini colours are boring (to my taste).* Features! FM receiver, voice recording, photo and text viewing, colour screen... all awesome features, none of which are available standard on iPod (except photos on iPod Photo).* Navigation. This is a mixed bag, as navigation is well arranged (for the most part), but the controls and some particulars are lacking. It's easy to find the song you're looking for: like iPod, iRiver splits your library up by artist/album/track/genre in aplhabetical order. However, it displays all tracks in alphabetical order (not the order they are in on the CD), and (this is a big failure imo), treats all bands whose names start with "The" as the letter T, instead of skipping to the second word. iPod/iTunes sorts artists with "The" prefixes by the second word, so you don't have a list of "The XYZ" in a row on your list. The buttons are effective, but iPod's click wheel is far better.Now, the nasty:* Syncing: a nightmare. It only works with Windows Media Player, and by works, I mean it barely functions. The player claims to offer playlist capability, but no matter how hard I try, I cannot get WMP to load a playlist to the player. I can set up a "quick list", but nothing more. Entirely unacceptable, as I need to be able to import playlists for different things, and you can have only one "quick list". iPod allows you to save a quick list, at least. In the box I found a piece of paper telling me if I was having trouble with this issue to upgrade Firmware. I followed the instructions, updated Firmware, reloaded the player, and: nothing. Still no playlists.* Tags: no matter how I arrange it, the player insists on ignoring ID3 tags my computer recognizes. Despite the folders being organized on my computer, when I import them into the player I end up with songs sorted into "Unknown Artist" folders and "Uknown Album" folders. Again, totally unacceptable. Being an iTunes fan, I love how simple it is to operate, and iRiver/WMP is a terrible execution. Songs that appear in iTunes/WMP as "Track One" by artist "XYZ" end up sorted as "01 Track One" by artist "Unknown". WTF?* The player is difficult to turn off, and I found it consistently stayed on when I thought it had shut down, draining batteries needlessly.* Charging: the charging mechanism is poorly thought out, as the USB transfer and charger are combined, and it is a non-standard USB link, so you must have the cables, together: no charging via USB at home and using the power cord at work (for example).Finally, an iRiver (in general) comment: I went the next day to buy the iRiver FM transmitter, which would plug into my cigarette lighter and be very convient in the car. And you know what? Defective. Didn't work, didn't even turn on. Utter garbage, the entire iRiver brand, as far as I'm concerned. And I'm rather upset at this, as I've waited some time for this player to arrive only to have to return it. What a waste.I would recomend the iRiver only to someone that NEEDS an FM receiver and mid-capacity MP3 player in one. iPod can handle the rest of the features it provides, albiet with accessories, in a better fashion.Two stars for a nice player, fairly well thought out with nice features, but very poor execution. Maybe the next generation iRiver will be better, but for now, I'll stick to ipod.After returning my iRiver I went looking for an iPod. I ended up with the first generation U2 iPod Special Edition (this one lacks the colour screen), and haven't looked back. It syncs quickly and EXTREMELY easily with iTunes, holds tons of songs, and is a breeze to navigate.For those looking at the iRiver H10 5GB, I recomend the ipod Mini (4 or 6GB, while it's still available) or the new iPod nano (2 or 4GB) instead. Fewer features, maybe. But overall quality far outweighs this.
Just got this microscope yesterday. It's amazing. Originally I had planned to spend more money on a scope with 1000x magnification power, but when I learned that this one could be upgraded, I decided to save some money and avoid the difficulty of dealing with oil immersion. I am very impressed with what you can see at 400x and 500x, and with such clarity. Also, the mechanical stage is great. I didn't think of the mechanical stage is a deciding factor when choosing a scope, but now that I've used it I can't imagine not having it.I want to give this product 5 stars, except that, as others have said, this seems like it could be a fire hazard. I actually feel very fortunate that I had read the other reviews that mentioned this danger, because otherwise I probably would not have taken any precautionary steps. Because I read those reviews, I chose to put my microscope on top of a cork coaster when using the lamp. Sure enough, when I moved the microscope aside, you could see that the coaster had started to become discolored under the lamp! That could have been my table.Other than that, the only other complaints I have is that this does not come with any blank slides, and the lamp does not have a switch, but these are small issues that do not affect my rating. As long as you're careful not to leave the microscope unattended when the lamp is on, you won't be disappointed.
I got my first SeaGate 6.0 GB removable drive almost 4 years ago, and I LOVE it! Big enough that I don't loose it; small enough to drop in a purse or back pocket. It wasn't until just this year that I started to have connectivity issues with the wiring by the USB plug. I was really happy to find out they still made this one (although it's listed as a 5.0 GB instead of 6.0 GB now), and ordered it right away. I'm on the lookout for an Altoids tin to keep it in, which someone suggested early - such a great idea! &lt;3
I am a college student who's always dabbled in PDA's. However, I'd always get tired of going through the hassle of encoding every single event/important detail when I could easily do it on a paper organizer. However, I got hooked on the Palm m505, a great model but quite outdated.I looked online for so many hours for the perfect PDA for me. Since I am in school, price isn't exactly a flexible factor so I narrowed it down to the Tungsten E and a low-end Sony Clie. However, I'm both a Mac and PC user so using a PDA that I could integrate with both computers was the most practical. I however fell for Sony's marketing ploys and ended up buying it impulsively! It was a huge mistake. The low-end Clie was bulky, outdated (Palm OS 4), and had limited support. I quickly sold this and bought myself a Tungsten E, which I should've picked in the first place.The first time I took it out of its plastic covering(which was kind of cheap looking), I was too excited to wait the whole 3 hours of initial charging. When it was done though, I immediately turned it on and fell in love with the beautiful, crisp quality of the screen. A Graffiti user, it was hard at first to configure the Graffiti 2 but once I got the hang of it, I was set.The handwriting recognition (even in using the virtual keyboard) of the Tungsten was amazing. I didn't need to keep repeating strokes over and over again unlike my Palm m505 or even the Clie. The included applications were great. I could bring my Powerpoint presentations wherever I wanted (and it has a special timer feature that would prove to be handy whenever I was to present with a strict time schedule). I also had the very beautiful Os 5 Calendar interface, which perfectly integrated and color coded my events along with my To Do's.It's perfect for games too because the screen is not too bright and not too washed out (unlike the Clie). Battery life is not bad although it could better.This is a beautiful PDA and absolutely worth every penny. Don't let the little complaints outweigh its great possibilities. If you're in college, a yuppie, or even a soccer mom, this is great for you. :)RecommendedYesAmount Paid (US$): 250Recommended for: Students - Stylish and a Best Value
I purchased this 12 inch Polk Sub woofer online for $195 plus shipping at expoNJ.com [List and at my local Best Buy was $399] Shipping was the only negative .somewhat slow . Another $30 and it took 2 weeks to arrive. It was perfect, not a second or a refurbished . . It's performance is astounding . . easy to connect, clear instructions, and it can connect to any amp . . you don't need a 'sub woofer output'- just use the existing left and right amp outputs if you don't have a lowlevel connection . . This is my sons who lives on a low bass rumble . . even he is impressed . . I want to steal it from him for my Home Theater surround sound system . . IF there is a better deal on a great sub woofer, I haven't found it yet !!!
I've been using this printer since it came out, both with Windows XP and OS X. I've never had any problems with it. The print quality is consistantly good, and photos are produced quickly. It's ridiculously inexpensive, the ink lasts a long time, etc. What's not to like?
This is a great bag for the macbook. Excellent quality and plenty of room for a mouse and power cord.
This bag is what I use for my Sony A100 and it works great. T
Buying Bose was my longtime dream and it is my first home theater system. I use with Onkyo TR N609 receiver and it bangs on the base effects. Mid-Range sounds are not good and the sub-woofer muffles and makes the dialogues inaudible. Low range and high range sounds are rocking.I tried Klipch D5000 with the same receiver, but it was the less than half of Bose sound effect and hence i returned it.It comes with the cables too, and I bought the banana plugs and I am done. When compare to other speakers it is way too expensive, but has to pay for the Bose name.Finally am settled with this and I good for now.
I was very excited about this camera, until the broken battery door latch. 2nd different digital camera manufacturer with this problem. Why cant they make a camera with a good battery door cover???
For the price, I don't think you can beat this. Great bass reproduction, very decent sound isolation and makes it where I can actually *hear* the music in my headphones, instead of what's playing at the gym. Best workout headphones I've ever owned, should've bought these long ago! Don't hesitate to try these out, for their purpose, they are outstanding! I'm Emko, by the way.
I initially really liked this cable because it was so inexpensive and worked just fine with any TV I connected my laptop to. However, the first cable that I bought worked for a month or two and then my screen would randomly start turning blue, then yellow, then red until the cable stopped working completely.Thinking it was just that one cable, I figured since it was so inexpensive, I'd just replace it with another. The second one that I bought has been working fine for almost 5 months, but is now almost completely unusable and broke down much faster than the first one.Bottom line is I'd much rather just buy a more expensive cable that won't stop working in a matter of months than have to replace one of these every few months.
We share our high speed Sprint Broadband bandwidth (microwave signal, not DSL or Cable) across a PC, a Mac G3, and a Linux workstation with this router. No server required. This thing rocks! There's no need to fight over only one phone line to the Internet--connect multiple computers to this baby and more than one can surf at the same time! Complete with firewall.
I bought one of this cameras about a year ago and only give me 6 months of service then nothing.
There are different brands and different qualities of filters out there, and I've found that Tiffen is a name I can count on. I use this as a permanent protection on the front of my lens, as well as it's stated purpose - UV protection of course. I don't know what else I can say beyond that - it's an excellent filter, has excellent quality, and does a great job of what it's designed to do.
At first I was disappointed with this item as it would not easily set up with the pictures that I wanted to use. However, after figuring out how to properly enter the pictures as a thumbnail set, the album worked perfectly. My wife carries the album in her purse (with all the other stuff) and finds it easy to whip it out and show the entered pictures. We had considered the keychain units but liked the larger picture 2.4 inches of this album.
This was a very good deal for me. The price was right and the article was of great quality. I would do business with this supplier again, thank you.
I like this pen. It is very easy to use and will effectively clean your lens. I recommend you to get one.
Great Product. My Brother label printer works great with it great!!! I highly recommend this product. Excellent labels. My printer is the model QL-570
Had an old Gateway laptop finally die and wanted to get the data off the harddrive before disposing of the unit. This product hooked up easily to the IDE cable on the computer and to the laptop IDE drive. Transering over the data was simple and complete.
I used the included silicon ear inserts for the first several weeks and was impressed, but not totally happy with the comfort level or the amount of bass that I was hearing.I switched to the included foam ear inserts today and the change is dramatic. The headphones are now *fully amazing*. I can't stress this enough. I have a $1200 set of Polk RT-16's at home and they are amazing. These E3C's with the foam inserts are equally amazing. I can't emphasize this enough: use the foam inserts! I'm not 100% convinced that these phones are the best.
What do you want with a radio? Crystal clear, powerful, and rich sound, and the convenience to play it wherever. I bought mine after I heard my dad play his. When mine arrived I was showing it off and my teenage daughter said, "Turn it down, it's too loud." I consider that to be the ultimate compliment to a great speaker system. You can pop the ipod in or enjoy the FM radio (gets great reception!). Sleek black design, blue LED display, and it folds up like a medium sized book. I love that I can take it and place it anywhere since it has a built-in rechargeable battery (which lasts up to 7 hours). Has separate auxiliary input line and a remote. Honestly, for a 100 bucks, look no further!
I'll be brief. Megapixels should not be your sole consideration. I have made 8x10 prints of pictures taken (macro and regular settings) with this camera and they are gorgeous and very detailed (I posted the full zoom photo of the truck with the dent and the macro pic of the devil ducks). For family and vacation pix this is exactly what I need. I think the person who wrote that 4x6 prints weren't good didn't have the camera set to the highest resolution (it has 3, with the lowest resolution intended for web viewing only).The low light problem may lie with me as I've re-read the manual and now taken a couple good photos in no light with the flash. I set the camera to night rather than normal and the flash and image stabilization did the rest.The video quality is alright for the occasional e-mail.As I love the compact size I'm keeping this camera. I was thinking of moving to a used FZ3 as that model is the same size and has the focus-assist for low light, but may hold off for now.Ideally I'd like a camera this size that could also take decent video with sound occasionally that I could enjoy watching on a TV. This is a little too muddy. BTW, you can watch photos on your TV, but oddly, you can't transfer pix from your computer onto the camera's flash card and then use the camera to view them on TV. That would be a nice feature also.I also wish there was an ISO setting button rather than having to go into the menus, but oh well.Oh, get a 128MB or better flash card. I only take pix at the highest resolution and then convert to lower for e-mail on my computer.
I've never heard of "ADATA" but the card works as well as the name brands for less$$. I would but again ...
The recorder is great.The instructions are terrible.They are in broken Chinese like it was 30 years ago from Japan. I finally just started playing with it until I learned the format and where everything is.The pickup range for interviews is excellent.The only reason I didn't give it a five is the manual--it's all there if you can figure where and what it means.
These cables are dirt cheap and reaches far. Connection feels solid and no problems with the signal. Exactly what I needed to hook my laptop up to my home theater receiver. Perfect.
Works very well.It would be even better if there were a counter included.
I got this wireless mouse for my laptop. It was resonably priced. Received in the mail pretty fast. I did read most of the reviews before purchasing this item. Im glad I made the investment. It fits very comfortably in my hand. Even though the USB port is on the left side of my laptop and I am a right handed mouser it never lost connection, skipped or paused while in operation. Some reviewers were not crazy about the speed of scrolling but I am quite pleased with it. The scrolling nob in the middle of the right and left click does have a little bit of a bumpy feel when scrolling up and down, like if you rubbed your finger across corderoy.
I looked at the "L" series lenses also before buying this lens and just couldn't justify the additional cost (but I liked those white barrels!) and am more than happy with it. I used the lens to photograph a weekend softball tournement in sun and rain and was very happy with it's performance. It was able to focus very quickly and my images are sharp and clear. I would suggest a monopod for that kind of shooting-not taht the lens is that heavy, it's just a lot of waiting for a few frantic shots. I didn but a lens hood and UV filter to help protect the lens. Great quality and so far it has worked perfect-my favorite lens right now.
The power supply flickered once when I plugged it in and nothing. This is the worst experience I've had with TigerDirect or Amazon. No way to get it replaced or fixed. Please, don't waste your money on products from ADSTech
I got this remote free with my TV purchase. It works well with all my devices and is pretty easy to configure. You have to hook it up to your computer in order to configure so you need some idea of how to do that and install the drivers. But once you configure the remote then there is not going back to the other remotes. It takes a little getting used to but once you are used to it, it work great! It is a bit pricey, but like I said, I got it free and I love it.
I base my 5 stars on how this camera has fit my needs and exceded my expectations. It's my first digital camera and I have read a lot of reviews about it. Everyone has their own list of pros and cons. I guess that they are all "true" for the person who has experienced them. I got into digtital photography after throwing out thousands of 35mm slides and photographs and swearing off of collecting phots any more. My 30 year old Asahi Spotmatic sits on the shelve. Then, I started to think about the digital concept. Why it's just a lot of electrons arranged in a lot of 1111111111s and 0000000000s. And so easy to "develope" and "throw out". Easy to carry in the forest and so convenient for taking pictures that I really have no intention to save or develope. Well, I do save a few...but just electrons, remember. I love it!I cracked the LCD screen after a few months. Oh, fiddl-faddle! Well, what to do?I decided to order an LCD replacement from Olympus and fix it myself. I thought..."what the heck, it's that or throw it out. So, I'll gamble the $70 for the LCD and try to repair it myself."It was a little scary at first. But I did not care if I fatally messed up the camera. I took out all of the little screws I could find and pried the back off of the camera. There I found more small screws holding the LCD in place. There is a tiny two conductor cable with a tinsy two prong connector on it. Also, the LCD is attached to the camera electronics with a tiny ribbon cable. I took out more screws and used tweezers to disconnect the cables. The two conductor red and white cable has to be de-soldered and re-soldered to the new LCD. The LCD bracket has to literally be pealed off of the old LCD and reused on the replacement LCD. Will it work? It put everything back with no parts left over! And it worked!!!! Let me confess that I have worked in the electronics industry, so I am not too intimidated by the computer "guts" of this camera. However, I think it really was my "I don't give a hoot" attitude that got me through this repair.Olympus Parts Department is not very easy to deal with. Some rude people and some helpful people. After gettting 3 different prices, each higher that the last, I ordered the part. I did not receive a new screen. It had a date tag on it from the previous year. No one said it was a used part on the phone ! It was back ordered and took two months to come in. I was so tired of dealing with Olympus that I used it and all has turned out well in the end.I can shoot all of pictures that I desire and a movie or two on just the 16 meg card. I never print photos, so the 16 meg card will hold about 135 email quality pictures that I can send to friends and they can easily throw out. Who needs the clutter! I got a deal on a 64 meg card so I got that as a backup.I love this camera. It does all of the good stuff that other reviewers say and more. I think that most negative comments are from people who are very particular about some feature or expect this camera to perform outside of its price range. It does a great job, is easy to use and repair, easy to carry (don't bump any concrete walls with the LCD) and has lots of features to explore.Prices are going up with the pixel count. I don't want more pixels. Probably 1 would do for most internet photos. 2 would give good 4x6 prints. Where are these simple, cheap cameras ?I guess they are where the simple, cheap cars are ??????????
I love this stand! It holds my ipad with it's silicon case with ease.It seems durable and it is very compact. When it is folded, it fits in my swissgear carrying case.I have one problem however but it's because of a positive. The positioning capabilities of this stand are phenomenal; however, because of that, I have trouble deciding which one I want to use.It also holds up in my bed well in both portrait and landscape mode.
Great value!! Works very well!! Saved lots of money, comparable cables are three times as much at the big box stores.
I bought these Belkin cables. They are very nice quality. They seem heftier than a lot of the other cables. My system analyst neighbor mentioned that he prefers to buy the 1000 foot roll. He runs them to wall outlets, then uses the 7 foot or 14 foot snap in cable from the wall to the PC. That way, you don't have to buy a 40 dollar crimping tool.You can't solder these cables. They require a metal to metal contact, and lead-solder doesn't qualify. Also, it is critical to keep them spiraled, all the way up to the end. Even when attaching, instructions call for twisting them right up to the connection.Since the tech instructions, tell you to keep them down to under 350 feet, these cables, whether they are long or short, are in the right lengths.I know Amazon doesn't print prices in their reviews, but they have the local major chain office supply stores beat hands down. The 50 foot roll was half again as much locally.These are the Category 5e cables. They give you a better return feed, which results in better overall performance. So insist on 5e instead of just 5. I initially bought some wall plates from (a nation wide electrical supply store) that were Category 3, then I returned those for the snap in option Category 5. Those were returned also, when I went to (a nation wide building supply center)... (of all places to go networking) and they had the complete Leviton line of 5e accessories.If I had to do it over again, I would still buy the Belkin 50 footers. I don't want to have a 500 foot roll of ethernet cable hanging around.These are tops. Gold plated connectors, Snag free ends, that protect that little lock in tab on the ends. You know the frustration of unsnarling a phone wire, out of a wiring mess, and the little tab bends over backwards, never to work properly again. Well Belkin built twin arches over the sides to prevent just that. Way to go. Highly recommended, good stuff, for a good price.
I have owned this product for several years (probably about three) and it worked flawlessly for quite a few power outages lasting from a few minutes to three hours. However, during the most recent three-hour outage, the battery was drained. After recharching, the self-test checked out OK. About a week later, I noticed all equipment (two DVD recorders) connected to the backup outlets were powerless. It turns out the battery had died, so I ordered a new one. Easy enough, right? WRONG. The plastic housing that contains the battery was very tight, I could not get the original battery out. It turns out the original battery had RUPTURED and created a hole at the side of the battery (about the size of a pencil eraser) and the plastic casing next to the hole had bowed out, creating a "dimple." Since there is so little clearance around the battery, this rupture in the battery caused the battery itself to expand a centimeter or two beyond the edge of the battery, preventing its removal. I had to disassemble the unit and break the plastic housing for the battery to get it out. In my opinion, these batteries should NOT rupture, and I hope that the supplier of the new battery (with a "Tripp-Lite sticker on the top) produced a better quality of battery. One can never tell with parts made in China.
I was really pleasantly surprised at the sound quality of Panasonic RT-H21. It has nice, meaty bass, but not too overwhelming, mid and high end frequencies are very decent and overall listening experience is very pleasant. So far I have not noticed any problems with the cord/connector built quality as some other reviewers - and I have two of them now. Of course this is not a reference high-end unit - really good ones cost many more $$, but for the price paid it is pretty good.
I bought this charger after my hand held smart charger stopped working. I wanted a charger that had ample boost capability. I have used this charger a couple of times now and has worked flawlessly. I'm very pleased with its performance and very happy with the price. Please be aware that this is NOT a smart charger. I have owned several smart chargers (both high quality, $150 and low quality, $79)in the past and they have all either failed or were not accurate. This unit works very simple. Set the timer select the proper amperage and let it work. If you are unable to operate a manual charger I would recommend searching for good quality smart charger with very good reviews.
From point to point get the real facts on what it there by a lable. Big and small tells it all.
I just returned from a hunting trip to Eastern Oregon. The Jack Pine was so dense that some times visibility was limited to 25 feet. My 110 and my buddies' 120s allowed us to track each other. Clear voice over 2 miles, GPS accuracy down to 20 feet. The RINO did just what I wanted. 3 AA batteries would last two days of constant use.The 110 does not have a street map. No big deal when you are very remote. Lots of features for a low price.
Don't waste your money on this item. My husband owns a Garmin StreetPilot c330 that he uses constantly for work-related travel. It is great - super user friendly, no need to manually load software, no need to crack open a MANUAL to figure out what you're doing - just plug it in and drive. This GPS was more expensive. The screens are not user-friendly AT ALL - I had to print and then consult the manual many times just to figure out how to navigate through the menus. I finally got so frustrated that I just took it off my windshield and stuck it in the glove box. The product info from SONY says it is ready to go right out of the box - NOT TRUE!! - I had to manually load the maps which took almost 3 hours.I ended up returning this item and will borrow my husband's Garmin when I really need to.
Of course I had no idea what this was or that it existed, but when I kept asking my son if I could hook my old computer up for this or that, he told me he could hook them up where I could have them both operating at the same time. He installed this for me so I could have quick access to my old and new computers. I now have both towers hooked up with one keyboard and one mouse. He said it was easy to install. It switches quickly between the two and so far I haven't had any trouble with it.
This is a great star map showing 600 of the finest celestial objects. If you have good skies and a decent telescope and/or binoculars with little or no light pollution to hinder your viewing, you can probably locate all or at least most of the objects. It has at least as many objects as some beginner's star atlases, and they are all listed on one map. The constellations on the top and bottom (the far north and south) are somewhat distorted because of the flat projection, but there is also a small northern circumpolar chart showing that region with better accuracy. The latitude and longitude (declination and right ascension) lines are beautifully straight, making it easy to measure distances for star-hopping. Also, the plastic is very durable for outdoor use. This map is designed for many years use, and experienced amateurs will often use it as a handy reference to locate objects that they have seen before. This chart, made by Orion, a company known for its excellent telescopes, is a great bargain since it is inexpensive, but it compares well in quality to the best of the basic star atlases.
This remote extender has very good range. It works around walls and corners and the bettery life is better than expected.
I recently purchased the pico fm transmitter for my stepdaughter who is always attatched to her ipod. She used it the following day during a 5 hr drive to North Carolina and was thrilled with the results.
The Pros: EXCELLENT IMAGE QUALITY and control. Very solid grip and feel - actually feels like a real camera. The lens is bright and sharp, image quality is probably the best I've seen. The focal length of the camera is great. Best thing compared to most digicams I've used: there is no shutter lag - the time it takes between you pressing the button (click) and the actual picture being taken. I hate that on some Sony cameras I've used in the past - by the time the camera actually takes the picture a person's expression or light conditions can change... :-(All in all, a great camera for this price and probably the cheapest in its class of SLRs (compared to Nikon D1X).The Cons: SLOW WRITE TIMES, but you can get used to that and learn to live with it. FIXED LENS - you cannot change lens with is good and bad. Good because the CCD elements are protected at all times and don't get dirt.. a problem with some digital SLRs. You can also get attachments that go on top of the lens for macro or wide angle, etc. The LCD screen is HORRIBLE - don't use that for composing shots too often.I am waiting for the new models to come out at PMA end of Feb. 2002. At that time E20 should get cheaper - hopefully.You probably must've read a lot of reviews by now. ....
I replaced 4 remotes with this universal remote. It is nicely laid out, good quality, and not that hard to program. The "learning" feature makes it possible to program even oddball devices. And a great price!!
The light works fine, but the keypad causes my Gateway notebook with XP to crash -- complete and ugly crash with the "safe mode" and everything. I won't even try to use it again. This keypad feels more like a toy. One of the little rubber bumpers on the bottom came off right out of the package. It's a PS/2 connection which has implications if you plan to have another keyboard hooked up to a notebook. I don't know how this would work with a desktop PC. Avoid this piece of junk. Don't let the price seduce you because you sure get what you pay for. By the by, I got mine at a computer super center for ten bucks. The light does work. It has a USB connection. I'm not sure if I'll ever NEED a light and I can't imagine why they're sold together, but if you need a little USB notebook light and 20 bucks is not too much to spend, get it, and throw away the keypad.
I purchased this camera for my grandmother as a Mother's Day gift. She opened the wrapping paper and asked me to show her how to use it. I started reading the manual...I ended up taking the camera home with me and I have had it ever since! I just ordered one for myself from Amazon. After I receive mine, I will return Granny's.If you want the quality and features of a 35MM SLR, but do not want to carry around a big SLR then buy a Cannon Sure Shot from the "U" line. This one, the 90U, has a nice 2.3 zoom. The more expensive Sure Shots from the "U" line have stronger zoom lenses, but without a tripod it is hard to use such a powerful zoom without blurring the pictures. The 90U is the way to go. Do not buy any other point and shoot 35MM camera.
Well, not to brag, but I have to say I've found many additional uses than what this cable was originally intended for. First I thought it was just a mere audio cable that I've seen at every audiophile store in the land, but oh, its much more. This is not only a audio cable that has recieved the utmost detail to manufacturing attention. I have also been able to hook it up to my Router that connects into my DSL Connection and instantly upgrade myself to a OC-3 connection. Yes thats 400+Mbps of Data streaming into my house, just by merely connecting this cable between my DSL Modem and my Router. You jest?, Well the reason why is the quality is extremely higher than a typical Cat-5 Cable, or even a Cat-6 Cable. I would have to say this cable is rated at cat-7 or even better. Along with being able to upgrade my 1.5mbps DSL connection to 400+mbps, I have been able to successfully utilize this cable to connect my PC into a Switch that allows me to establish one of the most amazing home networks. Just by doing this I think I'm running at a 10gigabit + network speed. Its amazingly fast, with this cable and a few tweaks like upgrading the switches in my house, my network cars in my PC, actually buying a different cable, I've been able to achieve a LAN speed of 10Gigabit.I must say the only thing I haven't tried to do with this cable is replace the powercord on my toast and hardwire this to the electrical current in my house to see if it will give me a more perfect slice of toast. Not that I'm questioning its ability to not, I have to solely believe that if I do this my toast from my toaster will be the holy grail of toasts. I'll be able to sell my secret recipe to Mc Donalds and then Mc Donalds will finally have Toast with their Big Breakfasts.See in reality all you joke about this cable being so expensive, but if your looking to get ahead in life, you need to buy this cable. This cable will be one of the sole reasons why you become rich. It will help you out with your chores, I have mine mowing the lawn right now. I said hey Cable. I spent $500 on you, your gonna mow the lawn. Granted, I kinda have a feeling its going to be just handing on the handle where I left it and the Lawn won't be mowed. But if that happens, their will be H*LL to pay.. I will serve this cable up a heapin' helping of a can of Whoop @$$.Needless to say, me and my $500 cable have become great friends, actually because everyone quit being my friend, because I say they are Jealous, they tell me I'm stupid for spending $500 on a $3 cable.. I say they are just Jealous.
We use the camera and lens in nano silicon wafer invention. The camera is able to 'track' the changes made to the wafers as we do close up work.
This is a great little keyboard. It's small, light and just what I needed to streamline typing large amounts of text into my new Treo 650 smart phone.Unfortunately, it ceases to work at seemingly random times. Sometimes it restarts itself and sometimes it won't work unless I perform a soft reset. I don't know why it does this, but I wish Palm would fix it.
You must have this battery (Original form JVC) or else your camcorder is useless. This last for hours as opposed to 30 mins the one supplied wby Mfg. This product was genuine & real from JVC (Authentic)
This is one of the few 680i chipset motherboards that was available at the time I was ordering. Initial setup was very easy and the bios allows sevoptions for a person looking to overclock. I have this with a E6600 Core 2 and a 8800 GTS video card and other than the first one being defective there have been no issues, and Amazon had a new board sent out the next day when I told them my other board was not working at no charge.
We've used this charger for a few years now, and it's never let us down. I especially like being able to charge 8 different batteries -- both AA's and AAA's -- at once, independently of each other. It would be nice if there was a way to default to the "slow" setting instead of requiring that you press a button before you insert the first battery. Still that's not hard to do. Also, the power plug detaches a little too easily. But overall a great piece of equipment.
Better quality than anticipated. Superior magnetic quality. Pictures do not slide out when stuck on frig, like the cheaper ones you buy @ Target or Wal-Mart. Cheaper than frames for walls, less space, no nails. Great for showing off holiday pics & special advents. Or swapping out Grandkids pics. Or buy tons & view them all! I can't get over the good quality & cheap price of these. Will definately order again & again.
It works great. The material is quite much more durable than the cables you would buy at your nearest electronic or commercial electronic store.
Hola, soy de Venezuela y compr&eacute; este GPS hace un mes (es mi primer GPS) hasta ahora me ha parecido muy bueno, me ha llevado a todos lados y adem&aacute;s viene con todos sus accesorios a diferencia de muchos otros. Lo recomiendo 100%, se obtiene m&aacute;s de lo que se paga./Hello, I'm from Venezuela and I bought this GPS a month ago (my first GPS) so far I have found very good, it has taken me me to everywhere and come with all accessories unlike many others. I recommend it 100%, you get more than you paid.
See updated review.This device works great if it is functional. Already have SR2 and an upgrade available. So be prepared to spend some more time installing those. It spontaneously reset itself frequently without installing those updates. The acquisition time is about 4+ minutes. The battery life is very dismal. It shut itself off (Palm functionality) when is not on the charger and in use; so it requires another satellite acquisition (another 4 minutes). Thus, not recommended for hiking or outdoor activities. Works great with city navigation with WAAS enabled (more battery drain) in Southern California. However, sometime it won't "route" to some addresses - even after I have installed the SR2 and update. In fact, it will reset itself. I would recommend external antenna for the vehicle. Don't bother with serial connection - slow and didn't even come with a charger unlike other PDA devices. The case is useless unless you don't want use it while in the case. It is light for its size. Though I wish it has more battery weight than a very short battery life. Be prepared to purchase at least 128 MB of SD/MMC card - recommended 256 MB. Who actually still rolls out a new PDA device with 32 MB internal memory for the price (or for the intended functionality - mapping)? It does NOT tell you the street names or city location. It will however navigate via simple directional commands. In a moving vehicle, the volume is somewhat limited without the car adaptor (or unless you have a Lexus?) plus the battery issue and battery conservation mode make the car adaptor a must.
This scanner is capable of spectacular results, even from negatives and positive film. However, not all is well. I have two of these (one at work, one at home) and have had frustrating driver problems with them on Windows 2000 machines. On one I upgraded to Photoshop 7 and lost the scanner. On the other my Epson 1270 printer seems to have caused an unrecoverable conflict/corruption. Epson support was able to help me, eventually, with one but the other still does not work 3 weeks later. Be sure to download the latest drivers for best results. They correct more issues than the descriptions would indicate.On Windows XP and Windows ME machines, I have had no problems and fantastic results.
Battery wont hold a charge. Could only take a few pictures with it before it died. This was after a full charge.
I bought this machine for my business. The answering machine's outgoing message records as if you are under water and callers always comment on how they can barely understand the message. The replacement ink is expensive. Also not very user friendly during set up. Don't waste your money.
Had to return. We were replacing the model that was one step up. We use the printer with several laptops in the house and it has no ethernet connection to use with a home wireless setup.
It was received in good condition and works just as expected. It's a cable and it works I don't know what else to say.
I had come from the Diamond Mako or Psion Revo+ which I had bought for ~$100 a couple of years ago. The Mako had its short comings which was mainly the lack a hi-res color screen and lack of upgradeable memory. I loved the keyboard on the Mako and hardly ever used the stylus. The graffiti always seemed slow to enter data and you always had to pull out the pen so I like the keyboard. The NR70 had a keyboard, a nice screen, and expandable memory. I didn't really care about the MP3 player since it's too big too be conveniently used while on the go.The Apps: The applications have the following problems: 1. The applications that are provided with the NR70 are bear minimum. It seems like they stuck them on it just so they could list them in specs. The contact book only allows you to look at the bear minimum of contact information from outlook (the home addresses don't even show up!!!). The calendar does not let you look at all the data. The mail tool is pretty much only good for letting you look at messages in the inbox. The remote has a limited number of remotes and only allows for basic features (so you need to have the remote around anyway). The calculator is very basic, the documents to go does not translate accurately, the picture program does not ever read GIF files and does not have good pan/zoom features. 2. All of the Apps lack options. The preferences only let you do a couple of things leaving so that customization is minimal. 3. There is very little keyboard support. This is probably because it's palm OS, but I constantly have to switch from keyboard to stylus to even move from text field to text field. 4. The only really useful applications I have I had to buy. This includes a new picture viewer, a new remote too, and a decent database tool.The Screen: The color, clarity, and resolution of the screen is the best part of the NR70. My main grip is you can use it all. There are only a couple of applications that use the entire screen w/o the graffiti area. Even the OS app browser doesn't let you get ride of this area!The keyboard: very awkward to use. The NR70 is hard to hold while typing and the keys are located in a weird config. The control/alt/shift key has to be held while typing the character (instead of pressed once) which makes capitals a pain. The enter key and back space are in weird spots. Several times the keyboard has just stopped working and the device has to be reset to get it back. Some of the time, you have to use the palm arrows instead of keyboard arrows. I would not get this device if you are like me and like to use the keyboard for entry.Other: The battery life seems good. The screen can be seen in almost any light. The MP3 player app is nice if you don't mind a large player.Overall, I feel upset that I paid $300 for it. I would return it if I hadn't bought it from Sony on-line which I don't recommend. If I hadn't spent so much on it, I would go back to my old PDA.
Even for me who has little computer background, the set up of this light weight router is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just pop in the CD that comes with it and you will be guided through the entire set up. This D-link Wireless N Router works for my laptop, which has a G wireless card. The price $38.99 is unbeatable. And free shipping with Prime shipping during free trial period was bonus. I received the item 2 days after placing the order.
These are my second pair of Ety's ER6i earphones. My first were white and eventually do to my extremely heavy use and abuse hung on something I was walking by for the millionth time getting hung and ripped the wires loose at the plug (still thinking about sending them off with my iPhone earphones for the surgery to see if it works). I also bought a second pair with this order for my girlfriend. She had never used mine before as she had in ear Bose (totally pathetic crap, Bose should be ashamed of them). The first time she used them I told her to go listen to her favorite songs and it would be like listening to them for the first time. She did and the experience was so overwhelming it brought tears to her eyes. Simply put these are amazing earphones. Are there better ones out there, of course... in this price range, NOT a single competitor in my mind.They do take getting used to though at first since you really do need to push them further in your ears than common sense would allow you to expect to get the full benefit. You will get used to it and it is worth it! Sounds gross, but licking them before sticking them in your ears helps a lot. Just don't ever share them with anyone if you do this.
I was looking for an affordable laptop whith infrared port. When I found Toshiba Satellite 1415-S173 at Amazon.com it was described to have 3 usb ports,1 parallel port and 1 infrared port.I made my mind up and ordered it inmediately. Now I've found that this model does not have an infrared port.Although I'm satisfied with the quallity of all other features on this machine, this should be fixed.An update of the listed technical details should be done frequently to avoid inconvenients. Specially for international shoppers.
I was waiting for the second generation to come out, hoping there would of been some improvments from the first generation hard disk camcorders.The good: looks and feels reel good. Easy to use, LOTS of room with the 30 gig drive. 32x zoom.The Bad: LOUSY low light! Maybe I'm spoiled. My first mini-dv camcorder was a JVC-GR-DVM70 that is now 7 years old. Compared to that camera, the GZMG37 is bad in low light. The other thing I was disapointed in is that the movie is NOT recored as MPEG2, but a .MOD file extention. SHAME ON YOU JVC for creating your own file extention and not using a standard MPEG file. If you search you'll find programs that will convert it to the standard mpeg.Bottom line...This camcorder is great except for low light recording. After looking at several other camcorder reviews that seems to be the biggest issue out there.
This camera has more than exceeded my expectations. It takes fabulous pictures even in the pitch dark. You can zoom, and zoom and the pictures are still clear. There are tons of features, including the option to take your photos in black and white or sepia. It's easy to use, but do read the manuals so you can take full advantage of all the camera has to offer. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone. The only small downer was that the memory card that the camera comes with doesn't hold many photos. But other than that it's perfect! Go buy one! It's the best deal for your money, hands down!
For the size of the speakers and with a price below $100, this iM600 portable audio system provides a good value and a decent listening system. I have not used the portable part of this audio system, but it may come in handy if I decide to wash the car and I want to listen to my iPod Touch while outside. The FM radio work very well... it picks up many stations in the area with little to no static. The iM600 has a bass boost (labeled sfx), which I always leave on. You only get four pre-selected audio stations... and only on the remote. The iPod Touch fits great in this system. The amazing part about the iM600 is how loud it can get (I am actually scared to turn it up all the way). I typically keep it at about 14 to 22 out of 100, if I had to guess what the max range was. You will hear a slight hiss in the background when listening, especially at louder volumes. The hiss is not annoying and barely noticeable. Overall, I am pleased with my purchase and enjoy how little space this system takes up.
My biggest concern was with the compatability of the recording format (DVD+RW & DVD R) on other DVD players. DVD players made earlier this year and forward should play discs in both formats,i.e. DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD R and DVD-R (from what I've read). This is a simple machine to connect and operate and I strongly recommend it. I actually have the 2500 model and from what I can tell, the only difference is in the case color. 2500 has a black case while the 1500 has a silver case.I strongly recommend getting this machine.
So far I've used this product for 3 months without any issues or concerns. Set up is easy....plug and play. The construction of the unit is solid and looks to be of good quality. Even with 7 ports, the foot print of this product still enables me to tuck it just below and behind my monitor for easy access without crowding up my work space or it getting in my way. Having a separate power supply to power this hub is a good feature especially if you are planning to use it for VoIP connections. I recommend this product.
I have a Nikon 55-200mm VR lens which not only works well, but it is light and easy to carry around. Although there are times that I wanted more reach, I hesitated on buying this lens because of the larger size. I finally decided to proceed with the purchase after seeing all the excellent reviews it had received. Now I can say that I concur with the other reviews. The lens focuses quickly and the images seems quite sharp at all zoom settings. I will just have to get used to the larger size.The purchase was made through Cameta and the package arrived at the specified date. I found the other items that came with the kit were also useful.
The product works in Canada except for the program listings useful for scheduling recordings, but you should be aware that the Eyetv Hybrid model on offer as being "new" was not the latest version (purchased Feb.29). It did not have the version 3 software, nor was it the latest hardware release with QAM. Amazon should have made this clear. I have decided not to return it as I don't need the QAM feature and the version 3 software can be obtained from the elgato site after a bit of hassle. Just be careful that you get what you want.
If this product is something you need, it will surely work. One auxillary cable to a L/R Red/White connection...you are gonna need this!
It is sturdy and durable. Easy to install. Very heavy than I expect. It looks like very good to the cheap price.
i bought this item because its effulgent no-costs-barred exterior speaks of quality, and i believed it. the U3 software was a nuisance to get rid of (i'm a mac user, and it required that i hunt down a pc-using friend), but i managed. i still have un-deletable crap on the disk, though...apparently i don't have the "privileges" required! and within weeks, the hardware started malfunctioning: once mounted, it was impossible to unmount the disk except by restarting my computer and yanking the cruzer out of the usb port while the system was down. if the computer goes to sleep with the stick in it, all bets are off; click on the icon and you get the spinning wheel of death that heralds whinces and pangs for mac users everywhere. it's actually crashed my (otherwise bulletproof) G4 no fewer than 5 times. my advice to mac users: get a kingston--they're cheaper, and there's no obnoxious self-perpetuating software bundle.
I am building a quiet and stable PC. For my graphic card I was looking for a fanless nVidia video card with OpenGL 2.0 and DVI. I am using Ubuntu 6.06 with the easyubuntu package.The installation was easy, like upgrading RAM (no issues, no driver installation, etc). It is quiet as my past video card (MX 4000) and run dvds smoothly. I don't play games but the OpenGL 2.0 support is important, because I'm planning on using it to develop software interfaces.I give it 5 stars mostly because it performs well, has new technologies and great value.
What a printer! This printer is awesome. I've had at for about 6 months and have never had a problem with it. The cartridges get good life and the printer doesn't cost much. I bought mine on Ebay for $20 including shipping. SO GOOD I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. Highly recomended
Worked great. Needed to connect an old HP Printer 5L Laserjet to new HP p7 Pavilion computer with only USB printer ports. This worked perfectly even though the HP 5L Printer is at least 10 years old. This ADAPTER CABLE has EXACTLY the right 1284 Parallel port (36 pin) to USB 2.0 connections. The HP.com website has updates for the LASERJET printer using Windows 7. Did an auto-detection update. What a relief.
Who was the (person)to decide on marketing a great product with potential for 65,000 color with such a dark display that kills all expectation? What a dumb idea. Looking at this screen long enough would give you only eye strain or disappointment; for me, I got both. I would return this one soon. Palm, Inc. needs to correct this issue fast...
This camera takes fair pictures in perfect conditions. As long as you have good light, the subject is not moving and you have hands of steel, you can get a good picture. It will not take in medium light conditions. If you tap the button while taking a picture it will blur. And if you taking picture of something moving at walking speed, it will be unrecognizable. Works well enough as a web cam. As long as whayever you set it on doesn't move.
I've owned Canon film cameras for a long, long time, and loved them. And the A95 is a good entry-level digital. But even though I read all the Amazon (and other) reviews before purchasing, including the many red-eye warnings, I must say that the problem is bad enough that in spite of only having used it for a few months, I'm already looking forward to my next camera.
This is a pretty good cable. The connectors on the ends are a little on the loose side, not really a big deal though; it has no effect on the cable performance. I had to connect this to a DishDVR to give signal to a second TV, receiver is in a entertainment shelf and I had to seperate the cables so they would bend enough to keep from pulling out of the receiver(the hole that the cables came into the shelf was up higher than receiver and it pulled up on cable and made it pull out). Seperation gave a little more flexibility, doesn't pull out anymore, and it didn't effect the performance. It is thick, but until HDMI splitters get cheaper it will work. Works great, good buy.
Haven't had a lightning strike though the device feels good quality. It's got a well hidden power switch though that I didn't find at first.
I accidentally ordered this and received it as stated. But I returned it because of the low storage capacity, I thought it was a 32GB not 32MB. Anyway through the entire return procedure I was never made aware that I would not receive a refund for the item. After a few weeks of not receiving credit for it I called Amazon and they told me that because of the return shipping charge I wouldn't receive a credit. They did end up giving me the credit but had I bought this at Walmart I wouldn't have had any problem getting a refund promptly.
Product worked great as specified by seller. It's a good product for a great price.
This processor is the bonb! lol. I recently upgraded and I must say my pc is just zooming along. I can have multiple applications open and the pc doesn't freeze up. So I would definately say buy this product!
I began my photo adventures with a Canon 50mm 1.4 on a 30D, followed by a Canon 10-22 and a Canon 70-200 f4, all of them great, but I felt I was missing the "normal" focal length (50mm on 35mm film or digital full frame); the options were a zoom that covered the range (such asTamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras), theCanon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, which was way out of my budget, a prime such as this Canon 35mm f2 or wilder options such as theZeiss Ikon 35mm f/2 Distagon T* ZE Manual Focus Standard Lens for Canon EOS SLR Camerasor theCanon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Camerasboth for a considerable price. After much thought I got this lens and love it: It's physically small, the autofocus is not USM so it buzzes a little (but nothing to worry about, it's not a huge noise or anything like that) but works very well and you can get good shots wide open at f2; By the time I had finally made up my mind its price went from about $260 to $320... But it's still worth it. Some alternatives from Sigma looked interesting but they have a bad reputation for quality control and I just couldn't take the risk... It's unfortunate they haven't thought of offering an international warranty (I checked locally).I also got theCanon EW65II Lens Hood for Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 & EF 35mm f/2 SLR Lenses, which snaps into place and can be mounted in a reversible manner, and will also get a transparent/UV filter for protection (it's always better to shoot without filters unless they are for special effects such as a polarizer, but it gives me greater peace of mind and I try to take it off if possible). If you're still on the fence I would highly recommend it.
I have had these headphones for 4 months, 3 of those months i have been using only one side because of a short in the cord. I cannot fault the Headphones for the short because I tend to step on the long cord. so I spent 6 bucks for a new connector at another retailer and soldered it on. If I have another a problem I am going for a more expensive brand. The sound is great for the price tho.
I bought this headset after my work bought me the fancy wireless Plantronics for use with Dragon Naturally Speaking 9. I have found that the accuracy of the program picked up dramatically and the audio sound quality is excellent. My only quip, and this is a small one, is that the wires get tangled often, but that could be the users fault.
This Diamond modem product is what True Plug and Play should be. You can literally be online within 15 minutes of receiving this product (depending on how long it takes you to open and close your PC).The FAX feature is clean and easy to work with. With the $10.00 rebate on the box this is the best buy for 56k internal.
Most in-the-ear headphones hurt my ear if I wear them longer than 5 minutes, so I was really happy that these don't rely on staying in by shoving them into my ear. I love the fact that they just slip in. I use them for working out and running with my iPod and have no complaints. They have great sound and the cord untangles easily.A great buy!!
It's a B+W filter what more is there to say, except they are pricey. I owned oneand gave it to my brother when I sold the lens that it fit. I also use Hoya, Pro1 Marumi MCand Vivitar Series 1 which are all excellent filters.
Now into the second month of operations, the Brother MFC 7820N is working flawlessly. Print jobs come out quickly. Scanning typed documents into Microsoft Word works well. Faxing operations go smoothly.Because my upstairs light duty HP inkjet printers handle any color printing needs, the downstairs office Brother black & white laser cost effectively handles the larger document print jobs sent by my two high school student children.All these stations and printers are through a Linksys router. So long as each station has the Brother drivers, an operator must only choose the printer required from within their station's MS Word/Windows software. Printer setup and driver installation is easy.Some other great operating features include: smooth running document feeder for copying and faxing, small footprint, low operating noise and non jamming single sheet feeder.HP is OK. Brother is great.
Easily the best $230 I've spent in quite sometime. The original price was around $600.Goes way down to 23 Hz, so no distortion. The 300 watts pushes out all the deep bass, even at lower levels.Yes, you could crack your windows, or drive your neighbors nuts. But if you stop and reset your settings on your A/V system, you won't. Mine is at about at 40% volume and delivers the low end perfectly. Will actually make your whole system sound better as your lower powered satellite speakers will not be trying their best to push out so much of the lower end.This works great with the Polk RM6750 system. The subwoofer that came with the system is OK, but would sometimes distort when hitting the deep lows on a blu-ray HD soundtrack (Iron Man, Star Trek (2009)). In fact, I still leave that older one on except for my blu-rays to make the final 0.1 in my 7.2 Yamaha RXV765BL system.It also performs very well with music. Miles Davis' Kind of Blue never sounded so good. You can really pick out Paul Chambers' work very well.Only one warning -- it is fairly heavy and probably bigger than you think. Make sure you look at the dimensions before you buy. You could (but don't) use it as a spare side table!I now know why people pay so much for a good subwoofer. This is a great one and not made anymore. Grab one at this absolute steal of a price before it is gone.
You just cannot get 3 1/2 inch disks anymore and we still need them for a particular application. We're happy both with the value and the delivery time.
This is my third 25-pack of these Memorex DVD+R DL discs that I am purchasing because I need the dual layer 8.5GB capacity and I have used them with three different DVD burners on different computers each time with excellent success. I have not been able to find dual layer DVD's at this price point. I might go the extra $$$ for higher reviewed DVD's if I need to make sure that a particular DVD has good archive time, but for basic stuff, this DVD+R DL has worked very well for me! A friend also bought a 15 pack from an outside store and is having equal success.
Broke after only about 2 months of use, worked out fine for those two months, maybe just got a bad one but no way to find out and for 3$ not really worth returning.
I'm still learning photography. I liked the ease of using a normal filter rather than some complex set-up.
This case is meant to simply protect the camera and not be bulky. It does exactly that very well. It uses the camera strap for the bag strap. It opens and closes easily but stays attached to the camera strap, so you do not lose it or drop it. It will not however, hold any addtional products. I was not looking for that, so it serves me very well. I used all over Pennsylvania on a trip and it was exactly what I needed. Thanx. Shipping was quick as well.
I brought the monitor from Future Shop this Boxing Day; the price is in creditable low. This monitor is Awesome! The picture quality is totally clear and vibrant! For this price and quality, I can't say enough about how I feel about my purchase, so enough said, It's great!!
I have had this printer for 3 weeks. It is decent. It does; however, use up ink quickly and it does not print pictures well (though I did not buy it for this function). All in all, decent for home office use.
Great product, great price...you know, they were actually better than I expected they would be, but I used them for my PSP and I've have no problems at all, great sound quality.
This is really cute and has great sound. Love the style and color. Easy to use. Doesn't hold much music, though. I'd go for the one with a bigger memory. And, definitely upgrade the headphones. They hurt your ears.
After searching for a pair of 'over-the-ear' wireless headphones with decent sound quality (for under $125), I ended up coming back to a corded pair of headphones. After purchasing and returning quite a few other brands, I settled on the Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones.There were enough reviews on Amazon for me to feel comfortable with the purchase and the price was almost $50 less than what I found at Fry's Electronics for the exact same pair. One of the main selling points for me was the easily replaceable parts (cord & earpads) as I plan on keeping them for quite awhile. Another plus for me was the heavier coiled cord. A few of the headphones that I purchased (and returned) had very flimsy cords that looked like they were asking to be ripped out or crimped at the first opportunity.Now that I have been listening to them for about 3 weeks, I would absolutely recommend them to anyone. First, the earpad completely encloses my ears, as it should. But you would be surprised to find out just how many supposedly 'over-the-ear' headphones actually rest on some part of your ear because they are too small. They are lightweight, or at least as lightweight as a pair like this can be, and they are comfortable. Yes, they were a little tight at first, but if you read the instructions, that is the way they are designed. The pressure is there to keep the headphones pressed against your ear to eliminate as much external noise as possible; which it does.The sound is incredible. The wireless headphones that I was looking at just could not come close to the full range and clarity of sound that these provide. I am hearing new sounds in most of the soundtracks that I listen to while working that I never heard in my previous headphones (IR wireless, on-the-ear). I am looking forward to listening to all of my music with a renewed interest as a result.The headphones are also collapsible, which is not much of a selling point for me. I would actually prefer that they weren't, as I am not looking for portability in a full-size pair of headphones. Hopefully the extra 'joints' that make it collapsible won't prove to be a weak point as opposed to it being solid construction.If you are contemplating these headphones, just look at the numbers posted here on Amazon to see just how many people have enjoyed these headphones. Purchase with confidence.
Bought the 25 ft which worked fine, however the 14 foot cut in and out with signal and only after I replaced it was everything working as expected. Unfortunately, probably more trouble to actually return it.
This is it, the Bose living room system we've been waiting for. It plays all DVD formats and has that incredible Bose sound. We LOVE it!
I decided on this model over the Panasonic 5-disc model for these reasons: Since it reads MP3 files, you can just rip your CDs into one large data CD, negating the need for a changer to play more music (700MB of MP3/WMA is A LOT of hours); a CD changer has more moving parts and is therefore more likely to fail (at least from my experience).I didn't realize the center section of this player is much deeper than the speakers - nearly twice the depth.The remote control is nice. It's not too big or complicated, although we usually only use half a dozen of the buttons. Actually, we could use a simpler remote; I have no review of its programming abilities since we never use it. Also, the sensitivity range is nice: We can manipulate the player at about 45 degrees off-center with the remote, a great improvement over our earlier, cr*ppier model that only responded when the remote was aiming straight at it.The sound quality is fantastic, but we're not audiophiles and don't have enough "hifi" tools to play around with. The 40 watts fill our family room and kitchen well. The bass, treble, mid-range all sound clear. We haven't used the tape player or the music port yet.All in all, I think this was well worth the money. It looks professional, is powerful enough for us, sounds great, and the remote is versatile. For us, the MP3 (or WMA) capability negates the need for a CD changer since we just make our own mixes from our own collection.
The camera was sick. It could not take pictures. The problem the old little power house had seen its best days. Amazon had a new one. Now my camera is not sick.
My boss still uses a dictaphone. I have tried, time and time again, to get him one that isn't voice activated (I don't want to hear him chewing or listen to one side of his phone calls when he forgets to turn that feature off). Unfortunately, that's about all on the market.The recording speed on this recorder sometimes doesn't hold and the recording quality isn't the greatest.
Field of view is as described. Not in description is that it is made of plastic. Be prepared to cut a 1 3/4" hole in your door! You will need a 1 3/4" hole saw to install. It is the size of a dead bolt, right in the middle of your door.
I had the printer set up and working on my network in a few minutes. I downloaded the latest software from Brother's website and had no trouble getting my Mac OS X 10.4.4 machines printing and scanning.My major gripe is that while the Mac OS X software works, it is terrible. I've now used scanners from Epson, HP, Canon, and Brother. And while it all has been pretty bad, Brother's is the worst.There is the TWAIN software from Brother, which is very limited in functionality. For example, there is no way to change the scale of your scan. The only way around it is to enlarge the DPI resolution, then in photoshop adjust the DPI. It also doesn't allow you to scan from the Automatic Document Feeder, which appears to be possible under Windows.Then Presto! PageManager 4 from NewSoft Inc. is included for performing tasks like OCR and scanning without using Photoshop. This appears to be ancient software that doesn't follow normal Mac OS X conventions. The interface uses old Mac OS 9 icons along with really cheesy custom icons. Images are saved to the PageManager application folder (along with a zillion other random files). The interface is completely bizarre. For example, for no particular reason a clock is included. The software crashes on a regular basis. I've yet to get the OCR functionality to actualy work. It doesn't support scanning to PDF.Version 7 of PageManager is now available from NewSoft Inc, but it is 80 dollars. It really should be included with the printer.So while it technically supports Mac OS X, it is not a enjoyable experience.
My computer was equipped with a video card made by a competing manufacturer and since I use Linux as my operating system, it would not work right. They have no drivers for Linux. I installed this GForce card in my computer and it works perfectly. It is fast and does a good job with whatever I throw at it. I like to watch DVD's sometimes and it does very well with that also.
This is an excellent product for the price. Purchased one for each of my grandchildren.
I bought this flash to use on my Diana+ after becoming frustrated with the colored gel inserts for the standard Diana F+ flash.I was happy to find that the Colorsplash Flash does work with the Diana+ using the hot shoe adapter. It is significantly less bulky than the standard Diana F+ flash, charges in half the time, has a very convenient ON/OFF toggle (especially compared to the standard F+ flash), and has a very handy system for switching out the colored gels. While definitely a welcome upgrade, the Colorsplash does have a couple of downsides.When attached to the Diana+ (with the hot shoe adapter), the viewfinder adapter cannot also be connected to the camera. So, if you're using the wide angle lens, you won't be able to use the included viewfinder.The other downside to the Colorsplash Flash is that only TWO of the available four flash colors -- which are clear, red, blue, and yellow by default -- can be swapped out. The real problem here is that the blue and yellow gels are permanently affixed to the unit and only the red and clear (standard flash) slots are swappable.Still, it's a great unit and a significant upgrade over the default Diana F+ flash.
I have owned this turntable since 2009 and it is still working fine. It is an entry level unit, so not really for an audiophile. But if you are a music casual listener or closer to the audiophile level, this unit is a good choice. I love this turntable and the fact that it has a preamp (for those connecting to a receiver lacking the phono option). The sound --depending on your speakers -- generally comes out good. Im happy with it. Set up is not hard although, ironically, i spent 30 minutes trying to assemble it. I blame it on Sony technical writers. Other than that, good unit.
I bought this popper many years ago and have enjoyed thousands of bowls of popcorn out of it! I finally wore it out and I am so happy it is still available. It is the easiest and best way to make fresh, healthy popcorn.
Great product! Works great just like any other hdmi cable out there. except for the fact that its not that pricy! Really good price!
The Visor Edge got lots of memory so you can download lots of software. It is so thin like a sandwich. Also its got about 16 shades of gray.
originally bought the 27" around Christmas time - watched iRobot and played some Xbox but took it back when the HH Greg rebate increased at the end of the month ($1100 after incentives)... happy with the decision (using the LCD for a computer monitior, also, and the resolution seemed to sync better on the 30")my 30" came with a superior remote, as well - would be nice if it glowed in the dark, though :Pinitially, i was disappointed over the DVD aspect ratio/zoom situation already mentioned but i choos to blame Hollywood (boo widescreen!)definitely recommend using composite (Psyclone)/DVI (Monster)cables - noticed a "swimming" effect (imagine TV static fuzz) inside of white content without them; also detected pixelation in the sky of Matrix:Revolutions end fight scene but that was the only time and i was only a couple of feet from the screen (already watched following: Kill Bill 1/2, Hero, Anchorman, Matrix II/III, and Dodgeball with exceptional results)i can't say that i noticed any ghosting (inability to correctly transition images from one position on the screen without simultaneous display of intermediate images) while watching movies or playing Xbox; haven't tried Unreal on the PC, yet, but i'm confident that any problems will be a function of my video card's inadequacythe Xbox looks great on this screen - played KOTORII and Top Spin so far; it's not the quality that i hoped for but the clarity is superior to analog TVi've heard reports that the light/dark contrast isn't so hot; i'm pretty picky and i'd say that this device has no difficulty reproducing deep black and bright whitealso, people have complained about the absence of specific color (red) settings - adjusting this value is possible when using composite inputs; i'm currently using the default, factory, settings, though, and am thoroughly pleasedit doesn't offer the 1200x1600 resolution of my laptop monitor but it can achieve 1400x700 using a DVI input cable which is suitable for a desktop machine (i'm a coder, not a graphik artist); in Win2K the text is crisp and clear and should be better with XP since it's got built-in LCD friendly character interpolation; try Virtual Desktop (similar to Sun's multi-screen) if the screen space isn't sufficient; also, the applications suggested on other sites for adjusting the input resolution work well ("powerstrip") but "multires" from the same company is fine, easy, and freeone aggrevation about the TV is that there is an annoying noise when it's on; my speakers are disconnected (they're trash - about the same as come with cheap computers) so it's not feedback as i first suspected...it's not audible when the monitor is off or there's audio content playing (i said i was picky!)warning: one of the review sites i read mentioned that it's possible for LCDs to exhibit a type of burn-in that appears to be reversible in certain circumstances; fact or fiction, i don't know but recommend not leaving the thing every night while the CNN ticker clicks alongspeaking of standard TV, i plugged the coax cable into the TV tonight and was surprised at the quality of the picture; it's not as good as on an analog set but certainly would suffice except for a couple of channels (4 out of 70 were pretty bad: CNN, MSNBC, FOX, and Comedy Central - everything else looked decent); i'm guessing that HDTV would be spectacular (much like DVD) but it will be a while before i buy into that...my only complaint thus far is a defect pixel; it's not dead but appears to be dying (on the no-input blue screen it's black, however, when there is video content it's not noticable); this is one major disadvantage to the technology which simply must be accepted for now; i decided that it wasn't worth boxing it up and returning itwith regard to aesthetics, i think it's a sharp box; there's a strip of brushed aluminumish accent near the bottom where the buttons are; the glowing blue light which indicates standby mode is a neat touch; the top of the base is clearish along the lines of a Macintosh (ripoff, true, but shows a little extra effort)to conclude, this is a stupendous piece of equipment at a bargain basement price; yes, there are superior units available if you have $ to burn but seriously consider the Olevia when balancing cost/performance
Great price, great value, works perfectly in my Sony camera.
it works fine. it is cheap. we have been using this many hours a day... this is a just a great replacement
the item didn't get to me. I don't know who is responsible for that, if the hotel i was staying which told me it didn't arraive or them who sent it.
This little radio is just what I was looking for. I needed a simple radio so I could listen to talk radio while walking to and from the bus stop. I fits nicely in my pocket and the sound is good.
This remote control works great. I am very satisfy with my purchase and my wife too. There is only one remote control on the table instead of six or seven.The only problem that I have is that the DVD Recorder was not preloaded in the remote control, software so I cannot fully control the DVD with it. Other than that, the remote control works perfectly.I would recommend it to anyone having to deal with three or more controls.
It arrived in excellent condition and works beautifully. We received it in a timely manner.
I have been using this mouse for about 2 months now and everything is working perfectly. The original batteries are still in and running strong. I have been careful to turn the mouse off when not using it but a few times I forgot to turn it off and it ran for a day and it is still running great.This mouse is small and I would say that it is an excellent traveling mouse and would work great on planes. It comes with an excellent soft case to keep it clean. If you like a full feeling mouse this one will probably not satisfy you.There are two battery slots one on each side of the center of the mouse. The design to replace the batteries is very well done and hardly noticeable.The range of the mouse is variable depending on how accurate you want it to be. Of course there is no reason for me to sit 30 ft away from my 14" laptop LCD anyways. When I am watching a movie and want to relax further from my computer this mouse works great to have control at a 10 ft distance and never have to get up to change sound or pause.I never installed the software that came with the mouse as I didn't need it because my Dell D620 laptop recognized it instantly and it worked right of the bat.
This radio is a great buy. Great reception from stations at a far distance. For an inexpensive radio to wear while walking or hiking,this is it.
I bought the Z22 specifically to synchronize with my Contacts and Calender in Outlook. I had an old Palm V that I had been pleased with, but it has long since died and I finally got around to buying the latest product. I didn't want anything fancy - just the ability to look up information when I don't have my laptop with me. I followed the setup directions, but received an error message when synchronizing with Outlook. No detail was provided in the error log. After fruitlessly searching the Palm website, I contacted Palm support. 5 emails later, one of their representatives identified my problem as the "OLERR error". Apparently it's very common, and he sent me 3 pages of instructions to find the offending Outlook entry that caused the synchronization to fail. According to the email, the solution was "time-consuming." I bought this product to help me be more efficient, not so that I could spend hours trying to isolate instances that are not supported by their synchronization software. What a disappointment. Back it goes.
This purchase was my 3rd and 4th of the Panamax M4-EX. I use them for Heavy Duty Brown Out Surge Protection on Appliances such as our Freezer, Refrigerators and Clothes Dryer. Todays Energy Saving electronics in appliances are much more sensitive and prone to burn out from electrical surges, etc. These units provide the needed protection and have an outstanding warranty guarantee. I am Very Pleased with this product and confidently recommend to others.
The drivers that come with this steering wheel are terrible. It came with absolutely no functional software, the drivers are difficult to install and they decide if they want to work or not.ONE THING THAT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT NO ONE HAS MENTION IS THE LIMITED TURN RADIUS OF THE WHEEL. IT ONLY TURNS 90 DEGREES!!!--THATS RIGHT... ONLY 90 DEGREES. If your new to the steering wheel world 90 degrees doesn't mean anything to you, but you need more than 90 degrees to race around an oval track or you will be banging into the wall every turn! There are some steering wheels that have a turning radius of 900 degrees.This wheel is CHEAP, SMALL, HARD TO INSTALL, and USELESS. Just a waste of 35 bucks!!!
I love the results of this scanner, and their Mac software is pretty good. But there is no batch mode at all, no slide feeder available, and getting through a roll of slides or 5 strips of film takes all night! I had the Minolta ScanDual before - it was much faster to scan batches but the quality was not nearly as high. I think at this price point, there has to be a tradeoff, and Nikon chose to go for quality of image at the expense of speed of operation.With 1,000 slides and hundreds of rolls of negatives to scan, I know I'll become very close to this new device over the coming months - hopefully the speed won't drive me crazy!
Running an older single processor raid system, so needed hardware with last generation software support. This card was easy to install, easy to configure and worked as expected with the installation CD drivers. This replaced an older SoundBlaster external USB that required a separate power supply. The power supply failed and SoundBlaster wanted as much to replace just that power supply as this 7.1 capable sound card cost. This sure beats the socks off anything Creative is now offering on anything near this price. It comes with a great surround sound testing setup and has excellent game response, unlike those "value" cards that slow your games by hogging any available memory.
So far the antenna has been great. We have satelite also, a bad storm came through the other week and we lost satelite signal but the antenna signal stayed strong and steady.I have already encouraged 2 friends to look into the antenna. In our area, the antenna almost makes it worth disconnecting the satelite. We get so many HD channels with the antenna, the satelite seems like a waste of money.
Bought these for my father after buying a set of Barska Huntmasters for myself and thought these would be similar. These are NOT the same quality as the Huntmaster line. Spend a little more money and get a much better set of binos.
should tell you that this requires 2-3 extra parts to use this... should be a package.
What a fantastic machine for a fantastic price! I have already started transferring my huge mountain of VHS and camcorder tapes to disc and have had ZERO problems thus far! I have used both dvd+r and dvd-r with no problems and have played them both back on a Mac computer and an older model RCA dvd player. I find it simple to use and the picture is just beautiful. I'm glad I waited for this model instead of purchasing one last year for almost double the price! Plus I'm having a blast pulling out my old vhs movies that have been gathering dust for over 20 years!Plus there are a ton of great features and this machines works just like a VCR as far as programming your favorite shows to watch later. There are some excellent deals on blank discs out there as well, too. I highly recommend this unit (even told Mom about it)!!!!
Upgraded my Acer netbook from the standard 1gb to 2gb and saw a marked improvement on speed. Very satisfied with the purchase and will by Crucial memory again in the future when needed.
I Purchased 'Perfect Image'on August 2, 2008 (Order# 1019051984). Product received Saturday August 30, 2008. Four weeks to deliver; not a good start.After installing the product on my office computer, the CD drive wouldn't read discs. Error was "incorrect media". I tried using a USB DVD/CD, with the same results. I uninstalled the software, and the devices were once again usable.I thought I would give the product another try on my laptop computer. Product loaded ok, and when I backed up my laptop, 'Perfect Image' indicated to log off and reboot for the changes to be effective.That is when the lap top completly failed....on boot I get "Operating System not found" My laptop is totally wasted...wont boot from any MBR order, and like my office computer, the CD drive is "inop", as apperently is the HD.Changing boot order, etc to no avail. It is extremely fortunate that I did not shut my office computer down before removing uninstalling 'Perfect Image', or I would have trashed it as well.This is the worst software I have ever used, and I have been doing this for nearly 40 years. I am a EE with a Masters in computer Science, and have never encountered such a poor product, It obviously has serious compatibility issues.
This is a Excellent cable for the money. Thick cable for the price.Use it in Theater Room for sons XBOX to Projector. I would recommend to product.And Amazon had it here fast.
It doesn't get any better at this price point. Excellent build quality, very easy to use, and intuitive. The optics are simply brilliant for a kit lense (135MM).Went from a Canon Rebel film SLR which I loved, but when I tried to move into the XTi, there was just no comparison between the XTi and the D80. You could immediately feel the difference in quality and functionality. And the auto-clean feature is absolute marketing crap from Canon. THe CMOS shakes off the dust, but then where does the dust go? Bologna feature, not to mention the Flash nearly knocks your eye out when it pops up on the Canon XTi.The D80 blows it away, and for it's price there is nothing out there better. If your in the market at this price point, or relatively close, just go for it. You WILL NOT regret this purchase.
the last couple years i have had my garmin 400 series gps (which i also purchased on amazon) mounted on the top of my boat console and through time the holder has become weak and even has dropped the gps at times. this flush mount holder has been great for me and it also allows me to leave the unit securely in my boat making it a much harder task for someone to steal.
I tryed this speaker paired up with the new pyle Blade 5 channel 6800 watt (or so it says) amp. You know for as old as this company PYLE is they should upgrade their ratings on their products. The amp is great but no where close to 6800 watts and the subs sounds ok but it just doesn't hit that deep note too well . I guess after using Kicker and Hifonics my whole installation carrier you get used to a certian kind of sound and Pyle just isn't my cup a tee. I think this is ok for the money , but they really need to change the way they power rate their amps and subwoofers.
Came set with a language other than English (did not even recognize what it was) or any of the other languages common to North America. Did not get a prompt reply from help desk. Had to re-load the firmware to change the language as I could not follow the instructions on the screen to re-set the language. Found the menus, finally in English, to be less than logical or intuitive. Main function keys appears to be malfunctioning. Finally, it east batteries like a teenager eats pizza. Do not recommend.
I just sent this remote back; it was in my opinion not working because neither I nor Logitech could get it to work properly on the intended components. Amazon was amazing both in that they informed me each step of the process & made a refund quite quickly, that said, the returns web site is pretty confusing (at least to me).About the remote, I actually bought this as a gift, HOWEVER, I was the one who had to program it....nothing worked as promised, the setup includes a Hitachi ultra vision HDTV, 3 VCR's (Mitsubishi 550, 580 & a cheap GE) a HD cable box Harmon Kardon 235 receiver & dvd47....the T.V was missing remote commands so I could select ant a (not b) OR inputs 1-5...I need both...called Logitech tech support & they were HORRIBLE after waiting 20 minutes, my saying I am having trouble programming I was cut off & told that was tier 2, they would call me back in 24 hours....well, they didn't, I called them back 2 days later, It took them nearly 30minutes to add the necessary codes for the t.v. to my data set. O.K. Now on the Mitsu. vcr's, there is a programming function in the factory remotes that allows 1 remote to control 2 very similar vcr's, no such allowance in the logitech database, so only 1 vcr would work, it was also, by the way missing some "minor" functions like the programming keys.....All told, I probably spent 10-15 hours trying to figure out how to make this remote work (I do consider myself an advanced computer user) for the person I bought it for WITHOUT them having to pull one of the original remotes out to finish a function....that all felt futile.The other complaint is the buttons are WAY too small for 50year old eyes to see & mens hands with large fingers to use & the backlighting is too dim to be of any use.
...but no Mac support? Bummer. It seemed promising as an alternative to all the new Windows-based devices, but then I see the only OS's supported for syncing are Windows-based!If there had been Mac support, this would have been my Christmas gift to my hubby! Guess we're back to Palm.
I bought it recently as I've two output devices and I want them display simultaneously; one is a projector, another one is a LCD TV, both are working at 1080i max. My input device is a PS3.However, this splitter is a totally failure, it didn't work any.I returned it immediately, but this sacred me how do I choose a HDMI splitter. It may not as simple as its look.
bought it for a bamboo wacom tabletdoes not work. very small and cheap looks to be made for a palm device.seller needs to change the description.
We always like Tripp Lite products. This snagless molded wiring will go well in our foundry and the length is perfrect for our needs.
After looking at various stores, I decided to go on line to shop for the remote. My main criteria was "sleep" - other remotes I have bought said they had the sleep feature but they wouldn't program. I love this remote!
I bought these speakers for my LINUX box. All I wanted was some good cheap speakers. These are very good speakers for the price. The best thing I like about these speakers is that they don't have the BIG transformer as others do, they just have the normal 110V plug. The sound is good for the price range of these speakers, they will never beat my surrond sound speakers, but I didn't buy them for that. The only minus I have about them is that they are black and my LINUX case is off white.
A nice-looking, compact unit. Installation in my convertible was fairly easy, but I discovered that the antenna magnet would not stick to my trunk. Despite what some salespeople say, placing the antenna on the dash does not work well.One big problem is drop-outs. Trees and buildings can get in the way and the program drops out. Also, going over a speed bump and driving up a steep hill (depending upon the direction of the hill) can cause a drop out.Another problem is recording. A few of the reviews on this site mention that recording is limited to two hours, so to record Stern, two two-hour recording sessions would need to be programmed. However, Sirius enclosed a small separate manual update that says, "Recordings are limited to a maximum of 1 hour each."I have seen reviews questioning whether Stern's show is protected and can't be recorded. I called Sirius and they said that Stern's show CAN be recorded. In case Sirius is not telling the truth, I signed up for the monthly plan so I can easily cancel if they are lying. Also, they said there is no conversion fee to upgrade the monthly plan to annual or lifetime. However, I got two answers regarding the lifetime plan. One person told me that the lifetime plan would no longer be offered after 1/31/06, and another told me he knew nothing about a termination date for the plan offer.Lastly, the home docking kits are supposed to widely available sometime in January. Apparently, they have to be hard-wired to the home stereo. The kit comes with an indoor antenna. Does anybody know if the indoor antenna is adequate? I have read some reviews stating the an outside antenna was necessary.
well i dont know what to say, i know they are very small and should not expect alot. So as far as size goes i think there pretty good, or really good. I have not delt with this size before so i dont have anything to compare them to.
Ok, I have owned this stereo for a while now and i have 1 10" Sony Xplod hooked to it if you get it just right it will push the 10" Pretty nice but the only problem i have with it is the fake speaker thing(Yes it's fake it is just for looks)And at high volumes it tends to hurt the bass sound with a nasty rattle.But other than that it's a kick ass stereo
This is the third unit that I have purchased. I have one on my boat and two in my RV (one inside and one outside). Of all of the iPod video docks that I have tried this unit out performs them all in clarity and the ability to control the iPod's many funtions. Strongly reccomended.
Bought two to connect DVD player and cable box to HDTV. Both work great, picture and sound are crystal clear. Really no need to pay for overpriced video cables.
This thing randomly cuts off while I'm driving and causes my stereo to start blasting static, really annoying and it's worthless to use. I have had it for a while and it has cut off like that at least like 50 times or more every two minutes and the audio quality is really poor - waste of money and time fiddling with it.
The HP photosmart C6180 is the greatest all in one printer! It's very easy to navigate the buttons on the keypad, and it works efforestly and much quietier than expected. No need to memorize the instruction booklet because all the navigational keys are labeled. To ensure your correctly using the features, the picture screen says everything your doing--it even shows you when the phone is off the hook and in use. The best selling point of this printer is it's wireless feature. This feature enables you to have only one printer in the house even when you own serveral computers. The laptop can use the printer two floors away and the kids using the desktop in the same room as the printer can use it too. No need to have a printer for every computer in your house. My family loves it. Photo's, faxes, copies, etc.. all come out looking fantastic. The ink lasts much longer than our old one too. Replacement cost for cartridges are inexpensive running around $35-$40 for an all in one pack (all color cartridges you need and the black). Our old printer cost that for just one color or tri color cartridge. This printer may be a little higher priced than some, but it is well worth it. It also has several photo card slots, and a color screen which make it even more valuable. The only down side is it's size. Although it is no bigger than a regular printer width wise, it is much taller than a regular printer. Depending where you want to place it you may be limited. It didn't work in our shelving desk area, but since it's wireless we didn't have to leave it with a computer which opens the door to all kinds of placements. I can't say enough about this printer, and if you have kids they will be able to use it with ease as well.
After buying a new, complete audio/video system I had 5 remote controls to deal with. Looking for a universal remote to make controling my equipment easier led me to Harmony. Many individuals I spoke with recommended the Harmony 880 even though I thought it was a little pricey. I wanted something that was simple to use and everyone assured me that using the Harmony only required one button for everything. I bought it through Amazon and programmed it. That sounded simple enough until I had difficulty programming the remote. I simply called their help number and the gentleman talked me though it. As it turned out, the unit had a bad button which wasn't responsive at all. We simply bypassed that button and the unit worked great, even better then great. I could have returned it for a new unit but decided I would try the original one for a little while. Now, instead of a remote to turn on my DirecTV receiver, a remote to turn on my amplifier, and a remote to turn on my television, I just use one button on the Harmony 880 to do everything. The same is true if I want to use the DVD player, the VCR system, or just listen to the radio tuner. It's great! My wife wouldn't even touch any remotes, I turned everything on or else she simply wouldn't use the system. Now it is no problem at all for her. I highly recommend the Harmony 880! The only reason I didn't give it a 5-star rating is because the unit has/had a problem but Harmony was able to take care of it over the telephone!
I've had my Cannon S400 for over 8 years. I needed a new battery since its life was now only good for a few hours. I purchased this Lenmar battery, and after charging plugged it into my camera. The camera gave me a "CF reader error" almost immediately. I tried using my older battery, but the damage was done. within a few weeks the camera died entirely, to the point the lens did not even retract.I guess its an excuse for getting a newer one, but I'm just frustrated I spent my money on this crap.
Love this thing. I love a piping hot cup of coffee and would have to heat my cup with hot water and my cream in the microwave when using a drip coffee maker. No more! The coffee out of this percolator is perfectly hot for me and it stays hot! Love it, love it, love it! It also looks elegant on the counter of my newly remodeled kitchen. I thought percolators were a thing of the past and stuck with drip models for years but was dissatisfied with the "burnt" taste after just a half hour. Not a problem now. Would recommend this coffee pot to anyone who wants a hot, flavorful cup of coffee!
Great seller. Responded swiftly to my questions, and had items in shipping very quickly. I previously ordered another lens and was suggested this item. Came complete with everything mentioned, in good working condition.
I expected much better quality from Creative's WebCam Go. The picture and video quality is poor. I had to immediatly upgrade the drivers because my Gateway Solo 2500 laptop would get a fatal error with the camera's USB plugged in at boot. The newest drivers on Creative's web site ocrrected the problem. I purchased 3Com's HomeConnect PC Digital Camera at the same time and the video quality of 3Com's cam was greatly superior for only $20.00 more. I've since return the WebCam Go and purchased a second 3Com cam.
I cannot say its an outstanding amplifier but compared with the similar from other brands, the JBL is great. Good bass, good volume. It distorts if you push the volume too much but is a very good ambient sound. The remote is not very good though it demands a little pacience.If you're looking for an ambient sound with no hi-end expectations it's the one. If you want to power a party look for something else.
This is a 36-pin connector. I needed a 25-pin and searched in vain at the Amazon site for the pin number. I went on faith (I know, bad idea with Amazon), that it would work. It didn't. Now I have to send it back and am probably out the shipping. Apparently I wasn't the only one. Package had been opened already. Ripped off again by Amazon.
The other reviews here about the armband are spot on. It's not elastic, so it can't stretch. The armband is comprised of two pieces, although it's possible to use just one, but using just one makes it too small, and using both makes it too long. I can't believe that belkin had this type of oversight on such a basic aspect of ipod case
I first purchased a CX5200 Epson all-in-one. Started having problems within one year -- clogged print heads. After Epson first refused to do anything about it even though the thing was under warranty, they finally agreed to replace it. Epson sent me a new CX5400, which of course I was happy about at the time. They would not warrant the CX5400 because it was a replacement for the 5200. Now I really know why. It went bad within a year as well. Clogged print heads -- again. When it did work, I liked the print quality, and I feel it scans well. That's why I gave it a "1" rating. Or was because there isn't an option for a "0" rating? Dennis
My computer is housed in a cabinet with a large vent. However, there was not enough air circulation so I needed a fan to suck the hot air out of the cabinet. This works perfectly for this task. It runs when the computer runs, has a long cord and a little stand that I have resting on my cable modem right by the vent. The USB connection has a pass through like Christmas lights, so that it does not take up the USB port. Any other USB item just plugs in on top of it. And it has funky cool led lights that illuminate the vent and under the desk at night! Not necessary, but it looks good.Highly recommended.
I bought three of these to watch my kids with the new Nanny. Some said it's complicated to setup, I didn't think so. You need to configure the camera first using the RJ-45 connector, then go wireless. I had some trouble only receiving a signal from my wireless router upstairs to the corners of the ceiling where I mounted the cameras. I bought a repeater from Outpost for $19.00 and that cured that problem (Airlink Repeater www.airlink101.com). The only disappointment I have is that the cameras lens definitely provides a limited view of the room area. A wider view lens would have been nice, but for the money I really can't complain, I figure I'll just buy three more of these things and problem solved. Finally, you may want to buy some UPS/Surge protectors for each camera and your router in the event of a power outage if that's important to you. I've found UPS/Surge protector combinations for about 20 bucks at Fry's that should power these cameras for half hour or so in the event of power outage. Bottom line, these are a good buy.
Just bought a used one of these, as I've been using one at work for years. It has held up to all the dropping and banging we've given it.Takes good pictures, and the video is pretty good too.Starting to have issues with the flash on the old camera after 5 or 6 years, but otherwise, still going strong
I was looking for a product with three attributes:1. compact design -- doesn't take much space on the shelf or in the suitcase2. charging dock -- lots of iPod speakers are batteries only (which gives you only a few hours of music)3. mid-range sound -- to fill a family room, not concert hallThis product satisfied all my criteria, plus it is easy to operate. It catches some interference noise, but there is a convenient power cut-off button in the back (silver slider switch) that can turn the unit off completely so it doesn't sound the interference.Overall, good small pair of speakers that will keep your iPod charged and eliminate the hassle of having to hook up to the computer.
I bought this drive to replace a 260GB Maxtor that died after 2 years. It had a one year warranty and the deciding factor for this drive was the 5 year warranty. Good thing my back up drive which was a year older still works.Why only 4 stars? Who knows how long this one will last? If it lasts to the end of the warranty, I'll give it 6 stars.Here are its strong points:Good manualPleasantly surprised to find it has a cloning program in the installation. Clone your existing drive for a perfect back-up.Good installation CDComes with Data and drive cables.Here are its weak points:The manual is written with some key points in tiny type. My 70 year old eyes got a bit strained.Many instructions need to be read several times before I understood the sequence to follow.They didn't remind me to Defrag and Chkdsk the old drive before cloning.Good thing I remembered. Do the Chkdsk with the /f and /r switchesAll in all, so far I am satisfied.
These are excellant. I purchased to use with my amateur radio equipment. The microphone audio is very good. The earphones fit well and are comfotable for long periods.
I received this keyboard today and I'm returning it. The escape key and the spacebar are very wobbly. The A through G keys are completely non-functional, as is one of the volume keys. Too bad, because I like the simple look of the keyboard, and the USB ports are very nice.This product is cheaply made. Avoid it.
I ordered this bag because of the other positive reviews it's received. Having owned several camera bags over the years, this is my favorite.
This product is garbage. Bought a pair and the left earcup t-bone snapped after 1 month of usage. I ended using duck tape to keep them together for a few more weeks before dropping them in the trash. For this product it is obvious that SONY uses the cheapest, lightest plastic they could find...which is why they are so light on your head. Don't waste your money on these. Purchase the Technics RP-DH1200 - DJ headphones. I got the technics Dj headphones and I have found that they are a a lot heavier than the SONYs, but made with a much more durable and thicker plastic that can stand up to regular dj use.
It's very good. Very stable. Recommend its use. Has a visibly acceptable quality compared to the price, the better. Thanks
I bought this recorder because I needed something that would produce near-broadcast quality for my CDs and podcasts. This one was relatively cheap (around $100), with amazing battery life (read on), could record up to 5 hours (more or less) continuously, and plugs directly into the USB port for uploading (works on a Mac, too, but you need a WMA converter). And it records in SsTtEeRrEeOo. After much hemming and hawing, I finally accepted that I was going to need to make one more purchase before I was satisfied. Turns out that the onboard microphone, though wonderfully sensitive, is too sensitive to the case it's in - producing an unacceptable, tinny noise. So I bought a microphone, for more than half-again the price - a tiny ME-50s, also from Olympus. And my dreams have all been realized - small, powerful, clear sounds, more than ample for a podcast or voice CD, not quite as high-fidelity for music, but for my purposes, well nigh unto perfect. O, the battery life seems a little shorter with the microphone. It draws its power from the single AAA battery that powers the whole unit, so a sllightly earlier battery demise is not worth mourning over.
Facil de instalar y copia informacion rapido. La marca Seagate es la que mejor sale evaluada en los comentarios de consumidores.
Until I got this charger, I struggled with battery problems constantly in the field (I am a professional radiographer and do considerable field photography on archeology projects in the summers in Peru). This charger is perfect....lightweight, fits in my camera bag easily, and gives me a full day of work without worrying about when the battery will run out when I am hours from a recharging plug.There is adequate charge in two regular NP batteries to allow me to run 400-500 high res still images on my Sony Mavica CD digital camera. This accessory is worth every penny!
The print quality is poor. Heads require constant cleaning. Error 41 every 6-18 months renders printer useless until heads are replaced. CANNOT USE OTHER FUNCTIONS WHILE ERROR 41 is in effect.Worst printer I have ever used.
I just can't say enough about this unit. The sound is greatthe picture is great. I just purchase an ipod for mydocking station. That's how much I enjoy this dvd player....More then a 5 star rating 10
This weather radio is great. I love using it. You get wonderful reception, it's easy to use (once you get the hang of weather radios) and the same messaging is great. I'm looking foward for when there's a real emergency to use it. If you are looking into buy weather radios this is the right one. It has a great price tag, and it's fun and easy to use. I would definately suggest you to buy this radio. Tip: For any weather radios you might want to check out Http://www.noaa.gov and find the weather radio section. It has imformation on reception for your area, broadcast towers, channel imformation, and SAME imformation. This radio is great. I suggest you to get this.
I don't know what all the fuss is about concerning the software - it is very simple to use (and I only have intermediate computer skills). It is a little slower than some other programs I have used (about 5-10 seconds per song). Is anyone really in that much of a hurry? I highly recommend this product and it looks cool too!
My husband is a truck driver and the screaming meanie is the only thing that can wake him up in an idling truck. Well, I decided to go on a run with him and he had that set (he could have just set a regular alarm, I wake up easily)... Before that time I have never heard of such an alarm.. Oh my lord!! 5am came very rudely to me.. I jumped up screaming and my heart racing and then trying to find what was making such a horrid sound.. As for my husband he just laid there laughing at me while I tried to get the sound to stop. He decided to be kind and shut it off... Now I stay home far far away from the road trips.. These things definitely wake the dead... So if you know some one that drives long hauls this would definitely help them wake up..
A must have for the palm. These styli are good and heavy in your hand allowing for better control than the cheap all plastic ones that palm packs with the palm iiixe, etc. Great to have a couple on hand in case you lose one, too. These have the unscrewing tip to restart your palm if it freezes, too. A great product!
This is my second Tablet PC. Since I wrote the book on Tablet PCs (Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tablet PCs), I was able to evaluate most of the ones available. This Toshiba M-200 has the processing speed and 1400x1050 screen to get some serious work done.Paired with a second LCD display, you have some serious screen real estate. I do a lot of graphics, processing-intensive work, and wireless computing, and this is a terrific machine to do just about anything.Add some software like OneNote, Corel Painter 8, and FranklinCovey TabletPlanner, and you have a great tool for meetings and ultimate portability.My prior Tablet PC was the Toshiba Portege 3500, which is also a capable machine. The M200 is more powerful and has better video capabilities, allowing you to run 32-bit color on the built-in display.The new cross-functional button (more like a joystick) and the four side launch pen buttons are a welcome addition. I do miss the CF Card reader, but it's not that big a deal.Because this machine is a convertible, there's no learning curve for new Tablet PC users. The screen swivels and folds flat to create a slate that you can write on. I found that because of the faster processor, handwriting and speech recognition is faster.The only other machine I can recommend is the Panasonic Toughbook CF-18, which is a ruggedized Tablet PC. The Panasonic is not for mainstream users, but if you're constantly out in adverse conditions, the ToughBook has a double-bright screen, small size, sealed ports (Panasonic says to actually run the machine under warm water if you spill coffee on it), and great battery life. But the keyboard is small, so you really do need to have a burning desire for a ruggedized machine.
I have owned the smaller Salad Shooter for many years (and it still works!) and have always loved the ease of use and easy cleaning (I stick it right in the dishwasher), so I wanted the bigger one to try coleslaw with it. I think I'll stick to my food processor for the cabbage shredding because I had to cut the cabbage up too small, but this will do almost everything else with ease, it's very powerful. I love it to shred cheese, carrots, etc. The extra attachments give you a lot of variety in slice thickness. And the best thing is you can aim it right over the bowl or dish that you're preparing and the food will shoot right in without dirtying another bowl! Great for summer salads! I bought my daughter one too and she loves it.
I bought this camera last December based on the reviews of some people here. What a mistake! 2.2 Megapixels is not enough for taking pictures indoors even in daylight. I had some pictures printed by OfotoNow and came back dull as ever. That was pictures measuring 6x4 and in the best resolution for the camera. Now I find it hard to believe 80 people have a problem with their eyes. Maybe some people are just easily satisfied. Now I am looking for a camera that takes pictures in as high a resolution as regular film cameras.
Bought this for a 6 hour road trip to keep the kid entertained. This does exactly what we bought it for, it holds our portable DVD player between the front seats so that passengers in the rear seats can watch a movie. Because of where the mount is placed you do lose some visibility for your rear view mirror and over your shoulder, but for us it wasn't a total loss of visibility. Just be a little more careful when driving and this product will save you from going insane due to angry toddlers.
The calculator is good~even though i haven't used it many times~It just likes what I thought~
I had this item for 28 days and it stopped working. By the time I was able to contact the seller it was the 32nd day. As there is only a 30 day warrantee they would not exchange it, but advised to go to the manufacture. The manufacture charges more then the unit to fix it.This is a cheep item, I would not advise buying it.
I've been using Lexmark printers at home for a number of years and have found them to be dependable and fairly easy to use. I recently upgraded my operating system to Vista and found that my old Lexmark was not supported. The X5470 offered everything I was looking for when it comes to operating a home office. Of note, I don't need photo quality printing but I do need good quality PowerPoint prints.The installation went very well considering that nowhere in the Lexmark product literature does it talk about Vista and Office 2007. The intial installation using the install disk came up with a "not supported" message. I ignored it and the installation proceeded without a hitch. All functions work flawlessly.
The round dial makes you think you are getting an IPOD. Its a clicky directional pad like the old nintendos had. Its ok. The screen and graphics move well, not quite in the same league as apple but the unit lets you subscribe to ZUNE. Its flat out cool and makes all other services obcelete. A device like this will wipe out all other services, this means you itunes. Havent we heard enough Icrap...?? I This.If you want the first subscription player that works, this is a good one for you. This is the first one, in three years this thing will be even better. My computer was stolen a few weeks ago and all my itunes with it, apple wont replace music I paid for, so they lost my business.. this new zune is pretty rad, you will like it.
Hey its old 184 pin ddr memory with tight latency CL 2 anddecent voltage 2.8vIts perfect for those retro builder guys who just cant leave go of those socket 939 based systems... lolThis stuff is getting harder to find with each passing month.Would buy it again...
I purchased this taking into consideration the mixed reviews, and initially thought it worked pretty well. The power button is funny and needs to be held to turn on or off, and once it wouldn't even turn off. The issue is the range and tuning. The speaker was purchased for a party so we could have music on our patio. With the transmitter literally on the other side of the wall from the speaker and the transmitter strength on full the speaker would occasionally tune in and would eventually tune out leaving us with static. I'm extremely disappointed I paid $70 for this piece of junk. The speaker sound is acceptable (over nothing) but I wouldn't rave about it. A decent boom box likely has much better audio quality.
I recently had a Panasonic DVD/VCR player that went haywire, so upon tons of research on several different brands, styles, kinds of DVD/VCR combos, I have decided to purchase yet another Panasonic, as overall, I've had a good experience with their products. I think the old one konked out on my part, as I found out (when it was too late) that I wasn't closing the DVD door properly, as I did it manually, when I should've either pressed the button on the machine or on the remote.I've had this new one for two months now, and it works great! At first, I was kinda iffy on the playback quality, but I really like it now. I love how the remote for this is the exact same as the one I had for my old machine, which is a major plus, as it has all the same functions and features that I loved.I love the features of the time remaining, as I tape my soaps all the time, and I love knowing ahead of time if I'm going to have enough room on the tape. I also love the commercial skip, as the commercial break during my soaps is three minutes long, exactly the length of time I can skip the commercials. I love the ease of pressing a single button to turn on the subtitles when I'm watching a DVD.Overall, it's a great product, and I totally love it!
This product works great in my Olympus compound microscope camera equipment and has ample memory.
very professional grade unit. Very high end on the sound quality also. I do not use the bass feature on this unit. Use front and rear equalizer section only. Good unit for the price.
one con the back connectors should be made to work with banana plugs for better connections and should fit 12 gauge wire. Aside from that it works great currently I run 6 speakers of it simultaneously without harming the amp it is fun to really crank up the volume.
its a great case, but i accidently hit the computer with my chair, and the power supply went dead. i had to buy a new one, and the new one works like a charm. so i would definetly suggest the case, but not the power supply.
Still haven't tried all the features, but everything I've used works great. My favorite part is the tv tuner along with the media center. I don't have to worry about working late and missing my shows. Tons of storage for video downloads (Vongo).
I have had the 50" SXRD for over 1-1/2 months and have had no problems with this HDTV. The picture quality is amazing with DVD's, HD Cable and as a computer monitor. The unit arrived in less than week and delivery was easy to schedule.
I bought this product that it would have good quality, but no. There is a lot of background noise, which probably means poor materials. Also the noise canceling is weak. I can still hear a lot of noise in the background. I should have shelled out for a more expensive one.
For $100, you can't beat the quality. While somewhat complicated and time-consuming to set up (at least for someone like me who's never plugged in so many wires before), the result is well worth it. The moment everything was hooked up, I excitedly called everyone in the house to hear it. Instrument distribution is pretty good. The purity of the sound is gorgeous. Bass is wonderful, my favourite feature since I have mostly bass-heavy songs and never got to enjoy them in this quality before.There are a few cons. The remote control is wired. The wires to the speakers are pretty short-- don't plan on placing the speakers more than six feet away from the subwoofer. You don't want wires running across your floor anyway. The fact that they're wired at all is annoying. There is a lot of static at times, unless you turn the bass all the way up, which isn't ideal for some songs. An ionizer should help clear this problem up, I plan on getting one soon.All in all, the pros outweigh the cons and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
I was worried the product would break easily and the optics would not be that great.Happily, I was wrong. Granted it is made of plastic, be careful with it.But its light and outside, not viewing through window, it is sharp.I used it the see Jupiter and its 4 largest moons, even a few if it's bands were visible.Saturn was small but I could see its rings. Its great for looking the moonas well.Of course viewing things here on earth is what it's really designed for.Still too cold for that, will have to wait for spring and the birds return.tripod works well enough but you will probably want to get another one for better stability.
I really have not used this very much. It turned out to be not what I had expected or maybe I have not used it properly or appropriatedly, needless to say it is sitting on my shelf.
I've had this amazing CD player for almost 3 years. It has survived being dropped dozens of times and it never skips. The design is light, thin and stylish. It packs all the functions needed into 3 buttons - stop&pause, back and play&forward. The buttons took getting used to at first, but now I miss them when I use other CD players. Other owners of this CD player model stop me on the street to rave "Isn't that the greatest CD walkman ever?!"
I bought this camera for my wife for Christmas 06. She had a small Canon point and shoot that has been great. She wanted something that had more zoom and other features so she could take her photography to another level.This is a great camera! The controls are well placed and easy to use. It has tons of pre-sets for various settings etc. The pictures are very sharp.The only thing that my wife was not sure about at first is the cameras size. She so loved the way the camera works and the pictures it produces that she is willing to live with it's size.I think this camera is going to be a classic - gives SLRs a run for the money.
I just received my AudioSource pre one/a preamp in the mail. Anxious, I hooked everything up (correctly) and immediately noticed noise coming from my speakers, which resembled speakers that had damaged voice coils. How could this be? I tried another set of speakers, and the same result occured. Not believing it could be the brand new preamp, I had one more card up my sleeve. I hooked up my Koss Pro4/AA's via a y-connector out of one set of preamp outs on the back of the AudioSource preamp. To make a long story longer, after finishing this review, I'm shipping this lemon back! BOO- AudioSource! P.S.- I reluctantly gave this item 1 star, but I guess that's where the scale starts! David Ramos, Tehachapi, California
This adapter works very well (when coupled with a standard cable) to give my Original Bose Sounddock an auxilliary connection. I started to buy another one for a spare. Works great!
Good quality for an amazingly low price. As others have pointed out, you do have to watch for the error-pages. At first I thought it was just my unit, but apparently not. Every couple of thousand pages, a print job will suddenly freeze and the printer will spit out an errror page. For somebody doing regular high volume printing, this could be a pain. For the lower volume user who has the time to double-check what's coming out of the printer to make sure it's all there, it's probably not a big deal. I've had much higher priced machines with far worse issues than this.One small complaint: I don't know if this is the norm for lower priced machines, but I dislike the way that print quality gradually erodes as toner is running out. Other printers I've had have given me warning messages about low toner.
The Z22 has some good, basic capabilities, but is not as good as my Palm Zire31, which died recently when the digitizer completely failed (after 3 years of faithful use). The Z22 screen is a bit smaller. The main thing I notice is how much slower the unit is when, say, entering graffiti: the display lags about 1-2 seconds behind the character entry. This unit is doing the job for me and keeping my things in order, though. (Written by Saralyn's husband)
I researched 2.1 computer speakers for about 4 weeks and also after listening to several at a CompUSA, finally settled on these speakers. Every review that I read about these speakers was right, they are just simply awesome! By far the best 2.1 speaker system you can get for under $100. They can handle all my MP3, games, DVD movies, etc... I couldn't be more happier with my purchase. :) I highly recommend these for anyone looking for an excellent 2.1 solution for under $100.
The M40 headphones are power hungry monsters. In return you truly get 102 dpf, eye watering clarity in mids and highs and clear bass reproduction. These are not portable headphones, as they require more power than most pocket amplifiers can supply, however if you have a decent stereo receiver, something that can supply at least the 1600mw then you will have good sound. Any amp that is high gain will sound mediocre to terrible with these headphones as they will accurately reproduce every imperfection in the signal.
This is an absolute piece of junk. I rather use a better word to describe it but junk will do.If i could go lower than 1 star, i would do that too. At first my wife loved it. She loved the idea of carrying around pictures of our daughter and dogs. But it seemed that eveytime she wanted to show off her new present, it was dead. The dam thing wouldn't hold a charge. Within 2 and half months the thing is dead. Wont turn on, wont do nothing. I think maybe 10 people saw it working the whole time we had it. The next time it comes up, we will be sure to let those 10 people know not to buy this one. Find another one cause this one is JUNK.
I was looking for a replacement for a 10 year old handheld that I had to keep track of my appointments and address book. I just needed something simple to use, easy to backup on the computer and not as heavy as the Sony Clie.I found this unit, Palm Z22, to be the perfect alternative. It has everything I need. Simple to use, lightweight and compact. Once in a while I run into a problem but I know I can contact the supplier and get solutions quickly.Highly recommend the unit and GuaranteedTech.
I've been having problems with formatting these CDs with Easy CD Creator 4 so that it can write and erase like a hard drive or floppy disk using any Windows program. They seem to want to be formatted twice in order for them to work, which can be really annoying since it takes an average of 40-60 minutes to format them.If you don't format them you can still use the rewrite feature through Easy CD Creator, but you would have to use its record program rather then just being able to use the CDs like a floppy disk by clicking save as and choosing your CD recorder drive. The only time that I have successfully formatted a CD in one try was on the very first one. Although, to be fair I haven't finished the whole pack yet.Other then the need to be formatted twice, I don't have any complaints about it. They work fine and haven't cause any other problems. It could be my CD recorder or the program Easy CD Creator 4 that is causing the problem. I'm going to have to buy another brand and see the difference.
I've owned this 'brick' about 2 1/2 years and have been reasonably satisfied. It does run hot, but it seems to be able to function well regardless. I have not had a problem with the unit. Reception is good in most areas, and when it isn't, usually there is a reason - trees, bridges, etc - or strong signals from terrestrial stations on the same FM band. Switching to other bands (there are 4 settings in the car docking station) sometimes improves the signal reception over FM. I also have the boom box, and it works well as long as you position the antenna to pick up the satellite. That sometimes can be difficult. Overall, I have to recommend this product. It has not failed me in 2 1/2 years and continues to work well. Mounting the unit in the car cradle takes some practice and care. I have managed not to damage my unit even though the way the radio plugs into the cradle seems somewhat fragile. I read reviews of some of the newer units, and considering what problems many people encountered with those units, I'd buy another one of this model if I was in the market. Oh, why do I call it a 'brick'? Doesn't it resemble a brick? It does to me! It's not the most attractive satellite radio unit on the market, but it gets the job done pretty well for me.
I'll start this review by saying that I really like this radio. I use it every day. And being honest, I am on my second one. I got my first about 2 years ago, and like this one, used it every day. Eventually the power button gave out. If you could turn the unit on, it worked brilliantly, but..... since I couldn't turn it on, I couldn't use it. I suppose that I should use the fact that the power switch went out as a basis to downgrade the rating, but the fact is that this radio is so good, I just can't do that.I use the radio to listen to at night while I fall asleep. My wife doesn't like the radio on in the room, and I use this so that I can listen, but she doesn't have to hear. I put the earphones in, slide the radio under my pillow and I am good to go. It 's 90 minute time out is a great feature so that I don't burn through the batteries. Each battery that I put in lasts me more than a month. I listen to AM radio at night, and as you probably know, AM reception at night is usually tricky. Reception on the stations in my area are alway clear, with almost no interference. I do have a few stations that I typically listen too, but from time to time I hit the seek button to search for new ones. Astonishingly with this radio I can easily pull in stations from a hundreds of miles away.As much as I like this radio, there are a few things I don't like about it, but they are fairly minor. First is the 90 minute shut off. While I think it is great at night, during the day, it is kind of annoying. I also use this radio to listen to while doing yard work, and seeminly the 90 minutes come up when I least want it to. I wish there were a way I could enable and disable that feature. The second drawback is that there is no backlight for the screen. Since I use this at night, it would be valuable. Fortunately, I mostly listen to the same stations and my fingers can find the buttons with ease, but it would be nice to be able to see the display.All in all, this is a great little radio for the price. Small size, great reception, easy to use buttons, and great battery life. I love it.
I purchased this dvd player from costco for my daughter to watch movies on long car rides. The screen has a better picture than the others at costco, and had a better mounting system, but it was the only one without a remote control which makes it inconvenient when I need to replay or anything else. I searched the panasonic web site and they do not offer a remote control for this dvd player.
Great cable that appears shielded from RF interference. Works great. Replaced one of another brand that I had been using and that had a broken connection within the cable. Fast shipping from this seller minimized down time.
These are lightweight, soft and comfortable on the ears, and easy to use. They are also adjustable and come with a long enough cord. I doubt they would block out airport noise, but I bought them to use at home.
This is 1-nice portable SW radio its small but packs a lot of power for its size i love mine.
Didn't work and not worth sending back - I'd spend more money on postage. Got one that worked through Best Buy.
It Got the Job done.I am able to see everything from AT&T; U-verse including HD.It is invisible under my carpet.
I surprised my boyfriend with this backpack for his birthday.The backpack has alot of space and very roomy.He LOVES IT, I even had it monogrammed.
This is perheps one of the best cd player around with low price and works like charm.First of all,the best thing is the remote control,it looks so cool with red EL backlit.It is very small,thin and compact perfect for people on the run and needed a light wighted and small player.the sound delivered by the player is of high quality and up to expectation.This is definately the best player around that is worthy of its price.I noticed that the sony player offer a little more function but cost so much more and most important, it spoils easily.
My experience with this player is much the same as previous reviewers. The player forces you to reload a DVD multiple times before it will accept it (it locks up and won't play) and freezes up in the middle of movies. I received this unit as a gift and didn't want to take it back. That was a big mistake. Any DVD player that can't play all DVDs without flaws, is nearly worthless. I have and have had multiple DVD players in my house - one which I purchased seven years ago, one which I got free, etc. Every single one is better than this one.Do NOT buy this player, at any price.
My 40GB fourth generation iPod (with Click Wheel) from 2004 had been locking up a lot lately, requiring me to reboot it in order to keep listening to music. As a result, I ponied up and bought this bugger the day it came out. I msut say that I am thuroughly impressed in the advances iPod has made over the last two years. The newer and color display alone makes a huge difference. Being able to see the album art while my music plays is awesome. Being able to carry around my iPhoto libraries is a great feature that I didn't even realize I was getting when I bought this. Finally, the video playback quality is awesome. I've been ripping my own DVDs to iPod format using Handbrake, and while the display is small, the display quality is awesome even on just a 320x240 (300 macroblock) H.264 encoding with 160kbps sound. I've not yet made a 640x480 (1,200 macroblock) video.If you're still using an older iPod with a monochrome dislpay, I would higly recommend you upgrade. It is about time, and the display alone makes it worth it. Oh, and I'm feeding my Bejeweled addiction with this baby as well. I'm going to need intervention soon.
I bought this cable to use at a recent wedding. It worked great on my flash bracket. I wish it were built a little tougher. I have a feeling I will break it pretty soon. But at this price, who cares! It did what I needed it to do, and it did it well.
This product does exactly what I needed. It keeps my cd's and dvd's (music and software, of course) so that I can always quickly find them when I want them. I include the product keys for software in the title, so I don't have to search for them, either. I did suggest that they provide a way to record the key in it's own area, but it works to include it with the title. The mechanism is a little "clunky", but I've used my first organizer for over a year and it still works great. I bought this one for the wife to store her music cd's and dvd's.Highly recommended!
I love this rangefinder- much better than the type that shoots the prism on the flag sticks.You can use this one to find yardage to bunkers, creeks, etc. Very accurate and very useful. Well worth the money.
Cant go wrong to protect a $1,400 lens. TIffen all the way!I mean, you buy an L series lens, why would you go with some cheap filters to protect it right?Great protection for my L series f2.8 16-35mm II. Very expensive, i tell you that. Especially the lens being the ULTRA WIDE ANGLE, these filters dont come by cheap, but its worth every penny to protect the glass up front, rather than to end up replacing the whole lens if you didnt have a UV protection filter.
Good ergonomic feel, smooth response, eats batteries like there's no tomorrow. The newer models have additional circuitry to extend battery life, but I prefer the "feel" of this one. Don't know what I did before having the extra buttons on the side. They make web surfing so much better.
This monitor is very solid. Ive had it for over 6 months. Movies look great on this monitor. Its even good for gaming. You may not want to pay the price but It is so well built that you cant complain.
I got my zune about 3 weeks ago and absolutely love it. I love that I can play with the controls while wearing gloves, that I dont scroll past the song or artist I am looking for, the tons of storage that is allotted, its movie playing capability, etc. I think the software could still use some work because it takes too much time and work to understand it. I would absolutely recommend buying one to any of my friends that are good with computers....the ones that arent i would make sure to tell them that they may need help with the software etc.
I am really disappointed I am back on Amazon after only using these on and off for 10 months. Considering I take very good care of my earbuds (do not bend the wires, etc.) I would NOT recommend these unless you want great sound for only a few months.
it dosn't need instalation which is nice and its kind of small, i like it small better than normaler sized ones though.
While the basic speaker mounts are high quality, I had great difficulty with the cheap plastic anchors. Although many different screws are provided for attaching mounts to your speakers, none of the provided screws worked with my Samsung home theater system. Since these are relatively minor components, I am still willing to give the kit 4 stars. Just be ready to make a Home Depot run like I did.
I have a Sony Ericcson W300 and it works great with the Internet GPRS connection using the Bluetooth.The Axim is great, worth the price!
I picked up a bag for my 17inch Macbook Pro and got to the counter only to be asked "do you want to buy the strap pad?". What? Why isn't this a standard item like on Crumpler bags? It's okay I guess. It is slightly padded, but I really don't see why I should have to pay extra for something that should be included with the bage
These mounts are great but they come with so many extra parts because they are universal that it took a while to figure out which piece went to my actual speakers. I would say it took a good 1.5-2 hours to install.
I bought this cable to run from my Sony receiver to my TV. I ran it in my wall, up to the attic and then back down the inside of my wall, to my TV. I have a buddy who paid around $600.00 for a HDMI around the same length from a local AV shop. What a waste of money. You do not need to purchase a Monster cable for 4x as much when this will work fine. I watch blue rays on my 55' LED TV and the cable works perfect. This cable is a bargain at this price. The coating is thick and durable. I have people constantly complementing the picture on my TV, regardless if watching regular TV or a Blue Ray.
I just recently got my hp photosmart 945, i love the design and the way it fits in your hand. I have to say i read the negative reviews before i got it, but since i never had a problem with my HP hardware, I decided to go for it anyways. It was the right thing to do, because I haven't got many of the problems that people comment about on this site; my camera seems to work just fine, and although the rechargeable batteries dont work quite as well as the ones specifically designed for digital cameras, their performance is still acceptable.Now, I have to say it is true that, given a specific set of values, it takes the camera a while to take the picture, as the screen goes blank it is hard not to move and ruin the shot. However, it is also true that the same thing happens with the slow speeds on a Reflex, and its just a matter of practice until you get the precision you need in order not to ruin a shot, and if it never happens, you can always use a tripod! hahaWhat can I say, if you are either a starter, or a professional amateur, stay away from this camera and go for a Sony or Canon instead, which have similar features and near same quality. If you are like me, a student who requires the best PC-friendly camera, stay with HP. I'm sure you will love it.
Especially appreciate the very thin bezel, which avoids lens vignetting with wide angles, perfect for my Nikkor 10-24mm wide angle zoon lens. Have many of these Hoya Pro 1 UV filters, best value to protect expensive lenses,wwith optical quality is so good no need to remove them ever, except occassionally when shooting into the sunset.
Seems like Amazon forces you to write a review, they keep on emailing you. Well here it goes, I paid for what I got. My dealer did ship it out quickly. Other than that, nothing else to report.
These buds sound very good. The cord quality is excellent, these feel much more substantial than any cords I've tried. The buds themselves are a little heavy, may not work for real rigorous activities, but they work good for lawnmowing and raking and such. I like them and would buy again.
I have given up on Lenovo's new type of external Thinkpad keyboard. Too slow, poor feel, too many machine-induced typos. This keyboard from IBM costs more than the new-style Lenovo, but it's woth it because it's the real thing: it works and feels just like a real Thinkpad keyboard has felt for so long until Lenovo degraded the performance. My fingers are happy, and no longer must I watch for instances of a quickly typed double character showing up on screen as a single character. The IBM model feels and functions like the real thing.
fits like a champ and protects my expensive lens, what more could I ask for?
Simple to use , takes a real nice picture, inexpensive this is a great video camera for the money. Fits in your pocket , I carry it all the time.
I owned one of these magic cdrom drives and it lasted about ayear...I have had other products from magic and they are cheap. Needless to say, I now stay away from magic. Get a Plextor
I bought this device strictly to use with my Dell Inspiron laptop while watching DVD concerts---only with my headphones. The software allows you to choose from a concert hall environment to a padded cell! Actually about a couple dozen choices and yes, they do make a difference. You can also adjust the direction of sound, from stationary to "moving" from side-to-side, etc. I went straight to the website to download the software for my Vista Home Premium instead of using the installation C.D. For the cost of this little sound card, it's worth every penny!Jerry
Please take into consideration this phone is 4 years old. But the buttons have stopped working, no speaker, no caller ID, nothing in the buttons work. Also if you only have one line the line 2 light will always stay lit as if the line is dead and you always have a displya saying check line 2, there is no way to remedy this. I never was too happy with this, so I'm now looking for another speaker phone and it wont be meridian/aastra
I would not buy these speakers ever again had them for less than a week and they blew and sound like crap waste of money
The video are pretty clear. But I am really irritated by the accompanying software, it seems to take over the audio routing. There is an option to not install "Voip plugin" (or whatever they call it), but I am not sure if it worked. I uninstalled this software, but still seeing audio issues while using bluetooth headset... This is on Vista
Extremely easy to install! Finally my sad, old PC runs more like a middle-aged athlete than an elderly person with asthma (no offense to those with asthma). All of the errors, lockups, and restarts have gone away--maximum RAM is a wonderful thing. Try it; you'll like it!
I previously had a Linksys WRT54G and was moderately satisfied with it until it started exhibiting signs of 'cheapness', like general flakiness, inability to load the web management (it'd load a blank screen), etc. After getting frustrated enough, and desiring a router with gigabit ports, I started searching, until I came across the DIR-655.The first best part (and there's more than one) of this router was unpacking it. Honestly, it's the sexiest networking device I've seen in a long while. There's a button hiding stealthily on the right side, if you take note, but no mention is made of it in the manual. Also included in the package is a little black plastic stand, so you can stand the router on end - that's pretty standard for D-Link, and I like that. They threw in a Cat-5 cable, was that a joke? What am I going to do with a Cat-5 cable on a gigabit router? That's very amusing.I elected not to run the software included on the CD. There's no real need if you know what you're doing. However, for more advanced users I'd recommend connecting the router to your computer, but NOT connecting to your internet connection (cable modem), and just spending a few minutes familiarizing yourself with your new sweet toy and all of her options.Now for the good stuff: This router is amazing! The main 'Setup' page is basically divided into 2 parts for each section, a 'wizard' for quick-and-easy setup, and a 'manual' page. Basically, if you're a beginner, stick to the wizard pages. If you wanna get up and running fast, go through the wizards, you can always go back later and manually tweak the settings to your liking.Connectivity is top level. I tested it by transferring 25 GB of large files then 25GB of small files between two hosts connected to this router, both using 10 feet of cat6 each. 100% success, no packets lost, no fragmentation, and the transfer was about 4% faster than the same transfer straight through on an unmanaged gigabit switch. Internet connectivity was great too. Thanks to the built-in SPI firewall, all the 'network noise' (thanks to all the other 'dirty' hosts on comcast's network) is effectively eliminated, and honestly speeds up my internet activity significantly over what I'm used to when using the WRT54G. Checking the logs revealed the dirty details of all this crap that's filtered out, and I like it gone.Wireless-N connectivity was also good. Not much can be said here, it works like it should, and I have no complaints.Administration is also very nice. As usual, the router is administered via browser, and while that's cool, I'd also like to be able to ssh into it and take care of business via CLI, but alas that is not to be. But otherwise, the web management is well designed, fast and easy to understand. This router also checks periodically for firmware updates and notifies you via email if you have the email settings enabled.Other items of note: VoIP works flawlessly, as does all online gaming that I tried. Latency is noticeably reduced (on my favorite server, from about 80ms to about 60ms avg) in Half-Life 2 deathmatch. torrents worked fine. So far I have no real complaints about this router. It's now my most favorite part of my network.Overall, I give this 5/5. Honestly, I'd easily say it's worth the price I paid for it (at the time it was $140), and for my network it is a perfect match. If you're a 'normal' computer user, don't buy this just to impress your friends; the features and complexity would be lost on you and are not worth the price.PROS:-DHCP Address Reservation-Easy administration-Quick Setup-Email logs-Incredibly easy port forwarding and per-application settings-SPI + NAT + WPA2. Nuff said.-Great documentation and help files.-Port forwarding scheduling.CONS:-No SSH or CLI administration.-Reboot required after changing most settings.-No matching high quality D-Link cable modem to go with this.Congratulations, D-Link, on crafting yet another incredible piece of networking equipment. The DIR-655 is worthy enough to sit on my desk, instead of crammed behind it like the Linksys was!
I purchased this product because I knew the name meant that it was one of the finest. After hearing them for the first time, I knew I had made the right decision. Once again, Sennheiser is a name that can be trusted when purchasing headphones. This model, HD-515 Audiophile 500 Series, gives quite a bang for the buck. Enjoy, Michael
UPDATE 2/05/12 - Amazon is allowing me to return all six reels I bought with them paying postage, even though I bought them nearly a year ago. I have no need for spools of fake copper wire made out of 95% aluminum.If you bought any of this from Amazon, might be a good idea to return it and get real copper somewhere. If you bought it from someone else, heaven help you if you're past the return date.The original review of Feb 2011 follows:________________________________________________I just took delivery on a spool of this in black and a spool of it in red, and I'll describe it here... but first, I'd like to ask anyone out there if this is really copper wire.IS IT?Amazon is a nice buying experience usually, but in some cases - like this - there is no way to get a quick answer to a question, I don't know if I should return it or not.The wire is silvery-color instead of copper-color. Now this could be because it's plated in silver or tin, which would be ok, or it could be that it's steel wire, which would not be OK. Wish me luck in figuring that out. The description claims it to be copper wire, but it is not copper color.It is also not what one usually thinks of as battery cable, which is that fairly-rigid stuff that battery cables are made out of. This has much finer strands, and to my eye looks a lot narrower in the total strands than 4 gauge battery cable.It is limp as a noodle, also unlike normal battery cable, and I assume it is more for installing stereo systems than being used as robust battery cable.Any recommendations out there for how I can tell? I think I'll probably be returning it, because it simply isn't regular battery cable wire. But I might keep it IF it turns out to be copper wire.
Have used it for 3 months. It works well and accurately. Worth buying one.
This camera takes incredibly good pitchers. However, be forewarned that you will get redeye on indoor shots...Yes, you can download the pitchers to your computer and take them out, but it's time consuming if you take many shots (if you like the camera as much as we do, you will). Also, you will not be able to correct the eye color of pets.That being said, for the money it's a great camera
This camera has the features that I was looking for. The fixed earpiece is abit aukward, but a seperate headset works fine. I was looking for a broadcast quality camera, and the price was within my budget.JVC GY-HD200UB High Definition 3-CCD MiniDV Professional Camcorder with 16x ProHD Fujinon Lens
The device was received promptly and was exactly as described. I'm very pleased with the supplier.
The only headphones that come close to the solidity of these 25s, are the Sony V6 professionals. But these sound way way better and are even more solid. They feel unbreakable, sit tight and have very decent isolation. Yeah they cost a little, but they are totally worth it. The quality is just literally top-notch.
I ordered these off the pepsi site through the promotional they are doing, and they they came three dys after i ordered them. 3 days. I haven't opened em yet, but i was amazed at how quick they shipped.
This is a great accessory but has some drawbacks. It does add weight and bulk which are both problems for me in the field. The weight is obvious, you want to minimize the weight you drag around all day. The bulk makes it more difficult to find a case that properly fits the camera.In addition to those drawbacks, with the grip attached to the camera and a 70-200mm lens attached, the grip interferes with mounting the lens on a tripod with a quick-release. The lever for locking the quick release does not allow the camera body to be lowered enough to actually mount the camera.On the plus side, it is great to have all of the controls where you expect to find them when shooting in portrait orientation. It helps you to keep your hands in a more natural position and thus provide more stability for the camera.
Maybe it's my lens but I can't seem to keep this filter on my 24-105 f4.0 lens. I screw it on tightly and it stays, but a day later I'll check it again and the darn thing will be loose. It doesn't happen every time, but it has happened enough that it scares me.I'm sure it's probably just my lens being 2 years old seeing as I don't think others are having this problem.
great card , i have to wait for 5 min after i start playing earth 2160 to know the real needs for this card; because my power supply blow up at 350W, i tested with 400W and the game blow it up again, final choice had to be 500W and it work fine, the card perform great ; i had 200+ units moving without problem in the game earth 2160. i only recomend a minimum of 500W power supply.
Recently decided to use my dvd slot on my thinkpad t60p for another hard-drive. This external slimline dual dvd writer runs off my usb port: the included power adapter is not required for newer machines. I did a lot of research, this looks like the best product out there for slimline dvd writers that can be powered of the machine itself
I purchased this to hold my Sirius Stiletto, and just used it for the first time. I tried the vent mount and it shattered into a bunch of pieces almost immediately. I was upset, especially since the window mount appeared to be straight and have no ball/socket construction to adjust the angle. Once I started messing with it I realized the suction mount arm itself actually bends. It is very sturdy and works fantastically. So I'm happy with the purchase.Also, mine came in black not gray as pictured... I was a little disappointed with that but not a big deal.Overall, I would definitely recommend this product if you're buying it for the window mount and not the vent mount.
I have an Axim x51v. This is so cool that I have folded and unfolded it like a million times already. Folded, it is small and protected from harm. Unfolded, it locks flat and I can even use it on my lap without another surface. It works in landscape and portrait. Installation of the software took literally 1 minute. The space bar hinge was annoying at first, but I got used to it. You just have to slow down and adjust at first. There are a lot of useful shortcuts built in. (they are different depending on palm v ppc) to add things like bullets or to open certain programs like word. I did notice that my ppc lost power a lot quicker while using the keyboard, but I feel like you can't get around that really with any keyboard. If I'm wrong correct me. All in all good choice. Fits in my purse, wows my friends, helps me take notes in class. worth the 30 bucks I paid for it. (used)
I bought them about a month ago and they've been all the way to Europe and back. They were great on the plane and made the whole trip very different. I use them just about everyday to tune out the background noise as I work.They look great and work well as regular ear phones to listen to video etc on my computer. Sound quality seems to be excellent.I use them with a background noise generator "ChatterBlocker" running on my PC and they effectively block out every noise so I can concentrate.
The D - Link router work's as described and have had no issues. It was packed and shipped in a very timely manner and received without issue. It was easy to set up (took just a couple of minutes). I had more issues and time in mounting where I wanted it in my distribution center.
I have incredibly small ears, hence, small ear canals. These are the ONLY headphones that allow me to painlessly listen to my ipod. AND they stay in while running, lifting, and using cardio machines at the gym. The sound is very typical sony, great bass, mid low and high tones. Overall - EXCELLENT.
LG 42PC5D 42-inch 720p Plasma HDTVi was beyond thrilled. not just with the t.v. but with the company, Vann's, that i bought it from. excellent communication. i was so nervous about having something like that mailed but it was in perfect condition and the price was unbeatable.i love the t.v.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Look, I'm just your average working Joe, y'know? Sure, sure, I've got the Grand Moff title these days - in fact, ever since Emperor Palpatine took over, a lot of Imperial military careers have been on the uptick - but at the end of the day, I take orders just like anybody else. In my case, I take them from this creepy old guy in a robe who looks ugly and harmless but can shoot blue lightning from his hands at you if you make him mad.So let me tell you about how the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable totally saved my bacon. I was commanding a moon-sized space station called the Death Star, and while we let people believe that it wasn't quite ready, the boss man was insisting that I get it fully operational in time for some "ceremony". There was NO way that I could have gotten this thing's secret weapon - a really, really cool green superlaser that can totally blow up planets - to work without the Denon cable. We just didn't have any technology that could send the pure digital power required to make a bunch of smaller laser beams converge in a cone shape into one giant beam. Luckily, Amazon delivered ours just in the nick of time.Just minutes after installing the cable, my boss' enforcer, a seven-foot, mouth-breathing, half-man-half machine named Darth Vader, shows up at my office with two stormtroopers and a rebel princess with a weird haircut and some strategically placed electrical tape on under her robe. I'd recently signed an order terminating her life. This lady immediately starts in on me - telling me I'm holding Vader's leash, that I've got a foul stench - all kinds of stuff. As luck would have it, the station was orbiting Princess Mouthy's home planet of Alderaan, and after some back-and-forth about the location of rebel bases (she eventually named Dantooine, wherever that is), I made the call to blow up Alderaan anyway, just to be a jerk. A few pulled levers and some laser magic later, and poof! No more home planet for Princess Talks Too Much.I tried to order another one to use on an unshielded thermal exhaust port in the Death Star. It suffers from the adverse effects from vibration as well as jitter and ripple. The combination of fluoropolymer material and superior heat resistance, weather resistance, and anti-aging properties is just what we need to solve the station's sole weakness. Unfortunately, Emperor Cheapskate negged the purchase, saying one $500 cable is enough. Too bad, because if anyone ever flew a bunch of X-wings through that port, we'd be in big trouble. But hey, what are the chances of that?
Seriously a great TV and a great buying experience. I compared prices at all the major retailers, (BB, CC, NFM, Costco) and this beat the lowest of their prices by $400. No shipping costs were involved, so I figured why not get it from Amazon and I'm glad I did. I got a call two or three days before delivery confirming a delivery time, and they showed up promptly and offered to remove the TV from the box and take the packaging (I declined because our entertainment center wasn't there yet). It offers an amazing picture and set up was a breeze. The 30-day price adjustment policy put me at ease with buying it because I knew if the price dropped they'd refund me the difference. It did drop, and they did refund it to me. I plan on making pretty much every major purchase I can through Amazon.
ordered 2 Red RCA keystone inserts. Received two Red RCA keystone inserts. they fit fine and work as one would expect. nothing complicated or tricky here. snap them in, attach your cables on either end, and you are set.
good qualitygood stuffa lil bigyou can not put it in you pocketyou can get a smaller one with the same brand name
I am fully satisfied with the product and prompt delivery. It is a good price for Sony 8cm DVD 5 pack discs
Brief evaluation----------------This surge protector allows for up to 12 devices, including 6 'wide' DC adapters to be plugged in. It will protect them against power surges and, in addition, it can protect one Ethernet/phone line (RJ-45) and one coax wire if they are connected to pass through the Belkin surge protector.My personal experience does validate the claims the manufacturer makes for the features that I am using and I can verify at this time. Currently, I have 9 devices plugged into the surge protector, including 5 DC adapters and 4 2/3-prong plugs. All of the 3 remaining slots are unobstructed and could be used for one additional power adapter and 2 more plugs.This surge protector replaces 2 older and smaller surge protectors and a one-to-six plug multiplier.So far, I am happy and, in my opinion and based on its meeting real needs, good design, features and low price I recommend it as (in my view) one of the best it its class.More details------------The following are noteworthy, in my view.Positives:+ TRUE 12-outlet capacity. Unlike the traditional surge-protected power strips where one beefy AC adapter would cover 2 slots, Belkin's device truly accommodates 6 AC adapters and allows for 6 more plugs to fit in.+ 'Protected' green light (must be on) provides assurance that the surge protector is operational. When the green light stays off it usually means that the surge protector 'expired' while protecting your device from a power surge and it must be replaced ASAP. [The Belkin warranty promises a free replacement under its warranty terms if you meet the requirements and, it seems, you pay for shipping the damaged unit to Belkin and, possibly, the new unit to you. That's likely to add up to the price of buying a new unit from Amazon and, if you factor in the hassle, probably not worth it.]+ 'Not grounded' red light (must be off) will warn you when there's something wrong. Belkin's warranty won't apply if the light was on when your devices got fried. I don't know if for a fact but I assume they have a way of telling if that was the case.+ 10 ft. long chord. This is very important to me and it was one of the criteria that had to be met when I ordered this item.+ 90 degree plug allows you to easily plug it into a busy 4-plugs wall outlet.+ Clip for cable management. I find it useful.+ Thin (one inch) and flat shape. Stands well on a table or on the floor.+ Telephone and coax cable pass through for surge protection. I don't use these but I'm surprised that something this inexpensive has them. Even better, the phone jacks come covered with some sealing foil and, if you don't use them, they stay near invisible. They are so well hidden, it took me some time to actually find them.[NOTE: The 'phone' jacks are RJ-45 (Ethernet), not RJ-11 (phone). I know that you can plug an RJ-11 connector into an RJ-45 receptacle and I believe that's okay but I did NOT test this feature on this surge protector.]Negatives:- Other than encouraging the unrealistic expectation that Belkin would pay you op to $300,000 on connected equipment warranty, I can't think of anything bad.Warranty--------On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is a worthless warranty and 10 is one that's unbelievably generous, Belkin's should be somewhere around 2 or 3 - 95% of all warranties on devices this cheap are likely to be a 1.They do promise to replace the item if it sacrifices itself while protecting your devices for as long as you can prove that you didn't do anything stupid, you have a purchase receipt and you ship the damaged item to Belkin at your own expense. It's not clear if they will charge you for shipping you back a new item. This may or may not be something worth pursuing. My impression is that you are not going to save a lot of money to get a 'free' replacement from Belkin and you are likely to waste a lot of time in the process. I'd probably buy myself a new one if the one I have now stopped working but it's good to know that they do have a 'lifetime' warranty. By 'lifetime' they mean the natural life of the product but 'natural life' is not precisely defined.As far as being reimbursed for damage to devices that this surge protector was expected to protect, my impression is that you are not likely to get much if anything unless you can afford a lawyer and you are willing to sue. You have to meet a long series of requirements that are expressed in several paragraphs of techno-legalese.Rating------I will have to repeat myself stating that, in my view, this is one of the best in its class. At the claimed 4156 Joules of surge protection, my devices should be pretty safe and the price is right. I could have and maybe I should have removed one star from the over hyped "$300,000 connected equipment warranty" statement printed on the box but... as sad as it is, everybody does it and Belkin's warranty is better than most so, I am awarding 5 stars on an item that inexpensively addressed real issues I had with protecting many devices clustered in a corner of my basement.________________________________________________________Disclaimer:I would call myself the opposite of a Belkin shill. After reading the news stories concerning some Belkin employees' attempts at promoting their wares at Amazon via employee-written reviews and other unethical practices I tended to stay away from the Belkin brand. In this instance, the price and the promised features were hard to resist and, to my surprise, I am very happy with my purchase.
Screen was easy to install in my basement - a great alternative to an HDTV that is always on display, this rolls up and quickly converts my media room into a playroom for my three young kids.This is my first screen purchased - without experience with any other screen, I'm happy with the picture I'm getting and the brightness of what's reflected. I'm using a Sharp DT510 projector with the screen.
Much to its credit Tamron has produced one of the best medium telephoto (90mm to 105mm) macro lenses for years of which this SP autofocus 90mm f2.8 DI 1:1 macro lens is no exception. It is optimized to perform best with Nikon's digital SLRs, but will also work well with its film SLRs too. I've read several excellent reports on the internet and photography magazines testifying to its superb contrast and resolution at virtually every aperture. However, I agree with a previous reviewer that the lens has too much of a plastic feel to it, and seems less rugged than the 105mm f2.8 Micro Nikkor. However, if you are on a budget and your photography doesn't include substantial usage in the field, then perhaps this lens could be a viable alternative to the more expensive Micro Nikkor.
These were my first pair of in-the-ear phones. The earphones that came with my iPod would not stay in more than 10 seconds. The rest of the headphones I've tried would not get loud enough to block out the chatty girls next to me on the elliptical. With these, you could select the size of cover that fits your ear the best. I put them in and WOW! No problems hearing my TV show while I was working out. Some have mentioned that you get some noise from the wire touching you, but it's not that bad. Half the time I never even noticed. I would highly recommend these - good sound and drowns out the outside noise. Have already recommended to a friend!
Excellent mount for flat screen. I came with many different types of screws and mounting bolts. It also contained a listing of televisions and the proper bolts for each. Also there was a reference to company website to look up televisions not listed for the proper bolts. I was very happy with the purchase as it was about $30 less than the typical mount at the big box store.
Hands down! This is a great mouse. Very customizable, easy to use, not too big - not too small, great battery life, and just a pleasure to use. If you have a laptop and can't stand the touch pad or joystick then this is for you.
I was a little disappointed. Mouse is weak. It's convenient. Feels pretty good in your hands. At worst it's a nice keyboard. I'll probably get my money's worth. I don't expect it's the best of its kind.
This item is great, if you don't mind losing many of your recordings because the darn thing froze up. I've had this unit for a while now and it keeps freezing up...IT FREEZES UP ALL THE TIME - 5 or more times per week...I lose recordings already made on a disc, scheduled recordings don't record and I have to reset all my programs. I can't believe this unit sucks so badly...I can't believe I haven't thrown it in the junk pile yet...step away...step away from this unit...!!!!Update: 21 Dec 2009Still same problems...I no longer use the schedule functions since they are unreliable (the machine will freeze and all will be lost). I have a DVR now (thank god!!) and do record from DVR to this unit...will still freeze and lose data on CD - annoying, to say the least, but I don't want to shell out more $$$ for another one until this one fries - which probably won't be long now (especially after I toss it in the nearest snow pile)
I have read some of the reviews on this player and I have to agree, it is a little flimsy looking... But I don't stare at the player, I watch the movie! No problems since I took it out of the box. I have played at least 40 DVD's so far (and several at least twice), not one problem. I have a Jenson Audio + Video Receiver that I purchased in 1982, and a Panasonic 27 inch TV (with the &quot;S&quot; connector) that is fairly new. Everything hooked up fine, I was playing the Matrix within 5 minutes from the time UPS pulled away from my door.Well, I think I hear Flash Gordon calling me (did I mention I was a SciFi junky). Drop me a line if you need more specifics.Thank you Amazon.com for another great product.
I bought this set as our main tv back in 2000. The tv is still going strong with a good picture and excellent sound. I don't have the courage to move it. They are heavy and cumbersome. However, the best of the cathode ray tube tvs.Pros: Better sound than most new lcd and plasma tvs. Longevity. Very good, bright picture.Cons: Huge and heavy!
If you have a large collection of DVD's this is the only machine there is. The disk explorer does leave a lot to be desired but as I have read in other reviews I have made a list and refer to it. One of my personal worries was the shear size of the unit and turns out it just barley did fit in the space I had for it. If I had it to do over again I most certainly would and for the price how can you go wrong.
Please don't buy this camera! No child will be able to figure it out! It also seems to drain batterys quickly. I was very frusterated because I unsually read alot of reviews before I buy. I didn't!!! After being mad at myself I read some reviews and relized my mistake. Thanks to Amazon that they print reviews so we came make educate choices! This camera was Disney and so cute I thought it was a win, win. WRONG!!! I will buy a waterproof adult camera so it's tough for my child and not worry about it! Argh, so close to Christmas, hope I get the new one in time!
product was best priced, received in no time, it was a gift and the person receiving the product has no problems with it
I love my new mobile media companion. Previously I owned a Handspring Visor Deluxe and boy was this an upgrade! The color screen is very bright and easy to see, all your programs, system settings, etc are easy to find and use. I keep all my medical information on it for my doctor appointments.I would recommend this unit to anyone considering a PDA, just make sure you put a large memory card in it 1GB or larger.
I've tired any number of noise canceling "earphones", including the Bose units, which I own and use at home. But on long flights, (which I make regularly)these are the best. Small, lightweight, comfortable in the ear canal, and ahhhhhhh what peace. Music is good, and even if the batteries die, they still work as regular earbuds. These take up virtually no "space" in my travel bag, unlike the large over the ear type of noise canceling earphones. I highly recommend these.
I bought this screen along with an Optoma hd20 projector about a week ago. As another poster has stated, I don't know why you would pay $1500-2000 on a screen (maybe i'm naive)but this screen surpassed almost all my expectations! Had no problems with set up, it was a breeze. I don't know exactly what I was expecting but this screen is constructed of high quality material. The frame is made of aluminum surrounded by black velvet. Looks very elegant! I am extremely pleased! Every night is movie night!
Great picture for daytime sports. Poor pixilation for night time movie scenes. Screen failed after 3 years of very light use with vertical black lines running from mid-screen to bottom that ruin the picture. Not recommended for durability reasons.
I have been a Cerwin Vega speaker fan since 1988.I even used to sell speakers, Bose, Infinity, Sony, JBL, Yamaha and many more.In my opinion Cerwin Vega makes one of the best sounding speakers. It is only a Bonus and plus that those same great,awesome sounding and looking speakers also cost less then many other brands. It is a double no triple win.Cerwin Vega blows away and out performs all other companies. I would pay more for a Cerwin Vega then I would for the others, its an added bonus that they are cost less then most.You Get Great Sound + Great Looks + Low Cost = Cerwin Vega speakerChampion.This CLSC-6 is one of those great speakers. It is better when used as a rear or surround speaker. If you want front speakers you should get the Cerwin Vega CLSC-10, CLSC-12 or the CLSC-15.The seller is great too. Fast, friendly and reliable service. Thank you Aamzon.
This bag has been good to me. I have had it a little over 2 years, and that has been some HARD use! I take this backpack almost everywhere I go. I have gone all over the country, out of the country, mountain biking, hiking, almost anything I've done, and anywhere I've been, the 200EG has been with me. It is finally starting to show wear. One of the inside zippers broke, and the fabric on the bottom of the backpack is starting to wear holes through. Other than that it is still holding together.First, the bad:After 2 years of use, the zippers slide a little too easily sometimes, and if I try to open the bag partially, then reach to the bottom, sometimes the zippers slide open all the way and it wants to flop open. As it flings open I have to tip it back, so that everything doesn't fall out. Some straps over all the little compartments would be nice.I like to have my camera ready for most anything, so I have my camera (canon 60d) with a battery pack, and added to that is a tripod mount. This configuration doesn't fit quite as well since the bag is smaller at the top (where the camera goes). I have found that if I put the camera in on it's side it seems to fit a little better, but still really snug when zipping it up.the "not sure if its good or bad":It does have a waist strap, but I never use it because I take it off and move it around to the front (to get the camera or something out of the bag)to back so often. For me the waist strap is not very comfortable so I never have used it. I have very wide/large shoulders and arms making me not designed for backpacks. For that, I can't really say it's good or bad. I'm 6'1" and about 260 and I've yet to find one that is comfortable for me. I generally "sling" the bag, just using one shoulder strap.Now the good:This bag has been very durable. I would definitely say I "over-stuff" it. I believe in being prepared for anything that may present itself, so I carry way more than a normal person would. Here is a short list of what I usually have: Camera body, 3-5 lenses, 2 flashes, battery chargers, extra memory cards, remote triggers, A/V cables, USB cables, filters, extra batteries, wireless flash triggers, rope, flashlights, band-aids/first aid cream (when shooting kids, you always need these), reflectors, diffusers, cleaning supplies, stuffed monkeys (helps get the kids smiling, usually works on adults too), business cards, a tablet, and a bunch of other little things. I don't even have enough space for everything I would like to put in it.Overall I would say it is a good bag and would recommend it to anyone. It holds up well and has a lot of space. As soon as this one gets just a little more worn, I will most likely be getting another one of these backpacks.
The zune is the official ipod killer!!! It can do with the ipod can but also support more media formats for music and video. The coolest thing about it is that it has wifi meaning that you can hook this up to any computer on a wireless network and to any zune for its social feature. It has a huge screen and a better control scheme than the ipod. The next thing it has over the ipod is that its way cheaper. So, don't go for ipod, the generic bullcrap that apple makes. Stand out ,be different, get a zune, its way cooler.
I purchased the lens to take sports pics of my kids. The lens does well for this, but there are times when I would like it to be a little quicker.
I bought and returned two of these honeys. Both were identical. They had dust under the glass, the colors looked like they came from a different spectrum, very noisy and s..l..o..w. Finally settled on the Canon N670U. 1000% percent better. It seems that a company that can make such excellent printers should be able to manufacture a decent scanner. NOT! Save your money. Buy a Canon for less and go out to dinner on Epson with what you've saved.
I bought one of these for my ipod, having used one of those cassette shaped adapters before. I was getting tired of having the wires trailing everywhere, but it turns out that the old technology works much better.The 4 frequencies they give you to choose from are all pretty close together, and our local NPR station broadcasts on a frequency that its right in the middle of them (88.5). I don't know quite what is happening, but the tuning lock on the irock seems to get cancelled out by the broadcast station, and the irock turns itself off every couple of seconds, leaving loud badly tuned static instead of my ipod. I have tried it in different parts of the city, and on all four of the frequencies they provide but they are all as bad as each other. Don't know what to do with it! I suggest you check you local broadcast radio station frequencies before you buy this product and make sure there is nothing even close!
If you are a avid CD buyer. Do not get this one. Get another caselogic still though. All of case logic cases have those handy-dandy sleeves which everyone loves. I really like this case for my CDs (although not very many.) Case Logic is a brand name you can trust from water and all that. My friend puked all over his room and his case is still in tip top shape (although I don't touch it anymore). If you want any case that has as much of a warranty as a CD case could have get this one or another caselogic. I strongly recommend them. This one also has a very sleek design! Your CD's will not get scratched from a knock-off CD case ever again!
I use the IOgear GBU211 for a modem connection with my Motorola E815 bluetooth capable phone. It paired to my laptop without any difficulties. The phone itself has a 66' bluetooth radius so I only needed the same from the bluetooth adapter; if you want to use bluetooth headphones definitely go with something that has a stronger signal.I remember hearing about bluetooth technology about 4 years ago and it has taken its time in finding its niches in the market. I'm seeing it everywhere now, and although I initially got this just for use with my phone-modem, I can see myself using this adapter for wireless headphones or a wireless mouse (though I hear the mice suffer from lag, so I'm holding out on that).A big con on this product is that it's bluetooth 1.2, which has a 723kbps (or 90kBps) limit. It works fine for a modem connection but not for file-transfers; it takes 11 seconds to transfer 1 megabyte at that rate. The bluetooth 2.0 standard is three times faster and is backward compatible. Higher throughput will also have less bottlenecking if you're using multiple bluetooth items (say simultaneously using a BT mouse, BT headphones, BT modem & BT networking/internet sharing). There will be more & more bluetooth gadgets coming along and a computer can have only one adapter installed at a time. Although this product works as advertised I recommend getting one that's 2.0 compliant.
This item seems to be a good value for $25. Styling and design are very attractive. You really can adjust the lamps without having them stick in or creep out of position.Packing is okay; I noticed very light scuffs on the base and on one of the chromed accents that I have been able to easily ignore.You should expect heat production from any incandescent bulb; sorry, but this metal unit cannot bend the laws of physics and be cool to the touch shortly after it's turned on. Try turning bulbs OFF before adjusting them.The quality of light from this unit is sort of marginal, though I'd expect most fixtures of this type to waste a lot of light by not reflecting it outward very well. It's fine for bouncing light off the ceiling or walls, or using the highest bulb to directly light a desk surface. As with any bare bulb, light is soft when reflected and harsh when used directly.Finally, the unit stands more or less straight. I have never had a problem with it tipping over. In fact, the base is quite heavy and inspires confidence. And if you're tripping circuit breakers with 60W bulbs, you've got other problems, pal.
The Sony DCR-SR line now works very well on the Mac with the newest version of iMovie. This camera worked well before, although it did require the open source MPEG Streamclip app to import the videos, which then work great in iMovie as well. Excellent Sound. Great Battery Life. Touch screen and menus are very easy to use. Very simple to use for anyone with a Mac and iMovie '08. Very quick import as well.
For no good reason I installed this on an old 98SE computer. A complete waste of time since most web sites want current browsers, and current browsers can not run on Win 98. The price was right.
My son got this for Christmas and its the biggest waste of money! My younger son recieved the V-Tech camera and it has a quick shutter response and takes better pictures and has a ton more options and is a better price. It may not look "cool", but its better quality than the Disney camera. All the pictures are useless and lacking quality. I have tried taking pictures with it thinking it was my son, who is 7, and its not. Its the camera. It has a slow shutter response and either the child will move the camera or the subject will move before a picture is captured. I hate this thing and what a waste of money! Don't waste your money.
I have had many 35mm cameras in the past. As a matter of fact I go back to the days before auto focus and automatic cameras. I finally came out of the datk ages and joined the 21th Century by buying my first digital camera. I found the Nikon Coolpix 4600 easy to use and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the photos I took. In addition, I found the manual clear and easy to understand. But, I would have liked more detail of some items. Overall, I love the camera.
Great ProductGreat DealExcellent Tech. SupportSuperior concern for my satisfaction
As a club & mobile DJ I go for portability and ease when it comes to set ups. I can go ANYWHERE with just my laptop and a 15" monitor speaker to small house parties while having everything that I need right there. This external sound device allows me to cue my music before the sudience hears it. No mare hug mixers needed, no sir!I highly recommend this device to anyone seeking ways to cue thier music...or just have an additional audio source.There's no CD software needed, it's just plug 'N' play.
I'm now on my second radio, the first one quit picking up stations after less than one week of use but with the great customer service of Amazon I had a replacement radio within three days and haven't had any problems since. The radio sounds great, is very easy to use, has the best reception of any shower radio I have used.Other strengths are it is easy on batteries and is also water proof, which has been tested........ The only reason I haven't given it five stars is I haven't had it long enough to test it's longevity as the first one broke quickly.
I bought the iTrip for my new 15G iPod. The software install was effortless- Just skip the included CD and go straight to Griffin's web site. Install the drivers and station menus from there. I downloaded the US and European stations. This gives me access to every channel on the dial. As far as using it goes: My advice is to set yourself up before you start to drive. The iPod's controls are intuitive, but distracting. I use the lowest channels on the dial (like 88.1, 88.3, etc.) and have no trouble. Sometimes when I pass a semi-truck, their CB or something interferes. I was forced into the iTrip because my Chevy Trailblazer has CD only, no cassette. I would rate the overall sound quality at about 7 out of 10. Some crackles can be heard from time to time, and if your song has heavy bass (dance, techno, rap, etc.) then there will be some distortion. Still working on figuring that one out. Also, some hiss can be heard if the song is real quiet. Overall though, it isn't any worse than a regular FM station on the dial. The coolest thing about the iTrip is I can now just set it to play on my home stereo, which runs though the house. I have my entire CD collection on the iPod, and as long as it's plugged in, I can play all day.One reviewer had a problem setting the iPod/iTrip up. It's actually pretty easy. Just select the radio channel you want to use on the iPod and on the car/radio. Play the channel selection on the iPod, and let it run for a second or two (half way accross the bar). Pause the track. In a second, you'll hear the iTrip take over the radio, and you'll know when this happens because the static will stop and there will be only silence. Then &quot;menu&quot; back to your playlists and start playing whatever song you choose. That's it. As long as you don't turn the iPod off, it will continue to control the radio channel in the car, even if you turn the car off. This is great when I'm out running errands- I don't have to keep setting it up.Pretty good product.The bad:Hiss at low volume (not too bad, but noticable)Bass distortion on upbeat songsLimited range (must be within about 10 feet of the tuner)iTrip sucks the battery power from the iPod. Expect 40% less play timeThe good:Good priceEasy to useConvenientCool solution to comlicated problem
I purchased this item online for 65 bucks. I wanted something to use while I worked out. The sound is clear and the unit works as indicated. The only thing i found that could be improved is the armband. The unit slides into a plastic sheath and then clicks in. To release it and take it out is a pain though. You have to dig your finger underneath the sheath and manipulate a little plastic piece that holds the unit in place which is not easy to do. Other than that, downloading is easy, the controls are easy, and i would recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable mp3/fm tuner.
What an elegant piece of equipment.This is the first digital camera that I have owned or used.The compact design was,I have to say,one of the prime reasons of selection.A camera that I could use in any situation.I also own a Contax SLR&Yashica 35mm compact. The Stylus performs so very well in so many ways,as to compliment to my photography in areas where the other two are impractical.The zoom feature was particularly impressive in such a small camera,as is the picture quality.It does exactly what I expected & more.I shall be purchasing a higher capacity memory card,only because I am using it more than I thought I ever would.I especially like the top "roller mode selector".One problem of having" labourers hands" are the small buttons on some cameras,on this, no problem.In my opinion,just the job!!
Just stick with the OEM products and you will keep your sanity, If you have not tried one of the &quot;No Fail&quot; refill kits, don't.
I bought this bag to stow my Manfrotto 190 tripod (aluminum) with 353RC Medium Ball Head, items kept for years in a plastic bag. With the QR platform rotated to the vertical position, it fits like a glove. Overall fit and finish are very good. The bag is handsome yet unassuming and blends in well with black carry-on luggage and camera bags. The outer fabric is ballistic nylon with smooth nylon lining and all sealed together with a really beefy zipper. The padding feels like closed cell foam and is thick enough I can't feel the outlines of the tripod against my body when slung over my shoulder. The padding should afford good protection from moderate knocks. The strap hardware is sturdy metal, demonstrating that Giottos is serious about durability. The only place this bag falls down is the 2-inch strap: no shoulder pad so it cuts into your shoulder if you carry a aluminum tripod for more than a few minutes. The cure is a padded shoulder pad but that will run you another $10 to $15 here on Amazon. Of course if you have a light weight tripod--e.g., carbon fiber--the lack of a shoulder pad may not be significant for you.A good deal for the price but you'll need to spend a little more for a padded strap or shoulder pad if you plan to carry it much. I stuck an old Timbu2 shoulder pad on it so I'm good to go.
This is one of the worst pieces of junk I ever bought. Video quality is horrible. The setup messed my computer up, so it took me 3 days to clean it up and make it work again. Don't buy this cam unless you have money to waiste!
This screen was delivered very quickly and was larger than I imagined. The screen is large and wide for wide-screen formats. It sets up and folds down very easily. I searched a long time for the right widescreen at a good price and this is it. It is perfect for my use.
I've had several Koss Portapros. They provide excellent fidelity, but I'm constantly irritated by the cord getting tangled up. This KTXPRO1 has good fidelity, does not tangle as much, but suffers from two negatives.I use headphones primarily while working out on an elliptical. For this use the cord is way too long, and the volume control wildly swings to and fro when I increase my speed (very bothersome). I've been able to work around this by securing the cord to a part of the machine.I'd also note they feel good on my head, and do not bother me (they actually feel slightly better than the Portapros).So I conclude these headphones are good for some uses but not for others.
I'm not altogether taken with this product. First of all I was disappointed that in addition to the $400 plus this item cost it was necessary to spend an additional &#62;$125 for the North America City Select maps! Ouch!I purchased this to help me navigate through unfamiliar cities. I did not find the maps nearly as useful as those that are available in Microsoft's Streets and Trips for $39! Unfortunately, you cannot download THOSE maps into the Garmin unit.The other problem I had with the Garmin unit was that it took quite awhile for the unit to lock onto the satellites while inside my car. Not only that, but I was loosing my lock frequently.To give the Garmin 60CS its due, while outside my car I found that the Garmin 60CS worked very well, locking onto the satellites quickly and providing a reliable continuously updated GPS location. The display is, despite its small size, easy to read.This product words great for geo-caching, which is why I bought it in the first place. Honestly, my major complaints are price and the fact that it doesn't work very well in my car.This GPS just doesn't seem to warrant the rather extravagant price BUT if you need a portable handheld GPS unit with weatherproofing then this may well be your solution. I have to admit that the proliferation of available points of interest (restaurants, hotels, hospitals etc.) available in North America City Select maps for this product makes it very nifty when in an unfamiliar city. That plus the mapping to the various points of interest with a push of a button is quite a nice feature. BUT, you do pay for these features!
Good packaging, quality Cat6, professional terminals. Working excellent at our office. We are getting the high bandwidth we expected from these cables.
This filter has been entirely satisfactory in performance during picture taking. The threads in the mounting ring were a little bit fussy the first few times the filter was mounted, but the price was so good that I cannot complain. I would recommend that product to anyone who has L series Canon lenses and requires or enjoys the effects of polarizaton.
Just like the title states. Inspiron 9300 fits like a glove, and it's the one piece of travel gear that has really lasted. I travel all over the country, and this bag has taken all sorts of abuse. I haven't had a single issue with the craftsmanship.My ONE issue is the velcro on the front flap. If you put anything of decent size in the front, forget about that thing staying closed. If not for that little nag, this thing would be perfect.
The only radio in our house that could pick up the closest NPR stationwas going in for it's sixth repair. "That's it!" I said. "We need tofind something else." I started my research, read lots of reviewsand decided, knowing I could return it if it didn't work for us,on Visteon's Tabletop HD Radio. The first surprise was that I couldset it up myself. It was easy, quick and no frustration. I set itto our elusive NPR station and the signal was the best. It takes upmuch less space than our old radio and is very attractive. We listento the usual morning wake up stuff that we always listened to andnow we are picking up other segments throughout the day especiallyJazz late at night. We are so happy with the purchase!
Used this all over Italy and it was great..except in the mountains where not so much, but thats Where all GPS fail...Still its a great tool.. not sure what people want in a GPS....Its not gonna drive for you people!!!
I have no idea why you can select &#34;reverse&#34; play. but then again I'm not a DJ. It plays 33, 45 AND 78s all with adjustable speed for those who need it. especially for some 78s that were recorded off speed
This turntable has got to be the easiest way to digitalize your collection. The EZ Vinyl Converter software was my choice; Audacity software is also included, but is more advanced. This turntable has turned a mountain of old LPs into a small stack of CDs that sound much better than the originals. It is an easy plug & play system; no complex wiring required. Highly recommended!
Based on the benefit you get from this lens and its cost, this is highly recomended, it does have some flaws, however the resutls are still great
This is an excellent way to replenish your microsoft point. I have issues with ordering points and subscriptions through my xbox 360 so this is an excellent alternative method. Go Amazon!
This works great! I can fit all my entertainment center plugs on this one strip. The spacing on the plugs is great for boxy power cords. It was a good price, and the cord is long enough to reach a ways if you need it.Haven't yet tested the surge protection on it, but if I get struck by lightning or something I'll be sure to update!
I've been using the D-link DPH-50U for several weeks now. When it works it's great but there are often times where an error occurs and it has to shut down. I've had to reinstall the software 3 times to "fix" the problem but it still malfunctions now and then. My calls get disconnected occasionally as well but this may be more of an issue with Skype than it is with the D-link. If I had the option I'd probably return it.
While I wish there were some instructions included in the box, I am very happy with my purchase. Even now, looking at the photo next to this comment box, I'm realizing that I had something weird with the setup, so I'll try again. I am looking forward to using this to make some money selling my sea glass jewelry on etsy!
I purchased the Nikon D200 w/Nikkor 18-200mm lens kit 2 weeks ago and couldn't be happier and probably haven't slept a whole week since getting it ;) This is my first DSLR, but not my first digital camera. The camera and lens are simply amazing! The learning curve is somewhat big on this camera, but with the Blue Crane DVD, Nikons owners manual and Nikon's online video tutor, I already understand most of the functions well enough to take awesome shots. In a pinch you can point and shoot, but the real power of the D200 is in the "easy to understand" menu system for customization. There are literally thousands, if not millions of, options/combinations at your finger tips. You can save 4 different custom settings, and or reset the menus to default anytime.The camera is solidly built, and fits well in my large hands with all of the basic controls at my fingertips (IE...White balance, ISO, Image Quality, Focus Mode, Exposure compensation, Metering, Depth of field preview button...etc.) I also purchased the Nikon MB-D200 Multi-Power Battery Pack and an extra Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery. I love the feel of the camera with the grip. The camera does suck the juice, especially if you use the LCD to review and use the menu system a lot. That may be the only negative but is a small price to pay for all the features you get inside this beauty! I don't see it ever being a problem with the double battery power pack though. And if you are in a bind, the power pack also takes AA batteries. Another plus!The auto focus is incredible too. It takes a little practice to get use too, but WOW, does it ever work! My advice, if you have the extra money, is to buy this camera with the 18-200mm Nikkor lens. It is so versatile, I don't even know if I'll need another lens in my bag. If you are thinking about purchasing this camera, just buy it...you won't be dissapointed at all! I was debating between the D80 & D200, and am so glad I spent the extra money on the D200! In the long run, the added features of the D200 over the D80 are well worth it for me. Bottom line: The Nikon D200 rocks! 5 HUGE STARS!NOTE: Don't forget to add a compact flash memory card with your purchase. The camera does not come with a card.... I bought the SanDisk SDCFX3-2048-901 2 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card and love it. Super fast card!
I got this TV from Best Buy (January 6, 2005) and it is performing exceptionally well...no complains. I have also upgraded to HDTV cable and the picture quality is unbelievable. Even the packaging is high qulity and flawless to protect the product during shipping...I guess it goes with the brand name and reputation of Westinghouse products. Some reviews regarding the remote control are agreeable as the remote is a bit large...but has no quality or engineering issues....in fact the larger remote may be useful to your specific needs. If you don't like the remote...I would recommend you to get a GE Univeral Remote from AMAZON.COM or Circuit City, which costs under $18 and is compatible with this model.The 30" model was so hot at Best Buy that they sold out in just 7 days after the sale! Don't pay more than $1500 for the 30" Westinghouse LCD Model. Yes, that includes tax!Do your home work well and invest in sensible products with good company reputation.Hope this was helpful in your decision.
Other than being long, this is not a demanding application for this cable, and it successfully takes streaming video from one end of the house to the other.
Other than a nice sculptural shape and small, this was utterly worthless, doing nothing but making a noise. I cannot imagine how it even got on the market. It might be good for scaring a spider on the edge of the bathroom sink; but nothing more.
This was my entry level purchase getting into dSLR cameras.I could not be more pleased with this camera.There is a learning curve, even coming from Canon AE-1 film camera.It is so nice to have a 10.1 MP digital camera!Make sure you buy a 133X 4 GB Compact Flash card to go with it. It really eats up the memory cards when you take lots of shots. You will take lots of shots!
These discs are made by Taiyo Yuden in Japan for Panasonic. I have had 100% success rate with many discs. Maxells made in Japan by Hitachi Maxell or Taiyo Yuden are also great discs.The Panasonic DVD recorders need to have a firmware update to eliminate some of the incompatibility of certain discs. With the firmware, I have had zero problems with two units with these discs.I had the opposite problem with Panasonic's website. I ordered 10 discs of individually wrapped discs (they use for fullsize jewel cases for singles) and they sent me 50 discs (10 boxes of 5) and didn't charge me. Nor wanted them returned. So I guess I am happy!
I love this because it is SMALL. I use an Apple at work and having 2 gigs to hold my files in is awesome. The speed is fine for me, I'm not Jack Bauer trying to avert a nuclear meltdown where nanoseconds count, I just need it to store and retrieve MSOFFICE docs, JPGs, and MP3s. This is a good price on Amazon; I bought mine at an office supply store on sale for $39.99. This is nice because it's half the size of others. Plus, the clear case snaps on securely- with hundreds of times taking it on and off, it's still secure. Overall a very well made little piece of geekdom.
I ran across this item by accident on Amazon. I needed some coax seal so I ordered it. I have used it on several antenna projects/ new and old. It has protected the connectors in cold hot dry and wet conditions. You should always have some around if possible. Great stuff and price.
This is a great product to use either the Iphone or the Ipod ear buds (they give you both sizes). The EarJams allows me to use the original ear buds and fit them into my small ears without falling out.
I purchased this router specifically for the Time of Day content filtering. When it arrived I could not find how to set it up or even set the system time. When I contacted Hawking's tech support they said it does not have taht feature even though it is listed on their own web site and in the data sheet I downloaded from them. The data sheet also says the package contains a CD. It does not. I wonder what other features it does not have in reality.
I loved Shade of the Maple and felt so connected to the characters. Found signed copies cheap at the authors website. This is a keeper, as moving and memorable as The Notebook.
Received the item, it fit right, and my UPS is like new now for 1/4 of the price. Works as well as the original.
This product has a really good sound for wireless headphone. I tried the other wireless headphone 900hz before there were a lot of interference with the other kind. The headphone is also very comfortable
For the money, this mic does an excellent job. I just wanted a mic to e-mail my friends some sound and it preformed well. You sometimes have to work with the volume to dissolve some background noise, but overall it does a wonderful job.
I made it work, but it caused overheating in my motherboard and the video quality wasn't as good as my on board video was originally. I took it out to save for a later date in another computer.
The little garmin is a good buy for the price. The screen is a little small to be using while driving but with a passenger/navigator it helps a thousand times. And make sure you don't have it set to pedestrian mode while traveling on the highway!
I *love* *love* *love* these headphones, but just as others have said, one speaker goes out after extended use. (It sounds gross, but sweat running in your ear usually is the culprit.) I buy a few pairs when I buy them. Even with the "disposable" nature of these headphones I am still a huge fan. I've used numerous other brands and styles and come back to these headphone every time. I am not a fan of ear buds (they fall out!) and the ear-muff style (hot & impossible to workout in). These are perfect!
You're probably considering the Fuji A340 because you either want a good reliable point-and-shoot or simply because you want a really good deal. I've owned several digital point-and-shoots and even digital cameras several times the price of the A340 so the enclosed points speak from a fairly varied experience of digital camera usage over a 4 year period.The Good1. The photos are generally good quality when taken outdoors. Compared to other point and shoot cameras at least. But you'll instantly notice the difference in photo quality if you choose to buy (for example) a camera at twice this price. (I also own the 3 megapixel Canon PowerShot IS and love the vivid color in the photos there.)2. If someone tells you 4 MP is not enough, ignore them unless you need to make prints larger than 11x15 (when did you make blow ups with a 35mm camera anyway???)3. Battery life is decent. Please do invest in rechargeables. A worthy investment. Make sure you get a smart charger, not a dumb one (enough product information and review material on Amazon to help you learn more on this if you would like.)4. You'll appreciate the 3x zoom though instantly crave for more. At this price, I am not complaining!5. There is not much else out there in the market under one hundred and eighty dollars. So if this is a gift, you've got a good starter camera to give with the additional accessories to be bought later by the recipient.The Bad1. XD cards are at least 40% more expensive than compact flash cards. Negates the whole concept of getting a really good deal. (Though there is currently a free memory card offer on Amazon that's worth looking at.)2. Start up time at 3.3 seconds (according to Fuji at least) is painfully slow. That means you are guaranteed to miss a good action shot since time from start to click is at least 6 seconds (unless the word `draw' reminds you of the Wild Wild West and not your kindergarten days...) And remember, the frame-to-frame time of 0.62 seconds is only applicable when not using the flash. So all in all, not the best in case you want to take consecutive photos with a flash. Be prepared to wait several seconds between photos to allow the flash to charge fully.3. If your really plan to take some video footage, you'll regret, soon enough, the lack of audio. Be prepared to be disappointed. I suggest you strongly consider a camera with audio. You can use Windows Movie Maker to add audio in later but you'll probably not find time to learn to use this efficiently enough.4. its `just' a little too bulky to put into your pant pocket and still be completely comfortable. Especially if you have a carrying case with the camera.ConclusionA great starter camera. You cant go wrong with this purchase if this is your first digital camera. I'm being a little critical here because I'd like to share my likes and dislikes of this purchase. But I guarantee you, at this price, or for a starter camera, you'll be hard pressed to find anything better. (though the 3 MB Fuji FinePix A330 is a worthy contender for a starter camera.)
The case is just fine. However, since the camera has so many features it would have been nice to have room in the case to carry the instruction manual for the camera as well. If you are completely at ease with all the functions of the camera that probably doesn't matter.
I bought this product and I really love it. It came a little later than it said, but the product it self is great. Keeps my nook safe, and keeps the screen clean. Since it's new, there does seem to be a lot of dust falling off the inside material, but I make sure I have a soft rag, and just dust it off.The one thing I do not like, is the outside, I was thinking that it was going to be a soft leather, and it's very firm. Other than these few things, I am really happy with my purchase, and I love using it with my nook!!Enjoy!
I got this camera because it was at the time cheaper than the P4 version. I wanted an easy to use point and shoot camera. I was recommended Nikon because they are the best at taking pictures. I have not really done many indoor photos so I can't comment on them but I have taken lots of pictures. I work at a horse rescue and this camera has proven great for taking pics and the uploading them on the web. The detail is great. Also the vibration reduction was a major factor when choosing for me as often I am not the most steady when taking a pic and take a lot of pictures that are action shots. I love the editing features that are in the camera as I can do it before I upload them onto the computer. I have also used the video capacity to film a horse going over a jump and was greatly impressed with the quality for such a small camera. Most of the time I have allowed the camera to choose the best parameters for the pictures but I have started to look into what can be done and have enjoyed messing around. Over all for the money I have paid I am impressed. I haven't used the wireless download one because my computer won't allow it and also I have got a card reader so I don't need to. When taking pictures you do have the usual shutter delay but no more than any other camera I have tried. So if you want an easy to use relatively compact camera with good specs then I would say this is a good one for you.
I like this camera good picture quality, good zoom but you must gauge the picture size. I did not like the light quality though its hard to go through all the setting to see which one has better light on the picture so you have to get used to finding the right one for the photo. Downloading to my desktop a snap easy to use. It does suck sony's cheap they don't provide you with a power supply cord so you use batteries when downloading. Oh and it sucks up batteries like a hover. But over all I think that the digital cameras have come a long way and is by no mean perfect but a great improvement from their earlier model I would recommend this but only for a good deal I got mine for less than $200 or you could wait for the price to get cheaper and quality to get better up to you but if you need a good entry level this is not a bad choice.
used expedited shipping option w/Amazon Prime. Got product shipped notification the seller the next day, but product didn't actually ship until 3 days later. :(
Dont be fooled. Cables do make a difference. These monster cables are great. I used them instead of the ones that came with my new plasma TV. Faster downloads and full streaming. I used them to hook my PS3 and my DVD player to the TV. AWESOME picture. IT does make a difference !
I've been using this lens for a few weeks on my Sony a33 and it's not bad. Compared to the 18-70mm Sony kit lens I got with my Sony a300, this lens has better optics; but compared to the Sony 55-200mm included in my kit, this lens does not appear to be quite as sharp in the same zoom range. Compared to the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 I have, this lens is not sharp at all.It works best when stepped down to f8-11, so that means it going to be mostly a daytime/outdoor walk-around lens for me (but it does work ok indoors with some lamps turned on but it's definitely softer wide-open). Build quality is good, it's all plastic (even the mount) so it's lightweight at least. Focusing takes a little while and is a little noisy, especially in videos, though I think this is typical of most "superzoom" lenses. The front element doesn't rotate when focusing so that's helpful for those who use filters.I bought this lens with a $[...] Tamron mail-in rebate so I only paid $[...] for it, at this price the lens is a good deal. If I were going to pay ~$300 for it I think I would save up some more for the Sony 18-250, which is supposedly better in almost every aspect according to online reviews. Don't get me wrong, I like the lens (at the price I paid especially), but it's not great.I would buy this lens again and recommend it to a friend (if it were on sale).
I bought this camera before Christmas 2007 and have been shooting pictures consistently for over a month now. Although it's obviously a well-made camera, and it's mostly good, I'm mildly dissapointed. I used to own the Canon A-series cameras (A80 and A610) but after both cameras failed I decided to try another brand. I'm not sure if I improved my camera yet or not! The pictures from the Panasonic don't quite compare. I find that the colors are simply not as rich; everything looks pale and washed-out in comaprison to my older pictures! I also find the pictures are not as crisp, especially when blown up large - I notice a graininess, even in pictures that are at less than 100% size. This is particularly a problem in many low-light pictures, even when the setting was intended for low light. On the upside, the camera is quick, the zoom is amazing, and the controls are fairly intuitive. The battery life has been great and the LCD is beautiful. I wish it had a "vivid" setting, however, especially since most of the scene options are ridiculous. Pets? Babies? Food?! Overall, I would be in love with this camera if only the picture quality compared with my A-series pictures!
I used these for several months and had problems with them staying in my ear when I was walking. They also did a poor job of blocking outside noise.Sound quality was good for the money.I had the grey plastic speaker cover crack. It would scratch my ears afterwards so I got rid of them.They are economy priced earbuds I don't know how much can be reasonably expected. I guess I find that the newer in-ear designs where the bud goes further into the ear canal are a better bang for the buck and solve most of the problems I have mentioned here.
I bought this equipment thinking I could record my LP's until I read on page 7 under notes: Do not make a connection to the PHONO jack of the amplifier. Doing so will lead to breakdown. All I needed was my turntable, amplifier and a cd recorder which were not too popular at that time. The Operating Instructions Manual is thorough and complete.
This player is great. I've only had it for a week but it plays all of my vcd's and svcd's(some are in pal for whatever reason), cdr's/rw and jpeg picture slideshow. So far the picture/audio is great. No problems so far. A little worried about the few bad reviews of it stopped working upto month 3. But I guess I'll have to wait it out. Could have just been a defective item. It tends to happen a lot with electronics people if you don't know!!!(many defective electronics out there from all different brand names) But I'll let you know in 4 month's time if it still works since I watch many dvd's/svcd's. But for $70CAD it was a great buy. Can't wait to try dvd-r's
I bought this mp3 player a week after it first came out. It's been at least two years since then and I haven't regretted the purchase once. Originally, I had a generation 2 iPod which was stolen and had to be replaced. I had never really liked the iPod (personal preference) but I loved the Sansa 240.If you are looking for a simple mp3 player that you just want for listening to music, this is the one for you. You can shuffle the music; play music by artist, genre, album, or song (as long as you have working ID3 tags); listen to the radio; and record voice (I haven't had any need to try this feature). Apparently you can also put pictures and view it from the tiny screen, but I haven't had any need to try and see if it works. If you press the select button while a song is playing, the screen will show the album art (if the ID3 tags are correct).Perhaps the best thing is that you can expand the music capacity since there's a micro SD card (SDHC won't work since this mp3 player came out before them, so the memory expansion is limited in that respect).I have a few complaints, but none of them really marred my experience with this mp3 player (and so didn't bump down my rating). The shuffle feature is faulty. Sometimes, in one sitting, a song will come up multiple times. Also, the mp3 player seems to prefer starting on certain songs (many times, the same song would be the first one it played when I turned it on). The battery icon cannot always be trusted. I've been able to get hours of use off my c240 even when the battery icon said it was nearly empty. I would have liked the ability to create more than just one playlist.The battery life is OK -- I've taken the Sansa on road trips of up to 8 hrs and there's been no problems.It was smaller than my old iPod so it was easier to take with me to the gym yet it still has a screen unlike the shuffle. I put it in a protective cover and attached a lanyard and it was perfect. The only reason I'd consider buying another mp3 player anytime soon is for more storage of music. I have no interest in watching videos or playing games on my mp3 player, so for a no-fuss-no-muss mp3 player this is a great one!
I got these headphones a few months ago from J&R; and I've been very pleased with them. The sound quality is great, and they're comfortable to wear. I only wear them as over the head style. When converting them to behind the head style the head phones did not sit evenly over my ears and wasn't very comfortable, but I never planed to wear them this way anyways so I don't care.The little cushion pads that sit above your ears are nice and help take some of the pressure off your ears. But the feature I like most is the little clips on these headphones for when you're not using them. Put the headphones into over the ear configuration, slide the metal bands so they're fairly small, fold the speakers in and then use the hook and latch system to close them. Now the pads are protected and the headphones are amazingly small. Mine from J&R; came with a small leather-like bag to keep them in which is perfect for taking them along in a backpack.Overall very good, I'm extremely happy for the price. I'd be more reluctant if you wanted to wear them in the behind the ear configuration.
This is very good price for low badged card.If you play games once a week this card is for you. But if you play more than once per week get the Rodeon 8500 much better perfomance.Other than that this card has exelent 2D and 3D quality, very crisp and sharp colors. ATI always was making better quality from Nivida especially in 2D.Get this card you will not be sorry.PS. no problems with instaling or drivers.
I have had a sony DSC-S85 camera for years and just upgraded this past weekend. I took my H5 out for the night shots on the 4th and all I can say is WOW! it looks like my pictures were taken in the daylight. A large group of kids where watching fireworks on top of the sale barn in our small town. I geared up the camera for fun and got awesome pictures. Two thumbs up on this camera and I cant wait to get it out for action shots with its 16picture frames.
I purchased this product based on the reviews I read and of course, the price. It is leather and it does look good. It is not as roomy as I thought, but if you are planning on carrying a purse and extra bag for a small food container, then this bag would work, no problem. I work in downtown and I use the bus park&ride service. So I am happy I don't have to drag my 17" notebook and the rest of my stuff in my backpack anymore. However, the telescopic handle on this case is starting to really tick me off. This morning I almost did not make it to the bus, because I had to keep fiddling with the handle to bring it down. It also is beginning to get stuck on getting up. I will contact the manufacturer to see if they can replace the detachable wheeled portion of the case for me. I am hoping this is just a defetive unit.
I received this as a gift so I shouldn't be all that upset since I didn't pay for it, but this is a useless piece of garbage. It worked a total of ONE TIME, albeit a long trip from Maine to Cleveland, OH. Now all it does is tell me that I am on Route 2 in Montana (a good 2,000 miles from my home.)
The 'Base Camp' radio correlates well with Midlands GTX1050 2-way radios and others. This advertised capability is what drew my attention to the device in the first place, as I am well pleased with the operational capabilities of the GTX1050s.The ONLY drawback on the XT511 is that there is no external antenna capability.I mention that as we found, up at the hunting cabin, the ridges and gullies of the Rocky Mountains tends to interfere with good communication with people down in the gullies. An ability to put an external antenna on high-ground above the cabin and run shielded cable from said location down into the meadow where the cabin is located would overcome MUCH of that problem.However, as I understand it, that's an issue that needs to be brought up to the FCC which dictates that external antennas are a 'no-no' with this type of radio.WRITE YOUR CONGRESSPERSON!!!!
Harmony Remotes are a complete 180 from traditional universal remotes.Let me start with the biggest difference. ACTIVITIES. You set this remote to perform a specific activity. It will then perform the necessary button pushed to get you there.Say I want to watch my Tivo. I press the "Watch Tivo" activity.It will then1) Turn on my TV2) Set the input to my HDMI input (which I have my Tivo hooked up to)3) Turn on the Tivo4) Have my buttons set to control the volume of the tv and the rest of the buttons control the Tivo.I was totally used to the traditional, Press TV mode on my remote, hit power, hit input 4 times to get to HDMI, then press the VCR2 button where my Tivo buttons are programmed.Once you get over the tweaking period (which for me took about 2 hours), you can set EVERY button to do anything you want on any device.The biggest thing about this remote is that it won't become obsolete. You hook the remote up to your PC through USB and answer a series of questions to setup your devices. You then tweak the buttons afterward to your tastes.I honestly don't have an Xbox 360 yet, but bought this with getting one in mind. You do NOT need to have a 360 to use this remote.. but the XYAB buttons will be handy if you have one.The range of the remote is good as I can point it in ANY direction and my usuall finiky devices still respond to it.It even has an undocumented feature: If you havent been using the remote, for 2 or more hours and go to pick it up, it has a motion sensor that will make it start to glow for you so you can see everything nice and easy.
I've had it for 5 years - never failed me once. My only difficulty has been setting the station for the radio to come on in alarm mode. But - to be honest - have never used the feature and further evidence of my lack of patience and failure to read directions. Everything else was entirely intuitive.Its been a great product and I'd replace it with the same one.
I replaced the AN-D70 strap that came with my Nikon D70 DSLR camera with a Promaster ContourProStrap purchased locally. (Search on "promaster 6548" via Google to see it.) Here's a comparison.AN-D70: $16.95. Length adjusts from 26" to 45". The part that goes around your neck is 1.5" wide, rather stiff, not padded, and is not contoured (curved). The strap does not have quick releases.Promaster: $15.99. Length adjustment is 37" to 54". The part that goes around your neck is 2.25" wide, softly padded, and contoured. It has a well done quick release on each end.The better designed ProStrap is MUCH more comfortable on your neck when supporting a D70-sized camera and is sufficiently long for a tall person. You can easily remove most of the strap via the quick releases. This is also a safety feature, in case your strap gets caught on something and you need to get it off fast.The AN-D70 strap is too short for a tall person, as the camera rides high on your chest. This strap is uncomfortable to carry a large camera around for any length of time, because the strap is narrow, fairly stiff, not padded, and not contoured.The Op/Tech Pro Strap, sold by Amazon, is also a great camera strap, and only cost a few dollars more than the Nikon strap.I can't think of a reason for anyone to buy the AN-D70 strap. Better camera straps are available, some at lower cost.
This is the worst piece of software that I have ever owned (including shareware/freeware). This is the 2nd product I have purchased by Griffin Technology (the other was the microphone for iPods). They have both been pieces of junk.This software is buggy, constantly crashed, diificult to add stations to record, etc. Avoid this product.
I have tried two of these units from SAM's club. Both had the same strange quirk. Their S-VHS cable output only displays in perfect black and white crispness. I have tried everything to diagnose the problem (multiple known good SVHS cables, multiple TVS) but it always comes back to a player defect. If I used the regular RCA video cable, the video displays OK in proper color, but it's frusterating that two new out of the box devices had the same problem. I never got the opportunity to check the three cable composite video outputs. I won't try another one.
Bullet review:1) Size: incredibly small. The mini, width and length, is the size of a business card. The weight feels like nothing--I forget I was carrying it in my pants pocket. The smallests, lightest player you could imagine.2) Controls: all of the controls are on the wheel--instead of the four buttons on the full size iPod, they are built in the scroll wheel. Also unlike the full size iPod, the buttons are click buttons meaning you get tactile feedback and, more importantly for northern weather, the five main controls can be operated with gloves on. Only scrolling requires fingertip operation.3) Sound: pretty much perfect through the included headphones.4) Software: iTunes is easy to operate, and of course you can rip in your CDs to store on the mini.5) Case: unlike the full size iPod that religiously shows the prints of any finger that gets anywhere near it, the mini's case goes not show fingerprints, is scratch resistant, and doesn't demand that you keep in a case to keep it in good shape.6) Storage: 4GB. It is what it is. I have about 80 GB of tracks ripped on my desktop machines, so even the largest iPod would involve swapping tracks in and out for me. The question is whether you need 1000 songs on the machine at once.7) Style: unquestionably the best looking player on the market, ever. For comparison, take a look at the soon to be release Nomad MuVo2 player--the Nomad looks like spare 70's transistor radio with an LCD stuck on.
The Koss Plug earbuds fixed the problem I had with the standard iPod earplugs constantly popping out of my ears during workouts or jogging. The ear foam is very comfortable andsecure once in place. They do a great job of blocking out external noise, and the sound reproduction quality is very true to life and enjoyable. I'd rate these a BUY.
So good that my wife didn't even realize there was a filter on her new lens! Would buy again. Fits securely and is crystal clear.
The great thing about this mouse other then excellent tracking and great looks is that it is built to last I've had mine about 6 months now and it is still perfect.The exit of the cord has an etxra nub of plastic so it takes falling off my desk much better then other laptop mice I've had which have failed due to tired wire connections in fact I think that is the major reason most laser mice fail. The mouse wheel lights up which I find annoying at night but I'm sure lots of people would just think it looks cool (which it kinda does) I'm just not a fan of the glowing computer parts trend thats all. great high rez gameing/laptop mouse, I play DOD,BF2 etc with this mouse and it works great. I'm about to but another for my desktop. The only Cons I can think of areA) if you have huge hands you might not like it *shrug* don't really know.B) If for some reason you find that having more then two buttons and a click wheel is not eneugh buttons you might want something else... personally I just end up hitting those buttons when I didn't mean to, simple is better.
These headphones work well for me. They're lightweight and comfortable. I use them to listen to audiobooks while I'm exercising. I get 2 or 3 at a time because each pair lasts perhaps a year or two years. I hope they are never discontinued!
Very impressive indeed!. I spent a long time going through the reviews, trying them in the shops and found that NONE of the cameras currently on offer is perfect! This, however, is the **best** ultracompact around.This one provides excellent, sharp images even in low light. It is also very easy to use and is robust.The white balance on this camera is dead on - unlike many others than cant adjust properly under fluorescent or regular lights, and so the colours on pictures taken are exactly right.I like the fact that you dont have to take out the battery every time to recharge it - and that the info-lithium system tells you exactly how much shooting time you have leftAnd that the red-eye problem is negligible, compared to other ultracompacts.And you even get a bonus email-able picture every time you press the button : no more resizing in photoshop...A camera to grab and take with you anytime!This one has a strong flash as well. I printed out my A4 size (8x10) pictures and friends thought they were from a shop!I like the skin colours, and you can adjust the sharpness for a softer look on portraits. Nice sexy body as well....:)Treat yourself and get one for Christmas! I did ,I also got an HP 130 photoprinter! Just select which photos to print on the canera, then stick the memory stick right into the printer, press "print" and hey presto : lab quality 4 x 6" photos right away! No computer needed & no messing aboutGood one : Its a SONY
I became an HP IPAQ 4150 PDA owner about two weeks ago. I had a Palm Tungsten E2 for nearly 3 years but it stopped working for some odd reason. I had purchased the Targus universal wireless keyboard to use with my Palm PDA. However, the Targus universal wireless keyboard did not work very well the HP IPAQ 4150 PDA. So, I purchased the Belkin Universal Wireless keyboard. It worked superbly! The setup is very simple and quick. I inserted the battery and held down both shift keys while I moved the keyboard around slowly so a signal could be picked up. One the signal was picked up (a pink arrow showed up on the lower right had side of my PDA) I started typing up my paper. I actually like the feel of the keyboard as well. The stand may seem a bit flimsy or weak but I really like it and like anything delicate just handle it with care. :-) Overall, this product has pretty much reached my expectations. I really hope this review helps those who are looking for a wireless keyboard at a very good price with fair to excellent quality. Not sure about the screen rotation part of the software since I do not need to use it.
This is pretty much what I was looking for in a backpack. Slim and simple with a sling. The fabric is not as smooth as my last sling backpack, but it wouldn't stop me from buying it again.
You will be very happy purchasing printer ink from this company. The service is fantastic and so is the price. The ink is of great quality. I had absolutely no problems. I will definitely purchase again from this company. You won't be disappointed. Go for it!!!!
This is an easy product to install and the reception is exceptional. You can position the antenna easily and installing on the DirecTV mast made this a no-brain er.
I bought this POE switch quite some time ago for the purpose of installing and configuring IP cameras. I'm an alarm technician and use the switch several times a week, either at the office or in the field, to set up POE IP cameras. Being in the field this little switch has seen some abuse, but despite being dropped, stepped on, rained on, etc, it still works great.I bought a second one for a customer to power their 4 POE cameras in a warehouse. Has ran 24/7 for about a year and a half now with no complaints from the customer. Pretty reliable product.If you're looking to power just a small amount of POE devices this is a great alternative to spending hundreds or thousands on a big dedicated switch.
Bought these on the gold box deal for [...]. Did a little homework and these were rated pretty high on CNET so I decided to give them a try. Athough I havent had too much time to break them in I can say they sound fantastic already. As expected they give great bass response. I listen to mostly metal and these phones sound great!Like other posters have mentioned, finding the right size buds is crucial. With some of them you can barely twist the bud in your ear and the sound almost disappears. The best fitting buds I tried were the "pyramid" ones that looke like 3 mini buds stacked on top of each other. With 6 differnt sizes to choose from almost everyone will find that Goldilocks size and once you do it's amazing.I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking to upgrade their headphones. I cant really speak to how they compare to other phones in the 100-125 range but I doubt anyone can beat these for under [...].Evidently these go on gold box from time to time so keep an eye out!
I bought this way back in 1999; the first one arrived without some accessories, and didn't function right - Amazon & the seller took it back and sent me another one - and it still does a real nice job today - for what I want.It's small enough to fit into a pocket, which was my main concern. I used to own a Minolta (film) camera, and loved it, so I was happy to find a small digital Minolta camera.I wouldn't buy another one, because they've come a long way in digital cameras since then, however, I'm sure I'll consider Minolta on my next camera update.
My friend owns a 61" Samsung w/o the LED technology and was completely satisfied, so I decided to do more research on this model. Although this LED technology was new (at least to me), I knew that LED was extremely reliable and long-lasting unlike the traditional DLP lamps. The replacement of lamps on the traditional DLP's kept me away from buying one since one of my friends had to replace his in less than a year.I was happy with the delivery of my set through Amazon's contracted delivery service. The exterior is attractive and stylish with it's LED accent light (which you can turn off or on when not in use if it bothers you). The picture quality, brightness levels, and contrast were exactly what I had hoped for when combined with my blu-ray player (haven't had HD service hooked up yet). The detail and sharpness of both still and in-motion imagery was excellent. Replicates the movie theater experience (when combined with surround sound). Works well with video games too. Take a look at the side panel in the pictures and you can see it comes with 3 HDMI ports, 2 ins for S-Video/component, 1 out for component, and connections for PC and home theater as well; enough for my personal use. The menu screen/interface is also stylish and easy to use. It provides a number of functional settings and controls to fine tune video and audio.Audio is good (not excellent), but I figured no two-speaker internal system in a slim design is going to put out tremendous sound anyway so it still gets 5 stars in my book. You get the best sound with a home theater system, and I think that's what all manufacturers believe the consumer will do anyway; the reason why full-sized, deep cabinet tv's are on the decline.
I've been clipping cell phones on my belt for many years and this case, although made of nice leather, lasted a shorter time than any I've ever owned. The spring clip is extremely tight, making it difficult to fit on all but the thinnest belts, and after a short period of use the leather tore off the clip, rendering it useless.
great product but must be careful when you each time open the zip as lens easily to fall if not properly store.
Got this camera for my wife - a digital novice - during Christmas 2005. Camera is easy to use and takes good pictures. Easily interfaces with PC through USB. However, I also (as did another reviewer) started having problems after about 11 months. Camera would not take pictures as the CCD went bad. Luckily I had an extended service contract and it was repaired. Unfortunately, it just quit working again (April 2007) and the service contract company says they "...won't bother fixing it again..." and is refunding my purchase price. Gracious but a hassle doing without a camera for a second time. Good camera but if you buy one make sure you get the service contract.
Ramona is a typical little girl with a big imagination and lots of personality. She has an older sister, loves books on trucks, has a best friend Howie, and has her fears mixed with excitement as she enters school. Cleary did a wonderful job writing about Ramona and her interactions with family and friends. Cleary started Ramona at preschool and I believe ended her last book when she was about 10 (this collection leaves Ramona at 7). I grew up reading her books and understanding Ramona to be so much like me with scrapes, new haircuts, new toys, learning to write, and getting into lots of misunderstandings. The best thing about Cleary's Ramona Quimby is that she is the typical girl growing up- part tomboy, part saver of the world, who exasperates her sister, amuses her family, and wants only to be respected and make friends. I love that Ramona's family is middle class, she plays with her neighbors, has a babysitter, and wears overalls and shorts instead of dresses and mary janes.I recently bought this collections for my cousin who is a 9 year old tomboy and loves to read. I would recommend these books for any child. I really like also Beverly Cleary's Ralph Mouse and Henry Higgins series too.
I actually bought these to use on my binoculars, and they work very well for cutting out light coming from the sides(obviously I bought 2 of them:). Be forewarned though, that although the description says they can be stretched, and they can, it distorts the rubber flap so much that I took them off of a third pair of binoculars. They admirably fit my pentax papilio 6.5x21 binoculars, as well as an older japanese pair of nikon 12x25's. I tried them on my nikon monarch 3(8x42) binoculars and after a lot of stretching they did fit but I later removed them due to the aforementioned distorted rubber flap(why I gave this product a 4 out of 5). The rubber is sturdy and did not tear after my contorsions with my monarch 3 binoculars, so it is a quality product.
I had it for about an week and it started to freeze for no reason. Everytime i yurn it on, the volume goes down and then freezes on the music icon. There is no number to contact customer service so beware.
I like it. It's light in weight and easier to handle..
I'm surprised to see low reviews for this camera! I purchased one a little over 3 years ago, my first digital camera! It was great, easy to use, never any problems and I used it for my first photography class and was taking better pictures than most of the more expensive models! After about a year, I purchased a larger more expensive camera and gave this one to my daughter to "use". Two years later and I still haven't gotten it back...she loves it, hasn't had any problems with it either; and has no intention of returning it! I'm thinking about getting another one to carry with me for those unexpected photo ops.
This gives a crystal clear picture!! Very nice. The CSR works perfectly. It did not come with hardware(hooks to secure it to the ceiling ect). I got them from a hardware store for less than a buck however.
my only gripe is this; i bought this remote to take pictures without having to touch the shutter button (to avoid camera shake)the remote only works if it is pointed at the sensor in the front of the camera. you could be less than an inch from the sensor, but if it is not facing the front of the camera, it wont take. i know i could have bought one of the corded remotes, but i like to use the remote for taking family pics too(i dont have to run to get in place every time)it's not a big deal, it still works great.
Best price I found the day I looked. I'm always happy when I can conduct "one stop shopping" through Amazon.com. I received my order within the time frame stated on the invoice.
This is a low-end keyboard, and it is fine. It seems durable and the key action is fast and satisfying enough. When I'm shopping for a low-end keyboard, that's all I'm looking for. It is completely standard in every way as far as available buttons and layout go. No palm-rest (I always take them off anyway).
For the price, these cables are great. Work just as good as ones that are $30+. Glad I searched online before buying the in-store cables. Very pleased with this purchase!
The title speaks for itself. Watch out for their lifetime limited warranty, it's good for about a year and a half. I guess that must be the lifetime of some kind of horsefly or something.Avoid SMC at any expense.
I found this 2-zone timer easy to program and and convenient to use. The instructions are extraordinarily clear, and the programming and operational designs are very intuitive.The timer unit is easy to attach to the water faucet,thanks to tabs around the coupling. The faucet coupling and the two hose couplings fit snugly and are watertight.The timer can be set to water each or both zones for a period of 1-240 minutes. The watering interval options are 4,6,8,and 12 hours as well as 1-7 days.It is simple to override the programmed mode for manual watering at any time. In this mode, the timer can be set to allow watering for period of up to 4 hours.Overall, I give this product 4 stars. If it turns out to be reliable and durable, it will deserve 5 stars in my opinion.
Why would you buy this one, when then new shuffle has 1G and is 1/3 the size.This is last year's news.
You know Manfrontto, right?If you do not know, just buy this. you will be proud of your choice.
If you really are going to invest in a night vision scope, you may as well go with a more expensive model. For what it's worth, the Explorer is sufficient, but the infared light to see in darkness is quite annoying. The manual focus can be a hassle as well. This device is excellent- almost four stars- but if you are going to spend the money, you may as well do it right.
cheap price, decent shipping, and I've been using it for about a month now....works with Creative Zen 4gb player
About the only negative that I can think of this lens is the build quality - I wish the lens mechanicals was a little bit tighter, had better environmental seals, and more metal. For the price, everything else is top notch - excellent optics, good focus performance, very little to be picky about from performance standpoint.I also have the f/1.8, a couple of them actually. It's a fine lens, and certainly one of the best bargains. But I think the difference in performance between the two more than justifies the price difference. The f/1.4 remains sharper wide open, and the focusing performance in terms of speed and accuracy, especially at low light where these kinds of fast primes are supposed to earn their keep, is much superior.This is one of my favorite lenses.
Well, I used this camera for a very odd purpose: planetary astrophotography. It works quite well for this. Upon arrival, I gutted and placed its delicate parts in a new project box that I equipped with a telescope nose-piece adapter. The camera is performing quite wonderfully.
I bought this battery because my battery in my iBook G4 finally died. It was a fraction of the cost than an Apple one. However, I don't like the battery life. I was hoping it would last 7 hours but it only last 3.5 to 4 hours.
This is a good camera. I have the film version of this Canon, auto-focus, a couple lenses.. & decided to upgrade myself to the digital.. so I ordered the body only, hoping that the old lenses I got will still work on this digital version, AND IT WORKS JUST FINE!, auto-focus & everything, as promised by Canon. Good for semi-pro to professional photodudes. Get a good separate flash.. otherwise, the battery will not last long. Better yet, order an extra battery.. I did. You can get it for less at Staples for 20 bucks. The service from amazon.com is very good.. delivered as promised, no glitz.
Perfect. Everything fit just as advertised. Lots of different mounting options available with kit, suitable to meet any current or future needs.
The overall sound quality is horrible in these headphones. There are basically two options when using these to listen to music: 1)Listen with no bass at all (sounds terrible), 2)Have so much bass that it overpowers everything else and vibrates like a cellphone on your ears (sounds terrible).There is a bass adjuster that in theory would be able to find a setting that you like, but it's more like letting you find a setting you hate the least. What the other reviews have said about the rock bass frequency range being non-existent is also true. I will not be using these headphones. I will just give it to someone I don't like as a twisted joke.The only reason I gave this 2 stars instead of 1 is because of the price. If it cost any more than it did I would be furious.
This was by far the most affordable NAS server I was able to find; I've had a SimpleTech external hard drive for a year and have been very happy with it, so I thought this would be great, too. I had the "Error Code 53" issue that reviewers here and elsewhere have mentioned. BUT I found a solution: BEFORE setting up a drive letter for the drive using the included software, go to the Advanced setup section, then disable the printer sharing capability. Then set up the drive letter and get that working before going back and re-enabling printer sharing. Worked like a charm. (I just wished I'd discovered this earlier--it would have been nice if the drive had come with printer sharing disabled until late in the setup process--the whole problem would have been avoided.) Hope this helps somebody.Yes, this wasted my time, but I am very happy to have found a drive like this--it solved a networking problem after our desktop computer died (which we had only used for file storage and printer sharing).
Este navegador es muy bueno, tiene todas las caracteristicas de cualquier gps de alta precision, ademas tiene un precio razonable para el servicio que presta...muy buen navagador...
I know from all the online revies and mobo that this is an awsome mobo for the money, can oc and all that,I just feel like going online, because mine was defective, downloaded and updated bios, repeadetly pulled out all the wires, checked, double checked, triple check every other component, my computer would not work.this has cause me so much annoyance, and disgust, I don't know what to say.I mean, ppl should buy this because it supposedly works great, and I know that not many ppl are going to get defective items, but it has happened to me.
The installation went smoothly (xp pro). I went to the website support and checked for a later drivers/software. There was a bit and it wasn't all clear as to it's use.I decided to only update driver.I did have a problem as first when the recording would stop for no apparent reason. Looking at the options found that if the tape had a bad read the recording would be stopped. Unchecked this option and all went well. If anything was dropped I'm not aware of it so it must be a few frames at worst.Nice little device.
Its a shame. Pretty, but horrible antenna, you can't add a better one, no forward or reverse on the cassette player, feels like it'll fall apart at any moment. Back to Target it goes.
Ebayer beware! The print quality is great - and when the printer was new, it worked very well. But now, after about a year of semi-steady use, the printer jams all of the time - and jams are hard to clear. The Amazon review says printing on a PC is a hassle - not unless you know your way around XP. But the spooling software is NUTS and very slow. Moreover, the consumables are not cheap. I used to catch deals at Circuit City, now I have to buy online. I would not buy a used EasyShare. I am considering junking this machine - literally. It would be bad karma if I sold this machine to anybody.
The name of this product is decieving. It is not an anamorphic adapter for changing the aspect ratio of a camera. Even the "official" photo is shot in such a way that it looks like the front lens curves more horrizontally than vertically, thus exaggerating the confusion of its purpose. Descriptions all over the internet say that it essentially makes the field of view like that of a 16:9 camera. This is nothing other than a wide angle lense adapter. It seems to be a good one, but that's all it is. The biggest downfall of it is that you cannot put threaded filters on the front of it. Probably a precaution to prevent vingetting but would have been an easily solved issue with a step-up ring.
I bought this mouse just a week ago, but I couldn't stand it, I took it back and got another mouse. I will never be buying a Kensington mouse again.To start things off, the scroll button is extremely awkwardly placed, and when you try and use it it's difficult to rotate. After an hour of use my middle finger started to ache from using it. On both sides are ridged rubber pads, which at first I found nice, but they quickly caused my fingers to sweat and became slippery.The mouse came with a program to configure the 4th and 5th button. The program offered some neat functionality, such as the option to have a pop up menu where you could run programs from with just a touch, but with these features came other problems. The program featured a mouse acceleration program that couldn't be turned off. By default this was configured to make your mouse move more pixels per inch (or whichever measurement you prefer) based on how quickly you move your mouse. I typically move quickly to an area at first, this caused me to overshoot wherever I wanted to click most of the time, but to make things worse as I tried to get back to that spot, moving slowly, the cursor would go incredibly slow at such a different rate as experienced before that I just couldn't get used to it.And if that's not enough, when I plugged in my replacement mouse, and attempted to uninstall the program instead of removing the mouse driver it removed my keyboard driver... using only my mouse I had to copy and paste the characters necessary to spell out www.kensington.com from a notepad file, download the mouse program, despite no longer having a kensington mouse, before I was able to use my keyboard again.Having never used any of Kensington's other mouses before, I can't be sure they all are this horrible, but it's just not a chance I'm willing to take anymore.
This product was exactly as described and arrived in a timely manner. No complaints.
I bought the recorder used and it works great! I have a mac and uploading the finals is very simple. You hook the device up to your computer via usb and drag the tracks in to iTunes and label as you would like. I use a different folders on the device to keep recording of different classes straight. Overall I could not be happier and I wish I had started using a recorder earlier in my academic career.
This is a perfectly OK remote control, but what I was looking for was a remote that easily allows for digital channels, i.e. has a button that inserts a decimal point to jump to channel 12.1, 12.2, 12.3... I thought I understood from the instructions that this remote provided that, but I haven't been able to get such a function to work. On the other hand, I find it easier to jump to auxiliary devices with the RCA than with my other replacement remote.The dogs actually chewed up the remote that came with my Phillips, and ever since we've been channel surfing more than I'd prefer. This hasn't resolved that problem. Otherwise it's ok as a multi-device controller.
I purchased this printer to replace a wide format inket printer that had become out-of-date. Since I am a graphic designer and need to run color proofs, I needed something very high quality (with postscript!) and was very picky when trying to decide which one to buy. I have a limited budget, so this was a major purchase for me and I had to get it right! Had to find the best printer for the money and I certainly got it with the Xerox Phaser 8400!Before finding this one, I had purchased an HP color laser in the same price range, thinking that a color laser would certainly be the best option for me! Was I ever wrong!! What a disappointment, at least the one I bought! Extremely noisy, slow and constant paper jams. I only had it for one day (well, only part of a day!) and was completely fed up! So I sent it back and hoped I could find something better that wouldn't break the bank!Then, a friend of mine recommended Xerox. I figured they would be too expensive, but what the heck... never hurts to look! Then lo and behold, the salesman came to my house and showed me the Phaser line of printers (as well as the more expensive color lasers). Wow -- something nice in my price range! In this brand, the Phaser and color laser printers looked pretty comparable in print (all fantastic!!), but with my budget, the solid ink Phaser seemed like the way to go. (It's about a thousand dollars cheaper than their comparable color laser, if I remember correctly. And I can think of other things to do with a thousand extra dollars!!)I was skeptical at first, however, considering that this &quot;solid ink system&quot; is a newer technology. Thought I might be taking a risk, but the samples I saw from this printer were just as good (actually better!) than those of printers I had seen elsewhere at three times the price! I was absolutely blown away!!! All of their printers have terrific print quality, but since this was the cheaper one, I decided to go for it! Seemed like a bargain in comparison to everything else I had seen.... trust me, I looked everywhere! You can find many color laser printers for two to three times the money that don't even come close to the Phaser 8400's print quality! Everyone who sees my prints is always very impressed. It's the &quot;star&quot; of my office and just makes me look good!The Phaser is incredibly fast, quiet and always dependable! The controls and interface are easy to use, and if you can't figure something out, you can even print out a manual from the front control panel. It couldn't be any easier! I absolutely love it and highly recommend this printer to anyone needing high-quality color printing... who wants to wait forever for inkjet prints? With this, you get things almost instantly! Great for impatient people like myself!!And you never have to buy special paper. Because of the waxy feel of the ink, your prints are always crisp, glossy and professional, even on cheap paper. In fact, it seems to print best on just regular 20-24 lb stock, as well as card stock. The ink is quite expensive, but at least you'll save money on paper! (Keep in mind that you cannot use the photo paper that is made for inkjet printers or the special glossy color laser paper -- it will smear!) But who cares? Your prints look glossy on regular paper anyway, so you don't need anything special!The only real downfall is that it has to stay powered on for the ink to stay melted... this results in a very warm (okay, HOT!) office, so you do need to have good ventilation or air conditioning in warm weather. But to me, that's a minor issue that I can compensate for.... it's worth it for such a quality printer. (It automatically goes to &quot;power saver&quot; mode after being idle for a while, though, so that does help.)The ink seems quite expensive (about $400 to fill it with all four colors... ouch!), but when you consider how long it lasts, it's possibly cheaper than an inkjet in the long run. I've had this printer for four months and have only had to buy ink ONCE so far... with my old inkjet I was buying at least 2 new cartridges every month (at $50 each)!! So it's probably not as expensive as it seems, when you figure the cost per page. (And remember, you're saving money on paper!!)I should also mention that the support from Xerox has been outstanding as well! They are always there to answer questions and have been happy to help with anything, large or small! True professionals that care about their customers! Everyone I dealt with was very friendly. Nice people! (Hey, good customer service is very important... seems like that's lacking in too many companies today, but not Xerox!)So as you can tell, I am very satisfied with this purchase. Yes, it was a little expensive for someone used to an inkjet printer, but for this quality, it was definitely worth it and I have no regrets whatsoever. A great value when you consider the cost of a similar color laser printer -- anything that even comes close will cost you two to three times as much as this one! And if you compare the Phaser with everything in its OWN price range, there is just NO comparison! The Xerox Phaser 8400 just blows away the competition! It's just unbelievable! Compare them for yourself and you'll see what I mean!!Keep in mind that if you only need something for home use or don't even print that often, this is too much printer for you.... go ahead and stick with an inkjet. But if you need a great office or graphics printer, this is it!!To describe it in just one word, it's AWESOME!!!!!
I doesnt look like that one in the picture.. It was well packedgd but it looks poorly constructed item. Overall, gets the job done and its okey for its price.
The instructions were simple, it took about twelve minutes to set up (monkeys or rats could easily be trained to do this) and has required no other attention.The wireless signal is excellent throughout the house, even on the deck, and holds right at 54.0 Mbps.Well worth forty bucks.
The Transcend Flash Memory Card worked perfectly in my camera. Will be able to preserve my pictures for posterity - either printing them or installing them on my computer.
these headphones were my first ever purchase of subwoofer headphones and i must say i couldnt be more satisfied by them they are so powerful the manual actually has a decible level warning about how long you should listen at certain levels cause they can cause permanent damage to your eardrums. I actully had this problem happen to me thaknfully it wasnt permanent. i plugged them into my laptop and didnt realize the bass was higher then i had set it at ( which isnt even a quarter turn on the bass adjuster) and i had to immediatly slap them off my head. My ears were ringing for atleast a half hour and they hurt like when you go though a tunnel or go to a higher altitude and dont pop ( equalize ) your eardrums, you know the pressure that you feel( we all know what im talking about) and that lasted for a few minutes. but that was my own faultThe other thing i like about the is that they fold up and come with a little satin like carrying pouch. these things are so great, you might need to turn down the bass when listening to certain genres of music such as rock or metal cause the way they record the music the bass is usually on the quiet end. i turn them down so i can enjoy the tones of the guitars and vocals thee way they are supposed to be heard but thats just me. they are a necessary pair of headphones when listing to genres such as Dubstep. Rap, Techno, Industrial, indie, and alternitive that is bass heavy such ass primus or any Les Claypool and i you like Les Claypool you know that BASS IS A MUST!!!!If this review helped click the this helped button or comment on it and say thanks.Again i live and die by these headphone for the price you can beat them
We needed a replacement hose for our gas cooker. This was much cheaper than going to a local store. It was a great fit.
I have purchased the CX 860 and have purchased two of the CX875P and all of them continue to have the same problem with the opitcal sensor going bad (the sensor that reads the dvd). I have had two of the units already repaired and they are broke again and the last one I purchased 6 months ago just broke last week and now I am sending that one in to be repaired. I am tried of repairing these things. I was smart this time and bought the extended warranty on the dvd player, but the previous two I did not. I wonder why they want us to buy that extended warranty? because they know that these things are crap. I was told it was just bad luck (from a Sony Rep) that all three have had the same problem.....I don't think it is bad luck...I think there is something wrong with these dvd players
I bought these headphones based on a CNET review and some of the reviews I read here at Amazon. For the most part these headphones received very good reviews but for my tastes there was too much hiss during quiet moments in movies or between programs.I also experienced discomfort wearing these headphones. The charging mechanism places two metal bands on the inside of the headband directly on top of your head. I could feel these metal bands pressing on my head whenever I wore the headphones.I'm returning these and trying the Sony IR MDR 4000. From what I've read, IR headphones do not produce hiss.
Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX Certified Speaker, sounds great, budget price (for a high quality product that is), and easy set up makes for a winner.I recently purchased this through a recommendation from a Circuit City employee. After telling him I was a Audiophile, he knew I didn't want to play games and get a gimmicky set up. He quickly changed his mind on a logitech set up he was implying, and told me of Klipsch and their rewarding sound.He wanted me to enjoy my music enough he lost a sale in the process ,admitting i could find these speakers at Best Buy. Knowing people usually don't turn away customers i had a lot more trust in purchasing these. Afterreturning home I had a very easy time setting everything up (five minutes or less).The sound was great the bass was very powerful, the mid range great, the quality superb, I can't say it's all too durable feels steady but I've herd many times about these falling apart given some time. Only having these a week I can't dictate too much on durability but will soon get back to making an update.MP3's will sound great, but spotty in comparison to the original (being a CD). A simple headphone jack cable saves all the stress of setting down th money for an amp and the issues trying to simply plug in your purchase. Pop the cable in your computer, mp3 player, cd player with ease and relax. I keep both the subwoofer and volume knobs at about 1/3 of the way up. Easily maintains it's sound, for the price I can easily say this competes with much more expensive products.For people new to higher quality audio experience Klipsch are easily in the same ball league as Bose.
Even though the filter itself was missing from the case when I received it from Amazon, Amazon quickly got another replacement out to me,Very happy with the purchase! Its is a well made filter and performs great!
An excellent Combo of Center Channel and Surround Sound speaker system. A perfect add an to a 2.1 channel to make it 5.1.
i purchased a used Canon EOS Rebel 2000 for my photography classes in college. it was suppose to come by mail by the end of next week but instead it got to my house today (one week early)! i am very happy with the outcome of my purchase. the camera is in great shape ! it also take wonderful pictures. i would truely recomend this product !
I for one constantly need to fix disks becuase of small kids that are always over. Now i feel that buying the game again is a waste of time and money, this game doctor was [$$$] (usually a friend has one for you to borrow) but worth it. Its saved me over [$$$] for replacing games.Ive had no residue or anythign left one my disks these people must have been ... or something becuase its simple: do it right it'll work.Also i suggest keeping disks in a cd wallet. It prevents circular scratches on games and dvds espically. therefore you get more life out of your game doctorBEWARE you must read the directions...your disk wont end up looking new but a design on the bottom somewhat like a swirley flower will appear but the game works. thats all i care about. this thing is worth every penny i suggest getting it.I too care more about the disk working then what it looks like.
This amplifier switch enables multiplexing of two amplifiers to a single pair of speakers, and I suppose that it could be connected as well to switch one amplifier to two pairs of speakers. I have opened the enclosure to verify that it consists of merely a four-pole double-throw switch on a circuit board. Given the simplicity of the contained switch and circuit board, this device appears to be over priced. However, it would not be possible to build such a device oneself at much lower cost, and the end result would not be as compact and nicely finished. A minor complaint is that this device accepts up to 14-gauge wire, but not 12-gauge wire, which is why I rated it 4 stars instead of 5. In reality, however, this amplifier switch does what it claims to do, and does it well.
I have been buying computers since 1982, including desktops, laptops, and more recently for my wife. Each one has worked out of the box. This was the sole exception. The CD/DVD player crashed the system with each CD I tried to play. So after futzing with tech support for hours they finally sent a new unit. It, too, crashed the system with each disk. In the meantime the system simply corrupted itself on a daily basis. The next to go was media files from my hard drive. They, too, would randomly crash the system. Other files I formerly could simply click on now demanded debugging. Then suddenly the mail system decided that certain messages would not be deletable. Ever. I tried MS Vista restore to no avail. Nothing left but "System Recovery," which supposedly backs up new files and programs while restoring all software to its original state. But once in motion it DID NOT allow any backups. The button that would do so stayed shaded. Yet for all that the bugs started to slowly creep back in! This piece of junk goes back to HP!
I recommend NOT to purchase this item. Look for another one.The lens itself seems ok, although I can't really say, but the adapter which is built in to the lens is shoddy and cumbersome and ruins the the whole deal. The adapter is a quick release type where one end attaches to the camera and the lens simply snaps in, or is quickly released. This would be great, except for two very important things. One, the lens fits very loosely in the quick release adapter. This causes some MAJOR distortion, especially when moving. Two, the housing is made of thin plastic which does not seem very durable. In fact it is so cheaply thin that I am afraid to leave it in my car because the heat may distort the plastic. One drop, even a small one, and it is done for.
I ordered two devices. One will wok fine, the other keeps jumping tracts. I guess you get what you pay for.
Received toner cartridge in a quick and timely manner and it works like a charm. there was no residue or anything coming out of the toner cartridge compared to remanufactured cartridges have purchased in the past from other vendors. i recommend this project as a good investment.
I really wanted this for the tv tuner because I like to listen to tv where I work. Unfortunately I don't think the tuner is so hot. The cd player is fine-good sound etc. But the tv tuner is very hard to tune in and I was disappointed that something like this didn't come with an adapter for saving battery power. The fm reception is also not so hot-very hard to tune in fm stations and nothing at all on am. Sorry but this one's just so-so for me.
Color does not show well on camera. It seems to drown out the subject.
I bought this for our PSP, but ended up using it on my Samsung Mesmerize. It fits and works perfectly.
The price on these was to good to be true.....you might think that these would be just as good as the more expensive ones! THEY ARE NOT!!! they lasted about 3 weeks before they started cutting out.
I waited too long to install these and I'm really bummed because I wish I could return them. they don't fit and sound awful.I bought these as , I thought, drop in replacements for my Honda CR-V's existing rear speakers. My honda is a 1999.WRONG! I can't get two holes to line up , which means you have to drill holes to get these to fit. Easier said than done as well as I didn't sign up for that. Definitely a case of you get what you pay for.NO INSTRUCTIONS included. you may think no big deal, well it was to me. those clips they include: how are they to be used? over the edge of the speaker? under the speaker? on top of the speaker? total frustration.but lets get to something even more important: the sound. no better than the ten year old stock speaker I was replaclng. I wired one of the new speakers on the left and left the old one on the right, just to compare. what a waste of time and effort on my part to install these " piles". nothing to differeniate itself from the old speaker, either at low or high volume. don't waste your time with these, won't fit anyway.Yeah, they look cool. guess they had to, that's all they got to offer.I'd write this off to bad luck but unfortunately that 's what I did with the first set of Pyle's I bought. a set of 6 X 9 for my BMW 2002. I also had to " customize" my rear parcel shelf to make those speakers fit.So to repeat: these are not a drop-in replacement for the speakers on a 1999 Honda CR-V.I'm looking elsewhere after wasting my money on these.as the French say " Junque "
The product worked as advertised. I ran into some glitches connecting the device to a SBC/ATT DSL modem. Neither company advises you that you must disable the DSL modems internal PPPoE login, and set the login name/password in the router. To do this, you have to disconnect the router, log into the modem, change its setting, and then reconnect it to the router. Once set up, however, it works perfectly. Wireless access is simple, the signal strength throughout the house it good. Some applications will need special attention, especially peer to peer server software. Due to this, I set my network up using static IPs for the desktops plugged into the router, and left 3 open dynamic IPs for logins using the wireless. Security is easy to set up as well. For fulltime laptop access, I would recommend the G version, however, for occasional laptop use, and for friends dropping by wanting to connect, the price was well worth it, as 11mps is more than fast enough for all purposes except perhaps streaming dvd video across the network.
I agree with all the positive reviews about these amazing stereophones. They sound phenomenal for the price. The only negative is the weakness of the cords. After a year or two of normal use, one side or the other may break its connection and there's no way you can fix it yourself (many tiny strands to solder). I have returned mine twice to Koss (great lifetime warranty) and they have replaced them for a small $6 shipping charge. It takes about 3-4 weeks. That's my only complaint.
So I imagine most people purchase this for the day when they need to clean their camera's sensor. That was what I bought it for, however ended up getting the unit cleaned somewhere else so this has been waiting for a rainy day. The other day I ended up with some smudge on my lens that a LensPen / blower / microfiber cloth would not get rid of so I opened this kit up. I was going to use the Pec Pad with some Eclipse to see if I could get the smudge / oil off however I ended up using the ez-wipe. It worked wonderfully to clean the lens up. It's like new (well until I used it and the fight with the dust continues).I think this is a good intro to the cleaning options Photographic Solutions provides. I still have the unopened bottle of eclipse, the pads, and the sensor swaps for that day I need to clean this camera. I think I'm going to buy more ezwipes for suborn stains on the camera lenses. The methanol evaporates pretty quickly so I like the idea of having individually wrapped wipes. If they get open I think the'd dry out pretty quickly.So in short, provided the cleaning solution doesn't evaporate this is good stuff.
Works great and is very lite. I carry it with me in my backpack while hiking and mountain biking. I put a Nikon D70 on it and use a wireless remote for self portraits.
I love the Image stabilizer. It takes great pictures. This is my third Canon digital camera that I've ever bought, which means I'm always very happy whith their performance. I absolutely recommend it. -S-
I have three of these: a 320GB Essential (the first one I bought about 2 years ago), a 500GB Premium and (lately) a 750GB Professional. (I avoided the 1TB version due to the universally bad reviews it received). Their different colored lights help me keep my files separate and organized - and always backed up.I have mostly good things to say about all of them: they are stable, silent enough to operate at home and can be formated to either Fat32 or NTFS to suit one's needs. I formated to NTFS before using it (but make sure to back up the contained files and utilities first).My only complain is that when more than half-full, it takes some minutes for my PC to verify all the files contained and be able to use them. Utilizing the FireWire only slightly improves the time delay.Regarding the complains about crashes and data losses: there is of course the possibility of this to happen to any data storage medium. Had I not had a flawless experience with my previous MY BOOKs, these concerns would had prevented me from expanding my...library. However, keep in mind that this is NOT a PORTABLE External HDD. It does not contain a solid-state flash drive, but instead a regular HardDisk Drive. So, moving it from place to place, shaking it (and even carrying it in a backpack) may not be the best way to ensure smooth operation.On this note, can anyone trust any delivery service or company NOT to shake or drop it during shipment?RECOMMENDED!
Bought this as of gift for our contractor and he was ecstatic! It's one of those tools you wouldn't necessarily buy for yourself, but would use it often if you had it.
The tuner on this stereo is a little hard to get used to, but if you use the stereo mainly to listen to your mp3 player in your car it is a bargan. I the front input is very convienent and I am very pleased with the sound quality of the item. For the price, this is the best value around.
We'll it's not perfect, but I have found that when the unit can't track (or skips) MP3 correctly, if I remove the batteries for about 30-60 seconds, and try again, I ususally can get all the tracks on the CD to play well. Some sort of hard reboot.Sometimes I have to so the same on the next CD. Go figure !At least there's a work around.
Even though the part number indicates compatibility with a 190 tripod, it is NOT compatible with my 190XBPRO tripod. The adapter goes in the hole vacated by the center camera post but there is way too much clearance for the adapter to fit snugly. And don't waste your time trying to contact Manfrotto Customer Support. Their email address is essentially a dead zone because no one in the USA apparently knows anything and any requests for support get sent to Italy. Fortunately it cost less than $9 for this paper weight and I can waste that much money on a hamburger.
Ever see a movie where everything works just like it should? No rebooting when the hero tried to go online with the alien motherships's mainframe? Just connected right away....Well, here's a device that works just like that. I received this Wireless adapter, along with a Linksys BEFW11S4 Router (See my review and setup for that item) for Christmas. While I may have some issues setting up the router, this Wireless adapter worked right out of the box.I installed the software, plugged it into my daughter's computer in the kitchen and, Boom, it found the wireless router upstairs in my office. I set up Internet Explorer to use the LAN and she was up and surfing in no time. She is getting about 5mbps in the kitchen when connected to the router upstairs and across the house.I've got to say this was a great gift, and easy to set up.
These earphones were inexpensive and are very comfortable. Unfortunately, they don't work. After seven months of medium to light use, one ear bud no longer works. I guess you really do get what you pay for. Let the buyer beware.Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones
I found the software and sequence for connecting the key chain and transferring pictures a little cumbersome. Once that was figured out, though the pictures display nicely on the key chain.
The Archos 704 plays video for about 4 hours on a fully charged battery. To use the device for a long flight, at least 2 batteries are required to provide up to 9 hours of operations. This spare battery allows me to watch movies from coast to coast.
When I first read that these headphones were still being made after 20 years, I thought: why? Then, I read the reviews.I bought these as an alternative to my in-ear headphones for my iPod, and these are great for sound and comfort (and easy on the checkbook). And a lifetime warranty!The sound is very warm with a rich bass, but not overwhelming. There were some sounds that I picked up with these headphones that I didn't catch with my in-ear buds. As for looks, the Portapro is ugly. That bar above the earpiece is annoying from an aesthetic perspective because it looks so out-of-place. And the earpieces themselves look straight from the 80s with no update in style. That said, if you want to make a retro fashion statement, these should do the trick. But the irony is that the combination of the earpiece and the bar is what makes the headphones so comfortable.The headphones - as advertised - do fold up, which is great. I also noticed a linkage at the bottom of each earpiece. Initially, I didn't know what this linkage was for until I put one-and-one together: the linkage helps to keep the headphones together when folded. Brilliant!The included carrying case is nice to have, but it's a real tight fit for the headphones. The case should be expandable or just be made slightly bigger. In any event, the case is no deal breaker.Besides the looks, the only complaint I have is that the sound tends to leak out, so if you don't want your neighbors to hear what you're listening to, be aware. Overall though, give these headphones a try - I don't think you'll regret it.
Went corrupt and I lost very important pictures. Don't take the chance with Viking CompactFlash Cards
About three years after Sony introduced the Mavica MVC-FD75, the price finally came down enough for me to buy one on sale ...in 2002. I have been extremely happy with this little camera in all that it can do!I was a professional photographer with my own studio for many years and I find little fault with the Mavica camera. I highly recommend it whether you are just beginning or are a seasoned expert.The main and most important feature for me is that I can both shoot and store all my photos on floppy disks, thus insuring that I can ALWAYS easily print from any computer and any source without fussing over memory cards and compatibility or plugging the camera into a computer. The Mavica gives you great flexibility in this regard and my photos are always backed up both on floppies and other media if I choose."Picture Effects" offer choices of black & white, sepia, solarised,or negative modes and give the amateur easy imaging options with just clicking on the "Effects" button.Viewing your photos is very easy, just scroll through individual photos or view with the index, which shows 6 thumbnails at a time.Depending on the mode chosen, "Standard" or "Fine" you'll get anywhere from 10 to 30+ exposures per 1.4mg floppy disk. "Standard" works well for most shots and "Fine" gives you clear, sharp images with good color balance. You can add a polarising filter (recommended for all lenses!) and increase color control through appropriate filtration.Copying a photo or the complete disk is also very easy, just choose from the menu what you want to copy...You can choose from several auto-modes (fast action, low-light, bright light, etc.) protect files from accidental erasure, adjust exposure levels manually, add polarising and other filters and lenses, adjust the screen brightness, time-stamp your photos, and other goodies; and the Mavica FD75 does very well at close-up photography as well.Altogether, a good choice for anyone wanting an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand camera with a floppy disk capability. The quality overall is excellent and I have been tremendously pleased with it and so will you!
if you have a D40, this is the perfect flash for you. i take a lot of pictures of my kids indoor and the photos taken with the flash is just miles away for the built-in flash. when i use this flash you wouldn't think that it was taken on a dimly lit room. btw, i always point the bulb up to bounce. this flash is just GREAT! i highly recommend it!
The hard drive on my ipod is predictably going after about 11 months. It won't boot.In my initial call to HP the representative said they did not support the product. It was just a branding thing. Then I went to the apple store and they said they didn't support. I called back HP at night and got an indian represenative that was very knowledgable and have found the support to be good since then. Apparently I got a bad person on the line.Hopefully HP will ship me a new one. Otherwise I like the IPOD quite a bit.
inexpensive indoor antenna that works ok overall. surprisingly, hooked it up to an HDTV randomly and am able to get about 20 crystal clear channels, 5 in HD, 6 in digital. sure beats paying over $100/month for HDTV cable if you don't watch much tv. (HD reception will depend on location, building set up, etc. of course)
Pelican boxes are a MUST for anyone near a pool, the ocean, a boat, etc. The protection these cases give are second to none and their design, functionality, and performance are consistently excellent. I have purchased ten or so, for myself and for great gifts!
As usual, Antec has constructed a very nice case. Plenty of room to work inside. All standard case hardware (screws, etc.) was included along with rubber grommets for isolating the hard drive vibrations. This is a nice touch for anyone concerned with keeping noise levels low. To that end, Antec also includes a 120mm case fan with a speed adjustment to keep fan noise low. Add a quiet power supply and cpu heatsink/fan and you have a very quiet system.Another plus for this case was removable hard drive and floppy trays. This made installing the drives a breeze. Drive rails for the 5.25" drives made install easier but the included rails were not as easy as some of the newer Antec cases.Bonuses:+2 extra LED indicators (in addiiton to HDD and power on)Drawbacks:-no firewire ports on front of case.-case fan was installed with wiring pinched against case causing a short. It was easily resolved but caused some initial confusion.
Used it for many bicycle trips - had it for more than a year - still solid - works well.
I like to use my Palm device to do email on the road, so when I switched to the Clie, this was the first peripheral device I got. I've used it a number of times, and would say that it's the worst modem I used for a Palm device to date. My first gripe is that I can't hear the modem noise or any other phone communication like I could with other modems. Tried adding the modem command it said you needed for this, but still nothing. This can make it a little hard to tell if you are dialing a bad number on the road versus one that is just a little slow. The other main problem is that the battery life is pretty bad, and it's not always easy to tell if they are low or not. I often will have to change batteries a couple times over the course of a weekend of retrieving mail. On the positive side, it's nice that you can plug the normal AC adapter into the modem to power it and recharge your Clie as well. Overall, not a great modem, but does get the job done.
Overall I am pretty happy with this unit. It sounds good and I just love having a 20 gig HD plugged into the unit with all my songs. The down side to the unit is that it takes 2 to 3 min to index the hard drive every time you select USB as the input source (including power on). You can make this a little faster by compacting your directory structure as much as possible (one directory per album off the root). The other downside is that the user interface is not all that well thought out. One example of this is pushing the random play button while connected to the USB drive gives you "Random off" and "Random Folder"...there is nothing obvious on how you might get to random play all songs. After having to read the manual you find that to select "Random all" you have to hold down the random play button for 2 seconds. Just doesn't make sense from a UI standpoint.
This surge protector gave it's life to save my TV and entertainment system. The two main powerlines entering my apartment building ended up touching each other sending some intense power surges. The tripplite was a little charred but it saved my equipment and prevented a fire.Thanks,JOE
each cable is double coated in plastic, the encases together in another plastic tube. They are not as flexible as smaller cables, but if you need more than 50' of wire to connect your speakers, these are the one to buy.
NEW:-Aluminum Casing-Double battery life-Thinner/Taller-Search option in menus-Brighter screenGOOD:-Excellent sound quality-Excellent software (recently updated iTunes 7)-Can charge through USB-Oodles of accessories-Competitive price-Apple brand-Durable casing-Search feature is very intuitive-Very decent battery life-40% Brighter Screen than predecessorBAD:-Still no FM tuner, voice record, or line-in record-Still no video playback-Expensive accessories-Crappy headphones-Not that you really need it, but there is no software included i the box (you have to download it at apple.com)COLORS:Silver - 2GB/4GB exclusivePink/Green/Blue - 4GB exclusiveBlack - 8GB exclusive
If you have a nikon lens and use the sun hood on it, you need this lens cap. I lost my original and bought a replacement of another brand and type. If you buy a cap that only has release buttons on the outside edge of the cap, you will not be able to get the cap back on with the lens hood in place. This cap has release buttons on the inside front of the cap as well as release button on outer edges. A MUST have item!
First off, this lens performs much better than the Sony Branded 70-300mm. I actually can't think that you could get a better telephoto lens in this price range. It feels very well made and has an aluminum camera mount. The focus adjustment is very smooth and the zoom ring is pretty smototh in operation too The pictures taken with it are great and the reach is awsome at 300mm on an APS-C camera, that is 450mm.Here are a couple downsides:It is a bit heavy. That makes it feel solid and od but can induce shake when shooting handheld; especially when extended all the way for telephoto.The focus is not internal so the ring moves as you focus. That's not a big deal unless you use a polarizing filter.The autofocus is a little slower and hunts a bit more than other lenses I've used on the A330.It is labeled as a Macro Telephoto but with a Minimum Focal Distance of almost 5 feet, it's really not that usefull for macro. That MFD can also make it tough to use for anything close up but then again, this lens should be bought for telephoto with a minimum of 70mm right?At 300mm, it gets a bit flat. I don't mean perspective but contrast. That is to be expected as it is fully extended and at 200mm it is nicely contrasty. The ability to still go to 300mm is a bonus.One good point that probably wouldn't mean much to the majority of Sony Alpha users but this lens can cover a full format 35mm sensor with no perceivable vignetting at all ranges.
This is my first mp3 player. After reading the reviews, I thought hard and long about purchasing this player but ended up purchasing it in the end. AND I am so glad that I did.I loaded up 748 songs right away. Songs that I ripped from my own collection of CDs. I also loaded up photos and videos from my recent trip to Hawaii. I had no problem doing this and the software was self-explanatory. Basically, drag and drop into the ZEN V Plus folder.And to top it off, I synched the ZEN with my Outlook contacts. No Problem.The ZEN menu system was easy to navigate. I could easily find the music that I wanted to play and the photo/videos that I wanted to watch.I love the small compact feel to the ZEN.So far...so good. I am glad I purchased this product.
this is a nice lens it may not be an "l" but it grabs great pictures in low light I bought it for inside shots and it has not disapointed
It's light 3.1 lb (ad adv) and it runs very long with that standard battery (yes, the one that sticking out in the back). I got no less than 5 hr in real life - depends on how much I spent. Of course, spinning the optical drive - like watching movies will make it go shorter but this is one of the mega-size LiMh batteries - 7200 mA. One of which that you will forget to concerns about having enough battery juice on the road. Did I tell you that if you stay with just doc/regular work - it has gone as long as 6+ hr for me.The other good is the screen, wide format - good for movies. I wish that I can rotate and make it display in vertical - that'll be perfect for document job.There are things I dislike, hate, loathe about this notebook as well (despite still having to purchase it).1) Sony's evil documentations/package. There is no printed user manual as you can guess. But there was not even the pdf file of it. Sony USA provide you the very poor help file that let you browse thru and not even helpful. Guess, we do not need to learn about the machine, everyone know where to hit to get what they want ? A little tip though, you can download the pdf file of the software and hardware user manual from Sony europe. They're not exactly the same but close.-sony doesn't give you any CD/DVD software driver. Not even the copy or Microsoft WXP that you actually paid for it. Instead, they stole 5 GB out of your Hard drive to use for the recovery. Everyone who's been using computers will know how reliable that will work when the system crash. This is really an upset for me because after all, I can see only 28 GB avilable on my adv 40 GB harddrive. Although, I believe that I can retrieve those space back, but so far, I'm still unsuccessful.Update 2/5/05I finally successfully retrieve that HDD space. All you have to do is burning those recovery software and restart the computer and let it re-install the whole thing. The whole process took a while especially the part that after you reboot into WXP and sony try to install all the crappy softwares without asking you to choose. After all of that , it took me hourssssssssss to finalize it the way i like. So i back up the HDD and will not reinstall this again.Did I tell you that you can actually purchase these recovery disc from Sony website for $11.xx. And that can't be included in 2K valued laptop. Oh, you also can burn CD (6 required) or DVD depending on which optial drive you have.2. I hate the battery to sticking out in the back. I'm glad that I can get 7200 mAh from this but the protruding part is a drawback in term of a design. I wish some third party will make a smaller version e.g. 3600 mAh and the batt is not protruding.Update about the battery. 2/4/05I recently purchase the 2nd battery and find no way to charge the battery without using the notebook. It's troublesome when you plan for a long day meeting and want to have 2 full battery ready for the day and may not have enought time to charge of having to wake up at 3 am to swap them. After I fuss around with some other 3rd party universal Lithium battery charger. I found that sony's Lithium battery go all ways deep and you can't really crack it. It's been smartly designed and there will be no Sony Vaio T charger unless they make one (which they not, I calle). So afterall, I spent hours making custome cables that connect all those 6 prongs from the back of Notebook and connect to the battery and it has a y split to the 2nd battery. The note book still see only 1 battery anyway (it will choose to see one that has less charge) but it actually charging for both. With the notebook connecting to 2 batteries in paralell, there is 14400 mA to charge instead of 7200. I time it charge from 0% for both, it took 7 hr which is about twice of what it need for charging one. The only benefit is that you don't have to get up at night to swap charge the 2nd. Of course, this is the risky process and I can't be responsible for your outcome.Update 3/9/05After learning about Lithium battery from the Guru. It turns out that the heat from the device is shortening the battery life. It has then, turn out that the ugly sticking out of Sony T battery - serve some purpost. By doing that, only 15-20% of surface area that has actual contact with the main hot part of notebook. Tricky...3. Keyboard is tiny. Thank god, my hand are small. And having been using Libretto 50CT for years, this is much bigger already. They keyboard on R100 will blow you away though.4. I'm a little fiesty about the memory stick slot. It'd be much better if it's CF/SD slot. Something that Sony has to get over with.hope it helps.
I bought this (elsewhere for more $) for my Canon T1i and its kit lens. I now have the DSLR w/lens, a Canon G10, a small flash, spare batteries and chargers for each, and memory cards, and there is easily room for another lens.Don't be swayed to a too-big bag by the naysayers. :)
After receiving my DVD-AR650, it took me five frustrating nights to get the unit properly hooked up. This is definitely not a plug-and-play unit, but perhaps that is the nature of DVRs that have to operate with so many other 'foreign' components. I thought I would share my experiences here.I use the AR650 in conjunction with Time Warner Cable's Scientific American cable box. To minimize frustration and avoid reading the incomprehensible instruction manual, here's how it works. The cable box receives and decodes the cable channels. The Video Out cord then plugs into the DVR; likewise the cable box's audio out cords run into AR650's audio-in areas, but please be aware they need to go into the "component audio in" inputs or the unit will record video with no sound. (This was a mistake I initially made.)I made the mistake of buying this unit thinking I'd be able to use the EPG (channel guide) with Time Warner cable's channel guide... nope. The EPG is for OTA (over the air) channels only and is useless when used with cable channels. Instead, you'll need to use your Time Warner channel guide (via your Cable Box remote) or go online to find out the time/channel you want to record. Then program the AR650 with that information. Lack of EPG via your AR650 is not a big deal at all... it just means using two remotes instead of one.In order to record a given channel at a given time, the AT650 has to control the cable box and switch to that channel at the appropriate time. This means you need to properly set everything up... begin by doing a channel scan so your box knows what channels you have available (choose 'cable' if that's what you have). The scan will take about 45 mins. Now go back into settings. The settings I use in conjunction with my Scientfic American cable box are: Control 'On', Connection 'S-Video', CH Digital Lock 'Off', Mode for Set 'Off', Brand Code '0277'. Be sure the cable box controller wire is connected and the end is resting near the actual cable box so it can be controlled via IR signal. (I read the Scientific American is 'sensitive' and does not need to be taped directly to the unit. So I just have it hanging over the top of the cable box loosely, and that works.)Some people have complained the unit is noisy. I agree, although the noise can be mitigated. For one, set the unit's setting for 'Instant Recording' to OFF. If you do so, there is a lot less noise. The other thing you can do is turn off the unit completely when you're not watching TV. You do get a slight hum when the unit's on but it's really not that bad, although ideally the unit would be silent.These settings worked for me and I'm now blissfully recording programs without having to pay a monthly Tivo or Time Warner extortion fee.
The EZDigiMagic drive worked great until the month the warranty was up. It crashed and now it's useless. I am disappointed that it only lasted exactly as long as the 1 year warranty. I would not buy it again.
This is a very slick looking drive but it's a POS. Good thing I didn't have to spend a penny buying this drive because the company paid for it. About 2 years ago, 500GB drives did not exist so instead LaCie decided to use RAID 0 2 x 250GB to get the 500GB capacity. BAD idea! Great for performance but you have zero redunancy. The fact that it only takes 1 drive to fail to lose all your data is highly risky to put any important files in it. Buy an external drive with 1 drive only or one that offers RAID 1 or RAID 5. You will be at less risk of losing your data if one of the drive goes bad.
In my pursuit of audiophile quality nirvana, after going through many name brand speakers over the years, the Axioms have hit the mark ! Here are the reasons, and not just technical ones.First,let me say that Axiom is an audiophile speaker manufacturing company based in Canada that has been in the business for a little over 20 years(they are definitely not a generic no-name brand to Canadians and those of us in America who are able to obtain these wonderful speakers).Their well designed and thought out website is rich in product visuals, technical and ordering information. While you will NOT see or be able to hear any Axiom speakers at your local home electronic big box retailers here in the U.S. the only thing you can do is look for reviews on the internet;reviews from top audio critics and purchasers praising the high end quality of these babies! Axiom's customer service offers a wonderful 30 day try-it-and -return-it-if-you-don't-like-it policy (of course sans shipping cost). Their customer service is excellent and extremely knowledgeable in any questions or concerns you may have from purchasing to technical inquiries(you're not communicating with sales reps just out to make a fast buck or commission---you are treated like a person)! Their sales and service dept. staff keep you immediately informed of when your order has shipped out as well as online tracking information. If you have any problems or concerns they can also be reached via toll free number.You also receive a friendly e-mail acknowledgement that receipt of your order shipment/arrival is completed.The next remarkable aspect of the Axiom family of speakers are the audiophile budget minded prices. The old cliche "bang for the buck" is tried and true with Axiom.There are no hidden additional handling costs or inflated prices to give that "air" of elite snootiness ("Hey, if I spend thousands of dollars on these speakers, I must be getting what I paid for and that makes me special...").Their prices all across the board, from their entry level speakers to their tower speaker line, are very reasonable if not surprisingly inexpensive!Now, how do the M3ti Axioms perform? Without getting too technical, they are musical sounding when they should be and can also reproduce dvd surround sound effects with astounding accuracy, realism and ease.I have used both analog and digital sources and have found the clarity and detail to be very satisfactory and even surprising at times. What's amazing is the size of the cabinet enclosures.As Yoda would probably say,"Size matters not !"---and he's right.However, laws of physics and sound dictate that in order to really get the most out of the listening experience is to mate these with a subwoofer. On their own, they still reveal remarkable highs and mids and an acceptable level of bass.With or without a sub, the real test is to just close your eyes and LISTEN ! The stereo imaging is impeccable.The mids and highs are smooth, but not too neutral or warm, or dull sounding.The titanium tweeters offer a silky rich characteristic but nothing to give you ear fatigue. The midrange is a bit punchy(but by no means artificial or overemphasized) and well pronounced (at times I felt like I was listening to a 3-way speaker system)! When placed on a pair of speaker stands, the music floats in the air and never is there any hint that the sound is coming from a pair of small boxes; due to the special wedge-shaped design this practically eliminates that "boxy" cabinet resonating sound found in cheaper made speakers.The sub I am currently using is a Velodyne CHT8. All three speaker units integrate seamlessly. I often forget I'm listening to a couple of shelf speakers and a sub. The sound quality is more like a couple of mid sized floor units!There is no sonic strain that I could detect when playing them loud. One must also keep in mind that loud is not necessarily a trait of audiophile quality; they must also be able to reproduce the most subtle and minute nuances as well with great clarity and detail. The M3ti's accomplish this very well indeed.I can leave the room and walk into the kitchen or another adjacent room and the clarity can be heard versus a muffled sound from other lesser speakers. There is no colored or saturated sound as many other speaker companies try to introduce into their bookshelves to make them sing like tower speakers---those often end up having a very "phony" sonic quality. With the Axiom M3ti's,classical guitar strings have that natural and crisp "plucking" and airy characteristic along with the proper acoustical characteristics that emanate from such an instrument (same for a harp). Bongos and congas present themselves with such vividness (you can almost see the peformer tapping or pounding on them and hear their finger tips and palms striking the skins). Female vocals are very natural and soothing(I could hear words pronounced so crytal clear , even ending consonants on words that with my old speakers used to roll off or just cut off and disappear). I'm hearing details I never heard before.Period. Male vocals may have a little thinness to them but not enough to make a major difference or to detract from the overall grand musical presentaion.The looks (from four wood veneer colors to choose from to special color customization), the sound quality all speak in volumes (no pun intended) of the technological thought, design, detail, and craftsmanship that has gone into the Axioms.I personally chose the Mansfield Beech with black grills; I love the black and light wood contrast;it blends in very well with my surrounding rustic furniture.I really deliberated for awhile between the Beech veneer and the Boston Cherry (the BC has a very elegant and expensive look, but nothing I have furniture or decor-wise would match).There is a much lighter wood color, I believe maple, but it reminded me of a piece of furniture that still needs to be stained and worked on---it just looked "unfinished" to me.Anybody who appreciates high end sound but says they don't care what the speakers look like is lying; Once you look at the complete Axiom line, they have a very classy and appealing look that should suit and satisfy anyone's home furnishings and decor. There's an overall contemporary elegance to their cabinet designs.Again, The prices are affordable. This is an awesome message that conveys to people desiring a step up into the world of audiophile quality speakers that you don't have to break the piggy bank or dip into the kids' college fund. Shipping is via Fed Ex to most states and is very fast---my speakers arrived from Canada to Arizona in 2-3 days tops ! These have definitely more than just wet my appetite; In time, I will also look forward to purchasing their tower speakers as well. I went out on a limb and solely ordered these based on glowing reviews from both sound critics and customer reviews praising the Axioms and am not at all disappointed.Buying the Axiom M3ti speakers is a win-win situation !
The price is too high, it doesn't come on itunes unless you convert it from wave to mp4 .....not great
Every headphone in this price range comes with practically identical silicone thingies, so it's not really worth it to judge this type of headphone based on comfort (I find them very comfortable anyway).I use these to play my electronic drum kit silently, and the response is great on mid-tones (toms), treble (hi-hat), and bass (...bass) with no need for tweaking or equalization on my part. I can practice for hours with these things in and have no complaints as for comfort.They sound great plugged into a laptop/iPod/etc. as well!Only reason I gave it a 4 was because I had a Sony pair of headphones a couple years back that were better than these for roughly the same price, so I know it can be done; alas, Sony doesn't make the same ones anymore!
This case is a great improvement over the case included with theSansa m200. It is easy to put on and remove; it provides good protection for the Sansa and good access to the controls. At a cost under $6, it's a good buy.
I wanted to have a complete set of test probes and T-connection to use for my class because parts provided by school are old and not reliable. As it turns out, I think I would have been better off using those parts than this piece of junk. I wasted most of my time trying to figure out my output was noisy or not present at all. I went over my circuit carefully and everything was connected correctly. I tried using different wave generators and oscilloscopes, but nothing worked. I finally borrowed a T-connector and all my problems went away. This thing is so cheaply built that if you pull on the BNC connector just a little bit, it comes apart. Don't waste your money.
Performs exactly as expected, ez open, close, battery access, sound, controls all ok, in keeping with quality expected from Japan.
DOD approved.VISTA and Linux drivers available.SLIM PCMCIA sexyness. No more bulky device.Needs middlewear such as activeclient 6.0 or greater if you are going to use it on a VISTA machine and are in the government.
This is both my first camcorder and tripod. So this'll be a newb review. I was using a standard tripod a friend let me borrow, which was not built for panning. Then I bought this baby and man! Smooth as silk panning left and right and up and down. Can shoot without seeing coverage "jiggle". It comes also with a black carrying bag with a shoulder strap with Sony tagged on it. When you put the camcorder on (mines a HDR-SR1), it has an easy platform you screw into the camera and just snaps on top of the tripod. I'm not really great at having a steady finger zooming in and out while panning the camera in your hand using my index finger, but with the tripod it's a little easier since you can use your "thumb" instead. Video game console controllers has a lot to do with that &lt;grin>. Other than that, it has a pretty sleek look colored with a metalic bronze intead of the standard silver everyone usually has. But definately, I was hoping for better panning and this nailed it. If you know another tripod that does that at less of a price, let me know and I'll get that one instead.
Worked beautifully right out of the box - no need to fool with cabling or arcane adjustments! This projector didn't require a large room to project a big picture - this 'short throw' feature is important for those of us who live in an apartment or townhouse. The sound with built in speakers was much better than I anticipated, and my white living room wall was more than adequate as a screen. Do plan, though, to darken the room before watching your movies.
I never really thought that I would want a mp3 player. But the Zune commercials got me hooked. And when I bought it, I was definately pleased with my purchase. I have photos on my player, all my music on one device. I think we'll all be digital eventually. Zune is definitely awesome. Much better than any other mp3 product.
I have having to fuss with regular cords. I wish retractable cords were the standard for everything now. I don't have any of my zunes anymore, but when I did have them, I quickly replaced the standard cords with these and don't have any complaints.
I bought this camera more than a year ago. I'd rate it 5 stars except that I had the following problem: The door of my battery compartment got broken! The problem looks silly enough, but upon calling HP they "simply" told me that my product is 'out-of-warranty' and they don't service it anymore. Even worse, they offered a trade up with a newer model. After checking the prices for the newer models, it turned out that they're buying back my camera for less! All the service centers that I could find on their websites told me that they don't service digital cameras (not only mine). So here I am with a great camera that's totally useless because of a broken plastic part and a lousy customer service.
I use these at my desktop computer. For that purpose they are excellent. The cord is long, they cover my ears so I don't hear outside noise, and there is a volume control on each ear piece. Good quality construction.
I think this camera is great and for the price you can not beat it. I think it got a few bad raps by people who don't understand how to upload the pictures to their computer. If you are a little computer literate it works fine. Also, I took the digital card to sams and put it in their computer and uploaded the pictures I wanted printed at just 20 cents each. They came out beautiful including an 8 x 10. The clarity and color was great. I recommend this camera highly and at the price ... you can't beat it...
This flash drive is the best I've ever used. I forget flash drives in my pocket all the time and I washed it by mistake. It somehow managed to remain functional after going through the washing machine. I was and still am very impressed.
SANDisk 4GB Micro HC SD card works great! I already have put plenty of data on it (video, pictures, music, and packup of phone contacts). The $5 price is great value. I have used SanDisk over last few years and have come to trust SanDisk to provide good products and I would buy more as needed.
I purchased three of these. One for my family vehicle, one for my dad and one for my mother. They are great!! The fact that the FM modulator is built-in is what makes this an exceptional option. And you don't have to have it professionally installed. You can do it yourself just by routing the cords into the seams of the dashboard. It's a clean install. I did it - and I'm a female:).
I was very happy with the product. It does exactly what I expected. I have it hooked up to my Xbox 360, Vizio TV, HP laptop, Onkyo sound receiver and DVD player. Everything works perfect.
The on/off/vol knob quit working soon after I bought it...radio won't do anything. Wish I hadn't bought it.
I've had this unit for quite some time. Though everything works, I find that I don't use it as often as I would like to. Reason? The volume control! Yes it rotates clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume and the dial always springs back to the "neutral" position. The uncertainty is that I never know what the volume setting is. If there were a digital volume indicator, or even a rotary volume dial (that remains put after turning), the "problem" would be solved. Too often one has to lower the volume to answer the phone, or to talk to someone, or for some other reason. But then it is guesswork when you return to find the volume that it was set at previously. This is extremely annoying to me, and I would guess to many others who have not mentioned it in their reviews.Now the tone arm lift lever in the record player compartment, though it moves back and forth, it does not raise the tone arm high enough to avoid scratching the record. The tone arm actually has to be lifted up manually to avoid scratching the record. This part went "bad" too soon.It is for these reasons that I give this unit only one star.
These buds are amazing. The sound clarity is phenomenal, and the isolation is superb. They come with two sets of buds, the triple flange, and the foam tips. I personally use the former. I tried the foam ones once, and while they worked the same, they just looked too tacky. I easily dirtied them up though, and would not recommend them. The case to store it all in is very nice. A small, minimalistic pouch with a nice soft interior and a pouch/net for accessories.There are only a few drawbacks. The price is a bit high, but that is expected for this kind of quality. The foam tips would need replacing _very_ often. Flanges requiring cleaning every day or so of continual use, depending on your ears. Filters can be expensive to purchase, and you should replace those every couple of months as they get dirty.Pros:Amazing sound qualityExcellent noise isolationCompliment to IpodSmall, lightVery good pack-ins (case, extra filters/buds)Cons:Expect to clean the flanges oftenFilters are expensive to buyFilters must be replaced periodically (months)Foam Buds are very easy to dirty/break
It works well, what more can I say. I didn't get any interference so the shielding must be good too.
I bought 2 Linksys LNE100TX cards and one 5 port HUB. The connection is very simple and it works in the first 5 minutes on my Windows 2000 PC. My Windows NT 4.0 PC still can connect to other Win NT PC, but the Win2K PC lost the connection. I can get another 4-5 minutes connection back if I reboot the Win2K PC, but this is not it suppose to work. I download the latest driver from the Web, but still couldn't fix this problem.
These aren't always easy to come by. I have tried many similar cases and this one is the best one for this size. It is perfect for the smaller point and shoot canons. The case is no larger than it needs to be for the cameras it is designed for. It is hard enough to provide very adequate shock protection. It is a rugged case that will not damage easily and it feels good in the hand.
This is perfect for use in my home since we don't leave it out all the time as it does take up a lot of room. It collapses into a small enough size to fit in a tall coat closet on our first floor, and after a few practice attempts it's very easy to set up once you get the hang of it.I highly recommend it.
It works well. The only BIG issue is that it doesn't have light indicators for Caps lock or Num Lock. So a number of times i end up entering incorrect passwords without realizing that caps lock is on.
The design of this camera is well constructed all the features is at your finger tips. The camera is a bit small for my grip but with the battery grip in place it is sensational. I just recieved my xti and was very pleased. The software that came with it works like a charm. The downloads from the camera is very fast. This was a very pleasing buy.
Excellent memory, I had no problem nuna time that the memory installed on my laptop. I recommend 100%
I have tried the Delkin and another totally different style shade and nothing works with my viewer. The viewer has a glossy surface and out in the sunlight all I can see is a reflection of myself.Any ideas???
Used these guys to bring an old Kalamazoo guitar amp back to life, and they did the trick perfectly. 60 cycle hum form old power supply caps is gone, gone, gone.
This camera is great! It takes stunning images, and the fine tuning for each setting is very ideal. This camera can be used for either an amateur or for those serious about learning photography. Battery life is good and I bought 1 gb memory card to go with it. I really love this camera! :)
This is a great product. It is small, not that bad looking, and is Compatible with Vista. I just wish that it had a removable antenna and a lower price.
The mStand is perfect for my PowerBook G4. It is ergonomically correct and easy to type on. It looks great! Thanks for the speedy delivery and great price.
The Bushnell Powerview 10x32 will make a great kid toy. because of it poor focus viewing quality this products will not make the grade. A range of focus should be part of its sale description during sale.
works good love it its a good price love it its nice to have its fast and good gives good WiFi
Well constructed and designed. If you are just toting the bag you can just throw it over your shoulder. If you are planning on taking pictures while walking, you can wear it as a sling. When worn as a sling, the user has easy and convenient access to the camera bag and the included waist belt keeps the pouch from bouncing around.
based upon the price I purchased this card for use in my Canon Rebel XSi. I compared the card against one of the cards I bought that touted to be the fastest and great for digital cameras costing about $50.00. I could find no difference in the perceived speed at which the 2 cards worked in the camera under the same shooting conditions. The costs of the cards is so good that I would recommend them without hesitation.
I really like the rotating plug on theBelkin 6-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Rotating Plug and 8' Cord, because it enables me to plug it in without blocking the other outlet.The recessed switch is also a nice feature. It is rare that I accidentally turn a power strip off, but when it is near your feet, it certainly can happen.
This ipod from apple is great. It is sleek and the video is very good.
I have to admit, I was a little hesitant about having a stereo shipped through the mail but this was well packaged and in great shape. It sounds great for a small stereo. It was easy to set up as well. I highly recommend this product.
The lens work great and the price was unbeleivable compared to local retailers.
My once part-time hobby has turned into a part-time business. The amount of people who need Headshots in Los Angeles out-weighs the number of Photographers..supply and demand. The Tamron lens is just what I needed to meed the demand.
I have owned my Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB for 10 months. I was disappointed with the stability of the product, support, and integration with software. I have now decided to purchase an ipod and retire this unit. I have experienced intermittent problems causing the unit to hang during the power up process. I suspect it has to do with the hard drive. I have been gentle with the unit so I am surprised the drive would fail. Trying to diagnose the problem or get technical support was frustrating. Creative provides no place to call for the support I needed and limited support on their website. I felt unsupported. I eventually had to resort to googling for help. Finally, the software they provide is confusing and un-intuitive. I used Microsoft Media Player to manage the Zen which was only average to this purpose.On the positive side, I like the size, the battery life, and the quality of the screen. The touch pad controls were too sensitive at times.
This is a great product for the price. It is small and compact and the included armband is great for running.
I bought this to replace a combo transmitter/charger. This one does not give off nearly as much static as my old transmitter. However, I think that is because of the charger. When I do have the charger plugged in at the same time I get static. Otherwise, the sound is almost crystal clear and I live in the city with lots of interference. A big thumbs up on sound quality.The only negatives are: You cannot adjust up/down from station to station. The buttons are sensitive enough that you can accidentally change stations by bumping the unit.
It does what it needs to do for standard 2-prong devices, but if you have a 3-pronged USA grounded plug, you're out of luck. The bottom opening where the rounded ground would be is too small/narrow and typical plugs won't fit. I'd look elsewhere.
I purchased this lens to replace the Canon EF 75-300 I've been using at work with my Canon 60D. I was ready for a step up but not able to spend the big bucks for an L lens. I read the user reviews on the EF 70-300 and felt that this was the mid-level lens I was looking for.So far, so good! This lens has performed very well - the IS function is great and really helps get the shot the first time. I shoot a lot of classical music concerts and it does well in concert hall lighting. The IS is a tad noisy in quiet settings but probably only noticible to other people close by.For other situations, the lens is perfect and gives me the reach I need. I can get a real nice bokeh effect too! I recommend this lens for those looking for a more reliable and accurate zoom but not ready to spend money on an L piece of glass.
I purchased this for my 17-55 SLR Canon lens, but it was plenty big enough for the 55-250 lens, which I had also purchased the large bag for. Perfect to protect lenses in a travel back when you don't travel with the large camera accessory bag.
The pen and mouse work well on the tablet. I like the paper-like texture better than the slick surface of my last pentab. The forward and back keys on the mouse are great. My main complaint is hand discomfort from the hard,"sharp" front edge. Also, it takes a very long time now for the computer to start up as it apparently has to link every point to the display one by one. Overall I'm happy with it for the price.
My setup: 1 PC Wired, 2 Laptops Wireless, 2 Xbox 360's Wired. Installed was easy but even with the most updated firmware, and following many guides on quick fixes, the WB2310 just would not stop "POWER CYCLING" I would be right in the middle of a multi-player match on Xbox Live and boom disconnected, this happened at least 5 or 6 times daily that I could track, I returned this product and bought a Linksys WRT54G, and not a single problem yet great connection and signal for my medium size Apt.
I got this to shoot portraits and weddings. Works great as a bounce diffuser. I find that I have to adjust my flash to full power at times, but that's why I carry 3 sets of Full charged batteries. I love it!
My only real problem is with the cheap manufacturing and ridiculously expensive cost of repairs. After approximately 1 year of use the power button stopped working consistently and eventually stopped working all together. Knowing I was way outside any warranty, I called Palm to find out how much repairs would cost ($125). Then I had to wrangle with customer service about whether or not I would be charged for the call I made to determine the cost of repairs.I then started shopping around to find a screwdriver small enough to open the thing up and fix it myself. I figured if its useless anyway, why not. Eventually I found one small enough (3/64 or something smaller than 1.4 mm) and opened it up. I expected to find something like a spring or something that had slipped out of true from the power button. Instead it was a tiny switch that had broken off the motherboard. It slipped out once I opened it all up. Cheap and flawed design.Since over time the power button is going to get a lot of use, setting it perpendicular to the rest of the components is asking for trouble. A sturdier design would put the power button somewhere on the main display and thus reduced the risk of breakage over time.
Hooked these up this weekend, bi-amp style to my new pioneer A/V receiver. Sound is unbelievable. I have heard music on cd and radio that I never heard before, in cds that i have listened to for years. The sound when playing TV is just as good. Could not be happier. Family and friends blown away. Best speakers on the market for the cost. Will buy another pair when I find some where to put them. I had a pair of Sony speakers that are a knockoff off version of these, no comparison. If you like great sound in any style music and TV, buy these, a steal at $ 395.00 each
Not really much to say, just wanted to throw another 5 stars on the pile. It works well and is cheap. Use this for a work-from-home call center job. Used to have a Plantronics headset/setup that ended up having a buzzing problem and was generally never that great. Got a cheap Panasonic phone (around $25-30 on Amazon) that has a headset connection + this and I am so much happier already and it's been less than a week. The phone has volume controls so I didn't need a headset that had them. Don't waste your money on something higher priced. All you need right here.
Pros: It works with an analog line. Looks good.Cons: Pictures shows headset, however it does not not come with GN7100, you have to buy it separately (only take GN-Jabra headsets). The product brochure states the product is "PBX-compatible", however I cannot use it with my Panasonic analog PBX. I requested help from "Jabra" (GN Netcomm) lets see if they support within 2 days as offered. This product is a no-show in their new Jabra web site.*** [...] should eliminate the headset from the picture, and clarify whether the product works or not with a PBX. It looks like a misleading product offering.
I absolutely love this lense. I haven't even had it a day and already I've taken amazing pictures. Even though I'm an amateur photographer i found it very simple to figure out the way things worked with this camera. There aren't really directions to how to use it in the packaging but all i had to do was google how to use it with my d40 and in minutes i was shooting gorgeous pictures. Very good for taking photos of pets and kids, even sporting events. Amazing deal for the price i payed. You get way more than you pay for with this lense.
it doesn't pick up the data very quickly and is very sensitive to how the lighting is in the room/on my desk. It almost isn't functional in my office space (which has lots of shadows as it has dark wook walls/ceiling.
A great Quality B&W 35mm Film at an affordable price on Amazon. I have used this film under varying conditions and it has never let me down. I am an amature photographer, been taking photos for over 40 years. I LIKE this film. I like the finished results from the darkroom as well. It has proven to be a winner for me, from combat photography, to family vacations, under both Controlled and very Adverse Climate Conditions, Just a Great professional looking Black and White Photo Experience. I recommend it to amature and professional alike.
Pretty scratchy for a weather radio but it will do the job. If I had it to do all over again I wouldn't buy it but would buy a better radio. However, since I am on a limited income and needed it for an emergency radio it is okay.
I have a Dell Optiplex 745 and this is the fastest processor it can handle. This thing is a better CPU than the E=Core 2 Duo E4400.I originally has a Pentium D 945 but it didn't match the E4400. But this E6700 is WAY beyond the E4400 and kinda wish I saved the 55 bucks and not have gotten the E4400, but the E6700 directly.This is good for people who have older motherboards that cannot support anything newer or faster.I use my computer for office applications and nothing too intense but when I do stream videos and such, this does a better job at multitasking.I upgraded my computer to Windows 7 64 bit, 8gb ddr2 PC26400 800mhz RAM, and this processor. It is a screamer. I did not want to buy a new computer. After all, I paid $1500 for this computer when it first came out 4 years ago so I decided to make due with what have since I'm on a budget. BTW, I would not pay the $319 price for this new boxed CPU. I bought a used one on ebay for 80 bucks.I know a gamer who told me this E6700 is a good overclocker for games, but I'm not into overclocking due to a locked BIOS
If you compare this to a comparable product from Chief, there is a substantial savings here. I have used these for projectors, TVs and various other electronics installations with no issues whatsoever.I recommend this product. I typically buy a reducer to use a 3/4" NPT instead of 1.5" NPT, but that is just preference.
I connected this product to the end of a 50' HDMI cable. It did nothing. I tried it at the front end out of the receiver. Nothing. Tried it with and without the included AC adaptor--no difference.Perhaps the 50' cable is too long for this product to handle, but I thought that was exactly the purpose for an extender.Returned it for a refund.
This is my first labeler.I kept seeing them in places like Home Depot and Staples, but I know retailers want to sell me what's most profitable for them rather than what I need.So I went to the Brother website where they have an interview process telling you what to buy based on your anticipated usage. The PT-18R came up on top.I was excited about this because I'm all for recharging rather than using and replacing batteries. I liked the option to plug in to an socket for straight electricity too. The length of the power cord is long enough so I don't feel restricted. I use a Mac, so the interface with a PC was meaningless to me and I won't ever use it.When I first opened the box and followed the setup instructions, I noticed the battery is not Lithium-ion(Lion) but Nickel Metal Hydride(NiMH). Lion is state of the art and is unhampered by battery memory problems, so you can run it down and recharge at will. NiMH is last generation battery technology and while robust in terms of holding a charge, a NiMH battery will wear out sooner and may or may not have memory problems. Lion is more expensive than NiMH.The book says to be prepared to replace the NiMH battery when it won't hold a charge anymore, or about a year. It also says the battery will lose it's charge if the labeler doesn't live in the recharger. So I'm prepared to buy a new battery from time to time, but nowhere on the Brother website is a referral to a retail outlet where a replacement battery may be purchased. And when I Googled PT-18R Battery, nothing came up . My hope is the battery is generic and someplace like Radio Shack will help me later on, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Wish me luck.The interface works, but is clunky. Remember when the OS on a PC was MS-DOS? That's what this is like. After I got the hang of the file hierarchy with the operating manual at close hand, things became intuitive and I was able to edit and print labels in a smooth work flow.I'm impressed with the variety of formats this labeler will render and I admit I'll never use them all. The PT-18R will do everything you want at home, and most everything around a business on up to barcodes, etc. I read in a previous review here someone was critical of the amount of tape used per label. This is easily adjusted in the setup menu before a specific labeling task. The operating manuel is complete, easy to understand, and covers everything about getting the most out of the machine. Use it.The print quality is superb. The adhesive available on the tapes you can buy come in regular and extra strength, or two times the regular. I find if you're going to label anything other than file folders or paper based surfaces indoors, get the extra strength. Be prepared to get a head cleaning tape, especially if you use the extra strength tape a lot. The selection of tapes is the greatest in the 1/2 in. variety, so I recommend you start there and branch out into the other widths as the need arises.TIP: It comes with a sample cartridge. Use it to experiment with what you're going to label before you go to the real tape you're going to use for the final application...cuts down on waste.Also, DO NOT BUY TAPES IN A RETAIL STORE. Buy them either here at Amazon or online at any of the several P-Touch label vendors for half of what you'd pay at, say, Staples. Tapes are expensive and that's how Brother makes their money, not on the cost of the labeler itself.At what I paid here at Amazon with free shipping, I got the street price going rate. So far I'd say PT-18R is worth the extra money over the cheaper models because it does exactly what I want it to do in the manner in which I want to do it. This represents value to me, but might not to you. Your call.The PT-18R is an interesting mix of serious capability, especially to those of you who want to interface with a PC, and dated technology. There's no doubt it will be discontinued within two years (go to the Brother website and look at the long list of discontinued models) and replaced by units using Lion power. But I don't care. By then I will have labeled everything in sight. Get one.
I bought this item to replace an ipod that my son inadvertantly ended up in a pool with it in his pocket. After 2 weeks the drenched ipod came back to life and now my wife is using it at work. Hardy little piece of electronics.
this printer is great- its easy to use, there is really no need for a manual, prints pictures quickly and the color is excellent. i love how you can put a jumpdrive or a memory card to it and it will show all of the pictures. you can rotate the pictures, delete them off of your memory card as you go, on the printer, you can turn the pictures black and white, sepia, antique, ect. you can change the brightness from the printer, crop it... all in all, excellent! i'd reccommend this to anyone :)
I got it a couple years back and the bag served very well for its purpose. I just changed because I couldn't fit my 11.6 inch screen laptop in it. It is also not well padded as compared to the expensive ones, specially the shoulder straps. But it comes with organizing panels to cater any need. I used to carry 2 flashes, 40D with 24-70mm lens on it. 70-200mm f4L. My Sony HDR-SR11 HDD camera with video light attached to it. And accessories and chargers.
Purchase 200 Jewel Cases - yes some are broken, but the other 95% are in good shape. Good pricing for quanity order. Will reorder again in year or so.
gracia por mandarme el cable a tienpo y a hora mi ps3 se bes mas lindo y a lo mejor la le compre mas cosa
I've used lots of these TDK jewel cases. They arrive nicely packed by Amazon and I've never received a broken one, unlike the situation with other sellers I've tried. None has broken in ordinary handling.Update 11/04-09 Just received a 50-pack box of TDK jewel cases from Amazon. Two were damaged. The shipment originated from Amazon.com Returns Center, Lexington, KY. The packing consisted of crushed paper, not the usual inflated rectangular plastic balloons. The name and address of the previous owner was also included, probably by mistake, so it is clear that this box was a returned item and was subjected to additional handling. These jewel cases are still a good buy, but it seems to me the Returns Center should be aware that this kind of product needs better inspection and packing.
In the price range of $400-500 you won't find many audiophile headphones that top the Sennheiser HD650. You will not regret pulling the trigger on these headphones. However, to get them to really shine you will need a headphone amplifier to drive these cans. My source is a Hifiman HM-601 and it can drive these cans decently well. Combine a good source with these cans along with some 24-bit FLAC files and you'll be in heaven. Also consider using an upgraded cable as well down the road (not cheap though). Lots of reviews out there, I can say the hype is real. It will be a while before I feel the need to upgrade.
It came with the stickers all peeling off. Used it for about a month and the item failed on me. Then the bad news, it blew the fuses in my car and all my electronics stopped working. Tried it on a friends car and I blew his fuses (car and person). Look for something else. Seems to be a common problem.UPDATE: Linksys replaced this product instantly. Works but a little worried it will fail again.UPDATE ON UPDATE: Died again...
I recently moved into an office without on-site Internet access. I had to walk over the another building (about 200 feet away) to use the local network. I was thinking about setting up a wireless bridge to extend the wifi signal to my office building. But thanks to the DIR-655 and its extended range, I don't need to. To my surprise, my laptop detected a wireless signal and could connect near my window. I set up a D-Link range extender in that window, the office now has wifi coverage. I'm getting throughput equal to about 80% of the company's T1 line speed.The DIR-655 is in another building, over 200 feet away, in a closed cabinet away from windows! The range of this router eliminated the need for additional hardware.Edit: After 30 days use, the DIR-655 still works as described above, but I need to add some qualifications. A wireless signal at such a long range is very vulnerable to interference. The DIR-655 attempts to search out a channel with the least interference, but this does not always work perfectly. Sometimes after a power flicker I lose the connection, until I enter the Setup utilities and change the channel number. Cordless phones that use 2.4 Ghz frequency are a likely culprit.As for any wireless router, the use of WEP or WPA security is recommended. The bigger the range, the more important it is.
battery last a long time, very useful and well designed product, anyone that sees me with it always asks about it.
After holding out for a PDA that I would be comfortable with I found the Casio PV-400PLUS. I'm glad I waited. It has all the features that I need; no, you can't surf the net and it isn't in color, but it doesn't cost 500 bucks either. My only (minor) complaint is the 3rd party software that is glitchy and not user friendly. After trying to figure it out I gave up because it really isn't terribly useful anyway. The Casio PC link software is all you really need anyway. A perfect little handheld unless you are a corporate attorney who really uses all the bells and whistles the big, heavy units have. PS, it uses cheap AA batteries that last a looong time.Neil Davis
This product makes downloading pictures and movies easy and quick. My DIL has a Nikon D70 with the compact flash, and this card reader was a gift to her. She is pleased with how fast the pictures load and it's ease of use. I would recommend this product to anyone who uses a compact flash for pictures.
I have Toshiba laptop with Vista. Originally when I plugged this in and waited for the drivers to install it didn't work. I was little miffed, and visited the companies website with little help (very lacking in information). I unplugged it and plugged it in again. It installed a second time, and THEN it worked. Functions fine after that, but I almost threw it away thinking it would not work.
The legs broke off the fifth time I used this tripod. The metal just sheared and broke. Even though I didn't pay much for it, it wasn't even worth that.
I've been a TiVo customer for several years now and know many people who have and love TiVo as I do. TiVo does need a phone line for initial set up which you can continue to use for updates, but it also operates flawlessly on your broadband internet connection to keep the software and TV listings up to date. You can schedule your favorite programs to record whenever they're on so you don't miss them if the networks air them on a different night. You can set wishlist keywords to record any shows related to any topic on television, you can stream pictures and music from your PC and also schedule recordings via the internet when you're away from home. You can pause and even rewind up to the last 30 minutes viewed of a live broadcast which makes the 30 second skip-back button on the remote great for your own instant replays. You can record many educational programs around the clock so your kids always have quality shows to watch during their TV time. And you can skip through all those annoying commercials. You will love this product.
I bought these about 4-5 months ago and used them for WoW/Vent. Sounded great, very clear mic and headphones. Not very flexible, and gave me headaches at first, but eventually broke in. First thing to break was the microphone swivel. It just died somehow and the mic flopped around. I had to secure it with a rubber band. About a month later the same side earpiece started cutting out because of a loose wire where the wire hits the earpiece. Logitech headphones didn't last as long as these did. These also sounded better and people said I sounded clearer on these. So they won't last forever, but what electronics these days do last?
This is a great product. After reading reviews I was a bit leary on quality of the product but all were not present it the two that I bought. Easy opening enclosure. If you know IDE drives they fit nicely and can be screwed down so no rattle. They are working perfectly on my SATA system. I have an 80 gig and a 750 gig and I can access everything on the drives.
This is a master of many batteries. When you get your next digital widget you will probably be able to use this charger as works with many brands and sizes. My only complaint is the instruction sheet. Print is far too small for me, but It is easy to figure out how to make it work. And it works at home or in your car. Very good value for the price.
I own about 4 of these. This is a better deal than a 30 dollar cable from best buy. It does the same thing a 40 dollar cable would. Trust me.
The thermaltake Lanbox lite is one of its kind. I love the removable motherboard tray which made my life easier on installing my components. It doesn't take too much space inside your house and it looks awesome too with the side panels being transparent. Also, the side panel has a grill which adds extra ventilation to keep your PC cool.Few things that you have to take note when going for this product:1) Make sure that your CPU heatsink is no more than 100mm in height. When I built my brother's PC with this case I chose a Cooler Master Vortex Plus CPU Cooler RR-VTPS-28PK-R1 which is only 59mm in height plus the radiator fins goes over my RAM sticks and provides cooling for them. My RAM sticks are Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2x4GB) Low profile heatsinks. If you choose a RAM sticks with a high profile heatsink, you will have to look for another CPU heatsink like the slimX3 by Thermaltake.2) If you can, spend extra on a modular power supply because it will make your building easier. I went with corsair's TX750M for this. But any PSU will do if you can't afford a modular one.3) The chassis will not fit in a video card longer than 10 inches. I have put a EVGA GTX 550 on my brother's build. I could have bought him a better GPU but you know... BUDGET... :PIf you want to know the full build of my brother's PC, scroll down for the parts so you can imagine how it will look like should you choose to build with this case.CPU: i3-2100K LGA 1155MoBo: Asus p8H61-M LE/CSM LGA 1155Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8 GB 1333Mhz DDR3 (4x4GB)Heatsink: Cooler Master Vortex Plus CPU Cooler RR-VTPS-28PK-R1PSU: Corsair TX750MGPU: EVGA GTX 550ti (Fermi) 2Gb 192-Bit GDDR5***EXTRA: Vantec SP-FC70-BL Spectrum System Fan Card with Dual Adjustable 70mm UV LED Fans (Blue) ***Blowing towards the GPU.Chassis: Thermaltake Lanbox Lite VF6000BWS MicroATX/ITX Gaming Cube PC Case (Black)Well that's all I guess.. I hope this review helps.Jan Meden V.
EXTREMELY WELL MADE.WILL NOT HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING ELSE.INCLUDES ALL KINDS OF HARDWARE.MAY HAVE TO USE SPANNER BOARD IF MOUNTING EXACTLY BETWEEN 16"WALL STUDS FOR ATTACHING BACKING PLATE.OTHER THAN THIS.A++++.
My headphones fell apart the first time I used them and I had to glue all the foam pieces back together. The sound quality was just okay, but I would spend more money next time and get a better quality headphone.
I've had to wear this headset for meetings at work over the past 6 months. While it sounds fine, the actual headset itself hurts after even a short period of use. I would attribute this to my wider than average head, but my co-workers with much thinner heads feel the same way. I am actually on Amazon at work typing this review because it is so bad that I would not want an employer to make the mistake of purchasing these.Now I'm off to order my own headset to replace this one. Also I broke one of these simply in the act of putting it on my head.
It's typical, but as I read through the user reviews it seems that most people who are reviewing don't even seem to own a Zune. I feel compelled to at least give anyone who is interested a fair review from someone who has owned a Zune for two weeks.The Good1. The screen is EXCELLENT. I have ripped some DVDs and had some home videos I have synched with my Zune. Video quality is outstanding and the screen size is very nice. I sat and watched the entire first season of the Office again on this small screen over Thanksgiving because the sound and video are so good.2. The sound quality is top of the line. I have owned too many mp3 players to count over the years (even an iPod, folks), and I never thought anyone would outdo iRiver. This device absolutely kicks iRiver. Full, rich sound quality. If you get the additional home A/V kick, you will find you can crank you stereo and not lose any sound quality.3. The Zune Marketplace is kinda cool. I did not think I would like it, but the idea of a subscription model has grown on me, and I just signed up to continue past the 14 day free trial. The music is easy to download, and quite frankly, every know (and many unknown) acts/albums are present. I have learned about new bands and have found that I am always up looking for something new to listen to. I normally buy at least 1-2 albums a month (either in CD or downloadable format), so the $14.99 a month is a good deal for me.4. The ability to share music is fun. I have a couple of friends who have a Zune, and it's cool to send music that you like to them and hear what they like. Works very well.5. The case is excellent. I can't believe it has taken so long for a company to come up with a case/shell for an mp3 player that will not smudge. It also is sturdy.What Could be Better1. I have bought online music from Walmart, MSN Music, and Yahoo. The files will not play on the Zune (Plays for Sure is not supported by the Zune device). I was initially ticked about this, but it took a few minutes to burn the files to CD and rip them back and they are now in my library as unprotected wma files. Now, it does not matter what player I moved to, there is no DRM on these files. It took Zune to kick me into doing this, but now I am free.2. Currently no video downloads on Zune Marketplace. This is a bummer since there is a great screen on the Zune. I hear that it is coming, though. For now, I have ripped several DVDs I own. As mentioned early, the quality on the video is top notch.3. While not really a huge issue, the Zune software is required to sync your device. I would really have liked to continue to use Media Player, but the Zune software is *very* close to Media Player in features and controls. I just use it now to play files on my PC.I had zero issues installing/using the software, and I am very happy with the Zunepass subscription model. All in all, this is an EXCELLENT first generation player. While iPods may continue to rule the market in the short-term, I really think this device has the potential to make a dent as new features are added. Just as everyone has a different taste in music, it seems everyone has a taste in players. I like the Zune and would recommend it to anyone in the market for a well built player with a nice screen.
I'm happy with this inexpensive amp. I had posted that the phono input did not work before, but then I switched the turntable's preamp off and it worked fine. If you're having troubles that way, I recommend doing that.
I've been using my Helix for over 2 years now. Biggest complaints:1) The reception has NEVER been good on this radio2) After giving up on decent radio reception, I decided to use it as an mp3/podcast player. That probably would have been ok, except that over the years as Napster has changed it's program, XM has done little or nothing (mostly nothing) to coordinate with Napster on the Helix/Napster interface. You can no longer use Napster to manage songlists. Napster has been as helpful as it can in suggesting work-arounds, but one technician finally told me that XM has done nothing to update its drivers in the Helix. I'm not technically proficient enough to know if that's the case or not, but that's what I've been told. I do know that if I had to do it all over again, I would NOT have bought this product.
great product, no installation required.It works perfect with my Pioneer Car Stereo. A good price for a good product with a fast delivery.
Using primarily as a studio flash meter and for church formals.Unit meters as expected for a $240 unit, so no applause for that.I like:- The retractable lumpishere (from dome, to flat). VERY useful.- Ability to show ambient/flash as a percentage. Useful.I HATE:That the unit requires two hands to operate. For every operation, youneed to hold down one of the functions buttons then scroll the wheelto change the value. This really stinks, since I'm usually holdingsomething else in my other hand. Another 'dip' switch, as Sekoniccalls them, should be added that allows the unit to be operated withone-hand (ie., automatically 'holds' certain function button while youtoggle).
Just have a look at the reviews. These speakers are awesome, & for the price, unbeatable. Great sound. I compliment them with a 10" 100W powered sub. Buying another pair for my bedroom.
no ide support for linux or any other os other than windows xp ... very sad this motherboard is really nice .. also it has very horrible ram support .. bios is kinda flimsy too
This is a budget DVD player that goes above and beyond the call of duty. The picture quality is good. The USB port is very useful for viewing pictures and home movies.
This iPod has to be the best MP3 player ever made. The sound quality is superb. Navigation is extreamly easy. The ultra thin profile is a brilliant. I keep it in an armband and can hardly tell that it's there most of the time. It's also nice to have the comfort of not having to worry about breaking a hard drive when working out. I had no problems transferring music over and had fun buying music from the iTunes store. The remodeled headphones that came with these are way more comfortable that the gen ones and don't fall out of your ears as easy. The rounded edges of the body of this Nano are even slightly more comfortable to hold.With all that being said, I'm having problems finding accessories to fit the gen 2 Nanos. That's the only problem I've had with it so far, if one would consider that a problem. I'll definately recomend this iPod to all my friends.
I'd just like to say if your thinking of buying an iPod Mini you should go ahead and do so. It's awesome! Every color is really cute and you can go to the apple website and they can engrave anything you want in the back to personalize it FOR FREE. When I got it I was amazed, it was absolutely gorgeus. It's very simple to use with amazing features!-It has four games (parachute, solitare, music quiz, brick) they are all fun and easy to play. Also, the music quiz is awesome! It quizes you on all of the songs you have, it's a good game to play when your bored.-Easy to read, to use, the dial is very simple, i figured how to work it in about a minute-The screen is the perfect size, easy to read and offers a beautiful bright backlight!-It also has: an alarm clock, calender, world clock, sleep timer, date and time clock.-You can store: notes, contact lists, and to do lists.-You can easily look through your entire collection in alphabetical order.-You can choose to shuffle by: songs, composers, albums, artists ect.-Play and store audio books to.What your iPod comes with:It comes with a simple Getting Started booklet it tells you everything you need to know to get started. A USB cable which is used to charge your iPod right from the computer, and transfers all your music. It also comes with nice headphones with two sets of black pads for them, a nice belt clip (great for working out!!!!) and iTunes software.About iTunes:iTunes is a very simple program. It is really i mean REALLY fast at transfering your music. It easily organizes my entire music collection. I can simple create playlists which go right on your iPod. It comes with a awesome music store to.(Note: iPod only works with iTunes and you do not need a mac, you can use a PC)--------------------------------------------------------------This is a awesome mp3 player!
Purchased this item in the hopes of extending the range of my, NON-Linksys, wireless modem. The setup instructions "assume" that one has a Linksys modem, but does not make this obvious when purchasing. The setup instructions DO NOT work if one does not have the Linksys modem.I am not an IT guy, and don't want to be one; I want to use the computer as a tool, and I hate wasting time setting the thing up. I've gone to forum sites that have suggestions, but they talk in "computer" language so I haven't finished learning that yet so that I can hopefully then hook the item up!In summary if you are not software/computer savvy, and you don't have a linksys modem, DO NOT purchase this.
This was so easy to set up, my totally non-tech spouse did it in less than 5 minutes. Priced right, does a great job and super easy application.The perfect product!
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Very well designed product but functionality is not up to the mark. Transmitter turns off too quickly when audio level within a song gets low even if the volume level on MP3 player is set to full volume. FM transmitter is weak. Transmitting on regular frequencies is not worth trying (unless there are few stations in your area); turning on the international mode helps use the 87.7 frequency. I would not recommend this product.
holy moley. this thing is amazing. i have the white 2008 macbook, and this thing fits perfectly. i've tried a few other keyboard protectors, and they were either very sticky/tacky in texture, ill fitting, flimsy, or unable to stay in place. also, the majority of these products were ugly and cheap looking.this jimmy is very attractive against the gold, and fits seamlessly. it looks like i painted my keyboard! it's easy to put on, as the key slots are super defined and well matched. the texture is almost silky, but it doesn't slide around.i love this product very very much! i would have it just for the look even if it wasn't a great investment for the protection of my computer.
It isn't often that a product arrives before I expect it and actually works. My iPod had major scratches making it very hard to see pictures or video. After three 15 minute sessions with iDrops, I can see the pictures, not the scratches. I'm a believer.
An excellent product. I was looking for the best way to hook an ipod up to my Subaru Forrester. Unfortunately it has no aux in and none of the ipod adapters that allow control through the radio are made for this model car's factory radio. This is the best solution short of a new radio. Combining this product with theTuneflex Aux Play Ipod In The Carresults in the ipod sitting in easy reach (about where your radio is), charging from the car, and playing through the radio with excellent sound.The only difficulty in installation is wrestling your radio out, but this product makes all the connections extremely easy. I did not experience any of the hissing or buzzing which others have had. If you experience this, it is likely due to a ground loop, and that can be fixed.
This is a decently built posing stool for half the price of those other uncomfortable "professional" level posing stools.
No problems whatsoever. I've been using it about a month now. The capacity is at least as much as the original, if not a little more. The battery indicator in my Thinkpad R50 works just as well and as accurately as before.
This cable comes up first in Amazon search results for "Gamecube Component Cable" amoungst other Gamecube video cables, so I ordered it...Only to find out this is for PS2!I'm sure this is a high quality cable, but why was it listed for Gamecube!?I'm very unpleased.
If you aren't into having your network equipment look good (this product runs circa 1983 in design), the network hub works well and provides all the functionality you need for an at home network with shared broadband access. However, the documentation pretty much stinks if you hit any glitch. Also, all of the screenshots were for Win 98, not 2000 which is very different. I am not a &quot;network guy&quot; but reasonably tech savvy and couldn't make the network work on my own (I have @home which is problematic for this product). Essentially, the tech guy at D-Link told me I had to uninstall all of the @home software to make this work and that finally did it. I might try Linksys if I had to do it over.
I was so skeptical when I read the reviews of the Skype phone USB. I did not choose D-Link in the first time when I was looking for the USB Skype phone. I intended to buy Vosky. However, many users complain about the Vosky because the Vosky USB Skype phone is always dropping the calls after users upgrade skype or windows SP2. Finally, I chose D-Link Skype usb when I saw a users said that he could use Skype on SP3 with downloading the software from D-Link, not from old software in the small CD (enclosed in the box).The installation is just a little bit of confused. Just install two times, then the computer can recieve the USB Skype phone.It works great. I use it all today and I never see any drop call. The quality of calls depends on your internet speed. My DSL speed are 1667kbps for down and 420kbps for up. The quality of calls are nice. So clearly. I use D-link Skype usb with Skype version 3.8.0.139. This product is compatible with my new phone Panasonic 5.8 Ghz KX-TGA430B. Nice!
Popped in 2 of these memory boards to double my capacity. The operating system automatically recognized them when I booted after installing them.The only thing to watch out for is static electricity when doing the install. You can purchase a device at Radio Shack for a few dollars that will protect your PC from that danger.Fast delivery!
Hi There -I had serious problems with the stuck battery, but my concentrated and careful friend figured it out.Facing the back of the camera, stick a pen or a knife or scissors or a key into the bottom left corner, in order to catch the groove or indentation on the battery there. Get it well lodged into the groove, so it has leverage. Then push the top of the battery INTO the camera, so the the top is being pushed upat an angle. Pull a little on the bottom with whatever tool you're using. Go back and forth between pushing the top and pulling the bottom.Same principal as chinese finger cuffs! you go the opposite of the natural instinct.Blessings,Jason
I was able to pack away my stereo system after hooking up this set. The music is accurate. For example, I was able to clearly distinguish the bass drum from the stand up bass without any trouble (The CD I used was Apostolic Polyphony). That is pretty rare for a bass reflex system. Prepare to be surprised.
When we first installed the Leapfrog, in the back room, we didn't have the PC turned on, and the TV received great sound and picture from the front room via the Leapfrog. Soon after, ON went the PC, causing some TV static and picture problems. The KILLER was when either the wireless mouse, or wireless keyboard was touched. The static and picture distortion made it impossible to watch TV, via the Leapfrog. So...... for that TV, we'll just stay with watching local channels via our HD Indoor Antenna. We're keeping the Leapfrog because, it's kinda nice to have the option to watch Direct TV where ever we want, anyplace inside or outside of our home.
I bought this thinking it would work on my Coolpix 5000, but it appears to be intended solely for the 775 (I think that's the number). Seems like a nice device, might be worth many stars, but it just doesn't fit a 5000.
Fit perfectly and has been working well for over a month now. I recommend this product if you are installing an aftermarket radio in your vehicle.
Nice 8gig camera card. Holds a lot of photos to take to CVS and get developed. Good price for the product.
Seemed like a great deal to combine all my storage and transfer rates were great at first. Then it started rapidly overheating. Apparently this is a problem with the whole series. It stops recognizing your computer and you risk losing all your data. If you crack the case to try to get it back you void the warrenty. Buy something a little bit pricier that is more secure. I wish i did.
I could not get this to properly fit in a 2002 Dodge Ram Van. The instructions made no sense, telling you to cut off the very tabs you would need to mount it. With a Pioneer deck mounted, it would not fit the dash opening unless you cut off the pocket. Very poor documentation.
Very user friendly, Easy to program and very easy to read. Did not care for the autos you could use instead of the directional arrow. I found them too large...I prefer the plain old arrow.
Just received the case for my Olympus E 10 and it fits like a glove. I still use a larger camera case but I felt that I needed a more protection for this expensive camera. The case allows for the camera strap to be used while the case is fully protecting the camera. A must for your field work. It also is equipped with a loop on the bottom so that you can cary it on you belt or fanny pack. The leather is beautiful and displays the Olympus name.
I ordered the least expensive battery from one of the sub-vendors listed for this product. It came with the same tools, but no sign of the word "Sonnet" on the battery (looks to me like a fairly generic product regardless of the label) and no CD-Rom disc with instructions as advertised. This would have been unfortunate were it not for the ready availability of tutorials on the internet.I came to the project with trepidation after reading the experiences and warnings of others. Moreover, the microscopic printed directions that came with the battery say (quote): "This is NOT an easy process. Expect to fail repeatedly." They go on to warn you against cutting yourself while re-sharpening the tools, which are sure to break!Nonsense. This is an easier, quicker install than adding memory to a Macbook. I found two different instructions on the internet: A. the video on youtube takes a detailed, thorough approach, requiring you to disconnect the ribbon wire to the iPod's input and to unscrew the circuit board in order to route the battery wires underneath it--as is the case with the original; B. the free video tutorial supplied by a prominent iPod repair place and supplier omitted both the disconnect of the input ribbon wire and the unscrewing of the circuit board (it was sufficient to pack down the extra wire carefully on top of the board).As for opening the device, it was surprisingly easy, almost shockingly so after previous testimony. The smaller of the 2 tools broke immediately, but the broader one just as quickly found an opening and pried up one side, which means you're home. It snapped back into place and is as tight as it was when new. I incidentally decided to follow the quicker, 2nd set of instructions.The iPod logo showed on my screen, so my installation proved out perfectly, but that wasn't the problem. After much searching I discovered that 1. I needed to use a Firewire connection for my iPod; 2. I needed go into "Disk Mode" in order to install an updated system and do a "Restore." Now it's back to like-new condition. Could have been worse. I spent less than $20 and learned something.
This Picture Card is an excellent choice for Olympus Cameras. If you're going to get a picture card, you may as well get a 512MB and it's an excellent deal for the money!
Order and got it quick. Use it and it work good. For a mercedes auto. works well with all cassette players
I'm completely disappointed of buying this product. I saw it really cheap and I took the risk and turned out that it was a bad product. You could still use it if you are going to transfer images on white T-shirts, but if your looking for good quality transfer paper do not buy this one. This has a clear background, which means that if you try to transfer the image to a color T-shirt, you won't be able to see it (you will only see a Dark shape). However, If you don't mind to transfer your image on a white T-shirt and your image to come out a little rough, go right ahead and buy it. At least it took me out of a problem.
The best bargin I have every bough,clean, smooth focus.
Not much good to say about this camera. Complained to customer service with no resolution.Awkward styling.Eats batteriesCamera dock dosen't charge batteries.Software lacking in features.Don't buy it!
I will give you a short one.Palm Z22 Handheld was given to me as a present.First I was skeptical, but after I started to use it, I am very pleased.It is very useful. And it is very easy to use.Saves time. Helps you to get organized.And all other good staff that is needed for a person on a run.Thanks
I found the camera very easy to operate, it takes very good quality of photos. I found the booklet and software that came along with the camera to be very helpful and easy to understand. A particular asset to this camera is the autoshot down mode. This is an absolutely good buy.
I was really impress with the design and the toughnest! I would recomment this item for purchase, the price is worth it!!
Other reviews mentioned problems with cases breaking. I've had ZERO problem with these breaking when taking them apart to insert artwork. Buyers should be aware that the plastic is a little thinner than the jewel cases most CDs come in, but I'm pleased -- especially for the price.
I JUST received this camera yesterday, and have had very little time to play with it.However, since there were no reviews here, I decided to share my first impressions to help others.I choose this camera because of its small size, 10 megapixels, and large viewing screen.The battery came partially charged. I also had ordered a 4-gig card to go in the camera, so I was ready to go.The camera turns on almost instantly. It turns off just as quickly.I was able to figure out most of the basic features of the camera right away. It is all pretty intuitive, and the large, sharp touch screen works well.I took pictures indoors and out. I tried the flash and the optical zoom and they worked fine.I was easily able to take movies with it. They are in the mpeg format that the PC windows media player handles. It seems that in high quality 640 my 4-gig card can hold one hour of movie, and in the lower 640 quality it can hold three hours. I base that on the countdown indicator that shows up on the screen when in movie mode.There is an attachment that hooks the camera up to a TV and the pictures and movies play FROM THE CAMERA in great definition on the TV. The movie sound when played on the camera is a little tinny because of the small speaker, but when played from the camera on the TV, the sound on the TV speaker was loud and clear!I hooked the camera up to my computer without using the additional software, and was able to copy pictures and videos from the camera to the PC and back to the camera. The resolution was perfect and everything worked well.The quality of the photos in ten megapixels is super, as is the quality of high quality movies.. the lower quality movie isn't that bad, but it is noticeable.That is all I have done so far. I am VERY pleased with the camera, and my fianc&eacute;e thinks my choice was brilliant.I will come back with more as I play with it.((I have had the camera for one year now. It is really a great camera. The pictures are perfect almost everytime. The touch screen controls are easy to understand and use, and I carry the camera with me everywhere I go. I have a 30 inch apple monitor and the pictures look PERFECT in high resolution as my wallpaper. I even took a picture of an accident with it that the local paper used for the article! So far, I am very pleased.))(((I just purchased some more toys for the house and thought I would share how they are working with the camera. We now have a PS3 and a 73'' DLP television. I can stream the camera photos from my office PC through wifi to the PS3 hooked up to the DLP. The movies taken with the camera are ok that big, but the 10 megapixal photos are FANTASTIC at 73'' and you can even zoom in more! WOW)))
Outstanding product. Be aware that the lens hood interferes with the built in pop up flash. You will find a dark area in your photos as the hood blocks a small amount of the area from being illuminated by the flash. There are no issues without the flash.
I purchased a BEFW11S4 from Amazon/LinkSys on November 18th and the wireless portion has never worked (I also purchased a wireless CF, and wirless PC card). I thought that I just couldn't figure out the proper configuration until I finally got a hold of LinkSys technical support this weekend and they walked me through numerous setting changes. In the end they told me that I need to get a new BEFW11S4....
Product works as intended and great price, but really pi$$es me off when you get a brown box recycled item after you order a "Original HP LaserJet 27X Black Print Cartridge in Retail Packaging - Dual Pack" and the pretty HP box is shown in the ad.So far so good, no problems with product itself yet. Been using it for about 6 months now, very low duty cycle, so I have toner for a while.So.... what's the deal with all this?
I purchased this to replace the charger that came with my Nikon D50. Price was great. Works perfect and I love that it also charges in the car!
The XP-P7260c, is great. It comes with everything to play in your car (if you have a cassette deck), and yes a AC/DC adapter for the home. The only thing i dont really like is the vol knob is a little too small to turn, which makes it hard to reach. Other wise, it will never skipp (48sec anti-shock) and a deep bass! The remote is small but handy. Definatly recommend you buy this!!
I couldn't get my 2 year old to try headphones on but she loves these. The only negative I have is they look really stupid if you as an adult wear them to watch a movie...
I was really excited to see these HD600s at $210, so much so that I didn't notice the "Reconditioned" part. Oh well.. aside from the a UPC sticker on the product's box with a "REFURBISHED" label on it, I can't tell these apart from new. These headphones are everything that the new ones are, which is to say that they're fantastic. They look good, are lightweight and amazingly comfortable, and above all, they sound awesome--worth every penny.
Delivered as described and worked flawlessly. Good value and will buy again. its nice to be able to find ribbons and parts for outclassed systems that still serve a unseful purpose.
I am using this in a Nikon D40 and take several hundred pictures at a time. I cannot slow this card down! GREAT value and GREAT product.
I bought the SD800-IS to replace my Kodak 6.1 MP camera, and I can tell you I wish I'd stuck with the Kodak. I was so confident the Canon would be better I shipped my Kodak to a friend of mine who had an older 2MP camera, so now it's gone.My main complaint against the Canon is inferior detail, and noise. My Kodak was rated at 230 pixels per inch and the Canon is only 180 ppi. The Canon may have 1 MP more than the Kodak but the detail is less because the ppi is lower. There also appears to be more noise at all ISO levels. Maybe as I fiddle with the settings it will improve things, but until then I have to say I am disappointed.It would thrill me to find out these problems can be corrected by adjusting the settings, but I'm not optimistic. If anyone has any advice or can direct me to a website that can help it would be greatly appreciated.
I've had the wireless intellimouse explorer for about 2 years now and I love it to death. The middle button on my original one just wore out, so I needed a new one. I got the tilt wheel one and it's great except for one thing.I don't like where the little optical eye thing is located. It's located off to the side, rather than the center and it affects my maneuverability with the mouse. As I move the mouse to where I need to click, I'll rotate it as well as move it. The new location for the eye affects this very much. Now, when I rotate the mouse, they eye is at the anchor point and so the pointer doesn't move.This problem might prompt me to return the mouse, if I can.
This LCD is the perfect combination of price, performance and design. I don't have any complaint to report. It is so bright that you have to keep it at less than 50%. The colors are rich and saturated, the contrast is amazing for an Lcd. Movies and games run smooth with no ghosting at all. The built in power supply is a plus. the base is small and steady. The control bottons are the only negative that I can complain about, just because they are located at the bottom edge of the screen and the letters are written in black wich makes them hard to read or see. But once you get used to it you now exactly where to toch. I highly recommend this product.
* Please note that this review is for the black version of this product, which should essentialy be the same thing. As such, I have also posted this review under the listing for the black version of the product.I must confess...after I ordered this, I wondered if I should have just invested in a less expensive CRT, especially since I play a lot of computer games, and LCD's traditionally haven't had the best reputation for gaming, due mostly to technical limitations causing "ghosting" - sort of a temporary after-image. Once this thing arrived and I plugged it in, however, any such notion vanished from my mind.Bear in mind that I have not had a lot of experience with LCD monitors, as I'm sure most people haven't. I did a bit of research on various sites, including this one. I had it whittled down to a few different choices and I still wasn't entirely sure which monitor I wanted to get. The swing vote came when I stumbled across CNET's recent pick (January) as this as their number one buy for a 15 inch LCD.The image is bright, it's crisp, and I can see textures that I never even knew were there on my old CRT. I have not one problem gaming with this. I have been playing Warcraft 3, Thief 2, and other games with this thing and they are running smoothly and better than I have ever seen them before. Actually, I should say that at fist, I thought I noticed a slight "ghosting" in Warcraft 3, but I see no such thing now, so make of that what you will; perhaps it was a case of seeing what you expect to see or something. Anyway, I have absolutely no problem playing Serious Sam: The Second Encounter, a somewhat obscure but good first-person shooter, and I notice no ghosting or anything of the sort. You can actually see extremely well in Thief 2, which is saying something since the game is quite dark by design. (I actually had problems with this darkness on my old Compaq CRT.)Some people have said that text does not show up right or something to that effect. My best guess is that they do not have either the monitor or their computer's display settings set to the native resolution of 1024 x 768, because the text on mine is clearer than I would have ever hoped for, and causes less eye strain than on just about any CRT in my experience. There is also software included to help get the color settings just right.You do need to have it adjusted to the proper angle in order to have uniform brightness from the top to the bottom of the screen, but I don't see why this should be a problem. Unless you are getting a monitor to watch DVD's on from your couch, you probably do not need a bigger LCD than this. I would even say that any bigger might be too much, unless you are planning on mounting it on a wall or something. Keep in mind that the 15 inches is the actual (diagonal) size of the viewing area, whereas when sizes are used to describe CRT's, the viewing area is less than the stated size...don't ask me why; that's just the way it is. So, if you want to know how big the screen is, get out a tape measurer and measure out 15". That is the distance from the top-left corner of the display area to the bottom-right. That is just the display area - NOT the whole monitor, which is actually slightly bigger. It's probably bigger than you would have thought.It even comes with a 3 year warranty on parts and labor. Some other companies' warranties, such as NEC's (according to some of the reviews I have read), allow for so many "dead pixels". To the best of my knowledge, Samsung has no such "gotcha" policy.All in all, I would say this is a great buy if you are in the market for a new monitor and want to jump into the twenty-first century. CRT's are still cheaper though, so it really depends on how much you want to spend.
Samsung makes a great product in this 12" system,although the system does not display all four pictures at once, it can be set to different dwell times per camera.IT will manually go from camera to camera stopping to get acloser look when needed. The audio is an excellent asset.Many times it is the sound not the pict5ure that raws my attention to something amiss.This system has already kept me from being ripped off. I over heard a "door to door" salesman tell his buddy that if no one answered that they should steal my "expensive porch furniture" for their use, they were extremely surprised when they herd a voice coming from the camera behind them,telling them, that stealing from me would be a big mistake.They apologized profusely and begged me "not to call the cops" I told them all their conversation was recorded as was the video. They left with heads hung low worried to death. I never had to even open the door. the camera was placed in an out of the way spot covering the door and porch. they never new i wasn't recording them. EVEN THOUGH THIS SYSTEM CAN BE SET UP TO RECORD ON VCR! this is a well made system works well even in streetlight. enough to see your cars safely without going out side. best buy for the money.
Frequency range is pretty good on these headphones, and they have a much better bass response than most open air type headphones. BUT, the amount of noise/static you have to put up with in order to listen to anything is nothing short of astonishing. Even after adjusting the headphones to eliminate the noise, just the slightest nod of your head will generate a pop/hiss/crackle that makes you wonder just what you spent your money for. Add to this the incredibly strange volume control problems as the volume significantly decreases over the course of playing a single CD. (This is not a charging issue. If you start playing a CD on the first track, but select another track to play, the volume will drop by more than 75% between the tracks--EVEN IF YOU'VE ONLY BEEN USING THE HEADPHONES FOR A FEW SECONDS.) I chose to return these and have to rate them as ultra-[garbage]. I'm only giving these one star because I can't give them a ZERO.
Why spend $50 retail on a cable when you can get it here for cheap. I see no difference in quality of picture compared with the ones sold in stores. Durability also seems strong as the cable is fairly thick. You'd be stupid to not buy your HDMI cables here
I bought this Magellan 3000T and took it still in the box on a vacation to Melbourne Fl. I read the directions on the plane and it seened very easy to set up. So I go and set it up in my rental car. I take out the power cord and it doesn't look right. The side of the plug that goes into the magellan isn't a round shape like it should be. It was shaped like a trapezoid like the end on the cable that goes from the USB of a computer to the Magellan. I accidently plugged it into the USB port on the Magellan. I'm lucky I didn't fry the thing. Well I called the Magellan customer service and I spoke to someone from another country (outsourcing) that had an accent that was hard to understand. I explained that the box came with the wrong charger. The representitive had a hard time believing me. I read the serial number from the charger cord to her and she placed me on hold. She confirmed that I received the wrong cord. She said she would UPS it to me and I would receive it in 5-7 business days. I explained to her that I was on vacation and needed to use it now and wanted it overnighted to me. She refused. After getting rather firm with her (to put it nicely), she put me on hold again. She returned after about 3 minutes and said she would send it UPS 2 day to my hotel. I agreed that that would be OK. Well that was on Tuesday and on Friday it still was not there. I checked out of the hotel on Monday and called customer service as soon as I got home. She gave me a tracking number which indicated that it was delivered on Friday. I told her that the hotel sais they never received it. I called the hotel again and they checked again and said that they don't have it. Well Magellan customer service tells me I sould track it down with UPS. I told her to go track it down herself and that it would be easier for me to return the Magellan to the place I bought it. That is just purely bad customer service. I had to lug this thing back and forth and couldn't even use it. I also got lost driving to Disney and drove 40 minutes out of my way. I am completely fed up with magellan. I only gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because maybe it would of worked well if I could have turned it on, but i'll never know.Well I ordered a tip for my Igo to charge the Magellan and it works fine. For the price I paid ($250) I'll overlook my frustation and say that is pretty nifty, if you don't mind paying an extra few bucks for a charger. The first time I tried to update the software the program locked up. Second time was a charm.I see others complain about it not being able to play music and function as a GPS at the same time, who cares. I bought this so I won't get lost. I have an IPOD to listen to music. Why are people so hung up on electronics being multi functional.
Many other good reviews already exist about this book. All I wanted to say was that I feel terrible about only being able to give this book 5 stars. I have been rating other fantasy novels that I liked at 3-4 stars, and this book is ten times better than any of them. I liked the Miles Vorkosigan series, but this book has catapulted me to a new level of Lois M Bujold worship.The King is dead, long live Bujold!
DOES *NOT* PLAY CD'S WITH MP3 FILES...which is the only reason I purchased it. Don't know if it's a decent little radio or not. But I *do* know it does not match its description!
the "hidden speakers," i found out after buying this tv, are famously lousy...DON'T BUY THIS TV...
I don't print on them, but was looking for Taiyos with a white surface to write on without all of the manufacturer's peinting getting in the way. Perfect so far.
I purchased these after reading all the other reviews. I am certain that these are quality in ears but my ear canals are so small, none of the tips will work. I am going to have them fitted with custom moldings soon and that should make a big difference. Other than that, the packaging, overall sound from what I can gather and the case is all very cool.
Here are the pros and cons of this digital camera:Pros:*Low price*Multifunctional (MP3, video, pictures, sound recorder)*Works good with sunlight on outdoor enviroments*Videos are also really good if taken on outdoor enviroments*Has an MP3 player so you can play your favorite music*Can connect to your TV to play the videos or pictures*Somewhat easy to useCons:*NO FLASH!*Completely useless indoors if room is not well lit or during the night*Only comes with a 32Mb memory... enough for 54 pictures at max resolution or about 6 min of video*If using as an MP3 player or if you plan on taking a lot of videos you should consider getting a larger memory (at least 256Mb)*Picture quality is not bad... but worse than most high quality digital camerasI would give it 4 stars if it had a flash... but since it doesn't I give it 3 stars! My conclusion... If you are not an MP3 fan or if you plan on taking lots of pics by night, consider spending a bit more and get another cam that has a flash and offers a higher resolution. If you are short on cash and don't plan on taking a lot of pictures by night then consider getting this cam.
I have used a $4000 Agfa and I don't see much difference. You might see a difference in scanning negatives, but prints and other normal sized material come out great on the Epson.Plus, the epson is at least 4-5 times faster than any scanner I've used! A 300 dpi 42bit color photo scan on the epson only takes about 10-15 seconds max, and that's start to final display.I don't know about all the different software interfaces and programs, but the minimum TWAIN 5 driver installed on my Mac os9 dual G4 450 running Photoshop 6.0 runs flawlessly.So if you're a Mac user looking for no-hassle, high-quality, fast scans, at a low price--get the 1240u!I'll have to try it on my win2000 machine and get another opinion posted.
I bought this to replace a Harmony 676 remote which had some buttons that had stopped working. This remote is a definite improvement. The backlight automatically turns on when you move the remote which is a great feature. Also, the rechargable battery is a big plus and the keys seem to give you a more precise feel when you press them than the rubber keys on my old remote.
If your thinking of getting one of these to become a wanna be Ham operator with out a License, don't waste your money! Most Hams don't hang around 10 Meters and if you do find one he's not going to talk to you without a legal call sign and will most likely just report you if in doubt. This radio is designed to skirt past the laws by being modifiable to get over the Legal Power limits and out of the Legal bands and anyone posting a two page document to tell you otherwise is just Lawyering up the situation.The terrible value part is that you can take your Technician exam with only a few hours of studying and become a real Ham operator and then buy a Real Ham Radio that does 10 times as much as this radio for the same price! And the big bonus is that Ham Operators will talk to you and you will have access to Bands that work year round like 80M, 40M and 20 Meters as well as 10M in a legal way
Nothing fancy but it works just great. I'd buy another one, no problem.
This camera is awesome using compact flash cards for film up to 64 meg 1280 X 1400 Resolution in high res mode and will hold 5 high res pics on internal memory without the extra memory this camera is an awesome value at an awesome price I would suggest buy it quickThe photos are great and the software allows for putting several different pics per sheet just like going to any photo studio.Great features and an awesome priceBUY NOW
I bought a MR814v2 for $... after rebate. It works great so far.I strongly suggest update the firmwire to version 5.01It fixes some bugs I encountered with the original firmwire5.0And be careful to download the firmwire for MR814v2, not forMR814
This labeling tape is pretty good, and it is darn near impossible to screw it up: drop it into the label machine, type up your label(s), have it print, then peel off the backing and apply. I actually love these labels vs. what I have used in the past as it is truly a print, peel, and stick type of label with no mess and crisp, professional-looking fonts. This tape is also much better than the tape that originally came with the machine as this tape is much longer and will last for a lot more labels.To top everything else off as I type this review, I saved a little over $6 as the price I paid on Amazon was $13.59 vs. $19.99 for the same exact roll at the Office Depot down the street.
Purchased to replace factory antenna due to having broke it myself. Receives a much better signal than the original antenna.
The cases are good quality and make it easy to add wrap-around cover artwork (or just a basic page describing what is inside), but they are not "slim" -- the width is more appropriate for a two- or three-DVD case. Not a fatal flaw, just be aware there are cases out there that take up less shelf space. Can't beat the price, though!
It was showing a demo DVD in progressive scan mode and some basic analog cable signals. I bought it because it was in my price range and it had what appeared to be the best picture among the other cheapy plasmas on display and it did not have the visible integrated speakers. I wanted a very clean and simple look and did not want the extra bulk of integrated speakers. I do wish they had added some wire guides or something as it is difficult to hide the cables coming down from the back. The remote also appears rather weak and flimsy, it was probably meant to be replaced by a Universal remote.It took me a few days of tuning before I finally got the picture to my liking. I tested with some anamorphic DVDs and initially the image was sub par, decent contrast between darks and lights, but blacks appeared to be washed out with no detail and quite a bit of contour banding. The lights were still very nice. This was using 480i and S-Video from a standard DVD player. I then switched to a component cables and turned on progressive scanImage quality improved, with bright colors details standing out vividly. I tested with Moulan Rouge and Hero (the Jet-Li original DVD Chinese release) both have some spectacular complex scenes... Both looked very good but I still thought the darker shades still lacked a lot of detail. On a hunch I bought some really expensive true 75ohm components cables... and bingo, suddenly darks came alive. I tested with Matrix and Heat, both containing a lot of dark scenes... though the blacks are still not up to the quality of Panasonic's Real Black Drive system. It was very acceptable to me.Contrast ratio is stated at 1000:1, Compared to Panasonic's claimed 4000:1 it is noticeably dimmer. If I had a little more money I would have bought the Panasonic EDTV equivalent. But the Sylvania branded Funai Plasma is still a decent plasma definitely better than the AKAI, Daewoo, Gateway models I looked at. If you have the extra $500-$1000 dollars go with the Panasonic, JVC or Mitsubishi EDTV, but if your budget constrained, this plasma, with the proper set up, will provide decently.I can't comment on it's performance with HDTV signals, but HDTV looks good on almost everything.
The cable has allowed my nearly 20-year old HP LaserJet 4MP to accompany me into the latest generation of my personal computer. The instructions, for setting up the printer, that came with the cable were excellent.
When I plug in my iPod to charge and listen at work, it sends electric shocks to my brain. and when im listening on the go the left and right sides fade in and out as the jack moves around, probably because its not goldplated.
Didn't work when I received it... contacted the seller but no response.Filed a claim for a refund. Seller never made any contact to try and resolve the issue.
OK so lets put aside the fact that this lens will cause aberration and barrel distortion at 17mm-24mm. With that said this lens is a great replacement for the 18-55 kit lens. Pretty much don't shoot under 50mm and if you do...shoot at f/8 or higher. I had not noticed till recently that edge sharpness on this lens is horrible at 17mm, there is maybe 5% coverage from center that is in perfect focus and then the rest of the image is out of focus.Since the barrel doesn't rotate CPL filters are great on this lens. The image stabilization is handy since this lens is slow, but it focuses fast.If you plan to use this lens indoors i would advise getting an external flash. Two reasons 1) if you get the hood for this lens the flash is blocked a bit at 17mm, 2) this lens is very slow f/5.6 indoors for a birthday party or other social even and you wont be getting the shots you want.for those of you reading this wondering if its a good pro lens...no, its not professional quality, but its cheap and works. if you want a pro lens got for the 15-85mm or 17-40mm. Although they are not much faster they will give you better results.
I absolutely love this product! Easy to use. I use it all the time and I have had no problems. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive fm transmitter to use with your iPOD. I researched similar items and this seems to be not only the best buy in terms of price (others were much more expensive and did not include a car charger) but also the best product out of those available.
5 star nikon quality!! optics,focus,case,strap, even the lens covers. if this is the size you,re looking for, buy it!!
This carrying case was just the ticket for storing my StreetPilot when not in use. It carries the GPS unit, power cable and suction cup mount very nicely. I liked this case some much, I bought one for my daughter as well.
I bought this item for mounting my Magellan Road Mate 3030 GPS to my motorcycle. It does not fit without modification. The adapter for the handlebar fits fine using one of the rubber pieces that came with it, but the adapter side that supposedly fits the GPS is very different than what is needed for this particular GPS. The ad did not mention about an additional adapter that could be needed.I ended up removing the part of the adapter that supposedly would fit the GPS and using half of the dash mounting adapter that came with the GPS. The pivoting ball on this adapter is slightly bigger than the one with the dash mounting adapter, so it cannot be tighten solidly. It is enough to sustain the motorcycle vibration-it won't fall-but it moves when pressing/touching the screen to navigate through the GPS menus.Overall, it is usable, but I wish it would fit better.
this lens works well with any new Nikon DSLR that I have, d50 and recently, d80. it's tricky to use it because on a dx sensor, this lens is more like a +-75mm, and so the angle is quite narrow, and you might find yourself stepping back further to compose (don't forget to look behind your shoulder while you're at it). I'd recommend shorter lens such as 35mm f2/D for a Nikon DSLR, or the versatile 18-70mm f3.5/4.5 AF-S but at this price the 50mm is hard to pass by.the lens fit quite nicely, although there'll be some space showing the white metal of the lens mount, which is understandable because this lens design is as old as me probably, but keep it out of dust, and you'll be fine (the DX lens series from NIKON and their better priced-better performance counterparts have a rubber edging near the mount, thus covering the mount perfectly). in any case, this lens is a good one to carry around night projects. and at under $150, it's a bargain that's always gonna be there.
Worked very well, set up was little difficult as D-Link tech support was very poor and I had to figure out the problem when installing. otherwise, works great with no problem.
This is kinda old technology now, as it's a grey-scale screen and new models are available in color.But if you're willing to accept the screen, it's a FANTASTIC remote.One device can control multiple TVs, VCRs, DVDs, LDs, Receivers, Cable Boxes and pretty much anything that's remote-control.And since you can make it do whatever you want, you can set up a one-touch sequence; Turn on TV, Cable Box, Receiver/AMP and dim the lights...Any combination of commands for any combination of devices...one touch.Great for kids who use sophisticated AV Systems and may not otherwise figure it out.Mine is set up with One Touch turns EVERYTHING on. If I want to switch to DVD, VCR, COmputer, Nintendo Wii, or other games, once again, ONE BUTTON makes all the configuration changes needed.Simple and effective.If you're thinking Harmony or one of the others, it's probably because you can see and touch them at your local BestBuy. They don't carry the Pronto because, out of the box, it doesn't do anything. You need to program it. Simple programming just "learns" from your existing remotes.But from that point, you can go anywhere with it.Not completely sold? Get a TSU3000 or 3500. Love the idea and have a few hundred extra on-hand? Get one of the color models...works the same witrh a prettier screen.
This is AWESOME!!! Thanks to the seller. I purchased this PS2 game screen for myself so i can watch DVD movies,play video games etc.
The cords are long enough and it is easy to hear well with them. Staff seems to like them and they wipe clean with an alcohol wipe
Excellant way to control outside X10 devices. This kit is actually cheaper than purchasing the outside modules seperately if you can find them.
HP Pavilion a350nMy old Power supply went bad with a green flashing light, i noticed the fans weren't spinning so obviously it was time for a replacement.It was pretty much the same exact replica just different brand. Works easy install It fit perfectly.Now lets just see how long it last
I purchased this product and mounted in a 2006 Audi A4 in conjunction with AVIC z1 head unit. I have nothing overly positive to say about the product. It's not a bad product, and I didn't have any problems with it. But why is it $200? In retrospect I think your money would be better spent on the $25 cameras, as the ND-Bc2's image was only a $25 image. There was nothing special about the image or product that merits a $200 pricetag.Initially, I didn't like the wideangle view that is used in these cameras, but got used to it and understand why it is used. I also used this in conjunction w/ the A4's stock reverse sensors (sonar). The two together were the best combination. It actually makes you complacent after awhile, and I wouldn't even look while backing-up.In summary, not a bad product, but the $200 pricetag is simply out of line.
I was looking for some earbuds to replace the stock ones that came with my creative MuVo TX. Mostly I was looking for better sound isolation, so that I would hear more of my music and less outside noises. These headphones did an okay job of this, unfortunately the traffic sounds of outside were preferable to the music put out by these earbuds. The sound was tinny and flat, with practically no bass. I was amazed that these could be so much worse than my player's stock headphones. I tried the different plug sizes, and I'm sure I had them deep enough in my ears. Thoroughly dissapointing.
Admittedly I haven't listened to too many decent headphones, but prior to owning these I tried some Koss UR-20, and since owning these I've purchased the Sennheiser HD-201, so I have some ability to compare. The HD-555 definitely sounds better than either of the other two. Nice, crisp highs and well defined, but not overbearing bass.At first the earpieces felt a little tight on my head, but after a few minutes I hardly noticed them. The soft material of the earpieces is very comfortable against your ears.These phones are not designed for portable music. Being "open" they leak sound, so they work best plugged into the amp or receiver of a home stereo or theater system. I use them to listen to my CDs and LPs (for those who know what they are) and it's a pleasure. I'm sure that if you spend more money you'll get better sound, but it may be diminishing returns. I think for me, at least, this is the ideal price/performance value point, and I'd highly recommend them.
I would have given this 5 stars except for the fact that you're paying for the Vmax 360 degree concert hall surround....blah, blah, blah....it just doesn't work. Sounds terrible and my wife and I never use it. However, the amp itself is terrific. Pure clean power. My cds never sounded better. Lots of punch in the bass and no coloration whatsoever. We set the tone controls dead center and forget it. Nothing fancy, just pure clean power. Very pretty blue lights on it too. Nice to look at. Plug a sub into the back of it and enjoy old fashioned stereo. It's getting hard to find a good 2 channel stereo amp with a sub output. Everything sold nowadays is multichannel receivers. This one is terrific and the price is good, even though it could have been lowered by eliminating the useless Vmax feature.
This Antenna works well, I have no problems at all with it. It in my kitchen on my little TV/DVD player and the picture quality is great.
I have recently put in a new plasma tv - wall mounted and I placed all my a/v components in a storage room about 25 feet away. I purchased the x10 remote extender so I could leave the storage room door closed and not worry about having to aim the remote at the storage room. The remote was for the FIOS set top box. I installed the receiver and transmitter (plug in and extend the antenna) and it was working immediately. I did not notice any problems with spurious commands being sent, double commands, or missing commands. All the features on the remote appeared to work. An hour or so later I went into the room to watch a football game and I found the remote extender was no longer working. I have seen some other reviews noting the same issue so it appears to be a pattern with this device. Thanks Amazon for letting me return them!Rated one star because they don't allow zero stars.
Installed this unit myself a year ago, and it has been flawless. So quiet, so precise, so convenient, and so reliable. Very cool to see the different speeds through the cycle. Slows itself down as it approaches the stopping point, an eases itself into position. The only real noise you can hear is the firing of the lock piston to secure the door from being messed with when closed. Personally, I won't buy another style of opener again. Compare to the noise of all of my neighbor's openers, with the banging of the chain and so forth, the liftmaster 3800 just sounds far more superior in both quality of execution and appearance. Plus, it is completely out of the way! Excellent support additions too, like the wirelessly activated garage light, security piston lock, battery backup, and laser guidance pointers to guide you into the garage. Paid around $285 for the system. Took me maybe 4 hours total to install, and this is my first opener I have ever installed. Honestly don't know why anyone would mess with a chain drive system anymore? Seems messy and sloppy when compared to this model, which simply slides onto the end of the spring drive, plus two screws to secure it to the wall. Wouldn't just recommend it to family and friends. I am recommending it!
The ink runs out in less than a month and I barely use my printer. Really low on ink. Avoid if you can.
this was my second purchase of these cables. you can't beat the price/performance combination. I actually prefer their performance and quality to Monster, regadless of the price.
I now have it for over 2 weeks. Having a great time listening to music and watching videos on it.Would have loved the back panel also to be in Black, instead of white.. Would have looked all the more groovy!Great value for money !
I being using Palm for many years, and I think the z22 it's very good one because it's small and has everyting that I need.
This is a tried and true piece of equipment. I know it's overkill for most households, but being able to move my office to the backyard on nice afternoons and not worry about signal strength just makes me smile. Easy setup, great protection. Have bought for myself, parents, and in-laws. All love it, none have had any problems.
The quality has gone downhill in this brand. The outer material is very thin and everything is light gauge. When you open the book all the way the zipper gets pulled way in and it a pain to get out. At the end of the day it does hold the CDs/DVDs but there are much better options in the same price range out there.
There are very few MP3 players left with user replaceable batteries. This is one of them. Although the main purpose of this device is to record, I have found that it is a very decent MP3 player. The player is very light, small and "feels" cheap. The buttons are clearly labeled and easy to use. I use it with a 16GB microSD card and I can just drag and drop my MP3s files from Windows explorer to the device. However, the device, unlike a normal MP3 player, doesn't appears to "re-index" files. There is no guarantee that the files you copy to the device will remain in alphanumeric order.This seems to be somewhat fixed by using MediaMonkey to copy the files. Sometimes they end up in order; other times they are scrambled. There is a "replace" feature on the MP3 player that allows you to re-arranage the order of the files. I use the player manually for podcasts, so I always check to make sure the files are sorted in the correct order by hour. I like the push button USB connector and the ability to re-charge the NiMH battery just using a regular USB port.Other than the indexing issue, the device as a MP3 player works really great!
Every laptop without a numeric keypad needs one! Only two drawbacks I've experienced; 1) There is no "clear" key 2) Would be helpful to reconfigure the "000", "." & "0" keys for more intuitive key stroking. Also would be great to increase the size of the "+" key.In order to clear the calculator I've figured out to hit the "Num Lock" key twice.
I got this IXUS V3(powershot s230 ELPH)just 2 nights ago and has taken close to 150 shots. This is my first digital camera which i got after months of research. I was skeptical about the small size as it makes the handling of the camera a lot harder but it turned out otherwise. The photo quality was astonishing for both indoor and out door shots.Pictures taken in perfect darkness turned out as if i had taken them during the day while day-shots turned out vividly. I was disappointed by the flash when taking macro objects as the falsh did not trottle down, so, i ended up taking it in manual mode without flash. Having used a manual SLR camera before, I chose to ues the manual mode when taking indoor shots, giving me the freedom of deciding how i would like the photo to turn out( if you find that indoor shots turn out blur, do increase the ISO speed in manual). One thing i felt was missing was the apature mode. Red eye was not really a problem for me(it has yet to turn up in any of my shots). Playing the pictures back on the television is not a problem as long as you have a cd-rw drive. You can burn it as a VCD using the provided video editing software. It performs very well as a point and shoot camera but, I would recommend at least a 128 mb card.
I own several dslr's and wanted a one that could make use of my Minolta AF lenses which have a reputation for clarity. I also own a Canon 7d which has the resolution for very large poster size photos, this Maxxum 7d has capacity for crystal clear 8&#34;x10&#34; or in a stretch 11&#34;x14&#34; prints. Photos on computer screens are beautiful. I read reviews of this camera before buying a used one at Adorama via Amazon, and the most common defect was a blank starting photo. Of the hundreds of times I turned it on, it happened once; and powering down and back on got rid of the problem. I do recommend buying a book (e.g. by Peter K. Burian) on this camera in order to get the most from it.
this is the best charger i had. i use it all the time, because im always in my car. you use the usb cord that you plug into the computer so i always have a charger.
Excellent deep fringe performer, especially if you live in a high mutlipath area. Very light, and built to withstand almost any foul weather. It is "very" directional; so you will probably need a rotor if your stations are coming from different directions.
I've had the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system for a little over 6 years now. It came with my computer when I bought back in 2003 and it never let me down. After 6 years it still sounds like new and still shakes my house when I want it to.
I ordered my 512mb iPod shuffle about 4 hours after it was announced and received it 6 days later. I owned a 15gb Gen3 iPod, which I sold for 100 bucks because it didn't really work for me during my gym routine. I setup my playlist and migrated it to the iPod, of course, waiting longer that I would have for my firewire 15gb version. Transfer speed aside(I mean really, is it that slow...no) I think this is a great product. The size, weight and usability is top of the line, as I would expect from Apple. No screen huh? big deal. One less plastic coated surface for me to scratch up. I found that with this player, I'm more into listening to the music versus spinning my touch-wheel around looking for a song I like better on my older iPod.All in all, a great product. I would order through Apple's site because you'll receive it much faster, but hey, that's just me.
Don't know where all the negative reviews came from. Instructions are slim, but it was very easy to connect to the PC and install and have it up and running within minutes. (I use windows xp) We used it on our trip to Disney a few months ago and it was so handy! We never ran out of memory card space and did not have to worry about what pictures we can or can't take so we have enough to last the day. With this unit we took as many as we wanted, loaded them on the unit and kepted going. Once at home, we transfered them over to the PC, no problem and there was our day in many snapshots:) It supports all memory cards which is just great as we had two cameras, both with different memory cards. I think this unit is well worth the money.
Works pretty well. Volume is difficult and must be adjusted quite a bit. I'm told it is very good sound quality on the other end. People say they can't tell that I'm on a headset.
Everything I wanted in a flash! If you aren't looking to overpower the sun and have a camera that supports TTL then this is what you need. I looked at this and the 800 and this for the price was soo much better.
I'm no audiophile. However, I am a musician and a discerning listener (I can hear the difference between high-rate lossy MP3s and lossless/CD Audio). I have other good quality stereo equipment and use headphones for three main uses:1. Listening to music to work out guitar and drums parts by ear. Audio separation and clarity are critical for this; the fact that I don't want to bug the heck out of everyone else in the house as I play the same phrase over and over again while trying to transcribe/learn it is important too.2. Playing electronic drums quietly3. Listening to music for fun when I can't hog the stereo (which is also the home theater).So, I used a decent set of Audio Technica headphones for a while - and they were good, and served their purpose well ... then they broke. I have no beef with them - they served me well for almost four years and took some unintended abuse. However, this time I decided to go for a set of open headphones. After reading reviews here and elsewhere on the internet, I decided to stretch and get the Grado 325is set.These headphones are phenomenal. The detail, quality of sound, immediacy of attack are all astounding. I'm using these through an old (circa 2001) bang-for-buck Yamaha receiver connected to the audio source using an optical audio connect - in other words, a good setup but nothing fancy or "audiophile" quality - and these phones really shine! I can hear the music like I never did before - even the ever-so-faint buzzing of strings on a part played on an acoustic guitar strung with low gauge strings. I can tell where on the ride cymbal the drummer is playing. Listening to some Pink Floyd, I noticed overdubbed parts I'd never realized were there. The instrument separation is amazing, the sound field feels open and broad. So far, I've used them for rock, world/acoustic and jazz music, and it's excelled at reproducing all of them.If you're willing to spend the money on a really good set of headphones, I highly recommend these.
I actually enjoyed reading this book and I even dreamed of snakes last night . . . yuck! But where is the ending?? What happened?? Is this a joke? I'm wondering today if the author has another chapter, page, paragraph . . . anything that will &quot;end&quot; the book. If anyone &quot;gets&quot; the ending please explain it to me! I wish I had known there was no ending before I began reading the book.
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE GPS! I TOOK MY FIRST TRIP TO ITALY, I WENT ALONE, DO NOT SPEAK ITALIAN, AND DIDNT KNOW MY WAY AROUND. I DROVE ABOUT 800 MILES FROM SICILY TO ROME. I JUST PUT IN MY NEXT DESTINATION AND THIS WONDERFUL, FEMALE, AUSTRAILIAN VOICE TOOK ME TO THE FRONT DOOR. IF A TURN IS MISSED, NOBODY YELLS AT YOU; A SWEET VOICE JUST "RECALCULATES" AND GIVES YOU THE NEXT BEST ROUTE TO GET YOU BACK ON TRACK.THIS IS THE BEST TRAVELING PARTNER YOU CAN HAVE FOR A NAG FREE TRIP!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!
This was a very good product. I could have bought cheaper ones but why would I do this when the quality was great.
I'm very disappointed in this labeler. It wastes tons of label tape because there isn't a way to change the blank tape margin. It wastes about half of each tape cassette.
I have used the Z1 mainly to capture the precious moments of my kids. After taking over 300 pics, I liked the Z1 very much. It just delivers the results it declares (fast focus, low shutter lag, long zoom, manual controls). I agree that there are better cameras out there (A1, FZ10, 300D) but they are all at a different price range.I should say the Z1 is 'just enough' for me, 3 MP is just enough, 10x zoom is just enough, weight and size is just enough (FZ10 is too big, A1 too heavy). Originally I was planning to buy the Optio 555 which is smaller and lighter. But the 5x zoom is insufficient to keep a reasonable distance from the kids and keep myself unnoticed. And of course the Optio 555 is nearly twice in price (when considering the additional battery packs, etc). The Olympus C750 has also been considered, but rejected due to its slower performance.Some pics from the Z1 are posted for reference:http://www.pbase.com/keith_hk/keiths_collectionRegards,Keith
We've stepped on it, spilled tea on it, and neglected it in general and this cheap little gadget does what it's supposed to. Uses squat for power and never fails. And to think people are out there selling fancy expensive readers, and other people are actually buying them. Good grief.
Now, for those who have read previous laptop reviews by me, I am very particular. Those that get in the 4-5 range are those that meet all the criteria for a very well rounded computer at competitive pricing. This happens to be one of the few laptops that would be worth considering!PROS:- 15.4" TFT Screen - 1280x800... not too shabby. The widescreen aspect makes this a pleasure to view movies as well as every day tasks.- Core Duo - So much better than the Pentium M in terms of performance. Everything runs much faster!- 2 GB of RAM!!!!!! - You don't see that often in an 1,100 computer, especially one as well equiped as this.- Battery - Average. I got 2.2 (132 minutes) hours with WiFi (Bluetooth off) on and doing multiple tasks including installing FireFox, Maya, Photoshop and World of WarCraft, and over 3 hours with WiFi off and doing productivity tasks, listening to music.- Graphics Card - Makes this not only Vista Compatible, but also capable of 3D games. WoW runs without a hitch!- Bluetooth- Integrated camera - 1.3 MegaPixel and rotates 225 degrees- 120GB SATA Hard Drive - THAT'S HUGE for a laptop with a single hard drive- DVD+/-RW DL! - Super Multi-Drive indeed, burns pretty much anything mainstream. I have not tested the speed of this, but with the specs, I would assume encoding isn't TOO much of a chore like in some of the slower Pentiums.- Tons of ports - Firewire, Infrared, S-Video, DVI-Out, 4 USB Ports!, etc.- XP Pro - no complaint there- 80% One Hour Charge - GreatCONS:- A little heavy- Some competition has better battery life- Although Core Duo, 1.66GHz is the slowest in the line (2.33GHz is the current fastest)- Not the best looking Notebook- Tends to get really warmBOTTOM LINE: ALthough not the most powerful notebook on the market, the best in this price range. Without going above and beyond anything we've seen, it has met the criteria that any casual desktop replacement should. This mulitmedia notebook is probably one of the most competive on the market, and it's flaws are overrun by its many features!
This was the exact replacement I needed. When I called TIVO because the hard drive had failed on my older (but still AWESOME) unit they recommended replacing the hard drive which had failed after seven years of service. I shopped around - $139.00 for a new hard drive so I went to trusty Amazon and found the exact same Tivo DVR for $99.00! I was able to pull the old TIVO and just plug in the new TIVO and off and running - new DVR, new parts, new drive, for $40.00 LESS than replacing the hard drive - and NO WORK to fix it. Awesome deal and I have my TIVO back. Works as promised and as always.
These probably won't satisfy the audiophile -- their sound is clearly tuned for portable listening -- but they are comfortable, provide pretty good isolation, seem to be well made, and are very efficient. These are perfect, both cost- and performance-wise, for keeping in your laptop bag for travel and casual use.
Bought this unit for my oldest daughter, turned it on and in less 2 minutes she was sending IM's through our wireless network. Unit is small and very transportable. Battery life is excellent, and its rechargeable! Keypad is responsive and in QWERTY format. Already got 2 more for my other children before the holiday crunch hits. I also looked at the Motorola IM Free (left a review there too), but you are &#34;tethered&#34; to a base station - which may be acceptable for the home, but its no good away from a router/modem with an open port - ie. McCafe, coffee shops , etc, plus Zipit is smaller than the IM Free. So far, Zipit quickly connects to any wireless network without additional software/hardware and seems hassle free, plus there is no monthly fee I have to pay. While wireless isn't in every place you go, it's heading that way pretty fast. Plus, many schools and colleges are wi-fi now so it can be used on campus as well.&#60;Gadgetster&#62; - normally your reviews hit the mark but I think you need a new wireless router this time or maybe you just got a bad unit because none of my units (3) are having the problems you describe. The range restrictions/connection issues you describe (you also had the same problems with the IM Free as far as range) are nonexistant in my units, and the unit does have a built in firewall contrary to your feedback. And for $50 you can get a portable wireless router to plug into your laptop or the hi-speed connection for on the road usage where no wireless network is readily available.Zipit will also have an online firmware upgrade lets you downstream mp3 music right through Zipit, I'll be checking that out when it is available. Only downside I see is no backlit LCD display, but for the price/performance this is a steal. The two clinchers to me are true wireless capability and no additional service fee - I don't have to choose either/or.
When I decided to hook up my laptop to my new TV, I despaired to find something that would allow me to move more than 6 feet (the length of my cable) away. I wanted something light, that had integrated mouse and this is the only keyboard I found that had it all. There are a couple of things. 1) It does require a USB plug, so I have to alternate my external hard drive and my digital camera because I don't have enough USB ports. 2) After prolonged period of time, you have to "wake it up". I usually just hit "enter" and "space" and it comes back up again. Neither of these things are against the product itself. It works great, it's light and basically gets the job done. I would highly recommend.
I ordered and received the 60GB iPod from Amazon three days ago. Everything was going fine until the device locked up. After going online to Apple "help", re-loading software and attempting to reset it a dozen times, I gave up and called Apple tech support. I'm well within my 90 day free tech support window. Apple told me that since I bought it from Amazon, they had no way to know when it shipped, so NO TECH SUPPORT! BUYER BEWARE, if you purchase this from Amazon, you are giving up your 90 days of free Apple tech support. I'm not sure if I should be mad at Amazon or Apple ;-) !!
I have never ever seen a better laptop sleeve than this one.Here are the key things you need to know:* it's neoprene and hugs tightly to your MacBook. It won't take up much extra space in your bag or backpack.* it has these lips that you can pull over the corners of your MacBook when zipping up. This is the killer feature - it ensures the corners don't get chipped (a common laptop problem) and keeps the zipper from scratching the computer.* there is no room for anything else, so if you plan to lug around your charger, CDs, DVDs, etc., you'll need another bag for it.
Ok first, the sound quality is very sweet. Very smooth and very deep bass without becoming "tubby", where the woofer hits and causes a "deadening sound" or bottoms out. This sub sounds just great. I have a hatchback and usually you don't "need" anything more than 8" but anything smaller than a 10" just cannot push as much air, which affects the "thump factor".I purchased this way knowing that I can always grow with this sub and that you can always turn it down. It was only about $40 more than the 8" at 200 watts (I bought through Discount Jungle for $215). I have this set up with my factory deck which is really good for stock, but my deck has only 2 preouts (front, rear, and no separate sub control). I knew this going into this purchase, but assumed that the gain control and crossover would allow me to adequately to control it's sound. However, it is MUCH harder than I thought. This gain control is strange. Normally, you would be able to turn it all the way down for no bass and turn it up incrementally as you please. Well, all the way down on this sub does not stop the bass, it just takes it to it's lowest setting, which is still very strong and still too much for certain types of music. I have done some tweaking with the deck and produced a decent compromise with the sound so I am mostly happy, but the gain control was a big bummer and I am constantly adjusting the deck with the music, looking for my sound.With all that being said, I HIGHLY recommend this sub if your deck has 3 preouts, that way you can control the sub independently of the other speakers and not lose bass from them, which creates a much better sound. This would also negate the retarded gain control function. The lack of bass control with a 2 preout deck would be easier to swallow if the gain control went lower than it is set for and you should be able to create a good sound that you would not need to adjust alot.I plan on getting an aftermarket deck anyway, so it is not that huge of a deal for me, but don't get this sub if you are not prepared to upgrade your deck to allow for separate control. Also note that an 8 inch sub may/probably still have this problem. (based on my having a 5 1/2 inch, 50 watt powered sub in my old truck, that made great bass)All in all, besides the gain control, you cannot beat this sub for the quality, construction, price and the convenience of not having to buy or install a separate amp and be able to simply unclip the tube if you need extra room.
Let me preface my remarks by saying, I am NOT a fan of Monster and their cables. I believe their A/V cables are overpriced junk and that for the most part consumers are sold a bill of goods, thinking their overpriced cables will produce better results. This is particularly true with HDMI cables. The company is also overly litigious and go around suing anyone who has attempts to use the "monster" name in any of their products. Even unrelated products.Having said that, this is a nice compact power strip that is well designed and met my need so I decided to go for it. The cord folds around the strip for easy storage and it's easy to use.I'm with the other reviewers who mention the blue light. It's bright in a dark room and is totaly unecessary. It doesn't serve any purpose other than to tell you the outlet has electricity. This is the second one of these I received, the first one arrived DOA. The funny thing is, the blue light on that one worked when plugged into the wall, but none of the outlets on the strip worked. Either a short or a faulty product. The vendor accepted my return even without the packaging, which I had thrown away before I tested the product, no questions asked!!For the people that commented that this will not work in Europe, I did personally contact Monster Customer Service and the representative assured me that this will work in the 220V environment in Europe. You need to buy aUS to Europe power adapter such as thisVCT - PLUG ADAPTER - CONVERTS GROUNDED USA PLUGS TO EUROPE PLUG-GERMAN SHUCKO PLUG (VP 11W)in order for it to work and your electronics must be made for the 220V environment as well. (Look on the back of your device or the power transformer, most modern ones say 110~220V and therefore can be used on US or European electrical systems.)I will add a follow up review when I return from Europe in a month.Follow Up:I returned from Europe a couple months ago and I must say this was the single best piece of technology accessory I had with me! European (and US for that matter) hotel rooms are notoriously short on electrical outlets and this came in handy so many times! I had a cell phone, an iPod and and iPad with me and this worked for all the devices wonderfully. I also have a small set of travel speakers that worked fine. For those of us who travel with a C-Pap machine, I plugged it into this and had no problems either. I will reiterate, check the back of your device or on the transformer for voltage compatibility. All my products clearly say 110~220V and worked fine on European voltage.
The television itself is great, but we wanted to return ours because the speakers are not detachable (the other post on this site saying that they are is just wrong -- read the downloadable manual). Amazon's policy, which appears on the product page but is certainly not highlighted, is that any TVs over 27 inches cannot be returned (except for damage during shipment, etc.). Nor will Sharp do an exchange or return. We would have been willing to shell out for return delivery and probably even an upgrade to a different model, but Amazon's policy is firm.
We own two of these little televisions. I can't quite remember when we bought them but it's been at least four years and we haven't any problems with them, despite the fact that they are used on a fairly constant basis -- one strictly by the children.One of them has been lugged (they aren't light) to vacation spots and even the hospital on one occasion. This same one has been used by our kids since the youngest was about three. The tape player has worked fine even though we have had to rescue a small car or two from inside it.The remote is also very sturdy.The only drawback is that the television is not equipped to work with satellite. So the kids use theirs for tapes and for video games. With the jacks in the front, it's easy for them to connect and disconnect. The other TV we use upstairs with a satellite box.Good product.Pam T~
This DVD Player/Recorder Brought My TV Picture To A New Life. It Also Enhanced The Stereo/Surround Sound On My 20 Inch Flat Screen Philips TV. Set Up Is Easy As Long As You Read The Directions Which Are Pretty Simple. You Can Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV Also.DVD Player Plays Flawlessly. Get It, You Will Love It. I Am Getting Another One For My Travel Trailer.
Do a google search for "xbox play and charge kit won't charge".When I bought the play and charge kit I played games for about a week, then I didn't play for more than a week. If you EVER let the play and charge kit sit unused for more than a week, it is DEAD and will NEVER CHARGE AGAIN. If the charger doesn't receive a power signature back from the Li-ion battery (aka the battery needs charging), it registers that no battery is connected and will not charge.Terrible product!!
I needed a better video card to play WoW and the veideo card required more power. The Coolmax has planty of power, installed easily, and has been reliable. I am satisfied with the product.
I needed some very small speakers for my home theater for the left/right front channels. (Small size needed due to 2:35 to 1 projection screen lower edge about 18" from the floor.) These were perfect. They replace two KLH-33's from the '60's. They prove once and for all that name brands are generally way over-priced- you are paying for a name.The other speakers in contention were Sony's, also excellent for the money, but they were a little too big.In sum, great speakers at a bargain price!
As with most of us, I received this camera with no Caption & Date/Time features. I am going to return it for a refund. I don't want to go thru the hassle of requesting for a replacement when there is no guarantee that they will ship the right one next time.
I bought this for my dad last xmas and he said the quality is perfect! he hasnt complained about it yet, so everything seems to be working fine.
I'll keep this concise and pertinent...GOOD----1. Very good sound (esp. for the price), just make sure you are not using any bass expansion/extension equalization. Even with old Sinatra, using my TDK Mojo's bass expansion sometimes causes distortion, simply because The Plug has exceptional low frequency response. So hip-hop obviously causes a lot of distortion w/ extra bass emphasis; I wonder if this is the 'muddiness' about which some have complained. Flat equalization (at least for bass) is a requirement for these headphones.2. Excellent isolation and efficiency due to the foam sealing design. Just don't blow your eardrum turning the music up too loud, nor get run over by a bus 'cause you can't hear it coming!3. Excellent overall sound quality; no tinny sound other reviewers have mentioned, unless The Plug is inserted incorrectly (ie - off-axis, or not "aimed" correctly).BAD----1. True, the black foamy material does not stay compressed very long, so you have to 'roll' it in your fingers then immediately put it in your ear. I could see that those with small ears may have problems fitting these properly; problem solved by retrofitting a standard foam-type earplug (as others have mentioned). Whether you would or should do this is another question. The packaging does include a few different styles of foam inserts to try; coned, cylinder, etc. After using the coned ones for a long time, I've switched to the cylinder-shaped ones, which stay in better.2. The first pair of these I bought had uneven bass; the left earplug's bass was a lower sound pressure than the right; treble was fine. I verified this with both ears and then with a function generator. I exchanged them and the subsequent pair is perfectly balanced.3. If The Plug is not inserted straight (not 'aimed' into your ear canal) the sound will lose its midrange (the 'tinny' thing some have mentioned). This would depends a lot on how your ears are 'designed.' I personally don't have an issue with this.Overall, I think these earbud headphones are excellent, especially for the price.
This is the battery I have been looking for for my camcorder that local stores did not have. It is not an after market battery, but original and that makes it even better.
nice n harty. well made/ installer also stated how well it is made/ tough skin / step up will not be disapointed
Great adapter for kindle fire...slim in form...perfect for elderly people who don't like bulky handling.Highly recommend this item easily attaches to Kindle Fire.
Got the drive and connected it to my Dell Laptop. Started transferring information right away and it was working great. Closed the laptop with everything attached. In the morning I opened the laptop and received an I/O error. Tried rebooting and now don't even see the drive. Anyone else encounter this? Should I just return it. It was in NTFAS format already.
I was interested in this product, but concerned that I couldn't find it on Gateway's web site. I called and asked support and was told it was "no longer being sold" on 21-Nov-04.
I didn't quite get the range out of this that I thought I would. However it is very effective.I can range things like trees out to about 450 yards. I can range big shiny things like RVs out to about 600 yards. I bought it for hunting and can reliably range things like elk to 300 yards.Ultimately I figured if I can't range an elk with it Id better keep hiking because Im obviously farther away than I should be to shoot at it. However it would be nice to know how much closer I need to sneek up to be within 300 yards.Overall pretty good..4 stars.
I ordered this item because it said it supported OSX, and I have an old tablet (a Wacom Artz II 12") that I wanted to use with Table Magic (open source tablet drivers for old Wacom tablets on OSX). I had a different brand/model of adapter for my older GPS, and that worked in a very limited way in Windows, but I could not get that older device to work with this tablet on Windows, Linux, OR OSX.With this device, I was able to get the tablet working with all three!Highly recommended.Update (Dec 2009): I just upgraded my machine to a 2009 Mac Pro with Snow Leopard, and this device still works perfectly. Kudos to the driver support team at Keyspan.
I bought my Laptop off Ebay. After some googling and learning (my last computer was desktop with Win 2k pro), I learned about the need for cooling fans. The Toshiba Web Site sold this for over $[...] bucks.Back to Ebay I went. I read the reviews on the noise, so I was prepared. This was sold as a new unit, but was actually OEM. They also sold on Amazon for over $50 at the time. I've had this unit for over 1.5 years.I've never had to take the unit apart. There is some dust on the fan blades, which I really can't get to. However, this chill mat is best for laptops where the cooling vent is on the side (which is why it was a preferable product for Toshiba's).My Laptop is 14-15". There is some overlap, but it sits nicely centered on the Mat. The USB plug ins are nice, since I use a USB mouse because my hands can't take manual scrolling. Because it was OEM, there were some issues with the power cord, which is what I use instead of USB power. However, this did not affect performance.You definitely need a chill mat for any Laptop. Not sure why all the complaints, because my unit still functions, and keeps the computer cool. At the lower price, its a bargain. If your laptop is larger than 14-15", then I would make another choice. Also, I've heard problems with Dell LapTops, because the cooling vent is on the bottom. This can cause problems with Dust.Proper Maintenance: Use some used dryer sheets (non-fragrance), for dusting. Turn the laptop off, and the fan off. Dust the bottom of the Laptop with sheets, get into areas where dust is accumulating. Remove Battery, press several times on power button, and replace battery. Dust off the Targus Mat, try to get as much off the blades as possible. Replace battery, place back on Chill Mat, and power Computer up. Occasionally, take Laptop in to have dust removed (I'm not good at taking Laptops apart). I haven't had to have mine professionally done yet, but its on my todo list.
I did eventually get this thing working, but it took all day and lots of fussing, checking, and double checking to get even simple security settings to work. As well the manual could use some more technical details and cross referencing. In the end cannot be sure where the problem was, as the settings on my Dell TrueMobile 1150 wireless card are slightly different than those on the router. Initially I did have lots of signal drops but then that 'magically' stopped as well. Go figure.But still, renewing the IP in the router software settings causes a connection loss that is only solved by flashing both the router and cable modem - could be either device in that case. I am happy with it overall - but I would probably buy a 802.11b/g only if I were to buy one (this one was a gift). It is my understanding that you need the corresponding proprietary netgear card to get the 108Mbps speeds.
I recently bought this item (not from this site). The sound is great however, I found the comfort to be very very lacking. I don't have a big head - nor do I have large ears. However, I have to take off my glasses if I use the headset for an extended period of time. There is indeed a constant sqeeze on the ears.Also (maybe this is just me but it has happened on every computer I've tried them with [5]), they don't work all the time. Sometimes you just don't hear anything - when that happens though, I disconnect them and then plug them back in (that may be an issue for some people). When they do work, they work for the duration of your listening.The style is rather nice for the price. The mic is OK with a little work but still OK. I hardly use the mic though, I use the headphones while I work to help focus while coding.
I have used many odd Belkin cables and devices. They all have worked very well. Their service is great and prompt with all questions answered promptly. I have the 54g and it works very well. The problems in these reviews comes from people who do not set up thier computers properly. You set your blocks etc. on ones computer. They are not the falt of the device. Happy Computing
I bought this line driver for my high end car audio system thinking that line drivers are fairly simple electronics and that a cheap model wouldn't really affect anything. Boy was I wrong.This line driver destroys sound quality. In a poor audio system, it may not be noticeable, but it really chops off a the extreme highs and deep bass. It makes the whole system sound really constrained.It also appears to internally use a cheap switching regulator for power and as such brings in quite a bit of interference.It does however effectively boost volume to newer, higher levels without distortion.
It does what Griffin says. You can pipe 5.1 surround out of your mac. I've used it for a few months now with really no complaints. I especially like that the accompanying software is a standalone application rather than a preference pane. I think that's why there have not been any conflicts. I'm using mine with a logitech surround speaker set and it sounds great. I still wish there were more sophisticated internal audio cards for the Mac Pro but this device gets the job done and it looks pretty classy too.I give it 4 stars because ocassionally it will have static filled audio with some podcasts and the audio cut out a few times during call of duty 2 for the mac.
I own a Nikon D80 and bought this for my wife, it's a great little camera, excellent shots and color. Highly recommended.
I purchased these earbuds to go with an iRiver mp3 player that I use while running. To be concise, the only thing that I don't particularly like is the cord connecting the earbuds to the plug that inserts into your headphone jack. Two little problems, or I would have given these little jobs a 5-star rating. First, the cord is just a little short for me to wear the way I want to wear it, tucked inside my running shorts/pants while doing my roadwork. Second, the plug is one of the type that has the plug, then the cord takes an immediate right-angle turn as the cord moves up and away from the jack it is plugged into. In my particular case, it is a bit irritating to use in my iRiver, but it works out great in my Creative Zen Touch 40 Gb player. Just a different layout and use, I imagine. As for the sound quality, I've got a pretty good ear, and these earbuds are at least twice as crisp and clear, with good bass response, as compared with the original earbuds that came with my iRiver mp3 player. The original iRiver earbuds were NOT bad, either. In short, I couldn't give these a perfect score only because of a personal foible with the cord, but the sound quality is definitely a 5 out of 5.
Three weeks after I bought the darn thing it crashed. I only installed Microsoft Office software. I'm working away on a project when bam! The Blue Screen of Death appears to inform me that Windows XP had to quit. Then a totally dark screen.Then the system starts back up, with a box offering to send an error report to Microsoft. I click it. Microsoft thinks for a minute then writes back: hardware failure. Either the memory, the power supply or the motherboard is defective. They're not sure which, but it's serious. The computer is obviously working for the moment, but unreliable.Now I'm stuck. I can replace the computer, but Microsoft won't let me load their software a second time. I'll have to shell out $hundreds again for software I just purchased.My opinion: I'm sorry I took a chance on this cheap computer. As someone once said, "The anguish of low quality endures long after the thrill of low price is gone."
Great GPS. I had an older 2610 that was going bad. The 550 came with everything I needed.
Installed these in my Silverado. I replaced the, I thought cheap factory dual cone speakers. When I installed the first one and tested it, I thought the "woofer" was broken as the bass was "bassically" gone. As I broke the original but much better cheap factory dual cone, I decided to install only one pyle (of junk) speaker. I know that it only cost me $18.77 so I really cannot complain but a word of advice; unless you listen to only AM radio, spend a little more cash and buy something else.
The sound reduction seems to reduce about 20%. The earbuds have small rubber cups that fit into your ear canal. Unfortunately, the cups are only attached to the actual earbuds with a friction fit. You will lose them very easily ad the earbuds cannot be used without them. A few pairs come with the unit, but plan on trying to find replacements. I have lost four in the last year just by pulling the unit out of my pocket. They definitely are not good for running or other active tasks.
I have been wanting a shelf system forever and I finally broke down and bought one! I am a huge and loyal Sony person, and that includes electronic components and playstation. This system is perfect for a dorm room, a bedroom, or a computer room. It has 120-watt (60 watt per side) output that just cracks and sounds crystal clear. The 3-disk changer is perfect to listen to hours of music. The coolest features are the wake feature; basically you can use this system to wake you up in the morning using the tuner or your favorite cd. Also, it has audio inputs so I hooked it up to my TV so now I can use the speakers to play my video games or watch movies. The preset EQ settings are really nice to have as well, you can set rock, pop, game, or movie. This system is very cool the remote is easy to use and on top of all that it's a cool looking system! I would say if you need a shelf system then look no further, this is the one!!
This is just what we had been looking for. It works very well and keeps the air to the under side of the laptop. Since my sister uses it on the bed or couch, it protects it!!
I've had these headphones for about six months now, and although I don't have much to compare them too, I love them to death. They feel a little bit fragile just because they're plastic and they're INCREDIBLY light weight.The sound is really awesome. Listening to music through headphones is really the way to go, because the stereo effects that are incorporated into your music really shine through. I have no complaints about the sound, the highs are high, and the lows are low.I love how there's only one cord that comes out of the headphones, and I love even more how that cord can be unplugged from the headphones.No complaints, but again, I don't have anything to compare it to (unless you count my 7 dollar pair of headphones I bought from Sears in the 80's.)
This is a very versatile camera the combines quality with fairly small size. The auto setting does a good job for those who prefer to leave the work up to the camera. For those who like more control, there are plenty of features that allow for that. The quality of the photos made using the highest resolution is excellent. It is very portable because of the size- it will easily fit in a purse or pocket. The lens is covered when not in use, thus eliminating the need for a lens cap. The advanced features do require reading the manual and practice, but are fairly easy to use after that. Photos are easily transferred to computer by USB interface.
The first time I ordered this, it boosted the signal reasonably well but died. As in the entire unit stopped working. I replaced it from Amazon, and just over the 100% return period, that unit died as well. We're now adding Cat1 wire to our home. So I've had two different copies of this device fail within 3 months. I would not recommend it under any circumstance---save your $85.
Most credit cards (Amex, Visa) offer loss and damage protection, and extended warranty protection. Amex, for example, doubles the manufacturer's warranty up to and for at least 1 year.Research your credit card benefits before investing 20-25% of the product cost in extended warranty protection. I think it's worthless.
Sirs;I purchased this for the first one and rate it with a 3 because of that fact. I use it occasionally but do enjoy it.
this is a great camera. It does what it says it does. It is very Good and one of the best cameras i've ever used. A must have !!
This little boombox has everything I needed, I wanted a small stereo for my ipod in my work space and this has been better than great!! AM FM radio, and CD player are an added bonus from what I was looking for! I love the size of this! I love that it has a small remote with it, and the sound quality is much better than I expected!
Very Nice Pit..I looked everywhere for a nice pit, found none all looked cheap and had a big price tag. I checked out the reviews on this one and took a chance and Wow it's nice. Some people complained about the paint burning off. Well Guess what...The bigger the fire the more Heat it will produce. Just repaint it LOL.You Can't Go Wrong With This One
This is got to be one of the least expensive VOIP phones out there and worth every penny. Load the software setup skype and you will be impressed. I was a long time vonage user and canceled them the next day after using this phone. Voice quality is much better. I do recommend.
I am not an "audiophile" - I just need headphones that do a decent job of isolating me from external sounds and that are very mobile. So I can't comment too much on how perfect the sound is from the Sony's. But my amateur opinion is that they sound great! The sound isolation is not too bad, but not too great either. I'd say they attenuate incoming external noise by about 50%.I own a pair of Etymotics ER*4 MicroPro Earphones (cost: $300) and the Sony MDR-EX81LP's a have much deeper bass response. I use the Etymotics correctly (i.e. press them ALL the way into your ear until your feel that sucking feeling...), and when I do so I can barely hear what's going on around me. So the Etymotics are much better than the Sony's for sound isolation.I haven't had a problem with the cords or durability, but I've only used the headphones about 10 times (no visible wear so far).I love them and am glad I bought them. I prefer to use them when total sound isolation isn't necessary.
the new 80/160gb classics have a crippled video out function: they MUST be used with *apple brand* output cables/docks to allow the video out funciton to work. i bought this cable and it works perfectly for the audio output, but because of the MPAA, apple doesn't allow the new 80/160gb classics to put out video signal unless the cable or output device has a DRM-compliant apple chip in them. in other words, if you want a cable that will allow you to watch the video from your 80/160gb ipod classic on a scree bigger than the ipod's, you're going to be out another $50. this cable will work only for audio on the new classics.
If you order at least $25 worth and get the Free Super Saver shipping, this is the best price and most convenient way to buy these cartridges. They seem to last a long time depending on how much printing you do, but the pixma printer is great.
I've owned this pocket pc for a week now with very little problems. I don't know anything about an upgrade but so far I haven't had any major problems with it. When I left it in the car and then came home it wouldn't turn on. I noticed it was very warm but as soon as I did a soft reset the device turned on. The soft reset doesn't make you lose all your data. I just had to reset the date. I've had to do this a couple of times so far.I did purchase a 2 gig sd card and have lots of room. I recommend that you shop around for the 2 gig memory card however because I bought mine from amazon and then I found it cheaper at best buy.I am really happy with this product. I love the way it looks. It's easy to figure out and I'm not really savvy with electronic gadgets. I did sign up for hotmail so I could use the msn features. It was easy to sync my music to the device and the download is done automatically with the sync. The music sounds great with a great pair of headphones. I use the calendar which helps to remind of events and appointments. Also use the task button which reminds of stuff that needs to be done. Great for the highly stressed out who tend to forget things. There is also a feature to write a note in your own handwriting and then the device turns it into typewritten words. Really neat!I use the recording device to record my class lecture and it's a little hard to hear but there is a lot of noise in the classroom and I sit in the back and the teacher is up at the front. But the important thing is that I could understand what was being said so i could transcribe it. As a nursing student I was able to purchase and download nursing programs from a website with no problems and they run great.I just can't believe all the features that come with this pocket pc. I have no regrets making this purchase. I look forward to reading more reviews on this product and learning everything it can do. So far it's been fun.
Fellowes Hot Laminating Pouches, Luggage ID Tag with Loop, 5 mil, 25 Pack (52003)MY FELLOWES LIMINATING POUCHES, LUGGAGE ID TAG WITH LOOP, 5 MIL, 25 PACK CAME ON TIME AS PROMISE. I LOST MY LUGGAGE TAG ON MY SUITCASES. I FINALLY FOUND A WAY TO REPLACE MY TAGS WITHOUT ANY GREAT COST TO ME. I'M VERY HAPPEN WITH LAMINATING POUCHES JUST USE A BUSINESS WITH ALL MY INFORMATION.
Generally very satisfied with this latest technology product. My only negative is the fact that very little info is in the user manual on using a digital recorder, with the capability of uploading the recordings to a PC, for copying my considerable collection of mini-cassette recordings.I called customer service and it seems they were not prepared to give me help with using the proper settings for going from cassette to digital recorder. It seems to me that many others might want to do that. I just plain had to do too much experimentation at first. I am impressed with the quality of its stereo recordings in a church and auditorium. Again, there should be more help/hints in the manual for doing such recordings.
Worst purchase I ever made on Amazon. I kid you not. The keyboard I purchased was labeled "Good", however that was a blatant lie. The buttons were broken and some of them didn't work. There was gunk and nasty food crap stuck in-between the buttons, and two buttons came completely dislodged from the keyboard, and it even smelled bad. The moment I opened the box, I was somewhat shocked and really upset. Poor quality, Poor service, Poor everything. I hate this company.
It works as advertised. The sound quality is adequate, the volume is excellent, and the design attractive.
First, I have to agree with the electronics fan from Chicago. Although my Palm got the date right, some of the pixels on the screen would stay lit no matter what program was running. At first the &quot;Customer Care Center&quot; with Palm accused me of dropping it or something; &quot;physical damage&quot;. They told me it would cost me $100 (US) to have it replaced (I assumed a new unit). This really irrtated me. When I bought it (Dec. '99)it worked fine, when I replaced the batteries once, I started to have problems like this. Eventually, after some serious, pissiness on the phone with representitive, they offered me a used unit. I sympathize with the electronics fan. After all, it doesn't even feel like mine, call me crazy, but I bought MINE not someone else's. So far the used Palm has worked fine, but I would really like them to fix their mistakes for us insted of shipping off the other misfit products to their customers.
I've been looking for a good pair of headphones since I lost my Shures about two months ago. I purchased the Bose IE2s and returned them after one trip. Their sound was great and they were extremely comfortable but they were hard to hear on airplanes. The noise isolation didn't really work with ear buds. I tried all the different sizes available with the IE2s and non worked. After I returned the Bose I looked for another pair of Shures. I couldn't find anything I liked in the $100-200 price range and I didn't want their high end ($400ish) headphones. I decided to give the Turbines a try after reading thousands of reviews!! I'm glad I did.The sound is amazing on these headphones. I'd put them in the same category as the Shures and Bose. The noise isolation is great (even on planes) and they come with many different bud options (six options I think). The medium size worked great for me and are quite comfortable. I've noticed a little distortion during heavy bass but I suspect that it's due to mp3 quality and not the headphones. Other than that they're great!!The one reason I didn't go 5 stars is the quality of construction and durability. I noticed others that posted about the construction and I agree. For this price point they should be much sturdier. The cable is rather flimsy and doesn't compare to the Shure or Bose. The weakest point seems to be the small cable into the headphones. I can foresee this becoming a problem in the future. If you are rough on your headphones or plan to use these for working out I don't recommend them. Throwing them in your computer bag or catching them during a workout will most likely break them. I take very good care of my headphones and only use them on airplanes or at work. Because of this I'm willing to take the risk. If you know you're rough on your headphones don't bother with these.
Only used it once so far and it worked great.
Despu&eacute;s de usarla durante 2 semanas, estoy completamente satisfecho con la compra. Utilic&eacute; una Palm IIIx durante varios a&ntilde;os y un cambio era justo y necesario.Prob&eacute; una Pocket PC un rato y de plano sab&iacute;a que deb&iacute;a quedarme con Palm!!De la Tungsten T3 (T|T3)Positivo:- Pantalla grand&iacute;sima y excelente resoluci&oacute;n- Mucha memoria y espacio para m&aacute;s - v&iacute;a tarjetas SD.- Capacidad para grabar voz- Reproductor de m&uacute;sica- OS 5, excelente avance.- Doc to Go: Syncronizar Word, Excel y Powerpoint.- HotSync v&iacute;a Bluetooth as&iacute; como conectar al Internet.- Veloz- Cambio en la orientaci&oacute;n de la pantallaNegativo:- Grafitti 2 es menos efectivo que el Grafitti normal. La &quot;i&quot; me est&aacute; volviendo loco.- Instalar la conexi&oacute;n Bluetooth con mi PC en casa y compartir la conexi&oacute;n a Internet se me dificult&oacute;. La instrucciones son poco claras. Recomiendo el sitio: http://www.whizoo.com/bt_setup/- Vida de la bater&iacute;a es baja. Para uso medio, debes cargarla cada noche. &iexcl;&iexcl;Con Bluetooth activado todo el tiempo, quiz&aacute; m&aacute;s!!- Acostubrarse al &quot;slider&quot;- No tiene c&aacute;maraEn resumen la recomiendo ampliamente... aunque ojo con la nueva Zire 72!!
I bought this item because my son and I had just went on vacation and I wanted to show all my co-workers our pictures we had taken, so this device seemed perfect.I got it home, installed the software, let the device charge and loaded the pictures and to my shock the device does not turn on at all. You can hold the button for 1 minute solid and it does nothing what so ever. I figured something like this might happen because of the "Made In China" on the back. Unfortuneatly we waited a few weeks before opening the package and the receipt was trashed a while ago, so all we can do is toss this defective junk that INNOVAGE calls a product, into the trash.
I was excited to see that there were now CD/MP3 players in the market and for purchase. The Casio looked like the one for me... so I bought it.... but I shouldn't have. Listening to this player showed me how great a technology we had out now, but it also showed me how far away we are to perfecting it.Playing CD's: It plays CD's with a breeze. Absolutely no skipping with the shock on and I must say I was very impressed, but.. then I found out some problems. When I played an mp3 with a bitrate lower than 128 it played the song at a very fast pace as if you were listening to the chipmunks.... that I didn't like ... also loading the songs took about 5 seconds each and that killed the battery.Features: It has some decent features. There isn't much more added to the player due to its mp3 capabilities except for a search button which is helpful... but could have been better. You can search for song's by the letter they start with or by what folder you burned the mp3's in. Even though it searches by letter, it does not show the name of the song, simply the number. Switching tracks is a pain too. Even with the search button I found myself switching from song 1 to song 78 by manually pressing the skip button. If you want blisters, get this one. I think all players should come with a 9 button remote so you can type in the number instead of searching or simply skipping to the track.Power: OUCH!!! This really hurt me. This player has to have the lowest battery power. If you read the manual it says the player has 6 hours of battery life with the shock protection OFF! Well I had the shock protection ON and after a short hour and a half the batteries were dead. That's not what I wanted. I then decided to turn shock off, but to my surprise I found out that the button didn't work and shock was going to stay on. I simply gave up on the player when that happend. I thought maybe I used bad batteries, but I didn't, I took them out of their package and then the button wasn't working. Overall, this product isn't the worse, but it sure isn't the best .... with poor battery life this player is not worth my time. If its going to die in less than two hours I'd be sitting with the AC adaptar connected to it, and that would defeat the purpose of a PORTABLE CD Player. I'm returning this item and I decided to buy the RIO VOLT. Please let this be my savior.
After my 2nd one that failed within 3 months All I will say is avoid this piece . The first one would have to be rebooted after evry print job ( found to be a craked circuit board ) the replacement is no better, Memory failed. Will not buy another HP printer.
I had just purchased aCanon PowerShot A720IS, so I needed the right bag for it. I went with the Tamrac 569001 for a couple of reasons: brand loyalty and perfect fit. As a photographer, I've owned a number of SLR cameras over the years. For all of them, I have used Tamrac camera bags. They are rugged, water resistant, and well designed with pockets and straps in all the right places. (I especially love the Modular Accessory System.) Tamrac bags have never let me down.It was only natural that I chose a Tamrac bag for my compact camera. According to the size chart (found on the Tamrac web site), the 569001 was made to fit the Canon A720, so I chose this one. It is the perfect fit with an additional pocket for batteries and memory cards. There isn't much else this bag needs to hold, so it's just right. I've carried it around for a month, and it works beautifully.
The radio isn't at all bad, & the clock is easy to set & use. Quite a bargain at $14.95.
i recieved a product from chicagadgets that was defective. i ordered a refurbished toshiba dvd/vcr and when i tried to set it up in my tv system it was nonfunctional. i happen to have had the exact same toshiba dvd/vcr and i was trying to replace that older dvd/vcr with the refurbished one they sent from chicagogadgets. i reinserted my older dvd/vcr back into my tv system and it worked fine.chicagogadgets would not replace the defective product they sent me. you have only 15 days to return their products, and they charge a reshelfing fee of 15%.chicagogadgets should test their products before they send them out, to make sure they function properly.
I own it, use it and have no problems with it. Positive sound/video transfer with zero signal loss.( I tested it) Monster, buy once and never need to replace it, until you die.
I could not get this scanner to work with Vista. Their tech support was very good but it just would not work.The OCR left something in my computer and now when I run Word for windowsIt will not close until it runs visual basic and trys to debug omipage and Text bridge. I have tried all i can think of to get these two ocr programs out but I have not been successful. I have searched the registry and have deleted all refernce to to these programs. Now even though omni page and textbridge are not on my computer visual basic stills will not allow me to exit word without having to close a couple of boxes.
What can I say, It replaced a defective power supply and everything is back up and running great.
You really have to think about how you are going to be using this when thinking about buying it. It is feels extremely cheap. Honestly, I feel like I could break it simply by putting my laptop on it too hard. I definitely would not buy this if you intend on moving it around a lot since I doubt it could take the abuse. I keep it in the same spot and use it only when burning dvds, or running programs that cause my macbook to heat up a lot, so it works for me. I've only used it a few days, but it seems to cool my laptop off.
I just bought the product and all functions seem to work fine. I am using older equipment so I cannot appreciate some of the newer features. My universal remote won't work with it or any other DVD/VCR Combination for that matter. The on screen menu is sometimes hard to use but with a little patience I figured it out.
I wanted to cancel this product after the two weeks waiting for. I purchased the cable from a local store because I needed to install this product before Amazon could shipped the cable. I tried to cancel the product from the mfg. I sent an e-mail. The product was sent by the mfg 4 days later. I have the product still in the shipping material.
This was one of the worst buys I've ever made. I returned my original one, because it made an excessive amount of noise. The replacement made the same amount of noise. The CD-loading mechanism is pretty bad and has to be helped along to work. Now, the tape mechanism is broken.The remote is awful. It looks good initially, but many of the best features are hidden under the plastic shield. It's awkward to use. I don't plan on buying another AIWA product. The JVC I had before was much better.
Since I have another Teac Product, a Cassette Deck, which works great, I din't bother to read the specs before ordering the Teac AG-790A Stereo Receiver. Before connecting it to the System, I did read the manuel,and after the hook up, I turned it on and it played right away and after tweaking the sound a bit it sounds wonderfull.I can recommend this Receiver to anybody. The Price was very good (low) with no shipping added. It arrived in just a few Days, no damage to the shipping Box.I am very Pleased.Paul Schmitt.
I don't expect any problems, but as cheap as this insurance is, I would be crazy not to buy it just in case. I've bought others on electronics andhave had to replace some and it was easy and didn't cost me anything for the replacement.
Takes excellent pictures! Zoom works very well. Make sure to always use rechargeable batteries in all electronics. I put in my memory card from my old camera and now I can take over 500 pictures before needing to delete. I had a question and needed to call tech support. They answered quickly and resolved my issue. Of course if I had read the manual that came with it I would not have had to call them.
If you don't purchase this t.v., you are truly missing out. Large, bright and very easy to work. Price is excellent although the price has jumped up considerably and the free shipping is gone. I guess capitalism is in full effect for the Christmas Holiday's.But if you can catch it after the holiday's you would be crazy to miss this.Now as for the delivery company. They are good about keeping you posted. It took 4 days for them to deliver my t.v. Two of those days were the weekend so I really think it would have been delivered in 2 days in the texas region. But make sure you call them when they call you or else you'll miss out on delivery times.Now as for Eagle delivery. White glove treatment must be for another part of the country. Get your back ready because you will be helping them to carry it in. Its not heavy at all. But policy must have changed since the earlier reviews. A guy drove up and said he was going to wait on another helper, I told him don't bother, lets just get it in. Setup doesn't happen. But its just plug in and plug in your antenna or satellite. That's it.Picture is excellent. Colors are unreal. Sound. Don't even bother. Its enough so that you can hear it. Don't expect anything major. But for a t.v. this size you would be crazy not to have a surround sound system installed.So overall, t.v is excellent. Quiet,bright, easy operation, and takes up very little depth on the wall.Eagle Delivery- Ok. On time when they said they would be there. No problems, just be ready to do all of the work yourself.
Followed all the steps, and what was supposed to be easy did not turn out that way. I kept getting error messages on the Vista PC. I opted for a wireless transfer through my network. I sent the "easy transfer cable" back.
This is my second Seagate external hard drive. My first one is a more portable 60 GB model and I have had nothing but excellent service from both drives. Definetely worth the price for a home user.
Whoah..... I have to admit this is the first digital camera i've ever owned.... It's quite large and heavy, but it has a really great lens and the standard settings are great for starters... The quality of the photo's is superb.I own a few &quot;normal&quot; camera's and i'm not a pro in making photo's. I use both my regular APS and my digital camera when I'm out to take pictures. The big advantage of a digital camera is the direct look and (usually) delete option. This one looks like a camera and not like a discman or mp3player. A camera is made to make photo's and not to look cool in your pocket... The lens is one of the best there is... And it's really user friendly!The big disadvantage is the battery life... it uses 4 aa batteries. ....Despite this little disadvantage it's a 5 star rating in my book!
Pro: I use it for everything from vacations to close-ups for E-Bay and it exceeds my expectations. It a "Point & Shoot" that is simple enough for a child to use; it also has over a dozen different shooting modes and adjustments to fit the most discerning photographers needs. The stabilization really works. I made the right choice!Con: The bright orange focusing light is too bright for some.
Bought this to replace the original battery in my aging Canon Powershot G2. Battery had to be constantly charged after just a few months use as it barely held a charge, dying just minutes after a few shutter clicks and,causing me to miss some good shots. Had to resort to the original battery which is finally on its way out after many years of faithful service.
It's a great product by the low price. Work's very well and bring me a good type of graphics by the price i had pay.
It's pretty good quality. Easy to set up and use, but you get what you pay for. The video quality is pretty good and it adjusts to my indoor lighting pretty well. Sometimes I have to shine some light on myself, but usually it's no different than when I'm doing homework. I don't really use the microphone because I already have one that is probably better. Hoever, I do have one issue. The focus on the camera is manual so you have to adjust it yourself. It's fine when you're just going to talk at the desk and usually just sit there, but if you want to move around and show things, it'll be a major pain, but I guess it's good for what you pay for.Sometimes the light indicating that it is on will stay on all the time, but that's usually on start up. Once you open a program that would use the video like skype, it will turn off after you're done. All in all, good value and does just fine for video chatting, easy to clip onto the laptop, even if it isn't the most secure, but it's not like I move the laptop around everywhere while I'm talking.
These speakers are inexpensive, compact, good looking, easy to install, and most importantly-they sound good. Others have complained that the bass is too loud, but you can easily adjust this from your sound software. You don't need a bass switch on the subwoofer and I for one would gladly give up such a redundant feature to save some money. The only drawback of this system is that the subwoofer unit is not magnetically shielded so it must be kept a couple feet away from hard drives, storage disks, and monitors. The satellites are shielded and can be placed anywhere.
Who would have thought of the technology innovations that could be applied to fans? This model requires some assembly - and you'll need to pay careful attention to the directions, which is a large folded page. Read the instructions, look carefully at the pieces, and the assembly will take less than five minutes. All you'll need is a screw driver.The fan itself it a remarkable piece of technology, made all the more remarkable by the fact that it comes with a remote control at such a low price.When you first operate it you'll think something's wrong because it will oscillate, stop and seem to shut down, then pick up again. This is normal, and after you get used to it you will discover that this behavior was designed to move air in the most efficient manner - both from an efficient use of electricity, and from an effective pattern for moving air and keeping you cool.The on-fan and remote controls are easy to operate and give you a great deal of control over speed, oscillation, and even timing its turn-on time. Considering the price, performance and wealth of features this is one of the best bargains you'll find - and worth any price on a humid, hot Florida night when you are enjoying fresh air on your patio.
These sound great! (except when bluetooth fails and there's an interruption in the sound, which didn't happen that often). They do isolate you from outside sounds much more than other earbuds I've tried. They are less comfortable than regular earbuds, but that's to be expected. The transmitter draws the iPod batter down much faster (though there's still hours of life). People look at you strangely when you wear them. I was afraid that the protruding boxes would get hit and drive the earpiece into my eardrum. On the balance, not worth the money to me, but they do sound great!
These are terrific! I use the armband alarm when I am walking / jogging in the evening, even in my suburban neighborhood. The smaller wrist alarm is great for when I am going to the car or walking back to my hotel at night when I am travelling for work, especially in unfamiliar cities. The alarm is much louder than any whistle I've come across, and the light helps any would-be rescuers find where the sound is coming from. I am planning to buy a set for my mom and my sister too.
The new black version of CA-3080 is quite nice for the money and the sound is reasonable. The bass control has a wide range so you can vary the amount of thump you want, although you may not want to push the smallish 4" subwoofer, and the 2.5" polymer drivers. The claimed frequency response is 20-20,000 hzs, I could not verify but the sound is quite good. The new version has cool blue lights on the drivers and claims output of 26 watts. Not bad for the price. But spring for the Logitech Z-3 instead.
This is the best camera bag I have purchased, especially since it has the quality of any other Case Logic product, superb!I own an old Toshiba PDRM1 digital camera, and in this neat little bag, there is a protected pouch for the camera, two storage areas for digital media, and a storage for 4-AA (or AAA) batteries.I think this bag is super convenient, since I can carry my extra SmartMedia cards and spare 4-AA batteries. The size of the bag is small enough to fit in my travel bag, but yet, has a lot of storage space for all the necessities of a digital camera.I highly recommend for a small digital camera like my Toshiba PDRM1. Dimensions of my camera: 4-3/4&quot; long by 3-1/4&quot; high by 1-1/2&quot; deep. This camera is a perfect fit for this particular bag.
Lightweight. Easy to use. And truly a piece of garbage. I used it only three times (while running) before it went kablooey. Waste of money (which I am now trying to get back). Spend the cash. Get a decent one. NOT this one.
Good thing this bag is free, It's got only one divider (not good for supporting your camera with lens attached) and has almost no padding, in fact the only padding it has are the side pockets that are filled with foam sheets, use them for anything else, and whoops, there goes your padding.Anyway, Product is not as shown.
I had been looking for a good pair of headphones and I read the reviews of this one and I decided to purchase them. They provide a good quality sound and they are light. Great price for a good sound!
They all work. The heads are not as important as the crimper. If you only need a few cables then I would say get these. Functional and practical.
This boombox sounds really great for a compact unit. It has all the features one would need to use. The sound that comes from this machine is quite remarkable. One would think that a small boombox would equal to &quot;small&quot; sound, however, not in this case.I have a small table in the kitchen area which makes a good place to put it.All in all, this boombox delivers good sound and reliability.
Unless you like to smudge up your screen then this product is for you. Backs you up just enough so that your face is not right up against the camera.
Its better than expected. Stable image. Not advised if you want to record video.. image stabilization can be an issue.. but you cant expect more than the given price..
i have bought this product in Walmat,ga, it cost me more 100 dollars. it broken in 2 years with normal use,and cannot be repaired. i have bought Zarwa mp3 four years ago. it cost me about 30 dollars and it still good.
Sturdy, solid, stable, all that and a bag of chips. When I bought this lens I thought 300mm would allow me to zoom down someone nose 2 Manhattan blocks away that wasn't the case. But When I do zoom in from a reasonable range from my target I get some pretty damn fine shots. See my Sigma Zoom set on my Flickr page here.[..]Anyone complaining about blurry images either have to much redbull in their veins or they have epilepsy. In my flickr gallery I have plenty of shots at 300mm zoom and they all come in sharp. Now there is a lot of camera shaking when your zoomed in that close but I negate that by setting up a fast shutter and add rapid fire shooting. For every 4 shots taken I usually get 1 or 2 very sharp shots in my photo set. Works wonders for me and I don't have to lug around my Tripod every time I want to take pictures...I recommend this for anyone starting off and can't afford to buy the more expensive Nikon lens.One last note I'm not a very skilled photographer but... Manual focusing with this lens is wayyyyyy to sensitive. The lens gets all emo on you when you try to focus with it, in other words the focus ring is super loose when in manual mode. It's great for things that don't move an for when you have lots of time to waste trying to figure out if it's really focused correctly or not. Tried chasing a butterfly in manual mode and I learned that was the wrong thing to do. Live and you learn I guess.PS: The motor on the auto focus is a little loud but not a bother. I actually like the way it feels and sounds when it's auto focusing. A tad slow but not bad as long as your subject doesn't have a lot of objects or people passing back and forth in front of it.
I owned quite a few nikkor lenses including the primes and I was looking for a tele that is portable and I got confused between 70-300mm VR and the 80-400mm VR. Portability was a major issue here rather than cost. I reviewed a lot of comments about the two lenses and what stands out to me was that this lens would focus faster than the 80-400mm VR and being a newer model lens I thought this maybe a good one to get for a run of the mill photography. I got mine today and I am very very pleased with the quality of the optics here. I didn't imagine it is this good and tack sharp as well. I owned a non VR version of 70-300mm as well and on my own I feel that this new VR version is 5mm wider in diameter and sharper. The VR version works...I was able to handheld shutter speed of about 1/30s with no obvious blurr. I give this 5 stars!
I just received this bag today. It looks great and holds my IBM Thinkpad T42 nicely. The handles and straps are comfortable. Excellent bag for the price.
I bought this unit 3 weeks ago from Best Buy. I had previously purchased a Mintek 1710 (7 inch screen) from Best Buy in August 2002. The Mintek had a sharp picture but its build quality and its battery were exceedingly poor. I had two Mintek's go bad on me until Best Buy simply asked me to apply my initial investment towards any new DVD player.Next, I acquired a Toshiba SD-P2500 with an 8.9 inch sceen. This unit has fine build quality and the sound is superb. However, after 2 days of fiddling with its controls, I could never get a good picture in lowlight scenes. The blacks were too milky. I watched the DVD of TWISTER and was really disappointed with the experience. Finally, I took it back to Best Buy and got the Sony.The Sony is a beautiful unit with a 7 inch screen. It lacks the progressive scan feature (no use on the built-in screen) of the Toshiba and the component video outputs - it does have an S video out. The sound from the tiny speakers is nearly as good as the Toshiba. However, this unit has the finest build quality (quite unlike the Mintek which would get dented with the slightest bump) of all the portable DVD players that I have seen. It is made in Korea and not China (not sure if that has anything to do with it).The picture quality is simply superb with deep blacks. It has two buttons right on the LCD that allow you to adjust the brightness and contrast - very convenient. I also love the tiny blue LCD display that gives you information on the track number etc. So far the battery appears to perform well. It has only one headphone out unlike the Toshiba (which had two) but this can be rectified with a $5 split cord from Radio Shack if you need it. I have had no problems with DVD's slipping in my car over road bumps. The manual is well written as you might expect from Sony.I must confess that I miss the 8.9 inch screen of the Toshiba and also the ability of the Mintek to play PAL DVD's. (Neither the Toshiba or the Sony will play PAL DVD's).Finally, I would highly recommend that one get a product replacement plan with these players. Although, I am so far very happy with the Sony, I just have a feeling that portable DVD players are still not quite robust enough for the use that our children subject them to in the course of travel.
I bought two of these cartridges and they worked ok for what I used them for (printing shipping labels) so I went ahead and bought six more. What a mistake. Three only worked for one printing and when I would try to use the next day it was like they were out of ink. The other three would have to go throught a clean nozzell step each time I used them until I finally got fed up and whet out and bought the Lexmark for twice the price but no aggravation.It seems like a waste of time to rate an ink cartridge but I was once told by my Grandpap that "you get what you pay for" and believe me he was a man that knew what he was talking about only I was a person that didn't listen. I'm here to tell you to buy the cartridge suggested by the manufacturer.Thanks for your time. Country Joe from PA
I had to remove this cable in favor of another -- added visible noise to 1080p signal. I used to in front of a 50' to reach my receiver after I moved it a little further away. (I have an HDMI extender/amplifier at the other end.)
I purchased these maps for a trip to Italy. We flew into Rome, toured around Northern Italy for 2 weeks and flew back out of Venice. I wouldn't even think about doing it without the GPS. Rather than buy just the Italy map I got the full Europe for future trips.
(...)It's very easy to use and to download.The quality of the pictures is very good, and when I use the right photo paper(important) and program my PC for that paper , of course, the prints look really nice, some even excellent.However, I also think the batteries last very little. I am now using rechargeable batteries and a battery charger that charges in an hour. A more serious problem is that lately the camera-to-PC cable has developed a problem. Whereas at first I just let my pictures download while I was doing something else, now I have to sit and hold the cable where it is plugged into the camera in a certain way and wait during the whole downloading process to finish. First I have to wiggle the cable inside the camera until it beeps and starts downloading. And I better not move my hand at all or it disconnects. I don't know if the bad contact is in the camera or the cable. I have not yet decided whether to buy another cable because it might be the camera itself.But anyway I like the handy and light little camera and am agreeably surprise it makes pretty good quality pictures.
I needed to burn a few DVDs, and also needed cases for them. These DVD+Rs solved both of those problems.Nothing special about the cases. They're the slim jewel case kind. Black plastic back with clear plastic front cover, and a folded paper insert with lines on the front and inside. The words "Maxell DVD+R" and "4.7GB/16x/2hrs SP" are screened on the front of the disc, and you can see the purple-blue data layer on the rear.I used 5 of the discs in a Matshita UJ-898 laptop burner (15" MacBook Pro), and none of them were bad. For disc nerds, the media code of the discs was "RITEK F16"Side note: For some reason, Amazon's "Technical Details" say these discs are 4x, while the product image shows "8x". The actual product I received from Amazon was 16x.EDIT 31 October 2011: Amazon seems to have finally corrected their product info, and now properly shows "16x" in the photo.
This is a very heavy duty surge protector. It really is becomes a piece of your home theater system because it looks so cool. The outlets are well spaced leaving room for the largest of plugs. My dad has the same model and it has held up for years.
This hard drive was a good purchase. It arrived early and works perfectly with the CPU I installed it in. No complaints here.
Great product for interfacing between the factory 2007 Ford F-250/F-350 Lariat harness and an aftermarket DVD/GPS/Bluetooth/Stereo. There is very little room to tap into or rewire the factory harness. With this adapter, you just wire to your new unit's connector. 2 clicks later you are installed. As mentioned before, all the pins you will need are wired, with a few left-over. I soldered all my wires and used shrink wrap. The wires colours were nearly perfect match, if you didn't have a wiring diagram.Don't be worried about the steering wheel trigger wire for the stereo control. One wire controls 4 functions based on circuit resistance. If you have the steering wheel controls for the telephone/blue-tooth as a second trigger wire, you can easily map it with one of the extra pins (later model years).
I actually recieved (not this model) a Polaroid PDV-0701A for Christmas, which is the same in almost every way. I followed the directions and charged it for five hours. I started watching a movie (Finding Nemo, I think) and got about halfway through when it froze. The screen froze and you could hear the disc stop spinning. This has happened with every DVD i've used, sometimes damaging the DVD so now I can't use it in a regular DVD player. Now whenever I put any kind of CD or DVD in, it spins one or two times and comes up with a "No Disc" message. I haven't used it that often, so it is out of warranty and Polaroid is absolutely no help. Polaroid makes great cameras, but STEER CLEAR OF OTHER POLAROID ELECTRONICS!!
This is a great lens, but it let me down at the worst possible moment. After 40 years of using Canons, I can never totally trust this lens, or Canon cameras. I got an error message saying the camera was not communicating with the lens and I needed to clean the contacts on the lens which I did several times without success. Then I swapped out the battery, turned off auto focus and image stabilizer, pulled the chip and put it back in, etc. All I got was a black screen and the error message. Then I pulled the lens from my 60D and mounted it on my 30D and still the same. Here I am on a road trip for my book a thousand miles from home and after a year of planning. Is this just an anomaly? No. My daughter had the same lens it and it failed her too. Like I said, if you're in this position, you need a backup lens and a backup body. I don't know what's going on with Canon, but either workmanship or engineering is in decline. I bought a 60D in April and the flash refused to pop up within a couple of weeks of purchase which Canon fixed under warranty. And by the way they won't pay for shipping. It cost me $33 for shipping and insuring to send it 40 miles to the West Coast service center. Today I'm driving down to Redding, CA to pick out a Tamron lens which is just what my daughter did. I'll get a repair estimate from Canon which I expect will be at least $180. If it's too high, the lens goes in the dumpster. Good luck.
I've had two of these. The first became almost unusable. The second is similar, but not so bad -- so far. The cursor is unstable, and sometimes drifts when not in use. After a month on the second one I replaced it with a LogicTech mouse, which was about the same size and price, much more reliable, and easier to travel with because the cord winds onto the mouse and clips snugly with a clever clip-on USB connector.
I have been using this little baby for about three years now and it has performed flawlessly. My only complaint is that it does so much that I forget how to use all of the functions unless I play around with it regularly. I use it off trail hiking in the Smokey Mountains and in my truck when looking up an address, even though I have a Tom Tom in the truck. A true story. While on vacation one day I had placed the Garmin on top of my center console of my F-250 Super Duty. Upon going to pick it up I could not locate it. I happened to look in my rear view mirror and saw the face of my rather large Rottweiler looking at me and there appeared to be only the strap I recognized as being on my Garmin protruding from her closed mouth. I yelled at her to drop it and out popped the Garmin all gooey and slimy. Upon wiping it off I saw that she had chomped down on it and the corner of the screen was fractured. I was going to send it back to Garmin but it has worked perfectly for the past two years. This gives a new meaning to the phrase; "Takes a licking and keeps on ticking".
I use this adapter with my Playstation 3. I thought that the adapter might block the LAN port (which is right next to the HDMI port on the PS3), but this is not the case. Needless to say, the picture quality is great.EDIT: The adapter has begun to fail in the past few months. I get static on the screen every now and then. If I'm not mistaken, it seems to happen way more when the PS3 is horizontal. That's why I have changed the rating from 5 to 4. Peace!
I purchased this stereo a few days ago from a Sharper Image Store location and as great as it looked and sounded, I took it back today. First off the instruction manual had to be written for an older version of this stereo because there were alot of things that it should have done that it didn't do because it is a "new and improved version". For example when playing a CD the instructions say you have the option of changing the display from how much time has passed on the current track to how much time is remaining on the current track to how much time is left on the CD to the AM/PM Clock. But they must have changed that on this model because it doesn't do that at all. But by far the worst part of this stereo was the remote. The buttons on the remote have to be mashed in to have them work. And with the volume 'button', which is a sort of dial/bubble/push thing, you have to apply a certain amount of pressure to a very specific and hard to find part of the 'button' on the remote.
I've only used it a few times and it's never been in a place where it probably would've been stolen anyway. I still use it because on the off chance it could disappear, it's worth the minute it takes me to get this cable out and put it on. The first time I put it on it felt and sounded like it was scraping the inside of the laptop, but I didn't worry too much about it and it hasn't been a problem. Now that it's been on a couple times it goes on easily every time. Just have to get the T-bar twisted until it lines up with the dots by pressing the key in and turning, then stick it in, turn the key 90 degrees, pull it out, and done. Long enough I haven't ever had a problem finding something to loop the cable around.
I screwed my $300.00 iPod using this kit. It says it works on all 5th generation but after taking mine apart and breaking turns out the late 2006 models take different batteries....so BEWARE. Sweet thing is Amazon is awesome and got me a refund promptly. Still out my iPod though.
I bought this mic stand as my introductory stand for audio calibrations. It was a bad choice for me. The way the legs support that stand seem to work for a fixed position but I will need to move it around regularly and it does not work well for that. Other adjustments work fine. Will most likely buy another stand and sell this at some point.
This thing is very good and I don't know how I got around without it. It is a little quirky at the start of your trip and the details at the end of the trip (like all the little turns) can be questionable, but the main eneral part is good. Has options to look for restaurants and gas and stuff like that, but the maps may be outdated. Sometimes it leads you to a nonexistent gas station or you type in a place you know exists and it cannot find it.I like it, but I only paid $99. That was only two weeks ago and for some reason it has jumped up to $199 and slightly better models cost less. In that light I would look into those models like the 255 or higher and wonder if it is a sign that this particular one is being taken off the market.
For the price these subs pound. But don't think they're gonna be even close to te loudest subs. Yeah 2 of these will pound hard given the right amount of power, but compared to more expensive subs these can't compete. I had 2 of these and they were very loud, my trunk rattled before I got dynamat. I upgraded to $600 subs and will never go back to these. Type R's are VERY good middle level subs.
These pouches are just as good as the brand name in fact they are even a bit thicker/stronger feeling. I reccomend them!
Although small, this little table radio has good reception and very clear tone. It also is good looking.
i read others reviews and took a chance on this item. i'm not disappointed at all. this player works just great for me, although you must follow the instructions close. the only problem i have is when my cat chewed on the usb cable and i now have to hold my mouth just right.my wife also has a coby (a higher grade) but she has no problems with hers.feel safe with this item and enjoy..
I purchased this product on ebay for about 10 bucks. Well,that's all it's worth these days. With Omnisky being bought by Earthlink and Earthlink stopping the service, it's completely useless. I'm surprised to see this here on Amazon.
The product arrived completely smashed apart. Amazon packed it in a ridiculous way that almost seemed designed to result in maximum smashing.They did the same thing to a spindle of CD-Rs that was purchased at the same time.I strongly recommend not purchasing this product from Amazon.
PROS:1) Price-Found it for $100 (plus $26 s/h) on sale online; can't beat the price for a name-brand system with the specs.2) 600W total power-Sounds great with 5.1 surround-sound movies; though the sub-woofer is the same 100W as the satellites, the sub can be turned up to compensate.3) Plays burned DVD-/+Rs4) Component vide/progressive scan DVD playback5) Controls are simple-I recommend reading the manual to take advantage of all of the features (available online).6) FM-tuner built-in-However, no AM if you need it.7) Looks nice and sleak.CONS:1) Only one auxillary A/V input-Must switch between VCR and mp3-player/laptop, etc.2) No digital input-Though I have no use for this right now, it won't be available in the future.3) Tha main unit itself is rather large-17"W x 17"D x 3"HSUMMARY:I bought this unit because I wanted a 5.1 speaker system for the living room without spending a whole lot of money. This has all you need for that purpose from a decent company with a great price. If you are looking for a high-end complete and super-powerful system then this is not for you and you'll likely have to spend lots more. For most movie-viewers, this great system will be worth every dollar.
I bought this HDMI cable to connect PS3 to a 1080p Samsung LCD HDTV. While the cable seems to do its job of conveying audio/video signal from source to destination at 1080p, I experienced periodic screen flickers on the TV. It got really annoying after a while. After changing to another HDMI cable, the flicker problem went away.The cable does look like it has quality construction and has HDMI 1.3 printed on the cable wall. But don't be fooled by the looks which can be deceiving. From what I experienced, the internal construction of the cable may not be up-to-par, leading to the flicker problem.It did not work for me so it's a total waste of money. At 2 dollars and cents, it is not even worth it. Decide for yourself if it's worth your while.
I did about two months of reseach on the internet and speaking to professional photographers. The majority recommended the Nikon D200. Has a great deal of capability. Highly recommned it. Understand Nikon is comming out with D300 I believe -- according to serveral sources it is suppose to be about 14-15 MG per shot. Price should also increase according. Highly recommend the D200 with extra battery drive and the 18mm to 300 tele lens.
This cd case is a good one!Good for the price. The case does have one problem.The sleeves do fall out.But overall it is a great case!!!
This is my first plasma TV and Panasonic did not disappoint. The picture is awesome and the speakers are not bad. I do not expect their 2 speakers to sound like my sound system but it is more than enough for TV. I like the fact that it has Dolby Digital for surround sound. I felt like I was watching the NBA final in the arena itself with Dolby Digital on HDTV. I am impressed with its HD tuner. I can get all of the local HD channels clearly using an indoor antenna. DVD also looks great. I can't wait for HD DVD to come out. It also looks beautiful on my wall. It gets 2 thumbs up from me.
ATI Radeon(tm) X1300 SpecificationsFeatures105 million transistors on 90nm fabrication processFour pixel shader processorsTwo vertex shader processors128-bit 4-channel DDR/DDR2/GDDR3 memory interface32-bit/1-channel, 64-bit/2-channel, and 128-bit/4-channel configurationsNative PCI Express x16 bus interfaceAGP 8x configurations also supported with external bridge chipDynamic Voltage ControlHigh Performance Memory ControllerFully associative texture, color, and Z/stencil cache designsHierarchical Z-buffer with Early Z testLossless Z Compression (up to 48:1)Fast Z-Buffer ClearZ/stencil xache optimized for real-time shadow renderingUltra-Threaded Shader EngineSupport for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 programmable vertex and pixel shaders in hardwareFull speed 128-bit floating point processing for all shader operationsUp to 128 simultaneous pixel threadsDedicated branch execution units for high performance dynamic branching and flow controlDedicated texture address units for improved efficiency3Dc+ texture compressionHigh quality 4:1 compression for normal maps and two-channel data formatsHigh quality 2:1 compression for luminance maps and single-channel data formatsMultiple Render Target (MRT) supportRender to vertex buffer supportComplete feature set also supported in OpenGL 2.0Advanced Image Quality Features64-bit floating point HDR rendering supported throughout the pipelineIncludes support for blending and multi-sample anti-aliasing32-bit integer HDR (10:10:10:2) format supported throughout the pipelineIncludes support for blending and multi-sample anti-aliasing2x/4x/6x Anti-Aliasing modesMulti-sample algorithm with gamma correction, programmable sparse sample patterns, and centroid samplingNew Adaptive Anti-Aliasing feature with Performance and Quality modesTemporal Anti-Aliasing modeLossless Color Compression (up to 6:1) at all resolutions, including widescreen HDTV resolutions2x/4x/8x/16x Anisotropic Filtering modesUp to 128-tap texture filteringAdaptive algorithm with Performance and Quality optionsHigh resolution texture support (up to 4k x 4k)Avivo(tm) Video and Display PlatformHigh performance programmable video processorAccelerated MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9, VC-1, and H.264 decoding and transcodingDXVA supportDe-blocking and noise reduction filteringMotion compensation, IDCT, DCT and color space conversionVector adaptive per-pixel de-interlacing3:2 pulldown (frame rate conversion)Seamless integration of pixel shaders with video in real timeHDR tone mapping accelerationMaps any input format to 10 bit per channel outputFlexible display supportDual integrated DVI transmitters (one dual-link + one single-link)DVI 1.0 compliant / HDMI interoperable and HDCP ready1Dual integrated 10 bit per channel 400 MHz DACs16 bit per channel floating point HDR and 10 bit per channel DVI outputProgrammable piecewise linear gamma correction, color correction, and color space conversion (10 bits per color)Complete, independent color controls and video overlays for each displayHigh quality pre- and post-scaling engines, with underscan support for all outputsContent-adaptive de-flicker filtering for interlaced displaysXilleon(tm) TV encoder for high quality analog outputYPrPb component output for direct drive of HDTV displays2Spatial/temporal dithering enables 10-bit color quality on 8-bit and 6-bit displaysFast, glitch-free mode switchingVGA mode support on all outputsDrive two displays simultaneously with independent resolutions and refresh ratesCompatible with ATI TV/Video encoder products, including Theater 550CrossFire(tm)Multi-GPU technologyInter-GPU communication over PCI Express (no interlink hardware required)Four modes of operation:Alternate Frame Rendering (maximum performance)Supertiling (optimal load-balancing)Scissor (compatibility)Super AA 8x/10x/12x/14x (maximum image quality)HyperMemory(tm) 2***2nd generation virtual memory management technologyImproved PCI Express transfer efficiencySupports rendering to system memory as well as local graphics memory
This was a waste of time and money its like a toy camera!My fifty dollar Intel takes better pictures.I cant wait to send it back.
I had a pair of these cables for approximately 2 years when i noticed there was a frayed end where the connector started to come off. I didn't notice any change in performance but I recalled that ALL Monster Cable &quot;wires&quot; have a lifetime warranty. I thought I'd try and take advantage of their claim and low and behold, I easily made arrangements to have a new one exchanged. It took only a week of waiting (back and forth shipping, mind you) and I had a brand spanin' new cable in my possesion. Great customer service!!!
Got a new HD TV? It has been said that 95% of americans can get five HD stations (unless you live in the mountains of Idaho, maybe). I get fifteen near Boston. So, this will help you out, but only if the transmitting antenna is within 20 to 30 miles (30 Km or so for you non-northamericans). A rabbit ears and the UHF loop will always help indoor reception. However, the built-in amplifier is a little on the anemic side, but it helps.The good thing is that this doesn't cost much; if you don't think it is muscular enough, at least you haven't spent up towards $100 on it. HD TV at 720p and especially at 1080i is impressive! My favorite watching is golf games on the pro circuit - you feel you are there! You can literally see individual blades of grass!So, this will give you a taste of what is possible. The sad truth of indoor TV antennas is that they don't transform lead into gold. You need a substantial outdoor, high antenna pointed in the right direction to get the gold standard in over the air reception.If you didn't grow up in the heyday of TV, you may need to face the learning curve of jumping up occasionally to change the position or length of the antenna elements or strength of the amplification. It's so fifties! Enjoy!ADDENDA:I just got a somewhat more capable amplified indoor HDTV antenna from of all places, Radio Shack - their model 15-1892, which is a futuristic black disk with an internally rotatable antenna on a base with a 22db amplifier (which is a lot of amplification - on the order of 100 to 1000 times better than a plain rabbit ears) and a LED display and a few buttons. It has pulled in more HDTV stations than any other indoor antenna I have tried so far. It cost about $50 and is worth it, in my opinion.I'm currently using these rabbit ears for my FM radio and it does a fine job - better with the rf amplifier turned off, actually. figure that
This is a super affordable HT speaker set for someone wanting to build a HT system on a budget. I bought an Infinity PS212 sub to compliment these speakers and they sound pretty good considering the poor acoustics of my room.The only real downside to this speaker set is very limited mid range response. Dayton makes a good speaker for the entry level customer. It's not a crap speaker by any means, but it's also nothing even close to say a Polk RTi either.
If you need to broadcast high-resolution video images, from cameras, cable TV, and DVD/VCR this is what you will need to broadcast throughout the house.
I Think This printer is cheap enough to everyone ..that who use conputer a lot..This printer's print speed is fast and clearly prinstedI love this printer
The Antec laptop cooler works even better than I had hoped. I recommend this product.
i always had trouble with the ear-bud type so I was on the look-out for a reasonably priced pair of headphones.This one meets my needs completely; now i can watch my videos comfortably propped up in bed without disturbing my early-sleeper husband.
Really hard for me to write a review as I have nothing with which to make a comparison. If I order something and it comes in a timely fashion, feels good and solid if it is one of those type items that should have that feel, works easily and quickly, and, in this case, gives me clear and bright views, then I am satisfied and that is worth 5 stars.
Background:High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the best audio / video (a/v) digital interface ever made. It achieves superb a/v performance at a reasonable cost compared with other digital cables such as Toslink (Toshiba Link) & S/PDIF (Sony / Philips Digital InterFace). The HDMI standard / version is also improving with time & this digital interface is here to stay for a very long time to come.I'm tired of reading about 1's & 0's digital theory that's been beaten to death by consumers & critics alike. There are many things that may be theoretically correct but practically it proves out to be otherwise. In my experience, the quality of materials used / implemented does have an impact on performance with all digital cables & components. It comes down to one's budget, expectations & understanding of electronics.Over the years, I have tried / used many branded & non-branded HDMI cables. The following are a few branded HDMI cables that I currently use in my a/v system:1) Monster MC 1000HD, priced @ USD59/2mMonster MC 1000HD-2M Ultra-High Speed HDTV HDMI Cable (2 meters),2) Pangea Audio HD-24PC, priced @ USD70/2mPangea Audio HD-24PC HDMI Cable 4% Silver Plated (2 Meter),3) AudioQuest X Cable, priced @ USD30/6.5ftAudioQuest HDMI X cable - HDMI plugs 2m (6.56') braided cable&4) Mediabridge Ultra Series, priced @ USD10/6ftMediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet - Category 2 Certified - Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel [Latest HDMI Version Available] - (6 Feet).I've used the above V1.4 HDMI cables, of different lengths, with LaCie LaCinema Media Player, Pioneer DVD Player, Oppo Bluray Player, HD Cable Box along with a 17in Dell LCD TV, 32in Panasonic LCD TV, 42in Panasonic Plasma & a 50in Panasonic Plasma TV.Performance & rating:Here's my take on the HDMI cables listed above:1) Pangea Audio HD-24PC priced @ USD70/2m:Rating: 5 Stars.The good: Build quality is second to none. The cable will surely outlive the components it's being used with. Impeccable black level performance & I'm truly floored using this HDMI on a 50in Panasonic Plasma TV. It truly stands out with it's price to performance ratio. It's a real bargain because of the good discount & free shipping in Amazon.The not so good: Thick & a lil' stiff just like their power cables, so not very ideal for flush wall mounted displays. Needs ample space behind the TV for cable management.2) AudioQuest X Cable priced @ USD30/6.5ft:Rating: 5 Stars.The good: Very good build quality. A lil' thinner & so easier to handle than the Pangea Audio HDMI. Great performance for large screen displays. Just a tad less impressive with black level performance than the Pangea Audio HDMI. It's a very good purchase especially at the heavily discounted price & free shipping in Amazon. It w'd be hard to find a HDMI cable at this price that can beat the X Cable for build quality & performance.The not so good: Nothing at all. Really, it's that impressive for the current listed price.3) Mediabridge Ultra Series priced @ USD10/6ft:Rating: 4 Stars.The good: For the price, one of the best budget HDMIs out there. Very good for small screen displays & surely an upgrade to really cheap freebies that we get with most Bluray players, DVD players, Cable box etc.The not so good: Cheap build quality when compared to the other HDMI cables that I have. Not recommended with displays larger than 40in as picture quality is a tad less crisp when compared to the other HDMI cables that I have in my system.4) Monster MC 1000HD, priced @ USD59/2m:Rating: 3 Stars.The good: Good build quality, better than the Mediabridge HDMI but falls short in aesthetics & build quality when compared with Pangea Audio & AudioQuest HDMI. Performance is just as good as the AudioQuest HDMI cable.The not so good: At half the cost the AudioQuest HDMI, with the heavy discount & better build quality, is a better buy / bargain. It's time for Monster to offer better discount on all their cables.Conclusion:For display screen sizes below 40in, sources less than 1080p & cable lengths below 2m, a $10/m HDMI is just as good / effective as a $100/m & above HDMI cable. If U are unhappy with a $10/m HDMI only then sh'd U try something a lil' more expensive than that.For display screen sizes above 40in, the more robustly made Pangea & AudioQuest HDMI cables did make a difference in my system. The blacks were a lil' more well defined. The overall picture quality was a tad smoother, deeper & clearer.There are some brands of HDMI that are priced @ $100/m & above. At that level, one gets to buy exotic HDMI jewelry. It surely will have great build, finish, EMI / RFI shielding etc but it does not necessarily improve performance under the above conditions of screen size, source strength & cable length. It's surely not for everyone.The savings made on a `value for money' HDMI cable can be used to buy something else in the a/v system that can actually make a visible & audible difference, such as power cords, power conditioners, interconnects etc, just to name a few components that truly matter to me.In my experience, Silver is surely the best conductor for a/v, closely followed by Copper. I also prefer to use solid core cables over stranded cables & Silver plating over Gold plating wherever circumstance & budget permit. Gold & Platinum plating is used only because they are noble metals & do not easily corrode (oxidize) like Copper & Silver. Brass is cheap & is 360 percent less conductive than Copper. I'm surprised to see Gold plated Brass connectors still being used in most pro a/v systems & cables including HDMI. I'm sure the use of Brass is the most effective way to keep cable costs low.The Pangea Audio HDMI uses the best materials amongst all the HDMIs I've used & listed above. It uses 24 AWG (American Wire Gauge) Silver plated solid Copper conductors. Unfortunately, it's terminated with Gold plated Brass connectors. I'm yet to get hold of a HDMI that meets all my expectations & yet be priced sensibly. In a/v U get what U pay for, even then, there is a level after which U reach a point of diminishing returns. That's were good homework / research really helps. Knowing were to draw that line is the key point in this hobby.If the HDMI requirement is for a screen size above 40in, the source is full HD (1080p) & the cable length requirement is above 2m, then I'd recommend that one tries both - the cheap Mediabridge HDMI & a better grade HDMI from Pangea or Audioquest. Amazon has a very good return policy, so one c'd return the less impressive cable within 30 days of purchase. What more can one ask for?Just my $0.02.Brgds.
Just the first time, I used it, the signal was little bit noisy (even with the adjustemnts), but then I pluged it out for the nigth, next morning I pluged in again and it symply never worked again.
This is a very easy to use printer, copier, faxes and scans. This is the second one I've bought and I'm really pleased with the product.
this works well, is quiet, & most importantly for me, is fast & reliable. i haven't used the lightscribe feature yet, so i cannot comment on that aspect.
Must use HotSync function in applications on your Palm - start this, then tap on HotSync symbol on screen. There is no HotSync button on the cable itself. This is a minor problem, but not explained on the Amazon pages advertising this.
I'm an enthusiast, not a pro. I have a D40 which is the first thing I would grab if my house were on fire to carry out with me. I wanted to expand my lenses beyond the kit lens and the 55-200 telephoto I bought. I wanted something that was wide angle and could be used close-up for better portraits. The Nikkor 12-24 was appealing but this lense was half the cost and the reviews were compelling. I can't comment on all the techno-stuff about color shifting and correcting for this or that. The lense is extremely well-made; I've used a couple of third party lenses a photographer friend lent me and I could notice the difference when I compared the pictures they took to Nikkor lenses. I must say I am very impressed with Tokina. The lense is a bit heavy though, and bulky. So good construction means heft, but the bulk is no biggie because I bought the lens to keep around the house, not to lug around with me to the zoo. It DOES expand the frame in tight quarters, so it's a great lens to put on for indoor shots at birthday parties and the like when you want to get everyone in the shot, even old Aunt Edna munching on her dentures in the corner. D40 owners, you will NOT be able to use the built in flash with this lens- it's too big and will obscure the flash- you have to use an external flash with it. The second thing- this is supposed to be an autofocus lens, but at least with my D40 you have to focus manually. The lens will take good pictures in low light, but focusing it in low light isn't exactly easy unless you are doing a close-up and you can focus it to infinity. I'm not sure why this is the deal, but it's good to know. Still, bottom line is, this is a very well-made lens, takes great pictures and is great for indoor photography when you want a wider frame. I'm told it's good for landscape photographs too for that reason but I'm not so much into that. Good luck!
I own this for 2 months and I am very satisfied. I had no problems and dvd runs and burns very well.Battery runs up to 7 hours (no kidding, at low brightness)Fast enough to do anything, 1gb ram is fantastic and 100 gig hard drive is awesome.
Better than most items I have tried to use for my I-Pod. Less static but not totally clear reception. I would probably buy another for my other vehicle.
After deciding to buy my first DVD player in 2003, I wanted to get one with a vcr with it. I owned a Magnavox vcr at the time and that one lasted me over 10 years so I figured the new one would serve me well too. Well BIG mistake, reading all these other reviews I see I was not the only one disappointed. Not even a year it would not play DVD's anymore. (And I only played maybe 20 dvd's in that year) Told me that playback feature is not available on that disc. EVERYONE OF THEM. Soon after that It started to eat my video tapes, recording them and playing them. Even after rewinding them it would come out chewed up. I will never buy a Magnavox again. I feel cheated out of $200, and wish I would of read these reviews before I bought this POS. I replaced that Magnavox with a generic less expensive player, and so far I'm happy with the results. I'm done with Magnavox.
I do not use it. Too difficult to configure for the printer option and it seem to exhibit a security flaw. I noticed a printer on my network that is is not in my house...?
This thing works great as long as youi have ideal lighting, meaning complete sunlight. I did not expect it to work perfect in the dark, but in a well lit area I would have thought it would at least provide some type of image that you can see. Truth is that unless yoiu have plenty of natural light this thing won't work at all. They should tell you this on the box, but instead they have a picture indicating that it will in fact work in a dark room.
I had been using this product on and off for many years. The most recent I own is a 1". Worked OK. HOWEVER, when I went to replace the polonium strip, as I had done a number of times in the past, I was shocked at the new price for the strip.I have NOT ordered a new strip.Needless to say, it now resides in the bottom of my gear bad as just another ordinary brush.
Excellent functionality and features. Plays songs clearly and the size is phenomenal. The thing even has games on it (including solitare) that you can play while listening to music on it. Read other glowing reviews for the great features (since there are many), but I want to get to a possible cheaper alternative and also some of the downfalls of this device that other players offer.The price and that there are no FM tuner or voice recording features are what pull down my rating. Yes, I cannot deny the iPod Nano is an amazing piece of technology, but seriously, these things cost a lot and there are other players that will due for most people at cheaper prices and with features the iPod Nano doesn't offer. Unless you are in need of keeping an enormous amount of music with you and/or need lots of room for multiple "books on tape" (converted to MP3s), a 1GB MP3 player is probably really what an individual needs. For a great 1GB player, check out the Creative Zen Nano Plus*.*This device has an FM tuner, it will record the radio onto the player, it has a voice recorder, an input for recording CDs directly to the player, and its height and length are less than that of the iPod Nano (but the Nano is thinner).Summary: great player and design, but also check out the Creative Zen Nano Plus and other players for alternative features that may be of interest plus a lower price. Also, if you do decide to get an iPod, get a white one since scratches don't show as much (they show up on the black one more).
I needed a wireless notebook adapter and someone suggested this product. I bought it, installed the software, plugged in the WPC54GX4 in a wifi location, and everything installed and connected without a problem. How often does that happen?!
A good advice for buying DVD players, would be this. The sound it contains is as if your in cinema at home. Its a good price, good quality and defenatly a great LooK! So why not save your time from searching every year for a new model and buy this one heck of a machine!
Binoculars are used for ocasional long distance viewing in mountain terrain. The clarity is remarkable. They are a little heavy, but this does not cause a problem. Wish I had had these binoculars years ago.
I was very intrigued to see that RCA was offering a CD changer that played MP3. While RCA received mediocre reviews online, and I couldn't find any reviews of this player in specific, I took a gamble and ordered one. It arrived (single boxed), I unpacked it, and immediately noticed its light (cheap?) plastic construction. Plugged it in, popped in some disks, and ... nothing! It recognized the disks, but would not play them. Amazon graciously agreed to send me another unit second day, and paid for the the original's return. The second unit arrived, this time it would not even accept disks. I was wary of RCA's reputation when I ordered this unit. This experience has buried it for good. A definite do not buy.
This does a great job of scanning photos and slides. It's easy to use and the final product looks great.
I must admit that I already have one of these but I loved my first one so much that I wanted a second one for our barn and patio. I'm too lazy too unplug the one in the house! The sound quality is great! The speaker is small enough that it does not stand out like a bulky speaker would. My IPod uses the standard holder but the system comes with a variety of holder inserts so it fits most models. I have had my old one for about 7 months and have not had one problem with it and I tend to turn it up pretty loud and use it daily!
You can't beat the price here. Though the quality of materials & workmanship is not top shelf, you definately get your money's worth with this lamp. It works well & looks good enough for what it is. Great for anyone on a budget.
I purchased the Gyration mouse and keyboard to use in my 5th grade classroom. Oh my gosh! It has made such a difference. I can now do powerpoint presentations from anywhere in the classroom. I have used the keyboard for the kids to pass around in brainstorming sessions. I use it in conjunction with my projector and everyone can see what the student is typing. It is so interactive. I have not had any problems with it losing charge. I have forgotten to put it on the charger overnight and it still works in the morning. I also like the hot buttons on the keyboard that allow me to get online from anywhere in the room. My classroom is fairly large and I don't have a direct line of sight to my computer. I have found it is much easier to use on a flat surface, but I am getting more comfortable using it in "trigger" mode. I had an Airliner and I have replaced it with this. It is much more user friendly and you can't beat the price. I highly recommend the Gyration mouse and keyboard!
reviews are always so crazy, have used this on so many dvds and cds, so far has always fixed them, and this Xmas my friends have asked for this, hope it works
Fantastic pictures, 3.1 megapixel comes out HUGE on the computer with beautiful quality. Easy to use also, only beef is with the battery indicator system. Low battery is indicated after 100 shots, I think it might be a bad battery though.
this plug fits perfect with my playstation 2 it pluged in easy and woks just like the plug that came with the playstation2
I bought this scanner almost a year ago with a new computer. The person who installed it (someone who worked in a computer repair store for 10+ years), had a hard time getting it to work properly at first. When it was working, I was able to scan just about anyghing with no problem and decent quality. Color and B&W; pictures came out decent, although the white tended to have a pale blue tinge to it. If used for B&W; text, I had to increase the resolution in order to have unbroken italic writing.My main problem is that I had kept getting a TWAIN device error which forced me to either restart the program, computer, or reinstall the software on several occasions. The last straw was yesterday when I reinstalled the software TWICE TO THE EXACT LETTER of the provided instructions, and the instrument refused to work AT ALL.In conclusion, I suggest getting another scanner, like I'm going to do this weekend.
I bought it in need of tranfering some files between my PC and the MAC in the lab, the MACs are old apple running OS9.x, and lexar 2.0 will not work on them because of low power supply, although the purple lexar 128M USB 1.1 works just fine. I am so sad that they don't sell the old purple any more, it was so pretty and useful...
What can I say about the IntelliFlash, except that I love it! Great to have a device that is 6 in 1 and USB to take with me when needed. I was able to test out all slots but the MemoryStick, has I have no MemorySticks. I have WinXP, just plugged it in and it found all the drives. The only disappointment I found, but it's not a big deal is the fact that if you look at the documentation, it shows you with Win98/NT you use the CD to load up the drivers and it places NICE little icons for you with each drive letter that shows what each one is MMC,SD,CF,MS,SM, is on your drive letters. If I could only get those same icons to show up for WinXP. You would think with MS (MicroSoft)'s brilliants, they would not only reconize these drives types, but also place corronsponding icons for each drive letter. I have sent Viking an email asking how I can do this, but still as of yet waiting for a response! But, overall I am happy with the product and the great price I paid for it. Well if I get my rebate that is!
Not much to say about RAM. Either works or it does not.I was happy to see the company sent me the EXACT RAM I ordered. In the past, I've had companies sent me 'Similar RAM' to what I've ordered.
Have been using these tapes all along for close to 10 years.Good quality taping.
It came within a timely manner, considering the shipping option that I chose and it does what it's supposed to, so it's perfect. That's all there is to say.
I was surprised how long this battery lasted. It was useful to have extra batteries while traveling. Now, I'm able to capture all those special moments.
I can't believe the people giving such low ratings to this product. Especially when they are complaining about the service cost after they purchased it - they should have researched that a little more.I purchased one for my grandmother this Christmas. I opened it up at home and downloaded beginning photos and then changed over the dial in number to her local number. After opening it at Christmas she took it home, plugged it in the phone line (double outlet adapter included for her to plug back in her old phone) and she was up and running.I could tell the next morning she did it right because you can see on the website that your photos downloaded the night before that you had sent.There is a nice program you can download from their website called Photo Sender. It is a nice little program that when clicked opens up your photo directory and you can then quickly pick the pictures you want to send (as well as crop and add text to your photos). Then hit the send button and you are done - it will upload your photo's and you don't even have to go to the website.My parents and one of my cousins has already sent her pictures as well - I had clicked the invite a friend and it sent them an email on how to sign up and access her frame.Sure I would never buy one of these for myself - I would want one that I can stick a CF card in (I actually have a Roku PhotoBridge connected to my plasma that makes a much better picture viewer).This is what it is meant to be - a way to share your photos with non-technical parents or grandparents who have no other way to see your digital photos. Luckily my grandmother is not in a nursing home or anything - but for someone who can't get around this would be a wonderful view on the outside world.I gave the product 4 stars because it is not the highest quality screen. The viewing angle isn't the best and it does not display the most vibrant colors. However, it is about right for the $100 range cost. I would expect $250-$300 frames would be much more vibrant.I can live with the service cost - I think it is excessive but if it keeps this company in business and my grandmother happy I'll gladly part with $100 a year.
As another reviewer mentions, this is the same charger sold by Porsche at over twice the price. I bought this to charge a dead battery and by the next day the car started like a champ. I'll be using it to maintain the battery from here out when I have the car in storage and don't expect any more battery problems.
Have owned 2 of these for about a year now and we are extremely happy. No complaints whatsoever. Most convenient feature for us is the network capability that allows any pc within the network to access the unit for any of the functions. Buy it ...you won't regret it.
I ordered this unit at the same time I ordered my Sansa e250 MP3 player. I thought I wouldn't want my computer on for a long time. So far most of the battery recharging has been done on the computer. I did use the unit once and it worked fine. I liked that the USB cable is the same cable that came with my e250 MP3 player so I have two of them in case something happens to one of them. I think when away from home I will use the charger since I don't have a notebook computer. I don't have much to say about price because I have nothing to compare it to. Delivery was better than estimated by Amazon.
This case is exactly what you'd expect, which is a good thing. the case is of good quality, about the size of a camcorder case with room for lenses. it comes with a uv haze filter AND a spare battery? i never looked back on this purchase.
So tired of working with a three inch antenna lead when I do anything to my car radio. This extender fits snugly at both ends and now I have enough slack to move the radio head around while making other connections and during testing. No change in signal quality, either. Very much worth the price!
I love this lense. It is an excellent portrait lense. I use it anytime I am around my grandchildren. I sit on the floor near them and shoot away. I can blur the foreground and background with a very narrow depth of field. I can shoot three pendant lights from a 45 degree angle with the first one blurred, the second on tightly in focus and the third one blurred. The large aperture makes all the difference in a photograph and a stunning photograph. You can make the subject definitively stand out. There are all kinds of creative photography uses for this lense. Provides a very clear and professional look.
Just purchased another one today. I have not noticed any difference at all between this and the OEM battery that came with my Canon SD1000. Both batteries last very long. They both work perfectly well and are compatible with the charger that came with the camera. Moreover, they charge in about the same amount of time (1.5 hrs). Definitely worth purchasing as a back-up. Thanks Lenmar!
the product title is misleading, as the filter has nothing to do with improving contrast. on the whole, the filter makes very little difference to the display and is really only for protection. finally, 3M stamped their logo to the bottom of the filter (a bit of a nuisance) although it's cleverly removed in the product photo (still available, as of this writing, at staples' website).
The Cerwin-Vega speakers are excellent. Great sound at all volume levels and different types of music. Spend the few extra bucks for premium speaker cable and connections, it is worth it.
I love this lens. Definitely the best fixed focal length lens I own. It is great for face portraits and a narrow depth of field. An 85mm is a must for any photographer shooting portrait work with super fine detail. The 1.4D is amazing as well, but more expensive.5 out of 5!
We purchased this item for my daughter for Christmas. But it didn't work. So, we took it back to get a refund from toys r us and the management was being very difficult. They would only exchange the item for another TeenTech. The management told us that no one else was reporting any problems with the TeenTech; however, the cashier advised us that our's was the fourth one returned on that date. Guess what?? The second TeenTech is no longer working. [...] I would not recommend anyone purchase this product. [...]
I got this as a router for my Tivo...it appears that it would work as a router, but it doesn't work with Tivo so I'm selling it again. The fact that it doesn't work with Tivo is not the seller's fault, but mine. I didn't ask what version it was.
the seller did not explain the difference between their product and other vendors including the necessary software. i emailed and seller never responded.
I bought this camera as a Christmas gift for my mother. My mother was never really into taking pictures, but when I loaned her one of my digital cameras for a trip, she ended up taking quite a few pictures and enjoying it. I thought this would be a nice gift, and I was right. She loved that it is so small and easy to take with her.Build quality is generally good, though the battery door is very flimsy feeling, and the tripod mount is plastic. The lens is average in aperture and range, but of good quality. The pictures turned out nicely, although you will have to deal with an occasional blurry corner. It's also very easy to use, with a great screen.I would have liked it better if it had an image stabilizer, but you can't have it all, and at the price, it's a trade-off you have to make. My mother will not miss it, as I'm sure she has no idea what it is anyhow.
HP lures you in with seemingly high performance for a low price. I was excited when I first bought this computer for what seemed to be a low price. However, within months the motherboard blew.This is not the end of the story. I later bought another HP notebook Pavilion 5139 and the first one had a broken CD rom. I returned it to circiut city for a new one, then within months the hard drive blew. They MADE me pay $14 for recovery disks (that did not come with the computer). Those disks did not work and I was forced to send the computer in.Bottom line, these HP's are at extremely high probability of failure. The old saying of getting what you pay for applies. These things break down. Keep in mind I have another HP Laptop that also broke and an HP desktop with problems. I am a software company owner and have about 12 personal computers. I can tell you that I will never buy another low end HP. They are junk!
This gadget is awesome. i mean come on. the pen comes with a built in digital camera and a harddrive. you can upload your pics on the computer, what more can you want ? AWesome dudes.
I bought this item to see if I could restore my small UPS back to useable. I could have bought a new UPS with warranty, but it would have been 3x the cost. Plus, fixing the one I had keeps it out of the landfill.It arrived quickly. It was the right dimensions, but they noted a "Free Upgrade" by sending one with a slightly larger Amp-Hour rating. I like that...I didn't need directions. It was simply 6 screws off, replace, and screw it back on. Matching the DC color codes.Works awesome. Thanks Amazon and Battery-Biz!!!I save all OLD batteries and rechargeables and recycle them all at once. Please don't toss them where they can eventually poison the world.
This drive certainly looks good--very light-weight, plug-and-play, powered through the USB cord itself, and thin enough to stash in even an iBook sleeve case. And it's reasonably priced. Unfortunately it doesn't work on my two G4 computers, both running Mac OS 10.3.5. My computers recognize the drive as being on the USB circuit (via System Profile), but the drive just won't mount. No drive icon on the desktop, no joy. I've tested the device by connectiing it directly to a powered USB hub and then connected it directly to each computer: it simply will not mount. The drive's LED lights up and the diskette whirs, but the drive's desktop icon never appears. I may have a faulty drive OR the drive may be incompatible with the drivers of Mac OS 10.3.5. I'll update this later if I ever find out.One problem for ALL Mac users with USB keyboards: the drive does not get enough juice when plugged into the keyboard USB port; too bad since that's the logical port to use. At least I got a pop-up window alert about that.The device would be terrific accessory for an iBook or PowerBook. But not until Y.E. Data can get this sucker to mount.
This is an excellent, efficient way for storing DVD's or CD's or Video games or any other discs that you have alot of. I bought two of these and I absolutely love them!! Highly recommended!!
I purchased this product only to find it didn't work; why? I have a d-link 655, which has three antennas. The three antennas work in sync with each other, so connecting this unit to that type of router will not work. However, if your router has just one antenna, than go for it, but keep in mind the connection size. I had to go to a specialty store and have a cable made to fit on the d-link 655 with smaller connection to the large connection on this Trendnet 14dbi. Too bad it was not for my environment.... Next time I'll research more, but the site should identify the connection size.... Returned
We purchased 3 of these for our kids for Christmas and so far they have worked out great. It was nice to find a portable dvd player that can play divx and that didn't break the bank. The kids love watching their own movies on the way to grandma's. My son likes his so much he will watch it in his room, instead of using the big screen in the family room. It seems to hold up pretty well, I know our kids haven't been gentle with them. The headphones they came with seem a little cheap but so far they have held up fine as well. For the price I think they were worth it.
I purchased this lens from Amazon and was less than happy about the packing of the shipping box, lens box could be felt shifting around with room and on all sides inside the box (a no no for packing items you're going to ship, particularly expensive items like this lens), however the lens was just fine.Now, I'd purchased a E-510 and have been weighing whether to keep it or go for a prosumer (no hassle) camera...until I unpacked this lens and put it on my 510. First light was literally a "Whoah" moment. Beautiful, sharp, at 50mm a relatively good amount of magnification. Looking at the pictures on the computer, the bokeh (out of focus background) is beautiful (big change from kit 510 lenses). The detail in the shots is astounding. Looking at the results of the few pics I took made me think this is why I got a DSLR.
This is really cool camera I had never used before. I used 400 Kodac film to develop and I had took many places and many weather conditions. Every shot was fine and great. It's terrafic state of art creature of Nikon. If you would like to take a photos of your children with Nikon-quality, this is most nice choice, I think. P. S. Use 400 film.. It's important..... from the professional
Is not Compatible with Windows Vista and Drivers are not available on the manufacturer's web site.
256MB for ...so after rebate is a good deal. ... the product is pretty good. I am not sure of Vikings speed claims as there is no way for me to verify, but the card does seem fast. I have taken 100 or so pics with my G3 and the card does seem to perform well.
I bought this cartridge to reinvigorate my Technics SL-DD22 turntable. I wanted to use this turntable with Audioengine A5 powered speakers. So I bought theTCC TC-750 BLACK Audiophile Phono Preamp, Pre-amp (Preamplifier)from Amazon as well. I replaced the stock Audio Technica cartridge on the Technics with the Shure M92-E. I also bought Discwasher D4 cleaning fluid. My previous set up included the turntable hooked up to a Sherwood integrated amp driving a pair of Infinity RS4000 three way speakers. So, everything about my set up has changed! Nevertheless, my current set up with the new cartridge sounds really nice. The main reason I had retired the turntable was due to the fact the records, in some places, particularly the tracks in the inner grooves sounded harsh. Now I am happy to report that records sound great without the harshness that used to make me cringe. It comes in a nice small protective container.I also bought the AT3482P P-mount cartridge. This came in small ziplock envelope protected by an L-shaped cardboard. I was shocked but then the shipping label said it was guaranteed new but the cartridges are bought by the company in bulk. I am just saving the AT cartridge for another day as the Shure is doing a fine job. The ShureM92-E cartridge is a no-brainer, to bring back to life old turntables like the Technics with P-mount cartridges. It is an audiophile bargain IMO!
Used this kit to wire new speakers and a sub in my car over a year ago. Everything is still working great. Definitely a cheaper alternative to some other kits, but comes with everything you'll need (and probably more) to install your complete sound system yourself. The wires aren't premium quality, but are in no way shotty. Exactly what one would need, unless they want to spend extra money on "gold-plated" nonsense. No complaints, very happy with my purchase, even after a year of use. My car BUMPS thanks to this kit!
This company was very prompt with the delivery and the product was just as promised. It was packed in a crush proof container and earlier then promised. Would buy again from them.
I bought this ink cartridge. It works. They run out too fast and cost too much.Anything else you need to know?
I had heard some good things about Lenmar nimh batteries about two years ago - but had bought another brand. This time around, with the good price on Amazon, I gave these Lenmar batteries a try. I ordered two ten-packs. Only 4 out of 20 batteries would accept a charge. I tried an Energizer charger, a LaCrosse BC-900 charger, and a RipVan100 Lightning Pack 4000N charger. The LaCrosse is a high-end charger, including diagnostics on batteries (voltage, etc., displayed for each battery). None of these would charge 16 of the batteries - even in the 'recovery' modes available on the RipVan and LaCrosse. Returned the batteries to Amazon.
I bought it because it was cheap, and it worked perfectly on my trip. No complains.Although I feel there has to be a less-bulky, less-heavy option somewhere.
My decision to purchase this item was based on the positive reviews on Amazon. Thankfully, it quit working within the allotted return time. Easy to return. Unfortunately, the next one broke as well. Luckily, again within the time requirements. Definitely the worst gift purchase ever.
I use both HP and Canon printers. I used to own only Epson printers but ran into issues with them. I use an HP printer for basic word documents (cheaper on ink) and the Canon MP500 for photos.I've never owned a consumer-based printer that prints photos as clear as this printer. It's awesome. I purchased the printer last summer and I haven't bought cartridges yet. I'm anticipating that they will be somewhat pricey.I also have a Canon SD20 digital camera that works seamlessly with the USB port on the front of the printer.Just remember that you will need a USB cable as today's printers do not include one.
CAREFUL - you don't get much coverage! It has been awhile since I have been so mislead by a product. Great charts, but what they don't tell you is that this CD is cut up into a bunch of sectors. YOU ONLY GET ONE sector and have to buy each additional sector - which for one that I checked was MORE than the original CD! I'd say RIP OFF if the charts were not so good. No...on second thought, I do feel like I've been ripped off!
Thanks to Kevin Edzenga's review. I bought this adaptor based on his review. I bought this item from SUPER DEAL. I love both the adaptor and the seller. Sound quality in my car's speaker was great. I hooked my Treo 750 phone to 2.5mm adaptor to Tape-deck adaptor in my car. I like the Free shipping very much. Thanks SUPER DEAL Today is June 22, I bought a second set, Treo 750 to earphone. I watch/listen both ears with stereo sound on sony-earphone-2.5connector-750 Treo. Work great on second set. also bought from SuperDeal, same seller. Very happy.
If you're like me, and stuck with an antique clockwork PalmPilot (in my case a III) from the days when the HotSync cradle connected to the serial port, the recent trend towards eliminating serial ports in PCs (and the fact that serial ports disappeared from Macs years ago) is something of a problem.If you're also like me in not really being able to justify an upgrade to a more modern Palm or Visor because you don't actually use the one you currently have very much, or don't have a compelling need to transmit color images of your address book via a built-in cellular modem, the PalmConnect kit offers a way to keep your ancient PDA synced for a substantially lower cost than buying a whole new PDA.The box contains a CD containing the appropriate software (I didn't use it since the Mac OS X Palm software is only available by direct download from Palm's site) and the converter itself. This, as you can see in the photo up top, is a little black box about the size of a box of Tic-Tacs with a rather short USB cable sticking out of one end and a female DB-9 serial connector on the other. Fortunately the fact that the initial market for this thing was iMacs didn't compel Palm to ditch taste and make the thing out of translucent puce plastic. It's plain, black and completely opaque.Plug the serial cable from your cradle into one end, plug the other iend nto a handy USB port and that's about all there is to it. Really.Since it's still basically a serial connection it's obviously not going to be as fast as a true USB cradle, and I'd personally have preferred (and been willing to pay for) a new cradle that had the serial-USB conversion built into the cradle base since it would have looked rather less clunky, but it does what it's supposed to, and I suppose you can't really ask for more than that.
Product is ok. I should have read the description a little better. It's on the small side and a little flimsy. But it will work
This is my third - and possibly final - digital camera. It does everything superbly and in a size I can just throw in my pocket so it's always there. Before the SD600 I had a Canon S100 2.1 mp [a great camera] and a Sony DSC-W1 5.1 mp [a piece of $%#@ - every other image blurry].With the Sony less than a year old, I couldn't put up with it anymore - it was time to go back to Canon so I wouldn't miss any future shots. I got the SD600 at Best Buy 1 day before leaving on a week-long trip to Boston. My 10-yr old daughter was studying the Revolutionary War in school so I was told to take a lot of photos and "Dad, make sure they aren't blurry like all those others." [She's got the old S100, so she's not worried].Since I'd already had the old S100, the controls were familiar. Best Buy had a 1GB PNY SD chip on sale for $39, so I had room for over 500 photos, plus I picked up an extra battery.In the week in Boston I shot day, night, flash, long exposure, high light, low light, drizzle, rain, sun, and even a short video of Morris dancers in Boston Common. Every shot was great - and not one blurry, even when the 'shaking hand' was on. I'm not sue that the image stabilization with the SD700 would be all that necessary.I found that indoors [my greatest fear since the Sony made you worry about every shot] with reasonably good lighting I was able to turn the flash off and shoot with natural light. I've not yet had the time to play with the various modes - just straight turn it on and shoot [both of which were very quick with minimal delay].Everyone we were with were greatly impressed by the 600's size, style, and images on the LCD - and surprised to see me turn it on end to show full screen portrait format shots [very cool]. Even friends with the SD450 [my Christmas recommendation] wanted to trade theirs in.I was able to get over 150 shots - maybe a quarter with flash - without recharging [I just stuck the little spare in the coin pocket in my jeans and didn't worry about it].The software's great, too. I used the old ZoomBrowser EX with the Sony, so it was nice to see this updated and much more functional. I might not have to use Irfan Skiljan's IrfanView package anymore.I'm sure that over the summer I'll find all those bells and whistles to be entertaining, but for just taking pictures, I don't think there's anything more I'd ever want. Now if I can just find someone to take the Sony... and I'll throw in my old Omega D2 enlarger for free!The SD600 is as close to perfect as you can get and all I'll ever need.
Initial Impressions:Just got this recently and the first impression is that it is in fact, decently built. It has an umbrella frame with each corner having a pair of 'rods', so it feels sturdy. The zippers and stitching feel solid, but only time will tell, as mine has only been used a few times thus far.Other reviewers stated it's cheap, but you do get what you pay for. Coming in around a hundred bucks, this would be considered a mid-grade soft-box for the size, so I aware of this going in. It doesn't feel cheap, but I know it's not the premium model, at a premium price.I found it to be of good value.Overall:It works great, feels sturdy, sets up quickly, and most of all, the quality of light it produces is spectacular. After the results of the very first test shots, I'm 100% happy purchasing this.Regarding Tilting:You'll definitely need other modifiers in addition to a simple light stand if you need the freedom for full tilt, otherwise, expect a standard range be around +/- 20 degrees, depending on how you choke it.
Nice TV, i dont have any complain. Great look and nice image. remote control a little bulky.
I decided at the last minute to upgrade from the V600 to the V700 once I saw the extra film and negative holders included in the V700. Wow, I can scan 12 35MM slides at one time, although it does take awhile. Love that it creates a separate file for each slide, even though it scans all 12 slides at once. The ICE software removed the dust marks, etc. I didn't have to do much touch-up in Photoshop afertwards. Simple to install and load the software. I researched photo scanners for about 6 months and am very pleased I spend the extra dollars for this one. Amazing quality.
The idea of a multifunction printer, scaner, fax, etc., is a good idea, but this implementation is cludgy and overpriced. To start, the base model does not include fax capabilities, which you must add later for an additional cost.All in all, the Brother MFC-8820DN is a much better value (around $600) and has everything included.
I switched to the 200 after using the Micro Trekker 100 for quite a while. Shooting photojournalism, it was troublesome to take the micro all the way off and hold it horizontal just to get to my gear on the fly. After reconfiguring the compartments of the 200 onto their sides, I can easily reach everything in my bag by simply swinging it around my body. All I need to do is open the side part of the zipper and I'm never in danger of dropping anything. 2 of my coworkers just ordered 200s after seeing how adaptable and portable it is.Highly recommended.
I bought this microphone for an oral history project for school which required me to use an external microphone with a digital recorder. This microphone does not have an on/off switch which you really need for any kind of sound quality. Recordings made with the microphone were barely audible, I did much better using the built in microphone on my recorder. Do not waste your time and money on this product, it is sub par.
This card was purchased as a replacement for failed 6-series card. Arrived within time and install was simple.
So sad to bought the HP 948 printer, the ink is very lousy, I print in HP paper it look still ok, but the HP paper no water proof. If I print in other photo paper, the black ink after dry will turn bluish. It should be the ink quality not good. I try the same photo paper (other brand) using the Canon S800 printer, the black color is black, not like HP black ink turn bluish. And Canon printer print very smooth photo, really like the photo, no gain!
With the exception of there not being an original box, whis was stated in discription; You wouldn't know this wasn't new.
I am using a Mac G3 tower, OS 9.1. I tried the Pyro Webcam because I didn't want to pay the exhorbitant price of the iSight.I am *very* satisfied with the Pyro. Even though I use dial-up, the people I have video-chatted with have told me the image is clear, in focus, and streams well. The only downside to the Pyro is a problem with my computer, not the webcam - I keep my tower on the floor so the built in microphone is too far away from me to capture my speech.All in all, a solid product and a GREAT alternative to the iSight.**I recently upgraded my system software to OSX (10.3, Panther) and the Pyro works very well with it. The webcam integrates wonderfully in iChat, AIM, and YIM. It doesn't work with MSNChat, but that's because MSNChat doesn't include the webcam use for Mac users! *grrrrrr*
A GREAT SUBSTITUTION FOR THOSE WHO DON'T LIKE TO CARRY AROUND A BAG WITH TWO KIT LENSES ALTHOUGH A BIT PRICEY. IT'S ONLY SLIGHTLY LARGER AND HEAVIER THAN THE KIT LENS, I FIND IT MORE CONVENIENT TO LEAVE ON THE CAMERA ALL THE TIME. ALTHOUGH I HAVEN'T USED THE TELE MUCH IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING PRETTY WELL IN MACRO ZOOMING IN TO ABOUT 24 INCHES AND GETTING SHARP RESULTS.AM NOT SORRY I SPENT THE EXTRA MONEY.
I've used "lenspens" for over 5 years now. Work great, and easy to use. Safe for quality optics. However, they do stop working after extended use. With constant, daily use while birding, cleaning binoculars and a spotting scope, they will last about 3-4 months. Salt water on the lenses will cause them to quit doing a good job in about half that time. So, use them, but date them, and replace after 3-6 months of moderate to heavy use, or even sooner in harsh conditions. They're cheap, and your lens coating is very expensive. This is a great product, much more convenient than lens paper/cloth and fluid.
For a home theater in a box this is AMAZING! Well worth the $$, The expeirence I had watching Saving Private Ryan was out of this world. I felt as If i was on the beach with these guys being shot at. I was veiwing it on a Samsung H-LT6189S. This Surround Sounds finish also matches the piano black finish you will find on the Samsung DLP Tv's. Enjoy! Worth the $$ and then some. Great job Samsung
This fiber optic (cable) is paired with StarTech.com 10/100 Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter Multi Mode SC 2 km (MCM110SC2)StarTech.com 10/100 Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter Multi Mode SC 2 km (MCM110SC2)and has no loss of signal, once the bends in the run are expanded.
The device does accurately detect radar bands, but it's very noisy and there's no exterior volume control. When music is playing I like to have it set louder, but when I'm conversating it becomes really annoying and I end up turning it off. That kinda defeats the purpose of having a radar detector. Also there are a lot of false alarms in city mode, which may be set too sensitive.
I enter this sight just for gk (general knowledge) of a product that we recently purchased. I was very impressed with information that was available to me at a push of a button. Everything was very easy to find. My 2 years old niece could of looked it up if I had asked her to. This is what I like in a sight something that is simple and easy to get in and get out of. I must compliment everyone who is involved with making Amazon such a terrific sight with alot of on hand information at a touch of a button. I going to make this review as short as possible and again I would like to Thank You... Keep up the good work!!!!!! You guys deserve 5 stars (*****)
I received my Nomad as a christmas gift, though it didn't work right out of the box. After calling Creative a few times, I finally got through(If you have to call them make sure to call about 15 mins before they close because you have to answer a bunch of questions). They told me that the rechargeable batteries that came with the player might have been totally dead. So I tried putting some normal alkaline batteries in, it finally worked!! By the way, if you have to do this be careful not to leave the alkaline batteries in too long or else the dock will start to charge them. But, I still can't get the rechargeables to work(Creative said by putting them in the player and taking in and out of the dock they will get charged enough to be recognized by the dock and computer), so you can buy a charger for them or just buy some rechargeable batteries. Besides the batteries not working(that's why I took off a star, actually A 1/2) this is a great player. It displays the song title, lights up, has an equalizer, and just looks cool and is smaller than I thought. But, make sure you read the instructions to figure out all the cool features.
This current 50" Plasma from Panasonic has proven to be worth waiting for. It lives up to it's features and has none of the drawbacks of DLP, LCD or front/rear projection. The contrast ratio is fantastic. Blacks are black. Suttle scene movement changes do not look like pastel grass flowing on a football field as with DLP and LCD. The built in speakers give good sound reproduction. The fans are quiet. There are plenty of Analog and Digital inputs. A good buy.
Great amplifier with lots of power. I have three of these. One is five channels, the other two have three channels. Plenty of power. I use two of them to power my 7.1 home theater system in my basement and one other for a 2.1 audio system in the living room. I use them to power my power hunger Magnepan ribbon speakers. Again they are a great amplifiers.
When I was researching cameras and lenses, I was concerned with all the recommendations of the 5D over the XTi for amateur use, including that of "Consumer Reports". I made the choice for the XTi and I haven't been the least bit sorry. Unless you are a pro and can justify almost double the price, this camera works and works well. I chose to put my money into a better lens, in my case a Tamron 17-50mm, f2.8.Personally, because of my investment in lenses for my Canon EOS film camera, I was driven to chose a Canon digital. If you don't have that as an issue, you may want to consider competitive units, but for my money, I am fully happy with my decision to purchase the XTi.
These guys take up WAY less space than the standard cases. So other brands are cheaply made with cheap plastic.... not the Imation cases.... they work great!
this notebooker adapter Gwas used to replace my B and is working good really impoved the speed over the B with the G router
This is our first HD LCD, and we are very pleased. Great looking unit; easily wall-mounted; versatile; and decent (although not fantastic) speaker sound. We have encountered a High Def problem with Direct TV -- who indicates they have a compatability problem with Samsung. According to Direct TV, this unit does not carry the most current chip (which reportedly costs only $[...] more) for the Direct TV HTML feed. Instead, we were advised to use the composite video connections. Not sure whether that is the truth, or a Direct TV "urban legend". As to delivery, packaging, service, etc., Amazon.com lived up to our expectation. And the price was more than competitive. We would recommend a "buy".
I have owned two of these mice now and I've had to replace them both. On the latest one, the left click button is no longer working. Which is very frustrating! It works a little if I press it really hard, but a double-click will not work.I am disappointed that I've had two of these and they have both lasted less than six months. I'm looking for a new brand!
The leather case was exactly how it was discribed. Good quality. I'm happy with this purchase.
This mini speaker has lots of volume for its size but the distortion and lack of any bass will actually hurt your ears!
This gorgeous LCD monitor is easy on the eyes, consumes very little power and has low heat emissions..I love it! The standard 1280 x 1024 resolution seemed small at first. After playing around with the free LiquidView software I decided to switch back to the standard setup and love it.
The only drawback is that it must be aimed directly at the camera sensor, otherwise great tool.
Got this for my son for his PSP and it works great. He's happy...
I had an 8mm digital camcorder I thought was a goner. It had refuesed to play any tapes until I bought this reidiculously overpriced cleaning cassette. I have to say - it worked like a charm. The camera had refused to play antyhing until I ran the cleaning cassette on it. the other camcorder I have was not so lucky. It still skips frames and appears to have more video head damage. It wouldn't play the cleaner tape at all. I guess I'll have ot wsend it in for repairs.
This is an outstanding case for my IPOD Video. It holds everything I need and then some, yet it is still compact. I placed all of my cables, earphones, external speaker and my Griffin Roadtrip mounts. I have a seperate case for the main controller. This is a must have product.
Can't go wrong with a Garmin product. I received mine with no coastal maps loaded on to it and called Garmin about the issue. They had the maps to me right away and I was ready to go. Their customer service is excellent. This unit was very useable for my boat and my car which came in real handy as I did not want two GPS units. This is a high quality unit and works nicely. I would recommend.
If you need the perfect thing to connect to everyone else. With several options and a hassle free version of connection. You will always get a great connection, better than any other speaker/microphone. You will get greater clarity than a headset. If you need a thing to communicate with and don't want to use the internal Push to Talk (PTT) button, use this. I guarantee it.
This product is overpriced for its quality. The unit is flimsy and does not hold MDs that do not have cases. So many manufacturers offer the MDs without cases, and then this holder becomes worthless.
I have had nothing but problems with this camera. Every change I make using its IPViewLight program locks the camera up, and I have to cycle power in order to connect again. Secondly the auto record function does not work. I have spent hours on the phone with 4 different tech support agents, 3 of which spoke very good Indian, and could not resolve the problem. Over all the camera is useless to me without the recording function.
Note the size of your TV and location/distance of any feet under the TV before buying this product. Did not seem very stable for the TV we wanted to use with it. Ended up abondoning the idea and now it sits.
I've had this remote for a few months now, probably about 6 or so. It worked great as a replacement for a previous Harmony remote I had. All in all, it's a great remote. The problem is with the charging base. If you search around the Internet, you'll find lot's of people like myself that have problems getting the thing to charge. I started having problems about 2-3 months ago, and despite my best efforts, things are not improving. I contacted Logitech and they say this remote has been discontinued, so buyer beware.The problem, I believe, is with a faulty charging base. The contacts don't set properly, so the remote often doesn't charge despite my best efforts of reseating it or wiggling it around. It didn't do this initially, but it does it consistently now. Cleaning all of the charging contacts with rubbing alcohol has not helped.Anyway, when it's charged, it's a great remote and we've been happy with it, despite the charging issues. If those issues didn't exist, I'd probably give it 5 stars.
This radio has performed flawlessly and it's very user-friendly. No fault of this radio, FM transmitting I could not stand. To use that you must use a weak/unused FM radio station to broadcast the signal through. Only problem is an unused station has the static sound. Good thing, this radio has a FM Out option, so I went and purchased a new car CD receiver (Dual XDM6820; another excellent product) that has an auxiliary input. I've had a strong signal throught metro Atlanta. I am extremely happy with this purchase.
the crystalizer works great and is a nice additions especially for low bitrate files. Software works well just make sure you update your drivers right away as with any new hardware...great product recommended
I love this camcorder.Since receiving it for Christmas, I've taken it skiing and operated it easily while skiing behind my 5 year old, getting some excellent footage!It is intuitive to use - it's easy to record, easy to play on the tv and easy to download.I've even dropped it in the snow, and it's still doing fine.It fits nicely in a ski pocket, jeans pocket, purse and is great for recording spur-of-the-moment fun.
Like another reviewer, I received this for Christmas 2006 and it stopped working the beginning of April. I really liked it but it just died. I'm finding out that this is a common problem. It would probably be best to spend a little more to get a better quality dryer than to replace this one a couple time a year.
im going to be blunt and quick to the point. Im buying another pair of Sennheisers. This is good in a way. But bad for a few reasons. These headphones rocked, they brought out my audiophile side. I love them and hate them. I dont have high quality equipment to test them on and im sure they are great on said systems but for my uses i need more bass. The mids and highs are clear as grease on paper. But i'm more inclined to need bass for hip hop. Im not returning them, i see uses for the long cord. But im getting more isolated,bass rich Sennheisers cause i have the money. Enough said they dont suck, so whoever says that is just a picky reviewer. They are great for the price.
I was given this camera for Christmas (2001) as a present from my Girlfriend and am quite familiar with it. In a nutshell, the camera is excellent. I had previously used Sony digital cameras on a loan basis throughout Europe and Australia and to own this latest version is just fantastic and I am privileged.The camera comes with software which allows editing of still and mpeg images. The supplied memory stick however, is only 8meg and this is the only criticism I have. I bought a 64 meg which helps more. Will be getting a 128 meg memory stick soon. Noting the size and quality of the pictures this camera is capable of taking - and the photos are brilliant, you need storage space so at least a 64mb stick is required. That is unless you want to concentrate on just taking small volume jpg's suitable for emailing. The camera doesn't come with a cover but this can be purchased separately, or any old camera cover will do. A spare battery would be a bonus. I guess its these add-ons which help Sony to maintain the profits.... Once again, only minor criticisms.The quality of the P5 is very good and typical of Sony. The camera is very small and able to be carried quite easily in a pocket. Once again, the quality of photos are excellent and with all digital cameras, the savings in the long term must add up through editing the photos you want and simply printing the good ones. Possession of the software program 'Adobe Photoshop Pro' adds another dimension however the supplied program with the camera is good enough for the average user.What else can I say, other than I highly recommend the P5. My parents have the P3 which has less zoom and a lower pixel capacity for fine photos and it too is great....
I am a software developer and my mouse is my life. I decided after researching for hours on this mouse to buy it despite some of the negative reviews about battery life, sleep mode, and driver problems. I have had great luck with Microsoft mice and am a die hard on the feel of them.I am here to say that this mouse is great. I have an IBM T40p laptop and it works flawlessly with the integrated bluetooth on the laptop. The Microsoft driver CD installation did want to remove the UltraNav drivers (IBM's touchpad drivers), which I do not know why, but after the installation I went back and reinstalled the UltraNav drivers and it works just fine. I can configure both devices with no problems.Also, the battery life is so far so good. I have used my mouse non-stop for two days now and my battery life still shows good in the mouse configuration in the control panel. I did however buy re-chargable batteries so I do not have to spend the money over time.And finally, this mouse does go to sleep after awhile of inactivity (around 30 seconds) but with one simple click it wakes right up and you do not even miss a beat! The trick is that you HAVE to click the button once. Moving the mouse does not wake it up.The one thing that is missing on this mouse is the ability to turn it off. They need an on/off switch so that when you travel with it you do not need to take out the batteries. When the mouse is moved the optical turns on. They just need a simple switch to turn it off for travel. I will continue to remove the batteries to pack it. No big deal.So with that I give this mouse a thumbs up and am very pleased with the feel and ergonomics. I did have to play with the speed of the pointer to refine it but other than that there have been no problems.The one thing I have not tried is using the bluetooth adapter that came with the mouse so I do not have any input on how that works with the mouse or any other bluetooth devices.AS FOR THE MOUSE - A++++++
Had to cut off one mounting tab then this bracket fit perfectly. holds a pioneer deh4300ub firmly in place. not so sure how useful the pocket holder is. its really deep.
Beautiful, but have not used yet...wedding in July! packaging looks secure. All rhinestones were in tack. The card encloser will be a great asset to the camera placement on our tables, for our guests to read.
This cable interface device works great for my applications to connect my ham radio to my computer for digital communications applications. I bought it specific to this task because of Keyspans reputation for excellence and quality of product and its ability to easily interface with many types of platforms. It comes with the driver software on CD disk, and was very easy to load and use. I have Windows 7 Home Premium on my main laptop, and Windows XP on my ham shack laptop and this serial to USB device works right out of the box just fine for either computer with no problems in use.It was shipped immediately, and both units arrived with in a week of ordering; not bad considering I live in North Pole, Alaska and most often shipping up here can be delayed.I highly recommend this supplier since I buy from them often and never have encountered a problem with any thing I have bought from them.
You can't beat the price for this LCD, but there is a reason why. This is definitely a Computer Monitor first and a TV last...way last. The TV picture is either too dark, too bright, too red or too green. I have tried every single adjustment to no avail: if one channel looks OK, the others look bad. The remote is a tiny little "bubble" button that is hard to use. The inputs on the back are only Coax and VGA, so if you want to use S Video or RCA, you are stuck using connectors on the side. If you want a monitor that you can occasionally watch TV or watch a DVD, this is a good choice, but if you want a TV that you can also plug your computer into...don't get it!
Case Logic does a great job at a reasonable price. I use them to store back up CD's & DVD's and they hold up great.
This television is great. I also own the panasonic 50 inch 720p model from 2007 and find this TV to be of equal picture quality.PROs:SD Channels look good to excellent.HD quality is superb.plenty of options in adjusting picture settings3 HDMI connectionsVGA connectionUSB connectiongreat styling, piano black finishswivel standreasonable priceCONs:not 1080p (which is getting cheaper and cheaper as time goes on)when changing inputs have to cycle through all inputs instead of selecting desire input from menuEagle and Amazon delivered this product fairly quickly. I am a very satisfied customer.
At the present time this Nikon camera gives you the most bang for the buck. Good overall performance and acceptable image quality even under low light and a high 1600 ISO.
Problem is not the cable as other reviewers stateThe Apple Universal Dock is required for TV out functionNo Dock, no video (only sound)
I've used the unit for a week or so, compared it to a Garmin 650 and the Pioneer AVICD that I have installed in dash. I bought it for out-of-town guests to use in their rental car and for those who might be inclined to take long walks and possibly lose their way back.The positive is that it's small and "pocketable" while adequate for auto use. I purchased a NavMat for easy portability from car to car. A side benefit is that it can be placed closer for better readability.The drawback is the SLOW input performance and less than stellar UI. Garmin has it beat hands down for user friendliness. Once you manage to get a destination entered, it takes a while to find the route - as in a minute or more. From there on, it's smooth sailing.I experienced no issues with the routes it chooses although it tends to admonish the driver to make u-turns if you don't follow the suggested route. You can turn that feature off, but the behavior seems to persist before recalculating. Again, the Garmin is better, recalculating the route immediately upon "missing" a turn.Regarding the additional features, perhaps the games might entertain a child riding in the back seat for a while, and the MP3 player as well, but the interface is awkward and once the maps are loaded there is precious little space for extras on the SD card. An iPod or game device would be a better choice if entertainment is important.Overall, since I bought it for portability, I will keep it, but if the small size wasn't critical, I'd surely opt for a Garmin.
We purchased the Nomad Zen DAP at Christmas 2003, by May of this year it's hard drive needs to be replaced. It only comes with a 90 day warranty, so we have to shell out $108.00 to get it repaired. Creative must really stand by their workmanship if they will only warrant their products for 90 days. You would be better off with a iPOD or Archos 6000. I have one each of those for years and they still function well full of music. Creative should hide their heads, and their products. What a waste of money !!
I spent a lot of time researching digital cameras on the internet and found this one to be a good value. It's fairly compact, and it's lived up to its reputation. The Camedia software makes downloading the photos pretty easy. I just leave the cable hooked up to my computer and attach the camera when I need to download. No need for docking stations. As a digital camera neophite, I'm pleased with my purchase. I leave the 35mm camera at home now.
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
I use these on the E500. The fit is perfect and for general "walk around" photography the bracket is perfect. If you want to get more creative, however, you would need a much more adjustable bracket.
I have unfortunately found out that cordless headphones which do not autotune are useless. If you sit perfectly still and don't move your head, you may get enjoyment out of them. However, even the slightest movement can cause painful feedback, hissing, and clicking. It is not possible to move around in them at all (ie. jog on a treadmill, mow the lawn, etc.) so the cordless aspect is very diminished. Even when you get them perfectly tuned and the sound is coming in well, any change of position can cause serious distortion.I cannot recommend these to anyone. I have had other friends recommend autotuning cordless headphones, saying that the feedback problem when they temporarily lose the signal, is corrected. I would have to try them out to believe them, but these are effectively useless. I have gone back to corded headphones with a very long extension.
Its good if u'd like a MP3. And i like its color. Looks particular, at least to compare to orange and green.
The adapter has worked flawlessly since installing it.The only issue is plugging it into the back of the radio. It is a little tight, hard to get the plug to click into place with the radio I have.
This is tiny, which is my only concern since it could wind up on the bottom of my gaget bag. The nylon case helps ID the device. Not really concerned with the range since it is for family group photos and outdoor photos which I will be fairly close anyway.
I ran cable TV to my RV.The RV was parked about 300 Feet away.I installed one booster near the houseandanother booster near the RV.It has a GREAT picture!Jack
I've been using this unit for years. It's gone from an XT to an XTI without a hitch, It makes vertical shooting much, much easier because you have an alternate shutter release, control dial and other critical control buttons from the back of the camera are duplicated. You also ge the benefit of much more battery life (because you've got two in there). Further, should you find yourself in a situation wherein your normal batteries run out (camera battery meters are not all that accurate), in an emergency you can put AA batteries in the grip to keep you going. It also does something else that isn't so obvious: improves the ergonomics a Lot. Beside the duplicated controls meaning you don't have to move your hands into weird contortions when shooting vertical, there's another factor: the XT/XTi bodies are a bit small. When you hold them even in the horizontal position, unless your hands are really tiny, your fingers are not going to fall precisely on the controls or shutter. With the battery grip, your hand position changes just enough that everything falls precisely to hand. This improves the feel, balance and usability of the camera far more than you would expect.How does it compare with Canon's own BG-E3? Feel, weight and quality wise, it's about the same. It is true that the shutter release on the Opteka is a bit stiffer. However, if you've never used the BG-E3, you'll never be aware of this. It's not a problem, just different. Even if you have used the BG-E3, you adapt to this quickly and then don't notice it ever again. The Opteka has one other big advantage: it's half the price of Canon's.I can not recommend this enough. If you have an XT/XTi, a good grip is something you'll put on and never take off except when weight is super critical (like with a light tripod). It improves things that much. And when you can save nearly 50%...Please note that this review only applies to this particular Opteka grip. Reviews seem to indicate that Opteka's grip for the 40D suffers noticeably in comparison with Canon's BG-E2N for the 20D/30D/40D, even when you take how hideously overpriced Canon's grip for that camera is. Also, be aware that this grip will Not work with the XSi, which while an excellent camera, suffers from the same ergonomic size issues as the XT/XTi
I have a 5 year old laptop and it was time to max out the memory. Crucial Memory was affordable and I instantly saw the difference in performance. My laptop runs like new again. I also received the order extremely quick and installation was easy.
This lens is spot on, built like a tank and on full frame gives you amazing detail and depth of field. For portraits I would almost say I prefer this over the f1.4 since at 1.4 the DoF is so thin, it becomes harder to focus spot on. f1.8 is great and the lens for the price delivers spot on.
This is not the first Cisco-Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router I own. I've had a great experience with Linksys in the past so when decided to upgrade to a newer version, opted for this one. Very easy to install and set up.
I have 3 weeks working with this card and I can't describe how happy I'm !!I feel much better working with two monitors (17'' and 15'), I can work focus in the important things instead of ctrl+tab my windows !!Every about the benefits of two or more monitors is true, and improve to consider if you work nine hours at day in front a computer.
I bought this assuming it would work with a Mac, but it doesn't. The microphone input for a Mac apparently needs to be amplified. I'm now looking for a USB based headset instead.Don't make the same mistake!
This flashdrive has a good amount of space and worked well to save my documents and pictures when I upgraded my computer. I recommend it.
You can change to wide screen view based on input. It hides inputs you aren't using so switching source doesn't take as long. Overall good set. Nice remote, just didn't work with my old DISH satelitte box.
After e-mailing seller and informing them of the fact that I have never recieved this item and my credit card was never credit back the charges for non delivery. I intend not to use Amazon for any other future purchases if this is not corrected.DISATISFIED CUSTOMER
I got these speakers in late december, and by march 1st they were almost entirely useless. Even before they broke, the headphone jack for whatever reason had an insane amount of noise or scrambling. But for no reason at all, about 3 weeks ago one speaker started making lots of buzzing sounds and by the next day stopped working entirely. They had not been in any way damaged or mistreated and died on their own. Needless to say even for 20$ i would expect at least 6 months of use out of them. Dont bother spending you money.
While I didn't pay much, I got even less than I spent. Don't do it!
I purchased this PDA 4 months ago and I can tell you it's the best companion you can have after few updates from www. Aximsite.com (I highly recommend Rom A12 and fake server technique to control the active synchronization and most important remove the odyssey client from your start up windows ... all at aximsite) . it is quick, elegant and intelligent. Am a graduate student (MDs) and we do a lot of literature and this piece of technology helped me a lot.. it had 2 memories (CF, SD) so there is a lot of space and many soft ware can be installed and function smoothly (check Pocket-Pc-magazine) it organize your schedule, keep u always in connection (blue tooth, WL) But you have to be patient you need to know few tweaks to customize it (having a nice today screen and so on..) do not forget to get a durable aluminum or magnesium case to protect your expensive PDA and screen protector... be aware that extended battery need special case (it increases the width of your machine) finally if you not always away from a desk (like in my case:) no need to have the travel kit I really wasted its cost cause I had 2 extra battery no need for car charging also hard cases is elegant and more protective than one fancy leather case...another piece I wasted its cost:( over all am happy with it. I wish also that you do (x51v is the last model in Dell PC they do not manufacture it any more but technical service is available) especially if your are not a follow to the high edge machines.. cause HTC, O2 dose not give break to any wallet to get fat...
The CB work OK when it was plugged into the RV power. On battery power, couldn't pick-up other folks in our caravan.
These labels are great for my Brother printer, but I just wish the last few courses of labels wouldn't be so curly. Not sure what they could do about this, but they're wound so tightly around the roll that by the time my printer is getting to the last 50 labels, they stay curled even when placed on envelopes or folders. For 400 labels, though, you can't beat the price and the Brother printer is so easy to use.
I wish these reviews had been here when I first was considering buying this piece of junk from Sam's. I purchased this in order to take advantage of the HDMI inputs on my new TV and to boost the quality of my existing DVD's. The HDMI output worked only once in about 30-40 attempts, the remote is horrible and the unit frequently doesn't respond. I had to unplug the unit and plug it back in twice to get my DVD back at one point (the unit had frozen). I finally got through to customer service and after describing the problem the guy immediately told me to return it. They are evidently aware of the problem. The replacement unit (I really wanted this to work) had all of the same problems. This is a bum of a DVD player and isn't worth the $50 price. Sam's should stop selling it. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU ENJOY RETURNING ITEMS!
Samsung DVD-AR650OK, the bottom line at the top: Do not waste your thoughts, time, or money on this worthless product.First some preface info:My current home setup consists of a Sony WEGA CRT HD monitor/television (NTSC only), HiSense over-the-air receiver for HD, Samsung HD-850 DVD player, and Panasonic VCR. All of which work fine, and work fine together. But I'm now in the market for a DVD recorder.The Sony TV is a 1080i HDTV, physically a 4:3 with 16:9 capability. The HiSense receiver outputs 1080i HD via component. The Samsung DVD player upconverts to 1080i via component. The VCR, of course, outputs 480i (The Sony does a fine job of upgrading 480i to somewhat HD quality). I use component and 1080i because (a) my Onkyo receiver does not have HDMI switching (b) I have to run my component & composite cables some distance to my TV (c) my Sony TV can do some special things in 1080i mode.When watching television via the HiSense there are 3 possible modes: (1) an HD program broadcast in the HD 16:9 mode (i.e. the x-1 channel) - on my TV this shows correctly as full width with black bars on top and bottom. (2) A SD program broadcast in HD 16:9 mode - on my TV this shows correctly with gray bars on the side and black bars on the top and bottom. (3) A SD program broadcast in the SD 4:3 mode (i.e. the x-2 channel) - on my TV this shows correctly with black bars all around. My Sony TV can zoom to remove the top and bottom black bars.Now for the Samsung DVD-AR650:First, this unit is fatally flawed because the digital tuner "locks up" very often; any other function which has any connection to the digital tuner then also fails to work (i.e. channel select, channel edit, timer setting, etc.). The only way out of the "lock-up" is to power cycle several times. Because the tuner at first works and then doesn't work this seems to be to be a firmware defect and probably endemic to all AR650 units. I'm not willing to try another. Curiously, the analog tuner works just fine. I called Samsung and they suggested to try the "secret" reset (why don't they publish this in the manual?) of simultaneously pressing Ch-Up and Ch-Down for 10 seconds. It showed a lot of nice software rev levels and dates on the screen but didn't help the "lock-up" situation. Samsung said that there have been no firmware updates issued; I have the latest.Not that it now matters, but here are the rest of the bad characteristics, some major and some minor:(1) It cannot output 1080i via component like my Samsung HD-850 does.(2) It cannot handle the 3 digital broadcast modes correctly like my HiSense does. If I set it up for 16:9 mode then any 4:3 broadcast program get distorted - horizontally expanded. If I set it up for 4:3 mode than any 16:9 broadcast program gets distorted - vertically compressed. This is true whether watching the broadcast or watching a DVD recording of the broadcast.(3) No display of the actual broadcast channel (i.e. my channel 10-1,-2 are actually UHF 31).(4) No display of antenna signal strength.(5) Failed to set its clock automatically.(6) Digital channel selection takes a long time and provides no feedback information(7) As far as watching television goes, I don't know if this unit sends the full HD 1080i signal to my TV, or first downconverts to 480p (for recording) and then subsequently upconverts to 1080i. I suspect the latter, and no one could otherwise inform me. Samsung should let us know this info.(8) I find the remote to be ergonomically very poor, and with a very narrow base which results in tipping over if I press one of the buttons near the side. Didn't anyone ever try to use this thing setting flat on an end table? Very different from my HD850 remote.(9) It only records on DVD-RAM, DVR-R, and DVD-RW. Why not DVD+R and DVD+RW also?(10) The user manual is poorly organized; to get the full story on a subject I had to jump around through the manual.(11) Both my HiSense receiver and HD-850 player offer several on-demand format / zoom functions. This unit provides none.I worked with the DVD record function for only a short time, because the tuner "lock-up" problem continually frustrated me. As far as I could tell, the record functions worked correctly; this may be the only part of this product that works close to advertised. I tried the record timer function once but again the "lock-up" foiled me. But by then I was over this product.Repeating, the bottom line at the bottom: Do not waste your thoughts, time, or money on this worthless product. It's hard to believe that it comes from the same company that marketed my HD-850.
First I thought I would get a so-so LCD TV because the price is so low. I thought, well, there has to be something wrong with it because the price is much less than the Sony and Samsung LCD TV. I was however pleasantly surprised that it has great image quality and also excellent on-screen menu.I highly recommend this Westinghouse LCD TV. You will save enough money to buy the Xbox 360 in comparison buying the brand names.
Very nice unit. Recommended.Pro: Relativly quite. File corruption is usually concern with externals (especially DIY external enclosures) but not this one. Auto on/off feature keeps unit in sync with pc.Con: I like the 5 year warrenty of the Seagates; I wish more drive mfgs would follow suite. Only concern regarding 400GB is the price. As of 12/2006 you can get the 500GB for the same price as the 400GB. I got mine at St@ples for $99 Thanksgiving day sale.
I purchased this lens recently for use with a Canon HFS100. I use the camera frequently for recording family, so often we are indoors and require the additional field of view. In that department, the Raynox is quite satisfactory, though I often wish it would offer a slightly wider field of view than .7X. There is a clear increase in the field of view, and one wishes that Canon would incorporate that into its optics for a camera at this lofty price.In bright sunlight, this lens shows its limitations. There is noticeable lens reflection which is not present when using the camera without the Raynox. There is also some barrel distortion present. Upon reviewing some of the footage on my computer, the reflections and barrel distortion were obvious. On the other hand, in situations without bright, direct light, the lens appears to capture HD quality footage on par with the built in lens. The build quality appears good, and the color matches the camera. It is heavy, however, and significantly increases the length and weight of the camera. That's also a positive thing, because it balances the BP827 battery on the back, and its extra weight stabilizes the camera in hand. Given that the lens is less than half the price of Canon's converter, it is not a bad bargain. If shooting in tight places this lens is a good addition.
I have the Picture Mate from Epson and swear by the quality of the prints. The pack of paper and ink together makes buying easy.
Good board. Very clean. Just what I needed. I suggest taking out the backup battery coin cell for a few minutes before install. The manuals and drivers and such are easy to find on the intel website.
This is the pantone book that is very important for conversion. It was half the price at Amazon for the same product.
The Koss Porta-Pro headphones (not Sporta-pro) have been my go-to headphones for more than 20 years now, so when I was ordering a new pair recently and saw the Sporta-pro I thought I'd give 'em a try for running. While they almost have the detailed imaging of the Porta-Pros, they are 200% percent better in sound quality than my go-to running headphones, the Philips SHS5200/28. I would give the Sporta-pro five stars, except that they aren't quite as comfortable as the Philips for extended wear. After an hour-long run, I felt that the Sporta-pros were pushing a little on the tops of my ears. The headband doesn't really feel secure the "down" position, so I've worn it up. Anyway, if Koss could take the ear pieces from the Sporta-pro and put them on a Philips type headband, they'd have an awesome sports headphone!!! hint, hint...
This is my second digital camera and it is the best, the most fun, etc. that I've had with a camera. I also have the printer dock and just love it!! I couldn't be more satisfied!
I ordered a type 2 cartridge, dvd ram, and i received a type 4. i have returned the incorrect dvd ram, type 4 for credit, with the request to have the correct ones, type 2, to be sent back to me.please help to expedite this process with factory depot. thank you for your help.
I highly recommend these ceiling bracket, they are very easy to instull and they fit perfectly, and beside that the price was much cheeper than the same one sold at Bose store...love it
It sounds like music should coming out of a thin plastic box
Like most Belkin products, this is a piece of junk. The prod. description says it supports macs. Dont believe it. It doesnt. You find out after calling their tech support that is only support OLD Macs.And you cant return it if its been opened. What a ripoff!
I paid over $3000 for my first projector and this one is better. If you are looking for a home theater projector for under $1k - THIS IS THE ONE TO BUY. You will not be disappointed!
well after i purchased a DFI lanparty UT P35, the history has changedWOW 3.6 GHZ steady as a rock and 60 c celsius under load 4 cores yeah!of course needs good memory so i choose OCZ 800 Mhz platinum rev2 an cooling Tuniq Tower with two 120 mm fan
Perhaps it is just the difference between 2100mAH vs 2300mAH, but these Kodak batteries do not work near as well as my Energizers in cameras that use 2 batteries.In my Z990, which uses 4 batteries, they work pretty well.____________________________________________[...]
I just received the M105-S0441 (my first Toshiba) and I am absolutely thrilled with the hardware - bright display, no stuck pixels, solid lid and case, and great keyboard. Its a keeper but I am disappointed about the junkware. Five different add-remove-programs entries for AOL, McAfee (useless for me) wouldn't un-install cleanly and lots of Toshiba not-needed-ware. With all of the reboots - it took and hour and a half to get all of the junk off of it - but it is still a great little system for the price. Highly recommended as long as you don't want to play 3D games. Update on 23 SEP: I've had this system for three weeks now and continue to be impressed. Just noticed this morning that the 512-mb of RAM is on the motherboard - and there is an open RAM slot. Competing companies tend to have two 256-mb RAM modules - forcing you to buy two 512-mb modules to upgrade the RAM to 1-gb. Nice touch on Toshiba's part. I had a spare SATA hard-drive so I used the Restore DVD with no problems at all (although it did restore the AOL/McAfee software). I know this probably sounds phony - and I don't work for Toshiba or Amazon - but this continues to be a fantastic system for the price. Oh - there is one small negative - there's a good amount of light leakage at the bottom of the LCD. It doesn't bother me but it is noticeable.
I have two of these connected together to extend my keyboard from the computer. I would definitely purchase again. Thanks.
A way to delete your disc library is while the unit is powered up press the POWER button and STOP button at the same time and hold for 3 seconds. The unit will delete everything in the library and go back to the factory settings. You will need to reprogram the player but at least you'll be able to record disc again. I was on the phone with 2 case numbers from RCA before we got the problem solved. Hope this helps anyone who has run out of space!
Ok I've had these for about a month now and oh my god are they bad. You absolutely get what you pay for and then some. I didn't have enough money to spend on a decent set so I went with these, to some extent because of the reviews that I read here. They sounded fine for a day or two but they quickly deteriorated as I listened at somewhat high volume. High volume meaning driving on the highway with windows down and being able to clearly hear the music. I don't usually write reviews but these are so bad and they broke so quickly that it's unacceptable eve for the price. Do yourself a favor and get something more decent.
This is my second Sangean Shower radio. The first died from old age and abuse by young children, but it was and is my ONLY choice for a waterproof radio. I love it.Bill Cee
I have several of these mounting brackets and they work perfectly to secure my mics in a variety of situations. I have multiple camera setups and there is always a place to mount one or two of these so my mics are always secure on the camera. If all else fails I use a simpleOpteka VB-30 Video Accessory Shoe Tripler Bracket for DSLR Cameras & Camcorders ~ TRIPLES Your Mounting Points for Microphones, Lights, Monitors, Recorders & Receiversor a J-Cube to hold two mounts on top of the camera. I love these mounts.
Why only &quot;almost&quot; perfect? Because the auto-exposure systemalways selects the fastest possible shutter speed. So,pictures I just took on a brilliantly sunny day used ashutter speed of 1/685 and an f-stop of only 3.5 -- so almostno depth of field. This was very noticable in close-ups.The camera needs a &quot;creative control&quot; mode that lets theuser select max-shutter-speed, max-depth-of-field, or a normalbalance. But I still love the camera - and if a new modelcomes out with such a feature I'll be first in line again.
When it comes to movies, these speakers are amazing. Like being in a theatre all by yourself. You can hear every word clearly through the centre speaker, and the subwoofer can shake the house if you're not careful.However, it is less than amazing for music, as it is deficient in the tweeter category, so your treble gets lost.Movie buffs and gamers can rejoice - music fans won't be ecstatically happy.
I do a great deal of studio and table top work and always used a cable release to minimize camera shake. The self timer can do the job, but a cable release is better. I have a Nikon D300. The only criticism that I have is that it is a tight fit to be able to screw in the connection to the camera (it pushes in and then screws in to lock it in place). If I had arthritis or fat hands, this could be a problem. Otherwise, it works great.
I struggled on whether to purchase this, or the Sony S-150. Both had the superbright screen which is unbelieveable. The Sony was much more compact, and 'cute'. This one has the DVD writer, bigger hard drive, and faster Centrino.Here's the scoop on this Toshiba laptop.STRENGTHS:1. That awesome Truebrite screen! Glare is minimal--display is awesome! You'll never go back to ordinary!2. Speed is very acceptable for a Centrino.3. WiFi works all the way down the street! Sony worked better with a cardbus adapter inserted. This works better PERIOD! GREAT!4. Speakers are better than average for a laptop. A surprise!5. Toshiba quality is legendary. Only Apple laptops are better. Sony, IBM, HP, Dell, Compaq, Gateway all follow (in order according to numerous user responses). Treat it right, and skip the $300 extended warranty. Here's where quality pays YOU!6. Weight. Fairly light and thin compared to non-Centrinos.WEAKNESSES:1. Battery somewhat disappoints. On full power and brightest display, 2 hours max. Circuit City has the 12-cell for about $99. This is CHEAP, believe me! I guess I'd hoped for longer than 4 hours with a 12-cell. Now that I have both batteries however, that's 6 hours. Guess I shouldn't complain.2. Keyboard. A bit soft, but that's a very MINOR issue.3. Price. You'll pay for a Centrino with Truebrite display. This is the only Toshiba that has the Truebrite. Sony has it on nearly all models, and HP has it on one. Got mine for $1749 (after rebates--no tax or shipping) from Amazon.4. Gets warm underneath as many have mentioned, but MUCH less of an issue than I expected!All in all, I really love mine. It's my second Toshiba--the first one is three years old and still going.
I believe that the wireless mouse will work great once I can install it correctly. Presently, there is some conflict and when I hook up the wireless mouse, the PC locks up. I have a list of things to try and am working my way through the list.
I bought 4 of these to replace the original batteries that gave up the ghost in my phones. It's hard to estimate this, but I'd guess they have about 15-20% of the capacity of the originals- in other words, not very good at all.I am constantly having to make sure that at least one of the phones is charged up, and often I end up with a dead phone in my hand. I'm not a teenager folks, and I don't live on the phone. This never happened with the original batteries. I certainly can't recommend these.
I loved the whole idea of this light weight notebook and camera,but the screen is so vulnerable to even a slight touch that it is an anxiety producing nightmare. I accidentally touched the corner of the screen while adjusting the cover. My thumb print cost $724.00 to fix and Sony seems not to care. I have had the machine 2 months. There is no warning label on or around the screen and the margin of error is small. Unless you have money to spare I would not buy this computer. I am now afraid to use it. Sony is aware of the problem but is not supporting the consumer. Caveat Emptor!
Simply put....there is absolutely NO comparison out there for the TDK DSP video tapes. They offer fantastic transfer from a satellite dish, a VCR, or a DVD player. HIGH RECOMMENDED TO ALL!
Great player for the money. I thought this unit would be just another throw away but, I am really suprised of the quality. If you need a low price player, this is the one.
I ordered a Samsung cartridge from TripleNet and they shipped a non-samsung compatible cartridge. Not cool because the product info says 'by Samsung' and if I wanted an aftermarket cartridge I would have ordered a cheaper one. Requested an RMA and return label.
I wasn't expecting this to be quite as big, but it fits a LOT of cds. I wouldn't recommend it for the car, unless you always have someone with you, but it's nice to be able to keep so many cds in one case.
I bought this camera to replace my D100 body. This is a little lighter but is much more capable. I can actually select ASA100. There are more focusing regions, actually focuses faster is what I have noticed. Haven't really tried it out as much as I want but from what picture taking I have done, it is already much better.
NOT RECOMENDEDProsExceptionally sharp looking.Blue backlit LCD display makes reeding easy.Very useful deviceConsLimited alarm presets. STOP WORKING AFTER FEW DAYSQuestionable fit on some cases if mounted in top most bay of a case with a bezel door.
The sound quality is decent. You lose some volume but the clarity is good. I drove halfway across the country with it and only had to change the station twice. Definitely worth the price in my opinion.
The Sandisk 2GB SD is a high-quality name-brand product. It holds up very well to everyday use. The plastic casing and write-protection button is very solid - not flimsy or cheaply made like some other brands in this price category. In August 2006, I bought two SanDisk 2GB cards (new $30 each) as extra memory for my Palm TX PDA, and they work great for storing pictures, video files, backup data and programs. I also use them every day with a USB adapter for backing up PC files and transferring data to and from home and work. They work flawlessly.Before I bought the SanDisk, I had a bad experience with a Corsair 133x 2GB card (about the same price), which had a little faster read/write speed than the SanDisk, but it was so cheaply made that it started falling apart within 2 months, including the write-protection button which fell off when I plugged it into my SD reader slot (Arrrgghhh!)I have been very pleased with the SanDisk 2GB SD, and at $30 (new), I believe it's the best buy for the money. One web search will show you that this card sells (new) all over the place for more than twice this price. And oh yeah... stay away from "used" cards... who knows where they've been or how long they've been used. For me, it's not worth it to take a chance with my data on a used card. I hope this review helps. The SanDisk 2GB SD (new) is a smart choice.
I have owned 2 other CF/multi card readers and they all broke because the pins in the CF slot bent. This is not a problem with this reader because this reader allows the body of the card to slide in a good inch allowing for proper alignment of the pins in to the card. This card reader works perfect every.The card reader also has an file transfer button. You have to use the software supplied to use this function. I don't use the button; instead, I just use explorer to find the card and I get my images that way. Windows can detect the card reader without you having to install any software or drivers. So it's fully plug and play.
compared to today's gps this is a very limited product. hard to view small screen, not in color, slow to find satellites. pretty much obsolete
I purchased this set to store my exercise dvds. It works out great for me. I love having them in such a compact space and I used the colors to help me group the workouts. I plan to buy a few more for my movie collection.
Special effects with this type of filters is gone. use Photoshop after picture taken. Effect results not satisfactory and thing of the past
I installed the memories in a Motherboard INTEL D975X and they do not work to 4-4-4-15 as it indicates in the page.
I'm really happy with this backpack. My camera fits nicely and I have lots of extra room to put non-camera items too. But the best part is that it's smaller than a regular pack, so it's easier to carry.
I bought this camera 5 weeks ago and so far had lots of fun and taken good pictures. I am very happy with the software & the features that it offers. I have been able to take pictures manually and I was amazed at the results. The photostich capability is also very cool ,because I was truly able to take 180 & 240 degree pictures.I would strongly recommend this for anyone, who does not want to spend a lot of money and takes a lot of pictures for on-line albums.
Good reliable radios. This is my second purchase of a Begay Freeplay Plus radio. The first one is for every day use and the second one is in emergency supplies.
Not sure if the one I got was just defective, but when I plugged my xbox into this cable it wouldn't turn on. Plugged it in directly and works fine, so this was defective...
Wish the case was a little larger as there is not enough room to get the StreetPilot and accessories in the case. Find I don't use it except to store the StreetPilot.
I bought this cable for my new lcd tv, and it works great. not to mentiona smooth transaction and the price and shipping was less than half the cost compare to the big box store. Thank You! Mohamed. Albany, NY.
The lens is a nice, sharp, and takes good photos.Why buy the 60mm?If you're interested in trying macro, but want a zoom range that is very versatile; then, this lens is a good choice.The 100mm f2.8 is also a good choice, and especially if you want a lens in the telephoto range.Also, I use a Rebel XT (350D) and use the lens hood (Canon ET-67B Lens Hood for EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens)
I ordered this product for my new Garmin 76CS and while waiting for the shipping I pondered the scenario that perhaps the case was only useful for "storage" given that the design of the case completely covers the quad helix antenna that is on this particular unit. Given the sensitivity of the antenna, i.e., you lose reception when you place your hand over the front case of the unit-I reasoned that the case would more than likely shield some if not all satellite reception...rendering it useless for protecting the unit while in use. FORTUNATELY I WAS WRONG!!! I am getting very strong satellite reception with the case on the GPS unit; however, this may not be the case with other models, due to the nature of each antenna.As far as longevity goes, the case is made out of neoprene (which I have had bad luck with in thinner layers) but the material is much thicker than what I was expecting so this is a plus. My only concern is the seam (threads) on the clear vinyl map/button Window and the neoprene material itself, as this would probably be the most likely place to rip. Only time will tell. Until then I am very pleased with this case from Gilsson Technologies!!!
I purchased this a couple weeks ago just because I needed something to keep my new Z22 in. As I got out of my SUV today, the Palm fell out of my notebook and took a sliding tumble onto the pavement. As it hit I had a sick feeling it was going to crack. To my surprise, it didnt! The little door came off but was easy to snap back on. It closes normally, and just barely a scratch. PDA is working fine.In two weeks of use, the only complaint I might have is that the front of the case does easily scratch from keys, coins in my pocket. Other than that, its easy to use. Im glad it works!
I have broken the rf reciver (plugs into USB port)twice! If you accidently or intentionally put your notebook down at a 45 degree angle and the receiver is plugged into the back ... it's all over for that receiver. I have since noticed that other companies are putting a hindge on the receiver in order to minimize the problem. Logitech seems to be oblivious of the competition.
My laptop is hooked up to a monitor. My hearing is not what it used to be so I always use headphones when I'm listening. I sit at just barely the length of the headphone cord from the laptop, but I like to lean back and relax when I'm watching something online. This is actually longer than I needed, but it works so well, I just hook the extra under the desk. No sound degradation and connections stay tight. Excellent product!
I bought this bag for my Nikon D50 with kit lens, 210 telephoto, and Panasonic SD1 video camera. It was a VERY tight squeeze to get it all in there, so I returned it and bought the Velocity 8 (which fits everything nicely). I like the way the Velocity series is worn messenger style. It allows for secure carrying, but quick access by swinging it around to the front.
Best price I found, for the kind of tapes (there are higher quality varieties of tape, but this should do the job for most of us). As long as you get free shipping in conjunction with a larger order.
Not much else to say except it is a bargain price as well. It is probably made at the same factory as the 'name brand' items anyway.
A good price but got what I paid for. Unit runs fine for a while then just stops for several seconds(about 20) then starts again. Would NOT recommend buying this.
We have had to exchange this camera twice within the first month of having it, first it stopped taking pictures you had to shut it off zoom in and out then it would take it, the second camera did the same also it stopped taking the film, we tried several brands and it would just expose it all. very disapoointing. we contacted minolta they would only fix it not return or exchange it. we bought the canon sure shot 115 and love it so far!
Look, if you're trying to find an excellent HDTV for a steal of a deal - this is it! I purchased a 300 pound HDTV ready television a few years back for not much less than this one. At $1,150 on Amazon with free shipping, they're practically giving this thing away. And the performance...my has technology come a long way in just a few years time. Sometimes I feel like I'm looking at art in a museum with my television - the colors are unbelievable. And wait until you feed the picture with HD material...wow! After doing considerable research on a smaller projection television, this is the most for the money...money which was definitely well spent. No regrets, simply amazing.
Have had this controller for several years and have worked flawless.I have found 2 big issues.Issue one is that you need to be very careful about what drives you choose to use. I have a WD5000AAKS this drive will literally cause the controller to stop, as soon you remove the drive and reboot you are good again.Issue two is the limitations of drive size and array size. If you only have small(less than 1TB) disks and are not planing to have arrays bigger than 2TB then you are good.Otherwise this controller has been very stable and reliable.Other plus is that if you need it is possible to upgrade to a "bigger" controller and you should not have to rebuild your array.
I am very pleased with my Driveway Alert Kit. I looked at other devices and read all of the reviews. This one was highly rated, and I am not disappointed. Our long driveway is hidden from our living room. I wanted something to warn me of a car approaching my house. I laid the device beside the driveway, and placed the wireless box on a nearby tree. I have had to move it a couple of times, and to raise and lower the sensitivity, but now it works very well. I recommend this product.
I was looking for a voice recorder that would clearly pick up voices in a room approximately 40 x 40, then to download onto my recorder. The play back from the recorder is not as clear or loud as I would like, but then I was looking for how the recording does after I download it. This one is great for that function. Love It! This is my first DVR.
These are good headphones at a low price, you can't go wrong for only $7.99!
I am very happy with my factory refurbished Garmin GPS. Customer service is outstanding. It is extremely easy to program. I have not had it very long so I gave it 4 stars. If it continues at this level of all around satisfaction I will give it 5 stars.
Despite good features due to poor design I would not recommend this product.First , the 3 AAA batteries last about 3 days when left on Alert mode. No provisions have been made in this unit to be able to plug in a 110V power supply so you could leave it on weather alert mode 24/7 with out changing the batteries every 3 days.Second:the crank charger feature has no battery fully charged indicator so you don't know how long to crank it before it is fully charged. I does not mention in the directions how long to crank nor tell you will only get about 15 minutes of use when cranked. (INFO found at Web Site and product info on line.)One of the key features of this crank charger feature is that you are supposed to be able to use it to recharge your cell phone. The directions mentions that you could damage your cell phone due to insertion of the wrong tip adaptor. A number of them are provided hope one fits your phone. yet no mention is made to warn you of the possibility that incorrect power supplied at the wrong voltage or polarity could damage your cell phone. Further,there is no specification on the unit, in the directions or at the manufactures website as to how much power this unit produces and at what voltage when using it in crank charger mode.Third, the tuner knob is hard to move in small increments to lock on to a clear signal . It is very basic set up in that it has to be re-tuned each time to find a station when you change from FM-AM-or weather.So if you forget to tune into your local weather channel when you switch it back to weather alert mode it may not activate properly.The Alert Mode alarm should have a reset or automatic silence after so many minutes. If you are away from home you could come home to dead batteries. For instance it could lock on to a LED weather alert check indicator and shut off the alarm say after 5 min to give the battery more life.Lastly, the LED lights are bright and work well but have no indicator light or side window in the light housing to show that the light is on. Which then makes it possible to put the unit down on a hard surface and have the light on and not know it resulting in dead batteries in a short time.To sum it up good idea but bad design features make this Weather Alert Radio-Flashlight a strongly not recommended product!I am returning my unit. Alan NH
I bought this printer in March 2002 and the price was very right for the features. I particularly like the duplex printing feature. However, be forewarned that Brother does not provide good Mac support or drivers. Not all the features are supported on Mac computers.What I don't like is, the build quality is cheap cheap cheap. Very cheap plastic trays that don't slide in and out easily. When printing card stock, the stock gets caught on a lip on the back of the printer and will cause a jam if you don't stand there and manually guide & remove each page. On one occasion, a regular page got stuck in the drum and I had to replace it at a cost of over $150. Suddenly this printer is not such a bargain.
There isn't much to review about this. I needed some MSP, bought this, got an email minutes after with the code and away I went. With this convenience and price, there is no reason anyone should ever use their credit card to buy Microsoft points.
I purchased the Cool Lift mostly due to the good reviews, but it doesn't keep my Toshiba laptop cool. The item is made of foam, and as any hot-flashing woman knows---foam holds IN HEAT, it does not disperse it. I think there should have been more space between the risers and the base, then it might have cooled enough. The weight of it it good and it fits well in my briefcase, though. The item didn't cost that much, but still too much for something that did not perform as advertised.
If you have Windows 2000 don't even think about getting this camera. The drivers do not work and the manufacturer won't support you. Their updated drivers do not work either. However, if you have XP or 95 or 98 you'll be fine; the camera pratically sets itself up in fact. The users manual is ONLY on the CD, nothing except a quick-start guide comes printed. If you can figure out a digital watch, you'll have no trouble with this camera. Despite its shortcomings: no preview window, indoor shots come out very green, the flash doesn't throw more than 6 feet, max resolution is 640x480, ANY amount of jostle distorts the picture, and the 4 second lag - despite all that, this camera has its up side: it can hold a lot of images right out of the box, the battery life is good, and the daylight pictures come out nicely. This is a decent camera for kids or for your online auctions. I will never buy another Argus camera after my experience with this item however.
This is a great speaker system for the price. You will not be dissapointed. I use it in an apartment and it is plenty loud, bass is good too. I have the speakers connected to a portable CD player. You could use an iPod, your computer, or your receiver (through the headphone port b/c the speakers are self-amplified)
I got this camera for my Mom when Fry's had it on a One Day sale for a ridiculously low price.If you are a point and shoot person - give this model serious consideration and not the ones with more megapixel counts. More megapixels don't equate to a better camera. 4 MP is ample resolution for an 11X17 inch print. Plus the images are not as big (in terms of bytes) so the pictures are easier to manipulate and store, you don't need as big a memory card, and the simple fact that the pixels on the CCD are bigger leads to greater light sensitivity and less noise compared to the same size CCD with a higher pixel count.The five stars that I give it, takes into account certain factors -1) Its low price -2) Small sizeIf the camera was priced twice as high, I would not buy it. But for its current price, it can't be beat.What I like -1) Very easy to figure out the menu's. But my mom might still need help.2) Small size (little like an egg). Easily fits in a purse or pocket.3) Exposure and color balance is better than a Kodak EasyShare C330 that I was able to compare it with.4) Uses two AA batteries and the battery compartment/lid is well designed (attention to detail).5) Has optical zoom with the coverage required in 80% of cases -for additional 10% walk to your subject for 90% coverage.6) 28MB of camera memory is built in - so you can use it in addition to the external one.Some shortcomings -1) I intially had lot of low battery errors which went away after I switched to higher quality NiMH and used the camera for a while (the batteries were broken in before being used on the camera - so this is not a battery issue)2) The lens opens and retracts rather noisily with a grating sound that is unpleasant to hear.3) Uses XD memory card is proprietary to Olympus and Fuji cameras only. XD cost's a bit more - and you should factor that into the price when you purchase something. I hate it when manufacturers adopt proprietary formats.4) The camera did not always figure out white balance correctly under artificial lighting and flash switched off. Not really a factor if you use the camera in the automatic mode only.5) The mode selector dial on the side would move when taking in and out of a case - so it is possible to take pictures in the wrong mode accidentally.4) Colors were a little on the yellow side.Other comments -The lack of viewfinder is not really a problem I think. The built in LCD works quite well and is somewhat visible even in the sun. The LCD is a bit small, but is quite sharp and works well for framing your subject. Hopefully the smaller LCD will be less prone to breaking.Its picture quality is not quite what my Olympus C-4000 is capable of, but it still takes pretty good images that represent the scene well. But then, the C-4000 is much bigger, and even now, an equivalent replacement would cost 2 - 3 times as much. Not quite a fair comparison.For its price the FE-100 is very good value and won't dissapoint you. I think it is the best in its size and price class. Much better pictures than a Kodak C-330 I have compared it with.In my experience, only Canon and Olympus really have what it takes to make digital camera's that take great pictures. But with a Canon, you'll spend almost twice as much.
This is a nice, large-capacity memory card that holds tons of pics! It is also pretty fast in both reading/writing 8MP photos in my Canon Powershot SX1000I. But I don't notice much speed difference between this one and my previous Kingston 120x card. The price was pretty decent though.
Perfect for my camera, now I can upload all my pictures to my fb and show all my friends. Very happy with this product.
So i got a ps3, was waiting for something i could afford that offered great picture and 1080i for movies, and 720p for games. I watched monster house in blueray. It blew me away, i have been looking at plasma and lcds at best buy, and this completely blew away anything else i've seen. real black, real color, great contrast, and this thing is smart, it remembers the settings i set up for each of the inputs, so i can change color and screen stretch on video 1 and 2, and have none on video input 3 and it remembers it all, audio settings, screen adjustments. very nice..This is a big heavy tv, but awesome, it replaced a 36 inch standard tv, with blueray, and ps3 games. i'm floored. I am a famous musician. I mix, and record and compose music. I hope sony hires me to help them make video game sounds. Who knows. i hope they do, because i love every sony product i have bought in my lifetime.Yes, do not hesitate, this is a great tv. and if you turn the sharpness down on old school svideo signals, it looks ok.. Why did i go with CRT? well because most flat screens have bad latencies, and for video games this is a big no no. i want my stuff to move the millisecond i move the controller, not 12 or 20 later, they will say 5 or 6, but its still really 15 usually. so CRT still gives you the best colors, and blacks, and no distortion on fast moves, no latency on video games. CRT all the way, we must pressure these companies to bring back CRTs.
Seems like I run out of ink almost all the time. This was a great deal at the right time.
This was my second antenna in search of good reception, i connected it to my hdtv in my living room with great expectation from what i read from other buyers reviews but i was a little disapointed, i was unable to receive channel 8 and some other channel never clear so i have to keep standing and moving the antenna from time to time.i had my old television in my bedroom which i connected with a digital converter with different type of antenna, i did had some of the channels that was missing on my living room, so i always ended up watching from my room and at the end i ended up returning my dhtv since the antenna could not help because i do not see the reason why i should have different channels in the same house not even a tv channe.i do not use the antenna at the moment but will try again some time. i am still trying to figure out if the problem was my LG LCD i just bought, the antenna or the reception area but even at that i enjoy my old antenna with my old tv. expected more clear reception but i did not
The Mio 520 has the best points of interest POI, in the business. The screen display is not very good, mapping is okay, not as good as the Magellen, tom tom or Garmain POI is very important to me, I can learn to live with some of the other short comings
One of the best lenses I have used, it is one of the best portrait lenses. It is not cheap but very good.
Great product. I have arthritis and this makes using my computer much easier. I also edit video and use 3D animation software and I like having a trackball that I can operate with my fingers. Battery life is long. Easy to clean.I would give it 5 stars except the software to operate this trackball is lacking compared to the Windows version. Logitech should update the Mac software.Update, Logitech updated the software so it works better with Mac OS X 105 and 10.6. Much more usable now. Many more settings.
I love this case. It feels like it will protect my CD's. I the only thing I found was the zipper could be a little smoother.
J'ai achet&eacute; 2 paires de ces derniers &agrave; installer sur une GLACI&Egrave;RE RADIO que nous apportons quand on pche sur la rivi&egrave;re. Je dirige ces haut- parleurs hors de l'ampli 200 watts Pyle marine et la qualit&eacute; et la puissance du son est remarquable. Les aigus sont nets et le son des haut-parleur est beaucoup plus profonde que pr&eacute;vu. Je recommande vraiment.
These 6-foot cables were exactly as ordered. Would have preferred 3-foot cables but they were not available. Long live USB cables.
Il get right to the point. Palm made a trade off between features and money. This palm cost a low $[...] at retail price, BUT only has aprox 4,000 colors( an average color palm has 40,000 i think). Another thing is no expandable memory slot which made me hesitate before buying it. It also is not compatible with a lot of features to see what i mean go to [...](on the bottom it compares all the new palms)Some people might think its worse becuase it only has 2 side buttons, but ill tell you something - its better with 2. now ill give a pros/cons.PROS=Big bang for your buck.is good for a person who just needs an organizer and isnt intrested in multimedia.small.i-pod style look.can hold most gameslong battery lifeCONS=no radio,video clips, internet, mp3.low graphics.no memory slotAlso my pesonal favorite game is Bike or Die which is avalible to download at bike.toyspring.comAll in all this palm is affordable, usefull, and one of Palm's best products.
Decided to get one of these used to test how they work.I am very pleased with how it saves me time in tying to draw an outline.
Honestly, the most amazing picture I've ever seen. It's obviously a little on the "heavy side", but once you get it set up it's a fantastic TV. The quality is fantastic. Would highly recommend this product.
I have always protected my lenses with a UV filter. I'm not sure that the filter actually does anything because of never shot without one, but I recommend spending a few dollars to protect an expensive investment. The Tiffen brand is always reliable.
I don't recommend these stickers. You would be better off purchasing stickers with both English and Russian.
Only works with Windows XP, and older operating systems. Won't work with Windows Vista, or Windows 7. You can't install a driver, to make this product work, with Vista, or Windows 7. I'll have to give this product away.
i bought this camcorder as a demo model back in april 2008 only used it 1 time,and when i went to use it in july 2008 it would not play any mini dv tapes,so i tryed another one,and it did not work out at all,so i contacted the store where i got it from,they said since you dont have a warranty with us,then you have to contact the manufacture,so i did, and oh my gosh,what a load of junk you have to go through.all automatated system. and no person able to talk to at all.so if you buy this camera and it breaks,good luck trying to get it repaired.sony is so much better customer service.i have other products that are sony and always able to get ahold of a live person. and to make matters worse,panasonics web site for supports link are not avalible anymore,interesting ...
very overclockable i have 2 of these and they will hit 3.5ghz with ease one hit 5ghz with more voltage then it is suppost to handle but it will handle more voltages then 3.0 very stable cpu im still a core 2 duo fan for games untill they come up with more multi threading games but atlease they are killer at everything else just fine games i didnt loose that much frame rate though over my core 2 duo when i overclocked them to both at 3.0 ghz to test from
I just bought this video camera from Costco at a good price. Got it home and tried it out immediatley. I love the small size and it's so light weight. Also, for a non-tech person likle myself it was very easy to use. We had no problem playing it back on our tv through the VCR and software installtion to download the pictures from the digital camera function was good. Two complaints: I don't like the black and white viewfinder and the pictures from the digital camera function are very grainy but otherwise it seems great.
Had one and lost it and bought another one. The only issue is that nowadays 2GB might not be enough for people who always listen to music everyday. But iAUDIO has larger models as well. Whenever someone lets me listen to their iPOD or generic MP3 player, I cringe at the obvious sound difference between theirs and mines. Once you have an iAUDIO product, it is hard to go back...
This was so much less expensive than ordering from HP and it came in the original wrapper and it printed well the very first time.
Created interference with the uhf remote controls from Dish Network. Had to disconnect to get remote controls to work again.
This set of headphones is great. The quality is wonderful--everything comes through crisp, with no crackling or muffling at any point. The bass level is great. One problem I've always had with smaller headphones and ear plugs is lack of bass, and the tinny sound that results. This is the only set I've owned which didn't have that problem.There are a few things that keep me from giving it that 5 though. You'll find certain songs will be too bassy--especially at higher volumes--so you'll have to adjust accordingly. The whole "uber-hip" marketing scheme is a bit embarassing to say the least. And if you put them on a portable player, be sure to disconnect it after each use--otherwise, the constant bending at the base will cause the wire to tear slightly. I lost my last pair in about a month because of that.But, again, those are all minor compared to the audio quality you get, especially at this price (Amazon has never had it at more than $30 IIRC). It's definitely worth a buy.
I bought the TRV480 a little over a year ago and once again started getting the C:31:22 and C:21:00 errors same as I had gotten on my previous Hi8 TRV120. Apparently, a problem with the moisture sensor (I live in dry, non-humid California). Being out of warranty, it's $141.00 flat rate to ship out and get repaired. This is inexcusable to have the same kind of problem within 5 years on two different Sony products. Never again. I bought this camera to digitize my old Hi8 tapes. Problem was I kept taking new movies with it...and have a backlog of new tapes. Now it's either eBay time or bend over and pay Sony $141.00 to digitize those tapes. When the camera is working it's fine. But, for new filming, I will look elsewhere for my next camcorder--likely a Canon or Panasonic but never again with Sony.
I installed a new head unit into my 2006 Hummer H3 and the thing was too small. So, I had to buy this installation kit and it made everything perfect. Everything fit perfectly and looks stock to me. Highly recommended for the price.
shipped fast,no damage,works great. very heavy duty holds my 25x125x88 spotting scope like a vise,scope is also a barska very heavy at the front end.
I bought this iron to replace a 2 year old Black and Decker whose cord became wobbly and therefore, wouldn't heat anymore. Cordless is the way to go, people! It heats up quickly, isn't too heavy and the steam works perfectly. No big deal to remember to put the iron on the soleplate while rearranging the garment either. And the retractable cord and case are wonderful - keeps everything neat and tidy for storage. Love it!
I bought this cable to hook up WD HD TV to a 54" HDTV and it worked great. The price was only little over 3 bucks for this HDMI cable. The picture quality was at 1080p and it was perfect. I'm very satisfied with the cable. One thine I'm not sure of is whether this cable is AWG 24 or 28. But hey, it's working.
The photo and video quality of the HDR-SR11 are phenominal to begin with, adding this lens only improves your veiw.
Cable works great and at a price way below the one's sold at Best Buy and Circuit City.
After an extensive search and feedback from an engineering friend who had also researched this prior to me. I started to purchase Sony equipment as I replaced/upgraded my home system A/V in April 2007. I had previously had a Sony component stereo system in the 90's through early 2000's, and then Sony CD & DVD players.I purchased my first Sony TV: KDL-V32XBR2 in April 2007 as well as the same model for my parents. The quality was good at 720p/1080i but the 1080p KDL-40XBR2 which I purchased a few months later blew everyone away with the quality, clarity and color of its picture.My KDL-V32XBR2 LCD screen stopped working a few months ago approximately 3 years after I purchased it. Sound, ability to change external input worked, volume and everything else is working, just no picture on the LCD screen, turns on but does not display label of external input on upper left corner.Anyone have this problem or know what the cause is? Screen went bad? Interface between screen and rest of TV bad?My parents KDL-V32XBR2 LCD HDTV is running strong. However, they never upgraded to HDTV service through the cable company.My current research is leading away from Sony, mainly because of the cost/performance issue of replacing LCD HDTV's with the newest features. I'm now looking at backlit LED, 240MHz, 3D, blah blah blah, which will cost same or less than my KDL-40XBR2 at $2K purchased 3 years ago. Same features and size for a Sony model, plus Blu-ray 3D home system is considerably more expensive than other brands.
I have a Toshiba Portege M200, this pen does not work with it. I suspect this is a stylus for a Toshiba PDA; however it does not work with the M200 (and I would therefore assume it does not work with any other Toshiba tablet with the Wacom digitizer).
It took a little "getting used to" from my previous monster fm transmitter, but now I find it better.
I own a Vadem Clio and I love it. With a built in modem and the Microsoft Pocket Office software it is the perfect companion to a traveler who doesn't want to lug around a laptop or can't afford one. Its very lightweight and the power cord is very small so it can easily fit inbetween items in your suitcase as well.The only downside is that like other laptops, if something integrated into the device stops working (ie. the modem) it can get very costly. I did, however, find a way around this and learned that there is a PCMCIA port on the Clio where you can just plug in a standard laptop modem or any PCMCIA device!
My rating is based solely on the difficulty I had with set up and installation. I started using the tutorial on the installatin CD, but when that came up with an error message I called tech support. I was on the phone with them for about 2 hours. I finally gave up and sent the router back. It probably performs well after it is installed, but the installation wizard didn't work for me with set up, and tech support told me it would have to be manually installed. They tried walking me through that. To make matters worse it was hard to understand the people I spoke with at tech support because of their strong foreign accents.
I like this product in many respects, the main weakness being that I can't delete files from it directly (must use the computer, but by then I forget which files I wanted to delete). Anyway, the main point of this review is to convey that certain older (2+ years old) processors are incompatible with this product, even though the operating system is completely updated. My iRiver will interface fine with my work laptop, but not my home computer which is an emachine XP Athlon 1600+ processor. I inquired to the iRiver support page about the problem, and the answer was simply that the product is not compatible with that processor.
Since almost all of my photography is done outdoor in less than perfect conditions, keeping all the components of my camera clean is an issue. This solidly built accessory is a great solution to keeping my CF cards clean, safe and organized. It is also MUCH better than fumbling around with the plastic boxes the CF cards are sold in. While CF cards are easily replaced if damaged--the content on them isn't. Don't take a chance on losing that perfect and soon to be world famous photograph and don't even think twice about buying this great and relatively inexpensive accessory!
I received this item torn and the seller didnt cover as much as they should for shipping(return). I would NOT order from them ever again
is a nice feature machine is great dont regreate buying itance quality one of the best with the bests prices
does what it's supposed to do... charges Zune when plugged into computer...Can't ask for more...Might need to get a spare...
Compares with top of the line SONY and SAMSUNG. All the bells and whistles but at hundreds of dollars less.
Not much to say... You plug it in, and it stores pictures. I have not had any issues with this memory card at all. I guess its fast because I've never had to wait on it even when taking picture in RAW mode at 10MP. Great product.
I'm a little late in the game here -- after taping for about a year - going back and looking at the video now, I am crushed - missed my son's birth, baptism, husband's 40th birthday, and the list goes on and on. The tapes are all scrambled -- the camera store told me that the heads were dirty - NOT. I am continuously having this problem - missing event after event. I had to break out my old Sony Recorder (bought in 1986) to make sure I didn't missed Christmas morning with my children. I will NEVER by anything CANON again. They do not stand behind their product -- by the way -- this happened 1 month after the warranty expired!
The product arrived damaged in shipment but the merchant promptly sent a replacement. The mouse itself is an addition to many we already use in the office. They are reliable and maintenance free.
In order to see why I dislike the Brother HL-1440, you will need to see my recommended printer review. The only reason I gave the Brother HL-1440 2 stars is because it was loaded with features, and the INITIAL cost was affordable.I purchased a Hewlett-Packard HP-1020 laser printer at Office Depot for $129.99. I was not going to buy another BROTHER brand printer for the SOLE fact that Brother printers need DRUM replacement which cost over $125 (but I will expand on this later)!!! Also, I am not pleased with the reliability of the Brother HL-1440. It was sort of loud in comparison to the HP.The HP-1020, however, was a good bargain even compared to online shopping prices. I know that if you are patient, and you perform a bit of due diligence, you can get this printer "new, never opened, and unrefurbished" on eBay for around $100-120 (I know this because I bought a secnod one as a Christmas present for $105 on eBay). Note however, it does not come with a 2.0 cable - so you will have to buy one to connect it to your computer ($25 in the retail stores and $5-7 on eBay). I am one of those shoppers that "does his homework" before making purchases. I was buying this to replace my miserable Brother HL-1440. I say miserable despite its generally good ratings because the poor LONG-TERM value of this printer clearly outweighed the initial features. What I mean by this is that the Brother requires not only the replacement of a toner cartridge at, what $60 per shot? But also, an EXPENSIVE DRUM every 4-5 toner cartridges. The drum alone cost about $130!! You might as well buy a new laser printer - which I DID. Printer manufactureres are like drug dealers in a way- they sell the printer itself for cheap to lure you in...the hit you hard when it comes to the cartridges (and/or drum).The beauty of the HP-1020 is that it is very inexpensive, efficient, blazing fast (as advertised - 353% faster) from the time you click "print" to when the printer actually spits our your document (about 4-5 seconds) even when the printer is not "warm." Also, THIS PRINTER DOES NOT REQUIRE A DRUM REPLACEMENT. The cartridges cost $70 if you pay full price, but I found new, original HP nonrefurbished cartridges for $55 (including the shipping cost) - never buy them in a store, always buy online from a reputable retailer like "New Egg".Anyway, this prints very clean documents, and set-up could not be easier, even for a non-techie. I actually set this printer up on my home network so my wife could print from her (wireless internet connection) laptop, directly to the HP-1020 which I connected to my desktop computer. It is pretty cool.FREE ADVICE: Don't listen to the untrained computer store high schoolers help who tell you (or me) that you need a network enabled printer to set up a network printer whereby you can share the printer with other computers or laptops on your network - you DON'T. Just search online for directions on how to set it up (and make sure your firewalls are DISABLED on all computers to add the new printer - you will know what I'm talking about once you try to set it up).As for the specs of the HP-1020, don't let the 600x600 dpi mislead you. It prints equally as well if not better than as those "1200 x 1200" dpi printers - you will NOT be able to see a difference. If you can think you can, set up an appoinment with your optomotrist. In other words, why waste away your hard-earned $$$, which can be as much as an extra $50-100, just for useless specs that do not represent the true and actual print quality of documents you will receive? Put that $$$ towards a back-up toner cartridge. Besides, Hewlett-Packard utilizes some sort of "dpi enhancement" on the HL-1020 to maximize its 600x600 dpi to give you a 1200x1200 type print quality.There was a newer model, i.e., HP-1022 with "better" dpi specs and more memory (8mb versus 2mb on the HP-1020). Again, don't let this mislead you into paying more than you have to. The memory supplied in the HP-1020 is PLENTY. Trust me, I am one of those guys that always wants the "best AND MOST features" on electronics - so if I thought it was necessary, I would have purchased the HP-1022.The funny thing is, every time I would print on my old Brother HL-1440, my computer would ALWAYS give me an irritiating "not enough memory"-type pop-up everytime I printed, despite the fact I had over 24 MB of memory in the printer itself! NOT ANYMORE! This HL-1020 printer works flawlessly with 2 mb of memory. Also, if you are thinking about buying the HP-1022, the ratings I've seen online as not mearly as good as the HP1020. In fact, the HP-1020 has received nearly perfect 5-star ratings from about 12-15 reviewers I've seen on the internet. The HL-1022 costs about $70 more.In sum, STAY AWAY FROM BROTHER, and warmly welcome HP printers to your family. I would HIGHLY recommend the HL-1020 printer for home or even small business use. It's truly a value, and you will not go broke once you get through the first toner cartridge. Thus, TWO thumbs up and FIVE stars. Oh by the way, I did look at other brands, HP seemed to be favored over others in reliability, quality, etc.I hope this helps your shopping decision.
Best mobo Ive ever own, and the overcloacking stuff is just amazing, I have no other words for this, I just wish it had SLI.....
This was the second item sent. It is an HP OEM toner cartridge and prints beautiful. The first unitI received, however was in a similar box but slightly different. The toner cartridge didn't print any betterthan a cheat refill cartridge and shortly smeared all printing attempts. I believe it was acounterfit unit. Anyway the seller sent out a replacement unit immediately and this unit wasa real HP product.
This product does exactly as it says. It is extremely powerful as a vacuum and as a blower. Definitely a good buy and will save money over the long run not having to buy that compressed air!!
This is a DVI adapter that works to connect a graphics card with a DVI-out to a monitor with a VGA-in. I ordered two of them because the pins looked like one I already had that worked. I just got them in the mail and could hardly wait to test them out on my new graphics card (I have older monitors with only VGA-in). Sure enough, these work!The other kind of adapter (with all 24-ish pins) does not work from DVI to VGA (but maybe the other way around?). This adapter has 17 pins and does work. I am tickled.
The product is great.It works perfectly and the image quality is impressive.After using I wondered though if my $800 could have beenbetter spent on a Laptop computer with a DVD PlayerOther than that it is the best out on the market.
This is my second pioneer receiver in 12 years. The first one was moved into another room. It has out lived its usefulness as a primany receiver in this era of Hi Def TV and HEMI connections. That being said, this baby comes with plenty of bells and whistles, more than enought power for the average user, clean and crisp music, setup is a breeze. My main reason for going with this unit and not another brand with simaliar features is because I already know good the first one was.The only negative, if this can be counted against her is "baby's a little heavy", around 35 pounds or so.
I have owned this MFC for 2 years and would NEVER purchase another Brother .. ever. I use my printer frequently but each time I use this "piece" I have to clean the ink heads or white lines appear in the print. Which of course, the cleaning uses an insane amount of ink.I don't advise this product at all.After 10 years of Home Computers...I have to say I think Epson is the best deal for your money.Thats what I will purchase soon.
First, why can't I listen to LIVE programming while walking around, at a game or at the coffee shop? XM has had it for years in portable units. Second, it stops recording show that are longer than 1 hour. If your show is longer than an hour chances are you'll miss parts of it. Third, this thing gets really hot, I had to take it away from my skin as I was afraid I was going to get burned, It did not get to that point but it scared me.Listening to my S50 right now of a Fox News Recording, NEWS FLASH: THE USA HAS CAPTURED SADAM HUSSEIN! oh wait... its not live, that was months ago! very disappointing. I'm going to get an XM Nexus and have a real portable satellite radio / MP3 player.
LOG ON VERY FAST EASY AND SMIPLE TO INSTALE I EVEN RECOMEND IT TO MY FREIND AND SHE IS LOVING IT ANYWHERE THERE IS AN ACCSS POINT IT WILL FIND IT I AM GLAD THAT I PURCHASE THIS ONE INSTEAD OF THE MORE EXPENSE ONE.
I have several Sony products. Flat screen TV, VCR and so on. When shopping for a CD burner/dvd rom, as soon as I saw the name Sony I was half way sold. To me, Sony products are, and have allways been, quality. I have never regretted buying a Sony, what ever it is.
Picture contrast is too high. Pictures look washed out. There are no image settings other than brightness control. There has to be better frames than this available.
...unless you only intend to print color photos in very standard sizes on very standard paper. Limited print features set....weak software interface. HP chat and email help is really worthless. AI &quot;I understand how you feel. I understand you want to print pictures?&quot; etc. etc. Manuals are very weak. No help on the website.
Shipped extremely fast. I needed an SD, not SDHC memory card, so this is more basic but harder to find these days. Very pleased with the service I have received. Haven't tried SD card yet, but didn't receive an error when I put it in camera, so I don't see a reason for a problem..
It arrived fast and even though I havent tried it yet, i know it will be a great help when i go to Europe. It's very good for the price I payed.
I heartily recommend the SP50 with a couple of caveats: don't buy it at the suggested retail price and be sure to buy it during the rebate period. On sale with the rebate, the SP50 is a good low-end player with enough features to satisfy most users. At full price, the SP50 simply isn't worth it.The good stuff:I didn't see any of the extreme problems with playback reported by others here. In CD mode, the player worked flawlessly. With electronic shock protection (ESP) turned on, I tossed the player on the couch and even shook it with no skips at all. In MP3 mode, the player functioned equally well. It has played every MP3 I have tried at bit rates anywhere from 96 to 196 kbps on a variety of CD-R media. (One note: all of my MP3 CD-Rs are closed disks. Some users have reported playback problems with open CD-Rs. I haven't tested this.) I have experienced some minor playback blips on fewer than 6 individual MP3s, and I can't be sure that they weren't due to problems during ripping. In any event, fewer than 6 small problems out of over 1,000 MP3s is good performance, if you ask me. Finally, I prefer the styling of this model to any of the other RioVolt models. The blue SP90, in particular, has always looked little too cutesy and toy-like for my tastes. In contrast, the SP50 has platinum and gray color scheme with a flat, rough-textured finish that resists fingerprints and smudges.Not so good stuff:This thing eats batteries faster than any music player I have ever used. SonicBlue claims "10 hours of continuous MP3 playback." That may be true if you just put a CD in and play straight through, but if you actually use the file search and playlist functions of the SP50, you'll find that 5 hours is more realistic. I suspect this is due in part to the way that shock protection works in MP3 mode. The player has a two-minute buffer, and once the buffer is full, the disk spins down. Thirty seconds before the buffer empties out, the disk spins back up and the buffer is re-filled. SonicBlue claims that this is to conserve battery life, but any freshmen physics student can tell you that it takes more energy to move a stationary object than it does to keep a moving object in motion. All this spinning up and down just has to eat up a lot of electricity, and the more searching and skipping through the tracks you do, the worse it gets. Worst of all, this creates what I see as the biggest flaw in the SP50: As the batteries get low, the player takes longer and longer to spin up the disk. Eventually, it take longer than 30 seconds to get the disk moving, and you get long pauses in the middle of songs while the empty buffer waits for more data. The solution, of course, is to keep fresh batteries in the machine or use an AC adapter, which, unfortunately, is not included.As others here have pointed out, the included ear-buds provide inferior sound. This shouldn't come as a surprise. Since when are the ear-buds packaged with even the most expensive players worth much? If you're the kind of listener who is bothered by this sort of thing, you should already have purchased a decent set of headphones for yourself.The search and playlist controls are complicated and cumbersome. It takes some reading of the instructions and a little practice to make it all work. I was eventually able to use those features with ease, but the process could be simplified.Finally, the player does not include an adjustable equalizer as the package claims. It does feature a simple bass booster, which works well and is sufficient for my purposes. After checking SonicBlue's web site, I knew this going in, so I wasn't disappointed. It's probably just a misprint, but SonicBlue needs to correct it as soon as possible.Bottom line:You'll read a lot of criticism of the SP50 here. If you buy one of the players that are recommended, however, you'll never pay less than $100 for anything. On sale with the rebate, the SP50 is a solid little player at a good price that will satisfy the average user. If you are an audiophile and fussy about your playback, why are you listening to MP3s on a portable in the first place?
The remote is basically useless. The learning feature does not work on any newer products. After less than 2 weeks it stopped working completely. Save your money and buy a cheaper remote.
When I first opened the box I knew they were good, but just how good was soon to be found out. One word, unbelievable. The sound range is very dynamic, the sub is adjustable and can rock my house, and plugging your ipod through the headphone port brings crisp, clear music. I was looking at purchasing a mini hi-fi stereo but decided to skip the radio, cassette, etc, and just go for big sound in a little package. I cannot think of any flaws, except that the power button is on the sub, but who cares when you never want to turn it off. I recommend this system to anyone who wants great sound from their TV, mp3 player, or computer.
This recorder works perfect and is super easy to use. Also, I like the fact that you can just plug it into a computer to access the audio files directly from it without the need for any additional software like some other Olympus recorders.
I was having a hard time finding a cheap portable DVD player that was at least 7&quot;. I spent a lot of time online looking at reviews, so I knew which models and brands to steer clear from. I hadn't really read any reviews for Audiovox and some of the ones I did read were good. I wanted a really good brand name like Panasonic, Toshiba, Samsung, or Sony, but you can't get something cheap from those companies. I was hesitant to get an Audiovox but luckily the store had it on display and I could watch whatever DVD they had in there. It was promo's for the store and such. I was impressed by the video quality of this for such a good price and hands down decided to get it after I cranked up the sound all the way. I cranked up the Samsung 10&quot; DVD player next to it, nearly twice the price of this, and what suprised me is this outpowered it. The screen is big enough at 8&quot; and the picture is clear. It was on sale for 250$ and it was a no brainer, and the Samsung I was wanting was 400$. I took it home and watched a couple of DVD's and loved the sound and picture quality. I haven't had it for very long and hopefully this DVD player will last. There are some great features that are listed, and the battery life is Okay at 3 hours. So if you are on a budget and want a good DVD player that can be used while traveling, and to be used as a DVD player to hook up to your TV, this is a great purchase for your money.
For some reason, if you by this type of cable at local stores they will cost several times more than you'll pay at Amazon. Instead of using a network connector, I hook up my two computers with one of these cables each. Since I use mostly one computer for the internet, I just switch from one cable to the other on my DSL modem when I switch computers. If you are heavy-handed, it might be better to get an extra one, in case you break the delicate lock-in clip that keeps them securely in your devices.
The Apple IPod interface is unsurpassed but I do not want to use ITunes. However, this unit's menu interface is acceptable. The menus are fairly intuitive but needing some definition. Finding the user manual on the manufacturer's web site was a challenge. The unit excels at battery life and sound reproduction. Its small size is great for the mobile person and the display is decent. I like the ability to replace the battery when it dies. Would I buy it again? Yes, but I would probably look at some other units since this is my first experience with and MP3 player.
Works perfectly and makes the best tasting and hot coffee. Takes just a bit longer than a drip coffee maker but the wait is worth the taste difference. I've owned two Faberware perculators. One Faberware failed to heat in three months and the other never could get the coffee over luke warm. I've had the Presto for a bit over and month and it is performing as it should. I would recommend this product to friends.
It was super easy to install just push till it clicks instantly upgrades your RAM for great speed. I upgraded mine from 2GB to 4GB my computer zooms. Just remember to push it in till it clicks or your going to run into trouble.
There's alot of talk these days about the new DL recorders, but no one is talking much about compatibility issues with the regular DVD players connected to our TV's. I got a first hand initiation a couple weeks ago with several stand alone players including the RCA DRC232N.I've read all the media discussion about how the Dual Layer recorder manufacturer's have gone out of their way to make them compatible with set top units, but let me tell you, it's still touch and go. I had an opportunity to try several set top units, but most of them had a problem, including a Sony unit I recently purchased. Not so with this RCA unit.Here's the models that I tried that would not work:Norcent DP313Sanyo DWM400Sony DVP-NS575Symphonic SD200EAnd the model that worked perfectly with two different DL disk I had burned -- the RCA DRC232N.Hope this helps some of you guys out there find a great unit that is compatible with your Dual Layer DVD's.
This all hazards alert monitor is truly a wonderful value. It has worked flawlessly and notified me on two occasions of potential weather hazards. It is a great buy for the price and a potential life saver!
I'm using it with my Casio EX-Z750 and it seems faster then the camera actually needs! 8)
This is a quality wall mount. Both long and short screws are provided to attach LCD TV. Articulating arms are tight without any wobble. Mount articulates both left and right, as well as tilts up and down for viewing from any angle. Only criticism, a small one and more an annoyance: once holes are drilled in the wall, there is no level adjustment. I took care to drills the holes vertically, and yet the TV still has a slight tilt. I do not see how perfect horizontal alignment of the TV is possible without some adjustment feature lacking in this productAlso, I suggest using a tool larger than a hand Phillips screwdriver, such as an electric drill with Phillips bit. A cordless drill is unlikely to have enough power to install these large screws. Overall: a quality product that is straightforward to mount, and sturdy enough for a 19" LCD TV.
I have been using the Mx500c for a couple of weeks and have found the headset a very good option for mobile phones. I use it with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter and still have very good sound from both the ear piece and mic. The boom is stable and the mic covering seems to help with background wind noise reduction. I have used it cars and in the office and it works great in both settings.
Great buy for the money, movies sound great, music as well. Gives a good amount of bass and a really crisp sound. I've had em for a little while now and i hope they will last me a long time.
In response to previous reviewers comments stating "Does it really matter?", since I am an electrial engineer, here is my situation:I have an older ThinkPad laptop that IBM says only supports up to 1280x1024 DVI output because higher resolutions have bad digital video noise due to a weak TDMS transmitter. Thus, after doing my research, I realized I needed the lowest loss, shortest DVI cable I could find in order to drive my new Dell 24" 1920x1200 flat panel.This cable performed better than I ever thought it could. I was able to drive my 24" monitor without any digital noise, when IBM and other users had stated it was impossible. I didn't even need to used the reduce DVI bandwidth options.In short, for most users, this cable is a complete waste of money. In fact, the claim on the box that a bad DVI cable can cause dull colors and a blurred image is a flat out lie. However, if you need a high quality cable for a special situation like this, go with the 1 meter long DVI400!
I found these headphones to be highly uncomfortable. I usually ended up just playing sound out of my speakers and hanging the headset around my neck while gaming.Do yourself a favor and avoid these.
The setup was super easy and quick. This is my second SURFboard (previously used a 4200) and it works like a charm.Ordered last week and price has decreased since then. Will contact Amazon for reimbursement.
Great product.. Bought it in Jan 2011..Still works great till July 2012..Tips to use:1.I always switch it off when not in use.2. Don't loose the installation CD
VGA/hd with Audio To HDmi format ConverterVGA/HD Format ConverterIf you are connecting laptop with VGA to HDMI TV, you are NOT going to succeed with this device. Scan and sync problems from 720p to 1080i. Successful only in 480p.Needs custom resolutions and sync tweaks. Powerstrip doesn't work in laptops IGP.
Dear Amazon;I placed this order pictured above; Cobra HG S300 and I received a Cobra S300 instead. I have been greatly to all lengths dissappointed in the handling of this situation. I requested for UPS to come to my house (call tag) to pick this wrong item up and did not get any results from it. Therefore, I Will No longer place another order from ya'll again. If I had received the correct order, I probably would have been a satisfied customer, but like I said, I am greatly dissappointed and would not recommend ordering from amazon. SORRY!!!!
Bought this as a christmas present for my child. Haven't had one problem. Loading the music is a breeze and the sound quality is great. I personally can't get the volume low enough.Would recommend to a friend.
This mount was extremely simple to set up and is extremely simple to use. I thought it might take 3 people to mount it but it just took 2 and that's just because of the sheer weight of the tv and mount. You can feel pretty confident that once it's on the wall, it's not coming off. It's also very easy to rotate and so forth.
Monitor quality was poor at all color levels and resolution.1) Text appeared smudged around the edges of the screen.2) Unable to "square" up monitor around the edges. Bottom portion of the screen had a large slant that the monitor adjustment options couldn't correct.
I bought this case to go with my external hard drive (Western Digital My Passport Essential 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive) - both great buys, the passport fits really well. I have a Case Logic camera case as well which I have had for about 4 years and is still in great shape. These cases are extremely durable and long lasting. I highly recommend!
Finally Kodak, the father of the family box camera arrives big in the Digital Camera Arena loaded &amp; user friendly.The DX3600 has it all and will please all, firm the casual amateur to the avid photo buff.Summary: This is Consumers Choice for a really excellent Digital Camera to have. A great value and easy to use. Takes great pictures and videos (320x240) with sound (NOTE: With the 2x2 LCD screen they can be reviewed, edited, copied, &amp; deleted). Easy down load capability to your PC with the provided software. (NOTE: Kodak has an entire stand-a-lone System (no-PC required)to include the; Camera Dock, Personal Picture Maker 200 printer &amp; Kodak Photo paper available see my reviews). The DX3600 has a 2x Optical zoom (very important for true magnification without loss of detail) &amp; hi res - 1600x1200 lines for outstanding 8x10 pictures! Has 8MB internal memory (12 hi res pictures or 30 seconds of video w/sound). Additional Memory can be provided by Picture Cards. (Note: I recommend a 96MB card this will provide an additional 140+ pictures!!!! Remember you can review/edit/delete pictures as you go). The DX3600 comes with rechargeable batteries (good for 30 - 50 pictures per charge / depending on your LCD use). (Note: I recommend you take extra AA batteries (DX3600 uses 2)for long photo shoot outings !!!) The Camera Dock option is a great unit to include on your trips. The DX3600 also comes with a USB cable for PC hook &amp; an audio/video cable for TV hook-up!!! This way you can all see immediate picture results. (NOTE: you have a slide show feature in this camera. This is awesome!!)The quality of your pictures will improve and become outstanding the more you use the camera. This is a versatile, easy to use, great money value and Kodak is the only Digital Camera manufacturer that provides the complete economical photo products from the camera, Photo printer w/LCD screen/direct Picture Card access, famous Kodak photo paper (Satin, Hi-Gloss finish etc.), Photo inkjet cartriges and Picture Cards up to 128MB. This Camera is awesome and with the great price and the 2.2 megapixels is all you need!!! Enjoy.
I am not much of a writer however; I must take a minute to render my review of this charger . It works and is well worth the purchase. (-:
It's work. but not exact fit. Still see some gab around battery.If you does not care about cosmetic, it's good battery.
The pen is excellent. It feels great in the hand and it looks great. The pencil and pen both write very smoothly, and the stylus also feels smoother on the screen of my Palm IIIc than the Palm's own stylus. I highly recommend this pen.However, be aware that there is not a lifetime warranty. It says quite clearly on the package &quot;1 year warranty.&quot;
I purchased this audio extension cable from Bargain Cable. They were not the least expensive, but to me a customer satisfaction rating that's two to three points higher is worth an extra nickel or dime.I've used Cables To Go products before. This is a good quality cable: the cable itself is thick enough that it won't be damaged during normal use, the connectors are well molded, and the strain reliefs are generous. It's not gold plated, 'tis true, but that's mostly a gimmick anyways.Five stars because the price to quality ratio is such a high value. Any retail electronics store is going to charge about four to five times as much for a similar quality product.
I got what I expect of Amazon and it's affiliates - no hassle, good price and timely delivery.
I'm never to picky about media holders. This one is built well on the outside and a nice durable zipper which is alwaya a plus. The inside sleeves are very flimsy so I wouldnt recommend this to someone who is gonna travel with it extensively.
My niece wanted a boom box for Christmas 2007. I looked in the stores locally for "Hello Kitty" but couldn't find one. I came home after a night of running all over town; logged on to Amazon.com and typed in Miss Kitty boom box. I purchased on line in less than 10 minutes. It was well worth the shipping charges. She loves it. It's easy for her to play. She was an expert at it before Christmas Day ended. It's very well put together, looks sharp, not cheap looking at all. Well worth the money.It came before the arrival date. My niece takes it everywhere. When she comes to spend the night with her aunt, we put a tape in and dance, laugh and have a great time. Thank you Amazon.com. I have purchased many products from Amazon.com; books, CD's, Christmas gifts, ect. and have never been disappointed.
I just got my printer for Christmas, but I believe it comes with only a demo-size print cartridge, thus the reason the previous reviewer only got about 50-60 pictures. When you install a new, full-size cartridge, it should last considerably longer. The print quality and ease of use is unbeatable at this price. Highly recommended.
I got this product for a gift for someone and when I received it the pieces were in a little baggy that had no professional packaging or directions. I knew what I ordered but the person I gave it to had no idea if it was for an ipod or a new portable dvd player. Was this a new product, I am not sure. Product seems to be ok in quality though.
I had to return my camera after spending time with Canon support because their software would not work with any Mac 9. OS. They acknowleged on the third call that they were trying to write a fix so it would work but several days later they still had no patch. Apparently, the software works with the MAC 10.OS. It seemed like a nifty little camera but I wanted to be able to edit pictures on my computer.
25 foot of cable for $7.99 seems like a great deal. Like the previousreviewer, I'm using these for monitors.They look just fine for the application. I have not "hooked them"up yet, but will in the next 24 hours. Any malfunctions will appearas a edited review.I have never heard of Musicians Gear. They sent me a small salesflyer with the cables. Will browse? But I do not need a Gibson LesPaul! [just for the record you all].
It was good for the most part, then all of a sudden the sound went on it. Now its useless and I am forced to attempt to purchase a new one. Clearly refurbished isn't the way to go.
Very happy with the VA1912wb so far. Much larger, brighter and better color than my old viewsonic monitor. The wide screen is really neat and makes everything look much better. My only complaints are the terrible users manual and the inexpensive black plastic stand that it comes on. A little piece of black plastic pops off the back of the monitor so you can plug in your wires. Getting it back on is not so easy with the wires plugged in. The whole stand contains no metal and is very cheap looking for such a fine monitor. It only sticks up maybe 4 inches from your desk. If it sat up 6 or 8 inches and had a little metal in it, I would be happy. Overall I would buy it again. Am looking for a better stand though. Unfortunately, my graphics card does not support the 1440 x 900 resolution that the monitor keeps asking for or the picture would be even better.
I got this for my desk at work and it works very well. It takes up very little space. It does not have alot of functions but I didn't really need much. I matches my needs perfectly.
not much to say other than this headset works really well, I'm very happy with the purchase.
Bought this adapter to reduce my use of batteries--especially when downloading to computer. Not sure if I'll buy rechargable batteries. This has worked great for me. Best price too.
Very nice equipment. The image is very clear, although is a medium to high power device. Precise focusing. Good also for small steps in Astronomy. I have seen three or four Jupiter moons very easily on a clear night, without a tripod. For bird watching, if holding a bigger binocular is not a problem, it will bring good images. Good price versus performance. I recommend for every user that wants a good binocular less than $100.
At first, the thing was just having problems as a router. The DHCP gave out so I had all my machines on a static ip. No biggie. But, it was just the first sign of trouble. Then occassional I could not connect to it with ethernet although USB still worked. Then the sync up with the DSL started to fail for long periods of time. Then it gave out altogether.I had this thing for three months. Zoom tech support was unhelpful and unresponsive.I had to go out and spend another $90 on an actiontec which I hope will be better.Don't buy this modem. Its a waste of money and time.
I got this drive when it was the king of the castle. 4 years later i still use it for my data needs, whether its just transferring video files or backing up. it does the job. and the firewire 400, which at the time of purchase was top notch, still is a handy thing to have.
Well, there's simply not much to say. It's a battery that simply costs a fraction of the manufacturer's name brand batter, yet it works exactly as the MFG's battery would.Basically... it's the same.. it just costs less. Much... much less :)
It would have been nice if this had come with a tape and a couple of BNC/RCA adapters, so I could have used it right out of the box instead of having to make a 30 mile round trip to find a tape. Then I still had to wait because the adapters had to be ordered online (the Lorex uses BNC while I had only RCA type). The specs for this product weren't very clear on some things like connectors and compatibility, even at the Lorex website. Other than that, it works fine. I caught a pair of raccoon hooligans on camera, and a neighbor dog stealing my cat's food, and even the dish!! With the Lorex recorder, I am using an Astek night vision wireless cam and an older TV with only an RCA connection in the back (had to get an RF modulator to complete the connection between those two).
Sound was very good but this system had one nagging flaw. By default Sony receivers are set to AV2 option which limits other universal remotes from being able to be programed to be compatible. This prevented me from using my SAT remote from being able to control volume on the receiver. I purchase this receiver to work with my Sony Bravia LCD with the hope of eliminating at least one remote but in fact added another just for volume control. I have seen in chat forums that other Sony receivers have the ablility to change from AV2 to AV1. This is not supported in the documentation and tech support didn't have a clue. I have yet to find the work around for the STR-DG71. Even if I had much of the funtionilty on the included remote would be lost in doing this. Sony needs to realize that though they have significant market share they need to play well with others. I wasted half a day, otherwise I'm sure this would have been a great receiver. Too bad....
Nice product. Was as advertised and works as advertised on my Nikon 3200. Fast shipping. Something I would order again if needed.
I bought this Ipod for my daughter's birthday last year in September '05. We bought the "skin" to protect it, and it was used mostly in her vehicle in a playback device up until August. She took VERY good care of it, because it was her pride and joy. Well guess what, at that time the hard drive packed it in. We sent it to Apple under the warrenty, within the covered period and guess what? They sent it back as "uncovered by warranty, due to abuse". I looked at the thing when we had them send it back, and there's not a mark on it. Apple's warrenty coverage is a scam, and they know they have a problem with the hard drives failing and they won't stand behind there product. So much for the idea "you're better with an Apple".I hope Steve Jobs likes his sales numbers now, because he is losing the generation that would have bought his products in the future. My daughter will never consider an apple product again.
If I could have just a few things in life this sound system would be one of them. I bought them used and saved a lot while getting them like new. Now that I've used them a few months I know that I'd pay much more for these than I did. They're that good.
this products been working fine for meit duznt look as great as it does online and the mirror fogs up, but for 30 bucks i couldnt expect any better
It a great piece of glass for macro photography on a budget. I use this with 18-55mm and 55-250mm on my T2i camera. It took me a while to take great photos and I want to share my finding with you.1. You need a higher F number so that everything is in focus (F11-F32) otherwise only 1 tiny part of the subject is in focus.2. You need to set your lens on infinity focus and then move your camera forward and backward till you get the subject in focus.3. I use the viewfinder to focus on subject and as soon as I hear the beep I click the shot.4. To prevent camera shake (while holding it in hand) use higher shutter speed.5. Use manual mode of your camera to set high F number and high shutter speed.6. Use manual focusing, press the button halfway and move closer to your subject, as soon as you hear the focus beep press the shutter button completely to take the shot.7. In some situation I also used LCD screen as the subject was too small and it worked out well.8. Create a homemade diffuser to avoid shadows on your subject. I just attach a Styrofoam plate in front of the lens so that the light is diffused.As I said earlier, the lens is of good quality and I have no complains as far as the quality of image is concerned. I hope this review helps you!
It has been quite some time that I bought this ear buds, while I was writing a review for another product I bought the website prompted to consider writing a review for this one.I have had these for more than a year and had no problems with this so far. I love the hard case, as I usually put it in my backpack. The sound quality is pretty good.I am sure these ear buds will last for a couple of years at the least.
as a regular walker who uses a mp3 player i am fairly happy with my Koss sportclip phones...buying them from Amazon at a great price was a big incentive to get them..the ear buds are not adjustable and i have a little problem getting them to be close enough to hear the moderate bass that these phones provide..the clarity is very good and overall when i finally break this product i will purchase another one....
I made a purchase of Garmin 250W, but it came with a manual for 200W, AND I am very disappointed.
I bought these to use with my iPod and Samsung Blackjack and I ADORE them. You can sync them simultaneously with both devices and switch back and forth when you get a call. They hold a charge well, and are easy to use. The sound quality is fair, but for my use they are perfect
These are giant earphones. I took them out of the box, put them on, ran in place for less than 30 seconds (I bought these for running and the "secure grip") and they fell out after about ten steps of jogging in place. I wish I hadn't bought them.
not very good sound for music , but more than adequate for talk radio podcasts from NPR
The mount consists of two pieces. One piece fastens onto your handlebars. It attaches very firmly and will prevent the unit from moving even over the roughest terrain. The other piece replaces the standard battery compartment cover on the GPS. When you want to mount the GPS to your bike you just snap the two components together.I was impressed by the quality of the pieces and suspect that it will be very durable. I only have two negative comments regarding this design. First, the handlebar mounting piece is tightened on via a screw. I have a road and a mountain bike and will want to switch the unit between the two. I would have preferred some sort of quick release mechanism that does not require the use of tools. Secondly, I wish that the battery cover did not have to be replaced with the new one. The one that comes with the bike mount is not rubberized and it has a clip on it that could catch on things. That means that you'll want to put the original cover back on the GPS if you want to use it as a hand-held. Having to use two different covers means that there is just one more piece that you'll need to remember to bring on your trips - and one more thing to possibly lose somewhere.Despite these gripes, I am very impressed with the mount and can recommend it.
I just got this today, and i love it! I used to have an ipod 30gb video (never try to open one, you'll regret it) and this sounds much better. Also, it costs a lot less than a ipod nano, and has video playback, and FM, and the nano dosent. Before you buy this, make sure you know these DO NOT WORK WITH MACINTOSH COMPUTERS. Amazon did a great job shipping this.
The big problem with this item is that it is not Windows 7 compatible. It may have been a great print server with Windows XP, but when you go to install the software on a Windows 7 computer, you receive a message saying the OS is not supported and, for most people, that is as far as you can go. I returned the item for a refund. As far as I can remember, I think that this is the first item I ever purchased from Amazon that I had to return.
I would like to say, Kodak got it"right", with this beauty. The camera handles very well, fits right in my hand. Being a amateur photographer, it is a pleasure to use. The pictures are filled with great color, exibiting excellent shadows, and brilliant highlights. I am in "LOVE", with this camera. In my opinion, a good set of rechargeables, can suit you fine, without having to buy the dock, but to each his own. I have seen some negative reviews of this camera, but from me.....Kodak did this one "right". Try one out. I have some excellent night scenes, as well as people shots, in low light. I "LOVE" it. The videos are a "blast". This is a "great" camera. Just another shutterbug going "nuts", over his new "toy". Digital photography...WOW!
I got this recorder for Christmas and so far it works wonderful. There is one draw back but this goes with any dvd recorder. You can't play recorded things on normal dvd players or on the computer. They don't recognize the discs. Until the normal dvd players catch up to the new technology you can only watch recorded dvd's on the dvd recorder. Other than that its great!
If this item had cost any more then I would say it is a waste of time. At first I was sent a defective keyboard and had slow response to my email regarding the keyboard. However, they were prompt and sent me a new one and paid for the shipping of the defective one.This keyboard is okay but the keys are really small but you can get used to typing on it. The hardest part is trying to find the punctuation marks. It also makes the iPAQ awkward to hold while typing on it. It is still better than the keyboard software on the iPAQ or the Fullscreen keyboard software. I think it is a good accessory for the iPAQ. For less than $20, I would recommend you buy this product.
I bought this tripod primarily because I severely injured my right hand, and I need the geared center column to be able to raise or lower my camera with any degree of accuracy. I wish I had bought it years ago for the stability. Matched with a 410 head, I have no problems dialing in a close subject with a D300 and any lens; Nikkor 105 Micro, 24-70 and 70-200 f2.8's, or even a Sigma 150-500. I set all of them up with a LensAlign, and the camera remained firmly on target for hours at a time. Noticeably absent was any kind of droop between adjusting the height and tightening down the center column, and any movement while framing other than what I wanted, and that's with the center column up about 5". I thought my old Bogen 3021 was sturdy, but this puts it to shame. Two drawbacks, first the footprint is huge, you need 4-6 feet between each leg, and second, it's kinda heavy. Its not 'too' heavy, I would carry it a couple of blocks, but no way is it going up a trail. I'd give it a try if you're getting frustrated with 'drooping' or swaying in the wind.
This was a gift to someone, so I have no personal review, but when I asked about it later that week it was a well appreciated gift.
I bought it for my brother for Christmas cause that's what everyone else in the family has so I'd be sure it was compatible. Can't find them in stores around here anymore so I was glad to find it & be able to purchase it on Amazon.
Well, i think this is my first review here.This memory modules are great. Had no problems installing them, good box presentation. I am using them on an ASUS PN5SLI and works very good.I recommend it!
You get what you pay for, it seems like it is very similar to more expensive models, bu then will not charge. Sounds fine, but was purchased to charge also. Still working on a return but am not sure I want to deal with the time and effort to do it.
The Cyber Snipa game pad puts a lot of frequently used keys literally at your fingertips. All buttons are large enough to assure no mistaken or double-up keystrokes, and also compact enough to make sure everything is within reach. Playing MMOs and FPS are done with more relative ease thanks to this product. My only complaint is the quality of the materials used for this product. The springs (or tabs) used underneath the buttons already seem to be losing their springiness, and thus buttons are feeling more and more "mushy" as time goes by.
After 15 days that i received my imac , i had a problem with the logical mother board, then i shipped it to apple warranty repair office and after 12 days fixind my machine at the Oficina Eletronica in So Paulo and $80 spent wiht freight, i received my imac , but this time with another problem. I'm trying to contact apple in Brazil to figure out what i should do to get the machine working fine.
When I purchase these headphones, my expectations were not particularly high; I expected to "get what I paid for". After using the JWIN JHV100 headphones for a couple of weeks, I have to say that I am impressed with how comfortable they are for extended wear. They are light in weight and fit well. The quality is more than acceptable for headphones under $60 US. The individual volume controls work well enough for me - I use them when I do not have my hearing aid in, which I need only for one ear. The cord length is fine. All-in-all, this is a product which represents good value and I give them a thumbs up.
Great price and this size is not so easy to find, so I was happy to find it for a reasonable price. Company ships fast.
Nice motorola product, well worth the money I spent on it.-
I really liked these headphones--I used them every day for at least 8 months. However, last month the elastic strap broke and now they aren't as comfortable. The weight of the headphones is more obvious and my hair gets caught in the joints.
When my husband went to buy a new TV, the clerk suggested this antenna to substitute for our rabbit ears which will no longer work for local stations after we go digital. We are 60 miles from the nearest transmitters. We plugged it in, and it found 7 channels. This is better than the four we used to get. Yes, we need to shift it a little to get top notch reception, but it works just fine. We also have an attic antenna. For that antenna we need to use a booster to get local channels. It isn't necessary for this antenna. I took off half a star because where we have to put it for good reception, it got slammed in the door, and has broken. Even so, it still works.
Ive tried several types of headphones and they all pale in comparison to these. Nothing-and i mean nothing i tried even comes close to the quality of these. Ive tried everything from cheap to not-so-cheap. These are worth every cent. As far as some of the poor reviews about bass and sound quality i can only assume that it is the equipment that they are using to play their music through these ear buds. I have an Ipod Nano and i hear all the music...and i mean ALL of it. Not only are the headphones top notch but the customer service is as well. They come with a 2 year guarantee and they honor it with no questions asked. The casing cracked on mine and i sent them back. In less then a week i received a brand spanking new pair. Im a Shure customer for LIFE!
I have now tried three times to get a simple answer from the vendor's tech support, and so far no one has responded to my voice mail messages - apparently you can't get through directly!The article received was not as implied by the headline a replacement for various different models, but was in fact a used version of one specific model (pa-3) which has a different output voltage than the one I am seeking to replace, which is a pa-4. So I have called to confirm whether this will create problems or in fact can be used interchangeably, and if not to arrange for the correct unit to be sent instead.
I got this with a Netgear Access Point and they work wonderful together. I would recomend this for anybody and it's great for gifts.
Works fine. I needed a spare battery when I'm on trips this helped alot.Good product
I've been using these earbuds for several months now, and they're far better than the ones that come with the iPod. They're more comfortable, and there's so much more bass, although as everyone else pointed out you have to push them way into your ears to get the bass.My pair has gone through the washing machine twice and the dryer once, and they still sound just as good as the day I got them! (I did have to glue one of the earpieces back together, though.) I thought I'd certainly destroy them by getting them wet, but these things are industrial strength!
This bungee-style strap is great. I never use the manufacturer's straps, always find a better option. This is one of my favorites. It makes your forget you've got a heavy camera on your neck when walking. Brilliant design and make.
product was new, in package, as described, arrived quickly
It's a cable. I plugged it in, and it worked, and it continues to work. So yeah, I'll say go ahead and buy it if you need a 6' cable.
I am so excited to be the first to review this product on Amazon. I have experienced it's previous model HL-S6187--standard, bulb-powered DLPwhich is again a great TV!DLP-based rear-projection HDTVs have always been a mainstay of Samsung's extensive HDTV offerings. To follow up on its release of the HL-S5679W--the first widely available DLP to be powered by LEDs and 2006 Best of CES winner in the television category--the company announced three new LED-powered DLP sets for this year. The 61-inch HL-T6187S, the 56-inch HL-T5687S, and the 50-inch HL-T5087S all replace standard bulbs with a trio of light-emitting diodes, which imbues them with a longer life span (20,000 hours before needing replacement, as opposed to 3,000 to 6,000 hours with a bulb), an immunity to the rainbow effect, and the ability to impart that warm sense of environmental responsibility associated with mercury-free gear. They further increase appeal by decreasing the depths of their cabinets compared to last year's models. All three have 1080p (1,920x1,080) native resolution and "3D-ready technology." In case you're wondering, these still use the wobulated 1080p chip, known as "SmoothPicture" to TI fans.
I attempted to use this to store a slim dvd drive,along with a 3.5 to two 2.5 drive bay converter.the drive bay converter fit in nicely, no issues there.however, when attempting to put this cage in, it did not have the holes on the bottomrequired for my mounting (in an htpc case).i ended up not using it and getting a normal 5.25 cd drive , which have screw holeson the bottom standard.oh well
Normally I don't submit reviews on products, but this time is a must.The product has unbelievable quality I've ever seen in a laptop cooler.I've owned those plastic ones before, which did a good job in cooling my laptop, but, as I said, they were plastic.The Zalman Ultra-Quiet Notebook Cooler Model ZM-NC1000 is made of industrial grade aluminum and then anodized. There is NOTHING cheap about this cooler! Workmanship and design are EXCELLENT!A perfect size for my 14 incher, it has dual fans which the other one's I've used don't.I can see why this product has so many positive reviews.Try it, you'll like it. If not, you can always return it.
Fishfinder works as it should, temp is very accurate and shows fish well. This fishfinder works as well as any other that I have had.My $1600.00 one on 26' boat does not work any better.
These earbuds sound amazing for their size. The only drawback is that the soft rubber cord tears after a relatively short time. Even with that downside, I still bought a second pair to replace my first one.
Wonderfully simple remote, it works just as I'd expect it to. Press one button and voila TV on, DVD on, Receiver on, everything on the correct inputs. I was a previous Pronto owner so I would like a little more customization but I guess you can't have both, simple and very customizable at once. All in all, great and highly recommend it to anyone with more than 2 remotes.
I was very satisfied with the purchase of a used HP printer through Amazon. I arrived safely, it was well packed and now I have been using it for two weeks.
this is a nice lens, for the price... it comes with an adapter ring that attaches to the adapter which comes with every S5000 standard.It almost doubles the angle of view, with a little distortion as in fisheye lenses, but not too bad.Macro lens is also nice..
I bought this cause I was having endless problems with my Comcast cable and they were unable to fix my issues. Both my inet and cable tv would have intermittent disconnections. I finally found out it was a fiber optic issue and once it was fixed on the main line up the street, everything got better.I still experimented with using this device testing both HDTV performance and upload/download speeds of my inet. I figured I dropped the coin for this device I tried to make the best of it!Who is this device good for?This device is for splitter happy people ... like those 8+ way splitters... or very very very long cable runs. If you don't fall into that criteria and are using it to push faster inet or cleaner HDTV.. the negative effects out way the good (and yes there are positive effect even if you don't need this device... In the end I am not using it despite the fact I get "some" good effects.....read below for more details)1st off, HDTV and SD TV.You do get some channels that get sharper and the SD channels that look real scrubby do get a little crisper. The downside is on all the HDTV channels that are already perfect.. I got a pixelating effect. Its like it adds digital noise to the signal. Not white fuzz.. but digital chatter... looks like a poorly encoded video on youtube (ok not that bad... but thats the effect you get)2nd, inet speed boost.I have tested this one endlessly! At 1st I didn't buy into the whole speed boosting effect people claimed to have gotten. It made no logical sense! So I was shocked when I started doing bandwidth speed tests and getting faster download speeds. The benefit seemed better on inet then on the HDTV/SDTV.... so i hooked the booster just onto my modem line and left my TV line free. I still was getting the benefits doing this as well. ... So.. am I not using it anymore then?? Well after 2-3 weeks worth of playing mmo's I started to discover frequent "hiccups" that perhaps even though were comcast originated were magnified by this booster.So thats why this booster is bad if you don't need it! Everything good gets a lil bit better, but it makes everything bad get worse. Once I removed this booster off my inet line I got much smoother inet connection. I may not have gotten the cranked up download speed burst.. but it smooths out the entire signal with no annoying random hiccups that happened entirely to much.My assessment is if you are using this to eek out better download bandwidth you do gain a benefit. If you download data a lot this can be helpful....however, If you play online games... leave this alone if you don't need it.To everyone giving scientific facts about why this cant boost download speed... I was part of your camp. After I tested this out several times with and without the booster connected. Multiple speed tests all at same website. I saw a clear boost in download "Speed Burst" Speed. Perhaps since I have comcast and they allow for speed burst this booster assists that. My average download speed with speed tests without the booster was 14Mbps with the booster my average is 16Mbps. The problem as stated above is the random fluctuations you get over a sustained period of time. It was intolerable to use any longer it got so bad. Its like a 2 edge sword if you are buying it for this alone.Good Luck!
This thing will hurt your ears. The part that sticks into your ear is large, made of solid plastic and is in no way contoured for comfort. Whatever idiot designed this should be fired.
Took longer than anticipated to arrive, worked fine, great picture etc. Front display vanished in 5 days. Need machine for work so can't face the hassle and delay of returning it and can work off TV screen menu. But buyer beware.
How can one review a filter like this one? It's just a very plain, simple filter... that will not produce flare or make light bounce within the front element and the back of the filter. That alone merits mention: buy this filter for your lenses with a 77mm diameter front because it will do what it's supposed to do.
i did some resarch online and figured out this was the adapter i needed to hook up an older G4 tower (2001-ish) to a new 20 inch apple cinema display. I haven't used it much (thankfully since its only a back-up system incase my first generation macbook pro goes from just acting quarky to dead); but the few times i have use it, it works fine. If you are sure this is what you need, i'd recommend it, but make sure this is the right type of DVI since there are digital and analog versions.
I bought an Apple 80Gb ipod classic silver 6th generation. The package was delivered on Miami by DHL. When the package was received at the Warehouse (December 6), the box was empty.
Not only the item is usefull, the materials and the quality of the product worth the price.
I PURCHASED THESE EARPHONES FOR AROUND 72.00 US DOLLARS THINKING I WAS PURCHASING THE EC2 MODELS LIKE THE ONES YOU FIND IN THE MUSIC STORES, BUT TO MY SUPRISE THE BOX SAID SHURE E2 NOT EC2.WHEN I CALLED THE SHURE COMPANY THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE THE SAME EXACT THING, ITS ONLY THAT E2 MODEL NUMBERS ARE FOR REGULAR CONSUMERS AND THE EC2 MODEL NUMBERS ARE NORMALLY SOLD TO PROFESSIONAL MUSIC STORES ,BUT TRUST ME I WENT FOR MYSELF TO DOUBLE CHECK AND THEY (THE SHURE COMPANY) WHERE RIGHT, SAME THING WITH A DIFFRENT MODEL NUMBERS, BUT WHAT I DID NOTICE IS THAT YOU PAY FULL PRICE ALMOST EVERYWHERE FOR THE EC2 MODEL NUMBER ABOUT 99.00 US DOLLARS WHEN YOU CAN BUY THE E2 FOR AROUND 70.00 US DOLLARS (GO FIGURE).ALL AND ALL THEY ARE QUALITY EARPHONES THAT WILL PROBABLY LAST A LONG TIME, PLUS THEY COME WITH A 2 YEAR WARRENTY, NOT BAD!
The item is okay but has problems. The Griffin Roadtrip provides holders for each modle of i pod. It worked great with the ipod classic 3rd generation. The i pod nano 5th generation I just bought it does not work well with though. The adapter would not slide in the griffin roadtrip properly and cracked when I gave it some force. With both of these I pods I got an error message saying that the Griffin Roadtrip could not charge the equipment because they were not compatable. That is a drag. The reception is okay depending on where I am traveling. I would not recommend buying it through this seller. I had only 7 days to return it if I did not like it but I ordered the I pod nano at the same time and it did not arrive for 2 weeks. So, to conclude, the equipment is only okay but cracked when assembling it and does not charge my equipment as I expected it to.
I ordered the 4 GB SanDisk card as recommended by Amazon via an outside seller, Digital Media Outlet in New York. The card appears to be a genuine SanDisk product and was received in a sealed package. But it doesn't work -- the computer can't open the card advising it is defective. I have other SanDisk SCHC cards which work fine. I would not purchase from this source.
Your really need to purchase the booster if you live out in the country. The few channels that I can pick up look really good.
as much as i hate to say this, i would not recommend the US-versions of the iriver players. older US versions, and the international versions support UMS (universal mass storage) mode. that means that when you connect it to your PC, it shows up as an external hard drive. this was the main reason i purchased my H300 (not this model).newer players ONLY support MTS (media transer system?) mode. that means the only way to connect to and transfer files is by letting windows media player recognize it as a portable music device. it also means you cannot use the device as a portable hard drive.if you're committed to windows media player and windows in general i suppose this is fine. i however do not want to tie myself to that platform. i don't want to manage my music collection with windows media. i mean, my music is already organized nicely into folders based on the artist and album ... do i really need some heavey weight application that needs to build a database of my music and try to present it in a more organized manner?originally, all iriver players were UMS. then they started making US versions that were shipped MTS, but could be flashed to UMS (by loading an international version of the firmware). my wife's H10 6GB can be put into UMS mode, but only by removing the battery first (a pain). now with the H10 20GB, the latest word is that it's not possible to flash to non-US firmwares at all, and hence not possible to get to the UMS mode.too bad iriver. you sold your soul to the devil.as far as the player, the H10 firmware is pretty and easy to use. much better than previous models.
This is a great machine for a small office. It's compact and can easily fit in small spaces. The bonus is its a phone, fax & copier in one-great space saver.
Works great, a little tight when putting it one and off your lens, for low shadows every camera lens needs this
My family spends a lot of time in our RV. Not only do I use it to get to the campground, but (and this is the best part!) I give it to my kids to watch DVDs!!!! I was going to buy both a portable DVD player and a navigation system, but this one does it both. My older son even figured out how to connect it to his Playsation!
I ordered this on a Friday and it was in my mailbox Saturday. The card looks and works like new. Great service.
Nice quality connector, works fine, I like the red and black coded cable, good for matching the stereo signal, .
It's how the printer companies really make their money. I cringe that it costs me $120 to replace all of my ink cartridges on my Epson R1800 and I never get as many prints as I think I should. A necessity for sure, there is no way around buying these things, I just wish they were a little cheaper. The quality of the inks are very good though and the prints I get from the R1800 are outstanding.
I have a home based real estate business. I have to send out notices, and requests often during the week. To look more professional I use the Brother label maker and found the results outstanding.
this takes great pics if you are snorkeling and you have good light. for diving, the flash is not as powerful and doesn't pick up good color. it does a decent job, even for the 2.0 megapixels. great basic underwater pics.
My four year old received this camera for his birthday and he takes it with him everywhere he goes! It's durable and easy to use and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I would highly recommend this camera for any toddler who enjoys taking pictures.
This product really needs no description. It works great, it has a good length and it was cheap. Enough said
When it comes to buying a digital voice recorder, I like to try each one out and pick the best one. My primary use is for recording lectures. I initially purchased several Digital Voice Recorders. (3 from Olympus, 1 from Sony). Olympus wins hands down. (Tell Radioshack and CompUSA I'm sorry for returning... Purchasing for keeps Amazon has best price)1. Background: When I first purchased the DS-2 the sound quality was better than the WS-100 and Sony's $150 DVM also. The DS-2 is able to record in Stereo HQ, Stereo SP, HQ, SP, LP. The only problem was that the DS-2 could only record a little over an hour when recording in Stereo. In HQ it would record 4hrs 25min, which was sufficient but meant I had to always transfer it to my computer when I got home. Reason this is important is because if I need to study, I'd like to have all the lectures on my player. Instead due to memory constraints, I have to download it to my computer and then put it on my iPod. Pain in the butt. The other benefit of the DS-2 is that it came with the Olympus DSS Player software, which allows you to mark indexes, edit, and noise filtration.2. When the WS-320M came out I decided to try it out because it has much more memory so that I won't have to always be downloading and transferring to my iPod. The WS-320M also records in Stereo but the best sound is Stereo SP. (Note: Although the WS-320M packaging says Stereo HQ, the Olympus DSS Player software classified the recording as Stereo SP... so I will say Stereo SP for the WS-320M from here on.)3. Comparing the Two: I compared both the DS-2 Stereo HQ vs the WS-320M Stereo SP. What I found was that the WS-320M's quality of recording was practically the same. It seemed to be clearer in terms of treble, while the DS-2 recorded more of a lower sound. I wanted to compare both at their highest level... but like I noted before the DS-2 does not have enough memory for me to utilize it's Stereo HQ. So I compared with the practical HQ mode... and the WS-320M's Stereo SP is clearer than the DS-2 HQ. Main difference I noticed - WS-320M records at a higher treble pitch than the DS-2. It's like adjusting the treble and bass on your car stereo. But they're both sound great. (Note: If I go to a weekend conference the DS-2 would not be able to record all the lectures unless I record at a lower level. The WS-320M would be able to handle everything in Stereo SP mode)4. Battery: My DS-2 is a battery eater when I'm recording in HQ. I'd say I go through 2 AAA batteries every 2 weeks? I'm recording 2-3 times a week, each time about 3-4 hours. I haven't had extended time testing out the battery life of the WS-320M, but speaking to others who have the other WS-310M and WS-300M they say the battery life is good. Plus it takes only 1 AAA battery.5. Conclusion: One thing that might not be fair is that I do have the Olympus DSS Player software, so if necessary I can get rid of the hiss noise. But I've never found it necessary to do that, since the sound is very clear on both the DS-2 and WS-320M. I think the size and convenience of the WS-320M outweighs getting the DS-2 or any of the other Olympus models. I'm really curious as to how much of a difference the other guy saw with his DM-20. Can't imagine the DS-2 or the WS-320M having that much of a difference in terms of their stereo microphones. I did note above the difference I heard in sound quality.I still like my DS-2, but I say get the WS-320M.The WS-320M is comparable in terms of recording sound quality.But significantly better in terms of battery drainage, memory space, and size.After about a month, I noticed another difference. In conference/classroom settings, although sound quality is comparable, the DS-2 recording is louder. Not a huge difference because you can always increase the volume of your speakers, but noteworthy since some may consider that same "louder" sound as "clearer". But it goes back to convenience factor of the WS-320.
This is basically d-link 900AP but in:a) much uglier and bulkier caseb) with no external and no internal antenna connectors, pigtailantennas are ugly soldered to the boardc) the power supply is much heavier and bulkierI haven't tested it's range in comparison to d-link 900AP yet, though.Since you can get d-link 900AP for a couple of bucks more - I would go with 900AP.
These sounded good while they worked. I was happy with them the entire time that they worked(3.5 years). Unfortunately, a few days ago they would not turn on at all. No light, nothing. I saw that the fuse was blown so I replaced it only for the replacement fuse to blow immediately. I saw multiple links on the internet about the amp or various other components giving in. So I took it apart and looked at it and decided I didn't have the expertise to attempt to fix it on my own. So now Im stuck. It seems by the reviews that Im not going to be able to replace this with any speaker system as good as this one. And if I buy another Klipsch, I can pretty much count on it dying in a couple years.Update: So after researching the market it still seems that I can't get anything as good as the Klipsch. So I reluctantly bought another set. As a result Ive upgraded my review from a 2 to a 3 star. But now I have even more concerns about the longevity of this system. The wires are all permanently connected to the speakers/subwoofer. They cant be detached. So if a cable breaks or goes bad, you have to get new speakers. This is different from my previous ProMedia system which had detachable audio cables.
I know you are supposed to rate the product and not the company here but I cannot separate the 2.I am a network administrator and call tech support quite often. D-Link is one of the worse.D-Link products are OK and this router is good for most uses BUT if you have problems like I did you will suffer with their support. At some point D-Link execs decided that providing good support for their customers is not important. I could not disagree more. Just keep this in mind when buying D-Link.
Called Brookstone per comment below (1-800-846-3000). They had me in their system having bought it 4 yrs ago - who knew? Cost $12.98, with shipping $19.05, and is the same battery exactly (15 volt DC, 4 amp, not the lesser voltage/amperage of the one discussed here). Almost bought two, but figured I'd be ready for something new and lighter in next three years.
Buena portatil, recomendada para personas que requieren una laptop para trabajo o estudio, le falta adicionar otros accesorios para hacerla superior
I have been using LVC-9006 VCR / DVD Recorderfor about four months. My major problem withthis product is its remote control. It issimply not the kind you expect to see in 2005.The physical layout of the remote is fine.But, the buttons on it are too tall (about1/16th inch) with sharp edges.It is NOT one of those remotes that youcan sweep its buttons easily with your fingersand find the button you want quickly.Its too bad that such good unit gets rated basedon poor design of its remote control buttons.
This harness fit my 1998 Ranger XLT. It was a great harness and i would recommend to anybody needing a harness for their 98&up ford!
Worked flawlessly in a few minutes. I have a cable modem and my main computer (a Dell laptop with Windows 2000 Professional) hooks to the router via hardwired ethernet. It was up and running in minutes, just using the defaults. Web-page set-up is very practical.My 2 other computers (both less than 20ft away in 2 bedrooms above the office where the router sits) are desktops with Windows 98 SE and were successfully connected using the USB wireless network adapter. The only problem I encountered there in the set-up was due to the fact that these computer also had a NIC network card in them (unused) and during set-up it defaulted to imposing a static IP address. Linksys tech. support didn't figure the problem out, although I was lucky to be connected to them only within 15 minutes and the trouble-shooter was fairly knowledgeable. I found the problem myself the next day after a good night sleep. Not a typical problem and was readily resolved. If you have the same issue, make sure you check the settings for TCP/IP of your interface card to ensure that it has the settings you want (in my case it had to be &quot;obtain IP automatically&quot;). Even though it's not part of the network I use (since I use the USB adaptor), it seems to cause conflicts if not set-up properly.I can't complain about the wireless range, but my needs are very modest since all three systems are less than 20ft from one another. I routinely get the 11 Mbps with 100% quality and between 80% and 100% signal strength.
Caused my cassette deck to keep reversing until the tape was eventually ejected. Wire, while re-route-able, was thin and doesn't instill confidence that it will last.
This camera is a big disappointment. I recorded outdoor in brightsun light with highest (fine) setting but the picture quality is about same as VCD, not even comparable with video tape, that how bad it is.Apparently JVC do not tell the truth when they said on their ads of DVDquality... It is no where near.I purchased from BestBuy and the selaman told me that I can try itfor 2 weeks... when I returned it, Bestbuy charge me 15% re-stocking fee(of course, the policy printed on the back of the receipt, but I canonly read it AFTER purchasing) which is more tha $70.00,what's a rip-off!!!
These are great headphones, especially for the price of $50. I was looking for a high audio quality clip on which is comfortable and wont fall off while I am skiing- That is what I got! I use them for everything and I really like the swing-click mechanism in the hangers. If you see someone you want to talk to say on campus, you can slick them open and they stay on your ears but the speeker swings away from your ear. Mostly this feture is for ease of taking on and off, but it works well in this mannor too. On top of that, these headphones have a great ability to let you hear outside noises if you listen to your music a little quieter, yet the sound is still very clear.Let me clearify something about the sound quality on these bad boys. The sound quality throughout the highs (treble), the mids, and the lows (bass) is very very clear, crisp, clean and defined. Even on the lows. When people say they do not thump this is true. But the lows are still high quality. With my ipod on bass enhancer, they are great. I mostly listen to Underground Hip-Hop and alternative indi rock/punk/ska. They are good for hip hop. they are not going to thump like your car subwoofer, but I challenge you to find a headphone that does not have a band that goes over your head like bigger heavier headphones do, With thumping bass and as good all around sound quality. I have heard instrumental parts in songs I have never heard before with these babies. They handle volume very well, not destorting in the least.They are asl very comfortable for clip ons. they might take some adjusting and getting used to, but once you get it down, you may find yourself forgetting your wearing headphones.Conclusion:great sound quality throughout the spectrum, but not hard heavy thumping bass, if thats what you want, get a bigger non-audio technica headphone. That being said, they are great for any type of music, and I enjoy listening to Hip Hop on them.Comfortable and convenient. They look kinda funny to other people. My friend started calling me marvin the mashin. Other people have complimented me on how they look. good strong build quality. great for skiing/snowboarding and walking around campus/commuting. highly recomended, espeically if you dont like ear buds and want something smaller then the traditional head band headphones. probably the best clip on headphones period.
Bogen - Manfrotto hardly need review. What you see is quite literally, what you get. They are a bit pricey, but also have an excellent reputation. This particular mini tripod is meant for very specific and limited uses. Odds are if you are looking at this, you are already aware of this information. If you are looking for a mini tripod that actually extends a little bit taller there are other models from other manufacturers that do not exceed $20. Keep in mind, the weight and size of the camera or optics the tripod is intended to support. I would not trust those little "baby", under $20, tripods to safely support my Rebel with $1300 worth of glass attached. Although, I imagine this particular model may be quite capable? It was in fact purchased for a much smaller point-and-shoot, and I intend to attach nothing larger. It will support pretty much any point-and-shoot, including the Canon S3. Not much more can be said, it's Bogen - Manfrotto, and their reputation speaks for itself.
The Travel Notebook (Macbook) case holds the laptop in with velcro so it doesn't slide, especially if the screen is smaller than 15". There is enough room for additoinal papers, and an extra pocket to act as a briefcase and/or purse to hold pens, checkbook, etc.Very happy with it.
This card is great. it is easy to install and easy to use. You need a good working knowledge to set up your own security system, and this will be a great base for it. Lots of features in included software such as Motion detection alarms.
I'm a complete Mac addict. As soon as I saw the ipod, i fell in love. Waiting for a cheaper alternative to the 400 dollar 5GB version, I meant to get the 10GB, then the 15, then the 30, but I was extra cautious about how much I was spending. Then I saw the 4GB ipod mini. Perfect!!!!This is excellently engineered like all ipods, it's smaller. And you can pick your color instead of spending the extra $15 on iskin. Brilliant sound quailty. This combined with Harman Kardon Soundsticks 2 is the best stereo system I have ever used and heard.I also noticed the mini is faster than the 20GB click wheel version. Also check my review on the Harman Kardon Soundsticks 2.
The player worked for about a day and a half before the firmware locked up. Right now it will turn on and you can scroll through the songs, but as soon as the play button is pushed the player locks up and the only thing that can be done is to turn it off or pull the battery. I've got an email into the company now to see if anything can be done to reset it or fix this glitch. I've been waiting a couple of days now due to the holidays. Hope it gets resolved soon. It was good while it worked. My daugher was happy with it.
I purchased this to connect my AP to a directional panel that allows me to get internet in my shop. Cable works well and is made of quality heavy cable.
Fast, easy processing, good price. Product comes with installation instructions, which is really easy. Will order again in the future!
I've only had mine for 2 days now and it's so easy to use I feel like a pro at it. You simply plug in the included USB cable, go to My Computer, and copy and paste your audio files onto your hard drive. It's as simple as that! I use Windows XP and did not need to install any drivers or the included software to do this. I haven't even opened the included CD yet and everything is working great. I was also able to copy mp3 music files from my hard drive to the recorder with no problem, and the sound is actually not bad!The audio quality and mic sensitivity are excellent. You can adjust the contrast and the playback volume which can actually get somewhat loud considering how small the speaker is (the speaker is on the back).It uses .wma file format which will not work with Audacity freeware, but I found a freeware called WinFF that batch-converts .wma's to .mp3's and it works great. Be sure to download the online .pdf manual as it is far more detailed and informative than the included paper manual.My unit came with earpiece-style headphones and 2 generic brand AAA alkaline batteries that are really lasting! I have about 6-8 hours of overall use into it and the 3-notch battery meter still shows completely full. The included USB cable is 5 feet long and is the exact same style plug used by digital cameras. The unit has a metal chassis that feels cool to the touch when left in an air-conditioned room. The upper left-hand corner has a red-green dual color LED light which can be completely disabled in the menu settings. It lights up red while recording, green while playing back, and will blink red 3 times fast if you do something wrong.By disabling the LED light and the voice guide (the unit talks to you in a British female voice) via the menu settings, you can make the unit completely inconspicuous so that you can secretly record someone with it in your pants pocket. It's about the same size and thickness of a Nokia cell phone, except that it's narrower, so it's quite small and fits your pocket easily. After you press the record button, you can then slide the power switch (on the lower right surface) to HOLD, which will lock the unit so that your record won't accidentally be stopped while it rustles around in your pocket. This rustling however can cause a very loud noise to be recorded, so you have to sit still!The plastic stereo mic is detachable and then there's another permanent mic on the top right surface of the recorder. Both the stereo mic and the permanent mic seem to be equally as clear and sensitive. I haven't been able to notice any difference in the sound, and because the stereo mics are so close to each other, there really doesn't seem to be any right versus left audio difference. But the stereo mic looks kinda cool though.PROS: Ease of use, battery life, audio quality, compact size, record time, I could go on and on.CONS: High $$$ price tag, .wma file format. The display uses a small thin font that is hard to see. The contrast doesn't seem very crisp, no matter how you adjust it (Don't be fooled by the photos. That is just the product display sticker that you peel off). The backlight is rather dim and should be twice as bright. Most cell phones nowadays have nice bright backlights with clear, crisply-contrasted displays, but this recorder lacks in those areas. A longer (or even adjustable) backlight timeout would be nice. My unit arrived with a noticeable dent on the front bottom where it has "DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-40" printed on it. The detachable stereo mic feels flimsy and cheaply made. The 1/8-inch stereo plug that sticks out of it wobbles, and even when the stereo mic is attached (plugged in), it still wobbles a bit. I once got my unit stuck in slow playback mode by accident somehow (which makes people sound very slow and drunk), and it was very difficult to figure out how to get it OUT of this mode and back to normal!
This may not sound like a 1 star camera from the below, but for me it needs a single star, other will probably care less about the flaw.First the camera is a great small size and very lightwieght. It zooms in and out quick the remote control is a nice feature that I never had on a camera before, albeit a little unecessary when you think about it. I can't saw how well the pictures turned out because I never got that far with it before shipping it back. Which brings me to the reason for the low rating. If you enjoy taking pictures in bright light or with the flash on then it probably will be an ok camera for you.However, be forwarned the flash in red-eye reduction mode doesn't do very well in reducing it. In my couple of test fires with it I saw enough red through the view finder to make even a vampire cringe, I'd hate to think what the actual photograph would have looked like. Additionally the red eye flash is a series of three flashes. And they are not the quick flick,flick,flick click, flash that you may be used to. No they are a regular flash with about a three-five tenth of a second delay between them at a slightly reduced power (perhaps 85-90% full flash brightness). Even the manual states to &quot;warn your subjects not to move&quot;.The worst part is that for people like me who like to take pictures with the flash deactivated, this camera is the worst choice. The camera when used in flash off mode, slows the shutter down to allow for more light and take a better picture, or so it says. The times I took a few inside pratice pictures the shutter stayed open between 2 and 2.5 SECONDS. Again the manual says that w/ the flash off it is not advised to take handheld photos, but instead to use a tripod. So you can pretty much forget taking any picture of fireworks, outdoor action shots, &quot;sneaky&quot; quick pictures, or anything that doesn't stay perfectly still till the shutter closes. And if you do try to take a picture by hand, you better have absolutely still hands or your going to get very blurry pictures with a shutter speed this slow. Maybe if there was a way to overide this I could have given this little camera 4 or maybe even 5 stars, but there isn't so too bad.Too bad the minds at Minolta didn't just leave well enough alone and just let the camera snap the picture when you push the button like all good cameras do instead of trying to overly automated.
Wow. I was convinced to buy this because of my friend, but I had no idea how fantastic the service was until I tried it. Now, I can't even watch tv without it. Pausing live tv is great, and so is the season pass option. Like a show? Just tell the tivo, and it will record all of that show regardless of channel or if there's a time change!There's also cool little features as well; if you are watching a commercial on live tv for an upcoming television show, an option will come up to record it regardless.I also love the option to put the shows on your psp. It's a great way to pass the time.In conclusion, it's a must buy. A+ product!
Let me just say that this MP3 player is very good, but it does have some rather annoying flaws. These flaws, in my opinion are not enough to make me return it. The price difference between this and other 20 GB jukeboxes is incredible. It is well worth the cost.The only bad things about this player are:Tag information catalogingBattery lifeTag information -The problem here is that your ID3 tags on your songs must be perfect. If they aren't, some songs have (unknown artist) labels, song title problems, and album title problems. However, you are only to blame if the tags are incomplete, but it is annoying to find songs with incomplete tags on this thing.Battery Life-Secondly battery life is a problem. While the unit charges relatively fast, and the lithium batteries last quite long, one, they can't be changed when they are empty, two, eventually, when the batteries don't hold a charge, (lithium batteries don't last forever), they can't be replaced. Essentially, you would have to have Sonicblue replace them (?),or buy a new player. Three, and most of all, the batteries lose their juice gradually. I charged the player, used it for maybe three hours, and didn't use it for three or four days. When I turned the player on again, the display showed that the batteries needed charging.Overall, this player is very good though, because the problems are minor. The player has a large, backlit, easy-to-read screen, easy-to-use controls, a wireless FM tuner, and fairly good sound with a moderate amount of bass, which is easily adjustable.Also, all problems with uploads and hard drive crashes have been solved with firmware updates and with a free Powertoy from Microsoft, (since when does Microsoft give away it's licensed, patented software away?) you can use Windows Media Player to upload songs and files. No longer do you need to use the trouble-prone software included with the unit.I have yet to have a major problem with this player, and with its rock bottom price, I highly recommend this to anyone, young and old.
This player has everything I am looking for:a. very cheapb. play divxIn addition, there are some pleasant surprises I wasn't expecting, like:a. easy setupb. simple but well designed remotec. compact/slim designd. read disc faste. play divx files smoothlyThe only complain I have is the DVD message display is not quite straightfoward.
I bought this when I couldn't find my Canon battery charger for my SD550. This charger ruined my batteries - instead of charging them it drained them. Then after that the batteries would no longer hold a charge. I would reccomend buying a genuine Canon charger if you want to trust it.
The system was a lot bigger than I thought it would be, but it was easy to set up, and a great price for the item. The remote is a particularly nice feature, and the disc shuffle function is very handy. The sound quality is pretty good--a perfect music station for a smallish room.
This is a great sub for the price. I got mine at Walmart for $30 and I got a lot more out of it than I expected! Has a smooth bass response in a sealed .9 cubic inch box. It even has some sub-sonic action; you can feel a little seat vibration and get some decent mirror shaking if you like it that way. It feels very well built for the price. This sub is on-par with the entry-level subs that the big names make: Sony, Pioneer, and it even comes close to Infinity's Reference 12 inch sub! I'd actually say that it is better than the Sony and Pioneer entry-level subs. When you buy a cheep big brand sub, you're just paying for the name; you need to get into their high-end market before you start to get a good dollar to value ratio. If you want a sub on a budget, go with the good, less known brands like Dual or Pyle. Stay away from Pyramid and boss though. Some brands are just bad in general.
This is a case where you get what you pay for. These accessories involve very light construction, iffy materials, wiring that is very thin and subject to breaks, and connectors that border on requiring an Act of God to work. The set was purchased to be a cheap backup for an iPod. It stands up to the light demands of this role but is not reliable for more substantial use.
I have owned this product for about 6 years and use it everyday in my real estate business. It receives and send faxes flawlessly. It scans multipage documents perfectly. After all these years some of the lines of text letters in the LCD display messages are starting to go out but I can still read the information in the display. I really don't use it for my regular phone now since I went cordless, but when I did several years ago, the sound quality was fine. The best part.....is that this version uses Lexmark cartridges that do not have computer chips on the cartridge that prevent refilling like I have with my Epson Photosmart. I have refilled my ink all these years and get up to 15 refills on 1 cartridge before I discard it. That alone has paid for the printer many times over. It prints photographs just fine and can handle all paper sizes and thickness up to legal size very well. I will replace it with the same model printer when it finally goes out. It lets you set print quality via the software.....just excellent. Like any printer, if you don't use it for a while, the ink cartridges will dry out and you need to remove them and wipe with a warm wet paper towel to clean the jets of dried ink and you are ready to go.
Just because something is not available for retail sale does not mean it's not available. I, for example, was lucky enough to be given a Voodoo 3 card from 3dfx(because I'm a developer in the game industry. This is typical B.T.W.), months before it hit the stores. I therefore could accurately write a review on the card even though the average Joe couldn't go to Fry's and buy it.Check your &quot;facts&quot; before flapping.Oh, B.T.W. Voodoo 5 is amazing.
When i was finally able to use the images came out with large lines. Then a few pictures later started comming out almost completely white. 400$ camera that doesnt work. Thanks.
I use these again and again in a bulk production LightScribe machine, and the errors are very few. I gave other brands a try, but always come back to Verbatim! =)
I purchased this printer because I thought it would be faster than my other printer that was free. Needless to say my other printer is on stand by for when I need to print several copies of a document quickly. I give it four stars because it was worth the 40 buck and it got here so fast. TigerDirect is where it came from. It came like the next day. WoW!! I used Amazon because of free shipping. If I would have used TigerDirect.com it would have been almost 10 bucks more for shipping. I love TigerDirect.com but not the shipping. Oh and it prints beautiful pictures, even on regular paper.
I am a professional whitewater guide and have used my 770 for about three years on the river and abused it way more than a normal person would. It fell out of my pocket and into the river. I was actually able to find it the next day when the sun reflected off it on the bottom or the river. I have dropped it many times and it stays in my life jacket pocket which itself gets thrown around a lot. It worked great. Good photos, some noise in the video. I took at on a rafting trip in the Grand Canyon and the water proof feature did not survive, all the electronics still work well but it fogged up when we got hit real hard in a large rapid. With the abuse it took I will buy another one.
I love this mouse! I originally got it for my Compaq P4 running Windows XP, but I found out that it works on my 98 iMac running Mac OS 8.6. I didn't even need to install the drivers. I plugged it into the keyboard USB slot and it was ready to go. You gotta love Apple. The only downside is that you can only use the right and left buttons on the classic Mac OS. I love the design of the mouse as well. The color of the mouse does not exactly match the picture. The color has more of a steel/blue metallic look. This is the perfect mouse for everyday users who want a little style.
It's a memory card. It stores memory. Yay!What can I say? It works just fine. Shipping was fast, but over-priced.
I returned this item as i was disappointed when the hot milk i kept in the thermos was spolied in 6 hours only. I thought it will be good based upon ratings but was disappointed.Otherwise Capacity wise, its good.
I bought the MX3000 package of wireless keyboard & MX600 mouse. Seemed to work fine for a few months, but in the last couple of weeks the mouse cursor has started to jump to the right at random times. I am starting to suspect that this is something in the mouse as the cursor jumps some inches to the right horizontally, but vertically remains at the same level. I saw that other users have reported similar problems for other models of wireless logitech mice, so possibly this is something with the sensor used in the mouse.
After reading a number of reviews I thought this item would be just what the doctor ordered. Now if all you want to do is to download from a SmartMedia card to the computer fine and good. It does that quick as a wink at 50 times the speed of a serial port. However for love nor money I can't get it to do uploads properly from the computer to a SmartMedia card without locking things up and getting the &quot;Blue Screen of Death&quot;. It is advertised as being able to do this as easily as downloads. So back it goes to Amazon. One of the reasons I purchased the reader was to do uploads from the computer to a SmartMedia card so I could do slide shows on the TV. Therefore the item is really of no use to me at all for that purpose. But if you don't plan on doing uploads off the computer, it reads the card just great and quicker'n greased lightning compared to a serial port. Also had no trouble at all installing it in the computer. Can't see that the reader has damaged the card as other reviewers have commented on.
I had a Quest which was recently lifted from my luggage at the airport. I was going to replace it but decided to get the Quest 2. I wish I had gone with the original Quest.(1). The U.S. maps are locked in. I cannot remove them. As long as you are in the U.S. of A. you're OK but I'm in Europe. I do not have enough memory (35mb) to create the maps that I need. I now have to take my laptop on every trip to upload the next section of maps that I need. With the Quest, I could load much more (115mb). As I am going back to the states eventually, it won't be that big a deal but I still like the option of having full control over the maps.(2). There are minor changes to the unit from the original Quest. One is the routing. When you select a waypoint and tell the unit to route to it, the unit does not give the indication that it's doing anything. The old Quest would display "Calculating" and a percentage done at the top of the screen until finished. The Quest 2 shows a tiny question mark with the cursor.All in all it's not a bad unit but with the option of memory cards in other units and some of the other features I will be going with one of them when it's time...
not at all what I expected. no control of volume and what volume does come thru is VERY low. not worth it.
This is my second Z22. I guess I dropped the first one once too often (oops!). This one came with a silicone case to protect it from my lack of dexterity. Seriously, I like this product. It's easy to use and very versatile. Hopefully I won't need to buy a third one!
I installed this switch w/Fender pickups and solid soldered connections. Sometimes if I switch pickups I have to jiggle it to make the new connection , I will replace it with a higher end unit.
Works perfectly, I lost my other shuffle charger and it was driving me crazy. I got this thing and just plugged it in, and it worked.
I just brought one from a internet store and I have to return it on my own cost. It's a brane new product. However, the quality is realy bad. The one way transmission is broken at all, which you cannot hear anything but noise. The another way transmission is sort of working but very noisy as well. I doubt if Motorola realy test the product before putting them on the shelf.If you still consider buying it, I'd suggest you try it from the local store first. Otherwise, you may have to pay the shipping fee to return it.I would give a 0 if there is 0 rating.
May look cheap, but it gets the job done. Added power jack is a nuisance, but common for the older ATA design. Improvement could be that the drive also clips to the board (like the outer case clips), but I suppose you need screws for grounding...
I don't claim to have the technical knowledge that other reviewers have shared on the Monster Cable Splitter. However, after replacing my original splitters with this one, my SD 480i signal improved tremendously. I was experiencing snow on the TV in the back of the house on the higher channels and now all of that has cleared up. My wife is very happy that the Food Network is very clear now. If Mom's not happy...It was a drastic improvement. For whatever reason, it worked, bottom line. I can't visually say whether the HD improved or not, it wasn't noticeable, however SD did.
I was looking for some speakers to hook up to my laptop for my dorm room. I'm pretty picky about sound, and the laptop speakers just don't cut it for me (or almost anyone). After looking at tons of reviews (and not just on Amazon), the JBL Duet Speakers seemed to be the best value for their price. I just got them, and I'm definitely not disappointed. For such small speakers, I'm amazed at the awesome sound they produce. I would recommend these to anyone looking for high quality, affordable speakers for use in smaller rooms, such as a bedroom or office.
Oh NO!!I just love this laptop it has the BEST sound I've ever heard in a laptop and a great screen.The problem is it doesn't run dvds at the proper speed. It comes with windvd and when I'm trying a disney animation it's reporting that it's using like 99 percent of system resources. My God...I have a 475 mghz amd on an Hp with 8 megs of shared memory and it can run dvds smoothly. This is a duron 900 with I think 16 shared and even using the windows media player absorbing 57 percent of resources it still won't play smoothly. I mean the video is ghosting, and video and audio is choppy.This is really a sweet laptop for the price especially after rebate...if it just would play dvds..I'd be a happy geek:-)Any advice would be appreciated...hopefully I'm doing something wrong. I've checked system settings and everything seems to be in order but maybe in my despair I'm missing something. Please help!Kindest regards,LJ
I bought Creative Zen PMC in November 2005. It stops working last month because of the battery swelling up. I have to break the battery door to get it out. I am afraid that it will explode and contact the company.Response from Creative:Unfortunately, your Zen PMC is no longer in warranty. This product is ending it's service life and has been replaced with newer and more feature rich products. We are no longer maintaining PMC stock or accessories stock in either retail or repair channels.The most that I'm going to be able to offer to you is a 20% discount on the purchase of a new product.
I was worried that the battery would not be a suitable replacement for my FM-20.I was wrong.It worked perfectly and still working.It holds charges very well and I'm please with this product.
I bought this flash as a replacement for one that broke a year ago. The color gel changing mechanism is very delicate and can get jammed easily.Also it would be better if you had the option to change more that 2 of the filters to colors of your choice, you're pretty much stuck with yellow and blue as half of your color choices.That being said, this is a very fun flash to mess around with. Great for creating trippy multiple exposure effects.Goes great with any camera with an adjustable shutter speed, not just those with hotshoes.I reccomend this flash to any photographer, just be careful whith the color filter changing, and adjust the color wheel gently.
The look of this set is sweet. Very classy and compliments my computer. The quick launch buttons are very nice, and the mouse has a very ergonomic design. The reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because it doesn't have rechargeable batteries. Granted it does have a power save when it is not in use but rechargeable batteries would make this a better product.
I've owned the Zen Vision: W for quite some time now, and it's a great alternative to the iPod. The widescreen display is beautiful! Perfect for watching movies on the go. The quality and different resolutions you can set make most movies look great.The software that comes with the Zen is relatively easy to use. It's similar the Apple's drag-and-drop mentality, and you get the hang of it pretty quick.I felt the buttons were a little small (and I have small hands), but they stood out from each other well enough to use it without a problem. Keeping the buttons small and off the to side allows for the big screen, and it's a sacrifice I'm glad I made.The only reason I didn't give this a 5-star rating was the sheer size of the thing. It's big, heavy, and definitely noticeable in your pocket. The Zen isn't the most portable device, but that screen is just so pristine, I don't really mind the trade-off.
As my first foray into SATA controllers this was a breeze to use, installed easily and the software drivers worked with no conflicts. It also works well with another SATA controller installed in the same machine. At the moment I have it controlling a SATA DVD drive and have been well pleased with the results.
I do not understand all these reviews knocking the product. This is a superb camcorder for the money. I suspect that these negative reviewers do not know how to use the product. One reviewer actually said he didn't like it because the battery wouldn't recharge. It doesn't even have a built in battery. It uses two AA batteries. I use NiMH 15 minute rechargables so I seldom have to buy new batteries. This product takes great pictures and great videos. The SD card slot makes it easy to save your pictures and videos on an SD card. The camcorder comes with a whole raft of features and settings and you really have to read the manual to understand them all. The only criticism I would agree with is that the picture display is hard to see in bright light.
I was sold on how the product was advertized - it is a great idea - especially "Provides users with easy ways to recover from even the worst data catastrophe" and "With the included Rescue CD, you can perform a complete system recovery or re-image your primary drive." I installed it. It is easy to use and backs up the system and data extremely well. All the data is visible and accessible from windows explorer. Then, one night, I installed new software (I backed up my system and data immediately before this). The system crashed after working with the new software and became unbootable. No problem - I thought - I will just restore the system with the CMS rescue disk. After going through a lenghty process of finding everything on my computer, it eventually found the ABS drive (Yea). Much to my dismay, it then cranked out a few more lines of text and stated that the rescue had failed. The rescue disk then reverted to something similar to a DOS prompt and would do no more. I booted into the system with a Linux and then a DOS recovery console. There, I tried to execute the ABS program files (there are several). Access was denied on all files. I tried a repair of the XP system which did not work and then ended up reloading XP and then reloaded the ABS software to see if I could at least retrieve my data. I eventually retrieved most of it, but the red "X" over the Outlook folders told me there might be something wrong. All Outlook files were gone. So, now it is back to system install and configuration and replacing salvaged data. I decided I could achieve the same results by using memory sticks to save data. The ABS system is now on its way to my nephew. I told him it would be a good learning tool to toy around with, because the ABS really is more of a toy than a useful piece of hardware. If you want an extra drive, this is fine. If ou are serious about data backup look long and far and read as many reviews as you can - I would never buy anyhting from CMS again. Too much hype, too expensive, no return on investment - just more cost in time and frustration.
The unit has locked up a couple of times but when the unit is turned off when you are not using it seems to eliminate this problem. The signal strength meter is not that accurate when trying to aim the antenna. It reads 90-100% or drops out so it took more time to aim the antenna than it should have. The unit has far superior video compared to another unit (proband-digital stream)that I tried first. The audio was also more level between channels an of a higher quality. So if you make it past the signal meter this is a good unit an I think it deserves 4 stars.
I've had the monitor for a couple of weeks, and I'm quite happy with it...after tweaking it quite a bit....The installation program on the CD didn't go over too well with my computer (which is about 5 years old running Windows 98SE). After a couple of crashes, I installed the drivers through the Windows "add new hardware" utility, and now it works fine. At first the monitor was so bright it was hurting my eyes, and at 1280x960, text was way too small (then again it could be my crappy video card, since it turned out the same way for my old CRT). I knocked the resolution down a notch, did some manual fudging with the brightness and contrast, and now I've got something beautiful in my hands. The monitor has no dead pixels.Performance: I ran a few simple "tests" to see how well the monitor holds up. Watched some video clips, didn't see any ghosting. Looked at web pages--clear, crisp text, nice colors. Played a little bit of Half-Life Uplink--images are noticeably brighter (Even with Gordon's flashlight on, I had to turn up the brightness all the way up on my old CRT and crank up the gamma all the way on my video card AND the game just to be able to look into dark corners ).Aesthetically speaking, the monitor is a beauty--black and slim, yet sturdy. My only complaints are that 1)the base is a bit low and 2)it takes a bit more force than I'd like to adjust the angle, but these are minor concerns.Considering everything, I highly recommend this monitor to the performance-conscious who are short on cash.
Excellent quality and enough space to put my pentax k-x in!! The buckles are a little bit tight. Fast shipping.
Installed these speakers without too much issue. The only thing I would recommend is to make sure to cut on the outside of the line that you trace from the template. I had to adjust the first hole that I cut for the speaker a few times to get it to fit. The second one was no problem (learning curve). The sound is great and there is just enough bass. I have a separate sub-woofer so I did not want too much bass. Overall these are great speakers. Also, if you plan on painting the grills it is best to spray them. I used a little spray kit I purchased at a hardware store called a Preval Paint Sprayer. Cost about $7. Worked pretty good.
It's not an item to write home about. Final picture quality is usually OK but not spectacular. The wi-fi works some days, mostly not. If I'd known then what I know now it would still be on the shelf or in the hands of some other poor purchaser.
I've had a Compaq Armada e500 laptop for a long time now and this is my fourth power cable. Mind you, this has nothing to do with the quality of the part, I own cats and cats like to chew cords.One complaint I've had with previous replacements is the length of the cable. The original cord seemed to be infinitely long such that I could go almost anywhere in a room and still be plugged in. Other replacement cables seemed to always be a few inches short. Not so with this one. While it isn't quite as long as the original, it is long enough to get the job done.The reason I give this cable 4 out of 5 stars is simply that the brick itself does get fairly warm when in use. Other cables have gotten downright hot so this one is an improvement, but none of the aftermarket units dissipate heat like the original cable.If you own a compatible laptop and need a replacement a/c adapter, go ahead and pick this one up.
This camcorder does capture good video. But the main drawback is that it records in MPEG2 format (DVD quality). Initially its nice and easy to capture video and watch it on your computer by downloading the files using the USB 2.0 connection. It gives you instant gratification. But after capturing 4 or 5 hours of video, you will notice that your videos aren't so great as you expect it to be. Its not the fault with your camcorder. Its because all of us shoot extra footage, unwanted scenes, shakes, etc which we want to edit. You may want to add a title or two, add transitions, add backgroud music, combine your photos with the video, etc. Basically you may want to edit your footage. Its here when you find the major drawback of this camcorder. The MPEG2 quality video is not good for editing. The video quality is so compressed that you won't have sufficient bandwidth to edit the video.MPEG2 is a LOSSY compression technique used to compress large video files into smaller files that can be fit into a 4 GB or 8 GB DVD. Since the camcorder compresses the video and then writes to the hard disk, the source file that you download to your computer is already compressed and has lost much of its data during the compression. If you edit this already compressed file, you lose more data during the process thus resulting in poorer video quality.When you edit these videos, add some transitions or special effects, increase/decrease brigthness or noise, etc, the newly edited video loses further clarity and thus makes your video look ugly and pixelated.In summary please don't buy this camcorder if you are serious about your videos and would like to edit them. But if you are not bothered about editing and want to watch your unedited footage forever, then go for it.That said, if you still think you want to go for this camcorder, please read the review on its other features:1. Super NightShot Infrared System: Not a useful feature. Its amazining to initially see how this camcorder is able to "see" using infrared light. But the moment you shoot your subject using infrared light, you never want to shoot again as they will appear like devils when shot using this infrared light. Remember infrared footage appears almost black-and-white and not color. And the subject's eyes really look like devil.2. 2.7-inch wide SwivelScreen LCD display with touch panel capabilities: . Its a good feature if you always want to shoot in widescreen. In fact I would suggest you to shoot in widescreen only as all future TVs and current LCD/Plasma TVs are widescreen. You can future proof your video by shooting widescreen.3. Digital still photos: Please don't rely on this feature. The best photos from this camcorder as as good as the worst photos from any popular digital camera. Technology has still not matured to the point where a camcorder can shoot as good as a digital camera and vice versa. Megapixels alone are not enough to shoot good pictures. This camera has 3 MP CCD. But the photos come out only as good as an old 1 MP digital camera.4. 10x optical/120x digital zoom: Optical zoom is very good. You can handle upto 10X optical zoom without a tripod. Any more zoom requires the use of a tripod. Don't use the digital zoom feature. Turn it off. As mentioned above, MPEG2 compression already makes the video bad in quality. The digital zoom further makes it worst.5. Professional-quality Carl Zeiss lens: Yes its good. The image quality is truly great. No doubt about it.6. Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system: Good enough to avoid small vibrations caused when going on a ship for example. But not good enough for the shakes encountered when walking with the camcorder. Don't expect to get great footage in such conditions. For great footage, you must still rely on a steady hand or a tripod.7. On-screen zoom and record buttons: Not an useful feature. The camcorder tends to shake more when you use these zoom buttons on the LCD because the LCD is always projecting outside when shooting video. Hence you shake the camcorder more when you touch the LCD than when you touch the camcorder's body.8. USB 2.0 interface: Good interface. Fast enough to download 30 GB in 1.5 hours. Firewire interface would have been great. But USB 2.0 is also good enough9. Image Mixer Software: Very useless software. The free Picasa software from Google is far better in organizning your videos and pictures than the software that comes with this camera. Forget about this software.10. InfoLithium battery with AccuPower meter system: Great battery life. I could shoot for upto 1 hour 20 minutes with one battery. Remember we always don't shoot continously in everyday life. We turn the camcorder on and off repeatedly when shooting. This battery last for 1 hour 20 minutes during normal shooting as explained above. If you shoot continously you may get longer battery life.11. DVDDirect compatibility: This feature allows you to directly burn your video and photos to DVD. I don't think this is a very useful feature. Its always better to download to computer, and burn only the good files and photos to DVD instead of burning all of them.Overall summary. Buy this camcorder only if you are not serious about editing the videos. Its a good buy for point-and-shoot-and-view pleasure only. In my opinion, a mini-DV camcorder (DCRHC42 for example) is still a better bet than a DVD or hard drive based model. The only inconvenience in a mini-DV model is that you have to be a bit techy to download video to computer. If you are ok with that, the mini-DV still provides good value for money as its far cheaper than DVD or hard-drive models.
After owning variations of this trackball for over 10 years, the Trackman is still the best when it comes to trackball based mice. It is easy to clean, accurate, easy to use and has a nice fit in the hand. Further, the quality has been excellent, as my prior one lasted for over 5+ years before the left button started to go out. I gladly bought it again and am not disappointed!
This thing has the worst sound quality I have ever heard on an answering machine. 9 times out of 10 I can't understand what the caller is saying. After reading the previous review I thought that maybe I had gotten a lemon, so I tried a second unit which was just as bad as the first.Save your money and buy something else.
I am a recording engineer using firewire with high speed powerful hard drives that transfer huge amounts of data at a time,IEEE 1394 firewire technology is the ultimate and provides me with powerful capabilities using external drives.
This thing always loses the codes I set for it. It seems that it only holds a code for a day then it loses its programming. I put new batteries in and it still has the same problem. I feel like throwing this thing into the floor! Never again RCA.
I know a lot of people had trouble with this case. I did exactly what the instructions said to do and it worked perfectly. I had it plugged in an working within 20 mins.It's a nice lightweight case and has nice looking blue lights in the front. It also has a power switch in the back - a nice feature.
Always purchase a new Lexmark cartridge. Don't buy the reconditioned ones. Theywill give you trouble. They will show being empty right out of the package.Amazon has the best deal on new cartridges too. Check around to see. You will beamazed at some of the price differences.
The b+w filters work very well, and this one is no exception. There is no adverse impact on image quality. It is very well made.
I don't have a great system, I have a good system. I am out of the loop when it comes to technology. I have a standard Toshiba DVD Recorder DVR 620 & I like to listen to Audio Music through the DVD Player. I have an old Kenwood Surround Sound Audio Receiver connected to a Pair of Polk M1 Speakers. I had them connected to standard Audio Cables that came with the DVD. I have not had the cables that long, however so far so good. I connected the THX Ultra 600 & I have been very impressed. I was very surprised. I know they have the upgraded version of this cable, the Ultra 600I. I'm sure its better, but it would be hard for me to believe that. That cable could make that much of a difference. That cable also is $19.99 for 8 feet, where this is $9.99 for the same lenght. One negative is the packaging, it takes a little while to get the cable out. I was also disappointed in the make up of the cable. The outside of the cable is not solid, its braided, Kind of what they put on spark plug wires for muscle cars. The cable itself is made solid, however I don't like the appearance of the cable.
This is a big improvement over the other small radios I've had. The ear phones aren't great but the sound is fine. I ride my bike with it on and while I can hear the radio well, I can also hear other stuff around me which is good. The reception in pretty good on FM especially but AM is good too. I like that it has a clip on it so I can clip it to my pants. It's slim and small which is great. So far the battery life is going strong after some time.
I've had this receiver for about 2 weeks and I love it. I purchased it because it had 3 digital inputs, Dolby Digital and DTS, and the S-video inputs/outputs. I'm running a matched set of JBL speakers/powered subwoofer and the sound is fantastic. It would have gotten five stars if it were more intuitive operationally and had a better manual. Other than that, once you get it setup and running, sit back and enjoy!
These plugs were delivered promptly, and fit perfectly into the speaker wire posts on the back of my Onkyo receiver. This will simplify the process of disconnecting/reconnecting the speaker wires whenever I need to move the receiver.
The price is low, but the ink cartridges are TINY, and not cheap- I've spent more on ink in 6 months than the printer costs, and I don't use it THAT much. Sometimes it starts sucking up a 2nd sheet of paper halfway through a sheet of photos; so you've wasted 2 sheets, and about 10% of an ink cartridge. I'll be cutting my losses as soon as the next cartridge is gone (next week, probably...)
You get what you pay for, nice design, comfortable, low price and quality construction but with a few more money you can get a better sound, nice one by the price
In my case, it was a total waste of money....&quot;It doesn't work&quot; After numerous calls to Command support and sending unit back for bench chk, problem was not rectified with no solution from manufacture...It will not auto switch to fax when online, which is the main reason for purchase.&quot;Doesn't work as advertised&quot; It went into the garbage.
My grand kids loved these. I have the glasses sitting on the tree and they love to make the snow man dance by tipping their head.
This was the first time instaling a amp for me. So i orderd this with a 1600 watt pyramid 2 chan. amp. about a mounth later of pulling way more than nessasary power i melted the fuse link and about cault my car on fire. So dont just listen to amazon do some reserch.Even as a noob in car audio I could tell the speeker wire was crap. Its about 90% insulation with like 2 strands of wire down the middle. The hot wire and ground look good but after awile started to oxidise in the fuse link. So then you lose good canection and have to clean your wire. the fuse link is about the only good looking ling in this kit and I managed to melt it too. So just FWI not great for 1600 watts max.
I have owned this printer (MP730) for approximately 3 months. The printer does not respond when you go to print. The tech service at Canon has been responsive but are at a loss as how to resolve this issue. We uninstalled and reinstaled drivers and did assorted &quot;tweaks&quot;. Presently, the MP730 is erratic, since it might respond 1 in 5 times. Also, the scan function does not always function. One of the techs at Canon indicated that this unit is quite new, &quot;perhaps some bugs need to be fixed&quot;. At any rate, I am obviously displeased with this unit. I will probably donate to charity and get another HP or Lexmark.
This was my 1st digital camera, purchased in 2004. I've been happy with it.Pros:The picture quality I've gotten is astounding. Very clear and colorful. Easy to use.Cons:1. Battery life, even with rechargables, is dismal. I often turn off the viewer to save energy. Always carry spares.2. The camera is bulky and heavy compared to the many lighter cameras you can buy. The 4 batteries add a lot of weight.3. The software it comes with is pretty useless.4. I've gotten a "card error" on the camera several times. The instructions don't tell you what it is or how to fix it. I bought another memory card thinking I had somehow ruined the one I had. After a lot of time trying to figure it out, and wasted money on a second card, it turned out to be a memory issue that needed to be rectified by using the camera hooked up to the computer. The lack of help from the manual was frustrating.Overall:If you don't mind the size and weight (including carrying extra batteries - you'll need 'em!), it's worth it for the picture quality.
If you have a lot of components and are using over one remote then you need one of these. It's so cool! You will love it.I saved $100 by buying it from Amazon for about $150 verses $250 (approximately)at Best Buy.Keep in mind that you need internet access to program it. I had mine programed in about 20 minutes.
I have had this all-in-one a short time and have had lots of problems getting it to print in color. At first, I thought I might have installed the printer software incorrectly, but I downloaded the updated driver from the web site and it still is not right. I was only able to successfully print out a doc with full color once. Usually, it print no color or partial color no matter what setting I use.
Got a Compaq Presario notebook from a local ISP promotion, but it came with a Broadcom wlan. The wifi range for the Broadcom was poor since I could normally get very good signal coverage from my Acer notebook running an Atheros card. I purchased this Intel wlan and swap it with the Broadcom, and my wifi reception problem was solved. Words of caution: If you are matching this Intel PRO/Wireless wlan with a DLink DGL-4300 router, it seems the DLink would occassionally drop your connection.
After having this drive for about 18 months. It would not start up and makes a loud beeping and clacking noise. Lost all data. Checked Maxtor site, it is not under warranty. The drive saw light usage, but failed to do the one thing that I needed it to do -- protect my data. You are rolling the dice if you buy a Maxtor.
I purchased this clock radio to use mainly as an alarm clock. I prefer to wake up to a CD rather than the buzzing of many alarm clocks and this works perfectly for that. You can set the alarms to use a CD, the radio, or the classic buzzing. There are also two separate alarms.I love the light settings on this radio as well. The snooze button doubles as the light adjustment bar. There is high, low, and then an off position. This activates a blue LED light that lights up all the buttons and works great as a night-light if you ever need on. When the light is in the off position, there is still backlighting for the clock itself, but it's not all that bright.Sound quality is the only negative I've found with this product. Lower end sounds are reproduced poorly by this radio. There is hardly any bass to it. Overall, the volume can get quite loud, but there is still very little bass. Considering I mainly use it as an alarm, this isn't too big of an issue.Overall, this is a great, well-built piece of equipment.****UPDATE****Over a year of use and this clock radio continues to wake me each morning. The quality of Sony is great and I expect to be using this product for many years to come.
Love the Pillow Speaker PS2 - have used one for 2+ years now and it has enabled me to watch TV while my spouse sleeps. I just ordered two more as my speaker wire broke this morning. I can't go to sleep without it so I am hoping I get order in mail in 2 days. I would definitely recommend this product.
I am, as a rule, not one to buy first generations of any kind of product. I have a long history of owning problem-free Sony products, so I was willing to risk it with the BDP-S1 once I caught it on sale. Big mistake! While the picture quality is amazingly better than anything I've seen so far in a digital video format, the machine is glitchy as can be. Here's my thoughts:Pros:1. Much better audio than with any player I've ever owned. The channels are clearly separate and not muddy sounding as with other players I've owned. Some of that is the Yamaha receiver, but there've been other players connected to it recently and none match the BDP-S1 sound output quality.2. The picture delivers as advertised when played with the Blue Ray discs. The 1080i upconversion (my TV doesn't support 1080p...another wait-and-see attitude for me) is not remarkable with standard DVDs, but there is a difference.Cons:1. Does not play CD audio discs. Not a big thing to me since I never played CDs in any of my previous DVD players, but for the price (see #5 below), this machine should have zero problems handling any previous digital data formats.2. The boot-up speed is, in a word, awful. It takes a LONG time for the player to get to the point where the tray can be opened to insert a disc. After I'd first bought the player, I pressed the open/close button and, once the player had finished it's boot-up process, it opened and then immediately closed the tray, scratching the disc. I learned to wait until I see the "CLOSE" indication on the player before pressing the open/close button. This con sounds a bit trivial, but after several foot-tapping delays, it becomes insane.3. The menu access is hit-and-miss with standard DVD discs. Some discs will allow you to go back to the previous menu when the MENU button is pressed on the remote, others will display the message "This operation is prohibitied by this disc" and then you're forced to stop the disc and either restart it again for this power cycle or reboot the entire player (see #2!).4. Following the argument in #3, if you are able to restart the disc without rebooting the player, this process sometimes hangs the play mode into scan mode. When this happens, it's back to rebooting the player and, you guessed it, see #2.5. There is no resume function that bookmarks your progress after power is removed from the player. So, if you have to reboot because you tried to access the menu with a standard DVD, you'll have to find where you were at manually once you are able to return to the movie. The resume works only on the current power cycle.6. Even on sale, this player is enormously expensive.I broke my own rule of avoiding first generation products based on brand loyalty and performance history. It's why I don't own a 2005 Mustang while I absolutely loved the redesign and my mouth watered every time one drove past. But in this instance, I turned a deaf ear to my better judgment, so I deserve what I got for having ignored my own cardinal rule. Don't make the same mistake. Wait and see what's next. It's my understanding that the next generation of Sony Blue Ray players will play CD audio. Save your money and frustration budget and wait.
WOW! I ordered yesterday and expected to receive package next week. I received it TODAY! That rocks!Product was exactly like described on screen.
I bought this for my new white Macbook Core 2 Duo cuz I'd read about the discoloration issue where the wrists rest. Application was simple enough, and it does reapply easily without residue if you don't get it placed right the first time. The edges of the new Macbook are quite sharp in my opinion, and I find the the extra cushioning really helps.I have read on the Marware site about the edges rolling up after awhile, but you just press them back down again. I suspect I'll have that issue after awhile.The keyboard cloth is soft enough to not scratch up the beautiful glossy screens when you wipe off any smudges, which I've already done (lightly at first).It looks good, just ignore the Marware logo on the upper left. And it doesn't interfere with closing the notebook.Nov 29, 2007 - Well it's been a year, and the protector is still on. It gets bubbles under it every once in awhile, but you just smooth them out and it's fine. It's a little worn and discolored, but I lifted the edge and the Mac edges look fine. I really like having that supersoft cloth to keep my screen clean.
This little item is a jewel - I can download my Olympus pictures anywhere (since their XD cards are not on generic card readers!) I keep it in my camera case.
Item shipped fast and arrived in perfect conditions, it has been suitable to my needs and I have nothing negative in response.
A superb product that simplifies the use of the modern home theater! Once programmed it can be used by the most technically challenged amongst us!
B+W always has fine optics. I find their filters a little more difficult to screw onto the lens than other brands, but once it's on, it's secure. Absolutely no issues with the quality. I've also never had the glass fall out of a B+W filter, as I have had happen twice with a Hoya filter!
First off this lens is pricey. But if you want a good lens you're going to have to pay a premium price. And Canon's L lenses do not come cheap. The build quality on this lens is amazing. You can feel the glass and it feels solid. Zoom and focus rings are easy to use and not placed awkwardly. The 2.8 aperture means you can bring this lens into a dark room and have no problems. It also means you can slow down movement a lot. What most people don't realize about wide angle lenses is that they have a really close min focus. That means you can get up close and personal and still be able to focus. All in all this is a great lens. I use it for church functions in our hall and it can make a small space look huge. If you want a wide angle zoom lens this is the one to get.
I can't really say much about the "Skin", because I haven't used one yet. I purchased a Zen Stone for my niece for her birthday last September and by February it had stopped working. She brought it to me and I went online and updated the software and reformatted it and it works fine. How long will it last, I don't know, but, I guess I'll just do what I have to do to my computer sometimes, do a little upgrading and cleaning.Why give the skin such a low rating, when your problem is with the program. Your review, helped 0%.
I bought this mainly because of the LCD display and the ability to see how much space is left on the drive. Overall this a great drive for the "coolness" factor alone but it is a tad too large to make it truely portable.*** Plus Points Include:***- LCD display that shows a user defined title as well as amount of free space remaining.- LCD remains active even after the unit is disconnected from the USB port.- USB 2.0 compliant so it has decent file transfer speeds- Solid Construction that seems like it will hold up to everyday abuse- Comes with a neckstrap.*** Negative Points include: ***- Quite a bit larger than the smallest drives out on the market- The LCD display does not show you what files are actually in the drive, it merely displays a title that you select.- The Blue activity light does not really match the overall green theme of the drive.- Does not come with a keyring attachment- Cap does not have an attachment so it is possible to lose it.- As with most USB drives, you do not get the full 512mb to use. Also it loads an icon called LCMonitor although there is no documentation about what this does.Overall this is a USB drive that sets itself apart from the rest of the crowd with its handy LCD display. If it were smaller and had some way of scrolling through the file names it would be the perfect USB drive.
The product never worked properly. The voltage regulator in the DC supply would overheat and shut down after a short period of time. When I contacted the company on the problems I experienced, they questioned my operation of the product. I have over 25 years of experience in the electronics industry and was a manager of an large electronics repair operation. I ended up tossing the product and writing off the loss.
Too small! No room for anything but the camera. Order, through Amazon, a Tamrac Explorer DSLR camera bag #BOOOEOUYHG which gives you room for camera with lens extender, filters and a whide angle lens such as Raynox DCR - 720
Works great in my car, but tried it just kicks with a bombox I have with less than pefect results.
I was looking for a duplex card scanner to scan ID/insurance cards at a medical practice. Amazon did not have information on this scanner to say for sure, but some other sites online did note that this is scanner can do double-sided scanning. This is *not* a duplex scanner. The included software allows the user to scan a double-sided card as a single record, but the user must manual scan both sides of the card separately. There are other scanners out there that can scan both sides in a single pass...Ambir and ScanShell both make these types of scanners.
Very good sound reproduction with ample base. I use the speakers in the cockpit where a sturdy exterior grill prevents damage during sailing and sheet handling.
Installation couldn't have been easier using Ubuntu 10.10. Just plug in, turn on computer and it worked right away! Decent signal reception.
Just wanted to clarify another poster's &quot;review&quot;: these are DVD-R discs, which means you can't &quot;burn over&quot; them. They are single-write discs. I've used this brand, and had excellent results. But to be clear, if you want to &quot;burn over&quot; anything, you'll need to use either DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs.
This is two 128MB modules in one case. In order to access the 2nd 128MB module you must flip a switch that is so small (1 millimeter) that I can barely see it and cannot do it without a magnifying glass and a ballpoint pen. When you transfer data, you must take the memory stick out, flip the switch and read it a second time. What a stupid piece of junk this thing is.I recommend you spend $13 more for the sony pro 256MB, which is really a 256MB module, or just buy a 128MB module since most of the time you'd never go through all this. Lexar probably saved a dime per memory stick by playing this dirty trick on its customers.This consumer will never trust them again!
Funny thing is, my friend had to buy a little 2gb micro sd immediately and he ended up at bestbuy.... spent $44 for a 2 gb card and the same 2 converters. He bragged about catching it on sale! Crazy!I checked out amazon and found the same thing for $15 dollars .... with almost no shipping. Great price and the exact same product.Came in about 5 days.Can't beat amazon :D
I purchase a brand new Booster from Amazon, the thing work good for 2 weeks then it went dead, It completely kill my signal, but all the led and pwer remain working, even the little humming it gives off. Now i have wasted so much muoney on a product like this. I should have read the reviews.
Product looks as if it would work well. HOWEVER, I ran into problems during installation and needed replacement parts. They were quite helpful initially with email but when I had to phone customer service they would not help unless I had the original sales receipt. So I now have a partially installed shield on the front of my iPod, with one corner sticking up,and a back without installation fluid with which to instal it. I can be treated badly for free; why should I pay for the priveledge? I'd probably give the product 5 stars if I could install it but feel generous with the 2 stars considering their customer service policy.
I ordered this as a Christmas present. The product came fast even during the busy holdiay season. It was exactly what I needed and is good quality.
This router does not connect to my Zytel 600 series modem - a fact I found out the hard way since Amazon neglected to list compatibilities. The product manual is useless as is the Cisco-Linksys website. Their website is one of those nightmares written by the marketing guys, not their company techies.There is a workaround discussed on techie chatrooms which are not affiliated with Cisco-Linksys. But it involves rewriting some of the firmware on both boxes, which gets problematic when the phone company owns your modem. And when you can't connect the router to the internet to access OEM firmware updates for the router. So forget it. I'm sending mine back.Any Cisco-Linksys marketer reading this needs to know I consider failure to openly list known compatibility issues (in some obvious place like the box or the Amazon page) to be questionable practice. So I'm going to put Cisco-Linksys forever on the same s*** list occupied by such rising stars as Philips, Kia and Books-A-Million.
I'm using this speedlite in conjunction with my pocketwizards along with another 580EXII. On the camera, it's already a great speedlite. When you can get two of them off the camera, you can get really creative with your lighting!
I finally purchased this keyboard because of the good price after rebate. Unfortunately, after about 5 minutes of use the product failed. I fully charged the unit before use, and installed the software before using it. After about 3 minutes of use, the keyboard started turning off by itself. It would turn on when I clicked on the left mouse button, but turn off again. When I placed the unit on my lap, it kept turning off and on every second. Tried many times to troubleshoot. Now the battery light is flashing red when it's on the base. It does work when it's sitting in the base, but what good is that?? I did notice a little dent on the touchpad. A keyboard this expensive should have better quality control. I also feel that the keyboard could be packaged a bit better. The keyboard should be in the middle of the box, instead of being on top. Not too much protection for the keyboard, other than the box lid. [...]
I wasn't expecting too much from this product, considering that it costs under ten dollars. It's been wonderful so far; plugged it in to my TV and got 15 channels.
Exactly what I expected is what I got. It fits my upper arms nicely and remains in place while I am exercising - regardless of how vigorously. I absolutely love the fact that I can simply throw it into the washing machine to get off the sweat and grime.The one sore point is that it does not allow a single handed slipping in of your ipod classic or blackberry bold. I alternate between both devices during my yoga and weights training. And if I have to remove the device from the slot for any reason it takes some time consuming rigging to slip it back in. I am hoping though that as time passes the compartment will stretch a bit and it would be easier to slip the devices in and out with one hand.
As others have noted, this printer is ridiculously fast. Even when it's hibernating in sleep mode, it only takes about 10 seconds for it to wake up, and start printing.It's an extremely reliable workhorse- I've printed at least 20-30,000 pages to mine without a single paper jam. All I do is refill it with paper, and the occasional printer cartridge.Only downside- no duplexing on this particular model. I have to take the paper out, reverse it, rotate it, then put it back in.
I wouldn't recommend this remote to anyone who isn't technically inclined because it's supporting software just isn't intuitive enough and has technical issues. Logitech does a better job here. However, this is a powerful remote for less than 70 dollars. If it's all setup and working properly, it'll be the best $70 you've ever spent. Not having to point the remote directly at the appliance shows you how all remotes should be.I recently re-programmed the remote and found that the commands starts to lag and actions became inconsistent when working the the Omnilink. I would issue a few actions and nothing would happen for 3 seconds, no flashes on the Omnilink, then all the commands would burst in series. It's as if the remote has trouble communicating with the Omnilink because of an interference. Turns out that wasn't the case. I followed all directions in resetting units and re-syncing the link, still no luck.I started to revert on the changes that I made, since this only happened after the recent update. Turns out that I've made several changes in the remote's configuration (under Remote Preferences->settings) such as turning off the Remote Assistant and tile sensor, and it's those changes that caused the problem. I hit the "Reset Defaults" button, update the remote, and everything was working again.On a side note, it's kind of annoying that the silver select button keeps falling off. Had to dab a bit of glue to keep it in place. For those who do, be careful not to put too much glue there or it'll interfere with the travel of the key.
I don't know how to tell you all, because it very good sound and fantastic voice.I paid for 10 buck( inclued ship cost), than I recived 3 pices of item, that's mean 3 buck each. Why don't you chose it ?
The Epson Stylus Photo 820 is not just the worst printer I've ever owned; it's the single worst piece of hardware I've ever owned. I got one which worked unreliably for a couple of months then died; Epson sent me another which refused to take in paper; they sent me another which never once printed without gaps in the printout, and finally they sent me a fourth which I still have, which has caused more grief and frustration than any other piece of hardware I've ever owned. I spend half my time cleaning the print heads; I can do this ten times in a row and still get printouts with blank horizontal lines running through it. The printer demands new cartridges constantly, because all the ink is being used on cleaning the print heads. I would sooner set myself on fire than buy another Epson product.
I got these headphones last week and I want to try them out before writing a review. Overall, I love these headphones. They look really cool and all of my friends and family like the way they look as well. The sound quality: before I purchased the headphones I read most of the reviews and saw that people had trouble with the bass quality of the headphones. I disagree- I don't think there is anything wrong with the bass, it's perfect for me. But then again, I'm not the kind of person to blast the bass and hear nothing else. The only con I would say is that comfort level I would not be able to wear these more than like 3-4 hours. BUT I don't think I could wear regular headphones for a long time either. Think about it this way. They're great, but you just need to take a break once in a while so let your ears rest.So for conclusion, I love love LOVE these headphones. I use them everyday. Great purchase. No regrets. If you're looking for cool, hip, good quality headphones to buy for yourself or as a gift for someone else- consider these. They're amazing.
This is the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or more time that I've bought a Tiffen UV protective filter. I always buy them for my lenses. And I always buy them from Amazon.
I installed the power strip over a work bench in an aircraft hangar. The product works well, and I have no complaints other than the case could have been made slightly larger to accommodate #12 wire more easily. Or I suppose there could be one or two less outlets to provide room for wire connections. Fitting the wire nuts in amongst the receptacles took more time than I would have anticipated. However, once in place it works flawlessly and I am sure will serve me well for years to come.
These speakers a nice for the price. I already own a pair of Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1s. I tested them back to back when I first got the Z-5500s in this afternoon. Really good but not great. The highs aren't all that nice. But like the title says, I got this to watch movies on the TV and it's great. Wonderful speaker system. Couldn't recommend it more (since the Klipsch Ultras are discontinued).
Product arrived on time and was in perfect condition. Seller is reliable and good to do business with.
I bought two of these, and they work great. They're lightweight and portable (for those complaining, you just have to lock it into place with the pin at the top). The only problem is that one of them lost a piece on its second use that makes it slide around a bit when being transported.
I love mine and have had them for two years now with no serious problems. I too, had what I thought was a dead set after a year, but I discovered otherwise.Reviewers that might have had problems with their Fontopias should check the buds for "blockage" and possibly reconsider/amp up their personal hygine. I found that it is easy for the tiny speaker hole to get dirt, wax, etc. in it making it seem like the earphone is dead. Careful cleaning fixed the problem for me, and occasional Q-tip use in the ol' ears helps keep the earbuds clean.These work great under a motorcycle helmet and you can still hear some outside noise if you keep the music down or off (say, while in the city/not on open country roads).
Purchased 2, then installed into rev.1 G3 B/W macs. Amazing these machines run so well being almost 10 years old. Camera, Scanner and Printer response is in seconds not moments. A must have item for your older Mac. I couldn't be happier with Sonnett or Amazon.
It does what it's supposed and works just great! It's the perfect size. It is sturdy and it clips in crisply.
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original iPod Video 60GB for Free! I got mine from this web site: ilikethis.info/ipod-video
I was so happy to have extensive battery life.... and within 1 month it's down to about 2 1/2 hours.
Definitely plug and play. Using in a small office environment. Distinguishes phone from fax just as advertised. Great product and fairly priced!
As I grow older I find myself less and less interested in the latest gadget. I don't have time to fool around with half a$$ products. I like it when things just work. I'm even willing to pay a little more for a product that actually works like it's supposed to. The device worked right out of the gate like it's supposed to and I did not have to pay an arm and a leg for it. I did take noticed after a bit that caller ID only worked with call waiting. Checked the manual and sure enough it says caller ID is off by default. I thought to myself, odd it would be off but I am getting caller ID on call waiting only. I went through the quick programming steps as laid out and sure enough the caller ID works now.You know, the device works as promised and is easy to program. What more can you ask for. A note about programming. A lot of little electronic gadgets have extensive programming procedures like the factory remote for my sons car.....roll down the passenger window, honk the horn, start the car 3 times, depress the brake twice while holding the power button on the radio then release for 3 seconds and hope it works. Well that might be a little of an exaggeration but you know what I mean if you've ever had to go through a ridiculous programing procedure on a cheap little electronic gadget.This device just flat out amazed me with ease of programming and the fact that is just worked. I have a cable modem and cable telephone service. Surely if anything would screw up the device this would. I actually let the item sit unpacked for about a week as I really did not feel like dealing with it. Boy was I surprised!One last time......I can't say enough good about this device. If it proves to fail or let me down I'll write a follow up review.
i bought this light for my computer it ws great. I used it three days before it burned out on me. Then I threw it in the trash.
I Keep it with me wherever I go - it's so compact! I'm really pleased with the start up and shutter response time. If I have it in my shirt pocket I can actually pull it out and do one hand grab shots (takes about 4 seconds total to start it and get the shot).I'm also happy with the rechargeable battery life. The package I bought came with two batteries and charger - very nice to have an extra battery handy (they're so small)!People are always amazed by it's size when I pull it out of my pocket to take a picture! The 3x zoom really helps in composing the picture.I put a 128 MB Secure Digital Card in it and at normal quality - (about 500k jpeg file size) I've got about 250 picture capacity!! If I don't do any movie shots, which are also very good - my whole vacation can be on one card before I have to download!5 x 7 prints are photo quality - I was impressed. I haven't tried it but the best quality mode stores as a TIFF file (about 8MB in size!).Two things to I've learned:1 - Due to it's small size it's easy to get your fingers in front of the lens or flash - but you'll quickly learn how best to hold it.2 - The flash is located to the side of the lens so I turn the camera to put the flash above the lens to avoid background edge shadows when the subject is several feet in front of a wall or backdrop.I just noticed they've come out with a 3 Megapixel version in the same package if you feel you must have more resolution.
The camera is os far a good camera, decent batt, nice picsdecent value overallMy first camera came obivously open used and .....broken the zoom was stuck openJR took their sweet time approving the return even though they were negligent......whatevereventually they made good and gave me a nice brand new onei'm happy now
This is the first GPS I have owned but I have used other GPS before in Rental cars and in-car GPS. Overall I will recommend this GPS.Review:1) Maps were quite up to date and Garmin provides the free update for the latest maps for 2008. To get the update one has to register in the Garmin's website and provide the serial number of the device. It takes around a month to get the update from Garmin.2) Routing is very good but sometime it is slightly incorrect or quirky. The device routes me through two different routes from my home to the highway without any specific reason. Though the distance is very similar, one of the roads has more traffic light and is slower. I am yet to find a reason why the device choses one route over the other on certain days.3) The text to speech is really useful. You don't have to take your eyes off the road to check the map to make the turn.4) Bluetooth phone integration works very well. The audio quality is not the best that I have heard but it is definitely better than most of the bluetooth speaker phones. Coupled with that you can enable the Bluetooth "push' feature if your phone allows it. This enables you to see the phone's directory on-screen along with call history. The coolest feature that I have found is to able to listen to the SMS that you receive while driving.5) Traffic routing works well in my area i.e "San Francisco Bay Area". I have also used the traffic routing in Denver and it worked very well. Although the traffic system needs few updates which I believe is possible since TMC provides these information. The traffic incident report is typically quite vague. It says "slow traffic" or "accumulating traffic" on the highways. It will be much more useful if the actual speed on the highway is also mentioned. I have seen that sometime the slow traffic implies 20 mph and sometime it is 50 mph. It is often very difficult to decide to avoid the traffic bottleneck based on these information. Also the time taken for the traffic information to update is slow. It is almost close to realtime in my experience for building up the traffic delay but it takes way more time to clear the incident report. I think this will help if Garmin includes speed data in the traffic report.6) The suction mount works well. My car has a flat region on the dashboard so it was much easier to mount.7) GTM-12 traffic receiver is not integrated in the GPS. Often it is a hassle to connect the traffic receiver.8) POIs are not that extensive.
-Easy User Interface. Plug and save for your compact flash card without having to turn the unit on if you are in a hurry.-Nicely designed exterior and 3.5 inch display.-The screen resolution in review mode wont allow you to determine sharpness absolutely but definitely will allow you to review pictures and show them to friends.-There are smaller units out there but this is a nice compromise for size and functionality.-This unit is a hard drive,so don't expect to take this running when you listen to you MP3 player.-It has good sound quality when using headphones.-My only complaint is the &quot;case&quot; is just a felt bag, I was expecting something more durable.
Ordered Cables to Go Brand Cat 6 550mhz. 14ft. Instead got cheap generics made in China. Cable is really thin, boot is totally different. Looks like it'll break easy. overall cheap quality to them. So thin I'd be Surprised this is actually Cat6??. Have not even opened them, returning right away.Anyways not what I ordered Beware of seller AMAMAX.I will think twice before shopping with amazon again as well.
This player is by no means a great player. If it were not 30 dollars at my local best buy, this would be a 2 star player.However, the price is a good buy. It plays most of my dvds, including burned ones. Even without a DivX Disc player, it has given me many hours of dvd watching.If you want a fantastic player for your huge TV, dont buy this. But if you need an extra one in an extra room, and dont plan on being wowed by its power, this is an adequete player.
The surge protector works wonderfully. Belkin is very dependable. I have used Belkin for years and have never had a problem. Fast shipping.
We have been using a Terk Leapfrog for over four years now to get a signal from the front of the motor home to a little TV in the kitchen, only about 20' away. It has worked perfectly, with no interference from the WiFi router or laptops in the rig. The only thing that causes interference is the microwave.
I bought this is late December of '01. I used it just a little until Feb of '02 when it was put into full time service as a VCR to time shift some daily programming. This is when I noticed it didn't work right. Volume for the TV was okay, but the VCR playback volume was horrible. Very low. When I turn it up to match approximate TV volume, it buzzes like crazy. Well, it's been in the shop for almost five months total since March and they think it works okay. Although they admit that when they had called Panasonic Dealer Tech support, they were told its a design flaw in thses combo sets.So, I have a $200 TV/VCR that is of no use to me and Panasonic declined my request for my money back (this after three trips to the repair center and half a dozen calls to customer service). This is the first time I've really been unhappy with a purchase. And yet, Panasonic can't bring themselves to refund $200 for customer satisfaction.Sooo....if you buy one, pray it works to your liking. If it doesn't, you may never get it resolved.
I have never owned a Palm device before because I never thought that it could replace a cheap, reliable paper datebook. But the prices have come down so much, I couldn't resist. I love it, and I find myself loading it up with much more than appointments and contacts. I'm quickly becoming one of those people who couldn't live without it. The Visor Edge is thin, light, and stunning. I made a great choice.
This isn't my first time purchasing a tape to 3mm adapter. Usually you hear static or some sound in the background when plugging into a mp3 player or something. I plugged in my iphone 4S and came out crystal clear. I like and recomend this product.
A friend who is more router savvy than I came by to help set this unit up, and after a couple hours of fiddling with options, we still couldn't get it to work.Luckily, this product comes with excellent phone support - after going through the set up step-by-step, the Linksys support tech was able to pinpoint that the problem was on my laptop, then provided a solution.Now my wireless network runs fine, and I'm very happy with this router's performance and the convenience it provides.***Update 3/18/11 - I needed to call Linksys again for additional tech support, and once again they patiently went above and beyond to help me solve an issue with my wireless network (product support is n/c for one year from date of purchase).
The battery was shipped out and I received it as expected. It charged up and operated just fine. The only two things it didn't have was the Panasonic logo and the high price of ordering from Panasonic.
The reason why I'm giving this product 2 stars, instead of my gut feeling of 1 star is I'm writing this review the day after this dvd player froze again for the 100th time! I bought this Christmas of 2004. By Christmas of 2005, the problems began, stopping, and or freezing of movies. Cleaning the player with lense cleaner will not do the trick, however a direct hit with the fist will work sometimes!All serious aside, here is the bad:DVD will freeze up for no reason. It will work of and on, but now after experiencing this problem for the past 5 months, it is getting frustrating. To the point where I will not use the machine. This does not make sense to me because I have a CD player of 10 years old, technology wise, it is the same concept and I have never had problems with my CD, or computer with it;s DVD player at all.I would not advise anyone to buy this machine, in the long run you could have this same problem. For the price I'm sure there are other DVD players that will last longer with the same features.The good:Lot's of features for the price, picture quality is great for the average viewer, and the remote control is also great.Recap:I'm dissapointed with another Sony product, I'm a little gun shy in buying another DVD player from them. I would pass on this product if you are reading these reviews, then look for another manufacturer. I'm now going to do the same.
The Belkin site is complely unhelpful about the memory card formats supported by this device. My Sandisk Ultra II 4GB SDHC card certainly does not work. No problems with 1GB Memory Sticks and 1GB SD cards, though.
I bought this bag in order to carry little more than my macbook - and it is great for that. There are a couple of additional pockets for accessories, but none are quite adequate for the bulk of the power adapter. The design of the case is sleek, following the pattern of the macbook itself - a not very thick rectangle. So writing pads or notebooks, trade paperbacks or hardback books will fit nicely, as long as you select no more than one of each.I'd buy it again.
I found this at Big Lots for $4.00 Item # DC-129PIt works great any produces no streaks when applied with the included lint free shammy. I recommend this over other harsh cleansers. I use it on both my plasma and smaller lcd displays. Can't think of a reason not to use this is you have small kids. I also noticed less dust collecting on the screen of our 34" Samsung Tube Type television. Try it!
I was sold this item only to learn, after opening the corresponding Web site necessary for eMarker function, that Sony was terminating the corresponding Web service in 45 days!!A great idea but no support.
It's got increased capacity over my previous Creative player. It's also slightly larger, but that is fine, it's still very small and handy in my pocket.It has the same control scheme, so it's useful for people like me who had another of the Creative line of products before. There's less worry about having to learn new functions.Afew annoyances and observances follow:#1 - Because the case separates (for USB connectivity), it ends up being alittle flimsy feeling. It hasn't come apart but I have a feeling it could.#2 - Very flimsy battery door. Same design as my previous player. If you get a creative player and the door slides like this one, you'll probably end up having to use tape to keep it on after awhile. Not really a problem that prevents me from buying it, just something to keep in mind.#3 - No FM tuner. It's not "vital", but I think it's a fair request to see an FM tuner in a player nowadays. There is NO reason not to include one.#4 - There are subdirectories now, which can be abit of a hassle to work with, so I just drop my music into the root. I would prefer a "playlist" option, rather than little folders to organize music in. I suppose it's the same thing, but I've gotten used to playlists. I'm sure others have as well.#5 - Uses a conventional replaceable AA battery. I love this feature in a player. Not just that the battery is conventional, but that there is an easy and effective way to get another. Alot of players out there have a built-in battery that you can't easily replace. This is a huge let-down for me. I'm pleased that the MuVo lets me expand the life of it by giving me a replaceable battery.All in all, it's been a good player so far, use it daily, and it has decent sound quality and a useable capacity. I recommend it to anyone who is willing to accept the bad with the good. There really isn't much bad, it's a fine player.
I hate to make the obvious comparison...again. But since the iPod dominates the personal media player market, every new product is designed as an iPod competitor (for better or worse.) This is not to say that the iPod is the "best" player on the market, but it does mean that when another manufacturer markets their player, they are trying to make a customer out of someone who would most likely otherwise be buying an iPod.So to compare advantages:Zune-Larger screen (note: players have same resolution, 320x240)-Price (current Zune 30 price vs ~$250 for iPod classic)-Wireless Connectivity (kind of gimmicky, given 3 play restriction. New firmware does add ability to sync Zune wirelessly, which too, adds arguable functionality)-FM radioiPod (Classic, 80GB)-Battery Life-Size-Storage Capacity-Availability of 3rd party accessories-Widespread consumer comfort with iTunes.In short Zune and iPod have similar feature sets, each with a few small advantages over the other, but at the end of the day both will give the user a similar experience, providing access to a respectable library of music and or video. The Zunes's primary advantage is one of price, the iPod's advantages being storage capacity and battery life. The Zune 80 addresses both of these iPod advantages, offering 80GB of storage and 20+ hours of battery life, but approaching the iPod classic's price point (~$250) in doing so.Sooo, buy the Zune 30 if you are cool with the relatively small disk size (that is you have a media collection smaller than 30GB, or you only want to take a subset of your library on the road with you.On a more personal note...I've had my Zune 30 for 2 months now (but only now, sitting at home over Christmas break, an I bored enough to write about it.) The Zune has performed well, offering excellent functionality. The player itself feels solid, and the software seems robust. It should be noted that the new software (zune 2.0 software (the "new" post-firmware-update software) can be a tad overambitious in managing how music is added to the player, but once you figure out how to work with it, all is well.)So yeah, thats the long and short. The reason I wrote this, however, was to disagree with another reviewer who said that the Zune 2.0 software does not work with Vista. In my experience, Zune 2.0 works well with Vista. I have noticed that the software is rather resource intensive, for whatever reason, so this may have something to do with the other reviewer's problem.If you think the Zune 30 meets your requirements, give it a shot, I think you'll like it.
I finally got mine today and within 2 hours of playing around with it, the screen and front bezel already show many scratches!My mini never scratched and my 3rd gen 20 gig didnt show scratches like these until after months of playing. There is obviously a problem with the coating that is applied to both the lcd and front bezel. I can only imagine how bad it will look in a couple of weeks :( Beware and stay away from the ipods until apple gets there stuff together and fixes this problem!
The first Epson 1250 I purchased was a disaster. There were streaks inside of the glass. The scan head would lock up. When I was able to complete scans, the results were less than favorable. Photos scanned would have a dark blue hue and text scanned would have a dark gray hue. I tried various settings and reloading all of the software. Customer support was closed. My second Epson 1250 was a disappointment from the moment I opened the box. The first thing I noticed about the unit was the finger prints inside of the glass. Plus there were streaks and a couple of hairs thrown in for good measure. I tried it anyway (with the software from the first scanner), just to see if I would have the same troubles I had with the first unit. It scanned without a hitch, except for the extras inside of the unit. I just returned this one to [Amazon.com] today. When I get my refund, I guess I'll look at a Canon or maybe an HP. I've always heard good things about Epson. I never had any second thoughts about ordering an Epson product. Now, with the lack of quality control and the lack of an 800 number for customer support and the lack of 24/7 support, I seriously doubt I will ever purchase any Epson product again, nor will I recommend Epson to any of my customers. It's a shame, because I'm looking for a photo quality printer also.
I purchased my Navigon 7100 just before Thanksgiving and at the same time purchased a Mio 520 for my daughter (Christmas present). The Navigon is far superior to the Mio as a GPS. The Mio has some nice multimedia capabilities, that my daughter appreciates, yet as a GPS it is lacking some important features compared to the Navigon.After using both units, my daughter told me she prefers the Navigon for the following reasons:- Speed limit warnings and advertised speed limits on major roads (the latter feature is not available on the Mio)- Better screen and far more stable and "cool" windshield mount--her words- Real-world view of interchanges--my wife is also a big fan of this feature- More accurate navigation and points of interest--both at home and when traveling- The Zagat Survey feature (more of a curiosity in my opinion)She has asked to borrow my Navigon when she travels out of town--I think that is a pretty telling endorsement.In January, my family and some friends took an extended trip (over 900 miles). The Navigon only steered us wrong one time and quickly got us turned around.The features I'm most impressed with are:- The windshield mount--the suction to the windshield never failed even in below zero temperatures and the metal-to-metal twist to mount the Navigon attachment is very secure and robust.- Night view option or mode- Option to easily change views- Crystal clear and extremely sharp screen--it is easy to see turn arrows- Voice prompts--although pronunciation was sometimes funny- Auto adjusting volume- Boatload of accessories that come with the unit (cables, mount options, felt-carrying case and more)I also like the ability to customize the Navi--just about any function can be configured in one way or another (except the keyboard--see below).What I don't like (or haven't tried):- POIs can become noisy (another words jumbled with too many on screen at one time and overlapping each other)- Battery life was about 2 1/2 hours--not bad, yet I expected better (it does charge when plugged in and in use)- Response time when very cold--LCD touch screen was less responsive- Touchscreen keyboard is tight--the attached stylus helps- Haven't used the Bluetooth cell phone feature--plan to try it soon- Also haven't tried the traffic feature as I don't live near many of the supported citiesI just downloaded the 1.1 software update and will report back in a few months with my take on any improvements. I hope the software update helps the buyers who were not happy with their Navigon. It is worth another try.Overall, I'm very pleased with the Navigon and it has proven to be reliable (trouble free) and accurate.
delivered 4/12/2007, have a fairly good sound BUT. There appears to be a short or mis-connection to the right speaker unit. the wire does not plug in solidly and has no sound coming from the right speaker. There appears to be a positional problem with the power. You have to "move or wiggle" the cord for it to make electrical connection. The speakers were inexpensive but not worth the problems. I think there is a design or production flaw. Save your time don't order. You'll only have to replace.
A great web camera for the price. Plug in the ethernet and power cable, and you are nearly ready to go. Note that you will have to plug in the ethernet cable for initial setup, even if you are planning on using wireless. You can access the camera directly, it has its own built in webserver. This allows any program that can use HTTP to work with it. Very handy if you want to use a program to upload shots from the camera to your website at regular intervals. No propritary software needed to get images, view everything from HTTP or a browser.
This package served my purpose for creating my DVD's. if you figure out how to make the outside pictures, then you have a perfect container for your movies. Plus, the price for the package wasn't bad.
I have had the HD555 now for a month and they are really great! THe sound quality is great but sometimes you wish there was a little more bass. if you listen to a lot of bass heavy music then i would not get these due to the open concept that these are. I wear glasses and you dont even notice that headphones are even on. they do not jam your glasses into your head.Not much else to say that the other reviewers have not covered.
I wasted a lot of money on headphones which either kept coming out of my ear or slipped off. These headphones stay put, have really good sound quality and are comfortable.
The hype surrounding these speakers is disturbing. Yes I actually own a pair of 901 Series VI Walnut finish speakers complete with stands and equalizer, so I know what I'm talking about.If you pay full price for these you will be disappointed. The low bass is almost nonexistent and the treble is also nonexistent. You will need to crank up your bass to extremely high levels to compensate, and the treble that is there is very harsh. The direct-reflecting 901 requires a wall positioning with no nearby clutter and the speakers are not shielded so keep them at least 3 feet away from the television. It does give an 'airy' sound but somehow manages to completely destroy the stereo imaging in the process.These would make good DJ speakers with a powerful amp, but are useless for any other music application I can think of.
In the beginning, the software installation was a little frustrating. It takes a long time and actually failed on one of my PCs (ironically, my newest and the only HP branded PC I own). Finally got that working, eventually. Since installation, every shut-down of every PC with this software has been plagued by two HP processes that don't terminate correctly and cause windows to pop up dialog boxes asking the user to end the processes.Print quality is good.Scan and copier functions are very slow. At first I put up with this because I didn't use them too often, but as my usage increased it became more and more annoying.Scanning black and white documents, I find that the automatic threshold is always too low, creating a scan that's too light with parts of lines missing, etc. There is a way to adjust it, but every page you scan goes back to a bad automatic threshold and must be readjusted. I have not found a way to change the default (though there might be a way).The cost of ink cartridges is very high, and they don't last very long. This is by far the highest cost per page of any printer I've owned.Now for the last straw. The printer has started giving bogus "carriage jam" error messages when there is nothing blocking carriage movement. Search the web and you'll find many frustrated owners of this machine searching for solutions to this problem. Mine is less than a year old, and I'm ordering a replacement (going to try Brother this time) because this problem has made it almost unusable. It's not worth the effort to fight HP over a replacement or repair, because of the issues mentioned earlier and because of other users reporting little or no success for their efforts.
EXCELLENT CAMERA BUT I STILL GET MOTION BLURS WHILE SET ON 800 AND NO FLASH. IT SEEMS THAT OUR GRANDSON KEEPS MOVING AND I WAS HOPING THAT IT WOULD CAPTURE BETTER.I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA FOR OUR 30 DAY EUROPEAN TRIP, USED IT WITH A 4G SD CARD, AND IT HELD ALL THE IMAGES AND VIDEOS FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP. UNBELIEVABLE.I SELECTED THIS CAMERA FOR THE OVERALL SIZE, WEIGHT AND LCD SIZE. I HAVE LITERALLY TAKEN THOUSANDS OF IMAGES--THE RELIABILITY AND QUALITY CAN'T BE BEAT.I TEAMED THE CAMERA & SOFTWARE WITH A NEW CANON MP530 COPIER. BOTH ARE EXEMPLARY.
I am a beginner. Have had NO problems with this camera. It is great. I would highly recommend it.
These batteries are great! They last 3 to 4 times as long as alkaline batteries in my Olympus C-730 digital camera and about twice as long as the individual AA Lithium batteries. They are pricy but you do get your money's worth. In the long run they are cheaper than buying either individual alkaline or lithium AA's. Go for it.
When I saw these headphones at the store, I thought they finally can solve the problem finding flexible neckband headphone.So, I ordered them from Amazon.I was sooooo wrong!The neck band is flexible but so strong, it goes back to it's original shape no matter how hard I try to adjust to my ears.I was so mad after trying to fit them over my ears for hours.I wasted time......I wasted money.....I think these headphones choose the shape of the ears to fit correctly.The people who are very happy to wear these headphones are those who have the right shape of the ears.Sony should re-design this item for the general public.I gave one star for the good sound, but if I can't wear them, what is the good sound for ??
There is no power ON/OFF switch. It is extremely inconvenient. You have to either leave the printer on all the time or you have to plug and unplug it every time you use it.
This case has served me well with my Canon PowerShot A80. 4 AA batteries fit snugly in the pocket (not fallen out yet) and there's just enough room to tuck an extra CompactFlash card or two into the main pocket around the camera - and yet this whole package is very reasonably sized. In two years and travelling around the world I've never had a problem with the velcro opening when it shouldn't, even when it's tucked into bags/backpacks with other items and jostling around. The padding goes all the way around and does a good job of protecting the camera from normal wear and tear, including all the times I've accidentally dropped it on the ground (from about waist height), bashed it against doorways, etc. As someone said, it's not designed to completely protect your camera against all weather, but it's fine in a light drizzle, and I've always carried it in a bag rather than on a belt. I'm certainly happy enough with it to get Dad one of these to go with his new A630 for Xmas!
these headphones are amazing! they block out all other noise around so you can hear your music without a background sound
I bought this today and I'm very pleased. The size is great (very small), the sound quality is excellent, and the behind-the-ear headphones that it came packaged with are also very nice. The price is very low and the USB feature makes transfer easy. The software included is relatively simple to use and allows you to insert cds, and create MP3 files.The only drawback is that the 3 ways they made for you to wear it are pretty bad. It comes with a pendant (who wants to have it swinging around their neck?) a little plastic pouch that is very hard to put on your belt, and a wrist strap. I found a good way to wear it, though. Buy one of those little sticky things with the belt clip that you use for a cell phone and then just clip it on your belt with that. Once you get that, it's perfect.
If you want a cheap laptop cooling pad, this definitely fits that category. But don't expect any quality whatsoever. I've owned one for over 4 years, and it's finally going in the trash because I'm fed up. Here are my gripes:1. I've had pieces of plastic break off inside (mainly from the threading around the screws), so it rattles every time you move it.2. The left fan frequently needs to be stopped with my finger because it rattles (probably bad bearings).3. The power switch on the side frequently gets dislodged and I have to open the case to put it back. I've stopped bothering.4. The plastic is terrible quality, feels cheap, creaks in your hands, and is silver painted plastic.5. It's powered by an external power cord that is no where near long enough. Expect to put a power strip right next to your chair/couch/whatever.6. The built in USB hub is useless for me, won't even show up on my MacBook.Basically, do yourself a favor, spend the few $$ extra and buy a USB-powered cooling hub. Whatever you do, don't buy this one.
I needed to revive an older computer at my church and this older Pentium Dual core replaced a Celeron in a 775 socket. More memory and a new HD and it works great.
If you're looking particularly for neckband headphones - as opposed to earbuds or "over the top" style headphones - these are the way to go. More comfortable and better sound quality than other brands I've tried. I've had them for a year and they're still working fine. And they're $10 cheaper now than when I got them so it's kind of a no-brainer.
To do it yourself I love things like this. I have (my hobby) 6 computers hooked up to a network in my Condo. Ran some wires under the laminate floors and learned a lesson buying finished wire (cost and length). This allowed me to buy a roll and make my own lengths with the little covers for the back and tab. I was amazed how well it went together. You should have a battery powered tester for this. After you wire both ends you need to test to see if the wires are equal on both ends. I used to try to make 60 foot cables then run them only to find out the combination colors were screwed up. This fitting was a blessing.
I narrowed my search down to three camcorders: the Sony dcr-pc120bt, the Canon Optura 200mc and the JVC dvm96u. I first purchased the JVC and returned it because I was unhappy with the still picture quality. The next week I did the same with the Canon. I thought that the stills would not bother me because these were infact camcorders, but it did. The Sony is the best purchase I have made in a long while. The still pics are excellent. What sets the Sony apart from the Canon is the fast "low-light" focus. It actually emits infrared lasers (that are visible) to capture a sharp focus. It is a feature that you probably will not notice unless you handle all three camcorders as I did. For a purchase this expensive, I did not mind paying a little more for the Sony. The Sony is by far the best quality out there. It is full of features and the video quality is excellent. The low-light focusing system coupled together with the pop-up flash basically eliminates the need for a dedicated still camera. I keep on enphasizing the still picture quality because that is the true measure of a good lens and that was my criteria for a camcorder; 2-in-1 functionality and compact size. It is posible for someone to be happy with the Canon, but you can't go wrong and will definately love the Sony.
This was a gift and the recepient was very happy with the product. Delivery was timely and I am happy.
I have always been a fan of Panasonic headphones because of their sound quality. What I didn't like in the past was their construction (all plastic), and the length of one set of headphones (10m/16ft, seriously). I tried some Sony models and some were good, if I could afford them, but within my price level, all of my music on my iPod sounded artifical. Finally, I found these headphones on this site, and risked 40USD. It was Panasonic, which I like, they have metal in their construction, but I wasn't too fond of the one wire. But I took the risk. ONE YEAR LATER... they sound just as good as if they were one day old. No problems whatsoever. Every level of music is heard, even things you may have not heard before (especially drum punching bass). And on a iPod with an unrestricted volume control, they are seriously loud. Forget small computer speakers, you can have them on the table and still hear everything with such clarity. I listen to my headphones heavily and they have yet shown any signs of wear. Do not listen to heavy metal at high volume with these headphones because you may go deaf. I thought I ordered headphones, not an actual theater for your head. Bullseye also sells these for 20USD. It's worth the wait because you will be in a long term relationship. Stop reading this and go order them.
I've been looking at mp3 players for awhile, but ended up waiting for this little gem to become available. Glad I waited!Let me explain one thing, though - I don't download from file sharing services, so I can't vouch for how it works with those files. The manual says the software won't work with dual-boot systems, but I use PowerQuest's BootMagic and had no problems. I have heard of people having problems if their machine does not have OEM Windows, so be careful.The ability to transfer from a cd right to the MD is great, and quick. My previously-stored mp3 files went in with no fuss, but took longer. This unit has an optical-out for use with a good stereo system, and a line-in to record from tape players, turntables, or stand-alone cd players.The minidisc is fully enclosed like a floppy disc, which is great. The hi-md disc will hold up to 45 hours of music on the most compressed settings. The next lowest gives about 30 hours, and sounds terrific. The player is about the size of a deck of cards and very light. This player can also use the traditional minidisc in either the old formats or the new, hi-md (up to 13 hours on the disc, I believe). The player is easy to set up, use, and navigate.There are 2 reasons I went with this unit rather than a hard-drive type player. 1) No problems with skipping and 2) If the worst happens and the player dies, the music is safe on the disc.Since this unit will also record with a mic, I think my 13-year-old son, who plays trumpet, will get his own for Christmas. By the way, SonicStage will not allow conversion from a recording on this machine to mp3, but a software update to fix this problem is due out in the fall.If you want a small, sturdy, versatile mp3 player, this is a great choice.
We bought just one originally to see if it was any good. We were pleasantly surprised by 1) how easy it was to put together, and 2) how much it stores and 3) how good it looks.This really is a snap to put together but the key is that everything must be snapped together before putting anything into otherwise it will be unsturdy and wobble. We got it to store DVD discs in plainAmericopy 100 Paper CD Sleeves with Window & Flapenvelopes (I do not recommend the Americopy sleeves at all btw they are flimsy and often rip ) as well as some Slim Jewel DVD Cases. The case takes both types very well of DVD/CD casing easily. If you are using it just for DVD's in envelopes you can get about 350 into case, about 175 on each side, far less it you using the casings.The box does not come with the alphabetical folders, or any type of folder; just a small label for the area in the front. You just get the box. You will have about an inch and half on top above the envelope; if you use the Jewel Case it will just about be flush. HTH/TKL
Verbatim dics are the best I have found as well as lasting far longer than any other companies product, Haven't had on bad disc yet.
I love it, i bought this C340 and recieved it 3 days before I left on a week vacation. it was wonderful, I had to go on a route that required a lot of turns and changes in direction and it talked me thru the entire drive. I did not need a map at all. my wife is not usually impressed by my toys, but she even loved this GPS. I was lost in part of california and I ask this unit to find me a way out and it worked great. I was most impressed by the fact that no matter how small a town i was in it had the maps for it and told me where to go. i am very impressed and highly pleased with this product.Con: when you leave your route to go to the bathroom or get gas or eat..it keeps recalculating a new route.
This camera has a plethora of bells and whistles... I'm learning the bells, I know some/most of the whistles. Great digital output, more than enough for 10&quot;X14&quot; photos at high resolution! Still experimenting with the unit as I am a bit more familiar with 35mm film format, this being my first digital adventure. Shop around, lots of deals to be had. Very light/compact with much potential for greatness, left only to whatever the users imagination can produce. I feel the flash needs to be experimented with however. The camera is not too difficult to handle/understand, but READ THE MANUAL... lots of neat well documented info available. Invest in a Ni-MH batteries and charger if you plan to process a lot of pictures. Also wise (for me) to acquire an AC adapter as well. Nuf said....
I purchased the Best Data 56NET Internet Sharting modem recently and now have it up and running. This modem performs the best of 7 different brands and types used for my setup. I had a incredible time getting the modem to dialup, due to some misinformation in the quick start guide. The proper way to setup this modem is to read the manual that is on the CD-Rom. Also the insructions to use the New Connection Wizard did not suit my liking. It wanted to treat the connection as always on, so I had to reinstall the old modem and delete the first setup and start over. The performace once setup properly is excellent. Getting to that point was very frustrating is why it only gets 3 stars in my opinion. No tech service available toll free. 30 minutes on hold. No email response in timely manner. Give it a try, but read the complete CD-Rom setup manual first.WC
Very nice unit little unit. This might be the gizmo that make little Linksys famous.The only down side is that you better hope you know EXACTLY what you're doing when you set it up. Linksys' web site doesn't provide any more instructions than the manual tha comes with it, and you absolutely positively cannot get through to their tech support. I left a message for a tech to call me back. It's been a week, and I still haven't heard anything.
The camera was great and very easy to use, however it is not compatible with Windows XP. We called Kodak and they were unable to help us. Hopefully they will come out with a patch to help this out but in the meantime, mine was returned.As I said before, apparently they have come out with a patch for Windows XP but at the time I had mine, Kodak told us it was not compatible with XP.
Purchased PVDV400 in May, and the since the LCD screen is larger, battery only lasts about 25 minutes! Also, the I/R filter for night time recording is pretty useless. Save the $100 and get this model, which I did. Picture is great, and the features are more than enough for the average person. So small, I purchased a regular camera bag, instead of camcorder bag. The only reason I gave 4 stars is that the button for the menu is hard to use, especially when trying to change a setting while recording.
Normally, you see a very colorful photo or picture on the screen but when you get it printed, the colors are rarely as good as they look on the screen. But with the PIXMA MP600, what you see is what you get - and that's at the standard setting. And it is super fast. I have used several printers since 1997, and this is the best. And the price is very reasonable. The scanner has many features that other scanners do not have. Very easy to use. I give it 5 stars to the printer, and 4 stars to the scanner.
Installed this memory in a Compaq Presario that was about 4 years old. Had no problems with the product after install and the product arrived within the specified shipping timeframe. Had to go to vendor's website prior to purchasing to verify the number of pins - it would have been helpful if they had that information in the description on Amazon's site.
The iBook G4 line has been incredibly successful, for Apple. Why? It combines a beautiful and sleek form factor, while at the same time being a machine capable of getting your tasks completed.Improvements - What were the improvements in the July 2005 update to iBook?Faster Processor - The G4 chip was increased in the 14-inch model, from 1.33 GHZ to 1.42GHZ. Big improvement? No, but it is good to always improve performance. The system bus speed in the 14-inch iBook was also increased, from 133MHZ to 142MHZ.More memory - The memory in the iBook has been doubled, with a now standard 512 MB DDR SDRAM, which speeds up your entire experience on the iBook, particularly, when multi-tasking. The iBook also has an open user-accessible slot, where you can add 256 MB, 512 MB, or an entire gigabyte of DDR SDRAM. However, the now standard 512 MB, allows the majority of users to fully appreciate the iBook out of the box.Store More Stuff - The hard drive has been increased to 60 GB, from the 40 GB that was previously standard on the 14-inch. This is important, for people are constantly putting more music, photos, and applications on their systems. This hard drive will hold thousands of songs and photos, but video takes up space fast, so be careful with that.Even More Wireless - Airport Extreme, for wireless networking, continues to be standard, but Apple has also made bluetooth technology standard, with this iBook. Bluetooth allows you to use wireless bluetooth mice, keyboards, mobile phones, etc. It is a great technology and helps to clean-up your desktop by doing away with some of the cords.Core Image Compatible - The new IBook G4's video card is an ATI Mobility Radeon 9550, which is core-image compatible. This allows you to take advantage of Mac OS X Tiger's core-image technology, including the well-known "droplet" effect, when you open a widget.The great iBook features that continue to shine: A buyer of the iBook will continue to enjoy Mac OS X Tiger, which is the best consumer operating system in the world. It works seamlessly with the hardware to provide a simple, fast, elegant, and reliable experience. One of the favorite descriptions of Mac fans, to describe Macs, is simply, "it just works."The iBook continues to include iLife '05, with great applications such as iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iTunes, and Garageband. These are all included, with every iBook G4. You will be challenged to find any PC notebook that includes applications that come anywhere close to the iLife suite. Manage thousands of your digital images in iPhoto, create home movies in iMovie, and create professional music in Garageband.Appleworks is included for simply word processing, spreadsheets, etc., but you might want to pick up Microsoft Office for Mac. A student/teacher edition is available, for just over $100.Superdrive - The Apple SuperDrive allows you to burn music and data CDs, plus you can burn your own DVDs! Edit home videos in iMovie, put together a beautiful DVD menu to access those home movies in iDVD, and then burn it all to DVD! Furthermore, you can use your Superdrive to back-up important data to DVD.Form Factor - The iBook's strong, white casing is rugged. It is, unfortunately, prone to scratching, so be careful. However, the iBook is strong, and there are many stories of it taking a beating, but kept on performing.Drawbacks? The 14-inch iBook G4 has a drawback when it comes to video output options. The 14-inch iBook only supports mirroring to an external display, and you cannot close the iBook, while connected to an external display, or it goes to sleep. Furthermore, the iBook splits the video memory between an external display and its on built-in LCD, no matter what you do. The external display is also limited to 1024x768, since it mirrors the iBook's own display. What does this mean? If you want a notebook that works beautifully with a big external display, when you're back at your desk, then you probably do not want an iBook. However, if you're going to use the iBook as its intended, as a notebook computer, it is a fantastic choice.Furthermore, the 14.1" display runs at a resolution of only 1024x768. This is not a particularly high resolution. In fact, it is the same resolution as the 12-inch iBook. This means you will not fit anything more onto 14-inch iBook display than you would the 12-inch display. The 14-inch display simply makes things look bigger, which is an advantage, if you have a difficult time seeing things up-close.Overall, the July 2005 update to the iBook G4 has made Apple's consumer notebook even more competitive in the market. It is faster, has more memory, a bigger hard drive, and bluetooth technology built-in. Furthermore, you'll continue to enjoy Mac OS X Tiger, iLife '05, and the other great Macintosh applications. The 14-inch iBook does not offer any more screen real estate than the 12-inch model, but things will appear larger, for those with poor eyesight. Of course, a larger size and slight increase in weight are consequences of the larger screen, but you are also rewarded with a standard superdrive for burning DVDs, which is not even an option on the 12-inch iBook. The new iBook G4 is a brilliant machine, and it is sure to find its way onto many desks in the coming months.
After less than 3 years of occasional use, the touch screen of my tomtom GO720 stopped working properly. When I touched the top part of screen was like touching the bottom part and I couldn't use the icons in the top part of screen. I contacted their customer support and they sent me a list of steps that were supposed to fix the problem. At step 2 I had to uninstall and reinstall the software. After reinstallation the device started asking to set up the date and time which was impossible to do due to the persisting problem with the faulty screen. I contacted the customer support and after providing them with all the information they requested including the device serial number, they told me they could not repair it until I provided a proof of purchase. I sent them a copy of the credit card that my wife had used to by the tomtom (for $385) but that was not enough - they wanted a copy of the receipt. Well, I don't keep the receipt and the store would not be able to give me a copy as it was purchased almost 3 years ago. My advice: do not buy ant TomTom products because of the low quality and lack of customer support. I am told other companies GPS devices have the option to reset the screen, which would have solved the problem. Stay away from TomTom or you will risk to end up with an expensive piece of junk. Furthermore, the routing performance was really poor and it is useless in Manhattan.
Worked very well. Clear voice pickup.Not the most comfortable thing to wear.Would recomment to a friend look for a good headset for voice recognition
Hi my Names is John.Yea I know everyone is giving this a 5 star or 4 star rating, but I think this thing sucks. Don't get me wrong, when you first get it the thing is AWESOME. It is cool lookin, it protects the lcd screen well and all of the rest of the iPod. But what happens overtime. Lets take a look.1: The case becomes loose.2. the protective screen moves around cuzz it looses its stickyness and scratches the LCD screen.3. It gets dirty REALLLY easily and you cant get it off.4. It makes the Hold switch hard to get to.In my opinion get something scratch proof from Agent 18 OR xtrememac
Once again, amazon.com has proven itself. The entire order was excellent, including the weather proof packing, which ironically, worked out well, as it poured rain the day it was delivered. The boombox works wonderfully, and NOONE can beat amazon.coms' price. ENOUGH SAID!
Excellent camera---easy to use and understand. Exceptional pictures. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend this camera.
The product was exactly what i expected.. It arrived on time as well. I use it everyday and stuff too
This was much easier to buy than to drive all the way over to the big box store. It cost less too and I love that! I've only had it for a short time, but expect it to last a long time like my last one. It came new!
This boombox was purchased as a birthday present. It didn't work and we immediately returned it to Amazon.com. We refused to enter another order for it preferring to purchase audio products locally. Amazon has a very efficient return process and we were refunded quickly.
I get compliments about my pictures all the time! SO many people ask me what kind of camera I have...I tell them..and they BUY this camera!!
It was very easy for my son to hook up for me and has not given me any grief at all!
Good cable quality. but once it is plugged in, forget about releasing it without a knife or any sharp object.
This cable is not eSATA!! The description says:"any high speed eSATA drive"but it is not eSATA, it is SATA. This will not work on your eSATA drives/connections.I have sent back to Amazon for a refund as this listing is not accurate/false advertising.
Pretty good volume for a low priced speaker. Actually better midrange than I expected for the cost. Surely, You can't seriously expect any bass for this price!
I bought this Antenna on Dec 2012, and I found it very good, I got like 55 channels, (I live in Houston), and to be honest, most of these channels are foreign channels (Spanish and Asian) but you can get like 4 - 5 good channels, where u can watch some movies and shows and it's fair enough for me because I don't spend all most of time online and watching specific channels, I got High Detention (HD) picture for some of these channels. so so clear!!The price is so reasonable too!!
It was received in good order and very quickly, which was nice.
I have used it last year for my regular printer and it does its purpose. I have a TCP/IP network at home, but for printing purposes I just add the NETBEUI protocol to my PC and it runs fine. Not bad considering it is a cheap alternative solution (under $20) for a home network.
I bought 3 identical linear polarizers. I was expecting polarizers which would let pass almost no light when turned 90 from one another, because I wanted to perform the impressive experiment where one introduces a third polarizer between the first two, and gets back some light: the "home experiment" demonstrating a quantum mechanics effect. But a pair turned at 90 created only a slight shadow. So I returned the three polarizers.
This tablet is absolutely beeautiful. Installed easily, works perfectly. Still discovering new perspectives this tablet opens. For graphic work, this thing is a must have. Worth every penny.
This is GREAT!!! Works well and looks FAB!!Skull with Lady Silhouette - Apple iPod nano 2G (2nd Generation) 2GB 4GB 8GB Hard Case iJacket - Shock Absorbent Hard Protective Faceplate Cover + FREE Rotating Belt Clip Holster + FREE Lanyard + FREE Screen Protector
I've been using these earphones for about 4 years or more (ONLY FOR OFFICE)PROS1. very light on ears2. very comfortable, you can have them on all the with no difficulties3. great quality sound, thinking that you pay average 20 bucks4. easy to store them in a small bag even for travellingCONS:1. the really silly design that does not allow you to adjust the cord and having always the left side really close to your face (the worst)
the signal sucks for wireless but i still use it as a hub for my home network i just wired all my pcs
Well, it doesn't work correctly after only 6 months of light use. The drivers don't work right. The scan function doesn't work properly and now I have to replace it with another brand.The customer service at Lexmark is dreadful.
Wonderful camera. Everything we wanted in a film camera and more. Would recommend to anyone.
When you say that a television is 43&quot;, that is referring to the length of the diagonal. Therefore, the width does not have to be 43&quot; for the TV to be 43 inches diagonally.
Well, I've used my CoolDaddy for the first time and the food turned out great! Fry time was great. The basket worked like it was supposed to. It had easy cleanup. However, I've read the other reviews and nobody mentions that the CoolDaddy is not Cool at all. I accidentally touched the outside housing while frying my food and burned my fingers! Now, while there are no blisters to be had, my fingers were sore for a minute or so after I touched it. So buyer beware, if you are looking for a real "cool touch" deep fryer just as this Presto COOLDaddy boasts, you will be disappointed. I must say though, that it is cooler than the regular non cool touch deep fryers. So other than that, everything is great!
Sent back a MicroTek scanner 9800 because it was crap and their tech support was worthless and bought this Epson. On the MicroTek my scans came out with blue backgrounds even after repeated calibrating. The Epson produces crisp, clear, perfect scans and no dreaded blue background to try to fix. It's a total gem! Easy set-up, no fuss, beautiful scans into jpg or pdf files. Love it and recommend it 100%.
For the price, T-amps are fantastic. But no, they won't be replacing high audiophile gear anytime real soon. And don't even think of getting 15 clean watts out of one. Push them that hard and sound quality plummets.But if you don't need to shake a room, and you want cheap, clean amplification, this thing's cheaper brother (the 5066 in the plastic case) is very, very impressive, for the price. Caveat: you can't bridge them, so 5 clean watts is 5 clean watts. Don't look for much more.
i bought this cause i needed a new more durable case for my zune. overall its a good buy but it could use some improvements. the clip it came with was way to large and kept getting in the way of me using it and it was also very cheap since it broke very quickly. the box itself since made out of metal is alot more durable and still kicking.
have NOT utilized yet all appears OK, cannot wait to use it, unit is a good desk top assistant ..good quality
These have got a great amount of stick to them, however there's one strange issue - they smell absolutely horrible... from a distance. This isn't from me sticking my face really close to them and sniffing... this is just from being a few feet away. When I open a pack of these - there's instant bad stink.They do however serve their purpose... so right now i'll give them 4 stars in hopes that the stink dies down.
I have only had my headset for about a week, but so far, very happy with it. Only thing I noted was, if you use it with your PC, as I did for phone calls on the Google network, you'll need a splitter, one plug for the mic input jack on the computer, one input plug for the headphone jack. After I bought a cheap splitter, it worked great. First call I made was to my friends in Japan; heard them loud and clear and they heard me the same. Great device for the price.
The picture is pretty bad, it does wave and roll like another reviewer said. I thought it was a bad unit and wanted to return it for a new one, but it seems like this the usual M.O. for this product. Just don't buy.I was looking for something cheap and needed a quick fix to my coaxial only problem. Bad decision. Awful sound also. Static-y.
I saw a couple of negative reviews before I bought but I figured I'd try it anyway. I only had one input on my surround sound and I had a TV, blu ray player and cable box to hook up. It's kind of a pain to get up and flick the selector but if you're putting a DVD or Blu ray in, your up anyway. Cheap solution to the problem of too many toys.
We have had this unit since December of 2002 - we use it at home and in the van on trips (we have 13 inch TV/VCR combo that we also take with) We set it on the floor in between the front seats and have no problem with skipping etc. This is a great little unit!!
Ok, if you have two monitors side by side, or a single wide-screen format, this is the way to go! I use this tablet with the Mac G5, with full functionality, and 1024 levels of pressure from the pen to the screen. I have used the smaller tablets from Wacom, and they work very well, but this particular product is designed and constructed VERY WELL and makes the left right monitor design a breeze to use!Having the assignable "ExpressKeys" left and or right is really slick for repetitivetasks.This model stands 5/8" high/thick, 10 and 7/8" deep (front to back), and just under 16 and 1/2" wide. Take two late model white Mac keyboards and set them one behind the other, and that is about the footprint this item covers, (width and depth).So, you will need some desk space, or I have found myself using this item on my lap with the pen. Quite comfortable!In any scenario, this is by far one of the greatest products you could add to have the flexibility to be creative with whatever application you use.Thanks Wacom!
I received the charger quickly and it appeared to be correct, but when I tried to plug it into my daughter's DS Lite, it wouldn't fit. I thought maybe they sent a charger for another DS item, but I tried it in my son's DSi and it was way off. Upon closer inspection, I realized that the end was bent inward and with a little manual bending of the end and a broken finger-nail, it fits and works fine. For the price, I didn't mind adjusting it a bit, but would have preferred to have it work out of the package.
Price is right for the ink - better yet, no "re-manufactured." And it's so easy to order and pay for - saves gas that would be spent, too!
When this radio arrived in the mail my heart sank. I thought it couldn't possibly satisfy my desires for good quality radio reception. It was too too small.But then I turned it on and ran it through its paces. I was astonished! How could such a small receiver do so much so well - and cost so little?Okay, the speaker is too small to give really good FM sound quality even with amplified bass; but its not bad and the sound quality is really good with the provided earbud headphones - even better with my Koss PRO4AA Titanium headphones.With the included external antenna I immediately pulled in Australia, Japan, China, and many Latin American stations. This was from my downstairs apartment in the Rogue Valley, Southern Oregon.It takes a little study to learn all the functions, but it is well worth the effort.This little radio is real high quality. Buy it and you will never want to part with it.
I love it! I wake up to my favorite cd's every morning. I hook it up to my TV and listen to movies with perfect sound, the only bad side of it is that you have to hook your TV up to the front of it.
I use these as part of a 7.1 sound system for the left and right rear speakers they sound very good..clear and good base
Not at all satisfied with this product; you know you get what you pay for.I got no pad, not a single stich''''''
all previous reviewers have mentioned the bad battery life and the fact that Toshiba KNOWS about this problem -0- but it should also be noted that Toshiba was amazing about sending me a free replacement battery ASAP!And yes, the voice record button is in a terrible place. And YES, I had to cut a WrightRight down to size to get it to fit the Toshiba (since I had one from the Sony Clie I bought and RETURNED!).
Case is minimal but servicable. Extended battery is excellent. Would be perfect if kit included 12 volt car (lighter) power cable.
These are by far the best camera batteries I've ever used, and the price is incredible. You get 8-batteries and a semi-rapid charger for under $20. That just can't be beat. I used the batteries for the first time shooting a custom car show. Out of the two sets(8-batteries total) (4-batteries for my camera...Fuji S6000fd), I only had to use one...the 2700mAh set (it also comes with 4-2900mAh batteries), and what's so impressive about that is, I took at least 380 high resolution shots at 6.3MP each, while reviewing every picture, and erasing the one's I did not like. I've never owned a set of batteries that would allow so many large (bursts) shots, while allowing me to review and erase without having to switch or recharge for the whole shoot. As a matter of fact, the batteries are still charged enough for me to shoot random/practice shots throughout the rest of the day.I totally love these batteries, and I highly recommend them. I just hope they last as long as the claim. If they do, I buy a case load for myself ;-)
This surge protector has worked well for me. It takes up less space than the strip models and there are outlets on the top that are spaced far enough apart to support wall Warts.
I made a mistake and tried to clean a morsel of food that was stuck underneath the "N" key of the original keyboard that came with this laptop (Gateway MX6025) and I totally ruined it over time!I was shopping around for an inexpensive replacement keyboard and came across the BrilliantStore website. There they had my keyboard and at a very reasonable price! Just 21.99!!!So I got out the credit card and ordered it. Now I was expecting the keyboard to arrive the following week but 3 days later it arrived and in pristine condition! I am very happy with BrilliantStore and have recommended several people that are computer techs to order from them through Amazon and if you are looking for a replacement part for a laptop you should see if they have the part you are looking for too...Have a great day/night as it depends on when you are reading this :)
Black connector housings inside the cable indicate foil and braided shield for EMI/RFI, reducing or eliminating anycrosstalk or interference to the video signal.
I received this Multifunction Printer as a Christmas gift and could not be more pleased. I have previously suffered with Cannon's and Epson's and will never again go back to those. The small footprint alone is worth the purchase. I got rid of my stand-alone scanner, fax machine and printer and combined them all into one small piece. I have great print quality (I use this mainly for newsletters) and the ink is lasting much longer than on any previous brand I have had. I have kept my laser printer for large b&amp;w jobs just for the cost and speed factor but find myself using this HP more and more for those jobs as well. I recommend it highly.
This is my first screen while setting up a home theater. Deciding the size and aspect ratio was a big fight within me. I first ordered the 120" one but after several measurement of my theater room dimensions and considering the DLP Benq 6000 I am using, I returned the same without even looking at it and ordered for this 135" one and I am glad I did it :). I got a bigger screen and for the anamorphic movies, I have a larger area now. I would have gone even bigger if I had longer throwing distance for my DLP projector. I also had to keep space on both sides for keeping my floor standing front speakers. One person could assemble it but that may not be very easy and one might over-strain one side of the frame if doing alone. I would advise to assemble with 4 hands especially while installing the screen in the frame and applying the tension on the screen. Once assembled it looks a state-of-the-art finished product and I was very glad looking at it once installed on the wall. Even after installation is completed, it is easy to slide horizontally along the wall for fine tuning. I have installed a motorized curtain system in front of the screen so that the screen is not exposed all the time especially while living in a kid friendly neighborhood. The kids find it very attractive to touch the screen with their "clean" palms and also they like to draw stuffs on white boards with their color pencils, you know what I mean :) Save your fixed screen!
I almost purchased with confidence from Amazon, but I caught the reviews which sound unbelievable, but since there ae two reviews I wont waste my or Amazons time shipping this unusable adapter. Too bad it looked like the one to buy.
We had always used Farberware Percolators and early on had very good luck. The 1st was a gift that lasted almost 20 years. Subsequently we went through 2 in 5 years. The Presto makes good strong hot coffee and so far seems to be well made. Hit me back in 2 years and see if it's still going.
Was a decent machine, and was good for the price. Worked well for 3 months, and then death... Will load less than 10% of the Discs you put in the unit. Yes, the very same Discs that were working a few weeks earlier. Blasted with air and tried again, so dust wasn't the issue. Sending back for Warranty service, but of course Shipping is MY cost, and god knows how long that will take.
I bought these to replace my old Koss pair that were simular. The sound is great and the volume control is a major plus for me since I don't have a sound card for my system.
I purchased this holder for my parents and is a great item for the price. I purchased one for myself also a couple years ago and it's still good.
Got these for an outdoor deck/patio area. I was pleasantly surprised by how loud these can get - - -and with no distortion! The sound is crisp and clean. Perfect for ambiance music and can also be cranked up very loud for a big party! Worth every penny!
Ask me in a year or so when I know whether the battery (which didn't say it was a Dell on the battery- and no brand name-) works good. I have to say, it came before predicted and seems like it will be a good battery as long as it doesn't do anything unpredictable like warp or lose charge. This is my third battery for my 2004 (antique?!) Dell Inspiron. I didn't know they needed to be changed even when I bought the laptop. Amazon kept asking for a review, so this is an interim one. I like it.
Retractable portion broke within a month of getting it for use. Also, the cord is a USB on one end and apple connector on the other, but the USB end only seems to work with the included adaptor, not others. Since there are so many universal adaptors out there, it would be really nice if they worked with others.
although the portapro has been around forever, and many reviews have bashed its classic design, i've actually been recieving compliments for it.i think the design for the portapro is soo old that the younger generation think of it as something modern.hmm, as many people pointed out, the portapro will pull your hair out. but this problem can be simply solved by placing a piece of tape over that area.the sound is amazing, everything is so clear and bass is strong.as far as potability, the portapro CAN be rolled up into a ball an placed into a pouch, but i dont even bother to do that. instead, i just wear it on my neck all day. it is definitely stylish :)the portapro IS comfortable. it has cushions above the ear piece that clings onto your head. this really helps keep the headphone on the ear even if you are actively moving and removes the pressure your ear may receive as with other headphones. hmm, it does not have behind the head option, so a visible headband mark on your hair will appear.there is a comfort zone option, that i never use.overall, the portapro is a great product and definitely worth the price. it comes with a lifetime warranty. it is definitely a must have for people who enjoy hi quality sounds and make the perfect gift
These were cheap so I got what I paid for. The plugs will fall out if you use it for a device you move around a lot with (i.e. curling iron).
This camera really fits a niche if you like to hike, bike, canoe, raft, kayak, etc. From the rubberized corners to the sealed design, it's made for adventure. I've dropped mine, been rained on, and splashed big time- without problems.Also, it has most features all other camera's have. Easy to use, rugged, good pics- I highly recommend it.I use it often for my blog: www.riverrant.blogspot.com. Many photos from this camera are posted.
The product was in great condition just the wrong size. I needed a skin for a playstation slim and unfortunately the company didn't list it as a slim cover for a normal size playstation. When i contacted the seller they advised me that they didnt have the size i needed.
Very simple wireless remote for use with a laptop and PPT presentations. Used this yesterday for the first time, it works, has all the features needed for a PPT presentation, it allows you to walk around and still operate the presentation, feels good in your hand (made out of metal, not plastic), complete with volume control, screen blanking, ESC and F5 key, slide forward and reverse. Unit has an on/off switch to conserve battery, don't know how long the battery will last, just in case I bought a spare one.
I got this for my wife for Christmas and was not disappointed. Others have commented on the great sound, and and price. I agree, but what she really likes are the simple controls. on/off, previous/next song, volume up/down, and mute. The machine does one thing and does it well. It plays music off your i-pod. No bells, whistles, and features you don't want or need.
Let me start the review by saying the 3* are not for the radio itself and its performance, but rather for how it is sold. Actually, there's not much to say, since I didn't really have the chance to use this radio as I was intending to.The main reason is that the technical description says "Portable CB radio with 40 CB channels, 10 NOAA channels, and 4 Watts of output power", which is not really accurate, as I later found out (partly my fault for not looking into more details earlier, before purchasing, that is, but I was eager to get it).Those 40 CB channels are AM, but until you try using it, there's no indication of it; not in the site listing, not on the product box, not on the Midland website, or I have very bad eyes. Everywhere it is stated "40 channels CB"; probably the fact that it is AM is common knowledge in the US...I live in Europe, where the 40 CB channels are mostly FM, which renders the radio pretty useless, unless you have another AM capable unit to talk to. Moreover, the hacks you find on the internet for switching to FM can't be used, because the circuit board is rev.2; there may be a hack, though, but I'm not an electronist and lack the proper knowledge and tools to even try it.Later I purchased the "European" version of this radio (if you can call it that), which is capable of selecting bands for every European country, including switching to AM, and I could briefly try it with good results. Right now I am doing some range tests with the FM version, including the car kit, which I find really great.And last but not least, I would rate 10* if I could the customer service at Midland for their quick reply and support. This is what I call top quality customer service. Many thanks for that.One last thing about purchasing radios: before going for one model or another, first understand how they work and what affects their range (because as I see it, many complaints come from "bad" range); the internet is a very good source for that. By doing this, if you don't get the range you expect, you'll find that probably it's not the radio itself.All this being said, so far I like my feature-packed Midlands and I'm very happy with them.
I have not had it out a lot yet but it seems to work well. Image is sharp and crisp. My gripe is that the eye relief is too long if you wear glasses. It has a nice rubber Eyecup that works great if I remove my glasses, but it would be better if the eyecup folded down. It does not so I had to remove it. That makes it a little more difficult to align with your eye. Removing my glasses every time I want to use it is not an acceptable option. Replacing the eye cup is not easily accomplished so keep that in mind. I took it off and threw it in the box with the warranty card.The focus lever works well. I like it better the models you have to hold with two hands and twist. Easy to operate once you get used to it.The case is acceptable but the belt loop looks useless. Better to just store in your pocket if you are carrying it.Edit: When I refer to the sharpness of the image, the center 2/3rds is very clear with some distortion on the outer 1/3rd. Still for the price they are pretty good. These are not expensive units so I don't compare them to ones that cost hundreds more. If they get lost in the woods or damaged, you are not out much.
Display unit looks good. Works ok but sometimes it shorts off and just emits a constant warning beep when nothing is behind.
This product is truly great. I mean all I had to do was hook it up and I had win xp which made things so easy. I was practically up and running in under 15 minutes!! I totally recommend it since it is the best buy for your money. Enjoy!!!
For me, the Velcro strap never fails, slips, or slides. I don't think I have a different case. As for the lack of storage, I think 10 hours is pretty good for a jog/run/bike/rollerblade, or you can just use it as storage for extra batteries.On a long haul, i.e. road trip, you can just bring the case of minidiscs along with you. If you jog with cargos, you can just throw all the extra stuff (minidiscs, batteries, FM broadcaster?) in your pockets.Another great feature is the semi weather resistant design. I have been biking in rain, and the water has barely seeped through. An excellent product.
Easier to assemble than the Terk. Antenna elements must be straightened (easy to do). Less expensive. Excellent reception through many walls.
I bought this mouse while on the road when I forgot my Microsoft wireless mouse. I do not have the original packaging otherwise I would have taken in back. The USB receiver is hard to get out of its cradle in the back, I often have to pry it out with a coin or a credit card. After a week of use the mouse started to wig-out. Erratic movement etc. If the mouse is left unattended for any length of time I cannot seem to wake it up with any of the buttons. The ONLY thing that works is using the wheel to scroll. The really bad part is that it seems to behave this way until I unplug the receiver. I thought this was because I was using a Mac, I experienced the same behavior on my PC as well. I'm going to throw this away since I would not wish it on my enemy!
It's Cute and fits snugged around my mom's mp3 player. She likes it so i guess it's good for the price!
This starter set gives me enough lighting to create beautiful pictures. Easy to setup and breakdown. Would have given it 5 stars if it had come with a bag. I am storing everything in the packaging box. God value. Light bulbs that came with it all but one burnt out, so I purchased new ones from a local camera store. No problems since.
There seem to be two classes of Visor detractors, a small group who experienced a problematic, defective batch of PDA's (probably some of the original units from the first production run or two) and the majority whose expectations and treatment of their Visors are, to be polite, unreasonable.This was my second PDA, after my Psion Siena died. The British Psion was a beautiful, user friendly little device with the panache of a Jaguar, but unfortunately, that car's lack of quality control as well. Despite having spent money on synch programs and long distance calls to tech support, it never did synchronize with my computer, much to my dismay when it died at age two, for totally unknown causes. I also attempted to download a dozen or more programs to it, but never could do that either.In contrast, the Visor synchronizes beautifully with my computer and there are thousands of programs that require no more than a few mouse clicks to download (I suspect that this is the case with all Palm OS PDA's, though). A word of warning: 3Com's Palm HotSync software, provided by Handspring on the included cd rom, does not synch properly with all functions of Outlook, despite claims that it does. This may be a common problem with all Palm OS units (Palm, Sony, TG, etc...), but it is a pain to have to buy Intellisync or another third party product to do this job.I was attracted to the Visor by its price and the Springboard module, but have yet to buy a Springboard product. I have no need for extra memory (yet) nor a modem, GPS unit, digital camera, etc.... However, if you do need a modem, the Springboard ones seem to be much more compact than the ones that attach to the Palms.As for the naysayers, some may have had defective units. My PDA has functioned flawlessly, though, for 18 months. It has crashed a few times, but always when I tried to install new software that was problematic. Avoid these crashing problems by a)downloading only from sites like Handango and Palm HQ that give reader reviews and avoid those who have caused other's units to crash (this is primarily a software, not hardware issue); and b) purchase and install Backup Buddy, which will reinstall your entire Visor's contents after a hard crash with just a press of the button on the synching cradle.Some people have complained about the durability of Visors - what nonsense! If you drop any PDA, regardless of brand, you will likely break it. Transport the unit in its (included in the box) padded leather wallet. Don't keep it in your back pocket and then sit down - it's not that hard of a concept, folks. Finally, you should buy an extended warranty that offers immediate product replacement if the PDA dies for reasons other than abuse. I got mine at Best Buy and they offer an inexpensive, practically hassle free replacement warranty. Isn't it worth taking out a little bit of insurance on a unit that will contain so much important information?In summary, my Visor is a great tool, that I use at least 2-5 times per day. Most of the problems that others encountered result from their failure to take adequate care of their machines. Buy it - you won't regret it.P.S. Don't bother with the upmarket Handsprings unless you need either color or the thinner case. Basic Handsprings are plenty fast enough and there is no conceivable need for extra processor speed on one of these sorts of units. Enjoy your new toys.
I love it, I absolutely love it.I have had the camera for just over 3 weeks. I took it on vacation with me and never having read the instruction bookI was able to figure out how to use it in minutes. Quality of photos is outstanding and the 6x zoom is increadable. I took a lot of seascape photos as well as some beach shots and that zoom really came in handy.I had no problems with the viewfinder as others stated they have, perhaps because I didn't take any night shots but inside shots were no problem.What really surprised me was that it is not necessary to install the software that comes with the camera so long as you are running XP. I simply plugged the up usb ports and XP found the camera, no program to mess with.Even with all of these positive comments the reason I rated it a 4 instead of a 5 is because of the way the shutter button and the off/on button are located. I continually pressed the off button instead of the shutter button until I got used to it.At this point in time I feel this is a great camera and for the price, I paid less than half of the going price, and I really rate it a 4.9
I don't know what some of these reviewers are talking about when they say that this camera bag has "plenty of space". It would "most assuredly" be classified as a "small camera bag". If you've only got 1 camera, one extra lens, an external flash and the normal amount of "support" items for this gear, then it will work, but still small. But it is priced right for its size.My biggest complaint is that there is no "quick" zipper under the flap to quickly secure the lid. Instead you have to buckle "4" buckles down to secure the lid. And the shoulder strap has "NO" padding. I removed it and put another one on that had padding. I was lucky that I had an extra "black" strap with padding laying around.I guess it's fine for the price, but definitely smaller than I had imagined.
The software is not the current version but Garmin is great about getting you a new release for free as long as you purchase the software package after the release date of the new package. I got v6 and v7 is the current one. After I got my copy installed, I simply followed the easy instructions to get my new version and it was sent to me within a week. The software is really nice and the accessories to mount it in your vehicles are great too. I didn't have much success with the bean bag staying where I wanted it, so I just used the double back tape and mounted it to the dash. That works great!
This is the best little device I have ever seen. It has made my life so much easier - no more cd's littering my car, and only my favorite songs so no having to fast-forward past songs I don't like on cd's. Playlists allow me to have certain songs for driving or working out or winding down at night (it's so small it's easy to jog or wear while working out). The cassette adapter is best for the car in my opinion. It's so easy to uplosd songs from cd's or to buy music from iTunes. I encourage anyone to get this. I belive it's the future and eventually we will all have one.
After much internet research, and several trips to local stores, I purchased the Podfreq nano. Great price, and very easy to use. Performance is excellent in the car or house. Great range, No distortion! Fits my nano 2G like a glove! As with any FM transmitter, finding an empty frequency is key. Once you find the empty frequency... Perfection!!!!
I have had nothing but trouble with this unit. It could not navigate on the olympic peninsula in Washington state. Resets itself too often. Finally, when I really needed it one night, it died. Not a power issue as it was plugged into the car with the charge light on. Tried charging overnight - now it will not reset and not even come on. Returning it for something that works.
Had the Fuji S5100 exactly one year now. Meant to write a review after our Hawaii trip last year. Just back from second annual trip and remembered that I hadn't entered a review yet.First - you'll be more satisfied the more you use it. This is my 5th digital camera and first Fuji. It's really grown on me.My wife rarely uses it since I take virtually every photo. But when she does, I just set it to AUTO, remind her how to zoom, and find that the pic's are just fine.I use a 512mb xD. I routinely fill up a card on one set of batteries (almost all of my shots are at the 2mp setting which are just fine for most any purpose). But beware - use only high quality digital batteries. If you are on a budget, here's a surprising find - buy the Kirkland 40-ct box at Costco. It's only about $11 and they are conveniently shrinkwrapped in 4-ct bundles - great for packing an extra set. These are far better than any other generic or store brand versions and rival the special batteries for digital products.With a 512MB card, I never deplete batteries by reviewing/deleting photos in camera. Download using a card reader and do your purging on the PC instead. Shots you might have deleted using the LCD may turn out to have an interesting look when seen on computer. And, unless you really have to use the LCD, learn to use the viewfinder it matches the final shot pretty well and it's more discreet.Here's a fail-safe insurance tip for good shots. Use fast shutter mode. There's a special button for this on the top of the camera. This allows 3 shots at a time in rapid succession. You can select first 3, last 3 or bracketing mode. I use last 3 for almost every photo. Just depress the shutter and the camera starts shooting. When you release, the last 3 shots are saved. I always find at least one keeper. (bonus tip - only in AUTO mode, you can squeeze off up to 40 in a row - try it at knee level while following your toddler or during the last 10 yards before a finish line).I get incredible indoor shots without a flash, using Sports mode with fast shutter while increasing the ISO to 400. Be sure to resist the urge to zoom too far, the shots get darker and fuzzier in dim light. Use widest mode and move yourself closer. Great for photos of the talent show without distracting the performers with a flash.I recently discovered a cool new technique using Continuous AF and Aperture mode. Open up the Aperture to the highest level, set your ISO to 64, and find a still subject with an interesting background. You'll get an ultra crisp detailed view of your subject with the background blurred slightly. Very professional!I use a tiny 6 inch tripod for night shots. There are two timer modes. One for 10 seconds and one for 2 seconds. Use the 2 second mode when you are not in the shot. Be sure to use bracket mode to squeeze off 3 shots in a row. You'll get one regular, one brighter, and one darker shot to choose from later.One technique I started using is utilizing more candid shots with less posing. You can turn off the beeper and false-click sound using Set Up mode so your subjects are less aware. While getting the family to line up for a group shot, try squeezing off a few fast-shutter shots as they are moving around. You can quietly zoom in on a smaller group and get some very interesting and touching photos and they'll never know.I think it has a relatively fast response time. It helps a lot if you can frame your shot before hand but it's not really necessary. Just squeeze half-way down so that all you need to do is squeeze all the way at the right moment. When I can't frame the exact shot, just pick a spot approximately the same distance and frame that as a substitute. This works well when there's lots of light.Why won't I give this 5 stars? It's a bit too big to be ultra portable in a briefcase or purse (I travel a lot) and I find that some colors appear bland. I fix a fair amount with a photo editor. But it's still my favorite camera.
This is quite possibly the worst camera I have ever used, in fact it's SO bad I had to write a review (and return it.) In short, if you enjoy getting natural low-light shots without a flash, you will HATE this Kodak camera.I was blinded by the specifications, MPEG4 video, 6MP imager, 12x optical zoom with image stabilisation, very light weight, large 2.5" high resolution screen. Sure, it all sounds good on paper, but it appears that Kodak didn't put the pieces together correctly, which really is a shame because it seems that a firmware upgrade would be all that is required to fix the following problems.To begin with, this camera can't focus correctly in low light (without a flash), so you have to take the shot over and over just to get it right, if that's even possible. I've taken an identical shot with a Canon S1 and a Sony H1 and can read the label on a bottle of wine from across the room, not so with the Kodak.Second, what you see on the display before you take the shot is NOT what you get as a picture afterward. For some reason, the camera gains up the screen correctly so that it looks right, however when you snap the picture and review it, it's always dark/underexposed! And the camera KNOWS it's dark, because when you go to the built function to fix your pictures, the camera always brightens them up (which is not a good option as this adds noticeable artifacts.) I've tried every mode to let the camera control the exposure and it just doesn't work. Overriding the EV seems to help (although then it doesn't look correct on the screen anymore), and with manual mode you can control the shutter, but in the end it's just a guessing game. With the Canon and Sony they can figure the exposure correctly so that what you see on the screen is what you get in the picture. If I couldn't get ANY camera to take the shot correctly then I would think this was my problem, however the Kodak is the only camera that I can't make work, and I've had several Canon's and Sony's over 4 years now which work as expected. If this was the only thing wrong I might have kept it, but poor exposure coupled with bad focusing just pushes it over the edge.Third, it has a LOT of dead pixels on the CCD (this may have been just my camera.) This is just flat out a quality control issue. They mainly show up when I gained up the EV of the image. Take a pure black picture (put your hand over the lens) and gain up the EV to maybe +2.0 and when you review the picture, zoom all the way in and scroll across the screen... mine looks like a starfield! I've taken this shot a few times and it's always the same pixels. It seems that possibly Kodak is cheating when you boost the EV and electronically gaining up the image vs. lengthening the exposure by keeping the shutter open longer (which should be a function of the ISO and not the EV.)Fourth, very few options for white balance. Fluorescent, sun, shady sun and flash ... that's all. No incandescent? No custom? Good luck on getting your colors to come out correctly. We're plunking down $200-ish for this camera, we should be getting pictures that are superior to film! Both Canon and Sony have a custom white setting which work great for all situations.I'm not sure how this camera got such good reviews, however it seems to be from people who don't ask a lot of it or are always shooting outdoors in bright light or with the flash. If this is you, then the camera is probably fine, but wouldn't you rather get a camera that can take better pictures in more situations? I'm not saying to get an SLR, but rather I'm suggesting that you look at the competition, do a little research and test the cameras.The thing I love about digital photography is that it's BETTER than film! 4x6 prints look better than 35mm film, and the color is always more true. You should be asking a lot from your camera, and it should be delivering.P.S. I thought that maybe I had a bad camera, but I went and tried one at Best Buy and had the same results, and their store was even brighter than the room I was originally testing in. I also tried one at Target with the same outcome. It just makes me sad that Kodak seems to have all these great pieces but can't put them together in a quality package.If someone has found a way around these problems I'd love to hear it because I still can't believe this camera is that bad. PLEASE try it in the store first, and try a Canon and Sony as well.Some tips for great shots:Set the lowest ISO possible within reason to get a clear shot, the higher the ISO, the higher the electronic gain from your camera and the more noise in the picture.The higher the mega-pixels is not necessarily the better the shot. A lot of times the same basic camera with an 8MP or 9MP imager, both imagers will be the same size, and the 9MP imager will have more noise making it equivelant to the 8MP imager. Also go with image stabilisation, Canon has the SD800 with image stabilisation and the SD900 without. If you get a blurry shot with the 9MP camera you have just effectively reduced your resolution most likely below the 8MP, so go with the SD800 with image stabilisation. Besides, if it's noisier anyway, you now have a larger image file with more noise.To get a brighter picture, set the exposure longer or turn up the EV. On any decent camera you'll also notice this change on the display as well as the final picture.To increase the depth of field and get more things in focus, raise the F-stop (this will let in less light, and nothing comes for free so the camera will have to have a longer exposure to compensate), lower the F-stop to keep your main subject in focus but make everything else out of focus. You can see an example of this by squinting, put a printed page in front of you too close to focus, then squint and you will notice that the text comes into focus, the camera is doing the same thing.Set the custom white balance for your current lighting condition.Set the camera for the highest resolution (MP of the camera) and minimum amount of compression (usually fine or super fine.)Zoom into the picture after you have taken the shot to make sure it came out in focus.
I have just recieved this remote as a gift and in a matter of 5 minutes I had the remote setup to work with all of our equipment. We have a surround sound system, DVD player, directv satelite, and the TV. After the 5 minute setup ALL our other remotes were replaced! If you want to watch a DVD with one touch this remote turns on the surround sound to the right setting, then turns on the DVD and changes the TV to the correct video input. To switch back to watching the TV the process is the same. Changing the surround system, turns off the DVD then changes the TV video input to the correct channel. This is the BEST universal remote I have ever seen. All functions work not just some of the functions. If your looking for one remote to operate all your components this is the only one you need.
Due to it's size, I was worried it was going to be louder than my previous fans. This was definately not the case. After purchasing 3 fans I am finally satisfied with this...
I have had this camera now for 2 years and I have found that the people do NOT read the manual or do not memorise it. I get very good pictures and it has some great built in features. I love it.
This mouse worked immediately upon plugging it into a USB port.Oddly enough, the old, original mouse, which was plugged into the mouse jack, also worked simultaneously (xp, sp3). I installed the driver from [...] and have the option of setting three joysticks and two buttons to any key combination I want. So far, I have these temporarily set to null. One of the most useful features is the ability to change pixel sensitivity. While holding in the right joystick button (straight in), simultaneously press both the left buttons (not the left joystick). Every time you do this, it increases the sensitivity until you reach the max, after which, it continues to cycle starting at the slowest value (400dpi). At max, you barely touch the mouse and the pointer moves a foot! This mouse works on virtually any surface.
Awesome USB Cable. This product works great on my Garmin Montana 600! I can easily send information between my Garmin device and my Mac!
This dvd player was purchesewd for my 9 year old and he absolutely loves it and has had no problems.
Awsome!!! I have an older digital camera that uses this type of card. But my computer dosen't have a card port for this style. I bought this and it has worked perfectly!!!
When setting out to get a new printer for my home office, I knew I'd get another HP and I knew that I didn't want a cable in the way. Yes, printing without the cables, expecially if you have more than one laptop in the house, is quite enjoyable.The Jet Direct 380x does exactly what you'd expect and installs fairly easily. Everything except the high price is satisfying.
I have this almost 3yr old T43p thinkpad that came with a 60GB HDD of which only 51GB was usable space. This 2nd HDD adapter extended the lifespan of my PC by another 3yrs. Frankly I havent used the CD/DVD drive any more than 0.5% of the time since now a days everything is networked and with high speed internet and dirt cheap high capacity jumpdrives transferring data never nessecitates CD/DVD.So replacing the DVD drive with another HDD is a no brainer. Installation took &lt;2mins. I bought myself a 2.5" WD250GB Scorpio PATA drive that I had to slip into the adapter. Shove the thing in and viola you have additional 250GB. After booting up you will not see the HDD but it is there. Just right click on My computer>Manage>Storage>Disk Management>selected the newly installed HDD and format it NTFS (you can do a quick format since it is a brand new one, or else do a full format which takes little longer depending on the capacity). Also this is where you get the option to partion it if you so wish. Once formatted it is just like another HDD.The WD250GB Scorpio PATA drive is really wishper quiet even in an empty room with no ambient noise.One that concerened me a little is there is a very tiny gap between the drive and the plastic that fills the gap. But so far it is not rattling around. However make sure you are getting the right adapter for your system.. T4o series has the ultrabay slim , so make sure you get the "slim" version. R series use Ultrabay2000 so keep that in mind.I am very very happy that IBM came up with this novel solution. Infact you can have multiple 2.5" HDDs which you can swap in an out and take instant backups. Dont know if putting IN and OUT HDDs too many times can wear out the contacts, so not highly advisable.I THINK IT IS MUST FOR ALL AGING THINKPADS.
the case is pretty good, the only problem i have is kinda hard to plug in the charger when the case in on. other than that its good!
I'm amazed at all the people who've given this three plus stars even though they've broken multiple units. They are decent, while they work, but for the price of three sets you could get something better to begin with. They are good for working out, but my first set broke after three months. I figured I'd be more careful with the second set, but they broke after 1 month. Both broke at the hinges, just like everyone else's. Now I'm out the money spent on those two sets and I have to invest more $$ in something decent that will last. These are garbage, save yourself the aggravation and buy something better.
This player has a nice compact size and is very user friendly. I've had mine for about a year and I love it.
I'm still learning with this lens. Like other reviews - it is soft at 300. Using it on a Rebel xti. Hope it takes greaf surfing pictures this summer
I like this little printer! fast, light portable. The power pack and infrared make it truly "wireless". www.lyonsden.info
You know why these headphones are so cheap to buy? I'll give you one guess. Yup, it's because they ARE cheap. I bought a pair through an Amazon Seller and within a few weeks of using them, only one side works now. Pay more money and get a better pair. I'm pretty sure these other reviews about the headphones were written by someone trying to sell them.
This was a great graphics board. But not for me. The reason? I still have a thing for those older games (By &quot;older&quot; I mean only 5 years ago or so) and I don't do too much more than business aapplications otherwise. Shooters like Doom3 and Unreal Tournament shine here (although they may need a bit of tweaking to get running correctly) and Flight sim fans can get smoother frame rates at maximum detail too. But otherwise it's overkill for the rest of us. This is a graphics board for the future, and I had a lot of problems with older games and programs, especially DOS based stuff. Yeah, I know, not too many of those left, but the point is I still use them and I don't need the headaches of all the lock-ups and crashes. If you have a brand new computer and plan on using just the most modern games and programs, by all means, this is the one to get. Otherwise, the cost doesn't justify nearly equal performance for day to day computing.
This mount was easy and quick to install on my windshield. Who recommend to friends and family. Thank you Garmin!!!!
Just plug and play, everything worked perfectly,Its exactly as I imagined it would be.Small and easy to setupI recommend this product.Thanx!!
I was looking for a smaller lightweight adjustable tabletop that was inexpensive and portable. It was also necessary that it would fit easily into a briefcase. The Tabletote which I discovered on Amazon, is exactly the product for which I was looking, and seems to be stable enough to fulfill my objectives for its usage. I am especially pleased with the simple manner in which the legs telescope in and out and lock into the desired position.
I keep my Linkstation Pro in the wine cellar, where it shares some space with a server. This thing never, fails, complain, nor twich. It's an excellent product! Period!
I only use this filter when I'm shooting in extreme conditions. It is very durable, and can be cleaned by the edge of my shirt. However, flare is common. I use a Hoya multicoated filter under most conditions if durability is not an issue. The price is right.
This keyboard is the best wireless keyboard I've ever seen. It is beautiful to look at, the battery lasts forever, and it is easy to use.I am using it with a home theater PC running Snapstream's Beyond Media and BeyondTV. It works great, I have not had to install any drivers and it still does everything I need.I'm glad I spent the extra money. This keyboard is absolutely perfect for use with an HTPC.
I'd previously purchased an HP LaserJet 1020 and now have it paired with a new computer in our home. My family complained about there being no printer with the old computer, so I went looking for another 1020, but found this at a lower price -- and was pleased that it uses the same toner cartidges. Print quality and speed are great, it worked out of the box with no setup problems at all.
I was looking for a cheap little FM radio with digital tuning that I could use to walk around the house with headphones on and this little device fit the bill.When I got it home and opened it up one of the first things that I noticed was that the interface was poorly designed. When looking at the display you'll notice that the buttons are upsidedown. Not a big deal, it'll take a bit of getting used to but in all, not well thought out and kind of annoying.Also the volume dial is just next to where you put the headphone jack so the headphone jack kind of gets in the way when you try to adjust the volume. Another example of poor design.The final problem (a real show stopper) is the performance. I had problems picking up all but a few of the stations with very strong signals and got a lot of static as I moved around. Unfortunately the stations that I was able to pick up were not the ones that I wanted so I think I'm going to have to return this and pick something up that has a bit of a higher price.
DONT BUY THESE!!! Just as the previous reviewer stated, you can get these from Bose for free. I couldn't find it on their website, so I gave their sales department a call and they fixed me right up. Great job for Bose and their customer service, shame on whoever is selling these.
From the photo of the item, it looks like a CompactFlash but in reality, it's smaller than most people's thumbnails ... do not take a deep breath around it :-)What's nice is it comes with a "regular" (SD) sized adapter that will fit most readers. You just slide this transflash (aka MicroSD) card into the adapter and then slide it into your reader as if it's a "regular" SD card.I have two Moto phones and the card is already formatted and ready to use without me doing anything else.Do you need to buy a separate reader to format/re-format the card before using? I'm not sure why one of the other reviewers said he needed a reader. My phone can format/re-format the card without an external reader and I would think most cell phones can. You can double check your instructional manual but I'd be surprised if your phone could not.As for mounting it on your computer desktop, on my Moto phones, all I have to do is switch the USB settings from Data/Fax to Memory card and my phone mounts on my desktop and I can drag files to and from it like it's another hard drive. I'm a Mac user so maybe this is a feature not offered on Windows machines ...But the card is formatted for immediate use - at least with my Moto cell phones.Another plus for getting a card is the Moto phones will only allow you to take high res photos with a large Memory card and of course, you can store more songs.
I have been using this for couple of weeks...and it works really good...literally there is no noise from the fans...and laptop cools real quick..Nice product..
Fast delivery! Not a problem with the Hub. I have had 3 flash drives plugged in at the same time and no problem with any messages of low power,along with my mouse drive and my wireless adapter. Also purchased from Amazon a Hogue grip for a S&W J frame with very satisfying results.
I toyed with this thing all afternoon and it was the reviews left here that led me to use a metal crochet hook to press down hard on the set key. I placed the remote on a book on my lap with it pointing towards the TV. This way I was able to use both my hands to work the buttons. It still took me two tries, but the 1st code on both my VCR and TV worked. Luckily, my DVD player is a Sony so it was already set up. No more remotes all over the coffee table. Yeah!
I bought this little player for a third TV that is rarely used. It lasted for 3 DVDs, and now I get a "unknown disc" message and it won't play any DVDs at all. I've tried turning it off and on, different DVDs, I've even tried a different TV, and no dice. It was well out of warranty by the time the problem surfaced, so there was no chance of a refund.I won't be buying Apex stuff anymore!
I can use the 2000 drivers but it crashes windows XP pro randomly. Not to mention seems to slow windows down trying to use it. When is this company going to get drivers for XP? if they do maybe this be a worthwhile item that I paid for.
Great player so far had it for about a week, bought it mainly for the USB feature being a Sony person for years it was hard deciding on this unit over the other one in the store from advice from the store clerk. The unit is performing great it sounds great and the USB works well with my flash drive it made forget that it also plays cd. I am very satisfied with this player.
This attractive boombox is moderate in size so it uses up a very small area; the sound is sharp and excellent, the controls are easy to manipulate. Because the operations are mostly of the earlier other than the evolving sophisticated gadgetary type, and because the it is not heavy, this is a boombox that you can move around with---it is easily portable and manageable, and adaptable to many settings. Still, the inclusion of preset buttons, sleep, and mega bass buttons adds flavor and quality to this system. I bought it at only $38 from another store, after web searching widely for an easy, small, efficient, piece of equipment that is likely to last. I have no qualms about this Sony.
I purchased the Brother HL-2070N after my HP Laserjet died about 6 weeks ago. Overall, it has been very good for the price. We are an all Mac household, and it was very easy to install the drivers and plug directly into our home network.We are using it in a home business that does music editing. I have found that I get about 1800 pages per toner cartridge. I purchase refurbished cartridges from Cartridge World (to save money and help the environment). The downside is that the drum unit ($90 - about the cost of the printer, itself) needs to be replaced after about 10,000 pages. I am used to the HP system that includes the drum unit as part of the toner cartridge. Just be aware and educate yourself about the Brother system of separate toner cartridge/drum cartridge when purchasing this unit.I use standard 20 lb. paper with it, and after about 5000 pages, it has only had 2 errors. Both times, it was while printing large batches of files (200 pages or more at a time) and it pulled two pages from the paper tray at the same time.My biggest complaint is that there is almost no warning time when you run out of toner. With my HP printer, I could print until it became faint on the page and then shake the cartridge a few times and get 200-300 pages more, before having to replace it. With this Brother printer, when the toner light comes on, it means that it will stop printing until you change it. The best thing to do is to always keep an extra cartridge on hand, and as soon as one runs out, replace it and purchase a new extra cartridge.This is a great printer for the price. The print quality is as good as should be expected - very clean, and very fast. Unless you step up to a MUCH more expensive printer, you will not avoid the paper curling issues, which are not really that bad, either.
I really didn't think that I wanted to spend this much money on a digital camera. I'm just an amateur who enjoys photography. I tried the Digital Rebel, Olympus E-500, Nikon D-50 and D-40: these were all fine cameras, but they still seemed lacking to me. I thought that the Canon EOS-30D was terrific with it's 5fps, build quality, and numerous options, but the price was still too steep. After mulling it over long and hard, I decided to spend even more money and get the D200. This is a camera that I won't feel is lacking for a very long time. It's at the sweet spot of the price/performance curve: after this point, I think that diminishing returns begin unless you're a professional who relies on their camera for a living. I am most impressed with the exposure meter and the LCD review screen: it seems to get exposures correct much more often than the other cameras that I've tried. I spent a lot of time changing settings on the other cameras to get the right exposure, but the D200 gets it right most of the time in Programmed Auto! The LCD screen accurately shows the picture that was taken; whereas, the other cameras' screens would show different results than would ultimately appear on my monitor or in print. One more great feature that the Canon EOS-30D didn't have is Auto ISO: this is awesome, and it works great!I suggest that every newbie to this camera go to Ken Rockwell's site and download his free D200 user's guide: he explains the camera and all of its settings in straightforward language. He tells you how he configures his D200 and why he configures it that way. I found the manual much easier to comprehend after reading his guide. He also has a wealth of other info about the D200 and photography in general (such as how to use histograms), and it's all free.The quality of this camera makes me "feel" like a better photographer: it inspires confidence. I love this camera.
I am in the midst of packing for a month long trek to Africa that begins tomorrow. Packing will have to wait while I express my great frustration and disappointment while I am still angry. I bought this piece of crap with hopes that it would be the perfect musical companion. Why didn't I choose an iPod - or a half a dozen other mp3 players? Hoping that the long battery life would keep me from carrying a load of batteries on my back through Africa, I choose this waste of computer technology. Little did I know that this worthless piece of metal would cut off every three seconds - and then when it does play for more than a minute at a time it repeats the same song over and over ... endlesly. I had read similar comments from other reviewers but ignroed them thinking that perhaps they were just the random exceptions in view of the overwhelming reviews that others had posted. No such luck. Now I am stuck taking this useless thing with me to Africa. If you stumble across a report of an international incident because a man could no longer handle his malfunctioning iAudio CV300 and just flipped out, it was me. Pepper this review with your own selection of favorite swear words.
Although a little challenging to install - this is a super product for those who have older car stereos and want to be able to use an MP3 (or other external music device) for crystal-clear sound - all while not having to search for a "free" FM radio channel!
Great card for the price. I use this in a HTC touch and it gave me a huge boost in the amount of memory to store all the useless things I have. 4GB is plenty as I use this mostly for work stuff, docs, email, etc, and a little music. (I also have a few videos just because I can) Also works in a Motorola Razr.
Everything is great on this player. The batteries never run out because the system recharges the batteries, and it still has never skipped on me. It is really worth the price.
I have to say at the outset that I am not a gamer nor a techie, thus I cannot comment on this laptop's ability to handle comple graphics, etc. I just need a reliable, light, and good looking notebook. I have had prior laptops including HP, Toshiba and Dell. This Sony wins hands down.
WOW!! Kicker makes quality products that last a good while. These are the best(I mean loudest) 12 inch subs for a decent price. I have two of them in a small dual 12 box with a 1600 watt amp and none of my friends systems even come close!!! Its a way to make a girl wet my x would say :) lol My rear view mirror never stay in one place, change in drink holder rattles with everything else not strapped down lol, and cars who pull up next to me with a cell phone gets pissed. In short words they are the best subs ive had for the price and i havnt had any problems
I had nice bose speakers that the foam surround had dry rotted on. I was on a limited budget so I needed the best specs for the lowest cost. These fit right in and sound great! I highly recommend them. The original foam surround gave the cabinets slightly more earth shaking bass. These have a tighter bass and seems like it will handle a lot more power than the originals.
There is nothing to say about this product. Canon's lens hoods from the begining have been of great design. They do the job, they protect the lens, you can reverse them for storage and protection, they don't interfere, or add distance to filters. Canon has the only lens hood system that makes any sense at all.
Pro: Microsoft's ergonomic keyboards are great for style and comfort. The larger-than-average mouse provides hand support that helps reduce repetitive strain injury. The materials are durable and the devices are well-constructed. Driver installation is easy and automatic.Con: The transmitter used to communicate between the USB dongle and the keyboard/mouse is too weak. While it has a high theoretical range, any electronic device between it and the keyboard and mouse can severely interfere with their function. A monitor placed near the wireless keyboard is enough to cause intermittent disruption, resulting in lost keystrokes or even an unresponsive keyboard for a few seconds. As a programmer it was not usable for me, as I imagine it would be for any heavy typer. I would strongly recommend the wired alternatives from Microsoft.
Bought this GPS as it seemed to have good write ups. I have had a few problems with this. First getting the maps installed was a problem and the small storage only allows 4 or 5 states. I tried to load in all the states I95 went through and it could not be done. I read where other GPS have all the states already loaded and ready to go. Second problem I had was when I tried to go to a gas station. Following the GPS and I ended up in a field where the gas station was supposed to be. The gas stationed turned out to be about 4 miles in the other direction. Another road was labeled County Road 200. This road is listed everywhere and marked as Pages Dairy road. Garmin customer service has a lot to be desired. Tried calling and you get the taped message that it will be 30-35 minutes. They suggest email your question for faster response. Did that and you get a message that they will get back to you in 7-10 days. Now exactly quick customer service. I bought the dash mount and that works pretty good.
I installed this heat sink at part of a restoration project for an old Dell Dimension XPS Gen 2 just recently. It took the idle temp of the 3.4 GHZ P4 processor from A dangerously hot 90+ Celcius idle temp down to 50 Celcius! Incredible! Hell of a product. The CPU temp doesn't even crack 60 Celcius when I push it. All that, plus now my XPS glows red. What can I say, Zalman does it again.
I have been in the market for a new set of speakers for my computer system. I wanted a set of speakers with surround sound. I like the ability of hearing music and other stuff in surround sound now since I didn't have anything like this before.I would recommend this item for anyone looking for a good set of speakers at a resonalbe price.This set of speakers matches my computer system.The speakers have a good sound quality and really have a nice neat look when grouped together. The only downside is the wires in the back as they can get tangled easily; then again it'snot a breal big matter.
We have a 15 month old baby and he loves the Lion King movie! I was against buying a DVD player for the car until I had to sing &quot;10 Little Monkeys On the Bed&quot; for 1 1/2 hours on the way to my mother-in-law's house. This DVD player is lightweight and has a huge 7&quot; screen..........our baby loves this..........and we do too! Thanks for the great portable DVD player at such a wonderful price!
I had to replace the one I bought that came with the laptop. This one is much better and came at a reasonable price too!
Overall I like these earbuds a lot. They do have a very strong bass bias, so if that is what you are looking for great, if that bothers you then you should definitely look elsewhere. Any of the preset equalizers with heavy bass on my MP3 player are basically unusable with these earbuds because it will drown out the other ranges. But a flat or treble-biased equalizer sounds great because the bass is still available, along with rich mids and clear treble. The range on these earbuds is also noticeably larger, especially on the low end, than other headphones I've used.These are great earbuds if you want to listen to music in a loud environment, such as a crowded office, bus, or even airplane, without having to crank up the volume. Because of the seal these make in your ear canal they block out most environment background noise so all you hear is the music. These work so well that I actually play tracks at about half the volume as I did with regular earbuds, and as a result I've even noticed improvement in the battery life of my MP3 player.The only fault I've had with these is that about 8-9 months after purchasing these the sound in the left earbud started to cut out. The problem was the wire connecting to that earbud seemed to be slipping loose and cutting off the sound. Luckily I was within the 1-year warranty and they shipped me another pair, but I was distressed that such an expensive pair of headphones would go out after several months. The problem is likely in the design: since the metalic earbuds fit within your ears there is natural tendency to pull them out by the base of the wires when removing them from the ear. This probably loosened the mount over several months and resulting in it wearing out. So if you get these definitely pull them out by the bud itself, not the wire.Pros:* good rich sound if you don't mind the bass* stylish, catchy colors (I have the metalic red), goes well with ipods if you are sick of white wires* wires are less prone to tangling* great blocking of environmental noise, especially in noisy environments. benefits of noise canceling headphones with the batteries or the bulk.Cons:* Several reviews note having to return them to fix problems with the wires.
This is the exact same radio when it comes to reception as the sangean ATS 505 it just has more "bells and whistles".
Got this Christmas of 2001- still going strong after a year. Sound is great. Small enough to fit in top shelf of cabinet. Looks good too. Buying an additional one this year for my teen. Wish I'd have found this price last year. Enjoy!
A great savings and the copies are very clear...I will never purchase the name brands again!!!
I ordered three of these adapters and all are working well as expected after 2 weeks. The voltage output was accurate and all three worked in their applications. As other reviewers have noted, the Belkin name is not on the device and this is a generic as far as I can tell. I think the ad should say "This is a replacement for the Belkin......" Also, the appearance is slightly different than the picture in Amazon's ad. Would I buy these again ?.....YES
was a great product, I can connect any of the audio equipment to the car systems, without any fuss.thank you
If you plan on buying this camera look no further. The camera has little functions ( just aim and shoot) the camera has a cheap light and hallow feel to it. i suggest spending a little more money on a higher quality camera.
I was not expecting much to be honest. My wife wanted it to shred carrots and other veggies. What we ended up liking best about it was cheese grating. You can go through a big block of cheese in no time at all, and with little mess on your hands.Best part is, the device is very easy to clean. You take out the messy parts and throw them in the (top rack) of the dishwasher.Again - We love this device. Highly recommended.
I couldn't believe how great I could see through the Bushnell Perma focus 8x25 binoculars!!! I have tried many different kinds of binoculars. These are by far the best!!!
Multiple problems with these headphones. I use them for voice tracks so I have no comment on sound quality. There is no display so there is no way to know what is happening with the system when you press a button. There is no repeat function. The headphones will only play one track over and over again -- I can't forward to another track. I'm very displeased and am going to return them.
They sounded better than my stock speakers but after a few weeks I am dissapointed with the clarity when riding at higher volume levels.
okay case with space limitations - only room for SD1000 camera, nothing else - not a problem for me since this is not my primary camera - I carry extra card and battery in SLR camera case
speedy delivery. just what I wanted. Would buy from this company again. Thanks very much
This is the second Garmin 2720 I have bought. One for the car and this one for the motorcycle . Has the GPS functions I want without all the stuff one very seldem uses or wants. Had a problem withn the screen on this one but Garmin replaced the complete unit in 48 hrs. GREAT C/S with Garmin. One of the few companies that have C/S.................
I have been looking for this in stores and unable to find it. Found a couple different brands on Amazon and decided on this one. It works great on the peach fuzz on the face!!! Nicely constructed.
I must agree with an earlier reviewer. Ergonomically this is the best mouse i've ever used, and i too am a "mouse snob" -- But unfortunately, after less than a year of use, the left click button no longer responds. For the premium microsoft is charging, that is unacceptable.
Worth the 20 bucks - easy to st up - easy to use, works excellent, just make sure that your radio stations are covered before you buy it - comes with a cool little docking station too
I bought this card to transfer files to my Motorola z6tv. It took a while and a re-ghost of my laptop but I figured out that the drivers that came with the device are out of date. When I downloaded the latest drivers I was able to connect to the phone and transfer files.It's a great device when you finally get it working, but it took a bit of playing around.
This absolutely does nothing for installing a DDIN unit in the Nissan Pathfinder.There are no mounts included. It states you will need to use the existing mounts but this thing doesnt even align up with the stock mounts. It simple provides no value whatsoever.May work for other vehicles. But for a Nissan Pathfinder 2001. It DOES NOT WORK, even though it is listed.
I purchased this player 3 weeks ago after having tried several other inexpensive portable DVD players and eventually returning them all due to malfunctions.I wanted a player for my 7 year old daughter and thought I'd give this one a try since it was designed with kids in mind and was in our budgeted range (cheap!). I've been very impressed with the unit.Included in the box was the player, an ac adapter, a car adapter, a battery pack that doubles as a table stand, a remote with batteries, stereo headphones, and a carrying case.I've used the player with DVDs, music CDs, and picture CDs and it works fine with all of them. From what I've been able to determine, it only displays wide screen mode, so some of the pictures and movies seem stretched, but that hasn't bothered my daughter at all.Battery life lasted about 2 hours with video, about 2.5 hours with video off (listening to music).The only cons that I've noticed with the unit, other than the inability to turn off the wide screen video:1)The carrying case does not work to mount the unit on a headreast in the car. It is totally enclosed and is strictly for carrying the unit around. The power adapters do not fit in the carrying case with the unit.2) The screen does well when looking at it from different angles from the sides, but you quickly lose the image when you look at it more from the top or bottom.3) Several other players that I tried would pick up where you left off in a movie when the unit was restarted - I couldn't find that feature on this one.4) Typical of all cheap portable players, the sound through the speakers isn't good - though it is louder than any of the other players I tried. Sound quality through the headphones is great and it even sounded excellent when I hooked it up to decent quality computer speakers.Overall, I am very pleased with this player. I seems very durable compared to the other units I tried and is great for keeping kids entertained in the car on on an airplane. The screen is small at 4.5", but its image is as good as the larger units I tried. This unit is small enough that kids can just hold it in their hands - though a car mount would have been a nice feature. The unit is not much larger than a portable music CD player, though it is thicker and heavier due to the large battery. If you're looking for an inexpensive DVD player, I highly recommend this unit
It sure beatd having to change lens from 28-100 and 75-300. I like it.
This unit was suggested to me by my ISP and I have enjoyed the benefit of faster more reliable surfing with a greater range. My only and substantial caution to you is that you do not purchase it if you are not tech savy as I am on the cusp and needed to call their apparent overseas technical support line. What a mistake that was...... like most companies today support or the lame attempt came from a barely English speaking, non situational understanding but friendly lass who couldn't click the mouse fast enough to read the script from the monitor to even point in the direction of my problem. Update as of 1/21/11. This unit has been working flawlessly with very good signal throughout the house and to the outside garage and beyond at 100 feet plus through the walls of a brick house. I am a happy customer.
These are great headphones for daily use for computers, mp3 players, to take in the car for portable DVD players, etc. We have probably 7-8 pair floating around the house for the kids to use as they please - kids who are currently 13 years old down to 2. I've replaced all the other cheap headphones that came with mp3 players, etc. We have never had a pair of these stop working after three years.The one complaint for us is that the cord contains two wires all the way from the plug up to the headset. The two separate wires are joined together, but our 6 year old enjoyed splitting those two apart. So we ended up with what seems like a lot of wires all flopping around, getting tangled, etc. She did that to three pair over the course of several weeks before I realized what she was doing and put a stop to it. But, even so, none of those pair have stopped working. Just a bit of a pain to deal with. But, as I said, this is more about our child than the headphones themselves. But, if the cord were a single, it couldn't be split.Also, these aren't officially "kid's headphones" so they don't adjust down small enough to fit securely on tiny heads. But for less than $5 a pair, I've not minded bending the metal to help them fit better.
Bought these thinking they would be good for nighttime boating. There were not. I found them difficult to use, and do not have any long range focus, and don't add much more visually to the night view than you can see by yourself. I sent them back for a full refund.
GREAT PRODUCT, LOOKS GREAT N FUNCTIONS GREAT. ENOUGH OUTLETS FOR ALL MY ELECTRONICS N DOES REDUCE VIDEO/AUDIO POLLUTION, I NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE. WOW !!!!
I have only used the battery a couple of times and it seems to work as well as my Canon battery for my SD1000. It seems to take as many pictures and charges as quickly as the Canon. I would recommend this battery, especially given the price.
Purchased for video editing transfer and file backups. The most difficult part of whole thing was the silly HP P-7 case. Works well with W7-64 bit.
I have bought this piece for my notebook that had all of its USB 2.0 ports spoiled with mostly broken power connections.The only things that work with this adapter for me are my printer, a few memory sticks (not all) and nothing more. The power wire that comes along with this adapter is useless for me because the power cable tries to derive power from my already present USB port of the notebook. Since that USB power port is broken, there is no way I can make sure that the adapter gets enough power.I have returned this product.So, I suggest you first identify what exactly is the problem with ur USB port (power/port itself) and then get this one.
I purchased this system from Amazon in May.... Arrived in one week via UPS...in great condition.The system was expertly packaged to protect contents. It was easy to assemble and connect it up and was playing dvd's and cd's within an hour!The best part of this system is the dvd/tuner/receiver... It has plenty of power and features that will make you smile! It is perfect for a small-medium sized room.If there were an area to criticize... it would be the speakers are a little on the light side... they are adequate, but they don't quite make that great punch that some other speakers have.It has a small full-function remote that works well once you get used to it... In a nutshell - I think this is the best home theatre sound system for under [$$$] on the market.
Years ago, a printer tech recommended we replace one of our HP printers because the JetDirect card had failed. He made it sound like a complicated, expensive repair. I wish I had done then the research I did this year when another printer of the same model had the same problem. Turns out replacing the JetDirect card is astonishingly simple. The card sits in a slot accessible from the back of the printer. You don't even need to open the case. Two screws. Old card out, new card in, replace screws, done. Printer good as new. The replacement part is perfect.
My Imp 400 just arrived (I was the owner if the 350 before it broke) and after excitedly unwrapping the package I was shocked to find a pair of clunky generic "IRiver" wrap around headphones and NO SENHEISSER EAR BUDS. They practically advertise the ear buds more than the player and now they aren't including them? I feel so ripped off, I know the player is fantastic but I'm wrapping it up and sending it back simply due to the principle of the matter. Don't lie to the customer...
I'm an audiophile but wanted to listen to music at my desk at work and still be able to engage in conversation, so sound quality was last of my concerns. I wanted headphones that looked really nice, weren't big, and that I could hear around.I got what I wanted, until about a week after I began using them I found that they slid off my ears relatively easily and then, two short months after I ordered them and used them only at my desk at work (they were tethered to my G5) they snapped in half.Overall the sound quality wasn't terrible (wasn't great either), but not enough attention was paid to engineering the phones to work on a person's head, and the plastic used to fabricate them is of an appallingly low quality. I bought a pair for my mom after getting mine and now will be buying her something else before hers break, too.I would never encourage anyone to buy these. Even if the sound quality were perfect, who cares if they're duct taped behind your head?
i bought it for my girl friends camara very good product working perfect.
Does the Job, fairly simple to set up when you read the quick start instructions.I just wish the Wi-Fi signal were a lot more powerful. Really designed to cover the surfaceof the average hotel room. Beyond 10 yards, you're out of Luck !
This mouse only works if you have tiny hands and keep three fingers on the each the left, middle, and right mouse buttons. If you typically grip your mouse between your thumb and ring finger and click with your pointer and middle fingers, you will find this mouse uncomfortable. It also won't support your palm or allow you to hold your wrist at a comfortable angle.
Very simple. Plug in adapter into USB port, let windows do its thing, & you're done.When I first saw the mouse I was a little concerned that it would be too small. It felt a little odd at first but now I love it. I'm a 5'11" man with decent size hands, but the small size doesn't bother me. In fact, I plugged my old wired mouse back in the other day and I hated it. The bigger mouse felt clumsy.
By far HP paper is the best. It washes well and irons on without a problem. Just be sure and READ the directions.
i used this camera out of the box; you don't need to read the instructions to start taking photos (although it would help). the viewfinder is pretty easy to read, even in bright light, and the 28mm lens is the envy of anyone else who has a point and shoot like this. best of all, it's small! Highly recommend this product.
After researching laptop adapters for several days, I finally decided on this one. It is compatible with many signals, and the rangebooster is very helpful when traveling. It cost more than many other adapters, but is still a very good price for the product. I didn't want to risk buying a really cheap one, but also didn't want to spend a fortune! This one fit the bill nicely.I don't have a home network, I purchased this for traveling. During setup, it looks for a nearby network, but I live in the boonies and there were none around. So I called tech support just to make sure I understood what to do in my situation. They answered right away (almost no hold time) and were very helpful. Turns out I was indeed interpreting the setup correctly & could have set it up without the call to tech support. But it was nice to have prompt knowledgeable support nonetheless!Then on my month long cross country road trip, it worked very well, and was extremely intuitive and user friendly. Absolutely no questions whatsoever!!!
I just got my Sharp VE-CG40U yesterday, and I'm pleased with the image quality, but I had some trouble setting up the camera with my PC using the directions in the manual. I called the customer support number listed in the book, and the Sharp representative had never heard of the camera and was mystified to hear that Sharp even produced digital cameras!The camera only works with Windows and not Macs. So if you have a Windows machine and are pretty handy with figuring out your own computer issues, this camera seems to be a fine choice. If you're more of a novice with your PC, this isn't going to work for you.
I was a little wry about so called simple out of the box peer-to-peer USB wireless network sticks as I hadn't worked with them, let alone any wireless networks. It really couldn't have been more simple. The software guides the installation process with both a beginner and advance setup, both allowing to perform peer-to-peer or access point connections. State whether the computer of interest is the internet host or sharing from another and it takes care of the rest. There is 64 & 128 bit security setup with Alphanumeric and passphrase verification. CON: Some reason, I can't achieve a rate above 2MBits at a distance of 15 feet. Will have to consult the manufacturer as the help section does not address this concern.
This product has more bugs than a 10 dollar a night hotel.-- I couldn't get the software to autodetect the player; -- software freezes constantly -- the player only playes 30 seconds of each song; -- the audio manager software does not save preferences; if you specify recording at at 96 kb, it records at 64 kb.
After looking around for a case for the S3 IS and finding no good generic case I ordered this online. It worked perfectly with my camera.No additional neck strap - Just use the cameras! - Brilliant.Belt clip and additional storage pockets for sd cards batteries etc.Its snug around the camera and doesnt make it too bulky to carry.Great product - good price.
I work with a small team, and the intention of this purchase was so we could share our screens wirelessly and enhance collaboration. This projector has been an enormous disappointment from how it was billed.Before purchasing I first emailed Panasonic to see if it was Vista compatible. Absolutely they said. So I ordered. You know how you know when sales guys are lying? Their lips move. Something I'd forgotten in my excitement to get a good wireless projector.So as soon as it arrived, I pop the wireless driver CD (called "3.0ME") into my Vista box, and promptly get the following popup "????os???"OK. When you click OK, the driver install cancels. Mmm, you can almost taste the compatibility can't you?So I called Panasonic, where I got a very terse directive to go to the download site - to download "4.5 ME". Just as I was about to download I noticed it said that it was compatible with the 100NT, and the 51NT, but the 60NTU was not mentioned. I pointed this out to the brusque Panasonic techie who told me "look just download it, OK" and he hung up. So I did.Well after much fiddling it really wasn't working. So I uninstalled it, only to find that now the wireless on my laptop didn't work ie I couldn't access the web. So I called back Panasonic help, where I was told, "look your laptop working is nothing that I can help with" which I sort of appreciate, but I was trying to point out it was working perfectly until 4.5ME was installed. "Hey, I've got an idea" I said "How about I reinstall 4.5ME and see if that fixes whatever it messed with when it uninstalled itself out of the registry" . Great, he said. And so I did, and now - amazingly - the internet was working. But the wireless projector connection still was not.But the tech guy kept working with me - although he seemed to be referencing another product entirely which was frustrating for both of us. Finally he said "so you are using 4.5...I'm really not familiar with that, how about you install 3.0 then I can help you troubleshoot". I'm sorry, but when the tech help isn't familiar with the latest driver posted to the website something seems terribly wrong. "Its the latest driver" I pointed out "Yes but its not compatible with your projector" he said "Thats what I said the first time around to your colleague" I explained. It was all quite maddening.I then explained that actually I had tried to install 3.0 but the disc install failed. "Ahh" he said "You need the 3.0 download from the website". Well this was looking promising. So I downloaded and installed to find out...yup it was all in Japanese. No clue which buttons to click as they were all in Hiragana...Wow! This is compatibility??? Fortunately he knew which buttons to click, and he instructed me and off I went and STILL the machine wouldn't fire up using the wireless network. A picture would pop up for just a moment, but then close down. "It's a bug with Vista" he said. Well that may well be, but that's not how Panasonic sold this thing.So he told me what I needed to do was download another document that talked about how to wirelessly connect with Vista by manually setting up the IP addresses on the Network Drivers. "Well could you stick around and just talk me through this?" I asked. "Nope, I've never done it before, but the instructions look pretty easy" he said and then hung up. I stared mournfully at the dead telephone and began the lonely download.Well the good news is it does work. If you manually set the addresses which is a huge pain in the ass, denies you accessing the web on your wireless network, and can only deal with up to four users, and requires a whole set of undo steps on the back end to make the wireless work "properly" afterwards. Compatibility this isn't, this is jerry rigging.The picture is wonderful. But the wireless network set up is laughable for Vista, and for Panasonic to claim that this projector has compatibility is a near crime. Back it goes. What a waste of time money and effort. I hope this review helps someone avoid this aggravation.
Ok first, the sound quality is very sweet. Very smooth and very deep bass without becoming "tubby", where the woofer hits and causes a "deadening sound" or bottoms out. This sub sounds just great. I have a hatchback and usually you don't "need" anything more than 8" but anything smaller than a 10" just cannot push as much air, which affects the "thump factor".I purchased this way knowing that I can always grow with this sub and that you can always turn it down. It was only about $40 more than the 8" at 200 watts (I bought through Discount Jungle for $215). I have this set up with my factory deck which is really good for stock, but my deck has only 2 preouts (front, rear, and no separate sub control). I knew this going into this purchase, but assumed that the gain control and crossover would allow me to adequately to control it's sound. However, it is MUCH harder than I thought. This gain control is strange. Normally, you would be able to turn it all the way down for no bass and turn it up incrementally as you please. Well, all the way down on this sub does not stop the bass, it just takes it to it's lowest setting, which is still very strong and still too much for certain types of music. I have done some tweaking with the deck and produced a decent compromise with the sound so I am mostly happy, but the gain control was a big bummer and I am constantly adjusting the deck with the music, looking for my sound.With all that being said, I HIGHLY recommend this sub if your deck has 3 preouts, that way you can control the sub independently of the other speakers and not lose bass from them, which creates a much better sound. This would also negate the retarded gain control function. The lack of bass control with a 2 preout deck would be easier to swallow if the gain control went lower than it is set for and you should be able to create a good sound that you would not need to adjust alot.I plan on getting an aftermarket deck anyway, so it is not that huge of a deal for me, but don't get this sub if you are not prepared to upgrade your deck to allow for separate control. Also note that an 8 inch sub may/probably still have this problem. (based on my having a 5 1/2 inch, 50 watt powered sub in my old truck, that made great bass)All in all, besides the gain control, you cannot beat this sub for the quality, construction, price and the convenience of not having to buy or install a separate amp and be able to simply unclip the tube if you need extra room.
Such good tremble, such good base, such good surround sound, wow, how did I not buy it sooner, I wonder. By the way, the manual is so easy my [...] son was able to figure it out!!!exelent deal, love all the options.
This unit, using the HDMI port, provides an excellent image quality on the 56-inch 1080 television screen. Sharp, non-jagged edges and a very nice color transition throughout the picture are the result from either the DVD or the VHS widescreen format media.
whatever you do, DO NOT BUY THIS SCANNER! The software is horrible and the drivers do not work with any windows os. Within a few minutes the machine broke. I bought this from Compusa and am taking it back. I wil never by antothe canon scanner ever again.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Text-to-SpeechThis GPS navigator is a wonderful product and a value for money buy. Even though most new cars come equipped with a GPS navigator, this one is still worth having. Its handy, with all necessary GPS navigator functions like Favorite Locations, Text-to-speech and wide array of search points.It comes with all peripherals needed like the 12/24 volt car charger, USB charger and a nice case.All in all highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality product in ecomomical price range. Amazon is the place to buy your new Garmin nuvi!
I read the directions, installed the single AA battery and hung the clock. It set itself overnight. (Poor weather conditions, probably weak signal from Colorado.)The minute hand advances every 15 seconds. The thermometer is accurate enough, but it's more for show.It says that it can work outdoors, but I bought it for the family room.
This Lens is great for artistic photography and panoramic enthusiasts :D It help build panoramas fast and with great quality. I recommend ir a lot!.
The Sangean ATS 909 is my very favorite radio. And that's saying a lot, since I have quite a few different models. The 909 is fairly easy to use, once you carefully study the manual a few times. It's by no means a simple unit - having a number of bells and whistles - but the ergonomics seem to be quite sensible.Covering the shortwave band is as easy as it possibly could be, thanks to the key pad entry, scanner, tuning wheel, and memory presets. I find this not to be the case with some popular shortwave radios, such as the RP2100/CCRadio-SW.The sensitivity and selectivity of the AM and shortwave bands are very good, even when only the whip antenna is used. In fact, I've compared the AM reception with that of the CCRadio Plus, and found them to be nearly equal - the CCRadio Plus having only a slight edge. However, the 909 aided by the Kaito KA35 active loop antenna is a superb combination, if you want the best reception. On FM, I find the reception to be excellent as well. And as for the shortwave band - twenty-nine pages of nine presets each, each page able to be titled by the user! That's more than enough memory for an amateur. The LSB and USB also perform very well, and allow you to listen to truck and Ham transmissions.The tone of the speaker is quite good for a radio of this small size, and probably better than many portables. Some, though, may find it a bit flat on AM and shortwave. It seems to sound best on the FM band. I find it especially nice for classical music played at a soft to moderate volume. An output on the left side of the radio allows you to run the signal through an external speaker system, for even better sound quality.The 909 rests on a small folding stand which pulls out from the back. As an improvement on this, I would suggest using a plastic radio stand from Universal Radio. This addition will hold the radio at an angle that's much easier for viewing the display, and will help to make the 909 a practical desk or bedside radio. However, the numerals indicating the time of day (in 24-hour format, rather than 12) - although they are always displayed - are rather small for reading late at night. At two in the morning, it's difficult to focus on such tiny digits hiding in an olive green lit display. The beeper alarm is also rather soft. If you're a heavy sleeper with less than perfect eyesight, this radio may not suffice for the bedside.Again, I've used quite a few different radios, and the 909 remains my favorite, alongside the CCRadio Plus. I would rate it as an excellent all-round portable, the very best for sitting down late at night and running through the various bands until your wife says, "Come to bed; it's late!" In fact, I have two (two 909's, that is, not two wives) - one being the "Super" 909. I would highly recommend either version to any one who takes radio-listening seriously. Of all the models I've used, the 909 is the easiest and most capable and enjoyable one. And although it may not perfectly suffice as a bedside model, it makes an ideal desk radio, especially since its 8 1/2" body takes up so little space.Finally, I've had my original 909 for since about 2004, and it has never given me any problems. The digits in the display window work fine, as well as every other function on the radio. From reading many other reviews, I'd say the consensus is that this radio is well built and durable. Yes, it's expensive; but if radio is important to you, then the 909 will certainly be worth the price. It's a means as useful as the internet - and far more convenient - for keeping informed in these worrisome times.[NOTE ON THE "SUPER" 909] After buying and liking very much the regular Sangean 909 radio, I learned of the "Super" 909 model, which costs an additional $100. I carefully researced and considered this modified version for over a year before I finally decided to buy one. After comparing the two, however, I have to pass on my opinion that the "Super" 909 may not be worth the inflated price. The radio's sensitivity is admittedly improved, though not drastically. The tone of the speaker is brighter and clearer, especially on AM and shortwave, but it's also more tinny than the original, while the bass response is in no way improved.All considered, this amounted to an expensive and unexpected disappointment, especially considering the glowing review I had read on a certain well-respected radio web site, which originally persuaded me to buy the Super model. In fact, in some ways I actually like the older model's tone better; it's warmer, and better suited for music. The most outstanding improvement is in the color of the display light, which is now a brilliant blue when the radio is plugged in, but faint blue when running on batteries. Oh yes, I'm quite pleased with that modification. But even in these environmentally correct times, I wouldn't spend $100 on a blasted light bulb!So, if you're tormenting over whether or not to spring for the "Super" 909, perhaps you should at least lower your expectations. Like myself, you might like the older less expensive model just as well, or even better.[UPDATE] After using the "Super" 909 as a bedside radio, I have to correct my opinion of the neon blue light. It may be beautiful in the daylight, but it's far too bright at night. At 2 AM, this lighted window will simply burst you eyeballs. And the last thing your eyes will be able to withstand in the wee hours of the morning is a focused search for the tiny digits that indicate the time, nevermind the even smaller alarm symbol. In the end, the algae-green colored light that Sangean originally provides is the best and easiest way to view the display at all hours.[Second Update] Sangean has updated the 909 with the new "909X".
I got this PDA adapter to connectMac -&gt; Virtual PC -&gt; PDA Adapter -&gt; Magellan MAP330The fact that it works at all is amazing!Now I can download and upload data to my Magellan GPS receiver from my Mac. :) The only thing I couldn't do was update the firmware on the Magellan, so I deducted 1 star for that. A real PC was required. :/This &quot;PDA&quot; adapter has been great for me. If you are using it for synching your PDA though, a better upgrade may be to get a USB compatible PDA - they're much faster.
Most laptop coolers that I have tried want to suck the air from under the laptop, and blow it out the back, or underneath the cooler (if it is a plate that the laptop sits on top of). However, most laptops draw air in from the underside (or back) and blow the heat out the sides or rear.So those other laptop fans actually are fighting with your laptop to draw the air out from underneath.This product's design actually draws cool air from way behind your laptop, and blows it underneath - allowing your laptop to draw nice cool air in.I find that it works with just about any laptop - I've used it with Acers, HPs, and Compaqs, and I even use one to cool down my Motorola Cable DVR box - which gets so very hot.I have 5 of these right now - one on each of 3 laptops, and one on the cable box, and I bought another as a spare. I've had one for over a year and a half, and it still runs great. Vacuum the fans off every few months and you're all set. Just remember to not put your laptop on the fan guards, just on the little rubber pads in front. If you place the laptop on top of the fan, you push the guard into the fan, slowing it.Great product - recommend it highly!
I just got this camera 3 days ago but I have already mastered its features. It is extremely easy to use and there are no confusing buttons or gadgets. The instruction manual is well written and easy to understand. I love the software it comes with. I have already uploaded pics onto my computer, edited pictures, e-mailed them, and created my own photo albums online to share with friends and family members. Overall a great camera.
Very convenient way of buying Microsoft Points if you already have Amazon Payments set up. Was away from my Xbox and needed to add some points to my account, less than a minute later I was loaded up. Couldn't be simpler.
The SD750 replaces my old (and rather dead) original Digital Ixus and improves on it in almost every respect: it's smaller, the picture quality is better, it's slightly faster.But it has two things I don't like:1. The change from manual mode to auto mode is too complex (on the old model it was a switch, now it's a menu option).2. Still no RAW support.
I had high hopes for this but could never get it to record. It stayed on perpetual standby, no matter what I did. Maybe it was just me, but I figured it should not be that complicated if I was to expect my college student to use it. Honestly, I read the directions, and the only mention of this standby message gave me instuructions that did not help one bit. I assume mine was just defective. Surely it was not meant to be that hard to get to record something..
The chrome finish combined with the 32,000-color TFT screen is a nice touch and ahead of it's time. However over owning this product for about 15 or so months I have slowly explored some of the features and made some disappointing discoveries. None of the "defects" with the device make it inoperable, however it just makes the Sony MEX-5DI irritating to own and the unit somewhat fussy.Here are some of the problems in the sequence which I found them: 1) Two pixels solid blue (will not change). 2) Startup screen that used to display "Sony" simply turns on to a white grayish screen and seconds later goes from grey to bright white to the normal screen (repeats every hard and soft restart.) 3) When in CD mode combined with the "image view" of the CD jacket mode (the most complicated of the different available view modes) when switching source the image freezes. 4) Upon exiting the "Sound" menu, the screen freezes up. 5) The XM logo in XM mode disappeared and I can't get it back.Most of the problems I have described are just irritants. Some problems can be alleviated by simply restarting the unit with a hard restart (holding the off button down.) However if you plan to compete with a $600 piece of equipment, I would probably pick a different brand. I spoke with their Sony customer care rep and they said that because I owned the unit past the initial warrantee I would have to send them $125 flat fee to look at it. Forget that... Talking to the Sony people was just about as irritating. I called them once about a year ago and again yesterday. Their answers apparently are canned off a flowchart. Most of the solutions involved resetting the CD player with the reset switch or turning the unit off which again alleviates the problem until the next time the unit freezes. For $439 I can buy the M9900 model which hopefully they worked the bugs out.None of the problems I mentioned were enough alone to send the unit back, but for such a large investment, was a disappointment.
Had a corded Apple keyboard before - spilt some coffee on it and part of it stopped working. This new one works flawlessly, a breeze to set up and looks really great.Only issue I had was having to play with bluetooth settings to download photos from my phone after installing the keyboard - it was minor and works just fine now. On the corded keyboard some of the function keys never seemed to work - I had to use the laptop keyboard to turn speaker volume up or down - on the new one they all work.
I've had my Lexmark X5150 printer for a little over 3 weeks and couldn't be any happier. It prints the most beautiful photos, best text and doesn't have to be connected to my computer. It's won me over to strictly Lexmark from now on. Thanks Lexmark.
I was looking to replace an original DLO holster that lasted over 2 years. The ones shipped from this listing are cheap China knock-offs. They don't even have the DLO branding as shown in the ad. BEWARE!!!
at the low end with about 250 watts of power there decent for movies an tv. but for those of you that love there music pushed to the limit high these are NOT for you... the reason i bought them is because i listen to music very loud and very powerful and thats what you would expect from a 15inch woofer in a 3 way box. the sub is 6 ohms and is VERY week! it can not keep up... this mid range and the tweeter are pretty poor at about half max. i have had 10" woofer boxes 3 ways that are louder and when they hit you FEEL the hit.bottom line is there great at low end and shit at high end. little power. poor design, look decent.BTW there is only one box. THIS IS NOT A PAIR!!!!! i was mistaken when i bought them.if u want to be blown away with sound go with studio speakers by kenwood or MTX.i personally would say these are not worth the money. but im used to about 5000+ watts of power in small rooms.
This is a good AIO for the money and the category of printer thats its competing against. I had this for almost a month and it does a good job for what it does. I basically bought it for its printing and faxing out features which it does well. The copying and scanning features were a bonus. Too bad the screen is not backlit. Its hard to see since this is going into a computer armoire which is dark.The AIO came with a broken yellow cartridge which Amazon cs took care of. After about 2 weeks, I started getting the alarm feature going off saying that my Magenta cartridge was empty which of course was false. I checked and sure enough it was full. I took it out and wipe the chip and the alarm disappeared but eventually returned. I called Canon customer service and they replaced that one.This ordeal left me with doubts about this machine's quality control. I decided to just return the MP530. I knew I still liked Canon machines as all around great machines with great features. I decided to take another chance with another Canon and went with the Pixma MX850 for its great features.I thought about the MX700 but reading the reviews left me cold about some of the features being left out compared to the MP530, namely it has bigger ink droplets and 4 ink tanks vs 5(for less clearer printed pictures)and no auto duplex function. I also thought about the MP830 but for a few dollars more why not go with the latest model. Besides the MP830 did not have ethernet which I thought was good to have. Lucky I did because I just decided to do a wireless network for my home.All in all, I feel that the MP530 is a good AIO if you do not need the network feature. I heard the "empty" ink cartridge syndrome is prevalent on the Canon models so its hit or miss. Some have no problem while others have it. I will cross my fingers on the MX850 I just purchased.There are no AIO that does not have one or more things wrong with them. Its all what you can put up with, IMHO.
I got this itemGriffin AirClick Remote Control for iPodused thru Amazon Marketplace to control a hidden iPod Mini that needed to be connected to external power (for extended play options). This exactly fit the bill!!The battery was still good in the remote (as the Griffin 'site said "the battery should last for the life of the product"). Plugged it in & worked perfect!! No pairing/sync/LOS issues. Because it is an RF controller, it can even control the ipod (w/external powered speakers) from upstairs & the garage!This connects and acts like the Apple wired remote M9128G/A. This unit will:1)Turn the ipod on and off.2)Play and pause currently selected program (playlist, album, artist, etc) with the previously selected options (shuffle, repeat).3)Raise and lower volume4)Fast forward and rewind thru a song and skip to next or previous song.Like the M9128G/A, it has no select or menu button. Any functions that would use those buttons cannot be done from this remote (browse/select playlists, albums, artists, etc).I really like it and it meets my needs perfectly. The dock connector is available for external power and I have remote control of the unit w/o line of sight requirements of IR remotes or the tether of a wired remote.
The sound quality of these earbuds is excellent for my taste and music type - rock, blues, reggae, pop, jazz and classical - as it has no pumped up bass and provides a very detailed but balanced sound. And after experimenting with the various sizes of ear fit adapters to find the best fit the exterior noise attentuation is outstanding. In fact you have to be careful in certain situation, such as out on the street, as you no longer have audible warnings of what is going on around you. However I have two dislikes - one major the other more of an inconvenience - which makes me regret my purchase of these earbuds.I HATE the asymmetrical cable. This "feature" was not clearly evident from the reviews and advertising material on the web. The length of cable from the split in the cable to the left hand earbud is about 6 in. The cable length to the right hand earbud is 18 in. These distances cannot be adjusted. So besides the cable hanging down from the earbuds to your MP3 player you effectively also have a necklace that hangs down between your ears that is very inconvenient, uncomfortable and not subtle. I dislike this so much that even after having the Sennheisers for less than a month I am already considering buying another brand. Furthermore the cable itself seems rather stiff and has not lost the bends/folds in it from when it was originally wrapped up when I bought it and does not hang smoothly.The second issue which I only realized after buying the earbuds and which would be an incovenience with several other brands is the right angled, rather than straight, plug. I have a sport cover for my iPod to keep moisture/sweat out when I use it for sports/working out. The right angled plug is not long enough to go through the cover and make full contact with my iPod. So either I can use my new superior sound earbuds or my iPod sports cover but not both, which rather defeats the reason for buying the Sennheisers!If neither of the shortcomings is an issue for you then buy the Sennheisers for their sound.
Quality build. Feels solid; Exactly as I expected from Tiffen.Don't even notice it's on the lens. Works exactly as described.
Having read other Amazon reviews for the PS2KVMSK Linksys switch kit, I decided to take my chances and buy one. I hook up a Win2K thinkpad (via docking station) and a Unix machine, and things almost worked. The problem is not with the cables, but with the main module: it does not have a good internal connection for the mouse between the Console and the PC#2. (I did a lot of analysis to pinpoint this.)Since it is not worth my while to get the mouse problem fixed (shipping things back and forth is a real hassle), I will simply use two mouse.
I bought the Kill A Watt because I'm temporarily sharing power with a neighbor who is in the process of building a house. I wasn't sure how much to charge him so I bought this to monitor their usage. I've also used it around our house to see how much our appliances use. I've been surprised at how little most of our appliances use.
I bought this item to record video onto directly from a Sony HD camera. I have been very pleased with it's speed and ability to keep up with the high volume of data being pushed to it from the camera.
ATI is a decent company. I can't imagine they dare to market a piece of junk like this. The software just doesn't work! Hello?Can you find some competent software developers? or you just want screw the customer!Worst experience ever !!!
I bought this as my last vcr died after only a year.I only record my wifes soap opra while shes at work.Wow why didnt I do this years ago,I suppose they use to cost more.I paid 147.00 w/ shipping.It records GREAT,even the vcr part does.There are inputs for recording off you cable,or sat box.Plus a timer to go off when you want it to.Using a +rw disc,you just delete after you watch it,that takes like 15 seconds,then its ready to go again.plus you can record from dvd to tape or tape to dvd.It has a tuner,but I record direct from my box.I really dont see any weak ponts about this whole thing.The remote even has buttons that are big and you can see.Even a digital out for 5.1 sound.
It simply doesn't work after I had it installed. Should've read the reviews before I decide to buy it...
The Metroguide software for France is more useful than the US version. The maps seem more up to date, and, due to the difficulty of finding anything in France, much more useful. I managed to find our company's new building in a new town by punching in the address, and I was able to use my emap to find it in 10 minutes from the train station. It also seems to have up to date restaurant and attraction info for Paris and other areas.
Viewsonic customer service is nonexistent and product support worse than poor. Products are poorly made and will not last. Call technical support 1800-688-6688 and see how long you have to wait for a service rep. Online you get someone to respond who barely speaks English. I bought a plasma TV for $3000 and it failed in less than 3 years. Viewsonic reaction: Too bad, you should have bought a warranty and we'll fix it in 48 hours. Without one, you are on your own. I think something bought for $3000 should last more than 3 years, and Viewsonic should too. Viewsonic intentionally builds products that won't last to sell you an expensive product warranty. I wouldn't buy Viewsonic again and don't think you should either until they built a better product and improve their customer support.
I did have a lttle problem at first setting this up. It's a Version 1.0 so you cannot directly connect by wire. However, I read a few of the reviews and found that I had only to utilize the reset function on the unit and I was able to connect to my network with no problem. Great Price, Does what it says it does.
Excellant performance. Holds to "longer life" battery that comes with the camera. Easy to charge, and fits nicely in camera. Allows for greater filming time, though not a 4hr filming time with use of LCD screen. Pleased with purchase.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru a 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
i have had 2 of the previous modles and when the last one died I got the new version. It's smaller and only takes 1 batery. I use this radio and have it on at work and it works fine. I work in a factory and get good reception,even when surounded by large injection molding machines and running equiptment and robots!The batteries don't drain fast, I use rechargable and maby change a batery 1x a week.i like that all the functions can be operated at the same time. I use the sotp watch for my breaks and the timer to alert me to when I need to do things. It's comfortable to wear and easy to operate. It can go on either arm and face up or down on either arm. this works great as i am left handed and wear it on my left arm. And it locks into place on the arm band no matter which way you face it so it won't accidently get pulled off. and the lock feature for the buttons works well as I often bump my arm on things. They changed the postion of the volume button which is good as the old moddle it was right on the bottom and often when I moved my arm it would adjust the volume which could get uncomfortable when the volume shot up and my hands were full. I have not had that problem with the new one.one thing that i do miss that the old moddle did have is the preset buttons to quickly select what chanel you want to listen to. this one you have to scroll through rather than just push a button.I can even pick up 2 TV chanels clear as can be when inside the factory.I would reccomend this to anyone who want's a light weight, hands free radio that is easy to access.
It does what you pay for...I switch to Canon, better performance, but alot more expensive...kept my Minolta as a backup camera
I like this for several reasons. First I am trying to get plastic away from my food and drinks. so hot liquids flowing over plastic as in a normal drip coffee maker needed to go. coffee is hotter. filters reccomended but not necessary. From what i can tell it has no auto shut off. it extra few seconds to set it up but its worth it.
NEVER Buy anything from PCI MIRCO!!!!!!!!!!!! NEVER!!!!! AMAZON SHOULD NOT LET SELL FROM THERE SITE!!!!!!!!!!!! product didn't work, so I sent it back for refund or to replace the non working card. I'm happy to tell anyone out there that PCI MIRCO sent the same broken card back!!!!!! NEVER!!!! buy anything from PCI MIRCO!!!!!!!NEVER
I just bought the Samsung 61". It is the best TV I have bought in a long time. I wasn't sure about the DLP but now that is the new LED light I love it. It is brighter than the original DLP and there is no spinning color wheel to go wrong in this one. Another plus is you don't have to replace the bulb about every one to two years, this one takes about 5 years before you have to replace it. The shipping was great my estimated time of deliver was September 11, and it came to my door on September 6, which is awesome. Just in time for football season. I love it
I have used this case with my Garmin Vista Etrex, hooked to the handle bar of my Quad, for over 500 miles.The case is still like new, no rips or damage to the belt clip. I know the case was not made for this kind of use,but it has held up great.
After reading ALL the positive reviews posted here, I decided to listen to them and purchase these speakers! I feel compelled to prevent anyone from making the mistake I did without reading a HONEST Review. Please read the entire review and look at the pictures I posted to determin for yourself if I speak honestly and have solid understanding of what makes a GOOD speaker. I have a 20+ year knowledge on speakers and on speaker building and have made audiophile quality speakers for a fraction of the cost to purchase from the High-end manufacturers.They are nothing near a quality "Bookshelf" speaker. They have no low end nor low midrange to them and they are a good example of bad DRIVER selection and or bad Cross-over point and slope. At best they are fair rear surround speaker where fidelity almost doesn't matter! I got them as a quick fix to a sound issue ( delayed Speaker rebuild project of older custom made 5 way towers and new 60" Plasma is speaker-less ). I'll try to describe sound quality of these JBL's for you. The tweeter is very bright and tinny ( Bee buzzing around in empty soda can )and sounds better off-axis then straight on and are a great example of why I prefer to use soft dome tweeters over metal ones. Sound quality did improve when I put Scotch Tape across the middle to cause off-axis type response but then why am I even doing that in the first place? The 6.5" Driver is impressive looking but lacks almost any quality in sound. It's not a good 6.5" woofer, isn't even a good Mid-bass and has a very pronounced higher Freq output (1,500-5000 Hz Range)so it's a poor driver selection for a 2 way! Gets muddy fast if you increase the bass in a attemp to over power the efficient and tinny tweeter and you lose any lower frequency midrange sounds that are there. Vocals sound "sucked-in" between the harsh metalic tweeter and the 6.5 driver being asked to do something it simply can't! All in all they SUCK and shame on you JBL! I had higher hopes and was too lazy to go to a good Sound dealer and listen to a few Bookshelfs myself so I figured " well they're JBL so they should sound good". Boy was I wrong there! If u care about sound look elsewhere please!Since I'm stuck with them; not sure about the return policy after box opened, they are a immediate speaker rebuild project! Look at my pictures ( BACK Button to Amazon, JBL Venue ARENA page and look under Speaker picture ) to show current owners my solution to the obvious sound problem. Parts are on order at the time of this posting and its about another $130 so facter that into your new purchase decision if ure looking for new speakers.( $130 for JBL/K-Mart quality Speakers and $130 to fix them = $260 ) So look at Bookshelf speakers in the $260-$360 a pair range if u care about sound.3-13-08 For those of u who have these speakers and feel the same as I do then they can be fixed to sound as good or better than those costing way more. I had tried to leave very specific information with URL's but found it was in conflict with the Amazon "Review Guidelines" so I'll try to help u and meet their guidelines. You can get the replacement drivers from a few suppliers but 2 I like are "Parts Express" and "Madisound". I got mine from the 1st and they have 2 ( 6.5"ers ) that will do the trick. I bailed out of the JBL cross-over since it was too high for the driver I selected. If u're knowledge on speaker building is limited or not at all than here are 2 high quality 6.5" replacement drivers that u can use and will not have to change the existing JBL cross-over. If u need a Shielded one for A/V situations ( Speaker cabinets within 6" to the TV/CRT ect.) then the Vifa P17SJ-00 will be great and if u dont have the speakers close to A/V equipment, then the Dynavox LW6004PMR will be great with the added benefit of very high power handling (140 watts RMS/200 Peak!) Both will get you around 45Hz and shake the floor like a 10"er. Mine do! You will however have to solder the wires to the new replacement driver. Blue is (+) and white (-) FYI. Give it a try and u can thank me later. They're a whole new speaker with some real attitude!
The samsung digimax A402 is the perfect camera. I am 10 years old and this camera is so easy to use! Everything you need is in the box. I have many samsung electronics and all of them are very reliable and never brake. It is a lot smaller than you think.
I purchased the Video IPod for my son. He is loving it and is now playing it over external speakers. And it sounds great.
I am happy with the picture, it's very crisp on still images some blur with fast action, but still better than the tube type it replaced. Sound is about average, the speakers are small. The instructions are vague as usual and I floundered around until I got it set up. I'm persistant, some may give up and ask for help. Three times the set has frozen like windows on a computer, disconnected the power cord to reboot the set. Then it goes on like nothing happened. It's a very good value but I hope they get better soon.
This carrying case is perfect for the gym. I am able to fit my MiniDisc Player, an extra disc, my headphones (behind the extra disc in the flap-pouch), and I slide my gym card behind the MiniDisc Player. It's a snug fit, but it works.I'm a big guy and I have big arms. While it does fit around my bicep (upper arm), I have it around my forearm at the gym and I am able to flex with ease. It fits real nice and comfortably.The downsides to this carrying case is that its not good for much more. After using it for a few months, it started to smell something aweful which meant I couldn't use it anywhere else. Washing it doesn't help much. While the velcro on the armband doesn't slip off, the velco on the flap closure is worn out and it doesn't close well anymore.I still enjoy this product with the flaws and all.I will just have to buy a new one.
The Sony Sub Woofer SAWM500 150 Watt made listening to Music so much more enjoyable. I didn't realize how the sound was so much fuller. I highly reccomend it.
La calidad del sonido de estos aud&iacute;fonos es excelente y el micr&oacute;fono transmite sin interferencia; incluso al utilizarlo en las extensiones de nuestro pansonic KXTG4000b se dismiunye la interferencia cuando se recibe o hace llamadas desde una posici&oacute;n alejada de la base (mejora la recepcion).
I was happy to save $12 and get this cable, but it doesn't work with my camera, the PowerShot A570IS. I have read other customer's reviews and they are completely satisfied with the cable. It doesn't matter to me that it is a generic cable and not as advertised, but I hate that I wasted money for the product and shipping and now have to buy the cable from Canon - probably what I should have done to begin with.
Expensive, but I needed to replace the 'compatible' drum I bought for my printer, which didn't do the job. At least,no fading on the edges like the 'compatible' drum!
Great card for the money. The price dropped for 7 dollars (without the rebate) a day after I bought it. Installed flawlessly on my 4 years old Dell 4600 with 2.8 GHz P4, 1 gig ram, and 250 Watts psu. It runs at full speed (AGP 8x speed on my PC). I believe it can also run on 4x if you do not have 8x on your computer. For those of you who is using a Dell with an integrated graphics card like me, make sure that you COMPLETELY delete the original graphics driver AND the driver installation files in C:/dell/drivers. I didn't delete the files in "dell/drivers" the first time I installed this new card, and the old integrated card automatically reinstalled itself after the reboot. As the result, I kept getting the blue screen of death during start ups. So I was forced to delete the drivers while I was in safe mode and start everything all over again. BTW, if you are not connecting this card to a TV, which I assume would be fairly complicated, I highly recommend you to skip the installation CD and just go download the latest Forceware driver and install that, which can be found on http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us.This card is perfect for people with old PCs that do not have PCI-e slots and for those that want a quiet computer. As many of you can tell, the card is not really cannot be called "fast" by today's standard since the Geforce 6200 was originally designed for budget minded consumers, and it is very hard to be overclocked (it's not build for OC). The card runs completely silent because I cannot hear any additional noise in my computer which only has 1 single fan. Considering it only has a heat sink, it does not run very hot. It idles around 52 Celsius and jumps to around 73 when I play graphics intense games like Need for Speed Carbon and Fable the Lost Chapter. With this card, I am able to play NFSC on medium settings and Fable on high. Photo also renders a lot faster on Photoshop. You can always get a high quality vga fan (a lot different from the plastic ones you get on cheap video cards) online for around 10 dollars if you think your card is running a bit too hot. From what I read, people at Nvidia said you do not have to worry about it as long as the temperature of the card is below 130 (personally I do not believe it, anything above 90 is pretty bad).Again, I believe all of you who are considering buying this card are not serious gamers. If you want to play the new games on highest settings, go with a PCI-e Geforce 8800 Ultra factory OC (DirectX 10 is the future!). If you don't have a PCI-e slot, go get a PC with the slot because there is no point of buying a fast AGP card (it's expensive and still not as fast as a PCI-e card). This card is really for people who want to upgrade their old PCs since most of the old computers do not have powerful Power Supply Units. Originally, I was going to buy a faster Geforce card but the PSU on my computer is not powerful enough to power any of the faster cards. With a minimum 250 W power supply, I believe this card can run on almost every PC made in the past 4-5 years (but seriously, other than me, who's still using a PC that's 4 years old?). It really makes a HUGE difference if you are upgrading from on-board graphics. The reason why I only give it a 4 is because every time after recover from sleep mode, the card tends to freeze up a bit while I play games. I have not been able to figure out the reason why, and it seems like a few other people also have the same problem as me. After all, I hope this card can just go a little bit faster. But for the money I paid, this really is a great card for the value.Sorry for my bad English. This is the first review that I've ever written. It's a quite late in the night so I decide not to proofread it. Just leave me a comment if you have any questions. Thanks.
It allows you to have a small pond or container with circulating water. A delight to watch, keeps the water from getting stagnant, etc., with ZERO operating costs. I love it.
I don't know why stores are charging $40 - $100+ for HDMI cables. I paid under $5 for this one and it works great.
The Black Inage Drun with Toner was exactly what was needed and exactly what was ordered. Upon unpacking it was immediately put to use to replace the original equipment and performed as expected.The only thing that I would have appreciated would be the greater quantity of ink in the toner cart. rather then the smaller quantity or at least given the choise of getting the larger ink capacity.
I needed a charger which will take decent amount of time say 3-4 hours to charge and this charger suits well. Once charged it almost ran for 400 pics to 500 pics without any problem. I also needed the charger with international voltage and it fits me well. I would have liked more if I could get a adaptor for international sockets.
When I ordered this item over a month ago I chose it because of the specs amazon published (800x600 image... mysteriously disappeared from the tech descp.) and the several reviews that described the great image quality when compared to similar frames. After using the product for one day I feel the image quality is really not that good, only slightly better than the display on the back of my camera. The first thing I want to do when I see my pictures on this frame is search for the resolution adjustment that unfortunatly doesn't exist. I have to stand over 4 feet away to not see a jagged pixelated image. I was not able to find the 800x600 spec anywhere on the package nor on amazon's website nor anywhere on the internet. Did they switch screen components on this product suddenly and adjust the literature? I find it hard to beilieve the same reviews I read on amazon are based on the product that was delievered to me. I would have given it a 3/5 stars if I didn't feel that I was decieved as it is not a horrible product, just not any better than most of the digital frames out there. Also the menu interface is pretty bad too and the aspect ration won't fit the typical 3x5 picture, its more like 3x6 but that seems pretty typical.
&quot;You can then connect the iRhythm K.O. to computer speakers or a home stereo in the same room as your PC.&quot;The above statement is a bit misleading. The iRhythm has no audio processing built in whatsoever, and the only connector available is a USB connector for the remote control receiver (one half of the transmitter/receiver pair). You can connect your speakers or home stereo to your computer sound card output using the supplied cable. I imagine most people who buy this device will already have speakers hooked up to their computer. Note that to get your computer sound out of your living room stereo, you will likely need to run an audio cable between each. From the manual: &quot;Q:If I don't want to run a wire from my PC to my stereo, what else can I use? A:There are a variety of radio frequency transmitters that operate over 88-107Mhz, 900MHz, or 2.4GHz that plug into your PC and transmit to your stereo.&quot; In that case, additional equipment would need to be purchased.As a wireless remote control for your PC's *existing* audio system, the iRhythm is not bad, but only works with the supplied software, and custom configuration appears to be limited to station presets and playlists. There appears to be a rich, though not exhaustive, set of internet stations to choose from, and this list is being regularly updated.
I read alot about mp3 players for quite awhile. I highly suggest cnet.com for great unbiased reviews. I LOVE my iclix. The only negative about it is it is only 2GB. Other than that, it does what it promises. The sound is great (that's with the earbuds that come with it) and it CRANKS. I have used the voice recorder a couple of times, and it is decent. The FM tuner is great when you are sitting still. I actually enjoy the flash games too. It downloads songs very quickly and is very easy to navigate through the system. This is my first player, and I expect to use the full amount of applications. I can't imagine needing more than what it comes loaded with.
The remote function was too good. it was like watching a TV and whenever needed to pause the movie and have a slideshow on the photos . all these are possible because of the windows media center 10 combined with the remote control.The Keyboard is the lightest one i had in my life. and i liked all the function buttons included. just started playing with the keyboard mouse and the remote.Needs 70-90 MB on your hard drive to install the Logitech software. but for the performance ...great!!!!!
This is a great iPod carrying device that works well, even while working out. The "skin" protects against dropping and all sorts of jarring. It is not water proof, but it is clumsy proof for sure. The skin covers most of the iPod without blocking access to the scroll wheel, the bottom ports, or the hold bottom. The iPod does not typically slide inside the skin (won't fall out), but it may shift slightly, causing accidental button pushes. There is a screen protector that prevents all manner of scratches too. All in all, a great way to hold you iPod mini and keep it in great condition.
I ordered my own Tom Tom One after using a friend's on a dive trip to Florida recently. It literally put us at the front door of any place we wanted to go. The one time it didn't was our fault because the actual street address had been changed and we still had the old one. Once we corrected the "Street Address" point, we were there.It is easy to use, and easy to navigate through the screens as you set your destinations. It takes a bit of time sitting at home playing with it to really get comfortable with it, and in that respect I would like to see an AC adapter included in the package, along with the hot point plug for your vehicle that comes with the Tom Tom. The AC adapter is available as a separate item.The screen colors and print are bright enough and large enough to be seen without straining, and the "night color" setting changes the screen from the bright white, yellow, and red to more subdued blues and greys. This reduces the bright glare that would be present if the day settings were used after dark, and is still very visible. The voices that notify you of upcoming turns and other directions are user selectable - everyone should be able to find one that is pleasant and agreeable.In a year or so, I will download the updated mapping system from Tom Tom, which will provide me with the newest roads and routes. I understand that will be free. It also has the ability (for an additional subscription cost) to connect with your cell phone or blue tooth technology to give you live traffic and weather updates.[...] I know there are lots of other GPS devices out there, but I belive this is one of the best. Map chips can be purchased for most countries in the free world, which would be an advantage for those who travel overseas.
I have the 42" version of this set. Light engine replaced three months after purchase....now, 24 months later, blue haze slowly taking over the set. I also contacted LG customer service, and got a response from.......Neil......Neil must have a great job. Wait for complaints to come in and then hit 'send' on the scripted response that offers no help whatsoever. My email was EXACTLY the same as the response Freddie got. This is criminal!!!!
A bit of hissing can be heard due to the wireless on this headphone, but generally really good value for the price.. and does a good job deadening the sound to people near you as well.
I love this GPS this is the 3rd that I get and this is a gift for my mother
The flash drive has an excellent price for the capacity it offers, but the only thing i didnt like is that it didnt bring an neck strap so i have to carry it in my pocket all the time.
my 5 star review is more for the online transaction with the vendor.. the item i bought is pretty straight forward; it's a charger! therefore all the praise has to go to the vendor for being the more afordable place on amazon AND getting me my order w/out a hitch.Thank you!Jaz
I was very surprised to see that my iTrip FM Transmitter came to my house in the same box as my iPod even though I ordered it like a week after I ordered the iPod. They both came early too! This product was in perfect condition and works great! The only thing I was bummed about was that when I plugged my iPod into it in the car, it said that it was not capable of charging my iPod, they were not compatible together to charge it. However, it did play great through the radio, and again I am very impressed with Amazon and I will definiely be shopping more!
The backup software is easy to use and very fast. The hard drive itself has been very hardy (so far). And the speed of a FireWire drive makes me not want to even consider a USB one.
We replaced our 2.1 pixel camera with the E900. We're not experts but, it is easy to use, takes wonderful pictures. It seems to be especially good in low-light conditions without using the flash. If it was more compact, I would give it a five.
I bought this to power my DC carpc in the house when I needed to work on it. Its DC power supply pulls 6 amps and this power supply overheated and went into protection mode after about 2 hours. It cooled down and powered up again after about an hour. Dont know if anyone else had this issue. It is very convienient and the other 13.8 VDC outputs are nice to have as well.
I've worked (out) my way through many iPod holders, and this one is pretty good, but has one significant, annoying negative.Positives:- so far, decent construction (no tears, etc.)- fits snugly on my arm- the side cord holder is greatNegative:- on the current iPod classics, the wheel is harder to turn, so having the thick(ish) plastic there causes a problem: you can't turn the wheel, and have to remove the iPod if you want to do anything other move back or forward (and, if your headphones don't have a separate volume control, that would be a problem). Removing it actually is annoying because it's snugly encased (which is also a good thing)
After a severe injury left me in a rehab center far from all of my family and friends, this DVD player was a true life saver. The picture and sound are excellent, and it is easy to use. I added a set of earphones, and I could watch a movie without disturbing the others in my room on those long, sleepless nights. I love that you don't have to have the remote to acess the different features.
I too am a left handed designer. Here is my problem. When I write or draw, my paper is at a 45 degree angle. Meaning that that page is flat on the surface, but I tilt it almost sideways so the lines are diagonal to write or draw. The previous pads I had could not accommodate this and working with then was beyond frustrating. Does this new tablet function if it is placed at a diagonal slant?Thank you.
This keyboard protector is definitely worth it. I read reviews that said it was too bulky, or the keyboard would heat up more while this was on it, but I tried it anyway and it's like its not even there! They computer closes fine and I haven't noticed it heating up at all. I haven't even noticed that to much dust piles up on it in short periods of time. I have had it for a few weeks and haven't even needed to clean the dust off yet.I think the best part is that it quiets down the keys while you type, it feels like your fingers are more cushioned and it keeps them from slipping off. This product is great!
There are a lot of adapter-type products on the market that are cheaply made. The Marshall V-LCD-MT Monitor Adapter is NOT one of them. It is well made and does exactly what it is supposed to do.
Product purchased through Amazon died after nine months; alas, warranty is only 90 days. No mute button. If you switch from DVD to TV, you must restart DVD from beginning. Speaker are a joke; fortunately, receiver has sufficent power to support my existing rectilinears. Biamped sub-woofer is always on, a power consumer, even when unit is off. Had to purchase a separate RF-generator for $30 to access my TV.
Great product at a great price. Absolutely works as advertised. I have my PS3 and Xbox 360 hooked up to it with an open port available for future use (Apple TV?). Auto switching works flawlessly and with no indication whatsoever of any impact to Blu Ray picture quality. Big plus is the elimination of yet another remote as you would find with other HDMI switches.Highly recommend this product.
THIS ITEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BRAND NEW AND THE BOX WAS OPENED NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT...THANKS
I have a 25' sailboat that's older thus most electronics are NG. I needed a unit with depth and a basic GPS. Installation went well, including caulking the sending unit to the inside bottom of my hull (caulk not suggested per manufacturer). It works and can be removed if I had an issue.I had to speak to customer service for an issue I had (my bad, not thiers). They were VERY helpful and knowledgeable and even sent me a new sender specifically designed for inside the hull.It was VERY comforting to excperience a manufacturer that supports their products, which is increasingly rare these days. Bravo!
POSTAGE FOR THIS ITEM IN A PLAIN ENVELOPE IS .58 CENTS!! BOXWAVE GREEDILY SLAMS YOU WITH AN $11.95 SHIPPING CHARGE! WHEN AN ITEM ARRIVES THAT COSTS $12.95, AND SHIPS FOR .58 CENTS, AND ENDS UP COSTING $24.90, YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH PEOPLE THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE AVOIDED!!!! JESSIE JAMES WAS A CHOIR BOY!! BOXWAVE WILL NEVER AGAIN GET MY BUSINESS!
I am very picky when it comes to headphones, I have bought quite a few in the past years. I have owned these for about six months, I don't regret buying them at all. The sound reproduction is great, they muffle outside noise.... don't get rid of it totally, but reduce it. I work in a noisy manufacturing facility and I don't have to crank up my music the whole way. I highly recommend these headphones.
Wasn't sure what sizes to order and this took care of that!! A nice variety of sizes to find out what you will use the most of! Great quality of laminate! Would definately buy these again!
Arrived in Canon packaging. Its just like the original. The item description is outdated, it fits all the current Rebel DSLRs & fit my XSi just fine:From Canon's product page:-- Digital Rebel XSi-- Digital Rebel XTi-- EOS Digital Rebel-- EOS Digital Rebel XT-- EOS Digital Rebel XT Black with EF-S 18-55 Lens Refurbished-- EOS Digital Rebel XT Silver with EF-S 18-55 Lens Refurbished-- EOS Digital Rebel XTi with EF-S 18-55 Lens Refurbished-- EOS M Black EF-M 22mm STM Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel K2-- EOS Rebel T1i (Body)-- EOS Rebel T1i Body Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T1i EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens Kit Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T1i with EF-S 18-55mm IS-- EOS Rebel T2-- EOS Rebel T2i Body-- EOS Rebel T2i Body Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T2i EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel T2i EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens Kit Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T3 Black EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel T3 Black EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T3 Brown EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel T3 Brown EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T3 Metallic Gray EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel T3 Metallic Gray EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T3 Red EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel T3 Red EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T3i Body-- EOS Rebel T3i Body Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T3i EF-S 18-135mm IS Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel T3i EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel T3i EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit Refurbished-- EOS Rebel T4i Body-- EOS Rebel T4i EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel T4i EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel TI-- EOS Rebel XS Black EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens Kit Refurbished-- EOS Rebel XS EF-S 18-55 IS Lens Kit-- EOS Rebel XSi Body Refurbished-- EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens Kit Refurbished-- EOS Rebel XSi Silver Body Refurbished-- RFD T4I BODY-- RFD T4I18-55
This is my second purchase of HDMI cables from this supplier. Amazing value and all cables I purchased work well. The only slight concern might be in the mfg tolerance of the connector. All cables have required a little wiggling to seat fully into the HDMI connector. Not a problem for items you'll plug in once and leave connected such as a Blu-ray player. I have an Acer laptop I plug in a couple of time per week and each time it takes a little extra finess to get the connector to seat fully into the socket. This is a minor issue obviously since I came back and bought more and these are the only HDMI cables I've used so it may be an inherent issue with HDMI connectors in general.
I am very impressed on how much video clips and pictures this can hold! Amazing product at a great price at Amazon.
great bag..plenty of room for my mahonken computer. i clipped out the center sleeve to have room for my 17" monitor. very easy to do. very stylish...:)
This product just flat out works. I have a plasma and it had no problem whatsoever. Cannot go wrong with this. Nice part is not having to drill any holes in entertainment center for the eye. In this product my eye sits behing the tv, completely invisible, but receives the signal great. Would not call any of the components flimsy. Great support as well. Thanks nice product.
Love it. Works great, sounds great. Replaced a Sony which I ended up hating. Recommend highly.
Reviewing specifically the Sennheiser model MX55. Was happy to find the cord length was equal for each bud, the twist-to-fit design really works, but hurts your ears a bit at first. Might try a tiny drop of crazy glue to keep the gaskets from flying off. Sound is very good. Definitely worth the price! Durability seems at par for the genre. Minus one star for the tangly cord & puzzle-box carrying case!
The picture of the inside of this album shows a place for two 4x6 photos per page, each in a &quot;landscape&quot; (vs. &quot;portrait&quot;) orientation. However the album actually only has space for one 4x6 per page, and only in the &quot;portrait&quot; (i.e. vertical) orientation. The album seems to be of a nice quality and in other respects appears to match its description, so if a 1 photo per page, vertically oriented album is what you're looking for, this is probably a decent choice.
I'm using this cable to connect my xbox360 to a surround sound systems. Works great, no problems. Sounds crystal clear.
I read all the reviews for the various versions of the InstallCard.... some customer experiences good, most really bad. I had to say I was skeptical. I based the decision to go forward due to the money I was saving by not going to BestBuy (they wanted to charge WAY more). I don't dispute the people who had bad experiences, I'm only saying that mine went as smooth as could possibly be. Website says choose date 3 business days out, so I did. On the third day I called to check the status. They said they left a message for a shop but hadn't gotten a callback yet.POSSIBLE NUDGE: She couldn't give the name of the shop, but gave the street and zip code, so I was able to find them on google. I then called them myself to ask if they took the InstallCard. Turns out while I was talking to one guy, another guy was on the other phone talking to the rep from InstallCard, which proved she was staying on top of my order and was trying to get everything worked out as fast as possible. Once both guys realized they were talking to us about the same customer (me), they confirmed everything. He had an immediate opening, so I hung up and drove down.&lt;&lt;&lt;DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING>>> I spoke to several companies about all the "hidden" items that I might need to avoid "extra charges". For my vehicle, I needed:1. Radio (duh)2. InstallCard (double duh)3. Dash Kit (my vehicle has a unique dash with the radio custom designed, so there was no getting around that)4. Wiring Harness5. iPod Cable (wasn't included with my radio and had to buy separately)Because I priced these all separately through Amazon, the entire package ended up saving me $200 over BestBuy, and about $140 over Crutchfield. Each of these pieces were WAY cheaper (and just as good quality) when buying on Amazon. Some of these were the exact same brands that I would have been overcharged by going through BestBuy.Install was a smooth as could be. I was putting in a double-din video radio with Bluetooth (no navigation, no rear camera). I walked in the shop, handed him everything, and an hour later, drove off. No hidden fees, no extra charges, NOTHING. All I did was hand them the InstallCard, and sign a couple of papers. The guys at the shop I went to were the nicest and most helpful people. I thought maybe these companies didn't like accepting the InstallCard because maybe it affected their profit or something. I'll never know because it was the most pleasant experience I've ever had putting in a stereo.Maybe through the prior complaints, InstallCard has changed the way they do business, maybe I just got lucky with a good shop, I don't know, but gotta give it 5 stars, because it went FLAWLESS for me.YOU WILL SAVE YOURSELF THE HASSLE BY RESEARCHING WHAT YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS BEFORE GOING TO A SHOP. IT'S VERY RARE THAT YOU GET TO JUST "SWAP" OUT ONE RADIO FOR ANOTHER. The parts I had to get were common for countless stereos and vehicles. Saving $200 on an awesome stereo that sounds FANTASTIC in my vehicle? PRICELESS.
I researched all the cameras available and read reviews. I went to a local store and they let me take photos with the different cameras there in their store. I chose the D50 and I am very happy with my choice.I just got it and was able to take great pictures at the local race track. Standing in the center of the track, not 20 feet from the passing cars, I was able to freeze the car as if sitting still. Clear and Crisp. I absolutely love this camera.
Just what I wanted and more. It only took a few days to get here, and its in great shape.
I needed some background material that was easy to set up and store without taking up too much room and this fits the bill. The paper is nice and thick. It withstands people walking on it, although it will show dirt, being white and all. It rolls up nicely and I can store it in the corner of a closet. It's lightweight so it can be used on a less robust stand.
I recent perchased a JVC camcorder and thought it a good idea to protect the lens with this product. It fit perfectly and is doing just what it advrtised it would. I highly recommend this product.
two major problems:1. after less than 6 months, one of the clips you use to fasten the front flap pulled right out of the fabric, and this bag was not put thru heavy use2. the shoulder strap is junk. if you put even a few books in the bag, it's enough weight to consistent pull the strap to its greatest length, because the adjustable apparatus is so cheaply made it won't hold. therefore, the bag is always down around your knees. looks pretty stupid, and very cumbersom.it looks nice when you get it, has nice pockets, etc, but the two problems i describe above render it uselss. do not buy this product.
You just are not going to find a better sounding pair of phones for under $100. While the neckband style fit may not be for everyone,these really make the most out of the compressed music files on portable players. The i-Grado's ability to expand the sound stage really makes the difference.Nice!
I love the size of this charger most of all. It fits in the purse and won't take up much room in luggage. Just plus it n and when the light turns green you know you are good to go.
Ordered this because it is low profile and my computer case requires that. This item did not work in my new Lenovo desktop as it caused a blue screen hardware parity error. Reseated it and it still did not work. Tried online chat at the support site and nobody answered. Will return and buy a different brand. To be clear, there are only two external ports on this card. one standard and one mini. There is a standard internal port on the card, but it cannot be used simultaneously with the external standard port. If you are looking for a card with three ports, this is not it.
the latitude that the 1.4 aperture gives is absolutely top-notch. Obviously, the L-lens would be that much faster but considering the cost differential, Canon's 50mm 1.4 prime lens is a must-have for anyone wanting to take photography seriously.And for those of you walking around with a 24-70 or other zoom lens - you'll really love the weight difference!Despite the fixed focal length, this could become your primary lens very quickly. And there is an added benefit - it will force you to get closer to your subjects. If you've been using your longer zooms to get away from getting up close and personal, you'll see an immediate improvement to your photos, particularly your portraits!
Although the packaging offers coverage of the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, and South America on this expensive CD, you can only unlock a very limited "region" with your original purchase. Says Garmin tech support, "When you purchase BlueChart, you're entitled to one free region, and then additional regions can be purchased for $116.65." The word "free" here reflects Garmin's generally abysmal use of language found on their Web site, a labyrinth of obfuscation tangled in their arcane and ultra-paranoid "unlocking" technology and hidden prices. Unlike their Topo and City Navigator CDs where you get a lot of maps for your money, BlueChart gave me a limited sliver of southwest Florida for my purchase price. When I went to load Cape Cod, I discovered I would need to pony up another $116 for this small region. To unlock everything on this CD would costs many, many thousands of dollars, and nowhere is this clear to the unwary consumer.What is especially grating in all this is that Garmin relies on U.S. government maps and GPS satellites that we taxpapers have already paid for. I find the marketing of Blue Chart really deceptive, especially given the important public safety implications of nautical mapping.I would add that boat-towing travelers and nautical siteseers will need shoreside mapping and road info, for which these charts are useless, so you'll need additional map products and memory cards to show roads, parks, dining, and local amenities. Buyer beware.
I recently purchased this GPS for my wife, who frequently travels alone. After reading pages and pages of reviews about each of the major companies' GPS offerings, I settled on this one, and must say that I am quite happy with my decision. It has worked almost flawlessly for us, with the exception of poor satellite reception while in Washington, DC. Otherwise, it is easy to use, and almost intuitive in every way. We did not need or desire all of the 'bells and whistles' of units costing twice as much - bluetooth, MP3 player, etc. I would recommend this to anyone who just wants a nice, simple GPS unit for travel. I will update this review after I go to Europe, and baptize the Europe maps card, but I expect it to be a great success!
So you can't afford to buy a new Honda and add gold rims and neon all over? How about tricking out your PC. Add this to your PC's innards after you get your transparent case and your friends will be drooling. It doesn't matter if it's a Pentium 90 - it will look awesome!
I own the Casio PV400-Plus and I am very pleased with the product except for two drawbacks. I broke the tip to my stylus pen and cannot find a replacement that fits into the stylus holder. All of the stylus pens that I have found, do not state that they are for the Casio PV400-Plus - they usually fit other PDA's. Another drawback to the Casio PV400-Plus is that the light does not stay on for longer periods of time.
Not only does this product, like most of the other Pinnacle products... suck, but did they forget to mention that it doesn't burn in the DVD format either?? Yes, I guess they left out that little tid bit in their spec sheets. You figure Dazzle 80 burns to DVD, 90 burns to DVD, so 85 is between 80 and 90 right? Well surprise. Have fun trying to play your VCD format CD Rom in your DVD player! And don't try to use Instant CD/DVD or Expression or any other version of Studio to get around that. It won't recognize your DVD-RW drive! And if you're lucky the burner will still work afterwards, minbe didn't.. Thanks Pinnacle for the great products and fine support. Keep your money and NEVER buy ANY Pinnacle products....
I would have bought this laptop the first time I saw it, except that it does not have a DVD/CD-RW combo. I just didn't want to pay extra for a separate CD-RW drive.Another big minus is that it does not have a touch-pad, which over the long run doesn't put strain on your finger as a pointing-stick does.Oh well, I hope Toshiba starts putting touchpads on its upper-end notebooks in the near future.
I have never owned a camcorder before and I wasn't ready for digital just yet, but I am very happy with this camcorder. It is so user friendly and the picture is extremely clear. It's very easy to hook it right up to your television so you can show family and friends the video you have taken. you can't buy a better camcorder for the money.
small camera with allot of value. Video quality is above what you would think a small camera could do. JVC proves they now what they are doing with this camera. image stabilization works top notch when zoomed back. dim lit rooms are pretty good. portability is perfect. slide lens cover is very convenient!!!! very well built and it fills so in your hand. i have 5 video camera's and i always take this one everywhere i go. instant on and off when you lift the lcd screen is a bonus feature that you will learn to love. manual controls for $600 dollar camera are above par. If you are contimplating buying this camera do so- you will be very satisfied!
This is a great filter. It will make your photos look better and sharp. I highly recommend this filter.
The ergonomic shape of this mouse make it quite comfortable to use, however it squeaks. I know real mice squeak, but computer mice shouldn't. The way the buttons are assembled creates a bit of friction. At first the noise was so subtle, I was in fits trying to figure out where the sound was coming from. Now, it's every press of the button. It doesn't really bother me but if you're the type to be driven nuts by noises, stay away from this mouse.
This has to one of the best external hard drives available. You simply plug it in and within seconds you have access to it. If you treat it right it will last you for many, many years. I personally deleted the software that came with it because there is no need for it once you realize how simple this is to use. The black design is very nice as well and the little blue light that turns on when you plug it contrasts well with the black. You can easily put it in your pocket.There have been talks about people's burning out after a few months...My advice: DON'T LEAVE IT PLUGGED IN 24/7. Its so quick to boot that it should only be plugged in when you need it, or at least unplug it at night. I use it to store music, so I can leave it unplugged whenever I am not listening.Performance-wise there really is nothing to say. Its an external hard drive, not very complicated, just plain old storage. But transfers go very quickly as the hard drive spins faster than normal. NOTE: this faster spinning requires more power which requires USB 2.0. So make sure you have USB 2.0 slots, because I have heard of this not working on old computers due to their old USB slots.Overall, this is a great external hard drive and I highly recommend it, Treat it well and it WILL last you a very long time.
The product is as described and it has withstood the more than average wear and tear. Perfect for dorm rooms etc.
I am actually really impressed with the quality of sound coming out of these headphones. I use them for listening to my ipod music while I run. To my ear, they seem appreciably better than the comperable Sony one's. Sennheiser has a really good product and the price is pretty fair.
This is a well-built cable. I bought it because the connector housing is smaller than other DVI cables & this one fits through the 2" cable pass holes on my desk. If you are using a mini-mac, the thumb screws won't seat properly (the mini-mac connector nuts seem to be recessed).
This card is the best low profile Nvidia based card that can be found. This is the only low profile Nvidia card with a 128bit Memory Interface. Its HDMI port is full featured and can be used to power a additional DVI monitor with a (not included) adapter. The DVI to VGA adapter included works well also. For the size the 3D performance is incredible. I recommend this card not only for those who want a card with an additional HDMI/DVI port, but also to anyone that wants to play games on a low profile computer. The only reason it did not get five stars is because is lacks a low profile bracket.
I have the newer SD-P1850 model which is very similar if not identical to this one. I can recommend this DVD player after doing a lot of research and also trying out a few others. My opinion is that the 3 best brands of portable DVD players are Toshiba, Phillips and Sony.But I eliminated Sony because Sony is more expensive and does not include a fast forward button built in. In order to fast forward on the Sony models, you have to use the remote control which is sort of a dumb design.While Phillips brand has better LCD video quality than Toshiba, and seems better built, the Toshiba has much more functionality. I chose Toshiba because:-it has AV in (as well as out) so you can plug in a digital camera to display your photos or a video game system to play games. Phillips does not.-the battery connects to the back and still allows you to set the player down flat on a table. The Phillips, oddly, makes the player rest at an angle when you attach the battery.-Battery life. Toshiba is rated 4 hours, Phillips is rated 2.5 hours.-Resume function: if you stop a movie, you can resume where you left off. The Phillips lacks this basic and useful function.The Toshiba seems solidly designed and came very well packaged. It can read homemade DVD-Rs too, which not all players can do (Phillips can). For the 8" size of the screen, it seems nice and compact unlike the equivalent Phillips, which seems a lot bulkier.I would recommend this player, it seems to have all the features I want, yet is compact and seems sturdy.
Tripod - Its worth the money. You can take your own photos or join the family on vacation without taking help of others. this fits literally anywhere. I used to face lot of problems to take group photo including me.
This printer was given as a gift two years ago, but would not work with my Windows 95 PC; however, this year I upgraded to a newApple iMac G5 Desktop with 17" M9843LL/A (1.8 GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)so I pulled the HP Photosmart 7760 out of the box and gave it a try. Installation was straightforward, though I did have to "modify" the USB cable -- which, inexplicably, you must purchase separately -- to make it fit into the printer side of the connection. Otherwise the printer was up and running within minutes.For standard B&W; printing this printer is superb, there have been no hangups, stalls or other problems during the seven months I've been using it. The text is crisp and clear, and it prints quickly too.The first time I tried to print photos I was horrified: arguably the worst photos ever. They were grainy, the colors were thin and blurred, and there were alternating stripes of lighter and darker shading running vertically across the page.Then I . . . ah . . . read the directions. Ahem.First I switched to theHP Model C6658AN No. 58 Photo Inkjet Cartridge, followed by a switch to HP Photo paper, and last I used the HP Image Zone software to do the printing.Result? With no editing, the photos came out beautiful. I mean gorgeous. The colors are rich, deep and crystal clear. A jpeg of the Orion Nebula shows the central stars as hard pinpoints, surrounded by subtle variations of pink, blue, and orange. Orange! A picture of my dog -- taken with five year oldHewlett Packard PhotoSmart 315 2MP Digital Camera-- shows more detail, more acurate color, and more color variation than I ever thought such a camera (or dog) was capable of.This is a very good printer. For the price, it is a wonderful printer. Well worth the price.
The product advertised here and showing in the picture is the MB 70. It is not a stand alone item. It needs to be controlled by another Nakamichi product, but Nakamichi people did not know which product is compatible with it.The MB 75, on the other hand, is a stand alone product that does not need any other to control it. It is a radio and 6-CD changer all-in-one.I ordered this item and reveived the MB 70. It took me some time before realizing the problem. I ended up returning it.
I would have only given this one star, but I gave it two simply because it was nice looking and worked well even if the station to which it was tuned was already broadcasting something else. This FM tuner would have been great if only it wasn't defected. For some reason, there seemed to be faulty/loose wiring. Every time I moved the wire, like if I wanted to change the song on my MP3 player, it would make an awfully loud noise. There was constant static interference due to faulty wiring, and when I opened the plastic container in which it came, the sticker to the buttons controlling the stations (back/forward - the round spot on the picture) was off and damaged, which was disappointing considering I paid about $30 or so for this item. Fortunately, I found the sticker and placed it back on its spot, but it was a little damaged and ruined the "brand-new" look.I contacted the seller and expressed my concerns. He replied hastily, within 24 hours, and provided me information and some print-out stuff (paid postage included) to return the item. Unfortunately, he could not exchange my item but could only reimburse me, which was another disappointment because I was hoping that I could re-try this item to make sure that the one I ordered was just defected and that they all weren't like this. I also loved that provided another outlet and worked over radio stations already broadcasting something.I haven't yet received my money, but I just sent it back three days ago, on Thursday. It's not only Saturday night, and I know that this stuff can take a bit.I really hope that it was just my item that made the awful noise because if not, it was really great and looked nicely!
Purchased a whole set of these batteries for a PanasonicKX-TG2008B corded/cordless system and they all failed in a very short time. Don't waste your money.
I used these as passive radiators for a home built project. They come with a mounting machine screw so you can attach weights to the cone to dial your setup in more precisely, and the construction seems good.I used these passive radiators to a different model of subwoofer than these were designed to be used with, but the sound quality is still good, so unless you are very picky, these can be used with woofers other than Dayton.Good construction, good price, clean look...good enough for me to give them 5 stars.
I've had this Buffalo NAS for almost a year. It installed right out of the box. I also added an outboard half TB USB drive with no trouble. They both work like a charm. My wife and I use it to share our extensive photo collection. We also share a Microsoft OneNote notebook. Absolutely nothing to complain about.
I used this GPS system on my second and third expeditions to the North Pole. It is interesting that on the actual Geographic North Pole it almost instantly locked onto twelve satellites. As I walked just a couple of feet, it would show a very accurate distance of my movement. One day, while I was eating, I just let the GPS unit run so we could watch the drift of the ice. We were moving at .2mph Then suddenly our direction changed by almost eighty degrees and we were now moving in a different direction at .1 mph. In a few minutes we again moved back to the original direction and speed. When I stepped outside of the tent there was a huge crack in the ice, lead as is called on the pole. I actually measured the breaking of the polar ice cap and seen it live on this GPS receiver. It worked very well at extremely low temperatures of minus thirty five degrees with wind chills that were hitting minus seventy degrees. If you are thinking of buying a GPS, buy one of the newer ones, they have better displays. C. Jeff Dyrek, Expedition Leader 2005 North Pole Expedition, Look at my exhibits on the web.
It's a simple, HDMI cable, works flawlessly, quality's great and no problems have been had with it after 8months of use. :)
Was looking for a cheap stereo with cd, and this was it. It works great, and the remote is a must as I can't reach the unit where it has to be in a tractor.Only minus is that it doesn't seem to have anti-skip. The cd stops a lot going over bumps (at least in a tractor trailer!).Over all, I would buy this again.
By now, most have made up their mind about the Zune. Here recently, I was looking for a 30 gig player and not being much of an Apple-guy, I was down to this or the Creative Zen Vision. I've owned a Creative Zen Microphoto (loved it) and a Zen V Plus (wasn't too happy with it). While I liked the design (the clunkiness didn't bother me) of the Vision M, the Zune won me over. I liked the fact that it was a little more rugged and I liked the d-pad set-up. I need something that's going to be a little more prone to abuse than something with such a sleek design. I've read many of the reviews here about the Zune, did some more searches and decided that it was best to fit my needs.I've been very happy with my choice. Installing the software was a breeze and the fact that there was no manual actually made me have to figure everything else out on my own. I'm not a big tech-geek so this fact alone speaks volumes about the cleverness of Microsoft deciding not to package a manual. Wow. It's actually user-friendly. The interface is cool to look at and simple to use. It's also a nice feature to be able to customize your background and take fuller advantage of the three inch screen. Video playback is very smooth and the sound (be it through your earbuds or through your car sterio) is awesome. I've been happy all-around.I guess the only thing I have to gripe about would be that much like the Ipod, the only way to transfer music (that I know of, anyway) is through the included software. Other than that, I have no complaints. This is very much a worthy competitor to the Ipod. For the diehard Ipod person, this won't change their minds, but to those who are indifferent, they'll be pleasantly suprised with the Zune.
I have 3 of these D-Link DGS-2208 8-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch running on my home network and they've all been on all the time for the last 6 months with no problems at all. These are unmanaged switches and you just plug them in and go. The 8 ports are all autosensing so you just plug everything and there's no need to worry about anything. The switch is supposed to turn off unused ports to save power and to adjust power consumption based on the lengths of the cable runs. My three switches have been running cool with no problems. One of them is in a structured wiring cabinet so it's not getting much ventilation. For the price (around $40) these are an outstanding value. I haven't done any performance testing so I can't tell you what the performance is like but I don't experience any problems at all on a relatively complex gigabit home network. We even use them in the office when we run out of ports in conference rooms or cubes and I don't think we've ever encountered a problem with them at all.
The item was delivered in a timely manner and they work fine. I would shop at Amazon again for products they sponsor.
Handy, reliable--just as good as the more expensive Sport models. Recommended.
This case is among the best I've seen. The best part is the rubber compound that is the "lining" of the case--this compound holds in the cards quite securely. You can use the case to hold 4 CF cards or 2 CF cards and 1 PCMCIA adaptor card.The main problem I have with this case is that it is not waterproof, something that should be a feature for its pricepoint. Either a rubber or EPDM gasket should be added, or the price should come down.All in all though, a good CF card case.
I was wary because of the reviews stating that the sound can go out in any one earbud. But for the price, I'm not too concerned - and will take the loss if it occurs. However, the 40in long cable from earbuds to TRS plug/jack is my only criticism. Just a little too short if you plan on wearing your music device in a low hanging pants pocket.Headphone is light, comfortable, and although lacking any real bass works fine for my needs.
Good afternoon,In October 2008 I bought an atomic clock (La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-OAK Atomic Wall Clock with Outdoor Temperature) that I installed in February 2009. This product worked perfectly up to this week, when it run out of batteries and the clock stopped working. I replaced the batteries in the clock as well as in the external temperature unit but it never start working again.I feel sorry because I was really happy with your product and I was wondering if there's any way I could get my clock repaired. I should add that I currently live in Bogota, Colombia, South America, and I had it shipped from the States.Sincerely yours,Guillermo Aparicio
Wow this is an amazing set of speakers. I've had them since 2004 and I have never been happier, it's crazy how good the quality is on them and even the bass turned up is phenomenal. Very clear and never distorted I highly recommend them.
At first I was reluctant to make this purchase due to the amazing price, but I decided to go ahead and try it. To my surprise and relief once I received my ink combo (quick shipping)I was delighted to find out that it was easy to install and the colors were brilliant unlike when I tried to use a comparable no brand before. I will never stray from my HP brand ink again and thanks to Amazon and the sellers for a smooth transaction.
BEST SOUROUND SOUND AVAILIBLE! JUST GOT FOR XMAS AND COULD HAVE ANY SPEAKERS I WANT AND THESE DID NOT DISAPOINT ME AT ALL JUST MADE ME FEEL LIKE WRITING A REVIEW FOR THE BEST SPEAKERS ON THE MARKET. I HAVE THEM IN MY LUXERY CAR TOO AND WOULD NEVER CHANGE THEM FOR ANY OTHER CHEAP DISTORTED BRANDS. MY LIVING ROOM GETS SO MUCH CLEAR BASS MY WIFE HAS ALREADY TOLD ME TO TURN IT DOWN THE BLUERAY IS THE BEST AUDIO TO APPREACIATE THESE BAD BOYS ANYWAYS MESS WITH THE BEST OR DISTORT LIKE THE REST MERRY XMAS HAPPY RECESSION PEEPS
So this was going to be a great device but then under pressure from the RIAA, Sirius imposed recording restrictions which crippled the device.1) You can only record music one song at a time2) Certain of their programs can be tagged "no record" - which ones? Who knows!3) You can only record up to two hours in a row4) You can only record 20 files at any time, no matter how much storage is left.thanks for treating me like a criminal Sirius - you won't be getting any money from me.
I was thrilled when this cord worked on my old Sony camera. Now I can make dvds from my old videos and show them on tv
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00083Y0YG/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleI have not been happy with this keyboard at all. It's the worst I've ever used. One of the keys continued to pop off and when I tried to snap back in place, it wouldn't lie flat, which continued to cause errors when I used the key. Finally the key popped off never to be found again . . . think it popped off in my office and the janitorial service vacuumed it up. Needless to say, there were even more errors after this. In addition, the 'touch' was stiff and didn't allow for a smooth typing experience.
Avoid this cable! The video quality is not tolerable. Totally waste of money.You are warned.
The iriver is a total piece of JUNK. I have purchased and used extensively many differnt MP3 players and this one has to be, by far, the worst ever. First off, the software (windows media player)...what a sorry piece of work that is. Oh don't get me wrong it's fine for playing the random MP3 on your PC or even a video clip. But as far as using it to manage your MP3 player...its any sane persons worst nightmare. The library interface is ugly and totally difficult to use, not user friendly at all. I have never had so much frustration over a piece of software in my entire life. The worst part is....you are forced to use this software to manage the iriver. It's a complete joke. Iriver should be embarrassed to offer WMP with thier players...really.Further, the player NEVER disconnects from my PC correctly. after I manually transfer my music I litterally have to end task or turn off my computer in order to have the player disconect so that I can safely unplug it...and NO it is not my PC for all you naysayers out there.One last note, some brain surgeon thought it would be great to incorperate the power adapter and USB cable in one Y cable. This in itself isn't a bad thing....EXCEPT Iriver did it wrong. One arm of the Y cable is USB and goes to your computer, the other goes to the player and the last goes to the power adapter. Problem is there is a split in the power adapter arm that can be unplugged (im guessing for convienince) however, the connection comes unplugged if even the slightest breeze blows by. The connection is so loose that you just look at it funny and the cable falls apart so you either have to hold it secure or use tape....NICE. Oh...and transfering music to this player is a super sensitive process...if you look at it funny the songs transfering get all messed up and then when you try and play them they skip and stutter like a scratched record. and NO again...this is not my mp3s or my computer. I know this for sure due to reasons I wont get into.I bought this player thinking YAY, I will spend the extra money on one of the most sought after highest rated and adavnced players put there. I thought I would be getting something great. Instead I got something that is a total joke. I thought YAY color screen and napster/subscription service compatible with built in FM tuner. Still the Iriver is a JOKE. Save your money and buy something reliable and easy to use like the CREATIVE ZEN XTRA. Of all the players I have owned this one beats the rest hands down. It may lack some of the bells and whistles like the color screen and built in FM tuner but its reliable and won't give you a single damn iriver nightmare problem. Transfering is easy and the software is great. BUY CREATIVE boycott Iriver (aka piece of junk)
The Microsoft-Lifechat-LX3000 Headset , is a very easy and great headset. Less then 30 dollars and the sound on this thing is great,you can higher or lower the- volume. There is also the mute button and the quick call button for use for Skype , there's an install cd for PC Which is fast and 'easy' Also this works for ps3 and xbox360. Usb rocks... i give this a four out of five. Why not five? well i dropped my headset 3 feet and the talking thing almost came off but its held on by the wires but! still works "Perfect" a very strong and reliable headset!!!!!!!! a mustbuy ;]
This remote has too many buttons which it will not allow you customize. The most glaring example is the green MEDIA button itself! Not a problem you say, this is reserved for Media Center. Think again. I set up a Macro to operate my Media Center PC but the Media button won't work because Logitech's/Harmony's software decided that I should really use this button for some other purpose then actually controlling my Media PC. What?!?! I'm sorry that's just really stupid. Don't get me wrong, I could create a Macro (aka Activity) where the Media button works with Media Center but then I would be forced to select a pre-determined action like My TV or My Music, and so on. What if I just want the Media PC to open to the main menu? Nope, sorry, you can't do that. The setup software is riddled with absurd contingencies like this. You can do A, but only if you do B and don't do C. It wouldn't be so bad if there was some logical reason for this behavior but there is none, except maybe a God Complex on the part of the designers.Also, I've found the physical buttons on the remote don't always register when you've pressed them so sometimes you have to hit them two or three times. Most frequently this happens with the directional buttons surrounding the OK button. Four discreet buttons (up, down, left, right) might have served better then the one integrated ring button, who knows. All things being equal, I prefer a ring button but at the end-of-the-day I just want a button that works when I press it.The other annoying feature is the soft buttons. These are `buttons' you define which are displayed on the LCD. You may or may not be able to create a soft button to do what you want but be warned, the software will decide what order these buttons appear, not you. Of course, the software surely knows better then you. This is of course why your most frequently used soft buttons will inevitably be buried in the middle or at the end of a long list so you have to scroll to reach them. Don't be too hasty in doing so either. You can only scroll one direction. If you pass the item you wanted, you'll have to keep scrolling down to the bottom then start over at the top. The same can be said for your Activities and Device lists too. It would have been nice to be able to control item placement so that your most frequently used items could be at the beginning or organized alphabetically or put in some other order that makes sense to you. Alas, there is simply no way to control this.They claim this thing is customizable, and it is to a certain extent, but only if the sometimes completely illogical configuration software deems the function you want worthy. It's all really too bad, this could have been an excellent remote but as it is I would rather use two or three individual remotes then try and use this one.On the plus side, I will say their technical support was responsive. I emailed them three times and never had to wait more then a day for a response. Of course, it didn't matter. All they seemed capable of doing was regurgitating information already available in the online FAQ.
This mice has comforable 9 buttons that supports well in all FPS games.u also can change ur dpi anytime.
Been using this thing for over 6 months now, love it. Was skeptical about paying that much for a keyboard, but have no regrets about it.People complain about the brightness of the LEDs, could be brighter, but works well enough and much better than no LEDs at all. The brightness knob is useless and should have been a volume knob. This thing is heavy, with good rubber feet, does not move around, even under heaviest gaming actions. Three colors of LEDs to choose from, purple works best for me in the dark hours when playing WOW. Buttons have good solid feel to them, not too noisy when typing at full speed. The media buttons work well for controlling sound, would've preferred volume knob instead of volume buttons.Overall this is a great keyboard and would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid keyboard for gaming or working.
USING THIS ITEM IS THE WORST WAY TO CLEAN CDS OR DVDS. CDS OR DVDS ARE KEPTIN CONTAINERS AND DO NOT GET DUSTY UNLESS LEFT OUT OF THEIR CONTAINERS. ALIGHT BREATH OF DRY AIR DOES THE JOB. ITEM IS A JOKE.
This cable works as good as any cable possibly can. There is excellent transfer of picture and sound and the price just can't be beat. If you feel that this can't be true, go ahead and let go of a couple of bucks to find out for yourself and you will absolutely be convinced that this is the best two bucks you've ever spent. WHY PAY MORE!!!
My refurbished D40 has a tiny smudge on all photos which may be a defective ccd. Nikon tech support has to date been very helpful and I have sent the camera to a service center for repair. Hopefully I end up w/ a like-new camera.nickww
I am very happy with this product as it gives me assurance and peace of mind that all of my photos will last (at least) my lifetime on these discs (or so they promise). It has been difficult for me to locate any "archival" quality discs in local stores. Once I found out that other (cheaper/regular) discs may lose data over time, I freaked. I only found out about "archival quality" discs by accident on Amazon. After using them (and reading the description), I felt confident enough in these to actually "delete" several GIGS of yearly photo albums from my computer into my recycle bin AND then, permanently delete THAT from my computer! Now that's confidence! Anyone who knows me and my picture taking OBSESSION would be the first in line to buy these, if they needed them!
I bought this as an alternative to a Netgear 311 wireless adapter PCI card. I hoped the Trendnet card would be more reliable on my PC's XP system, but that was not to be. I could not even get the drivers to load for this device, using either the enclosed CD or the most recent downloaded utility, or any known method of updating the driver. I couldn't get through Trendnet's Tech Support, either, and I also took heed of those reviews that described the unuseful tips from that source (I tried out all the tips, too, to no avail). So, back this device has gone to Amazon. Ultimately, I found that the MSI Wireless Turbo G PCI Card [ASIN:B000M5U9GI Super G 802.11BG Wireless Pci 64 Bit Xp Compliant Turbo Mode]worked for me on my XP PC.
I don't know why this product is on the market. The cleaning tissues are crammed in a small plastic container. When you pull them out they sometimes tear. The tissues were initially wet, but the whole container dryed out in several weeks. Not recommended.
In my expieriance, HP makes a very high quality product. These ink cartridges are no exception. The installation of the cartridges is quick and easy taking at most a minute or two. And the ink produces a quality print from the moment the cartridges are installed. I'm a graduate student, so my only real complaint is that the cartridges don't seem to last long enough. That's more a fuction of the crazy printing needs of grad students (which could be 50-100 pages a week.) than a reflection on HP product quality.
I have had this type of keyboard for many years and love them. I think this is my third. The only thing that I can really say I don't like is the fact that it is black. It is hard to see where my keyboard is because it is on a pull out shelf and the shelf is about the same color. My others have been white. I haven't used all of the buttons at the top, because I never think of them until it is too late.
When I ordered this product I thought that it would work in my camera, but it is to large. My camera takes a MMC/SD card. Can I return this Viking to you a get the correct card. Please let me know,I will be looking for your replay.
This is a case of "you get what you pay for". This adapter is crap. It stopped working 3 days after receiving it. The problem is the adapter doesn't stay seating into the back of the computer. THe laptop doesn't recognize the cord is plugged in and wants to run off the battery.
Very nice bracket setup for adding drives to the G5 tower. Just install the drives, run the cables and place the bracket in place. A screw, a couple of cable connections and your done.
The sound on these is much better than other brands that I've used in the past. However, they do not adjust size wise, so tend to fall off my head very easily. I actually use a headband to keep a tighter fit, but the sound quality makes up for the discomfort.
A recent user survey in PC magazine identified Apple computers as the most reliable and easiest to use computers currently available. Yes, most people use Windows-based PCs, but do you want to be another member of the PC herd -- with all of the problems and frustrations presented by Windows-based PCs -- or are you looking for a computer which is user friendly and seldom crashes? If ease of use and reliability are more important to you than being one of the crowd, please seriously consider buying an Apple. Since the eMac is Apple's least expensive computer, it's a terrific way to enter the user-friendly world of Apple computers at a very reasonable price. And don't be concerned about the 800 MHz processor, this is a very fast computer -- G4 processors are equivalent to Pentium processors twice their speed. If you're willing to try something off the beaten path, you'll love this computer.
this is a AWESOME tv....for the money you can beat this thing...hd tv is absolutly incredible !!so much so, i find myself watching tv without my glasses !! the only drawback is if you like watching racing,it will pixlize somtimes when a car is shown a REAL fast speeds...i am watching the macys day parade in HD as i type this review, and all i can say is WOW !!!i have had this tv for 3 months now and it still amazes me...the other draw back is the lack of HD tv broadcasts,but that can only get better. regular tv isnt as bad as you would think but back to back comparison with HD show the differences..
I've been extremely frustrated with the ipod for the last few days, so for each problem I've removed a star:1. Very temperamental software - works well at times and doesn't work at all at others. I thought machines were supposed to be predictable.2. Extremely pricy. It's a big hard drive with music playing software on it. For a bit extra you can buy a computer or at least another MP3 with more features.3. And this is the reason i bothered to write this review - you can't put the songs from the ipod back to your computer. My laptop regretably had to be reformated. I was able to put back on everything from my pocket pc, including the mp3 files. Not so with the ipod. I was not "authorized" to perform this operation this is what the stupid thing told me. I thought it was my ipod! Seems I need to be "authorized" to use it! So now if I decide to put new songs on it it will rease the old ones! I called Apple they told me for copy right protection they didn't include such an option, but that there might be a third party software that can do this! What?! Third party?! Isn't this their product? I should go surching on line for somebody else's software? This is absolute pure stupidity. The cutomer service representative advised me that in order not to lose what I already have on the ipod i could use the manual transfer option when adding new music. I tried - for the last 2.5 hours the thing is still working on one single cd. I don't know how this protects any copy rights - if i've ripped off a cd i can do it again, what's the point? Are they trying to make more money by making you buy the itunes again and again? Not that I ever bought any. How much money can a company make form a simple music playing device? I only hope that by the time I need a new mp3 player the competition would have bring proces down and hopefully improved the quality of the product.
A lot of people are talking about issues with the delay after you take a pic. with flash, but it really only bothers me if i'm in a big rush. So you might not wanna get this camera if your either REALLLLY impatient or just always in a big rush! People also have mentioned that the pictures are always blurry. I never get blurry pictures except when i'm not using flash. The pictures usually come out great! The red-eye remover works pretty good on this camera, but the night visions and stuff dont really work, but if its dark you just use flash. I love this camera! I would deffinitley reccomend rechargable batteries because this camera eats them up pretty quickly but the rechargable ones last a long time! Hope this helped!!
Besides looking sharp, this clock is easy to use and works great. This is super for people who can't see regular clock numbers without glasses. If you wake up in the middle of the night, you won't have to scramble around for those glasses!
I bought this product because I figured that all the bases would be covered with one shot when installing my Rockford Fosgate amp. Yeah right! When I took out the so called 8 gauge red wire (20 foot length) from the box the first thing I noticed was how ridged and stiff it was. So I then took a pair of wire strippers and with the 10 gauge hole and stripped the wire. I still didn't get a good bite on the insulation because there was still more that needed to be chewed off. I took ans gently twisted the end of the wire and put it through the 10 gauge hole (remember this is supposed to be 8 gauge) and it was sloppy. I then fit the bare part of the wire through the 12 gauge hole and walah! It fit. Boss is passing off 8 for 12 gauge. It's not true 8 AWG. Forget about the speaker wire that comes with it. It's a joke! Seriously. I would not use it to power a door bell DC volt. I could not even see the wire when I took it out of the package. I hope this helps out. I have already purchased correct gauge wire and will continue the install. Stinger is a good brand. This is what I ended up using. It was worth the money.
It seems this device has been around for a while and rightfully so. I have a Celestron Astromaster 114eq and an 8" Sky-Watcher Dobsonian and this works great for both of them. Easy to use and I was able to focus both scopes to perfect detail. I was considering a laser type collimator (I like electronic gadgets) but read that those may need periodic collimating also - that seems kind of strange to me. I'm not sure how you would do that. Anyway, this unit is simple to use and effective.
The Zalman NC1000 notebook cooler has to be amongst the best out there right now. This thing actually cools along the ENTIRE top surface area of the cooler (as opposed to one or two spots MOST other coolers focus on) so it really cools, at even levels, the entire bottom-side of the notebook. This is a huge plus in and of its own. Although I didn't see a 30% drop in temps (thats rather unrealistic), this thing does keep me at adequately safe temperatures even during the most CPU and GPU-taxing processes (in some situations, I saw drops of 10-15 degrees C).The cooler is truly "silent". I can barely hear the thing at all except when I have the fans going at the maximum level (and even then, I hear nothing more than a gentle "whirring" sound - usually, the sound of the notebook running completely drowns out the fans altogether). This brings up another "PRO": the fans have multiple levels. Most of the other units simply have "On/Off" functions or 2 different levels. This unit has a jog wheel with varying speeds (much like a volume wheel) so you can adjust it according to what you're doing with your notebook.The build quality is pretty remarkable. Although it's not a very heavy piece, it FEELS substantial. I haven't dropped it, but I'm certain that if I actually did, it wouldn't suffer from the fall. Most of the other coolers I was contemplating purchasing were made of plastic and just felt "cheap". Granted, the Zalman is one of the more expensive units, but the build quality, design and overall excellent functionality makes it more than worth it. I have no regrets spending the extra $15-20 on this thing.The ONLY "CON" I can possibly list is that it's pretty much made for 15" notebooks. I have a 15.4" machine, so this doesn't really concern me at all, but, when fully centered, my notebook sticks out about 1/2" on either side. If you have a larger notebook, you may want to take this into consideration.Overall, I'm thrilled with this purchase. I didn't really see myself spending $50 on a notebook cooler, but after actually using it, I have no doubt I made the right choice.
Es super practico, ya no pierdo mis pendrives, siempre esta colgado en el interior de mi cartera! Totalmente recomendado, excelente la calidad de case logic
The housing of this particular unit had some minor scratches, being used, but I didn't buy it for the cosmetics.It is doing the job much more efficiently (in tandem with a Linksys router) than the ISP-provided modem/router unit that I had. There is very mild warmth in the power plug and the unit itself, compared to that other product which had both parts constantly hot and which dropped my connection with relative frequency. My connection seems to be faster, as well.Setup tip: If the configuration on yours doesn't work out of the box and there is no CD-ROM included, as in my case, go to Actiontec's website and do a search for this model. You will find a download for an iso file (burnable to CD) which includes the 'Installation Buddy' software. You can then enter the proper settings for your ISP, which you may even be able to obtain via internet search. I didn't have to call my ISP at all and got everything up working beautifully with this bit of research.
I picked the Onkyo TX-8011 up to replace an old 25w/channel JVC I'd used for years. I wanted the remote and a little more power for my Mission 70 bookshelf speakers in the bedroom. The Onkyo's sound is crisp and precise, which is to my liking. The phono jack gives me the option of hooking up my turntable if I feel inspired to play any vinyl. The Mission's 5" woofers weren't putting out bass to my liking, so I hooked up a Yamaha YST-SW215 150w powered sub woofer to top off the system (note that the Onkyo TX-8011 does not have a sub woofer output, so you'll need to buy a sub like the Yamaha that has a speaker line input if you choose to go the sub woofer route.) Bottom line: The Onkyo combined with the Mission bookshelf speakers and the Yamaha sub-woofer provide suberb sound, and I got the whole thing wired in about 15-20 minutes. It's a lot more than I ever thought I'd use in the bedroom (it's hooked up to the TV and DVD player), but find myself popping CD's into the DVD player just to listen to the great blend of trebles, mids and lows from this powerful little system. The 50w/channel Onkyo delivers great sound for a bedroom or apartment, as long as you are OK with staying with two channels. While I chose to add a sub woofer, I think the Onkyo could have driven larger speakers with 8" woofers quite satisfactorily. Strongly recommended, as is the Yamaha sub-woofer as an add-on if you are using bookshelf speakers.
i bought this less than a month ago... it has great fan power.. but the plug is already loose, i had to have it solder back on and super glue the plug in place other than that it works excellent i wish it was a better quality $30 is a lot for something to break in 2 weeks, this is my second cooling pad and i thought i had upgraded, i was wrong. 3 stars for performance 1 star for workmanship. I really hoped it worked better than my last, my fan doesn't work on my laptop, so it's crucial for this thing to work, just a hunk of plastic really. just waiting for it to break again so i can pay $30 more. I also had to replace the power cord, it fits better and works better, you don't have to jam it in there! also this is not the cooling pad that my order form tells me i bought, so someone screwed up!
The green snagless Ethernet cable from Belkin works great with my MacBook pro 2010. I just plugged it in and it instantaneously connected to my college Internet network. No software to download. Plus the green color cable makes it easy to see and grab when I'm ready to connect or deconnect. It looks cool, works flawlessly, plus it's lower price on amazon at the time of my purchase than any local retail store. Great product.
This item is mis-labeled on Amazon's site. It is NOT a battery charger. It is a replacement Slide holder. It has been given the wrong Item Name.
This HDMI cord works perfectly and is a lot more affordable than the ones you can find at the Big Name Stores. You will have a hard time distinguishing between the two, so I would highly recommend buying an HDMI Cable from this supplier. Shipped quickly and arrived on time as well.
I just received this canon printer this week, i tried it out over the weekend with the new digital camera that i got. personaly i can say that this printer works wonderful on photos. I am not sure how much ink it will use yet since i just got it, so that could be the down side to this printer. I also haven't tried to print any documents from this printer either, so that could be another down fall. I have to admit though i was a little worried about this printer printing pictures but the ones that i tried turned out wonderful. It is really a great printer for the price for what i can see. It also has two memory card slots that you can insert your memory card and print right from there, the only bad thing about it is that you have to know what picture number you want to print sinse there is no screen to view the picture. but you can also choose the option on the printer to print all of the pictures on your memory card. I hope this helps.
Bujold proves to the hilt that she is an amazing author even without Miles Vorkosigan to kick around. Glorious, amazing, character-driven writing with scenes of breathtaking power. Buy this book, and then clear your calendar for the next couple of days.
First day of use:the unit's picture is not as sharp as CRT TV.remote is not very responsive. need to be in front of the TV.The worst part is after the TV is on for one hour or so, it turns itself off. May be I have a defective unit.Asked Amazon to return the unit, but amazon policy is:"Amazon.com cannot accept the return of televisions 27 inches and larger after delivery. Upon delivery, please inspect your television carefully for damage while the shipper is still present. If you discover any damage, please refuse delivery and you will receive a refund. Your signature on our carrier's delivery receipt acknowledges that you understand our return policy. After the release form has been signed, returns of televisions 27 inches and larger will not be accepted."So be very careful and think again before purchase.
I bought this tv because I needed a color monitor for a security camera, and it had RCA audio/video IN jacks.Out of the box there was no picture at all, only sound. I returned it and did not opt for a replacement.
So far with three months use this GPS has done well by me. I travel a lot in Ohio and Michigan for sales and it has found every location I have asked. It's also been handy for finding gas stations and places to eat. The only problem is that I can't hear the caller on the phone when I use the Bluetooth phone link feature and not at all when on the highway. Since I don't use the Bluetooth I could have selected a less expsive GPS but these units are larger in size where the Nuvi 360 is thinner and more compact.
This is a cheap cd player that sux! man this thing cuts off so easy and falls apart. IT SUXXXXXXXX!!!! DONT GET IT LOL
I haven't had a chance to review it yet. First I have to read the book about scanning negatives, then I will clean the negatives that have scratches and dust on them. Then I will try the emulsion cleaner.
THE MONITOR WORKS GREAT BUT THERE IS NO RETURN ADDRESS ON THE WARRANTY CARD. SO I CAN'T SEND IN THE WARRANTY/REGISTRATION CARD.....
I've been using this thing for about 2 weeks now. I installed one on a Vista laptop and one on an old machine using XP. On XP, I had no problems. On Vista, I had no problems once I did a clean install of Vista.In both cases, I would advise installing the drivers before plugging in the camera for the first time as I read elsewhere that you might run into problems if you do things in the opposite order. You can download the drivers/software directly from [...]As for the camera, the only negative is that the video is a bit choppy. On the other hand the video is clear and you can't beat the price. It also has a built in microphone that works quite well.
Since Amazon does not allow multiple reviews from one person on one product, this is an update to my previous review on this product which was in December 2011. I am writing this 30 August 2012. I've had this TV about nine months now and I am writing this review to change my opinion of this TV. I really loved this TV at first. It got a great picture, many channels, was portable and I thought it was the greatest thing and got much use out of it. I will say I rarely, if ever, used the battery function; I plugged it in the wall. Well, suddenly one day I get a battery icon on my TV's screen (even though it was plugged in the wall) and after that, it would come on for a second and then the screen would go blank. Maybe it was running off the battery instead of my power cord. I tried recharging it but the non-removable battery would not take a charge. So, the set stopped working. I got this as a gift, and the person buying it for me bought a warranty with it, something I would normally not have done, but it was good they did. For about $17 I got a three year warranty and it helped me out. Since no one will take anything back or fix free after 90 days I would have been stuck with it. But with the warranty, I was able to ship it back to the store where I bought it--they paid the postage (it's a major nationally known store) and they sent me a check--I had to ask for the check. They were going to send a gift card but I said, no way! That is not getting my money back, that is telling me I must buy something else in their store for the cost of this TV (which was a lesser cost than advertised here on Amazon). This is the last time I buy a product that runs on a battery (or batteries) that you cannot remove. I called Coby but they said after 90 days, their warranty on the battery was not good and I would have to take it to be repaired which might cost more than the set itself. So, I got my money back (minus cost of warranty). Too bad, though. I really liked this TV. I have ordered a smaller model (different brand) that runs on AAA removable batteries, so will see how that works out. So, so just a warning to people. This set has a battery that you cannot remove so if it does not take a charge, you are out of luck. Mine didn't even work when I plugged it in the wall and didn't use the battery. Better to buy something that runs on removable batteries or a power cord only.I've only had this TV for a couple of weeks but decided to write this review based on my first impression. I was skeptical of buying the Coby brand, because I don't think they are on the upper end for quality (had trouble with a Coby DVD player). But this TV has turned out to be surprisingly well made. It is attractive, has a good picture, good sound and wow--I can pull in 26 channels! I live about 10 miles outside of Washington, DC. I am rating it four stars instead of five because I found it difficult to set up initially to scan the channels. The instruction book does not help very much; I found it poorly written. But once you get the channels scanned in, it's terrific. It gets channels I have never heard of. The picture is very clear. The remote, thin and about the size of a credit card, is very handy, and has all the functions you could possibly want on it, including volume, brightness and color control, and power. The antenna attached to the TV seems to work well, it moves around in several angles and I still get 26 channels but when I hook up the external antenna (which is not that large and unobtrusive) the channels come in even stronger. There is a little stand on the back of the TV so you don't have to hold it in your hand, you can place it on a table or arm rest of your chair. The headphone jack is handy so you can listen to your favorite program without bothering others in the room. The sound comes in quite well without headphones. I have not tried to operate the TV using only the built-in battery. I plug the TV in the wall. An adapter is provided for this as well as a car adapter. I find the 7 in screen adequate for my viewing needs, and I am sure a little larger screen would be alright as well. Because of its small size, this TV is light and quite portable and can be easily moved from room to room. So it doesn't get scratched, I keep it in a little soft cloth book bag (like those kind you buy to carry Bibles in). I don't think there is a carrying case made especially for this model, although it would be nice if you plan to move it around your house or take it with you because you would not want the TV screen to get scratched. I have the little TV on a table right by my sofa in our family room sitting up on its stand with the external antenna right behind it and it works perfectly. It would also be great for people who reside in a very small living space and don't have room for a regular size TV. Perhaps it helps that I live near a major city so I am able to get many local digital channels, but I am pleased with it so far. This TV can be hooked up to cable, but I did not buy it for that function. I will say I ordered it online from a major name store, so if it does not work right, I can easily take it back to the store locally. I feel this is best with any electronic device such as this that may have potential problems down the road. An extended warranty for as long as three years was offered with my TV for only a few dollars. So, for now, I would highly recommend this TV. Happy viewing!
I was complaining about how little storage space 3.5&quot; floppies provide. A friend suggested that I try using Smartmedia cards as super floppies! So I bought this Simpletech SM card adapter with a 64MB smartmedia card and it works awesome! Threw all my floppies away and now I only use the smartmedia cards to back-up and store stuff on my notebook computer!
I needed to replace 2 sets of earbuds for my ipod, I was never really happy with apples earbuds, they do not stay in your ears well during any kind of active sports (i.e. cycling, skating), and the woosh of the wind tends to overpower what you are listening to. I purchased both these and a pair of Sennheiser CX-300-B's which run about the same price. After listening to both I did not find a significant difference between the two in audio quality, possibly though the Sennheiser have slightly better bass response.What I prefered about the JBuds for my use were that stayed in my ears very well during activity, and while not a true 'isolating' bud, they do cud down wind noise. In addition the wire going from bud to ipod is a bit heaver than the Sennheisers' possibly helping to avoid breakage due to a snag from a branch when I'm off road cycling. On the other hand, the Sennheiser plug has a 90 degree bend (which think all earbuds should have), this makes for less of a chance of damaging the plug or plug receptacle, and helps to avoid wear to where the plug meets the cord. In either case they are both good value at around $30.
I bought this card for using in our University. I don't know any information for the access point. At first no signal can be received at the default configuration. When I asked my friends, they changed the default SSID from "Linksys" to the name of our university, it works!Later on I found the SSID can be changed to "Any" if your don't know exactly which SSID is correct for you.
First of all, ignore that first review complaining about component video in and recording in 480p ectera. If you want to record in High Definition, get a Blu-Ray or High Definition DVD recorder. This is a DVD recorder, not a high definition recorder, and a great one if that. It records on pratically every DVD format and is easy to hook up. I decided not to use the TV Guide set up because I have a HD DVR/cable box. My cable box connects via HDMI to my TV, and then connects to my DVD recorder via component video/audio. So I can record shows on my DVR, then record from the DVR to the DVD player's hard disk. The hard disk is huge, it holds 160 GB, a single football game takes up about 7.5 GB... you do the math. Editing is simple and it can record a DL DVD in about 30 minutes. Don't forget to finalize the DVD, or it won't play on other players. It has enough inputs on it that you can connect a VCR, cable box, and one other device to it. It has an HDMI output to upconvert DVDs for playback, I have yet to use this connection since my TV has only one HDMI input. I need to get an HDMI switcher to pull that off. It is well worth the investment, I hooked up a VCR and dubbed off all my old tapes on to DVD. I have no complaints what so ever!
I bought a cable from a marketplace vendor because of better price. Although the "official" item is Garmin branded, the one provided clearly is not. Looks well made and it works, but it does not have a choke. Fits my GPS case better without the choke. No choke might be a consideration if the cable will be used where there is significant electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Well I purchased 4 of these units, hoping to make this stack of 40GB, 80GB and 120GB drives I have laying around the house useful again. So far, buying these was not a good idea. I attribute most of my problems to there not being enough real technical review of the product available, and all documentation simply glosses over technical details in exchange for sales-speak. First, I'll say these are niftily crafted units that might have been pretty slick if they'd worked the way I expected them to. Problems encountered and gripes mounted include:* These are not NAS devices, as some of the documentation might lead you to believe. A NAS device (network attached storage) typically offers clients the ability to connect to the device, using it's native fileshare method. CIFS for Windows, NFS for Linux/Unix, etc. These devices offer none of that.* Device is available to Windows clients on the network only. If that's not bad enough, check the following gripe.* Every PC that wants to access the device needs to have the software CD installed. Usually a NAS device will offer a shared filesystem that can be mounted in the OS's native method. With this box, all the PCs need to have a driver installed in order to see the device.* DHCP only. There is no option to have a static IP address on the device. It is DHCP only.* On first install, lamely worded error message hindered the install. After installing the device and the driver, it kept failing with the error "Unable to enumerate drive". The help file was useless. After an hour of messing with it and finally deleting all of my mapped drives, the installation suceeded and I was able to use the device.* You MUST use the included software. Although the device seems to be listening on port 80, there is no web interface to configure it. The included software, running on Windows is the only way.* Non-Windows systems are out of luck. This is a Windows only device. Do not try to connect to it with Mac OSX or Linux (both of which I have). The device can be connected and re-shared by a Windows PC, allowing Macs and Linux to get to it, but this has proved painstakingly slow.* Painstakingly slow. I connected the device to an older Windows PC and the best sustained data transfer I could get (read or write) was around 3MB/s. Hardly a speed demon. My linux fileserver on the same network can easily sustain 10MB/s. I am going to connect the device to a faster Xeon based system and see how speedy it is then.* Simple security. I saw no method of creating usernames or any kind of security on the device other than the single password that can be setup to access the device. Probably because this is designed for the home where there are not a bunch of users and passwords to manage.Now this is a pretty new product, so hopefully it will get better with time. It seemed like such a good idea (obviously, I bought 4 of them), but I'm not convinced it was the best execution. Buyer beware.
Bought this to make the connection from my PS3 to my HDTV that has only DVI input, and it works wonderfully!
If you think you need $100 dollar cables from Monster for true HD then go right ahead and flush your money down the drain. However, if you need good quality cables at an extremely reasonable price, these should be at the top of the list. They provide full 1080p video support and great sound.
Mouse has a comfortable feel. Design functions are very good. The battery does not hold a very long charge, there is a spare battery but, it takes at least 12~24 hours to be fully charged and is charged thru USB port. Logitech should offer option charger with ac adapter.
Initially I hard wired the Linksys BEFW11S4 to 3 computers with no problems, not even a glitch. It only took me about 5 minutes to set up all 3 pc's. A week later I purchased wireless cards for 3 computes and a laptop. Again everything worked smoothly with no problems. As it turned out the company I'm employed with sent out a memo recommended this same product for employee home use with dsl or cable internet connections. I've already recommended this product to my friends.
I bought this thinking it worked for the XSI.It doesn't but it's really hard to find that info.I sold it to my friend that has a Canon D40.The model for the XSI is EP-EX15 II (2)That one works good.
The Belkin USB 2.0 hub was very easy to setup. The top mounted jacks allow very easy access for memory sticks or camera connections.
I give this Crosley CR84 (The Collegiate) turntable a 5 star recommendation. I spent several hours examining other Crosley turntable models in various stores and found them to be of inferior quality and mediocre performance. The CR84 is well made,sturdy,attractive (in a retro-50's mode), and has a very pleasant sound. After reading reviews of other models (Crosley and others) I am very pleased that I purchased the CR84.
These headphones are pretty good compared to most in it's price range. I suggest getting them in black only because the white shows grime (clean your ears). But the bass is surprisingly good. Great buy.
I LIKE THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE IT IS SMALL ENOUGH BUT YET YOU CAN SEE ENOUGH. IT IS JUST CONVENIENT ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING EVERYDAY. ALL YOU NEED IS THIS EQUIPMENT WHERE YOU CAN WATCH A MOVIE OR LISTEN TO MP3. ALL IN ONE.THE BATTERY SEEMS TO LAST LONG AND IT IS NOT THAT HEAVY LIKE THE OTHER DVD PORTABLE PLAYER.
I bought this CD player from Amazon. Unfortunately, after only one month of use the LCD display/touch screen went blank: no clock and no control buttons. I called Philips technical support and after some questions the representative determined that I should ship it to them and offered to replace it with another unit. I wanted to give this little machine a second chance but it was not meant to be. Just a few days ago, they called and told me that they didn't have any more units so that they were going to refund me the price I paid for it.While it worked I loved this CD player. I liked its cool shape, compact size, the simplicity of it, the sound...so that's why I still give it 3 stars. After all, I can't rule out that I simply might have gotten the one rotten apple of the lot. But it was lucky that I still had the invoice, the original box and packaging and that I did send the warranty registration card to Philips so that returning the unit and getting a refund were not a problem.
I had this tv for about 2 years this Dec 10 and I had to replace the light bulb 3 times with samsung and 2 times from a website online, I dont watch tv that much and the light bulb last long I think if your interested in buying this tv you have a back up tv while you order a new light bulb. the bulbs are not cheap to over 100 dollars everytime.
Wonderful filter, essential for B&W photography. Does a great job equalizing the light and gives wonderful sky shots.
I don't know how they do it, but this is the exact same device you would get by spending DOUBLE at the Presto website - it actually shipped from the Presto warehouse directly to me! The perfect solution for emailing non-computer users, we have been fans for nearly 10 years.
I brought this backpack as a gift for my Boyfriend. I thought that it was a trendy and cool look to sport a lab top bag pack. I like that it didn't look like it was mint for camping in the woods. I like that the lab top was secure inside of the backpack. I like the compartments and most of all I liked the price. Only thing is when I opened up the box and took it out I notice that it said Mobile She Edge. They don't say that it is a female's bag. I thought it was universal for both men and women. I took the tags off and gave it to him any way. He loves it and I think it's a great bag still.
I highly recommend these for the new Dual Band Gigabit, they may not seem to make any difference from Cat 5e, however I have measured the output of the Ultra High Speed Modems & Routers. I have fiber optic cable with download speeds up to 105 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps, using an EA6500 Linksys/Cisco N450 + AC1300 Mbps=1,750 combined speed (I also tried the NETGEAR R6300ac WiFi Router, not only slower but less coverage and retuned it). So, at these speeds it does help using Cat 6 550.
I use a Mac OS X with my Tibook. I use it for video editing. I love it. Very fast. I have also had it for 6months and not a single problem.
Pros: Great color,easy sync, advanced calculator for converting length, weight or temperatures, plenty of memoryCons: Poor in sunlight, occasional &quot;reset&quot; crashes, no earphone for future use as an mp3 I used to have a Visor Deluxe and I loved that too- until I lost it in an airport! Believe me- people aren't that eager to return such a great tool (toy!). Since I just &quot;had&quot; to replace it, I decided to get a color Prism instead. Since I carry it in my purse in the case it came with, the size is just fine. Instead of using graphics input, I bought a software program called Silkyboard, which gives me a keyboard that doesn't cover the screen. Then I just type everything in quickly.The colors are great, and I've even got a photo album on it with pictures of the family. Everyone's amazed when they see this (free) program from Handspring. I've also downloaded some great free programs, because I believe that if you don't use the Visor (or even a Palm) to its maximum potential, you're really missing out! There are plenty of free color games that make this a fun toy as well, and it comes in handy while waiting on line for the Dr. or the train!Best of all, instead of all the little scraps of paper I used to carry around, I've learned to use the memo functions, the address book and the calendar. There are so many things you can do with a visor once you get the right programs. I keep track of my Quicken account on it and then transfer it through a hot-sync. right onto my PC, I've got a great Birthday reminder list, another program that keeps all the other &quot;lists&quot; that float around in my head, another program that keeps track of my regular shopping list plus plenty of other specific shopping lists - like &quot;what books do I want to buy?&quot; , &quot;what do I need at the Hardware store?&quot; &quot;What things do I want to buy on my next visiting trip?&quot;, etc. That's only the beginning- There's so much more potential in this little gadget. I love it and would recommend it to everyone!The Bottom Line The built in's are very useful, and the availability of other free programs,+ others you can buy, make this an almost limitless machine! I'd be LOST without it!
Most consumer camcorders come without an accessory shoe. This is absurd. The Sony shoe is usable on any camcorder since the shoe is standard. Since Sony is known for making their products proprietary, there is some fear that the shoe might not work on non-Sony products. They should say so for this product.
this is my first PDA system and GPS system, and having both in one easy to use unit has been a great time saver. I love my Mio P550, I don't leave my home without it. My daugther will be driving soon and I plan to give her her own Mio P550. What are the chances of getting a discount!!!!zulema
Exactly what I had wanted, cables to expand the amount of hard drive space I have! Solid construction, no qualms here, powered the drives no problem. Came very well packaged and ready to use
the part that hooks it up to the fv is missing but i have no phone # to call and let then know
The menu is quite confusing at first, but as you go along you will get used to it. The sound quality is the best so far plus it has FM radio and an external memory which I prefer than the built in. To my experience, I recommend using sd cards made in Japan for best results [pny or crucial with white cover]. I find Sandisk cards not reliable & trashed 2 of it. It's your decision...
I bought these cables thinking there would be some sort of improvement over the normal A/V cable where the is only 1 cable for video and 2 for audio. I have a 46" Samsung, but currently I am only watching Standard Definition. Maybe these cables do their job for HD, but there they are no better than the cheap A/V. This also could be from the signal or box from Charter. Ill have to try it with my DVD player and see if there is a difference.
I forever lose remotes and keys. Finally found my Tivo remote after it decided to wedge itself into my recliner for the umpteenth time. I finally decided to check Amazon for a "find the remote" solution and found the Ultra 8.Just got my Ultra 8 today and immediately put it to work placing the receiver units with my cell phone case, a couple of remotes, keys of immense importance to me and even a camera. By the time I was done, I had only one spare unit and I decided that I'd keep that one as the "floater" receiver for misc purposes.The box/packaging is good. Seems like it makes sense to keep the box for future moves/maintenance and you get a little screwdriver for maintaining the batteries in the little receiver units. You also get instructions, extra stickers for labeling on the transmitter (2 sets of stickers) and about 8 velcro sticker circles for stickingt the receivers to remotes/etc. I can see that the velcro will eventually not work but figure I can rig some sort of strap to couple the receiver buckle to at a later date. For now, it works and that is all that is important.The transmitter has a cool little magnet system for sticking to a central location so you know where to go to find the "finder" (so to speak). I stuck mine in my kitchenette, right on my microwave. Worked out great and the magnet does a good job of sticking to the oven while the secondary magnet holds the transmitter to the hook with zero issues. Altogether, a quality storage solution and well thought out by the manufacturer.I did test the transmitter with the receivers in various common locations that my stuff seems to migrate to with permission (of course!) and while the transmitter signal did reach across the room at times, it seems to work best with you in close proximity to the lost item. So, be willing to walk around and "scan" in a systematic fashion. No problem there with a studio apartment like mine, but in a large house, you will need to be patient and just keep scanning until you find the item.I think I'll order the extra receivers for additional lost-item tracking in a seperate office area. This looks to be quite the useful tool. It is certainly not a toy and despite the funky look, it really works! Best money I've spent for a little peace of mind. Highly recommended.I'd buy it again and frankly feel that this is a good gift item too...
I haven't encountered any issues with data saved to this device, but I do have a problem with the cheap plastic construction. When I try to insert this device into either of my laptops, the stop isn't strong enough to prevent the drive from retracting back into the casing. I basically have to hold the slide in place with a key while I plug in the drive - this isn't just a case of a tight port, every port I've tried this drive in causes it to retract. I guess you get what you pay for, and this was pretty inexpensive, but I expected more from a name brand.
I agree with all who have talked of its benefits, and echo that this is probably what I'll buy another of, for the emergency box.Also as mentioned, the dial is a bit tricky as the "gears" (dials) feel "tight" to me, but my two favorite stations (one FM, one AM) come in beautifully and don't take much to focus, but my Mom might have a problem due to arthritis.The on-off button seems reasonably configured (hard to accidentally turn on or off which was a big problem with the Coby(s) I had). Another well-designed feature is the headphone jack connection on the top, rather than the bottom.I have one complaint, and that is the clip--it seems tricky and not always reliable. That said, I've dropped it off my pants' pocket or waistband several times to no apparent damage to the product.One suggestion: place the earphones either slightly behind or slightly in front of your ears rather than directly over them; you can hear traffic, conversation, etc., depending on what is important at the time.
I have had this filter a few weeks and have had fun with it. It works great to enhance the reflections in your images to yellow, blue or a mix of yellow and blue.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I was seeing some chromatic aberration in the shots where leaves are meeting a bright sky. It only seemed to happen in really bright situations. I found that many times it made the sky an amazing blue.I tried it against Fall leaves but there wasn't much affect, it was then that I realized it's going to affect reflections. When you shoot a car the windshields will turn colors, when you shoot a wet road that will turn. I can't wait to try it on a sunset with water.It's a fun filter and very easy to work with. Great for adding some interest to landscapes.
"This Hard Drive enclosure did not work. It may have also damaged 2 of my Laptop Hard Drives. Would like compensation. The quality is junk. Very poor solder joints on most connections for the drive plug. It is junk." Tried contacting this vendor numerous time.. No reply... Don't bother with this trash vendor..
This is the perfect day to day carry bag. It is the only current slingbag that puts your gear at the proper waist-height when slung to the front (those who use the Velocity bags will know how uncomfortable the bag is if slung to the front and you are working at chest level rather than waist level with your gear). Don't bother with the 100-size of this bag, it is too small. The 200, only marginally larger and marginally more expensive, will fit everything you need -- AND, it is still small enough that I can pack all my gear and put it into my airport carryon backpack! Way to go Lowepro, I can't ask for more.ADDM 1-13-07 Please be aware that Lowepro just released the Slingshot 300 this month -- it has the capability to carry 6 items in addition to your camera, whereas the 100 carries 4 items in addition to your camera in the main compartment. Keep that in mind when you are making a decision about how much you will be carrying with you in the bag.
I owned this card in 2GB and 4GB sizes and can say from experience that it is by far the worst card brand EVER. Both cards have caused problems in my digital cameras. The read/write speed is inconsistent causing the camera to freeze and shut down. Trying to retrieve the pictures via a memory card reader was a nightmare. 95% of the pictures were corrupted and I lost priceless photos from a family vacation. Don't waste your money and go with a trusted brand like Sandisk or Kingston. Even HP is better than this.
The description of this product is misleading. I was looking for 2.5mm to 2.5mm male to male. It turns out that this is a normal 3.5mm to 3.5mm male to male. To me Stereo MINI always has meant the 2.5mm. Don't order this if your looking for the mini 2.5 jacks. I returned mine.
I highly recommend monster products. If you've spent any money on your stereo, you'll need to connect it all with quality components. Any sound system is only as good as it's weakest link, and the interconnects shouldn't be cheaped out. Monster as a rule makes high quality stuff, though i don't suggest buying a $100 cable you'll most likely not hear any difference between it and a $20 cable.Unless of course you've spent BMW money on your stereo system.
I owned an earlier model HP printer with a duplexer and found it to be a valuable tool. For this reason I purchased the duplexer accessory for my most recent printer.The PH 5582 is not really a time saver but functions well as intended, making printing easier and essentially more economical. I like this product!
I just got this camera about a week ago and I am absolutely impressed. It takes digital stills and video without having to do anything special or without any annoying pauses or interruptions. The video is clear and stable and the picture quality is really good. And it was easy to use right out of the box; a stong plus for a non-techie such as myself.In short, this is a great buy with numerous features, great quality, and a price thats unbelievable for what I got.Its a high end performer at a mid range price. If you find a BETTER camera at this price (which I don't think you will) you should buy it.
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I've had this camera for a month and I love it a lot! I put it in my purse all the time because I can use it to take a nice picture anytime I want. I love all the functions, the color and design! If you look a nice and small camera, hope this camera will be the one for you!!! Enjoy ^___^
remote is cool. small footprint - takes up little space. makes a great office radio. sound quality is average. the ipod bass is a little stronger than what the small speaker can handle...but that's why this is a great office radio - I'm not cranking it up that high. If I wanted a ipod clock radio for the home/bedroom, I might choose the bigger footprint/two speaker fuller sounding ihome.
I am completely satisfied with this transaction. The item arrived quickly, and in perfect condition.
Great radio, but my antenna broke after the 1 year warranty expired and they charged $50 to fix, Wen you spend $200 on a radio, you expect better support. I wouldn't recommend this product.
Canon is one of the reputable companies in copier business. This product is compact, very reliable, and easy to operate. It's good for home office. The contrast adjustment button allows you to optimize the output copies. The starter toner cartridge yields about 1000 copies. Cost of copy less than 5 cents each.
I normally wouldn't write a customer review. However, I've been so disatisfied with the customer service of Thales Navigation that I wanted to share this experience with others. Buyer Beware!I'm a chauffeur and have found the Magellan Roadmate to be indispensable in my work. In fact, I don't know how I got along without it. The problem is that these units are not dependable, and when they break down the company will not help you. Or if they do, it will take a very long time.I purchased my Roadmate 300 on December 19 at Radio Shack for $499. Several days later, the screen froze up. I've read that this is a common problem with the more expensive 760 models. Radio Shack gladly exchanged the unit. After very little use, the second one just died completely. Since it had been more than 30 days, I tried to contact Thales. I phoned the 800 number, and after going through their menu, got a busy signal. This happened several times. I then called the toll number and waited 40 minutes on hold before hanging up. I called back and left my phone number. I also emailed tech support. That was six days ago and I have yet to hear anything back from them. Fortunately, Radio Shack will exchange defective units for up to 90 days. Now the new one has bad sound on the earphone and I'm waiting to see how it will hold up otherwise. It also came with a different, less desirable windshield mount that I had to bring back and exchange for the old one.When the Roadmate works, it works brilliantly. Yesterday, I was able to find Sushi restaurants for my client in an unfamiliar area. And I was also able to give him the exact distance to our destination, down to a tenth of a mile. He initially thought I had spent too much but came away impressed (and it was reflected in my tip).The primary problems with Magellan products, from my perspective, are the shoddy construction and abysmal customer service. I can only assume that this company has little regard for the people who buy their products, as they are so completely unresponsive.
This product does exactly what it says. You put it in the USB port and it moves the mouse around on the screen very very quickly. Each movement is probably about 75 pixels in a random direction and the mouse pointer jumps from position to position rather than moving from one to another.If you are getting this item to play a prank on someone, it is great. If you are getting it to keep your computer from going to sleep and/or locking due to inactivity, you would probably be better off using the slow version. The slow version you can leave in the USB port the entire time and you will never notice as it moves the mouse 1 pixel at a time and about once every 15-20 seconds.
If you are hearing impaired, these headphones are for you! I had such a difficult time watching tv before purchasing these headphones. Have had others in the past, but not of the quality of the Sennheiser RS 140 Balanced Headphones. Very little noise from outside to interupt your concentration from what you're listening too. I would highly recomend these to anyone who wants total peace will watching tv.
I bought this product about several months ago and the memory lasted only two weeks before I started having problems. However it was an very easy return policy. Installation was easy and it works well.
I got this to send music from my computer to my amplifier and big speakers. (A wired connection produced a good bit of hum, and I didn't want to string wires all across the living room anyway.) This set works very well. The sound quality is excellent. I mainly use this to listen to music from Classical Archive, a service presenting an enormous selection of classical music for $5.99 a month. It sounds essentially the same as my classical CDs using this system.The only reason I don't give this system 5 stars is that the documentation is very minimal. You pretty much have to rely on your previous experience with electronic music toys to set it up. There is no "help" for this system on Creative's site. It appears it is no longer being marketed by them, and you would have to buy two components totaling about $150 to do the same tasks. But if you want something cheaper to send sound from your computer to your main music system, this does the job very well for me.
I really liked this video cam because it came with built-in audio. The sounds come through nice and clear and the picture quality is smooth. I did notice that the colors would fade from dark to light but I don't know if it's supposed to do that or not. Either way, it doesn't affect the quality of the cam overall.
Product arrived in good time and in the condition described. I would do business with this seller again.
My HTPC is in the basement and before I got this, I was having on/off difficulty with items plugged into my powered USB hub in the living room.Used this cord instead between the hub and my computer and now all is well. All my problems disappeared.
These headphones are light and extemely comfortable. The sound quality is superb and I really couldn't ask for better quality in a pair of headphones in this price range. They fit perfectly around my ears.One thing I don't like is the jack converter that comes with the headphones. It's huge! Also, these are really suited for personal use, the people around you can definately hear what you hear when you put these on. They could almost double for a set of mini mp3 speakers!
I purchased this for school use with my kids. The screen is a nice quality. You do not have to use completely low light to see your image on the screen. It is a bit tricky at first, figuring out how to manipulate the various parts to open/close. But that's probably because it is the first time I have used a screen and was not familiar with any aspect of it's operation. Now that I *get* it, I appreciate that all components are attached. It is so easy to set up and take down. I have just found a room/corner to put it in so that I don't have to take it down. We don't travel with it; but if we did, I think we would want to buy a case/bag to somewhat protect it. Amazon had the best price, with free shipping, for screens of this size.
I also just bought this charger with 4 Sony batteries, and am confused. I thought the instructions said the light turns green when they are finished charging, but it never has. I keeps going off, then I jiggle the charger in the socket, and it goes on again. I have never had a green light, and when I tried installing them in my camera, it says they are half charged. All I get is a yellow light, or no light, and my camera never says they are fully charged. I've tried several outlets in my house, same thing.
These are the least tacky, best-lasting negative holders I've used. Every negative from every format I have is in some sleeve from this company.
Consider yourself lucky if this thing will play 75% of the DVDs you load up, discs that will play just fine on other players. Sometimes it simply freezes up during playback and becomes totally unresponsive until you remove and re-apply power; half the time the meager controls on the front panel don't work and the other half, it's ignoring input from the horrendously-designed remote. It fails to power up part of the time as well. I'd chalk it up to a faulty unit, except I'm now on my third one (even Best Buy won't do a refund on it) with all the same problems. I'd give this thing 0 stars if Amazon had a rating that low. Avoid this junker.
Despite being very happy with my HP Officejet 7310, the ink has turned out to be a painful expense. In the past six months, I have gone through three of these cartridges. I hate to single HP out, but the entire inkjet industry is guilty of fighting price transparency with inexpensive printers and inflated ink. This is not to mention the constant changing of ink cartridges models. Does HP really need 200 different models of ink cartridges? No. It would, in fact, be much cheaper to consolidate the cartridge offerings. However, this would lead to excessive duplication and remanufacturing by third parties.What is particularly amusing, and perhaps offensive to some, is the enclosed "recycling" envelope that comes with new HP ink cartridges. This prepaid envelope, with the empty cartridge, goes back to HP so that it can demonstrate its environmental leadership. Of course, HP doesn't want the empty cartridges to go back into the hands of companies that refill and remanufacture them. Although I haven't done the calculations, I would assume the transportation and handling costs would actually do more harm than good to the environment. My suggestion is to fill the prepaid envelope with torn up remains of the consumer packaging that comes with the cartridges.
This remote is an absolute DO NOT BUY, as stated by another customer it crashes all too often. Sometimes it will crash randomly 5 minutes into use and sometimes 2 hours. In this crash state all buttons illuminate but none of them work, you have to remove the batteries and press the reset/reprogram buttons many times before the remote begins to respond, and even after that its a battle.DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM, pay 10-15$ more and get something worth owning.
I have several of these to reduce the storage requirements of the nearly 2000 DVDS/CDs in my collection. The only complaint I have is that the zipper on one of them has ripped lose from the case making it impossible to zip close now and I was not opening and closing it often at all so it was clearly poorly sewn to the liner. I put these on book shelves so they are easy to access. When full they get quite heavy but the handle has held up well when moving it around so far. It even has hooks on either side of the handle for like a webbing strap if you have one laying around so you could hang it over your shoulder for a long haul though I have never had to pack 520 disks far enough to merit using one. It does not come with the webbing strap so you would have to have one of your own. One other complaint that a friend made was that sliding the disks in and out of the plastic slots inside led to scratches on them, but I have not had that issue so I don't know if it is something he is doing or where that came from. If you let dirt or sand in the slots I could see it happening but who packs these to the beach? soo.. It also seems that there is enough room inside that you could actually add quite a few more of the page inserts if you bought them separately and actually increase the capacity of storage but perhaps that would exceed the handle rating? I have not done it myself, just noted that I could. The binder rings on the inside have unused room if I choose to.
I certainly respect that others have had issues with this model. However, I am going on my 3rd year with mine and have had no issues at all and have thoroughly enjoyed using this great camera. Quality issues aside, I've found it's a great all-around camera to have. It's definitely not an SLR -- but it's also not just a point and shoot. Photographers with experience will enjoy the ability to use the manual modes and other creative functions.The articulating viewfinder has been really enjoyable - flipping it around and being able to hold the camera above the crowd - and still see the LCD view of what you're taking was especially good.Pros: Feels good in the hand, controls are easy to use, menus are generally very intuitive. The top-mounted LCD (data) is handy to avoid having to look at the color LCD for basic camera settings. Wide range of lighting and settings to get creative have been enjoyable.Cons: the optical viewfinder is pretty useless - poor representation of what's really in the picture. The LCD display is generally very good, but in very bright sunlight it's extremely hard to see. There are hoods available that strap over the camera - very nice to have in order to see what's on the LCD.
I started off with the PSW-110 which is a nice sub woofer but too much for the room. Amazon was running a special where I picked this up for free by purchasing at least $500 worth of other Polk Audio products. It worked out that I was looking to purchase a pair of Polk TSi400 speakers so I jumped on this opportunity. The PSW111 is a perfect match for the size of room I have and the hardwood flooring that helps with the low end. Polk Audio has an informative white paper that dispels the myth of inches and watts as the basis for selecting a sub woofer and I recommend this as a resource to help inform your purchase process. The unit is a snap to set up since my Onkyo TX-NR808 has a LFE connection. I only had to select LFE on the back of the PSW111 and I was good to go. The sound quality meets my requirements for both music and home theater. While I enjoy a little low end punch on those movies that benefit from this, I don't need to rattle the neighbors windows and this may differentiate me from others looking for a sub woofer. I also don't listen to rap or hip hop that rely on super bass but I do appreciate realistic acoustic base and the PSW111 does nicely.
The name of Belkin's internet site is written in black on the bottom of each overlay. The black type blocks the view of the screen. It's an annoying distraction. This black type is not shown on any of the packaging material, so you won't find out it's there until you open the package and jeopardize your chances of returning the overlays. Believe me, the very visible advertisement is present on each overlay, and you will certainly want to return the lot. That's what I did.
Cheap (with rebates). Set up was EASY, straightforward, and took less than 10 minutes! This router works like a charm. No more fighting with my girlfriend over who gets to use the Internet!
This is a good battery. The life of the battery is not quite like the original one from verizon but you definetly get the most for what you pay. It's almost as good for a lot cheaper.
What it does well...1.) Blocks LOTS of ambient background noise by means of the quality design of the buds2.) Provides crisp sound BETTER than Apple's more expensive in-ear headphones (note: these are an iPod accessory and I am not talking about the iPod "buds" that come out of the box with all iPods)3.) When the cord is not yanked, they stay in my ears when I run, which is impressive considering I sweat a lotWhat it doesn't do well1.) The headphones themselves only have a cord that is 6inches to 1ft long... but that had an extender that makes it about 4-5 feet long. This is annoying because the weight of the small attachment bounces up and down if you are running, and is cumbersome in general. The reason is it is so frustrating is because I can't envision a situation where I would only need a 6inch cord or where I would WANT a 5 ft cord!2.) Sony keeps on designing headphones that don't form a Y split, but rather have one short cord for the right side and one long cord to go around the back of the neck to get to the left side. This also is cumbersome because the weight of the attachment along with the extra cording you put in your pocket yanks on your right ear and pulls the things out.3.) The connector is a an L shape, which (at least throughout my many years of Walkmanning, CDing, and iPodding) seems to break more often than the "I" shaped connectors.ConclusionI would buy these if you are an audiophile and/or you keep your iPod/CD Player/Etc in your backpack. It makes sense then.If you don't do a lot of exercise, I would suggest Apple's in-ear headphones... they don't stay in your ears as well. Even though the sound/noise blockage is noticeably better with the Sony headphones, the quality of design and support with Apple headphones makes it an even trade in my opinion.If you have used cord extensions and the funky design of the "non"-Y-split headphone design (and these don't bother you), then as far as sound and audio quality go... they are pretty impressive!Thanks for reading!
I brought this home last night and I can't say I'm real impressed. The feature that was the most important to me -- OTR that started immediately and whose length could be defined -- works fine, if a bit clumsily, considering you have to push two buttons simultaneously. But other features have made me seriously think about returning it to the store. The picture is horrible -- full of sparklies and snow. I believe the problem is in the connectors, since not only the recorded tape is sparkly, but so is the live TV picture when viewed through the VCR. When I turn the VCR off, my TV picture returns to its normal sharp quality. I've checked my connections and they're tight, so the problem must be inside the VCR. Also, the timed recording feature is awkward. Granted, I'm used to a 12-year old Panasonic which was the easiest to use and best VCR in the world, IMHO. In the old VCR, to set timed recording I just had to program the event and turn off the VCR. With this Toshiba, you program the event, then push two buttons simultaneously to set the timer function. But after you've done that, the only way to turn the power back on is to use the power switch on the VCR itself, or hit the two timer buttons again, then hit the VCR/TV button to return it to VCR mode. Awkward, to say the least. Another problem I've found is that there's no way you can tell from the cabinet display whether your tape is recording or not. When it goes into record it displays a big REC for about 10 seconds, then returns to the clock display. There's no other indicator that shows the tape is rolling or recording. So if you miss that first REC display, you have no idea if it's really working. The remote doesn't feel like it's working half the time. I have to push and repush buttons to get them to finally work. One feature I do like is a &quot;show title&quot; display. For instance, as you click through the channels it will display the title of the program that's airing. Of course, this must be generated by the stations themselves, so it's not available on every channel. Still, it's a nice idea.
This system works well for our needs. We use it as a baby and children monitor. We have a camera in the baby's room and one upstairs in the play room just to keep an "eye" on the kids while they play. The cameras are really portable and we've even set one up at the window to watch for the bus at times. The picture is nice and clear even from upstairs to the 1st level of the house. The night vision works well if the camera is fairly close to the subject; maybe 5 ft or less. My only complaint is the audio. It only works within short distances; say from one adjacent room to the other. But we only get static from the upstairs rooms. It's not a big deal as I use an actual "baby monitor" for sound, anyways. That is why I only gave it 4 stars. The picture is affected by use of the microwave but that is the only thing that disturbs our picture. I would recommend this as a visual monitor but if you need a monitor for a baby's room with sound also, this would not be too reliable.
I have been using this for almost 3 weeks now, and i have not faced many problems so far. I was looking for a DivX player, and believe me, nothing can beat this price and the best thing is, it does not compromise on features also. It supports NTSC/PAL, It can also be made region free. It also has an S-Video output, which allows you to get the finest picture quality. I could not find DVD-R in the manual but it does support DVD-R also. I havent tried all the DivX, but i am sure it will work. The only flaws i could visibly notice is blacker than black, it was better when i used S-Video though. And the other problem is that it makes a little noise while playing, it is only evident when you are watching a silent scene. One more thing i did not like is the range of remote, you have to literally point towards the DVD player to make it work, they could have done better than that. But all in all it was a great buy.
I purchased the product because it had the MAC support logo. However it turns out that it only works on older MACs. I haven't been able to get it to work and support is no help. I guess belkin is satisfied selling products that do not work. Its Junk...
I've been using this converter for a few months. It works well and does what is supposed to do. It also has two serial ports. But it's expensive, big and not plug-n-play even under Windows XP (requires some drivers and configuration). It would be ok for desktops, but clearly not a good match for notebooks. So why would you buy this one if there are cheaper, smaller and easier to use alternatives?
specs claim item has an extensible antenna, my unit doesn't. That might help with the most serious shortcoming, which is, I have to put the transmitter practically on top of my radio to make it work.Apparently, there's a competing product which permits tuning to a wider range of frequencies. This only allows tuning to four frequencies 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, and 88.7, but the local (crummy) classical station at 88.3 stomps all over those frequencies.
shipping is on time and the quality is good. It is easy for us to use. We will introduce this product to our friends. We will buy it again next time.
I got a pair of these radios for 125 bucks, which is hands down the best deal anywhere, local stores and internet included. These radios have the standard, 14 channels, 38 subcodes, but they also have a scrambling option which isn't foolproof, but keeps most people away. This radio has many options, you can turn all the beeps on, (talk confirmation tone, button press beeps) or all of them off or any combination, the lcd display is well lit, despite what is said at Cobra's website from the dirt and road review. The retractable antennea makes this unit extremely portable, when it's down, the radio is little bigger than a pager. All in all, the best radio out there save two or three VERY HIGH PRICED MODELS, (microtalk3, kenwood, cherokee, each at least 100 a peice.) So, go with these radios if you want a compact, clear radio with more than the basic features.
this camera is awsome its easy to set up,use, and everthing. the software that comes with it rocks its like your own hollywood movie creator with editing and even speacil effects you can make movies just like the pros.
We bought the HP 7350 Photosmart Printer at Christmas. It looks great and is, mercifully, quiet. It doesn't click and &quot;whirr&quot; like the other, cheaper printers we have. Front card slots make it a stand alone product, but you lose some control over the prints. Generally the Printer looks and feels professional.We get fast prints on lower resolutions. Very fast. Occasional printing gives good, vibrant colours on affordable photos. Under Windows XP Professional, printing, and the software control options, have been generally reliable, though not cheap. We had problems with earlier Windows and USB versions. If the 7350 went offline, we couldn't get it back without a hard reset. It's all fine until you use it every day, and, a lot. Running costs are high. And now, it's started printing in pink. So it's OK for the occasional home user. Don't rely on any ink-jet printer for business. Running costs,and hassle, have consigned our 7350 to the kids' room. It just proves that pre-printed documents are better, cheaper, and more reliable than using ink-jets. Any time. Our 7350 is a smart, occasional, photo-printer, excellent for fast text prints. That's all.
These headphones crank up the bass really high and drown the treble.Beware of these if you have a big head: the cords connecting to each earphonewill bind tightly around your neck at the place where they converge,causing discomfort or minor strangulation.
I bought this a bit ago because I was having problems with my cable modem disconnecting during downloads and since I had tried different coax cables/network cables/routers I figured this would be the last step to try.For cable TV it worked great,channels come in perfectly,cable modem synced up and worked and all seemed well until it started to disconnect again on downloads.I happened to find an old splitter in my closet that I thought I had lost and now everything works perfectly..it so happens to be another RCA splitter.I am not really sure what the problem is with my original splitter from the cable company and this one but just to warn anyone with a cable modem that if you experience problems this could be it.
I didn't have a problem with this camera, that is until one day when it was only two and a half years old it suddenly stopped working. I never missed treated it in any way. It just stopped working. Tried a new battery and a new charger - still didn't work so I sent it off to get it repaired and they said you might as well buy a new one. Now I am waiting to try and get a bit of compensation from samsung to go towards a new one - but not a Samsung of course.
I just returned from Europe. The Nuvi 270 was amazing. Not only did it have all the major highways but the most insignificant of roads (some a little too small of our vehicle). I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a GPS that will be traveling to Europe.
I installed this memory into a Dell Dimension 4100 bought in 10/2001 with no problems. The best upgrade for the money.
It does not work. I can hardly see the printed text on the paper. I will not buy this again.
My daughter had been asking me to get her an MP3 player for I don't know how many months. She can be a little irresponsible so I was not going to drop half my paycheck on one just to have her lose it, so I put her off. Then she needed one--preferable with its own speakers--for a presentation. I decided to try this Coby brand because we've had other Coby products that were good quality. This MP3 player not only performed well for her presentation, but it's so easy to use and she and her friends enjoy the convenience of the built-in speakers. Don't expect them to sound like you're in a concert hall; be reasonable about your expectations and you won't be disappointed. I think it's just fine for a pre-teen, first-time MP3 player user. The only issue she's had with it is the folder system. This player performs without error if you don't put the .wma files into folders. In other words, don't sync your music. Use Windows Explorer and copy/paste the music from your hard drive to the MP3 directly onto its storage area. Every time we have music in folders, it cannot find the files when it's set on shuffle; it will say there are no music files. This issue is very minute and not enough for me to say it's not a good product. It suits her needs.
Manual says to use it a couple of times and keep re-charging to get max. strength.Done that 4 times......and still after 4 pics. the batteries run low (used with flash each time).At this rate, it'll take a month to get it to the promised performance value (if at all).You're better off buying reg. batteries.
It is small and very portable. But the size is an impediment for anything larger than a relatively small point & shoot. Can be balanced on a ledge very easily but with a light camera - otherwise camera could topple over damaging it. All in all, be careful with the tripod - useful for portability and smaller cameras. But does what it says. For larger cameras, use Sunpak 620-1212DCC Tripod.
Good value for an essential item. Everything arrived on time, as expected, no hassle, no problems -- works fine! is this enough words? maybe.
PROs:I've had two Garmin 120s and one Garmin 130 for years. My family uses them all the time when we're out riding our bikes. I especially like them at amusement parks because we sometimes split up, and over reasonable distances can use them to communicate and find each other. I believe Garmin holds the patent for transmitting locational information in the way that they do for these types of radios. Very handy.CONs:On the other hand I think there are two main design problems. The minor one is that the battery compartment spring connectors wiggle loose over time and with no capacitor to ride through a millisecond of loss of power, the units simply crash or die. The more major problem is that the only way to update these rinos (maps, software updates, etc.) is through an old obsolete DB9 serial cable. No modern computer even comes with serial connectors anymore! Seriously Garmin, you've already gotten a huge return on investment in your design that is well over a decade old now - can't you even see your way clear to refresh the computer interface so that your customers can download maps (which you also sell) on a modern computer? (Note: the more modern/expensive rino models do have better interfaces, but the low end models are stuck in the past with an unusable connector. If you have to have a rino, get a different model.)I love the concept, but I can't recommend any product that can no longer communicate. It would be like asking someone to recommend an old analog NTSC TV set. Just say no.
I'm a long time PDA user (starting with the original Sharp Wizards in the early '90s) and have been using a Casio E-100 (running WinCE) for several years. While still fond of my trusty old E-100, I found it was just too heavy to lug around in my pocket so I finally decided to upgrade to a new PDA running the latest PocketPC OS. I looked at the HP and Compaq units...then I saw the Toshiba e310 and was instantly impressed by its small size and light weight. Yipee! I could finally carry around my PDA without looking as if there was a brick in my pocket.The price of this slick little unit is an added bonus - nearly [price] less than most other PocketPC units - so I bought one and it's been my daily companion ever since. Here are a few of my observations after about 2 months use:PROS:1) Lightweight - Being able to inconspicuously carry your PDA with you everywhere is the whole point of having a PDA, and the e310 is easily the smallest PocketPC available at the moment.2) Solid Construction - With an aluminum body, the e310 feels very well built. There is no flexing or fiddly plastic bits, though the stylus is rather small and fits loosely in the silo.3) SD Expansion slot - Yes, a CF card would have been ideal, but no doubt size constraints forced Toshiba to use an SD card instead. However, it does make adding memory easy and inexpensive (though I've yet to fill the onboard 32KB).4) PocketPC 2002 - Microsoft has really refined the OS and the e310 is both fast and easy to use. There is also plenty of high quality third party software available on the 'net. (My favorites are ListPro, eWallet, and WIS Bar.)5) Syncing with your PC - ActiveSync works flawlessly over a USB port, and you can choose to sync with Outlook, Money, and selected files (such as Word and Excel files or other supported apps).CONS:1) LCD display - Dimmer and less contrasty than my Casio E-100, but a big advantage is that the e310 is readable in sunlight, so this is a fair compromise.2) Wireless connectivity - The e310 is not an ideal choice if you must have wireless access since only Bluetooth is available on the SD format.I highly recommend the e310 to anyone looking for a powerful, versatile, and fun PDA that is easy on your pocket AND your pocketbook.
I was really rooting for this -- believe me. I'm a seasoned MP3 user -- I even had the Rio 300 when it first came out with (woo!) a whopping 64 MG of RAM. So I was looking forward to the player that everyone was talking about. When I got it -- I was sorely disappointed.The good points is that the sound is just excellent. Crisp, beautiful and clear with plenty of volume. It also doubles as a palm pilot (somewhat) and can hold notes and contact names/addresses.The bad points are numerous. The first being the size. The 10 GB is discontinued, so I ended up with this one (also since the mini is practically impossible to find right now.) At 15 MG, there is a LOT of space for plenty of MP3s. Good, right? Not always. If you have ecclectic taste like I do, then you're not the type to put up whole albums, but a variety of them. Why is that bad? If you've uploaded 500 MP3s -- you have 500 MP3s to scroll through for that ONE song you want. It can take time so if you're considering putting your whole collection on it, think about that one fact.The wheel seems like a good idea but wasn't for me. It's very, very sensitive. In fact, when my sleeve brushed against it it changed the song or turned off. So, you have to lock it when listening to it and walking -- unless you get the remote control which is extra cost, of course. For the price of this thing, I would expect them to include the remote.Then we have the palm pilot section which was also disappointing. Sure, it will upload your Outlook notes/contacts -- if you're on a Mac. The type of file they're looking for isn't compatible with Windows. I had to dig for a third party software to make it work. Another bad reason.The battery is the worst. I had it fully charged and it only lasted two hours. They advertise that it can play UP TO 8 hours which I found strange since mine didn't. After digging on iPod's troubleshooting site, they say: &quot;If you want the battery life to last, DON'T use the wheel to scroll, turn off the audio enhancers, turn this off, turn this off...&quot; Um... if I can't use all these features, why on earth did I buy this thing?The battery is just like the one in your portable phone; after recharging so many times, when it dies, you have to have it replaced. But, this isn't a battery you can just pick up at Radio Shack, you have to have a professional do it or worse, send it back to Apple for $100 to replace it. Sorry, but I don't have $100 to shell out on an MP3 player that I already put a lot of money into.So, I'm sorry to say that I took it back. I really was hoping this was going to be phenomenal but it only turned out disappointing. I have a feeling this may be like the Newton (remember that? Mac's idea of a palm pilot oh, so many years ago?) They're on the right track, but it's not perfected yet.Bottom line: Looks pretty, very pricey, very sensitive, not practical for Windows users and bad battery.
We bought this just to fax stuff out, have gotten only one fax in, yet the ink is supposedly empty (it is not). We do not even use the color feature and we got a new black cartridge yet we cannot fax or receive a fax. A waste of our hard earned money.
I ordered this battery for my N65 Nikon Camera because the date imprint option wasn't working. Put this new battery and worked as expected, the previous battery had the external clock working but for some reason the date on my negatives wasn't there. Good price and fast service.
This shower radio must be top of the line. It sounds great, gets excellent reception, is extremely portable, does not require a million batteries and does not take up a great deal of space. I cannot vouch for how or whether it is actually waterproof because I do not take electronic equipment in the shower or tub. Period. I am also still trying to master the timer. Nonetheless, it is a vast improvement over my old Brookstone and well worth the rather high price. Indeed, I am considering buying another one for my other bathroom.
I still have an older Phillips unit that I use in my garage and it has great sound and is easy to use. This unit will only operate with the remote control, which I don't like, and I don't think it has the sound quality of sound either. I am disappointed in this model.
What more could I ask for, Hosa makes great stuff, they worked perfectly on my studio monitors and they deliver great sound without distortion or interference.
I've been using this lens for a week and love it. I've taken some great pictures of my twin boys and some great photos of sunsets from my backyard. I uploaded three photos to flickr to show some samples. My flickr name is bfmersereau and the photos were uploaded on January 4th, 2010. I'm your average photographer and I'm using a Canon T1i. I highly recommend this lens.
This is a pretty simple set of components. You get a cassette tape-like-thing with a cable attached and a lighter attachment with a cable as well.SEEM VERY FRAGILEI have no point of comparison, so my opinion is not relative, but these components seem very fragile. With fairly rigid cables, I'm concerned at some point the cables will break away from the connectors, rendering these components useless.TOO MANY SMALL WIRESYes there is only two wires, but with one coming out of the cassette player and one from the lighter, I have two tangled long fragile cords that go to my CD player. You end up with a tangled mess to pick up each time you use this player. I don't feel comfortable leaving it out, with teenagers hopping in and out of the vehicle with various sports bags, begging to be tangled in this set of wires. However, based on other car kits I've seen this is common. Here's where some heavier less fragile more flexible wires would be nice. Or maybe some kind of retraction device.GOOD VALUE COMPARED TO RIOVOLT'S SITE'S KITPrior to purchasing this kit I went to RioVolt's site to see if they had a better deal. Their kit cost the same, however it seemed to only include the cassette attachment and not the lighter-power attachment. This one here is definitely a better deal.It would be nice if someone designed a car kit that had more flexible, more durable wires with a storage case. I would be willing to pay twice as much.
This little guy works as advertised and is compact enough to throw in a slender computer bag.The only reason it didn't get a 5 is because the full-size brother that I use on my desktop has two buttons on the side that cause my browser to go forward or backwards - I VERY nice feature when surfing.
I was looking for a small radio that I could use while walking outside. I read the reviews and ordered this radio, then, because I was influenced by reading reviews of the COBY CX90, switched my order the the COBY. That was a big mistake. I liked that the COBY was slightly smaller and sleeker looking and one reviewer mentioned great reception on the NPR station I usually listen to. (The reviewer was also in the same geographic area). The COBY has awful reception (I live in NYC Metro area) total static, and every bump and nudge of the earphones is amplified. This is with NEW earphones I purchased separately. With the earphones that the COBY came with, one side had no sound. I sent this radio back and ordered the SONY.The SONY has terrific reception. I have only tested it in my house but it sounded great with the earphones it came with and the earbuds I purchased. By the way, I have very poor radio reception in my home but the signal was very strong from this radio while indoors. I can only imagine that it will sound great while walking outside. The manual dial tuning is much easier than the COBY presets. And I don't think the dial will move once you find your station. The dial seems very stable/firm, not easily jostled and moved. The sound was superior the COBY's. Great little radio.
With all the restrictions on airlines I purchased this bag to be able to transport both my 17" Macbook Pro and Nikon D80 with lenses and accessories in one bag while flying. As described, the Lowepro Computrekker Plus AW Camera Backpack held everything with plenty of additional space but did not, as described, fit easily under the airplane seat or even into the overhead compartment on a smaller jet. This is just a word of warning to fellow photo-vacation travelers.I appreciate that the boring-looking bag doesn't exclaim "I'm holding expensive gear!" but it is pretty heavy when full. Assuming you won't go out from your hotel carrying everything, you will need a smaller bag to tote just camera equipment on excursions.After this past trip I will rarely choose to use this bag: too much hassle.
Disappointed in the retracting cord. Why can't engineers build enough horsepower in the retractor to always allow the cord to retract fully? Where's the safety factor? Charge the extra $3 per unit and upgrade the retract mechanism. How many of you have wives and daughters that have to sit there and play with the darn thing to get the cord all the way in? Otherwise, the unit must dry their hair sufficiently.
I've tried a lot of these, many in the $70 to $130 range, and this one outperforms them all. Clear and loud in the ear, and it works perfectly for Skype and Mac Dictate, as well as everyday voice recording. Comfortable to wear, too. I only took off a star because the cord is so ridiculously long. But that's just me. A lot of people would really appreciate a long cord, so if you're one of them add that star back on!
I bought this camera for a recent trip to Cancun Mexico. I also have a Nikon D200, but wanted something that I could carry around in my pocket. I ended up going scuba diving - and, this camera took amazingly clear photos at 30 foot depths. I know that it says it will, but I was a little hesitant to jump into the ocean with it and without some kind of waterproof casing. Well, everything worked out even better than expected. I have no complaints...excellent point and shoot camera, great for sporting events, families with kids, etc.
What a handsome, stylish, black LCD. Feather-weight too--only 10 lbs!Took us seconds to first situate our first LCD on our desk, then switch to 1024 x 768 setting, &amp; wah-la, before your eyesappears a sharp-looking 15&quot; monitor that display more like a 17&quot; one. The control buttons are easy to operate, with its sturdy base(unlike other LCD's that I've tried my hands on) allowing screen-tilt-movement with just 2 fingers.Definitely not going back to the conventional monitor!This addition to our start-up business venture complements really well, as ours is a typical medical office with limited space.We're now considering a second purchase for our SOHO. LCD is definitely the future that has arrived. Thanks, Amazon.
I'm sorry Nikon but I have to say this. After breaking my Canon camera that I've used for 4 years, I decided to use this Nikon thinking since it's newer and smaller it must be better. I was soooo wrong. This thing is junk. It takes forever to take a picture and get ready for the next one which makes it look like you are clueless about how to take a picture. The pictures are terrible. The colors never match what real life colors I'm taking a picture of. The flash is late, so in darker situations, sometimes it's like I didn't even use a flash and I have to try again which takes forever. It kills batteries very quickly. You can get a much better camera for the same price or less. If you actually like this camera you will be amazed at how much better digital photos can be when you get another one. I suggest Cannon or even Kodak.***I really wish I would have done more research before I bought this camera. It produces pictures I'm almost embarrased to show because I'm sure people think I have no clue how to take a simple picture. I also end up deleting (for dumb lighting, color or blur issues) what could have really good pictures.
After several months of reading reviews and visiting local stores, I purchased the E-125 in December. Last week I picked up an Ipaq. Now I can make an informed comparison from the comfort of my home:1) The battery in the E-125 is replaceable - not so on the Ipaq. This is an important feature, especially if you're on-the-go ... you can carry an extra battery and just swap it out of the E-125. With the Ipaq, you have to find an outlet and wait for the battery to re-charge ... not a good option when you're in an airport or in the middle of conducting business! Compaq still hasn't figured out what they'll do when an Ipaq's battery has lived-out it's life - will they replace the unit just for a battery replacement? They're not saying ...2) The E-125 has 16 bit color vs. the Ipaq's 12 bit ... a negligible difference you might say, but, to me, I feel that the colors on the E-125 are much more vibrant.3) The E-125 has a 150mzh processor, Ipaq's is a 206mhz. In the early '90's, did you plunk down $3000 for a brand new 150mhz desktop computer, only to long for a 200mhz when they came out a few months later?3) The E-125 has a built-in compact flash slot vs. the optional [for more money] Ipaq CF Expansion Pack. Now, there's a ... price increase on new Ipaq's because the Pack is included.4) Compaq is known for adding their own software applications, such as &quot;Q&quot; this and &quot;Q&quot; that ... just another thing to eat-up precious memory.5) If you're a game player, the E-125 immediately reacts to your &quot;gamepad&quot; commands ... the Ipaq goes into &quot;pause&quot; mode if you press the &quot;gamepad&quot; too quickly (playing a simple game like PacMan is disastrous).6) The Ipaq's is way ahead of the E-125 ... the &quot;brick&quot; look of the E-125 continues Casio's &quot;ho-hum&quot; design.7) The weight difference is significant. Remember though that the E-125 has a built-in cf slot - once you add the CF Jacket to the Ipaq there's practically no difference in weight and bulk.8) The E-125 does have a built-in voice recorder (not mentioned in many reviews). The voice recorder button on the Ipaq is on the upper left corner ... when you hold the Ipaq in your left hand chances are you're going to press the button with your thumb abruptly accessing the voice recorder!9) I've called both the Casio and Compaq customer service departments. With Casio you get bounced several times before ending up with someone who's anwer to all of your problems is a &quot;hard reset&quot; (all info is lost if you haven't backed it up!). Compaq's warranty provides an empty box with 5-7 day turn-around on repairs. Their reasonably priced &quot;Carepaq&quot; gets you next-business-day replacement of your Ipaq (you receive a &quot;refurbished&quot; unit, NOT a new unit).10) The Targus Stowaway Keyboard is available for the Ipaq. Targus says it has NO plans to make one for the E-125. You can pick up a &quot;LandWare GoType! Pro&quot; for the E-125. It's also much sturdier than the Stowaway and a keyboard-protector is available.I'm much more impressed with my E-125. The bottom line is that it's really a matter of personal preference. Most will be attracted to the attractive looks of the Ipaq no matter what the cost, some will go with the E-125 because of it's &quot;pros&quot; over the Ipaq, such as the built-in CF slot and swapable battery. Good Luck!
The machine is fast, with lots of storage room. Lack of any compatible wired add-on keyboard makes it nothing more than an attractive paperweight, though. Wireless keyboards are very sloooow, and this unit won't stay on the wireless keyboard when the unit has the heavy duty battery installed. This unit is only compatible with certain USB keyboards, so that solution is not realistically available either. If you use your PDA to take notes via an add-on keyboard, buy IPAQ, not this one.
The way it retracts and such is really cool. The only downside I can think of is the little puny thread-like string that holds it to your keychain. I picture it snapping off one day... bye bye data. I guess you can beef it up yourself though.
I've had this player for about a week. Since day one I had issues with it. It defaults to composite video out. It took about an hour of playing with it to get it changed to component video output. The directions don't work as stated. You have to change it to component on the DVD player while it is plugged in with composite video. Then power down your TV and DVD player, unplug your composite video, hook up the component cables and then power on. If this was in the manual, it'd have saved me an hour. I guess I assumed you could start with components or change without power down after changing it in the menu. You know what they say about assuming.What else? The power button on the front of the display does not work. The fast-forward/rewind/play/stop button doesn't work. The open/close button has worked on only one day. I've searched online and the manual for resolutions but have found none.I had problems getting it to open at all on one occasion, the tray would open and close in about one second, leaving me to use my lighting fast hands to retrieve my captive DVD.This DVD player only plays the most pristine and brand new out of box DVD's. I got through my brand new Matrix DVD and the Godfather, which is older but has been kept in good shape. DVD"s I never had an issue with in my XBOX (Finding Nemo, T2, several others) all of a sudden won't play on this unit. The unit powers up and then powers down automatically as soon as it hits a snag.The unit has also powered down for no reason without a disc in it, after being on for only about 20 seconds. It did this to me for about ten minutes straight before it stayed on.When it did work, the picture was very nice, standard 480progressive. The 3:2 pulldown seems to do its job. The digitial coax wasn't as sharp as I've heard on other players, but it gets the job done as well.Taken as a whole, the frustration I've gone through has not been worth the three or so movies I've managed to get through. This is going back to Circuit City tomorrow. This is more of a rant/vent then a review. Sorry, but find another player.
I used two other printers one from HP Deskjet 842c and another from Lexmark. In this printer/scanner/copier,Copying and Scanning functions are good. Scanning Software is good. Color print quality is also good compared to my previous printers. But, I mostly need black &amp; white prints. Here, to take black &amp; white prints, we have to remove the color catridge and change a software setting. Otherwise I have to use the expensive color catridge as opposed to cheaper black &amp; white catridge. The additional software is good. But printer driver features is not great.For printing, I am going to use my old HP Deskjet 842c printer. With this printer, I can switch between Black &amp; White and Color print options very easily and I can print both sides.
Very compact, easy to use. It appears if 3 lights come back on it is time to ditch the battery.
This is a great product for the price. I got this for my Nook Color and I love how adjustable it is while still remaining stable. I like that the back support is higher than most of the tablet stands I have seen. I can use it while my Nook is still in the cover I keep it in. Easy to fold up and put away.
Hello,Very easy to use and it works with no problems.ThanksRon F.Ward
Buyer beware! I bought this TV from a local store and I had it for a week then I heard a loud snap. The picture went out and it was dead. I returned the TV to the dealer and they gave me a second unit. I had it for 2 weeks and I tried to turn it on one morning and...NOTHING. It was dead. No picture at all. This time I still had sound. I returned it to the dealer and got all my money back. I really wanted this HP plasma TV to be the $1500 high tech wonder I thought it was. Instead it turned out to be a overpriced nightmare. I wound up buying a 32" tube tv for $300. At least I know it will work. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE!!!
This is a totally awesome TV. I read an extensive volume of positive reviews and visited many stores before purchasing. The only thing that was not accurate in the positive reviews that I read was where people indiciated that the glossy screen did not cause reflections....it does in my room (may windows etc.). Even with that issue, I don't regret the glossy screen model as it makes the picture even crisper (in my opinion). The clarity you get on HD shows is unreal. In case you haven't educated yourself as to the needs for upgraded DVD players etc. to maximize your TV picture...you should research that simultaneously to know your total $$ to be invested.
All three areas - Packaging, Product Quality, & Cartridge Recycling are outstanding.Amazon quickly processed and items were delivered very fast.This Lexmark Cartridge is for the C510 Color Laser Printer and is extremely easy to replace.These cartridges come with a package label to return the used cartridge free of charge.Excellent product all around. The standard Black cartridge prints about 5,000 pages. You can easily keep printing with them even after the printer status alert says "toner Low" until you see the ink fading. You can get about another 500 pages after the low toner alert shows up.When you receive a Toner Low message (or faded print), you should immediately order a new cartridge to have in stock. In addition, perform the following steps:Step Action1 Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.2 Firmly and carefully shake the toner cartridge from side to side and from front to back several times. This will redistribute the toner.3 Reinsert the toner cartridge and continue printing.4 If the Toner Low message remains, or if the print in that color continues to fade, replace the cartridge as soon as practically possible.
At first, because the photo didn't show a clear view of the connectors,I had difficulty trusting the description, however, this is the exact item that is needed, and I'm overjoyed!!! I dislike having to return anything. It's more work.The price is excellent! Even with shipping, the cost is way lower than if I had bought this from Plantronics, our office supply company, Office Depot, or Staples; I checked:} Also, I received the connectors very quickly, and way ahead of the scheduled delivery time. Now, that's the best service, EVER!!!!I'll continue to buy these connectors, and possibly other products from Headset World on Amazon. Both of you have made this consumer VERY, VERY HAPPY. You're the BEST!!!!!
This Cables To Go USB hub looks really funny but does a great job. It's sort of like having a great big spider sitting on your desk holding all of your usb cables. The hub has to handle a lot of accessories for my system and it has been absolutely plug and play and reliable. Can't ask for more.
I bought these based on other recommendations and price. They lived up to their reputation with regard to performance: great sound, excellent noise cancellation, relatively compact case, etc. I like them, and the price is right. Unfortunately, after just an hour or so of listening, they also became fairly uncomfortable. I thought I could live it, as I do not want to spend $300+ for a different brand. No deal. After my return trip, and a couple more hours of wear, the discomfort was too great. Test drive these in a store for awhile before purchasing if you are concerned; if they fit you well, then you will more than likely be very happy with them
I consider myself lucky after what I have been reading. I do have the version that takes the 3 aaa batteries and for a week have not had a problem. A little noise but when you normally set things up, it is quiet and you have to understand how it works. It is bound to make a little noise....hey, it is a toy! Have fun and enjoy.The only thing I agree with is the setup is somewhat confusing. Read the instructions a few times and you will figure out how to do it but there are still a lot of "clicks" to enter your 6 messages.I do want one at work too.
The issue mentioned in the previous review regarding the conflict between calligrapher 7.4 and windows mobile 2003 SE appears not to be an issue on my machine, which I have had for about 10 days now. The system is completely stable. The crash experienced by the previous reviewer could only be due to other software conflicts.And yes the machine rocks! Very happy right now.
This is a cheap "COPY" of the original Lens Pen. The ad says Lenspen BY "Lenspen" It works ok, but I have the original in my bag as well which is better. I thought I was buying what the ad claims to be the original. This is not it. Not really worth sending back, just be aware that what you get is a Knock off and not the original.
I didn't like it much. I used to have an iRiver that I loved. The reasons I don't like the Zune are: 1.) It doesn't have a customizable EQ. The sound that came out of this player was pretty bland. No high crisp bass even with the right earplugs. 2.) I hate the annoying program I have to use just to upload music or other files. It's a needless step in my opinion. I'd rather it be a drag and drop hard-drive player, cutting out the middleman program just to load your music. 3.) Battery life isn't at all long enough.The only reasons I gave it 2 stars is that the Zune really is easy to use. The buttons do what they're supposed to do and scrolling around looking for the song you want is super easy. Another reason is the fact that it really does have a pretty screen, I'll give it that. The photos and videos are vibrant in color.
There's no need to purchase a package deal to include a dock for 29.95. The ipod comes WITH a dock when you purchase it. It is included in the box.I ordered a dock because Amazon suggests to complete the package with a dock..but I'm sending my extra dock back.
I have used natural keyboards for a decade now and they have truly saved my wrists which were getting carpal tunnel syndrome. This black 4000 board is okay but it has a lot of unneeded keys - no big deal. What I hate is that I am wearing off the lettering from the A,S,D,C keys and others are starting to show wear. I never had that with the old white keyboards.
[Used it for two days; Ordered on 06/14, delivered on 06/22]First of all late delivery (8 calendar days, even after $7.x of shipping), other items I ordered arrived 3 days earlier than this one. Not sure if it's Fedex or the seller.Bad thing:Poor quality earphones (silver in color, where as the player is black). Not enough length to keep in pocket. You have to wear it around your neck with the player hanging at the other end. Sound is fine with my Altec Lansing headphones, but it's my computer headphone with mic. Bought a Sony ear-headphone for some $13 and now it's all set. Be prepared to buy one.Player body fine - not very attractive; big compared to memory sticks, but decent if you compare it to say Sandisk's mp3 player; the cap doesn't look very secured to the player, but haven't faced any trouble with it so far. You have to remove the cap in order to change the battery. You have to first slide out the cap and then slide out the battery cover if you need to change the battery.Good thing:Plays FM fine. Did an auto scan of channels, and it detected 11 channels (missed a few). Can easily switch between channels, can tune channel manually, and can set a manually tuned channel to one of the 11 presets. Haven't tried the FM recording feature yet. I'm not sure if I'm going to use FM much anyway.The software is well designed and makes good use of the limited hardware available.The controls are well placed and convenient to use.The user manual is sufficiently documented.Is quite cheap.Finally:For 50$ I guess this is a good value for money. But I'll suggest spend some more dollars and go for a known brand like Sony, Philips, Creative if not the ultimate iPod! On the least, you won't need to buy a new headphone ;)
Fantastic PDA. Color and speed are both beautiful and fast. Great stereo sound and motion video. I bought one for me and my wife. Well worth the money. Software is improving every day.
The HP Photosmart M527 is an all around well built camera, espicially considering the price it can be purchased at.The body is all metal and it's honestly built like a small tank. It feels good and strong in your hands. The weight of the camera is also very evenly balanced, so you can hold it in one hand and get clear shots in almost any situation. The ergonomics and overall design also help with this. Every button on the camera can be accessed with just your one hand.The screen is very nice, bright, and colorful, even on the lowest brightness setting. I really don't have a problem with it being "only" 2". I can't imagine a situation where the "small" screen would negatively impact the ability to accurately frame a shot.The image quality, for the price, is also fantastic. The shots can be a little noisey. But honestly, how many cameras in this price range will not produce noisey pictures? Considering the price, the image quality is great. Sure, it doesn't look as good as a Canon that costs an extra hundred dollars. But that doesn't mean the image quality is bad. The noise disappears completely when you shrink the picture down to fit in an email. Afterall, you're not emailing friends pictures that are 3.3MB in size each, are you? ;) When printed out, using a photo printer or getting them done professionally, the prints are very colorful with good detail, definition, and color saturation. They will definitely be able to sit next to all of your other framed prints, or go in a photo album, and only you will ever know that it is a digital print because nobody else will be able to see the difference in quality.The camera also offers multiple shooting modes that can help improve the image quality in certain situations. For example, it has a "Portrait" mode which can help the look of closeups dramatically. It also has the obvious "Night" mode which will take care of any dark or murky pictures in low light. There is a "Beach and Snow" mode which will help you with those high contrast shots in bright lighting. It has a Macro mode which has obvious uses. You can also manually adjust certain other parameters, such as ISO speed. However, you cannot adjust shutter speed or more advanced settings like that. But if you find your pictures aren't exactly what you want them to be, there are definitely modes that can help you get the quality you desire.The camera also has a decent movie mode. It can record roughly 30 minutes of slightly better than VHS quality video, with sound, on a 512MB memory card. It's not very good in low light, but it can be good for those quick moments when you are out and wish you had a video camera. However, you cannot zoom in or out while recording. You can adjust the zoom before and after recording. But not during.The camera also has very extensive photo editing features built-in, like the famous "slimming" effect, and you can do other things like add borders. It also has a very thorough Help system.There are only a couple of minor gripes I have about this camera. The first is battery life. Real world battery life is about 100 shots on two alkaline batteries. So get some rechargables or lithium batteries. The second gripe is that the memory card slot is right in there with the batteries. So that can be a little bit of a pain if you use a memory card reader instead of hooking the camera up to your computer to transfer pictures.Overall its a great camera for the price, as long as you keep you are realistic with what to expect. You're getting a complete package for not very much money. Not many other cameras under the $200 price range offer such a complete package. If you're looking for a great camera on the cheap that is built well and has a ton of features, this is definitely one to look at. However, if you want absolutely pristine image quality, you're better off looking at the $250+ Canon PowerShot A6x0 series. For me, this camera is the one that is built like a tank and will get taken with me everywhere I go. But I will keep a higher quality Canon around for those times when image quality is more important than the quick, yet good, shot.
This book was brillant. If you only read one book this year, make it this one! It was enchanting, engrossing and I couldn't put it down. The japanese prints were a nice and fitting touch to intricately woven stories and the characters, while not always accessible (I think that was the point) were interesting and warm. I loved the back drop of San Francisco and the descriptions of the inside of the tea room.Otto is an amazing writer. I have read all of her books (more than once!) and would recommend all of them highly. She is creative, articulate, intelligent and has a way with words. You won't regret it!
Ever been stuck in rush hour? Travel for a living in your car? Maximize your time and re-charge your iPAQ in your car!I found this gadget to be perfect for those rush hour jams (or when traffic comes to a full stop!) to play games, do email, review documents, etc.Granted you shouldn't be using your iPAQ and driving.... but if you want to spend your time in the car re-charging your device or if you travel for a living, this one is a must have.There are times when I forget to connect my iPAQ at work. All day long it's being used and not charging. I just plug it in on the way home and presto....it's charged! I do the same for my morning commute.Just leave this gadget in your glove box and it's ready to go the next day!
I got this for my little one. It's pretty good for a $20 mp3.
I picked this book up after a trip to New Mexico. I was told it was a great book, and I bought it after a brief pass through at the local bookstore. I would suggest this book to anyone with some prior knowledge of TCP/IP and operating systems in the UNIX and Windows families, but it has some technical inaccuracies that keep it from being a great book. However, anyone with an interest in their system's security should pick up this book as it is an invaluable resource, even if there are some errors; the locations of all the tools and utilities mentioned in the book are worth the price alone.
Surely you have better things to spend your hard-earned money on than this pathetic little infomercialesque gimmick.What the product promises is that it will restore performance for CDs, DVDs, and other 5.25&quot; optical media. I found otherwise.I purchased a DVD movie that I was really excited about seeing. I got it and popped it into my player. The picture, sound, etc. were of course excellent DVD quality. Then at one point (1h42m33s) everything stopped. I couldn't fast-forward past this spot, so I took the disc out and looked at it. There seemed to be a fingerprint or smudge on the disc, so I figured I'd use the SkipDoctor to fix it. Big mistake.After carefully following the instructions in the manual (a 10-minute labor-intensive process in the middle of my movie), I put the disc back into the player. It wouldn't even start--it was completely unplayable. After the expense and effort of using the SkipDoctor, I was worse off than before. I finally finished the movie on VHS.Overall recommendation: Run for your life.
I have had my Toshiba laptop for only 2 months before it died. I took it to an authorized dealer, and they had to replace the MOTHERBOARD and Hard drive. It has been 1 week since it's been repaired, and it keeps on shutting off. I called the Toshiba tech support and they said I had to take it back for repair. They will repair it for "free." I don't know about you but somehow this doesn't seem like a good deal considering 1) I have to drive 30 mins out of my way to take it there 2) it took ONE WHOLE WEEK, I do all my business on the darn thing, that is a long time considering 3) I had to pay money to have the repair company "expediate" to fix it, otherwise, it may have been 2 weeks out 4) I spent hours tweaking and putting back information that was lost, etc. - does Toshiba pay me back for my billable hours?I think that if they know there is a problem with the cooling system where there is more than a handful of people, they should replace the whole computer and not just parts. Do lemon laws apply to computers?
I am making my own computer and I love this heatsink! I do not overclock (although Im sure I could). Its nice and quiet, despite the HUGE appearance. And a word of advice, DO NOT GET CHEAP HEATSINK COMPOUND! I used the cheap silicone stuff (absolute crap) use the $10 silver compound, regardless of what heatsink you have, if you get the cheap stuff, your computer will idle (like mine) at 45 degrees!
Get this camera while you can! It's been out long enough that Canon is replacing it in the product line with other models that may not be significantly better.The image stabilization really works. You can do available light photography most of the time because of the IS and the relatively fast lens. Avoiding the built-in flash makes for better photos most of the time.I got it as a birthday present for my wife and she's loved it in the two trips she's taken since.
The clock radio has had problems and I've only had it for a week. One problem is the alarm, I can't seem to get it to work. The main problem is the display flicker's to the point where you cant recognize the numbers being displayed. I would return the item however the box was misplaced. I guess the old saying is ture, &quot;You get what you pay for!&quot; I wouldn't suggest this clock.
It never ceases to amaze me how the stores charge $40 or so for an HDMI cable when you buy it on-line for so much less.Cable works great and would not hesitate to buy it. In fact I bought this one and bought another one from the same seller who provides great customer service.
... but after a few months the player developed charging and connection problems. No matter how I tried plugging the device in (AC or USB), the battery would not take any charge. As for the connection issues, I tried reinstalling the software but the player just would never register on either of my computers. I visited Creative's web site for help (these are common issues for them), but their solutions could not fix the problem. Out of warranty repairs would have cost almost as much as a new mp3 player. So thats what I ended up doing. My Ipod is working great so far.
This is the greatest thing since sliced bread! Very easy to set up and works best if you simi-hide the receiver and expose the blue light. My doors now remain shut and the function is still perfect as if they were open.
I decided to replace my camcorder's Tiffen 58mm Enhancing filter by this Tiffen 58mm Warm CPL. After I opened the filter box (labeled 58mm), I found a 52mm inside. So, I immediately contacted to Amezon.com, two days later, I received another one (excellent job, Amazon). But, when I opened the box, it was 52mm again. When I was ready to contact to Amazon again, I felt suspicious - the 52mm filter fit to the 58mm box really good. So, I tried to mount the 52mm filter to the 58mm filter, they fitted perfectly (see the attached picture).
Product didn't last 3 months,first DVD player went out,now VHS part doesn't show apicture !!Wasted my money !!
Picture Playback ExcellentSound Level ExcellentRange of Features ExcellentDurability ExcellentValue for Money ExcellentAdvantages: Plays Anything, Wireless Streaming, Quick Set up, PC LinkDisadvantages: Can't think of anyRecommend to potential buyers: yesThe Kiss DP-600 is unreal. I have seen negative reviews on this product but I still went ahead and bought it because I thought even if these reviews were correct that the offering was too good to miss.The negative reviews stated the following1) The DVD drive gives out a constant whine that is so loud you can hear it over the TV2) The PC link software is rubbish it doesn't work and they had to use windows media connect.3) The box will crash on occasion and you have to power cycle it.4) The wireless capability is limited you need to have your access point right next to the DP-6005) It has no Hard driveIn answer to 1I suspect that this person had a faulty drive,Tinitus or is using it as a pillow because I can't hear anything lout of the ordinary let alone over the tv.In answer to 2I had my Kiss DP-600 up and running and streaming content from my PC Over wireless using PC link in under 10 minuts. It was very easy I didn't even read the instructions. If you are having problems with PC Link download the latest version from the Kiss site and make sure that your firewall is not blocking it. If you are using Win XP SP2 remember that windows firewall is on by default.In answer to 3This box has played everything that I have thrown at it. Things that my old DP-500 couldn't play. If you put something in to the DP-600 that it can't handle and it crashes powere cycle it and either look for an update or don't play unsupported formats. remember also that the people who encode the media that you are downloading don't always know what they are doing. I had this problem with my old DP-500 but I would power cyle and not play that file. I'm sure that you will have the exact same issues on other similar products. For the price I can live with it.In answer to 4I live in an old Victorian house my TV is in one room and my Wireless router another, there is probably 15 meters between the Router and my DB-600 and a Brick wall. I have 95 % signal strength. need I say more.In answer to 5If you are streaming content why do you need a hard drive? it has wireless and an ethernet port. But if you are that fussed about it, there is also a USB port so you can connect an external Hard drive if you want toI love this product, I loved the DP-500 and Old as it was it still out performed any of my firends dvd players. The DP-600 is light years ahead of the DP-500 which to my mind and from my personal experience makes it the best that you can buy for the money.Ease of Use Very EasyEase of Installation Very EasyRemote Control Excellent QualityInstructions Very Helpful / Very Easy to UnderstandBuy it you wont be dissappointed
the image was of the original Lexmark ink cartridges - NOT a refilled blank cartridge. my printer will not accept such cartridges and there were no return options, no packing slip.very disappointed with Amazon
I bought this camera 2 years ago and have not been disappointed. I haven't had any problems and I'm very pleased with the quality of pics this camera gives. I have had no problems with grainy pics, or taking pics indoors or out. It also has a great red eye reduction feature and I never have to do touch up to get the red out of eyes.I did purchase rechargable batteries because it does go through regular batteries quite fast. But since I've started using the rechargable batteries, I've had no complaints!I really believe it's how you use it and what you're using it for on how you'll feel about this digital. I'm very glad I purchased it.
I recently purchased this case for my Canon camera. I've used it in our pool and have taken it to the beach. So far, this case has been wonderful! The pics taken are crisp and clear (as long as there are no water drops on the case near the lens area). It's held up well to the sand too. The instructions do say to put the camera in the case before going outside to the water/sand, etc, and I highly recommend this as condensation will build up and be locked in if not. I'm very satisfied with the case.
I have been using Genovation keypads for at least 15 years. They are stronger and more durable than any other external keypad that I have used.A great product for the price.
This Card maybe small but it's a good back up Card when money is tight. Though I would only recommend this card for images not video.
Bought these to hook up a Mac mini to my TV. Looked at cables at a local Best Buy that cost over $50 but decided to give these a try. They work great. I'd buy them again.
This speaker is everything it says. There are less expensive systems but this one has a great sound, is very portable and well made and is worth the extra money. I got it for my husband who is very picky and he is thrilled with it.
For the money this is a great monitor with accurate color. Don't be fooled however by the claims of being a flat screen (not to be confused with flat panel). It is actually a standard round screen with a flat piece of antireflective glass over it. I would not reccomend this monitor if image geometry is critical. It is a great bargain though if all you need is accurate color.
I will echo vander-reviewers comments about this headset. They don't cancel the roar of my Deere, but they attenuate it to a comfortable level making it possible to enjoy music while I mow. It takes some adjustment to get it to fit comfortably over a ball cap and sunglasses, if not you'll notice some discomfort after an hour or so. (Lucky vander-r, my lawn takes 4 hours on a good day.)
The transmitter died after 9 months.Anyhow, I went for the TV Ears as replacement, mostly because:- You can hear slight hissing and static noise from the RS110 if you listen carefully, or during the quiet scenes. From what I was told, most of the 900Mhz wireless headphones are like that. I decided to try the TV Ears since it's InfraRed based, and doesn't have the hissing/static sound issue. On the other hand, the TV Ears only work if you have line of sight between the headphones and the transmitter.-The RS-110 is pretty bulky - although quite comfortable. It just gets a bit warm after wearing it for a long time. The TV Ears I'm using now is much more lightweight and comfortable. The TV Ears ear buds put just the right amount of pressure and doesn't have the circulation problem like I had with the RS110.
I am writing this review based on my last one year with this router. I am coming from WRT54g (moded and unmoded firmware) followed by a Sparklan MIMO unit. And based on my experience, thi sis th ebest router ever. In last one year, I never have to reboot my router even though it sees over terabytes of data movement every month. Zillions of connections over bittorent can not slow it down. It is well made little router. My only gripe is the USB port, which is good pretty much nothing.
Purchased this strobe light for the weather radio. If I don't hear the warning signal I will definately see the light flashing. I would rather be safe than sorry.
Similar to the Kodac. Good Quality &amp; Price
This product does exactly what it says it does. It is compact and stylish and fits nicely in my bookcase.Not for an audiophile but good sound with your 'acceptable' quality powered speakers. I use mine with small speakers and a bass box, and it sounds quite nice.
I have several pairs of wireless head phones. This pair was not good. I tried them one time and then put them back in the box. I have two pairs of the Sennheiser RS 110. The reception is much better. The static on the Sony was so bad that it hurt to wear them. I would go with a good pair of Sennheiser headphones.
I've had several "sound machines" to help me sleep at night; this is the first one combined with an alarm clock as well. I find it quite pleasing, although the selection of sounds is limited compared to other machines. The night light has three levels, however, for those of us who need glasses to see it's useless at night although it provides one with a sufficient "night light" to see your way clear back to bed without stumbling.
I ordered the 50 foot Gray C2G Cat6 Cable. It was shipped and sold by Amazon. I received exactly what I ordered. The cable is branded by Cables 2 Go, and performs exactly as a Cat6 cable should. Great price, compared to C2G's website, and cheaper than price+shipping from Monoprice for the same cable. Amazon Prime made shipping much faster as well!Just make sure you order comes from Amazon, and you should have zero problems with knock-off or incorrect cables, as others have pointed out due to ordering from other re-sellers.
Nice little item. Easy to install. All parts included. This product is so great. Apparently they knew that I liked it so much that they sent me a whole bag of 100 them instead of just the one I really like that I ordered. Recommend purchase.
Barely bright enough to see inside your camera bag.Attachment threads are plastic and will break off inside your camera's tripod socket.As a focus assist you're better off with flash IR emitter.As exposure lighting is too dim and incorrectly positioned on bottom of camera.Overpriced and lower power LEDs are outdated.
I purchased this laptop about 6 months ago and it has been awesome! I have been very happy with the performance and the battery life. Fortunately I have not had any problems with it as some of the other comments mentioned.
Wow I just love this new media player - plays songs at Top Level quality sound, crystal clear picture too - nice everything! It's got TONS of space - 40GB of disk space which is enough to watch movies, thousands of songs, and is portable to take with you anywhere. Easy to connect to the computer as well, simple USB cord. Just plug it in and go.I think what I like about this the most is just how simple it is to use, I thought it would be difficult, but it's very easy -- you can take songs from your home computer and just transfer it to the media player with a touch of a button and you can listen to songs or watch videos or store pictures, etc.This is an awesome buy and I'd recommend it to anyone -- it looks very sharp and has excellent quality sound and picture.A very satisfied customer
It almost fit. It looked like it should fit, but it did not fit. I'll have to find a completely different work-around. Oh well, another ten bucks down the drain.
I had some trouble using the regular firmware, which was pretty limited in functionality. Although most people will buy this to use a custom firmware such as ddwrt or tomato. Afterwards flashing tomato though, this thing has been very reliable, and can do an incredible number of routing functions. Signal strength has been decent and can be increased with the previously mentioned firmware.
After a research of about 3 months, trying to find a good GPS system that has bluetooth and can also play MPS3's, I bought this product from amazon, this product is the best for the price you get it for. Only shortcoming are.1) Software only supports upto 2GB of SD card2) Increasing/Decreasing volume is a pain.Otherwise, i have absolutly no complains with this product.
The CD player on my old one stopped working and I had to have another. This model is smaller and more convenient.
My family used these for my several hundred-mile move -- one in the car, one in the moving truck. We were rarely out of sight of each other, so I can't say much about the range of the radios, but the signal was usually clear. We saved quite a bit on cell phone charges, and the radios were certainly more effective than hand signals.
THIS I RECOMEND, I HOPE TO PUT A VIDEO FOR THIS SCREEN , ITS BIG AND EASY TO USE , FITS IN TIGHT SPACES.
When I bought my Cannon S20, the sales rep did not explain to me that I needed to have this adaptor. When I finally figured it out, I couldn't find one anywhere! Every store I checked were out of them, or they hadn't come in yet, or they didn't know anything about them. This item is priced lower than anything I've been quoted. These adaptors should be included with the camera sale.
From an overall standpoint, this camera is great. Just a few minor features I felt were annoying compared to the CanonG2 which was my other choice. 1) In full auto mode, the focus is always adjusting, and I felt that the battery or the lens motor would [...] out soon. It is now set to program mode and focuses only when I want it too. Not a bad compromise. 2) Focus time and shutter lag seem a bit longer compared to the G2, but just a little anticipation overcomes this limitation easily (trying to catch my 18 m/o boy in action indoors). 3) Flash not too powerful- I see this is a common gripe. Compared to my old Ricoh 4200, this thing is in supercruise mode! The macro mode is far superior to that of the G2's and 4x optical does make a difference to me over 3x. The rebate helped too.
This is a very inexpensive way to play your songs from your iPod on your car radio. I Highly recommend this item!
I love these headphones!!! their portable, durable, a good price, good sound quality, and good looking!!portable: self explanatory. they dont have a headband so they fit almost anywhere!durable: this is where they really preform! I got these when i was 11 and the only reason i got these is because we where going on a trip and i as a forgetful 11 year old misplaced my Hannah Montana headphones so we ran into target and grabbed the first thing on the shelf. which happened to be these. im 16 now and i have used them almost every day since i had them and i just lost sound in the left ear because i stepped on it last week so i am ordering a brand new pair. for the non math geniuses that's 5 YEARS!!! the sound quality has faded a little but its still not bad...good price: ummmm their worth more than $15...sound quality: im not picky about sound quality but as far as i can tell the sound quality is (was) better than (or just as good as) the average pair.good looking: ive never tried to cover these with my hair or anything because the silver pair looks great. sometimes i even leave off any covers for the "industrial look"HOPE IT HELPED!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!!
I have had the camera for three weeks now and it takes excellant pictures. i had some developed online and they look real nice. the zoom is great, you can really get up close. The camera is very easy to operate. I would reecomend getting another memory card though since the camera only comes with a 16mp card.
Upon opening the package I was practically knocked out by the fumes emitting from this thing. I live in a small place and sleep close to my stereo, and was not about to spend all night breathing in whatever chemicals were used to produce the insulation on this. After two weeks airing out on the porch, I was able to bring the cable in and hook it up. It's great to listen to the music on my computer without having to burn everything to a disk.I guess I'd give it 5 stars if it wasn't for the toxic shock.
It worked out just as the product suppose to do..fast shipping and great seller...Highly recommend these sellers and this product..
I needed to replace my older 1.8 ghz dual core and found a 2.66 ghz dual core. It did the trick and at a good price. Seamless installation works great.
fit and work great, a good replacement for my Garmin navigation. cant travel without this cord unless you already have one in your car.
The power consumption measured by a power meter shows 15 watts at idle, which is while not 100 like others noted, but is still a bit too high considering that it does absolutely nothing at idle. This alone will consume $70 worth of electricity in 5 years, not mentioning the additional $100 in AC costs required to get the additional heat out of the room.
When you buy a large cardboard box shaped like a filing drawer, don't be surprised when what you end up with is a large cardboard box. Don't get me wrong, it's a sturdy box with multi-layered cardboard, but it still feels like a box. It reminds me a lot of the boxes that copy paper ship in. Also, the box was a good bit larger (longer) than I expected. If you have never seem these in person and are limited on space, make sure you measure you space so you know the file cabinet will fit in the location you wish to store them.Building them is easy. The "assembly" instructions are printed on the sides of each container, although folding a box into a box is pretty self explanatory.Also, due to their size, don't think that just because they are cardboard, they are easily moveable. Once they start to fill up, you are not going to easily move them from one location to another. These boxes are large and will get heavy quickly.Overall, if you want your files in something that works better than a normal cardboard box but aren't willing to make the financial commitment to an actual file system, these may be a good option. Just don't be surprised when the cardboard boxes you ordered are actually cardboard boxes.
Like many others I was debating between this and the 20-35 and 17-35..but it all comes down to what your needs are and how deep your pockets are..right? I wanted a lens for landscape and this fit the bill nicely. If you plan on using a tripod, you don't need fast glass anyhow..right? This lens does struggle in low-light, hand held..but like I said..what are your needs? If you are in need of a landscape wide angle lens and want to save some bucks..this is it. It's plenty sharp..especially when you start stopping it down to 5.6 or more. There is distortion on the ends..but like I said..if you are doing landscapes, just frame accordingly.
The BP-200 adds functionality to my Rebel 2000, but admittedly I'm a bit disappointed. It definately has a cheap feel to it. It does help with the balance on the camera and is egonomically better than the standard grip. I just wish it felt more substantial.
Well I got this item last week. I finally took out of the packaging it was in at a photo shoot I was doing . When I took it out of the packaging I dropped it by accident and it was shattered.
Very good scope for the money. If you do not want to spend more than $400 for a scope and case this could make you happy. I now own a Pentax PF-80ED-A and this one doesn't give as good of view/quality image especially at the higher powers but then again it cost a fraction as much. This would make a great scope for someone who enjoys birding and wants to keep their purchase around $400. Very good reviews by some birding equipment websites.
While this review is for a model that is many years old now, I still think it is useful to present it. We've owned this set for several years now. The picture is as sharp now as it was the day we first turned it on and tuned it, and we've never had the first problem with it. If I ever replace it, it will be to go with a 1080p 3D set.This set had many nice features, but of course we don't really use them. Sound goes out to surround speakers directly from our receiver, and we don't use the many inputs on this set because again, that is handled by our receiver. For years we've only used an HDMI to DVI cable to go from the receiver to the TV.I think this all goes to reporting a history of quality for Sony consumer electronic products. I have owned Sony CRT and LCD monitors, receivers, DVD players, currently a Blu ray player, mega CD and DVD changers, a hi-def camcorder, a USB enabled turntable, and probably a few more things I no longer remember. I have only ever had one problem with a Sony device ... the DVD mega-changer no longer responds to its remote control, and that is only a minor annoyance.This was a great TV. For buying something new, I'd recommend going with more modern features. However, there are no circumstances under which I would not recommend going with a Sony product.
I purchased this Belkin "video" firewire cable through Amazon, and am pleased with the quality of the product. While not nearly as inexpensive as some of the other generic ones available through Amazon, it is clearly well-built and is around half the price of the standard ones you find at retail stores such as Wal-mart, Radio Shack and Best Buy. The cable provides a solid (well-fitted) connection to my Toshiba Vista notebook and the WD MyBook external hard drives I use, and playback of the recorded video on these hard drives through Windows Media Center and Media Player is super-smooth. File backups through the cable seems snappy too.
This lens hood is very well made, but a little expensive. It is worth it in the long run because it protects your lens from accidental dings and absorbs shock. The inside of the hood is lined with black felted material that helps absorb unwanted light.Pros: felted interior, high qualityCons: costlier than other brands
This product has worked great with my Sony notebook, Motorola phone and Jabra headset. No complaints.
I have 2 full home-THX setups in my house and allways use the best of the best an in cables allways used monster or the best recomended. My brother told me about these cables an they work better than some of my cables that have cost up to 200 dollars.
I us three XE102's to network a primary computer to a second computer downstairs and to a media server (Squeezebox) in the living room. Installation and setup of all three took 10 minutes, and they work flawlessly.The Netgear software utility to set the passwords is easy to use, and is also useful in verifying the transmission rates (my XE102's vary between 12.8 and 14.0 Mbps depending on what other devices in the house are drawing power).I was surprised at how well the XE102's work, given that the circuit which the main computer's XE102 is plugged into has a ton of computer equipment plugged into it via a big Tripplite power conditioner/surge protector. Ditto for the XE102 in the living room, which is plugged into the same circuit that all my A/V equipment is plugged into.The bottom line is that I am one very happy guy, as the XE102's have enabled me to avoid the cost/hassle of running Cat5 cable, as well as the aggravation of wireless networking (which wasn't working very well for the living room connection prior to getting the XE102's).
The tweeters eventually gave in after 2 months and made a scraping sound. I had it amped professionally as well. :(
I've been using this router for two days and already I've begun to notice delays in the pages it serves, both for wired and wireless connections. I agree with other reviewers that customer support at NetGear is not the best. After having read other reviews about the latency with which pages are served, I will return this product tomorrow.
I bought the PDP42V18HA 42" Flat Screen on 1/30/07 from my local WalMart and they had it on sale for $850, so I bought it along with the 2YR extended warranty...and glad I did reading some of the posts seen online.I bought the Wall Hanger sold at Walmart for $80 and got it home, installed personally, and what a beautiful picture it has. I'm amazed at all of the inputs it has as I've never heard of HDMI, but my DVD player came with a HDMI cable so I hooked it up and noticed immediately the difference from the regular cable and the S-Video.With all the inputs, I have my XBox360, PS2, Wii, DVD Player hooked up with jacks left over....amazing!With this TV, I've been brought into the world of Digital TV as I don't use a satellite or cable service. I didn't even need to change my old trusty TV antenna that's hooked up in the attic...so I get stations I didn't even know were out there.We watch alot of movies and play alot of games. The Wii Sports takes on new life when battling it out on Tennis or simply bowling. The resolution is stunning. With the Xbox 360, I can take advantage of the 1080i and feel like I'm playing a movie.This has certainly been a best buy and I feel better knowing there is an extended warranty to back me up in case there is a need.This model seems to have disappeared from the market altogether...
I purchased this for $199 at on of the large computer stores. I was not listed on here at the time. The thing works great but eats batteries. Go to the manufactures site after you buy it and order the power adapter for the thing for $29.00 or get both adapters for $39.00 that's what I did. I travel alot and use it everyday. Takes me to the middle of nowhere turn by turn and does not miss.
I used to have an Olympus Stylus Zoom 80 digital cam and my finace bought me the Sony Cybershot DSC-W80I last year. I liked the Olympus, but it was an old model and I wanted more functionality in a camera. However, I am disappointed in the Sony Cybershot. It is great for taking outdoor pictures, but don't even think of getting a good picture indoors, of motion or anything that's not stationary. It boasts the Double Anti-Blur Technology with Super Steady Shot, but this is a joke. A lot of the pictures come out blurry and you have to spend a lot of time adjusting the settings to figure out how to get a good picture. It does not take very good low light images even though it has adjustable sensitivity, twilight, and ISO settings. I tried to take pictures at a party where there was average lighting and colored lights, and they ALL came out blurry unless I used the flash, which still didn't look great b/c everything was too bright for the actual setting. Without the flash, the people in the pictures were literally transparent; They looked like ghosts and there were streaks of light across the images. Horrible.It does have great red eye reduction and fast shutter speeds for taking multiple pictures (again, these will come out blurry if there is ANY movement). I've had the Sony Cybershot for 7 months, but I am going to go back to Olympus.
This product is insane i just got it and it left my laptop lcd spotless, i would recommend it to anyone who needs to clean their screens
Klipsch knocks the ball out of the park with this one. Of all of the "made for iPod" speaker systems on the market, this one raises the bar to an entirely different level. The iFi gives you high quality audio that sounds as if it is coming from a much higher priced Stereo System. These are NOT multimedia speakers. These are audiophile quality speakers that you would use in a home stereo. The remote and control dock make this a one of a kind system. I can not sing the praises of the iFi enough. If you want to make your iPod your home stereo. BUY THE iFi!!!!!!!
Speakers blew after about two hours of listening at moderate volume. Returned them for a full refund and purchased a different set. Customer service was painless. Amazon rules!
I bought this after much soul searching about what product to buy to transfer my old VHS tapes to digital. It was awful and I had plenty of memory (512mb) with a 2600+AMD processor. It started off just fine but for no reason it would just suddenly stop right in the middle of the transfer.... I tried it over and over. Same thing. I wrapped it up and took it right back. I purchased a Pioneer DVR-520H DVD recorder, hooked it up to my very old VCR, put in a very old VHS tape and it recorded it beautifully. Don't waste your time with this thing...the manual gives you easy instructions to set it up..BUT- if you have a problem with it forget it! The manual mainly gives you phone #'s to call..nothing to troubleshoot with. The Pioneer is easy to operate, and works like a charm.
I have a one acre lot with a large backyard and wanted to find the right speakers for a larger outdoor space. I researched and listened to a number of outdoor speakers, including other brands and lesser Klipsch models such as the AW 400.Considering Klipsch speakers are designed for larger spaces to begin with given their horn powered tweeter, I narrowed my choices to the AW 400 and 525 models. Although they are more expensive, I went with the 525s and after having them now for over a year I am glad I spent the extra money. They produce awesome sound and definitely fill my backyard space very nicely.
SEE UPDATE BELOW ORIGINAL REVIEWI have just returned from a trip to Europe (London, Paris, Rome, and Florence) where I used the Nuvi 370 extensively and it worked great. First of all, I put a lot of the places I would be going to in the "Favorites" list before I left. The great thing about Nuvi is that it sorts this list based on distance from wherever you happen to be. So I didn't have to scroll through points for Paris or Rome when I was in England and vice versa. Very useful. I also found that the points of interest had all the sightseeing landmarks that I was going to visit and nearly every restaurant that I had earmarked for meals. I also got the translation guide which came in very useful (especially to explain "tap water" at European restaurants, they really want to sell you bottled water and pretend to not understand what tap water means, but showing them in their own language on Nuvi always got the point across). Now here is a report of actual real world use as a pedestrian in Europe.Pros - It had every street that I walked on without exception. It knew that I could walk the wrong way on one-way streets as a pedestrian (in pedestrian mode). Usually very fast lock on of satellites. Currency converter very useful. Language guide easy to use and very helpful with menus. Learned a few phrases by imitating the voice on the language guide which led to a lot of goodwill in France and Italy. Used it to show addresses to cab drivers which was always helpful. Tracked the taxi rides and could tell when cabbies were way off route and a little protesting got them back on track. Used it to make easy decisions between walking, metro, or cab by routing a destination and seeing how far the walk would be. Nuvi lets you scroll through the route and is pretty accurate as to how long it will take to walk.Cons - 1. In pedestrian mode, I almost always started walking the wrong way because Nuvi isn't sure which way it is pointed when you are standing still. This is fixed by walking a few feet until you see if you are going the right way, rarely more than 10 feet. 2. It doesn't automatically reroute in pedestrian mode if you get off the selected route, you need to hit "detour" which sometimes leads to a much longer path. 3. Sometimes satellite signal would get lost in the narrow older streets, especially in Italy. Sometimes the display would suddenly indicate that I was walking the exact opposite way that I had been going due to lost or confused signal. But these are all nits and were easily handled.Overall - The Nuvi 370 worked exactly the way I was hoping it would. If you live in America and plan travel in Europe, I highly recommend the Nuvi 370 and Language Guide.UPDATE 2ND TRIP TO EUROPEI recently spent two weeks in Spain where I used the Nuvi in pedestrian mode and drove throughout Southern and Western Spain. The Nuvi worked perfectly except where maps were somewhat out of date. The scariest words in my life now are "Enter roundabout and take second exit to roundabout". At one point we did three consecutive roundabouts! If you are not used to driving in a foreign country, I highly recommend Nuvi 370. The POI's pointed out gas and food when we needed it, and in both pedestrian and driving mode, it got us through many medieval streets with no problems. I again used the language guide(very useful) and was able to figure out what was what on local menus. I find the estimated arrival times in both pedestrian mode and driving mode to be pretty accurate and helpful in decision making. I even used it on the AVE high speed train between Madrid and Cordoba to see how fast we were going (180+ mph). I have now had this for a couple of years and can't live without it.One of most useful features is the ability to find metro stations nearby when you are in pedestrian mode. Very helpful in Madrid and Barcelona.
I recently purchased a Samsung 52 inch TV and wanted to buy a wall mount for the unit. After looking at your Premier Mounts XUT-3760 Universal Tilt Mounts for 37-60 Inch Displays (Silver). I checked with the Premier web site and find that this is not their recommended wall mount for a Samsung LN52A650 TV. I checked their unit XUT-3760 and it doesn't look anything like the picture you present in your advertisement. This kind of sloppy advertizing and misrepresentation of the product has caused me to change my mind about purchasing anything further from Amazon (for my TV).
If you could only have one lense with a Canon 20D this would be my choice. Great portrait lense and a very good moderate telephoto lense and wide enough at the other end to take good group shots. Of course the IS System is the other plus in this lense. I am speaking of Image Stablization.
Love the idea of being able to have power protection with our laptop wherever it goes! Just be sure to order the correct one for your computer, as there are two different plugs depending on your battery pack - two prongs or three.Only issue: I have the three-prong style at home, and the cord seems much more durable and fitted for a laptop. The cord on this two-prong style, which we use at work, is more like a standard lamp cord.
I have had my printer for about 1.5-2 months now.Although I know this is a printer designed for travellers, and hence not a workhorse, but I was rather expecting somewhat more from my printer cartridge. I honestly only print a few pages here and there, mainly airline receipts, small documents, etc...The 'warning your ink level is low' sign just came on, and I would have printed no more than 50 pages.That seems rather pricey in my book!
This is my second purchase of a Lexar JumpDrive, because I was so satisfied with the first purchase. Their online support was excellent and they helped me through the arduous task of downloading the correct driver, plus the appropriate WinZip software because one of my computers was so old. Great product, highly recommended.
The ML-L3 works great with my Nikon D50. No directions come with it but the owner's manual of my camera explains how to set the camera up for it, it's no big deal.I have used it exclusively from behind the camera and have not had any non firing issues.
I had my computer for about two years without any speakers. Finally, I decided to add shielded, self-powered speakers that occupied a small footprint. When a pair of Advent AV570 70 Watt 2-Way Powered speakers arrived, I removed them from the packing. Small, yes; heavy, yes; easy to hook up with the enclosed cables, yes. I fired up the computer and headed to iTunes. The sound's magnitude is huge, beyond my wildest hopes! Movie sound tracks came to life. Via the stereo imaging, dialogue is magically centered. The AV570 speakers remarkably handle low frequencies. It's easy to adjust the EQ, should anyone want more treble or bass. Each speaker also has a knob to set the volume levels, and no distortion whatsoever emerges. Other people stop by to listen. They can hardly believe their ears. In my opinion, the AV570 is the best small speaker system on the market!
I have this rotary trimmer. I like it a lot. There are a few minor problems. First it is a bit hard to see exactly where the cut will be, especially in less than good light. Second you have to push down fairly hard, and sometimes I don't push hard enough, then the piece that should be trimmed doesn't fall off, and you have to be careful to get the second try to line up exactly with the first try. All this sounds more negative than I really feel. It is an excellent product for what you pay. The really professional Rotatrim will cost almost 10 times as much.
The case is exceptionally quiet and is very well constructed. I first bought this case for a desktop PC, and liked it so much I bought a second case to for my media PC next to my TV.
I've seen many LCD TVs and by far, Sharp is still amongst the very best in overall quality. Usually Sharp products come at a costly price, but this particular model offers the same quality without the cost. Plus, it has a built-in HD Tuner for your convenience in the transition to the digital HDTV era.
I bought this camera for my sister as a Christmas present and she loved it. I had to replace her old one, which broke when she dropped it. She wanted the same camera because non of the ones on the market were as good as this one. I am glad I bought it for her now she owes me one...or two LOL. I recommend this camera it takes great pictures as if taken by a professional photographer-and it is easy to use. It is worth the money and it isn't even close in price to others that don't provide similar features.Buy it and enjoy!Happy picture taking!!!
It's a Cobra what more can be said. It does everthing it is supposed to and does it well
The keyboard and mouse works great but the only problem i have is that the keyboard doesnt indicates with a light when you turn on caps lock, scroll lock or number lock so its somewhat hard to say whether its on or off but apart from that its excellent....
works great. I have used it a dozens times since I got the battery and works better than original.Thanks
I purchased this card for a couple of the computers at work to connect to Fujitsu hi-speed scanners. For those familiar with computers, it's easy to install and works perfectly.
Don't buy this. How did this "product" ever make it on Amazon? It's not even clear what is being sold here.
I needed a short CAT5 cable to connect my router to my cable modem. This one foot cable worked perfectly, as the router is right next to the modem. I did not want to bundle up a longer cable for this very short run. I have all the tools, testers, connectors and wire to make up my own patch cables, but for $2 a piece, it was easier to just order a few of these cables. They worked just fine when I received them and plugged them in.
I've been using this product for about a month, and I haven't had any problems with it. It is truly plug 'n play--it has installed itself flawlessly on several laptops and desktops (all running Windows XP SP2) with no work at all. It works pretty fast, too--transferring 700MB to it takes a little under a minute.Aside from that, this little guy has got a great 'cool factor.' It's tiny--about 2.5 inches long, and a little less than .75 inches wide--and has a little blue blinky light when the drive is working. I particularly like the black grips on the sides.. they're quite helpful when removing the drive from a hard-to-reach place. The protective cap fits snugly, but isn't hard to remove.I carry the drive around in a little pouch in my purse. While the drive itself is sturdy enough for this, the 'Kingston' logo on the front has gotten a bit scratched up. Not really a big deal, though.Overall, great product! I'm very satisfied, and have already recommended the drive to friends.
This router is good in terms of speed. But it is not compatible with xbox live. I was working with this thing for two days spending hours with the technical support, and wondering why it wouldn't work. It's plain and simple if you want to play xbox live only get a router that has the xbox compatible logo on the box. Trust me you will save hours of endless frustration.
I was sad when I lost the cover. I was apprehensive about the finish and the fit. But, when I got this, I knew this was the original (or 99.99%).
I was very pleased with this purchase. As other reviewers have said, it is so simple you plug the two units in, plug the ethernet cables in, and you are all set to go. It woked perfectly.
The first battery i recieved (a Bowen) was bulging on both sides and wouldn't fit into the camera. Customer service told me that it was becuase it was shipped via air-mail, something about the lack of pressure caused the battery to puff up. He offered to send a replacement via ground.The second battery i recieved (a Power 2000) had the metal contacts pushed too far into the battery to make contact with camera. Looked to be manufacturing defect because one side of the contacts was pushed in more than the other. Customer service told me that he was surprised because it was supposed to be a higher quality more expensive batters; manufactured along side the Sony. However, the plastic moulding around the battery contacts was clearly different, so this is doubtful.I ended up PAYING EXTRA to have them ship me an actual SONY battery. This process didn't really save me any money and cost me about two weeks and postage to send two bad batteries back. Thankfully we dont leave on our trip until next week!At least there was a customer service phone number, and they stood behind thier defective products. Low quality product, nice guy.BTW, my camera is a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9
It fit perfectly in my Cooler Master Stacker 830 Evolution case. If you need some extra air for your rig, go for this product. 100% recommended
This really is a great Bluetooth dongle. I made the mistake of getting a "state of the art 4.0" medialink before without realizing it was a class 2 device. Class differentiating bluetooth devices by distance of course with class 1 being the longest range. The last bluetooth device barely had a 3-foot range. This one truly has a 30-ft range (it brags 100, most bluetooth receivers have a GENUINE range of about 1/3 of what they advertise). It's also the same price as the medialink "4.0 super modern" dongle. Granted, this one is a little bit bigger, but it is completely worth it to be able to sit on the couch and type and use your mouse as opposed to sitting right in front of your monitor with all the other wireless keyboard/mouse combos out there.I have not been able to find anything yet that can sufficiently accommodate being able to sit on my couch and run my computer without jerking, stalling, or other crap on the mouse or keyboard. This dongle solves that combo with its range. It's a little bigger, but if it's a desktop, who really give's a crap. I'm sick of sitting with my legs crossed in front of the TV (aka our monitor in our household lol!) just to be able to send commands to our computer. Great product. If you're looking for something to use with a "media center" type computer hooked up to your TV in the living room, this is PERFECT with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard.
I bought this in Dec. 2010 and it has worked flawlessly since. I stream audio, SD video, and HD video to a PS3, LG Blu Ray player, and WD Live box without problems.
I am a heavy user of this color laser 3-in-one and it is great. Just wait for the price to go down on the drum and color cartriges which happens every few months. I recommend canon highly.
Works great to watch HD family movies from our laptop to our big screen TV. Solid build, right length. Good price.
my old sony 3 megapixels can do better than this one; the images were not clear and a lot noisy
the razor diamondback is awsome no problems with install. and great sensetivity when doing everything.
ORDERED THIS BACK AT THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY AND STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED IT. WHY IS IT TAKING AMAZON SO LONG TO GET IT IN. WOULD LIKE TO GET IT BEFORE I WENT ON VACATION.
tough, good size, i use it for a nikkon d5000 camera and a few accessories. the only problem i have with it is the latches. they take a little effort to close, my wife has difficulties with it. maybe they will get easier over time
My previous Cannon G9 was stolen, so this case was a good purchase for me. It's durable, portable, and hasn't ripped yet.
I ordered this from Canon, in August and finally got it on Dec 1st. No instructions either. After tinkering around I knew even if I got it set up the way I thought it should be, I was afraid it was not correct and might fall apart. It was 229.00 after all. Someone sent me this great link from the Canon learning center, on the 100mm macro lens. Included is a diagram on how to set up the ring mount. Lifesaver. Hope this helps someone else too.[...]
I have been wanting to upgrade my Coolpix 2100 for awhile but just didn't see anything from Nikon that made me want to spend my money... The Coolpix 5200 seemed a good choice, but I found a couple of reviews on line that said it was good but not great... And I wanted great... I liked the Coolpix scene selections and menu options, I had grown used to them, almost second nature, and that kept me from looking at other brands... I like Nikon... Then I found the Coolpix 4800... It's like the next generation Coolpix... For a really good review of the Coolpix 4800 Check out:(...)I read Steve's Review and went right out to Cir. City in Hollywood to buy my own Coolpix 4800... It's everything I wanted in my next digital camera and more, plus it's a Nikon... The only thing I added to the purchase was a 512 memory card... I'm a happy camper.
oh i cant say how great a purchase this item is. do some research and you will not find a better deal on the internet. i use it for my mp3 player and it works great.
I use this for geocaching along with my iBook(mac) and it does meet my standards. Works with my iPod also for paperless geocaching.
Don't let the price fool you. I purchased these a few weeks ago. They arrived with the box smashed in. The clamshells themselves don't close completely, or tightly. This causes your media to fall out and become damaged from hitting the ground. What irritates me more is the fact that shipping was several dollars more than the product itself. No way shipping, that took 10 days to arrive to my home (via USPS), and weighed only 1lbs, if that, cost 7+ dollars to be shipped. I think cyberguys is overcharging and pocketing the unused shipping funds to offset the cost of their cheaply priced, cheaply made product. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM.
I lasted one day with my factory strap and my big Sigma 70-300 before I ordered this. The strap is big, soft and feels good all day. One of the best features for me are the quick releases. I have no idea how camera straps seem to be able to twist by themselves but with the quick releases, just unsnap, unwind and reattach. Done. I will Never have a camera without one of these again.One more great thing about this strap - I was shooting some long exposure shots in the wind. Even on a tripod, the strap was acting as a sail and moving the camera. Quick solution was to unclip the quick release - no more sail. 5 second fix!
Do you want to spend this much money on a radio? It all depends on what features you want. This has RDS - the digital display that receives data from FM radio signals and puts it on the lcd display. Half of the FM stations in my area send out these signals (and all will eventually). Two stations even send out song titles and group names when a song is playing so that both are displayed in a running marquee on the radio screen. This is a fantastic option! And it was the first radio under 300$ to have this.Alphanumeric labeling allows you to put an 8 item name to any station you store in memory - you can put the call letters, type of music, DJ name, etc. It is done easily via the rotary knob that allows you to scan through the alphabet.The lcd display is quite large for a portable.Over 300 memory presets are possible. While there are presets for plenty of pages for countries, some of these presets are no longer used so you may have to reprogram them with new frequencies. All you do is rewrite over the old ones as noted in the manual.World time exists for most any major city and you can actually write in you own city's name on the screen digitally - a great little feature that is just plain neat.SSb is sensitive enough for me to pick up at least one armed forces network radio frequency.The green backlight is more than adequate.It comes with a carry case, adaptor, 60 foot windup sw antennae.There are so many other features on this radio that you could spend days exploring all it can do and personalizing it to your own tastes.I also have a Grundig Yacht boy 400 PE so let me do a comparison:The Sangean is a bit bigger and I wish the Sangean had a carry strap or handle. Having either would be a worthy improvement.Display: Grundig loses and Sangean wins.Sensitivity to sw frequencies: about equal. A tie.Presets: Sangean's 306 wins hands down to Grundig's 40.FM/AM sensitivity: A tie.Power drainage: The Sangean uses AA batteries and you may need to change them more often than the Grundig's C batteries. Do what I do: buy a recharger and a couple of NIMH rechargeable batteries and you will always have batteries and will also save several hundred dollars in the long run.Timers: Sangean has three separate timers.SSB: Sangean leaves Grundig in the dust on this one.If you love radio and want every feature available, Go with Sangean. If you just want an excellent receiver and can do without the features, go with the cheaper Grundig. You will pay more for the Sangean but will get your money's worth. All of those extras cost $. I think they are worth it.
These headphones have a very good sound across all frequencies and are quite comfortable to wear. They are an excellent value.
Very sturdy. Feels expensive. Well-made. Hefty. Fits my Canon lenses firmly. My lens is well-protected with this filter. I am quite happy with my purchase and would buy this brand again.
I needed this to convert a 1/4 inch to speakon and it did the trick just fine. Seems to be well made.
This works great with my D40. East to use. Just make sure you have the manual for the camera because it tells you how to use the remote. This also works great in Bulb mode. Click once to open the shutter and again to close it.
Here's a summary of why I would give it 2 stars:- Awkward ear alignment that is uncomfortable... why am I smooshing my ears into holes in hard foam rings? From this experience I can tell you it's not one-size-fits-all.- Poor sound quality. It's not the worst, but it's enough you can notice pings of scratchy sound distortion here and there. I would not want to watch movies or play games on these.- Decent casual use microphone. Not good enough for recording since it doesn't perfectly filter other noise, but somewhat better than the worst bargain rate microphones.- Retail price is ridiculous. If you need a chatting only headset this is maybe worth the $15-20 marked down, but the original retail is ridiculous for this rather limited product.
Holds my iPhone very firmly. But rattles when the phone is not placed in it. Other than that it does the job well.
i love this product. although my laptop has it's mouse i really prefer this wireless one when i'm at home. you gave me such a great deal too. how could i pass it up.
Please do NOT buy this item! I'm all for filters just as protection for my lenses, but this was the worst buy. I accidentally dropped my camera (and lens with the filter) from about a foot off the ground and the filter shattered- not just crack, I mean shattered! I spent several minutes very carefully picking the glass off my lens hoping that no damage was done. The glass from the filter put a very small nick on the edge of my $350 lens. The lens is still more than usable as the nick is very tiny, but I'm more than disappointed in this product, which is supposed to protect the lens, not damage it.Please look for a shatter proof lens filter before buying this one! It's not worth the risk!
It's a Nikon product, so I trusted the name. It's cheap. It works flawlessly. It's so simple that it has only one button. Period. Push the button, take a picture. Perfect. If you've ever wanted to take a family portrait at a family reunion without having to set the self timer and run into the picture, you need this.
I bought this radio on a whim, and have enjoyed it so much that I am glad I included it with my order. I like radios very much, and this one is uncomplicated in a reliable old fashioned way, as well as being sensitive and capable of picking up distant stations at night. It is inexpensive, so I can take it to the beach or on camping trips and I have a nice, dependable radio that I don't have to worry about.
I needed this size for cards and hard drives. They work fine. Note that they do not have any kind of zip lock seal, you just have to tape them. They would be better if they had a reusable seal
Denon makes a lot of professional video equipment that costs tons of money, but this consumer-oriented DVD player, one of the few models on the market today that support DVI all-digital output, is both affordable and high-quality.A quick note: at least two other manufacturers (V! and Sansung) also have DVI-capable DVD players. But according to websites like extremetech, they give poor video output.Chances are, if you are reading this review, you probably already know what DVI is. For those that are new to the topic, DVI (digital video interface) is a true digital-only connection between a video source (e.g., DVD player) and a display. The signal that travels over the DVI cable is pure digital, as opposed to the analog signal over component, S-video and composite video cables. What does this mean? You get noise-free image on a DVI-capable TV set. Most namebrand HDTV sets now come with DVI input, e.g., Sharp, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sony, Hitachi.So, in order to take full advantage of this Denon player's digital output, you need an HDTV with a DVI connector. Once you couple the two together, you'll be amazed at the image quality. Not only is the DVI-driven video noise-free, but the image is also brigher. The Denon also features what's known as "up-scalers". Since current DVD movies are *not* HD -- they are of the standard NTSC (or PAL, if you are in Asia or Europe) resolution -- the upscaler can magically make the DVD video appear HD. I don't know all the technical details of how this is done, but the upshot is, the image quality is improved and you'll be getting every bit of digital quality of your DVD movies.With some good DVD players selling for less than $50 -- e.g., my everyday DVD player is the $45 CyberHome slim-and-small progressive-scan player bought at Radio Shack -- is the Denon worth the extra money? The answer is a resolute yes, if you have a DVI-capable HDTV set. Seriously, if you have an HDTV, you *need* this player. Otehrwise you are not getting the best DVD playback. The Denon is actually a great buy, considering that the other DVI DVD players on the market today don't perform well. The Denon works, and works well. Any videophiles who lack the deep pocket of a professional or dedicated fanatic, should get this. Once you go DVI, you won't go back.
Great Product, very good design and meet all the specs for the price.
The product graphics are pretty good as well as the content. The problem that I have found is that if you're a MAC user, you don't have access to all cd help interface. In other words, if you're child has a problem in an area, they should be able to high-light the area and have it explained to them. Does not work on MAC and there is not a site where that you can go to get tech assistance. I defy you to find it! Very frustrating.
I did not keep it long. The ergonomics are great but the button and ball locations were the deal breakers for me. Too many years of using fingers for clicks, the use of the thumb near base of the device to left click just did not seem natural. If this device had the ball on thumb side and traditional finger locations for primary buttons it would be the ticket. Sadly, though, it does not. I will wait, but do so with another device.
Pros:--The only reason I am giving this product2 stars is for it's stamina. We've hadit for two years and it is still funtioning.Cons:--It is motion sensitive and EVERYTHING sets if off.You walk around, your cat walks around, you bump thetable, you sit on the couch: the remote lights up.We changed batteries in this thing at least once a week.--As someone else mentioned, the buttons are not raised.I may be spoiled, but if I pay $100 for something, Ishouldn't have to look down at the remote everytime Ineed to change the channel or volume.--It wears easily. Ours still functions, but the keys areworn down and showing black underneath. Which may be aproduct of 2 years worth of use, but if the buttoms wereraised, this may not have been an issue in the first place.--It is too complex for my taste. My spouse set it up so thatthe macros could be pressed to activate multiple devices for acertain activity, but turning it, for example, from game to TVmode, requires multiple steps instead of one simple click.
The Ergotron Neo-Flex LCD monitor arm is a great product so far with only one small issue.The arm installs pretty easily. You can install it with the included clamp mount or with the also included grommet mount. If your desk allows you to use the clamp mount you probably want to go that route as it's quicker and easier. The grommet mount requires removing the clamp from the base, drilling a 1/4" hole and then attaching the mount to the desk with the nut and washer plate that are also included.The arm has all of the advertised movement capabilities and the adjustments are pretty simple to make. However, the included instructions DO NOT describe how toe raise the height of the arm. The main arm has two large discs which look like they should allow the arm to raise and lower. The trick is that one side of these discs is a button. Press this button while slightly raising the arm and it will raise and lower up to eight inches as advertised.Once again, there is no mention of how to do this in the instructions which are really just a series of pictures. The size of the bolt for the grommet mount isn't described, either. Finding that was a matter of trial and error.In all I would recommend this mount to anyone looking for an inexpensive mount for a monitor.
Awesome storage with a most intelligent organization of anything and nearly everything a road-warrior or mature student would want in an over-the-shoulder or hand-carry brief case...The choice of materials and the build quality leave nothing to be desired.
I was really excited to recieve and be able to use it!....after a week it broke and I waisted my time and money!
Good selection, accurate descriptions and reasonable prices. Well packaged and timely shipped. I will continue to buy from this vendor and reccomend them.
We received this product on time but it failed to work from the beginning, guess that is what we should have expected for so little $.Had to go to Best Buy and pay full price for a brand name, but at least it workds
I like this player because it plays "foreign" VCDs that many other "Region 1 only" DVD players won't touch (I don't have any "Region 0", "Region 2", etc. discs to play on it yet, so I don't know about how well it will play them), and it is MUCH more reliable than my other DVD players at sensing and displaying the "interesting facts" and other optional text "pop-ups" that are included with some DVD movies (like the "Back To The Future" trilogy boxed set). Also, the remote has "direct-entry" buttons for the more intricate functions like zoom, A-B repeat, etc., so that I can access those features by just pushing one button instead of having to go through a complicated menu each time the way I have to with my other players. But it is often less able than my other DVD players to properly play "problematic" discs, like scratched/worn discs or ones that were apparently not burned very "deeply" or "robustly" (like some of the "Knight Rider" whole-season boxed sets). So its performance is kind of a "mixed bag", but I really like it overall. It's been maybe six years since I bought the unit brand-new at Sears, and I've played a LOT of discs on it, too, but so far (fingers crossed) I haven't had any major problems with getting the unit to work, so I dunno... maybe I'm just lucky to have gotten a better-assembled unit, and so perhaps you other folks who have had such bad experiences with your units happened to get some of the carelessly-assembled units that are more "the norm" for these players. Who knows?
Great cable for standard iPods. Will work with iPhone (I have a 3G), but you get a notification on the iPhone screen that it's not compatible and suggests that you turn on Airplane Mode. I hit "Cancel" and it still works fine.
If you are looking for a good all-around hand held communicator this really merrits consideration. Very good design, comfortable to use and adequately powerful for the job. Took them on a recent bear hunt and could easily monitor all that was going on back in camp even though the action was two canyons away.
Advantages:1. No tapes or mini-DVD's; record straight onto hard drive2. Many hours on the hard drive, even in HQ3. Beautiful colors & resolution4. Easy to delete and edit clips5. Records standard MPEG video (easily edited/manipulated)Disadvantages:1. No firewire output to computer (USB only; see below.)2. No headphone output3. Included software easy, but not powerful4. Comes with cheap composite video cable; premium S-video cable addn'l costI've sorely needed a camcorder for some time now, but I also wanted to avoid a future of buying and storing and fiddling with drawers full of tapes or mini-DVs... so I looked into hard-drive camcorders. Reviews of the exisiting hard-drive camcorders out there were quite mixed, at best - problems with image quality, compression, adaptability to video editing software, etc. So I held on, (unfortunately missing the opportunity to film my kid's first birthday and first steps, etc.) and I bought this machine as soon as it was finally released (initially only to Sony stores) in mid-April. It is surpassing my expectations thus far.I really do like shooting video directly onto a hard drive. I don't have to worry about wasting tape/miniDVD space, running out of tape, or finding the right spot on the right tape, etc., so I find that it really frees me up to shoot video whenever I'm inspired - and just delete (immediately or later) if the clip isn't interesting. Very liberating. Deleting segments is very easy, just as easy as on a typical digital camera. The clips are organized automatically into folders based on date/time, and within each folder, clips are selected for viewing on the touch screen (or via included remote control), referenced graphically by the first frame of each clip. Simple. One can watch/listen to clips on the 2.7" screen (and speaker) integrated into the camcorder, or hook the camcorder up to TV or computer for playback/preview of unedited footage - resolution is excellent on my 40" LCD TV. I was wondering if I'd be disappointed in the resolution on my big screen, especially considering that nice compact high-def camcorders are now in the $1500 and less range (none with hard disk drives, though), but I'm not disappointed at all; video looks great and crisp straight out of the camcorder - especially since using the "premium" S-video cable I bought for about $35 (which should really be included in the package, I think.)Creating quality DVDs was my real goal, though, ie. sharing the results with family/friends, and creating a long-lasting archive. Using the included software, I've created a first DVD of about 25 minutes of various length segments of video, mostly of my 15-month old daughter running around and being extremely cute. The DVD looks and sounds surprisingly clear and colorful and vibrant, even on my 40" LCD. The included software makes it fairly straightforward to import video from the camcorder's hard drive onto my computer's hard drive, for editing and authoring DVDs of video. It knows which clips have been imported already, and imports only those that are new. One you've decided what you want on the DVD, it comes out with menus and all, very cool. I haven't yet tried the even simpler "easy-DVD" burn feature, as I've been into editing the clips somewhat before putting them on DVD; I don't know what those results look like. Also, for Mac users, the instructions do include some comments about using the footage with Macintosh computers (I haven't tried that yet.)Shooting with the camcorder is a breeze. Nice slow smooth zooms are possible, and become easy once you get the hang of it. I was worried that there would be a lag time to initiate recording (after pressing the "record" button) but there is none really. It feels pretty good in my hand. I haven't dropped it, and don't plan to, so I can't comment on whether the hard drive fails with trauma.Some comments:1. My computer doesn't have USB 2.0 input (which is the standard for the past three yrs or so), and I've had no luck with various adapters, so the lack of firewire output is rather annoying to me personally, and causes importing of clips to my computer to be rather time-consuming (though easy). It seems silly that Sony is abandoning firewire output on this machine, just like Apple has abandoned it on the newest Ipods. Sucks for me; though my computer is a great but oldish HP with fast Pentium 4 processing, it only has USB 1.1 support. For most of you, though, importing via USB 2.0, it should be quite fast.2. Sound recording is very good, but I wish the camcorder had a headphone port. Oh, well. Perhaps it's a blessing, as now I have no reason to plug my head into headphones all the time.3. The included software is really nice for getting the video from camcorder to computer, but editing is primitive at best. I'm waiting for my video editing software suite to arrive at my door (I chose Sony Vegas Platinum, based on reviews); I hope it works well. Compatibility should not be a problem, as the video files are saved, on my computer, as MPEG video files, which are a fairly standard platform.4. You'll be tempted (like me) to start buying software and accessories (mic, extra battery, new computer with superfast processing speeds, etc.) so save a few hundred (or thousand) for those. Included battery lasts for almost 2 hours of use.Overall a very nice machine, with a lot going for it. I'm very happy to own it, and I'm using it frequently with minimal problems thus far. I wish it had firewire output and a headphone jack, but it's great even without it.
I was looking for a suction cup mount for my video camera that can shoot video right side up. I had one that can only shoot video upside down requiring complicated post-production editing.I was not sure that the Gripper can do the job since there was no photo or video that show me that it could.Since there was no instructions on how to use it, it took me a while to figure out how to bend the 3 joints to set it up just right. But I finally figured it out after several attempts to do so.I can now recommend this device as truly versatile. I could mount it on the inside of the car windshield and front side windows to shoot videos right side up. And the suction is very strong and yet the cup could be released easily.I only wish the company that makes it take time to include a detailed instruction.
This is an a great product plugged right into the factory harness and the colors that come out of the connector matched the ones on the radio I still checked to make sure but they all where right for the speakers. This fit a 2007 ford explorer sport trac xlt with out steering wheel controls. Didn't have to cut the factory harness that was a plus.
I thought I'd leave a review since no one purchases large cathode-ray tube TV's anymore.I've done a lot of due diligence and on paper this was the best swivel stand out there.Now I have this thing in my possession, here are my impressions:This swivel is LARGE and HEAVY as it's solid wood, not cheap particle board.I have a 55" LED TV (VIZIO XVT3D554SV) and am happy how the TV now swivels easily... there is no rocking or any other movement of the TV other than swiveling as intended.My TV weighs 80 lbs, well under this swivel's 250 lbs limit.The actual swivel mechanism is 1/4 of an inch tall so the TV is not going to fall even if there is a catastrophic failure of the mechanism but that's not going to happen as the bearings are encased in steel.The wood is nicely painted black and seamlessly matches my TV's black frame.I would recommend this swivel if your large LED/plasma TV does not have a built-in swivel.
I've been using one of these router for years in my home. We have several ethernet LAN computers connected along with several wireless laptops. Some times there is heavy and prolonged downloading so I set up QOS in the router and the vonage works great. On very rare occasions I have to reboot the router, usually due to voltage fluctations when we have thunder storms. Otherwise this router has been a real trooper.
I use with my Mapsource 76S and this is a "must have" item for in-car use. On a trip of any length you are going to burn thru a lot of batteries. But, with this power cord you can turn the GPS on at the start of a trip and leave it on. Also the back light stays on all the time, which is necessary for car use at night. With batteries only the back light will auto turn off after a max of two minutes.
bought a 50-pk and have almost used it all up and all therecordings have been successful ... no coasters --- so I boughtanother 50-pk --- great product !
I got this drive in the fall of 2006 and have successfully had a daily back up of my internal harddrive and my external media drive. Just last week my internal drive died, and was replaced. In just two hours, the My book pro restored my entire system set up and I was back to working as if nothing had happened. It is as quiet as my lacie drive, and sitting on a desk with a mac mini, the lacie drive, and other gizmos and gadget, it is no louder than any of the others. I will be buying another one in a few weeks.
The only problem I have had so far is that the on/off can be touchy for the radio. The radio doesn't work sometimes.
I opted for this card, because of the advertised "free remote"I paid $ 10 extra for shipping to get the "free remote"I never received the remote - customer service said they triedto deliver, but I wasn't home (excuse me for having to work fora living) and so I'm out the $10 and of course, no remotemost disappointing was the indifferent attitude of customer serviceI'm so sorry I had the audacity to bother them
This was exactly what I needed. They work perfectly and were much cheaper on Amazon than in the store.
After 8 years of wonderful service protecting my wife's PC and on numerous occasions providing her the time necessary to save her work prior to her UPS running down, I finally needed to replace the battery for the UPS and ordered a replacement from Amazon that arrived two days later. I replaced the old battery with the new and I expect about 8 more years of wonderful service for her UPS. I highly recommend APC for their UPS products. Thanks!!
Not what i wanted,i wanted a portable dvd player for my granddaughter as a christmas gift. when i asked for a childrens,portable dvd player this is what appeared,so i ordered it.BIG disappointment she already has one that's attached to her t.v..i wanted something she could carry with her in her lap when riding in the car.
Good headphones for the price. Although it doesnt fully block outside noise, it stays in place and aren't painful, unlike other headphones.
Only used my Epson 1400 a few time so far, but, it seems to make very good 13x19's. May use alot of ink, but kind of expect that for the size of prints and quality. I am very satisfied with this printer so far.
The Logitech G5 Laser Mouse is great. Works flawlessly. I am impressed by the quality of this product.
Well, it's way too expensive, right off the bat, even if it is titanium. I could think of several other metals that would have been just as good. But the design is excellent. My IIIxe can still fit in my hand comfortably, thanks to the unique 'slider' design. Note that there are other cases out there where the cover will not slide behind the back like this one. After after a while, though, I notice it becomes somewhat 'heavy'. The PALM sits inside tightly, and there is no interference in closure that I have yet found. It is no trouble to remove the device when you need to. I am always careful to insert it back without unnecessarily 'rubbing' the neoprene. Otherwise, you could find yourself trying to glue it back. The case does not have a 'comfortable' feel to the touch. It is 'rough', but not cold. You will know that you are giving up the feel of leather for protection with this one. There is no other attachment points on this case, so think about that if you want to carry you PALM on your belt. The case will fit in your pocket, but you will always know it is there, if you know what I mean. You know, I wonder if I could have the case chromed...now that would be nice!
i like it i like it nice good good so good i like it i like it i like it i like it i like goo
Neither one of these cartridges worked. The black did not work at all, and the color had no red output. I will not use this company again.
Any negative reviews about this drive is inaccurate. I'm not sure if the drive is compatible with Windows 2K, but just because it isn't doesn't mean it deserves a 1 star rating. The drive itself works great (for Win XP Pro). Why not just opt for the CD-RW/DVD combo. Its a great deal for what is basically two drives in one and it certainly won't generate as much heat as two drives in one computer. Although 32x isn't the max speed you can get, you spend about 15-45 extra seconds burning a CD with a 48x drive-big wow. As for the manufacturer, Samsung is a very reliable and well-known manufacturer. I can assure you that Samsung is not a 2nd rate manufacturer of electronics. They have been in the electronics business for decades. In the past, they sold many of their products under their name in their home nation, Korea, and most of their products were sold under different brands in other countries i.e. USA. It was only until the past several years that Samsung decided to sell under its own name. To make a long story short, Samsung makes great reliable products and an especially reliable CD-RW/DVD drive.
I bought this charger with some extra packs of the included Sony 2500 mAh battery pack. These are working great in the Wii remotes. It took around 7 hours for charging 4 AA included with the charger. They last much longer than your standard AA with the Wii remote, 3-4Xs longer. The only con that I have about the charger is when you have a bad battery, there is no other way of ruling out which battery is dead than trial and error. I got some other noname brand of rechargeables and the charger does not error right away when a dead battery is detected. You have to check on the charger 15 to 20 minutes later to see if it is flashing. Then remove the batteries and check with a voltmeter for any charge; separate the suspected bad one and recharge the others again and test again. With this model you may have to find an open wall jack as it might bind with anything else bigger than your standard two prong plug you find on lamps and clocks. Those four dots that look like charging LEDs are just inspection holes to see if a battery is inserted. There is only one LED. The Sony website listed this unit with a refresh button, it does not have one like the other model with the LCD. So far a great buy, couldn't find them any cheaper than Amazon.
I bought this based on one of the reviews which stated that there was a difference in this compared to the stock antenna that comes with whatever receiver you buy. I was having a sporadic signal, no matter where I positioned the antenna. I would get a good signal for a few minutes, only to see it disconnect, no matter what fixed position I tried. Keep in mind, I was trying to position it on the window sill indoors! It also did not help that the angle/trajectory that I was attempting to point to in the sky was being blocked by part of my house. Although I was prepared to mount this product externally, I wanted continue being lazy and just maneuver it on the window sill. Thankfully, I'm getting a constant clear signal now, even though I placed the antenna indoors right against the window at a near vertical angle. This product makes it much easier, effortwise and timewise, to get a clear signal. It took me about 3 minutes of positioning compared to anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes with the default antenna (whose signal would die out anyhow).
Just got this baby. They say to mount the antenna on the roof, but it works just fine on my dash. My only problem was that nothing sticks to my interior, but that is probably from all of the protectant that I put on it. I'm really happy with the display, and it sounds great. I don't really have any reception problems, and there are at least 4 stations that I have already found that I like, and i'm waiting on Howard!I had some worries about installing this and about how sirius would turn out, and i've been pleasantly surprised. Just beware, it may take a little bit of work to hide all the wires from sight. If you are not up to it, you may want to have it professionally installed.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION to reviews that say "I just got it and Love it!" or "I've had this for 3 weeks and have no complaints." because you should be very interested in the long term. I paid about $130 for this printer and was very happy with the first photo sheet I printed. Soon after photos didn't look right/not very sharp. Then my friend found the problem when she tried to print text (black). She got a blank page. I realized I hadn't tried to print anything that was all black, so didn't catch on that the black ink wasn't working. I tried 3 different cartridges and finally looked up the issue online. The PRINT HEAD is to blame. Read these reviews. You'll find a person whose been replacing them over the course of the first year under warranty. I'm going to attempt to fix mine myself because I realized this issue 5 days after the warranty expired. Canon offers to give me a "discount" on a newer model printer, but I'm thinking it won't be in my range. Besides, whose to say it won't have the same issues? Canon should realize they sold a lemon in terms of the MP390 print heads and offer a recall. This looks like an epidemic. :) Seriously, I'm very disheartened that I've paid $130 for a color only printer. Then again, I've read that the color head will give out soon as well. What a ripoff. It's primary function fails within the first year. Good luck. I'm sorry if you've already bought one of these. It makes me think you'd be wise to not buy into the "Better because the heads aren't on the cartridges, but on the printer itself!" line. It's worse. You have to keep buying print heads. WEEEEEEEEE!!Finally, everything else about this printer is great. What a waste though. JUST FIX THE PRINT HEAD CANON!!! Instead it gets discontinued.
Took this little gem to Iraq, Kuwait, Budapest, Ireland, Newfoundland, and Iceland! Super pics, easy to use! Went to my granddaughters 1st birthday party, dropped and broke it! I bought the same camera again because it's easy to use and carry around. Great camera for the novice or experienced! Super view! Service fast and efficient!
These discs are good for only one thing..the container they come with...which is what I am giving the star. I have had many problems with these type of discs despite many efforts to protect them and store them properly. I do not recommend buying these unless you can't find a storage bin for your discs anywhere else or want to use the discs for coasters.
The software doesn't appear to work with WinXP. The vendor website does not contain an update for WinXP. The vendor does not respond to e-mail requests sent via their web site.I'd recommend avioding this product.
Before I purchased this product I was searching for an unlocked VOIP phone adapter product to replace my current PAP2 that also provided some additional ethernet ports so the RT31P2-NA fit the bill perfectly. The NA I believe stands for North America and is not locked into any VOIP provider.Unfortunately the product was missed sold and when I received it the box clearly stated it was a Vonage linked product. I spoke to Vonage and requested an unlock code from them so I could use my current VOIP provider GIZMO, but Vonage are not prepared to unlock their service to anyone.I do not know what the business relationship is between Linksys/CISCO and Vonage is but I assume there is a license agreement that converts to funds once the Vonage phone services is used - so the product I assume when purchased new would be more expensive than a standard unlocked product capable of being used by Vonage and any provider. This business arrangement is not customer friendly and creates a premium on products. (On Amazon an unlocked Linksys is sold for $84, a locked to Vonage identical linksys product is $170.)So your thinking what about the seller - well she says that although Vonage was her provider she didnt realise the product was locked. So hopefully this information will raise awareness of the benefits of buying unlocked products in general.
For $7.95 did not expect much and that is what I got. The retractable cord is way to thin and showed bare wire after two or three extends and retracts. After one charge the unit failed to charge. After some more extends and retracts more bare wire apeared. Chalked it up to " There ain't no free lunch. Thanks for nothing.
I bought this card since I didn't want to pay the higher price for quality products like linksys and belkin. I purchased two of the cards, one of them is functioning fine. The other card stopped working after a couple months suddenly and for no reason.Their tech support is in India so they are very difficult to understand, and you can expect to spend two hours per phone call trying the same basic troubleshooting techniques over and over. They determined my card was defective and they agreed to send me a new card. However, DHL sent it to the wrong house and it sat outside in the rain for two solid days. The new card doesn't work and as of yet Netgear will not take it back!
I need a wider tape. 1 inch if possable.also check i was charged with frieght this time ?
Great product for all lenses. Very convenient to use and I like how the brush stays in great shape when retracted. Bravo!
HP Deskjet 660C PrinterThe HP Deskjet 660C printer is designed for the home or small office. It has the beige case shaped like other HP printers, and requires an IEEE 1284 printer cable to connect to the parallel socket on a computer that runs on DOS, Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, or Windows 98. You can install it with the DJ550EN software downloaded from HP. The black inkjet cartridge is #29, the tricolor inkjet cartridge is #49. HP advises against refilling them. This printer works well for the average user. It can print four pages in a minute (not as fast as newer printers).Like other HP printers the paper follows a U-shaped path; this minimizes desk space. The printer and power cables are connected so the back of the printer can be against an upright wall. The separate power supply makes its replacement easy. You should connect the printer cable to the computer before applying power. Heat is the enemy of electronics so don't leave power on when not in use. This printer will work when connected through an Iomega ZIP 100 parallel drive.The 88-page 'User's Guide' contains the "First Time Setup" guide in Section 1. The printer should be turned on before installing the software. Both inkjet cartridges must be present to operate even if one is empty. Section 2 explains the use of the "HP Printing System for Windows". The HP660C should be the default printer for Windows. You can select the options for printing (p.21). The Monitor provides the status of the print job and allows other actions such as cleaning and aligning print cartridges (p.22).Section 3 discusses "Using Paper, Cards, Envelopes, Transparencies, and Labels". The rules are on page 28. The side to be printed is always face down. The other pages provide detailed instructions on the printer adjustments. Section 4 discusses "Using Print Cartridges", how to align or clean them. Section 5 provides answers to many printing problems. Page 59 tells how to print the Self-Test Pattern. Smeared ink means the wrong paper type setting, or too much ink was used (p.62). Section 6 lists the proper maintenance procedures for the printer and ink cartridges. It also has the technical specifications. Section 7 has the Index.
Well made and can easily differentiate between positive and negative. Very handy when wiring the speakers in your house .
THIS LITTLE MACHINE WORKS LIKE IT'S BIGGER BROTHERS. SUPERFAST COPYING, FAXING, SCANNING. PRINTS SUPER CLEAN AND CLEAR. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZED OFFICES. NOT ONLY DOES THIS MACHINE WORK GREAT, IT IS ALSO A GREAT SPACE SAVER COMPAIRED TO THE MUCH BIGGER COPIERS THAT ARE OUT THERE.
The sound of these speakers are just wonderful, and I highly recommend them. I bought four of them and they sound just great and they look incredible. I also bought the matching Yamaha subwoofer and this truly gave me an outstanding sound system.
This is a very nice looking MP3 player. If you are looking at this review that means you have already done your initial research on the smaller size MP3 players already. For those people with too many things to worry about already, why make your life more complicated?Get this MP3 player. It is EXTREMELY easy to use! From opening the package to listening 1st mp3, it only takes about 5 minutes! Of these 5 minutes, 3 minutes was used to open the package.
Since the Nokia n810 did not come with a suction cup car holder my hubby was going to try to make one on his own. I was able to find this and someone said they used it for their nokia. It is the BOMB. It is easy to "install/mount", comes with several options and simple to attach your device to. It has foam rubber grippies that hold the device in place and the mount is very sturdy and stable. We use it every time we drive now, even if we don't need to, the hubby just likes it that much. thanks.Hubby says "It works great!"
I'm not in love with the clip style. It needs to clip on the edge of something to feel secure and if I don't have a jacket or a pocket that can be a problem as it doesn't seem to have the reach of the original. But the sound still is great so I'm keepin' it....
I would give a high recommendation for this TV. It is the perfect size for a bedroom especially if you're not looking to overwhelm the room but you just want something to watch a late night movie, the morning or evening news, or the late shows in high def. DVD player works great and really completes the package as it seems not to increase the size of the TV at all. The picture is outstanding and isn't that what really matters in the end??!! The only little annoying thing concerns what would have been a great feature but has a big limitation - the TV has an auto-on feature so that you can use it like an alarm clock but it requires that you select a channel on which to tune the TV once it goes on. It you are use the HDMI as I am to get signal from your cable box, you must have the TV input mode set to HDMI but you can't set the auto-on to the HDMI input (it must be a channel number). The engineers just didn't think that one through all the way. Oh well, still a great TV!
I first bought the Sennheiser h280 Pro headset at a local music store but returned them because the closed style muffled the highs to me. Bass was adequate, overall sound was ok. The closed pads were soft and comfortable but really kept heat in around the ears and created sweat with extended use. The store clerk looked at me like I was crazy as he owned a pair and thought they were great.I opted for the Grado SR-60i from Amazon. I probably should have spent the extra money and bought the 80i but these headphones suit my purpose. I like the sound clarity and the light weight on my head and ears. I find the foam pads to be comfortable. I probably sacrificed a little on the bass (compared to the 280) but as I like the highs to almost "crackle", the SR-60 was the right choice for me.
This digital Leica is more like a traditional film camera than a digital camera. You must be totally in control of focus and exposure, change lenses rather than zoom, and THINK when you shoot. The images that result can be stunning. After 40 years of shooting with Leicas and loving every moment of it, this was an exciting break through. It is a real Leica camera that just doesn't use film. It is expensive, but some things are worth the money. This camera is worth it if you are a Leica shooter and wish to use your wonderful lenses on a ditigital camera. My lenses were purchased in 1969 as a college graduation gift and work just fine.
I admit, I know practically nothing about wireless networking. I bought the Zyxel (550?)Router and this adapter based on reviews. I can't believe how easy it was to set up and how fast my computer is now!!! I have hughest net satellite (which is horrible! I don't recommend them to anyone! Just read reviews at broadband forums and watch out for their FAP.) anyhow, to continue...since I hooked up Zyxel router and Zyxel network adapter it is work a hundred times faster and both computer work superbly! I am a non-technical person so can't give you and numbers - but it was an easy setup and I'm very pleased with the results. If it matters, I live in a rural area where's there's no DSL and lots of trees. The router and adapter are three rooms away. I am very pleased and no problems! Excellent Fast Transmission.
We installed fourteen of these under our purview (college dorms) 10 months ago and our residents printed ~800,000 copies since.Pros:* They simply do not jam. I've run a printing operation serving 2500 residents for eight years and have never had a workgroup laserprinter be so reliable.* They work well in an 'open' printing environment. We us PostScript and accept about 25% of our jobs from Macs, 70% from PCs - mostly XPSP2, and 5% Linux. There are no noticeable OS issues. We've seen that certain versions of Acrobat on Windows or Mac may fail to print, particularly with large file sizes (>300MB ps) or with full-page mathematical notations, but Adobe upgrades fix that on Windows and Preview fixes that on Mac.* Changing toner is a no-brainer.* The print quality is excellent for both text and color images. I'm uncertain why Andre's experience was so poor, but believe it was an anomaly.Cons:* It's slow. Expect to wait the 20 seconds or so for first page out unless you've just printed another job. And, when it starts printing, it's no speed demon. If you are setting up only one or so, the sleep time is configurable, but with 14 of these deployed and managed by student staff, we merely put printers in place, out-of-box. Stick with Xerox workgroup printers for speedy KW printing.* It's heavy. Two person heavy. Really.* It's bigger than your average printer.
I have been using the Sennheiser RS130 for approximately one month. It was purchased to alleviate a bit of domestic discord over the volume at which I listened to our Plasma TV. In order to get most of what was said I had to increase the volume to where it was intolerable for my spouse. I was grasping at straws when I ordered these headphones because I was certain that they would give substandard sound due to the wireless transmission of audio which can be interfered with in a number of ways. I was wrong. These headphones not only allow me to hear at whatever volume I choose, they actually increase my ability to hear the TV to a point better than I could have heard at any volume with just the TV alone.I now frequently use the head phones in order to better hear a program's content even when volume is not and issue. The headphones are comfortable and controls are easily accessible while wearing them. I am entirely satisfied with them and am very impressed with their quality.
I really love being able to put my ipod on my forearm when I workout rather than my bicep. It's much easier to change songs! I do wish the case had a hole for the lock button, but it's easy to make your own.
$129.99 is a "hot buy"????I bought this on clearance from the Belkin website 2 months ago for $30.I wouldn't even recommend it at that price.The firewall will not close off everything it leaves "port 0" open no matter what. And the only way to stealth port 80 is by redirecting it to a fake ip address.It also slows down such that browsing the web becomes an excruciatingly slow experience. The only way to fix it is to unplug the power and plug it back in whenever it goes slow. I have read reports that turning off the router's DHCP server might prevent that from happening... but DHCP is not something you should have to do without.This is an out of date product. Badly put together. Definitely not worth what Amazon is asking for it.Try to find a good deal on a Linksys or something... do not walk, RUN away from Belkin products.
The Fuji Finepix 4700 is a great camera for its age, the picture quality is very good at the high pix setting.The camera is well built ,the video quality is just good, there are better video cameras out there.This camera is built to last and if taken care of will last for several more years.The onlyFujifilm FinePix 4700 2.4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoomproblem is trying to find another smartmedia card,even best Buy doesn't have them.All in all this is a very good camera.
First of all, this thing is great when it works. In theory, it's a robot, and should pick up the CDs, print, burn, drop the finalized CDs in the bin, and repeat the process.GOOD LUCK! The software is rarely ever updated, you can't enter CD text if you're running a mac, and it's definitely not something you can run without being in the room. It's very common for the unit to load multiple CDs into the printer, stop working with random error messages mid-batch, and for it to completely waste ink in the process (and ink's not cheap!)Find something else to spend $2000 on. It's a pile of horrendous garbage.
These headphones are inexpensive, and high quality. You just plug them into your sound card, and bam, they work perfectly. Great sound, bass, and great for gaming. I would be playing games and could easily tell which direction my enemy was coming from! The microphone is crystal clear as well. You can adjust it however you want, they made it very customizable. They fit nicely as well, and are decently light. Overall a very comfortable fit. The only minor qualms I have with it are that when you are wearing them, they don't do a great job of blocking outside noises. Knowing that, it's no surprise that it does not hold the sound in well either. When someone is wearing them, and with the volume decently loud, it can be heard quite well by others. The microphone mute switch could be handy I guess, I haven't found a need for it. The volume controls are good, but I found the position of them slightly akward. Another thing is, when you turn them down all the way, you can still here the sound playing very quitely. However it does go up pretty high so no one should have complaints about that. As an added bonus they come with a one year warranty. Overall it is a very solid buy, especially for the low price. I highly recommend these to anyone and everyone.
I am very pleased with how well this drive works. If all you want is another drive, plug it in to power and a USB port and you have another drive. No setup required. Although the one-step backup is easy to work with, it does require about a five minute setup. With USB 2.0, it transfers data at 480 mps. It seems just like an internal drive. It lives up to all of its claims.
It took me longer to get it out of the box that it did to power it up and get it working. I have quite a mix of computers and OS's both hard wired, and wireless.I'm running it on DSL with PPPOE.
I ordered this to replace the last Lowepro case I wore out.This one seems to be of the same high quality as the previous one I misused from 2007 to 2011 (including 40,000 motorcycle miles).Camera fits fine and some room for carrying an additional SDcard and spare battery.What's not to like.
I got this Television as a second placer for a basement workout area. Well, it is great. The sound quality is excellent. The color with my attachment devices are great. This is a SOLID tv for the money.
This camera is very similar to the Fuji F30, but has face detection (fd) that autofocuses on faces in a photo. Great for taking pictures of yourself, or for snapshots you don't have time to compose. Excellent quality photos in dim light. At 3200 ISO, photos are washed out and noisy, but still good for capturing an image you would otherwise miss. Option to limit ISO to 1600, or to 400. Camera will use any speed up to the limit. 400 ISO is extremely good. As good as my Canon Digital Rebel xti. Usual modes I never use (flower, landscape, etc.), but one unique mode I use all the time: no flash/flash. The camera takes a picture without flash up to 3200 ISO, and then takes a picture with flash immediately after. Usually takes less than one second to capture both images. No flash doesn't surprise anyone and ruin the candid shot, while the following flash guarantees you'll get the image, even if the "warm glow of candlelight" is ruined. I always have the camera set to this mode. Uses xD cards, which I hate, but if you buy a 1 GB card you'll be able to take 400 - 500 photos without ever needing to change the card. Also, battery life is unbelieveable! Fully charge the camera over several hours, and you'll be able to take 400 photos, half with flash, before the battery is drained. Fuji-brand underwater housing is optional, watertight to 40m (121 ft.) Camera comes with underwater setting to intensify non-blue colours, and still keep the intense blue of the water. Literally *every* diver should have one of these cameras. I recommend this camera without hesitation. There simply isn't anything else like it on the market.
Very good reception, clear and plenty of volume control. Good buy. The only issue I have is that there are no recessed ear cushions. The flat surface could be very uncomfortable for some one wearing hearing aids.I used some cushions from an old set of hearing protectors.
Listen to all the other bad reviews on this product. They are absolutely correct. The adjustment knob will come off in your hand and the table is not stable. Bottom line: You get what you pay for. Spend a little more money and buy a better product.
This is an excellent camera. It takes great pictures and it is easy to learn how to use. I would recommend this camera to anyone!
Im sorry, may be when I receive this product I can Give my opinion I pay your Servcice of Amazon Prime (76 dollar) , I dont will received my produt on time.Today Im in my country Mexico, waiting return to Denver to take my Boss Audio System and testing this Product.Me gsutaria recuperar mi dinero, page un servicio expres de entrega y no tengo lo que compre para darles mi opinion.Gracias
Good features, allows manual operation also. No problems with it, clear bright pictures.
Works okay but doesn't charge using certain wall chargers. Back case wasn't put on as tightly as it could've been and this causes the hold button to get stuck sometimes. Other than that it works great.
So far I am loving this remote. It is much better than my previous Logitech Harmony remote (H628). The buttons are very responsive, and the layout is perfect for all of my devices that I am controlling. I think what I like best about this remote is that it is simple to use. The only thing that I would change on the remote is make the buttons a little quieter. This by far is my favorite remote that I have used.
You'd think that these would be a snap to install, but the drywall screws were the cheap kind and don't hold well. One of my speakers is already pulling away from the wall. Also, the clamp that holds the rotating ball uses an allen wrench to tighten. The wrench provided is tiny and hard to hold onto, plus, while holding the speaker in one hand it's next to impossible to find the allen head which at this point is behind the speaker... You really need three hands or a helper to get these up right.
I purchased a RipFlash Plus 256 MP3 player/recorder in June 2004 to record voice interviews. Major flaws in its construction and in its download software mean you are very likely to lose your recordings. To make matters worse, customer support is very resistant to issuing refunds for faulty equipment (I bought mine direct at Pogoproducts.com).---------------------Two main problems with the unit make it very problematic for capturing recordings:1) The software provided (and required) to download the sound files to computer over USB is very flakey - sometimes it works, sometimes does not connect, sometimes downloads only part of the sound file but indicates it is &quot;done.&quot; This happens on both of the newer Dell computers that I've tried it on. By contrast, all other devices I attach to the USB ports on these same computers exchange files flawlessly.2) The RipFlash Plus is able to hold a SmartMedia card and record to it. This would seem to be an alternative to downloading through the USB connection - just remove the SmartMedia card, insert it into your computers card reader, and copy off the files. BUT . . . the ejector button on the RipFlash broke the second time I ejected a card, and appears likely to break on any unit. The ejector button pushes the card out with two very tiny brittle plastic tabs. It takes almost nothing to break one (in my case, just ejecting the card did it.) Then, you can't get the card out, or if you do fish it out, you can no longer position it in correctly without the button in place.Regarding pogoproducts.com customer support . . . when the unit arrived in the mail, I discovered that they had thrown in a &quot;voice activated TV remote&quot; - at no charge, and without any advance notice - a device they don't sell on their site. I can't imagine anything more useless than that so I tossed it immediately. After obtaining an RMA from them and returning the broken RipFlash, they at first tried to charge me a &quot;restocking&quot; fee for the useless recorder. After I put my credit card company on their case, they finally refunded the full amount. Then, they decided they needed to charge me $40 for the throw-away remote that they had sent unsolicited, so they made a new charge on my card for it.You might want to consider the options before you decide to try the RipFlash Plus.Rob
I have had Wacom tablets for years. This product is great. The drivers are always the easiest to install. The shipment was also on time and in great condition upon arrival.db
I was replacing a 3 year old &quot;as seen on TV&quot; wireless FM based headset. These 900mhz state of the art headphones didn't even come close.Here are the problems:Headphones picked up a local TV station even with the base turned of. Very poor performance when used plugged into my TV's RCA type audio jacks. (why I bought them). Hissy and staticy walking around inside house (even close up). Tech support rep very condescending.I am certain it was the model and not my TV or house or locality. I went out and purchased the Advent AW720 and have none of the above problems.I would have liked to read this before I purchased.On the good side, Amazon is making the return very very painless. Thanks Amazon!
The load capacity quoted for this monopod on the Manfrotto and Bogen web sites is 17.6lbs or 8kg. I bought this monopod to use with my 600mm lens which, when attached to my camera, weighs 15.8lbs. I calculated all this before I bought the monopod to make sure it could handle the weight. Even though my camera/lens combo weighs less than what Manfrotto claim the monopod can handle, it's pushed the metal ball on the bottom of the leg through the rubber foot so many times that the foot now just falls off. I contacted Manfrotto through Bogen and was told there was nothing they could do about it. It's a great monopod, it just can't handle the weight it's supposed to.
Excellent Customer Service Skills. Very satisfied with the product and the price! Shipping was a breeze! Purchased as a gift and expectations far exceeded our belief's! Don't pass up the chance to shop with this Seller you will not be disappointed!God Bless :))
Reviewer:Prof David T Wright (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviewsPrior personal lasers (all HP)- 4ML, 5L, 1100, 1012 before this workhorse 4200. Superceded by 4300 recently (HP refresh 70% of printer range every 2 years!)- so some mega discounts available- I paid only $350 US new with 2 rebates!Ultimately it/s about being recognised by the computer reliably (I have now dumped Windows XP (the virus crash monster on a Dell laptop) for OSX on an iMac G5- a lot less temperamental with *forgotten* printers); cheap page cost (about the lowest of HP/s stable approx 1 cent us per page versus 4 cents us for a 1012 or 1100); and speed/quality (true 1200dpi at 35ppm).Ok- it/s big and heavy, a bit noisy, yet superfast, with many options for autoduplexing/stapling etc. 2 months in, am very happy with this printer. Did upgrade a jetdirect connectivity for USB etc.. at about $100us
I generally have had good success with Logitech products. And maybe my problem with this one is the technology and not the brand. But I simply became tired of the intermittent lags in response, particularly with the mouse. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to pound the mouse into the table in frustration. I went back to a good old wired keyboard and mouse and love them.
Got them for my parents and for the inlaws. Great picture, easy to use if you use a sd card, hard to use if you are trying to add it to your wireless network. It may be becuase my parents and inlaws have old wireless routers, but I really didnt have time to try to problem solve to make it work. Maybe this Christmas when we are visiting I will be able to set it up for them.
Well I just passed the 3month mark with this Jukebox, and of course it stopped responding/playing. It was fun while it lasted. The sound quality was great. But that is moot now that it does not work. I wish I would have bought the extended warranty. Dont bother with Creative's online support. Have not received any help from them yet! I guess it goes without saying, you get what you pay for. I just wish I would have bought an Apple. Maybe it would have lasted longer!!
It took a few power on/off cycles to get the sensitivity adjusted just right so that power went on AND off as desired. Overall 3 minutes max to adjust. Has been flawless!
There are some things a potential purchaser needs to know.1. D-Link is no longer supporting the product and has not to date come out with a replacement product.2. It does not support a 64 bit OS, you must use 32bit XP or 32 bit Vista to use the drivers currently available for the product.3. Because it uses Skype, it has to use international dialing code, so on every call you dial (in the US for a US number) 01+area code+7 digit phone number.Because all my computers are 64-bit I was a bit bothered by concern 2. I eventually found in an old laptop, XP in 32 bit. I made that laptop the host for this and it has worked very well.
When I activated this with Time Warner it did not work. TWC tech came and tried but concluded product was the problem. Motorola said that warranty had been expired for two years so could not offer support without charge. Said Silverstone LLC not approved vendor and product may be used or refurbished. Said if I could get proof that product was bought new, they would reset warranty. Ugh. Returning to Amazon
I've setup 5 or so routers, a wireless media center and wireless printer server combined in less time than it took to get the Range Expander setup. Want to know my secret for finally getting it to work? After trying every possible piece of advice, techinical support and location for setup, I finally got it to work by holding the Range Expander by the antenna while the setup utility was searching for it.If it weren't for the excellent wireless signal stength that I now have throughout the home, I'd never give this more than lowest rating. Anyway, I think it'll be less aggrevating to try any other range expanders out there.
Easy to use with good capacity. Phot storage is fun as well. Good sync up with Microsoft Outlook. I like it.
I am the proud owner of a Canon Powershot S1 IS, and it comes with the pop-off tethered grey lens cap. That thing annoys me to no end. First, it pops off. Lame. Second, it has a tether, which is forever getting in my way, no matter what I attach it to. It was time for a change: enter the E-52U Snap On Lens Cap.Now, this doesn't fit the S1 IS lens all by itself, which initially made my stomach feel like I had left it on top of the refrigerator and I had jumped down. However, you can remove the lens ring, attach the 52mm extension tube, and then snap this puppy right on the end. It stays in place, and there's no annoying tether to get in my way.This was just what I needed.
I bought these to use while mowing grass or running my tractor with snow blower attachment. Turns out, you don't need any fancy noise canceling headphones, these do the job better. Let me explain: I don't want to hear NOTHING while I am running a small engine. I DO want to hear the music OVER the engine which is what these do, and do it very well. Koss should change their marketing scheme to address yard work applications. Also, the bass response is outstanding because your NOT listening to an earbud or small on-ear headphone. The fact that these have no wires is just one of the great features. I fit about 70 songs (mp3) in memory which translates to about 4 hours of music, plenty to listen to while snow blowing or cutting grass and the list of songs just repeats, great. Also, the battery last almost ten hours because you're not constantly using the controls, just load up with 70 songs you want and let it play. I plugged it into my USB port on my Mac mini, and the headphones came up as an external drive. Just drag and drop files and when u want to change music, trash the ones you don't want (don't forget to empty trash) and reload new songs. These are EXTREMELY simple to use. I'm going to buy a back-up pair. The only issue I would have was that these were so hard to find on-line. Thanks for the nice product Koss. I should have known, Koss was the first headphones I ever bought back in 1974.
We purchased a PS2 (Hello Kitty) mouse for our daughter and had to get this adapter so that she could use it on her computer, but the mouse doesn't work and after hours of trying to figure it out (i.e. researching the internet and trying it on different computers) it seems that the adapter just does not work. I was going to return it to Computer Brain, but their returns policy requires that we pay for return shipping, which will cost us more than the adapter itself!! (And we already paid over $8 in shipping to get it here in the first place) I am NOT impressed, and will not be using Computer Brain in the future.
Let me say first that up until now I had been a very big fan of Netgear products. I think this may be a case of the bleeding edge biting back though.The overall setup of the device was pretty easy. I was upgrading my SMC wireless gateway and everything went well. UNTIL I tried to add my 10-MB hub to the device. All of a sudden every device on that hub could not lease an IP or communicate with the gateway if I set the IP manually.I called Netgear support and had a horrible experience. Everything he asked me to do I had already done and refused to escalate to the next level until I redid all the tasks his script told him to. What made it worse was after escalating it, it was TWO WEEKS before I got an email from Netgear support. The email basically repeated everything I went thru with level one support!!! I even tried changing to a 100MB hub (I have to use a hub due to technical reasons for an application that I use). No good either.I have shipped this and its PCMCIA card back to Amazon. I hope this is an exception for Netgear but the support left me dumbfounded.
I'm not a film maker, I just want tapes of the kid that I can edit digitally. This is the best value out there, even without the rebate. I found it originally because of it's low price. After searching other low-priced MiniDV cams, I came back to this one since it has the features I need. It has excellent quality for me, and it plugged into my computer easily. Windows XP recognized it immediately and even started up the digital editing software for me. You will have to buy a Firewire card with cable to connect it to your computer, so add $$ to the cost (there's no difference in firewire cards, don't spend $$). My only complaint is that the camera is small and doesn't really have many places to hold it. However, because it's small, it's easy to take everywhere.If you're looking to get into digital video, this is a great way to start. Digital videos have the same advantage over analog that digital pictures have over film. You can archive them digitally so you can have a source that won't degrade over time. You can enhance them, correcting colors and brightness/exposure. You can burn them on a CD and send to family. Additionally, you can use it to digitize your old analog tapes. This is one of the few low priced MiniDV camcorders that has A/V inputs using standard RCA plugs. It does NOT have S-Video inputs, though. This allows you to output your VCR to the camcorder and either pass it through to the computer (for digitizing) or recording on a MiniDV tape. Either way, you will have a digital copy of your old tapes. So it serves as a video capture device for your computer. The digital still function is an added bonus, but the pictures are going to be pretty basic, worse than even the cheapest digital camera. Still, it's not bad for a few quick snaps to email around. Don't buy it thinking you'll avoid the need for a digital camera. You'll still want a decent digital camera.If you're looking to get into videos, this is the way to go. If you're already an expert, this may or may not be what you're looking for. For my everyday use, it's perfect!Russ
Let this be a WARNING! I did a LOT of research before shelling out my $2,400.00 to buy this TV. It has a great picture, thanks to the DLP and the LED was advertised to last more than 20,000 hours. However, after 22 months, I have just lost the RED color. Doing research now, shows this is a common failure and I see why. These LEDs run so hot they have a heavty piped heatsink better than most overclocked computer CPU's but the fatal flaw is that the RED heatsink is at the END of the air path after the BLUE and GREEN. Basically, this RED LED will burn itself out from getting too hot. Unless you increase the cooling ability of this unit, it WILL fail. I can't believe there is not a class action suit already, or that SAMSUNG hasn't released a redesigned replacement. A new LED will cost about $120 and the labor is about two hours, DIY if you have ever worked on building PC's not a big challenge to do this. But, obviously, it will fail again and I would expect the GREEN LED is not too far behind the RED since it is second in the air path. So, be prepared for a repair every couple years at best, unless you can find some way to improve the cooling of these LEDs. I am considering MacGyver'ing an external larger fan over the discharge on the side of the TV, but it won't look real nice. SAMSUNG, you should step up here and send out something like an external booster FAN for these sets, or redesign the cooling unit completely!Randall R. Hodges Yardley, PA
This telescope is made in China and it lives up to the poor reputation China has recently established for many of their products. I've had three telescopes over the years, prior to buying this one (one reflector and two refractors). All the previous ones were smaller and less expensive, but provided much, much better images. I've checked and rechecked the collimation and it's dead-on. Saturn appears as an elongated blurr, better in the 20 mm eyepiece, but much worse than I've ever seen in my earlier telescopes. Mars shows up very fuzzy with no definition. The craters of the moon near the center of the field look reasonable, but the ones nearer the outer edge of the field of view are out of focus.I tend to believe that this might include a cheap spherical mirror rather than the necessary parabolic one. The focusing is not fine enough and the mount is very unsteady when trying to focus. The finder scope is very cheaply built and requires realignment every time I attempt to use it. Additionally, according to my calculations, only the center portion (approximately three inches) of the five inch mirror is effectively used since the 1000 mm focal length is about 40% longer than the optical tube (much of the light reflected from the primary mirror completely misses the diagonal mirror). It looks like they had an after-thought about packaging the product and installed corrective optics in the base of the focusing tube to be able to build a shorter telescope and package it in a shorter box. I'm very sorry I bought this telescope and I'd be very ashamed to sell it to someone else. I'll be watching more closely for where products are from, and will avoid chinese-made goods until they prove themselves to be able to provide reasonable quality in what they make.
Although on paper, this computer seems to be a powerful computer with a great deal of features, in practice, the gains of these features are destroyed when you consider the computer's unreliability. In the first 4 months that I owned this machine, the sound card speaker outlet became loose internally and ceased to function. The CD-RW drive refuses to fixate any CDs, despite the fact that I have used multiple pieces of software. I have attempted to update the firmwire on this drive, but it does not solve the problem. The battery also failed, and ran for only 20 minutes. I brought my computer in for repairs, but after waiting 3 days, I was told that the sound card problem could not be fixed, and I would have to pay to replace the entire motherboard. They insunuated that I had caused the breakage, alluding to an abstract concept they invented called &quot;physical damage&quot;. The only physical damage that occured was due to the poor and unacceptable design of the sound card outlet. Regarding my CDRW drive, they told me it was working perfectly. At the time, I assumed that meant they fixed it for me, however, it still refuses to write. I'm very upset that they lied to me regarding the CDRW drive. The did however, replace the battery. In the end, I ended up spending 60 dollars on a USB sound card that is also unreliable. Instead of having a convinent and easy to use laptop, I've ended up with a laptop that requires 3 wires at all time to keep it running, and is useless at burning CDs. I'm very dissapointed at the Customer Service Centre. It has been of almost no use to me, and has not taken responsibility for the shortcomings of this computer.I urge anyone considering this product to look to another brand that does not use cheap low-quality parts and cuts corners with its customer service department. I will never buy another compaq.
I discontinued Directv a couple months ago. Really haven't missed watching but wondered if an antenna+converter box would give me an inexpensive way to enjoy tv (the old fashioned way). After reading a number of the reviews about this antenna, specifically one that said someone used the same cable as their Directv I decided to try. Took the old dish down but left the base/frame work and attached the antenna there. Hooked into the converter box, then the tv and, bingo, I was watching a few channels. Clear and crisp even though I live in the boonies. I don't know where the repeaters are located but I'm 75+ miles from the origin of the stations.Tomorrow I may fuss with the antenna a little to see what other channels there might be, but for now I'm totally satisfied with the DB2 Multi-direction antenna.FWIW: I read all the converter box reviews and ended up going to Wal-mart and bought the one in their display for just under $50 less the $40 discount (Magnavox TB110MW9). Works just fine, although I don't like the shape of the remote and will most likely get a replacement (universal).
This is THE low cost alternative to those "I've fallen and I can't get up." services which are advertised on TV for $30.to $50. per month.
Our original remote got crushed by our 2 yr old riding over it.... and we were so pleased to find this 'miracle remote' at such a reasonable price compared with Sony own brand ones. It arrived within 2 days - way faster than expected and has worked perfectly since then.
I recently purchased this MP3 player to take with me on my daily runs. I had looked at the iPod and although I am sure it is a great MP3 player I just couldn't see spending all that $$ on one. So, I bought this one with the convenience of it fitting comfortably in my hand. It works perfectly, is easy to install and use, and the battery life lasts a long time. Also, it holds plenty of songs (my husband also takes it with him to the gym). The only bad thing about it is that the headphones that it comes with are a bit cheap and created a static-y sound after a few days so I recommend you buy better headphone. Enjoy it, I do!!! I couldn't have gotten a better deal or MP3 player. Thanks!
I bought this mouse when it first came on the market, almost 2 years ago. I have NEVER, let me repeat that, NEVER had a problem with this mouse. It still tracks accurately and precisely, does not unintentionaly &quot;double click&quot; nor has the courd become unsoldered. Both side buttons worked when I had Win98, 98SE, ME and now work with XP Home. All in all, a great product. Should it die, I'll replace it with another.
I'm not sure what the naysayers are talking about. For the price you get a sturdy mp3 player that can expand over time.I don't understand the gripes about the software. Why use it? Windows sees the Cali as another hard drive to cut, copy, and paste like any other hard drive.You can dump mp3 or wma files to the cali and play them...I've had my device for over 3 years and have not had one problem with it! I work out with it 3-5 times a week, get it wet, knock it around...keeps ticking.I would suggest downloading the latest firmware as it allows you to put a larger SD (MMC) card in it. In fact, I know for sure it can use a 2 GB card with no problems. On the rio site they say that they only support up to 1 GB, but I have a feeling that it will work just fine with 4+ GB...who needs a nano???
So far i have taken 9 rolls of film with this camera since december 25, and the camera works perfectly. sharp lens, well made, and good features. Although if i were shopping for this camera again, i would get the rollei prego 90 for only 30 bucks more. its zoom range is better, and the optics are better, with tons of features. none the less, this camera still isnt that bad
The Loud Panels from Wharfedale allow the placement of the speaker to blend in with the livingroom. The technolgy behind them is interesting as it differs from the stndard cone speaker. The Loud Panel allows for a room with live acoustics (many surfaces) to sound better. The limitations come when the room has a larger number of people in it, or lots of SOFT surfaces, sofa, drapes etc.. These soft surfaces absorb the sound and make these not the ideal speakers for the room. The Speakers rated response doesn't really hit the lows as well as I would like, 30hz is the rated low end.I do like the ability to place a poster in the frame and not detract from the sound (about 18&quot;x19&quot;) and the subwoofer is small for easy placement.If you are building a high end system these are not the speakers for you, but to give quality sound to a room that has decorative limitations you have the perfect set-up.I found them to be pleasant to listen too and the flexibilty of placement was their strongest attribute (they sound good too).
It is soooo good, covers all the player, and it comes with an armband and a plastic cover for the screen, i recomend this 100%, besides is really confortable, and u can atach it to your belt or whatever, it wont broke if you let it fall, this is just perfect, i just regret i didnt buy it before
I clip to my shorts and I'm ready for my workout. Great to not have to buy an armband holder.
The card works perfectly with my Tmobile G1 phone.I like the fact that it came with a free adapter , so that I can transfer music onto it directly from my laptop without using any usb cable.Great product.Overall great transaction.
call me old fashioned, but i still use my V8 (tape) video camera, and it needed a cleaning bad. this product did the trick, and in about 1 minute old betsy was back up and running.
The DiscGear Selector 100 is amazing. I was able to take all of my bulky cd cases and compact them into a nice, neat space. The ejection buttons and selector button seem durable, and there is a lifetime warranty included for any functional wear of the product. There are plastic folders in the label drawer to write down which cd is in which slot, and many different types of labels online to print off. I will probably get more of these for my DVD's!
There is some static but it isnt loud enough to keep me up. It is best to plug the monitor in since it eats up batteries, which i dont like, but overall is a good product.
Works wonderfully!I don't have any problems with it ejecting disks and thought the instructions made it quite clear how to get a just played disk out. For this player, if you press the stop button once, you can resume it right where you left off (like pause works w/o the image on the screen). If you press stop twice, you lose your place and can start over. So, by pressing stop only once it seems quite obvious that the disk is still in the play position and you need to press stop twice to release the disk in the tray.The player has &quot;paused&quot; a couple of time playing rental DVDs but has never gotten hung up. I expected this to happen as it seems most DVD players do this from time to time. It has been so minor that if you're not staring at the screen, you don't even notice.My one complaint is not with the player itself but with the installation directions. My husband and I spent a long evening trying to get everything hooked up right. The instruction manual tells you how to hook it up to various audio equipment but doesn't give instructions for any other equipment. We had a heck of a time putting the satellite receiver into the mix, gave up on a VCR and didn't even attempt the Nintendo 64. The instruction guide seems to assume that you will have only a TV, audio equipment and the DVD player. Very frustrating since I assume that most people have either a satellite receiver or cable box. Referring to the documetation for those pieces of equipment is useless because even though these items are only a couple of years old, DVD players weren't mentioned (probably because they weren't as mainstream as now).All in all, an excellent player that I am very happy with.
If you are an artist with a skilled hand, this is a great tool. I can draw directly on it and the image appears on the screen. A smaller tablet works for most software applications, but the larger size is important to me because it allows me to trace my larger works as well as giving me the freedom to move around the page.If most of your artwork is done with the clicking of amouse, then don't get a large pad. But get a pad. It is great to go between a mouse and a stylus since the stylus gives you more drawing options. But, as I said, if you are a drawing artist, you will love this tablet. If the price is holding you back - get over it. Be good to yourself. A mouse will never draw what your hand can.
Although very old memories I worked perfectly on my computer IBM, the packaging was carefully and arrived without any problems.
The Sony minicam that we ordered work very well. We use it to capture video for sports analysis. To do this we need a minicam that has a FireWire port. The camera that we ordered was shown with the port and came properly packed and in good working order. It included a note from the vendor that if we had any problem with it, return it within 30 days. The unit is working well and we are very pleased with our purchase.
We connected the VR1 as described in David Miller's review. He's right - the manual was no help. All we needed was a headphone to audio cable adapter to send the TV's sound, from all sources, to the stereo.He said to adjust the volume for the channel or input with the lowest sound. Something he didn't specifically mention was that the VR1 works much better when the volume is set to a fairly high level. Our lowest input required the volume to be set to around 60 - blastingly loud on everything else. It worked great. We experimented with some other settings and found that with the volume set to a civilized 25, there were all sorts of clicks and drop-outs.We still need to adjust the stereo volume up or down a little bit somethimes, but all in all, a very satisfactory solution, even when one family member is very sensitive to loud sound. Before, it would be uncomfortably loud for him while the rest of us strained to understand the dialogue. Not only does it even out the volume level, but it does a good job of making speech stand out from the background noise.
One of the main support rods was, where the standing pegs are inserted, was drilled too big. Unit will not stand properly.
I was trying to save a couple bucks and I bought a few of the no-name brand batteries for my Canon DSLR. Never again! They loose their charge when you need them most. Stick with the Canon brand battery. It holds its charge much longer and will not randomly die on you. Batteries are definitely one of those things where you get what you pay for. Do not be fooled by the imitations.
same here no terminals, wrong pic but i loved thew fact that the power wire came with a mesh protector coat. not thick and prolly not gonna do much but it looks pretty nice!
Very impressed with the sound quality of this item. Good value for the money. Wished it had a remote but it's user friendly enough without one. We plan to purchase a second one for another level of the home.
the tripod is all that i expected and more :) it seems very durable and i look forward to using it. It extends to quit a tall height and i love the 3 way pan had. BUY THIS ONE! its great for the money
1. Zoom telephoto completely.2. Use LCD screen for framing, not viewfinder.3. Snap picture.It is that easy. Excellent results.
Great color, without that over the top over saturated color one gets with inkjets; waterproof, tear - resistant...Only recommendation I would make is that you download the newest drivers from the Kodak website instead of using the enclosed CD, and that you send your images to the 1400 about 10% lesser density than you like on your screen, in order to get the best result.
Got this camera after considering between this and the 20D. Was very impressed with the 20D, but the price difference could easily give me a very good lense, and the feature differences are minor, so Rebel XT it is. I am a photography enthuiast who wishes he had the budget for a canon 1D MarkII but instead have the budget of a mortal and have to pay for a personal camera out of his own pocket.I have been reading some other reviews on this site and other sites regarding digital SLR cameras in general. I had to admit, most of the reviewers really are better served with a point and shoot. This is a SLR camera, it will take great pictures in automatic modes, but if you use your camera in those modes, get something like the Canon Pro1. This camera is to be used in Av, Tv or Manual modes, maybe in Program in a pinch. It requires you to understand WB, depth of fields, exposure metering as well as other wide array of nuances that come with a SLR camera. If you don't want to spend some time to learn some details about photography, you will be better served with a point and shoot. If you decide to use the attached flash for in door portrait shots, you're probably better served with a point and shoot. If you need to frame your shot on the LCD, you're better served with a point and shoot (becasue the whole SLR concept of through the lense view of the scene, DOF checking, focus accuracy is completely lost by that opinion). Yes the sensor on dSLR's will get dirty and require maintenance. Some one mentioned why don't engineer design the sensor to have the opposite charge to rebel dust. Well, dusts don't have one single polarity in their charges, so 50% of the dust will be attracted to the sensor doesn't matter what polarity the sensor is charged with.Also, this is not a Canon 1Ds either, so it does have its limitations, but then again, people who will feel completely limited by this camera should have gotten a Canon 1D series camera anyway.The best merit for this camera is foremost image quality. It's extremely low in image noise all the way up to ISO 800. ISO 1600 is completely usable if you stay below 8x10 enlargement and don't mind photoshopping your image a little. Again, if you don't ever want to bother with photoshop adjustment of you pictures, you probably will be better served with a point and shoot. The kit lense is of decent quality again for the price, but you're definitely short changing yourself if that's the only lense you decide for have for this camera. If you want to buy the kit and had no intention to buy another lense, you shoud seriously be considering Canon Pro1, it's got a L glass and a good match between the lense and the body. Buying this camera will be at most 50% of your investment if you truly want to make it worthwhile, the other 50% will be needed for buying good lenses (get the Canon 17-40mm USM L lense, the 70-200 4L zoom, and the 28-135mm as a walk-around, the Tamron 28-74 is an excellent medium range lense as well and is probably a superior substitue for the Canon 28-135 USM).I would have to say lack of spot metering does give the Nikon D70 an advantage, but this camera does have a center metering mode with exposure lock, so it is not really a show-stopper. Compared to the D70, the Rebel XT has superior noise level performance. This is from my personal experience as well as photos from a wide variety of sites on the net. Low noise level is very important to me, so if this is on your priority list, you really can't go wrong with the Rebel XT at this price point.What I want to emphasize here is seriously consider your needs before buying this camera, to make this camera truly worth the money you spent, you need to spend a bit more of your money and a lot of more of your time on learning how to properly handle a piece of equipment like this. Otherwise, you guessed it, Canon Pro1 is a very very good candidate.
1. Volume. Not what I expected. 0-70. 40 is easy listening volume. 50 might, repeat might upset the neighbors after 10pm. And that's listening to music, movies are even quieter.2. It does not shuffle ALL disks. The shuffle function only works for one disk at a time.3. Does not play mp3's off a dvd+r. I don't know if any system can, but it should.
After two hours of trying stuff I couldn't get anything out of this card which proves the old addage: You get what you pay for. Don't waste your time on this one.
I will try and avoid the zune vs i-pod debate. However, it is almost impossible to not compare them. I did a lot of research on both of them, and to me, it just comes down to preference. Do your reserach, and you won't be dissapointed either way, so go with what you are comftorable with.First off, this product is noticeably bigger than the ipod, but it fits nicer in the hand if you ask me. It is heavier as well. The screen is brilliant, and the menus are easy to navigate. The screen and controls flip to widescreen when you view a video. When listening to music, the album are takes up almost the whole screen, a nice touch. Wireless is nice, but it is a novelty, you'll almost never use it.The software works great for me, no problems there, and it syncs really fast. It automatically updates album art, and you can paste any picture to take place of album art. Videos and pics go on no problem. I also use itunes to download free content, and put it onto my zune without problem. The automatic updates are a nice feature as well. Haven't tried the zune marketplace yet, but will update this review when I do.If you have a speaker system with rca inputs, I would highly recommend the A/V bundle pack.Can't wait to see the continued updates and see if they utilize the wireless better. Unlike the i-pod (here I go doing what I said I wouldn't) the Zune has the ability to change with the updates.Overall, great product, and I have not beed dissapointed yet.
Thought about a cheaper option and did manage to save something on these 'refurbished' victory's. At the end of the day though this is probably the last pair of binocs I'll buy -so stuff it -why not get some quality? They really are a joy to handle and use and although they are probably too good for my fading eyesight they still give birding an added pleasure. Rememeber though folks, if you are buying ex USA into NZ probably a good idea to keep it under $1000 to avoid that nasty little GST bill from NZ customs!
I actually do own a white 30 gig iPod Video and I have to say, it is amazing! The screen resolution adds alot, and don't forget the color screen. Sounds great, as usual, and its much lighter and thinner than the previous 40 gig ipod I had. I do wish that the iPods had a longer battery life, but beggars abd be choosers! Actually i do think there is a battery attatchment out there, I just have not bought it yet. The 30 gig iPod is working for me great and i reccomend it for anyone.
I would have given this 5 stars if it charged the Ipods Battery. That's the only fault I could find with it. I've only used it for about a month, but being deployed to Iraq I needed something to use with my Ipod when I couldn't get to a power outlet. Plus it seemed like a decent product for long flights (from Iraq back to the states). While it is fairly large, it isn't too uncomfortable and merely doubles the thickness of the actual Ipod. I have a 5Gen video Ipod, which seems to work just fine with this piece of eqiupment. I haven't had the opportunity to try any of the competitors backup batteries, even though a few of the other guys in my unit have them. I only use the battery backup for about 2-4 hours at a time so I honestly haven't been able to see how long the batteries last during constant play, but judging by the amount of juice I can get in 2-4 hours it seems adequate. All-in-all, I would have to say this piece of equipment does a decent job of supply the extra juice you might need during a long flight or long road trip if you don't have access to a car charger unit (i.e. your on a bus). I would have liked it to charge my Ipod battery at the same time, but in the absence of that, I'll just have to carry extra batteries with me when I travel.
This modem is great for the dial up user because of it's reliability and speed. The performance ranks right up there with other 56k modems including modems from US Robotics and Diamond. Also remember that the speed at which your modem connects at also depends on such things as line quality and the area you live in. This modem does it's job quite well if not exceeds the performance of other modems if you have the good lines etc. as stated above. The simple USB connection is also a plus saving you time and headaches from opening your PC case and figuring out how to install it!
as a avid first person shooting gamer, this headset has reached my comfort level and the sound quality.I have been using the famous headsets like siberia v2 and those expensive headsets, but this one doesent disappoint me at all.This headset has the greatest comfort among the headsets of my past experience.although this headset doenst have the perfect sound quality, it doesnt really bother me much. Doest bother me in serious moments in my games.most of the people would choose their headset between this one and siberia.the merit of siberia manifests when it is used for music for your ipod etc.but personally siberia bothered me because I have glasses and it hurts my ears.to conclude, i would definately recommend this headset although it is quit expensive because it can last long time, and also it can last long time on your head for those arid gamers like me
Advantages:1. Small, Lightweight, Pocket SizeNo excuse to not take it with you. Excellent for travel. Never miss a photo.2. Excellent Picture QualityHigh resolution; can crop image and maintain detail.3. Real Image ViewfinderGreat for action shots e.g. panning kids sledding on a snow covered hill. Viewfinder is great for photographing in bright sunlight when the LCD is difficult to see. Camera is always more stable, less blur, when using viewfinder vs. LCD screen.Must Have Accessories:Buy a 2 or 4 GB SD card. Get a small, Samsonite zippered case ($ 8) to protect the camera while traveling with camera in your trouser or jacket pocket.Features You Have to Learn to Use:Auto setting for everyday photosNight setting for flash photos of people in low light buildings. If not set to Night, the background is dark/black = high contrast. Setting to Night lightens the background scenery = better contrastCM manual settings:Set color to Positive Film for rich, saturated colorsReduce exposure for sunsetsPortrait setting = soft effect for portraitsPhotostitch = essential for pictures of landscapes, wide buildings, etc.How to Zoom Beyond 3X Optical Zoom:Don't use Digital Zoom. Turn it off on the menu unless you want crappy, low resolution photos. Instead, take very sharp, highest resolution photos. For outdoor photos in bright light, use CM manual setting with ISO set to 80, and SuperFine, Large files. This will produce the sharpest, highest resolution photo. The jpg file is larger and sharper than you'll ever need. Use software to "zoom" 2 or 3x by enlarging and cropping the photo. It's like having a camera with a 6X optical zoom lens.Limitations:1. The major limitation is low light photography. The camera sensor cannot collect enough light to take excellent pictures in low lighting such as in a cathedral. The high ISO settings produce poor quality, very grainy pictures. If you carry a tripod or monopod, you could overcome this limitation. But who does that with a pocket camera?2) Flash is for relatively short distances, but it's good enough for family photos.3) The wrist strap has hard plastic sections. The hard plastic can press against the LCD screen while the camera is in your pocket and permanently damage the screen.4) There is NO pocket-sized (credit card sized) documentation listing all the menu options, at least the frequently used settings.Conclusion:Overall, it's an extremely powerful, low priced, extremely versatile camera packaged into a tiny, lightweight case. It takes great photos. You can't go wrong with this camera. A slightly better camera with Image Stabilization for better, hand held, low-light photos is the new Powershot SD1100. Image stabilization is a must have if you want to take photos in cathedrals, museums, etc. I bought the SD1100 for my wife.
ANTonline sent me the wrong item and then wanted nothing to do with me when I went to exchange it. They have no phone number, so they email everything. It takes them a day to get back to you and they always have an air about them as if you are bothering them for thier mistake. After days of persistance and me being as rude to them as they were to me, they agreed to take the product back, but I had to eat the first shipping charge, pay to ship it back to them and pay a 20% restocking fee (for thier error!!) The item was only like $10, so by the time I would have paid the shipping and restock fees, I would be in the whole, so I decided to just tell them to go F@#K themselves. I feel better now.
and works - I don't really make use of the colors but I find it attractive. I just put a plug in the holes and that is that. Really this one is constantly in use and things go in and out and that is good for me. My phone charger, hair dryer, ipad charger etc. Very convenient and attractive.
I LOVE this keyboard. I used to have a lot of trouble typing because I have arthritis in my hands and wrists. This keyboard makes it a lot easier on my hands. I have replaced all of my home & work computer keyboards with this one. I also find the internet buttons to be quite helpful.
I bought this rangefinder for golf. It is small enough that I could keep it in my pocket. It really helps me with the approach shots to the greens. It takes a bit of experience to be able to focus on the flag. I usually use a person on the green as my target. After I got an approximate read, I use the scan mode to find the exact distance to the flag. Be careful with the tiny battery cover. It came loose and I lost it on the golf course. Fortunately, I recovered it amongst the green grass. The cover is also green. I now put a tape over it to secure the cover.Additional comment: I have used it for about nine months. It has become my 15th club. However, battery life is rather short. Make sure you carry a spare.
My first problem was it was suppposed to be an alarm clock, but the only way the time lit up was when the radio was on. All night, pitch black, no clue what time it was unless you sleep with the radio on. And then, like others, it decided to turn on PERMANENTLY!! What a piece of crap, don't waste your money.
I bought this mp3 player about 6 years ago and even with continious use it still works like new. the case that came with it is winderful i attatch it to my belt and off i go my only qualm about this mp3 player is the screen, a while back i somehow crushed it and now the screen dosent work this is however my fault and the player continues to work like a dream however no replacement screen is available.
The SmartST V2 software that comes with this unit really sucks and doesn't have much features. The next version seems to have them but costs $100. They should have given it cheaper for current users for upgrade atleast.
Man, I am so lucky I went with my gut and got these beauties. My girlfriend gave me my dream headphones, the sony mdr-v700dj (which absolutely kick-ass), for my birthday last year and I have been loving them since. But during the hot summer days, they tended to be like earmuffs and were at times uncomfortable, plus I couldnt really use them at work. So I was forced to wear my crappy iPod headphones and wish for something more. After looking and researching, I found this pretty number, the mdr-ex81. As a frequent reader of the iPod lounge website, I read many earbud reviews, and sure my dream would be to get some etymotics or shures, but really, on a student budget I couldnt (yet) justify $150 and up on headphones. So I read many great reviews on this in-canal headphone, made the purchase, and never regretted it.I love these things. I never clue in that I have something sitting on and in my ear (and I use these things for prolonged periods of time), the sound quality is great, even at a lower volume level, the bass, mid and treble are all clear at all times, and they are very much up to the task of making rock (story of the year, the used, alexisonfire, thrice) sound as clear as a lone pianist or other soft tunes (jack johnson, city and color). I am just now hearing other components (in songs) that I've never even heard before! I can't wait to one day get some nice shure e5c or etymotic er-4s, or even some ultimate ears 10 pro, but for now, the mdr-ex81 are better than great. (Not to mention the great carrying case, 3 different sizes of silicon earpieces, the nice soft and light cable, never putting the buds back in place during running, the flat-out good-looking design, low-profile plug, etc, etc, seriously!)
It was cheap, I've dropped it and nothing has happened. Works great, nothing to complain about.
This lens closes down to f/45, providing increased depth of field. I find it sharp, quite capable of producing superior images at all focal points.
I purchased one of these cases for a Casio Exilim (EX-Z1200) that I purchased at the same time.That camera fits this case *perfectly*, so my review may be a bit biased because of that :)In my opinion, this is a great little case. The padding provided is just the right amount that, the one time I dropped my camera, my heart didn't sink. (No surprise, the camera was fine.)However, the padding does make the camera a bit larger than it normally would be - approximately 1.5 cm. But, while this makes it a little larger for front and rear pockets, I've had no problem putting this in pockets in the legs of shorts, nor in my various coats' inner pockets.I haven't used the 'shoulder strap' so I can't make any calls about it. However, it's a bit too thin for my tastes. The material is very well built - I've been lugging it in coat/short pockets, and various bags, since February '08, and it still looks like it did when I purchased it.All-in-all, if your camera will fit, I'd highly recommend this case.
Not something I move around lot; it is split at the source into two signals and one leads to my TV. There is little to no noise. Constructed how it was supposed to be.
Out of the many lighting system out there in the market, the ott-light produces decent lighting which does not put much strain on the eye after prolong period of usage. I particularily like the flexible arm which extend about 2 1/2 feet and is very malleable. If you're an avid reader or need an extra clamp on lamp in the room the Ott-light will suit you well. The only complain I have is the price which is considerably high. Until next time..Gary
I think these are the best for low cost headphones. The fact that they are in ear canal and they wrap around your ear is fantastic. My only complaint is that it does take a bit to get them to fit correctly but once they do, they sound great.
Ordered on a Sunday and got a call on Thursday. TV is perfect. I orded the previous model from Amazon last Christmas and received 3 lemons before I just requested my money back. Had no problems with this one. Will always by my large ticket items from Amazon. By the way, after I bought the TV for $2125, I kept an eye on the price. Amazon gave me 5 seperate price matches until my 30 day period was up and I ended up only paying $1899. Can't beat it.
I bought this card to replace an ATI All in Wonder board that I had bought last Christmas when I had built a gaming PC for my son. When I tried to connect the ATI card to my Panasonic 52 inch plasma HD 1080p as a secondary monitor it thankfully warned me that I might burn out the screen - causing a very high spike in the WAF. Sorry can't remember the exact message, but I didn't want to take a chance.I connected the PNY to the Panasonic and there was the Asus boot screen, with no adjustments the card had selected the right screen size. I have been a ATI guy for years, but after this card I'm switching camps. All of the games (Halo2, Call to Duty, etc) look great on the big screen. Thanks PNY for reviving my $1600.00 investment and reducing the WAF.
As other reviewers have stated. These are very loose. Fortunately I can wrap the connection with electrical tape. I will wind up re-doing my work with a different manufacturer.2 stars because they do conduct.2 stars because they do not stay connected.
I have had this product for a couple of weeks now, and it definitely works well for me. I use it for my i-mate JAM PDA/phone to store and listen to mp3 files on my way to work. It keeps more than enough songs on there for what I need, and it's very easy to transfer files due to a card reader in my laptop. Very happy with the product.
As always only buy a product from Dell if you don't need a lot of customer service, which means doing your homework ahead of time. This is a great working computer monitor, i have no interest in using the hdtv input side of it so i can't comment on anything except its use as a graphic/multimedia monitor for which it's great. This is a lot of the same parts used to construct the more expensive apple cinema monitors which are overpriced for no real apparent reason other than name branding There are no dead pixels and I've had it for about 8 months, and the built in card readers are excellent as are the usb ports on the monitor.i only have regular dvd so i can't comment on the hd dvd playability but normal dvds look excellent at the 1900 x 1200 resolution and if you plug this into your home theater system with a good set of speakers you can work and enjoy media at the same time with no problems.cons: on screen menus could be better imo. Ignore the amazon listed price which like overstock is usually inflated. you can get this for less than a grand easily.
it stated most accepted adapters. oh well my brand new portable dvd player must not be most accepted. can`t use for dvd player. hopefully can use it for something else.
I was in the market for a DVD/Stereo system, but didn't know what to get. I did alot of online research as well. I ended up coming down to three products, the panasonic equivalent and also the SAVA-900. The latter was beyond my price range, and the Panasonic didn't have the decoding options that this Sony did. Here are my bullets:Decoding for 5.1, DTS, etc. Exceptional for &quot;loaded&quot; DVD's.Remote - slick remote, could be backlit, but works well. Easy function.Stereo - great reception, and good amount of tuning sets.Sound - excellent sound for a small apartment. Fills the room and you get the detailed sounds. Good base. Puts you right in the middle of the action.Great design - takes up little roomGreat price - great features, quality for the priceOverall, it plays DVD and CD exceptionally well, automatically decodes the movie for what format it is (5.1, DTS, etc) but you can choose others. I loved listening to the Boston Pops holiday with it set on HALL mode...sounded like I was there!I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a DVD/Home theater package in an apartment setting. You can't get any better.
I have owned this for 2 years. The first year there was a recharging issue and logitech redesigned the cradle and sent out new ones. It helped but did not completely fix the issue. Now they are not repairing these and are offering discounts on the new models. Get the Harmony One which has a better design.
Awesome price for this machine. Easy to use. Great buy! Exactly what I needed for my small home based business.
I bought this camera because of the reviews, since last time I didn't read the reviews, and got stuck with a terrible Samsung model. Most of the reviews are very accurate. The camera may not be much to look at, but it's a solid model. Photo quality is very good, and the image stabilization is very helpful indoors. The LCD screen is huge--2.5 inches--and despite that, the battery life is the best I have ever seen in a compact digital camera. I took quite a few good pictures today, mostly of puppies, and they came out very nicely. I really don't have any complaints with the camera, and the battery life is good enough I would bother buying an extra battery--which I usually do. I would definetly reccomend this camera.
A great design, easy to use, smooth operation, but one major flaw. The right click button is located abutting the track ball and is activated by the slightest touch....which happens often when not intended. The 4th and little finger of my right hand naturally falls on the right click button and a conscious effort is required to keep from opening the right click drop-down menus just when you do not want then. Logitech answered my complaint with "We can't do anything about it."
easy to set up and start working.Mine has a little problem that one key stays down, I dont know if its just mine, but i dont have more complains.The range is not that long, but not short enough to complain either.I love this keyboard, especially cause it was so easy to set up.The mouse charger is beautiful too, cause it also works as the receiver for both mouse and keyboard.I recommend this very much.I am on a low budget and I think I got a good deal.But I gotta say, if u can spend some more money, get bluetooth; cause bluetooth rocks!
I bought an H5550 in April this year (2008), supposedly with 12 months warranty. A week ago it failed to turn on. I borrowed a fully charged battery, tried hard reset. Tried holding power button on for one minute as advised by HP. No go. Commenced warranty claim to be told, "this product is outside its service life. There are no more parts available for it".Before you buy, search the web for customer reviews. You'll find its given HEAPS of trouble. It appears to have been the lemon of the range, often just dying like mine did. If you try to get it fixed you'll probably be told by HP - like I was - that they can't repair it.
Though I enjoy getting "positive" votes, please note the date of the original review. Polaroid no longer manufactures instant-picture materials, and the following review cannot be considered an endorsement of what remains in stock. Be cautious when buying "outdated" material.When Polaroid introduced the SX-70 in 1972, its self-processing "integral" film represented a major backwards step for instant color-print materials. The need for the dyes to migrate through a titanium dioxide layer before reaching the receptor sheet caused a significant loss of sharpness, as well as a creamy "bloom" in areas of fine detail against a light background (eg, bare branches against the sky).Polaroid has not been able to make an integral film that matches the overall quality of their peel-apart materials. The latter have detail and a vivid edge sharpness the integral films will probably never achieve. But the current Platinum film is unquestionably the best of its type.Color rendition is noticeably improved. Platinum film can tolerate direct comparison with the Macbeth color chart without suffering acute embarrasment. The tonal scale has been lengthened without a loss of saturation. (The 150-speed Time-Zero material has a noticeably shorter scale, often producing excessively contrasty prints.) Sharpness is better than any previous integral film (including the 150-speed), and the "bloom" is lower than ever.Nevertheless, Polaroid's integral materials do not match the overall quality of modern color-negative films. The latter have multiple layers and complex chemical interactions among the layers that allow both a wide tonal scale and high saturation. It's unlikely Polaroid films will ever be able to perform these chemical feats, so the gap between conventional and instant-picture quality will continue to widen.On the other hand, Polacolor (both peel-apart and integral) has a quality rarely seen in negative films -- it looks almost three-dimensional. There's depth -- an almost-palpable "roundness" -- you don't get from Kodacolor or Fujicolor. The latter look flat by comparison.A note about processing... Although Polaroid integral films give good results over a wide temperature range, the highest saturation and cleanest colors occur in the high 70s or low 80s. (I discovered this when I threw several developing prints on top of a warm amplifier in a cool room. The pattern of the amplifier's vent holes appeared in the print, with the areas over the holes noticeably more vivid.) A warm Spring or not-too-hot Summer day gives the brightest colors.If you haven't taken Polaroid pictures in a long time, try the Platinum film. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Many of my law school classmates are having problems with their laptops and/or wireless connectivity in our classrooms. Not so with this top-of-the-line computer. This computer signifies a new age of computers. It is a one-of-a-kind. Even among the technologically savvy, this computer is something to envy if you don't have one yet. While I have been offered a replacement battery because of the problems with batteries that have affected many computer brands, I have not personally experienced any problems with my battery, which I put through the test just yesterday going four hours on battery at the library...sometimes in lower power settings. I love the pen & its different settings. In fact, I just had a local celebrity autograph my computer using the pen two days ago...he was very impressed and said "this is a first!" Getting used to the smaller screen did take some getting used to, but since I take this computer with me everywhere I go, the lighter weight is well worth it!
Great for taking group pictures or long exposures. Very simple to use. The only downside is that it goes through batteries very quickly; stock up on those.
The pictue quality is good when the product is new. But--as people have reported elsewhere on the web--after a few years, a key capacitor fails, and snowstorms of horizontal lines persist for 15 to 30 minutes after startup. I found the company's tech support and customer service to be very unsatisfactory. When you compare the price of the VG175 to the life of the product, it's a poor investment, unless you know how to replace a defective capacitor.
I am a real estate agent. There are 3 things I absolute need for my work: cell phone, car, and navigator. This product is the best. No problem whatsoever for 3 years now. It takes one of the major stress out of my everyday work. Thank you Garmin!
Great Monitor, I've seen a number in commercial use last a long time. I've got one at home I just love. Typical of Viewsonic Quality.
Soft at 24mm?! I took a picture at 35mm and zoomed in more than 100%, and objects were STILL sharp as a blade! I then pointed the lens at a lamplight. Chromatic abberation? Barely any. Vignetting on a full frame sensor? A tiny bit at 2.8. but FULLY GONE at 4.0! Nowhere near soft at 2.8 and even sharper when stopped down to 4.0 (so much that you might need to tone down the sharpness settings on your camera!) VERY FEW lenses reach this level of sharpness! It's also built like a tank and has that gorgeous red ring around it :)This + my Canon Mark II = heaven. This lens completes my "dream team":Canon 50mm f/1.4 (5/5; MUCH BETTER than 1.2L, such sharp photos, and for GREAT value!)Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L (5/5; flawless lens, one of the sharpest lenses ever made)Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L (5/5; probably THE sharpest lens ever!)Canon 25mm macro tube (5/5; I don't want to carry a huge macro lens, and I don't do a ton of macro work, so this is perfect!)This will be all I need to go to Iceland and record my whole journey! Thank you Canon!
We were taking awesome pictures within minutes with this great camera. One thing that takes some getting used to is you have to press the "shoot" button HALFWAY down to auto focus - then press down completely to shoot. A bit weird - but after a few rolls I am sure it will be second nature.
Just like you'd expect from a Canon product: excellent performance, but the price leaves a bit of a bad taste in your mouth
This phone holder fits the LG Voyager perfectly. This item is well made and works great in my FJ Cruiser
This is an outstanding bag. it is also about 50 less expensive than retail stores around my area. For the cost and convenient size, it is very conducive for photography. if you wish to carry a laptop, and have something larger than a 13 inch macbook, i recommend something larger.
Purchased this so that both myself and the BF could charge our phones at the same time while on a trip. It worked great for about 6 months and the contacts have gotten *very* finnicky. Now have to wiggle it around to get it to charge properly. Was cheap enough that it's not too big a complaint though. This product is great to hold you over until you can buy a better one.
I bought these headphones right here on Amazon because they had a great price. I chose the Sennheiser HD580 because I read reviews on a dozen or so headphones and these seemed like the most bang for the buck. I have not been disappointed.I listen to mostly classical and jazz and bought these headphones knowing that they should sound good with this type of music. I have a "high resolution" system for listening at home and one thing I detest is shrill or sibilant sound. Again, I bought these with the impression that they would have a nice balanced sound and not have a harsh top end and that is exactly the case. They are very easy to listen to and are not fatiguing either musically or physically. In fact, I frequently forget I have them on and am reminded by the constraints of the cable. I am a little disappointed that the cable comes out of the phones as a "Y" from both ears rather than coming from just one ear, which is easier to ignore.For best sound out of these headphones, a headphone amp is probably recommended. I have used them straight out of the computer and the iRiver and prefer the sound with a headphone amp. I have three amps that I use with these headphones the CMoy, PIMETA (Google these for more info), and a tube unit of my own design (6BL7 parallel fed to a Magnequest B7-15k nickel OP transformer). I have listed them in order of sound quality, but overall I think most would be happy with the CMoy amp. You don't need to spend big bucks on a headphone amp. In the end, the sound quality is constrained by the fact that you are listening to headphones and they will never have the visceral impact and sound space that one associates with live music. Headphones are a fact of life for good music away from home and these headphones, a good amp, and a front end using one of the lossless data compression codecs (you won't even think of using MP3 compression with these headphones will you?) makes for some very satisfying music on the road.
This thing works sometimes, and its cheep. Other then that I don't have much good too say about it. It uses up the ink in the expensive cartridges like water. And is so noisy it sounds like a truck going off road. I've owned quite a few cheep HP ink jet printers, and I've been disappointed by them all. I am going with Epson or paying a little more for a higher model HP. In the print world, you get what you pay for and buying cheep is a bad idea.
I sold my Palm Vx and purchased the Palm 505 instead of the Compaq iPAQ because I loved my Palm Vx. Put simply the Palm 505 is a huge disappointment. Compared to the technology out there, the PDA is very limited. You can only connect to the interent via certain cell phones. You cannot dial up using a normal telephone line. And most importantly you cannot use a T1 line or any ethernet connection to connect to the Interet. You still have to drag around your laptop to connect to the Internet if you want to use a high speed connection.I was very disappointed since the iPAQ offers these options. When I purchased the 505 I thought they would later roll out the modem and ethernet connect. But I was mistaken, Palm technology is not up to par. The improvements Palm made is having a color screen (which is hard to see), an expansion slot (which you probably don't need), the alarm, clock, and note pad (the best feature of the 505). However, this device is not worth the money. And certainly not worth giving up your Vx.Accessories that were available for the Vx, such as GPS system, is not available for the 505. The technical difficulties I have had with the 505 is ridiculous. I have tried to work with Palm to no avail to hotsync my 505 via infrared. My e-mail still will not sync correctly, and Palm support does not help.For me the device is actually worse than the Vx because of the technical problems.
GREAT ADDITION TO THE HORNS AND WOOFEERS I GOT FRO AMAZON,BUILT THESE SPEAKERS FOR ABOUT 50.00 A PIECE,AND WHEN I PUMPED THE JUICE TO THEM I WAS VERY SUPPRIZED I HAVE A SET OF JBLS,AND THESE SPEAKERS SOUND JUST AS GOOD THE SOUND QUILATY IS JUST A GOOD AS THE JBLS,NOW I HAVE A BACK UP PAIR FOR LESS THAN A HUNDRED BUCKS,GREAT JOB PYLE PRO
Not much to add to everything that's been said already; killer DSLR with excellent features and image quality. In capable hands it will produce output as good as anything else in its class and at the same time, like the rest of the Pentax lineup, offers stunning value and some unique features. You can tell it's been designed by photographers, for photographers.
My teens love the CD player, I use it for the radio. We have it on our bath counter. Good sound. Can hear it even in the shower. Was pricey but if it continues to work it is better than buying cheaper and being unhappy with the product. Time will tell.
The Presto 307912 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is a great value. We've used it to quickly cook collard greens (5 minutes cook time), mustard greens (4 minutes cook time, smoked ham hocks (35 minutes cook time), stewed beef for soup (9 minutes), and to pre-cook (par-boil) chicken wings before deep frying them. The cook times are AFTER the unit starts its steam spewing cycle which usualy takes about 5 minutes on our ceramic top stove.We typically turn the stove on high (10) and once the cooker starts to generate steam we turn it down to medium (4 or 5).Assembly is straight forward and simple. Clean-up of the stainless steel unit is also easy. It is a very welcome and cost effective addition to our kitchen.
this is a fun camera to have when going to the pool, beach or resort. We took it to Jamaica. The underwater pictures will turn out better when there is sunlight. Also if the water is not clear - obviously the picture wont be that clear. We had better pictures scuba diving when the sun was out an the water was calm. keep extra batteries on hand because when they get low it will die quickly. Also be prepared for a delay in the shutter speed. There is a lag between the time you take the picture and the picture is taken.
This filter more or less stays on my wide angle lens, esp. when I'm shooting during daylight. Has to be cleaned regularly as it smudges something awful, but it makes everything look nicer, giving me wonderful blue skies and fluffy white clouds. Makes water look great too, very fluid instead of static. Well-made and highly recommended.
In a nutshell, this Ceiva 3 picture frame and service is saved from getting 1 star, because conceptually, the service it provides is great. I am shocked that the company has been around so long and still has the feel of a start up, with product quality issues, customer service issues, and web interface issues.My first Ceiva 3 receiver came with a screen defect. This was a gift, so it was a good thing I checked to make sure it worked, otherwise my gift recipient would have to deal with all the issues that I had to deal with to get a new one shipped and working again. The only saving grace was that customer service hold times were typically short.Once you get your receiver working, it's pretty straightforward to pull photos from your collection, and upload them. Yay.Regretfully, once you start accumulating photos on their site, their web interface for managing your photos and receivers is pretty marginal. It is not very intuitive to navigate, and there isn't something as simple as a "back" button, so you have to constantly cycle around in circles when you want to do things (i.e. always having to click back on "My Photos" and start over in the root directory). There is also no way that I have seen where you can control the ORDER of the slideshow that gets uploaded! That seems like pretty fundamental functionality for what this is, a digital slideshow viewer!As far as picture quality goes, again, marginal. If you are expecting the quality you see on your computer monitor, you will be gravely disappointed. Even at the highest allowable picture size and quality settings, I was disappointed. I don't know if this is a function of the photos they are uploading, or if it is a fundamental flaw in the LCD quality they use. I know my photos aren't the issue because they were taken with a Canon 10D and typically look great.Lastly, I was also very disappointed in the off-axis viewing of the Ceiva LCD. You pretty much have to be staring right at the photo frame to get good contrast in your pictures. If you go just a bit to the left, to the right, or up or down, you lose contrast and brightness drastically. This is TERRIBLE for a picture frame that is constantly being viewed from multiple angles!It's a shame that Ceiva pretty much has a monopoly on the digital photo receiver service industry. I think they could benefit from a little competition to keep them honest in providing better value to their customers. Perhaps that's why their year subscriptions are so expensive ($100), their business model must assume that the customer doesn't see the value and leaves after a year.
Connections in back of each speaker are a little pain to get to, but makes appearance look nice without wires hanging out. Sounds great~!
If you are concerned about data loss due to a virus or hard drive crash, this little drive from Iomega is the answer.It's a breeze to backup your files with this drive. I placed several shortcut folders pointing to the Zip on my desktop and using drag and drop (or copy and paste) the files are quickly archived. Setup is easy and if you use a notebook or other second computer you can take your files everywhere you go. One down side is the disks are somewhat expensive but I think they would hold up beter than CD's, especially on the road.Great product from Iomega that I highly recommend!
...normally I choose manufacturer-branded printer inks/toners and avoid "compatible" cartridges. However, while doing some upkeep on a relative's computer while out of town, I didn't want to schlep to a big box store or pay the premiums (on both shipping and retail price) from Dell when the toner level showed up as depleted.This cartridge fit perfectly and was recognized without issue upon installation. The Dell printer driver correctly indicated the full toner level, and print quality was indistinguishable from an OEM cartridge.What's not to like ?
With shipping, these are less expensive than lesser discs at Walmart. They are 16X and work very well with "Dvdcopy.com" DVD copying software. This brand is actually reccommended by "Dvdcopy". Great discs, great price.
Overall its good product, but some thing could be improved.1. Low light video recording seems to be jerky, looks like frame count was sacrificed for exposure times2. Low light performance of still camera is inadequate, it's impossible to use autofocus feature. Even picture in viewfinder or on LCD screen is clear, photos is out of the focus. Probably same deal with long exposure times, camera becomes susceptible to tiny hand's tremors.3. Viewfinder is almost unusable due poor picture quality, so it's narrows you down to only LCD screen usage.4. Mini DVD-RAM discs are hard to find. It's important to mention that Mini DVDRW+ discs for Sony even harder to find.5. No auto prompting for format fresh DVD-RAM discs. Make sure to format it yourself before usage, camera doesn't seem to care if you use blanks, but you will lose all your images.6. All extra accessories, including bag, tripod and set of lenses cost extra.All above problems are minor. Camera is absolutely right for the price tag under 600$. You will get crisp colorful movie and OK still photos, which can be viewed on regular DVD player. Sound quality is also good; wind noise filter option is a plus.
They didn't give me mouse and never accept my request of refund!!It have passed over 1 month since I ordered.Terrible attitude!DON'T BYU ANYTHING from him.
lock broke on initial use. contacted manufacturer who assisted with breaking into case to obtain laptop. manufacturer provided new item per warranty, however, I incurred shipping charges for a defective item (left lock on case).
The design is been strange, definity might not fit well for anyone. The most amazing thing about this headphone is offered feature called HD, which really does work depend the quality of audio. However the audio has static sound you can also heard those as well, but you can hear thing u never heard before, the strong point is the vocal, heard clearly as well, major cons is nearly no bass support. But no headphone this size good in bass anyway. Has nice volume control and clip good for running. Perfect for classical music.
This product is a great value for the price. I own other onkyo stereo equipment. This cd player meets my needs. Delivery was also very quick. Thumbs up!
This cable worked perfectly and it's solidly built. Not to mention it was a great price as well! If you have the option between composite and S-Video go S-Video.
A photographer friend told me to purchase a flash that was of the same make of my camera, and to spend as much money on it as I could afford. Well, I probably could stretch and afford the model above this, but this is a great flash. For inside shots, outside low light shots, and even for putting that extra bit of umpf into your shot on a sunny day. If all you have used is the pop up flash on your camera, you will be amazed. One of my best purchases in my camera accessories so far.
bought this to replace my stock mic and when i got it it was missing the screws to hold it together.so i took my stock mic screws and put in it and it didnt work out that good the mic cord kept pulling out making a echo sound when keyed up..i took it and had a new 10ft cord put on it by a cb tech and now the button is messing up..i am very unsatisfied with this d-104.and the company that sell it i sent many messages to them over it and never heard back..would i recomend it?? !!NO WAY!! the old ones were made alot better..
I recently purchased the A430 (from a non-Amazon source, for the same price as Amazon currently sells this camera as of 6-10-2006) for a friend in Eastern Europe. He is computer literate and mostly uses the camera to save images to his computer and to share in e-mail.The factors that led me to chose this camera:1. Canon reputation for good quality. I had previously purchased two of the Canon Powershot S series cameras and have been delighted with them.2. Combination of good optical zoom (4x) and reasonable megapixels (4 MP...my friend doesn't print any photos, so 4 MP is more than enough for someone who shares pictures by e-mail and views them on a monitor).3. Use of AA batteries in this camera: the purchase of disposable AA batteries would be a financial hardship for the friend who received this camera. I was able to buy a $20 Li-MH battery set and charger (which accepts 240V European electric current) at Costco so that he can have a virtually unlimited (and cost-free) source of batteries and take all the photos he wants.4. Subcompact size was not an issue, as he has very large hands and would have trouble using the small buttons on most subcompact cameras. While a larger video screen would have been nice, most cameras that offer large screens also crowd the buttons so close together that they can be difficult to use for those with large hands or arthritis. He does not travel much and mostly uses the camera at home, so the ability to fit neatly in a small pocket was not an issue for him, and the larger size (vs. a subcompact such as the Canon S series) was actually a plus for him.I also bought a 512 MB SD card (PQI brand, about $15) to upgrade the camera, as well as an USB card reader (also PQI, $8) in case there was a conflict between the English language drivers and his Eastern European version of Windows (there was a conflict but the card reader solved this); no drivers were available in his language.Photo quality has been excellent, as least as good as my "S" series camera. Manual mode allows control of some functions such as flash and ISO speed. So far he hasn't made use of the pre-set "scene" modes, but you can take excellent photos without using the pre-sets.For $128, the best value I have ever seen in a digital camera. The only reason I would not buy one for myself, should my current camera break down, is because I travel frequently and it is important for me to have a camera that is truly pocket-sized (if not ultracompact).
was worried that it was too cheap but it works. Packaging was cheap - definitely not an OEM product but works
I got this for my SLVR phone and I LOVE IT!! It was at a great price. The phone company want $69.99 for a 512mb one and I got a 2GB for like 60 dollars. Amazing!! It really easy to use and makes my phone some much more cooler!!
Based on the specifications for class 6 SDHC memory cards I presume that his card has a speed rating of 133X or even more since my camera requires a write speed of approx 10MB per second.This 8GBs card is impressive through its flawless read and write at such high-speeds ( neither during playback nor during recording, have I experienced any glitches. I would like to note also that the audio and video have always remained in sync, and whilst in record mode, I encountered no lagging or frame drop).
This is a GREAT product, this ipod is a little bit bigger, but you got a lot of space usefull to backup data and lot of things,
I purchased the product for my father who has Parkinsons. He loves to listen to the radio to get to sleep and when he wakes during the night. When his old pillow speaker bit the dust, I had difficulty finding a replacement in stores so purchased this one from Amazon. I was afraid that he would have to go for quite sometime without his music but the speaker was delivered within a couple of days. Dad loves it, especially the cushioned design. An uncushioned speaker can be uncomfortable and for someone with trouble moving as adjusting the positioning can be difficult. Even if this speaker ends up right under his head during the night it is still comfortable. It has a good quality sound, is much more comfortable than his last pillow speaker and was inexpensive. All in all a great little speaker.
Works well. I think I'd prefer a swing top cover to better contain and protect the lens, but one shouldn't be taking lenses into rain, etc., anyway, so the drawstring closure is fine. Simple, effective.
It performed as expected. A wordy review is required to submit this rating. Everything after the 1st sentence is filler.
My ip90v Canon is so much easier to use with this battery addition. Easy install and works great not having to drag around a charger any more.
25 feet and it works perfectly. Using it for a connection from my PC into my Denon receiver. Feels like a quality cable and the image is great.
I just purchased this card 2 weeks ago. It's is the best AGP 8x 128Mb graphics card I've had, and it can handle all the 3D games I have. Since it's manufactured by ATI you don't have to worry about getting a bad product,there's no problem with warranty, and you get ATI Catalyst software. It comes in good on the TV, but like all cards, when it's plugged into a TV, it's going to be hard to read whats on the screen. On the TV, it still comes in really good when playing games. I recommed this for gamers who don't have a lot of money to spend on cards
The Brother FAX-575 was purchased at Amazon, however their service was great, but the fax receiveing quality was very poor. I didn't want to have the problem of using print cartriges of this sort. I'm happy with the ink jet method. The sending was satisfactory, just slow.
This is my very first computer, bought with my own money, earned from my own sweat and toil. Perhaps then, I am biased when I say that it is definately an excellent and capable little machine for a very reasonable price. HOWEVER, it would have been nice if the motherboard hadn't died after only three weeks. Luckily there is a warrenty and if you can manage to get the computer ownership transferred to your name (if it is a refurbished computer like mine, the company who sells it to you is sypposed to do this) before anything goes wrong, then you might just be able to get it fixed. I'm going through all this as I write. As always, buyer beware.
This is at best an inconvenient system to use and at worst it is unmanagable. I should have investigated this system more closely prior to purchase, but for the price I assumed it would have bass and treble controls. It has none and the bass is often times overwhelming. The display is inadequate and to see "normal" info (track, time, etc) displayed you need to have your TV on.It also has major input/output deficiences. For example the only other audio output is the headphone jack which silences the rest of the system.This is my first Samsung product and I am extremely disappointed.
I can't make comparisons, but I can tell you that it serves its purpose. It's got basically everything, and it's cheap. Norcent's affordable DP300 features dual NTSC/PAL video outputs, built-in MP3 decoding, and a dual-laser pickup for compatibility with not only DVDs and CDs, but CD-Rs and CD-RWs as well. It's also ideal for taking with you on vacation in Europe or Japan, as you can manually select the voltage on the back panel. Keep in mind that it will only play Region 1 DVDs. Composite and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television. In the audio realm, a single set of left-right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. A 96 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter ensures optimal decoding of DVDs and CDs. Playback options include onscreen menu, parental lock, resume/memory play, eight-grade fast or slow motion, and nine-image digest viewing. Supplied accessories include a composite-video/stereo analog-audio interconnect, an instruction manual, and a full-function remote control. So not being a techo-geek, I can't say what brand is better. It serves it's purpose, and if you're thinking about buying a DVD player, then I would recomend this one.
I spent a week or so trying to find the right PocketPC to buy for the limited amount of cash I had, and for a while I thought about the Toshiba e740 - after all, it is the same thing as the e755 but without the 32mb of never-deleted, ultra-secure Flash RAM. However, after reading Amazon reviews of the e740, I decided to spend the extra money and buy the e755.Well, I can't say if the e740 has all the problems listed in its reviews, but I can say that the e755 has none of them. I have had my unit for over a week now,a nd have never regretted anything about the purchase. The unit is incredibly fast, has ample memory (the secure Flash memory, especially, is a blessing), does all the things a PocketPC is supposed to do, and more, and has yet to cause me a problem. It even runs games well (game versions compatible with the iPaq system seem to run perfectly on my Toshiba, especially Doom), and the buttons, no matter what anyone says, work just fine. While I haven't had a chance to try out the wireless internet yet, I expect the same flawless operations that I've experienced so far.So, if you're out to buy a PocketPC, make sure to get the Toshiba e755 - you won't regret it.
I tried to use these in a computer that I built earlier this year. The computer has nine fans in it (six case fans, one in the power supply, and two on the memory), so it gets a bit loud. I had hoped using these soft mounts on some of the case fans would help reduce the noise. I never found out if they reduce noise, because they failed to provide a sturdy mount for the fans.The reason I am giving this product two stars instead of one is because I was mounting the fans in an unusual way: the fans are on the outside of the case due to cramped space inside. The case has two vents in the top for optional fans or radiators. The memory and CPU cooler take up that area inside the case, so if I wanted to put exhaust fans on these vents, they had to go on the outside, with a Molex pass-through card to supply power, metal grills on the tops of the fans, and sturdy mounts to hold them to the outside of the case. These mounts were not sturdy, and the slightest bump knocked the fans loose. Because of the cramped space inside the case, it is difficult to re-mount the fans if they get knocked loose. After that happening enough times in rapid succession, I ultimately ended up replacing this product with more traditional fan screws.Whatever noise-reduction benefit you gain from using these soft mounts, will probably be counterbalanced by frustration from them not being able to hold a case fan in place.(In case you're wondering, the case is a Cooler Master Elite 430 and the two fans are Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. The computer was built specifically for managing photography and video.)
I tried it with my mobile phone. It did not work at all. I put it with a working 3.5 headset and mic. But no use. This is now a junk for me.
bEST THING WE LIKE IS THAT IT IS SLENDER AND FITS NICELY INTO THE STORAGE CABINET...DOES A GOOD JOB....GOOD VALUE...
This product works great, looks great. Just be carefull it is really delicate...I used a credit card to press on it and ended up scratching the cover. Take it easy, do it lightly and place it carefully!!!! Its almost a perfect fit (there are millimiters of spaces;you can go under the screen easyly).I give 3 stars because the instructions were not sufficient. leading me to scratch it. But the product is amazing, I could say it enhances the screen (and protecs it, besides the scratches I formes). I am actually being open minded and buying another one...axim must be perfect...and the quality of the product was so good...I must purchase again.THANKS AMAZON!!!(JUST be carefull and you WILL give it 5 stars)
Cheap, crisp sound. Have been a fan of these headphones for a long time - first heard at a CD shop demoing music, was happy to see them on amazon for a good price.Some have complained about bass - really? I think the highs and lows are very reasonable. Maybe I'm not as much of an audiophile as I thought.
I paid $[...] for a piece of crap and then I found this one for $[...] and it works 1000 times better than the Belkin thing I bought. I would have given it 5 stars, BUT the instruction manual was horrible. I didn't realize that the only way to power the thing on was to plug my Ipod into it. The only other downfall was I got a lot of feedback if I plugged the thing in all the way. Then, I lost the little metal piece that goes around the bottom of the part that plugs into the outlet. Ever since I lost that bit and plugged it in, NO MORE FEEDBACK!!!.The sound quality in my opinion is CD quality. Even on a station that I could hear fairly clear, this thing covered it up completely!! I'm so glad I purchased this.Another reason I had to downgrade the rating was because they (J&R; Music) charged me almost the same amount of the item for shipping to an APO/FPO address. That is horrendous!!! I can't believe how many companies try to get over on shipping to military....HORRIBLE!
D-Link DIR-655Reference my case # CNX 4007 7988 6After researching, I recently purchased the DLINK DIR 655.I was planning to use the new DIR 655 to replace an old D-Link DI-604.After half a dozen attempts following instructions, the new unit simply would not make an internet connection. I suspect something to be fundamentally flawed with the new unit as I have installed enough routers in the past.In a grueling tech support session with a tech support staff, which might have been 2 hours or more of trial and error, the new DIR-655 still would not make an internet connection. The tech rep was very courteous but the bottom line is the unit did not connect. I was given a case # and asked to call back.My time is quite valuable and these sort of matters quickly evolve to frustration leaving a bad taste in one's mouth for a company and it's products.After careful consideration, I purchased a Cisco Linksys Router as I dreaded another two hour tech support call from D-Link with no guarantee that the DIR-655 would work.I set up the Linksys and it was up and running in about 15-20 minutes, NO tech support required!The purpose of my feedback should be received a being positive in nature. I think company engineers and employees should be required to take new products home and work out the kinks before putting them out for sale. Paying a tech support staff hours to attempt to resolve issues must make some of these products negative cash flow rather than profitable.Respectfully,F.M.
I've had this thing for a year and when I first got it, I was really impressed. I read the manual and followed all the instructions to set it so that it performed all the functions of my other remote. But here are the problems I've encountered:Major problem #1: You can't change the volume or the channel by holding down the appropriate buttons. You have to press and release and press and release and press and release. A minor nuisance at first but after about a while it just becomes a pain in the a**.Major problem #2: You sometimes have to press the buttons HARD for the TV or device to do what you want it to do. AND you have to hold it up at just the right angle or position. I can have my Dish Network remote in my lap and press it and the satellite box and TV will respond. Not so with this remote. I have to hold it up in the air and angle it correctly.Major problem #3: Sometimes buttons switch functions. I'm pressing one thing and something else happens. I'm on one device and suddenly a button will cause another device to respond. Maybe I got a dysfunctional remote but I don't think so. I think you pretty much get what you pay for and I paid $20 for this gadget brand new.ALSO worth nothing: I think it's worth the extra money to get a remote with backlit buttons so I'm not having to get up to turn the light on to read the remote (which defeats the entire purpose of a remote).I would NOT recommend this remote.
Great product, very reliable. Only problem is that the map load is dated. Unfortunately, there appears to be a conflict between Garmin and Amazon relative to buying updates for the map load. Be sure to read reviews on the map load updates before buying.
I'm very pleased with this product and have been using it with great results. Thank you.
It was a very smooth transaction. I received exactly what was advertised. The shipping was very quick and professional. I will definitely buy from this seller again. I have used the monitor for about 6 weeks and I love it. There are no problems and the USB ports on the side of the monitor function beautifully. I'm very happy with the purchase.
It's been 2 days since I installed and tuned two 12 inch Legacy subs; they are in a sealed box with plenty of air room, hooked up to a matching Legacy Blue Diamond two channel amp. These are not street pounding trunk rattling sub, as the gain on my amp is adjusted properly and these two 12's hit lighter than one Cerwin Vega 12' (I had previously). For the price though they do add enough bass to piss off your girl friend in the car, and make you deaf. If your looking for something with more of a drop sound which doesn't miss a single beat these are not for you, however if your looking to add some good quality bass that complements your stereo and doesn't over power everything then these are just right for the price. I am happy with the price (about 38.00 each) and the sound is about average for a cheap set of Rockfords.
The setup of this access point is very straight forward and the web interface is fairly easy to use (although some advanced settings don't seem to be explained anywhere). However, the signal from this device seems to be very poor. If I put the access point next to the wireless router, I get around a 1.1Mbs transfer speed (same as my PCMCIA 54G card). At 15 feet (in direct sight), it drops down to between 500K-700Kbs. Put it around a corner (in my case, seven inches from being in direct sight) and you might as well give up. With a wall between the bridge and the router I would get about 6Kbs [six kilobits/second] (when it would work or not drop the line, etc). My PCMCIA card is still holding up at 800-900Kbs at this point. If you are not in direct sight and close to your router, you can expect your downloads to take tens of minutes rather than a handful of seconds. In all fairness, there could be something terribly wrong with my unit, but when I searched the web, I found similar complaints (other than here on Amazon). Also, we are running a G only network so the bridge cannot fall back to 802.11b speeds.
Delivered as promised. Exact fit. Very satisfied with product. Works great. Met expectations. Now I use my tripod more often, since I have my quick release platform.
I'm using this for when I check my sony nex 5 camera so it won't get damaged. Pelican makes great cases that are quite strong. I was able to fit the camera and all of the charging accessories in the case.If you would like to know something specific about this item just ask and I'll try to respond within a day or so.
This camera does everything.... does everything horribly. Although this camera seems like a bargain don't succumb to temptation. This camera's flash hardly works and it's pictures look like a kindergartner's drawing with a pad of paper and crayons. It's video is even worse. This camera wouldn't take a bright video even if it was near 10 120 watt lamps. This camera is horrible and would not recommend it to anybody, no matter how cheap the price.
This was a attractive, reasonably priced, well constructed laptop sleeve but too small for my 17" Dell Inspiron 1721 laptop. I was under the impression that if it said 17" it should fit my 17" laptop. Not so, what a boomer!
This 2GB Sony Pro Duo went on vacation with me -- to Paris, Venice, Florence & Rome. It (and the Sony DSC H2) worked far better in lowlight cathedrals than I expected. Outdoor pictures were flawless and, using a high resolution setting still got me just over 600 shots before I had to download.
I love these things. I understand they were hot in Japan but never quiet took off in the USA. I guess CD burning took the lead.
Couple Notes1. It's a pretty neat device, if you are interested in new and slightly nerdy technologies I would highly recommend it. Especially at the current amazon price which is the cheapest out there.2. The device gives out a small amount of sound even before you attach it to something, this might be disappointing to some. The amplification effect when you do attach to a hard surface is definitely noticeable however.3. You can push the volume pretty high with the device, the problem is I dont think it was made to handle loud output, you can get good sound at a nice volume level but if you start to blast the music the output from the device gets really distorted.4. The sound quality is decent, not much in terms of bass though.5. It's small, the size of a pager or small cell phone.6. From what I understand the battery life is very good.7. If you attach it to a piece of glass on something like a door the sound is about the same volume on both sides of the door, I thought that was neat.8. Be carefull with it, if you attach it to a wall attach it near the floor or keep a close eye on it, the suction cup holds quite well but the device is heavy. I let it fall hard on the floor within my 1st hour of using it. The device survived but I don't know how much punishment it can take. Windows are your best bet for sure, anything that holds well with a normal suction cup will do fine.Overall its a cool little gadget, if they improve the sound quality and volume threshold it will be a great product!
I bought as the second battery for the grip of my D700. This is the same as the one in the main camera body, so it can be used in either place.This is the original Nikon battery and I would not want to risk damaging my camera.
A very power and feature packed remote. I enjoy a challenge, but this remote is testing my limits. First of all I had to track down the web site and download the most recent software and firmware, otherwise it would not recognize 3 of my four remotes. I spent several hours trying different combinations and time delays for the express settings. The express buttons are supposed to turn on or off all components with one button push. Sometimes it works, but most of the time not. I may be able to spend some more time and tweak it to the point it may sort of work. It just doesn't have enough buttons to control all the features and options of the original remotes. I still have to pick up the original remote way too often. I does do the very basic operations of all the remotes I have programed. I didn't even check in to the Harmony remote because of the cost, but I am thinking now my time and frustration are worth quite a bit.
It isn't the easiest thing to get working sense I didn't feel like shelling out the $100 for belkin's software. But if you know enough about bluetooth-serial com ports and how to adjust the baud rate, then it's definately worth it.
I bought a product that is almost the same as this one (U205-S5058 instead of U205-S5057) at another store ($1200 before tax; the same specs except Vista Business), and I have been using it for about three weeks now. I thought I write a short review, as this is an interesting laptop with slightly annoying imperfections.First of all, I think the Windows Vista OS that comes with it seems a bit too much for this laptop. Despite the RAM upgrade to 1.5 Gb (which may or may not be important?), it did not run at a comfortable speed, and it felt a bit slow all the time. After I realized that a few of my important programs (including a rather expensive CAD program) simply would not install in Vista, I finally decided to downgrade to Windows XP SP2. What a change! I definitely would recommend XP instead of Vista, as you can really feel the difference in speed. If I am not doing anything, then XP claims about 350 Mbyte memory, while Vista claims about 800 Mbyte. XP boots up faster and user interactions are simply more responsive. I suspect that (1) the graphics card is not so fast, (3) Vista is a memory hog and (3) not installing all Toshiba programs in XP also helped a little maybe. While unfortunately virtually all new PCs now come with Vista, I would definitely advise against using Vista at this point for the above reasons and more importantly this: what is the added security, if your important programs just don't run on it?The other slightly annoying problem that I am experiencing with this PC (after installing XP? -- not sure) is that for certain events, there is an unfortunate feedback to the sound card -- it gives a sort of a static noise (two to four low frequency popping noises in succession) that is weak but audible and thus annoying. The noise comes up when pages change in Internet Explorer, when views change in file manager, and when certain warning/information dialog comes up. I am not sure what to do now having installed up-to-date drivers downloaded from Toshiba web site.Overall, though, I think this laptop is quite decent, and is recommendable. It's got quite reasonable specs for the price. Screen is quite good, and appears to be free from imperfections. I like the motion sensor protection for the hard drive, and the (semi?) spill-proof keyboard. At first, I did not quite like the fact that you have to open up the keyboard to upgrade RAM, but then once you figure it out, it is fine (despite the manual saying "contact Toshiba service person to do it"). One might say that a built-in microphone, a built-in webcam, and/or a built-in blue tooth would have been nice, but these are not essential for me. Again, though, because of the slight noise problem that I described above, and because of the Vista OS (not Toshiba's fault, I guess), I would not give it 5 stars. Additionally, I am not so crazy about the Toshiba support website. I haven't yet found any information that is useful there, except drivers.Note added: The above noise problem seems to be gone after tweaking the soundmax configuration to have "No Power Savings". It must be that the popping noise that I heard was coming from the sound chip powering down or something like it. Also, I am sure now that the events that led to this noise was a temporary turning on of the sound device as windows make sounds on certain events. I hope that the audio driver is revised to circumvent this problem.
My wife and I recently took a trip to upstate NY and "discovered" the true value of a great GPS device. It navigated, it found alternatives when I made driving mistakes, it found a selection of motels and eating establishments, and best of all, it took us directly to our destinations while telling us the miles and time remaining in our current leg of the trip. We will not travel without it!!!
I wanted to get a quality screen that would work in our new home theater and was very impressed with the quality of this screen. Being an engineer by trade, I was impressed that the aluminum extrusion used on this frame was of high quality and was machined to very close tolerance's. The instructions were not needed as all of the parts were well designed and fit well. It took me about 30 minutes to assemble the frame and then fit the screen to the frame. Very well done Elite Screens!
PLEASE do not purchase this item. It sounds terrible, eats batteries, the mirror fogs, the knobs don't work once it's wet....the worst part? That neither Target nor the manufacturer will stand behind this product. The manufacturer only wants to replace it with the exact same model, and Target won't help at all.
A great center channel speaker for the money...delivers clear, crisp sound. Would recommend for anyone's Home Theater system.
I bought this lens about a month ago. I was concerned of the reports I read that it was not well made and that there was excessive motor noise compared to other Canon USM lenses. Well, recently I took it up to the Canadian Rockies to do some wildlife photography and it performed admirably. No bothersome noise. Well made, just the same build quality as the standard lens that came with my 40D. The picture quality at 300mm is excellent. I'm very pleased with this lens and think its great for amateur photographers looking for a versatile zoom lens in the ~$550 range.
It does everything it says it will do. Worth the money since it is so well built.
I value ViewSonic brand so I bought one VA721 from Office Depot during Thanksgiving time last year. Unfortunately either the backlight or one of the RGB color was broken in about 1.5 months so that the screen looks very weird. I am an engineer and I understand this will happen sometimes. I called the customer service. I told them that I understand this and just want to get this fixed and I got Advanced Replacement permit to replace the broken one. The representative said I should receive the replacement in about 3 days. This is all good.So I waited for about a week, but I did not receive the replacement. I called again. The representative said they are still trying to allocate one unit for me (I thought ViewSonic make LCD monitor, am I right?) and should be available in next several days. So I waited another week and but I did not receive it. I called third time and I was promised to have one tomorrow. OK, I can live with that. However, I did not have my unit in 3 days not even a confirmation email. So I called again. By now I was really upset so I requested to talk to the manager. The representative told me the manager's name is John, but the manager said his name is Mike (a fake one?! whatever). The manager did not have any patience to listen to me but promise me to ship one unit for me by next Monday. Ok, whatelse can I do other than taking their words?Eventually I got my unit in about a month after I first called. Guess what I got? A LCD monitor made in May 2004 with scratch everywhere around the body of the monitor and even had greese on the power cord. My VA721 was made in August 2005 and it's almost brand new. So I called again and got another Advanced Replacement permit. Now it is about another month and I haven't heard anything from them and haven't got anything either. I am tired of calling them. I will see how long I will have my second replacement back and I will keep you guys posted.I will never buy ViewSonic products again and I will tell my friend so too.
I purchased these headphones to use at work because it is often difficult to concentrate with all of the phone conferences going on. They fold up quite well and look nice. They are comfortable and the sound is good, but the earpiece separated from the rest of it after only two uses.I am asking for my money back!
Fit my Brian Moore guitar nicely. Keeps the guitar secure when closed. Good value and I prefer a hard case to the gig bag I used previously.
IOMEGA ZIP 250 MB USB PoweredThis ZIP250USBPCMBP device allows both storage and transfer of data at a high rate of speed. Computers have a limit on the number of IDE devices, and desktop computers have a limited number of bays. The disks may be replaced to provide vast storage within the 250Mb limit. This transfer is about as fast as an internal IDE ZIP device. The 250 unit can read and write the more popular 100Mb ZIP disks as well (but can't do a Long Format). You should use the EJECT command instead of the eject button because of write caching by the operating system.The "User's Manual" warns against using the Operating System to copy a disk. Use the Iomega "Copy Machine" program. Right click on the ZIP drive to select the Iomega "Format" function. Use "Short Format" to delete all data on a ZIP disk. The "Long Format" repairs a 250 disk with errors, converts from another format, or removes all passwords. "Write Protection" protects against writing over data, a password can protect against both reading and writing files. You can also flag the ZIP drive as "non-removable" so it appears like a hard drive. The manual has the details.An Iomega ZIP USB drive has its drive letter assigned after the CD-rom drive letter(s). This is the optimal unit for most people. Will the data on a disk survive for over a decade? Not with some floppy disks. Few hard drives survive 10 years of daily use. All your important data files should be copied from a hard drive to ZIP drives or other media. ZIP drives, like floppies, should not be exposed to magnetic fields or high heat. CDs can be damaged by high heat. ZIP disks are reusable, replacing data does not decrease the size. A CD disk consumes space when a file is replaced. Both can have labels. Some say ZIP drives are obsolete, but not as long as they are useful to you. A ZIP disk has no compatibility problems between different systems and computers. A CD written on one system may not be updated by a different system if the software is incompatible.To test the status of a used ZIP disk. 1) Right click on the drive, select `Properties'. 2) Select the Iomega tab (after support was installed). 3) Select `Diagnostics', then `Close' after the green light. 4) Select `More Info' on the `Disk Type' Note the `Disk Life Status' and the `Format Life Status'. Percentages lower than about 85% are not good. 5) A `Long Format' can improve the Life Status statistics.
Pros:CostCons:I am using it with the iPhone. I can't put this close enough to my car radio to have it play through it. It seems like I have to cut a hole in the radio and shove it in. I gave up after an hour of trying. It might work better for indoors or in places with less stations in the vicinity.Bottom Line:(look at Cons)
This is a PCI memory module for a PC. I had a similar module in one of the two slots on my mother board (different brand). The other slot was empty. Checked the mother board specs and it said that it could handle 2GB, so I bought this and plugged it into the empty slot. The firmware picked it up automatically on boot-up and now my Quickbooks runs noticeably faster. Easy upgrade.
I HAVE THIS MODEL S200 WHICH I PURCHASED 2 YEARS AGOIT DEVELOPED FINE DUST INSIDE THE LENS.I TRIED TO GET IT REPAIRED AND THE REPAIR SHOP SAIDIT IS A SEALED UNIT AND THEY CAN'T REPAIR IT.I THINK THIS EXPENSIVE CAMERA SHOULD BE REPLACED BYTHE MANUFACTURER.PLEASE ADVISE ME HOW I CAN RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM.LARRY HAVRILIAK
Did a LOT of research trying to decide on the brand, features, looks and price point. This was going to be a Christmas present for my wife and was going on the bedroom wall. Wow! For $739 direct from Amazon, I feel it was not only a great buy but a steal. Just put it on the wall and attached a local HD antenna. The picture is amazing! I currently have a Dish Network standard DVR tuner hooked up and the picture is also very good.On order is Dish HD tuner, can't wait for it to arrive. This is the best 26" LCD.
Pros-small, long-battery life, high-qualityCons-short ranged, can only be used in front of cameraI love my remote, and wouldn't trade it for anything but a good old cable release. The wireless is nice, but I'd like to be able to use it from behind my camera.
This is a good product and can keep files and music on a neat little flash drive. I like the design and rubber coating. Could not give it a higher rating. And, Corsair is a great product company. Thanks for making the order experience good, Amazon.
My StreetPilot III came with one of these, which I mounted in my main vehicle, and I then purchased a beanbag mount for my other vehicle and for rental cars. While the beanbag mount does work well, it is no substitute for the &quot;real thing.&quot; This dash mount is a great item that allows the unit to be rotated (360 degrees if you want) then easily locked into place. The permanent mounting disk is truly permanent, and the temp disk works great to try it in a position for a while to make sure it works well there.
Apparently, you DON'T get what you pay for, because these are way too GOOD for the price. I had a pair for buds just like this from some other brand I can't even remember, and they were the exact same price but they sounded terrible. I mean, seriously terrible!! When I got these, I did a little A-B test and it was pretty amazing. These are absolutely the best buds you can get for under 100 bucks. So dont even think of getting the VMODA's. They sound fine but they break very easily.
the dongle works fine but it could use some new software. it's
I could kick myself for buying another one. The first one just quit after 13 months. The second one has been nothing but trouble. The node locks up every 2 days. I use to always get 11mb/sec. With the new one I get either 1 or 2 Mb/sec. I downloaded new firmware to the device. No improvement.
For most part it does the job. It is just a bit hard to insert the Mini SDs in the socket.It has stopped working!
This is a wonderful accessory to your 49g, and I have benefitted immensely from the cable. But, I purchased the cable by itself... It goes without saying that the large breadth of additional programs, and the ability to contiuously update the ROM are features that you almost can't live without, but there is no sense in living without some of your hard earned cash. The cable can be purchased stand-alone from several on-line vendors. ...I purchased anadditional USB port adapter for this cable. I rate the product itself very, very highly, but I rate the price for the unneccessary software you are being charged for as low as possible. Good Luck!!!
I got it for free. Free my brownish black ax.The signal reach is in millimeters. As you move away the signal level drops faster than snoop dogg dropped it when it was hot.Stay away from this router. If you get it for free, sell it to unsuspecting jackaxes as fast as you can. I am looking for some right now.
I owned a camera store in Fairope, Alabama in the 70s. My camera of choice was the Nikon F2. My favorite lens were the 28mm F3.5 Nikkor for interiors and landscapes and the 105mm F2.5 Nikkor for portraits. I find the equiv to 35mm camera zoom range of 24mm to 140mm on the Kodak P880 perfect for most photographs I want to take. I like the "feel" of the P880. The more I use the camera, the more comfortable I am the manual adjustments available. The fully automatic mode works well for most applications...but in low light or other special conditions, the camera can be operated pretty much like a manually controlled cameral. Eight megipixels produce very nice 8 by 10 prints even after cropping. The big two and a half inch led is very nice and the electronic viewfinder is clear and easy to use even with my glasses. I really like having a hot shoe and pc connector for my old flash units. I have had the P880 for over a month and I guess I have taken a couple hundred pictures and I couldn't be happier. I am very glad Kodak offers such a fine camera for less the half the cost of the Nikon and Cannon SLR digitals. I realize the lens are not interchangable but that is the only difference I can see and that isn't an issue for me. If you appreciate a fine camera and can get past the stigma of a Kodak...then the P880 could be the camera for you.
I have had the Olympus C-2100 UZ for more than a year and a half.Its exceptional qualities are alrady mentioned by other reviewers. I would emphasize that most of the available digital cameras have 2 issues:1. Blurry pictures when shot indoorsThe C-2100, due to its Image stabilization can take pics at a lower light level (without using the flash) than others.2. Slow focus and focus-to-shot-taken timesAgain, this camera has a large buffer space and its focusing is fairly fast. It is more than adequate for me.The 10x zoom allows pictures which cannot be taken by a 3x or a 4x zoom (which most cameras have nowadays).If a 2 megapixel camera is able to take reasonably good color/resolution pics (like the c-2100), having another camera with more (3, 4, 5 +) megapixels will not necessarily mean it will take better pics. Probably slower to take the next pic.If you can find it (probably sold new in Japan), buy it!!
When I tried it in XP, plug and play kept interrupting my installation and I finally gave up. After I tried it on my linux machine, it started working with no special attention.I haven't yet given it another shot in Windows but I can recommend this item for Ubuntu with Gnome.
I had bought the Canon Rebel XT as it was an affordable SLR for digital format about a month ago. I did not like it at all. You really had to go in and adjust the parameters to capture the look that I was going for. The small body was anoying and amaturish, and I was getting frustrated with the fact that I spent 1000+ 380 for a image stabalizer that really did not live up to my expectations. I ended up walking into J&R; in the city and I saw the Nikon D200 glowing in the case. As soon as I picked it up, my credit card went down!The 2.5 inch LCD is amazing and can be viewed from any angle. It has a multi-exposure option that is rediculous, and it feels like my old nikon SLR, just lighter. Right after I bought this camera I had to power it up and see what it can do. So i stopped at a deli ate lunch and put it together. Right after I took some of the best pictures that I have ever taken right out of the box. Switching to manual is a breeze as the ISO, W/B, and other features are so easy to setup compared to canons go through every menu mode.My Canon is on ebay now, and whatever loss I am going to take it doesnt compare to the happiness that the Nikon D200 brings me. This camera can do everything. I paid 2000 for the kit (with 18-70 mm lens) which is pretty good. I am sure I am going to get at least six to ten years of quality images with this fine piece of machinery and I can wait to go shooting this weekend!
First of all, I compared this camera with the Sony's P10, and they have basically the exact same specs, the only noticable differents is the design, P10 has a 16MB more capacity on the included Memory Stick, but for a price that is more than $50. I bought this camera and bought a Sony 128MB Memory Stick for $50 bucks.What I don't understand what amazon is doing is that I had one item in my shopping cart for 10 minutes at one moment, and the price had increased. Also amazon.com prices of most of their products are actually higher than their other retailer listed on amazon.com web site.What mystified me also is when I make an order, the order doesn't show up until like the next day, and when its about to shop, it does the same thing. What's going on with amazon?????
Product is always easy to receive and immediate for last minute gift needs.Click, print and go! I appreciate this as I attempt to woo my hubby.Thanks!
What else can I say? The shielding is super thick and not even close to impressionable from a poor wrap up job. The heads are also super thick and well soldered. The signal is clean. What more do you want from a cable? Oh, maybe tie-dye colored shielding. That's what it needs.
This was a replacement for a lost charger that come with the DS. It looks identical for all practical purposes and works correctly. For ~4$ what more can you ask?
I did not believe all the positive reviews I saw for this product, so I decided to check it out myself, and employ a scientific method. I was told that if held at a 45 angle, and you ask specific questions out loud in a monotone, they can predict the future. Accordingly, I asked if it was day instead of night, and said to respond with silence if it is so, and the cables did just that! I have no idea how they knew it, but I then raised it a notch, and I I asked them if night would follow day, and to answer with silence if it is so, and they did just that. THis is the most amazing product I have yet seen on Amazon or any other river.
This is my first digital camera, so I don't have anything to compare the 3500 to, but overall, this is a good, fun, camera and I'm glad I picked it up. It's easy to use, especially for a beginner. I was able to take pictures right out of the box. You can carry it around with you in your pocket, so it's easy to bring with you anywhere. The pictures it takes vary from exceptional to so so, in my opintion. The camera performs especially well when you have lots of light, giving sharp focus and stunning colors. If you are indoors in dim light, the camera has trouble focusing and the pictures come out somewhat grainy. I've really only used the auto settings, so I'm not really sure if the 12 scene modes that come built in are any good. This camera also suffers from really bad red eye problems. I've read it is because the flash is mounted so close to the aperture and this is a problem of any camera designed this way. I suppose it comes along with the compact size, which is well worth it. If you have good photo editing software, you can deal with red eye in most cases. I would recommed that you buy a bigger flash card than what comes with the unit. I went with a 250 megabite card, and I would have a hard time filling up a card of this size. You can take several hundred pictures at the highest settings. I like the rechargable battery that comes with this camera, but you have to conserve your shots and performance starts to suffer as the battery drains. So, I plan on buying an extra battery since I would hate to run out of juice at a crucial moment. So, if you're looking for a good point and shoot digital camera, I think you'll like this one, but you have to understand its limitations.
this review process is far to cumbersum for me to care about making a good review so i hope the stars do it for you.
I have had this camera only a few weeks and used it a little. It is not as intuitive as I expected and seems to use battery life very fast. The range of features is wonderful, but so far little used by me.
i pluged it in the second i got it and everything worked with a crystal clear view. the sound was crystal clear aswell. i would recemmend this to anyone!
The headphones were really nice because I have extremely small ears and I can never find headphones that dont fall out of my ears. This fit nice and snug and you can adjust how tight you want it. The price was also really great and the quaility of the headphones were great!
I only use SanDisk products, because of the great quality. This is not the exception. It might not be the cheapest one, but you get what you've payed for. For an amateur camera, the "ultra" series is more than enough.
This was a sleek looking soft leather case that we purchased for our Olympus Stylus 1000. There wasn't much padding to the case, so I always wondered how much protection the camera was really getting from it.
Arctic Silver 5 is the only thermal compound for CPU which I use. The Arctic brand of coolers is also very good. I am happy with this provider.
These headphones are very small but powerful. The sound is very crisp! I would definitely recommend these for use on iPods, personal computers etc.
This is an excellent camera and I heartily recommend it. I have been an avid photographer for over 40 years and my standards are very high. I have used everything from fully manual large format cameras to ultra small point and shoot APS film cameras.This is my first digital camera and I did a lot of research before I bought one. I read up on dozens of models, tried a few of my friends cameras and handled quite a few in stores before deciding on this one. This is the best camera I could find in this price range. I could not be more pleased with it.The pictures are very sharp, with no digital noise or artifacts. Colors are perfect. There are no unpleasant color casts and the colors are rich and vibrant without being oversaturated. I ran a number of my test pictures through Photoshop and I found that grays are neutral and blacks and whites are pure.The camera itself is small and light enough to fit into a cargo pocket or to wear with a small belt pouch. It fits comfortably in your hands and all the controls are well placed. The LCD screen on the back is huge and is very bright and clear. It was one of the camera's strongest selling points.The lens is excellent. The 4X zoom is a bit wider than most at the wide end and a bit longer than most on the tele end. It has a great range and really shines when used for portraits within the telephoto range. It is much better than the standard 3X zoom found on most cameras of this size and price. It was the deciding factor for me.The 5 megapixel resolution is outstanding and it really shines when you want to crop or blow up just a portion of a picture.The camera has numerous scene modes and a full range of auto exposure and manual controls. I suspect that most users, myself included, will just set it on Auto and forget it, but it is nice to know that more sophisticated options are available. All the other options are easily accessed through a very simple menu system that seems much easier to use than those on most other digital cameras. All buttons and controls are well placed and easy to use.I especially appreciate the fake sound of a shutter clicking when you take a photo. I don't know how many times I've used friends cameras and couldn't figure out if I had taken a picture or not. The sound can be turned off if you don't like it, but I find it very helpful.There is virtually no shutter lag. You take the picture the moment you press the shutter button. This was crucial for me. Most digital cameras have a slight lag and it can be maddening when it causes you to miss that perfect moment. I have a film camera that suffers from a slight lag and even after 7 years of use, I still find it annoying.Battery life seems good but I will probably purchase an extra battery and keep a fully charged spare on hand. The external charger is very compact and it is a real advantage to be able to charge the battery outside of the camera.The 32MB of internal memory is a bit more than most but you'll want to purchase an extra SD card. I bought a 256MB card and it is more than enough for me. Interestingly, Kodak notes in the documentation that the camera works best with regular SD cards, not the ultra fast ones, so save your money and buy just a standard card. The camera writes to the card almost instantaneously, so you will never lose a shot waiting for the camera.The flash is quite good. Exposure and color are very accurate. There is no ugly blue cast and it does not overexpose like so many others do. Like most other small cameras with the flash near the lens, red eye can be a problem. It is no worse than any other camera and is easly corrected with almost any software.The auto white balace works very well. I doubt that I will ever have to set it manually but you can if you need to.The burst modes and auto bracketing are nice features but I probably won't need them all that much. Still, it is nice to have them when you need them.The Easyshare software that comes with the camera is very good but not outstanding. It will do everything you need with ease but Mac users will probably prefer iPhoto or the $100 Photoshop Elements. Since I use the full version of Photoshop everyday, the software was not an issue for me.The camera has a good movie mode but I really don't care about that at all, so it was not a factor in my decision. I have a Mini DV movie camera for when I want movies.I strongly urge you to handle any camera you are considering. Go to a store and actually pick it up and use it. I have used Canon cameras for over 30 years and was all set to buy a Canon digital camera in this price range. It was an excellent camera but when I held it and used it, I realized it was not for me. I almost bought it sight unseen just because I have always gotten such good use out of my Canons. I would have been disappointed with it. I made sure to try out this Kodak Z730 before I ordered it. It suits me perfectly, but you may find something that bothers you. Try it before you buy it!There are a few minor quibbles. For $300 it should come with a case. I did not like having to run out and spend another $10 just so I could take the camera with me. I've noticed that almost no other cameras in this price range come with a case, so I guess Kodak is not alone in this cost cutting.I would have also appreciated an AC adapter to run it without batteries when it is attached to the computer, but I guess Kodak wants to sell those docks. Again, almost no other camera companies include this accessory anymore, so this should not be a deal breaker.I'm one of the few people who still prefer to hold the camera up to my eye and use the optical viewfinder instead of the LCD. This camera has a good optical viewfinder and you can even set the diopter adjustment. I wish the optical viewfinder was a bit larger and had a bit more information in it but that would probably make this camera more costly. Since most people use the LCD screen to compose their photos, this is probably not an issue for most buyers.In conclusion, this is a great camera for quick snapshots of friends and family. Use it for vacations, parties, candid photos and just about everything else. It is easy to use and gives excellent results. You can just set it and forget it or you can use its more advanced features to do more sophsticated photography. In the end, it is all about the pictures and with this camera, the pictures are beautiful. You will not find a better camera in this price range.
I ordered on 12/2 from Amazon; received 12/9 in New Orleans. Packaging was well protecting the items. Thanks!
This modem was really easy to setup, worked like a charm, but then it died after a year and 1/2. I would like to think that a piece of electronics with no moving parts would become obsolete before it breaks, but that was not the case with this modem. It lasted about 1/2 as long as I think it should have for my money, so I give it 3 stars.My cable company recommended the Toshiba PCS2200 as the modem they have the fewest problems with, so that is what I purchased as a replacement (it has a 5 year warranty instead of only 1).Sorry Best Data... I most likely won't purchase another product from you.
I got the Bluetooth version of this printer and I paired it with a couple of Sony Vaio laptops. So far everything has worked extremely well. Printouts are better than I expected from a inkjet. The fact that it can travel and run off batteries is a huge plus! This printer hasn't let me down yet. The only thing that I wasn't so jazzed about was the size. It's not big for a inkjet printer, but it is awfully big to put in the bag with your laptop to carry around while you travel. I wish they could figure out a way to make it thinner.
It does a good job of protecting the Zen so I'll give it that - and the quality of the stitching and finish couldn't be better. But, is this real leather? It seems more like high-quality "pleather". I'm not crazy about having to put it in upside down either. It just seems strange and you constantly open it upside down - maybe I'll get used to it but it's not intuitive. If you put it in the other way, it's too tight and the buttons are all pressed so the device doesn't work. See the pictures I posted above.I'll update this once I've had it a while longer. It's a little stiff - which is good - but once it breaks-in a little I think I'll like it even more. First impression - this is overpriced - should be more like $20 definitely. And, at least throw in some screen protectors for this price - that's ridiculous. You have to buy protectors separately. On the plus side, you can do everything with the case on - you have full access to all the buttons, inputs, etc. and even charging.Edit:It was just a little stiff in the beginning and it was pressing the bottom two buttons all the time so it wouldn't work well and that's why I had to put it in upside down. But, now after it's stretched out, you can put it in the case either way. And, it's much preferable with the flap on top otherwise it can fall out a little too easily.I still like the case in general and haven't found a better option. It's thin and yet does a superb job of protecting the device. With all my "toys" I do tend to prefer the leather cases (Palm, Treos, phones, etc). They tend to have a better feel when I'm holding them.Odd - the picture of this case has changed since I bought this and wrote the review - if you look at my pictures - it looks like an entirely difference case. This one has a 1-2" wrap around velcro strap to hold it closed. Mine has no strap - the flap actually has a few millimeters of velcro along the edge and that's plenty to keep it closed.
Love it, works soo easily. Programming it to my tv was a snap.Lights up prettily too.Got rid of two useless remotes sincepurchasing this one.
I am writing this review because of my COMPLETE DISSATISFACTION with Linksys's customer service. (and the fact that the router doesn't work)I spent over 2 hours on the phone with 2 different technicians plus an additional 1 hour on the phone with Verizon.After all of this we were not able to get the Linksys router working. I could connect to the internet but no matter which way we configured the DSL modem and router the Linksys will not work.The Linksys did work for about a week then suddenly stopped working and we starting having this problem.It was determined that a new router should be sent. A Linksys technical rep. contacted a supervisor and got the replacement approved. The tech. rep told me to call customer service the following day when they open and request a replacement.I did that but was told by customer service rep. that the replacement wasn't authorized. They wanted me to continue to troubleshoot which I refuse to do. After 3 hours of troubleshooting I feel that I did my job as a customer and it is time that they did their job. They offered to call the store and try to get it replaced. They told me that Linksys wouldn't replace the router but I would have to go back to the store with it.Then another customer service representative called me back and told me that they can't contact the store with the information that I supplied, (which I got off my VISA bill), I bought the router on line from Circuit City. I am feed up with Linksys and just wanted a replacement router sent. But Linksys feels that 3 hours of my time on a Sunday afternoon is not good enough for a replacement.I will be sending this piece of electronic plastic back to circuit city and purchasing another router from another manufacturer. I will NEVER purchase a Linksys product again.A VERY UNHAPPY FORMER CUSTOMER
After having literally 5 Bodum french presses break on me I was ready to move on. I'm pretty sure they make them breakable on purpose because they charge basically the same price for the glass as the whole unit. My kitchen looks like a dinosaur fossil pit of french press shells. I got two of these "unbreakable" french presses. They are just really nice plastic, but they work great. I was concerned about hot water in the plastic, but after using it I'm fairly certain it's spec'd correctly. The other thing that's cool is the high quality rubber grommet around the edge of the actual press screen (no idea if has a real name). Unlike the more expensive Bodum presses, this actually keeps all the particulate on the right side of the pressing. I know I'm reviewing this a bit early, just 4 or 5 presses in, but I am thoroughly impressed with the design. I at the very least have the piece of mind that I will eternally have these as a backup if I decide to go back to glass (presuming I don't lose them).
Works well but the reason I bought the battery is because the battery that my Helix came with was only lasting 2 days before needing charge (using it 1.5 hours per day). This battery lasts just as long, and if fully charged and not used for three days it is almost completely discharged (This also happened with the stock battery so nothing new here). I have not tried charging the battery and taking it out of the Helix to see how long the battery last fully charged and stored. In any case it works just as the stock battery so I can't complaint too much, specially for the great price.
I'm building a small system with a budget in mind. I needed something quick to start with. I'm old school and wanted a bigger woofer for my main speakers. These do produce a strong bass but I tweeked down the boom (caused by the ported design) with a quality subwoofer. Polk Audio would have been better but these are great for the price.
Works fantastic. It is quick when plugged into my internet and is in almost perfect condition.It is 4 stars because the wifi button to enable it doesnt seem to work and wont pick up a signal but my grandpa is a computer expert and it works fine.
This is a great item, with great features. Everything fits in one place, and is incredibly comfortable to wear. Plus, there aren't many slings out there that hold laptops (actually, I know of none except this one). So, not only are the features inside great, it also looks cool on the outside. Perfect all around.
This printer is great for a home user coming off of the inkjet bandwagon. It only runs off of Windows which is good enough for 85% of you out there. Cost per page is great as is the speed.I also had the 1250W and the 1350W is basically the same thing with better constrution/looks and faster. To the guy who was complaining about the toner cartridge - yeah, you have to use the Minolta toner which is probably a load of crap but don't misrepresent the product's cost. A regular toner is around $80, about $10 more than the Samsung equivalent. The high-capacity toner runs about $120 and is almost impossible to find so I wouldn't use it as an example of cost.
Does what it says and is easy to setup. Very happy with the purchase.
I was thinking about getting an Ipod since i have a macbook pro, but I think the zune was a better choice used or not. I know a person who has a zune now for 3 years with no problems, and I know a handful of people with Ipods who's changed or had to fix them every other month. The zune has a lot of great features and the best one to me is the radio especially since i live in New York.
Due to the bad reviews, I bought 3 hoping one would work but All 3 were bad! I really needed a splitter cause I use my HDTV as my signal switch for everything and it has only ONE Toslink output which I feed into my Bose. I need 2 more optical signals to feed headphones and was seriously hoping this would do the trick. One of the splitters worked for about 2 minutes then cut-out. This is a really bad product. I would return them except they are not worth the hassle for the price and the sellers will only turn around and resell them to another unsuspecting buyer. I will be marking the sellers down as well for selling non-working products.
This unit Sounds great and is easly controled w/one hand while on the belt clip. No arm band provided though. includes FM stereo w/8 presets and manual tunning mode (yea). Headphones are in-ear type and sound very good: by way of comparison Sony MDR-G63 sportphones sound just slightly better. WinXP's Media Player 9 recognizes the Rio and can transfer songs, delete songs and format the player: but be careful as I somehow deleted all my songs once.Included software seems OK (I only had the unit 24 hours.)There's a firmware (software) upgrade available: The upgrade wasso easy I did'nt realize it was done and almost did it again.256MB = about 60 songs at a 128-192bps (Medium high bitrate).Now I just need a cheap SD mem card (It takes up to 1Meg of SD/MMC memory). And there's the rub. Once you get used to having your music on demand you'll wnat more, more, more.I gave 4 stars only because I have nothing to compare it to.MK
My trip to New York was greatly enhanced by this product. I took over 300 pictures and at least 6 mini videos. So glad I made the purchase.
BEWARE! This material is supposed to be white, but it is really translucent. You can see the color of the cables inside it. It's not white unless you put all white cables inside.
I ended up getting a more expensive one for my sixth grader and it was not enough space inside and it was really heavy. This one still isn't that light, but these wheeling type of bookbags tend to be a bit more weighted than regular ones anyway and at least my daughter could handle it, so it's not that bad in weight. My third grader has used it last year and this year in fourth grade too. Held up nicely, roomy on the inside and the wheels are still functioning well. It looks like it might be good for next year as well. Wish I had ordered this kind for my older son from the start.
I bought this to cover wires on my walls, I thought it would be a good product. What they say is that it covers up to 10 feet of wire, but that ten feet comes in about small 8 inch sections of cover. So you have 10 small 8inch covers, when they are mounted on the wall they have a small gap at each connection, which does not look good on a wall. Cheap product. looks ugly when installed.
I did research and purchased the Garmin i3. What a disappointment it has turned out to be. The initial setup was interrupted because the unit did not ship with the latest software and I received a message to contact tech support or go to the Garmin site to download the latest software. After downloading and updating the latest software, the maps would not load on the i3. Eventually I uninstalled and reinstalled everything from scratch and the maps did load.Sometimes on startup the unit appears to not have any maps loaded and tells you to connect it to a PC to install maps. After several off/on cycles when it does realize that maps are loaded, the i3 takes several minutes to locate a satellite (I live just north of Philadelphia) and loses satellite connection too frequently. There are several areas where it does not know that you cannot make a left or right and keeps telling you to do so. Re-calibration happens often and takes time.The suction cup holder does not stick to anything for any length of time (windshield, center console, dash, etc).I thought I was purchasing a reliable GPS with great features for the price. For what I paid ($250) I am extremely disappointed and will probalby end up returning the i3.
This is a good value cable. I don't have any of those problems faced by an earlier reviewer. The connections stay connected. So I don't see how it can be loose.
Thank goodness there's still these disks around. They arrived in perfect condition and extremely timely. A lifesaver for my work!
This is not a top-notch camcorder but for its price it does the job pretty well. It is sleek enough to sit nicely in the palm and can be operated with ease using one hand. The movies in the day time are excellent but at night with dim lights the quality is very poor.
CONs:-----------I returned this camera. The focus doesn't work well in low light conditions. 50% of low light pics are blurry due to it. Don't even think about taking pics at night of scenes or landscapes or theme park type of objects. They will not come out well. Even at 5 MP I didn't find the images as being rich in color. The screen is so big so there is less place to hold the camera. It's heavy and becomes very easy to wobble and drop while holding it with one hand. Operating buttons with one hand is hard. The special modes such as candle light mode and portrait mode and night mode are all useless and non-usable. They overexpose the picture and everything comes out blurry. You have to press the shutter button twice. First to focus and then to click.Bottom line : I do not recommend this camera. The big screen is not as attractive a feature as it sounds. 5MP is a waste of memory. Just go for a 3.2 or 4 MP camera where the picture quality is rich and clear at day or night.PROs:-----1. The flash is strong and in good light conditions the camera works excellent.2. Battery life is very long and charger comes free with camera.3. Processing time is quite fast if you use memory stick PRO.4. The software which comes with this camera is fantastic. It lets you generate MPEG slide show videos of your pics in a very artistic fashion with nostagic music playing in background. Its a really wonderful software.5. No device drivers needed for windows XP.
Company will not answer e-mails about failed products or honor warrenty. Very poor customer service
Bought this to put a color laserjet on my home network. The firmware update was a snap and configuringFor use on,my network was easy... Would recommened for anyone who needs to network a printer!
Seems to be working well so far though it is a little slimmer than the original battery.
This is a great Coax to Optical converter that is bi-directional(that's right it goes both ways)so it can convert whichever form of digital fitting you have to the opposite type of fitting. I am using it for digital recording and basically the Midiman passes the digital signal through to my Firepod from a preamp...not extrmely sexy and a bit pricey at $70.00+ with the two neccessary cables, but I am confident that the signal is being transmitted with its original integrity intact. this is my first M-Audio product and so far so good.
It was between the D40 and the D90. The D80 won. It has all of the features a DSLR owner would want in their first camera. I did not want to be upgrading in a year if I liked digital photography. D40 can't do everything a DSLR lens wise should be able to do (great camera only a pro would run into this lens problem, 1k lens price and up type deal). The D90 on the other hand only offered marginal benefits over the outgoing D80 but cost a D40 more. The math presented me the D80, and after a month I love this camera and do not see myself replacing this camera for several years even when full frame FX digital reaches the more amateur line of Nikon cameras. Note to those considering the weight, this does weigh much more, a D40 will feel like a point and shoot around your neck after this has been hanging for a while.
I specifically ordered the product because the form factor met my requirements. It is NOT acceptable to substitute a different product without notifying the buyer first.
I have only had the seagate for a short period of time but have used it quite frequently. It is bigger than my other pocket drive at 128 mb, but I just throw it in my backpack (I am a college student, Electrical engineering). It works on every computer I've tried and sends data fast. The cord winds up inside the compartment for tangle-free storage. I would highly recommend this if you need a large amount of storage and aren't highky concerned about it being just a bit larger than normal flash drives.
The headset is good, I guess. My problem is that I don't know if I didn't read carefully or if it doesn't say but the headset jack is 2.5 millimeters and it does not fit my computer's entrance. I had to buy an adapter to convert it from 2.5mm to 3.5 mm in order to have it fit but turns out that you can only use the mic and not the headphones. I know it's not amazon's fault but this thing is useless to me for that reason so make sure that your computer has a 2.5 mm entrance otherwise it won't fit. FYI the 3.5mm entrance is the one most headphones have and the 2.5 is smaller than that.
DEI makes the best electronics - remote starts, security systems, etc, i will only ever buy thier stuff. They make Viper, Avital, Clifford, etc. This door lock motor went into a 99 silverado that had power nothing and i made it work on the drivers door, with my avital 4113 remote start remote.
muy buena compra, la camara es fantastica, quisas el unico detalle es que la memoria con que viene de fabrica es muy peque&ntilde;a y olbliga a comprar una mas grande, pero en general la camara toma excelentes fotos, la recomiendo.
I tried two units before giving up on the JVC. The video was OK (not great color) but the audio was fatally flawed. The camera itself generates a 'whine' which is then picked up by the microphone and recorded. Any quiet recordings, when played back, have this buzzing whining sound added; I found it completely unsatifactory. No provision for an external microphone (which would have been a satisfactory solution) is made! Were it not for this flaw I would have been happy with the camera.
this small little radio has a great sound and excellent reception...purchased to wear at work while stocking..it is used in an area not known for great reception...the head set is light and a little unwieldy but once they are on and set the way you like they stay in place...highly recommended for casual use
The Binocs are Compacts. So for Compacats, they are very good. No issues at all with the Binoculars. They easily brought 5 miles into view.
For those people who are unable to beg the cable company to provide you with a signal amplifier, this is the investment that you should not skip. The amplifier boost my cable connection to full 1.5Mbps incoming and 128Kbps outgoing, which is the maximum rate my cable company provides. Before that I am just getting around 700Kbps and 50Kbps, respectively.Cable companies tend to not giving out this signal amplifier unless their techicans found that their modem can't sync without one. But a modem can sync doesn't mean that you can surf in full speed. So do a speed test, and if you don't get the full speed, get this amplifier.One more thing... if your cable TV needs amplified also, get this amplifier and another one for TV. This amplifier may not have enough power to boost TV signal (otherwise it will mess up the cable modem signal). The best to go is to install this amplifier between your cable modem and the first splitter (or the wall socket) the modem connects to.
I love my ipod mini. I have almost 700 songs on it, and I still have the other half of my cd collection to go thru. I carefully selected which songs to put on here, which saved me some space... Whats the point of putting on songs you wont play?Also, its user friendly, and iTunes is a snap to use. Granted I had to convert all my wma to aac, it still sounds great! After I finished that, I ripped the remaining cd's straight to iTunes.A few suggestions....Dont bother with the EQ. I found it silly to even toy with it. I have a wide range of music on my iPod, so it would be pointless to change the EQ. I listen to my iPod in the car, so if push comes to shove, I'll change the EQ on my car stereo, but I dont find it necessary.As much as Apple charges for a battery change, save yourself the trouble and go to a local electronics store (Best Buy, Circuit City). They offer extended warranties (mine is 3 year) and will change the battery for you, sometimes free of charge.Have fun with it!
If you want quality sound, you would be better served spending an equal amount of money on a pair of headphones that does not have noise cancelling. If you want to block out sound, either purchase (more expensive) over the ear active noise cancelling, or equally priced noise isolating earbuds. If you want cheap, active noise cancelling, and quality sound, you will just have to wait for technology to catch up.I am very unimpressed with the active noise cancelling feature on these. I could still clearly hear conversations, traffic, and a nearby stereo even when the active noise cancelling was on. The majority of the blocking out of sound is done by sound isolation (the fact that the buds plug your ears), and the active noise cancelling only reduces the sound by a fraction more. Turning the active noise cancelling feature on actually REDUCED the quality of the music (reduction of bass response). Having the noise cancelling feature on with no music playing caused an ever so slight hiss, which in quiet environments is actually MORE noisy than having it turned off. These simply do not compare to over the ear noise cancelling headphones (which tend to cost more), and there are cheaper noise isolating earbuds that block more sound.However, the sound quality of these earbuds are superior to the standard iPhone earbuds. The bass response was excellent. Turning the active noise cancelling on reduced the quality to that.
This helps keep me organized! It's easy to use and convenient to carry. It's a great product for the price and I use it often.
worked for less than a second. would only power on when connected to ac or pc. RMA'd already. I'll get the brookstone version. 2 stars for good build quality, solid case.
My Rio Receiver plays music flawlessly, I admit. And to have a 10 Watt amp built in is brilliance (10 watts, by the way, is plenty for the average person, but won't do for a big party or large room - get a real amp and plug in to the rca jacks).There are sub-optimal realizations in the brilliance, and I think this is why the product is being discontinued. The device relies on software running on a computer and that computer, if not stand-alone with no security, must be logged in and running the program. The software driving the device has never been updated and is orphaned now that the product is discontinued. The software also can not play an album in album order. It plays everything in alphabetic order. Big problem when you listen to an album that has an order to it (Pink Floyd - The Wall, or Classical movements, etc).The makers discontinued the product too soon, in my mind. If they had analyzed the competitor's product they could have adjusted and put out a new version of software. This type of device has a place in the home and the market is JUST STARTING to emerge. I 'ripped' over four hundred CD's onto my hard drive and am sold on the technology. No more fumbling with cases and putting things back when done playing them - rip 'em once and then just select the album and push play. Put the CD in a safe place, though, hard drives can crash.I like the box, but since it is discontinued I would guide anyone looking for MP3/WMA playback to look at AudioTron from TurtleBeach. They continue to modify the unit and have 'got it right' when it comes to the implementation.
Prior reviewer is dead on. This is a really cool little laser...I've just set mine up. It took longer to unravel the old parallel cable than setting up the entire new printer. I'm retiring an NEC 860 laser 8ppm that has been good to me since 1996.what you need to know:rated at 17ppm. screams to me compared to what i had.doesn't include usb cable. you must buy one.doesn't support parallel. that's one reason it screams.toner cartridge included is rated for 1000 pagesnew toner cartridge rated for 3000 pages about $79 local retail.cartridge includes drum which is goodit has a tiny footprinteverything load from the front which is greatholds 250 pagesalso can front load envelopes, legal etc on manual basisdrivers were loaded in seconds (i'm on dell running win2000 pro)print quality is exceptional for text and business graphicstoner save button (claimed 40% savings) produces great resultsside by side against full toner, draft version is a hair lighter.buy it, i bet you'll love it.
I got this thermos a little bit ago, and it is now called my "monster thermos" because it really is quite large. It holds more coffee than a person should drink in a day, which is why its perfect for me (since I drink that much).One thing to keep in mind though is that its so large its too tall to be stored in a standard cabinet, you might need to keep it elsewhere.
After surfing many product comparison pages, the USA Spec PA15-Toy interface emerged as the best option out there, and I was very happy with the one I bought in April.Heres the good:Played music thru my factory interfaceCharged IphoneWorked well with phone calls etcAnd the bad-Stopped working after five months:Lost all volume on Iphone inputLost Left channel on aux inputand- drum roll- because the unit was bought through an unauthorized dealer, no warranty!In summary, buy at your own risk. If you get a good unit, you will be happy. If you get a bad unit or the warranty is up...you takes your chances.Thanks for reading and hop this helps.
My husband is a photographer. Being a photographer's wife you learn certain tools are necessary to get the look YOU want. He can take lots of great photos in the bright day of the sun now.
I purchased (2) of these cables to use with my OPTOMA HD20 which was purchased at the same time. To me a cable is a cable, it delivers the signal or doesn't. I can comment I'm very pleased with them; the price was very reasonable (especially considering the length of 25') and the cables are easy to use. They are very flexible (as opposed to some I've used) which made them very easy to rout in my self installed home theater system. Very highly recommended.
I have had this MP3 player for 2 years, it has worked great. The price was also very good. That's why I gave it a high rating. It is pretty easy to load music into, and to use. I dropped it a couple of times and it still works. It It is nice looking and does not seem cheap at all. The display is very good. The instruction page could have been better.
I bought mine in 9-1998, today is 2-24-08 and it is still functionally perfectly.So if you are thinking of buying a used one, DO IT!I did carefully set mine to use as little toner as possible. I use it for accounting and printing that the print quality is fine for my purposes on a much lower setting. I am a professional bookkeeper working out of my home. This machine has really worked hard. The general reputation among dealers who recondition these machines agrees with me. They are workhorses.I have never had to have it repaired. The drum lasted almost 7 years. It cost about $165 and simple to install. The toner cartridges are a steal today compared to getting a newer machine. This is the biggest reason why I have not yet gotten a newer one. I can not see paying those high prices for toner. I pay just over $30 for toner to last 3-6 months now.The one problem with the machine is that the two front paper trays break easily so you want to position the machine so that you will not bump into them. When you look at them you will see what I mean. Replacements are $15.17 each from Brother.I have not used the Scanner feature. I just tried again and they still want $99 for the software for Win98. So in that sense, Brother sold me something that I never got. I also did not have a need - but would have liked that I got what I thought I was paying for. Another thought is try to keep a drawer close to the printer since it does not hold much paper. I use it now to print shipping labels for online sales. I just love my MFC.As a Laser printer and Fax this machine is outstanding and a great addition for any office.
I wish I could give this product a better rating, but here is my experience:I framed in a window to mount our new TV, and I installed the articulating half of this mount to the wall without issue. There was ample hardware included with the mount. But when it came time to mount the TV, I found that the threaded holes that are used to mount the two plates together were stripped out. My box had the seal broken on it, but the packaging looked fine. It would appear that I received an open box item instead of the new product that I paid for. The threads were so bad that I could push the screws through two of the holes with minimal resistance. The plate is aluminum, so it is probably easy to over torque them if you are not careful. I found some nuts that fit and used the longer screws that came with the packaging, so I continued with the install. I got an email from the seller asking for feedback, so I told them about my issue. They did not reply. Shame, shame.
Delorme Mapping Software Customer Support is EXTREMELYpoorIreally looked forward to using this product, but my experiencetrying to get support indicates not to ever buy their products because you can never get any technical support if a glitch does occur.I purchased a Delorme software mapping package titled Street Atlas USA ver 7.0 bundled with a GPS Earthmate device. Also purchased a Map N Go software from Delorme that added AAA points of interest information to the map database.After installing the second package, you could not see the maps, only the points and any trip lines, but no streets or names or city names, etc. I was never able to get it to work for my trip to test how it worked for a business application.Here are all the efforts I had to go thru to try and get the software and hardware to work on my NEW Compaq laptop - which never did result in fixing the software, so I returned it because I could never get any one from Tech support to even answer my memo, etc.:I read their really THIN manuals which were little booklets inserted in the CD-Rom jewel cases, and they were no help.I visited their website and could not find any tech item related to the problems I had. They seem to rely on simple lists of most frequent questions, and do not have decent way of researching problems.I tried calling their tech support number which is NOT an 800 number, and they are located in Maine (and I am on the West Coast). Their hours are normal &quot;business day hours&quot; on the East coast and no evening or weekend hours. I waited on hold for 10 minutes, but the generic hold message said that wait time averaged 20 minutes, which is TOO long for a new customer, especially when the average may not be met when you call.Thus, I sent them an email.I did NOT receive an answer, but received an 'Automated&quot; standard troubleshooting 15+ page document for me to wade through. When I sent the question to one of three addresses they said you could use for &quot;follow up&quot; it was RETURNED by the web, no addressee known.Delorme tech support is non-existent, and since their software does not work, I have returned it and the GPS unit and will never buy any product from Delorme in the future - this is NOT an easy company to get customer support from. Do NOT buy their products because you can't ever get any help within a reasonable time. If your time and phone call expense is zero, then maybe you can wait them out, but I cannot.Vance Jochim Certified Lotus Notes Developer - was looking at this product to bundle it with a corporate Lotus Notes application, but will never consider Delorme again.
A good quality brand-name cable. This 5-footer is a great multi-purpose cable for going between adjacent gear. It's the right length for staying within a cable guide if the gear and its switch port are in the same half of the rack.Unlike generic cables, the snagless design doesn't annoy. While all snagless designs feature something to cover the clip so it doesn't catch or break when pulled through obstacles such as other cables, many cheaper designs have a solid "boot" over the clip that is difficult to press down to release the cable, and near impossible to release on something like a densely packed switch with two rows of closely spaced cables (I've had to use pliers). The Cables-to-Go design releases easily, even on "tight" ports.Item arrived in cables-to-go packaging (ziplock).Color coding is a handy way to differentiate between cable lengths at a glance, or to devote certain cabling for certain features-- eg, our OOB cables are all one color, while shielded cables are another. Unfortunately there does seem to be unexpected price variation on Amazon between cables that are identical except for color.Cat6 is inexpensive enough now that there's no reason to buy older specifications, and it's future-proof enough to be useful for years to come. Recommended.
I purchased this item to use for seminars offered by my company, Accounts Payable Now & Tomorrow. I was a little worried about whether I'd have trouble using it. But, I'm able to take it, my laptop and a change of clothes in my carryon luggage when traveling to seminars - so I am quite pleased with both the performance and size. I simply wrap the machine in bubble wrap and put it in my suitcase.
I haven't even had to reset this thing since I bought it months ago. I've been through half a dozen routers and this is the best by far. Kudos DLink.
My family has very small ears and the other earphones that come with MP3 players are not comfortable and these are great.
I first tried the Etymotics ER-4P and found them very honest, but too shrill for my taste. Sent them back and traded them in for a pair of the Sure E4c. I think the Sure isn't quite as accurate, a really good pair of speakers will beat them for picking out distinct sources of sound, but the E4c's have a good even response range that suits me very well. Nice base, you swear you can feel the thump in your chest. I think in-ear-monitors are very personal in fit, everyone's ears are shaped different, and you need a good tight seal to really hear what they can do. Getting that without sacrificing comfort can be difficult to do, but Sure includes a generous variety of earpieces for you to try to help find the right one for you. To reduce microphonics (picking up sound from the cords bumping against things), wrap the cords up over the front and top of your ear and down the back.
I got these speakers at Staples about two years ago. They have been rockin' ever since. They definitely don't have the most refined low-end in the world, but the satellites is where these babies truly shine! I have never heard such clear mid-range from a PC speaker system before. I even had the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system for awhile, but I sent it back in favor of this system. Sure, the Promedia's had lower bass, but the control pod was crackling and scratching right out of the box! Back to the Labtecs for now!These speakers are far from perfect. But for under $50, they get pretty close.Labtec decided to ditch a remote volume control in favor of the volume dial being placed on the back of the sub, which is both good and bad. It's bad for convenience, but it's also one less cheap wired volume control to crackle and pop if you even so much as breath on it. To remedy the lack of a wired volume control, I just use the volume buttons on my keyboard.The highs on these speakers is greatly diminished during off-axis listening, but when you're in the sweet spot, these things put out clear highs that are audible up to 18Khz.I don't like how Labtec built this sub woofer, but there is probably a good reason behind it when it comes to engineering. I think there is a lot of potential bass in this small sub, but much of it is lost because the sub woofer driver isn't really allowed to breath that much. The cabinet is a little TOO small (but that might be a good thing for some people) The sub is also underpowered when compared to the sats. Because of this, the sat drivers easily overpower the sub in most situations. I would suggest burying this sub in a corner if you're initially disappointed with the low-end performance.HOWEVER, compared to the cheap crap that most people are used to when it comes to computer speakers, these things are a night and day difference. For well under $50 retail, these are the sweetest sounding bargain that I know of.
When I type, my hand is off the mouse. And that red light is awful. My eyes have trouble with it. I suppose a piece of tape will take care of it. If your eyes are sensitive to bright red lights, be prepared to cover this one's light. Ouch.
It took me less than 10 minutes to hook up my Dell Dimension 8200 running Windows XP Home edition and my older Compaq Presario running Windows 98 S/E, and that included doing the online registration. I use a cable modem using AT&T broadband and enjoy really fast and excellent connection to the internet. So far I can see no dimunition in quality and speed. I cannot believe how easy installation has been. Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router on the Dell and Linksys WUSB11 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter on the Compaq. By the way, the Dell is downstairs in the office and the Compaq is upstairs in the kid's playroom, apx 50 feet distance and floor and several walls.
Works well. A good value compared to the latest generation. Speed is not an issue- it flies. iLife software very good. It kills me to go to work and have to use an XP Dell. Get a few Mac for dummies books if you are switching, also liked Jim Heid's iLife book a lot. If you need additional ram, other world computing very affordable. Timemachine back up very impressive. No runs, drips or errors X4 mos now. Very stable machine.
There used to be hundreds of little walkman-type AM/FM radios, but that was before the mp3 revolution. I still like, sometimes, to listen to the actual radio, and I bought this exact model about 5 years ago at a store -- still works on FM. It stopped working on AM; again an anachronism, I sometimes listen to an all-news radio station, so I decided to order another, and it works. The old-fashioned headphones are quaint, not to mention the old-fashioned, analog tuning dial. (I'm old enough to remember the first "transistor radios" that actually required no tubes!)
I had this product installed professionally and everything works just like i thought plus more. i ordered it from globazar and got it in 2 days. i can call anyone using the touch screen interface with blue touch. i went with sirius cause i like their channels better. but had it installed in a 2007 dodge magnum that didnt even come with a navigation system. THE GUYS AT STEREO ADVANTAGE HERE IN INDIANAPOLIS ROCK. I AM THE ONLY ONE IN INDIANAPOLIS SO FAR WITH IT SO IM LOVING it
It is a good pressure cooker. I only have one complaint. The handle seems to loosen after using it several times. I had another one, and it did the same thing. I just tighten it. Presto is one of the best, but I think they should address the handle problem.
Love the fact the cable has fiber optic output. I can enjoy classic games with hd quality and 5.1 sound. Thank you
I bought My iPod about 3 weeks ago and I absolutly love it. Since I live in Japan and ride the train alot it is convienient to have a majority of my music library available at the click of a button.the video capabilities are actually pretty good provided you have a video that has been transfered into the format that is accepeted.I would recommend buying a new set of headphones immediatly. Granite the set included with the player are good, they offer no noise cancelling capabilities, the frequency range is decent but to really experiance the sound quality provided I would recommend better ones.The battery life is pretty good if you are just listening to music. If you are watching alot of video you have about 3hours worth of battery time. The arm moving inside of the hard disk sucks alot of juice as well. I would reccomend encoding your music into the acc format.Other than the battery life this is a very good product and I would recommend this product to anyone.
this is sum bad stuff rite here for 4$ you better get this trying to make me pay 30$ at walmart
This allowed me to put all my components in a closet in my man cave...works great!!!
This stick is a major upgrade from by old Logitech Sidewinder Digital 3D ( the PLASTIC!! post that holds the spring for the handle gave out, we welded and glued the METAL-reinforced post back in, it worked but it still had a bit extra play in it.)I can easily map all the main functions in Flight Simulators to it. I like the new cycle command feature. The repeat rates are WAY too fast...you can't adjust them to a real &quot;slow&quot;. I had difficulty installing the drivers so that it actually works with windows 98 and it doesn't cut out all the sound.(My previous stick had the same problem) I can't remember exactly how I solved it ...Other than that, installation was &quot;normal&quot; as far as how Logitech products install (our cordless trackball drivers have to be re-installed to install ANY other logitech product)...nice company image for Logitech...I have yet to try it in FS2002 Pro. Improvements I'd like to see are-A elevator trim wheel, NOT a cheap trim rocker-more than one throttle-2 more buttons above the throttle(s)-A dual-stage trigger-Minor advancements of profiler features (a repeat rate that can be set 1-100, have the ability to assign multiple shift buttons, have ability to toggle shift buttons on/off instead of holding them down,...)Other than install, it's a fabuluous stick. I've had it for about 1 week.
This was a Christmas gift that was an out of the box failure. I have spent 4 weeks and countless hours trying to get Samsung to stand by their product or as a last resort, their customer..I have appealed through their Voice of the Customer System the employees of which do not get back to you and refuse to provide a replacement. They never fullfilled their obligation to provide a working product for the $170.00 we ultimately paid.
I have been on the search for a docking speaker system since I got my 80 GB iPod classic. I have listened to probably 20 docking speaker systems and based on the reviews for this system, was going to get this for $80 sight unseen to give it a go.Yesterday I was in CostCo (Albuquerque) and just happened upon one for $40 so I got it.I can't tell you how impressed I am with it. I hung mine on the wall to get it off the counter. The sound from this unit is amazingly rich and clear; never any muddiness or distortion. This is an impressive station for a really good price. Get one and enjoy.
I've owned this product (the real U3 version) before. This mini drive and U3 apps, including the password protection are great. I can attest to that having recently lost my mini drive. I can't imagine someone getting their hands on my data. Having owned the product before I was disappointed when I ordered and received the regular version of the drive and not the U3 drive I ordered. Like the previous reviewer I have returned the product and I'm waiting for the seller to correct what I am assuming is an honest mistake. I will update and comment further on the return in the event the seller does not handle this situation.
This radio is tops. It provides the convenience of use as a walkie or use as a mobile unit.
Well, after reading lots and lots of various digital camera reviews, and trying the C-2040Z, I went for this one. And, I cannot tell you how glad I am for doing so! It's a great camera, automatic modes are peachy, but the real treat are all the manual options you can set by yourself, and experiment, in order to take some of the coolest photos around. Fenomenal!As far as other remarks go, I see a lot of people minding it has no audio in jack. Well, after all, this is a digital photo camera, designed to take stills right? Filming movement is only a bonus, but if you need movement and sound, think for a moment. You need a movie camera, not a photo one. So, I realy don't have any bad words for this one. The price is affordable, the quality is superb, and it has most of the features you'll likely need.
exactly what it is nothing fancy about this. Dont even know if the quality changed it all seems to be the same
I purchased a LiftMaster 3800 about 8 months ago and installed it myself on a new 16 foot garage door .I was very happy with the way everything went together.In fact I was so inpressed with my first adventure with the 3800 that last month I purchased 1 more 3800 to install on my rear garage door.If any of my friends need a garage door opener I will tell them about this one.At a price around 300.00, some may say I can get the overhead opener for hafe the price.But if you do not want that big ugly noise thing in the middle of your garage, the 3800 is the best bang for the buck!!!!!!!!!!
This is an excellent investment, since it's not that expensive and it really allows for fast downloading and CD writing. It's especially best with laptops. I have used it with my PC computer and laptop and it has worked great. I don't know about the MAC specifics,but I know a lot of stuff doesn't ever work with MAC because they are completely unique. Iomega is a great brand, and this product comes with a great guarantee. (Mac users should just return it.) I have made literally as many as 50 CDs a day, and you can probably make a CD in less than 5 minutes with this machine. I love it and recommend it.
Xm Auto Cassette AdapterWithin minutes of using this product, I realized that this was too cheap and that I could not use it. Don't waste your money.
The headset was easy to setup on my mac. I was able to plug it in and it started working. Everything went fine until day 3 when it just stopped working all together. I thought it might have been a driver problem and tried another computer. It was the headset which had less than 8 hours on it.I opened up the headset and could not believe the poor build quality. The wires are barely soldered on the board. The wire were very poor quality and very thin, which is likely leading to some of the problems with the headset. The factory had smeared some gunk all over the circuit board. It should have never left the factory in this condition.I will not buy this headset again, especially seeing as it only worked 3 days. I have noticed other reviews stating the same problems with this headset.It is not worth sending back because of the poor build quality and reliability.Do yourself a favor and read some of the one star reviews. I could have saved myself some trouble.
This camera is nice, it gets me a lil confused sometimes especially when i'm transfering pictures to the computer, i'm sorry i didn't go for more MP's though. Over all its okay.
I bought this for my 2012 Wrangler and it does not fit the antenna or stereo. I have no clue what I was sent but I tossed the packaging and had to forgo listening to satellite/AM/FM.They probably sent me the wrong thing but I am just deciding to write something now.
the tweeter is acually a pyrimid super bullet tweeter not the pyle like shown. these are extremely loud. with a small amp they will hurt you. pay a attention to the connected resistor on the positive connection as you will need to hook this up in line to your regular deck or amp if you are without the proper crossover frequence .it will damage the speaker after a short period if feed normal sound (not using a crossover). if you have a hi pass crossover or eq engaged you can bypass this resistor .
The batteries that come with this charger are terrible and self-discharge within 24 hours of being fully charged. I complained to amazon and they were nice enough to send me a replacement, but there was the same problem with the new batteries as well. I would avoid this product unless you only want the charger, and plan on buying batteries elsewhere.
This was a gift for my sister and she still hasn't had it processed or even taken a whole roll as far as I know. Such a shame!
I purchased this portable DVD player after buying the COBY tablet style. This one broke after our first trip with it, something about the &quot;eye&quot; not working to read the DVD's. I was really disappointed since you are able to find cheaper models with the same features that will probably last longer. Definitely won't buy Polaroid again.
I was so looking forward to this unit. I bought it primarily because of the price and it did everything I wanted it to do (I thought). I've had it in my car for about 3 weeks and I wish I never bought the darn thing. Here's my biggest complaints.1) It is not user-friendly. I'm a pretty tech-savvy guy but it took a long time to figure out the nuances to this machine.2) Is not compatible with steering column controls3) Even with the JVC iPod adapter, the unit does not show the artist name (oddly it shows the song name and album but not the artist)4) If I want to play just my U2 files, I have to scroll for about 3 minutes through all the musical artists arranged in alphabetical order5) Even with the JVC satellite radio adapter, I have major issues with lengthy "loading" and the unit will sometimes just stop recognized the satellite feed (and I have to turn off/on the entire unit)Overall, I would not recommmend this unit. Spend the extra money and get a high end unit that can display a bigger menu and produce a cleaner sound.
I had a hub that I replaced with this switch. Replacement was simple--just plug it in and move all of my cables from my hub to the switch. This couldn't have been more simple. As an added bonus, the switch is even smaller than my 4-port mini-hub!
I've had these speakers for a few months now and I'm still impressed with them. I have them hooked up to a 100w/channel pioneer amp and they sound heavenly. The sound of these speakers is very accurate, but a little lacking in midrange for me. Jazz lovers would like these speakers for how smooth and accurate they sound, and rock listeners would love them cause they're loud and sound great. The only drawback is that these speakers are made to sound accurate, not loaded with bass to shake the floor. But paired with a subwoofer the results are outstanding, even just a small one to reveal the deeper bass. These speakers keep getting louder and louder and sound better with high volumes. All in all I think these speakers are perfect and more people should check out this brand. They make some of the best stuff, and this is their lowest line of speakers, but has some of the technology of their more pricy speakers and it shows. Great buy and worth much more than the price here.
Best piece of luggage I ever used! There's a place to easily find my tickets. It stores under the seat in front of me! Lots of space for all of my necessities!
I had purchased this system many years ago, and then, after several years of heavy usage and trusty service, it putzed out on us. I searched high and low for something comparable and couldn't find anything. I decided to look on Amazon.com - and really lucked out!This is why I love this answering system:1) Audio Caller ID: the system verbally announces the number of incoming calls!2)Separate mailboxes: we are a busy family, and so we each have our own mailboxes.3) It's inexpensive (but NOT cheap!)4) It's SUPER easy to useNow that I think about it....I should have bought two....
This company sucks, there is no one to answer the phones anymore. I have a unit I installed 4 years ago and now I am having issues with the unit and cannot reach a real person for warrenty. The phone goes on for about 30 min then tells you the mailbox is full and to try your call again. Just another company that outsourced and ruined their customer service. Don't waste your time, pay a little more and buy an real unit from a real company and save the heartache.
Wow! is one simple way to describe it. I have tried different webcams with microphones, inbuilt microphones with laptops and what not. I got frustrated with the inferior mic quality of everything. I was looking for something that just does the job of microphone very well for my skype calls. My friends and relatives noticed a significant improvement in the quality of my calls. I have absolutely no echo whatsoever. I interchange it between my desktop and laptop due to its USB flexibility. It performs like a champ everywhere. Now I started using skype more than my regular telephone due to the clarity. It is not the most portable mic out there, but I don't mind carrying this with me, if I can make such quality calls. Installation is a snap. Just plugged it in and my windows7 (32 or 64bit) immediately installed the required drivers and when I opened skype, it immediately asked me, if I want to use it. Can't get simpler than that. The bonus: it is skype certified. You simply can't go wrong with this one. Even if you have an expensive webcam, you may still want to have this for better clarity in your calls
I use the Suctions Mount Antenna because I remove from sight whenever I leave my car which is idea for my purposes. The antenna does greatly improve the reception and maintain a satilite lock. The only draw back is keeping it attached to windshield in cold weather untill the car warms up.
This lens is the one I would bring along if I had to pick just one. It is so sharp and clear, leaves a wonderful bouquet and with my Nikon D200 gives color tones similar to the lovely Fuji Velvia. It also allows for real close photography (5-8cm). Have used this for 6 years now and its still going strong. The auto focus seems to be a little slow these days but that could possible be the D200 - both these boys have seem their share of labour around the world. Highly recommended!
can't believe i only paid 3.00 total, considering other cables go for alot more and do the same job as this cable does. very good sound, transmits dolby digital and dts very well to my receiver. very good strain relief and snaps in fine to my receiver and back of my hi def lcd which supports dolby digital , i highly recommend this cable to anyone.
The Canon PowerShot A570IS has performed very well. I decided on this camera for the features, price and prior good reviews. All of the automatic functions work very well, the zoom, menus and total overall operation are very easy to use. The only negative that I agree with in previous reviews is that the recovery time after using the flash is a little lengthy. I would still strongly recommend this camera for a first time user or as an upgrade to older model cameras.
As expected, this CPL is an asset, especially for landscape photography in bright light. I would recommend this accessory to anyone who enjoys outdoor photography.
After reviewing some of the more popular cleaners like Monster, and so on, I stumbled upon who else? G.E. All I read was good reviews so I bought it. Honestly, I thought okay, it has to work better than what I'm using now, so when I received it, I applied it to my screen, just once and I was freaking amazed how well it did with just one application. My T.V screen looked brand new again!!! So, I didn't even need to do 2 or more apps, like some of the other products. Buy this without a doubt, you'll be happy you did!!!
These cords are great! They cost around $70 in the store, so we're glad we checked here first. Thank you!
Wow, those pictures are really cool. Have it for a few days now and mainly made different pictures in automatic setting. I bought the camera for it's awsome picture quality and so far it delivers. As others have said before, there are a few kinks you will have to live with, if you go for Nikon's entry level: 1) flimsy covers for battery/smartcard/lens 2) this thing eats up batteries, get lots of NiMH rechargables. (the batteries that came with the camera were empty after shooting 15 pictures and downloading them to PC) When you turn the camera on, the LCD monitor turns on and the camera is in constant metering/focusing mode. So, running around like that for a while, eats up batteries even more. If you don't want to use the monitor, you have to turn it off when you switch the camera on.Summary: great pictures for a decent price, if you can live with the above.
These cables worked as promised and with Amazon's fast shipment, I was enjoying true HD TV in no time at all. Have been enjoying better TV for about 3 weeks now and have no complaints. Thanks Amazon!
I read a lot of other reviews before deciding to ask for the rio 600 for christmas. This is the first portable mp3 player I've gotten and I honestly love it. The 32 megs it comes with may not seem like much, but by recording music in the windows WMA file format I've been able to fit over 16 3-5 minute songs in it, and the reason for getting something like the rio instead of a cd/mp3 player is so that you don't have to worry about scratched discs &amp; skipping. This is definitely the best player for it's price range.Just to inform you of the facts about some things other reviewers have said:1.)The software upgrade purchase simply gives you the ability to burn cd's with the Real Audio Manager program, but if you have a cd burner then chances are you already have cd-burning software, so you don't need to get the upgrade.2.)The problems many people have had with the software not finding the Rio is simply a matter of 1 setting in the options menu. By default it is set to autodetect what player is connected to your pc, that setting doesn't work, so all you do is set it to look specificaly for the Rio 600 instead of autodetect and it will work just fine.
hey, is it just me, or are those little rubber plugs on the headphones infuriatingly easy to lose?they are constantly falling off, everytime i try to retrieve them from my often crowded bag to listen to my ipod. More then once, i find myself frantically checking my bag and the floor around me as i find that they've fallen off again.now, finally... i've lost them both. i have no more plugs. sony store doesn't have any replacements and gave me a parts number to call. yeah, like that would be cheap.so, an otherwise perfecly functioning headphone set going to waste.I can't be the only one that has this problem, can i?oh, they sound ok enough. the performance for the price is pretty decent. I just wish there was some way to deal with the lost rubber tips.
Better quality than its Epson equivalent. No problems experienced after several months of moderate use
It was the most disappointing product I ever bought from Amazon and really a piece of "JUNK" I am so glad I didn't throw my old MP3 Boombox away! The CD stopped working after 4 months and now after 8 months the fine tuner jumps all over the place! Just a miserable thing! Paid almost 50 dollars for it!I would like to rate this with a "NO" star instead of a one star but they didn't have a "No" star! Thanks for letting me vent my anger and disappointment I love Amazon and hope they get rid of this company!
My Toshiba 3109 was my first DVD player. Bought it right off the boat and it lasted until tonight. /sob. RIP Toshiba. Never had a problem in 10 years, brilliant playback and sound. I'll miss you.
These seem to be very solid performers to this point. I bought three of them for video editing and backup. No problems thus far, and they do perform routine backups as advertised.
The sound quality is as good as expected. Comfortability is not an issue for at least 3 hours.
This unit doesn't exactly perform to the level that I was expecting but I am content with my purchase. The sound production is clear and defined, but I wouldn't recommend it in a large area. Works great in my small townhouse living room. The wireless rear did cut out often at first due to my wireless network router, but once I changed the channel on the router the problem went away. Overall I would say its a decent setup for the price, and the two way wireless with an input on the wireless speaker is a very sweet feature!
I got these for $39 from another website that had them onsale.They are easily worth three times that.Sound quality is excellent! Solid Bass, clear mids and treble without being to harsh!They were apparently unavailable for a while, looks like Amazon is carrying them again.They are super light weight and feel like they are floating on your ears instead of sitting on your head.One thing to be aware of, they are Open Back, so they are not going to be acceptable to wear at work if you are in aa cube environment. Everyone will hear what you are listening to, even at mid to low levels, they leak sound like crazy.
I use this for my Hauppauge HD PVR. The USB cord on that is only 6ft long and my PC is far away. I got this and it worked just like it should.Who says you need a name brand?Also, the picture is a gray USB Extender. I got a Black USB Extender. Which I actually like more. Keep that in mind.
Very happy with this purchase. Its worth more than I paid for it (about $5). The sound is so good that I'm holding off on getting a new stereo for my Honda Accord. What makes it even better is that it gives me time to invest in a good security system due to the fact that my model of car tends to be the most highly stolen car on my side of town...so, worth MORE than its purchase price!
I haven't really had the chance to use it with proper subjects, but my dog looks amazing through this lens
Work great!Just install drivers before hardware.I actualy have a wireless network and with a hawking antenna (HAO9SI) and WAP54GX access point my neiborhood connect to my from 400 meters more o less.
Okay so imagine this... contemplating what to spend my money for tax returns I decide to get a tv for my small college apartment. I considered getting an televison with hd ready features and paying upwards of...plus for a 32" knowing I wouldn't even be able to fully utilize the service unless paying for cable upgrades and waiting for the broadcasters to convert to high definiton. Pulling a complete 180 I stumble across this set through amazon while trying to get to more advanced televisions. I am glad I did. 20 inch's is perfect for my 12 x 10 room and the picture speaks volumes. The flat screen produces no glare (the tv is right in front of a window) and the colors are noticable brighter and sharper then others I checked out [elsewhere] I searched trying to find a better deal not wanting to wait on shipping and eager to throw away my check. I could not find a flat tv within $... of the price range this one sold for...I can not believe they shipped it for free. The poor ups guy went up 3 flights of stars and dropped it on my door (it is a 55 pound tv). Sounds great, looks great, has a special feature for playing dvd's. Many outputs to plug things in. Stylish silver frame. Well thoughtout remote, with not to many confusing buttons. Everything you would want, with out any of the confusing, expensive, annoyance other tv's come with and are difficult to operate. This turned me into a amazon beliver, I am one happy camper.
Works fine, wish it was lighter. It's not super heavy, but maybe if it was lighter it can actually attach to my laptop screen.
I'm still scratching my head. How can anyone sell a 6 ft. HDMI cable that works so well for so little money. Thank you.
The plastic does not look cheap and indeed it works very great!!! LIke it! ok still five more words to submit~
use this cable for my 8350. Slowly hating the phone more and more, but the cable does what it's supposed to (mainly Verizon's phone software, I guess). Transfers a little slowly, but that may be the phone.
Here's the only negative with the camera: The slide-door that turns the camera on and off. It feels flimsy and might some day be a cause for concern, plus it's kind of strange that you have to shut it part way, wait for the lens to retract, then shut it the rest of the way.But, uh, that's just not a very big deal to me. The controls are intuitive enough. The optical zoom works great, no problems there. The digital zoom could maybe be more accessible, but most of the time you're not using it -- it works well once engaged, however. The ultra-close feature creates excellent detail.One other cool thing is that the Olympus doesn't seem to try to tell you how your picture should look, i.e., it doesn't super-saturate every picture it takes like some of its competitors. I mean, I KNOW how to saturate a picture. Additionally, the images are ultra sharp and ultra clear, even with some really questionable lamp lighting.It's a drain on batteries (it uses AA) of course, but so is every digicam and rechargeables are readily available in most parts of civilization. The display on the back is awesome -- I wish my laptop looked that good.
I set up this router/Wireless access point in about 15 minutes. At first I thought it wouldn't work because my cable modem was connected to my PC via USB, not the Ethernet NIC. I tried reconnecting it via Ethernet and reinstalling RoadRunner, but this attempt failed! Then I said &quot;What the heck?&quot; and tried connecting the router instead. Bingo! It worked with no hitches or glitches! I configured it to be the DHCP Server instead of using the Cable Modem as DHCP server. I am now sitting on my deck off the first floor of my house with a Good Signal Strength from my NetGear MA401 802.11b card, connected at 11Mbps with 128-bit WEP excitedly writing this review! My Ethernet-connected desktop PC also seems faster than when it was running its connection via the USB Cable modem!5 Stars!
This worked great in my 2005 Ion. The color labeling was a bit odd tho. Like there are three red wires and the package says that there are two red and one orange. The power of deduction will soon get the job done, but it is a bit confusing for a little while.
I first want to point out that certain unsatisfied users of this GREAT camera, didn't read the manual and then used "brut force" to get the lens to retract. When users should be made aware that you have to setup the camera and the lens for when you want it to retract. You have choices of immediate, or varied minutes for the lens to still be extended. Another complaint that is not correct (and in Elph's defense)is the ISO being grainy or too much noise, once again, the user needs to read why this occurs and by simply changing the settings ..this is not a problem either. Bottom line for the ease of use, quality, video, etc. This is an excellent choice for a simple to use camera...but the user who doesnt want to read a little bit about it's use, will have possible complaints about a fine digital camera. The pictures are excellent..plain and simple, the resolution, options and video playback are also GREAT ! There are no complaints about this fine and affordable camera. Just read the manual ...the scale from 1-10 is an 11. Great Choice !
i got this about 2 years ago. when i got it, it was really great. about the fourth or fifth time i changed the music on it, the things that hook it up to the computer got bent and broke. i think that it is a waste of money and you should buy the ipod. it is a better value, holds more music, and is better made
I purchased this fan about a year ago for my kitchen.The air circulation was very good,but the fan wobbled and had an annoying noise.The sound would get so bad,that I would just turn it off.Now it has totally stopped working!I liked the idea of the style,because it fit well in small places and also set up higher,so you could feel the breeze better then regular fans.You would think that the company would have more pride in their products,to improve on a good idea and not be happy with the poor quality.What makes for happy customers and increasing sales is a good product and fair dealings from the company.I will purchase a new fan,but will return to a more reliable company.I don't expect the Bionaire Company will be in the fan business much longer,unless improvements in product and service are made.
The cable works very well the price was right on the money I would. Buy another one if I need it.
I received this for Christmas and it only worked for that one day. For one movie. Afterwards, the battery refused to hold a charge although I left it to charge for over 10 hours. The AC adapter only worked for a couple of minutes and only with the battery pack attached. The picture was great, but it's too bad that I was never able to watch a second movie on it. We returned it and received store credit (no receipt), but the store clerk said that Mintek products are always complained about by their customers. I do not recommend this product.
In looking at previous reviews, I was fairly confident this was going to be a great mouse. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The wireless interactivity is horrible.My wife ended up going to Office Depot and buying a Logitech wireless mouse which was worked fine.
...Comfort and user friendliness is important to me and this just didn't have it. The zoom function was difficult to control and it was hard to reach the zoom button on top of the camcorder and it just didn't feel right to move the lever left to right as opposed to front and back. The viewfinder was only B+W. My Sony Cam from '91 felt more ergonomically correct than this unit. Glad the TRV530 is discontinued. The TRV117 is a much better choice.
I'm quite pleased overall with the product. Good price, easy to setup. Quite fan. I was surprised to find no Power cable but I have boxes of them. Only reason I removed one star. Maybe it didn't make it into this one box. The unit was very easy to setup. I purchased two 300 gig SATA drives to build a Raid 1 and then popped a 160 gig drive in to backup the Macbook Pro I"m using (note, the additional Sonnet PC Expansion Card is necessary and works like a charm). Mac OS X's Disk Utility is all needed to set up the Raid. I still have two additional drive bays ready for more data (mostly images shoot from a Canon 5D). The unit is smaller than I thought (good) and well built, also attractive to look at. I have no complaints.
Worked well for over a month, delivered the signal perfectly to my 1080p projector across the room. I wanted to reposition my projector, so I pulled out the cable, only the end remained stuck in the projector and I was sitting there with the cable in hand. I tried to put it back in place, but the amount of pins close to each other makes it impossible. You get what you pay for, it works, does the trick cheaply, but handle with care! Upgraded to 3 stars from 2 after a good RMA experience, despite it taking quite a while to get it back. Works again
Reception is fine; it has no clock, and the arm band slips a bit so that when you remove it you have to be careful that the radio doesn't fall and crack on the ground. But it's worth the price, a far better deal than the 60-dollar Sony product. The ear-bud speakers get tangled easily and I've replaced them with my old ten-dollar headphones. In the end, I'm satisfied with my purchase.
It feels well built and comes a with nice package.For what it worth, mine is made in Japan.
This is a great printer for a great price! Very portable, reliable, great quality. Not the fastest ink jet in the world, but that's not the priority. If your second office is the coffee shop, you will love this little printer.
I can't comment on this case, but in my search for a case for my Western Digital 160GB portable Passport drive, I happened upon a case made for the Nintendo DS by A.L.S. Industries for only 9.99 and it works really well. Careful, I am not sure the ones for DS Lite will work; I bought one made for the regular Nintendo DS.
Got this when my little cheap version stopped working. I decided to try a pricier one. I love it very much and have had no problems so far.
It works as advertized, but may be a little hyped.Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Works great. Purchased because of past experience with this product. So many of these adapters have been rebuilt as was my last one which kept prompting to format the very disc you were trying to review.
Love the backcountry? For those of us who love the backcountry in Utah, this is an outstanding tool for the modern wilderness traveller. Combine this with a GPS and a large-format printer, and you've got the sweet system for customizing, then printing out maps you can use in the field. This has saved me SO MUCH MOOLA over buying (and wrecking) 2 or 3 quads for each weekend's adventures.It's pretty simple. You can trace routes and add text annotations, measure the length of routes and construct an altitude profile; define a printer area and print it out. It works much better to drop the print output (Tiff) into Photoshop and adjust it for your printer. Printing on 8-1/2 x 11 paper doesn't get you much, but printing on 11 x 17 or 13 x 19 makes really nice maps. The Topo "Scan" is not as fine as it would be "really nice" to have, but is about the information you can see (unaided) on a standard Topo map.Working with the Etrex GPS unit is easy. Mark waypoints on the computer, upload them to the handheld unit.Overall, it works really well and is easy to learn and use. It requires a bit of an investment up front, but for the serious off-trail traveller, it is money well spent....
This is indeed a hood, but it's a really odd one. The threads are on the inside of the ring instead of the outside. Huh? How are you supposed to use this thing? With an adapter?
I boought this product to use at my gym, and it failed to pick up the signals from the in-house broadcast system. It also had a very awkward opening for inserting tapes. I ended up throwing it away.
We now have three digital cameras in the house, and they all use SD memory cards. Downloading all the pictures from the cameras was getting to be a burden, and was wasting camera battery time as well. So, when I saw this little device, I knew I had to have one, especially when I noticed the price. All our computers are running Windows XP, so using this was a simple as inserting an SD memory card and plugging it into an open USB port. The time required to download the pictures is a fraction of what it takes when the camera is connected to the USB port. I've also found it to be a convenient way to move data between my laptop and other computers. I now have one of these in the desk drawer in the office, and another in my laptop case.
So far I have had no problems with it, the little lock lever seemsfragile, but I never use it... and it is very fast. Images load super quickcompared to my older CF based camera and cards, overall it performswell for me, and in general use ( I am not a professional photographer)i have no complaints, video, pics, all transfer very fast (unoticeable ifany lag...) its just quick. So its a buy, if you want fast , general purposestorage.
I purchased this RF-based remote extender for a friend who had hidden all his AV components in a closet, which meant that in order to watch TV you had to open his closet doors wide and point all the remotes at a weird angle to activate the components. Since this effectively defeated the purpose of hiding everything in the closet in the first place, I offered to do some research and find a solution. It amazes me how expensive and complex the IR repeater setups are -- hundreds of dollars and you end up having another receiver box to mount to the TV/wall.This little product is much simpler, insanely cheaper, and, amazingly, works the way I expected. The setup took about 10 minutes -- the only decision I had to make was which remote control would get the transmitter -- fortunately, one of the remotes had the ability to control most of the various components. Since the UFO-shaped emitter needed to reach all the components in a small closet, I positioned it on the middle rack of the component shelving, facing the closet door so that when the door was closed, the infrared signal from the UFO would bounce off the door and reflect back to the sensors in each component. This seems to work well, although I haven't tried any other configurations to see if it matters. Anyway, the point is that I can control everything from about 12 feet away (haven't tested the limits of the range yet), there's no need to point the remote in any particular direction, and there's no visible hardware outside the closet to mar the clean HDTV-on-wall setup.I don't pretend to understand the physics of how this all works -- somehow the little battery-shaped transmitter must interpret the way the remote control pulses are elecrically reflected in the battery usage, and translate those pulses into an RF signal that then gets retranslated back into an IR signal. That's 4 transitions -- remote to battery, battery to RF, RF to receiver/emitter, and emitter to IR. Hard to believe that it actually works at all -- seems more like voodoo than technology at some point, but it does work on all the components I've tried, including a Comcast digital cable box and Denon AV receiver. The TV itself still receives the IR signal direct from the remote, since it is not in the closet.The only regret is that you can only use a single remote control with the initial setup. It's possible to buy an extra transmitter to use with a second remote, but it's expensive enough that it's almost worth just buying a whole extra system instead. This is what I will recommend to my friend if he wants to add remotes to the system.Anyway, I realize all this has pretty much been said in the previous reviews, so I'm writing this review mostly to add my voice to the majority of people who have had positive experiences with this product. It's a bargain, and it works as advertised. Good design.
I bought this camera well over a year ago to carry in my purse for those "Kodak moments". Not much point in having a camera when you can't see what you're trying to photograph. I don't think I've ever seen a worse display. So it sits and gathers dust . . .
[This is the same review I posted for the kit. If you're getting the body because you don't like the 18-55 lens, keep in mind that some dealers offer this camera in a kit with the much nicer 17-85 USM IS (image stabalization) zoom.]The new Digital Rebel XTi camera should appeal to a wide variety of users: those wishing to upgrade from a point & shoot digital, or those wishing to improve upon their first generation digital SLRs. Features and value make this a 5-star camera, but it won't be everyone's cup of tea.Compared to the previous Digital Rebel XT, important improvements are:1) 10.1 megapixels. In digital camera circles, this is like saying a car has more horsepower than an older car. While this alone doesn't mean "better" pictures, in reality, combined with other improvements in hardware & software, the results typically are better.;2) 2.5" LCD panel. This alone has more than one advantage. The obvious first one is that our pictures look larger in review. The second, and for someone approaching 50 (like myself), is that the LCD is now used for all the camera's data (shutter speed, aperture, shots left, etc.). It's much easier to read than the small LCD typically located on the top of the cameras. It might use up the batteries quicker, but, heck, if you can see the info this much easier, then so be it. One complaint, it does not appear that the data rotates when you do verticals (like the Sony Alpha 100).;3) 9-point AF. The number of points are improved from 7, but the real key here is that it's the system from the 30D, which had a much higher degree of accuracy than the previous Rebels.;4) Picture Styles. I didn't really appreciate them at first, but simply put, this is like the days of film, when we could use a "portrait" film or "landscape" film. For those that don't like to do a lot of computer work, these can be VERY handy in getting the right look in the camera.;5) Dust cleaning system. OK, I think the dust problem will probably be a little overblown, now that Canon offers a solution, but it is a real, if not great, threat. Additionally, the way Canon has implemented it is second to none. The first is through hardware. An ultrasonic filter can simply shake the dust off. Second is through software. If you spot a nasty piece that won't shake off, you can do a reference shot, and have the dust removed by software on your computer.;6)The grip has been improved a little. The rubber on the grip is improved, and an anti-slip strip has been placed on the back where the right thumb goes.Most all other things Canon is know for still exists. The camera focus fast and quietly. Camera operations are quick and easy to locate and use. Pictures look great.Now for the other side. This is an unusual time in that all the big players are comming out with a 10 megapixel camera at the same time, so the Canon has some stiff competition. Here goes a simple comparison.1) Compared to the other two cameras already available, the Sony A100 and Nikon D80 (both also 5-star cameras), the XTi is considerably smaller, and somewhat lighter. Some will like this, even some with medium to medium-large hands. But most people with larger, and some with somewhat smaller hands may prefer the other two choices.;2) The battery is somewhat smaller than its rival's, and may drain a bit faster due to the LCD being used for info all the time.;3) Functionally, the rear LCD is not as nice as the Sony's. The Sony's rotates, can be set to enlarged type (50+ user again), and the system that turns it off as your eye approaches also starts the AF on the Sony. [Although many like the top LCD, the Nikon way of needing to push a button on the back, then peak over the top to see what you're setting is not as nice].;4) No in camera stabalization. The A100 can shift the sensor to help eliminate camera shake. Nikon and Canon require you to purchase rather expensive lenses to get the anti-shake.;Also, soon to be added to the competion will be the Pentax K10D. Specs are sketchy right now, but it appears to be enter the competition as a 10 megapixel camera with built-in anti-shake (much like their K100D).Of these 3 currently on the market, the Canon is the least expensive; therefore, it's up to the other 2 to show they are worth more, a very difficult task, indeed.
Replaced an overpriced Harman Kardon AV receiver with this amp for my media center computer's audio system. Works great, looks good, priced right - what more could you ask for. Integrated remote would have been nice but for this price I can walk over and turn it on.
I am a newspaper columnist covering the environment, art, drama, book launchings etc. and so need a camera for close-ups, distance,reproducing paintings etc.For a newspaper columnist and senior citizen with no photographic know-how (I used to be assigned a photographer to accompany on assignments) this digital is invaluable, halving the work involved in getting my copy to the office. Praise for my photographs from professional newspaper photographers, and requests for copies from the artistic community here are, in my opinion, entirely due to the ease of use of this model. I use my camera every day,it has never yet let me down. I visited this site to check the latest price for my insurance because if I should lose it I wanted to know I could replace it straight away with another Olympus D460 Zoom.
Can't complain about anything on this camera.. Fast, clear and pretty easy to use. Too bad when I bought it, it went down in price a short while after, but hey thats technology for you.
installed it in my home theater system, I didn't see any distinction between this cable and a regular rca cable, but I am not an audioholic anyways...for the price, you cant go wrong
This thing is unusable because it is too fat to fit 99% of my USB ports. It won't fit the recessed ports in the front of my desktop, it won't fit the ports in my laptop if the network cable is also installed, and it won't fit the rear USB ports of my desktop if the monitor also happens to be plugged in! Unbelievably stupid design. Look for one that is more narrow!
I bought two of these to upgrade the memory for my 1st generation, 2006 MacBook (White, 13") from 1GB to 2GB. Works perfectly.I had trouble installing it, but it was MY BAD. You really have to shove those sticks in hard. You won't break anything, just push really hard. If you only get them in partially, the L bracket (which has to be removed after you remove the battery) won't fit perfectly (it'll bow), the power light will flash on and off, and it won't boot up.Once I got the RAM all the way in, the L bracket snapped right into place, and the computer booted up quickly.
This monopod is the perfect height for using when I'm on stilts. Normally when on stilts you only have two small points on the ground forcing you to keep moving at all times and making photography difficult. This monopod is strong enough that I can put a little bit of my weight on it to give me the third leg of a tripod for stability. I wear stilts because I enjoy wearing stilts, but it also allows me to see and take pictures over top of the crowds at local festivals and the like.
this is one of the web's best kept secrets. The fm rocket allows you to transmit any internet radio station from your computer to your home fm radios in stereo! this adds hundreds of options, including international stations, for your listening pleasure. definitely worth the price. [[ASIN:B0007NWM06 Griffin RocketFM / FM Transmitter for Mac and PC Computers]
I bought this product for my wife for Christmas. She was extremely pleased with it. Installation was easy, however like all under the cabinet mounted items, you have to drill holes in the cabinets. So if you ever decide you want to move it or get rid of it, your left with holes in your cabinets. Not a bad price to pay for making the wife happy. Sound quality is good. It's not to loud, so the wife can listen to it in the kitchen, while I'm watching TV in the living room. Seems to be picking up all of the radio stations just fine. The 3 disc CD changer works great. This allows the wife to listen to more music without constantly changing out CD's as with other single disc players. All in all this is a very good product.
Scanner was great for many years. I recently upgraded to Windows 7, only to find out that Canon does not support it for this scanner. I feel ripped off. Now I need to spend $100 on a new one, and guess what.. It won't be a Canon
Belkin Wireless Notebook Adapter G with MIMO - received quickly, works great,thanks for the great opportunity
I bought this TV first of all because it is a SONY and I always buy SONY. Well SONY didn't let me down. This TV is Awesome, the picture quality is perfect, the controls are easy, the set up is a breeze. I can't say enough about this TV, but that it is AWESOME
Bought this to fix my radiator since that's what nylon is suppose to be able to fix right? Well it did not work. I melted the nylon into the radiator mixing the rod with the radiator plastic. However it did not hold. I was able to scrape it off with a utility knife. And that was after reinstalled it back on the car, since it leaked. With the nylon scraped off, i used J B weld and it's still holding. Giving me plenty of time to order a new radiator. I also used the nylon on my headlight tab, and again it did not hold and fell off easily. Maybe i was using it wrong, but there was no instructions, and its not like i don't know how to plastic weld.
We've had our 6000D for several months now and are thrilled with the results! We don't use the LCD monitor since we have it hooked up directly to our PC, but we like the fact that we COULD print directly from our camera.We have only used Canon papers for printing and have tested both Photo Paper Pro and Photo Paper Plus. Supposedly, the Pro line is their top-of-the-line paper, but we really like the Plus paper better. The Pro paper stays "tackier" while the Plus paper gives you the same quality AND prints that feel just like photo lab prints.You probably will get messages that your ink cartridges are running low LONG before you need to replace them. They've been reminding us for a few weeks, about 50 4x6 prints ago, that a couple of our colors are running low. But thankfully, with the clear plastic wells, you can check for yourself. Brilliant!We can confidently recommend this printer. We've got a baby arriving in 6 weeks and plan to put it to some serious use this fall and winter!
These headphones are lightweight and comfortable, and the cord is long enough, and they came with an airplane adapter included. These are the good things I can say.Unfortunately, the bad outweighs the good.The cord is very thin and flimsy, and I'm afraid it would not last very long. I bought these at a store and they are going back. The noise cancellation does not work well. When you turn it on, a hissing noise starts, and the outside noise is not perceptibly diminished. In addition to normal household noise, I tested them with a violin playing in the same room, and they failed that test spectacularly.
The product did not work. I could not make calls with it and when answering calls the phone only functioned as a microphone but not as a speaker.ANT Online refused to take the item back since the original package is damaged -- how was I supposed to see if it works without opening it?To summarize - get something else from another vendor.
I have a big floor and bookshelf speakers 5.1 home theater system, now it was in a smaller room and in the new room the orignal cable was a bit short and visible so I wanted to replace the cable that it will look cleaner so I bought this, I rewired the whole system and it looked great,I ran out of wire exactly for the left surround,so I said I will buy another one but first I tested the sound and it was bad,the center sounded extremely muffled and the detail was lacking ,I read that for a short distance its better to go with thicker wire, my old ones are about 10 guage for the front mains and center and 18 guage for surrounds, now in the center channel I heard a lot of the quiet detail and the voices sounded real and natural with the old cable , for example: the fifth element when it goes from the music to when he calculates how time there is until evil arrives and he likes whispers numbers and when there is s in something somebody says and the mid woofers blend in very well with tweeter, with this cable all that detail was completely gone,on the fronts it made them tinny and the treble was very very low and the was a echo, I ended up returning the old ones for the fronts and center and I used this only for the 2 surrounds at the end, the surrounds sound fine, my suggestion is buy this only if you have one of those home theater in a box packages with small speakers,you should replace that string thin cable because with small speakers this would make a good difference, I specificly wanted to try the rca wire but I won't make that mistake again,next time Im going to buy speaker cables its from a hardware store like lowes or home depot..
I purchased this vehicle navigator, Garmin c320, for my husband as a Christmas present. He really likes it and it works great. I'm sure our whole family will get good use out of this, glad it's portable. We would recommend this product!
For the Price... These are AMAZING!!! They have been slamming for 6 months now.I don't think they make 600 watts RMS but they're up there. I would trust 400 watts RMS for them a piece but that's mostly because I really don't want to blow them!!! I don't think I'll ever have to shop again for subs. The lanzar Max Pros are the best for the money. I've searched the internet time and time again and I just can't find anything to compare.My friend paid $250 for his MBquart amp I paid $60 for my Lanzar HTG237 ampMy friend paid $160 for his 2 polk audio 12" subs and I paid $74 for my 2 Lanzar Max ProsEND RESULT= My system is as loud as his!!! HA!These have spectacular sound quality too. If you play these quiet with some 70's or some classical or something soft they really sound nice. These are great all around subwoofers and they will deliever!
Like someone else said, I wouldn't even give this one star if 0 was an option.I got this for Christmas - after installing the music manager from the disk, I never got a "new hardware found message" and no drivers were installed. I upgraded my computer to XP to take advantage of the built-in drivers - even after uninstalling and reinstalling, the Music Manager still did not recognize the device. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling NUMEROUS times - then got an error message that the installation CD wasn't didn't have the programs anymore. Downloaded the upgrades from the Web site (which took FOREVER) and it still didn't work. Then out of the blue, it recognized that the player was attached for about 5 minutes - just long enough to remove all the pre-installed tracks - then it disappeared again.Called Customer Service - the number included in the packaging was no longer correct. Called the new number and spent almost an hour explaining the problem (thank goodness for free long-distance cellular minutes) before they "graciously" agreed to send me a new installation disk. They said it would arrive in 7-10 days. Nine days later, they still hadn't shipped it.E-mail messages through their Web site promised responses within 24 hours - one was answered after three days, the second one never was answered. The CD finally arrived 16 days later, and it was not even for the right model - I have a Cali, they sent me the Forge CD.Gave it one more try last night - two versions show up as removable drives, but not only are they not recognized by Music Manager, they don't work with Windows Media Player either - I just get error messages or a request to "insert a disk" into that drive.I have spent the equivalent of a full work week (in the evenings) uninstalling and reinstalling every version of the software from their web site, using every tip from their "knowledge" base, and none of it has worked. I'm very disappointed in their product and in their so-called customer "service." I give up - I'm returning it and buying an iRiver! I really liked the look of this one, the belt clip, and even the head phones - but not enough to keep this as just a radio player that doesn't even get AM for baseball games!
I bought one of these enclosures, liked it, and later bought two more. Unfortunately, two of them have failed. The first enclosure worked and is still working. The failure of the second enclosure was caused by the fragile and hard-to-insert power connector. The pins bent, so I disconnected the cable from the power supply and straightened the pins. I inserted them into the enclosure, connected the power cable, and found that the drive would not power up. (Yes, I should have disconnected the cable from the power supply before trying to plug it into the enclosure.)The third enclosure failed right from the start. I tried to attach the hard drive to the SATA cable attached to the circuit board for the enclosure, but as I did so, the cable and its socked socket detached from the circuit board for the enclosure. Close examination revealed that the socket had not been soldered to the board. In addition, the circuit board in the enclosure is attached to the frame by two small screws. The screws in the third enclosure were poorly attached, so the board came loose.There are two problems with this enclosure. First, the 6-pin connection on the power-supply cable, which brings 5 volts and 12 volts from the power supply, is fragile and difficult to connect to the enclosure. I need to move my drives from one computer to another, and it is clear that this connection will eventually fail. Second, the loose socket and poorly attached screws indicate that quality control appears to be poor at the factory.I recently bought a Macally G-S350SU Hi-Speed eSata/USB2.0 External Storage Enclosure for 3.5inch SATA HDD from Amazon, and recommend it highly. The drive is attached to a sturdy, nice-looking aluminum enclosure. (The drive simply slides into the Sabrent, and it rattles around when you move it.) The Macally attaches to a 12-volt power supply with one of those standard inline plugs, which means that there are no pins to get bent, and you can buy spare power supplies if you want to move the drive between computers without having to move the power supplies as well. The Macally is only a few dollars more, and in my opinion would be a better option even if it were more expensive. I've already ordered another Macally.
So far, have been extremely happy with the Zune. The radio tuner works well, audio playback is great, and movies look very good on the screen. Minor issue, is inability to treat unit as spare harddrive in emergency. Other than that, it is a great value as compared to IPod's and etc.
Not too much to say other than - it works. It's authentic Xbox hardware as well. I'm a little confused as to when it charges and if the Xbox needs to be on or can be off. So I leave it on when I know it needs charge and it does it's job. No complaints!
This keyboard can be purchased in three different forms that I am aware of. Interlink offers it as just the keyboard or a combo package that includes the keyboard along with their RemotePoint RF presentation wireless mouse/pointer. You can also get this keyboard under the Adesso brand, whom I believe is the manufacturer since they seem to specialize in wireless keyboards whereas Interlink appears to be a company for presentation products (perhaps they make the pointer and package it with a rebranded Adesso). I purchased the Interlink combo and then returned it and purchased the Adesso instead. My evaluation of these products was under Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (32 bit).Adesso vs. Interlink versions....First, the mouse. The Adesso uses an optical trackball, which is much easier to use. The Interlink has a thumb pad type of joystick which is okay to use and takes some getting used to. The thumb pad mouse seems like it may have been included to match the one on the pointer/mouse. The one on the Interlink pointer works very well, much better than the one on the Interlink keyboard.The index finger buttons on the front of the keyboard are a little different as well. On the interlink you get mouse buttons and on the Adesso, the right button is the left mouse click and the left is not a button but rather a scroll wheel. The wheel scrolls only, there is no push button function.Adesso has an extra row of buttons above the F keys rather than the logo and trim stickers found on the Interlink. You get an ID button, forward/back buttons, IE, email and My Computer buttons on the left side plus transport and volume buttons on the right side.The RF receivers I had were also different. The Adesso one is small, like a USB memory stick. The Interlink was a larger unit (it was round and about the diameter of a hockey puck and half as thick) with a USB cable hard wired to it and a little (~3") antenna. This may have been a special receiver since I purchased the combo package with the keyboard and air mouse / pointer.Range is great with both keyboards and neither requires drivers to be loaded. You only need to load software for the air mouse /pointer if you use that and even then you only need it if you want to reprogram the buttons to do specific actions.Finally there is the subject of the quantity of monetary units that are required to obtain one of these keyboards. Both keyboards are available here on Amazon with the free supersaver shipping. The Interlink will require twice as many monetary units to acquire it, however.Go to the "interlinkelectronics" web site or the "adesso" web site to see for yourself. The Adesso is model number: WKB 3000UB.Conclusion. For HTPS or couch potatoe, do not waste time with the Interlink. Go directly to Adesso.
First of all, I am no audiophile. I don't have golden ears. I can barely even tell the difference on my home stereo where I have a 5.1 system now compared to when I had a 4.1 system. Thus, you may want to take this review with a grain of salt.That said, I am very impressed with these headphones. The bass is good and strong, the highs are suitably high, and I've even heard a few new things in my old music that I've never heard before.The cable is plenty long, as opposed to a cheap pair of earbuds that only have a two foot of it, and it can be detached from the headphones, which is a nice touch. They velvety-soft cups hug your head perfectly, along with the arch bridging the cups. I could easily wear these all day long without any problems and they surround the ear instead of crushing it to my head like supra aural headphones.They are open-air headphones, which means that you'll still be able to hear things going on around you, especially while listening to your music at medium to low volume levels. I've heard from other reviewers that your music will bleed out (since they are open-air headphones) and others can hear your music, I would surmise that you'd need to turn them up pretty high for that to occur; no-one here at my workplace has told me that they can hear my music while I'm wearing them.If I had to point out any flaws, it would be that: A) they are not wireless, and B) they have no on-cable or on-headphone media controls. Obviously, these two things pretty much come hand-in-hand, and I know of the technical difficulties in marrying sound quality and battery life with wireless capability, so I cannot really fault them.In conclusion, these are well worth the money if you are looking for a new set of headphones and I've no doubt that audiophiles will love them even more than I. Definitely recommended!
The 8400F scanner is wonderful; it is easy to learn to use and produces excellent scans. It comes with frames for three film sizes: 35mm, slides, and 2.25" sq. negatives. (I also improvised a frame out of black card stock, which will fit inside the 2.25" frame, for holding my old 1.5" sq. negs. and it worked well.) The frames are a bit delicate and need careful handling and are apparently difficult to replace. Other than that, I'd say this scanner is just about perfect, and it also saved me hundreds of dollars in photo reproduction fees!I had well over 100 old black & white 2.25" and 1.5" square negatives (and other sizes) to print, which would have cost $3-per-neg. handling, plus reprint fees, at a photo shop. The 8400F Scanner has made my Family Albums photos affordable, beautiful, and very professional-looking.
I purchased this because I wanted to have popcorn without any fat. This popcorn popper works great!
I have owned many player's over the years. Sony, Creative, and Apple. The Shuffle is my favorite of them all! Yes I do need to carry my entire library with me but it is not practical.(I own a 80GB iPod). The shuffle is one I carry everywhere I go. The sound is very good and I think it sounds better than the bigger iPods but, not as good as a Mini Disc or Sony DAP. The clip makes it so you can attach it to anything; hats, pants, shirts, bra's, or the collar of an undershirt for discrete listening. It is tough, hell I washed it one time, and it doesn't get in the way when I do things. I a pinch I have used it to copy files. I plays all day long a I never have to listen to the same song. When I travel I use it to go to sleep and doesn't get in the way of sleeping.If you don't have a large collection you might consider this over any other player. If you need to see what you are listen to get another player or put song's on the shuffle that you know. The Shuffle is easy to manage and work with, physically and with iTunes.
Like the printer...good quality prints...great price.Might have spent a little more for the unit with the pop-upLCD.
I bought because the new motherboards have IDE connectors further from the top edge. I needed the extra length. This worked fine.
If you know anything about radio electronics you know it's all about dimensions. Fancier looking antenna will cost more, but the requirements are the same for this frequency band. This antenna is ideal for attic mounting. If you are mounting outside, a weather resistant antenna would be worth the money, but this one will work till corrosion affects it. For 20 bucks you can't go wrong. It's an inexpensive way to find out if you are within effective range of the TV station.
First of all, this is an alarm clock... and it does what it is suppose to do very well. The idea of not buying it or complaining about it because it doesn't work in a power outage is just crazy. If your power is going out all the time, maybe you need to move to a new house. This isn't meant for an Amish lifestyle. I guess I should return my television, microwave, lamps, electric stove, refrigerator, washing machine and dryer, because oddly enough, they don't work when the power goes out either. What ever will I do. I just wish people would review the product based upon its ability to do what it was designed to do, and not look for a reason to sue a company for supposed false advertising. Every product on the market would be pulled because it is all in how you interpret it. This product is excellent.
The logic case fit my Seagate satellite wireless hard drive and it's accessories perfectly. So I have everything all together and protected.
I must say that is printer is simply great! I've been using HP printers since the inception of the HP 500C, the very first color inkjet, from there I purchased an HP 660 then most recently had an HP 855, and I can honestly say the HP 1000 blows them all away in terms of photographic reproduction! The fact that it is only $399 and can produce prints equal to and probably surpassing color lasers and dye sublimation printers that costs a lot more certainly says something about HP. Using glossy or photo paper produces prints indistinguishable from the original prints. Even on normal paper there is no detectable banding, which was a problem with the previous HP printers I had. Installation was a snap using the USB port, and print speed compared to my HP 855C is a whole lot faster. There is also the ability to add the duplexer that comes with the HP 1100, a definite plus, but I'm not sure worth $100, unless you do a lot of two sided printing.I am an amateur photographer (pretty much a hobby in my spare time) Now instead of spending money on reprints and enlargements, I can use this printer with photo paper. The prints are that close to the original! The only thing I've noticed so far that is a bit of a drawback is that it looks like the color ink tends to go fast if you do a lot of full color 8x10 in prints, (at least according to the HP toolbox estimate) and also its a bit noisy when preparing to print, but once it starts its whisper quiet. One other thing is that packaged with the printer is an econo sized black cartridge, (you only get 21 ml of ink versus 42 ml in a standard) although really geared for photos it would have been nice with a full black cart) I haven't really tried it for text yet, but I have a laser printer for that.Well that's it for me, now I can't wait until I get a good digital camera!
I do not have a very good sense of direction. So, when I got lost in Atlanta I knew this was going to be something I would purchase even though I am an ooccasional traveler. I searched the internet and finally came across this Amazon link and your reviews. Thank you for helping me make what I consider to be an excellent choice.What I wanted was a GPS that was accurate, a screen that is easy to read, and voice prompts. It is so much more. The maps seem to be very accurate since the unit was made in March of 2007. I hope Nextar will allow downloading of updates as promised on their web site.I like the audible warning, the sidebar that shows my approach and the audible "boink" when the turn is at hand. (It does not read the street name but that hasn't been a problem at all.) My current street is clearly displayed. I can concentrate on driving and not have to constantly watch the screen. And as others have said so well, if I miss a turn it will quickly account for that.The sale price of $150 was incredible. The Nextar C3 is everything I need in a GPS...and more.
I bought this bag for my Canon Powershot A630. I've had it for a couple of years now. It's a bit frayed but holding up well. My biggest beef with this bag was that the zipper only zips down about 2" on the sides. I have a wheel on the top of the camera that selects different modes. It was constantly catching on the zipper and switching modes on me, causing some of my pics to be blurry. It might also cause scratching on some cases and it just makes getting the camera out a bit of a pain. On the up side, it does have tons of little pockets. The front flap has a zipper pocket in front and a mesh one on the underside. There's another, wider pocket on the front that's perfect for storing extra batteries.BTW, anyone who claims this bag is worth $50 is full of it. I didn't pay more than $15 (and wouldn't). But I've certainly gotten my money's worth.
Hey it works great. Good sound (for a tile shower), timer feature nice, as I can leave it on while drying off, etc., and it eventually goes off. Mine is under the shower head, so gets drenched a lot and still seems to work just fine.
We are very happy with this scanner. We haven't tried the 35mm slide feature yet, but we copied an old document in the middle of a new one, and it was so beautifully reproduced that someone actually tried to pick up the old document from the copy. We are delighted with the ease of installation, ease of use, and the outstanding quality of the scanned images. Great product!
After testing about 45 digital cameras for over 5 weeks I must say that this little beauty comes out best (with the marine case that you can buy as an accessory).It lasted longest (on battery) and preformed best and was one of the smallest (we only tested cameras between 3.0 and 3.5 MPixels).
I bought this a long time ago and it is still standing and holding a lot of DVD's. Thanks for the item.
The concept is nice ... 802.11g camera. However there are some fundamental flaws with the design.The streaming of the video is too heavy-weight for the 802.11g. A simple ping shows hops in excess of 800ms. As soon as I stop streaming, it is about 16ms ... which means the cams processor is overloaded.The stream is very choppy.As for pan / tilt ... only works 25% of the time. The video always streams (which means there is connectivity), but when I issue pan/tilt commands, only 25% of the time does it respond to my commands.I bought this as a toy ... to put in the front window to see who is there, while I am working in my home office. I don't see how someone would / could use this for practical monitoring. The picture is very choppy, not very clear, and doesn't respond to commands.Considering Linksys is owned by Cisco ... this hit the market without any real quality assurance. This is hardly useable.2 thumbs down. Come'on Cisco ... get your act together. You are leaving room for someone to come in and do it better. I will be returning this, and may buy the panasonic.
Does not work as advertised. Even though they say you can activate over the internet the website only provides a tech support number which is only available M-F 6 - 5 Pacific. (Very bad for a product used primarily on the weekends). They say it has tides/currents. (This is a blatant lie). They unlock code works only with one GPS/SD card combo AND only ONE map on an SD card at a time. Meaning your 128 Meg SD card is a waste of money as most maps are only 8-10 Meg. Does not coexist with Mapsend Topo maps either. This product should still be in Beta. Detail does seem to be there after activating and viewing the product. Uploading and activating are very tedious and time consuming tasks.
I could not believe how good this little tiny microphone picked up sounds from all around. It is well worth the money if you have meetings or other events where you need to capture sounds from many different areas. The size is just amazing. So tiny & easy to carry & handle.
This works great. Much easier to use it than the flat cable and has less clutter than the flat cable.
I am not a big technical guy. But I do my research, and I want quality. This receiver has more features than I will ever use. We use it mostly for watching DVD's in surround sound. Great buy, good experience with Amazon.
When I initially brought this product I never could imagine how easy was it to be installed, how well can you hide the main receiver, how far can you be from your receiver,no matter all the walls or two floors of level difference and it will work.The price is more than satisfactory, because of this i recommend it, and also I recommend that if you are thinking to buy one, buy a second transmitter, is just the size of a battery and you will be able to control effectively two different appliances.
Highly recommend this product. Snaps on in a jiffy, cool see-through effect that illuminates the apple when it's open. Provides peace of mind against scratches and it looks great :-) Absolutely worthwhile purchase.
I have been using this printer for for 3 months now and I am very happy with it. I have attached it to the home network and it sits alone in a corner, waiting for print jobs in power saving mode.Print quality if very good and overall I am very happy with the printer.
This product is excellent for little ears. The sound quality is great and the volumn is just right!
This radio does not hold the station and it's hard to dial in precisely too. I end up spending a lot of time nudging the dial back and forth to get on the station. I also get a lot of static and high pitched squealing compared to other portable radios I've owned. I've only had it for about a month and it's just too frustrating to take on a walk. I'm back now, upgrading to a better radio. I shouldn't have been so cheap the first go around!
I went through two battery rechargers and three sets of rechargeable batteries before I came here and discovered LOTS of people are having trouble with the camera doing an auto-shut-off AS IF it's out of batteries when actually it's probably a battery compartment problem. I confirmed that it's a compartment problem on mine by putting in brand-new alkalines: the camera still shut off after a few seconds.Other than that problem (which is finally fatal in my camera, but after 2-and-a-half years of steady use), I liked the camera and recommended it to many people. It's easy to use if what you like is a mostly automatic camera (that's what I like---I don't mess with the manual settings), and it has a good zoom, and I thought the picture quality was quite good considering the price of the camera.I won't recommend it anymore, though, now that I see the battery problem is common.
I love this product. It makes such a difference when I work on my laptop. Inexpensive, sturdy, durable; perfect for someone who works at home.
excelent product, a must have for office or for travel!
You see, when you first buy this product and receive it, you can actually see why it's so cheap ! The belt clip is really dangerous, if you don't want to give your ipod a look what concrete is like, do not EVER clip it to your belt ! And what about the protection ? Well, apart from the fact that dust comes inside and slowly but surely cover the screen, that you can't plug a headphone correctly (Take a Sony XD-100 for instance, it will always unplug when you run or walk a little bit faster than average !). Still, it's a protection, it protects, but if you have to choose one, do not take this one !
I was looking for a set of speakers for my laptop to cut through the other sound clutter of my college dorm. A friend of mine recommended these speakers to me, and I love them. I didn't have really high expectations, but they have definitely surpassed what expectations I did have. The sound is great, the bass is loud, and all for a pretty low price. It is also pretty cool that there is a jack and cord provided so you can plug in your iPod or Mp3 player and listen to that as well.
the good-this tv ive had for a while now and the good part is that i bought it for $300 dollars off amazon sub-shops and now the price has sky rocket thank god i got mines in 2007 april.............so ive had this tv for a while and direct to the point the tv is a must have for bedrooms its a nice 23 inch screen that it appears bigger cause of the design.Its nice smooth pearl white im talking about its eye candy the people love it thats the first thing they ask me when they go in my room where did i get the TV.next its a pc screen you can hook your computer up on it and the resolution is awesome you cant ask for better it has at least 3 inputs HDMI input and some other inputs, im talking about its loaded with type of inputs i even hooked up my ipod to it using ipod video cables and the picture is good to say.the remote is awesome it has everything you need for the tv its nice and smooth and pearl white...................the tv is awesome for video gaming i mean the picture quality is awesome it makes my ps2 look like a ps3 thats how good it is with video game systems.And now the bad part the sad part............................This is an american tv only use for the united states of america why? I found out the hard way///////////////////////):i am a contracter in camp bagram working here and so i bought this tv thinking yeah i scored big time while everyone else had a cheesy tv that was not flat like mines and cool looking and not name brand that you cant even hook up a computer to it cause they bought it from the on-base military stores called the PX/BX like the only one on camp bagram.So finally my bad day came when i figered out why mY tv was not able to get any channels AND EVEYONE ELSE DID ):provideed here for americans to watch local channnels in the us courtesy of the military(AFN).THIS TV IS NTCS SYSTEM (AMERICAN FREQUENCY) AND HERE IN AFGHANISTAN CAMP BAGRAM THE ONLY SYSTEM IS PAL (EUROPEAN FREQUENCT). SO MY AWESOME TV WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE CHANNELS EVERYONE ELSE HAD, SO I BEEN HERE SUCKING IT UP WITH OUT CABLE TV OUT OF ALL THE PLACES WHY????????HEY BUT AT LEAST I HAVE A GOOD PC MONITER AND DVD SCREEN AND AWESOME TV FOR DVD PLAYER SO PRETTY MUCH THATS WHY I GIVE IT 4 STARS INSTEAD OF 5, SAMSUNG WHY CANT YOU BE BOTH NTCS AND PAL SYSTEM .................OH WELL BE WARNED ONLY FOR AMERICAN USE TV.........................
Bought it have not recieved the item as yet, however the price is EXCELLENT and I am living in Trinidad so every penny counts. Our exchange rate is US1 to TT6.32.Looking forward to receiving this Christmas for a SPECIAL person in my life.RL
The design and construction on this USB drive is very nice. My only complaint is that the LED on the front of the unit is a bit large and is therefore not appropriate to run in a room where darkness is an issue.
I have a Panasonic DVD Player. As I have read here I have problems with it. Certain CDs will only play for a very short time or not at all. The picture gets grainy then it locks up. I called Panasonic and they were little help. They told me to take it back to the place I bought it from. Like most people I threw my receipt away prior to buying a movie that wouldn't play. I initially thought it was bad CDs. I was told otherwise though.The players wont play around one in five CDs. Its kind of frustrating.
I was trying to decide between this player and a Sony player that wasn't available yet. I had some Target gift cards that were burning a hole in my pocket, so I went with the one that was available immediately...this Philips player.It doesn't have MP3 capabilities, but then, I really don't burn that many CD's with MP3's, plus the software on my machine converts MP3's to play on regular CD players anyway, so...I guess it doesn't matter in the end, but it would be nice to have the option.That said, I'm pleased thus far with this CD player. I turned off the anti-skip function to prolong battery life, but it appears to buffer itself anyway. I noticed that the disc wasn't spinning, but music was still playing, even with the anti-skip turned off. I've listened to it riding my bike (where the player hangs vertically off of my back pack), riding on the bus, and riding on the trains, and not one skip thus far.The headphones aren't that great and break-up earlier than I hoped that they would, but they are the kind that wrap behind your head as opposed to over the top of your head...to facilitate wearing caps and such, I suppose, but I dig the design. The headphones sound fine...I just wish I could crank it up a bit more before they started distorting.The included carrying case is a nice bonus. It's a neoprene-type fabric that stretches. All the buttons and displays are accessible, even if through the fabric, and the velcro strap allows me to attach it to my backpack. The only drawback to the carrying case design is that it's difficult to change out CD's, as the fit of the case is quite snug.The in-line remote is nice as well. I clip it to my backpack strap, so I don't have to fool around with trying to access the player's buttons when it's hanging on my backpack.All-in-all, I'd say that it's a decent player for the money. I haven't had it long enough to report about battery life, so we'll have to see how that pans out. And I'll probably get some better headphones down the road, but I really can't complain about this player at all.**UPDATE** - I picked up some Phillips SBC HS510 headphones on clearance at a local Target store (under $10.00 including tax), and it made a HUGE difference in the sound. Upgrading the headphones is highly recommended. I don't even have to use the bass boost anymore. The headphones that come with this player are, apparently, crap. Still a good player, though. Not one skip yet, and I'm still using the batteries I put in after I got it.
I have owned 3 digital cameras, and purchased them for work as well. I can honestly say that this is by far the best. It is small, light, has more than enough features, is the simplest to download with its port, and can equal cameras costing twice as much in picture quality. You cannot get more value in a digital camera today. Keep up the great work Kodak!
It's bad when it can't even find your own home. There are some nice features but they are overshadowed by it's inaccuracies in finding addresses.Can not be trusted.
I have had this camera for a week and a half. I love the pictures, the camera body, all the features. There is a handy remote to take pictures of a group with out having to reset the self timer. I love how small the camera is, the sleek metal body, the size of a 35mm point and shoot with all the functions Olympus has to offer.I have had other digital Olympus cameras and can figure most things out, if this is your first camera the paper manual leaves out some details. The cd-rom manual was hard for me to follow. The camedia editing software looks pretty, but doesn't do a lot of "editing". I use Image Expert to download pictures from the camera and Adobe to edit. To edit "video" from the camera you have to pay [money] for their "Pro" package(offered from Camedia's Main menu after software is installed). For me it was worth it to be able to change brightness and make cuts.I have called tech support twice and was helped and off the phone in minutes. (The first minute is an automated menu where they try to talk you into checking FAQ's online.)
Update Jan 2013: I'm still using this trackball 6-14 hours daily.! It still works Great, no matter what OS. And the pain never returned. Excellent product. How do I award a 6th star?I originally bought this because I was getting a lot of wrist pain from mousing. It took just a very short while to get used to having the "marble' under my right thumb instead of pushing the entire mouse around the desktop, but it was ok. As I used it more, I realized that this puts my wrist at a natural angle. Wonderful! No more RSI/Carpel Tunnel pain. I really love the scroll wheel, and both mouse buttons work perfectly ok even without any driver software (Mac OS X). However, you can install the Logitech mouse driver software if you want the buttons to work differently.After using mine for several years, I bought one for my Dad, and he likes it too. :-) For Dad, I installed the mouse driver software (Mac OS X) so we could disable his right mouse button. He's used to a 1 button mouse, and the pop up menus were annoying him when he accidentally "leaned on" the right mouse button. So it's all good.Almost secret feature: in Mac OS X (10.3.9 at least) even w/o any Logitech driver software, if you click the scroll wheel (its also a button) the mouse pointer changes to a circle with arrows pointing up & down. You may then scroll by waving the trackball up and down. Sort of cool, if you know about it. Pushing the scroll wheel button again turns it back off.If you're not already used to a 2 button mouse, you should know that the right button is really handy to bring up the spell checker for any misspelled underlined word. One right click, and the word is corrected! Even in FireFox as I type this! I just love it! That is a feature I use several times a minute! :-)Being an "optical" means that it just never gets "bumpy" if dusty. Just use it for years and don't worry about cleaning it.In addition to the nice features of this mouse itself, I also like that my screen saver isn't affected when I bump the desk. It's a trackball, not a mouse. It also takes less desk space since it doesn't need to move around. It's just better at everything. Oh, and even though Amazon has a greyscale photo, this product really has a red mouse ball. I totally love using this Logitech Trackman wheel optical, and it's easy on my body. I expect you will love it too.
I own a different make of digital camera which was fine for its time and purpose. I researched ALL of the major makes and none of them, it seems, could match the features of the Epson 3100Z. Any that do come close are priced at least $200 higher and still don't have features I insisted on: FAST 2.0 lens; hot shoe flash; ability to use different lenses and filters; NON-PROPRIETARY batteries!!!!!; EASY to use!!; complete manual control if I wish; STANDARD Compact Flash memory; MORE than 2X optical zoom and GREAT Epson images. Well I'm not disappointed!!! This camera is fantastic. I have tested it under many different light conditions including a COMPLETELY dark room with the internal flash only and was AMAZED at the image. The menus are intuitive enough that you can start taking pictures immediately using automatic settings--which under most normal conditions are all you'll ever use. The 3X optical zoom is terrific and the digital 3X zoom is stepped in 1/10th increments for a total of 30 steps! And having bought the Epson 780EXP printer a month ago (it's GREAT too!) (...). The more I use it-the more I love it! The great MEGAPIXEL race is on. Ask yourself how large an image are you EVER going to print? Probably a 5x7 once in a while, an 8x10 once a year? Most will be 'snapshots' but THIS camera will do all of those even without using the hardware interpolation which will give you 4.8 megapixels. More than you will EVER need. I expect this to be my last camera!!
There is a risk that the TV will arrived damaged or not working to your satisfaction.Be aware this 100+lb TV is freight shipped, meaning that if anything is wrong with the unit, you are stuck with it. Amazon will not take back even if the TV or DVD unit is defective. In my case, the dvd tray on the unit arrived broken.So even though this item is priced great, how much is your time worth?I made a game of trying to get through to Apex, the manufacturer, on their Customer Service number. So far, mainly busy signals, or if you are lucky enough to get through, get ready for a hold time in HOURS. Thus far, the situation is still unresolved. Amazon will not help in the resolution, leaving me to deal with the Apex. I have already paid a great additional cost in my time dealing with this mess.Sorry, but unless you are willing to accept it at a great deal no matter the &quot;hassle factor&quot;, I say stick to items that you can return if something ends up being wrong.
This is great receiver for those who are just getting into home theater systems. Good power to 6 channels. Lots of DSP presets. Easy settings at least for me that is. Lots of inputs and outputs. It comes with an easy to use universal remote too.
Overall they work good but now that I have used 3/4 of the sleeve, I must say that I have had at least 10 dvds have errors while writing. I only use them for movies and I use the same method and programs for ripping and burning every time. I originally bought them because of the positive reviews for lack of issues while burning and playing. They do play in all dvd players but like I said I have wasted at least 10 and I have about 25 blanks ones left so you do the math on how many more will most likely be bad.
I have had this thing for quite a while. It stays happily in the outlet waiting for use. We have had about three power outages since I got it and the automatic led light proved quite useful. The radio was our only contact with the outside world for three days during the last storm. It was used on and off for hours and never went dead. I recommend it.
I bought the e2c-n together with the bose triport ie. Both excellent earbuds although the bose excel somewhat in overall sound quality. At first I found that a "perfect fit" did not equate with perfect sound. I got good isolation with the rubber tip but couldn't help but feel that the bass was lacking. I then tried out the foam tips, and voila the bass was there. The foams aid in creating the isolation seal by expanding once they are placed in the ear canal - the rubbers and PVC do not. For this reason the foams are probably easier to fit than the other 2 since you can compress them and get them in snug no matter what your ear size.As with the bose, I had to adjust the equalizer on my ipod a bit until I got the buds to sound the way I liked (Piano setting).The E2c definitely provide clear highs and lows - I was actually able to hear brass players in a classical piece breathe. I've used shure products as a musician and am happy to say that they have yet to dissapoint.Oh and WOW - these things are really good at blocking out sound. No more going deaf from blasting non-isolating headphones on the subway while listening to kids screaming. Ipod volume setting hardly reaches 50% and that's with "sound-check" on!
This is a mouse designed for laptop computers, but yet it's not too small to make you feel uncomfortable. The only problem I have is that the receiver is just a tad too thick. This is a problem for me as my computer only has two USB ports and they are "stacked" instead of being next to each other.
I am very pleased with my purchase. Sennheiser is known for their mics but they did a great job with this headphone system. I would recomend these to anybody looking for a great set of wireless headphones. The sound quality is great, they are very comfortable to wear, and i love the re-charging feature. The surround sound feature works fairly well, but it can never compare to a good surround sound system.
My three daughters and I each have and use these rollers. We have tried others and always come back to these. Felt rollers and other clip styles don't work near as well. These could be a little more travel friendly, maybe a latch on the lid and retractable cord...but we just large rubberband them and make them fit in the suitcase. Definitely recommend!
I returned the Tiffen UV filter after comparison with a Calumet 58 mm multi-coated UV filter I have. Of the two UV filters, the Tiffen filter had considerably more glare and relection. I think I paid around $25 for the Calumet filter (only slightly more money for better quality). Doesn't make sense to me to put a mediocre filter in front of a high-quality lens... in my humble opinion.
Every time our company buys another laptop for someone, I order another mouse. I have purchased pink, red, and green besides the black.
I purchased this case for a hunt i was going on in Alaska and it worked out perfectly! I had just bought a new Sony hdr-pj260p and wanted to be sure and protect it while i was in the Alaskan bush and it did outstanding! This case is perfect for the size of my camcorder, travel charger and a couple batteries with room to spare. If you are new to pelican you will notice that they have redone their latches. Although they still function perfectly they are improved with an additional hinge built into them to increase leverage on the buckle to allow easier opening and closing. This fit nicely in my Erbelstock x1 hunting pack in the bottom of it and the pack itself was a carry on on my flights to and from. I consider Pelican to be one if not the best waterproof cases and i didn't worry one bit transfering to and from float planes and small boats, my camcorder with so many great memories on it was safe! Highly reccomended! If you want the best, this is it!
It took me 15 minutes from the time I opened the box to adding wireless capability to my existing home LAN. The directions were perfect. Operation is perfect. Speed is great. I would look no further for an low cost way to add wireless.
I love this walkman! It sounds totally decent with low-bitrate non-music files and terrific with music. (And I like the way it looks too.)I shopped for a while for an mp3/cd player that allows you to fast-forward within mp3 tracks. It seems like an incredibly basic feature, but many devices can't do it (including the Panasonic I tried first). I was concerned about the Sony line because the manuals say that you can't fast-forward in mp3 tracks that are "packet-written" and I wasn't sure what that meant. But this device can fast forward in tracks on a data cd I burned on my computer and that's what I was concerned about. This device also resumes from where you turn it off, which is a great feature when you have hundreds of files on a disk. My (very old) RioVolt didn't have that feature and it was a huge drag.All in all, the interface, features, and battery life are about all I could ask of a walkman. The radio and the TV band are very nice extras as well.
I read printer reviews out the ying yang before I bought this one, and then I bought this one. It is perfect for me. It is very easy to set up. It comes with a starter drum and toner cartridge that takes seconds to put in. The directions are clear. The paper is easy to load and hidden from plain view. The design is sleek, and looks very nice. It is lightweight and small which is awesome, and still has great resolution. My prints come out sharp and crisp. The printer comes with a cd, but my cd rom is broken, but it was no problem, as my computer's printer wizard was able to locate the software online and install it within minutes. This printer is a spacesaver, a timesaver, and a moneysaver. The toner cartridges last 2500 pages, and are cheaper than others. I like printing pictures too, but for color photos, an inkjet printer is better than any laser. Buy this if you want to print great text, for a great price.
I was surprised at how much the Samsung YP-T9 has to offer. You can play more than just songs, it can hold videos, games, FM radio and you can even record voices or the radio too. I would definetly recommend this mp3 player to people who are looking for something nice, sleek and easy to manage.
Just what we needed when we lost our spare battery and it got here fast too. Thanks Amazon.
Great sound, good noise canceling but way too much leakage. If you are looking to use these headphones in an office or airplane, be prepared to irritate your neighbors.
Purchased almost years ago as my first foray into a wireless network, this router has proven to be incredibly reliable during that time. I can't remember the last time I had to power cycle it, if ever. Wireless connectivity was fast and a breeze to set up. I've never had to reset the router due to a lost connection because my wireless connection never dropped. Any problems that I had were related to my wireless card. The router can be set to b only, g only, mixed or long range.The USB print server function was difficult to set up (required a lot of google time), but once it was, it printed with no problems and allowed me to leave the printer hidden next to the router.The only other downside to this router is the fact that it supports WEP and WPA. It does not support WEP and WPA mixed, nor does it support WPA2.Keep in mind that I ALWAYS upgraded to the latest firmware for this router as soon as it came out. I believe this kept me away from most of the problems that others have encountered. Don't believe the other negative reviews. This is a good, reliable product despite the lemons some people have encountered.
In short these headphones are "Superb"!I bought these headphones to replace a standard pair... for use at work and I must say I am very impressed. I work in an open desk environment where you "happily" get to overhear everyone's conversations, phones ringing, etc so a set of headphones that could significantly reduce the office chatter was a must. Also comfort (sense I would be wearing these for several hours at a time) and excellent sound quality were also requirements and of course reasonability priced.The Sennheiser HD-497 Headphones have not only lived up to these requirements but have also far exceeded them. The external noise reduction (i.e. people chattering, etc) is impressive even with the volume tuned down. Sound quality is excellent and at times I forget I'm even wearing them for they are that comfortable. A major plus I have come to discover is when the volume is really turned up (yes my eardrums get punished at times) the sound does not escape the earpiece as much as previously used headphones. Thus I don't get complaints from fellow coworkers that my music is "too loud" anymore!
I'm going to keep this as short and sweet as possible seeing as there are already TONS of positive reviews of this device.I've owned two other FM transmitters: The first one was a model made by Best Buy (Dynex I believe) and it was a total piece of crap. I think I paid $30 for it but I was probably better off flushing my money down the toilet. The reception was atrocious; I took it apart to lengthen the antenna in a feeble attempt to boost its signal quality, assuming this was the problem. I was successful only in making it more hideous and cumbersome than it already was and made little head-way in improving its performance.The second transmitter was made by DLO, setting me back just over $60. I was told DLO made a quality transmitter and I figured I would be getting what I paid for. Though it was better than the previous transmitter, it was just a slightly more polished piece of crap. The interface was nice and it had a feature that located open stations automatically (a feature that would be nice on the Satechi). The problem I had with it was the engine "whine" that was extremely annoying and completely unavoidable, no matter the station I used or the orientation of the cord.The Satechi blows both of these away in nearly every aspect, its only drawback being the occasional connection issue with my iPhone. Though to be fair, the problem may very well be my phone. The music reproduction is absolutely phenomenal. The only difference between using the Satechi and an actual CD is the volume. If they were to make the Satechi just a hair louder it would completely replace my need for a giant CD case. I've heard that the audio quality increases if you use the headphone jack on your mp3 player to connect to the device directly but I prefer the hands-free approach.Answering calls is a breeze - just push the big button and you're in business. The quality of the person's voice sounds like you'd expect. I'm told I sound as if I'm talking from the bottom of a well but I've heard the same while using my phone's speaker phone feature.I really can't say enough good things about it. It's the same price as any other decent quality FM transmitter yet it's easily 100x better in terms of audio quality. Anyone buying something like this has probably gone through the crappier devices, as I have, and I can assure you this is a GIANT step-up. Just buy it already.
This is a very solid and well built product. I beleive that it will last me the rest of my life. I am very happy with the product and the price that I received here at Amazon. I ordered it with the rc-4 quick disconect because of the bigger plate space for large lenses and video use. I bought spare plates and I gotta tell ya, they are solid and a bit heavier than I expected. Great product!!
The Nuvi 680 is a great device, surprisingly useful features on the Nuvi 660 platform with the inclusion of the MSN Direct service. Garmin has incorporated these additional features in an easy to use way that does not detract from the overall aesthetics of the operating system.I have issues with the Bluetooth feature, were it doesn't always notice my cell phone. The MSN direct traffic feature is nice to have, but after the free year is not worth the cost for a membership. Additionally, the MSN function only work when the cable is plugged into the cigarette lighter, why...I have no idea.
The battery I recieved is perfect works great and is of course a Nikon OEM battery so it has Nikon Quality.
If you have a naked iPod this device is great. However, I just as most people have a protective casing for my iPod. This means that my iPod is a little thicker, which does not allow it to fit in the holster. I recommend companies to start making accessories to fit iPods with protective casings.
I took this camera on my honeymoon to St. Maarten and the pictures came out beautifully, better than the ones I took with my &quot;real&quot; camera. Would definitely use again! Would also love to go to St. Maarten again (but that's besides the point :-) ).
being able to use the screen while wearing gloves is great, as is the Bluetooth so you can hear the directions and recieve your cell calls without looking at the screen and not having to worry about the road noisemakes it nice. I have been thru the mountains in subfreezing tempertures in the heat and pouring rain with no problems with this one. I have used other GPS's made by others that claimed to hold up to the weather but they didn't last one season, one didn't make it thru the first rain. I have had this one for a few years now and do a lot of riding.My ownly complaint is the mount on the first series of the rider doesn't hold it securely but that has changed with the next generation rider
Looking at the photo of this item, I noticed the plug at the end of this car lighter charger is NOT the screw on contraption needed for my eXplorist 400, so I was hesitant to purchase it until I did further research and found out WHY the plug is different.You still need the USB cable that came with the eXplorist and have to bring it in the car too!The big AC plug detaches from the USB cable, and AHA! Now you have a jack that this car charger can plug into! Then you screw that cable onto your GPS unit as when you charge it via AC.In other words... This charger does NOT plug into your GPS, it plugs into your GPS charger cable which attaches to your GPS.But I don't want to take that cable in the car with me, because if it gets damaged or lost, then I can never charge the unit at all, not even at home with AC. So I was forced to find and purchase another USB cable assembly seperately, to keep in the car with this car lighter charger.Magellan should have just put the screw on connector at the end of this car charger instead of the way they did it.The car lighter charger has a nice coiled cord, but what good is it? You still have to have the long USB cable attached to it anyway!But hopefully this will help everyone, that like me, was puzzled by the photo of the item and the connector that isn't going to fit anywhere in the eXplorist 400.
This case fits my MacBook Pro 17" quite well. There is about an inch of extra space at the top, but that's no problem.This is a very well engineered product. The hourglass shape holds the laptop securely, and the ribbed indentations on each side make it very comfortable to hold even a fairly heavy laptop in one hand.My only complaint is that the case isn't padded enough on the bottom. It would have been easy to add a layer of padding, and this would make the case perfect for carrying a laptop in a backpack. There was enough room for me to line the bottom with some styrofoam, but that slides around a little and so might expose the computer if I'm not wary.Still, overall a fine product.
These headphones are comfortable and well made but the sound is way too bass heavy for my taste. I guess that's how they're advertised but I expected a more versatile listening experience. I ended up buying a pair of JVC in-the-ear phones.
Great Paperweight!!!!That's About itI Gave it one star for the packaging. Comes With A Nice Assortment Of Mounting Goodies, Which Is Great IF This Friggen Thing Would Work.The Bluetooth Lost Its Connectivity At 1 Minute 36 Seconds everytime. I could never get a lock on my position.Good Luck With Yours
I really appreciate the battery and cord free convenience. The mouse glides over the pad like it is skating on ice. The only downside for me is that it does not have an OS X driver, so I had to buy SteerMouse which does not enable the second scroll wheel.
Well, I had read all the reviews of this model on Amazon and based my purchasing decision partly on this information. I expected picture quality from the 310 to be at least as good as my old PAL Sony 8mm. However, after 2 weeks of using the 310 we had to conclude that it simply provides inferior picture quality in most lighting situations. Inferior in both colour reproduction and in clarity, whatever the technical specs. say. For example, I have a coat with a maroon sleeve but this appeared bright red whatever exposure or program setting I used; same with the shop model we checked with when returning the purchased unit to the store - it didn't appear to be just a snafu with the particular unit we had purchased. We also compared the 310 picture with the supposedly inferior Panasonic 910 and both colour and clarity were actually better on the latter. Why? What is Sony playing at? We were expecting twice the clarity (&quot;resolution&quot;) and 3 times the colour depth from this Digital 8 camera, as widely advertised. What are they talking about? When it comes down to it, its about picture quality, no matter what bells and whistles the machine has.Boy, was I glad to get my money back!
Im not a fan of JVC, however I am open minded and I checked this baby out really good before I bought it. I took a couple of my dvd-r's and a factory dvd with me. I was amazed when it played everything I threw at it. It doesnt play dvd ram however. I seenno stuttering problem at all,must have got a good one. I endedup buying it. Ive been a audio/video enthusiast for sometime andthis is my second progressive scan player. The one I took home isa good one too, I havnt had a single problem with it so far. Iteven displays the folders you put your windows media files in from your computer (Handy). The only reason Im not giving it 5stars is I do agree with one other reviewer, The blue light on the loading tray is a little distracting, but when you dim it, itcan be gotten used too. I love the looks but I like the prformance alot better. If you Like JVC you will love this playerbecause its compu-link system will easily intigrate with your JVCaudio system. If your not a JVC fan like me you will love it for its price vs. the loads of features.
I think this the best DVD Maintenance System out there. Its cleans DVD drivers, and diagnoise your DVD player functions.No other DVD Cleaner comes close to such a complete DVD system.
I bought this product for my boat. The idea was to jack into the AUX of my boat's car stereo, have TuneView Dock plug into that, and remotely control the iPod out on the deck via the TuneView remote.Initially it seemed to work fine. I even updated the firmware without a hitch. However, near the middle of the boating season for me (May-September), I noticed that the batteries housed in the unit (2 AA) started to rattle around, and if I shook it, they'd easily lose their connection, and the remote would go black.I opened the battery door and looked a little closer. It appears that the actual housing for the AA batteries is physically larger than it should be, and and the battery terminals have the sole purpose of holding the batteries in place - and thus keeping the power source in tact. This is a pretty serious design flaw. What ends up happening is that over time, those slim metal terminals bend (its not like they are spring-loaded), and eventually the two AA batteries just jostle around in there and its up to the alignment of the moon and stars whether you end up getting power. I tried bending the terminals forward. This is a hack, and did not work in the end...as one of them just broke.Here's my other issue with the unit: about a month after I had it, a black horizontal line showed up on the LCD and would not go away.Now, here's my big issue with the company: Keyspan was purchased by Tripp Lite recently (2008). I bought the unit summer 2007. I *should* have contacted Keyspan immediately when I started to have issues...but I did not, and this is my fault.I contacted Tripp Lite support and I was told that I could ship the unit to them at my expense, and if they thought I had dropped it, then they would simply return it to me. I explained that I felt the battery terminal issue was a design flaw, and I failed to see how that could ever be the result of dropping the unit, and they told me that "Past experience has shown us the bent battery terminals is sometimes a tale (sic) tale sign of the unit being dropped."Given that, and the fact that I was 2 months past the 1 yr warranty, I did not ship it back. They indicated that if it was not in the 1 yr period, they were not liable to do anything anyway. I can understand that, and it is my fault for not taking more timely action, but still...I paid $170 USD for this thing, and now it is pretty much worthless.One end of the battery terminals is a removable piece that I can probably re-inforce. The other side is soldered to the PCB, so I have fewer options there.I felt compelled to post my experience here so others would be warned. I really feel the customer service at Tripp Lite could have taken the high-road here, but they chose not to. Your mileage may vary.
Olympus calls this a professional dictation product. However, the device does not have any file editing functions (insert, partial delete, append) that one would expect on a dictation device. If a file is botched, you have to start all over again. A sorry omission for a recorder at this price point.
love them. They sound great.i would buy again. They are loud and the good sound quality. Hard to beat them for there price.
25% higher resolution than the Olympus Stylus mu 410, but the Camedia photo program is much better for the latter (at least for the European model). Why such a primitive computer program with such a fine camera? I prefer this camera when weight doesn't matter, but when I look at slides taken with our old Canon 500 or Minolta, I see that they still beat digital, unless you go to the expense of a professional camera.I should add that the camera manual (booklet and computer versiontoo) is primitive, not informative. Why is this, when the manual written for the European mu 410 is so good? Why this irritating drop in quality? Actually, there is an 8 Mp Olympus now avaiulable, sounds better.
Wanted to have freedom to take more pics..... With 4 gb of space its more than enough.. For this price this is a good deal... It fits to my Canon S3 camera.. so no prob till now.
I,ve burnt about 200 of these without a single problem
As always, great quality cables from Tripp Lite. Don't go cheap on your NIC cables, tracking down a cable problem can be very tedious and unnecessary. These are top quality and well shielded CAT6 cables. Gauge of wire is substantial.
I bought the IO Gear wireless GWU523 so I could move an older computer to a new location without re-stringing the hard wire. After taking it out of the package, it was doing exactly what it was supposed to do within 10 minutes. No hassle.
Good value for the money. I purchased this mainly for the center speaker as the kit was less expensive than the center on its own. Integrates well with my Sony amp.
This was a good card reader when I was using the San Disk Ultra Compact Flash 2gb card. I dont use it anymore because I no longer use that card, but it worked well and was well built.
I was in need of a simple headset (not wireless) for a specific job. This one works perfectly with clarity and no need to keep it charged for use later. I have used Plantronics headsets for many years, both wired and wireless and have been very pleased. I would recommend this product for anyone needing reliability.
WITH THE POPULARITY OF USB2 DEVICES SO GREAT, NOT MANY APPLICATIONS CALL FOR SP2 INPUT EQUIPMENT. HAVING SAID THAT, THIS IS A GREAT PAIR OF DEVICES AT A VERY REASONABLE PRICE. YOU GET EXCELLANT QUALITY FOR YOUR MONEY.
It's a Sony memory stick duo and works as any other, however it does not come with a full size adaptor so keep that in mind if you have a memory card reader.
I bought this item to play MP3 files and am immensely happy with the service. The audio output is fine and the ear-pieces serve the purpose well. User-interface is simple. Sometimes I use the radio, and no complaints there.
The case is wide enough and tall enough to store plenty of discs (see product description)- no more need for stacks slippery plastic cases or flimsy space-wasting "shelves!" An added feature is that the inside cover also has slots/pockets. I used these to store back-up program discs that I would not expect to use often, but would want to be able to find right away.The outside zipper is not as heavy-weight as, for example, the one on a teenager's school notebook that would be opened and closed multiple times each day, nor does it glide as easily. It's conceivable that this is due to the fact that mine is not yet full. If you intend to use it often, you may end up leaving it unzipped. I like it well enough, however, that I'm considering getting a second one for DVD storage next to my TV.
I actually recived the M100 as a gift from a realtive. Anywho I bought it shortly after it came out, and at the time it was a great value it was about this time two years ago. It was worth the [money] than but I would say at most is a descent deal, but 2mb of memory won't cut it if you are using avantgo and alot of add on programs, I often found myself deleting old apps to make room for the new ones, I find that the Sony Clie' I bought with 8mb's was more than enough! Anywho, I droped the M100 more time that I can count, I am a teenager for goodness sakes, its very drubale but short on memory, battery life seemed to shorten little by little but I would recomend buying this for a child who needs a PDA or something to play with as an alternative to gameboy, oh the backlite was pretty descent also! I would say buy the M105, serial ports are nolonger made on new computers! Anywho very durable I liked it until it was stolen!
It's an incredibly poor case. The leather quality (if you can even call it leather) is poor, its very rigid and cheap-looking. The case is so tight that it won't close even if you have a lanyard attached to the camera! This is ridiculous. Let alone trying to use the silicone wrap on your cam - It won't fit in, no chance. The magnet lock is so weak and crappy that it just doesn't hold, period.Do NOT buy until you have a chance to see it in real life. Picture is pretty, but the product is unusable.
This Fiber Optic cable allow me to keep high audio fidelity in my studio. I recommend it!!!
It's a cable, it transfers data. Not much else to say about it. The price was right for the length that it was and connects my new desktop to the router.
UPDATE:After initially giving the 2nd gen nano 1 star because of the problems I was having, I am updating my review to 4 stars....BUT it won't let me!!I still belive the 2nd gen nano to be of lesser quality than the first (click wheel quality, and lock out swith quality)...however, the combination of the 2nd gen firmware update and the software update to iTunes 7 has fixed the problems I was having.I occasionally still have to reset my nano when playing through my Alpine head unit in my car (NEVER had to do that with my 1st gen). And occasionally, iTunes has a heck of a time when I go back and forth from 1 iPod to the other....That said though, my experince has been good enough to now recommend a 2nd gen iPod to anyone. NOW it is a good product!OLD POST:This is my second nano. After my first, I built my life around the iPod...I wondered how I lived without one for so long...I purchased all of the goodies...3 sets of headphones, 4 different types of cases from workout to casual, I upgraded my car stereo so it plugged directly into the Alpine head unit, I purchased a 'remote' unit that plugs directly into my Audio Video controller at home...life was good.Then came the purchase of the 8GB 2nd gen nano...and all hell broke loose.The 'data' has been 'corrupted' three times in as many weeks. And every time that happens you have to follow the 5 'r's that Apple recommends, which basically wipes the memory on the unit and you have to reload all playlists.The iPod itself, I have to reset on a weekly basis...my Alpine head unit will all of a sudden not recognize the nano, until I reset it.The 2nd Gen nano has been VERY disappointing so far...In addition, the 2nd gen nano, is slimmer and taller than the 1st gen...many accessories for the 1st gen (workout arm bands etc) won't fit the second gen nano...NOTE++++Make darn sure, the accessory you are purchasing SPECIFCALLY says it will fit a 2nd gen nano!!!++++buyer beware!RECOMMENDATION: I would purchase a 1st gen 4GB iPod nano since they are on sale, and wait for Apple to get the bugs out of the 8 GB 2nd gen nano.I have gone back to my 1st gen, and everything seems to be working just fine.If it matters to you--The 1st gen nano battery life is 2.5-3 hours...whereas the 2nd gen nano is about 23 hours...
I have one external Sony burner (DRX530UL)with great experience on branded DVD medias, but not genetic ones. Still I was happy about it and it seems you can always find good deals these days for the blank DVD discs.The DVD burner that came with my other (Sony) computer all the sudden started to destory my +RW discs recently after nearly zero usage for one year (somehow I use another computer more often, the one with external burner attached) so I had to get an internal one to replace. (By the way I probably should have reviewed that OEM burner with a zero star but decided not to bother).I went on the research and found this which has great reputation since it's out, and many has noted this model burns most including genetic DVD medias. So I went for it (plus I was orignally wanting to get a SONY to match the computer) and it hasn't disappointed me for over a month usage.Great product and highly recommend it. Got a DVD-ram but yet got time to test. Have tried out several branded/genetic R and RW discs, all great and my 5+ year DVD player (Toshiba)can play them well.
These earbuds strike me as borderline defective in that when you tap or jostle the cord while using the buds these sounds are magnified tenfold compared to my simple Sony earbuds or the standard earphones that come with the iPod. I'd describe the Sennheiser version as noise-promoting, not noise-blocking. If you have to sit as still as a statue to enjoy the sound quality offered by this headset, it's virtually worthless.
I bought this based on the good reviews, and now I regret it. The pen for my tablet stopped working and when I opened it up to check the battery I could not believe how shoddy the construction was. When I tried to put the pen back together, it broke!The installation disk is NOT XP compatible, you have to download a patch just to install it. None of the included software is XP compatible either.The tablet that I recieved looks different from the one pictured here. I do not know if Think Geek has replaced the tablet that they used to sell with a "equivelent" model, but what you get now is JUNK!
These headphones are fine for about twenty bucks. I couldn't find anything better for the money in the "circumaural" or 'around the ear' department. Over-all the sound is pretty good and it is VERY GOOD if you keep in mind it only cost you twenty dollars. They take a bit more power to drive than a more efficient headphone so they may not be suitable for low powered portable CD players and such. I don't use them for that so I have no useful opinion there. Again, I couldn't find a better circumaural headphone for the money and I tried!
I need binoculars for hunting and nature watching in varied conditions including 100+ degree heat/dust, muddy bogs, snow covered mountain woodlands, and open prairies. I bought the Minolta 8x42WP Waterproof Classic Sport Binoculars after a months long search and they have not disappointed. I have used them hunting in North Texas and whale/nature watching in Maui from on land and at sea. Minolta offers the most features including larger FOV, BAK4, coated optics, waterproofing, etc. This shows when you actually put the binocs to your eyes. Other makers charge 2 to 3 times as much for these features. They are hands-down a better choice than the similar priced Nikon, Orion, Bushnell, Leupold Wind River, etc. brands. &quot;Similar priced&quot; is not totally accurate as most of these makers charge well over $100 for their products. The Wind Rivers are particularly disappointing considering their price. Pentax does make a similar model at a similar price but it is heavier. I had to buy these on faith as I could not find a retailer who had the Classic Sport model in Dallas, TX. By looking through a large number of very different models of binoculars, I can strongly say that these are the set to buy if you do not intend to spend over $300. I am amazed at how competitively Minolta prices this product.
I tried in vain to get these emitters to work. See my review for the main unit. Also, they don't stay on for long, fell off after only a few days.
I love this very adaptable bag. I probably weighs as much as the camera, extra lens and viewfinder; and that isn't much! It is very adjustable inside, and there is plenty of space for extra batteries and the charger, too. [Of course, SDHC cards have their own space, too.]One of my favorite features is the opening being next to your body - you can see what you are trying to pull out of the bag without fighting the cover. It has some very hefty belt loops to use with a belt, and an easily adjustable shoulder strap, too. There is a pocket on one end that I stuff the strap into when only using the top handle.I have used a lot of camera bags over the last 45 years, this is possibly the best yet.
This is an absolutely fantastic lens. Every picture comes out looks professional. The f1.4 is amazing!
It's an excellent dvd player that will play almost any format - my only complaint is the time it takes to start up and load a movie. I also read most of the complaints about it not lasting more than 6 months but I have not experienced any issues and I've had it for more than a year now. Best value!
The battery works fine. Arrived promptly. Thanks for sending it. Let's hopeIt lasts as long as the original did.
I bought these after first fooling around with some crimp-on ones from radioshack. Let me tell you, these were worth every penny of the difference and then some. Very high quality, quick and easy to use. I would buy them again and again.
It looks nice... that's about it. Don't be fooled by the Bass Boost button and equalizer -- all they do is make your cds sound like AM radio instead of worse than AM radio. A true waste of money unless all you want to do is look at it.
This ink is at a great price...no need to look elsewhere and theres free shipping which is a plus :)
I love this zen the screen is bright & sharp, it has more than enough memory, it allows you to search by name title genre even just by the letter it begins with. Overall i am very impressed & i even like it more than the iPod i had, by the way the sound is great. I will definetly be hanging on to this one
I am on my third set of these ear buds. The sound is outstanding at first and they are extremely comfortable. This is why I bought these three times! I was hoping for better luck with an initially excellent product, however, the downside has been that the sound quality in one or both of the speakers starts to fade after about two months of very gentle use. Now, six months after purchase, the left speaker is dead as a doornail after several months of slow deterioration. The right one still sounds like a champ, though, although not as good as when I first purchased it. Sadly, this has been the case for each of the three purchases. There will not be a fourth. I would love these if they just made them to last.
Nice job! Cheap product but functional. I had a offer to buy same cable but for ten times more money. I am glad I didn't and this cable works perfectly. I connected my PS3 to Dell P2211H monitor and it run smoothly. I will just need to find additional sound source since my monitor doesn't have this option. I use this monitor only because I got it for free and since where I am it's not economical to buy LCD TV. Back home I use HDMI cable to connect to my Sony Bravia 40" and the picture is amazing. However, this cable works perfect on my Dell monitor and playing PS3 games on this monitor is much better than to play on regular "bigbut" TV. Great price, great product. Thanks.
Unlike some other reviewers, my DIN plug is fine. But after 2 years everything else is cooked. First, the wire clips running off the subwoofer broke. Then the subwoofer blew out completely. I replaced the sub, but now one of the satellites has loud static. Don't know if I should even bother replacing it.UPDATE:I spoke too soon-- later in the same day as I wrote the original review, the DIN broke. Don't tempt the fates! ...and don't buy Klipsch Krap.
This card installed very easily and was able to set it up very well in media center but I dont think the tuner is very well built. When compared to my Sceptre LCD TV's built-in ATSC tuner during bad weather this card does not work well at all. The TV's built-in tuner is watchable during bad weather while the AverMedia card is not watchable at all using the same signal/antenna. I wrote to AverMedia technical support about this issue and they acknowledged that their tuner is not as good as a built-in TV tuner.
The auto focus is faster then I expected based on other reviews. The lens is pretty darn slow. Don't expect any decent shutter speeds for anything but very bright conditions.Easily worth the $120 I paid.
I love most every part of this keyboard/mouse combo. I use it every day, and have had it about a month. The mouse is small, fits my hand very nicely. I absolutely love the separate numb pad, works perfect for my needs. The keyboard is quiet, and easy to use. I am getting used to not having a cap indicator. What I do not like about the keyboard, in fact I hate it...is the space bar sticking. Some days are much worse than others. I had read many reviews before purchasing this specific item, and I knew there were definitely problems with that. It would be perfect, if only.....
I had a friend who needed a video cam, so I sold him my Logitech Pro 4000 which I thought was a good cam. I replaced it with the new Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision.This cam is a wonder. A true 1.3 megapixel sensor coupled with RightLight(tm) 2 Technology enables you to capture fine details in dim, side- and back-lit situations. Express your unique personality by using Logitech Video Effects. Choose the avatar or face accessory that suits your mood. You can go to the Logitech website for additional Avatars like Santa and Effects to become a pirate. They have improved the microphone. I don't get the echoes like I used to with the Pro 4000. I would diffinately spend the extra money to get this cam, you won't be disappointed.
I have not personally used the headphones, but my fiancee does. I bought them so he could watch tv in bed while I slept. The headphones were really easy to set up and the stand then charge on looks nice. Nothing looks bulky or unattractive. The sound quality is good, from what my finacee says and I can't hear his shows!! Love them!
I just thought you should know that I received this memory today and that I installed it into my Brother HL - 4070CDW ( 4070 CDW ) Laser Color Printer and the memory of the printer went from 64 M to 320 M.I believe the memory chips themself come from Micron.The specs of the memory were what Brother was calling for.I did no testing as far as speed or anything else,just that it installed and was accepted by the printer.
This mount for a radio in an escort is by far the best i have seen. Others have a flat bumpy plastic with an old square rear defrost button. This has an oem look to the plastic. The rear defrost button doesn't look 30 years old. The ac controls are made in to the plastic and not a crappy looking sticker like others. The only complaint i had with this is that you had to use the mounts from the old radio. Which would not be a big deal but the instructions do not tell you to do that. once you do it it lines right up and snugs right in. All in all great product and i would recommend to anyone with an escort.
This item was purchased for a couple of family special events. We wanted a dv camcorder that was packable--the whole thing, case, accessories, and all, had to fit in a small airline carry-on and still leave room for other stuff. We also needed USB and firewire capability, for use on both PC and MAC computers, and AV output capability for television display. And we wanted something that was cheap enough that it wouldn't break our hearts if we lost it on our travels, or destroyed it somehow. (With this family, anything is possible!)The Viewcam configuration doesn't use an eyepiece viewfinder--everything is displayed on the LCD screen. It has two-hand operation with a light nylon wrist strap, like a standard digital camera. All this decreases the weight and increases the "point and shoot" ability.Resolution on the LCD viewscreen is low, but finished tapes and stills are good to average for this price range. No noticeable color degradation on inside shots. No motor noise on film. Microphone picked up average conversation easily. Battery life lasted just about long enough for a 45 minute church service.As advised by other customer reviews, we use only Sony tapes on this machine. We are also aware that repair service from Sharp is hard to get. This is a good, serviceable machine, especially if you find it at a low enough price to be almost considered "disposable"--as we did on Amazon.
The DLINK DIR(T)is One of the most expensive wifi routers out there and you can expect horrible results. First DLINK has THE WORST support you will find anywhere!! Totally crappy service and then when the warrenty is up they charge you over $35 for 30 minutes of support, whether they can fix it or not. Let me tell you, based on my experience, I was on the phone for over an hour and a half and they had NO CLUE!!! I went to the 3rd level and Duhhhhhhh. Nothing!! The product worked for over a year with little problems and then all of a sudden, my access would cut off again and again. SO #$&*% frustrating!!!!! I had my cable company come out to verify it wasn't my broad band and it wasn't. The cable guy was very cool and tried everything to rule out the broadband. He guarenteed me it was the DLINK DIR(T)-655 white piece of crap!! I bought a Linksys Wireless-G 2.4GHz for half the price of the D(umb)LINK DIRT-655 and it works even better than the DLINK DIRT-655 ever did. Man it is fast and with a name like Cisco behind it, it really gives me the piece of mind my systems will run around the house without anymore hiccups. No cutting out at all. Fast and Furious. STAY AWAY from DLINK people!!!! DLINK Service and their overpriced router, The DIRT-655 SOCKKKKKSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! Just do a search on Google and find the hundreds of links that complain about how the DIRT-655 cuts out!!! Also the SecureSpot is a ripoff. Cisco's product uses OpenDNS and it's FREE!! Protects your computers and devices in the house from all the porn and crap out on the internet!!! For all you porn addicts, don't worry, you don't have to sign up for it, but I would highly recommend you did. DON'T BUY the DLINK DIR-655 folks. RUN RUN RUN to the others! I promise you won't regret it!!
You can adjust the size to fit your ear and they really cut down outside sound.
How can it be good if it skips like crazy? You can just gently walk with it and it will skip. What's the point of making a portable player that needs to be put on the desk to be listened to. I don't know who wrote those positive reviews, had to be the insiders.I brought mine back the same day I baught it. Later I purchased a Phillips, which doesn't skip at all. I would 've given it 0 stars, if Amazon.com had this option
the micro sd card fit into the adapter and worked just fine on my camera no complaints to report if you need an sd card smallest or largest (i forget the middle one's name) its for you
The adapter pictured is not the adapter in the title. The adapter pictured is what the company shipped, but both ends are DVI-D.
Memorex CD's work well and I have purchased them before in store. Which is what I recommend that you do, because I believe they were super over-priced on Amazon... However, I an avid online shopper so I suppose I pay the price for it?!
FOR THE MONEY THE LAPTOP CASE WAS A VERY GOOD BARGIN AND VERY EASY TO USE.
I purchased the 1 foot long version of this cord. There's not much to say about it - it's an extension cord. It's flexible and the seems well made. I use it behind a wall-mounted television. I have a recessed outlet back there and I need to plug in an AC adapter. The adapter is oriented in a way that interferes with cabling I have coming out of the wall (I used a two gang box, one side for power and the other for cables). This cord gave me the space needed to plug in the adapter, though for my use even 1 foot is too long.This is not noted on Amazon's product page but the product page on the Cables To Go website states this cord is rated for 10 amps, as are all 18 AWG extension cords. A 16 AWG cord will carry 13 amps and a 14 AWG cord will carry 15 amps.
I bought a used Apple ibook from Wegener Media and loved it - but had to give it up as it was a gift for my niece. I then thought I'd save a few bucks and buy one for me from another volume seller on this site. BIG MISTAKE. After getting three laptops in unacceptable condition from them, I demanded a refund and came back to Wegener (and I'm STILL mad about the way I was treated). Got my computer today from Wegener. Took it out of the box, checked it out and it's in EXACTLY the condition as described. Started right up and works perfect. AND - they have great customer service! When I forgot my password on my first laptop I got from them - they helped me fix it for free.
I payed [...] cents for 2 of these cables, they both work great i havent so much as had either cut out on me, picture quality couldnt be better. There are reviews on [...] that talk about how they have tested cables like these against $[...] cables and found no difference, it is a rip off buy the cheapest cables you can
This is a perfect printer for home-office use, the network function works very well for both printing and scanning. Software loaded with ease, and the print speed is amazing. We have a network of four computers three are pc and one is a mac, all work with the printer and scanner. Fax works great as well.
I got this DVD player about a year ago, and needless to say, it has never been able to play a complete DVD. Sometimes it is able to play for about 10 minutes, but most of the time, it won't play them at all, let alone open or close the tray. When it reaches its certain 'point of no return', the whole thing freezes, the display is messed up, there is 'noise' on screen, and none of the function buttons work. Do NOT buy this DVD player! To make matters worse, I've not been able to get a direct response from Memorex about these issues.
The DVD deck faild on this unit in less than one year. I have been a loyal Toshiba customer for years, but after using this unit, which has been unreliable for quite a while now, I will be shopping for other brands.
Excellent toner but a little pricey for the amount of copies it prints. It wouldn't hurt if the OEM manufacturer added about 20% more useage.
Reads photo disc very well. Just a plan old reader that plays my dvd movies.
Not only have I had to return the first unit I got; but now the second unit is having problems. I hit Progressive Scan by mistake and I have no idea how to turn it off.DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK!
Through the trials and tribulation of my past headset purchases, I've finally found what I've been looking for. The Sennheiser HD-555 Audiophile headphones are not only the most comfortable headphone I've ever felt, but the most incredible sounding as well. Clean, separate acoustics with a wonderful crisp bass. The cups are large and fit way around my ears, with soft yet firm enough padding. I wear glasses and even after 2 hrs. of wear, I still hardly know I'm wearing them. I know there's already been many great reviews of these headphones. Listening to Porcupine Tree's amazing dvd 'Arriving Somewhere' with these ear jewels inspired me and I had to gush.Highly recommended
Very happy with quality of this charger. It's heavier duty then original power supply. Price is much less then Local stores.
This is my first tripod purchase; I bought it for my Canon T2i. So far I'm really happy with it; I'm 6'4 and it stands high enough at full mass that I don't have to bend down too much. I have had it out in the mountains of Wyoming and it has performed well. It feels a bit heavy but gives a sturdy feel. The quick release is nice and feels solid when in place. My only complaint would lie in the clips that lock the legs at various angles; my hand seems to always find those clips and they release easily. No biggy, just need to watch where my meathooks land. Will definitely keep Slik in mind for future needs.
The lens is sharp & fast at a bargain price. The autofocus is a little noisey, but is fast. Build quality is very good.
Very neat, Apple charges an arm and a leg for a usb plug this one is a car adaptor, usb to ipod and a wall outlet, its rather cheap, but works great and you cant beat the price!
I own a Canon S2IS and an S3IS. The burst modes and video capture in my cameras can quickly fill a card. At this price for 2GB, I could not resist. Though I own the 1GB Extreme III version of the Sandisk SD card, I have noticed no speed difference in the performance of the cameras. I also use the 1GB version of the Ultra II SD Plus USB and the USB plug comes in very handy when you are away from home and want to transfer photos to another computer. This SD card virtually eliminates the need for a card reader. I still use a card reader for routine data transfers because the flap is small and I have big fingers. I could see how some people might be worried about breaking the card or the flap cover but mine has been quite durable over the past year. I have to push it quite hard when inserting the card into my Mac's USB port but neither of my Ultra II cards have sufferred any cracks or damage. The Extreme III card does seem to upload to my Mac slightly faster than the Ultra II but the difference is marginal. This speed is only evident when I am uploading multiple large files with lots of Video! I compared the Extreme III and Ultra II in my Canon 20D and still no difference in speed. Other reviewers have noted that the card is wider and might get stuck in the camera. I have not had this problem and use this card in my four Canons. I also tried this out in a variety of other ultra compact and SLR digital cameras without any problems. Perhaps the flap was not closed all the way??? In any event, the convenience of the built in USB plug cannot be overstated and makes this card design a real winner!
To ensure you perceive this review as credible (and I do hope you will), I first must state my bias. I know, respect, and work with the author.So given that connection I realize it's not surprising that I would highly recommend the book. But truthfully, I both enjoyed it and learned from it, and am glad to have it on my bookshelf.First, this isn't a how-to book about using technology. (So if you buy the book for that purpose, you'll be disappointed.)No, the book is about challenging the way we as individuals and as a society think about technology, techies and non-techies alike. What Aznar does is show how all technology is simpler than we think, past and present technology and even technology yet to come. He provides a simple nine-step approach that will stand the test of time.Each step of that approach is a chapter of the book, and Aznar illustrates those steps using a wide variety of stories and examples that span history, science, politics, even pop culture. Who would have thought our "system" of money was a technology?
Due to other reviews stating they were short changed on the length, I measured it and came with the length I ordered. I wouldnt know if there were any issues with sound, works fine so far.
Very happy with these. They block out almost all outside noise, and don't leak any volume out. Sound is perfect. They are a bit tight on my head, which would be my only (small) gripe.
Very good product. Easy to install. Highly recommended as long as you don't need right and left movement.
I am really enjoying this camera. It is very easy to use as a point and shoot camera as well as having the manual mode for the more advanced user. I am the in between user. I have been enjoying learning how to take great shots with this camera.The paper book manual is very basic and will get you started right away. It is really easy to get started. It also has a little &quot;quick guide&quot; pamphlet so you can find basic functions fast. Then it comes with an in-depth reference manual on a CD-ROM. This I felt was a little inconvenient. I'd rather be able to page through a book quickly to find what I need, but others may like the CD-ROM manual. But I would not let that deter you from buying this camera.I bought this camera because of the higher resolution (the 2.11 megapixels) to be able to print quality photos. I plan on using Amazon's Ofoto site to have them printed as well as printing them on my Epson. Of course I love to email my photos to everyone as well. But so far the picture quality is great. Especially outdoor shots. The flash for indoor shots could be stronger. This seems to be the norm with digicams having a harder time indoors. Up close is fine but the back of the room is dark. There are ways around that using the manual mode.The software that came with the camera was very generic. So if you are very into editing, I would buy additional photo editing software.Additional things that I bought were rechargeable batteries and a charger. I drained the batteries that came with the camera in one day of usage. The LCD really drains the batteries.I also bought a 64mb compactflash card from Lexar. The 8mb is just not enough. Especially if you were to go on vacation. The Lexar card came with a jumpshot cable (a memory reader). It was very reasonabley priced. You just plug the cable into the USB port in your computer. Then you take the memory card out of the camera and put it into the reader. This helps out because you don't have to plug your camera in all the time to download your photos and it won't waste the batteries. Plus it is faster than the serial cable that comes with the camera. One thing I might mention about Lexar's jumpshot cables is that they will only read Lexar cards. But for the price of the card that included the jumpshot cable it was well worth it. And it was so easy to use.I still plan on getting a nicer case for my camera. One with more padding. And if you were go on vacation, you would need a spot for the batteries, the charger and also the software if you need to download it to a computer.All in all I am very happy with my purchase. I had been researching it more months on sites like Megapixel.net and ZDNET as well as other camera reviewing sites. The price was exceptional for the quality of this camera and I would highly recommend it.
Great Case - very quiet(according to the advert on the box - 80% quieter), super overall quality construction.In contrast to the reviews below about installing the hardrives at 90 degrees being a pain, to the contrary it makes it much easier, place the back of the drive facing out, which is how i imagine the case was designed to work. The drives slip right in and you attach the cables wtih easy access - a superior setup to the conventional way.The minor points, which are minor compared to the impressions that the case makes as a whole, is that the front door, which swings open, is cheaply hinged to the case, just requires a bit of care. The work area is a bit tight, and the instruction manual is lacking in a few areas. Also if you decide to place a 2nd 120mm fan towards the front of the case, you will need to have a very-short handled phillips screwdriver. In 'case' you dont read the manual carefully the guiderails are stored behind the 5.25' drive front covers, and the 3.5&quot; hardrive rails use the funny shaped screws to attach the drives to the drive holders (using a rubber grommet for vibrational cushening).Having built numerous systems in cheaper cases over the years, this one is miles better.
The clock is fine and keeps time as it is designed but the parts are very cheap.+ The radio receiver works well.+ The clock has a dimmer for those who don't want gleaming lights at night+ The Aux In allows you to punch in your iPod or MP3 player- One speaker gave out shortly after purchase.- The lid closes awkwardly.- The volume control is on a hair trigger and goes from quiet to deafening very suddenly.- The minute adjustment button no longer works.Overall, if you're not using the alarm functions, this clock will work for you.
I bought the Channel Plus DMT-16 Telephone Distribution Module to rewire the phone lines in my ~50 year old house. Our old 2-line phone system had been cobbled together over the years and was plagued with lots of crosstalk and line noise that interfered with my ADSL Internet connection and even with normal telephone conversations at times. I had previously wired my home for a computer Ethernet network, but had no other significant experience with wiring prior to using the DMT-16.I replaced all of the phone wiring with Cat 5 (actually "Cat 6"), 23 gauge, solid conductor, unshielded twisted pair computer network wiring, and added several new phone jacks using 12 of the DMT-16's 16 potential locations. We only have 2 phone lines, but the DMT-16 allows for up to 4 lines. The DMT-16 uses a type of connection called a 110 punchdown connection. The connection between the DMT-16 and the phone wire is made with a simple 110 punchdown tool (not included) that is very easy to use, and does not require stripping the insulation off of the wires. Each connection on the DMT-16 is clearly color-coded for use with computer wire making the wiring scheme easy to keep straight. I used "tooless" jacks on the other ends of the wires that don't require the punchdown tool and actually preferred the secure feel of the DMT-16's connections.The DMT-16 includes a simple labeling system where you can clearly and easily label each wire for future reference. It has separate mounting brackets for either a dedicated rack mount or for a wall mount. The instructions were clear and useful, but they do seem to presuppose a certain preexisting level of knowledge with phone wiring. I was easily able to find any additional instructions and tips that I needed on the Internet with no other outside help.I connected the DMT-16 to our home alarm system using its RJ-31X security system interface. Typical telephone "6P6C" jacks are often called "RJ-11" and "RJ-12" jacks (depending on how the 6P6C jack is wired), and they have 6-positions for 6-contacts. The RJ-31X security system jack uses an 8P8C computer Ethernet jack that is wired in the RJ-31X pattern for the alarm system. I had to make a cable to reach from the alarm system controller to where I wanted to place the DMT-16, but it was no harder than wiring the phone lines. When the alarm system is triggered, the RJ-31X connection on the DMT-16 allows the alarm system to "seize" the line to contact the alarm company's monitoring office. I tested the RJ-31X connector on the DMT-16 and it works fine.The DMT-16 also adds surge protection for the phone lines, and it has indicator lights to show which lines are in use.I found using the DMT-16 the easiest part of my rewiring project. Since wiring our house with the DMT-16 we no longer have crosstalk between the two lines, and the "sizzling bacon" line noise that we suffered from is gone. I wired the ADSL line directly from the modem to a special whole house filter/splitter in the telephone company's Network Interface Device bypassing the DMT-16 (thereby eliminating the need for DSL filters on each phone inside the house), but I did try the DSL Internet connection through the DMT-16 prior to installing the splitter and it worked fine. I recommend the Channel Plus DMT-16 Telephone Distribution Module for do-it-yourselfers.
After down loading the user manual and experimenting with the lyra jukebox, I find this gadget a blessing. I will never own another CD. The sound quality is excellent. Hooking up to other sources is a snap. Downloading music has never been easier. Catorgorizing my music is simple. What amazes me most is when I show people what I'm listning to, they still don't understand what's involved in the lyra jukebox. It's so nice to hear no. 1 hit after hit without having to edit CD's or listening to all of a CD. Well worth the price.
I was unable to install this dash kit because they put two right side brackets instead of one for each side.
I purchased this as a gift for my girlfriends son and he loves it. Enough memory to hold a lot of music and at a great price. Its also very sturdy. The player went through an entire wash and dry cycle inside his pants pocket and still works like it was new. Incredible! It is also a cool feature that you can download music in real time directly from CD playres or between two MP3 players without a computer. I also purchase two other identical players in other colors and they work just as well.
I bought this because the cameras I wanted (top line) was above $500. When I saw this product I though this was a good deal. I needed a security camera urgent and I ended up buying this.As mentioned on the other review, setup is not easy, manual is not clear about to configure the cameras and the tv adaptor. If you intend to configure the network, it's not eash. The manual tells that you must to have panasonic router for the network, but it's not true, I used a ethernet-wireless bridge and connected to the tv adaptor and it working with my wireless network.Don expect good quality on the resolution neither on the movie quality. Don't use this camera in low light places, if you can keep in a room with natual light or white/natural light lamp the image is good.Good things:- cameras comes with a built-in software which allows you to control the camera over the network and internet.- if you setup camera on the network (assigning IP to the camera using the utility cd that comes with the camera), you can customize each camera to send emails with the picture they capture with the motion detection.- easy to manage remotely- if you have the recording software on your PC (sold separated) you can buy other models of panasonic camera to use the same softwareBad things:- the camera can record few pictures (frames) and the TV adaptor only support 1GB SD card (so old technology!) which is used to record also. But if you want to record a lot of images, you need to buy their recording software which is a little expensive (and there is no upgrade if you buy the old version, you will have to buy the full price of the new software). And end of all this recording software must to be installed in a PC. I bought and it was ok, but I was expecting more for the price I paid.- model of the product is old, this camera as mentioned in one comment only support WEP and doesn't has zoom. The new model supports WPA and has zoom (but it is twice more expensive). Both new and old model doesn't support wireless n.- not good in low light places- I would rather prefer to buy only the cameras without the TV adaptor that doesn't has capacity to record a lot.
Before I bought this I read reviews at Amazon, Cnet, and other places. Some unkind things were written. I have been living with this player for three weeks and have nothing but positives. Being new to portable music I didn't want to shell out $$$ for an iPod, but I wanted the massive storage space. I have no desire to watch videos, listen to FM, or share files, so this Zen Nomad seemed perfect.What it has going for it:1) Better price bargain than any competing device (I got it at an after-Turkey Day promo for under $100.)2) It sounds great. The included ear buds sound ok, but the fit seemed insecure. I spent more for Bose In Ear TriPorts. WOW! The combination is superb and better than I thought possible with portable devices.3) The build seems solid. My case has not popped open. It doesn't skip (but then, I don't jog with it), and the display is easy to read.4) I can replace my own battery, thank you. I don't need to send it off and pay $50 - $100 for a replacement. Of course, it's possible the player won't outlive the battery.5) The software is pretty easy to figure out. But I must admit that people who aren't computer savvy might be hopelessly frutstrated. There really should be a section in the next-to-useless booklet that explains step by step exacly how to transfer an album to the player and then play it. I shouldn't have to go to Creative's website to get this information.6) Ok, it's heavy compared to an ipod: and uglier, too. BUt hey, I figure since it's not the toy everyone else wants, it's theft proof.
Very Clear, crisp and still powerfull speakers for not too much money. I wanted a pair of KEF speakers, but couldn't foot the pricetag. However, for about 1/2 the price, these speakers perform just as well. Great combo with WH2 surrounds and Emerald center channel.
UPDATE: 4 years in the future! I'm still using this sub daily, and I still recommend it (see end of review for extra info).I researched subs online for a month, and then finally decided on Polk's PSW111. I have since owned the PSW111 for 2 months; and thus far it has been great, working perfectly with my 5.1 surround sound system. I use it every day for at least 8 hours, listening to music and playing Xbox 360 games.The gun fire and explosions in Call of Duty 4 are made much more intense with the bass produced by the PSW111! I bought this sub because my Klipsch [sub] burnt out, and I had to go with NO bass for 9 long months! ...When I finally hooked up the PSW111 and heard the bass, I was so thoroughly pleased :DThe sub isn't magnetically shielded, so I have to keep it away from most of my other electronics; but that's not a problem - because most subs are not shielded. I spent $50 on a gold plated-6" Monster cable, kinda funny since the sub itself only cost $200 (NOTE: I do NOT recommend buying expensive cables, because even cheap-o cables are equally good & effective).I live in a small apt, and it fits perfectly. I have the bass set at 1/2 power, and it is perfect for my ears. If you are a person who lives alone in a big house, this sub should still do you just fine, because maxing out the dial on the sub will create a room-shattering amount of bass. However, I'm not sure keeping the sub at max would be a good idea in the long term; for the life of the sub, but I'm no expert.Pros:+ The sub is small, sexy looking and pretty damn powerful.+ Built very solid, no rattling, no boomy sound whatsoever.+ Xbox 360 games sound ridiculously amazing with the PSW111.Cons:- The PSW111 costs slightly more than its bigger 10" cousin.- Not magnetically shielded (but not many subs are so who cares).- It weighs more then it looks like it should, so I suppose that's kinda a positive thing!Conclusion:If you're looking for a small-sized, but still very powerful subwoofer, then this sub is HIGHLY recommended! I myself am a videophile, but I can attest that the PSW111 will please all you audiophiles. I recommend this product!UPDATE: December 2012, I'm just 3 months shy of using this sub for 4 solid years, and I still use it daily, and I still HIGHLY recommend it! It's a really well-rounded subwoofer, and was obviously built to last. My only regret was that I was a noob 4yrs ago and spent $50 on a Monster cable (which should NEVER be done - by anyone)!
I have had this camera for almost a year now, and I have DEFINATLY put it thru it's paces. I really don't know what you guys have done to your battery compartments/lens assembly because I have beat this camera up pretty well and it's held up wonderfully. The picture quality is on par with other 2mp cameras in this price range. Low light performance is pretty bad but aren't all digital cameras! The webcam function is pretty useless seeing as my VERY cheap webcam does a better job. The movie mode is limited to 20 seconds a clip no matter what the size of your SM card. It is rather thick and not the lightest chunk of plastic. But, like I said in the beginning, between the price/contstruction/quality of this camera I'd give it two thumbs up!
I found this product very easy to use. Transfering songs was simple, the capacity allowed the songs to be of the highest quality, while still fitting my entire collection.The complaint I have with it, is that it skips. Often. Almost every song would skip.
Right out of the box I found this unit extremely easy to use and setup. I do a LOT of audio and vido conversion for website streaming and I did not need one of the "high end" digital receivers. This unit has just the right number of in/out ports with extras. The A/V in/outs are terrific for what I needed. I was able to hook up my old Turn Table, Tape Deck, DVD/VHS unit, Cable TV, input from my HD Digital Cable Box via an S-Video/audio and my PC. Everything works great. Just make sure your speakers are 8 ohms so you don't run into any other problems. I really like this unit!
This system is amazing! That's all I can say, it is admittedly my first Bose sound system but it is the best by far of any system I have ever had. Even thought this is not as expensive as the $400 version it keeps right up with it! (my roomate has the other version). The sound quality is amazing even when the thing us at full volume, there is no sheering or screeching. I had to turn the base down because it shakes the floor even at half volume! The only criticism I have is it is not a USB connector, but a standard speaker connector. Even so this thing is a beast and the great thing about the standard connector connects to my iPhone. So if you are looking for great Bose sound with high quality steel speaker boxes without completely breaking the bank look no further!!
Easy to use, very good results with captured videos from 8mm camcorder. The software is also a big plus!
Showed up quickly, works like a charm, wouldve liked it if the usb connection was double sided, however everything else is great!
Do an internet search on "Canon remove cassette" before you buy. This is a well known problem with all the Canon digital camcorders. AND don't rely on the Canon warranty to fix it! They will try to blame it on something the consumer did.I got the cassette eject problem after less than two months. Canon tried to charge me $170 because they "thought" it had sand damage. After much wrangling they finally admitted it was the capstan motor. After more wrangling, they agreed to fix the capstan motor, but would not "remove any sand." I think they were trying to classify my camera problem as something other than the capstan motor. Maybe the factory service center is accumulating statistics on types of repairs and it makes Canon look better if the problem can be attributed to something the consumer did, rather than their own faulty workmanship. I've had the camera back for a week and so far it's ok. I counted nine grains of sand in the compartment where the battery goes and two grains on the lens cap. What do you expect with normal beach use? If these things are so extremely delicate Canon should not be marketing them to consumers. I've been videoing at the beach since 1991 with a Sony and I've never had any sand problems. I take good care of my electronic equipment, but Canon made me feel like some half-assed teenager, instead of the fifty-something grandmother I am. I think it was very underhanded the way they tried to make out I was at fault. I spent hours on the phone with them on my nickel. This experience has soured me on Canon. I will NEVER buy another Canon product. THEY DON'T PLAY FAIR!
Very good relation price value, we are to the delay of improvements in softwere to operate all its potential
I finally made the leap to an hdtv, so I decided to see what was available over the air -- mostly out of curiosity, as I have cable with an hd package (although I hear OTA HD signals are better as they are not compressed). So last night I picked this up for $15 or so at a store two blocks from my home (paid a bit extra for the convenience, plus I like to support local merchants when reasonably possible). I live in a highrise in San Francisco, and the window behind my TV more or less faces in the direction of the Sutro Tower broadcast array, so I aimed the dipoles in that direction, and swiveled the UHF loop towards it as well. I did pick up several stations, but notably missing were two network affiliates (CBS and FOX - Channels 5 and 2 here), and KRON Channel 4 -- a local news station (it was the NBC affiliate until a few years ago) which has its station one block from my home! Also, no PBS affiliates came in at all (we have several in the SF Bay Area). I fiddled and fiddled with the dipoles and loop, faced everything in different directions, re-scanned several times, etc... I came up with several more obscure channels, but still these major stations were missing. Also, some channels displayed significant pixelation and freezing. I really don't know if it is the fault of the antenna, or just the luck of the draw as far as signal strength in my area, so I won't ding the RCA on effectiveness. However, on about the fifth repositioning, one of the dipoles snapped clean off at the base! I am fairly adept with technology and I fully understand how the antenna dipoles swivel -- this just plain snapped without me using any force or doing anything wrong. I still pick up stations with one pole -- my understanding is that most hdtv stations are in the UHF range anyhow (but I also read that this may be changing soon). I am not sure if the store will take this back -- will try tonight -- but I am sorely disappointed with the quality of this antenna.
I usually don't write reviews but this product is worthy of a good review! I had a concern that you had to burn in the headphones for the best quality but I've been using it for a couple hours and it is amazing. The bass is not too overwhelming (still knocks cleanly) and the vocals sound like you're in a studio listening to a live session.
I have no doubt that the 90mm f4 Macro Elmar-M telephoto lens is a superb optic in its own right, owing its origins to the venerable 90mm f4 Elmar-C lens which Leica had made for its Leica CL cameras back in the early 1970s (I own a 90mm f4 Leitz Rokkor - the same lens as the 90mm f4 Elmar-C - and I am constantly amazed by its superb optical quality, even wide open at f4.) . Furthermore, I have seen superb pictures taken with this lens. However, I believe Leica erred in introducing this telephoto lens, since the rangefinder camera is not superior to the SLR camera for macrophotography (Instead, I know that it is much easier to focus closely with a 35mm SLR camera than a 35mm rangefinder camera for macrophotography, since you will see exactly what you'll photograph through a 35mm SLR pentaprism, having spent many years photographing with 35mm SLR macro lenses made by Nikon and Carl Zeiss.). And I might add that you will need a very expensive Leica macro extension tube in combination with the 90mm f4 Macro Elmar-M to obtain a reproduction ratio of 1:3 (That's approximately one third life-size, which is not nearly as impressive as 35mm SLR macro lenses which yield reproduction ratios of 1:1.). Instead of designing this lens, I would have been more impressed if Leica re-introduced the 90mm f4 Elmar-C as a budget version 90mm telephoto, costing as much as the 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M, hoping to interest those customers who have opted to purchase instead the Voigtlander 90mm f3.5 Apo-Lanthar lens. If you really need a macro lens, then you should buy one for your 35mm SLR, not acquire this expensive jewel of a lens which will not have the close focusing range of your 35mm SLR macro lens.
Great service and a great price! The case works very well, my sansa player perfectly fits in it. thanks!
These are great.sound quality redefined.you have to install these right in order to get them to sound good.I couldn't be more happy.
I bought an Iomeha Hipzip from Outpost.com and I have been using it all the time. The Hipzip is a great MP3 player with a lot of good features. Because this MP3 player uses Zip disks, it really does make collecting MP3's more affordable. I haven't had any problems with my player, and like everyone else says, the headphones really are crappy. I don't think that it's a big deal that the headphones are poor quality because I'm sure it's because Iomega assumes that most people have a decent pair already. The player itself isn't all that big like most people say. I personally like a player that has a bit of something to hold on to, not something with buttons so small and close together that it makes them awkward to push. The player does make some disk loading noises, but they are really nothing to worry about. The player has some nice features on it and great sound, and I really like the fact that it is easy to upgrade the firmware. Being able to upgrade the firmware really expands the future possibilites of the player. All in all it is a great player for the price and recommend it.
I've been using PCs since the mid 80's, but I'm not real technical. After the new router and the wireless card came I was really apprehensive about installing it, so I let it sit for a week until I felt brave enough to tackle it. In less than a half hour we are up and running. My daughter is now upstairs with full internet access. I now have my PC all to myself. The installation software did all the work for me. At one point I wasn't even sure it was installed because it went to quickly. If you have any doubt about buying this. Forget it. Order it now!
Came in an easy to open package and was easy to use. I love the way it sounds clear when you talking and the padded ear makes it very comfortable nad you rarely realize it is there.
I haven't had any issues with my tablet(5 months so far). I am very pleased with the product.
I had wanted one of these cameras for a while to see who is outside of my clubhouse. The other day i was at Frys and i decided to go look at the security cameras. While i was looking around i came across this one and i looked at the price only ten dollars so i bought it. I got home plugged it into the tv the picture was great the audio was good.PROS: good picture ,size , audio, priceCONS: no night vision, picture is not clear with 9volt battery, the cable are not long enough
i just use it 3 weeks and need service from apple
It is a good product for the money. It does what it is specified to do.
We bought two units and a boombox. The first unit is still going strong after 1 1/2 years has been moved from vehicle to vehicle. The second unit was spotty from the start. It really had issues after was used in the boombox for only the second time. Now there is a short and it has not been right since. Buyer beware. SIDE NOTE we also have a Starmate and it is has been replaced TWICE in less than a year. The first time it just wouldn't get any reception and the second time the antenna broke off with minimal wear and tear. It was bought from Sirius and they have stood behind the product, but you pay for shipping and are without a radio.
Have been using this eversince I bought my iPod mini (Sep 2004).The clear version slightly alters the original color of the Mini. It is available in other colors too.Jam jacket is a good protection for iPod Mini. It doesn't have a belt clib and hence it is less bulky. It leaves the top of the iPod completely free and hence doesn't obstruct accessories that may sit on the iPod like FM transmiter, NaviPod etc.Quite an useful product except for the following issues:1) Can't insert into the dock as the bottom of the Mini is too thick with the jacket2) Can't insert into the arm band iPod holder for the same reason3) The entire jacket, especially the thin transparent screen, tends to attract dust and lint (may demand frequent cleaning)4) There are no perforations on the jacket to let the iPod "breathe" while it is being charged. This might heat up the iPod depending upon the weather conditions.If you are crazy about the iPod dock, look for a jacket that opens in the bottom to make room for the dock's jack.There are other similar products featuring silicone jackets with a hard plastic screen protector. This is certainly a great improvement since hard plastic isn't sticky and it doesn't attract dirt as the thin plastic sheath.
Very well built item as the other reviews mention. Thick and heavy material.. very solid feel to it. Did find much better price elsewhere though so check around.
The feedback via the metal prong was so bad I didn't actually get to try them out. They didn't fit right, the materials they were made from reminded me of a .25 toy from a machine. They had no chance in this life time of staying in my ears - running with them is out of the question.Since I couldn't hear with them and they wouldn't fit in my ears - there is no possible use I can imagine for these headphones other than yard sale for .10. Even a cheapo $3.00 pair of headphones from any outlet will be better quality then these. I have never seen such a crude set of headphones - ever and I'm really surprised they have the Sony brand name attached.
The basic nagivator features on the Nuvi are quick and easy. I bought mine for vacation travel as well, and it performed beautifully in Italy with the additional maps I purchased. We also used it to walk to the various sights in Rome, but be careful if you're on foot - Nuvi assumes you're in a car, so it avoids taking you down one-way streets. This can make for a longer route sometimes. I also bought the additional Language Pack but wasn't so thrilled with it's awkward and frustrating lack of words and phrases. We managed better with a phrase book.
I wanted something that holds the iPad too and this did not disappoint, I just had to flip it around the other way. It's easy to set up and take down and keeps the iPad far enough away from little hands.
Printer works fine, prints excellent pictures. Setup with the cable connect was a bit technical (This was purchased for 87 year old father-in-law). Printing from the memory stick was a more straight-forward. A good value.
My 2 1/2 year old loves his little camp stove and can't wait to take it camping with him. I love the portability of it and how everything stores right inside. The grill sounds and boiling sounds with red light is great for realistic pretend play. Once the boiling is done, my son says "coffee's done". If you want to get your little boy or girl a realistic cooking unit without buying those big kitchen units then this is it! I just added some Haba play food for him to play with and he's been having a blast cooking. I only wish it came with a pot vs just a skillet, but still a great value that will get lots of play time.
Really...it's laptop speakers and anythings better than what you had. Good bass and a nice, full sound. The power/volume dial is a little small and difficult to turn and the max volume leaves a little to be desired but for everyday use...nice unit. Unless you're expecting Carnegie Hall, you won't be disappointed.
Amazon seems to offer the best price for an OEM Canon product. Always excellent service. Very satisfied.
It works fine with my nokia n800 tablet (OS2008 and Diablo) for a month so far. I can see all 8 GB. Earlier, I tried it with my Canon A710 without anyproblem. For some reason, it can not be seen on my PC using an SD card reader (probably required an SDHC card reader).
HiI bought this product and I love it for its price!!!No hassles and confusing features involved.Plays anything you put into it.DVD/CD/MP3.Great for a normal TV match.Could not find the variable voltage selector :-(
I bought these speakers to hook to my laptop so I could listen to music in my kitchen/dinning room. I paid about $45 and they are far better than I expected for the price. If you like a lot of base these are the speakers for you. I personally have the base turned down very low and it is still a little too much for my tastes. Overall they are good looking, great sounding affordable speakers.
Just adding my two cents about how I never ordered anything this big online, how good the White Glove delivery was, the great picture, and how fantastic my photos look when viewed via Apple TV - which will save me from buying a HD disc player when the HD rentals come online in February. No complaints!
After trying 2 or 3 other brands of noise cancelling earphones/buds, he likes these the best.
I just purchased this item without first reading the reviews on this website. Let me just say that I received this item today and am returning it tomorrow. Like many others, I had no problem setting up the Presentation Player and connecting my wireless laptop. But, when I tried to actually display my screen, the device simply would not work. I talked with tech support and after insulting my intelligence by asking if I actually had a wireless network card installed, they proceeded to ask if the card I had was a Linksys brand. Of course, it wasn't and they thought my idea of returning the product wasn't a bad idea.Linksys usually has a good reputation for network and wireless products - this one is a real LOSER!
I purchased this 40-hr Humax with the DVD recorder on Oct 28, 2005. The manual indicates DVD-R compatibility with any type of DVD. However, the Humax began "eating" my HP 50-pack I purchased. I then purchased a 5-pack of Memorex and it began ruining those. It indicated "incompatible format" or simply gave a "write error" without completing the recording. In one case it went into a continuous write loop and required rebooting.I returned the unit to Circuit City just over 30 days later and received a new replacement. Same result.I then contacted Humax directly. Barbara recommended TDK, Sony, Verbatim and Imation DVD-Rs. I purchased the Sonys and they appear, at least for now, to work. I'm irritated that they do not specify the DVD compatibility in their manual.In general the Humax is quite promising. The interface, especially for writing DVDs is very simple. The write speed, whenever it did work, was pretty fast. I haven't timed the transfer rate to a computer yet (e.g. TiVo2Go). The original Series 2 TiVo is fairly slow through a wired connection (approximately 3Mbps for me).
HP.com is selling this exact same cartridge for $34.99 so I say, get it here for the better deal :)
I switched from the Sidewinder to this model because it has more buttons, you can spin it and it has a hat switch which comes in handy if your a real gamer.
I really like this mouse a lot.I was searching for a nice wired mouse because I don't like having to recharge the wireless one.I am not a hardcore gamer, but I really enjoyed being able to select the weight of the mouse to suit my comfort.My favorite thing about this mouse is that the tracking speed is adjustable right on the mouse without needing any operating system drivers.
In short it works, however ... the software under Mac OS X is very poor. To switch between the computers sharing the USB peripheral you need to have the software running, it uses space in your Dock and you still have to use a hot-key sequence. There is no menu option in the user interface to do the switch, and no help menu. In fact the entire user interface is quite unprofessional, the &quot;About&quot; menu is &quot;About Hello&quot; ???, which brings up a window with hello, hello, hello .. They don't even provide the manual or a README on the CD.
I'm using this card in the Panasonic GH1 for HD video and it works great. No problems so far, and a great buy.
performing well for first 3 weeks of use in data and photo transfers from multiple sources; great price performance.
I saw the negative reviews and had to put in my 2 cents. I have two of these. I have a house on one acre and the reception depends on the receiver. In my work truck with a cheap stereo, I had to sit it on the hood, wrapped around the antenna for good reception. In our Pathfinder with the Bose radio, I was able to drive over the whole property and hear the broadcast. I use it at home and at work, hooked up to the computer's speakers, or the satellite receiver box (with rca to 1/8 adapter). Usually seems to work better with manual tuners. The transmitter is in the house, and the signal carries outside. Quality is as good as a strong FM station, which is usually fine for portable radios during parties, yardwork, workshops, etc. No problems with distortion at all.
Works perfectly. Good for putting the iPod in your pocket while walking around shopping, or controlling the iPod while driving.The only downside is it does not work with the iTrip because both use the slot next to the earphone jack.
This product gave me all I expected. The connection was easy. The setup was simple. The throughput was acceptable. The price was good. The packaging was adequate. The shipping as advertised.Overall, I'm very pleased.
It's a PCI 56K modem and it works. Great! Tried two modems that cost 4x as much from Best Buy but didn't work. This is what it is and it works.
The ripflash is a good device. you get two gadgets for the price of one. It is a Descent MP3 Player and a very good recorder. I was able to make clear 192kbps recordings right out of the box. The MP3 software was easy and simple to use, just click on the song you want and upload. The only complaints I do have is, the MP3 options. There is no mute option or a pause option (maybe I didn't figure it out yet, just got it) also the Menu display is poor, it doesn't tell you the name of the song just the lenght and track number, but these minor issues aside this is a very good device. I would recommend this to everyone.
The Protable worked well. It is highly portable and volume levels, which I was concerned with, was fine if you place it next to your bed, or on your desk. Don't expect it to fill a room.
I have two 7 port hubs, this one and the Q-Stor model QU2RCT7 with the flashing leds. I have had some trouble with a MIDI keyboard using this, but it works fine in the Q-Stor hub. Sometimes I get a power problem with this one - like a short on connection that requires a reset. This doesn't happen on the Q-Stor.
very attractive product and packaging. very good sound and very easy mounting in the factory holes.
I bought the a320n on the last day of the year for my business. Good thing I had a weeks worth of vacation and some slack time because this lemon became my new hobby! I got it all booted up and yes, uninstalled all of the HP &quot;let's sell you something&quot; software. I then tried to install my new HP printer (4110). CRASH, CRASH, CRASH. After 14 hours on customer support (OK, I'm tenacious) to Nova Scotia and India, I received 8 different reasons this might be happening. The last one was what made me bring it back and swear off HP products. Customer support told me that I had getten a virus from my Internet use. Ya know those viruses are REALLY tricky when you can get them without ever being able to connect to the net. I can laugh now but beware. I am writing from my new emachine. Easy set up, so far so good and with luck, I'll never get to know tech support.One thing I can't get back is the tax break for '03.
I bought this cable because my new computer would not accept the old type. It is perfect, arrived quickly, and was the best price on Amazon. My printer (older HP) loves this new cable and I don't have to buy a new printer.
Didn't like these very much. No comparison tho Sony's ear buds. Good thing I only spent $5.
I don't think you could drean for a better flash unit to couple with a camera capable of communicating with it. Just set the flash to one of the auto modes (TTL, etc...) and it reads your camera settings and provides just the right amount of light. I can only imagine that it would work equally as well in manual mode. O think it is a little spendy but, it has proven it's worth to me.
If you are putting together a package deal with a Sony Camera, this additional battery is awesome! It simply gives you all of the time in the world to take pictures, video, and the like. I get about 300 minutes plus shooting time, so when I am on an assignment and need to have the camera on for a great deal of time, this battery saves the day. This coupled with the standard battery you get with the camera gives you just about all you can handle in terms of capacity. Its quick recharge and great ease of us makes this indespensable in my camera bag.
The attenuator works perfectly as advertised, but I really didn't need it since the Shure E2C has a volume control on the body pack....but I'll put it to good use elsewhere.
That's how many coasters I had while burining on this media. Zilch, nada, none, ninguno, nein.If you want top quality burns, do not settle for less. Also, at this price this deal is simply unbelievable.
When we received our first Street Pilot, we were informed we could take it out of the box & turn it on & it would work immediately. Well, we could not get it to turn on, so we called Garmin & they said to send it back. We called Amazon & were very impressed by their customer service. We sent it back & received a new one in 4 days. It is awesome. Very easy to use. We are taking it on a trip across the country & plan on using it a lot as we are taking secondary roads. We highly recommend it.
I needed a pair of decent headphones that didn't bother my ears. This is just what I got. No problems at all.
I was looking for a cheap yet decent sounding pair of speakers and came accross the rave reviews for this one, so I decided to try them.For some reason, the sound cut out in my right speaker occasionally. I fiddle with the plug and it works fine, and it works fine listening to it over ear phones. Strange little hiccup! I am cheap and don't want to pay or wait for a replacement, so I deal.The sound quality is clear, and the price can't be beat.
This is my dream camera. When I use this, I was so impressed with it's tremendous color quality and fastness.I will keep this camera for ever.
I'm just a mom with a really nice camera (the Canon digital rebel) and this lens was a great birthday present from my husband. It has so spoiled me with the zoom! I recomend this for any amatuer - intermediate photographer. Go For It!
It is a very good value for the price we paid, the only thing that would have been nice is that the DVD player remembered where it last stopped on a DVD, and that there is no clock function telling one how many minutes one already watched the movie. Beside that, excellent choice, I would buy it again...
My sound card totally freaked out a few months ago and wouldn't play songs, then I finally got a bit of garbled audio out of it. Had to buy a $120 Wireless Stereo headphone. But I think that this sound card adapter is perfect. I just took it out of the box, plugged it in and started listening to my favorite music!! It was so easy. There's a built-in light that blinks only when it is in use ( i thought that was cool). All in all, it is cheap and effective. I would recommend it to anybody.
Have only had the Zumo for a month and have used it a lot. It works very well, and using it is easy and intuitive. The spoken directions are clear and in combination with the written ones on the screen, I have never been lost.
This is the first Juniper router I have used. I have used primarily Sonicwall for the last 7-8 years. The Sonicwall didn't support BGP routing and I needed a low cost solution to use Amazon's VPC. This router is supported by Amazon and the installation and configuration was a breeze. A basic understanding of routing may be needed to trouble-shoot and get traffic flowing in and out of VPC, but that is more Amazon than the router.I was also having trouble with VOIP on the Sonicwall. We moved to a SIP server that was on the WAN and had major problems with calls being dropped and media channels not opening correctly. I moved all of the VOIP traffic to the Juniper, setup the SIP ALG, and a couple policies. I haven't had one issue with the Juniper dropping traffic.In conclusion, if you are looking for an edge router that works with Amazon's VPC and/or SIP, this router does it well. Coming from the Sonicwall, I am spoiled on the GUI. The Juniper is definitely lacking in the GUI comparison, but it is functional and there seems to be good community resources.
Using a filter, is a different experience. You should try it and get out - shoot, look for the unexpected.
BOUGHT ONE IN FEB. 09. PLUGGED IT IN AND PLUGGED ALL DEVICES IN. HAVE HAD ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS. AM ALMOST READY TO GET ONE FOR MY 2ND COMPUTOR!!!DICKSTER-----------------
Warning: This TV will hook you into buying a bunch of HD equipment to unleash its full potential. The contrast is gorgeous, the colors are vibrant, and it unfortunately makes ordinary DVDs look like VHS tapes. I'm off in search of a DVD player with an upscaler ....
I got this ones to install them in the fromt doors of my car to complete my system, and they sound pretty good for their size and price, I would strongly recommend these ones if speakers this small are needed.
These headphones are just purely amazing. I love how I can control the level of the subwoofers' creating an amazing sound experience. The padding of these headphones are a plus. I just don't know what to say apart from that they are amazing, and make a great gift for just about anyone.
I'm sure there are newer versions that are even better that the A95 but I just had to sing its praises. I've had this camera fall on rocks and land in a river and it still works to this day. Now that is quality!
DANGER: 2-prong plug can lead to electrocutionUpdate 12/16/05: Syntax's response to my Better Business Bureau (BBB) complaint said, "We talked to the customer and the customer accepted the resolution." In fact, they did not talk with me. I note that their BBB score is now a `D'.Original review (12/12/05): Too good to be true? I plugged it into a 2-slot electrical outlet. (Such ungrounded electrical outlets are common in older homes.) Careful! My unit had 120 volts on the coaxial (cable) input. Accidentally, I touched the cable to my stereo case, and it had a HUGE spark. It must have enough current to give a dangerous shock.After one-half a day of calling (12/12/05), I finally was able to talk with Miguel. He said I had a grounding problem. Eventually, their engineer, Joe, returned my call. Joe said that 120 volts on the chassis was not a defect. Although, he would not accept the unit as a return, he thought it was a good idea to return it to Amazon. Joe indicated that the unit must be grounded, and it would not be uncommon for an ungrounded unit to have 120 volts on the chassis.Appliances should never produce 120 volts on the chassis, even if the (center) ground post is removed. (Read for yourself; search for "how stuff works 2 and 3 prong plugs".) Apparently, the unit has a "hot" wire touching the chassis. It seems the Joe (or Syntax) does not want to admit to a defect in the product.I recommend that you do NOT purchase the product unless you have a grounded 3-prong electrical outlet.Additionally, I recommend you consider their customer service. Call Syntax. See how long it takes to talk to a human. I called for one-half a day. They have an odd answer system. Even if you choose to "talk to the operator", you will have to leave a message. Eventually, I did speak to Miguel. Then, Joe called me. However, it took all day. (I first called at 8:00 PST; finally, Joe called me at 3:15 PST.)It's too bad. The unit seems to have good color. The sounds is a bit odd, but can be configured. It does not have good reception. On many channels received by my old TV, this unit goes to blue screen and indicates "no signal".If it were not for the defective (and dangerous design) and for the poor customer service, I would recommend the TV as a good value. However, I'm not risking my house, or my other electronics to this poorly designed unit.Check the voltage on your unit's coaxial (cable) input before connecting to you cable, least you damage other TVs or receivers on your cable.
This is a great product, and has served me greatly until it died...not even a year old.So with that, I tried to contact their customer support. Good luck...their support registration does not work, and you don't get any contact options until you finish that game. Interesting, they remind you that nearly every major ISP bans their email when you register.I would give this product a five star rating if it weren't for this.Next time, I buy an I-pod.
This battery grip is a well-constructed, solid accessory for the Pentax K10d SLR. It's a bit heavier than I expected but I prefer something substantial rather than a light flimsy product. The fit and finish is first class and matches the K10d body perfectly. I like the way it can be stored conveniently without the protruding rod extending into the camera body. Good design by Pentax.
Easy to install, just plug and play. The stereo jack mode has to be attached to the wall, though. A little annoying if what you need is mobility.So, the USB mode is the solution (which is, as stated in a previous review, just like having an external USB sound card) but, first of all, it has interference with my wireless network. I could manage to fix this by adjusting the channel on the transmitter, but somehow the problem comes back every now and then.But, what really annoys me is that you can hear click and pops without any apparent reason. I don't know if it's something related to my Windows drivers or something, but I haven't been able to fix this.
I have used this product for about 1 1/2 years and didn't expect this speaker system to work as well as it has. I am pleased.
This is an excellent product. It allowed my wife to back up her important files before I had to wipe her computer. It is pretty fast at transferring files, I got up to about 7Mbps on vista.
These Skullcandy Skullcrushers Subwoofer headphones really do shake when you turn them up! When I listened to them in Best Buy, the bass amazed me and I had to get them. I thought this kind of bass was limited to those who could afford headphones that cost several hundred dollars. The bass is not really 'tight', it is more loose and rumbly, although the sound of the bass varies with the music. These work best when listening to music with basslines that have short 'stabs' of bass, such as hip-hop, electronic, some jazz, and some rock. They do get bogged down and muddy with songs that have continuous bass. Also, the mids and the highs are not that great, and they will crack on some complicated songs. They are very comfortable, with extremely plush pads; however, they are not really big enough to wear around your neck. The bottom line is that for around forty dollars you will not even get close to this kind of bass, it thumps and rumbles like you are in a theater. If you are looking for a perfectly clear presentation of sound, do not buy these. If you are looking for awesome bass, cool style, and max value, buy them. They are amazing.
The player is good. I like its features and the remote. As far as good things to say about it I like that it has all the levels of inputs both video and audio. I like that you can select the level of resolution (480P, 720P, 1080i). For me I have a samsung DLP tv and I can really see the diffence in picture quality. Now the things that bug me. For some reason and it maybe just my player but the video, no matter if its a home movie dvd or a commerical dvd, about a couple of minutes into the film the picture will freeze for about 2-4 seconds and then continue. I know what some of you are thinking that all dvd's have that pause. That's not what I'm talking about. I really mean that the picture just freezes like you pressed the pause button. The menu's are really dumbed down to the level of the "don't have a clue how to operate a dvd player person". I personally would have liked a more indepth menu maybe with a small description of what features do what. I HATE, the owner's manual. It is horribly written and not very well organized. Other than that its a good player but I'm not sure I'd recommend it unitl I knew if all the players had that pause or if mine was just a fluke. hope this helps!
This is a wonderful KVM switch. I bought it to replace a PS/2 Belkin KVM switch, and this one is better in almost every aspect. It is extremely small, and I like the built-in bundled cables coming out of the back of the unit.I am using this KVM with a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 and Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0, and I have had no problems so far (I've had it for 3 months). I don't use it in any way besides hitting ScrLk twice, which jumps seamlessly between machines. I am running XP Pro SP2 on both machines.
Open up your digital photography to a new view. Can't step back far enough to get everyone in the picture? Use this wide angle converter lens to get the whole picture. Gain almost twice the normal view than with your standard digital lens without moving further away from your subject. Ideal for group shots, cityscapes, outdoor panoramas, room interiors, real estate and any situation where you need to see more.
After trying 5 different 2.1 speakers, these are by far the best for under $30. There is no sub-woofer this small (3") that sounds this good. I am a fidelity freak and use these at work for 8 hours a day for over 14 months now. You won't find a smaller set of speakers that sound this great, for the budget listener. Any tone adjustment you can make will make these sound even better. I use them to listen to online radio, then plug into my MP3 player and even into the headphone jack on a cheap radio and it all sounds GREAT! 15 watts is enough for most purposes.
This camera worked for about 3 dives. The button on the outside housing that turns on the flash broke off, which pretty much is a necessity underwater so now the pics don't turn out good. Also, the little crank that is supposed to wind the film in sometimes does, and sometimes doesn't, and I had to ruin film learning this. There is really no way to tell from the outside whether its fully wound or not. The camera also jams half way through the film more times than not.Good for 1-2 uses, you'll get about 4 decent shots out of a whole roll of film, but I'm saving up for underwater housing for my regular digital camera. Vacation pictures are just too important to mess up with this thing.
fit and worked on the lenses. Is easy to use. It is everything it was supposed to be. Great product
I've had this bag now for 3 years and it has been great. I treat it like crap when I drag it through snow from one court to another and it still works fine. Wheels squeak a bit but I can live with that. I don't see it breaking anytime soon, but if it does I will just buy another identical one.
Little radio does a lot. Only negative-it occasionally shuts itself off. Other than the non-requested shut downs---all O.K.. Could have a clearer step by step manual.
Product would only find maybe 1 out of 5 addresses. I spent 2 hours on the phone with support and still no luck. I returned the item and bought a Garmin.
I bought this camera for my daughter after reading all the reviews I could. However I finally choose a canon firstly,because they have been making cameras for ages and secondly because I have a Canon AE1 auto for the last 24 years and it works perfectly. never had a problem. From flim to digital had to be canon. I must admit that I have been using it more than the intended user so I will have to get my own.
I used these and was satisfied with them. I had a few bad discs out of this spindle but only a few. I have found greater success with the much cheaper Amazon brand DVD-Rs which are about $10 cheaper. I use them to record TV shows therefore I'm not sure if they would be better than the Verbatim's when used in a computer.
Excellent product and great alternative to Ipod. Ipod's are "horrible" for licensing. The Creative product works great with all media except Apple's, of course. Great menu and controls. Fantastic playback ability and picture quality (brightness, contrast etc.) Took a little while getting used to the slide bar, but much better control that the ZEN touch, my previous media player. Battery life is pretty much what they report. Accessories are starting to catch up as well. The screen scratches easily, but I hear this is the case for all players. The case included with the device is on the cheap side...looks like something a 13 year old Dungeons and Dragons player would carry around.Biggest shortcoming is the inability to check file sizes in a Windows explorer type window. I've used up 28GB and can't figure out what's takin the space without wiping out and recopying the device.
I really like the lantern but I wish it gave more light. It will still be great during an emergence since you can wind it up and get both radio and light.
so, this is the best alternative for my hp photosmartD5160 printer (or so hp says). it allows my hp printer to print solid colors only on their cds. for whatever reason, maybe proprietary disc sales, my hp printer may print many lighter color lines through large blocks of solid color if it uses any other inkjet cd. the hp disc itself has a grainy nature to its printed out cds.hp has poor print quality on their cds. if i could go back, i'd buy a different printer that allows better quality prints on ANY inkjet cd. this is so frustrating. hp is making their consumer buy their product that will only print using their cds which gives crappy results. i used to like hp inkjets.
I was tired of paying for expensive Direct TV bills every month, so I bought this simple antenna and attached it to my LG 32LD350 TV. It has a digital tuner onboard, so no box was needed. I hoped to get my local area channels with somewhat decent reception. I have had rabbit ears before and I'm used to adjusting and getting marginal reception. Well, to my surprise, the antenna picked up all of my local network stations plus several other channels (over 30 in all) in absolutely crystal clear HD quality. For about ten bucks, you can drop your over $100 cable bill and get very nice quality reception. Of course, you won't get ESPN125 and millions of other channels, but frankly, I never watched those anyway. Coupled with a Roku or PS3 or whatever (for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc, etc) this little antenna can save you money and provide more than adequate TV enjoyment.UPDATE: Since I initially wrote this, Direct TV made a counter-offer and kept me onboard. They allowed me to keep the same channel package, but added Showtime and HBO and cut the monthly cost from $45 to $20. So, with that ludicrous offer, I stayed with Direct TV. So maybe it pays to threaten to cancel your cable service. Anyway, I still recommend the RCA antenna. As soon as my 1-year ridiculously cheap Direct TV plan expires, I'll probably switch back to just my local channels and with the RCA I know I'll have very good reception.
This cartridge is small, is cheap and last up to 500 pages(average) ... for house use is perfect!
Best erganomic keyboard I have ever used. I like the raised section which helps reduce my carpel tunnel. My only complaints are that the keys are too loud.
Over the years I've owned many cd players. After purchasing my OnkyoI was so impressed by the sound it produced that I purchased a second one for my other system (yes I have two systems). The good news is that this player will play any disc and play through scratches and imperfections. The bad news is that both of my Onkyo's developed problems after 1 1/2 years. The players wouldn't turn on or off from time to time. The drawer wouldn't open. Strange error messages lit up in the display area. To turn off the players I had to unplug them. Very disappointing.
It's small, portable, & plays whatever music you put on it - the technology itself deserves 5 stars.Great for running (clips on to your shirt or pocket). Simple "next" button to scan music. Decent size (fits several hundred songs).Only problems:1) The ear buds may not be right for your ear shape and may fall out. If it's annoying, just get yourself the perfect earphones and use them with the music player.2) You can only add music via iTunes, which is pretty annoying. Every time you plug it in to add music or to charge, it will try to "resync" the iPod and the computer files, so don't add music from an external device and don't move the folder you keep your music in. This is why I'm skimping on the last star.But again, as a basic portable music player, it's great.
I bought this unit to replace several CD players and a single disc DVD player. It is all I hoped it would be. I've got it hooked up to an HDTV and a Home Surround Sound System. Picture and sound quality are great. The system was easy to hook up. The manual is fairly straight forward. The multi disc feature makes it easy to load up on music and sit back and enjoy without the need to swap out discs. I'm not into random play, so negative comments in some other reviews had no impact on me. I bought it based on the features I knew I would use and wanted. The price also was quite good. I would highly recommend this unit until an HD version comes along that can match it.
Charger does the job - charging the Forerunner 201 GPS watch.It would have been great to have a mutli AC voltage 110/220 transformer, or a USB connection.
These worked perfectly. I had no problems with them. And they are much cheaper than the brand-name versions in the office-supply stores.
When I looked into buying this backpack, it was pictured with two cameras, lenses and other camera accessories. I have two cameras, a wide angle, telephoto and zoom lens plus other accessories and am not able to fit all of the equipment into the bag the way I thought I would. I now have two camera bags to accomodate my equipment - disappointed.
I bought this unit because I like to have financial news stations running in the corner of one of my screens. I do run more than one screen, so I do not know if that has a negative effect on operation. Installation took a few times, picture is fair to poor at best. The program is slow and unstable. The program runs ok on my desktop running XP professional, but won't run at all on my laptop running XP home. Its fine for what I'm using it for, but if I really wanted it to watch tv as a goal, I would have ended up returning this item. The USB feature is just too convenient.
Needed Original factory cartridges (refills won't work with my Canon). Amazon had the best price out there - purchased 2 to save more money.
I bought this filter for my Fujifilm HS-30 to both protect the lens and to avoid scratches to that lens. It fit with no problems, something I would fully expect from a B&W filter. Totally satisfied.
I like this camera. It's not at professional level, but it's a great entertainment tool. Closeup pictures are impossible to take with this camera, because they do come out blurry at times. However, most shots are satisfactorily clear. You can play mp3s, movies and take video with this tiny wonder. It's quite easy to use, always finding new features everytime you turn it on. It's my first digital camera and I'm quite happy with it.
I put these in my 03 F350, and words don't describe the difference in the sound. Have them hooked up to a Sony HU and love the sound. They're cheaper on Amazon than Ebay!!! That was the coolest part.
Had trouble finding a phone line cord this long that was reasonably priced. This item is exactly as described, works perfectly, good price, fast shipping. Very pleased.
We enjoyed the appearance and size of this clock, it is smaller than it appears in the photos and easily sits in the palm of your hand.The lightly glowing top flips up and illuminates the buttons on top to access to set functions & such which is nice. There are 2 alarms although we found it took a couple more clicks to set them than we had hoped for since we get up at different times every day. The whole top is the "snooze" button, so you can just reach out and whack it without trying to press a specific button when it goes off. I don't recall if it had battery backup or not, but I don't think so.The killer for me was the radio reception which was not good enough to pick up my favorite station which most other radios have no trouble with, despite the digital tuner. I like to wake up to the radio, not a harsh buzzer.
The Cisco Aironet wireless adapter does not work for 64-bit Windows. I found this information impossible to find with repeated web searches and so am warning potential buyers here after personal experience.Furthermore, the account creation process and driver update process that Cisco uses is a nightmare. If you are not a Cisco Partner or business affiliate there is no method for the end-user to download updated drivers from Cisco themselves. It can take up to 12 hours after account creation for it to be registered in their system and it is then flagged as a "guest account" with virtually no privileges(for instance, accessing driver downloads).I returned this product. Highly NOT recommended.
I love this thing, and it's about half the price of others on the market...yet it's made by Panasonic! It comes with everything except headphones (allows two people to listen at once) and a carrying case. Even has the car cigar adapter to save the battery. Great pic, 7&quot; widescreen, sound OK without headphones but with stereo headphones it's really really good. Remote is also included and great when you plug it into a TV to view a DVD from a distance. They thought of everything for this one.
I purchased this rf modulator since I have a relatively new DirecTV dvr/receiver, which does not have coax outputs. However, since I wanted to connect this receiver to an older TV, which has only coax inputs, I needed some way to convert the signal from the DirecTV receiver to coax. I have used this rf modulator for this purpose since receiving it in December and, so far, it has worked perfectly without any problems.
It works the way it supposed to to work and you can't beat this price!
We didnt even run 50 copies with this new ink cartridge and something to happened so that all of our copies are barely readable because they are covered in ink. We never had a problem with our HP cartridges. We were just trying to save a litte money. I would not recommend this manufacturer.
Based on my experience and the experience of others on this forum, it seems this camera has a two year lifespan. My shutter stopped functioning just one month shy of having the camera for two years. Considering it was a $280 investment and I shot only 1496 pictures with it, I am disappointed. I may not buy a Sony again, and will purchase an extended warranty with my next camera.
We used this adapter on a recent 2 week trip. It worked better than others we have used because:-Accepts 3 prong US plugs-Fit was snug, ensuring continuous connection.
I received this yesterday. Initially it caused system freezes. I emailed the company that evening (Friday), and the same evening received their email response with new driver updates. That helped a little. However, after installing Dell Inspiron 2650 driver updates (O2Micro OZ6912 PCMCIA Card Controller, A01),this is fantastic. The included power supply is not necessary, and external USB 2.0 DVD burning is as fast as with my Desktop USB 2.0.
I had been searching and searching for something like this and so far, I really like it. I gave it 4 stars because I had to take my skin case off to sit it on the docking speaker. Not a really big deal, other than having to pull the case off each time I want to listen to music while cleaning and then put the case back on each time I want to take it with me somewhere. Like I said, I don't sweat over little things, so it's not a big deal to me. It's perfect for my ipod touch, and I was really impressed how it came with extra pieces that can be used for different ipod generations. So my husband's nano can also be used on this docking speaker. All I have to do is pop off the piece for my ipod touch and pop in the piece for the nano! ~SherrieUPDATE 12/21/11: I just wanted to post an update on this item. I use it daily in my classroom, so today I decided to order another one for my kitchen. :)
I love it!! Easy to use, looks great. Everything I want in a MP3 player.A couple thing I must mention (if I have too) It would be nice to have a wall charger and the battery life could be a little better.Still 5 stars - better than any ipod!
This is an excellent cable at a good price, and at a good length. What more can I say than that?
I have had these headphones for over a year now and its been great to me. I use it at the gym 4-5 a week doing heavy cardio on the treadmills and laying on it when I do bench presses, and its held up great. I would say, after a while of running with it, my left ear (the side that docks the shuffle) will start to feel a bit uncomfortable, but thats my only real complaint with these headphones. Also the black mesh cover on that left side is starting to come off a bit, but again I've been using these for way over a year now so they've paid for themselves already.I will definitely be buying these again once I've worn out my current pair, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who owns a 2nd gen iPod shuffle and wants a wireless solution.Also I've read a review on here that the sound wasn't up to par. Well I'm no audio junkie, but its sounds pretty good to me. Not dull and flat, but not studio quality either.Definitely recommend these headphones, best set of gym headphones I've ever had!
This is my first pinhole camera, and I'm in love. For best results you should probably use at least ISO 400 film. I would recommend keeping a log of how many pictures you've taken, what you took and what light conditions were like so you can get to know what works best. Also probably good to read the instructions through before attempting assembly. This is a really fun camera to start exploring pinhole photography. I'd say kids below 12 might need some assistance to put this together. Be warned that not all the pictures you take are going to come out, also warn your developer that exposure size is going to be uneven. It might be better to ask them not to cut the film and instead just have it rolled up after.
The length (3 feet) is great for running my mp3 adatper to my car stereo aux in. Very high quality, but you lose some flexibility by this so turning a tight corner is not advisable. I wanted the highest quality I could find in a short cable, and this fit the bill at a great price. Again, the only thing I would point out is this thing is stiff like coaxial cable.
A buddy showed me his new (old) iPAQ. Being the geek I am, and he not, I offered to update the BIOS and drivers for him. He gave me the parts he had for it, which did not include a sync cable or cradle.Never having had a Mobile PC product, I downloaded the latest BIOS from HP and put it on an SD card, as we do on the PalmOS. Tried to flash from the SD card. Oops. Locked up the unit. Turns out you can only update the BIOS using ActiveSync.Fortunately, if you take the battery out of the unit and let it sit for a while, it recovers, reverting back to a base BIOS. But how to update drivers on this thing? Desperate, I tried Amazon. To my amazement, SF Planet sells a sync cable for these things. And how can you beat the price?See my funny story in the seller ratings about getting this in the mail but not knowing I had received it. But once I discovered I had it, after I jumped through all of Microsoft's hoops to load ActiveSync, the unit flashed perfectly. I didn't put the cable through its paces, but it charged up the two internal batteries just fine using my PC's USB ports.
I keep 8 AA batteries in it. They don't get lost or shorted out. The red flaps let me keep track of which are fresh and which need recharging.
I wanted a bright cd holder for my DVDs in my car. Something I would be able to spot quickly so I could switch out movies for my kiddos. Love the color, good quality and a great price.
Good binoculars, poor camera. The camera takes all pictures at 1/30 of a second at f2.8, which is too slow for the magnification of the lens. The pictures are soft,dull and without a tripod mount fuzzy. Mine is going back...
I bought this product as a replacement after leaving my previous pair on a plane. I use them mainly on planes while watching movies. I don't see them as "noise cancelling" but I do use them in conjunction with my Bose QC15's. Together I get a completely silent and crystal clear listening experience. These are the most clear and bright sounding earphones I've ever tried. I don't prefer them for use with my iPod however because I cannot find an EQ setting that provides enough lower end. But for pure vocals acoustic or DVD's these are the best. If you are looking for something to mate up with an iPod and like warmer tones I would suggest Bose buds or the Klipsch S4's. If you prefer bright highs and not a lot of bass (a lot of my friends refer to this as "true sound") then get these and you won't be disappointed. Or if you spend a lot of time on planes and want to block the world (snoring included) out while watching a DVD get these and put a pair of Bose QC15 ear-cups over the top. It may be overkill but it is incomparable.
This works great for XM. We use it regularly and have been very pleased with the quality. Great for stocking stuffers.
Absolutely Good. The image on the screen is great and the sound is as expected. Definitely no complains so far.
The cord blew up. There was a loud pop, a bright spark, and smoke. I didn't have it verl long at all maybe 3 months or so. Horrible. Don't do it.
This unit is nicely priced and well equipped. Most everyone can pick it up and start using the interface with no more trouble than an Ipod (parents and neighbors included).It does not take much space in your car, but if you want to remove from the vehicle often, the Nuvi's are thinner with bigger screens, but cost more.This is a fantastic navigational aid on trips. Don't buy it if you want to go off road or into deep woods, but everyone else will love it.
This controls everything!!! Literally!! I have it controlling my ceiling fans, TV, Surround Sound, Xbox, PS2, Computer, Laptop, A/C you name it. Easy to program and maintain. Just plug it in when battery is low and when it needs updating. It tells you when it needs it and the battery life will last several days of use without charge. Programming is easy and is a computer based step by step. If you mess this up then you might want to find an adult who can handle basic motor skills.
We have used this tuner continuously since its purchase and find it to be very satisfactory for our purposes which is home entertainment. It is very user friendly and was easy to set up with the rest of our equipment(disc player and tape player). I wish it would turn the other equipment off/on from the remote(the remote will only turn the tuner off/on.
I recently purchased this radio when my Sony went kaput after 20 years of faithful service. I attempted to purchase another Sony similar to my old one, but was no longer available. First, the pros: The Sangean Shower Radio has great sound and can be hung over the shower for bathroom use (which is why I purchased it). I love that it is waterproof and also has a flashlight for emergency situations, which is cool. I like that it can be programmed to play continuously or timed for 50 minutes of play. Also, love the big numbers on the clock and radio bands.The cons: it is heavy, much heavier than my former Sony, and takes four "D" batteries versus the old Sony that held three "C" batteries. Due to the heavier weight, it would slide down the shower head until I figured out a way to balance it on the bath caddy. The Sangean can also be played without batteries, but the adapter is sold separately.Overall, a good bang for the buck.
I got the RipFlash to record classes. When it works it does a great job. But the documentation is a bit sketchy and if I get it set up to make individual tracks of each "song" it spends all its time making one second recordings and I end up with nothing. So you have to be careful what settings you use.The internal microphone does a good job but I have not had any luck plugging an external mic into line in. It would be nice to be able to use a directional mic to reduce the ambient sounds from people other than the lecturer.Recording CDs is fairly straightforward and they sound good to my ear.There is no way to name anything that you record so youhave to remember what each track is. Tracks are numbered sequentially beginning with those in internal memory and then switching to the Smart Media card. If you later add another track to the internal memory it gets inserted in the numbersing sequence before the first track on the Smart Media card so it can be confusing keeping track of things.The batteries seem to die quickly at times and I think it is when I have had it plugged into the PC moving files around or ripping a CD. NiMH last longer than Alkaline as usual.
I've been using a pair of these for at least 5 years. One of the earpieces finally went out and I figured I'd get the same kind since they worked pretty well. I'm not sure how the sound quality compares, but the actual wire and ear jack plug etc are not even remotely close on quality. The quality went from durable to cheap, and I'll be surprised if they last nearly as long. With that said, I'd probably still buy these again - just disappointed that Sony's quality isn't the same across the board.
I found a review of this camera in the paper and ordered it. I found it to be what the review had said--easy to use and to download the images on your computer--I am just having a little trouble burning a disk with the edited movie--hope it is possible.
This cable was easily as good as the cable that came w/ the Sansa e280, perhaps better. I would like to give more comment; however, I purchased this cable to "check" if my OEM cable was bad because of a problem of the computer not reading the Sansa. The result was that this cable and the original would connect, but no difference occurred in the operation of the machine.I'm very pleased with the cable. It is solidly made with appropriate "stiffness" or "flexibility." The seller was very prompt and efficient handling the transaction and shipping. The price was modest and seems worth the cost.
I really really like this bag alot. It is so big that I was able to put everything in there from my Rebel and also another camera that I use quite frequently. Everything in one place so whatever I need is at hand. I am hoping Santa brings the tripod I'd like for Christmas and then I will attach that to the outside bottom. You guys have thought of everything. Love, Love, Love this bag.... Great buy!!!!
Please keep in mind that this is a CORDLESS iron. You are going to give up a little power along with the cord. For me, it works GREAT - I love it! Every morning I iron my & the kids clothes for the day. The base is sitting at the end of the ironing board, where I would usually set down the iron when adjusting the clothing. That way I just set the iron down in the base, then move the pants to the other leg or turn the shirt over. I have had ZERO problems with it losing power when doing my regular ironing. It's lightweight, puts out a lot of steam, and holds (for me) enough water for about a week. I wanted the cordless feature, and for the price, I think this is a great iron. Maybe there is a $250 super awesome cordless iron out there, but that's not in my budget.
I found this projector to be the Best Bang for the Buck after comparison shopping with all the different brands available. Comparing 2500:1 contrast ratio, 2000 ANSI lumens, 16x9 aspect ratio, up to 300 inches screen size projection (huge), 720p or 1080i (high def. DLP), easy set-up, multi connectivity and compatibility for under 1 grand is remarkable while other brand doesn't even come close. Ofcourse there are better specs. projectors out there but be ready to pay more. The higher the contrast ratio and ANSI lumens the better.To enjoy the full potential of a 1080i picture (movie theater experience minus the annoying person behind you) you need to connect an HD source or an upconverting DVD like Samsung ($130) and a surround sound system. Soon you'll look forward to every Friday & Saturday movie nights at home with the kids and a big smile on your face.
If you fit this correctly, you will be very, very happy. I am amazed at the clarity and the balance of such little things. Every song whether recorded forty years ago or last week sounds MUCH better - I am constantly surprised at the revealed texture and sounds. But make sure you fit it correctly - poor fit = poor sound; this is especially true with bass. I was also surprised at the overall comfort. You can wear these all day.
I received exactly what I was looking to find. Other places did not have the item. I went to local Stationery stores and they were no help.
I purchased this for my Sirius indoor receiver. Many ways to mount the antenna, easy to install. I feel Monster makes a great produce and Amazon had it for a good price.
I've owned my Tungsten E for less than a year, and I am very displeased with it's performance for a variety of reasons, but most of all because of its defective battery system. The unit always had a problem holding a charge for more than a day or so, but now, it literally will not work at all after being away from its power cord for more than a few minutes. This, of course, renders the unit completely worthless, since it only works when plugged into the wall. Oh, and by the way, Palm sells this product with only a 3 month warranty (as opposed to their usual 12 month warranty). But don't worry, their phone operators will be happy to speak to you about any problems you might have for a standard $25 fee. I will never buy Palm products again, and would advise you to consider the same.
I got this mouse to replace the Microsoft Laser 5000. This one was the same price and has all the same features but is much better in my opinion.I like the size, not too big and not to small. The two 'extra' buttons are on top rather than on the side and are designed a lot better so they can actually be used. It has forward and side-to-side scrolling. With the batteries in it feels like it has substance but not too heavy. The clicking is crisp. I like the on/off button much better than the system most of the others have. Now I can just leave the receiver plugged in, a lot less hassle. The receiver has usb and ps2 connectors and comes with an extension cord that is OPTIONAL whereas the MS5000 is not. The only problem I've encountered so far is the software download keeps quiting before it's finished. It's 60 MB and I have dialup so I'm gonna have to find another way. This one doesn't come with a software disc and that is the only reason I gave it four stars. You can still use it, it just doesn't have all the features.I went through three Microsoft mice before I tried this one; I should have started here!Edit: After using this mouse for a couple of days, I decided to go back to a corded one. I do like it better than the MS5000, but I'm just not that happy with its performance. If you don't have to have wireless for some reason, I would recommend just sticking with a cord.
April 2nd, 2009:Bought this from another seller, not Amazon.For several reasons, I thought that this was the best of it's type (rubber-armored USB flash drives) I'd seen, and I've owned several from different makers.. and the physical package is the best I've had.I was enthusiastic for almost 3 weeks but not much use, wrote to it maybe 6 times, including the initial migration from my last thumb drive... then it suddenly, no warning, locked up my system in the middle of a write. No amount of chkdsk, fdsk, reformatting or re-partitioning would bring it back. All attempts fail or hang, and each format attempt says that "track 0" cannot be written to at the END of a reformat, after it reaches "100%".I've got an RMA for it, it MIGHT get replaced, though the policies are very difficult to follow... but will I ever really be able to trust another one of these? I've had at least 10 USB flash drives of various types, and this is the first to just die on me.Very disappointed.Please note that, as of this writing, the one review of the "32gb" version is actually (according to the review itself) about this, the 16gb version, and that reviewer apparently got one that never worked at all.What good is a tough, waterproof package if the electronics inside just die?June 3rd, 2009:RMA'd the first one, I've been using the replacement for maybe 6 weeks now (with careful backups), I even ran it through the EXACT circumstances under which the first failed, no problems.I still like the physical package better than any other that I've tried to wear. Unlike all the others, it's silicone rubber, the cap seals to a ridged lip on the drive rather than just the connector, and, so far the cap hasn't loosened. That last has been a very common failure mode for "rubber" caps.A good replacement can't erase my first experience, but it is a plus. I've deleted and re-created this review in order to "up" the rating I gave it initially.
This antanna Definately helped our wireless signal, but I still needed a repeater. It didn't reach near the distance promised. At least not with a good enough signal for a wireless desktop.
These were decent for what we paid. We bought these for use on a recent safari and whale watching excursion. They got the job done, but were no substitute for a really good pair had we wanted to use them more frequently.
I got this fan because my old fan was an eye sore in my newly decorated livingroom. The fan looks attractive, doesn't take much space, and circulates the air in my living room well. The breeze feature auctually simulates a outdoor breeze. If you close your eyes you could swear that you were outside experiencing a wift from a autumn breeze. The fan is considerible quiet and the remote is a dream, especially if your sitting in your livingroom, chilled out on the sofa, and it will take an act of god to get you up.On the down side, the quality of the fan base looks cheaps, but it provide sufficient support and has not broken on me. Since my apartment gets a little hot and stuffy (thanks to my landlord who gives too much heat) I use the fan to cool me down and cirlculate the air. However, I haven't used it in the dead of summer, and I am concerned that the fan will not provide enough air flow in a humid/hot climate. Although the fan works great now, I don't know how it will stack up against other fans such as Vornado and Holmes which provide powerfull air flow. I will have to test this in the summer and write a follow up review.Since you cannot adjust the height of the fan--unlike other oscilating fans--your body has to be within the height vacinity of the fan in order to fully appreciate the full air flow. For example, this fan works great in my livingroom because I am usually sitting down, and I am within the height vacinity of the fan.However, it doesn't work as well in my bedroom because I have an elevated bed that barely keeps me within the height vacinity of the fan. Although I do feel the breeze, it is not as powerfull as it in the living room or compared to my other oscillating fan, which is height adjustable. Finally, the price of the fan is too high and would be more respectable at $$$ .All in all, the fan is a great space saver, looks great, and supplies a cool and quiet breeze.
I have a Olevia 542i TV and Polaroid DRM-2001G PVR. A few of the buttons refused to accept programming. A couple of button could only be programmed when they were the first ones to get programmed in a session, i.e. if I want to program (memorize) five buttons, I have to do the problem one first. Maybe something's wrong with my sample...but I didn't want to put more time in it than I already did so didn't bother trying to get it replaced.I chose this model over the 8 Device model (URC8820 ?) because it has a few extra buttons. In hind sight the 8 Device would have been better because it's a more convenient size, and it takes two AA batteries instead of four AAA.I lived with it for a while until a good deal came up for a Harmony 659 at $50. The Harmony is not for everyone, and it did take hours to tweak it just right, but it's what I needed for my setup.
Greg Rolie is the voice, songwriter, and soul of the REAL Santana (Santana the band, that is). This CD was excellently recorded and performed by a band that still has the soul and chops of the former Santana band. Unfortunately, Carlos and his current troupe have lost any feeling or musicianship, but they can pantomime a concert video with the best of them.
I bought this remote as a present for my step mother who has macular degeneration. I could not get it to work the DirecTV or the digital/analog converter box for older TV's. This is going back. I will look for a big button learning remote. I am very disappointed with this.
Easy installation, excellent performance, very good signal in 100 ft radius. Highly recommend.
When I got my Xbox 360 Elite I immediately bought another controller for friends that might come over and I wanted to make things easier with having rechargeable batteries in my controllers. It seemed to be a waste of batteries to continuously change and throw out batteries.This kit is perfect. It served my needs exactly. Batteries last a reasonably long time, although charging does take awhile (Keep in mind that is mostly the case because you usually are playing while charging). The charging cord is excessively long as well.If you are tired of dealing with regular batteries and would like a more efficient way of powering your controllers, this is the best thing you could get.
The Jwin Electronics I601WHT Known as iLUV are the worse earbuds I have ever listened to. The packaging is deceptive, looking like an Apple Product. They look well made in the box. But wait till you put them on. I tryed all Three earbud sizes and pushed them firmly in my ear. I thought I was listening to AM radio. No Bass, Tinny Highs, poor midrange. Don't waste your money, you get what you pay for. Go with Sennheiser or Sony.
First of all I never had a chance to see this tripod in stores or anywhere until I got mine. Based on the positive reviews and the brand name I went ahead and bought it, which I don't regret anyhow. I just had this tripod for two days so it may actually be a bit early to write the review at this point, but these are my initial impressions.The tripod is actually shorter than I imagined (I'm around 5.9). I have to extend the center column quite a bit which compromise on the stability. I have taken few test shots at 300 mm using long exposure and many pictures have come out blurred, of course without timer. With timer not a problem. And it is also heavier than I thought it would weight. If you take it along for a long hike you'll definitely feel the weight.Other than these two points I feel this tripod is great. The Build quality is very good, as I expected. I like the 4 angle adjustments on the leg and the ability to move the center column horizontally. Its very fast and easy to make this adjustment.I really wanted to give it 5 stars. My heart says 5, but my mind says 4. I'm a logical man and I'll go with my mind.Considering the amount I paid ($120) I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Even though I have used my printer (a Pixma 5000) very lightly, it jams regularly on Canon photo paper and then spills ink everywhere. Today it went into "service error 5700" and it doesn't work any more, even after rebooting it five times.I will not buy a Canon printer ever again.
This DVD holder is exactly what I was looking for. I'm very pleased and it got here quickly.
This is my first camcorder ever. After a lot of researching and reading reviews of about every single camcorder on the Market I picked Sony. I have and own Sony products and they have never given me any problems whatsoever.This camcorder is the best. Easy to use, I was filming about 10 minutes after I got it out of the box. The still photo capability is terrible, do not even use it. This is a camcorder, not a camera.I made a one hour film on LP, after finalizing it I stuck it right on the DVD player (3 years old, mind you) and it played. The picture quality is great, even on LP mode.The only one complaint I have is that my computer will not recognize the camera, I have tried everything. The only way for me to view or edit, you HAVE to use the "Image Mixer" software that comes with it, and by the way it is terrible. But once you get your images through the "POOR" software you can save them and edit them with a software of your choice. I have not done that yet, a later review will follow after I have owned the camera for a while.Buy another battery. The battery that comes with it only lasts for 60 minutes"most",. First thing I did is bought another Lithium battery, you can get one that will run for three hours at $59.00 at the Sony Site.Media, DVD-RW is almost impossible to find. If you happen to come across it, buy it right away or you may never have that chance again. DVD-R's is very easy to find, but you can only record on them once and "in-camera" editing is not possible. DVD-RW's can be recorded and edited up to 1000 times. Much more worth your money.This is a great camcorder and I would recommend it to anyone. Plus, it's a SONY, and you can't go wrong with Sony.
I glad I finally bit the bullet and bought an OEM cartridge. I have been using refurbished toner cartridges with both good and bad results. I decided to buy a new cartridge because I was tired of gambling with the quality of my documents and don't have time to mess around sending poor-quality cartridges back, taking the chance of getting another bad one. For me, the price is worth the quality.
This is an easy to use little camera with a great zoom. The color and definition is far better than I thought, in well lit areas. In lower lighting the color is flat, the picture is darker than the surroundings and not real clear. For outside, daytime, or well lit rooms, it is perfect.
At my job I don't have a designated work space and I work on about 8 different computers, every time I wanted to save a file that I would need to access frequently I would have to save it, email it to myself,and then save it in my email so I could access it from anywhere. Now all I have to do is plug this in to the usb and save my files to it. It's fool proof, fast, and small enough to put in my purse. It's also convenient in the fact that I have a PC and a laptop at home. I do most of my work on the labtop, but don't have it connected to a printer. I can save my work on the Kingston, plug it into the pc and print away. The price is great too! I highly suggest purchasing this if you work on more than one computer.
I needed a coax splitter to give me a way to change inputs easily. This splitter works very well
I have an old iMac with an older OS, so I was concerned when I replaced my mouse that the new mouse might not work with my older OS... but the Logitech V100 Optical Mouseworks fine with Mac OS 10.3.9. Not all of its features operate with my older system, but it scrolls up & down and clicks just fine. The package says it can also scroll side to side, and has a zoom option, but these don't work with my old OS... but who cares? Reasonably priced and well-built, it serves my uses just fine, and when I buy a new computer next year, this mouse will rise to the occasion. I liked it so much I bought a second one to keep as back-up just in coase.
I've had no problems with my 80Gb Firewire drive -- I'm buying two more today to use as backup devices. Flawless operation -- no complaints whatsoever. Fast, small footprint, looks good... nice little drive.
I don't own this one, but after getting a killer deal on a Panasonic DMC-LC40, I dug around a little. This camera here (LC5) is virtually identical with the Leica Digilux1. The Digilux1 is Leica's top of the line for point and shoot digital cameras. The only step up is a CCD backplane adapter they offer for their SLR line, which will cost you (including the SLR body plus lens) the equivalent of a new car! After playing with my LC40, which seems to have the same lens as this one, I have taken shots that I never had from my 35mm SLR set in almost 25 years in the hobby. I would not hesitate to get an LC5 (if I were not already happy with my LC40), as the Leica optics, coupled with the fast action and high resolution Panasonic electronics have a created a combination that blows everything else out of the water!
I bought these as a gift for my father to take on a cruise to Alaska. Since we were traveling, I needed light weight as well as clarity of vision. These fit the bill. My dad enjoyed them and they were convenient to carry around.
Modem is a bit flaky and setup was time consuming. Not true PNP which didn't help-had to setup manually. Regardless of how clean the line is, modem rarely come close to maximum bps rating. Considering USR comparison based on recommendations from other users.
This is a nice looking cooler, but thats about it. I have been building systems for over 10 years and when I read the reviews for this heatsink I decided it would be a good choce for my new system.Let me give you some of my system specs:Lian-Li PC-65 caseASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe mobo2GB Corsair XMS PC3500 RAM @ 250MHz/2.5-3-2-7AMD Opteron 170 CPU @ 2.5GHz (25% Overclock)Dual eVGA 7800GT video cardsNow granted I am overclocking and the Lian-Li case I have isn't the greatest for cooling but I replaced the four 80mm stock fans with Cooler Masters, cut out the rear fan grill, and removed the front intake fan filters. My wire management inside the case is also immaculate. I am also using Arctic Silver 5 thermal paste on the CPU.At stock speeds my CPU runs about 40c idle. Overclocked the CPU runs about 44 or 45c idle. Fire up HL2 or DOOM 3 and you are looking at 50c+ temps. I expected much better cooling results than this from such a hyped-up/expensive heatsink. I was expecting 35c idle temps when overclocking and about 40 or so when overclocking with a load.Although I have never tried the stock cooler that came with the CPU in this system I seriously doubt that this Zalman is really any better than stock cooling. I might even go so far as to say that I think the stock cooler might even do a BETTER job than this one. On top of all this, the fan that is on this heatsink really doesn't do a whole lot. As far as the fan goes, I think you could pretty much take it or leave it.If I were you I'd stay away from this cooler. I gave it two stars because it gets one for the fact that it is pretty neat looking, and another star because the fan has LED's on it (even though they aren't that bright).If you're planning on spending 60 or more dollars on a heatsink then don't waste your cash on this piece of junk. I think Im going to get a Big Typhoon cooler and put this thing in the trash where it belongs.Buyer beware.
I received this in time and in excellent condition. The cables worked well with no problem at all.
I bought this to replace an Epsom printer that refused to print accurate color, and an old Canon scanner. I am very, very pleased! It looks terrific (my daughter said, "Wow, cool new printer!"). Set up was easy. And the printing is fast and absolutely beautiful, even in draft mode. Better yet, the cartridges are much cheaper than my Epson ones. Scanning is easy and good, too. I don't use fax, so can't rate that function.Overall, I am thrilled with this printer. It was well worth the $180.
I've been enjoying my ER4P's for a couple of years. I recently got a pair of Shure SE530's ($500 retail) and while they are well rounded earphones, nothing I have heard or can even imagine compares when it comes to the clarity coming out of these little wonders. The Shures sound almost muffled after listening to the ER4Ps. The other downside to the Shures is sound leakage. I don't want other people listening to my music and I can rest assured that even with really high sound levels, the ER4Ps allow almost no sound out of your ear canals. Occasionally I wish I got a little more bass from them but the iPhone I use as a source shares some of the responsibility. I have a Sharp minidisc player that delivers very strong and clear bass to the ER4Ps.
This modem helped improve our download speed considerably compared to our older modem. Installation was easy and quick with the help of our service provider. Very economically priced modem and hope we get a good 5 years out of it.
i do like the radio but could be better if you could hook up a better antenna to it for more range my only problem with it is the range i live in the country that might be the problem i say if you live in a city it will be the best if you live in the country then no good over all i feel it is a great radio but needs to be more convertable
I have always felt that replacement ink cartridges sold by the manufacturer of the printer for which they are intended are superior to other cartridges manufactured or marketed by another company. The Canon ink cartridges which I purchase for my Canon printer have always performed perfectly and lasted for a reasonable time.
Wireless:I expected these, being wireless to be a little fuzzy from time to time, and they are. they aren't perfect, but for wandering around my room and floor of the house, i barely notice fuzz. when moving around, from room to room, they tend to hiss and have light intermittent static especially when they have to go through a few walls and or floors, but it stops when you hold still.As for range, i've yet to find the edge of it. not that i haven't tried either, i wore them across the street to the neighbors once and they still worked.Sound:the synthesized surround sound leaves a little to be desired, the volume seems to vary slightly from time to time and the unit sometimes emphasizes the wrong sounds giving an echo on spoken words. it doesn't do it very often though, maybe a total of 5 minutes in about a whole day. the increased 'richness' ofht esound makes up for it. i've had headphones before that put out better bass too, but i'm the person who runs dual 10" subs in a Jeep Wrangler, i.e. i like my brain rattled by my music and these don't do it.Comfort:it's simple, i've worn them for an entire day working on homework and i barely know i have them on. they're the right stiffness, enough to keep the sound in but not so tight you get a headache in an hour. kind of like they were made for Baby Bear, they're just right.Annoyances:the blasted volume dial. it's in the perfect spot to reach and adjust, but it's also the perfect spot to get messed with when leaning on a pillow or office chair headrest. a piece of electrical tape over it fixes it if you need to wear them in bed.Conveniences:uses rechargeable AAA's, not some goofy battery pack that costs $50. batteries go dead, switch them out and charge later.
This camera has style. For everyone who has not had the opportunity to own an Olympus stylus, you are in a for a big treat! Not only are the controls intuitive, the quality is superb. The pictures that come out seem flawless and even professional. If you need to get a camera, this is it! Anyone can be a pro, with it. Also this camrea is sleek and small. It also makes people turns heads, and ask what it is. I am very glad I bought my Epic Zoom 80.
IOMEGA ZIP 250 DiskThe IOMEGA ZIP 250 disk is a high-capacity removable storage disk that is about the size of a standard 3.5" floppy disk. It can be read and written by an internal IDE drive (only one per system) or an external drive connected to a USB port or a parallel port (slowest in access). The IomegaWare Software provides utility functions designed for the ZIP disk, such as formatting or copying a disk. You should never use the Operating System disk copy function. Use the EJECT utility to remove a disk from a drive; this is required in Windows NT or Windows 2000. Remove the disk before turning a computer off You should never insert a ZIP disk in the drive when the computer is on as this can cause damage. Normally, shutting down the computer causes the disk to eject. If you lose power, you must disconnect power to the computer, open its cover, and push a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole.The IomegaWare software tests for the presence of the ZIP drive. It should be used in Windows 2000 to format a ZIP disk in the FAT format. Removable disks can contain a lot of data when it can be partitioned into 250 MB segments. The data on a ZIP drive can be read and written by different versions of an Operating System (using the FAT format). Rewriting reuses space, it does not increase the used space. ZIP drives, like floppies, should not be exposed to magnetic fields or high heat (sunshine). The 250 MB ZIP disks can be read and written by a 750 MB drive.To test the status of a used ZIP disk. 1) Right click on the drive, select `Properties'. 2) Select the Iomega tab (after support was installed). 3) Select `Diagnostics', then `Close' after the green light. 4) Select `More Info' on the `Disk Type' Note the `Disk Life Status' and the `Format Life Status'. Percentages lower than about 85% are not good. 5) A `Long Format' can improve the Life Status statistics.
When these came I was a little shocked...as the description says 6x9, which I assumed was the outer measurement....however, this speaker is pretty big....in fact it measured about 9x11x11....was much larger than what we'd hoped for, (we mounted this under our airboat seat, but we made it work by removing the top silver bracket that's meant to attach to a waketower....overall we're happy with the purchase due to the great sound and it's definitley a quality speaker that's going to hold up for many years to come, without a doubt, we were just wanting something a little smaller to take up less space....but all in all, happy with our purchase!
Arrived on time and worked perfectly for me - used them to replace the poorly constructed cables for my DJ rig.
A couple months ago I bought a black 2 gig ipod nano, for just $50. Why??? I simply didn't want to spend a couple hundred $ for an MP3 player. Yes it was partly used, but the person selling it bought it for his wife and she never used it(I bought the ipod off of Craigslist) so I got it. It was missing the USB cable and docking thing, so I bought the cord off Ebay for a couple bucks. I didn't see any reason to buy the docking port, and so I just stuck with the USB cable. Instead of downloading music off the internet, I just took songs off of Cds I had. And wow, does 2 gig hold quite a bit! The nano works great except for one thing, the battery. My battery work for about 6 hours, more or less.I am not sure if that is the average battery time for a second generation Ipod nano, but it does seem kind of short.Some of the features I liked about the ipod was the fact it kept world time, and has a pretty detailed calendar in which you can mark days.Right now my nano has a couple thousand pictures on it, once I put into it over 10,000 photos, and it took over an hour to get all of them downloaded! No surprise, it took a huge chunk of memory, so I erased most of them. To keep you entertained, there a four games:music quiz, parachute, solitare, and brick.One other feature I'd like to point out is the hold switch on top. It's very useful if you are the kind of person who carries their player everywhere. Once the switch is on, nothing you press will turn it on.I recommend the ipod nano to all music lovers!!!
I LIKE THIS BAG! I've looked at a dozen laptop cases, and this is one of the smartest-designed cases I`ve seen - practical & good looking1. has soft padding and hard case for extra protection.2. can open it up from the top or side, so it can be used in a messenger bag or backpack,3. also sturdy enough to be carried on it's own4. water resistant material5. has a front zipped pocket area that is surprisingly low profile but roomy for cords, adapter, pda, etc (unlike other bags that either have no accessory pocket, or the extra pocket is loose and stuff will fall out, or pocket juts out)6. zippers are easy to use, especially the double zipper design7. less expensive than other hard shell laptop sleeves
This little camera is excellant for a teenager. Simple, easy to use. The only problem was the tiny memory cartridge it came with. No problems with it.
The case itself feels very solid and sturdy without weighing a ton. For what I bought it for though I needed the little foam squares to be uniform, and they really weren't. The lining is 3 sheets of pre-cut squares, and each sheet was offset from the rest, making it impossible to make an even opening all the way through all 3 layers. I had to use a knife to cut the openings to size, which left uneven pieces of the foam barely attached. I ended up having to glue the edges of each opening to firm them up.Aside from the foam padding sheets the case is exactly what I was looking for.
Quick and easy set up in my 05' cavalier with crystal clear satellite radio now. They recommended the antenna adapters and they are exactly what I would have needed. The adapter fit perfectly and allowed for quick and easy installation.
This is a great machine - spectacualr for all needs when it comes to dowloading videos, music, picture storage and word processing...We love it!!
Our friends bought this fire pit a couple of years ago and always have it going when they have parties at their house. We liked it so much, we decided to buy our own, and Amazon had the best price - plus free shipping! We've only had it a few weeks and have already gotten more than our monies worth of family fun.
Setup was smooth and the unit works flawlessly. After having experienced two hard drive crashes and spending thousands of dollars recovering my data, I'll never again be caught without a backup unit like this one.
I bought this with the hopes of consolidating/backing up files for home and work PCs. I already had the drives, so this seemed like a good idea. It took about 2 hours to configure the device the way I wanted to - a 200 MB mirror and a 50 MB non-mirror. The mirrored partitions seem to have real problems.The speed reading/writing to the mirror are very slow, and the mirror partition keeps getting corrupted. To fix the problem requires that you download and use a command line application. I am technically capable, but I really don't like having to 'fix' the mirror partition whenever I want to use it.I have one PC that can't even run the application to attach the drives - it crashes when I open it. Also mentioned in previous posts - it is annoying to have to load each PC with software to attach to the device. The fact that it doesn't use NTFS or CLI format is another really annoyance - I have to copy these drives to another NTFS drive in order to recapture the files I have on this device (Windows, Linux, and Mac can't read the format of these drives).Summation: I would not buy this again. I am now looking at the Linksys product; it would require me to buy two HD enclosures, but at least then I could actually use it.
The item shown was not the item received, the item did not work, when inserted into the cigarette lighter the display lit up but did not recognize the SD card or the radio station.I contacted the seller, they said the company they repesent placed the wrong picture on the site. They are trying to find an MP3 player that works. I am confident that they will be successful.
In brief I was thoroughly satisfied with the quality of the telescope. I havent yet used it much, but in about 2 weeks or so that I have owned the telescope, I have used it each night irrespective of the seeing conditions.I will divide the entire review into two parts, likes and dislike/want.Things that I dislike or would want.Power consumption is really high... I learnt that the very first night. I had to terminate my viewing session in about two hours. I was using brand new Duracell AA battries with a lot of moving. I would have really like if Celestron was a little more direct about the fact that power comsumption is really high, but then again I could have missed it! I would really recommend buying the power tank.Levelling the telescope is really important and Celestron has even provided with a bubble level. I would have really liked if the bubble was built into the mount.Things that I like...In one word... everything else. The optics are really good and I get clear crisp images. The GoTo system, called SkyAlign here, is easy enough to use. I had a little trouble getting it up and running but found a good thread on Cloudynights by MarvinTheMartian and followed everything there to get a really good alignment.First light Report:Saw Jupiter with the four moons and it was spectacular. I could even see the clouds of Jupiter. Moon is probably the best target to view, however dont make the mistake I made, see moon on a full moon night without any filter! Its just too bright!I see from suburban areas, and have a lot of light pollution. Even with all that I was able to see some of the deep sky objects. I have seen M31 and am hoping for some more time and some clear skies to continue viewing.Portability: Though people may say this is portable, I would not necessarily agree with them. Its not as portable as I would call portable. If you are like me, carrying it around like me, I would recommend buying a carrying case at least for the OTA.Final Verdict: If money is not the concern, go ahead and buy this telescope. I really loved everything about this telescope and the dislikes are trivial (and hence the 5 star rating). Big aperture will keep me occupied for quiet some time before I move to my next, a 14"!
The canon printer I have is the best out of all the printers I even owned in my life, and this Ink is perfect with it and it lasts about 5 months with more than 5 pages worth of printing weekly. I know it is expensive, but it is the best out in the market.
A few people have made a big deal about the fact that this player is thicker than the ipod. Yes it is but so what? It has an excellent battery life and holds 60 gig which I have yet to fill, even though I have 12 movies and about 30 Gig of music on it.The fact that it accepts .avi files as is with no conversion should be imitated by all MP3/Video players. It will refuse certain audio codecs in .avi format but most are ok. The refused ones can be converted to acceptable codecs using VurtualDub. Ipod doesn't accept any .avi files without a lengthy conversion.Cons: Many of the accessories are quite expensive unless you seek them out at Ebay where they are in the $3-$5 range. The major dislike I have is that selection of cases specific to the M60 is VERY limited. I got an ugly silicon one which I paid about $15 for because I wanted to be sure of fit. However the silicon case does protect the player quite well. There are other cases at Ebay for about $5 but they don't specifically state that they fit the 60 Gig model. If you require a leather case you are out of luck. The plug on is proprietary and though it looks the same as Ipod's I have been warned that it is different and that using Ipod charging/playing stands will burn out the unit. The selection of charging stands for the M60 is very limited. It is also annoying that Creative hasn't seen fit to support album artwork very well. Some artwork uploads while others don't and there is no way to see it in larger, more detailed size.
Owned 4665 for a blissful tv/movie watching week before it simply turned off and wouldn't ever turn back on (no click, no nothing when I try to turn tv on.) It lasted one week...but what a week it was...this tv is unbelieveably beautiful. Had trouble with the HDMI, video worked but no audio through hdmi (isn't it supposed to carry audio?) Also the Just Scan was disappointing as tv only allowed me to use it when watching HDTV channels (even though my dvd player was upscaling my dvd's to 1080I def. with a hdmi cable.) I assume it would work with blu-ray and hddvd, but you can't use Just Scan whenever you want. Samsung, you have broken my heart...lucky for you it happened within the 30 day return period. Don't let it happen again.
I've had this little guy for just about a year now. Works great, takes a beating. The battery could last a little longer, and 512 ram isn't enough to do much when the video takes 128 of it. I've recently upgraded the memory & now there's nothing it can't do well.I heartily recommend this wonderful device. Take it on vacation, take it to work, take it to Gramma's.Get one!
This printer is very fast compared to my older LaserJet 2100M, and the duplex feature works nicely and is a great paper saver.
I followed the review of Tolga after trying to change the picture that I have in a 4:3 ratio in order to fit the full width of the 16:9 screen and I works !!!Used Paintshop Pro with the script function to resize original picture to 77%Width and 100%Height.Then come the real trick. You need to crop the new picture while keeping the 480*342 ratio = 1,403In Paintshop Pro you can do this automatically and my setting on a initial 2048*1536 picture were - Left 68, Top 133, Right 1507, Bottom 1159.Save the picture and you are ready to experience a GREAT picture with very correct quality for the $70 I have paid.My guess is this is worth the effort if you do not have $250 to spend on a 7"Philips frame
I received the Classic CHD500 as a Christmas gift. I was skeptical about using this or any MP3 player because of lack of experience with any unit. However, I finally broke the seal and started to work. I found that my major problem was learning to use the Musicmatch player/recorder software that comes with the unit. There is a tutorial on their website that helps. Once past the learning stage, I found that transfer to the player was fast, easy and reliable. The CHD500 automatically indexes your downloads and makes retrieval and playing easy. AND...with the built in equalizer, you can taylor the sound to your preference. The sound quality is really good.I did make a change that helped the sound quality. That was to substitute the earphones from my old Sony Walkman. These are the type that fit into your ears - Model MDR W10.The price was $ from Circuit City and comes with a $ rebate.I have loaded several albums so far. The unit will accept 250 hrs of mp3 music (15 GB hard drive), which will handle my needs for a long time. The major question to be answered is long term reliablity.So far, so good.
This product does a good job for the price. I do have a little bit of a problem keeping things plugged into it sometimes. They don't fall completely out - they just come loose enough so that they are getting the juice they need. No other problems so far, but I don't use it a whole lot, just for long trips where I need to use a GPS, charge my phone, and listen to my MP3 player at the same time.
I've owned a NUVI 660 for some years and have been happy with the unit itself. However, the 12V car adapter and the Suction Cup Unit {power end) are a different story. Much care must be taken when using these items especially by car users who install and remove the NUVI frequently in their vehicles. As you will note from the previous reviews the non NUVI attachments are very prone to break and mine have had to be replaced as well. The replacement suction cup mount and car charger are thankfully not that expensive. My power cable partially detached from the mounting unit, the suction cup holder inner part broke and would not hold the NUVI in place and the 12V plug-in detached in the cigarette lighter socket blowing the car fuse and taking the detached end out destroyed my cigarette lighter socket as it had jammed there.The unit is treated with care as I use it for both city and long distance traveling and its use is essential to me. Good luck.
This bracket is being marketed as an accessory to the Contech ScareCrow. I purchased it in order to mount my ScareCrow above ground. For this purpose, the manufacturer fails to deliver, because, while the single clamp of this bracket holds the ScareCrow horizontally, it fails to secure the ScareCrow vertically. The clamp, and hence the ScareCrow, swings in a vertical arc, even when it is not firing. No amount of tightening will help. It requires a bracket with two clamps, one above the other, to secure the ScareCrow vertically.
Same as everyone mention at these reviews..The grip of the camera is the only complain I have, and with this Grip, it became perfect.And what else do you get out of it ??You will have more "CAMERA FEEL", more battery power and of extra buttons for a vertical shot.Also, the ability to use 6AA in it is definatelly a PLUS.I have used Sony's Rechargables(2300mh and 3200mh) and it holds on pretty good on the usage, but if you are using it like a pro, or for a job, then I recomend using the regular Canon (or similar) battery.Way to go Canon Lover's... you will like this one as well !:)
Why I Recommend This MP3 CD player:The No-Skip technology actually works! We drove through Louisiana on Interstate 10, one of the bumpiest, bounciest, rockiest patches of road. Our drinks spilled but the player stayed steady.Nice price $$$. We bought this to save money. Why retrofit a base model SUV with a permanent CD player when you just use this?The car kit was simple to install through our cassette deck.The performance was up to par. On a marathon road trip with a back seat full of cranky kids, this machine was a lifesaver for both drivers and passengers.
Works great i've used a couple different ones prior to this and they always seem to break up, its not that the music is skipping or staticky it just sounds patchy, so i read some reviews on amazon before i decided to purchase my own and it came down to the XM which i bought or the Coby brand for a few dollars more, the reviews were very similar between the two so i chose the one with the lower price and the sound quality is fantastic, although i've never used the Coby brand cassette adapter before, after using this one i don't believe i have to in order to reccommend the XM. Hope this helped.
This item works very good if you only want to use it to hook you laptop to your TV screen. It won't transmit audio. If you need audio you will need to buy the one that come with an audio cable too.
My wife gave the iPod Nano 8GB as a gift to me and this is the best MP3 player I've had and used. Firstly, the iTunes interface is simple and intuitive. The iPod interface is also simple and intuitive. Once I got all the tags properly defined, the iPod works like a gem! One of the best features that are not in most MP3 players is the gapless play. I love the gapless play feature! Now, I can listen to live albums without the slight pause in between each track. Together with a whopping 8GB, I can store loads of songs!Just on the down side... the iTunes does not come in the package, and you would need to get on the internet to download it. If you do not have broadband or a fast internet link, find someone who does and go to that person's place to download iTunes, it is about 37MB for version 7. Also, they do not have an equalizer where you can define your own settings. All the EQ settings are preset.
I bought this as part of my households switch to HD/LCD/Blu-Ray and wanted a simple solution without room wide wire running. The overall sound improvement over the TV is great, but as mentioned by another reviewer dialog can get muddled in with the sound mix and at times has a hard time competing with the bass. While watching The Dark Knight on Blu-Ray I had to adjust the volume several times so as not "blow out" the room, because at points the dialog was too low and then the overall sound was too loud during action scenes. There are pair of dialog controls on the remote control that helped, but as this set-up is new for me further tweaking is needed. During normal TV viewing the speaker is excellent and vastly improves the sound quality of the A/V setup. I didn't really expect the speaker to provide surround sound, but it does a good job with filling the room with high quality sound.
This charger has worked well for me. It was a little difficult finding a station to tune into as I live in a metro area, but once I found the station it works just like a cd player. The only thing is traveling where you may need to find another station to tune into - not easy to do when you are driving and a little annoying. Overall, I would recommend this charger over the rest of them.
The other reviews have it pretty much right. The product is what it is. It is a nice way to hook your zune up to your speaker system rather than buy a very expensive boombox. Very easy to set up and gives you the added bonus of a wall charging feature. Good sound and not so good picture, which is to be expected from a 3 inch screen translating itself onto a much bigger one. The remote is small and functional, with a good setup, and I love that it is a magnet. The base is sturdy and the whole package in general is pretty slick looking. Overall, very functional, and a good companion to your zune if you plan on doing a lot of listening at home.
I purchase a Toshiba M200 laptop that doesn't have an internal Optical Drive. I needed an external drive to reinstall the operating system. The Targus PACMB010U USB external DVD/CD-RW worked just fine. I highly recommend it.
I had previously purchased a different power subwoofer from Amazon and I was totally disappointed. Okay, it sucked! I returned it. Thanks Amazon! Anyway I had very low expectations for this woofer before I received it. I was hoping to just add a little bass to my music. After I hooked it up I was amazed! It actually hits hard. It has a good range of bass. If you want just a little thump for movies or a wall-shaking boom this is the ticket. I have tried several and I'm very pleased with this one. I have limited space and this fit into it perfectly.
First of all I understand that a digital camera under 30 dollars is not going to give you high quality pics. I assure you this camera indeed does not take very good pics, the pics are somewhat blurry, not crisp at all. I bought a cheapo camera attachment for my pda a while back that took pictures of simalar quality.Although this camera might be usefull for taking pics of items youre putting on Ebay or maybe of houses if youre a real estate agent and don't need big quality pics, you can do better. There are cameras out there the size of a credit card that takes pics that are no worse than the ones this one takes. Shop around for a smaller camera if picture quality is not of tremendous importance.
I found the Canon CanoScan 4400F easy to set up, and fairly uncomplicated to operate. Results have been exceptional.
it works good buy i like it and it worked what i needed it for, would recommend it to somebody else
This bag, which I own and work out of is well made, roomy and easy to carry. Its day-to-day load includes a 20D/grip, 85/1.8, 28-75/2.8, 70-200/2.8IS, 580EX and meter, Lightsphere, poncho, M530V and charger, extra batts, filters, blank cds, cables. The bag has plenty capacity for the weight I'm willing to carry, and my limit is pretty much where it's at right now, 20 lbs. I also carry around my laptop in a sleeve and more often than not either a 681B, or a 3021BPro/486rc2. I could find another camera bag with more room, but the tradeoff is that it will not get carried around, but left behind in the car or office. The F2 has a nice hand strap, and a very nice shoulder strap that does not chafe or rub my neck. The bag fits behind the seat of my car unobtrusively, and is easy to carry.
The mouse itself works fine and I don't have problems with range as I had with my last cordless mouse. However the battery will last only one or two days. Logitech states that 8 hioours of use is the expected life. It's easy enough to swap the batteries back and forth, but still a small hassle. Most people should opt for a less power hungry mouse.
The charger shows the green LED light, but both my iPhone and wife's refuse to charge using the adapter. It simply does nothing when connected.
This lens is absolutely incredible. I have gotten some of the best portrait shots in low light conditions. I used this lens for all of our Christmas pictures (early morning - low light - LOTS of activity), and to photograph my son and his brother playing together - and my daughter blowing bubbles in the kitchen at night! - and animals - and sunlight filtering through icy trees - and snow falling across the parking lot at work - and - and - and I just can't get enough..! The pictures are just absolutely incredible. And even after I dropped the lens! Thank God it had both the caps on both ends. But it just keeps on taking beautiful pictures. I am endlessly amazed. I considered the 50mm 1.8, but being that I am a klutz, I decided I'd probably better go with something a bit more durable. And after reading the reviews of those who had to replace the 1.8 with the 1.4, I decided to shell out the money while I could (although I still choked on spending that much - ouch).. But I don't regret it so far. I might need to take it to a camera shop to have it recalibrated after dropping it - but still - just wow.. I definitely recommend this lens.
I paid about a dollar for this holder. Holds and protects the iPaq nicely. Can hold some credit cards as well as ID. Overall a decent product for a low price.
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS RADIO ALONG WITH A MIDLAND WINDOW MOUNT CB ANTENNA. THE UNIT PERFORMS EXCELLENT. IT WAS MONEY WELL SPENT. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS RADIO TO ANY ONE!
I tried 3 sets of speakers for my computer. I was looking for something specific. Clean, well balanced sound in a small enough package but loud enough.No big subwoofer on these, but the sounds is loud enough and more importantly for me, clean sounding.For the price, couldn't ask for more.
We really needed a GPS in our family. My lovely wife, whom I cherish and who gets far too little thanks for driving our children to their many activities (and who might read this), would often call me at work to use Mapquest to help figure out where she was and where she was going. Much as I enjoyed these calls, I thought it would be best if she had an onboard co-pilot. After reading the reviews on Amazon, I thought the Garmin sounded like the best choice.First, the unit certainly does what my wife asks it to do: chart paths between points A and B. At that, it has been essentially flawless over the several weeks since we purchased it. In addition, it is tremendously easy to install (taking just a couple of minutes) and use. In the first two weeks, my wife went from a techno-phobe doubter to a true believer. Asked about the purchase in that first 2 weeks, I'd have given it 5 stars.Then it died, for no good reason. The company (Garmin) was a bit hard to reach, with limited tech support hours (including no weekends). We had to send the unit back, and we did promptly receive a second unit. That unit has worked great for going on a month now. Given that there are a couple of other users with similar complaints, I'd have to say that these units may not be quite as reliable as a typical electrical device. Also, we have not had any trouble with the mount, unlike several of the reviewers.In summary, for its core function, I think the unit is awesome. There are some issues with customer support that Garmin should work on, but these are not enough to seriously tarnish our experience.ADDENDUM (10/16/06) - after some use, I have concluded that the function which estimates arrival time does so by using a best-case assumption about your speed. It seems to predict that you will always be traveling at the speed limit on a given stretch of road. This means is does not anticipate the inevitable red lights. It consistently underestimates travel time for in-city driving. If I could deduct a 1/2 star from my original review, I would.
Despite my misgivings base on other reviews I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. It was at the top of her list, largely because of the Barbie.com site and the promised secret codes included with this item. Frankly I am appalled at what is essentially blackmail, but one cannot explain that to a 9 year old. Anyway...I cannot get the software to work. I loaded it on the computer and it keeps telling me "application failed." I am not a computer idiot and my system more than meets the hardware requirements. I was able to load music on the player via Windows Media Player, but I have a VERY UNHAPPY little girl. While the player seems worth the $20 I paid, it would be a utter rip-off at the original $80 price. Message for Mattel - This is the last time I buy anything from you...and now my little girl concurs!
I didn't really had this Recorder, but my sister did and i borrowed it many times.It's really amazing Recorder. Sound is very clear and understandable, it's small, easy to use for everybody. You can connect it to comp without problems and transferring of data's is a matter of seconds.It also have a very nice 0.3mpxl camera. I thought that images will be bad, but for 0.3 camera it's just amazing.We had really much fun with this recorder and also used it for studying in university. Highly recommended!!!
This is the best all in one solution. It came with a Sync and charge cable which seemed to work fine for me(I have been using it for over a month). It also came with the Travel charger which also works fine and charges pretty quick, I do alot of Worlwide traveling and it even came with the adapter plugs. Finally I keep the car charger it my car and on the way home from work I charge my Clie and it gives me a full charge in less than a hour. All in all this is the best kit out there for the price and convenience. Great Value!! Great Buy!!
If you are looking for a printer that is easy to install, can print graphics that is remarkable this is the printer. I researched all in one printers high and low and found the review comments useful, it is why I purchased this printer. One reader commented on what his boss said "buy the best and cry once" so true. I have been through 3 printers in the past 6 months and was done mickey mousing around. If image quality is what you are looking for you will not be disappointed with the Canon PIXMA MP800. I am very pleased. You will need to supply your own USB cable.
This lens is extremely sharp and has nice bokeh. The USM is extremely fast and quiet. The color saturation is beautiful. The 1.8 aperature is extremely helpful in low light. The lens construction is solid. This is a little tight on a crop body like the 7D. You can take gorgeous portraits of head and shoulders from a reasonable distance but for a full body shot you have to step back considerably. Its the equivalent of 135mm on a full frame camera. As long as you realize this upon puchase you will not be disappointed with this lens.
Attracted to the affordability, I got what I paid for. Within one month, the rewinder stopped functioning. Sent it back (paid $9 postage to do so) and quickly received either a new one or repaired one. Within two weeks, it again stopped working. Just went ahead and bought something better manufactured by another company. Beware! Advise anyone thinking about this item to avoid it!!
I had this Joystick back in the 90's when I played X-Wing Alliance. The only thing that could improve it is suction cups. It's good and heavy. It has just the right amount of resistance for flight. Pleanty of buttons. 6 buttons on the stick. I love it. It's too bad Logitech went out of the flight stick business.My favorite is the button in the right handed &#34;TURBO&#34; position like the original Airwolf.Remember players, this stick is not manufacturer insured anymore.
I bought 2 of these cards from Amazon. Acouple of days ago I put one in My Canon SX10IS and shot some pictures. I previewed them in the camera and they loooked great.When I tried to transfer them into my computer through my card reader, they froze up the computer. Then I tried to transfer them directly from the camera to the computer with the same result. Then I tried transferring them to a different computer with the same result. I formatted the card and tried it in a Canon A570IS camera with the same results all around. Then I tried the other card. Again the same results. The cards are utterly useless, except for viewing photos in the camera. Amazon should have a better quality assurance program for their merchandise!
I purchased a Samsung HT-DM150 Home Theater System to complement the Samsung 27" HDTV I had gotten for my bedroom sitting area. It's a great compact system for a compact room. I wouldn't recommend using it in a large room, but it certainly provides enough power for a small room.The manual is adequate, but could provide a little more detail. Connecting and configuring the system was straightforward and very easy to do. Once everything was up and running, I proceeded to test the system out. The picture quality through the component cables was exceptional and the sound was clean with little perceptible distortion. The system easily handled the various DVDs I threw at it and was able to provide volume levels a lot higher than I expected. The remote control leaves something to be desired, but most OEM remotes do. Still, the machine was everything I had wanted and I didn't have to shell out a lot of cash to get it so I was very happy and very imporessed with Samsung.Unfortunately, my enjoyment of the system didn't last long. Apparently, the unit runs extremely hot and the fan may not provide enough cooling. Around 1.5-2 hours into watching DVDs, the system refused to display a picture on the screen. The unit was very hot and the fan apeared to have stopped. Only after I turned the power off and then turned it on again, did I receive a picture. I had read about this issue when researching the product, but thought it might have been corrected. Guess I was wrong. The unit I have is not enclosed in a cabinet, but lies on an open shelf exposed on all four sides, so it is not an issue of improper ventillation. I plan to take a look at the fan and see if there is some way I can fix it myself before returning it to the store for a replacement or store credit. I hope there is a solution, because frankly, I'd hate to have to shell out more cash for a system that does half of what this one does.To sum it all up, for the price, the features can't be beat. Just be aware the unit does run rather hot and you may have some issues with the unit not working. If Samsung addresses these problems, they'll have a killer system. So 2 stars because of the low power and poor reliability as a result of cooling. If not for the cooling issue, I'd give the Samsung HT-DM150 at least 4 stars.
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original iPod nano 4GB for Free! I got mine from this web site: ilikethis.info/ipod-nano
I bought this because one of my computers was in a room next to the modem. So I needed a cable long enough to make it from the other room. I drilled a hole in the bottom of the closet that connects to the next rooms closet. So using it like that worked just fine. I wish it would work to connect two CPU's to get the internet threw the CPU with the wifi card installed in it. So far I'm still trying to figure that one out. For all I know it wont work like that?
The video quality is very bad. It's extremely pixelated and blotchy. I feel like I wasted my money on this web-cam, and I really wish I had spent the extra money to buy something better.
This camera feels so much like my old Nikon film camera, it was love from the first moment I held it in my hand. Using a 1 Gig memory card I can now shoot 350+ "fine" quality photos without having to change out ten rolls of film...or pay the processing! And a handy battery recharger quickly restores battery capacity when needed. Even with lots of flash pictures its charge remained strong for very long periods of time. A handy icon appears in the info screen area to let you see at a glance who much power remains.I bought the D50 for a vacation to the photogenic Southwest, and this camera was more than up to the task. The fast auto-focus, the simplfied auto controls that give quick choices for portrait, landscape and full sun, cloudy, night etc. let me shoot like a pro while it was the Nikon that converted my impulses into reality. Neat.With the ability to interchange lenses, and a great Nikon Zoom lens to start, I believe this camera proves that it is the optics which are every bit as important as the pixels. My earlier digital camera has suffered sudden retirement.I have a wide carriage Epson printer and have been printing out some of the images as 12x18 prints. Even with cropping, the images look like they were taken with a medium format camera. Progress!If you like crisp and detailed images with no hint of digital-itis, this camera is a great choice. I love precisely composing pictures through the lens rather than approximating the cropping with the display screen; but I also benefit from the ability to quickly check that screen to see the results at once. Never could do that with my old SLR without a Polaroid back!Overall, this camera and lens is a real find and I do not think you can go wrong with it. Its only drawback is a short learning curve to become familiar with the many features and options it includes, and that is not really a complaint. This camera has more tricks than I will ever use!
This product is simple to install, simple to use and offers tremendous functionality to my use of both the iPod and the home theater system. Having most of my music on the iPod means that my family can now take full advantage of the iPod's playlists and hierarchichal database (you can find what you want -- and quickly!).I'm absolutely thrilled with this purchase and believe that it is a must have for any iPod user's home entertainment system.
I know this is targeted more for small business, but I am a high end home user (gigabit network, 2 WAP's and lots of devices). I most enjoy the fact that I can effectively do things like block my teenager's laptop (iPad, etc) from getting to Facebook with not a ton of work. It helps get homework done and keep harmony in the house.
I didn't record more than a handfull of DVD's in the 7 months I had this unit when the sound (output) failed. I noticed that I had to keep increasing the volume on the TV and finally it just quit. Of course the warranty was out. An e-mail to Protron was not answered. The unit is also larger than many DVD-Recorder's. Initially impressed, I was quickly disappointed that it didn't last very long.
This is a great little camera to carry for travel etc. About the size of a pack of cigarettes it fits easily into backpack, or just to carry. Don't expect Spielberg type video, but it's great just to capture quick things that you'd like to have. I travel quite extensively and take it with me now to document trips. Most recently I was in Japan and took all 45 minutes of sights and sounds in downtown Tokyo, the Ginza, and the "Big Egg" Tokyo Dome baseball stadium.Downloading is very easy, and the software to download can be put on several computers. Sending the files is equally as easy in an email attachment.As long as you don't expect high quality video or lots of capabilities of a full size camera, you won't be disappointed.
This is a great web cam, the software didn't load quite right in Windows Vista but nothing to bad (lock up after software installs but all was well when I did a reboot)I love all the software add-ons'. would recommend
great price, great product. The diffuser fits snugly. It works really well. I would recommend this product to anyone in need of a flash diffuser.
We've had these handsets for about a month now and I can say that they do indeed work as advertised. Overall, we are quite pleased with them. They have an excellent range; they tend to work equally well in the house or outside. They do have some of the quirks that others have mentioned like the fact that any call not answered on the handset is considered a "missed" call but that is just an annoyance more than anything else.If you already have the base phone, and are looking to add some handsets for the bedroom or garage or whatever, these phones do the job.
Powerful sound from a small system. Not supercompact, but fits on my desk with no problems. The CD ripping feature is nice, but some newer CDs are copyrighted and it won't rip them (Window's Media Player will rip to WMA and you can put that on the flash drive). I personally could have done without the cassette deck, who still uses those things? All in all, worth it for the sound and the flash drive functionalities.
I use this with a Dell Inspiron 8600. It works fine even when the laptop is being used and charging at the same time. I haven't observed the heating problems others have -- it gets only moderately warm.
Fit nice in in my Saturn Ion 2 and it had all correct fittings to make the job easy and no struggles.
believe me im no car audio expert so when i bought this, i was crossing my fingers that this tuner was really what i am looking for for the money. it ended up exceeding my expectations.one thing to note: again im no car audio expert, maybe it's just me but when i purchased this i also made a purchase on these Pyle 6.5' 3-way speakers that were 360 watts. this guy didn't play to those speakers well at all. but when i replaced the speakers with 2-way speakers from my wrecked 2000 ford focus, it worked great. probably i am just doing something wrong, but it worked with 2-way speakers, no so much on 3-way.
I very much like this case and the earbuds fit perfectly! It is great due to being compact and it seems very sturdy.I would recommend to anyone.
The DVD's appear to be ok. I burned one without problem.The spindle piece that holds the DVD's in place is broken and missing.It was not in the box so it had to be that way before shipment.In this case it does make a difference because I use the spindle case for storage of my backup DVD's.I don't have time to return them and wait for new ones, so I have to make due.
first bought the antec 900 case from newegg a 1.5 years ago and about a year after having it wanted to fill up the side fan slot and bought this. love it and is like one of the fans that came with the computer case. would buy again/recommend.
I shopped for this at retail stores and found it very expensive. That is why I said it is the Best Value
This player did not even play one entire movie before it broke. I guess you get what you pay for. I am throughly disappointed and embarrassed it was a gift for a grand child.
I was disappointed in the respect that this microscope did not come with anything to start with - i.e. no slides, nothing to look at - to get my daughter interested. I remember my brother's microscope as a child (which was very similar to this) that came with sample slides to look at along with blank slides to try out on your own. Other than that it was well packaged and seems to be exactly what they promise.
I bought these binoculars directly from Orion about 8 months ago. Over the years, I have owned several pairs of 7X50 and 10X50 binoculars from different manufacturers such as Tasco, Jason Empire,etc. They all had one thing in common -- BK7 prisims. They produced fair images, but usually had some flaring around objects and very little resolution.Not so with these Scenix binocs. They have BK4 prisims, as evidenced by holding the binocs at arms length and looking through the eyepieces. Rather than the diamond you see with the BK7 prisims, there is a nice round apperature with these glasses. I looked at Venus just last night and could make out the crescent shape. Jupiter's moons can also be seen and star clusters like the Double Cluster in Perseus show up sharp and crisp.For nights when you just don't feel like setting up the scope, these make for a nice, convenient alternative. Very nice for the price.
I do not actually own this iPod, but I do own the 20gb discontinued iPod. I chose to write this review here so that it will actually be seen and because the products are similar. I have no good things to say about Apple products. I purchased my iPod right as they were discontinuing it so as to save fifty dollars instead of buying the new 20gb in color iPod. It looked nice and had no immediate problems. However, less than two months after I purchased it, it stopped turning on. I called Apple who said that I needed to send it in for repair. I did so at my expense as I had to pay shipping fees for their broken product. I did, however, promptly receive a new iPod. This one had no immediate problems either, although the click wheel was slightly loose. Anyway, it suited me for about another two months before it stopped turning on. This time I was smarter about getting it fixed and brought it to an Apple store. They again replaced it with a new iPod. After another couple of months, the iPod randomly stopped turning on the normal way, however I found an alternative. I found that this time I was able to reset the iPod to turn it on. Unfortunately, it wouldn't always reset. I would have to try time and time again for it to finally reset every time I wanted to listen. The reset itself also takes about ten seconds. Also, if you want to pause during a certain song, album, or whatever, reseting the iPod puts it back to the main menu so you can't continue anything you were playing before you turned it off. So it still worked, although not properly and at an inconvienence to me. I decided not to take it back to the Apple store as I was just tired of doing that and since it worked slightly anyway. After owning that iPod for about 10 months, it stopped turning on. Now, however, I can not get a free replacement. The iPod standard warranty is a year. This really isn't too bad for a product that works, but the iPod is just terrible so it really doesn't help. Also, whenever the iPod is replaced, the warranty only continues for the remaining time of the original. So now I am stuck with either spending over two hundred dollars on a new mp3 of a similar size capacity, going back to cds, or just giving up. I already forked over $250 to Apple and I really don't want to give another $230 just because their products don't work. Before I purchased the iPod, I was using a Sony cd player that lasted five years before the headhone jack got bent and the sound began to only play through one ear. If I really wanted to, I could have continued to use it. My first and second iPod made it for two months. What sounds like better quality to you, two months or five years? I can't believe how terrible Apple's products are. If anyone has had similar problems with the iPod and has found a better mp3 player brand, I would love to hear from you. I'm still trying to find something better than this junk from Apple. I'd give this product a zero out of five if I could.
I just bought my mini Ipod last week and it is a great gizmo. It is lightweight and has all the controls in the right place. I have experienced the lock-up twice in one week and I had to reset it. However, the iTunes software is extremely fast in uploading the songs to the player.Apple has done it again. Great piece of technology.
Although I'm a registered user and LaCie has my e-mail address, they did NOT notify me that the drive is not compatible with Win XP SP2 -- I had to find out the hard way. I have to return the drive in order for them to upgrade the firmware (their field upgrade failed on three different machines), and they won't do a swap where they send me a replacement first -- so I have to find a way to back this whole thing up before I return it. A big pain that they could have avoided with a single, simple e-mail -- but they don't do this as a matter of policy (per their support staff). Ugh. Thanks for nothing, LaCie.
I have read a lot rave reviews on he ath-m50s,they sound compressed, but the sony 7506's sound live and to my musicians ear snare drums sound like real drums,piano notes are clearly defined, I can tell real trumpets from synthesizer trumpet programs, bass notes are deeper and sound individual not smeared as on the athm50's, if you want to be there live get the sonys,if you want to listen to background music the audio-techicas are ok,the detail in the sonys are distrubing in their clarity and almost give you a visual of the instrument being played,if you want to imagine that you are at a live consert get the sony's ,for low level compressed background listening the athm50 will do the job.
I was very afraid of buying an expensive and fragile item online without a decent return policy. After trying to buy the tv from Best Buy and tired of having to discuss insurance, extra assistance, accessories, cable etc. for thousands of extra dollars I decided to buy from Amazon, despite the no-return policy. Ordered the TV on September 6th. Tv arrived on Sept. 12th in perfect conditions. Eagle delivery worked very well, except that they were supposed to call in advance but, as often happens, the driver has a very loose connection with the call center.The tv is spectacular and it works as expected. I also bought an hdmi cable from Amazon for $14 and it works perfectly.The savings compared to the store are of approximatly 25%, which for an item in the $2,000 range is just great.Good quality dvds are a joy for the eyes but, waiting for the hdtv service to be activated, the regular tv is almost unwatchable, even though I am getting used to the poor quality. I look forward to the hd channels.The audio is just good enough but I would not expect more from a tv. Probably soon I'll buy a decent sound system.Overall I am extremely happy of the tv and the price and service of Amazon.
Products are good. Do NOT expect them to work at 25 miles. Range is a few miles for you to hear clearly. If your in the mountains and not in line of sight, you'll encounter a lot of static or no sound at all. Must be VERY careful not to speak too closely to the mic (either just the unit or using the handheld) or else voices come across very distorted. Definitely a good product, but with the above limitations.
I build Media Center PCs as a hobby for the past 2 years and I've played with a fair share of tuners from Avermedia, Divico, Hauppauge, EMuzed, ATI, nVidia, etc. As I rebuilt my Sony XL-1 CE-EPC, I wanted to swap our the OEM card and an old ATI HDTV Wonder card I put in with something more stable than the OEM analog + HDTV wonder that also fit the XL1 chassis. After using the HVR-1600 for the past 6 months, I'm pleased to report that ATSC tuning/channel change is quite fast, it has good ATSC signal sensitivity and most importantly, stable while running Windows Vista Ultimate Media Center app. I do get a glitch on occasion switching between analog and digital channels with a MCE 'video error' message. I can't target the problem but I will say the OEM analog card + the HDTV Wonder card also exhibited similar issues when switching between A & D channels.Last but not least, image quality, I find the analog channel has good brightness and decent color saturation (most analog tuner cards have problems with color balance anyways). The digital tuner as expected didn't degrade the ATSC signal and does a great job with brightness, contrast and color saturation as well.In short, a good balance of price, quality and stability. I even bought it for a friend and he notices improvments over his previous solution.
I bought this gps recently, I've had a few weeks to play with it and overall I find it a pretty good device with a decent price point.Mine came from amazon with the 2008 maps, after registering/updating the firmware (firmware is separately/freely updatable via the garmin webupdater) I was able to download and install the 2009 map set (about 2 gig download). It installed with no issues, tho it did take some time. I recommend doing it over night. You have a limited time to finish the download, and of course future/other map sets cost additional money.The built in maps and POI's seem to be fairly accurate, as does the navigation routes. I settled on the 'emergency' vehicle which seems to give the best balance of speed vs shortest distance.Lack of being able to add more than 1 additional waypoint is a disappointment, albeit I knew this before buying.The mp3 player is very simplistic and has an apparently un-documented limit of ~1000 tracks. It also can be finicky about large embedded album art or malformed/corrupted tags causing the device to simply shut off.The bluetooth connected to my older motorola phone (v551) with no problems, but I am disappointed that the gps does not have the profiles for using bluetooth headsets directly with gps (ie for mp3 playback etc). The range seems quite good, as I've left the unit on in my drive way and had my cell ring in the house while it was still connected via bluetooth so I had to manually disco to make/receive calls while not in the car.There is a headphone out plug, so you can use any normal wired headphones and the sound quality seems fairly decent. No external volume control can make it annoying if mp3 volume or external noise varies alot.I bought a 8 gig memory card and it works fine (aside from problematic mp3's as noted above).Battery life seems to be around 6ish hours with backlight on, but you can configure it to turn it off after some time.It is small enough to fit in your front/back pockets, although I would be very cautious about sitting on it as it seems somewhat fragile.I really wish that it had a lanyard loop so that I could attach a carry strap to it like most phones/mp3 players. The case itself, being smooth plastic, may lend itself to being easily dropped.The included accessories were a small wall brick charger, a usb connector/charger, a car charger cord, a vaccuum suction mount and a dash mount sticky pad (although I wouldn't really recommend using the sticky pad).This is my first gps, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. I find it relatively easy to use, although I wish it had a qwerty option and the antenna did not shut off the gps function when closed (it goes into simulator mode).I use the garmin lock, which either requires entering a 4 digit pin or being at your 'home' location (you have to be able to get the sats locked on tho).There is an annoying press "OK" to continue warning/disclaimer, but I am going assume that most/all units have that 'safety feature' nowadays.Overall, so far, a good device and I would recommend it to most people.
First, the best part about this drive is it's size and the retractable connector. Next, the storage space for the price is pretty good. I have had the 1GB drive for several months now, and just upgraded to the 2GB. The U3 software is very useful for me. Others obviously don't like it, and SanDisk does have a removal utility on their website.The physical drive itself is well built. I work in a labor intensive warehouse with the Cruzer in my pocket attached to my keys all day. It doesn't get in my way, and it has stood up to quite a bit of jostling around. The retractable connector is great as I have broken one off in my pocket before.U3 is pretty cool, too. You can install programs on the thumb drive that work just like they were installed on any computer. I have travelled the world and used Skype perfectly. Firefox also works well, and I have the Google Browser Sync installed on the U3 to keep it up-to-date with my home Firefox. Currently, not many programs are available that run on U3, particularly free ones. This is a downside I hope changes over time.I would give the Micro Cruzer five stars, but as some other reviews have mentioned, the U3 software is a bit slow initially loading when you plug it in. It also does the flash drive and CD drive thing, but it isn't particularly annoying. After it has loaded, programs and file access are speedy and easy to use. Again, SanDisk does have a utility to remove all U3 functionality, but give it a try before uninstalling it!
I've had these headphones for nearly 5 years now and I love them. They are very comfortable, I don't mind wearing them even when my music/video is over. The pads fit very nicely over my ears. Even though the product description says the pads are replaceable, I don't see how that's true, and it definitely is time to start looking for replacement pads. The sound quality is perfect, I haven't ever had a single problem (not even that weird feedback-ish type noise that happens when nothing is playing, like I get with my earbuds!), and the bass boost is excellent. They also are very muffling/deadening to outside noises, which I really like. The only problem is that if you are listening to music and someone is calling you in another room you probably won't hear them (although I see this as an added bonus, ha ha). The only annoyance is the 10-ft cord, which I have never unwound fully from the twistie-tie that came with it. That length cord for headphones is a little ridiculous. But overall, these headphones are wonderful!
I love this product, I take it with me everywhere and some how I always find an excuse to use it. I show off all my pictures, videos, listen to music, watch my movies, it a lot of great things stuffed into such a small package.
You have to play with it a little, some of the time, but for the price is was definitely worth it.
I have a new 2010 MINI Cooper, but was unable to play my Zune HD in it. This cable allows you to play all of your favorite tunes, through the standard accessory outlet of your MINI! You can even operate the volume control at the steering wheel! It will not, however, charge the device. This cable is so much better than using an FM transmitter device, which has horrible reception. It is the best cable that I have come across, until Bill Gates comes up with a better solution for his products. ENJOY!
it supports usb, which is great because if i need to change to some other device i can. The camera itself looks pretty good.
I carefully read the reviews and was a little concerned about the bass not being strong enough. But for this price it was a must to buy it. I unpacked the box (it only took 2 days to ship, regular UPS) and hooked it up today. Even thouth my Onkyo receiver has only two speaker outputs (plus a sub out), the three satellites and the woofer sound great. The bass is more than I need and I actually have to turn it down a little. The sound is great compared to the original Onkyo speakers I got with my system. I wonder if the folks here complaining about the subwoofer have a problem with their settings on the receiver. The manual explains some details on how the wrong setting leads to little or no bass. Hope you find a solution. I used to have Bose Acoustimass a couple years back. This system here doesn't come close to it, but for this spectacular price ...you cannot beat it.I give it all 5.
This is a very good VCR/DVD player - easy to install and very nice slim look. I recommend it.
I bought this sub with the towers - am very happy with it. I even have the sub volume on half and the room is filled with deep bass part of it is the reciever..great poduct from JBL
This cable is heavy duty and connects our computers to the network without any issues. Would recommend, especially for the price!
I own five of these cases for my WD hard drives. They are great simply for protecting the drives never mind carrying from home to work or simply storing a back up drive safely. They come in a variety of colors allowing you different ways to sort your drives. The price is right, too!!
talk about flush mount. difficult to plug in cables and put on the wall without squishing fingers. Bad design all around.
Stay away from the LG monitors. My LG L246WP-BN 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor started screen fading after the 2nd year of medium use. First the left side of the panel started dimming, and then after the 3-rd year at reboot the whole screen is flashing for 5 minutes before lights up at about 50% of its original brightness. The repair is very costly and is not worth repairing. Other people are reporting similar problems with LG monitors. I will switch to other brands. Never LG again.See LG L246WP Backlight Dimming Forum at [...]
I find myself joining the ranks of folks to say "nice drive, but it stopped working after minimal use."I used mine only for rare backups of a secondary computer, so it got extremely little usage. Now, when I need it, it won't spin up. Lights are on, but nobody's home.
Bought this item on 10/19 I printed approx. 15 pictures. I have not used it since until today and I tried to print a picture and the cartridge is out of ink. I paid 36.26 and only got a few pictures. I am totally unhappy ink should last for more than 15 pictures. I think it is a bad cartridge and do not know who to contact to conplain or where to send it back for replacement of the ink.Can you helpThank youDennis Huberhaulinasshubie@charter.net
I needed a case to carry my phone that would stay securely at my side without being big and bulky. I considered getting a book style or a flip-up style case, but I didn't want to remove the phone from the case to talk nor did I want to have the flap hitting me in the head while using the phone. This is why the Krusell Horizon is perfect.The case stays securely on my belt (both my 1.5" wide belt I wear as part of my military uniform and a standard 1" belt) using the attached sewn belt loops. I would suggest using the attached belt loops (my preference) or the clip that it comes with, there is no need to purchase another style clip unless you positively know you need a different one (so don't waste your money).The case has a nice look and feel. It is comfortable to wear and I sometimes forget I have it on. The Tilt has a Goldilocks fit in this case. It's not too loose nor is it too snug and it is easy to remove and to stow the Tilt with one hand.The case has a rectangular cut-out on one side (presumable to allow some phones to be charged or to use head phones while the phone is in the case) however the mini-USB port on the Tilt does not line up very well. You may be able to use it with the Tilt, but I don't bother.The one thing this case will not do is protect the phone while you are using it. So I would suggest purchasing an invisibleSHIELD ($24.95) to protect the phone from scratches and daily wear. Any other bulky case or sleeve will probably be too big to fit.I would definitely recommend purchasing this case.
About 4 years ago, I got the Panasonic Sockwave CD player. That's the yellow one. It was great: built like a tank. I never thought it could get better, until I got this one. Overall, I have found that Panasonic makes better quality portable CD players than anyone, including Sony and Aiwa. It has the best sound quality, even with it turned all the way up. The headphones are a huge plus. For an extra $10, as opposed to getting the one with the normal headphones, GET THESE HEADPHONES. They hurt your ears after awhile, but it takes awhile, and then just adjust them. The VMSS is well worth it. The player is durable, and I should know because I go to High School and if it can survive there, it can survive anywhere. Overall, it's an excellant CD player. The only drawback is that the batteries are inside the CD area, but I can get over that. It's well worth the price, even at $200 (retail). Good luck getting it, though, considering it took me a week because they are constantly sold out.
I have an Epson Stylus C86. These are the correct cartridges for my printer, but they failed to print. Instead of black, I got a pale grey with lots of patches. After a handful of pages, it was nearly white. I found this ink to be unusuable.
[...]Hi @ll,I have just created a work around to install the driver correctly on a Windows 7 machine, done these steps on two machines and it works perfectly.Just follow the following steps. Unfortunately I can't attach files here as I had created an Office document with screenshots to make it easier to follow. If you would like to have the document, please drop me a note to send it to you.In order to install the HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit in Windows 7 please do the following.1. Download and install the HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Basic Software/Drivers (Computer Purchased with Windows Vista Operating System)2. When the installation reaches 90% on the top bar and 10% at the bottom bar it will hang.3. Don't panic. :smileytongue:4. Right mouse click on the taskbar and start the Task Manager.5. Select the Wireless Printing upgrade kit in the Applications tab and right mouse click it and select Go to Process.6. Stop the process called Setupwizard.exe7. You will get the following pop-up mentioning that the program probably was not correctly installed and that you have two choices to select from: Reinstall with recommended settings and This program is correctly installed.8. Choose to reinstall the program and Windows 7 will pop-up the permission request.9. After allowing, the installation files will be extracted again.10. You will see the Welcome screen again.11. Click on install, select I agree, Next.12. It will find your printer adapter showing the device connected to it.13. Click on Next and the installation continues.14. At the end of the installation an HTML page is launched saying: You need to install the printer software before you can use your printer.15. After that just right mouse click on the connection manager at the taskbar, select Connect and the Plug and Play will install the printer driver as if the printer was directly connected to the PC.If the P&P; doesn't find the driver or does not kick in you can try with Windows update, if the driver is there it will be installed, otherwise use the CD you might have.16. Start e.g. Microsoft Office Word 2007 and send a print job and from the drop down menu you can select the printer which was installed.17. Scanning also works I used Microsoft Office Document Imaging to scan from the PSC 2210.
It was a great product. It was easy to use. The quality is notnperfect but that's expected. Great price. Came fast to my house. The only problem was the video blinks on and off sometimes.
I was looking for something to hold up my papers as I was writing at the computer. It was supposed to fit between the keyboard and the monitors but it did not. And it was quite heavy to move.
I love the Casio CD/DVD printer, but these ribbons are costly and don't give you much for your money. They could make them cheaper and give us more product.
Works well. Some hiss in one of my cars, none in the other. I like the swivel feature, the many frequency options, and the fact you can also piggyback another charger on top.
the keyboard adapter did not work at all and it was a waste of my five dollars i could have kept. i wish i would have known it wouldn't have worked with my computer before i bought it, i still had to go out to store and buy one that did work. lesson learned i guess
these speakers are the best thing in the world. i got ten dollors for my birthday and i spent half if it on this. i admit that when you put bolth the ipod and the speakers on high the sound gets kinda staticky, but its still great. it comes with a usb cable so you can plug it into a computer, but i am purchasing an ac adapter anyway. these speakers have better sound than i expected, and with a reasonable proce. not like the ones apple sells. i am telling you right now buy these speakers if you want quality sound and a good price.
I thought that it was pretty hokey when people would say that Tivo had completely changed the way that they watch TV. I am now a believer. I didn't realize that it would help me with my wife too because I am not worried about when stuff comes on, so if she wants to talk then so be it - I'll start the latest episode of Lost once she is done talking. So much less stress!!
I have recently bought the Creative Zen media player and have found it good at times and bad at others. I am very familiar and use windows and windows media player 10. Transferring content is easy because the WMP10 converts any file that may need conversion. Of course, video files which are not WMV will take longer since video files are much larger than audio files. Drawbacks are that the screen lcd is not viewable from any angle, which means you either have to be in front of the device or otherwise you will just see a white screen. The Content transferred will not be in your indivual playlists like on wmp10. They will synch and will list depending on the Tag that the files have or go into unknown playlist. My Zen has a dead pixel on the lcd which is annoying at times while viewing some videos (a lot of people have this same dead pixel) "manufacturer defect perhaps?" The device will mute if you connect the a/v jacks and then disconnect them (from the zen) while playing a video or audio track on a tv or external audio source..only resetting it will return the volume. While playing an audio track, if you choose to play photos as background, there is actually no way of stopping them except to choose another track through the menu. The manual is about a 10 page "guide" which will not answer all of your questions. although there is a downloadable manual on the creative website it makes us wonder why that one is not sent in the box. I bought this one because of the interaction between the zen and windows but as others have expressed, it would be good to have some features that the archos(420;480) have..ability to record using a/v cables and microphone to record audio. I understand that the reason why these options are not available is because private content is then left accessible to anyone who wants to "copy" any movie/show/tv program without hassle.I have also bought accesories (limited) for the device the fm corded remote and the ir cordless remote. Both remotes lack the ability to turn the device on or off.
About ten minutes to open box, slide it into my cabinet and look at Blu-ray disc. The image is the best that I have seen on a 40 inch screen. The sound is fantastic. Old SD disc image quality is boosted greatly on this machine by the way. The operation seems as smooth as can be. My previous player was the first machine that Sony produced. That one has performed flawlessly and should continue to do so in its new location. I have no reason to expect less from this Blu-ray. The box is a work of art... kind of like a special edition camera. It would be a major project just to make an empty chest that looks this good. Photos don't do it justice. In my cabinet it looks very different depending on the surrounding light. The white function lights comes through the glass and look great. You can't beat the breakthrough over the top production quality of something like this. Yes, it is a very good buy. I'm just an audio/video freak... not a lunatic. I won't wait around for another drop of perfection. I will just enjoy this for many years.
The product is not what I expected at all. The material that is made of is not good quality. It's too big , there's a lot of space inside the case and the case itself is uncomfortable to be worn. Sorry, that's the truth. And above all, it's too much for that kind of a case.
The Kensington 64340 was the best keyboard ever made. It was simple and reliable.I am afraid that the product that Amazon is selling here is a 64340 A. Which is usless for unix programmers. It has the large enter key with the | key to the right of the right shift key.The 64340 was a beautiful rectangle. While the 64340 A has bulging sides.
I bought this waistpack to carry my rebel xti, extra lense and JVC everio camcorder around at Disneyworld. It was perfect! I didn't need a ton of lenses or extra gear, but I needed to equipment to be handy (to not miss those precious spur of the moment pics of the kids). This was the smallest yet functional pack I found. the main compartment fit the camera body and lense. Since the camcorder is so small, it fit neatly into one of the side (lens) cases. The quality of this case is great, I felt my gear was safe and secure.
Perfect lens and automatic camera with many options to setup and programs t take pictures.The video is incredible.
I had two major problems with this device and had to return it:1. Volume level far too low, even when set to max (perhaps due to AVLS?).2. Radio untuneable. There are 2 buttons for digital tuning - up and down - which when pressed make a loud irritating continuous beeping and mute the radio. You have to release these buttons to hear what you've tuned to - which of course is usually nothing as you can't hear the radio while tuning. There's no problem if you already know the exact frequency you want. If you don't, tuning is very tedious. The beep cannot be muted or turned down. There is no autoscan or autotune.By Panasonic standards I regard this as unacceptable and would be very sceptical about buying another Panasonic product.
The charger I had needed to have a tune up as the batteries wouldn't stay in.I likely won't buy this again but you never know as the batteries alone are worth the cost.
A nice case for all compact disks. The pocket inside has plenty of room for cables and such. It would be nicer if there was a place or way to put an identifying label on it. I've tossed a business card in the interior pocket.
It's a little pricey, but the construction is very heavy duty and I expect it should hold up to a lot of abuse. Currently using this with a Sony FX-7 and it works like a champ. Worth the money.
Just wanted to say that this camera has some great durability. I got it for Christmas when it first came out so I've had it for almost 7 years now or something like that. It still works, though I have a new camera now. I'd sell it if I thought I could get anything for it.
These speakers are fine for low fidelity purposes such as playing PC games or watching DVD's. They do not have sufficient fidelity for much beyond that. MP3s and CD's will sound light years better on any set of $10 headphones so do not expect to replace your stereo.Regarding the extra features: the built in system clock is is too small with no backlighting to be clearly visible from more than 12 inches away. The FM radio is useless as there is no separate antenna wire. $15 for these speakers are on the high-end of what they are worth.
I haven't seen any comments from anyone that has used this product outside North America. I hope my experience will help someone out.When I first saw the product I was very excited. I am constantly on the move all over the place. I wanted a product with GPS and extras like a calendar for appointments and meetings. I called HP to ask them about the product and wether or not I could use it overseas. The gentleman was not that familiar with the product and told me I could.Upon receiving the product I immediately opened it up to try it out. I am currently living in Hawaii. I mapped out my home, and tried it out in the car to see how it worked. So far so good. I later started messing around with the calendar function, and the internet. I am going to be living in Japan, Korea, and Italy for the next 4 years and I am leaving next month. Not stepping foot on American soil for some time. I thought this product would help when I try to get lost in places I have never been. I mean it does have currency converters for these countries, area codes for phone calls, and current weather and time!The problem is tom-tom. Not to downplay there products and GPS capabilities, they are just set up for the United States and Canada. I think you can get a Europe edition also, but it is a few hundred bucks. Though I am not sure if the rx5915 can support it or not? As far as any Asians countries.... not a single thing!This travel Companion might be great for "travelers" from New York to Chicago, but for international travel and GPS, this product is an expensive MP3 player.... with a currency converter!!!Doing more research would of saved me a few hundred bucks! Also I have to add that the tom-tom website is not the easiest to understand for maps, and don't bother calling there customer service line..... HORRIBLE!! It kicked me off almost every time, then when I did get through I waited 20 minutes on hold, and hung up because I actually wanted to enjoy my day off work.If you don't leave the U.S or Canada, then this might be a great product. If anyone has used the GPS in another continent other than North America please let me know how you did it, and how much the extra costs were!
Not much you can say about a memory card - except that it works as expected. Olympus cards have always been very reliable. No problems.
Inadequate clearance on back-side of monitor prevented use.Had to order DVI to HDMI cable adapter (which is mis-named, should be Male DVI / Cable / HDMI
This is a great product. It does what it says, no more and no less. It takes up very little desk space, and so far it has accepted every gadget that I've plugged into it, include a headset for use with Skype, a first generation iPod shuffle (the big one that covers two USB slots), a hard drive, a keyboard with mouse, and a Blackberry. In every case, it charges the item when needed, and signals my laptop that the device is attached.
This scanner is a steal at this price, especially for those new to the world of computer technology. The software included allows for a variety of projects, and is explained in lay terms that make the experiance that much easier. Though this scanners' price is a bargain, you get much more than you pay for. The set up is easy, just plug it in and scan away. The resolution is great, and for those photos where your badside is showing there are a myriad of editing options available, so you can always look your beat, even when you don't. I have also scanned documents and had great results. If you are looking for a home scanner this is a great bargain with top quality software, this is it.
This camera is excellent. With the 1Gig Card you can take over 500 huge perfect pictures as well as several long movie shots. It;s small enough to put into your pocket while swimming and take it out for a great shot anytime.
I have used the Voyager extensively. The read/write speeds are very fast. Its expected useful life may exceed the end of the universe. It seems indestructible. Just plug and go.Corsair CMFUSBSRVR-8GBGT 8GB GT Flash Voyager USB Flash DriveGetting extra end covers is suggested. A slightly longer extension cord would be nice.Finally, there is a reason the 8 GB model is generally out of stock (popularity).
These two cables are just what I needed, except that neither of them works! For the price I have no complaint, it will be just a write off. The service was great, I received them in only a few days, but neither one works. I still can not connect my portable drives. I should have listened to other puchasers who said they will not work.
The SONY ICF-S79V shower radio provides good reception on my favorite FM and AM stations and local TV and weather stations (in MY bathroom anyway), seems quite resistant to being splashed and seems to have long battery life. Three design changes I strongly recommend:1. Long-term experience shows that the most vulnerable part of this radio is the top surface membrane, which covers the push-button controls. This membrane is too easily punctured with a sharp fingernail. The puncture allows entry of water, which inactivates the control. Repair involves drying the area completely and sealing the puncture with lacquer or the like. A much tougher membrane is in order.2. The radio should use 6 (3 pairs of) AA cells rather than the (harder-to-find and more likely to become obsolete) 3 C cells it presently uses.3. A tone control would be very useful. Shifting the sound output to the treble end would improve speech intelligibility in many broadcasts.
For the price you cant beat this. It may not be the best or most expensive kit out there but it has what you need to get the job done. I have ordered 2 of these kits to install amps and subs in my pick-up and my OLs car.
Very disappointed in the HP Pavilion A6130N Desktop PC performance. Hung up multiple times during first day of use requiring a hard reboot. Packed it up and sent it back in. You would think with all that processing power it could handle Vista?
Installing was painless. I don't know why so many people are complaining about the setup. It was super easy. You have to make sure you install the software before you plug the device in. It states this cleary on the instructions.The scanning is very simple to use. I think the quality is very good. Also, the copying is faster than I thought.How nice it is to have everything in one unit!The guy at the store warned me that it didn't come with a USB cable. I would have been very upset if I have got all the way home and I couldn't use it due to HP not including such a vital piece of equipment!I'm glad I didn't read the horror stories on this forum before I bought the 1350. I would have missed out on a great product for a great price.
Awesome chip. I purchased 3, visited Africa for 2 weeks, blew through 3k plus photos with no concerns. Super fast memory, worked well in my Canon SLR. Thanks, johnny k.
This recorder is great. It works well & does what it says it will do.The picture is not the greatest on my Sony PSP, but I'm not complaining. I record in the "Superfine" mode and it comes out good... but not nearly as good as when you purchase a movie or TV show on the PSP network and transfer it from the PS3 to the PSP.The on-screen menu is pretty bad - but at least there is one (unlike some cheaper recorders) and it works fine. I do like how they have the remaining/total MB display so you can see what's left on the memory card.All-in-all, it was WELL worth the $70 spent.
They certainly are not bose but they are still nice enough to be worth it if light is a priority fo you like it is with me. I have to replace mine every 5 months or so because one of the ears gets too worn. I would pay more for a more durable pair. But for the price, you can't beat them! If you intend to be a habitual user and like to use them everyday at work in the office, I would recommend having an extra pair on hand. There is nothing worse than struggling through a workout and one side goes out! I have been using these sony head phones for about 3 years and love them. I am happy to see them on Amazon, the only other place I know that sells them walmart, for a similar price but this is much more conveinen). I use them for running 3-4 times a week. Throughout the years, I have tried other kinds, earbuds, the kind that wrap behind the ears, but these are the only headphones that stay on my ears when I do the eliptical. My only complaint is that I wish they were more rugged.
My dish network HD DVR sits on top of my Onyko AVR and both generate a lot of heat. I put 2 of these together and use the power out from the Onyko AVR to control on/off. Both now runs very cool and no more thermal shut down anymore. They are quite slim and not obvious at all when put in between the 2 equipments. There is no need to spend a lot of money on expensive cooling gadget. These fans should take care of all your cooling needs. The noise is moderate high but acceptable and does not make any difference once the movie is playing.
I ordered this case based on the reviews I read, and I was NOT AL ALL disappointed! It's a great value for the $$$, plus my Pocket PC fits in there perfectly and seems well protected. Add me to those who recommend the Sundex!
I was given the Sansa MP3 player as a gift, so after I learned how to use it, I wanted to get the speaker dock for myself so I could play the music out loud. I couldn't find any price lower than what I paid on Amazon and it is very easy to use. The sound quality is excellent and I find it to be quite portable.
I bought this camera last year as a gift to myself - it's amazing, beautiful clean shots, hardly any editing neccessary (for red eye reduction etc). The only reason why I did not give it a full 5 star rating - is because the zoom on the camera is only x3 and the digital zoom is not even worth mentioning, however don't be distressed - you can more than make up for it, when editing on your computer using the software that came with the camera.Sadly, my own was stolen & had it not been for that, I would still be quite content to use it, so now I'm looking into upgrading to either the F31 or F50, but too be honest, I'm more leaning towards the F31 - it's almost exactly the same, but has face recognition!MichelleTrinidad & Tobago
These are a MUST for cable management. Buy this and a 500-pack of zip-ties and you can secure nearly anything to anything, as long as the first thing is a small cable, and the second thing is a clean, flat surface.In the aircraft industry, we use a similar product, except it has a much more serious epoxy, and each one comes with a fixture to mount it to a surface and keep pressure until the epoxy dries. They are bonded with an epoxy rated at 4,700 psi shear strength, and I can hang from one. Those, however, are $1 - $3 each.These startech mounts don't compare to the aircraft-certified mounts, but they're a fraction of the price. In the non-aircraft world, these are pretty good. They are fairly strong in shear, but the bond is pretty weak if you are pulling in the direction normal to the surface on which they mount, so you want to make sure you mount them where the only load on them is a side-load. A small sustained load pulling away from the surface, maybe 5 - 10 pounds, will separate the mount after a few hours.
After a year and a half it shorted out. Smoke eminated from the unit and it filled our home with an awful burnt electronics smell. I'm disappointed and expected more from such an expensive but poorly constructed surge protector.
I bought this mouse about 3 weeks ago as a replacement for the cheapie that came with my laptop. It's been quite good to me so far. The top material doesn't pick up desk nasties the way other mice do, and the shape is just right for a medium-to-large sized hand. The only (very minor) complaint I'd have about this mouse is that the scroll wheel click is a little bit stiffer than I like, but it only took me a couple days to get used to. It's been dropped a couple times, carried around in my laptop bag, and generally run through the mill, and it's still working great. Overall, if you're just looking for a solid deal for cheap, you can't do much better than this mouse.
I wanted a small, comfortable pair that wouldn't leak any sound. These are definitely small, and I like the design. They hook completely over your ears, and the ear piece goes inside your ear. Once I figured out how to slip them on, they stay on, no falling off or sliding around.This earphone is much useful while Running and doing excercise.Regards,Haris
This mouse is too slippery. I grab the mouse with fingertips not my whole palm and it is very slippery to grasp. Whats with the big receiver? I have 2 other mice at home with a receiver no bigger than a thumb drive. The receiver is almost as big as the mouse! The scroll wheel is silent, which is a nice touch, smooth too. Its for the office, so....*UPDATE- now that the mouse has some use to it, it's gotten a bit more dirty and smudged so its not as slippery. 4 STARS.UPDATED*****(5-4-09)I'm still using this mouse for work. I use it 9-5 M-F. I changed the batteries 2 times I think. It still works great!
Bought it new in 2000 and at the time digital was just getting hot. For 900 bucks today you can go buy a dslr. But 12 years ago this was hot. I will honestly say after working with many many different cameras this one still blows away most point and shoot. Now there are reasons and some flaws. No viewfinder just a screen. 2.1mp can be found on anything now but the lens is what really makes it. The macro mode is better than ANY point and shoot I've ever used period. I can get 1/4" away and it'll still focus with a super sharp clear picture. I've tried a $1,200 point and shoot macro and it was put to shame. The guys at the camera store literally couldn't believe their eyes. Battery life of 2+ days, seriously that is just great. For 50 bucks there is no reason not to put this in your arsenal of gear. The macro alone is worth the 900 I paid.
I've been using a Planon RC-800 for about 5 mos. It's been great. Attorneys in our area are often required to take extensive notes by hand from criminal case files. The Planon lets us scan the documents and download them with incredible ease. I've seen over 70 pages scanned out of a single file. As far as I am aware, this is the only portable scanner of this size that allows users to scan an entire page in one pass (others require you to go line-by-line, for example). In just the last few weeks, I've noticed more and more attorneys carrying these pen scanners around the courthouse.The software easily converts scanned images into various common file formats. I've read the reviews talking about the cheap construction of this product but I don't see the problem. It's a portable scanner, you need to be careful w/ it. Under heavy use, the scanner can be plugged in to a laptop to both recharge the battery and view pages as they are downloaded from the scanner. On a two person team, one atty can scan while the other reviews the file. The major drawback for us is that the scanner can miss the edges of pages that lack margins (many of our documents are printed right to the edge of the paper), however it isn't much on either side, you can usually figure out what's missing.So, yes, there is room for improvement in what is essentially a 1st-generation product, but you don't have a lot of other choices if you want this functionality in a package this size (we won't be hauling any flatbed scanners around the courthouse, thank you very much). Given Planon's monopoly, I'm just happy to see the prices coming down so I won't have to share forever (this model has sold for hundreds more elsewhere). I've not had to deal w/ customer service, but I've been very careful w/ the pen, too. If your priority is high quality scanning, look elsewhere (a non-portable elsewhere). If, like me, you need a discrete, portable, and easy scanning device, then this is the product you should buy. It's a pen that scans documents, maybe not a miracle, but still pretty 007.
I work in a lab, and these headphones are great with my computer or my mp3 player. Very comfy, and the volume control with a clip really comes in handy when you have to stop listening to something quickly but don't want to pause your music. Also, they don't completely encompass your ears, so if you have the volume on a bit lower you can still hear what's going on around you (a huge benefit over ear buds). I love my pair, and will probably get another if these wear out.
Not at all impressed. Had to return it as it wasn't a complete set. Seemed like wouldn't have lasted very long anyways so was glad to return it.
I've printed out about forty photos and they were consistently excellent. The cards are thick, so I don't know how well they fit into an ordinary photo album. Apparently you can't use your own paper even if you cut to the size which the copier uses, because I think the only way you can buy the color cartridge is with the paper. I took the printer on a car trip (it might be too heavy for plane travel though not impossible) in November 2006 and some people were thrilled when I gave them printouts right then and there. The printer is very easy to use.
While on vacation, this alarm clock was in the condo we were renting. It was good looking, not to large for our nite stand, large lighted dial. So we immediately ordered one when we returned home. We not not unhappy with this purchase.
It appears that the glass of which the filter was made was not tempered by the way it broke when it was subjected to a gentle tap. If the Tiffen process does not call for tempering the glass then it has a defficient process for a product to be used as a protection filter. Fortunaely it do not cause damge to the lens it was intentended to protect. Not have had that happening to me in fifty years of buying UV/Protection filters for seven cameras beginning from a Leica 3G, bought 2nd hand in 1950.
Great product. Compact, easy to use (took a couple of trys), feels good and was able to put two large digital cameras, four lenses and room for more.Love it!
This product does exactly what i needed it to. I plugged the USB in and windows 7 recognized it. I use it to read a legacy product with my work computer. Works like it should and was a great price.
I bought the Canon brand to be sure of the fit and quality. It flips around securely for when its not in use.
I paid full price for these and have only kept them because of the small satellite speakers and the shape of the subwoofer; these just happened to fit the spaces I had.There is little midrange. For as large a subwoofer as this is, the actually output is quite muddy and getting the right balance can be difficult. There is no left right balance or general tone control...the bass level is on the back of the subwoofer (very bad idea).For my setup, having the main level and power on a remote control was perfect, since the speakers are not in arms reach, which is where most systems have the controls.I would look at other systems unless the specific design features are essential, as they were for me.
Before buying this product, I read some earlier reviews stating it was a knock off and not a Garmin product, you don't get the suction cup, you don't get everything pictured, etc. All of those reviews are pure garbage. It is a Garmin product, and you get exactly what is pictured. The only thing you don't get (and you should) is slapped for leaving the original in the rental car.
So the average price of the latest LS is about $4000 or no less than $3600 that I have been able to retrieve amongst phone calls and web browsing for the best price. I think what needs to be explained here is the convenience and ease of use built into this system for those searching for a nice compact HTIB. If comparison of sound to other systems coupled with pricing is thrown into the mix, a side by side comparison of sound output alone will outweigh Bose Systems 10 to one. For example: Onkyo TX-NR905 priced $1600, Klipsch - Synergy Series Quintet III 5.1 (not as small, but small speakers with engineered quality that outperform Bose cubes by skyscrapers) $300, Klipsch - 10" 420 Watt Down Driven Subwoofer $400, Latest Sony Blu-Ray Player $600-$700, 12 Gauge Speaker Wire $50, 2 HDMI Cables 1.3a Spec. $100. All of these units are THX Certified and very high quality pieces along with the cabling needed coming in at an estimated (rounded up) $3200. For theater experience alone, not-withstanding the other neat features that Bose LS sytems offer, what I have just laid out will at a professional level out-perform any Bose LifeStyle system on a Theater to Theater performance measurement. Even the novice listener will be able to distinguish the difference. I spoke to a THX Certified Engineer along with a Bose Lab Engineer and they both concurred that the pricing for the Bose if legitimized is for the sleek small package and the extra features that it offers outside the Home Theater venue.Regarding HDMI not existing in a Bose LS and the comment made by Janmit S. Virk "DaRealJatt" regarding what it is used for, it appears that the understanding of HDMI is limited only to video. As of recently the latest HDMI version is as much about audio output as it is video. If the central receiver is not able to decode HD signal from a Blu-Ray or other HD source then it will not be able to deliver that sound through its terminals. That HD source travels through the HDMI Output to the HDMI Input of the receiver and there it is processed and discreetly channeled to the individual speakers as lossless/mastered digital audio. I am aware that Bose has a port panel that has some HDMI (pass through) inputs/outputs on it, but the receiver does not have any type of HD processing to disperse the digital HD signal out to the speakers. The player that you are using might have HD decoding in it but it does not work through a pass through HDMI connection, in other words signal is lost. Until Bose decides to put HD decoders in their receivers (Hardware, might I add; not software) the sound will be inferior to real home theater setups at around the same price.
Once fully charged (does take nearly a day) it will power a portable DVD player for 2 hours. Player and screen rated use of 27W - well below what product manual states the device can handle (80 W continuous or 100 W for 5 minutes) - disappointed in run time. Have not tried my laptop, but do not expect it to work for long, if at all.
This was our first digital camera and, after a lot of research, we are happy that we chose this one. It takes great pictures, lets you know if it is in focus or not, it's easy to use and has a lot of features. My least favorite things are 1) it occassionaly takes some effort to get an indoor shot &quot;in focus&quot; if it's not really bright inside and 2) it takes very few pictures with my rechargable batteries in (so I would hesitate to take it on vacation or something). We use it several times a week around the house and have been very happy with it.
This is a great product with the best price found. We have enjoyed using the laser print on DVD's and CD's. We think this will make nice gifts when putting on family pictures or vacation pictures.
I am giving this case a five star review because I have built a few computers over the years and by far Thermaltake makes the best cases I have ever worked with. The case is designed and constructed to Thermaltake's high standards and I am not disappointed in this case. MY PROBLEM, however, is the fact that Amazon describes this case a ATX/microATX. THIS CASE IS NOT ATX SIZED! From the documents included with the case it is designed for either microATX or miniITX form factor motherboards. The ONLY thing that is ATX sized is power supply opening. Again, Amazon is not the only company to make this mistake as I checked out the same case on other websites and they too list this as an ATX case. So if you are considering this case please keep this in mind. Otherwise this case is very nice and has a great many features I like such as tool-less opening, sturdy construction, and great air flow over components.
Hi,Its works great for me with the price i bought. I like this product.
I bought these speakers for my wife to use with our MP3 player in our kitchen. It is a smaller kitchen, and a under cabinet CD Player wouldn't fit, but these work perfectly. The sound quality is great (although I don't have much to compare it to), and they look really sleek. Excellent buy!
As a professional wedding photographer, I'm always looking to get the best in quality and performance. With this lens, you get the best of both worlds. I've rented and used this lens about 5 times, and the images it produced were astonishing. So much so, I had to just splurge and buy it. Although this is a zoom lens, the images are very close to prime quality. If you're looking for sharpness, this is as close as you'll get to prime lenses. The 70-200 range is very convenient for portraits and tight shots. I can stand in the back of a low lit church, turn the IS on, and get spectacular shots at f/2.8... handheld. Mount this on a tripod or monopod, and you can get tack sharp images in almost any situations. The IS works really well, and you can feel it working. You can easily get sharp shots at 1/60th of a second, and very usable images at 1/30th. [...]Most copies are excellent, but it's possible to get a soft copy (canon has a known quality issue with some of their lenses). The 1st copy I ordered from amazon was a bit soft wide open, but I returned it and exchanged it for a much better copy. They even refunded me the money it cost me to insure and send it back. As with any lens, it's best to test it out in person... but you really can't beat amazon's price. The best thing to do (if you can afford it) is to order 2 or 3 of these lenses, test it out, keep the sharpest, and return the others. I still don't have the sharpest version (the one I rented was), and this is the only reason why I didn't give a perfect rating.If you're considering getting this lens, then you probably already know why this is canon's best zoom. Supposedly the f/4 is a tad bit sharper, but the 2.8 more than makes up for it in low light situations. All I can say is, it definitely lives up to the expectation. This is THE most convenient lens in my bag, and it practically sticks to my 2nd camera body at all time. If you need to get one zoom, then get this without a doubt.
Like previous reviewers, I could not get used to the keyboard setup, the tilt is negligible, and I'd prefer CAPS and NumLock lights. However, the biggest disappointment is that now and then a key will stick and repeat so I get a lot of thisssss. If the letter does not repeat, it won't type at all, it's always a surprise. It will resolve, only to have another key stick and do the same. Repeat ad nauseum. When this happens, it lasts about a week and you never know which key will stick next. You also don't realize how much you use a certain letter until it won't stop crawling across your screen. Logitech is my go-to brand for a keyboard or mouse, but I'll be hesitant in the future.
I have been using the Kodak DC290 for about 2 weeks and have been very satisfied by the images I am getting. I have had a lot of experience with 35mm cameras and have been waiting for the technology to improve before venturing into the digital arena. The camera takes stunning photographs which can be hard to distinguish from actual 35mm photographs. You can easily make 8 by 10 prints which are photo quality. Once you buy this camera you will probably also want to upgrade your printer. I have a HP Deskjet 722C and I think that the printer limits the quality of my final prints. The camera appears to be well-made and is very easy to operate. Everything is intuitive and I mastered it in a couple of hours. Be prepared to buy a couple sets of NIMH batteries because the alkaline batteries that came with the camera only lasted a couple of hours. The NIMH batteries last much longer. The only negative that I can determine is that the camera is a little slow in releasing the shutter once the button is pushed. For anyone trying to take pictures of fast moving children, this can cause you to miss the shot.
Pros: compact, great battery life, quick start-up, quick release, ease of use, solid built.Cons: With outdoor lighting pictures are fine but a bit noisy (electronic clouded picture), therefore not crisp, solids look cloudy. This noise is much more pronounced in indoor or low light pictures even when using the flash; enough to make me wish I hadn't bought this. My old 2meg Canon A20 and Nikon 2100 takes better, crisper pictures. This shows up in the LCD display and also on the computer monitor and printed pictures. I wanted a compact camera with a quick shutter release. This camera meets this but I am quite disappointed with the picture quality. The 4 megapixel doesn't help. This is my 3rd digital camera.
I bought this notebook in august, and was using it in school! Well, after 2 days, it started crashing like mad!!!! and that's because of it's operating system(home edition!)! u might consider a different notebook if you're going to use it on a large network, beccause it'll crash if the processor is not working! so in order to prevent it from crashing, i run a media program all day long!!!!!!!!!! so ask for the professional windows edition!Apart from that, it's a pretty solid notebook! BUT TOOOO heavy!! i tried carrying it to the library twice, and after each journey, i'm yearning for a massage! it weight's about 12 lbs!!!!!
Garmin is a great product. It is user friendly and saves me $ when renting a car.
The Sony NP-FA70 is a great rechargeable Battery Pack. It is durable, easy to install, and talk about added usage time! It exceeds the usage time of the NP-FA30 and NP-FA50 InfoLithium models by over 75% based on regular usage. InfoLithium series batteries are not subject to the crystalization of earlier style batteries, so they do not wear out as quickly, and are guaranteed to have a longer shelf life when fully charged.
I bought mine used for $20 so I was very pleased with the nice large picture and the fact that it can be used as a tv also. My screen has gone blank a few times. I just unplug the power from under it and put it right back in. Works great and not all that inconvenient, so if you have this problem, hopefully this info will help. I love mine.
Thus is the state of the less than $100 clock radio....The transistor radio you had as a kid had better mid-range sound. The buttons that advance and reset the time could not be less user friendly if Panasonic tried and one alarm only works with the radio so that the first alarm will annoy you awake before second goes off and actually wakes you up. Problem is that if you really need a clock radio with a battery backup that you can count on this is about it. I wish my old Panasonic RX series hadn't died!!!!!
I've now owned ten (10) wireless routers (and before that, wired-only routers with separate wireless access points).Two years ago, I had to replace my trusty Linksys WRT54G (the antenna degraded to a point of no return). I purchased a NETGEAR WNR2000 (which I exchanged with NETGEAR corporate for a WNR834Bv2), Belkin N+ (small buffer overflowed and rendered my Slingbox useless), and Linksys WRT160N (whose wireless radio went bad after three MONTHS).Right before acquiring the D-Link, I purchased an Apple Airport Extreme (which I had waited years for). You know what? The ~$80 D-Link is better. I couldn't get USB-attached storage to work on the AirPort, yet it works FLAWLESSLY on the D-Link. "One computer at a time?" Share the drive using Windows/Samba. Problem solved.This is the best router I've owned. My *only* complaints are for the time-wait after small changes in the admin interface, and the Wireless-N is single band and doesn't operate too well with computers expecting dual-band (2.4/5.2).
I was hoping this would work out for me, but there is just too much interference with other stations in the areas I drive in to make it usable. It's nice if you have a clear station. I drive through different counties and it's hard to keep the signal clear. On the plus side, great customer service! I wouldn't hesitate to try one of their products in the future.
While I don't have any issues with the product itself (although the battery is known to go out on ipods), it costs FAR too much. For less than the price of one of these you can get another player with 5 times the amount of storage! There was even one on here recently (Archos 20GB) that was HALF the price of this and five times the storage space!Only get this product if you're concerned more about being trendy than listening to music.
You spent a lot of money for the lens on your SLR or DSLR. The glass in that lens is multi-coated to prevent unwanted reflections from ruining your pictures. You can see the coating as a color, maybe green or blue, when you look at the front element of your lens in certain light.Now, you want to add a filter, probably a UV, to protect the front glass element of your lens. This is not the time to skimp by buying the cheapest filter you can find, because that cheap filter is not likely to have an effective multi-coating of its own, and you could be adding a piece of glass to your lens which will actually degrade your photos with unwanted reflections.Hoya has several price levels of filters, and I have never had problems with any of their multi-coated products. The Pro 1 and this "Super multi-coated" both seem to be exactly what any serious photographer wants on the front of the lens.
I use it to connect my cellphone (Kyocera S2300) headset output to regular 3.5mm headphones, through a small Bellman & Symfon portable amplifier. Works like a charm.
I purchased this item for IPF8000, which it also fits, in addition to the IPF9000.
I own three of the headsets and two chargers. The sound quality is great but after using them about 100 hours, the left side has stopped working on two of the headsets.
Quick shipping, great product, low price. We use it often and have had no trouble. We were glad to receive this quality item quickly in packaging that was prepared well.
The dimensions shown in the Product Details section are wrong for this item. The correct dimensions are 3.74" x 2.56" x 0.67". It is much smaller than what the Product Dimensions show - it is actually very close in size as a deck of playing cards. However, the weight shown is pretty close, it is actually 2.5 oz. I found this out (before purchasing from Amazon) by emailing Targus Customer Service. They responded very quick with the correct dimensions. And, after ordering/receiving the PA225U, the correct dimensions are found in the Technical Specs on the product insert. By the way, the cable is 6.5 feet long - Amazon got this spec right.Also note that Amazon is combining these reviews with the other 2 item's reviews (the Firewire and the USB Cables),so make sure you read the reviews pertaining to whichever one of the 3 items you are interested in.As far as the "Targus PA225U Retractable PhoneandEthernet Cord Plastic Casing" goes, I'm pleased with this item so far. Since it is so small and versatile, I will be taking it with me in my laptop carry-on whenever I fly. The product page has many good pics of this device and you will see the pop-out phone plug adapters which are cleverly integrated into the device. The ethernet plugs are permanently attached to the cord so you have to use the phone plug adapters if you want to use it as a standard phone cable.I tried the PA225U on both my home ethernet network and my standard phone plug in the wall and the device connected both my laptop and phone fine in each case. I can't personally attest to its durability since I just got it, but there is another review where the reviewer said that it "lasted for years" - I hope mine will too. The only thing I might want to alert you to is that when the cables retract, they really retract fast, so be careful your hand doesn't get "whipped".All told, I recommend the Targus PA225U with both thumbs up! At Amazon's price today (Sept 22, 2012) and with free Prime shipping, this a really good deal!
I used this product less than a dozen times before it stopped working. The sound was way too low and I had to buy a speaker system and now I have a speaker system and no DVD player. I got no satisfaction from the service department. I like to support companies that I haven't heard of before to give them a boost against the big names. I will never buy ANY product from Coby again.
I got this radio a couple of years ago after reading the reviews. If it sat on a shelf and I didn't have to take it on my travels, it might be OK. The problem is that it is so cheaply made that many things have easily broken-first the battery charger/AC adapter stopped working, then the antenna snapped, then the external, wire antenna. My 10 year old Sony had (has)none of these problems. Never again.
This product is excellent and worth every penny. The quality is outstanding. Very durable and well designed for pro camera equiptment.
First off, I do not work for Microsoft, I do not work for Apple. This is a competely unbiased review, and I do actually own the product.PROS:-Bright, vivid screen - A 3" Screen makes it the largest screen of a device this size. Can be viewed in portait or landscape, this very clear screen has good viewing angles and rivals very nicely with the iPod.-Great Sound - This is what REALLY matters right?-Design - With a durable rubberized surface, no fingerprints or scratches will be obvious, and feels safer to carry around in more rugged locations. Also, all three colors look really great.-Wi-Fi - Connect to fellow Zunesters to view what their listening to, share music, and all while not drastically reducing battery life.-Great Interface - The internal software interface of the Zune is great. It is actually built on the Windows Mobile CE OS, and the PC Software is built on the Windows Media Player 11 Software. Great performance and quick menus.-Plays Movies: H.264 (Quicktime/HD), MPEG-4, and WMV (native)-Plays Music: MP3, AAC, and WMA (native)-Views JPEGSCONS:-Mediocre Battery - Music ranges from 10-13 hours, and video ranges from 2.5-3.5 hours. Very poor compared to the iPod.-3 Plays, 3 Days - Absolute bull. When you transfer a song, it only plays 3 times, or you only get 3 days (whatever comes first). That is not near long enough to enjoy a song.-LACK OF SUPPORT: DivX and Xvid don't play, Lossless music doesn't play, and only JPEGs are viewable. Everything else has to be converted in some form of the other. Previous subscription and protected music won't work on this device, and you are restricted to the Zune Marketplace for music.-Zune Marketplace - Although a great start, you can't buy movies on it yet, and you have to buy everything in points, which is a pain, because 79 points is $.99.-Wi-Fi restrictions - No wireless computer synching, transfering, or web browsing.-5 Click Wheel - Nothing innovative. Quite annoying actually; although responsive, it is nothing like the iPod.-Propietary USB - USB to USB-A(Mini USB) cords won't fly, you have to use what comes in the box to connect. It does charge relatively quickly though.BOTTOM LINE: No, iPod killer, but a great step in the right direction. Microsoft's transition from Software to Hardware will continue to improve and this might be a tough competitor for the iPod this holiday season due to its large amount of hype. Unless you are really keen on getting the device, wait until the next generation. As an MP3 player, it is great; at the top of its class in sound, but still pails in comparison to the might iPod.
The Canon LP1014 Soft Lens Pouch is a high quality lens bag that offers ample room for a variety of prime and smaller zoom lenses. I purchased it for my EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Candidly, the bag's too big for this small lens, but the extra room allows me to throw in the tulip hood, too. The construction and materials are top quality. There are cheaper lens pouches available, but knowing this is a Canon product gives you peace-of-mind and good looks!
Wow I could not belive the deal I got on this system. Polk makes the best stuff around. What a difference these make. They fill a room with crisp clean sound. A must by for an audiophile on a budget.
This camera was not up to my expectations.1. It is kind of big compared to other cameras which have more features and at the same price range.2. The picture quality was not good at all. I had a nikon L10 and when I compared it to the pictures from this camera the pictures from my nikon was far better.I regret buying this camera.
i love this joystick, makes playing my game easier, cool color, many buttons on it for all types of games, verfy functional joystick
It's fast, easy to set-up and fun to sit on the couch and browse. For two or more people living under one roof with lap-tops, it definitely makes sense. I don't know why I didn't do this sooner.For those of you not router savvy (myself included), connect the computer you intend to be wireless through the router FIRST with a hardline, make an internet connection and THEN make a wireless connection. You may have to adjust settings in (XP) control panel. ...
this mouse works just fine but it has a very insubstantial feel...one bump and it will fall into a million pieces, I fear. On the other hand, it is very light, so if one is traveling with it, the mouse won't add much to the total weight.
Happy with the product. It was as advertised. Great service; fast delivery and easy to do business with.
These steel balls were purchased for a 30 year old labyrinth game similar to the one pictured. We had lost the original steel balls and hadn't been able to find any replacements to fit until now. These are perfect. Now my 7yr and 9yr old grandsons can play on the same game their mother and uncle used to use.
Well, i found this product very good for what i need to for. I basicaly use it for when i go for a ride. Although it is 16mb mp3 player, i found it good. This is because i would normally talk my walkman in my back pocket( only just fitted). This was too big and too heavy, and poor sound quality. The d-link 16mb player is light, small, and retains better sound quality. I didn't want to buy a $400 mp3 player for mountain biking, as i could easily damage it. so I went for the d-link, due to being fairly cheap. The only real problem is the 16mb of memory, but like i said it fair outways a walkman or discman....
Well, this is a fairly simple and straight-forward product. It does as advertised. I had a need for this due to a multi-amp audio setup in my 97 GMC Sierra. I was in need of a clean way to mount the positive feed to the cabin and PDU block. This fit the bill and simultaneously replaced my semi-corroded OEM nut. It's cheap enough so there really is no risk here. I did have to cut and sand this down a bit as it was a tad too long but otherwise, it's perfect for the intended use.
I have this fantastic Polk subwoofer paired with audiophile-caliber KEF Five-Two 11 speakers, and my home theater sounds incredible. The bass is stunning.This Polk subwoofer cleanly shakes the house during action scenes. (I am careful that the subwoofer is not turned-up too high, because too much bass ruins the sound with unintelligible muddiness.) You can feel the sound waves of this 12" beast. During Star Wars I, the bass rumbled an upstairs bedroom with the door closed. The low bass guitar in U2's song "Please" sounded superb - a tough test. This subwoofer can go real low if you have it positioned right.I am shocked that a subwoofer can sound this for under $300, which is what I paid. It is a shocking bargain.Now to nitpick: It could use more definition and precise clarity, which is why it does not cost $1,100. The driver is surrounded by Styrofoam, which means it will last only a few years. Also, high-end satellite systems (with small drivers) ideally could use a subwoofer with a higher extension, such as to 200 HZ. This subwooder is flat up to around 150 HZ and down to about 30 HZ (or maybe 25 with correct positioning).If under-$400 is your price range, than I highly recommend this subwoofer. If you can afford to spend $800 for better quality, such as KEF, than do so. Otherwise, this subwoofer is incredible for the price and a terrific performer.
What can I say? I love Macally normally, but someone botched the job here. Keyboard arrived with numerous letters popped out of the case. I had to pop them back in. Once I reassembled it, I boxed it back up as a gift. My recipient got it, hooked it up and found the P key to not be working. Ironically, the P key wasn't one of the many keys that had popped off. Additionally, my friend's USB 2.0 webcam won't work with the keyboard yet works fine in other ports so it's not the webcam he uses that is the problem. I'm very disappointed because the features of this keyboard were just what was wanted. It has 2 USB 2.0 ports but useless if a 2.0 device plugs into one? Maybe it's a low-voltage USB hub in there, but if so, packaging should state that clearly somewhere.
I've only used it once so far to make sure it works. I used it on the wall not in the car. It charged fine. It is cheap construction but you get what you pay for.
I bought this amp to power 2 6x8 pioneer speakers and one 12" sub it does the job very well at first i was kind of worried because there was no reviews about this amp but once i hooked it up i was blown away by the sound compared to what i had before i am surprised that this amp costs so little it is worth every penny i am gone order two more for my girl and a friend.If you are looking for a good amp on a budget don't look any where else just buy it trust me you will be happy with this amp.Where else can you get a 4 channel 1000watt amp for under $70.00 bucks maybe you can but it is not gone work as good as this.I had about 5 amps in the last 15 years and this one beats all of them and the other once were pioneer/alpine/kenwood and i did love these amps but i wanted to try something new.JUST BUY IT you will love it.
This adapter was exactly what I needed to keep good music playing in my car and keep my hands on the steering wheel rather than fiddling with the radio. Very happy with it!
Just got my "Canary", and I am very pleased! Drove up to a church, a diner, a coffee cafe, triggered the Canary, and voila, found an "open" (free) WiFi connection at all three places.This neat device would rate five stars except for two points. The lcd data screen is unreadable in low light, and the ergonomics of the device could be improved: the start button should be to the front of the device rather than at the rear; and the lanyard ring should be at the rear of the device (and upsized a bit) rather than on the front end.
I bought this unit to do some Geocaching with my daughter. When I opened the box, I was surprised by how large this unit was. I didn't pay attention to the size specifications listed on the purchase page. The graphics used to advertise made this unit appear to be about the size of the smaller eTrex Navigator units and their ilk. If you don't mind carrying around something about the size of a Fluke digital multimeter, this would suit your purposes. As for ease-of, the interface for the computer is 9-pin serial which is incovenient. The internal software doesn't allow you to save or show much text for Geocaching. (Some receivers allow you to put in comments and hints.) This unit is very solid, does what it does very well, but lacks a few things that would make it an excellent system for Geocaching. On the positive side, the screen is large and easy to read. The internal altimeter gives you vertical profile capabilities.
Self confessed techno geek here. I will never by another iPod. The controls are strange, but I did manage to get used to them.The case is easily scratched, but I can take that too. The most annoying part is that EVERY time I plug the iPod into my computer to try to put more music on it, I get the message that says the player needs to be reformatted. Oh, and I have to shut down my computer to disconnect the iPod after it's reformatted. Oh, and I have to reset the iPod every time it needs to be reformatted. And I lose all my data. And I have to copy it all to the iPod again. Do you know how much time that takes when you bought the 60GB player? This is the most expensive piece of trash I have every bought. Nice idea. It just doesn't work as represented. Go for a smaller version made by another company besides apple. I guarantee you'll be happier than I am. Oh I forgot to tell you about support. They never responded to my emails. Guess they're getting too many...
Keyboard is a great choice. Mouse would be much better if it had a recharger or at least a shut off which would make battery replacement a bit more acceptable. As is the mouse is frequently needing new batteries.......
I have owned this scanner and never had trouble with it. It was easy to install and it was a fast scanner. It was user friendly, small, lightweight and works with pc or mac machines. I would still be using it if it wasn't for the fact I was given an all-in-one printer. I honestly don't have anything bad to say.
I measured by the directions and it was 1" too small for my screen. I returned it and will hopefully get a refund.
Any features this player may or may not have are entirely irrelevant for users who wish to purchase music tracks online and download them onto their portable device. The iAudio does not support or recognize secure WMA files, and this fact is not mentioned anywhere in its literature. Furthermore, the Website for the player fails to mention this (in fact, the only poorly written mention of the problem states that some WMA files will not be transferrable to the mp3 format because of some sort of video file problem, which is utter garbage). The company owning iAudio is Korean, and the entire site is written in poorly translated English, making troubleshooting a mindbending task. Further attempts to solve the problem led to a tech support call, which was picked up by an answering service. I left a message, but never heard back from tech support (despite claims of tech support available 24/7).In the end, this device is worthless unless you want to rip CDs and copy them onto your device, or if you already have unsecure audio files. Any music that you purchase online at this point will be sold in secure WMA format, and will not be playable on this device. DON'T BUY IT!
Great capacity at a great price. Just be sure your device supports high capacity SD cards (SDHC).
The compact format is great and the optics are above average. However, unlike virtually every other digital camera I've used, there is no self-timing mode. Nor is there a tripod mount. Worst of all, the shutter lag is very long.
My hubby had gotten some as a gift last year and HAD to have more!
After deciding to purchase a grid screen for my camera, I immediately found it to be one of the most useful additions to my photography in terms of lining up shots straight and correct. This is my 3rd focusing screen purchase for my cameras and highly recommend it.
I have had two Canon BJC 2110s--one of which came with my Gateway PC way back in 2001, and then (when it finally broke down in 2007) another equally old, but which I bought used online last year. An excellent printer! The only problem is that sometime the paper bends to the right or left, but that can be remedied if you make sure you're in between the paper guides. I'm very fond of "my little guy" and am sad that he's not being manufactured any more.Raanan Geberer, NYC
The Elite CineTension was our second try at a rear projection screen for our outdoor theater. The first had a huge hot spot that made viewing impossible.The screen arrived well packaged and installed without issue.The performance has been excellent. Movies and sports have been crisp and the colors bright.We searched and SEARCHED for an affordable alternative, but this was the best to be found for price and quality.We highly recommend it.
When I first joined the "computer-age", back in 2006, I had no idea what I needed in a computer or printer. This unit was displayed at BJs Wholesale Club, for around $50. The ink cartridges were also available, around $15.00 for the three colors or 2 black cartridges. I found it acceptable & easy to use for the printing & copying functions. I had to get help from a computer teacher at the high school I took some computer courses at, to learn how to use the scanner function. This, I have to agree, is the worst feature of this unit. A wizard appears & makes for a tedious process, without being able to pereview the item. Then, finding the document later is problematic. The one strength is in the ability to replace just one color at a time. I sometimes do a large project that only requires one or two colors. That is the weakness of a printer that has a tri-color single cartridge. One other reviewer paid attention to the fact the machine will not print if one cartridge is low, and then, there looks like quite a bit of ink in the cartridge (cartridge housing is transluvent, allowing user to see ink level). Be careful when purchasing remanufactured cartridges! BE CERTAIN THE "FOOTPRINT" matches EXACTLY! I have had some good-luck & some bad luck using remanufactured cartridges. A better idea might be to refill a Brother brand cartridge yourself. I wish I had known the negative paoints of managing your printer preferences on the machine. The LCD display is hard-to-read & the mode timer is a "royal-pain-in-the-neck!Would I buy this machine again? Probably not. I like having the photocopy capability at home. The main positive feature of this unit compared to my HP printer only is the ability to change single colors.
My son's had this since last Christmas and he, several friends and his Dad were unable to download any songs on this item. :(
The filter quality is acceptable for most lens applications - especially to protect a lens that is primarily used to shoot birthday parties and vacations. However, for high-end lenses there are much better choices. The packaging for the filter is extremely poor (filter in zip lock bag and box). A high-end filter should be supplied in a hard protective case to minimize potential for micro-scratches on surface. Personally, I prefer Nikon filters.
As a parent, I normally prefer to use open-air headphones since they allow me to hear my kids calling for me even while I'm listening to music or watching a movie. But there are times (when my wife is home) when I'd prefer to insulate myself from the outside world and enjoy my music -- or my movie -- to their fullest! For times such as these, the Bose Triport headphones are phenomenal.The audio quality and stereo separation of the units are unparalleled. The base is deep and the highs are crisp. Voices can be heard down to a whisper, and bombs exploding and planes shrieking will have me quickly diving for cover. The enclosed-ear design certainly helps to block out other distractions. But the clincher for me was the included extension which lengthens the audio cord out to 5', which allows me to sit in an easy chair to enjoyably watch DVD movies -- on my desktop PC! (Most other headphones, by comparison, have cables that are much too short - and they certainly don't sound this good!)When hearing every aural nuance is important - and when being connected to the outside world isn't - these Bose Triports are definitely the headphones to get!
Purchased to work with my Canon S3 is, which has no external flash shoe, and a slave handle from Sunpak. It works well in combination.
It's a decent speaker. I have a different type of lanzar 15 besides this one. I feel this speaker would work best in an enclosure with no bass hole. I have a bass hole with my two 15's and it sounds alright. For the price I recommend the speaker. Lanzar is a excellent made speaker for the price. Hits way harder than the type R1's at bestbuy. And those speakers are only 450 watt costing $250 a piece.
wow its awesome .light weight no problems with loose connection but length is short thats ok i am ok with it
THIS IS A VERY POWERFUL SCOPE. IT IS GREAT FOR SEARCHING FOR GAME AT A LONG DISTANCE. YOU MUST HOWEVER GET YOUR EYE VERY CLOSE TO THE EYEPIECE.IF NOT YOU WILL HAVE A VERY SMALL PICTURE. I HAVE TO REMOVE MY GLASSES. I LIKE THE SCOPE AND USE IT OFTEN. JOHN
I like it very much this camera ... The photos are greats and the videos too. I love it&iexcl;&iexcl;&iexcl;
This is the my first "High End" receiver that I purchased. It was available via Amazon for almost half the cost as at local stores. I am totally satisfied with this receiver and am considering buying one (5.1) for my finished basement.The microphone setup (YPAO) for the surround sound speakers was easy and perfect the first time. The user can fine tune all settings as well.I find the 7 speaker stereo channel to be excellent for any CD or DVD that does not have 5.1. The other DSP are also excellent and can make movies sound realistic.A great buy with no compromises.
Great operation with more than enough features and excellent lens quality. It appears to be manufactured with the same high quality as my Leica M7.
nothing special here. ordered these wax guards because I was replacing the foams on my Shure E2C earbuds.
Whoever said this is an ADSL modem and not a DSL modem doesn't know what he/she is talking about. I got this modem 8 years ago from PacBell (now AT&T;) and uses it on and off with various DSL provider in the PacBell/ATT circuit in San Francisco Bay Area. As of last weekend my parents are still using it with their newly installed DSL Direct (dry loop) line.One thing it is missing is the PPPoE onboard capability that most newer DSL modem with integrated router (like the newer model that AT&T; is giving out). So if you are doing self install, you have to have an external connection or call the customer service phone number to setup your account to get the PPPoE setting to put into your router (or if you only has 1 computer, you have to install a PPPoE client).Some of these modems (earlier model) are actually rebadged 5660 and you might be able to flash a hacked 5660 firmware on it and make it a router. Was a great feature 8 years ago but nowadays it no longer make sense when you can get a used router for only $20-30 that performs much better.
Easy to install and fits the d40 body really well. Will certainly prevent against the superficial wear & tear inflicted on my previous camera. A few issues though:- I have trouble with the AF-EL button. Feels like it's a little misaligned.- Depending on the size of your quick-release plate, the lower part of the armor might bulge whenever the camera is mounted on a tripod, rendering the use of the lower buttons difficult.
After reading the literally hundreds of positive reviews for Canon cameras generally, and this one in particular, I bought one after our older Kodak DC3400 finally died.When the pictures are good, they are very good with this camera. It seems though that I can take more bad pictures in one weekend than I did through 5000 pictures with the old Kodak - blurry images, and in dim light or dusk settings, lots of red eye.Love the fact that it uses AA batteries though, makes it easy to replace if the batteries die and we can't recharge them.
This is good speaker wire for the price. I used it to attach my speakers to my home theater receiver and attached banana plugs on the ends to make the connections. Everything seems to work well.
This was useless the day it came to market. I was one of the stupid early adopters. I am surprised its still on sale in 2012! I was only able to give mine away with 2 x 80Gb harddisks as part of the deal those years ago. No kidding!It was slow...really really really really really slow.I am surprised Netgear, or any company for that matter, would dare put its name on such a product!Save your money!
The amp arrived and looked great for a refurbished unit. The price could not be beat. However my unit only ran for about ten minutes before the circuits began shutting off and on. So I let J&R Music World know about the problem and was told to return it at their cost. I received an emailed ups label and dropped it off to go out next day. I got a fast response from J&R and a proper credit was made. So although I didn't get a working amplifier, I did get the kind of service that would allow me to shop with confidence on Amazon.com .
I have owned two pair of these headphones, and while the sound quality is rather surprising for such cheap headphones, the build quality is lacking.Using these headphones with an MP3 player in my pocket for just a few months, the cord going into the plug became damaged inside the plug, resulting in garbled sound unless the cord is flexed at the plug to an extreme angle. When this happened to my first set, I assumed it was a fluke problem in manufacturing and purchased another. The same exact thing happened to the second set.I'm afraid I cannot recommend these otherwise good headphones due to their inability to stand up to normal usage.
After using ASF's software for a while I was very interested in this product. I saw that it only worked on reflective images, not slides and negatives which was disheartening at first but the actual product more than made up my initial percieved shortcomings. The scanner is very fast when you do not use the digital ice feature. When you do use it you need to give it some time to work its magic but it does work wonders. If you have old pictures that are torn up or scratched then this is what you need. It's suprising to see a product today that works as advertised. Edit: I should re-phrase that it does scan slides and negatives, just not with the digital ice function (restoring ability). I will keep everyone up to date with my progress with the 6800 but so far so good!!Pros: USB 2.0 and Firewire connections for both my PC and Mac. Fast scanning when not using digital ice. Excellent photo reproduction capabilities!Cons: No ice function for negatives
This device did everything it promised and at an UNBELIEVABLE price!!! I took it out of the package, plugged it into my USB port, moved songs onto it, put it into my phone and listened. Couldn't be easier!! What a bargain.
Even though it wasn't exactly what I had in mind, this turned out to be a wonderful headset microphone. It is comfortable, compact, and easy to use.
I love the camera but have only been using the automatic focus mode and wish you could force the flash in this mode but you can't. Sometimes pictures of baby come out dark b/c the automatic flash doesn't go off. I guess I need to learn how to use the manual functions so I can force the flash myself. Automatic just seems easier when quickly trying to capture the brief moment when she is smiling and looking at me (with her eyes) open all at the same time!
Nice quality cable that delivered exactly what I was looking for.Much better price point that the more expensive "HYPE" cables.This will do the job and will do it well!
i like the equalizer but the only thing is that the lights dont come on on the the knobs itself.
I have owned this one for 5 years now and it's I'm telling ya, it's still working perfectly. I've dropped in many times and it's so durable. The bass on it is pretty good. It shows you when the battaries need to be changed. My only complaint this whole time was that it skips very easily. Whether I'm just walking with it or if I'm in the car and we hit a bump, it skips. I'm buying a new one for the MP3 feature, but I don't think I'll give this one up ot throw it away!
I have seen many of these plug and use type sticks....I work for the USA and Government...many collegues have many of these &quot;sticks.&quot; Sandisk works very simply and as advertised...plug, computer recognizes the stick as a drive...you simply add documents as needed...it's small, easy to transport and works every time...I've used the stick on three different machines and it accesses via USB port every time. Microsoft XP and 2000 works fine. This is great, easy to use and no major hurdles to get this working!! Best of all it's the best price via Amazon...half the cost of PX or commercial products on the market...plus free Super Saver Shipping and no Tax. I am extremely happy with this and will recommend my staff get their own SanDisk sticks!! Thanks Amazon...that's why I check you first...every time....Q
Ok, the Axim is a great product. It does everything I want it to do. I needed it as an MP3 player for while I'm out on walks (trying to lose weight, but I get bored if I cant listen to anything so I have audio books) and I also use it to record my classes at the college I go to. It will also play games while I'm bored an it also records my work schedule and I can put my homework assignments on there as tasks to remind me. The only problem I had was with the company (Eagle Computers I think was its name, it was Eagle something). I paid for 2 day shipping, and it did arrive in 2 days after shipping, but it took them a WEEK to ship it to me. Now I did order it late night on Thurday, so I didnt expect it to ship out until Monday, but they didnt ship it until the FOLLOWING Thursday. So if you buy one, which I would recommend, DONT buy it from the Eagle Computer Company.
Passive splitter for structured wiring panel. Unless you have a specific application for a 1-2 splitter, it's more cost effective to get the 1-8 splitter. Channel Vision accessories are well made and compatible with Leviton but are less expensive.
I use this tripod mostly for my small spotting scope. I picked this one because it is simple and sturdy enough. I don't need it to be level with lots of unnecessary adjustments, just as light as possible to carry without being too flimsy. I bought an extra shoe which I use with a small camera occasionally. I also got the SLIK padded case, which is almost better quality than the tripod. I have had it about two years now and it has performed well.
I have had this mower for a couple of weeks now, I use it to mow my almost quarter acre of lawn every 4-5 days and it has been working wonderfully. Cuts the grass well - leaves a nice smooth finished look. I got this one to replace my 3-4 year old Scott's mower that used to work just great (I had it tuned up twice but it never worked right again - not blaming the mower, it was used to death!), so I got this one, which was cheaper on Amazon. If this lasts me 3-4 years I will have gotten my money's worth and more.
Picked this case up for my Liquid Image Ego action camera and all of the mounts I have it. I was able to get the camera to fit along with its waterproof clear case, 3 mounts, and the charger cable. All of it placed very well in the pluckable foam and nothing touches. Worked exactly for my needs.
The DSP-H3SP is a great device for providing more elbow room on the USB bus. The serial and parallel ports install automatically and provide transparent support for any device you can connect. I had trouble with a Palm Pilot on my mainboard COM port; I plugged it into the H3SP and it worked perfectly! It has been used with two OKIDATA parallel printers, and a SONY memory stick reader/writer with no problems!
I bought this to replace an 8 year old Goldtouch keyboard that had broken (the pivot between the two halves of the keyboard broke...that's the weak point of the mechanical design of this item). So reliability is not a big issue. However, key placement is.The Home key is now right next to the Back Space key on the upper right side; it wasn't before...I keep hitting Home when I intend to hit Back Space. Also, the location of the Delete key was moved, along with a rearrangement of all the other left-side keys. Control-alt-delete is no longer a strain-free motion with one hand...bad design (especially for Windoze users that need to use that particular set of keys...).Overall it's the best thing on the market for relief of strain during typing, but the previous key layout was far superior to the current layout.
I'm still learning all the bells and whistles and WISH I had gotten the radio transmitter at the same time...but nevertheless. I take photography classes, and it has really helped. It's a great tool and anyone serious about photography, amateur or pro.. will REALLY ENJOY having this light meter as part of their equipment.
I am not a camera buff, but I wanted some extra zoom capability. It doesn't increase the zoom as much as I had hoped, but it does the job for me.
This camera was highly rated by Consumer Reports, and that rating is well deserved. The camera is light weight and is easy to use. The quality of the pictures is terrific. The software makes it easy to set up albums, email photos, etc.I considered buying the dock to simplify downloading of pictures, but found that it's very easy to do that without the dock. I just leave the cable attached to my USB port and connect it to the camera whenever I'm ready to download.Since I live in Upstate NY, I'm also happy to support a local company working to rebuild its reputation and financial strength by selling such a well made product.
These are some very well constructed cables. Nice quality, BUT they are VERY bulky and combersome. I could not even fit 2 of the prongs into the back of my TV because the connection heads are so wide. You can unscrew the sheath like sheild to make it fit better, but its a bit of a hassle.
I was hoping this product would act as a coupler between my Apple DVI to S-video plug from my old MBP AND the new Display Port to DVI plug for my new MBP. Didn't do the trick. Perhaps those adaptors were not designed to do that and this product isn't at fault. My issue is with the 3 weeks of shipping coming from China. I'm really getting annoyed with the number of Marketplace sellers on Amazon (and Buy.com and Bestbuy.com) that really don't deserve to be associated with a reputable retailer. They do a clever job of disguising the fact that your purchase is coming all the way from China and won't arrive for about 3 weeks. I'd really rather pay an extra couple of dollars and have the option of returning it if I'm not happy with the purchase. I think Amazon needs to vet their outside sellers better.
If you are purchasing this for an Adaptec CardBus card that you purchased because you need the extra power, look elsewhere. Even though Adaptec recommends this particular power cord for the AUA-1420 USB Card (and probably other ones, too), the plug on this cord is too big (5.5 mm outside vs. the 3.5 mm outside needed for the card). I end up building an adapter with parts from Radio Shack. Shame on you, Adaptec!
Can't praise this remote enough. As most other reviewers have said, Logitech makes great customizable universal remotes which just work! This one is no exception!
This adapter does a fine job of charging. However, once the battery was fully charged, it would not keep it fully charged while on a/c power. The battery would slowly discharge. If you shut down the PC and left the adpater attached, it would re-charge again until it reached 100%. Then it would discharge again.I bought a replacement adapter from Toshiba. It cost more, but it would charge the battery and stay charged when left on a/c power.In fairness, it is possible that the PA3165U-1ACA Equivalent I was shipped could have been defective from the manuafacturer. I declined an exchange of adapaters. I just did not want the hassle of being shipped another one again and experiencing disappointment.
I bought this watch approx the end of May last year. At the first of January the numbers would fade away when I pressed the light button. I assumed the battery was going bad and replaced it. The problem was that I was home on leave, my last day. I returned to Afghanistan and the watch started to zero out. I would wear it for a few hours and the time would go to zero and flash. It will no longer keep time. I have not abused the watch as the price I paid for it is a little steep and I would not take the chance on destroying it.When I looked online to return the watch, I found that I have to send it to the nearest service center with the receipt for purchase. I am in Afghanistan, this is not an easy option for me. I loved the watch when it was working, but now it just sits in a footlocker. Way too much money for gear that you cant use!
I bought this for my dad. He loves it and uses it on his Harley motorcycle while riding. He did get a longer antenna though, because the short one does not pick up a lot. With this and a longer antenna you should be good to go. He also tested it in the car, so it is good for all types of vehicles. If you ride with other motorcycle guys who have CB Radios, this is a great investment.
This product has many defects and bugs in it. My friend had the same product and she said her sound was not working. I went over and her speakers were turned off, so I turned them on and it worked. She said even when the speakers were turned on, the sound for the tv didn't work. I thought she was crazy. A few days later, I installed this product on my computer, and frequently the sound did not work. I had to restart my computer. Also, if you leave the volume on the tv or radio on high, and then turn the tv or radio off, the speakers make many noieses. You have too open the program, and turn the volume all the volume all the way down for the squeeky noise to go away. And then finally, just two days ago, the sound stopped working completely. I could here some noise from the radio but with squeeky noise, but the tv was just making a whole bunch of noises. Now I finally knew what my friend was talking about. This tv tuner has many bugs. I recommend not buying it. I have a Gateway computer with Windows XP, 1.9 GHz, 40 Gig hard drive and 512 MB of ram. All of the windows security updates are installed inlcluding Service Pack 1. I recommend choosing a Tv tuner other than Hauppauge. But let me add just a few pros. When the radio and tv did seem to work fine, the FM radio was excellent. very sharp sound. It doesn't come with an AM tuner. The tv was pretty good too especially when you want to record a program. It saves it too a special folder where you just click on the program saved, and it plays it using real player. However, recording programs REQUIRES AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF DISK SPACE. I recorded the PISTONS basketball game vs. the lakers and it took almost 3 gigs off my hard drive.But like I said, save yourself time and money and don't buy it.
Very well constucted, nice clean mounts. These mounts are carrying my Onkyo speakers, which are about 4/5lbs and measure roughly 5" X 14". These are very solid mounts.
I ordered these after reading rave reviews and have to say,they were right! I'm using these to replace my pair of KLH's (each speaker has 2 12" woofers)These Sony's go JUST AS LOUD,and have decent bass(although I do have a subwoofer(yamaha) as well..which I recommend)But I HAD to get some smaller speakers to fit on top of my new houses' mantle and I'm glad these crank as loud as my older BIGGER speakers.The highs aren't as "high" but all I did was turned the treble UP on my receiver(Onkyo)and its fine.I do recommend these to anyone looking for a great smaller speaker for a great price!
I used this table at a business expo for display and work space. It is not heavy and so could be toppled by a direct hit from a passerby, but that was not a problem in my case - walk through areas were fine. It was also easy to pack - light and not taking up too much room.
I was turned on to this product by another hobbiest and it has turned out to be an excellent buy.
Records DVD-R and DVD-RW Media only. Does not Record onto DVD+R or DVD+R DL. Otherwise, the dubbing process is straightforward and simple. Internal Tuner works, but you may not need one if you are converting old (non-copyright) VHS to DVD.
After months of research online, going back and forth between various local electronics stores and listening to the Apple HiFi, Bose SoundDock, JBL Radial, and many more, all it took was one, 5-minute listen, to the Go+Play and i was sold! I am so glad i did not rush and just buy the Bose or HiFi because this boombox blows them all away. Incredible sound, deep bass, and terrific treble just produce one of the best sounds out of a boombox i've ever heard. The sound is fantastic even at high-volumes and it's perfect for either a large living room or a small bedroom. I just wish i could give it more stars, because it deserves it. Go Harman/Kardon!
the case works as advertised. some of the functions will not work while the zen m is in the case.
I had a Garmin C330 before buying the Tom TOM ONE. I have to say that there is a lot of difference between both the products and the C330 is definitely the one better. Tom Tom maps seem to be a bit outdated and even for a small route, it somehow manages to find an alternative route..which is longer. The main disadvantage is the screen size..it is tough to type with the finger..I have started keeping a pen in my car..to punch in directions on the gps!!!
I had just bought the MVC-FD88 and boy do i like it one plus that i love about this camera is that it stores pictures on floopy disk rather than memory stick, i know you would like this when you get it the resolution is great and the mpeg fuction is pretty neat. I took this camera to work and everyone wants to borrow it. a plus feature is that if I take a picture and I want to give that same picture to a friend I just use disk copy function and Bam! there it is as far as bulky I don't think it is that bad, to me it's just like holding a camcorder. if your looking for good resolution convience and easy viewing and great fun Buy it i have searched the web and have done my home work and I like the fd91 but it didn't have av hook ups
Just a few words to say how disappointed I am at the performance, or lack of, on an XP machine.The F5D7050 works fine on the Win2k OS but AVOID if you are using XP.The drivers install on XP but give a variety of error codes, depending upon which version you are using and the BELKIN Tech Support have been totally ignorant to any emails.I eventually bought a Linksys WUSB54G which was very simple to setup and worked immediately.Hope this review helps.
Came as exspected. You can't beat the price. I have been using cable for a month now with no problems. I highly recomend this cable.
Great lens if you know how to use it properly. The transition allows you to incorporate beautiful effects to your image, but is not recommended for beginner photographers. It is not a general purpose lens like the UV Haze or polarizer filters. It instead, seems to be a very specific case type lens.
Recently had to move to only one monitor to save space while renovating my house, so I bought this to connect my play and work computers. Works like a charm. Had to reboot both computers one time to get the video to kick in (I leave my computers on 24/7). I've had none of the issues with audio described by other users, nor have I had any video degradation. They ARE right about media keyboards, however. I've a Logitech G15, and, indeed, none of the extra buttons work. So take note of that if you care about your non-standard buttons. Mouse buttons all work, however. (I have a 6-button mouse.)Excellent little KVM overall, if you can live with the small caveats.
We bought this DVD player to play movies for our little guys while we're on the road. The very first time we used it, the movie froze several times and restarted itself...and these were movies that played flawlessly in our home DVD player, so scratches or smudges weren't an issue.A few weeks later, during another road trip, it froze yet another movie, and this time, it never restarted. We popped out the DVD, put another in, and that was it - the unit never recognized another DVD, and never played another second of video. Our children never had even touched the thing, and it was given absolute care and protection - a padded case, not left in the hot/cold car, only mommy and daddy allowed to operate it. I can't imagine why it would go kaput so fast, so I'm returning it for something else.Save your money - buy something else!!
It's available and priced less than 50 dollars on Xitel's website. I have owned the HiFi-Link for several years now.Users who continue to experience noisy audio need to plug their computer's power into this additional ground loop isolator device:Ebtech Hum X Voltage Hum FilterAnd be sure to view Michael D. Normington's informative video!"Ultimate plug'n'play simplicity - plug MP3-Streamer into a USB port and watch it automatically install without the need for any special drivers. Digital audio is processed via its 24-bit precision DAC for optimum performance. It's quick, easy and extremely effective."
I purchased this tripod to use as a sturdy, table-top tripod. I love the three-way pan head. Basically, it functions like any normal lightweight tripod, but it is much shorter. I had tried a couple of table-top tripods with my Sony a700 DSLR, but found that they were too light to handle the weight of a full-size camera and lens. This one is MUCH more sturdy! The legs telescope out making the height about 15" or so. There are knobs for adjusting for horizontal panning and tilt. And, the camera platform pivots out so you can take vertical photos without removing the camera. As an added bonus, there is a level built into the platform. If I had to post any concern or negativity...it would be that the legs "splay" out some when a camera is attached...it's not a big concern or anything, but worth mentioning. All in all, the convenience of this small, sturdy tripod makes it WAY better than dragging out the big one for small photo projects...such as macro work, slide copying, etc.
I like it. It was easy to use and fast to learn. Two minor negatives: The rubber flap over the spot for the hot sync wire does not stay down and in place. Also, the instruction book does not explain what some of the more exotic and esoteric features are. It merely says how to operate them. I am very knowledgeable about photography, but not an expert. It would have been helpful to have a better source so I could expand my knowledge and use some of the very sophisticated features.
Since this is a review for an HDMI cable I'll keep it short and sweet: The cable works perfectly and there is no reason you should buy a more expensive one. HDMI cables send a digital signal - which means every cable is transmitting a series of 0s and 1s. Virtually the only way the signal of your HDMI cable will be compromised is if you physically damage the cable. There are no problems with the build of this cable and it should hold up for you just fine. The only difference between a "low-end" HDMI cable and a "high-end" HDMI cable is the price. Don't fall for the gimmicks - save yourself about 50 bucks and go with this cable or another cheap HDMI cable that is comparable.
It is 5 out of 5 stars, no questions about it! No dead pixels (my greatest fear), perfect playing CS CZ in 1280 x 1024 (I have a GeForce 5200 too). A bit brighter than I could have though, but I think I will either get used to it or find a better adjustment (it has plenty of options on the on screen menu, I am still working on that). I 110% recommend it!!!
The Rio 600 is great! The tranfer rate is even faster then the Rio 500, the headphones that come with are great (unlike Rio 500), and it is much more customizeable! There are some probs, first a good amount of mp3s I tried to put on it would not play right! Either they would stop a few seconds in to the song or they would just not play! Also 32 mb is not too much memory, but upgrades comin soon.3 1/2 starsAs soon as I can upgrade and they fix the prob with the mp3s this is perfect till then it is ok!Alex Cutler
This is a lightweight, attractive and great item. The speakers can play very loud, the lightweight feature makes it so easy for me to move this item from room to room. It plays burned cd's just fine. I have been playing burned cd's all day on this cd player...it works fine. Very happy with this purchase.
The sound is equivalent--no better, no worse--than older ear bud headphones from Sennheiser. That is to say, about $10-$20 Sony quality, with Sony having more bass and Sennheisers having perhaps a tiny touch more high end detail. The Sonys play louder, too. Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case--I buy a set of these for 10 to 20 bucks whenever I need a new set and they remain the best option. Markedly better sound quality and louder than iPod buds. Cheap, so perfect for working out. They stay in my ears very well.The problem with these Sennheisers is--there is a green removable rubber gasket around the speaker itself and a round green piece that helps hold them in place. I say that they are removable, but they are not INTENDED to be removed. They are rubber, rather than plastic, and the idea is that the rubber helps the phones stay put.Unfortunately, the gaskets and rubber pieces come off when taking them off--which means that you might miss where you lose the small rubber pieces and --bounce bounce--you will have a hard time finding them. I used mine about 4 days a week for a month and the first gasket came off and was lost. Within a week, another of the rubber peices came off, and then the second rubber gasket came off the other earphone. It is a clever design, but due to sharp edges, I can no longer use these headphones. Without the gaskets, the sharp edges will irritate your ears.I got them on sale and decided to give them a whirl based upon sound quality and fit good reviews. The Sonys I mentioned before easily match the sound quality, play louder, and stay in my ear as well. And, are cheaper, and can be used until they really break, unlike the Sennheisers, which are junk because ill-planned rubber gaskets come right off the phones. I would NOT buy them again and I'd suggest the Sonys. Good luck.I have never had a problem with earphones falling out of my ears, but do not think that these held into my ears any better than an average set of phones.
I use this camera for taking product photos and model shots, and it does both very well.Great detail for close-up and landscapes. The flippy screen is awesome, though I don't use it as much as I thought I would. Easy to use, easy to get good shots, highly recommended!
I love this thing, 12 plug in ports, 6 for the bulkier a/c adapters, 6 for straight through plug ins, coaxial and phone line connections included as well. Sliding safety covers on all the plugs prevent any mishaps (just make sure you open them before stashing it behind a giant entertainment center so you don't have to grab a flashlight every time you want to hook something up). Attached is a massive 8 foot cable to snake however backwards way you need to get your system up and running. The connector on the cable is also a right angle plug in so you won't have that jutting out from the way thing going on. Comes with a lifetime warranty and warranty for connected devices. Not a thing bad to say about it.
I like to think of myself as a broke audiophile. So, when I managed to snag a pair of these on sale around the holidays, I was pretty excited.The sound is very, very impressive, as I would expect. First, here's where I was coming from: I typically use a little $300 bookshelf stereo unit as the sound system for my computer, with two 60-watt speakers, two drivers each. This unit gets surprisingly good sound for its age and cost, whether I am playing music that requires high fidelity (violin sonatas, for example) or music with heavy bass (electronic music, for example).I have to say these headphones are actually more atmospheric in sound than the stereo unit. It's like being in your own tiny monitoring room with amazing sound reproduction and acoustics. Sounds in video games (like an enemy sneaking up from behind) startle me like never before due to just how real they seem, and the fidelity of sound is so real and so crisp that I keep thinking what I'm hearing must be from outside my room--but upon removing the headphones I realize that I'm hearing things in the music that I'd never heard before.They do apply a good amount of force to your head. The circumaural ear cushions are fantastically comfortable, and after adjusting them I can even wear them with glasses without any serious discomfort. However before adjusting them I would get light headaches due to the clamping force after a few hours of listening. I do have a small head so if you have a large one your mileage may vary.Additionally, speaking as an engineer, I can say that the frequency response curve of these babies is superb. The ideal frequency response for headphones is generally taken to be one that is flat from the lowest to highest frequencies in the human hearing range--that is, it reproduces exactly what it's given without any attenuation. Take a look at the frequency response for these and I know you'll be impressed. I've never seen anything quite so good for the price. (If you're looking for something to artificially boost your bass look elsewhere, though of course you can always do that via a software equalizer.)In summary--these are the best sounding units I have ever used and they are quite comfortable after adjustment. If you're looking for some good mid-/high-level audiophile headphones, these are definitely a winner.
I guess I'm what you'd call an amateur photographer since I don't sell or publically display my work. I've been at this for 25 years and so I have a few opinions about camera accessories. After reading the reviews I was a little skeptical in the value of this piece, but considering the low price figured it was worth the risk and I could sell it on eBay if I didn't like it.Well, I'm glad I did purchase it. Based on my experience the eyepiece has only one negative: it narrows the framing area. This was observed by others and so is no revelation. I use the eyepiece all the time now and hardly remove it from my 10D, except to attach it to my AE1-P. What for you ask? It gives me space between my face and the data-back accessory.The primary value I've found is it performs as intended: to provide spacing between my face and the back panel of the camera. I've not had any issues with it becoming loose or loosing the rubber eyecup, probably because I don't remove it with any frequency.So would I recommend this extender? Sure, no problems here. For the price and value I've gotten from it, it has been worth the $18. I wouldn't however recommend spending a lot of cycles on making this decision. If $18 is not a lot of money to you, then you have to ask yourself: Is the penalty for being wrong severe? No? Then go for it.
I'll keep this short and sweet. I never have a flare with this filter. End of story. It is like it isn't there at all. It is also very easy to clean with the MRC coating, not prone to streaking. Don't buy anything else if you are serious about photography.
My boyfriend loves it! Gave it to him for Christmas a few years back - economy fell & he didn't re-up his subscription - if economy comes back for him, he'll become a member of Sirius again. Good tunes - great for travelling!
At first I thought there must be somthein wrong with these speakers, because of their price. They are great though! That have quality of 500 dollar speakers, and they work with any music taste. These are a bargain.
Easy to set up and use. Sound Quanlity is great, and I think it is my coneection rather than the device if there are any problems.Makes conference calls a breeze.
I got this printer with my Dell computer, has trouble loading paper, does scan very well, was ok until printer cartridge ran out, to replace it's very expensive.
Not much to say. They're DVD's. You can burn things on one side, and you can print labels on the other. Neat!
No complaints, just wish I would have waited to get a bigger GB and the prices are much lower now.
This was great quality, excellent snug fit.My only problem was I could never remember to put it back on.Still definite 5 stars
The Olympus printer truly produces photos that are indistinguishable from those you'd get in the photoprocessing stores or online photo sources.Unfortunately, the printer prints on the dark side and colors on all photos must be brightened (almost to the point of color blow out) to correct this. Also, the printer drivers didn't install correctly for me. The default appears to be Spanish rather than English. Reinstalling using the provided CD has not rectified the problem.Also, potential purchasers must seriously consider whether about $29 is a reasonable price for 100 prints, because that is what the printer packs cost. Yes, the convenience of printing at home (or during travel) is grand, but many online companies now offer volume pricing for print orders.
My husband loves these. He is a DJ and uses them often. They are great quality and price! Very satisfied with purchase.
These speakers sound great and were a real steal for under $10.00I highly recommend them!
Sony is having lots of trouble these days--from making a competitive HDTV set in the face of Samsung's domination to alienating an international customer base by encoding CDs with a virus capable of infecting users' computers. The emergence of Blue Ray as the industry standard for DVDs has barely made a difference to the bottom line--certainly not enough to atone for the company's earlier loss of Beta to VHS. The Walkman Mini-Disc has a cult-like following but is of no consequence to the company's struggle to keep up with the competition even in a falling stock market.But I still look to Sony for "traditional" technology along with value and quality. These are speakers that might have been sold 40 years ago--but at several times the price. They'll complement any quality amplifier and satisfy all but the most zealous sub-sonic freak. No, they won't vibrate the walls or give you a massage treatment, but they reproduce everything from a symphony orchestra to a jazz ensemble to solo piano or acoustic guitar with impressive faithfulness (fidelity).Be aware that these have no receptacles accepting RCA, mini and similar plugs--just spring-clips for attaching bare speaker wire. And they won't work with your iPod or big screen TV without an amplifier. Still, they're high-efficiency speakers that sound clean, undistorted, and unstrained when driven by as little as 20 watts (RMS) per channel.
So I figured $17.00 what the hey... I just received them today, and I have to give my first impression. Buy these and turn on MTX Bass! I can't believe it. It reminds me of when I was in high school and early college. I used to work on car audio systems, and these things actually have decent bass without problems.Details: No DTS. Dolby surround works well. No WMA Pro Audio. I ran a surround sound test file that I used with my Logitech Z-5500. Front Left, center, and front right sufficiently accurate. The rear left and rear right could be positioned more towards the rear, but you can hear that it is slightly behind. The sub in the test file didn't work that great, probably because of the frequency range. That was why I tested it using MTX Bass, and "BAM!" I was shocked! It sounds good! The interface is fairly simple. Cordless doesn't actually mean anything. You still have to have cords everywhere. It just meant you don't have to plug it into a powersupply because of an on board li-on battery in the decoder (assuming you've charged it up). The earmuffy things are pretty comfortable. As of yet I feel no pressure or strain. I've only been wearing it now though for about 45 min. My presumption is that it will stay that way though. If you expect noise blocking due to the ear muffs, don't! I can hear a dustmite sneeze. Oh and with regards to the hiss. Yes, everyone is correct there is a very light hiss that goes away when playing something over optical. It's barely noticeable with me just sitting here typing. If you are a music buff who needs super high quality audio without white noise then this isn't for you, but if you want surround sound cheap! DANG!Personal: Like I said I just got this product and had to write about it right away. I used to be impressed by my MDR-EX71s. Then I used ER-4P's (Not as good bass, but great everything else). I will definitely be using these surround sound headphones most now!! Unless I travel, then I'll use my ER-4's (Main reason I don't want to use the ER-4's too much is results of research into interaural earphones and their effects on hair cell survival.) I am very very happy with these new headphones! I put a second one in my card already... now I just need something else to buy so that I can get the free shipping! =)
This is a very nice head. I haven't used any other heads that I can compare it to, but I like this one very much. The drag is very adjustable and I get nice, smooth pans. It is bulky and takes up a lot of space in the case and/or bags I use, but that isn't an issue for me.
Its a total waste of money. This product does not have any privacy protection and not easy to use. I have thrown into trash a few weeks.
This is just as expected, if you want to make long exposure picture at noon this is the filter you want, go for it!
I have had this cable modem/wireless router for over two years. I went back to school and have hosted many study group sessions in my home where we were all connected to the internet through this router with no issues. I have used my work and two diffent personal laptops with this router and only had one issue.....I could not get connected to the internet after a bad thunder storm recently. I disconnected the power and the cable, waited a minute then reconnected them and all was good with the www again. As for the signal.....I have a great signal in all rooms of my home and out in the yard. I have an RV parked in my driveway and I can even get a great signal out there. (It is a nice quiet place to work and study.)I highly recoment this product.
I am the most impatient person in the world and it seems that Sony has put this product out just for me. The charged batteries provide countless hours of use in my digital camera and I recharge in a jiffy if they lose their juice. It is a bit bulky but can definitely be considered for travel. Works for me and does it fast. A+
Based on reviews on the Apple web site, I bought these for Apple's in-ear earphones, which otherwise have a tendency to slip out. These look funny but work great. I find myself using lower volumes, even on the subway.
I have purchased this item to mount on a 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible.On the plus side:Everything works great with a "Boost" radio, I can control the iPod (Mini, Nano or standard iPod) from my steering wheel controls (previous - next - volume up - volume down) with my radio (6 playlists selection - previous - next - forward - backward) as well as displays the ID3 Tags on the radio (song title - artist) - feature the factory BMW iPod adapter doesn't offer (to date).On the minus side:The Ice Link Plus Item model number is I20-BMW-T, Where the "T" stands for TRUNK!!! This specific model is for trunk mounting and will adapt to the cable plugged into your CD-Changer (iPod will replace your CD changer). Mounting it on your dashboard will require a little bit of knowledge to know how to connect it or getting the Ice Link Plus model number I20-BMW (doesn't seem to be available here).The second detail is that you have to configure the Ice Link Plus in order to have the ID3 titles displayed on you radio (text was turned off when I installed it).While not being too difficult to do (settings are set by pressing the "6" button on your radio and configured directly on your iPod) it is a feature not mentionned in the Ice Link documentation! In fact, documentation both on the Dension website and the product box is very scarce and support was not available from Ice Link (emails never answered)Conclusion:This adapter displays the titles of your songs on your radio while the more expensive factory BMW adapter will not. It has a dock preventing your iPod from "flying" from side to side at every curve and will allow you to mount it wherever you'll feel appropriate: glove box, armrest, side of the radio, ... (the BMW adapter solution has the iPod connector mounted in your glove box only).Last but not least: Should you change your car, the Ice Link should work with your next car if you get the appropriate connector cable from Dension.I am very happy and so is my Mini :-)
On to what you really want to know, and what you can't get from Apple's website, or reviews regurgitating technical specifications:1) Can you actually enjoy watching video on a screen that small? What about the video quality?In short, if you're holding the iPod as close to your face as you would hold an older iPod to really read what song is playing, the video quality is actually quite nice. The screen is noticeably bigger (the height is about the size of the old iPod width). If you're wondering how the quality comes out on an iPod screen (which is normally fairly pixelated), when you load a video it toggles into a mode much akin to when a computer plays a graphics intensive video game. It takes about 10 seconds for a feature-length film to load (i.e., between clicking play, and when it starts playing).With regard to movies, the iPod doesn't support chapters. My guess is that people will eventually want movies distributed as folders, witch chapters being the individual files. This will allow chapter skipping. That said, once a movie loads, fast forwarding works very well.I loaded a fairly graphics-intensive movie on there, at about the highest quality the iPod would allow. The actions scenes come out fine...about what you would expect for an MPGE4.2) What the heck does this thing actually look like in your hand?It is about the size of older iPods. It is thinner (a lot thinner, if, like me you are upgrading from a non-photo Gen4 40gb). The front is a flat screen, much like the iPod nano, but bigger. The clickwheel is a bit smaller than it was on older iPods, but bigger than that of a nano.3) The screenI have to say, the bigger screen is nice in and of itself. If you have longer track names (if you have live music, etc.) a lot more of the name will appear. This is a very nice subtlety since in oder to read a song title you don't need to wait......for....it....to.....scroll....4) Is it worth it?Jobs called this a regular iPod with "video capability." I'd say the video capabilities are a little better than that gives it credit for. I don't yet have a composite adapter, so I can't see how this comes out on a TV...With regard to exporting video to TV, there ARE the following options:TV Out (on/off)Video Signal (NTSC/PAL)Widescreen (on/off)If your iPod is breaking, or is pretty old, I'd definitely upgrade. If you travel a lot or have downtime where you could hold the device pretty close to your face (train, airplane, etc.), I'd definitely get it. If you don't have much time to enjoy the video capabilities, then it probably isn't worth it.5) FirewireThe tech specs didn't say anything about firewire, so I had been wondering whether it is supported. It actually is not supported at all. In fact, I tried connecting via my old firewire cable, and the iPod brought up a screen that said something like, "firewire is not supported. Please use the supplied USB cable."6) The "case"I saw that a case was included on the Apple website...basically the case, as you might suspect, is pretty bad. I got a 60GB model, and it barely squeezes into the case. That said, cases that support the new screen will likely be unavailable for 3 weeks or so (if what happened with the nano repeats itself), and so it is ncie to have SOMETHING to prevent you from scratching your new screen (which is now more important because it plays video).Anyway, I hope this answers any questions you might have. I've tried to stick to differences between this beauty and the iPod photo.If you're still on the fence, let me say this...go for it. It is really quite nice.
I'm the type of guy that is fanatical about my electronics. This clock radio offers nearly all the features I want in a clock radio with only a few draw backs. I love the flexibility of the alarm's. You can set it up to wake you only on certain days of the week. It also features what Sangean calls Humane Waking System which is basically a way of gradually increasing the volume of the alarm tone or radio. This allows for a gentle wake up as opposed to a sudden jolt when the alarm sounds.One reviewer on this site claims that he was unable to wake to an AM station. My unit wakes me to AM stations just fine so I don't think he understood how to set the station while setting up the alarm. The instructions don't really explain that very well so here is the easy way to set the station you want to wake to. Simply turn on the radio and tune to the desired station. Then press and hold either Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 for more than two seconds and wait till you hear a beep. Then your wake up station will be stored into memory.Turning on either alarm requires several key presses but it is not overly difficult to master. My take on this is that it is a safety feature so that you don't turn on/off an alarm by mistake. The radio also features a basic power failure feature. It will retain it's settings for up to 4 hours in the event of a power failure. However, the alarm will not sound at the designated time if the power is out. I see that as a critical oversite and I hope that Sangean corrects that in the next model. I have mine plugged in to a APC Battery Backup so I don't worry too much about power failures.What I don't like about this clock radio. The LCD display is is very hard to read. I have good vision and I find it difficult to read the display. The contrast could use an adjustment knob but sadly there isn't one.A clock radio of this caliber should have an automatic dimmer. I hate having to manually set the brightness before I go to sleep.It should have a programable snooze function. It does snooze but only 5 min. at a time. You cannot tap the snooze bar repeatedly to add more time.Overall I'm very pleased with this clock radio but as always the search continues for the perfect clock. When I find it, I'll buy but until then I'm happy to use this one. BTW, the sound quality is very good. Not Bose or Tivoli quality but good nontheless.
The folks that 5 star this thing must be really good at programing a VCR. I'm not so I find this thing extremely complicated, assuming it works. I have yet to see a map. Each time I turn it on it toggles through the setup from Language to Voice and starts over and over again.Also TomTom Home can not even find my home. How can I trust it to find ANYTHING correctly?I'm packing this puppy up and sending it back.
Bought this for a friend in US:While it says Iomega on the box, but is, in fact a lite-on, according to Nero.I have NEVER had a decent lite-on burner yet!!!!!!(Three stars given, as i couldnt leave blank)
I bought this for a 99 Prizm, and while I did get it to work, I expected much more.There is a lot of trimming and cutting to make it fit.The major downside is that the factory cup holder will not fit in the mount. The width is too small. So I have an open slot in the dash.
I got a pair of these for my wife for Mother's Day. I never used them, so I can't give any performance particulars, but she loved them, although she also lost them. We looked around locally for a replacement pair, but found nothing she was happy with. Then I saw a review request waiting for me on this product at Amazon and realized this is where I bought them. My wife will be very happy to have another pair of this model.
I have had this 4in1 for a week now and have spent over 16 hours on line with HP and still can't get everything to work . If you are wondering why the operating program is so large for a printer ,it is because of all the spyware/ help loaded . I am not alone ,go to the HP site and read some of those reviews.
what kind of adapter do u need for a mp3 player that works with this unit.
Just got these speakers from Amazon and I have to say, &quot;Wow!&quot; I'm a music lover/stereophile who is picky about sound quality. These speakers replaced an aging set of Altec Lansing ACS53 speakers from the mid 90's. I used to be a snob, doubting that a set of computer speakers could measure up to the sound I got out of my high-end home system. Boy, was I wrong. I base this review on how it sounds with music, everything from classical, piano, vocals to rap and techno. I didn't try it with movies or games... they're not my thing on my computer.The difference between the old and the new speakers is night and day. The highs and the mids are crystal clear without harshness, buzziness or coloration. The lows are powerful, punchy and tight, not boomy or muddled. Amazing 2.1 sound quality. Not nearly up to par with the high end rig that I have in the living room. But for a small fraction of the price, to even be mentioned in the same sentence is truly amazing. Plus, I can enjoy them while working on my computer instead of having to take time out to enjoy the home rig.I was debating between these and the the Klipsch ProMedia GMX A-2.1. Though I can't comment about the Klipsch speakers, I have to say that, if you value music, for the price you can't go wrong with these Altec Lansings. Great for the computer/music lover or iPod user.Three warnings:1. The satellites are tippy and may fall forward if not secured.2. You will want to start ripping songs at higher bit rates. Lower bit rates won't do them justice. You'll be able to hear the difference. Crappy recordings will sound like crap. High quality will sound like high quality.3. Your neighbors will hate you from all the loud music coming from your place.Good luck and enjoy.
as mentioned before, amazon will not ship the SBG900 as they have listed. instead you'll get the WU830G. big difference if you're a mac user - only the SBG900 will work for you.might be the last time i purchase through amazon, if they don't feel it's necessary to send what it was you purchased.
This item is very unreliable. Sony offered a HDMI disc to activate the feature and after activation the unit failed. Sony refuses the repair. This is already the second unit I used and failed. The common failure is indicated by: Won't play disc, any discv. The unit is virtually worthless and no one will repair it. The failure is software related and only Sony must fix it.Who buys it is a fool! Also overpriced!
Very surprised at how great this is for the price . Long cord makes it possible to get up and move around. It also cancels noise from outside .
I've got an E-Machine T2958 with the integrated graphics and what a difference this card makes! My kids got a couple of games for Christmas that required the graphics upgrade and was pleased on everything from the price to the ease of installation.
Works with XP well, does NOT work with Vista. Actually, Vista is not listed on the package... Blogs post suggestions and some offer to download fixes for 2.99, etc. I will simply use this adapter with my XP comp and not with my Vista laptop
Initially after purchasing my Nostromo N52 Speedpad, I was very happy with it. I liked the ability to program a keypad controller with functions to use with my mmo games. I very quickly became accustomed to working with it and to this day I have a hard time playing without a keypad for my left hand. Most of the functionality of the controller was well done and laid out and the software for it works as expected, if not a little complicated in programming.That's where the positive review ends. The problem with this hardware is not that it did not work as expected in the beginning, but that hardware-wise, it started to deteriorate. The buttons started sticking and relative to their position on the circuit board would start activating the actions for the wrong keys!! In the middle of an instance in WoW this could spell death, as any mmo player would know.I ended up trashing the controller after only about a month and have worked with a different brand ever since. Check my other reviews, I may have reviewed it too. :)
We bought this case for Canon S5 camera, it is very compact and the camera fits in very very tightly. I would buy some other larger bag if you need to use it to carry batteries and any other accessories. It is mainly a camera carrying case only.Other than that, the bag is perfect fit for the camera.
Good points:* The S-PVA screen is a compromise between speed (the monitor is stated to do anywhere between 8ms and 16ms depending on site one looks at. However, I saw no problems with gaming or watching a DVD.)* True 8-bit panel rendering 16.7 million colors, with no appreciable dithering. (the S-PVA technology is inherently incapable of dithering anyway...)* I don't need to tilt the monitor downward to get an even lighting of the display. Colors appear even through and through.* Excellent customization and menu buttons. There is even a status screen telling how long the monitor has been turned on and how long the backlight has been on (the light's rating is about 40,000 hours)* No dead pixels upon purchase* 0.27 dot pitch, while note as nice as one competing brand, is very nice. (and the competing brand isn't entirely truthful when it claims PC compatibility...)Bad points:* Some minor backlight bleed. Only at the 4 corners and you'll never see it unless the screen is all black. I've seen far worse.* While virtually ideal for graphics, text seems a tad overprocessed. Even with ClearType(tm) turned on.* Why the speakers? They're pointless for a computer monitor, which is what the unit is sold as.* I am aware of the power button problem (maybe incidents like this are why HP is losing popularity - hint hint, execs...). Naughty on HP's part, but I'll put the monitor in sleep mode and never have to press it or worry that it'll break.* The stand seems a bit flimsy; I worry that too much realignment will loosen its bearings and won't hold itself up. (it also makes pressing the menu buttons on the monitor somewhat annoying too...)* If I work on an image, I do have to occasionally turn my head slightly to the side -- zooming in on the image for closeup work negates any color washing. This problem I saw on a competing model, but on that model it was far, FAR worse.As with all LCD monitors, buy an extended warranty. Dead pixels and backlighting are a hidden market and repair costs are nasty.Plusses and minuses aside, I am very happy with this monitor. And thanks to an extended warranty, if the thing goes back within a couple years, I'll be fine. I'd rather hope it does hang together, it is usable and far better than most of the lower priced entry level gimmicky stuff out there that can't deliver the visual quality.
Works well. Easy to get a signal. Solid performance. I use these in a business application, one has been in service for 2 years and has never been a problem. I have just bought this one, and will be buying another one soon. I haven't been able to find one that comes with the home kit instead of the car kit, so I always have to buy the home kit and store the car kit. This unit, a home kit, and a set of wireless speakers is a good solution for using xm for business.
I had one of these ruggedly strong bags which I used to traverse the NYC subways. It had a nice black color. The thing was just freaking unbreakable. It was so damn good that one day somebody just up and stole it. I am not mad. I just want another one.UPDATE: October 2012I had gotten another one. This bag is amazingly indestructible.
I hated my ipod headphones - they were always falling out of my ear at the gym. I tried the Skullcandy earbuds, they stuck in my ear OK but the sound quality was worse than the ipod headphones. Now I have the Koss PortaPro - 80's chic but my music sounds good. Very comfortable. If anyone can tell me why I can't get the headphones to fit into the carrying case, please let me know, thanks!!
Panasonic does it again! The FX50 has a weird "nub" for a joystick when navigating menus, but it is a definite upgrade to my FX9 and I love the 3" LCD...WOW! The wife uses this camera since I have my new Nikon D40...but I always enjoy stealing a few pics from it for online slideshows and prints!
Flash card works very good. For video recording I would recommend getting a higher class rating than class 6 for uninterrupted recording.
This is one of my favorite products, too bad we can't get it in any stores. I really liked it for the protection needed on your dvd's and cd's.
I AM SORRY THAT I CANNOT GIVE A PROFESIONAL REVIEW. IT IS HOWEVER A GOOD LENS PROTECTOR!!I DEFINATELY RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL WHO WANT TO PROTECT THEIR LENS FROM SCRATCHES!Rom 5:6 Christ died for us at a time when we were helpless and sinful.Rom 5:7 No one is really willing to die for an honest person, though someone might be willing to die for a truly good person.Rom 5:8 But God showed how much he loved us by having Christ die for us, even though we were sinful.
This system was relatively inexpensive and performed well for the amount of money it cost. The high frequencies are very good and the bass is adequate but a little week which not unexpected for the money I spent.It is easy to set up and use. I recommend it for those not wanting to spend a lot on portable mp3 player speakers.
We use the Epson printer for professional photographic images and trust only authentic Epson cartridges. The results are always top-quality.
This product arrived quickly and safely. Product description on Amazon said it worked for Vista, however the packaging material said it did not. Looking online at the manufacturers website I was able to download a driver and successfully install it. The product does work.
There's another product that looks *almost* like this, but also include a fog-free mirror, more CD features, and better sound quality. Go for that one instead!
I got the scanner from Amazon on sale! It took me about an hour to get it to work with Win XP (Installed the so-called XP certified updated driver from Visioneer web site). Still every time I start the PC, the driver works on a randomly fashion!Apparently, this problem is very common and their customer support receives a lot of complaints about their drivers.If you have WIN XP and you dont mind re-installing the driver every once a while, it might be a good scanner for you. The scanning quality is just fine.
I bought this machine when they first came out about two years ago. I liked the fact that the scanner bed would scan up to 8 1/2" x 14" and it was an HP! Little did I know that the evil empire of Compaq had taken over HP and inserted their incompetence into the manufacturing and customer service departments. I brought the elephant home and right off the bat the power converter was bad. HP said they'd have to send me a new one. Instead I took it back to the place I bought it and they exchanged it. This one would actually work but it took me forever to get things calibrated so that images printed FAIRLY close to what I created on screen. Once I got it calibrated it printed fine. The normal scan function doesn't allow you to use the highest DPI setting, you have to use the 48 bit scan tool. However, this will only save to a TIFF file so you either have to enjoy 40 meg files, or open it in other software to convert to JPG or PNG. Then there's the printheads....I've had to replace them twice at about $30 EACH for the four. I got so tired of this that I started looking on Ebay for them. I actually found a guy selling information on how to make the bad printheads work again. I took the chance and spent the $5.00 for the info and it worked PERFECTLY. my "BAD" printheads now worked like they were brand new. THEN there's the ink cartridges... for a device that is supposed to do a lot, there just isn't a lot of ink to work with. Again, I got tired of spending $50 for the combined cartridges and found I could get them on Ebay for LESS THAN HALF what HP or the local Staples & Office Depot charge for them AND they are delivered to my door.When this unit finally goes to that HP/Compaq hell that spawned it, you can bet I will NOT buy another HP (Horse's Patootie) printer ever again.
I am a Mac user and bought this frame because other people had indicated it was *very simple* to use with a Mac. I skipped the software install all together--there is no need. I selected ~100 photos from iPhoto and sent them to email (Mail.app) which automatically resized them, compressing their file size. Next I pushed the photos into an SD card and popped the SD card into the frame.The whole process from opening the box to viewing my photos was about 15 minutes. I love the frames easy menu system. I like being able to add multiple on times and off times, so the frame turns off if I am not home. I've actually been using it as a warning to leave the house for work! If there are no photos to be seen, I best get in the car.I recommend this for first-time frame buyers. I am very happy with this product. Cheers to Philips.
I've owned everything from Apple's Newton to the Palm Pilot. Nothing compares to the E100 or E105. I purchased an E100 when they first came out and recently upgraded to the E105. My only complaint with the unit is that it's more difficult to find software and accessories for as compared to a Palm Pilot. The hardware is great. Those little nuances such as the built in joystick and digital stereo sound are hard to live without. I've added the camera attachment for it. It's nice, but not a substitute for a real digital camera. I've also added the IBM 340 micro drive, which I've easily filled with software (mapping, games, application, reference, digital audio books and MP3 audio files). I recommend Utopiasoft's Hum for MP3 playback. If you're a businessperson, I definitely recombined Casio Soft's pTab software. It's an Excel compatible spreadsheet app that's incredible. I also recommend eWallet. It allows you to carry around everything (except money) you carry in your regular wallet (travel membership info, credit cards, passwords, pictures, etc.). You can also use the E105 to browse the Internet. One quick cable and a $20 web browser on you're on the Net (Not pseudo web browsing (two way paging) like the Palm VI), but real browsing of color web pages with graphics. In this short of space, I can't communicate everything this PDA is to me. Just buy one and you'll see!
You know, this thing works very well... but I still dont understand the price on these things! This is just metal and some screws.... sure seems like this and others should be $19.99 or less. When the mount costs you around 25% of the TV you are mounting... something is wrong...Asside from my issues with the pricing, the product is really sturdy and works well.
First, is small, retractable and very fast, Sandisk reliability and performace.Second, I have read peoples reviews and all the complaining is about the U3 software, not fair if it was purchased just to be an storage device.Third U3 software. There are a lot of misconseptions.Security - Update your U3 software and now you have full security as soon as you plug in your USB drive. Also there is also other security programs to add even more security to your files some are free and some cost money it's up to you. The Sandisk web site will give you discounts on application that cost money.When you plug in your U3 drive it takes about 15 seconds to get the full U3 to load, if you travel an don't want to take your laptop with you, you can safely use anybodys PC surf the web, buy things pay bill or check you e-mail, is all done securely and anonymously. Once you eject the drive there is no trace left at the PC you were even there. This is new technology and it will get better.
When I first went from the cheap iPod earbuds to these headphones, I thought they were really good, but as I tried more headphones, within the price range, I found these to be comparatively weak, and a little overpriced.These headphones are among the most comfortable I felt within the price range and are stylish, though they aren't designed to be worn around the neck.The bass subwoofer inside is very powerful, and for those who want a lot of bass to their music, they will be satisfied. Though, that function eats away at batteries very quickly, and without the bass, the sound quality of the headphones are bad. Also, the Skullcrushers set a very low ceiling for how loud the volume can be.If you want to step up, and get a more expensive, but much higher quality headphones, look into the ATH-m50's. If you want less expensive headphones, that still have better sound quality, you can pick up the Sennheiser HD 202 for only $20 on Amazon.Though if you love a lot of bass, aren't afraid to sacrifice sound quality, and are able to deal with some inconveniences, you will enjoy these.
The printer is great for its price at printing on regular paper. The quality is good and it's pretty compact - excellent for college use.Once I started feeding it envelopes though, it started choking. Using the manual feed takes forever if you have more than one envelope to print, because you'll need to press the "Cancel" button for each print (that lets it know that you're ready to manually feed). On the other hand, using the auto feed resulted in a ridiculous amount of jams. I estimate an envelope loss of 60-80%. Either subsequent attempts would also jam, or the next 1-2 envelopes would become unacceptably smeared with excess toner from the previous failed attempt.I found a "hack" to improve reliability though. You can rest an envelope on the paper stop for the auto-feed so that it feeds at an angle. This dropped loss to about 10%. I should note these were the envelopes with the pre-stick seals.And finally, the features are pretty minimal. It gets the job done, but as far as I could see, there was no print queue (which is especially handy to have if you're getting print failures), so you'll have to activate Window's print queue (if you're using Windows).All in all, a great introductory laser.
This is the ink I use in my HP Photosmart P1100 color printer. The results are super -- especially when used with HP paper. HP makes another cartridge that contains less ink and costs less: model# (SKU) C6578AN. The cartridges are the same physical size, but the amount of ink inside differs. Whatever you buy, be sure to store it UPRIGHT. That helps prevent bubbles or air pockets that can form inside which can cause imperfections on the printed page.
I made a lot of research before buying this lens. was looking for an "all around" lens for the usual "family use": hiking, family events etc. I was tired of constantly switching lens and having to carry a lot of equipment with me.You may find that this lens doesn't get the highest scores in all the expert sites but for an average user like me (Canon 450D) I would just say: ignore it! the pictures come out crystal clear at any focal length, and your family will never notice any slight issues on the edges...The focus is fast, accurate and relatively quite, although i must say that I don't see why USM is such a big fuss. It's not going to be a factor on my next lens for sure. I rarely use the manual focus option but it's nice to have. Again, not such a big deal.The lens construction is good although not great. The zoom is not as smooth as I would expect. It's quite a big lens that gives you a real "pro" look but it's not huge so still easy to carry around.On my 450D, 135mm is enough for most uses. It's nice to have as much zoom as you can but for a single lens this is really a nice zoom. I also don't see any limitation with the 28mm. It's good for most uses including landscape. The only issue I can see is with taking photos of buildings: sometimes you will not be able to fit the entire building in your frame.Bottom line is: ever since I got it. I have not taken it off the camera... well, except maybe a few time when I used my 50mm prime for specific shots.
It was very easy to set-up and use. It is extremely convenient to carry because of its size and copying back and forth from the drive is a breeze. It is good value for money at the current time (Q4 2006).
works fine for me, it records pretty quiet without a pre-amp, but thats only on my computer. the problem with recording is that computers have a limit to how much they can amplify sound (based on strict regulations), so whenever you want to record straight from a guitar, you need to turn everything up all the way. But that doesn't have anything to do with this product.This is very high quality, and if you are a person you can appreciate that, then this is perfect for you.
I have been using this device since 2002, this year(2010) I have been scanning my collection of slides (>4300 slides).5 boxes (10 tray per box) to Kodak slide trays (140 capacity).I also use the SF-200 35mm automatic feeding slide tray. Has been working fine, some mounts have ragged edges which causes the auto mechanism to jam. And, I have 4 trays of plastic mound that will not work with the auto feeder.Using the auto feeder I could scan, annotation listing (excel worksheet) 3 to 3 trays a day. Doing it manually, I have been reduced to one tray a day.I use vuescan by hammerick s/w to control the LS-4000 and process the color slides.Also being retired, I have the time to spend on the scanning, evaluating and cataloging the slides.For best color, you need some color targets to calibrate the LS-4000 and Vuescan.I am using this system on a MAC (intel) machine. But it works fine with windows also.Sometimes I use this to get a positive printing solution on my 35mm colored negatives also. Works great!!!
one of the hard plastic clamp they use for the telescoping legs broke. on the top section! i had to do a quick fix by wrapping it with hard wire to close it permanently which makes the product not so portable anymore.
I owned an S110 before it was swiped from my desk drawer. The little puppy could do quite a lot.I thought that it had all that I needed.I recently bought the S230- it's quite the camera, and now it has more features than I know how to use correctly, like manual ISO settings, manual shutter speed, etc. Considering the size of the camera, the image quality is excellent. However, considering the size, it's easily lost or stolen.On a side by side comparison with a sony camera, the canon tends toward a red shift, where the sony tends toward the blue. This makes skin tones look great on the canon, whereas the sony takes some great landscapes (the sony pictures of the sunset over San Francisco Bay blew the canon out of the water)I have a 128mb CF card, and always run down the battery before the card fills. I haven't tried turning off the LCD to see if it helps.I held back 5 stars simply because 5 stars should be a flawless product. In my mind, 4 stars is still excellent.
I received this in time and in excellent condition. The cables worked well with no problem at all.
Jensen GPS is affordable, works super nice. It has salved my life to many times. jojojoJensen NVX-225 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
At first glance, these plugs had a very cheap feel to them (which slightly worried me), but they ended up being great. I just got back from a month long trip to Europe (used the europe/UK plugs), and these plugs worked great. I had no problems whatsoever. For the price, you'd be crazy not to pick them up!
Sony's DCR-DVD300 is my first digital camcorder. After using a JVC VHS-C camcorder for 8+ years, I did a lot of research, which I highly recommend, and finally decided to purchase the DVD300. But since it was a brand new model, it was very hard to find reviews about it. The few that I found revealed concerns about noise, vibration, editing and the complexity of menu functions. I'll talk about these in a minute but first let me state that the reason why one chooses a DVD camcorder instead of a MiniDV (tape), is that the first offers tremendous advantages over the latter in terms of managing your videos. I should also note that I'm not a professional video maker: all we do is home video to capture life's good moments. Finally, this is going to be more of an operational review, rather than discussing the camcorder's technical features. For these, please refer to the other reviews. That said, here we go:1 - Noise and vibration: a lot has been said about this "noisy" camcorder and, in fact, the microphone captures the motor noise. But, unless you want to capture the "sound of silence", it won't bother you at all. The same about vibration: while holding the camcorder, you actually feel the DVD spinning. But again, it's not an inconvenience - and this "vibration" does not interfere in any way with the DVD300 operation2 - Menu: if you feel comfortable changing options on your cell phone or programming your VCR or TV, then you should be OK with the camcorder's menu. You navigate using arrows (up, down, left, right) and a &lt;enter&gt; key - exactly like on your VCR's remote control. Of course, like any new electronic device, it takes a couple of days to get used and memorize the functions.3 - DVD specifics: recording your video on DVD is totally different from recording it on a tape. A new video clip (or file) is created every time you press the record button. The DVD media allows you to select the exact scene you want to see, without having to watch the ones before it (or using fast forward). Two types of DVDs can be used with the DVD300 camcorder: DVD-R and DVD-RW. The latter can be recorded multiple times like a tape, and allows in-camera editing, while the first don't. Once RW discs are full, they have to be finalized prior to be played in another device than the camcorder; this operation takes 9 minutes. To re-use a DVD-RW it needs to be re-formatted. When finalizing or formatting, the camcorder MUST not be shaken. In some of the reviews that I read, there were some concerns about how reliable a DVD driver, a very precise piece of electronic hardware, would be after a couple of years in a portable device. Since I did not have an answer for this, I decided to play safe and bought a 3-year warranty with the camcorder - just in case...4 - Editing: the biggest advantage that DVD camcorders have over tape ones it's how easy is to edit your videos, even IN the camera, if you don't have the patience to work with an editing software. The in-camera editing, although not rocket science, demands some patience and understanding of some functions that can be easily learned. If you don't want to edit at all, that's fine; just finalize your DVD-RW (DVD-Rs don't need to be finalized, nor can be edited) and play it on your computer or DVD player (assuming it is compatible with the format, as most are). Two recording modes are offered for DVD-RWs - VIDEO and VR. The latter is the one that allows in-camera editing, but has some restrictions. For example, I wasn't able to copy a disc recorded in VR mode using the provided software. Additionally, VR mode may not be compatible with most DVD players. If you want to go one step ahead and edit your videos in your home computer using the provided software, loading a DVD to the computer is much faster than loading a tape - it takes about a minute to have all the clips (30 min) available for editing. Pixela Imagexxx, the editing software provided by Sony, is very basic and limited, but it will give you nice edited home videos. If you want to fly higher and give your videos a professional looking, look for a more sophisticated editing tool, starting at $100.5 - Conclusion: this is a great camcorder, even for those who are not very interested in editing their videos. Being able to get a recorded DVD directly to the DVD player is a bonus, something that cannot be done with a MiniDV camcorder. The videos' quality is very good, although the still pictures are not. This was actually my only disappointment with the DCR-DVD300.
Use headphones while on treadmill and they're comfortable enough. Signal is great in the home theatre room but not so good from adjacent rooms or uptairs. Range is probably about 25-30 ft. The optical connection does not work but able to use the coaxial which is working fine. Would return it but I have an optical to coaxial adapter so I was able to get around this. I think the sound is very good. It looks sturdy enough and comfortable. So far I'm happy with the product.
I have really enjoyed my Creative Zen since I've had it. The only complaint I would have is that sometimes it will just stop playing for no reason. Hitting the play button will fix it so I dont know why it cuts out sometimes. Other than that I've had no other problems! The software is also super simple to use.
I bought this bag nearly a month ago and it hasn't let me down yet. It has an adequate amount of space for the amateur that has a few lenses. For this photog, that means being able to store 2 flashes and 4 lenses, plus a few other accessories. Because the main compartment has velcro'd foam dividers, you can rearrange to your photographic desire.Internally, in the main compartment, there are two pouches with mesh - great for cards, filters and the like. The secondary compartment opens up wide and has two elasticized pouches - I assume that these are for shoes?. This pouch is large enough to hold a folded 95cm Lastolite reflector (which folds down to 1/3rd of it's open size). The tertiary compartment, while not very large, does open wide enough.Externally, it has 2 side pouches, which are large enough to hold a can of pop/beer; and two auxillary straps. The underside has tripod straps. On the back, there is an open compartment/bungee strapping. This section is not very effective at holding jackets larger than a thin windbreaker.My only major complaint aside from the Canon branding at the top (makes it a target for thieves) is that, whilethe straps are nice and wide, the bag itself seems a bit short. I am by no means a tall individual at only 5'11''; so if it was maybe 2inches taller, it'd fit perfect on my back.Despite those complaints, i would definitely recommend this bag to anyone who asks.
Awesome productPros: looks sexy, very small, very fast and really easy to installCons: no on/off switch, but thats not too big a problem for me.
I bought this for my wife to use while working from home mostly on the phone. The sore neck she was having before from cradling the phone between her neck and shoulder is gone.
This tripod is great for what it is -- a very light weight, fairly sturdy tripod. Good for mobility. If you want good vibration damping, more sophisticated pan, tilt motion mechanism then you'll have to go much higher end and heavier. If you want quick, light and fairly good -- I recommend this tripod. One of the earlier reviewers (from 2001) complained about cheap plastic screws etc. That was true of older versions of this tripod -- the mount links are now made of metal.I use this tripod for computer vision work where I have to collect data from many views. For that its great since I can move and readjust it rapidly. If I were hiking and doing nature photography where I moved a lot, I'd recommend this for the same reason. The tripod legs adjust by quick on/off clamps. The stem screws up and down -- you can also loosen the clamping screw and just yank it up and down for quick changes. There's a level on the tripod to keep it oriented. Despite how light this tripod is, it is better at damping out vibrations than several other cheap aluminum ones I've tried.If you have a super high zoom lens on a high end camera, you probably need more damping than this tripod can provide for rapid shots. I used it for precise photometric vision and had to go to 2 step SLR shuttering: Lift the mirror, wait, open the shutter since the mirror lift caused enough shaking to be noticable. But that only occured at very high zooms (400x) on a very high end camera.
We are satisfied with the GPS. Good deal for the price!But could not mount yet, with the parts got in package.The ball of suction cup unit does not fit in the circular slot at all.I dont know if we are missing anything?If anybody could mount this unit, please help.
If you are teaching and like to have lots of resources handy, this is what you need to have.
I am really tired of bubblejet printer due to the ink drought very fast, So I choose the laser printer this time. All the functionality are working fine.Hope this time I can get ink power last longer than HP/Epson bubble jet printer!
This recorder is compact, easily portable, and records sound well. Some digital recorders I've used result in tinny voices without much depth, but the Sony is fairly true to natural sound. The price is also reasonable for the quality.What I don't care for about it are the following:- battery life seems to be short (average two months with intermittent use)- buttons are almost flush with the casing, so you have to look at what you're doing with each recording. I would have preferred the "record" and "pause/stop" buttons to be elevated slightly so I could activate by touch.- erasing is not that intuitive. Although you're supposed to be able to hold the erase button down firmly and erase the recording, usually I have to start playing and then press the erase button twice.- organizing in folders seems overly complicated. I have to read the instruction book each time.
I just got these headphones toady, so there could be problems later. I'll add them later if I find any.These are defiantly the best clip ons I have ever got (have had around 6 or so). Before these I had the Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones, which worked great but after like 6 months or so (forgot exact time) the left ear's wire got messed up and kept cutting out. I would still recommend them as a cheaper alternative, since they sell for about $15. The Koss give a bit more bass I think (hard to swap between two headphones), but these are very close. These give the loudest sound for a clip on that I have found, so can use lower volume with it sounding the same (good for your ears =P). Also from what I can tell, sound does not escape, so nearby people won't hear your music. The clip design is very nice, but does seem complex from picture. They have a strong metal wire with some softer rubber, which is barely noticeable when worn. The wire could get bent, but probably would need good bit of force and shouldn't bend in use (may bend if you sat on them). They fold open, but still close tight enough to give great sound (most that open don't seal well). You can also slide them up and down to better position the earphone to your ear, but that can slide rather easily. The cord has a soft outside, which is nice compared to wires, but probably will still tangle (hasn't tangled bad yet, but new). Also came with a nice little zipper pouch.As a quick summery, they sound great, have a good volume, seal sound good, have a nice clip, good cord, and are a great clip on.
Excellent, just what I was looking for in size and price.
I just picked these up at the cyber Monday sale at best buy for $85.00. I am absolutely astounded!! I listened to them in store next to several other assorted brands logitech 5.1, insignia 2.1, Altec Lansing 2.1 and a couple others the sound quality was head and shoulders above the rest! This test granted was in a noisy store with horrible acoustics of course. I got them home and put them in my kitchen to replace some cheap speakers I had attached to my Sony dash. Looks like I will be doing a lot more cooking! I have an audiophile friend that came over to see what I was raving about. He was floored that this much quality sound came out of such an unobtrusive and basic looking package. He said the only difference was size, price and volume but sound quality was on point! Yes, they are loud and they do thump very well!!! But these were 80 bucks his were 8000, not really a fair comparison but talk about David and Goliath!Now the bad...When I checked these out in the store the volume and bass adjustment knobs were severely shorted. Any adjustment to either caused loud crackling and hissing which I am sure is caused by many a curious ham handed twiddling. Also as mentioned there is no way to turn them off other than to cut power to them. I will simply adjust the volume from the source as much as possible instead of the volume knobs. Hopefully it will last a quite a few years if not I would gladly pay to have them repaired or attempt the job myself. They are that good..end of story.That aside for a mid priced thx certified system they are simply amazing. Buy them and don't look back.
This cameria does not fit the kodak easy share CX 7300 this is the camera dock 3M873/ M883I was told by both ends this canera would workit does not fit AT ALLI would like Bob to send me the correct port for this cameria or refund moneyI am still waiting on the memory cards 3 of them and a battey charger to plug in car and housethis is very importand that I get these items soonboth patyies were wrong about the cameria fitting in this portPlease take cae of his matterplease send correct port or cameriaplease send memory cardplease send augo battery charger and home charheror I must do a write off on visasend ups to home I am disabledor you give total refund plus someting of my time i spent buying batterys and cards and strapplease make this correct of I must write my band and your bank
I've been through about 5 printers in the past 9 years. My last printer was a multifunction Canon MP370 which lasted about 2 years, but it finally clogged up out of warranty. The MP600 is kind of big, very heavy (which I kind of liked that for a change) but is extremely fast, produces high quality output and easy to use. I've had it for 2 weeks and both my wife and I use it daily. She copies lots of stuff for her artwork, scrap-booking and card-making. The color reproduction has improved a lot. It also scans fast and accurately. Best of all, it is very quiet and so fast in B&W text mode that it doesn't seem possible. The setup had one problem that I've never encountered. The instructions made a big deal out of not connecting the USB cable before the software was installed, the wording was incorrect which led to me connecting it up incorrectly anyway(and I knew better from experience). You can't go wrong with this printer, except the ink is a little hard to find and very expensive. One complete set of cartridges will cost you at least $75. I'll be looking for after market ink soon. Canon would make more money if they simply cut the ink costs by about 40 or 50%. This is a very good multi-function, much better than my past experiences with Epson and HP.
I purchase this bluray player about a week ago. The intial set up went smoothly. I was prompted to do a firmware upgrade. Once I did it, the wirless stoped working and I called samsung. They advised me to reset the unit, which I did. That did not help. I am getting ready to send it back to Amazon. I am really dissappointed with Samsung. I cannot believe they roll out these new products without testing them. Their quality control does not exist.
Easy to use, quick to set up, and solves the pile of equipment problem.This is an incredible product!
Love the look. Easy to use software. Battery life doesn't last at all if you are watching videos. Can't buy movies at their website. Zune to Zune sent songs only stay on your Zune for (3) days.Still work needs to be done. I hope that the next gen. corrects some of these issues. Zune could be the best on the market if Microsoft choose to fix these problems.
Extremely comfortable to wear. Incredibly roomy with plenty of space for my laptop, power cord, several books, and school supplies. I loved this bag so much I bought a second one for my husband.
This is near perfect for the space i was trying to make comfy for the office. The price is ideal.
This card rocks! If you like to listen to music on your computer (any format) this card is great. The 3D isn't quite as good as the Vortex2 sound cards based on A3D 2.0 but the EAX on this card does a good job. If you like music this card if for you. I LOVE MINE.
Ok ... I went into the target today wanting to get a memory card for the camera I had bought at another store today .. So checked out this camera while i was there . I picked it up &amp; very pleased with its performance .. The quality of the pictures coming from this camera is outstanding. If you decide to get it for a gift or for yourself to take pictures of family &amp; friends over the holiday . Whom ever has this camera will be satisfied w/how easy it is to use . The 199 for it is well worth the cost
I bought this filter on the mood of having a good protection for my 50mm Canon lens. I read good reviews about it and was waiting with really good expectation my filter. Can tell wasn't what I was expecting, was even better. The built quality feels so good that you want to kiss it (I did, lol). The filter is heavy weight and heavy duty. The UV protection and the anti light reflecting are real things here. Couldn't be happier with this filter. Very recommended to anyone wich invest big money on lenses and want to protect them, JL
It looks like an excellent design. Works and feels small. Packs up easily. After a year, I find it's too small and lacks sensitivity. Nor really worth it. I use my standard Logitec mouse and that works fine.
pros:easy to returncons:does not power computer, does not charge, does not fit bay exactly (slightly forced), computer went black on second attempt (no apparent damage), waste of time searching, evaluating, waiting for ship, testing, returning, starting over.
Came free with huge hard drive. Don't feel I should have to waste fourteen more words, handicapped as I am satisfying your review parameters.
My previous keyboard before this was a microsoft keyboard that was wearing out. After this Fellowes keyboard I moved on to a relatively high-end Leopold keyboard.The Fellowes keyboard has some great positives:- the construction is solid- the multimedia keys are nice- the hand position is greatThe thing that killed it for me is the way that the keys felt when pressed. It was *very* mushy and stiff, with no tactile feedback to let you know that the keystroke had registered. In order to be confident typing, I had to press the keys quite hard (not "touch" typing at all), which ended up causing more strain for my wrists than could be overcome by the ergonomic position. After 3 weeks my arms were much worse than when I was using a relatively old Microsoft keyboard.Keyboards are subjective, so your mileage may vary. In my case I was happier switching to a keyboard that a) is not ergonomic b) has mechanical (but quiet) keys and c) has *no* numeric keypad. b) and c) outweighed a) for me. The significance of c) if you aren't in accounting or some other profession where you might use a numeric keypad regularly, is that your right arm doesn't have to reach as far to get to the mouse. That 6 inches over the course of a day makes a big difference.
This is a great radio, clock and alarm! I gave it to my 70 year-old mother for a birthday gift and she loves the rich, bass sound, the small footprint, digital tuning (with knobs) and wonderful reception. This would make a great gift for anyone!
the flash washed everything out! outdoors it takes great movie clips and pics but if you are planning to use the flash be prepared to see white or black blocks of nothingness. batteries run out very quickly. i did like the size of it...just wished it worked.
I purchased this mount after looking at the one Circuit City sold me with my 42" Panasonic Plasma. It was going to add almost 3" to the overall depth from the wall. I wanted something a with less clearance (I wanted my TV close to the wall, and this holds it 1.25 inchs from the wall when mounted), and this did the trick. You are limited to flat mount or 5 degrees, but that is fine or most home installs. The mount was sturdy, and we lagged it to three studs, which the mount easily hit.With 5 degrees of tilt, we had enough room above the mount to add the surge protector and feed the wires thru the wall. I suggest planning out where you will mount this, mark it out, make your hole and place your box to feed the wires, then attach the mount to the wall.Overall, good quality, keeps the TV close to the wall, and easy to use. For the price, you can't beat it! I returned the one I had purchased at Circuit City today, and got my $250 back!
This card works with Mac OS 10.4 without any setup whatsoever, so don't buy into that stuff that's like "pay us money blah blah blah." And it also has awesome range.
Have an older Toshiba Laptop that works very well, but it needed a boost. This battery was just the ticket; runs like a brand new machine (well, pretty close anyway). Bought the battery here at Amazon about 10 bucks cheaper than anywhere else. Arrived in 2 days.
I bought it because many ppl rate this high, but for me, it wasn't pleasure to get it. I had 2 of it but one didn't work properly. It worked for 10 minutes fine, but then suddenly lost signal and didn't work at all. I reset it and tried it but samething happened, so I just returned it.
Overall, this is an excellant camera as far as quality of pictures, features, ease of use. I loved it until it just quit taking pictures. After speaking to 3 sony tech support representitives and answering the same questions, they finally came to the conclusion that it was broke. Duh! I didnt drop, mis-use or abuse it. It just quit taking pictures. Sony's 90 day warrenty made matters worse as it will cost $148.00 to fix the camera. I was a big buyer of Sony products until this happened. You would think after spending $289.00 on the camera, it would come with a longer warrenty. Lesson learned! My rating for Sony is a 0 but the camera is a 4 star.
This is a perfect handheld radio for weekend marine use or even a backup for more serious boaters. This radio is easy to use and comes with great accessories. The reception is great and it does everything I was needing. I use this radio on my boat during weekend outings and it has come in handy on several occasions.
This fan does exactly what the description says. I got one of these for my office and liked it so much I ordered a second for home. It has a very small foot print and puts out quite a bit of air flow, compared to other fans of it's size. Besides all that... It looks cool, people will ask you "what is that".
I purchased this docking station not knowing what to expect-- I plugged it in, docked the ipod and turned this little station on. WOW! Great sound for it's size. Not "tinny" or too much treble. I was pleasantly amazed!
Fast shipment,works great!whish it had a diceing blade,altho shredding works *L*
Works great, easy to install and its working like a champ from last 3 months.. Good product
Love this thermos. I set it in the morning as I'm getting ready for work and then fill it with coffee before I leave. Coffee is still hot in the afternoon when I finish the last drop
I bought this product and I wish I had not. In most cases it is much faster and efficient to copy the text by typing than trying to scan it. You will only get a headache.
cool and beauty bag. Anyone who want a small, stylish bag will love it.
Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote ControlThe remote I've waiting for. Replaced 4 remotes on the end table. Easy to program, use and see without my reading glasses.
First of all Mr. Cranky HAS to work for Apple. I read his other review regarding another MP3 player and he basically said the same thing. Anyway, I bought this player after comparing it with the Ipod. After research of reviews from critics and consumers alike, I noticed that the Ipod was lacking compared to San Disk and even Creative Muvo. For $10 cheaper with the SanDisk, I get a digital screen, an FM radio, a voice recorder, and a usable flash drive. With the Ipod, you pay $10 more and don't get the aforementioned features. I installed the Music Match software and found that Windows Media Player 10 is MUCH better. It's easy to drag and drop music files that you rip from regular CDs. I don't see myself downloading music for now. I'm too busy archiving all the existing CDs I own. Overall, I love this player. I can run with it. It's hardly noticeable. I would appreciate some kind of neck lanyard when I want to lift weights instead of placing it in my gym shorts pockets. I paid $90 through Ebay at the time.
This probably one of the best headphones you will ever purchase, period.Pros:Sound:First of all, these things have really nice sound quality edging on the Sennheiser CX300's. These headphones are just amazing with lows, mids, and highs. The base can be a little deeper but that can be fixed with any equalizer. Really no complaints in this part and I am pressed say you won't find headphones better than for $75.Design:These things are straight RUGGED. I have owned these for about 7-8 months now and I am really amazed at how resilient they are. They got run over by a rolly chair with a 200 pound person on it without a scratch (albeit the paint got scuffed a bit). I even put them in the washer by accident. No problem for these bad boys. This is something I saw was an issue with the bose In-ear headphone. The wire was getting stripped on the Bose pretty easily. I have not found a way to hurt these yet. I accidentally run over the wires and just tugged at it really hard as well. Nothing happens.(Cons: The wire is a bit short but it should be fine. The headphones are only comfy if you have medium or large size ears. A few of my friends could not fit it in their ears. Something to watch out for)If you are planning buy these, just remember that you will fall in love and these things will still be working after you die :D.
My Klipsch iFi system lasted almost 2 years before it puked. But before it puked it was an awesome sound system. It began to play only 1 speaker and then the volume control was not controllable and might blast you before you got control of it via your software volume controls. Controllers are almost impossible to find, and priced very high. I donated the whole thing to my techno friend who said he could use the satellite speakers at least. Here's what Brian said, "So I opened the sub up for the heck of it and 4 of the 5 main capacitors are blown out. The tops are popped and chemical residue is leaking out. They usually last a lot longer than 3 years! Either theres a design flaw or they had a whole lot of bad capacitors. That would explain part of why its intermittent. Some signal still goes thru but then gets cut off by all the damage to the capacitors. My guess is something else is wrong that caused them to blow out. We could replace them but theyd probably go bad again after a certain amount of use. It looks to me like the insides will get scrapped and maybe it will make a good stand alone sub,"I opted for a Logitech z2300 at half the price. At least when it pukes, I won't feel like I spent a whole bunch of money on it.
This digital camera needs contact lenses! The images produced by the camera were all blurry, just like my eyes without glasses. I admit that it is easy to use but the resolution is not satisfactory.
I just received and installed PCT International #3039 Antenna Preamplifier and it lasted about 30 minutes before shutting off and killing signal. I removed the power supply to see what signal would pass. It worked better, but still had snow in the picture. I am using it on the #3020 Deep Fringe anttenna and with local channels less than 20 miles from my house I get better signal with rabbit ears. I live 1/2 way between Cleveland and Pittsburgh and need a large antenna to get these signals that are 80 miles away.
I got this cable, quality looks ok, but length is not 25 feet. So could not use it to give better feedbackI also contacted the vendor outside of the return window(I could not open it before) and they don't want to even consider helping.I would n't go to this vendor United Integral.
I got this for my 102 year old grandmother and she loves it! I set it up in about 10 min and then went home and got on the Presto.com website and set the rest up in about 10 minutes! Just about the easiest thing to do. She only gets e-mail from whom she wants and NO junk mail. I am the acct manager and am able to see if she needs ink and paper from the website and adding and deleteing e-mail addresses is a snap. Highly recommended.
We initially bought this for our camper, and loved it because it packed a DVD player and a HD off air receiver all into one package. It worked great and when camping season was done, we brought it home. We used a small antenna and were able to get several over-the-air HD channels immediately. Our seasonal neighbors at our campground are still erecting giant antennas, and we plunked a small one down with infinitely better picture quality. The HD over-the-air picture is so clear it's hard to believe.At home, it has performed flawlessly too. It did great connected to Cable, and the picture quality is outstanding. For a multi-purpose unit I have had no disappointments.
When the radio is on it continues to display the call numbers of the station. I would like it to go back to 'time mode' display after a few seconds of the radio on. My radio is @ 10 years old - volume knob is 'crackly' when adjusting.
I Think great!!Yo lo recomiendo ampliamente ya que he comprado dos monitores de este tama&ntilde;o y son grandiosos!!Luis M. Cort&eacute;s
Greatly satisfied with quality of video in HD. Audio is fair. Home theater system a must. Unfortunately, there are currently not enough HD channels available from ANY provider to make the cost of this purchase advisable at this time. Wait!!!
Put a HTPC plus TV in a spot where only two hard wired cat5's went in. But did not need everything connected to scream so put TV, DVR and internet phone on one wire with the D-link and used the other cat5 direct to my HTPC yes Internet bliss, 1GB speed too...
Your site was the only place where could find a replacement for my lost Nikon UC-E6USB Cable for my Nikon Coolpix 3100. Even Nikon could not satisfy my request.THANK YOUCynthia Valesio
Buy it if you don't know anything about networks or if you are a networking guru.Great product, cheap too.
its a cable to eliminate needless wiring, it helps to keep it neater and more visible. but of course it needs to be almost right next to router...
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I purchased these speakers mid October and as of December 28th ive had trouble with them.It seems as though the volume control is malfunctioning,i must play around with the volume control in order to get both speakers to work. I am not happy with this purchase and i will look to another brand in the future.
Now I can finally use my old favorite keyboard again. My hands are happy.The description for this product really should emphasize that this is a SOFTWARE CONVERTER, which makes it possible to use PS2 devices with a USB computer. The cheaper USB/PS2 gadgets (some around $3.00) are only PLUG ADAPTERS. They simply connect the wires of the PS2 to the wires of the USB, which is completely useless for most devices.I didn't understand the difference and bought several of those useless ADAPTERS, thinking each one was defective. They weren't defective as such, they were simply a useless product.
My price after rebate is about $5. The outer case appears to be solid enough. The zipper is a piece of trash, but for $5 I can live with that. I ordered free shipping; order placed September 4 and arrived September 8. Amazon projected delivery was September 20.
I really like shooting with this model. The interface is simple and easy to work with. Although you may have to buy other components to make it compatible with your camera I think it's a safe buy. I had been thinking about purchasing this product for a while and I'm glad I finally did.
Looking for professional features without the pro price tag? Look no further, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 is the camera you want. I love this camera! Every time I go out and shoot I come back to my computer and am amazed at the results. It's so easy to use, lightweight, and compact. The 12X zoom is very handy, and the image stabilization really works! Spend a few extra bucks and get a 1GB memory card. It's so nice to not have to worry about how many pictures I'm taking. I spent an hour and a half at a botanical garden and shot 128 pictures, and that only used a little over 1/4 of the 1GB card. Battery life is great, hasn't been a problem for me. What else can I say. This camera is fantastic. Skip over the point and shoots and get this camera! You won't regret it.If you don't believe me, there are plenty of professionals that have reviewed it and loved it too.
Have not used these enough to give a final thought. The times I have they work great. Plus the photo stores want a lot more money for the same thing.
Purchased the Panasonic Replacement KX-TGA230B phone battery. It is a great match for the original one.It was just a smidge tight getting it in the phone. However, once in it hasn't let me down. No more cut off calls because the battery died. I highly recommend this product.
This is a very nice bag at a reasonable price. It has lots of room for equipment.My only complaint and reason I returned it in favor of the Lowe Flipside 300 is the bag lacked structural support. The nylon and padding are nice but the top (where your camera sits) caved very easily. The Flipside 300 had a structurally sound (sturdy) feeling compartment that felt like it would protect your equipment a lot better. However, that pack is more expensive, though it can be had for about $60 (not much more).
I just purchased the Toshiba from Amazon.com, and I couldn't love this TV more. I have spent weeks searching for the perfect TV for my new home theater system in my bedroom and I settled on this TV, because of great reviews, options (such at video out - that allows you to watch cable on your external speakers i.e. home theater), and style. The picture quality is sharp and flawless (almost as if you were watching HDTV) and with a DVD and the Colorstream component video option, the picture is even better. Sound quality is also good, with no humming as with other flat screens. Options seem endless. With easy menu navigation and tons of features, this TV is a steal from Amazon. Also, I ordered this TV and recieved it in 2 days flat w/free shipping, no tax, and up-to-the minute status of your order. If you want a TV for your bedroom, this one is perfect in every sense. When compared to other brands, Sony is about even, but very expensive and all other brands seem to be much lower quality. You won't be dissapointed!
mine broke after 3 mos. Philips has it now and will replace it (taking 4 weeks). I had to pay shipping. I say spend $100 and forget about these cheap'o models.
I tried other aftermarket holders for my nuvi 255w and none worked worth anything.. ONLY THIS ONE! I now have two..one for each car. They are great! Highly recommend! Stays put but can be moved from car to car easily when needed!
Great cables. Great company. Enough said.
When reading reviews on how the cassiopeia was bulky, I thought it wouldn't matter, since I'm going to get all these great features of the pocket pc. WRONG. After getting it, I was definitely put off by how heavy and bulky it was. Also the quality of the case kind of put me off also. The back was made of a cheap plastic and the front case of some cheap aluminum alloy. Although it looked like a brick, it sure didn't feel as secure as one. The screen was excellent, and the pocket pc program great, but together they cause all pocket pc handhelds to fall short of the palm due to their size. Everything else about the cassiopeia was pretty good. Another problem I had with the cassiopeia was that the software that was provided by casio was poor...correct that it was worse than poor, it was &quot;a piece.&quot; When buying a pocket pc, realize that casio is not in the business of making great computer products, or software for them. I think this would be a good pda for those that dont mind the pure size and weight of the brick, but I wouldn't think about buying it until it dropped a little more in price. I ended up getting the sony clie 760, which I find is the perfect balance between size,(it's very small, fits perfectly in my pocket, smaller than my wallet), and functionality( featuring an mp3 player and the palm os, which I have grown to love.)
this is direct compare to sony mdr888 (50$) and shure E4C(300$) with all the headphone i got, those are the only 3 i think SQ is high enuff for this direct compare.. while both mdr888 and superfi require at least 50hr of burn in (if not 100) i dont got much improve in shuresuperfi vs mdr888as expect, super fi better in high.. about the same in mid(yea.. they both are as good/bad in mid range) but bass is what make mdr888 worthy of compare to 170$ headphone. while super fi got smoother bass, mdr skip light bass and give you very deep and pitchy one. when you listen to same song the mdr888 give you much deeper and shaper bass. both mdr888 and superfi start off very crappy, it got much better after 30 hrs of burn-in + 2 weeks of usage. so i would say it require 50+ hr burn in b4 use.superfi vs shure E4Csuper fi got much better bass then E4C while E4C blow super fi in mid range.if you dont care bass.. better buy E4C. if you want cheap or pitchy one.. mdr888. full scale bass?? super .fii dont compare it with E2C(other one i own) since the price 170$ vs 100$ is very unfair eventho superfi blow E2C every possible way. its better compare E2C to super fi 3.reason i compare mdr888 170$ vs 50$ is becuz if you using super fi most likely you luve bass.. while mdr888 aren't as good, but only cost 50 and the bass is just as good.. in its own way.
I need to buy it but i dont know if works with the Nikon D90?? need help..Ecoproyecto from Guatemala.
Ok, so i bought this last night from a friend for $50...What a steal. I have been shooting on a 50mm f/1.8 and i love that lens, but it cant zoom. I shot for a whole day yesterday on this lens and it was pretty good, but not worth the $299 its selling for on here. I would recommend the 18-55mm IS lens, the extra stops really make a difference. This lens has a soft focus (well to me anyway). None the less, i have enjoyed shooting on this lens with my XTi and it is a good starter lens, but you are better off buying different lens (unless you can finds this one for under $100)
Item worked great for a recent snorkeling trip to Hawaii. All the controls were easy to access and the pictures turned out great. The only recommendation would be to bring along an extra battery as you have to leave the camera open to fit into the case(at least on the Stylus 410 that is).
I've had the LT 40FN97 for four months now and am very pleasd with it's performance. The SD pictures are overall great, and the HD is outstanding, razor sharp. While shopping for this at a local video store and comparing it's picture to the much more expensive other brands I couldn't understand why the other tv's were getting so much attention from the other shoppers. The JVC picture was as good as if not better than all of them. The picture settings (color, brightness, etc.) took some tweaking before I was satisfied, but that's true for any TV.I'm not a gamer so I can't comment on this set's performance in that area or as a computer monitor. I bought the JVC to watch TV and DVD's, so for those purposes the 40FN97 more than met my expectations. The fact that it doesn't "accept" 1080p input seems irrelevent in that almost all HD programming is sent as 1080i. What the JVC does is convert that to a 1080p picture, and it's spectacular. For the price you can't go wrong (paid 1799.00, have seen it since for 1499.00). Oh, and by the way, don't waste your money on expensive HDMI cables. Experts and techs will tell you that there's no difference between a $200 cable and a $10 cable. Got mine online for $7.00 and don't see how I could possibly get a better picture on HD with a different cable.Anyway, I highly recommend the JVC LT 40FN97 for TV and DVD viewing.Update 2/09: Over 2 years later and the picture is still as good as when it was new. I'm a believer in JVC.
It is almost impossible to slide my garmin GPSMap 76CSx unit into this carring case. it needs to be significasnly upsized to be useful in this application.
Foarm's product is superior to anything I've seen! I purchased the molded woven fabric case for my Garmin 76CSX and I'm very impressed with not only the protective properties of the case but also the design which allows you to fully utilize all functions of your GPS while the unit remains in the protective case. Don't waste your time with a case that simply holds your GPS and requires you to remove the GPS in order to use it.ps. The shipping on this thing was crazy fast!!! I think someone from Foarm must've jumped on a plane from CA to PA and threw it in my mailbox!
"This product stopped working less than 2 weeks after getting it. Both the auto and wall charger!!! I bought this for my girlfriend and it worked fine the first 1 1/2 weeks or so. Then her car charger stopped working. About half a week later, the wall charger stopped charging. The LED still functioned, but the phone wasn't charging at all.I could understand one of these accidentally being bad, but having both fail within a week of each other is rather suspect. I would not recommend this product to anybody... maybe as a chew toy for my dog.
burned at an avg. speed of 8.5x for 8 gigs of data ... pretty fast for such a cheap disc :P
Bought this coffee pot after my percolator 4 cup coffee pot broke after 4 years of service. It delivers your coffee very hot. It is a lot quitter than my old one, but Im sure the technology has improved in 4 years. The Stainless steel design always looks fancy and fresh in my kitchen. Would definitely buy again..
It's a Female to Female HDMI coupler after all. Not much to it. I am very curious to know if this received any type of QA as mine didn't work out of the bag. The price was great, but now I would have gladly paid $20 at RadioShack for one that worked! I've started the return process and will update this depending on the actions of the seller. I don't know if this was just a rarity or if there's others out there that didn't work either.
I received the cable quickly and it is working great. I was able to update my GPS as soon as I got the cable.
I bought this drive to replace a smaller capacity Sandisk drive that I was very happy with. However, the U3 software supplied on this drive makes it virtually useless. The U3 software caused my computer (and another) to repeatedly lockup. Sandisk technical support suggested that I use another application to remove the U3 software from the drive. Unfornately, the removal application doesn't work any better than the U3 software. I would stay away from any usb drive the includes U3!!!
If all you're using this camera for his personal/home security, this camera is great. The Infrared Lights provide plenty of illumination at night for front door security with NO front door light on. The wireless feature is great to keep from having to string A/V cords everywhere. And it does work just fine. It is also very discreet. Most people never notice it sitting there. Definitely a great buy at the price.
This item was a big headache. I had big hopes for this Linksys item, but it let me down big time. It frequently terminated the internet connection. It seemd to be periodically automatically releasing and renewing the IP settings. Couldn't stay connected to AOL thru TCP/IP for more than a few minutes at a time without getting booted off. At least three times a day, the internet connection would be completely dead, and the router and cable modem would have to be powered down and powered back up to re-establish the internet connection. After reading many message boards, and seeing lots of people had the same problem with Linksys routers (not just this model), I sent this back.I got a Belkin F5D6231-4 wireless router as a replacement for about 90 bucks. It's been working great with none of the problems I experienced with the Linksys router.My advice is to go with the Belkin router, or try one of the Netgear models.
I bought this specifically to add a belt clip to my 5th gen iPod 30 GB. The tab that secures the belt clip broke, so the clip now easily slides off of the case. This is nice if you want to put it in your pocket, but not nice if you want the iPod to stay on your belt.If you want an ipod case with a good belt clip, this isn't the one you want. Keep looking.
Was a gift for my mother for Christmas for my mother. She enjoys it almost daily watching birds and cars coming up the road a mile away.
I've had my c200 for a few days now and haven't really found anything wrong or have any regrets about buying it. If you plan on taking a lot of photos, you'll need the extra storage. I found the set-up very easy. The included software is really neat; there is a lot you can do with it. Transfer of the photos to my computer posed no problems whatsoever. Everything is included except an AC power adapter, which I definately recommend when you download pictures to your computer. There isn't a problem per se'. You just may want to preserve batteries, but really no big deal since the camera uses 4 AA batteries. The problem I encountered however is that no one seems to sell the AC adapter by itself. So I went on-line to HP's website and purchased it there; no problem. The thing is a bit expensive @ $50 but I think it's worth it. Perhaps a more generic AC adapter would work but I wasn't going to take the change and cook the camera. The next step up in a digital camera in my area would cost another $200. I'm happy with this one.
The Magnavox MP3 DVD Player is just plain wonderful! The picture and sound quality this DVD player has to offer are excellent! This DVD player also has very good durability. It comes with a good DVD remote that has everything you want on it, and it is very easy to use. You can buy good surround sound speakers to go with this product and hook them up to the Magnavox MP3 DVD Player, which is great for any one who wants a good home theater system. The Magnavox MP3 DVD player, unlike other expensive DVD players, is very easy to hook up into any TV that is capable of having a DVD player hooked up on them. It plays all types of DVD Videos, CDs, and even MP3s. The price for the Magnavox MP3 DVD Player is outstanding! For A spectacular DVD player, with wonderful sound and picture quality, the easy to use Magnavox MP3 DVD player was at a very low price..... I recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a great DVD player that is at a very good, and low, price.
my granddaughter got this for her 2nd birthday and absolutely fell in love at first sight. The light is such an added bonus she really feels special because she can turn it on herself. very nicely built too. It was a very good purchase.
the picture on this monitor is great. everything is crisp and easily readable including text. The monitor itself is very bright (750 nits!) and displays all colors wll with no problems that i can see. All the connectors in the back make this a must have for any pc home theatre enthusiast, as the monitor connects directly to vcr's and dvd players (analog and s-video ports). Viewing images on the widescreen is great, as pages that require a scrollbar can now be viewed all at once. Not to mention how much difference a widescreen monitor makes for dvd's.My only gripes with the monitor are that it does not have a dvi port, it doesnt tilt very much (just a little up and down) and the max resolution is 1280x768. But if you can look past these faults then this is a great monitor, especially with the 200 dollar rebate being offered at the moment. I found mine at a store known for its best buys, for 799, with a mail in rebate for 200 bux. So the monitor ends up costing me 600 bux, which isnt too bad for a 17 inch, widescreen no less
We purchased this phone for the features, and it did not disappoint. The phone is well constructed, and the speakerphone is full-duplex so both caller and receiver can talk at the same time. At first, we thought the cord would be too short, but by stretching the cord out (holding one end of cord with one hand while pulling with the cord out with the other hand), it becomes longer than expected. The caller ID screen does not light up, but we didn't like Indigo (looks like wrist watches from the 90s) like so many others that do light up.This is one phone well worth the price!
We bought this because we need to extend the reach of the wall socket and for that it performed nicely. The big plus for me is that by chance the tall microwave rack we had also used a Tripp Lite cord panel so it was a perfect fit for the rack and matched the other, like it was meant to be there.
I used this on a netbook on which my wireless broke. Using the USB port was perfect so I didn't have to trash the netbook. I think this only works on XP so you should check to make sure.
I purchased a Mobiblu DAH-1500i last Christmas for my daughter. It arrived promptly and looked great. We loaded on some MP3s that we had and bought a few more through the Walmart online music store. All seemed to go smoothly. However, a few weeks later, several songs that had been loaded would not play. We tried resetting and reloading loading everything and still could not get 100% working. I have repeatedly emailed the tech support, once in March, again in May and again over the summer. Never received a response. I have tried updating the firmware but for some reason, that has been unresponsive on my system. Also the headphones broke not long after we purchased it. I would not recommend buying this.
I tried out in the course of over three weeks four different camcorders before deciding on this one. It is wonderfully quiet not to mention light, compact and easy to use. The LCD screen is clear and big. The playback is clear with excellent sound. Many extra features such as the editing options during playback were an unexpected treat. I like to shoot somewhat professional footage up here in Alaska and edit it with music and this model by far met all my usual standards and more......
They arrived on time and for the money they are perfect for what I needed them for. No I don't like a lot of base and feeling vibration so if you are that kind of person they might not be for you. But for sitting at a computer and even listening to my itunes I have enjoyed them felt like they had a nice sound!
Just opened my other colored ink and its empty. Very upset as I had something urgent to print and was so embarassed.
Though not part of original description, these markers only work if you have the e-pen for Panaboards. That would have been nice to know before I ordered these. Thankfully, was able to return them with no problem.
This drive is very unstable with my G5. There were problems with file transfers and it would constantly disappear from my desktop. I've had no problems with Lacie or OWC.
Yes iTunes is a great software interface, and the iPod is sleeker/smaller, but for me it is all about the music. I listen to tons of music and don't want to pay $1 per song when I can download unlimited tracks (and stream them through my XBOX 360 to my home stereo...playlists and all) for only $15/month. I am now discovering new bands that I would have never plopped down $15/CD for, but when it doesn't cost any more, why not check them out...instantly? If not for the Zune, I would have never heard what are now some of my favorite bands. The Zune marketplace had some bugs in the beginning, but after some software updates, the service is now A+. I love it...I haven't listened to my iPod in months.
This player is a leap above everything else. I really can't begin to explain how amazing even your old DVD movies look with this player. If you have a 1080P it's a must have, especially if you don't want to have to upgrade your favorite old DVD's. The quality is amazing. Overall very impressed.
UPDATE:After some research I see that the DGS-1008D is sensitive to power and the new printer was on the same circuit. Moving the printer to another power outlet solved the reset. I would upgrade the rating if the D_link web site had some information about what is a pretty widely publicized problem.I have had this product for a couple of years and never had a problem. This week I installed a wireless network printer on my router (which is down stream) and everytime I print from my XP latop the DGS-1008D D-Link swtich resets.The product is EOL so we will see if I can get any tech support.
The most difficult part of getting this mouse set up was getting it out of the cocoon of plastic packaging it (and every other gadget) ships in. Once that was out of the way, it took about 20 seconds to set it up and I was on my way. Mac OSX picked it up and loaded it exactly as one would expect.This mouse fits my hands well, and has a nice weight to it... not heavy, but solid enough to feel it. Most impressive (and useful for a portable mouse) is that it will track on *every* surface.I mean that literally.I don't know how many times I would default back to the trackpad because my (former) wired opti-mouse didn't track on a random surface! Last night, I went around my house to see if I could find a surface that would trip up this trooper.None existed!I think the only variable yet to be determined is battery life. It comes w/ 2 AA, but I have a feeling some heavy duty rechargeables are on the way.2 things of note that some people may not like, but don't really bother me:- no side-scroll w/ the click-wheel. That seems like such a common feature these days (and honestly, I would have appreciated it) but I've never had one, so I guess I don't yet know what I'm missing.- If you let it sit still for a few moments, the power management makes it go semi-inactive such that it takes a fraction of a second to 'wake up' and track the cursor on the screen when you move it agian. Every wireless mouse that I've ever used is impacted in this way, but it is something to consider if you've never used one before and you're super-picky about response time. However, it should be noted that if you keep it moving (ie- gaming) there is no delay that I can notice.Especially if you have bluetooth built in (NO DONGLE!), I don't think you'll find a more solid wireless mouse to your portable workspace.
This was a gift for my husband and he likes what he has seen so far, but he hasn't had a chance to hook up outside yet. When he does, I will let you know.
This receiver replaced a thirty five year old tuner and amp, they were top of the line then but were showing their age. This one works well with my CD player and turntable but the tuner is not good enough for my rural location.
After having great experience with Brothers Laser MFC 7820N, it was necessary to replace the drum unit with Brother DR350. That was in May, 2008. A year later - and less than the 12,000 copies I was supposed to achieve with this new drum, my copies are faded and ghosting. Now I'm wondering whether to dump it for a new printer for about the same price or get another "questionable" drum.and the Brothers MFC was such a great machine while it lasted. This is the first time I ever gave a ONE star to anything!
Smaller components, such as the headphone jack, IEEE1394 jack, etc will fail on you and repairs will cost you hundreds of dollars. I purchased one of these cameras in august of 2009 only to have both the headphone jack and IEEE 1394 port fail - only days out of the one-year warranty expiration period.Do NOT buy this camera because for what your paying (an extremely expensive $3,000+ price tag) you would expect a much more quality product. **These various ports and jacks failing are a known issue with these cameras. See the panasonic forums and other websites**
The sonic impact serve its purpose.Its durable,convenient and great sound.This is my first portable speakers for my ipod.Ihave another one that is bigger and more expensive,but I'm always ending using this .The sound was very crispy and bass is really compact.
For those of you who are not planning to get your music from the those questionable file sharing programs, Zune is the answer. Zune Marketplace has almost all the tracks you would want in their store, and for $14.99 per month, you have unlimited access to their songs for you computer and your player. Apple I-Tunes does not have this subscription service. At I-Tunes, you need to purchase each track for 99 cents. I have already downloaded hundreds of songs from Zune and I am enjoying them on my player. It's like a new album every day, all for $14.99 per month. The songs will only stay active if you keep subscribing, but you'll never need to buy another CD. For me, that will save lots of money, and I get to try songs that I would probably never have purchased. Everything about this has been easy - the software, the sync, the store, and the player itself. I read other reviews about people's initial problems. I say that as long as you have Windows XP on your home computer, you will have no problems. Highly recommended.
I ordered this item dec. 28 and It still hasn't shipped yet{ jan. 20 } so I couldn't say.
I love it. Great for slicing potatoes and shredding cheese. Have only had it a short time so am sure I will find more uses. I buy cheese in bulk and this is the greatest time and labor saver.
Excellent sound! Use 107.3 in the Orange County area and it sounds almost perfect. Some fuzziness between songs but no fuzziness or static while playing.
I used to own a beautiful JVC CRT television back in the day, and always remembered how much I loved the picture. So when I needed a CRT TV for my bedroom (for watching VHS tapes on) I knew I wanted a JVC. Amazingly I was able to find the EXACT TV I used to own at Goodwill used, but alas, it did not come with a remote.I've used universal remotes before and hate them because every time the battery dies you have to reprogram the darn thing. This remote requires no programming. Put in batteries and use!It sure it nice to be able to watch TV without walking up to the TV to change volume and channels (and be able to mute commercials) but the MAIN thing I needed was being able to switch video inputs for DVDs and video games.Not a single problem so far. Recommended for anyone who purchased a JVC TV and needs a replacement remote.
After an easy firmware (1.6) upgarde.....this unit is even better.for one....its faster , eliminate the pause or slow start completely!
I just bought this product through [...] and it arrived in short order. As others have pointed out, the manual instructions are not the greatest, but after a little while I was able to figure it out. I managed to upload several pics from my camera by inserting the memory card and copying over the pics to the internal memory (yes, it did have internal memory), then added more pics from my computer using the USB mini port and also copied over a few music files. Great news, the slideshow did play w/ music, you have to set the music to play on the music set up menu.I agree that the stand is flimsy and may be problematic down the road. The picture quality is great and the music plays beautifully. Although, I noticed a few times that the music had a slight break, then continues on. Well I'll see how it goes. This is a Christmas gift for my mom and I am really hoping all goes well. I got a really good deal for the price!
Looks good and performs well. But the plug is flimsy and poor quality. It feels as though it will snap any time soon. I had to be very careful when I pulled it out as it felt like it was about to snap off. The cable to plug structure needs to be stronger. I feel this is a three-four use only product.
good pricedecent delivery timedelivered when said it wouldwill buy again
I bought this to replace my kit lens and I immediately had buyer's remorse because I thought I rushed into the purchase based on a friend's recommendation. The lens sat in my bag for months and I used primarily my Canon prime lens. I pulled the lens out and captured portraits and candids of my children the other day. I uploaded the photos and I was amazed! I got really sharp and beautiful photos wide open. I really enjoy the wide-angle of the lens. This lens is great for standing upclose to a subject and getting great full-body shots. It's also great for being close to buildings and getting the entire shot. For fun I went through my house and shot pictures of the rooms. The lens makes rooms look bigger and more intriguing. (I can see this as a great lens for a realtor to showcase a home's interior and exterior fantastically well because of the wide angle.) I'm very impressed with the sharpness, blurred backgrounds, and lens speed. Buyer's remorse is gone...
This cable as an A connector on one end and a mini-B connector on the other. It works with the Sony PSP. It feels a bit cheap but the price can't be beat.
I don't know why, but I have this bad habit of buying lots of different headphones. I'm always in search of the best. These are my current favorite. I used several different pairs, but these are the main ones I use. I'll admit that I primarily use them at home on a Zune and an Ipod. I previously had used some Bose Triports. All the Bose haters won't like me saying this but they sounded good and I still believe no $100 pair of headphone could match the sound quality back then. I've tried several.Obviously these blew the sound quality of those away. I immediately liked them. I tried the HD-580s but those aren't very good for an Ipod and portable CD player. It seems they're overkill and you won't get enough volume with them.With these, they just sound nearly perfect. Everything is so balanced out, unlike with some headphones these days. You'll hate me for saying this, but the Bose IE earphones sound almost as good. The only problem is that they're a little bass heavy. Those have more bass than these if you could believe that and those are tiny! I can't wait to see how many people say I work for bose. For the record, these are better than any Bose headphone so far! I just ordered some Grado Headphones, so i'll see how those are soon.I have one negative about these headphones. The plug is very picky. You touch it or move it the wrong way and you'll hear stactic and it sounds as if the sound is cutting out. I've had that issue with several Sennheiser headphones. It's not my devices. This minor thing doesn't take off anything from my score. The cable is also extremely long. That's just proof they are really not meant to be used on a portable device, but that's obvious!Overall, these are very, very good. You can't go wrong with these.
Love this product. You can set your favorite radio stations and set the timer to shut it off, so you can continue listening after you're out of the shower. Battery strength indicator is helpful.
I used this switch for the video portion only and it worked without any problem. Both inputs have good image and the automatic switc worked fine.
For the last year, I've been dealing with a splotchy signal on my bedroom TV.This was due to my bad splice job on the full size cable, when I snaked it through the wall.I was getting a bad or dropped signal, especially when any other electric signal interfered with it.Today, for the Stanley Cup finals I replaced that cable, and went direct to the source in the other room. BINGO. Goodbye splotchy hello clear picture and sound.INCLUDING my Hi-Def signal channels in the 700 range on Time Warner.At first the sound wasn't on, but I simply changed channels, and changed it back to the original channel, and BINGO, full sound and picture.I like this so much, I'm going to replace all the cable in my house with this, even with a connector, this is better than the bulky, and inflexible thick white stuff. AMAZING!
I've enjoyed using this for long exposure photography. It does what you'd expect. I am using it on a Nikkor 18 - 135 DX lens on a Nikon d80.
I have owned this pocket pc since February 10 ... I walked into T-Mobile and bought it for $500 ... The reason: you do not need a phone plan to get 24/7 online service ... Incidentally I pay only $30 per month for internet service and 20 cents per minute for the phone ... This is a good platform for people who have a cell phone already ... I have nothing but good things to say about this machine and the outstanding service at T-Mobile ...
GPS Compatibility...As advertised, TOPO! works well with GPS units. I use it with a Garmin Vista Cx GPS frequently. Other people's negative reviews concerning GPS compatibility probably stem from their assumption that they should be able to download the maps themselves to a GPS device. No, you can't do that with just TOPO.As advertised, you CAN download waypoints or routes before a trip, which becomes extremely helpful when you feel lost. And you CAN upload waypoints and tracks after a trip, which is very interesting to map where you've been.General Comments on the Software...This is an excellent product which I always use before going exploring or mountain climbing. I discover new features in the software all the time. I don't think the program has ever crashed on me, and it is not hard to learn. 5 stars!!
Overall, this keyboard/mouse set works pretty well. For general computer use (surfing the web, checking email, etc), it'll serve you just fine. However, for anyone doing any gaming or image editing, this set just won't do.The keyboard has an F-lock, which is all right, except in gaming I frequently use the F keys AND the Print Screen button. In order to do Print Screen, I have to turn off F-lock, and then hopefully remember to turn it back on. A bit of an annoyance, but not so bad by itself.The BIG gaming problem comes when you need to hold down a key for a long period of time, for example to run. It will send the signal that you're pressing the key for a while, then stop. You then have to let off the key, and press down again to continue running. Running long distances? Get ready to mash those keys down many many times.As far as image editing goes, the problem comes from the scroll wheel. It's rather non-responsive. Middle click is REALLY hard to do, and middle click and drag is nearly impossible.
Velodyne VX-10 are recommended if your looking for value and performance,Have this for almost a year and it's awesome,clean & smooth bass,looks like an 8"sub,construction heavy and solid, characteristics of a quality subwoofer.Be a proud owner of this pocket thunders from Velodyne!!!!!
I received my item and was ecstatic as I opened the package. I had bought the headphones, hoping they would remain in place hooked on my ears. I had hoped they would stay in place better than the stock headphones I received with my iPod. Keep the stock headphones!! These Sony h.ear's kept falling off! They wont hug the inside of your ears at all!!!
Targus CityLite Notebook Case, Nylon, 15-3/4w x 4d x 13-3/4h, Black/GrayI received this as a Christmas gift. It does fit my 13" MacBook Pro in the computer compartment, but can not put my 15" portable lapdesk with the computer. It will fit in the case, but I have to put it in one of the back compartments. Does not have as much room as most other cases. The laptop compartment measures 13.19" x 1.69" x 11.81. They do not tell you this before you can order the item. The exterior dimensions are 15.75" x 4" x 13.75". It is a very sharp looking bag, just wish it was a little bigger.
Worked so good I bought another can.After blowing out my computer the internal hard drive temperature droped 6 degrees C.
I'm certainly no audiophile: to the contrary, I favor sub-$10 ear buds as I'm hard on them, lose them with some frequency and like to leave pairs in various places around the house. I've bought other inexpensive Coby buds before and never had any issues.These were absolute trash. Sound quality and volume were both so bad that, after 10 seconds of listening, I couldn't continue. This product is so bad that I'd be reluctant to buy any other Coby bud at any price. Amazon, IMHO, should remove this model from its offerings.Absolute garbage.
After using the Garmin c530 GPS and non-slip dash mount, I'm convinced this is the best GPS unit for the money!
I needed a good 6 socket protected strip and this is exactly that. So far all is working well with no issues. Quality seems reasonable so good value for money
HP ink/toner for HP printers. What could be better? I don't bother with bargain, no name inks when the prices at Amazon are so reasonable. I feed my printers the best I can...HP toners and inks!
I recently purchased this player because I wanted a progressive scan player, but didn't want to pay a lot.For the price I was amazed at the picture quality. Even without using the progressive scan and with an S-video cable, the quality far exceeds my old (and still very reliable Toshiba SD1200) player. I was really impressed with the zoom function to make widescreen movies fit 4:3 TV's; there is no degradation of picture and no pixels that I see if I use the zoom function on the old player.The sound is a little lower than the old player, but with the optical output using PCM, it does sound fuller (I am still trying to find which is better, PCM or bitstream for Dolby 5.1). DTS sound is excellent.The only drawback is the setup is a little funky and I haven't seen a screen saver if you leave it paused for more than 10 minutes.In all, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and functionality of this player. I have several Panasonic electronic devices, and they haven't disappointed me yet.
After viewing a movie, press the remote's stop button for a few seconds longer and the movie EJECTS! Press the remote's stop button again and it loads. You never have to leave your chair (except to put in the new movie, of course.)The USB port is 2.0 compatible. It works with all my USB drives and is backwards compatible with 1.1. THE USB port may be a little slow to read your movie but who cares? It works!!I would highly recommend this player. It's cheap and I love the USB feature.
I tried these with 4 players ( Sony, LG, LiteOn, Samsung ) work fine with all of them.
I got mine for a mind-boggling fifty bucks at Best Buy online, and have been quite happy with them. I use them mainly for watching DVDs and the occasional CDs.For dedicated and discriminating music listening, I probably would recommend spending about four to eight times the price if you are especially picky about sound quality. The mids are not very well-defined, and the highs can be a bit harsh at really high volumes.Otherwise, these are more than adequate for most people. With an impressive 91db of sensitivity, they &quot;sound&quot; louder and more alive than most speakers 2-3 times their price, and deliver impressive bass, probably the result of the enclosure being quite deep.Oh, and one other note: these are a bit oversized for the &quot;bookshelf&quot; category of speakers. If you really are planning to use them in a cramped position, you may want to look at the dimensions listed and use a measuring tape to make sure you have adequate room.
This unit worked as described right out of the box. I just hooked up the same cables from my old VCR to get both DVD and VCR working.Only issue was that the audio while running a DVD was lower than normal TV or running a VCR tape. Subsequently I connected my stereo system/speakers as secondary output for the DVD (it's labeled on the back of the unit) and now I get great surround sound coming out of both the TV and the stereo system.It takes a bit to figure out the audio settings but once you do you'll highly enjoy this unit!!
This is a great enclosure for my wife's new computer. The size is just right and it is easy to work with.
We are small family, but using several computers--three desktops, and two laptops. Each computer had been worked individually until we connected them networking. As a result, our communication became smoother and more efficient. Technically, we could connect wireless, however, I felt more positive with cables.
The set seemed good. working indoors fine. Took them to Rocky mountains, but never got a chance to check the real range. One of them stopped working for no apparent reason. I did not drop them , the operating temperature did drop to 40 degrees, but that cannot be the reason.
They my be fine when they work but if you ever have a problem your out of luck.There customer support said my only option is to buy a new one. Mine was only 14 months old and three cds.A hundred bucks bites the dirt. Needless to say I won't be buying another Yamaha product.It is to bad I can't give it neg. stars
I have been a Linksys fan, with reservations, up until now. I have two LANs running (home and office) using the Linksys 4 port cable/dsl routers (one with cable, the other dsl). They work well and are reliable. My major reservation is with the documentation which leaves a lot to be desired. I did not need technical support with either. One of my routers was doa which took a while to figure out, however once I figured out it was defective and got a replacement it worked fine.Now onto the WAP. I have the WAP connected to a Linksys router. Beside the WAP I have a notebook computer with a Linksys wireless network adapter. I can't get them to work. The documentation is horrible. The advice on troubleshooting is pitifully bad. And I have yet to hear back from tech support who we called two days ago (they promised a call back within 2-3 hours). I can't get through again due to constant busy signal. I have sent an email message and have yet to hear back on that.Clearly I cannot recommend this product. If I ever get any help from them or get the stuff working I will provide an update.
I had always wanted satellite radio, but thought it would be out of my price range because all of the accessories that I thought I had to buy and have installed. I was telling a very good friend about wanting a satellite radio and after taking him to see the display they had set up in a local "Best Buy" he wanted one also, but like me figured price of all the accessories would be a bit much, and we both left it at that. Well about two weeks later He was in a mega truck stop on the outskirts of Denver, (He is a Car Transporter) looking at the XM radio wondering out loud if he should bite the bullet and just buy it. A trucker over heard him and Said, "Well buddy you could buy all that stuff or you could do like I did and just buy the Roady 2." The trucker went on to explain what it was and how he could put it in himself and that if he acted right away he could get the home kit sent to him free. Well say no more my friend bought the roady 2 and call me the very next day and told me about the roady 2 and the free home kit rebate offer. Fifteen minutes later I was buying my very own.Hooking it up was so easy, and customer support was great. I had to be careful while driving because it it hard to channel surf with the roady, but I just ordered a remote and that fix's that problem. The sound quality is so much better than am/fm radio but at times I do hit dead spots, but they don't last that long.The mounting can be a bit trouble some, but I solved that by using the velcro pads they hold it in place very good.There are so many great stations I have not been able to listen to them all. Being that I love all kinds of music it is hard to pick my favorite station.I sent the rebate for the free home kit the same day i bought the roady 2, and as I sit here writing this review I am rocking to station 74 -The blues stations.I don't know if they still have the free home kit rebate going on, but it is great to be able to hear xm radio in the house. The home kit like the car kit is very easy to set up it comes with a stand and everything else you need (except a remote).The sound quality of the kit is very good and like I said the ease of hooking it up to a home system is easy.Being that a lot of new model cars come with satellite radio the death of commercial radio is right around the corner.So if you love crazy wacky D.J.'s and commercials, then the XM Roady 2 is not for you. But If you love great music and lot's of it Then The Roady 2 is for you.
I am not sure what the problem is that folks are having with this unit. I guess the negative reviewers must be having some set up issues or they live in some impressively constructed fortress of a house.I got the unit last night. I set up the antennae (that came with my audiovox receiver) in a south facing window and plugged in into the signal repeater. I then connected the repeater antennae to my audiovox XM player and it worked like a charm! I now have a very strong signal throughout my 1500 sq foot main floor (I have not checked the other floors of the house). We have a nice house with solid construction. In fact, without the delphi unit I had a hard time getting a signal through any of my windows, so I really am impressed with this product.At this price this unit is a STEAL! I highly recommend it.
This item works well with the headphones I purchased and gives them a little jump in volume that makes listening to audio interviews that much easier.
Excellent little radio....just don't understand the languages on the stations...except the Spanish music isn't bad. Not a radio to take to work with you.
Linksys wants you to think all of the glowing BEFW11S4 reviews are talking about the same hardware. Unfortunately the quality in the current iteration of this router (Version 4) makes me worried about Linksys's future. Several years ago I bought version 2 of this router and was very happy with it. I also had a friend with version 1 that had worked well for him. So when I needed another one for myself I figured Linksys would be a good bet. I could not have been more wrong. Version 4 (If there is only one row of lights on the front it's after version 2) is the worst network hardware I have ever used. Out of the box it is obvious that this is not the same hardware as the previous versions and it becomes much more apparent when you actually try to use the thing. I never saw the router work for more than 30 minutes without hanging and forcing me to physically un-plug and plug in the router to get it to respond. From reading about other people's experiences it seems that this is a hardware defect or a firmware defect that has not been fixed in multiple releases over the last year. In fact new firmwares have actually introduced new problems so this router is just not worth the trouble. If you know you are getting a version 3 or earlier go for it, otherwise don't waste your time or your money.
If you're looking for a very long male to male cable, here ya go. I use it to connect my laptop in one room to my projector in another room for watching films.
you would think for the price it doesn't skip but it does!
Unlike the cheap imitations that I have tried in the past, the Tripp Lite transfer cable installed easily and worked well. Transfer rates were what you would expect with USB 2.
The Plugs, are in my opinoin are the best headphones on the market. I've used many others like Sony but , they lack comfort and great sound which you get from The Plugs. Great bass sound and the cushion comform to your ear for that customized fit that drowns out the outside noise and gives you a crystal clear sound. The cord is nice and long. The Plug is the ultimate headphone, I just love 'em!!
Excellent choice.. Easy to use. Consumer Reports rates this Camera Number 1 in picture quality.. Love the Slide show and Paint program.
Because I am deaf and unable to use the telephone all my communication with my children is done by email I needed an alternate mail method for times that the internet is down or having atemper tamtrum. The Mailbug fits the bill admirably. I can't say enough about it.
Liked the product and in a handy size. Picture quality is great for the outputs it supports on a standard definition TV. Looks cool too. If you have an HDTV get a DVI->HDMI cable instead... as it's cheaper and has better quality.
I bought these recently, after listening to all of the speaker sets [$$$] in a local specialty computer department store .... These sounded the best by far, and I'm continually amazed at how little they cost for the quality of sound produced. I'm a musician with considerable recording studio experience, and if you don't mind listening to digital audio, whether cd or mp3, then you really can't go wrong here. My stereo is in a closet collecting dust.
Better construction then a basic cable, but if the signal is better is hard to tell, so improvement may just be appearance.
The order was processed quickly. I received the item promptly and it was quickly installed and charged up and is working great. It was a great buy and a great transaction.
Length:: 0:18 MinsThere's a constant diagonal streak on the upper middle part of the videos i took with this camera. This unit could be a lemon, but I'm just bothered that they didn't checked this unit. See the attached unaltered video (sorry about the file size).P.s. I have another Canon camera - S2IS which is still the best IMHO. I purchased this A570IS for my sister who likes things compact and simple to use. Having returned this, I will be looking for a reliable model.
I purchased this unit Dec. 2007 from Sears and I purchased the 3-year extended warranty. I have had nothing but problems. I started having problems with this unit keeping timer recordings. It would be setup and not record anything. Also, the unit froze completely when I was just pulling up the navigation menu. It is very erratic, you might go one week and it be fine and then the next it would lock up several times. Then I started having problems with the digital tuning(if you are using this on cable, be aware). In our area, we have the 46 music channels that come through clear on a Sharp HDTV. When I went in Setup to rememorize the channels, over half of the music channels were gone. Also, you can't simply add and delete a digital channel to this unit, you must go through Setup and run the entire scan all over again. Anyway, I was losing other channels as well that my HDTV was still getting. Then I started having problems with DVD-RAMs working with this unit. It would show a message that the disc was unreadable and would lock down. That's when I took it back to Sears and use the warranty that I purchased. After 3 weeks and them telling me nothing was wrong with it, I sent it to Panasonic directly. They replaced the DVD-Drive and digital board in it. I just got it back 2 weeks ago and I started having problems with it again. So, buyer beware on this particular model. Some of the earlier models that I have purchased in the past are okay. Just this particular model so far.
Excelent flash drive very resistant, it has a preinstalled software that protects your files with a password but only works with windows xp
Received this product and as soon as I started to use it some little parts began to come off. Some plugs did not work ... tried to look inside and it was built in such a way to make impossible to repair it.A REAL PIECE OF JUNK ... threw it away !!!!!!
I had a bit of a problem in the set up with Verizon, my internet provider. However, after having help with the installation, everything is working fine.
Although I have had very bad results with Velocity CD-R's these DVD-RW's have actually worked well. I've copied over my discs multiple times and they still work with anything I put on them. They are very slow but I just start a burn before I'm ready to do something else that doesn't require me to be at my PC and it's all good. But beware that burning a full disc on the fastest DVD burners out there will take around 20 minutes or more.Maybe it's a hit or miss thing with the quality control at Velocity but I'd only buy their products if I'd get them with a full rebate.
Bought this to use for my small design business. I work from home so the small size was great for me. Easy to understand and works well with my Mac.
I love Sansa's MP3 players and have the Sansa Fuze 4GB MP3. I purchased a refurbished SanDisk Sansa c250 and it played well but the c250 did not recognize any size micro SD card I tried to use with it. It may be that the factory technician did not repair that function on the unit I received. The Amazon merchant provided me with a prompt refund when I notified him of issue. If the unit accepted a Micro SD card I would have rated it higher.
This camera is so easy to use, and it takes great pictures. I put off buying a digital camera for a long time. Too complicated, I thought. Too much to learn, it'll be a hassle to use with the computer. But our business required that we advance and go digital. When it came, I was apprehensive. But within minute's of reading through the basic operation's manual, I was snapping pic's around the house! Wow, I thought! What took me so long?! It's very user-friendly, it feels and fits well into your hand, is light-weight &amp; has a large view window. I like that it's a marriage of both HP and Pentax technologies. Both companies that I know and trust. It come's with an infra-red remote to snap shots, but I found this a little tricky to use as you have to get it pointed at the camera just right in order to triger a shot. The automatic timer works better. There was one clitch however. It was draining the batteries over night. I called HP and they somewhat hinted that, yes, that was a little problem with a few of them. But it was no problem at all to swap it for another new one with either Amazon, or HP. I'm glad we opted to try again and not choose another brand. The 2nd. one has a much longer battery life (week's), and we use it a lot. If this is to be your first digital camera, I'd recommend you also order an extra flash card, extra set of rechargable batteries and a re-charger, and a card-reader. I like the &quot;SanDisk&quot; reader. It's simple and easy to use. So figure on spending at least another $100.00 on accessories. For a mid-range digital camera, in my opinion, this one can't be beat.
Warning! This print server is not compatible with Windows 7 and LinkSys has not said when a driver will be made available.
I was disappointed with this lens and eventually decided to return it. As the title of this brief review states - I hope this lens is the only exception to Tamron's quality lenses.The cons: 1. Zooming ring is very stiff, so much so that it becomes a real problem; 2. Lack of sharpness, regardless of focusing mode. I shot a few hundred images with this lens and all looked too soft; 3. Most images came out darker or lighter than what you would've expected, regardless of WB or exposure settings. 4. Grainy pictures even in perfect shooting conditions. And lastly there was 0 pop to the images - even a picturesque scene would look dull and flat.This lens needs to be redesigned from the ground up IMHO.
I got this for some home theater wiring. Almost returned it because it was both too large a gauge to fit the terminals for my surrounds and seemed too thick to not leave a lump where I was looking to conceal it under the carpet and behind some molding. Not a flaw of the cable itself. It seems to be of good quality, although the jacketing is a little stiff compared to more expensive options. I got some 18 gauge cable to run the surrounds and used this for the larger main terminals.
It is a little smaller than I expected, but now that I am used to it, it is very easy to use and comfortable keyboard.
I just got this last week, seems to work as it is advertized (I'm always a bit suprized by this). The image looks much the same as when I have the computer hooked up directly (now it is on the second floor).I have not seen any interference, and the remote works fine, with no delay.
I have owned my Riot for only 3 months. The battery will no longer hold a charge. The player is now useless. SonciBlue only offers an exchange. All of the time spent uploading music files was wasted. I am going to get the exchange, sell it on ebay, and buy an iPod.
Item arrived in nice, solid plastic packaging. Works perfectly for high-def homebrew on the original xbox.Connections are not too tight or too loose. Cables are not terribly cheaply made despite the low price.
Did you know that this kit will install a single DIN stereo in a '68-'72 Ford F series truck? It will! [...]I am very happy with the quality of the kit. It is sturdy and well made. I would gladly buy one again if needed!
There are no major problems with this unit. I don't know what kind of products the previous reviewer designed, toilet paper rolls maybe, but the clock is easy enough to set with or without the manual.The snooze button is HUGE and raised, and the off button is tiny and recessed. Sure they are on the same clock, but I don't see how anyone could mistake the two.The reception? It picks up as well as any other clock radio, not as well as a home stereo reciever, but better than a walkman. Anyone who has ever bought a clock radio knows that.Why the four stars? As stated by a previous poster, you can't set a radio alarm for the week and a seperate radio alarm for the weekend. You can set a radio for the week and a buzzer or nature sound for the weekend, but if you enjoy waking to the soothing sounds of WXFM you'll have to wake up the same time every day. The display numbers are in bold and they sit higher off the nightstand than most clocks, but they are somewhat smaller than other clocks. Which will be easy enough to get used to, but if you have vision problems you may consider a clock with larger numbers.
The easiest way to re-thread film is to tape it to a piece of long paper and feed it through using it as a guide. It takes only minutes and keeps it from sticking to the opposite roller. Remember to feed the film so the shiny side touches the heated rollers. Once threaded it does an excellent job.
Great card once i found the right drivers. Driver on disc didn't work for me. Had to go to C-Media.com to get the 8768+ driver. Before that the coax would work. Kept making my pc restart when i tried playing something in Dolby Digital. Now everything is great and definitely easy to use. Good buy for movies and music.
I bought 3 of these and they are simple set up and great signal strength. The external antenna has a cloth covered cable so its very durable.
I had high hopes when I decided to buy this flash unit. I read detailed reviews about this on the web (especially at The Digital Picture). I had already tried an old, non-rotating, single-power flash unit. It produced great results in combination with a flash cable so that I could point the light in any direction. It proved to me that bounced flash was an incredibly useful and aesthetically pleasing technique, unlike direct flash.What advantages does the 430EX II have over my (free) old dumb flash and the camera's built-in flash?0) E-TTL. No more manually tweaking aperture and ISO to get the right exposure! The camera evaluates scene with a pre-flash and computes the correct exposure. You get the right exposure the first time, every time.1) Focus assist. Oh my god, this feature is absolutely incredible. Because the focus assist lamp produces a pattern, YOU CAN FOCUS ON FEATURELESS SOLID-COLORED WALLS. Besides that, the focusing is always very fast. If you're doing indoor photography, you can disable the flashing and just use the flash unit as a focus assist device (go into your camera menu).2) More power. With a guide number of 43 metres, this unit is much more powerful than the camera's built-in flash (GN ~15 m) and more powerful than my dumb flash. More power is never a bad thing. It allows headroom to play with diffusers, bouncers, walls/ceilings, and such. And the unit can always choose to fire at less than maximum power, e.g. 1/8, 1/64.3) Swivel head. Direct "front" flashing is almost always the wrong thing to do, from an aesthetic point of view. The swivel head allows the flash to be pointed upward, sideways, rearwards toward a suitable wall.Incidentally, these external flashes are designed to also work with Canon G and Pro compact/prosumer cameras that have hotshoes, and they enjoy the benefits of a powerful light and bounce flash just as well as a DSLR can.A powerful swiveling flash unit like the 430EX II is one of the essential accessories for beginning photographers, giving an incredible amount of bang for the buck. Other top-priority items for cheap photographers include:* Camera bag (or use/modify any bag that fits)* Hoya Super HMC UV filter for each lens* Air blower (keep those glass surfaces clean)* Circular polarizer filter (especially for outdoor/city/landscape photographers)* Big memory card (16 GB for ~$40, you have no excuse)* Tripod. Be careful, DSLRs can be heavy and may require sturdier tripods than the absolute minimum.Optional:* Sharp zoom lenses (e.g. L series; e.g. 17-55mm & 70-200mm)* Telephoto lens (in the 100mm to 300mm range)* Fast portrait lens with bokeh (e.g. 50mm f/1.4)* Macro lens (e.g. 100mm)* Lens hood (good for protecting against rain)* Lens pen, lens brush* Extra batteries* Vertical grip* Shutter switch (good for bulbing)* Flash cable* Flash diffuser (e.g. Sto-fen)* Neutral density filter* Compact camera (if carrying a DSLR everywhere gets tiring)
Could somebody please let me know how well this machine works with Directv? I do not want to purchase a TIVO unit. I am having a difficult time in researching the Directv compatibility as store salesmen do not have a clue and even the manual is not clear. Will the machine recongnize satellite channel 503? etc. Thanks, I really want to purchase this machine.
Its really a pride to own this camera.Picture quality is great and lot of features!!!
I was challenged with attempting to share a signal from a neighboring address. I replaced an omni-directional antenna w/ this product and got about 80% of what I had hoped for.After messing with the antenna positioning/direction, I was able to improve from single digit tranfer rates to 32-56 mps continuous. I have computers on multiple levels and wasn't able to find a position that resulted in this level of performance on both computers, so I focused on my most utilized computer and accepted less improvement on the other.The distance between buildings is about 150 ft.For the price compared to other options, I was very pleased.
This is a pretty good battery from Nikon. I use it on my D3. It saves me from the trouble of having to charge when I am traveling or in the field. I run with 3 of those babies and I go shooting days without having to worry about charging a battery. It goes for ever and is just great. Get only Nikon original and don't get other brands they don't work as well some not even remotely close. Happy shooting!
I Think it's an upgrade from GRSXM240 S-VHS-C Camcoder.one special feature is you can use batttery or adapter powereven when the battery pack is loaded.It also has a lockingon/off switch,with a nice red button to press for recording.
I bought this as a gift for my mother. She takes lots of photos of the grand kids using her Sony digital camera. And since she doesn't print them, she hardly gets the chance to see the images besides previewing on the 2" screen on the camera. Also, it doesn't take her long to fill up the 1 Gigabyte flash card on the camera, so the photos need to be moved of the flash card often, usually to a computer.With this Archos 604 along with the USB docking adaptor (separate accessory), she can view the thousands of pictures on a nice 4" screen. And it's small and portable enough, she can carry with her in her purse. So she can show off the pictures to anyone she wants at any time. The buttons and navigations take a few hours to get use to, but its functional enough that its not that hard to learn. The USB docking adapter also allows her to transfer her photos directly from the camera to the archos 604, without requiring a computer, this is plus feature.The Case that came with it is decent, it slides in tight for a snug fit. But I will buy her the alternative case that Archos sells, I think its better. For video and Music playback, it is alright. I bought the extra software codec for Mpeg. It plays videos that was shot from the camera, and it seems well enough. Music playback is okay, nothing to praise about. The built in speakers are not great, so earphones are definitely better for music. The unit runs warm to slightly hot after long periods of use. Battery life is decent, depending on usage, you can get 2 or 3 hours of use per full charge. The software on the unit is a bit unstable. Sometimes, it would not display new files that were imported. And I have to try several times before the unit recognizes the new files. I'm hoping a future firmware update will fix this.Overall, its a solid media player. I bought mainly for the photo browsing and viewing capabilities, and it does that well. I'm thinking of purchasing the new Archos 704 with the 7" screen. If you have kids, you can use it as a video playback device in the car. It has a mounting strap accessory for the headrest in the car. So this can be an alternaitve to a car DVD player. But for carry around in a purse or pocket, the 604 is better as its more portable. Archos still is the better choice in portable media players as of right now. Until Apple make an iPod with a 4" or bigger screen, Archos is the way to go.
I really like this TV. It encompasses all that I was looking for. Buying a HD TV these days makes for some tough decisions. I found it impossible to make a clear decision from looking at the vast array of HD TVs available. The super big screens are impressive as are the super fine displays of the plasmas. For my purposes, I put picture quality over size. This lead to the plasmas and then to the Panasonic, which, along with Pioneer, have the best picture available, in my opinion,in plasmas.My next criteria was the TVs ability to present a quality standard broadcast video, that seems to be about 90% of the material available today. HD is just beginning to become more adequately available today.While shopping, I did not notice a huge difference in the quality of HD from one TV to another but there is a huge difference in quality at standard broadcast. You won't see this in the stores because they always use HD to impress their customers. This is where this TV shines. The picture quality is amazing even when not a HD broadcast. This is important as it involves the TVs ability to improve the standard broadcast video. There seems to be a vast difference from set to set in this ability and it has a lot to do with the internal circuitry. All sets look great at 1080p, however they sure don't look the same when it involves standard cable or standard satellite broadcast. The standard broadcast material on this set can look almost like HD depending on the quality of the broadcast. The poorer material looks just that, poor, but it is the broadcasters fault, not the TV.Some things I do not like:1. A plasma must be carried straight up and down. The first one I purchased had a shattered screen (the whole TV had to be replaced) Not too good for internet purchases as they will not allow returns even if defective or damaged in shipping.2. The remote is spartan. No "learning" feature and has very limited adaptation to other video equipment.3. Way too much silver. Thank goodness they have a little black around the screen.4. No variable audio to an amplifier. You have to use the receiver control to vary the volume or connect everything through the receiver.5. Some glare problems particularly if you have a window to the back of the viewing area. No problem from front or side lighting.6. The set control comes set to "vivid" which sets the contrast and brightness way up and can damage the TV. You must first "break in " all plasmas by running the contrast and brightness at "0" for the first 100 hours. This is a pain as this is about a months viewing for us because the picture is pretty dark. Also, you have to be aware of the screen ratios as some broadcast cut off the sides or bottoms/tops which leave a black border. This can cause "burn in" that can damage your screen. I find myself changing aspect ratios pretty often. You can watch all transmissions if you adjust the screen ratios to cover the entire screen and not leave any black bars anywhere.7. Possible repair costs. I understand that it is a "throw away" set if the plasma screen goes out. Plasmas costs more than other TVs to repair but are less repair prone.8. A 50" screen just qualifies as a "big screen" in my opinion. 55" or 60" would be better but the cost now is prohibitive. I find it adequate at a viewing distance of 12' to 14'.9. You can see the pixels if you get up close. (screen door effect) I guess it is the nature of the beast. The pixels are not visible after about 6 feet away.Some of the things I like:1. Good standard video quality2. Awesome HD video quality3. Can handle 1080P (for future, blue ray and HD DVD players)4. Runs really cool. I notice no heat at all emanating from it. For some reason it has two cooling fans.5. Quiet operation. You have to put your ear to the back of it to hear anything.6. Quality construction. The interior looks like commercial quality.7. Remote uses hard buttons instead of soft rubber8. Easy setup and controls9. Two HDMI connections (more the better as future HD devices will use these)10. No lamp to replace every couple of years at $250- $300 (DLP, LCD)11. Long service life (estimated at 60,000 hours or about 20 years)12. Good repair record according to Consumer Report.13. Excellent black handling which is so important for the 3D effect.14. Sound quality is adequate. The surround sound is artificial sounding.After owning and watching this set for a little over a week, I have no buyer's remorse. It was a good purchase and I am very happy. I highly recommend this TV. The negatives are very small compared to the positives, many being the nature of plasma TVs. Watching a program on HD is a real experience that makes you feel like you are there and this TV will do it. Calculating the costs of any hobby or vacation far exceeds the cost per hour of this quality of a television. It is really cheap entertainment and well worth the investment.
The title of this review says it all. This is my second Harmony remote. I love the features and setup, but the ergonomics leave a lot to be desired. The PC software program has its quirks and lengthy clicking sequences, but remains strong and feature-rich. Swapping remotes from my old one to the new one took all of 5 minutes - very easy.This remote falls short on ergonomics. The buttons are tiny and flush-mounted so it's hard to distinguish one from another. The back is rounded which makes it roll in your hand when you try to press a button on the right side of the remote with your right hand (and vice-versa). The lighting is dim.
Very good product Didnt have a bit of trouble formatting and loading this hdd AND it performed to highest expectations
Your purchasing services are as easy as reliable.The possible "accessories" suggested (in my case ifrogz.com covers), was an added plus.This gift was for my husband's birthday - he was elated to recieve it, I gained 10,000 points.Simply wonderful.
I'v had this camcorder for a long time. I believe my parents might have spent $250-$300 on it when it first came out. They got it for Christmas for me.. I might have been.. 14? (I'm 18 now) I'll tell you straight up that I never took care of it like I should have. We took it on vacation, I played around the house with it, videotaped my friends skateboarding, videotaped our shanigans and ran from adults with it in hand. I know I've dropped it, and most of the time it was kept on the floor of my bedroom. I still have it today, and it works just fine. Of coarse it's not the most high-tech digital peice of equiptment. In fact, this video camera is the only reason I still own my VCR. If you're looking for something not too expensive, easy to operate, and pretty durable in my opinion, this would be it. I read other reviews saying that other people had problems with parts breaking or certain things not working correctly, but my personal camcorder has never given me problems.
Purchased these for my merchant marine husband. He wears glasses and uses them all the time at sea and on land. He has not found a better pair for the price! I would recommend this product to anyone needing binoculars!
Okay, I bought this thing to use in my commercial van, which I have converted into a camper. In back of the driver's seat I have an electrical power center, with shore power (AC), and DC are provided by either deep cycle battery or the DC Power supply.This power supply is rugged and can stand up to a beating. It is very much a quality built product. It can easily handle any type of DC load I have plugged into it. It's very safe and does not get very hot at all when on for long periods. This is impressive as it is only passively cooled. Thanks so much to Pyramid for building such a great and dependable product at a very reasonable price! Buy with confindence!
Getting rid of the cord makes mousing so much more convenient. I have been using rechargeable NiMH batteries, and they seem to last for a few weeks only--I never turn the mouse off, but it has a sleep mode which uses less power. Also, I am a heavy computer user. I like this better than the more usual wireless mice, because no dongle is needed as long as the computer has Bluetooth built inLogitech V270 Cordless Optical Bluetooth Mouse- Charcoal. Bottom line: I love this mouse!
To start off, I'm 14, but didnt want to make an account. But this item is a MUST-HAVE product because it does everything a cd player does but it holds 1000 songs, doesn't skip, and can fit in your pocket.If you do decide to purchase this product,make sure you pick up the little 5 pack of like green and blue covers because this item is pretty fragile. After being dropped a couple times, the flipping iPod basically died and would NOT turn (now I'm getting it serviced and that takes from 2-6 weeks) just as a heads up for all you shoppers who are thinking of buying this iPod.Overall scoring:Sound quality (with heaphones included w/iPod): 10/10Picture: 10/10 I don't think it matters but the picture is very clear and gets aMusic storage: 9/10 If you have a large music library, it might fill up a little fast but I've had mine since Xmas and it only has about 200 songs on it.Durabilaty: 7/10 VERY FRAGILE, hold on to it and don't let it slip out of your hands.Overall score 36/40I DO recemend buying this product.
Received unit as advertized with no issues, very easy setup and excellent clean source of conditioned power for the media room. Definite buy rating
The bottom line is that this product works great and is easy to hook up for what it was really meant to do... It will transit audio and video wirelessly, through walls, from one TV to another.The only thing that does not work great, is the IR Remote. In theory, you can have the main TV in your living room, put a 2nd TV in the kitchen and use this device to broadcast audio and video from the living room TV to the Kitchen TV. Well, that theory is true. But, in theory you are also supposed to be able to sit in the kitchen, point your remote control at the kitchen TV to change channels and it will change the channel on the living room TV. This function does not work, period. No matter how much you play with the position of the transmitte/receiver antennas or the IR remote itself, this feature just doesn't work.I do not get interference with the picture or audio walking around the house. The quality is very good! And, I have a wireless internet network in my house and the signal from that does NOT interfere with the signal of the RF Link.
The Skullcandy SC-Ti Headphones perform exactly the way they should for the price set on them. The sound is good, the volume control on the cord is handy, and they are pretty comfortable (many other reviews say they are uncomfortable, but that is up to the particular user's preference). I have just begun making my own music, and theese headphones are ok for that matter, but the bass is hard to find when listening to a sample. In other words, you are not going to be able to decipher your hard-thumping bass making it difficult to put your song together properly and time it properly. Other than that, they are perfect for listening to an iPod, any style of music (trust me, I listened to everything from Radiohead and 311 to Nas and 50 Cent to Kaskade and Tiesto). All very different forms of music, all sound just fine.Remember one thing, you are not breaking the bank on these headphones, they are sturdy for the most part and perform well enough to hold you over until you can afford those beatiful Bose QC's or high end Sennheiser.
I purchased this Logitech USB specifically to go with my Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 10. Although the software came with a headset and microphone, I found the headset to be uncomfortable, poorly built and unnecessary. When I am dictating with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, I am not listening. I simply needed a convenient microphone. The Logitech has an on and off button that is lighted, easy to access, and I use that to turn the microphone on or off. It can be positioned in any position forward or backward, and seems to do an extraordinarily good job of recording my voice. Once I had trained Dragon NaturallySpeaking, this using the headphones supplied with the software, I had no issues converting directly to the microphone from Logitech. I simply hitch the microphone to the USB port, it was immediately recognized in Windows Vista, and I began using it in perfect compatibility with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Highly recommended for this purpose.
This thing is a piece of junk. It lasted for about 4 months then no amount of relocation did any good. False alarms like crazy! DO NOT BUY THIS THING!
This is my 3rd Garmin, I bought one for my daughter, one for my wife and one for me this was de first one I bought and it was so good that I bought the others.
So, I purchased this off amazon.com about three months ago, because my beautiful and amazing Logitech MX3000 keyboard mouse set got a cup of orange juice spilled on it. THANKS HONEY! Anyway, I thought, "well, the MX5000 is higher in number so it must be better." WWWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MX5000 IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF DUNG I HAVE EVER BOUGHT IN MY LIFE! As I mentioned I gave it three months, but I wish to God I had just gone with a new MX3000 keyboard...WHICH I JUST PURCHASED!!!!Anyway, if you do not want to waste your money, and want to avoid frustrations that could cause extreme headaches, or broken knuckles from punching the wall....DON'T BUY THIS PIECE OF CRAP!!!!!
This product I would recommend. It works every time and is loud enough to hear intruders from one end to the other. Easy to install.
I did lots and lots of research of projectors before decided to buy this one and I could not be more pleased. I set this up in my room and projected it on a white wall and it looks amazing. Do not waste your money buying a $2000 flatscreen TV when this projector is at such a cheap price. The speakers on this are decent but if you're looking for surround sound then you deffinately need to buy speakers. The overall picture is amazing, you will not be disappointed with this projector!
I went on the consumer report web-site, and found this camcorder to be their second best pick out of 45. It has the most features available out their, and takes still pictures too. It does tend to have more repairs, along with Sony, than other models. So I'm confused whether or not to purchase this camcorder. I will continue my search.
I received my cables very fast and they work fine. I dont see any difference between the standard hdmi cables and gold tipped cables tho.
The first thing I noticed upon receiving these cables (I ordered quite a few, in different sizes) is that they are packaged in individual ziplock bags, rather than bound by twist-ties like so many other cables. I'm not exactly sure why, but this left me with a positive impression.Getting the cables out of their pouches, they appear to be high quality, better than others I've purchased online in the past. The variety of sizes is definitely a plus. I'd definitely order more from Tripp Lite if need more patch cables.
I was looking for a case for my camera,but I dind't want the huge cases they have in the stores. This one is very nice and it's not bulky like others. Now I can carry my camera knowing it's protected.
I bought the item for my mother, and ended up buying a 2nd one for myself. It is very easy to use and gives a very clear recording when plugged into your USB port.
I was using seimens speedstream wireless card and that worked perfectly. Got this card and the signal does not register and am unable to connect to DLink router.There is no faq or support on hawkings website. I got drivers from hawkings website, even those do not work (and there are 2 sets available).I got another card (belkin) and that worked perfectly. But I am stuck with Hawkings card too as I cut upc for rebate.Do yourself favour, do not buy Hawking Tech products and save yourself some time.
My copier bit the dust. I bought the F80 for less than a laserjet copier. Per page cost is lower on the Canon than any other inkjet printer (according to PCWorld reviews). Another reason I am partial to the Canon, is the almost straight through paper path. Envelopes and very heavy paper stock can both be placed in the auto feeder. None of the local office supply stores carried the F80, so I bought it from Amazon.com. It is great and fast for everything from photos to hundreds of newsletters. Delivery was prompt and set-up a breeze.
There is no comparison to the usual headphones people wear. i.e. sony, ipod, phillips. These bring a whole new listening experience to your ear. When placed in the ear cavity right these provide music without any outside annoyance. The only thing is it took me a couple days to realize that even though it sounded good, if I played around with the insertion it would sound even better. Unless you have to have mega-bass then the bass is just fine. Set your Ipod equalizer on the R&B and it will increase the bass through your Ipod as well. With the amazon price at around $80 you can't go wrong. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is comfortability. This might go away after time when Ive worn them for awhile and its not that bad, the music quality overides that. You receive two different styles of plugs one is phlange like and the other like a expandable foam. If you love music skip a couple meals and get these.
This card is probably one of the best cards you can get for a old machine. I put this in my Dell Dimension 2400, runs Doom 3 on medium with no shawdows at 25FPS. Plays Half-Life 2 flawlessly at about 90FPS. I'll be getting a new PC soon with a Radeon HD 4850, but this card is recommended for old machines.
I have tried cheaper generic brands in the past but have been disappointed. I paid more for the Lexmark, it's worth it. You really get what you paid for.
first, thanks to those of you that reviewed this item before me - it helped make my decisionsecond, this is a great radio! it's just what i needed for the bathroom - helps me get to work on time, the radio works the best!! and i should know - we live in a very rural area and every other radio i tried got little to no signal - get LOTS of stations on this little radio - and has tons of functions also...hubby loves the weather feature too!do not hesitate - get this item!
I ordered the wrong item but I received a refund in short order and now everything is just fine. I will order from this seller again but I will do my homework first.
The batteries that come in the pack are great! The charger leaves more to be desired. This charger must be unplugged each time it is used in order to reset an internal timer. I guess that is one way to work it, but maybe a small reset switch would have been a better design idea.If you buy these batteries and the larger charger, it is a much better combination.
iPAQ overheats at random times, automatically discharging the battery. I've exchanged this three times. Same thing happens, even without installing programs not already included on the device. HP says this issue was resolved in previous versions. It wasn't.
Have been using +R TDK disks to burn movies for the past year. Frequently got digitizing during playback. Assumed it was my player. Not so. Since switching to Taiyo Yuden -R, every movie I have burned has played back perfectly.
There is nothing good to say about this cable. I read the reviews and hoped for the best since it has more good than bad. I hooked it up today to my laptop using my HDTV as a projector and there are scan lines on the picture that wont go away, I tried screwing the cable into the back of the tv rather than just plugging it in. Checked the connection between the laptop and the cable. Everything was fine. This cable sucks. DO NOT BUY.There is no point in sending it back because I dont want to pay for shipping. I got screwed out of $5. Will never buy from Westronics INC again.
Worked well, but sound quality dropped over the long distance - 25 feet. Cables fit in as expected and it arrived promptly.
I bought this camera as a present for myself Christmas of 2003. I've been very pleased with it since then. I really have never taken pictures before other than straight point and shoot standard cameras. This camera allowed me to switch to digital (which I love) and try out some of the more advanced settings. While I haven't ventured too far from the preset options, I do enjoy being able to zoom and flip a switch to get the camera ready for a nighttime shot or an action shot. Two things that I've realized I didn't know enough about before purchasing the camera include:Zoom: The 3x zoom doesn't zoom nearly as much as I thought it would - but that is an error on my part, not Canon's.Action Shots: I took some photos at an indoor basketball game and was disappointed in the quality of the photos. A friend of mine who understands much more about photography explained some various things to me that once again, points to the fault lying with me and my expections.I have been very pleased with photos that I have printed on my fairly inexpensive inkjet printer. I'll even frame a couple to put up.I would purchase this camera again and recommend it for people looking for a digital camera (possibly even a first digital camera) to take the majority of 'standard' shots.
I got this laptop table because I work from home in my living room. My old was was more fancy, but was very cumbersome and started to fall apart. This one is easy to setup and lightweight. I can quickly hide it away when I need. I have had this one for 3 years now and it is only just starting to fall apart. I will be purchasing another soon.
I ended up getting two of these...one sent from my wish list two days after I ordered it myself (forgetting to check if it was ordered). The first one stopped working after the first time I used it. I don't know why, but I suspect it was the batteries that I have not replaced yet. The second one is working great, so far. It's convenient for me to use since I am using it to take pictures of myself and my two kids (ages 4 and 1).
I have this battery as a backup. works great with my p200...excellent battery life
I ordered this carrying case because a I have a heavy 17.4" widescreen laptop. I felt it was too heavy for my current case and that it wasn't being protected as much as it should. I got this case primarily for the contour back for easier carrying and the apparent heavy duty protection. The carrying case exceeded my expectations in several ways. First of all the, the contour design made carrying the laptop easier than I thought it would. The 17.4" laptop fits great and is well protected. The biggest surprise was the organization capability for extra hard drives, USB cables, flash drives, etc., etc. The front compartment has 6 open pockets and 3 zippered pockets plus the pen/pencil holders. The zippered compartment for passport, receipts, etc. is a real convenience. There is also a divided section for business papers. The back section has an open pocket and 3 zippered mess pockets. I decided to put my large power supply and cables there. Any other bag would result in a very uncomfortable carry with them up again my back. With the hard construction of the contour back, I don't even know they are there. The laptop even fits into its own case that can be removed separately. Oh yes, the back has a pad for fitting over the pull handle of your suitcase. More features than I ever imagined. I would get this case for any size laptop.
This handheld is a very good buy. It is quick to start up and quick to obtain satellites. It seems to operate in the +- 12ft range most of the time. It never drops signal and even works in the house, truck, or deep tree cover. Great product.
* Ok for a starter (will not satisfy an audiophile)* Ok for small rooms* Everything you expect from a DVD player is there* Plays everything you throw at it* Plays non-DVD media in 2.1 channels(2 speakers and a woofer)* Worth the money you invest
Powerful, convenient, value for money PDA/GPS package. Slightly big and heavy for use as a PDA to carry around everyday, though large enough to display sufficient features for a GPS to be functional. It seems to take a while for the GPS signal to lock in and hold a signal and occasionally the signal is lost while driving despite clear skies and the GPS having a clear view of the sky. The interface is fine, though I think Belkin's GPS software is slightly better overall. I do not like the fact that it does not tell you whether your destination is on the left or right hand side of the road. I also wish the input keyboard was in qwerty format and had an auto-complete feature to save time when inputting addresses. I also wish that it would at least pronounce names of freeways when giving directions. Overall though, it has no competition because of its excellent PDA and above average GPS functionality in an affordable price.
surprised with the negative reviews. this is a versatile product that works well in its intended and optimized purposes. you cannot use it as a portable devise with a short antenna in a metal box, or for that matter an external antenna placed inside said metal box, such as your vehicle. nor can you attach an external antenna and not tune it and expect top notched use. having said that, the portability is acceptable: weather report was obtainable within my house with the included portable antenna; outside on a hill, communication was achieved with a neighbor half a mile away. i connected it to my little wil on my truck and tuned it well to 1.2/1.2 on 1 and 40. i was able to reach the truck stop 7.5 miles away (house is on a hill). recently drove up to durango colorado in a snow storm and was able to communicate with truckers 4 miles away on peaks and 2 miles in valleys. all this in 100 yards of visibility. primary use is in my truck. but in a moments notice, i can remove it, place a battery pack, place an adapter for a larger external antenna and i'm golden even hiking in the woods. you can cheap out on a radio, but the antenna makes or breaks you. however, you are not cheaping out on this radio.
I've had this bag for a month now, and I've filled it up pretty well. It could probably use a couple more tie down straps but it looks like everything stays in place.Current contents:1) Canon XSi2) Tokina 11-16 w/hood3) Canon 18-554) Canon 55-250 w/hood5) Canon 28-135 w/hood6) Canon 507) Cleaning kit8) Filters/cables/charger/extra battery/manualsThe compartment dividers are easily rearranged and the velcro is stable and does not come off. I am going to add an external flash and that will pretty much use up the last remaining block of free space.
I was a little nervous about getting my first mp3 player but I was very pleased with this one. I wanted to download audio books to listen at work and in the car. The controls are basic and easy to use and it holds two average length books and some music. It connected to my computer fairly easily. I know I am way behind the curve but this was a good place to start.
This battery was about a third of what I would of paid for in a store. With the same quality as bought directly from the camera shop. Fast delivery!
High quality and easy to use. Uses same USB cable that came with my IPod.
well made good quality, gave it as a gift and the recipient loves it! Great value
I took a chance,because they were cheap.I've read other reviews before buying but they were mixed. They have been in my phones for months and no problems.
This is a light weight flash unit for Olympus cameras. It works as advertised to add more shooting distance over the camera's build-in flash. I bought this one because my Olympus digital camera is also light weight. It would be ridiculous to drag along a large flash unit that's bigger than the camera itself!
Works as advertised for the most part... I have the device where the stereo it controls was, and it will occasionally miss a signal that would have been picked up. Somewhat of a minor annoyance since we use a programmable remote. If you can put up with that, it does transmit as advertised.
I did a lot of research before buying my first digital camera. I wanted a quality camera, and I went back and forth between the $300+ and the under $150 camera's. I chose this one because I figured at $140, 5MP, and 3x optical zoom, I would use it for a year and then get a new one and not feel gipped. Well, the camera is so great! I knew nothing about digital camera's, the instructions use language that I'm not familiar with, but the camera is very user friendly. It takes some tinkering with, but it's easy to figure everything out. Pictures come out crystal clear. The different picture scene modes make for some creative pictures. I travel a lot, I love to go out to the clubs and bars, party in the moonlight and dance till the sun rises, I love to do outdoor and indoor sports... this camera is light, small, I can keep it in my pocket, and it takes great pictures. I have a mac computer, so the cd didn't load.. but all you have to do is connect the camera and the computer and an icon pops up. Do a little copy and paste, easy. The battery life is good. I like the fact that it used AA batteries, because when travelling overseas, it's easy to buy batteries, and more difficult to make sure you find an outlet to charge your camera. After about 4 days of using it continuously, the battery still was a little over 1/2 full. I was a little concerned about the optical zoom, thought maybe I should invest in a camera that had more... well, after taking a picture of a house, I was able to zoom in and read the words on a post-it note on the front door- 3x is plenty! I Highly recommend this camera.
The VCR gives an average quality picture, but broke within four months of light use (after the 90 day warranty expired, of course). The picture suddenly went bad on one tape, and after this other tapes we tried were almost unwatchable. We cleaned it with a cleaning tape, etc. but it never worked right after that. We only watched a couple tapes a week with it, so its lifetime is about 35 tapes. You get what you pay for, so I guess I shouldn't be suprised by the low quality.
I bought this piece from amazon 1 month back, and I had no problems whatsoever in the installation, infact all I did was open the thing from the packing and connect all wires which are very obvious no need to go thru the manual even...(...)
PROS: Great button placement, wheel works really well in-game, love the on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment.CONS: Sometimes is painful after holding it. Maybe I played too much?FINAL VERDICT: Definitely worth the money. If you game and are looking for a gaming mouse, this is it.SUMMARY: Bought this after looking at online reviews, and many people seemed to like it. It has a great feel to it, lots of grip, has this crazy little tray of adjustable weights that pops out the bottom so I can adjust how heavy it is. But occasionally this tray will fall out. I love the software that comes with it, makes the mouse fully customizable. It is lighting quick too, an advantage over wireless mice that sometimes can lag out on you. (Which is not good in multiplayer) One of the edges is a bit sharp and depending on how you hold the mouse, can get painful if you're not careful. Try a few positions out, keep gaming sessions under 10 hours and you'll be fine.
This is a really nice product. Looks good, functionality is great and very easy to use.
This laminate was easy to use, went down easily and didn't need a lot of burnishing. If more is needed, I will order this again.
Just want to add my low opinion of this case to the other reviews here and confirm once again to shoppers that this is not worth the very low price it is sold for here.I purchased the Sony D-FJ200 Walkman Portable CD Player with Digital AM / FM / TV / Weather Tuner - I tried to insert a link to this, but because there are none available at this time I couldn't, but BTW is a great little CD player. And as far as fit goes, it was snug - very snug, took a little work to get the CD player into the case - but was very tough to zip up and with the headphone jack in it was impossible to be properly zipped at all.There are no opneings for any kind of attachments.Once it is in, and you are walking around with your walkman, it is quite a project if you want to stop it to talk to someone, start again or reverse to hear something you may have missed(I listen to audio books). The only opening in the case is on the front top portion.Small enough so you could only have one function available to your fingertips. If the player is inserted with the top at the top of the case, you would could only push stop(on my model) and then have to take the player out, or manuever it around to get back to play or reverse tracks. It is quite annoying and frustrating.The belt is adjustable and seems to work fine with plenty of length, but I didn't use that much as I prefer to keep it in a pocket- like roomier side pockets. The only thing this case is good for is protection for your player as it has a nice cushiony,protective lining.These are my only reasons for going 2 stars instead of 1.I was offered this case at the time of my CD player at a deal I thought was great at the time and jumped on it. Now I would say even if it was free I wouldn't recommend it as it may raise your blood pressure just trying to get to the play options on the player.Not Recommended.......thanks.....Laurie
I used this headset for a couple months then the microphone failed. A quick web search showed that this is a common issue. The headset is out of Amazon's return window so I had to send it back to Sennheiser and need to buy another headset to keep working from home...
ive been a hacker for years and this is the first book ive found that looks this far on the dark side of the fence! exellent readingp.s Anonymous you said by the time you read this the 3rd edition will probably be out im sad to see its not been updated ;:?(
These are great little cables. And they truly do no snag. So if you like a rats nest less path to whatever your going to network to, these are the ones to go with. Plus they are black, and the kats have yet to chew a hole into them despite the concerted effort.
worst crap ever. These inks suck. I have been getting results with epson ink and replacement/refill inks from a company whos' product has been discontinued that are as good or better than any professional printer on earth. LD products wasted my time, materials and to add insult to injury, made me pay for return postage which defeated the purpose of buying inexpensive replacement cartridges. I will never do business with this company again. There is no excuse for selling an inferior product and robbing the public.
Great DVD player for the price. Got it for 180 bucks (shipped)from another e-tailer.Plusses: Zoom-zoom, great picture/colors on my non-HDTV flat screen Toshiba TV, CD/CDR/VCD/DVD compatible (not interested on MP3 at the moment), ease of setup, progressive scan (although the chroma bug might be there--can someone with anHDTV monitor confirm?)Minuses:The chroma bug -- I can not confirm this since I do not have anHDTV (yet). But I thought I will upgrade later anyway sinceall DVD players at this price point has some trade-off. So Itook the bargain and hope that the chroma issue would be fixedby the time I buy my next player.J~ has no chroma bug but has subtitle issuesP~ has that great Sage chip but build quality is questionable.The remote - I have a remote (with joy stick) from a 3-year-old Panasonic DVD player. There is no comparison.The sound - I play 70% CD/R and 30 % DVD so the sound matters to me. The lowest basses and the highest frequency seems rolled off.I'm using the Bitstream output that goes to my NAD receiver whichthen outputs to my NHT speakers.
I generally do not like earphones. Probably because the bass is pretty poor, and I like a lot of bass.Well, that problem is WAYYY over now. These plugs give me more bass than I thought imaginable through a small set of earphones.I got these on a Black Friday lightning deal, but I would GLADLY pay full boat for these if I had to get another pair.I am also surprised at the volume of them. In my distant younger years, I listened to headphone full bore. I still like volume, but find that anything over about 50% from my Sansa View is just too much.Even shut down, they block a great amount of the ambient noise around me. But with music feeding through them...well, I'm glad I live in the country, cuz if I was in a city, I'd probably not hear a bus and get squooshed.I had my eye on and loaded into my wishlist, a set of Klipsch plugs for a WHOLE lot more. I guess if you need the name, or just like spending a lot of money, go for it, but there is no way I can figure they sound any better than the V-Moda set hanging from my head as I type this.jonesey65244
I love this ! it protects my keyboard and at the same time does not hinder the workings of the keys. I also love the Idea of the colors ( they need more to choose from.Well made and it fits perfect. iskin sent it out right away !
Just bought a boat and needed to mount a Lowrance Transducer to the trolling motor instead of the transom without buying a new transducer. Works great. Keeps transducer from hitting bottom too.
I received the iHome iH5 for Christmas, but returned it because one of the speakers buzzed. I didn't replace it because of reports of this problem recurring. I decided I didn't need an FM/AM Radio w/ iPod dock after all. Until I ran across the TEAC GR-10i at Costco. I was skeptical at first, but I decided to give it a tray after receiving a coupon.At first, I was worried about its larger size, but I find that its size probably contributets to its bigger sound - far superior to the iHome; probably on par with speakers that cost 2 to 3 times as much. I just can't believe this unit produces such rich (with deep bass) sound. The AM and FM reception is also very good - I can receive all my favorites quite clearly, where usually I have to settle for half of them (with static!). And it comes with a seemingly sturdy remote (weighs twice as much as you'd expect, and the material feel strong).My only complaints are its size, the gray color, and lack of battery backup (power failures >30 sec resets everything, according to the manual). Its performance ranks a 5; its cosmetics and lack of a few features ranks a 4. Other problems for other folks are the lack of a full complement of alarm clock features (such as snooze!) and docking plates for the newest iPods (video and nano).Bottom line is if you want great AM/FM reception and the ability to listen your iPod through the dedicated port (or any other source via its aux input located in the front), then this is hands-down the winner (certainly over the iHome).
I bought this item for my wife as a Christmas present. It's so compact that I had my doubts about how good the sound quality would be. Well, it sounds great and she LOVES it! There's a full spectrum of sound, plenty of base, and there's even a remote. What more could you ask for? Now, if I could just get her to play more Pink Floyd I'd be all set!
So, if you sell a pliable product, say, such as a piece of long thin plastic, that must eventually sit on the floor...FLAT. Wouldn't you think twice about ROLLING it up and shipping it? Here is the sitch...The prodcut shows up, its rolled into a box which it has been in for who knows how long. Now the issue is, getting the now formed plastic which insists on rolling up into a ball to sit flat on the floor. I suspect if I keep this product, I will have to use a hair dryer to heat it up while placing something heavy on it to flatten it out. Plastic products like this are much like a well crafted punch line...it's all in the delivery and the way this product is delivered stinks. I ordered it online to avoid a hassle, looks like I ordered a task instead. Great, another couple hours of trying to get this thing to lay flat on the floor because it was slightly cheaper to ship it rolled up. Same brand ships their wall wiremolds unrolled (hardened plastic), why would you roll this up?! I suppose I will just send them the hospital bills when people start tripping over it. Think ahead a little folks, thats all Im asking.
I ordered the Metra Dash Kit and received it with missing parts. Acting in good faith, I emailed them and they responded to give them a call, So i did. When I was on the phone with them, they said they are not responsible and I have to contact the manufacturer and it's my problem. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE BEWARE.
Difficult to install initially using the CD-ROM provided but worked well after I ditched the CD-ROM and figured out how to directly access the router's web interface. Seems I had to reboot the router pretty much every time I changed any settings because router would get hung up trying to connect to the DSL modem. Has worked flawlessly since installation. Consistent signal strength, stronger the 5 year old NetGear 80211 a/b/g router it replaced.
great screen easy to install my 3 sons (adults) installed it in less than an hour so that we could watch July 4th fireworks since it was rainy here. It was great!
Easy to use and does what is says it does. Web interface is handy too.
I bought the Lyra after dissapointing experiences with portable cd players. I use the player while I'm working. There is a lot of physical activity involved and no matter what kind of anti-skip was on the cd player it still would skip. The lyra has never had this problem at all. The other advantage is battery life. Cd players go through batteries like crazy. My lyra lasts longer than the stated battery life (about 12 hours on one AA!) You don't need to be a computer techie to use it. Loading songs can be done with the drag and drop method. The software that comes with it is ok, and has some handy features. The earphones are comfortable and have decent sound. The cable shorted out after 2 months, not unexpected for all the unintentional tugging it recieved. I replaced them with some 8$ sony earbuds and was even more knocked out by the sound. All in all my life is better, or at least less boring.
Bought this because my laptop only has USB ports and no PS/2 ports and I wanted to use a Model M keyboard. It just does not work. Tried with multiple computers and keyboards. Also when plugged in, it shuts off all other USB ports like they are shorted out or something.
I came very close to buying this Sony changer then starting reading the reviews, and there were more negative than positive. Such things as it stopped working after 5 months, it wouldn't read discs after 7 months, and worse. Conversely, there were people who really liked it. I am a guy who knew just about all there was to know about electronics, 25 years ago.Now with everything going Blu ray and 3D, I am badly in need of advice on which way to go on a few issues. Just bought a Blu ray player a couple of days ago which is network capable, 3D ready and all that. But with this Sony changer, which is upconverting to 1080p through an HDMI connection, my TV has 4 HDMI connections, but I want the sound to come through my home theater system, not my TV. So, I know I can plug the changer into my receiver with RCA plugs or coax connections, but wouldn't I be losing the benefit of HDMI audio quality?Do Blu ray players make audio CDs sound better?Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
This battery seems to work better than the one that came with the camera. I bought 2 and I'm still on the first one with the first charge even after a few weeks and a about 100 pictures.
I bought this item a few years ago to use my ipod at work, I've never had any issues with it, although the reception for the radio isn't very good...but I work in a basement office and I don't think there's good reception at all (no reception on my cell phone).
I have to agree with the review Kiril wrote. I'm quite happy with the Panasonic PT-43LC14...I've had it now for 10 months and have had no problems. TV programs can look grainy at times, but I believe this is to be expected with a larger screen. I bought the tv for watching dvds and have been quite happy. The speakers have a bit of trouble with low frequencies in that the speakers will rattle, but I'll be buying a home theatre system one day. There are a multitude of connectors on the back, and you can even connect your computer to the tv. Great for games!I did purchase the 5 year warranty with the set, so if *anything* goes wrong in that time, it will be replaced for free! It was $475, but worth it IMO, when you consider one of those lamps are $300. Plus the peace of mind is also nice.Overall, I'm not sorry I purchased this set.
The VX Revolution is the latest in a series of Logitech mice I have owned. As usual, the hardware is wonderful*, but if you are a Mac owner, do some internet research first - particularly on the Logitech forums (Logitech buried some of the most scathing remarks about the Mac driver when they "upgraded" their forums). Fortunately, I'm still using Panther rather than Tiger and don't have an Intel Mac, so at least the driver didn't crash my computer. But the new driver** is still buggy and didn't properly assign keystrokes to one of the buttons. And keeping more than one Logitech mouse connected to my computer (e.g. via a hub) confused the Logitech driver. From what I read on the Logitech forums, I conclude that Logitech is uninterested in delivering a working driver to Mac owners, since Mac owners have been castigating the driver for at least a year with no real response from Logitech. The VX Revolution works well with ControllerMate ($15 shareware) on my machine (Panther):D ControllerMate also runs my MX510 and allows me to keep both mice connected to my computer simultaneously. I gather from the Logitech forums that many ppl are also happy with Steermouse ($20), which requires Tiger. So if you are a Mac owner, figure on spending an extra $15-$20 for a working driver.****I wish the mouse would power down to preserve battery life when the computer sleeps or is off, though**be sure to uninstall old Logitech drivers before trying to use this mouse. The presence of an out-of-date driver makes it impossible to click on anything. If you remove the out-of-date driver, at least you can left-click.***since the Logitech driver runs all of Logitech's mice, figure on the extra money if you purchase any of Logitech's newer mice that require their new buggy driver. Why Logitech doesn't license a working driver from one of the shareware developers is beyond me.
Using a comcast motorola 6200 HD box , the HDTV is exceptional( like looking out your window to see something in the backyard ) and the Non HDTV is acceptable (it is no better nor no worse than the picture I got with a Toshiba 27" I have had for 16 years.) As with anything new there is a learning curve ,as far as the geometry problems some have mentioned , I have not encountered the problem . I have used my DVD player and after some adjustmets the pictures were fantastic . With the HD box I am using component video cables for the connections
I tried to make this product work in three different cars and it was not possible, just in one I get something but just a funny noise. A friend of mine also get the same product with the same results
Doesn't work with edited .jpg's, cheap plastic, and small screen make this device useless. To rotate a .jpg, they actually tell you to turn the unit on it's side in the manual! Better products are surely on the way ...
I was looking for a new pair of headphones to compliment my brand new ipod nano when I ran across these on a website. I was a little hesitant at first because I don't think I ever spent over $40 on a pair of headphones. I finally decided to invest in these because I spend most of my free time listening to music. I received these the other day, and immediately plugged them into my ipod. Please don't let the breaking in period discourage you! After these become comfortable, you will hear music you have never heard before even when you are listening to songs you have heard thousands of time.I started with all my heavy bass tracks, and couldn't believe how they sounded with these headphones. I then wanted to try some of my jazz and blues tracks to see how these tracks sounded. This is the first time in my life John Coltrane has given me goosebumps!If you are debating on whether to spend this kind of money let me make it easy for you. If you are just a casual music listener, I would say just go with a good pair of cheap ones, you will save a lot of money. However if you are a passionate music lover and collector, these headphones will change your music completely. After getting comfortable with these, I would have paid much more than I actually did!
Excellent product in compact package. Does not over emphasize the bass so may not be for everyone. More accurate reproduction than earphones costing much more. Highly recommended.
I bought this because I have an RCA TV and a Toshiba DVD/VCR. I spent over a week trying the codes and using code search and it never worked with either. There's both time and money I wish I had back.
Not only is the pricing excellent, the producet exactly what I was looking for and the delivery fast but the seller sent me an email responding to when the earsets were being mailed. I defenatly will order from them again.
I purchased this dish for my camper. I am able to use my home Directv DVR system with this dish. It takes a few minutes to set up. Works great. Small, compact and easy to use. I don't make any changes to my directv receiver. It works with the settings I have from home. Just use a meter (Link below is for the meter I purchased) to find the satellite and everything works great. Quick and painless. You will love it.http://www.amazon.com/TEST-UM-CS300-Satellite-Signal-Strength-Meter/dp/B0007NP8P2/ref=cm_cr_wr_img
After reading other reviews about problems with the space bar, I was hesitant but after owning one of the earlier versions of this ergonomic keyboard and loved it, decided to give this newer version a try hoping the problems described in earlier reviews had been resolved. After a couple of hours I have packaged up the keyboard and will be returning it tomorrow. While the separated keyboard is nice, the feel of the keys is horrid--quite stiff and unresponsive. The space bar is even worse. One practically needs a hammer to get it to work at all from the sides. It is slightly better from the center; however, one must completely move out of the ergonomic hand position to use it this way. And in the case of the one I purchased, the space bar didn't work at all from the left side. What a horrid product and a huge disappointment. The demo model of the wired version doesn't feel any better so I will be moving on to a Logitec which felt much better in the store. What a shame as I absolutely loved my old one especially the ergonomic split keyboard and no one else makes anything close in design. I am shocked that Microsoft has ruined a previously great product. Don't waste your money on this piece of crap.
I've had this Traveldrive for only 3 days now, but have used it quite often. It came formatted FAT and I can't locate any 'official' info about reformatting, so I'm waiting 'til later for a switch. The big drawback is there isn't any security software with it, but I'm still looking online. I had read about the 2GB units that had slow transfer times, and this one specifies a 1.5MBps (bytes, not bits) but when I use it for pretty large (25 to 50 Mbytes) or REALLY large (765 Mbytes) files, it performs very fast. I've timed a 48 Mbyte file at 22 seconds, and the 765 Mbyte file (782,967,317 bytes) took 176 seconds. That makes it 2.2 MBps with medium files and 4.4 MBps with the big honkers.So far, I'm totally satisfied with it. As long as I don't lose it somewhere - it's pretty small compared to the other junk in my pockets.
The Inno2Bk has surpassed my expectations in every regard so far. It's a nice solid little unit; feels well made, no rattles, no cheap plastic feel. It can source both satellite signals and terrestrial repeaters which means I can listen to XM in my office w/o access to the sky.Music can be recorded to the onboard flash memory for those times when you want to record your favorite songs or when you want to have music when you can't otherwise get via either satellite or terrestrial signals (as is the case when I'm at the gym).Comes with lots of accessories such as a home dock, carrying case, earbud earphones (kind of a short cable but sound surprisingly nice for freebies), antenna, remote control.If I *had* to suggest improvements, a QVGA screen (240x320) would be better than the 160 pixel square screen, but this screen works just fine. It's bright and legible enough. I don't care too much for the XM+Napster service, but that's more of a personal preference.The buttons have good tactile feedback and are easy to use. Battery life hasn't been an issue, though I recharge every night out of habit. The user interface is simple and easy to navigate.All in all a great device, much better than I was expecting honestly. I write software for cell phones so I have some experience with these kinds of things and I don't get impressed very easily anymore. But this device is really nice. Writing this review right before I go buy a second unit for my wife.
The hardware is excellent as was the delivery from Amazon. The software is mediocre. It is very large and "works" clumsily on my Dell laptop but does not work on my HP desktop. The field support is non-existent. Talking to the associates is just plain frustrating as they send you back and forth within HP until you give up and seem to love to say it's all Microsoft's fault anyway.
Since it was our first digital answering machine, anything could impress us! So basically it's easy to use and that's good enough for me, I'm not planning on replacing it anytime soon. My only complaint is that if there is a power outage, you lose the correct time and also the date,... so it's all off until you reset it.
This was decent RAM. Nothing special. It did what it was supposed to do. I bought it as a Christmas present for a friend and he hasn't had any problems with it.
Never buy anything from Ace Photo and Digital. I encourage Amazon to sever all relations with this disreputable company. I purchased the Samsung YP-T9 and it's defective. I bought it to listen to audio books and it skips so badly I can't listen. Ace Photo and Digital are so sleazy they don't have the integrity to let me return it for credit.
Not much to say here, but it's a memory card and it works fine so far. Good price and happy with it.
I purchased the Onkyo DX-7555 single disk "Audiophile" CD player through Amazon for my home theater setup. It is very well matched to an Onkyo TX-SR700 Home Theater Receiver I have had since 2003. I was able to connect these two components together using Onkyo's "Remote Interactive" cable, so when you turn on the CD player it automatically turns on the Home Theater Receiver, changes the input to CD and sets it up the way you want, which for me are just two front channels of "pure audio". At that setting, there is no signal processing, no tone controls, and even the display on the receiver shuts down, so all it regulates is the volume, which allows the purely unadulterated and incredible sound of the DX7555 CD player to shine through.The sound is crystal clear, with depth and a 3D quality as well as incredible sonic imaging, so you can place every instrument and singer in the sound field exactly where they are. The CD player is absolutely accurate in sound reproduction while at the same time being very musical. It is a solid, handsome black unit with few knobs and it is very heavy due to a large power supply. It incorporates a high quality DA converter which I gather is why it sounds so great. I am using an Acoustic Research APO31 analog stereo cable to connect the DX-7555 to the receiver. Altogether a wonderful sounding combination, playing through two Boston Acoustics tower speakers.If you love superb sound reproduction and have a bit of nostalgia for a time when stereo equipment was heavy, solid, and beautifully constructed, then you will love the Onkyo DX-7555 CD Player.
my sister purchased this for her and I in Nov, 1999 for my birthday, up to this date, neither of us have been able to use! After days and hours of searching sites and etc., I came across the fact that this unit WILL NOT HAVE ANY VOICE with a COMPAQ computer! I contacted the company on numerous occasions, they have ignored ALL! I told them I was even going to return if they didn't respond, they didn't care. So I am returning. I do not recommend this unit also terrible picture and very small in size.
No problems with this filter. Using it on a nikon 18-200 VR and it works just fine.
You get what you pay for. The battery failed in my APC UPS CS500 after two days. I first had an "overload" warning and then a "replace battery" warning. I have received no response to my customer service inquiry. I'm go to bite the bullet and buy a genuine APC UPS battery.
I just bought the Transpod 3031 and I love it! I have been tearing my hair out using the Belkin transmitter. I have to change the station constantly to find an open frequency. Often I have to give up since it only stays clear for a few minutes. I bought the Transpod, plugged it in, used the preset 88.1 station and haven't had to change it since. The sound quality is great with no noticable static. The extendable arm works fine in my van, but I wish it had the gooseneck like the Belkin. But if you want good reception and good sound, this is the way to go!
I own many Sony products. So choosing this item was not a difficult choice to make. It costs more than similar products in this category, however everything you need is included (headphones, cassette adapter, ac power cord, car power cord, corded remote control and SonicStage Simple Burner software). I use it strictly in my car with the cassette adapter, car power cord and remote control and WOW the sound is even better than the stock CD player that came with my car. Needless to say I don't even use the stock CD player anymore. It never ever skips, even if you hold it in your hand and vigorously shake it. The stock unit always skipped, and was very picky about what CD's it would play. I would estimate 75% of my CD's wouldn't even play in the stock unit. This baby plays everything. When you press the stop button on either the unit itself or the wonderful remote control, shut the car off get back in and press play, it picks up exactly where it left off. I was considering buying an I-Pod or similar type of MP3 player, I'm glad that I didn't because this product is so much more versatile. Try playing a CD in an I-Pod. Take my advice if you're in the market for a portable CD/MP3 player don't hesitate on this product. It won't disappoint.
Purchased this zoom lens to accompany what I was getting in Pentax K10D "kit". For the price is a really good lens though I've had some issues with autofocus in "low" light (i.e. twilight). I haven't tried the macro function yet. When fully extended this lens is very long.As noted in other reviews, the zoom action is stiff. Hopefully this will resolve over time. One big pet peeve is the lens screw-on shade/hood. It's just too big and makes packing the lens, in a camera bag, a pain since you either (1) don't use the shade/hood ever (2) get a huge camera bag so you can leave it on or (3) take if off everytime. I've found you can attach it "upside down" with the shade/hood facing inwards for storage. This save space somewhat.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art curators are stunned when a lost $50 million van Gogh Portrait of Monsieur Trabuc arrives in an ordinary UPS package delivered from Argentina. NYPD Major Case Squad Detective Clay Ryder specializes in art theft, so is assigned the investigation.He learns that in 1944 Paris, a Jewish widow accused a German SS officer of stealing her family's van Gogh painting. However, the officer apparently died soon after the complaint was lodged in a car accident; the painting vanished. Ryder traces the offspring of the widow, which leads to NYU Professor Rachel Meredith. The MOMA does the right thing restoring ownership to Rachel in a gala that attains international reporting. However, soon afterward someone attacks Rachel, who turns to Clay for safety even as Israeli Mossad operatives see the painting as the first step in capturing an SS officer who has been underground for decades.This terrific thriller that is at its best during Clay's initial investigation as readers obtain a strong police procedural and insight into Nazi art looting. The tale remains suspense filled fun as it spins into the search for the Nazi and the assaults on Rachel. However having both leaves the former a bit shortchanged and unneeded. Still THE LOST VAN GOGH is quite a find for thriller readers.Harriet Klausner
if you are looking for an internet sharing utility, this works excellent. It comes with a DHCP server also, so you wont have to do much configuring. I had it up and running in about 5 minutes. Everything works real easily, but it is a bit missleading when it comes to how many ports you are going to get. I have a LAN of 4 computers and can only plug 3 into the router. One port has to be left open if you choose to plug into the WAN port. This is easily fixed if you have a hub. Plug the hub into the router (not next to WAN port though), then your additional devices into the hub (its another point of possible failure, but then you have more devices).It wasnt apparent why my 4th device wasnt connecting.. I tried everything possible. Only after I realized that my working computers wouldnt work if plugged into the 4th port that I reazlized the 4th port isnt available when connecting in my configuration. SO I tried the hub, and VOILA!Good luck!
This is an item that needs to go with the camcorder. This looks great and feels strong too. Not like cheap materials usually sold online. I am starting to use this. I will update it but certainly worth the money I paid for.Nik
Had a good price and I was able to determine exactly what I needed. It was shipped on time and matched up like I had hoped
I purchased this for a Socket 940 Opteron CPU on an Asus SK8N board. It worked great, it was sturdy, and provided a tight fit for my stock cooler. It was a great price to boot!Thanks Ziotek guys!
Wow! What a great camera. I am writing this review almost 2 years after purchasing this product. Since I have bought this product, I know that digital cameras have changed and improved dramatically. Even with that understanding, I LOVE this camera. I originally bought a sony cybershot and spent $200 more than this Kodak camera. After trying to figure out how to take good pictures with the expensive cybershot, I returned the sony and bought the kodak instead.I am pleased with this camera because it is EASY to use. My wife hates electronics and can still take remarkable pictures with the easy share. After 2 years, I have not even looked at the manual or used the kodak software--that's how easy it is. I use the automatic setting and the camera takes wonderful, colorful, bright and crisp pictures. The video recording aspect is good, but who would buy a digital camera to take videos anyway? It is small enough to fit in your pants pocket, but there are smaller cameras out there. The optical zoom could be a bit better and it takes several seconds to take a repeat picture because the lcd screen is a bit slow to refresh. Even with that said, I probably won't buy another digital camera for another year. When I do, it will be the newest kodak easyshare.
In John McEvoy's second novel, also set in the idiosyncratic world of horse racing, you know whodunit and it's still a thriller. The villain, Claude Bledsoe, has to come up with a million dollars in order to inherit his grandmother's money. Since it's too hard to fix horse races the old fashioned way, using his superhuman strength and knowledge of nearly every skill acquirable through literally dozens of undergraduate and master's degree programs, the maniacal Bledsoe starts intimidating, blackmailing and murdering jockeys to throw races. McEvoy limns the life of jockeys and their families, whom he so clearly respects. The percipient protagonist Matt O'Connor (don't we all wish we had a boyfriend like that), a journalist following his hunches, finally catches up with Bledsoe - or the other way around. Think Grace Kelly in Rear Window. For fans of Chicago and Madison, these places are rendered lovingly. Fast paced and funny, Riders Down is satisfying in every way.
this computer have one of the best instalation with its dual procesor , whick you can do 20 thing at a time and you can work in 2 monitors the computer is rated for me like a 5 star.
I am in my car way too much, and after my favorite radio station got on this crappy "best of" kick ( their way to cover vacations of the djs is to play repeats of former shows) I said enough. I had beeen peeking at this among other models, and I finally took the leap. It has worked flawlessly and it is amazingly reliable.The variety of stations is incredible and the fact that it transmits right through your fm radio...no ripping dashboards apart- just one small wire for the antenna, and one for the plug. The install was easy and painless. A suction cup type mount or velcro is available ( I used the suction cup right on my widshield) and included in the kit.My son is 9 and he loves the remote so (when he is allowed) he can have free reign at changing the channel from the backseat.My boyfriend has been trying to get me to get one for a while and he added mine to his account, so the second radio is about half price for the subscription. Great his and her gift ideas!!!
I had a ton of home videos VHS and Min VHS tapes to convert. I decided against sending my tapes via an online service to get converted to a DVD and bought this particular device. I did this so that I could have digital copy of the video files. I decided to purchase this device over much cheaper analogue to USB devices because I have heard that those devices do not correct for audio syncing issues like the AVDC 300. I have had this device for about a month now and have had no problems with it. I also feel the software that comes with the device is pretty cool. You can adjust for brightness, contract, saturation hue and sharpness level, before you capture the video feed to your computer. At least for me, I found this very useful because it allowed me to not edit so much in video editing software. Overall I think this is a great product and I would recommend this product to anyone especially if it is more cost - effective to buy the device to convert analogue to digital than to get it done via a service that does.
Bought it Nov. 2003, broke 9/30/04 and the warranty covers labor for only 90 days. It never worked that well to begin with, some DVD wouldn't work on it, although they worked fine on other players.
very good movie quality and easy to use. I think this cam's feature was good and it's function for price was excellent.especially cat's eye, 26* optical zoom. but it's somewhat bulky and button array was fusy.
Works great, as advertised.I've read other reviewer say they had to get an adapter to plug this into their 15A outlet. Why not get a 15A model then? This is a 20A model, so you'll need a 20A outlet. Makes no sense to get a 20A PDU and plug it into a 15A rated outlet, especially when there is an almost identical 15A model for sale here on Amazon.
Sharp pictures. Amazing low-light capability. BEWARE of the software drivers : DO NOT LOAD them on WIN95 - my machine got totally hosed. Avoid loading them on NT - service pack 6 kept 'blue screening' on me.AVOID the DC290 1.2 software they ship. Go to their web-site and download version 1.3 which is stabler.Technical Support is awesome - there is absolutely no wait period and reps are very helpful.
I will buy the 8gb Titanium Cruzer because this one its now getting to short for me. I have now like a year with my 4Gb Cruzer and its just flawless...btw i removed the U3 software beacuse its just very anoying for me, i just wanted a good looking USB drive with plenty of room in it. Very smart choice for people who like some things to look better. Recommended Sandisk product!!!
I cannot speak for PC users, but this product was absolutely worthless on my Mac. Although my computer met all system requirements and I followed the directions, the adapter simply did not work at all. The software included is amateurish and buggy, no user manual was included (despite advertisements to the contrary), and the read-me files contained on the CD were unhelpful and written in broken English. I contacted QVS tech support for assistance, and they attempted to solve my Mac problem based on their (limited) knowledge of the Windows version, because they didn't have access to a Mac. It seemed that anyone with a basic working knowledge of computers would have been better suited to provide tech support. In short, stay far, far away!
The B+W UV filter is great, absolutely high quality product. Highly recommended. The shipping is also very quick. I install it on my Nikon 24-120mm F4 lens, works great.
Works as well as to be expected, put it in a '92 Honda Accord Ex. I would highly recommend it.
The Sandisk Image Mate is compact, sits on a desk on its own built-in stand, and provides a way to transfer images from a variety of digital camera storage types. It has replaced all my other transfer devices as it has slots for all the types of cards that I have in my various digital cameras and phones.The price is reasonable, the transfer rate fast, the setup a breeze.Great device at a great price.
Many of the other reviews are right on. I ignored them and bought them anyway because they were inexpensive. They are cheap costing but also poor sounding speakers. Low sound level and low fidelity output. I bought these for a home theater, but I'm trying to find something else now. Additionally, there are no mounting holes for for brackets etc. You get what you pay for.
A great value for $60. Excellent sound reproduction and a good bass response. Perfect for listeners who enjoy powerful rock or pop music and enjoy the atmosphere of a live performance (me!). Compare with my friend's Beyerdynamic DT 831, I feel that the DT831 is a bit thin. The 831 does sound better in other areas, particularly the clear, accurate highs, but it also costs about $180. For $60, I am quite pleased with the 490.
The Rio 600 is pretty sleek. It's well designed so that it's small enough to take jogging and easily fits in the grip of your hand. However, there are numerous drawbacks.1) I listen to my Rio in my car 95%+ of the time. (I use my car cassette adapter from my CD player to hook it up.) However, the Rio doesn't have a corresponding cord to plug into your cigarette lighter -- unfortunately, this means that it eats thru batteries pretty quickly.2) 32MB of music is pretty small. This works out to 6-7 songs which is not a lot.3) If you're not looking at the Rio when you're changing tunes, you often press the wrong button (I usually end up pausing when I'm trying to scroll) -- this is pretty typical since I'm often driving or running with my Rio when I'm trying to change songs. It's nothing defective as when I actually look and hit one of the buttons, I hit it, but the design could be improved (notice that the main buttons are part of a circular pad.)All in all, I'm pretty happy with my Rio. I would caution that if you're looking for a lot more music time or are planning on using your Rio extensively in your car to wait for newer models that hopefully will have features that accommodate these types of users.
Great deal for the money. Battery did not seem to last very long. Plug and play was a no brainer.
This product has done everything I wanted it to and then some. It has worked getting me to business appointments. It worked as we walked all over San Francisco. I was surprised that it will even be able to convert Icelandic Krona into US$ for an upcoming trip
As you buy most of stuff on Amazon, it's easy and quick to buy inks here and enjoy cheaper prices and free shipping over $25 per order!
This TV/DVD player has a beautiful picture. It would be great if only needed for playing dvd's. But we were hoping to get tv reception for major network channels. We could not, even after buying a higher powered antenna for it. I returned the set.
The sub arrived with broken grill, and Amazon sent me a replacement sub immediately. Seems like it's totally automated because I indicated that I only needed a replacement grill, but they sent the whole sub anyway. The UPS guy also picked up the original sub from my house. All this without me paying a penny more. Now that is excellent service.I am not an audiophile, but the sub sounds very good to me. Very loud and clear without being "noisy". My friend has a Bose system, which to me either had too much base noise, or not enough punch if the sub's volume is turned down a bit. There could be other factors, but who knows... Recommended.
Before buying this product, be aware that it comes with CPRM that is the copyright protection technology that is used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once (e.g. some CATV broadcasts). This means that if you recorded the broadcast of Law and Order, for example, (and if this program is braoadcasted with this protection,) YOU WILL BE UNABLE to record it to a DVD and keep it for later.I can understand the reason why they implement this protection, but in my case when I record a movie I do not have time to watch it until after a month or more. In this case, keeping it in the hard drive of the unit, will make the movie disappear when is overwritten by another one.Analyse your needs first, perhaps your option is to build a Entertainment Center Computer, without retrictions -Which is a little more expensive- or continue using with your old Video Player.
it's working great, Fast like the cameras shooter button. it's even work for remote autofocusing.my only complain is the Remote has to see the front of the camera, that because it's works with infrared.
Fufilled all my expectations, output is great, looks good with or without grille. Could not believe theimprovement in sound, no matter if listening to music, or TV.
Pros:High quality constructionWorks wellFeels wellFast deliveryIts cheapCons:I'm using Comcast and if you switch from a channel that is 480p to 1080p it takes some time to switch (about 3-5 seconds).
No issues. Great price, fast delivery, product worked worked great running from a switch to my smart TV. Cable felt high quality for a very reasonable price.
I put the year make and model of my truck and amazon gave me the product, it fit perfectly. I would suggest this product to anyone.
The case seems to be a deluxe CD-size case. The inside part of the holder is not thin and boxy but round and smooth. Since we all make the occasional coaster, these are the only CD cases which I keep when it happens. I use them for other disks I burn.I wished Memorex supplied these cases for their DVD+R and +RW disks as well, since I use these in addition to the -R.
I think these are great... Once you get a good fit in your ears. The bass is phenomenal, clean hi's overall range is very good. The outside world is truly left outside. I use these for my MP3 player and PSP (movies and games).Now the down side: is that any rubbing on the cables is transmitted straight to you ears which can be very annoying, with that being said these are not ideal for running or a lot of brisk walking plus the way these baby isolate you from the rest of world I would not go jogging/walking with these. I do work out with them and I use the medium size rubber plugs and they tend to work there way loose especially once I really start to sweat they can be hard to keep in place well enough to keep the good sound and drawn out surrounding noise.I clean my ears every morning and every night so ear wax is not a problem for me in addition I do use the wax guards that is supplied and I will change them out every few months or so.If you like the sound of good clean music then I would recommend you give these a try, granted they are not for everyone but you maybe pleasantly surprised...
Polycom makes the best conference phones and every one of these guys I've worked with has been just phenomenal.all the cables for this thing are easily replaced or fixed. it sounds fantastic.And people can hear everyone in the room.Simply the greatest. now only time will tell how long this phone lasts.My only wish is that I'd like to be able to hook it into a headset port on an IP or digital phone base. Being able to dial out would be even better.got an analog line? well then what are you waiting for?!
I bought these headphones after leaving my last pair at the gym. I generally use them to be able to listen to the tv's or my music while using cardio equipment. These fit nicely, are comfortable and sturdy and work fine sound-wise. The fact that they are really cheap should not make you worried that they will be cheap and not work. I'm very pleased with how these have been working.
Bought this mouse for my new Laptop and I'm glad I did. I was a bit skeptical because of the one or two negative reviews (I usually don't read all the positives..what's the point???) but I'm glad I took the chance. So far the battery has lasted over a month of regular use. The mouse sensitivity is great and it looks cool!The only thing that surprised me was that it doesn't work on a glass topped table. My work desk has a plexiglass cover to it that is 1/4 inch thick and though the desktop itself is wood colored the mouse's optical eye will not work. No problem though, I just slide a piece of paper under the mouse and it works! It's just a small flaw and I'm just mentioning it to let you peeps out there know that it isn't perfect...but overall, I highly reccommend this mouse.
Coolmax 14616 V-400 ATX Power Supply (Purchased on 11/19/2009)by Global Marketing Partners fails to function following installation - I will have to order another one from a different vendor.
I've had this hub for about a year now and have put heavy use on it. There hasn't been a hiccup with it at all.I run multiple external hard drives (500 gig each) through it, a card reader, wireless mouse, a printer, an all-in-one scanner/printer/copier, internet modem, and it has handled them all with no problems whatsoever. So I can only advise on my personal experiences with the device. It doesn't even get warm.The "new" slimline power supply is nice, but it is marked as 120v, not 240v. So for those going overseas, you will need another device to use this.I'm getting ready to buy another one of these so as far as I'm concerned, it's the perfect little hub. Later this year, when I convert the house to Cat5 ethernet, I'll be looking at the D-Link switch based on my very positive experience with this hub and the D-Link wireless router that I also have.
I bought this camera because I wanted a smaller, lighter, digital camera with a larger LCD screen. I am very pleased with the quality of this camera for this price range. I find it simple to use and just right for someone who enjoys a point and shoot camera without too many confusing buttons on the outside. The movie mode is great for capturing those special moments when you do not have your cam corder handy. It takes great pictures and is easy to carry around with you.
We get a lot of comments on how big our TV is. (I am not compensating for anything either!) We haven't had any problems with our TV. The only thing that bothers me is the low humming of the DLP module, but it is only noticeable when the volume is low. The picture is great, not distorted due to the size. The delivery company brought it right to the door, and set up was simple. Don't be afraid to buy this big of a TV online. It is awesome for watching the outdoor channel.1/1/11 Not sure if you can by this modle any more. Our color wheel went out, (the color wheel is the cause of the low humming noise) I have found it to ba a common problem for this TV. Type 65DR650 into a google search and you will find mostly posts looking for replcement color wheel. The color wheel is not available seperatly from a sharp dealer. It is only avialble as part of the light engine. $1200 dollars from a Sharp dealer.Bottom line: Junk - I will not buy another Sharp product the rest of my life.
The HiFi Link does exactly what the manufacture claims, produces high quality sound from your PC to your component stereo. You can't beat the peformance and the generous 30 foot cable for the price. Installation was simple and the documentation is easy to follow, but you don't really need it (it was really that easy, just plug and play, and a possible restart). Otherwise there is not much to say, it is a simple product that delivers what was promised, great sound.
We've had this printer at work for about 3 years now. It's mostly used for printing receipts and bills. It works fine as a printer, but the copies are terrible, and have been for probably a year now. With every copy you have to adjust the contrast setting in order to get a copy that's even presentable. In addition, the drum, which costs about $100, has to be replaced about once a year. I would not recommend this printer if you really need to use it as a copier too.
First off, I am comparing the 485's to the OEM iPod earbuds for reference.On first impression, these sound really great -- a major improvement in range and audible frequencies. Out of the box the high frequencies are a little sharp and over accentuated so I modified the equalizer to tone them down till break-in is complete(10 hours so far). Besides that, the sounds are full and rich, and I am even able to pick up some I have never heard before in my music with the iPod earbuds. I also like the obvious improvement in bass. It isn't overpowering or muddy which is common, especially in very low sub-60hz frequences.Some say they sound distant and I have to disagree. At first listen I was looking for that effect and thought I may agree with whoever said it until I continued to listen and realized that I was just looking for things to pick at, and that it really wasn't distant.I have had no issues with comfort such as high pressure clamping or rubbing and I always thought I had a large head. I have worn them recently for about 3 hours with out feeling I need to switch to the desktop speakers ...why would I abuse my ears with such low quality anyway ;)I can easily make use of the provided headphone stand so I don't see why so many poke at that.Last night I was watching a movie on my non-amplified computer and there was a thunder sequence that startled me because it sounded so realistic.For this review, I just now watched The Cave on my home theater setup and despite the cheesy intro, I heard every water drop and all the dust falling when they opened the old doors in the cave. The bass was powerful during the explosives seen, maybe too much for my taste ...but that is easily adjusted. I also heard a new sound the creatures were making ...so it definitely captures the entire range.I would give these a 4.5/5 if I could, only because I wasn't blown away like I thought would happen when I switched to an over-the-ear type and because they don't enclose the sounds too well -- but I knew that would happen anyway since they are open.Pros:ComfortableFull range of soundsHeadphone standPriceComparitive styleNeutral:Long cordBulkyCons:Takes time to break them in and develop a richer/fuller range of sounds
Don't buy this version of Xd card. I have had to send two of them back to Olympus. They did replace the card without difficulty but they sent the same crummy H type card. If you use this card in a card reader there is a high chance that it will corrupt the card and crash your computer. When I complained to Olympus they told me "oh you should not use a type H card in a card reader." If you need an Xd card get a type M card.
I just purchased The Petax ZXL, I could not be more pleased, it workds just beautifully, in the process of using it you dont have to go back to the manual for more instructions, although the manual is pretty good, if you have some experience with these types of SLR AF cameras, this is a snap.The camera works so well, the results are excellent, it is just a winner, I cannot understand why [Amazon.com] no longer carries this camera,thats a shame.Besides working so well, this as some camera reviewers over the years have said, is typically Pentax, neat as a pin, works like a dream, when I saw it for the first time a few days ago, found it irresistable, I enjoy using a camera that does not look like a star wars weapon, has a very contemporary look, fits me perfectly, works beautifully and still has a tremendous battery of electronic enhancements very well hidden, I love the thing.Also shot some slides, I eventually scan them in and they come out great, pentax slides with the ZXL are superb.Nuff said.
I bought this Nikon 140ED as a graduation gift for my cousin. The camera is nice and light. Pictures come out nice and clear. It doesn't come with a camera bag, which is rather inconvenient, but that is trivial. Overall, I'm minutely satisfied with the camera. However, I do have a couple disappointments. It doesn't take multiple shots that well. We tried to take 2 or three pictures one after the other, and nothing happens. The camera refuses to take a second picture. We try waiting several seconds, but it is still unresponsive. Another feature of the camera that disappointed me is the flash. The distance of the flash is not as great as I expected it to be. ... For the NIKON name and quality, and that price, the camera usability and flash should exceed those of lesser brands and quality.
this is first time for me to see niosed photos although Im using a low ISO...I sent the vendor my feedbeack with photos as an evedance & their reply was to refund me only 15$ :)I think not only the product is bad also they dont care about the customer satisfaction
Great radio great sound, but I bought it for the kitchen where I have cubboards and all of the lights and the appiances create static in the reception, so I now have it under my shelf in my bedroom. This is not where I bought is for. Also the automatic programing does the first 20 stations whether you want them or not. THis could leave out your favif it's #21.
The On/Off issues is a firmware issue that goes away with the firmware update. I have this TV since Nov 2005. Still kicking today 5 years later.....
I never finished unpacking the item from the box it came in. The first item I removed was the glass light shade which I immediately noticed had a little rattle to it. I soon discovered that a piece was broken off of the shade, so I put it back in the box and returned the item the next day. The package came from Target; it looked worn and beaten as though it had been moved around quite a bit. It also didn't seem to have the type of packing that Amazon uses. I'm going to buy a lamp now off the shelf at a store where I can inspect it before I buy it.
My iPod Mini with the attached iTrip FM wireless transmitter works nearly flawlessly where I am in Florida. The default 87.9 frequency carries some static, but most of the time it is barely noticeable if you are focused on the road and taking in the music. No product is going to be perfect, people--I don't need a mega $$$ sound system that costs more than my whole car--just want to hear my tunes. With my job requiring a great deal of driving everyday, this set-up is a relief now that I no longer need to carry around CDs. I just set my iPod to shuffle and it plays all day. For those who are complaining about their iPod playing the "frequency clips" in shuffle mode, there is a way to fix this if you read the directions!!!
I've been looking for a blue nano for a few weeks now, and I'm so excited that I've found one! Although it's a little out of my price range (must be the whole 'internet markup' thing), I've ordered one and will just put it on the credit card.Great site!
pro-very nice. can store lots of song. i like it alotcon - get scratch too easy I recommend getting screen guard protector skin for it ... the ipod skin don't even help it scratch it too so screen guard protector skin from ebay for 7 buck
CineTech22's information is correct regarding effective resolution, exposure latitude, etc. Film is a chemical process, and the amount of detail that can be delineated on essentially a molecular level on celluloid is staggering, even with 16mm. BTW, DV resolution is 720x480, not 640x480, but your point still is made--WAY less info than film. As far as the focus operation is concerned, there is an aftermarket "follow-focus" rig available to address this, but yes, the stock camera doesn't let you set your focus-pulling marks.I would contend, however, that you've lost the forest for the trees. This camera DOES spell the end of 16mm as the preferred medium for indie filmmakers. Premium Panasonic DV tapes are about $5/cassette (63 minutes). And are reusable. What does 16mm cost in stock and processing for an hour of footage?The path to indie glory is no longer only "shoot in 16mm, blow it up to 35mm for festivals or limited release, get discovered". Now we have "shoot in anamorphic DV, release on DVD, get discovered" as the new, much more cost effective option. Another note: DV footage shot on a DVX100a looks great uprezzed to HD, even better than some low-end prosumer HD cams out there, mostly due to its great color abilities.I have used both the DVX100 & 100a, and have run up against their limitations. Exposure and depth of field are the biggest and require a lot of production compensation to get around--lots of zoomed, wide open aperture shots with heavy ND filtering to get that truly cinematic look.Still, if you know what you're doing, this camera is fantastic. Audio is superb (phantom-powered XLR's--yeah, baby!!), 24p is beautiful to work with, color is very "film-like", and although it is easy to "bloom" the whites and "crush" the blacks, the range is better than most DV cams, and both can be avoided by indie filmmakers who pay attention to settings and lighting.Would-be filmmakers who want to go this route need two important accessories: the 16x9 anamorphic adapter by Panasonic (AG-LA7200g), and Barry Green's book/DVD package http://www.dvxuser.com/articles/dvxbook . By understanding the camera's strengths and weaknesses, you can get fantastic results from the DVX100a. If you are an independent fillmaker with a limited budget, buy this camera, the anamorpic adapter, Barry's book, and do some test shots to figure it all out, Then spend the $$$THOUSANDS$$$ you've saved by shooting with the DVX100a and use it for better lighting, production, script doctors, better actors, and more time in post. The result will be far more impressive than 16mm done on a shoestring--a turd that could more easily be blown up to 35mm, but is far less likely to be worth it.That's my take, anyway. This camera does for independent filmmaking what the Alesis ADAT did for digital audio recording in the 90's--completely "democracizes" the field so that young, up-and-coming creative people can produce work of incredible quality for very little money and absolutely no "studio" control.So buy this camera, indulge your creative freedom, make your prize-winning indie film, and "stick it to da MAN!"
I have had these speakers for 4 years now, and the sound quality keeps getting better as they "break in." Based on quality of speaker, every review here should be 5 stars. However, some people don't like the way the speakers were advertised, so they penalized a fantastic product by giving it 1 star. Ignore those reviews.These are speakers you will be able to keep FOREVER.
The Good: Compact, great shoulder and back padding and mesh. Easy access compartments. Carries very comfortable even when heavy.The Bad: Warning, this pack is not even water resistant. It leaks like a sieve! My D70, lenes and flash were almost ruined from rain leaking in. Not what I expected from Lowe. None of my other Lowe stuff leaks, ever. Beware! A good fair weather pack though. I chose it because of it's compact size. It's really too small. I wanted to carry a D SLR, 2 lenses and a flash, plus a small jacket and snacks. It's really too small for all that. Perhaps an AW Lowe pack would have been best.
Unfortunately, we're not able to use this lens adapter as it does not fit our camera. I purchased the item in November as a Christmas gift for my fiance. So we didn't discover it was the wrong adapter until after he opened the gift on Christmas Day and after the 30 days return policy. However, after calling to explain the situation, we were informed that we would receive a credit, but not how to return the item (we haven't received a credit yet). We're also not able to locate the correct lens adapter for our Kodak DX4330 digital camera (even tried eBay and the only one available that we placed a bid was soon withdrawn)!
I just ordered this iRiver from Amazon about 2 weeks ago. I did a lot of research about which mp3 player to buy, and despite mixed reviews I decided to go with the iRiver H10. Overall it was OK. I returned it to Amazon after a few days. The second day I had it, I tried connecting it to my computer to download more music, but Windows Media Player didn't recognize it. I checked all the cords and requirements, and they were fine. After some online research, I discovered that this is a common problem that iRiver hasn't figured out a solution to. I emailed the iRiver website (which I read is notorious for ignoring customers), and never got a response. I tried resetting the player, and mysteriously it worked again.At this point, I was willing to give the iRiver another chance. However, the next day the screen froze and I had to reset it yet again. Now I was pretty annoyed and I decided to return it to Amazon. I liked the iRiver's design and menus, but Windows Media Player was not my favorite application. Since my computer had iTunes, I had to rip all my cd's again. It was just not worth the hassle. I'm not sure whether I would recommend this mp3 player. It could've just been mine that was defective, but from what I read from online there are a lot of problems with these players and almost nonexistent support from the iRiver website.
Great price for quality HDMI cable! Don't go out n waste $100 dollars on one when they all do the exact same thing
I upgraded from a 13" TV/VCR combo to this 3 way combo and have been very impressed after 3 months of occasional use. The best features of this unit are the excellent picture and sound quality & the simplicity of having everything together (no wires to mess with). The downside is that the remote control is rather crowded and takes quite some time to be comfortable with. Also, this is a heavy unit & awkward to move. I was somewhat wary of the overall quality of this Toshiba before purchase (based on others' reviews) and nervous that the DVD player would be too delicate. Having been very careful, I have not yet had a problem. So Far, VERY GOOD Overall. Certainly better picture quality that an LCD screen. I
I just replaced this model with the UPS XS 900VA in my office. I was very happy with the 800. It lasted 4 years and saved my system many times.
This is a great video camera for the price.After getting a chance to play around with my parent's camera, I fell in love with the TRV340. This is my first digital video camera and I'm very happy with it. It produces great video and sound, though you can't compare it with a mega-pixel or 3CCD camera. The camera uses Sony's digital 8 format which lets the camera read older 8mm tapes. Digital quality on Digital 8 tapes is equal to that of MiniDV. So, if you've got a collection of those tapes, this is a great way to convert them into digital video. The camera is a little larger than the MiniDV cameras, but the added weight makes it less shaky in your hand. Because of the included Firewire (IEEE 1394) port, it's a breeze to transfer video to your computer, provided it also has a Firewire port. I use a Mac so I can't comment on the quality of the included windows editing software.The battery that comes with the camera won't last very long and I highly recommend an additional battery, though they are a bit pricey. I also recommend a good, sturdy tripod, and a screw-on UV filter. This filter costs very little and will protect the lens from scratches and smudges. Another good accessory would be a boom microphone that attaches to the intelligent shoe. Sound is often overlooked on camcorders and most of them have terrible onboard mics.While this camera has the ability to take digital stills and save them to a memory stick, the resolution is very low and the pictures don't look very good. They're somewhat disappointing.I highly recommend this camera to anyone looking to get into digital video or anyone with a collection of 8mm tapes that they want to preserve.
Bought this antenna for $10.99 and it works great. We get ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX, CW, ION, and several other stations - crystal clear. No more monthly cable bills!
The product is an excellent product that fit the need that I had very well. The seller had a great price and sent the product quickly.
I always read user comments when shopping for new products, so I'll include the details of my installation for those who may find it helpful. The short story though is that this is a great product that was easy to install and worked as advertised right out of the box.I was reluctant to go wireless because my home network-to-be would include both an iMac and a PC. I purchased the MR814 router and the MA101 Wireless USB adapter. Within 30 minutes of opening the boxes, the wireless network was active and operating flawlessly. The MR814 router was installed between the iMac and my DSL modem -- the necessary cable was supplied with the router. The router setup required no software installation -- router settings were established using my browser and accessing the Netgear internet site. The instruction manual was very well written and the installation went &quot;by the book&quot;. The MA101 wireless USB adapter required a software installation on the PC prior to plugging in the hardware to the USB port. The installation was brief and the software almost self-configured. The MA101 transceiver began communicating with the router immediately with &quot;good&quot; to &quot;very good&quot; signal strength (the PC is located about 150 feet from the router in a single story house). I was extremely impressed with the quality and ease of installation for this product. I highly recommend it!
I have owned two pair of these earphones now, one black and one white. The white pair lasted less that 4 months, the black pair just over 6. I keep them in a compartment in my messenger bag, along with my iPod nano, to use on the bus or if I am walking around downtown. They are not subjected to any out of the ordinary stress, but in both cases, the Right earbud suddenly stops working. Just goes dead. I had the second pair die this morning when I got on the bus. So today, I need to buy new ones...but twice is more than enough chances for these. Sad thing is, I really liked the sound and the fit they had...but 4-6 months of lifespan is worthless...especially when they are not treated roughly.
I bought the yellow one a few weeks back and absolutely loved it! My pictures turned out great! While you can get the film developed at a Big Box Store, my advice is don't. While the pics you get back will have the yellow (or other color) tint, the color isn't as true as it would be if you went to a camera shop and had them develop the photos. It's a fun little camera and I recommend it for anyone who wants to take funky photos.
The MVC-CD400 is a new model of Sony's established mini-CD burning cameras, along with the MVC-CD250, replacing the CD200 and CD300 models. So why would Sony need to upgrade anything you ask? I was actually asking myself the same thing at first. I was getting ready to drop down the money for a CD300 model when I heard a new design was coming out, so I started doing some research. I found that Sony has done a nice job of directly addressing many of the failings of the CD300/CD200 units, and added some especially nice touches to boot!The most noticeable change up front is that the built-in flash unit has moved from the upper left side of the unit to right over the barrel. This helps with avoiding shadow effects when taking up-close shots.Additionally, they have addressed the single most commented-upon flaw of the 200/300 series: Viewing the LCD screen in bright sunlit conditions. They have added a clear 'strip' along the top of the LCD panel that allows ambient light to help back-light the LCD screen, and the results are frankly good, making the LCD significant more usable in all lighting conditions without having to buy the 'viewfinder attachment' that Sony sells for the Mavica CD model cameras.The third significant change is the addition of a standard flash adapter, allowing one to use external flash units with this camera for better lighting when needed. It is important to note - apparently it is critical to make sure you use a normal low voltage external flash instead of a studio-quality high-voltage unit, as this may damage the camera!Like it's previous generation brothers, the CD400 includes a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens for high quality (professional?) photography without the distortions you may sometimes find in the 'corners' of shots taken through some lower quality digital cameras. It also upgrades the CCD from 3.3 megapixels to 4.0 or so, which means even more detail can be captured for folks who are interested in capturing everything possible.The other unique addition is Sony's Hologram AF system, which uses a laser emitting diode to put a crosshatch pattern on your target prior to snapping the shot, letting the autofocus get better accuracy when dealing with situations that sometimes confuse traditional autofocus routines.Sony's batteries also are decent, giving a typical user 2+ hours of uninterrupted shooting before needing replacement, and then recharging in ~45 minutes.And of course the mail selling feature for most folks, myself included - the photos are saved on mini-CDs, rather than one of the various memory stick/card units. Mini-CDs are dirt cheap per MB compared to memory sticks, and typically store ~150-200MB worth of photos, depending on make. Sony of course recommends you use only their branded disks, but many folks are reporting no problems using other manufactured brands. Depending on CD used, this translates into ~10 photos at the absolute maximum resolution (2272x1704 in TIFF format) and quality through ~1300+ photos at 640x480 at standard quality (JPG).As an added feature, you can record movies with audio with the camera also, though the image and sound quality are not comparable with a digital video camera so if video is your passion, go look for a video camera, not a digital still camera. Otherwise, this is a nice little bonus.I had resisted the urge to purchase a digital camera for a long time, waiting both for the photo quality to start approaching that which could be found with 35mm cameras, and for the means to get the pictures into a usable format on the PC to become cheaper or easier. Mini-CDs work in nearly all modern CD drives on computers, and I have not run across one yet that failed to work, though I admittedly tend to have relatively modern equipment at home and work. (Nothing older than ~3 years old at least in terms of CD drives.) The MVC-CD400 is an answer to every criticism I've had about digital cameras for the last few years. I'm enjoying mine greatly!
This bag is absolutely tiny. It has no room for anything. The description and 1st review lead me to believe that it has ample room. The segmented main compartment makes no sense. If you use it might be able to squeeze a battery charger on one side and a couple of digital tapes on the other. Don't waste your money. All this bag might offer you is a handle for your camera.
I bought the Monster Screenclean when I bought my new Panasonic 50" Plasma V10 TV almost 2 years ago. I wanted to use a product that was made for cleaning LCD/Plasma TV's and Computer screens. The Monster Screenclean cleaned off finger prints and dust, but left a residue that I could not remove even when using a clean dry cloth at the end of cleaning the screen. Enter CleanDr Screen Cleaner! I received this from Amazon in one day and immediately cleaned my 26" Samsung LCD PC Monitor. NO Steaks!! I tried it on my 50" Panasonic plasma (which still had streaks left on it from the Monster) and It was easy to apply to the included cloth and then wipe the screen clean without any residue left on the screen! It looks BRAND NEW!I know this is a cleaning product and I would not usually take the time to review a cleaning product, but felt I had to. To all of you who are frustrated by other screen cleaners (Especially the Monster), this is your solution.
This is just your basic VGA cable it works like it is supposed to. These can be pretty expensive even if you go to Walmart they are going to cost a lot more than here. I suggest if you can wait for it a couple days get it here. Save some $$$
This lens takes absolutely fantastic photos. I've used it with both a Rebel and a 40D with amazing results. So why only 1 star? Within 1 month of the warranty expiring the auto-focus abruptly died. Seems to be a common problem with this lens (check out the flikr reviews). Anyway, great lens... that will need to be replaced often. If you wanted to keep purchasing a good lens, this is the one for you.
This product is full of defects. Definitly not ready to ship to the market.After 4 days of operation it would not boot any more. Tech Support was not able to hard reset it.Other defects:If you apply the online firmware update then you cannot use 802.11G WPA encryption any more.It consistently does not find SMB file shares.Video playback suddenly stops during payback. They are no error messsages. It just jumps back into the main menu.The software is written very poorly. There are never error messages. If something fails it either resets or jumps back to the main menu. Belive me, you will see that a lot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had to update two AGP PCs running XP, the new displays were 1680x1050 - out of reach for the lesser video cards that were in the PCs.The X1600 doesn't require any more space than the single card width, no need to move other cards out of the way to accomodate an oversized fan.Software/driver installation was without a catch using the typical installation. After the necessary reboot, the card came up in 1680x1050 without any configuration on my part.The image quality is great, the price is good, install without a catch - couldn't be much simpler.
I have used for this card for more than 2 months without any problems. It always gives excellent singal and is capable of 128-bit WEP security. While this may be not the best card in the market, the price after rebate is an excellent value you can get (22mbs card is coming out and that's probably why rebate is offered). Plus the great tech. support from USRobotics, you won't go wrong if you need a budget wireless card.
I have the 2GB version but just as everyone else mentioned, the SD function does not work... right out of the box, it wouldn't detect. The USB was fine but what's the use if the primary intent is (or at least was for me) easy and rapid transfer from SD to PC?I also had another OCZ flash drive product... the MiniKart... which had its own problems right out the box; it wouldn't work on USB2.0 ports and would only work on slower legacy USB ports. I contacted their support staff and one told me to take it back to the retailer while another was to arrange an RMA but said they were out of stock of the MiniKart product so could only replace it with a standard flash drive product (not a fair trade, in my opinion).There is something wrong with these OCZ flash drive product designs in general. I have no experience with their memory products but their specialty USB flash drive devices would be something I'd recommend you stay away from unless, as for the case of the Dual, all you want is a flash drive shaped like an SD card (but doesn't work like an SD card).
This is a great camcorder except for one major limitation: the minimum focal length of the lens. The lens is equivalent to 52mm - 520mm in 35mm camera terms. For telephoto situations it is great, but as far as normal shooting it means that if your subject is close, you will have to back up to get everything on screen. I bought this camera one day before going on a trip to Disneyland and found that I was constantly backing up into people or getting frustrated that I could not get everyone in the picture.Most new camcorders have a much lower minimum focal length, usually between 44mm - 46mm. It may not seem significant but the 6 - 8mm difference of the HC85's lens at its widest, is VERY NOTICEABLE! I had being using a Sony TRV10 with a 42mm minimum focal length which made the problem even more apparent. This is the only new Sony model with this limitation. Every other new Sony model, including the similarly designed but lower resolution HC65, have either a 45mm or 46mm minimum focal length. I am exchanging my HC85 and upgrading to the Sony PC350 which has a 45mm minimum focal length and twice the video resolution of the HC85. It also has 3 Megapixels of still resolution vs. 2.11 Megapixels for the HC85.
This is the third leather laptop backpack that I have purchased and the first two did not last longer than a few weeks. I travel a lot hence usually end up cramming a lot of stuff into my laptop case. Hence i was looking for a backpack (read hands free at the airport) that was sturdy enough but one that was not too casual and I could carry to customer meetings. This backpack is all of that.Pros: - strong construction, good size yet light. - good quality leather. - comfortable back straps.Cons: - looks a little boxy and too plain - could have an optional cell phone side pocket - could have a shoulder carrying strap.Guess you cant have everything for 70 bucks. Definitely a buy for someone who fits the criteria above
I was about to go out and buy this new keyboard and mouse combo, but I decided to try out the new Intellipoint software version 5.0 before doing so, and I'm glad I did!For those that don't know, Intellipoint is the software the controls MS mice. I am currently using IP v4.2 with my Intellimouse Opitcal and when I 'upgraded' to version 5.0 (which comes with all newere MS mice), I was shocked to find that they REMOVED certain features! First of all, you no longer have the ability to customize the mouse buttons at the application level. This may not seem like a big deal if you've never had this capability, but once you've gotten used to it, it's hard to be without. Another thing is that the scroll wheel no longer works with certain applications (such as Visual Basic 6), even though version 4.2 worked great. I've also had issues trying to map keystrokes to the left and right mouse buttons, and other people have reported some stability issues with the 5.0 version.The only thing I can guess is that somebody at MS was smoking the phatty on this one. And it's really a shame too, because the Intellipoint software was really the only advantage that MS mice had over Logitech's offerings. Basically, I would recommend this package ONLY if they update the intellipoint drivers to add back in the features that they (for whatever reason) removed. I sure hope they do because I really want this keyboard and mouse!(NOTE: I've heard that you can run version 4.2 of Intellipoint with this package, but you can't use the horrizontal scroll. I've personally never tried it.)
I spent a while trying to find a multimedia device that could read multiple types of flash memory cards (Compact flash cards, SD cards), read the raw files from my Canon EOS 5D camera and have at least 80 GB storage.This device met all those requirements and also has a big vivid screen. In addition to the above, it is an mp3 player, video player and has an FM radio.I have the 100 GB version that I purchased from costco for $ 350. I took this along on a long trip (3 weeks), along with a couple of spare batteries.It performed wonderfully. I downloaded the pictures from my 2 GB compact flash cards at least 15 times. It stored all my RAW files without a hitch. It could also read the raw files generated from my camera and display it. The download speed was very fast.The Canon EOS 5D generates large files at it highest resolution and fills up my 2 GB compact flash cards quickly. It is too impractical and expensive to carry too many compact flash cards. This device really helps to bridge this gap.It also has a tetris game, music and video capability in it, to keep my kids happy during long drives.Highly recommended for digital photographers and also for people looking for a verstile multi media device that can do more than the ipod.
I'm using it with Athena Point 5 MK II speakers and it sounds fantastic. Sound is very clean and detailed whether you're watching a DVD or watching TV in Dolby PLII mode.The Harman Kardon AVR125 that I had sounded 'warmer', but not as detailed or clean.I also thought this sounded slightly better than the SA-XR25.
Just the right size for a small slr system...i carry a nikon d40, sb600 flash, nikon 50mm lens, a small camcorder and still have a little room! Also love the hip bag for hiking and climbing!
these are good headphones. the bass is deep and the treble is clear. it also has a volume control. i recommend these. if u dont want v. control i recommend hs500/hs520 (same thing) cuz they have the same frequency range (actually deeper on the low end) and feel just as comfortable.
It is a good tv overall for the price. the only annoying thing is that an HDMI port is not available. Most sources not output HDMI rather than the older DVI.
My wife bought the DUR-10. It is NOT Amazon's "Item being reviewed." The battery failed within 2 years. 8 hours on internet. Still no direct replacement found. All phone numbers & all web sites suggested by Durabrand's documentation failed. All contacts that Wal-Mart suggested failed. Wikapedia suggested two manufacturers for the product. Both were found to be out of business. Bottom line. I can find no support for Durabrand products.There is a 9 volt DC battery pack RB-270 that my wife bought to extend her view time for a different video player. It should be compatible - but - it uses a different cable. I am going to hack the cables to solve the incompatibility problem. Not to worry. I am a retired electronic engineer. This battery appears to be similar to the one listed as "DURABRAND DUR-1500 batteryLi-ION 9 600 battery #DVDU9-121238" at the site --- [...] --- . This battery comes with a set of compatibility problem busting cables.I hope this helps some of you.
I like the bag. Pleanty of pockets and pouches for all my little small accessories. Just wish it were a little better suited for 2 cameras like I have. But, everything fits...comfortable to haul around all day. Nice pads and straps to secure it to my back. Well padded for the equipment.I'd highly recommend it to anybody.
This is the best site with lower prices for Cd-Writers likt this oneI Love The Cd-Writer and The priceBUY IT!
I received the reader as a gift last night, plugged it into my Mac running OS X without installing any software, and it worked fine with both iPhoto and ImageCapture.My initial test showed that with my memory card, this was about twice as fast as connecting the camera through a USB connection -- nice, but I was hoping for faster.The device is also a bit bigger than I expected.I am fairly happy with this, although if I had not received this as a gift, I would have to think about whether being twice as fast as a USB reader is worth the extra cost.
Bought for a friend, who called and told me he loved itRight size, good sound, perfect priceI use an iPod shuffle to replay Rush, he wants it live
First I need to state that I am not a camera specialist. However, when it comes to buying a new product, particularly electronics, I go through most of what is for sale at that moment. Reading lots of reviews of various cameras for a couple of days on the internet gave me some ideas of the cameras which were among the best on the market at that time and I ended up with the Canon Powershot S40.I had some basic criteria's for what my camera should do.(1) - It should be small and portable.The Powershot S40 is a small and compact camera, although it is a bit heavier than other cameras with the same size. However, since it is made of metal, it gives you a sturdy feeling. Being small and portable is the property that might decide weather or not you will be able to capture those moments that occur every now and then.(2) - It should take great pictures.The Powershot S40 takes pictures with good quality (based on my weeks of experience) and with its 4 million pixels, you can easily select a part of a picture and still have nice resolution. By having 4 million pixels it is easy to select a part of an image (cropping) and print/use that one, for example the upper right corner of the picture is all I want or maybe just the face of your girlfriend to put in your wallet. If the number of pixels are to few you might not be able to use this technique. Also, since of the high resolution, you can easily print sharp nice pictures.(3) - It should be simple but at the same time have the possibility to let me "grow into the camera".The Powershot S40 provides a fully automatic mode that allows you to take those simple "point and shoot" pictures. The camera has several pre-defined modes for different occasions (night scene, landscape, portrait and so on) that make the camera easy to use. Furthermore, the camera allows you to adjust many parameters (if you want to) such as shutter speed, aperture priority and ISO film-speed. After a couple of weeks of use I have been able to take pictures that I have never been able to take before using an automatic camera, for example in dark conditions, night shots and so on. These photos can now be made good.However, nothing is perfect. There are 3 things one must have in mind when deciding to buy this camera listed in importance order:(1) - You need more memory. The provided memory card is way too small. You need at least 128MB in order to not have to transfer pictures to your computer so often. On one 128MB card I usually store around 100 pictures. 128MB cards are quite affordable today.(2) - You need an extra battery. Using only one battery is ok for most situations, but these days when you are taking more photos, for example at a party when you are showing the pictures to your friends using the LCD screen of you camera, the battery will not last. Having a spare battery solves this problem. I guess it is possible, but you will have to work hard in order to use up 2 batteries in one day. Recharging a battery is very fast, usually between one and 2 hours.(3) - The camera is a bit heavier than other cameras with the same size. This is not a problem to me though. With its small size I could (before I bought a camera bag) carry the camera in the pocket of my jeans.Enough said. I strongly recommend this camera that is suitable for most users. It produces great pictures and it provides a lot of possibilities for manual adjustments together with a nice set of predefined automatic operation modes. Remember, the Canon Powershot S40 does not only take great pictures, it looks good too.
very easy to use. size is just right to carry in pockets, etc. pictures are sharp and clear. would buy this camera again.
I put this Mount in my camper it was very easy to install and works very good I would recommend this mount to anyone whit a tv up to 40in.
The Dimage F-series of digital cameras are nothing short of AMAZING. Or AWESOME. Or PERFECT. Each model is a perfect balance between size (compact, take-anywhere) and features (especially the number of manual controls which simply don't exist on other digital cameras, even excellent offerings from Canon or Fuji). 3X optical zoom is pretty standard on prosumer cameras these days; of course it would be nice to have 10X or 30X or 100X optical zoom, but at what price? The F100 (and other F models) are very well priced, being affordable to every level of digital camera enthusiasts.Unlike the flat dimensions of the Dimage X-series, the F-series models are a bit elongated and hence *easier* to hold (especially if you are rightie, of course). The controls are pretty straightforward, although you might want to keep the manual handy the first couple days you use the camera. Rechargable batteries are dirt cheap these days with the Chinese entering the market, and NiMH ones have twice the recharge cyles as LiIon ones, so power is not a problem -- you just should bring enough for your trip.I also love the fact Minolta uses SD memory cards. My Fujitsu laptop (as well as other multimedia laptops from Toshiba and HP) have a built-in SD/MMC slot, so I can just stick in the SD card and it instantly sits on my XP desktop as a removable drive. Then it's just easy drag-n-drop in Windows Explorer! Just perfect!What can I say. If you don't have an F100 (4 megapixel) or F300 (5.3 megapixel) already, go get one today!
I like the look and size of this unit, and also its system is easy to use. It has been accurate 99% of the time, there are some minor mistakes but nothing serious. Overall, it has been super helpful in my life-- saving me tons of hassle and time. If you wanted the GPS with all the good basic features, this is the one.
This unit picks up a weak AM radio signal (1340AM, an NPR station in Denver) in north metro Denver in a shower in the middle of the house. My previous shower radio, the Sony one, had a hard time picking up this signal, especially at night. This Sangean radio picks it up flawlessly. There is another NPR station from Greeley on FM (91.5) that the Sony had a hard time holding onto over the Christian and Spanish stations nearby. Again, the Sangean comes through flawlessly. Can't recommend it it enough!
Product is very wonderfulI have asked more than oneIt is comfortable to the hand and practicalThank you
I'm using this to connect my back speakers for my computer, and I have to say it works perfectly. It's a great deal on Amazon, and I feel like I saved a load by not going to Bestbuy for something like this. If you need speaker wire, you've found it. It's great for home theaters as well.
I use to take a laptop on holiday with me so that I could download photos from my memory card when full.This lets me leave the laptop at home:)You need to compare the cost with memory cards for you camera and your storage requirement.If you don't take many photos a 1GB memory card might be a better option.But if you take lots like me and have children who have cameras with different format cards this is good value.
I have used this for many pictures, especially images where I either wanted to be in the picture or images where the natural shake of my hand would have caused blur. My only complaint about this is that the distance from which you can take a picture isn't very far (MAYBE 10 feet?), and you always have to have the remote right in front of the camera and aimed right at the lens (which causes you to look unnatural in some photos). Overall, a good product.
Our old recharger had to recharge overnight, but this works very quickly. The car adapter makes it very handy if you're on the road.
Been waiting for the Windows version since I saw the product at PMA on Mac earlier this year. Used the Windows version from the very moment it was available. I touch up pictures all day long and being able to move the picture around all day is great. Tiring using the space key and moving the mouse for hours on on end.Adjusting brush size is the best. Bracket keys never cut it for me. I think the product does more, but just taking advantage of those two items is a huge timesaver and a stress saver.If you do touch up work in Photoshop all day long, this is a must have.
Tiffen is a new brand to me. it is obviously well priced, because it is used in kits, which is how I discovered it. But the quality seems very good, and the packaging for use in a camera kit bag (soft padded envelope instead of hard plastic shell) is great. I will learn more, I am sure, as I use some of the others, in particular the polarizing filter. But I have been happy enough to get Tiffens for all my lenses. Through Amazon of course. They are always competitive on price, if compared to trusted sellers only.
I bought three cables and I connected my TVs to the cable boxes. Works very well and delivers HD image clear and crisp. Do not pay more than this for HDMI cables.
We've been using this for over a year. It was an upgrade from a 10BaseT hub. The 100BaseTX feature was a significant improvement for home networking speed. We have three computers on it, one an always on FTP server and this device handles the traffic flawlessly.If you're using Internet Connection Sharing with computers with mixed NICs (some 10BaseT, some 100BaseT) you might see very minor improvements in internet speed on the computers with 10/100 cards, but don't expect this to increase your cable internet speed dramatically. Most of the cable networks are 10BaseT and only an upgrade to 100BaseT on their part would make a big difference. So when they say you'll speed up your internet connection, don't believe it!We tried a more expensive one a few months ago that promised improved performance - thought it might be better at handling traffic and collisions - but it made no difference. Stick with cheap and reliable, and this one fits the bill.
Love love love this item! I have had several other trimmers in the past and this by far is the most precise!
A very nice product that just does not work for me with application I brought it for. I do use it for everything out side work application though because it turned out to be more comfortable than the logitech brand I had to get to work with my work application. It also has more features.
I got this filter for my Tamron 70-200 mm lens. It is priced decently. I received the item on time. I will do business with this seller again.
This is an excellent memory, if you are not looking for a extreme overclocking memory this is what your need, excellent quality, not expensive and normally overclocking.Recommended
I have many of these cameras setup at a summer home to keep an eye on things between visits. This camera has an adequate picture quality, and excellent connectivity stability (which is rare among all brands).
I believe was bad luck. I have another of the same kind that works, which made me order the same type. I still need a USB hub...
I just bought these and I like them. I don't have any experience with noise cancellation headphones, in an office or on airplane. Canceling sound, academically speaking, is no mean feat. Frankly, I can't imagine the economics of creating a pair with that technology that truly works only costing the consumer about $30. Think about it, live Dolby noise reduction? Creating inverse waves in real time to cancel out aberrations in your environment without creating an audible hiss from the internal preamp or distorting the playback of the source material? That's really hard! If people want to feel like they're listening to live music inside a sensory deprivation chamber I think they should be prepared to invest quite a bit more than what these little fellas will set you back.With that in mind I think these are quite nice. They fit all the way over my ears, not smushing my earlobes them like most padded headphones I've tried in recent years. They also don't feel like strapping on two soup cans like some great sounding but uncomfortable vintage headphones I've used in years past, either. These are light weight, very foldable for storage, and sound quite nice. I've never had a headphone experience that was as musically satisfying as listening to a nice pair of speakers in a well laid out room so I can't say I'm expecting that. With these headphones I can hear good frequency response from digital sources. I mean, jeez, I'm either listening to streaming music or 128mb sampled recordings so spending $400 on headphones to try to reproduce all the sounds that were sampled out or compressed away so it could be streamed to my laptop is just silly to me. If I wanted that I'd play back the CD or vinyl record through a home stereo, layback and let the gorgeous sound wash over me.These headphones delivered what I was asking of them, something to mellow out the world around, hush the sound of my own typing and let me listen to my own music while I work on laptop and pretend I'm alone in the world despite all the people moving around in front of me. Isolation in public, isn't that the fantasy we're all striving for?I listened to Mingus, Brubeck, Mozart and Emmy Lou Harris to test these out. They all sound pretty good. I will say that the noise cancellation feature is a neat trick but isn't blowing me away. During my test I was as happy to let the foam surround mellow my environment as the noise cancellation does make a hiss (that I noticed after I read all the reviews about. Upside is I learned you can turn it off. Silly me, I thought the headphones wouldn't work without it running.) They respond nicely to some EQing in iTunes. There's only so much you're going to get out of a mobile phone or laptop headphone jack, and I think these headphones are up to the task. If I could try out every headphone in the world I might be in a position to say which is better than another and why, but alas, I am but one man with one wallet. I picked these, and I think they're ok. Sound quality is one of the most personally subjective experiences I have come across. It's like judging the light in a room. Brighter is always better. My too much is your good enough. Let your own ears be the judge. My ears think these are good enough.
It is well organized and quite roomy, though it resembles a shaving kit more than a case for a media player. It has a padded socket for the Zune with an elastic strap to hold it secure. It also has a custom fitted place for the earphone case and the AC adapter. The general use storage has plenty of room for the synch cable, remote, additional earphones and such.I recommend this item without reservation. It is one of the components in the Zune Travel Pack, and I encourage anyone interested in this item to conisider this excellent selection of accessories for the Zune instead of buying them individually, which can be pricy.
This product is almost everything that I have wanted in a weather radio. It allows to granularly select what type of alarms that you do not want to receive or not. For example, I live on a hill, so I do not care to be woke up in the middle of the night for a flood warning (recently happened and I slept right through it). This unit uses S.A.M.E. technology so I set it for my quadrant of the county and the corresponding quadrant of the surrounding county, which is where I live. Seems to work great.Only issue that I have found with this unit is that it does not seem to set the time with the atomic clock (saw this issue in another review). It sits right next to a clock radio that receives a signal every night and yet this unit does not get the update. Even still, I would recommend this product.
Everything about this new Ipod looks and sounds awesome. However, am I the only one who can't find mention of video support? Does this Ipod support video at all, or are they trying to tip-toe around that? Please let me know, someone!
I purchased this unit from Fry's for 149.99, and will be returning it in the morning. The manufacturer's specifications indicate it has Component (YPbPr) progressive output, but does not include the necessary cable to make that connection possible.Most horribly, the LCD is specified as having 800x480 resolution, which is a 15:9 widescreen aspect ratio, but clearly, at a casual glance, it is not an 800x480 resolution LCD. I painstakingly measured the vertical resolution using a magnifying glass and ruler as 240 pixels high. This explains the crummy video image: it's only a 400x240 pixel screen. At 9 inches that's just horribly blocky. My unit also had one dead pixel in a prominent location near the center of the screen.However, if you're looking for a budget-priced entry-level portable DVD player, and don't mind a low-resolution blocky display, this may be the unit for you. Just don't pay more than $150 for it.Positives: Features out the wazoo for a low price.Negatives: Lousy LCD.
I usually get my ink at walmart and I have to replace the black ink about every 3-4 months. This ink ran out way faster. I assumed they were all the same if brand new, but this one definitely had less ink than the cartridges I normally purchase. Will not purchase online again!
I have had this hard drive for a few months now and have not had any problems. The one thing I did not like was that the USB cable is kind of short.
Well, all I can say about this is that it works. If you really cannot afford a better discman this is the thing for you. I suggest you pay an extra $20-$30 for a name brand system, you will be paying $15+ in a matter of weeks to replace the headphones anyway. Anyway it was an introduction to me to discmans, now I only use the car kit.
Product was as advertised and received in good condition and in a timely manner, but the shipping charges were outrageous for two little SD disks. I can only assume that the shipping charges are used to make up for the low advertised selling price. This makes comparison shopping a farce without prior knowledge of the shipping charges.
This product is VERY easy to install and use. I am not the most computer savvy person, and I had NO problems installing and using it. It is very user-friendly. I am also impressed with the quality of the video and audio. I recommend this product to others.
Pros: great price and compact. it powers up quickly and is ready for to catch that quick shot. Touch screen menu works great (see cons)Cons: did not come with a mem card(but who would expect that). Touch screen works gets dirty and since it is also your lcd i found that i had to clean it often.I have shot mainly outdoors and the video is great, indoors there is added noise, but what do you expect...its a $350 camera.
Because its quality!!!!!I woul recomend it to everybody because I have a lot of time using it with no complains!!!
I have purchased many and most only last 30-days....Be careful DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. They used to be acceptable but have gone bad for some reason.
The item was shipped on time, unfortunately I had to send it back as it wasn't what I was actually looking for, but the seller was very nice and had no problem refunding my money.
As others have written, the entire SmartDisk USB line doesn't work properly with Mac laptops. I got one and it works fine with my wife's PC laptops, but won't even boot on my PowerBook G4. SmartDisk's tech support told me that the silver PowerBook line can't push enough juice through the USB cable to power the unit. So basically I have a silver paperweight -- nice. Avoid this product line at all costs.
I BELONG TO SEVERAL CLUBS AND ALWAYS RECORD EVENTS WITH MY &quot; DIGITAL CAMERA....... NOW I CAN SHOW THE PICTURES TO THE WHOLE GROUP AT OUR MEETINGS.... ALSO YOU CAN UP LOAD PICTURES ON YOUR CAMERA CHIP AND SHOW THEM..... IT IS REALLY NEAT AND I GET LOTS OF POSITIVE COMMENTS....... ENJOY!!!!!!!
Great reasonable price and fast service.The service was very fast and of course very nice, the cable works very well and very good signal.
I use this cable to come out of a Sony HDR-FX7 for live video broadcast of athletic events online. I really like the extra length over the Sony supplied one. Plus, having the S-video addition is great for better video quality over RCA.
This is a good personal home shredder. The key feature making it good is the separate wire metal basket, which has a metal tab for the safety switch which won't wear down over time as the plastic tabs tend to. Also since the shredder sits on top of the basket, it's much easier to empty cleanly, unlike those with pull out drawers that leave excess shredding everywhere.On the downside, forget the page rating, shreding more than two pages at a time will over tax the unit. Also never try to shred a credit card despite the stated capability. If it jams, which is highly likely, and you use reverse, the top of the card gets trapped inside the upper case lid, which is not engineered to be removable regardless of your mechanical skills. You'll wind up buying a second one like me because of the positives and using scissors for any credit cards.
This is the correct ink for my printer. I do not buy lower priced substitutes. It was great to find this on Amazon at a good price and eligible for free shipping. I only wish Amazon stocked the complete set of inks for this printer which I purchased from them.
I bought this printer for printing on CD/DVDs and am very pleased with the results. The colors come out extremely well and sharp (when using epson ink) on full-faced printing. The included Windows software works very well. I have had no problems with it.You will have to do some setup work like adjusting the ink amount and colors depending on the type of inkjet media you buy. I had to go through at least 10 CDs to get the alignment and color close to perfect. Once I did that, I had no problems. Order some sample packs of inkjet media before you buy in bulk. I found that Ritek media didn't work well with this printer (left a vertical line down the left side of the disc). I found BeAll, Samsung, Optodisc, Verbatim, and Dupez inkjet media worked well with this printer.I would highly recommend buying this printer if you plan to print on CD/DVDs. It is well worth the money.
Compared with most other inks, HP inks do seem to run out more quickly than others (only topped by Lexmark who actually will shut down the cartridge with ink still in it). What can be said is this is genuine HP ink and you should have no issue with your printer recognizing it as such. The ink is very vivid and prints great. In comparison, this ink is usually even if by just a few cents cheaper on Amazon, but always shop around for the best price.
It was nice while it lasted -- 94 days (the warrantee expired at 90). Customer &quot;support&quot; was useless. The one time I actually got a person on the line, we could barely understand each other. Although my problem was unrelated to my computer, she insisted on knowing what computer I was using, and as soon as I said it was a Mac, she transferred me to Mac oblivion. I gave up waiting after 10 minutes on a line that was crackling with static. I tried again and wound up waiting 15 minutes on a silent line -- didn't know if it was dead or not, so I hung up. I surely hope I won't be billed $50 for those two useless calls!
Let's not even consider how cheap the price is, the quality and comfort of this strap justifies the decision for everyone who gives this the thumbs up!I'm using a Canon EOS 550d with a heavy lens and it supports MUCH MUCH better than the included Canon strap which gets itchy especially when it's hot and humid.This is the kind of material (neoprene) of the good iPhone running straps and the strap can be stretched but your camera is still safe!Highly recommended!!!
shame on nikon for not making this. bought one for my d100, and helps with my large hands and balance. i always felt the need for this on the d70, since it has a smaller body. this one is better then the habortronics with battery loading through the side like the mb-d100. every d70 needs one. and price is excellent
It takes forever to put your ipod into the skin holder. So if you don't ever need to take it out this won't be a problem. When I took it out of the package and pulled apart the velcro the veclro buttons came off. I super glued them back on and they have stayed ever since. I have tried other peoples arm bands before and this one is definitely the most comfortable. The skin does a good job of protecting the ipod and is easy to use while in it.
just as good as the $40+ brands and way cheaper to boast. a definite must buy i cant see why not
Awesome lens.It is very compact, and the quality is very good.Making photos on low light condition has never been easier.
There's little to say about a flimsy paper sleeve. It's the flimsiest of them all. Just don't buy these. They're flimsy. They wrinkle by themselves. And one last thing, They're flimsy.
Piece of crap. Not compatible with Ipod Touch and I got my son one for Christmas. Instructions are in SPANISH only. Cute to look at, but that is it.
The President Washington came into our lives way before cell phones. It was connected to a Sigma 5/8 wave ground plane antenna extending 60' above our house. I was able to maintain reliable communications with my wife, the mother of my three sons regardless of where I was in So. Cal. We had quiet channels that we monitored so we could keep in contact. I was a cabinet installer working Riverside,San Diego, and Los Angeles counties. Our children are now grown, and the President Washington Radio is still reliably performing monitoring and responding to emergency calls on channel 9 REACT. I've worked every place on the earth with this radio. Everyone I've talked to says it has great modulation.
Amazing, these headsets sound better then ipod headsets, though they are not as loud. The earpeice feels really comfortable, and the quality is better then an ipod headset, sony headsets, and various other headsets I tryed. The only problem that might make people mad is the right earpeice being longer then the other. Thats good for sharing music with other people though, so it all worked out fine.]\Finnally, the price is so cheap, for such good headsets, that it is amazing. I would recomend this tremendously.
My requirements for a new Noise Canceling headset were:1) Over the ear design: I find these more comfortable, and I like the passive noise attenuation benefit from the closed fit.2) Electronics in the headset: I've had the kind with a battery pack somewhere down the cord. It's just annoying.3) Detachable cord: Not only can you remove the cord for noise abatement only, but you can find a cord (Male 3.5mm on both ends) the length of your choice. Few headphones offer this feature.These headphones feel quite light and comfortable on my head and around the ears. The active noise canceling feature works as intended; in testing the response time I detected no artifacts (undamped NC can cause pops and clips as it reacts to changes in frequencies).Due to some hearing loss, I feel disqualified from commenting on the audiophile quality of the sound.One feature that may be a pro or a con depending on your point of view: My old Philips headphones fold up to a smaller footprint and go into a pouch. These earcups fold sideways for a flatter, but larger, footprint. The semi-hardshell case holds them securely, and I feel will better withstand the abuse of tossed around carry-on luggage. Also, there's room in the case for a small MP3 player and a few spare batteries.Edit: I've now had a chance to use these on an overseas trip, and a long car trip that I didn't have to do all of the driving. The NC worked very well in both cases. I actually watched movies on my flights without having to blast the volume.
WEll made. Also, the use of a removable plug cord and not just jack (that yoiu can replace if it gets damaged without paying for new headphones which I've had to do with other products) makes perfect sense. Not only did this product do what it said (not all products do!), but it had one added benefit. I had problems hearing some of the movies on my ipod. When you turn on the noise-cancelling function, the volume increases on the movies as if an amplifier kicked up the volume about 15%. It's a nice addition to a good product.
I developed an interest in internet radio and thought it would be fun to listen to it on my stereo in the living room. When I went looking for devices that relayed streaming computer audio to a remote stereo,most of the devices were digital/mp3file manipulators.Plus they required some reconfiguration and installation of software on my computer. It seemed like a lot of work and money for what I was looking for- listening to streaming computer audio on the stereo. When I ran into the Kima it seemed too good to be true...cheap and easy setup.But it really was true! The cost is $40-$100 and barely any setup-virtually plug it in and start listening. The transmitter plugs into the sound card speaker output jack and the speakers now plug into a speaker jack on the back of the transmitter.The receiver has the option of being used with battery power making it mobile.I carry the receiver around to where every I care to listen. I just need to place a FM radio within 10' of it and dial it 88.1 The wireless transmitter can broadcast thru lots of walls and I can use it all the out to my backyard with no drop out or interference. The Kima will transmit anything that is streaming on the computer sound card. So you can play you mp3s or any other digital audio file..as long as it is streaming when you listen to it.Kima works @ 900 MHkz the same frequency as all my cordless phones. But I have never experienced and interference problems. If you do,there are several channels to select from that will get you to a clean signal.Finally,it is true that the Kima can't control your computer or change radio channels or manipulate you digital music files. But if what you are interested in is listening to streaming audio this clever device does the job admirably without breaking the bank.
I purchased this to use with myKodak EasyShare Z1085IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. The price was right when I compared it to purchasing Lithium batteries several times a year. It charges off of myKodak EasyShare Camera Dock Kit, but I know that you can also buy a separate wall charger if that is your preference. I can't really say how long it provides power, but for me even after a full weekend of using my camera it has yet to die on me.
I love this camera! I had a 3.0 megapixel Canon Powershot that I was looking to replace, so I went with this newer Powershot and it takes great pictures. The images are extra sharp and the sound quality on the video mode is superior. It is very easy to use, I use mine every day. I love the anti shake feature the best. It has allowed me to take better pictures than I've ever been capable of. The price is unbeatable too.
Since our router is in the basement and our computers are on the second floor and in the office behind the garage, this range extender really helps. Both of our computers work much better.
I bought this as a replacement for the Harmony 880 which was starting to go. I was worried about the refurbished aspect but it looked brand new when i received it and everything works fine. As with all Logitech remotes, you configure the devices and activities via the computer and then sync to the remote. They have done a good job in updating their program and this is pretty easy now. You really can configure anything you if you take the time to figure out how to do it.
This cable helped me to connect mycomputer to my tv and now I see all the HD movies in HD and it is a totally different experience of seeing tv. You have to experience it to feel the difference.
At eighteen months old, my iGo Juice adapter has developed the 'blinking diode' symptom that other iGo Juice owners report on the Internet. It will not power my laptop now, unless warmed up for about two hours, and unless I keep pressing the laptop's power switch. Eventually, it 'catches' and the laptop will come on.For an adapter that is so costly and is advertised as an all-in-one solution to one's travel power needs, eighteen months does not feel like an acceptable lifespan. It is certainly not acceptable to have a two-hour warmup before the device will work. I'm disappointed, and I'm going back to a dedicated, 'factory' adapter for my laptop.
This is not a game, but it has me rate how fun it is. It fits with all the components and the battery has a good amount of charge before it needs to be recharged. With the long cable you can comfortably play while it is recharging.
big sound from small speakers.they sound good,well worth the .i deffinitly recommend these speakers for anyone with limited space.good sound ,good value
I bought a 520 pavillion and 17in Monitor in Jan. 2002. The first time I operated it the computer locked down and the only way to get it unlocked was to manually restart or unplug it.. I started calling HP from then until August of the same year..I have no idea how many Techs I talked to in those months but it was a bunch,one time I was on the line with them until 5:00 am in the morning.. Of all the Techs, there was never [1] that told me the same thing to stop the locking down..I even took it back to Best Products twice and they could not find out how to stop it from locking up..I was very unhappy with this computer as I never did try to use it that it didnt lock up, when it locks up and you have to restart it you loose everything you are working on, very very aggrevating..I thought about just taking the thing back and getting my money back.. I thought I would try one more time so I called HP Help Center again..Get this.. I got a very nice lady in INDIA told her my problem and how many people I had talked to and she said let me check something, we went thru some different things on the computer and sure enough it locked down as always..She said this was a faulty computer and she would see that I got another one..In three days I had a new computer. I have had this one now for over two months and it is absolutely wonderful.. It is faster,makes less noise,nd has not locked down one time, and beleive me I have really worked at trying to get it to lock up.. I am very pleased with this new one. I dont know if it is and updated version of the computer I had or it just works like it should..Anyway,it sure would have saved me a lot of frustration and ulcers if I would have got the nice lady in India first..HP should be grateful for an employee that is very sincere in customer relations..She is the reason I still own a Hewlett-Packard.....
I received my WAP51AB on a Thursday. Couldn't get a DHCP lease even though the laptop connected up to the WAP. Linksys support personnel were wonderful, I emailed them with what was happening and they sent troubleshooting techniques back. I was in the middle of working through their instructions when I mentioned to a friend I was having problems. He came over, found out that I had a MAC bridge between my two internal NICS (wireless and Ethernet), disabled the MAC bridge, and bingo, I received a DHCP lease from my router. Since then I've enabled the WEP encryption, and have been happily browsing the internet, printing out documents, and just generally annoying my husband with bringing my laptop with me everywhere. On occasion, after the laptop has been in hibernate mode, I have to disable the wireless connection, and re-enable it, it picks up immediately. As my friend said, this set up isn't rocket science, it's pretty simple. The Linksys support staff even reviewed my network diagram, corrected my proposed solution, and offered future assistance. That's pretty good service, and it was all done over the weekend. I really recommend this product and all Linksys products.
Using the modem in conjunction with phone screening software. Modem installed easy, drivers included on the CD work flawlessly. Overall I consider the modem to be money well spent.
I didn't notice from the picture, but the right angle orientation is not useful for my application. When used with most towers with vertical usb ports, this cable is directed upwards, which isn't useful; plus it blocks the dvd drive. The mfg should offer a companion product with the opposite orientation (such as the HDE USB 3.0 Right Angle Male to Female Cable ) Otherwise the product looks well made, reasonably priced.
You don't have to read this review from beginning to end. It might be too overwhelming to read it straight through. It is long. Just skip around if you want to.Some of the instructions I have included below for accomplishing certain editing tasks with this recorder may seem overwhelming when you read them. There are a lot of steps for some of them. It's only that you don't have the recorder there with you to try them on so just reading these instructions makes them seem complicated. Don't be overwhelmed, the processes themselves are straightforward and simple really. Anyway, you don't need to read through all those instructions unless you want to.I have only just begun to use this unit. My understanding so far is very basic. I figure some people are wishing someone would post a review of it. I will be the first, but at this early point I can speak about it only so in-depth. I have not used many of its features yet.Anyway, I guess I can describe the procedure I went through setting it up and also some of the recorder's basic processes and functions.Just to clarify a little thing: Below, I make frequent use of the phrase "nav buttons". I am referring to the left, right, up and down arrow navigation buttons that surround the ENTER button on the remote control.__________ __________ __________ __________ __________At the very beginning...I started off by disconnecting the antenna cable from my tv and connecting it to the RF IN terminal on the recorder. I then used the supplied coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT on the recorder to my tv. My set up doesn't make use of a cable box so I can't really speak about that.My tv is very primitve. It has only 2 composite connectors (yellow and white) on the front (one for video and one for audio). I had to connect with the recorder that way (using the supplied composite cable). I will use a better tv for the recorder sometime in the future and will connect via component and not composite connections because the signal quality is much better when using component.I installed the supplied batteries for the remote control unit.Connections ready, I set my tv to the A/V IN channel it has and turned on the recorder with the remote. When turned on, the On/Standby indicator light changes from red to green. After waiting a few seconds a pretty startup screen appeared. At startup a loading icon at the top right of the screen flashes for a few moments. When it does that it means that the recorder is checking the status and reading the data of the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and the DVD drive. You cannot do anything until it stops flashing but it is only momentary.***It is at this point that you set up the recorder for the TV Guide Program Guide feature. Actually, you don't even have to do it right then. You are given the options of doing it later or to not be reminded again. If you choose to set it up, it asks which country your recorder is in (USA or Canada). Then you enter your ZIP or postal code. Then it asks if you have cable service connected to the recorder. Then it asks if a cable box is connected to this recorder. If "NO" then you go to step 12 which asks if you have an antenna connected to the recorder. And finally, it asks if the above settings are correct. There is then a confirmation that you have successfully completed setup.You must then turn the unit off and keep it off for at least 24 hours so that the information for the eight days worth of listings has a chance of being downloaded successfully.An interesting thing is that at just about 4 1/2 hours after I turned the unit off so that it could download listings for the very first time, I noticed that the recorder's clock had set the correct time for itself. I guess one could take that as a hopeful sign the TV Guide listings download process might be going smoothly. Anyway, you might glance at the clock every so often during those first 24 hours to see if your recorder's clock has set itself to the correct time.I did have a little trouble the first time through though. I actually had to wait through a second cycle of 24 hours because when I turned the unit on after the first 24+ hours and went into the TV Guide screen interface there were only two channels showing up there with very little TV Guide info for them. We have something like 75 or 80 basic cable channels here where I live. Obviously the process didn't take. I was disappointed and decided to go through the TV Guide setup process again. As soon as I began it an unexpected screen came up indicating that there are 3 cable system carriers in my area (region). One choice listed was Charter, which is my cable service. I chose that one and then turned the unit off for another 24 hours. When I turned it on again, there was an abundance of TV guide listings for most if not all of the channels for the next many days. It apparently had been confused about which cable system to go with initially.I am satisfied with the TV Guide Program Guide feature so far and hope that I will never experience any difficulties getting accurate listings information using it.Setting A Timer Recording Using TV Guide On ScreenHere's how to:When using a satellite box, only manual timer recordings are available for setting recordings.Preparation*When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder.-- Load a disc which has sufficient remaining space to record the program.-- Make sure the loaded disk is not write-protected.*Make sure the disk has enough space to record.*Set "DVD Compatible mode" beforehand. (If you want to check on this, it is explained very simply on page 39 in the manual)*To record satellite TV programs, set a recording manually.With recording frequency only:1) Press TV GuideTV Guide On Screen Listings appears2) Press up/down nav buttons to select a TV program to record(You can also search for a TV program which is explained simply on page 24 in the manual)3) Press the REC (record) button repeatedly to select the recording frequencyEach time you press the REC button, the little icon changes.ORChanging the recording options:1) Press the TV Guide button, then press up/down nav buttons to select a TV program to record(Again, you can search for a TV program as explained on page 24)2) Press the remote's MENU button"Episode Options" appears3) Press up/down nav buttons to select "set recording" then press ENTER"Record Options" appears4) Press up/down nav buttons to shift and press left/right nav buttons to selectfrequency:ONCE: one time executionREGULARLY:for a program on the same channel and at the same start timeDAILY: for a program on the same channel and at the same start time of Monday through FridayWEEKLY:for a program on the same channel and at the same start time on the selected day of the weekOFF: keeps information without executing, until the frequency is changedstart:Choices are between 120 minutes early and 120 minutes late, to "On time". (Default = "On time")end:Choices are between 120 minutes early and 120 minutes late, to "On time". (Default = "On time")recorder:HDD: Records onto the HDDDVD: Records onto a loaded discquality:Mode, bit rate, Sound quality and Recording time (all of those are listed right there on page 42)5) When complete, press up/down nav buttons to select "schedule recording" then ENTER"Record Options" is closedThe icon appears on the TV program***Of course, one does not need to use the TV Guide feature for recording. You can manually set the recorder to record programs that you know will be on at a specific time and on a specific channel. It is easy to do that:1) Press the TV Guide button2) Press the navigation buttons to select "Schedule"3) Press Menu. "Schedule Options" appears4) Press up/down navigation buttons to select "New Manual Recording" then press Enter. "Record Options" appears5) Set the details (date, start and finish time, channel, recording source, recording media, picture quality, how often programmed recording is executed)6) When finished, press Enter to select "Schedule Recording"7) Press Enter again to close "Record Options"There is also an almost exact duplicate set of instructions if you have a satellite box.That's all there is to it!***Recording a TV program that is currently being broadcast is simple:1) Press the HDD or DVD button to select which to record to2) Select a channel to record3) Press REC MODE button (on the remote it's located in the collection of buttons underneath the lid) Press it repeatedly to select the recording mode (SP, LP, MN)4) Press REC (the red record button)To stop recording just press STOP***Deleting Recorded Contents is simple:1) Press CONTENT MENU button, then press nav buttons to select a title to deleteTo display chapters, press the green button (with the star above it)2) Press DELETEAlternate method: Press QUICK MENU button, then press up/down nav buttons to select "Title Delete" ("Chapter Delete") and press ENTER button.3) Read the message and press left/right nav buttons to select "Yes," then press ENTERYou are also able to delete multiple specified parts.__________ __________ __________ __________ __________This recorder has something called the EASY NAVI feature:The EASY NAVI feature is a main gate to this recorder's functions.In either DVD mode or HDD mode press the EASY NAVI button (It is yellow, not to be confused with the yellow exit button.) and the EASY NAVI Main Menu opens.It presents you with a display of items (options) including:*TV Viewing (Return to current broadcast channel)*Play Contents (Recorded contents are listed in a thumbnail view)*TV Guide On Screen (TV Guide On Screen SCHEDULE appears)*DV Recording (The setting menu for recording contents from equipment connected to the DV IN terminal)*Delete Title (You can delete the current content)*Dubbing (You can access a menu to dub the current content)*Finalize R/RW (You can execute the DVD-Video finalizing process on the loaded disk)*Format R/RW (You can format the loaded disk)*Setup (A setup menu appears)To exit the EASY NAVI:Press the EASY NAVI button again__________ __________ __________ __________ __________Function SetupIn Function Setup you can customize all the function settings of the recorder.You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference.To go there:1) Press the SETUP button (it is located beneath the door. Also, you can get there via the EASY NAVI button).The setup display appears2) Press left/right nav buttons to select the icon of a group (at top) that contains a desired item, then press ENTER3) Press up/down nav buttons to select a desired item, then press ENTER4) Refer to the explanations on pages beginning from 176 in the manual to change the selection by up/down nav buttons or other buttons, then press ENTER5) Press SETUPThe setup display disappears and the setting is completed.Here are the many many settings you can customize:These are the icons at the top of the screen:DVD player settings:*DVD disc menu language (To select a preferred language for the disc menus)*DVD audio language (To select a preferred language for the sound track)*DVD subtitle language (To select a preferred language for subtitles)*DVD dynamic range control (To turn on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to hear even if you lower the volume during late-hour playback)*Karaoke vocal (To turn on or off the vocal output during DVD KARAOKE disc playback)*DVD parental lock (To turn the parental lock function on or off)*DVD title stop (To turn on or off a feature that automatically stops playback after a title has been viewed)Picture/Audio settings:*Pause/Still (To select the resolution of still pictures (Field/Frame)*Output black level (To select the black level of playback pictures)*Custom Picture select (To select from standard or three customized picture settings)*Custom Picture setting (To customize picture quality settings and store them)*Progressive conversion (To select the system of output signal. (Only when connected to a PROGRESSIVE TV)*Play DNR (To select a setting for playback at a reduced noise level)*Audio out select (To select an output sound format corresponding to your system connection)*Virtual surround (To turn on or off expansive virtual surround sound effects from just two speakers)*SAP (To monitor and record SAP broadcast)Display settings:*TV shape (To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your tv)*On screen display (To activate or deactivate the operational status display on the TV screen)*Transparency (To select the transparency of the on-screen menus relative to background pictures)*Startup screen (To turn on or off the start-up screen setting that makes the background picture appear automatically when turning on the power)*Screen protector (To turn the screen saver on or off)*Background (To select a display status when no video signals are present)*Closed caption (To select where you turn on or off closed caption)Operational settings:*Operation beep (To turn on or off the confirmation beeper announcing when each remote command is received)*Completion beep (To select whether or not a buzzer sounds when dubbing and certain fuctions are finished)*IR code (To switch the remote control codes that operate the recorder)*Instant skip interval (To set the time interval to skip when INSTANT SKIP button is pressed once)*Instant replay interval (To se the time interval to go back when INSTANT REPLAY button is pressed once)*Title thumbnail point (To select the position of the thumbnail image counting from the beginning of the title that has been recorded)*HDD/RAM title play (To activate resume play per title or continuous play)*Still group interval (To select an interval of still picture display)*Priority contents (To select the playback priority between JPEG (picture) files and MP3?WMA (audio) files)DVD recorder operation:*User record quality (To select picture and sound quality settings for a manual program recording)*Picture record mode (To make further settings when you cannot adjust the image quality with "Custom picture setting" of the "Picture/audio settings")*Input black level (To select the black level of recording pictures)*Aspect ratio (Video mode) (To set the aspect ratio for DVD-R recording)*DVD compatible mode (To set the audio for DVD-R recording)*DVD-Video:CHP create (To set whether or not chapters are to be automatically created at a specified interval for DVD-R recording)*Rec DNR (To activate or deactivate the 3D digital noise reduction)*3D Y/C separation (To activate or deactivate the 3D digital filter to execute Y/C (Brightness/Color) separation)*Relay recording (To turn on or off a function that will automatically switch recording from a DVD-RAM disc to the HDD when there is less than 10 minutes of space available on the DVD-RAM disc or when there is no disc loaded)Management settings:*Network setting (To set a recorder for the Network Navi function)*Genre setting (To register the frequently used genre on the menu)*Front Display (To set the front panel display to turn on/off in the standby mode)*HDD auto stop (To turn on or off a power saving function that stops the HDD after a certain period of activity)*All HDD titles delete (To delete all the titles recorded on the HDD, leaving the Library information on a DVD-RAM disk)*HDD format (To initialize the HDD)*DVD-RAM physical format (To perform physical formatting of a DVD-RAM disc)*DVD Drive speed setting (To reduce the mechanical noise during High speed dubbing)*Version (Main/DVD drive) (To display the version of the software. The version is only displayed and cannot be set)Initial settings:*Language (To select a preferred language for on-screen displays (except TV Guide On Screen)*Time & Date setting (To set the clock of the recorder)*Guide and Clock reset (To correct the clock of the recorder)*Set Top Box setting (To control channels of a connected satellite set top box from the recorder)__________ __________ __________ __________ __________I have done some basic editing of recorded programming and like it very much. It doesn't seem to be too terribly difficult. I did have to experiment some.Basically, you divide the original video into chapters so that accessing a desired scene is easier and your editing and playback will be easier. After dividing the video into chapters, you choose the chapters you want to keep and save them into a playlist. Then you burn the playlist to a DVD.The basic workflow is this way:***Recording a TV programRecord a TV program and it becomes an "original" title (and a single original chapter as well)***Chapter editingDivide the original title into chapters.Divide chapters and create divisions of chapterDivide chapters to edit a playlist***Playlist editingCollect your favorite chapters to make them as one title. (Playlist)If an original title is deleted, a playlist will also be deleted because playlists are fictitious titles.***DubbingCopy the playlist and it becomes an original titleTo divide a recorded title into chapters:1) Press Content Menu (button) then navigate to select a title2) Press Quick Menu (the Quick Menu menu appears)3) Navigate down to "Chapter Function" then press Enter (the submenu appears)4) Navigate to select "Chapter Editing" then press Enter ("EDIT MENU Chapter Editing" appears5) Press Play to start playback.Locate a scene where you want to insert a chapter mark. You can use the PICTURE SEARCH, SLOW, SKIP, PAUSE, FRAME/ADJUST, etc. buttons. The locator shows the current position on the time bar. And the live video plays in the upper left.*To access other chapters:Press up/down navigation buttons to move to the thumbnail display, then press left/right nav buttons to select a desired thumbnail. To go to the next page, press PICTURE SEARCH button.* You can confirm the first and last scenes of a chapter. Select a thumbnail and press ENTER button. 3 seconds of the first and last scenes are played.6) At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. (The picture pauses)7) Press nav buttons to select "Divide," then press ENTER.A chapter division is created at the selected location. and the first scene of the new chapter is registered as a chapter thumbnail.8) Repeat steps 5 to 79) When all chapter divisions have been made, press the remote's yellow exit button. It saves it.There's a lot of other things you can do with chapter editing such as Creating Chapter Marks at regular intervals automatically, Editing Chapter Breaks, Merging Chapters, Naming a Chapter, etc.***What you do next is to gather or collect the necessary scenes (chapters) to make a playlist. It's done this way:1) Press CONTENT MENU button ("CONTENT MENU Title List" appears2) Press QUICK MENU (Quick Menu appears)3) Press up/down nav buttons to select "Edit function", then press ENTER (Submenu appears)4) Press up/down nav buttons to select "Playlist editing", then press ENTER ("EDIT MENU Playlist editing" appears)5) Press left/right nav buttons to select a title or chapter. To select between titles and chapters, press the remote's green button (has a star above it).6) Press ENTERA cursor appears, indicating the point where the selected item will be inserted.7) Press left/right nav buttons to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTERIf there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press ENTER button.The selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor.8) Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert items.9) When all items have been inserted, press the yellow exit button.The recorder displays a message, and starts saving the Playlist.When completed, CONTENT MENU is displayed.There are other things you can do in the PLAYLIST mode such as Canceling selection of a part, Confirming the first and last scenes of a part or a Playlist, Confirming the title information, Correcting a Playlist, Using a part in a Playlist also in another Playlist, Naming a title (Playlist) and Making a Playlist of recorded contents where starting times are the same (i.e. daily or weekly recordings).***One thing I want to point out is the following: In the Operations Manual the very first words in the Editing Section are "It is not recommended that you delete many chapters from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a DVD-RAM disk. The reason is that discontinuous space inside the HDD expands and recorded contents are stored in gaps between used locations.Operating this repeatedly makes a recording area inside the HDD broken down into small and complicated spaces. (It is called fragmentation.) Even normal operations may get slow. Moreover, available space may not be restored by deleting or the HDD may have protection disabling playback or recording.When you want to delete unnecessary parts from titles, collect necessary parts of chapters to make a playlist. Then copy the playlist and delete the original title or the playlist. For example, make a playlist and copy it to a DVD-RAM. Then delete original titles on the HDD. It can save time and effort and retain continuity in the HDD space. However, when moving a copy once program from the HDD to a DVD-RAM disc, delete unnecessary chapters from original titles...." (That is quoted word for word from page 84 in the Operations Guide.)I think it is stressing that you should not delete chapters from the original recordings because it is potentially bad for the HDD because it can cause unnecessary fragmentation. What you should do is to divide the original into chapters (don't delete any chapters though) and then make a playlist selecting the chapters you want to keep. You can then delete the original recordings outright. Anyway, that is the way I understand it and that is the way it has worked for me.There's more editing features but I have not used them yet and won't go into them for that reason.***Dubbing to Save is like this:High Speed Dubbing1) Press CONTENT MENU, then press nav buttons to select a title2) Press QUICK MENU (the Quick Menu appears)3) Press up/down nav buttons to select "High Speed Dubbing" from the Quick Menu, then press ENTER ("CONTENT MENU High Speed Library Dubbing" appears)You can dub with these options: copy (which saves the Original) or move (which deletes the Original)You can transfer from the HDD to the HDD, HDD to DVD disk, or to to NETWORK4) Press up/down nav buttons to select "Copy", "Move", Same Disk" or "Network"5) Press ENTERCopying starts. The job progress is displayed on the screen and the front panel display. When the job finishes, the graph disappears and the buzzer sounds.You can set the recorder to turn off automatically when the job finishes. Just do this:1) During the operation, press QUICK MENU button2) Press up/down nav buttons to select "Auto Power Off"3) Press ENTER buttonOther things are:You can dub a specified part and also specified parts together.*Rate Converison Dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate)*Rate conversion Dubbing for multiple parts*Line-U dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them)Those are all explained in the manual.There is really a lot about dubbing in the operator's manual and I won't go into any more of it here. I hope that gives you a little bit of an idea though.***Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW:1) Press EDIT MENU ("EDIT MENU Main Menu" appears)2) Press up/down nav buttons to select "DVD-Video Creation", then press ENTER ("EDIT MEN DVD-Video Create [Selected Items]" appears)Thumbnails of titles on the HDD are displayed in the upper area.3) Press nav buttons to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy to a DVD-R/RW discTo go to the preceding or following page, press PICTURE SEARCH buttonTo select a chapter, first select the title that contains the chapter you want, then press the remote's green button (with a star above it). To return to the title display, press the same button agian.4) Press ENTERA cursor appears in the lower area (destination media).5) Press left/right nav buttons to select a location to place the selected part, then press ENTERIf there are no pats in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press ENTER button.The selected part is inserted into the location of the cursor.6) Repeat steps 3 to 57) Press up/down nav buttons to select "Next", then press ENTERA screen is displayed to select options.8) Press nav buttons to set the items9) Press up/down nav buttons to select "Next", then press ENTERA screen is displayed to confirm the information you are going to write.Press the up nav button to select "Edit Name" and press ENTER button to go to the character entry screen. The number of characters is limited for the disc name you can enter.If you selected "None" for "Menu Create" at step 8, select "Writing" on the bottom right corner, and press ENTER button. Skip to step 14.10) Press down nav button to select "Next", then press ENTERA display of title menu selection appears if "Menu Create" is set to "Title+Chapter" or "Title" at step 7.To view your captured images (page 119), go to the next page.If you press the green button (with the star above it), you can preview the selected menu. To return, press the yellow exit button.While displaying a preview screen of yur captured image, you can access the other menu to correct color (page 119) by pressing the green button.11) Press nav buttons to select the menu, then press ENTERIf you have set "Menu Create" to "Title+Chapter" or "Chapter" at step 7, a screen is displayed to select a chapter menu.12) Pres the nav buttons to select the chapter menuThe selected menu is set for all chapters. You cannot set it for each chapter individually.If you press the green button, you can preview the selected menu. To return, press the yellow exit button.If you press the down nav button to select "Return" while previewing and press ENTER button, you will return to the preview of the title menu. To go back to the chapter menu, press the nav buttons to select a number next to "Chapter Menu" on the bottom center.13) Press ENTER on "EDIT MENU DVD-VIDEO CREATION (Chapter Menu Select)" display.A confirmation message is displayed.14) Press the left/right nav buttons to select "Yes", then press ENTERThe current broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts. The progress is displayed on the screen and in the front panel display on the recorder.When copying is completed, a finalizing process follows. This enables the disc to be played on a DVD video player.When the process is completed, a message "Create another DVD-Video now?" appears (except when "Auto power off" (see below) is set). If you select "Yes", you can make one more DVD-R/RW of the same content. If you select "No", you can complete creating the DVD-Video.*You can set the recorder to turn off automatically when the job finishes. Here's how:1) During the job, press the QUICK MENU button2) Press the up/down nav buttons to select "Auto power off"3) Press ENTER buttonThere are more things to do in that area such as: Selecting the items displayed in the menu, Using a favorite scene as a menu, To name a captured image, To delete a captured image, Selecting color options on menus, Canceling selection of an item, Changing the location of an item, Confirming the content in the lower area, Canceling dubbing process, etc.***I was wondering what the fastest speed is that this unit burns at. It probably says in the literature but I have not really looked for that info yet. It does seem very fast though. I wonder if it burns at 16X. So far I have used a Philips brand 16X DVD-R disk.__________ __________ __________ __________ __________The Operations manual is generally straightforward, comprehensive and unambiguous. It is more a better manual than it isn't. It's about 200 pages and has many illustrations. It's disappointing that it doesn't have an index in the back though.There is also a 55 page Installation Guide and a 15 page Quick Reference Guide included (both of which look helpful enough).***I am already comfortable with many of the buttons on this remote and know what they do.The remote control itself is made of plastic, but seems durable. I like it. It has a lot of buttons including some hidden beneath a flip down door. The door seems vulnerable though opening that way. It could theoretically break off at the hinges in an accident. (I have posted a customer image of it above.)Tip: It's an exercise in frustration trying to open the flip down door if you grab it on both sides (left and right). Instead, with your right index finger gently flip the right side of the door open. There is a small depression there for your fingernail. (There is also one on the left side if you are left-handed). It will then pop up ever so easily. I just didn't want that you should smash your remote by flinging it across the room like I almost did!***I guess you know that this thing has a 250GB hard drive in it don't you? That in itself attracted me to this. The fact is that I already own a similar type recorder that is a different brand name (Panasonic) and it has a modest 100GB hard drive in it (that is, modest only when compared to a 250GB). I will use both of these as a way of recording two programs that are on at the same time and just as a way of recording twice as much programming.***PLEASE READ THIS ! ! !OK, here's the thing that might put some people off buying this recorder: Whether the unit is on or off the fan on the back runs all the time -- 24/7. I would describe the fan as being noticeably audible at close proximity but not loud (of course that's a subjective assessment). Personally, I don't find the fan's sound obtrusive at all. Consciously, most of the time I don't notice it. I think the key is to make sure you can put it in a room that isn't too small. I have my recorder in a moderate-to-big sized room (to be more specific it's something like 30X18 feet) and can't hear the fan unless I get within a few feet of it and there aren't any ambient noises in the room.__________ __________ __________ __________ __________Well, that has been the extent of my experience with this unit thus far. I am very very happy with it. The features that I have dabbled with appeal to me. I love that I have the power to record television programs and then edit out all those darn commercials! Then I can burn those programs to DVD making for myself my very own movie library don't cha know! Another little trifle I am interested in doing is to make compilation disks of very favorite moments from movies and television shows that are hilarious. For example, shows like Seinfeld or The Simpsons tend to have a lot of very funny moments spread out in many different episodes. With this kind of recorder I can record those moments, edit them, bundle them together and burn them to DVD so that there is nothing but the most funny moments back to back throughout the disk. That kind of thing. You could do that sort of thing too if it appeals to you.Just being able to record to the massive hard drive any of your favorite programming and then to watch it at your leisure is really liberating, empowering and enjoyable.And you can delete any or all of those programs with just the push of a button, thereby freeing up the HDD to record more.That's it, I guess.Please forgive me if I was long-winded and more confusing than helpful to you.Also, please forgive me for any typographical errors (mispellings, etc.) that I made and did not notice. This was a lot of writing.I recommend this Toshiba recorder to anyone who wants a well-made, sophisticated video recorder with a massive capacity for storage!I recommend it to anyone who wants to edit what they record!Thanks very kindly.
I found the Midland AVP4 Dual Desk Top charger to be very easy to use. Plug the transformer in, plug into charger, drop radios in, voila! They're charging. Takes about 3 hours to fully charge after initial overnight charge; very satisfactory performance.
This mouse is great. Compact for travel, easy to use, practical with the wireless or wired option and even kinda cute.Cheers Kensington Designers!
great quality - fast service. Will be great for travelling! It has LOTS of pockets, even a little mesh one that is stored away at first but you can pull out of a zipper and then have a water bottle in it...
beware that not all 5-star reviews are factual.the version 4 of this product has major bugs. I've purchased this router august 28, 2003 in lieu of a big linksys sale. Along with the usb wirelles adaptor.the router will drop my connections every 10min. and it would even drop my connection on my wired computer!!i've seen many forums offering help with problems like these, but most are just quick fixes, like band-aids on cracked water pipes.most consumers that purchased the version 3 or version 2's have no problems what so ever. the version 4 is a slimmed down version 3 with a bunk chipset. and even the a/c adaptor is different.getting stuck with the version 4(which is the newest version on sale) is just a big no no. trust me you will tear your hair out.i've upgraded the firmware, i've even took my router to my friend's house to see if the problem is universal, and yet it is! same problems, cannot stay connected, keeps rebooting my dsl modem! wep slows down my connection big time. linksys customer care keeps suggesting different MTU sizes which were not the problem. isn't Cisco suppose to have quality products? i got a big refund and went with another router.
I have had my Logitek Cordless Optical Trackman for several years now until it recently gave out on me. And to my surprise the trackman now in the local stores is the old ones with the cord attachment. ok yes there are some that say this is not a true cordless since it has an attachment that comes with it for the sensor, but i can move my mouse around a good 8-10 feet away from the computer base with ease. I do have to have a pad with a wristrest on it tho, without it my hand gets some fatigue. but not as bad as using a mouse. The programmable buttons and scroll wheel (and scrollup/down buttons) make clicking things a breeze.
I got the Sunpak Super 383 flash as a slave flash for my Olympus E-500 and FL-50 flash, along with the Sunpak slave unit. They work perfectly together for a small strobe setup with or without umbrellas. The paper label on the rear of the flash unit initially looked to be average in fit and finish (the way it is trimmed around the edges) which made me leary at first as to the quality of the flash. But once I used it I never looked back. It is a substantial flash and appears to have a very good quality build and very good operation. It works great as my slave flash with the Sunpak hot shoe flash trigger that mounts onto a light stand. Highly recommend this flash! Also, some digital cameras will get fried with flashes that use more that 6 volts, so this is one of the safer flashes for a digital camera if you would use it on a hot shoe of your camera.
I have bought this cable many times and I would not recommend buying the cables unless it says "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com". I have purchased from multiple vendors and every time it was not purchased directly from amazon it was a cheap generic and not the Cables to Go Brand. The real cables are great so I am giving the product 5 stars but the sellers selling generic cables should get zero stars.
pros: not bulky, you can choose the exact station and create your own presets, charges most iPods, have decent power and lets you switch between stereo and mono sound based on how strong surrounding radio stations are. Radio screen lights up when you press the buttons so you can see the station numbercons: Doesn't charge 4th generation iPod Nano
No regrets and highly recommended. I've had it running for a month now and I couldn't be more pleased. Originally I only had one hard drive, but was eager to get the show on the road so I set everything up to operate with just the one drive. I moved over 500MB of files to the NAS and learned the hard way that it is far better to perform large transfers via 1Gb LAN than WiFi. This isn't a problem with the NAS. I simply experienced the natural limits of WiFi. When the second hard drive came in, I simply installed hard drive, instructed it to rebuild the mirror, and went to bed. In the morning everything was ready to go!Setting up the FTP was easy as pie and it works perfectly from everywhere except my workplace as they block FTP at the firewall. I currently have a guest area where anyone with the guest credentials can read and write to one folder which is capped at 200MB. I mainly use this area to share personal family videos which are too big for email. I also have a personal account which has full access to all areas. This is great for uploading files to myself from friend's houses, or uploading my photographs for safekeeping while I'm on vacation.I run two computing platforms within my home: Windows 7 & Linux (Ubuntu). I can quickly and easily access my files from either computer and each has a drive mapped to the NAS. My XBOX 360 can see the NAS and browse the folders for photographs, music, and video. It can utilize all of the areas, but it cannot play back video for some reason. I can copy the files to a USB drive and play them, so it is not the codec which is the problem. Also, if you rename or otherwise change the directory structure on the NAS, you will need to manually refresh the directory structure in the UPNP section of the admin console in order for the XBOX to acknowledge the changes. I think this cross-platform accessability is the neatest part of the entire device. I can download files with Ubuntu, save them to the NAS, scan them with Windows 7 anti-virus, then access the files via my XBOX (which I use as a media center).Operationally, the NAS runs very cool and quietly. The hard drives spinning up make more noise than the NAS, but this is my selection of hardware, not a problem with the NAS.I bought the NAS looking for peace of mind and received so much more!
For the most part, a UV filter is used by many people to protect their lens without adding distortion to their photos. For that, this Tiffen works perfectly. It arrived in brand new condition, screwed onto my lens, and has provided good service with no noticible distortions in picture quality.
Well had a hard time getting it to work. Sometime it works, other times it doesn't. I tried all three bandwidths and nothing seems to fix it.I have a LCD large screen TV, a cable box/dvr and a dvd player and a Onkyo receiver.I've the got the eye pointing at my components from 15 feet away, as they recommend, and it works one evening, but you come back the next day and its out. I haven't had a lot of time mess around with it, but even my tech savvy son can't keep it on task.
I bet this works on many camera's and is great, but not on mine, I took it to a camera store and everything, but is NOT functional with all Canon EOS camera's. I have a 400D(Reebel XTi) and it didn't work, other flashes did though, and the guy at the shop said it isn't compatible with all camera's, so make sure it works!!!
I ordered a new Handspring PDA, because the one that I had used for about 5 years contained my life in addresses and past appointments. I checked Best But, etc., but no PDA's were compatible with the Handspring cradle necessary to transfer the desktop info into the handheld. The new one arrived before it was promised, was still in its unopened box, and was exactly what I needed. The Handspring USB connection to the handheld is occasionally problematic, but with the new software that came with the PDA, I just reload whenever necessary. I would not hesitate a second to do business with this provider in the future.
I like the system very much for regular playing, but I also like to have music playing while I sleep. I keep the sound pretty low during my sleep time, and this system has a fan that runs while it's playing. If you have the volume down low, the fan can be heard over the music and it drives me real close to crazy. I'm going to return the system for one that doesn't have a fan.
I have arranged this review in 3 sections: PLUSES, MINUSES, and HINTS.PLUSES:It is an excellent product and apart from being slightly bulkier and cruder/geeky looking than iPod, is better than iPod in all aspects - espacially at the price. Buy it, you won't regret it. Note that it is USB2.0 compatible but it works with standard USB as well.MINUSES:Yes the manual is too skimpy and yes the OS is buggy BUT it does not have any bugs that would be a showstopper. Here is what i found and any fixes/workarounds:- Note a catch that the actual "capacity" of its 20GB Harddisk is around 18GB - some space is lost due to formatting/filesystem as is case with any harddisk.- Issue #1: The jukebox ignores the "loudness" setting upon a cold start though the sound screen "shows" correct loudness.FIX: After turning on the unit, just go to the sound controls screen and "touch" (increase/decrease) the loudness setting to make it effective.- Issue #2: I have seen it become non-responsive if i am playing a track and also using menu/browsing files - it will just "freeze" for a few moments not responding to any keys.FIX: The unit does becomes responsive again in a few seconds so have a little patience.- Issue #3: Plays incorrect track if you are fast with skip controls. This only happens if you skip to next/previous track using Cursor right/left keys and immediately skip back to original track that was playing before.FIX: Just wait at least a second before going back to original track.HINTS:1. While charging, if you hold the ON button for 5 seconds, the unit will boot into "normal" play mode so you can use it while charging (not applicable for very first/initial charge)2. While playing a track: Cursor UP/Down control volume. Cursor Right/Left skip to next/previous track.3. Loudness: See fix for issue 1 above4. There is an open source alternate firmware called "RockBox" available for it. Though i have not tried it, you may checkout their website and see if you prefer it over factory's original. Checkout ...
I haven't even used my other lenses since I received this one in the mail. The only frustrating thing is is that you have to be a fair distance from your subject and thus I find it difficult to take pictures inside due to the inability to move far enough away.
This is a great product. It provides space for the entire SLR equipment (body, 3 lenses, flash, cables...). Easy to carry.
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Ordered product. Received product. It never worked. I had the exact surfboard unit as a rental but wanted to purchase a unit because in the long run it would have been cheaper. It did not work and was a waste of my time. I kept the rental unit and returned unit.
Product received as advertised and within the estimated delivery date. Needed to hook JVC DVD/VCR combo to old TV, and mets my needs.
The laser printer was in great shape, with a very low page count, it was almost as good as new. I am very pleased with my purchase and would definetly use them again!
Just wanted to add my kudos on these speakers. I would wager that there isn't, currently available, a better pair of speakers for the price. After the failure of one of my former front surround speakers, I replaced them with these SS-B1000's and have been pleased with their increased level of bass response over the ones they replaced. I like good sound reproduction and these have met the need without breaking the budget.
This is a case of bigger is better, but Toshiba managed to shoehorn it into the same size. Some extended life batteries; like my Thinkpad's; stick out further but not this one. I charged it overnight and then instructed my dearly beloved to only connect it to power when the battery needs to be charged. And to promptly unplug it when it's charged. More at [...]. I'm getting about 3-4 hours on a charge running openSUSE 11.3 64 bit on a 17" Toshiba Satellite with the brightness cranked all the way up and nothing special done to conserve battery.
I purchased this a few months ago and was using this with the Samsung HD Upconversion DVD player HD-841. Since it was being used with a DVI output, I did not have a problem with the switcher. I recently bought a LG HDMI output DVD player which is where the problem surfaced. This unit does not follow the HDMI specification. It only switches video (does a great job switching video) but no audio. I contacted the manufacturer who told me that it should never be advertised as it is on the Amazon marketplace website. It should be advertised explicitly stating that it does not switch audio. DO NOT BUY THIS DEVICE IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO DO HDMI SWITCHING. IT DOES NOT WORK!
What can be said this is a DVI to VGA adapter. It works so that was all I asked of it. Great product at a great price. Why pay more for a simple item.
Great product. I just wish I can add more sleeves.But overall I'm pleased!
Do NOT waste your money on this piece of junk vacuum. It worked for about a month before losing suction. This was the 2nd Dirt Devil vacuum I have purchased in the past 4 years... it will be the last. The filter is a pain to clean, the rotating furniture attachment is a joke, and it is too heavy to drag up the stairs. VERY disappointing purchase!!
I purchased this photo printer back in August for a family Christmas present as was a great price. Perhaps I should have but didn't open it until after my son unwrapped it. To my surprise, the printer head and ink containers were already unwrapped and installed! There was a couple 5x7 blank glossy printer sheets in that section so we decided to try it. No matter where you adjust for the picture to come out, it is not centered. Almost half of the picture is cut off. And, the colors are streaked in part of it and not anything like in the picture. I thought perhaps it was because the ink containers had started to dry up or something but that would only be if they were unwrapped and unused for well over a year. My understanding when I ordered this is that it was brand new. However, it looks to me like someone else bought it, put it together, got the same unsuccessful results and returned it. I also have no way of contacting the place I purchased this from to complain and try to get a refund as I have no paperwork. I am very, very dissatsified with this purchase and will certainly in the future, always open up a package and check on it even if it is going to be given as a present a few months in the future. The only reason I have one star is because there wasn't anything lower.
I have had this lens for more than a year so I know all the Pros and Cons; I did not just buy it and I am not writing a spur of the moment review. If you are debating between this lens and the Nikon one, I would go with this one. I am not saying this one in better than the Nikon because I haven't used the Nikon, but I don't imagine it is $350 better.Now there are reviews that complain about the auto-focusing on this lens. It is a Macro lens meaning its field of focus is very small at 2.8 so it will tend to go back and forth at times, especially if there is a lot of things in the viewfinder. If you know how to use a DSLR then should be able to Manual Focus it. When shooting portrait style photos I have no problem with the autofocus, now with nature it doesn't always want to focus perfectly no, but like I said above it is a Macro lens and focuses very tight. Also a one person said to go to Manual Focus you have to flip the switch on the camera, one the lens, and move the focusing ring. Which is not true. The switch on the lens is a focus limiting switch. Which locks the camera in full minimum focus ratio, meaning it will focus closer up, or you can limit it.I personally don't like the lens hood because it screws on, instead of twist and lock, which also means you can't put a filter on the lens directly while using the lens hood. Instead you have to put the filter on the hood itself.Also it fits the Nikon but doesn't lock in the camera body as easy or smoothly, again it still fits and works fine.I personally love my sigma lens and will definitely buy my next lens through Sigma. Most likely will be the 50mm Macro.
This is a wonderful television. We bought one in August of '98, without knowing too much about it, but it's been a wonderful television, definitely worth it. The only problem you might want to think about is how to repack it if you move, especially a long distance, because most companies simply do not have boxes this size!
as you would have imagined from a wireless remote trigger, it does the job.pretty good for long exposures when you dont want to touch the camera and for self portraits.pretty convenient, with a press of a button it takes a shot, and yes, it does auto focus. yet not knowing where it have focused could be irritating a bit if the settings is on auto-area. yet you can solve this problem by choosing single point focus area.its pretty small, comes with its own small pouch. can be operated while in the pouch with a new battery inside.the distance is pretty short, dont expect to trigger it from meters away, but it will work. plus there are a lot of hacks on the internet to increase the range if you are into this kind of stuff.a bit expensive for the overall product. i mean its made of cheap plastic, a button, and an IR diode. print that Nikon logo on it and now it worth 20 bucks.
I ordered one of these skins cause I thought it would be a cool looking scratch protector instead of just a clear sheet. When I got it I realized both the screen and the click wheel were unprotected. I still like how it looks but if you're looking for ipod protection this is possibly not the most effective means.
This bag is well-made. I am so happy with this purchase. Everything is well protected. It holds my Cannon Rebel XTi w/battery pack installed. Camera sits on top in craddle with lens facing down. Very easy to get to. The zippers have storm covers. Inside are fully adjustable and removable dividers. Many additional pockets for the small stuff. Holds: Camera, battery pack, AA battery pack insert, EF 50 1.4 lens, EF 70-200 2.8 lens, flash, all lens filters, battery charger, two extra rechargable batteries, flash, AA flash batteries and the AA charger, extra AA batteries, manuals, photo guide, memory cards, all cords and still has room for two more lens. Holds basically all my camera gear. Not to big and not too small. For me, it's the perfect sized bag that I don't have to carry. If I had a notebook, it would hold that too, but it would be tight. Perfect for carry-on air travel. I use this pack to carry my XTi skiing, but I only bring what I need. And I bought this through Amazon, so I had no problems what so ever. A great place to shop, and it's a great well-made pack bag.
Having just gotten this product from the Amazon Vine Program I just couldn't be happier with my new Pencil Sharpener.First of all, what is mainly different from many of the pencil sharpeners I've had is the amount of storage in the case (which is see through) for all the shavings! Wow! Wow! Wow! It is truly very extra-extra large so you don't have to empty it as often.It is compact enough to not take up much desk space, but heavy enough I don't have to hold it when I insert the pencil.The bottom of the unit also has suctions, which hold the unit down in place wherever you put it. NO moving around. If you have small students this is a plus.. no pushing it off the table to be broken.I can see that I will have this sharpener for years, and its heavy duty so if you have a classroom full of students it would be a best bet!It is electric.... so make sure you have a place for it that has an electrical outlet nearby. The cord is about average length so it will need to be close.The pencils come out sharp.. who doesn't want a sharp pencil?? And there is also a sliding button on the front that you can adjust for ANY size pencil. (Love that.) Plus it comes with a 2 year warranty which is awesome. They will replace the blades if they ever get dull!
Used this card for our first cruise.Memory card error.Tried recovery programs but nothing worked.Phone Transcend where the representative told us that yes, we have problems with the card.Told to send it back for replacement.Why would anyone want another unreliable Transcend card and risk losing priceless vacation pictures?If your product is unstable, should be recalled from the market.I give this a minus five star.JUNK!
Loved it and the sound is amazing, very cheap for an amazing product. Cheap cheap cheap and great speaker for sure.
I listen everyday at work. The music assists me in staying focused with my tasks. Others will come by my cubicle and comment, how can you stay so relaxed with what you do. I just say reiki makes everything perfect.
I had a different style dual but the face plate motor jammed half way up so I bought this one. The description says " Pump up the jams with three pairs of preamp outputs (front, rear, and Subwoofer" When I got it, it only has ONE PAIR of output rca cables. I was hoping to get the three so I could run two of them to a 4channel amp for my 4 indoor infinity speakers, and the other one to a two channel amp for my subs but now I have to get splitter rca's in order to hook up both amps. Oh well. The stereo still kicks a..though and looks cool. I recommend it but only for simple speaker hook up or to someone who knows how to hook up amps.oh ya, I almost forgot, the iplug is way cool. I use it to plug into my phone to play songs from my downloaded playlist and what is also cool is, if I get a call while listening to my music, the music pauses, and I answer by the touch of one slide accross my phone and talk hands free and hear callers through the car's speakers. When finished, the music starts back where it left off.It's like a bluetooth when in aux playing music from a phone.
Was a little concerned not buying OEM. Never know the quality you'll get. But this was fine, it will do the job. I hope. The hood is very shallow, don't know how much light it's going to block. I couldn't find any other hood to fit this lens or I would have bought one that was a little deeper. A little flimsy over all but it fit fine. Overall satisfied.
It is not a GPSMap accessory, I've already returned it. It is cable for fish finder or sth like that!
I thought it was snagless when I bought it but I was looking at a lot of cables so probably my fault there. Nice relief fins just aft of the connector but that locking tab is just scraming to be ripped of if you are mucking with the wire or trying to pull it out of a bundle.
Ok, I confess: I LOVE to iron and am a little OCD about the quality of thewrinkle free clothes I wear. The moment I observed an employee at a 5 star restaurant ironing the cloth on a table next to us, w/a cordless iron, Iknew I had to own one! My 3 thoughtful daughters took note of my lust and enthusiasm and surprised me with the Panasonic NI-L70SR. The iron is housed in a turquoise, plastic dome with a little handle so you can tote it around, or for fun, use it as a cute accessory to match your turquoise sweater set! The product is fundamentally flawless - I have never owned an iron more functionally satisfying! The steam surges are aimed exactly where you'll need the spritz and the heating element is precise and reliable. I love the retractable cord, too - no fussing trying to wrap it around the iron before storing it. GREAT iron, best birthday gift, and if your spouse is lucky, as mine was, (s)he can have a turn using it too! Thank you J,E & J!!
After reading reviews for all of these iPod speakers I bought this product with a good level of confidence that it would work for my needs. I am not disappointed. The unit is much sturdier than it looks and it looks great too. Sound quality is superb, even at higher volumes. The unit itself is very portable in the sense that you can take it to a friends house or to a cabin or whatever and have a speaker system set up. It does need to be plugged in however. The remote is pretty cheap but does the job, and as other reviewers have pointed out you do have to point it to the base of the unit to have it respond, but that's not that big of a deal. The remote's range is a little limited as well, but again its not a deal breaker. Oh and it charges your ipod (huge plus in my opinion, I hate having to charge the dang thing). If you want to save some bucks buy a used one without the remote. The remote is nice, but you can save like $40 by just walking up to the unit and changing the song or volume with the iPod. All that being said, I would definity recommend this to anyone looking for a quality iPod speaker.
I have damaged hearing so I don't waste my money on top dollar headphones. Honestly these headphones sound good to me. If the manufacturing quality of the Grado Prestige Series SR60 were not falling apart, I wouldn't be writing this. To be clear I only listen to my SR60s at my desk while using my computer, they have never left my office. I have also owned them for less than a year.So far the foam ear pads have disintegrated to the point my ears look like they're seasoned with black pepper after I wear them. Also mysteriously the cord branching to the right ear has twirled into something that resembles a cocktail straw halfway through an awkward first date. Miraculously the embarrassingly ugly super chintzy pleather headband and the sloppily molded hollow plastic parts AND those shiny sticks on the sides that curiously resemble metal haven't simultaneously all burst into smithereens after listening to hours upon hours of European free jazz (ruptured ear drums have some advantages!!) is well probably more than miraculous, it's probably impossible. They should be studied by physicists.Maybe the neighborhood crows can use them for nesting or something.
This things sounds terrible and has all the problems described above. Spend the few extra dollars and get a better system. $10.00 would be a fair price for something like this.
The page does a poor job of describing what this item is and does.I just bought a Samsung CLP-300 printer, and read in the manual about the Samsung Waste Toner Collector (CLP-W300A) and what it does.One of these (the collector) comes with a new CLP-300 series printer. This is a bottle that fills as you print, with toner that is taken from the toner cartridge cylinders, but not used during the printing process. Samsung seems to have had a good idea doing it this way rather than having it accumulate in some inaccessible space within the unit.The Toner Collector also has what appears to be an optical port on the side (most likely to enable the printer to tell when it is full).The documentation that comes with the printer specifies the Toner Collector needs to be replaced when full, which (it seems) they expect after printing between 1250 and 5000 pages (at 5% saturation for color and B/W print, respectively). Failure to replace A FULL Waste Toner Collector results in stoppage of printing.I don't see any reason not to simply dump the toner and clean out the supplied collector when it gets full, except that that could turn out to be a messy job, and it may be simpler to plunk down the 10-15 bucks to just buy a new one.In summary: this Waste Toner Collector is an internal part of the Samsung CLP-300 series printer, found just inside the front access panel, and it is easily removed and replaced.
I purchased the Reading Pen as a gift for a Shanghainese advanced student of English, but couldn't resist an extended tryout before sending it to China. As a device that makes the complete transition from the printed page to the pronounced word, and then to simple, easily-understood dictionary definitions, the pen is an ideal product for someone learning English who starts from a very different native language and writing system. Another potential audience would be individuals with dyslexis, since phoneme recognition is accomplished accurately. The pen recognized a variety of fonts and type sizes, including all-caps and italic, but was less accurate in reading hand-lettering. It required repeated attempts at recognition for about 10% of words, but second attempts were usually successful. I found it easy to learn to use (I never did view or listen to the instructions). Use of the pen does require a bit of patience and manual dexterity, but motivated users should be able to overcome this. The vocabulary seems large enough--I didn't encounter any words it didn't recognize, though admittedly I didn't turn it loose on William Buckley. Improvements I would recommend include increasing the speed of word recognition (this would be great for older students with dyslexia who would use it as a reading aid) and if possible, making it easier to scan (so young children could use it).
The 7530 works fine. Like some other reviewers, battery life is very short. I've tried rechargeable NI-MH cells rated 2200 mAh each. These did not last more than a day or two. The camera seems to drain them even when not in use. This happened with AA Lithium cells also. These fresh cells lasted 2 or 3 days and were then dead.This camera has been around and has many reviews. This seems a common problem. I wonder if it is common to all digital cameras?Aside from this the camera is easy to use. It does take a very good picture.When I use the camera I turn off the image display, and there are no "dirty" contacts. I can not get over how it goes through batteries.It is bad enough to make me miss my old SLR film camera. I wanted rechargable lithiums but they are limited and may not be much better. Oh well.
This component video cable arrived right on schedule and works great. It appears to be solidly built, connectors are tight, and cable is pliable.
For the price they can make a bad sounding TV sound as good as the picture looks!I have the SS F5000 in the living room and these SS B3000 in the bedroom and they will complete any system set up.You're gonna love em for the price!
That plastic toggle switch on the back, which controls the zoom, flash and programming functions is the Fuji A340's Achille's heel. Mine lost its ability to zoom up or down, thus robbing my camera of its functionality.I was able to use the flash card until it was full -- my other flash cards had to be programmed or the contents deleted -- and my Fuji was now incapable of doing so.Made me sad, mad and frustrated. I LOVE this little camera, and its ability to shoot high quality photos -- I took it everywhere with me, and now it lies ingloriously inside a plastic baggie, waiting for the day when I can get it reapaired. I just bought a Nikon D50 -- so my budget will not allow for any Fuji repairs at present.I realize that this is by far, a Disposable World -- and anything that breaks usually gets pitched, so whatever I might wish for this Fuji is probably not going to happen, but let me say it anyway -- I WISH Fuji would make a METAL toggle switch with DURABLE inner components so I can get this camera up and running again with no worries about any further toggle switch woes...I doubt that's going to happen however.
These can be a little tricky to screw onto the outlet, but once it's on, it's automatic surge protection with multiple outlets. And, you don't need to find a place for it to sit, like the corded ones. (I suppose if you need the extension, the corded ones could be helpful.)I cannot speak to how well the surge protection works. Either it works so well that it's always perfectly protected our electronic stuff. Or we've never had a surge strong enough to test it. Either way, I'm happy.
It is usable in low light conditionsIt is small and easy to use.The picture quality is satisfactory.
If I had to use one word to describe the diNovo Edge, it would be 'Fancy'. Not 'Futuristic' or 'Hi-tech'...just 'Fancy'. Like an iPhone, the design takes center stage more than anything else. Size is just about right, weight is fairly average, and the 'scissor' keys provide for shallower keypresses (and thus less banging) than a standard keyboard. One feature I was surprised at was how useful the brushed-aluminum palm rest has been: it looks like an artistic statement but really feels pitched at just the right angle. I enjoy the smooth feel of the surface.There are some added bonuses to the diNovo Edge beyond a good handrest, though, so let's take a look at them.Bluetooth: out of the box, the USB dongle is designed to connect specifically to the keyboard. If you already have a Bluetooth adapter in your computer, you don't have to use it--but if you don't have Bluetooth, the dongle can also be configured to be a generic Bluetooth adapter: hold in the "connect" button while plugging in the USB dongle for the first time. Keep holding for 5 or 6 seconds more and an alternate set of drivers will be installed. I use the dongle for my keyboard, phone, and Razer Orochi mouse.The touchpad: Logitech's software will let you make the X axis more or less sensitive than the Y axis. On my dual-widescreen setup, this has made it easy for me to zip from screen to screen when I do use the touchpad--more scrolling side to side and less scrolling top to bottom. Unlike a laptop, this touchpad doesn't need smeary fingertip-presses: a light glide of the fingertips will do. Buttons for left and right click are beneath the touchpad, but are very close together, making it a bit of a stretch for your thumb to reach down, especially when right-clicking. You also have to push all the way down on the button to get a response. I probably wouldn't want this to replace my mouse, but in a pinch it does better than I'd expected.Scroll controls: the top and right edges of the touchpad will let you swipe across them to scroll vertically or horizontally. Logitech's software lets you also tweak sensitivity for each of these. I haven't found a satisfactory setting for this yet, and as a result I don't use the scrolling areas much.Other buttons: along the edges of the diNovo are buttons to put the computer to sleep, open Windows Media Center, zoom in and out by degrees (or a specific percentage), and an arrow button that will put the cursor exactly where the mouse is. Being used to using a mouse, I almost never need this feature. The volume slider on the right is very easy to use, as is the Mute button. Important button presses such as Volume, Mute, and Caps Lock will light up green on your computer screen in huge letters, much like a TV remote. Last, every function key has an alternate mapping: press the Fn key and you'll see a phone icon (mine opens Windows Messenger), Search, e-Mail, Home (opens a browser to your home page), standard media player controls, and four programmable function keys that you can customize using the software.Software: installation is fairly easy, provided you follow the simple setup poster. If you deviate the setup may fail and you'll have to re-run it. This is all well and good, but it also means that you can't start by installing the latest version of the software from the website. You would have to install the keyboard and out-of-the-box software, uninstall the software (with a spare keyboard handy), then install the new version. On Windows XP SP 3, this didn't work for me and I had to fall back on the out-of-the-box version of the software. When setup is complete, it won't prompt you to reboot, but it also won't show you every feature of the software until you reboot--menus and settings simply weren't there for me, but that first reboot fixed everything.This all makes the diNovo Edge a fairly nice package, but it has some tradeoffs. For one, looking at screenshots of the Function keys being lit, I'd expected some sort of backlighting for the keyboard as well--there is none. A soft glow, even if I couldn't change the intensity, would have been useful for lowlight situations. Second, we have the lack of a 10-key. Everyone is different, but if you really want to figure out for yourself how annoyed you'll get at not having a 10-key function, cover your current keyboard's 10-key for a week and make a note of how many times you reach for it in a day. Most people are used to having a "Fn" key for custom keys, but Logitech inexplicably puts this key on the right-hand side of the keyboard, between Alt and Ctrl. Every laptop I've used has always placed this on the left (and usually to one side of Alt & Ctrl).Third, the battery is not replaceable. It does appear to be good for 1-2 months on a charge, but how many charges it will last through I don't know. I make it a point to turn the keyboard off when I'm going to be away from the keys for a while. The diNovo can go from empty to full charge after about 2 hours sitting on its stylish docking base (see product pictures).Last, the key layout is not standard. It's similar to the 'Office' key layout (if you're familiar with that): the grid of 6 keys that are normally all the same size and oriented horizontally are instead turned vertical, with the Delete key being twice the size of the others (Home, End, Page Up, Page Down). Insert and Print Screen are half the height of all the other keys, and the Function keys are this way, too. Keyboard purists will find this screwy and annoying.If you're looking for a very simple keyboard, the diNovo Edge makes for a fancy and sleek addition to your desktop. Bluetooth is nice, as is the feel of the keys, but there are also some sacrifices you will be making by moving over to the Edge. If Logitech had kept the 10-key intact and the 6-key layout horizontal, it would be perfect. I would not use this computer for data entry or gaming, but for everyday use it's still fairly nice.
I was looking for GPS because I always get lost when I go to new places. I choose nuvi360 because it had good reviews. (decided to get this instead of 350 just because it was cheaper at that time)Anyway, I drove to chicago area once with this and even though I got lost couple times (I needed adjusting time to follow the voice direction)I was confident that I could find the way, which was huge relieve for me.Downside was there are only 2 routing options, shortest time and distance. Because I wanted to avoid toll roads, I set it for shortest distance, which made me to drive country road for long minutes and apparently I could drive highway instead. Then in chicago, it makes me to ride toll roads whenever possible. I wish I have checked Routing Option feature before I purchased.Overall, good with easy to use, display and voice options, not so good with routing options.By the way, I purchased "Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for N&uuml;vi Series and StreetPilot I Series, C530, C550 and C580 GPS Navigators" because I don't like suction idea and some reviewer suggested that. This works perfect with nuvi360 !========== correction ---several days after my 1st review.I just found "Avoidances" options which was including 'Toll Roads'.So I gave 3 stars before, but want to change to 4, then.
I bought two of these--one for my husband and one for my son. They had been complaining that it was difficult to tune the radios to get the football games. The digital solves this problem, so far they have both been very happy with them.
Perhaps this review comes a bit late, what with the new Nano commercials featuring Video capability.This mp3 player is perfect. The flash hard drive means songs are played almost instantaneously, no hard drive lag that occurs with other players.I highly recommend this iPod. Just make sure that if you buy it for your girlfriend who agrees to pay you that you get the money upfront before you break up.
This screen has one major drawback, it stinks to high heaven when you fist unpack it. It has a very strong acetone (think nail polish remover) odor that is overwhelming. I had to let it hang in my garage for about 48 hours before bringing it back into the house and I can still get a whiff of it when I get too close. I've only had it about a week and Im hoping this will wear off completely over time. Other than that its a great looking screen!-UPDATE!- Scent wore off after a few weeks and I Im very happy with the screen. Make sure to use the 'viewing distance = screen diagonalx2' rule of thumb and you'll be very pleased!
It comes with: the 12 volt adapter that plugs into the mounting head, the suction cup mount with armature and head, an additional mounting head, and a flat dashboard stick-on plate so it can be suction cupped to the dash instead of the windshield should you so choose. Definitely everything you need, everything fits well with the nuvi 370 I have, and all of it at a reasonable price.
This TV has styling and functionality usually only found on products costing at least half again as much. The picture is clear, sharp and bright with excellent contrast and great performance displaying action scenes. There is no noticeable "ghosting" of images so commonly found on cheaper LCD displays. The styling is phenomenal, a real thing of beauty. It adds a touch of class to our wall. The included wall mount (a big deal when wall mounts bought separately can cost $100 and up) is of excellent quality and simple to install. It took us 15 minutes. The software in this unit is higher-end as well, incorporating a "smart" setting to adapt 4:3 broadcasts to widescreen with minimal "fattening" of the image. It supports every I/0 interface you could want, including a full set of audio/video out, which is lacking on many TVs. We only have two minor gripes: The closed caption settings do not include a cc1-when-muted option and the remote is a bit cheap and less sensitive than it could be. You have to aim it right at the receptor. Except for those two items we would have given it a wholehearted 5 stars.*** UPDATE *** Exactly one year and one week after we bought this thing it started acting up. It became slow to start, often going into some software neverland, you had to power it off and try again. It got more and more difficult, to the point where we just had to leave it on all the time to avoid trying to start it. That worked for about 2 weeks, and then it failed completely and now it does NOTHING AT ALL. Thrilling to spend $1000 on a TV and have it die in one year. We've got 15-year-old tvs that we paid a lot less for. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK
Had this a little over a year, great camera--have the feeling I'm still only scratching the surface of what this thing is capable of.The Pros:1. Oustanding image quality, great colours, etc. Typically Nikon does err a little on the side of preserving detail, so you might find a little contrast/brightness adjustment in Photoshop to your taste.2. Enough manual control if you want. Enough point and shoot in the Auto mode if you don't.3. That swivel head gives great flexibility.4. Best shot selection gives some really interesting flexibility with regard to avail. light photography (OK, so I know I really should use a tripod).The Not-so-good:1. The flash is disappointing. Terribly easy to red-eye anything biological :) Get the bracket and an add-on flash if you have to shoot flash. To be fair, tough for _any_ camera with the flash/lens this close together to not have the same problem (red eye reduc. or not).2. The pre-exposure focus lock does not 'feel' as definite (when you partially depress the exposure button) as on Nikon's 35mm SLRs. The nice, nice thing about the 990 is that the area of focus is artificially sharpened in the LCD viewfinder. _Very_ tough to check focus in 950 LCD viewfinder until _after_ you take the pic and magnify in the LCD.3. Definitely less than great for fast moving action. Digitals in general are not the greatest for moving action. For long-time 35mm users, this is probably the hardest thing to get used to. By the time, you add in the focusing time, save to CF card, etc., there is a definite delay between pulling the trigger &amp; getting the shot, as well as a significant delay between shots (flash use makes it worse). Some of this can be negated by swithing to Manual and presetting a focus distance, and so on, but it's an adjustment.Recommendations:1. Get three sets of NiMH rechargeable AA batteries--this thing eats batteries for breakfast. 2. Get a bigger CF memory card, at least 48MB. 3. Get a USB/PC card reader for the CF card--the serial connection is _painfully_ slow. 4. Download the .PDF file from Nikon's site which goes into a little more detail what the controls do. 5. Get this book! :)...Would I get this again? YES, but I would probably spring the extra bucks for a Coolpix 990 for:1. Focus area sharpening 2. Selectable autofocus area 3. USB 4. QuickTime captureLess so for the 3.3 megapixel.
There's really not alot to say about a product like this, it either works or it doesn't work. This one works.I purchased the chip for my Kodak Digital Camera to allow me to take more photos while out at crash scenes, etc. This chip did just that, allowed me to take more pictures without any hassle of setting it up.Its a good product at a good price. You can't go wrong here.
To all of you cooks out there who have memories of one of those old, scary pressure cookers, perhaps even one that blew its top, the modern pressure cookers are nothing like that!I love my new stainless steel pressure cooker, I have an older one made of aluminum and it works great, I wanted one made of stainless steel, it will not react with acidic foods, no worries about anything leeching into the food. I like the 6 quart size, it's perfect for 2 people, I can even cook a whole chicken.This cooker works great, the lid is easy on and easy off, the parts are easy to clean. The main thing I cook in mine is pinto beans. I live 100% off grid, think camping in style, I can't have something cooking all day, I don't have the propane or the electricity to spare for that. Now I just clean and soak my beans overnight (or even half a day), I pop them into the pressure cooker with a little seasoning, bring it up to pressure and 12 minutes later, I have perfectly cooked beans. I have to cook mine a little longer because of the higher altitude where I live. The other food I love cooking in my pressure cooker is baked potatoes, those take about 15 minutes (after coming up to pressure), normally those would take at least an hour in the oven. I clean the potatoes, prick them with a fork, place them on the steam rack, add enough water to come up to the rack, then cook them.Bottom line, it cooks fast, it saves electricity and/or gas, it is safe, it works great, and you can't beat the price on Amazon, I searched in the local stores and found the same cooker to run about $70+.
The good news: Mankind has advanced one giant leap with this unit. It is compact, but heavy and well made. The mounting unit for the iPod almost sucks the iPod into place. There is a big benefit to using an Apple speaker with an Apple iPod.The bad news: The unit is a little disappointing on the bass side. The unit will fill a room with crisp notes and clear lyrics, but it will not cause your chest to vibrate.In sum, the sound from the Apple unit is superior to the similar Bose model, plus Apple has styling and compatibility advantages. I recommend this unit highly. Apple is just a tad better than Bose this time. In any event, I am stunned about how good the product is compared to how little it cost.
You would do the world a favor--if you EVER decided on purchasing this product--if you smashed the box to bits in the parking lot, turned around, walked BACK into the store, and bought a better 'effing router. Essentially then you spent the money on a broken box and still had to buy a new router, but that is the price for making a **stupid** purchase.I think i shall take my advice and do what i shoulda done a long time ago. It's what i get for making a stupid purchase.
I guess I received a dud. Be careful. When I opened the box and pressed the trigger nothing came out. Either this particular product was already used or defective.
Received unserviceable, supplier would not replace, made up rules that indicates Canadians do not get following services since I am out of USA. Supplier demanded item be sent back express. Spent in excess of $100. in postage for a item that was defective. Not impressed.
Bought these a little while ago and finally used at least one of each. They went in fine, were accepted by the printer, etc. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 only because the color one printed a little funky on a large color picture that my child tried to print out from a photograph. It evened out later on. Definitely would buy from this vendor again.
the sound is pretty good. the design is fancy. the only bad thing i observed is the connection is not so good. sometimes it's still on after i turn off it by pressing the button on remote. and everything (speakers, remote, pc) are connected to the subwoofer, which means, too many wires near your feet.overall it's good. i'm happy with it.
This product is better than many I have come across. Though, it doesn't cool your laptop instantly, it will really work when you really provide more space between the table and bottom of the product. This will increase air circulation and better cooling.
My problem is not with the product, my main issue is with ANTOnline and their customer service. First, they listed the product as "in stock" when in reality they were "out of stock". They emailed me to let me know it would take them an additional 5 to 7 days to get their order in and then send it to me. I understood their situation and then requested that they express ship me my order so I could meet my event deadline since they added additional days before I would receive the product. Unfortunately, this request was denied by several of their customer service reps who responded to the email trail. OMG - can't one person be your main contact so they know the whole story. I finally received my shipment 3 weeks after I placed my order. Would I buy from them again, no! Look for another vendor that understands what good customer service is.
Prompt delivery from Amazon - 2 day service! Installation a breeze on Vista 32 bit. Form factor combining mini-keyboard and trackball/ mouse just great. No problems working from 12+ feet. Had a miserable experience using HP wireless kb and mouse combo. How did I decide on Adesso wkb - 3000UB? Amazon reviews - thanks guys.One issue with kb. It is difficult to establish 'num' lock status. Hence 4 stars. 'Caps' status no issue.
Don't believe the Apple hype or the ranting by Apple disciples. Comparably-priced players have a ton more features - a display, FM-tuner (great for the gym), voice recorder, replaceable battery, folders to organize tracks on the player, equalizers, shuffle functions, great ease of use, and on and on... And this player is plagued by the common Ipod problem - when the battery dies the player becomes a paperweight. Steve Jobs once said that the only thing flash players are good for are to sit unused in the back of drawers. Well, his company has made one that will fulfill that prophecy.
Since we moved south, we have had many guests. Finally, we decided to just &#34;outfit&#34; the guest bathroom. All of our friends who use this hair dryer comment about how nice it is. Apparently, it's a hit!
I saved for a long time to buy this camera. I have had some trouble with the pc card. When I take a picture it takes to long to take a picture. I have took alot of pictures of him and when the camera decides to take it he has moved and i have a picture of something else that is around him. I have to put new batteries in it very 15 to 20 pictures or take them out when I get done useing it so I dont have to buy batteries every day. And the printing quality is not that great either. I am not very pleased with the camera as you can tell and I thought it would be a good choice to buy something like this but i was wrong.
I have researched and looked at every TV type, and I think Samsung DLP is really the best. Compaints like "rainbow effect" seem to be either propaganda of the LCD and Plasma companies or something only found on off-brand DLP products. If you need a 1080p model, Samsung also makes a DLP which can display 1080p as well.
I am quite happy with the small JBL Duet Speaker pair. I was a little concerned that they would not have sufficient bass but they sound quite nice when playing. I have always had a good experience with JBL speakers and these deliver. Its really nice that they enter a standby mode when no signal is being received from the computer and turn back on when a signal is again detected.
So far I have had no problems with this product. It is a great extra battery for my canon SD1000!
This battery pack from Apple is just the right companion for you shuffle on trips with no access to USB ports. Plug in the shuffle into this pack and you are ready to go. And as with any Apple product it just works, you don't have to worry about buying an unknown brand accessory.Also I suspect this should keep working with future generation of Shuffle, since its normal USB based. And possibly other devices like Treo 650, Tungsten E etc which can be charged from its USB port.In short this is perfect and elegant solution to recharge battery on the go for your mobile device and almost certainly future proof.
IOGear USB to 1-Port Serial RS-232 Adapter is easy to use. Instulation was simple, if you can follow instructions the adapter can be in use in a few minutes.
A good quality USB extension cable @ a good price. I also chose white so you can see it. Thanks, Scot
The delivery of this item was quick. Very easy to install (and I'm a nurse, clueless to the innards of a computer), and when I turned the computer on and tucked the DVD into it, like magic, it was all there. It automatically read the DVD, just like that. I didn't have to do anything but turn on the computer and the thing worked and has worked every time. When I was researching DVD readers, I noticed a lot of people spoke of noise. Well, I don't hear anything different in my computer when the drive is running. So I would suggest this product if someone were to ask.
Heavy as lead. Slight &quot;stickiness&quot; in the zoom when changing directions at full extension, but nothing major, feels like it will work out. Nice finish, kind of retro, speckled, grainy finish, good gripping and looking. Good, very quiet focusing. Excellent sharpness, using it on a D30 digital, so can't really tell about aberrations at widest and longest, since I lose the edges with my CMOS anyway. FOR THE MONEY, I don't think you have a better choice. Of course, if you can afford it, get the Canon &quot;L.&quot; Don't think you'll be disappointed for the price.
These HDMI cables work just fine. I have a new Samsung ultra-thin HD TV, BlueRay player and DirectTv box all connected, and they perform superbly.
I just got this product in the mail today. I haven't used it yet, but it looks fine and hopefully there's nothing wrong with it.My problem is that the picture of the item displayed on the Amazon page is clearly incorrect. This is simply unacceptable. No, it's not the end of the world, but the customer has little information to go on when purchasing online. And when the little information they do have is incorrect, it destroys the client's trust.
Versatile...converts easily to a backpack, shoulder bag, or a hand carrier. Outstanding quality with attention to detail in material, craftmanship and design. Perfect size for computer and little accessories. Front pocket is expandable to accommodate lumpier items. 15.4" Dell Vostros slides nicely into the bag which has padding in all the correct spots. Sleek, slimmer profile (laptop is vertical) allows for maneuverability without feeling like I have a sideways canoe on my back every time I go through a doorway. On top of its functionality, it's actually attractive. Kudos to Targus!
I purchased this battery as a replacement/spare for an 18 month old Nokia 6085 cell phone. I think the battery is OK, but the phone has been draining the battery daily. So I charge the new battery in spare phone no longer active and rotate with the old battery daily. At least until I upgrade to new phone. Price was right, beats paying $50 + at the local shack.
everyone says that this speaker wire is a rip off but i know from a lot of use that it is the top of the line and sounds the best.
I am no techno-geek... I knew almost nothing about digital cameras before I got this. I love it. It does take a little getting used to and time to figure out how to do certain things. But I have taken great pictures and have been able to print them with great success. I highly recommend this camera!
I do not feel that this price is a good one and I do not like the tactic that you have to put it in the cart to see the price at all. If it was such a good price, it would be listed and perhaps you need it in so many carts to validate your ad - at any rate, bad business if you ask me.
I've been using this strap for nearly a year now, and I've found it to be quite exellent!The padding is far more comfortable than the OEM strap that came with my DSLR, and the nylon makes it cooler to wear in hot weather than the neoprene strap I've used on my other SLR for several years.When working on a tripod, the quick-release buckles are extremely handy, leaving only the two short sections attached to the camera, without the rest of the strap dangling, preventing accidental snags by passers-by.Finally, we come to the built-in memory case. I've begun shooting in RAW, so having quick access to additional memory cards is important to me, and the convenience of having them right at my fingertips is a big plus. And when it comes time to download the images for editing, I can just pop off the case and slip it in my pocket to take to the office, and not have to lug my whole gadget bag along with me.All in all, a five-star piece of gear, and well worth the upgrade.
I wasn't so sure about this camera because I had listened to the hype about Sony DV cameras. But let me tell you, I have never seen a mini DV camera pack such a punch for the price. Between the GL-1 and the much more expensive Xl-1, I cannot tell that much difference at all, maybe none at all. This camera captures truly stunning video. From reproducing each and every color vibrantly and crisp to the razor sharp picture quality. And I haven't even gotten to the microphone. It captures the audio very true to life. From soft whispers to loud bangs, the audio never becomes muddled or distorted. The menu buttons and function keys are all very well placed, and it takes a still photograph of a fairly decent quality, although it couldn't compete with a 2 megapixel photo camera. It has many different video modes,including toggling between Video and Frame recording, although most of the time you'll never need to take it off of automatic. Another sleek feature is how it captures video in low light. In low lighting conditions, the picture NEVER becomes the least bit grainy. I am continually impressed, and am impressing others with this camera. It is perfect for the beginner or the pro.
Perfect for helping you get in the picture or keeping the camera from getting camera shake. Only downfall is the remote needs to point at the camera to get the shot. So if you're using it to prevent camera shake/blur, it makes it a bit difficult. But if you're using it to get into the picture, it's great as you won't see a cord in your shot. Good investment.
I've had mine for about a month, and I like it very much. I visited some shops and checked out many bags, being an obsessive shopper when it comes to camera equipment. I almost bought a Lowepro, but the Samsonites have a good plastic base, so that swayed my decision. I'm always putting the bag down in a damp place, etc. The padding all around is very good -- I feel safe with this bag.I got this one instead of the next size up, because I'd rather squeeze things in and enjoy the benefits of carrying around a smaller bag. I can fit my Nikon N6006, a 3.8&quot; zoom, 5.4&quot; zoom, 6 rolls of film, cable, close-up lens diopter, battery, lens cloth, and handbook.This morning as the sun was coming up, I was out at the Audobon reserve near an estuary here in Brunswick, Maine. It was about 10 degrees F, and the layer of ice/snow was covered with a newer layer of snow. After about 2 hours and many shots, I returned home with all the gear in good shape. The bag passed the test!
I had the opportunity to extensively test both the Toshiba XA1 and the new Samsung Blu-Ray and the Toshiba machine has better image, better sound, more movies available and lower price. Blu-ray may be dead before being born. I know is too early to call but the first round goes to HD-DVD. The Samsung player is killing Blu-ray with its buggy machine, neither is helping the very inconsistent quality of the few titles available.Other that a dorky remote, the Toshiba machine is near perfect (after the firmware update). If you are tired to wait for HD recorded material, wait no more.
I bought two: first one in 2009, broken in 2011 where one side is not working. then bought the 2nd one as a replacement - it has the same problem after the first week's use.I don't use it a lot. Maybe averagely 3-4 times each week: each day when I ride my train and in office for just one or two hours each time. I was not even used it while I exercise. I'm very disappointed!
This case is made of good material and has excellent stitching but not the style I was looking for. It almost seems more like an inner liner for another camera case verses a stand alone case. Will be purchasing another style of case with more structure and protection for the camera. This case is holding my GPS and the adaptor cords. At least I could use the case for something.The information for the ship date and arrival time was not valid. Gave a tracking number which was less than helpful where the item was. The purchase was part of a birthday gift so was hoping it would arrive when stated but the package showed up five days after the delivery date stated.
Replaced Dlink's similar 120d USB adapter, and immediately had faster connection, with no dropouts. The Dlink units (I have had two of them) can't hold a candle to this. The software is easy to set up, too.
Stupid me left one in a hotel last year. This is the replacement. Without it I can't charge the 'Pod when I travel.
This is an awesome scanner. Compact, powerful, and loaded with features. Easy to use right out of the box. Scans police frequencies, too! Crisp and clear sound quality. This is my 4th scanner I've had (I'm a Fire-medic)and it's wonderful. But if you're so freaking inept that you can't function without using a computer to find your front door or if you're so nieve that you don't even know if your local PD scrambles their radio signals or if you think programming this unit is more difficult than dialing a cellphone or if you're so stuck on yourself that you can't have a miniature Nascar logo on your scanner (which, by the way, is in every picture ever produce of this unit), then this unit is NOT the one for you! (I believe they still make play-doh.) My guess is your cousin and your wife are one in the same. But if you want a quality product that you'll be happy you bought, this IS for you. Once you take it out of the box, just go to [...] and click on your state and city and you'll have all the frequencies you need. Experiment with different frequencies, as well. Enjoy!
I bought this filter along with a Tokina 35mm Macro, nikonmount. I attached it to my lens and I can say, that it's very clear. So clear, that you don't know if it is part of the lens itself. When detached and looked through, you won't even notice there is glass between your eye and the object you're looking at. So clear is this fine piece of glass.I really recommend this filter to anyone. Cheers from Suriname.AKOGAN
For those who have laptops with combo jack like the lenovo g580, and like recordingyou might be thinking of getting this, look for a better one, dont waste your money.Based on some reviews I read, some complaining about not being able to use the headphones and mic together, which is a real problem when trying to record in audacity, internal mic and headphone soundcard do a better job. another problem is that it comes apart. So get one that uses USB 3.0 and make sure its well built, and that it can record and monitor. The best ones are over $20
it was good product for the price, i was not expecting much, works like a charm
We love this coffee pot. I was beginning to drink less coffee since our drip maker made the coffee soooo bitter even though I cleaned it often. I remembered perculator coffee from long ago and decided to try this Presto. The coffee is smooth and tasty and not at all bitter. We checked out Kuerig coffee maker which sounds like it makes great coffee and easy but in the end, VERY expensive per cup per day. Sure you have to clean this Presto everyday but it's worth it and you can buy inexpensive coffee or any coffee of your choice and still have a great cup of coffee. Well made coffee perculator and very happy with purchase.
I purchased a Lexmark All-In-One Printer-X5150. I also have a Dell A920 printer made by Lexmark. One thing people should know about Dell printer they have modified the original Lexmark so only Dell printer cartridges fit in it. That means you would have to buy ink cartridges directly from Dell. The X5150 is a much faster printer than the Dell. The quality of the printing is about the same. I have printer color pictures without any lines what so ever. The printing is clear, bright and outstanding. I highly recommend this printer it does a fine job and the software even talks to you. Two cons for the printer 1.The cost of the print cartridges is slightly high 2. No internal modem in the printer. To fax you have to use the modem in your computer. This isn't a real problem with the software that is included with the printer. Faxing is simple and a breeze.
Great price. Good value. Only downside was cracked plastic holder/case due to lack of packing material. Would order again if needed.
I bought this camera for my wife on her birthday. She's rather technophobic, and I really needed something that would deliver the advantages of a digitalwithout being too intimidating, and at the same time still offering more options that could be utilized, if desired. I am very pleased with the Panasonic. The picture quality is excellent and the 6x zoom is great to have. The only complaints are that the screen is hard to see on a bright day (I wish it had an eye viewpiece). Also, there can be a bit of redeye with flash pictures. But that's true of most flash cameras, I think. But all in all, a very good buy.
This is a very solid router. This router supplies great signal withing 50ft. I can not tell a difference between my laptop being wired and wireless. The set up was extremely simple and fast. Great security options even for novice computer users.
The tripod is very heavy duty . it is just what was wanted. teh seller is very good too!
Garmin nuvi 360 is generally ok. Except that it can sometimes take a longer route to reach a destination for no reason.The suction cup is defective. It can't stick to the windshield at all.
I did a comparison of the Kenko SGT-20Hi with the Sony VCL-R2037, and the Kenko had the superior optics. Flare and coma were much smaller in the Kenko SGT-20Hi. Looking at Jupiter at night, the Kenko was able to resolve one of Jupiter's moons to a pixel, while with the Sony the moon appeared only sporadically. Chromatic aberration was a bit less in the Kenko. The vignetting that all the telephoto lenses have when the camcorder is in its wide angle zoom was slightly greater on the Kenko.With a Sony CCD-TR500 camcorder, some telephoto lenses have a problem of being &quot;near sighted&quot;---unable to focus beyond about 50 feet when the camera is zoomed. This problem occurs with the Sunpak CAL-1160 and Kenko SGT-20 lenses, but is not a problem with Kenko SGT-20Hi or the Sony VCL-R2037 lenses, which have enough leeway in the focus to even accommodate far-spectrum red lights.
These are among the nicest set of RCA's I have ever used in my personal vehicles. They door an excellent job of filtering out the electrical noise that modern day vehicles produce. Excellent quality and sound from these. Vey happy overall
I think you hook up a bunch of these and run wires through them. Kind of an organizing thing...I think anyway.note: the rating level i gave it doesn't mean anything as i had to put one in order to post
This is a good quality cable at a really cheap price. No comprimise that I can tell vs the $20 cables
sturdy metal body good lenstop notch quality pixmenu navigation simplemanual control access a breezeindoor manual tweaks may be fine tunedread many web reviewsvery happy with this choose
I had this camera for about a year the pitcures turn out okay not the greatest (you get alot of red eye.)The first one of these broke on me, I returned it and got another this one has lasted for almost a year and for the price you can't beat it!
big enough to fit the camera with extra lens ,with extra pocket for accessory , nicely design, great value, good material.
The Media Drive is great. I use it to store many many of my pictures and my music. My computer was on overload with the pictures. Yes, I can put them of cd but it is much easier with the Media Drive instead of having to insert a cd everytime that I want to print. Also it is not fun at all to dig through cd's. Thanks to HP and Amazon, I am a happy individual.
haven't put it through a full test yet but its worked so far. one question is it a ture widescreen? how do you get it to do it? i'm currently using zoom which leads me to another question, how do i get it to take off the thing showing me its on zoom? i have searched high and low for a player that is affordable and still has inputs. this was my pick.next day update: called customer support about the zoom thing. they claim its only for jpegs so tough if you want to watch a movie with it. its not a true widescreen, so it letter boxes. it was advertised on best buy's website as a widescreen, box and others don't really say so. i ask the cs if it is she doesn't know. i tried to convince her that if it was a widescreen, then it wouldn't letterbox a widescreen movie. went into why it letterboxes and aspect ratios but all she could say is the player is playing what the dvd tells it too. but its not too bad, it probably looses about a quarter inch on top and bottom. so its still quite a good sized picture. i was going to buy a mintek 5&quot; for 120 before i saw it play lotr at the store. it was literally about a 1 inch tall video, the rest letterboxed. so i think i might still keep it, its cheaper than the alternatives and i think i can live with it not being widescreen.a while later review: i've taken this on some road trips (approx 2500 miles) and its just amazing. i don't think i could have survived the trip without it. the included cigarrette adapter is a necessity. i don't use the battery much and thats a good thing since it doesn't last very long. i haven't watched a movie straight on battery power, but i have watched about 4-5 episodes of the simpsons on one charge, but thats about 20 minutes each with out ads and only about 1 or 2 at a time. speakers stink on this, i tried to listen to simpsons through the speaker and you can't hear anything over the noise of the roads. if you use headphones its fine.
A tight fit for my Canon Powershot SX100, I felt the velcro would have been better on the camera compartment, and the zipper on the accessory pocket. The orange version gets dirty quickly.
I used these mounts with the Energy Micro speakers, with a wall mount application and while you have to purchase 2-1/4-20 x 1-1/2"L screws to mounts the speakers to the bracket, they did what I expected them to do and gave me flexibility to adjust them how I needed. These are all plastic and not heavy duty, so I would be hesitant to use them with anything larger than the Micros.
Internal timer with no controls? No 'OFF' switch. Turn it and take pics...great. As long as you keep taking pics all is well.If you loose track of the 2 minute window..it turns off! RATS No way to extend the 2 minutes? Looking thru binocs you have no hint (is the camera on or off?)PROBLEMS:1) Internal timer-that can be fixed with a firmware download but if you extend the timer to 30 minutes..ya can't turn it off.Well you can by removing the battery cover. And that's another problem.2) plastic battery cover.A toy .Not long for this world3)no cover for memory slot or USB port or lens covers (5)4) Beeper? What beeper? I can't hear any beeper.5) Battery labels? + and - are confusing for first timeJust turned it on,took one picture..it turned off. Turn it on, take another picture,set it on the counter..it turned off??????Grrrrrrrrr
Since I purchased this as a joke gift. The viewer and price paid served its purpose. But is your really want a something to view old slides on the quick, look elsewhere. Thing thing is dollar store junk.
The unit must be right next to an antenna for it to give a rather low quality sound. I used it for talk radio, so it wasn't too bad. But then it totally crapped out after about 2 months. If you have money to throw away, then this is for you!!
If you like to walk or jog, this is the best CD player I have found. It is great!! I have enjoyed it! It's worth every penny. Remember, you get what you pay for! I searched through all of them on Amazon, this onehad the best feedback, and now I know why!
This product exceeded my expectations. In my opinion this is the best mount on the market that I have seen, hands down! It gives the flexibility of panning the TV left, right, up or down depending on where you or your guests are sitting or to avoid glare. It also allows the TV to extend from the wall a good 3 feet or better! The instructions are suspect. Download a better version from the Omnimount website. I was able to install it myself with the help of a friend. The dual arms mount on two studs and gives me that "warm fuzzy" when I mounted my 52" Sharp Aquos. You don't want to trust your $2,000 - $3,000 investment on a shabby mount. The best part is that I saved at least $250 with Amazon over Best Buy! I highly recommend for any 47" or larger TV
I purchased this lens adapter because I realized I couldn't use any filters with my camera. It screws right on the powershot lens and works perfectly when using 58mm filters. I'm really glad I got it!!
The sound is without doubt very good and will be a step up from most MP3 player's standard headphones. However the product quality leaves much to be desired, especially when one considers the Sennheiser brand stresses quality. The left earbud stopped working within a year and, as others have pointed out, the in ear fit leaves much to be desired. I find myself constantly fiddling with the buds to ensure a good fit.They are worth buying for sound quality alone, but expect to have to replace them fairly frequently. I suppose that's why they are priced as they are. Still I would expect better from a company like Sennheiser.
This is my shortest review. It works as described with no problems.
Yes, I would recommend this item. It arrived as advertised, on time, safely packaged, and I had no issues at all.I would def do business with this company again.Excellent product !! -Jim :-)
Picked one of these up as a bit of retail therapy (impressed by the price), and quickly regretted it. Read the part in the description about "supports MP3 bit rates of 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, and 256 Kbps" carefully... it skips and pops if you present it with 320kbps, and also possibly with 224kbps, which you will frequently find in a L.A.M.E. -encoded ("--preset standard") mp3.Everything else worked flawlessly on this unit, which I can't actually say about some other MP3 boomboxes I tried out... If only it could play ALL the mp3 bitrates... I'd happily pay 1.5-2x the cost for a unit that could play the MP3 CDRWs without the skipping or other problems!Unfortunately, this one will be going back, and the hunt will go on...[I'm also curious as to why Amazon felt they had to remove the name of the MP3 encoding software I use - it's a recursive acronym for 'L A M E Ain't an MP3 Encoder.' Perhaps they'll see this and leave it where it belongs this time.]
With this split-field close-up lens, you can get a sharp and magnified foreground while maintaining the background in focus. Enhance the mood by contrasting a blurred, lighter subject against a darker area. Also, by combining two Split Field filters, you can deliberately blur one or two areas of an image, in order to emphasize just one part of it.Helpful hints : Stop down the lens and observe the effect in the viewfinder.
I was having serious issues w/ my 5 year old Toshiba modem. Just got this modem today, took only a few minutes to establish it w/ Cox, my ISP. Amazing difference. Plain and simple, you need a DOCSIS 2.0 modem. This model really was plug and play, had it going in 5 minutes w/ a cox communication rep.Big time worth the $65. This is a new unit as of mid 2007, amazon is usually good about taking off obsolete electronics.Check w/ your ISP if they are capable of DOCSIS 2.0, most are in metro centers. You just do not think about something as simple as a modem, however you should.You can do a speed test at speakeasy.net
I bought this at $127 since I saw price is always fluctuating up.PROS''This headphone is amazing, it reduces a lot of noise outside, it's completely different feeling when wear this on. But when the QuietPoint is turned off, the sound quality is more like my iPod earphone - - very mediocre. So most of the time I run it on my energizer batteries. And it is costing money but worth it.CONS'But I am not happy since it has sound leakage problem, people next to you can hear what you play, especially loud music.I suggest this one to people who do a lot a travelling and who needs a quiet place for listening music.
I love these cables. And yes you can hear a difference by upgrading to a more expensive or high end cable. It is like anything you do get what you pay for. The key is that you can not hookup cables like the Monster Z3s to low end audio components and expect to hear something different from your system. When ever I read reviews and people state something like "you're wasting your money on hi end cables" I can only imagine the type of audio equipment they must have. Yes you can not hear a deference with a low end system by adding expensive cables. That would not make any sense. On the other hand if you have a pretty decent system you will hear a difference by up grading your cables. I had a two channel system with the L and R connected with Monster Z3 for the past 3 years. I did a lot of A/B with my original Monster cables and there was a notable difference in my system upgrading to the Z3.I recently purchased the matching center channel and there was no question that I would be getting the Z3 for the center channel. In home theater the center channel is king. There was no way I was going to skimp on this oh so important cable. If you have a good system it is definitely worth the $$ to get the Z3.
It's not a complicated gadget, so it would have been hard to scew it up. It works as anticipated, but the shipping cost more than the item. When I received it, the packaging and postage clearly did NOT warrant the price for shipping. Yes, I know "shipping charges" includes handling, and someone gets paid to put the item in the package, adhere the sticker, and seal the envelope. It's still ridiculous-- unless the guy who packaged it makes about $60 an hour.
I am very disappointed with this cassette player! I sent mine back as soon as I could. The least little movement--and I mean the least little movement--and the cassette tape slips, wobbles. My wife's inexpensive Casio ($..., Walgreen's) I can shake and shake without missing a beat of the tape.All I want is a cassette player (and radio) that doesn't look like a kid's toy and just plays the music I want to hear without any wobbling of the tape. Only features I want are auto stop or auto reverse. I thought this one was the answer, but it wasn't.
This is a great switch currently it connects my server,HTPC and my wireless bridge which are located in my garage. It does a great job in handling everything. Haven't had it restart or turn in off yet..Running strong..
The headset is fully functional, as stated. It is not a "hearing aid", but does really let you hear people better, when one is making or receiving important or long calls, because it allows anyone with impaired hearing - or concentration - to plug in to handsets to speak and hear hands-free. You can put the phone in your pocket or on the desk and continue to wash dishes or work on the keyboard. It only fits the 2.5 mm tiny phone plugs, which are 'standard' for cell phones too. If this headset came with an adapter for the computer size plug, you could use it for Skype, etc. Overall: Great Product. Those adapters can be bought someplace like Tiger Direct or Radio Shack.
I have the fwp900 (very similar) and it has been the best thing i think.
Yes, it's a junky little camera, one notch above a disposable. And, without a flash, even 400 ISO film doesn't do well indoors. So you really need to do just outdoor photography. BUT... this is one of the coolest toys I've bought in awhile!The instruction manual is fabulous, although some may be shocked by *ahem* a few colorful words in the text. (I'm impressed that they went out on a limb with the booklet, but this is clearly targeted for a specific, artsy audience.)But, oh!, the camera! It takes four images, one quarter-second apart, and they all appear in one frame, sort of like the opening to the Brady Bunch. And this means--ta-dah!--you can use the four sequenced images with a GIF animation program, to make a mini-movie.I wasn't expecting much from this camera, when I received it. As I said, it's truly junky quality, but.. that's okay. I'm vastly impressed with it, now that I've had a chance to play with it. It's probably not going to impress serious photographers who do the whole light meter thing, and all that. But for me (an artist, not a photographer, usually), this is a toy that gets my very highest rating!
We had one of these projectors from new and loved it for years - then the picture messed up. We bought this used one on Amazon, and we were very pleased with how quick we got it, and it works great. We have had good luck with Amazon.
This is an awesome product that is very compact. I have used it on my iPad 2 (which has a smart cover on it) and it had worked great. I have also used it on my iPhone 4 and it is able to hold it in place perfectly. It is very small and compact when closed and expands out to about any configuration you can imagine. This is a must have for iPad 2 owners.
It's not as compact as the Ipod but if that's the biggest complaint, deal with it. It's got a bunch of ways to sort your music and it's got a rechargeable battery so you never worry about buying any. You can get an adapter ...and use it in the car, and ... a charger for the car (Ipod has their adapter kit for around a "little more money"?) Great product, works well and you won't have to buy that CD changer for your car, this can take it's place. Great deal ....
I ordered this product because I needed the wall plug urgently. When the product finally arrived, after some time, the other two portions worked perfectly, however, the wall plug did not! Ugh!! When I plugged my phone up to it it sounded like I was plugging and unplugging it quickly and repeatedly. Needless to say I unplugged it, and went to a local store a bought another one.
Not sure how to rate this but went with 5 stars. The product is beautiful, really exceptionally well made and perfectly suited for a quality high end system... Can even be used for wiring inside of walls with no worries. I can't believe the quality as others have said. It is a nice shade of blue and has a thick rubbery insulated exterior surrounding a cloth sheeth that is wrapped around the two differently colored internal wires. (Look closely at the picture). The gauge is for quality installs and great for longer runs of speaker wire. Ok it's a little thicker than you'd expect but the quality of the internal copper wire is not something you're going to find at this price point. Just what I wanted, and so I bought another spool for my other daughters's system installation. I was that impressed. The picture looks different but perfectly matches how it looks upon arrival because they wrap a celophane-like material around the spool to keep it in place. Less than $60 for 100 feet and free PRIME shipping - that's a sweet deal.... Don't worry about it being too fat but make sure you buy good wire strippers. Buy it use it and look like a pro in the process.
Got it to connect my new blue-ray player with my LED TV. Didn't really bother to check the cable quality. All I know is that it works, and since it's behind my TV I don't really care what it looks like.
I bought these after not being satisfied with Sony's Mdr-As20J product; this product is much better for several reasons:- usually keeps working when you are sweating (vs. the MDR AS20J). I rarely have trouble except on a hot day once I stop running whereby sweat builds up in the ear around the earbud.- fits nicely. There is a slight bit of movement in the arm that stablizes the ear phone whereby you can move it and allow it to fit a bit more snugly. I do a lot of trail running, and these stay in quite well.- the wire is a bit thicker, so it doesn't get tangled as bad as other headphones with very thin wires.- The cord length is about the right length... shorter/better than MDR AS20J- The size of the ear bud piece works well for me - average/medium sized.
This is a great product for the price, its a little easier on your pocket than what u pay for in stores.. its the original, which makes a big difference in performance.
Had tried the Sony brand head cleaner previously on my JVC camcorder, but still had problems. After using the JVC Cleaning Cassette I just purchased, it cleared up the problems with dirty heads after just 1 use!
This pouch is nifty and a real cute size. I'm glad I purchased it!
it is good quality wire. works fine no issues just ran about 20 feet of it. the only reason its not a 5 star is because it doesn't separate very easily. I had to cut it at the ends to separate it.
I really needed this device. How often do you have one "audio out" and need to channel it "audio in" to two devices. In my case I use wireless headphones in one room and speakers connected through an A/V receiver in another room. Now I can have sound in both places. It is flexible so you can connect unweildy audio connections. Great!
The headset part is too tight, and uncomfortable after more than 45 minutes. Sound was good, though, but not enough to make it worth it.
I never write reviews, but after reading all the hate on this one and seein the ratings, i really have to say somthing... if you read the reviews and look at the ratings from all these people, you would be very mislead... seriously, i mean all these one stars??? its almost like you people have never used this or have a personal beef with it... some of them even resorted to name calling :) thats just funny (its like they are ipod whipped or something)... Anyways, i bought one and love it... a bunch of my friends who got a chance to see it went ahead and ordered one as well cause they liked it... Its an awesome device... unless your whole library is from itunes, then your kinda screwed (the main reason why i never jumped on that wagon... why did apple make music sharing such a pain?)... anyways, for what its worth, id say 90 percent of these reviews are dishonest just by their choice of words... its a good buy
Bought this lens as a gift for grandson. He enjoys taking action pictures of Bmx riders. Loves the effects this lens creates. Only problem was the initial installation was a little difficult but once figured out works great!
Very nice. Screen protector went on easy. Awesome price.Feels thick enough to help protect if you drop your iPod.Jog Wheel works good thru skin.I had a hard plastic case that I hated. This will alsonot let it slip off your desk. But you'll still probablyneed to remove the skin for any docks.(They need to make docks wider so you can leave your skin on.)
I purchased two of these RAM sets: the first caused an immediate beep-of-death on my Mac. Amazon replaced it without question. The second worked *just long enough* for the replacement interval to lapse, then it, too, started causing intermittent crashes and death beeps. Unfortunately, by the time I found out that the second set was bad, it was too late to replace it.Kingston is usually a pretty good brand, but it seems like the quality control process for this product needs work.
Pioneer is truly an excellent company. And that reflects no more then in their Plasma televisions. While all Plasma T.V.'s are stuning, you wont notice a difference in quality until age settles in. While all plasma's look great out of the box, the pioneer will truly come into it's own in the following years. The cheaper Plasma brands such as VIZIO, AKAI, SAMSOUNG, and others wont maintain a quality picture past about 3-7 years, depending on how often it is used. 3 years if used as an every day regular T.V. watched about 6 hours a day. 7 if only used to watch movies or 2-3 hours of T.V. per day.Pioneer on the other hand, as well as other "High End" brands will last well over 10 years, even while being watched 6 hours a day, and still keep outstanding picture quality. I know this for a fact because my Grandparents Bought a Pioneer plasma in 1997 and it still looks just as good as it did when they first got it. My uncle on the other hand got a VIZIO in 2000, and had to replace it in 2004 because the picture was so bad.That is where the difference is. Not just how good the quality is, but how long the quality will last.
Needed a cheap cable to charge / reset my sister-in-law's iPod Touch.Upon opening the box I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the cable and USB connector. The proprietary iPod connector isn't quite as rock solid but, short of chewing on it or hitting it with a blunt object, it's unlikely to fall apart on its own.The iPod end fits snugly and securely, with the iPod recognised properly by the PC and iTunes. Charges up the Touch nicely (unlike a cheap iPod charger I bought elsewhere, which fails in its sole purpose - what is it for then!?).Oh, and I paid the extra to get this from Amazon, not some shady 3rd party seller. It arrived faster than expected, which was nice.
We needed an MP 3 player that did not have internet access for our son, a sort of retro-request as everyone was advertising wi-fi capabilities in new products. We found this player which is exactly what he needed. He was able to download all his music quickly, to his liking. And the seller was fabulous -- he had his MP3 player a day or two after we ordered it and they have provided excellent follow up service.
I have owned this speaker for 6 years, I have to say, the quality is still the same, Logitech Z5500 ROCKS, the subwoofer is a monster, believe me or not, I've never tried this speaker at +11 maximum level because I do afraid my windows won't be in place! its bass sounds tight and cool, not like the cheap one. For movie, the real surround sound give you real movie experience, this speaker hooks up to my PC, my PS3 and I can switch input channels.I rarely leave a review for an electronic device but today I think I have to write something.Keep it up Logitech! I will definitely choose Z5500 if I have to buy a new or extra speaker in the future!
I've just taken the first 133 pictures. They are all great! The flash is incredible for such a small camera. The picture quality is real good, even when zooming in on my computer display screen. I am really impressed with the color and light balance in the interior pictures I took, which usually challenge many 35mm automatic cameras. Outdoor pictures are not usually a problem with any. I bought a 512 MB SanDisk memory card. I took the 141 pictures on the first set of AA batteries. So I am going to get some rechargeable ones. The nice part about AA, is that if I am out somewhere, and need some working batteries fast, I can just buy them. Otherwise, recharge is cheap. I've got $214.94 in the camera plus $44.99 for the extra memory card ($265 total, including shipping). The camera comes with a USB cord to instantly download picture to the internet. It also comes with an A/V cord, so you can just show the pictures directly from your camera to a TV. This is a great feature when you are on vacation, and want to look at full size pictures before returning home to your computer. The camera screen is 2", and does fine. I had no trouble holding the camera still enough to get excellent pictures. And it is small enough to fit in my jeans pocket - although I wouldn't want it there all the time. Add a small $5 gadget bag to put the cords, extra batteries, charger, and camera in - you're ready to go! BTW, this is my second digital camera.
I am ok with the product. The only thing I am not happy with it is that it plays the &quot;old&quot; messages every time after you hear the &quot;new&quot; messages. I only want to hear the &quot;new&quot; messages.
DOES WHAT IT'S SUPPOSE WITH LITTLE 2 NO TROUBLE, I LIKE IT ESPECIALLY 4 THE COST
It is a JUNK...I am saying this is a JUNK..Yes, It is a JUNK..It is noisy... because of bad shielding..It looks good.. but JUNK..
Not much to review. Fits like good but not great. Won't fall off which is most important. Glad I purchased it.
I was looking for a remote and was thinking about a control 4. I came across this remote and thought I would take a chance. It does take time and patience to set up and the intructions are not at all helpful. I had to call tech support and they did a great job setting up the remote. Once I figured out how the whole thing works I was able to tweak the system to my needs. My wife and 6 year old son are able to use the remote with ease. Just don't get frustriated with it just call tech support and let them set it up for you.
The case furnished with the voice recorder is so tight that it keeps buttons pressed. This results in the device staying on and running down the batteries. After a few uses, I put it away (without the case). When I took it out to use it again, all stored recordings played back s l o w, even when the voice recorder was set to fast. The sound quality also took a deep dive. It's now on its way to the electronic scrap pile.The menu driven system is NOT intuitive. You can't operate the thing without having its manual handy. Then, when you go to "RCA" for support, its nonexistant.Don't buy one.
Attention!! -- ALL USB drves are NTFS file format! You will NOT be able to write to your USB drive without reformatting it ... UGH! who wants to do that?Also -- tried it with the Western Digitial My Book Premium II -- RAID 0 drive... thought I had a cool network back-up system... Didn't recoginize the drive.. didn't work.I'm returning this for credit... waste of time!
I was looking, on Amazon, for a boombox that I could hook up to my mp3. I wanted something with good sound quality, so I could play tracks in public to sing to. This is just the thing! This product has many poor ratings because the satellite radio insert is no longer available. However, I didn't want it for the satellite radio. The sound quality is beautiful, with lots of bass, and I'm more than pleased for the product I received. I'm also delighted with the low price I paid for a high quality piece of equipment.
I am giving this little player five stars because of its value to cost ratio. This unit 1) Supports ALL MP formats plus WMA and WAV 2) Has multiple equalizer settings (seven band) 3) Has multiple playback modes 4) Can serve as a voice recorder 5) Has visual picture menu 6) Has ID3 tagging (which displays as the song is being played) 7) Displays song lyrics if the LRC file is downloaded. Plus other features - all for $16. The first thing that you need to do when you receive this player is throw away the "ear bud" headphones - they are worthless. With a nice pair of bass/digital headphones, this unit has a startling beautiful sound. The volume is adequate, but not exceptional loud. That's probably because if the amplification was louder, you would have to put a new battery in every thirty minutes. Plus, they probably do not want to get sued for damaging your hearing. If you want it loud, plug it into a set of powered computer speakers - yes, that works. I'm already happy with this thing. If it lasts for a year, I'll be REALLY happy. Check out the other colors that this player comes in. The red one is very attractive.
I recently sold my visor prism (at a loss!!) in favor of the visor edge. I have been a fan of Handspring for quite sometime, as I feel they are a better company to deal with than Palm and they make a better, more ingenuitive product.About a week after I recieved my edge, I could not have been happier. It was small, quick, just about perfect. I didn't even miss the color of the prism, because I was overwhelmed with the creativity behind the edge. All was going extremely well...until just like &quot;an electronics fan,&quot; my touch screen stopped working (it would just pull down the menu...)That really marred my view of the edge. Because I am so enamored with Handspring, and because their customer service department is incredible (they are rushing me a new edge as I write this--before I sent out the old one!) I will stick this defect out as long as possible. However, I realize that most people are not as patient as I am, and thus I would not recommend the edge to anyone who cannot live without an edge for a few days unless they buy it from a brick-and-mortar retailer where they can get a new one right away.To close, I will say that with the exception of this defect, this is the best handheld on the market, and everything when it is new has bugs that need to get worked out.
I don't know why people are saying the angle on the lsd screen is hard to read, I can read mine fine. At first I thought that this had bad volume control, but i wasn't recording right.You have to record at the highest volume both on the player and the mp3 or cd player, then you get great volume! overall this is a great player, its small, good bass and good battery life. I've had mine for a few months and I only had to change the battiers twice.
I bought this product for my backup desktop in the basement. It didn't work with the included utility but worked fine when I let the Windows network utility do its thing. I also use it for my laptop. It's more convenient than my wireless PC card; installation was quick and it worked immediately.
This would get 5 stars except for one thing - the free motor drive that is promised way down at the bottom of the product description (keep going past the warranty info also) does not actually come with this telescope. After mine showed up without a motor, I called Celestron and was told that this scope does not come with the motor, although it can be purchased separately.Celestron AstroMaster Motor Drive. But the ad says it comes with it for free! Luckily Amazon was great about admitting the error and they are sending me the motor drive for free. But it cost me 45 minutes on the phone and a few more days to wait for the motor to show up, so that's why only 3 stars. Make sure you get your free motor! or they may edit the ad to correctly omit that it comes with one in which case you'll just have to buy one if you want one). I'll try to remember to add to this review after I actually get to use the scope.
I got this to improve our aging system, We love, love it, I am a 72 yr old female and was amazed at how easy it was to set up, Got both this RX 397 receiver and the Yamaha CDC-697 Compact Disc Automatic Changer. Took me longer to take apart the old stuff then to set up this new one. We can not believe how wonderful the sound is, have it hooked up to 8 speakers and the sound is so clear and pure.
The sound quality is great when these headphones are properly seated. I can't get them to stay in place and I think it's because the top portion is a little too big for my head. Might be perfect if my head was a little bigger. Excellent sound quality for lightweight headphones!
I was hesitant with this camera. The indoor pictures aren't the best, but they'll do. During a recent trip to Arizona, I got the chance to appreciate this camera. But if you want a fast-shooting, panoramic kind of camera, you'd be better buying a camera from Sony, Nikon, or Canon.
almost any HGTV looks good....until something goes wrong. Mine is less than two years old, and the only color on the screen is now green....no red, no blue, etc. Panasonic referred me to a local "certified repair shop" so far, that has cost me $205, and the repair lasted less than one hour. They are coming back to try again. Note the only thing Panasonic will pay for after one year is a picture tube...and so far, that isn't the problem as DVDs work well and the color is good.
Love this flash! Very easy to use and does a great job even with my wide angle lens. Highly recommend it!.
Encouraged by a raving Bryan Peterson I decided to get myself a 250D close-up lens. It probably delivers - I was just expecting more out of it.THE GOOD: very well made (before you say "one metal ring and two glass elements, what could go wrong" - I can give you an endless list of needlessly shoddy built cheap accessories). It's also easy to use and it comes in a container similar to some that you put filters in (the screw model), but it doesn't open as easily. Which is good since I usually find my filters at the bottom of my bag and the container open, unlike the container this lens comes in. Distortion and sharpness remain well defined - the optical quality of this design is without complaints from me.THE BAD: it enlarges the images, but not by a tremendous amount. I'd say about 1.5x. That allows you to get closer than without it but not as close as I'd want to. Obviously a macro lens will do better.BUT: unlike a macro lens, this doesn't break the bank, and doesn't take up significant space or weight in your bag either. If like me you have a "daily" camera bag this is a great addition. If you're a hiker who wants great shots of flowers, consider bringing a "real" macro lens. And if you cannot afford that, consider a reverser ring and a cheap 35mm or 50mm (used, manual focus) that goes with it instead.
For the price it is a nice little camera, and that is what I was needing; a nice simple cam for my little girls computer...so, good cam, good price...
I own the Logitech Pc wireless Music System and have been very happy with that... it's about $60 or so on Amazon these days. It allows your stereo to serve as an external computer speaker -- so basically you can transmit sound from your computer to the stereo.I bought this because it provides the added functionality of being able to use a remote (included) at your stereo to select songs/albums etc almost like looking at an iPod. I set it up in about 10 minutes, downloaded software updates, etc and had music running.It uses a Bluetooth signal to transmit (instead of your computer's wireless network) and that signal seems subject to interference. Every few minutes, there's a 1 second or less gap in the sound that begins to really grate on your nerves after listening for a while. The included documentation and online forums recommend changing placement of the transmitter etc which I tried but to no avail.And frankly, technology has evolved to the point where we should be able to plug and listen without a lot of fiddling around to get something to work. I also found accessing internet radio stations, while possible, not easy, and half the time I get an error message saying that the receive cannot find the station.Logitech seems to be focusing on their new Squeezebox and my sense is that this is marked down because they're moving on to better things. You should, too. I'm returning mine to Amazon.
I have used Nikon speedlights for years, but they are not fully compatible with the digital SLR's. I decided on this model over the more expensive versions for two reasons. Size and price. The built in flash on the D80 handles most situations, and the SB400 gives you that extra boost for groups or distance shots. If you shoot large groups, then you might consider a more powerful flash, but if you want portability combined with decent power, this is the flash to buy. You have TTL and bounce capability, but lack the other fancy buttons. Again, the compact nature of this flash, gives you a low profile, versatile flash that will probably meet most needs for a lot less money.
Short cord use for shirt pocket is nice. Weight of the connector on using the long cord is not good.Sound is better than ipod original, but could be better.External noise is blocked out well.Nice fit and adjustable sizes. Reasonable value for the money.
DWL-P200 is really intended for use with products that dont have POE ability. It is not intended to power a POE compliant Device. Basic configuration of the DWL-P200 is straight forward and easy. It is a nice way to power a 12v or 5 volt network device in a location that doesnt have any wall outlet power (attic or basement).simply, plug the base module into the network and plug in the powersupply to the wall.run and connect a CAT5 cable between the base and terminal module ..on the terminal unit select the approprate voltage via switch (5/12 vdc)plug the dc power cable from the terminal module to your network deviceconnect a network cable from the terminal module to your network deviceBINGO! Done!
I bought the RCA ANT1251 for one reason: it offers higher gain (55db) than any other low-priced amplified antenna I could find.My previous antenna is an old amplified Magnavox that delivers up to 22db gain, and in my part of rural Northwest Montana, that was good for exactly one digital VHF station from 12 miles away. This antenna, on the other hand, is capable of bringing in two additional digital channels, both of which seem to be at least 40 miles distant. So on that note alone, I did get my money's worth.The design does leave some things to be desired. As another reviewer noted, the dipoles (used for VHF reception, i.e. channels 2-13) are pretty stiff, so you need to use both hands and a bit of caution to move them around. The bigger problem is the UHF loop (channels 14-69). Contrary to the product description, the loop does NOT pivot. You have to rotate the entire unit to orient it with your station's transmitter, and when the dipoles are extended, this can result in a bit of a tangle with surrounding walls, curtains, and whatnot.But on the other hand, it is compact (slightly smaller than my previous model) and I appreciate that there are separate gain controls for VHF and UHF.So, this is a fine indoor amplified antenna, especially for the price. It's not going to get you the kind of reception that an outdoor mount can deliver, but it's also not going to cost you nearly as much or require installation.
I bought these after a very satisfying purchase of Philips model HS500 so I'd have a 2nd set of one of the best headphones I've ever owned, with some improvements as implied by the next higher model number. Unfortunately the sound quality was not even close. These sound very average. Very much like most headphones that get included with a cd/mp3 player. Kind of tinny and totally lacking adequate sensitivity. In build there is a slight improvement. The pull relief system includes a reflective cloth cover over the cord, further strengthening a good idea. These got returned.
After extensive research, I decided to purchase 3 HT-65 center channel speakers to use as L/R/C (I already had 2 Klipsh B3's for L/R and 2 Klipsh B1's for Surround L/R and 2 12" subwoofers.) My system is now configured with my B3's about 6' L/R of center (Speaker set A/stereo and main in 5.1) and the HT-65's about 3' L/R of center (Speaker set B/stereo, but not part of 5.1). I run speaker sets A & B in stereo mode. Because they are much newer, the HT-65's are a bit more bright and crisp than the B3's, but not at all "tinny". The sound is exceptional, with very accurate, detailed highs, midrange and bass in stereo A, B or AB modes. In 5.1 the HT-65 center fully fills the large 12' spread between my B3's (but they do not overwhelm the L/R). Obviously I have an exceptionally wide soundstage. Because of their design, the HT-65's must sit horizonally (about 22" wide) so you need sufficient room to use them the way I have in my 14' wide, floor to ceiling home entertainment "wall". Because of their high efficiency, all speakers are easily driven by my Pioneer D509s 5.1 receiver (100 watts/channel). Your wife will like them too because of their striking, low-profile appearance
Yes, it is a great buy, only depending who you are.This camera is perfect for someone who doesn't want to do anything, just take the picture. It has many settings for many different situations: from indoor parties to hikes with cluody skies.The only bad thing I found is the weight. It's very compact, but you feel you have it in your pocket (the leica lenses inside are quite heavy). That happens because you have an amazing 10X zoom.Picture quality is beautiful. Colors in pictures are almost better than real (kinda scary...). Very fast processor, good battery life. Screen is very big.Great buy!
I've owned the MC-1 since it was first introduced last year. I've struggled through mutiple software revisions -- each time hoping that the unit would be less &quot;fragile&quot; and tedious to use. Alas, one new problem after another keeps popping up.- I've had to &quot;restore factory defaults&quot; and start over loading my 3,000 track CD collection, not once, not twice, but THREE times. The last time, I had to send it back to OpenGlobe (Compaq doesn't have a clue about these units) and they still couldn't fix it without wiping the harddrive and making me start over.- I have to &quot;reboot&quot; my unit at least three times a week -- it hangs for various unknown reasons- The new &quot;Media Manager&quot; software for downloading music from your PC to the MC-1 is very slow and VERY buggy.Bottom line: I suspect that OpenGlobe is under intense pressure to get the software written for their various OEM partners like Compaq, Kenwood, and others. They don't adequately test them -- from what I understand there is NO beta test period... just some internal testing (which must not be very exhaustive or they would have surely found all the problems that customers have found) and then they ship it to their OEMs.It's a very cool concept and if it was reliable, it would be a killer product. But alas, these guys just can't seem to turn out a stable product.
Excellent product. Performed flawlessly and solved problems with having 3 different HD video inputs for Big Screen TV and 3 different optical audio inputs for surround sound receiver/tuner(6 speaker system). Excellent solution for Home Entertainment venues. Forever Grateful!!!!
excelent product, best 500$ spent in car audio fast menu, ipod cable awesome fast as hell changing from one song to another, video quality and sound quality amazing mind blowing.... the EQ is impressive and the touchscreen is very sensible.i have pretty nice sound system in my car 1 4ch amp 1 2ch amp kenwood components and alpine subs i had a p8mp from pioneer and this panasonic is much better in sound quality
I bought this item with great expectations but was disappointed enough to return it today. One big caveat on performance however, I am running an older 800 single processor Mac G4, which, although I use it in a professional graphics capacity every day (Photoshop), is a bit pokey by todays standards. After downloading Tiger 10.4.6 which is required for the tooldail app. I got the thing going. This is what I found 1) Evan after setting all the Tooldial prefs to the fastest speed I got slow and jerky navigation w/ the nav ring... Overshooting the area I wanted to see because of a delayed response. Also, to pan upwards on the page requires reaching over the top of this 2 inch tall device to press (with a firm pressure), on the far side of the ring, which requires a repositioning of the entire hand. Poor ergonomiics in my opinion, seems like they went for a sexy look/concept instead. 2) An Ipod type dialing motion is fine on an Ipod, but on this device took many rapid circles on top of the tooldial to effect much change in Brush size etc. and seemed much less sensitive and intuitive than a rub strip on a music synthisizer or a waacom pressure pad. 3) The trigger points funtion, but require surprisingly heavy pressure to operate, at least 6 to 7 times the pressure of a mouse click. This kind of treatment 8 Hours a day would send my aging wrists to the glue factory within a week.... There may be a device out there that will someday "revolutionize my workflow", but this isnt it, Back it goes....
This is the first MP3 player I've ever owned, and since I've had it for over 6 months now I feel I can offer an experienced, objective opinion of the device.I decided to purchase the iAudio U2 after much research, based largely on CNET's stellar review as well as its feature set, size, weight, and price (I paid $170 last summer, which was a good price at the time). I have the 1GB model.I use it mainly for listening to audio books in the car during my daily commute. I also sometimes listen to music I've ripped from my CD collection. I use a tape adapter in my car stereo, which plugs into the headphone jack of the iAudio U2. It works nicely, and the sound quality is surprisingly good.Here are the pros and cons based on my experience:PROS- Nice and small and lightweight. You can pop it into a shirt pocket and almost forget it's there. I recommend you use the provided case, which will help protect it if it ever falls out of your pocket (as mine has).- FM radio tuning, including the ability to record from the radio signal.- Line-in recording, which I find especially useful for ripping audio books that come on tape instead of CD (you plug the line-in jack of the iAudio into your stereo's headphone jack, set the iAudio to record, and start playing the tape. I've done it dozens of times and it works quite well.)- Lots of settings to control the audio quality (equalizer presets), playback mode (shuffle, repeat, etc.), bookmarks, and other features.- Firmware is upgradeable (more about that later).CONS- Memory is not removable, and thus is not upgradable. In other words, you're stuck with 1GB forever (which holds around 250 songs, or around 15 hours of audio book, depending on the bit rate you use). Still, for me that's plenty of content for my purposes.- Battery is not removable, which is a bone-headed design choice. It would be nice to have a back-up battery you could pop in whenever you want, especially when you know you'll be without the ability to charge for a long time (such as on vacation or during a long drive, etc.)- The only way to charge the battery is by plugging it into your computer's USB port, and even then it takes a special adapter to do it, so you couldn't charge it "on the fly" at a friend's computer unless you happen to carry the USB adaptor with you wherever you go.- Battery life is about half of that advertised (they say 20 hours, I get closer to 10-12 hours). It all depends on how often you're manipulating the controls, and how long you have the screen backlight set to come on. I suppose if you just leave it alone and let it play nonstop it might go for 20 hours on a single charge, but who does that, right?- Firmware is fairly buggy, and I've had to upgrade it twice in 6 months to fix problems. It seems to work well for a few months, and then slowly but surely the firmware just starts acting weird or certain features stop working. That said, upgrading the firmware is a breeze and so far has remedied the problems I've encountered.- Joystick control can be a little touchy and tricky to operate.Overall I'm very happy with my purchase, and I've gotten a lot of use out of this little gizmo. My girlfriend has a Rio flash player she wears while jogging, and as soon as she saw my iAudio she immediately said "I want one!" So unless you're an true audiophile with extreme and/or heavy-duty MP3 player needs, this flash player will fit the bill nicely.
I got the ink and it was exactly what I thought it would be and the price was great. It works well and I couldn't be more satisfied
I have spent quite some time looking for a new receiver, but in the end i came back to Yamaha (my old receiver was also a Yamaha but i gave my whole audio setup to my sibling when i was moving).Sound is just great. When you pair them with good speakers you can start listening to music in a completely new way.Build quality is outstanding.What this receiver is "missing" is hdmi connector(s) (switch). However, it can handle your HDTV signals trough component connectors (as it is stated in product description).This is what i have connected to it:-2 DVD players (one with optical and one with coaxial audio cable)-Cable TV-audio from computerWorks like a charm. Highly recommended.
I really appreciate other people taking time to review items - Thank you so much! It helped me to set expectations for my purchase. That being said, this is exactly as promised, in fact I was impressed that I could get the volume louder than I thought I would be able to.There are nothing in the way of directions, and so you've just got to figure it out - not too hard! And they are cheaply made, which is not unexpected given the price - so don't expect them to be hearty - but if you are going to keep them say in one place and not travel with them, I think they are perfect.Good luck. MR
This is the whole unit needed to mount the garmin nuvi 200. Works perfectly. Just used it over a 2300 mile road trip. Holds up perfectly.
can I buy one more pair and use the all 4 radios at one chanel?/?
I really like this ball head. I have used several mechanical type over the years but this is the first hydrostatic. I wanted a Markins or Arca Swiss but I just couldn't see spending that much more money for one of those brands. A friend of mine bought one of these first and he was in love so I bought one as well. It does feel a little "grainy" when you move it but overall it's still better than the others I've had.
Although lower cost substitute ink cartridges are sold all over the web, and on this site as well, the few bucks you might save aren't worth the all-too genuine risks of replacing with generic &quot;no-name&quot; ink tanks. I've heard (but wouldn't wish to try it, frankly) that generic inks fade faster when exposed to daylight, could clog the print-head spray nozzles, don't spread properly on top-quality paper, and simply can't compare with the uniquely formulated dyes that have been specially researched for your printer and its matching photo papers. The one exception might be if you use a black-ink-only inkjet [hard to imagine anyone could screw up black ink]. I concur that printer manufacturers use that old hoary &quot;razor trick&quot; (give away the razor, profit on the blades), but with Canon's individual ink tanks -- where you replace only those tanks that run dry, you aren't out a lot. My Canon photo printer uses an array of six ink tank colors. Of these six tanks (all available on this site), 'photo cyan' and 'photo magenta' seem to be used up 2 to 3 times faster than 'black'. In other words, rather than replacing an entire set of six ink tanks, you can replace just those tanks that run empty the soonest -- thus not having to toss out a 3-ink tank [as used by HP] where 2 of the 3 remaining inks still are far from used up. Just a word of caution here - make certain that every cartridge you order from Amazon clearly states its eligibility for SuperSaver shipping. If you have to add shipping charges to this low-cost item, you could end up paying more than you would have at the local office supply store.
This unit records video straight to mini-DVD disks. You can plug the unit into a TV and play back, you can play back on the LCD, you can finalize the disk and put it into a standard DVD player, or a computer DVD drive. The unit comes with software to install on your PC that you can then use to edit the video clips, then re-burn to a new DVD if you have a DVD burner on your PC. The Zoom function on this unit it so powerful it's absurd. It has a standard 40X optical zoom that is more than enough. On top of that it has a digital zoom that you can program for 80X or a totally insane 2000X. I can zoom in on a single letter of a word, in a small print book, from 50ft away, and then the letter disappears and turns to pixels.It has a "widescreen" setting in the video options, and the manual does not say that this model records in widescreen, but it does! It also has a really cool nightshot feature that uses Infrared Radiation so you can film in total darkness. The sound quality of this unit is what most impressed me. Very clear, and it has a dolby 5.1 surround converter. It weighs less than 1 pound, and the battery lasts for 90 recording minutes on a full charge.
I bought the 30-gig iPod with video after my old one (2002 model, 10-gig) stopped working with iTunes. I was looking forward to the color screen, video capability and extra games. I went with the 30-gig instead of the 60 because I never came close to filling the 10-gig iPod, so I don't see needing that much capacity.It's a slick little product. As compact as the original iPod models were, they seem like bricks compared to this latest version. The flat dimensions made it very easy to slide it into a shirt pocket and barely notice it's there. The screen resolution is very sharp, and while small at 2.5 inches, it's more than large enough for on-the-go viewing.Playback for both audio and video is excellent. Photo display and browsing is fine, but not particularly flexible as far as adding and removing photos. Syncing with iTunes on Windows is seamless, and enabling it as a portable storage disk is just as easy (useful for transferring large files from one computer to the other, and for using the Notes feature to put readable text files onto the iPod).The trademark earbuds work wonderfully. Don't listen to the bogus complaints about them -- those come from insufferable audiophiles who aren't satisfied unless they can brag about the $100 they spend on their faux-precision headphones. One improvement in the earbuds design: a sliding lanyard that joins the left and right wires and cuts down on the tangle factor.Battery life seems alright, although I haven't put it through its paces yet. Video playback definitely sucks up more power than songs do, so don't expect the battery to last all day if you watch a bunch of videos.The latest iPod firmware (1.1) has a bunch of improvements over previous versions. The options for customizing the main menu are appreciated, even if limited. I like the ability to constantly display the time onscreen, as I often use the iPod as a timepiece. The new behavior for the Hold button is genius: the iPod comes out of Sleep mode, and backlights, as soon as you slide the switch to the "On" position. The On-The-Go Playlists is a neat feature, especially the option to save those newly-created playlists.My only complaints: The navigation and other onscreen actions move slowly and jerkily during song playback. This includes scrolling through a very long song list (noticably slow), playing games, etc. It's a siginificant flaw that hopefully will be addressed in the next firmware update. Also, while there's the option of adding lyrics to song files, there's no way to have those lyrics scroll in time to the song, which would be nice.There's a reason why Apple leads the portable media player market, and it's demonstrated it again with this latest iPod.
Its very nice, very compact too, I love the size and the mobility since is very small and fits in my backpack with no problem I use it hard, I am taking online classes and go to college everyday, the wireless is great. The only downfall the speakers suck. Bad sound system so I carry my headphones.Everything else is perfect.
Although it didn't work for me, it may work for you. Read on...I bought this to use on my HP Omnibook 6000, on which I had installed a Mepis/Debian distribution. Puppy recognized the card, but I could not get it to run, in spite of many attempts and much help from others. I loaned it to two others to try on their machines, and they did not have a problem getting it to go. This may work on some computers, but not others. As with all peripherals, some don't work with a particular combination of distro and computer. I later got a Linksys that works just fine. Many of these PCMCIA wifi cards have broadcom chips, but not all are the same. Join a Linux group. They are quite helpful.
TDK is awesome. I've tried other DVDs and nothing compares to them, especially for the price! I use them to burn PS2 back up games and they work great. Some DVDs stop working after a month in my PS2 but these have never let me down!
received in great condition, husband installed it and it works great no complaints from husband.
Easy to set up and use. The connections are sturdy and transmit well this was a good addition to my system to expand it.
The main reason I purchased this card is because it's overclocked from the factory and hence should be reliable. Well, I thought wrong.The memory cannot run at 1.6GHz. Polygon artifacts are all over the place in games that are 3D intensive. Odd polygons stretching into infinite space, blocking your entire view on screen, or just simply missing.The only way to remedy the problem is to underclock the memory. Different people have different results. But I had to turn mine down to 490 MHz from 800 Mhz (down to 980 MHz from 1600 MHz). Which is hugely disappointing considering the reason why I bought the card in the first place.
So far, this bag is exactly what I expected. It is very stiff and not overly comfortable, but is has not been used much so far. I am hoping it softens up a bit and will not feel so rigid in the straps. This will be a good day pack for my family and has plenty of room for our gear. I have not had any problems with lenses moving around or anything being loose in the bag. As I get more gear for my camera I will probably upgrade to something nicer, but for now this bag is perfect!
Great for a stocking stuffer for baby's grandparents. Very simple straight forward. Does what it's supposed to do, it shows 60 pictures of whatever you want to load.Pro:- good price- 60 pic internal memory- straight forward easy to use- mini USB connection to PC or MACCon:- interface for uploading pics could use work. It's not a simple drag and drop and clicking into folders containing your pictures can take a very long time if you have thousands of pics in one folder. I understand that it must be formatted in BMP and the resolution constraints are built into the upload to the device, but at least have a more intuitive interface for sifting through photos on your computer.
Can the best get better. Yes. When Apple released the original ipod it was everything a music lover wanted. Sure it was slighty larger than most players but the benefits were great. Large screen, options on storage, fasionable design, and more. Now Apple has unleased the mini and it takes care of the size problem. Apple is unique in that all it's poducts sync together. You can have your ipod, Apple computer, itunes, and then go to the istore for music. The best parts about the player are the sleek design and room for expansion. Apple provides updates for the MP3 software on the ipod and the mini will also come with this benefit. Apple suceeds in an original way, again.
I purchased this because I wanted to be able to watch some of the Sunday football games, but wanted to take a break from cable to save money and because of access to things like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, etc. I have to say I was blown away when I hooked this antenna up. I get 12 channels total and watch the Sunday games in HD with no problem. I did check online to make sure I was within a reasonable broadcast range of my local stations and would recommend doing the same if you are considering getting an antenna.
First off. This is my first Digital Camera. 2nd off, since I'm not very old, it's my first good camera (all the others were disposable Kodaks from CVS, heh). I am completely satisfied with this camera. It does everything and anything I ever wanted a camera to do. So many different settings to change to get the exact right picture you want, if you are not satisfied with the first one. After reading many of the reviews on this camera, I find that many are having problems saving their customized default settings, and turning off the camera, only to turn it back on and have to "RESET" everything. Key word being "RESET". The way to fix this and not having to keep "RESETTING" your customized defaults is as easy as 2 steps:1. Turn on Camera.2. Push the Menu button, move to Mode Menu (>), scroll downto Setup, and change the All "RESET" setting from its default of On, to "OFF".Simple enough.Other than that, this camera Owns, and this is one satisfied customer.
Best thing about this adapter: it has the efficient, *normal* design which most other adapters have! As opposed to the default adapter that Apple laptops come with - the awkward square block that plugs directly into the outlet instead of allowing a second cable to run out of it and plug in. The default "block" adapter is the stupidest idea Apple ever came up with. You just can't plug in the block itself directly and expect it to work; it's heavy and doesn't balance well when plugged in horizontally, and when plugged in vertically it hangs awkwardly at an angle and loses connection altogether, if it doesn't fall flat on its... face. You have to fiddle with it to reach a balance point for it to connect. Sure, they give you a cable to connect in place of the prongs and extend to the outlet - nice try - but that cable has 3 prongs, which renders it useless for any 2-hole outlet. Also, the block-to-cable connection is weak and burns out quickly - that's an electrical fire just waiting to happen.In contrast, THIS normal adapter finally gives you the right design - cable, block, cable, so that what you plug into the wall is a *cable* with 2 prongs that stays securely in place and plugs into any outlet. As it should.Definitely worth the money. Default adapter might be unique and pretty in its design, sure, but when that encroaches upon efficiency and security, it is NOT worth it.
Just to clarify a previous review, this device is compatible with Napster2Go. I have Napster2Go and it recognized my t9 immediately and works impecably well. The processors is a little slow. Turning it on and off also takes some time. The sound quality is very nice and it's so small it fits in any pocket. The battery life is pretty good. It was my first mp3 player so I can't compare with any other device. All I can say is that it's easy enough for me to use and have enjoyed it since the first day I got it.
For the price, this product works perfectly! I highly recommend it and it works with every type of car. Not only are the arms expandable but it will swivel too.
Incredible laser printer. Prints fast and quietly. I like the fact it goes to sleep when not in use and wakes up much faster than I do when I've been sleeping. Bought this after I realized buying a new drum and toner for our old laser printer would cost just as much as this refurbished printer.A word on refurbished printers. Factory refurbs are the way to go with electronics! They are individually tested to make sure that they meet the working specifications that new ones should. Not every new product that is sold gets tested. Only a limited number of new ones out of a shipment are actually tested before being sent out. You save good money and if something is going to go wrong with it, I tend to make sure I save the receipts and guarantees with refurbed items more often than I do if something is new. Just my two cents.Great printer, great price. Nice and quiet!
I was in need of a Cd holder that held a good amount of cd's,was attractive and fairly sturdy (With a basic lock to scare away casual thieves). I found all my criteria to be met and then some with this Cd case . I was very happy with it when it arrived . I quickly loaded in some of my Cd-roms and Put it on the desk in my studio knowing they would be safe If I had to step away for a moment in a studio session . The Case is well made attractive and at an unbelievable Price. At a Well known Chain that usually has the best prices (Rhymes with tallmart) The smaller version of this case was at the same price and it held a lot less Cd's (more than 1/3 less). What can I say this case is great . If I needed another one I would buy another in a heartbeat. Amazon shipped it so fast I couldn't believe it . You guys are great.
First bought this router two years ago, after some minor problems with the IP address, which had to be changed to 192.168.2.1 it has worked marvelously well with absolutely no problems, Just purchased my second such router for my sister in Trinidad and the service is excellent. I am writig this becuse I have read too many bad reviews and my experience has been excellent.
I wasn't expecting much out of this, but I have to say that I was pretty impressed. Of course this is made for people who have an i-zone camera! You could even scan little parts of other full sized pictures that you might have. I had a fun time uploading the pictures to the web to share with family and friends. I'm glad I put this item on my wishlist!
other remotes are ok but if you have the ipod in some speakers or abackpack or maybe you just have some really long headphones you should buy this
Fantastic picture, beautiful video quality, HUGE monitor, tons of connections, picture-in-picture, hidden controls, great price. This is the single best upgrade I have ever made to my computer. The backlighting issue will only bother extreme gamer kids or overly sensitive professional photographers. It is NOT an issue for 99.999999% of users.
I bought this sub based on all the positive reviews it received here on Amazon, and I am not disappointed! The unit is huge- almost like an endtable. At full volume, everything will shake, so I have to leave it at less than half but it does a fantastic job of filling out my surround sound. Explosions, gun-shots, video games, all sound massive, without any distortion.I have engaged the auto on/off feature, which works fine. It pops on almost as soon as I power on my receiver and shuts off about minutes after I turn everything off.I connected this sub to my 10-year-old Sony receiver with a Monster Standard THX-Certified Subwoofer Interconnect Cable (16 Ft) which also works well.Married guys beware! You wife will probably have a fit when this gigantic speaker arrives in your living room, but it's worth it!
With the help of nlsu2-linux.org, I was able to set up a Linux server on my home network for less than $200 total.
I'd agree with some of the earlier comments. I got this as part of an iPod package deal thing. I already had I believe a Memorex version of the adapter from way back in the day when I'd use my Discman in the car. I tried this new one just for the heck of it and the rattling was very distracting. Went back to the 15-year-old model I have and it works just great...
The sound on the headphones of this headset is pretty decent, but let's face it, if you're an audiophile you won't be listening to music with these things. You're buying it strictly for the mic. Luckily, the mic on this headset is one of the best for the price you pay. Many of my other friends paid more money for their headsets and the mic sounded hazy and periodically cut out. Not with this one. In fact, I wouldn't hesitate to give this product 5 stars...if not for the construction.To say this thing is terribly constructed is being far too kind. I have owned five of them throughout the years and every single one has had some sort of defect over time. To have this mic perfectly operational for more than 6 months is little short of a miracle. On one pair, the mic simply stopped working. On another, the left earpiece stopped transmitting sound. The third had both earpieces broken after a few weeks. The 4th and 5th had both earphones and mic busted, for no reason. One day they work fine, the next day, they're completely broken. And on EVERY SINGLE ONE, the earpieces fell out and wouldn't pop back in place. And keep in mind that I take very good care of my products. I've owned tons of tech stuff over the years and have never broken anything (I still have my Sony DJ headphones which I purchased in 1998, and they work perfectly). After it was busted, I opened one up and was aghast at how shoddy the soldering was. Frankly I was surprised they even lasted as long as they did after opening them up.This is without doubt the most fragile product I have ever purchased. I guess for 30 bucks you can take a risk on them and pray you get lucky, but don't expect these things to last you while you're in old age :)
Great mp3 player, without the hassle of itunes. use WMP or other windows based software to sync.Pros:30 gb is a lot of room, consider 60gb or larger if you have a huge collection. Mine is currently full,(around 4k songs at 256) but I have every song I own on it and at a fairly high bitrate.Plays movies, slideshows, music. Much better than carrying pics in your wallet!Oter consideration is the vision, bit larger in size, my wife likes it better. She has one.Cons:Some may find the "touch" control very difficult and very frustrating to use. FM radio, poor reception, no memory card slots, no removeable battery. (have not had any problems with battery or battery life..approx 4 hours of music)
I was greatly disappointed with this radio. Let me start by saying I am 65 and have had shortwave radios for more than 50 years. Also was an electronics tech in Air Force, so I do know a little about radios. This unit (at least the one I received) does not fill the bill. AM and FM reception was very good. On SW however I was not able to pick up anything but static. Using both the built in antenna and an outdoor 100 foot long wire antenna I could not even receive WWV time signal on any freq. at any time day or night.Construction wise the unit is OK except for fine tuning knob. On mine at least turning knob (even slightly) would result in a 1KHZ change or a 10 -30 KHZ change, or no change at all. Also the change might or might not be in the direction I was turning knob.Amazon is very good at standing behind products, so I am only out a little time and frustration.For the time being, until I can find a modern upscale receiver on EBAY, I will continue to usemy old military surplus tube radios and turn air conditioner down a little to offset the heat put by old tube radios.I would not recommend this radio to anyone that I like and desire to keep talking to!
I have a DSL line going into this box, which allows me and my girlfriend to share the connection. I'm plugged directly into the box, but since my girlfriend is across the apt., I got her the wireless USB network adapter from Linksys. Her distance from the wireless router is about ~30 feet, and her signal strength and reception have been fine. If both of the doors between the two rooms are open, the router is not-quite line of sight to the USB receiver (there's a wall in the way). We've tested it with both doors open and closed, and there hasn't been any trouble with siqnal quality and reception. I'm not sure just how much further this signal could go, but for my purposes, it's a great device! Also, as a DSL customer, I REALLY REALLY like the &quot;keep alive&quot; feature of this router. I've had my DSL connection open for weeks with no problems. Great job, Linksys!
I have been a Tivo subscriber for over 3 years and use both the first and second generation Tivo recorders and can't understand the people that seem to have problems with it. Both of my units work flawlessly. When recorded in the "best" picture mode, you can't tell if you are watching live TV or Tivo. I don't care how good your VCR is, you could never make that statement, especially on a 50"+ TV. And this has to be among the most intuitive products ever made. I can teach a babysitter or my mther-in-law how to use it in ten minutes or less.As for those that say they suffered from a picture degradation when watching through the Tivo tuner, I must admit that the pictures color is slightly more washed out when watching live TVthrough the Tivo tuner, but this can easily be overcome by adjusting your set. You also can (and I recommend this if you want to record one show while watching another) use a cable splitter hooking one end to Tivo and the other to your TV to insure that you can get a premium picture for certain shows.All in all, this has been one of the best purchases I have ever made.
If you want the Zenith DBV318 to use with a DVI connection there are probably better players out there. But for component upscaling to 1080i this is a steal. Quality deinterlacing and upscaling provided by the Faroudja 2310 chip. Oddly it does not deliver a good 480p picture, so buy it for 1080i upscaling only.It's true that players with a July 2004 build date and later will not do 1080i upscaling through component with copy protected DVD's (pretty much any movie you would rent or buy.) But there is firmware that will that will restore the full 1080i upscaling over component. [...] And it is easy to use if you carefully follow the instructions
Preface: I am a quality engineer in a printing companyI own a JVC GR-DVL805u. I think it is a very nice digital video camera.I like the built in 640x480 digital still camera. You can save and load the stills off of your miniDV tape - so you don't need a memory stick. The advanced features on the camera are very nice. Combined with the highest density CCD in the price range you can expect to get some nice results.Out of the box, I was not completely thrilled with the default white balace of the camera. The image was a little too red. You can re-calibrate the white balance in a few simple steps detailed in the manual. Perhaps the auto light mode doesn't work well under mixed lighting conditions (halogen &amp; sun.)The camera does not support Hi8. It is a miniDV format. The camera resolution is 640x480 for still photos (in the fine mode.)I'm kind of glad JVC didn't include a package for firewire [aka i.Link or IEEE 1394]. The camera would cost at least $100 more and I'm not sure I would want the interface board they would give me. I'm not if the software with the system support Macintosh.The interface that you get with the camera is just what you need if you have a vcr and you want to edit your tape into a movie. Or if you don't have a bleeding edge computer with firewire. Firewire is next on my list, with that I can make movies of the baby to mail to my family.Nit-picky points: The logo plates pick up finger prints, and look hard to clean. The glowing logo on the side of my 805u doesn't read the same as the demo units I've looked at. The unit is packaged with the lense cap hidden deep in the box--not on the lense. (The lense was clean -- but it took a while to find the cap.) The ac power cable goes into the same area as the battery &amp; the cable does not have an ideal fit. That is, JVC documents to have the coiled end of the cable near the camera, and the only direction the power cord fits without kinking is up - so over the long term the wire is more likely to break. ... please remember I'm a quality engineer.I think this camera is an excellent buy. If the price is a bit high - look at the 505u, which as far as I can tell differs only by .5&quot; on the LCD and has a b&amp;w viewfinder.
Very happy with the 80G Classic. Holds my entire vinyl and CD collection and still have plenty of room for video, games, podcasts and photos. Had a 4g Nano which I quickly ran out of space. Love the portability of this device. Plug into the car, take it camping, traveling. Sound is great on newer updated releases thru Amazon & I tunes. Only negative I have found is volume level is not consistent among recordings. I use the device for music. Videos quality is good but not my choice for viewing. Love the various podcasts that are available.
I read the other online reviews before I purchased this set. When I opened the box I was surprised at how small they were. But when I plugged them in, WOW! they really sound great (especially for their price). Don't hesitate on this product, it's a winner.
When I bought a pair like this before, I was really surprised how good the sound was - very full, although the earbuds take a little getting used to. The only reason I had to buy them again was because I thought the phone part was screw off (and it was glued). The sound (since that's basically what matters here) is amazing. The buds themselves manage to stay in much better with the little strap that goes over your neck even though it takes a little getting used to in the beginning. Much better than iPod earbuds.
Work perfectly for what they were perchased for. We redid the whole stereo system in our camper and used these for the ceiling speakers. They're great. You can turn them pretty loud and they don't bug out and rattle.
All you have to do is plug in the power cord, the USB or FireWire cable and your computer will do the rest. The only reason I gave it four stars and not five is that it comes formatted in the FAT32 file type, which means it will accept only 4GB at a time. But I wanted to back up the complete system of my two computers. So what you need to do in that case is to right click the icon for the Crossfire and format it into NTFS and it will accept any size file (of course up to 160GB).
Great product that worked better than we could have imagined! We used this to create our own custom labels for our wedding invitations - it was very easy to use and inexpensive but the end product looked very high end!
I took the advice given here and elsewhere and purchased these speakers for a 19" TV. Yowza, night and day!You don't get Surround Sound, but for the money these speakers will take your video (TV, video games, or computer) to another level. This set goes beyond just attaching a basic stereo - the bass is the reason why. It's true that you won't bring down the house with the T3000. But the bass on this thing will be enough to get you some complaints from your apartment neighbors.I tested the speakers while watching the highway chase scene in "Matrix Revolutions" with the TV audio (while the speakers have their own volume & bass controls the TV acts as the master control) turned up to only 9 out of 30. The bass could be easily felt in the floor two rooms away. I look forward to watching some movies, but I know now I can't have the volume at full blast when my landlady is home!My only complaint about this set is the wiring which consists of six different lines coming and going from the central bass unit. Plan on using the T3000 in a location where you can hide all those wires.The price on T3000 is indeed low. Buyers should look around for bargain prices. I was able to pick up a set for a mere thirty bucks after rebate! Unbelievale value for the money. Obviously, if you can pay more then look for a good Surround Sound system. But if you're on a budget these are the speakers to get.
I had been searching for a decent pedometer (for fitness walking) for a while and decided to give a GPS unit a try. I must say that I am impressed with the Magellan eXplorist in that it can tell me how many miles I have travelled as opposed to just counting steps; and being able to give me an indication of my speed is an added plus. I have also used the eXplorist in the car and found that it is generally able to pick up the satellites and get a fix if you leave the windows open (handy for checking speedometer accuracy). The menus and the navagation of the screens is fairly straight forward and I found that I was able to use most of the items without having to resort to the manual. I do, however, have to ding the eXplorist on a couple of items: First, the joystick is a bit clumsy to use - especially if entering a name for a Point of Interest. Second, some of the maps loaded into the unit appear to be out of date - at least for my area - as I saw one state highway on the map; GA 50; which was redesignated in my area as GA 520 about 15 or so years ago. Its not that big of an issue to me, but if you are using the unit for auotmobile navigation, you might want to keep it in mind when using the eXplorist 200. That not with standing, if you are looking for a decent entry-level GPS navagator at a decent price, the eXplorist 200 is certainly worth a look.
Ahhh its a network cable... Works as expected, would give it 10 stars if it could talk to me but since it cant 5 stars will have to do. LOL
I love this little camera. It has a great picture and is fairly easy for the inexperienced to use. You can carry it in your pocket so it can be taken anywhere. Downloading is also easy- I'm just not quite sure what to do with the movie parts that you shoot.
My first splitter worked for one day, than stopped working.Customer service was ok, send me a free replacement. Replacement didn't work at all.STAY AWAY FROM THIS.
I paid about $18 for this filter which is a really great price for a huge filter size like this one.
This case is awesome!! I actually use it for my SanDisk Sansa e130 MP3 player and it's accessories like headphones, extra batteries etc. Keeps everything protected and it's pretty roomy inside for such a small case.
I have burnt a few discs and so far no coasters, They are burning at 8X in my NEC 2500A burner. That is pretty considering that it is advertised at 4X. Hopefully the burn quality also will be good and will last for a few years.
The Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for our D 5100 Nikon was a great addition to our equipment. The Control was promptly received and was in good condition. At first, figuring out the instructions was a little difficult; but it was due to me not being totally familiar with the camera and had nothing to do with the Remote Control.After following the instructions and putting the correct information in the camera, it worked just as expected. I have only tried it a couple of times; but it worked great.I must commend Amazon for describing the product correctly and the price was great as usual.CJJ
In fact with my limitation of being handy I was able to snap this harness to the new stereo and original car wires. Otherwise, one would have to "fish-out" every single wire (total of 6 required to be connected for double din stereo).
I thought all the negative comments had by now been addressed by firmware updates. On 1/30/2010, out of the box, the RVS4000 is still erratic in behavior. It works for a few minutes, then stops responding. Turning off IPS feature extended its operation to hours, but still would require reboots. I installed the newest firmware off Cisco's web page, earlier release than what was originally installed, and no improvement. I like the features, but it DOES NOT WORK! Just powering it up, without any other connections other than to my laptop, I had to cycle the power long enough to hit the "Factory Settings" reset. Pretty sad...
This router has been a real good investment for me. Bought it about 3 years ago and so far had no problems at all. Its a breeze to install. Mostly all wired routers work all right. However when I bought this router I had not heard any good reviews about routers other than this one. So decided on this one. Following are the points to consider-May be wireless routers have come out of amateur stage now but still few dropped connections is a common occurence so if you don't need to use it with multiple laptops etc and in multiple locations, go with wired router which is also going to cost you cheap.-For any router, make sure you password protect it as soon as you install it. This is very important as its not difficult to guess the standard password these routers are shipped with. And hackers are always looking to exploit these.cheers!
i haven't had any of the problems of the other people that have written reviews. Sure it gets durty, but it really isn't that hard to clean. It is a great product and like i said before, i have NOT had any of the problems that the other people have complained of and i've had mine for 3 years. It really deserves a better score than a 2/5. and like i said in the title of this review, it is simpely the best trackball that i have ever used.
Purchased as a gift, the receiver has given good feedback on the headphones; they are constructed well, comfortable in use; a good value.
My experience with the name, "Belkin FAST CAT5E Cable-Snagless", has always been good. I wanted the Belkin quality since I was running 100 feet of cable down two walls and the attic. Great performance connection between the internet router and the Blu-Ray player!Note: the photo shows a red cable, but it's black, as designated by the part number.
This is an excellent buy for those on a budget. Bought this as an add on upgrade to my already existing 2Gig and I am loving it so far.
I had to actually take it apart and fix it, then put it back together. And I don't do that sort of thing for a living or have any background to do so. Afterward, it worked fine, but it seems really cheap and chinsy.
This is my third digital camera. I am semipro but my wife like to take some family picture too. This camera satisface both requeriment. Ligth and small. Good construccion and very ergonomic. The only concern is with lent protection that it need a big adaptative ring, the same that you need to acoplate other lenses. I dont like this ring because the camera losse its small size.
Fantastic product. Installed in minutes and extremely strong signal.
I had the Skullcandy Ink'd for quite some time, and felt it was time for a change. I ordered these headphones, and the second I put them into my ipod, I noticed a profound difference in bass quality and sound quality. The sounds were so crisp and clean. The bass was very heavy, much heavier than that of the Ink'd, and I would highly recommend these headphones. Personally, I listen to a lot of hip-hop/R&B, which is very bass heavy music, and having these headphones amplifies the experience. Even in rock music, which I listen to often as well, you can notice a difference from the Ink'd. Personally, I feel this is the best pair of budget earbuds you can get.
I live in an area where loud tv is not acceptable and doors and windows are open so I hear other's devices. So I bought a pair of Bose noise cancellation headphones. My previous pair had an in-line volume control, these did not. I could choose hi, too loud or low, too quiet. They are comfortable and have excellent sound. My tv does not have the ability to control headphone volume. So I went hunting for an add-on volume control device. I got this yesterday and last night blasted an action movie at the perfect volume without bothering anyone. I can even control separate ears. Love these for my purpose, thanks amazon for printing honest reviews so that othe shoppers can help me choose wisely. This item is a winner for mr!
The roll comes with lots of pros and a con...Pros:Very light-weight. Makes carrying it w/ all the other equipment easy.Length is small enough to fit in the trunk of any vehicle.It's thick so light/flash doesn't go thru it.Cons:It's not the color of the picture. In fact, I wouldn't even call it white. It's more of a light cream color.All in all, I really like it. Just wish I had known it wasn't white-white.
Not much to say it is a mouse pad. It has lasted longer than most of the other pads that I have had.
These cables do EXACTLY what the $50 & $75 cables do for a lot less cash. VERY satisfied and saved a boat load of cash with these. Nice product!
I've had this camera for almost 2 months now, and I've never doubted the purchase once. I was fed up with Nikon Coolpix cameras but wanted another compact, easy to use one for a novice like myself. If you're in a similar situation, I really recommend this camera. Takes great-looking pictures, the screen is huge and it's so slim! I keep it in an iPod case someone gave me that I never use - that's how small it is. My favorite feature is probably the fact that when you set it on each of the modes, a little message pops up to tell you exactly what that mode does. Quite helpful. Only complaint would be that, like a few others have mentioned, its action shots aren't too impressive. People or things that are moving very quickly often come out blurry for me, even after tinkering with the shutter speed and modes. But if you can get past that, the W50 is a an wise investment.
I had thought about getting a Mac for some time,but was not sure if I knew enough about one to operate it. I took the jump from my PC and have not regretted it. They are different and take some getting use to,but works great.I still have a lot to learn but it has really impressed me so far. Very fast and so simple to do the things I bought it for ,Photos,Movies,Music. I Probably would have bought one before now if I had known more about Macs. The one good thing about not getting one before in my favor is I purchased the iMac with the Intel system. From what I have read they are some of the better ones. At least that is what I gather from my research I still have a pc which I store items on but use the Mac 90% of the time..
The product is well made, no doubt about it. However, it adds bulk to thecamera body and the lens cover makes it look sinister. Anyway, I foundmy dislike to the feel of rubber. Resold it.
In our new house, the Mrs. said she didn't want to display my A/V equipment:( and wanted it behind the cabinet doors. I searched far and wide for a IR repeater. Folks, this should be a simple device, and the Hot Link Pro is exactly that. It is small and the cables have plenty of length. The eye was black and didn't look like the picture, but it should be hidden anyway. It took me about 30 seconds to hook up and worked perfectly. I have it on top of the cabinet behind the molding about 3 feet from my plasma tv and you would never know it. If I point the remote anywhere in the general direction of the TV it works perfectly. I highly recommend this. Hot Link also has a website for more info.
Worked Perfectly. Unpackaged it, plugged it in to my big tv and my laptop. Had to configure them, but the cable does it's job just fine. I got the long one which allows me to sit back and get comfy.
I love these and use them for all my CD's and DVD's - one tiny complaint, while they are transparent- the colors on some are a bit too dark making it difficult to read the label on the disk inside.
Waste of money to buy this strap. Strap was made of plastic and a foam product, (another type of plastic), that I know from experience does not wear well. The upper part of the strap should have been at least covered with a fabric. This product belows in a dollar store.Of course I could return it, at my own expense. You pay the shipping to receive it and again to return it -- equals just about what you paid for the product.
I own this product. It has two advantages over a standard cable, which is essentially free. First, it's physical construction is significantly better than the standard phone cord. This may be important to heavy-duty road warriors.Second, the shielding is far superior to unshielded cable, particularly untwisted cable. While it's true, as another review points out, that the signal travels over hundreds or thousands of miles before it reaches the final 10', that last 10' is the most important IF it is in an area with a lot of interference. Ironically, that might make this cable most suitable for an office with excessive amounts of electronic equipment.All in all, this is not a must-have product. But it is not useless either. As a bonus, the cable splitter is quite nice. The carrying pouch is average; I threw mine away.
This combo works flawlessly. I get about a 2 block range from this and my router is in a mobile home. Never had any problems with it.
I have realy small ears, so normaly earbuds arent for me, but these are pretty awesome headphones. The sound quality is really good, they deffidently block out outside noise, and they are small enough for my ears. Not small enough to really fit but they arent quite as big as others I've tried. I would totaly recomend these, in fact, I got my niece a pair for her birthday!
This product was delivered in a reasonable time period and was a cinche to install.
This router offers a very good range, however it is completely unreliable. I began having problems with it failing within the first week, but it happened rather infrequently. I have now owned the D Link for almost six months and at this point I'm forced to reset it (disconnect and reconnect to powers source) at least every couple of days; sometimes multiple times in the same day. I should have known better since I had similar issues with another D Link router, but learn from my mistake and go with another brand.
I was disappointed with this tripod, and it's been the only purchase I've ever returned to Amazon. The materials used for the legs are too fragile, and the whole tripod feels very wobbly with the legs extended.I got this tripod because I wanted to give a ball head a try, but this product suffers from trying to do too many things and as a result does none of them well. I also have a Sunpak6100 travel tripod that feels much more sturdy than this and is significantly cheaper in price.If you want to try a ball head tripod without moving into the Bogen/Manfrotto range, I would recommend spending another $20 and trying one of the Slik Sprint tripods, which feel much sturdier and more professional.
Voigtlander has caused quite a sensation over the past few years for users of 35mm rangefinder cameras, with its relatively inexpensive line of cameras and lenses. Most of the lenses have been praised for their excellent performance at a price far lower than equivalent Leica glass. Without question, one of the optical jewels in the Voigtlander line is the recently introduced 40mm f1.4 Nokton, which has received lavish praise in many photographic magazines, including Popular Photography. On the internet I have read that some users regard this lens as opticially superior to the venerable 40mm f2 Summicron and 40mm f2 Rokkor lenses made for the Leica CL, Leitz/Minolta CL and Minolta CLE rangefinder cameras over twenty years ago. The Popular Photography test report showed that this lens is quite an impressive performer with superb contrast and resolution, on par with the most recent non-aspherical version of the venerable Leica 35mm Summicron; I suspect that only the Zeiss 35mm Biogon is a more impressive performer among the currently available non-aspherical lenses in the 35mm to 40mm focal length range. Those interested in a relatively inexpensive fast lens for their CL/CLE rangefinder cameras or the Voigtlander Bessa R3A will not be disappointed (Please note that on other M-mount cameras, this 40mm lens will activate only the 50mm, not the 35mm, frame line in the camera's viewfinder.).
I was surprised to find that the case included a cable pocket with enough room to store 5 flash drives. The case itself is sturdier than I expected; it's well-made and worth what I paid for it.
Compatability is a Big Issue here. This product is essentially useless on my Canon Powershot A20. I think others may have similar problems.
I must say, I am a devout logitech customer, and after searching around Amazon for a good speaker replacement, I decided on these because of their power, price, and looks. I was instantaniously impressed with how amazing these sound. Logitech does it again. Amazing low end (no distortion), great sattalites with great power, and smooth looks. The base of these can also be twisted to mount on a wall! These are perfect for music, games, and just about anything you can think of. I for sure recommend these to everyone.
I took a six hour road trip last summer and this device was fantastic in that I was able to use the backlight on my Garmin all the way and never had to worry about running down the batteries. I also use it at night when a backlight is pretty much essential. It conveniently plugs into the USB plug on the unit, and works fine with my dashboard mount. Yes, it is expensive, but I told a friend I would get him one for his Garmin as he was going to try and rig up one homemade in the hopes of saving some money. I thought that a car fire or toasting his Garmin is not worth the meager savings, or the risk that his homemade rig could go terribly wrong, so he will have a proper power source for his Garmin this Christmas.I took one star away because I do think it should have been priced less for what it does.
This remote does everything it has boasted about.We love it. We have had it only two months, butso far it is great. No problem with charging.My only suggestion to Logitech would be to makethe remote more comfortable in your hand.Otherwise, really happy to have purchased itand we also saved $ 100 purchasing from Amazonvs Best Buy.
The Koss CDP3000 is worth what you pay for it. If you can't shell out the hundred-fifty dollars for an MP3/CD player with ID3 tag or filename support, then consider this one. It has the usual drawbacks, such as that it takes some time to spin up the CD and read the structure (somewhere between 10 and 40 seconds, depending on the CD, and sometimes it gets stuck during this process, but turning it off and them back on fixes this). The manual says it supports bitrates from 32K to 256K, including VBR. I tested a fair variety of different MP3s on it, and everything I tried except those with the new MP3Pro format worked. The anti-skip function is pretty good, but not perfect. The headphones are passable, but most people will want to spend twenty bucks on a pair of Sony's. (If you can afford fifty dollar or more headphones, then you should be able to afford a better MP3/CD player). I've gone through two sets of batteries so far, one lasted quite a while, and the other went very quickly, so I suspect the second set were just bad batteries. The navigation system is pretty good, it sorts by directories on the CD (calling them 'albums'). The random play feature only has one function, which plays all the tracks in one album in a random order, then switches to the next album. This product includes *no* software, and crappy documentation. It does have a line-out, and it includes an A/C adapter. For those who saw my earlier review, the problems I had were due to the way I burned the CDs -- don't use DirectCD to create MP3 CDs, it doesn't create CDs that follow the appropriate standards.
The best after 6 years of working from home! The best sound quality, comfort, and performance.
This style of lens cap is much easier to use, especially when using a lens hood. I have this style for all my different size lenses and wouldn't go back to the standard front cap for anything.
I thought this monitor would be a good deal, but it was a huge headache. Very poor customer service. The picture looked washed out. I had to send in the monitor in for repairs three times in four months costing me $50. The first time, the screen shifted off center and would not return to its original position. After the first repair, the colors became tinted orange and would not reset. The second time I sent in the monitor, they sent me a new one (after keeping the one I sent in for three weeks before looking at it). The new monitor had a blue line that ran down the side of the screen only a few days after I hooked it up. The original discription from amazon.com was misleading because it said that the monitor had a DVI connection, which it does not. I am very sorry that I bought this monitor.
I got this thing @$21+ free shipping... if I had bought it at the store for $40 I probably would have returned it. In one car it always has some overlap from the radio (this is in Chicago, to be fair), so everything sounds like a worn record (who says you can't get the same sound from digital?). In the other car, the reception is better, but the problem is vibration-- the itrip doesn't line up flush with the back of the ipod, and if you have it resting on a hard surface (most that are close enough to the stereo to work are), road vibration can cause the itrip to suddenly transmit a disorienting blast of noise through your speakers. Tapping the unit will bring back the music... but I don't enjoy the sudden jolt while driving. I'm thinking of trying a direct connection to the antenna imput instead.
The image quality of this webcam is great - very rich color and sharp image. It is very easy to configure whether you want zooming or not etc.
They give a nice finish to the cable termination. Only complaint i have with them is it's good if there's a way to they could hold the cable.Rightnow, if the cables are moved they would come out of the connector.
I've tried using this filter with an Oly c2020z, and despite every tweak in WB, every possible setting on the camera, every photoshop channel mixer swap page with advice, I'm finding there are no false color possibilities with this filter - if you're interested in b/w infrared only, you'll be happy with this filter. It does render foliage very white.Suspect this is filtering at a non r72 range. It's doing too good a job for my liking.I hope this proves helpful for those with a similar camera, seeking infrared color possibilities.
If you're looking for the smallest digital camera thatyou can always bring around with you, this is it!It's even more compact than the Canon S110 and fits wellin your shirt pocket. 3x optical zoom is excellent,but images are a bit soft, and seem like they are onlyof 1.5MP quality. Internal zoom lens structure allowsfor fast start-up time and battery life is comparable tothat of the Canon S110 (about 150-180 pictures).It's not so easy to hold this camera steady as theshape does not allow for a natural grip of the hand,and the buttons are a bit small. But if size is yourmost important criterion then this digital camerabeats them all!
Advertising says that it is original HP cartridge in original retail packaging. NOT TRUE - Cartridge arrived in different unmarked box. Note from seller was enclosed, saying "It clearly states in the listing that the box pic on the listing is used for reference only and that yours will come in a non-branded box." NOT TRUE - nowhere on the listing does it say those words. Advertising is at best misleading and at worst possibly untrue. Cartridge appears to be used - possibly recycled / reloaded cartridge. I will not buy from this seller again.
I am not going to write a long review.The people who gave this printer anything below 4 stars, they can't have the same printer as mine.You will be shocked at the quality this printer puts out.Just remember you need a good quality camera too!If are looking for the best printer for photos, this is it.
The earpieces are hard to fit and not as comfortable as I had hoped. Better idea than the execution seems to be.
Don't bother emailing Pinnacle if you have a problem with their software - you may as well expect a personal reply from the Queen - It just never happens. There are so many things wrong with this program. A lot of little annoying things and some very big frustrating events that there are no fixes for. Pinnacle's original creators should be ashamed of being associated with crap that looks like it was developed in China. Of course it would be nice to give them some feedback but they do not ever, under any circumstances respond to any emails from users. Remember, professional studios would never use anything like this - and now you know why.Go out and buy something reliable like Video studio.
I had no problems burning with these discs on a Sony burner. Just make sure to set your software to 2.4x max burn speed or else you'll have problems.
I bought the jam jacket for my son for his ipod nano 2nd generation. The leather case he had kept slipping off his ipod. well this one is great. It fits perfectly snug over his ipod protecting it and it looks great. He loves it. for the price GET IT
This ink was bought for my husband's printer, and he does a lot of personal printing. The price was unbeatable, and the service outstanding.
What a fabulous camera! I'm so glad I read dozens of reviews of this camera before making a decision- everything positive about it was right on! It takes fabulous, clear, perfectly lighted & perfectly colored pictures. My main concern in a new digital camera was its ability to take clear pics of my jumping, running one year old son. This camera, with the image stabilizer, has conquered that problem. I've been snapping crystal clear pictures of him mid-jump with each hair floating up in the air! The wide angle zoom lens has already been an important factor countless times with family holiday pics (I bought this just before Christmas and have used it all through the season for hundreds of pics). The pictures this camera captures really makes my Sony Cybershot (previous camera that's being replaced) look like a joke! I also have so much fun with all of the fun features of colors to work with, etc. I could not be happier with this decision! It's only downfall? It's so small we've lost it a few times around the house already. Maybe it should have some keychain locater that makes the camera beep?
Purchased this tv from Amazon about 5 months ago and it continues to impress me. HD is spectacular and the HDMI imputs make my DVD's look like your viewing the scenes live. The HD channels are superb both from the Direct TV satellite and even using my HD indoor antenna. It's a terriffic set and I highly recommend it.
Like the title says it's a great brush. I think it's better than the Lenpen's brush. The only caveat would be, that when cleaning the perimeter of a lens watch that you don't get the brush's case to close to the lens. For it's an aluminum case that the brush is in and when cleaning you can come very close to scratching the lens if you are not aware and being careful. It would be good if they addressed this issue. I think that I will wrap some tape around the end of the case, that the brush comes out of, to prevent accidental scratching of any of my lenses. So beware but also enjoy the brush it is a very nice brush.
Having never used hubs before, I was somewhat wary of buying one, but this one proved to be a great choice. It was ridiculously easy to install (just make sure to have a crossover cable going to the DSL modem and a straight cable going to each PC you connect). It's extremely reliable, I hadn't had any problems because of it after three months of use, nor do I expect any. It's tiny and doesn't take much space, and you certainly can't beat the price. Absolutely worth every penny.
good looking little piece of equipment. sleek design. has more bass than other models in its price range. would recommend it.
Followed all instructions to connect where signal comes into house before multiswitch. Made DirecTV signal even grainier!!! Have eight TVs and figured it couldn't hurt to boost DirecTV signal to see if picture would improve. Have not tried from multiswitch to TV. Maybe will work there but then I would need eight of them! Now I have to unplug it and use it for something else. Maybe a paperweight. What a letdown. If you have a near high-end system, forget about it.
I received the tripod in a rapid fashion. I must say that I was not prepared for the size though, but that is my fault. I was expecting it to be a little larger than it was, but it is pocket size and easy to use.
Todo saben, excelentes prestaciones! Cre&iacute; que me iba a ser suficiente 80 Gb, pero parece que no!
Our Bedroom is 16' x 12' and we needed a good all around HD ready, LCD Flat Screen TV for the room, and this 20" fit our criteria nicely. It sits on the dresser and blends into the rest of the room well. The Instruction Manual for the remote control was well written & easy to understand. The picture and sound quality is just fine for our needs. We dont have the HD set up yet, so I can speak to that, but this is a very nice TV for the money.
I've got a lot of computer peripherals and this surge suppressor does a good job of providing lots of standard 3-prong outlets (NEMA-5) that you can actually use with both normal plugs and the oversized transformers that come with a lot of devices that need direct current. Most surge protector designs don't allow enough room for transformers and you lose half or more of your outlets because they are blocked by the transformers.The unit can be wall mounted or mounted under you desk to hide your rats nest of cables and it has cable guides at the end to control the cables so they don't stick out.Coax, network (RJ-45), and phone (RJ-11) are also very usable and well placed. Lastly Belkin thoughtfully angled the wall plug so that you can plug it in in tight spots without having the cord stick out away from the wall, and because it is angled at 45 degrees you can also easily plug it into a crowded UPS (battery backup) without problems.Overall this is a well thought out and engineered product!
These disks have held up well. The recording quality is very good and the images are clear and sharp. I am very happy with this product and will purchase it again.
I could never get the device to work. Technical support was no help. It still does not work and I wasted my money. Not a very good value
It took 9 full business days to receive this item, which is rather lengthy. It is within the guidelines, but something I ordered at the same time was received in 3 days. Seems silly.If you are willing to wait or pay more for expedited shipping, you will find that these are decent brackets and for the price they get the job done.The part that mounts to the wall has four screw holes. I only used two of them to mount my 3 lb. energy take 5 classics and they are holding up nicely. I did use aftermarket anchors that are rated for more than the plastic ones that come these mounts.I'd have no problem hanging speakers weighing much more. They could keep a much larger speaker from falling, but I'd say at 15 pounds the ball joint may fail to hold the speakers in a desired position.There is plenty of hardware included for a variety of mounting options. I wanted to use the keyhole mount only to find that the screw heads were too large for my speakers. I opted to tweak the mounting method using the included hardware instead of taking a trip to the hardware store. These method wasn't in the instructions, but worked well.The instruction sheet was too basic to consult. If you have half a brain you should be able to easily figure these out.I will say that due to the ball joint protruding from the the wallside of the bracket made it a little difficult to mount, but I was able to mount them without much of a problem.They seem durable. Impact grade plastic.They didn't adjust as much as I had hoped. I got about 30 degrees vertically and 100 degrees horizontally. My speakers are 7" tall and 4" wide hung vertically, so you may have different results depending on speaker size and orientation.The part of the bracket that attaches to the speaker is probably larger than it needs to be for a small satelitte application such as mine. They work well, but I wish there was a smaller mounting option for the speaker side of the bracket.I wouldn't order them again due to the lengthy shipping time, but that is the fault of Amazon and not the product.They work, are fairly versatile and are inexpensive. If that is what you are looking for these fit the bill.
This CD copied everything i wanted to copy without error or jamming. Also i was able to print on the CD without any problem either.
Great microphone! Doesn't pick up background noise and recordings are clear as all can be! Packaging is pretty small, the mic itself is a pretty descent size with a futuristic sort of look to it. The microphone has a built in power on/off button. Great quality for a cheap price!
Burnt all 30 without a single coaster at 8x. This is also the cheapest unit cost. Great for xbox 360 backups! Attention all 360 modders, don't worry about having to burn at 2.4x as I have always burned at 8x and have never gotten a single coaster with these. ImgBurn used for all burns. In my lifetime, I have burned only two coasters with ImgBurn and the disks were both memorex (of a 15 pack from walmart).
I have to admit that I was skeptical of the antenna at first, but I installed it and connected it to my Sirius receiver and now receive an excellent signal for use in the house.
Used these to repower my headlights on my Dodge Ram, worked great! ! !These are handy for wiring your own stuff with relays.Fair price too.
I received this charger with my Minolta Dimage s414. I was so excited to get a free charger, but now I know why it was free. I charged the batteries three times and then it stopped working. I'm only glad that this happened while I wasn't travelling in a remote area where it would be difficult to buy a new charger. I'm looking for a charger with better customer satisfaction.
I bought this recorder for 2 reasons:1: to record meetings in a room about 20x30 with all tile floors and2: because it recorded in MP3 mode.Ive had Olympus brand recorders in the past and they've been perfect. This is my first recorder with downloadable files. It does either MP3 or WMA files. With me owning a MAC it's MUCH easier with the MP3 files. I can download each meeting and add to my iPhone with ease and always have those meetings with me to reference. It's a great little recorder but when the speaker gets across the room it becomes hard to hear him on the recorder.I purchased the MW52 Olympus microphone here on Amazon as well to hopefully improve he recordings. A HUGE improvement on voice pick up!!! I highly recommend this combo for any meeting setup!
Very soft and great quality light. Made of very thin and durable material. Lightweight.There's a slight defect with the carrying bag though. (looks like has been poke with some sharp stuff and the woven threads is not smooth) Other than that, I love it.
for the money this is a good camera but I like my finepix S5000 better maybe after I use it more they may be the same.still a good buy.
Summary: If you want something reliable with a good customer service organization behind it, don't buy from Handspring.This is my second Visor. I first had a Deluxe that had all sorts of flakey problems like burning through batteries (get NiMH - you'll need them) and strange behaviors like waking on alarms and staying powered up. Customer service was horrible, and that is when you could get through to them! Ex. their solution to the unit not going back to sleep after alarms was to turn off all alarms in the calendar. Yup, sooooper idea guys.When my Deluxe was stolen from my baggage on a flight, I only bought another HS because I had invested in a keyboard and modem that only fit the HS's. Big mistake. Should have bought a Palm.With this Neo unit at least half the times I change the batteries the whole unit locks, and then when I reset it has dumped all its memory. Great stuff when you are travelling and away from the home PC. Now it refuses to sync. After 2 days of troubleshooting it myself, I gave up and called the support line. Don't ever call the toll number because they don't pick it up and you will be out the long distance charges. After 25 minutes in queue on the toll free I finally get through, tell the whole story, and request them to ship me a replacement with return shipping label. WARNING: this industry-standard practice is deemed a "premium" service at HS, and they charge $[money], even on product returns of their defective merchandise. Fun. So, instead they are going to FedEx an empty box to me, so I can put my Neo in it (never mind that I have the original box here) and pay shipping back to them, then wait for them to send me a repaired unit. Crazy! Wasted time and wasted money.I know I'm a support person's nightmare. I buy products and I use them hard. I expect them to work, and expect support when they don't. I feel especially bad when support people are constrained by their corporate policy from doing logical and obvious things to help a customer too, like promptly replacing a defective unit for a customer relying on their product on a day-to-day basis.If you want something reliable with a good customer service organization behind it, don't buy from Handspring.
First off these are never ever called ice cubes. You can call them ethernet heads which noobs call them but at least you wont get laughed at.For the product, here is what I have to say about these guys.1)They DO NOT fit properly inside a Cisco Router worth $3,500 which are made with a lot of care and quality2)They do wiggle some even with sleeve under the plastic as someone wrote3)No connection madeOk so what's my IT experience? Going on 7 years now. My cable days started Day 1 of working so I have tons of experience. In order to make sure I wasn't doing these wrong, I tried with different heads from a different company and same cable...guess what, it clicked in, no wiggle, and it made a connection! Now I tried it with these heads several different times simply because I really cant afford to wait for another shipment from a different company but I have no choice now. These are being returned and I wont ever buy super cheap heads again.Bottom line is, the only scenario I can think of where these would be useful is if you needed to practice making cables and didn't intend on using them later which even that doesn't make any sense so do not buy these! You've been warned!
I bought the unit for my daughter who has an Ipod Nano. Be aware the unit does not come with the proper adapter for the second generation units; you have to request it (no charge), and it still has not arrived, but you can still play the Ipod without it. Overall, the Altec Lansing Im9 is a good value for the money. My daughter loves the sound (14 years old). I'm more critical about the unit but its sound is acceptable. The midrange is really well done, but the bass is exaggerated. I like it because it has an auxilary input where I can hook-up my laptop to inorder to amplify sound during digital presentations. The unit is very portable, so great for carrying around. My biggest problem is the flimsy fold-out flap in the unit's rear to support it upright. It is really cheap compared to the rest of the unit and will likey break eventually. Otherwise, I would recommend the unit.
Had this detector for a few good months now, and it works just like it claims. Every time I'm picking up radar from an actual police car I get an advanced warning. Lots of people like to leave negative reviews of radar detectors in general thinking that they are flawless police detectors. They're not, and it's still possible to get a ticket. However, it works, it picks up radar, and it gives you peace of mind when driving.
First of all it took me a few months to decide on what lens to buy because I did so much research. My choices were between Canon 70-200L 4, 70-200L 2.8 and the 70-200L 2.8IS. After much investigation I opted not to buy the 4.0 because I knew that I would be shooting in dim lights and needed the 2.8. So to save money I bought the 2.8 NON IS. The lens is great and I travelled to Utah with it. All was great until I tried to shoot a deer at full zoom. Every one came out blurry and could not use. Apart from that it is a fantastic lens. As a result I decided to fork out for the 2.8 IS lens and it is amaizing. It has the same optics as the non IS but handheld the IS really works great. Like on some of the reviews it does not make every shot in focus but certainly most of them and the picture quality is amaizing. Fast focus, great colours. Fantastic. If you can afford it buy it and the IS is def worth it because the lens is heavy and you do shake a bit, which is noticeable at full or close to full zoom. Hope this helps.
Didn't last long. My son used them for a few months but they are not very durable.
Since I received my new battery charger...all my rechargeable batteries went thru one by one even 5 years old ones some did not pas, which is good thing! I am just happy as a child. Newer try to mix different brands batteries and different age....this will damage other or speed up their discharge.
This is my 3rd remote I bought for now a different room, I like it for ease & functionality of a remote. One of the remotes did give me some problems before, seem like after a while it looses memory & mixes signals together.Then you have to go through reprogramming again. But overall I think it's a great remote, takes little time to program, especially when you have gone thru it before. I like it.
My son Ron 11 has shouted "Fantastic!" when I dad have told him to say opinion about "Celestron Traveler 8-24X25 Compact Water Resistant Zoom Binoculars" Santa has brought to Ron on Christmas.Thanks Amazon.com for seamless managing as always.Yours truly,Raymond
I bought some of these to save wedding photos on they are fantastic. These are a great idea and I am happy my data is safe and secure. Great Product.... just wish I thought of it.
Well designed, cool neon lights.Plenty of storage for music and photos.FM play and record a plus.good battery life; and it's replaceable!the software and player are easy to use.way more features then Nano
Sound quality is ok, poor fit in ear canal (falls out occasionally while jogging), silicone bits easily detach from earbuds.The fact that this is a cheap Chinese product that contains lead on the wire makes using this product rather disconcerting.
I love the sound on these, very nice. They look good to boot. One problem, they break really fast. I've had the cable of 2 of them break already, none lasted more than a month. If you are using them very lightly they are great, if you put your mp3 player in your pocket (at all) they are not going to last.Seems the cable comes apart inside the plug, it doesn't show any damage but one ear will stop working then soon after the other will. Avoid these!
I've had a Monster iCarPlay for a few years, but it flaked out recently so I picked up the iTrip. For less than $15, you can't beat the price, and it works fairly well. With the tips from the Amazon review by Eric William, I was able to program it to 87.9, an empty frequency in the US. It quickly charges my iPod. But there are a few annoyances...First, it has more static than the Monster (which came back to life about the time I clicked "Place Your Order".) The workaround is to set it on mono, which is not reasonable - why should I have to give up stereo? Last night while driving through Boston there was a lot of interference, even on 87.9 which is an unused frequency.Second, every time I turn on the car, the iTrip is tuned to a different frequency, even though I set all 4 presets to 87.9. The Monster can remember its last setting, why not the Griffin?Lastly, like the Monster, the sound level is much lower than other FM stations, so I have to turn up the car stereo volume. When I switch to other stations QUICK TURN IT BACK DOWN!So, if you want a cheap iPod adapter, pick up this puppy, but be ready for a few compromises. I'd buy it again.
We just received the monitor and it is great - it's huge. This is an upgrade from and old style 19" LCD - it is like night and day. It is installed on a Mac Mini and the total install time was less than 5 minutes with no surprises.The picture is perfect and there look to be no dead pixels but the are so many it is hard to say if they are all working - it look like they are.For my money the trade off between a larger display and a smaller one with more features is easy - buy the larger display. When you have worked with a big screen it is hard to imagine going back to a smaller display.
Bestec ATX-300 12E models have been know to cook motherboards on Gateway and Emachines.Some friends had the Geek Squad replace their motherboard 3x under warranty.After the warranty they had me look into it, I found a faulty power supply that was cooking the motherboard.Faulty +5V SBY will go up to 8 or more volts over time and cook the motherboard, replace this low end PSU ASAP!!
This camera is awesome. We have taken multi-generational family photos and they turned out almost professional looking. I would reccomend this camera to anyone.
My Kindle adaptor insulation just simply disintegrated too! Looks like it has been chewed up. Why does this happen? Hope this one is better.
I looked at all the reviews on Amazon seriously before I bought this, but even though there were mixed reviews I decided to go for it anyway. I also feel mixed about it. Sometimes it works great and I've avoided traffic with it, but sometimes it's off. At least once it's told me there's slow traffic when there hasn't been, and hasn't warned me when there has been slow traffic. Usually it gets it though, especially when there's an accident. Not a bad item, I'm not sure it's worth the money or the renewal, but it's not bad.
I am very pleased with my camera. It is my first digital camera and I learned to use it without help other than the manual. It takes great pictures and they print out nicely. I am pleased with the software program that loads to my computer . The loading dock is a must I feel. I do have one regret however, I wish I and put out the extra money and purchased the 3600 model for the added zoom feature. This is a great camera for its price and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a simple but nice camera.
Item is listed as original HP combo pack, its an aftermarket refilled cartridge for both cartridges, not a big deal. First black cartridge didn't work after 2 pages printed, contacted vendor who replaced with different refilled cartridge that has been working fine. Great price, and works, just not a HP oem product.
Great little speakers to use with your I-Pod or other MP3. Good shound for a reasonable price.
This was nicely packaged and easy to assemble. The instructions are pictures and arrows, which were sufficient. I had three of them assembled and mounted in a matter of minutes. The parts seem strong and durable.It is difficult to get the monitor adjusted exactly where you want it. They have allen screws. Knobs to adjust the tension would have been preferable. A single monitor is not difficult, but getting two or three to sit at the same height is NOT easy! Once they are there, they are beautiful though!
I love this case. Using with my Palm TX. It's built very very well. Looks sharp and slick. Holds your TX in place brilliantly. It really looks even better in person than it does in the pictures on the internet, which can't be said about a lot of products these days. We're all sick of ordering something that looks real nice and opening the box and finding junk.The one and only weird thing I'm not crazy about is the headphone jack hole in the case, not that I can think of a better alternative though. I'll explain...With the case closed, the hole lines up perfectly with your headphone jack, and a headphone plug plugs in just fine. But... if you flip open the case it puts pressure on the plug. We all know the fragility of mini headphone jacks and I'd hate to end up shorting it out by putting pressure on it. You can get around it by holding your finger on the top of the case, while carefully opening the front flap, but this is kind of tedious. This becomes a problem when using this as an MP3 player for walking, exercising, etc. Say you're going for a stroll, taking the dog around the block, you find your playlist/album/whatever, start playing it, close the case, insert your headphone, and you're on your way. Now you find you need to adjust the volume slightly, or skip a track because you keep hearing "number 9, number 9, number 9" in your head, and you just want to get to some upbeat walking music. You need to open the flap to get to the navigation keys or use the touchscreen with the stylus to change your volume or change your track. But you'll need to be careful of putting pressure on the headphone plug. Not to mention, you will not be able to get your stylus out unless you do remove the headphone plug. Your alternate workaround is just leaving the case open, but that leaves your screen vulnerable. To avoid the trouble, you could take your headphone out everytime you do this, but who wants to do that? Besides, constantly plugging and unplugging your headphone plug puts wear and tear on that fragile mini jack as well.I guess it's one of those, "they can't think of everything" things. Or can they? I guess the upside is, at least they GIVE you a headphone hole. If they didn't I'd have no choice but to keep the cover flipped open whenever I'm listening to music.My thought is maybe this will become less of an issue as the leather softens, but I'm not sure it will. The leather is tough (and that's a good thing) and sturdy.All in all, even with the headphone thing, I highly recommended this to anyone looking for a really nice case for their Palm TX (the price is great too!).
After 6 months of using (Only on 3 trips), the units would restart after encountering any bump in the road. Now, they will restart when the car is even parked. For 200 dollars spent, there is nothing to show for it. Very Disappointing!!
I bought this photo backpack for a photographic trip to the Peruvian Amazon in 2006. I wanted something that I could carry onto a plane, tote around the cities and sites that I visited (Lima, Cusco, Machu Pichu, etc.) and finally protect my photo equipment in the jungle. This bag did that well.It held almost my entire 35mm digital photo system, including:Canon 20D bodyCanon 30D bodyCanon 100-400mm L lensCanon 17-85mm L lensCanon 580EX FlashCanon 2x teleconverterGitzo Carbon Fiber tripod with ball-headTwo Garmin Rino Radio/GPS unitsCanon 12x36 IS bincoularsA bunch of memory cards totaling 100G4 Canon batteries with charger, and a LOT of misc. accessoriesYes, it was heavy. Fortunately I had a strong young guide who helped me with in on the long hikes through the jungle.This is a heavy-duty, pro-quality bag. Although Tamrac is more of a pro-sumer manufacturer, I would put this item up against anything made by Tenba or Lowepro. I give it four stars only because the interior dividers were not flexible enough (or plentiful enough) to allow me to make use of all of the space inside of this large-ish backpack. There was a lot of vertical space wasted which let some of the equipment shift up and down inside of the bag.I really like this case and I still use it often. If you need to carry expensive equipment around rugged areas, I would recommend this item.
I have been using these watches for 15 yrs. The preset countdown alarm is a lifesaver. And as I spend more time around others, they lean over and use my watch for its features. Completely addictive. Love it. I replace immediately when I occasionally smash one.
Review of the LinkSys WET54G bridge point, and WRT54GS routerCompletely Disappointed(&quot;two Stars&quot;, both for the support, and none for the products)These LinkSys wireless device both failed utterly. The WET54G was replaced, and the replacement failed identically.Who will repay me for my lost time, and productivity? Noone.I have used LinkSys wired devices for years, and have found them reliable. This is why I purchased the LinkSys WRT54GS wireless router and WET54G bridge point despite their higher price, and negative reviews.I must start by saying that LinkSys gets full points for the fine women and men in India whom they employ as their technical support staff. While I have mixed feelings for the socioeconomic ramifications of the North American jobs being outsourced to India, I must say that the general level of courtesy and expertise was higher than I have ever experienced before. Kudos to India for training such superior technicians who can work so much more cheaply than North Americans. In all, I spoke with eight LinkSys support technicians, and seven of these were from India. The Senior Support technician I spoke to in the end was in California, and he was also most excellent in his demeanor and knowledge.That said, the devices don't work.At first, I thought the router (WRT54GS) was working, and that I was experiencing signal drop out on the Bridge point side (WET54G). There was some initial contact, but it faded quickly to nothing. I suspected that the doors between the two points were affecting the radio signal, or that the local airport was interfering. Bringing both devices into the same room didn't help, though, and the airport shuts down at night - removing that as a source of interference. The senior support person I spoke to suggested that my wireless phones (also operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency range) could be interfering with the LinkSys products, but it made no difference when I disconnected them.The Bridge point (WET54G) repeatedly power cycled itself - establishing a link for a few seconds, up to a few minutes, and then mysteriously shutting itself off, and losing the link. This happened every few minutes forever, and eventually it failed to find the wireless connection at all. It just sat there turning itself on again, and off again. After speaking to several technicians in India, I was advised to have the Bridge point replaced. The replacement failed identically.No amount of tweaking, configuring, upgrading, or resetting makes it work for more than a few minutes. The failure is unrelated to distance between the nodes, time of day, version of the firmware, temperature of the product, OS of the host machine, or any other feature I may discern. It simply does not work. In fact, the two of them failed identically.I had thought that at least the router (WRT54GS) was working, but I was wrong.The router functions (or it's supposed to) as a 4-port wired router with a wireless connection. I was attributing the failure of the wireless connection to the Bridge point (WET54G). It took me a while to suspect that the wired connections to the router were perhaps failing sometimes as well. When I did notice that the configuration web page on the router was sometimes inaccessible through the wired ethernet port, I upgraded the firmware (on the advice of the local senior technician). This didn't seem to help, and in fact I then found that there was a complete failure of the wired machines to ping the router.Unfortunately, when I re-reinstalled the firmware (guessing that the first reinstall had perhaps failed partially), the wired connection to the host failed in mid-upgrade, leaving the firmware corrupted, and unfixable. (There was no firmware to tell the machine how to upgrade the firmware - a sad state.)The unit started lame, and died completely. Dead, dead, dead.LinkSys has offered to replace the units, and to replace the bridge with the more recent version (WET54GV2), but I have declined the offer. At best, the units were sometimes working - transmitting with a 50% packet failure rate, which is unusable for me (and most people, I suspect). I now realize that I will fare much better with a trench, and a buried cable to my garage. Ironically, I had initially opted for the wireless equipment on the notion that it would be quicker and easier than digging a thirty foot trench. That was three painful weeks ago. I am now looking gleefully at the trench as the cheaper, quicker, easier, and more reliable option.After having been a happy and loyal LinkSys customer for years, I am sad to say that I am utterly disappointed with my most recent experiences.What a major drag. I am very frustrated. If you need speed, and reliability in your network solution, I strongly advise you to seek another solution than LinkSys Wireless devices
These speakers provide excellent sound; full bodied and nice base influence. They are finished in gorgeous maple and each way approx. 70 lbs. If you are looking for a pair of speakers to give you an excellent sound stage, these are for you.
The price was good, but the quality variable. I ordered two 10-packs, and some tapes seemed fine, while others were defective from the start. They didn't come packaged as 10-packs, but rather were loose tapes in a box. I've already thrown out two (and missed the programs I'd taped on them), and I haven't assessed all of them yet.I usually am very pleased with Amazon and will continue to use them, but this purchase was definitely a let down. If it had been my first, it would have been my last. Fortunately it was not a high-dollar item.Buyer beware, and I'd say it's a good time to switch to a DVD recorder!
Purchased this card for my Nikon D80. I have only taken about 500 pictures so far but there have been no issues with the card. Very fast, formatted immediately and had no issues transferring pictures to the PC. However, I did the transfer via the camera as I have not yet found a card reader I like for the high capacity cards.
I first read about this bag on Gizmodo.comFits my DSLR with a long lens + 2 additional lenses, fliters, accessories etc.It has a unique retro look that will not scream "I have expensive equipment in my bag!"It does everything it is supposed to and it does it well. Feels very comfortable and secure on my shoulder or when I carry it via it's hand strap. The material feels almost like leather/canvas and has a nice stressed look to it. It comes with a maintenance wax container - something I have yet to use.Great product designed made by professional photographers - DOMKE is a high quality (Made in the U.S.A.) bag.
This mouse is a piece of junk. Think it may be due to the optical sensor being cheap. My other optical mouse tracks without issue on my desk, but this mouse refuses to keep tracking properly on the dull dark surface. If I stick paper or something under it, it will track though. My other mouse is a cheap Microsoft. Not that the brand is better, just my original mouse works like a champ on any surface and was cheap aswell.
I recently purchased this battery. It is the second replacement one for my Powerbook Titanium G4. I won't even explain the trouble I have had with the first replacement battery. Here's the bottom line: I went from having about 40 minutes of battery life to now over three hours! I did not think this was possible for my old buddy the G4. What a warhorse it has been. Now it has new life and we both are happy!
I purchased this lens for my Sony DCS-H1. I too got the dark ring around my pictures then I realized something important - that I needed to stand further back from the picture (about 2 feet). Once I reached a zoom level of 3.0, this lens let me take great wide angle pictures. Buy this lens if you at at all cost conscience as the price for the Sony branded lens is crazy high.
This answering machine has extremely poor audio quality, both on the outgoing message and on incoming recorded messages. The quality is so poor that the content of the messages is totally lost.
Pros: Great design (award winning I believe)...Light Weight...USB powered..great to carry with your Laptop...I received a follow up email from the CEO to check how I felt about the product which was a nice touch.Cons: I mainly bought the speakers to use with my laptop while giving various presentations. Yet the speakers' volume was not loud enough to support my presentations. It would have been nice if the speakers had a volume control of their own allowing it to boost the volume. JLAB mentioned that the speakers are mainly meant to be used with winamp etc.. I still believe they could be an excellent portable companion for those who use their Laptops to give presentations given the ability to boost the volume.
for some reason neither bestbuy nor cartoys had a clue what we were talking about when we asked about an antenna adapter, but finally found this one and it works just fine.
I bought this unit for $130 last Jan. 2007 and I'm still using it. I've had no problems with it whatsoever.The faceplate looks really elegant and gives the impression that its expensive. This combined with the nice blue backlight makes it, for me, one of the best looking in-dash players out there. At night this backlight and the graphical animated display makes this player the main attraction of your car - the outside of two circular knobs one each side plus a curving line connecting the two knobs are highlighted which looks really cool. The motorized faceplate is also a nice addition.Now for functionality. I have not had any jumps when playing a CD of MP3s even when I don't see road bumps and potholes which gives me and the car quite a rattle. The display shows the album, artist name, and the title of the MP3 currently playing. This player is also iPod ready for all you iPod enthusiasts(although after reading the instructions,i forgot how that worked). I for one use a Creative Zen.. The wallpaper display can also be replaced by your own choice of pictures by using a cd (I haven't tried that out yet).I just wish it had a menu wherein I could see a list of all the folders and use the remote to go through those folders and choose a song. Also, it would have been better for the Aux-in to be in front of the player instead of the back so people could easily plug in their devices. Well, its not such a bother anyway with the onset of the FM transmitter devices that you connect to your mp3 players.This player is without question worth your money. I compared this player to the more popular Pioneer head units my friends have and this Panasonic has more features and better looking and, more importantly, cheaper.I couldn't be happier with the purchase I've made.
Works great on my Still Camera,hence the 4 stars. But does not work well on Sony Video cameras ( can not judge for other brands ), the Auto-focus seems to have a real problem with it.
Great and powerful lens! I used it with the xsi and will with the 50d. The pics so far are ourstanding. I do think it's a little pricey but the IS system is worth it.
I've had my adapter for a few days now and have no complaints to make. If you are planning to use the backlight or speaker on your Ebookman for any extended periods of time you need to get this adapter or you'll find yourself spending a fortune in batterys. The adapter is compact, light weight, and has a wonderfully long cord. : )
I purchased the i-pod Hii-Fi to broadcast music for a large family event and was able to do so without any complaints. The battery power is not the greatest but with electricity and good tunes you are all set to have music and entertainment! The sound is excellent and the volume with realistic base is terrific for this system.No regrets from me!
Everything about this purchase was outstanding. Amazon's delivery service was on-time, careful and helpful. The TV was easy to set up and worked perfectly from the moment it was hooked up to cable and turned on. I didn't want to play with any picture adjustments because I could only make things look worse. The picture looks great in both daytime light and in the evening. The HD is so good that you really don't want to watch the analog channels. Samsung has definitely got this product right! Also, Amazon's price was the best available. I can't remember too many purchases I've enjoyed more.I suggest that if you are looking for a HD-TV that is 46" or larger and you are not going to hang it on a wall, then DLP technology is the way to go.
I have purchased binoculars (Nikon Action 8x40 binocular)in the recent past. Using the product I just recieved surprised me in the clarity and ease of use. I enjoyed the other binoculars but the is a step up.
This is the first tablet I've ever tried, so I can't compare it to the big guys like Wacom, but so far it works great for what I'm doing. Installation was as it should be with any USB device, and I didn't have any hiccups. It functions perfectly in Paint Shop Pro, and so-so in Xara X (haven't gotten it to recognize pressure sensitivity, but I'm not sure if it's the tablet or the app).
I just connected these cables to my brand new Sharp Aquos 42" 1080p HDTV via a Comstat Motorola box & the resulting pictures are awesome. I also used them to connect my Sony "upscaling" DVD player. With the price &lt;$20.00 you can't go wrong.
I have used Sennheimer brand for many years and took a chance on this after buying Sennheimer CX500 on ebay. After realizing that the ones I bought were fake, decided to try these. Sound is amazing for the price. Nice clear loud sound. The only con is the two different length wires...I could do without that.
I believe that the piece of equipment is good and does what it is supposed to. At least it has for two months. The equipment could probably rate 4 stars but tech support doesn't even rate 1. I consider tech support to be a BIG reason for buying a particular type of computer equipment.Linksys support is EXTREMELY BAD. If you aren't a full blown systems specialist or VERY experienced amateur computer person then you will need to know someone who is if you try to configure this equipment as a wireless bridge. I talked to Linksys three times and they were absolutely no help at all. They had no clue. They had me send the machine back to Amazon once and get a replacement because they couldn't get it to work. When I finally had a friend assist me, I realized that they weren't telling me the right way to do it so the piece didn't need to be returned in the first place.To make a difficult situation worse, the only people available to help are in another country where English is a second language. The English skills of two out of three support people were barely recognizable as such. When you need help discussing something and you don't even know the proper words for the problem it doesn't help at all if the people you are talking to are unintelligible. I tried to get connected to someone in America but they couldn't make it happen.I will buy other brands of equipment in the future.
The install was a snap....it's easy to use.... but I have yet to find a place to put the mic where it doesn't pick up EVERYTHING. There needs to be a way to adjust the mic sensitivity. I get very little complaints from the other end of the line when sitting still with the engine off but if the truck is in motion everyone says there is too much background noise to clearly understand me.
The unit was very easy to use and set up. But the problem was with the sound. The skipping and popping sounds mentioned in older posts were evident right away. I searched out creative's tech support, played with the computer settings, and worked hard to have this work properly... and it didn't happen. The sound quality was excellent when it wasn't cutting out, which was about every 25 seconds. Oh, and I don't have a wireless router(a common interference problem) and the transmitter and receiver were only about 30 feet apart. Very disappointing for a Creative product. The unit is being returned as soon as the post office opens.
This Fuses are ok and a great price I use them for my 1600 AMP Hour backup battery bankand 2300 watt power inverter for my house.
Picked up one of these about a year after it's release and at a substantial savings vs. when it was first released. Looked at it's replacements the ux5 and ux7 and decided that this model probably fit in between them as the ux5 seemed to have lost features and the ux7 gained. As the price was far cheaper then either, I decided to take the plunge.Pros:Very solidly made. This may be a con if you are looking for something light as it is fairly heavy, but the solid feel I think is nice.Shoots great SD footage and HD footage converts to SD with the included software. Far better picture then the entry and mid level SD camcorders. Nice if you are going to be sending something to someone else, who may not be set up to view the disks in their native format.In the proper light the HD footage is very nice. Not broadcast quality nice, but still much better then SD footage. Both my parents remarked seperately on how clear the picture was when they first saw it playing on a HD set.Large 3.5" screen.Can be edited somewhat with included software, but is very basic.A hotshoe for adding a light.Straight to DVD can be nice if you have the means to play the new format (ie blu-ray player or very powerful computer)Sound is very clear. I'm not an audiophile, but even I noticed the crystal clear sound and lack of any internal noise when I played back my recordings.Cons:Digital image stabilizer good but not great, optical would have been nicer.You need a very fast processor (duo core). I have a P4 3.0ghz, seperate video card, with 2mb of ram and it cannot handle the format well at all. The ram is not the limiting factor, but the processor is. In checking my system utilities, my CPU is maxed out at 100%, with only about 400MB of ram being used. Hence I am getting dropped frames in playback. Also if you wish to take advantage of the DL disks (DVD+R DL's only) you need a DVD drive capable of reading DL disks, which again would limit a lot of computers over 1 1/2 - 2 years old.Indoor shots full of noticeable noise. Again outdoor well lit video is very nice. Indoors is still nicer then SD, but the noise is noticeable. I'm adding the sony light that goes on the hotshoe which should help.For the price this is offered at now, It shoots as nice an SD picture as the SD only camcorders priced at or above this model. That you pick up HD is a nice bonus, and in the right conditions you can get great video and audio.
In the picture, it looks like it comes with a rechargeable battery for the Cannon ELPH camera, but mine only came with the two cables.
I'm using this product with my Canon ELPH digital camera. It is really convenient to be able to pop a flash card in and download all the pictures at once. I only have a few nits...For some reason, the drive doesn't work if there are other items plugged into USB ports at the same time. The other thing to keep in mind is that if your camera has a USB connection to begin with, the pictures will download pretty fast, so you don't have to worry that much about battery life (translation: your money may be better spent on higher capacity compact flash cards). Other than that, it's a great product.
This thing has been plugged in and running for 8 years straight - no problem.This cable modem is a CHAMP. It's never caused me any problems whatsoever. It was a dream to setup - even when I moved - and it's just completely foolproof. Always on - always working - never stops. Love this thing!
I've been using my TomTom One for about 2 months, and now I'm totally spoiled. I use it all the time, even when I know exactly where I'm going. It's easy to navigate and easy to program and store information. The only gripe I have is that there's a certain way to find points of interest by name, and every time I run across it it's totally by accident and I can never remember how to get back to that feature. Maybe I just need more practice. Anyway, I'm extremely impressed with the TomTom One, especially for it being my very first NAV system.
The one star I gave this camera is for cool looks only. I returned it after only one day because it's look was all it had going for it. Most of the pictures taken outdoors were whited out, even with the flash disabled, the sun behind the camera, and the brightness setting turned all the way down. The indoor pictures were almost as bad, having inaccurate coloring.The mp3 player does not have enough volume. Also, if you have more than one song by the same artist on your list, you have to guess at which song you are selecting since only the artist name shows, not the song title. I suppose you could get around this by changing the name of each mp3 file you put on it..but what a hassle!A bad mp3 player and even worse camera..don't waste your money.I replaced mine with a Nikon CoolPix 4600, which is great. No mp3 player, but excellent picture quality.
I've been struggling with a wireless connection for about a year because there's no phone jack in the room where my computer is. I have DSL in another room with a wireless router plugged into it. I had a Belkin wireless card that needed the drivers installed almost monthly. I was a little hesitant about this product because it seemed too good to be true. The only computer product easier to use than the XE102 is a mouse. You need two of these things. Plug one in by your router, and connect a cat-5 cable between your router and the XE102. Go to your computer room, plug the other XE102 into the wall socket, and run another cat-5 cable to your computer. Windows recognizes the connection after about 5 seconds. That's all there is to it; didn't have to do anything with the router, internet settings, no software to install, nothing to do with the XE102 except plug them in. Awesome product, I wish I could give it 6 stars.
The bracket provides some stability to handheld recording with a simple, lightweight design. Its major flaw is that the rig becomes front-heavy once any camera is attached, making long recording sessions uncomfortable for the hands and arms. The best mod to the bracket is to attach counterweights to balance out the weight of the mounted device. In my case, this meant adding 7.5 pounds (in the form of three generic 2.5 pound weightlifting plates) to the end of the shoulder piece by drilling a hole through the bracket and attaching the weights with a bolt, washers and a wingnut. Now the camera can sit on my shoulder nicely balanced, which relieves unnecessary strain on my arms or wrists. In my testing with a Canon 7D, as much as 10 pounds was needed to counterbalance the camera.Another addition worth considering is the Domke foam shoulder pad. With its wedge-shaped foam, it fits the shoulder better than the flat foam that comes with the bracket. The extra padding also helps with the increased load from the counterweights. The pad itself is easily attached with the Velcro straps and is a simple enhancement to the bracket.
I almost bought one on the spot at a big box store, but saved a bundle by buying online (of course it's hundreds cheaper just a few months later, but that's the reality of consumer electronics). I haven't seen a better picture or a more simple-elegant design. The manual is the best ever. I don't use the gaming mode (which makes this TV more expensive than it could be). Shortly after I got the 40-incher I bought the 26-inch model too, which is identical in every way except size. Good stuff.
I had read a lot of the reviews stating that this mount was nto stong enought to keep their GPS on the bike. I mainly do biking on roads and "rails to trails" paths so I am not a "rugged" biker.This mount worked very well for me. No movement whatsoever. I enjoy Geocaching while riding my bike, and this was a great addition to me favorite "sport."
I use this product to watch dvd or computer movies. No complaint at this regard: Nearly "film like" quality image. Ddvd native resolution is 640x480. Why shoud I pay more for resolution I am not goin to use? In addition, DLP seems to put pixels so attached that you wouldnt note the "srceen effect" as you would with lcd; this amazed me. If your case is dvd watching this device works prety well. I payed $615 last december. Then a friend of mine was going to buy it but Amazon had rised the price to $850. What happend? Other internet shops are offering it below $600. Amazon please check your price: Seems out of the market.
comparing amoung four LCD TV, the Samsung is good in quality, thebest in service. Their customer service and technician promptlyanswering is a surprise to me. The "Zoom 1" gives the largest picture when the movie is placed. I love it.Syntax Olevia is the wrost, their technician pushed me around andspent a lot of time from one phone to another, finally they refused to fix the defect in ZOOM aspect of the Olevia 27" LCD TV. There is no authorized dealer in the East, no repair shop can be sent. The LCD TV made in TAIWAN by KOLIN TV manufacturer, they refused to recognize their own product and failed to reply my email.
I love the hair dryer, fits the wall perfectly, cord is long enough & hangs on hook when not in use.For the ones that do not like the night light on the base, you can push the test button which will turn the light off. Then push the reset button to turn it back on &/or to use the dryer.
Beautiful results so far. Just got it and leaving this review after chimping. I will let you know after I have some shots on the computer.
Beautiful quality Filofax PDA holder. Fits well with Ipaq (no expansion sleeves). Leather is great, snap closure works perfectly, and whole case is fairly compact and sturdy.That said, I recommend trying to find this case from someone other than LuggagePoint (though this may be difficult because Filofax direct no longer distributes this model, to the best of my knowledge). I had major problems with their customer service, and waited three weeks for this to arrive.
I bought the Sandisk Sansa version of this for my wife a year or two ago and loved it, so recently I purchased this IM5 (iPod) dock as a Mother's Day present. It is actually a replacement for some magnetic portable speakers that Apple sells at the iTunes store, since those stopped working after a few days.This has great sound for such a tiny size, and charges the iPod without overcharging like some other docks do. You can hook up any input to it through the AUX in jack, but most will just use their iPods with it. The only reason I didn't give this item 5 stars is because it is nearly impossible to find the subwoofer that Altec Lansing says you can add to the system. I fully recommend this, as well as the IM510 if you own a Sandisk MP3 player.
LIST price from the manufacturer is $9.99, not the Sixteen and a HALF that AMAZON wants .. WHY??? .. because it's PRIME eligible??? .. well .. only if you've bought into prime, in which case ... you've in reality pre-paid your shipping .. at least in large part, which basically means that the price is more than half too much. If you've NOT bought into prime, then Amazon is simply overcharging by more than half for this product... any REASONABLE explanation, or, forthcoming price adjustment?
Great camera. Easy to use for beginner and enough to make a pro happy. Very thoughtful to use CD's for storage medium - very convenient, efficient, and love the DD R/W flexibility.Only wish would be to have a variet of auto settings like many of the Nikon series.
I gave this as a gift to my niece. I helped her set the ipod up and showed her how to use the speakers. Everything worked well and she loved it. Great for the price.
Products was exactly as described and was shipped promptly. I would not hesitate to order from this seller again!
After using other brands - I selected this one due to ease of use, full functionality and integrity - My wife - who is the primary user is extremely satisfied and has been able to help others (with competitive products) be more accurate and shown how good this unit really is compared to others in the same space.
I got what i have expected and it was in good condition. Impressed with the service. hopefully buy again.
Only thing I did not care for was the design on the top of the disk. Other than that, these are quality DVDs
I bought one of these in 2001. After five dependable years of daily use, it has just now been replaced because it finally konked out. Not only is it totally worth the price, but it is easy to tune, hangs securely by the suction cups (unlike some that fall off right away) and sounds loud and clear over the noise in the shower. I recommend this little radio to anyone in search of a compact, battery operated bathroom unit. I gave several over the years to family and they all agreed -- it's the best quality they've had in an affordable radio.
This product was shipped on time and i am very happy with it. I have no complaints at all. good
After reading all the reviews about how large this bag is I was expecting to be able to put the kitchen sink in the left side pocket. It's bigger than necessary for my Vixia HF G10, but the extra length provides a nice little pocket on the other side of the adjustable divider for the removable lens hood. In the zippered pockets I put all of the cords, adapters, and little extras and still have room left over for more stuff as it accumulates. If you're worried about it being too big, read the dimension specs and measure it off. As for me, the only problems that I have with it is that it's overpriced and whoever made this for Canon couldn't even bother to sew the Canon name tag on straight. I think just as nice of a bag could be had for half the price if you knew what you were getting.
annoying flicker red spots on picture when connected to cable scrambled flicker when connected to ps3 may work for other products but not cable or ps3 was delivered on time though
Battery is as advertised, a Sony battery. One thing of note, it takes an entire 12 hours to register a significant charge. I have a Sony battery charger that has little green lights that show the progress of the battery charge. This battery wouldn't light up any on the lights until it reached capacity, at a little over 12 hours on the charger. I was tempted to return it because I thought it was defective. Once charged, it actually lasted longer than the original battery that my camera came equipped with.
sony's speakers works really well with the ipod but the sound does not go really loud. very convient to carry around and they are really cute.
I have used the pen numerous times on a shoot. It is easy to use and makes the removal of bits of dust pretty painless.In reading the other reviews, I was surprised to note the price complaints, but when I reviewed my order from Feb 2006 I saw that I had paid $6.99 for it. Now that it is $21.90, I cannot recommend it as highly. For that money, it is better to invest in a professional lens care kit.
I am pleased with the purchase I made and the price I paid.I am still getting aquinted with it. I have one problem, I don't know how to erase the internal storage, which is very little. If there was some more internal storage, it would have beem great. Could do with some help there.
it works, its genuine. as any ink, still overpriced. First one malfunctioned, would not register with the printer. Seller promptly troubleshoot the issue and sent replacement cartridge at no extra cost. happy printing, HP lovers! )
I am twelve, and got the e140 for Christmas. It has worked perfectly, exceeding all expectations. I don't think that I even got a USB port, but it doesn't really matter. I have had no problems with the volume control, and the SD port cover fastens securely. I have not tried Audible, but have not had any problems with radio forgetfullness. I have not had any problemswith audio playback, as the sorting features allow you to find any track on the player. My biggest problem is that it does not work with any To Go service. I had Napster and it did now work even though it has Playsforsure, the tracks were wma's, and I had bought them. That was the only noticable difficulty, and other than that I love it.
This particular product was recommended by the guy who sold me my industrial embroidery machine. When you're dealing with a piece of equipment that costs nearly $10K, you definitely want surge protection. This one was recommended as an excellent product at a good price and I have to agree.
I'm sure that more advanced DVD recorders will come on the market soon, but the Panasonic DMR-E20 is good enough for me. I have used it to make back up copies of laserdiscs and VHS tapes, and also some DVDs (Digital Video Editior is required for this to bypass Macrovision and CSS. See "Prospec DVE 773"). The quality has been very good (in 2 hour speed, I've not tried the other speeds yet), and the recorder was very easy to use! I would put the manual away after you've set the clock, it will only confuse you further!I've used DVD-Rs made by Optodisc [money], Apple [money], and Legacy/Ritek [money] all with success. I would point out to potential buyers that your TV must have a dedicated "video channel" for this unit to display on your TV. I had to purchase a new TV because my 20 year old Zenith didn't have a video channel (time for a new one anyway!) I've had success playing back finalized DVD-Rs on my portable DVD player (Panasonic DVLA-95) and my Pioneer 525 with no problems.In short, if you have laserdiscs or VHS tapes (including camcorder footage) that you want to preserve of make portable, this unit is a good choice. The only real con is a lack of digital inputs, but that's all I've found so far!
There has been some debate over the efficiency of this wire. The idea that copper over aluminum makes an inferior speaker wire isn't relevant to most home users. Due to the "skin effect" most of the electrons (AC Audio Signal)flow over the outside surface of each wire strand, in this case the copper. Yes copper is a good conductor of AC audio signals and has been a traditional material for speaker wires. If you want a better conductor than copper buy silver wire, if it even exists. The problem is if you are an average home owner with the usual home AV configuration it just doesn't make sense to spend more money on expensive pure copper wire. Audiophiles like fly fishermen will spend crazy amounts of money on equipment and with the possible exception of shielded speaker cable and great hand tied fishing flies, it's just not worth the extra $$. What is important is that you use a heavy enough gauge wire.Heavy gauge speaker wire is more durable, better insulated and will carry a heavier load over longer distances with less signal loss (lower resistance). For most audio installations 16 gauge is fine. I like 14 gauge because I know it will endure the pitfalls of home use such as being nibbled on by the cat and such. The down side is it is not as flexible as 16 gauge speaker wire and that's OK with me.For those who want to know this wire is easily soldered using regular rosin core electrical solder. Do not use acid core solder or the wire will corrode over time. Instead of buying expensive wire pins to terminate your wire I perform a process known as "tinning". I simply strip 1/2" of insulation from the wire and use a good hot soldering iron and apply solder to each wire end. I then trim the ends to 3/8" length and they are ready to go.Would I recommend this product? Absolutely. Unless you spent $5000 on a dual mono block tube amp, then this wire should work just fine. KB0QAQ
I purchased this kit with a brand new Cannon ZR300. When the kit came after I received the camera, I was dissapointed to find out the battery was the wrong size for my camera. I checked the packaging and my camera, all the information said they were compatible, but the battery it came with was 1/2 an inch larger than the battery the camera came with, and there was no way it was going to fit.Also the case appears to be a fairly good size in picture, but I was surprised at how small it actually was. I wanted a case that would hold the camera plus all of it's cords, accessories, and user manual. There is no way this case will hold all of that, only the camera, a couple tapes and the battery charger. You would be better off to find a case and battery in person and buy them seperatly.I was unable to try out the software that it came with but I have found most of the programs that come standard with computers now are pretty easy to use.
The reason for only getting a 3 instead of a 5 is because of the following problem that I have encountered in the past on this network card. I have found that following the instructions provided by Belkin can lead to numerous problems. The installation way that I use on installing them are much easier for XP machines that I deal with.1) place cd in tray, cancel or close the belkins welcome/installscreen2)connect it to a usb port3)when XP comes up with the install screen, let it search thedriver from the cdrom (or you can manually select it from theX:\drivers folder on the cd(of course X: being your cd drive))4)Let it complete the installation (*some computers ask to rebootafter installation is done,it is best to do this*)5)depending on your network, you might have to configure your IP,DNS, Gateway, and any Security or other settings you arerunning at this time.It takes longer to type this out than it does to do the installation. Doing this way has given me less headaches than trying to deal with Belkins software and the error codes an terminal problems running their wireless config software. (The wireless software is an 'aweful'ly close version and layout to the Linksys WUSB11 ver 2.6 adapter software. I might experiment with that later on this Belkin's). Once the install and setup is done, it operates at a relatively good signal in and around my house and yard. If not for their wireless software problem, I would have given it a 5 star rating instead.
Barely fit on the player, let alone came off easily. It was very cheaply made too.
Ordered these for for my 5/8" light stands. I've used these a few times and they work well. Good quality and a real good value for the $$$
I bought this to protect a flash drive I bought. It's comfortable, and looks nice; but the "flap" doesn't overlap enough for me. What's another 5cm of material, fellas? Come on; splurge a little!
The keyboard is nice, but unfortunately I didn't see anything in the online information regarding it not coming with a receiver. I now have to either return it or purchase the receiver to connect to the PC
This webcam has good audio quality with a little bit of humming but the video quality doesn't compare. The video quality is very clear in the light, and if it's dark you can make it brighter. I took amazing pictures with this cam. If you download ManyCam from their site, you can get so many features and download more for your Microsoft Lifecam!! It's amazing!! Great webcam for the price and amazon has one of the lowest prices compared to stores!
This product is ok at best. I got it for christmas and basically it gets the job done. It could be louder, and the sound quality could be better, but it plays my ipod's music and videos just fine. I've been content with it until today, two months after the warranty expired, when the CD/DVD drive broke. When I got this, I noticed the CD tray was very flimsy and cheap looking, so I was always careful with it. Well apparently that wasn't enough, cause the thing pretty much broke itself. I turned it on and pressed eject, and the tray only came halfway out. Then it went back in and has actually refused ( the LCD screen actually says "NO" when I press eject now) to open ever since. From here on, I'll think twice about buying iLive products.
I have had three of these cameras, and the first two were duds out of the box. I finally received a replacement from HP that lasted beyond the 90 days warranty. Now six months later, the replacement has quit working. I contacted HP, only to be told, "Sorry, you should have called during the warranty period." Perhaps they make some cameras that are better, but it would appear that after three cameras, I would at least get fortunate enough to get one to last longer than a few months. I will definitely be looking elsewhere for my next camera.If you buy this camera and have good success, then good for you. If you haven't bought it, at least consider looking elsewhere. Also, read this review (http://www.anandtech.com/printarticle.aspx?i=2286), and note the "Final Words" section at the end.Finally, the M307 cameras I have had were replacements for the original 635 model I had purchased. I did like that camera's overall image quality. Just too bad it didn't last past eight months, and the replacements less than that. My Nikon N65 SLR is still going strong, so I will await to get a digital SLR by Nikon.
Got this to give my husband for Christmas so he has just used it once. The purpose was to take it to the hockey games to listen to the announcers...so far, so good!!
This is a great DVD player at an outstanding price. As a first-time initiate to DVDs, this one has all the features one would want in a DVD player. It is user friendly, easy set-up, and the remote control buttons make a lot of sense! Makes a great gift.
I love the plug n play product from Audiovox. I have this in my car, use it with my stereo with the home docking unit and in my bathroom with the boombox unit.
It's a great set of cheaper earbuds. My primary complaint is the design - I don't like the "over-the-shoulder" style (where one side is longer than the other). I replaced my Creative EP-630 earbuds with these, and they're essentially the same sound quality.
First of all this seller Discount Tommy has no idea what he is selling. I got the unit and on setting up for the second test the second time the legs in both the light units would not retract. I called the seller he directs me to a video on their web site which was wrong video and he starts to argue with me it was the right video. Then I explained to him again what the problem was and the fool was so happy to tell me how to fix it easily using WD40. Oil on photo equipment?He was expecting me to fix a brand new product? Also the lights do not have enough lumen s to light up the Article. I had to use additional lighting. I am a food photographer, my settings have to be at 100 asa to 200 asa 8f to 11f and speed variable. I got very dark pictures using Pantex K10D SLR. Whether you take pictures of food or articles if you are looking to get professional results then stay away from this crap. The replacement halogen bulbs are $15.00 a piece. Most everything is very flimsy and in reality not worth more than $20.00. Typical Dollar store Chinese made merchandise.Sent it back for a full refund of apx $42.00.I will surf Amazon again to find the perfect one and come back and leave a link. Dont get me wrong China does make some really nice high quality stuff but this is not one of them. Not by long shot.
When I got this Mp3 player I loved it right away! It can hold up to 1,000 songs! It has a caleander, games, and can store tons of phone numbers and adresses. It can sync songs so fast! It is also very easy to use! I reccommend this Mp3 player to anyone!!!!
I requested that my wife get me this for my birthday. Took it to the lake on a week's vacation late Sept thru early Oct. so I worked with it for more than a week.-I don't know if I can trust the depth readings. For a while, it was telling me I was in less than a foot of water when I knew it was 2 feet deep. I noticed that there is an offset you can program in to correct how deep you might have it mounted and used that to correct it, but still, why was it so far off? The way I had it mounted it was only a few inches under water. I tried using string with a weight to ck the depth, seemed ok 2 out of 3 times, but 3rd time seemed about a foot off.-On cool mornings, when some sun would hit it, it fogged up and I couldn't read most of the display. The fog is internal. 15 years ago I bought a Wide-Eye 100 Hummingbird, it didn't fog for years. When it did I contacted Hummingbird tech support, and they said they could fix it but it would have cost more than buying a new unit. So I got the impression from that, that fog is a defect. But the FAQ's at their website say that's just the way it is - when did this change? I always thought that such an electronic device would have been assembled in a humidity controlled assy room so moisture wouldn't get in and fog the display. Maybe that's in the 'good old days' before everything is crap-made in China.
I got a bose with my fiance for $270 then challenged him to getting a much cheaper subwolfer speaker. Well as they say bose is always bose but in my opinoin this is the next to it. This Altec lansing is a very durable and sleek set of speakers and would recommend it to all.
I have no idea what this product does. Let me tell you that it does not &#34;split&#34; your internet signal to run multiple hard-wired devices. So when I searched &#34;internet splitter&#34; on Amazon, this probably shouldn't have been the 2nd hit. I wasted 2 bucks..oh well.
Delorme Earthmate LT-20 ... If I could rate this product lower than one star I would! I purchased this program thinking it was as good as it used to be in 2004. NOT! First off I was led to believe it was ther 2007 version...it's not! It's 2006 Street Atlas. And they want $10 more to give you the 2007 SA update. That's not gonna happen! I 've tried everything I know and can't even make it open to MY city. It opens to Washington DC...I live in Southern CA. It lists my home on a street 1/2 a mile away. Personal preferences such as POIs and info for trip planning have to be set each and EVERY time you open the program. There's no such thing as personalizing it and saving your preferences so you can quickly set up a route knowing that all your preferences are in place. It couldn't even find the North Rim of the Grand Canyon until I put the latitude & longitude in for it! What good is that??? When I set up POI to find Campgrounds in a certain area, it cannot find them even when "I" put the names in....much less perform a search on it's own. This program is absolutely beyond useless. Worst money I've ever spent on a map program. I won't be buying this again!
I say this is a great value because the disc can be used over and over. That's a lot better than recording and then discarding disc after disc, when media content is no longer wanted. Great price too!
I've had this T.V. for over a year with no problems. To the people who gave it a poor review based on the fact that it did not work remember that between 1% and 2% of all new items are defective regardless of the brand. It is a bad item if it has many recalls.
Very good flash drive, faster than the others I've got. I haven't used it much enough to judge the reliability.
I've been looking for a "cheap" but tolerable set of earbuds to use with an iPod nano when I'm working in the yard or doing something active. I've got Etymotic ER-4s which are great for listening when you're not putting them at risk, but I wouldn't want to damage them while pruning trees!I've tried a number of inexpensive sets of earbuds (mostly Sony) in the $20-40 range and haven't been crazy about the sound. Canal earbuds in this range tend to have way too much bass.These Sennheisers, normally a bit higher in price than I was looking at but selling for $17 at Amazon when I bought them are still a little bassy, but a huge step up over the others that I've listened too. My only other complaint is that the cable seems a little short for active use and at least 5" shorter than most Sonys.So, I would say they're an excellent value, especially at the low price that they're selling at now. The sound greatly surpasses what you'd normally expect for $20 earbuds.The one thing I really didn't like was the packaging - they come in a very, very tough plastic clamshell. The way it's welded shut, you can't attack it with scissors. You really need to have a sharp knife. And since you can't see where the cable is stowed in the inner packaging, you're reluctant to stab at the shell too hard. It turns out that the (short) cable is all folded up in the upper bubble of the shell, so you can hack away with impugnity without too much risk, but of course, you only know that after you've gotten them out! If you saw the second episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm this year watching Larry try to get a GPS unit out of it's packaging, you'll feel deja vu...
I took a sound class a few summers ago and needed to upgrade to headphones with good audio quality so I could accurately hear levels in my audio tracks. I'm not a professional or anything, but these headphones worked really well in my opinion; I could easily hear all sorts of sounds in my audio and tweak settings appropriately to achieve the desired effect. Perhaps the most fun I have with these headphones, however, is just listening to my favorite music in my apartment ad volumes that would otherwise disturb my neighbors. :-)While not noise canceling, I can't hear any external sounds when using these headphones; when my neighbors are making a ton of noise, I just pop these on and listen to some music and it's like I'm all alone! The cord is super long, which is great for plugging in to a computer, speakers or a TV at a distance. Another plus is that even when playing music rather loudly, it's hard for people around me to hear any noise coming from these headphones. They are also really comfortable; the foam goes all the way around you ear, and there is padding galore making these perfect for long listening sessions.I can't say enough good things about these headphones! I bought them for academics and they were great, but I also love using them casually. If you want to really hear your music and are looking for some quality headphones at a reasonable price, I would highly recommend these. I've never once regretted purchasing these, they really are worth every penny!
After reading the reviews of these speakers from different websites, I decided to purchase a pair for myself. I am using them for ambient sound in a whole house audio set up. The installation is pretty straight forward. However, as one reviewer wrote, you may have to cut the hole slightly larger than the hole size using the given template. Removing the grill from the speaker was a small challenge. JBL includes a small paper tab tucked under the speaker grill. This is supposed to make removing the grill easy. With each pair of my speakers (installed 4 pairs) the tab would just tear off when you pulled on it to remove it. So, I ended up using a very small jeweler's Phillips point screwdriver to pry the grills off. No big deal.Overall I am very pleased with the sound of the speakers. They produce very clean sound. Using the speakers with a second zone amplifier with no equalization capabilities means you hear the music as recorded and the JBL's reproduce the sound faithfully. Shop around for the best price. The price of these speakers fluctuate from week to week. I always wait until they hit my price point (less than $130.00/pair) before purchasing.I'd recommend them to anyone needing some decent speakers for a whole house audio set-up. If using them for a 5.1 or 7.1 theater set up (ceiling only) you'll need to pair them with a decent subwoofer to get the bass response you're looking for.Some will probably suggest that it's not appropriate to use ceiling speakers for a 5.1 or 7.1 system, but, if that's the only area you have to install your speakers, then you have to use what you've got.
My lens was deliverer promptly, as promised and functioned as expected. It was a replacement for a damaged lens and matched my camera.
Great product - my iPod classic fit perfectly!! Prompt delivery as well! It's very easy to navigate the menu wheel while the iPod is enclosed in the case. The connector fits nicely within the iPod while enclosed in the case. I would highly recommend this case!!
This is a great product for frequent internet users. The Optical WheelMouse by Logitech works awesome on both MACs and PCs. The Optical freedom gives you control on any surface. The Wheel is great for scrolling all websites and eliminates the hastle of hinding the scroll bar on the screen. The Logitech Optical Wheel Mouse is also great for both righties and lefties! The software is no hastle and is up and running in minutes. I recommend this product to everyone
Wow. I just replaced a 5 year old 21" Viewsonic CRT monitor that was getting yellow and fuzzy. I picked up this beauty and plugged it into my PowerMac's DVI port and just about fried my corneas with the white intensity. Don't get me wrong about the brightness, it's a thing to behold. If they only made the automatic pivot software for the Mac...Nothing beats lots of screen real estate, and at 1920 x 1200 I have multiple web pages side by side open or Photoshop with all the pallettes strewn everywhere with a large image open, and with the plethora of inputs I'm watching NFL network in a Picture-in-Picture while working (well, maybe not getting much work done!)Bottom line - huge, lots of inputs, great price, Innovative stand with pivot, happy as a lark ;-)
They're great in terms of listening, but they don't look as cool as earbuds. They stick out a little, so if you're really into how you look at the gym, get earbuds. Theses stay in your ears better but don't look as good. Better than headphones, but not as good as earbuds.
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Packaging was good. The OEM box was inside a much bigger Amazon box, along with a large crumple of packing paper. Inside the box that was in the box, the arm components were well packed and well protected. There's a six page, nine language instruction sheet, mostly pictures. The pictures are clear, which is good, because the text is too terse to be useful.Installation is simple. Since it's a "wall-mount" setup, they want you to put it into two inches of concrete wall, or into the thick part of a 2x4 stud. I mounted mine on a computer desk using two 1 1/2" long, 1/4" bolts plus hex nuts. The mountings have to be strong because the arm itself is solid. Beat your way out of a crowd of zombies-solid.Assembly is equally simple, except that the keyboard tray is heavy, the screws are small, and the arm wants to move away when you approach it with a screwdriver. Getting the first screw in is really a two person job. You might want to ignore the instructions and screw the tray onto the arm first, while sitting at your desk.The tray itself is sized for a standard keyboard. My big old ergonomic aircraft-carrier style keyboard hangs over a bit on the sides, and an inch or so in the front. I put a couple of those rubberized jar opener sheets under it and it stays put just fine. The arm action is very smooth, both horizontally and vertically, and the tray stays where you put it. I have mounted it at the near edge of the desk, and it articulates enough to put the keyboard in front of me, squared up to the monitor. There is an extension on either end that will hold the mousepad. It's smallish (7x7) and it only sticks out on one side at a time. No using one side for the mouse and the other for your coffee cup.Three complaints. First, the mouse tray slides too easily, so if you push on it when moving the arm it wants to dump the mouse. This is evidently a feature, not a bug, because they give you a wall-mounted holster where you can put the mouse before you stow the keyboard for landing. Second, there's a surprising amount of play in the joints, so that in certain configurations, deploying the mouse pad causes the tray to tilt in that direction. The mouse won't slide off, but marbles won't stay on. I solved that by overrotating the tray slightly, and putting the edge of the mouseboard on top of the desk. There is also some shake in the arm when you type, which is to be expected, given that you don't have three point bracing. Finally, the primary vertical wrist control (flapping your hand) is tightened via a recessed hex nut. They give you a wrench to reach it with, Unfortunately, the angle is off just enough that the end of the hex wrench can't fit into the socket unless you move it to an extreme up position. The wrist is positioned well enough and is tight enough to not be an issue, but if it was an issue, fixing it might be a problem.UPDATE: 16 months later, I'm still pretty happy with it. The joints haven't loosened and it feels as solid as did at the start. About four months ago I swapped out my wired keyboard & mouse for a wireless one. There's holes in the back of the tray for wires, but I found that the cable path for my setup was slightly too long, and I kept stressing the wires. The wireless signal gets attenuated by the back of the tray. Pulling the keyboard away from the back an inch or so helps. Resting it on top of a keyboard box (or Amazon equivalent) helps even more.
The Palm m505 is not all I expected. Yes, it is a step forward but the color features are not that good. For the basic Palm functions that we all know, very little of it is in color. So little in fact that I call Palm tech support to confirm mine was not defective. The rest of it is &quot;a bit better to have&quot;.
It functions as advertised, no frills supplied or desired. Infinitely more convenient and economical than going to your local Radio Shack.
Do yourself a favor and look for another brand of player.I am also one of the people who bought this dvd player from Sam's Club a little under a year ago. The unit worked fine for about 5 months with a few hours use every couple of days. Then after that I could never get this unit to display ANY menus on the dvd I put in it, and later all I'd get is a "Loading Disc" message and nothing else. After that each time I'd put in a dvd I would get a "No Disc" message. I returned the unit to Sam's. They refunded my money. I purchased a Mustek 7" Portable DVD Player in it's place and already it behaves a LOT better!
these are decent at best, you cant adjust the sound aside from volume (bass etc) the sound was not very crisp, i like the innovative tech speakers much better
I was very much surprised when I received the battery that I ordered so quickly. Then, I was truly amazed at how well the battery worked and still works. Thank you very much.
I just finished my 50 disc spindle of these. Honestly i never thought about dvd brands before. These were the first ones i bought. I just bought some TDK dvdrs and they don't burn good. I ended up with so many coasters, none of them worked. It is after this i realized through all 50 of my sony dvdrs i never ended up with one coaster. Every disc worked and performed great. I only realized how great they were until i bought the cheap tdk dvdrs which were crap. It is better to spend extra money to get these dvdrs which will actually work instead of wasting money on a cheap brand, which might not work, like i did.
We have been debating for a while whether or not to upgrade to a digital camera. Since we are expecting another child, we decided to go ahead and purchase this camera based on reviews and price. It all sounded so good. Luckily we tried it out in advance of our trip to the hospital. We were very disapointed. I was expecting a much higher quality picture, but instead it looked like your average webcam shots. Grainy/pixely (is that a word?) and the movement was mechanical. It seemed to be trying to focus constantly. We were inside with all the lights in the room and hall on and the camera light. Realistically, this is the environment the majority of our video will be shot. Pehaps it performs better outside in bright sunlight??? Regardless, it is making a trip back tomorrow. Now we are back to square one and have no idea what to buy! And this baby is NOT going to wait. PS the sound wasn't impressive either. And all the still shots were incredibly blurry. WHY???
This extra-long monitor cable made an easy task out of relocating my computer monitor. I wasn't sure the cable would meet the maximum length specification for the computer monitor, but it seems to work quite well. I haven't noticed and degradation in my monitor's performance, resolution, etc. This cable was a great solution for my relocation problem at a great price.
I have had the Canon PowerShot S110 Digital ELPH Camera for a month now, and I love it! The compact size is why I initially chose this camera, but after doing research, I found that I definitely would get my money's worth if I purchased this camera, so I did. What I really like about this digital camera is that it has an automatic and a manual mode, so it is nice for the amature and experienced picture-taker. Also, this camera has a black and white mode, which I find fabulous. The only reason why I rated this item the way I did was I could not get the software to recognize the camera. I solved that problem by getting a CompactFlash card reader for my laptop computer, so all is well. I would highly recommend this product.
Great product for the price. As the manual states, it needs to be reset to zero occasionally after high winds; just a matter of pressing a button on the remote.
Upon opening the box, I saw that the cartridge leaked all over the place. Thankfully most of it was in the plastic baggie. :-(
there doesnt seem to be enough padding for the camera in the bag. it has several pockets but its not an impressive design by any standard.
Canon A75 stands out for its performance and cost. It is the best entry level digital camera out there in the market. The pictures come out clean and crisp if you use it outdoor. Sometimes, I get blurred images when the lighting is not too good. But that does not happen always. The camera looks sleek and stylish. The user interface is easy to understand without reading the manual. Btaerry life is very very good. I was able to take aroun 200 pictures with LCD turned on always. It uses Compact Flash -Type I cards which are cheap as dirt. Optical zooom is good, but images get blurred if you use digital zoom(which is understandable).Overall a must buy if you are looking to get an entry level digital camera that is worth having for 3 years and only wish to spend $200.
Not A bad Deal for two bucks. Just plugged it in to my laptop and to my HDTV and the picture is perfect.
I orginally purchased this product with a transmitter and receiver. I have a Big Screen and Projector outside in the covered room. I use this product to send Cable video and DVD video to my Projector. The unit has a antenna so I can change channels from outside. I also have another receiver connected to myPC via video capture. This is a excellent product although the signal can be subject to interference because the frequency is not that high.
I purchased this to give me the control to do focus tests of lenses that I purchase. It is just what I was looking for. It's very high quality, built to last, gives very fine control and yet is easy to move in larger increments, too. I'm not into macro that much, but it seems that it would also work great for it's main intended purpoase, which is fine control over focusing distance for macro work. This is a great product and I would recommend it to anyone that has a need for this level of focusing control.
Purchased without any memory card. For the price, less than $50 my expectations were not high. I have been pleasantly suprised by the simplicity and quality of this player.The screen is limited, of course and the documentation terrible, but it shows you what is playing, and after a little browsing around in the menu, you'll find the shuffle feature.WMA support for playback has not worked out well, but if you rip your own MP3 files, you shouldn't have any problems.The miniature joystick takes some getting used to - but once you figure out how to use the tip of your finger to tap it back and forth, and up and down you will find that it works suprisingly well.The SD card support is nice, I can use the same card in several different devices.Overall, if you are looking for an inexpensive, simple, reliable player, this is a good choice. Sound quality is reasonable, battery life good and the features are simple enough to use that you will actually carry it with you, and if during a workout, you manage to destroy it, you won't be crying into a pile of Apple branded iPod parts and carrying accessories!Good luck.
I didn't have an opprotunity to use my fm transmitter because the adapter was too large for the power outlet in my car. There was no way for me to use it unless I bought another adapter which was going to be another 20 dollars. I didn't realize that the adapters came in different sizes, I'll know to look next time!! Amazon was great taking it back though. I ended up buying the Belkin adapter. It was great. It has clear channels, fits my power outlet, and comes with all the adapters for both the ipod and charger that you could think of. I have 2nd generation nano and it fits perfectly.No shaking, no coming loose. I really like it, and the sound is great!! Clear as a bell! I also really enjoy having my ipod charged while I listen to it.
Great product...good price...best price I found was at amazon.com. It is backwards compatible with USB 1.0 ports. On some Win 98 2nd edition machines you may have to go out to the Lexar Site and download the driver update, but Lexar makes it really easy to do so. I needed the driver update for an HP machine, so I went out to Lexar, located the driver in a matter of seconds, and downloaded the driver. The driver installed effortlessly, and voila! the machine recognized the Jumpdrive.Works well on Windows 2K and XP and Mac's too. Now I am just waiting for the prices to come down on the 512 and 1 gig models.
Very disappointing that the speakers were used even though they were represented as new. Mounting holes had scuffs from mounting screws and one of the speakers covers was broken.
I already had an IDE casing and it was pathetic. I ordered this to port the hard disc from the old one and it was a easy and simple. The new one works great providing me with the interface to the computer to do the transfer.I have not rated fool-proofing since I didnt know what it really meant.I have marked the reliability as 3 since I have not done extensive operation, planning to install a Ubuntu VM on the same. Let see how it goes.
I am a huge NASCAR fan. I bring the full scanner/headset package to the races I attend. Well, I find that the power in my scanner just isn't sufficient. I can't hear my headset, even during caution periods. This device does exactly what I need it to do. It boosts my scanner sound level by about 50%. There may be a slight bit of distortion there, but I don't care, because I'm listening to just voice sounds overtop the roar of 43 cars with 800hp each. I wouldn't use this device with an iPod or something like that, because it is a bit bulky, but it does the job.
Please do not bay this unit. After 2 weeks testing it, I have lost 75% of DVD+R.In 2 hrs mode the quality is good and from 2 to 8 hrs you won't see a big difference with your old tapes.After recording 2-3 hrs, it will freeze up some how, and all your programs will be erased and your DVD+R and you will have to unplug the unitto get it out. If you are ok with the 25% of chances to record a DVD, you will have to deal with the smaller remote you ever seen.Keep this unit? Don't even think about it! If your local store has a return politic, have some fun for a couple of weeks and then returned.
I just bought my mini Ipod last week and it is a great gizmo. It is lightweight and has all the controls in the right place. I have experienced the lock-up twice in one week and I had to reset it. However, the iTunes software is extremely fast in uploading the songs to the player.Apple has done it again. Great piece of technology.
This is a nice upgrade for the future. My other CAT 5 cables worked fine but now I can be sure in 8 years (length I had CAT 5) that these will still work for future technologies.
I have purchased about 7 brands of these mini black and white TV/radio units, and the GPX model is not the absolute best, but it's definitely the best among those of the same price range. It brings in the broadcast stations and radio stations quite well. Not crystal clear, but good enough to be able to see exactly what is going on. Testament to how reliable this unit is, I have just purchased my third GPX.
The first unit wouldn't power up. Amazon shipped a new one that worked perfectly and shipped the defective unit back at no charge. Would have been nice to get it right the first time, but the replacement service and follow-up was excellent.
Finally a unit that gets decent reception in the bathroom. We easily programmed my wifes favorite stations. I think we got 5 out of the 6 FM stations she likes (102.7 was a little weak). You don't have to take it in the shower, the radio and CD both play way loud enough from atop the toilet tank to be heard above the running water. Solid, HEAVY unit.
bought as a christmas present for my dad and it was exactly what he wanted. Perfect for his Harley and he also bought the cradle for the car. Something I didn't realize, you can actually load music & pictures onto it. VERY NICE!
I'd like to start by addressing the issue that users have reported: Fire hazard with heavy load.My solution: Don't put a heavy load on it. Buy a power strip that is heavy duty and will protect your electronics as well as your living quarters more appropriately. If I had a desk power strip with a computer, monitor, printer, speakers, large lamp etc, I would be buying a battery backup anyways, this is not the appropriate strip for that. If I had a desk where I just needed to plug in a TV and my laptop with a lamp and a phone charger, then I would use this.I have two of these now, one on a plug next to a dresser that sits flat against the wall, hence the need for the flat plug. The other is just in a normal spot. The head does rotate 360. It is perfect. No strain on the cord at all.Note here: when rotating the head, either plug it in and rotate it, or grip low on the actual prongs, as you will bend the prongs easily if you do not. Also, rotate slowly, as it is not designed to be twirled around in circles like a top. I have broken one due to improper rotating of the plug itself.There are six plugs that are somewhat close together. I just hang any bricks of the last plug. I have a battery charger plugged in there. The rest I can only have normal plugs in to utilize all six. This doesn't bother me. If you need more spacing due to bricks, then buy a different power strip.The on/off/reset switch is on the end, and in my opinion, in a perfect spot. Other strips have an exposed switch that I can hit relatively easily. This one is tucked in on the end where the cord enters the strip and I don't ever hit it. I love that about this power strip. Well designed.If you have other questions, drop a comment! Hope this helps.
The sound is really great and the fit and finish is excellent. A very nice surprise to find such a great product. It even has good tone which is very hard to find in this day and age. Would buy again. My husband and I have had an electronics repair shop since 1973 and most new radios are not impressive but this one even impressed him, which is hard to do. I bought it to use in the shower and I hate to as it is so nice looking and sounding.
Don't buy this router if you want to use the internet. If you need more information read on...This router drops your connection every few minutes. It sucks and it will drive you insane. I had such a terrible experience starting with the installation, to the connection issues, to the trouble shooting that I felt compelled enough to come all the way to Amazon to give it a bad review. Please save your time and money and go buy something else.
I have the HP Pavilion 17" widescreen laptop (9000 series). While the sleeve is supposed to fit a 17" laptop, it is quite a stretch to get the new computer all the way into the sleeve. The sleeve itself does a great job protecting the laptop while it's in it, but it is almost more of a pain to get it in and out than it's worth. While the sleeve is great and colorful, make sure your laptop is not on the larger edge of the dimensions as, especially with the curved design of the sleeve, it is very difficult to use with some laptops.
Am really happy with my Cannon PowerShot SD1000 digital camera. I got the one with black trim. The device is responsive and fast. The lenses are great and the features are good enough to get you great shots in almost any condition. I noticed that the red-eye reduction feature sometime it doesn't work as great under low light conditions. I took some photos over Christmas under low light and the pictures came out great but with red eyes that I easily took out in the computer. I always pass all my photos thru photoshop but when you need to print photos on the spot is bad. The 3x time optical zoom is good, but it could be more. The viewfinder is really helpful, most cameras this size don't have one, is an easy feature that can save battery life. The battery life is good and the charger is small and easy to carry. The video feature is good but is not the best resolution. Overall, this is one of the best point-shoot digital 7.1 digital cameras around for value and minimal features.
The camcorder was great for a couple of months, and then, the dreaded "Lens Cap" error. Now it is useless. Fortunately, I bought the extended warranty from Sams, where I bought the camera. Now I'm waiting to see how that works out. Either way, unfortunately, the camera clearly isn't well made or reliable. Once fixed, I'll use it when convenient -- until I find a new one that is equally good and made by a more reliable manufacturer.
For someone who wishes to display video files from a remote PC or home server this can be a good display solution. We can store the file on a network-connected hard drive then display the video on our HDTV via the Medialounge wireless connection. Alternatively, the files can be put on a USB thumb drive and plugged into the front of the Medialounge, which is how we used to do it before getting the network hard drive, or your PC hard drive can be accessed through wireless. Once we got the connection settings right, it worked real well; however, it is annoying that only the first 6 to 8 characters of the file name will appear for selection, so some long file names have to be changed.
We had this CD case for a few months and had it about half full before the handle broke (it's hard plastic, not fabric with rubber on it like most large cd binders/cases, so there was a screw sticking out of the case once it broke). The sheets hold DVD's or CD's just fine, but closing it can be a pain in the butt because the fabric doesn't easily align at the top-it tends to flop inwards. The exterior fabric is durable, but that's about it. Don't waste your money on this. OfficeMax has a similar case for less money that's better made, and Case Logic makes a similar one that is superior as well.
I have bought several of these Wallets and found them to be very durable. I don't know of a better product for the money.
When looking at FRS/GMRS Radios radios ignore the marketing ploys that tell you the range of the radios (12 miles, 18 miles, 22 miles). All of the radios sold to the general public (except high end models- over $100 per individual radio) have the same power output rating- 1/2 a watt for FRS and 2 watts for GMRS. All other things being equal- every radio will have the excact same range. Why do you think that the more expensive the radio the farther a range the manufacturer says it has? Because they want you to THINK a more expensive radio has a farther range so you will buy the more expensive one. But they all have the same power output- meaning they will essentially have the same range. This is all a marketing PLOY to get you to buy a more expensive radio. A more expensive radio may have more features, but if the power output is the same the range will essentially be the same. You can look for the power output on the manufacturer's website, but I have researced this already- almost all models sold to the general public have 1/2 a watt for FRS and 2 watts for GMRS. With the power rating being the same the things that will affect range are antenna size, height of the transmitter, and terrain- usually things you will have little control over. So buy a radio that has the features and size you want and ignore the marketing ploys about the range.
Upgraded from an older model. Love the neatness of this one . The other model was way too bulky.. Takes cleaner pics than older model.. But i just love KODAK...
Basically this is a great digital dog tag camera, however it is not a professional camera so if your kids know the difference this is probably not the toy for you. So if this is the first Real camera your kid will own it is absolutely perfect, however our kids that are over 13 don't really care for camera's that don't have all the gadgets, or a perfect picture.
I've had this SB-400 for about a month now and I just love it! It's small and light that it's a perfect companion for my light but not as small Nikon D40. It creates a bounce flash perfectly, as long as you're not shooting under a high ceiling. It's a great starter flash and I say starter because of its shorter range compared to the higher model of Speedlight. If you want a flash for your D40, D40x, and even the D60, the SB-400 is a perfect choice and affordable too!Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor LensNikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor LensThese are all the three things you need and you should be good for at least a year or two, if you need more, then maybe you should think of going pro.
I was looking for a small LCD TV to replace my 19" Sony in the bed room. After I reviewed the spesification and reviews of this LCD TV, I thought this product served my needs well (cheap too) and could be my monitor's backup (good concept) as well. I had connected with TV cable and tried so hard to adjust every possible adjustments - brightness, contrast, HUE, saturation, etc. to get better picture. It failed on me (not even close). Now I am returning the TV. Amazon says that I have to pay the shipping and handling for the return because it is not their fault (which is true). So if you are looking for quality LCD TV, please go somewhere else, don't waste your time and money. I still give two stars because of its concept and price.
I have used several notebook coolers, higher priced ones and lower priced units. I have Toshiba Satellite that began running hot. fans are on the bottom. exhausts out the left side. This cooler has all but stopped the hot exhaust air. the size could be a 2" wider since my laptop is 15" x 12" but it still does the job. I use it on my lap/ fans are covered, USB line short perfect to connect -not much excess wiring. All in all good buy.Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler
The filter itself is very well built, the perfect amount of power it's terrific!easy to screw on and off. allowing you to take some beautiful shots, if you combine a CPL filter effects will be good.It works fine at 18mm with the Canon 18-55mm kit lens.
I bought two of these to replace really old DVD players in my house, and I would call these 'adequate', but not fantastic.They play home-burned DVDs and +/- R media which my old players would not handle, but they seem to struggle with some discs and will sometimes even stop playing. The same discs will play fine in my high-end HD-DVD player.For some reason, the subtitles default to 'on', which is annoying.The remote is poorly-laid out and uses REALLY EXPENSIVE batteries. I've never seen a remote use this kind of battery. Why not use a standard double-A like every other remote on the planet?
this tape sounds clear and it still works after a while ive had it for about a month and its still working nicely for my car
This product sounded very good, and had some nice features likean easy to use remote. But, within a week it had shorted out anddestroyed two speaker systems. Loud explosion in house, smell ofburning circuitry. Obviously, no output protection circuits. I am trying to get through to Sherwood, but they have not responded to phone calls or e-mails for almost two weeks and I am preparing to take my complaint to appropriate consumer protection agencies.----Note, I emailed, called Sherwood several more times and even tried to get the company I bought it from involved, but never have had the courtesy of a response. Zip. Stay away.
Well made Canon leather-like case with a convenient snape and velcro closure. Bottom piece screws into the tripod screw and can be left on for an extra measure of protection. Camera fits very well with a EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens or bigger. Edges are well stitched -- price seems reasonable given the quality of construction. Yes, made in China, but so are a lot of items. My only complaint is that I would have liked a case that would allow me to use the camera without having to take the camera all the way out of the case. I've heard that after market case makers make such an item.
I bought this product when Amazon was offering a special back in Nov. About 45 days later, it began skipping tracks on DVD playback. At first, it wasn't so bad, maybe one track on a two hour DVD. A week later, it wouldn't play at all. So much for being able to watch some fun DVD's over the holidays! Took it to the shop at the end of December (since beyond the 30 day window for return at Amazon). Upshot, it's still there and is expected to be there another "couple of weeks" since the part to be replaced (the laser) is on "backorder". I'm guessing it's because so many of the ones that were DOA from Amazon are now being refurbished!If you do buy this unit, make sure you play the heck out of it during your "30 day" Amazon window!
I like the remote and the whole concept of the interface with the PC. I think it is was a great idea to be able to save a profile with Logitech Database for later use to call upon. With that said I think this is the best universal remote I have ever own by far. It does a great job of controling all my equipment.My complaints are just a couple. I do not like the number pad all the way at the bottom. The remote could be laid out better ergonomically speaking. The only other complaint is the plastic case that houses the remote. It is very slippery and the remote tends to want to slide out of your hands, especially now in the colder months here in the North East your hands tend to be dry this time of year and this further complicates the problem.
Love this receiver. Price is way low and it's packed with tons of features. Plenty of power to drive all my speakers. An user here complained about the lack of tone control but I disagree. There are just a lot of settings you can tweek on this machine. You can set your bass/treb levels, speaker sizes, speaker distances, speaker heights, and a few more. Haven't found anything bad about this receiver. I was comparing this with other brands such as Yamaha and Onkyo. They lacked some of the crucial features I was looking for (assignable digital audio inputs, video switching, etc) and the Sony looks great. Definitely recommend.
I purchased enough of these to go on all my lenses. I see no distortion from the filters and they keep my glass safe!
This a very nice quality and sturdy product, at a very reasonable price. I have installed it rececessed into a wall, with power cords for electronics chargers (e.g., cell phone, Ipod, Bluetooth, FRS radio, camera battery) passing through the back to a nearby 110V AC power outlet. All the chargers are neatly contained in one place on individual shelves. In response to an inquiry about obtaining shelves that did not contain the CD dividers, Racor promptly sent me three "plain" shelves at no charge. Nicely finished product; simple to install; and excellent customer focus.
Actually this product doesn't do Jack squat to improve the quality of my top of the line DVD surround sound, home theatre system with 82" flat screen HD TV... but my neighbor Ed doesn't have one. BOOYAH!
This Senns deliver a nice and full sound. The noise isolation works pretty good. Bass is clear and defined, and it isn't weak like in many other earbuds. The mids are very good too, the highs are not as crisp and clean as the Koss KSC75 but work pretty decently. This thing is very comfortable to wear and if you use the right size cup, it will stay in your ears. The cable is very thin but it looks and feel very resistant and so are the buds. The asymmetrical design could be terrible or great depending on your taste, for me it is great, so I don't have cables in my front. I recommend this to anyone who wants some good IEM for a decent price.
In the past I used budget lens filters. I'd make due with the average sunpak that sufficed just fine to protect the lens. I never understood why filters got so expensive. That was until I ordered some L glass and decided that if I was going to pay well over a thousand dollars for my lens, I could spend a buck more to protect it. this filter is FLAWLESS. In fact, the glass is SO CLEAR that you cannot see it when you hold it up. The only thing that gives it away is a fleck of dust at the right angle. Owing to the fact that it is so clear you can't see it when holding it up, if there is any light loss, it is certainly negligible. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this filter. The quality of the ring is wonderful and it is relatively difficult to induce glare.*UPDATE as of 7/29/12*I have recently ordered a second filter for an 82mm lens. These are VERY worth the money.
Fantastic product. I bought it for my 2007 Honda CR-V with Navi. I was able to put an 8GB card into it and now I have 989 extra songs to choose from. Doesn&#8217;t take long to load the songs either..maybe 10 seconds if that.
I ALSO had the PIP fail in my unit, in fact - it never worked out of the box. Zenith service sent someone out, they had to haul it away for a few days (couldn't fix it onsite), and I got it back. Worked fine ever since. No other problems. So, only that little annoyance, and I'll give it 4 out of 5.
30 discs and not 1 coaster. All burned with imgburn at 4x (I have 3 disc drives so I bumped it down so that I wouldn't have to worry about the buffer being emptied...) Buying another 30 today, definitely worth it at $1 per disc.
I took the inverter along for a family road trip and it works as advertised. I was able to power my laptop with no problem.
This little ball of joy has been one of the best electronics investments I have made!I bought it to make it easier to move music throughout my house while remodeling. Hooked it up to either my iPod or iTunes and just carried it to the room being worked on. No more CDs getting drywall dust on 'em.I took this to the ranch where we got married, and this became the pool/bar/living room entertainment, always controlled from my brother's laptop inside the house.The sound is great for a single unit. Heck, it's better than the Sony jambox it replaced (MegaBass notwithstanding).The only issue I see ... do they still make it? I thought about buying one as a gift, but it is not even available on their website (listed at $99, FWIW). I got mine from Woot a couple years ago, so I fear they may have discontinued it.
These Speakers Are Awsome!!!!!! The bass sounds are great and powerful. They are great! I totally recomend them to anyone looking for computer speakers with a subwoofer. It took me approxamately 5 minutes to set up. Get them!!!
i needed my navigon delivered in time to travel the usaand they had no problem changing my deliver date at no expense to meso i would get it before i should have i was totally impressedjust a great job by rcsand by the way the navigon is greatthanks
I have had this screen for over a year now, I use it all the time. My husband and I put it away whenever we're not using it very easily and it keeps the house uncluttered and organized. The kids are always inviting their friends over for a movie night and we enjoy it very regularly. It has turned out to be an excellent purchase, especially for the price.
The DCR-HC90 is a fantastic little camcorder that performs well in all types of settings. It might be the best consumer camcorder for recording in low/dim light. For more information, photos and clips, visit my website:(...)
I purchased these speakers one month ago, and installed them in my office's computer. Later on that same day, we received good news from a customer who agreed on a huge proposal we presented to them. So, I placed an Aerosmith CD in my computer, and gathered all my coworkers to give them the good news, and the sound just filled all our building. Everyone was just impressed by the looks of the speakers, but mainly by the incredible sound they deliver.I am very happy with my purchase.
You will enjoy it, but not for long. I know at least a dozen of stories (mine included of course) of users who had problems either with black lines or lots of dead pixels on the monitor and also with their hard drives.If you want to draw digital style, you better get a professional pen tablet for a quarter of the cost of this computer that Sony just pretends never existed and ignores buyers complains.
I love this camera! It's inexpensive, takes good pictures, and has great battery life. And I love the video feature! I did wish it came with more memory, though. But I guess all digital cameras only come with 16MB.The camera is very easy to use. I haven't had any problems with it yet!
Just received it in the mail & love it so far. Such a snug fit that I kind of had to struggle putting my Nook in this case. I shook it to test it & so far, so good. I can easily plug in the charger when needed so the only time I'll remove the case is to put in a memory card. It's also very stylish & well-made, with a magnetic clasp.
I am not complaining about the quality of this product, as it seems to be made well. However, it is not universal as the company states. I thought I would save some money buying this, but it is nowhere NEAR big enough for my 42" TV. The part that mounts to the wall is literally 8" too short. If you have anything over 20 inches, don't make my mistake. Check your manual for the best mount first...I wish I had.
What can I say, it works and is the only Nikon battery to work in the D200... can't use the D70 batteries, too bad
I was in need of some outdoor speakers, and after reading all the positve feedbacks on these speakers, I just had to give them a try. I am glad I did. Hanging them was a breeze, and the wire to hook them up almost cost as much as the speakers! We are delighted with the sound. We had just built an above ground pool, and deck, and these speakers make outdoor activities great! They look great too! We have white siding, and they just about hide under the eavesment. You can crank them and really jam, and they dont distort too bad. But, if your like me, you just want them loud enough to enjoy the song, and conversation on your deck. If you are in need of great outdoor speakers, do not pass these up! Amazon makes it great too, with free shipping! Enjoy!
This charger is great, I can have a battery charged and ready at all times for mycamera. It does just as is stated in the ad. It arrived promptly and in perfectcondition.
Actually, I thought so much to buy this one for a day.but now i'm happy after buy this one.Because i don't feel uncomfortable during use this one.this one has simple design and i can have a lot of space. !!
Whatever you use it in (Sony digital cameras/camcorders, CLIE, etc.) it will serve you well. It will fit whatever you throw at it though getting a fast USB reader or a floppy adapter would make sense when it's time to download info to your computer. I personally use it for taking and storing photographs (JPEGs) but technically, you could use it for any kind of file format for moving those files between computers, for example. The floppy reader (3x faster than parallel connection...) is my favorite and turns the memory stick into the giant floppy. It's amazing how tiny the stick is and I heard the 128MB is in the works and coming out soon... Is that why the price is so low lately?
If you have a 1.4x or a 2x Canon extender, and you don't already have one of these, it's indispensable. If you don't have an extender, don't bother buying this.
This DVD burner has exceeded my expectations. Additionally the price was right including a rebate offer with my effective price lower than some no-name brands!
I had a dream I was a recipient of a little "Mafia justice." You know... cement overshoes and all that. Well, I had my new Canon WP-DC13 Waterproof Case for Canon SD1000 Digital Camera in my hands with camera secure inside. I recorded the whole fandango from my special watery perspective and when the case with dry camera inside floated to the surface, the cops picked it up and tracked down the scoundrels. What greater recommendation can I give? This is a FIVE-STAR product. You ought to buy one... or else! Kapeesh?
I've had one of these Ethernet switches under running 24/7 on my home network now for several years and it's worked flawlessly all this time... still going strong even with constant heavy use. I love the compact size, durable construction, and reasonable price. I recently needed to expand the network into another part of my house and I purchased another one (now under the Cisco name). It's identical to the old one and is also working perfectly. I'll definitely buy another when it comes time to expand again. Two thumbs up!
Do I need to say more about this lens? Steal it when you can!
This cable I use it for connecting 2 Denon HS 5500 Multimedia Players and share resources between them.When you have a lot of cables laying around at the back of your setup. A color code is great.This cable is very flexible, and the touch of color is very good for ID.Works as intended.
For my little guy who is around 3T size, these are perfect. They appear comfortable as he doesn't mind to wear them. It's do nice that he can play without holding headphones on- these actually fit and stay put.
Length:: 3:38 MinsI will say that my experience with the Galileo Telescope is a bit of a work-in-progress. While I find the viewing to be powerful - I have a significant problem with the mount/tripod. It takes me time to simply find the moon. The issue is that the it is difficult to get the telescope to "sit" on the spot that you want.Having said that it is important to recognize that while there are problems it is a decent telescope at a great price. It will require some patience in the set-up, but depending on your tolerance for trying to find targets.Pros-- Great value- Decent power (See the video)- Two lenses - low power and a higher powerful- Assembly is relatively quickly- Lots of extras with the software and Mars finderCons- Tough to find stuff in the sky!- Poor tripod makes it much more difficult to sit on a targetFinal Verdict- While it requires patience this really is not that bad of a telescope especially at the price.3 1/2 stars
I love this product. It did take a little practice time because it takes pictures a little differently than a regular digital camera. (You really need to slowly squeeze the shutter button & don't move for about a second or so after you take your picture, where as with my digital camera, I click things quickly.) The CD had NO problem downloading to my computer. It was also very easy to learn to download the pictures from the binoculars to my computer. I also like the photo editing program. I would recommend buying this product. In fact, I am definitely going to buy a couple more for Christmas & birthday gifts.
Very simple box which auto-switches between Skype and regular phone line. This means you can make or receive Skype calls on your regular handset. Call quality on regular phone and on Skype is not compromised in any way.Only problem I have encountered is that incoming phone calls very occasionally switch to internet on the box, which disconnects the caller. I have purchased two boxes - one new and one used. They both had this same glitch, so it is either a standard fault or some artifact of my phone service through Comcast cable. I can happily live with this problem however, just for the overwhelming benefit of being able to go anywhere in the house with my Skype calls.You should note that D-Link discontinued this product in August 2009, although drivers are still available on their site for download. Make sure you install v1.1 of the software, not v1.0 which may be supplied on an obsolete install disk.I use XP, but the 1.1 drivers are supposed to work with Vista. It was not designed for Win 7, but some people have apparently managed to get it to work (search tips and forums for advice). If you use a 64-bit software version, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. It has 32-bit drivers only and there are no 64-bit drivers available for any Windows o/s.
This lens cap fits perfect on my Canon 50mm 1.8 and the price was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to replace a lens cap on their Canon 50mm.
This adapter cable is just brilliant. I used it to split the subwoofer output on a receiver to 2 subs. In comparing to a cheaper cable, the static noise that I sometimes got if I shifted one of the cables running to the subs, was eliminated. The connection is very secure and the shielding definitely works. The cable, itself, is only 4 - 6 inches in total length, which is perfect for my (and probably most) installations where it is required.I highly recommend the cable and would, unhesitatingly, buy again.
The product came on time and the price was good. Will order from them again! Glad I found them online. Local prices were much higher.
This is a great little flash,I learned of it from Ken Rockwell ( check out his site lots of info.) I just received it last night , and from what I can tell the results a great.
Using it to hold a Panasonic 54" Plasma TV. It is very low profile, looks great and is rock solid even with a large flat panel, doesn't tip at all. Well worth the money.
these speakers rock they hit hard and also have nice mids and great tweeters i have them biwired to a audiosource amp 300 .they are used for front left and right channels .with a pioneer elite vsx94txh two audiosource amp 200s for surounds your neighbors will love you!!!
Got this as a spare battery for my Alpha 390. Overall it has performed as expected. As with all batteries, you should charge it befor using if it's been a few days since the last charge and it hasn't been used since. I gave it 4 stars because at one point I had been using my camera and it just died on me in the middle of a shoot right after I had looked at the battery icon and it said it had about half its battery power left. It just died on me with no warning at all. Luckily I popped the other battery in and continued shooting, but the whole thing with the battery dying with no warning whatsoever was so annoying I almost returned the camera. In the end, I didn't bcs I realized I had used it to take more than 265 pics over a week without charging between uses, plus viewing all those 265 pics after taking them and deleting some. About 100 of those shots where also long exposures in the Bulb setting of the camera. So... Overall, the battery life was pretty good. BUT I still think any battery should give some sort of warning that it has little power left.One more thing... And I am writing this bcs I know a lot of us don't read the instruction manual or don't read the basic parts, such as charging the battery. At least with my A390, the charger turns on an orange light, which means it is charging. Then, it turns on a yellow light... which must mean it is fully charges, right? Wrong. The yellow light comes on when the battery has reached a "Regular" charge, whatever that is. If you want a FULL battery charge, you must continue to charge it for an HOUR after the yellow light has turned off. This is counterintuitive to say the least, but when I read this, right after the incident with the camera dying on me, I was very impressed. More than 265 shots over the course of a week and it wasn't even fully charged? To me, that is great battery life. Still should give a warning when power is almost out.I should also add that I saw this at SonyStyle and it sells for $65, about twice what I paid for it.
This mp3 player works great! I was able to put movies and mp3s on it for my kids and they love it.
This was just what we needed. The still pictures are great as are the videos. And it also works really well in different lighting. We would definitely recommend this to other consumers.
it is wonderful to have on our trips to Europe and in the USA.For european travelers I highly recommended this product.
I usually don't care to write reviews but i am so happy with this product I have to tell others. I purchased this one in March 2009Pros1. Gives you all the Trip summary (you have to touch the Speed Icon - Bottom Left of the screen to navigate to this)2. Shows you your next turns and details even while driving(you have to touch the - Bottom Right Icon of the screen to navigate to this)3. you can actually play with the map Like an Iphone Touch screen4. Accurate5. Fast recalculation (Rerouting) - Less then 3 seconds6. Easy to Carry in your pocket. I like the case7. text to speech at Correct timings - Saying "Stay Left" on a freeway exactly when it is going to split ahead8. Says destination arrived on your Left/Right9. Connect it to the phone Via Blue tooth and you can actually call from it to the POI's directly10. Best PriceCons1. It should have been more easy to assemble and fix it in to your car. Currently it has three parts to fix. (This is only if you are going to remove it after every trip)Bhavin
My son-in-law wanted this type product. I selected this for him. He loves it, so it must be good. He is a professor and very discerning.
I have no idea what this cable is for but just got a new hd tv... i have attached it to my tv.. and sometimes the sound is like robotish...or like computer generated sounding kinda, don't know how to explain it, and sometimes weird things with the pic, but there is no way I can attribute this to that cable except it doesn't happen when I don't use it, BUT that could be the nature of this technology... I mean the price was right and the service was expedient and problem free... but I notice that some places sell them for substantially more and not sure if this is one of those things you have to invest in.DO NOT ALLOW my not knowing a bad reflection on this company unless you somehow know it s applicable
We didn't really use this much, so I was pretty surprised when it died, just 30 days short of the 1 year warranty. RCA support is a nightmare. The 866 number on the unit says they're so overloaded with calls that I should wait 3 days before calling back. I e-mailed their support, who gave me a number to call for an RMA. After waiting an hour to talk to a rep, it turned out that number didn't handle this model and he gave me (you guessed it) the original 866 number to call.
Installation was surprisingly quick and easy thanks to well-written and well-illustrated directions. Print quality is great, and if space is an issue, you'll love the size.
I was hesitant to buy a cool mist humidifier because I heard that they are loud and messy. I finally gave in and bought this because my 8 month old and I both got a cold and could not breathe at night. I reluctantly purchased this because the claims on the box seemed so persuasive. I kept the original packaging and receipt because I did have my suspicions. The only thing it did to the room was make it colder. Our noses were running all night long and it felt like the room was air conditioned. I am returning it as soon as my baby and I get over this cold. I am going to purchase a vaporizer instead.
If you are just starting out as a photographer and this is your first DSLR, this wide angle to medium telephoto zoom lens will do just fine. A focal length of 18 millimeters on the wide end of this zoom is the same as 28.8 mm on a full frame camera. The edge sharpness suffers when used with a wide open aperture but improves as you stop down a few f-stops. Also, this lens lacks a focus ring that has a distance scale which might make focusing tricky (for instance if you are trying to capture the aurora borealis). The lens also has a cheap plastic feel about it which is quite expectable since it is designed as a low cost lens. To this lens's credit it is very light which makes it ideal for light backpacking.However, if you plan on becoming serious about your work, you might want to start considering the alternatives. One option is to pass this lens by completely and go with the Canon EF-S 17-85 IS USM lens. Not only is the EF 17-85 (~$500) equivalent to ~27 mm on the wide end, it has IS capability and is a much sharper lens (it should probably come with a box of bandaids!). If you plan on becoming very serious about your work, I would also strongly urge you to consider the Canon 17-40 f/4 L lens which is one of Canon's professional lenses. While it is much more expensive (~$600) and heavier, the results are very sharp and it is weather sealed. If you are after and ultra-wide angle lens, the EF-S 10-22 is the way to go although it is only useable on APS-C sized DSLR sensors which to be honest is only going to be a problem if you plan on upgrading to a full frame camera such as the Canon 5D in the near future. The EF-S 10-22 is equivalent to 16-35 mm on a full frame camera and is another very sharp lens.It is important to remember that you just dropped $800+ on a camera body and trying to get off cheap by buying a cheap lens will lead to disappointment.
Last year I bought a Mac Mini after I was impressed trying it at my local Apple store. I am tired of Windows with its quirks and constant barrage of viruses, worms, bots and all and the investment to try living with Mac OS X became reasonable with the Mini. The operating system foundation is mature and proven and it has a very nice user interface. And the Mini came with nice features as well! One year later, I like Mac OS X even more and I'm really glad I came back to Apple's fold (I owned an Apple IIe before I jumped ship). So I decided to get the iBook to replace my Windows-based notebook PC. It's small, light, has a great-looking screen, built-in wireless and Bluetooth and I just needed something for travel or moving about the house. At first, I hesitated because of the imminent release of the Intel-based models and rumors of a 13" widescreen but seeing that Apple is showing continued support for PowerPC-based machines by moving to Universal Binary code rather than releasing a dedicated Intel development environment, I decided that the current iBook answers all my needs. It also helped a lot that Amazon had a rebate program so the decision became much easier. One week after I got my iBook, I have no regrets and I continue to discover small things that just makes me feel more that I made the right move.
Wow! This frame shows excellent images with great resolution. I bought one for my mom for Christmas and was very pleased with the quality of the photos shown. A friend just bought a Pandigital for me and it was terrible due to distorted images. Though you may pay extra, there is a huge difference between this frame and others. Pay the extra money because you won't be disappointed. I am returning the Pandigital so I can buy the Phillips frame.
Compared to other earlier Nikon batteries, this one is finally worth its salt. My d300 gets hundreds of non-flash shots with the battery, and it charges in just a few hours.I have two of them and cycle them through my battery grip. Going on three years now, and they're still going strong!
Stream line, simple, very bright contrast. Saves tons of space in my cabinet. Great deal on a Great Product!
A flash extension cord is a necessity for any serious amateur or professional. The Canon OC-E3 is the one to use with your Canon 430EX or 580EX II, as it supports the all important ETTL II. Unfortunately, the OC-E3 won't work in all real world assignments / pleasure situations.Canon missed the functional mark by making the cable length only 2 feet coiled and 3-3.5 feet extended. As it is I can't spread my arms apart, around, or above an object without the cord getting into the frame.While the provided length is better than having the flash right above the camera, two feet just doesn't provide the necessary artist freedom necessary.Obviously Canon's considers situations requiring lengths longer than 3.5 feet are when you should go wireless. They are wrong, as any distance within your reach justifies the lower wired cost. The cable's actual length should be your reach plus several additional feet to allow for wrapping the cord outside of the camera's frame.As for how long the OC-E3 will hold up with daily usage, I don't know. I recently got mine and haven't tried it in my normal routine.As for what I'm going to do about the length, I'm not sure. I may look to modify the cord as another reviewer did with female CAT5 connectors. My concern is how the modifications will stand up in wet weather. I suspect in the end, I'll keep the cable as it and use it for applications with a strobe frame, doing close up, macro, or tent work.As for applications needing longer lengths, but don't justify wireless cost (or carrying the extra hardware), I'll keep looking for a longer cable. Unfortunately, it won't be a Canon product (as Canon doesn't make a longer cable), but that is their loss.This cable is not worth the price Canon is asking, as it works in too few applications to justify the cost. Please don't get me wrong, I see where a short cable is very useful and necessary, but I'd suggest looking at a third party cable that is the same length (reflecting the reduced number of applications this cable covers). Unless you'll never need the cable to be say 6 extended feet (or as I suspect 6 to 8), in which case I'd say the OC-E3 is the one for you.
This surge protector has a very large capacity with twelve outlets but it was way to huge to fit any where I had in mind to use it. I returned it to Amazon.
I use a Sony A700 with "G" class professional lenses and use the Panasonic LX1 for quick shots. I gave this to my girlfriend in Tallinn to take pictures as she is not one for manuals and technical details but has a good "eye" for pictures. It is even more useful and versital than the LX1 and sometimes frustrates me as I am trying to change lenses (even with professional zooms) and she already has the images I wanted It is tiny and light compared to a DSLR but very easy to use and gets great fine quality images. For thousands of dollars less, how can you go wrong even as a backup. I have one of her sunsets in FL as my screen saver - stunning.
The reviews posted at Amazon's site gave me reason to pause when I was considering purchasing this printer. Everything I read complained that it was far too loud, difficult to install and that there were so many other competing products out there offering better value. Well, folks - I'm glad I ignored the naysayers and bought it anyway. The print quality is fantastic, I had zero problems with the install and while it's fairly loud, in keeping with my energy-conscious upbringing, I turn it off when I'm not using it (or expecting a fax.) Simply put - I recommend it highly and would buy again w/o hesitation.Cheers,
This is truly the best remote ever. I press one button and I'm watching tv, I press another I'm playing 360, press another and ..so on and so on.Seems compatible with most electronics out there (if you check Logitech's website)Beware: Buy this only if you're extremely lazy or tend to misplace your remotes
Absolutely phenominal HDMI cord. Works as advertised. It was $2.15 shipped. Can't beat it. I can't even get these at my local goodwill for this price.
I don't believe that there is anything out there that can fix DVD's. Another reviewer says he buys one just to give it a whirl. That's what I have been doing, hoping it might just work. Well, this one dosen't, either. I have DVD's that are only a couple of years old, and are already freezing in my player. Lense cleaners don't work, either. I wish DVD's were never invented!!!!!!!!!!
When I opened the package, I really liked what I saw. It was the right size and what I expected. I can now carry around my flash drives safely and all in one place.
These speakers have fabulous sound without an external subwoofer. I like the fact that I can connect them to my P.C. and my mp3 player at the same time and can hear sound from either or both simultaneously without disconnecting/reconnecting anything (even came with all of the cables to do that). What a pleasure. Great product.
This stand works well with my Ipad2. I have the smart cover for my Ipad 2 and this works so much better! It fits in it snug and does move around while in the stand in any position. Its made well and folds up nicely so it can even fit in your pocket. I am very happy I bought it. We also have the Motorola Xoom and it works well with that too.
... everyday like for projects, video sharing or even memorable events that dont need a lot of zooming, this is for you.easy to share and save videos for your collection.
We recently remodeled our main bathroom and I was looking for a battery powered 'white' radio that was powerful enough to get good reception. I have has problems with other radios not holding a station and the sound coming and going and being fuzzy. I thought I would try the 'Sangean' since the product sounded like it might work. I am so very pleased with the radio. The reception is great, the operation is simple and it looks great in my new bathroom. I do not use it in my shower, but could if I wanted to. One of the best buys I have made recently.
I really am enjoying my Vibez MP3 player. The only negative is that accessories (cases, arm bands etc.) are not readily available.
Cable is a little stiff doesn't bend very easily. Put it on my blue ray player and has a good clear picture. Thanks
Several persons have written to me (based upon my earlier 3/30/02 review) asking me how I'm able to get sharp, hand-held pictures using my Olympus C-700 indoors.I neglected to mention in my previous review that, when I'm shooting indoors (for theatrical or sporting events), I'll normally switch to Program mode (indicated by a "P" on the selector dial) and adjust the speed to "800." This will cause the Olympus to select a faster f-stop/shutter speed combination, effectively freezing the action better.As a comparison, if one shoots on "Auto," the camera will select a slower f-stop/shutter speed combination, and the photos may come out blurry.I recently had the opportunity to make a side-by-side comparison of film versus digital photography to dramatize for myself how capable my Olympus C-700 is indoors.My daughter had a two-day dance recital in a darkened auditorium. I shot the first day using my Nikon 35 mm SLR with ultra fast print film, and the second day with my Olympus C-700. There was no contest. The 35 mm shots were blurry and the colors were muddy (due to the incandescent lighting). The digital photos, by comparison, were brighter, more colorful, and much sharper. During a particularly well-lit number, I was even able to capture another dancer mid-stride as she was leaping through the air. This was one of the most difficult lighting situations I've yet encountered -- and the Olympus C-700 did wonderfully!I hope that the above suggestion to adjust the C-700's film speed to its maximum setting when shooting indoors was helpful.
Does just what it is supposed to do. Just make certain that you do not get anything on the inside of the hood, because it wants to stick to the felt-like anti-reflective material on the inside.
The mouse is great. Fits right in the palm of the hand. Not to big but not tiny either. Works wonderfully with the laptop and not bulky to pack up.
No more will you fumble for your mini as you hit a speed bump or pothole and your iPod goes flying across the car. The Tunedock comes with 3 cup sizes to accommodate nearly every car cup holder on the market of varying sizes to ensure your iPod is always accessible to you while driving.
Purchased 11 months ago and used it constantly ever since. The handle broke and I cannot get it replaced or find a way to get it repaired. The Stephen Gould Co. makes it (or one of their companies) and sell through distributors. I purchase through PC Connection. They send me to Gould--who sends me to distributors-- who do not want to have anything to do with it.BUYER BEWARE.
I've yet to explore "Security Features" and hence unable to give 5 stars. But couple of my friends have used and their experience is good with security as well. Reliability is still early to say but so far so good & hence 4 stars (bought 3 weeks back). Main reason of buying was cost and this had Gigabit ports.Hope this helps.
The car kit was a peice of cake to install. It only took us about 40 minutes to prep and install. I chose to NOT use the mounts. It sits nicely on my console. All wires hidden and it worked out great!!! I ordered TWO more!!! One for my RV and the other for the Mrs' car.You won't be disappointed!!!!
My comments are on the PEG 710C, which I guess is now the 760 C. Like some of the reviewers, I too have owned several PDAs. My last one was the Palm Vx, a useful and versatile machine, although the black and white screen can be hard to read. This past August, I wanted color. I looked at this item and the Palm 505. I liked the brighter screen and resolution. I didn't care much for an MP3 player - haven't used it (yet). I don't care much for the memory stick - I haven't quite figured out what I'm supposed to do with this, and it is an attempt by Sony to get you to buy their other &quot;Memory Stick&quot; products (including peripherals which are supposed to help you connect with non-Sony products (to some extent).Yesterday, the Clie died. No explanation - it was not dropped, baked, boiled, or fried. It was fully charged when I left for work in the morning, and worked during the day. Once I got home, there was absolutely no response from the power switch. No response from reset. Not even in the recharging cradle. On top of that, trying to contact Sony on-line proved to be impossible (the e-mail I send to them kept on generating an internal error message from Sony's server - warning!). I was left on hold for a long time by phone.Folks, I am very upset, because I paid a bundle for this. First of all, I did not by this through Amazon or Circuit City, their online partner. I bought it from another major electronics chain, where I am going to march in with my receipt and demand my money back (even this far out from the purchase). I am going to go to the Palm 505 - larger screen, less bulky, and based on my past experience, probably more reliable.Too bad that I couldn't give this unit no stars.
After using AMD64 for a couple of years, I am back to Intel.Core2duo is really amazing. This processor is fast, about 3.75 Ghz AMD X2equivalent, and overclocks well with good mobo. I have P5K-V and runningat 3.6Ghz with a Cooler master Aquagate S1, high 20Cs low load, low 50Csfull load. Very few apps can use 100% of this CPU.Only downside is 45nm C2Ds coming real soon.
I bought this six weeks ago and was very happy with the price, which has fallen since then. (...) Best Buy for a 256MB CF card. You just can't argue with that. Where I'm less satisfied is the speed. My Canon Digial Ixus (sold as Elph in the US) takes longer to start up than it did with my old card, and takes over a second to save the photo. That's not long, but it's too long to show that photo in the LCD screen unless I manually go back and look at it. I would guess this would be a poor choice for someone with a high-end SLR looking to take rapid series of photos. So I would give this card 3 stars for being a perfectly functional but mediocre product(...).
way better than my old sonly dj ones. these are more rich in sound ad better on bass.only one think that would of made it better would be a volume adjuster on it. so i can adjust on the fly
This is the 2nd Streetpilot c340 that I have purchased (one for myself, one for my sister and bro-in-law. We have been completely satisfied. We especially like the voice directions because we don't have to take our eyes off the road. If you want an "entertainment center" this isn't it, but it will give you great directions.
I just got this radio last month and I already love it. It has the perfect amount of features: just enough, but not too many. If you want a radio a notch above the usual, with useful features like scan, vibrate, and weather radio, this is the radio for you. Reception is excellent, as with all Motorola radios. This is a great FRS for the money, currently [price] .... However, I give it 4 stars because it is a little confusing to learn. For the elderly or small children, I would reccommend the Motorola 5200s. They do not have all the features, but they are super-easy to use. Overall though this is a great buy for the money.
I bought this jack to play songs from my iPhone in the car. It didnt sound anything like music; I was doubtful of the phone/car stereo, but I had the same result from my other mp3 player as well. Then I tried getting another jack and its been fine ever since. This is a completely uselss product, tho its priced low, the quality of the make more than reflects the fact. I assumed since sudio jacks are so simple, this should be fine. I was wrong by a large margin. I'd strongly recommend buying other good jacks (of reliable brands). I didn't even return this since paying for postage might not make it worth returning!
These are clearly high-quality cables and the price is right, but they are *extremely* tight to get on and off. We worked hard to get them on and hope we'll never have to remove them again!
I love the value of the product, works like new and lasts a long time. Great price for the products that performs like original.
Orderded is product for a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, not really an internet buyer so i was skeptical of purchasing this product. Overall very satisfied and especially for 4 bucks.. cant beat that
I've purchased the unit about a year ago for my wife to do printing and homework with the kids. I wanted something with inexpensive replacement inkjets. This fits the bill. Replacement ink is very cheap, and last a long time.The flatbed scanner works VERY well. I'm very pleased with the ability to scan in color.Setup was kind of painful. USB is the way to go. Not as painful as HP setups.The print quality is very good. Speed is decent.So why 3 stars? Because before you can use the unit you have to run a "clean". We use the printer about once a week, and it requires you to clean the unit before using. It's a pain. Second one color has become completely clogged. I've taken it apart and now I think it needs a replacement print head, which seems to be >$150. The unit is still under warranty, so I'm going to see if Brother will fix it.Overall, I would recommend the unit, if you are a heavy printer. If you use the unit every day, the ink will probably not dry up. The low priced ink cartriges are a real advantage.
Classic seems to have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory with their MP6400 MP3 Player. I was attracted to the product because of its small size, light weight, the use of economical 128M Removable Smart Media card, use of a single AA battery for power, and the attractive price.Unfortunately, several design decisions,poor attention to detail, and very poor reliability and service make this product disappointing.The unit does not connect to the widely used Microsoft Windows media player, it does not play WMA files, and it uses a proprietary format for the Smart Media card. The player requires the use of Classic's own MP3 management software. This software is very basic and unreliable. Others have reported the compatibility issues with windows XP. In addition, the software does not connect to the unit reliably. This often requires several attempts to connect the unit. A much more serious problem with the PC connection also exists. If I am not careful to turn off the unit, wait, then disconnect the USB cable, the entire memory of the device is wiped out. This happened several times while trying to download to it.Finally, the plastic case is very inferior. It is difficult to open the battery compartment and the Smart Media compartment, The sliding locks are poorly made and ineffective, The display is poorly aligned in the case and there is no provision for a belt clip or wrist strap.In July the unit stopped working entirely. We sent it back in early September, and it was returned on December 12. The unit has now spent much more time in repair than it has spent working. The new unit is supposed to be their new MP6410 model, however it still looks like the old model. Time will tell if the Model 6410 is the great product that the MP6400 could have been.
I was a little nervous when my mp3 player crashed and I started reading all of the bad reviews of the service plan I had bought. But it turned out that I had no reason to be worried. I called the 800 number, gave them my service code, and they emailed me a shipping label the next day. I did have to pay shipping, which for me was about three dollars. Roughly two weeks later, I got a check in the mail for the full price of the player ($199.99). I was a little disappointed that I didn't get a brand new replacement, but I figure since mp3 players have gotten better and smaller in the last two years I can get a nicer one with the money. I recommend this plan to anyone purchasing a music player.
PROS:definitely adds moisture to the air.compartment for the menthol pads really helps when sick.CONS:expensive upkeep. our filter molds within a month, which means $8 for a new one. I could have bought another humidifer for what Ive spent on filters over the past year.the fan started growing mold within a yearcleaning is tedious and still doesnt prevent moldOrdering a Crane right now.
The item is as described .. it was promptly delivered and well packaged .. I just don't "love" Tiffen filters. This was handy, that's all.
This HD enclosure is a great tool, especially if you need to extend your HD with USB. However, it is made from a metal frame that screws together and the metal is not cut correctly so some of the side panels will fall out.
Yes its a little over priced, but I'll tell ya, its the best remote control I have ever bought. Once programed it works flawlessly. I would highly recommend it.
I was in Europe with this adapter and the internal fuse blew. Guess what, I could not find another fuse for it ANYWHERE and ended up buying a cheap adapter at the hotel. As large as this product is there should be an extra fuse (at least 1) in another compartment somewhere.Plus, as noted in other reviews it will not accept 3 prong plugs.Once I came home I tried to find a replacement fuse,still no luck. Threw the unit away.Not recommended.
Originally, I had brought the Mits. 65" 734 from fry's and after a week I still didn't have my TV and they weren't even sure if I was going to get one the next week. All they had was open box 734. Who knows how long that bulb was used... It only has 2,000 to 3,000 hours of bulb life. That's $300 every other year to have the TV to work.So, I asked the salesman which other brand rear projection would they recommend and they pointed out the Samsung. Went home, did a little research and read a little review and poof I got the TV that night.The TV is better at home than at the store.The lighting in your living is darker, so the TV is very bright.It is also smart too. IF I am watching cable and I turn on my DVD player, the TV automatically switches to DVD mode.The angles from the TV for viewing is more than enough in my house.The TV Remote is universal once you program your components 3 digital code.It is not too Warm or Hot. This TV does not heat up like other HDTV.61" is pretty big... IT seems smaller at the local store next to other big screen TV.
The Coby MP-C741 I bought won't work. Sometimes it plays one song o.k., but when it switches to the next song, it always switches to fast forward mode, and then there is no sound. If I fast backward the song, it starts playing, only to start the next song in fast forward mode.Also it has started just freezing up at after 12 minutes ....I'm very disapointed with this product.
Picked this up because I needed something for my 15 x 15 foot family room that had a small footprint and low cost. Also, I wanted my kids to be able to play DVD's with-out using my high end system.This is a slim player, and the speakers are small as well. Koss has a good rep, but this unit (after checking the fine print in the manual) is actually made by Oritron.The install was easy enough, everything is color-coded. The wires to the speakers could be longer. If you aren't going to set-up the front speakers and center channel very close to the DVD unit, you'll be paying a trip to the store for speaker wire!.The sub-woofer could also use a longer wire. The on-screen instructions and calibrations are user-friendly; you can adjust items like distance from speakers and loudness of each speaker.Also- if you have an old t.v. (with-out inputs), you'll have to buy an RF modulator.So even though, the initial price for the Koss DVD player is low, you can have an additional outlay [money] for extra wires and the modulator.Performance-wise, the system is not bad. Althought the unit only puts out 200 watts (over the 5.1), the sound is clear and strong enough. You're not going to be able to fill an auditorium with the sound, but it's adequate for a decent sized room.The sub-woofer pumps out plenty of bass as well. There are the usual settings for stadium, hall, disco, live, etc that you can play around with as well.We put the Lord of The Rings DVD on and it sounded great.You might want to adjust the surround settings to fit your soundfield.The fan is loud, but if you're not sitting on top of the unit, it's not noticeable.The remote control has small buttons, but not microscopic.The system takes a while to load a dvd. Also, if you want to load or remove a disk, the DVD defaults to on and you'll lose the picture on your tv screen. This aspect is absolutely maddening!All in all, for the price, you get an integrated system that ties everything together nicely since it also has two aux inputs (so you can pump your tv and vcr through it as well).As a secondary unit (that you could let your kids use as a knock-around system), it's fine. Just don't expect the quality of an [expensive] system.
We purchased the Ion Portable PA system for my daughters 11 birthday party. We had a disco dance party in the basement. The product works great. The ability to have two microphones working at the same time with separate volume controls was fun. The sound is very good, not like a Bose machine but good. Battery life seems strong. We have not used it outside yet but I would imagine it will work just fine. Very heavy duty construction but rolls like luggage. Too heavy for a young person to lift up. I would definitely buy the product again.
Very easy setup and it works as expected. There is interference when the microwave oven is operated, but other then that, the picture and sound are perfect. Recommended.
What can you say? It fits into the HDMI slot on my computer and on my TV and transmits HD video and audio. We currently use it for watching Netflix (Computer>TV). It looks and feels like a quality product, not "cheap". If you can wait on the shipping, it's about 1/2 the price of the same cable at WalMart or Target.
My boyfriend works as a DJ on weekends and recently lost his pa due to theft. I purchased this particular pa as it also contained an built in cd player and mp3 capability.This was the best most affordable solution in a pinch, The pa was delivered in time for his next show...I hope this one stays around a bit longer.
This is my second Microsoft Ergonomic keyboard.I like this new board for:Ease of operation.Good looks.Quiet while typing.Key layout.
This product did not fit my 2010 Ford F150. I instead needed a $50 wiring harness also made by Metra. Check their website for more information.
I agree with the general contention of the above two reviewers that a fairer price for this cable would be around $50-60, rather than $100. However there are a couple of factual errors in their reviews. First, Monster cables *are* ATC-certified and are indeed allowed to display the HDMI logo -- check any box! Second, just because they carry digital data does not mean that HDMI/DVI cables are immune to noise -- they are quite susceptible to noise. It is easy for electrical interference from neighboring devices to flip bits (0 to 1 or 1 to 0) on a cable. Indeed HDMI cables have been demonstrated to suffer from significant degradation in signal quality without adequate sheilding, so a good cable like Monster's has some merit. There are any number of website which will certify to that. Unlike in computer networks, which use extensive re-transmission of corrupted packets to recover from noise, the tremendous bandwidth and real-time nature of TV viewing make re-transmission impossible in any TV cable. Thus a good quality HDMI cable is not the same as a bad one.I have been an owner of this cable for the last six months and I am very happy with it. I have a whole mass of cables at the back of my TV, but I have never noticed any degradation in signal quality from interference. The picture has always been unbelievable on my big-screen HDTV, and much better than with a component cable I used earlier.
I purchased this case instead of using the hard case that came with my Canon 300mm FD f4L as it is smaller and lighter. It offers good protection for my lens as well as not losing safety for my expensive lens. If you own the Canon 300mm FD f4L lens you know how heavy it is and reducing any weight is a welcome relief. This case allows you to either use it on your pants belt (highly against this as the lens is heavy) or using an optional camera strap to haul it around your neck or shoulder. Good investment to protect your expensive lens.
It is hard to get the bubbles out of this screen protector and it isn't really anti-fingerprint like it says. However it was very cheap, so I still would probably purchase again to protect the screen.
These are great, mainly because i) they hold a lot of CD's, and ii) because the pages are removable. Very handy for sorting CD's alphabetically, adding new pages, swapping pages etc. I have been using these for 3 years, and am about to buy some more.
First off let me state that this is the 4 th pair of wireless headphones I have tried to date.The first pair were the Emerson 5-in-1 Hi-Fi S-XBS Wireless Headphones w/FM Radio which not only turned out to be a total waste of time and money, but were not even stereo like Emerson advertised.The second pair I tried were the Sylvania SYL-WH930CS Wireless RF Headphones Which were just as bad as the Emersons and were not stereo either.The next pair I tried were the B-Speech DSH-230 Calypso Bluetooth Stereo Headphones for Music and Calling which not only were not recognized by my brand new cell phone AND tablet, but never worked either, my PS3 was the only item that recognized them but they still never worked, (see seperate review of these by me).Now for the final pair, the Koss HB70 Streetstyle Cordless Infrared Headphone System. So far these headphones are exceptionally good !!! They are TRUE stereo with independant left and right balance control through what ever device you have them hooked up to. I use these for playing games like Fallout3, Fallout: New Vegas, and Wolfenstein on my PS3. Now for gaming these headphones are perfect, if someone or something is on your left side, you hear it on your left side, not through both speakers. For a gamer this is crucial if you are playing any type of game that requires knowing exactly where your enemy is. Sound is crystal clear as long as you do not overwhelm the speakers. For example, I can turn the volume up to 30 on my stereo reciever and lower the volume on the headphones and hear everything clearly all around me. For music purposes, these headphones sound just as good as my $400.00 pair of 4 foot tall Radio Shack stereo speakers, yea I know, old school, but they still work and sound great lol. Now here is a nice little feature I personally find worth the price all by itself, I have this setup in my game room which is actually a bedroom, when I walk out of the bedroom, the headphones turn off, when I walk back into the bedroom, they automatically turn back on. If you live with your family ( or girl friend or wife ) and need to be able to hear them these headphones are perfect with this built in feature. So to tally up the stars with each star being worth 20 points for a total score of 100, see below.Sound ----- 15, at super high volumes, from the reciever, voice crackles in gamesPrice ----- 15, well worth every penny in my opinion except for the eye glass problemFeatures -- 15, would have paid more had they been rechargeableLook/Feel - 10, after about 15 minutes the pressure from the headphones on your ears becomes uncomfortable, and even slightly painful, if you are wearing eye glassesSetup ----- 20, very easy setup and ac adapter cord is plenty long enoughSo a total score of 75/100 which would be 3 and 3/4 stars.I did not evaluate or assign a value for the range of these as for me that is not an issue as stated above and the particular way I am using them.
I bought this television well over 5 years ago and it still works GREAT! It was the best thing you could buy for under $2,000 at the time and we have not had a single problem with it, even the remote still works like new. I bought it at BB in 2003 for about $1500 with a couple of extras throw-in and they delivered and set it up for free. It is a bit heavy at a little over 200lbs, so moving it is difficult, but we have only had to move it a couple of times. I have a HD-DVD player hooked up to it now and the picture is great(yeah, I know Sony won this time, but I also bought a Sony BetaMax back in the day, go figure). I also now have a Onkyo SR605 hooked up that upconverts signals from other sources and they look great as well. I have had DirectTV sattelite since I bought the KV-36HS510 and get all the HD channels just fine and the picture is even better than when it was new, probably due to upgraded receiver and dish from directtv and/or my imagination, but either way I am very happy with my SONY purchase and will buy SONY when I get my Blu-Ray and new LCD flat screen XBR. I might even buy a Playstation 3 since the Blu-Ray player is built-in!
This little ipod is a great addition to my apple family. It is light and clips right to my clothes for use in any physical activity. It never feels hampered or bulky. I find that I can only keep my favorite songs on it because skipping is difficult when I'm working out, but all in all it's a great device.
This little gizmo actualy works. Apply just a little elbo grease and it will remove sticky dirt from your lens.
I saw a how-to piece on [...] on how to set up this product, and decided to try it. For anyone looking at this product, I strongly urge you to look at that piece.Following the instructions, I got it to work in a few hours. The tricky part is forwarding the wireless port, which took a bit of trial and error. Otherwise, all very easy to do. Given that I have very shallow understanding of computers, I would think that if I can do it, most people can as well.I agree with many people here that the support at Linksys is ineffective. The help desk person tried, but in retrospect, he did not ask the right questions to get to the bottom of the problem.Now that the camera is working, I realize that this is exactly what I was looking for. It allows me to get on the web at work to see and hear my baby at home. That is priceless!
I have this light for my Sony HDR-HC9 and it is horrible. Let me explain why:1. Too expensive. As you can see from the other cons below, don't waste almost 100 bucks on this thing.2. It's HUGE. It literally feels like it doubles the size of the camera when it's on.3. It WILL NOT hold a battery charge. It blows through non-rechargeable batteries at a record pace, and don't bother tryingrechargeable ones unless you want to use it for 2 minutes. Oh, and don't leave the batteries in it, cause it'll drain them even when it's off.4. It's a pain in the butt to turn on. There's a safety lock on it that makes it almost impossible to turn on with one hand. It turns off with one hand fine, but you won't have to worry about that b/c it'll run the batteries out before you have to turn it off manually anyway.5. The battery temp light starts flashing after about 5 minutes, assuming the batteries actually lasted that long.6. The shape bugs me. It looks like you've got some sort of weapon attached to the top of your camera. Or rather, since it's so huge, it looks like you've got a small conveniently-sized camcorder attached to the bottom of a weapon.Yes, the one I have might be defective, but I had it replaced once already and it's had all the same problems. I'm going to toss this light into a river.I also feel like I should apologize to anyone who bought this recently for not posting this sooner since I've had it for 6 months.
The IOGEAR reviews mentioned that they were easy to install. I found that it wasn't really the case. The first thing not mentioned in the instructions is that all firewalls have to be turned off. Next while there may be a lot of printers supported, they don't work with the Lexmark X125 (long shot that it would work for an all in one type), or the HP Phtotsmart 8100 series printer either. The good thing is that their tech support is very helpful and will take the time to work though the installation process. So for the flexibility I give it a 1, and for tech support a 4, for a 2.5. It would probably be a good idea for IOGEAR to post known and unknown printers that they are compatible with.
I am returning these today. They have a horrible stench that two different odor neutralizers and baking soda has not touched. I've had them airing out for a week now and I can't stand to be in the room with them. I've got them boxed to go back and I am still smelling them. My husband isn't as bothered by them, but he sits across the room from them while I am right next to them while working at the computer. The stink extends out about 3-4 feet. I looked at the box and it does say in teensy-weensy print that the product has chemicals and phalates known to create birth defects and reproductive harm. Made in China. These are clearly defective, as no one else has complained about this, and it's not a stench you wouldn't notice. As far as sound, not bad. Not great. OK for computer speakers. Little pricey for the actual quality. Even if they were free, I can't do the stench anymore. I've had a low grade migraine since I opened the box.
This is a sturdy wide wallet. It fits 8 CD/DVDs on each sheet, i.e. 4 on each side. The sheets are fixed with space in between. This allow the filled up sheets to fit nicely inside the wallet without being crushed against each other. It is very easy and convenient to insert and remove the CDs into/from the sheets after you open the zipper completely. This is a great product for the price.
This broke and cracked into pieces the week I got it. It was a waste of money. Also the back slips apart a lot.
Terrible problems with the calibrate to start with. Was using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 as it is highly regarded for use with eyefinity setup. YOU CANNOT CALIBRATE WITH THE LARGE EYEFINITY RESOLUTION. I origianlly plugged and played and things did not seem right. When i went into Logitech Profiler, Device, Game Controllers.., Properties, the "View Switch", "Throttle" and "Handle Twist" all worked properly, but when I got to "Joystick" it would not center. When I would let go of the joystick it would go anywhere. Sometimes all the way left, sometimes all the way right and sometimes in the middle. Uninstalled everything, the game, the joystick, the joystick hardware, everything. It worked fine on other computers. Reinstalled everything and it occured to me that the calibration was trying to go over 3 screens. When reinstalled, calibrated first, then change display settings. Once that was solved, it was fun. The joystick is very reasonably priced with many features and very adjustable (maybe too adjustable). Has a solid base and reasonable grip in this price range. Not exactly sure how they can put that many button and switches on for the money(under $25 with free shipping). Good value. Good beginner stick.
Works well with 8 dbi antenna and 1 watt transciever.Low loss along the cable but it is only 6 feet long.....
My introduction to GPS use was the Garmin GPS V (which I still have). It still works like it did when new, but it did have its shortcomings-difficult to see due to it's tiny display, inadequate map capacity for a trip of any distance, a cumbersome (and expensive!)procedure for unlocking additional areas(i.e Canada)not covered in the original purchase, and a rather anemic audio "beep" sigallin an approaching turn.Suspecting the mapset I had was obsolete, and having long ago lost the interface cable to connect to my computer, I was amazed to find it alomost cheaper to purchase a "modern" system than a current mapset and interface cable for the GPS V. I chose the C320 as I thought there might be advantages to only load the regions commonly needed on the SD card with the ability to add seperate regions as needed, or an additional higher-capacity card if necessary. the 128mb card that comes with the C320 is more than adequate for my local driving area-I purchased a 1gb card which is more than adequate to hold all of the western US and Canada which I may travel. A 2gb card would be sufficient for the entire North American mapset.I am very pleased with the C320. It resolves the major issues I had with the GPS V- visability,readability and audabilityThe only feature it doesn't have that the GPS V did have is the capability to display GPS coordinates, but I can happily survive without that.
Simple glass filter. It doesn't do anything overly dramatic, but it is a filter I use primarily to shield the 24-105L lens I use. My photos are unaffected by the filter and are enhanced with it. It stays on the camera lens all the time, and probably won't be switched out until I purchase a polarizing filter.Don't cheap out on your filters if you're using higher grade lenses. This is well worth the money.
Perfecta, larga duracionEn mi Canon PowerShot G6 puedo tomar mas de 1000 fotos sin que se agote.Aveces paso semanas sin usarla y cuando la enciendo la carga sigue intacta.
The Sony HDR-SR1 is compact and lightweight as are most camcorders these days. It is very easy to operate right out of the box. The touch screen menu driven system is fairly intuitive and easy to get along with. The ease of downloading to the PC is a big plus after previously having digital 8 to deal with. The downloaded video imports easily into my Pinnacle Studio 11 software that I use for editing and version 11 is ACVHD ready. If you've got the bucks grab you one of these and start shooting. PS The 4 MP still camera function makes nice still pictures too!
I bought a few of these to connect my router to a box with outlets for all of the CAT-5 cables in my house. They're good quality and I've had no trouble with them.Why pay $15 or more for these at a store when you can get the same quality for much less?
I purchased this item for my sister, and after listening to it, I got the Creative Zen version for myself. The sound is excellent, and the cost is less than the Bose version.
Discs performed perfectly--I'd heard stories of lost or contaminated data with 'bargain' or other cheaper Double Layer discs...I decided to go with the Verbatim discs based on reviews and the experience of friends, a little more co$t, but worth it in the long run....GH
This is an item I had been searching for as a new TV on our kitchen divider counter was very difficult to turn from the kitchen to eating area. This product is perfect! Excellent ball bearings turn the turntable effortlessly and I love it. The price is also very reasonable - buy it!
The projector is excellent. 3LCD technology proved to be more effecient in many ways than DLP (my opinion). The projector is bright and very easy setting to use. Even the style of the projector is nice. The good thing too that the bulp is not that expensive comparing to other DLP projectors. The price is fair and you will not regret buying it. At least, it is an EPSON brand.
I thought I'd have some fun and try to hook our family's PC to our TV in the family room. Cables-To-Go gave me the incentive to do it with this handy cable! It's a sturdy, well-built piece of wire that'll handle the massive video load with minimal loss of picture.Recommended for those 'special' projects you may have...
So I operate coin-op amusements with many different monitor types from CRTs to LCDs and touchscreens and have several "special" cleaning products as well as a favorite non drip glass cleaner and plastic/glass polish which we use on a daily basis. Well, at home, my big screen high end Pioneer plasma (very dear to my heart and eyes) needed smudges and dust cleaned off it so I set about my usual routine of product use to wind up with smears and streaks and a greasy feel to the screen. I couln't get it clean and was just moving the streaks around. I even tried a high quality CD/DVD/camera lense cleaner to no avail. Then I read about the semi porous nature of the front screens and was concerned I might never rectify the issue entirely. So I read reviews, did my due diligence in researching products and pulled the trigger on this cleaner. Thirty seconds with a couple of very small spritzes of this product using the micro fiber cloth (included) and the screen was sparkling clean and free of any marks or streaks! I was shocked. I doubt I'll use this commercially as I've had good success with our bulk priced products, but this bottle should take care of computer screens, LCDs, our DLP and my precious Pioneer for years considering how little it took to undo my failed attempt at cleaning this sensitive screen. Absolute 5 STAR product, can't possibly say enough good about it! Buy it!
Just bought this product from B&H; (the cheapest place that sold it I could find) and hooked it up. I wanted it to have DirecTV/Tivo combo unit in the bedroom without having to have a second DirecTivo device AND to have all my programs "shared" (i.e. not have to have the same Season Passes on both, and manually delete a program from both after watching it on one.)Installation was about 3 minutes and easy. Forget the manual; it's totally not required. The manual actually made it look much harder than the pure simplicity that the device is.I had some interference problems at first (fuzzy lines and audio pops appearing every second or so) until I adjusted the antennas (layed them flat was the trick for me) and the channels, which helped but didn't reduce it completely. I have no cordless phone so that wasn't a problem, but do use the Linksys Wireless-B Router w/ 4 port switch. That router and this device both share spectrum from the 2.4 GHz range. I set the router to use channel ONE and the Terk device to use the 4th channel to get the frequencies as far apart as possible. Once I did this, the picture improved dramatically and is essentially as good as a direct connection although it's hard for me to truly tell since the transmitting box with TV is an HDTV, and the TV connected to the receiving box is just a standard, so definately some quality differences, but similar to a convential picture quality.The remote control pass-through transmit part works very very well. It's really nice to have it totally built-in to this device without needing anything extra.My only concern with the device is that the built-in remote control IR extender plug only has ONE plug on it which only allows me to remotely control one device at a time since my TV set top boxes are scattered about. This probably isn't an issue for most people since their DVD player is probably right next to their VCR, etc, but for me it's a little bothersome. I think that RadioShack has an extra IR extender that I can wire into it to give me full remote control over multiple devices....Overall, an excellent product. Video and audio are perfect along with good working of the remote control through the walls as well. Simple installation and saved me hours of stringing a coaxial cable or others through the walls as well as getting all my Tivo programs watchable in multiple rooms... :-) Just make sure to adjust the antennas and channels, cordless phones, and wi-fi routers to eliminate interference and you're fine.
Superb sound quality, both the headpiece and the microphone. Price is right, too. Highly recommended.
I purchased one of these players for my brother-in-law for Christmas since it was such a great price, but you definitely get what you pay for with this thing! DVDs that are older, or have no opening menu seem to play fine, but any newer DVD, such as Terminator 3, Pirates of the Carribean, etc. will freeze during the main menu screen. It won't even recognize the Alien: Special Edition DVD!! What an embarresment!! Now, since I have already removed the UPC and mailed it for the rebate, I am stuck with an overgrown paperweight!! Now I am giving my brother-in-law my new DVD player and purchasing a replacement for myself. This time though, no off-brands!! I'm sticking to brands I know and trust.
Let me start off by saying, this is easily the best looking LCD HDTV you can get. I stood infront of about 20 different types and this Sharp, and one JVC tv looked the best.I am using a HDMI cable for my HD Cable Box and wow. Top notch. I used a componant cables for my DVD player and it looks better than I thought. I can't wait til DVD players can start using 720p or 1080i.The menus on this baby are so good looking and clear that they make your mouth water. Seriously. This is an easy TV to set up, plus it comes with different viewing settings like movie, game and several others.When I first took this baby out of the box, I saw no plugs. Then I took this cover off in the back and poof, there they are. This TV comes with a couple of accessories that allow you to hide cables, so, just another plus.I can go on, and on, and on about this TV.The only down side about it is probably the remote. I set my cable box to it, and well, the buttons are way to sensitive. I press down, and I go down two channels. I press seven, I get seventy-seven. That's it. Nothing more about the remote.Also there is a timer feature.As far as HD hook ups go, it has:(1) HDMI(1) DVI(2) ComponantI hope I was able to sway your choice torwards this masterpiece, Sharp Aquos 32", your my baby.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Sony MSA64A 64MB Memory Stick Media, like most 64MB cards, will store on average 71 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 53 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 32 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 25 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 20 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
I've only had mine for about a week now, but I've used it to play DVDs and VCRs and it is working fine. It has a good picture and good sound. I only wish I could set the closed caption feature to turn on when I mute it but go off when I turn the volume back on. Also, my DISH satellite remote control won't control the TV power or volume functions on this Sylvania like it will on my Panasonic. Both are minor annoyances but features it would be nice to have had.
All of the other review cover just about everything, exept one thing. People say their batery dosen't last as long as it says it will, but keep in mind it takes more power to see movies and pictures than it dose to listen to a song. So the batter life is acctually correct if you only listen to songs. A whole tv show (about 45 min) uses up about 1/2 of the battery. So keep that in mind, it is acctually the best battery I have ever had. It is defintly worth your money as long as you love to watch music video's and tv shows and stuff. The picture quality is amazing! It is one of the best inverstment I have ever made.
Before purchasing I wanted to make sure the heat issues associated with this machine have been addressed. I've searched various mac forums and the Apple web site and can't get find any specifc information detailing a) the problem b) the fix and c) if this has been addressed with a new revision of the machine. There are many posts on some Mac forums indicating hard drive failures, interior temperatures measured (via software using sensors) above 150 degrees F. I was hoping one of the reviews here would mention heat issues but all are simply gushing in praise. Anyone have any reliable and current info? I'd love to buy this machine but hesitate given the issues mentioned.Brian
The Canon CS8600F takes up a lot less workspace, and provides better results with copies than the HP 7400c, and better results with less effort than the Minolta DiMAGE Scan 5400 Elite that it replaced. Optical resolution exceeds that of either of its predecessors. The scanner itself is compact, attractive, and was very straightforward to set up. I like that it has an accessible power button (the HP had none), so that it need only be powered on when necessary. Startup time is minimal. The front-panel buttons (actually on the lid) are right where they're needed. Can you tell? I love my new scanner!
Was my brother`s present and bad choise...Bad sound , poor options , unless low price i too much when you have the product , you feels have been cheated! DO NOT BUY!!Seems baby dolls items..
This DVD/CD storage case is durable and easy to use. I strongly prefer the plastic tab which holds the DVD/CD storage sleeves in the case because the usual metal binder type tend to pop open when put under stress which often sends the DVD/CD storage sleeves all over the floor. Additionally, the metal binder type tend to become misaligned which makes turning the DVD/CD storage sleeves difficult as they may catch on the misaligned binder joints. It is really no problem to unfasten the plastic retainer strips and sort the DVD/CD storage sleeves. Finally, the handle is strong enough to withstand the weight of a full case. On a different case the full case pulled the handle away from the rivet which connected the case and the binder base together resulting in all the DVD/CD storage sleeves falling out. Do give this one a try. I think you will like it.
As easy to use as promised. No fancy features. I took it right out of the box, inserted the included batteries and started recording. Practiced by videotaping horses being ridden in a covered arena with heavy shadows and spots of bright sunshine. Despite no ability to change white balance or manually focus, the camera performed adequately. Had to shade the display with my hand to see what I was recording because bright sun was coming over my shoulder.Zoomed to the max, the pictures were not crystal sharp, but still adequate to record moments to share with others. With less zoom, the picture improved tremendously. Also used it indoors under florescent lighting to video a dog & handler performing an obedience routine. Again it was a bit fuzzy with the zoom wide open, but more than adequate for the person the study their performance.It was hard to see much detail on playback when watching the small screen on the camera. However, hookup to a portable TV was easy with the included cables. Everyone watching was impressed with how well it performed, given the ease of use and price. Every time you stop the camera and restart it, it counts it as a "new video". You can easily scroll through these snippets and delete those as desired. When you start recording again it immediately puts the new video at the end of the previously recorded ones.Integrated USB port allows easy hookup to computer for viewing. Have not yet tried saving on DVD. One hour of recording turns out to be a lot of time and the AA batteries seem to last a long time.Don't expect miracles compared to what you get with more expensive cameras with full features, but it's a great tool for capturing little moments for review or for sharing with friends and family.
This is a very good Lens, I'm using it on my Olympus E-300 and it is better than the original lens the camera came with. Gives you a good sharp picture and it operates very well in the zoom mode. Also adds a classy look to your camera.
I just received this last week. From the reviews, I gathered enough information to make the purchase. Everyone was saying it's the best bargain for the price. It IS.I hooked it up today and was ASTOUNDED at how nice it sounds. This thing compares to my father's Bose setup. The only difference is how high you can turn it up. For mid-sized rooms, this system goes PLENTY loud enough to fill your insatiable appetite for sound. The system has plenty of inputs and outputs, including 2 fiber optic inputs, component inputs, many RCA inputs, and even HDMI pass-through.One thing that needs to be mentioned: this system doesn't actually decode or process HDMI audio, it only through-puts the audio and video signal. It's great for cutting down cable use (use HDMI for video and audio instead of clunky component tri-cables and RCA audio). You can find HDMI cables on the CHEAP if you look around. Then just use digital coaxial or fiber optic for sound.*EDIT* To clear up some confusion. HDMI Pass-through means all this system does is "pass-through" the signal to your TV. It DOES pass-through the audio and video signal BOTH; however, the receiver doesn't interpret it. The sound will not play through the receiver (via 5.1 setup) but the audio WILL play through your TV. Simply passes the cable through the receiver into the TV. Why is it even on the receiver if it doesn't provide audio support, you ask? It provides two inputs and one output. Cuts down on cables. You can switch between the two.The bass is superb. It's not "rattle your guts and make you think something is wrong" loud, similar to competition subwoofers or Bose systems, but it's AMPLE for a mid-sized room.I can't recommend this system enough. For $250 (or less if you look hard enough), this is one of the best bargains online. Great sound, great quality, great value.Minor complaints: speaker cable is thin, subwoofer cable isn't long enough for rear-mounted subwoofers, receiver itself is kind of big. Nothing that hinders this great deal, though.
Nice glass filters. Works perfectly for lens protection. Does not appear to affect picture.
I was very pleased with the sony laptop we purchased from you. Apart from the mix-up on the billing I will definitely be ordering again. It sure is a lot easier to take your time and make up your mind on what you want instead having a salesperson sell you something they have to get rid of or are overstocked and then try to sell you extended warranties etc,,,,,
Exactly what I needed and came with plenty of length for everything. Everything seems very durable as well. Definitely recommended.
This toner is in its original package, in perfect state, and it works perfectly.... Excellent discount, shipped at time! Thanks a lot!
It worked and the price is great. New product in sealed packaging.No problems were encountered. Would order product again.
The Neo-Flex LCD Arm works great. Very nice. Works great with my 21' Dell Flat panel. I would recommend it to every one. This product saves my back from lots of unnecessary pain.
Disclaimer: I'm a Mac user. I own a 40GB iPod and I'm perfectly happy with it... it has a wonderful interface that, IMHO, has not been touched by anything else out there.Why, then, did I buy the MuVo Micro N200?Well, I'm a musician. My band has been looking for an easy way to record our practices, and every so often- always when I least expect it- a melody will come to me that I'll want to remember but if I don't have a recorder handy, I'll inevitably forget it after a few minutes. Plus I'm a computer programmer / web developer, so I always like having some storage on me.The N200 looks awesome on paper. It has a stereo line input with direct to mp3 encoding- great! I can plug in a Sony stereo mic that I own, stick it in the middle of our practice space, and record all our practices. It takes voice memos. And it functions as a portable storage device. Its mp3 playing and FM radio capabilities, to me, are just nice perks.I just got the N200 last night and, while it does everything as advertised, there are a few quirks about it that I hadn't read about anywhere that may have changed my opinion before I had bought it. First of all, everyone has talked about the buzzing caused by the backlight. It is indeed there and it is so annoying that I've turned the backlight off entirely. Someone mentioned that the firmware update would fix it, but Creative only has a firmware updater for Windows OSes. So Mac users- if you plan on updating the firmware for your N200, make sure you have a friend with a PC. I have a PC at work so I was able to install the latest firmware update (1.12.01) but that did NOT fix the backlight buzzing problem. Bah.As for the recording capabilities... voice memos work great, although you do have to navigate through the menu system to get to the voice memo part-- it would be nice if there was a dedicated button for this feature. I haven't been able to test the line-in capabilities much, however, because for whatever reason Creative opted to put a mini headphone jack-- I believe it's 2.5mm, as opposed to the standard headphone 3.5mm-- for its line-in jack. (The headphone jack is the standard 3.5mm one.) They supply you with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable but, well, that's not really what I wanted. I'm going to have to pick up an adapter to plug my external mic in. The direct-to-mp3 recording sounds great but maxes out at 160 kbps... definitely good enough for band practice and maybe some live bootlegs, but audiophiles will most likely want to look elsewhere. And when you're recording there are no level meters, so be very careful about overloading or your recording will be ruined.Also, while the iPod Shuffle and a few other of the flash based mp3 players have a built-in USB jack, the N200 uses one of those really small USB jacks that you're likely to find on a digital camera. I believe it's called a 4-pin type B USB jack, but I may be wrong. This means that if I want to lug files from one computer to another, I have to bring the 3' cable with me too. I'm looking for a smaller replacement cable or ideally a little dongle to directly connect the N200 to a USB port.I'm going to keep my N200 as it does provide a wealth of features I need and it was very reasonably priced... even if it doesn't have the polished Apple interface I'm used to. For reference, if you happen to be a VW / Audi owner, it's only slightly bigger than a VW / Audi key. I have my N200 on my keychain and plan on taking it with me wherever I go. If you want just an mp3 player for workouts, I'd say get an iPod shuffle. But this thing's got a bunch of features at a size and price point that is pretty good.I know I'm probably not the target demographic for this product, and I didn't come here to bash Creative- I just wanted to let people know about some of the lesser-discussed features of the N200. Hope this helps.
This is a terrific camera bag - I carry my Canon 20D with 2 lens, compact cards, battery and battery charger, etc. It is extremely well made and attractive to boot.I also liked it enough to buy the smaller version, which I use about as often with my back-up 350xt. It has been dropped, rained on, etc - still looks great and is very protective for my valuable cameras. I must agree it is not a backpack - but that's what I like about it. Very reasonably priced for the quality.Updated: 10-08 Although I now own 5 camera bags, this still has a place in my arsenal. Great for heading out for the day, big enough to carry basics, comfortable, attractive - my husband particularly likes this one over the others which I use. He carries a 40D along with 2 lens and all the miscellaneous items.
This little center channel speaker is an excellent buy for the price. I'm using it with a pair of Polk R15s and a Yamaha FSW100 subwoofer (no surround speakers) that are all hooked up to an Onkyo TX-SR304 and it sounds great! The dual 3.25" drivers do a good job pumping out good quality sound. It was able to keep up with the R15s and produces clear and clean dialog from a Dolby Digital or DTS material with seamless sound transition from left to center to right. The size is also perfect for my set up with a 32" LCD HDTV. The flat black plastic finish is made of high quality material and it doesn't feel and look cheap. The speaker came with a registration card, 2 wall mount templates and 4 rubber feet. 5 stars for this little speaker that could.
I'm impressed with this camera due to the metal body (my last camera was damaged in our luggage on vacation so this was important to me)and sharp pictures. I take mostly "people" shots with action (kids) and they have all turned out great! On a 24 shot roll of film I typically end up with 20+ excellent pictures - much better than with my old camera. This is easy to use, too.
I am very disappointed with this purchase. It was supposed to work better than my older model but the only thing that works better is it locks onto the satillites quicker. It was supposed to work better under the trees but seems to work worse.
Most of the reviews have done a better job than I could about the details of the good and bad about the 80GB iPod, so I'll talk to the people like me: Mac owners with loads of pictures, a number of songs, and a few videos.My primary purpose in getting the 80GB iPod was to take around my collection of photos from iPhoto for family gatherings and the like; also some of the short family videos I've done. (Obviously for this I also needed Apple's AV cable, not included, which handles video and stereo audio.) I agonized over the choice between the 60GB and 30GB models; when the new 80GB came out (for a lower price!) it seemed like a sign to go with the higher capacity.Good choice. Within a week of getting the iPod I had filled it to over 60GB with files that I would have had to delete from my hard drive otherwise in the course of a video project; it makes an *excellent* spare drive in a pinch. And even after finishing the project and moving the files back to the computer, I have 32GB of photos, music, and video. So if you have to choose a size, go with 80GB -- it will be less space than you think sooner than you think.Synching from iPhoto is as automatic and excellent as the synchs from iTunes. The iPod keeps track of how the photos are organized, making it easy to find groups and sort through them by date. Note, however, that if you are not organized in iPhoto, you won't have an easy time finding things on the iPod.Video playback is excellent, both on the small screen and on the TV (we have SD, not HD -- I would not expect the HD screen to be kind to the 640x480 output). Slideshows are also very good, although I wish it were easier to customize the tunes that go with different sets of pictures. And now I have six years of photos (over 8,000 pictures) that fit into my pocket.One thing I did not anticipate was need a remote control for the video and slideshows. So far I have not seen a product on the market that has not been slammed by reviewers.Side note: using the AV cable, I was able to capture video and audio output from the iPod to my digital camcorder. This let me take a snippet from an iTunes music video and include it on a DVD video project I did for my nephew. Not the best quality, obviously, but the object wasn't to strip off the copy protection, I just wanted to get enough of the video to add some flavor to the other video I was creating.I haven't given the battery a solid test yet (that will come with an overseas flight in a couple weeks), but while waiting in a store while my wife clothes shopped I went through a couple hours of video podcasts without the battery meter taking a noticeable hit.
This model does it allHave not had any trouble with it at all
I got my EOS300 a few months back. Having only used a compact camera previously, it was fantastic. Almost all my shots in the full auto and creative modes were crystal clear. Unknowingly, I also &quot;accidentally&quot; took some pictures which you might find in magazines. I am confident that my pictures can only improve castly once I start using the manual settings. As for the guy who claimed that all 6 rolls of his pics come out grainy. There must be something wrong with his camera or more probably, he used a film with way too high ISO rating. In the 20 rolls or so or film I've shot, I don't recall ever having even a SINGLE shot grainy. All in all, this is a GRRREAT camera for anyone, even if you just wanna put it in ful auto all the time, you'd be surprised at how good your pics look.
I bought this for my wife. She was going to be working out of town for a few days and, since the work would be tedious, I thought a distraction would be nice. She thoroughly enjoyed the iPod. Easy to work, completely mobile and unobtrusive. Just great!
They were ok - not great - for the two months that they worked, but then one of the buds stopped working. So, obviously, they're now useless to me.
I have had this item for a couple of years now. I use it with a Samsung CRT HD ready TV, TXN3071WHF. This was one of the first HD TVs that were under $1000.My unit didn't get much use for a while when I had digital cable. But I recently moved and didn't get digital cable again because it is so dang expensive.My first use of this Samsung set-top was with a couple different antennas. It seemed to work well when the antennas would actually pick up the OTA channels.Now we get a basic cable stream along with our internet subscription. It works fine with Time Warner's pass-through HD channels. My main gripe is that the auto-program feature picks up a LOT of dead channels. So I had to go through the guide to remove them all, which was pretty clunky.I mainly use it to watch Football games in HD. For that purpose it serves me well. I haven't had any problems with bad capacitors like I read in a couple different reviews.
I bought these for a second stereo in the bedroom. After giving them a good listen, I may replace the main ones! They are very acurate, great low end for such a small speaker, and an overall warm, detailed sound. Very pleased.
I loved this camera. Other than small LCD, I liked everything on it.It would have been better if that battries were Li-Ion. Its pain to carry a separate battery pack or charger..
I'd honestly like to give these headphones 4 1/2 stars, but it's not allowed so I rounded up because I feel they are better than the headphones I see with 4 stars.For starters, I own the Grado SR-60's and there just is no comparison. The HD570's midrange and highs are slightly better than the SR-60's (for the money, the SR-60's have the best midrange and highs on the market, IMO). The bass on the HD570, however, blows away the SR-60's giving it a much warmer, richer, and fuller sound.On top of that, the HD570's are light as a feather and are comfortable for hours (I could never wear the SR-60's for more than 1 hour without a break). The first time I used the HD570's, I had them on for 3 hours, and they were still comfortable... I will say that the HD570's need more power than the average headphone (it's close to the highest quality headphone you can get without needing a headphone amp). The quality of sound when plugged into a discman vs. a headphone jack on a pair of computer speakers is quite startling - so this is not a set you'd buy for most portable equipment.The only chink in the armor for me was the bass. Although it is much fuller on the HD570's, I found it to be not quite as musical as I'd like. More of a "boom, boom" than individual notes. This was not pronounced or distracting, however, just something that keeps it from being perfect. If you want perfection, you'll have to spend a little more money.
I have a 3Com LAN+56K global modem cardbus pc card(3CXFEM656 C). It doesn't say that it is NE2000 compatible. Is there any possible that I can use this PC card expasion with this modem card?
A great Bargain as the same cable from other sources is at least 600% more expensive in stores or on line distributors.
Had to return the product as it would not work with any device in any vehicle.
Very nice pack, but - way too bulky for the trail. Ended up sending it back. Such is the hazard when buying unseen.
This is a great CD player and radio. I use this to knit and listen to books. It works great and it takes only 1 AA battery that definitely gets a lot of time. Highly recommend. Also, the ear buds that come with it work really well. I use a headset unless I'm in an enclosed area near others and I have used the ear buds with great success.
I did alot of reserch before making my purchase of the a570is. First off let me begin by saying this is a really good camera for the first time buyer. The controls are very easy to learn how to use. The picture quality is really clear espically when you put the image on a computer or make digital prints. One very important reason i picked this particular camera was the image stabilizer. I have seen other digital cameras without this feature and i think it makes a big difference. I think this camera would make anyone happy even the people looking for a more advanced camera. For the price, you get a wonderful camera...
I bought one of these for my spouse to use at the gym. She tried it once and immediately complained that FM reception was poor. We live in a major metro area with a lot of stations, but this product could not tune in many of them. We returned it to the store and purchased an older Sony headband radio model(that actullay works) on the web.
the price is the same but this one with ECC support...so why don't you guys buy this one instead...with lots of personal investment and other financial applications running on the computer systems, data integrity is crucial....but remember some systems require you have all the memory modules ECC-capableinstallation is quite easy and enjoy the high speed.....
there soooooooo cooooooool you can hold 1000 songs on a tiny little 1/2 inch thick thing. and the spinpad makes it easy to find your favorite songs. I like the new style with the buttons on the dial rather than off its a lot better. overall there great gifts.
AT THE TIME THAT I BOUGHT THESE, IT CAME OUT TO 12.00 PER UNIT (24.00 FOR THE PAIR) VERY GOOD DEAL...AMAZON ADVERTISES THAT IT COMES WITH CHARGING UNITS AND IT DOES NOT. BE VERY CAREFUL. I HAVE COMPLAINED AND IT STILL SAYS IT ON THE WEBSITE FOR 2WEEKS NOW. APART FROM THAT -ITS A PRETTY NICE UNIT, RECEPTION IS FINE (NOT 10MILES THOUGH) ABOUT 1-2 MILES ON A BUSY HIGHWAY..BATTERY LIFE IS POOR.. WITH CONSTANT USE, YOU CAN GET ALMOST 1 DAY OUT OF IT. 4 AAA BATTERIES. THE RECHARGABLE UNIT IS A MUST..BUT FOR 12.00 PER UNIT - NOT MUCH ROOM TO COMPLAIN.
I have had no problems with this drive. It always works fine. Havent had any errors when copying files to or from it. Amazon offers a good price as well.
The speed and functionality of this cpu is basically good, but it does come with many problems. The fact that 64 bit is new means that many things will not deal well with it - complex software will frequently have problems with it, and in a few cases I have come across will simply NOT WORK with a 64 bit cpu (this is unfortuneatly the case with the latest version of a program I actually need for work purposes).If all you do with your computer is play video games, then you probably will not encounter too many problems - if however you really need to depend on your system, get something more reliable.One thing that is quite simply a design flaw is that the memory controller is in the CPU and not the motherboard - and that it is very poorly implemented. This godforsaken chip is very particular about the ram it takes - to be clear, it will accept very few types of modules, has no end of problems with 1 gig sticks (lets be blunt, they probably will not work with it at all), and it will not allow you to have different makes of ram together in most cases. The fact that AMD has a list of overpriced 'approved' ram is of NO interest to me - ram is ram, if the CPU will not take it, it is because the CPU is defective (design flaw writ large!).64 bit IS the way of the future, but we are not there yet - think carefully before making your choice. The price of error is steep and frustrating.
I bought this battery after careful consideration. Now I'm shopping for a new ipod. This battery is a bit thicker than the original battery. When I slid the ipod's motherboard back into the case, the additional pressure cracked the screen. Horribly. I've taken apart and rebuilt many computers, so I'm used to doing this kind of work. I was going to throw the ipod away before this fiasco and now it looks like that's my only choice. I'd stay away from this product and look at one of the other replacement batteries out there.
Had one Dell and an ASUS going from the US to the UK. Plugs always look so amateurish, luckily cords cost about the same, if not cheaper. This figure 8 cord did the trick for me. Before buying confirm the female connection you will need. Besides the figure 8 end there is also a clover leaf and many other distinct variations. Be sure you know which one you need.
Well, I havent exactly had the greatest of the equipment before...and this is not a cheap pair to get...I have had a Koss Porta Pro and thought it sounded great! I also had a Grado SR60i and thought that sounded great as well! I have Polk Audio speakers at home and they really sound great....Well - the whole concept of music changed when I got my ue triplefi.10 yesterday....I first listend to the sound at low volume and felt it had no bass...the instruments sounded very very clear and so did the voice...but, boy - when i turned up that volume....it was like - what was this music i had never heard before....My tchaikovsky never sounded this good....Believe me when I say it - It is worth its money! it is the best awesomest pair of earphones I ever had...actually i just found out that pandora's music quality sounds like crap compared to my DDD CDs...
Don't buy this ink cartridge. The price is low for a reason. There is barely any ink in this cartridge and runs out extremely quickly. Not worth the lower price. If you can, buy a more expensive one with more ink.
I got this for my husband for his birthday. We used it recently on a road trip from NYC up to Maine. It worked great, especially helping us find places to eat along the way (never again will I settle for McDonalds and Burger King on the road) gas stations, even a Liquor store late at night... Of course the directions were great as well. The only con is the GPS' insistence that we take I-95. We wanted to take the back roads. It would always recalcualte the route for us, so it turned out ok. Overall, it was great on it's maiden voyage. We are driving cross country soon and I can't wait to use it for that adventure.
How hard is it to find a pair of headphones that sound good??? I was extremely disappointed when I plugged these in. A very, very, "boxy" midrange sound. No low end to speak of. Terrible sound. It's a shame too, because I have other Behringer products that sound fantastic. Pass these by.
I'm a first-time PDA user,have had my eye onVisors for a long time.What a surprise!This neo ismore fun than I ever expected! very easy to use,and having the daily journal is a huge plus.It's sleek,quick,graphics are neat,very simple to learn for a first timer..It's great!
A useful web Cam can be mounted on different sizes of laptop computers.
The Keyspan works great. Easy to install, no real setup required. Since newer laptops do not come with serial ports any more, this is a must for any technology profession who finds the occasion to plug into a server or appliance console.
I bought this ipod in February of 2004. It was great, but then about 2 or 3 months later, it stopped working. All I got was static. At first I thought it was the headphones, but after testing my $130 sony's on it, and they didn't work, I knew it was broken. I sent it back, and I'll give the store credit, I got a new one in a few days. But guess what, 9 months later, I'm having the same problem. Luckily, there are still 19 days in my warrenty, but I'm 100% positive that it will happen again. And when it does, the ipod won't be under warrenty. Then I'll have to buy a new one, because Apple charges $250 to fix broken ipods not under warrenty. I'll deffintly go for the 20 gig then. Bottom line, DO NOT BUY THIS. It works great at first, but it breaks easily. And by the way, it's not just an unlucky coincidence that both of them broke. I've talked to other people who had the same problem. DO NOT BUY THIS.
I have an Casio EX-P505. Hangs around my neck comfortably. Also comes with a release, so you don't have to take off the neck strap to have someone else take a picture of you. Very, very handy.
I bought this for my new Canon Rebel and a 300 mm lens, had room for that, my old point n shoot, all my accessories, AND still had room to use it for "overflow" from my carry on luggage on vacation. I had it stuffed until I thought it would explode, and it still fit under the airline seat in front of me! It's well padded, has several velcro'd dividers for the pockets so you can customize for your stuff. Lots of external storage for odds n ends, too. I'm very happy with it.
this is a great little camera to tote around and basically capture your life.obviously it's not for the professional photographer but I would definitely recommend to any casual picture taker.4 megapixels seems perfect in terms of the size of the picture file and the quality of the image. The 3x optical zoom (true zoom) is also cool because it helps you takes close-ups without affecting the quality of the picture (which i've found digital zoom, or regular cropping to do).My only recommendations would be to get rechargable batteries (you'd only need 4 because the camera uses 2 at a time) and atleast a 128 mb xD card.
I should point out the only reason I bought this case is because of the fact that I dropped my Zune on the ground at it had minor dings on the side that most people couldn't even see but I could. Also, I'm very paranoid about these types of things because as all you Zune owners these devices are very expensive. The case itself is very duriable just yesterday I had my first drop on the ground and it only minor dings that only I could see the screen flew off when it dropped but the screen didn't even dinged even a little. I think this experience has taught me to hold my Zune when I am walking or secure it with the clip that comes with the case. The good thing about this case is that when you locked the Zune it securely stays in even when I drop mine the Zune was still in it's case. The case covers the entire Zune device and even covers the screen and even the buttons and the click wheel. The case itself doesn't look like a case and it only took me a couple of days to get used to it. If you are a Zune owner I would totally recommend buying this case.
I bought two of these and a charger to power myIMAGE 160 LED Video Light for DV Camcorder Camera Lighting with Filters CN-160and they worked like a charm. Good run time and rapid charge. Beats buying alkalines every day.For those of you having problems with them dying, I would check your charger. If it doesn't have an overcharge protection circuit, it will kill your Li-ion batteries if you leave it charging too long.
...the product looks fine, good conectors, good cable, but still i've some weird dots shining on my 23' LG led monitor, the model is Flatron IPS235 and it's connected trought a ATI radeon 5750; i think maybe it's the vga, im still not sure; but the thing is that connecting with the normal vga cable is working fine, and even with hdmi.I'm still wondering why can be this..Yeap, it was my VGA that was causing the issue, i change it and now it's resolved, excellent product quality, 5 stars!
This camera is superb. This is my 2nd Kodak digital camera. My first Kodak yielded many, many great pictures. When it was time to find a new camera, I read so many great reviews of the Canon SD550. I figured Canon is a big name in the camera business and it received rave reviews, so I bought one. I only used it a couple weeks because the colors were horrible compared to my Kodak cam. Almost every picture had red eye even with the red eye help. The shot to shot speed was too slow for me and I missed a lot of great shots of my daughter. So that brings me to this wonderful gem. I chose the V550 because I wanted a Kodak that's small with a huge 2.5" high resolution LCD. The video is great at 30fps. One of my favorite features is being able to make a still photo from any video frame. None of my pictures have that red eye problem...a problem that plagues many cameras this size. The glass Schneider-Kreuznach lens produces clear, crisp photos. This camera is lightning quick.I love the cool blue lights on this camera. The dock is a neat way to show off your camera with the slide show and charge the battery at the same time.I highly recommend this camera. I don't know why someone would spend $200 more for a camera that doesn't have the Kodak Color Science chip.
What a great product for economical price. Quickly and effortless delivery. Fifteen foot extra long VGA male/male fifteen pin cable arrived exactly as advertised. Definitely a keeper..
I bought this thinking "what the heck, how bad can a cheap cable be?". The cable worked for about 5 days, then suddenly didn't. Sure, I could send it back or request a new one, but for what I paid, it wouldn't be worth my time. You get what you pay for.
Excellent purchase. We have bought it a long time ago, and it is still working. Allows to set password to avoid others to use your network. Recommend it.
I use this for my small business and do alot of printing. I always purchased the Brother printers, but the last one I had was junk. So far, this Samsung printer is great. The quality print is excellent and there are plenty of speed dial slots. The only complaint would be is there is no easy way to use the speed dial. I actually printed out the list so I can enter by the number. Otherwise, the process is lengthy to use speed dial compared to other fax machines.
Was expecting better given the Sennheiser name. These are on par with the headphones Panasonic or Aiwa package with their mid-line CD players. Sold mine on eBay. Am utterly bewildered by the 5 Star reviews!
HAVE HAD THE KLIPSCH SINCE 2006. WELL CONSTRUCTED, AWESOME SOUND!WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT AT ALL.
I've owned a couple of these headphones and I love them. I enjoy the long cord as it allows me to comfortably sit back at my desk, or put my radio/iPod deep into a coat pocket w/o worry.I've worn these headphones for 12+ hour sessions and never have been uncomfortable with them. The clip is a great design that allows for good sound and comfortable wear.
This printer is well worth the money. Set up is a breeze and all aspects of the printer are so easy to use. Not to mention the quality of the photos, copies, and prints are excellent. I highly recommend this printer.
I ordered this ink for my HP printer. When I received it and opened the package the box was all writen in Japanese, even the cartrage was in Japanese. When you look at the number it said "21B" not "21". Lastly when I print it is not black ink it is a grey color that does not look good and is hardly legible.
The Clie PEG-UX50 is the latest in Sony's line of high-end Palm OS handhelds. Unlike many of its predecessors, which kept getting bigger and bigger to stuff in more features such as higher resolution cameras, etc. the UX-50 has returned to about the size of the 760 series (in fact, in height, it is slightly smaller).Its high-resolution screen, unlike the NR/NX/NZ 60s & 70s, actually has a portrait aspect ration, making the device seem more like a micro-sized-pc than a Palm. Some prominent PDA vendors such as Mapopolis have released new versions of their software to support this latest form factor, but much of existing Palm OS software is unable to take advantage of the new unit, fortunately, Sony included a backwards compatibility mode! Its small QWERTY keyboard is much easier to use than the NR/NX/NZ units, but still is unsuitable for serious typing.One area that the unit is really lacking is in the cradle department. It ships with a pad that it can be attached to for charging, unfortunately, it appears that the mini-USB cable must be plugged directly into the handheld to sync. Also, the pad is no where near as elegent as cradles for previous models. Also, as a result of switching to mini serial, Sony has rendered virtually all Clie accessories useless with it.Overall, this unit is one of the best to come out of Sony. The camera (which can capture full-Clie-screen video) is incredible, the changes to the keyboard seem to be in the right direction. Now if they could only do something about the price tag ...
Product (cables) were as expected with the quality expected. Particularly liked the covering of the clip to prevent snagging while cabling. Good product and quick shipping.
The router itself is very good... But it also runs at a high temperature and is extremely hot to the touch... And the rebate... well, you won't get it, because I tried but the company said that I didn't buy it within the rebate promotional period... I sent them a copy of the receipt and rebate form again, but I still was denied the money... I guess the rebate people are illiterate.
If you buy this unit your have not done your homework. Get online and do research concerning problems others are having with the Nuvi 660 and other units. Yes this looks like a great unit for the price. However, it's number one problem Garmin will not admit to is the fact it will give you a pop-up message that it problem acquiring satellites. There are literally thousands of people who have purchased a Nuvi unit, including myself, who are now experiencing this problem. Contacting Garmin is a waste of time. They deny there is any problem and any solution they give you does not solve the problem. In fact, with sufficient research you will discover the problem relates the the folding antenna on the unit that is connected to the power board. Connecting an external antenna won't solve the problem because the signal still has to go through the same connection that the internal antenna uses. Anyway, do your homework before buying this unit and don't waste your money on any Nuvi GPS.
Buyer BEWARE of this product and Coby. I did my diligent research on Amazon and other websites for a decent quality portable DVD player and ended up purchasing 2 for our SUV. The Coby DVD7050 product fit the bill from a cost, functionality and accessory perspective. I was warry of the quality however and read some of the Amazon reviews prior to purchase. In the end I took the leap that a decent percentage of these would be okay. Initially the product functioned as advertised. After 3 weeks of intermittent use, these little gems started reporting "Wrong Disc" errors on the screen. The DVDs I had been using were fine, some brand new. What's more I treated these units like babies; they weren't scratched, dropped or otherwise physically abused. I called Coby service to ask for trouble shooting and assistance. I got this rather cocky gentlemen by the name of Darrel (ID#3005) to "help". He told me to buy a laser lense cleaning kit at my local electronics store and pull the battery for an hour to drain the capacitors on the circuit boards. If this didn't work, I could return the products to Coby's repair shop paying for shipping there and an $18 money order for their processing and return shipment. MONEY ORDER! Are you kidding me? This has pure profit for Coby written all over it. I happen to be a Mechanical Engineer at a large hightec American company working in quality on electronic products. Needless to say, I understand how both the hardware works and shoddy customer service at a half baked company.Not being very optimistic of this solution, I tried draining the caps. Same error occurred. Then I inspected the disc read assembly for debris with special attention to the top of the laser lense. It appeared clean. I would have tried the laser lense cleaning kit had I not been under Amazon's return policy window. Thank God for Amazon! I called Amazon, returned the units and got my money back. I'm sorry to those who didn't. I read a few more of the 1 star reviews and found that several of the folks never got a functioning unit back from Coby's chop shop. I won't ever, EVER, be purchasing a Coby product again. Congratulation Darrel and the Coby R&D; department! By the way Darrel DOA means Dead On Arrival. No, It's not a Colorado thing, it's a quality thing.After more extensive research it does appear that even the big name portable DVD player manufacturers have some quality issues. I guess these portable DVD players are inexpensive for a reason. Even though I am fundamentality opposed to the concept, I will entertain an extended service plan in the future.
Bought these for my girlfriend. I, myself, prefer Klipsch but she gets what she wants. Great packaging and (deceptively) they appear to be very solid. The sound is almost comparable with the Klipsch S2 (more bass, but less crisp mids and highs) but not near the X10. My GF however, was happy with the style and performance .... for the approximately TWO MONTHS she used them before the left bud simply went out. When Monster claims that these earbuds are "built to last".... they left out the remainder of the sentence... "built to last -- two months".
This tape does what it was meant to do. Easy to laminate documents you want to keep a long time. No worries about heat/burns. I bought to laminate signs at a special event to give them a bit more heft. Have used it occasionally since.
This is exactly what it says and perfect for those people trying to use an older MacBook or powerbook with a new Machine!
I can't really add anything positive to say about this bag that others haven't already stated better. My one alteration to it was to remove the Canon tags to discourage theft. The cloth flap on the front lower right is pretty straight forwardly cut off with a sharp knife. The larger Canon logo in the center top can be removed by prying it apart with a flat head screwdriver. The logo is aluminum with a larger plate washer underneath the fabric. There are two heavy prongs securing it that you'll need to pry apart and straighten. The washer under the fabric can either be left (if it doesn't bother you), or you can cut a small slit in the fabric from the inside and slide it out. Two small holes will remain that you can cover up with a pin or patch. Great bag.
Just got this item and love it. It has a bright green, easy to read display including date and day of the week. What I like best is the ability to set the same time of day to wake up Monday through Friday and have it off on Saturday and Sunday. Plus if you lose power the clock will reset to the correct time and keep your alarm times saved.The only two small drawbacks are the radio sound quality and the size of the buttons to turn the alarm off in the morning. I had some trouble tuning in even close FM stations and the buttons are pretty small except for the snooze button.But, for $30, this could be the last clock/radion you have to buy.
for under $20, what more can I ask for? Good for music, movies, games.
If you are using a Dell computer and are wanting a PS/2 to USB converter, there are a few available, most will not work. Your keyboard will not function. After some research on the net "USB to PS/2 Adapter" - I found the converter that I use now from Ziotech. I still have keys locking up from time to time "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" My problem is one of my computers is USB only and the other has both PS/2 & USB. I think I will give this KVM a try and go with a USB keyboard & mouse.Jeff
THIS IS MY FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA PURCHASE BECAUSE I WAS WAITING FOR THEM TO COME DOWN IN PRICE. I AM GLAD I DID AND HAPPY I CHOSE THIS FUJI. EASY TO USE AND GREAT PICTURES! WHAT MORE CAN I SAY?
I've been using this case to carry my little Z1 for about five years now. It goes into my left jeans pocket every night before I go to work. It's held up extremely well and not a broken stitch yet. I'm just in awe of how durable it is. The magnet holds the flap very tight and doesn't slip. The hole in the top allows the camera strap to hang out of the case so you can carry it that way for quick access. The leather has had up well as it doesn't show a lot of wear and actually still has a lot of sheen to it. I think I paid more than twice what this one is listing for right now. What else can I say about this case? If this is what fits your camera I would recommend it highly, especially for it's ruggedness.
This is a very nice cover for the nano. It is thick and protects the nano, and may even protect it during a fall. The hard plastic cover for the screen is a nice touch.However, this protector does add bulk to the nano...but if you want to protect it, then this protector is for you.Was kind of hard to put the protector on the nano. However, you know there is no way that the nano will slip out of this protector once you place it in the protector.I give it one star less than the full five stars because of the bulk.
I bought a HT700 two years ago and initially I liked it, played great. After 2 years it stoped playing all music CDs. Both mp3 and original audio CDs. Couple of months after that, it stopped playing 50% of blockbuster DVDs. I have a 5 year old $75 samsung player, that still plays great all kind of stuff. I don't think it's just the problem with this one panasonic system. It's all of Panasonic. It's just a piece of low quality stuff. They are just trying to sell to american market this piece of junk. Never buy any panasonic anymore unless you want keep buying every two years!!.- A disappointed customer
I found out the hard way that you can not up load maps or destinations from your home computer to this unit.I bought Gamin 340 model, and then I bought way point trips (garmin) software program and no luck after communicating with Garmin this unit still it does not have the capability.The unit works as well as can be expected with some signal loss in city locations.But sometimes I need to customize my trip route, to avoid downtown New York City traffic and this unit thinks the fastest way to the Queens is straight thru New York city, I guess it has never driven in new york before..lol
It cleaned my DVD but did not repair it like it claimed it would even though I was very careful to follow the instruction exactly.
This is a great cd player, and there are only a couple flaws. Like many others, I made a list of Pros and Cons.PROS:-Great sound. You will here things in your music that you've never heard.-Its a Cd,Mp3,Am/Fm Radio,Tv,Weather player.-It has a feature called Atrac3plus, that lets you fit about 490 songs onto 1 cd, using mp3, or cd.-You can remember your favorite radio stations.-Long lasting battery.-and alot more features.CONS:-good, but not as good sound quallity as other newer model cd players.-Like the other guy said, the buttons are way to small, and that open button looks like its gonna snap off right when I push it.-A tad too expensive.i really dont care about those cons so much, so I still love it.
My wife and I have a 2 year old in the house. Trouble watching TV at a volume that a) won't wake up 2YO and b) we can hear. These solved the problem. Got two sets, one hooked up to TV upstairs and another, set to a different channel, hooked up to TV downstairs. Can use both together with either TV with a simple channel switch.Only problem...when watching TV upstairs someone has to eventually return the other headset to downstairs charging cradle. Never had a problem with batter life. We get a little static if wandering too far away from transmitter, so if you wander a few rooms away to, say, the refrigerator, you may miss some of the commercial...rats! Anyways, work very well. Solved a problem for us.
Memory sticks all do the same thing, some hold more than others, but how many look like a surf board! My Son, who surfs absolutly loved it. He said it was the greatest gift I ever gave him. He was totally blown away by it. So if you know a surfer, who also has computer needs get them this, they will love it.
I live in Glen Park SF, I'm 1.9 mils away from broadcast tower I live in ground level with hill surrounding house. I tried few HDTV Antenna only received 1 HD channel.when I connected this to my HDTV i can received all the HDTV from SF and SJ. if you looking for indoor antenna this is the one get it.
Even if it was a defective product and I had to send it back for a replacement, I could do it 100x before it starts to cost the same as a monster cable... and it the results are indiscernible.
I purchased the Presto Coffemaker for my parents. The one that they had did not perk the coffee hot enough. My dad had to heat the coffee in the microwave after it perked. The feature that was most important was that the maker brewed the coffee hot and kept it hot. Well, this coffe pot hit both marks, as far as my parents were concerned. They have had it for 5 weeks now and have been enjoying hot coffee ever since!I would recommend this coffee maker to anyone who is looking for a coffee maker that is competively priced, perks coffee fairly quickly (within 10 minutes), perks the coffee hot and keeps it hot.
Most of the time I'm pretty happy with this player, but it freezes pretty frequently, requiring me to remove and replace the battery -- a major annoyance. I bought it to listen to in my car, and the controls are not the easiest to use while driving. While I'm not completely dissatisfied, I wouldn't purchase it again.
I purchased this memory upgrade for my Dell D600 Latitude. We all know the value of a memory upgrade to your system, it boils down to quality and pricing from vendors OEM or aftermarket. The memory I bought from Crucial was reasonably priced and the sevice from this vendor is second to none. I received order confirmation very quickly followed by shipment notification with tracking. My order arrived th three days and shipping was free. Installation took two minutes and after reboot my laptop was flying. I recommend this vendor to all and will buy here again in the future.
Okay, so we bought this exclusively for connecting our computer to our Bluetooth compatible stereo for listening to internet radio. Simple to connect, simple to use - AWESOME! We are no computer gurus, but will now look into other uses. Even if this were the ONLY use we'd get out of it, it does exactly - and flawlessly - what we want it to do!
Awesome turn-around time. Arrived in perfect condition. Would buy from them again.Pro - I use it to record college lectures etc and it records perfectly.I haven't figured out all of the features but the ones I have are awesome.Connects easily to computers/USB ports.Cons- The battery life doesn't last as long as the recording time. They should say that somewhere. You only need 1 AAA battery, but it lasts less than 10 hours.It's not compatible with Macs (at least I haven't been able to figure out how to get it to).Other than that it's awesome! Highly recommended!Thanks!!
A few months after we bought it it kept getting the "paper jam" error. Hp sent another refurbished printer. With a 90 day warranty. THe printer stopped working a few days after the warranty ran out. It wouldn't pull paper in at all. DON'T BUY IT, HORRIBLE QUALITY!!!!!
The bomb! I have been using it for 3 years, 18 video hours a day with a very hot AMD processor. (HP pavillion dv2000's run really hot.) My cpu is at 83C (181F) right now and happy as a clam running Windows 7.I like this stand because it has a wire mesh bottom which is hard to find. The only reason other stands need added fans is because their solid bottom insulates the notebook and blocks the internal fans! Gimme a break.The only thing I don't like is that it is too heavy for frequent traveling. You can collapse it and put it on your lap but its a little clunky for even that. It is really meant for full time tabletop use.I watch TV and surf the internet in bed with this sitting on a table in front of me. It raises the notebook to a nice height for video watching.It would survive being dropped from a plane too!
Bought this one and a Monster one that was $5 more. Much more pleased with the level of features on this: phone & coaxial protection, 3500 Joules vs 1350 Joules, $200,000 guarantee versus $75,000. Covers all my needs and was a great value.
I have used several varieties of the 3.5mm audio jacks and this is by far the best of them. It is very well built and has great terminals to wire them up. I recently bought four (4) of these for an audio multiplexer and they work great. The signal through them is super clear and the 22-gauge wire was a perfect fit through the terminal soldering holes. Also, the nut that holds it through the panel keeps it very secure and doesn't strip easily like many have trouble with. Highly recommended for any projects.
disreguard those reviews for those who cant read a measureing tape,,this is for a 10 inch speaker,,well made,,however very poor chroming quality at the center of cover,,,delivery was pretty quick,,bout week,,,,i would recommend this item for the money its a great deal,,i give it a 4 out of 5
i really liked this product it preforms flawlessly. As far as cables go, it does the job fine.
For mighty little money, Tripp-Lite puts out a product that you can bank on doing what it says it will do. One of my users had run over it (with a forklift), broken off a corner of its case, and just left it plugged in and used it. It kept working, despite its works being exposed to the elements. Being a safety nut, of course, I replaced it with a new one, and disposed of the broken one. Some surge protectors costing more, are fancier, but this plain Jane, 6 outlet, telephone/Modem protecting unit, is a hard act to follow. You can pay much more for a lot less protection.Then, when you think you have seen everything, you also get $20,000 of lifetime insurance on connected equipment... NOT ONLY THAT, If your "Protected" LED ever goes out, they will replace the surge protector, "AT NO CHARGE"...WOW!
The iPod mini is more than anyone hoped for. The miniscule size is amazing, allowing for it to fit into the smallest of pockets. The compactness was partially made possible by the combination of the buttons and touchwheel into a new touchwheel with buttons on it. This new method works quite well, except for the fact that sometimes you may inadvertently adjust the volume while trying to change the song. Another great new feature is the change in case material. The new metal is matte rather than shiny and consequentially is much more resistant to scratching, a problem many had with the original iPod. The gold and silver color schemes are quite nice, although the other colors have a pastel aspect to them, making the appeal slightly more to women (judging by popularity at the Apple store upon their release). The iPod mini also comes with 4 games, including the legendary and ever-appealing solitaire. The one detraction for some is that it holds a mere 4 GB (which Apple claims to represent 1000 songs). Because of this, I would recommend the iPod mini for those who either have small music collections (200-800 songs) or do not mind leaving most of their music at home.A few problems that I've had with the iPod mini are that it has reversed the order of my main playlist and the menu button also lost its functionality at one point. However, these problems should become less frequent as Apple releases software updates. Also, these problems are easily remedied by &quot;restarting&quot; the iPod (hold menu+select), which does not cause you to lose your songs or playlists.
These banana plugs came well packed. They are the right size for Denon avr 4810ci or any avr. There is not much space for the speaker wire connection. So, using the banana plug makes a straight on connection. Plus the avr has chuck that tightens around the clip.Atlona has good products and helpful technical staff.note: Gotta use Hersey Kisses in the next delivery pouch. The Snickers melted-so it is in the frig.
These batteries were the same as the ones that came with my phones when I bought them a few years ago. They were a perfect replacement and now my phones don't die so quickly.
I've been using a wired optical mouse since they first appeared on the market. I will nevrer go back to a mechanical ball-type mouse. Needing a portable mouse for my laptop, I was a bit surprised at their cost. I settled on the Targus wireless because of the mouse size and the wireless capability.The most difficult part of using this mouse is figuring out how to put the batteries in. It took three people to look at it and realize that only a portion of mouse cover slides off to put the batteries in. Once I got that straight, I plugged the receiver into the USB port of my laptop and with 10 seconds, the optical mouse was in control.The mouse has the smooth movement that you would expect from an optical mouse. After reading the manual, I found that the mouse does have a sleep mode if it isn't used within a certain number of minutes. A mouse click wakes the mouse back up, and you're off and running again.The connection and restart problems that have been mentioned in other reviews have not been a problem with me. I have worked with computers that have general issues with USB devices because of outdated drivers, Windows installations that have not been updated, and even because of spyware infections. Perhaps some of the folks who have written reviews are experiencing similar problems.I have recommended this mouse to family members and friends.
The use of a polarizing lens can make the difference between a blah photo and one with real punch, while shooting on sunny days. This polarizing lens does everything it's supposed to. The turning action is smooth and easily spun with one finger. Easy to install and remove.
I live in a country where these little $35 products sell for around $100, so I did my homework before buying online. I already have the little cone type extenders that you have to point the remote directly to and not be too far away from them. I read about this one and decided to give it a try. Well, right now, I'm in my office, switching channels from my desk on my directv box that is two concrete walls away from me in the reception area.The manual has some Tarzan-type English, but reading the reviews here gives you the tweaking and troubleshooting tips you really need. I followed the advice I read here and I left the tiny transmitter battery charging overnight in the charger on the bottom of the UFO shaped emitter. Next morning, I put the tiny transmitter inside the AA battery size plastic case as indicated in the manual, took out one of the regular batteries from my remote, put in the transmitter one and hit a key. The little red led lights on my remote shone meaning charge was ok. I later placed the UFO about 1,5 meters (nearly 5 feet) away in direct view of my Directv box outside at the reception desk, plugged it in, waited to see a set of lights go on and off on the UFO indicating it was set, went back to my office and began changing channels. Just like that. I suppose my remote uses the default B setting that comes on the extender, so I didnt have to change anything. The only issue came when my receptionist turned the Directv box in another direction and the UFO lost sight of the infrared sensor on the box. I obviously fired her ........ kiddinggg!!! We both learned that as the manual says (duh!), the front part of the UFO has to look the infrared sensor on your TV or cable box in the eye.I did some more testing by walking around and changing channels. For my distance and material needs (around 6 meters and going through two concrete walls), the device works perefectly. The fact that you don't have to point the remote anywhere because this thing turns it into a transmitter is very creative, practical and very well worth my money and even writing this review for which I hardly have time for. Thumbs up all the way! Tarzan writing the manual is not reason enough to take a star from it.
i've had this in my laptop for over a year now and have no problems. works great.
This printer does NOT work!I had the same model for years and loved it, but this one keeps giving an error message of "out of paper" when the paper was loaded correctly. I'm not happy! Waste of money!
I bought this couple of weeks ago (...), and I brought it to Universal Studio Escape as well as to Disney with friends and I can't believe with clarity of sound ! It was crystal ! Despite the noisy crowd ,we were able to communicate without significant problem. Doesn't have any plug-in earpiece though, but hey ! what the heck ! no biggie ! For functionality, quality and prize, this is wise !
I got this linear polarizer for my Lumix GH1. Despite the very protective case, the filter inside was quite dusty and definitely not indicative of quality optical equipment. However, the dust wiped off cleanly with an alcohol lens cleaning cloth for eyeglasses, and the filter works well.
A little splash of water killed by original iMac keyboard, and given my USB PC boards weren't playing nice, I opted to get a Mac-friendly board.Even though I was extremely used to the flat-sitting, recessed keys of the iMac keyboard (I wrote a 250,000-word book on it, among many other things over the course of three years), switching to the Macally keyboard didn't require any extra brain-finger coordination (even though the keys sit closer together). A few days after use, I'm actually much preferring the springier feel of the keys versus the iMac board, as well as the optional "stilts" on the back to give it a slight, more-ergonomically-friendly feel.Other reviews have mentioned lack of documentation, and while my board came with a CD, it had bafflingly-blank files that did absolutely nothing. My iMac automatically detected the hardware, though, but my mouse speed carefully set with my original board was lost. Granted, you can get USB Overdrive online for free and "fix" all this, but it's pretty ridiculous to get a third-party app when Macally went through the trouble of sending a pretty-much-blank disc.While the board does have volume keys and the crazy "Command" key (as a longtime PC user, I still have to question Apple's insistence on complicating the already-complicated control + alt/option row), the keys don't have any of the Mac-specific labels on the Function row, such as brightness, Expose, etc. Also, the volume keys are on the far right instead of the left, leading to my first day or two mashing the wrong keys. Right now I just taped a sheet of paper above the Function row and did some self-labeling. Not the best solution, but considering that this board is much cheaper than a new Apple one, I don't mind.Now the beef: For whatever reason, there's a huge plastic "bubble" at the top of the board that seems to serve zero purpose other than showing off the brand. Pictures show this bump, so if you have a small keyboard shelf, beware. And like the Apple keyboard, it has two handy USB ports on the sides of the board. While they power the dongle for my USB mouse and my Brother printer just fine, it apparently doesn't have enough juice to read my 16 GB flash drive. I know it's quite a "first-world problem," but having to get up and plug the sucker into the limited number of ports on the back of my iMac is a pain; so much so that I might've just plopped down another $30 to get an Apple replacement, which had no trouble with the flash drive.
Well, I my parents got this for me for my B-day in January(after I convinced them) and it worked....until about mid april, when the Hard Drive Shut Down...I had to call tech support which had me send it to be replaced. THis took about 10-12 days total. After I got it back around May 1st, it was problem free until now, when I got the "Hardisk-Problem" message again. I personally regret getting this and today, I will call Tech support to request a refund. I'll Prbobaly buy the I-pod Mini. Overall, expect it to break down alot. It is a cheap piece of C*** so don't buy it unless you want to go through a lot of repairs.
I saw a lot of reviews about this before I bought this about how wires don't snap into place in the ports and how it's cheap and breaks easily. As for the first problem, if wires don't snap into place it's because the wire has a problem, not the coupler. As for being fragile, it's a cheap little coupler. It's not invincible, so it should be kept in a corner away from foot traffic or anything that could damage it. It worked great extending my Ethernet cord. I felt as though it was a bit too expensive, but I'm arguing over a few dimes. It's great.
This earphones are the best, perfect response to high and bass sounds.Its OEM? yes, but quality is excellent.
The item arrived here in 7 working days, very fast for where I am living. The item is working great! Keep up the great work.
Some what easy to install, took about 2 hours. Very sturdy hardware for my 32" Sony LCD HD TV.
This gave flawless service for about three years, but then the display on the remote began to flicker contantly. Cleaning the connectors with contact cleaner was no use.The display now lights up only occasionally, so I have hours of music online but no way of knowing how to find a given song.Unfortunately, the remote is not available separately. One came up for auction on ebay, but the seller indicated that it also had a non-working display -- perhaps the lightsource (cold-cathode tube?) has a limited life.I'm still giving it three stars as I got a lot of great use out of it. I'd say I did get my money's worth, and might just replace it with the same unit.
I print CD's and DVD's every couple of weeks. This cartridge is always dried out - have to nuke some water so it's hot to the touch, then soak the nozzles for about 10 seconds. Dry, then it will work. None of my other ink jet cartridges dry out this fast. Often, even cleaning, heating and purging don't work and it's a 2/3 full cartridge in the trash. But since you can only find these made by Primera, you're stuck.
I had this well over 2 years now. At the time of the purchase, it was like the best thing to have. Now it is 2008 where there are many more GPS units to compare it againt. This would be at the bottom of the list. I notice some reviews are written 2005. That is 3 years ago. You know how fast electronics change.I have traveled quite a bit and rented quite a bit of GPS units along with the rental cars, Philly, NYC, L.A., Pittsburg, Atlanta, Maryland, Washington DC, Charlotte, NC...... This unit is almost useless in metropolitan area. Good luck using it in NYC. It couldn't even keep up with me on foot. Try it yourself.It constantly loses signal in the city with high rises and the rerouting takes forever when you are driving. If you miss the original route, it will try to recalculate from that point on but since it takes forever, you would be driving away from the initial predicted route so by the time it finishes calculating, it needs to recalculate again with your current position. Unless you are stopped, you would have driven a few miles before getting a good route.However, I found it quite reliable in the suburban area like Charlotte, NC where there aren't many grids of roads like other major metropolitan area. I am guessing it does not clutter up the processor of the GPS when it is rerouting since there are only a few routes to consider.Another positive note about this unit is, the battery life is considerably high. I have used it like 13 hours straight and it still had some juice left. IIRC, they advertise some 20 hour battery life per charge, but I didn't believe that. I think 13 hours straight was pretty impressive.I was impressed when I got it a couple of years ago because it was like one of the few available at the time, but the time has changed, there are so many GPSs out there cheaper than QuestII and outperform it in every aspects. I am getting something else.
I was unable to review this product because it was lost during delivery. my money was refunded promptly and I did not reorder.
I find the rpoduct easy to use. but I find that the manual can be made better, one can not clearly understand how to load the batteries, and what batteries to use.
No extra AC power cord needed. My DVD player in my laptop went out and the laptop manufacturer wanted $450 for an in-case proprietary replacement. I use the DVD player a lot on the plane and unless I'm in first class, don't have power. This one runs off the USB power. It's very slim and not bulky. Just what I needed. I only have one question. Why don't they sell this thing in computer retail stores. It's a winner!
I purchased this bag and received it about two weeks ago. Since then, I am desperately trying to fit just a simple walk around kit in this bag - much frustration and no success. I can't think of any reason why Domke calls this bag a "pro system bag".The bag has one main compartment which takes easy a Nikon D300 or similar size camera with battery grip - without lens! The two extremely small lens compartment will then hold a regular small diameter lens each, like the Nikon 18-55 VR, or the 55-200 VR. These are no pro lenses Mister Domke!Okay, possibly Domke ment a "medium size camera" as a pro equipment - I believe that in the advertisement is a Hasselblad on the picture... Now, I have a Mamiya RZ67 - the plain body would fit in the main department, the film back in the outside pocket and the lens I would have to carry in my hands, because not even one single lens would fit!Pro? Nonsense!If you own a regular full size SLR, without grip, and use regular standard (amateur) lenses, you probably will be happy with this bag. If you own a larger camera, or SLR with grip, and pro lenses like the 24-70 f/2.8, you will be out of luck with this bag. By the way, the outside pockets (3) are large and take all accessories you like to carry, but they are not patted (protected).So in summary: Yes, it is a nice bag. It looks good, and is of superior workmenship. Nevertheless, it is not water proof or dust proof, because there is no zipper, and all the lid's are not closing the compartments fully - it actually can rain freely into the bag, especially in the outside pockets.Okay, I still like this good weather bag, and I use it now the following way:I took the grip of my D300 and carry now a spare battery in the outside pocket.I have the 24-70mm f/2.8 mounted on the camera and the camera sticks with lens downwards in the main compartment.In the two lens compartments, I carry a Tokina 12-24 f/4 lens, and a small Nikon 55-200 f/4-5.6G VR lens. This gives me for my purposes a small walk around kit and it fits snugg and thight in this bag.The outside compartment are very sufficient for all other gear, flash, charger etc etc...Okay, the bag might deserve 4 or 5 stars for the quality - I gave only two because I like to express my anger about people who try to sell equipment, making it better or bigger than it actually is!It is a good bag, and Domke has all sizes of good bags - why blowing sand in the buyers eyes and making customers buy wrong sizes??? I would not mind paying another 50 or 100 dollars to get the right bag. I work with it every day.My final advise is:Don't just buy a camera bag over the internet. Go to a camera store and try one - find the right one for you, and then either buy it right there and then, or go back to your computer and order it from Amazon after you know for sure which one makes you happy. I am a pro for 30+ years and know the hassle of buying camera bags, I just thought that Domke would be straight with their description - so I figure that the "White House Photographers" must have very small cameras...
I've been using this drive for more than a year now and hasn't cause a single problem yet (unlike my older external enclosures which all of them are discontinued)Highly reccomended
I purchased 2 of the Kensington Transmitters and I love them!! They both worked perfectly, right out of the box!! Even though I live in the greater Phoenix area, I had no trouble finding an available FM station to use. The only thing I found disappointing is that there is no On/Off switch with this unit. Because of this, I have to unplug it after using it in my Tahoe, since the power plugs remain "hot" even when the engine is off.Overall, I would highly recommend this product.
At first this case can seem like a pain, but once you learn how all the modular bays can be removed changing everything is a snap. I have only had it a few weeks now, but have had to take it apart probably 20 times with my installed components: Intel I5 2500K Sandy Bridge, 8gigs PC2133 G-Skill Ripjaw memory, LG BD burner, 1.5 TB Western Digital Black hard drive, ASUS P8P67-M Pro motherboard, Geforce 570 and Thermaltake 700W PSU. Runs like a champ, stays cool and if their is a problem a few simple to remove thumb screws get you inside to change what you need to. The 3 built in fans are more than enough to suffice for keeping things cool without being dust magnets.The shape is perfect, it fits on my desk shelf perfect. Granted it isn't light by no means, but it is easy to move around. It started as a media center project and evolved into my full time gaming rig. I would definitely buy one again.
I bought this unit specifically for the removable tray because I'm using the case for video editing. Runs great on my MacBook Pro (2.4 GHz), Final Cut Pro 6, and FireWire 400.The LED is very bright but if this isn't in your bedroom it shouldn't matter.I wish they had a product with USB 2.0 and FireWire 400/800 as do many other manufacturers. They offer a USB/FW800 case as a separate product.I will definitely buy again.
I got excited with TI when I learned they bought out the Derive Program, one of the fastest and easiest to use algebra systems ever written. They use the Derive math program in the TI-89, 92+, and now Voyager 200. (stupid name). This little calc does almost everything, and quickly. For almost all high school and college students, they will not need another. Forget the HP product line. Use this one.(By the way, they wrote a great user manual for the TI-89. Download that one.)
Worked exactly as advertized...no connection to a computer! I used it to transfer from a VHF tape to make a DVD to take to a family reunion. I want to try more things but haven't had the time. Very reasonable price for a great product! I'd recommend it to everyone who wants an "easy-friendly" way to make a DVD.
Cord arrived as described and on time with only some packing effects--might have been more carefully packed.
I've been shooting with one of these lenses for about 6 months now and so far I am extremely pleased with the performance of this lens. It's fast, quiet, and accurate auto-focus. It produces a nice soft background blur at f/2.8 when you want one. The lighting & focus are nice & flat from edge to edge, and focus is tack sharp. Macro shots provide juicy color & detail. The picture quality from this prime-focus lens rivals the quality produced by some of my L series lenses (but L series lenses generally start at around $1000 and go up from there.) Basically the price to quality value is extremely good.A few have commented that they don't understand the point of having a 60mm macro when Canon already makes a 100mm macro. Macro lenses aren't *just* for macro work -- they also function as great "walking around" prime-focus lenses for quick shots that will look better than probably any zoom lens in the price range. 60mm is comfortable focal length for this. I can take portrait half shots and three-quarter shots of subjects without feeling like I need to walk back to the next room just to get the subject to fit in the picture.I use this lens for macro work, food photography, portrait work, and walking-around candids.If I were to lose this lens, it would definitely be on my list of lenses that I would buy again.The lens hood (not included) for this lens, isCanon ET-67B Lens Hood for EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens
This will be my last Kodak product. This printer was very lightly used. I bought a new paper/cartridge refill pack ($45) and the paper jams everytime I use it. Unplugging and starting over does not work. What a disappointment.
Every feature you could possibly want - CD/MP3 player, AM/FM, Weather band AND TV tuner - what could be better.The only problem is it sounds like, well, cr*p. That's the only way to put it. I was seeking to replace my beat up old Sony D-451 sports walkman. That unit has a half-broken door, the recharge circuitry doesn't work any more, and the skip protection is poor. But for sound quality, compared to the 921, my trusty old sports unit BLOWS THE 921 AWAY.I don't use the headphones that come with the unit. I have high-end Denon headphones that kick butt, because I am listening to HEAR AND APPRECIATE THE MUSIC. If you are like me, you will be totally unhappy with the 921. Sounds to me like the high frequencies are missing. Did they sacrifice sampling rate to give more skip protection? Would have been nice, Mr. Sony Marketing Rep, if YOU HAD SAID THAT ON THE PACKAGING SO I WOULD HAVE MOVED ON PAST THIS PRODUCT IN THE FIRST PLACE WITHOUT HAVING TO WASTE MY TIME.If you are a jogger who just wants 20 million hours of music at your fingertips and a radio that sounds ok thru the mini phones provided, this is what you are looking for.But, if you are going to be sitting back on the 45 minute train ride home from a long day at work and want to hear some quality music, look ELSEWHERE.Really, there should be a law for this.
I recently purchased a new Inspiron Notebook and needed a versatile way of carrying it around. I do quite a bit of freelance work that takes me around town and in and out. I love my old Jansport backpack and it has held up to everything and they stand by their warranties. You just send it in and in a few weeks its back to you good as new. Knowing how they are with their warranties I decided to purchase this model for hauling work around along with baby things. It has turned out to be a work horse! The only problem I have is that the Velcro that holds the computer in place does not quite make it over the top of my 14 inch monitor. It's ok because the computer sleeve holds it in fairly firmly. It has large zip pockets but is lacking many small ones for this that and the other. I love the rolling feature; it is hard to carry it in the airport so this defiantly comes in handy.For the money I think it is a perfect solution to those stuffy laptop bags for this girl!
You think Sony, you think quality. This DVD player served us well for 3 years until an electrical storm toasted the power system. Would have cost over $200 to fix, so we just bought a new one.It was very sensitive to dust, and many DVDs had to be wiped.
Well, this camera is something special and I have been compelled write this review because of couple of reasons. For the first, here the reasons. I read many bad , negative reviews of this camera and in the same time all those people who actually used it told how much they have being amazed by the picture quality it produces. So I've decided to try. The camera's images are not amazed they are stunned. The image quality is so high that it left me speechless for the first.I'm just wandering about those who left negative reviews about it? The CNET review, that named it "mediocre SLR camera" is just a plain lie. In my opinion they giving point for those who gives more money, it's it. Another interesting "review", I read from Ken Rockwell (really gifted photo artist!, no questions!), who reviewed this camera without even try it!So let start. First of all, it is NOT 3.5M camera. It is AT LEAST 10M camera, but megapixels in the traditional meaning just are not applicable here. This camera produces NEGATIVES. This negative is result of 10M photo elements. In the same time any of 6M cameras has HALF OF THEM GREEN and ONLY 25% red and another 25% blue. If we speak about "image quality" using this kind of "resolution" , this camera produces 14M images. In the same time the "real" resolution of those "6M" cameras stand about 1.5M, the everything else is a pure deceiving interpolation. I see that Cannon and NIkon, aren't happy to see this Sigma on the market, since it MUCH SUPERIOR to any camera they make they started to discredit it.I do not say it is an ideal, but it close. Much closer than everything else that feels like SLR.This Sigma produces PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES. I mean it. There's full range of amazing continuos beautiful halftones as you can see on the best reversible films. The pictures are spectacular.Since it is real photographic tool, you come back to the true that photography and it is about light. Your raw pictures will normally produce 3000 by 4500 huge images that is not interpolating, they just "enlargements" from digital negative. It reviles as many details that ANY other camera can't produce. There are 14M cameras on the market, but they DO NOT MUCH this SIgma in the meaning of photography. I can blow my raw image 4 times more and it still looking better than those from 14M Canon. By the way, those image from Cannon show horrible color reproduction, especially in the red. For example two closely colored redish colors coming out the same!This Sigma saves colors! It saves the real colors, not the estimations, not the interpolations but the real thing. Camera has just the everything that it has to have, including the high speed synchronization up to 1/6000 !!!The lens from Sigma just as good(or better) as any other lenses from Nikon , Cannon or Minolta. Even cheap $100 tag slow glass is of very good optical quality. Yes/ for $100 you're getting slow lenses, but it almost distortion free and high contrast! But fro $300 you can get perfectly fast, noticeably bright zoom that at least as good as any lens from "leading companies".Camera is very well constructed, it handles as it should be, the focusing system is fast, the screen is bright and clear, all controls location are very clever and logical. I like this camera and you're going to like it too. No boundaries anymore. You can print image as large as you need, no questions. In two, three years Foveon will overcome. I
it has clear sound and great mp3 playbak.
I love the Mavicas for their good, durable design, their ruggedness and their absolute ease of use. Their strongest point is their ease of use &amp; therefore their appropriateness for people who like simplicity and hate the steep learning curve associated with the less intuitive digitals on the mkt. The Mavs use cheap, readily available and reuseable PC floppy discs go from camera to computer with no cables or cradles to make for foolproof downloads and very inexpensive image storage. This itineration of the Mavica offers higher resolution than the 7x series, allowing for a full 1.3 megabyte image that will exceed anyones web-based needs (including the desire to take quality pics for emailing). It is not the camera for those who need enlargements greater than 5&quot; x 7&quot;, but it handles these with aplomb. One note here is that the FD87 offers a less powerful zoom than the (cheaper) 7x series, though the 3x optical coupled with the less useful 2x digital is still fairly powerful. All in all, this camera will not disappoint anyone.
This is a neat product idea, it has AM/FM and shortwave. Unfortunately it also had a major problem. If you move while listening to the radio you will lose reception. This is especially true on AM and Shortwave. I try to use this radio while mowing the lawn and walking the dog, and I have to keep my fingers on the tuner at all times, constantly adjusting it. I would recommend buying a different radio with a digital tuner (thats what I am shopping for now).
So not only could I not get this to work on my computer until two years after I purchased it but when i did get to attach it I had a really hard time unlocking it. I've only used this product once and wish I had not gotten it. The only good thing about the shipment was that I had no problems with the seller or timeliness of the shipment.
I bought this recorder based on both price and quality. I was not disappointed with either! I use it mainly for meetings in large rooms with many people speaking in multiple areas. The recorder is sensitive enough to pick up at far distances but has many other options to record that perform equally as well. I have been extremely pleased and recommend this product to anyone who is looking for solid performance at a reasonable price.
Every college student needs to invest in several of these and quite possibly some households. You can store necessary info on them without keeping it on your hard drive of your pc. Simply put, whatever you saved on disc or floppy you can store with a flash drive. Oh yeah, you can't beat the convience.[ASIN:B0007LBNFI Corsair Flash Voyager USB 2.0 - USB flash drive - 512 MB( CMFUSB2.0-512 )conolizing...
Im 16, going to portugal for a year. Got this camera to take some photos before i leave, and while im there. Has great photo quality (printed some out at Walmart) I love the camera, holds a good charge. I lost the charger already (3 weeks) oops! but its a great charger. Many options on the camera. I love it!
This product was very cheap and definitely works with Cat 5e cables. You can take two cables and connect them to this device to extend the length. And-huzzah! Super-long internet cable. I haven't yet deduced that there is an internet speed reduction or not but there doesn't seem to be. I have not tried using more than one of these devices at a time, but I think it would work.
As I write this review I am listening to my MD player. This thing sounds so good. The volume gets plenty loud and the ear buds that come with it are good quality. I used to have a mp3 player before I got this, and now I wish that I would have bought one of these in the first place. This MD player has all sorts of different things that you can do to it to have it the way that you like it; even down to settings such as the treble and bass levels. That was one characteristic that really sold me on this MD player instead of another mp3 player. All the different mp3 player's settings didn't even compare with this MD players settings. Another good quality about this MD player is the software that comes with it. It takes a little while to install but once it is installed it is very, very easy to use. Not only that but the MD player copies music really fast (it will copy more than one song at a time). If you want a good MD player for not that much money, I would definitely go with this MD player.
Even if you are assured that the T3 series will work for your Epson CX 5400: they will not!
This works extremely well and has a great fragrance. I use it on hardwoods, pergo and tiles with good results on all.
I like the curler as it heats up very quickly and curls my hair nicely. The only problem is the switch! I do not get why they made the switch so flimsy and put the on/off switch together that you can easily press it off without knowing. Every time I curled my hair, I would accidentally turn it off and then have to set the degree level again annoying! Besides that still a good curler.
I have this installed in an 18" enclosure by Open House, in the top left corner. It is functional but I had a hard time with it. First of all a standard outlet doesnt fit because of the metal tabs above it, I had to bend them to make it fit. I'm not a professional electrician so maybe there is a better way to do that. Second, there is hardly any room at all for wires, I had to squeeze the wires around the outlets, there is no room for wires to run behind the outlet so you need to really use the space below the outlets for your wires to run and wirenut together. The screws provided are short, I went out and bought longer ones to help me get it installed. I think this is tougher than it has to be, I give it 4 stars because of how hard it is to install regular outlets in it. It is fully functional for me and I really like the convenience of power inside the box. One other thing to think about is what kind of plug in shape do you have. Mine were bulky and one was sideways so I actually can only use three outlets because one of them has to take up another outlet and there is not much room on either side of the outlets.
These have worked fine so far. I had trouble rewriting to another brand, but hese seem much better.
This strap is much more comfortable than the thin nylon fiber ones that cameras come with. Also, it's easy to shorten the strap by disconnecting the main strap and then clipping the two short connectors together. Very handy if you want to put the camera on a tripod, or carry it but not hang around your neck.
Love the product. Would have given it a 5 star, but found the task of pulling out the pieces of plastic to open the cd slots a bit tedious. Otherwise, it's great.
Just received these binoculars,It only took about 5 minutes to find that these binocs aren'tas advertised. The clunkers I have in the closet are as goodif not better than these. Poor magnifying power with objectsthat are further away than 40 yards and won't adjust from double viewunless you only use one eye.In short they aren't worth even the modest price consideringthe quality or lack there of. This USA Company/made in Chinaproduct will be returned .
Ademas de hermosas en acabado suenan bastante bien las recomiendo, eso si solo para el rango de 100 a 200$ son la mejor inversion.el bajo es bueno pero lo mejor de estas cornetas son sus medio y agudos ya que tiene un sonido casi natural.
This is my number one lens - you can make some beautiful portrait photos with it! Highly recommend getting it.
I've had this flash drive for a while now, and I am quite satisfied. It does exactly what I need it to do, and has a pretty easy-to-use interface along with it. For what it's worth, it also looks pretty cool, haha.
The kit comes complete with a couple freebies in it--software/video, photo paper, instruction booklet, and (best of all) head cleaner.As with all refill kits, be sure to use plenty of paper towels, newspapers, and rubber gloves if available.Important--some people think they have had bad experiences with refill kits becuase they don't give enought time for the ink to settle in the cartridge. Depending on the cartridge, it may take up to 24 hours before the ink will flow through to the paper (this is especially true of color ink kits).
This company does not live up to their promises when supporting their products. Once they sell you a product, you are essentially on your own if if breaks or does not work as advertised. I do not recommend purchasing ANY of their products. They will leave you high and dry!!!
We've got Sony's 17 inch VGN-A series notebook, and no, it doesn't fit. Once the notebook is inserted into the carrying case, it is nearly impossible to zip close. My wife uses it mostly and though the case appears durable and padded, getting the notebook inserted and the case zipped closed is difficult and very tight at best, the case needs more room to fit most 17 inch notebooks. We feared that the notebook would get damaged while trying to zip the case closed (we've owned numerous notebooks and cases over the last ten years). The Sony carrying case also does not carry much extra either. We've since bought another brand (Targus 17 inch) that fits much better and carries more items/accessories, this second one was essentially the same price. Much happier now.
I just received my speakers today and couldn't wait to hook them up! After all of the reviews I read on here, and after owning the same pair of Altec Lansing's for 6 years I knew these would be even better....and they are! I had no doubt that I would purchase another pair of Altec Lansing speakers, but these have far exceeded my expectations. The sound is clear, distinct, and the bass (if you want it) is boomin'! And, for the price you can't get another pair of speakers with near the sound quality. Not to mention they look really sexy (if a speaker can look that way). I think more people will be tuning in to Altec speakers once they hear the kind of sound they produce. Nothing else I've heard is comparable.
Well, it is a refurbished Zune, I can tell that because it tweaks out a little bit..stops in the middle of a song sometimes..but its about half what I paid for my last Zune..other than that I love Zunes, I already had the software downloaded on my computer so it didn't take long to put my 3700 songs on there.
It's always a risk to purchase a relatively unknown brand but I have been very impressed with the quality of this TV since I bought it. I had been seeing Olevia advertise in several audio/video magazines so I went to compusa to check them out in person. I was impressed enough to log on to Amazon to buy one! I've only had this for 3 weeks so I can't attest to long term reliability but so far so good. Now I'm considering getting a 32" or 37" for the living room!
Im in Afghanistan and i bought these online. By far the best headphones ive ever owned. I will never go back to cheap headphones again. They are getting me through my deployment and enhancing the music listening experience.
The product is awesome. I haven't had any problems with it yet. I only wish I was able to connect it to any pc, like a USB Memory Stick / Thumb Drive, without having to install the Zune Software.
This wireless office headset is perfect for the customer rep. that needs both hands to complete contracts on the computer from customers on the phone. We wear them eight and nine hours and have even forgotten them on and wore them home at night.There are different sizes in the ear pieces to customise your fit. These are the second set we have ordered in ten years. We run a busy party rental store and these Plantronics CS-55 DECT6.0 have saved us many hours of time management and kept our spine in good physical condition because we don't hold the phone on our shoulder. You will love these.
Very well built. Easily upgradable over internet.Picture fantastic, much better than blue ray!I have both and the HD-A1 makes a MUCH better picture.Don't believe the 1080p vs 1080i bull. The data is the same, this is only an issue if you have a CRT display. Digital displays show the information EXACTLY THE SAME! HD-DVD has a much better picture than BD because it is on 30GB with VC-1 compression (much better quality in smaller space) while BD is on 25GB using MPEG-2 compression (uses larger space and with smaller space to begin, must compress movie loosing much of the HiDef benefits).Only problem is it takes about 50% longer to start up the machine or run a disk than on the BD, but considering the better picture, twice as many HD-DVDs available, and HALF THE PRICE, this is a very small problem.
I purchased 4 of these and have only developed 2 so far. Most of the pictures came back really great, just what you'd expect from a single use camera. The flash seemed to work well.
I bought this to add storage to a Wii. It's compatible and offers a lot of additional space for purchased games.
Vendor delivered the stands very quickly and they were exactly what I ordered and expected. No surprises. Just what I wanted.
Very Nice monitor. I am using it with a Mac G4 and it works just fine. It does not work with the pass through power so I have to actually turn the power on with the switch.....no big woop! No power brick which is great!Outstanding Value! A bright 19" LCD monitor for [...] delivered to my door! Same monitor....Best price locally was [...]! Same monitor in black is [...] more! A little steep I thought! However you do have a choice! I would buy another if I had the need! Most B/M stores do not like to show this one next to others!! I can see why!
This product is a good size screen that is very portable. When I received it I noticed that some components are plastic, and I was a little leery about how well it would perform; but it has done a great job! Considering it is usually up in our preschool room and it is still in good condition is a testimony of a good product. Note: instead of a snap in rear support bar, it is a telescoping twist tighten format.
This item was simply perfect for the Creative Zen media player. The videos now play on the television without the need to burn a DVD..
exellent, got it just in time gonna set ma thing up rite now great product great timing... ordered other stuff and i know they'll be here by tomorrow... awesome online stoor
Before settling on the Boston Accoustics Recepter, I bought two Sangean RS-330s and returned them, then bought a Cambridge Soundworks 730 and got frustrated and donated it to a friend. I also checked out the Tivoli M3TPE but thought that its reliance on a $0.99 analog clock mechanism to be ridiculous (difficult to set accurate alarm times).The Boston Acoustics is a pleasure to use. There's really nothing to it. It's simple and effective and well-designed. It sounds great. It's reliable through power outages. It looks good and is more compact than the Sangean and Cambridge Soundworks radios.Unlike the Sangean it doesn't buzz and it has yet to break down on me. Unlike the Cambridge it's actually DESIGNED to be a clock radio so it doesn't do dumb things like leave your alarm running all day if you're not around to shut it off.The preset nob is intuitive, although i do wish it would sort presets by frequency instead of by order of addition. It's a small complaint. I also wish it had an ambient light detector to dim the display at night, but it does have a dimmer switch that works fine for me. If you want features like a CD player or AUX inputs, you may be disappointed.If you're looking for a quality clock radio that works the way you expect it to, I highly recommend the BA Recepter.
Enclosure is good, but not great.Screws are tiny and won't bear removal - reinsertion for very many times. They are close to stripping out after a couple of times.Hard drive rattles around inside the metal case. If yours rattles as well you might experiment with something to cushion the HD if you want it truly portable.I just use it to house my old laptop HD in case I need anything off of it.Never use it for more than a few minutes at a time, so can't comment on heat issues.Works well for what I needed and at a good price.
My wife and I were going to Europe, and having little knowledge or the languages, we bought the Garmin City Navigator for Europe. I must say, it was a godsend!!! We never could have gotten around with maps alone. We were even able to find our rental car every time we took walking tours. It is a very worthwhile investment
I've had a pair of MDR7506's for 5 or 6 years and they still sound fantastic. Like all headphones, I recommend breaking them in ("burn in") before really using them - hook them up to an audio source and let a variety of music and other sounds play thru them at around half-volume overnight and they'll really sound much better.Over the years, I've used them in a studio, used them with an iPod, and used them to DJ with in loud nightclubs, and they are still kicking. The leatherette covering on the ear cups has fallen apart, which makes the pads not quite as comfortable or as sound-isolating, but I plan on replacing the pads (just haven't gotten to it yet!).I can say these are absolutely the best studio/DJ headphones for the money.
I really don't have much to add in relationship to the PWII performance, which is excellent. What I do feel I can add about the PWII is the fact that it's size works in its favor in several ways:1) It's size allows it to be handled much better than its smaller size competitors. This means you're less likely to drop, step on, or misplace it. Some thing to think about when you're out in the field doing a photoshoot.2) It's size allows the switches to be larger and easier to work than its smaller size competitors.3) It's size allows the use of AA size batteries unlike its smaller size competitors. This is actually rather important and not many take this into consideration.When you add this up with it's superb perfomance, it's a winning combination. Of course, there is the BIG minus of each unit being rather expensive, or not having a screw-in antenna to make it more compact to store, but it more than balances out in its favor when you add up the various factors.By the way, don't forget to get a "mini to mini" sync chord when purchasing it because it's not included and most studio flash units use minis, as well as the caddy. The caddy is worth its weight in gold.
Was going to buy the E3C but decieded to go with the E4Cs, well, to make A long story short, I'm dissapointed, there's no bass to speak of no matter what setting I placed on my nanos EQ, I mean the sound is Ok if you like a lot of midrange but for $250 thought these would Rock!! maybe if I use 320 kbps ripping settings instead of the 128kbps it will make a difference.
My company has been using these Puppy devices for several years at work and I have always had great luck with them. In the three years we have used them I've never had a single failure on any of our readers.The readers usually recognize the finger scan within a second or less and you go on with your day. We have our machines all set to paranoid mode and they auto lock after 5 minutes of non-use. This really saves time as you don't have to keep typing your username and password all the time to log back in. Just place your finger in the reader and BAM! you are right back where you left off. Misreads happen once in awhile, maybe once every 50 times when you don't place your finger on the reader properly and it gets a bad scan.Now for our super paranoid machines we have two-factor authentication setup with the puppy and so when you want to use those you have to first scan your finger, then enter your username and password before you can use it. That way even if someone had your finger and you were unconscious or your password but no finger they wouldn't get very far without both the fingerprint AND the password.As a funny side note the scanner actually stores your fingerprints inside the scanner itself in an encrypted form and not on your computer so there is less chance of hacking or failure to recognize the fingerprint.It works for well for us and we wouldn't be without them at this point.We use them on both the Mac with PPC's and Intel processors under OS X 10.4.x and 10.5.x (yes there is software and updates for them to work properly under Leopard. You just have to contact the company that made the software for Sony and not Sony itself to get it as Sony Support has no idea what is going on most of the time.We also have a few machines running Windows XP that we use them with too. I have not tried them with Vista nor do I know if they ever made the software for Vista like they did for XP.I do like the mac puppy software better than the windows puppy software because of the way it integrates with the mac os, but that is probably just my personal preference.I don't usually spend my scarce free time posting product reviews but I thought the dearth of decent reviews on this device were uncalled for. Hopefully this review will help someone to make an informed decision to buy one or not.
I purchased 2 of these cameras from a Target store last week, because they were not yet available on this site. They are small, light and easy to use. I also bought a 256MB SD memory card to provide for 235 high resolution photos. As supplied, the camera can only hold 6 photos. Figure on at least a 32MB card or multiple cards for practical use. The backlit LCD was fine for cloudy outside or well lit indoor use, but was useless in bright sunlight or dim light that required a flash. You have to resort to the optical viewfinder under these conditions. It has a very short flash range. The normal 8.2mm lens focuses from about 5 feet to infinity --forget closeups. I would have liked to have a snap-on lens option that converted it to 4.5mm for wider angle indoor and outdoor shots. That would make it equivalent to a 50mm and a 28mm lens on a 35mm camera. I had a camera like this once and it is an ideal range.I got 50 photos from one camera and 75 from the other on a full battery charge. The flash was used for only about 5 pictures. This seemed about half of what the specifications predict. I did have the display on full bright for all photos, and turned the camera on and off for each photo. It took about 1.5 hours to recharge the battery from the 50 photo camera, and 2.5 hours for the 75 photo camera. This was much shorter than the 5 hour full charge time specified (makes me wonder if the battery was charging and discharging all the way).The photo quality was fair. It could have been better, but when the photos are downloaded to the computer, the driver software compresses the photos into JPEG by an extreme amount. This means you can fit a lot of photos on a small disk, but the quality of enlargements is very poor due to JPEG artifacts. I used the large photo option which turns the 2MP into a 4MP before compressing it, but it still was not good enough. I hope they make the amount of compression selectable in the future, like most other cameras. Computer storage is cheap these days, and 2.5MB per photo instead of 500KB is not a hardship.I installed the software that came with it on CD on my G3 PowerBook and my G5 PowerMac. No problems with this. Downloading photos did not go quite as smooth. I had to power the camera on, then connect the USB connector. The iPhoto software took a long time to mount the camera, then a very long time to download the photos. When it was done, no photos were downloaded. I found that I had to disconnect and reconnect the USB connector from the camera, then download photos again. The second time, the photos download as you would expect. I tried this with two cameras and two different computers. The results were completely repeatable. I did not try it with a PC, so it might work better there.Exposure and contrast of the downloaded photos was excellent. Shadow detail was also good.Bottom Line:If you want a tiny, light, simple camera that you can take with you all the time to take a few happy snaps, then this is an outstanding value. However, if you want a bit more from your photos, like zooming, closeups, or enlargements, then you need to go for a larger camera with more features.
I got the shuffle for the gym, I had been taking my 30G, but this is so much better, just clip it on and workout. So great!
Love this product. It allows me to make my own stickers for scrapbooks, etc.
I got this lens a while back at B&H before I realized that amazon sold almost everything I could find there for at least a slightly lower price and with free shipping. This lens gives me clear shots up and down it's focal length, vignetting and warping issues I've seen on other wider angle lenses seem to be nil on this one. Combined with my d200, this rig does get a bit heavy on the arm, but it is worth the quality of the focus and the great depth of field.
The ink is great, but these color cartridges only last through a couple dozen prints! I find that I need to replace them almost weekly with my regular printing habits.
I bought these for birding and have been very pleased. They are very sharp and I am able to identify birds along with the rest of my group. Two things, the diopter adjustment seems to move during use as I am constantly having to adjust back to it's original position and there seems to be slight distortion at the very edges of view, not enough to bother me. I really do love them! Go Nikon!
This is a very simple and effective mounting device for a motorcycle. No instability on bumps or speeds over a 100 mph.
The Secret History is a book I read, reread, and read again (several times) in one sitting. There are very few books that seem to force you to turn the page and read on. It is easily one of my favorites. I have waited for Tartt's next book for years. Frankly, I was bitterly disappointed in The Little Friend. To say that it did not flow nearly as well as TSH would be a vast understatement. Although Tartt's descriptions of the life and times of Harriet were accurate, it was unbelievably boring. There were so many different charecters, each representing a sterotypical aspect of the time period. I can't think of one thing I liked about it except, it was written by an author who previously wrote an AWESOME book. Don't buy it, it's not worth it....I think I'll go read The Secret History again.
Please be careful! This is a printer of 1999!!, and 'THERE ARE NO DRIVERS' for Windows 7,Vista and even for Win XP ... How is it possible that they sell a printer that is no longer compatible with any current operating system today??, and that also Xerox ends to give support and software to this printer, for over 12 years??.... Sorry for my english.
The radio arrived in a timely manner. The fidelity is really good for a small radio. It receives all our favorite stations. Some channels come in more clearly than on a more expensive portable radio I also own. I consider this an exellent value for the price. I would recommend this product for casual listening around the house or outdoors.
My Sharp viewcam broke about 6 months after the 1 year warranty. I loved the ease of the camera, but now it would cost me more to repair it than it was to buy it. I took great care of the camera and used it often to film my new baby. One day I tried to watch a tape I recorded a day before and the tape got stuck in the camera and wouldn't do anything! I would absolutely shop around with other brands before buying this Sharp product.
This model of router seems bullet-proof which replaces an identical one I bought 6-7 years ago. Alas, it died of natural causes, I suppose. Fortunately, when Cisco bought Linksys, they kept this model alive. I have two older Macs, a G5 desktop and a G4 Powerbook, both of which reached a milestone age of 10 years old. Quite remarkable, even for Apple. However, they run on Motorola processors making nearly any matchup to new equipment and software a dicey, if not impossible, situation. My old Linksys router was a perfect match with an automatic setup that was very easy. With this newer albeit more Intel-friendly router, Cisco's tech support/customer service was required to finish the installation. The reason was: my Macs "are too old" they said, to make this installation easy. I was on the phone with tech support for nearly two hours, a strangely protracted amount of time, but we finally got it to work.I can't really complain about the product or the tech support, especially given the age of my dear old, reliable Macs.
The advantage is that it is small and light, even smaller andlighter than my cannon power shot camera. The biggst problem isbattery life, it claimed that it would be capable shoot about60 minutes continuously, but in my experience, the battery isgone before I finish all 20 minutes SD capacity (in Mpeg2 normalmode).
I wanted to protect my Canon f1.8 lens for my Canon XSi. I had no problems attaching it this filter (as some reviewers have noted). This feels like a substantial lens and because it is multi-coated it works great. Its effect on overall image quality is subtle, but I am really pleased with my outdoor shots with this filter.
After hooking up my DTV converter box my signal strength was at 50-60%. After hooking up this amp my signal dropped to 19%, at best, and lost 5 channels!
No single view. Lenses are not aligned properly so you see two round views as opposed to one pic that you should see in a quality binoc.
I have a Lexmark C524 Laser Printer (pd $1000 on Lexmark website) that is 14 months old and the main system circuit board failed. Called Lexmark technical service and ended up speaking to someone in India who was hard to understand. I gave them the error code on the display and the serial #. They said I needed a new system board. I called Lexmark Parts and had one overnighted - $375. I brought it to a Lexmark certified technician who replaced the board but the error message would not go away and the printer would not work. The technician called tech service, again in India, who said the board needed to be relaced. Ordered another board and had it overnighted - $375. It still did not work. Lexmark offered no help. I gave up and sent both boards back FedEx Overnight so I could get my $750 refunded. Lexmark Parts said it would be refunded by my next billing cycle - what? Still waiting for refund. DO NOT BUY A LEXMARK - IT WILL NOT LAST VERY LONG. The main circuit board (Made in China) shouldn't fail 2 month after the warranty expires.
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The complaints about the battery location: I dropped a portable CD unit in the past that had its battery compartment on the outside and ruined it because the frail battery hinge and catch broke.There is no provision for an external AC or car power adaptor. And I found battery life somewhat less than on the many Sony units I have owned. If you listen a lot where an external power source is convient, you may end up losing the money you saved on the otherwise good valued player.For "free" headphones, I actually found these better than the bundled headsets I've gotten with the many of these little players I've gone through, and far superior to any ear buds I've tried. The five foot cord is both longer and stronger than the little strings that tie most cheap headphones. You'll need to use the first "XBS" bass boost setting on the player. They sound best if moved slightly forward from the natural feeling spot centered on the ears. But for serious listening, get a pair of Grado T60s or Sennheiser PX100s.The display will not show remaining time on the CD, a feature I've grown accustomed to on my Sony units.While the unit does not LOOK durable, I've subjected mine to a lot of bumps, drops, and other gardening indignities with no failure so far. I have had 4 Sony units that all looked a lot more durable, but failed after about 2 years of heavy use. Haven't had mine that long, but so far so good.If you like to fiddle with the controls after starting a CD, this is not the unit for you. Nine identical tiny buttons on the side, identified only by embossed lettering on the case, are difficult to operate without staring closely (with good lighting) at the case. The display is inconveniently located on the front; tiny, dim, and hard to read.Sound quality seemed decent to me, but not up to that on my new Sony DNF430. I went back to a Sony because its top display, easier to use controls, and its remote control unit makes it a far better car unit.All that said, this player is a very good value due to its decent sound, the servicable headphones keeps you from having to buy those extra, and when you're ready for better sound a headphone upgrade will be rewarded.
Good product and works as advertised. The only recommendation I would make to Griffin is to put a rotating dial so the user could change how the Ipod is mounted. By only allow the user to mount top to bottom or bottom to top, the user is not able to get the headphone plug into the top.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The IBM 512MB CompactFlash Card, like most 512MB cards, will store on average 568 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 426 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 256 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 204 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 160 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this 512MB card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
I love these! Earbuds don't work for me b/c I have small ears. I run a lot and these work great for any distance. They only seem to last for 4-6 months before one side loses sound, but for $10 that's fine with me. I've tried more expensive versions and they don't work as well for me.
I really like this laptop sleeve. It's much sturdier than neoprene sleeves so it has a better chance of protecting your laptop. My computer was easy to insert and remove. It is quite thick, however (ah, the price of added protection!) and it wouldn't fit into my bag with my paper files. So back to amazon it goes :(
I bought 4 of these from a different online store. They are made in China and two of them did not work. There are many of them at different online stores and even on Amazon with slightly different pictures. Look at the color of the cable and the end connectors to compare. Not sure if they are actually USB 2.0 or not. Stay away from them if you can. Spend the extra $10 to get a better and more consistent brand.
Don't buy this, unless you want to go through what I did! I had researched for about a month online, checking reviews and information about MP3 players. I finally had it narrowed down to either this one or the Vision:M, which has more memory but also costs about $100 more. I decided to give the Sleek Photo a try. It came, and I spent several hours loading on all of my music, making my playlists, etc. The very next morning, it wouldn't turn on!!!! I couldn't charge it, couldn't do anything. I was so upset, but I figured that maybe I just had a fluke. So I sent it back (I had to pay return shipping--make sure you check your sellers return policy if it comes from somewhere other than Amazon itself!) and I ordered another one directly from Amazon. Well, this time it worked for three days, then froze on a "please wait" screen and I was back in the same boat. I tried to reset it, but nothing worked. So I sent it back, this time at no charge to me because Amazon guarantees everything, and I am waiting for my Vision:M to arrive. Hopefully I will have better success this time.
All and all this is a very fine product. I had purchased something similar from Wal mart and it was not good at all. Lots of static and sound quality was poor. This one I like because it's all in one and has no cords to mess with. The sound is good with excellent reception and no static. The only negative about it is that there is an ocassional static pop but it's very light and mostly I can ignore and I also wish the volume could go louder. Still very good product and the price is very reasonable compared to some at Fry's electronics.
...and every four or five years my wife starts bugging me about the real estate they take up in the room. We go to some high-end stereo stores, listen to speakers that cost up to $5,000 or more, and just decide we'll live with the loss of space.The sound is just - natural. Segovia and Fahey sound as good as Hendrix or Satriani. Pianos - the bane of most stereo systems in my view - sound like - pianos.I can set the receiver to -55db and barely hear the music and still get full range, or crank it to -20db, shake the walls, and still hear the full range.They're heirlooms; if you can find some (they show up on eBay) or afford new ones, get them. I need to figure out how to build a 5.1 system, using them (noting the comment above), and that will be the project for this summer.
I bought this for my apc battery backup and thought I would get a useful life out of it. Instead, it's failing after 3 months. Be careful with these guys.
If you're looking for an inexpensive and compact desktop system, this is it.However...Five months after we got ours, it spontaneously stopped recognizing the wireless USB device we added on. Repeated attempts to get it to work failed. We asked for an exchange, but were refused. After repair analysis, it was discovered that the USB support was incompatible with a new HR Printer I'd bought (the Laserjet 1020). I cannot use the printer with the computer!It's embarassing that an HP computer won't work with an HP printer. I would recommend something more reliable and "bulletproof" than this.
The Sennheiser RS130 was mildly disappointing. The power adaptor that shipped with my set was 110v, which is a problem if you don't live in America. Most modern (+expensive) stuff is supplied with 110~220 adaptors, so I wonder why Sennheiser lost the plot. There is the occasional loud hiss in the transmission even when one doesn't move from the place of reception. This couldn't be corrected even after switching the frequencies and moving the base. The overall finish is good but the buttons feel a bit rickety. Audio quality and bass are good when there is no hiss, which fetches this product 3 stars.
It is very small and compact, which is great. Very user friendly as well.
I really like this camera. I use it for photos that I take for my Romantic Oregon Coast Vacations web site [...]It is very easy to use. I also got the dock for it with the rechargable battery pack. This ensures that I'm always ready to go. The photos are nice and clear. Since I got it recently, there are some features that I haven't tried yet, but know that I will use down the road. Just right for a casual photographer. A big thumbs up!
I am working in Iraq and have seen every type of external hard drive and enclosure on the market put to the extreme tests. In my office alone there is more than 3 terabytes in external enclosures and for the size and cooling ability the Ultra is the best. It is made of plastic but the plastic is very durable and it is a breeze to open the case unless you are a complete moron. The drives can be daisy chained up to three using the firewire cables and it doesn't matter weither the jumper is set to cable select or master. Tight fit but it's very much worth the effort. We now order only Ultra external cases due to size and durability.
Strong simple device. Well designed construction. The plastic masking bits didn't fit as well as could be. the wire hiding is okay but could be better. I use it to mount my iMac over my treadmill and it works great. Overall especially considering the great price and fast shipping this is a great wall mount.
This is an unmanaged switch, which means that you can not configure Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANS) or Quality of Service (QoS) - though QoS is supported through the implementation of 802.1p, but all the attached devices must support 802.1p in order to use it. Since there is no configuration, all you have to do is plug it into power and plug your devices into it. It really is that simple for any unmanaged switch. It will automatically allow all your devices to talk to each other at the physical layer. Of course, your applications must be configured right to talk to each other, but these unmanaged devices make building the infrastructure a snap.In answer to a previously posted review, I tested this device in the following way:-Port 1 connected to my desktop computer with a Gigabit network interface card (NIC)-Port 2 connected to a 10/100 switch which was connected to a gigabit ethernet storage device-Port 3 connected to a second DGS-2208 switch which was connectedto the exact same model gigabit ethernet storage device-Port 4 connected to a laptop with a 10/100 NICThe point of this setup was to use the identical computer communicating with identical devices through a 10/100 connection and through a gigabit (1000) connection. I transferred a 10 GB file to the ethernet storage device through the gigabit connection first and then I transferred the exact same file through the 10/100 connection. The GB connection was about five times faster.Now, this proves that the switch does not automatically throttle back to the slowest "connected" device. However, it does not indicate whether the gigabit connections will slow to the speed of 10/100 connections if those slower connections are actually active.To test this, I transferred the same file from the laptop to the slower connected ethernet storage device while also transferring the file from the desktop to the faster connected ethernet stoarage device. The results? The gigabit connected devices still transferred the data at rates faster than possible on a 10/100 connection. This proves that the gigabit speeds are still achieved even when a 10/100 connection is active.In the end, due to memory and processor limitations, this device cannot even compare to enterprise-class gigabit switches from Cisco and other providers; however, it is the best performing gigabit switch I've ever seen for under $75.[...]------------------------------------
This thing stopped working within 5 weeks, then called CoolMax customer service for the waranty, sent in the fried PSU, 4 weeks later get a letter saying the PSU was out of warranty because inproper use. called them again, they still refuse to honor their warranty saying that it is my right to sue them if I feel I should get the replacement. Never ever had such bad experiences with any vendor. Later found out Coolmax is a taiwan junk company coming to US to sell cheap low-quality products, they have big problems to hornor their warranty and rebates, etc. You can find it out from BBB.org to see how many complains they got. avoid them.
I bought the HVL-FDH3 for my Sony DCR-TRV820 camcorder and have had it for several years now. I first used the light to videotape my grandson "trick or treating" during halloween and was impressed at how well the video turned out. The light doesn't seem to be all that bright until you watch the video. That experience alone convinced me that I had chosen the right video light for my camcorder.
My previous digital camera was the C-50 and I shelled out the cash to upgrade to the C-60, and am greatly pleased. The advantages of the C-60 over the C-50 are:-6 megapixel instead of 5 (not a huge deal if you're not printing anything bigger than 8x10s)-Movies have audio (C-50 video only)-Casing designed better (C-50 rubber flaps were always coming loose)-SuperMacro mode as close as 4cm (C-50 macro mode was horrible, only about 20-30cm focus minimum)-Mode dial more closely resembles other SLRs, with P/S/A/M options instead of having to navigate (C-50) through the digital menu to specify whether you want the shutter speed or aperature to be adjustable-Supports up to 512MB xD cards by default (C-50 supports only up to 128MB unless you ship it to Olympus for them to install a BIOS update)-Lens opens/closes more quickly (C-50 took 3-4 seconds)-Better LCD review screen-Supports higher capacity 12B Lithium battery instead of just 10BAnd it's still the nice small size that fits in my pocket when I travel.
These kinda really work....I wanted sunshades that were low profile & discreet (no Pooh ones for us ;-) So I thought I'd try these. Judging by the dust on the outside of the box these have been in the warehouse for a while, which is a pity as they are good for what you get.Pros:Low profile (they advertise that your window can slide down with them on but I wouldn't recommend it - see the cons)Plain - with just a small logo in one cornerCons:Not particularly adhesive, they rely on a static cling type of adhesion which has its limits & is the reason why I don't think they would stay on well if you tried to wind your window down.There logo reduces adhesion in one corner and adds wrinkles to the product such that looses its ability to adhere to the window.Tips to use:Clean the window first - (I didn't at first & they stayed on for maybe a couple of hours ;-)then spray some of the Windex on the window and the 'sticky' side of the shade and then without wiping them dry place them together, then carefully without stretching the shade wipe outwards from the center, trying to avoid getting wrinkles in them. Putting them on this way with the exception of the one that the 3yr old pulled off the other 3 have been up for 6 weeks - no probs. Also ensure that if you put 2 next to each other (they are only the size of a sheet of letter paper) don't let them overlap or the top one will start to peel off.Conclusion:I would get these again as they work as advertised and enable our daughter to sleep in the van, also as they stick to the window across the whole shade they are unlikely to get caught on something & accidentally pulled off. Do bear in mind though that if you have windows that go up & down you may have issues (we have a minivan so it wasn't an issue for us)[...].
My husband researched and had me return a different plasma tv. We went with this because it was a good price and had free shipping. It arrived and because we weren't ready to install, the shipping co left the tv in the box (normally they'll unpack take packaging) Of course always check for price drops within your 30 days, I did and saved an additional $250The picture quality with our regular DVD player is great. I have not yet switched my Directv to high def, but picture is still better than our old projection style tv.
This thing seems like a decent piece of equipment. The setup was easy and it worked without a problem. One MINOR annoyance, you can change the internal IP address of this thing to 192.168.XXX.XXX but the DHCP server will only hand out IPs in the range of 192.168.1.XXX. No real biggie, just personally annoying.
Be careful...Amazon's "Find your Printer" service on this page incorrectly lists that this cartridge is compatible with the Canon PIXMA MP210. It is not! Although my review is not about the cartridge per se, I give it one star to alert other of Amazon's faulty compatibility listing for this cartridge so you are not inconvenienced by their error.
Just got a flat screen TV and we got this cord for our Xbox! Amazing! and soo cheap in stores exspect to pay $7 at least!
Excellent product. Haven't had any experience with it prior to now. But I'm very satisfied that I purchased this kit.
Excellent product:easy setup, very bright, and the 19 inch screen gives you a 16 inch wide view. Run two programs side-by-side.
Consider this a disposable. If it is worth the money to you to buy one, knowing it will probably fail after a few months, then go ahead.
This product helped get my new stereo installed quickly and effortlessly. SO MUCH BETTER than trying to wire it out myself!
I was looking into this and I realized that they are charging more for this 80gb than Apple charges for a brand new 160gb one. why?
So your at home/work thinking do I REALLY need this item? Its tapping into my budget for the tv and/or my surround sound system. Let me put it this way. Like anything in life that has significant value to you, you would naturally want to protect it. So I would say depending on the overall value/cost of your personal movie theater, then YES!! MY set up cost me around $4,500 so seeing I bought myself the best components with cables and wires I wanted first to make sure if there was an electronics problem. I would much rather see monster go down then the rest of my system which by the way monster does offer a warranty on your components if they do get injured. Second splurging on myself and sparing no expense on my system I wanted it to run on all cylinders and running @ its peak performance, which id the other aspect of this item they call it a power conditioner and YES it works in lament terms you plug all your devices into the monster a d plug monster into the wall what that does clean out any digital noise and and gives your devices the exact amount of juice the need. I have used my system with and w/o the monster and there is a big difference both audio & video. It is a simple set up everything is labeled in the rear so plug and play. So to reiterate if you think your system is expensive and could not afford to replace it all if it went down, then YES you need it!! IF your a audiovisual perfectionist and want the best performance your system has to offer, then YES you need this! I have owned the monster for awhile now and they do make a model a little different than mine but in affect it works just the same! If I owned a Ferrari I would never compromise the car by using 87 regular gas, and I refuse to do it with my "Ferrari" of a home system I own. I highly recommend the monster if you fall into the catagories I stated above!
this is a great machine. service was right on time and have had no problems
I had to buy some Duracell rechargeable batteries. The Sony batteries died after 3 charges. The Duracell batteries work great with the Sony charger. =)
After much researching of other products, I purchased the Garmin StreetPilot c530 for my Dad, as a Christmas present. Turned out to be the highlight of his Christmas. He absolutely loves his new Garmin. As we went out to test drive it, the first place he programmed in was his local Starbucks coffee shop! Not that he needed to do that, but it's listed as one of his "Favorites" now. This product will be very beneficial for both he and my Mom, as they make their annual trips up North for auto conventions and family visits. Overall, he could not be happier with his new toy!
I'm well acquainted with all three hardware versions (1,2,3) of this router. This, also, is my top recommendation to anyone wanting an easy to install, no maintenance security device for home or small business use (under 25 users).No other product I sell in the under $100 category can even come close to this router. In fact, the next step upgrade would be an over $300 router which all home and most small businesses would not buy, when you have all the performance and features you need in this product at a reduced price level.I'm not going to rehash the obvious features, like SPI firewall and inbound Intrusion Detection, VPN, etc.., but rather, I'd like to address some acrimonious remarks/reviews with answers below.1.] There are three firmware versions successively created (1, 2, 3). Netgear didn't plaster the words version 1 on the original boxes. So? Version 2 wasn't marked either, but version 3 is marked no less than 6 times on the box and the box has a green and white front, not the older blue and orange. Netgear is NOT selling version 1 or version 2 as others note, but some hardware dealers still might be so it's not Netgear's fault if you get otherwise. Here's a tip: Version 1 firmware has a serial numbers starting: FVS8..., Version 2 firmware has a serial number starting: FVS1..., Version 3 firmware has a serial number starting: FVS9....,AND the serial number IS listed outside the box.2.] My version 1 has been running a DHCP lease on a Motorola Comcast Surfboard3100 cable router for the last 3 or so years. I've shut down the cable modem and FVS318 more than once for furniture rearranging or to take to someone's home to diagnose their network problems and EACH time, the DHCP lease works without any interference or problems. Here's a tip: Power your cable modem up first and let the lights stablize (2-3 minutes), then power up your FVS318 and let those lights stablize (1-2 minutes), then power up your computer. Also if you've been thru a lightning storm and your gear is acting up, just push and hold the factory default reset button (on the backside) for 30 seconds, while the power is on.3.] The VPN client software is included in the box. In every box! Look for the included CD. If your box doesn't have it, it's probably a used box resold as new.4.] Multiple subnet routing in an enterprise network (not an enterprise product) over VPN does work. Here's a tip: Enable RIP2 routing on both the receiving VPN and the distant subnet router, could try RIP1 but it doesn't route among a subnetted network. RIP2 is a subnet routing protocol for inter-router communications (among other things).5.] If your router is rebooting all the time or acting very strangely, use the factory default reset button previously mentioned. If that doesn't fix it, look for the firmware upgrade for your version of router (see serial number data above) and install it (also very easy). If your router is still defective, Netgear will do an exchange. (Not sure if level 1 support IS India).Only thing I wish it had was ability to forward syslog port data from other syslog reporting FVS318's across a multiple VPN WAN setup.For under or near $100 to $150 (depending on where you buy it), this router cannot be beat.
I've been using the Lexar Firewire Compactflash Reader for about two months and i've not found any faster upload then what the SanDisc USB reader gives. The Lexar works fine and is easily transported but it does require a powered FW port and, most importantly, this is not a FW 800 card reader which would be significantly faster then a USB reader. And, sadly, no where in the seller's info does it indicate which FW reader it is so i only found out as i went to connect it the first time and as all my FW inputs are FW800, an adapter was needed and not furnished. So, the reader works fine but if you are expecting faster downloads, you'll have to go with the SandDisc Extreme FW800, a considerable more expensive reader.
These aren't too bad. I had to right them a little over my case fan, but they do a really nice job of keeping the cat fur out of my machine. I have to clean them off periodically, but hey there is no such thing as the perfect filter.
I used it but wish the light was a little brighter. It twisted any way you may need it so i give it 4 stars . I have problems with my eyes so be your own judge.
This player is great,from sound, to colors, remote control; The only thing I wished it had was playback memory (when you stop/turn-off the DVD player, it doesn't remember the last place you left off). Other that this is a steal at the price.
Hey folks,I bought these earbuds because of the great reviews posted.And they did sound terrific -- for as long as they lasted.While the bass, in particular, performs as advertised, you pay for the quality sound as these earbuds are NOT cheap.Be forewarned, however, that the quality of construction doesn't match the earbud's sound and dynamic range. Within a couple of months, the wire connection to the jack started cutting out. Then the wire connection to the right earbud started acting flaky, with the sound shutting down off and on. (BTW, in case you are wondering, I'm an adult who takes care of his equipment, especially pricey stuff.)Very annoying, having to play with the wires to secure a connection! Freeze -- or you'll lose it; it spoils the fun of listening to music. After trying all manner of band-aids to fix the problems, I just dumped them in the trash.Paying this much for earbuds that don't last pisses me off.Check around and you'll find earbuds with decent sound for a fraction of the V-Moda's asking price. Then, if they crap out, you won't feel so burned!
Got this item a few days ago. Have it hooked up to my t.v. and Zune dock. This is my first componet system. Owned alot of mini systems that looked fancy but didnt perform great. Have this hooked up to some Sony 3way bookshelf speakers I got from Amazon for like 100 buks. The sound is great for movies which is mostly what I use it for. Ii do most of my music lisning at work on headphones. Great starter amp. Only complaint is that it dosent have a sub output. Planning on getting a pair of 15'' 3way speakers for my system because I can tell this is a good amp.
I purchased this SD card hoping to use it for backup of important documents but when I plugged it into my laptop I found Vista asking to use 4GB for memory cache. Turns-out the card can read and write fast enough for use as another memory cache. I let Vista use it and a few days later I noticed my laptop is operating faster. Software programs that used to take 45 seconds to start now take only 14 seconds - pretty neat - guess I'll have to buy a larger card...
This is the kind of product I've been waiting for!, if you hate those small MP3 players that just have 64MB or less then you'll love this, you can burn a CD-R (or even a CD-RW) with loads of MP3s and WMA files, and you can get more than 10 hours of music.However you *need* a CD Burner to take advantage of this product, and there's a better version of this player that has more features, the one that's missing here is the support for WinAmp M3U playlists and a backlit LCD screen. But this is a very good choice, try it!
Not much needs to be said. It does the job and does it well. No hassle is required, just plug it in and play. Been using it chatting with my friends on Skype and it performs very nicely. A big plus is the bright green LED mute on/off button. Makes muting on the fly very easy.
Loaded the driver from the enclosed CD and plugged the card reader into my USB hub and Windows 98 had no problem recognizing the new hardware and finding the new driver.The card reader works fine and each slot, one for an xD card and the other for a SmartMedia card, is assigned a different drive letter by Windows 98.The procedure for removing the card is described in the Quick Start Guide. It involves right-clicking the card reader icon to extinguish the status light on the unit. The use of the word "eject" is misleading because like other card readers removal of the card from the slot is done manually by grasping the edge of the card. Easy to insert and remove a card.I bought the Olympus MAUSB-10 to use with my new Olympus C50 camera. I'm pleased with both products. Olympus responds promptly to email inquiries and has a toll-free number for technical support.
15 month old Pixma Pro 9500 Mark II, all new cartridges at over $100, needs repair or replacement with unknown problem and NO help from Canon.
I have ordered this product before and I will order it again. I burn DVD's of educational shows, etc for my grandchildren and they love the little fish like cases. Great product
I use it for high school basketball- GREAT! with D90 & SB-800 flash. Btw, don't buy with 2-day shipping. Mine arrived in 6 days NOT 2.
I bought these headphones because I thought they looked pretty cool and were well-priced. Also because they are the cool wrap-around style that won't muss your do. I'm mostly satisfied with my purchase, but there are a few points that could be improved upon.First things first: the flashing lights are neato, but they will only flash if your music is loud enough for the headphones to register the sound. I bought these to use at work with my CD player. I like the fact that the headphones flash so my coworkers know that I can't hear them talking to me, but I usually listen to my music at a low level at work and the lights won't flash when the volume is low. I find myself in a strange catch-22; either I listen to my music loudly so the lights will flash, or I listen to it quitely so I can hear the folks around me (and don't get the flash factor).Secondly, what looks like a seperate volume control is actually a seperate battery pod for the headphones. It's good that the flashing has its own power source, but I really thought it was a volume control--I was bummed. It does have an on/off function to turn of the lights if you're not feeling particularly flashy. Oh, and the pack comes with a spare set of cell-type batteries for the headphones.Lastly, the wrap-around style is nice because it doesn't leave that tell-tale ring around your hair. They're a little awkward to put on, though--especially if you have long hair like me. I have to put them around my neck, then get my hair out of the way, then adjust the ear pieces...I find my hair falls in my face all the time because there is nothing holding it back (like with conventional headphones). No biggie though, I'll take the hair in the face over the flat-hair-syndrome any day!Overall, these headphones are well built, nice to look at, emit a good sound, and are well-priced. They also have a single cord running from the left earphone, so you don't have to deal with tangled cords. If you need a pair and want to feel flashy...then buy 'em!
I received a defective unit. Think this was odd, wrong! :-(The sound did not work, something that you can tell as soon as you turn it on! The plant who did the refurb would know this if they tested the unit before they put in the box. (There are built in diagnostics, you could just try those before you put it in the box and ship it as "Like New Condition")After over 2 hours on hold, Magellan quickly confirmed that the product was indeed defective and that their remanufactured units are often shipped with operational defects. The description "remanufactured to like new condition" is not true for these units. Oddly the support tech confirmed that the over $600 price was reasonable for these remanufactured units.Also the 90 day warranty period means that you will get only 2 tries to ship the unit back and try to get a working unit. They said that they would take 4-6 weeks for an exchange, and that it would not re-start the 90 day warranty. They offer a 1 year warranty for an additional $ 130, but the new one is only $200 more and has the latest maps and software in it, why would you buy remanufactured?I do believe the Roadmate is a good product, but remanufactured is not OK., and their support and warranty for Remanufactured are intended to keep you from buying them.It all seems rather unethical to me.
I was delighted to be able to play three DVD's my son brought back from a summer's study in Paris. I teach French and German, and was disappointed that I had three, brand-new DVD's I couldn't play. Thanks to a hack shared by Vijay from Napierville, I was able to set the Region to 0, and enjoy my DVD's. Only problem, the volume is a little screwy: the background sound is loud, but the dialogue is very soft. I just may need to do some more tweaking. The actual picture quality was at least as good as my $200 Panasonic!
always been a fan. went to one audio shop to install my system and it sounded ok, i knew something was wrong since i wasn't getting the bass i should of been getting. inside my 05 chrysler pacifica it was ok, outside, nothing. shop did a poor install. amp fried door speakers blew. ordered a better amp and rear door's now this ten inch monster is turning heads just the way i like it...... seller was prompt with shipment and i would buy from them again if i have to. eff negative feed back. if you have your specs right and proper install, you to can do damage on the streets.
This thing is perfect. My ONLY issue has nothing to do with the player but with the leather carrying case. It doesn't help much having to remove the player from the case each time you need to fiddle with controls.The player itself is a dream. It's smaller than the iPod mini but gives you an extra gig of storage. I especially like its flat, smooth ergonomics. It fits nicely in the front pocket of your jeans. You don't realize it's even there.It sounds great and it plays wma files which is very nice. I don't care too much for the lack of lossless wma playback as those files carry huge file size overhead.I honestly don't have a negative thing to say about this audio player. I have one of the 500 limited edition models and am still as enamored with it now as the day I got it. It's one of those rare products that actually delivers exactly what you'd expect from it. And with some of the deals that Amazon has on this thing right now, I'm amazed that they aren't sold out.
You can never have enough power. The great thing about this is that you have the option of using two Canon NB-2LH Rechargeable Battery Packs (not included) or six AA batteries (also not included). If you're going to be away from electricity and won't be able to recharge your batteries this will give you a way to use your camera with common AA batteries.
Bought this for my techy boyfriend and he loves everything about it. They look and sound great! Definitely would buy these speakers again!
I bought this for my son, and he likes it except for the length of the cord. It is probably 8 feet long. I bought a cord holder, and now he has no complaints.
I received a genuine Tiffen 58mm filter plastic carrying box. And a piece of paper with the usual graphics. And... nothing else. Seems that the shipper likes to remove the filter and just ship the plastic box. How nice. My query to Amazon regarding the situation... netted nothing. No reply. Not even an acknowledgement. Zip.Beware.
I have seen previous reports on K60, and decided to buy a K80, with TWO COPY BUTTONS, black and colour copy.The machine is not intuitive to use, but it does what you would expect, with two advantages against K60: modem speed, and black copy key.It has a major problem wich most users will not detect!It works well when driven by HP suplied software, but if we try to scan from MS Office XP &quot;image scanning&quot; and some other aplications, the machine scans only the first page, ejecting all the others, forcing us to feed the document page by page by hand.Quite frustrating for a machine with a 20 page feeder.It will became a great machine with a new modem and a driver patch, unfortunately not available for the moment.
The JVC KW-XC777 has two main benefits. The first is the auxiliary input on the front of the unit. This allows you to plug in your mp3 player/ipod/laptop into the unit using a 1/8" (3.5mm) mini (headphone) male to male cord. This feature alone was worth having this deck installed.Secondly, the KW-XC777 is much larger than most units on the market (Double or 2 DIN). Mine fits perfectly into a 2003 Toyota Tacoma without a kit.Make sure that it will fit your car or truck before you buy - this unit has been around for awhile, and you may not be able to return it.Installation size is 178mm x 100mm x 150mm, or 7-1/16" x 3-15/16" x 5-15/16" I'd recommend having your local car stereo shop do the installation for you. My guy had it done in 30 minutes.A quick Amazon search shows only 5 or 6 similarly sized units available, most are either much more expensive w/ DVD and touch screen, or priced about the same. can you pay more for a better unit? Absolutely.Be advised that this unit will not play back data discs - no mp3 or wma decoder for playback - just regular or burned discs.A slim, soon-to-be-lost remote is included.If yours is "pre-owned" like mine, JVC has an extensive library of owner's manuals online, including one for the KW-XC777.As an alternative to a cassette adapter or FM transmitter (see my review for the Monster Cable iCarPlay Plus) for my iPod the JVC KW-XC777 sounds great and easy to use.
I've had this PDA for 6 months and it's been very useful in most cases. My one big complaint is that you cannot use a bluetooth cordless headset to listen to mp3 music/audio. This is something HP needs to upgrade. I would rather not have to switch to a corded headset just to listen to music.
These are nice little players for the money; the sound quality is better than I expected as is the ease of use. I bought these players for my young nephews as Christmas presents and have had so much fun with them while adding music that I am considering buying one for myself!
I've generally never ironed my hair, or blow-dried it, because I was afraid of ruining my hair, but after trying this I won't go back. This iron heats up within 30 seconds of turning it on. Unlike what this product claims above, it does NOT have 30 heat settings. It has 4 settings.. good enough.The cons to this iron are that on occasion I accidentally press the off button while twisting it, and when I first used it I tended to get my hair caught up in the screws on the iron hinge. The screws could have been inverted, I suppose, to avoid this, but it's easy to work around once you break a hair or two.Overall I'd give this curling iron 4.5 stars because of the beautiful job it does, the long cord, and the nice overall design.
This product is great. Samsung has really made the one true monitor that every computer video gamer or dvd freak should have.
Here is what I control with my Harmony 1000 (and rf extender):1. Apple TV2. Polk xrt 12 XM Radio3. Bose 48 Lifestyle system4. Cox HD DVR5. Sony Digital Photo Album6. Pioneer PRO 150FD Plasma7. LG BH 200 Blu Ray Player8. iPodAll activites work flawlessly 99% of the time. The TV channel favorites also work pretty well (it took a while to get the images and to add them to the remote)Programming the remote online has a small learning curve, but in the end is a very powerful environment to allow you to get things just right.I upgraded from the Harmony 880 and the 1000 is significantly better in all respects. The rf feature is critical.One important downside is that I was unable to get the 1000 to work with multiple rf extenders. It did not know what signals to send where! Hence, loss of 1 star. For now my Apple TV is controlled only via ir, the others via rf.The build quality, like all Logitech products is pretty good. I picked this over the Philips Pronto touch screen because of price and the ease of programming the Harmony v. the Philips. The Philips however, does have a nicer display and the build quality on the Philips is also more hefty.
This was the inexpensive route. Worth the $150. savings because I've owned it about a month and so far it has not skipped once while I was driving. The two electronic cords are a bit 'busy' beside the driving area but I just keep them to the passenger side. I plan to put whiteout on the black buttons because you cannot see them at night unless there's overhead light passing buy momentarily. I did get to memorizing the position of the buttons. My new package had the instructions. The sound is great. I have to make a bit of adjustment between the volume on the Walkman and the volume on my car in-deck cassette player. The headphones are a bit cumbersome but once I get them on they sound great. I have to reset the volume on the Walkman each time I put in a new disc. It comes with two little stickies so paste the Walkman onto a part of my vehicle but I don't have such a place in my Toyota so I'm moving it from the front to the back depending on what passengers I have or don't have. I priced what it would cost to have a CD player installed in my car and I just don't have the extra $150 to do it so this compromise was well worth it since I have a buncha CD's and was waiting to play them in my new-to-me new car. It's a '97. I haven't mastered reading the number of which song is playing on the lcd readout on the Walkman. All CD's have fit in there nicely. I'm very glad this was available. It's ready now to use in your older vehicle with a built in cassette deck. I'd highly recommend this item if that's your situation. Though, I gotta admit, I'd prefer a built in one but I gotta stumble on that extra cash first and that's not gonna happen for a while so this will do nicely.
I have had this mouse for three weeks now and find it the most comfortable mouse ever.I bought the Microsoft Intellimouse Optical Special Edition three months ago because of its excellent tracking and it's five button design but found it quite uncomfortable for extened use.This mouse tracks equally good if not better than the latest microsoft mice and Logitech's Dual Optial Mouseman but with a much more contoured grip for the right handed person. The only fault I found are in the Drivers, there is an intermittentness when using the scroll wheel sometimes when you scroll either up or down a couple of clicks on the wheel and there is a lag, this problem exists in both the 9.70 & 9.73 drivers.Logitech is aware of the problem and will release new Drivers latter in November.The new drivers are also supposed to allow configuration of buttons in various programs simular to Microsoft Drivers. Note. If you do not use the included Drivers and use the Windows XP drivers the wheel works perfectly and all buttons will function except the application switcher button.Once they repair the Driver problem this will be the best cordred optical mouse on the market.Since Amazon has such a good price for the MX-700 Cordless mouse I decided to order one and finally not be tethered to a cord any longer.All the MX mice use the same improved optical technology engine.
This has been our main photo printer for a couple of years, actually.There's nothing fancy or special about it. It simply prints great photos for as long as you are using the recommended Canon photo paper, the better the paper's quality, the better the pictures come out. The output is a bit slow but, for as long as you dedicate it to photos printing only, and you should, speed does not matter much. The quality does matter and, to me, it's almost indistinguishable from what you would get out of your average Walmart photo lab.The only negative about it is the enormous amount of ink it consumes. You would probably need a new set of ink cartridges after every couple dozen full 8.5/11" sheets, printed at the highest resolution.One final note of advice: use it for photos only, print on good quality Canon paper and, chances are, it will serve you well for as long as you care to use it. At least that's my experience.
So it looks like a scale! Once you've gotten over that little detail you can start to enjoy all that it has to offer. Digital tuner, CD player (that will play CD-R's), better than average radio reception, an enhanced bass boot that works well, and a nifty remote &quot;to boot.&quot; What else could you ask for? Sure, it's not going to fill the room like your home stereo, but you'd be silly to ask it to. Solid sound from the two front mounted speakers. Find myself using the remote a lot, even though I sit less than 2ft. away from the radio since the buttons are on the top and difficult to see.
I have a series of Power Bright transformers, and they work wonderfully. I have lived in a number of countries that ran on 220 or 240V electricity. These transformers work well because I can adjust the input or output as needed, and they come with adaptors. Furthermore, the transformers don't get too hot, even when used continuously. I will continue to use Power Bright transformers as long as I live overseas.
While a bit on the big side because of its large format printing, it is a very nice printer. The quality of printing is excellent with its Claria inks. Text printing is speedy for an inkjet while photo print speed is actually quite reasonable considering its size. Price is less expensive than some of the other comparable printers but inks are very pricy in my opinion (each cartridge is $20). This is where Epson really makes its money. Everyone knows that when you buy a printer, you are buying the inks and getting a free printer for the most part. A set of inks for this printer cost $120 retail... yow.... at least they give you the 079 ink cartridges which is the big brother to the 078... same size, just more ink in them. Now I know why generic cartridge manufacturers are so popular with the Epson crowd.
This is my second Olympus Camera. I have been using it for 2 months now and it is an exceptional camera. The camera is very easy to use if you give a quick review to the advanced manual on the cd it comes with. The pictures are beautiful quality. I have a cheap photo printer and you really can not see any quality difference between these and ones you would have printed. Set the camera to auto, and ANYONE can use it. The "Mode" settings are great. If you want to take pictures of your kids running around playing, set the dial to scene and the mode to sport, and the camera is automatically set to take pictures in motion. Like I said, just review the guide! Great for begginners to frequent users. Lots of options for setting it up manually also. Seems very sturdy and I love not having a lens cap to keep up with. Videos are nice and sound is clear. I do wish the flash would pop up on its own instead of having to manually do it. PictBridge makes it incredibly easy to print photos from the camera instead of having to transfer them to the computer first :) The red eye and cropping features on the camera are easy to use and work great. It fits nicely into your hand. It will not fit into your pocket, but you wont loose it in your purse either. (I would loose a credit card sized camera in 2 minutes) Off, the camera is 4 1/4" wide and 2" deep. On and with the lens fully extended, the camera is 3 1/4" deep. The 2" screen is clear and bright. You should purchase a larger XD picture card, the included card is waaay to small. You may also want to get an XD card reader that plugs into your USB port. This will allow you to trasfer your pictures to the PC much quicker. It comes with software, wrist strap, all the cables you need to connect to your PC, TV, & printer. Use rechargable AA's to save money, but if you get in a bind, the best feature is that you can stop at the gas station and pick up batteries :) Hope you enjoy it as much as I :)
This battery was a replacement in a wireless phone. It does fit correctly and holds a charge as well or better than the original.
Let me start off by saying that like most guys I'm an A/V junkie. Over last five years I've probably purchased over $1000 in Monster Cable products. Recently, I picked up a HD cable box from my cable provider. I was so excited to hook-up my new HD-cable box to my high def plasma that went to the closest retailer, Radioshack. Now I normally don't shop at Radioshack because the products they sell are of such low quality, but since I was just going to pick up a non-Radioshack product I figured it didn't matter.So I walk into Radioshack looking to buy the Monster Cable HDMI 400 High Resolution A/V Cable but, of course Radioshack didn't have any in stock. While looking around the store for a possible substitute I came across a $12.99 Radioshack HDMI-HDMI cable. I examined the package carefully looking for some type of official `HDMI(tm)" seal without any luck but, I figured for $12.99 if it doesn't work I only lost a few bucks (besides I could always return it). Suffice it to say the cable works great and I'm enjoying High def television at a fraction of the cost. Now results may vary, so I'm not suggesting that your results will be exactly the same but, I think you should at least try a cheaper cable first and if it doesn't work you can always return it and get a Monster Cable(tm).One thing to note is that an HDMI signal is all digital so as long as the cable functions I don't think there will be any difference in picture quality. That being said I wouldn't recommend buying low quality cables for analog sources
I had never used one of these before but it is really cool! I loaded a bunch of music onto a memory card via this adapter which fit right into my computer. I didn't even know this was possible! Love it!!
I own a 1995 Honda Civic EX that still has a cassette deck and no CD player and I so needed something for my iPod. This is absolutely ideal. The extension arm, which bends in all different directions and then lets you lock it in place, goes around most anything that may be in your way. You can then easily view your screen and change your music as need be while driving, at a stop, of course ;-). It sits securely in the cigarette lighter outlet with no jiggling around and is an absolute breeze to put in and take out. As for reception, I live in the Bay Area and I've never even remotely had a problem, and the sound is great coming from my no frills system that came with my car. The only slight drawback that I would call to a potential buyer's attention is that an iPod Classic sits snugly in the base, so your iPod cannot have any sort of protective case or skin on it. But other than that, I truly cannot give this unit enough praise and I have now had it for two years.
Yes, this monitor looks great. I like everything about it except for its extremely flimsy power button, which has broken in two different occasions. On both occasions the power button just sank in when pressing it with normal pressure. Once it happens it is almost impossible to turn it on or off so you need to get it replaced. (As a side note, we rarely use the power button because we have a screen saver so it did not happen from excessive use). HP has replaced our monitor 3 times (free of charge), two for the power button issue and another because one of the monitors they shipped was damaged in transit. It looks like this is a serious quality issue. I am not sure if the power button will break again now that we are on our fourth monitor, but we'll probably look for another monitor if it does.
the reason why i give this 4 stars is that i was amazed at the size of this thing! of course it is specified for MAC MINI - and i am sure it fits perfectly. if you have anything OTHER than a MAC mini - this would probably NOT be the best buy for you. For the size of this i would think they could put about 10 more ports and a firewire - there is really ONLY 4 ports, period.
I really like the sound of these small speakers. They sound better than the pair of KLH speakers that they replaced.
Then you might consider getting a copy of the Canon EF 17-85 IS. If you have a Digital Rebel, XT, or 20D and have been shooting with a kit lens, this is one of the lenses that a lot of people buy as their first upgrade. Some people just buy it in place of the kit lens when they purchase the camera body. It's an extremely popular lens because the range and size are just right for taking anywhere. I personally debated getting this lens because I wasn't sure about the quality of the glass and my main concern was that it wasn't fast enough for all occasions. One of the more frustrating things for me about the kit lens, as great as it was for such minimal cost, was that the aperture wasn't fixed. I found myself having to bump up the ISO to make up for the lack of an f-stop or two. For those who are new to photography, that basically means you have to compensate for the fact that the lens can't let enough light into the sensor so you have to make the sensor more sensitive (but also at the cost of lower quality and more grainy results) with the higher ISO setting.I decided I didn't want to take that risk and went all out since it was supposed to be my walk-around lens that I'd carry all the time. I picked up the expensive EF 24-70 f/2.8L lens that so many pros use because I thought it had a decent enough focal length range and at 2.8 it was fast enough for all my lightning needs. It cost $1100 and after actually hanging it around my neck, I decided it wasn't going to work for my current needs. The lens itself is relatively huge and weighs a ton on a 20D. I returned the lens after talking to a friend who is a professional photographer who basically recommended picking up the 17-85 IS. He owned both (among others) and said that it was perfect for walking around because it had both the wide end and a decent telephoto length. That and it cost half as much! He allayed all my fears that the picture quality wouldn't be very good. I was also going to be taking a trip for a few weeks to Europe and really wanted a lens that could do it all. So I bought it and have been pretty happy with my results.Is it a pro lens? Not by any means. I know that if I kept the 24-70 the results would probably be better. But that being said, I am getting good results for half the price. When I was in Europe having the 17-85 range was about as perfect as I could have wanted. It was light and small enough that I could fit it into my compact Tamron Velocity 6 bag and the additional weight was negligible. The IS is a nice feature but don't think that it makes up for the lack of aperture width. I tried to fool myself into thinking that when I bought the lens, but I see now that having a fixed 2.8 is something you just can't make up with IS. But other than that, I'm very satisfied with this purchase. Another lens you might want to look into if you're checking this one out is the Canon EF 17-40 f/4. It's comparable in price, has a fixed f/4 but just doesn't have the additional zoom length to it. Pictures are great though and it's also relatively compact. To learn more about this and other lenses, check out a site I made for Canon Digital SLR users at www.eosrebels.com. Hopefully you'll find it helpful in deciding which walkaround lens is right for you.
This is a very nice digital frame. The price is pretty competitive with the others on the market. Do note that a memory card is NOT included. The quality of the pictures is not spectacular when looking closely, but are just fine when you stand a couple feet back. It is very easy to load the pictures into the frame. A remote contol is included as well.
bass is amplified a tremendous amount. too bass heavy. good sound if you turn them up but they can damage your ears, they are very loud!!!! the highs are weak.
The MMC memory is good and small for travelling. Actually, 16MB is not too bad. Comparing the price of the 2,4 or 8 MB Palm Pilot PDA, this is a great deal. With MP3, Video, excel, word, address book features (and more), I choose the EM500 over other PDAs on the market now.
As advertised & fast delivery.It's a very handy kit that includes a wall & cigarette lighter adapter, USB for use with a computer and works with most MP3 players. The price is great too!
Order this mainly for photographing waterfalls,it does a great job. I didn't see any looss of quality because of it.Very useful filter.
If you want to spend time with your laptop roaming about your home, choose this product. I have installed four of these cards on different networks and found it to be a painless experience. The range has always been acceptable though not up to advertised ranges, it has freed my clients from there desk allowing them to use their notebooks throughout their businesses. I guarantee my customer's satisfaction and I don't hesitate to recommend this card to my customers.I haven't tested this card with NT but it is easy and friendly in XP Home, Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE.
The other mousepad was a quarter of an inch thick and and all the corners were raised up.So this mousepad was well worth the money,and is working great.It's made from rubber so I dont think the sides coming apart or rolling up will not be a problem.Thanks
I have a lot of cassettes, and I figure that I'll use them up before I switch to some kind of ipod, (plus I don't like the size of a CD player: I turn my CDs into cassettes for portability). So I bought this to help me play my cassettes into oblivion. It is not my only cassette player by a long shot, but it's the best I've had. Great sound, rugged, convenient controls, auto-reverse, a belt clip that's long enough not to squeeze off the belt when I bend over. The sound is better than the cassette players that I have with built-in graphic equalizers. It has three sound settings. The included headphones have a cord that's too short for good FM reception, but with set of phones with a cord of more normal length, the reception is fine.
Much better price than in local stores.Right on time, no transaction problems, well packaged.Works well as a replacement batteries for my VTech phones.
I bought this at a store and it has never worked. Literally I bought it a store,took it out of the box and placed the batteries in the machine and it did not work. Stay away from this product.
The remote works great once you get it setup. Take note...Don't use the 1.0 software that comes with it, you'll cuss it. They have a 1.1 version that works a whole lot better with less stress! Just do a search on the web for the Sony software.
The item was as advertised, and arrived on time. The only thing is that this can be used for a one time only, as it is 3.5g (like half of a pencil).
Bought these to replace the rear speakers in my Honda Odyssey which were blown when I bought it. So far the sound quality is great. Friend installed them in about 1/2 hour. Great price.
The Compact Flash Card DOES NOT have the " Wa" Write Acceleration feature, this is deceptive. Looking right at the picture it is feature on the picture. The NON Wa are a totally different look.
Perfection. Extremely easy to install and configure. No glitches. Worked perfectly the first time with every COM device I connected. Supplied with USB cable!
Great Camera:Pros:- Clear Pics- Nice & Compact- (once you get used to the controls) quality pics can be taken, except in the dark- Very portable - I carry this around in my pocket very easily.Cons- No zoom! I admit, my mistake that I did not read up on the differnce between a digital zoom & optical zoom. I wish I could just turn the digital zoom off. If you do 'digitally zoom', it really messes up the picture.- This doesn't have an eyehole, so you have to see everything through the LCD. Not too bad most of the time, but when its pretty dark, you can't see where the subject of your picture is easily - you have to take two pics - one to use the light from the flash to adjust your camera so that the 2nd one actually takes a picture of what you need.- There's a 'macro' mode - for really close up shots; but the button for this is on the side of the camera, and the camera switches easily to that (one accidental slide of a finger, and you've changed the camera to macro mode), causing all normal (non-close-up pictuers) to get very blurred. Ruined a few pictures of mine! :(Overall, I think I can really make good use of this camera if I'd have read the manual in detail before going and using this camera all the way. Very easy to get started though - just turn it on & start clicking! It has quite a few good features, for shots to take when its sunny, auto, etc.. - still have to use these totally though... I've not tested out the video conferencing, I'm guessing it shouldn't be a problem.Oh yes, I had ordered a few prints of pictures that I took from this camera, and they turned out great! :)Remember the (practical) no zoom.. - a decently priced camera, for all other usage.
Hey this Camera is amazing for what it is. It is both Sexy and amazing. Great photos at 4megapixels. Nifty Videos, and cool effects, the Panorama mode lets you take up to 5 shots then blend them together, it cast a shadow that lets you line the shot up, it does cool things such as i took a photo of the couch with my girlfriends sister sitting on all 3 seats on the couch, it was awsome. Great camera!
I like DVD/VCR combos for simplicity (one less remote to worry about) and wanted an upgrade w/decent sound quality. The Panasonic SCHT820V certainly delivers impressive sound quality! Physical setup was easy, the only snag being the discovery that you *must* use the included video cable to connect the main unit to your TV as the antenna/CATV cable hookup (unlike other systems) only passes your antenna/cable signals to your TV, *not* the DVD/VHS signals. Included speaker wires were refreshingly long (33' for the 2 L/R SS speakers). Picture quality is excellent on a std 36" TV (especially w/the S-video hookup I use) and individual speaker delay/volume is adjustable for personal preference. Lots of features listed in the specs so no need to rehash them here but the 5 CD/DVD changer is nice allowing you to store a couple of music CDs in the system while still loading/watching DVDs as you want. My only complaint is that the remote is a little complicated/cumbersome to use (the manual answers all questions). I would have given this system 4.5 stars because of this but to be honest this is nothing that a little practice won't take care of. I'd buy this system again.
I purchased these headphones because they claimed a better than 60 dB signal to noise ratio. As soon as you try them it is immediately clear that this claim is false. These headphones have an unacceptably high noise level. Avoid them!
These fit the headset just fine but it says "leatherette" right on the package so they are not the real thing.
- A very nice case to protect your Nook.- I've had it for two months now and the Boxwave Sienna Leather case is wearing very well. The closure uses a magnetic clasp that is easy to open and close yet holds the case closed in normal usage, and the interior includes a pair of slide pockets for storage of notes and receipts.- The case holds your Nook snuggly. At first I tried to use it with my Nook in a silicon cover, but found that the fit was too tight, removing the cover got a much better fit.- I highly recommend this cover.
I bought these earbuds to use on the frequent plane trips I take. While they are not as good as the inexpensive ($20) noise canceling earphones I bought previously, they do shut out a portion of the low frequency engine rumble. They shut out enough that I can comfortably listen to music or the movies.They are comfortable. Since I don't use them while walking or jogging, I can't talk to their suitability in these endeavors. But I suspect that folks will not be happy with them while exercising because the control pod does not have a clip.Since they are buds and not phones, they are much easier to pack. So will continue to use them on trips.
This bad boy blows away my prior surround sound rack. It is unbelievable how good the sound is from these little egg like speakers.I only bought this on a friends insistence (she's an audio freak)and am kicking myself for not buying it sooner.I was looking at the bose mini surround sound for about 4 times as much and believe this sound quality to be as good (My comparison was at a electronics store and not side by side).Negatives: Maybe the up/down setup versus horizontal, but the space it saved over my prior rack of components more than makes up for it.
This is my first DVD burner, but I have done a great deal of research and this Plextor burner is the best DVD burner available today. It is due mostly to the fact that it can burn at 8x for DVD+Rs, but the 40x CD-R burning is a first for DVD burners as well. It has the best burning speeds available for every format so you can't go wrong with this burner.One thing you will want to do immediately upon installing this drive: update the firmware. Until you update the firmware, you won't be able to burn any DVD-Rs or DVD+Rs unless you are using high quality media. The latest firmware, 1.03, fixes a lot of these issues and it will make sure you burn the least amount of coasters. :) It's a great drive and Plextor is working many of the kinks out as they come up (as all first generation products have) and that is commendable.So far I have had no problems with this drive that weren't fixed with the latest firmware. I've been using Nero exclusively though, since it's what I prefer. I've heard that some people are having trouble using Nero 6, so you might want to stick with 5.5. If you are looking for the best DVD burner out there, look no further than the Plextor PX-708a.
Great speakers for those on a budget. I had the ... speakers that came with my system and I was looking for something nice that was under [budget]. I really love the volume control on the subwoofer. The satellites are low and about 3 inches wide so I don't have to worry about constantly knocking them over. The only drawback is the fact that they don't have a headphone jack. Other than that, these are great speakers.
I purchased what was sold as a genuine Nikon EN-EL3e battery from an Amazon reseller. It was an excellent counterfeit, but it was indeed a counterfeit.
These sound very good and I like the construction. However they don't cover the ear, just come up next to it with foam. The foam is not super-comfortable. If they covered the ear, cut down more outside noise and were more comfortable they would get a 10 from me. The sound quality for the $$ IS a 10, however.
I have been using the Dymo tape for years. I love the way it looks on boxes and packages that I label to store my crafts. It prints out very clear and looks professional. This tape is exactly what I want for my purpose. Thank you for a great product.
So far, so good. I've set this up to be an UPS for our furnace. (Not what's it's designed for, I know). A different model without a true sine-wave reproduction wouldn't work, but this one holds the load fine, both on startup and to run the furnance for a good 30+ minutes. I'd previously blown multiple components on our furnace due to bad power or surges, and this also allows me the comfort of at least being able to run the system for a short period during an extended blackout; enough to limit the chance of it freezing since it's really our backup heat source anyway.This unit may not have the LCD/bells-and-whistles that some others do, but the actual power features make it capable of doing what several APC units couldn't for less cost than one of the APC Smart-UPS units with comparable features would have been.I'd give it five-stars, but I usually save that for something that exceeds my expectations. Thus far, nothing about it has made me feel that way, but that's not a complaint either.
These were just what I needed to replace and old set of mine. Added bonus was that you get two pair. They are the best buds I've ever had. Very clear and good stereo sound.
This is a very nice card. I bought it when these were a lot more expensive. It's worked great for me!
We bought 8 Epson C86 printers because the color reproduction was highly rated.It does print decent color photos--while it still works. We had 1 at home and 7 for our office, all with light to medium usage and mostly in black and white. Each printer, on cue, failed within a year and a half, by first printing poorly, by not improving through cleaning or cartridge replacement and then by not printing at all. It sounds like it's printing, but no ink is transferred to paper. To fix these would cost as much as a new one. This is NOT a good value--they ALL break quickly....
Do you own a 27 inch TV with a $27 DVD player? Don't bother. Do you own a $5000 amp, a $3000 DVD player, and a set of speakers that you might bury yourself in? Don't bother buying, unless you want to burn money. Monster may look pretty, and the performance of Monster vs. no name is certainly proven in the quantifiable scientific analysis...but your ear can't hear it.Simply put, buy comparable cables with and without the Monster name and run a test with your ears. You will probably find that you can save yourself significant $ by purchasing equally constructed cabling without the Monster name...
This is an excellent arm, easy to assemble, and my Dell 2407 stay exact same place where I left it. I can't be any happier. It does what it suppose to do.
I don't know who those hundreds of people are who got benefits from this item. It didn't do a darn thing for me.
I am only using it for audio transmission to enable use of ear buds.in living room. works great for that.
The camera is good, I like the quality, the zooming and the focus.It's designed for Skype but works the worse with it. It actually hangs the call up just when I start using it. Sometimes it works just fine.All other Apps work great with it. Like OovoO, it starts right away.With Skype it takes about 10 seconds to start, and might work, might not!The mic is Aweful, just to be honest.The stand that comes with it is not that useful because it's not stable.The software of the camera is very good and it has many convenient options, in terms of quality, screen size, web streaming and Still images.The HD thing is not that good, but it might be only because of my low RAM in the PC.I hope this helps.Good luck shopping!
My sons love Elmo, of course, but the most important thing is that the mouse is small enough for my two and a half year old to use easily.
1/31/04 I purchased this stand in December, 2003, with my new Panasonic 50 inch LCD. Appearance and Assembly are 5. Functionality 3 and Value 4. The stand is very well packed and the box is easy to open. In fact, my stand was fully assembled, with the exception of the center shelf. I purchased the stand for $300 (Actually, not a bad price for a custom stand, but I downgraded one point, since the stand functionality is only a 3). This set up works well in the center of a wall or in a corner of my room. The stand easily glides over a carpet, with the LCD TV intact. Also, the height of the TV on this stand is in the optimal position for viewing, from any sitting position in my room.I like this optional custom stand, but the space for components is lacking. Stand drawback is the limited interior width of 29 inches and limited depth - my amp with all cables just fits within the depth and I can only fit my narrow cable box next to my 17 inch wide amp on the base shelf. My DVD player easily fits on the upper shelf, with room for the cable box on top if desired, but, there is not room for my large center speaker. There is plenty of room for heat release for my three components. If you need this stand for three components and a center speaker, measure carefully before purchase.The TV is a perfect fit on the stand and is secured on stand pins and 2 rear clamps. The shelf is held in place with pin/set screws. Make sure that you place the shelf in correctly - - one end is rounded to match the front semi circle appearance -- The shelf placement can easily be put in backwards. If you do this, and tighten the set screws, there will be the screw imprint in the poly/heavy gauge plastic shelf.The front and back of the stand is open. Cable/Wire placement is not a problem. The rear support of the stand has holes in place for cable transfer, but I prefer to run from the bottom shelf area and keep out of sight.Recommended Purchase if you do not need extra space for more than three components, with a hearty center speaker. The custom appearance and secure attachment of the TV on this stand were my decisive factors. Enjoy. j.
The other reviews that state that this is not 8 gauge are correct. It is actually 12 gauge! The quality seams acceptable, but stating that a wire is 8 gauge when it's really 12 gauge, is not. If all you need is 12 gauge, consider buying this kit. If you need 8 gauge, look elsewhere.
Works as designed. Steadies the holder while sharpening the blade of any knife. Should really be a part of every kit and not an add-on. I now have two as I found my standard honing kit in my hunting box while cleaning out after the season ended. Definitely recommend this for anyone that uses a Lansky Honing/Sharpening system.
The Zune is a major disappointment. I gave my Sony Walkman MP3 player to my daughter and thought this would be a good replacement. Boy, was I wrong! The Walkman functions as a auxiliary hard drive, so you can pretty much drop anything you like onto it via Windows Explorer and play it. Not so with the Zune. The proprietary software screens content in the name of honoring artist copyrights. In the fine print of the online documentation there is a statement that says anything you have ripped cannot be loaded onto the device. So, when I purchased CDs I wanted to listen to during workouts, I found they will not play on the Zune. They are legal copies properly paid for, and the Zune censored them anyway. I threw my money away on this one. Do your homework. Don't buy this unless you are sure you are only interested in content the Zune will support.
I love the camera !!! The pictures are nice and sharp!!!! Highly recommend!!! Thanks
I bought these earphones specifically to run with. I love them. These are the first earphones I have found that stay put while I run. The sound quality is not great but good enough. I would buy these again.
Very easy to use. You can purchase separate applications for international travel which is a bonus. Nice and compact. I'd recommend this to anyone.
I have owned this type of Sharp Aquos for about 7 months now, and I am still impressed, and still getting to know it's capabilities and range. I have it hooked up to my cable box, a DVD Player, and my Mac G4. As a TV it is great: a very good picture, and easy to move. The DVD's are excellent on it, although LCD does not show some types of pictures perfectly, including smoke, fast moving objects, and water, but it IS a great picture nonetheless. The main reason I bought it was for the PC Compatability, and My Mac G4 hooks up easily, and beats the hell out of even the largest Mac monitors which are all smaller (a lot) than this one.I am still learning how to get a full 1080 i out of the unit, but other than that I really have no major complaints. The back of the TV and it's adjoining piece (about the size of a VCR) have too many large wires, and could have been made easier to understand, and with less clutter. The remote is large and bulky with a ridiculous extra compartment that should have just been made as part of the remotes face. The TV unit weighs about 50 lbs. and the extra unit weighs around 25 lbs.All in all however, it is a fine device, worth the $3200.00 I paid for it through Amazon.com
It's not overwhelming. Audiophiles will probably not be impressed.But, for someone wanting a simple setup, cool technology, and a nice, sleek addition to their other sleek home theatre equipment, this is an awesome purchase. When you turn up the volume, the surround sound feel is definitely there.
If you have one of these unit and it works okay then you're in luck. Although the DVD985's are technically sound.. all the units I had failed after a couple of months of use. and I paid $999. dollars for it at the time.. The problem occurs when the Laser goes bad and all your +R disk will become corrupted, ruined and then the +RW's will not read and then its .. off to the repair shop and that's what happen to me, 3 different times.. before I gave up. These units were put on the market before adequate Quality Assurance was done. You may be better off buying the DVDR75 as it's a later model and cheaper and may be improved over the Model 985. The main value of the Philips DVD Recorders are that have may be the best units using the + R and +RW Formats. This is all true and correct to my knowledge. Good Luck. By the way I did have a DVD75 and had to return it also because the quality of the HQ Rec/Playback circuits were bad.. having said that I still planed to buy a another because it has 1 distinct advantage over the others I have seen thus far and that is-- Philips has simpler unique editing functions for my type of situations . Good Luck if you buy a Philips DVD product.
Easy quick way to remotely operate the shutter for my Digital Rebel. Works either as an instant release or allows for a slight time delay after pressing the button. Much easier than running back to the camera for taking family photos..!
These 3M cord bundlers are difficult to find in stores. They work great in our motorhome when you just need a little something to hold items in place during transport.
This notebook has satisfied me from day one (which was Christmas) save for one problem. Fast processor, clear screen, sufficient ram, a cd-rw/dvd player, many ports, easy to use. However, I use my laptop primarily to play computer games, and I have encountered a problem. The default resolution for the notebook is 1024 x 768. This is fine. On this resolution, no problems, everything is crystal clear. But when running ANY application, if the resolution is BELOW 1024 x 768 pixels, and it is in fullscreen, the display is horrid. Blocky and grainy. I am not quite sure why this problem occurs, and I have contacted Compaq, and they have no idea either. It is very frustrating when playing a computer game. This same thing happens also if you switch the desktop display to 800 x 600. The effect is almost like this - when you decrease the resolution, the size of the window (of the application) decreases as well, and then just stretches out, which is NOT what decreasing resolution is supposed to do. When I connected another desktop monitor to the notebook, everything was fine, but it has something to do with the 1024 x 768 flat panel monitor on the laptop. This same thing happened with my first laptop, which was also by Compaq, so I assumed at first that this was a universal problem for laptops. But recently, at Best Buy, I tried a demo laptop (HP) and the change in resolution worked perfectly, so now I am forced to believe that this is just a glitch in Compaq laptops. To sum up my review, I advise anyone who is looking for a good notebook for purposes other than games to buy it. Otherwise, gamers stear clear, this notebook isn't for you. Get a Dell or something.
Bought this for my son who's going off to college. Price was right, but performance is lacking.I took it for a test run for a week. Here we have a Science Center that shoots radar 24/7. As I pass it twice a day, I thought it'd be a good test. This unit wouldn't even "chirp" until you were right next to the radar. I also pass two (2) redlight cameras daily. Same senario, unless you're right next to the device, you won't even get a peep outta this detector.Doesn't matter which mode you use. Sensitivity is severly lacking.Do your research, there are much better unit out there for under $100...UPDATE REVIEW...After becoming sooo disappointed in this unit, I sent it back. It had a 1 year warrenty, so what did I have to lose??After 4 weeks it was returned (with a note...) The note said that I had left it on "mute" NOT! Besides, It resets it self eveytime you power down anyway!?!BUT, To my suprise, the unit had been "Adjusted". What a differance! Not only does it pick up radar/laser in such a advanced manner, It also has nearly eliminated any false readings you might pick up!!Now this is how a detector is Supposed To Work!!! Very Reliable and Fast (it picks up at a Great Distance)!!Bottom line is I'm glad to have this $40 unit, BUT, Why in the H*LL didn't they have it set up RIGHT in the First Place?!?!?If yours is lacking, send it back for an adjustment!!
I got this for my 12th birthday a few days ago, and it works great! iTunes is really easy to use! It automatically uploads all the songs you want into it! and the click wheel is really simple and easy. The sound quality is great and the navigation is really easy. I'm probably overusing the word "easy", but that's exactly what it is. The iPod mini is smaller than my cell phone and the earphones also work well! This is perfect for an idiot who doesn't want to be embarrassed or a genius who wants to show off his brains.
When I use the HDMI cable to connect my eMachines flat panel monitor to my laptop, I get intermittent blackouts (2-5 seconds) of the monitor screen. I can tell that the computer is still functioning during these blackouts, because key strokes that I type while the monitor screen is black are executed. This problem does not occur when I use my VGA cable to connect my laptop to the monitor. The monitor is a 23" LCD, 5ms response, model number E233HBD. I don't know whether the problem is in the HDMI cable or the monitor.
This is a great camera. Good size screen for viewing pictures taken. Battery lasts a long time and easily recharged. I already had used one and bought this because of the quality of pictures and good flash.
Have had these for 4 yrs now and they have been great. I like the over the ear style and the 90 deg angle jack. The cord has started to crack a little where it loops around the ear. Looking for a replacement for when they do give out.
I just recently bought my first "real" telescope (the Nexstar 8i) after doing much research and calling several astronomers. The Nexstar 8i is simple to use [...] and optional GPS. The Nexstar 8i is light weight, portable, and easy to take out to the field. I would recommend this telescope for any serious student of astronomy.
beutiful keyboad. battery last long. the price at amazon beats any price out there period. shipping was fast and product brand spankin new strongly recomend amazon for outstanding product and price that no one can beat.PS: If you do alot of math then you need the number pad on the right side of the keyboard. And who does math with a key board? A caculator is what you need to do math, not a keyboard.
I got this stand and put it together. It appeared to fit my needs and looked really nice until I tried to use it. The stand is top heavy and the base is not big enough to support the table area. A slight bump and it will tip over. The verticle adjustment post is difficult to move up and down no matter how much you loosen the tightening bolt and where it is bolted to the base is not tight, no matter how tight you have the screws. The hinges for the moveable table area were loose when I got it and when I tried to tighten the screws for the hinges, I found the wood to be striped and the screws wouldn't tighten without using a larger screw or filling the screw hole with a wood filler. I would return this item if I still had the box and packing material. Now that I am stuck with this thing, I am going to have to find a way to stop the verticle post from wobbling and also find a way to prevent it from tipping.Overall, this stand is a waste of money and I would NOT recommend buying it.
I was very happy with this product and will order it again when I run out.
Guess I was shipped a defective unit.Have arranged a return/swap with retailer J&R; music.Hopefully, the swapped unit will work better.
This claimed to be Bluetooth device. But there were no instruction of how to connect keyboard to other bluetooth dongle or connect other bluetooth devices to Logitech dongle.There is no different of having a RF keyboard but much more expensive. It's definitely a don't buy.
I have been using the Graphire pen for more than 10 years. I just decided to upgrade since I work much more professional stuff right now. It is much more sensitive, smooth. The mouse works great, I just discard my apple mouse. A little bigger than the previous pen but it is worth it.
OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS SHOULD HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THEIR MERCHANDISE SHIPPED AS STATESIDE CUSTOMERS. WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SUPPLIES FOR PURCHASING OVERSEAS WHILE SERVING OUR COUNTRY. ALL COMPANIES SHOULD START SHIPPING TO FPO AP ADDRESSES.
I always buy refurbished simply because you know the refurbished ones will work!I have no qualms about this printer, ok maybe a tiny one.I would rather print a 4x6 picture on a 4x6 paper, I have no idea where to put it. There is a spot that looks like where the 4x6 paper would go into but when I put it in nothing happens, so I resort to putting the 8x10 paper in the tray (where it's supposed to go) and I waste my paper. I try sticking the 4x6 into the tray where the 8x10 goes, but I really have to stick my fingers all the way down so it can reach the mouth, and it still won't go.I love this printer it's great,looks cool, and does a good job.I just have to figure out this 4x6 slot that looks like a 4x6 paper would go.
Philips, on their website, advertises the AJ3980 as having a Gentle Wake feature in which, and I quote, &quot;The minimum and maximum alarm volume can be set to your requirements.&quot;This is not true. The alarm volumes cannot be adjusted. Further, you can't turn off Gentle Wake - it is always applied to whatever alarm you attempt to wake up to.I say &quot;attempt&quot; because the non-adjustible maximum volume is pretty low. If you're a heavy sleeper like me, it will not do the trick to wake you up.I'm returning this item and have filed a false advertising complaint with the Better Business Bureau.
Don't listen to Alexander or W; they're idiots. Probably Alex didn't completely close the hidden ziplock. As for W, I have a Canon SD1000 and, based on his advice, I got the W300 instead of the 100. Big mistake! Now that I have the right one, it fits perfectly! No, the flash will NOT work, and so your pictures will probably be blurry except in clear water in sunshine, but for the price it's great. I wonder if someone makes a water-proof, radio-controlled flash...
In a nutshell, this is a quite good MP3 plays. I have owned a number of MP3 players over the years and this one is one of the best. However, if you using Linux (and possibly other non-Windows OSs) this is NOT a good option.Advantages:- Good battery life. If you think the icrap products are good, you haven't seen nothing yet- Very intuitive (I didn't even have to read the manual to get the hang of it. Simple as using a calculator but more powerful than many other MP3 players)- Allows a number of different languages, including the less common ones. Although this doesn't affect me personally since I can understand English quite well, someone who prefers to see the menus in his/her mother tongue has this option- Sleek and strong. Haven't dropped it yet, but I have the feeling that it is not as fragile as some other, more fancy, MP3 players. The back of the device is metal-based.- Very easy to use interface + there is a hold key (which is very handy if you plan to use this device outdoors)- Charges from the USB port of your computer but you can also charge it from your car lighter or an AC outlet (for the last two you need to get a couple of accessories, which you pay for extra though)- Comes with a few sample files so you can its function without having to download all your media library on it.- Plenty of built-in memory. Let's face it, you are not going to watch movies on this device, so you don't need the 10s of GBs of space that other media players offer. As for the mp3s and photos you might want to listen/view, the 6 GBs of memory are more than adequate for that (unless you want to take it on a 3 month safari trip or something).- Descent earphones. I have seen better and if you want to spend a lot of time listening to MP3s on this device you might want to use a more professional headset, BUT the earphones it comes with offer quite good sound quality.- It takes a small SD card. In case the 6 Gigs are not enough for you, you can easily add more flash memory by buying a small SD card. This may be particularly useful if you want to transfer files from a phone that has an SD card of this type.Disadvantages:- It takes a long time to connect with a Linux OS- After you download the files from a Linux PC they may not be visible by the firmware of the device, which is a pain- It does not work with Mac- The built-in flash memory is rather slow (compared to most flash memory USB devices). Having said that, it is not frustratingly slow, so if you plan ahead what files to copy, you can leave it downloading the files from your computer and grab a cup of coffee or something.- It doesn't come with an AC charger. You have to buy that extra, assuming you can find one. Not a problem for someone shopping from Amazon though as you can get a good bundle for very little money.Overall evaluation:All in all, this is very good value for money. Not the best media player around, but you wouldn't want to get one that you would have to insure, are you? The only reason I could think of that someone would prefer an ipod over this is probably ignorance. This product is cheap enough so that if it breaks down you won't be losing sleep over your loss, but good enough so that you won't need to replace it by the next holiday shopping. Not recommended for Linux and Mac users though, unless of course you plan to use it primarily with a small SD card. As I have not tested the product thoroughly, I cannot account for the positive aspects of this review.
Really nice TV, especially for the price. Lot's of configurable options and the picture looks amazing...I don't have surround sound speakers yet but the built in audio for this TV sounds nice as well.
First of all, this did NOT come with the carrying case as described. I didn't find it sturdy enough. It holds my ipad 2 just fine with the silicon case on however, if I put to much pressure when touching, it is not sturdy enough. I wish it had a little more weight. Ok product but I am pretty upset I didn't get the case as advertised.
owned in USA, then came in luggage to Europe (here in eu this would cost 2x more). So using more than for a month now and its plays nice, good time for disc change, great sound quality, plays all my discs, no skipping at all, even on dirt roads :) easy to install and mount. Very recommended.
Arrived on time, well packaged and with clear instructions. Installation was very easy but so far I have not been able to confirm if it works or not. Signal quality is not affected at all. Make sure you install the ground cable (green) into a good ground source otherwise it won't work.
In general I agree with previous reviwers, but not about sharp. To be sure that it was not my hand that afected the sharp, I did a test. Using a tripod I did a picture with 70-300 at 135mm and after with a 18-135mm (the one that cames with the D80) at 135mm too. The camera used was a D80 with the same adjusts and subject for buth lenses. The 18-135mm is much sharper them 70-300mm at 135mm.For sure I will sell 70-300mm and go to a VR.
I am generally very happy with this DVR. The picture quality is excellent. Analog cable channels look much better than they did on the cable co's own Motorola DVR. It is nice to be able to combine antenna reception with cable reception since most cable co's don't carry all local HD channels. Most complaints with this unit come from the TV Guide On Screen software. I haven't had any major issues with that aspect. I do wish it was a little more like a Tivo so that it would skip reruns and grab the same show from multiple channels at multiple times. The software is also not very intelligent about resolving recording conflicts. There is no way to give one show a higher priority if two scheduled shows come on at the same time. But TV Guide On Screen doesn't cost 13 bucks a month like Tivo does. It also would have been nice if Sony had included dual tuners as the cable co's Motorola box has. Overall, this is a very nice product if you want to record HD programs without paying a monthly fee to the cable co.If it had dual tuners, the ability to skip reruns, and didn't cost so much, I would have given it 5 stars.UPDATE: After owning this piece for a while longer, I have discovered that Sony is not the company they used to be. My DVR has already been in for service once (they told me there was nothing wrong). And the next call to Sony I was on hold for 2 hours!UPDATE 2: Unit has been to Sony twice and is getting ready to go back again. These people are clueless. They don't even understand how the thing is supposed to work until I explain THEIR product to them. The last time the unit was in, they told me the problem is with the TV Guide software the unit runs and that they couldn't do anything about it. I told them that is BS. If that was the way things worked, GM wouldn't have to fix anything on their cars since many of the parts are outsourced. Sony's name and phone number are the ones on the warranty card. And, if you try to contact TV Guide, they tell you to contact the manufacturer.UPDATE 3: Sony sent me a brand new unit. I was hoping this would resolve the issue since I really like the DVR when it works. However, this replacement unit has now behaved the exact same way twice dropping scheduled recordings of Law and Order. There is a software problem with this model and Sony apparently can't figure that out.UPDATE 4: Sony has bought the DVR back from me.
A quality extension cable that will work fine for most applications.
This unit is extremely well built. The dubbing feature is easy to use and my 11 years old son is doing well with it without using the manual. The editing from the video camera is also easy to perform but it will take getting used to it . The Dv link in the front is a great feature if you have a digital video camera like Digital-8 or mini DV. Recording from the cable or Sattelite is easy , but using the timer is somewhat complicted. Overall this machine compares well with the more expensive Panasonic and JVC. Definetley a great value for the money. The manual is difficult to follow but not as bad as many other recorders out there.Pictur quality on play back is great and it is an excellent progressive DVD player if you have an HDTV
My shipment arrived on time and all 200 cases were received in very good condition. They arrived in two layered boxes. The CD cases fit more snugly in the smaller box that sits within a padded larger box. (padding is just crumbled papers, but like I said, my shipment arrived without broken cases).The CD cases are well made. Sometimes this type of slim cases do not open easily and that the transparent covers may snap off the hinges. These cases do not have that annoying problem. I am happy with what I received.
It does what I needed it to do. Easy to setup and now I can easily switch between DVD player and Satellite dish receiver.
I hsave read alot of the reviews about this mouse and what makes the whole concept of using a bluetooth mouse appealing is that there is no receiver (for netbooks and notebooks that have built in receivers) so that you end up freeing a sometimes otherwise useful USB port. As far as the mouse goes, make sure you read and fiollow the directions. I have had the mouse a little over 3 weeks now with no problems whatsoever and have never had to re-syncronize the mouse. Turn the on/offf switch to the on position, wait a moment and then click the left mouse button once- wait another second and the mouse gets connected and works great... That's all there is to it... Otherwise, I will say that the range is extremely short- less than 3 feet, so that may be a deciding factor you'll want to consider, but i will say that for me, it's just about perfect...
High Sound quality with good Bass. Ideal for Music Lovers. Shape of the speakers needs improvements
I was in a hurry and the "real" HP toners wouldn't ship on time so I thought I'd try a replacement toner. BIG MISTAKE! My printer has been malfunctioning ever since. It cost me a service call from a repair person to determine that this toner was the source of my problems. So the little bit I saved in money and quick delivery cost me in the long run with a service call charge, having to toss this toner and replace it with theHP Toner for the LJ4600 (Yellow), not to mention the lost time. Our business was brought to a stand-still over the malfunctions. Don't make the same mistake!
Yes like all of you have been saying the pen is of poor quality and broke on me the second day I had it. Plus yes I had to return the pen to my local store for exchange since PNY wont replace just the pen mechanism. Usually I LIKE PNY's stuff but this I really don't highly like because PNY don't support this product in a good way!!! I personally think if you have a part that broke they should be able to replace that ONE part without returning the whole darn product.Really it was VERY POOR planning on PNY's place for the warranty for this product!!Now if you have a problem with the TOP half they warranty the USB drive ONE YEAR, but the Pen only 30 days.Yes its a HANDY product, but you got to BABY the pen so it don't break!! That the BIGGEST downfall to the product!!!However there are many other competitor's to PNY such as Disk-Go (by EDGE) Pen sold by Wal-Mart.com and they have LIFETIME warranties for the WHOLE product!!
We ordered this as a basic conference phone for our small business, and it has more than served our needs. The sound quality is good on both ends and no one complains about hearing us, or us hearing them. In retrospect we might have ordered a unit with a headphone jack of some sort, due to some shared office/conference space, but that is not a problem with this unit, but our choice in purchase. Would recommend!
I purchased this Pyle PLVWH5 Wireless IR Mobile Video Stereo Headphones as a replacement for PLVW3 headphones which goes with my 10.4" PYLE (PLRDV10) DVD player in my truck. The headphone works great with my DVD player. The heaphones were also much cheaper than PLVW3/4 which are the designated headphones for the DVD player. (Note) PLVW3/4 heaphones have been discontinued and cannot be purchased over the internet unless you go directly to PYLE. I am very satisfied with these headphones and will probably buy another one for a backup.
This is the second one purchased. The first one was part of a sound system package. It worked great even after being dropped after about the tenth time, but the display no longer displayed anything and since no one else memorized the options to reset the various equipment after power interruptions without using the display, it was time to replace it.Very easy to set up for use with the myriad of video and sound devices because it comes with a pictured, numbered installation guide that explains what information you'll need to gather BEFORE starting to program the remote. Hook it up to your computer with a USB cable and insert the CD software which completes the programming based on the information you provide, and then tells you to go see if everything works and report back before you finish up. Comes with 90 day support, takes four AAA batteries.Nice size, easy and comfortable to hold if you can get it out of the grip of the "Remote King" which is a usless exercise if 'COPS' is on, and has a glow button which lights up in cool blue.
A couple of weeks ago, I was unable to get a Linksys 54g router and matching 54g pci card to talk to each other, so I took them back. By comparison, this Netgear 54g router and a matching Netgear 54g pci card were a snap. A firmware update took care of the inability to block SSID broadcast talked about in earlier reviews.The only problem I had as a router on my home LAN was the inability for two PCs to see each other. (They both could see the Internet.) Ten minutes on the phone with Netgear tech support tracked down the problem -- the ZoneAlarm software firewall settings on one PC.Getting a Toshiba wireless PDA to work with the router was a much bigger problem, but I'm not sure if the blame lies with Netgear or Toshiba. Their implementations of 128-bit WEP security via an ASCII passphrase differ. Once I figured this out, I used the direct hex input method and they now work well together.All-in-all I am very satisfied with this router.
Does what it's supposed to. Can be changed out with another drive as long as it is "safely removed" first.
This is my first optical mouse i have ever had. I have had this mouse about a year and it is great for websurfing but not photo editing because every now and then the pointer jumps around the screen. The mouse has gone out a few times on me but that is because the ps/2 addapter does not connect tight and can get loose. Also the mouse is good for traveling because it is nice and light weight. Finally, i bought this mouse because i knew dirt would not show up on it like my old white mouse did. I would give this optical mouse a 4 out of 5.
This laser mouse fits the hand well, has many programmable buttons, and responds precisely. Some people may have found the USB adapter to not get good reception if using a port on the back of a far away computer. A simple solution would be to use a short USB extension cable.The box and instructions were in Japanese, but who cares when the price is about half normal retail. Note that the software on the CD was in several different languages, including English.Summary: Very Good
I've been using the Pyro box for 3 months now, and it's been great for me. It came with Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 which was easier to use than I thought.I've been using it with my JVC S-VHS VCR and the capture quality is great, but to my suprise I find myself more excited about the output. Being about to output my video project to a TV before I burn it to DVD has changed my entire workflow for the better. I can see the REAL colors!!I guess if I had to think of a bad point for the product, it would be that it doesn't yet support HD-editing, but then neither do I...hehe
If you are looking for an inexpensive DVD/VCR system to use for a couple years, this is a great deal. However, for greater longevity I'd look elsewhere. I've had this combo for two years almost to the day and the DVD player all of a sudden stopped reading the DVDs. My mother-in-law had bought herself the same system at the time and her VCR portion just recently stopped working. I called support and they could not help and suggested bringing it somewhere to have it fixed. Of course, doing that would cost more than just getting a new one. Another problematic element on this system is that the VCR portion will not record a different show than the one you are watching. I repeatedly called support about this problem and they kept saying to do the same thing over and over, to no avail. What good is that? My recommendation: splurge a little and get something that will last and that functions properly.
This is exactly what I was looking for. It is much easier to use than the touch pad. It is small enough to be perfect for a notebook computer. It is much easier on my wrist than either a touch pad or mouse. I am very pleased with this purchase.
I would never be without my tomtom when I am going to places I have never been. I had to purchase another one because someone stole mine right out of my car in my yard. Don't forget, never leave your tom tom in your car unattended. Thieves love tom tom's.
My husband absolutely loves this bag. He frequently travels overnight for work, and the size of the briefcase is exactly what he needed. It's small enough to be a carry on for flights, but it has enough space for his laptop, work files, and a change of clothes. He brings it with him on every trip.
This product is really cool. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I bought them anyway. I am a die hard Metallica nut and these are really great while listening to hard rock. However if there is too much bass it just sits there and vibrates on the back of your neck and never pauses. Also th ear pieces are really painful not bad for about 20 minutes any longer than that and you will get a head ache. They do however have descent sound and is a good concept that needs improvement to be a something I would use all the time.
I have had this camera for over a year. I upgraded from an SD400, SD500 to the SD1000. The camera takes excellent pictures and is pretty rugged. I take it both hiking and scuba diving (have the case). It is easy to use. Like all items, I recommend reading the manual. Yes, I said read the book! The camera is lightweight and requires a steady hand. The biggest mistake I made with the camera is snapping the picture and moving the camera right after it. Give it a second to record the image. It is pretty fast, but if you are use to a film camera, you will end up blurring some of the pictures. I plan to get another one just to have as a spare. It's that good.
I bought this to build a tube amp speaker attenuator.After soldering a couple wires, it worked as expected. Much cheaper than a $250 hotplate.
The cable looks good. Hook up to my switch box & displaced full 1080p. Works great. It replaced my old HDMI cable since I upgrade to full HD.
So far I like it. It hasn't skipped once, and the sound is quite good (I use aftermarket headphones). It works well. FYI: It is made in China. I wish more people made comments concerning this nice product.
The small size of the ZR20 left everything compact...however Canon chose to place the microphone directly in front of the misplaced video heads (the tapes load from the bottom of the camcorder...a difficult task if you use a tripod). The result...a 'humming' noise so loud that you wont hear your daughter's piano recital from the back of the room, but just the buzzing of your camera. For users who want audio they can hear, skip the ZR20 until Canon fixes the problem.
I can't say much about the UV filtering qualities because I have never noticed a difference, but like most people I bought this to protect my lens and it does that very well. It fits tightly and accommodates the lens cap without an issue. Fingerprints and dust are easily cleaned off and gives you the peace of mind that your lens is protected. I will buy one of these with every new lens, put it on immediately and never take it off.
hey dude, ur shipping and stuff was great but u the picture u have up there indicate that there is 4 lights in tha fan... but it only has 3, get the right picture man... its not kool to get wat u didnt wanted to buy... other than that, was a pleasure doin business
I bought this battery charger when mine went out. I paid about the same for this one that I did my old one from Advance auto but the quality of this one is better!
In a word - FANTASTIC!This product has allowed me to use my Xbox 360 to play MW2 in my computer room and not hog the home theatre set up in the living room. I was worried that the "surround sound" feature would be anemic, but my worries were unfounded. I am able to hear and locate enemies with clarity. In fact there are some sound cues that I hear on the headphones that I miss in the living room using the surround sound speakers.You will need some form of connection to the decoder box from the Xbox. There is an addon cable that plugs into the AV out port on the back of the Xbox that allows this. I'm waitng for my cable to arrive and am using the following set up. HDMI from Xbox to HDMI capable monitor, optical out of monitor into the headphone decoder box.I can't over emphasize what a great value for money this hardware is.You can use it with any optical input. (PS3, bluray, dvd player)
Got this extra battery for our camera so that we wouldn't have to worry about running out of power while in Egypt. Very happy with it.
extending my line. Very simple and great price-the price was 1/5 the price of the more prolific &#34;big box&#34; stores.
I was considering (having narrowed it to) a couple of different well known brands in the six thousand dollar price range. Having started out leaning towards the bigger name brands the service tech did a fine job trying to keep me in the higher priced models. I'm not sure who wore who out. As I read more about the different models I found them to be very similar in their offerings, however, I kept leaning towards not what the descriptions said, but where I felt it mattered most, in the visual presentation of the picture I saw. I also found that visual presentation to be equally as personal. I asked others (in the showroom) their opinion and no surprise, I got as many differences as there were people. For example, I viewed some that looked to be naturally lighter and some darker and some with the hues more sedate than others that were more brilliant. We all saw them differently, yet the specs were all the same. My decision to buy this Samsung plasma screen wasn't scientific, I bought it because I've had great success with Samsung products in the past and I found the picture to be as pleasing as the more expensive models. With the money I saved, I upgraded to the Bose audio system and still had plenty of money left to buy DVDs and the popcorn to go with them. I would strongly recommend this plasma screen and feel confident that you made the right decision. PS, don't let those clerks up-sell you, let your eye decide, after all it's you that will be watching it!
I love this mp3 player. It is the only one I can find that uses the compact flash memory card, which I have tonnes lying around. Unlike most other flash players in the market, the NEX IA is not too small where the buttons become impossible to press and control. It is also very simple to set up. All I had to do was plug it into my PC and voila it shows up as a drive, where I can just drag and drop mp3 files to it. No special software was needed.Most importantly it sounds great. It is very loud and with very deep bass which is perfect with heavy rock music that I like listening to. All in all, a very good player. Just one downside, the FM does not work that well.
For $100 I was expecting Awsome earphones, but the base is horible! I bought them form my Ipod while working out. They stay in my ears better, but the sound quality of the standard issue Ipod earphones was a lot better. The E2c would probably work well for podcasts, but for music with any base at all, they are a big disapointment.
PersonallyI have 2 of these. Most people aren't fimailar with trading bootlegs. But with bands like Phish, I trade live shows on CD with other people. In turn, I need alot of slots to hold these cds. Case Logic does the deed! Also, these discs need to be in excellent condition for me to burn for another person. No problems so far...out of all the 140 cds. This is a great product,
I bought this flash 2 years ago.Pros: Cheap, produces more light than the built-in flash (Canon Rebel XT), good for ceiling bounceCons: TTL never worked it always fires at it's max capacity, so unless you're very far from the object (close to max capacity), the object will be over exposed. I was only able to use it with ceiling bounce as a result. It stopped working after less than 2 years. You'll know that it's cheap when you get it an see how flimsy the structure is.
I own a number of JVC products so when I saw this unit on sale, I ordered it. I was well pleased. It is easy to use and setup. If you need a camcorder to begin on, then this is the one!
This product did work on my Rebel XTi, but if I had to do it over again, I would spend a little more money to get a better one. I still use it today, but it doesn't work over about 10-12ft from the camera.
I purchased this when I wanted to build a home DVR system. It worked great and is a really nice case. It is short but pretty wide and the temp. gauge worked nicely. It has a handy handle up front but I didn't use it often. MB tray slides out nicely and is really handy.
Pros: I purchased the AirStation for use with a desktop computer located in a bad area for wireless reception. The 9 foot cable allowed the AirStation to be situated in an area with less interference. The high gain and directional capabilities also improved the reception. Finally, the attractive appearance of the AirStation made it ideal for use in a highly visible area.Cons: The AirStation comes with an "MC to RP-TNC" adaptor which does NOT mate with the wireless card in my desktop. To make the connection, you need to purchase the "Buffalo Tech AIRSTATION OPTIONAL ANTENNA ( WLE-RMC )" adaptor. The name used at Amazon implies that it's an antenna; however, it's actually the adaptor needed to make the connection. This adaptor should have been included with the AirStation. At the very least, the customer should be warned that an additional adaptor may be needed.
These binoculars arrived within a week of ordering, even with the free Amazon shipping. Thank you once again Amazon. My first impression out of the box was that they were remarkably small and light. The batteries were an easy install once I figured out that they belong in the handle strap and not the body of he binoculars. The stabilization and clarity of focus are simply amazing and very easy to figure out how to us. The instructions also helped :) I did not notice any sound from the stabilization motor. If these binoculars continue to perform this well over the coming years, I will continue to be a happy camper. We live on the ocean and I can't wait to see the whales with these babies this winter.
This cuts out some of the ambient noise, but you still hear a lot of the outside noise. I wanted these for exercise rooms and you still get a lot of the noise from the equipment. They are also very hot when wearing them outside. Would not buy another pair.
I'm using this to transmit from a satellite receiver in my house to a tv in my detached garage. The signal is going approximately 45 ft. through 2 exterior walls. Had picture and sound immediately, with just a little adjusting had a clear picture and a working remote. Has only been in use for 3 weeks. No problems yet. Would definitely recommend this product.
Only thing I don't like about this unit is the screen resolution. At 160x160 you can't get enough text on the screen to efficiently read ebooks. In this price range, 160x160 is standard, so, it's not a surprise. However, the 415 Clie did have a highres display, but did NOT have 16MB Storage internal. I've got about 12MB in use by productivity apps and a few games. Most of it's being used by Docs-To-Go and a Dictionary, both of which are not very necessary but are handy to have.PRO's: LithIon Battery (rechargeable), IndiGlo type BacklightCON'S: Screen Resolution, hard to find accessories (clie brand isn't widely carried like other PALM devices).
First digi cam and I love it. Picture quality is top notch and delay between pictures is bearable. Lots of extra features for the advanced users as well. Be sure to get your rechargeable batteries and bigger CF card though. Would recommend for the beginner and advanced user.
I asked for this for Christmas last year and my wife got it for me. It works well but it should have been designed by someone that actually BBQ's more than once a year!It looses your settings when you turn it off and the default temps are useless. Setting them could have been made easier as well. You have to remove the battery cover on the transmitter to even get to the power switch.The receiver also seems to loose connection to the transmitter when I sit at my desk but it keeps it when in the kitchen (my desk is closer to the smoker... but I have lots of electronics running).I gave it three stars as it is priced well and it does work, but I use this at least weekly and it gets frustrating setting it up each time. I will probably replace it with a better one next year.
This thing is basically useless. You can not access your nano menus, volume, etc. if you put it inside this sleeve. It is very poor quality and isn't worth $3, let a lone $30. I'm very disappointed.
I purchased this charger 10 months ago to replace the original Canon G2 charger that never seemed to work when I needed it most.Although I bought a backup battery, the original battery I thought could have been the problem has been holding a good charge since I have been using the CB-5L charger. I love it!
I don't go anywhere with my digital camera without this and its lens. It makes the photo.The one thing that happens is you can't use the optical viewfinder, for the conversion lens blocks it.No big deal, works just great for me!
This system is a great way to get into DVD on a limited budget.It took more time to figure out where to put my speakers then it did to actually set up the system. It was quick, easy, and the instructions were simple and to the point.The surround works great and the volume levels are fine.My only disapointment is that MP3 CD's cannot be randomized, either with other CD's or on a single CD. So you have to listen to them in the order that they appear. The screen lists # but gives no title etc, so it can be a little difficult if your looking for a specific song.But that said, it is a great system and for the buck you get a lot of features. I would buy it again given the chance.
I love this charger; I plug my iPod into my car on the way to work (20 minute drive), and it charges unbelievably fast; I am amazed every time I use it. I will mention that you have to PUSH this thing into your cigarette lighter; I didn't think mine worked the first time, but I just wasn't pushing it in hard enough.I didn't think it looked cheap, and it's held up well over the few months that I have had it; definitely recommend. = )
We set this up to our computer and it works perfectly! Great price - it was delivered on time for our event. I would definitely recommend this to someone who is on a budget.
Creative Zen Stone Plus 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)This is a good product worth its price
When ordering this product it just list the colors available and no where does it allow you to choose a color.I ordered the green zen and we got a pink case? I am not to happy about that. Maybe you should give someone the opportunity to pick a color if you are going to list the "colors available".
If the directions that come with the charger are followed, especially regarding occassional refreshing of the batteries, they hold a charge very long.
I bought two of these; one to my Xbox 360s, one to my iMac. Both go to my 720p HDTV. The picture quality is excellent with both cables, and the sound is great as well. They didn't exactly seem cheap, but you can tell that they're not the greatest quality. With HDCP compliance and a reasonably sturdy build, these are quite a deal! I've had mine for a month now (purchased 8/8/11), and both are still going strong.
I was glad to be able to buy this product here since it is very hard to find elsewhere - but the delivery time was long and I'm glad I didn't need it right away.
plugged it in and it works to connect a mono line out to the stereo input on a Lepai amp. not much else I can tell you
Did not work!!!! I live in Venezuela so it was a waste of time and money.
I have two exact JVC dvd recorders. I can't get anything to work in one (even JVC discs) and these discs are currently working in the other. I don't understand why when you get beyond 4 hours the discs seize up.
These lights have been with me for 4 years now. I bought them for my computer I built 4 years ago. They run all day everyday and 4 years later I still have them on with no problems!
I got the Canon A85 a few weeks back. I was clicking away within 10 min of opening the package. The camera is extremely user friendly, is very intuitive, and has the right dimension and weight for a solid comfortable feel.It also has enough advanced features to keep one curious about it.
The cable splits the channels perfectly. I haven't noticed any loss of quality from the cables, and they seem to be built sturdily. I bought them so that I could get true stereo sound off of a set of two portable speakers. I plug the male end into the audio source, and the two speakers into each female end, the black is the left channel (conducted through the tip of a TRS jack), the red is right channel (conducted through the ring of a TRS jack.) Previously to buying this one, I bought a little jack from Radio Shack that was supposed to do the same thing, but for some odd reason it's manufactured with the ground in the wrong spot (on the ring, or the tip, instead of the sleeve I think?) and the consequences were that it only worked with non powered devices plugged in (such as headphones) but didn't work with amplified or powered devices (such as rechargeable portable speakers.) But anyways, this item is doing what the Radio Shack item couldn't.
A gorgeous present for yourself or someone else. The radio is beautifully designed, the sound is wonderful, and even the packaging is lovely. We haven't bought the AM antenna yet, but I'm sure it will be even more impressive when it can pull in long-distance AM stations.I highly recommend this.
Ignore all those bad reviews if you have some knowledge of the internet and computers. Yes, you do need to have patience to set it up. However once I got everything downloaded, I was in business. It is the coolest toy I ever got for [the price]. Maybe the reason I haven't had any problems with it is because I live in the NY Metro area. Do the marks sometimes take twice? Yeah, so you delete them. I have had none of the problems listed in the other reviews, mine works perfectly...and all my frieds cannot wait to get one too!
Wound up returning them. They got stuck continually. Did not re purchase this item. Don't buy it. Nothing more to say about it.
My last home theatre was a Sony 5.1 Dream System Surround Sound with DTS, 300 Watts, satellite speakers, etc. After a year I needed to upgrade to another system. Here was my 3 top choices.1. Bose 3-2-1 System...2. Sony DAV-C990 DVD Dream System...3. Panasonic SC-HT900...4. Panasonic SC-HT700After much research on all three. The Panasonic HT900 seemed to be the best choice, since that had progressive scan, 600 watts, a 5 disc changer, and great reviews on amazon, epinions, ask jeeves, and every other website. But for [the price] it was a good deal. I did not like the tower speakers when I looked at them for myself... They were made of cheap plastic and most of the tower was useless. They were lightweight and were easily toppled (especially if you have pets or kids).The Bose had a lot of system bugs still encountered by many buyers. Bose DID NOT have progressive scan and not a true surround sound and the price was way HIGH ... I did not see a lot of good reviews on the Bose. Also no disc changer.The Sony at first was my top choice since I knew the quality in their Trinitron TV's and because I owned an older Dream System that was great. But once again for [the price], this did not have the 5 disc changer.Finally I checked out the little brother of the Panasonic HT-900 the HT-700. The only difference is that this system does not have the speaker towers. Instead they have the modular satellite speakers. Also at $300 it was cheaper and had all the features of the HT-900 such as the 5 disc changer, 600 watts, progressive scan, etc. I decided to buy this one.BOTTOMLINE: This was a GREAT and ECONOMICAL PURCHASE. The sound is crystal clear, the subwoofer has active bass, and the satellite speakers give true 5.1 surround sound. I cannot rave enough of this HT-700 system. Save your money and buy this sytem instead and spend the extra $$$ on DVD's, CD's, and the component cables instead. But don't take my word on this. The Average Rating speak for themselves. Thanks
I haven't noticed any faster transfer speeds with this "high speed" card. It does it's job thou and I'm happy with that.
I've owned this item for about a week and I am very happy with it's performance thus far. I'm using it on a 2 year-old laptop running Windows XP.The price was reasonable (paid about $35) and set-up was a breeze. Once I enrolled my fingerprints I was off and running!!I do a significant amount of on-line stuff so as you can imagine, the passwords I've accumulated could fill a small notebook. Of all the sites I have to access with user login and password, there are only two (2) that this item does not seem to work with - CryptoHeaven and MSN messenger. Not sure why, but If that's the extent of non-inoperability issues - then this item has easily impressed me.It saves me time, keeps things secure as can be (at present day) and it has impressed me enough to now look into the Biometrics home security door locks.I actually enrolled 3 fingers and thus far after having tried to fool it with different fingers and other people's fingers it has withstood the test with flying colors:-)It's small (about the size of a car remote), lightweight and since i travel quite a bit I have yet to see how rugged it is, but as long as you protect the sensor - I would suspect it should travel well.My only beef so far, too bad the software didn't come with a variety of voices to choose from - would have been kinda neat or even cool to hear a woman's voice or a voice in a different language.
I have had this camera for quite some time and have nothing but positive comments. i zoom all over during movies and get very nice results in low light conditions. the hard disk is the kicker - it makes this camera a no-brainer.Pay no attention to the "five minute shutdown" review. if this happens to you - return it for a working camera instead of being a total idiot. fankx~
Bought the beast in preparation to a one-month trip to Vietnam and quickly mastered its use. The standard features bundled with the package are impressive. It is forgiving and the playback on a tv set is quite remarquable. I think the beast will do a fine job on the road.
I use this to support our main Windows 2003 based server. The software installed quickly and easily. I did some test runs to check out the close down procedure and they worked well. It has ample plugs (battery backed and no battery backup) on the rear on the unit. It fit in the rack with no problems. No fancy digital displays, but why do you need that. It has warning leds and the software is there to monitor for events. It has been installed about 9 months and has many storm related and work related UPS backup opportunities and so far has worked as expected.
Wit help from Linksys customer service I attempte to install this Router withOUT success. We spent the better part of an hour in this attempt before I just quit and sent the unit back for refund, which I received promptly. The service person I had was in the Phillipines and she could not undestand me nor I her
This display offers the best value to be found at this time. It's image quality, when configured by someone who bothers to read the directions, rivals that of Sharp, Hitachi, and Sony. Yes, the remote stinks like gym socks, but at these prices that is hardly grounds for a serious complaint.Its response time and contrast ratio are both considerably better than the 27" and 30" Syntax displays offer. Some tech reviewers have been confused on this point: the response time is *8 ms*, not 12. This is really quite good. Similarly, the contrast peaks at *1200:1*, not at 800:1. The resolution is excellent (1366 x 768).Frankly, you will not do better. My use of it is as a computer display and DVD player with a DVI cable, which enables the native resolution without too much fancy tweaking. Images and text are sharp and vivid, and the amount of terrain across which I can display them is, well... substantial. Gamers will freak over this thing, as will movie fans.Thought I have not used it for HD cable, it has received glowing reviews from many users for whom this is its primary (or sometimes sole) function. Check its reviews as an HDTV at avsforum.com. That's where I got most of my information.
First I bought this because I was like, cool! It's made of titanium and has a blue light! A few months after I had bought it I had though I lost it. Out of whim when I was getting out of my truck I looked down at the ground and there it was. I had ran it over in my driveway with my truck... twice! The metal construction saved the day.2Gb is a little small these days so I'd spend the extra 2 dollars to double the capacity. Wish they had an even bigger size. I'd like to install windows with it.
I do many presentations yearly. This is by far the best wireless remote...compact, versatile, full-featured, and batteries last and last.
What started out as a spontaneous purchase choice has turned out to be one of the best buys I've made in a long time! I had not planned on replacing my 5th generation unit until my Apple Care Protection Plan expired. However, when it was accidentally dropped in my parking lot at work and then run over, I was forced to make a sudden upgrade. I was a little hesitant in investing in another Apple product because of all the problems I had been having with my previous two. Yes, that's right I said two! I had only owned my first iPod for about two months before it started to freeze up on me. So when I took it into my local Apple Store then gave me a refurbished player and the problems seemed to get worse. In fact, the very day my previous iPod got destroyed, I was actually planning on getting it checked out to see what they could do for me. But enough about my previous iPod, lets get to the new one.For starters, I'm extremely pleased that Apple discontinued making iPods that have less then 80 GBs of hard drive space. The reason I say this, is I happened to have a rather large music and video collection. So the benefits of this extra space are endless for me. Another thing I really love is the design. This until holds 50 GBs more space then my last iPod and it's twice as small. This makes it beyond convenient for me to haul it around and just stick it in my pocket. I also love the 2.5 inch screen. Like I had mentioned before, I love watching videos on my iPod and this way I do not have to lug my laptop with me where ever I go. I also own conversion software that can change any video I have in my collection to an MPEG format. This is a nice feature for my video collection and my wallet. The one thing that makes this unit stand out from any of the other previous iPod models is the battery life! I can not tell you how wonderful this is for me because I constantly fall asleep while listening to my iPod. But the most noticeable upgrade for any Apple user is the software changes and the touch wheel. The new GUI that is implemented on my unit is definitely eye catching and easy. And the touch wheel is even better then my last unit.There is really only one thing I would change about the new iPod and that's the GUI. I'm one of the few that does not like the split screen menu with my artwork changing in the background. I'd rather have that as a screen saver option then integrated in the menu. I also believe that the cover flow is a pointless option to have. I have never used it and probably never will. And my last gripe is the screensaver that pops up after you've been listening to your iPod for a while. I would prefer to see what I'm listening to. Call it a control issue if you'd like, but it's just plain annoying.Over all I really love my new player and wouldn't change it for the world. Goes to show that spontaneity can be a good thing!
Of the many reasons one might purchase this item, I bought it for just one. To transfer my Hi8 & 8mm home video to a hard drive before my tapes deteriorated any more. With its built in Time Base Corrector ( TBC ) and Digital Noise Reduction ( DNR ) I was able to output a DV signal "FROM THE DECK" and get ( in my opinion ) the highest quality transfer available.There are other options available to do these transfers. One is to buy a Digital 8 camcorder that will output your analog tapes to DV. However, I'm not aware of any of these cameras being built anymore so you would need to buy a used camera. Many people go this route with excellent results. It certainly is a cheaper option than buying the Sony deck but you are buying a used product and can't be sure of it's condition. I bought the more expensive NEW deck choosing to pay for peace of mind. Either way you go you can sell your transfer deck or camcorder once you've finished your project and recoup some of the original expense. Another route is a transfer service which has the potential to be very expensive. My research into this tells me most services would not be using equipment of any higher quality than the Sony or even the camcorder option. Those few that do use hi end transfer decks are using older machines since they haven't built new ones for some time now. Even if they are well maintained and up to spec they will be outputting an analog signal before going through an Analog to Digital converter. I'm not sure quality wise they could do any better than the Sony and again it could be quite expensive.If there was a down side to the Sony it would be you can not view the menu from your computer. You must use an extra monitor for that. I did not find this a big deal. Also, it seems every time you put in a new tape you have to turn off the deck for about 5 seconds for the computer to recognize it. Again, once you figure it out it's not a big deal. Other than that it was real easy to use. I spent a lot of time researching this. I transferred almost 1 terabyte worth of video. I was very happy with the deck. Some of these tapes were 20 years old and although some gave me trouble I was able to transfer every bit of footage. I did purchase a Sony dry type head cleaner and used it. About $30.00. I hope my research and review helps someone out there. Thanks, Steve.
As of 10/16/06 V8.5 is the most current version, and that it what was shipped to me.Once you install the CD you get to only choose from a rather small area. Like 1/4-1/2 of your state (for me, Orlando-Key west). This was a HUGE disappointment. City navigator gives you the ENTIRE US map on DVD for streets, that's 2 gigs of data, so why does Blue Chart only give you like 20megs of bluechart data on a CD. It just doesn't make sense.This software is pricey, but necessary for boating.All and all I'd like to give it 3 stars for making me feel ripped off but I gave it 4 stars because the product itself is actually very good.I also feel that once you buy their overpriced software, that you should be entitled to updates for it. But of course you are not. You have to go and plant down more money to Garmin if you want the next version.Don't get me wrong, Garmin is a great company with great software, I just wish they weren't so greedy.
This has to be the most horrible printer in the world. If I could give it -5 stars I would. I just got a new digital camera and of course just got this printer. Now when I print my photos it has blurred lines through it and is all messed up. Its print quality is horrible. It may be a bad printer - but HP is no help at all. They keep saying to install new drivers, when it is clearly a hardware problem. I want to throw this thing away, unfortunatly I got it on clearance and I'm stuck with it. Don't buy this pile of junk.
I bought the product for a specific application which I did not realize required an Intel processor. Vendor was very helpful and considerate through the return process.
Not many people use these now, but if you do, they're good fun. Not knowing what your image will look like is the fun of film photography, and the quality of this camera is surprisingly good. Not professional, but still really good. You only get 27 shots, so you have to make them count. These are great for kids, being that they are easy to use, and not worth much.
I did extensive research and found that this Toshiba had the right balance of performance for price and I have been very pleased ever since we got it out of the box. This is the only TV in this price range that has component video inputs. But buyers should be aware that they will long for a DVD player to take advantage of those inputs.
The UV Protection Film came in a quick and timely manner and I can now safely say this protects my lens well. Thank you!
This cable is definitely worth its price.The length is enough for common use. It fits my mac with my new monitor well.
I bought a few weeks ago (two) of these 80-watt panels and connected them up in parallel for 160 watts, to charge (4) deep cycle 12 volt batteries (connected in parallel) that run a 3000-watt pure sign wave inverter. The 2 solar panels keep the batteries fully charged. After draining the batteries down to 10.5 volts with the inverter running for the day to my appliances, it took only 2 days to fully recharge them back to 12.5 volts. I was also pleased to see the controller that comes with these panels was regulating the current very well. As the batteries were being topped off the current dropped as it should to prevent overcharging. These panels do not need rotating to face the sun all day long. No matter where the sun is (or whatever angle the rays hit the panel), the output voltage seems to be high. Very, very efficient! Some days I got as much as 11 Amps of current from the two panels together, more than what the manual claims. Not bad! GREAT!I know these cost more than some other panels for about the same wattage but believe me, they are worth it! And I do not work or know anyone at this company. Just be careful and handle with care, they are big and made of a glass type material. I placed them on the ground facing south and tilted up about 45 deg against my backyard fence. I found no need to mount them. Just be sure they will not move or slide down and break. I placed a 6 foot 4x4 in front and stakes in the ground to hold the 4x4 in place. We had 50 mph winds and these panels never moved. Mounting them together with the supplied brackets makes them heaver and harder for the wind to move them. Remember, if you mount them on a house, you might need a city permit!Glenn from San Francisco
Fan works great! It's a little fat and you might not be able to fit it if you have a lot of expansion cards. It would be nice if it was a little longer, maybe a couple inchs so it would line up better with my video card fan. Isn't completely silent, but better than most fans.
This system is extremely user friendly, I was surprised how easy. I like being able to change the accents as well. My husband takes it on all his business trips so he can navigate new cities.
I bought this speaker for my daughter for christmas. She loves it! She had been looking at more expensive speakers ($100+) and then showed me this one. The sound quality is amazing for the $30 price tag. The fact that it also charges her ipod is amazing! Anyone who would like an ipod speaker/dock yet doesn't want to overpay should buy this one! The quality is great!
Superior Product, Superior Price and shipped VERY VERY FAST for no extra shipping money...HIGHLY recommend this seller!!!
Ok listen up! I was reading the reviews and after all these years, even though they dont make this anymore, i have to just drop a line. First, i bought this back in 2003. when i hook it up, i was in heaven. I didnt have a dvd player only the ps2, so all my movies and game's audio was coming thru the optical front. It was sooo cool to see it detect my ps2 and movies and games sound insanely real, especailly DTS and the Sub-woofer works fine!! you have two option when it comes to sub; a passive or active(RCA) hook up, so you can save on electricity. Second thing, I STILL using it now in 2009!!with my ps3!! Do i need to continue?? No, its not HDMI, thats a strieght hookup to tv and re-asign the digital. we move three time and kenny came thru the tough time and happy time, not to mention packing/unpacking for hurricanes. I even had to order a replacement for the remote for i run the vol button down. This was a real best buy. and oh, this system is/was future ready, there was no talk of 7.1 back then. the Kenwood VRS-7100 is the BEST!!!
I love the Viao laptop. It is fast and is versatile. The only issue i have is that the plastic parts connected next to the usb ports are very flimsy.
I needed a 2-in-1-out switch to conenct 2 sources to my one receiver input. For the price, I figured I'd take the chance. but the problem is, it simply does not work. I tried all permutations, even when I only plug in one wire each side, using it as an extender, it still doesnt work, and I tried both directions! I do not know how it works for some people out there, but for me, this product is completely useless.
This was my second Canon digital camera as my first one took an unexpected dive in the lake. From the wide zoom range to the video capabilities, this camera has more than enough features to keep me happy. I primarily use the camera for action shots and video and couldn't be more pleased with the camera's performance. I would higly recommend the PowerShot Pro S3 to potential camera buyers.
I bought these pair of speakers for outdoor usage. They blend in perfectly with the window / door trim of the house. Mounting them was very easy. They are up and running regardless of rain or sunshine. I love the sound, which is typical Bose. They are a statement and surely the envy of the neighborhood. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I hooked them up to a Micro-component receiver from Yamaha, and this combination works perfectly, sound is great! I hope they don't let me down as one will be always concerned about exposing electronics to the elements. I would definitely buy them again and can recommend them.
The old phone had a limited service life and I was losing my calls as the battery ran down. The new one has fixed the problem.
The main body of the mini-system is named SA-PM47, the speakers are named SB-PM47 so the whole thing is SC-PM47. I own SC-PM25 with the same kind of naming. A little confusing but still great system.
have this printer for 3 years now, and all my other equipment ,ie computer and etc..have long since died , but not my canon i470d printer..great quality photos, and the best thing about this printer is the $$ you will save on ink! cartridges can be purchased for 2.00 each! awesome, real savings here! get this printer, i may buy another for my mom too!
Batteries arrived as advertised. They work fine in my Sanyo camcorder. Would recomend this seller.
I love saving money by buying these from Amazon. Great product for some great prices. I buy all of my ink from Amazon, as they usually have the best deals.
Great printer for the money when I had Win98. I just switched to WinME box and don't know what to do to get it to run. If anyone can help, I am in need. I went to the NEC website and downloaded the recommended Plug and Play driver, but, it doesn't install itself, WinME doesn't help. I'm sure there's something I don't know to get this running.Best place I can find to get toner cartridge is from Amazon. Lack of support is probably the weakest link. A quick basic monochrome laser this has filled the bill.
the volume control is a dial which constantly gets moved if the player is in your backpack or pocket. my ears get blown out all the time. the automatic volume limiter system can't be used because the audio level is so low to start with. this unit is fine if it sits on your desk. want a &quot;sports&quot; model, then look elsewhere.
I consider this a must have to go along with an expensive DSLR camera. It fits perfectly (even allows a polarier), causes no shadows or glares that I can discern, and most importantly it's saved my camera lens on a couple of short falls (had it pop off, but my camera was fine).
good value for the money. volume control only goes as loud as your internal setting on the equipment you plug into.I use it to listen to streaming netflix movies on my netbook.I like the top strap. it holds onto the head nicely.
Amazing hot super ceramic pickup! Gibson's 500T pickup has definetely filled the need for a more powerful bridge humbucker with awesome definition and crunch, from the lines of classic, progressive, and hard rock thru metal. This powerful triple-ceramic magnet delivers incredible sustain and supreme cutting power, adding more highs and increased definition without producing any muddiness at all. Leads played on this pickup will have a biting, strong, defined edge with incredible sustain and a incredible harmonics. When used in pair with a ceramic neck pickup such as the 496R, you'll have a superb combination almost impossible to beat! If chosen in zebra (Cream/Black) you will also get great looks. Gibson: well done once again! Highly recommended!
Bought it for a pa system and it works good and the durability is better than I thought. holds up well!
I don't have anything new to add to what's already been said. This is simply an easy-to-use camera. I had a Nikon before and using rechargeable batteries was short of a nightmare. The Canon's battery pack is easy to use and the battery life is amazing!! I haven't charged in 4 uses. I'm proud to call this camera mine!!!
Used for a different use but does work and all plugs fit.Bought for an older kenwood radio but my radio is not capable of controlling ipod.
I know that a Nikon N65 is a relic and that the MB17 has to be NOS but I have and am quite fond of my N65 and finding the AA battery pack NIB was super. I have been ripped off by other sites but never on Amazon.com. Thanks
I thought that the Audiovox 1705 Personal DVD Player was a pretty good unit for the price. It is solidly built though the DVD door feels rather flimsy like it would break easily even with normal use. The control buttons have a good solid feel. Having all of the cables included makes this unit a good deal. It definitely makes this unit more versatile right out of the box.Just keep in mind that this is a PERSONAL DVD player. (It says so right on the box.) The sound quality out of the tiny speakers is horrible. The video is crisp and clear but if you're out at an angle, the picture darkens and is hard to see. But if you're viewing alone, with good pair of headphones (you'll need to buy your own), this little unit is quite a pleasant surprise. It can be engrossing. It's almost like having your own personal home theater on your lap.I haven't owned it long enough to judge reliability but I'll say this much. If you have a problem, the user's manual will be of little help. The user's manual is pretty bad.
This is a nice bag with a lot of extra room. I have a Nikon D300 with a 18mm-200mm Nikkor Lens which fits clumsily(loose at body) into the bag but is secure and protected with all the padding of the bag.
Within one week the machine failed to work using the exchange function. It is currently at a JVC authorized repair shop. They don't want it returned, which is a problem anyway when buying through the internet. Better to look for a higher end product at a retail specialty store.
This dvd player is excellent. I bought it for $129 at J and R in New York City and I could not be happier. I had a previous JVC dvd player which I gave to my son. I bought the JVC two years ago for $79, and it gave me quite good service for those two years. The only problems I had with it was that it once frozed on me when I attempted to play a dvd, and the picture sometimes showed artifacts on some dvds. These artifacts were minor, but they were present in some instances.I decided to buy this Denon because the company is well known for making quality and sometimes quite expensive audio components. However, as I mentioned previously, I payed only $129 for this player. Some people might think this is too much, especially when one can buy dvd players at your popular electronic stores for less than $70. However, these people should be mindful of what they buy because you do get what you pay for!!! I also originally thought that a few differences in dollars in the cost of dvd players would not make a difference in terms of the quality of the products. Boy was I wrong!!!This Denon dvd player is far superior to any other dvd I have ever owned. It is superior to my previous JVC player in terms of both picture and sound!! The picture is clear and makes it possible to see some details which were not present using the JVC. The most impressive quality of this dvd player is the sound. The sound is much much better than the JVC in terms of frequency response, clarity, and just the ability to enjoy the full spectrum of the music.I would definately recommend this player to all those who are looking for a quality dvd player which is inexpensive, and shows beautiful videos with a rich sound.
I have had good luck with this television. I got it for around 120 bucks and have had if for 6 months right now, and I love the picture, good sound, very easy to use and set up. This is a true flat TV, standard definition tube. This works great in my basement that I have re-done. standard tube tv's have come a long ways from when they originated, and the picture on this still amazes me with cable, very crisp and clear. I have an HD TV upstairs that I watch most of the time, but if i'm not watching a movie or an HD station, then chances are I'm watching this tv. Only draw back is there is only one audio input (audio two trumps audio one), and three video inputs (a componant, av/S-video 1 and av 2)I just rout around this by using a splitter into the audio in, not a big deal. Check it out, I hope you like it as well.
This LCD monitor is GREAT!!!! Just swapped out from a 19" CRT for this 17" LCD.. and its a welcomed improvement. Its practically the same screen real estate, but 1/10th of the desktop real estate compared to my older 19" CRT occupied. It sure is nice to have my desk back now. Its hard to find a 17" with 500:1 ratio @ this price point... go ahead keep looking.... you'll end up coming back OR spending ... more. :-)
I used a D-link usb adapter before this one. The D-link would'nt connect everytime. I took it back and bought this one. It wouldnt connect everytime because I installed it over the D link adapter. After I formatted my hard drive and installed everything clean it never fails to work. It connects everytime I boot up.Good Product
Yep, like a lot of other people here, my Nitrus became defective 2.9 months after I purchased it, so it was too late to take advantage of the warrenty. My problem FIRST was that music scanned through w/o playing. I called customer service, they told me to reformat and upgrade firmware (i already had the latest). It worked and I retransferred 500 mb of the music again, because Music Manager and Media Player both said player was full (which it wasn't - only 500 mb full).It played fine but later in the day the unit wouldn't boot up past the RIO screen. I reset the player, and it got stuck again. I reset again: same result. Called customer service again, told me to reformat the player AGAIN and upgrade AGAIN. I got cut off somehow (but it didn't really matter b/c the guy was no help) and now the player boots up fine, and it shows no tracks. The USB connects fine and the comp, MM, MP all recognize it as RIO Nitrus, but whenever I try to transfer the music it says either &quot;Operation Timed Out&quot;, &quot;RIO command failed&quot; or &quot;Windows has encountered an unknown problem&quot;. Ok, very pissed by this time. I go to rioevolution.com or some forum like that, go to the message board, and discover that TONS of other people had problems the SAME EXACT AS ME at approximately THE SAME TIME FRAME (almost 3 months after purchase, too late for the warrenty, etc). Coincedence? You decide. Though I've already made my conclusions. The Nitrus is just sitting in my room collecting dust while I surf the net for another MP3 player that's NOT from RIO. I suggest you do the same.
This is the replacement for the cartridge in my Canon laser printer/scanner/copier/fax machine. I look at it as the replacement for my old ink-jet printer cartridges, which as a set, cost about the same as this one but only made a small number of copies while this one should be in the neighborhood of 2500! I'm very happy with the quality of the copies I'm getting. For the most part, the things I printed in color were just coincidental and didn't matter anyway.
So happy we selected the Minolta Maxxum HTsi camera,the instructions make it very easy to use and it is much lighter in weight than we expected. Came on time for our first granddaughter Makenna.
The Presto 6 qt. stainless steel pressure cooker works very well and the directions and recipes included are clear and concise. I purchased a Presto 4 qt pressure cooker previous to this one because it too, was easy and simple to use. I just needed a larger one and it works as well as the first one. I have nothing but praise for this cooker. It is also very easy to clean and best of all it is fuel and time efficient. Another bonus for this product is that the foods are more flavorful because of such short cooking duration.One last item I could share is that the Presto company is excellent for communicating and service if extra accessories are ordered.Ida Norgaard
Edit: Didn't stand up to heavy use. The table attachment to the grey housing frayed after about a year. I expected a little more durability from APC.Small, portable, and streamlined with a little gap in the bottom to strap it to my actual power supply. Wish it had come with a power cord that fit my Mac but otherwise seems to work great.The catch of course is that I can't *really* test this until my laptop gets hit by a surge. APC has a good reputation so I don't think that will be an issue.
I was having a back/shoulder/arm problem and thought it could be from keyboarding in a bad position. Got this as well as the gel wrist pad for my track ball. I am very happy with both. The wrist rest is very cushy and smooth and fits well at the base of my keyboard even though the keyboard has a curve to it. Even though the cover seems to be made of a vinyl-like material, it is not sticky and I don't really notice any dirt accumulating on it. I like it.
The sound's really disappointing, and you need to have your music player on full blast to hear your music at a decent volume, but it really is small and portable, as advertised.
I got this bag for my new FS100 (which is quite compact, I think). I got all the stuff in there.....wires, cords, plugs, 2 memory cards, extra battery,....it all fits. Not much room to spare though,....so I wouldn't plan on using it for your digital camera as well,.....but if you want it just for the camcorder....then it's perfect.
I extensively reviewed TV's for pricing and quality. The Amazon deal was hundreds less comparted to Target and Best Buy. I got the stand, the TV and FREE shipping. I've had this TV since early September 2006 (perhaps a month or so).The stand arrived first, within about a week I believe. The TV came about two weeks later. It is light-weight and easy to move around. The stand is actually heavier and you have to put it together, however the quality is good and the stand is good looking.The TV picture is excellent, with four modes to choose from (I use the 'standard' mode mostly, 'dynamic' is very bright). You can view the picture quite well from angles, though straight-on is obviously the best. Sound on the TV is excellent as well (for a TV). Menu controls are easy to access and intuitive (no brain surgery here).I also chose this TV because it has PC connectors for video and sound, right from the PC. I connect my PC because I have many movies on it. You could use the TV as a huge monitor if you want to browse the Internet.NOTE: My research showed you cannot connect a 'normal' DVD player and expect a HQ picture. I purchased a LG DVD player which upgrades the signal to 720p and the picture is excellent. !! If you need an HDMI cable, go to Sam's Club and save $50 on a cable !!I've been technical since childhood, and have worked with many, many electronic items (radio/video/stereo, etc.). My last TV is a 32" Sony tube. This TV is outstanding and the price was excellent, I saved over $500 through Amazon. I shied away from 1080p because virtually no one is supporting it yet, it was not worthy the extra cash in my mind.
i tried it only one side worked so i ordered a very good one same thing i thought two can't be bad i was trying to hook up my playstation so i called sony they said the modem needed more bandwith i have comcat so i called and they said the modem could not be split that explained everything so all in all they sent me a wireless router the spliiter is most likely good it is the modem so call your ISP and see if your modem can be split hope this helps it would have helped me. if one side only works call your ISP
My intention was to find a compact camera that took high-quality photos for someone like me with a point-and-click mentality. I know virtually nothing about digital cameras beyond turning it on and getting the image lined up in the viewfinder. I lucked out with this camera. It's everything I need and more. Price was a factor and I think in this case, I got more than I paid for.
I've been using this for 3 years as my new laptop didn't come with a serial port. I use it with my Garmin hand-held GPS (GPSMAP76). Setup was easy. OS: Windows XP Pro.
I purchased this camera recently as a replacement/upgrade from my EOS Rebel G, which is aging although it still works well. This camera has a few more features than my old Rebel G. Like all EOS gear, my other lenses and my speedlite work with it and have no problems.The Rebel T2 is apparently available in two different models, the T2, and the T2 Date. I opted for the T2. While reading the manual (which covers both) I learned that the T2 Date has feature that is supposed to be specific to it, the compatibility with the Canon Wireless Remote RC-5. When I checked the web site for available accessories, the RC-5 came up as one for my model. I'm not certain if the manual is accurate or not. The manual also specifies that the wireless remote may be subject to unwanted shooting when in areas of fluorescent lighting. The camera does definitely support a wired remote (my personal preference).The Rebel T2 came with the 28-90 mm lens as described here. This lens is super quick and does take very clear photos, though I've not tried to enlarge any thus far to examine for aberrations. My prints thus far did not show any problems. The auto-focus, as I mentioned, is very quick and very accurate. It seems to take me longer than I'd like to change the focusing points when the camera is focusing on the wrong object, but I believe that I'll get better as I practice it. The process is not complicated.The camera has several modes that are fairly intuitive and well explained by the manual. The basic modes include night portrait, sports, close-up, portrait, landscape, and no-flash. The manual clearly explains all the different modes of operation in detail including tips such as using the flash for a portrait at night while not underexposing the background.The biggest change on this camera that I'm having to adjust to is the aperture-preview button, which basically will frame the shot and adjust the aperture to show me what I can expect my picture to look like in the end. I've always had a good feel for this because I've been taking pictures for the last 15 years with SLR's, but with some work I may find it useful. I've heard students in photography classes gripe about owning a camera that didn't have one.The camera is fairly light as SLR's go, and to me seems ergonomically well designed, though you may not think so if you are left-handed (all the controls are designed for right-handed manipulation - either thumb or forefinger). The large LCD display on the rear (as opposed to the tiny LCD screen on the top) is heaven compared to my previous Rebel G. It displays a wealth of information and is easy to read.An added feature of this camera is a lock that prevent the user from trying to take a picture with no film in the camera or if the subject is moving too much. Personally, I don't like this feature but doubtlessly many people will love it. It is a selectable option for those who are not interested in it.The only thing that I really don't like about this camera is the film cover release. On other cameras (including my Rebel G), the release was on the side next to the cover, on the non-hinged side of the body. On the Rebel T2, it's on the cover itself. So now I have to use my thumb to release it and simultaneously use my index finger to open it, as opposed to letting it pop open like on most cameras. Not really a big deal, but I hope they don't do it again.The biggest advantage of this camera that I love over my other cameras is that the Rebel T2 will take 3 pictures per second through the whole roll (my Rebel G managed one picture every 1.5 seconds, I think). This makes a big difference for photographing sporting events. Despite what others may say, I've tested it, and I really do get 3 frames per second.My biggest suggestion for anyone who purchases this camera is simply to sit down and take the 20 minutes to read the manual prior to doing any shooting with it, even if you have significant experience with other Canon models. There is a wealth of information in this manual and it's easy enough for everyone to understand, without being too boring even for the experienced photographers.Also if you're interested in this camera, try to find a store that will let you rent one, or a fiend that will let you borrow one. Try to use all the features and see if it will do what you need.
Great product. mounting/ cutting template not very helpful as the sizes are inaccurate and hole will need to be trimmed out for smoke screen cover to operate correctly. Other than that, the product, once installed has performed to expectations.
These disks are awesome. Never seen a better success rate when burning a DVD+R disk! You will not be disappointed.
Pros1. Plays most of my discs. In my DVD collection, I have some disc of questionable quality. This player plays all but one of them.2. Great HDMI performance. It even allows me to program it to match the capability of my TV.Cons1. No HDMI cable included.Buy this player if you have a TV with a HDMI input.If this player can play all my DVDs and comes with a HDMI cable, then it deserves 5 stars. As it is, it deserves 4 stars.
Awesome headphones. Sounds better than my stereo systems. Sound is ultra-clear, pure, clean sound. Bass hits VERY low and hard, awesome for rap songs. Pop songs let you hear every &quot;uh&quot; from Britney and every N'Sync member each clearly. Rock songs play great also, guitar riffs have never sounded better. Hard House/Trance music plays well, although the bass can be almost a little too much if it's really low and loud. Comfortable to wear, haven't had any problems. Haven't had too much chance to test the high highs, but everything I've played has worked without problems. I've even tested this with a DVD movie, plugged it into my stereo system and watched the movie with the headphones on. Never enjoyed the movie more! If you don't mind throwing some more money into getting a pair of headphones, then buy this one. You will not be dissapointed!
Go for the Velcro brand self looping ones and LEAVE THESE ALONE. The Belkin tag even fell off of two of mine. Moreso, the ties didn't hold very well. I'd never buy these again.
If these speakers played like they are suppose to every time, I would give them 5 stars. They are inexpensive, charge your iPod, and sound pretty good. Unfortunately, they almost always produce a crackling static sound when the iPod is plugged in, whether it is playing music or not. I returned these and got the Altec Lansings for $20 more and could not be happier.
I've been using a $750 Sony digital for the past six years and really wanted a new camera. The shutter lag on the Sony was driving me crazy, but it did take excellent pics. After reading a lot of reviews and talking with camera people I decided on the Canon SD800. I LOVE it!It easily fits in a jacket pocket, has fairly easy to navigate menus without spending a lot of time buried in the instruction manual, Starts up virtually instantly, has zero shutter lag when not using the flash and in auto mode (how most of my pics are taken)..... AND.... has a view finder, something I find very important if you take a lot of pics outside and try to keep the sun behind you. Ive been using this camera off and on for about two months, turning it on in play mode just long enough to download the pics to my pc and erase the memory and I still haven't had to put a second charge on the battery that came with it.If you're looking for a decent point and shoot that easily takes quality pics for websites and emails and the printable quality of your old 3.2 pixel camera was good enough for you, plus like the advantage of a wideangle when up close, PLUS like to save a few bucks by buying last year's model..... this is the camera for you.
I've owned this SD card in conjunction with my digital camera since April 2007. I've never had any trouble with it and I've used it with both my PC AND my Mac at work without trouble (never had to reformat it for either platform).I can pop it right into the card reader my PC has and transfer my pictures/video over in a matter of minutes.I'd say two thumbs up for compatibility, durability, and capacity since I only use it with my point and shoot digital camera.
I bought it for a thinkpad and it looks the same style. It's working well.
HP Officejet 6310 All-in-One PrinterI have used it very little since purchase. However, I selected it because another 6310 in our retiremenmt community served multiple unskilled users daily without a problem. In effect, it was "bullet proof"
I GUESS THE DAYS OF STAND ALONE VCRS ARE NUMBERED, SO IM GLAD I ORDERED THIS THROUGH AMAZON, I RECIEVED IT TONIGHT, HAD IT HOOKED UP AND WORKING IN ABOUT 20 MIN. I WAS REALLY IMPRESSED BY THE PICTURE QUALITY, IT REALLY LOOKS GOOD ON MY HI DEF SONY TVIF YOUR CONSIDERING A VCR, THIS ONE IS A GOOD BET, ITS REALLY MADE WELL FOR TODAYS STANDARDS, AND BESIDES IM SURE THE DAY IS QUICKLY APPROACHING WHEN THEY WILL STOP MAKING THESE UNITS....
Shipped earlier than I thought - got here in time for vacation use. Great way to upgrade a camera without purchasing new. Makes a compact digital camera more like an SLR. Would recommend this seller and would buy from them again.
I tried a lot of different printers, all-in-ones and separate. This printer performs everything perfectly. It is very easy to figure out how to use it. It took me 5 minutes to connect it to the network and make my computer recognize it (you just have to run a CD).Copying is a breeze. Also the fact that you can send faxes from the scanned and from the feeder is extremely useful, so if I have to send a small format paper I do not have to copy it first and only then send it.The 32 MB of memory is very useful. It allows the printer to store several jobs, and for the network printer it is a must.One fact I know from experience about brother printers that unfortunately you can not use aftermarket ink. I used aftermarket on different brother printer and it clogged the drum. However on the bright note, brother ink is one of the cheapest.Output bay is very small so I do not think I can print a lot of paper in the same sitting (I would estimate not more then 100 pages)I am extremely impressed with this printer and the price (and it is also networked). The comparable Dell (in the same price category but more expensive) is made my Lexmark and do not perform at all as good.
I had a box of Avery Laminating sheets that were wonderful. I bought these anticipating running out of the Avery. What garbage these are. I have yet to be able to laminate a piece of paper without it wrinkling. I thought that perhaps it was me. So I pulled out a piece of the Avery and it was perfect the first time, just like always. Don't waste your money on these. Get the Avery.
Definitely not a quality video recorder, but it's alright to play around with. I have problems with it freezing up and skipping around while recording. But if you just want a cheap little video camera, it's easy to hook up to a tv.
This splitter did exactly what it is supposed to. I hooked up to split the Toslink signal to two audio outputs. Both work with no issue and it only took 5 minutes to hook everything up. Highly recommend as long as you use it as it was designed.
Don't travel with the cradle, and don't wait until you return from a trip to synch with your laptop. Just roll up one of these and stick it in your laptop case. This is especially useful for Palm VIIs, which can't use the version of PalmOS that supports synching through the IR port.This cable does not have a synchronize button. In order to use it, connect the cable, turn on your Palm, press the HotSynch icon, and press the LocalSynch icon.Remember that leaving your Palm in the cradle or leaving this cable connected to both your Palm and your computer will put an extra drain on your batteries, so you should unhook your Palm as soon as you finish synching.
We've been through lots of sub $50 headphones and these are really the best for the money. The sound has been superior and the comfort of the earpads is great. I didn't give it a 5 star rating because the microphone flops a bit but that is a really minor complaint and doesn't interfere with me using Skype or gaming voice programs. I also love the mute and volume controls in-line to the wire. Much more convenient than muting on the program or PC controls. I liked these so much I bought a second pair just in case something ever happens to the ones I have.
I have to say that shopping for the "perfect" set of headphones has definetly been a test of my patience and objectivity. I bought these as a companion to my Creative Zen Vision M, which I love by the way. The headphones do work as advertised, they sound pretty good, the fit is average and not having to be tangled in wires is "sweet". The whole reason I went on a search for these phones in the first place. After about a month I finally gave in and returned them to continue looking for something better.The battery life is really poor and as several reviewers pointed out, they are almost impossible to get them to feel comfortable on your haed unless you hold your head perfectly still and just listen. They seem a little top heavy and they just didn't feel secure, like any moment they would just fall off and on several occassions they did just that. I had no problems with the connectivity or any real complaints about the sound quality, I just didn't feel comfortable wearing them so my final thought was, " what's the point if they don't feel right". I have a pair of Sennheiser px100's that get great reviews and I am not crazy about them either mainly because I always get tangled up in the wires so I guess finding the right headphones is a crap shoot and a process of elimination.If you are the type that can put the headphones on your head and not move much, you may enjoy these, the sound quality is good to my casual ears but they really don't give you the feeling they will stay on your head if you move around much, no matter how I adjusted them, it just wasn't worth the stress. I apologize for the disjointed review but I hope this helps someone thinking of buying these; if you had a way to audition them for a few days that would be my best advice, Creative is a good company and I love their mp3 players, the headphones do rate well as far as build quality goes.
I purchased these exact headphones on Amazon a few years ago for $39 - use them for air travel and they have held up very well. For $39 - I'd give them 5 stars. However, I was surprised to see current sellers on Amazon asking well over $100 for these. These are excellent headphones for under $50 - not such a great deal over $100.
The product worked exactly as it was supposed to and fit the antenna and radio perfectly. I returned the hand held CB radio and the company I purchased the connector from just said they would not need me to return the connector and they would credit my card immediately. Great customer service.
I've been using my P100 for about a week now and I've been THRILLED with the results. I have used a Canon PowerShot S45 for the past year and a half and was very disappointed with the auto focus performance. The P100 is SO FAST when focusing and taking pictures....it's much easier to capture great photos of my 2 year old. The complaint about Memory Sticks being expensive is invalid, there are a lot of manufacturers available now and the prices have come down substantially. Awesome battery life and small size are additional pluses. All in all a great point and shoot camera with some flexibility for being creative.The honeymoon period with the Sony DSC-P100 was short lived. While it has great macro performance and portability, the weak flash and over-aggressive anti-noise processing kill the good features of this camera. Even in bright light there was a 50/50 chance that the picture would turn out well. We took roughly 1000 pictures and finally decided to sell the P100 on ebay. [...]Maybe mine was defective and others perform better. I wish I could change the 5 star rating I've given the camera but I can't.
So far, after 1 month ownership, I have had no problems with this machine. It has two inputs and two outputs in the back + one on the front. Good connectivity, unlike GX315 with only one input on the back. The GX 315 has a 150 minute record option, whereas the GX300 only allows 120 or 180 minute record times.150 minute gives you higher rez than 180 for those times you need all you can get. At the record times less than 120 minutes I notice less rez with this Sony unit than with the Philips or LG (Zenith) that I own. I bought the Sony to replace my Philips DVDR 985 which is a piece of junk; and Philips still doesn't have its act together with DVD recorders. Do not buy a Philips, even though the slower record times are superior to the Sony. Philips is too problematical. LG is superior in picture at the 4 and 6 hour speeds. A minor complaint, no TV mute button on the remote, and no on-screen record time left, whose presence would be nice. Keep your recordings to 120 minute or less mode though and picture quality is satisfactory. 6 hour record speed on the Sony looked like 8 hour picture quality on the Philips.Does everything I wanted it to even if I do sacrifice a bit of rez on the Sony I can do it on the LG instead. Hope this was of some help.
This product is simple and does its job perfectly.I used it to hook up a PC and an Apple TV to a VGA projector. All I have to do is flip the switch and BAM. I haven't experienced any &#34;yellow screen&#34; or anything to date.I recommend if you are looking to hook up multiple devices to a VGA input (like a projector)(PS: Yes, it does look as if it's from the '80's but I don't mind)
I bought this camera about a year and a half ago and am still very pleased with it.The camera is very easy to use and the buttons are (in my opinion) easy to use and reach from the recording position. I have taken several hours worth of video and haven't run into any sort of mechanical or electrical problems yet.The biggest problems I have with my purchase don't even involve the camera.The USB Cable is extremely short at maybe two feet in length. Sony claims the camera can capture and broadcast live video and audio, but with the USB cable being so short, it really limits the possibilities. I have to move my CPU from under the desk in order to get the cable to reach the desk surface, and barely reaches then.The PIXELA software that comes with the camera is horrid. It's &quot;user friendly&quot; interface is such a pain to deal with and doesn't offer the customization that I would expect. When capturing stills from the video, each still is saved as a .BMP which makes them INCREADIBLY large. To save it as a .JPG you have to export it to another folder and the program limits your exporting to one image at a time. When you have hundreds of images, the process can be very tideous. I'd rather have a function where I can capture them as .JPG and not even have to deal with the .BMP that are on average 225kb a piece. For the file size being that large, I would expect better clarity in the 320x240 pixel images, but I am extremely disappointed. There is no option in the PIXELA program to change either the resolution or image size.Overall I am very pleased with the camera, but very unsatisfied with the PIXELA program and the short USB cable.
This keyboard claims to be "virtually indestructible." However, one of the keys ripped off of ours less than two weeks after we got it! My husband was typing and it just ripped off!!! Also, it's not an easy keyboard for Mac users; the delete key is super-tiny, and the space keys (not bars) are very difficult to strike correctly. I HATE this keyboard. It's a rip off--save your money and invest in something better made and better designed.
with a laundry list of features and improvements, the sony nr70 is by far the most impressive palm os-based, if not all handheld os-based, devices.unfortunately, there is a fatal flaw with the device that has seemed to have plagued many owners after 2-4 weeks of use. the memory stick connectors on the nr70 is loosely constructed which is exacerbated each time the device is used. by the 2nd-4th week, the device will no longer be able to detect the memory stick.many forums and mailing lists have documented this problem and the only permanent solution is to open up the device, thereby voiding your warranty, and putting in material to compress the memory stick compartment to ensure contact with the memory stick...
Once you get this programmed on your computer, which was a pretty easy and quick process, it operates all your units with one button. The only it doesn't do is bluetooth, which means you still have to operate the Wii separately. Once in a while it doesn't turn on everything correctly, but with the help button, it fixes everything.
I love these cool new shades! They give a lot of color to my palm.
Love these labels. Also love that they are a fraction of the price you would pay at the office stores.
I gave this as a present to a gadget person. He was excited about it, at first. Then, as he gradually discovered its limitations (limited lens, not great software) it became something that will sit in a box. I was sorry I bought it.
Well, it works well with my Olympus c5050.I haven't had a problem yet.Copy/cut/paste/format .. over and over again, andno problems.
Traveled for over 4 weeks in UK, never missed a road and found everything with guided directions. Perfect for US also
I guess this is what you get when you buy a cheap filter.I will probably stop using it when in a low light conditions, and perhaps at all.Here are the problems that I found with this filter:1. Screwing it into the len is not smooth at all. I would not mind that if I didn't have the second issue.2. In a low light environment with a bright light source in the area/frame I keep on getting reflections that are caused by this filternotWithstandinghen comparing to a shot taken without the filter, the reflection in extremely noticeable.My conclusion... Save your money and buy a better filter!
The only reason I didnt give these cables 1 star, is because they only cost 10 bucks. Probably better than an analog connection, but HD picture still grainy and not up to par. The way I see it, if you are going to spend the big money on a nice HDTV, why not spring for Monster cables too.I am buying Monsters as I write.
no problems with this, except that it was kind of a tight fit for the outlets we used (in France). A little hard to get in and out, but other than that worked perfectly.
To be blunt, if I had more than $30 bucks, I'd spend the extra $20 on a better quality mouse.I used this mouse for about a month before it started to show it's true colors, literally ...The skin color (The grayish portions) will start to fade to a blackish, dark metal color in little over two to three weeks.Two months after getting it, it already needed replacement.The presicion was off to begin with, with two months in use, it was no where to be found; this mouse was jumping all over!Finally, I decided it just simply wasn't worth it in the long run.To put it simply, if you want a short term mouse to keep you going 'till you get a better one, this is one of the most afforable ones.I'll be honest, the first week and a half, I had high hopes for this little guy; he got the job done then.After that week and a half, though, you better hope the delivery man is by the door.
I ordered this product as a replacement for an old bookbag. The ordering process was very easy and took just a few minutes. I was suprised to find the product arrived in 4 days, despite using the 5 - 8 day free shipping. The bookbag itself is very comfortable and rooms. There are several compartments of various sizes, perfect for all the crap an IT guy has to carry. The description states it will fit a 16" laptop; which is does, but my 15.6 is a little awkward to get inside. I do like the extra comfort padding and the elastic velcro to hold my laptop in place.
I was not happy with the function of the camera. If the battery runs down all photos are lost. My grandson was disapointed that there was no viewing screen. I now have to buy another cameras that has the features he wants. It was a waste of my money.
It is a filter for black and white photography and works as well as any filter should. Way better effects than using the ones within the camera's program.
After purchasing A pioneer DVC-503 it had a defective laser and was sent back to the store. The replacement was then found to have a defective laser 1 month later (outside store replacement now under warranty). 3 months in the shop while they order laser after laser (3 in total) which are ALL found defective they finally replace the product (again).1 year later the product dies yet again!(yup you guessed it, BAD laser, thats 6 so far!). Pioneer wants to SELL me another dvd player because the old one is now OUT of warranty!Needless to say I DO NOT recommend buying ANY pioneer laser products (dvd cd laser disc etc). I wont be buying ANY pioneer products ever again!
After installing the software EXACTLY as described in the documentation, the TWAIN driver did not function properly. The scanner does not work with my version of Windows98, which I recently re-installed on my PC.The system requirements posted online indicate that the scanner will only function for FACTORY INSTALLED Windows98, but the enclosed documentation says that the scanner will only work under Windows98 SECOND EDITION. I examined the system requirements before purchasing the scanner, but apparently not closely enough.UPDATE:I am giving a neutral three stars since the scanner works great with the twain driver.
Just what I needed for my camera. Now I can take all the pictures I want without needing to change cards in the middle of shooting.
I felt this product was a great deal. Everything works perfect and it arrived very quickly. If your looking for a good product for your money you should consider this product.
I'm still out on that one. Do these Cleaners really Work? I've used these types of CD / DVD disc cleaners for many years & still don't know if they work well or not. But, I still use them regularly for maintenence.
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
The rockford rocks.The only thing i can say negative is that i bought 3 sets and only got 2 ?????????
Bought it for my canon 5D Mark II + 24-105L lens. Very good quality. Definitely a great buy. Next to buy the CPL.
I just got back from a 1 year trip around the world. Instead of bringing my heavy and bulky Canon camera and lenses, I used this small camera instead. It only weighs about a half a pound, and its the size of a pack of cigarettes. Sometimes I even had to put my hand in my pocket to make sure it was still there. It was so light, I kept thinking it had fallen out of my pocket.I have enlarged many of my photos to 8 x 10, and its very difficult to tell the difference between photos taken with this camera, and photos taken with my expensive Canon camera. There is slight distortion in the corners, but it is only noticable if a person happens to be in the corner of the photo, because his head will look slightly slanted. But most people looking at your photos won't even notice. (I'm much more picky than most people.) And you won't notice the distortion at all in landscape photos.This is one of the few cameras with a zoom lense that starts at 28mm. 28mm is great for taking wide angle shots. Most zoom cameras start at 35mm or 38mm, which makes it difficult to take good wide angle photos. And even though the lense on this Konica maxes out at 70mm, I rarely found that to be much of a problem.Another plus is that the lense is F3.4 - 7.9 which is a heck of a lot better than any other small zoom camera. Compare it to the other popular zoom cameras, like Olympus, which go up to F9 or F11, which is horrible in low light.Konica is really bad at marketing, so most people don't realize just how awesome this camera is. But I've taken over 1000 photos with this camera, and it has never let me down.
This is a great speakers set, the sound is amazing, both low and high frecuencies sound just terrific, this is the best you can find for the money. I have them plug on my yamaha receiver and it sounds really good. The only thing I could complain is the size of the speaker, they are a litle bit bulky.
I got this remote for my limited-mobility, aged mother. She was having troubles even with the Hy-tek Partner big button remote because she could not point the remote at the TV and press the buttons quick enough to change to a particular channel. With the Surfboard, it worked, most of the time.The main problem is the voice recognition is "too particular". When my mother was tired, her commands were said differently and not recognized.Another limitation is the number of voice commands that the remote will learn: 12. This might be fine to control a TV only, but when trying to control a DVD too, at least 6 of those are taken (switch to DVD, play DVD, stop DVD, fast-forward, rewind, switch to TV). So this limits the ability to switch to a particular channel.To have the Surfboard listen all the time without draining the batteries, an external adapter is required. I tried to use a generic adapter, but it didn't work. (I called tech support and they said their adapter had special voltage regulating circuitry that most "generics" do not have.) So I ended up getting another Surfboard remote with the adapter from another vendor and this one will go back to Target. (Amazon/Target should offer the remote with the adapter...)One other concern is the "bright" blue LED when the room is dark. When it's bedtime, mother must turn the remote around from her bedside table because "old blue-eye is just too bright".
boss bought several of these. I have seen two of them mysteriously reset their own combo somehow. i think it just comes down to cheap construction. they jiggle the wrong way and reset- which especially sucks if it happens while it is attached to your laptop. (like it did to me) the older ones with the black plastic are apparently easy to pick. the new ones with the red plastic casing seem impossible to pick. this is an expensive bad product- i would suggest buying a combo lock which you can reset yourself with a key. that way you don't have to take a hacksaw to it when you forget the combo, or the lock forgets it's own combo or whatever..oh yeah and I cut through the cable like butter with bolt cutters
this item is nice, portable but does not recharge your iPod.not that bad after all.
I hooked this subwoofer up to my 160 watt Aiwa, and it makes every single song I have 100 times better. This bumps my phone off of my shelf! Amazing power for a 120 watt subwoofer, especially with my 60 watt built in subwoofers. A definite 5 stars if your budget is under $160.00! I reccomend it to anyone looking for some serious bass!
wow ppl i dont think some of u make anysince either ppl love it or hate it. tell me somethin how can 1 person say they dont have any problems and it thups and some other ppl are sayin its crap....HMMMMMMMMM i guess ppl like cavier but can only afford fish bait lol. Do what you can and be happy with it so what your system might not be able to blow out the ear drumb 6 cars back but come on dude dont be so dramatic and judgemental you all just rockin the boat. I would like to know what these ppl are doing wrong with this amp maby they aint doin it right and their ignorant who knows. I just ordered this amp and cant wait to get it a hundered somethin dollar amp for 65 fo sho!!!
This magnifying glass does a great job of enlarging the small print or pictures! It is big enough to show a big space; so, you do not have to constantly move it around. I wish I had ordered another one.
I ordered this product to eliminate the tangled web of cords connecting our router with other technology. Stores don't seem to stock Cat5 cable shorter than 7 feet, so I was delighted to find the one-footer on Amazon.com. It fits perfectly and my office space is visually improved.
SKIP THIS PART--->I'm kinda nervous to write a review of these speakers since it won't necessarily be positive. It seems to me that anyone that calls out the poor quality of these speakers is subject to be dismissed as "stupid". "these speakers sound terrible...but since they're cheap, they're amazing speakers!!!!! Don't you dare say otherwise!!!". Ridiculous. Ok, i've gotten my frustration out of the way. Now i can proceed with my review&lt;---Ok so my source was a Denon PMA-920 class-A integrated amplifier that runs 115watts per channel all channels driven at .0004% total harmonic distortion and later a Harman/Kardon HK3490. So i was powering these with a source that was more than adequate.I chose these speakers for the same reason that i suspect many others do. They have great specifications, they're large and look like true full-range speakers, and the price is unbeatable. $100 per 4-way tower?! good deal man.Cosmetics:These aren't bad looking speakers. They're quite large and look as though they're going to rock your room. I liked the way they looked. I could show them off to my friends and they got some compliments.Build quality:They feel relatively solid if not a little light for their size. If you pick them up and hold them, it isn't hard to tell that they're pretty hollow. I took out the woofers and just held them and they're nothing special. The bottom mica-reinforced woofer is heavier than the top woofer but neither of them are built for very deep bass output. The tweeter is the most impressive driver, but unfortunately, it doesn't play a very significant part of the overall performance. I say this because when i opened them up, I made the discovery that they don't use any crossovers. Instead they use a series of filters and caps to control the flow of frequencies to each of the drivers. It's a cheap design where sound quality is clearly not the priority. But they work and I realize that not many people are going to care about these details. So i'll move on the the sound.Audio:These speakers don't sound very good. They definitely have bass. Though, since there aren't any crossovers, both woofers are basically handling the same bass. The difference is that since the lower woofer is heavier and more stiff, it's "natural roll-off" is lower than the top woofer which extends it's output a little lower. But it's by no means a separate 'subwoofer'. The bass isn't very detailed and easily becomes boomy at higher volumes. They don't extend to 35hz either. There's a sharp roll-off between 45-55hz. Which don't get me wrong, that's still plenty of bass for music. It just means that despite their size, they still benefit from a subwoofer. The midrange is out of control. On some songs, it sounds very good. But it's way too dominant on most material. And again, it suffers from a lack of definition and everything just sorta blends together. Muddy. The treble is probably the most disappointing. Like i said before, the tweeter is actually a very good tweeter. However, due to the filter they put on it, I'd be surprised if it handles any frequencies under 14,000hz. Just to put that in perspective, treble is the range from 2,000hz-20,000hz. So instead of handling the full treble as a tweeter should, it hardly does anything! Put your ear up to it and you'll find that it's just 'sparkling'. The midrange driver is actually handling the bulk of the treble and it does so very poorly. This makes it easier to understand why the midrange and treble spectrums are such a disaster from these speakers.Another thing I'll note is that these are very loud speakers. The specifications indicate that they have a sensitivity of 90dB at 1 watt. But they seem louder than that. But it isn't a nice, full sounding kind of loud. instead it's a screeching kind of loud that left me very fatigued after moderate amounts of listening. Needless to say, you can get quite a bit of volume from these with not much power.Overall, you get what you pay for. I hate to justify the performance by pointing out the cost. It's such a weak excuse especially since these are Sony's flagship speakers and because there are speakers that cost not much more but provide such a better listening experience. My personal recommendations: the pioneer SP-FS52 towers or the BIC DV64/84 towers. But these sony's are far from the worst speakers I've heard and they'll satisfy the conditions and needs of many consumers. They're big, loud speakers that sound descent for a very modest asking price and will certainly be an upgrade from the included speakers in most integrated HTIB systems.
Part arrived and properly powers and charges HP zv6000 laptop but causes very harmful interference. When located in the same room as our television, white lines appear on the screen (which immediately disappear when the adapter is unplugged). Cannot use wireless keyboard and mouse in the same room as this adapter, and it even causes interference for our indoor antenna for our television.It works fine as long as you have no other devices in the room you are using it, but when will that really happen?
I've had 3 sets of these purchased elsewhere but they are a very good value for the price. Not audiophile quality by any means but for anything else they fit the bill just fine.
Just a few short words - This product is phenomenal! It exceeded our expectations!
It works for a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. Easy to connect. Replaced the JBL head unit with a Farenheit TI-652NB. No issues.
not user friendly at all but I think it's great for people who have time to figure it out.
The Sony CFM-A50 has a lot going for it. First and foremost, its construction quality is significantly better than everything else in its price range. It feels very solid, and the controls convey a real sense of precision and durability.The radio reception of the CFM-A50 is much better than a typical boombox. Of course, being mono helps FM. On the AM band, reception is definitely well above average -- comparable to the GE Superadio III (which I also own), but quieter and with vastly more precise tuning than the GE.Although it doesn't take as many turns of the knob as the Superadio to go from one end of the dial to the other, there's a tuning light on the CFM-A50 that gives a good indication of signal strength. There's also a backlight that comes on for about five seconds at the push of a button.The speaker in the CFM-A50 could be bigger, but its sound quality is about as good as it gets for the size, with no fake bass emphasis. Like my Superadio, there is no residual hiss when the volume is turned all the way down (maybe just a teensy, tiny itty bit). That's a real rarity these days, and it helps justify the somewhat high price.At first I thought the tone control, which has a very unusual effect, was a gimmick. But then I found it useful for cleaning up some muddy-sounding tapes of old radio shows. The tape mechanism is SO much better than what you get on a $40 boom box there's just no comparison, although so far I haven't needed the &quot;slow-motion&quot; playback button. (Maybe for somebody who needs to transcribe lectures?)The surprise highlight of this product is the &quot;ear-bud&quot; style earphone, which can be stored in a snap-out compartment. The sound quality is truly excellent, especially for voices. I was so impressed with the earphone that I bought a second CFM-A50 to leave at work, so I could listen to the radio without disturbing anyone else. And because it's mono, my other ear is free to use the phone.Finally, it's worth emphasizing that the CFM-A50 is a very attractive product. Normally, I'm not a fan of fake wood grain, but here it looks very nice. The sealed FM antenna adds a touch of elegance. Battery life has been good so far, but the power cord can't be stored inside.So that's it! To sum up, the CFM-A50 is a compact, solid product with some unique features, some of which are more valuable than others. If you can live without stereo, and you want something special that's priced at a premium for its class, but is still a cheap buy, the Sony CFM-A50 is for you.
I bought this gadget because I'm a Sonyphile....unfortunately it did not meet my expectations. The Skype feature did not work well...my movies, easily seen on my PSP would not work on this device, album covers would only transfer using Sonic Stage and the topper is that no one at Sony knows how to fix one of these things. I'm returning it today after two weeks of screwing around with it. Gonna get me a Sony w850i Walkman phone and replace my Audiovox 5600 SMT for the same price.
I got this case just to make sure that I didn't screw up my new mp3 player and I'm glad I got it. The case fits tightly, as it should, and though I thought that it might attract dust or dirt particles, nothing like that happened. It is still just as clean and bright as when I bought it (and I don't tend to go easy on my electronics and accessories.)Oh, and the shipping was fast, obviously nothing was damaged and so forth. I would recommend this to anyone with a Zen V; I'm happy with mine.
I purchased this because my HP laptop had the small Firewire connection and so does my Sony Camcorder. Works great for coonecting the both together.
This is a great product for our needs. We have a motorhome and travel a lot, especially to Colorado. As cell service isn't the best in the mountains, these 2-way radios worked perfectly. We noticed that the reach was about 2 miles while we were driving...but at the top of the mountains with no interference, it was easily 5 miles. We actually need another set for when our family goes camping, and for the price, we will be purchasing another set just like these.
This modem worked great out of the box (bag?). I took a chance that this cute little match to my new MacBook w/Intel processor would work well, as the reviews seemed to be 50/50. So far so good. Yes, some of us still have only slow dial-up. The MacBook processor is fast, so surfing is faster than on my G4 tower and its internal modem. Speaking of which, it would've been nice if an internal modem had come with MacBook or if the USB type had been half the price, but other than that, no complaints.
Am very pleased with the operation of this unit. I like the design better than its replacement which has a plastic case instead of a wood one. The unit provided nice deep bass tones and can be regulated and hooked up all the typical ways. Disappointed that Boston Acoustics has discontinued this model. Their product line seems to be designed now for distribution via the low-price chains.
We bought this as a bedroom DVD player at a fantastic price. I had my doubts, and figured that if it was too bad, I'd just return it. I am glad to say that I was pleasantly surprised with its performance and clarity.The only negative thing that I can say about this DVD player it is that the remote is terrible! Whoever created it must be from Liliput. It is very small with teeny-tiny buttons, and I have to turn on a lamp in order to use it. I haven't looked yet, but I am sure that I can buy some sort of universal one to replace it.Other than that problem, it's a great DVD player that I highly recommend!
I bought this bag for my laptop about 5 months ago when I needed something less bulky than I had. Its got loads of room for screens up to 15", as well as space for essentials like your power cord, pens, mobile phone, cosmetics, hardcopy files, etc. I'm always on the go and my bag has taken some damage as a result. A few scratches but they're barely noticeable, and harsh weather and my computer remains safe.I don't regret making the purchase, its definitely worth the money, however I'd use the fabric sheath that comes inside. I noticed after a few weeks of heavy use my white MacBook had very faint black lines on it from the lining of the bag's computer pocket. These can be removed with a product like iKlear though.
Our original Salad Shooter finally wore out... they are handy gadgets, tho mostly we use them for just grating cheese. Unfortunately, even with the slightly new design, they are horribly noisy, and the little motor still has that 'new - is something burning' smell.....
For the price, this All-in-One is great. It makes good copies in black or color, scans well, hasn't jammed once. So far it has worked flawlessly. This could be the best machine out there for the price. You can't go wrong.
These are a FANTASTIC idea I hope you go ahead with - you'll be sooo happy you did!Your discs stay clean and are secure enough not to fall out of the sleeve easily on you. There is room for your cover art (or booklet) and for the back piece of the CD info -- and it's a little tight, but if you have a 2 CD set, both CDs will fit into the 1 sleeve with your artwork.The amount of storage space you save by using these sleeves is INCREDIBLE! And once you put your CDs into these sleeves, there are so many options for how to store them attractively (or just practically).I am in the process of moving to a smaller place and now I need much fewer boxes to move my CDs in, and much less space in the new place to store them. I'm sooo happy I found these, and very pleased with this product. I highly recommend them!!=============BTW: If you want to also drastically cut down the amount of space your DVD collection requires - I highly recommend using Discsox storage sleeves for your DVDs. They're a little pricy, but even if you only buy 1 pack of them at a time as you are able to afford them - it's well worth it! They are a great product too and your collection will take up WAY less space with every pkg you use. (And I just gave my empty plastic DVD and Blue-Ray containers to Blockbuster for them to reuse and they were very happy to have them - so no recycle guilt.)
I bought this to go along with my Canon Powershot camera but when I installed this drive and went to use it...it didn't work. Then when I tried to go onto the internet or check my e-mail, that didn't work either! The drive and my modem weren't compatable but it took my computer tech quite a while to figure out what was wrong because he had to wait for Viking to reply back about the issue. By the time everything occured and my computer tech figured out what was wrong, the 30 day return period had almost lapsed. I was very displeased with this product.
Product worked great for months, then suddenly started causing my computer to reboot. I thought it was the usb port, but the trouble occured no matter which port the fan was plugged into.Probably won't buy another.
This little gadget works great! The price is exceptional. I research everything before I purchase and I obviously am not he only one that feels this way, especially at work. I have coworkers kicking themselves for spending 80 dollars for less quality. I recommend buying your friends one.
This deck has far more features than I will ever use.The price was very fair, the build quality is really good ( with the one proviso mentioned later ) and it took less than ten minutes to hook up to an amplifier and start playing my old albums.My only quibble is the manual lever which lifts ( and drops ) the tone arm - it's a small rather weak looking metal lever and doesn't seem to match up to the quality of the rest of the deck.I would recommend this deck to anybody looking for a quality deck at a very reasonable price.
This is a great read--fully fleshed out characters, interesting situations, well-developed world and society! Makes you want to be there . . . .
A great find - I am very pleased with this burner. The installation instructions are a bit vague for a beginner, but do as I did, and seek help from a knowledgeable friend ! If I can do it, anyone can. Nero software is great - we were able to burn CDs from MP3 files in record time. You can't go wrong with this CD-RW.
I looked for a Pink Leather laptop carrier for at least 2 years and finally decided on this McKlein USA Deerfield Pink Leather case.It is good quality Pink Italian leather, with shoulder length straps, and fits my 10 1/2" X 14" laptop. This was difficult to find, because most of the carriers I considered were made for a smaller laptop. This one has two separate compartments, which also allows room to carry the adapter cord and mouse, if you use one. It also has room for a few thin files, pens/pencils, and a phone.I would like it better if the handles were a rolled leather style, and it had a removable leather laptop sleeve. That's why I gave it only 4 stars. Otherwise, it is a beautiful pink leather carrier and I feel good carrying it.
I bought this for my wife as a christmas present (I know, I'm a super romantic). Of the several various and random gifts I bought her, she likes this one the best. It has a fairly encompassing list of items, but not everything. For the things not on the list you can record your own entry but it is a little tedious. The print out is great for taking to the store since #1 it is legible and #2 it automatically prints everything in categories so the list is organized by sections of the store. The voice recognition works quite well, although there have been one or two items that it refused to recognize when I said it, but did well when my wife spoke it. Overall, we've been really happy but I gave it 4 stars because of the tedious item entry and occasional difficulty recognizing my voice.
these are essentially $40 radio shack speakers with a bose marketing premium. i compared them to a pair of $75 logitechs and these had greater distortion and less bass. if you want premium 2.1 computer speakers, i suggest klipsch 2.1 thx for less $$ and amazing sound
After two weeks of the delivery of the product, one of the buttons don't wanna work anymore. I called the customer service but I haven't got a chance to ship it in yet for a replacemnt.The unit itself does have some good features such as FM with recording along with voice recording. And plays folders as well but not as easy as you can select it. And also comes with several black lit colors as wel.If your on an SD card, you have to start all over on the play list when you turn the unit back on. The unit itself is very fragile and the plastics can be easly scratched. One of the holders for the back battery cover broke off.
I ordered this camera bag for a Canon GL-2. The bag is extremely well made, and it is very strong. It is surprisingly lightweight for such a large bag. The GL-2 fits perfectly, with plenty of room left for accessories, batteries, chargers, tapes, etc. It's really the perfect size bag for hitting the road with a midsize camcorder.I think it's a little expensive compared with similar-quality bags I bought recently, but I bought it because it's the perfect size and has quick access to the camera.Definately recommended.
we've had this tv for about8,9 years it works perfectly but in 1998 the tube just stopped working we took it to an electronics repair shop they put in a new tube and it still works although it's in the room to play video games since i bought and projection tv for the living anyways buy this if uu can find it
We purchased these fiber patch cables to enable us to speed up our network. They worked just fine out of the package and are well made.
First of all, I have to say that I'm kind of a audiophile, but more of a bass-lover.I already purchased many sets of headphones- koss, panasonic, sony, and some other unknowns or no-namersThis is definitely the best one I've purchased. I mainly bought these cans for music, gaming, and movies. There's a switch for movie/music mode. I disagree with people who said that the switch doesn't do anything! It does make some difference, especially when you play game. I play GTA and when I make an explosion, there really is some difference! When you switch to music mode, the explosion sounds like some kind of popping sound, but when you switch it to movie mode, dude, you will hear a full & deep explosion sound!These headphones work really well on my PSP! When I play ManHunt 2, with these cans, I sometimes was shocked and scared by the surrounding screaming sound. These headphones really bring it right to you. It's like something is happening behind you. Really creepy!Ok, I think that's it! These headphones are really great, and considering the price--some 20 bucks--it's really worth the money!GET THESE!
I am old enough to have purchased some of the original JBL reference speakers, (either $1000 each or $1000 for the pair), but what I loved is ' the clear sound', that makes you think you are setting in the audotorium.The JBL spot speaks have that same quality, and for $100, this is a 'must buy'.In addition, they happily connect to my IPOD, PC, or any other source that I can find. Great product.
I can only judge a product such as this by the way it sounds-which many people claim is subjective. I think that's ridiculous-one may differ on the particulars-and in this case the Sennheisser HD-485s are excellent.Good high frequency along with sharp clear bass -not to mention the wonderful midrange. All the details are there-the decay of a struck chord on string instruments with nice spatial imaging.Perhahs I should mention what speakers I use as a barometer of what I consider good sounding. KEF's and PSBs. Anyway anyone who purchases this headphones will not be disappointed. If they are-a trip to the audiologist might be in order.
Got this receiver and LOVE IT! The richness of sound and the versatility at your command make this as impressive, if not more so, than the pricier units I researched when making this decision. It REALLY brings out the best in a Dolby or DTS disc and adds oomph to regular broadcasts and CD's. Sherwood is where I'll be looking for any future audio purchases!
Came in the mail fast and does what an ethernet cable should do.Data transfer is FAST. I tell everyone to get their electronic cable needs from amazon! It's got the best deals on the web.
i was so pleased to be able to purchase the ink i needed online. i had no idea amazon sold it. it saved me a half hour bus trip each way to a store. as i am handicapped,that was a real blessing .
This is the perfect camera for fooling around. This is good for online conversations with videos. I dont recommend this for pictures because it is equivalent to a 1.3mp camera. By then again, this is a fairly cheap webcam, you get what you paid for.
especially when the background is white. Very high eye strain at any refresh rate, guess due to the ghost image problem (eyes try to get a better focus on an unfocused screen).
When it works it works fine. But after a few scans the thing tries to calibrate itself and usually fails, telling you to follow the instructions in the manual. I couldn't find these alleged instructions anywhere in the manual or Canon's nearly useless website. Sometimes trying to scan again will eventually work, sometimes not. I had to scan a bunch of old pictures for a surprise party but this thing decided to quit on me halfway through the job. Best of luck to Canon if this is the junk they sell.
I loved this product. The sound was great and the earbuds were very comfortable. BUT....be very careful with this product. My MP3 fell from my beltclip only one time while wearing the earbuds and the standup adapter bent in two! It snapped off completely. I expected these more expensive earbuds to be a little bit more sturdy than that. Again, great sound but very, very fragile.
Does what it is supposed to do. Saves loads of photos, hours of podcasts and songs, and at least 3 hours+ of video. I would say, for the price, you should buy this.One more comment. It is amazing how fast these things drop in price. The price here, is about 1/4 the introductory price. That in itself, is really amazing! Memory cards for consoles are still the same, but this memory card is super low! now! Wow! I paid around $65.00 about 9 months ago, and felt like I was getting a hell of a deal!Oh well, buy this item, now!MC White
Works fine on a different PC running XP, but isn't recognized in the 64-bit version of Windows 7 that I'm running on my Core i7 desktop machine.
I've had this router for 2+ years now, and have gone from DSL to LAN to cable modem, and with a few (minor) problems, this router has handled them all with ease. I started with SBC-Yahoo DSL (Motorola modem), and it was virtually plug and play compatibility. I had both access control and WEP enabled at the time, and it worked flawlessly with my Compaq Presario laptop. I then used this in a LAN environment for a few months with no access controls, supporting about 8 users, and then too, it was fine. After this, I switched to a cable modem (Toshiba 2600) and it wouldn't work very well with some websites - hotmail for one. I upgraded the firmware to version RC4 (I have the older, v1.0 version of MR814,) did a hard reset sending the router back to its factory settings, and then reconfigured it, and it is again working (almost) perfectly. I do have dropped signals when I enable WEP now. But I blame it on the WEP-802.11b combination not being very robust when channel interference occurs (I can pick up at least 20 other routers in my apartment). So I just have access control enabled with no WEP, and it works just fine with my Dell laptop. If not for these issues, it definitely rates as a 5 star router.
Just a quick post to tell you, DON'T USE THE PRE-SETS OR WIZARD.Add a device. Go to Advanced. Pick the button. Learn the function. It will save you a tremendous amount of time. And, it's really no different then setting up an older remote, like the Sony RM2000.My only issue??? ALL OFF doesn't work either. So, I set a macro to button 4 instead.
I've purchased this drive along with the Kensington Dome USB hub. The shipping was really fast, about 3 business days.Anyways, I was originally looking at a Firewire Western Digital My Book drive but turned it down because of the abundance of bad review concerning reliability. I've been wanting a Firewire drive but they tend to be more expensive. Performance is not bad with this USB drive. I see that people really like this drive and so far I'm digging the sleek look. This was a great bargain as well, with the drive and the hub.The only downside is that the drive makes some loud clicking noises sometimes. This is my first Lacie drive so I can't say anything about reliability now. The only disclaimer I would give any prospective buyers is that the metal is darker than what you see in the picture.
a battery that runs a watch, wow. wow. what will they think of next. the 21st century is amazing..
The battery life is awesome(as long as you playback MP3 CDs). The headphones are okay, I only wish that the headphones cable/cord was longer. The setup menu is a bit clumsy and counter-intuitive, but you won't need to use it too often, so that's no biggie. The body is made of hard plastic, and isn't too sleek, but the player is suprisingly small and not too thick(as I expected from a cheapo gadget like this one).Also, some parts of the manual are written poorly. For some reason, when I copied the playlist files to a separate directory on the CD, the player couldn't find and playback those files.I'd like to clarify that in order to burn the MP3 CD with M3U playlists(the ones generated by WinAmp player), you have to copy both the MP3 music files and the M3U playlist files to the same directory on the CD. Enjoy your purchase everyone.
this product took the Coaxial audio output of a HDTV and ran it thru an old Optical Connection on a Samsung all in one home theater. 5.1 theater sound came thru very nicely. Great product work as promised. You will need a free plug to "plug in transformer" for this device.
I took a chance by purchasing this item, but it was a great surprised to see how well it works. I read a lot of reviews before buying. The design is flawless as it hides the memory stick inside the card reader. The price is execellent. I recommend this item.
This cassette is low quality made, It's really cheap material. And even the wire feels cheap and very thin, it could easily rip. However you pay a low price, and it does what it's intended for. It plays the music no better than the original adapter, and you only pay a fraction of the price of the original one. Definitely worth the purchase for the price that you pay.
I have had my D1x for a long time and needed something shot on film. I got the MB15 vertical grip to go with it. Now, the two are so much alike I have to check which one I am using.Seriously, the transition between the two is effortless.
When I first got the Item and put in my CD in it i thought it didnt work. Due to the fact that i tried the cd on all my other devices i have and checked out the headphones on all my devices and it wouldnt work. I ended up putting a regular CD in and it works the problem is that this CD player does not play Cd's that are MP3. Other than that The CD player would be better if it came with some type of clip with it and the down fall is that the player didnt come with Batteries or headphones. I had both of these items so it wasnt that bad but it would have been nice to at least had headphones that came with it. The discription of the player itself is correct no matter what you do the player will not skip. I tried bouncing it on the couch and moving it from hand to hand and also running with it and still it wont skip. THe Cd player looks nice has alot of features.Its worth the money.
I was considering a harmony remote to consolidate my remotes, but I just couldn't justify the price. I've used the pronto when they first came out several years ago, so I'm somewhat familiar with what to expect with features for high end universal remotes.On to the review, I paid nearly full retail price for this remote (a whopping $23), but I don't regret it because this is a purchase that is actually very useful for me. There are lots of universal remotes on the market, but I chose this one because:1. It is not over-cluttered with buttons. Some people may want more buttons, but not me. The more buttons the higher the level of unfamiliarity with the device and the longer it takes to get used to. Particularly if you tend to use tactile feel (rather than sight) to navigate your way around the remote like I do.2. This is a true learning remote as many have stated. It ships with a decent quantity of default codes to program your device (it found 2 out of 4 of my devices using the included codes in the manual). More importantly, it is VERY EASY to manually assign functions to each button (within each of the eight device functions) using your existing remote. This may sound like a lot of potential functions, but this device can actually accommodate all of these user-added functions without running out of storage/memory.3. Macros. The four buttons on the bottom of the remote are devoted to macros. I can turn-on my dvd, switch my TV input, turn on my receiver, and open the dvd tray with the touch of one button. The possibilities here go as far you want it to.4. Battery life. This device has no LCD display, it has no CD required to set it up, or drivers needed to download. It looks like a basic remote that I wouldn't mind sleeping on or accidentally dropping. It uses 2 AA batteries (does not ship with batteries).5. Reviews. Look at the reviews for this unit on other sites. They are consistently higher and more favorable than anything else out there, and I can see why.I rate this so highly because I thought I had to get a harmony in this day and age, but I was so pleased to see that there was such a cheaper alternative that actually suits my needs better.UPDATE: 2/19/10I misplaced this remote after moving over a year ago, and have since purchased a Harmony 880 (mine doesn't have the faulty charge issues associated with this model). I used the Harmony for a while, but a few months ago I found the Sony remote. I began using both remotes side by side (after reprogramming the Sony with my other newer devices), and in the end I actually use the Sony and leave the logitech on its charging cradle. Here is why:1. The Sony doesn't need a charging cradle. One pair of regular alkaline batteries lasts close to a year for me. This is no where near possible with the logitech.2. Both devices can be manually programmed for the specific functions you want to match with the particular input. However, maybe it's my particular setup, but I actually found it more convoluted to tailor my needs with the logitech because you have you to use a computer interface (connecting cables, update, load, save, etc). With the Sony, it will be manual as well, but no need to install a program on a PC and go through additional steps just to get it to start and confirm.3. The main drawback for the Sony, at least for me, is that it doesn't include buttons to skip or rewind to the next scene. Obviously it has fast fwd and rwd (e.g. >>, &lt;&lt;), just not the next scene buttons (e.g. >>|, &lt;&lt;|). A minor drawback, depending on your needs.4. I have programmed the Sony with 2 different Windows media center remotes I have. In other words, I've also used this to replace the remote with 2 different media center PC's I've had (obviously the logitech does this as well).5. Sometimes simpler is better when you don't need a slick display on your remote.I don't mean to knock on Harmony's by writing this review, I only do it because this is one of the very few electronic devices I've had from a long time ago that can still serve a very practical purpose to this day. As far the Harmony line goes, I don't see how that's a better value unless you have IR remotes for devices behind walls. Until a company can develop a remote that can combine the features of universal learning remote WITH easy to use mouse and keyboard features I feel that I need 2 remotes: one for the devices, and one for HTPC (unless you ONLY use Windows media center for your PC). For the price, it really is an amazing value if you take some time to read the manual and you know how to manually program the remote.
I've always been a rather light sleeper, but never even considered the idea of ear plugs. Last year, however, my roommate and I were having noise issues, and she offered me a pair of what she called "construction grade ear plugs," given to her by a friend. A small zip lock back with 4 new pairs of bright pink and yellow ear plugs.I used them religiously for about 8 months, pushing the poor things to their limits in terms of usage. XD Though they don't completely eliminate close sound, or things like voices and TV, they do an incredible job with most things--enough for me to get sleep and stay that way! In fact, I can't hear my alarm clock with them on, and have to sleep holding my phone so that the vibration wakes me up.Obviously, when the original two pairs ran out, I was crushed. After a bit of hunting around online, I found these, which looked exactly the same--and lo and behold, they were! I was a bit disheartened that I was going to have to buy 200 pairs, but at least I know I won't be running out any time soon.In between my old pair running out and buying these, I tried several types of ear plugs--these, however, have been not only the most effective, but by far the most comfortable. Most nights, I hardly notice them, and have even occasionally forgotten they were in when I was particularly tired!
I purchased the ONKYO from AMAZON and it was listed as "NEW". The fact is that the box had been opened before and the remote and all paperwork were taped closed-obviously not factory new. I could have selected "used" and paid less if I wanted a used stereo. Up until now I have been happy with Amazon. I'll think twice about ordering from them again. The stereo is great! I highly recommend it!!
I have a network at home and to prevent someone from "logging" in that isn't allowed, I hardwired it. My router is at one side of the house and one of the computers is at the other side about 75' away. I strung it from the router, up the inside of the wall, thru the crawl space about and down the wall in the other room. I actually did this with the Blu-ray player for the TV also. I've had no problems at all with any of the computers, Blu-ray or TV. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to run a wired network. Easy to install as both ends can plug into a router or computer.
The Nikon SB-600 Speedlight works perfectly with my Nikon D300 DSLR. I added an inexpensive diffuser for perfect indoor photos. No more harsh shadows from the pop-up flash. Just set it in automatic, bounce off a ceiling or wall and the camera takes care of the exposure.
purchased this bag for a new laptop and accessories. Bag and it's functionality turned out to be better then I expected. well laid out. Lots of space. quick access back zipper to access just laptop works great. you can really load this bag up with lots of other books and files along with laptop and it holds up great. pretty comfortable to carry for this type of bag. I buy again in a second.
I'm still trying to decide whether this was a good choice of eye loupe. When I was maybe twelve years old I bought a jeweler's loupe that probably cost fifty cents (I remember that amount was inscribed in red wax pencil on its side), and I had it a long time (probably is still around someplace). It was a black plastic item with a glass lens like this one, but it fit me without a problem. Now maybe my eye socket anatomy has changed, but this one feels of a smaller diameter, and I have to really grimace to have it stay in my eye. Also--my fault for choosing it--the 7x model has a very short working distance, which just adds to the inconvenience. The power/convenience tradeoff means you should get the 5x, I think.I intend to look for the old one to compare; I don't think it's my imagination that the flare at the end was a bit more pronounced, and held in the eye better.Anyway, for B&L; chauvinists, you will be glad to see the name emblazoned on the side for possible snob appeal. Me, I may look again for a no-name model I saw that has a rubberized flared part and sells in the 3-4 dollar range.
For 2 Gig of memory only get 1.6 but then again it could be my computer
A GREAT VALUE...! ONLY DRAWBACKS ARE LACK OF DIRECT DISC SELECTION (IE. YOU CAN'T JUST ENTER "DISC 3"; YOU MUST USE THE DISC SKIP BUTTON REPEATEDLY UNTIL YOU GET TO THE DESIRED DISC); ALSO THE REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT ARRANGED CONVENIENTLY...THE BUTTONS ARE TOO SMALL AND CROWDED. STILL, NO REGRETS HERE! BUY 2 !
This is a pretty good SDTV for a guest or kids room, or if you're just looking for a decent cheap TV.I've had this TV for about 7-8 years and it has so far held up very good. Unfortunately I'm going to be buying a new HDTV to replace this one.It has good picture quality, good sound quality, and is easy to set up(although heavy)I have no clue about universal remotes working for it because I've taken good care of mine, but that could be a problem.Also, if you're planning on buying this over an HDtv for gaming, I wouldn't recommend it. Because it is a SDtv, high-def games(which is basically EVERY new game being released now) will look rather bad, not to mention the text will be extremely small.Overall, this TV is a good value and will definitely last a long time. The only thing wrong with mine is the power button on the TV itself is starting to become unresponsive. Other than that, it has done remarkably well.
We use this in our minivan for over 1 year now, we power 1 or 2 DVD players and the GPS. Never had any issues, it works great and fits well in the outlet, it does not come out and does not get hot. I saw some comments on the lights, we don't pay attention to them, did not purchase this as a battery checker. I know the light stays green when the car is running.
It doesn't get much more PnP than this. I'm running my HL-5040 on a parallel connection to a WinXP Pro machine, and then through the network to other systems running Win98 and Linux (UPDATE: The network now has two new G4 Mac systems running on OSX 10.3.9, bridged to the rest of the network through an AirPort Extreme, and THIS PRINTER STILL WORKS WITH EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE MAC SYSTEMS!!!). The printer setup on the main XP machine took about 15 minutes, and the other machines about 5 minutes each. It took me longer to configure my firewall(s) than it did to get the printer accessible on all the systems. I suppose this is a fine example of NOT needing to buy the 2100p print server.The print quality was very suprising for a laser in this price bracket. I was expecting a HP 1200 quality level, but it seems (to me) to be far better. As a former Office Max employee, I'm rather picky about printers, but this one fits the bill. High volume, speed, and low(er) per-page cost than most.Yes, it is noisy. About as loud as a Canon multi-pass doing its thing (read: you CAN hear it, but it's not excessively loud)To the people complaining about picture quality: It's a two hundred dollar laser printer. If you want pretty pictures but an inkjet. If you want volume and crisp text, buy a laser. If you want both, SPEND MORE MONEY. I know everyone wants the best on the market for peanuts, but that's not the way it works. TANSTAAFL.I have noticed the "power drain" issue as well. My lights do the "brownout" thing and my speakers hum. I also have a house that was built in 1952. If you read the UL label on the 5040 it lists the draw at 8.8A (incredible, but believe it) so be prepared with some good breakers. (comparison: I run two 21" Diamond Pro monitors on the same desk and the total draw between them is 3.4A)My overall opinion is this: I couldn't be happier. I've been eyeballing small lasers for about a decade now with a specific set of requirements in mind. High speed, good drum life, high-cap toners, half-ream paper tray, and parallel connection were the important ones. This printer fufills all those requirements AND fits nicely on the corner of my desk.Just gotta remember to shut off the lights before that big print job. ;)
I took pictures in China and at a funeral or two with my Canon Digital Elph using this high-capacity card.Fast and big. What else do you want?
I LOVE THIS! unfortunately it was listed wrong $89 I had my order cancelled, actual price is $109. But if u order direct from office depot they dont charge shipping or tax. so its almost the same if it was $89. Still this is worth it!! small &amp; compact speakers are great. I recommend this product to everyone that owns an ipod.
Easy to install &amp; use -- works just like you would hope it would. Writing 5.5 MB (80 files) from a 120 MHz W95 PC took about 5.5 minutes. On a 366 MHz NT machine, the same data took 3 minutes to read and 4.5 minutes to write.The 5.5 MB on hard disk occupied 6.2 MB on Flash, but I doubt that has anything to do with the FlashPath disk.The documentation says the DDFLSPTH1-AD supports SmartMedia cards up to 128MB, not just 32MB. Installs from a CD now.
In my search for satisfying computer speakers I searched around, originally I was going to go with the the new klipsch but while searching around on the... forums I saw a post about these speakers.So I did some research and listened to the klipsch speakers which are sweet speakers. In the end I decided to get the ba4800's in stead of the klipsch. I can verify that I was in no way dissapointed these speakers are way underpriced for the pure sound quality and volume that they put out. Their price is so awesome, comparetively they are...less than the klipsch and come oh so close to performing as good as the klipsch.
I bought this monitor about 3 months ago because of a mail-in rebate that knocked the price below $200. Image quality is good, colors are vibrant, and visibility is excellent from all angles. I've also reclaimed significant amounts of deskspace from my previous 19" CRT.My only complaints:-Dead pixels: I have two that won't turn off (i.e. go black). One stops at red while the other stops at blue. They're only visible when viewing black colors. I seldom do that so I don't notice them.-Flickering: I've never owned a flat panel before, but when I turn this one on, the image flickers (kind of like when you degauss a CRT) for a few seconds. It goes away though after (I assume) the LCD monitor is "warmed up".-Chintzy presentation: It's a a given that this LCD was made in Asia, but the packaging is pretty awful. Much of the documentation (manual, registration card, etc) is in Chinese. The LCD itself has no company logo or name on it. Granted these are small things, but they make a difference in the final presentation.Overall, it was a good deal for the price. I'd recommend it.
I shoot a lot of medium format and this scanner is incredible. Absolutely incredible. The clarity, even at 600dpi is outstanding. On top of that, it makes very light work of batch scanning. I can scan 6 shots on 6x6 medium format in about 4 minutes and be ready to move on to the next batch.
This is not the fastest chip on the market by any measure, but it certainly holds its own against chips that cost four times as much money when it's overclocked. Get a quality 500W+ PSU, an overclock friendly motherboard (I suggest the ASUS P5ND2 SLI), and some decent fast RAM (DDR2 667 or DDR2 800 should do the trick), and you can build yourself a very fast system without spending much money!If overclocking scares you, this chip is not going to provide smoking results in a gaming system compared to other chips in the price range, particularly in games. You'll want to look at the high end of AMDs single-core budget range for that. On the other hand, if you're looking to get the most performance you can for the money you spend, you can easily add 1 Ghz or more to the sticker speed without buying an expensive cooling system.This chip works particularly well for audio and video encoding, decoding, and production tasks. The dual core is like having two CPUs on one chip, and it'll split the load particularly well when you're multi-tasking or running concurrent threads. It's not so great at load balancing most current games, but the raw horsepower you get from the overclock will be more than enough to post high framerates, and future games might be better optimized for dual-core systems, soon.I should mention that this chip supports 64-bit operating systems, but many people using the 64-bit edition of Windows have experienced problems with low-level software and drivers. I suggest you stick with a 32-bit operating system for now (i.e., Windows XP Home or Pro) and upgrade later, after manufacturers have had ample time to get their product lines supported.Bottom line: If you're willing to spend $400 or more for a small performance gain, there are faster speed-demons to be found. However, if you're looking for the best bang for your buck, and you're not afraid to tweak the default clock settings, look no further. This is it.
great hard drive, very fast. i think its a better value than the caviar blacks personally. WD is the way to go!
Padding in the laptop sleeve is completely insufficient.Plastic adjustment components on straps have all been broken.No cross chest straps.
A decent leather case for the DSC-R1. The fit is okay, and might improve with age. However the main drawback is having to unscrew the bottom plate from the camera to change batteries or memory cards.The case is in two pieces, a small leather piece which attaches to the bottom of the camera and wraps around the hand grip, and a larger piece which wraps around the rest of the camera.The smaller piece is intended to be left on the camera while shooting, but because of the large screw on the bottom, and the way it encloses the grip, that doesn't work as well as I expected. While the large screw on the bottom offers a secure way to attach the camera to a tripod, it prevents you from placing the camera on a flat surface to take pictures. You also cannot swap batteries or memory cards without removing the bottom piece.The larger piece of the 2-piece case, wraps around the camera securing with 2 snaps. The fit of this piece is a bit off, but I'm hoping the with age it'll fit better.
My sister-in-law was prodding me to move away from 35mm photography and take a stab at digital format. I have used several of the small cameras from Kodak, but knew I needed a SLR if I was going to get serious.The D40 has worked like a charm. The settings are easy to understand and the pictures so far have been excellent. One note: I did sit down with the camera and the manual and go through it page by page. There is a learning curve, but it is not steep.Very good product that I am glad to carry with me everywhere I go on a regular basis.
Several years after my other PSU died and I installed this one it is still going strong. Runs quietly, cool, and stable. What else could you ask for in a power supply? Recommended.
I have owned my Dell Inspiron 1100 almost 7 years and it has resided in the closet most of that time. The new memory woke it up. It was delivered with only 256mb and the increase to 1gb made the difference. Installation was easy and it works with no trouble at all. I now have a useful laptop.
After my daughter's AC charger for her Toshiba laptop came apart at the connector tip, I found exactly what I was looking for . . . a universal charger with retractable cables. The retractable cable is great for travel yet easily expands to the desired length without the clutter of unwanted cable. It reminds me of that shampoo commercial: no more tangles.
This is one of the few dvd players that can actually play divx and xvid movies on a cd or dvd. You can rip your entire collection and put them on a few dvds. How can you go wrong with that?
I purchased this CD changer to replace a similar one made by Sony that I had for many years. I use it in a commercial office; so it is "on" for eight hours a day, 5 days a week. It arrived, well packed, in perfect condition. Delivery was prompt. Since the first day, it has operated flawlessly. It basically is old technology, but it does everything I need. I have been happy with the CD changer and would definitely purchase the item again.
Great little camera with lots of features at a good price unless (a) you carry it in your pocket, in which case the very fragile LCD display will crack (HP sent me a refurb because this happened very early on during my ownership of the camera) and (b) you want pictures taken with the flash to be properly exposed. They're consistently, staggeringly underexposed, not usable. If you handle the camera as if you were carrying an egg and don't want to take pictures where the flash is required, this is a nice camera.Also, avoid the HP M-series Quick Recharge kit, which includes a case (nice enough), and a charger with 4 AA NiMH batteries (2 batteries required for the camera). The batteries charge quickly - well under an hour - and discharge even faster, within 20 minutes of use. Mine came with "Powerex" branded rechargeable batteries made by Maha Energy Corp USA and exhibited this fast discharge time out of the box. There are probably better batteries out there and a generic camera case will do you.I'm disappointed - I own a lot of HP products and think HP is a great company, but they missed the mark on a few major details with this item.
Works well and very cheap. But if you have other ports close to the hdmi port you are plug into, it might hinder access to them. I suggest buying one that has a wire between the two interfaces so the hdmi side is separated from the bulky dvi side.
I think it would be a decent lens, but does not work with the Nikon D7000. Wish someone had said something before buying.:(
The 30 GB video is a nice device but it is not without its shortcomings. Some of the deficiencies of the ipod could easily be remedied if only Apple would act on owner complaints. Considering that Apple sells itself as the David battling computing Goliaths, it is especially unacceptable that these complaints have largely fallen on deaf ears. And yet for all that, I do really like the ipod video.Pros:1. This is a sleek and aesthetically pleasing player. The screen is vivid and clear and the overall design is very sharp.2. The sound quality is excellent.3. The click wheel is intuitive and the interface with itunes is flawless.Cons:1. The ipod video does not come standard with an AC wall charger.It will charge through the buss, but it takes longer and, if the apple discussion boards are any indication, may crash your ipod and or computer.2. All the accessories that the black ipod video ships with (earbuds and USB cable) are white.3. The standard earbuds that ship with the ipod are bulky tortuous things with the rough diameter of a dime. By the end of the day my ears were sore from having to jam them in place.4. Battery life. I'm averaging about 8 to 8.5 hours on one charge. Also, when the battery finally dies it can only be replaced by Apple for a fee.And here's a tip that may save you precious hours when you first start playing with your new ipod video: if you have it set to manually transfer files from itunes to the ipod there will be an on screen warning that flashes, "Do Not Disconnect" even after you have transfered your files. Mine flashed for many frustrating hours before I finally figured out what the hell was happening. Apparently when set to manual the ipod works as an external drive and, to prevent damage to files, it will flash this warning indefinitely. So if you choose to manually transfer files, you must click the eject button which appears as a triangle-over-a-horizontal-bar icon next to the ipod icon on the itunes source list when you choose to disconnect. This will disengage the ipod from itunes and the warning will disappear.
This is a nice sturdy case with good flexibility in custom fitting your equipment. Its a big improvement from the soft bag I was using. I have a D200, 3 lenses and a SB 800flash along with batteries and misc items. No more room but it holds that good.
I purchased this product for a birthday present. He likes it very much. I recieved it several days before I was supposed to. I would definitely order from this company again.
It was in excellent condition and it was exactly what I needed, since I do not have an auxiliary plug in my car.
These a great filters. I am excited about trying them and playing around with my camera. I have an Olympus E-500 and they complement my original lens well.
We ordered this extra card for a Trip to MexicoWe haven't gone yet but, everything seems to be greatwith the card.
It works perfect with my HP CP1215.I was use netgear print server with this printer, but had compatible problem.I like it very much.
I was looking for a reasonably priced router that offered wired and wireless connections. So when the MN500 appeared in appeared in my Gold Box I bought it without hesitation, given the good reviews it has received. I have Windows 2000 Professional so I had to use the manual installation procedure. However, it was pretty straightforward and I was up and running in a few minutes. The documentation that comes with the product is good. The Base Station Management tool is quite user friendly. The only thing I did not like was that there was no &quot;progress indicator&quot; when I was trying to connect to my ISP using PPPoE. The status just showed &quot;Connecting&quot; for a long time. Luckily I realized I had typed in the wrong password and was able to resolve the problem. Overall, an excellent product.
This is exactly as advertised and completely unexciting. Decent quality. I currently have one with my portables (c/w cables) and another for my PDA and techno-flotsam that I would otherwise feel guilty about exposing to the perils of life in the bottom of my travel bag.
What can you say, they invented the stick and it works perfectly.
I've had nothing but problems with this "replacement" cartridge. The first printed page showed all the signs of a dirty cartridge and/or printer, so I cleaned both and tried again. I got half a dozen good pages, at most, before the image began fading dramatically, as if the ink cartridge was empty. Further cleaning was a waste of time. And because I didn't use the cartridge right away, I've had it beyond 30 days and can't return it. I will never again try to save a few dollars by buying a pathetic imitation!
I went to the store trying to find some ipod speakers that wouldn't cost me more than 100 bucks. i saw these and thought that theyd be ok, and they sold for a good price of only 60 bucks. i brought em home and used em off and on for about a week. they were always giving off very good sound quality, but the cradle did a horrible job of holding up the ipod and the speakers kept falling down. i kept it though, i just avoided using the cradle. about a week after i started using em, one speaker completely stopped playing music. i was really annoyed buy it and decided to take it back. i looked around and found a much better speaker system, the Logic-3 iStation, although it cost me double the price. however, i am very happy with the iStation, and i don't know what happened to logitech here because i usually am very happy with their products.
I haven't had much of a chance to use it yet. But it seems to be doing what it should - protecting my Canon 70-200mm f2.8L SI and not effecting the the photograph.
ALTHOUGH IT WORKS WELL IT TURNS IT SELF ON BY ITSELF, NOT ME. THIS IS WHAT DRAINS THE BATTERY. AFTER MANY RESETS AND FIXES WITH NO SUCCESS I WILL JUNK IT.I WOULD NOT SELL IT TO SOMEONE ELSE. BECAUSE IT WORKS WELL WHEN CHARGED I COULD NOT GIVE IT NO STARS. BOUGHT A GARMIN.
I'm not an experienced photographer, but this lense (and my Nikon D40) make me feel like I am!! I love this lense. For the money, it's fabulous!! The only thing that drives me crazy, is that it is manually focused exactly opposite from my old (crummy) lense, but I'm adjusting.
Sent this as a gift, at first when I read posts a large number of folks were having problems using the remote, my giftee stumbled through the cameras settings and installed the wireless remote with ease; I figured look up the settings for the camera and relay the information shouldn't be too difficult???? Then within minutes recieved a response telling me she loved the addition to her camera!!!! And a mass of photos taken from inside the home while the camera was outside.A great price for a flawless working remote.A great feature for a Nikon D60 camera.(NOTE:Cameras are different so take the time to research the settings; from reading posts on other sites using Nikons alot of folks had some problems but were able to connect and utilize the remote after some inspiring photographers input.)
I wanted a no nonsense MP3 player to listen to while working outside. This unit stores about 4 hours worth of songs. It is simple, easy to use, and sounds good. It works great for me. Don't get this one if you want anything fancy. This is a bare-bones player.
After my firstCanon EOS Rebel T2iwas stolen, I skipped the kit lens on the replacement and I am so glad I did. The constant aperture is a must-have for video work (which is 90% of what my camera does). One of the best values on glass around.
Product shipped and arrived very quickly, installed perfectly, and was up and running within seconds. I have had no issues with it since. It's been over a month.
Loads great, Records silently, Replays like a champ. Tried on SONY and seems like it is the best thing I did
I purchased this radio when I lived at the bottom of a large hill and all of my existing radio's got poor reception. The reception on this radio is great and the sound quality is excellent. I have since purchase one for my Mom. We are both extremely happy with this radio and it is well worth the price.
Update: Camera finally gave out October 2011. 2005-2011... astonishing longevity for such a small, world-traveling, camera.I've had this camera since 2005 and it's still going strong. Battery life seems like forever. Quality of pictures hasn't diminished in these three years. It's taken quite a beating cosmetically but hasn't had one problem. Sony=quality.
I ordered this charger to replace a 10 year old model which is no longer manufactured. While this charger does a passable job, it has a few design flaws. (1) the hinged cover is very flimsy and will come off very easily. This isn't any real big deal, as my old charger didn't even have a cover, but it's annoying. (2) the charger will charge up to 4 AA's, but only 2 AAA's (in the center slots). My old charger would do 4 or 4, in any combination. (3) the fold-out AC plug is mounted on the top left corner of the unit instead of being more centered. This seems to me to be a potential cause of breakage, since it isn't well balanced. Still, the charger is very lightweight and seems to work well so far. I haven't had it long enough to judge the performance.
Like those reviewers before me, I agree that it's a very easy system to set-up. The sound is very clean and clear with no distortion at higher volume levels. This is a good choice for those who are looking for a moderately priced system with great functionality and/or those who dislike other, more imposing systems that require more space when set up.
I have owned this mouse about 4 years and find the battery life to be great. I do have to angle my pc tower so that the receiver is pointed in the direction of the mouse but have a good signal of about 4 ft away. If I get much further away or turn my tower in a different direction, I receive the battery low alert which is not the case. The size and shape of this mouse works really well for small feminine hands. The mouse also glides well over most surfaces and is very responsive.
Sound great for the price. Easy to install. Definitely made a difference in the boat and made our lake experience more fun.
I have been using some form of Palm "Pilot" since the first one came out--it's still around here somewhere and weighs quite a bit. At any rate, in all those years I had never lost a stylus. Never. Well, until a couple of months ago. Suddenly I am a dropping and losing fool. The first one broke while shopping! I must have hit something with it because the tip vanished. I found these styli and ordered a set. In the meantime, I used a stylus from an older model. That was an adventure.I was delighted with the styli when they arrived, although I was unable to figure how to access the pen. That was okay because I really didn't want to use it as a pen--a nice but not necessary addition to the standard stylus. That stylus vanished into thin air. Really. I was reading a smutty novel and it was gone. My theory is that it melted due to the, ahem, nature of the book that I was reading. Poof.The cap on the second stylus was easy to remove and proved to be invaluable while shopping, although I have to ask: where do you put the cap while writing with the stylus-pen? I popped it into my mouth but that cannot possibly be a wise move. Again, the stylus worked admirably. This evening, while reading on the bus, the stylus went flying when the bus took a corner too fast. Fortunately no eyes were lost during the flight of the stylus; however I was unable to retrieve it (see above bus taking corners too fast). When I realized that I had lost the second stylus in the pack, I decided that I had better order a second set. Fortunately, a very nice young man was able to retrieve the stylus, stop the bus driver and bring me the errant stylus. (That's one pen cap that won't be going back into my mouth.) I will still be ordering a second set of these styli for safekeeping.
I'm kind of disappointed, the seams are coming apart at the zipper. I'm buying a new backpack, but not a Targus.
This thin and siver DVD player is not just for DVD but also MP3/Divx. I was searching for Divx player and checked reviews of such ones. This model was chosen by me: 1. Thin and light 2. Simple to use 3. Clean video quality 4. Most of all, it has a USB port on the front panel. If I have a Divx file to watch, I just copy it on a USB memory stick and insert in on the port. If you watch movies made avi file on a computer, this is what you need. When you watch it on TV via this product, its video quality is much better like a dvd quality. But, it is not perfect. 90-95% of files with extended name of "avi" recognized. When a file is not playalbe, "Codec" error message shows up. Also, files with extended name of asf,wm, wvx and so on are not recognized by this product.
I did a bunch of research on headphones after trying to beatmix with a pair of Behringer HDX2500's in a loud club, next to a malfunctioning subwoofer, for a night. Couldn't hear a thing with the cue all the way up that night. It sucked. Not to say that the Behringers are bad headphones. They're great for average (gaming computer ipod what have you) use.After looking at all kinds of headphones, and using sound isolation as one key parameter that every review I read had to mention positively, I ended up with these.The sound isolation is fabulous. I pop these on and even without anything playing through them I can't hear someone talking in the next room. In fact it will take getting used to for the club. Not least because what I'm hearing will sound so much better than what's going out through the PA.The surround sound is amazing too- people say that no headphone will make it sound like you're listening to a room with a band in it but this is very close. John Coltrane sounds like he's playing standing next to you (without, I might add, killing you with the high notes). Ian Curtis sounds like he's risen from the grave and is spazzing out on the microphone in front of you. Most of the high-quality ambient electronica that's come out in the last 10 years will finally sound like it should. I've heard subtle details of songs that I forgot were in them, in the last 24 hours, with these, because you can't hear those details in lesser headphones. I'm in love with these and can't wait to use them in a loud setting. I have no doubt they will stand up to it.One final thing: the clincher for me was another review comparing these to Sennheiser HD25's, in which the reviewer said that he could turn down the cue on these for less fatigue compared to the Senns. He was right- they are much easier on your ears. They're physically comfy too.You probably don't need something like this unless you're doing audio for a bunch of people, but you might want to spoil yourself anyway.
I was not sure what card exatly to buy for the Nuvi, but am greatful to share that it works perfectly with the Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS.
long lasting batteries. It's the second time that I buy sony batteries and it's worth.good price. arrive at time.I'll reccomend to my friends
This product is thinner than my imagination. However, it could give a good protection of my MacBook~
Just what I wanted. My grandson enjoyed this. Price and content was just what I was looking for. Would recommend the purchase of this item.
The model I received had a poor meter on the lens so it was hard to measure the distance. Nothing really close to a good $300 scope.
I can't actually review the product as I haven't used it. After I ordered it, I realized I don't actually need the Airport Extreme card as my laptop already has one, so I never even took it out of the packaging. But the seller did ship quickly, and the price was good.
I was looking for a monitor cleaner kit.I got it with a reasonable price.I have couple of devices and need to clean frequently.It has 24 separate packets and easy to use every time.I recommend the products for purchase.
I purchased the Tripp Lite APS2448UL as a heavy duty computer battery backup. Shortly after I made all the connections, I heard a small pop and saw a puff of smoke come up from the unit but saw no change in the operation of the unit. Of course I immediately call the Tripp Lite customer service department and told them what happened. The person on the phone was intent on trying to figure out the problem. They had me do a series of tests and when everything checked out ok, he gave me a incident number and told me to call if anything else happened. About 15 days later the unit stopped working and all my batteries were drained. I called back and they promptly send me a new unit. Had me return the old one to them in the box that the new one came in. They sent a pre-paid shipping label. This time, there was no popping sound but the unit again died in a few days and my batteries were drained. After spending a long time on the phone, trying to figure out what was going wrong, we finally discovered that the 2 sets of dip switches read from right to left instead of left to right. In other words, Block A is on the right and Block B is on the left. Also the dip switches themselves read from right to left. Switch 1 is on the far right and switch 4 is on the far left. After charging my batteries up with a separate charger and re-setting my dip switches, everything is working great now. I am convinced that the first unit that I had was ok, just had the switches set backwards. I don't know about the popping and smoke. My complaint is that the instruction manual should have been clear on the reverse order of the switches. On the other hand, the response from Tripp Lite tech support was top-notch.
this little drive works great. Simple taking files back and forth from work, or taking pictures with you on the road.As easy to use as any computer device I have ever tried.Sure beats floppies!
solved my signal strength problem, and don't even have to be aligned. the 5.8 GHz solved all my interference problems and I can use my favourite cordless phone at home.
I bought this TV less than 2 years back from SAMS club. Was satisfied with its picture and sound quality. I used this tv for about 1-2 hours daily. Almost 2 years now, and it suddenly died. No reason at all. Overall, very dissatisfied after putting in $800+ 2 years back.
Watch out Mac users this doesn't work any longer - probably for a long time now. Can't download and device isn't seen by the Mac.Just too old!
This is a nice usb hub, works good as it should. You can not beat the price of it, don't know how they can sell it that cheap. Mine has red led's (does not matter to me if they are red or blue). The cable well.. it says on the package, that the cable is 3 feet long... But it is longer then that more like 5 feet and 1 inch long. Power supply has a long cable also did not measure it.
I was shocked at all the bad reviews I read, so I decided to write one too. The first thing that surprised me was that a lot of businesses were using this printer. It has always seemed to me like a great printer for home, but not really one meant for the office. I love our printer and we have now had it for 2 years and it is going strong. I've never had problems with the software. I only had a problem once with the printer when my brother (who is a computer networker) decided he was going to switch some cables on me. Eventually, I got the problem worked out and the printer working again, but I have not allowed anyone to touch it since! I use it for basic printing, scanning, and copying (lots of home copying since I'm a homeschool mom of three). This is a great printer for home use! If my printer breaks, I intend on buying the newer version of the same printer I have--the 6310.
Be advised that this will not work on Windows XP and the D-Link website is less than helpfull for support on this. Although, I was able to make this work on my other PC which is a Windows(ME) machine, without any problems. If you are looking for a cheap and easy way to capture video this is it.
Easy to set up and easy to use. One of the best purchases for an XBOX 360 or your entertainment system.
Installing this was easy enough but the quality of the construction left something to be desired. This was the only dash mount kit for my vehicle that i found on amazon. It works but is very fragile and bending the metal tabs for the radio cage with my fingers cracked the plastic. I would have gladly paid a little more for quality, but I'll just have to make do with what i have.
Needed a short cable for connecting an MP3 player to aux input in car. This worked, providing better-than-radio quality stereo sound. At 3ft long, there wasn't a mass of unneeded cable to tie up or get in the way.
The case is perfect in all regards except one. The camera strap really doesn't fit through the opening but this is essentially a non issue as I wouldn't want to constrain the camera so much anyway.
Tried other more expensive ones but this one works much better. Clear recption. great sound. highly recommend.
I ordered the polarizing lens and thought I ordered the wrong item after making the purchase. However, I came to find out that the polarizing kit did indeed fit my camera. My own mistake, oops! So, the polarzing kit works great and is a must have!After I purchased the polarizing kit through ANTOnline, I tried to return the product. They would not do it! If you buy an item through ANTOnline, you had better make sure it is the right one because they will turn you over to the manufacturer. Whatever the case may be I highly reccommend to NOT purchase anything from ANTOnline. I have read a lot of bad things about them and realize after I made the purchase that I had made a mistake, hope you don't do the same!
I decided to write this review for those people out there that are thinking about purchasing their first set of high fidelity In-Ears. For my first set I chose the Ultimate Ears Super fi. 3 and I was very satisfied with them. But after a year of use the cord wore out, which isn't a big deal with them because you can replace the cord. However I decided to buy a new pair of in ears anyway because the ultimate ears although sounding great, never quite fit my ears. the plugs were just a large enough that they didn't fit as well as my old sony fontopia's. I decided against the Shure E2c's because although in the same price range, I don't think they use armature drivers. So I found myself looking at the Etymotic ER6i's and worried they wouldn't have the smooth bass of the Ultimate ears. To my shock they have more bass and even more clarity. When listening to a track of accordian music with the ER6i's I sound myself hearing the fingers of the musician clacking the keys of the accordian. Out of curiosity I put in my old Super fi 3's and found that I could barely notice such detail. So the Etymotic Fits better, isolates better and has more bass without the loss of clarity. Needless to say I'm happy I chose ER6i';s
i dont like how thin the base is cause i use it on my lap, but everything else works great, calibrated perfect, works with all my gta series great!
I recently bought this system it arrived on time and well packed. This being my first system that was not so complicated to set up. I really liked the power supply / cable connection set up SVAT has with this model. I get only B & W picture on my LCD TV not a big issue maybe needs adjustments and color off my computer.Day time camera pictures are very good and clear to 50 ft Night 25 ft and clear maybe more with outside lights. The best thing is to check the operation of the system prior to running the cables.Do a dry run with the cameras and check your angles set up was quick and simple after that.Up and running a week without any issues well worth the price so far. If not this model I recommend a security video system no matter what the perp says the tapes don't lie busted is busted Better security software & Remote would be a nice upgrade all in all I'm pleased
Works as advertised at a very cost effective price. I used this to hook up my 46" LED Samsung Smart TV, and internet connectivity has not been an issue.
A great product. You won't be able to use Jewel Cube Speakers with pre-wired surround unless you purchase these.
The seller (InnovatePC) no longer (12/2012) offers this product, perhaps focusing on his PC products. Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase: chassis was in top shape, LCD has no missing pixels, computer, USB, ethernet, modem and disk operate flawlessly.But there were glitches. The seller advised the buyer to read his ad carefully and I think the seller was making the point that this iMac G5 would NOT operate the 10.6.x version of the Mac OS and had no camera. However, the seller did not ship what his ad promoted in two aspects: 1) seller advertised that version OS 10.5 would be installed; however, it came with 10.4; 2) seller advertised 512MB of RAM and it came with twice that (thanks). After some positive discussions, I installed 10.5 and seller refunded the shipping costs and a little more for my technical efforts.
After being very scared to purchase a 2nd generation DVD player dure to all the reports of skipping, sych problems etc. I bought this machine after demoing it in a Best Buy.For the first couple of months I owned this machine, I was very pleased with it... until I started purchasing DTS encoded DVDs and a projector.The most glaring issue I have with this player is the lack of black-level controls. I purchased the player the day the Matrix came out on DVD, and on a smaller screen you don't notice (as much) the amount of artifacting that's apparent in shadowy scenes.Let's just say that it's almost un-watchable when projected very large. Although for the most part this only applies to low-contrast scenes or movies that take place in a lot of darkness. When you do notice it, it makes you long for a VHS copy.Secondly, I have to power cycle the player several times in order to get a DTS bitstream (optical) to come out of it. This may be a problem in the DVD authoring process (Saving Private Ryan is the most difficult to get playing correctly) but it's a pretty noticable glitch.Lastly, this player has a habit of freezing and reporting disc errors in the same place on a disc that's perfectly clean and scratch-free. It also puts off a tremendous amount of heat.For the price, it's a fantastic player for a low-end system, but if you're planning on using it in a higher-end home theatre system, you'll likely be disappointed.
Typical made in China junk.The case is not as shown, but rather a bag with a drawstring enclosure. The bag is not only too small, it stinks of petrol as well.But otherwise, the 6ft cable looks pretty cheaply made, and the connectors seem to be hard to fit into some camera gear.However, it does have an 8 pin mini connector that will work with Nikon Coolpix cameras, which is the primary reason I bought the kit.
I purchased my NEC AccuSync 120 on March 26th and I am very pleased with the picture quality. I do CAD, 3D renderings and play computer games and it has performed very well. The size is well worth the cost. My last monitor was a NEC and it is ten years old. I purchased this monitor because of price and quality. I would reccomend it to anyone. If I were to complain about anything it would be with the tracking capabilities of either Yahoo or UPS. For several days the Internet tracking said it was in Illinois for several days but in fact it was still moving toward me and showed up before I expected it. In any case I was very happy with Yahoo and UPS for thier sevice.
Bags works great after getting use to it. I was use to a back pack. Now I use a big back pack for travel to a location, and then put the equipment I need for the day in this bag. I have a Nikon D80 with 2 extra lenses. It is a little tight but it does the job. Good construction, zippers seem good.
An excellent speaker system, however the power button is placed to make it difficult to turn off (if one pushes the button, the speaker slides backwards) and the subwoofer control is on the subwoofer itself, which means if u want to change it, you have to crawl under the desk and find the dial on the side. Still, as speaker/subwoofer the fidelity is great & plays well.
this is the perfect product for what i needed. i wanted an inexpensive "i-pod" for my younger children ages 10, 8, and 7. they liked listening the the older kids music, but aren't responsible enough to keep up as well with something so small. this holds plenty songs, easy to put music on, and simple to use.
Bought this to use with my T61 that I started using for business, rather than at home.I have it connected to two 19" LCD screens, NOTE that one must be connected with DVI and one with VGA. My monitors go either way, so I still get matching monitors.Dock has a COM port and an LPT port. That could be handy since my laptop has neither. I rarely need those ports, but occasionally I need to connect to an older piece of equipment.I got an email from the seller to make sure that I was ordering the correct dock. This will not work with certain Thinkpads. I was impressed with their proactivity. They don't like returns any more than the customers.Absolutely nothing wrong with the product, but I dropped it to four stars due to the price.
The fact that this is sold at Frys Electronics should have made it suspect to begin with. The installation disk bombed out on the first computer because of an active-x problem. I did get the software installed on a second machine. But there is no way to add a user (that button is grayed out).But the worst part is the NON-EXISTENT customer support. Maybe they shut down over the period between Christmas and New Years, but if so you would thing at least one person in the "company" would have thought to record this message. Two days during "normal business hours" according to them and NOTHING. Even their sales offices are closed.My advice -- stay away from this product and anything else ADS Tech is peddling.
Setup was easy, instructions were ok. Even followed ad-on instructions on how to keep down interference from TV. Seems everyone else isn't having any problems but my Sharp 46 really puts out a lot of signals. Giving up on this item and having to get a different one.
This is a great wireless keyboard and mouse set EXCEPT the horrible position of the Windows/Apple key in the bottom left corner. If you're a Windows user, you're going to constantly be hitting it expecting to have a control key there. If there was a way to disable this key or remap it to a control key, I'd have ranked it a 4 plus.
Nice cam. Installation is easy. Works on NetMeeting/MSN/AIM/Yahoo/QQ messengers. Microphone included is a great feature. It comes very handy when I have web conference with friends.
Just picked these up a few days ago, and hooked them up as surround sound speakers to my 5.1 Onkyo set-up. They're great! The sounds and subtle details come through them crystal clear. Amazing for the price. Don't hesitate!
I have a large format Epson photo printer that I regularly use for proof runs of photographic work. While the end results have always been satisfactory, the so called high capacity cartridges have been a disappointment. Even with infrequent printing a large amount of ink is utilized to keep the nozzles primed/clean so you can expect to be replacing this expensive ink on a regular basis. I have tried bulk systems as an alternative but found the results to be significantly below my standards for photographic use in terms of print quality.
i use compact flash cards with my other camerasthe use of this xd card in my compact camera is great\no worries mate
I got this card over a month ago and have used it with my Canon Xsi. It has worked fine and given no trouble at all. As far as I am concerned I got exactly what I was looking for, an inexpensive reliable sdhc card.
this is the best 2 gauge amp kit for the price i am happy with this amp kit
This PCI card is installed inside your computer. Your computer must have Windows XP or 2000, but the system requirements on RAM and processor speed are overly strict. I am running this card on a 650 MGHZ HP with a mere 56 MB of RAM. It's obviously sluggish if I play back multiple cameras, but it records just fine. I also bought a pair of SWANN Bulldog cameras for outside, and 2 of the SWANN wide angle cameras for my garage and tool shed. This combo works great for me.Otherwise, I agree with everything RY said in his review, especially about the need for a 10X fast-forward on playback. Regardless, the card works like it's supposed to, and the price is hard to beat.
I travel a lot and need a headset that does not take up much space to pack. The Plantronics Audio 450 fits nicely in my computer bag. It works great for Skype and I have also used it with ViaVoice for dictation.The audio and mic plugs are similar in appearance and require close examination to distinguish them (I have added red and green marks).
Battery never quite held a full charge and would run out faster than the stock bettery. I'm sure it's probably just this one and others may work better.
Good lens except an old person like me need Image stabilization. I was hopeing being 2.8 and a L lens it was fast enough to over come my shakes.For a person that dosn't have my shaking problem would love this lens.
I purchased a Vivitar Vivicam 4345 from amazon.com.It worked fine for the first day; the camera was easy to use, it was easy to get the pictures onto my computer, and the pictures looked pretty good.However, on the second day or ownership I was unable to get the pictures to transfer to my computer, and by the third day the camera would not get past its welcome screen when I powered it on. (When this happened, the only way to turn it off was to remove the batteries)I tried all the obvious fixes: different batteries and a different memory card, and I ran through their sparse troubleshooting guide, but nothing worked. The camera is completely unusable, and I am going to have to return it.I don't expect that this is happening with all of these cameras (I bought the camera because it had good reviews here on amazon), and this may be an isolated instance, but it appears that some of these cameras (e.g. the one that I purchased) have problems. If the camera hadn't broken, I probably would have given it 4 stars.I have purchased other cameras through amazon (sony and canon brands) and haven't had any problems.
I bought the 4 gig memory card for my Sony DSC T7 camera and now I don't get the evil "memory full" error message - ever! When I purchased the camera a year and a half ago, the most memory that was available was 512, so I was always running out of memory, especially if I was shooting video. It might sound like a lot of money for a memory card, but the confidence that there will be no missed photos is priceless. Now if Sony could just get their darn batteries to last as long as the memory cards!!!
i bought these becuase they were the only ones i could find to replace the stylus i use. the picture shows the stanton simble on the side... i believe this to be misleading. the actual product as no symbol and looks like it was made in someones basement. the sound quality is poor... the low end sounds terrible. i would suggest if your trying to be cheap and just buy replacment stylus that you look somewhere else or buy a whole new cartrige. do not buy these they suck!
My advertising agency is really booming and my wife and I are travelling out of state at least once each month. We fly everywhere we go and usually it is magazines and a book that passes our time. A friend told me about the Toshiba portable DVD player and so after some research I decided to buy it. The deciding factors for me were: one of the biggest screens in a portable and the fact that it had to external, headphone jacks. Most of the ones I read about had only one. Janie and I just flew from Dallas to Philadelphia and the flight seemed liked a blink due to the fact that we were enjoying a FREE movie. If you travel, you need to add this one to your TOY list.Bill Russell
This GPS Trainer- the Forerunner 101, gives you your total time- stop watch, distance covered, pace, waypoints in Lat / Long- or programming in waypoints for the trail in lat / long. ETAEverything you could ask for in a mini wearable computer for Training for your goals, distances, pace, times. It runs on 2 AAA batteries which is a good thing compared to "charging" the unit up.Awesome piece of gear for marathon training or long distance endurance running management.
I do mostly wildlife and close up pics of flowers; this lens works great for that. Also takes great pics of my child playing tennis.
Came in great shape, on time and at a really good price. None were damaged, we were able to use every one of them for a school project
Battery worked well and I use it with an LED light. Light stays on for a long period of time with no problems.
Snap in easy on my system, works as promised, Windows XP recognized it immediately.
Haven't any complaints about this toner, it worked fine-no leaking or smudging of the paper, would order this again if needed.
Our school has the same one; it is very hard to load film on the machine. GBC manufactures better large Laminators now. Don't buy GBC Ultima 65. You will regret whenever the two rolls of film need to be changed. You cannot even find an instructional video of loading the film on Youtube, and the manual was written very poorly.
If you are considering the purchase of the Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks 210D (they sell factory direct on Ebay now), please be aware that these are now only available as second hand and reconditioned speakers. In 2001 I bought a set of these (used/recon) speakers factory direct ebay. They have to be the best sounding multimedia speakers I've ever heard, even connecting to my new Sony flatscreen tv, WOW! But please BEWARE!!!... I firmly believe they have a serious flaw with the powered subwoofer inputs. The input connections don't last more than a year. Scratchy noises are consistent. I purchased another set of these speakers after the first set went bad. AGAIN, THE CONNECTIONS GO BAD AFTER A YEAR!!! I don't move them or crank the sound up like a high schooler. I spent $180.00 twice and I'm through with Cambridge SoundWorks. Excellent sounding speakers, but substandard quality and poor reliability. I've left similar message boards and have received the same feedback from others on this model. I would NOT recommend spending the money for a years use.
I bought this camera as a replacement for an FD91. I loved eveything about the FD91 except the need to carry a bunch of floppies around with me.This camera solves that with the memory stick option, yet still let's you use floppies for when you want to take a quick couple of shots and hand the pictures off to someone else.The only problem I have with it is that it uses a focus and exposure lock when the shutter release is pressed halfway. This doesn't work when you are following a moving object. By the time the camera is ready to fire the object has moved and is no longer in focus. I read the manual thoroughly and found no way to override this feature other than shifting to manual focus. The FD91 had a continuous focus system so this problem never occurred.If you don't shoot a lot of fast moving objects, this camera is superb. If you do, you will be dissatisfied.
Good cheap price, and fits perfectly. Used this on one of my camera adapters and its a good way to protect the lens.
I looked all over for a microwave popcorn maker so I could use my own healthy macadamia oil including flavored Haleiwa Heat and Garlic Isle. This was the perfect solution. Last year I found it at the local Walmart and bought every one off the shelf and all the powercup concentrators at 2 stores to give as gifts (along with macadamia oil). I would have given it 5 stars except that now I'm looking for more powercup concentrators. Hope it's on the next boat to Hawaii. I listen as it pops every kernel for a fiber rich snack for my family.
The Scosche single DIN kit for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata is just that, simple and works. Its not terribly complicated, same as all other install kits. It installs with the screws from your factory radio, and works well.keep in mind, no aftermarket kit, unless custom fabricated, will ever be a 100% fit, and this is about a 97%. There is still a few mm gap at the bottom of the DIN underneath the radio, but you never notice it with the faceplate on.Use it, it works.
We use a Dell 3200 MP projector, the cable connection went out and we ordered this as a replacement. We have been using it now for 2 days without any issues. It's almost idential to the original Dell product. (Edit: one year and one month later....Still working!)
I have a Sennheiser binaural headset model SH 250. Finding a RJ11 adapter for it is a nightmare. In order to keep a captive market for their expensive bottom cables, Sennheiser has customized its connecting gables for specific makes of phones. You never know in advance if the cable is going to work with your phones unless you query the Sennheiser website to determine the proper cable. Do not buy these cables thinking that the appearance of the RJ11 plug assures usability. I am fed up running around looking for the right cable for the right phone. They need to go back to the standard RJ11 and its wiring. I am returning my Sennheiser headset to R&J; Computer, who is totally cluelessSennheiser SH250 Binaural Headset with Microphoneabout at they are selling.
This pretty much does exactly what it says it does. The sound quality isn't as good as I was hoping, but not bad. Plus, it fits on my IPOD without me having to take off the case! Yay!
Don't understand why people pay so much for a cable when they can just order this one. Works perfectly, just as well as a $39 cable from Best [Worst] Buys.
I have a very old PC with only 2 USB ports. This item not only comes with the pictured 1 USB port to 4 USB port hub/converter, it also includes a ~4" USB cable which was invaluable to me because of space constraints (my original 2 USB ports are too close together to plug the hub in directly). It also comes with a power supply that plugs into the side of the hub/converter. So far I'm not using the PS and I'm not quite sure why one would but -hey- Belkin probably has a better understanding of customer requirements than I do. All I know is that I've gone from 2 USB ports to 5.11/3/07 This item has become even more invaluable as I now have a new keyboard in one of my 2 USB slots & the other USB slot has this hub connecting my printer, jump drive and camera USB connections! And one slot is still free! WONDERFUL item!
Buying this battery saved me money and a another phone. I recommend to anyone look for a battery before buying another phone should your phone start dying.
I own two of these. I am a music teacher and a performing musician. I use one for teaching and one for band songs. The speed control makes it possible to slow the tempo down for students. The sound quality suffers when adjustments are made, but it is still good enough to play along with. For my band practice, I am able to put the song in the singer's key, and also to make fine adjustments for recordings that are not exactly tuned to standard pitch. You can plug your instrument directly into it,listen through headphones, and not disturb anyone with the noise. There are a lot of built in effects for the guitar, but I rarely use them because their quality is mediocre. This unit is a great learning tool, but the sound quality suffers when adjustments are made, so I only gave it four stars. I would love to hear something like this that sounds normal when changes are made in tempo and pitch!
For a digital antenna it works great and the boost adds to the power that helps get in some more channels.
El Case Logic PHDC-1 Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black), es un excelente producto, sin ning&uacute;n tipo de problema y perfecto para llevar tu disco externo.
eagle is one of the top rated marine electronics and this device only needed a colored screen , and it cames with its own sonar
I recently bought this for myself because I wanted an alarm clock that would charge my ipod (itouch 1st gen) and play songs off the ipod as an alarm function. I am very happy with it. Setting the time and alarm is very easy, and its very simple to plug your ipod in and start playing music. You can still navigate the ipod (at least the itouch) while its plugged in and charging. One nice thing is that if you forget to plug your ipod into it at night, the alarm function will still work, and because you can both put batteries in it and plug it in the wall even if the power goes out you'll still get woken up. As one reviewer posted, the volume level you leave it on is what it will wake you up with, I guess if you do like to listen to music very quietly before bed and you want to use the alarm function you might have a problem with this, but for me the volume I listen to music at is sufficient to wake me up in the morning. I'm not a sound snob but I didn't notice any distortion or any tinny quality to the music, to my ear the quality is great.
The TomTom 720T does what it claims IF you have the right cell phone. (Had to change to Motorola from LG) The maps are updated frequently but it doesn't appear updates get around to my area often. There is a new final section of I-795 from Wilson, NC to Goldsboro, NC that the map still doesn't know exist althought the highway itself has been completed more than six months. Though I am complaining about this, I notice that MapQuest may be worse where accuracy is concerned. As for the mapshare feature, I have it set up on my cell phone, but I don't know how to correct a route yet. I can use the detour and all of the built-in corrections, but these do not solve the seemingly ridiculous problems. I gave my son a Nuvi and I believe it is worse than the TomTom with maps, but it is far superior to TomTom for finding dinning places, and other points of interest. I guess TomTom will get around to my needs "sometime, somewhere, someday" or I will have to "find a new way of living" Ginger is my mini dachshund's name!
I got this camera as a gift for my low-tech parents. If you need a no hassle camera to take quality snap shots with--that is it! Easy to operate, to load and unload film and change batteries, the camera makes excellent pictures. My parents love it and use it without having experiencing any frustration. In addition, the camera is light weight and easy to carry around. Its affordable price make it a great companion for trips, where you will not be afraid of droping it, losing it, etc.The
Like many, I've found the transition from LPs to CDs didn't solve the space requirements of music storage. CD jewel boxes aren't as tall as LP's, but they're thicker. Stored spine-out on shelves, they absorb a surprising amount of wall space. Stored spine-up in drawers, they grow heavy in aggregate, and require rugged cabinets with industrial-strength roller suspension. Even worse, jewel boxes are a fragile container, and I've found myself replacing cracked and broken parts on a regular basis.Some collectors have chosen to rip their CDs and store the physical artifacts in the basement, but this leaves the booklets and tray cards out of easy reach. Better would be a storage system that takes less space, weighs less, and is less fragile.Enter the Jewel Sleeve.The Jewel Sleeve is made of heavy duty vinyl with a compartment lined in non-woven fabric for CD protection. The CD booklet fits into the front-most compartment, the CD in the next, and the tray card (with the side tabs fully extended) in the rear. A small pouch at the top provides a space for an index card, laser-printer-ready sheets of which are provided. Fully loaded, a Jewel Sleeve is about 1/3 the thickness of a standard jewel box.Once you've decanted your CDs into sleeves, you can either store them in one of the chests sold by Jewel Sleeve's vendor, or you can improvise. I've stored mine in cardboard bin boxes (such as the B36 model from Tharco), and stored the boxes on inexpensive shelving purchased at a home supply store.The density of this storage system is vastly superior to lining your CDs up on shelves, but it comes at a logistical price: it's much simpler to visually scan CD spines on shelves than it is to flip through Jewel Sleeves in a box or drawer. You can solve much of this problem by indexing your CDS on your computer with the aid of a scanner and a program like Readerware.Another price to moving to Jewel Sleeves is their cost. Jewel Sleeves aren't cheap. Okay, they're expensive. If you have a collection of 1000 CDs, you can expect to spend nearly $400 for sleeves, another $50 for bin boxes, and another $50 for shelving. Cheaper sleeves are available, including sleeves made from much thinner materials, sleeves without a non-woven pouch for the disc, and sleeves that don't store the tray card in a fully extended position.A competitive sleeve (also available via Amazon), the DiscSox CD Pro offers similar features to the Jewel Sleeve, but with side (rather than top) slots for inserting and removing the disc, booklet and tray card. List prices for the DiscSox CD Pro appear to be slightly higher than for the Jewel Sleeve. DiscSox also make sleeves for DVDs.Moving your CDs to sleeves can be an expensive proposition, but for those who've simply run out of space, and need to keep their CDs close at hand, this is a solution worth looking into. The Jewel Sleeve store on Amazon offers only a few of the goods and packages available from this vendor's home site. [2007 hyperbolium dot com]
I bought half a dosen of those for a project at work. Plugged them in and left on for a couple of hours. Most of them burned out even thought it was in a regular office enviroment with conditioned power source! All LED's became dim. To get to higher power, the manufacturer probably operates LED's above the allowed current limit, which results in very short life time of the device.
it is a tough bage, i use around the beach area all day,price alittle high, great warranty, carries my BIG LEN'sonly,
I searched all over for a laptop case that would give me the option of securing my laptop without just sliding it in, but found that all of them were poorly made or had no side-pockets. I'm a college student and I take my laptop everywhere I go, along with notebooks and textbooks. This sturdy bag can carry it all. The outside pocket is great for organizing pens, calculators, PDAs, cell phones, etc. The only gripe I have is that, while the strap is adjustable, it could be better. I would like it if I could make the strap be longer than the maximum length. It also should be removable if you want to carry the case extensively briefcase-style.Overall great bag that will perform well and protect your investment nicely.
There was no power supply with the router. No instructions just the item......bad business. Do not do an order with this person.
Been printing on this a while and still haven't run into the ink problem. Set up was easy. The network functions for scanning and printing are great!!! This was a good bargain.
As many other users have stated, the speakers sound great. Voices and music sound clear, and have noticeable bass.Caveats:- The knob is slippery, so you probably don't want to adjust them that often. Use audio controls on your computers instead.- The speakers absolutely will not turn on without the power cord. On my old Sony SRS A37s, I could run them without power at the cost of bass and lower volume, but no sound comes out the JBL's at all.
This is good choice for the price. It can be a little difficult to removed the cover at time (but not impossible). Also, since the fuse and the wires share terminals, it can be a little akward to change the fuse.
Be careful, because they don't work. In the lable it is good for use, but they don't work on my camera. they lost their charge.
Got this case for a 500Gb IOMEGA hard drive. It looks good but I never got to use it as the drive died.
The title says it all. This is my second microwave from Panasonic. I went back with what I knew was good. I love the size and the large capacity. My old one was stainless steel and we were all the time wiping finger prints off of it, this one does not show finger prints. All that and it cooks good too.
This keyboard allows for terrific comfort. I am disappointed with the mouse, it is well shaped, but the material seems to become sticky?The calls today and a sign of the keyboard make up for it though, and you can always use a different mouse!
Cut it up to connect speakers. Could not measure the lenght beforehand but doubt it was anywhere near the 100 feet as indicated on the label. Closer to @ 60 or 70 feet.
Don't let the cheap price fool you, this antenna provides crystal clear reception of all HDTV channels in my area; I couldn't imagine paying anymore for an antenna.
I needed the 4 GB and not the 6; so they replaced it for me. No problems in getting the item replaced with the one that I needed, the 4GB instead of the 6GB. No hastles, they took very good care of me and I'd be glad to do business with them in the future.
THIS UNIT IS BY FAR THE BEST COMBO ON THE MARKET. THE SET UP WAS A DREAM AND THE REMOTE IS VERY NICE. I NOW OWN SEVERAL OF THESE UNITS AND THEY HAVE PERFORMED. I GIVE THIS UNIT A 9 OUT OF 10.
I use the DSM-910BT to stream internet radio from a computer in my upstairs office to the living room downstairs. Setup was simple and the wireless connection established quickly and easily. No interference problems and the audio quality is excellent. Only quibble is that the Bluetooth range is somewhat limited. The "up to" 30m transmission range seems highly optimistic. Even 10m between floors or rooms seems on the high side.
After 2 months of normal use, the screw broke and it took a lock wrench to get out. Hopefully amazon will arrange an exchange and I hope this is the only time such a thing has happened.Again - I'm not kidding. There was no abuse or pulling of the cable. I've screwed it in and out twice to move the unit. Third time, it popped off.Monster Cable HDMI 400 DVI-2M High-Definition Video Interconnect 2 Meters
This new Toshiba battery was offered at an unbeatable price. It functions very well. I am looking forward to a long life with this battery.
I use the Epson T007201 ink on my venerable Epson Stylus Photo 900. It works well, though I occasionally have to do a "head cleaning" run if it sits awhile.Like all printer ink, it is horribly overpriced. Equally annoying are the "low ink" warnings you receive LONG before the cartridge is empty. I can still print out 100+ pages of text after the first warning. As if we weren't getting gouged enough . . .
DON'T buy these RAM boards - they are junk.I bought 3 of them from Amazon. Yes - the right kind (PC2 4200).That started an installation nightmare ... not one of them worked in my old Dell Inspiron computer. I tried them together, and in various combo's with old RAM boards. Not one of the PNY boards worked at all. In the end I had to get them all out of the Dell, and by that time the RAM attachments on the motherboard were so sensitive to connections that I couldn't even get my old memory configuration running. Hopeless! These PNY RAM boards are either bad copies of memory, or actually being used to rip people off (never intended to work). Take my advice - stick with memory from well established vendors. It's a miracle I even got the Dell running again.
The product is great over all with its list of supported devices. Although i do wish the device and the software was more intuitive and less cluttered. The Device has a nice feel but not shapely to hands. Even though the PS3 is like the only device you would want to use with bluetooth, i still think the remote should have bluetooth built in. Having bluetooth would not only allow it to communicate with the ps3 but with a computer as well without the need of a bulky accessory. My Review of this device overall is 6/10. Maybe when it was first released it attracted more attention but now people are just trying to get it off the shelves and ready themselves for a newer component.
Seemed like I was still getting quite a bit of static. Also made the sound quality not so good either. Would suggest a USB or a aux jack to connect your music devices to car stereo.
Bought and installed in my 2006 Tacoma (w/factory stereo). Installed in 15 minutes (pry out the climate control panel, remove four bolts, slide out radio and plug in the new cables). Works great in hybrid mode (lets you use the factory CD player controls or the IPOD's controls to control the IPOD). Text display works fine with the Tacoma stereo.
I was looking for a simple to operate CD clock alarm for my 84 year old mother who is technologically challenged. After reading how easy this was to operate, I ordered one and it appears to be true. I didn't give the product five stars because I don't know how it will hold up but it seems to a very simple to program alarm system with quick set up.
What can I say...it's perfect for what its supposed to do. Holds my Nike Fit Sensor on my non-Nike running shoes. Delivered in a timely manner.
My Mission: To get that @*$!! cell-phone holster off my hip. After years of breaking the clip, dropping the phone into the toilet, jamming my hip bone with a sharp piece of plastic, rudely reminding myself how fat I was getting, and other assorted mental and physical tortures, I decided to go to another limb. The armband can be strapped above your bicep with a velcro fastener and will hold your cell phone securely. It also has a handy zipper compartment in which you can carry small items with you. I admit it's somewhat overpriced at $30-$35, but there is nothing to break so it can outlast a holster version by a couple of years, plus the convenience factor makes it worth every penny.
I bought this from another website, and couldn't get any sound out of it, and whatever minimum sound i got had lots and lots of disturbance...tried all the possible options and when it didn't work, decided to return it back. My friend bought a similar one, and while his is slightly better than mine, the sound quality is still absolutely bad.
I've used this printer for years now, probably almost a decade. Early on I noticed the color printing was EXTREMELY slow, so I have only used it for BW prints for the past couple of years. When it was new and for about 3-4 years following, it never had a paper jam. It sucked up color ink after just a few dozen prints though.Now it is, as I've said previously, much later in its years of usage, and I cannot print anything without it getting jammed. Even when I hand-feed it, at times it will shrivel up the paper brutally. Having been a (procrastinating) student in the past, it was to my horror to attempt to print out a paper due in class soon, and realize that it would completely fail to print at all after too many paper jams.For its earlier years, I think it was a great product for the price. But throw it away after a decade or so aye.
Just want to add a couple of things.1. If you see ghost images while trying to view AVI files, click on the system menu and then exit out of the menu. That will fix the problem.2. If you have .AC3 files, this player plays them too
I always love the gel support pads for wrists so I was very content to find this mouse pad with built in gel support. My experience unfortunately was that the glue of the mouse pad kept weakening and now the gel pad is completely separate from the pad itself. As easy fix however, just needs an extra trip to the local craft or hardware store for stronger glue. The tilt features are custom made. It included rubber foot pegs that you can put on the pad underneath to choose your angle. Those have not fallen off in the six or so months that I have been using the mouse pad. overall, I love it. It allows the wrist to get the support it needs and is makes a very comfortable computer session.
Getting a replacement battery is better than having to get a brand new UPS system. This extends the life of the UPS a few more years.
Overall, am very satisfied with the purchase.--Good value, especially with [the] rebate from compusa. (usb cable was ...extra)--17ppm--nifty fast--printout quality is very good. very high quality--very compact--took me 3 minutes to set, and I am a techno-phobe--when you first initiate printing, it rumbles like a tank. at first, i was concerned about the rumbling, but it quiets down after after printing is done.--rumbling is one flaw with this printer.
I bought these headphones after alot of research. Looking at the specs on all brands, models, and types I couldnt find a better deal than the MDR-VR700DJ's. Me and a friend were messing around and compared these headphones to his Beats Pro(which run about $400) and these headphones kept up(to an extent). All in all you cannot beat the value here, they sound great, are comfortable, and cost under $100. What more could you ask for?
wasnt a good tv antenna because the reception wasnt as good as i wanted it to be. threw it away.
I've owned these headphones for a long time. My wife bought them for me for Christmas one year. Who knew she could pick the perfect ones for me! They're the best headphones I own. They have a great low end that's perfect for using them on your keyboards when you want to hear that low Grand Piano note, or low string note. I also use them on my VS2480 recording studio. Surprisingly they are amazing when used for guitar! No grit! They're perfect. I've search eBay forever and bought many many speakers trying to get my guitar to sound as good as they do thru these headphones. They are especially good used with guitar modelers. I highly recommend them.Especially unique to these headphones is the replaceable (detachable) cable. Yeap, I've had so many accidents yanking them off my head (too many beers probably) that I've needed to replace the cable. Keep a spare on hand.
This is a great system for anyone on a budget who wants to make the plunge into the world of surround sound. In a price range where most competitors are trying to pack in features like DVD players, etc., to appeal to the "average" consumer, this system focuses on one thing--sound--and does it well. Inputs are minimal but adequate for a basic system, including one each of coax and optical digital inputs, but I should point out that it doesn't route video signals, so look elsewhere if that feature is important to you. The receiver handles just about any signal you can throw at it with a number of pre-set audio processing modes. It does lack a proper equalizer for tone control; you get bass and treble to play with, but so far I haven't had any complaints. The remote is designed to control an entire AV system but is not programmable, so I can only assume that it works with other Sony gear (untested.)It's not a $1,000+ Denon or some better audiophile system, but if your TV is in a room that is half as noisy and oddly-shaped as mine (not to mention having neighbors that you don't want to bother by cranking up the volume to true "theater" levels), you won't notice much difference once you get it out of the box at home and set up in the "real world." This is probably the best system for someone looking for a "no-fuss" experience with minimal or no comparison listening (let's face it, if you're comparison shopping sound quality, you probably need to multiply your budget by at least 3x) and want a basic home surround system with no regrets.
I bought it for Sony Cybershot HX7V - the camera is much smaller then the case. it needs another case.
Neither the plug nor the included adapter plug for this unit would attach to my portable Delphi XM2GO MyFi unit. The plugs are incompatible.
This cable has no 60 Hz rejection and will add noise to your video. I gave mine away and am searching for a better cable.
This camera broke within 4 months, and the warantee only covers 3 months for labor. Therefore, I had to spend $[money] to get it fixed. I had a poor experience with their customer service staff.
worked very well as planedjust heavy to carry
I agree with other comments concerning the Tiffen 81A filter but not all. The effects of any filter can be performed by just about any decent software package that you can purchase today but that isn't some folks cup of tea. I would venture to say that most photographers on Amazon range from novice to intermediate, myself falling in that range somewhere.This filter is ideally suited to anyone not familiar or comfortable with the functions of white balance and how to set it manually on their camera. I would suggest anyone falling in that category and wanting to warm an image purchase this filter as it does exactly what it states it will do. Once you are comfortable with setting your white balance or obtain the software you need to do so, this filter will become obsolete for you.The build quality is decent and you won't have any issues with the product as it works as advertised. I had no issue with image vignetting using the 52mm version. Bottom line, it's a decent filter and does exactly as the manufacturer states. Enjoy!
I've been using the Navigon 7100 for a couple weeks now and absolutely love it. It's a beautiful unit and the graphics are fantastic. One of my favorite features is the free traffic reports. I live in the DC area and traffic is terrible on the Capitol beltway. It's nice to know what roads to avoid throughout the day.The 7100 comes will a stylus pen that I never use. It's a pain to pull out every time I want type in a command. I never had a problem with just using my fingers.I highly recommend this GPS system.
Hey guys, my girlfriend has had the mr814v2 version of the router for a couple of months now and she was experiencing the same problems that most frustrated users reviewing this product have already expressed. I consider myself fairly tech-savvy and I too could not figure out how to get this router to keep its Internet connection persistent for her Sony laptop (with built-in wireless G). But Netgear recently released version 5.3 of its firmware. I downloaded and flashed the router with this firmware and so far the connection looks to be stable. It looks like their tech people finally got their act together and released a solution to the connectivity problems on this device. This is the ONLY reason i'm giving this device a 5 star rating because it seems good now (it'd be 1 star otherwise).(...)
Great product! Don't waste your time waiting for Amazon to fulfill your order - buy direct from OneCall.
I bought this DVD player when I was on holiday in Florida in 2004. It packed up after a week and I returned it for a replacement. When I got back home the device packed up again after a couple of weeks.Unknown to me at the time these units were being sold with a known fault with the battery. Cyberhome thought by adding an addendum to the units they were STILL shipping out faulty that they would not have to fix the fault.The problem with the battery was it became "dead" if left in the unit and allowed to drain. When this happened the battery could no longer be charged with the supplied charger.Again Cyberhome provided a "fix" rather than recall the faulty units and give the customers a fully working model. They let customers know there was a battery conditioner which would revive the battery to it's normal glory BUT, it wasn't free, you had to pay for it!As you can guess the customers weren't happy and caused a fuss which forced Cyberhome to provide them for free.I still think the units should have been completely replaced but at least this was better than nothing.As if things couldn't get worse, because I was a visitor to the USA, I had no rights according to Cyberhome to have my unit repaired. They wouldn't even send a battery conditioner to my address in the UK...their excuse?...."We cannot ship to the UK". Where have you ever heard such rubbish? Their products are made in Taiwan!I put it down to lazy and bad customer service and I will not deal with this company again. I hope whoever reads this will have the same sentiments as me.To this day, 2 years on I have had 3 weeks use of a device which cost me more than $200.Thanks for nothing Cyberhome. I hope your company crashes to it's knees, where it belongs!
All those darn wires were making a mess of my desk... this nice duo helped clean some of them up. I've been using it for a couple weeks now with no problems. The mouse tracks well, although serious gamers or photshoppers might need a little more accuracy. For normal point and clickers, it's more than acceptable. Installation was a breeze with XP, though documentation was a little thin. I ended up placing the reciever in a drawer next to my desk, and it stil works perfectly. Keep in mind, however, the mouse is a bit more beefy than your standard corded variety.
I ordered 4 of these cables and an HDMI switch to manage all of my HDMI devices. Before I connected the switch I tried out these cables on my ps3 and my cable box. Static was terrible - I can't comment on the sound quality because I didn't even get that far. I can only guess that there is more than one gauge this company uses as there are actually positive reviews on Amazon. I tried all 4 cables and had the same issues with each. I'm returning today and will begin my research on some better cables.
We ordered a Shuffle on 9/13, it shipped 10/30 and got here today. The pictures don't do it justice- it's so small and light, and the personalization letters (ordered it from Apple) are &lt;1mm. The redesigned headphones have a bolo-like clip, so you can slide it up all the way to the earbuds and they won't tangle. The ipod clip back is not too hard to open, but still seems pretty sturdy. I think this is going to be the ideal ipod for many people- at this price point, less than a lot of other 1G players, you get the design and quality of Apple, and itunes. I can see my husband subscribing to a few podcasts, synching them in the morning before he leaves for work and listening on the drive. The kids will probably get them for Xmas...if they're available again by then!
It does the job, but it is a bit hard to turn the pages, and zip it closed. Yet it is still a buy when it comes with rebates and free shipping.
Toss those white-plastic Apple earbuds. Do it now. Yes, really. I mean it. Make no mistake, behind the PortaPro's 80's styling and intended use with Sony Walkman CASSETTE(!) players, these headphones have just about the best sound you can hope for for the money. These are NOT noise-canceling and will allow a decent amount of environmental noise through, but I like this because it lets me stay aware of what's going on around me. Little to no distortion at higher volumes than I would normally listen to. Sound is crystal clear; non-audiophiles with a good ear will be able to tell a dramatic improvement over almost anything else they've used in the same price-range, especially over Apple earbuds (which aren't at all bad for included earbuds IMHO). Bass is powerful-almost overwhelmingly so, but there is so much dimension in the low range that some songs sound different. Highs were a little shrill at first, but calmed down with use. Mid-range was a bit stiff out of the box but has since opened right up. I'm hearing lyrics I've never heard before, and background instruments I've never been able to distinguish before, as well as background vocals and other interesting elements like you hear in Beatles songs that I had never really been able to make out before. They are all-around comfortable (I usually have the ComfortZone sliders set to Light) and very light-weight. They may look and feel a bit cheap and flimsy, but they are in fact pretty durable. Hair getting caught in the adjustable metal band has never been a problem like it is with other cheap metal-band headphones. Included "case" is useless, don't bother with it. They fit around my neck fairly comfortably with the headband fully extended. Cord is a good length to reach your pocket with slack to spare. Open-can design allows for clearer highs and mids than closed-can designs like Skull Candies. No expensive, electronic noise-cancelling like steeply overpriced Bose headphones to muddy up the audio signal. Just simple, clean, honest sound.Word of advice to iPod users especially: I found the best balanced sound by setting the auto-equalizer to "bass reducer". I'm usually one to leave the equalizer completely neutral, and for iPod earbuds this provides the best balance; but the PortaPros have a lot of low-end kick.Also, if you want the best sound quality as soon as possible, plug 'em in to your computer at a slightly-higher-than-normal-listening volume and set iTunes (or whatever you use) to shuffle through your entire library continuously for two or three days whenever you're not using them (it's perfectly OK to use them at any point during that time if you want). Break-in is real, people, and just like a brand-new baseball glove, the diaphragm of the speakers needs to loosen up a bit before reaching it's best sound response. Or, if you really want to put them through their paces to whip them into shape in just two days or so and be sure they've opened up almost as much as they're going to, Google "burn-in waves." The first site has a bunch of sound files meant to exercise headphones and break them in. Just be warned that they may start to sound a little worse before they start to sound better. But when they open up, these babies sing. (If you want to give yourself chills, the beginning of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue is a good place to start)EDIT (Feb. 17, 2010):True audiophiles need not necessarily apply; a well-trained ear will be able to tell where the PortaPro's weaknesses lie, but you'd have to be used to sets costing $$$-$$$$ to even know what to listen for. My brother's a musician, though, and was using relatively cheap Sony studio headphones when he wasn't listening to the speakers in his "bedroom-and-a-closet studio" for recording/production. I gave him these for Christmas and he prefers these to his old set when not in his studio.Final note: I wish I could have large versions of the sound drivers in these to use as the speakers for my car stereo. I didn't realize how lacking the stock speakers were until I got these. Oh well, I don't listen to music much when driving anyway, save for the tune of a turbocharged engine.
I paid $180 (no sales tax) for this monitor at Best Buy. With a DVI connection, the picture is superb. VGA connection shows noticeably blurred text, to be expected on an LCD.For the price, this monitor is hard to beat. The picture quality is on par with LCDs that cost much more. It must be stressed, buy a DVI cable to really get the most out of this monitor. You will definitely notice the difference.
Great keyboard, i've had it for about 4 months now, with no problems.I don't like the fact that it changes colors whenever I switch systems using my KVM switch, but other than that, it's a great keyboard!
The adapter worked after the install with no problems. The range is almost as good as I get with the dell factory one my wife has in her laptop. Once in a while it will not find the wirless hub when it is in standby for a few hours. All you need to do is remove the adapeter and put right back in the USB port and it syncs up just fine. Good buy for the money.
I bought this TV/VCR Combo March 2002. It has a very clear picture and fits perfectly in my bedroom. I have whatch several hundred hours and it's still as brite and clear as the day I first turned it on. The Flat Screen technology is nice, and even though a year isn't a great judge of depenability I feel it will contribute toward the reputable name Toshiba has become in electronics. The VCR is a little mechanical starting and stopping but not a problem with me.
It stopped working after using it about 10 times , can't find any help on their web-site, and no one answers their phone numbers in their manual. Except the one number to India and they say they don't handle this product anymore. At least that is what I think they said???!!Frank Malowski
This mount is fantastic. It is strong and stiff. I put a 48 lbs 32 inch lcd tv on mine, and it works great.
Got this DVD Player for roundabout 80 bucks from walmart.com incl shipping. In the beginning I was in dilemma whether to buy it or not, Since I already had one DVD Player with me. But I took a chance and went for it. But thereafter I just loved it. It plays all the format on earth. So just write all your junks on the CDRW/DVDRW play it on this player and erase after the watch if its bad...Its amazing... Definitely worth buy, though you have one.The firmware upgrade is available on phillips website.
This inexpensive kit is a must have item. It weighs less than an ounce in total, and allows you to use the full range of available 58 mm filters on your S2. At the very least, any camera owner would benefit from a basic UV filter to improve contrast in hazy conditions, and to protect the camera lens at all times. When you are shooting in super macro mode, the adapter and filter assembly come off of the camera with a push of a button. As the old line goes, if your camera lens never gets dirty, you never have to clean it, and it will never get scratched. The second bonus is that you can buy a quality circular polorizing filter, and be amazed at the improvement in contrast, and the reduction of glare they can make in many typical photos. Just to have the ability of the two above mentioned filters makes this accessory worth owning, but there is more...The included 58 mm thread lens hood is very effective, and will mount directly on the adaptor, or on the last 58 mm filter you have attached to the adaptor. It is large enough that it makes a real difference in image quality when shooting under contitions likely to cause flare. When using the built in flash, you should remove it, as it is large enough to hide a portion of the flash energy. That's not a problem though, as the two situations are more likely to be mutualy exclusive than not. When you feel the need to have both at the same time, the Canon flash unit offered for the S2 works perfectly with the lens hood.The last reason to buy this accessory is that Canon offers three converter lenses for the camera, and they require this converter to be in place. So far, I have the tele converter (simply an incredible value. I reviewed it on Amazon today), and the close up adapter that allows you to do macro work at max telephoto lens settings. My next purchase will be the wide angle converter, and if it works as well as the telephoto converter, it too will be a must have, as having a quality 27 mm lens on hand really makes a difference when you try to get a group shot in an indoor setting.Anyway, the Canon converter lenses extend the useful range of photographic opportunity for the S2 owner, and your goal should be to buy at least the long and the short converter over time. Meanwhile, the adapter/hood combo is very cheap, and will serve you well even if you decide that the standard lens is all you ever need. Buy one for your camera, and buy another for the wide and tele converters when you get around to ordering them. Then, switching lenses is a simple push button operation with no threading involved.
This Tripod is great and It cost half the suggested retail. Delivery was fast and item arrived fully packaged and never opened. A great deal, will buy again from this seller
I was pleased to see that I received a good, thick, well-insulated cable. It was exactly what I needed and shipped on time. I have it connecting myTC Electronic Desktop Konnekt 6 24Bit/192kHz Firewire Desktop Audio Interfaceto myCompact Monitor Systemmonitors. It's a top quality cable for a good price.
I was very pleased with the performance of the iBook overall, however, mine has a dead pixel in the middle of the screen which is very annoyingly noticable when watching movies. When I contacted Amazon to replace it they said that less than three dead pixels is acceptable and I should just deal with it and refused to replace it. I'm returing it and am going to rebuy it from a store so I can check the screen before buying it. My one complaint with the iBook itself is that the display really isn't that sharp when watching a video or dvd
This is incredibly useful for the price. It's the cheapest mini tripod out there and the design is brilliantly simple.It can be adjusted finely even though it looks clumsy. Just start with the legs fanned out but straight, and if you need to adjust the camera angle a little push the appropriate leg so it bends inward.It's more sturdy than I expected. The rubber feet prevent slipping and the flexible legs can easily hold a typical camera without bending under the weight. Maybe it's not for those 15-pound cameras with a 2 foot lens attached, but if you have one of those you probably aren't looking for a four-dollar tripod.It has a very small clip on the mount so you can hang it one a bag strap, but you can also just bend the legs around the strap.The only thing this tripod doesn't do is shoot upward at steep angles. The most I can manage to get out of it with the most extreme pose is about 40 degrees, and with a larger camera balance issues might limit it to less.One design drawback is the mounting screw is fixed. You don't get a little thumb knob to twist when mounting the camera, you have to rotate the whole tripod. But it's so small and the legs squeeze together so close that it's easy to do.For four bucks, it would be hard to ask for more.
Works well. Great product with a great price. Have been using this for years now. I highly reccomend this product.
I want to dispel a couple things about this headphones. The HD 201 is a studio headphone. This means that Sennheiser has done what they can to make sure that the frequency response of these headphones is as accurate as possible to 'sound image' that a producer creates. Slap these babies on and you'll be able to hear music as it was intended by the artist (as long as your iTunes/WMP EQ isn't on!). I have personally used these headphones for recording studio purposes and I assure you that there is no better buy for your money.I have read that some people have trouble with the output level being too low. Don't fret; this is not a hardware malfunction of sorts. In fact, the HD 201 was designed this way for a purpose.When a producer is working in a studio to make a mixdown, they will either use studio monitor speakers, or a pair of monitor headphones. In either case, the volume should be kept low.Why?1. At higher dB levels, it is more likely that the signal will distort due to clipping or hardware receiving too much juice for it to handle.2. Higher dB levels are more likely to damage your ears. Any producer will tell you that they do their best to protect their ears, as they are are the best monitors that you can't buy.That being said, the HD201 was designed to not max out/distort and to not cause damage to your precious little ears. Many in-ear (bud style) headphones can cause SERIOUS damage to your hearing through prolonged use.Keeping that in mind, I do not recommend this headphone to a DJ who is playing gigs in clubs. The headphones won't be loud enough to give you an accurate idea of what track it is that you are cueing in next.Casual listening? Music production? These are your headphones. You'll be hard pressed to find a better buy that will accurately depict an artist's audio image for the same price.For under $30 EVERYONE should own a pair of these headphones.
I ordered 2 of these at the same time. One for my laptop and one for my wifes. Hers works just fine. I opened the box for mine and immediately it smelled like burnt wires. Sure enough only one fan turns. It is quite obvious from the smell of the unit it was bad. And yet it was still shipped out. It still had seal tape on the box so I don't think it was a returned item. Just bad from the factory. Guess you can't expect much for a $25 product. From the smell its quite obvious its not a good unit!!!
I read most of the reviews prior to purchasing, especially the ones complaining about intermittently having to reset the unit. I'd be lying if I wasn't slightly skeptical, but for the low price, it was worth a try. I haven't touched the thing once since adding it to my setup. It has worked flawlessly and the sound is excellent. Definitely recommend it - for this price you can't go wrong.
This copier is simply amazing. It, along with non-feeder model, start up QUICKLY (NO warm-up time) and produce great copies. In fact, I liked the first one so much (the non-feeder model) that I bought a second. You can't go wrong.
The Video ToughSkin for my 30 gb iPod meets all my expectations. It fits perfect and looks good. I have not dropped my iPod yet, but it looks sturdy enough. I do not use the belt clip - for the most part, it was easy to remove.
Without doubt, if Canon did not make the best digital cameras out there, at least it makes the most popular digital cameras. S400 and S410 are the first two which made Cannon so successful in digital camera market. And the later SD series definitely push Canon to be No. 1 digital camera seller in US and world(sorry, Kodark yields to Canon this year and HP is considering to leave this market).So far, I am still happy with my choice made about 3 years ago. I have used this camera almost daily, taking over 12,000 pictures already using this S410. It still is strong, except a few scratch on the body. I am satisfied with the picture quality. Before this one, I used Fuji, Kodark and also used other's Nikon, I would say, S410 still the best to use and gives best quality. If considering for the next digital camera, I would take the even smaller size Canon SD series without question.This camera is NOT perfect, anyway. But please tell me, which one is? And it might not never have one. However, it's good enough for me. Specificly, the cons of S410: startup is not fast, focusing sometimes takes longer time than expected. Not good at contiguous shooting. Also I got the famous E18 error after two years of heavy use. Being lucky enough, I just tap it against the table and problem is gone. Other than that, it is so far so good for me to carry it and use it everyday.
I was concerned that I might be getting refilled cartridges because the price was about 40% less than the HP site. However the cartridges are actual new HP cartridges and are performing with my expected HP excellence!
It performed exactly as expected, even with thrid party software as Windvr3 or FlyTV2000. I will recommend upgrading to the full Beyond TV 4 package (Excellent for recording and timeshifting).
This is another one of those items that either works well, barely works, or is broke. This cable works well. It isn't flimsy and I have no fear that it will break if I unplug and replug it when I feel like it. Also, the price is good compared to so many other manufacturers. I like things that simply do what they're supposed to do with no drama. This is another of those things.
I was happy with my headphones and recently decided to call Sennheiser to see if they could check their authenticity. I left a message and a rep just called me back. He asked where I got them from, I told them a seller on Amazon, fulfilled by amazon. He told me they haven't produced CX 300's in 2 years (please note they still produce the CX 300 II) and that even if Amazon fulfilled the order they were most likely fake. I told him that they sounded good and everything looked real but he insisted that given the circumstances (price, seller, discontinued product) that they were almost definitely fake. I am going to return them and will be looking for other headphones. While I do think they sound pretty good for $17 I just can't justify keeping fake ones.
I don't use disks nearly as much as I used to, but I seldom have any problems with Verbatim brand.
I purchased this for my Sprint Mogul. It holds the device very securely, but when the flexible arm is in a curved position from my windshield, it has some "play" in it that causes the PDA to vibrate when going down the highway. If the arm is straight, without curves, it doesn't seem to have the "play" in it. I returned the first one to Amazon for replacement. The second one they sent me was far worse...wish I'd have kept the original. It is acceptable, just annoying to have to put my hand on it to read it when driving. I didn't try the vent mount.
The Altec Lansing ATP3 speakers are ok. Not great. Just ok. For the price I paid, ...[undisclosed dollar amount], I'd say I got my monies worth. Was this the deal of the century - No. Are they worth the list price - definately not. As compared to my stereo speakers, the sound is not nearly as full. The speakers don't have a large volume range and the mid-range is nothging to write home about. The sub-woofer does make for a deep resonate bass sound, however. As you can probably tell, I'm no audio-file, just a music lover who was hoping for a better quality speaker.
I was a little suspicious, because they were so cheap, but these cables work just fine. They were shipped really quickly. No hassles.
The great thing about this speaker is it's simplicity. There's no volume control or on/off switch. The volume is controlled by the attached device. The power turns on when the audio input cable is plugged into the speaker. If you turn off your audio device (MP3 player, cell phone, PDA, etc.) the speaker powers down after a few minutes to save on battery power. It does not come with an AC power supply, but one is available directly from Saitek. I use rechargeable batteries so it doesn't need an electrical outlet and is more portable.You won't get hard pounding bass out of this, but for small room's it will work well. I use it in the bathroom getting ready each day and it fills the room with sound nicely. Plus, it's nice and small so it doesn't take up much room on the counter.I highly recommend it.
I had been very pro-Iomega prior to this experience, having purchased and used two of their 250GB drives and one 80GB drive with great success. This time they sent a drive formatted for use with an Apple and convoluted instructions on how to reformat the drive for Windows XP, which didn't work though I followed them to a "t," and neither their manual nor their website contained a support number. When I referred back to the shipping confirmation e-mail message and got a number to call them at, I was told I could return the drive or pay $25.00 to talk to their technical support desk. All of the first-line support personnel I spoke with were surly and clueless. The one I just spoke with couldn't identify me from the order number sent with the package which was apparently different from the order number they had e-mailed me, and took twenty minutes to process my return, misspelled my name, and probably misspelled my e-mail address in the message she was to have sent with my FedEx return form, because it hasn't yet hit my Inbox. The worst customer-support experience I've yet had.
I've had this unit for two years. Within the first six months I had to take it apart because one fan stopped working. The internal plug on the board had become unplugged. I never traveled with it and it only stayed in my home. Since it never travelled or was bounced around there was no reason it should have become unplugged. I assume the manufacturer didn't properly seat the plug in manufacturing. Once I plugged it in, it worked fine again for about a year. About six months ago the jack on its side where the power cord connects started working intermittently. For a few months I could get it to work by keeping tension on the cord so it would make contact in the jack. Today it stopped working altogether. I took the unit apart again. Since it wasn't working anyway I decided to try something new. This time I took out the board that the speed control, light and jack are mounted on. I also cut the plug off of the power cord and the two plug ends that are on the wires feeding the two fans. I spliced the three black wires together and the three red wires together. Now it works fine. It only runs on one fan speed, high. This is fine for me, at least now it works. I'm an electrician with 25 years experience so taking things apart and fixing them is common to me. These were easy fixes but I don't recommend anybody try it because if you SPLICE THE WIRES INCORRECTLY YOU WILL BURN OUT YOUR USB JACKS AND POSSIBLY YOUR COMPUTER.
I bought this for my wife and so far she likes it fine. The price was right and it is compact which she loves! I would recommend it for the price!
I'll mildly disagree with the other reviewer - yes, the effect is subtle, and while it's a pleasant enough add-on, it's not really worth investing in. I really wanted to keep the overall visual impact of the system to a minimum. To be honest, for $80, it doesn't do enough to warrant being the largest single element in the system. Yes, you can toss it on the floor or next to the couch, but it's still littering up your area someplace, and the ever-so-slight improvement of low-end bass isn't really worth the price. It's actually a credit to the Kloss line that this thing is fairly extraneous; I get very good bass performance out of the existing Model Two/Model CD setup I have, and I guess I was expecting that if they could extract that much low-end tone from the M2 speaker, they'd really punch out some bass from the subwoofer. Not the case. Try the M2 setup first; if you're really starved for more bass and have a spare $80 burning a hole in your pocket, give it a try, but I'd let the stock M2 setup grow on you first. Not a bad product; just not up to the standard set by the rest of the HK line.
This product is Identical to my last Adesso keyboard, minus the extra $30, I can feel the thinner plastic but no difference in performance, Excellent, I've got a Notebook & Laptop with touch pads, I hate it, when I drag files I run out of pad and the files drop, that sucks big times, I loose time correcting problems, with this keyboard I just transfer the reviver between computers no problems, the pad is the worst pointing device ever made, the trackball is the ultimate, everything on this keyboard is positioned perfect, everything is at your finger tips, I can walk around and not worry about wires, scroll wheel is killer, I set it for 1 click per page.. I just Love this keyboard, for the Buck you can't go wrong... I'm waiting for a Bluetooth model, it will complete my entire system...
I am a serious audiophile, and I can legitamatly say that there is not a finer set of speakers available for tenfold the price. I was in the market, as it was, looking for some very high quality speakers. I have tested Bose, JLB, Panasonic, Kenwood, et cetera, and I can proudly say that this speaker system delivers more punch than Mike Tyson (on a good, non biting, day. The bass is amazing, truly a must see device. The periferals are astounding. I definitly recommend this set. Buy and bid with confidence, knowing that the system you will get is beyond reality in its quality.
I connected this router to my home network in just a few minutes. Easy as pie. I have two WIN 98 PC's, one XP notebook, one Vista PC, one MacBook Pro, one iMac and a PS3. I am mixing 'N' with 'G' and so far it works great. If I encounter any problems I will update this review.I did use a cable to connect one of my WIN 98 machines but from what I've seen I don't need to wire any PC to the router to get it to work just fine. I did install the included software on this PC with ease.I tested the internet speed on each PC and it is by far faster than my old 2WIRE DSL modem/router that up and died on me.I highly recommend this router. Fast and easy to install.
I really was looking to buy a non-Canon battery pack (or 2) but after seeing the various tech specs on others that claim cell capacities higher than are even made to fit in this size case, I knew the best thing was to stick with the honest listing of 1390mAh Canon lists.After all, I already knew how good this one was from using the original that came with the camera.. I'm sure I'll be better off in the long run.Now using the optional Canon battery grip & two of these packs for an honest total of 2780 mAh my 20 & 40D just keep going all day long.Update 09/03/2008Packs are still going strong and holding a charge like new, very happy with them. I might add that so is my original equipment battery from 2005 8-) Shooting on average 10,000 photos per year.
They came in OEM packaging but I was suprised at how thick these were compared to previous retail packaged version I've bought in the past. The shipping went up a little too much for multiple items (seeing as it was still sent in a USPS Flat-Rate Priority Mail box) but two of these and one TOSlink cable only set me back $11.95. Amazing price and good quality.
I used this to connect two 50ft sections of network cable. It did the job and at the perfect price.
This camera takes quite nice pictures under the proper environment and settings. If one is outdoors with lots of light or if one uses the flash with the LCD turned off, then the pictures produced usually turn out very well. However, if one is indoors and uses the LCD to compose the shot, then pictures can get blurry. What seems to happen in this case is that once one gets a focus lock on the subject, if the subject moves after the focus lock is registered, the photos end up blurry. To avoid this is to turn off the LCD and rely on the viewfinder. Pictures end up clearer this way, however, that way the way one sees the image appear in the viewfinder isn't a true representation of the image like it would be if composed by the LCD screen.
... I took a few test shots at high resolution, installed the software and hooked it up to a Win XP Home edition machine. Nice clear shots without fiddling with any of the options. How can you beat such high resolution, a flash and upgradeable memory for so little money?Edited: All subsequent shots were lousy. I don't know what happened but luckily I was able to return the critter.
I already own several other decks but I wanted one that spun three speeds so I didn't have to swap out a turntable just for 78's and I wanted the simplicity of just changing cartridge headshells w/ stylus' for 78's.I also have a Technics SL 1200 so in comparison to that, this deck isn't a bad contender. Obviously they look a lot alike, but so do other turntables that try to mimick the SL 1200.But, my quest was for a decent turntable for the various speeds and they aren't easily found. I tried a Thorens TD-190 deck because it offered 3 speeds as well as having auto-play but it was a piece of crap. It was a 500 dollar machine and it cost me [...] bucks just to send it back. It had poor isolation, it howled and was very cheaply made.When I saw the AT PL-120 I gave it some hard thought in regards to trying another TT in hopes of finding one that works well. I also had to wait to purchase one because they were going through the design change for a USB output.After receiving it I must say that I'm not disappointed. It isn't as well made as the Technics SL1200 and here are a couple things I can say that differ.The arm looks a little bit more cheaply made but only in regards to the rear plastic assembly of the tube. Other than that, it looks the same and functions and tracks very well.The tone-arm base to the plynth isn't as well constructed as the SL1200 as seen by the anti-skate knob, the VTA adjuster and arm lift assembly.The platter itself isn't the most perfectly machined platter I've seen, but it's only apparent when spinning at 78 RPM.The plynth isn't as heavy as the SL1200 but it's much better than other decks I've looked at and tried before. It's actually rather heavy, solid and well isolated from foot falls and feedback. I play my system loud and I use a sub-woofer so feedback is a major issue for me.I didn't need a deck that spins in reverse but it's there if I decide to use it, I guess. I'm not using the cartridge supplied with this unit due it tracks heavier than I prefer and it won't deliver the type of sound I desire. I will install it into an old Garrard TT though so it won't go to waste. I currently am using a Stanton 681EEE cart but I have an AT120 ordered. I also have several other carts in my possesion, along with an AT440mL, that sound very nice on this machine. I also have a Stanton cart for 78's.I give this turntable 5 stars across the board because I've dealt with lots of decks and I've seen that many on the market fall short of doing the things a turntable need to do like track well, hold their correct speed and isolate themselves from external sound waves.The cost of the AT PL-120 is a real value in terms of the quality you'll obtain considering the junk you'll likely find with other products.You might say I have an audiophile way of thinking but I'm not able to afford extravagant gear. I value my sound though and I know what I expect from it. I have good equipment and I don't use junk.The PL-120 is a good purchase if you're looking for a good playing deck. It has an excellent motor drive that's strong and dead-on.I advise to stay away from the fancy looking decks that look hi-tech, light weight in construction and made with hollow plastic housings.
I had to buy this to replace the earbud on my headset. The new one works perfectly. No complaints here.
With one of these and one D-Link DWA-556 i could really make my DIR 655 shows your real potential.If you want to use a N router with full capacity you have to use it only in N mode with n cards. Not mixed mode with b,g,n cards on the client computers.Now my wi-fi is very nice.Playing HD movies (720p) with no glitches.
I purchased this unit not too long ago and find it very reliable as far as playing the multitude of discs that it features. However, upon reviewing the manual many times, I have tried to understand why the Technical Reviewer states that it can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs when the manual plainly states this unit can only record to DVD+R & DVD+RW discs.Aside from that, I have found this unit very attractive and reliable. The picture quality is very good and the functions are easy to handle.The greatest feature about this Coby DVDR1300 Player/Recorder is that it has a built-in 5.1 channel tuner which can be hooked up to your TV set. Audio cables are necessary for the sound and included with this unit.Overall, this unit which is reasonably priced is a sure bet for anyone looking for a notably fine product and a satisfactory performance.
This was my second try at a tilt mount for my 46" LCD TV. This one was long enough to span 3 wall studs on 16 " centers, which I needed so I could mount the TV in the right position over a fireplace. I also preferred attaching to 3 studs with a large TV, to make a more solid installation. The first mount I tried was too short and would only span 2 wall studs, placing the mount off-center. This model was easy to istall and the built-in level was a big help when working alone.
My wife and I are professional musicians and own two of these units. We make our own CD's for demos and to sell at shows and have copied 100's of discs. These machines often work around the clock. They wre a great deal at $150.00 each, but I had to send back two that didn't work to end up with two good ones. They each have different quirks. For example, on one I can change the disc in one tray while the other is finalizing; on the other I can't. I also tried two of the RCA versions of this machine. Neither worked. In fact the drawers wouldn't open on one of the RCA's!I am very grateful to the first reviewer. One of my Koss machines stopped working yesterday. I had to pick it up and shake it to get a tray to open! After reading the advice about Maxell discs, which I was using, I bought some Sony discs and now it is working again.If you buy one of these machines test EVERY possible function including recording from all inputs as soon as you get it as the quality control is erratic.As far as not being able to control the recording level is concerned, this is a problem when recording from analog sources such as tape and vinyl. I have to turn off my stereo speakers, crank the stereo amp to get a level, and then monitor with my wireless speakers from the Koss headphone output. These speakers have individual volume controls. You could also use headphones with a volume control or headphone mixer. I get excellent recordings this way.All in all this machines are a great thing to own at the price, but it takes a few work arounds to use them successfully.
I purchased this expensive All in one 12-30-2005 exactly 2 months after warranty while replacing black ink cartridge. The plastic piece that holds the metal clip in place broke off and is not repairable or replaceable. BUYER BEWARE! HP printers are not same quality as they used to be. This is very expensive for a DISPOSABLE product!!!!
I received a bonus one year from my job and then used some gift money to purchase this camera. I was very excited to purchase a higher quality digital camera than my first camera. My sister in law had this camera and she loved it. And having a 35mm camera similar I found it easy to use. It takes beautiful photos, love the ability to do manual focus with the lens. After about a year the flash wouldn't pop up on its own. It would stick and I would get an error message on the screen. I looked into the cost of sending it back to Canon for repair but the cost just to check the camera was outrageous so I am just trying to live with it. I just wish I was able to purchase a Canon product with lasting-power but in these disposable times, everything we purchase is made to be short-lived I guess.
I'm all about buying OEM cartridges, so I was very skeptical about these. But with HP gouging an ABSURD $144 for a 12A OEM twin pack at Office Max, I figured I'd give these a shot. Under $17 delivered?! There has to be a catch. But the fact is, they print beautifully -- nice dark blacks and very clear resolution. Even if they last only half as long as OEM, they're still eight-and-a-half times cheaper! Buy with confidence...
While my Schosche HA1563B multi mountning kit was easy to install, the frame for the head unit was broken. I used it anyway because I did'nt want to go through the hassle of returning it and waiting for a new one.
This thing is awesome. The iPod controls work great and I now leave my iPod in the glove box it has everything the iPod has right on the screen and there is no real delay with the steering wheel controls... Glad I got it.
I have purchased Coby products before and have found them to be quite satisfactory, but I found myself surprisingly unimpressed with this item. Unlike its 1 GB predecessor, this MP3 Player is exremely light weight and I feel as if I'm going to break the thing, because it's made of such thin plastic. It also takes a really long time to turn on, an unimpressive 10-15 seconds vs. the original's 5-10 (and it has nothing to do with how many songs are on the thing). Another issue, is that this thing isn't easy to operate at all and the instructions aren't that helpful with setting it up. I've owned mine for a few weeks now, and I'm still having difficulty with uploading my songs! I really just wished that they had stuck with the original 1 GB MP3 player design, and just gave it more GB's this time around...
I am a new to photography and I am glad I went for this flash. This flash has the power and extra features to grow with.
I bought this item when I realized that my friend from the UK had left my old adaptor attached to her hair dryer when she departed for England. I was left with no means of plugging in my UK-bought computer and so hastily ordered the first adaptor I could find. Since it arrived I've been using it to power my computer, and it's doing just as well as my last one... It's an adaptor that does it's job, it's relatively cheap and you could do a lot worse.
Works like a charm. A little slow, and remember to wipe the dust off of the flatbed after each batch, but by far a better solution than scanning by hand.
I purchased this lens a few days ago and now I see what all the fuss was about. I could have had the 80-400 but it focuses way too slow. Dreadful. I guess I have been spoiled with the AFS lenses. Well this one will not let you down.THE GOOD:The lens is balanced, you notice that right away. You can hand-hold the lens and it is not front-heavy like the 600/4 is. You point it somewhere and it will not try to leap out of your arms like a hyperactive terrier.The build is very nice. None of the ugly cheap plastic on the barrel as you see on inexpensive zooms. This is well made, in Japan. No expense was spared.The results are phenomenal. I zoomed in on the laptop and the image was pixelating and still retained sharpness! I will only hand-hold this lens but I am 6'4 and 240lbs.THE BAD:Amazon recommends Tiffen filters. I say stick with Nikon because the filter is part of the optical calculation (you need a filter and cannot shoot without one). Yes they cost more but this is not a time to get cheap.It is heavy. It needs a very wide strap, like for a mailbag. Nikon should have included one if you ask me.It needs the TC-14E II. The lens is a 200-400 zoom on my D700 but with a 1.4x it becomes a 280-560mm. Once you break 500mm a whole new world opens up for you.Now I thought of the 300mm as well, and used to own one when the F5 came out. But I always used a TC to get to 600mm. This way I keep image quality and have many options for focal length. The results are worth every penny!
Spent alot of time looking for a router that really works to improve my experience with Vonage VoIP phone work. Didn't know where to get reliable information until I read the customer feedback on this product here on Amazon.I took the plunge based on a those few positive reviews that people had with this router and the improvement they saw on their VoIP phones. Glad I did.That is why I am taking the time to write this--This router has proven to have a very long range, be effective , well priced, secure and simple to use.
I definatley back this product up on quality and service. I however regret to inform you that this product does not work with an Xbox 360! The actual casing around the cable is too large to fit in the gap in the back of the Xbox. I still use this product for my computer to TV and it works great but I was hoping to use it for dual purposes. I would recommend this product, however if you are looking to buy this for the use with an Xbox 360, STAY AWAY!!! HAHA
This product does not come in the original HP product box as pictured. I ordered one and received an expired printhead that is unusable in my DesignJet 130nr. They are not telling you the whole story about this product.
I bought this as a second light stand to hoist my second 430ex flash unit. I already own a bogen 3373 retractable 5-piece light stand, which is pretty light, and fits very well into my backpack. Now this Westcott stand iself is pretty light and the construction seems pretty durable.However, I was concerned to note that it does not collapse down to the size of the Bogen light stand,which seems a pain in the neck, considering how portable I wanted to be. I may have to end up buying another bag if I need to lug it outdoors.I know they don't make claims on the product description, but somehow I was not able to get this information either from the reviews, or from the product specifications, online. Nonetheless, the product holds my savage umbrella pretty well, and is definitely a great deal at half the price of the Bogen light stand.
This is what is needed to make the camera work as it should for a good amount of time. Has done the job well.
Exactly what I had been looking for in a cat5/6 cable. Works great and have not had any problems with slowdown or dropped sites since connecting to router.
I just got this thing hooked up yesterday and I am blown away. My neighbors are gonna be pissed.I spent the last 3 weeks looking online and in stores (Fry's, Good Guys, Circuit City, Best Buy, Costco, Sears, Walmart, Kmart, etc.) I know...I need a life...but I wanted to find a nice HTIB (home theater in the box) that I could afford (around $500) and that would sound really good. There are a few out there. Sony makes a few decent Dream Systems, Panasonic, Pioneer Elite ($1200) sounded great, but was out of my price range...and it had the receiver as a combo unit with the DVD player. When I first started researching, I thought that I wanted a system with receiver and DVD as one component to save space, but after talking to several sales folks, and listening to 30+ systems...I came to the conclusion that I would get a much better value by using my existing DVD and adding a reciever.Love at first listen....while at Fry's listening to several systems, I was completely unimpressed...the salesman asked if I could spend a little more...like $699. I originally wanted to stay around $500, but told him to show me what he had in mind. Just looking at the Onkyo HT-S870 impressed me. The receiver is THX Select certified...try to find a THX Select certified receiver for $699...with no speakers....you'll be hard pressed. Most start at $799 and go to $2000+ for the receiver alone. The other thing I noticed right away was the size of the speakers and the fact that they have wooden enclosures, not the cheap plastic like most inexpensive HTIBs.He turned on the Onkyo system, and I knew I had to have it. No kidding, this thing was in a completely different class than the $300-700 Sony's, Panasonics, etc. It was so much richer when turned up, with no distortion. The others that I had listened to sounded like boom boxes, in comparison. There was a Pioneer Elite that sounded great, but it cost about $1200.After getting it home and spending about an hour setting it up. I am very happy with my decision. I turned the Matrix up and even in the bar scene where the music is blasting in the background and making my walls shake...you can hear Trinity whispering to Neo very clearly.So far, I am very happy.
I ordered this product to upgrade the memory in my Sony VAIO. Through Amazon Prime, I received my order within a day. The memory was simple to install and now my laptop runs much faster than it did before. I have no complaints about this purchase thus far.
Oh dear, oh dear. After trying unsucessfully to capture video with the DVC 80, I took it back for a refund and thought I'd try the DVC 90 instead, hoping that it would give better results. But again, all I got was a blank screen and absolutely no video or sound. I tested it on 3(!) different VCRs and 2 different computers (2.0ghz, 2.8ghz, both have 512mb ram) and had no luck whatsoever. Trouble shooting is a joke. Customer suport practically non-existent. I'm going to send this one back to the supplier too. I'm never buying anything by "Pinacle" again; perhaps "Nadir" would have been a more appropriate name for them. How do these people remain in business ?
I have several of these enclosures.Their reviews were excellent.The reviews are matched by their performance, and ease of set up and operation.Top notch product.
My first digital camera but I had no trouble in getting started with it. My first 29 pictures (default settings) were all good. The more I discovered about it the better I liked it. Since most of my pictures go on the family web page, I found that 1/4 picture size (4x6), and quality set on 'good' the pictures are as good as any you find on a computer and they fit perfect on a page at 800x600 res. And the best thing, you get 101 pictures on the 16mb card that is included. By Bill Bailey, Kaufman County, Tx
Cartridge works as expected. Installed this in my printer upon receiving it and didn't have any problems thereafter. Definitely worth buying if you have an EPSON printer with this cartridge as a qualifying product...
I ordered this product as a replacement for an old bookbag. The ordering process was very easy and took just a few minutes. I was suprised to find the product arrived in 4 days, despite using the 5 - 8 day free shipping. The bookbag itself is very comfortable and rooms. There are several compartments of various sizes, perfect for all the crap an IT guy has to carry. The description states it will fit a 16" laptop; which is does, but my 15.6 is a little awkward to get inside. I do like the extra comfort padding and the elastic velcro to hold my laptop in place.
Seems most of the complaints have been by techies because the fingerprint reader doesn't work with non Microsoft internet browsers but for me with MS Internet Explorer it has worked perfectly. I have a ton of sites I go to from online banking to email to instant messaging (probably over 10 in all) and the reader works like a charm! The only comments I have (which aren't necessarily disadvantages) are the following:-The fingerprint reader takes about 2-3 seconds to read your fingerprint. It doesn't really need to be cleaned that often either like one reviewer stated but maybe it does if you have dirty fingers lol-the keys on the keyboard seem a little closer together but I have noticed this on all the Microsoft keyboards I have tried. Maybe its just a matter of getting use to the difference.-The keyboard is wired and the mouse is wireless. Each uses its own USB port, 2 in all.-Lastly the fingerprint reader stays lit all the time so if you leave your computer on at night like I do you will definitely notice the red glow.All I gotta say is try it out, you just might like it!
I have this switch in my office to switch between a Windows laptop and a Linux workstation. When switched to my workstation, my laptop does not recognize that it is connected to keyboard/monitor. When I want to switch back, I have to force the laptop to use the external monitor. A KVM switch should be designed to simulate that connection. There are better, cheaper switches on the market. The KVM switch I have at home does not exhibit this problem and in other ways works much better than this one does.Avoid this one.
connections worked for older hummingbird transducer to new HDR 610 as quoted. Performs as stated.
I checked consumer reports for the best Audio and Video Receivers and they ranked the Onkyo among the top. I found that this particular receiver was at a very good price for all the bells and whistles. I am not dissapointed. This receiver has great surround sound options and was easy to set up. I would highly recommend this A/V receiver to anyone.
looking at the product it will be obvious that these glasses are nowhere near to what it claims. Dont be fooled here. they are just lousy. i used it with my 160 gb classic ipod after making some changes to the ipod software. Big mistake !!!If you still want to buy this anyway, i would advice to buy some ducttape along with product and use it all over yr head. the suffocation caused would be better than using this glasses.trust me on that...
We purchased this mouse with our Dell laptop. We have to change batteries every 2 -4 days and we are using Duracell Ultra's. If we remember to unplug it every night we may get an extra day out of it. We are always having to reset it by pressing the mouse button with the usb connection. Would not recommend this mouse. It does work well, when it works, but who wants a mouse that only works really well for a day or two.
Bought this digital camcorder 2 weeks ago from amazon.com, the size is amazingly small and very confortable in holding it while shooting. Picture and sound quality are excellent. the 3-way PC LINK is easy to connect and an excellent features that I ever seen. The 3&quot; LCD is very clear and and reduce strain on eye. The digital zoom plays very well and picture is clear and bright. I am pleased with it so far for all the features and will write again once I have more experinece on it.
They truly do have great sound if you are fond of the lows freq. in audio. Only complaint I have is I bought mine May 28, 2008 and noticed yesterday Aug 20, 2008 the left bud stopped working. That's not even 3 months and I have been taking extra care with them.
Don't buy this one if you aim using it on a Genesis 1 or Sega CD unit. This is a cheaply constructed switched power supply, the same kind you use to charge a cell phone. By the weight (extremely light) you will notice something is wrong and indeed it is. Switched power adaptors have a lot of noise which must be filtered, but the Genesis is not prepared for that so you'll be playing with a nice "buzzing" noise all the time (great huh?). Last, it's targeted to Genesis systems but the max current it supports is 850mA, when the console demands 1200mA so expect it failing soon. Garbage!
I put this card in my LG Chocolate and it has been great. My phone had no problems recognizing it, and I am very satisfied with the storage 1 gig gives me on my phone for my music and pictures. I would recommend this product to anyone who likes to listen to music on their phone and/or store a ton of pictures.
I purchased the IPOD shuffle as a birthday present for my son. Within 24 hours it had ceased to work. While connected to the PC with the power adapter, it became super hot. I returned it and got a new one.The new one worked fine for about a week. Then my son started hearing a popping noise through his earphones. Thinking the phones were just bad, we swapped it out with another set of phones we had ... but the problem persists. I'm guessing the jack is bad this time.With all the good reviews, I guess the problems I'm having are rare, but c'mon. I'll be returning the second one tonight, and I have to tell you ... three strikes and you're out IPOD Shuffle.
This device is simply "ok." It lacks a lot of features found on better iPod alarm clocks. My daughter wanted something simple and loved the pink color, so I bought it for her. Works well for what it does. Sound quality is fairly bland.
This product is worth every penny. Whether you are doing a power rating on a desktop computer to judge the proper size of a UPS, finding out how much your entertainment system pulls when it is active/idle, or just seeing how much power things consume. I found out that my entire desktop (computer, router, modem, printer, monitor) uses just 20 watts when I power down, so no need to unplug or flip off the surge protector, since the savings would be just a few cents. Overall, a very worthwhile purchase.
This small speaker system is a revelation. Found them on the shelf at Walmart for under $20. I originally passed it up and thought for the price, no way. I started to look at the ones which cost around $50 and more. But my eyes keep coming back to this box. The specs are modest and albiet, honest, 2 watts each for small speakers and 5 watts for the sub. Remembering my lessons from early hifi about amount of power necessary to double sound, it did not make sense to spend any more for an incremental bit of power, which the more expensive systems were offering. So I bought the SBS 380. Nicely made, sound is quite good. Not a lot of power, but it is full and rich which hooked up to my creative mp3 and I adjusted the mp3 tone setup judicously.The big revelation came with hooking it up to the TV. I don't have a surround system in the house I rent, it comes with a mid-line 27" with a headphone jack. Hooking this system up to the TV was mind-blowing. Adjusted the tone controls on the TV and sound is amazing. Loud and full. While not audiophile, the setup is quite good. Movies come alive. I tailor the sound using the TV's tone and volume controls. What a deal for under $20.... Don't know about other creative speaker products, but this one is amazing.At some point I plan to try it on my laptop, but right now with MP3 player and TV I have gotten more than I hoped. Good sound, great price!
I have my Quantum battery attached to a manfrotto light stand and photogenic softbox. This is a great way to keep the battery attached without fear of it falling off the stand.
I normally don't bother commenting on products, but after reading the previous postings I thought I needed to. This card is not at all bad for the price. I have used it on several systems with no problems. As with most USB devices, plug it in after you boot your system and you won't have a problem like one of the previous reviewers.I have used it on both Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems with no problems. I plugged it in, the OS wanted a driver, I put in the CD that it came with. It worked fine. I have captured home movies and commercial movies from my VHS player without incident. I have used it many times with my camcorder with no problems. I even plugged it into my laptop and captured movies off my TIVO system -worked great!Another writer complained about it not working with Micro$oft MovieMaker. For the love of anything decent; don't use Moviemaker; it is trash. Don't blame the Dazzle capture device on that. The Dazzle card comes with Pinnacle Studio express which works fine; use it.Another reviewer was having problems with the sound, most likely just needed to check the connections. I work as an IT specialist for a unit in the U.S. army with 750 workstations and I see some of the silliest things. It wouldn't surprise me a bit if he/she simply didn't have the RCA cables plugged in correctly -or at all for that matter.I do have one complaint with this device. Pinnacle has made no drivers for Linux -which, in my experience, is a far superior OS compared to Windows - and it doesn't appear they will ever put much effort towards it. Fortunately, others have developed Linux drivers for most of the other Pinnacle devices.BOTTOM LINE, this card is well worth the money if you want an inexpensive video capture card with a USB connector. If you are using a desktop and have an open PCI slot I would recommend the Hauppauge WinTV PCI video capture card (~$43.00) If you have $199.00 to spend on a USB capture card I would recommend the Hauppauge WintTV-PVR-USB2 capture card.
Solid construction and very heavy duty! Looks great in our server room. I would def buy this item for all my future IT needs
Presto 02970 Professional SaladShooter Electric Slicer/Shredder, WhiteThe shipping was supposed to be free but I got charged for shipping.I am definitely satisfied with the item itself.
It is power cord. I plugged a Sony Blu-Ray player. After that, I didn't look at and didn't think of it because the Sony Blu-Ray player has power!
I love this remote. It's great, and not just for working out. There is one problem--It reverses the headphones. For example, if something is supposed to come out of the left one, when the remote is plugged in it comes out of the right one. You really dont notice it with regular music, but definetly with things like Adam Sandler, and talking that uses different sides for each person. I still gave it 4 stars though, because I thought it was a great idea. Why I didnt give it 5- Both the headphone and the remote cord seem too long. I cant clip it to my pocket because I trip over it...If you have a way around this, definety buy it.
5 stars bought this to fit a pioneer avh-1400 into my 2006 cadillac cts and it did exactly what is was designed to do! Fit perfectly and looks awesome i would recomend this product to anybody
Simply, This Product Is Sold As 1.1 USB Hub (Still Some Times Needed For Technical Reasons In Legacy Computers) While It Is A Very Standard USB 2.0 Hub !!I Think Taking Advantage of Customers Being In Need To USB 1.1 Hub (Which Is Very Rare To Find Now) & Selling Them This Standard USB 2.0 Hub As A USB 1.1 Hub, Is Illegal !!
I received it sooner then expected. Knowing I paid under 100.00 I wasn't expecting much. But what I got was fantastic. easy to use(even for a electronic idiot like myself), great pic's for the money.
This Sony VAIO PCG-Z1WA Notebook PC with Intel Centrino 1.7 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW & DVD-ROM Combo Drive is a great price. Most Centrino laptops come with a 1.3-1.5 GHz but this is top of the line with 1.7 GHz. Even so most laptops that even come with 1.7 GHz is probably $2,500.00 and up. I looked at a lot of manufactures for notebooks, such as Dell, HP, Toshiba, and more. All of them didn't come with the technology I needed for a good price. But this one stood out. For this price you can even buy some accessories to make it even better. I upgraded the Hard Drive to 80 GB. Now I can really enjoy this laptop and know that this technology will not become old. Also I saw another laptop from Sony which was a 1.5 GHz Centrino processor. It was $1,899.00. It is mostly the same but the processor is lower and the video card is 32 MB. And this one comes with a big 64 MB. If you purchase this laptop I would also recomend a new desktop for the home by Sony. They have the most powerful computers for the best price.
Great for that person that hates to get up every time you want to move between which component you want to use.
I don't like this item. It's too hard to set hair; the clips donot work for me.
I am not a photographic fanatic, nor am I an expert in the area of the photography. I simply bought this because after 2 weeks of research, I decided it was the best price/feature combo in the 3MP range (when it was still available on Amazon). ... Was I ever right, I have been strutting around with this and comparing it to my friends and relatives cameras for awhile now, and I love watching the shocked (or jealous) look on their faces when I told them how much, I mean how little, I paid for it. I am not going to go on about the features since you can read yourselves, but I have taken pictures in every imaginable conditions, sunny, dark, rainy, indoor w/ or w/o lights, even on a sunny day after overnight snow when the glare off the snow was overwhelming, the pictures always come out looking good. Of course, it pays to read the manual and know some extra tricks. So good luck if you can find one, don't hesitate to buy it.
The bottom line is this is a great turntable for the price.The turntable is quite heavy, sturdy, die-cast aluminum, it's definitely got some heft to it. It's direct-drive, and has some cool features (which I probably won't use) such as 78 RPM, reverse, and adjustable pitch.In addition to a great turntable, you also get a decent quality Audio Technica cartridge. I've seen other reviewers say they pulled that cartridge and put in a high-end Shure cartridge for better sound, and that probably does make a difference. But I have no complaints with the cartridge that ships with it.Finally, the turntable has a built-in phono pre-amp to deliver line-level output, which is great if you're hooking it up to a sound card to digitize your old LP's.My one complaint really is that the audio patch-cables are hard-wired to the turntable (as many others have mentioned), and they're kind of short. They're probably long enough if you're hooking it to your stereo, but if you're putting it on a nearby desk or table and running it into the sound card at the back of your computer on the floor (as I bet at least half the people purchasing this are), it's too short, so you have to get an extender cable, instead of just being able to use an RCA cable you may have lying around.I did not experience any of the 60 Hz hum that some other reviewers mentioned.Overall, it's a decent sounding turntable, with a cartridge and phono pre-amp, at an excellent price.
This Keyboard has no "Windows" Key.For a MAC user, this is a big problem. One of the most handy & needed keys on a MAC is the "Command" key, which is the equivalent of the "Windows" key on a PC. Normally if u buy a keyboard sold for Windows, it works with a MAC & the Windows key does the Command key function on a MAC. But this bugger has no such key. This keyboard looks like a Thinkpad keyboard with UltraNav. Apparently they chose not to fit them w/ a Windows key.W/ a Mac, the only solution I know to this problem is to reassign the Command key to the Caps Lock Key, but then u no longer have a caps lock key.With a PC Windows machine, there are drivers that can be downloaded that may enable you to reassign some other key to the Windows function. W/ a windows PC, I never used the windows key anyway.I spent a lot of time with the IBM (actually Lenova) support. I got lots of no help from them. They didn't know about the Windows key issue. I was told that since I didn't buy from Lenova, but from a retailer, it wasn't their problem, but the retailer's -- go to them. However, the booklet with the keyboard gives their number to phone for hardware support. & they do have a warranty, at least on paper.Also, they cud not tell me what some other keys were supposed to do. The middle "mouse" key I found out on the internet is supposed to scroll. There is no scroll wheel on this keyboard, tho u can accomplish the same thing with the up & down arrows. But on my Mac, that middle key does nothing detectable.There was no actual manual w/ this keyboard. The installation instructions say basically to plug the USB cable into a USB port. The documentation was practically useless, except in giving me contact phone number(s), etc.I don't know if the trackpoint will be my cup of tea yet. I think my fingers will get tired of using it; but it is a new experience & one may get used to it & like it.I just wish I could find a good keyboard w/ a built in trackball that was reliable. As of yet, I have been unable to locate such an animal. I have tried a couple of wireless trackball keyboards that were bummers because of not lasting & one of them not registering keystrokes, requiring a lot of retyping.One positive about this IBM keyboard is that it requires no batteries, I guess running off of UBS port electricity.As I continue to try this keyboard, not sure if I shud return it, I am having lots of troubles with the keyboard doing things at random that I do not want. It just jumped up 4 paragraphs for some reason & Iead to move the cursor back to this line to continue typing. sometimes it spontaneously jumps to the start of the line. It may be that my palm is accidentally activating some of the special keys, like alt, control, fn at the bottom of the keyboard as I type. I have taped a some pasteboard cardboard pieces on the palm rest areas to try to raise my palm & prevent this. We shall see. sometimes I -- I just tried to make a captial s on sometimes & it came out small. As I was saying, sometimes when I am in an internet browser, it jumps back to a previous page & I lose what I was typing in a debate on a forum. I may be accidentally activating some shortcut key combo from time to time, but I don't know how to deactivate the shortcuts. I don't think that w/ a Mac I can program this thing. Probably there is fancy software with this keyboard that u can get for a PC w/ which u could alter the shortcuts or deactivate them. Of all the keyboards I have ever had, this is the worst on suddenly doing strange things; never had such an experience before.
At $8.95, when similar generics are $30+, I guess I can't complain too much.I can only speak for the Pentax Optio WP (5mp version). The TechPower batteries seemed to come DOA after an overnight charge on each (I bought two). I was about to return them I decided to try something. I inserted a battery into my camera, and wedged in a tiny piece of paper over the battery and closed the battery door. Sure enough, it worked.The contacts on the TechPower are almost less then a millimeter shorter than my other Optio 3rd party and OEM batteries. But it was enough to cause the batteries not to connect.So I cut a few strips from a pizza box (little thicker, and locks the battery in better), and set it on top each time I put the battery in. So far so good.
I purchased this VCR from Amazon.com because my old one broke and is currently being repaired. I needed a good replacement VCR and fast.This VCR is great! As I have always been impressed with all of Sony's products I have purchased in the past, this VCR continues that great legacy. I get my nicely designed VCR with front inputs, in/out RCA and RF on the back. The controller is nicely designed and easy to use. It comes with batteries for the remote, another plus of not having to buy. A great thing is it comes with an extra RF cable to allow you to continue WATCHING cable AND RECORD at the same time! (when connected properly)In recording experience, it works great, and timer features, everything is here and I am definently happy. Only small minor flaw is that pushing the record button to record, it takes perhaps 3 to 5 seconds for the tape to &quot;actually&quot; start recording, so if you want to record something, hit record early, then hit pause, and you can go from there.This is a great VCR for [the price]! Check it out.
Yes its USB, but you have to use the Plantronics software that you have to download from their site since you are not plugging directly into your soundcard. Their application is horrible and not user friendy. Chatting sounded very tinny and I couldn't get my volume high enough to hear people. The headphones are a little bit better for listening to stereo music then their Audio 60 headset. For the price and inconvenience, this headset isn't worth the money. Buy the non USB Stereo 60!
I bought this camera when it was new on display at circuit city and it worked great for a while but at some point the LCD quit working. I have had the camcorder close to five years and other than the LCD issue it is a great camcorder.
It's true...I am a chronically unorganized person. My office is a mess, my desk is a mess, and my schedule...well we won't even talk about that.Fortunately, one aspect of my life has become a little easier to manage thanks to my brand spanking new Palm Vx. Until recently, I didn't really see the use in a PDA but when others in my office began raving about theirs, I took a leap of faith and bought a Vx.What Is It?Essentially, the Palm Vx is the high end (non-color) organizer offered by Palm. The Vx is capable of managing your calendar, email, task list, address book and offers a whole host of other capabilities through third-party software.The Vx has a sleek, silver aluminum case that offers more protection than the traditional plastic case. In addition, the Vx has a slim design that is nearly half the width of many of the other PDAs on the market.How Can It Organize My Life?First, get rid of that bulky Franklin planner! The Vx can store everything you would typically store without all that paper mess. Need to make a note? Write it in the Vx's notepad. Need to check your schedule? Check it out in the Vx's scheduler. Just about the only thing you can't do with a Vx that you could do with a Franklin is doodle (and I probably just haven't figured out how to do that yet).How Easy Is It To Install It?Installing the Vx is relatively easy. Just connect the cradle to a serial port on the back of your computer, pop in the CD and run the setup. The Palm Desktop software setup walks you through the process in about 5 minutes.Be careful, however, if you are going to use Outlook for your email client. In order to use Outlook, you have to have the PocketMirror software installed (it comes with the Palm CD). When the setup asks you if want to setup your PDA to read email, click the button that says "Learn More About Using Microsoft Outlook". This will setup the PocketMirror conduit and enable your Vx to read and send email through Outlook. ...Well, as I mentioned above, you get sleek looking PDA that replaces your traditional planner. On top of that, however, you get rechargeable NiCad batteries which are a must for anyone who uses their PDA a lot. There's nothing more irritating than to have your AA batteries die in the middle of a meeting.Also, you get a nice looking leather cover, which I promptly replaced with a BodyGlove neoprene cover for $20. I wanted the extra protection and I liked the ability to hold business cards in my PDA case.What Are The Downsides??The first downside is lack of expandability. Although you are able to connect a modem for mobile access, I don't like the fact that you can't add more memory or modules such as MP3 players, digital cameras or any of the other modules offered for the Handspring. Apparently, Palm realized that I was not the only person who feels this way because the new generation of Palm PDAs (the m500 series) offer memory expansion slots and additional modules.Although it doesn't mater all that much to me, I guess some would consider the lack of color to be a downside. Although I did consider the Palm IIIc when looking at PDAs I chose to go with the smaller, lightweight model rather than the bulkier model that offered color. I don't miss having color so it's not really that big of a downside.The only other downside I see is the fact that the cradle shipped with the PDA runs off a serial port instead of a USB. Although I don't notice a big difference in the time it takes to sync, I would like to know that as serial port becomes more outdated, I can continue to use my PDA.OverallI am really impressed with my Vx. I have been using it for a couple of months now and have nothing but praise for it. The batteries hold their charge for quite a long time, the sync process is relatively quick, and the organizer itself has attracted a lot of comments.If you are considering a PDA, I would definitely take a look at the Vx. It's well worth the money.
I have owned this remote for a year and a half. It worked fine the first few months and then it became hard to charge. I cleaned the contacts and that would help for a few weeks. It then started resetting whenever I would pick it up too fast or bump it. I continued to have problems with it not charging and resetting. Now it doesn't work at all. I can't get it to charge at all.I would just like to warn people that as others have said in their reviews, this unit has real problems with charging. I think you would be better off buying a unit that uses rechargeable double or triple A's. I also have the Logitech 659 and so far haven't had any troubles with it. Too bad about the 880.
I bought my Fujifilm 1400...a year ago. It was the best purchase I ever made. It's easy to use, compact, and accesories are easy to find. The pictures are fantastic, I have to blow the pictures up to the point of ridiculous in order to see pixtels. when I call up a picture, it fills my SVGA screen in it's entirety with a crisp, clean photograph. It's memory cards (SmartMedia)are cheap & easy to find. Since I bought my camera, most of my family have bought digital cameras. And the others are planning to buy one.
This adapter is made for the first generation shuffle. I tried to use it for the second generation shuffle using a UBS adapter. Unfortunately, it does not work with the second generation shuffle.
My cable arrived promptly, and was exactly as described. I am especially happy with the fact that all 5 cables (3 component and 2 audio) are all connected to minimize confusion/clutter. Quality is good (the cables appear to be heavy duty), though I am using it to connect a standard DVD player to an HDTV so it is not being used to carry a full 1080p signal.
The was screen was partially ripped at the bottom, on its arrival. Therefore, this caused waves to form throughout the screen. However, the picture does look nice but that is surely the Epson 8350 doing. AVOID if you can..strange smell as well.
I have only owned 2 other brands of earbuds. One with the silicone tips and one without. I bought the first inexpensive pair with silicone tips because the ones without tips was uncomfortable and would not stay in my ear.The silicone tips were the answer. However, I was not impressed with the sound of this pair. I did a little research (customer and CNET editor reviews)and found the V-Moda Bass Freq earbuds highly recommended among some other very expensive recommendations.The V-Moda Bass Freq earbuds were reasonably priced and the sound is great as far as I am concerned and they fit very comfortably.What more do you want.
I bought this to replace my cheap $2 strip, and I feel better protected when using it with my $$$$ Photo Lighting system.I'm sure the $2 strip would function just the same, but I used to sell Monster Cable back when the Good Guys was in business, and this stuff ALWAYS made a difference!!!It doesn't cost a little more just for the name....it costs more cause it Performs, and is Worth it!!!
I bought this for an aunt who is hard of hearing and not tech savvy. It took her a few days to figure out but she did and now she loves it. Great sound she says though she was comparing it to something pretty bad. It arrived quickly too.CD player broke down after a few months.
Mounted on Suzuki SV650 handle bar. Fit perfectly between handlebar risers (see pics). Good quality, fit like it came from the factory. So far it's holding up like a champ. Especially for $12 and change...hard to beat.This product is great, but the actual Vista GPS I have....I had a similar problem that was already discused in a previous review, with the random shut offs. I solved it the same way with a couple pieces of foam. My Vista unit was actually doing this all the time (in cars, in hand, layin in tank bag on ATV or motorcycle...etc)not just on the bike. Works great now.
I can't report any problems with these speakers. I got them as an upgrade a few months back and having the subwoofer is a huge improvement over what I had in terms of richness and depth. With my old JBLs, I never got the performance out of them that I get from this set. Obviously, for me and probably for you if you're on this page, price was a major consideration. I got mine at a B&M store for about a buck more than they are here, but the sound the Logitech's give me is about all I need. If you use your speakers just for movies and music, then you won't go wrong with these three easy pieces.
My wife needed a remote for her night stand so we could both control the Direct Tv receiver. It is an exact copy in every way of the original and works great. I thought this was a great investment.
Huge Objective for Light Gathering! I Don't Manually Focus Very Often My Judgement is Not That Good with My Eyes Anymore. Sometimes Hunts A Long Time to Focus in Auto Mode! But That's Rare, Most of the Time... Fine! I Do a Lot of Close-Up and Sometimes Large Group Candids. Perfect Lens for This!
Great speaker system!!! So far, no problems. Crystal clear, deep vibrating bass, good enough for a smaller bedroom. No complaints here. :)
Really like this unit, but not as bright and easy to read as I thought it would, I have it plugged into the house power line. I am going to buy a second and maybe third one for other phones in the house.
This has turned out to be the perfect item for taking to the gym for a work out. It holds plenty of music and lasts many hours before having to recharge. For the person who doesn't want all the other gizmos attached (email, radio, tv, phone, etc.)and just wants music, this product is reasonably priced, easy to use, sturdy, easy to transport and doesn't get in the way when working out. A lot for a match sized piece of equipment!
Don't waste your money.I read all the reviews, and knew I would have to adjust the internal gain setting. Not a problem, or so I thought.It arrived. I opened it, and tried adjusting the plastic setting screw. It is so delicate that I think I adjusted it too far, pushing it past a stop point. Now, there is no maximum setting that I can find. It rotates endlessly.And, the performance sucks. My plan was to beam my DirecTV music channels from the living room to an upstairs exercise room and to an outdoor radio on the deck. I can tune in a channel, but the reception is fuzzy at best, and the sound is horrible. It basically sounds like AM radio.Count me as extremely dissatisfied.
This works great for objects within our solar system and to show you incredibe clusters of stars, but other than that you really can't see any deep-space objects. I was mostly upset by the fact that the description says "the view of Andromeda will knock your socks off" when you can barely see it on a great night! It is still incredible to see another galaxy, but it (literally) looks better through a $30 pair of binoculars. The views of saturn and jupiter are absolutely incredible, the rings are amazing on saturn and you can see 2-3 of its moons. Jupiter i prefer even more over saturn because you can make out several of its red "stripes" and 4-5 of its bright moons! Its incredible to believe the amount of magnification you can get out of this telescope and how many more stars you can see, The hercules cluster is amazing! I would DEFINITELY recommend this!
I'm so pleased with my new TV. The service was fantastic! The product shipped in a lot less time than posted. I'm as happy as can be with this product.
This filter is a superior product. If you spend big bucks on a DSLR do not lower the quality of your images by putting inferior filter glass before the lens.
...I ordered a Netgear FS-108 which worked perfectly out of the box and has continued to work without one single hitch ... I'm about ready to buy another Netgear unit and the warranty ... is five years on the Netgear versus one on Linksys.
I got this camera for a few reasons, the main being it fit my budget. I've really enjoyed this camera for the last 2 years i've had it. However there have been some problems. for one the film hasen't always transferred(so i shoot a whole roll just to find it wasn't carrying). Even though there are problems, i've liked this camera quite a bit. One thing i really like is how light and sturdy it is. I've dropped it and hit it against rocks yet by looking at it you couldn't tell. All and all i would say this is a pretty good camera, esp. for a beginner.
HotSync works like a dream. The unit is so flexible, it was very easy to make it accommodate my needs. The ability and ease to add new applications is great. The available applications and additional accessories make this a tool I will be able to utilize and enhance for years. I don't know why I never bought one before. Definately worth the price.
Bought this camera for my 10 year old son. He loves it. We did upgrade the memory card to a 1gb because he takes alot of videos. The picture quality is very clear on both the still pictures and video. The sound comes in nice and clear. This camera is very easy to use both inside or outside. It does however go through batteries fast.
This is a fantastic product and is a bargain for all the features it has. Many DVD players that come at this price have a cheap feel to them, but not his player. It is well constructed with a hard casing, rather than the cheap plastic cases that some DVD players are made of, and looks nice. The disc tray opens and closes rather solidly. Excellent playback. I have played numerous discs without a problem, though I have not tried DIVX yet. And I have also played rental movies without a hitch. Works well with my receiver putting out excellent sound for both Dolby Digital and DTS. Loads of features. Remote is a little awkward, but not bad. You must press and hold "stop" key for a few seconds to open and close tray as there is no button for this. Don't hesitate if you are looking for a great DVD player. Not sure what the progessive output is like, however, as I don't have a TV that uses it yet.
This is a nice accessory for the IPod that looks good and sounds pretty decent, not great mind you. For the less discerning listener this is a perfect system for being on the go. In some ways the fact that the sound won't blast the doors of a room is a blessing. I bought this for my teenage son and he likes it to take into a room to play outloud . He loves to take it to the bathroom for showering and I don't have to tell him to turn it down! The latest version (im3)does have DC so that takes care of the battery complaint. However rechargeable batteries do the trick for places without DC. The carrying case is very cool, a sleek little lightweight case that will protect the surface with velcro closures .Total size is about 10''x 6" which is amazing since it is super thin as well. I would recommend this little package for a cool little addition to your IPod to take your tunes on the road. Besides it looks so darn cool on a desk when you dock your IPod and let your music library play on shuffle.
came fast without screws but that doesn't matter when your sub hits and the caps VISIBLY BUCKLE DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!
I must say this product is very powerful and rich in sound,damn just watch a dvd of king kong on it and you will see what am talking about,the sound and power makes you jump at times and it is so detailed that it feels as if things are creeping up on you from the back. It really is a well put together system and a beauty in the front room,the set up is easy and the controls are smooth,it isnt as fast on loading as the panasonic system i had before but trust me this system can hold its own,i only had it turned up half way and thats all you need,it would blow you away,have and go get one of these bad boys.
I highly recommend this coffee maker. It is extremely sturdy and makes very strong coffee. I've only had this product for a short time, but it is better than any other coffee maker I've owned.
i'll review the top concerns that the general norm has on this particular lens.dust - i have no dust for a month of use both indoor and outdoor. previous copies may have been problematic with dust seal? i dont know why some report dust issue. but i sure do not have dust problem. i just received my b+w uv filter to protect the front element so i advise that you get it for double protection.efs lens life - if canon is smart and im sure they are very smart people. they would not just end supporting the general consumer who can only afford cropped bodies over their full frame offering. there is no end for cropped bodies and continued support is a given.price - yes it is expensive but for cropped body, at 2.8, and IS, we sure are at the mercy of canon. fyi supercoupons at another big camera store in NYC can often get you this copy for $854.
I have used hypodermic type refill systems, squeeze bulb systems, and have found this to be the easiest, cleanest, and quickest way to refill my cartridges...ever. It works as advertised....I am on my third set of relills for both black and color cartridges for my HP Officejet.
THIS IS SMALL FOR A CD PLAYER I CANT CARRY IT WITH ME BECAUSE I CANT OPERATE CD WITH IT INSIDE THE CASE
well built, molded ends. Good price. Using them without difficulties. No leakage of signal or static.
I first purchased a GPX - that went back right away! Then, I purchased this on sale from a discount store for cents under $100 and love it. I have two portable players and the resolution on this Coby is superior. Mine came with a very nice headset. My daughter has this same unit, her toddler uses it and it has been dropped and stepped on and still keeps working just fine!! Amazing.
I perfer this type of opener to any other type. Easy to install PROVIDED you install the cable tensioner prior to putting up the motor unit. If you do this, then the installation goes easier and faster.Much quieter than the normal openers and nothing to lub or adjust either.I have already recommended this to my neighbor.
The card is fully operational and buying it from Amazon was about 20% cheaper than the next vendor's price.I'm fully satisfied
I made the mistake of using cannned air to clean my D200 sensor. Instead of a clean sensor, I ended up with a mess. I think the liquid in the can ended up on the sensor, leaving a nasty residue. DON'T DO THAT!!My local camera shop said that the camera would have to go back to Nikon. I was leaving on vacation in a week and didn't want to leave without my camera. I went to the home page for the Digital Survival Kit and discovered that I could clean the D200 sensor with thier Eclipse solution.I followed the enclosed instructions and ultimately used 3 swabs to clean the sensor. In between swabs, I photographed a white wall to see the results. It worked as advertised. I am a believer.Different cameras and sensors use different solutions. Check the manufacturers web site before ordering.
This notebook stand holds my laptop securely, allows space for cords and cables, and is very well built. Great adjustability. Opens up more space on my desktop also.
I have owned this for about 5 months. I am very satisfied except for a few minor problems, detailed below. I gave it 5 stars because the Cons can be easily overlooked, considering the high quality and cheap price.Pros:* This camera is just, sexy. It feels comfortable and smooth in the hands, and the black and silver looks great.* Pictures taken in daylight, or close pictures with the flash on are unsurpassed. The 8.1 MegaPixels really show.* The video mode is great (640x480, 30fps), and the mic is pretty good.-For an example of the video capabilities, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-MqMOTPu-o* No part of the camera scratches easily. I have had it in my pocket while walking many times, and it has no scratches. Not even on the screen.* The screen on the back is high resolution.* Tons of different modes, though I haven't used them much yet.* HDMI output, provided you buy a separate adapter.* USB cable, AC adapter, and Composite Video/Mono Audio cables included.Cons:* Poor shutter speed in the dark, with flash off.-For example, 90% of pictures at a dimly lit concert were blurry, I could not use the flash because of the fog, and could not hold the camera still for about two seconds while it was recording all the dark pixels.-I tried taking a picture of a bright city skyline from about 1/2 mile away. It did not work because I couldn't hold it still enough, and flash overpowered the skyline.* Stupid zoom in-out controls; they are on the back rather than a dial on the top like most cameras.* USB cable does NOT charge camera. Only AC adapter will. They cannot be plugged in at the same time.BOTTOM LINE:* If you are interested in taking dark pictures the flash will not work for (far-away concert photos, night-time outdoor scenery, etc), then avoid this camera.* If you are interested in taking daytime photos, and close-up night photos where the flash can be used, this 8.1MP camera can be found for sub-150 dollars. It's a great deal, and you should get it.
Paid 2,300.00 for samsung ln-t4665f I had expect it to work longer than 2 years
The blue color looks darker and more sophisticated than as displayed on the monitor, it's actually called &quot;Midnight&quot; instead of just &quot;blue&quot;. It's way better than I've expected. I guarantee that you would feel the same too. The overall design is very modern, in terms of materials used and shape. It's very compact, not as bulky as the picture made me felt it was. The minus goes to the usage of velcro. If Incase can use some sort of elastic bands to wrap around the PDA in place, it would be perfect. But this may result in larger dimensions in return, and it's just my personal opinion. Overall, this is a great case with great cusioning, color, material, and a fair price. I highly recommend it.
Amps real rms power is nowhere near whats stated. If you are looking for 1000 watts rms or greater, this will not get you there.
Sounds good, but I bought a refurb unit and it smells really bad.I have smelt this smell before in new receivers, but never this strong and never this bad.I am worried the smell will not go away, maybe others can chime in and let me know if they had this smell when it was new?
I purchased the iRiver PMC120 on 12/12/07 and gave it to my grandson as an early Christmas gift on 12/21/07. On 12/23/07, the screen quit working and the inner screen has the appearance of being broken; however, there is no damage to the outer screen or any other part of the PMC and no reason to suspect that the PMC was abused. I have returned it to iRiver, as instructed, and am awaiting their response. Needless to say, I am not impressed with the product at this time and have not yet formed an opinion about iRiver's service since they were closed when the situation occurred, I was only able to initiate proceedings after January 2, 2008 and the issue is currently unresolved.
I've tried Celestron, Mead, Williams Optic, and by far for the price the Orion dielectric mirror diagonal seems to outperform them all. It's made well and can be adjusted if necessary. The moons of Saturn can be seem more easily with this than other dielectrics I've tried at this price range. I use if for my 90mm refractor most often but would recommend for all scopes.
Using this for my wife's laptop, she ran out of usb's and also was tired of not having a numpad.This a nice item, compact...well made.
This was given to a 13 year old girl who has littleexperience with digital anything. Within 2 hours shewas comfortable with the instructions and practice tohead out to the local teen hangout. Well worth the price.
If you want this TV for gaming... buy it at a brick and mortar store so you can return it if you find, like me, that the reaction time of the television is too slow, making everything that moves blurry. It might be great for watching television and DVDs but, in my experience, it's no good for gaming. It couldn't handle the fast action of the 1991 classic Sonic the Hedgehog via Sonic Mega Collection... it made it look worse than on a 20" Magnavox. It doesn't just blur 2D games either. The problem was also noticeable in Radiata Stories for the PS2 where anytime the character was moving the background blurs which doesn't happen on any other television in the house.I give it a one star for gaming. I can't, and didn't care to, rate it on anything else.
This seems like an ok case, but I'm not sure it was worth what I paid for it, even if it was quite cheap. The included power supply is quite loud. Easily the loudest fan in the case, which makes it unacceptable for an HTPC. I might have to replace it, increasing the price I was expecting to pay. I may try to move the HTPC to behind the TV cabinet, that may muffle the noise enough to make it acceptable.Another reviewer said the 80mm case fan is what is causing the noise, but it seems much quieter than the power supply fan. I unplugged it and barely noticed a difference in noise. When I was powering the components off of a full sized ATX power supply I could barely hear any of them. Using the power supply in this case and it's very noticeable.Otherwise I had some difficulty installing the optical drive. There are only two screw positions which you can use to install an optical drive. The first one was too far forward and the button on the front of the case was pinned up against the optical drive eject button making the button non-functional. The second position was too far back and the button on the case wouldn't reach the optical drive button. I was able to somewhat get it to work by only installing one screw on the side opposite of the button so that the drive can have a very small tilt, which allowed the front button to work.EDIT: I was able to quiet it down. I unplugged the small fan on the side of the case and replaced the power supply fan.Luckily the fan in the power supply connects using a fan header, not directly soldered. To open the power supply just remove the four small screws on the top (side with the fan) and the cover with the fan comes off. Unplug the fan from the power supply and unscrew it from the top of the supply. Put the replacement fan in and plug it into the header on the power supply. Now this is only a two pin header, whereas normal headers are three pin. The voltage and ground lines are also flipped, so what you need to do is bend the pins a little outward before you can plug the replacement fan in. If you look right next to the header, you will see + and -. Plug the red cable into the + pin and the black cable into the - pin. The yellow cable will not be plugged in. That is just the tachometer signal which the power supply does not need or use. Close it up and it should be good to go.I used a Cooler Master Slim 80mm Standard Case for Fan (R4 SPS 20AK GP)replacement fan for $9. You need to make sure to buy a slim 80mm fan. Dimensions should be 80mm x 80mm x 15mm. $9 is a lot to spend on a fan for a $45 case+power supply combo, but I thought it was necessary for an HTPC. So you need to compare this against $55 case+power supply+fan if needed combos if you need quietness.The CPU (Celeron G550) is using the OEM fan and heatsink. That and the cooler master power supply fan are the only ones in the system. I'm a little worried about the power supply since the replacement fan is much slower and moves less air, but I think it should be fine because it has a very small load. Overall system temperature is not an issue as the case is quite large.
I purchased this item, not knowing much about Super 8. Because of my lack of knowledge, I had problems getting the film processed (there's only one place in the U.S. that develops black and white and it's in California). When I sent my film to get developed and it returned, I had to purchase an expensive light bulb for my Super 8 projector and I also bought an editor too. When I finally saw my film after a month, I couldn't make out the images. Everything was pitch black. I thought it had been processed incorrectly, but as it turns out, Super 8 needs a lot of light and I hadn't used lights for the film. Also, the parts I could see the character was moving very slowly. As it turns out I made another mistake, I set the frames per second too high and used too much film for each scene. Although lots of problems arose from one little cartridge and I ended up spending almost fifty dollars on fifty feet, the experience taught me a lot. The product was perfect though. It was MY fault. I advise anyone who wants to use Super 8 to take my advice and research this product before wasting time and money on a movie that won't turn out.
I did *tons* of research on MP3 players before I bought the iHP-100. Clearly it and the 20 gig iHP-120 are the best players on the market right now, followed by the iPod.Pros:- 16 hours of battery life (3G iPod's get 8 hours)- Same size as the iPod and smaller than Zen- *NO SOFTWARE REQUIRED TO ADD MUSIC TO THE PLAYER* almost no MP3 players have this capability. You plug the iRiver into any USB port and you can drop music or files onto the drive. That's it. No installing extra software, nothing. iPod and Zens both need extra software to function- LCD remote control included (extra on the iPod)- FM radio (extra on the iPod)- Simple interface- Digital recording (and digital output)- Active support and updates from iRiver, they just added OGG music file format support, one of the few players that can play OGG filesCons: price, it's not the cheapest player on the market, but I think you get what you pay for here
The Miniquick monocular is a true masterpiece of ultra-portable optics, which is exceptionally light (0.84 ounces), durable, and gives excellent image quality; however, you may need to consider the following limitations before buying it.() While it gives a high image quality in daylight, it is less effective for dim lighting. This limitation is inevitable for an ultra-portable monocular, since a small-diameter objective lens is inherently insufficient for collecting enough light in semi-darkness.() While its length is slightly smaller than that of a pen, its diameter is noticeably greater than that of a pen. Overall, its size is roughly the same as that of a white board marker. It does NOT fit comfortably into a shirt pocket (unless you are used to carrying a white board marker in your pocket).() The optics quality is not superior to other small monoculars, such as Brunton Echo and Carson Close-Up, while the price is much higher ($140 vs. $15-$20). The main advantage that you get for the high price is very small weight, as Miniquick is 3-4 times as light as other similar monoculars.
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Not much to say here. You get what you see and these boots fit/work great. I recommend buying them if you want to make your own ethernet cables.
It's great to have my phone good as new again. This battery lasts with handset off of the charger for up to four days with use. I am very happy with Uniden products.
This is a great little system. The 150 Watts is definitely loud enough for me. I got it for $89 at Meijer. Cant go Wrong at this price although I am considering a powered subwoofer for really deep Bass.ProsPlays DVD-R DVD+RNice Fullscreen FeatureNice Clean SoundEasy Set upConsNot the deep bass I wantNo AM/FM TunerNo Progressive ScanNo Digital Audio Inputs
Don't go buy those $60 dollar HDMI cord from Best Buy!!!! Buy this because it's worth it!!! It works like those $60 HDMI!!!!
I was very happy to fine this produce. This was a great price and I got it fast.I would recomend this to anyone.
My old Netgear would drop me down to 100Mbps sometimes, but not this one. I really like the solid construction of it, too.UPDATE (1/22/11): found that port #4 is defective. Whatever is plugged into it loses connectivity when the cable is touched, even lightly. I still like this item, but a little disappointed in this issue.
I got this USB drive to backup some large files from my work computer.It worked like a charm.The drive itself is small, easy to use and to install (if you have XP or 2000 just plug it in and it works). The transfer rate is awesome as well (2.4 gigs around 12 minutes). USB 2.0.In short, this will replace a couple of flash keys (128 megs) and I see only clear sailing up ahead.Highly recommended.
i just bought one a month ago and have had no trouble what so ever. I have been recording some old tapes from my vcr and they have come out perfect. Also watched all 3 Lord of the Rings and enjoyed everyone of them. I would recommend the Aspire to anyone. I would also like to say that Amazon was great also with their delivery. Thanks so much. A HAPPY CUSTOMER
Those card readers that the previous reviewer was talking about break after too much data has been transfered so DO NOT listen to him. Canon makes quality products and their cables are the same I have never had a problem with them. And you don't have to worry about losing the cables if they stay conneected to your computer. If you don't have enough room purchase a USB Hub.
Unreliable. 4 Port switch doesn't work correctly. No log of wireless connections.The first one I got kept rebooting even though it was a "v2" model. After much diagnosing and fiddling, I finally convinced the Netgear tech (who barely spoke English) that the unit was defective.I just hooked up the replacement one and it has stayed up long enough for me to use it a little bit and I have discovered that it has a problem setting speed and duplex. My configuration is: PC-netgear624-othervendorhighendswitch-server. Even if I set my PC fixed to 100/FDX and the othervendorhighendswitch to 100/FDX, the 624 won't work properly. You also can't hard set the port speed and duplex setting.I am an IT networking professional and have set up many wireless networks. I WON'T be buying Netgear again and I won't be recommending it to my customers or friends.
When my cases arrived, the parts that hold each case closed on many of the cases were broken off. The cases are not well made.
My husband and I have been heckled by our respective families for not supplying nearly enough photos of our 2-year-old daughter. We're actually pretty good about taking pictures of her. It's taking the film to the store to get it developed that we have a problem with. For example, we still have somewhere around the house a roll of film from our honeymoon 5-1/2 years ago that still hasn't been developed. So for us the convenience of a digital camera was a must. We put off purchasing a digital camera for a long time, waiting for the price to come down and the features to improve. When we discovered this little beauty and its companion, the printer dock, we knew we had our latest purchase in sight. The quality of the photos that this camera takes is more than sufficient for our purposes, and the convenience of being able to use the supplementary printer dock and instantly print photos from the camera is wonderful.The first main event we used this camera for was our daughter's second birthday a few months back. We took pictures of the celebrations at the restaurant, and of the cake and the present opening at our house. Then, after we put our daughter to bed for the night, we hooked the camera and printer dock to the TV with the included wires, and did a high-tech slide show for my parents. As they chose the photos they wanted, we selected them, and then printed them right off.Even without the printer dock this is an excellent camera. I have a Mac, so my computer instructions may be different than those for PC users, but I just hook the camera up to the computer with the included USB cable, and iPhoto automatically loads up. For PC users, as well as for Mac users without iPhoto, the 6340 comes with a CD with EasyShare software. Hook the camera up to the computer, and the EasyShare software automatically loads. Then import the photos, view and/or edit them, and then save them, email them, or print them on a computer printer using either standard or photo paper.Also, in this price range, the 3.1 megapixels that the EasyShare is capable of is great as well. Most of the other cameras I looked at in this price range either did not have such a high megapixel capability, or did not have as many features. And at the time that we bought this camera there were no other cameras on the market that had such a well-integrated printing system like the EasyShare printer dock. Perhaps that situation has changed in the past few months, but I haven't shopped around lately.Another feature that I like about the EasyShare is the fact that you can choose different resolutions, affecting how many photos can be stored on the memory card at one time. On the highest resolution, a 256MB card (not included) would store around 256 photos; on the lowest, it will store upwards of 700 photos. This is great for day-to-day photos, or vacation photos where you don't want to cart around (and risk losing because they're so dang tiny) several memory cards.Also, this camera has a video mode. Although many other still digital cameras include a video mode, this is the only one in this price range that includes a microphone, so you can record sound as well as motion. This is especially helpful during those moments (as we often have with our two-year-old) when there is a fleeting moment to capture and a regular digital camera is far easier to operate than a DV camcorder. Then simply plug in the camera to the computer, and (on a Mac) iMovie loads up and imports the film. Emailing the video as an mpeg file is as simple as emailing a still photo.About the only gripe I have with this camera is the high price of the memory cards. Of course, once the photos have been stored in our computer, we can erase the contents of the memory card, but I'd like to be able to export the photos from iPhoto back to the camera and I haven't quite figured out how to do that. Since our computer's printer doesn't seem to have photo-printing capabilities, I don't want to delete the memory cards' contents until I have either figured out this issue or printed off the photos I really wanted to print.But all in all, this is a wonderful camera for the price, and would still be a value at an even higher price. Kudos to Kodak for offering such a well-loaded camera at a fair price.
I have to say that the Mark III for $1000 to $2000 more may not offer that much for the money. I have had the 1D Mark II N for a year and have truly enjoyed the flexibility of this PRO camera. To date, after 1000's of pics taken, I still have no sensor dust.Other than the 1Ds Mark II and its 16 MP, this camera can to everything a pro or pro-amateur photographer will need.It's truly a beauty and certainly fast enough to get any shot necessary.
Just got the BEFW11S4 and an Airport Card for my iMac. Installed everything and was browsing the net in a few minutes.I used the web gui to setup the WAP/router.It was definetly cheaper than an Airport Base Station. I love it.
I bought this radio about 3 months ago, and it was the best investment I have made in a portable unit yet. This radio works everywhere with little or no distortion. If you are an active person who wants to listen to some tune while you work out, or just want to listen while you wait on the bus, this is the radio for you.
The product itself does a fantastic job as expected but it is somewhat messy. Just be careful and it will please you with the results.
Reading the Amazon's editorial review on this scanner I thought it would be a breeze to work with. But anything involving computers I should of figured would be a difficult endeavor. Visioneer 5600 is good and will take a few hours too get the bugs out. The directions are some what confusing since I'm having trouble figuring out how to get the right resolutions . The USB connection on my Pentium III processor is located in the front and the adapter cord is too short to reach from the back, as well as the plug-in cord ( so I'll have to invest in longer cords). The software is great and has been helpful. The size is perfect for my roll top and the smoky blue blends in well. I think in time my Visioneer 5600 will be a great buy.
For its price, this product is excellent. It is light weight and nifty looking, with good sound quality.
Okay, I've seen some reviews putting down the quality of this camera. My only guess is that they haven't dealt with digital cameras before.This camera takes great pictures, especially when considering the $300 price tag (I found a code on the internet and got it for $260, shipped free). What it sounds like people (giving poor reviews) are doing is keeping the pictures in the large 1600x1200 format. What you need to do in order to make the pictures more crisp and clean is resize the picture to 1024x or 1280x pixels. This puts out fine pictures. Yes, it lowers the size of the picture, but these resolutions are still larger than most people's desktops. I use a free program Infranview which is downloadable off the net. It will resize pictures very easily.Will the pictures be as good as regular film. No. But the pictures are very good for a digital camera at this price. I spent a good amount of time doing research for a digital cam and decided on this one.The cam is fairly sturdy and has fine battery life (On 2 AA's I've taken roughly 25 pics using the LCD, and 140 w/o the LCD). The USB connection is fast. I would suggest this camera for anyone without a lot of cash to put into a dig cam but still wants fine pictures. Great for auctioneers. Good Luck.
I have been on a mad search for good cans for my Ipod. To put things in perspective, I am a professional DJ, and quasi-audiophile. I have tried the Bose Triports ( way too basey, supressed hi's- a joke for $179); Grado SR80 (love them for sound- natural base and crystal sharp hi's; not comfortable for extended listening, but I kept them); Koss portapros (recommended by reviews, but too basey for my liking); Sennheiser Px100 (unimpressed) and Px200 (horrible, hollow sound w/ mimimal base (despite a 72 hr burn in); and these Ultrasone's (recommended by my brother- a professional musician). I first tried their ICans, but were uncomfortable because of it's inflexible,square shaped over-head plastic. They also broke within 3 days as well.However, I was pleasantly surprised and happy with these headphones. They are incredibly comfortable, and light as a feather (despite being full-sized cans). The sound delivered is not as sharp as the Grado's, however are real natural sounding and pleasant on the ears. I don't know about the company's claim regarding surround sound, nor the decreased radiation to your ears ( I can only hope it's true). I just find them a pleasure from a comfort/sound perspective. I mostly listen to them, with the Grado's occasionally as a change of pace. I am very happy with this purchase. The cord is ridiculously long though (9 ft?). It definitley needs a wrap, which I have ordered and is on the way.
This pack was a little pricey but seems to be well worth it. I've been through a lot of computer backpacks over the years, and this appears to be the most solidly built of the lot. The protection for my MacBook Pro (15") is outstanding, although I actually added a little extra padding to the bottom of the laptop compartment since there was so much room (I rolled up some bubble wrap, slid it into an old sock, and tucked it across the full width of the compartment). That should help protect the aluminum MacBook against dents if (when) I drop the whole pack onto a hard floor.The variety of compartments and their accessibility are perfect for me. And even when fully loaded, this pack is surprisingly comfortable. Highly recommended.
This is my second purchase of a Nuvi 360. It's a great unit for the money. Besides giving great directions with text-to-speech, the bluetooth handsfree feature is better than most accessories you can buy from ATT or Verizon. The handsfree feature works so well, I couldn't tell that it was being used. It's just as clear as if you have the phone to your ear (no echo or speakerphone tunnel sounds) .
I got these for my Sony MDR EX51LP phones. They fit on the headphones nice 'n snug (won't fall off easy). And, the sound is as good as the original. Finally, the price is much better than the Sony store. Recommended!
It kept quiet when I met at least 10 police cars in the past few days. so disappointed.
Yes, the color was the first consideration. My three-year-old JVC 20&quot; TV is black, my 6-month-old JVC slim DVD player is black, and so I wanted a black VCR to go with them.My nine-year-old Panasonic PV-4308 died (well, OK, I killed it trying to force-feed a video) right after Christmas. For the longest time, I enjoyed not having a VCR at all. I have yet to find one that doesn't take up any room or is as slim as my trusty JVC XV-N50BK DVD player. All VCRs are fat!However, I'm not prepared to spend an exorbitant amount on a PVR or DVD recorder yet, even though I can afford it. I think it's dumb to spend that kind of money on a gadget when there are people who can't eat, or are having their civil liberties taken away, etc. Besides, I'm still getting VHS tapes as presents, and I have a fair amount of tapes that I still enjoy. So, I finally decided to buy another one.Why didn't I buy a JVC unit, since it would be compatible with the equipment I have? They do have a black one, a model readily available at the discount electronic retailers, but it doesn't review very well. I'm puzzled that JVC would drop the ball on their video equipment when everything they make is top drawer, but I decided not to chance it. I stuck with a name I knew.Why not get a stereo unit for not much more? Panasonic's PV-V4523 VCR is readily available at the discount electronic retailer, but nobody likes it. The one everyone likes is the PV-V4623, but I ruled it out on three counts. One, it wasn't locally available, only online; two, I decided against stereo VCRs in general because it would be too much hassle to unplug my DVD player's audio output to run the VCR's stereo. A mono VCR hooks up through the antenna and plays the sound through the TV tuner. I don't have to go to the back of my set and pull plugs out every time I want to watch a different format. But I guess the most important reason I didn't get either is number three: neither one of them comes in black.I even considered one of those space-saving combo units that's half DVD and half VCR. That was ruled out, too, because then I'd have two DVD players and one VCR. I also didn't like the fact that I couldn't find any that were as low profile as my DVD player, which is also why I don't like the TiVos and other DVRs. And then there's that color problem: no black.So, I went and got the V4022 on Saturday in time for the Grammys and CBS Sunday Morning. It's sure a different animal from my former Panasonic VCR. The new remote is quite a bit smaller. It would be nice if I could get my DVD player's remote to work on the VCR, but alas, no record button!The rewind is downright frightening! I'm not sure what it's doing yet; it would speed up and then slow down, stop, then start again until it was through. Hey, I remember a time when VCRs didn't rewind at all; luckily all three of mine have had this feature. The record is slow on the uptake. There's some lag time if you use the one-touch, it's not quite as immediate as I'm used to.I listen to my TV through stereo headphones, so I really don't pay attention to the noise level. Outside of the whirring sound it makes when rewinding, I'm not sure how to grade on that. Recording is still possible in three speeds: sp, lp and slp. As usual the best quality is the fastest speed. Neither speed gives DVD quality.The manual is more like a folding road map rather than an actual book. I haven't fully studied it yet, other than to read how to hook it up and how to reset the channels. You'll need to know this. If you don't have cable, make sure to tell the VCR this after the auto channel setup. The factory set it up to look for cable channels, and you end up with way more channels than you need.This is only the third VCR I've had in eighteen years. One was an Emerson that lasted nine years. Next was the Panasonic PV-4308 that lasted nine years also. I really don't expect that kind of longevity out of this one, due to the fact that I will have gone digital and high definition before the next nine years is up. But until then, until I have to change to a silver HDTV, I expect this Panasonic V4022 will last as long as I need it to.
This drive is working great as a backup device on my 64 bit Windows server.It's so quiet I don't even know it's there other than seeing it and the blue light on the front.At first it wouldn't find the drive, but I broke out the instructions that came with it and you first have to plug it in via a USB port, then once recognized you can plug it in via the Firewire port.Like any other external drive I have used, there's nothing to install. Just plug it in and you have a new hard drive ready to use, though I did have to format mine before I could use it.
I have many types of camera's and I really like this one (I've already caught two thieves with it). Depending on the area I mainly use this camera or the smoke detector camera with fish eye. Both work very well in lit area's. Good price for what you get
Fast focus, sharp and accurate at very cheap price. I would rather give 4.5 stars for this lens. I am not a professional photographer. I shoot kids running in room, outyards, parks, and occasionally family gatherings. I upgraded to this lens from the kit 18-55 lens and have not removed it since the day I got this. The zoom is enough for my need. No VR option on this lens, which hurts sometime, but still, I am happy with it, because my friends who carry similar nikkor lens (almost 3 times expensive) mostly produce poor picture than me using this cheap replacement.
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This is the best unit to use with my Windows 98 system. It makes great scans of pictures, coins, and papers. Very easy to use, has many tools for picture adjustment, and I highly recommend it.
So far, I have no complaints! It is a very good camera. Great for someone who is not too terribly interested in a huge load of bells & whistles. This camera is basic ... does what 99% of most cameras do, and takes great photos. It is very easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone in need of a decent camera under 300 dollars. It takes movies with sound. The only thing I heard about it that was considered negative was the weight of the camera. I really do not see how that was a factor at all. It feels like a camera SHOULD feel like. It is not as heavy as a brick, and it looks as if it is made very well. Not like some toy, like some digital cameras look and feel.
I read many reviews regarding the RoadTrip and am so please I ignored many of them. The road trip fits nicely in my car, I never have static. Songs are perfectly clear. It charges the nano fast and efficiently. Definitely would reccommend!
I think these are the worst ear buds ever. I am amazed that so many folks supossedly rated them so high. I wasted $20, thank goodness I was not drawn in to pay full price. I would have based on the reviews. Someone needs to investigate who did the reviews. Muddiess bass I have ever heard. The ear buds that came with my Creative Lab Zen sound 100 times better. Waste Waste Waste. Take my word for it, do not waste you time or money.
This is a very good wireless mouse for any computer systems,and it is a new one.Easy to install and use.Highly recommend for anyone who want to try a wireless mouse.
When my first Shower Band Radio seemed to no longer tune accurately I ordered a new one only to find that the old one would function if I deployed the antenna, which was formerly not necessary. While setting up the new radio I was reminded of the unecessary complexity of tuning the stations. This is a major drawback to the use of this radio. If another such radio were available on the market for a reasonable price this Sony model would be outclassed.
I purchased this scanner as a christmas gift for my wife, and decided as soon as I got it to try it out in my office. From the moment I took it out the box and tried it out I was disappointed. Everything scanned came out blue. Amzazon advised that I had to deal with the manufacturers to sort out the problem.The manufacturer's customer service department response so far seem helpful, certainly alot more than [company name]!I am glad I tried it before Christmas.
I bought this to replace an 18 month old iPod Nano (1G) when the battery lost its charge too quickly. While obviously bigger and heavier than the Nano, it is amazingly thin and small for a device with 80 GB of memory.It sounds great and I love being able to carry lots of podcasts, music, and photos in such a small device.I really recommend Gelaskins (I don't work for them) which keeps the iPod from scratches in your pocketbook or car without getting in the way of any plugs or functionality. It also makes it less slippery so less likely you'll drop it. (I also use a Treadz case.)If you need a lot more memory, the 160 GB might be a better choice, but I haven't been able to use more than a small fraction of the memory so far. (I don't have videos on here at this time.)
Not flashy or "cool" looking in any way, but it does do what it is supposed to. I have it set up to switch output from monitor to projector. Works great!
Using this on a 2560x1440 monitor overclocked to 100Hz with no issues. Ends on the cable are well made as well.
Microphone is very easy to install and easy to use. It's light weight to put in my laptop's backpack for recording some projects. However, the clarity recording is not very cleared, it sounded like I have stuffy nose. Other than that, I like the fact that Amazon always offers better prices than Best Buy and Fry's. Also, microphone came in a brown paperback box, I realized it is Logitech method to help the environment to recycle and reduce the plastic usages, which I don't mind and give props to Logitech.
I use these with my Pentax K-7 DSLR. They are faster than the camera needs, and have been totally reliable in this and my K20D for the past two years.
Ladies & Gentlemen,Purchased this router through RouterwareZ. This unit began to progressively malfunction, to the point, where it continued to reset a cable modem to the point where the cable modem could not reset fully - which disabled the consumer to use of any phone and internet. Routerware sent the unit with generic firmware installed - which we believe to be the source of the problem. An e-mail was sent to their "technical support" department. We recieved a short, blunt e-mail, practically ignoring our case - claiming that everything was fine, and that there was nothing they could or would do. Even though the 30 day warranty for returns passed, and they offered no customer or technical support after the 30 day warranty.Amazon - if you are reading this - then know - that RouterwareZ believes that the customer is only right if they are in their warranty. In my opinion, nobody should buy from the company - "RouterwareZ" or buy reconditioned items - period.
I usually don't have any problems with HP products, but this thing makes me want to never purchase anything that was manufactured by HP. The mouse and keyboard are comfortable, on/off switch comes in handy, and the keyboard doesn't take up much space.However, the mouse skips, constantly, to a point where it is unusable. The keyboard also has connection issues. Letters that are pressed don't show up for seconds or have to be pressed multiple times. After contacting HP and doing everything they tell me to try to stop the mouse from skipping, and for the keyboard to connect better, I was told that it's because the mouse and keyboard need to be closer to the receiver. They said that it won't work like it's supposed to if the receiver is more then 1 foot away. With that being said, my tower is on the floor, so the receiver is less then 2 feet away from the mouse or keyboard, and, according to the product manual, the keyboard and mouse are supposed to have a range of 3m, or 10 feet.In other words, other then false advertising, this product is so bad, that I have to change how my computer is set up on my desk, even though it's supposed to work with my current set up. I guess the key words are that it's "supposed to work" as advertised.When I called, they should have just told me that I wasted my money on this thing.
I fly several times a week, so portable entertainment is a must for me. I bought the black Zune; white's a summer color and brown just doesn't go with enough of my wardrobe. But, color is not important - all Zunes are created equal. I won't go into the elegant packaging, which felt very reminiscent of opening my year old iPod. I hope you didn't think I would write a review of the Zune without comparing the two. I'm typing it in Word on the plane, so it may be long.Fresh out of the box, the Zune felt warm, as in comfortable. Its blue edges glowed in all their double-shot finish beauty. The next thing I noticed was its size. It's noticeably heavier than my iPod, and slightly too big for my dainty hands. I guess that's the price of a bigger screen, which is not as grainy as reviews made it out to be - though it's not as crisp as my iPod side by side. Holding them up together, I can use the Zune a little bit further from my face when viewing, an inch or two. But honestly, neither of them is comfortable enough to hold for too long. The iPod definitely wins when it comes to watching for long periods but I like the sideways viewing of the Zune. I'll take them both on flights now in case one dies, but I usually use my laptop on flights over an hour anyway.I have a photo of my doggie set as my background. It's a nice feature but I don't see it much since the players are always in my bag on shuffle or playing a video. I know the more I view it, the more the battery dies.Of the two, my iPod has got more use over the last five days. I'm a huge fan of podcasts like National Geographic's Atmosphere, Science Friday and NPR. The Zune menu doesn't have a podcast selection and it doesn't support podcasts that well. I don't think any company should make a player without podcasts. As a frequent traveler, they're my news and entertainment. I'm not used to having to go find my podcasts. They've always been right there on iTunes. After I figured out how to download a few audio podcasts manually, I realized it's not worth the effort. No wonder people say iPod made podcasts accessible to the world. If this is what it was like before iTunes managed podcasts, I would have never spent the time to discover them. I was troubled several times when I had to search for where I left off in the middle of a podcast, apparently the Zune doesn't store that information if you stop and listen to some music. I started pausing my Zune and switching to the iPod to avoid losing my place. Now I don't use it for podcasts at all.Some of my videos were automatically transferred, but my Good Eats episodes stayed behind. It's a shame; those were my favorite time passers and I'm behind by about a hundred episodes. Alton Brown is so nerd-cute. They don't play on my iPod either though. But, I was hoping I could view them somewhere other than the laptop. After I checked, many more of my videos had not got transferred. I don't know why. I guess it won't matter when people legally buy their videos from the Zune Store, but Zune doesn't have them yet.Then there's listening to music. I knew my iTunes purchased songs wouldn't convert but I don't plan on getting rid of my iPod anyway. The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to navigate from albums to artists to genres to songs. The Zune navigation is great. This is the first thing I hope Apple learns from Zune. There's no reason to back all the way out to the main menu to switch from songs to albums. Shuffling was a breeze; it's only a click away. I don't know why iPod doesn't use the center button more effectively. Another beauty was discovered in album view. The Zune shows tiny album art right beside the album name. I disabled album art on my iPod because all the storage is filled with video, but I know it doesn't have this tiny album art feature. I'll probably disable them on my Zune if I can. The only problem I had with music was that when listening to music I was constantly changing the volume. I think the iPod takes care of this so that all songs are equally loud.I keep my wireless off because I'm afraid I'll forget to do it on the plane. I don't know what it will do, but I'm not going to be the one who does it. I've also read wireless off will give me more battery life. The Zune seems to last at least an hour less than my iPod but I've never timed them. I don't think many people would like my music; that's why I got an iPod in the first place. So, without sharing, I don't really have a use for the wireless. As I mentioned, I always have the wireless off so nobody would see my Zune anyway. Not that I was going to start talking to people in the airports.The Zune Store just doesn't compare to iTunes. I've only looked around but it doesn't seem as easy or well organized. Maybe I've just used iTunes too much. I was going to buy a song to try it out but I had to advance pay with Zune Pass. So I'll stick with iTunes for now. I can't look at it from up here, so I won't comment.From what I've read there is no way to store documents on the Zune, which I do with 1 gigabyte of my iPod. Most of them are on my company laptop because they're confidential and our IT department said iTunes screen lock wasn't secure enough. I also can't sync Microsoft Outlook with my Microsoft Zune, weird. I find that strange since my Outlook calendar and contacts sync with my Apple iPod. Because of that, my Zune has no contacts or appointments on it. I guess it's not required but I don't always have my laptop and have become quite used to checking my iPod for contacts, flight times, and other information.I think my favorite feature of the Zune is tagging. I can tag any song so that I can do something to it later - usually delete it. Sometimes on my iPod I want to add the song to a different playlist, like the one I use for waking up. All those songs start off soft and pick up the intensity slowly - a great way to wake up. I can't tag on iPod so I have to use the menu to find the song and hold the center button to add it to the iPod's to-go playlist. Tagging on the iPod takes two clicks of the center button. This is another thing Apple could make easier.Overall I like my Zune, but it just doesn't do enough to replace my iPod. Actually, not near enough as it's missing everything I've come to rely on. The two will work together for the foreseeable future unless I decide to give the Zune to my nephew. This desire to write a Zune review has sparked me to write one for my iPod as well. I'm rating the Zune a three and the iPod a four. There are too many important features missing from the Zune. Neither gets a five-star rating because they both don't do things I wish they could, like recording our board meetings. I wouldn't switch from iPod to Zune for anything and I wouldn't recommend it over an iPod. Depending on what you want to do the Zune is nice, but if you like features over the latest buzz I'd stay away for now.
I bought this item in a Free-after-rebate sale and I have still not sent the rebate form. This mouse stinks (literally) like hell! This USB comes with a floppy (I don't know for what) and it isn't worth the money I paid. [...]
"This thing stinks..."Im running XP Pro. Picked this cam up for 80 bucks and installed an OEM USB 2.0 card. Ran ok for a few minutes then had 2 complete system lockups with blue screen. Had to re-boot both times. Sent e-mail to Orange Micro tech support with no reply. Called tech support, on my long distance dime, and was on hold for over 30 minutes before a secretary took my name and number and "would have a tech call me".Still waiting. Horrible Drivers for XP and some of the worst tech support I have ever seen. AVOID this trash..smoke signals are better....these guys are fools.. Hey, Orange Micro....ever heard of TESTING a product before you sell it??????
I bought this so I could remote locate a Tivo to allow for a cleaner installation. Looks a little dorky, maybe, but works like a charm, no problems. Great product.
For $15.00, this headset is well worth every penny. I use it for multiple applications including voice chat, video chat, games, and music and it performs well in every capacity. My voice goes through clear and the audio quality is great.However, the build is a bit flimsy which is to be expected for something so cheap.
This ink is expensive and it will dry out unless you print discs all the time. I had to finally sell my Bravo because I was exasperated.
I got a great sale on this and for the price it cant be beat. It asks to rate packaging...I just hate the plastic that you have to have a knife or scissors or forget about getting it open so I hated that part, a simple box would be fine but the product itsself is great!
This is not a top-notch DVD player. But it is definately a DVD/CD/VCD/MP3 player that worth more than it costs. Other than all the features listed in the description. I found a few more features that are great to have.1. Other than the optical digital (You can connect by either fiber-optic(toslink) or coaxial cable), there are also two analog output for audio only. These comes in handy when you want to connect to a different port on your receiver/amplifier when playing CD.2. There is a 6X zoom that will allow you to easily convert a widescreen movie to a fullscreen. If you don't have a widescreen/huge TV like me, this makes the character larger and avoid the black box on top and bottom of the screen.3. There is quick search/fast foward from 2X to 100X and slow motion down to 1/16X, very neat.Most of the major downside are described by others. Things like no direct disk selection, slow in disk switching, no MP3 random play, small buttons on remote etc. But for me, I do think nothing beat this player in the price range.
BIIIIIIIIIIIIG! Fits my 17" lcd laptop and lots of stuff! I can't get it fulfilled! Very well-finished and strong-looking. A good notebook - and other stuff - backpack.
I did indeed received the Black Inkjet cartridges quickly enough to avoid "down" time printing.I will indeed order more especially the color inkjet.Previous "refill" websites, did deliver in a timely fashion, but when it came to using their product, the inkjets did not work no matter what repair was done.
Love the over the ear feature, but the actual size of the headband is small and hurts after a while. It puts a strange pressure on my head and it's not adjustable...
I have had no major problems with this router so far. It was easy to set up. Ocassionally, the connection is broken at start-up, but all I need to do is repair the connection and its up and running with no problems. There is no perfect electronic device, but this one is good enough.
Very rugged, fully featured; finally a digital SLR that feels professional in your hands. Solidly constructed, sensible controls, good ergonomics. Adjust the sharpening, saturation, and contrast settings manually right in the camera for outstanding JPEG quality. Best of all, I can use my old Pentax autofocus lenses on this new digital. I feel I finally have a digital camera that will do what my film cameras did years ago. There is a learning curve to it, as with any other new camera, but I did not find this one so steep. Great camera, just take the time to set it up properly, you won't be disappointed, it yields great results.J.A.Crane
I bought this product knowing it will protect my lens but i discovered that it will damage it so I returned it. I have a wide angle tokina that i just purchased along with the said filter, when i placed it to the lens it touches the glass when zoomed at 24 mm.No ill feelings but just disapointed.
Shipped on time and works well. Bought and older tv used. Has every kind of input/output on back except for rca type (most popular) video IN to connect dvd player. So I had to order this cable to supply the correct connection. Works perfect and only spent pocket change on it.
When I first saw tis lens I was excited about the possibility of converting my coolpix from a 38-115mm to a 114-345mm lens. Since this lens front mounts to the existing lens it vignettes at the wider end of the lens all the way to approx 85mm. Leaving you with an effective approx. range of only 250-345mm. While shooting in this range you better have a lot of light on your subject or a tripod. Otherwise you will get the predictable blurs from using such a long lens hand held. Since the cool pix is not the greatest in low light situations this extender compounds those blur problems. It also blocks the crappy built in flash if you are using it. Another problem you may notice is the size of this converter. It's huge for such a small camera. If you bring your camera for some quick snaps you may not want to lug this lens around.On the plus side this lens is produced with the quality that you expect fron Nikon optics and if you want to get long, this is the ticket.
These have a great sound and a great look. The only problem is the speaker cords are short so you can't place them to far from the subwoofer, but don't let that keep you from ordering, they are very nice.
The Tv Arrived on time by Eagle logistics, They brought it in set it up and made shore it worked. The TV works great. I have only 1 complaint. The blue power light on the bottom of the screen is to bright when the set is off in a dark room, almost like a night light.Samsung HPT4264 42" Plasma HDTV
This product is just what you expect, but as an FYI, it's not the right size to work with a Slingbox. This is not the product's fault, it's that my original Slingbox uses a non-standard connector size. Wil work great with a Tivo or other devices that use a standard IR emitter like this one.
Incredible fast, packaged and handle with care, and in an incredible price for the service.
I can't believe this.I put a movie and I getno image and no sound, just a noise screen.Then I put a VCR Head Cleaner Cassette to fix the situation,but nothing, unit is broken.
I received this item quickly, but have not had time to install my computer that it will be connected to. Previously, I had an Iomega 250 mb drive that worked great. However, the computer that I am about to retire is about 9 years old, and it came with an Iomega 750 mb drive internally. My main use for this drive is to submit digital photos to our local newspaper on a regular basis.
This is a great satellite radio. It comes in clearly and is reliable. Good product.
I've had my 60gb for a little over a year and it crashed. Now Apple is telling me it will cost at least $200 to fix it. I am extrememly dissapointed that something that cost so much lasted such a short time. Please consider another mp3 player.
Bought this to go along with the GPS we purchased. Very nice to have charged batteries at all times. We keep an extra set in the cart. Can also use for my digital camera. Good product.
It's easy to use and a nice looking product with blue lights. I thought I was all that when I purchased this item but then I was cruising on the highway when all of the sudden a police car came up next to me and passed me and this item never alerted me. Apparently, as I later learned it only detects some police cars and not the ones on the freeway. Go figure. I wouldn't recommend the product.
This device was easy to install and went in without a hitch. The sound was crystal clear and I couldn't have asked for more.
I bought this back in '04 for a pretty penny and used it for 4 years until I got a 17" laptop. I put this away. I just busted it out for dual monitors and wow! The colors are amazing. I forgot how great this was. I'm more impressed than ever.
Although they are manufactured by CMC, which has a poor reputation with some folks, these are the finest 16x blank DVDs I have found for the price at Amazon. I paid $39.99 for 100 with free shipping, and have burned almost 100 with zero defects. The light gray top surface leaves as much room as possible for writing on with a marker, too (Imation DVDs, also made by CMC, are terrible in this respect, and no other brand I have tried is as good). To see who manufactured your blank DVDs, try DVD Identifier freeware from http://dvd.identifier.cdfreaks.com/
The Philips 47PFL7422 is an excellent tv in all respects (I actually own the 7432, which has ambilight - this is the only difference between the two TVs). Though I would not consider myself an extremely picky buyer, I did a fair amount of research before purchasing this TV, and I believe it is the best marriage of quality and cost.I bought the TV mainly for sports, and it does not dissappoint - ESPN HD, Fox HD, and CBS HD all look spectacular on this set. I have comcast digital cable, which broadcasts in 1080i, and the picture looks truly amazing. I also have a ps3 hooked up through one of the HDMI inputs, and I have to say - if you're going to buy a 1080p tv, YOU NEED TO BUY A PS3, or at the very least a blu-ray player. Watching movies like "Planet Earth" really shows off the quality of the Philips 47pfl series.A couple down sides to the TV. The contrast ratio isn't spectacular. That being said, if you want deep blacks, buy a plasma. I can't really say I've noticed any problems with the contrast, but my roommate has said that his DVD player looks awful when playing DVD's. I just use my ps3 and even regular DVD's look great. Also, the TV makes some STRANGE sounds when it is off (at least the 7432 model - do some research before you buy this model and see if other users are reporting the same thing). Essentially, the TV sounds like it is turning on and off, when in actuality it will stay off the whole time. Very strange. Of course, this is not an issue for me, as my TV is not in my bedroom. If however you are buying this for a bedroom and you are a light sleeper, beware because the noise is very loud, though it does happen infrequently.One more issue - Philips has acknowledged that the TV suffers from "remote insensitivity" when first turned on. Essentially, your remote will not work for 1-2 minutes. It's certainly not a big deal, but can be annoying.Overall, this TV has been nothing but wonderful for me. I have owned it since late July 2007, and have had no problems with it. HD tv and blu-ray movies look spectacular, and although the blacks are not the deepest I have ever seen, for the price this TV is a no-brainer. Hope this review helps and happy hunting!
I've got a couple of brand-name stage monitors in which I've blown the horns twice now in each cabinet. The first time, I ordered replacement diaphragms for them, but after the second time, I had enough. I honestly don't overdrive them--it seems that the stock horns' power-handling capacity was simply too low (looking at the manufacturer's spec sheet confirmed this).In looking for a suitable replacement, I found these Pyle horns, which look almost identical to the stock drivers, with the exception of the sticker on the back. Much to my delight, the PDS341 has a wider frequency response, and higher power handling than the stock driver. After trying the Pyles out in a few live gigs and practices, I am more than happy with them, and would highly recommend them for use in any live sound cabinet. They're plenty loud, sound great, and can handle plenty of power. And for the price, they can't be beat.
Like most others out there I have been dupped by this company and paid my hard earned money for a product that is not worth a dime. I had mine less than 2 months before the "upgrader" message struck me. In trying to resolve the problem using the suggestions on their website and from their support I also recieved the "Operation Timed Out" error and the clicking sounds. Regardless of what others have said the reset switch does not fix the problem. My player has been reset numerous times with no success. The one time the firmware update appeared to go through the player displayed a message of "Rebooting" and promptly locked up again. When contacting Rio about the problem they said that it was a defect and needed to be replaced $100 since I could not find my receipt. I logged a formal complaint with the retailer I purchased the player through, Wal-Mart, and they contacted Rio about my problem. Rio then contacted me both via phone and email leaving me snotty sounding messages about how they wanted to resolve the issue but their resolution remained, "send us $100 for a replacement." Rio even admitted that it was a defect in the player as well as a known issue but they offered nothing to take care of their mistake. After reading the problems that others have had I understand why. If they did decide to responsibility for their obvious problem and replace the players that they knew were defective then the company would surely go out of business because for every player they sale, it will take one or two more just to replace it. As for the positive reviews...either those people have not had their players long, they got very lucky, or it is a marketing ploy using company representatives to create false postive posts in hopes of counteracting the negative publicity that their shoddy workmanship and pitiful excuse for support has brought them.
The only headphones that don't fall out of my ears when I run. Sound quality is above average for this price range, adequate but not for audiophiles
These binoculars were purchased as a gift. They work great and have a good, clear view. Focusing is easy and zoom is simple enough. I would recommend these for anyone that needs a lightweight compact pair of binoculars for sporting events, hiking, or hunting.
I bought this product for my husband. He travels often and goes at least 2 times a year to other countries. Flights are long and he has to store digital images such as pictures of his product a long with pictures of his trip. He loves his music and videos. These do keep him occupied while traveling on the long long flights. The ease of navigation and quality of the videos is rated high in our books. He has recieved many inquires on what brand of multimedia player he has. His friends are in all of what this device can do. I would say this is a very good product over all. The only down side is that Creative needs to make Hight quality leather cases for the Zen. If you were to drop it there goes good money down the drain. Cell phone carriers make cases for cell phones well this is just as important. Especially if you have to use this for work!
If it were not for this device I would probably use the same password for way too many accounts!
Your photos WILL turn out fuzzy and out of focus, just like other reviewers wrote. I posted a comparison photo to show the differences in detail. Please view it for yourself first before making the decision to purchase. The longer the zoom, the more apparent the focusing issue becomes. Even using a 10-22mm wide angle, the loss in detail is evident.UPDATE==================I tossed the cheap Sunpak filter and recently purchased a B+W MRC Circular Polarizing Filter. It wasn't cheap, however, the difference is night and day in terms of quality and craftsmanship. The same tests yielded perfectly crisp shots. In retrospect, you'll definitely get what you pay for.
it's easy and convenient, and the sound is not too bad. i've dropped this thing many times and it still works! it's also very cute looking! would recommend it a thousand times
I bought these a few weeks ago and I have been using them on a daily basis. When the package first arrived I noticed that the medium sized tips for the ear buds were missing. I immediately emailed the company and was sent a link to there site where they "encouraged" me to buy the medium sized tips at additional cost. I then decide to make do with the large size tip and I swore never to purchase another V-Moda product. I put in the ear buds and was amazed at the quality of the sound and the deep bass and noise isolation that it provided. Although I was initially put off by the bad customer service the sound quality was enough to make up for this. Yet as I write this I am using my exercise head phones because my Bass freqs have stopped working. I took good care of the ear buds and used the included cord rapper but sound does not come out of the left ear bud because the wires near the base have come loose. Although I love the sound they provided I will never again buy a base freq product because of the crappy public service and build quality.
With this antenna we have been able to get a few extra channels! The picture is so clear and bright feeding through to our hdtv. We are very pleased!:)
The mouse works fine. It's design makes it as compact as possible; though there is some small gaps internally that could possibly be better utilized for a second battery. Overall, for general use it's perfect. My only complaint is its tracking. It has the tendency to occasionally float, which is not preferable when playing fast pace games. However, my complaint isn't a huge enough reason for me to call this a waste of money as it has proved to be a solid purchase.
Installation was Easy! I hooked it up yesterday and was caming up with all my buds, the advantage i had was that the audio was built in while they had to use external mics... ha!Setup (using vista) -All i did was install the CD, Insert the USB into the computer, Click a few ok buttons, adjust the voice and visual frequencies, and touch the "one-touch" on button and i was caming up with the crew!Hands on -The hands on experience was breath taking, i was soo excited. why? because my first web came sucked... cheap yes (logitec), but quality was so horribly bad i felt like i was trapped in the age where TV was first invented (lol). But it wasn't a lost because it strengthens my review of how sweeet this webcam is. The additional video effects are amusing and 3D-ishh... like having a bug running up and down the screen while your viewer is wondering what the hek is that, while you're pretending to smack it away but it keeps crawling all over the screen lol. i had fun doing that.Using it with Microsoft Live Messenger: Well, it was awesome, visuals came out superb. audio was awesome! i read recently about those who's audio was distorted- well i guess they probably was 10ft away from the cam because my Bro was at my room door 3ft away from the cam and i recorded him perfectly well at normal vocal frequency.Using it with Yahoo Messenger: Aughh, this is why i didn't give it a 5-star because the box said it would work with messenger (which it did) but it was off key by a whole lot! Everything was distorted like my old cam, but with a 35% better video quality. Motion was sluggish and viewing was unappleasing... but i guess i blame Yahoo for their sleezy Messenger. But, Microsoft shouldn't advertise then that it will work at a high quality on "all" messenger with video capability.Using it with Digsby: Awesome! Digsby is a multiple chat client like trillian for those who don't know, with a few perks and kicks. The web cam showed beautifully on it, with all my dazzled 3d-ish effects.Overall, it's well worth the $25.00 i paid for it when it was on sale on Amazon.com, that's one item i can toss out the box and rip the receipt because this item is a keeper!! Get yours and enjoy it too! :)
What can I say about this? It's a 9 foot heavy duty cord. I initially bought it because the regular orange extension cord I was using stuck out of the socket too much and kept getting bumped into and falling out of the socket. So far, this seems to have remedied the problem. Nothing special to know about it other than it works exactly like you'd expect an extension cord too. If you're like me you always think 9 feet of extension cord is a lot, but it usually turns out it isn't. If that's you, go with the 15 footer!
I required what I termed an &quot;idiot&quot; camera cause I am just so close to being an &quot;idiot&quot; with cameras. When I bought this camera, I was really quite pleasantly surprised with the results. The excellence of the lens made my pictures quite sharp. Can't use this camera for night pictures even with the 400 speed film unless there are lots of lights around. Went to New Orleans and those pictures were clear and fantastic. I'm not a camera buff nor do I have lots of experience with picture taking but I impressed myself! I intend for this camera to last me for years and I understand it to have one of the better warranty terms - 3 years. Just a word of note cause I didn't get a chance to read it before my trip -- READ THE MANUAL! :)
I have used this lens extensively since it arrived. Love it! Great closeups! Love the ability it gives me to get the shots I want.
This mouse is very cool. I love the color changing and mobility of it. Everyone who sees it is impressed and wants to know where I got it.I would definitely recommend this product.
its definately an outstanding laptop.it's far from expensive for the specifications but there is a lot more than in there...i like it so much...its nicely designed for the portable user and I like the Ferrari design on it. The color is red and is so attractive!!It's not lite on weight...so sad...I definately recommend it to anyone out there.
The best I can say is it work great with my Kodak V1253 -It fast!!
Thanks to CES 2008, a product (iTornado)actually works in transferring files between XP & XP. It is available here on Amazon.comIn fact, the iTornado won Best of Show in last years' (2007) for its innovation.This product even comes with a free software, PC Eraser. It totally removes any trace of files on your hard drive. How's that for a cool deal.I don't work for this company, but I am motivated by such a great working product to let any and all know of its success.
I bought the wrong cable, so I cant use it. I dont know if it works. But I am gonna keep it in case I need it in the future. I got it very fast and the order was accurate, so I recommend anyone to use the sender!!!
I received this camera/printer dock setup as a Christmas gift. I am always randomly taking pictures, and end up paying to develop film with pictures that either don't turn out well, or I didn't really want... So finally, I own a digital camera.Although this is my first experience with any digital camera, I have to say that I have had ZERO problems with it. All the pictures look great; I love the autofocus feature (beware that when this is activated, it does drain battery power); the printer dock prints beautiful pictures - just like having film professionally developed (this is a huge plus for me as well). I like that this runs independently from the computer - I haven't even hooked it up to my computer yet because I haven't needed/wanted to share pictures. I like the small size, portability, ease of use for the camera and printer, the quality of prints, the quality of the stills and video, and the variety of preferences/options for use.This would be a great camera for people who aren't highly computer literate, who don't require expensive high tech gear for professional photography, and who want good quality pictures without much hassle.
This scope reminds me of the $40 department store telescope we had when I was a kid. The scope does not focus well enough to see Saturn clearly with either eyepiece and the Barlow simply makes everything worse. After contacting the seller and asking to return the scope, they suggested reading the manual. There is no information in the manual related to adjusting the scope and I expect this thing will just end up in a closet since the seller will not take it back.
I bought this board because it was cheap. I shoe horned it into an ATX type case that I layed flat, after gutting the original racks, making my own horizontal BTX case.I bolted the power supply over the front which was previously a side, and I have a BTX motherboard working fine. I put a BTX type II fan cooler over a Pentium D socket type processor on the board.For the $14.99 board it was worth the remodeling of the case. If you can't chop and rebuild a case, you would have to buy or get an old Dell case. this would add to construction cost.A very versatile board with lots of expansion options. It cools ok.
I bought these cables to connect my PS3 to my 32" LG HDTV and they definitely provided the higher definition that I was looking for when compared to the AV cable that comes with the PS3. Don't throw money away buying the more expensive cables when these provide excellent HD transmission. I highly recommend them for the price.
I bought a D80 earlier this year. It performed well enough for me (knowledgable amature level). However the LCD component broke after two months with no rough handling. The breakage wasn't covered under warranty as it was judged my fault. Well whatever, but I'd caution others that the camera is especially fragile. However my biggest problem is that its been six weeks and Nikon still hasn't provided the necessary part to my repair shop. The shop is a large high volume one and they say the long delay getting Nikon parts is very common and is why they recommend that people go with another brand, say Canon. They can't even get a target delivery date out of Nikon. So beware, if you need repair work you may well be without your Nikon for a long time.
The price and some positive reviews led me to purchase this item, but after only about 1,000 pictures, all I got was corrupted data. I had the card professionally tested to ensure it was the card and nothing wrong with my camera. It definitely showed the card was the problem. Luckily, I had recently done a download. Won't trust my pictures to this brand again!
This is a good product that works but the poor instruction manual made it hard to assemble. I actually had to call 3M to make sure I assembled it correctly and I have used a number of document holders in the past. Also there are some great design features that are marred but some not so great design features.The good and bad:I called 3M and they have great customer service. This is good. The bad thing is I had to call them because the instruction manual is just three doubel sided sheets of paper listing diagrams on how to put together three types of document holders with some safety and warranty information and a parts list thrown in. The manual, which is written in four languages, fails to use any words to explain how to attach the base or line guide. If you bother to create a manual in four languages, some words describing how to put the holder together or the best way to use it would have been very helpful.The base, which is really two "legs", is heavy. This is good since you can use large documents with this and it is important to have the weight to hold it steady. Unfortunately, after I slid the two "legs" into a groove on each side of the document holder and screwed them in I found they moved when I have moved the document holder. Perhaps then need to be tighter.You can change the angle of the legs if you want to change the angle of the document holder. This is good. The problem is since the legs are not connected to each other you have to make sure you angle each evenly or the holder will be wobbly.One good thing is after you figure how to put this together it is easy to take apart for storage. My desk space is limited and this is large so I have taken it apart and reassembled it on a couple of occasions.Conclusion:If you are looking for a large document holder, this will do the trick once you have it assembled and in one place. It worked well when it was holding some fairly large documents. The legs are heavy which is good. I also like the fact that I can take it apart and not add to the clutter in my office. It is wobbly though if you move it around. Also the instruction manual is poorly designed.
My criteria for a decent mp3/cd player is something that supports ID3 tags (shows title/artist/album info if it was encoded in the mp3), a good button interface that is usable when you can't really look and read each button, something that doesn't skip like mad.This player fulfills all of those and here were the drawbacks I've seen: no backlight for its display (something that I'm positive Memorex will fix in the next model), the search function hasn't worked for me at all yet though other people report it, it does skip occasionally but it's not enough to bother me plus I think some of it is a problem with mp3 itself as one of the worse skips happened twice, both on the same song in I think the same place!Also, the player doesn't resume when its been powered off and it'll power off on its own in what seems to be less than 5 minutes which is a bit of a pain to me because I'll stop it so I can talk to someone but I want to be able to hit the resume button within say 15 min and have it resume immediately. But in the end, it's better that it powers off on its own because your batteries won't get worn down as much via accidental power ups if something hits the play button. My wish: a longer &quot;idle&quot; period.Bottom line, I think when you read the other people's reviews it becomes clear that a lot depends on how well you burn the cds in the first place. And when you compare this to the Phillips boxy player &amp; the other few players out there, it's really very much better because most of the others don't have ID3 support and many have very difficult to use button interfaces (too close together). And considering that this is available at about half the price of the Phillips machine which fails on both ID3 &amp; usable interface.... it's the best machine if you want something NOWSure this isn't the best possible player but the problem is that that player hasn't been BUILT yet. I really do think that for all the pros that this player has in comparison to the other players, it's worth dealing with a few cons, some of which you can overcome yourself.So personally.. I still need to experiment with burning cds because I did it using what other people said not to which is probably why the search function isn't working for me.I want to offer this experience ... on the same CD which contains 189 tracks, I'd get varied &quot;read track&quot; reports. If I let it just load and count them without interference... I'd get a count of 187 and it would start playing on the 34th song. If I immediately set the &quot;play mode&quot; to Random when I powered on, it'd start playing within a few seconds and the track count would vary greatly. So obviously, the player isn't reading two of the songs and if you don't let it just do its thing when you turn it on, it won't read the CD fully.
This charger seems to work fine. Had it for several months now with no problem. Hopefully it will last.
I am very satisfied with this purchase. It arrived undamaged and is well made. The screen is an excellent value. My family and I have been enjoying movies on the big screen for the past two months. Even the doubters are loving it.
Update:I just spent three weeks in Africa in a very desolate and harsh environment with this camera. I have to add - Don't overlook the construction on your dSLR. I had heavy long telephoto lenses on it and the performance of the magnesium case, metal mounts, weather proofing, battery grip all is just amazing. I hate to imagine how a lesser plastic frame might have performed. After traveling by rattling/vibration ridden truck for days, dugout canoes in the middle of swamps, airplanes, hiking -- I came to appreciate Canon's commitment to construction. This camera and and the entire EOS system held up superbly under extremely abusive circumstances and can understand why professional photographers prefer this brand. And the pictures? Oh My, the pictures are just simply the best pictures I have ever taken in my life. Not just because of the locations but because of this terriffic equipment. My friend who had another major brand of camera complained about a muddy ant inside his lens, imagine a muddy ant inside his other major brand lens while he was shooting -- not with my Canon equipment (the sealing held up great). Albeit - he's a better photographer so he probably got amazing shots I didn't -- I didn't worry about the equipment. A+++ to Canon for the camera, the lenses, the battery grip - everything.On other news, I just read that canon is releasing the 5D so I guess my info from the original review was correct. Its definitely a bigger higher end camera and at $3,200 definitely in a different class. I think I'll keep my 20D for telephoto work and but with its full frame sensor, I might get a 5D for wide angle photography. Again, amazing equipment from Canon.Original Review:I'm a first time dSLR buyer (bought the 20D from Amazon -- great service). This was a big jump for me and I read and I read before I decided on this purchase and whether I should jump into the dSLR world. I'd outgrown point and shoot a while back.On the 20D. I agonized over the 10D and the 6megapix Digital Rebel until the 20D came out and I quickly decided on the 20D. I picked the 20D because of solid magnesium case, 9point autofocus, 8.2megapix sensor and DIGIC II, and Instant On. So even after the Rebel XT came out -- the 20D is in a different class altogether. The 20D is a professional chassis and you can use it as a pro camera -- the Rebel is for world travelers (In my opinion).My agony now is over what type of photography I want to do. I only have the kit lens and a $79 dollar 50mm f/1.8 II ... lenses are expensive especially the good ones as I'm learning:Here is what I've learned (intended for the new people who are wondering if they want dSLR or not). dSLR is really about the lenses and the options that you can use on the camera. You need great lenses for great pictures. This is my gradeschool version on dSLRs and lenses and I hope it helps:The setup -- Lets suppose you are standing next to your car and on your car's hood sits your girlfriend and on the hood unbeknownst to her sits a litle grasshopper. Behind your car is a lake and in the distance there's a huge snow capped mountain. This is the difference lenses make:Prime Lenses: Would let you take wonderful facial shot of your girlfriend (boyfriend). If the lens has a good aperture, you might be able to blur the background so you only get her beautiful face and get rid of the annoying mountain and they tend to be light and small. (Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 is a prime lens -- $350)Super Wide Angle Lenses: Expands the foreground and compresses the background. So you'd get a picture of your girlfriend on the car which would both be huge and a lake that would stretch to the horizon and the mountain would look tiny in the far off distance. (Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L is a super wide angle lens -- $1,800)Telephoto Lenses: Compress the foreground and magnify the distant objects. You would wind up taking a picture that would magnify the mountain in the background but your girlfriend, car, and lake would either be very small and compressed in the foreground or they wouldn't even come out in extreme telephoto lenses as you'd only get the mountaintop and cut out the rest. Your girlfriend would also wonder about your relationship at the sight of the humongous lens: good telephotos can be HUGE and heavy! (Canon 400mm EF f/2.8L is a super telephoto lens $6,000)Macro Lenses: Let you take pictures of very small things and they tend to allow you to focus quite close in on the subject. You'd walk up to your girlfriend and she'd wonder what you were doing so close to the hood. You'd give her a peck on the cheek and then you'd close in on the little grasshopper next to her. With a macro lens, you'd could take a great picture of the little grasshopper and it would fill my frame. If your girlfriend is like mine, she'd be off the car as soon as she caught glimpse of the bug. Old stereotype here no disrespect ladies - I know a few that would put me to shame. (Canon EFS 60mm f/2.8 is a macro lens -- $450)Zoom Lenses: Are any lenses that allow you to shift the focal length. That is to say I can make it more wide angle or more telephoto. The 20D comes with a 18 to 55 zoom lens which gives you marginal wide angle and up to 3x telephoto. Not a bad kit lens but its not USM (Ultrasonic) so autofocus is not as fast and not as accurate and can fail to focus sometimes and its not IS (Image stabilized) which lets you take clearer pictures without a tripod. (Canon EFS 17-85mm IS USM is a zoom lens that covers some wide angle at 17mm and some telephoto at 85mm -- $600). You can turn the barrel and you can change focal length!! What a wonderful invention but they're more complex with more parts than primes and the extra parts add weight and they generally affect the amount of light they let in (aperture stuff) but you don't have to change lenses and they offer more flexibility.Now bear in mind that if you're out there in the middle of a blooming field in Georgia and start changing lenses, you can get dirt or pollen in the sensor. I only change my lenses indoors in a non windy environment.Exposure and Shutter Speed: Exposure is controlled by the ISO sensitivity of the sensor (ISO rating is another arcane film invention basically lower the ISO number the more sensitivity to light). One of the problems with smaller sensors was noise (graininess) on the pictures at high ISO numbers. Well not on the 20D the noise is imperceptible to me. Shutter speed is also controlled by your 20D...and the 20D has a great shutter 5frames per second, up to 1/8000 of a second. Wow! So you have two out of three big components taken care of here and the 20D is first rate on a ton of other things like custom White balance etc.A note on Aperture. Its just how much light can come into the lens (the size of the hole). The lower the aperture number f/# on the lense the more light it allows. Aperture determines depth of field (how much of the foreground + background is in focus) and it constrains shutter speeds. Now aperture is a function of lens construction -- a 400mm f/2.8 lens is humongous and costs $6,000 while a 70-300mm telephoto f/4.5 to 5.6 is $1,200 but with the 400mm lens (get this)...you can use faster shutters and freeze the action of a quarterback spinning in midair across the field on a night game (or freeze your son as he's swinging a bat in little league: ball bat and son frozen in midair!). With the 70 to 300mm, you'd have to use a slower shutter and you'd get blurr and blurry does not make the cover of the USA Today nor brings a smile to grandpa. On another example, if you've been hiking for a month to take a picture of a sloth that moves at 1cm a year in some god forsaken South American jungle, the 70-300mm lens will weigh allot less and allow you to run faster than the 400mm white monster lens. If I'm a nature photographer, I'd rather come out with the picture than fall victim to some relocated pigmy tribe because I couldn't run fast enough and have someone years later find my bones still clutching my white 40lb $6,000 lens in the middle of Brazil still attached to my 20D with a flashcard full of razor sharp gorgeously blokehed* pigmy and sloth pictures, ala blair witch project. So get a lens for what you need -- I guess is what I recommend. (*Blokeh are those out of focus circles of light in the backgrounds of pictures taken with expensive good lenses)A word on Nikon. There are two camps of photographers these days Canon and Nikon (well there are others like Leica - but if you own a Leica you're probably a pro, don't care about feature battles and are laughing at my gradeschool analysis). The 20D is more expensive and better chassis feature for feature than the D100 - go compare 8.2megapix vs 6.1 and the list goes from there. Nikon owners will tell you that their lenses have backwards compatibility 50 years...yes but you'll have to manually focus those lenses and on some of them you have to pay some guy to saw off some metal flaps to make them fit the D100. Canon EF has been around since 1986 and there are a ton of autofocus lenses out there. EF is the standard lens mount that fits the 20D and there is a newer mount called the EF-S Mount that also fits. Canon is very conservative in their advertisement as they aim for educated consumers: D100 claims a burst mode of 144 pictures -- yes but on the low quality setting, 20D can do the same if you cut the quality down...you'll hear spot metering, megapixels, focus speed --- you need to read to understand all of this and make a sound decision. Nikon makes great cameras and I don't want to get into a war. If you already own a bunch of recent Nikor lenses -- your mind is already made up. A good friend of mine owns the D70 and another the Digital Rebel and me with the 20D -- we're all happy. After much review and a ton of reading, I liked the 20D better for my purpose as a personal preference I bought it and am very happy.On crop factors. Lenses are still stuck in the 35mm film focal length format world and 35mm film is bigger than the sensors on the 20D and this means simply that the EF and EFS lenses turn out more telephoto on the 20D. So a lens marked 10mm is actually a 16mm (multiply mm times 1.6 to get actual focal length) on a 20D and other small sensor cameras (Rebel and Rebel XT). The crop 1.6 crop is not extra zoom -- it only appears that way, its actual lost information. So, to telephoto photographers, this means you carry more weight than you need in physical glass and to wide angle photographers, it means its harder to find lenses that do true wide angle bc the sensor is too small to capture all the information. EFS was designed so they could make smaller lenses at least so don't lose information but they're still labeled "old school" and you still have to multiply. EFS was designed to take advantage of the smaller sensors on the 10D 20D Digital Rebel and Rebel XT. The higher end Canon cameras use a 35mm size sensor. People wonder if Canon will adopt bigger sensors for all lines and if they do, then EFS will probably go the way of the dodo. On the other hand, bigger sensors are expensive to make so who knows where it will go and the 20D has very low noise at higher ISOs (used to be one of the reasons they thought bigger sensors would prevail -- that and the 35mm mindset and large number of lenses out there for 35mm). I can't predict the future -- Canon seems to be still investing in both EF and EFS though and I think that for the next 3-6 years you're fine with either EF or EFS.I heard a rumour that Canon is planning to release a new camera between the 20D and their higher end 1Ds around December? If you must have latest and greatest and have $4,000 to spend you might want to wait. If true, I'm sure the chassis will cost $2,500 - $3,000 -- just rumours here. I'm keeping my 20D until I can make money to justify more expensive than this extremely good camera. In my opinion, this new camera would not supplant the 20D as much as it would provide Canon a more complete EOS Digital line from Digital Rebel all the way up to the 16.7megapix 1Ds -- they'd provide an true entry level Pro Camera in the $2,000 to $3,000 range. Most interesting to me will be if it has 45pt autofocus and the size of the sensor. Also interesting, Canon is releasing a new 60mm EFS f/2.8 Macro lens. Good quality and interesting choice in focal length. Amazon carries it. I think Canon is telling us something with the type of EFS lenses they're releasing and the market they are targetting. Keep watching Canon.Back to my 20D, I've only bought a 50mm f/1.8 lens for $79 and the kit lens and a tripod. I can't wait to get a USM (ultrasonic silent 0.5 second focusing lens) with IS (Image stabilization) -- if I can only decide what type of photography. But with what I have, I've taken pictures that have floored my friends and everyone who has seen them. Someone actually said, "I'll pay you for that picture." And that is a great complement to me and to the 20D and the complement goes to the 20D because my lenses are cheap! I am a huge Canon fan now and long and short of it, the 20D is an amazing camera and the best prosumer chassis out there (period!).
i bought this last year n m still using it to read my microSD n i must tell that it gives great results. Never let me down n its a product worth buying
Poor design ensures the over the head part breaks about 3" above the ear piece. I've had 2 of these do the same thing. They need to use some stronger materials.
I was a Palm V user for almost 2 years and was getting frustrated by the lack of memory (2 mb). I had read reviews of the m505 and was concerned about the comments about the screen. I am really happy with the m505. It is not the brightest color but the back light fills in very nicley indoors. If you keep the idea of a Palm (it's a PDA) it is a great product. Its not a computer nor should it be compared to one. If you need versitile color PDA thisa is the one.
I was looking for something simple, low-cost, and that worked well. For the price, this is the best I found. Many other headsets I've tried have crummy sound and the mic's don't work all that well - static, etc. This thing works great and fits well. If there is any con, it's the plastic headband. I wish they'd used metal, even if it cost a little more. My headband broke, but I was able to use tape and it still works fine. Main thing is the electronics work very well and are durable.
I just got these and they were as good as my mother and father's Bose quietcomfort 3 headphones. For this, I would definetly recommend this to a friend.*****"s
I was very excited to get rid of all the remotes I have. I spent an 1.5 hours to download sw and set the harmony 676. It would not control my DVR although the sw had recognized the DVR (dish network 522). I called customer support and got some to talk to in 15 minutes, they failed to get it to work with out "Learning it" which is a process where one can teach the remote a specific function to a specific device. I did the process for the power on and it worked but the remote failed to include this step in the power on Macro, customer support was still on the line. Even if power on worked the way it should, I had to teach the remote all the DVR functions that I use which is a very lengthy process. I returned the remote and lost the shipping fees back and forth since Amazon said it is not their fault the remote does not work the way it should.
Best Universal Remote Control Ever, very easy to use. We eliminated 6 remote controls with this unit. The help function with "yes" or "no" questions makes the unit very usable at any age level. Great unit.
As a basic tool to get your audio from your laptop to your stereo, this device is fine, but don't expect very good sound quality under any circumstances. It installed quickly and effortlessly on my machine, but even when I moved my computer and Rocket FM device two feet away from my high quality receiver with a good FM antenna, the static and drop outs and other distortion were constantly noticable.
The Zune software is a nightmare to set up. Once I did, I found out that the Zune does not play all the music I had purchased from online music stores that use Microsoft's own "Plays for Sure" DRM. Why would Microsoft abadon thier own encryption? If they think I'm going to re-buy music from their own store, they're nuts! (I won't even get into Microsoft's stupid point system for buying music)Even my own mp3's, from CD's I own, also had to be re-encoded and that took for ever.I figured that I would just use the Windows Media Player instead of this lousy Zune software, but guess what! That won't sync to the Zune either.Didn't Microsoft see what happend to Sony's "Connect" software. If you have not heard of "Sony Connect", that's because they tried to do exactly what Microsoft is doing with the Zune, and nobody used it.The wireless feature is a joke. If you can find someone to send a song to, they can only listen to it 3 times or 3 days, whichever comes first. How is this a feature? Wireless would have been a good idea if you could actually "share" your music with someone else. More proof that Microsoft does what the record companies want them to do. Wireless also drains the battery in a hurry. Even with the wireless off, the battery life stinks.Another fact I found out, was that Microsoft gives record companies money for every Zune sold, because THEY KNOW all the music on MP3 players are stolen. What about MP3 CD's that are played on CD players? I don't know about you, but I'm not going to support a company that wants to open the flood gates, and pay record and movie companies just because a device can play content the way I want to. This would mean every DVD, CD, VHS, and Tivo players sold would have to give money to the record and movie companies, because THEY KNOW all of these products have stolen content on them.If Microsoft had decent software (which may be fixed eventually) and I could use the music I already own on this player, and Microsoft wasn't supporting companies that label me as a thief, I may have considered keeping this thing, but I need something that plays music, not something that annoys the heck out of me. I'll have to try something else. What a waste of time.
Finding unbiased, reasonable, reviews of camera lenses can be more difficult than one might imagine. A large percentage of the reviewers deem anything that does not live up to the quality of the highly esteemed "L" class of Canon lenses to be, frankly, inferior.I almost didn't buy this lens because so many members of a forum that I frequent bashed this lens and recommended the 24-105L as the only really "good" choice in the focal range I wanted. Fortunately for me good sense pevailed and I bought the 28-135 anyway. The fact that the 24-105L was three times the price ($1200) certainly weighed heavily on my decision.SO GLAD I DID.This lens is well built, has a very usable focal range and (at least my copy) is RAZOR sharp. I expected good quality of a lens this price, but I was not at all prepared for the stunningly sharp images that it renders. Color and contrast are very good. The other good "walkaround" lens in this price point is the 17-85mm. I tend to prefer a longer focal length and the 28-135 qualified me for Canon's generous triple rebates so the choice was clear. F3.5 is fairly fast and the IS does allow hand holding in lighting conditions that would otherwise necessitate a tripod, but for very low lighting you may want to try the 50mm F1.8 prime (They're only $80, buy one).So if you are hesitating to buy the 28-135mm for any reason please don't listen to the "L" snobs, it's a great great lens.
Unfortunately this is the only major brand 1 PIECE BOOMBOX that has at least 25 WATTS per channel output. The CD BUTTONS such as Repeat, Random, and Program are ONLY ON THE REMOTE and NOT ON THE BOOMBOX!
I had the previous version of this headphone and I loved it. Like it's predecessor it's one of the most comfortable earbuds I've ever worn and I love it for that reason. It doesn't have the awkward (and breakable) protrusion that the previous version did either so I'm finding it a lot more durable (I drop it frequently). The sound quality is also quite good and I get lots of volume.I don't really like that the fuzzy covering keeps slipping off, but it's probably not terribly sanitary anyway, so I'll be getting rid of them. I like having that option. I also find the cord a bit too short. It's shorter than the one on the set that came with my ipod (back in 2005), so I end up accidentally pulling it out of my laptop quite frequently.Overall, I think that this is a great value especially for the price.
I bought the Canon Powershot SD800 IS back over a year ago when it first showed up on the market. I bought it because it had image-stabilization which I knew would be a great way to stop camera shake in low light situations and when one takes telephoto shots. I am still amazed how much technology they can put into a small camera such as this Canon SD800 IS. This is my second point and shoot Canon camera and both cameras had to be sent back to Canon to have the lens taken out and replaced because of black smudges showing up on my telephoto pictures. You could see them easily in the light blue sky area which was ruining my pictures! Canon replaced the lens without costs but after using them awhile afterwards, those black smudges showed up again in only the telephoto shots! Long story short - I don't know if this occurs in other brands but I will not be buying anymore Canon cameras for now even though I know they are a great company. Otherwise, this camera was great in every other way. But if the pictures aren't clean, then all of that high tech doesn't matter.
installation was so easy, re-booted my system and it works wonderfully. I like it.
This lens is very heavy. But it's not its major drawback. It's slow. Very slow. I had a canon 75-300 III (basic EF w/o IS), and it is at least 2 times faster than this Quantaray lens.Will work for you if you shoot stable objects with your camera on tripod.5 stars for the price, 0 for the speed and quality --> 2 stars.
These Memorex jewel cases have the clear cd mounting tray that allows you to view graphics/photos thru it instead of the regular black plastic tray. The downside to the clear tray is that it is more prone to break when removed for replacement as opposed to the standard black plastic tray which is made of a heavier plastic. Also, the clear jewel cases (with clear trays) are very fragile and often the center mounting rings will be broken during shipping, so my advice would be to shake the box to see if any pieces are rattling around and if so try another box of jewel cases. I've had to return several to my local Target Store because of damaged center mounting rings. Other than that the Memorex clear cd cases are excellent replacements.
Used this to install an aftermerket flip up DVD head unit in my 2001 RAM 2500 truck. Worked great. It is recessed in the center a bit which helped the radio not stick out so far once installed.
Just recieved this today so I cannot comment on the key wear issue, but the keyboard is very solid compared to any other I have used. The backlighting is strong enough for me; (I am typing now with the monitor as the only light in the room). I do not use this keyboard for gaming, so I cannot comment on that, but for ordinary typing, and surfing, it is perfect....AND FUN TOO! I have read that the late-production keyboards have been upgraded to prevent key wear...let's see; but even if they do wear, the company will gladly replace any worn keys for free...for me, at least, the look and feel of this keyboard is so nice that I don't care about replacing keys if I have too. Sofar as keystrokes, it has a perfect balance of travel and spring..."quiet keys" are nice too. GO 4 IT!
I've owned two of these keyboards & love them. It is comfortable & in combination with a good chair w armrests, helps prevent repetitive motion injuries. I work on this keyboard 8-11 hrs/day 5-6 days/week. This last keyboard is 5-6 years old & going strong. I've cleaned the keys out every couple of years & have taken it apart & dried it out after coffee tried to kill it. A year later it is still working. Some keys have the paint worn off, but don't really need the labels.The only problem it has is loosing it's connection, despite being hardwired, at times. Since there isn't a better one out there & the 7000 wireless keyboards have problems with keeping connected, I'll stay with the 4000 when this keyboard needs to be replaced.
Compared this model at numerous sites and found this to be the best value for the price.
Everybody seems to love this "San Francisco" bag, but there are some quirks potential buyers should be aware of.1) The front flap is held down by 4 vertical velcro strips. Maybe you think this is great, but I'm not such a big fan of velcro, especially when there are already plastic snaps there. The velcro just makes it seem tacky to me.2) The laptop compartment is on the inside (closer to your body) side of the bag, and it is padded but only with a little foam/cushion. There is no rigid support for the laptop. What this means is if you put anything not long and flat in your bag, the contents will press down on opposite sides of the laptop. Imagine balancing your laptop on a ball, then putting weights on either side. It's just a bad idea.3) The compartments are all on the inside. Maybe this is a personal preference, but I prefer messenger bags with some pockets on the outside, under the flap. For this bag, that "under the flap" area is all velcro stips, all the compartments to put pens and whatnot, are on the inside of the bag.Other than that, the construction is solid and of good materials. I'm sure the bag will last forever, which is why they're so popular apparently, but the actual design of the thing really isn't that great.
I'm in a very small room. I paid a small price. What do you want? Those who've invested a good percentage of their annual income in the best brands, like, uhhh, Pestrono Iksu, Choralius Opus 1, or Moran for that matter(remember The Conversation starring Gene Hackman?,)are probably not among those who are secretly listening to K&D Sessions or Boards of Canada in their tiny clubhouse. It's more than enough for a twenty by twenty room powered by an HK 3485. Polk RTI 25's are matched well to this woof. Hello out there, is there anybody home? Is there anybody in there? Yes. I am downbeat-heavy- bass, dub and electronic manic depressive. Though, I never forget to play The Ventures (In Space) or Jimmy McGriff. I am an heir of the Hammond B3 and Leslie...the Wurlitzer, for heaven's sake. Some delay issues but not enough to kill the buzz.
Tiene todo lo que un reproductor MP3 debe tener y mas.... la calidad de video es muy buena...
I live near Lake Erie in a town that I call the 'Radio Black Hole' where AM radio signals are frequently weak. This radio does a great job even under these condisions and reliably gets a good signal. I had a cheap shower radio that only worked occasionally. This one works every time!
The case looks good and is made well, but the camera fit is to tight its hard to remove and worst of all the camera does't go into the case far enough so that the cover will stay closed. It would help if the cover had a snap on it but it does't.
This gadget works as well as it can. But going through an FM frequencyis not very clean. One gets all kinds of interference. There has to be a better way to connect an ipod directly to the sound system of your car stereo.
I was disappointed in the FM audio quality for the FM broadcast band. It sounded limited and mushy. Also it could not reliably pick up a distant station which I can now get on a boombox(I returned this unit). It's very well made and very easy to program and I would recommend it to anyone who only wants FM as an extra and doesn't plan on listening to FM a lot.
I bought this clock for my husband for Father's Day and read in the review from the manufacturer that it was weather proof. It is NOT! As soon as we read the booklet enclosed it stated that it is not rain proof, and don't put it in the sun. Isn't rain and sun weather? We had to set it manually also as it never did pick up the signal from Colorado. You also must keep it at least 6 feet from televisions and other electrical appliances and air conditioners. It is large enough though to see from anywhere in the yard and checking for temp. and humidity is really fun.
Both price (low) and quality are OUTSTANDING. Don't know how long I will have the 25" CRT TV that sits on it, but the product performs very well.
We've used this for a couple of weeks, and we love it. No real specific comments to make, other than it's easy enough to use, has abundant functions, and seems to hold a battery charge well (which was important to us).
I really like this keyboard and mouse setup. The board is great and the mouse feels just as good as my older 5 button Logi mouse. The only reason I dont give it five stars is because the mouse is not optical. That would have done it. I have used the ergonomic keyboard for the last five years and find them great. The person who complained about keys being in different locations, well thats why this is called an ergonomic keyboard. Either get used to it, or keep typing in that cramped style that you like. This setup it deffintly the package to get when you want to get the best.
Bought 3. Went to split the signal from my LG LED TV to my Polk Audio Sound Bar (HT6000) and to my Yamaha Receiver to get the sound to my external speakers outside, it was a total fail and I bought 3 units, all of which failed. I am returning for a refund.
I have bought 2 of these now, one for work and one for my home-office. They match up with the Apple hardware very nicely and make using my Macbook Pro as a 2nd monitor much easier. The construction is very solid. Perhaps the only potential drawback is that it isn't adjustable but this isn't an issue for me as I am quite comfortable with the height.
But was slightly damaged when it arrived and did not last nearly as long as the toner cartridges I now buy locally.
For the price you just can't beat it. It works GREAT, i have no issues with it at all. It hooked up to my TV, PS2, VCR seamlessly. i highly recommend this product t oanyone lookin to buy a theatre system on a tight budget!!
I wanted to put my cds and art sleeves in this and get rid of all the hard space consuming cases. This worked PERFECTLY. The price is great also. Way cheaper than the local discount stores. I will probably get more in the future.
Nice price option to the Apple product. Well made. I like to call them cozies. My iPhone 4S fits in well, and gives me peace of mind because I have just a skin covering the iPhone. Also use one for my styluses, so they're harder to lose!
I love the SkipDr, it adds life to disks that may have been mishandled and do not play properly and makes them playable again. The wheel needs to be replaced every so often to keep repairs effective and it is well worth it.
Not what I thought it was going to be. Messy unclear highs, muddy mids, and the lows were not deep or loud enough. Aside from that not bad at all for the price. I guess like all things. If you want quality you got to pay for it. Overall just ok.
Purchased this lanyard for my Sandisk USB flashdrive. The strap is an all black braided "rope" design with an attached, quick disconnect portion for the USB drive. This plastic clip acts as a safety device that will allow the USB to physically disengage if it becomes entangled.At $8 plus shipping, I find it to be a bit expensive for it's function, but I am unable to find it in my local computer store. I purchased two lanyard and expect that they will last a long time. This item did not receive five stars because it is pricy for it's function, but well made.***** I finally found these Lanyard for $2.00 in August, at a local Ipod accessories store.****
I really like Logitech's products. I'm not an audiophile, but these speakers sound great to my ear. The bass is crisp and tight, the balance is pleasing and the design is top-notch. The rotatable base of each satellite speaker is a nice touch.Unlike the previous-generation Z-680's, these speakers do not hiss.My only criticism is the remote control which feels flimsy and looks cheap, especially in contrast to the rest of the components.
These headphones are the best. They produce good sound. They also are comfortable. The price is fitting also.
It is has fast downloads and sounds great better then my ipod and a lot smaller. I just my ipod on a auction site. 1.5 gigs is managable not 20 gigs. For 69 dollars it is a steal.
These are definitely the best stereo headphones i have ever purchased! They sound great and they're extremely comfortable to wear! I was surprised at how HUGE these things actually are though, a LOT bigger than the picture led me to believe. I like that look though, so that's fine by me. Also, the the aux cord is EXTREMELY long. Other than that, this is one fantastic buy! Great bang for your buck!
I purchased this item because the original one that came with my GPS unit broke. I use this clip for about six weeks out of the year clipped to my backpack. It gets used frequently during the day. It fits my backpack and GPS unit wonderfully. I just hope the new one lasts a little bit longer than the old one. It was kind of my fault that the original one broke as I did not have my GPS unit fully seated into the clip, but live and learn.
The look and style is great - so is the portability - it's easy to carry around BUT it kills batteries easily. Virgin needs to provide an AC power adapter - which is hard to find - but then this nixes the portability. The next solution is to get rechargeables. The other negative is the little latch to open the battery door - it's very hard to open the first time - you need like an eyeglasses screwdriver to pick at it and pop it out. I nearly killed the door the first time I loaded the batteries - which took me nearly an hour to do so (didnt have the appropriate tool). It seems like the engineer spent time on the sound - which is great for the price - but then gave up when designing the battery compartment. It's cheap so hey, you get what you pay for. Btw, forget about asking help from their service department - Virgin does not reply at all!
i had left feedback on this particular item and seller that i really need to retract. i needed a charger for my iPad. i have no idea how i did it, but i placed an order for an iPod charger ... which is not right. i received exactly what i ordered and wish to make this right with the seller. actually not only did i receive what i ordered, it was lightning fast. within 2 days.so pay attention people ... they are not the same charger. everything looks the same but the iPod charger is not powerful enough for the iPad.
Put in my G4 dual processor. No problem at all. Once it boots up, the OS recognizes it right away.
The ink cartridges was the right size for my Docking Station and at a good price too.Shipped out immediately.
Introduction:Initially, I purchased this product as a replacement for my iPod's poor sounding and uncomfortable ear buds. The appearance of the black Sennheiser MX 55 was also a much better match for my black U2 iPod than the standard white ear buds that ship with them. My purchase however, has not been free from cognitive dissonance.Pros:1. Great sound2. Fantastically adjustable with rubber ear-anchor pieces and ear inserts3. Volume control can be handy (I don't use it however)4. Great low price5. Fabric carrying case included, with Velcro latch6. Great length on the headphone cordCons:1. Goofy asymmetrical design (it might be cool to some people, but it just ends up tangling the cord for me and making this product less usable, as I have to spend more time untangling the wires)2. The carrying case is almost like an IQ test! I can't figure out how to place the ear buds inside and make them use-able or alternatively, how to simply use it for storage; the case is a real pain to keep opening and closing. Sennheiser should have included a case similar to their MX 500 ear buds.3. The cord tangles easily - I would recommend keeping a twist-tie close at hand and simply looping the ear buds back up and then tying them when done to minimize tangles.Conclusion:Overall, this is a great product with a few quirky features, which prevent me from heartily endorsing it. If you are searching for great in ear sound at a budget price, I recommend these headphones, or Sennheiser's cx 300 model (the latter species also does not include a carrying case), which look great, but are somewhat more expensive.
I love this switch - used a 3 ft x-over cable to connect to router and voila, had more ports available than I could use (at present). Really like the 1-light for 100mb, 2-lights for giga. Just one of those items that you pull out of the box, hook up and it works quietly (no fans) and reliably.
It's not a dedicated adapter; it's an adapted adapter, with an extra element between the cord and the computer. Things seems to disconnect easily, so you have to be careful to check that the chain is intact. The length of cord between the computer and the little box in the middle (whatever it's called) is shorter than I'm used to, and I had to "adapt" to that. Don't know for sure if this is signicant, since now I actually touch the little box, whereas before I didn't, but it seems to get very, very hot when in use.
There is no excuse for not having "as good as possible" sound quality. I got these for use with my PC and personal listening devices. The sound separation is distinct, the bass strong and there is no tinny buzz in the music. At $5 a pair, one might afford to keep one on-duty in each device. The alternative isn't bad either. Just wear out a pair and replace it in six months. Oh, they are comfortable, too.
Canon still seems to have problems with it's lenses and how they interface with its electronic components, which means a blurry picture. For Canadians, there is only 1 service department in Calgary, while customer service is in Ontario. Imagine the bills trying to track down your camera over 2 provinces. Canon has somehow managed to keep this issue under wraps but it is a good idea to investigate where your nearest service department is and what kind of return time you can expect on repairs. The XL delivers great shots and definately looks the part, which can be important, but if it's not in your hands then it won't do much good.
I have been using this lens for around 3 months and I am very pleased with it. A lot of my friends told me to buy 3rd party lens with greater range (18-200) etc. but in the end I beleive I made the right choice.Image quality is great, but the best is the affordable Image Stabilisation function. I would recommend this lens for all the first upgraders from the kit lens
I installed it on a p8400 on a GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P motherboard in a Coolermaster Wavemaster case. It does a great job of cooling the CPU, I've overclocked the P8400 to 3.8GHz, with sys_basher putting a maximum load on both cores, the core temps are 37C.The one problem with this cooler is the height, it's 3/4" too tall for the Coolermaster case. With the cooler installed it's impossible to put the side panel on the case.
Simply put, this device installs in minutes and works like a champ. Just be sure to put the emitter over the IR receiver eye of the device, and you're good to go. (My Sony receiver had an IR transmitter that *looked* like the IR receiver, but wasn't. Don't be fooled!)This device combined with a good universal remote like the Logitech One is the path to home theater Nirvana.
I bought this system through Target as my Mother wanted music throughout her small one-story ranch house that was easy to use. When we set-up the system, it looked good and the sound was quite good for it's intended use. Don't expect high-end sound quality but it was notable from a price perspective. The major problem was that the remote speakers kept cutting off for a few seconds every few minutes although the speakers were just 15-20 feet away from the base unit. We tried the extended range option but that created a really bad delayed effect you could hear throughout the house. It was very disappointing and a real deal-breaker and we are sending it back. I was really hopeful with the added options of EOS product line that this would be a perfect solution, sadly you need to look elsewhere.
I think there are a couple of real nice features on this bag that I haven't found on some others in it's size. One, the zippered compartment in the front is very large, big enough to hold a SB600/SB800 flash, a wallet and misc accessories like batters, filters, etc. The other is that it's a little taller than some others so you can put your longer lens on (not super long, but the 70-300 works) and have room at the top for your strap. It also has areas to put add ons, like on the strap, there is a place to add a card holder.The blue shown here isn't true to color, it's more of a deep royal blue, almost navy blue.I agree with pp about the top not being padded - seems odd to me. They could also improve it with a carrying handle on the top as well. The strap is not padded but you can separate one side of if from the case to add one if you needed it.Overall, I really like it. It's comfortable, fits more than the Crumpler in the same size range and is a good price. I really like the Tamrac products, adding this to the list.
These were purchased to use in our choir rehearsal room. Even though they are reputed to be very efficient, a 100 watts per channel amp is not quite enough to produce the volume needed with some accompaniment CD's. Sound quality is good but not excellent.
Do not purchase this product if you plan to use it and move anywhere with it. Vision is good if you're stable and do not move as tripping and falling will be common. Very difficult to balance vision through one eye.Also, this product cannot be upgraded with increased magnification! Most Yukon products can be.I sadly received this product from a ladyfriend, and i'm commenting to this for her as our return deadline has passed.JUST DO NOT TRY TO SAVE MONEY. THIS PRODUCT IS USELESS!!!
Having owned a couple hands-free phones in recent years, I find the CT 12 a non-trivial step forward in sound quality, comfort, and size.The boom microphone is excellent. Because it doesn't extend directly in front of your mouth the way old-fashioned headsets did, there are fewer audible thumps from lip strikes and plosives. A red LED at the end flashes to let people know you are on the phone.Drop the phone into the base unit and it charges automatically, giving you about 5 hours of talk time. A stalk on the base unit swivels up so you can hang the headset up when its not in use.Comfort is so good you can forget you have it on (I wore it out to my car the other day). The handset has a belt clip and there is a shirt clip to keep the cord out of your way of gesticulators (you know who you are). You can switch the ear piece and mic from one ear to the other in about three seconds. Likewise, you can pick up the headset almost as quickly as you could a regular phone.Range is good. I pace around my office and don't find the signal degrades, although walls, partitions and doors will obviously shorten range. If you need more range than this offers, you probably need a cell phone.Build quality and materials are both excellent. It takes normal wear and tear and has been dropped several times with no ill effects. Design is modern without being wonky.The only shortcoming worth noting is ergonomic -- I had to dock the phone one star because the buttons are needlessly small (think TV remote circa 1990), though they are clearly marked and easily readable.Recommended.
Does what they need to do. Very convenient so you don't need to use even more connectors to add to more connectors...I'm sure you get the point! I don't have the most up-to-date electronics and I wanted additional options of connecting everything together with the "least" amount of wires everywhere.
It's a good product but the handheld can't be firmly attached to the cradle, it only sits on the connector and only this supports the device this result in a lack of balance and hotsync malfunction. The connection cables are the exactly the same that came with the handheld. So it could be included when you purchase a new Palm as it was with earlier models.
Worked perfectly..... Just Soldered The Wires and put some heat shrink tubes on them to seal out moisture Wire's matched up perfectly .. Put a single Dim JVC blue tooth unit in and have had no issues at all.
Regarding two of the comments above- Gold plated contacts, while nice, are really just a marketing scheme. I've never had a contact rust- ever. And as far as increasing signal quality- I'm sure that's true, but at this price level, it's not enough to matter. So if you are using top of the line equipment, gold contacts may be worthwhile. But if you are looking at a $22 switcher, it probably doesn't matter, because you are probably using low-gage cables that came free with your $59 VCR. That said, it's obviously not a bad thing that the cheaper product has gold contacts- it's just not a selling point.Regarding the second point- that this switcher doesn't "mix" composite and s-video- that's actually a GOOD thing. Splitting a composite signal to a s-vid connector without some sort of power behind it will actually degrade the signal. (You can go the other way, though.) I have a semi-professional Sony switcher I use in my video production business that does not perform this function because it's unpowered. If you want a switcher that performs this function, you need to make sure it's powered- no matter how much it costs.I will probably purchase this switcher to augment my Sony, because I actually NEED to be able to keep the S-Vid and composite signals separate. (I have a Toshiba monitor with both inputs, but no way to switch between them- plug them both in and you see both signals.)If you need a cheap switcher to switch between a DVD and Satellite Reciever, this is probably a great option. But don't expect it to do anything it shouldn't at this price level.
I do a lot of photos of people in the outdoors. I use the filter so that only the people are in focus and not the background. It works for me.
Good little machine. I only use the printing, copying and scanning features. Couldn't set up the fax, as it appears I would need a dedicated line for it to work with my DSL. However, I don't know many people who even use faxes anymore (I scan and email pdf of documents instead).Software is included that converts scanned documents to pdf. Nice.My primary complaint would be that the printer will not printer on the thicker (higher quality) photo paper. Jams with anything 10 mil or thicker, such as the Kodak Ultima (gold) picture paper. However, works o.k. with the 8 mil photo paper, such as the Kodak Premium (silver) picture paper. O.k./acceptable print quality for pictures, though the print quality was actually better on my much cheaper HP DeskJet 932C.Overall, good bang for your buck for an all in one machine.
I had to write a review since I find these so helpful when I'm looking to purchase something. So I hope this helps someone out in the future.Just got my Bushnell Trophy 20-60 x 65mm spotting scope today. It's my first spotting scope so I have nothing to compare it to. I bought it for an elk hunt out west primarily, and for target spotting on a 500 yard rifle range. Ordered it from Wal-Mart Site-to-Store for $197. I figured if it's awful I can take it back. First thing I did was try it out on the back porch(5:00pm on a sunny day). I set it up on my camera tripod and sighted in on neighbors house down the block. I zoomed in on the dish up to 60x and could read "Dish Network Plus", and could even tell how many screws(same color as the dish) were in the center - 2. Next I got my laser range finder out and lased the target at 164 yards. I then went out to the end of my driveway and looked down the country road. I could read the street sign and the street number clearly from 440 yards. At that power you do cut down on your field of view significantly.Now when you go to 40x & 60x you have to get real close to scope or you get the dark shadow creeping in on the sides of the lens. This is sometimes a bit tricky because if you touch the tripod or scope it shakes the image, but with a little practice & patience you should get the hang of it.The hard & soft case are nice, but the tripods I'll probably just use for my digital camera when I need a stand for timed pictures.Overall, for about a $200 spotting scope I'm very pleased.
I bought two of these cards; one for a 2-yr old w/WIN XP and one for a 6-yr old computer w/WIN ME. At first it didn't work, but I carefully looked at how it was seated. Then I reseated it square and it worked fine. The screw mounting bracket is about 1/16 inch off, and requires gently bending the bracket with vicegrips so that the screw mount is correct when the card is correctly flush mounted in the IDE slot. Both tower computers had the mounting screw off by the same exact amount. One can bend the bracket in 5-10 sec and then it works fine.I think the people who had problems probably didn't notice this issue and screwed in the card mount and left the card cockeyed in the IDE slot, and thus it didn't work. Anyways, XP recognized and installed the card fine. WIN ME also installed the card perfectly once I installed the drivers from the included CD. USB 2.0 now works great on both computers, very fast, and very good card. A great price deal.
Celestron C8 SGT StarBright XLT Advanced Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain TelescopeThis Celetron is a very good one.Its computerized guidance is very helpfullans easy to operate.To operate it on southern hemisfere I had to modify it a little.
This is a nice product.The design: Attractive and elegant, unlike a lot of boom boxes that look like plastic novelties from the dollar store -- on crack. You can put it on your shelf and not be embarrassed that it makes you look 15 years old. Silver and black with a clean contour and an orange display. The "handle" is recessed into the body of the box instead of folding up and down.The sound: Clean, and the speakers have decent power. The controls are easy to use, including the tone control, which has a set of simple, useful presets that display using a logical graphic. Station presets are easy to use also.Features: Though I don't have satellite yet, the unit is ready to accept a satellite antenna unit and go. Reads all standard CDs and also MP3 discs from the front-loading CD platter. It has an input for your MP3 player. Remote provided as well.Downside: The FM reception is horrible on the low end, but this is no different than just about every portable radio out there. Why do they always fail to provide good selectivity between stations on boom boxes? Below 91.9 MHz, weak stations won't receive and you'll get a hash of reflected frequencies.Overall, a very nice box up to the usual Sony standards of clean engineering.
This is a terrible, terrible product. I have had problem after problem with it. It now sits idle on my desk. Just search for the product problems in Google and you could spend a week reading the forums on it. I will never buy another MPIO device.
I bought this system for my home theater and I love it. My media room already had four speakers (two front and two rear) flush mounted in the walls, but I wanted to buy a full Home Theater in a Box (HTiB) to get the other speakers for full surround. I also planned to hook this system up to a PS3 for Blu-Ray playback. Most HTiB systems come with a receiver that has built a built in DVD player. I didn't want to get a wasted DVD that way. Also, those systems have very few input options. What I loved about this box is what you see of the images of the back. This receiver has all kinds input so I had no problem connecting the cable, PS3, and PS2 plus I could connect a few other game boxes if I wanted.The sound is remarkable. I'm often tempted to play the THX intro on movies over and over again just because it sounds so good across the whole range. High pitches are well produced and you can literally feel the bass. The self-configuring option is simple to do and works really well.Some people will note the minor drawback that the HDMI audio is only a pass through and you have to use other cables to connect the audio. Yes, this leads to buying two extra optical audio cables and makes the setup a tiny bit harder, but I didn't find it to be all that much of a challenge and the result was well worth it.As a last note, Onkyo packages this well. The UPS guy literally rolled the box up to my house and the Styrofoam packaging got crushed in some places, but it did its job and protected all the components which were in perfect shape.
Someone else mentioned the problem we have with it -- it has to be on 24/7, and it's very, very bright to have in a bedroom at night. The date/clock function has to be running, or else the CID system doesn't work. What would make this perfect is to have a "sleep mode" to turn off the clock and only have it wake up when there's an incoming call.I bought this for my father for Christmas, because he has trouble seeing the small CID displays, but less than a week later he's unplugged it because the display won't shut off. Too bad he already threw the box out, or I'd return it.
The C-1312 is another well designed Channel Vision product. It will accept any unit (modem, ethernet switch, etc) up to 1.75" by 11.5" and hold it tightly in place. It is built to stand off from the back of the media panel by 1.25"+ to allow wire and cables to be routed behind to go to other components mounted below it. It is compatible with Leviton Media Panels.
This cable seems to work as it should and It is pretty long. I haven't used it to much though.
The teleconverter is not sharp enough, especially for a high-def camcorder. I made a test: took the same shot with the converter and without; I blew the second one up 4x in Photoshop. There is not an appreciable difference. Therefore it is not worth it. I would not buy it again. The reason I did not return it is my lazyness.
I shudder at the thought of installing a screen protector, with its tabs and three steps, etc. When I'm finished, my device always looks as if it was left in a pocket at a Laundromat. Always covered with bubbles--no matter how hard I press. With BoxWave, installation is simple. And fast. Simply position it over the face of the device and press down all four edges. Finished. No need to smooth anything out. It's already clear. No bubbles. No hassle.
This is a quality case but it if you plan on carrying hand free you'll need a belt cause there's no clip. It's of no use if you have shorts or warm ups.
If you have WEP or No security on your wireless network this will work fine, but if you have WPA or WPA2 you are out of luck. Even though the package says WPA is supported, when you email Kodak support they will tell you it is NOT supported with certian wireless routers. My NetGear WGR614 for example does not work with this card.
I have had this system now for about four years. It's held up over move after move after... you get the point. They were powerful enough to annoy the old lady downstairs in one apartment, wake up the baby downstairs in another apartment, drown out the neighbors having sex in another apartment. I was never evicted because of these speakers but I'm sure the neighbors were glad when I left. Especially the old lady.Music sounds alright with these speakers. The high sounds are a little lost but the lows and midtones are great. Games are a real treat. The volume level is loud enough for the whole house to know when you've been called a "B--CH!" in Unreal Tournament 2003. Explosions and crashes are fun. DVD movies are a bit of a weak area. Voices seem a little muffled, and background noises get a little lost.Best way to set up these speakers is to have them mounted on the optional speaker stands, or your nearby loft bed. Biggest problem with this is they get in the way (the stands and the bed). They should be in a five foot radius around you. I use my speakers with the Creative Live Drive Platinum 5.1. It's a pro-Logic card but has the option for digital output which would be great with the DTT3500. But for the money these speakers are fun.
It arrived broken. Getting it replaced by apple has already taken a week and a half, and they don't plan to get it to me until another week from now. So now I'm having to wait almost a month before I get the stupid thing, and god knows if it'll even work then.
As a computer geek, home theater enthusiast, video game junkie, and musician with a home recording studio, I have far too many things to plug in and waaaay too few electrical outlets to meet my needs. Enter power strips. I've got several of your standard 5-outlet power strips/surge protectors around the house. There are two of them behind my home theater and the mess back there almost brings me to tears.Like the other fellow who reviewed this product, I too am putting the cheap extension cords to use for those irritating wall warts that take up 2 or more spaces on your conventional power strips. Behind my computers are more conventional power strips and big messes of cords. But for my recording studio, I have cleaned up and simplified things with the Tripp-Lite 10-outlet surge suppressor.I should break down and get about a few more of them because I am thrilled with the design of this thing. 10 outlets! And half of them are spaced apart from the others so that the wall warts will fit on there without encroaching upon any of the other outlets. Awesome. I have it mounted to my wall and while there's still a stinking mess of wires back there, at least I can get to them and behold: there are even 2 empty slots.I'm not using the telephone cord surge protection feature, but I don't see that as a reason to penalize with less stars like some other character did in his review. So you don't want to plug your phone into this thing, don't plug in your phone.The layout of this power strip and having a whopping 10 outlets is the bomb. As I type this review I look over at the thing and it makes me happy. I'm ordering a couple more right now.
I own three of these - one for each computer I regularly use. They last forever, and never even need cleaning as they never get jumpy. There is never any slippage, so it works much better than a ball-based mouse for things like Quake where you may want to make fast but precise movements.There are four buttons which can be programmed to do whatever you want. For example, I set one of the extra buttons to be the back button in my web browser. Now I can move through web sites one-handed without having to move the pointed up over the back button constantly. This also allowed me to switch my IE toolbar to use small icons with no text labels, freeing up screen space.The only possible suggestion I can come up with is that it would be nice if they added on a scroll-wheel like all the new mice seem to have.I'll never go back to using regular mice as long as Kensington keeps making these.
I got this to record voice, but also listen to music during outside exercise sessions. The voice recordings are great, but the music quality playing through the tiny speakers is rather tinny. Still very happy with the convenience of having music anywhere. I record music using a male to male connecting wire from my computer earphone to recorder mic input connection.
seem to be what i expected so all is good paper that holds cd and dvd from keeping them from being damage
OK - I realize it's a sin to put Olympus cameras into a Canon bag but my video is all Canon and my stills are all Olympus - so if you shoot with the E series OLY cams, this bag has no problems with other brands.Negative - I took this on a 15 day cruise loaded with 3 E-300 backs and 3 lenses to avoid changing lenses. The only thing I would do differently is NOT use the velcro pockets on the side for ANYTHING of value. Everytime you step on or off the ship, you do the entire X-ray, cavity search, etc TSA routine. I lost alot of small stuff out of the side pockets. Their flaps let small stuff leak through the TSA security x-ray and bucket brigade.Positives. I used this solidly every day for 15 days to cary 3 ea E-300 backs, 1 50mm prime lens, 1 14-54 mm zoom, and 1 50-200 mm along with a teleconverter, 2 flashes (a long range and a ring flash), and a 300+ volt rapid recharge flash accessory for short recharge times, typically under 1/2 second. There are plenty of pockets - as I mentioned the side pockets are vulnerable to loosing contents inside Xray machines, but the main compartment is amazing. The straps that crosshatch the back did a great job holding the strobe power supply while allowing the coiled cord to exit to the strobe attachment point - it was a very effective system even allowing the rapid strobe charger to run and to stay cool while in the pack.All backs were carried mated to their associated lens - avoiding the risk of changing lenses in the field. The main camera back had the dual battery accessory on it - the two smaller ones did not and went face to face like lenses with padding. All of this, plus the macro hardware went in the main compartment. If I were not on a ship with narrow passages, I could have tied my tripod to the two straps under the main bag but I chose not to as I'd get stuck in so many tight spaces if I did. There are also two heavy mounted 1" strap ties on the sides that can be used to attach other cases to the pack.Padding is very generous inside the main compartment, so your preciuos cargo is protected against drops and mishandling by those people who keep us safe (HINT - put UV filters on all lenses before traveling - TSA likes to touch the glass on your lens to make sure its not a bomb)I was simply amazed that I could carry so much in a compact backpack, have it organized ready to pull the right camera for that quick shot, and still have every accessory needed for a full day's shooting on the run. Empty, the pack is very light and adds little weight to your overall load. The zippers are all well attached to handle some stretching - they held up well without damage. All cameras survived the trip and the bag looks good as new. It was, of course, my carry on item, so it got the most scrutiny and fingerpoking by TSA's "challenged" employees.If you are planning a trip with cameras and accessories, this *IS* the best way to make it through security and still have working equipment on the other side. I doubt you will find anything as well thought out at a camera store for this price either.I did not try fitting any video equipment in this pack as it travels in a hard pelican case. Holding 3 D-SLR cameras and all accessories speaks volumes as to its ability though. This is a keeper for traveling and just general storage.
After buying several other brands I decided to try these guys. So far I hadn't had a problem, burn using a Rimage 2000i and about 250 cd's a pop. With other brand the arm has the tendency to pick up several discs at once jamming the cd burner...and happens all the time. With the Memorex it hasn't happened and that is a start.We'll see in the long run if they hold up to the first impression.
I never could understand why they ship monitors and such with such short cables. I mean even a few more inches probablyIsn't going to break the company!Thanks to Amazon and the Cables Unlimited 10' DVI D I can now place my monitor anywhere on my desktop with no problem!I looked at the computer shop here in my town and the cables they sold were alot lighter and cheaper made. I don't knowif it helped getting a better quality cable but the price at Amazon was less then the shop was asking so I'm happy!So if like me your desk is made where the monitor has its own place and the cord is too short to put it there, you can find the answer at Amazon!
Very fast photo and video backup for vacation or work. Takes all card types and is very durable and compact. Don't try using your ipod as a photo backup like I did. It is so slow compared to the wolverine. Fast transfer means less frustration.
I bought this case at the same time that I bought my Canon SD 550 just over two years ago. Unfortunately, the camera and case were stolen but up to that point, it worked like a champ! I carried it on numerous flights and bus trips and my camera was always protected. I've used it to carry my camera while clipped onto my belt many times and although I never lost it, I have to agree with other reviewers about the belt loop- it's the only weak point that I've found on this case. It's size was perfect for my camera, I wish I could find a pair of shoes that fit me that good. I've carried it stuffed into my backpack or coat pocket and my camera was always readily available. I even carried it through a summer internship that had me climbing three hundred foot towers and this thing completely protected my camera. Of course, it wouldn't have survived the fall, but it went with me all the way up and down many, many times riding in my cargo pocket. After two years of medium to hard use, it still looked good, too! Great case.
I am loving these headphones. I used to have the phillips noise cancelling earbuds HN060 and these are light years much better. Not only do i get noise reduction without having to put a battery on them, which by the way did nothing but creat static around the music, but the bass on these headphones is fantastic. It is so deep and clear. If you listen to a lot of urban music like myself then these are your headphones!
An excellent 5 megapizel 10X optical zoom camera - I highly recommend this camera for the following reasons:Though not pocket sized, it is compact and light, extremely well designed, and does things that the tiny ones don't do yet. For example, its 10X optical zoom will allow me to take shots of my son when he appears on stage at school. It will also permit close-ups of my son playing baseball. Aside from the zoom, this camera sports all kinds of photographic niceties that are extremely easy to use. For example, the camera has a wheel that turns to different modes: (Automatic, Aperture, Shutter, Scene, etc.) Each mode is clearly marked (for a change), and easy to identify. And when any mode is selected, a printed explanation pops up on the camera's LCD screen. That is clear! That is nice!My wife, who is a little less of a camera enthusiast than I, can simply turn the wheel to "automatic," and the camera takes over. She can turn the wheel to "video" just as easily, and home movies, sound and all, result.With so many new electronic gadgets - all with different buttons and ways of doing things - it's very good to see a device that has its features well organized, simple to use and intuitive in design. For example, it makes sense to have all input and output connections placed together and out of the way on one side of the camera. And it also makes sense to have control buttons - well marked, different from each other and grouped together near the shutter release button.Kodak did very well with this camera and so will you.Sheldon N. Feinberg MDMount Sinai, NY
Buy this one for FM/AM receptor only- it is INCREDIBLE. Don't think you should buy this as speaker for I-pod/ other devices- too expensive. I love the sound of IPAL when playing FM/AM at low-mid volume. Vocal sound is beautiful- i wish i could explain better but it's really great. Battery life varies a lot depending on how loud I play it but overall it's acceptable and i don't feel like i have to recharge it too much. Bass will go bad if you play at high volume.
The product arrived with in the specified time frame and was exactly as as advertised. The only problem is there is no help desk or phone number to call for questions. I had difficulty using the MP3 player as it uses a different file extension (.WAV) instead of .WMA. I would have been nice to ask for conversion information or something. But this issue may be my techincal ability. The product was for my daughter's 13th birthday and I wish we could have had the MP3 player working.
We installed an outdoor antenna (RCA ANT751 - another Amazon purchase) in place of our old satellite dish. We hooked up our analog TV's converter box with appropriate cables plus the outdoor antenna to this sturdy splitter outdoors. Reception is wonderful no matter the weather. We plan to hook up 2 other TV's to this splitter when our cable TV contract is up. Our current TV provider is dropping FIOS and contracting with a satellite company, so we will eventually rely on local channels and internet options.
I agree with the previous reviewer. It is a terrific set of tables for what it is and in this price range. I have taken mine over 4 states and to Mexico and it is starting to wear out after 1 & 1/2 years of heave use.Next i am going to get the s-650 because it is basically the same format that i love, and it has seamless looping which this doesnt (it has a small pause betweem loops, which renders ituseless)All in all I would recommemd this for the beginner dj and for a club with a low budget, you will get a lot uf use and it takes punishment.
I researched many upscaling players--including others from Samsung, including the 841 and 950--and decided on the HD941. I've only had the player for a few weeks now, but am very impressed and happy with it. PQ is excellent, even on an HDTV that supposedly does its own upscaling (the Samsung HL-P5063W).A bonus was being able to make the player region-free using (sometimes conflicting) experiences found elsewhere on the Internet and some of my own ingenuity. I'm posting my detailed experiences here so that others can make their player region-free. The steps may appear long and complicated, but they took less than five minutes to peform.The most-recent experiences indicate that an Aiwa remote is required to make the 941 region-free. That worked for me! I would love to know why an Aiwa remote is able to do this and how anyone could have stumbled upon this discovery!Actually, I programmed my Harmony 676 remote to *emulate* the Aiwa remote and then used the Harmony to make my 941 region-free. Talk about multiple levels of indirection!The Harmony requires the model number of a *device*, not a remote. Not knowing which Aiwa device(s) use the RC-6AS14 remote, I Google'd for "Aiwa RC-6AS14 remote control". One of the hits took me to http://www.dvdremotecontrols.com/Mfrs/Aiwa/AiwaAudioDVD/RC-6AS14.htm--which not only provided a screen shot of the remote, but also listed the Aiwa devices that the remote actually controls!I programmatically added the first Aiwa device (the CX-NA10--a "Mini System (DVD)") to my Harmony, and then I performed the following steps:Note: Make sure the 941 is off. Make sure there is no DVD in the drive.Using the 941 remote:1. Turn the player on.2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The drive door will open.Using the Harmony remote:3. Press the DEVICE button.4. Press the NEXT button until the "Mini System (DVD)" device appears next to one of the soft buttons.5. Press the "Mini System (DVD)" soft button.6. Press the NEXT button until "Repeat" appears next to one of the soft buttons. (I had to press the NEXT button seven times to cycle through the choices.)7. Press the "Repeat" soft button.8. Press the NEXT button until "Program" appears next to one of the soft buttons. (I had to press the NEXT button eight times to cycle through the choices.)9. Press the "Program" soft button.10. Press the NEXT button until "Clock" appears next to one of the soft buttons. (I had to press the NEXT button three times to cycle through the choices.)11. Press the "Clock" soft button.The player's LCD will display "ADJUST". There was also a brief mention of something about a 'servo adjustment complete' on the TV.I used the 941's remote to press "9" (as others have instructed), but this didn't have a visible effect. The drive door did not close. Doesn't hurt to do it, I suppose.12. Using the buttons on the player, close the drive door and power it down.Upon powering up the 941, I could play other regions' DVDs. I also double-checked that my own region's DVDs still played ok.I added the 941 to my Harmony remote and both it and the player itself have been working great!Notes:-I just purchased my 941 from Amazon.com; not sure which firmware version I have, but I assume it's a relatively current one.-Other people's experiences said I would need to press a SHIFT button on the Aiwa remote prior to pressing the Repeat, Program, and Clock button--in order to generate the appropriate signals. Since the Harmony emulated the *functions* of the Aiwa remote and not the actual *buttons*, I did not need to emulate or press a SHIFT key.
The subs were an accidental buy. I didnt know my husband put them in the cart and I just purchased everything in there. They are okay, but we can't figure out the right box to put them in. Contacted Customer Service of Pyramid and didn't get a reply. Overall, not bad, but no hit.
Used this to hook up a backup camera in a Ford F150. Much thicker and better quality than the cord that came with the backup cameral.
For the price of these you can't go wrong.They fit well, sound decent, and are reasonably durable. I've enjoyed a few sets of Audio Technica headphones across their price range and while I might not suggest these to an audiophile for their iPod, they work great for when I occasionally want heaphones on my computer.
It does give a very good picture on my HDTV. But it is cheaply made and the remote is the worst junk ever.
This is one really nice earphone. Easy to put into your ears and very comfortable. I use it plugged into my laptop using itunes and I do agree that it seems to be lacking on the bass side (played with different equalizer presets).Overall, really liked the unit.
I just had my TV arrive last week. So far I couldn't be happier. The picture is ok in regular mode and the HDTV picture is outstanding. The look of the TV is very sleak and modern. It has some cool features like PIP and push button recording to your VCR (I have tivo so I wouldn't use that feature). All in all I'm very happy with the TV. Also, I paid just $1050 for it on sale at Circuit City. I think it was mismarked. Can't beat that deal! I just hope it proves to be reliable in the long term.
The drawback: Only supports two downstream low power devices if you do not connect its power brick. Why? Four port USB hubs should be able to support four downstream low power devices without needing external power. 100mA per port plus 100mA for the hub.One of the front USB ports is mis-labeled with a firewire 1394 logo next to it. Very smart Belkin... You should've updated your silk screen when you updated your plastic to have two front facing USB ports instead of one USB and one firewire as on your other product.
I bought 2 of these and made a 32 foot connection to my device and it worked GREAT !I needed a way to bring my computers usb 2.0 port closer to a device that cannot be moved and this baby did the job! Well worth it !
I absolutely abhor those touch-pad excuses for a mouse on laptops. I find them cumbersome, inaccurate and the cause for many errors. When I recently bought a laptop I had totally forgotten that I needed a mouse and went to the local membership big box store to purchase one. Pricing at either store was going to run $30 or more for a wireless and settling for a wired mouse for a state of the art laptop was stupid. I knew the one I wanted and tried Amazon first to get a price range to work from online. At under $8 I knew I had begun and ended my search. For under $16 I had the mouse with shipping, receiving it in 2 days.It was just as I had used on a friends. It's small, fully compatible, and really quick (the first time I ever had to slow a mouse down). Great price, top quality, great service.
I had previously owned this same model which was brand new and loved it. The peg on the tray had broken off, so I had to replace it. I thought that I was replacing it with a brand new one, however, when I received this one it was not. It still had pencil shaving in it, along with a big scratch on the unit itself. I think that the advertising was very misleading! It should have clearly stated that a used piece of merchandise was being purchased.
Great Product! I bought two of them and they both are still working like they were new. I keep one in my bathroom and 1 in my kids' bathroom. They are used daily.
I swapped out the stock AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ for this 5600+. My Win 7 WEI jumped from a 4.7 score for my CPU to a 5.9. This also boosted my RAM WEI from 4.7 to 6.4. My E521 really performs much faster overall. I uninstalled iTunes and all my music files, reinstalled fresh iTunes and added the music files back. iTunes really, really performed much much better. The MP3 to AAC file conversion was truly rapid. Finally, a nicely capable CPU to address the iTunes demand for more processing power.
Received this product within days of ordering. At first, it was working great. Lasted a month or so with no problems, and then since then has had battery issues. You could charge it all day and once you unplug it, the battery lasts maybe 20 mins. Incredibly annoying and frustrating.
This item had an error on the printed label that came with the package. I needed to call the Olympus hotline to verify that this adapter was for a 2 AA battery, SP350, Olympus camera and not a 4 AA battery camera as was stated on the package. I also checked on the Olympus website to double check. Otherwise it is the correct item and works fine. Amazon should also indicate that this adapter will work with the SP series Olympus cameras.
Raidio is great but too hard to get the sound I'm looking for I'm use to having an equalizer but I'm working on it. I have all top of the line JL Audio separates and subs and amps to go with the raidio so hopefully the sound will come around. My installer also said the serial numbers were scratched off the raidio and removed from the box so I might be srewed if something goes wrong with it
everything is perfect!I have been using my MP3 for one and half months!everything is going well and I do not have any problems!some of my friends wants to buy mine after they saw mine!easy to use and easy to put musics and movies!I do not regret I bought Creative Zen!
It tucks away next to my desk and creates great sounding bass and the tones are rather clear for the satellite speakers.
I loved these points i used them on Freddy,Kenshi,and rain on mortal kombat and the really came in handy I really loved the points thanks microsoft
Just bought my second Sony 400 disc player because the first one is nearing capacity. Works great no problems. Other reviewers have not liked the disc explorer. It works very well for me. Plug in a computer keyboard and enter titles and a still picture from the movie, use the up and down buttons on the remote to scroll quickly through index. I like it.
Seems sturdy. Connected from computer to external speakers. Has worked well. No complaints.
On September 9th I purchased an HP Photosmart 7960 from Office Max.Shortly after installing the printer I found a problem trying to print envelopes.I was using MS Word. The envelope would move to the print location and print the return address. It would then move the envelope to the area where the address should be printed and it froze.This occurred several times. I tried to adjust the settings with no success. I then tried MS Publisher to print an envelope and the same thing happened.Word Perfect 10 would not print the envelope properly.I downloaded and installed a new driver that was available but this didn't help.After contacting HP Tech support by e-mail they suggested a replacement. They would ship me a Reconditioned printer, which I did not want.I took the printer back to Office Max, who replaced it with a new HP Photosmart 7960. I got it yesterday and after hooking the new one up, I tried to install the cartridges and the carrier wouldn't lift to afford adequate space to slide in place.I turned it off and on several times but kept getting a red light flashing where the on light should be and a message on the LCD screen saying the cartridges were not installed.I then called HP Tech Support and got a woman in India who could hardly speak English and after several minutes wasting my time, she told me to register the new printer and call back. I asked her what on earth good that would do?She advised me to take the computer back..I then wrote HP Tech Support via e-mail and got the reply that the printer evidently has a mechanical problem and to give them the serial number and shipping information and they will ship me a Reconditioned printer..I've decided to return this printer back to Office Max and purchase an Epson printer.This is the sixth HP Printer I have owned. The first printer printed everything else fine and the quality of the photo prints were excellent but the quality of the printerleaves a lot to be desired.. They've really cheapened the quality with thin plastic.Sad commentary of what was a good company..
I've used compatible versions of this and they simply do not compare to the OEM HP versions.These toners last quite a while in our busy office setting. They are efficient and provide excellent print quality.
Well, I enjoy the curve for the comfort of the hands.However, space bar required little more pressure.The comfort of the wrist is awesome.Getting use to keying with a normal curve instead of the straight keyboard.
I'd give this thermos 10 stars if I could! Initially we bought one to keep my husband's coffee warm because we each drink different coffees. However, I love the thermos so much that I bought a second one for me because it keeps coffee REALLY hot without the burner continuing to cook it. In fact, it keeps the coffee hotter than the burner and it lasts ALL DAY LONG, literally! My husband and I just LOVE this thermos!
I can not comment on the speed as I didn't make any specific tests, but it seems fast. At least as fast as my cable internet connectino speed. But what is REALLY fast, is the set up. In less than a couple of minutes I was online. Very good! Full marks!
Do not buy Panasonic cameras. I bought a DMC-LC20 one year ago, and it died exactly one day after the warranty expired. It began taking pictures with green/pink tones. Support for digital cameras is terrible. They replaced the main board with a second hand one as a &quot;favor&quot; without improvement, now (6 weeks later) they still have the camera and now want to replace the CCD for $129.00 + labor. Panasonic has not returned any emails I've sent about my disappointment with this product. I will throw it away and buy Sony.
I have a fairly new HDTV system I bought back in January. I have a JVC 56" rear projection HDTV and am getting my HDTV source from Insight Cable through a Motorola HDTV receiver. I experimented with component video connections when I first bought the TV but later tried the Monster Cable DVI400. Wow what a difference! DVI is the ONLY way to hook up HDTV in my opinion. The colors are brighter and pictures are sharper. Like all Monster Cable products this is made of very high quality materials and it looks nice too. I cannot believe some of the notes I have seen on the internet from people that feel the component video connection is better. The quality of the DVI connection is so superior that my cable company has decided to turn off the DVI output on my cable box. They claim the quality is so good that pirates could make copies of movies through the connection! They claim that this is a new FCC law even!
This product works great!!!. I put a cable box and DVD player in a closet in my bedroom behind my wall mounted LCD TV and it works great. Took a few minutes to set up and it controls both devices that are out of sight. My neighbor spent $300.00 bucks to have a pro set the same deal up in his room with an expensive remote. I got the same results for much much less!!! Buy one today!!!
Works very well. Would have given it a 5, except it was unable to control one small setting on my system. Worth every penny!
Set up took 5 minutes, worked first time.Real happy with sound quality and portability.While watching football games outside through our windows we can smoke cigars, hear the TV commentary without incurring the wrath of those who don't understand football and cigars go together.Highly recommend these speakers.
The scanner is GREAT! It's only for people who want the best without spending thousands on a drum scanner. The software is a little tricky at first but there are "how to" videos for each step. It only took a little time to figure it out. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for the best and has some computer knowledge. You will also need a computer that is up to date because the software uses a lot of memory (RAM).Be sure to warm up the scanner 30 minutes prior to use. Also calibrate your monitor, scanner, and printer with the software provided before you get started.Our family wanted to transfer all the slides, negatives, positives, and such to a digital format. So far it has done a great job.
This camera does everything it says; yes, it's waterproof and I was very uneasy taking a digital camera into the water for the first time!! Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars: it is as slow as every other digital camera I've owned as far as focusing, multiple flashes, and then actually shooting. You get your subject's attention and they smile, frozen, as you hold down the shutter release for a good 3 seconds until the shot is taken (in low light.) I was especially intrigued by its "Bright Capture" technology, but it honestly doesn't seem any different in low light than my old Sony U20 2MP tiny little snapshot camera. Still that same flash-in-the-dark look. There is a fill-flash low light program mode (among many many others), but the shutter speed sets itself so slow the background becomes a messy worthless blob, even if you hold your breath and try to remain still. My ideal snapshot camera is portable, durable, quick, easy, and produces excellent results without having to think about your exposure modes. This camera has 3.5 out of those 5. It is way portable, very durable, easy, produces OK results but you have to mess with settings if you're not in daylight, and it's not very quick.Overall I am very happy with the purchase and will carry it everywhere.
Twice in a single year, Apple has released Intel-based iMac computers, and with Intel's announcement of the Core 2 Quad chip (yep, 4 processor cores), should you wait?If web surfing, home movie-making, photo editing and home office work are all you have in mind, the answer is no. The 20-inch iMac in its basic configuration (1 GB of system RAM, 128MB of video RAM, 250GB hard drive) is more than plenty. Only the most rabid gamers will opt for the 256 MB video RAM upgrade, and impoverished graphics designers who can't afford the Mac Pro will find the 24-inch iMac an enticing alternative. Right out of the box, this iMac carries on the Macintosh legacy of "The computer for the rest of us."The 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor provides ample horsepower to run Microsoft Office 2004 (via Rosetta) as fast as (and some claim faster than) the iMac G5, where it runs as a native PowerPC application. The built-in iLife applications are all Universal. You'll get zippy performance that makes photo enhancement in iPhoto and home video editing in iMovie a breeze instead of a chore. And all the while, you can work to your favorite music in iTunes without skips or stutters.The 20-inch 16x10 aspect ratio display might seem like overkill if you don't play DVDs and watch movies regularly, but once you work with it, you won't want to go back. There's so much room and the screen resolution is so fine, you can edit whole pages of text in Microsoft Word 2004 while keeping the iChat window in full view without overlapping. The optical SuperDrive completes the package, giving you the ability to burn music and data CDs as well as DVDs.For many, the iSight camera will be icing on an already satisfying cake. Even if you rarely video chat, iSight lets you snap your own photo and throw in some visual effects with Photo Booth. It's an easy way to keep your bulletin board avatars and chat icons up to date.Expect high-end laptop-quality sound from the built-in speakers. I saved a 3-piece set of Altec-Lansing speakers from my old Dell and turned the iMac into an honest-to-goodness entertainment center.Running the show is Mac OS X Tiger, always a 64-bit operating system and finally able to show itself off. Acclaimed around the world as the best operating system for home users, OS X Tiger protects you and your family from the perils of a connected life by turning up its nose at Windows trojans, spyware and other nasty stuff. On the surface, OS X Tiger seems tame as a kitten but deep down inside, amazing things are going on, like Spotlight, a search tool that chews up and spits out Windows XP's cute li'l puppy. Search results appear AS YOU TYPE YOUR QUERY, and not just file names but references in nearly every file format. Open your fantasy novel manuscript, change the dragon's name from Elliott to Fafnir and by the time you've saved it, Spotlight already knows about it. I could go on and on, but you get the idea.This is my second Mac. Transferring everything from my PowerPC G4 Mac mini was a breeze with Migration Assistant and a FireWire cable. It was as if it had been my Mac all along. It didn't even matter that my default web browser and email client are Mozilla's Firefox and Thunderbird. There were no "You are not using Safari!" warnings or "Would you like to make Mail your default mail client?" offers. Ditto for transferring my wife's info from an even older G3 iMac (also running Tiger) to the Mac mini after I refreshed it with its restore DVDs. We had planned on the project taking a couple evenings. It was all done in about an hour and a half.The only part of the iMac that disappoints is the optical wired Mighty Mouse, but then, we all know Steve Jobs is a quirky guy who seems to enjoy throwing a ringer into every product, so his idea of the perfect mouse is just as quirky. It's love (or hate) at first touch. I don't know anyone who has said "Yeah, it's different, but I can get used to it," though I've heard customers at The Apple Store ask "Can I get a credit if I give back the mouse?" I'm a trackball fan myself and the iMac happily said "Well, hello d'er!" when I plugged in a Logitech Marble Mouse USB trackball. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for Apple to offer a BYOKM (Bring Your Own Keyboard and Mouse) version of the iMac.Anyone old enough to read this has been alive since the days when 20-inch flat panel displays sold for the price of the 20-inch iMac. Considering that you get a machine that runs Mac OS X as well as Windows XP and Vista (which you supply), it's a steal. Enjoy the guilt.UPDATE: On August 7, 2007, Apple replaced this model at this price with the newApple iMac Desktop with 20" Display MA877LL/A (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive). Snazzy good looks inspired by the Apple Cinema Display and more bang for your buck.
I've used other mp3 players, and this by far is the best deal. It's a full color screen, 30 gigs of music (more then others with the same price). You can even put your schedules on it and contacts. I thought it was great, it has solitare.My only hesitation when buying it was that I wouldn't be able to get my music off of it. But I have found programs on the internet that will let you take music off.I have absolutely no complaints about it. If you know what you're doing, and can do some research, you can do anything on this thing. (Like the videos were hard to understand at first, but I did my research and now I got it down!)Guaranteed the best mp3 player just wished I grabed the 60 gig.
Pros:- Good tuner performance, awesome HD picture quality- Relatively fast channel switching performance- Nice station info and display (station ID, 480i/720p/1080i, etc)- Nice responsive graphical interface- Favorite channel setting- Small profile. No fan, quiet.Cons:- annoying picture shift and overscan on 480i SD material.This can be easily seen when comparing the output with an analog VCR tuned to the same station as the digital one.Toggle the output switch (480i/p/720/1080), and the shift/overscan is gone. BUT, as soon as you switch the channel, it happens again. This happens on all of the outputs, even HDMI.- No option to output HD material at native resolution (as is, not either 720p or 1080i).- Rescanning channel loses favorites- QAM tuner includes encrypted/blank channel. You have to delete them manually afterwards, horrible!- No program guide for QAM channels- Cannot output both hdmi component at the same time.- No menu/GUI on s-video/composite output
I too was a little scared about buying the Simpletech cf card after seeing some of the negative reviews. So far I've had the card for about 3 months and have had absolutely no problems yet. I use a Minolta camera.
This company gives great service. I ordered one morning and arrived next evening with standard shipping. Exceded my expectations!
The grills worked great in my server. They do what they are supposed to do. Guard against wires/stuff entering the fan blades. The screw holes were a bit short, but it could be the brand of 120mm fans that I am using, but it still worked great.
Device does what I expect from it: Charge my iAudio without the docking station.Initially it looks like it is not changing. The device screen says: Connected to PC.However if you switch the device "on", then it starts charging.
I always buy the HP brand of ink as I don't have to worry about it leaking or running dry before the container is empty.
I love my camera. I wanted something inexpensive that took clear, non-blurry pictures. It does just that.I had some software trouble uploading pictures to my computer. Now I simply leave my printer off till I have transferred my pictures. Problem solved. (Somehow my computer gets the two USB ports confused otherwise.)
I purchased two of these earphones because I was extremely satisfied with the first purchase. I bought the first pair as a temporary earphone to replace my lost iphone earphones. Surprisingly, these earphones work 10x better than iPhone earphones, and they fit more comfortably in your ear. For the cheap price, you're getting an amazing deal!
Simply put, several different makers of firewire interfaces recommend THIS firewire card to put in your computer if you want unflinching reliability. Just goes to show, you have to go beyond what's on the shelf at a local store to get something specific like this for the PC Home Recording Studio market that computer accessory stores flat out ignore. If you can wait for this to come in the mail, it's a no-brainer.
Received my Nuvi 250W and had it working in just minutes. Not sure why others complain about acquiring signal, mine works great. By the time I turn it on, start the vehicle, it has found its location and is ready to go.Good maps, reasonable guidance (gets lost on some country routes). Overall, I am very satasfied with the product.
My STE-2 Speedlite Transmitter arrived from Amazon yesterday. I was surprised there wasn't a battery in the box. Especially considering that Amazon doesn't try to sell a battery with the transmitter anywhere on the page. And also considering that you have to click on the "More Technical Details" portion of Amazon's page advertising the transmitter to learn that the battery is not included.So this intended to be more a politely critical review of Amazon's website with respect to this item than the item itself. Because I can't test the item because I didn't know that I was supposed to buy a battery because the information wasn't efficiently presented to me, the customer.I chose "five stars" for my rating because I'm sure that once I get to actually use the product, I will love it, because I'm sure it's terrific, because it's made by Canon.
Works great in all apects of how it can be used. Volume controls work well and sounds are great. Callers sound clear and say that I sound clear. Highly recommend this product Good value for the price and features. Great product for one that is on the phone a lot. Also recommend the Plantronics H81 Tristar Voice Tube headset to go with it.
My F110 also failed after much less than 250 faxes. The tech support at Xerox thinks its the motherboard since it has power but does not go through a self check and give error codes. The MB costs $250. I might be able to do it myself and save another $200 labor costs, but I only paid $400 for the F110 and so its not worth it.Too bad, ehh. I loved this machine. Clean copies all the time, almost never jammed. Best fax I've seen. But dead is dead, so none of that gets any stars.Over all I've heard bad reviews about a lot of Xerox products. Their solid ink printer is said to eat ink every time you turn it on. And lots of other problems with it. I would advise to avoid Xerox products over all.
I must admit I was skeptical of this new technology, but, after having Tivo for two months I can't ever think of going back to the old VCR days. It is a similar to the difference between the old 8mm movies and VCR tapes. Really.What I like best is that I can watch TV without those annoying, time wasting commercials. I love to fly through them. All I do, is start watching every show I want to watch 15 minutes after Tivo starts to record it. I then zip through the commercials and am caught up with the show by the end of the show. Of course, if I wish to watch a recorded show, I can do the same thing. I now realize that we get about 40 minutes of net TV in an hour due to those commercials.If you get that phone call in the middle of the best part of the show - no problem - just hit the pause button and get back to it after the phone call without missing one second of your program.I record all my shows in the 14 hour mode. Quality is very acceptable for 99% of what I record.The remote is very well designed. In a short time, you can &quot;work it in the dark.&quot;Ease and speed of setting up shows to record is second to none.Sure, the initial setup took three to four hours, but, you only do that once, and it is easy to do. Most of that time it spends downloading the initial program guide for your area. Your actual part is about 20 minutes.14 hour mode unit is the price performer. Imagine having 14 hours of TV to watch. Hard to do. This forces a &quot;watch and dump&quot; and you stay current, or, it autmatically erases oldest shows when it needs room.What's the proof of my satisfaction?I just ordered my second Tivo for my wife.She is a &quot;tape collector&quot; and has about 100 old tapes that I know she will NEVER watch. I hope to break her of that habit.By the way, those of you that paid $499 (last year's price) don't forget that some credit cards will refund price differences if they are within 60 days. My Amex did.Also, since the hard drive in the unit runs 24 hours a day, extended service policy may be a good idea. You never turn the Tivo off. Or, at least buy it with a credit card that extends your warranty to match original warranty.
this was great it works so goo and it came with a free wireless mouse and a bunch of software that is also great. what more can i say great.
This review is after 2 week's usage of this Sony MDR7506 headphones.I bought this through the Black Friday deals at Amazon and i think i made the right decision. I could have gone for the low end Bose noise cancelling headphones (low end one) or the Sennheisser ones for almost the same cost(+- $15) but i am very happy to choose MDR7506 headphones. They are comfortable on the ears. I must say i have not worn it for long: may be a max of 2 hours. I did not feel uncomfortable while wearing them. The build quality is amazing. It feels sturdy. The quality is very good too.It sits in a compact pack so its easy for taking around. I will need an year to comment on the durability. I am a very protective of my things and hence my assessment need not be true for all.Overall a very good product.
Great turntable for the price, you would have to spend over 400.00 to get a noticable sound difference. Included cartrige tracks at 3 grams and sounds great but a cartridge that would at 1 gram or so would be better unless you are a DJ.
The ear speakers come with a collection of dome and double dome eartips. While none of these geometrically perfect tips are a substitute for a professionally made earmold, the double dome design fits and holds better than the single dome does. I plan to eventually get left and right custom earmolds for a better fit and seal.My hunch is that the bass response will improve with custom earmolds but with the stock tips I found it was not as strong as less expensive earbuds. The overall sound quality, however was much better with a more linear response. I found the best support for the ear speakers was to have the cable exit pointing up then wrap it behind my ear for better support. These are heavy and the extra weight needs to be supported somehow.Overall they are the best pair of earbuds I own. Stay away from the $13 china specials - they are very nonlinear in response.
I love the hub, but it is so small, even with velcro tape, it is hard to keep it tied down. The weight of the USB cables keeps twisting it loose and it falls over. But a good product!
I am currently a nursing student, and I really needed a bag with the capability of holding several large books, water bottle, notebooks, lunch, pencils, Iclicker, etc. This does it all! It rolls easy and the handle is comfortable and sturdy. Some great pockets in the front for all your bits and bobs. Zippers appear to be strong, as I have had no problems, and Jansport has a lifetime warranty on the bag. Couldn't be happier!
The HP Officejet Pro L7650 all in one has been a pretty big disappointment. It's huge and looks sturdy and has a lot of features, but performance and ease of use are lacking. It has a hit or miss interface with Windows Vista on my computer. Not always does it connect when trying to scan or use any other interface with the computer. When using the feeder to fax or scan, it often grabs more than one page at a time, resulting in paper jams. Every time I try to print an envelope it messes us and the envelope gets jammed. It takes a good 1-2 minutes to boot up and go through its warm up process. And finally, a pet peeve - it gives you an annoying "cartridge low" warning about 2 months before it runs out. You can't disable it and it shows up both on your computer and on the printer every time it starts up. HP trying to get you to buy and replace the cartridge before you need to. All in all, this unit has been a disappointment.
Recorded a full band concert in HD and it was fast and had great quality.
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Nice case for ear buds. Hard and protective, but small enough to stick in your pocket. I would buy again.
these headphones are great. they sound great. These headphones blew my ipod headphones out of the water. one piece of advice, if your mp3 player has a bass booster you won't need to turn it on with these headphones.
This works great and is the third one I have owned. One I gifted to someone. Great if you are watching calories or want to control what goes on your popcorn.
This charger doesn't work!You plug it in, the light goes on and says it is charging.It keeps your ipod powered on and slowly drains the battery.worthless!
Several items make the Laptop not the best for travel due to size and weight. It has a problem with locking up for periods of time and then all of a sudden it is back if you wait it out. The sound quality is great for its size. The picture seems be collapsed to fit the rectangle screen. I like the layout of the keyboard of all the laptops I have used this is the best layout.
i bought it yesterday and going to return it today just because of its worst video quality....yes...! if you can compromise video quality....than you can surely go for buying this....no user friendly functions...complexity is everywhere..hdd is not 20 GB...in my case its only 17.5 GB. and yes...very disappointed customer service....nothing is good in this camcorder except good zoom and storage capacity....video in night is worst ever......please don't waste your money to buy it....PLEASE
This is a great Router. Although installing it was tricky at first, it was relatively easy to install. My network runs fast and is reliable thanks to this router.
This product leaves a clean streak-free screen (I tried on three laptop LCD screens - one of them is ultra-bright type). It is better than I expected. And the two bottles will probably last forever, since you don't need much for each use (not sure about how long it is valid -- there is no validity date).
I purchased my Nikon Trailblazer for archery hunting. They are easy to adjust, very clear, compact, waterproof, and good in low light. These quality binoculars are a great buy for the money. I would highly recommend them.
This case is remarkably roomy for it's size. It comfortably fits my 16x zoom compact in the main compartment. The auxiliary compartment comfortably holds a spare battery and and memory card - with room to spare for a couple of other small items. It's rugged and durable, too.But the design leaves me scratching my head. There is a velcro flap which would be useful for keeping rain out of the main compartment. But the flap only covers the zippered auxiliary compartment. The camera compartment - which is the more logical choice for the extra protection - is protected only by the zipper.It's a nice little bag, but a small change would make it much nicer.
For me, this case's only drawback is the postage stamp sized yellow case logic emblem on the case's front (I'm not logo person). Otherwise Case Logic has managed a sturdy case at a great price (I paid $11.45). This case boast a sleek design, is easy to hold, and carries 48 of your favorite CDs/DvDs. It's also rigid. The kind of case you could toss around or accidently step on and it wouldn't be any worse for the wear.
I purchased this product prior to my current HP cartridge running out. When I installed the Verbatim cartridge I got the error message 54.1 Remove sealing tape from the cartridge. Of course I had already done this. Since these are remanufactured cartridges the sealing tape has been retrofitted by Verbatim. Verbatim expected me to pay for return shipping and would replace it after they received the cartridge. I don't believe that I should be required to pay the return shipping and then wait for a cartridge. Verbatim cartridges are not the cheapest but rank right down with the quality of the bargain basement remanufactured cartridges.
This is an exceptional MP3 player for the price, without the limited usability that IPOD implements in order to stop piracy... they're only losing customers who have more than one PC and buy their music like me.Let me see... $200 for a 40GB MP3 player from Creative, or $599 for an Ipod... not a difficult choice.I found setup to be very difficult indeed, and I am an advanced PC user. The driver on this disc wouldn't install, so I had to manually download and install the device driver from the Creative website. (This is why it gets 4 stars and not 5). Also, the installation instructions are pretty poor. It will say things like, "In the content menu select your music, and hit the send to device button" Unfortunately for us, it doesn't give pictoral represtentations of what or where these buttons are, and the in screen buttons don't have a pop up label when you hover your cursor over it. Very frustrating, but, eventually you'll figure it out... unless the driver doesn't install on your PC either, then you're left to either manually install it or contact Tech support on how to do this.I've read a lot of complaints about not being able to arrange by folders... but you can arrange by playlist. Either manually, which will take forever, or hook it up to your PC, and use the Nomad Explorer program to open your Nomad files on your PC and manipulate the player at your PC's keyboard (much faster). You can sort, arrange, and do almost anything with this. Arranging the files by playlist is virtually the same thing as arranging them by folder, and you can store all of a certain type or band to a playlist for easy access. Though, you can not create sub-playlists, which would be conveinant if you wanted to sort a band with several albums. It would be more conveniant to sort each album to a playlist.So, though the initial instalation was a little tedious, the device program for filing information really isn't as bad as everyone is making it sound, and its easy to 'Playlist' a group of songs from your PC.It has Superb music quality and volume.I would recommend this product based upon Price, quality of sound, and volume.But be prepared for a slightly challenging instal. Still, worth the $300 I saved!!!
I bought these mounts after reading about them on some other websites. I used these to mount Polk RTi4 bookshelf speakers to a back wall of my room. The mounts are strong and hold up very well with basic screws and drywall anchors. The mounts give the speaker lots of freedom to be positioned and angled so the sound is aimed right at you. If you are trying to mount any bookshelf speaker then these mounts will do it with flexibility and ease.
good but not the one i expected.i expected the silicon skin would be smooth surface but it was not,but anyways, it's quite good, for the whole package of protecting accessories
This is nothing but a USB to ADB adapter, which is analogous to those USB to PS/2 adapters which sometimes accompany Wintel mice, plugged into a USB mouse with a cheap and cantankerous cord. As Kensington warned me, it doesn't work with the Apple IIgs ADB port. I plan to try the adapter with some other USB optical mice to see what results. If one wants an optical mouse on a classic Mac with ADB, this will be the only alternative (the MacAlly mouse is opti-mechanical). Mac owners with PCI slots in their CPUs will probably be better off installing a compatible USB card.
The option to record in high quality makes a big difference. I have used this to record lectures and personal notes and have been very pleased with it. Dont worry the sound of the hard drive of the ipod is not that bad (after a while you hardly notice it) and again the quality is very high considering the price and comparing to other devices that record voice memos.
I have an HP Pavillion dv6000 laptop running XP with SP3. The computer is docked about 6 feet from the Linksys wireless router and I get 85% signal strength. The problem is that the ZyXEL adapter drops the connection with the router several times a day. It's pretty maddening, especially since I am pretty tech savvy and I have not been able to stop this.
I did a lot of research before buying this fan to find the best quiet PC case fans. I'm using this fan for my rear case exhaust in myAntec Nine Hundred Steel ATX Ultimate Gamer PC Case (Black). Much quieter than the stock 3-speed fans, and being controlled by my motherboard it doesn't always have to be running full blast.I went with 2AeroCool Turbine 2000 - Case fan - 120 mm - titaniumin the front of my case because they are slightly quieter, and light-up.
i bought a Canon TX1 weeks before i won this at a lottery at work. I have been using it to capture videos of my new born and absolutely love it. And my far flung family loves getting the videos which i can upload without any effort.
It is a very nice product. Working perfectly for me. Versatile and reliable. I am so happy with it.
its ok i can't find how to get it to work though. im trying on yahoo but the other people say they can't here me very well.
This product does produce H.264 many times faster than normal software based encoding. I would like to see a Windows Vista version of the software and drivers since all new computers run Vista. I would like to see a Mac OS X version of the software and drivers since the Mac is a primary video platform. One major problem was that I took unprotected VOBs and MPEG2 video and encoded under the InstantVideo. I transfered the video to Apple TV and the picture was unsynchronized. Lastly, the Media Converter v2 software has a later version 2.5. This version crashes under Windows XP with the InstantVideo tongle attached to the USB port.
I have had this drive for three months, and a friend bought one at the same time.After a month or so the one my friend bought crashed without warning, without being moved or there being any other logical reason for the crash. It just stopped working, claimed that there was no file system on the disk and the led faded in and out and it made weird noises when he tried to access it.Two months go by and the same thing happened with my disk! It has been in the same place for months, I haven't even moved it!
Purchased these speakers the other day, and despite the great reviews, they still surpassed expectations.I had read somewhere that it takes some play time before the satellites really "hit the pocket," and this appears to be true. At first they were treble-heavy, but after letting them run for a few hours and returning, I was pleased to find that the mid-range had filled out pretty well - I doubt the middle will ever sound very "fat," but it sounds nice and balanced to my ears - and the highs weren't shrill at all.The speakers can get quite loud, enough so to become painful at full blast if you're sitting in front of them, and so far I've notice no distortion to speak of.Imho, the real selling point of the creatures is their detail; try out some cd-quality audio on them and you'll be impressed. The sound spacing is very good, and I don't find myself missing surround sound all that much. The handsomeness of the system is just icing on the cake, as are the little conveniences like long chords to the satellites.No real complaints at this point, I think these speakers would be a great purchase at double the price. At $60, they're a steal.
Love the style of this MP3 player, very gym friendly however when it came to a bit of water on the player, it died and was never usable again, went through 2 players and the same thing happened.
i recently received the JBL onstage micro in black and am EXTREMELY happy with it.Some Pros:-sleak design-plug-in or battery functionality,-remote that controls all of your ipod functions (not just volume)-it comes with about 10 adaptors for every version of ipod to make sure the ipod is held snuggly in the unit.-comes with a carrying case-charges ipod as it plays-for the price, the sound is excellent (obviously, if you going to compare it with a $300 bose system, the bose sounds better, but seriously for the price you will not be dissappointed). big sound from a little unit.Cons:-haven't come across any yet
This is probably the third and worst printer I have ever owned. I get so many error messages that I could damn near scream. I have to turn off the computer and restart it to make it work, sometimes. I have tried to reload the disk but that doesn't help. Never again, will try another brand of printer next time, which is VERY soon. I gave it a one star because at least, it does power up when I turn it on.
I carried this thing around the world for several years. It was a great player then and is still going strong. I don't use it as much these days, but it still plays lots of formats and is handy to have if all the tablets are in use! I would buy this or another archos product again.
Needed a spare HDMI for the bedroom lcd, the lcd is only a 720 so I figured this one would do just fine and it has done so! Picked it up for 0.39 W/FS Through Prime!
Toner was 49A as expected but had an unmarked chip and cheap labels with a markings on the generic label itself. The toner also had a puncture hole and several scratch marks in the thick plastic body. The ink was fine and probably would have 2500 pages as described. The unit I received printed smudges on both edges of the page. Marked it as defective and returned it. Nice thing is Amazon fulfills the order. Price was nice but realize your gut and know this will be a cheap product.
Takes excellent pictures at long distance with very little distortion and good clarity. I rate 4 stars instead of 5 since this lens is heavy and puts a lot of stress on the camera's own lens assembly.
I was not sure what to expect at this price, but this cable is amazing, best deal ever. Well worth every penny, and far better than others I have purchased at retail stores for 20 or more dollars. Transfers HD video and sound, used with my tv and PS3 and got beautiful 1080p no problem and no issues with sound. I would recommend this highly to anyone looking for a HDMI cable, the length is good as well not too long or short.
The WPC11 is not well-supported for use in Windows XP. Today, I finally gave up on the beast after numerous efforts with Linksys tech support to get it to work (and after getting one replacement).I also replaced my Linksys 4-port router, because it stopped working after less than a year of use (got a D-link, with the added bonus of a built-in print server, for only $... more).The Linksys corporate web site raves about its explosive growth rate. For me, that's meant a real loss in quality, long wait times for help, and a web support site lacking in current information.My advice: stay away from Linksys. I got a Microsoft USB wireless adapter today. Worked right from the start, and got excellent reception.
I am a professional photographer & I have used many other CF cards. Usually CF cards are durable, however, I have seen the cards returning some errors such as "invalid format" or "Card read error".SanDisk 8GB Extreme III never gave me any of those errors! I do use Canon 5D & 40D, & I shoot average 200 shots per week. I've never seen a single error!Good job SanDisk, that's what I call Quaility!
The best keyboard ever! Love the zoom tool. Couldn't get the favorites to work though. Too bad the space bar sticks. This is my keyboard. I have found something online that fixes this problem, but it apparently only works for single thumb space bar users. If I ever get more money I might go with Kinesis. For now this will work for us poor people.One more thing, you will not be able to close your keyboard drawer if you have one. Make sure you have extra room in your office or workspace.
well packaged, and all parts were there. took 2 hours but looks good. Best price and shipping,thanks, Amazon
I bought one of these cameras about five years ago and took it hiking and kayaking in Montana, then made a big mistake in 2008, when I "upgraded" tothe latest Pentax all weather camera and gave away the 33WR.The new camera has no optical viewfinder and uses propietary Li-ion Batteries which are very expensive and don't retain a charge for more than a few days; the 33WR is powered by two AA's; I use Sanyo Eneloop NiMH AA rechargeables and they stay charged for months, besides costing a fraction of what you pay for Li-ion.Throgh Amazon I was lucky to find another Optio 33WR and I know it won't let me down in the midle of nowhere.
I've owned the LX2 for a year and a half now and decided to try an LX3 to see if any of the LX2 shortcomings were remedied.Long story to short,don't bother.Yes the lens on the LX3 is slightly faster and goes a little wider and yesthe noise has been reduced a bit but in reality you will rarely notice the improvements over the LX2.Unfortunately none of it makes up for the big detraction from the new LX3 whichis the radically shortened Zoom range which I miss a lot.You just can't move in on a subject like you could with the LX2 and therefore must do it with software after you have taken the picture. The camera is also slightly larger than an LX2 and unfortunately Panasonic decided to continue with the very annoying lens cap design for lens protection.If they are going to make us use a lens cap why then would they make us buy a special adapter just to add a filter to the end of the lens.The lens sticks out anyway so let us screw a filter on it without adding even more length of an extra adapter barrel.Another annoying carryover is if you decide to use the video recordingmode you still cannot zoom the lens while shooting video.And why are video clips limited to ten minutes when you use a multi-gigabyte card that could record for much longer ?So I'm not finding the improvements to the LX3 and the continued glaring lack of others all that useful in the real world.
I fell in love the moment I saw it. The Cooler Master Towers are always of high caliber. The aluminum case looks very classy and fits well with other furniture. Nice and roomy it is the perfect size to work in and install your new hardware.By far one of the best cases I've ever owned. Lightweight, removable motherboard tray, USB connections hidden away on the top of the case, blue lighting looks superb at night, easy access USB/Firewire/Mic/Speaker connection and just plain gorgeous! The fans are really quiet too..
It works great if it fits your use. If you carry your Ipod with you everywhere, you can keep these headphones at your belt, and roll in and out at your convenience in a snap. No more entangled mess, great sound quality. It also comes in in ear (Sony MDR-KX70LW/B) and in black, but Amazon doesn;t carry the black version, which is too bad... I love it...
This is the perfect size for my WD Passport external hard drive and several cords I need for travel. The net pocket holds the USB cord for my HD plus the charging cord for my iPhone and the airplane power cord for my MacBook Pro - everything I need for travel in a tight protective case that easily fits in my purse.
This wall mount fit perfectly for an older model 42" Hitachi Plasma (42PD7800TA). I bought the TV while I lived in Korea, and the model isn't available in the US, so I was weary of the "universal" mount. No problems! The construction is very solid and it comes with plenty of hardware--I doubt your TV wouldn't work as long as you get the sizing right. Great way to save $100 compared to brand name mark-up.
This is an excellent cable for the price; it even handles 1080p audio. Why pay so much for one when you can simply get one for under $3.00? Don't fall for the gimmicks out there. A cable is a cable. Just do yourself a favor and buy this.
This was my first stereo and i bought it from Best Buy. The price tag is more than i paid, but it is definitely worth it. First and foremost buy a stereo similar to this instead of the other HTIBs because it has a full receiver. It looks appealing and i can control everything with my remote no matter what devices i connect to it. The speakers are a good size and the larger center channel is just as appealing. The performance is where this shines however. Can handle anything you throw at it in terms of connections no matter how many. Right now i have two TVs, DVD player, IPOD, Laptop, PS2 working all at once. The sound can get very loud but there is very little distortion at any volume. All of the 20 sound fields are different and provide unique changes.
The price at Amazon was the best I could find at the time I was shopping for this product. I have decided that using anything other than genuine ink products made by the company that made the printer (no matter which brand) could contribute to my printers not lasting as long as I think they should! What I do like about Amazon shopping is no shipping and handling over $25 in purchases and no state tax and I do factor that in when doing my comparison shopping. What I also really like about Amazon is their fast shipping and good communication about the shipping!
For the price graphics should be better. Port is light weight, takes up no room and easy to hook up to tv. Lot's of fun though - good for competition.
Relying on the great Senheiser name, I confidently recommended this purchase to a family member. When I took it home and tried it out... I was less than impressed. Maybe it's a lemon of the bunch or something, but sound quality has little depth. Also, if I try to play anything with deep bass, it begins distorting. The first 10 minutes out of the box, I kept on checking to make sure that I didn't miss a switch that allows for bass boost...The phones are also noisy when there is no signal going in- always a hiss. Maybe I am too used to using exceptional earphones (several from Senheiser I might add), but I doubt it.On the plus side, it is very comfortable, and the folding design is very neat, and even comes with a case for the folded phones! But the case does not change the fact that Senheiser didn't do so well with this one. I would say if you are looking for a pair portable MP3 headphones, the PX 200 has a little edge over the stock Apple earbuds as far as sound quality goes, but the noise and level of distortion kicks it back. Have a look at other Senheiser phones. From my experience, I do not recommend these.
I purchased this case to save desktop space on a new custom built PC. It exceeded my expectations. Only thing that I would like to come with it in the future was a power supply. I guess power supplies are such a custom option now that they felt it was better to leave it out. Other than that, everyone who has come over to see my new computer in action has commented on how good it looks. Price was great with free shipping from Amazon.
I bought my first HS500 headset in Wal Mart for about $15.00. I did not realize how good the sound was until I tried other headsets and discovered this one was as good as it gets. It has a good base sound. If you need good sound, at an inexpesive price, buy one! I can't believe Phillips put out a headset with this good of sound for as little as it costs. They could have charged double and I would still buy it.
This company misrepresents themselves on their amazon page claiming "if it breaks we fix it" well my camera is broken, and they are not going to fix it.They make false claims that say certain things are covered when they are not.Rude "customer service" representatives who are not interested in helping you or solving your problems.WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT WHAT YOU GET!!!!BEWARE!!!
I am surprised by the number of bad reviews here for Centon USB flash drives. I bought and received a 32 GB unit from Amazon within the past week and it worked immediately. I presently have two 32 GB, one 16 GB, and an 8 Gb Centon drives. They have all worked without difficulty or any kind of failure for me. The write and read times, it seems to me, are excellent; though I don't do anything unusual in that regard, just saving one file at a time mostly. When I have to save thousands of files (for example to backup my music library), I just get it started and go do something until it is done.These Centon drives work on multiple laptops scattered throughout my house, all running XP except one Windows 7. I have noticed that one older computer sometimes does not succeed in recognizing USB memory sticks right away the first time it sees one. I may have to stick it in and take it out 4 or 5 times (with a few minute pause between) before it reports it as recognized and ready for use. Not sure what that is about.In the past, I have had a couple of units of another major brand that had noticably slow write speeds and I avoid that brand totally now. Another brand seemed to work ok, then part of my data disappeared, so I avoid that brand too. I am not giving brand names here because I'm not sure if that would be legally risky.When I get ready to expand to 64 GB, Centon will be the first one I try because of all the good experiences I have had with them in the past.
Received as a gift. It is fine, but certainly not as nice as pictured. The finish was scratched in many places and worn off. But all in all fine for my needs. Not the easiest to assemble.
I'm a 17 year old home builder and i bought this for an older dell that i use in my room. this was so easy to install, no software, the worst problem was entering the BIOS to change my settings for what RAM i using... no big deal.
I bought this to try karaoke singing on my PC. The sound card on my computer allows me to mix midi/kar files playing on my computer with the input from the microphone and record them. The sound quality from this mic exceeded my expectations. It was far superior to the sound output from the kind of microphones that are meant for voice chat over the internet. I am no professional singer and this mic was well in keeping with my budget.
My boyfriend bought me this webcam so we could talk over Skype easier as my previous setup wasn't the greatest. He has the same camera and loves it but when I used it the picture was fine but the microphone would only work for about 2 seconds before a very loud, high pitched, screeching came out through his speakers as well as mine. I tried uninstalling and installing the software over and over again without this problem going away. After attempting to call the tech support line only to find the phone number wasn't working, I tried e-mails. After sending two emails and waiting almost 6 days they still weren't very helpful.The camera is poor quality and their customer service is even worse. My boyfriend and I aren't buying anything from Labtec again.
In preparing a vast array of archival materials to preserve for files for future reference for use in our future publications we find these gold archival grade DVD discs to meet pour needs in excellent fashion.
Like all the HP products I have owned, the printer worked well but that is where it ends. After almost a year of total frustration with the fax, I bought a Canon Multipass F50 (which is not a laser printer) and it has performed flawlessly. The 3200 owners manual, software and online service did not solve the constant fax problems. The only saving grace is that after two letters to HP, they replaced the unit with a newer model. Despite HP's repsonsiveness, it did not offset the unpleasant experience I had with their product and the fact that this product was released for production in the first place.
While I like Onkyo and I think the products are made to last, I'm baffled by how poorly the DX_C390 6-disc CD changer operates. It is incredibly slow as it cycles from song to song (it feels like it take about 30 seconds per track), and it's especially frustrating when the changer sticks on a track that doesn't exist: it's common that the changer stalls out on what will read "track 99" on the display (when obviously such a track does not exist). As one other reviewer noted, this isn't due to the poor condition of the disc or a burned copy -- it does this with new, store bought discs.I'd recommend going with a different brand and model if you're looking for a hassle-free disc changer for at home listening.
This is great for my Canon Rebel xsi with the bundled lens. It easily stores the battery charger, a few memory cards, and a point and shoot camera (canon powershot a510). If you need to carry much more than this or another lens - I'd look for another bag, there just isn't room for another lens. However, if you just need a solid bag for a few items this is great.
I purchased this machiene from a large chain store about a week ago. I was thoughly impressed and completely satisfied with the FJ170 Black. But about 3 days after I purchased it I noticed a white streak across the screen, that hadn't been there before. I couldn't make it go away so I ended up taking it back to the store. We decided that it must have been some sort of weird screen burn in, that was rare becuase LCD's are not suppose to burn in. You could only see it on lighter backgrounds, like grey or light blue. Anyways, I ended up getting another one and taking that home.I really wasn't expeting it to do it again, Sony is quality in my book (I have had a V505 for over 2 years, it is the only laptop that I have found that can stand up to my use!) So I went along normally using the FJ170 when I noticed another streak durring start up. I really didn't want to believe it as I really loved the laptop, but again, when I changed out the VAIO wallpaper on my desktop you could see the burning in of the white parts of the image. You could see the VAIO logo that was burned in!I ended up taking this last on back and did not get another one, as I didn't want to go through it again. The only thing I can think that is casuing the problem is this new XBRITE-ECO screen (the S series seems to be just XBRITE), since I, nor anyone else I talk to has ever heard of a laptop LCD burning in. Just be aware that this could happen to you.
I am a bass fanatic and love this sub. I was worried about getting one sub cause I was replacing a pair of speakers, each having fifteen inch subs. This sounds dang near as good! Very impressed!
Love the camera though still trying to work on the details of using color and various settings. The ease of basic use is wonderful. The pictures are excellent but what I like best is the compact and stylist package. Having paid only $180 at Circuit City made the investment bearable.
I love them. Nicely balanced, clear sound-not muddy or hissy at all. I can't believe they are so inexpensive. I'm going to get another pair just in case. Extremely comfortable as well. They are funny-looking though, and hard to wear under a hat so I took off one star. Otherwise, best I've heard for under $100.
I've been using this product for several years already and have no complaints. Even though the product looks cheap, it works fine. Great for its price!
The sound that comes out of this thing is much much more clear and pronounced then my last center channel. The only thing is I really wish they used a wood housing instead of the platic one. Everyone once and a while on very QUICK and SHARP sounds it echoes VERY slightly and you can hear that it's a little pitchy. Otherwise very powerfull and a great upgrade from an older JBL center. Thanks Amazon! %30 cheaper then best buy!
After getting my boat with the factory head unit and speakers in it, I opted for sony's marine unit to add capability to the boat for using ipods-sirius-mp3 discs etc. That went great, as I could use many new modern devices, but the sound was terrible with my 2 little 25 watt RMS speakers. So then I dropped in some new polk (100 watt RMS) speakers. Much better sound but now the head unit couldn't push enough power to the speakers and the unit would start to clip the sound at higher volumes as it struggled to try and keep up. So to cure this I opted for this amp. Now I have what I consider great, clean, clear, crisp sound at very loud levels without any distortion. Now I am not the biggest audiophile out there and this is my first install of head units, speakers and amps but it is all very clear and easy to understand and do. I guess now my next move will to be to buy a sub woofer to run off the amp and then to buy a wakeboard tower and install some more speakers and then buy another amp to run those and then buy the remote commander for the stern etc...But seriously this amp so improved the overall sound and capabilities of my system that it is now something you want to use and listen to.
I got this for my daughter for Christmas for her Ipod shuffle. It sounds great for such small speakers and she likes the fact it is portable. I does fit her I-pod shuffle. Very happy with this system
I got this in fall of 2005, and it was ready to go with tapes, 6pin adapter to download and edit on my computer. The quality of the pix is 5 times better on a Sony memory card. The lighting and everything else I had no issue as I used higher exposure. The battery needs to be checked as it drains over about 2 weeks time, which isn't too bad, and it recharges fully in 2 hours. It doesn't record on widescreen 16:9 for some of the film submissions, but great for yahoo, utube, and other websites. Sound is great, and mic input is great for a portable clip mic or boom, which I recorded separately and edited on top of the pix.
This product works really well, I have ben using it in a variety of situatios and it has a very clever design to manage the cables so they do not get tangled adn it works very well. They fit confortably in me ear. I have use them to Jog and they do not fall of or feel unconfortable.
You can use auto focus or manual focus, however, make sure your subject remains still for either. The manual focus requires pushing buttons rather than rotating a lens like standard cameras. It is difficult to do.The auto focus feature consists of two steps. You line the subject in the center of the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway. It sets the focus and then you can click the button fully to record the image. The problem I had with it is that by the time the camera &quot;set&quot; the focus, my subject (a 10 month old) was in the next room. Neither focus feature is good for anything more than still photography.
This is NOT the cable you think it is! Make sure to get a closer view of what the ends of this cable look like. The differences are very subtle.
The cordless feature is very convenient. It is light weight and glide easily on the fabric. It gets very hot on the highest setting but even if replacing the iron on the cradle every time, by the end of ironing a full garment, it does not keep the high temperature. It will get back to it in less than a minute. It's a give and take between the convenience of a cordless and the performance.
I bought my Nikon D40x last July as my first digital camera after 20+ years using a 35mm film camera. I am so glad I did. This is a great camera. I found the menus to be intuitive to set up the camera to take pictures. The user's guide is pretty good, although there are a couple of topics which could be more detailed. The camera itself is lightweight and feels comfortable in my hands when taking pictures.It has a variety of image settings to choose from to get normal shots, soft, vivid, more vivid or even black and white images!Its ISO settings start at 100 and go up to H1 (3200 equivalent) which gives you a wide range of lighting situations to take pictures. I've taken pictures at all of the ISO settings and found the higher settings have a little 'noise' but it is acceptable to me.One thing to be aware of is the focusing mechanism for the D40x is not in the body of the camera itself but in the lens. One must be careful which Nikon lenses to buy for this camera if they are interested in automatic focusing.Another 'problem' (depends on how you look at it) is if you take pictures in RAW format, you will either be required to purchase the Capture NX software separately or Adobe Photoshop (the more expensive version which can convert RAW to their DNG format) in order to process the images. Additionally, I found the Picture Project software that comes with the D40x to be of little use and haven't used it much.Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of the pictures I've taken with this camera. Since I've used this camera I've stopped using film!
I purchased this when it was 41.99 plus a 15 dollar mail in rebate. Its been one month, the mouse still works, but I'm still waiting for my 15. The mouse is excellent, you can change dpi on the fly. i have two dpi settings 1600 and 400, my scores have improved alot on team fortress 2 and day of defeat:source. within minutes i unlocked the 3 headshot achievement on tf2 and i actually play sniper now (with sniper rifle of course). getting 5 headshots on dod:s with sniper is a little bit trickier but im sure with this mouse, i can unlock it within a year or sooner (if i have patiences enough, then again, i dont have the "jack of all trades" achievement either).
Great sound, can even hear solid on my riding lawnmower. One negative that may cause problems in the future,the wires are awfully thin and flimsy. For a sport headphone I would of liked it a bit more tough so it survives the "sport". But on the flip side, they were a good price.
I love this enclosure. It looks sleek and provides all the interfaces I need. It's been solid and reliable. I prefer to stand it up with its vertical stand to dissipate heat better. I've had it writing and reading data continuously for a whole day and it managed to stay cool. The fit and finish may not be the best but it's build quality is good overall.
My experience comes from a few months back, but I guess it's worth mentioning. Throughout the past 10 years, I've only chosen WD drives twice, one back in the 2GB days and one of these a few months back. Sadly, the first one ended with a major multiple sector failure and this one with a critical failure with SMART warning. This drive only lasted me about 3 months, so as of this date, this brand has failed me 100% of the time. I'm back to Seagate drives now.
Bought almost a year ago,and still kicking.Before this deck,I had a way more expensive one,that didnt have the kick that this one has...I was pleasently surprised...As for the remote...Uhh,its really small...Really small.Hense the 4 stars...Definately a great deck,for the price...
Should be used only for an outside facing door (rather than an interior door) otherwise there is not enough light for good resolution.
I purchased a pair of these 90 deg. adapters for my LED flatscreen as I was trying to mount it as close to the wall as possible. Along with 90 deg. HDMI adapters, this has worked very well for my application. Keep in mind that it still extends 3/4" beyond the backplane of the TV but that was still less that the depth of my TV mount. As far as the "gold" plating - I've never bought into the hype that brass plating was a better conductor that chrome.
What good is an on-line store selling camcorder batteries if it doesn't list which camcorders the batteries will fit? Energizer obviously doesn't sell camcorders, so there's a necessary mapping of battery to camcorder and Sony for instance isn't going to list whic Energizer batteries support it's cameras.
I ordered this case for my 40GB 4th generation IPod. It fits the 40GB IPod fine, no problem there. The flip down bottom so you can dock it is great, although it does somewhat block the play button, but it is so flexible that it really is a non-issue.My only complaint is that it doesn't have a screen protector. On their website, they said to cut a piece of plastic off the packaging it comes with (hard plastic) and use that. That works pretty well, there is a lip inside the case that holds it in.Definitely worth it for $14.
I have owned these headphones for a little over 5 years now and I still love them. They have a rich, clear sound no matter what type of music I listen to (and I span the gamut from classical symphonies to hard rock and everything in between). Additionally, I will say that they are amazingly durable. I'm a little embarrassed to say it, but I drop them at least once a week, I've sat on them, I run over the cord all the time with my desk chair and yet they still sound like they're brand new. Now granted, the plastic is cracked on them and the foam is coming off, but that's my fault, not the headphones. Still, I love them. I'll also agree with everyone else on here that they are amazingly comfortable, and their open air design allows you to listen for hours on end without any appreciable ear fatigue. The down side to that open air design is that they block out absolutely no noise and if your music is loud enough, pretty much everyone else in the area can hear what you're listening to. But we're just splitting hairs. The bottom line is that if you're looking for top notch pair of headphones for under $100 and noise cancellation is not a concern, don't even look at anything else. Since these are what you've been looking for, so buy them and enjoy your music like never before.
This product fit right and was easily installed. The packaging was minimal, allowing it to be easily put into our Mailbox.
I took my Flip Video out of town to a wedding last weekend. It was fun and easy to use, not to mention small and light. The video quality is really good. I am very happy with my Flip! I originally read about in Mike Wendland's column in the newspaper. He gave it a rave review, and he was right!!
So far I'm very pleased with this purchase. The picture quality, design, and ease of use are really quite good. But don't expect to be impressed by the shipping. I live in the same state as the Amazon warehouse and my delivery was scheduled for twenty days after date of shipment. I was able to speed that process along by picking it up at the local terminal, but twenty days is ridiculous (I could literally have walked from their warehouse to my home in less time).Product, good. Price, right. Shipping, sucks.
I'm sure this thing works well but not in HP laptops. I don't even think it's a function of the card, I think it's HPs proprietary junk... I'll have to give it a 3 because I am not sure how well it really works, only on paper does it lookk good. This is supposed to work in all (IIRC) IBM thinkpads.
Very happy with my decision to purchase this cable modem. Replaced a 5 year old Linksys that was starting to show its age by very slow up and down transmission speeds. This cable modem has brought new life to my home network.
I love this mouse. I've tried expensive laser mice and I just can't get into them. This is the most comfortable and easiest to use mouse around. And the best thing is - it's cheap.
Good product-good wipes and the fluid certainly helps to get out the dirt from the dvds
I like to know that I can record to a VCR tape or a DVD. The unit works perfectly. It has a lot of functions to learn, but you just have to read the directions. I recommend the unit highly.
I've had two of these. Being a retro guy, I like books on tape from my local library. Also record programs myself now and then. Tape player on this unit is very good. You can select tracks, repeat them, rewind time is quick.I have the optional JVC 12-cd player in the trunk, which also will play MP3s, with the information displayed on this unit. VERY nice, and remarkable for a cassette unit. I play CDs mostly when I drive and have a book on CD lined up for a trip east later this year.Now for the bad news: The radio sensitivity is abysmal. Local stations come in ... mostly. I can't get AM radio here in greater LA. I like my FM, but I wish the radio were better. Then we'd be talking 5 stars. If you listen to the radio mostly, pass on this unit. If like me, you go other routes, have at it. I like it a lot.
That was a big disappointment. It works well at first, but if you turn it on more than 2 times, the battery is dead! I ended up buying the Brookstone one afterwards and it not only works great, the battery lasts a long time, but also it is A LOT lighter.
Excellent product, great price here at Amazon.com! Highly recommended. Price about the same as knock offs, and the quality of OEM seems to be better.
For three months this DVD player worked fine. It's made by Toshiba but modified by a 3rd party - in this case, Northstar Electronics. They modify it so it will play all regions. In the first 90 days we used the player about a dozen times when it suddenly ceased to operate for no reason whatsoever. I tried to use it one afternoon and it just wouldn't work anymore. The player turns on, and the drawer can be opened and closed, but otherwise it will not play any disc from any region, nor will it play CDs. After some research I discovered that faulty modifications often result in this kind of problem with a player. I cannot recommend this product or Northstar Electronics. I suggest spending more and getting a player that has not been modified in-house, but instead was manufactured specifically to play multiple region DVDs.
Hello, i purchaced these to install but came across a set of infinity referance. The infinitys fit nicely and could handle 100 watts. These kenwoods needed a larger opening and were easily blow'en away with 40 watts at sixty watts they sound scratchy. Don't bother with these.
Many of my comments from this review come from a direct, hands-on comparison of three sets of compact 10x25 binoculars, The Alpen PRO, the Olympus Tracker (both purchased here), and my Minolta Compact binoculars that I've been using for years. Out of the 3, the Alpens are my least favorite. Yes, the 6.5 degree wide angle viewing is more than the 5.0 on the Minolta and the 5.3 degree of the Olympus, but I found some less desirable traits with the Alpen. First, I found it more difficult to get the eye pieces exactly the right distance apart to create a single image than the other two binoculars. Also, and probably most annoying, the close focal distance seemed to be about double the listed length of 12 feet. I could VERY easily focus on items 10-15 feet away with the Olympus and Minolta binoculars, but I could not come anywhere NEAR focusing on those items with the Alpen. Maybe this won't be an issue when looking off the deck of a ship at something, but it certainly make the binoculars less flexible in their use. The ridged hand grips on the Alpen binoculars didn't fit my hands well, there was no adjustable eye relief, no lens caps, and a cheap feeling canvas case. The optics are crystal clear so no complaints there, and once I got them focused they didn't wander. I would have returned these binoculars if I paid more than $50 for them, but for something that claims to be waterproof, plus provide a slightly wider field of vision, I think I'm going to keep them as a third, slightly different, set in my binocular arsenal.The Olympus Trackers were my favorite of the three, and the $20 more I paid for these versus the Alpen is money very well spent. The eye pieces (which have caps), rotate out to provide a much deeper eye relief, making it much easier to focus these binoculars. The optics are perfect, and adjustments easy to make. The Trackers are less bulky and the sleak silver body makes them much more refined looking than the Alpen (which looked like something you take in the woods). I was able to pick these up and adjust them to my preferences in half the time it took for the Alpen PRO's, and as icing on the cake, the streamlined, padded plastic case is far more attractive than the basic canvas case of the Alpen.Overall, I rate the Olympus Tracker my favorite out of these three. All had excellent optics for a compact binocular, but the Olympus was easier to use, felt better, and looked better overall. Consider the Alpen if you're looking for something that's weather resistant and with a slightly larger viewing angle, but if these are not important features, the Olympus Trackers will be a much better choice at a similar price.
I have several different Belkin surge suppressors I used in my RV due to the poor power at some campgrounds. They are different models with varying prices but one was similar to this. A recent power surge when the RV was hooked up at home caused the protection circuit to PERMANENTLY attach one of the poles to ground!One of the surge suppressors got so hot it actually melted and started smoking! It was so hot it left a burn mark in the cabinet it was inside of. If I hadn't been there to cut power it would have burned my RV to the ground!The other two smelled of burnt electronics and trip breakers when I plug them in. They probably would have melted as well if a breaker hadn't tripped.FWIW, I showed the melted surge suppressor to a friend of mine and he said he had two that had done the same thing at his work and they don't allow their use anymore. They use a large commercial surge suppressor at their breaker box now.I'm going to replace multiple surge suppressors with a single RV unit that sits outside my RV. I have no idea what I'll replace the ones in my house with.
I got this for a Powershot A-50 digital camera. It works great. Without it you go through a host of expensive throw away batteries. My only complaint is that you have to buy the entire kit. I just wanted the battery and charger. It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but worth it in the long run. ...
The reviews convinced me to try this product but so far there is no noticable difference in quality when compared to my old subwoofer cable the only difference is that the Monster cable seems sturdier.
Samsung me sorprende con esta maquina, pues reune caracter&iacute;sticas &oacute;ptimas para un modelo de camara digital para no profesionales, siendo muy f&aacute;cil de usar y con calidad de imagenes y video acorde al precio. Tengo problemas con el cargador para el auto, el cual no ha funcionado, y estoy en proceso de saber que pasa. Es de un tama&ntilde;o menor a las tradicionales de otras marcas y de dise&ntilde;o &uacute;nico y no tradiconal, usa una bater&iacute;a de larga duraci&oacute;n y sistemas de trabajo para con el PC de f&aacute;cil tratamiento. Muy recomendable para iniciar en la fotograf&iacute;a digital.
Except for the fact that a scanned text document output in PDF takesa very large space, everything else was fine, and Iam very happy with mypurchase
Ability to project computer screen to flat screen TV. Suggests providing the cable with a splitter or connector the size of the diameter of the cable.
HOSA is making a real name for themselves in terms of quality low cost well made cable assemblies. This is every bit a professional quality patch cord. I bought it because I recently purchased a pair of amplified speakers from M-audio which feature professional 1/4" TRS inputs (differential) to cut hum and noise from the signal.The HOSA input is the quietest of all 3 inputs on the speaker system by 6dB. It sounds great, works great, and didn't set me back a fortune.I own several HOSA TRS/XLR adapters and have never had a problem with them. I would not expect one with this cable set given its construction quality and strain relief on all ends. Don't let the low cost fool ya - there's a good cable set here. And to the commenter who complained it's mono - it is 2 x mono - on any mixing panel that is how stereo inputs are achieved - one signal per channel. HOSA also makes 1/8 to 1/4 STEREO single plug cable sets, but you must look at the picture and read the description to ensure it is exactly the gender and size you want. I know the fustration of having the wrong cable adapter, hence I keep my build your own kit handy when what's in the cable box doesn't do it.
Purchased these headphones for long-distance air travel. They were great in cutting out most of the jet engine noise, while still allowing me to converse with my wife. Also good for watching the movies. I love the travel case with its pouch for storage of cord and adapter plugs. All very light weight and comfortable fit.I suppose cancelling 100% of undesirable noise is impossible since some noise vibrations enter the ear canal via jaw bones and skull.I will never fly again without these headphones. Great purchase and value.
Fantastic cable at absolutely the best price. Perfect fit and great quality. If your looking for a cable to connect your pc to your large screen this is the one.
This is the best zoom lens you'll find that's not in the &quot;L&quot; series.The image stabilization is definitely worth the extra money over 3rd party lenses in this range w/out IS, making the lens more useful past the 70mm mark--no tripod or other support needed.Great picture quality accross the entire wide-to-telephoto range means you won't have to take extra lenses along on most trips.Spend another $70 to pair this lens with a prime 50mm F/1.8 (if you don't have one already) for indoor/low-light portraits, and these two lenses will cover pretty much any photo you'll ever want to take in the mid-range focal lengths. Add an EF 100-300 f/3.5-5.6 USM or EF 70-200 f/4L USM and you're all set.
The Zune screen overlay is a great product. It fits the Zune's screen perfectly and once it's on you don't even know it's there. I highly recommend this product for any Zune owner who wants to protect its 3" screen.
Holds camera well with room for a back up battery and memory card. Don't plan on taking any cords.. They won't fit. The delivery was quick and it serves it purpose. Thanks
I thought I got a great deal on this DVD/VCR Combo unit at $85.00. That is, until I actually tried to use it. The setup was easy enough. However, the first three DVD+Rs I tried to play skipped throughout the DVD and then eventually stopped playing. I had to eject the discs in order to reset it. I run my TV through my vcr so the unit has to be turned on in order for my TV to work. Maybe it was getting too hot but I did not have this problem with my old unit. I gave it two stars because I did not even try playing a video tape before I returned it to the store.
The frame works well. The software would not load after many attempts and multiple patches downloaded from the support website. We have to use a work-around to load pictures. We load pictures to a memory card inserted in our laptop. Then we load to memory card into the fram and copy from the memory card to the internal memory of the frame. It is cumbersome, but it works.
When I need ink cartridges it's so convenient to just point and click at Amazon and in very short order they're here.
This is the best system for the money that I have ever heard! yep yep yep yep.....what not be a man of few words?
I bought this card for its mac support to find out that the company will not be making Leopard drivers.
The camera works beautifully and has superior performances. The super-zoom lens really makes the difference.
My family and I could not be more pleased with this incredibly beautiful product. The design as a whole is simply stunning and the screen quality is excellent! It was delivered just a few days after it was ordered. We got a call to schedule the delivery once it was in town, and the delivery folks were careful and did a good job. You have not enjoyed television programming in all its glory until you have watched the Discovery HD Channel. Truly remarkable. The colors are brilliant and the detail you can see in high-def will make you never want to watch an ordinary (or even smaller) television again. This was well worth every penny and I would highly recommend it! The only caution I will give is that the set up is not completely intuitive, so having a friend who knows the ins and outs of that would prove helpful. Also, until you get the adjustments right, you might think the TV quality stinks -- there are some setting adjustments you will have to make before you can see this HDTV as it is meant to display. So . . . having said that, if you take the plunge on this -- oh so worth it! -- make sure you have it properly hooked up and using the right settings. If you don't like this TV once it's set up and working, you HAVE to have it set up WRONG. :-)
Great fit on the panasonic hvx200. Best uv filter on the market for the money. No lens distortion or anything of that nature. The only thing that makes this a 40 dollar filter is the fact that it's not dual coated to stop sun flare. For the money it's totally worth it to protect your several thousand dollar camera. Highly recommend Tiffen products.
I bought mine at Target 10 days ago. I decided to buy a cheap portable DVD player because I needed to finish watching a DVD as soon as possible but wouldn't be able to watch it at home on my TV's DVD player, and I couldn't get my laptop to play DVDs. This is what you get when you use a non-mainstream OS. Luckily, my new DVD player has worked great so far. If it breaks down really soon, I'll deduct a star or two, but so far it seems to be a worthwhile purchase. I can see myself taking this with me on trips and plane flights, or even sneaking in a bit of movie-watching on my lunch break, or plugging in a pair of headphones and using it to listen to CDs.That said, the picture quality leaves something to be desired for some DVDs, but adjusting the angle of the screen helped. The screen can be tilted back all the way to lay flat. The picture of a higher-quality DVD was satisfactory without tilting the screen.The sound quality was lacking unless I plugged in headphones. Then it became more than satisfactory.
I used this to replace a sound card in my old Dell 2400 computer that had failed. It worked as good as the original but a full version rather than the scaled down version that came on the Dell.
I have been a Rapsody customer since the first few months it was in place and I have always loved their model (subscription for unlimited songs). When they came out with the ability to transfer these songs to a mobile device, I was all over it. I upgraded the membership, went and purchased the product they advertised (iRiver H10 - 5GB) and thought I would be in high cotton.....Not???The device locks up always. Controls are hard to find and use. Rapsody software does not work with the device most of the time (lock ups, bad syncs, extremely slow). User interface is extremely difficult to use (slow, not intuitive in places).
they seem to be working great for me. they allow me to hook up all 6 5.1 speakers to my cable box. worth the price.
This 50-200 is the best in its class for any Pentax digital SLR. It's very small, light weight, internal focusing, and allows on demand manual focusing. If you haven't purchased your K100D yet, you can probably find this in a two lens kit at a nice little discount.The "on demand" manual focus (also on the kit 18-55), allows you to instantly teak the focus after the autofocus has locked on the subject. This is very handy, as the camera may pick a person's shoulder rather than eyes on which to focus, etc. A very effecient lens hood is also included.If you already have one of the digital SLR Pentax cameras, and if size is not critical, you might consider a long focal length lens. Pentax doesn't really have a good option (as of this writing); therefore, I'd recommend the Tamron 70-300 LD Di zoom. It'll give you 50% more range, a 1:2 lifesize close-up mode, and a 6 year USA warranty (vs. 1 year from Pentax). This brand new design features Low-Dispersion glass and is designed to work better than previous designs with digital sensors.
Great product and a great investment for any photographer.The remote is small and can be easily misplaced.I bought a USB Flash Drive case with a key ring to hold the remote so that I'm less able to loose it while out taking night shots or in my cluttered camera bag.
Works as described. If your car radio can tune 87.7, you get NO radio interference from adjacent channels. That's good news.....
These are great headphones. The sound quality is excellent and very clear; they handle treble and bass without any fuss, and have the largest frequency response on a headphone under $100 I've seen. I've heard many good things about Koss headphones, and decided to get these after reading the positive reviews on the Internet. When I got them, I realized that I underestimated how heavy these headphones are. I've read all the warnings, but never imagined headphones could be so heavy - but they are! Imagine having a pair of speakers hanging from your head - you get speaker quality sound, but you also get speaker weight. These are pretty hard to drive - my Pioneer receiver did fine, but my computer's Sound Blaster Platinum had trouble pushing these headphones to the same level.I finally returned them after a month of use, not because of poor sound (these headphones really rock when it comes to sound, even at very loud levels, I didn't hear distortion till 98db), but out of sheer discomfort - I couldn't listen to them for more than half an hour at a time, and my head and ears got very sweaty because of the cushions. I needed headphones that sounded good and that I could wear for prolonged periods of time. Koss Pro 4AA offered great sound at a great price, but I couldn't wear them while writing a paper or reading a book. Recommended for people who have strong necks and want to hear everything clearly and without distortion. Perfect for isolation from outside noise and studio monitoring when hearing every exact detail of the recording is essential.Strengths:Excellent detailed sound - perfect treble, almost perfect bass. Very good for critical listening - you'll hear stuff you've never heard before. Isolation from outside noise. Retro look (if you're into that).Weaknesses:Heavy! VERY heavy!Similar Products Used:Sony MDR V300, V600, V700DJ, Sennheiser 495 & 497, cheap Jensens & Aiwas
I was excited to be able to plug everything in without a car adapter... but this stopped working within a month of buying it. I had a close look at it and some of the wires weren't connected all the way, as if they'd been yanked out or (as I'm sure is the case) never assembled correctly to begin with. At the same time as I say don't buy it, I'm not sure which one *is* good because I never tried a different one.
This is an amazing toy because it lets kids express themselves creativly while having fun. There are so many features and options you can do, it seems like it never ends. My daughter and her friend made a parady of "Charlie's Angels" and called it "Mike's Angels." It was so much fun to watch. They also did Godzilla, which was so funny. I HIGHLY recommend this to everybody. Finally, a productive computer game that teaches kids how to do make movies and find a new hobby.
I purchased this as a gift for an IT director and got rave reviews. Better yet, all his friends were jealous and immediately went out and got one of their own. If that isn't the stamp of approval then I don't know what is.
Have used these professionally in business manufacturing environment as well as currently in my home office. This is a very fast, quiet and reliable black & white laser printer. Easily networkable using a PC as a print server or using a dedicated print server directly through a router (just assign a dedicated IP address and let it rip).Accessories are inexpensive and readily available from Amazon, eBay and other online sources. The 1300N prints almost three times as fast as my full color Xerox Phaser 6100.I recently added a Genuine HP 250 sheet bottom feed paper tray and a Genuine HP replacement laser cartridge for less than $15.00 each.As long as these are available, there is absolutely no need, nor benefit from purchasing a newer, more expensive model.
Awesome!Since I own a G5 MAC with OS 10.5-Leopard, this item was truly plug in and use.Connect the cable, and plug it in. Told Time Machine to use the G-Drive as the backup and walk away while both pieces of hardware did their stuff.Really, the easiest add on I ever did. That's why I use a MAC!
Had the machine six months, and it started crashing. Ultimately, I couldn't even start it off the system disc - clearly something wrong. No local service available, so I had to send it back. Now they tell me it will be 30 days. When I asked to speak to a manager, I got put on ignore for 20 minutes before hanging up in frustration.Buy anything else - this stuff is garbage.
I've owned this unit for about 3 months now and I've taken it on both long trips and short ones. I mostly keep it in my glove compartment and if I need it, can't find my way, or I get lost I just pull over, mount it, and wait for the satellites to acquire (anywhere from 10 to 60 seconds usually).SCREEN SIZE:I must have gone to the store 3 times looking at the i3 then comparing the screen size to the larger c330. I finally ordered the i3 and hoped. I was not disappointed. First off, remember that this is not a TV. The screen is there for direction verification (IE if you are unsure of the voice directions). I don't think that the screen is too small and I actually prefer the size because I don't want something much larger on my dash or hanging off of my window.ACCURACY:Very happy. The unit has lead me to about 90% of my destinations without fail. A few times it will drop me a couple of houses short or it will state that it is on the left when it is on the right but I'm O.K. with that.Please note that it is a computer program not an actual person. And by that I mean it is not smart enough to know when rush hour is or if there is an accident up ahead or anything like that. There are some other models that will provide that information in certain cities but I have never used them so I can't comment.STORAGE: It comes with a mini memory card that is 128 MB. I put on MN, IA, WI, MI, NE, SD, ND, IL and a couple of other states that I will never go to and still had a little space left. You can get a bigger card pretty cheap if you need the whole USA but how many of us actually NEED it. If you do much traveling you may consider getting the i3 and upgrading the memory card (maybe 50 bucks at Best Buy?). That will save you around $100.00 bucks over the i5 and you don't loose any functionality.OTHER:--Garmin just released an update and it is a good one. It has a bunch of other enhancements for other countries but the main one is that they voice is much better at giving directions at the correct time. For instance, it will warn you 50 feet from your turn now instead of 10 feet in city driving.--This is not made to operate and drive at the same time. You can but please don't get into an accident. Pull over and spend 60 precious seconds safely.--Yes, the screen is a little hard to see in the sunlight. I know that the other garmins (c3xx series) have the same problem.--Lastly, when I went to the stores the clerk tried to convince me that the more expensive models had better maps and navigation ability. This is just not true. You get the same maps and the same software with the ix series as you do with the c3xx series. While the c3xx series can do a few more things, the i3 will give the you the same directions from point A to point B as will a GPS in the c3xx series. Don't be fooled.--ANTENNAI was a little worried about how such a little unit would handle satellite reception so I got on e-bay and bought an antenna. I'm sure that it will help a little but so far, I have never needed to use it so it just sits in my glove compartment.CONCLUSION:I am more than happy with my decision for the smaller GPS. It does exactly what I wanted. I too was getting caught up in all of the extra features and stuff that other units provided but now I know that they are just fluff to add more money to the price. I would recommend this to anyone who asked.
Pros-Nice price-Great display-HDMI input-VGA input (you can connect your desktop computer/laptop monitor to it)-Firmware upgradeable, provided you have a desktop computer/laptop next to it, a USB cable, and an internet connection (or get the firmware from someone's computer with internet access)Cons-Limited options for wall mount. Uses non-standard 100mm x 200mm mount.-Stand is somewhat difficult to remove. Screws are hard to fully remove.-Remote is not a universal remote.-TV is not compatible with nearly all current regular universal remotes. If you want to only use one remote for all your electronics, your easiest solution is to buy "learning" remote.-Standby light is bright enough to be a night light. You may need to put tape over it if it is in your bedroom.-No Over The Air tuner (STV or HDTV). You will need to buy a HDTV tuner (or use a cable box) to get HDTV stations. You will need to buy a VCR or antenna (or use a cable box) with composite output (red/white/yellow) with to get Standard TV stations.-Remote has no separate input buttons. You must press "source" until you get the input you want.Overall, even with the cons, this is a great tv if you want to break into the HDTV market, or want a second HDTV to compliment your other massive one someone else in your home. If you want a tv that's compatible with more of today's latest remotes, or you want a OTA tuner, there are higher end (or larger) Olevia models that you can shell out a few more dollars to get. I'd buy it again.
These Belkin category 5e cables are well made. They are a good overall gauge thickness and the snag less ends are very beneficial. You may have experienced the problem of untangling a phone cord, only to have the clip on the end bend over or worse yet snap off. The next time you use that cord it doesn't have anything to keep it in the wall. Well what Belkin did with these snag less cables was put twin ridges made out of a rubbery plastic, that puts the snap in clip in a valley down below the ridges. So if you are untangling, those ridges prevent other wires from snagging the clip. That is a great idea. That is not enough to make you want to buy the cable, if it weren't for the fact that it is overall a great cable. The seven-foot length is good for a small patch area, like when connecting your modem to a router, or when your cable or DSL modem and/or router are right next to your computer.The other nice thing is the price here at Amazon on these cables. I went into the local nationally famous office supply, and they were half again as much money. So overall it is a very nice combination. They also don't slow down your connection at all. I get the same exact connection speed when using the online speed tests when I use the 50-foot, or the 7-foot.Highly recommended. Buy it here at Amazon and save the money.
I do not recommend this item. The jewel cases extend above the edge of the storage box which means the lid sits on the jewel cases instead of the box itself. This means if you are stacking boxes the jewel cases are supporting the weight instead of the storage box. I would recommend the double wide storage box instead. The double wide case sides are higher and the jewel cases do not extend beyond them.
These DVDs are made to work with DVD writers that support "Double Layer". I use a Memorex DVD writer and they work great.
I have no complain with the sound quality. But for the price, it's expensive here at Amazon. I found the same one at Target for only $9.99 that made me really mad. I should have look somewhere else first before purchasing here. Otherwise it's a good piece of earphone.
I was not sure the bulb would work at such a &#34;good price!&#34; Made it through over 5,000 slides and stillworking.Thanks!!
wonderful, just wonderful. sports, movies, cartoons you name it. Never felt bored with TV, the clear picture will not allow you to be.
This Mounting holds your GPS (Garmin 60 csx) in a profesional way on your bike, nice design, and very easy to install, just like an other accesorie, only loosing one screw open it and tighten again.I Highly recomend it for bike trips
I found that this cord will show diagonal lines that move. They aren't extremely visible, but on a larger hdtv can be distracting especially if you are watching a movie.the lines appear in 480p, 720p, and 1080i mode
This is a few years old but it's still on my desk. It just works. Scan/fax/copy, never had a problem with it. Good business machine.
I am a professional photographer. The Elph I have is my "play" camera. I got it because of it's size. The problem was it wasn't as convenient as I thought carrying it in my pockets. I found myself leaving it at home. SO>>>I bought this soft leather case. It is exactly what it is supposed to be for me. A way to carry my Elph on my belt. I forget that I have it on. Until that really cool oppertunity arises. (Which, in San Francisco it does a lot)The camera is right there at my side. Out in a second. I can take my photo and slip it back into the case with one hand.Yes, it is a little snug when you first get it. But, this is soft leather and it "grows" with use. Fitting the camera perfectly.It protects the camera from scratches. But, I wouldn't consider it as a protector, as much as a convenient way to wear the camera on a belt. The perfect case for people who are on the go as much as I am.
Easy setup now i can connect 4 more equipments at fair speed plug and ready i download movies watch youtube videos at the same time no problems
I've been playing with this thing for over a month now. Great unit, very sensitive. The only place that I don't get signal is where I work, but the building is shielded, what can I expect? Other than that no problem: In the house, malls, hills, you name it. This baby knows where it is all the time. The basic map is basically basic, no much fun, so I installed City Navigator 2008, and here is where this thing shines. You get turn by turn to your destination. Of couse, you will need a MicroSD card to install the maps, do yourself a favor, get the 2GB, here at Amazon the price is just right to pass.Now, after you install the map, go to "setup" then to "routing" and pick faster time, then below that menu, pick "Follow road Options..." and disable all the "avoid". I thought this thing lost its mind, it was routing me all over the streets to my destination, until I came to this menu and disable all the "avoid."Pros: Very sensitive.Able to use a MicroSD card.Small and rugged.Cosn:Wish to be able to scroll back and forth, so far you can scroll forward only.To test the unit, press the rocker switch down and turn it on. To see additional info, get to the computer trip, then press the rocker switch up, right, down then left.In my opinion, this unit is more advanced than those for your dashboard. Of course, you don't have voice guidance, traffic update, etc.Usually, I come to Amazon.com to read reviews, some are very extensive. In my opinion, people that write reviews here are more mature in most aspects, so these are my two cents.
This product by Monster Cable like some others I had recently purchased seem to be made quite well. Also the company Ipurchased this well built product shipped it early. Thank You.
All of the pocket radios that I had tried before the Sangean DT-210 FM/AM pocket radio, the other radios (3) had limited working functionality and inconsistent quality. Although not equipped with an internal clock, the listening quality is far superior to other radios purchased before. The sound quality allows me to hear every word of songs that I could not hear with other products. For local FM radio stations, I can actually hear the difference between digital or digitally remixed air played songs and those from tape or vinyl media sources.The 'lock' feature allows me to put the radio in my back pocket while walking without the channels or other settings changing but still allowing for the volume control wheel to be adjusted (at the top of the radio) while still in my pocket. With other radios the batteries could not be stored in the unit without the power prematurely running low or out. With the Sangean DT-210 the batteries never come out and the station settings are not lost and/or have to be reset with each use.Besides using the supplied ear buds, one of the reasons for selecting this model was the addition of a built-in speaker. When doing some other activity, the internal speaker can provide music, talk radio, and/or sports broadcasts while multi-tasking when using the ear buds might be distractive or diminish doing another activity. And, there is even a 90 minute automatic radio power turn off feature, as well as easy to setup radio channel favorites and easy access selection.Otherall I am very pleased with the purchase price, features and quality of this pocket radio.
The cases are cheaply made and need to be handled somewhat carefully to prevent cracking of the case or tearing of the clear plastic sleeve area. They work great for me. I have been recording athletic events and selling the DVDs and Blu-rays I make (of the events) to students at our school. At such a low price, you can't beat a good deal like this.
I did a lot of research on MP3 players before settling on the H340 and I am very happy with my decision. I decided against going with an iPod because of the built in restrictions on sharing between computers and the way it adds some encoding to all the mp3 files so that it cannot function effectively as a backup of your music. None of this nonsense with the iRiver H340, just plug it in to any computer's USB port and it shows up like a hard drive, no software required (except for Win 95/98 which requires a driver, and I can't speak for the Mac end of things). This is super convienient and the way that all MP3 players should work in an ideal world. I also strongly considered the Creative NX Xtra since it is available in a 60GB drive and I have a ton of music files but the reports of poor reliability and faulty headphone jack made me steer clear of that one.The H340 feels very solid and sturdy and I find it quite intuitive and easy to use. To me the sound quality seems good with the supplied ear phones and I have not found the need to change them. It has some nice bells and whistles like built in radio and a recorder (and yes you can record from the radio).So now on to the reasons why I give it 4 instead of 5 stars. It's called a jukebox right? What's a juke box? All the jukeboxes I know are music playing machines where you can select and line up the songs you want to hear and all the songs selected will play in the order you selected them in. But that's not the way this little machine works. You can only line up one song to play while another is playing. You can not line up a series of songs to play without hooking it up to your computer and creating a playlist. For me that is the number 1 negative with this player. However the firmware is upgradable and there is some glimmer of hope that my player may be able to have this very impotant missing feature added some time in the future. The other negatives are just minor gripes. The way it recharges from USB is badly implemented, when recharging it cannot connect as a drive and vice versa. If you plug your unit into the USB by default it will start charging and you can not do anything with the player. In order to connect to your computer you must disconnect it, power it up, and change the USB charging option to turn it off. So it is best just leave USB charging turned off alltogether.I have taken up much of this review with negatives but I must stress that I am very happy with my purchase and I think the H340 is a wonderfull little device which could use a firmware upgrade to make it damn near perfect. Highly recommended.
Amazon had best price on the web. I looked at hundreds of lcd, plasma, and any other tv out there. I believe I made the best choice... I researched for 3 months through various sites (for example cnet) and for $1669 I could not miss this opportunity. It is a beautiful set with exceptional clarity and brightness and my dvd's are awesome through the oppo 981-hd dvd player. The EAGLE delivery service was very good also with white glove service.
I love the fit of these clips. They're comfy and I hardly know they're there (I've nearly pulled my computer off the desk a couple of times because I forgot I was pugged in). But having recently bought a different Sony model, I've noticed the bass sorely lacking. It really is dreadfully empty once you've done a comparison. Having said that, I used them for over two years without realizing (though I compensated with an equalizer, which sounded buzzy at times).The slightly more expensive model Sony MDR-J20 h.ear have far superior sound, however the wire insulation fell apart after a few months of mobile use and the fit of the clips is much less secure and comfortable, so I wouldn't recommend those either. What I'd like is a pair of the good driver units in the better clip housing for about the same price. For now, I've pulled out my old apple earbuds as i can't stand the poor sound of the nice fitting clips, and haven't seen a pair of highly recommended earbuds that aren't more expensive that my Shuffle.
For some reason with my 5P using &quot;genuine&quot; HP parts and toner after about 2,000 sheets printed my printer seems to jam all the time. This is even if I use the good paper and the genuine HP toner.I always wonder if HP has this in mind when they say it can print 4,000 sheets with 5% coverage but they don't mention the fact that you will have to clear a paper jam for each sheet after 2,000.Each time I replace the toner the system is happy again for about another 2,000 sheets.
I believe this would be a great product because i've used a Canon 30D 40D and now 7D. I would very much like to have one but this will NOT fit a 7D.
opened the package, plugged it in, worked like a charm. used for 18 channel audio recording and mixing, no latency!!!
These clips are perfect for attaching dual coax to trim. Easy to use, attach quickly with a small impact drill.
hi i just bought one system and it's incredible....you need tohave one at home thruts me
You have to say the word multiple times before the machine gets it, and even then it may come up with "enhiladas" when you are screaming "chips". Your neighbors will probably get a better idea of what you need at the store. I like the idea, but the technology is just not there...at least not in this model.
As others have covered here, it's a great and simple Music player. Sounds excellent, screen or not.However there are many problems with Audible files. The biggest problems are with Bookmarking. Many people in the Apple Discussion Group (including myself) report bookmarks, skipping ahead several minutes, being forced to sync with the iTunes bookmark, losing the bookmark all together. The Shuffle fast-forwards and reverses Very Slowly. Can you imagine having to hold the reverse button for several minutes every time you switch on your player or switch from music? What if you're five hours into a ten hour book and suddenly your bookmark is Gone! This is what is happening to users. Some users say that they work best with Type 3 Audible files, but this is only true for some and usage is still not nearly perfect. Apple claims full compatibility with Audible files, but that is not the case. They either need to fix the problem or take this claim off of their documentation.Search for "Audible" in the Shuffle forum at Apple. This player is not for Audiobook users...yet.Using iPod Shufflehttp://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?14@220.IhmBaMf0TSP.0@.68a37f5b
I bought this headset to use in recording my poetry as audio files. A major drawback is that I am unable to hear myself through the earphones as I record, so that I cannot tell if I am speaking too loudly, or not loudly enough.The first time that I used them I found the earphones uncomfortable after just a few minutes, leaving my ears aching. Since then, I have not noticed this as much. I also found the strap over the head to cause some discomfort, and prefer that it be padded.Since I was not sitting at a desk, the heavy inline button caused the USB cord to swing, bumping the mic boom and causing thumps on the recordings. I have compensated by slinging it over my shoulder to get it out of the way, but should not have to do this--it is very inconvenient.This headset is presently working for me, but leaves me disappointed. For the money invested, though, it does an adequate job. The voice quality of the recordings is better than when I used another, cheaper headset.
Bought this TV a week ago and it is absolutely amazing. I have a HD DVD player and a blu ray player and have watched a number of different movies. The clarity and sharpness of the TV are amazing. I love this TV. One of the best purchases that I have made in a long time.
The LG 37 is one of a very few 37 inch LCD units that are full 1080p displays. For those of us who want the best HD picture we can get, this is a good choice. The picture is clear and crisp and the audio is typical of sets of this type, which means if you want great audio, add a sound system. I found the controls somewhat hard to decipher, but once I got the idea, fine adjustments to color and sound were easy. I had no problem finding hanging hardware. Trivial complaint is the large red off light that I can do without.
Will not work with an XP machine or a brand new HP printer, either by card slot, card reader or by USB cable. Seeking to return the card.
good cord length, slim body design and several extras on the main board.good buy i think becoase the potential loss going without this could be devastating. home and office solution for to many cords.
I've owned these before but had my others stolen. Excellent quality as I love bass and good balance and precision. I think for the price, these are awesome. Also, I traveled with them around the world and they are very comfortable. I even use them as ear plugs when I need to sleep in a noisy place or weed-out disruptions. Do be careful crossing streets as they take out almost all noise if you have the volume up! My favorite headphones by far, white or black!
Just follow the directions and you can't miss a well cooked meal....I have convinced 2 of my friends to get this product after serving one cooked meal. Cooks for 2 people easily..***A cooking rack comes with it, also....!!
This is a must have for ALL college students. It comes with a CD to put the program on your computer and you can download and install games and programs to help you through any math or chemistry class. I love mine!
This charger has worked good for me for a very long time.Although I had problems with a particular power strip. When I plugged the charger into this power strip it would light up like it was charging but not actually charge the battery. The power strip worked fine otherwise.
I use these little hubs on a daily basis in an education environment, and have never been disappointed by them. Their price, dependability, and warranty make them a no-brainer choice for small networks. My only wish is that they made a 100 megabit version of these guys.
After using some generic cartridges for my OKI laser printer I went back to OEM cartridges because the ink looks much more glossy and has a raised feel when done in the high quality mode when printing my own business cards & letterheads!
I bought my headphones over 15 years ago. At the time, I purchased them based solely on the fact that they were the most comfortable pair on the rack. Flash forward 15 years and they're still the most comfortable pair of headphones I've ever worn. I'm no audiophile, so I can't comment in-depth on the sound reproduction. Suffice to say they've always sounded awesome to me.So after 15 years of moderate-to-heavy use, I can say the following:- They are as comfortable as they day I bought them (the most comfortable I've ever worn).- They sound as good as the day I bought them (the best-sounding I've ever tried).- The cord and connections are as solid as the day I bought them.Yes, they were relatively pricey, however, I think they've more than made up for that in longevity. Not to mention awesomeness.A couple very minor complaints:- The cord is very long. Usually this is an advantage, but it can be a little bit of a hassle sometimes.- The material covering the padding on the ear cups is definitely showing its age. It's flaking quite badly and the inside edge has come unfastened, exposing the foam rubber.
I love this product. I was wanting to get an ipod a long time ago but never had the money, then the ipod with color came out and I began saving money. Not to long after the ipod video came out. I was not sure what to do, get the ipod video or wait for apple to stir up something even greater. So I waited and waited for a few months. I was at Amazon about to buy the ipod when I saw the Zen vision m. I read loads of reviews on it. After reading reviews it was easy to decide that the Zen vision m was the way to go. It is way better then the ipod. It has longer battery life, better screen with more colors, supports a huge amount of video and audio formats, has a built in radio and voice recorder. It can even record radio. I have has it for about a month now, and I love very thing about it except a few things. I strongly recommend getting new headphones ASAP. The headphones it comes with are pure garbage. They do not block out any noise at all. When I sat in a hallway full of people, it was almost impossible to hear the music even at full blast, plus you are hurting your hearing. Another bad thing about it is that the front of the device scratches very easily. Within about 5 minutes of handling it I got a few scratches. It also smudges very easily, and when I tried to wipe it with a t shirt it got rid of the smudges but it added more scratches. I strongly recommend getting a case or an invisible shield for it. You can get one here http://www.shieldzone.com/Besides that the product is amazing. You can use it as a hard rive. When you put it into hard rive mode, and you plug it into a pc, the pc recognizes it as a USB mass storage device, and not as an mp3 player. I think that is very cool and useful. The screen is much brighter then the ipod. It is not as easy to use as an ipod at first but with about 10 minutes of messing around with it you will be a master. The voice recorder is very good also. I use it sometimes to record lectures at school. The quality is very good. the only down side about the voice recorder is that when you play it back there is a continuous humming sound which is caused by the hard rive in the player spinning at high rpm's. The mic is very sensitive and catches that sound, however it does not bothersome and the lecture can still be heard just fine. The reason I gave it 4 and not 5 stars is because it is prone to scratching and smudging. I don't quiet understand why a $330 device scratches so easily. I tried to include the most aspects about the product as possible, and I hope I was helpful in making your decision of whether to buy it or not.
Its a great sounding, great working mini disk player, but get ready, its a big one, the largest I have seen yet. Sturdy though and works well just bigger than average.
I nearly put this book down after three chapters because I didn't really care that the self-centered, shallow main character lost her purse. And I'm annoyed with books where the kids are so much smarter than the adults in their lives - teachers, hotel workers, police detectives, etc. And the parents are virtually non-existent in the lives of their children. Those are cop-out cliches to allow the main character free reign to do as she pleases and solve a mystery that adults aren't able to.But I finished it, so I guess that says something. I was curious to see if the author could believably have this not-terribly intelligent girl solve a mystery. In my opinion this didn't really pass the believability test, but that's just me. I see plenty of people enjoyed the book, and that there are sequels, so maybe this is just not my thing.
very solid tool set up my whole home network 800 ft of cat6. tool held up well, thanks trendnet.. great price
The 400 BX is a compact unit that allows the flash power to be precisely changed in 1/10th of stop intervals, over a five-stop range. I like this better than the slider setup on my WL 1600. The build quality is good but not as good as my WL 1600. I like the audible beep when the unit is recharged and ready to fire over my 1600s.The stands that came with my kit are Manfrotto 3333s that have plastic collars and castings and in my opinion are too lightweight for any serious use. I'm going to use my other stands and keep these for doing the Strobist thing. The umbrellas are OK and the carrying cases are well built. My next purchase will be some 600RXs with the Skyport setup as the main and fill lights and use the 400s for hair or background lights.
I started getting carpal tunnel in my wrists after playing too many games and too many sleepless nights of typing, so I bought this hoping to improve and perhaps cure that problem. So far, I do like it for the comfort. It does take getting used to, however, but when you adjust, you won't want to go back to a regular keyboard.The keyboard is sloped on both sides to make it easier to type, compared to just the regular kind that everyone uses. The extender that comes with it can be detached, but it's only for people who want to type in a downward angle. I had no use for it, so I took that off.Customizing the buttons is very simple. The Back/Forward buttons on the bottom can be changed to Previous/Next if you want to use them for your media players, which is what I did. The 5 buttons at the top can be programed to open applications or your Favorites. Sadly the Zoom scroller only zooms in on the text instead of scrolling up and down on web pages. Very sad waste of what could have been a very useful key.I guess my only gripe about this keyboard is the the spacebar really needs a good pounding before it starts to loosen up. Even as I type this now, I'm still missing some space strokes from time to time. Also, this keyboard doesn't come with a PS2 adapter, nor will it work for one either. Make sure you have an open USB slot because that's all it has to plug into your computer. I didn't mind that at all since I have several unused slots.Overall, however, I really would recommend this keyboard to anyone who wants to try something different, and to improve his or her typing skills. You won't want to go back to a regular board after using one of these.
On my last printer the i960, I made the mistake of switching to a generic brand and what a mistake that turned out to be. The colors looked bad, the inks ran out real fast, and when I didn't use my printer just for a couple of weeks, it completely clogged my print heads. Multiple cleaning runs did no good, and I removed the print head and cleaned it under water many times. That cleared up a bit, but not a whole lot, and I ended up replacing an otherwise excellent printer. For my next Canon printer, I stuck with Canon inks and never had that issue again. Yes, the generic inks were cheap, but it ended up costing me a lot more over the long run.
Pro: cheap, uses SD card, AAA battery, good battery door (the door is not an electrode), button control not a joystick (I can never remember where things are under the stick, old age!), has a hold button.Here are the unforgivable cons (in my opinion): only plays continuously in serial or with one repeat A-B without remembering where it left off, not even shuffle, EQ mode is horrible the only mode that is bearable is mp3 (this is on an excellent aiwa headphone), displays track number and time left of that track - not even the track name, the button controls are good but they are on the opposite side of the SD card slot hence pressure on the buttons and counter pressure on the card when you push...This one is not as good as another cheap simple player by JWIN which has all practical functions and sounds good except for the joy stick and battery door seems to want to burst at anytime...So still I am looking for a perfectly simple digital player...
I have purchased several of these spindles, and they have always been high quality. What I really like about them is that they keep the top clear so you can write all over it without it being hard to read what you have wrote. Good price and good buy.
This is really a great keyboard. The bottom part is cushioned and feels leathery. It's a really nice feel. The Zoom slider in the middle is not useful unless you find a little hack online to turn it to scrolling. Then it's super useful.You will notice that it takes a little time to get 100% used to the keyboard. Several mistakes come with the N and M keys because they made the N button big and it's height is the same throughout (if you had Microsoft ergonomic keyboards in the past, the N is partly elevated for about half the key and then gets to it's full height). Look for pictures to see this.But it's nothing really difficult to adjust to. If you have others come to use your keyboard you will see that they make several typos. Which could be a good thing (stay away from my keyboard!).
One day my family had a tornement to see who was the best at foose ball. I won but I got 2 prizes. One was the rinkiedadink PDA. I set up every thing on it. But I forgot my password so I had to entiarly restet it. (By the way, the password can only be4 charectors long) The games are first entertaining but get boring. The shooting one is to hard, and the other two make nosence at all.There is realy no program that holds homework, and the date is confusing! This toy is better for people who are fasinated by anything. It's still cool!
This is most definitely Copper Clad Aluminum wire, which is not truly audiophile grade wire. If you're tempering your expectations for the extremely reasonable cost of this wire, you'll be pretty happy with the results. I've hooked up my surround system and was surprised how flexible the jacketing on this wire was. Usually with the cheaper cabling, the jacketing is stiff and difficult to run nicely. This wire lays flat and works great in my system (30 or less ft per run).The 16ga seems true to spec and the roll length seemed to be very close to the full 100ft. I'm happy.
I incorporated this charger into a portable PA system that I built out of an old floor speaker, a car amp, and a deep cycle battery. It really does a great job of charging the 17.2 Ah battery overnight and gives me enough juice to blast music nonstop for over 6 hours.I only have two issues with using the charger for admittedly a purpose that it wasn't specifically designed for:1. It is hella-loud when it's plugged in. Make sure that if you're using it on a project where it'll be operating indoors, that you have place to plug it in where it wont disturb anyone sleeping. Mine will out-humm any refrigerator.2. The mounting bracket that it comes with is really convenient, but it does have a tendency to rattle a bit, since it's bolted down only on one side of the charger.Otherwise, does what it should, and does it well. And the indicator light saves you the embarrassment of thinking your batteries are charged when in fact you had a loose contact or something.
The one I purchased for a frend as a gift will not read any DVD disc. It will read and play all CD audio disc. Guess I will return it for an exchange and hope for the best with the new one.So far not going to get a good review. A disipointed customer.
JBL Time Machine is a nice bit of industrial design. I have a U2 iPod, and have no integration problems, but then I like to get my money's worth and plan on keeping both for a long time. Sound quality is pretty good. I navigate the iPod with the clickwheel, just like when using earbuds. The major downsides? First, the "antenna" is a joke. It's a coated wire with a square aerial at the end. Looks like something you'd use to fly a kite. JBL should offer an accessory retractable antenna that plugs into the back of the unit (maybe they do and I just don't know it yet). I like listening to the radio while working and reception is only good on some stations. Also, stretching out and draping the wire antenna across a stand is not a brilliant solution. Makes me think I'm back in a dorm room, and that was a long time ago. Marconi would not approve. The other negative? No remote, so if I want to change stations, I have to get up from my desk and push buttons on the base. All that said, I'm very happy with the piece. It's compact, a great bit of design, sound reproduction does the job, it keeps the iPod charged, and if I choose a lengthy playlist, I'm good for hours. It came with a bag full of iPod adaptors, but I didn't need those because my iPod is "ancient" by Steve Jobs' standards, meaning it's more than 12 months old. In time perhaps JBL will answer my minor criticisms and also make one that integrates with an iPhone. Clearly that's the next best step and that's when I'll get an iPhone and a new JBL Time Machine.
Needed case for my dvd's found this case, liked the features , put together nicely and was easy sliding the disc into or back out..I stopped by the big blue store, then not the bargain buy..and found same item for 15 to 25 dollars more. What using amazon prime had it with in 48 hours..thanks Amazon.
Something very good, very much like a friend, and I believe in the near future I will be coming back, I wish boss business Xingrong.
This is a high quality product reasonably priced at 160$, compared to 200+, you would pay for other brands. Sound quality is very good for a medium size room.Provides easy integration with USB players.Remote works for the USB player too.You can make it wireless by buying the additional wireless box from Samsung (comes within 80-100$).Provides multiple sound effects such as movie,dolby,matrix and lot of other options. Highly recommended.
First off, I think Monster drastically inflates the prices on it's products. I think they make excellent stuff, but just charge way more than they should. These cables appear to be an exception and are actually reasonably priced. If your needs call for a short component cable, this cable is the ideal and as good as it ever needs to be. I can't possibly believe that buying a "better grade" cable would ever be noticable by any mortals in an A-B test..... even the purist of videophiles.
Basically you just take this camera out of the box, insert batteries and it's ready to record! The Flip camera fits easily into my purse and I have captured some awesome video moments that otherwise would have been missed!Sometimes if you are recording a large group the sound quality is not as good as with a traditional video camera, but the picture quality comes out great!I am a "techno-idiot" and managed to hook it up to my computer and download the videos within a few minutes. Very easy to hook and play on a t.v. screen as well.
Awesome board. Very nice board with lots of expandability. No Core 2 Duo support is a MOBO killer in my opinion.
Easy to install and easy to set up. Works as promised. I only wish the design was a little smaller.
WOW! great headphones, right? Yes and NO. I got mine a year ago so I have some long term experience with these, and they were great at first. I showed them off to my friends, and I even convinced my friend to buy a pair from Radio Shack.(KTXpro+Optimus PRO-35, same thing...) He loves his so far, and everyone around me also. After about 8 months, they started RATTLING. This is VERY annoying because every time a drum hits on the music, a distinct RATTLE enters the soundfield. This, as I said is VERY ANNOYING!!! I dont think there is any way to prevent this from happening, these just dont age very well. Dont get me wrong, these are the BEST sounding headphones I own now,(Im going to buy Sony MDR-V6's) but the RATTLING just becomes too annoying for me to give 5/5 stars.BASS: 9/10-great bass, believe me. TREBLE:10/10-excellent,excellent,excellent. good for rap,classical,rock, anything or people who dont mind RATTLING.
The box did not include the cables. It is an inconvenience but it is still a good deal. When I went to Frys to buy the cables I saw a similar offer.
I purchased two of these headsets so my daughter and I could talk on Skype while she was studying abroad. Headsets are easy to use (just plug and play), they have very good sound quality and are comfortable to wear. The in-line volume and mute switch is convenient. During initial set-up, I had a problem with the microphone settings on my laptop. The Plantronics website had helpful information that solved my problem.
We purchased our Logitech 420 through a 5 star 3rd party seller (with some reserve) on Amazon in an OEM package and was very pleased by the money we saved and the service we received. We advise you pay close attention to the sellers feedback.The 420 was a gift for our son in the military who wanted to stay in touch with us and his friends and brother back home. Both a webcam and a 1.3 MP camera. We didn't want to invest a large sum of money due the the fact he is young and travels alot and the camera is going to take some abuse, (Chad if you read this it was mom's idea to say that not me).As a webcam the resolution is excellent in all sorts of low lighting (indoors) and the colors are vivid and crisp. The audio portion is excellent ( I have a minor hearing impairment and he comes in loud and clear on our cheap speakers)As a digital we were impressed with the 420's images our son sent back again the colors were sharp and true. The hue & contrast were very good sharp and bright. Our son tells us he has droped his 420 several times and it has not deteriorated the quality of the pictures.Are there cameras that take better pictures than the 420? Absolutly; You will get better quality pictures with a high end Minolta, Olympus or Nikon etc; but not a better value for the money invested or the abuse this camera takes.If you want a webcam-digital that is easy and simple to use. That takes good quality pictures this is an excellent "starter" or first purchase camera to get; that is if you are not turned off by the plastic case. this is a good investment.When we rate products here on Amazon we take into conciderationLevel or class(1.3 MP in this case)Price.Value.QualityEase of useDurability
I bought this to use with a second monitor, but I was getting a double image on the screen. None of my other VGA cables had this issue.
This is a so-called &quot;windows printer&quot;, meaning all of the processing for the pages you want to print are processed by the printer driver, not the printer hardware. This has advantages and dis-advantages.The advantages: the printer itself if very simple and is therefore very cheap and more reliable than most printers of its type.Disadvantages: a dissapointment for Linux users and the main reason that the printer has a 4 star and not 5 star rating. I just could not find a printer driver for this printer for a Linux operating system. This is unfortunate and from various readings seems to be because the company forces developers to reverse engineer the driver. Linux development is very slow for the entire Lexmark series and win-printers in general.The quality of the printer is excellent and it prints in 1200x1200 mode at the maximum (pretty rough on the ink cartridge though) and at 600x600 at the minimum. It easily matches any other ink jet printer we have in the office and beats most color laser printers I've seen. This is especially true for photo-like images, for which it is practically perfect.The cartridges are a bit pricy though, about 1/3 the price of the printer itself which was a bit of a shock. This isn't too bad if you stick to 600x600, but a little pricy for the 1200x1200 mode.
Heavy duty construction and well designed mount has both slim or tilt capabilities. The choice is yours when installing. Installation instructions were easy to follow and I chose using Tapcons in my cinder block walls instead of the included mounting hardware. My Pioneer Elite 60 inch Signiture series plasma at 110 pounds was easily supported within the mounts 380 pound maximum weight range. On-line Amazon.com price and free shipping was half the cost Best Buy was charging at that time. Highly recommended at $130.00 and be sure to have a helper to assist lifting the television on to the mount brackets.
I installed my VisonTek X1300 512 MB AGP video card on a Dell Dimension 4600 running Windows XP Pro with a Dell 24 inch monitor using the DVI connectors. I had a prior ATI card and removed the old video drivers per the instructions. I then went to VisionTek website and downloaded both drivers for the X1300 cards and ran the install from the site. I did not use the CD that came with the video card. Restarted the computer and everything worked fine. No problem changing the resolution from the system tray either!!!
Went on line downloaded the instruction fro my alarm and walla....5 minutes later my new alarm remote works like a charm. Works from over 100 feet away! Nice.
The most important element for me is the quality of the pictures. In that regard, the Nikon 880 does an outstanding job compared to past digital cameras. Sharpness, brightness, etc. are all pretty good. At the Fine Quality/Full Image mode, I can squeeze 81 pictures onto a 128MB Compact Flash card - perfect for a full day's use. I also bought the rechargeable battery, which is an absolute must given that digital cameras eat-up batteries. I like the fact that the camera can also fit a CR5 battery, which is readily available in most shops. That way, if I run out of juice half way during the day, I can always just walk into almost any photo shop and buy an extra battery (some of my older models did not support this simple option).Nikon has preset scene modes that are great to use. I like the fact that I can easily switch to a landscape or indoor mode with a few clicks. The menus are also very well laid out and quite intuitively easy to use. I was a little distraught though when I went to install the software and the computer refused to recognize the USB connection. Then I realized that I had to download the USB drivers from the Nikon website in order for the USB connection to be recognized (the software included is for the &quot;serial&quot; connection and the updated software has to be downloaded). This was extra burden I would rather have avoided, but maybe this was a problem only for the early Nikon 880 shipments.I cannot sing enough praise for such a detailed, yet easy to use camera. It can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be, and that perhaps is its biggest selling point.One irritating point is the &quot;noise&quot; the camera makes as it tries to focus. The Nikon 880 makes a lot of &quot;whizzing&quot; sounds as it focuses -- a bit too conspicuous in quiet environments.In the end, the Nikon 880 is simply an outstanding digital camera that should last me at least two more generations of digital photography. The only thing that bugged me was that I had to dish out extra money for the rechargeable battery, which in my opinion should have been included. Nevertheless, this is the new ESSENTIAL product for digital photography.-DC
I bought this Laser mouse because I wanted to try and go the wireless mouse rout, what a big mistake, the mouse either (in a program) moves real fast or it moves real slow and the control buttons on the mouse are limited as to mouse speed, and the rechargeable batteries don't retain there charge very long about a day and a half and the recharge bay only works when the computer is on. I am going to wait a long time before I revisit the idea of a cordless mouse. Do your self a favor and stay with a corded mouse.
Bought 4 sets. Usually my son goes through a set every 3 months. These have been lasting about 3 weeks before the wiring fails.
I assumed a $150+ flash player that uses Windows Media Player 10 as its transfer software would also allow playlists. However, mine did not transfer, and further reading in the manual shows what it calls 'playlists' are actually the folders where the music is recorded. This means you cannot build separate lists that include the same song without recording the song each time, gobbling up memory. Since there was no warning of this on the package, I will never again buy an audio player from Panasonic. I've wasted too much money already on a player that won't allow me to transfer customized lists of music! My attempts to contact Panasonic to question this have been unanswered.
I was mistrustful of FM transmitters since the on again off again reception of my earlier Griffin iTrip for the 20GB Ipod. But when I plugged it in to my car radio, set to a relatively unused station, the Ipod took over and delivered great reception. It has continued to do so wherever I drive, so I'm very happy with the product. It is also a charger, which is icing on the cake. The whole package on Amazon was, like, 35 bucks, which, according to my earlier cost searches, is definitely a price beater.
I've been playing around with this camera for about a month now and my experience has been very good.First, the cons:The installation was a hassle for me because, for some reason, the software CD that comes with it didn't download. This problem was fixed by just going to Logitech's main site and downloading it from there. I have Windows XP Home Ed.Pictures aren't always centered (within crop marks), especially upclose. I've tried to take a very upclose picture of a rose and ended up with the side petals and stem. The camera was held VERY still and for about 10 seconds to make sure it came out right. Never did. Not-so-upclose pictures are no problem.The cover to the batteries compartment seems very flimsy, since it's plastic and already showing some slight wear around the edges.Putting batteries in, because the signs are on the cover/latch and you gotta be somewhat coordinated.Flash is VERY overexposed. Not reasonable to use even in dimest of conditions, because it washes everything out. It works better without flash. If you ABSOLUTELY need to use flash, use the automatic flash.The webcam needs plenty of light to show proper color.The waiting time while taking Flash pictures. It lasts about 10 seconds,varies, and makes taking spontaneous pictures impossible.THE PROs:Picture quality is superb for the amount of money I paided.I don't know why so many people complain about batteries but I'm still using the ones I recieved with the camera! I try to conserve them by putting them in ONLY when I need to take pictures and taking them out when I'm done. I've already taken 100+ pictures. This camera saves the pictures without the need for batteries to be in use.I've thrown this in my bookbag, with about 20 pounds worth of stuff and it's survived without a scratch!It's just fun! The software includes a &quot;survelliance feature&quot; that turns the camera on when it detects motion. I'm thinking of trying it out one day on my brothers.With all that being said, I would recommend this camera to anyone that just wants to have fun with photography and get beautiful results!
Didn't come with a cable but got a cable and tray from TXcess Surplus. Installed the HD, fired up the computer, formatted and away she went. Very happy with it.
I can do my running perfectly with this armband.very east to fit in my arm.I complete recoment it for all.
This is my first portable GPS and I was concerned about how user friendly it would be and if the Bluetooth really would be acceptable.I purchased this for a trip I was taking and wasn't really optimistic about it.This is the most awesome electronic gadget I have bought in a long time. It is truly amazing. I will never travel without it, it saved us from getting lost numerous times. I really wanted to see if the Bluetooth would work well with my Palm Centro, because I have used numerous earphones and have never really had great reception. The Bluetooth worked great. The sound was clear and loud. It is the best handsfree device I have ever had. It is definitely worth the extra money to get the Bluetooth Nuvi
I think most of you people complaining about no video is due to you hitting the wrong button either the P/N = Pal/Ntsc or the I/P is set to progressive scan..another stupid move.I know not everyone is going to have good luck with this but mines plays fine and plays everything except divx, theres a region hack but not many have gotten it to work
I ordered a pair of these online, a bit nervous as I wasn't ever able to hear them (I heard a pair of JBL SP6C's, the cheaper version, at Best Buy, and wasn't all that impressed, although it might have been the poor listening environment).Anyway, the speakers arrived, we installed them (they look great and inconspicuous in our living room ceiling) and I'm quite impressed. Note that we're using these for "whole-house" background music, not home theater, so my standards aren't as high as they would be in the HT case. But for a 6.5" speaker, these put out a surprising amount of bass, and clear highs. Right now we just have a cheap amplifier hooked up while we're shopping for a better one, and they still sound great. These probably would be just fine for HT rear-speaker use (I wouldn't want any in-ceiling speaker for front or center HT use).Our home theater downstairs already has JBL speakers (studio series for the fronts and center, northridge for the rears) and I've been very happy with them.I recommend these for those who need a great looking and decent sounding in-ceiling speaker without breaking the bank.
Excellent sound quality. Only issue I had was set-up. Being new to home theater systems, it took me three days and several trips to Best Buy and Ciruit City to see how the in-store models were connected. Once set up, the system is excellent.
I've had these for a couple years now and cannot live without them. They've lived through yard work, jogging, hot weather, cold weather..I've dropped them, I've snagged the cord on doorknobs, I've yanked them from my head by mistake. They still sound incredible, work perfectly and fit comfortably.If there's one negative, it's that they look pretty dorky. This isn't an issue for me since I'm gonna look dorky no matter what I wear on my ears.
I loved this Cable when I first bought it. Great price for a really long cable. Doesn't look cheap.. Turns out it is.I purchased this product in March, now it's November and it has a loose connection or short. The TV screen is all hazy and dark blue colored when i try to use it. I've only used it 4 or 5 times since I bought it and I've taken good care of it too. I'll have to throw it away now and buy a different cable.
This is a fantastic, entry level home theater system. I bought it for my parents last holiday (2000) with the JVC 5 disc CD changer, and when I connected the two with the little remote cable they provided, I was able to control both devices easily with one remote, and that was really neat. The manual is clear and easy to understand and read. The volume control is not &quot;motorized&quot; so when you adjust the volume from the remote, you can't see it move on the device itself. But this system is based on volume by number, not volume by position, so &quot;30&quot; for example, is just a relative position on the knob, not an fixed position. It's a large, heavy, stable unit, and the sound, which is what this is supposed to be all about, is great. Solid bass frequencies, included a bass expander, which proved too much for my parents' speaker system so we left it off. This device is very simple in appearance, use, and features, as mentioned its an entry level device and I give it 4 stars based on its position as an entry level system. A great price for the features, sound, and compatibility with other JVC products.
I just recently received my Boombox, I was pleased with it, it's made well, great features, for the price, sounds great, easy to set up, Plus it comes with an antena that's weather proof. I have mine in the center of my living room not near a window and still has great reception. Love this radio better than what I expected. I rather have the radio at home since i have too many electronic devices in my car, radar detector, gps.Would highly recomend it.Dave.
This one works great to replace our dead battery. Battery life is longer and our laptop is back to normal.
I have had this for a few weeks now and the red is peeling... Sigh. You get what you pay for.
It's comfortable on the wrists, but it is not tilt adjustable. They give you two little pegs to raise the incline angle, but that's it. You cannot just adjust it at your leisure to whatever angle you want. I chose to leave off the pegs and the platform, and only kept the wrist rest.It's easy to clean with a single wipe and it's nice that it's antimicrobial. Sets my heart at rest to know that bacteria isn't growing inside of it. It certainly is on the pricier side than most common wrist rests so I'm not sure if I would purchase it again. It's great, but I don't think the price tag is worth it.
I'm an audio book addict. I almost always have my mp3/audible Rio player or a cassette player in my pocket and ear buds in my ears. I get them tangled and caught on things much too often (my fault not their's), but the Phillips HS303 has withstood my hard usage and continued to operate perfectly WAY longer than any other brand I've tried! These will eventually break as well - if you're as rough with them as I am, but they last at least 5 times as long as similar items from Koss or Sony.The plastic that wraps around the ear is totally flexible and very comfortable. The speakers swivel and it is because they are wired in such a way (with a bit of lead (extra, non-stressed) wire) that they are very difficult to break. I also use my Rio for mp3 on occasion and I've been blown away with how loud these buds will go! I get no distortion even when I max out the volume! These babies would even go to 11 =:-D
I bought a few of these a few years ago when they were on sale at a local store and they are great in my experiences.I don't know what the other reviewers are griping about because my friends use it all the time for gaming and never had a complaint about it... maybe you should check your video/screen ratio settings on your game system... it's not automatic.also I lost my remote and all 3 of the universal remotes I've got in my home work fine with it. And I buy the cheap as dirt universal remotes since I only need basic functions: power, channels, volume, & input selections.Sound is good but not perfect clearly, but no specific complaints.
There isn't much to say other than that these are horrible headphones. There is nothing good about them. The sound is horrible, they are uncomfortable and really shouldn't even be allowed to be sold. Typical german enginereed garbage. Style without substance. BMW, Audi and Senheiser all belong to this exclusive club.
I got this for Christmas. It was on my wishlist after alot of research.I think the functions were pretty straightforward and had no problems setting the alarms. I cannot believe the sound. It's amazing and sounds like a huge soundsystem! I wanted it for an awesome clock radio in the bedroom and I often find myself moving into the living room for parties and get togethers because it sounds better than our big system!
I bought this player so I could simplify my music-listening while I drive up and down I5 each weekend.IT WAS A MISTAKE.I've had it just over 24 hours and I've already had to reset it at least three times (yes, I updated the firmware). The player died (wouldn't turn on) and froze (wouldn't turn off). Unfortunately the player has to rebuild the music library each time you reset it and that can take up to 5 minutes. There've been at least 30 times that the music has stopped playing for no reason, and I have to press "pause" then "play" to get it to play again. I drove for about 5 hours today and the battery is almost totally dead (I started out with a full charge). The player turns itself off instead of sleeping, so every time you pause it and run an errand or take a phone call or whatever, if you don't make it back in time, you have to start it up again (and THAT TAKES FOREVER--FOR! EVER!). Also it makes the most pathetic creaky cheap-toy plastic noises when you handle it (even without pushing any buttons), because the buttons are made of two pieces of plastic that touch each other.The organization and navigation of this thing suck. I have a car stereo that plays MP3 CDs, and the navigation is painfully simple: Press the joystick up or down to flip through folders, and press right or left to choose a song. EASY! I assumed (like a dodo) that an MP3 player as well-received as the Zen V Plus would work on a similar principle. I was WRONG. The Zen V Plus sorts by tags, and you can choose to select by artist, album, or genre, or select all tracks. I put a 6-CD compilation on the Zen V Plus, so there are around 100 different artists from that comp alone; with all of the other albums on the player, there are a couple hundred artists in the artist list. So, yes, I sometimes have to scroll through a hundred or more artists to find the one I want. Did I mention I got this player to use while I'm DRIVING? Can't scroll and drive. I guess I could simplify the process by hooking up the Zen to my computer, firing up the MP3 management software and creating a playlist, but the software is a joke. Regardless, once you have a playlist, you still have to navigate through the menus to pick the playlist, then scroll through everything in that list; you can't even re-sort the list (e.g., by artist or album title) as far as I can tell. If you make a playlist of all of the songs, you might have to flip through 300 of them to get where you want to be. You also have to update that list each time you add/remove albums from the player. An alternative would be to make a zillion playlists and scroll through those. I don't want to! I shouldn't have to. So, long story short, ha ha, to get access to all of your albums, you have to either select every album and scroll through songs individually, by the hundreds, or you have to stop after each album and go into the menu and navigate to the next album or playlist, which you can't do while you're driving. The player doesn't go from the end of album A to the beginning of album B. It stops at the end of A (you can put it on repeat if you want). And just to make this clear as daylight: In a playlist, you cannot skip over an entire album with just the push of a button. You have to skip each song until you get to the next album on the list (20 songs on the album you don't like? Then you'll have to push 20 times to get past it). I just want to be able to listen to my albums continuously, in alphabetical order by band - album title, and skip over an entire album if I don't feel like hearing it. That isn't asking much.The alarm feature on this is nonsense. The "alarm" is a black dialog box on the screen. Great alarm, right?The headphones that came with this player are insulting. They feel awful and they sound rotten (distortion at volume level 8 [of 25]). I'm to the point that I'm wondering if someone dropped the whole thing in a lake on its way to me. How could anyone think it's okay to sell something like this?So...any good points? I guess one good thing about this player is that you don't have to look at the controls to operate them (as long as you don't have to look at the screen, I mean). It's easy to tell which control is which by touch. I can't think of any other good points offhand. I would say "The Creative Zen V Plus has never personally tried to kill me" but I'm not totally sure that's true.If anything in this review is inaccurate, please advise! If I can't return this piece, I'd like to know how to make it less useless and aggravating. I'd consult the user manual but it's essentially useless as well. Thanks for reading! Please excuse the negative tone here; I am just really disappointed. If you get one of these, I hope you have better luck than I've had. I'm just glad I didn't buy a bunch of expensive accessories for it before I realized how much I hate it.
What a great deal on a great competitor to the over-priced iPod. Although the product was priced for shipping after Christmas, it arrived two weeks early!! How often does that happen?!? Microsoft is continuing to work out the remainder of the quirks with protected media, but I think that will be solved soon.
its a great camera!!If you are looking for good optical zoom(10X) , and great MP(3.1)this is itits a SLR style camera and with variety of functionsdont think twice get it!!
The unit itself is amazing and I have no complaints with the exception of the earbuds. Apple can not design a quality earbud system. The earbuds will fall out with any movement and the sound is terrible. I did have to purchase a quality earbud system to compliment the Nano. You would think for what Apple charges for these Nano's they would upgrade the earbuds.
I thought my JVC Mini-DV camera needed repair, which wouldn't make sense for outdated technology like this anymore. However, a few seconds with the head cleaner tape made it as good as new. Very happy! And shipping was extremely fast, although I went with the free super-save shipping.
This item is great. This is the second adjustable laptop stand that I have purchased. The first was plastic and chipped and broke wihin a week. This is metal and very substantial. It works great on a table top, a desk and even on top of the bed.
I write from the college newspaper and we use this monitor to work on the lay-out for the paper each week. This monitor is great because the graphics are clear. We also run programs like Adobe Photoshop, and the graphics are awesome with that program as well. This monitor just works great. We haven't had any problems with it!
Brand new, out of the box, and LED does not flash. Too much trouble to send back to Amazon.com.Kevin
I recently purchased the Canon Multipass MP730 from Amazon for $219.99-$30 in gift certificates. I was, thankfully, warned that the printer does not come with a USB cable, so I bought one for about $5.00. At least all the ink tanks (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) were included. The printer arrived within a week. It took me about an hour to fully install it, but I am a novice at printer installation.After installing the MP730 by precisely following each step in the instructions, I had no problems with the computer recognizing the printer or any other component of this multifunction device. Then, I easily aligned the print head and printed some test pages. This is where I encountered the only (minor) problem: it takes about 30 seconds to warm up when first turned on. That can be annoying, but I will deal with it. Here are the positives and negatives, in random order, in a nutshell:Pros:1. Low cost of both machine and ink2. Sharp, vivid text and photos3. Easy scanning/copying of text and photos4. Both a flatbed AND sheet-fed copier/scanner/fax5. Reads digital camera memory cardsCons:1. Takes a long time (about 30 sec.) to warm up2. Slightly large footprint3. Fax doesn't share well with my phone, both on one line.4. Noisy when not printing-beeps randomly. I have no idea why. It's normal and not a malfunction. But, it gets annoying.Overall, for about $220.00, this is a great deal. Despite the minor annoyances I encountered with the Canon MP730, those are well worth the cost and space savings of having a multifunction machine. The MP730's vivid, crisp text and images make it a great machine that I am glad I own.Update: Suddenly, the printer has begun eating the side of every page I print. I assume this is a feeding problem and the paper is going in wrong. But, I have straightened and repeatedly straightened the paper stack-dozens of times. I've tried small and big stacks of paper and a single sheet at a time. There appear to no remnants of a previous paper jam inside the printer. I now would give the MP730 3 stars at most. The mystery continues...Update 2: After a brief conversation with a courteous Canon CSR/TSR, they mailed to me via 2nd-day air, a new MP-730 and a return mail label. I shipped the old one back at their expense and the new one has worked perfectly for about a month. Tech support gets a 10/10 for courtesy and knowledge. Them paying shipping both ways was a welcomed surprise.
I can't review a product that didn't work. It has been returned to Amazon for a refund. This was the second product sent to my house and I got no satisfaction from either. The second one obviously has a defective power supply.
I love this scanner! I am by no means a techno-wiz, but I was able to install the software, connect the scanner, and be up and running very quickly. I does a great job and works fairly quickly too.
The batteries in my Uniden cordless phones died a while ago, bought these as replacement, and have have absolutely no problems with them. I have had these for over 6 months, and have had not a single problem with them. They charge quickly, and hold their charge for a long time. If, and when, these no longer hold a charge (as all batteries at some point) I will replace them the the exact same Energizer ERP512GRN batteries. Would recommend for anyone looking for replacements.
Been using Western Digital drives in my 24/7/365 machines for a while and they are built like tanks. Low heat dissipation and quiet. SMART status alerts you to problems well before the dreaded crash. Keep up the good work WD!
I have allready broken 2 sets of headphones this year, so I purchased these based on reviews and price. I'm surprised at the sound quality these produce from a 11.00 set of headphones. Definately NOT top quality, but a great value for the purchase price. I have used them in the gym and outdoors walking and running for 3 months with no problems.
I install audio/video equipment for a living and my suggestion is just to buy the MRF-300 or MRF-350 to start with. There are just too many interference problems inside an audio cabinet for the MRF-250 to work well in most applications. Cable boxes, dvrs, tivos, blueray DVDs and any product with a microprocessor or harddrive is likely to cause interference that will render the MRF-250 useless.Both the MRF-300 and the MRF-350 have separate antenna modules that allow you to mount the receiving module in an area not prone to interference. There is just not enough difference in the cost to warrant having to deal with the potential problems of the MRF-250.TNichols
No problem and that is a good thing. I bought it for my son and he is happy with it.
It worked OK for about 6 months, although at one point it completely lost all the settings and I had to start from scratch to re-load them.Then it stopped working - I could talk to it through the lan port but it couldn't talk to the cable modem, never got an IP address. Tried everything under the sun, finally bought a Linksys 54 and everything works fine.Tech support was horrible - took two weeks for them to tell me I had to call in. Waited 30 minutes (twice, call was dropped first time), then they said the router was fine, I should pay for Permium service and if in the end it turned out to be hardware they'd refund the payment.So really, the warranty is only 90 days.I'd avoid this (and I guess all other Netgear products with this crazy 90-day-and-then-you-pay warranty scheme.)
I was surprised after buying this system.The sound distorts at about half volume.Not impressed at all.I would not recomend this product
I bought this printer for my daughter as a gift because I've owned the same one for about a year (buying the Canon to replace my old Epson which just stopped without reason one day). I have printed everything from draft documents to color photos with great results. As well, I've used the scanning and copying features quite often. I especially like this printer because the color ink cartridges are separate (so you only have to change the one color which has run out versus the entire ink cartridge). The only thing which took a couple times to get used to is all the noises it makes when you first send something to print, but other than that, I highly recommend the Canon Pixma MP530!
I got my Clix last week, and the novelty has yet to wear off. It does so many different things very well. I had read lots of reviews before I made the purchase, including complaints about the converter that you have to download to put videos onto your Clix. I downloaded the converter and its beyond easy to use, so no complaints about that. Right now I have about 420 songs on it, as well as 4 videos and 20 pictures. I only have a couple of minor complaints. The first being that the Clix comes with a Windows Media Player cd thats supposed to install wmp on your computer. Well, its wmp 11, which is in beta, and it kind of screwed with the rest of my computer. I just deleted it, and am using the standard wmp. The only other issue I have is that I have found the headphones to be almost unbearably uncomfortable. I have average ears, but one of the headphones is always falling out, I must say I had an ipod before, and I found their headphones to be alot better. Overall though, the Clix is an amazing little mp3 player that does it all! I highly recommend it!
I've had these speakers for FIVE years and have not had any problems whatsoever. They are small, but deliver incredibly clear sound. They can get surprisingly loud and the subwoofer is quite good. I would recommond these speakers to anyone.
i have read the reviews on this site, and i simply must conclude that these headphones work better for some (those with large ear canals) but are horrible for others. i have small ears and have trouble using the earphones that come without an over-the-ear piece as they constantly fall out of my ear. i purchased these earphones to compensate for this deficiency. since using them for a couple of hours while riding on my bike, it seems like the former earphones actually stay in longer. the over-the-ear piece that comes with these earphones are flimsy and do not stay securely around my ear (even when walking!)with that said, when i manage to keep the earphones in my ear for more than 5 minutes, the sound is much better than most of the cheaper earphones that i have used in the past. i give this product a rating of 2 because even though the sound is nice, it doesn't outweigh the fact that i can't enjoy this sound for more than 5 minutes before having to resecure the piece.when i was buying these earphones, i thought i was upgrading. but, i feel that the cheaper alternative that i used before (great fit, but okay sound) is a better deal for me. This is the Sony - Clip-On In-Ear Stereo Headphones and they are only $12 ($4 gently used) on amazon.
The Curse of Chalion is Bujold's fantasy book - a new side of her marvelous writing talent. Bujold builds a complex but believable character in Caz, a down-and-out lord, whose luck in life seems to have expired. He finds himself homeless, horseless and physically in a bad condition, having to beg his way into employment with a lady he knows from his former life. We learn that Caz was a slave, pulling oars on a ship for many years, but don't know the details of what happened.Caz is asked to become the personal secretary of Royesse Iselle, a 19-year old half-sister to the Roya (or king) of Chalion. She and her lady-in-waiting, Betriz are taken with Caz's teaching style, somewhat different to prior governesses that could not control the two wildcats. Iselle's younger brother is heir to the throne, but only 14 and sulky and impressionable.As the story proceeds, we learn tidbits of Caz, the central character, and begin to piece him together. He is content to be away from court, for example, having fallen out of favour with the two most influential brothers who act as advisers to the king. Unfortunately, Iselle and her brother are asked to join their half-sibling at court.It is then that the story starts to spin a bizarre tale. Caz meets a mysterious keeper of the menagerie of animals, tries to avoid confrontation with the two evil brothers, and generally gives good advice to Iselle, training her in court politics. Until, one day, Iselle is forced by the king to marry the evilist of the brothers.In an insane act of selfishless, Caz uses death magic to save the day for Iselle. He doesn't expect to survive it, but somehow he does ... and as a result, he has changed. He can never go back; and learns about the curse that oppresses Chalion. Caz eventually finds out how to destroy the curse without destroying Iselle who also suffers from it, but not before some surprising turns of events.A marvelous book, extremely well written and very entertaining. Bujold builds a world full of mystery and wonder. I could only have hoped for even more characters to fall in love with.
these clear screen savers are worth every penny, you may not think that your finger tips will scratch the screen, but when you have to replace the screen down the road because of the fine scratches you will wish you had taken my word for it.
Although I love it and found it to be more useful than I had expected when it would not turn on or activiate after two months of use I felt lost, ripped off and up a creek with out a paddle. Would 3com upgrade to the latest model - NO WAY ! Did it take 10 minutes to speak to someone in customer service - count on it. It may be too early for this technology to last and $300 plus for a 2 month day planner will hurt you just like it did me ! You have been warned !
I have always used protective filters on my lenses. I had been a loyal Tiffen user for a long time but for the past couple years I felt the quality of some of their filters had been bad.Recently I purchased a new lens and ordered the Tiffen UV Protector per usual. Unfortunately I immediately noticed that my images had really bad glare in low light situations. I knew Tiffen had better quality (or supposed)filters so I "upgraded to their Digital Ultra Clear protective filter but got the exact same issues...I had really bad glare in low light.After some research and recommendations from other people I found B+W MRC filters. I purchased this filter and immediately put it on my lens when it came in. After several test shots (I have a room in my house that could reliably generate the same glare with the Tiffen filters) I could not find any glare at all!!!Lesson learned...multi-coated is the way to go and even though they are higher priced...B+W MRC are very good quality that will not impact image quality.Do NOT put cheap filters on your lenses...I used to and will never again.
I had to buy two of these, since I couldn't imagine myself mediating between my 3 and 4 year old on a daily basis. It was a bit expensive. I noticed that my 4 year old is more interested in it and actually improved as she took more pictures. My 3 year old is not so much, but will probably become so as he grows older. Buying this on Christmas, having it compete with a bunch of other toys, made me realize that at this stage, they are happy with the simple, less expensive toys (Thomas stuff for my 3 year old boy, and Polly Pockets for my 4 year old girl). They were thrilled to get an Olivia book and getting that read to them. If you must get this for a budding photographer, put an SD card which in turn drains the battery even when it's off. So, buy rechargeable batteries (or it will get more expensive buying reg. batteries all the time), even if they don't recommend putting rechargeable batteries in. I haven't yet figured out why not--maybe it'll explode or corrode one of these days.).
I just got this TV a week ago and use it exclusively for gaming. NOTHING really matches this TV ON PAPER. AFAIK Sharp is the only company who makes 32" 1080p TVs.Before I got this TV, I looked at the competing Samsung and Sony products (720p). Looking at the B&M; stores, Samsung is not even close, and Sony Bravia is indeed better...but for a huge price difference!This TV supports XBox 360 1080p over component...but it's not really saying much since only TWO games support full 1080p: Virtua Tennis 3 (which i don't have) and NBA street Homecourt...NBA street homecourt in 1080p has inferior framerate and sound than in 720p. In 720p, though, It really rocks! I can't wait to see more games in 1080p.There is one other slightly cheaper Sharp 32" 1080p (LC-32D62U) but I'm it's not optimized for gaming. I'm not even sure if it can support 1080p over component.So what does it mean when a TV is "optimized for gaming?" it just means that the TV isn't doing post-processing of the signal to make it better...think of it as pass-through. therefore, no lag.Oh, and the built-in speakers? I'm not gonna lie: it's like listening on those tin-can toy phones. These TVs aren't built for mind-blowing sound anyway. Get one of those Klipsch 2.1 PC speakers and you're in business.With all that said, IF you are going to use this TV mostly for watching DVDs/SDTV and not for gaming, save your money and get the non-gaming edition or even the 720p models. Otherwise, for the hardcore gaming freaks sitting about 3 feet from the TV, it can't get better than this at a reasonable pricepoint!
Software worked only one time. Unit will not load. Complete junk - don't waste your money.
The original antenna for my MyFi failed due to ???? (it lasted about 8 months). I ordered this as a replacement due to its lower price.Although it looks the same, for some reason it works better. I have less signal loss in certain areas than with the original OEM antenna.I have had it for over a year now and it is still going strong.
I was a also a bit dubious about the usability of this product. And living in the UK it meant I had to post it to my mate Rick in Philly, and he posted it on to me! Anyway, when it arrived I was pleased in all respects. The size is good, the built quality seems fine, the keys response was good (not too spongy - if that's a word), and the main thing the response time is immediate. I was worried that you would need to s-l-o-w down the typing speed in order to allow the software to keep up, but last night I was merrily typing in telephone numbers and never found I was going to fast. While its a bit of a clunky unit to use ALL the time, its fine to keep in your bag, and when the thought of typing a long e-mail using Graphiti (how DO you spell it?) seems a bit daunting, just plug this in, and away you go. The keys are a BIT small, but then we'd all moan it was too big if they made them bigger! Highly recommended.
I ordered this product to eliminate the tangled web of cords connecting our router with other technology. Stores don't seem to stock Cat5 cable shorter than 7 feet, so I was delighted to find the one-footer on Amazon.com. It fits perfectly and my office space is visually improved.
I would give this case 5 stars if it wouldn't have taken me an hour to get my ipod out. Too tight for my tastes. If you need to use any sort of docking station, forget it. You can't just snap this on and off very easy. Other than that, it's great. I was using it on a 6gm mini.
Well, plug-in #1, plug-in # 2, plug-in #3, etc. and it WORKS. That's all there is to it. All my computers are now connected to my DSL router. The unit performs transparently, that is - no loss of performance [internet speed] when using ONE computer. When more than one computer is "on," the internet access speed seems to slowdown, since my connection is being "shared." That's expected!I highly recommend a SWITCH such as this unit over a HUB, because a hub ALWAYS shares [splits] the connection, whereas a switch only shares when multiple computers are actively communicating to the internet. Ya get what I mean, right? I'm semi-computer-illiterate.
I wanted a cheaper radar that still gets the job done. While it does get a lot of the false positives you expect from cheaper models, you learn to understand which are real signals, and which are not.For example, every time I see a Ka or Laser (different types of &#34;bands&#34;), I know it is a policeman without a doubt. If I see a K or an X, 9 times out of 10, it is a store.I definitely recommend trying it out and getting used to it before taking it on a road trip.Also, do not get this if you are planning on using it in cities. It is useless anywhere except the highway and will not give you the time you need and will give you tons of false readings.Bottom line, this is worth your money. I am not exaggerating when I say it has saved me from ten speeding tickets. This pays for itself instantly.
I am pretty sure I ordered the Manfrotto BOGEN TPR0017B The Pod - Bean Bag Portable Support for Your Camera, which is described as being 10" in diameter. I received the Pod which is 3" in diameter. I have a Canon 20D with the Tamron 70-300 lens that I was wanting to use the bean bag with and this one is totally insufficient. I'm not sure the 3" one would even work too well with a compact digital camera. I decided to keep the 3" one and try it with my small compact digital camera. I think it would be better without the screw too, where you can just place the camera on the bean bad so it can steady the camera.
This is supposed to hold a camera and five lenses. Your camera should be one used by dwarves because a normal sized SLR won't fit (CANON 30D) nor will it hold five lenses. You might get two in the case but then you can't zipper it closed. Save your money, and buy something else
I just wish they made one that was illuminated, then this would be perfect. Works perfectly.
... still going strong. I got this as part of the first HP Media Center PC I purchased in 2003. I have had them ever since as my computer speakers even though the PC has been replaced many times since. The only issue was a blown fuse that I had to replace from Radioshack. As a positive the fuse is easily accessible from the outside. The only feature you may find lacking is the absence of a USB input / iPod dock, for folks who think these are important. Unless you land up with a broken pair, there will be no reason for you to feel dissatisfied. I keep searching for something better to replace these speakers with - and have not found one yet. And yes .. please be careful with the volume, the system is capable of relatively high output with little distortion.
The Microtek Scanmaker 5950 is a dual purpose scanner. It can serve as a document feeder, where you can simply feed it sheets of paper to convert a scanned page of text into text you can bring into a word processor. This is done using the OCR software ABBYY Finereader which is provided by Microtek with the purchase and is very good. The nice thing about this scanner if you are using it for this function is that it also is capable of feeding in large paper such as legal sized 8.5 x 14 paper that we use here around the office. Microtek claims that the scanner does 50 pages through the document feeder but if you have more than that you can simply feed in more pages once it feeds through a few pages.It also serves as a flatbed scanner for photos, as you can simply lift up the lid on the 5950 and place photos or anything that will fit on the letter sized bed to scan. This dual purpose function enables you to save space by not having to have two separate devices. I think of it like my multi-function fax/printer/phone combo that I have on the other side of the office.The scanner itself uses the new USB 2.0 connection. This allows a hypothetical 480 MB/sec transfer rate, which is substantially faster than the USB 1.1 rate of 11 MB/sec. If your computer was built within the past 2 years or so it should have this USB 2.0, otherwise the scanner will default to USB 1.1 speed. That means it's fully compatible with computers that do not have USB 2.0 and operates just the same, just slightly slower on large scale scans. If you do have USB 2.0 then I would recommend plugging it directly in there as it is only beneficial to you to take advantage of this. If you do not have USB 2.0 and would like to use this feature than you can purchase a USB 2.0 card for around $20. You simply slide it into the side of your laptop via the PCMCIA slot or install it in an open PCI slot if you have a desktop computer.All of these features provide everything you would need in order to create PDF's or scan into your favorite OCR program. You can also use it for scanning photos or text as a flatbed scanner, making it dual purpose. The USB 2.0 is just icing on the cake as it provides lightening fast scans. Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase and look forward to investing in future Microtek products.
I have owned this system for over a year and have never had a problem with the system nor the speakers. Remote is ok since I already own a RCA TV this remote can turn on or off my TV and do other functions for my TV, can operate a RCA VCR, DVD player.At 650 watts there is enough power to rock the house.So go out and enjoy a movie or some music you can't go wrong with this system.
Pro:-It's brightCons:-The light doesn't "flood" my keyboard. It's closer to being a spotlight. It lights maybe half my keyboard with the nice bright light. The rest of the keyboard is in 1/2 light.-In a darkened room, there is an almost painful glare on my eyes that comes off of the light itself. I painted the clear lens with frost paint, and it helped, but not enough.-The flexible part isn't long enough. It gets in the way of seeing the keyboard and/or the monitor.I tried to use it. I had been wanting one of these for a while before I bought it. I researched as well as I could and thought this one was the best in the price range. I finally quit using it after a week or two.
I like this antana because it is 8 feet tall when we are in the ocean in deep swells we can still get out very well, where with a shorter one we somtimes had a problem getting out.
Received the unit yesterday, went to CompUSA to purchase an el cheapo wireless PC Card, had everything set up in 25 minutes. Using laptop + wireless card &lt;----&gt; SpeedStream 2524 now to write this review, I'm downstairs and down the hall from the SpeedStream and have excellent conection. Haven't tried the PowerLine connection yet but plan to in the next month... (NOTE: for all HomePlug/PowerLine devices -- do not plug them into fancy power-strips/surge protectors/UPS!!).
I just returned from a 4000 mile trip using this device on my Truck/Camper RV combo. This devise is magnetic so I was able to put it out on the hood beyond the camper cabover and got strong satellite signals wherever I went. I paired the devise with Mapopolis mapping software for my PDA and was able to see our progress on the map where ever we went. This is highly recommended if you want to make your PDA work as an inexpensive, based GPS unit in the car or RV.
...matched by not very good sound. I wish I liked this better, but the sound is bad enough that I'm shopping as we speak for a replacement.Just to say something nice, it uses batteries sparingly.
This camera was an upgrade for me at the time from a Fujifilm FinePix A345 and took waaaay better photos than that ever did, in much higher resolution and just better all-around sharpness and quality. I liked the adjustments for cloudy days, sunny days, fluorescent lighting, etc. and it turned on quickly so I could get a shot of something in a jiffy if need be.I wished it had more manual settings - most notably an adjustable focus and a better way to set the light meter (often I'm aiming it at something dark to get the image to be brighter, then shooting my actual image and sometimes that means my shot is out of focus). High ISO photos are grainy, but at least you can still shoot in darker settings. Otherwise, you do get a lot of blur in lower light. I wished it had a better zoom, but it was okay. If you've got it on a lower megapixel setting, it will zoom in even more than it does on a higher setting. This was one I carried in my purse everywhere with me for two or three years. I used it quite frequently, sometimes every day, and it was good to me.Lately, and I'm guessing it's at the end of its life, it's been displaying the menu screen even when I haven't pushed the menu button, and it's turning on about 1/3 of the time I push the power button. R.I.P., little camera.For my next one, I definitely want more zoom and more ability to manually tweak my settings - but still have a point-and-shoot quality for Quick!-Get the camera! moments.
This box looks cool and has a neat finish, but I took mine back where I bought it after the buttons stopped working. Stop worked once in a while, fast forward worked sometimes: Memorex needs to stick to blank media. Cool looking isn't good working.
sound great with the amps I got with this. very good speaker. it hits great. I should of got the 12&#34; instead
Every household who has computers, TVs, game consoles, and othe electronic equipment should have this item. I'm a bit of an electronic geek and this is a must-have if you use power of any kind - especially the ones with big and bulky transformers as power supplies.
This further proves what I have read a lot lately, and that is you don't need to buy "premium", high priced HDMI cables to get great HD signals. This cable was bargain priced and it works great! This is a can't-miss product...
These headphones have decent sound quality, but far from the best. My friend recently ordered the Sony MDR-ZX600/BLK headphones for $60. We compared headphones, making me realize how disappointing these ATHM40FS are. They are heavy and bulky, making it rather uncomfortable and unstylish. The cord is incredibly inconvenient, being over 15 ft long. My friend's Sony headphones have a far better sound quality. The Sony's bass performance is especially better. The Sony headphones are also sleeker and lighter.I would not recommend these Audio-Technica headphones at all.
I am using this card with a Windows XP 32 Bit operating system, the card installed without a hitch and is faster than I expected. With the computer in the same room as my wireless card I don't even need to use the antenna. I am very impressed and it has worked flawlessly for me.
i'm using the intelliflash for my olympus d460zoom which does not have a usb interface. but nothing could be easier or faster than removing the smart media card from the camera, slapping it into the intelliflash and copying the pics onto my hard drive.experientially the same as using any other ide drive on your computer... fast fast fast.fast and easy setup too. load software first. reboot. connect. viola. great.did i mention it was fast?
The picture of the item "Cables To Go - 03182 - 3.5mm Stereo Female to RCA Male Y-Cable" show that the item has a gold plate connector, but item that i receive is a silver plate connector, so the sound has no fullness as my headphone does. disappoint for pay more and got less.
This case is too bulky for 2.5" HDD's like WD Passport. so, there should be a better fitting case available in Amazon.
What a handy little player :). It's a great size for working out and can be tucked into your pocket. It fits a fair amount of songs onto it and can also get FM stations. The changing of colors on the screen also are an attractive feature. Great buy!
I upgraded to the flat screen, went full HD 1080p, sized up from 32" regular TV to this Toshiba 42" but have not really noticed a remarkable difference in actual picture quality even having had Time Warner switch the old boxes with HDTV boxes and entirely rewiring the house. Maybe the difference is too subtle for me to notice? That being said the TV itself would get 4 1/2 stars - it is beautiful, designed well, flat screen, even though the sound seems to fluctuate from channel to channel. I love it, but wish I would notice the remarkable difference I hear everyone talking about.
I have owned a few radar detecors, two much more expensive, and they were stolen. I read some good reviews on this model and liked the six band coverage, most other brands detect only four and Cobra safety radar system, the Safety Alert transmitter, is the only one that is being marketed to the police, fire, ambulance and construction vehicles and I read it is in use in all fifty states. Not that they are on most of these vehicles but it is growing and is real. The price was right and I trust the brand because I have owned two other Cobra detectors in the past and have a great results with their products. The Cobra 6000 has saved me four times in the the first six weeks I have owned it and have no tickets. It has great sensitivity which I appreciate because I have owned another detector that hardly ever went off and I was caught speeding. I like the city / highway filter selection to reduce false alerts in more populated areas where the speed limits are lower and the sensitivity does not need to be a great as it does for highway driving. If you forget to use this feature in populated areas like the city the detector will go off much more often because of the interference of automatic door openers and security systems at stores, banks, ect... A tip for those who think that owning a detector will eliminate getting tickets, IT'S NOT TRUE. It will greatly reduce the chance but you have to be smart and try not to lead the pack or drive recklessly over the limit that will not allow you to slow down in time when you are alerted. I know all of this from experience and while this does not have the bells and whistle cosmetic features that cost more money like voice or text display it does preform great and the price is right. Oh and don't leave your detector in plain view when the car is parked, I learned this the hard way.
I have one , however i am missing a bass speaker ...I would love to know where could i possibly get one.
if you need an occasional ability to do bounce flash and/or are not doing a lot of portrait style work, please buy this flash. it is small, uses AA batteries, and lasts a long time with good NiMH cells. I should also mention that you'll see a huge difference in picture quality. Spend your 100 bucks here and it'll be like a new camera. great product.
This is THEE' Travel charger for your Ipod. Wall or car power!This is a great charger that can plug into car and wall, it is the ultimate travel charger! I love it!
I am happy with the camera. I have yet to use all of it's features, but have extensively used it for photo shots and videos. The lighting has to be just right to take good photo shots and the videos can only be taken at a certain time of the day..preferably at dusk. All in all I am happy with it. Being a full time student, I spend my bucks on books, not overpriced cameras, and for the price of this one, it is a great deal.
The Canon EW83II Lens Hood for Canon EF 20-35 mm f/3.5 - 4.5 SLR Lens has the excellent quality that I expected, before I purchased it.Very good construction and very easy to handle it.
I did some reasearch and finally selected this item for my new mp3 player. I didn't need anything too fancy and I wanted something that had drag-and-drop options (I didn't want to load or use new music software). I also wanted something with an FM player. I've had no problems with the player - it's very easy to use. The touch buttons can be a little 'touchy' and I would recommend a case. But so far I've had absolutely no problems and am really enjoying it. The battery lasts a long time!
The Apple 30 GB iPod is awesome. It has great sound, ample amount of space to import and download almost endless music. The best part about the iPod is that it can be ordered through Amazon, which provides a discount, along with no tax, and free shipping. There is no benefit to purchasing the iPod at the Apple store. I placed the order through Amazon, and I received it within 8-10 days. I also know that Amazon has a great return policy, in the event that there is anything wrong with the product. It is a win-win situation. Happy listening!!
I bought these for my husband to replace another pair of Koss. He really likes these and they collapse for easy transportation. He does alot with his station at home but likes to have them with him in the car as well. He is an amatuer radio guy!
I purchased this thing about 6 or so months ago and love it. It looks very professional and fits nicely into my office. If there is any downside, it does not get very loud when you are working after hours and the remote is somewhat limited in its reach. If you are looking for something that sounds good but do not have incredibly high end expectations, buy this unit. If mine went out, I would purchase another one immediately.
For people who need to use a headset in a small noisey office atmosphere this an excellent headphone set. Good clear, crisp hearing and we're no longer having to nearly hollar to be heard when speaking. We spend 10 to 14 hours a day on the phone - what a great piece of equipment to add to our office. I would rate this 5 star plus!
This unit looked great on paper and I was excited at the prospect of scanning my old slides and negatives but the soft ware provided with this unit has serious flaws and tech support is less than helpful (the understatement of the year). I have other scanners and a state of the art PC, but in spite of waiting on hold forever (TOLL CALL) nothing works. The e-mail support is worthless.
This filter fit perfectly on Canon L 70-200 77 MM lens. There was no decrease in photo quality and the already superb photos stayed that way. The shipping was timely and the product arrived well packaged.
I agree with all the comments at this site. I was actually visiting this site looking for a battery for my phone, and saw all these reviews. I purchased this phone about a year ago, and now, I have to make sure that the cordless is on the charger all the time. Even that's not sufficient if my call lasts more than 30 minutes. And as another reviewer said, it would even discharge by morning if I forget to place it on the charger the night before...I am gonna give it one more try with some other company's battery compatible with this phone. Hopefully it will work if the problem is with the battery and not with the phone.
it's very easy to shred the vegetables with this item. Now it takes only a minute to make a delicious celery and carrot salad :)
Bought for an AMD A8-5600K to act as the paste and has yet to fail or provide any problems. Have used Arctic Silver since building pcs and would recommend this to anyone who needs cost effective thermal compound.
These are exactly what I expected with a nice twist. The adhesive backing is extremely durable and sticky. I am using these in a CNC Machine shop to keep wires under control inside the machine controllers. They STICK! Every surface was properly prepped and cleaned before application. For the first 24-48 hours they do not hold as well as one would like, but as the adhesive cures, they become almost IMPOSSIBLE to remove. You will not pull them off cleanly, that is for certain. Exactly what one wants in this environment, a good solid hold.
Not very durable. It died with the power outage & the only item to die.
Excellent results. Easy install, good performance, massive capacity. I suggest you put a cloth under it if you have it on a wood table -- the table amplifies the sound of the drive motor. With a cloth under it, the drive is very quiet.
Like other reviewers have noted, the brand varies (can't remember what I received) I was concerned about the quality considering the price, but it is on par with the sets I have spend considerably more money for.In my experience these things wear out in about 6 months to a year, so I'll be back in that time for another one.
I was afraid it would be tight as some reviewers have pointed out, but it fits just fine. It also provides great quality and appears sturdy.
Well the ink lasts long in the cartridge but at the botom of it is the problem. Once the the cartridge prints on a hard surface instead of the paper for example when there is a printer jam or no more paper, that is the end of the cartridge. It is no good anymore. It would not print good.
I have been using this since 2009 to extend my network at home. The setup was not too bad. It works okay, but I notice that it seems to get confused when multiple devices are within range. This extender will just crap out when it sees contention from multiple devices. It usually happens when I boot up a new device or shut down a device within range. Once this happens then any device which was using the extender without an issue and still running will become disconnected from the network. I get the limited or no network access message. So then I have to go over to the extender and unplug it then plug it immediately back in and then my device will work again. I unplug and plug this extender anywhere between 2 - 8 times a day due to other devices coming into range and booting up or shutting down. For some reason the insides of this thing just get all messed up when this happens.Here is an example. My home computer is using this extender in the far bedroom of my house. I am using the home computer fine. I decide to turn on the wifi on my smart phone.... Boom! My home computer now has limited or no internet connectivity. Unplug, plug, network extender and .... home PC reconnected... now I have network connectivity again. Oh, I decide now to turn off the wifi on my smartphone... Boom! My home computer now again has limited or no internet connectivity. Repeat as needed.I don't recommend this device.
Just what I wanted to display my 4" x 6" pictures in! From the information given, these photo pages are acid free and the thing I was looking for to put our many years' worth of pictures in. I would certainly like more. The seller delivered them within a week's time. They arrived in good condition.
I have really enjoyed this camcorder. The sound quality is much better than any camcorder I have used before. It is very easy to use; every member of my family can operate it. I am also pleased with the still shots even at 3MP. There are no tapes to buy or keep track of and downloading the images is a snap. The camcorder is relatively expensive (it's a Sony) but it has been well worth the money. I was suprised at how small and lightweight the camcorder is. This camcorder is fantastic.
Well, after owning these headsets for about 3 months, I can honestly say they sound great. They are comfortable and fit my head well, plus the active noise cancellation is somewhat effective. Ok, now the bad news. After carrying them around in my backpack, I noticed the earpads come loose very easily. A simple reattachment procedure solves this annoyance. In addition, the headset is not very durable. The twisting-folding mechanism works, but the headband breaks easily if you use it a lot. I would suggest a non-folding type, they are more durable. I filed these under a lesson learned and suggest that you treat this headset with "kid gloves" or you will end up with a broken headset. I am going to try in-warranty repair, but I am dubious of the outcome. Good luck.
Ok I will say that I haven't ordered the 50 pk spindle yet, but I HAVE burned with 10 packs and 20 packs...I suppose they are the exact same, but anyways...I have had no problems yet. These have VERY good sound quality (that is, if you are burning music), and they sound EXACTLY like the quality of a regular CD. I even did a test of burning a CD for somebody, and comparing the results to the regular cd. Couldn't see a difference. These are GREAT CD-Rs to burn with, and I would reccomend them to anybody. The only flaw of this is that the bottoms seem weak, and they get scratched quite easily if listened to and handled with the unproper care. I guess the darker the dye, the better the protection (in CD-Rs, anyways). And since this has a silverish-greenish bottom to it, it wouldnt classify as a dark dye. I actually was surprised because I hadnt seen a CD-R of that light dye before. It almost looks like a darker silver. Anyways...it is a great item, ....
My only issue with this product is the lack of space between outlets. If you do not have any oversized plugs it isn't a problem, but we have some older home theater equipment that does.
Lens hoods should just come with all lenses as you really shouldn't use them without. Outside I was getting a lot of "haze" in my pictures and this has made them so much better. It is expensive for being a little piece of plastic but worth it!
If you're looking for a crystal clear image and high magnification without spending a fortune this is your scope. It's very easy to focus and the zoom is great. If you'll be doing much of your viewing from one location and want the most stable view use a tri-pod or even a window mount. It's not too big and has a rubberized coating to protect it. It's a bit difficult to use with out a tri-pod unless you have an ultra-steady hand or can rest it on a stable surface. This IS the lowest price you'll find anywhere on a new one!
I was a little skeptical at first of the arm band was going to be too bright than seems to be in the picture, and it is, however it is more comfortable and easier to wear than the others I have purchased in the past. also the armband is more likely to stay on during my more physical workouts,
This product is great. I received it from 47th Street photo in a few days. I have a dedicated slide scanner(Minolta DiMage Scan Dual 4). The Minolta works great but would have taken ages since I have a few thousand images to scan. I used the Opteka with a Nikon D70 (I didn't want to wear down the shutter on my D300) and a 50mm 1.8 prime lens. The filter thread size on this lens is 52mm like the Opteka. At f9 it works great. It works best with daylight, but do not point it directly towards a bright sun because the image will look very grainy. Possibly due to the matte translucent backing on the unit. The image fills about 70% of the screen. I ordered a 62-52mm stepdown ring to use it with my 60mm 2.8 Nikor Macro, it did a better job of filling the screen and picture quality was a little sharper. I'm pretty happy with the speed that I'm able to do this and the color is great. NEF should give you even more control of the results.
Purchased these DVD disk from Amazon because of the price, not knowing the quality. These actually Ritek disk and are quite good for the price.rlw
I got the USB ImageMate and I am impressed. Installation was easy - I was downloading pictures within five minutes. I had used the serial connection to download from the camera and was dismayed by the slowness. I just downloaded about three megabytes of pix in 15 seconds. Drag and drop - poof! Done.
This cable is not shielded in any way. The package clearly says on the front "Shielded for less interference", but this is a complete lie. You can't tell that unless you cut the cable (as I did to shorten it to 90'), and by then it's too late to return it. All it has is 4 individual wires wrapped in one sleeve, no shielding layer at all. Even the grounds for the audio, video, and power are all combined on one wire. The picture from my camera is washed out and getting interference from everything using this cable.
excellent silicon case.adds protection.good buy.
After only a day with my C I couldn't be happier. I'm retiring a Sony NR70V that I've had for a little over a year. I've loaded tons of software on it and barely made a dent into the available memory. The screen is beautiful; I don't miss the hires 320x480 on my Sony like I thought I would. The wireless is great, you don't know what you were missing until you've browsed the web or checked your email from you PDA. Wireless setup was a breeze. I wish there were more sites that were PDA friendly or had PDA friendly versions but on the whole the built in browser works well. Well worth the price if you need the power!
Excellent robust design. If going to a no-electricity place, this is an ideal way to charge your electrical device (provided there is access to sunlight). It's a bit expensive but the quality is obvious. My unit did not have the tip for my cell phone so it had to be ordered (more expense). Folds up and easy to carry. If going on an extended trip to the woods and you need your radio, phone, or gps, this is the ticket.
MIO P550 has a solid construction feel and MIO Map is EXCEPTIONAL. The smart zoom feature truely showcase user interface excellence. My 06 Jeep's factory navigation (which is made by Alpine with Navtech) does not even come close with the amount of features.Useful features include graphical display that informs you Satelite signal, user selectable display on car speed, time, and destination distance etc. Real time one touch to change map view to birdeye view, true North or direction. You can view the entire route before doing any edit on the routing. User selectable routing methods include shortest, fastest, by car or walking. The map is so detailed, it even shows incoming lane and center island."My POI" feature allows user to set a large # of addresses limited only by the size of "disk" space. One can also create groups for addresses by state, city or anything one wishes. I would say give yourself 15 minutes to play thru the basic features.Because the operation system is Microsoft. So one would expect to know the importance of performing "CTRL_ALT_DELETE" which is simplified by a reset button. The Microsoft media player, as many Microsoft products, is not exactly stable and can take up a lot of memory. When one closes a program, Windows DOES NOT close it; you have to go to system setting in order to terminate any Microsoft applications. MIO map needs 6 MB to run; so one needs to know "how to operate" the OS a little.Mobile PowerPoint, Excel & Word are actually useless. If you need to use any of these software, Take your laptop with you. IE works fine but finding a free hotspot is getting harder. I have not tested SkyPE, so really can not say anything on phone call performance under 802.11G or B.
Thirty foot HDMI cable leaves my computer where I wanted it but provides computer (i.e. Netflix, Hulu, etc.) streaming to my TV. Works especially well with kids shows that are not easy to find on TV on demand.Cable is great... hassle is sound card integrated with motherboard versus sound with HDMI video card. Requires selection for TV or computer, but not both simultaneously. Workable though... if you care.
It doesn't make much sense to me that the in the guy's review above me, he gives this RAM a *bad* review because of *his* mistake. That's not what reviews are all about. This RAM works fine.
I got this as a gift for Christmas after the battery on my iPod stopped recharging. I hadn't picked this one out, just said I wanted an mp3 player, but I was quite happy with the choice because it had an FM radio, the voice recording thing seemed really cool, and if I had battery issues I would be able to replace it. I've been using it for about a month now. Overall, it works okay, but there are a couple issues that are just annoying enough to piss me off without making me return it.The first trouble I ran into is the power button. When you're turning it on, you have to hold the button for something ridiculously exact like 1.7 seconds, otherwise the volume adjustor will light up and nothing else will. If that happens you have to hold it for 15 seconds to get it to turn off all the way and try again, and you might get the same result. I can't tell you how frustrating this is. The power button is also the button to get to the main menu, so if you're trying to get there and you hold it too long it'll turn off.The second, even more troublesome issue is updating it. I wish it came with its own update software or something. It works well with Windows Media Player, which I HATE - I use WinAmp instead, and it refuses to update correctly with that. You plug it in and hit 'synch', and it's all downhill from there. It takes hours and hours to put on a couple hundred songs, IF it doesn't freeze up your program. There have been a couple of times when I've gotten it working right, left it on all night so it would have time, then gotten up in the morning to see that it stopped about fifteen minutes after I went to bed. I swear it does this stuff just to spite me.A couple of more minor problems:-You can't charge it on an electrical outlet, only the computer-There's no place to go for 'now playing': if you navigate away from it while the song is playing you just have to wait for it to go back on its own-Foam parts refuse to stay on included headphones (admittedly, even without the foam they're more comfortable than iPod headphones)Overall...this is the most maddening object I own. I would definitely prefer to have an iPod, just for ease of use, even though I know it wouldn't last as long. And yet, it's not so bad that I would throw it out and get a different mp3 player - it does fine once you actually get it playing music, and it has decent battery life. However, the fact that it's good enough to keep just makes it worse. I can tell I'm going to be in for a couple years of yelling at it.
the unit is perfect for its primary purpose of finding almost everything plus its nice screen is a bonus. of course the unit is at the lower end of excess features per its price. if you do not need all the bells and whistles of the more expensive models - this should suit you fine.
For the price it is an easy choice. These work just fine :)I purchased two of these and a female/female adapter to create an AV cable for my dual screen DVD player in our minivan. worked like a charm!-Shay
I bought one of these at Circuit City. The video quality was mediocre. However, I had to return it because the disc tray was defective. When I put in a DVD it would either NOT close properly or would get stuck when I hit the open tray. Although the price and supposed hackability of this player can't be beat, I would NOT buy this player as your everyday DVD player.
These seem to be good quality cables. I have used them to run sound from RCA outputs into my laptop so that I can record and, so far, they seem to work great and the sound comes through clearly.
Okay people you know this camera is good. You have read all of previous reviews and they are true. But here is two major issues which won't bother people making 4 by 6 pictures from this camera. sharpness-not good, but you can tweak it in photoshop. Noise-common Canon noise is the same as it was in two year old camera. It seems that Canon promo department understood that general public don't care about sharpness or noise. People apparently likes their picture saturated and alive with color-which this camera deliver. However despite all of mentioned shortcomings I like this little camera because it has "face recognition" and it is so small. I litteraly have it on me all the time.
Once I got past the fact that the Sleek Photo (SP) does not arrange music by filename (which is how I arrange it on the PC) I was pretty happy with it. The SP arranges by tag info so I was forced to clean up the tags on a lot of my files. Very time consuming, but it probably needed to be done anyway.Still getting used to the touch pad, but being able to arrange the menu the way you want it helps a lot.I use it mostly for music as opposed to photos and use it connected to my car stereo more than with earbuds. It handles the chore quite well and the battery life is great (at least 10 hours at full volume).Downside? Either long recharge time (by USB connection) or you have to have the sync cable attached and use the AC charger (takes less than 2 hours on AC if the battery is empty). I would have preferred to be able to use the AC charger without the sync cable. Would also have liked some sort of padded case for it to carry it/protect it in the car.The software is very useful, particularly to rip CDs to the SP, the hard drive or both. However, the SP must be connected to be able to use any of the accompanying software.Overall, it fits my needs very well and is a tremendous amount of space for the money
Some nice touches feature-wise including dual headband, which seems comfortable, and auto retractable cord.Now for the negatives:* Cord is very short, as long as is typical for on-the-go portables, not suitable for a full-sized set.* Sound quality sucks! Sounds muddled, no mids, no highs, just mush. And heavy distortion from one of the drivers.Pass this one by.
My review will be short. I don't know what Kodak is pulling over on us but this cable definitely does NOT work with the DC3400 camera. I know because I bought it and was on the telephone with chat support for a whole afternoon trying to get it to work. It is either designed wrong or cannot mate with the com ports on either side or is wired incorrectly. At any rate the camera when connected via the cable does not show up on the device manager nor is it detected by EasyShare. Someone should point out the scam that Kodak is perpetrating here. I don't like it because I have to buy another camera that does mate with my computer. Thanks Kodak.
What a piece of junk! Purchased last year - never worked right. Stopped working all together right before warranty ran out; emailed Philips and they never responded back. When we finally spoke with a representative they said the hard drive was shot. Needless to say I was furious with Philips until I read the other reviews - now I've seen the light! I paid well over $100 for this last year - it's much cheaper now - but don't be fooled! JUNK, JUNK, JUNK!!! It doesn't even rate 1 star...
The photosnever got colorfull it all looked completely sepia. And the camera has the same size it always had, it is huge!
This is a great configurable remote if you have a number of components and a number of different configurations. I have a Sony LCD HDTV, TiVo Series 2, Pioneer receiver, Pioneer DVD player, Technics turntable, Intel Mac Mini, and Nintendo Wii; This remote was able to handle everything except the turntable (no remote) and the Wii (uses Bluetooth, not IR), but it sets the Receiver and TV to the correct inputs when using these two components. I used the software on a Mac for configuring the remote, which has its own "quirks", but works well overall. You can also tweak everything by assigning individual buttons to your own taste after the wizard sets everything up initially.Definitely the remote to get if you need one that can handle more than just the basics.
Fiber Glossy from Ilford...to me still the best. I love the look especially after toning in Ilford Selenium. I have tried other papers and many are beautiful but I always return to Ilford
It worked out great because I lost the one that came with the nuvi 350so I was charging it with the one you plug in the wall only. But I am happy because I feel that I got a real good deal on it.Thank You,
The backpack wheels are sturdy and roll easily. The shoulder straps can be used to comfortably wear this backpack if necessary. Lots of sections to keep things organized, but the large section is great for larger items such as purse or shoes.
i luvvv this camera (i just got it today and its allllll that iv been doing!)its great the only things i dont like is how long it takes after u press the button till the time the picture actually takes!!, theres no sports mode on it (for xample at basketball today my dad couldnt take pictures because they all turned out blurry, and last is the movie feature doesnt hav sound sooo tecnically its not a movie!!! but overall i luv the camera!!!!!!!
Very solid feel to this keyboard. It is wonderfully simple. Love it and it works with my Intel dual core mac.
Bought this (the red one as it was cheaper) for my son in college - worked smoothly with a macbook (mac book ?) pro 13.3" the dull silver body laptop - did not install any software (so cannot comment on that) but it was compatible and up and running in under 2 minutes. Using it on google video chat. Seems to work with his other macbook apple mac software too.
Totally disappointed! This brand is no different from HP/Sony/Maxell, etc.I compared burned data on Verbatim and the others and believe it or notthe less named brands did better. I was looking for clear and crisp photosit failed. Sorry!
I am trying to determine placement of my speakers in a new home theater room that is currently being framed and was wondering whether anyone could help in determining whether these brackets needed to be mounted on the studs or whether mounting them on drywall (with the apropriate hardware of course) were sufficient?Thanks
Great bag, it has everything and more than I expected.Very comfortable and fits perfect my Sony Vaio.I recommend it!!
The Iomega CD-RW USB 2.0 External Drive is excellent. The installation instructions are exceptional and the drive is easy to install. Most importantly, the copies produced are excellent. It is an outstanding product to be added to a personal computer.
Initially a great gadget for the transfer of you digital photos. However, I recently upgraded my operating system; going from WIN2000 to the ultimate in Multi-media XP! I really expected that the ZIO was compatable with XP, as the drivers for XP are loaded onto the installation CD. However, the installation driver on the CD are not compatible with XP???
This item is perfect. Does exactly what one wants it to do, and very well.I use it with my Seagate FreeAgent Go 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST910004FAA2E1-RK (Tuxedo Black) and feel secure in its safe portability.
This switch worked very well for me. I did not have enough inputs on my receiver to connect my new blu-ray player, so I found this on Amazon and installed it, and it worked as described with no issues.
Excellent unit which is very intuitive to operate. My only suggestion would be a modification of power cord (place the fuse near unit) which would facilitate cutting to exact length needed.
Bueno, pues el servicio de estos amigos, me parece muy bueno, espero que sigan asi!!Felicictaciones!!
I haven't even used all the bells and whistles with this unit...it works great so far. Just put the antenna in a window, find an empty XM slot and broadcast through your radio. I must warn, however, that finding an empty FM frequency in a major metropolitan area is challenging. The music programming on XM is GREAT. The other night I was lying in bed listening to Graham Nash interview David Crosby...David was relating the story of how he wrote "Wooden Ships" on a sailboat in Florida. Being a Coast to Coast radio show fan and hating AM is one of the reasons I subscribed to XM. Well, Coast to Coast comes in great with no vitamin shows pre-empting them...but..and this is a big but...Talk Radio on XM still has commercials...tons of them...including the very obnoxious Fox Sports Report every hour. All in all, I'm glad I got it. Just don't think because you have XM you won't have to listen to commercials...you will.
works as described a+. this thing works awesome. i use it in a harmony 550 remote. all my components are in a wood Armour.
No problems, easy install, perfect in case I want to remove my speakers in the future. Just a heads up, you will need shallow speakers if you are mounting them in the doors. Not all speakers will fit without modification.
I love this tape! what is is a very bright cloth like tape. This tape is very multi purposed and I use it in leu of duct tape every time aside from water related issues. The color of this tape is BRIGHT! it is definitely highly visible. Its a very high quality cloth tape that adheres strongly to virtually any surface yet when removed leaves absolutely no adhesive behind. I liked this tape so much, I bought all 4 colors!
I recently replaced a PC with a Mac laptop. The only video output on a Mac is a DVI-D port; I had been using the DVI-to-analog converter that Apple shipped with my laptop. I notice a pretty good improvement of the picture quality, probably due to the replacing the DVI-to-analog converter and another analog cable with a single cable. If you're considering replacing a DVI-to-analog setup, this cable is well worth the $14.
On telescopejunkies.com, I asked around what accessories I absolutely needed with my SCT. First, a dewshield (bought the Celestron one, works and looks great); second, these pads. They absolutely work; their effectiveness is amplified if you have the tripod on anything hard (cement, wood, etc.). Well worth the price.
This item is one of the worse I have seen in the Sansa family. I have had all the Sansa E200 series mp3 players and those froze at times when viewing video. Good sound when you use better headphones. The only thing that is good about this mp3 player is the large view screen. The conversion software always freezes after the video file has been converted meaning that you have to Ctrl&lt;Alt&lt;Delete to shut down the program. As a 'techie', I recommend that you don't buy this item. Oh! one more thing! Do not order via the free shipping that Amazon offers. It's just 'standard' meaning you could have you item delivered to you way past the scheduled mailing time or not at all. It's been a month now and I still haven't recieved my original order alhough Amazon was gracious to resend the item, but I had to get it sent to my job which amazingly got there much faster through the same type shipping. Imagine that!
The Canon XTi is a very capable camera, and at first, well worth the cost. There is one glaring issue.... the CF memory card. It is a many-pinned nightmare. I believe there are 28 separate pins on an array in the camera. One dead center of the pin array came loose- on the backside of the printed circuit card inside the camera. It was loose and bent, failing the camera. For whatever reason (lack of customer service I suspect) Canon service refused to warrant the pin array. No damage to the card pin slots, yes I know how to CAREFULLY install the card, and a single loose pin in the center of the array with all others OK, I said? No matter, operator error Canon maintained. Also, Canon sent a canned email response after staying on the customer service line for over 20 minutes. My suggestion- find a camera from another manufacturer with a SD style card! $260.00 for a repair on a camera less than one year old is a crime. 1/3 of the sale price for a pin array repair?
I bought this wiring kit as it was recommended by amazon with my subwoofers. Its been about 2 weeks now, and the power cable that is supposedly 8 gauge has shorted out. I brought part of the wire into a shop and they told me that the wire wasn't even truly 8 gauge. They said that it was branded as 8 gauge because the plastic shielding was included into the gauge! If you are serious about setting up your system, don't buy your power wire from here! Buy gauges that are rated in AWG only! The only reason I gave it a 2 was because the remote wire and fuse work fine.
This is ANOTHER great router that the manufacturer has dumbed down in order to sell their newer more expensive products. If you get a hardware version A3 or earlier you'll have one of the great ones. If you get an A4, which is what they're making now, well, stick with your old router.
From day one I have been blown away by the Nanosat Mirage system. I am running a 7.1 system with this 8" sub. I was shocked by how clean and pure this sub drives. I didn't expect much from only 8", but somehow the Mirage delivered better-than-theater quality sound with hard-hitting bass and an obvious rush of air from the sub. I was the envy of all my friends! You'll notice I said "delivered." That past-tense was intentional because after just over a year of wonderful service, my sub blew, now putting out only barely audible sound. The 7.0 system is nowhere near as enjoyable as the 7.1 was! Unfortunately, the warranty expired at a year, so I am out a sub or a few hunderd dollars to buy another. I am reluctant to spend that much money on a sub that only lasts a year. However, it was a great year with a wonderful system!
Avoid buying anything from this x-digital media company. they do not fulfull their rebates!
I used this product for lap swimming. As soon as I jumped into the pool water got into the otter box and ruined my ipod.
I bought the 8-feet 12-outlet and was very happy with the built quality. It was well design so that it can accommodate different size plug head. The cord-management clip is very useful and make everything looks so neat and tidy. I have the 10-feet version too which is too long. The 8-feet version is ideal for home use. Highly recommended.
I owuld recommend this to anyone who wants to eliminate the 3, 4, or 5 current remotes. It is easy to setup and to use; I wish it was touch-screen but you can't beat the price of $100
Many of the negatives written about the Zen are true. It does lock up (esp if you try to scroll too fast), you DO have to install software on your computer and learn how to use it (duh), and it's not quite as sexy as the brand name iPod, but I think for it's particular market niche it is a good little player and stands up well against the Apple products. I for one LOVE my little Zen. (note: resetting the Zen is easy, installing/learning the software was not difficult, and for the $200+ price tag of an iPod, I can live with the loss of prestige).The keyword here is "little". It is truly small (about the size of my car alarm remote) and of negligible weight, so I can comfortably and securely wear it around my neck like a necklace without special cases, pouches, armbands, or pockets built into my jacket or backpack (though all of these accessories are available for those that feel a need for them). Because of this compact, lightweight design, I tend to carry ("wear") my Zen more often than other players and so it has become my favourite.Secondly, the fact that it is inexpensive (I won't say "cheap") is actually a big plus for me because I am not constantly afraid of damaging it as I would be a more expensive player. I tend to "wear" my Zen through some rugged use (workouts, hiking, traveling, skiing, etc) and it has held up perfectly so far (!), but I am not over-worried about it.I don't use mine for audio books, so I can't speak to the "bookmarking" problem. I mainly enjoy a large collection of my favourite music which can be nicely categorized into handy playlists, like an energetic workout list, a mellow relaxing list, by music genre, by artist, or even play an entire "album" in it's original order. I love this feature because I can rock out when I want to, or play some quiet background pop when my Mom is in the car... LOL. The Zen has brought a lot of additional joy to my life, hearing my favourite music, esp when sitting around waiting or traveling long distances.Battery life is impressive. I've gone on entire 3-day weekend trips without it quitting on me. It charges from any USB port (cord included) and has an optional car adapter (an after market NECESSITY).With a few minor accessories (a USB power cord, a car power adapter cord, a car "cassette" adapter, a protective silicone shell, waterproof earbuds), I have tricked my Zen out to fit very well into my life and my uses. Perhaps I am just not a demanding customer, but I think that the Zen is a very nice little player for an excellent price. I am very happy with mine and I would confidentally recommend it.
only worked for a couple weeks before blowing sub. paperwork claims 800 rms or nominal power my amp runs only 400 rms watts i ran both coils in an 8 ohm configue being there 4 ohm coils blew both coils at same time it could not hold the power it claimed. this was also after break in running 100 rms watts to each coil for approx 4 8 hr days.
Logitech 961400-0403 Quickcam has high quality for normal dynamic image catch in MSN or SKYPE. I think the quality matches his price. For less budget guys, it's a notbad choice.
Just started working on a research study and this makes doing 45 minute interviews on the phone much easier. Comfortable so far and works with my cordless Verizon phone.
For the price these binoculars are ok, the wheel to adjust distances is stiff. I much prefer my Nikon 7 x 35 glasses of the same price (15 years ago!) that I lost-much sharper, crisper image.
The WPC55AG is a dream! Plugged it into my Dell X200 notebook and in an instant I was connected! Seamlessly finds and connects to either A or G band.
OK, I've had a 30gb model for about 4 years now - I love it. #1 - I don't care about the Zune community, I don't care about music sharing, I don't care about all the feel good things that this product is hyped up to be. I did care that I could put my whole collection on one device without spending an arm and a leg with the iTunes devices. I don't put myself out there for all to see - no one needs to know what I'm listening to - who cares? I don't have a cell phone with all the options or do Facebook/social media for the same reasons . . . please, gag me with a spoon. We take this to all our vacation spots with a good portable speaker/sub woofer system and it's glorious! If you need to have everyone know you're out there with your Zune and do file sharing etc. etc. - get a life. Enjoy a big database of your favorite music on one console and enjoy!
A few things for the careful PC buyer.After a week, I can say the quality of the hardware is excellent. WD hard drive, Pioneer DVD Rom and DVD+-R/W (yes, there are TWO optical drives), Intel motherboard.Good, quiet cooling system.Excellent ATI graphics card.Has four memory slots, two of which are filled with 512MB chips. To upgrade (to the max), you must fill the two empty slots with 512MB also. Easy to install, as the layout inside the case is very clean and sensible.Only hardware negative is the lack of free slots. The space-saver motherboard has three, and they are all filled up. Yep. The good news is one slot has the modem, which can be tossed as far as I'm concerned.Now, for the software. Some bonehead at Sony decided to make a very restrictive recovery disk that allows no options whatsoever for partitioning the hard drive. In other words, it comes as one big 250GB C: drive and cannot be partitioned by any of the software that Sony supplies. Sony tech support recommends a third party partitioning application (but won't name a brand). This can be verified on their tech support site for this model.Also, if you do try to install your own WinXP Pro, GOOD LUCK, especially with the drivers glued stubbornly into the moronic recovery disk.My solution is to just get a second hard drive to partition for the virtual memory and storage of files I'll access often, leaving the supplied drive for system, major and core programs, and storage of rarely used data. The second hard drive, hopefully, can be partitioned using the Windows XP SP2, Media Center Edition, which was included.NOTE: hard drive is SATA type. Won't take the old ribbon-cable IDE type. That's ok--SATA can be much faster.Documentation for the system is minimal.The system flies (especially with 2GB of memory). The video is smooth and fast, great for handling large photos in Photoshop, game play, and DVD play back. Haven't tried the Click to DVD, but noted that it recommended the maximum amount of memory to run properly.Overall, it is a good deal for the power and quality, but it would be hard to recommend this to those who like to partition their hard drives, need empty slots, or want to load their own version of Windows.Another plus is that tech support answers quickly and will give the right info if the right questions are asked. Quite friendly, I found.For the typical home or business user, this is a dynamite piece of equipment.
I was very disappointed with the dvdr985.Upon installation, the unit would NOT record a color signal from the s-video inputs. Color from the RF input was OK, just no s-video color. Everything from the s-vid input was recorded as black-and-white. After troubleshooting a bit, I verified that cabling and signal TO the unit was fine....the defect lies in what the unit does with the signal after it's delivered. After several lengthy phone calls and being on-hold for most of the time, having my call dropped and misrouted by Philips reps, and updating the firmware (to no avail) from the Philips website on my own in the meantime ( it turns out that I saved Philips the cost of sending me a firmware upgrade on CD that one rep suggested), the reps said I had no recourse but to send the unit in for warranty at my own expense...that means incurring costs for shipping, the long wait, etc. I will think about this a bit before i commit to sinking MORE money into a unit that was defective out of the box. My guess for the cause of the problem: a cold solder joint or a defective s-video input connector. Too bad that at Philips, product design quality and customer service appears to be nonexistent.My advice: install a TV/dvr card in a PC and record to hard disk, burning on DVD only those items you wish to keep. It will cost little, if any, more than the cost of a Philips DVD recorder and will be much more reliable and flexible.
I bought this camera as a gift for my husband a year or so ago, and we have been SO happy with it. It is an excellent first SLR camera; the photos we have gotten are amazing, and neither of us has any formal training. I even used this camera to photograph my brother's informal BBQ wedding, with wonderful results. I've taken hundreds of photos with this camera, covering all types of photography (candids, portraits, nature etc), and the number that have turned out badly is incredibly small. I have been so grateful to have it for family moments and trips (particularly my honeymoon). For the price it has a pretty good shutter speed; rarely have I missed a photo because the camera was too slow. It even does sports etc relatively well; my husband has used it at football games and I even used it to capture several good shots of someone doing backflips.It seems that most of the negative reviews are expecting way too much. I don't think this was ever meant to be for professionals, and you honestly get what you pay for. It was meant for people, like me, who wanted a better quality photo than a point-and-shoot and/or to start a hobby. If you're looking for a truly professional camera, break out the checkbook and go for a better model. If you want to take photos of your kids or your flower garden that look better than your friends $100 point and shoot, this will satisfy you.I do highly recommend a telephoto lens to go with it; the website we bought it from had a special promotion that included a telephoto and it has been WONDERFUL. At zoos and on our honeymoon to the Carribean we have taken photos with the telephoto that look like they belong in a nature magazine. I highly recommend that you consider investing in a telephoto lens as well as the camera if you are considering any traveling or if you like nature photos. However, the lens that comes with it does an excellent job in and of itself if you cannot currently afford a second lens, it just won't allow you the distance that a telephoto will.I also recommend a good photo editing software; while the camera does an amazing job on its own, the edited portraits we have created with software go above and beyond. If you can't afford something like photoshop I recommend a FREE software named GIMP, which you can find just by an internet search - it has a lot of wonderful features, you just may have to read a guide or watch a how-to-video to figure out how to use some of the features.
Worked as promised, Easy to install, fit was good and installation instructions were clear, recommended for anyone wanting a top notice screen protector.
After being frustrated beyond belief with D-Link's wireless print server, I finally sent it back and just by chance happened to see Belkin's new offering, the F1UP0001 wireless print server. Without a doubt, Belkin has managed to hit a home run with this item. I was literally up and running in ten minutes. It can't get any easier. Do yourself a favor and BUY THIS NOW! Avoid the D-Link like the plague, and just go for the Belkin. It's easy to setup, 54mb instead of 11, and has two ports instead of D-Link's one.
You should also buy the KLP GMXA-2.1 multimedia speakers ($99.99) and a 12' inflatable outdoor movie screen ($179.99 from walmart). Then for under $1200, you will be watching and hearing your favorite movies in your backyard!No doubt this thing is great. Slip in your DVD and play a 12 foot extremely clear image of your movie. Researching this and its predecessor, the DV-10, I noticed that most complained about the sound (if anything). So here's my solution: instead of an expensive receiver and sound system, buy the 3 piece KLP GMXA-2.1 speaker set designed for use with computers. We just watched Happy Feet last night by the pool. More than enough sound to keep the neighbors up. The bass was great. The image was crystal clear. Simple to hook up the speakers to the DV-11 (all necessary cords included), and the blow up screen was awesome...it is a vertical screen with inverted V tethers that need to attach to included stakes or something else. That is all you'll need!
What's to say, if you purchase IR lights, you gotta have one to be able to use them (most IR lights DO NOT come with 12v cord) these are inexpensive, but they work. From China, but what isn't?
This is a great printer. Prints are sharp!It's a little slow as far as printing, but it's understandable because it prints a REAL photo.
I bought this to replace one I bought a few years back..Glad was still available to buy and at the price is great, considering what some are charging these days.Fits stealthly out the way! Like to keep my setup minimal and clean.Only can recommend this> Does what it says on the tin!
This clock radio has an amazing number of features for the price. The gentle wake feature is really nice, and we love the dual alarms because my husband gets up earlier than I do. With gentle wake set to a mellow classical track on the CD, he is roused but I am not so awake that I can't get back to sleep. This is a really good buy.
For Christmas I wanted to give a friend my pair of Tasco 8-20x 50mm binoculars and upgrade myself to these higher quality Nikons. I *am* glad I did this even though it was pretty scary for a moment there. Right out of the box I knew these had a major problem, and fortunately I am a tinkerer and eventually fixed it myself. My warning to you, the consumer, is that you may not find this level of repair so easy to perform, and so this might be beyond you. I also gather that this is probably a rare problem, so... be your own best judge.What happened was, I took the binoculars out, and aimed them across my room to see if I could mayyyybe get the far wall into focus. Of course it didn't work, most binoculars will NOT focus that close, but I was goofing off and decided to try anyway. When I found that I couldn't achieve focus, I pushed the zoom lever to see if I was at minimum zoom for closest possible focus. That's when I first noticed that only one side was zooming! At first I thought I'd stumbled into a very special binocular model that required some assembly step or special handling that I'd ignored, being severely male. I checked everything I could think of and discovered that no, this was not the case. Even worse, during all my fiddling I discovered that aiming them at the floor would cause both sides to work, but they were now badly out of sync and one side would be so zoomed in while the other side was either zoomed in closer or wider. I determined correctly that something was loose... but I didn't have a clue what to do so I began researching returning them. The feeling I could fix it myself though became too much and I again took the rubber eyecup off the afflicted side and had another look. I noticed that the outermost part of the eyepiece assembly was threaded, so I gave it a strong twist and found my problem - the glue had broken free and the assembly was slightly loose. I then unscrewed it totally and found the rest of the problem - the zoom assembly inside the eyepiece barrel fit in place by interlocking metal "fingers" that lock into groves in the plastic barrel. What was happening is the zoom assembly was slipping out of these grooves and not rotating with the rest of it, so it was staying still while the good side did it's job, then if you tilted the binoculars down, the assembly would slip into it's grooves and begin working, but now badly out of sync with the good side.Happy Ending-------------I took the pair of binoculars into the bathroom, got some alcohol and tissue, cleaned up the mess I made of the lenses while poking around with the internals, and messed with various positions of realignment until a view of a streetlight out the window looked approximately the same eye for eye, and then I TIGHTLY screwed the eyepiece assembly back together. With a mega sigh of relief (I did NOT want to go through a return!), I used them properly for the first time with no problems, and found them to be all I'd hoped.Now a proper review:These are great binoculars for their class, which is of course the big-and-heavy power monger's class of zoom binoculars. They do weigh your arms down a little after long term use, but heck... if you don't want this level of ability, then get something smaller, or deal with it. It's a fact of life with present lens technology - big glass is heavy. Aside of that, they are super easy to use. The zoom lever is fluid enough, no serious draggyness, and the focus wheel thingee is SO fluid it's like it's a real joy to use compared to the Tasco "Zip Focus" I was used to that required about 5 times the force to move. Ok sure, it's slower to get into focus by about two seconds, whoopie... but it's more precise and dreamy easy to move. The light grasp is what I'd expect from 50mm binoculars, maybe a hair brighter than the Tascos but I can't verify that as they now belong to a lovely blonde woman and aren't around at the moment haha. The image clarity definitely appears to outdo the Tasco binoculars, go figure as those originally cost me about $60 or so. Solidity is about typical, with a somewhat uncomfortable give to the right eyepiece assembly... which made me a little paranoid because that was the side that had the looseness problem. However, I don't think it's a problem at all and you never notice it in use... only noticeable if you deliberately push while looking at it. They're very solid, feel good in the hands. The whole thing is rubber armored, great if you're clutsy. The range of zoom is pretty much perfect, as they go... 10x is a good low shake and decent field view, where 22x is pushing the shaky limits but hardly unusable, and at 22x the field is nice and wide. Probably the best feature is the focus adjustment on the left side eyepiece, which is great if you have slightly different vision between your two eyes, which I do. Another interesting thing, speaking of this, is that I was actually able to focus these things with my contacts out! Not amazed? Try these numbers then - I am badly nearsighted... my contacts are -5.00 left eye, -6.00 right eye. That translates to clear vision at about 8" or less with my contacts out, and no I am not kidding. These binoculars actually let me focus them sharply in maximum zoom for my eyes with my contacts OUT. Crazy. :-)Additional items of interest... these come with a nice tripod bracket for easy peasy mounting to a standard camera tripod for shake-free viewing. Nice touch, guys at Nikon! Thank you! Carry strap and case are also included, again nice touch considering I thought they didn't come with a case.Overall? Scary first impression, nice finish! I like em a whole lot and knowing what I know now about binocular repair (behold, my resume grows ever larger), I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. :-)
The WiFi on our unit does not work. The light doesn't even light up. We can only print through the USB. Called Tech Support, they're upgrading us to an X4550, no charge and very little hassle (apparently this is a problem they're used to seeing). If you don't mind dealing with Tech Support, give this printer a shot. Either it will work fine (the print quality on ours is okay, not presentation quality) or they will upgrade you to a better model that does work, for free. Can't beat that.
Other than a little streaking, these wipes keep your office very clean and sanitized, so I have no complaints!Oh yeah, I haven't tried it, but they recommend that you don't use on glass or unfinished wood...
in the demo video the monitor rotates a vertical 360. I hurt both my hands trying to get the harness that connects to the monitor to do that. I love the idea of an affordable articulating arm for lcd monitors to free up deskspace and be able to freely move the monitor. the 7flex came close but no cigar. BIGGEST COMPLAINT: my monitor was crooked! I am sending it back tomorrow. My orginal monitor stand holds my flat panel perfectly level with my desk. I'm just glad I didn't break my monitor.OTHER COMPLAINT. I had to adjust the tension with an allan wrench. thats not safe. if you did buy this I would use it with a smaller monitor, maybe thats why it was crooked mine was too heavy. I have a 22in, but the sales rep said it would work making me even more dissapointed
The mouse started off working great and within 2 weeks the mouse died. What a rip off!
Bought the camera for my daughter so that she would have a decent one to take to Kenya for an overseas study course. Went to her graduation (well, she "walked" won't get the diploma officially until she completes the above course). We forgot our own camera in our haste to leave for the trip to her college (Michigan State University...Go Spartans!!!). She offered me her new one, and only gave me a 20 second orientation of the buttons and such. I was able to take quality shots and made good use of the zoom, as we were seated up in the balcony. Being a bit nervous and emotional watching my one and only daughter graduate, I am sure my hand was not all that steady. But since it has that stabilization feature, the pictures came out as if taken on a tripod. Set on auto mode, it will figure out if you need a flash or not. It feels sturdy and comfortable in the hand, and you feel like you have been taking pictures with it for months, after only a couple hours of use. What more can you ask for in a camera? The real test will be when it gets a workout in Kenya. Maybe I will post an addendum then.
DON'T BUY THIS C**P. IT'S THE WORST GPS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE TO CHECK GOOGLE MAPS BEFORE I LEAVE MY HOUSE, BECAUSE THIS JUNK IS TAKING ME CIRCLES, THROUGH SHOPPING CENTERS. IT'S THE MOST FRUSTRATING WOORTHLESS DEVICE EVER. AND NOW YOU CAN'T EVEN REACH CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Before buying this unit, my only experiecne of GPS devices was with the Hertz never lost system by Magellan which I liked very much. So my comparison to this unit was obviously to that. Overall it is fine except a few things. First the navigation system is far from accurate. I understand that I live in rural Wisconsin where it is hard to navigate correctly but when it asked me to turn in the middle of jungle where there is no road for miles, I was a bit surprised. May be there was a road a decade ago or so. Second there is no option where you prefer only the freeways (again my bias from Hertz never lost system) but somehow I like that option and found it necessary. Third, I liked the ding before turn which was not there. Although there is a touch screen functionality but I thought stylus use was convenient (since the screen appears fragile and is more like a PDA) but not practical when you are on the road. Finally it loses satellite connection all of a sudden and freezes for a few seconds (I guess not a serius issue). Now the addition of PDA itself is definately a plus for the same price. It has a full functional PDA with all the features including internet connection. I returned the unit back to Amazon and bought Magellan RoadMate 3050T. There is a clear difference between the two as far as GPS capabilities are concerned. Without doubt Magellan is far more superior with more accuracy in driving direcions and not to mention their customer support. There has never been a wait for more than 30 seconds. No regrets at all. However if you want to combine the PDA functinality than HP iPAQ rx5915 is fine specially its sleek design.
Looked at several reviews to see if this was worth the trouble, many mentioned it was fine, so i bought 2. The product was not at all what people said it was, the frame itself looked like it was put together cheaply (corners didnt match up). The images were pixellated, several pictures had lines running down the entire image. Returned them as they did not meet my expectations. Not worth it, I would pay more for a better quality frame.
Very versatile and a surprise in capability. Photographed a stop sign a blockaway and it was pretty sharp on a blowup to 11x14. The Leica lens issharp and the other features give one a wide scope. Another example the use of selected time exposures from 15 seconds to 60 seconds. A gold medal to Panasonic
I bought two of these cables. One connects my TV to my DVD player, while the other is being used to connect up my Roku player. The picture quality on both is outstanding, as is the audio. I have yet to have any cable connection issues, and I'm glad I didn't spring for those expensive cables that the electronics stores and manufacturers push over on people.Do yourself a favor and buy these cables. You won't be disappointed.
I purchased this drive to go with a new system I was building. The first week, everything was fine. By week two, booting would take forever. Week three was the breaking point- the hard drive sounded like a percolator. I had to RMA it to newegg.com.I know people say Maxtor makes good drives, but the Seagate drive I purchased as a replacement blows this Maxtor away in terms of quiet operation, build quality, and reliability. Usually when I hear a horror story about Hard Drives, its either about a Maxtor or one of the dreaded recent IBM units.Just be careful. Maxtor trades quality for a lower price point.
I bought this camera through amazon.com and I couldn't wait for using it, because I think that have a video cam with mini DV cassetes and also a 4.1 megapixel camera that uses many kinds of memory sticks is awesome!! my experience is that we have also sony cameras that of coarse use memory stick so we just changed it from my dad's sony to this and works perfectly, I can tell you this because the first time we used it (the samsung duo) was in our past holiday vacations at Disney World so imagine the importance to have a good video and great pics and we had really great results and also is more comfortable to carry it and you now safe space and time and the size of it is great too.As I told you it has a multiple card slot so you don't have to worry about searching specific memory cards and also as in all digital cameras you have the LCD screen to see your pictures and videos right away and it is very easy to use, you can trust me because my dad is not exactly an electronics fan and he is very happy because even though it has both functions it works just the same as another video cam what I'm telling you is that you just turn the wheel and THERE YOU GO!! you can use now as the digital camera as the video camera.So if you are looking for a familiar camera with great quality and you are one of those that loves no to lose a special moment this is it.
This is a must have! I already had one, but a few of my friends wanted it...so I bought two more.
I like this little digital camera. It does everything a point and shoot digital camera should do and more. For me, a point and shoot camera should be small and light so that it can conveniently go with me everywhere. That's the power of any point and shoot camera actually. It goes with you in your daily life and subsequently you get shots that you could not get with other larger cameras either because it would be too conspicous, or too inconvenient to carry with you. This is the snapshot ethic. I'm a professional photographer and I carry this little pocket camera with me everywhere because I can't carry my pro SLR with me all the time and not have it feel like a burden on my shoulder.You might be tempted to instead buy the cheaper and slightly older Canon SD500 since it has the same megapixel rating and looks very similar. There are however some pretty good improvements in the SD550:-a larger LCD screen (very nice)-better movie mode (SD500 put an annoying hissing/whining sound into the movie)-better battery lid latch design-better internal software (the display actually displays words and symbols such as "continuous mode" "single shot" "Macro" and not just the symbols alone.A NOTE ABOUT CASE COLOR:The SD550 comes in both Silver (called Grey on the box) or Champagne Gold. You will need to inquire with the vendor what color they stock or if you have a choice. Some of the vendors may be a bit useless in this respect so watch out-you may end up receiving a case color that you did not want. In my opinion, the Champagne Gold color is very ugly. Silver is much more attractive, even if you have to go to a local store to buy it.This camera is easy and fun to use and I can even shoot a long movie (up to 20 something minutes at the lower resolution with a 1GB card). Some cameras (Casio) only let you shoot a short 8 second movie. The movie mode is quite usable with quality video and audio.Another cool feature is that the automatic orientation sensor works when you are reviewing images. Try reviewing images and rotating the camera around-the image will always stay right side up on the LCD screen!To conclude, I am happy with this camera because it does everything a small point and shoot digital camera should do, yet it is quite small, light, feels sturdy (metal case) and has very pleasant ergonomics both with regard to the layout of the controls as well as to the on screen menu functions. Color, sharpness and resolution are all impressive for a camera this size.
It's cheap but it's so amazing. I've had this for quite a while now and it does it's job. Not a single issue!
D-Link DFE-530TX+ 10/100TX PCI Adapter, WOLThis is very good adapter. I don't have any problem with it.
worth the money for sure would buy any Onkyo product any time very high quility for the money move over sony you got company
This is a very nice cameraand i have used it every day since i got it.i take it everywere.im only 13 and i can operate .my lil brother is 7 he can operate it,this is a great camera becasue it is light weight and it has a nice col0r and design.the only bad thing is that the battery drains realy fats.o yeah and on the specifications it says that the camera does not have a self timer but it does.
My wife and I just returned from a trip of London, Paris &amp; Amsterdam, and this card (which was released just a week before we left) was a huge help. It saved us from carrying around several bulky books. It gave metro stops for each attraction, and this info, together with the freeware program MetrO, enabled us to get from place to place effortlessly.The info about the history and customs of each city were very helpfull, as were the restaurant listings. We found a great little greek place in Amsterdam by entering the area we were in and getting a listing of nearby places. It was just a few blocks away and the food was great. Ditto with a fish and chips place in London.I do agree with the previous poster that the maps are pretty much useless. The Palm screen is just to small.
This was a surprise memory upgrade for my wife's MacBook Pro. She still doesn't know that the upgrade was made to double memory from 2 GB to 4. Upgrade done several weeks ago, and absolutely no conflicts with system or the old memory modules.
This is a fabulous humidifier! It is VERY quiet, it kicks out at a fantastic rate and the air is very nice & moist. One downfall-the filters; if you have very hard water, you need to take the filter out & wash it once a week to clean it by soaking it in hot water & rinsing clean (that way it stays in pretty good condition for about a month) also, the top of the filter dries out quickly (to avoid this, simply flip the filter over every night). The filter replacements are [not bad] but it's cheaper to buy 12 at a time. I highly recommend this product if you are able to commit to keeping it clean. If you don't have the time to maintain this wonderful humidifier, this one is not for you.
We bought a few Plantronics phones for our business a couple of years ago and were extremely pleased with the quality. When one of the headsets gave out, we sought a replacement and decided to go with Plantronics again. We settled on this one and found that we have wasted our money. Unless you are in a quiet room, perhaps the reading room in a library, you cannot hear much of anything the other person says on the other end. Worthless and unusable for a business. It seems in the few years their quality has really dropped or they've decided to pass off the manufacture to Hong Kong bulk surplus companies.I called Plantronics with the number on the back under the 1 Year Warranty plaque and after being passed around 3 times to different techs that were not briefed at all on the situation, they informed me that I could get a replacement of the same product but could not pay the difference for a (hopefully) better headset or get a refund. They were unwilling to work with me at all or hear me out whatsoever. Typical large corporation "read from the paper" mentality. Buyer beware, bad product + bad company = stay away!
I have had it for 6 months. It's the best monitor you could ever have. I've seen the other trinitron tube monitors. This is the clearest, brightest, and sharpest one around. And it's big. I have kept it at 1152-864 resolution and i can see every little font very clearly and comfortably. It does take some space but it's absolutelly worth it. I cant stand LCD-s. The image you get with the E500 is 10 times better than that of a LCD. and the price is cheaper.
I have a different model Kodak camera, however they all use the same EasyShare software. Running Windows XP, I could not get the software to work properly. After several hours on the phone with Kodak tech support, they couldn't get it working either.They said they are aware of the problem on some computers running Windows XP. It is now several months later and they still don't have a fix. They don't really seem to care either.It might not be a bad idea to consider other brands, instead of Kodak. Since, if the software won't work properly, then what good is the camera?
these are cable you buy them what you need them for they come on time there ready to work thats all who dosent want what they see in a picture or catalog
I work in the VFX industry doing computer generated imagery for multi-million dollar movies and this lens is not only a must have but it's the best one you'll find. Very high quality, consistent and a work horse.I'd also recommend using this lens in other professions. Perfect for making 360 degree Quick TIme VR movies.For fun.. this is a HUGE hit at parties. You'll get some great results and everyone gets so interested when you put the lens 2 inches from the face to take a picture!ProsDurableEasily interchangeableConsistent outputStrong constructionLightweightConsHeavy
Generally I don't write reviews. But this is so bad that I am compelled to write my first review. Just bad product. Just 10 feet away from the wireless router - no obstructions and still has dropped connections every 5 min. Tried everything under the sun. Driving me nuts. Need to buy another card now. Stay away.
I wanted to upgrade the earbuds on my iPod. I did a lot of research and was drawn to a pair of Grado SR80s - at about a hundred bucks they were an awesome investment and worth every penny - a REAL value, the one drawback: they are over-the-ear cans that are large and have a funky retro styling. They are my favorite to wear at home - but look pretty ridiculous out in public. I needed an equally amazing sounding, low-profile pair of earbuds.After more research, I thought sound-isolating earphones would be the way to go... and the one brand that kept popping up was Shure. I really wanted to E5s but was not prepared to shell out $500 for earbuds. I decided on the entry level E2s. After reading so many rave reviews I was excited to rip into the packaging and pop these babies in and experience pure audio nirvana. Whoa - was I ever let down. These things sounded worse than my cell phone speaker. They were so "TINNY" sounding with no bass, they wouldn't stay in my ear... I was EXTREMELY depressed! I had read a few Amazon reviews with similar complaints, I read about the importance of a "good fit" - I knew with so many RAVES, the problem had to be me. I took the time to read more about the fit and properly wearing them. I decided the clear silicone sleeves just weren't working for me and tried the foam pieces. I pinched them inserted them, let them expand, and suddenly I felt "THE SEAL". I turned on the music (Eddie Harris' Cold Duck Time) and I heard the audio nirvana I was looking for. I experimented with different sizes of the soft black sleeves and found these worked just as well as the foam (and looked a lot less dorky) and they even felt more comfortable (the foam can feel a little rough after a while).The sound is so crisp and clean. Once you have a proper fit / seal, there is plenty of bass. I was so used to the artificial deep bass I had grown accustom to over the years - I didn't realize what all that thump was hiding. I heard things in songs I had never heard before and I listen to EVERYTHING: Miles Davis, Beatles, Buddy Guy, Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, The Stones, The Dead, U2, Counting Crows, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Green Day, Eminem, Everclear, Jazz, Motown, Country, R&B; - its all good on these little gems.I'm so impressed I'm upgrading to the E3s.
Well, I just receieved this on Friday, so I have limited use of it, but I wanted to write based on what I've seen so far. I found it very easy (although a bit time consuming) to set up. I had no problem unlocking the maps, and found the instructions very easy to follow. I decided to use a 2G SD card I had that I wasn't using, so I downloaded the United States and Canada (which is why it was so time consuming.)The day it came, I found out I needed to go to a viewing in the Baltimore area two days later. I was not familiar with the area and it got me right there. The only thing that threw me a little was coming back. I was in familiar territory, close to home, and it was telling me to "keep left" in so many miles. I did not think it was accurate as I knew the next thing I would do would be to take a right off an exit. As I got closer I realized that it was looking at the PA Turnpike as a "fork" in the main road versus an exit.I've never used a GPS before and found it easy to program addresses. I like that it gives estimated arrival time and your current speed as well as the names of upcoming crossroads (I've always loved that in MD, many of the intersections have a sign prior with the street name you are approaching, PA doesn't do that.) I also like that it (at least so far) gives plenty of notice if your going to be making a right or left turn so that you have time to get to the proper lane.Great little device for the price. I was able to get mine for just under $200.
This lens ended a mounting frustration of photographing birds that keep their distance. I can now capture sharper eyes and plumage; far more definition.When a great blue heron unexpectedly landed nearby, I nearly held my breath as I slowly raised my camera to my face. Only then did I discover that I had to change the battery while keeping very still to not give away my presence. After changing the battery and adjusting camera settings with the camera still in front of my face, I was able to shoot the uploaded digital image of the great blue heron.In the Raw image setting, you cannot zoom in x2 or x4, but of all the settings, the raw image setting used with a DMC-FZ50 and this 3x teleconversion lens will let you shoot at a fair distance and yield the sharpest detailed pictures when enlarged. The raw image setting will yield two of the same image--both large, enlargeable files.When attached, this lens will make your camera front-heavy in an unbalanced way, so you will need to consciously increase grip strength until you have gotten use to the weight difference, especially when using a tripod, so as not to lose a too soft grip on your camera to gravity.I strongly recommended this for more detail at a greater distance and I use mine with:Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
I bought this product to replace the HD on my 4 year old Toshiba Satellite. I was not looking forward to doing a clean HD install and having to reload all my software. This was absolutely painless.You simply plug the new HD into the supplied case and plug into your computer. Run the included software and it automatically copies your HD. Then you remove your old HD and replace with the new one. Reboot with a new HD that is exactly the same as the old one and now you have a HD back up drive.One caveat that I did not realize at first--you need to turn off any anti-virus software or it takes days to copy the HD.
I got the Cooler Master Blue Ice Chip Set Cooler - (SLC-S41-U1) when i noted that my south-bridge stock heat sink was real hot to the touch, hotter than my processor heatsink. The instalation was easy i removed the old heat sink that my motherboard provided and stick this one to the chip, and the secure it firmly with the clip, now it works cool enough. This heat sink is bigger than standard headsink so make sure it wont bother any other companents, also the fan can be unscrewed to mount on your own heatsink if you prefer.The led touch on it looks real cool. My mother board is a Intel DG35EC.
Far better than buying at local prices! Seems to be equal to or better than those I have used so far.
Great battery, easy to use, inexpensive, and lasts forever even with a TON of action.
I bought one of these because we have too many tv's and not enough Directv boxes. So far it work's flawlessly. It's a little bulky, but it is a heckl of a lot smaller than a regular cable box. Great for setting up a tv outside.
Despite only being 10base-T, the switch works effectively to provide internet through my computer's wireless. All I had to do was plug in the switch, connect the computers, and enable ICS on one of them. The best part of all: it barely cost me anything but a few dollars (I know some people ;) ) If you don't mind the lack of 100base-T, this works great as a small office hub.
To keep this brief - Logitech support is excellent once you get to tier 2. They helped me configure this to work with my Messiah PS3 remote. I can't control power, but everything else the Messiah did the 880 will do.All in all, I've consolidated 6 remotes to one (with the exception again of powering on/off my PS3).It's very easy to update and configure, and I'm able to maintain all my controls available on the original remote.The only 2 negatives are the ergonomics and slow start up. The buttons for the cable box control for changing channels are placed oddly at the bottom of the remote. Tough to quickly change channels and control the guide or DVR.I still HIGHLY recommend the remote. I haven't tried the Harmony One, but I've heard from a friend it's better for feel. Either way, it's worth the money and makes using the HT easier.
Works like a charm! No false alarms, will only go off when rubber hose is compressed. I've tried other cheaper brands(not Dakota) no hose just infrared signals and they were awful. Would go off when the wind blew or not at all. Distance is at about 300 feet and no problems. Very happy with this product.
Very happy with the picture resolution. Even our old, scanned photos look really good. In fact, we like it so much, we purchased the 7" version as a gift for another relative.I do have to say the software aspect of this product is not good. It definitely is not intuitive and there are no detailed directions on how to transfer pictures from various formats. This particular model held approximately 60 pictures of varying resolutions (half were 5 megapixel, half were old scanned photos). We needed more memory so we purchased a 1GB memory card. We found we had to transfer the photos on our PC to the camera which contained the new memory card. We thought we could do this via Windows Media Player but it wouldn't recognize the camera as an external source. Therefore, we had to use the Canon camera software to do the transfer. Problem is the scanned photos had to have their resolutions changed before the software would allow uploading from the PC to the memory card in the camera. This was a very convoluted way to load a memory card.I would highly recommend this product if you only need enough space for 50 pictures. That way, you can load them directly from your PC to the photo frame although that's not even intuitive. You have to create a new folder within the photo frame program, then copy and paste pictures instead of click and drag. Once you get this all figured out it's not bad. I would not give this product to an older person who has to figure out how to set it up. We're giving it as a gift to an older person but since we did all the setting up, it should be fine.
Before buying this keyboard entering information on the visor was so slow that i never used it, but now I am able to use it all the time.
These DVD storage cases are easy to use, easy to label, easy to store. What more could you want. We love them.
I started out pleased with the Sharp MD player. I found it easy to use and edit the discs. I used it for recording live music, interviews, MP3, old vinyl records. But, unfortunately in two years mine has broken twice. It no longer records, and it is getting kind of touchy about ejecting the discs. More work on the design of this thing needs to be done. It's not a durable piece of equipment.
I bought this camera yesterday and I'm 90% sure I am returning it tomorrow.The indoor picture quality is not what I was expecting. I tested out a few pictures of my pets, they didn't seem so bad, but when I tested it out on people...they were awful. They looked like the picture quality of the basic kodak digital camera. If someone had glasses, the light would reflect off of them everytime. Outdoor pictures are good, but you can't always go outside for every picture you take!
I bought this to replace a 19" CRT because I wanted more space on my desk and I thought the extra horizontal inches would make it easier to keep >1 window open at a time. I'm very happy with it, especially because it was cheap. It does have few controls but I haven't felt the need to make any adjustments. I have not plugged in the speakers.Currently I have it in a dual monitor configuration with a 17" SyncMaster 710N which was, I think, a mid-level monitor in its day. The SyncMaster looks just slightly sharper, as it should since it is only 17", but the HannsG has a whiter white which I prefer.
I am new to astronomy and this is the only eyepiece I have used besides the 25mm which my Orion xt8 came with (And the 2X shorty barlow lens I have used with them both. So this is just my initial impression with little to compare it to.I used this piece for the first time last night and got a great view of Saturn. Saturn was very bright last night and I did not have a filter of any kind but the eyepiece still showed the brown colors.I would definitely recommend this eyepiece. Again, I haven't used the standard plossl 10mm so I am not sure how much of a difference the "highlight" makes.
I have gone from a Canon S100 and a Kodak 3.1 megapixels to the Canon S40. Has to be one of the easiest cameras to use following the simple menus. Response time, color and clarity of pictures just outstanding. Compact size and solid caase make it a true traveler. After checking most of the tech sites like dpreview everything I read was right on. This is the best bet in a 4 megapixel camera
For every amateur photographer, this camera will prove to be a great investment.Pros:1. Consistently nice pictures with very good color saturation andsharpness.2. Very easy to use with good features (Macro, Portrait, Red-eye, Backlight, Video+Audio, 3X optical zoom, pretty ergonomic)Cons:1. [uses] batterys quickly. Need to get NiMH rechargable battries.2. Xfer speed is slow. Need to get an external card reader.3. Not-so-good transfer and picture handling software.Overall a very nice camera.
It still works fine, and it has been discontinued. I have one, and the paper keeps getting jammed so I found this one used. The seller said as far as he knew it worked, so I took a chance. It worked, and I always liked this printer because it does a lot. It scans,(to a paper or to a file)and copies, and you can attach a fax if you want. So far, so good.
Goodness, it works great and costs almost nothing. Don't buy into the hype that more expensive cables produce a better picture. It's digital. If the cable meets the HDMI standard and merely transmits the digital information, there will be no difference in picture quality. This is not analog...
The router worked great for two days (installation was easy), then the signal strength decayed to next-to-nothing. I brought my laptop up about ten feet away from the router and could not get a reliable signal. Over the first two days, the signal strength was excellent. Two calls to tech support did not resolve the matter, with the technician telling me to return the unit. So, I'm off to do that, now. The first call to tech support landed me somewhere around the other side of the planet, where the connection was awful and I could not understand the heavily accented voice on the other end.I also have a D-Link Internet camera, which works flawlessly. For the first two days, the D-Link wireless router did also. After reading the other reviews here, my impression is that D-Link makes great products, but that their quality control may be lacking. It seems sort of hit and miss.
The waterproof case worked. I was lucky to find one for my old camera especially in such good condition. Hopefully, I can buy new seals.
I installed this thing between the AUX port of my CD changer and my iPod, to remove the noise caused by the satellite radio receiver being plugged in at the same time (a ground loop hiss). The noise disappeared alright, but it completely freaked out my CD changer - it started showing "Error" instead of the "CD changer" label and I was unable to switch between the 2 inputs (satellite receiver vs. iPod). Whatever this thing does to the signal, my CD changer hates it...
Product arrived in a timely manner and was in good shape. Product functions as decribed.
I bought these Sony headphones after my old ones broke, they were also from Sony but a different model and I had them for years and I liked them a lot more then this model because the sound quality was a lot better. These newer headphones may be more comfortable and more attactive looking but the sound is not all that great! In the beginning they were good for listening to one of those books recorded on tape and though I at first I thought the headphones were okay for music I then became very disappointed with poor sound quality which is too low, goes in and out and is really annoying and I think I will have to find some new headphones with better sound quality. The fluctuating sound level isn't as bad when listening to an audiobook but it's very noticeable when listening to music and hopefully I can find an inexpensive headphone set that has good sound quality!
A good TV card for the price, but difficult to install, especially given the fact that the install disc was questionable, and the instructions were in VERY broken english. Make sure you know what you're doing before purchasing this one.
This works great in my 2010 Wrangler Unlimited with Inifinity system. Used this with the 7" Pioneer DVD player. Works like a dream.
Except for the very small buttons on the remote I really liked this small, feature-laden unit until the picture started "jittering" after about 15 disks and a few days prior to the skimpy 90 day warranty expiring. I thought the replacement one good until it started "jittering" after maybe the 25th disk and about 2 months after the warranty expired. Piece of junk- don't waste your money.
I got this Ethernet Card when I upgraded to DSL. It works well and I never experienced connectivity issues from it.
I've had this unit since they were first introduced which was just pre-iPod. I would say for the money you should shop around, although this is an okay unit. Transfering is slow and not always error free but it gets the job done. A unit with firewire or USB 2.0 would be better. I have no plans on replacing my Riot as long as it works but by the time I do there will be plenty of options.
You can't ask for anything more for less then $200. At the native resolution of 1440x900, this thing is crisp. Blacks are black and whites are white with really great color inbetween. It has more brightness then I need. Very slim and attractive. Very quick response also. One of the best investments I've made in a long time.
I purchased Bose Acoustimass for I my first surround sound system. At first I was impressed but it was because of the advantages of surround for movies compared to stereo, not because of the sound of the Bose system. When listening to stereo music I really missed my old Avid speakers. I had spent over a thousand dollars for the Bose and the sound quality paled to the $300 speakers I had purchaed back in college! It was the worst audio investment I had ever made.Also, the Bose system wasn't all that easy to setup. All the wires run to the bass unit and then to the speakers. You end up with a few pounds of wire (poor quality by the way, but your stuck with it) that you have to tuck behind some furniture where it gathers dust. The wires are poorly marked and it's easy to make mistakes.I finally admitted that I had wasted over a thousand bucks (the price has dropped but it's still pricey) and purchased Wharfedales after much research. My son now uses three of the Bose speakers for surround with my old Avids for left and right. The silly bass unit (you'll still need a subwoofer) and the other two speakers are gathering dust in the basement.
The product was delivered with the iPAD2 Converter to HD TV on time before Christmas. The cable is strong and works fine with the converter.
Really not a lot to say here. I personally didn't need to use this, there was already one installed in my 2000 SL2. That being said, it would've worked fine if needed and I've kept it in case.
These are the best inexpensive... (under 50 bucks) headphones I have used. They are very comfortable because they fit in your ears and do a good job of completely blocking outside noise.
I had a Ricoh 35mm for about 12 years (I loved that camera - I took it everywhere). It finally just broke. I needed a new camera - after many hours of research we decided to buy a canon. We bought the 85 and the 120. We took identical pictures with both cameras. The 85 had red eye problems even when the red-eye function was on. The 120 has similar but fewer red-eye problems. The color and crispness was beautiful. However, the red-eye simply ruins the photos. I never used the red-eye function on my Ricoh - and when reviewing my last few hundred photos - I noticed that I never had red-eye. I'm so dissapointed that Ricoh no longer sells the 35mm. I returned both cameras. I am now stuck with no camera. Do not buy a canon buy this camera!
I already had the bose speakers that cost me many times more than these speakers did. Nevertheless, I am comparing these speakers with Bose speakers. I am wondering why I ever bought the Bose speakers. These speakers deliver the same quality of sound at fraction of the price! I read the reviews but did not believe that these speakers could be that good, but they are. If you have plenty of money to throw around, sure go ahead and buy the Bose speakers, but if you are a bit careful about your money then these speakers will satisfy you just the same. Do note that I am a Bose fan. I have plenty of Bose products that I have bought over the years, but for iPod speakers I recommend these speakers.
the code was given to me fairly quickly and when entered it was a success. that's all that matters right?
I ordered this keyboard as I had several keys that broke. The keyboard arrived sooner than promised and was in better condition than the keyboard I was replacing. It only took a short time to install this keyboard and typing on it is a dream! I hope I don't need another keyboard but if I do I would order this again. The keyboard looks and acts like a brand new keyboard.
The OPPO 981 is a great product. I recommend this player for anybody with dvd collection.
I received this filter today and returned today. The seal on box was broken the inter filter box was covered with a thick coat of dust. Looks like it was sitting on a store self for a long time, the foam was turning yellow from age. This is the second time I received products in this condision. Amazon is selling liquidation merchise for new. Stop buying from amazon. I cancelled my account today.
less expensive than the one Amazon is always recommending and works fine for me. I find I need one since my fingers arent as nimble as they once rare
The Samsung's spec does not clearly state if the HD-TV accepts a 1080P video signal. I would ask this question because the Blue-ray DVD technology being introduced produces amazing images on a TRUE HD-TV that can accept 1080P video signal. Presently HD-TVs are video rated at 1080i.So, Buyer beware and do your homework since there is NO quarantee that Television manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, etc. will provide upgrade kits for all the HD-TVs that are not TRUE HD-TVs
It is so nice to combine the functionality of my old Palm (I am a fan of the Palm OS) and Blackberry. I got my i705 two days ago, came home, quickly got it set up and also got the palm.net set up. I was very surprised that AOL's AIM (Instant Messenger) is included and you can also download the Yahoo Instant Messenger from their web site. How nice to be able to Instant Message when I am away from my PC!! My husband and I tried this out from our home computer to the Palm with the instant messaging and emails and they appeared to and from my Palm instantly. The other internet features such as news, etc. is equal to or better than my Blackberry and the always on email is AWESOME. I was tired of carrying around two devices and couldn't give up the always on email the Blackberry offered, but the Blackberry fell short as far as the PDA functionality my old Palm offered. My husband has a compaq IPAQ with the wireless module and aircard and the i705 is so sleek and is SO much more light weight and smaller than his IPAQ. Also the color display on his IPAC EATS the battery in hours, whereas I have had my i705 on since I got it and the batter is no where near close to having to be recharged. I can give up color for that!!! Needless to say, after using my i705, hubbie just put in an order for one for himself.
It is the second time I bought a Sandisc memory card. I had no problems at all and was very cheap.
I bought two of these and am very happy with the product. They also arrived much earlier than I expected. Thank you.
This works great. Good sound, easy to use.. great purchase..
WOW, they really do hurt. I had to put socks on the earpieces to not hurt my ears so bad! I was very disappointed with the quality of the reception. If you live in an apartment complex, I would strongly advise not buying these. There is way too much interception. It is very hard to get(and keep) a good signal.
I will be returning these. I love Sennheiser cans but NOT the PMX100s.I own Sennheiser HD 595 and HD 280 Pro cans and a computer headset so I am disappointed in the PMX100 street style cans. It really doesn't matter how they sound when it hurts to wear them. I didn't really care about the looks when I bought them -but they do look silly. My 5 year old told me, "I like your new TIRE headphones, daddy" which was pretty darn funny since I already read the previous reviews. They DO look like tires on "carbon fiber" rims.My very first pair of behind the head cans was the Philips HS500. Awesome sound for cheap cans. Mine still work great but after years of reliable service the foam speaker covers are finally disintegrating. I owned a couple different models of Philips street style and they don't hurt my ears because they ride like sunglasses -only sticking out on the back of your head instead of resting on your nose. This "reverse glasses" design is comfortable even after extended listening and while moving around. Unfortunately they fiddled and cooked up some "tab" design for the PMX100 and it is lousy.The PMX100 is like a regular headphone band in that it doesn't rest over your ears like sunglasses -just like if you took the over the head band style and tipped it back 90 degrees. The speakers are attached to the frame on pivots so they are free floating. The floating speaker has a little thin plastic "knife" tab that extends out of the top near the front and is supposed to slip behind the tips of your ears and hold the weight of the cans on your head. OW. The weight is suspended differently and it pulls down and out on the tips of your ears making them stick out. The tabs move and rub the top of your ear near the front because they are attached to the free floating speakers -not the frame. The design also means that when the connecting bar in the back of your head sags or moves the entire rig pivots on the front top of your ear because the tabs hook around from the front. The combined movement of the tabs due to the floating speakers and from the pivot of the entire rig on your ear -HURTS! I called them knife tabs but the the movement is actually more like a SAW.You also have to diddle with the tabs a bit when you put these on, they don't just slip on like reverse glasses. The reverse glasses design rests on top of your ears against your head which is more stable and stays put. I gave the slip-on "tab" design of the PMX100/200 a chance. Never again. OW. I'll just stick with the reverse sunglass design for now on so I'll try the PMX60s -and probably another brand because I don't think the PMX60 will sound as good as these even if they will be more comfortable.
Product has very nice audio/video qualities when compatibility is not a problem. I exchanged 3 receivers at the recommendation of Denon tech support. Last time I simply returned it. Denon has told me that Samsung DLP and Panasonic Plasma TV's have repeatedly had compatibility problems with Denon products when using the HDMI conversion to display 480i signals. The receiver would not display S Video converted to HDMI on my DLP, nor would the on screen menu work (also 480i). Denon told me if I selected another brand I would have the same problem, but thus far with a Sony I do not have this issue. Beware if you have Samsung or Panasonic TV's, they may not display HDMI from a 480i source.
Worked ok at first then started randomly disconnecting. I have XP and I found out after much troubleshooting that this was the reason my computer kept freezing!!! Complete freeze no ctr+alt+del had to manually turn off my system. Spend the money for a nicer better one. Look at all the bad reviews, DO NOT BUY!!
no problems with card. wish i would have looked at my camera, it doesn't except/read anything larger than 2gb. just be aware what your camera/reader will exept. quite a bit cheaper than stores in our area.
I am throughly frustrated with these outdoor sensors from La Crosse.Once again, the outside sensor has died.It has been sitting on a window sill, under a covered porch.No direct weather usually and no moving around. No abuse.It still died in less than a year.And when it dies, it is really dead.As other people have noted, the inside unit is fine.The clock and internal temperature sensor work great.I have purchased several of these over the years, a couple for myself and some as gifts.In EVERY case, the outside sensor has died, sometimes within months, sometimes as long as a year.I keep thinking that the 'newest version' will have the kinks worked out in the outside sensor.I continue to be mistaken.The outside sensor is a piece of junk.If they were $5 each, I'd just buy 3-4 outside sensors and live with it.But they are $10-12 each, plus shipping!Really?That works out to almost the same price as a totally new unit.VERY disappointed in this product.
To all those who think that the tonearm will skate simply because there is no anti-skate variable control: No it doesn't. The factory has preset the anti-skate to match the tonearm weight, which is where one normally would set the anti-skate control anyway. This is a good deal for the money. I don't give it 5 stars because it comes with a conical, not elliptical, stylus.
Great router!It replaces my old netgear router which was absolutely horrible since the day i bought it. It would constantly crash on me on a daily basis and choke badly under heavy use *(gaming)With the D-link, its been more than a week and i've yet to reset it. Speeds have almost doubled and the signal strength has increased drastically. To add, i have this router sitting under my tv right next to my cordless phone :D. I should also mention that i live in a condo so i have anywhere from 10 to 15 other wireless connections within range, depending on where i am in my house. Even under all these undesirable conditions, the router has surprisingly performed really well.
Unnecessary bulky, although perfectly functional with room for extra cards and batteries. Good if you want to keep your elph in your backpack, but doubles the size of it in your hands. In it you can no longer put your elph in your pocket. You will love it if you like things hanging on your belt.Edited 08/02/2002: just came back from hiking Mount Rainier. This thing was keeping my S110 on my belt without bothering me, yet was close whenever I needed it! Changing my rating from 3 to 4 stars
Please do not miss the superb review provided by JD Woody, it provides a much better description and is considerably more useful than HP's description of its own product.Also take special heed to all of the complaints by other reviewers about the touch pad feature. Unfortunately I chose to ignore them - everyone who isn't familiar with touch pads complains about them, it seems. I prefer a touch pad to a mouse any day, and the touch pad was the main reason I purchased this item, and was I ever disappointed - it's totally worthless. As a matter of fact it's intrusive, as it frequently opens/closes applications unintentionally when I brush by it with my thumb. I wish it could be disabled, but it can only be toggled between cursor mode and the NavPoint mode, which is even worse. I have had to settle for desensitizing the cursor & NavPoint settings as much as the software will permit and then handling the unit like it is a firearm.I almost sent the unit back until I discovered that it has a handwriting recognition feature that actually works - the Block Recognizer. The others that are included aren't too shabby either, but the Block Recognizer manages to recognize my horrible handwriting 98% of the time.Because of the Block Recognizer and the many other useful features the iPAQ 4705 provides, I've decided to keep the unit.Hopefully HP will provide a software update for disabling the touch pad in the near future. Or dare I wish for an update to make the touch pad actually useful.
i was expecting more with this camera, but disappointedThe quality is nice when u r taking indoor closeup picssome how the pics getting blured. very difficult to find the modes , no proper guide . but easy to use very handy. need one month R&D; i think .
Sounds great. works great. even came early. great product was as advertised. not just for xm works with my other electonics
As my first venture into solar energy this has been a nice panel. I've had it about a month. I paired it with a "Xantrex Technologies 802-1500 XPower Powerpack 1,500-Watt Portable Backup Power System" and a "Sunforce 60032 30 Amp Digital Charge Controller". The panel is 12 volt, 4.6 amps though at this point I'm seeing up to 13.6 volts and 5 amps. I suspect over time as the panel weakens it will be more toward the 12 volt, 4.6 amp. The panel was simple to hook up and came with what was needed. I did go purchase new wire as I needed more distance for where I mounted it. I'm able to charge the battery from dead to full in 2 days. If I were to rotate the panel through the day I feel I could fully charge in 1 day.Nice for backup charging and learning. For any real application you would need a ton of these though.
I agree with other reviewers. This is a straight forward installation into XP after a brief download of the XP drivers. But they do exist unlike card readers from other manufactures. A bit more expensive then others but it does actually work which is a plus for me.
The cord was a little more heavy duty than I thought it would be but, that is okay, it works just fine.
I recently won these speakers at a penny auction and paid $12 for brand new in box and that included shipping, so I really didn't have to be concerned with "ALL THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS HERE"!Here it is from an audiophile for over 40 years and having owned many high end sound systems including early sought after tube amps. These Bose speakers are acceptable for the price, although I think spending a little more for the creative labs (listed below) would be a better choice for warmer mids, better bass response and greater volume. When I first received the Bose speakers I was a bit disappointed because they sounded pretty bad. But, ...like all coil driven speakers you must of course condition (break in) the speakers. Now, after having about 200 hours of conditioning I found them to very acceptable for the price ...especially compared to some other speakers at this price range.There is no adjustment for bass, treble, or mid so you may want to dial in with some equalization from your sound source. Also, it has better quality sound when used with a good sound card. After testing the speakers on several of my office computers with different sound cards I was able to see vast differences of sound quality which isn't apparent with other speakers. This would account for many the negative reviews. Although, I am certain many of the reviews didn't allow for a long break in period either. For some reason Bose speakers are very dependent upon a good sound source in order to sound decent.Pros:1.) Compact in size2.) Good sound quality typical of Bose3.) Fairly accurate reproduction of instruments and vocals and very accurate reproduction in many casesCons1.) Volume is not that great2.) Long break in period3.) Lacks punchy bass4.) Requires a good sound card or sound source. Poor sound sources will be detectable by these speakers5.) Some music might require sound equalization. Watching movies on my laptop or Kindle Fire is just fine without equalizationOverall, they are not at all as bad as many here have posted; definitely worth the price. I watched a few movies on my laptop and the sound reproduction was really decent.As for my audiophile credentials, I have been involved in high end reference speakers all my life and currently I have the Monitor Audio GX Gold Series Speakers (7.1) powered by NAD M25 7-Channel Amplifier in my home theater. I also have a Bose Acoustimass speaker system (5.1 twins) in my living room and a mix of Bose and Polk Towers (5.1) in my bedroom, Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 ...SO, I do know speakers ...not that I'm too impressed with Bose, but they work fine when connected to good equipment:)
The mouse is small enought to be easily stored in my laptop carrying case, but large enough to be easy to use. The cord is self storing, minimizing the mass of cables in my bag.
If you want to experience the latest Windows Media Center 2005 edition software, this machine is not the right one. It comes loaded with Media Center 2004. Once you purchase it, you will realize that you wont have many of the functionality of Windows Media Center 2005 such as concurrent record and play, better interface etc. The worst part is Toshiba does not give you an upgrade path and you are stuck. It is a distasteful feeling to realize you have hardware that has outdated software the day you purchase it.
Nice product.But I needed more viewing area and a loupe with a reticle scaled to at least 0.1mm for measurements.Please note Peak's Model Numbers when shopping for loupes.The Peak Model No. 1983 10x Loupe with the larger viewing area with a 'Standard' reticle scaled in 0.1mm increments was and is more appropriate for my studies.
Constantly drops the connection with the wireless network. Bought it for my sling box, as I didn't have a wired connection near the TV. Works sparingly at best before dropping the signal and needing to be reset.
I Just bought a brand new advantix camera and bought this bag to with it! The bag is good for most point and shoot cameras! It has room for extra batteries film and your camera! It even fitts in your purse if you want it to! Adjustable and removable strap included!
What an excellent transaction! Great price for a superb TV. Delivered and set-up in 5 days. I saw this 720p TV right next to a Sharp 1080i and the Samsung was a much better picture. I highly recommend the TV and Amazon. No phone calls from sales people trying to sell you extended warranties, cables, etc.
I just bought this product and wanted to post a little review after my first initial recordings and a little time spent on the Neuros Technology forums. Here are some of the pros and cons I came up with about this recorder:Pros: The movie I recorded using the Recorder 2 showed up immediately on my PSP. No extra conversion to deal with. I was also able to use it to put a movie on the my friends Zune although it took the Zune's software about three hours to complete that task. Of course, I was able to import the movie into my iTunes library and sync to my iPod which took about 3 minutes!Cons: The on-screen display is circa 1997! Would be nice to see it updated. Also the recorder cannot be operated without the remote! No buttons on the neuros at all. Be aware that although you can record for as long as your memory card has space, it will create a new file after two hours. That's right, DVD movies over two hours long will result multiple files! I was able to splice the two together using video editing software but who wants to go through that! The last thing is that the quality is slightly under what I would have expected but I think it may be the quality of the RCA cables it came with. I think I will take a suggestion from a neuros forum member and buy Monster Gold camcorder cables and see what happens.Overall, it works for what I bought it for which is to expand movie selections for the PSP. If it works with Zune (can't really be sure yet), great! It definately works with my iPod and Smartphone. I can't complain about that because so far so good there.I give four stars for the cluncky interface which is difficult to navigate and may be impossible for a novice!
I can't change my rating, but a year later the headphones broke in the same spot that everyone else mentioned. I do not recommend these..
I have had this camera for 3 years now. It's a lot of camera for the money. I have had great luck with it. It even survived a fall from my mountain bike without a problem. What more could I expect for [the money].
I have been using this cable for a couple weeks now, and it has been working great! I haven't used it enough to give it five stars though, there could be something that could come up later. But that has yet to happen, and it works well.
I love the sound quality, the features, and the overall look. For the price, it's not too bad really.I'm most impressed that the player recognizes the titles of my mp3's, and with the surround sound feature it adds to our entertainment system.I can get to most of the features using the remote control, but not all of them though. I also can't operate all the features without the remote. The icons on the front are embossed on the shiny chrome buttons, and they can be hard to recognize. I usually have to set it up using a combination of the unit's buttonts and the remote.The CD player is slow to read tracks and shuffle between discs, and this creates long pauses when playing songs randomly. It's also a bit louder than I'd like, which draws attention to the fact that it's frequently in the process of switching. Personally, I prefer my music to be more seemless. It can take a VERY long time to read a CD full of mp3's, so if you want to listen to a full set, allow a good wait before any music ever plays. Again, not a good aspect during a random shuffle.My CMT-HP7 is less than a year old, and now it won't eject the CD's. There is a "Cold Reset" sequence mentioned in the user manual, but it didn't solve the problem with the CD loader. Sony's on-line tech support suggested taking it to a service center.For the price, it's a nice player with some good features. I enjoy how the system looks, sounds, and functions ...well, as long as it works.
I bought this to transfer info out of my boyfriends laptop HD (the laptops motherboard was fried and I had hopes that the HD was fine).On my computer the product worked like a charm.I got the information no problem. My boyfriends computer was a different story. We couldn't get it to recognize the machinery at all. we both run XP and his computer is brand new and mine is quite old so I cannot fathom why it wouldn't load.the instructions are pretty useless, they are in engrish, so I hope you are good with plug and play items if you buy this. Also no hope for a driver for XP.so its a roll of the dice with this item
Bought this for my son's birthday but I've been taking it to the gym with me. The sound is great and I have no complaints, great product with a great price. I would definitely recommend this product to friends.
i've discovered that the griffin itrip is slow and sometimes will not lock onto an fm preset... this may be the fault of the 120gb ipod classic i purchased at the same time. i enabled intl as many of the previous reviewers advised. btw, it's nearly impossible to find a blank station in the bay area even 87.7 is fully used with a strong signal... one station 88.1 is blank with hiss and even tho i make it a preset when i turn the ipod on and put it on podcast it will not lock on and play... usually i have to diddle with the griffin itrip for several minutes (changing stations, intl to us and dx to lx) before it *miraculously* locks on... often it won't do so unless i load a song under 'music' on my ipod, from there i can switch over to my podcast folder and they will play. moreover, when i shut my engine off and back on again i loose my preset... it simply jumps to another station? what's that all about? i sure would like to know if i'm doing something wrong? i've gleaned these reviews for any clue but have found nothing... there is NO manual that came with the itrip and the online information is dismal. if anyone knows how to make this device flawlessly lock on to a station i'd sure like your input.thanks,perplexed with iTrip...
Its just a durable product with great sound quality, but don't expect anything more from it. The ear phones are too big for my years and the device is not easy to use. You will need to use a software to convert your videos to be compatible with this device. The only good thing is that you don't need any software to load songs in to this player, however, the folders that you have on your hard disk will not appear on the player. This is what I don't like. I would like to have a player which will let me create my own music folders and not create the default ones. I disliked iPod because of iTunes, but now I feel iPod is much better than this even though iTunes is not so easy to use, its at least easier than running this device. No wonder, the product is priced so cheap.
This product is very needed for multiple devices,dvr/dsl and phone good product and great shipping
I thought this was the answer to my AV woes... but it was not.If you need to use the component video AND the analog (yellow) video inputs/outputs, this unit will not work.I am now in search of a A/V Receiver that will. I need to connect a DVD player/recorder and this unit will not allow it. I need the component video for my HDTV...Quite a pickle I got myself into... hope there is an answer!Otherwise, this is a great unit. I got to know it very well... too well I think. However, they SHOULD make it clear that this limitation exists for non-AV geeks like me. I think I know now why this limitation is there but the write up is misleading. They really should note that only one video type can be used.Sony's support was also excellent.
I want to give these earbuds a higher mark, I really do. I read so many glowing reviews before I purchased them that I eagerly anticipated their arrival. So it was with much dismay that I opened the box, inserted them, and was greeted with the thinnest, tinniest sound of any headphone I've ever tried. So I read the insertion instructions, watched the insertion video, and began experimenting with the various tips.The ones that came mounted on, the small three-flange, are useless. They give no seal whatever. The large three-flange sealed a little better, but still no bass. The large foam ones seal well and give good sound but are difficult to insert and uncomfortable after awhile. The "glider" tip also seals pretty well, and gives decent bass, but are also difficult to insert.Which brings me to the frustration part. Why should I have to read instructions, watch a video, lick the tips, reach across the opposite side of my head, pull out my ears, open my mouth wide, and push hard just to get any kind of decent sound quality from rather expensive headphones? I feel pretty stupid going through all these motions while people on the bus are staring at me like I'm some kind of maniac.Now I've taken the large three-flange tip and cut the small flange off the end, leaving the two larger flanges. That seems to work best for me, and when all the stars are properly aligned the sound is very clean and clear, but I still have to use Bass Boost on my iPod Touch 2G.I've contacted etymotic and they said they would send some other tips to try, but should playing some music and having a quality listening experience have to be so much work?
I have used a neoprene strap on my cameras for over 10 years. My previous strap was starting to show wear. So I purchased this one. I thought the on strap chip holders would be nice but not a big deal.I was surprised at how such a "small" thing is a really nice convenience. I often do long shoots (hikes, weddings, performances, etc.) and the ease of having my next chip right on the strap makes changing chips just a few steps easier. A minor change but surprisingly convenient.Update November 1, 2010I have used this strap for over 3 years.I still highly recommend this strap. The pockets for the memory cards are much better than other straps I have looked at (I actually bought a new strap for a new camera and ended up putting the strap on my old camera and sticking with this strap)
THIS ITEM LOOKS GREAT AND HAD A GREAT PRICE BUT IT TOOK ME THRU A LOOP. ALOT OF STATIC, FUZZINESS AND CONSTANT MUTENESS.
I was happy to find these batteries as my product is out of date. So far they are working good, but... it seems I have to charge these batteries every 7-10 days whether I use them or not. I was hoping to get a longer life from them
I purchased this 4 month ago. Thinking christmas gife for me.. Well it end up my daughters mp3 player now. She borrowed it while her battery operated mp3(Samsung YP-T5V 256MB)ranout of battery. She convinced my wife my YP-T7JZ 1GB is more usable to her than me... long story.... In the end we swap mp3 players. Samsung YP-T5V 256MB MP3 Player is mine now which is little more than year old and just refusing to end it's life so I have excuse to buy different mp3 player.. Samsung's customer service is A++++ for me, after 2 weeks of used YP-T7JZ 1GB the LOCK screen flash for no reason.. I called customer support and he walk me through upgrading firmware. Problem Fix and no problem,,, except I don't owned it anymore.....
Perfect fit. No problem. No stabilizer brackets but whatever the plastic is very sturdy and the unit fits very snug into the adapter. If it doesn't fit it is probably upside down.
Cant say a lot. It either works or doesn't. Well, it worked as described for me and a I thought it was a great deal for the money. Highly recommend.
The TV arrived when they said it would and we are enjoying the TV very much
tried every other adapter on the market. this is the ONLY one that works with this asus motherboard. I'm using full size IBM ps/2 connector M keyboards with the trackpoint mouse device in the keyboard. These keyboards never die. I can now count on using them until usb becomes a thing of the past; hopefully,that will be many years from now.
Pretty hard to beat the value on this little transceiver. It doesn't give you the impression of high quality but for the price it aint too bad! Works just fine. Output wattage (4) is exactly as stated. Hopefully I still feel the same after a year or three. $32.99 3/14/2012 w/SS shipping. I'd definitely recommend giving it a chance.
This is my first digital camera, although I borrowed a Nikon Coolpix for vacation last summer. While I will probably also buy a D-SLR compatible with my collection of Nikon lenses for serious photography, this is a super little camera to use every day and when you don't want to haul around a lot of heavy equipment. It fits neatly in my purse and hand, it has a solid feel (yes, it's heavier than some others, but I find that reassuring), the controls are logical, the zoom is great, and the picture quality is quite good. The screen is also large and relatively easy to read except in very bright direct sun, especially compared to the Nikon. As with any other camera, you have to experiment a bit to find what settings work best. In the week that I've had it, I've taken pictures of buildings, children, flowers, pets, and scenery and been pleased with my results. One interesting result of the experimentation: I found that the "food" setting works better with close-ups of flowers than the "macro" setting and I also found that the "soft skin" setting for portraits is great - my husband has rosacea and this setting really helped to create a flattering portrait with no Photoshop editing required (probably the best picture that he's had in years, including several taken by professionals).
This item works great and does "almost" all it says! Unfortunately, I doesn't play mp4 but instead comes with a converter to .AMV files. Other then that it works great and can be used as a voice recorder and a hard Disk. Worth every penny!
In other reviews, I have slammed this product, the m105 and the m125 for what I consider to be their fatal flaw -- a SMALL SCREEN. I returned my m105 (a gift) after a week of squinting.The dropping prices suggest that the marketplace has spoken loud and clear, and I hope that PALM soon remedies its problems at the low-end of the market with a full-sized screen in a basic unit for under two hundred smackers.I can't emphasize that enough. With a monochrome screen to begin with, and the built-in difficulty of pointing and clicking on a Palm device, size matters.However, I have to admit that at these fire-sale prices, the m100 is becoming a steal for folks who have missed out on the PDA revolution because of the cost.Make no mistake, with a little patience, this is a device that will change your life. After a transition period, you will be able to toss away your Rolodexes (I used to have three) and your paper calendars.I'd recommend buying a Handspring Visor Deluxe or the new Visor Neo for folks who want a full-sized screen, although they now cost a bit more. They also have an expansion slot for adding everything from memory to a cell phone to GPS. You will also need 8MB (the m100 model only comes with 2MB) if you want to run some of the cooler downloadable programs for your Palm. Three free programs that I use all the time include Mapopolis (free maps from mapopolis.com, streets are searchable), Vindigo (a restaurant and city guide with movie reviews and showtimes at vindigo.com), and Avantgo (a news service where you can get the likes of The New York Times, the Weather Channel and CNN on your Palm).If you want to stay with Palm, but can spend a bit more, consider the Palm V. Although lacking in expansion slots, it comes in asuper-slim package with a rechargeable lithium battery and a full-size screen. I also have a friend who is very happy with his snazzy, expandable new m505, but in that price range I think a PocketPC might make more sense. Here's a basic product guide:Palm m100/Handspring Visor -- Bargain basement models with 2 MB of Ram. Good starter models for the price.Distinguishing characteristics: Visor has significantly larger screen/expansion slot and fast USB cradle. Palm has slower serial.Palm m105/Visor Deluxe -- Workhorse models with 8 MB of Ram (plenty for monochrome models). Visor has bigger screen/USB/expansion slot.Palm m125/Visor Platinum -- Upper middle class models. Visor Platinum has larger screen. Both have USB/expansion slot.Palm V -- Classic, not significantly expandable. Smallest full-function PDA with lithium rechargeable battery.Visor Prism -- Cheapest and brightest Palm-branded OS, but bulky for its pricetag.Visor Edge/Palm 500/505/Visor Pro...Good luck!
The packaging is great, and the headphones come with different sizes of earbds, and a neat little carrying case.It is a very comfortable set to wear.All of which makes it a real pity that the sound quality is terrible - it sounds tinny. It has none of the quality of sound of the standard iPod earbuds.So I rate it 1 star for sound quality, but bumped it up one star for the package as a whole.
I have been reading reviews on this particular dvd player and I am almost convinced that alot of these gripes about the player are nothing more than operator error. I went on to the sony website and read the instructions for this unit and found that it is simple enough if you know what you are doing, meaning some folks who are not good in paying attention to details will miss out. No one else makes a dvd player like this that is good and affordable. My friend loves his Sony dvd changer and I am picking one up myself.
I just started playing golf and bought these because the reviews seemed to be mostly positive and these golf balls seemed like a good balance between price and quality. After using these for 18 holes, I am extremely happy that I bought them. The flight is long and straight for a beginner like me and I did not feel too bad when I lost 5 during play as these were less than $0.50/ball. The group I was playing with had Callaway Warbirds, Top Flites, Pinnacles and Bridgestones, and I did not see those golf balls fly any better than these. These golf balls are worth their price and more. Highly recommended!
I purchased this a couple of weeks ago and have been very happy with it so far. First, it is simple to use. After a few hours I got the hang of it and found the menus and overall operation pretty straight forward. I got the most recent firmware update for it and that was simple to do as well. Some people have complained about the blue ring which is used to navigate through menus, turn the volume up/down, etc. I have no problem with it and actually prefer the tactile sensation of turning the wheel as opposed to the touch wheel on the ipod. I own a Pioneer Vsx-819 receiver that has a USB port on the front that says for ipod/iphone. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is able to detect and play music from my Sansa with no problems. A simple on-screen menu lets you navigate through the artists, songs, etc. A great feature of the E260 is the option of adding up to a 16G memory card through the slot on the side of the device. Theoretically this can expand the memory from about 1000 songs to about 5000 songs. Overall, very pleased with it.
A few months ago when I decided to go wireless I went thru various Linksys wireless routers with so much frustration. The signal was not strong enough and it would not be consistent, it would go in and out. I went for Linksys because I worked on the Cisco HPR account and just wanted to support a client by being a client but I even bought the fancy Ferrari looking ones, the most expensive one, then the cheaper one, and even the older blue box looking one. The guy at J&R suggested D-Link. I was like what? I never heard of that. I took it home and it was so easy to setup thanks to the included software called Pure Networks Network Magic. It worked so good, strong signal that reached much farther away than any Linksys consumer router. I was now able to use it across the street in the park. I also purchased the D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster Draft 802.11n N Wireless USB Adapter to attach my neighbors computer to my network and it works flawlessly. I highy recommend going with this setup instead of Linksys.
The Web cam is very good really, delivery I arrive at the time everything enchants to me very well to buy in amazon everything
I got this for a New Years Eve party and loved it. Added a wonderful feel to the party and responds well to the music, however there is a slight lag, but that should be expected. Gets hot on the back of where the light comes out, but burns can be easily avoided. Just don't touch it. This is a MUST HAVE for parties and looks even cooler with a fog machine. I definitely recommend this and plan to buy Eliminator products again.
I bought this case with a western digital hard drive and it does its job. It is just the right size for the hard drive. It has an elastic band to secure the hard drive and a mesh pouch to hold small papers (post-it notes and little notepad papers) and the cord. I really like it.
I was concerned by another customer review which stated there was no direct disk acces. I thought this was the mark of a poor quality design. But when I got it I found it has direct disk access both on the front and remote. (Page 19 Owner's Manual) Also since I just got it today I am pleased with the speed of the changer etc. I have a Hitachi single I bought a couple months ago that's really slow and the MP3 only shows the first 5 letters or so. The Toshiba gives about 10 characters enough for artist and some of the track. Also notable is you can program the MP3's played up to 60 songs. Also you can change disks while one is playing. Pretty neat. I don't know if MP3's can be played randomly as another reviewer said though. I like it. Check those price compare sites and try to get S&H included, that's all the rage now. Try to get it ...less than list...it's June 11,2002. No problems to report. I wish the remote had a programmable volume control though...
this works graeat. wet the suction a little and it doesn't move. Much beter than the bean bag mount that slides all over the dashboard
Received the product promply and exactly as advertised. I was having periodic dropouts on my old modem using Cox service. Since installing this modem, I have had no dropouts and I am absolutely delighted with the performance.
This review will be short and sweet. It is everything the people that like it say it is. I especially like the ability to clean the record on the turntable without it slowing down or stopping. I'm not a DJ so some of the features aren't necessary but this thing seeems to have it all for a very reasonable price. If you were an intense audiophile I'm sure there are better turntables out therebut at 4-8 times the price. Even the one thing us nonDJs have complained about does't really bother me-lack of auto turnoff. I fully understand it would be self defeating for a DJ. Even for me, now when I listen to a record I am in front of my stereo so when the record is over I flip it or change it. If I'm moving around the house a CD will do just fine, and I no longer pass out to wake up to click click click like I did 35 years ago with another fully manual I had. DJ or not this is worth the money and more
The one dissenting opinion in these reviews was obviously written by an "uninformed person". This is far from a "Just for beginners" camera. I've been shooting 35MM SLRs for over 30 years and digital for over 5 years. This is the first affordable digital SLR... ever!... While it certainly lacks features compared to it's brothers the 1D and 1Ds and 10D, it is a worthy SLR digicam which is light years beyond anything in it's price class. Buy this camera with confidence. It will be a classic. Ignore the reviewer who gives no supporting evidence for his assertions. Sure you can pay 2 to 10 times as much and get a DSLR that is better, but do you really need it? This camera is perfect for 90% of DSLR users. Many of us are NOT beginners by a long shot!! There are plenty of professional photographers using older and less feature packed film cameras and probably shooting better pics than that reviewer!
I've given this gadget enough trial and error and am still unhappy with its quality. I have tried it in suburbs, rural no man's land and urban centers (I travel everyday all over the map for work) and it constantly let's me down. I read before that it transmits at a quality somewhere between FM and AM broadcast quality . . . It's definitely closer to AM in my opinion. Bass is totally gargled sounding and high end produces a very annoying mid-range that kills the best of my rock ipod tunes and minimizes all the immensity of Thelonius Monk and other Jazz monsters . . . don't waste your money, unless you enjoy the archaic sound of AM broadcast, which isn't so bad if you're listening to NEWS, but music, uh-uh, this transmitter is abhorable. Maybe there's nothing better out there, it seems like a difficult technology to master, but I guess I'll have to spend some more money in hopes of finding a more dependable transmitter. Thumbs down!
This is a good digital tuner unit, with solid sound quality, remote and an external antenna to improve station quality. We have had this radio for a couple of years now. I am writing this review to address the specific problem brought up by a previous reviewer, specifically that the buttons on the unit stop working. This too happened to us. After disconnecting the unit from the wall for a short period of time, we found that the buttons on the unit stopped working. At first all of the buttons were unresponsive and the unit would only respond to its remote, but at some point the side buttons came back to life and only the front ones continued to malfunction. Fortunately, after an extended power outage, the front buttons finally came back as well. This defect may recur in the future, at which point I'll try disconnecting the unit and removing the backup battery to affect a reset. The RC-CD600 is a good unit with a quirk.
Work very well with your ear phones. Squeeze to small size and hurry up and get them in your ear. Holds ear piece well and blocks out wind noise when riding the motorcycle. Recommended.Ride on.............
I work for an IT department and just installed this type of smc wireless card in a computer, and set up the access point about 20 feet up on the second floor and about 500 feet away from the pc using the card, and it is working very well so far with very few problems. If you have windows XP Professional it will recognize the wireless card as a plug and play device, and install it automatically which is very nice. As of right now the card is transmitting and recieving very well, and the only problem that we are having with it is the fact that we have alot of wiring, and other wireless devices that are transmitting in the same area that the computer is located, and therefore ocassionally have problems with a weak signal, but we haven't lost it yet. The card has a transfer rate of 11mbps which is not the fastest, but it is still fast for what we are using it for.Overall it is a great wireless card, at a great price, and is fairly stable with few problems.
Absolutely worth it! Running video from a Media Center computer to a projector is clearer AND easier. Switching is also much easier. Also, running S-Video from the E-Book PC to Video back to the Media Center makes screen captures better and easier.
Purchased these to use when out hiking. Wanted something that is fairly rugged, but not to expensive. These are lightweight and have good clarity. They are perfect for the casual user.
Speakers are ok, nothing spectacular. But they are exactly what you would expect from a set that costs this little.I needed some cheap speakers for some music at my office during the day, and these fit the bill perfectly!I would recommend them to anyone looking to fill a niche like that...
I don't understand why plugs couldn't have been standardized 100 years ago, but in the absence of that we have this... The Samsonite Grounded Adapter Plug. It may seem a little bulky, but then it accepts a multitude of universal inputs - grounded inputs - which is a feature lacking on many other adapters. It's nothing special, but it does it's job at a fair price, and it seems to be made well enough to be around for many years to come.
Fantastic card for the price. I got the card to use in a Garmin Nuvi 350 to hold music for the mp3 player function. Holds plenty of songs and works great.
These binoculars are freakin awesome!If you are looking for high end binoculars these are them. I bought them and recieved right before a recent hunting trip here in South Texas and WOW! I just cant believe how clear and how much light is gathered by this product.I was using the binoculars to scout for deer and hogs just around dusk and was loosing light quick and when four deer showed up I could easily identify the animals features. When I transitioned to the rifle (with a bushnell scope that I like alot) I could not see the deer as well and therefore passed on the shot. These binoculars outshined my scope by far and now I just purchased the Nikon Monarch 3-12 x 42 scope after being so impressed with these binoculars.I have also used these binoculars to observe deer in the field behind my house at night, yes I said it - at night. There is a little residual light from some street lamps and the deer are not visible by the naked eye except maybe a little dark spot. I take out the binos and WOW there were four deer about three hundred yards away eating some brush that I could not even see with the naked eye.BONUS -These binos also have a feature I have never experienced with binoculars before - The eye relief is actually best at about 1/2 inch away from the face. That means if you are wearing shooting glasses or sunglasses you don't have to remove them to scan.OVERALL-GREAT PRODUCT / EXCELLENT CLARITY / AMAZING LIGHT GATHERING ABILITY / UNBELIEVABLE EYE RELIEFQUESTION NO MORE - IF YOU ARE READING THIS JUST BUY THEM
Pros:Drag and Drop compatibilityFM tuner and voice recordingPhotos and videos featureColors on the screenSleek designDecent battery lifeClick wheelPrice (atleast $70 cheaper than 4GB Ipod Nano)Cons:Location of buttons, though not a big deal once you get used to it.Headphones supplied does not fit tight in earslack of good accessories.Had bought this for $95 (after MIR), its every penny worth. Very satisfied with it.
After getting fed up with a couple of 200 CD holders, I decided to try out one of these. Wow! What a difference not only in quality but also in ease of use and accessability.I have filled up both of my 200 CD cases and using them is a pain. When filled up they are difficult to zipper closed and they have also come apart due to the sheer girth of these cases.This case is wonderful. No zippers mean I don't have to worry about scratching my CD's as I put them into their holders. Plus, they hold up. I've filled up both of mine and they continue to secure the discs from harm with no problems. Opening them is easy and they stay shut when closed.Now that's it's been over a year since I purchased my first, there is only one problem: the plastic lining the case where you close it is starting to peel off. So if you do get one you may want to add some super glue or adhesive to the plastic lining just to make sure it stays in place through the years. Other than that you will be *very* satisfied with these cases!
I purchased this product almost a year ago and it does not work as advertised. If your are only using it connected to your computer it's a good product, but I purchased it to copy my home movies. And if failed the test.The first problem is that it makes noise during playback, I sent it back to Sony to get it fixed and they sent it back saying there was nothing wrong with it. If you don't mind hearing a loud static every few seconds then by all means buy it.Another problem is the format if you are like me you will want to make you own personalized menu's, well you can't do it with this machine it seems to have it's own format that looks like DVD but when you try to get the movie files you get an error.I really thought this was going to be the perfect DVR but it's not, no way near it. By pass this product and find another.
Plenty of them and kinda easy to work with. The clip to connect is not that well. But overall not bad.
I'm very pleased with the Adventure 7. The crucial question I had was 'how much can I fit in there.' I was expecting to fit the camera with a lens attached, a second lens, and a flash. I managed to fit: a Nikon D40 w/ 18-200 attached, an SB-800 flash, a Sigma 10-20mm 4-5.6, a Sigma 30mm 1.4, and a Sigma 50-150mm 2.8. I could even squeeze an Acratech Ultimate Ballhead above the Sigma 30mm. There is yet a little more space in the middle section below the D40 body and to the side of the 18-200, but that would be a really awkward spot. Granted, this takes some packing finesse, but it shows exactly how much you can fit in if you are really determined. The upper section is modest, but fine for a light jacket, lunch, and snacks for a day hike. (My jacket is pretty light, I could see a heavier jacket making it harder to fit as much else)I bought the Tamrac cinch straps to lash a tripod to the underside of the backpack. Shame on Tamrac for not just including them. I use a Gitzo 1558T, which is 14" folded up, so it pretty much matches the width of the backpack, not sticking out to catch on something. If you want to carry a longer tripod, that might not work so well - I wouldn't want a tripod sticking out six inches on each side, for example.I like the fact that the backpack does not scream "Expensive Photo Equipment!" like a photo backpack with "Canon" or "Nikon" on it would. With the latched and zippered access to the photo section, I'm not worried about somebody covertly unzipping the backpack.My one annoyance is the abundance of straps. While a good idea conceptually, with both waist and sternum straps, you have a lot of loose strap ends hanging about. Not to forget the loose strap ends for adjusting the shoulder straps. I might trim them at some point. In all, when the worst complaint I have is about long straps, that means I'm pretty darn pleased.
I used this item to hold a Power Conditioner unit by Belkin. Although the included screws did not work for this purpose, I just swapped them with bigger ones and that did the trick. Good materials, and build.
I purchased the 4g Nano for my wife for xmas. She just loves it. it's compact and functional. She had a Minni which she handed down to our daughter. this was a good buy. Battery life seems to be excellent.
I've taken approximately 850 pictures with this camera since I purchased it in late summer 2007. I'm a photo hobbyist, but I do sell a lot of the pictures I take. The images from this camera are flawless. The largest picture I have "blown-up" has been a 14x22 print and it was perfect. I owned a Canon Elan II camera before purchasing this. Since many of the settings, etc. on this one are as same as the Elan II, it took me very little time to get familiar with it. The instruction manual is very well written and explains each and every item so even a novice gets is the first time. I'd recommend this item. The price was very good and I'm very satisfied with it so far.
I have been using another brand in UK and now tried this in US.I am happy with the service from Amazon and not happy with the product. This doesn't have latest maps and trying to take me into busy areas. There was easy Freeway but it took me in different root.I am returning this device.
OK the primary reason I bought these was the price. The second reason was they are Sony.I originally thought the 200 Watt rating was marketing optimism.Once I got them hooked up to the 75W Yamaha receiver I was astounded by the clarity and "presence" these speakers have.One thing though. Don't even THINK about using the crappy speaker wire Sony Sends with these units.Minimum use 18ga. wire and preferably 16 gauge speaker wire for best sound.Overall really happy with these speakers. Heavy Metal to classic these are performers.Richard
Here is my simplified review:-It serves its purpose pretty well.-It is not any louder than my HP laptop's fan.-It blows air up, so it is probably best for a bottom air intake laptop.-The bottom is open, so it is not even an option to use on your lap.-If you use a powered usb splitter to power it, then it would be great!Powering a device from your computer (like this cooling pad) means that your computer is working to power it. My computer does feel cooler, but it runs just as much or more.For use on a desk, this is a good cooling pad and price!
Expensive cable for something that fails after a couple of years. Thankfully, InFocus now produces projectors that can use a standard VGA connection.
Looks sleek, fits perfectly, its almost an extra to the already beautiful designed Apple router. It sits perfectly on the wall, almost dissappears. Although its made of plastic its solid. What else could I want?
This is a good starter set if you just bought a laminator and don't need a lot of each size. 3 mil is kind of thin, which is OK for the bigger pouches like the letter size. The luggage tags, however, are to flimsy and I wouldn't trust them for regular air travel. The business cards may be OK if you don't abuse them.
I use film for most of my work, also I already had a 4 MP digital camera that was not getting a lot of use do to it's size. I wanted something for snapshots that I can carry with me non stop and take all those goofy Kodak moments. Controls are well placed and accessible. Since camera is so small, buttons may feel little cramped for users with big hands. Many cameras if powered on accidentally inside the case or pocket will try to open up and therefore break lens mechanism. Pentax on/off switch is very secured and if by any chance you still open it up by mistake and lens is blocked camera will not power on. I think this is an excellent feature since camera is so small and canaccidentally turn on when it's tossing and turning in your pocket.Some people complained about slow write up time to the memory card. I haven't experienced that so I can't say anything bad. It took me a while to learn how to take picture properly. It is a small camera so you have to me more careful about camera shake (aka pay more attention to shutter speed). Also since controls are so small they are not as sensitive so in order to take a pic you really need to press the shutter down.Pros:-SIZE! SIZE! SIZE! It really doesn't get any better than that. Small body that fits into Altoid tin.-Picture Quality. It's excellent for JPEG. File size is anywhere from 2.5 - 2.9 MB in the 4mp , least compression mode. It would be nice to have a TIFF there. But to answer everyone's question: yes I printed very nice super sharp 8by10 images out of this little wonder. 8by10 is all I want, if I need to go bigger I buy a better camera or use film.-Flash. Very powerful and superb even in comparison to my other bigger cameras.-LCD. Super sharp and detailed.-Battery Life. I was super skeptic about battery life but after week or so of use I can say it hold its charge and last very long time.-Ease of playback, deletion and control access. Very intuitive and well placed.-Build in memory. It's nice to have a backup 11 Megs just in case.Cons:-Placement of LCD monitor. If you try to use viewfinder and monitor is on it will blind your eye for a bit due to proximity. It is not a big deal outdoors but in dark environments it causes a bit of problems.-Viewfinder is small and cramped.-Picture quality distortion along edges. They come out a bit blurry there. It is much better than original Optio S but still not perfect-No 400 ISO. Really disappointing for low light photography. Also 200 ISO is very noisy.-No focus assist light. Makes it hard to take picture in the dark.-Zoom can have few more steps.Now you have to remember that I(you) bought this camera mainly for it's size. If you want tiff mode, superb quality pics, big zooms I think you should go for a bigger and different camera. But if you want something that will be always with you for snapshots, candits and travel photos I think this is an excellent piece of equipment. I keep my in my pocket all the time, I use it for work, pleasure and hangout. I take it kayaking, hiking and climbing. It's a snap shot camera with surprisingly powerful features, nice image quality and average zoom. My set includes an extra battery (not used yet), petax leather case, 512 memory card and Ziploc bag. And true, it is so small I misplaced it twice.
After doing some shopping for a nice HD LCD tv, I found that although this Sony is definitely pricey for its size, it more than makes up for the price difference in pure quality. Picture is very detailed, and the HD is AMAZING. I was initially going to go with a little larger set, but with a lower quailty brand...and when all is said and done, I'm glad I ended up with the 32" Sony.For my space, anything larger would have been overkill, and I'm thrilled with it. It was two minutes to set up out of the box, and the menus are very easy to navigate. (ie you do not have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out).I would highly recommend this television to anyone that wants an extremely nice tv, but would like to keep their tv from dominating their space.
Yay!!! I'm excited to be the first one to give you guys my honest opinion about the Samsung L50. I got my in blue just today and I have read the manual and played around with it a bit.Things I love:-Love that it's a pretty navy blue!-Love how little and thin it is!-Love that it came with a case!-Love that the 2.5 LCD screen is big enough!-Love that it has a rechargable battery!The picture quality is pretty good. There have been some pictures that were a little blurry but if you have a more steady hand it will come out good. I just got it today so I haven't uploaded the pictures to my computer but I am sure that they will be just as good as what it shows on the LCD screen.I love that it comes with memory already in it, but you can only take like 7 pictures and a minute worth of video. But I knew that I was going to need more memory than what they provided so I went on an ordered a Sandisk 1GB memory card on amazon for $29.99! What a great deal!! :) With this memory card you can get over 500 pictures and 45 minutes on video on the highest quality. Now check this out, on the lowest memory you can get over 5000 picture and over 5 hours of video!! How great is that? :)The reason why I rated it a 4(which if they had the option I would rate it a 4.5) is because when you zoom during recording on video mode, it mutes while it is zooming. But my advice would be just don't zoom if you don't have too or just know that it is going to mute for a while.But I will be playing with it a little more and I might get back up and inform you guys of some more stuff. But I would advice my bestest friend to get this so that means if you are looking for a cheap camera with great qualities then I would get this camera!! :)
I first tried a video iPod and found it to be completely unusable even though Apple claimed the Sony Camera listed was tested. So, I was forced into getting the only available alternative which was the transcend photo album. It's good, but really clunky in design and usability. While it has a multi-card reader connection, you never 'really' know the card is seated properly. It should 'click in' the way a memory stick in a Sony Camera does. Also, the current level of software implies you can select a copy location, but it always defaults to the /copy folder regardless of how many other folders you created with a computer. In addition, after one day the cheapo transformer they sent with it died. After contacting their tech support I was told to go and buy one at Radio Shack - no warrantee on the transformer. This does not bode well for a device I expect to travel with. It's a good thing Amazon had a easy way to get it replaced or else I would have not been a happy customer. Finally, you will be dissappointed with the screen resolution compared to the iPod. If Apple ever gets their act together and makes putting photos directly on the video iPod easier, then Transcend has an obsolete product. It's pretty good, but it could a whole lot better considering the competition out there. Transcend's website says they strive to exceed customer expectations. Clearly, they are not reaching that goal. Like I said, it's good, but for the money I expected better. For now I'll use it but it has drawbacks you need to be aware of when spending this kind of money.
I purchased this because I have a tendency to shoot tilted to the left. Immediate linear improvement in output, and will save me tons of time in post-processing. My only complaint is that is doesn't come standard.
I bought these radios for use for a cross-country move, as we needed to communicate between vehicles. They did the job well, but do not expect to get the claimed 26 mile range. We got a maximum of about 2-3 miles on open highway. The NOAA channels included came in very handy as we experienced tornado weather in North Carolina and Oklahoma. The volume could have been louder as well.
I ordered this monitor because the other reviews said it was a good deal. Big mistake. The first monitor they sent me didn't work, so i had to send it back. Then then sent me another monitor, and this second one is barely usable, as the screen flickers almost all the time. Because I didn't want to go through the bother of sending this one back again and possibly getting an even worse monitor, I am learning to live with it.I wonder if all these other reviewers are actually real people who bought the monitor or whether they work for the company that sells it. Do not trust them. This product is terrible. Spend an extra 150 bucks and buy a real monitor from dell or another reputable company.
I give the Tv five starts...everything I could hope for. Ordered from Electronic Expo via Amazon. Everything was great except for delivery. It arrived promptly and in great condition. However, Amazon states that the tv should be brought into the house, unpacked, placed on stand, and plugged in by delivery guy before signing. My delivery guy said it was a "thresh hold" delivery and want to just drop it in the garage. I told him about amazon's policy and he still didnt want to budge. He changed his mind after I told him i would refuse shipping and let him deal with it. It actually is a big deal to make sure it is working before you sign for it because you can not return a tv over 20 inches to this company, you have to go through mitsubishies warranty. We both carried it in and he waited for me to hook it up. the picture was great. I love the Tv. You cant beat the price either, after shipping and taxes i paid 2,048.00. Love it!!!
I bought 3 of these to extend the distance of my wireless signal throughout my entire condo complex. It works great. Put in a sort of triangular shape, they actually strengthen each other's signal. Great price here on Amazon.
I bought this DVD for my grandchildren for Christmas. I got it at Kohls in November. Everything worked fine for a couple of months and all of a sudden no sound. I don't have the papers on it so we couldn't take it back and I would like to know where we can have it fixed.
Its kicker wouldn't expect anything less but high quality performance that would last forever. They are pricy but i don't regret.
I bought the Helio for myself and was extremely excited to receive it. The first one I got did not synch so I had a new one sent to me. The next one synched great and I was so pleased the many things I could do with it. I soon realized that the battery life is about 36 hours (while not even using it!) Imagine if I had it turned on all the time. It's a good thing that it synchs so easily so if any info was lost I could quickly retreive it. It is ridiculous that you should change the battery virtually each day. I will be returning this product as soon as I'm done writing this. If it weren't for the battery issue I think this is a great deal and a good product. PS--I wrote to VTech customer support and have not received an answer for 8 days now. One time I called them and they spoke to me immediately and were terrific! The next time I called I had to leave a voice mail and they called back 2 days later. I am currently waiting for another call back (2 days ago).
I searched for these speakers due to the relatively high quality in a small package. I have several friends with similar speakers and I have always been impressed by the high quality sound in a very small package.There is no comparison in sound between these speakers and others that I have been exposed to. For camping (Great sound, small footprint) OR for home music in a small room (I currently have them in the kitchen (10x20 or so) this is a great set of speakers. I previously owned the JBL On-stage speakers. A lot more money than these speakers and not much better (plus, no ability to power with battery).As far as volume. There is plenty. Relative to the size of the speakers tbe volume and quality is excellent. Easily enough to fill a 10x20 room (personal experience) or to fill a campsite with plenty of good tunes. Note that the speaker volume is adjusted by a volume control on the speakers as well as the volume on the Ipod.As far as another reviewer stating that these are imitations and there is an "original". Hard to know. But, Made In China. I suspect that ALL of the speakers with this same appearance are made by the SAME manufacturer and are in fact the same product marketed under different names. (This particular product is Inspire. Their website is http://www.inspiretech.com/). So spend more money if you like, but I suspect the product is the same
If you are looking for an enclosure with multiple interfaces, nice form factor, and ease of installation, then this drive is for you. Just don't expected it to have enough power to drive anything in the terabyte range. Other than that, this product looks nice and functions well.
I bought this to replace one by MacAlly that came apart suddenly when I pulled it out of the charger, and was unfortunately disappointed. Free stations must be not only free but completely silent of any sort of static or else it'll come through on the transmission. In rural areas this is easy, but in any city with a population over 100,000 this has proven nearly impossible. The only feature I prefer over the MacAlly is the one-piece construction. (Although it does make the display difficult to read when driving.) It's at best an average transmitter, but there are many to be had of equal quality for less money.
Samsung had my trust from previous 2 printers that my family still uses. This is my 3rd Samsung printer. Not disappointed. Economical. I refilled the starter cartridge [...] Remove plastic cap, refill, put the cap back.Print quality from all 3 Samsung printers (5, 2 and 1 year old) is good. The only maintenance was to replace the cartridges.
The plastic is a cheaper quality than the real Apple one, but works just the same and a great price.
THe low price comes at a price. So far 3 B/W cartridges haveperformed adequately but quality not as hi as store brands orCanon originals. The first color cartridge simply didn't work.I'm using on MP-390 which specifies BCI-21 (not -24),but store brand BCI-24 compatible cartridges have worked fine.
I got my 430EX II on a chance, i had placed order for a 430EX and noticed a local store had the 430EX II for a bit more hence I ended up getting this one.First off the flash is very well built. The adjustable head is solid and yet easy to move (90 vertical, 180 horizontal). The flash instructions are simple and it integrates with my Canon 40D almost all the time. Its a good beginner flash but after a while you are left asking for a bit more 'power'. Do not get me wrong, it is a good flash and has saved countless shots, however I wish sometimes it had a bit more reach (especially when bouncing off a wall).It has a very fast recycle time. I am using E2 Lithium batteries and they are going strong with over 1200 shots taken. I have noticed it now takes about 1 second to recycle between shots. It still is very silent on its recharge.I also love the convenience of changing flash settings from the camera itself and I love the much needed focus assist lamp for dark areas.However, I have to say that sometimes the ETTL II does not pick up the zoom position of the lens. This makes for dark images on my 40D as it does not pick up the zoom information and you end up with darker pictures.If you do get an external flash I highly suggest you get yourself a omnibounce or something for the times there is no walls nearby to bounce off. A good omni bounce or diffuser will make your pictures stand out!So the question is should you get the 430EX II or save money on the 430EX (if available). Well the 430EX is cheaper, however the 430EX II seems to have its benefits however small they may be. For me the benefits out weight the cost however it is not enough to warrent buying the 430 EX II. I am happy with my purchase however people in the community do say I should have just paid the additional 70 and gotten the 580EX II and you know they are right!
This router is the best I have used to date. There may be others that perform as well. However, if speed, reliability, and power to transmit a signal across the house are your requirements, then this router will do the job.
I was very unsure as to exactly what plugs I would need when traveling to different countries in Europe but this took care of them all. I used these adapters in conjunction with a travel surge protector to give me more outletsSimran SM-60 110V-250V Universal 3 Outlet Power Strip/Surge Protector for Worldwide Travel with Overload Protection, Black.I had zero issues with functionality with multiple locations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Cyprus. The two small round posts were used in the Netherlands and Germany and the larger 3 posts set at angles from each other was used in Cyprus.This does not change the voltage! Whatever you plug into the adapter has to be able to support the higher voltage used in Europe. i was able to plug in a 3 prong surge protector to give me more outlets and it worked great. My wife also plugged in her dual voltage hair dryer and dual voltage straightener directly to this adapter and through the surge protector that was plugged into this adapter. I would say she was the biggest stress tester of the device and it worked great.It came with all three adapters put together but after I took it apart to use them I couldn't figure out how it goes back together. However, they are each so small it didn't really matter. Also, depending on the kind of wall outlet you plug the adapters into you may have to work on a good fit. I think this has more to do with the wall outlet than the adapter.Bottom line - it worked great across several countries in Europe and I had zero issues.
This is for Ricoh Printer cartridge 88279. These are the 5,000 page cartridges, not the 15,000 page cartridges. If you don't need to use the printer for vast print jobs the lower price may interest you. If, however, you do a lot of color printing, which is why I bought this printer in the first place, go elsewhere. You are paying about half the price but receiving one third the product.
I bought this at Best buy and have watched, Aeon Flux and Chronciles of Riddick and they are AMAZING looking, Charlize theron looks amazing in HD. For the money you cant go wrong. I would say get this right now instead of Blueray, Blueray at the moment doesnt have as good of picture and has tons of bugs currently. HD-DVD is the way to go.
my dealer installed this on my bmw. it was inexpensive and easy. i suggest a ~$5 visor clip (also off amazon) so that the detector can be really hidden as much as possible (that is, no suction cups/cup marks.
Dont buy any other brand! I did and was sorry. the cheap imitations are JUNK. Sure Nikon costs more but its worth it. I d give it 5 stars, but the plug on the cord should really be a 90 degree bend like nikons other remote switches. Its easy to break one of these sticking straight out of the camera.
I would not recommend purchasing this product. The ear bud casing breaks very easily, they didn't last a month.
I have not had the opportunity to use this Protection Plan yet. Hopefully, I won't need to. But it sounded like a good one and I wouldn't be without one. I had to send my Rebel XT in at least twice to get fixed, due to focusing issues. The first time Canon fixed it as a "Courtesy" to me with no charge. The second time I had to get it fixed (for the same problem: focusing issues) I got charged $195. I since retired it and bought the EOS 40D. So, if I ever need to use this "Plan", I'll enter another review at that time.
Don't confuse this model with the LC-37D5U which does come with a Cable Card Slot. I have come across other sites which have listed the incorrect model number as well in their description. This is model LC-37GB5U which does not come with a Cable Card Slot.Other difference I was told is that this also does not have the Over the Air TV Guide Features. With so many different 37" Sharp Models available and coming out, it's no wonder potential buyers can get confused or mislead. It's probably best to get the detailed product descriptions from the manufacturer's websites instead since sometimes reviewers don't realize they are reviewing the wrong model.(...)There is a price difference between both models so make sure you are entering the right model number
Perfect fit. Does the job really well with the quality of the picture. Screws right on nice an tight. Definitely recommend this.
For the price, I was expecting to receive those flimsy soft plastic sleeves (like you see in CD carrying albums). I was pleasantly suprised to find that these are much higher quality. They are made of a flexible, firm plastic with a black felt-paper insert in the middle so that you can place two separate CDs in each sleeve with each CD being protected. They seem very durable, much more so than the hard plastic CD cases that come with regular CDs (which crack at the slightest drop). These are also much lighter and thinner than regular CD cases. I am able to fit two sleeves (4 CDs) in the same space on my CD tower as one single regular case.I burn CDs regularly. Using the Adaptec Easy CD Jewel Case creator, I can print a &quot;front cover insert&quot; and it fits perfectly inside the sleeve with the CD itself.I think these are a great value, and an excellent add-on when buying a CD-R spindle (like from Memorex).
This is a simple device that is quite handy when charging multiple devices in a car. Nothing elaborate or special. It just works.
I've had mine for about a year and it's still doing well. I only use it very occasionally since I have 30GB player (that is my main player) but I wanted one that I could stick in my pocket or hang around my neck and not be weighed down or have to worry too much (comparatively) if I broke it or lost it. I use mine mostly for the radio and I usually just load my latest favorite CDs on it for MP3 listening. Let me tell you, this thing gets better radio reception than the stereo I have in my living room. My main issue is that it keeps losing my radio presets, but that's not a huge deal (just a little irritating). I'm not sure of the wisdom of having the neckstrap attach to the part that comes OFF the player, but it seems to slide on pretty snugly so I haven't had any issues from that (yet, knock wood). The earbuds that come with it suck, but that's easily remedied. I'm not sure that I would recommend it as someone's main player, but it's a good backup/secondary. For the most part it's a nice little player for the money (if you can get it for less than $30).
After about 30 minutes of initial setup, i have "tweaked" the setup a couple of times. This remote is completely customizable and can control every function of your equipment. Well worth the extra money over the similiar one thats sold in walmart and target (extra buttons if you have digital cable). An excellent buy. This is the third universal I have tried with my setup, and it works perfectly.
I bought this product to replace the charger I broke for my ipod shuffle. I really like the fact that I don't have to rely on using my computer to charge it. The cable also disconnects from the electric plug in, so you can essentially connect any USB cable to charge any electronic device. That adaptability of the adapter makes it perfect for long lasting use. For such a reasonable price, what is there to lose?
I bought this unit with two WD Caviar 500GB drives. The unit is great, I get around 7-8MBps transfer rates on the unit over 100Mbps connections. I have used the fun_plug (Yahoo! Search it) hack to let me use the underlying Linux OS on the unit so that I can have more functionality (rsync server, nfs server, ssh server, and lighttp server). The rsync server functionality is particularly helpful if you have Linux or Mac OS X boxes in the house and want to backup using rsync -- rsync over the defaul cifs mounts is very unreliable because of cifs limitations. But, if you are using this strictly for storage without the need to hack it, it is still a great buy. I got a 1TB NAS unit for a total price of $411, which is a great deal.
I did a lot of research before buying this package. Here are my requirements:1. It has to have HDMI support.2. It has to be black (to blend in with my projector setup, and flat black walls).3. It has to have A LOT of inputs.4. It has to be under $1000 (yeah, I am not made of money).5. It has to support 7.1.6. It would be a bonus to get speakers with the set.After much research of audio forums and other review sites like cnet, I settled on HT-SR800 bundle. Other competing systems may be cheaper, but most of them had no 7.1 support, or had very few inputs on the back. The price was even cheaper than I thought possible, especially with free shipping.The system came in a very large box. It was very well packed, and suffered no damage even with all the shipping abuse (cracked side and corner).After mounting the speakers, I followed the instructions to calibrate the system. It was amazingly easy to setup. The calibration microphone was a pleasant surprise, normally a feature on more expansive systems. I put the microphone, with a very long cord, on top of the center theater seat. The system then went through sound testing for each speaker. I guessed that microphone acted as a volume test for volume calibration on each speaker. The entire setup process took no more than 1 hour for me.The first movie we tried was Gladiator, with DTS audio. Right away, I discovered that HDMI port for this system had no sound. I had to connect an optical cable from my DVD player to get sound working. But once it worked, I was amazed at the quality of sound the bundled speakers produced. Make no mistake that these are no "audiophile" speakers, but they are decent for the money, and sounded very clear for high notes and dialogs. The active sub was also decent for a small to medium sized room. I considered the speakers as bonus to a very well made receiver.After the DVD test, I began to add my sleuth of devices to the system. I added Panasonic DVD recorder/HD TV tunner to HDMI 1, Philips 1080P DVD player to HDMI 2, Xbox 360 to Component, Playstation 2 to SVdieo 1, Xbox to SVideo 2. The system had no HDMI upconvert for the other ports. You will have to run SVideo out for it to work.Pros: Very good receiver for the price, with speakers as bonus. Supports HDMI, has A LOT of inputs on the back, free shipping from Amazon.Cons: HDMI has no sound, need to connect Svideo and composite for output if you have those devices, input and outputs are some what difficult to navigate but can be solved with a good programmable remote.All in all, it was a very good system for the price.
Order this item from Ace Digital Club. They told me this item whas no longer available. They sent me two CF card, I ordered SD. The Kingston Technologies SD card was 133X speed. The Sandisk was 66X. I was E-mailed that they were sending me a replacement for the incorrect order but have not received as of this date, 8-5-2006. I have had the Kington Technologies 512 MB card in the past and it was nice for faster recovery from photo shoots.
The product was shipped fast and it is working very good, I'm so please with this purchase.
I got these earbuds about 4 months ago. They are by far the best sounding and fitting earbuds I've ever owned. The bass is deep but not muddy, you can hear the crystal clear highs and mids too. I hear things in my music I never knew it was there. Too bad that every time I tried to take them out of their bag I had to unknot the wiring. It was like trying to untangle crhistmas lights! The cables for the earphones were so thin that it's nearly impossible to keep them stored without tangling.My only other complaint was that the cord was made up of two pieces. I personally couldn't see myself using the earbuds without the extension piece because the cord would is only about a 1.5 feet without it. The earbuds also use the around-the-head design as opposed to the Y-design, meaning one side of the cord is longer than the other so you can keep the cord from being in front of you (which it a pointless design feature).So my suggestions to Phillips: 1) make the wires thicker and with more insulation and 2) get rid of the two piece cord and make it a Y-design cable! But if you think you can get past those two things, you will not be dissapointed with the sound.
Purchased my Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound speaker System back in July of 2007 with my computer system. Sounded pretty good (bass isn't the best)but I could live with it. After two years I started to have problems with the pod and then the system stopped working. I went to the Logitech web site and they said the site was down. It finally started to work and I sent a e-mail to Logitech and told them what was going on and never got a response. I had a computer tech check them out and he couldn't figure it out. I will never buy anything from Logitech again. There is NO customer service.
Got this camera after reading good reviews. Out of the box, I noticed there was a couple of dust particles INSIDE of the lens. I then compared it to another new S3 that a coworker purchased- she has dust particles inside her lens. Went to Walmart to have a look at their new S3- dust in that lens. What's up with that? I was hoping to just return it and get one without a dust covered lens. But no, not an option. Guess I'll pay to have it sent to Canon to have them clean it like it should have been in the first place. I encourage all to use a small flashlight aimed at an angle, and look at the inside of the second layer of glass in the lens. Or just look at it in the sunlight. Dust?Otherwise, this camera is excellent so far. Love the movie mode. The zoom produces a surprisingly good image in good light. This camera feels so good in my hand! Too bad about about the dust.
The portable TV is just what I wanted. Great picture and very light considering it is a VCR combo. The only reason I gave 4 stars is the volume does not work well, it has to be turned all the way up to hear anything. Otherwise quite happy with the product.
After years of using PC's with a "virus" called Windows, I made the switch to Macintosh with an iBook G4 and the iMac G5 and haven't regretted it since. The operating system is rock solid. In fact, after nearly two years of using both Mac's, I haven't had the OS crash even ONCE. Sure, I've had some applications hang up or quit unexpectedly, but they NEVER took the operating system with it (I just used "Force Quit" and tried again). As a comparison, my old Windows 98 system couldn't make it 2 hours without needing a re-boot.Yes, there isn't as much software available for the Mac's, but if you look around a while, you can find a program that'll do whatever a PC can do, many times even better.No viruses, no spyware, no non-sense. The Macintosh just works.
it does what I need. I would recommend it to anyone that needs this cable for their computer. Very satisfied with it
Works just as you expected, protect your lens without negative effects on your pictures.I owned a couple of cheaper lenses and I noted the difference since I received this one.The glass quality is really notable, and as the description indicates, it's very easy to clean, if you need to, because you can use it for a long time without the need to clean it (as need to do on my old filters)As many internet reviews indicates, you can't go wrong with B+W
I would strongly urge anybody that is considering an Epson printer to be cautious. Although I certainly do not EXPECT your experience to be the same as mine, as an active consumer I wish to convey my frustrations with Epson care/service/support.About two years back I had an Epson Stylus Inkjet (forget which model now) that failed while still under warranty. I mean, the printer FROZE my computer and there were HUNDREDS of crossed out (RED) printer icons all over my screen. Then I began getting code imposed over my desktop screen with words like "printer failed" in the message. Yes, at the time I had an Apple computer, but that's of lesser relevance...I called Epson, as my printer was still under warranty for about 8 more weeks. They said they recognized this sounded bad and wanted me to send the printer in (at my expense, start the tab running $). I did. On the same call, they said they could either send me a new printer, or I could- under THE CIRCUMSTANCES I had- go buy one from a local store to have immediately and they'd reimburse me. I opted to buy locally. I bought ANOTHER same model while mine was in transit to Epson (tab $ increase).Then came the true frustration. Epson spent NEARLY 3 months in "processing" my return authorization. They acknowledged they had received it. They would NOT reimburse me for a new one. They claimed that they needed to determine if my printer was failing due to defect or negligence (I included SCREEN SHOTS in the return box of nasty printer icons covering my frozen computer, how can that be negligence?).After many, many calls to Epson service, they continued to say they could not yet reimburse me. At one point, they even tried to say that I should NOT have bought one locally as their standard procedure would be to send a warranty replacement from their warehouse. On this point they quickly withdrew, since I had phone records of who I had talked to.Needless to say, after several months go by, I was told with finality that:"Epson would not repair nor replace my printer because it was no longer under warranty."Now, I had a relatively NEW printer from them (this one started having printer head alignment problems in the first few months) and they had held my returned inkjet printer from OVER A MONTH from BEFORE my warranty expired. Now, instead of being out only the original $250 for my original printer, I had patronized a company that had given me difficulty with ANOTHER $300, and also about $20 shipping, and about 50 hours of my time.I've had a Canon i950 6-color inkjet with borderless printing that I am extremely happy with since then. Cheers.
I bought this for my aging immigrant mother. Loaded it with the ethnic mp3 music, and photos of all her kids, grand kids, and great grand kids. Got the USB flash drives for my siblings as well so they could load their content.Of course mom said she didn't want it. And after I turned it and plugged the headphones in (she's hard of hearing), she sat there glued and transfixed for over an hour humming along with tears welling up in her eyes. Apparently some of the ethnic folk songs I downloaded from the internet were old standards her mother used to sing to her when she was just a child.I especially liked the big screen with 800x600 resolution, excellent brightness and contrast, and the 3:4 aspect ratio. Works perfectly with my digital pix, and there's no black border around the pictures. It can be displayed in either portrait or landscape mode. I set it up for landscape, and rotated the few portrait pix so there's a border with those.After my wife saw this digital photo frame, she said she wants to get one for her parents for Christmas. Hope the price doesn't go up because of this review!!! :)
if you have a decent system and are just trying to get some more kick this will do itit splits the 240 watts between 2 channels so 120 per side at peek so good add on that won't require new speakers.
Beautiful saturated colors, but what makes it stand out from its far-behind competitors is the black level. The blacks in the darkest part of the picture are so deep that its virtually unchanged when the TV is turned off. That's the technology that puts Panasonic plasmas ahead of the competition - the ability to turn off the pixels completely without any residual or offset emission from the darkest pixels. The other brands (Samsung, Phillips, etc) cannot do that and the result is some shade of grey in the darkest shadows rather than pure black. Deep blacks = better contrast = more vibrant colors. I did a lot of side by side comparison at stores before settling for this one. Among equivalent models none could touch the Panasonic.
Only 50 million? Geez, the technology behind it makes it a cool billion at least! From the soothing sounds of the ink being placed on the paper reminiscent to the sound of the ocean, to the orgasmic variety of colors swiftly moving through the printer into my eagerly waiting hands, all of my senses were tantalized. I frequently wondered if my life had anymore meaning than my affection for Care bears, My Little pony, or 70s scat porn, but now I have this printer and know the truth. I have changed. And in a way... buying this 50,000,000 dollar printer saved my life.A++++ Would buy again!
I only give this four stars because I know there are better mics out there. Having just written that, I love this mic. No wires, just slide it in and go. I got this mic shortly after purchasing an Optura 20 and noticing the terrible motor noise. Using the mic, I no longer have the motor noise and I am not sure how some of these other reviewers are getting zoom noise because I am not getting any. The mic also pics up wanted sound better than the internal mic.
5 meters is the spec limit for a USB cable, so I wanted a high quality cable that would not have transmission errors. This cable did the job for me. Recommended.
Great product, the retractable cord barely ever gets tangled and works well. They feel a little cheap, but it's all plastic anyway and it's been pretty durable.
After looking at all the monitors for high resolution graphics work available on the market and checking their quality and support levels I settled on this monitor and have not been disappointed. This monitor does not have the trinitron screen grid where two horizontal support wires show up on your screen at high resolution settings (very annoying!) that is common in high end monitors. Take this baby to the max resolution of the monitor and you seen nothing but rich unmarred colorful pixels.Hitachi should get more credit as a company for the quality of their products.
This little printer is perfect for trips. It is compact and light. It has a very good resolutions in b&amp;w and in color too. It has two disadvantages, the first one is you can't use any kind of paper (look technical information) and the second is you have to change ink cartdriges for print in color and b&amp;w. But it has a very good characteristic against other portable printers, it can support both 110 or 220 volts, without buying any additional product. As I said, it is perfect for trips, domestic and international.
I work from home nearly full time and spend hours a day on the phone. I've been through a couple other headsets and have found this one to be the best, by far. It is comfortable to wear, while being easy to attach and remove from the ear. And, perhaps most importantly, the sound quality is terrific. Both microphone and speaker produce high quality results and I end up wearing this thing as an extension of my ear!I'm using this with a Panasonic 5.8ghz cordless phone...works great. High quality results for a small cost.
We have had two of these now the first one died after a year and a half. The second died after 5 months. The warrenty is only 3 months. I believe they are designed to fail after so many uses. This is not a good DVD player.
I bought a iriver ifp 190 last december, for 100 and 20 rebate(turned out to be 80).Strength: iriver is expensive comparing to other brand flash mp3 of the same compacity, but the voice quality is great. The sennheiser earphone provides pleasant music experience. The brand definitely worth what it costs. Besides, it is small, it is light, it is flash storiged, it is durable and more resistant to hitting and dropping. I have used for 4 months, it still works perfectly and provide enjoyable music experience.Weakness: I got a gold one, and I would perfer a silver one. The price has dropped 20 since I bought it, this is a pity.Overal: A pretty nice light flash mp3 worth more than what it costs.
The refresh function is something that I have not seen on many chargers. What it does is , it drains the battery completely before it charges it up again. As an old radio control hobbyist I know the value of this function. This simple function can greatly extend the life of rechargeable batteries. Without getting technical if a battery is only used for say an hour and recharged, and this pattern is repeated over and over after a while a battery that has the potential for lasting 2 hours will only ever give you that hour that you have been using it for.
I bought these for a trip to Costa Rica. They are certainly compact and lightweight, but they don't really work very well. They take a while to focus, and are difficult to use in highly wooded areas (i.e. for bird/nature watching). The sight is pretty small too. In hindsight, I'd rather spend more money and get a little better pair.
None of the 3 silicone ear pieces would fit in my ears. Never had a similar problem with any other earphones I have owned. Even the smallest size is close to 3/4 of an inch in diameter and they are hard and not very flexible.You need huge ear canals to use these things and sound quality is poor when they don't fit properly.Would not recommend these to anyone unless they can comfortably fit a medium size olive in their ears!
This product is very usefull for my camera ,18-55 mm + 55-250 mm lenses ,spare battery,lenses and sdcards.All in a bag what can i want. I've to strongly recommended .
The Lowepro Nova 5 AW Camera Bag is an excellent product. It is well made and it provides very good protection all of my digital cameras.
I've read all the Vorkosigian books, and was a little skeptical over a novel with a medieval setting, featuring spirits/ghosts, but it really is a great read!
What happened? I was charged but not have received wireless card.John
I have had numerous problems with this drive. It has successfully burned CDs 3 times since installation. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the device, switched around the cabling in my machine, updated my chipset, and updated Nero. Nothing works. I would strongly recommend that before buying this or any other Aopen DVD drive, you check Aopen's forums.I personally will not be purchasing another Aopen product. It isn't worth the hassle.
I use an ancient Logitech MX700 mouse with this pad and it works incredibly. Pad is four years old and starting to de-laminate and curl. Now I have to buy a new one. Still 4 years of heavy use is acceptable. I use this primarily for AutoCAD drafting and the accuracy in the way the laser reads this pad is incredible. I can move the cursor faster and with greater ease. I wish it wasn't so expensive for a thin sheet of plastic!!
I didn't have high expectations for this program but I was pleasantly surprised. Even though my handwriting was sloppy and often ran uphill, the software recognized the overwhelming majority of words. I could easily correct those it didn't. It also seemed to learn words that were unfamiliar to it such as "ePortfolio". After I corrected that word twice it recognized it in subsequent pages. It has a setting for object recognition as well. For the price, I was glad I bought it.
it works fine but it have some interuption from the radio station i do not know.but it looks fine so far i have it three weeks.
This camera takes great pictures when everything is going your way. Colors are rich and vibrant. Camera also haully functional manual controls for the enthusiast.However, this camera has flaws which absolutely ruin an otherwise great product.Negatives:1.) Subtantial barrelling at widest zoom. The effect was some of the most pronounced I've ever seen (really evident with indoor close-up flash/nonflash shots). Of course, as you extend the zoom a little bit, the effect goes away, but for an expensive camera to have this issue where you have to constantly extend the zoom to eliminate this detrimental effect is unforgiveable. Far cheaper cameras don't have this issue...2.) As with many Canon digital cameras, I noticed the dreaded purple chromatic aberration. For instance, when you focus on a shaded tree against the blue sky in late afternoon, you can see what I mean by purple halo effect surrounding the branches. While purple fringing is an issue with digital cameras, the S70 exhibited this problem to a much larger degree than my Olympus C-3000 or Sony DSCW1, which are MUCH, MUCH better in this regard.3.) Nightime shots are competent, but less vibrant and detailed than others in its price range.4.) Sliding door needs to go. Such moving parts will ultimately fail. It acts sturdy but ultimately it's geared to loosen up to the point where the door mechanism will slide a little and turn the camera off. Canon: if you're listening, get rid of these doors (don't copy the popular Olympus cameras which have this same silly flaw).5.) Proprietary Li-Ion batteries need to go. They charge fast and hold a decent charge, but are expensive to replace or to get a spare. If you run out of juice on a vacation while hiking, for instance, you can't put a AA in there as you could with its cheaper Powershot brothers.I really wanted to like this camera as it has all the features that I was looking for: a prosumer camera with sturdy body and LCD screen (plastic cover over LCD is great).However, the flaws of barrelling or purple fringing make this a true deal killer. Other flaws I listed could be forgiven if the images were without such noticeable defects.....I'll wait and hold off for upcoming improved products.
My shaver works like it was brand new again. The blade and foil are a little spendy though, because your lucky if you can a full year's use out of them.
Sure is nice not having to hunt and peck for keyboard keys to continue my presentations. This product works reliably up to about 20 to 30 feet. I haven't tested its muscle beyond that.Worked so well, I bought another for my coworker.
I bought it for my Bose system and the sound quality is very good. Did look at a lot of other reviews before deciding to buy this one, especially compared to the Philips one which is available at Walmart for $15. I am impressed with the sound quality. I can notice a difference when compared to the previous toslink cable that I had (Monster brand). This one has a click lock as well, so latches in pretty well.
Ok ... I reviewed the lime green one and, since I bought two of these, I'll review this one too. It's as wonderful as the other one. This one was bought as a gift because, once people see these, they want to have one. You can't go wrond with this ... price is great, it's fun, and shipping is really fast.
These RJ Crimpers do the job as expected and have a fairly solid feel to them. The ratcheting mechanism could be a little better, but for the price it does just fine. If you're a professional, you will probably want the Ideal or similar brand of crimpers for the hundreds or more of connectors you'll do a week. For all you DIY guys who will use them a few times a year, they are great and will do fine for your home networking projects. I never use the strippers or cutters on the tool as they never seem to do that great a job without more effort than a razor knife and wire cutters, but that is the same with all other brands of the same tool across the board.
This is a great little voice recorder to have! It is handy in situations where it would be impractical or impossible to jot down notes. The voice recorder is quite small and lightweight. It is quite user friendly. The sound quality is excellent. This is the nicest voice recorder I ever had!
Set up:My husband and I toyed around with the idea of having an in-ground pool installed, but since we are newlyweds and still working on finances, we decided to get a cheapie above-ground pool to tide us over (no pun intended!) It was a pain to set up at first, when we tried to install it on what seemed to be the level part of our yard. Trust me, no matter how level an area seems to be, it isn't. We took it down and moved it to our concrete patio. The instructions say not to install on concrete, but the Intex website said it was fine as long as a ground cover was used. We set up the pool again to find that our seemingly level patio was far from being level at all. Since it was such a cheap pool, we decided to level it by stuffing some old cushions underneath the lower sides after it was emptied, then we filled it back up. It took a few people and a little effort but now the pool is at near-capacity and swims great!Maintenance:This pool DEFINITELY needs chemicals. The filter is basically useless, except to circulate water around. About 2 weeks after we set the pool up, my husband and I both got TERRIBLE ear infections from the water. Seriously, I had never been in so much pain. My ears bled from the inside and I had an eardrum rupture. I refused to get in the water for 3 weeks after that. Finally we got test strips that tested the Ph, chlorine, alkalinity, etc and got the appropriate chemicals to keep the water clean and healthy.Recreation:My husband and I love it. It's perfect for relaxing in the evenings or for getting a tan. We can both fit full-sized floats inside and relax together. It's also fun to walk around the inside perimeter in a circular path (say, counter-clockwise) and create a sort of whirlpool-like current. When you stop and sit down in the water it pushes you around like a lazy river. It's so much fun! I giggle like a little girl when we do that! Or you can create the whirlpool and try to swim against the current and go nowhere! That's great for exercise and it's fun, too.Durability:Despite being moved several times, drained, refilled, and abused by our concrete flooring, this pool has been quite durable. Even my 2 poodles with long toenails jump up on the inflated ring side and watch us swim, and they've yet to puncture the side or the ring. This is our first year of use, so I am not sure how it will be next year if we keep this one though.Overall:I highly recommend this pool for it's size, price, and fun factor. It's just enough to bring summer smiles!
Very good quality and Price compared to other products in Amazon i would gladly recommend this product to any one needing this product
I just received my GPS mount, it was very easy to install on the bike. Getting the new battery cover on the GPS was a bit tricky but worked. The GPS unit snaps right on to the handlebar mount and can be taken off very easily. I ride mostly on paved trails and the unit worked fine the entire time. Would recommend for anyone who has an ETrex GPS and goes biking a lot.
I installed this camera on the windowsill of our unheated-in-winter (unless we're there) cabin in the mountains in Colorado - looking out at the view there. These Panasonic IP cameras can be pricey, but the higher the price - the more bells and whistles you get (this one, for example, can take the cold). Installation is a breeze - little to no knowledge of networking is required (though it's helpful in order to understand what's going-on) - and the seamless set-up of free web monitoring through the included DNS service is a huge plus. The picture and video is pretty darn good, considering it's just a 300K pixel camera (as are most in this and lower price ranges), and the motion sensor really will e-mail you a photo when something triggers it (if you've set it up to do so). I've got two more less-elegant Panasonic cams in my home for watching the cats (and any "visitors") when we're away, and they've operated for months in trouble-free fashion. If you've got a wealth of networking knowledge and a skinny wallet you can buy the less-costly, brand-X, IP cameras, set-up your own, free, Dynamic DNS account, open the ports on your router, copy the IP addresses from one place to another, and piece-meal it all together - or you can spend a little more and let the Panasonic camera and the included software do it all for you.
I purchased the Iomega 500 GB external hard drive SilverSeries. It worked fine for nearly 3 months, then it failed.Started clunking and no computer could read it.Sent it to Iomega data recovery and was quoted $2700 toget the files off the drive!! My god, unless there was amap in those files to the lost gold of El Dorado, itwould not be worth that price!Buyer beware!!!...... you get what you pay for... cheapdrive, but very short life. They say I can get a replacementdrive.... right, like I would trust my vacation photoson a drive that might just die at any time.
This little radio has the best tuner I have ever seen in ANY radio. Picks up stations that other radios can't come close to receiving, even with background hiss.Full, rich sound. Worth every penny!
This is my first digital camera and I love it! It's small and very easy to use. There's plenty of advanced features to add effects on the computer and different modes which are a lot of fun to mess around with when taking random shots. The battery lasted through several nights of going out (with turning the camera on and off)and the picture quality is fantastic! I would highly recommend this camera to first time buyers, or to anyone who wants a new, easy-to-use one!
I bought this keyboard a couple of weeks ago, and I did not like it from the beginning, but decided to give some time to accommodate to unfamiliar layout. Now I fed up with it.I type this review on it, so I get the reinforcement to my one star rating every space between the words - namely the curved space bar is almost not moving down when you press it not in the center...I hoped that Microsoft knows to manufacture at least hardware.Unfortunately their hardware quality is consistent with their software.
I thought this would work great for me. It's roomy and soft. I also have the same problem of my iPac comming on while in this case and then I have no power when I want to use it and any new information is lost.
I bought this case for my wife who uses and abuses her Palm Pilot all the time. She has found it sturdy and has not had any problems opening it. Only drawback so far is hot-sincing is more difficult because the port is not as accessible.
With giant's like Microsoft, Apple out there make cash hand over fist it's good to know what the little guy is still giving them competition.
I bought this backpack and it was better than I spected. If you need a good backpack you should try a targus, and this one is a great model from the targus brand
I use these with my RS-1. I'm a very picky listener. These do not change/degrade the sound whatsoever.
This camcorder offers the best features compared to similarly priced other brands (JVC and Panasonic), which include flash memory option, USB cable, and bigger video light. It is not as compact as JVC or Panasonic, but small enough to fit small bags. I have not had problems with the cassette insertion mechanism of the camera. It seems to be the best deal for the price.
Worked for about three months then wouldn't take a charge, Logitech is no help at all, they tell me to jam a piece of paper between the battery and the battery case, but still doesn't work. For a $200 remote control you expect a lot more in terms of quality. Read more online the battery charging issue is HUGE, it happens to a large percentage of these remotes.I wish it just took regular batteries not this fancy charger since it causes nothing but problems, save your hard earned money, these things have a shelf life of less than a year.
First started buying these at 0ffice Dep0t, same brand, quality of plastic pages was heavy duty. Since about two years ago 0D no longer stocks. I have bought these several times through Amazon since then.Now to answers the previous reviews question about how long they last... well the quality of the plastic is getting thinner and thinner (weaker). And get this, the price keeps climbing every time they drop the quality! So, be extremely gentle when you turn the plastic pages or they will tear. Don't use heavy grade stock paper in them, puts to to much stress on the thin plastic sleeves. So to sum up they do not last very long... unless you leave them in your desk or brief case and don't touch them.Hey manufacture... I would be willing to pay more... if you make them heavy duty again!!! If anyone knows of a manufacture that is making this style horizontal easel display that's heavy duty please let me know I would like to buy a lot of them. These are only lasting me 2-3 months.
This Sony Lithium Battery is excellent for the price. You can't beat it. Shipping was excellent. Since i needed only one battery (not two, which is the usual sales), this one was the best brand for the price for the number of batteries i needed.
I have to admit looking at it at first glance it does appear to be a piece of cheap plastic, yet the thing actually has repaired discs for me that family video could not repair with their commercial machine. The most important step after using the device is to buffer the DVD with the buffing pad otherwise it won't work well. The reason I gave this thing 4 stars is because it doesn't work at all with mini-dvds, which is disappointing. They should release a mini-dvd repair machine as well because I have some gamecube discs that are scratched up.
I know these look old school, but they are perfect for running. I sweat a lot and the more expensive ear buds are ruined just as fast as these. For the price, these are great.
I bought this SD card for 2 applications:1) I am a musician who records himself and his students practicing with a "mere" digital pocket camera (both aPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)and aCanon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, depending on which movie format I need -- this card works great in both) set on "movie" mode. I've reached the point where I've needed more storage time than I had on the high-performance/speed 2GB Kingston and SanDisk cards I was using, and this card has performed remarkably well.2) I also make audio-only recordings of myself, as well as rehearsals and performances of larger ensembles I play with on myZoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder, and this card should provide about 8-hours of recording time at CD quality. I tend to record at higher quality levels (up to 96kHz, 24-bit), so I need more recording space than most. The device (advertised to accept up to 16GB SD cards) takes a while to recognize this card and to format it, but it seems to work pretty well after that.I was VERY impressed with this card, and the price is almost so low it's scary -- but I believe it's worth it, at least for recording video. As for audio....The biggest negative is that once it has a bunch of data on it, it takes a VERY long time to format (also, the H2 can't recognize it -- not even to reformat for its own use -- if it's been formatted for the Canon, and I haven't had this problem with other SD cards). I had it about 1/2 full with .avi files, and it took 15 MINUTES (!!!) to format on a Core2 Quad Processor (Q6600) with 4 GB of RAM through the computer's media port slots (connected via an internal USB bus). Most SD cards of 2GB-4GB take only a matter of SECONDS to format this way; this card formatted in seconds also the FIRST time, but subsequent attempts have taken MUCH longer, as described above.This has me a bit nervous as to what's going on. Is the computer having to fix data errors on the card along the way? What's the holdup? I'm concerned enough that I won't be using this card to record my more important gigs -- it will remain in my case as an emergency backup.Recommended with hesitation....
I bought this printer for business in the Summer of '05. For the past 2 years, this printer has been great! I use the second tray option every day, and usually print around 20 to 30 pages per day. The printer likes the paper in the secondary tray to be nice and straight. If the pages are curled even a little, the printer folds the paper and sometimes jams. It's not hard to remove the jams though. If the print job runs out of paper, adding more will auto resume the printing process. Nice!A couple of days ago the printer light turned red indicating that one of the covers was open. Since that was not the case, I went online to see if anyone else had this problem. According to Brother, you have to preform a series of actions to correct the error. I tried several times with no luck. Now I am looking at a giant paper weight with a red light. Being 2 years old, I am surprised that this printer is still better featured than most current printers. The memory, network connectivity, and speed are all benefits that other printers have costing twice as much. This printer also plays nice with Linux machines! It's been nice Brother. Should I get you again?-Spin Echo
SuperDVR software will not work with Windows 7 of any version. Customer support said that they will not work on a new driver until official release and that they are expecting March 2010. This is a poor way to run a company. My camera system has been rendered useless by no driver for this dvr. Customer support was abrupt and obviously not looking out for their customers after the sale.
I got my brown zune a few days ago and I'm having a lot of fun with it and happy with my purchase. As there are many feature oriented reviews out there ... I rather share a more user experience type of review.Before that I have to say that the brown Zune has a realy nice look, is the best looking Zune of all, as taste is a personal thing, you need to go and check it out on your own, rather than trust on others opinion.The experience:- Software installation was flawless, then just plugged the device and updated the firmware automatically, it was quick and simple process. The Zune player looks like a stripped down version of Windows Media Player and is very simple to use.- The software then synched all media I had on my computer (music, photos and videos) to the Zune. It was long process as I had more than 15 Gb of this on my PC. The software converted the files to the appropiatte rate for the Zune. Latter I deleted what I didn't wanted from the Zune library and it was taken out of the device.- I used my windows live account to purchase Microsoft points and in a snap I was purchasing songs @ 79 points each (1200 points @ 15 = 80 points per dollar).- Then I created some playlists on the Zune software and synched to the device. The Zune has a "quick list" playlist that allows you to create an on the fly playlist by adding songs, complete albums, artists or existing playlists, so that you can create a "current mood" playlist ...- I then checked pictures, while having my music playing on the background I was able to start a picture slideshow of the entire collection or specific collections on the Zune. I noticed that while checking a specific picture I could just make it the Zune background, giving my device a more personal look ...- Videos play fantastic on this big screen that also has the right format (match to TV 4:3 format), so now I can easily enjoy my videos and more frecuently bother my friends with my " family latest vacation video" :-)- Radio also works fine.I still haven't had the opportunity to plat with the sharing feature, but looking forward to.Overall I'm very happy with my brown Zune and I'm actually looking forward to see if Bose makes a Zune brown SoundDock to pick one for my office. Another cool thing is what you find in the zune box, just a USB sync cable (no power adapter), earphones, installation CD and a soft velvet type of carryng case to protect your investment from scratches.
I tend to go through headphones quickly because I'm constantly listening to music. If I don't lose them, they break, so I never spend a lot of money on them. Tired of earbuds, I decided to go with these over-the-head headphones. These headphones sound fantastic to my ears. The bass thumps wonderfully, and the sound is very crisp and clear. I do have a couple of issues with them though. First, sound leaks out of them pretty badly, especially in a quiet setting. I can set them down with music playing on a low volume and hear the song as clearly as if I had them on across the room. The other issue is the fit. Though they are adjustable, they're a little snug on my head near my ears, possibly because of my glasses. It's bearable, but it does get more and more uncomfortable over time. I usually wear them upside down (with the headband part hanging down by my neck). Despite the drawbacks, though, these are still pretty good headphones for the price.
Great GPS, The maps on this model were not sufficient for my search and rescue needs (no topo or local roads) so i had to make an additional map program purchase
the cable ranks up there with the best of them. I am very pleased with my purchase because it arrived before the do day and it is performing as advertised by Amazon.I am amazed at the performance of this low priced HDMI cable.It's amazing that you can get qualityitems for this price ($2.00).SPECS or not it has performed on my LG32LD350 HDTV WITHOUT A FLICKER OR LOSE OF AUDIO.This is with a upconvert 1080p dvd player.The picture and the colors are fantastic and the sound measured with my home theater system a (YAMAHA HTR 6030 5.1 Home Theater System WITH SONY SPEAKERS (ALL) )is just unbelieveble.DO NOT LET THIS GO, BUY AND SAVE, there is no need to pay more then you have too.THIS IS JUST FANTASTIC.
After less than a month, the cartridges started sending error messages, Replaced all of them with no resolution. Printer will not work at all now. I have owned dozens of printers and this is the worst.
This unit is GREAT! Oxford chipset for Mac users. Fast transfer through Firewire, runs cool fan is nice feature!
I had a chance to try other docking stations, this is the one for me. Besides good quality sound, I like it's size. It's worth the money. I tryed the Bose, but found it too big. My JBL On Stage Micro is perfect for traveling.
Looking for a car charger, I noticed this one had a removable FireWire cable - which meant I could use any other cable I want. Now that I've upgraded to the new iPod (I got a new 15 GB) I was suprised to discover that it works with the new iPods too. I just use the dock-to-FireWire cable that comes with the new iPod and it works perfectly. Even IF I buy an extra dock cable, it's still less than the Belkin charger at 40 bucks. Plus I can use it interchangeably with my wife's iPod (my old one ;).All in all, the PowerPod is a great value, flexable and future-proof. You can't ask for much more. I don't hesitate recommending this iPod charger to anyone.
After much research, I decided to go with these binoculars. I was not dissapointed. I basically use them for the hockey games I go to, and they work really well. The only thing I had difficulty with was putting the strap on the binoculars. They came with a plastic neck strap that had to be threaded through a loop on the top of the binoculars and then secured with a button like device. It was very difficult to attach the strap, but that might have just been an issue I had. Overall, I highly reccomend the product as it is a very good value for the price.
This is a Ni-MH battery. In other words, it has a limited lifespan, as opposed to lithium-ion rechargeable's, which don't. With general, moderate use the battery lasted me about just under 18 months. Progressively it lost it's ability to hold a charge, even after following the refresh guidelines closely.if you're a professional or serious amateur (which you probably are if you're buying a D1) it would be more economical in the long-run, to go with a professional (external) power solution. Those can be found at any pro camera store, or online at places like Rob Galbraith's camera site, which you can find on any popular search engine like google. I think it's robgalbraith.comThe above mentioned site has a good review on external battery packs for professionals.I'm disappointed with nikon's battery approach for their pro cameras, and can not help think that their solution could have been motivated by the fact that it helps their bottom line if everyone owning a nikon D1 made an annual payment of $100 bucks to nikon. that's basically what it comes down to, as these batteries only last about a year. So far i've only been able to find the original battery for sale from nikon.
thank youthis is the best tripodlightweigh. flexibly . perfect
Good sound,very light, suitable for running, walking or other sports activity. The only minus that it has is non adjustable band.
I am using this Card for over 4 months now. I paired it with a Netgear MR814 wireless Router. Never failed to work. Covers a honest distance. (Doesn't loose reception through 6-7 walls, still gets reception in an apartment that is 3 apartments next to my apartment). I used it with a Windows 2000 and a Windows XP machine and both combinations worked out well. I sometimes lost connection momentarily in the Windows 2000 machine but I can't blame the card for that since the machines were different as well.
This machine is a piece of junk! I will never purchase another Sylvania product again. We had the combo player for less than 6 months when the vcr stopped taping and started eating tapes. When I called the company they told me that the parts were covered, but not labor. It will cost $100 to repair the machine, and the repairman basically said that he sees a lot of them by this company.
When I insert these CDs into my Plextor CD 24X burner, there is a lot of vibration and noise as the CD spins up. My burner was not able to burn a CD successfully at 24X. If I limited the speed to 12X, I could burn successfully, and the read in another drive was ok. I will not be purchasing another spindle of these, since I really dislike the heavy vibration, and having to burn 52X CDs at 12X is pretty lame.These CDs act pretty much like the Ativas (last spindle) I got at Office Depot. I have to wonder if they are made by the same manufacturer.
I love this router!! I did have a hard time initially setting the router up but once that was done it has worked wonderfully! I know have fast and reliable Internet service. Would recommend this router to everyone.
I bought this system in December, and so far it has proven very reliable. The USB ports (3) are quite helpful when multitasking, and it can connect to the internet in a variety of helpful ways. I have yet to try the wireless 802.11b, but up to now, the LAN port has proven the fastest. The RAM needs one upgrade to be fully helpful, and to get full processor power, disable a lot of programs that slow down operation.
I have been looking at the Bose 3.2.1 system for about 4 months now but could not swallow the $899.00 price tag. After looking finding it for $299.99, I started researching the quality. I have to say, I'm pretty impressed.The 2 speakers give a nice, clean sound and the subwoofer produces good lows, not very loud, but perfect for me since I live in a condo and don't want to shake my neighbor's wall. This unit also has a night mode which really dulls the bass and lets the treble take over, very convenient.I have my 42" 720p Panasonic plasma feeding into the TV input (with my xbox going through my television and into the home theatre system through the tv connection). The sound is 'ok' through the television hook-up, but where this unit shines is the DVD player. I know some people have complained it takes awhile to load a disc, it's really not that bad. The sound is wonderful and the HDMI gives a great picture on my 720p plasma. CDs sound great too. Good highs and lows, not too much distortion.I couldn't see spending over $299.99 for this system, and am really pleased with it for the price. I would recommend it as a solid system for a medium to small room.
i have tried many MP3s over the years and this by far is the most iPod like. It works extremely well with the Yahoo Music subscription whereas others in the past have had many software issues. the memory expansion slot is a plus but with 4 gigs, you can get a load of songs on it anyway. the only thing i can find wrong is that it does not work well with Yahoo Music playlists. Extra steps are required to copy them over which isn't worth the time. But the extremely long battery life is worth the lack of playlist functionality.
BEWARE: this coverage starts immediately, NOT after the mfg'rs warranty runs out which on the iPod is one year. So by purchasing this product I LOST a year of coverage. I reccommend checking elsewhere for a plan that starts AFTER the mfg'rs warranty expires.
I've been making movies on zillions of cameras since 1957, but my new Flip is one of the first that totally exceeded my expectations, and at a low price. My only complaint is that I can't seem to upload movie "mixes" to my jump drive for easy transport. But the use of DVDs on a SuperDrive Mac makes up for that! I look forward to a deeper zoom lens and even larger files (say 2 hours of video, maybe on SD cards?) !!dave buehler | providence collegePS: Oh.... I confess to being a new Grandpa, a great incentive for the Flip!
I can't believe I'm the first one to write a review for the iPod Mini. This thing's been out for like several months and its like super popular, yet nobody has ever written a review about it...I don't get it.Anyway, yes, of course the iPod is great. We all know that. Plays games, yah da yah da yah da. My iPod mini still works perfectly. Sometimes I worry that there I can't use it in several years because there is no way to replace the battery, but that's in a long time. Stylish, popular and cool, that's all I have to say...but why had nobody ever written a review only until now???
Last year I purchased a mini-system (Kenwood NV-301) to create a smooth atmosphere in my living room. It has a nice contemporary design that can attract to anyone; unfortunately its sound quality (absolutely no bass is heard throughout the speakers) is worthless the $500.00 that I paid for it. Some months ago I choose to add it up a KLH PSW8100-8 subwoofer and now the sound of the mini-system is outstanding with rich, clear and deep bass heard in any place of the room. The hook up is ease and is done in a few minutes. Its compact size allows you to hide almost anywhere. If you have a mini-system(any brand)and wish to enhance its sound, be sure that this great subwoofer will be the perfect match for it.
I own the z750 as well, and bought this one used after I broke the lcd screen on the 750. What I mainly like about this camera is the flexibility in shooting modes. Unlike the vast majority of pocket-sized digital cameras nowadays, this camera has a manual exposure mode. For most, that is not a big deal, but I really like that feature myself. They moved some features around from the 750, and created a aperature priority mode, a shutter priority mode, and manual exposure mode, all on the mode dial. I'm no expert photographer, but this flexibility has helped me take better long-exposure photos, or making HDR's with different exposures. One thing I like about these older Casio's is the format of the movies is MPEG. We bought one of the newer Casio models (since returned), and I did not like that they changed the format to Quicktime.PROS:-very simple controls. Once you learn the mode dial, everything is self-explanatory.-shoots great pictures (8MP) with decent default settings.-has most of the bells and whistles (and then some) that other compact digital cameras have.-greater flexibilty than most pocket sized digicams\-movies record in MPEG format, which is a nice all-purpose format.CONS:-an older model, slightly bulkier than today's compact cameras.-screen is a little on the small side (2.5" lcd)-movie quality seems to have gotten worse than on the previous model, z750.Even though this camera is ancient now in 2008 (it came out in 2006, hah!), I still had to find a used one because I'm not as impressed with today's moron-point-and-click cameras that seemingly do all the thinking for you and take away all the flexibility in shooting. Yeah, I could get an SLR, but I'm looking for something I can take on a long hike, or put in my pocket, but still be able to get decent shots.
Avoid this unit like the plague. I have followed the manufacturer's instructions to the letter and none of my MP3 CDs will work in this device - they just spin and spin.The same CDs work in my Rio MP3 CD player, but not in this piece of trash.The only good thing about this junk is it will easily fit in to the garbage can where it belongs.
LOVED THE TOM TOM. BOUGHT BOTH THE TOM TOM AND LG LN735. AND A SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON THE LG KEPT GETTING ME LOST WHILE DRIVING THROUGH CITIES WHILE IT WORKS GREAT IN MORE RURAL AREAS WHERE ROADS DONT OVER LAP. THE TOM TOM LET YOU KNOW WHAT LANE YOU HAD TO BE IN WHILE THE LG DIDNT UNTIL YOU GOT OFF THE WRONG EXIT AND IT HAD TO RECALCULATE THE ROUTE. OVERALL TOM TOM GREAT PRICE AND GREAT FEATURES.
So, regular photography getting a little boring? Want a different perspective? This IR filter will help you with that. Here's the rub. The IR filter blocks all light except the 720nm band. So? Aim your camera BEFORE you attach the filter! Great photos are waiting!
the sound is great. holds up well to our 7.1 receiver. talked to bose's rep told me how to hook up larger 7.1 receiver to this bose system. would like to see bose make a larger system.
Just what I was looking for. Does the job I needed perfectly. Nice clean and sharp letters/characters. Would definately recommend it.
I think that TEAC makes some of the best receivers. Item arrived earlier, just as if it came overnight. Thank you for fast shipping on a great product!! I would definately purchase another product from this seller again!!! Great Job! and many thanks!
Es un control excelente que me permite reducir varios que estaba utilizando. la comodidad y la practicidad lo hacen una buena compra.
Incredible product!! This overrides the radio signals much better than similar battery operated products! Now I can listen to my MP3 player anywhere!
I don't really know wwhat I expected, but when I received the 2 connectors I ordered they were just thrown in a padded envelope I guess I thought they would be in some kind of packaging since they were supposed to be "NEW." I used them to connect a "4 pole" speakon cable to a "2 pole" to give me some more length for our mains (I had 2 speakon to speakon cables already and when I bought my mains, pv215, they require 1/4" connectors so I bought 25' speakon to 1/4" cables and needed these to add my existing cables). So far they work fine, we will see how they hold up to use on the road, but so far I am happy with them.
I already had a 4-cell Li-Ion battery for the X61 tablet. Bought this one to provide extended battery for my daily work. It can hold up to 5+ hours. Lenovo also has this great feature where in Control Panel-> power management->battery information, you can set your batteries not to start recharging when the power cable is plugged until the remaining charge is less than some value you set (I set it to 50%). Instead of fequently recharging from 9X% to 100%, this feature can save a lot of battery recharging cycles, and supposedly enlonger the battery life. Overall, I am glad with both of my batteries, and the tablet itself too.
I was looking for a laptop case for my MAC Air notebook. This one fit the bill!! It is the perfect size and still has room for the power supply and the super drive. It is very sturdy and well-made. If you are looking for a small laptop case that is both sturdy and great-looking, then this is the one for you.
I encourage everyone to try this mouse out - I have 3 of them - both my office machines and my laptop for home. Ever get tired of shifting your hand around just to wake up your mouse? Have to move it around over and over again just to see the cursor? With this mouse it is laser tracked on the big red ball that you move with your thumb - that's right - just your thumb moving the mouse stays in one place - ingenious and the most comfortable! I use it for travel too - airplane is perfect - you have limited space and you can just put the mouse on your leg. In the car - I put the mouse on my console - I can use my navigation software without reaching for the computer. Worth every penny for all three of them - even bought one for my girlfriends mom that has carpel tunnel!
My use of the card has been limited to wireless connections at places like Starbucks and airports, which is regular 802.1b at 54 Mbps, I believe. Within the limited use, my experience with the card has been only pleasing. Although I use the card with Debian Linux, the installation was as easy as it gets thanks to MADWiFi (see http://madwifi.sourceforge.net/). A bit of kernel configuration (enabling standard kernel options for wireless, pcmcia, etc.), apt-getting deb packages pcmcia-cs and wireless-tools, and updating /etc/network/interfaces as usual got it working for me.I had another wifi card (PCI) on my desktop, and that one (Linksys) was a [...], though. The key for finding hardware for a Linux box is really relying on other people's experience (tons of them on the web) and to get the one that's supported well by an open source project. This one is.
Purchased this screen to go along with an Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8100 projector. The screen arrived on schedule and was packaged well. Installation was fairly simple but the included instructions good give a little more detail. Included wall mounts worked well and hold the screen securely. I am very pleased with the image quality. I chose the cine white screen (vs cine gray) as I feel the projector did not need any help with contrast ratio. Although this screen costs a little bit more than buying projector wall paint I feel it is well worth it. The screen is good value for money. You can certainly purchase more a expensive screen but I feel that this screen is a great starting point for someone after purchasing their first projector. I you have the room, go for 120 inch vs the 100 inch. When watching a blu-ray you will be glad that you did.
This is by far the best laptop fan I've seen. I've tried a few and this is the only one that's really well built, compact, quite and keeps things cool.I've used this quite a lot while traveling around the world and it's perfect for putting on your lap because the fan blows down, so it doubles as a personal fan that really helps to keep you cool. Believe me, it makes a huge difference.This one is the second one I bought and it's actually an update from the origional (although the model number hasn't changed). The usb power cord compartment is better designed and it has a cool blue light to let you know the power is on. It has a high and low setting and this model seems to push more air then the previous model.For laptop users on the move, this is the one to get!
For the past year, I have had Polk Audio TC80i Round 2-Way 8-Inch In-Ceiling Loudspeakers installed in the ceiling of my family room as part of a 5.1 Channel surround sound system powered by a Yamaha HTR-5063BL receiver. The sound is very good when used for music and the speakers are excellent when used as rear surround speakers.Two warnings.1. They are bigger than they look in the photo, so pay attention to the dimensions.2. They are not sold as a pair, so they are fairly expensive.Otherwise, I would recommend these speakers.
Okay. I'm no webdesigner, but I use my scanner to scan (of course,) as well as copy, email, fax, etc. I only use it lightly, but it's perfect for what I need (college student with a web-based diary, emailing pictures/art to friends, etc...) The original one wasn't functional, and the customer service/support was a little difficult at first, but after all of that, I ended up with this scanner which met my needs and exceeded my expectations!!
Just wanted to say this product performs as well as the higher priced MiniSD cards - I haven't had any problems.
This is a great price for a good quality battery, best I found, significantly cheaper than stores for the exact same product.
If you plan on just putting one hard drive in it, screwing it shut, and leaving it alone this is a great drive enclosure. Me being a computer tech, I was planning on using it as an enclosure to backup clients data or for emergency data recovery. After about the third time of unscrewing those tiny screws they started to strip out, and after about the tenth time I ended up destroying the unit trying to get it open.The enclosures electronics have always worked good for me but have never tested the external sata connector.
I have several of these albums and will continue to buy them. As I take panoramic photos it's good to have an album that can fit these and other photo sizes in them. And they come in a wide variety of colors so I can keep some organization to the albums for different photo subjects. With additional pages I can expand the books but that can also be a drawback. Too many pages make the books heavy.
It was a nice size tv, but there was no fine tuning. the color was bright but what good is it if you cant get a clear picture. I returned the product.
This product was exactly what I was looking for. The best part was that it was a fraction of the cost.
I bought this to go along with a dvd player in the car for my toddler. When I first installed it, it was fine, at a good angle. Now, almost a year later, it sort of droops down a bit and I can't seem to adjust the bottom to come up more. It serves it's purpose. Shipping came on time.
I bought two of these headphones and my neighbour and we are totally wrapped with them. They have a great standard sound without the noise reduction on and once you hit the noise reduction button around 90% of the ambiant noise disappears. You do lose some of the bass but the sound you are left with is highly audible and a heap better than without it on.If you want a great fantastically priced (they cost over $230US in New Zealand) set of noise reduction headphones then get the Phillips SHN9500
i love this case i also ordered a medium and large for my cell phone camera and mp3 player
I bought this bag couple weeks ago.Price was perfect.I searched a lots of site.I put 15.4" toshiba laptop and canon XL2 with lens.Bag's material is strong enough.You can adjust to sections of bag easily.this bag is good enough when you go somewhere to work with your camcorder.if you have big camcorder like mine,you also should buy a backbag for other equipments of camcorder(etc. extra battery,lens covers,cables......)
Other than perhaps noticing a little more curl in the labels, print quality, adherance, and age fade were the same as the much more expensive labels from SEIKO.
Complete waste of time. I have fought with it for hours and not very user friendly at all. The learning function is basically worthless.
I paid $108.00 back in 2009 for these 12x50 Nikons and found out later, that they are no better than a pair $35.00 Binoculars.They were not Defective, just your run of the mill, off the rack Cheappys. Ok at $25 to $35, not a penny more.
The performance of this fanless enclosure is great. But with 750 GB seagate SATA drives, it just runs way too hot. It could act as a good heater in the winter, if you don't mind about your drives dying prematurely.I had a defective enclosure on which the enclosure activity light only came on for the USB , but not for the eSata interface. I had to get it replaced.The eSata cables are too short. This may be due to the eSata specification. Too bad, since the eSata runs almost twice as fast as USB 2.0.IMO, it is only acceptable to use this enclosure for limited periods of time for backups. Don't leave this on 24/7.
I really like this bag. It's classy and is a good size for me. I found the computer fits nicely into it, along with other things, and doesn't bulge. It has a good "feel" to it and carries well.
Cables would not work, and customer service would not reply my email asking for a replacement.Will not buy from this company again and will warn all my frineds and family to stay away from them!!!!!!!!!!
These are quality lights and are very easy to install. They do put out enough UV light to make UV sensitive components stand out in your case. But not much in the visible spectrum (your case interior will not be all lit up from just two of these). For the price however, they are definitely a worthwhile purchase.
My wife and I love this system. Very easy to setup. Sound is great for the size and price. These speakers aren't going to shake any walls down, but it works great for small spaces; we have one in our kitchen, one in our bedroom, and one in my wifes office.
This device did exactly what I wanted it to do.It connected up to four devices in one room both "to each other" at high Gbps speeds and "to the internet" while using only one of my router's wired ethernet slots. If you use fast Cat6 cable while connecting up to four devices to this switch, the speed with which they are able to communicate with each other will be limited to 1 Gbps or (if lower) as fast as each device is able to send/receive/process data.The connection back to the router means that all four devices are still "on the internet" in addition to being connected to each other via these high speeds on your "intranet".Very simple set-up. Almost "ready to use" right out of the box. Please note that this device does require it's own power source, so you'll need a wall outlet or a power strip wherever you intend to install it.I gave it 4* instead of 5* only because I have another switch from another manufacturer that (so far, although I haven't had it/used it as long) accomplished the same task for less $$$. That said, "NetGear" is a reputable name, which is part of what drew me to this purchase to begin with, and I am not disappointed with the purchase.
The price of the kit is well worth it. At first I was sent the wrong kit, however, after contacting the company, they quickly replaced it with the correct one. I like the fact that you get the telephoto lenses and the wide angle lenses for the low price. For those who prefer to have accessories based on the brand of your camera, it might be dissappointing. The lenses are not Sony, they are equivalents. Again, the kit is absolutely great for the cost.
I spend enough time in my car on business to justify satellite radio. It squeezes out the dead zones between major urban areas and the quality stations that emanate from them. One of my vehicles, a Ford, has built-in Sirius service and great sound. The other, a VW Passat, has great sound but no satellite radio.The answer? The Sirius Sportster. I can add service into my Passat for just $7.00 more per month. Jason and the good men at Indianapolis' Auto Outfitters took care of cleaning up my son's and my raw installation.Be warned. There is a vast difference between the quality of built-in Sirius components and this kind of off-the-shelf add-on. Still, this is an adequate solution at a decent price point.That's a deal.
We purchased this player for the same reason most people do- to keep the kids occupied while on a road trip.The system worked fine we only used dvds on the trip, but I did test to see that the system did recognize and play from my thumb drive. The picture was clear and crisp for a non hd player.I had read on other posts that there was a plastic cover on the screen and they thought that they were damaging the device when they attempted to remove it. I can say yes the film is kinda hard to peel off, just slow and steady pull with take the file off without damaging the screen.All in all for the price I don't think you can do better. If you want to spend over 150 well then your options open up a bit more.
Overall it is a good charger for the price. It doesn't charge as quickly as I would like though. I haven't had a chance to try out the the car adapter yet. I am happy with my purchase and would buy this product again.
After reading some of the reviews I was a little hesitant in purchasing this product. But then I remembered what I wanted it for and the attributes that I was looking for and decide to go for it anyway. And after figuring it out, I must say I love it! This was a great investment for my needs. I was looking for something black, small, and that charged my iPod everything else I've found was way too large for my nightstand. The sound quality is fine if you just want to listen to music to wake you up in the morning or while you're doing chores around the house or office. (If you want superior sound quality go buy a Bose or a real name brand product. you get what you pay for) AND YES IT DOES CHARGE YOUR IPOD! But like any other product you have to read the directions and have it plugged in the wall (Honestly using common sense what would make you think it would charge the iPod on battery strength alone that would kill the batteries and your iPod!). It also does have an adaptor for other types of MP3 players which I considered a nice bonus. My iPod is starting to die so I have to charge it every night now and this does the job nicely. I put it on before I go to bed and wake up to a fully charged iPod! Perfect for my needs.
This is the fastest print server from in the box to printing my first page ever. I started with one, along with three other brands of print servers. Now DirectJet is my ONLY print server. I have three 175x alone. None compare on any brand printer you may use. Well worth the extra cost.
Fits great, no echoing, no static.THis is the only under the ear earpiece that I have found taht stays in place and sounds great!
There is a license required for GMRS radios. It is $75. Funny how the merchants don't tell you that. Perhaps because of the &amp;quot;extra&amp;quot; cost? By the way... the fine for unlicensed operation of these radios is up to $10,000.
Bought the router several months ago. Works great on my home network of 2 PCs and 2 notebooks. I had to reset it one time due to lost connection, but other than that, it is working very well. I would recommend this router.Best,JV of Houston, TX
Great battery, don't know how I would shoot with my Canon if I didn't have the BP-511. It's a tad pricey, but it works!
The best among other computers at the same price.I've seen nobody having minuscule problems with Toshiba
Had to buy an extra one. Set only comes with one. The sensor is very easy to set in place, and has a wide field of activation
The Targus X stand is a great, elegant, simple solution to cooling your laptop. It also puts the keyboard at a more comfortable angle for typing. It's highly adjustable to a wide range of laptop sizes, and it folds down to a compact shape that can easily be thrown into a carry-on. I've had to get more after giving them away to people who were impressed by the design.The $53 "regular price" for this item is a joke; you should be able to get it for under $30.
After a labor intensive literature search of tech-related website reviews of projectors, we settled on the SP 4805. After reading all the product reviews and comparisons, we narrowed our search down to only InFocus products -- the X1, SP 4800, and 4805. The X1a and X2 do not have the Faroudji processing, therefore eliminating them from our search (the X1a and X2 currently have manufacturers rebates, and without the special processing algorithms, I can see why they're on sale). The SP 4805 is a newer version of the X1 and SP4800; the SPs are "optimized" for home theater use versus business use.If you're looking to buy near term, Costco has a deal right now where you can get the SP 4805 and a free screen (if I remember, it is a 72" screen) for $1224. This is the best price I've come across thus far. [...]We paired the projector with a Yamaha receiver and Klipsch speaker system. We get an approx. 100" dia. image on our wall (you can set the projector to letterbox, 16:9, or 4:3) from about 15-20 ft away. I liked how easy the setup was and the companion instructions on use are straightforward. We hooked up our DVD player via component cables and the resolution is fantastic! (Of course, we had to test it with Lord of the Rings). If you're doing research on purchasing an overall home theater system without paying alot we were able to do it in under $2300 (projector, screen, speakers, receiver, and all cabling -- the cables are an additional cost that adds up).I read alot about ghosting and other issues involving these type of projectors. I am not an expert in the subtle differences, though we do own an HDTV so I have become accustomed to the hi-res images. Given this caveat, I can say that the resolution and overall image quality is amazing. It is a true movie theater experience!
Currently serving in Afghanistan, I am in Army Aviation. We spend a huge amount of time on missions, and sometime's we're forced to sleep on our helicopters. We cant bring things like TVs with us on the birds, but this little screen fit right in my flight bag along with my slim model PS2. At least it is something for those crappy nights spent in the middle of nowhere. The resolution isnt bad at night, but the screen is too small for some games. But it's better than nothing, and the sand and rough rides dont seem to phase it at all. I'm really happy with this product.
I've had this laptop for almost a year, and it's been a nice, trouble-free computer. The hard drive is a bit noisy, compared to my iBook, but the same can be said of IBM Thinkpads, so compared to other PC laptops one cannot really complain. It works great with 64-bit Linux distributions - as of 2006, even suspend and hibernate works out-of-the-box.Pros:* 64-bit* Dual-layer DVD burner *with* Lightscribe* Flexible memory configuration. I ordered mine with a single 512MB stick, so expanding it is a question of adding another stick. The only trouble I had is working out that the larger stick has to be in the first slot, or the notebook won't boot.Cons:* Resolution. Why not 1280x800?* Rubber coating on touchpad buttons. Don't clean it with tissue papers, they will flake and stick* Lack of accessories. A keyboard cover would be nice - some of the keys on mine have been eroded to the point of shiny slipperinessIt's a shame that HP appears to create this model as a one-off - the upgrade path is to the Compaq V2000 series, which apparently has a worse keyboard (not to mention colour). It's still showing Apple some tricks (only the 17" MBP has the dual-layer burner); hopefully when the Turion x2 is launched we might get an updated model.
Great player, fantastic storage size vs. physical size, and the fm radio tuner makes it my favorite small mp3 player, even over the nano. One slight drawback is that I haven't figured out how to add files via the iTunes interface; right now I'm stuck using the clunky Windows Media Player library, which isn't always sync'ed up with my iTunes. It's a little more effort, but I'm sure there are ways to streamline it which I haven't figured out yet.
These cables work fine. I like being able to get them in several colors as they are easy to route bundles and tell which is which. All of my home theater equipment now wants to be hooked up to the internet, so I needed three cable for it and one more for a work bench. Very easy with good, colored cables.
These are good. I have another pair that are three times the price. They are little better. I bought the nikons for veiwing wildlife with someone and for everyday use. Not sure about weather proof/ fog proof .
This camera is very easy to use. I haven't even read the manual yet. It also takes great pictures. I originally went for a Fuji camera but after looking it over at a retailer, I decided that it was a little flimsy. The D-560 is built well. The only problem I have found so far is that it eats batteries very quickly. This may be normal for digital cameras but since I've never had any experience with them it was a surprise to me. The camera comes with two AA batteries and has a spot to plug-in an external power source (which doesn't come with the camera). I am trying out rechargable batteries but my friends tell me that lithium batteries are the way to go.I have taken some nice super high quality photos and printed them on photo glossy paper with excellent results.A great camera. I definitely recommend it.
Im not sure what other reviews are talking about but this product works fine, no problems whatsoever. Signal is just fine for me. Easy to install.
I bought this item thinking I would be able to update my Garmin map system. The attachment for the PC is for hooking it up to the PC monitor.
Does anyone have subject camera and if so, what bag is compatible with it?
The bottom line is that you can't beat the price for 4GB. This is not great for putting on a keychain. But, if you just need it to bring info from Point A to Point B, it's perfect!
I purchased this camera last month and think it is definitely worth the price. It takes beautiful pictures and nice video clips. It is easy to navigate through too. The only negative I find is that I cannot get the date stamp on my photos which is something I really enjoyed from my last camera.
Works great with my 1970's turntable then connected to the computer input. No Hum, and no distortions were heard.
I was having issues with my old laptop battery so I bought this one based on the reviews I read on Amazon and the price. This battery was a saving grace. I'm on my laptop twice as long now.
(...) If I hadn't spent so much on shipping, this would have gone back! Less than half of the pieces even work at all. None of the adapters worked, which was what I really wanted it for. The USB cables all worked OK (don't expect high-speed support!), but NONE of the cable adapters worked AT ALL!! For instance, I tried the USB "A-Male to B-Male" adapter that is supposed to allow you to use it as a device cable. I plugged it into my scanner. The scanner made some noise, which verified that it was plugged in. But that was it - it would not scan. I plugged in a regular USB 1.1 cable I had laying around, and the scanner worked perfectly - at USB 2.0 high-speed, even! I tried the FireWire adapter, to plug into a DV camera, and neither the computer, nor the camera could tell they were connected to each other. The FireWire cable itself works OK, although it does not include any power like other FireWire cables do, and it's really not that small. I tried the "USB-A to Mini 4-pin adapter" on my digital camera, and it didn't work. I tried the "USB-A to Mini 5-pin adapter" on my PDA, and that didn't work either. The headphones work OK, and so do the phone and ethernet cables. If you can get it for really cheap, and all you really want it for is the phone, ethernet and headphones, go for it. Otherwise, look somewhere else, or just deal with winding up your own cables.
Great quality great sound and length for any one looking to buy audio cables ..... Recommend to anyone last long to hast worn out
I've used this card in a Nikon D50 and D80 with zero issues for 1.5 years. At the time it was a great deal. Transcend has a lifetime warranty, although I've never had to deal with a defect so I'm not sure how their support is.
I'm using these as part of a small stereo system that includes an iPod (4G40), a Sonic Impact 5066 amp (connected to a 12V35A source), and the BICs. WOW! I'm looking at getting the center channel speaker for my HT. Amazing vocals, and i can get away w/o a subwoofer for a while. This won't be my last pair.
I bought this based largely on the mention in TIME magazine. My wife got a Contour by Kensington. Overall the contour seemed to be much more sturdy with more space and a far more comfortable padding system on the back. I sent mine back and got my own Contour and I would recommend you do the same.
My purchase of this paper was a pleasant experience. I have used this paper in the past and it performs very well for matt paper.
Delivered two days before promised, product was unwraped and checked to make sure it worked before the delivery man left with the unwanted wrapping.
I can't believe I'm writing this review, but if it helps someone avoid the headaches I've had, at least something good will come of my experience.The biggest problem - Buffalo Technology has non-existant customer service. They don't answer calls, don't respond to emails, and don't respond to the internet form.The drive worked well for 3 weeks. When it stopped working (I couldn't mount it), I contacted BT tech support via the online form and then by email. I received a response 1 week later telling me to upgrade the firmware and to reset the drive. I did both, to no avail. I tried contacting BT again via every imaginable way, with no response. The drive still doesn't work - $300 is a lot of money for garbage!I went and bought a Western Digital My Book Studio Edition. It's not wireless, but it's fast and it works. The Linkstation Live drive is the worst electronic/computer tool I've ever bought. And with their total absence of technical support, Buffalo should go out of business.
After 4 years of heavy use, our trusty b&w; HP laser printer died and we decided to go for a color printer. Since we recently got a digital camera, photo quality was a must. After much research, we considered buying a Canon, but went to a store to see if we could get any info about photo printing in general. A young man advised us to go for an HP, showing us pictures he'd taken and printed, and explaining some other points. We did some further research and the main complaint against the 940c was its' tendency to eat paper.We've had this printer for 3 weeks, and it did eat paper and printed unevenly until we discovered that a small door on the back, used to clear paper jams, was not fully closed. Going to HP's website, we learned that the paper guides must be snug and that it works best with stacks of photo paper, rather than 1-2 sheets of photo paper placed on a previous stack of plain paper. We have not had problems with paper feeds since.Overall, this printer is a fantastic value and provides the best bang for the buck you can get. The photo quality is indistinguishable from a 'real' photo. This, however, is dependent on the quality of the photo, as well as the paper used (we have had excellent results with HP's Premium Glossy paper). If the focus of the picture is slightly off, the print will look awful. The photos will look only as good as the original pictures. The plain paper text printing is surprisingly good as well, even in draft mode. Also, the print heads are part of the ink cartridges. This means that they are replaced when you replace cartridges and require no cleaning and less maintenance. As we've discoverd, replacing print heads can be expensive.Pros:* True photo quality* Excellent plain paper text printing* Non-photo printing is fast* Separate color & black ink cartridges* Printing heads are part of ink cartridgesCons:* Photo printing is not that fast, but the quality is worth it* A little bulky, but all inkjets are like that*UPDATE April 2003*Amazing - it still works like new! However, we we have covered our printer since day one as we have cats and wanted to keep the printer cat hair-free. This has also kept our printer dust-free, and we think it has made a difference. This printer has easily been amongst the best buys we have ever made.
Based on the reviews of this product, I purchased it. Sadly, I have now returned it.The pen simply could not recognize my handwriting. I went through the "training wizard", or whatever it was called, to teach the software to recognize my handwriting. I wrote slowly and carefully and formed all of my letters better than I ever did in grade school. No matter. I was writing in block letters and the pen captured it as really ugly cursive. I guess it couldn't tell when I lifted the pen off the page to make the next character. The software said it could only recognize 48% of my characters. So, I couldn't use any of the conversion software to turn the images into a searchable word, pdf, excel, etc., and what was captured in the IO software itself was extremely difficult to read. Verdict: Useless for me.
I've used several split keyboards from Microsoft, most recently the wireless natural, but none are as comfortable or efficient as this one. In particular, I find the "wide form" arrangement of insert/delete/home/end superior to the "tall form" (large vertical button for delete) on some newer models.Tactile response isn't as nice as alternatives - keys feel a little sticky, but the returns are quick enough for touch typing. Everything else is pretty much as you would expect.
I've had this mount for a little over a year now. Its been used for many rides, has hundreds of rough miles on it and a few crashes and so far my 60CSX hasn't come off once nor has the mount rotated at all. (It actually did come off once and that was because I was not paying attention and didn't click the bottom of the gps into the cradle.)Setup is easy. The mount came with a couple of different rubber shims to size the mount with.I ride in a variety of terrain but mostly some decent speed single track with some rock gardens which I prefer to go over/through rather than around and as mentioned I've never had the gps come out of the mount when I snapped it in properly. (I suspect that either the people that have had problems are not pushing the bottom all the way in or there is maybe a quality control issue with the fit.) That being said I still wrap the lanyard around handlebar for extra security.I also looked at the RAM handlebar mount but that thing is ridiculous unless you're mounting on a touring motorcycle or something. For anything off road it looks dangerous and heavy.I haven't been happy with most of Garmin's car mounts but this mount is simple and has worked great for me.
I really like this headset, it's comfortable, and the mic gain is very good. People I talk to say they couldn't tell I was on a headset. I really like the over the ear type of wearing. I think it's more comfortable than an over-the-head type.
While this keyboard has sleek-looking hotness, it really isn't that good of a keyboard for home or office use. I find the Gyration keyboards to be much more functional, and the keyboard isn't as comfortable to use as my Thinkpad X-series keypad (and it's smaller).Cons:ExpensiveLack of functionalityControls don't work as expectedAlmost impossible to use when charging the batteryNot as comfortable as many other laptop keyboardsDid I mention it was expensive?Pros:Looks really nice on the desktopKeyboard will work before windows boots.
For the price, I think it's an incredible bargain. It looks really cute, it's modern and not over the top. It's also compact and the cd sound quality is quite good. The radio is digital i.e doesn't use a dial so that is pretty cool as well. It comes with a remote but I haven't used it and it also has a cassette deck player which I have not used either. I primarily use it at work to listen to the radio or cd's and it fits nicely on my desk without taking up a lot of space and I have received lots of comments on how nice-looking it is.Most other boomboxes in the same price range can't rival this in terms of features, quality, looks or any other category. Recommended.
After a year of research and of waiting for prices to go down, we decided on the KDL40V2500 (the SAMSUNG 4095 was close second). Despite some hesitation making such a major purchase on-line, the chance to save close to $300 over the cheapest brick-and-mortar shopping option convinced us to take the plunge. The set was delivered (by Eagle Shipping) yesterday, as promised during the ordering process; the shipper showed up on the day and in the timeframe promised, unpacked the set, and even helped move an existing TV to make room for the new one.Initial impressions: When first turned on, the TV was easy to setup and autoprogram and the remote was simple to use overall. The picture quality on digital channels is very good (480i) and on high def (780P or 1080i) it is simply outstanding; even analog broadcasting looks OK (though with digital equivalents in almost all cases, we'll never want to see analog again). Although we do not subscribe to Digital Cable the built-in QAM tuner allows us to get dozens of digital (unencrypted) channels right off cable without any additional equipment or cost. Sound is quite good for TV speakers (damnation with faint praise, I suppose). Overall we are extremely pleased with the quality of the set and the purchasing/delivery process through AMAZON!!
I see the iPod Mini as the perfect MP3 player for ME, I am not sure about other people, but 4 GB is more then enough for my music library. I mean, how many songs do you want? And if you do fill up 4 GB chances are that half the songs are ones that you don't listen to or put on just for the sake of filling the iPod Mini. Besides, every time I look at a bigger iPod, I cannot get over the fact that it scratches way too easily, and a grey touchwheel does not go with a white casing. In the end, if you are the kind of person that packs there iPod with their favorite songs, not the history of every rock band, then this is the one for you. If you are a kind of person that does not mind scratches, and has a HUGE music library, and I mean HUGE, then go ahead and get that white and grey reflector. By the way, how can you people resist the cool alumininum and smooth casing with the discreet iPod logo on the back, with a white touch wheel and a blue cover?
I have been using poor headphones for awhile, so I decided to go out and buy a half-decent pair of cans. For the $.. range, the Sony's are very nice. They have a good padding design in the phones that keeps them extremely comfortable. Sound quality is soooooo nice compared to my old P.O.S. phones... I tried out some Sennheiser HD500's along with another Sony pair and these and comfort wise and sounds wise these are just great. Also, they do get very loud compared with the HD500's who didn't get even 75% of the volume of these phones. I would definitely recommend them to anyone with a semi-budget who wants a comfortable pair of phones.
I bought this case for my Canon FS100 as I wanted something very very compact that would protect my camcorder and be able to fit in my handbag. It fits like a glove! There are two additional pockets, but because of how exact the fit is, I did not want to take a chance on adding anything else.It suits me perfectly for what I need, the right amount of protection and the perfect size!
I bought an A630 camera and this case to go with it but when I got the items it turns out the camera barely fits in the case. You have to stretch the material to secure the velcro. They need to make it a little bit bigger for that model. Other than that, I got what I paid for...
I finally made up my mind to buy an iPod, and it is the best MP3 device that I could ask for -- and I have had several others including the RIO 64MB, and the nomad jukebox 6GB.One thing to be aware of with this model is that this is the older 10GB model and I was both pleased with the iPod and disappointed at the same time. I kept looking through the box for the wired remote and case (being a true geek the temptation to clip anything to my belt is great) but they were nowhere to be found.I had foolishly bought this model thinking that it was the newer, lighter iPod with the wired remote and the case. This is a great MP3 player and probably the best value of all of the iPods, but I would have paid the extra few dollars to get the newer one.
I guess you get what you pay for. If it seems to good to be true, it is. Plugged it in and guess what? Did not work. I will spend the extra money and purchase a new one at the store.
Love the projector, but the process of getting to this point was longer than it should have been b/c I tried to follow my nose for a good bargain and tried a less than reputable e-tailer....broadway, prestige, and some others are all the same....if you call any of them you get the same person on the other end trying to con you. They advertise it for $[...]-$[...] rebate=$[...]; that is a great deal until they tell you that they were just kidding.....I did a general search on &#8220;best prices for Optoma HD72&#8221; and it leads me to a website called shopcart USA, a site similar to pricegrabber.com which is supposed to compare prices of various products online and direct you to the best buy. Broadway photo ultimately had the best price, and based on store reviews I thought I would take the risk and try a retailer that I am unfamiliar with. After placing my order, I received an e-mail that tells me that they need to verify my order and to call them. Once I make that call the person on the other in verifies my information and then proceeds to tell me that there are two different versions of this product (OPTOMA HD72), a US version and an international version. The US version does not come with a lighting unit and that is why it costs $[...] (-$[...]manufacturer rebate) whereas the international version costs ($[...]) the same or about the same as all of the reputable sites online such as Amazon or Tigerdirect. To tell you the truth I don't think there are two different versions and if there are this website is deceptive in their advertisement and trying to upsell once they have you on the phone. Buyer beware!!! I always try to document my experiences with retailers because that is the only way we can be an informed consumer. So if anybody else has had the same sort of experience with this retailer be sure to write in.
I have been putting together a low budget home theater setup and needed some new speakers to replace the old (40 yr) speakers I was using. I have a pair of little 2 way Tapco speakers, that I use for dialog driven movies. Now I wanted something larger for movies with more music. These fit the bill perfectly. They are powered by a 100W per channel Sherwood amp, and I am very happy with the results. Spoken words are understandable, and the music booms for things like Iron Man and Hell Boy. For those of us who are not audiophiles, these are an excellent buy.
I have dial-up so I don't get the best stream but I know from connections that it will be awesome. I'm quite pleased with my product. I am hoping it would work attached to my laptop but no go. It's designed for desktops and LCD flat screens of a different mould. Still, I recommend it, having tried two other that were absolute garbage!
I bought this lens because my REAL Nikon film lenses did not perform well with my new digital SLR. To make the whole story short, I had invested $1400 in a digital SLR in hopes that I could use my Nikon lenses. But to my surprise...those lenses didn't perform well at all. So I took a chance on this Sigma lens (after reading the reviews of course). It was the least expensive lens in my bag but it gave the best result. The images were very sharp with good colors and detail. Again, thanks to those who took the time to write the earlier reviews. They had helped me tremendously.
its a really good amp can do good for a small to mid size car not good for suvs though
everything is working till now.i have it for more than 2 years, using it everyday... for listening music, watching some videos and like a super pen drive and the battery still good!i have a 30gb one and my mom has the 60gb.they are really good!
Order placed Oct 26th for "Product In Stock" last update Routers to shipped Nov 17. I would have gone elsewhere. Why place an order of "NO Stock" I see you charged my CC on Oct 26. You tell me?
This is a good solid camera to learn how to shoot with. It does exactly what is advertised...which is that is is manual in every way. I bought this particular camera at a local shop because I was leery of buying a Pentax K100 SE (which is what I really wanted) though an online auction. As I need the camera for class, I like having a manufactures warranty in case the camera does break. I have run one roll of film through the camera, and I am more than pleased with the results. The double exposure button is a next extra as well.My only concern is in the construction of the camera itself. Older 35mm SLRs have held up for so long because they were constructed from durable materials' mainly metal. This camera has lots of plastic on it. It does make the camera lighter and easier to hold, a definite plus, but I wonder how it will hold up under years of use.Bottom line: a great student camera, especially for the price (I paid almost as much for a used Nikon that I sold in order to get the Promatser).
I had minimal expectations for this product: that it run for long enough to view one movie in its entirety with a decent picture and audible sound. Well, the picture and sound were fine, but that doesn't do much good if the battery won't let you finish your movie. The manual states the battery should last 2.5 hours, but I found it to be more like 1-1.5. Then, I tried to contact GoVideo customer service and received an automated reply, which was unhelpful. I tried again, and they never responded. Luckily, amazon accepted the product for a refund since it was defective. Save yourself a lot of trouble and get something else.
For the $30 I spent on this player I have been pleasantly surprised at the sound quality. I liked it so much I bought a second one for work.
Beautifully designed and a real joy to use, with all the right features--including an outstanding image stabilization system, full manual control, aperture priority, shutter priority, and a true wide angle (28mm equivalent) in 16:9 format.Unlike most compact digital cameras, there's no need to search through menus to make adjustments -- frequently-used controls are readily accessible.Autofocus is quick and accurate, LCD is bright and clear, with the option of either hiding or displaying all the relevant information (including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and histogram).Shutter lag is minimal, except when shooting in Raw mode. Raw files are huge, and it takes several seconds to write to the SD card. It's a pity that Panasonic didn't provide a memory buffer to reduce this rather frustrating delay.Image quality is good at ISO 100, but noise is apparent at ISO 200 and above, and the in-camera noise reduction only makes things worse in my opinion, sacrificing too much detail in order to eliminate the noise. Definitely inferior to Canon's noise reduction. Fortunately, noise isn't too much of a problem in raw images at ISO 100.
Do not buy this item, it is not as advertised. I was expecting a Cables to Go cable and received a Chinese piece of junk. It is the thinnest network cable I have ever seen.
This is my sixth digital camera in as many years.I've been playing with this camera for several days now and I'm must amazed at the quality of the photos. Color is dead on. Seems to take great pictures both indoors and out.Some of the other reviews complain about burry pictures and dark pics indoors. Not seeing any of that with my photos. Then again I've been choosing the appropriate modes when takingn pictures. Love the rotary dial.As for the camera forgetting it's settings when you turn it off, I actually prefer it. It forces you to set the camera to the proper mode when you pull it out. Which you can do very quickly once you've learned the various icons/modes and how to use the rotary dial.I've always been an Olympus camera fan up until now. Kodak blows away my Camadiea D-510.I can't wait to go on a trip this spring and take more photos.
If you want quality there's only one way to go, and that's Verbatim!! Highly recommend these dvd-r dl!!
As the box states, use with A/V equipment too. I had an old combo home theater receiver/dvd that I loved but it eventually quit due to overheating. So I just put one of these coolers under the new receiver (can't find a receiver/dvd combo anymore). Also have two directv dvr's and one runs hot so I put an Antec usb cooler under each. When I power down the dvr, the cooler still runs so after reading about the fragile cable and connections in previous posts, I will let the Antec run 24/7 instead of trying to keep unplugging. I may consider using a dedicated 110v/usb adapter like for my HTC smartphone in the future that I can unplug from the wall. I cannot vouch for the longevity of these USB coolers since I just purchased them.
Order went smoothly. I use the stylus about 2 weeks now and it's great. It gives a nice feel on the screen and having the pen that comes with it it's a good backup, cause I don't carry any pen with me besides that.
I've had these headphone for at least two years and they have already broken twice. It seems with wear, the part where they pivot, begins to literally disintegrate over time until it finally breaks off. The first time I was able to fix it with super glue, the second time, not so lucky. Loved the subwoofer, but will not be buying this brand again.
*** Beware of dead/stuck pixels *** High rate of getting a bad pixel right out of the box.When I ordered this monitor, I was very worried about dead pixels, since it seems to be a very common problem with LCDs - but especially for this NEC model, due to their manufacturing process not being in the high class, unfortunately. I took a chance anyway and well, whaddya know: the monitor, which was shipped to me from Amazon, had ONE blue dot (still fortunate?) - a stuck pixel (a bad pixel which is stuck) near the bottom left corner. Although the dot is only noticeable on a black background - dead/stuck pixels are NOT acceptable when it's brand new, right out of the box. However, companies beg to differ and find 1-3 bad pixels as "acceptable" (some as many as 8 or more bad pixels!) and will not exchange it. Quite ridiculous. For me, it can get a bit annoying during DVDs (widescreen with black bars) or anything else with a screen filled only with black. Zero dead pixels or some, it's definitely a gamble with LCD monitors! These companies that make LCDs really need to go through dead pixel tests before sending these things out. If your local store has it, I suggest you buy it from them as return/exchanging this monitor would be most likely. However, you should also check with their policy because they might not accept returns for an "acceptable" amount of bad pixels. If you're feeling lucky, and you want to save a lot more money buying this online instead, go for it.That said, if you can avoid those pesky dots on your monitor (or be somewhat "fortunate" enough to just have one near a corner), then you'll be pretty satisfied with the main concerns about this moniter:The screen is very sharp and clear. High quality pictures look pretty incredible. The OptiClear screen really adds depth to the pictures, and the colors are very vivid. I really love the glossy look of the OptiClear cover screen; however, some might not appreciate it because, like many people mention, it can add a glare in a well-lit room (it almost becomes a mirror on a dark background). Nevertheless, I actually prefer using this monitor in a bright room because the glossy look is very attractive to me; maybe also because I've gotten used to it. On the contrary, in a dark room, the shiny look or glare is not so apparent; and that to me seem like it takes away the depth of the picture. I guess this is a matter of personal preference, though.Did I mention how bright this monitor is? You'll be able to see things most people will not - even if they set their average monitor at its highest brightness. (this might be somewhat a disadvantage since everything looks so good on this monitor that when you edit a photo, it might actually be a lot darker in reality.) What amazes me, though, is the color black on this monitor truly looks black - very saturated with the OptiClear screen.With this monitor and PowerDVD (dvd software), I viewed a DVD (Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children) - a movie with tons of FAST action sequence, and I was very satisfied with the results. I had played the movie before on my previous Dell 17" LCD monitor but the experience was at a whole new level; not because of the extra 2", but it was so much smoother with richer colors. If someone played a video on this monitor at some convention, it will definitely grab many people's attention.As for gaming, the 8ms response time really does make a difference. Again, comparing with my previous Dell 17" monitor (which was a much higher/slower response time, since it was made more for office use), even though I was using the same graphics card, the games felt much smoother - but best of all, the clarity and vivid colors that this NEC monitor produced, made games much more enjoyable. I felt like I had a whole new graphics card installed. Along with being able to adjust to high brightness, games such as DOOM 3 is very easier to see. If you're a gamer, this monitor should definitely be in one of your choices.The USB Hub on the side of the monitor is a nice extra. There are two USB on the left side of the monitor and two on the back, so total of four USB ports! (The Dell UltraSharp has three USB ports). The Hub was instantly found on Windows XP and is working properly.The menu for adjusting brightness/contrast is very simple; and with the joystick button, it is easy and fast to navigate. I really like the location/design of the buttons on the monitor because it doesn't takeover the frame, and it is even nice to look at. You can also download a software called "NaViSet", from NEC's website, to adjust all brightness/contrast through the computer, instead of physically pressing the buttons on the monitor. It's much faster and convenient through the software, because manually, you would have to hold the button until it gets to the percentage (of brightness/contrast) that you want. But with the software, you can instantly select/scroll the percentage just by a click of a mouse.The monitor comes with all cables: DVI-D cable, Mini D-Sub cable, USB cable, power cord. It also comes with a cable mangement cover for tidiness on the back of the monitor.Cons:1.) Of course, I already covered this but bad pixels are a shame.2.) I think the viewing angle can be a little better. It looks great when viewing from the center, but it seems to lose a bit of brightness/contrast from a different angle. It's still watchable from the side but not as superb as the center view, of course.3.) It's too bad this model cannot pivot for portrait (vertical) viewing - not that I need it, but since it can height adjust and do everything else, why not? The Dell UltraSharp seems to beat this NEC monitor in terms of overall ergonomics. And trust me, you want a monitor that can height adjust; you'll get tired of viewing it at the same position, and once you adjust it from time to time, it's like using a whole new monitor again! The Sony SDM-HS95P had an unusual design and also had the glossy screen, but the lack of height adjustment really killed it.Though, I'm really not surprised how this NEC LCD1970GX was rated number one 19" monitor at PCWORLD. This monitor really does deserve a 5/5, but for me - mostly due to stuck pixel problem - I give it a 4/5. (maybe that's still being pretty generous for a bad pixel on the monitor?)My dad has a Dell Ultrasharp 2005FPW 20" and recommended me the same monitor for a cheaper price (some special business deal) than this NEC monitor - but I declined. I'm actually very happy with my decision (apart from getting the dreaded bad pixel).If you want an all-around monitor - for entertainment such as movies, photos, games, or just browsing the web - this monitor would be an excellent choice. On the other hand, if you're going to be using it in an office environment (with a lot of bright lights, where you have no control over); or if you're a programmer, you might want to consider a monitor that can pivot (portrait view) vertically. NEC does offer a higher model (NEC LCD1980FXi) which can pivot, but then there are sacrifices in brightness/contrast, response time, and of course the price is much more expensive. It really comes down to what you'll be using the monitor for. But overall, this is an amazing monitor and the display should impress many. However, bad pixels rates are relatively high on this monitor, so just be aware.On a side note, UPS or the Amazon worker who packaged the monitor did a terrible job: the delivery box was in a really bad condition; the tape was not secure and the air cushion was not protecting the bottom surface. I was very disappointed with that, but thankfully the monitor was okay inside its stock box.
There were three (3)reasons I decided to purchase the Savage Background Economy Photo Studio Kit. 1) the size seemed perfect since I live in a small 1-bedroom apartment; 2) a roll of white background paper was included with the purchase; and 3) S100 strobe light was included with the purchase. It all sounded like a great deal.I placed my order on 10/30/09 and it was delivered on 11/03/09. Two days after the order had been delivered to my apartment, I had an evening free to set up the background stand. This is what I found.1. The background stand is not as sturdy as I had expected. It is a bit wobbly and flimsy.2. There was a problem with the clamp to one of the stands. It would not hold the stand in place when a roll of paper was added. Once I added a roll of paper, the stand dropped down.3. When I opened the box that contained the barndoor for the S100 strobe, I found that two (2) of the doors were bent. Looks this was a result of the barndoor being pushed/forced into packaging that was a bit too small for the item.4. There was a 1-page sheet enclosed in the box that contained the S100 strobe. The 1-page sheet stated to review the enclosed manual for operating instructions. There was no manual included with my order.I contacted Adorama Camera Service via email on 11/05/09 regarding the flimsy structure of the background stand, the issue with the clamp, and the two (2) bent barndoors.While I waited on a response from Adorama Service, I went to Home Depot to see if I could find some clamps to hold the stand in place. I purchased some spring clamps and A-clamps. The spring clamps seems to hold the stand in place better than the A-clamp. As for the barndoor, my boyfriend straighten out the two (2) bent doors.It took three (3) days for Adorama Service to respond to my email. I was informed that since these items was ordered through Amazon they were not authorized to process an exchange, only issue refunds. I was advised that I had two options: 1) Return the items to Adorama for a full refund; or 2) contact Savage for replacement parts. I was also informed that after the items were returned to Adorama, if I was still interested in these items, I would have to place a new order. I was provided a return shipping label.The Amazon website stated that these items were"shipped and sold by Adorama Camera". I reviewed Adorama's return policy before making my purchase. Although the policy states that "you may return merchandise for a full money back refund excluding any shipping charges", nowhere does it specifically state that if an item is purchased via Amazon then the company (Adorama Camera) has no authorization to process an exchange. I think Adorma should be make this clearer in their return policy.I am not going to return the items to Adorama camera for a refund. By the time that Adorama Service responded to my email, I had already fixed the problem with the stand by purchasing some clamps. The bent barn doors have been straightened (as best as they can be). As for the manual that was not included with the S100 Strobe, I will figure out how to operate the strobe on my own.
Overall this works well: between work and home our family has seven laptops to manage. I got this to have a backup power supply for those time when one got left at work, school, in the car, etc... Overall it works well: it comes with a lightweight AC/DC power converter, two retractable cords (one cord to plug the AC/DC converter into the wall and one to plug it into your laptop), nine different tips, a tip holder for eight tips, and a bad to carry it all around in.Pros:All but one of our laptops were covered by the included tips. Only my Lenovo from work wasn't supported.I've tried it out on several laptops from HP, Toshiba and Sony with absolutely no problems.Cons:When pulling the cord out it jams up a bit. The solution is to just pull the cord out all the way and release it back so it winds back cleanly. A little annoying but not a big deal.Weak manual with little information and some is in really small print. You pretty much just have to look for a matching tip and try it out. Again, a little annoying but not a big deal.So while it's not perfect it gets the job done.
I bought two of these to upgrade my mother's 233MHz computer from 32 Meg of RAM to 96. It installed beautifully without a problem and has worked great in her computer! I am very glad I was able to get this at such a good price. By the way, in case it is helpful to know, my mother just has a generic computer that was bought at a computer show a few years back.
It's maked a friend happy to see her family on the other side of the world! What more can I say!
I needed something simple yet adjustable in terms of distance from the screen, projector angle, left, right and up and down after mounting on the ceiling. With my limited handyman skill I always need adjustments after mounting at an approximate distance from the screen. I had considered the cheaper ones but the designs are inelegant and you would have to mount it at precise location. You could probably adjust the distance using the screws that hold the projector but that is very tedious to do.I have a wooden ceiling and it was easy to anchor it and also my projector is very light about 2lb. I guess heavier projectors may need something more than just wooden screws.I had hesitated a lot before buying this $90 for a $400 projector but I am happy and I think I made the right choice.
It was a perfect fit for the keyboard and worked well when my daughter typed her Russian paper. Thank you
I have this keyboard in black at the office and in white at home. It's comfortable and the 6 key is in the proper place. Don't presume that because it's a cheap price that it is not worth it. It's a great keyboard and I would buy it again.
Bought this on Amazon for a little over $100. It is big and durable and does not look like an average, cheap electronics stand, but rather a nice piece of modern furniture. I only have a 32" TV on it and use the rest as a bookcase/desk/storage. Very nice.
256mb of mp3 music, FM tuner and voice recorder all in one compact player! What more can you ask for!I love using my player when I am working out. There are no moving parts, so I never miss a beat.When I first got my Rhomba and pluged it in, it locked up on me. So, I reset it and it has worked perfectly ever since(no firmware update required).I really like the Creative Mediasource software that is included. It is very easy to use.Overall, I would rate this a 5 out of 5 stars, But the FM tuner could use some improvement. My FM tuner has bad reception most of the time.
The speaker performs better than expected. On tne negative side; the constant flashing blue light on the transformer is distracting.
Spent a coulple of hours spading wires and installing this volume control and my receiver started shutting down when I turned on Zone 2. Spoke with Denon this morning and they told me to disconnect the volume control because it was the problem.
I bought this product (and paid a premium for it) last April, largely based on the excellent online reviews and its fast, long-range wireless capability. It has been a major disappointment. The only way I've been able to use it reliably is by disabling its wireless support and using only the (wired) ethernet ports. I've only been able to get the wireless port working intermittently for one of three of my PCs (two notebooks and a desktop). It either repeatedly drops and reconnects -- even at 15 feet away (Dell Inspiron 8200 w/ 802.11b) or connects for two minutes then locks up the router (Toshiba Portege M400 w/ 802.11g). I am a software engineer and am very patient with technology, but this device has tested my limits. I've tried many forms of "black magic" over countless hours (firmware, software, and driver updates, OS/Network settings, disabling firewalls/anivirus, online support, etc. etc.) but all to no avail. To top things off, I couldn't even couldn't get Netgear's own RangeMax Wireless PCI card to connect from my desktop PC. I've been cut by this "bleeding edge" technology, and now must find a wireless router that actually works.
I used the low profile antenna in my installation and it all went in nicely. The issue remains: how to connect to the cell phone?1) RadioShack makes an adapter for Nokia phones, RadioShack part number 17-206, comes with TNC adapter.2) Connect coax to the end of the cable, and skin off 2 inches of shield. Lay the exposed center conductor, still in its plastic insulator, next to the built in antenna on your phone and the radio frequency will jump across. No physical connection required.
I bought this lens package from Amazon about a year 1/2 ago, and I am here to say it was worth every penny! The Toknia 300mm works awesome for the price and it takes some really clear Macro shots. Works fairly well with my Sony Alpha set up, for the price I was impressed! If you are looking for an inexpensive 300mm Macro lens this is the one! The 28-80mm Macro lens is not to bad itself; the 300mm Macro makes the whole package! I didn't think it was going to be that great of lens but I was wrong on this deal. Very light weight yet well constructed. I still use this lens and keep it my in arsenal of lenses. I find it great for out doors wild life shots!
BUEN VENDEDOR CONFIABLE LO RECOMIENDO 100 % NO HUBO NINGUN PROBLEMA CON EL PRODUCTO, RESPUESTA INMEDIATA Y EL EMPAQUE BIEN PROTEGIDO
I like this dryer. It works well and I like the night light as well. It works well for a small bathroom.
These SD cards are a bargain, I was a bit worried that my camera or laptop would not recognize them but both my old X60 IBM and Nikon D60 saw them and used them without any problem. I have had no issues with transfer speeds or anything else.
Not sure why some having problems adjusting this inexpensive monitor, but I'll tell you this - I got this at CompUSA about 5 years ago when they just came out and I've used it as my main monitor for doing anything from full color pre-press jobs to web graphics without problems. DVD video's looking absolutely smashing - you just how to know how to fine tune this rather awesome for the money stylish CRT flat screen, that's all.
Ok, yes the CD player is a little noisy, not while its playing, but as you turn the power on. Its like it needs to cycle itself through. This takes some getting used to. However, all the functions are awesome, I can hook up my mp3 player and it is great! Sound is good and so is radio reception. My new love however is the sleep and wake up function. I love to go to sleep to soft music. but previously I couldn't do that without being forced to wake up to a buzzer or separate (and usuually hideous clock radio)... BUT this stereo has it all figured out.. You sleep to the soft sounds and wake up to a louder and building volume. Maybe I hadn't looked around enough before, but I've never had a stereo that did this.
I am thrilled with the service and the TDK tapes work great. It was i great value for the money
for a couple of hundreds of dollar more it worth protecting your Home Theatre System. It provides clean power to your Home Theatre System.
It works. It's $2.82 with free shipping. What else do you want?The video quality is the same as the Super Double Plus Good brand's HDMI cable that costs literally 10x more. The signal is digital and appears to transfer 100%, so I'm totally unconvinced about the extra value-add from the cables that cost 10x more. The placebo effect is one of the most powerful forces in the universe, I guess.
This is a premium machine.When buying a laptop, the key is the balance of the features; if you've got a great graphics card but a poor keyboard, what's the point?The reason I recommend this laptop so highly is not that every one of the features is the best in its class (take the graphics card, for example, which is very good, but not a NVIDIA), but that all of the features could be rated at 4/5 or more.The S4617 has no 'fatal flaw', unlike other laptops in its class. When researching this laptop I also considered the SONY VGN-FZ180E/B, which has a similar weight and storage capacity to the Toshiba. In fact its performance is marginally better on the benchmark tests, and it is .2pounds lighter. However, it apparently emits a continuous,high pitched sound which is quite annoying, according to some reviews, and the flat keyboard is very mediocre (as I found myself testing out a demo unit).Here is my analysis of the A4617:Pros:-keyboard is a joy to type on-huge storage (250GB)-sleek design-very quiet fan-convenient media buttons-by far the best speakers I've seen on a laptop-windows vista zips along on this with 2GB ram-graphics card, although not the best in the industry, will play all but the most intensive games- light for a laptop of its class (1/2 pound lighter than the Dell Inspiron E105, for example)CONS:- battery life is fine at 2 hours, but is not excellent compared to other models- it does get slightly warm on the bottomYou can't really go wrong with this laptop, unless you have very specific demands such as a TV tuner or intensive gaming requirements.Check it out....
best noks i have ever owned and i have owned them all small and compact easy to use and the rubber coating is great allows a good grip i have no complaints what so ever nikon zoom is where it's at
I tried to format thid SD Drive on my computer, whe I went to use it my computer would just state that the drive is not formatted, computer works on other drives but not this one.
I was a bit leery about buying cables this inexpensive, but they work great! They were as heavy-duty as any store-bought name brand and had really good molded stress relief ends. I won't buy cables anywhere else again without at least checking Amazon first to see what's available!
Unlike every other off-brand "GPS ready" car charger, this authentic Garmin product actually works. You plug it in to your car and your gps and it charges the battery like it should. Unfortunately it's ridiculously overpriced (everywhere). But if you want a car charger for your Garmin GPS, this really is the only option. I've tried probably a half dozen other mini usb car chargers and none of them would work unless the Garmin was fully charged already.The build quality of the charger seems very sturdy and it's nice that the charger has a straight rather than coiled cord.If you need a car charger for your Garmin Nuvi, don't waste your time and money buying knock-off chargers, this is the only one that will work (and it works well), even though it costs a lot.
I purchased the iTrip but ordered the wrong one. I recognized that fact as soon as I opened the box and saw that it would not fit in the 3G model iPod I have. When I asked the process to return the item for a replacement, the company told me that because I had opened the shrink wrap, they would NOT refund me anything. That is ridiculous! This is the only company that I have ever dealt with who does that. I will NEVER buy from them again and would recommend that you do not as well. They are www.getyourtech.comThey told me I would have to sell it on Amazon.com rather than simply swap out the right product. I should have known since there is no way to contact them other than through email.
This system was EASY to install. You plug it into your computer, insert the cd-rom, and it will pretty much install itself in a couple of minutes. This installation is almost as easy as the access point where you plug it in and it broadcasts. It's speed level is fantastic. However, I found that its range was not nearly as good as with my SMC 802.11b system.I am still glad I bought this product, but it is shocking to me that the system doesn't always get good reception from but one room away (It works, but not always particularly well).I should mention how the system works speedwise. It's speeds are significantly higher than the 802.11b, but there is more of a lag. So, you might go to a website, get a slight lag where nothing shows up on the page, and then boom... it all appears instantaneously. I am sure that some of this delay is because I've created another point for data to go through - I am using this system through my SMC barricade.Besides the limited range, there is one other annoying feature of the product - it lights. They blink and flash in a way that I find rather annoying, although one does get used to it for a while.So, should you buy and use this? Yes and no, depending upon your set-up.NO: If you live in a big home where you don't have to worry about outside disturbances (ie multiple microwave ovens and 2.4 gig phones.) In this situation go with 802.11b for the greater range at a lower price.YES: If you need to move massive amounts of data though your network. 802.11a is MUCH faster when it works, and you do notice the difference with larger files.YES: If you live in a high density area such as a condominium were you have to worry about interference from your neighbors. This netgear system will bypass most interference since it operates at a higher frequency, and the lessend range actually becomes an advantage since it means you are less likely to get interference from other 802.11a systems as well.
I bought my DVD player October of 2001 primarily because of the video quality in S-VHS (I don't have a component video TV) and MP3 playback for CD-Rs. It has worked well since then. The VCDs I've made with my Mac work great. The DVDs I've made with my Mac work great. Yes, the quality of the mechanics is pretty lame and the unit weighs next to nothing, but I do take care of my gear. I have yet to encounter the "HO2" spindle motor error complained about so often. The unit is slow to power up and eject the tray and the remote is pretty lightweight, too. But then keep in mind how much this unit costs.
Just bought my P-2000 Yes, I'll be using it to transfer cards while on the road. I shoot 2000 frames a week doing destination weddings.I also wanted to use it to watch movies; I fly alot. Anyway... I read MANY reviews saying it was very difficult to create a file it would accept. THIS WAS TRUE UNTIL NOW. If you own this unit and want to watch your favorite film simply get VIDEO VAULT PVP EDITION. Google "Video Vault" and you'll find it.Working with the program is super easy, video quality is fantastic. I now travel with no fewer than a dozen movies. Too cool.
I used these headphones on the bus and they do a decent job at reducing the noise level. You can't hear all the noise around you but if someone is sitting next to you talking you can still hear them. If the bus hit a bump or started to go fast the headphones started to break the music up, making the noise that headphones make when the cord is shot and not making a good connection. They are a little big on the head but the padding feels good against the ears. I own a pair of AIWA noice canceling headphones and although they are not as comfortable they do a better job at reducing the noise-level.
This 8 line fax board is the best, most reliable fax board I ever owned.I never had one problem with it. It is using Agere modems onboard, and handshake very well with all types of fax machines. Multi-tech gets A+ for this one heck of a quality product!Uses: Fax Blasting, or Fax Server and maybe other uses. But thats what I used it for.
No problems with the battery. I searched the net for the best price. This was by far the best price.
Problems with the device itself, though.Perhaps Amazon has a bad batch of these routers?After returning one (a great experience, by the way) and getting my 2nd, Netgear recommended I get a third because the routers wouldn't hold a connex. Amazon would not send a third, but offered a gift. cert. for my trouble. Now I'm without one.. Perhaps looking for another source.
If you are just a casual photographer who wants to make a few blown up pictures of friends and family, this probably is not the printer for you. However, if you are starting to get seriously into digital photography and are contemplating making large format prints for resale, this might interest you.PROs:1. Roll feed with built in cutter.2. Built in network card.3. Print Quality - 2400 x 1200 dpi4. HP Vivera fade-resistant dye-based inks (can last up to 80 years)5. Replaceable ink nozzles.6. Great color out of the box. But if you're serious, buy a color calibration system so your colors are consistent all they way through the system from monitor to printer (should be done with any photo printer).CONs:1. Roll paper likes to stay rolled. You'll need to either buy or make a device to uncurl the paper.2. This printer takes up some real estate. It covers 41.3 x 40.1 inches and weighs in at 50.7 lbs. Make sure you have the space for it. Also costs more to ship.3. When paper roll is left fed into the printer for long periods (like over night) it will make indentations in the paper that are hard to remove. But it is easily overcome by unloading the paper when left idle (simple as pushing a button).There are many large format photo printers out there, but many also come with an equally large format price tag. The big advantage for this printer is the roll feed paper with built in cutter. For roll fed printers, this one is the most competitively priced so it better fits the user who is not a professional print shop. This allows you to feasibly make a print of any size up to 24" x 50ft, but that is really going to stretch the resources of your system (and your nerves). I originally researched this printer for a 360-degree panorama I had made that is 11 inches tall by 70 inches wide. It ended up being a piece of cake. However, remember that prints this size have drawbacks when you wish to mount or frame them ($$$).My over all impression of this printer: I love it. I have never had any regrets after buying it. Even with as many prints as I've pumped through it, it still hasn't used very much ink. And the quality is just great.
I bought this for my daughter so she could talk to my son while he was in Iraq. It certainly came quickly and was as promised. She did not tell me she had any problems installing it, so I know it was easy to do.
Buy this camera and an external flash together and forget about 2.8-4.8F lense thing. Lots of other digicams with faster lenses still do not get you 1/30 shutter speed or better w/o flash (which is the minimum shutter speed for moving objects, such as dogs and babies) for most of indoor/night shooting conditions.OK. Let's talk about external flashs. Olympus FL-40 and FL-50 are the best choices and they are loaded with features such as TTL auto and moterized zoom, but they are pretty overpriced. Promaster 5750DX and 5550DX are very nice alternatives. They are as powerful as FL-40 with full TTL compatible, but they do not have moterized zoom capability.If you want to spend less than $100 for an external flash. Get a Sunpak383. It does not have TTL capability. That means you will need to calculate proper aperture/shutter speed every time you use it in your camera's manual mode. Not convenient, but still works.
I loved these cables. The fact that most other cables on the market run at least twenty to one hundred dollars makes these a steal. I just really have nothing to complain about here. They arrived quickly plugged them into my ps3 and digital tv box and was transported effortlessly into the world of high def. If your an electronic minimalist who hates all the cords associated with components or av like I am than this is definitely a step in the right direction.
I haven't had a bad burn using TY's. After years of doing it, that is really enough said. Multiple burning types and software apps used, no complaints. After hundreds if not thousands of dollars in multiple other manufacturers, this will be all I ever buy again.
After a year of use, My Book Premium failed to complete backups. It failed to be reformatted, it failed the diagnostics program which came with the drive. Western Digital support failed to give useful advice. I would never buy another WD product, and in fact just purchased a one TB drive from Seagate for $149 - the purchased of which was based on the extended warranty the company offers and ratings I found on line.
This drive carries as much storage as it says and works as you'd expect it to. Just don't expect to carry it around on your key chain like you may with a similar product by another brand. I don't trust he little ring (shown in the picture) to not break.
Had this for few years. Hassle to setup. Often would not connect till fiddle with it. Now with new router can't get it working after 3 hours of trying everything. Downloadable update crashes. Level 1 tech support put me on hold for level 2. After 23 minutes I gave up. Do not buy this product.
I bought this because it came cheap with my iPod (which I love). I like it and it comes in handy when entertaining at home because I can just hook it up to the iPod, tune the stereo in and listen without having to buy an expensive speaker unit for the iPod.That's the good news...the bad news is that you can't use this unit if your iPod is in a case (and why own an iPod if you aren't going to put it in a case!!!).If you are going to use this in your car, GET ANOTHER PRODUCT! You want something in the car that will also charge your iPod battery. This won't do that.
The mouse seemed to work but the buttons are not programmable. Microsoft's version of this mouse (the wireless laser mouse 8000) has all of the features I needed so I ended up returning this one.
Nice quality and fit to RJ45 connector, a bit loose on the CAT5E cable but most users will likley use with the CAT6. Affordable solution to finish off patch cables and give them a professional look.
Just want to watch TV, DVDs and your old collection of VHS tapes using a nice big monitor connected to your PC? Fuggetdaboutit.Don't buy this. It's a royal pain to setup the TV signals, you need a separate application to watch DVDs and you just can NOT watch your VHS tapes.I tried connecting the RF output of the VCR to the analog RF input and it doesn't work. I then tried to connect to the audio & video inputs on the front of the unit. There is no application for using them!When I tried tech support, they suggested I buy an upgraded Roxio application (see chat below). Isn't that for printing text on a DVD?After spending $1000 for this computer, and several agravating hours searching for a way to view my tapes, I'm left very very disappointed, to say the least.-----chat session below-------------------Rugin P: Welcome to HP Total Care for Desktop PCs.My name is Rugin P. How may I assist you today?Rugin P: Hi Marc.Rugin P: How are you doing today?marc desmarais: i connected my VCR to the front audio and video inputs. How do I just view the vcr tape on my monitor?Rugin P: Not to worry I will let you know.Rugin P: May I know the operating system you are using?marc desmarais: vistaRugin P: In this case you have to upgrade the roxio software which is installed in your PC.marc desmarais: what are the audio and video inputs on the front of my computer for then? Was I sold something I can not use!?!Rugin P: In Vista you default you can capture Digital Video, if you want to capture analog video you have to upgrade the Roxio software installed in your PCmarc desmarais: that's not my question. What are the audio and video input in the front panel for?Rugin P: Yes it is to capture video itself.marc desmarais: how do I capture video using the video input that came with the computer I paid $1000 for ?Rugin P: As I told earlier that in vista you can default capture Digital video, in order to capture analog video you have to upgrade the Roxio software.
Very easy to install, runs fast and quiet. I highly recommend this drive. Just make sure you have a USB 2.0 port available to get the full speed!
First you'll experience the setup "wizard" which includes incorrectly-worded instructions about options that don't exist. And for a bit of fun, try hitting F1 to see the "help" file and watch as the installer asks you to locate the help file that's not there.Then you'll discover that the thing won't connect to your wireless network because the wizard doesn't properly save WEP keys. After figuring out that the device has an admin Web server built in, you'll connect to it and fix the WEP problem and hook it up to your network. And happily discover that the wireless connection works! ...... Until you plug it in to your printer's USB port and suddenly it drops inexplicably off the network. Note that the only purpose of this device is to sit on the network and talk to the printer via the USB port. So the fact that it can't do these two things simultaneously is quite the red flag.And so you wait over an hour in the Linksys online support queue hoping for some help, and don't move up in line at all. But while you're in the queue you do some Google searching and find out that others have had the same problem and your printer is not supported by the device (even though it doesn't say that anywhere on the box, in the instruction manual, or on the Linksys Web site).... You unplug the box and find out that it's really, REALLY hot (even though it's only been plugged in for about an hour.) You probably wouldn't have wanted it plugged in for a long period anyway, given that it would probably melt a hole through your printer.So you put it where it belonged to begin with, in the garbage. And you're *still* in the support queue waiting...A low-quality product with an extremely shoddy installer and zero support from the company that makes it. In short: AVOID!!!
AS DESCRIBED works what else can I say ...it holds an ANL type fuse and thehousing seems tough enough
We bought an identical device for personal use over two years ago and have thoroughly enjoyed it. While the broadcasters would prefer we sit through endless commercials and watch programing at their convenience rather than ours, we prefer to be in control of our evening leisure hours; and the Tivo allows just that. The current purchase was a gift for our son whose work hours preclude much live evening viewing and whose leisure time is valuable, but who does like to keep up with some television programming. And, he loves the device as much as we do. We recognize that with digital and HD programming moving forward rapidly the analogue capability of this device may soon be obsolete for many technophiles -- but who cares. We're not interested in magnificent on screen presentation, just a decent picture at a time that better suits our needs.
I had a few issues setting this router up and in the end had to sell it. Customer support conveniently got "disconnected" after we began our conversation.. twice.Just to make it clear, I am extremely polite and patient on the phone, and I've never had a call drop out... they disconnected. I would say at the very least they should have called me back, seeing as I had just given my phone number to him.Do yourself a favor, look to another company, avoid Netgear.
This is a nifty lens but I thought I would use it more than I would. My only qualms is that it's still a manual focus lens.
i just deleted my postive review of this product. i used to be very happy with this drive, until it simply stopped working about 3 months after i bought it. i ended up having to go to compusa and buying another brand.. be warned a bit about long term reliability..
Picture quality and sound are excellent, the rapid rewind feature is terrific, and the unit's full-size chassis makes it fit in nicely with standard A/V gear, if that's a concern. The remote is unusually well-designed and convenient. Whenever the unit is powered off, a loud &quot;bump&quot; sound comes through the speakers--this isn't the case with any other VCR I've tried, including an earlier Toshiba model. And when one is watching TV, the unit defaults to &quot;Display&quot; mode, showing time, channel, and program information superimposed over the TV image--one has to press the &quot;Display&quot; key twice to clear it, an extremely annoying inconvenience...
I have only had these headphones for three months, and during that time, I loved them, but I went for a walk this morning to discover the left earbud had lost all sound. I have only had these three months and during that time I was as careful with these headphones as was reasonable. They were great while they lasted, but did not last long at all. Unfortunately, I can't recommend anything better as most of the other headphones I have bought have had the same problem, probably due to the amount I listen of time I spend listening to music, which is hours a day. While they last, though, they are comfortable and the bass is much better than other earphones of this type.
Its as good as the reviews comments and anything else positive you may have heard. Yes it shocks Ipod owners!!! Amazing product!
I ordered one Coleman panel to see how good it was. I am a long time Coleman collector and this fits just right! Brand power at its best! I have had it about 2 weeks and have it connected to my campers battery. The camper has a stereo system which requires a "hot" lead to maintain memory so this creates a drain on the battery. After this panel, no more worries about the drain! This panel in full sun is putting out 22.65volts and drops to 17.3 on a cloudy day, even when it was raining!I ordered two more and expect them to arrive tomorrow. I will build a frame to attach the panels to and hook all of them to my battery bank (3 D/C NG27). I expect to be able to use them for a generator (less) week of camping next month! If it fails then expect me to update this review! I think ICP could have had a better way of connecting multiple panels though. Coleman dosen't supply the gang plug, so I have to cut the plug ends off and hardwire them together. Not too much of an issue though.
This product is very useful... protec the entry of the any usb dispositive, you can avoid that your data fall in bad hands. I recommend!
It worked perfectly as received (default setting). Changing an Onkyo "home theater" receiver from standby to active turns on the tv and subwoofer, and back to standby turns them off. The first one being still entirely satisfactory after 2 weeks of use, I bought 2 more for 2 desk top computers and their multiple accessories.
I have known ChannelPlus (linearcorp.com) for making quality products, having used their DA-500A amplifier in the past. The DA-506BID appears to be a similarly well made CATV distribution amp.I decided to upgrade my home CATV distribution to better support digital CATV services (meaning 2-way capable amps). My CATV service enters the home to a 2-way splitter, with one leg going to the Cable Modem and the other to the input of the DA-506BID distribution amplifier. The DA-506ID outputs directly feeds my other TVs in the house, with one of the +4 dB output ("Long Run" outputs) going to a 2-ways splitter feeding a set-top box (STB) and a home network connected M-card DVR (HDHomeRun Prime).There are four 0 dB ("unity gain" or loss-less splitter) outputs ("short reach") and two +4 db ("long reach") outputs.The resulting signal levels are all excellent, both for my old analog TVs and my new digital tuners (Clear Channel QAM Digital TVs, cable STB, and HDHomeRun Prime)
To date I have found the C340 very useful at my work, such as providing a location and path to that location. It's procedures and methods are clear and very useful. For the first time, I have found a computer device that is designed for the average person, instead of a computer guru, and that is appreciated. While I have not used the C340 in other locations than my home town as yet, I feel confident it will be of great use when I do.The only fault I could find to date is that some of the paths to my destination provided by the C340 are roundabout, rather than the most direct path. Yesterday the path it showed was around the block to get to a business, instead of the most direct path, which was a simple block away from the main artery. I must say these instances are few and far between. Overall I find it a winner.
I bought these for my friend and he loved them. He had already had a pair before that I had accidentally messed up and he wanted the same pair again so I guess they were top of the line.
The Canon SD700 is a great camera It takes great outdoor lighted pictures, it's small and handy, it has a great zoom and the video is awesome. I strongly recommedn it to anyone who is looking for a simple solution to taking nice pictures. The only down side is that for night time pics, the flash is kind of weak and it does not have a battery meter, and eventhough the baterry last for a good number of pictures, it doesn't let you know where you stand. I also suggest that you buy at least a 1G memory so that you can get many high res. pics and good video.
I had fallen victim to an attractive package deal and got this filter for practically free and even as a free gift it was terrible.Its too heavy and bulky adds unnecessary size to lens. Its easy to scratch and hard to clean. I had one stubborn spot that I took forever to remove.Yes its cheaper but you will end up throwing it and buying a Hoya or Quantaray so save your time and money.I still have mine if you want it its yours free....
We are a two Zune household, so it is great to have a way to charge without using the computer. Haven't actually used the car charger, but I'm excited to be able to. Love the fact that the wall charger has the fold-in prongs, makes it easier to store. All in all, great product, reasonable price.
The speaker basket is large. These speakers did not fit the rear deck of a 95 Honda Accord LX. But they fit in a 98 Nissan 200sx rear deck. I don't get it. The tweeters also protrude about half an inch and the grills are junk. I didn't get a chance to hear them yet.
Prompt mailing of item. Item in shape as described. Music sound great considering size and price. If looking for home stereo system not for you but great for portable sysyem or for one small room. Would recommend.
I replaced my wife's Nikon Coolpix S9 with Canon A2400is. A2400is is 100X better (never owned Canon before). That little camera really impresses me. Based on good experience with A2400is I decided to buy Canon XTi hoping to replace my beloved Nikon Coolpix 5700. I bougth it used few weeks ago, serial number 1320xxxxxx supposidely not affected by underexposure problem. Canon XTi comparing to my Nikon Coolpix 5700 is much better camera in everything but picture quality. Buttons layout, accessing menu, viewfinder, features, settings etc., everything perfect and easily accessible. Great DSLR operation. Accessing Nikon Coolpix settings is a pain: buttons on the left, buttons on the top, press and hold here, turn there, go to the menu, poor viewfinder, small LCD etc. But to make things short this Canon XTi does not make better quality pictures than my Nikon Coolpix 5700. Nikon glass is much better than Canon kit lens EF 15-55mm. Also Nikon zooming is much better, no need for Canon telephoto lens. I own both now and took many shoots under the same conditions, with the same settings on both cameras and when it comes to picture quality Nikon beats Canon hands down.
I needed to replace the pan and tilt mechanism on my tripod. This isn't the most expensive and best ball head you can buy, but it does the job. I suspect that much more expensive ball heads will have a much more fluid motion. This ball head locks firmly into place and that's great. There is a very minor fluctuation in where you center your field of view with your camera and where it will lock into place - it drops slightly. This isn't a big deal and it's incredibly better then the problems I had with the pan and tilt mechanism on my old head, but be aware you'll see a little of this. It doesn't take long to get accustomed to this and it's easy to compensate for. I would imagine (but I'm not sure) that this problem won't occur on a $200.00 ball head. But like everything else in life you get what you pay for and all in all I'm happy with this head. Install was a breeze and one of the other things I love about it is that when your camera is vertical it will easily extend a few degrees beyond 90 so you can actually shoot vertically without being off a couple of degrees that you have to fix in Photoshop later (this was always a problem with my pan and tilt). Bottom line: If you want a reasonably priced ball head that works without breaking the bank, this will do the job.
I wanted a microphone which would work with voice recognition software. The advertising said that this microphone was, &quot;ideal for voice recording, voice recognition software or telephony over the internet.&quot; Ideal is not the word I'd use.I tested the microphone with the voice recognition software. It came back with a below average rating and a warning that the voice recognition software might not work well with it.In many cases, low quality voice recognition is worse than no voice recognition at all. Often I'll have to undo what the computer thought I told it to do. They say that a computer only does what you tell it to do. If the microphone does not clearly hear what you are saying, it will take a guess.The bottom line is that for voice recognition, a higher quality microphone is needed. In a pinch if your keyboard and mouse were inoperative you might be able to make the voice recognition software work using this microphone. Personally I'd just turn off the computer.
I bought this item to use with my iPod Classic 160 GB. It transmitted the audio signal to the TV, but the video didn't show up. I also tried it on my iPhone 4, but the result was the same; no video signal. I went into each devices' settings to try to get the video signal through but no success. I suspect that that neither Apple device has a video out connection in the earphone jack, which is what this cable utilIzes. I plan on returning this product and buying the Apple HDMI cable instead.
After 8 months of service, this DVD player died. All I get now is a blinking standby/on button. I have decided that brand names are almost meaningless. I replaced this one with a Panasonic. When the Panasonic DVD player dies (I have every confidence that it eventually will), I will be back here reading reviews from Amazon to find the cheapest DVD player that seems the most reliable. Why can't anyone build an inexepensive DVD player that will last? Some of us are not concerned with features, features, features. I guess everything is going the way of the cell phone?What I don't understand, is why my DVD burner in my PC (which cost only $50) has lasted for 4 years and is still running, but I can't by a DVD player that will last more than 18 months... Good luck.
I liked the price and compact form factor of this KVM, and it switched the video well and quickly, but it was always slow and temperamental when switching the USB. Sometimes, I had to toggle it a couple times before the USB would properly connect and the light quit flashing. But this degraded to where it would cause the laptop to get into very wierd modes, with erratic mouse behavior. This required switching to a different USB port, and increasingly so, even rebooting the laptop. So I finally scrapped it and replaced it with this 4 port versionIogear GCS634U MiniView 4-Port USB KVM Switch. Though more expensive, it's working much better so far.
I received my cables a few weeks ago and have been using them, and so far...no problems!! They do seem a little "fragile" but you can't beat the price!! :O)
I received the iFP-195T for Christmas this year, and I'm am very pleased with the quality and features of this player. This is the first MP3 player I've owned, and have been reluctant to purchase one because of their limited storage capability with high quality MP3 files (128 MB can barely hold 2 albums at 128bit settings). I didn't want an iPod type player due to its size and weight. This player gives me more than enough room to store hours of music at 128 or 160bit quality settings. The features are quite extensive, and I highly recommend that anyone who purchases one of these gets the new firmware upgrade off iRiver's web site, which improves the EQ from a treble/bass option to a 5 band EQ (very nice), and adds other improved features.The sound quality is amazing for something so small and light weight, the menus are very easy to navigate. One reviewer mentioned that it will not play songs in the order of the album, but this is all dependant on how you name your MP3 files, every album that I have transferred plays in the order that it is suppose to. Transfer rate comes in at about 1MB/sec, give or take a few seconds on a 60 minute album. I did have a little trouble getting my XP machine to recognize the player, but a quick visit to iRiver's website walked me through step by step on how to install it, and now it works flawlessly. I have probably used the player (including playing files and transferring files) about 10 hours, and am still on the first battery, so I'm very pleased with battery life. The headphones are high quality and I do not plan on replacing them anytime soon.Basically, this is the first MP3 player I've owned, and I love it. It's an amazing piece of technology, small, lightweight, and loads of memory. If you're looking for a portable MP3 player, I would highly recommend this model. If you would like to know more, please feel free to email me at rattlhed@hotmail.com
This unit sounds and works great but I bought another product from their web site and they did not send everything. There is no possible (I'm not kidding) way to get in contact with this company. You can try customer service on their web site and you will get a canned message that is no help at all. You cannot contact them by phone. Don't even try. Waste of time going in circles only to end up where you started. Ridiculous.
This B+W filter is just like all other B+W products, it is built solid and functions as it is suppose to.
my music can never play in my car. The radio stations always take over. And its hard to get the monster to change stations.
After installing this unit as a replacement, I was constantly plagued with it turning on and off relentlessly through the night from wind fluttering leaves or due to rain. I turned the sensitivity down fully, but that still did nothing to rectify the problem. I tried placing duct tape over most of the sensor and that didn't help much either plus it defeated the purpose of having the sensor in the first place.So, I purchased this unit here on the Amazon site --> Desa International/Heat SL-5407-A Outdoor Motion Detector and so far so good. Works great !!... just right. No more sensitivity issues !, but is triggered when it's supposed to be.
First, the good:- This system looks reasonably slick.- The main speakers sound wonderful! No more hiss like with my old speakers... wonderfully crisp sound!- Everything was straightforward and easy to setup.But the bad...:- Cords are a bit short. I had to put the right speaker closer to to my computer than I wanted to.- Surprisingly, this doesn't seem to have the same peak volume that my five-year-old Logitech speakers have. I have turn everything up (my Windows sound settings and my speakers) pretty high if I want to blast a movie soundtrack to fill up the room.- The bass overwhelms EVERYTHING else even with the subwoofer turned all the way down! Logitech, this is fun and fine with computer games and maybe some types of hip hop or electronica, but it's positively ruining my enjoyment of my jazz and classical and most other genres of music. Literally giving me a headache.I'm seriously tempted to send these speakers back for a refund, except I know that the shipping costs and hassles are likely to outweigh the relatively small amount I paid for this item. Maybe I'll it to a gamer friend or someone who REALLY loves *thumping* (and seemingly disconnected) bass.
This thing is a five pound paperweight. Hotburn Pro software bundled with the product doesn't work. First it kept freezing up, now it doesn't even recognize the burner even though the computer shows both my cd burner and the Quick Touch functioning properly. Tech support is virtually nonexistant, they correspond through e-mail back and forth that get's answered by someone different each time. First they tell you to uninstall any other cd burning software you have on your computer, including Windows Media Player!!! Then when all that fails and you've trashed any possibility of burning anything, they tell you to call a toll number to attempt to resolve the problem. So I either have to pay long distance, or use up my cell phone minutes to maybe solve my problem. Don't waste your money.
es un excelente handsfree para andar en el carro, eh utilizado muchos otros y este es el mejor, muy recomendado
I've been using these earbuds since December 2008 and they're still kicking. My last set was a pair of Sony MDR's; the sound quality on both is comparable, however this pair is much more sturdy- the Sony's had frayed at the part where the earbud wires separate. I have two minor objections- the cord is just a bit short for my 5'10' height when I wish to put my mp3 player in my pockets; I usually end up using my breast pocket of my jacket. Also, while sturdy, the wires have a tendency to get a bit tangled. Overall, I still have no regrets about this purchase.
Item was shipped within 3 days and I was very pleased with this company. I will certainly use them again.
This iPod is one of a kind and I can't wait until I get my hands on one. This isn't a video player indeed but, an iPod that finally has video capabilities, come on, who doesn't want to buy that? There are two colors available for it, black and white, just like the iPod nano. People have noticed that this iPod looks a little wider than the original iPod but it's not true. The dimensions for the new iPod are 4.1" x 2.4" x .4" and the dimensions for the original iPod are 4.1" x 2.1" x .57". So if you think that it's wider it's really not, you might think that because now this iPod has a beautiful 2.5" color LCD display! Well, it's not a major improvement from the 2" screen of the color 20GB iPod but, it's still looks really nice. The resolution of the screen is 320 x 240-pixels while the 20GB iPod's was 160 x 128-pixels. Plus, this iPod is really thin compared to the original, it's about 40% thinner which is incredible especially since it's 30-gigabytes (7500 songs). It's the same price as the original iPod, $299.99, and the box includes the iPod, case, USB cable, headphones, and software/booklets. It's not great but since Apple wants us to think like it's such a great deal for a video-iPod for only $299.99! It's really not, it probably costs Apple like forty bucks to make. So, don't go thinking that it's a good deal while it's not. The old iPod (1G, 2G, 3G) included a better case, firwire AND USB cable (3G for USB), dock (3G), charger (you don't need to charge it from the USB cable from your computer), and much more. The only major improvement is the video-capabilities which, aren't perfected like a PVP's might be. Downloading movies hopefully are easier than the PSP which converting is such a hassle! I don't own it but, hopefully if I get it, it will satisfy my needs. But with it's 14 hour battery life, movies, games, music and more this iPod is looks really nice but, we don't know how it really is. But, I would definetly look into it!
I bought this for my laptop and it works great! Plugged in and ran smoothly with Skype - no issues so far. It has a clear picture and I have had comments from those on the other end of the line, that the picture is great.
There is much to like about the Epson Perfection 1650 scanner. What sets this one apart from others I have used is the truly excellent supporting software that is included. You get your choice of scanning applications, including some one-button jobs that you might find entertaining. YOU will want to ease into manual mode, called Epson Twain, where you get exquisite control of all the scanner settings, with very fine adjustments possible. Figure it all out, experiment with it, and get very high quality scans, just the way you want them, with little or no Photoshop tweaking necessary.Native resolution is said to be 1600 dpi, but in reality the sharpness maxes out at 800 dpi, apparently limited by the optical system. Best results are at submultiples of 1600. Going from 800 dpi to 1600 dpi gets you a file four times the size, with no additional detail. For most scanning, this is not a problem. If you are a philatelist scanning itty bitty stamps, you need a better scanner.I bought the accessory 4x5 transparency unit, as I shoot some photos in that format. Strangely, the cosmetics of the transparency unit (beige) do not match the scanner (two-tone grey.) There are holders for a 35mm strip, and for 120 and 4x5 formats. Unfortunately, there was no 35mm mounted slide holder. You just lay them on the glass. Scans from film are quite good, but limited in resolution. They look soft compared to a dedicated film scanner, but then, there is a huge difference in the price.OCR software is included. I gave it a really unfair test, scanning a fuzzy, distorted printout from a library microfilm reader. Astonishingly, it read every word correctly, except for one drop cap at the beginning of a paragraph.This scanner is an excellent value in its price range, with the best software support I have seen to date.
I use these adapter kits to power my cameras on indoor professional shoot sessions. They are reliable and easy to use in my Canon EOS digital cameras.
I've had this camera for a few years now and love it. Hawaii, Thailand, Alaska, and all over the US- this camera has done a great job.I am not careful with my equipment (no lens caps, no camera bags, etc) and it still does a great job.Enjoy,Chriswww.spikeball.com
4-30-2007I have been trying to use the VX Revolution on my Mac G4 desktop. It freezes up so much I cannot give it a rating at all. I have a wacom tablet & mouse also connected; I previously used Kensington TurboMouse Pro (not wireless; I have removed its mouseware pref pane). The wacom mouse leaves a lot to be desired - I'm spoiled after the Turbomouse functionality (and simplicity). When the VX works it is great; the setup and functional assignment is not as simple/elegant as Turbomouse, but hey, if it works. Frequently, I'll move the mouse, and the cursor doesn't respond - but the cpu goes into hyperdrive (evidenced by MenuMeters) for several MINUTES. I have the latest LCC software, fully charged battery, don't know what else to check. I'll move it to my laptop, and try it out there, but I really wanted this functionality for my desktop. I haven't seen any other posting describing this problem, and I would love to find a cause (& cure!). As it is, I cannot use it at all on the G4 desktop. I know it is highly acclaimed, and the design is very sleek, & ergonomic - all the more frustrating for me! Best of luck to you.Update: 6/12/2007This mouse does not work reliably on any of my Macs. It will work alright for a short while, then just stops responding altogether. I see on the Logitech forum there are a lot of unhappy users experiencing trouble, apparently with Logitech software, on several different models of mice/trackballs. One poster in particular complains of ongoing problems and indifference from customer service. He recommends third party mouse driver software called Steermouse. I tried it, but it did not make a difference for me - the VX is still unresponsive. I should note that I do use a Logitech cordless optical trackman. The trackball is kind of imprecise, but the software does work.
This tv tuner works..... However the max resolution is 800x600. I do not recommend playing video games or watch tv with this. The screen is extremely fuzzy. Get something else. This is not worth the price.
This is a good solid camera case. However, it is a bit bigger than what I expected for my Sony W80 Cyber-shot camera.
I hear great and look like all those other people who wear ear buds. Easy to take on and off.
1. First of all, it must be clearly stated that photo backpack reviews are going to be highly subjective... similar to whether or not one brand of shoes fit for one person etc...2. With the above being said, I've tried many photo backpacks (Tamrac Expedition, ALL of the other Lowepro backpacks); the Vertex series is the best overall compromise of them all. And it is a compromise. There is no perfect photo backpack. Ultimately, it comes down to for what purpose one is going to need the backpack for, the amount of gear they need to carry etc... With that being said, most serious photographer will have several camera bags etc...3. What I like about this backpack is:a. It is well made, just like all of the Lowepro product (they are the overall best camera bag company)b. The harness is the best of the bunch; absolutely no question about it. Furthermore, the harness system has all of the various straps to fine tune the fit, which is important, the more you carry.c. The bag has enough of the little various pockets that a photographer will require.d. The cpu slot; not essential to me but ok. I would agree with the other reviewers in that if a good quality cpu slot is important, having it out front may be a modest problem. But if you're going to use it to mainly carry your cpu during basic travel; it should be good enough. I'm assuming that most photographers who are going to be hiking through the woods aren't going to be lugging along a laptop...e. The inside has enough dividers to do whatever you want to do with it. I use about 60% of it for my camera gear and 40% for my hiking gear (jacket, food etc...).4. Cons? As most others have mentioned--> size--> ie bulk, yea--> it looks like a photo backpack because it is. ie it looks like you're walking around with a box on your back, but thankfully it doesn't feel like it. And since it's well made--> yea, there is some heft to it.5. Tangent: my fantasy photo backpack would be to have a hybrid backpack, that actually works and fits like this pack. Tamrac and Lowepro do make such hybrid packs, but do not be fooled; it's not the best of both worlds, but rather failed attempt... Until that day happens when the perfect photo backpack comes along--> get the Vertex Series without hesitation.
These inks are great and long lasting. I have been using these on HP3915 printer. I don't use the printer much, and replace them once every year. No smudges/marks and well designed. I have been using HP printers and inks since 1999. Definitely recommend!
There are quite many good reviews on this tiny camera. First of all, it's a nice toy! I like it. Don't want to repeat those comments on picutures, battery life, etc.What I like:1) Very convenient mode switching (photo, movie, and playback) button2) Large LCD screen3) Excellent shutter sound simulation4) High shutter speed
Cup holder is fine... but trying to get the golflogx in the holder doesnot function well... To use it so won't fall out you have to cover all the buttons with the pressure mount.... which means taking it out each time....PIA... May work for other devices but not for golflogx...
[[ASIN:B00009OY9U Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick (963290-0403)]I have had the stick about a week now and am very happy with it. Though I do have to learn not to over control in FS9 especially when flying the Extra 300 wow that thing's quick to pitch or roll. All in all though once I turned down the sensitivity I am able to control and land easily in all but the Extra and I am sure that is I not the joystick. The Throttle is better than any other joystick I have had since starting flight simming back with FS98 I would also like to mention that my computer is older and its slower frame rates effect how fast the joystick reacts and makes it easy to over control the airplanes.MacPS I lost my joystick in storage when do to a need to move quickly left me unable to afford to make the locker payments. once i had replaced the CPU to i lost along with the joystick i saved up to replace the Joystick. and having quit smoking i decided to treat myself to a fancier stick the Saitek PS41 Aviator Joystick it was awful the rudder and throttles never would work even after downloading the 200+MB calibration software and repeatedly re calibrating the stick. the vendor would not take it back because i had opened the package and loaded the software to discover i could not get it to work. fortunately it works with my sons Xbox so i gave it to him and reordered the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick and it works just as well as the first one allowing me to hand fly with precision once again. I would recommend this Joystick to anyone who is going to buy a Flight Simulator program.
Palm outdid themselves with this product. I've tried the Series III stylus and the Series VII as well. Nothing compares to the Series V. The materials used to create this product are state of the art and the design is second to none. The diameter of the stylus is perfect; You can take a nice firm grip without fear of it slipping though your fingers, even when your fingers are sweaty. It is lighter than the Series III stylus so you are less likely to experience muscle fatique, even after long use. I even use mine to double as a toothpick. Don't buy just one replacement pack, buy three or four. Keep spares in your office, car, home and luggage. I carry one in my gym bag and another in my tackle box. You just can't have enough of these little gems. In fact, a friend of mine bought a Palm Pilot just to have an excuse to carry around a stylus!
Purchased MS wireless Lase Mouse 8000 through DealBarn. The product was used one (I don't remember it was marked as Used on Amazon. I thought I would receive a new one some reason) and was dirty. They could easily be removed by wiping with alcohol. Bit disgusting.
Nice bag, good price, but it is absurd that Amazon recommends this as an accessory for the Canon S100 Digital ELPH. The bag is ridiculously large for this tiny camera. Maybe I'll pack a lunch in it.
I bought this to attach a Zoom H4N mic to my Canon 7D. It's super solid and will never break, but it kills me that it's 1/5 the price of my nice mic. I could also do without any extra weight on my 7D since I already have a heavy 17-55mm f/2.8 lens. I should have tried out a cheap, plastic one first, but oh well!
I've been using the Canon EOS 20D for 3 years and the REBEL XTi/400D for 9months. The 20D has been replaced by the 30D which sells for about $1100.00, whereas the Rebel XTi sells for under $800.00(prices for body only). Many people ask me whether they should go for the 30D or Rebel XTi. I've pretty much switched to my Xit as the standard camera, w/the more expensive 20D as the backup. Here's my review of the Xti and comparisons to the 20DCamera Size and HandlingThe entry level Xti is smaller and lighter than the mid-level 20/30D's. This is an advantage for me, as I'm trying to keep the total weight of my kit as low as possible without sacrificing qualityThe Xti has fewer dedicated controls and buttons that the 20/30D's. I expected that this would make it harder to make adjustments(I make very frequent adjustments and never use the camera on Program). However Canon did an excellent design in arranging the buttons and functions on the rear of the camera. While I do miss the famous Canon "rear wheel" which I used to dial in exposure compensation, overall, this new arrangement is just about as easy to use as the higher level cameras.ScreenThe 2.5 inch screen is not only larger but brighter than the screen on the 20D. It's the same size as the screen on the 30D and I can't compare overall brightness. This screen has enhanced the usability of the camera, particularly outdoors. While no LCD screen can render a great image in bright sunlight, I'd say I can now use this screen to get a good sense of what my image looks like in many more outdoor shooting situations than with my older camera.Dust-ReductionThis is not in the 20 or 30D's. With my 20D I had to use a blower to clean the sensor frequently...or else I'd see spots on my images.(by frequently, I mean after about 4 days of shooting). I have had the Rebel xti for 9 months, shot thousands of frames and have never done a manual cleaning. The ultrasonic vibration system that automatically shakes dust off the sensor when the camera is turned on, really works.Image qualityWhile the Xti offers higher resolution compared to the 20/30D (10.2 vs 8.2mp), it's given me some problems with noise especially at 800 iso or higher. Unlike my 20D I will not use this camera at ISO 800. I have also noticed some issues with underexposure compared to my other camera, and the need to dial-in positive exposure compensation, especially when using Canon Speedlight.I've lived with this issue for a while, and finally called Canon. I have to give Canon credit as the support person spend nearly 20 minutes with me on the phone trying to diagnose the problem and rule out any user error. I've read about this underexposure issue on some Canon user forums. I will send my Rebel in to have the exposure calibration checked.VERDICTDespite some issues with the noise at ISO800 and the exposure, I really enjoy using this camera and have taken some great shots with it. Originally I intended for it to be a backup to my 20D, but instead it's become my primary body. Images can be seen on my website.PS.Since writing this review I sent the camera back to Canon to adjust the underexposure. They got it back to me w/in a week and the exposure is now ok; noise is also less since I'm now exposing properly
I ordered this for my son's room. The fan is pretty quiet but the ocillating button does not work.I decided to keep the fan as it is more hassle to go through the return process. Lets see how long the blower lasts. I guess you get what you pay for.
I purchased 2 of these UL-BP511 for use with my Canon Optura 20 camcorder. Both charged quickly to maximum level as indicated by the camcorder. I have used both several times and cannot yet detect any significant difference in performance from Canon batteries.
Lois McMaster Bujold manages to juggle characters and plots while never letting the reader get lost. She gently slides reminders or placeholders in strategically keeping the reader turning pages. This technique, mastered with the Vorkosigan Saga (MORE, Please), makes Bujold's works a pleasure to read.
This CD-RW drive is absolute garbage, and HP does very little to support any complaints. I've had the drive for just over a year and it just stops working. Well, first it was just inconsistent - it burned a cd or two, then wouldnt. I uninstalled and reinstalled HP RecordNow (in safe mode) about 6 times so it's been working sporadically. Now I've corresponded with tech support via email and after many long messages, they were not able to help me. So I called tech support for $25 and they again couldnt help me. They gave me a case number which now they say they can't find and they want me to try to resolve this issue via email - again.What kind of piece of machinery just stops working for no reason??? Don't waste your money because that's all you'd be doing by purchasing this... thing....
I got this for a GF of mine who had a super outdated MP3 player. She isn't very computer literate - and I wanted to get her something with more current music on it. I went through forums/reviews and opted to get this one - only b/c it was one of the most inexpensive video players.The ear bud covers suck! They're easily ripped.Wish this came with a Wall charger (she doesn't have access to a computer).Couple of things...I think my biggest mistake was trying to load music on this with my Mac - it's really not mac friendly, it completed screwed up the system, and I ended up formatting it on my PC to redo - only to find that a mysterious 2GB of data was on there - yet the system had no files. I ended up using disk utility (MAC) to complete wipe the drive and then start over on my PC.I converted all the songs I liked off my itunes into MP3 (I created a playlist first in itunes, then right click and hit the "Create MP3 Files" - then drag and dropped it onto an external thumb drive with all the music I wanted on it. (90% of my music is in m4a format). DO NOT BUY SOFTWARE TO CONVERT SONGS TO MP3 - itunes is FREE! (Took me forever to figure this out).Once I had all the music I wanted, I dumped them onto my PC. From there I created the playlists I wanted - Once everything was organized in Windows Media Player, I plugged in the sansa.I then put everything onto the "sync box" and let it go.VIDEOS:Download youtube videos (find a free service online) - (make sure it's an avi file) - seems like that's the easiest for the sansa video converter to rip. Unfortunately, the box didn't have the SANSA disk in there - so i googled the sansa video converter and downloaded it off the net (the link in the instruction manual was no longer active). I then imported the .avi file through the converter, and put the video on the sansa - it's actually really easy once you know what file format you need to get the converter to work - I tried the mpeg but it would spin and about 52% in the software would just stall.My friend LOVED THIS! The dial makes it easy to flip through the music library. The buttons are big enough for ease of use (that was one of my huge decision factors on this vs. the nano). The video quality is awesome.I ended up getting a USB wall adapter so that she could charge the sansa w/o relying on her work computer. $4 more seems like a great addon to this product.I would have given this a 5 if it wasn't such a pain to get the music on. I almost sent this back to Amazon as a defective unit until I wiped the system with my mac. It took a bit of troubleshooting but in the end, this turned out to be a great gift - and a fun learning experience for me on a PC friendly music player.
cheap and works perfect. i bought extra for future products that might need an hdmi cable.
The excitement over this camera is justified!We've all heard about the excellent build quality and it is true.This is in many ways the best camera I have ever owned. The interface is intuitive and really is beyond compare in my experience. Every adjustment is right there at your finger tips making it fast and easy to change settings as different lighting and situations present themselves. This camera fits my hands like a glove!So far the matrix metering is impressive. The amount of detail captured in the shadow area is exceptional!Contrary to rumors I have read the D200 does offer capture in black and white mode.Nikon has done a lot right here!One other thing the software is another excellent feature. You can import existing pictures, regardless of brand camera used to capture. The upload is quick and offers the ability to tag, export, mail, adjust, resize and more. Very nice and comprehensive user interface there as well.Packaging and accessories are first class!One side note, the battery does not last anywhere near the 1800 captures described in the descriptions I have read. One battery does not get me through a day of shooting, particulary when using a VR lens. Plan on getting a couple of hundred shots in between charging possibly more if using manuall focus and shutting off frequently.Overall I am very happy with the purchase of this camera. It's the best value on the market in my opinion.*Continued assessment after even more extensive use.Ok...I am even more impressed than I was when I wrote the above portion of this review.The amount of well thought out features on this camera expand the photographers capability greatly.Start with having four custom menu's that can be set and ready to use just a click away. For instance, one set-up for sports, one for flash portraiture, one for night capture and so on.This camera produces the best life-like as witnessed at the time of capture color I have expereienced since discovering photography almost 30 years ago.I mean superb color! Pariculary in the greens and blues. Every color really!The images produced have the least amount of digital noise I have seen. This means better pictures, enlargements and best of all a lot less time spent in the processing. I even jack the ISO(International Standards Organization) up to 800 or a 1000 with excellent results! There is some noise at 1600. About the same as some of the other cameras I've used when set at ISO 200.The EV(Exposure Variation) adjustments are easy to access and you can set the increment value to 1/3, 1/2 or 1 full stop depending on personal preference.Oh! You can do picture Overlays in the camera! Yes right in the camera as long as they are captured in RAW and on the same memory card.Add to that multiple exposure capability as well.This camera puts a lot of capability in your hands!Good luck!
this product sounds good but it doesn't serve as good as it says.the remote control hardly works, the up button doesn't work so when you are going down you have to all the way through your music is you miss you have to start again instead going up.its not recommended
I brought my brother this camera for his job; he is a fashion stylist and he fell in love with it, the first time he used it on set! He said it was easy to use after just a couple of minutes with the instruction booklet he was taking pictures like a pro; zooming in on the details of his clothes and of the celebs in them! He loves the quality so much he no longer hires a photographer to be on set with him to grab the pictures for his portfolio that he does it himself and they look amazing! The clarity and photo quality is top notch and he even changes the background on the images and makes some truly inventive things. He raved about the camera so much that I went out and brought myself one and you know what? He was right! This is the best camera I have ever used!!
A great item for lighting and photographing your small collectibles. Your photos will contain no glares and shadows. All my photos had the right balance of light. Professional results every time. For photographing larger items, large vases, etc., you might want to look at another lighting studio with greater size. For the right effect, the item you're photographing shouldn't take up the entire mat inside the studio.
This is a great webcam, the colors, sound and imaged quality are really nice. I thought it wouldn't matter what Cam you bought so I first purchased a cheaper one, after having this one I've noticed it makes all the difference in the world! I gave my other away.I don't have a bad thing to say about it and if I were to buy another one for someone else, I would definitely buy this one again!!!
with these hdmi cables i find it hard for any other company to compete for the simple fact that they put out the same as if you were going to buy the one hundred dollar ones i don't see the difference because i hard a one hundred dollar monter hdmi cable so to sum this all up great cables for the right price.
The unit does what it's advertised to do and is of good quality. It's range far exceeds the small FM transmitters that abound in the marketplace.This kit uses a very good quality board that should be forgiving to beginner mistakes. The components and the way they are used are reasonable and I expect them to provide long failure free operation. Instructions are clear and the few surface mount (SMT) parts already come soldered to the board so they present no assembly problem. It took me about three hours to assemble this kit. I have many years of relevant experience. As someone else mentioned, instructions for screwing on the telescoping rod antenna were missing but it's obvious. You may wish to omit the rod antenna altogether and use only the external antenna F-connector. My kit came with audio cables for RCA jack and mini stereo phone connections.Check out and initial operation are quick and simple. The unit exhibits very good range using just the telescoping antenna. I covers our entire wood frame house and 1/4 acre yard without problems. It should be a killer with an external antenna, but consider potential interference to neighborhood reception if you go that way. No hum is discernible using the included wall wart power supply in normal operation. I found the audio quality excellent. There is an internal jumper that can be set for stereo or mono operation.Frequency is set using internal DIP switches, for which the cover has to be off. This should not pose a problem if you leave the unit in one locale, but does mean you need to keep the cover off until you have tried it out in it's final place. The manual suggests cutting an access hole in the side to eliminate having to remove the cover if you intend to move the unit between locations that require different frequencies. Be aware that the unit will not operate outside of the 88-108MHz range (I'm fond of 87.7).We are using it with internet radio from a PC. I'm very satisfied so far. We'll be trying the iPod next and expect no problems.
It's a fine camera for personal or basic recordings, various functions and effects, nice zoom, easy to use. Should come with a light to record at night or in dark places (there's a similar model with light though...)
I purchased the Lenovo ThinkPad Adjustable Notebook Stand to use with a T61 and docking station in a multi-monitor setup. The instructions accompanying the stand were fine for determining how to use the stand. I did not have any difficulty setting the stand up or adjusting it. However, as a previous reviewer stated, attaching the dock did cause a slight problem with catching one of the attachment points. This I overcame when attaching the docking station to the stand by applying a slight amount of pressure on the dock at this attachment point.The stand is stable and does not move once set up. The disadvantage is the size. Footprint of the stand is 3 inches deeper than the T61 and dock I am using, setting the screen back further. The extra deep requires sliding the stand toward the front of the desk to get the screen closer. Every inch count when eye sight gets worse.Overall, the stand performs as advertised. It is not prefect, but does function adequently.
I liked the size and feel of this mouse, but unfortunately it did not function properly and I returned it.It fails to transmit button presses and movements to its receiver. The receiver has a bright blue LED that lights when receiving, so this what I used to determine the point of failure. I verified that when cursor movement or button presses where ignored, the receive LED did not light.The mouse can operate perfectly for long periods, but intermittent failures can happen any time. I've moved the receiver to 1 foot line-of-sight, with no improvement. Several times, it failed in such a way that I was able to press the mouse buttons repeatedly without response, but the scroll wheel worked correctly (indicating that the mouse was not asleep).I fully charged the batteries before first use (about 20 hours) and each night. I've tried running the mouse on a blank white sheet of paper, with no improvement. The manual indicates that lighter surfaces give better tracking performance.I have never experienced a single problem with the other wireless optical mouse I use, an old Logitech.
I bought the XM Inno for my husband as a gift. He already had XM radio in his truck and he really enjoys it. He equally enjoys the Inno especially because of it's portability. He also likes the record feature.
What a crock! What was Sony thinking when they created this overpriced piece of work? I would sooner buy a new camera than pay this much for 256MB of memory. However my customer really likes his Sony camera, and this is the ONLY memory stick compatible with it. In that regard it was well worth it. The seller was a pleasure to deal with, at least..
I used this GPS when I moved to Miami for a few months, so it was a good test since i knew nothing about my way around the city.Pros:1. The dashboard is bright and easy to follow2. I love the Point of Interest feature, I did not know where anything was in Miami and I was actually able to pull up a target or a mall closest to wherever I am, and it is precise.3. The lane warning is decent, and it's important so you don't miss your turns.4. The favorite feature is also very convenient.5. Lastly the alternative route feature is very good. I've used it several times to avoid traffic and it went through for me.Cons:1. Dashboard - I don't like how I don't see the battery meter until I actually run out of battery, then it flashes. I looked to see if there is an option to keep it on display but could not find it.2. The battery itself! There is no electric adapter (just a car charger) that comes with it. You have to plug it in your computer to charge it, while you update the GPS. Battery life for me is about 1.5 hrs of driving if I start fully charged.3. This GPS WILL take you through the shortest distance if you chose that option. I've found myself several times, being taken around really odd places though. Once I tried to go to a major car dealer in Miami, and I ended up going through some areas where I don't think people pass through. I got to where I was going in a short time, but the whole time I was thinking where is this thing taking me? In short, I found out there was a better way of getting there without going through the inconvenient, "creepy route" with many turns.It is still best to have a map in your car to correlate the route that the GPS gives you. Since this is only a machine please use common sense, and know where your North, East, South, West is :].All in all, the TomTom 720 was able to do its job. This GPS did not get me lost, or taken me to a wrong destination. I don't think I would have gotten around Miami with ease without it. Definitely made my life easier as to giving me an idea where the supermarkets, malls, and gas stations are, even the closest library. :)I have not used it for a road trip yet. I almost did once, and checked it against google maps and it was the same. Hope this review helped.Update: 9/16/2010Still moving around the country..have used it to Canada and GA and have had no problems with it, except while in Canada, one of the US border entry used to be a highway exit and that was not updated in TomTom..I'm editing to warn other buyers about TomTom customer service in general..the product is great..but updating it is a pain in the a**..you spend so much money, and you'll run into uploading problems...then it's a pain to call the customer service. You'll be on hold for more than 30min. and not very helpful at all, and they sound like you're stupid for calling them! I was sooo frustrated. I'd say go buy something else.
I have owned Eclipse umbrellas for years and I recently purchase four (4) new ones. I purchase two (2) 32" and two (2) 45" white umbrellas. These are fantastic tools and will add about two stops to your exposure. The catch lights are very clean, round and without the star effect in the subjects eyes. You can pay less or you can pay more but for my money, you can't go wrong with the Eclipse. In addition, I also have the 60" white and silver versions and have been using them for years.As a professional photographer, you owe it to yourself and your clients to use not only the best equipment that you can afford but also equipment that you know that you can trust. This is one such product.
great price works perfect only 4 stars because we can not say how it will last only had sinse Christmas.
I purchased this model and had to return it immediately. It would play for awhile for random amounts of time and then power down, especially when operated on the car adapter. It wouldn't always power up immediately afterward.Sound quality when operating was OK.Controls are a bit awkward/confusing and LCD display is hard to read under most outdoor lighting conditions.I definitely recommend AGAINST this model based on my experience with it. I own several other Panasonic consumer products and have been very satisfied with them, so was very disappointed with the SL-S361C.
After trying a number of flahers and universal remotes to control my hidden DVR/cable box (Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HDC) to no avail, I tried the Next Gen Extender and I have finally have a working solution. While I have only had the unit for a week and cannot talk about durability or battery life, the set up was extremely simple and the unit works flawlessly. I live in a loft and the DVR is in a closet 75 feet away, but the signal is loud and clear. For my DVR I had to follow instructions and change the channel to B (just a click). There is a short delay when changing channels, but nothing bad enough to worry.The only complaint is the dock for recharging the special batteries, which is in the base of the saucer and not very easy to access (one has to flip the saucer and open a compartment in the bottom) if you hide the unit away. The instructions mention a stand alone recharging unit, however I have not been able to find one (yet) anywhere. Overall it is a great idea and works great.
I have been through 2 Delphi XM recievers in three and a half years. They both broke after about a year and half. Go with Pioneer! They have a much more reliable product.
The product quality is exemplary although complicated to set up and the instruction not easy
This product is very cheap, it is Made in China and the whole thing just feels really cheap. However, the price wasn't bad at all, so you get what you pay for.
If you follow Eric William's review, it works great. Sound is very clear and works perfectly. Great Product
I bought a MacBook Air so I have have limited hardrive space, a single usb port and no ethernet capabilities without a dongle...So I bought a Western Digital 320GB passport hardrive, and a 4 armed usb squid in addition to the apple ethernet usb dongle. All of these expansion and connectivity toys travel safe and snug in my CaseLogic small external hard drive case - highly recommended!!
Much easier to buy them here in different quantities than entering credit card information thru your xbox and a lot safer!
Excellent product. Right size, right price and two months of daily use and no sign of battery failure. (I even keep it plugged into my old iBook G4 without killing the battery)
I'm not an audiophile, but my first serious stereo rig goes back 25 years. I thought I'd try these for a conventional stereo set-up, occasionally for media center use.The low end sound performance of the towers is quite good. At low volumes you can still feel the bottom end. I'm not as impressed as the others with the mid-range and top-end, it seems a tad compressed to me. Like other horned towers I recall the top end seems a little forced and thin. Maybe that would improve with the recommended mid-channel. But, for the price it's an excellent value, I wouldn't hesitate to repurchase at this price.Also, got a bad tower-horn in the original shipment. Acoustech sent a new speaker and call tag as soon as they read my email. That is fine service, and quite a relief.For those with older, low powered receivers,,,I have a high powered vintage rig and a modest 20w per side. Fine with both. The towers definitely respond better to a stronger amp, but they do OK with 20w a side. Worth noting they are efficient, as claimed.
I bought this on a whim, since I already had a Netgear 624 that was fine. The 614 would sometimes fail to connect devices/computers/printers, sometimes would show a 'low signal' at the device side, and would seldom recognize my HP wireless printer, so I moved everything back to my Netgear 624 which worked calmly and well. I think the 614 is higher powered in terms of signal, but its software or electronics or both are faulty. I developed a scheme: each day, power down the unit and power it back up, to keep signal strong, etc. My advice is: don't buy the 614, even if they give it away eventually. I don't know which wireless router to suggest since I'm only used the 624 and the 614. BEfore this I was wired with a Linksys that performed fine and stable for years and years. I don't know today who makes a solid wireless router. I suspect only one or two of them out there are truly solid and reliable.
GREAT pictures!!!only minus' is that there is a slight delay when you take the picture in waiting for it to snap, and Batteries run out quickly, specially when using the screen.
This is my first digital camera and I love it! It is amazingly small - smaller than you'll be able to appreciate through the photo - but still has a lot of features. Everywhere I go people ask me about it and want one! It is also very easy to use - dummy-proof!The only thing that is not as comparable to other larger cameras is the zoom - it has no optical zoom - but I don't use it for long distance shots, so it is not a problem for me.I strongly recommend this camera!
Plan on an hour or two if you have three or four things you want to control. I have a friend who's very tech savvy that just put his on eBay... after weeks of difficult attempts to get to to do as he wants.If you want to impress people by not having a basket of remotes, this might be useful. Otherwise, use the basket of remotes.It's useful if you ONLY have a TV and DVD Recorder. But don't attempt to try to perform multiple tasks simultaneously: record one channel while watching another, and then play back what you have just recorded.
This is my third Harmony remote and I have LOVED the other two (550 and Xbox 360) - this one is a bit of a disappointment. Admittedly it is especially configured for a DVR which I do not have, but one big drawback is that the other two have keys below the window so you can scroll forward and backward through the additional functions on the device. If there is a back, I have yet to find it because all I can see is a NEXT button.Positive - it does control my Panasonic TV/VCR built in 1995 - the on/off button and gets me to watch TV.Downside - Out of the box, I cannot program the VCR, set the sleep timer or on timer or really get into the TV menu system.However, I'll be keeping it as it was a good price and I expect to be upgrading the TV soon.Added December 13- I've changed my rating from a 3 to a 4 and hopefully what I've discovered will be informative to othersThe most difficulty I had with the Harmony remote was in the TV Menu and the VCR Program - and the fact that the menu that you scroll through had a lot of items that were not in the Panasonic remote.Then I discovered the Learn Option. You put the two remotes together and go through a menu items and click keys on the old remote and the new remote learns. However I still had some fine tuning as when I had it in learn mode the first time, I did 2 clicks on the wheel (just to make sure it was receiving). Well, that was a disaster because it did 2 clicks on the TV. The only way I could undo that was to "Custom Learn" and "Learn Raw".There were a few buttons on the remote that did not have any functions assigned so I customized those to be the popular ones I used on the Panasonic remote (e.g. sleep timer and the ^ and v arrows to be select up and down).I have already mentioned that the scroll menu only goes one way and the items were not in the normal programming cadence with the TV set so I removed all of the items I didn't want and moved things around so they were in an order that I liked.After fiddling and much trial and error, I have it matching the Panasonic remote. And considering the TV is from 1995 and I have tried other universal remotes with it, that is saying quite a lot. Just be prepared if you have very old equipment that you may have to do some fiddling - and be patient.
I purchased these thinking that they would be great for sports...you know stay on my ears as I'm running/jogging/etc. Not the case. The fact that a tiny wind blast would knock them off my head made a 3 mile jog turn into choir of holding the darn things to my head!! However, the sound quality is great for the price (even though other reviews say differently). They are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. All and all, if you plan to keep upright and still throughout wearing them, they are a good buy.
I have cameras with more pixels, but I still use this camera more often. Over the years I have had to purchase another battery, but this camera is just so easy and nice to use. If you can pick up a good used one, or even a new one at a great price, do it!
This little gizmo is pretty great for the price. It's a little hard to access the files and repeat, play and what not, but all in all it's a great little MP3.
This item does exactly what the description states. I have 2 computer connected to a printer using this device and switching between computers could not be easier. All you have to do is hit CTRL + F11 and it immediately switches between computers. Could not have asked for an easier product!
These are quite comfortable and produce great sound for the money. I would like it if the description would mention that it is a 1/4 inch stereo jack, but I guess I should have known when it said studio monitor headphones. In any case, these are a great buy as long as you get the adapter to be able to plug into a laptop or anything else with a 3.5 mm jack.
This is a flimsy product.The open face design is not terribly well suited for a laptop, in that it is difficult to maintain balance and positioning of the laptp on the cooling device.Additionally, the wiring is fragile and power can easily be disrupted. I actually had to use plastic ties and duct tape to harness the power cord so that it would maintain a stable connection. Otherwise the fans would not spin.Noise level is acceptible.For me, the unit finally found use for a laptop that is connected to an extrenal moniror and is used with wireless keyboard and mouse. That laptop stays in a fixed location and is not subject to balancing or positioning problems.If you need a cooling unit, I suggest you get a closed design.
the charges doesn't hold for too long, at most 70 minutes run time on HV30.
It's like having a real-life bass player in my room! The overall sound is incredible. With the different settings and levels, I can getexactly what I want. Honestly, I'm surprised at how good it sounds. WELL worth the money. No complaints what-so-ever!
My entire problem with this camera is how s-l-o-w it is. Yes, I understand a 3.2 megapixel cheapie isn't going to take the best of shots, but I tried this recently with a DXG 301V "camcorder" back to back. The 301V takes average quality shots, and is ready again in 2-3 seconds. The 308 takes 5-7 seconds, and requires the brightest possible light. Even on a sunny morning the "watch for shake" icon is on. Practically all my pictures have some blur or distortion in them; At first I thought there was something wrong with the lens, until I took several pictures with a blur line right down them. I realized this camera is scanning the image so slowly that it's taking a second or so after I press the button to record anything. The 308 honestly is acting like it has an ISO of 25 and is something from the 1980's.I rate this camera two only because the underwater housing actually works, but I can't see what use it would be expect in a shallow pool in Arizona on a tripod. I went through two 301v's before I got one that worked, so mine's may be a lemon, but at this point I'll just save up for something better.
Bought these to replace some smaller mirage avs200 surrounds, i am running these with epos els3's for front, Energy c-c1 for center, Mirage Prestige s10 for sub, using the Mirage at the rear. With this setup including a Yamaha RX-V861 receiver and a 100" Marantz VP12-S4 projector viewed in a dark room from 13ft away i have been very pleased with results.Initially a little bright sounding as the woofers need some running in, once played for a 100 or so hrs this brightness is balanced well with the more flexible midrange and bass frequencies ( i found Mirage speakers in general sound this way but "warm up" in time). Addiionally they cross-over very well with this sub giving a very precise location of the lower frequencies, something i was missing with the smaller Mirage surrounds.I listen to a lot of music but especially enjoy DTS mixes (Dire Straits-Brothers in Arms is the best i've heard) and for this you really need a pair of balanced surrounds, for the size of system i have described i would consider these to be perfectly suitable. Movies are greatly improved with the excellent dispersion radiating tweeter arangement giving that dispersed sound where i need it, in the rear which is a great solution to buying another set of speakers for rear channels in a 7.1 setup. My epos els3's provide excellent accuracy in the front main channels and the Energy c-c1 is an amazing center channel for the money (150 used) i've tried smaller CC's and come to the conclusion size counts, voice are freed up from sounding boxed in resulting in lifelike accuracy with punch.Although i am giving you a review of the Mirage OMD5 bookshelf speakers i wanted to provide those who are considering these speakers with a reference of how i have used them in the hope of it being useful. My score 8.5/10 but at this price and for my purpose they are a steal.
Bought it to download Tony Hawk HD and with the remaining points I was able to download the new DLC. WIN!
I bought these for my kicker 6x9's in the the door, in hopes they would give me the window clearence i needed. Well they worked great, and the the plastic is a good thick quality. I was able to grind down the 3/4'' side down to 1/4'' giving a good tilt for the speakers to aim up more to the listening position since they are in a pick-up. They actualy turned out looking realy nice. People keeping asking if i had them custom made. Best thing now i can roll the window all the way down.Definately would recomend.
Buy this antenna. Works very good clearly picture some channels look like cable channel. Works we'll with all for all dbs members look for good OTA. Buy, Buy, Buy, Buy!!!!
Even for the low price, I wouldn't recommend this GPS. I don't mind the fact that the features are lacking because we don't use most of them on our more expensive GPS anyway. But my problem has been not being able to find about half of the addresses that I put in. It doesn't know about highways and certain streets that are who knows how old (but definately older than the maps on this) so a lot of times I have to do a mapquest on the address anyway. I leave the gps on so I can see where I am and when I get to the places, it shows that I am in the middle of nowhere. Like I said, that is about half of the address that I put in. The other half, I haven't had any problems finding. My other gripe is that it will say right turn in .5 miles. The problem is, it doesn't say the street name so if you are in the city or a part of a town that has streets close together, it is hard to tell which one it is talking about. If you can't take your eyes off the road to read the street's name on the screen, you won't know that you are passing it until the little doorbell chime goes off which means it's too late anyway.
It's a good audio system for a room or an apartment. I live in the dorms and I have hard time turning the bass on coz it's really loud. It could shiver my whole floor. Watching DVD's are good with this system too. The remote control [is not great], I thought it was a cordless one but NO!! and moreover it only has the volume control so whenever I have to change the BASS, I have to get ... up! :o(The 4100 has a good remote control system with bass, treble and volume control (I think). Overall experience +positive!Cheers
I purchased this product in a package of 4 for a reasonable price. However, with almost all Microsoft products there are good points and bad points. I use the mouse with my desktop and laptop. One annoyance is that the warning"Low Battery" constantly appears on the screen when Nothing is wrong with the battery strength. There are better mouses out there for a cheaper price.
I travel quite a bit for business and this set is very convenient as I don't have to plug into my laptop. Highly recommended for anyone with a Zune who travels.
I bought this for nearly $300 a couple years ago. It was toward the top of the Explorist line at the time. Amazing how much the price has dropped. From day one satellite acquisition was very slow. Often only picking up a few after several minutes. Being my first GPS, I assumed this was somewhat normal. After reading more GPS reviews I realized this was not normal. Magellan customer support was basically nonexistent when I tried contacting them several times.Now after two years of gentle use, the GPS will not acquire a single satellite. I have tried everything I can think of, including a complete memory erase and a firmware update. Still nothing. This GPS is now an ugly plastic paperweight. And it has ruined a fun weekend of geocaching (treasure hunting, as they call it) with my kids.Maybe I got a lemon. Which I could understand. Although there are far more negative reviews of Magellan than some other GPS brands. Makes you think. But I consider the utter lack of support from Magellan the biggest issue here. I hate giving negative reviews. And I am pretty easy to impress. But I just cannot recommend this product.
The product is just fine, not quite as I expected. The manual, CD etc were useless. BUT the products serves my basic purpose and it's value for it's price.
The product is great and I love it. It provides plenty of bass in my 2010 Honda Fit and sounds great. I'm no sound guru but it sounds good to me.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorPurchased this unit just days before leaving for France. The unit included maps of both North America and Europe and was attractively priced so I decided to take a chance as we were renting a car in Aix en Provence and planned to drive throughout Provence. Our first stop however was in Paris where we would rely on public transportation and walking. The unit was not much help walking, however this was not my primary reason for purchase. A map works fine for walking and it is far easier to stop and figure things out while walking.We traveled from Paris to Aix en Provence on the TGV. I turned the Nuvi 270 on while on the train and it tracked our position without a problem. It was interesting to see our speed and where we were, it also reported that we reached a maximum speed of 192 MPH. The unit proved its worth in the Provence area. We never got lost and we could always find our way back to our hotel. It was well worth the price, we were able to travel in a foreign country and never be lost. This allowed us to enjoy what we were seeing instead of trying to find our next turn.
The CCD stopped working correctly after about three years, and the cost to replace it is worth more than the camera. You will see that this is a common problem with this camera, even in the reviews here on Amazon. If I had known that Panasonic builds planned obsolescence into their products, even a camera for several hundred dollars, I would not have participated. So now I have a camera that doesn't work and also the guilt of having to find a safe way to get rid of this thing so that it is not clogging up a landfill somewhere. I won't be buying any Panasonic products again.I think I am going to go back to low tech and just build a pin hole camera until the manufacturers can build a camera that will last more than a few years with the expected abuses that a camera will experience. If such a device exists already let me know in the comments. No Panasonic though!
Purchased this system for my wife's birtheday. She loves to watch movies. The TV feature, I thought, would be a great feature for when we travel. The TV feature is just OK. We have a hard time tuning in the receiver. When we do get a picture it is just OK. Not great reception, but OK.My wife saw that the item was being reviewed on a TV talk show (can't remember which one), and all of the audience was given one. I think it is a great item because of the dual function TV/DVD.
Like the previous reviewer- great product because it allows you to hear the directions from the 276c, but given the bend in the attachment point, it will break. I have one that's broken and after a call to garmin about warranty (they said one year, so i'll have to keep this receipt and send it back before the year is up if there's an issue), I'm having to buy another one. I've got a direct wiring kit for a motorcycle but in the car in unfamiliar places it's nice to have the voice tell you where to go without having to watch the screen.The garmin 276c is a great piece of equipment but the subpar accessories (garmin proprietary card and poor power cable) really make me want to look for another GPS.
I bought this radio as an upgrade over the old clock radio I've been using for many years. The sound is a huge improvement. It is just as good as the bose clock radio on my wifes side of the bed. Although the absence of a cd player is a negative, this radio does exactly what is advertised. This is a great radio for the nightstand or the kitchen counter.
Works great! Thanks to the screen my eyes are not red and dry anymore.
These cases are perfect for protecting your Palm Z22. They're soft and very rubbery, and I have used mine for well over a year now with no problems. It comes off and goes on very easily. I use the blue one and my husband uses the white one so we can tell our Palm Z22's apart. It's not made to water-proof your Z22 so don't drop in the swimming pool, but it just feels good to hold onto. It's thick where it needs to be thick, and thin enough so that the toggle buttons and on/off switch are very easy to use. It has openings at the top so that you can still plug in and charge your Z22 and can also store the stylus in it's slot without having to remove the Flexi Case. A really good product and very inexpensive.
This remote control extender is a great product. It performed all the functions as described in literature that came with the product. I was able to control the cable box for my TV through a wall which eliminated having to have the cable box and wires visible while watching TV. If you are looking to mount a flat Screen TV on the wall and hide all the wires and cable box behind the wall or in another cabinet away from view, this is the product to use because it uses your existing remote as the transmitter to send a wireless signal to the receiver which is placed next to thecable box. There is no need for any line sight setup.
I absolutely LOVE these headphones. I only use them in my bedroom for watching loud movies or TV but they are great. The quality of the sound tickles my eardrums and for the price I paid when I got them I am ecstatic. Highly recommended.The one con would be the fact that there is no recharger. Also, the batteries that came with mine were dead but once I replaced them they were good to go. Also, a single set of batteries will last you a long time. I actually got these about 8 months ago and have only replaced the batteries once and that was because I accidentally left them on. oops.
This is a great budget laptop and I'm totally happy with it. It came refurbished but everything is like new. There's even a more powerful T2250 processor (1.7 GHz and 2MB L2 cache) included which many chat sites mention as showing up in some of the MT3705s. This laptop is more portable than other 14.1-inch laptops I considered such as Dell 1405 because Gateway managed to fit the 14.1 inch screen in a smaller case without sacrificing features. The specs are impressive with Vista Premium, 1MB RAM, DVD RW and the screen is very bright and sharp. The battery seems to last about 2.5 hours on balanced power management mode. You can't beat this deal for a very competitive laptop!
Purchased during the last week of March, our TV arrived 7 days later. We are exceedingly pleased with the screen clarity. Outstandingly clear and great color quality.
I just bought this one but have used my old Powerbook version for years. I write a lot and have worn the letters off of a couple keyboards. With this shield that won't happen. It also protects the keyboard from food crumbs. Yes, I know that I shouldn't eat at the computer but I do.The shield does take a bit of getting used to. Honestly, it feels a bit strange for a while but it doesn't get in the way of typing. After a couple of weeks I realized that I didn't notice the surface any more.If you don't have problems like mine and don't eat around your laptop then the protector is just an added expense. If you live with your laptop always in reach then do consider getting one.
It works. I use a desktop so I don't have the traveling problems other people might.
Great item. I'm very glad I bought the actual Nikon product and not some knock-off. Camera fits perfectly and it's a very convenient size.
After owning a number of slicers/cutters/graters over the years, both manual and electric, I was frustrated. I still kept going back to the old way, cutting board and knife, very time consuming- and painful for somebody like me with arthritis. Then I remembered hearing about the salad shooter and thought, OK, I'll try one last appliance for cutting up veggies. My salad shooter arrived in the mail, and I took it to my son's family for a first run, with 4 kids ages 3 to 12.We assembled our veggies for a salad (carrots, cucumbers, radishes, red onions, mushrooms, but I cut the lettuce leaves and tomatoes the old fashioned way). The kids all took turns helping, they fought over who got to put the veggies into the shoot. We were done slicing a huge bowl of veggies in under 5 minutes. They were standing around the bowl "stealing" sliced veggies by the hand-fulls, and I heard "hmmm yummy, can I have some more?" We all agreed, thinly sliced veggies taste a lot better!The next day we made fondue. Previously the older kids were my "cheese graters", they didn't like the job. This time, again.... all stood around the bowl, helping and watching perfectly grated cheese fill up the bowl... we were done in a matter of a couple of minutes, a job that previously took 15, 20 minutes.Clean-up was easy, storing no problem, it doesn't take up more space than an electric beater. I wish it wasn't as noisy as it is (it makes noise at the level of a blender), but then.. if you're done in under 5 minutes, does the noise really matter that much? Now my daughter-in-law wants her own salad shooter..... and I am looking forward to making a lot more veggie soups and salads at home. The search for the perfect veggie slicer is over!
I've owned 4-5 HP printers over the years, and this is the only one I've found to to completely unsatisfactory. The paper jams constantly, and when it does, you can't delete the print job -- I usually have to reboot the printer AND the computer to clear out the printer queue. When it does print, the machine is s-l-o-w. However it does one thing very fast: eat through print cartridges. So...it's cheap to buy but very expensive to run. On the positive side, I can say that the print quality is fine. I guess this printer could be OK if you have very low volume requirements. To be fair, I have overtaxed what it was designed to deliver. But there's no excuse for constant jamming. Bottom line: this machine wastes hours of my time each month. Or did. I've just ordered a n Officejet 6310 to replace it.
This handy keyboard, full size, does NOT work with the Tungsten T3 in spite of &quot;universal&quot; lable and implications of its working with the T3 in some reviews. The T3 is too big for the holder's wire guides. I have always enjoyed Targus products but I was very displeased to find this product so physically inadequate, not just for the T3. The plastic is flimsy, the IR port is clever but poorly designed, and the keyboard has some funny layout aspects. It attempts to meet all specifications of both Palm and PC devices and overstretches.
What is in the box? Preloaded City Navigator NT North America or Europe (full coverage)There is no way to choose between North America or Europe City Navigator.
I was looking for an inexpensive easy to use digital camera to take good quality family pictures to print and email and also for editing auction photos. I had read so many great reviews of this camera before I bought it and back then I ended up spending $600 w/ the dock and accessories and warranty. I absolutely HATE the software that comes with this camera. It is not user friendly at all, I lose my pictures, they don't show up in their folders when I go to retrieve them and every photo I download has to go in this software. It prints nice pictures after you finally get them ready. All mine have red eye, so the dock was a waste of $200 as it only gave me about 3 photos and is basically an expensive recharger which takes up space. I also want to use it for auction photos but cannot get good close ups or find my photos later and dislike waiting while each picture downloads again everytime I take a new picture. I have to sit and wait about 5 minutes or more to even get to my new pic for my auction as have yet to edit every pic. Most end up with red eye and need retouching. They also do not always turn out as I take them. Sometimes the flash is delayed and I don't get the shot i want. i have set the red eye and flash but it does not work properly. I cannot beleive i spent $600 on this piece of junk. If I want to go to the drugstore and print out a picture, the color is good but then what is the point. I want to have a good pic to begin with and/or be able to use the software to edit it and email or put it in an auction. They look terrible in my auctions as closeups are difficult even using the closeup viewer. The auto is better. I still have not figured out the software and wish I had the money to trash this camera and get another one or at least use another software with it. It does not go into another program but Kodak pictures and you can not find them by date when emailing or browsing. They are not in their folders or by date, they are random and I do not know which is my editd pic and which is the original b/c if i get rid of the original, it erases all of them. You have to save your edited pic in a folder or it is not actually there either. Anyone know of a better camera with good editing software. Maybe I can sell this one and get something else. The dock holds the charge all day for me so I don't even need any extra batteries but that was not worth $200 plus warranty.
I havn't watched live TV since a week after I recieved my TIVO. Without going into the numerous features of TIVO, this model with the DVD burner is great because you have unlimited storage. It holds up to 40 hours on the hard drive but then you can burn TV/movies on DVD-RW and keep them. Definetly a better way to watch TV.
When I first got these headphones and compared them to the ones included with my Walkman back in 1997, I was amazed at the sound improvement, especially the strong bass these produce. I didn't know much about headphones at the time, but I took a chance on this brand I'd never heard of. Years later it's nice to know they're still considered among the best budget headphones you can buy. And to be fair, I'll mention other options.Why the PortaPros are great:- They sound much better than the cheap default throw-ins, especially if you like bass. I actually bought a larger pair of Koss headphones after this, but found out the PortaPros sounded better.- They're the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. They're very lightweight and the pivoting earpad design accommodates ears that stick out. If not for the music you might forget they're on your head.- They're conveniently portable. They fold into a little ball that's easily stored in a bag or backpack. I found this very convenient for walking between college classes.- The price is a steal. Headphones get ridiculously expensive for those with remarkable hearing and wallets, but this is one of those models that will satisfy most people for well under $100.- The No-Questions-Asked Lifetime Warranty. After years of use, my foam pads were deteriorating and part of my headband had come loose. I just sent my PortaPros back to Koss with a note and my address, and in about 2 weeks I got what looks and sounds like a new pair in the mail! I was so impressed, I decided to write this review.Other headphones to consider:- The Sennheiser PX100 seems to be the main competition, so they are worth checking out too. They're similarly affordable, lightweight and portable. I haven't had a chance to try on or listen to a pair.- At the next level up are the Grado SR60 and SR80, which cost a bit more but are considered by many to be the best sound value out there. I had a chance to listen to some SR80s once; they sounded great but I found them to be somewhat uncomfortable due to the earpad pressure. After a while my ears were sore.- If you prefer closed headphones (better isolation from outside noise- the previously mentioned phones will be audible to people near you), I'd take a look at the Sony MDR-7506/MDR-V6 and the Sennheiser HD280 Pro. These are also a step up in price, but considered a great value.- See for yourself at review sites such as headphone.com, goodcans.com, etc.Who wrote this review:- I've done a lot of research, but I don't claim to be an expert or hard-core audiophile.- I bought the PortaPro in late high school, and used them all throughout college to great satisfaction.- Since then I've come to prefer clarity over exaggerated bass. My current favorite headphone is the Etymotic Research ER-4P. It's an odd comparison since the ER-4Ps are in-ear-canal headphones that cost several times as much. However, for the curious: the PortaPro can't compare in treble clarity, but they do have stronger bass, are slightly more comfortable, less fatiguing, and much cheaper. There are many steps up from the PortaPro, but it's a great, affordable place to start listening to good headphones.NOTE: I actually have a pair of PortaPro Jr.s. From what I've read they are just PortaPros without the Comfort Zone switch on the temple pads. In any case, I'd assume the PortaPros are the same or a step up, and I'm very satisfied.
I purchased this router to protect my computer from unwelcome IP messages. It worked great to this extent.I also wifi my laptop 60ft away with reasonale reception. The good think about it is it allows VPN to be created.The documentation is very clear and allowed me to configure all features very easily. The web site from Netgear also provided firmware updates and nice technical support when I needed to install a webcam.Good by with good maintenance.
The only problem with this remote is that it has that 'el-cheapo', numb, non-positive button feel that makes operating it less than a joy. This is par for the course now-a-days with your average remotes, and for people with exceptionally strong grips like myself, it usually results in the volume-up button getting worn out in about a year. Unless you are an extraordinarily cheap bastard, this shouldn't be a concern given the price; and as stated elsewhere, the functionality is definitely there in spades.
Nice price point for this HDMI cable. Got the HDMI cable and hooked it up to my DVD upconverting player without any issues... And it works. Can't ask for anything more.
USB Vacuum Cleaner/Hoover for Laptop PC Keyboard is the perfect accessory to every vertial office.A great equipment to save on GEEK repairs. Fix it now or go to the hip (deep) when your keyboard fails.
I received the PC on time and just as promised. It works great right out of the box. Very happy
Nice little thig, working great, my son(14y/o)has a lot of fun with it.The only sad thing is that there is a dark spot in lens which can not get clean. But for the money it is worth it.
I bought this card after realizing I needed USB 2 to run a new Ipod. Other reviews said that lesser cards were subsituted but I received the IOGEAR USB 2 card as advertised. I have a Dell Dimension 8200 PC with Windows XP. I also had previously installed service pack 1. The card went in without a problem. It was immediately recognized by the machine on startup. Windows XP already had the drivers so I did not need to use the cd that came with the card. I did not even have to restart the computer to use the new card. This was a bargain for $ 19.99 plus shipping!
Purchased this in December 2008. It has worked as advertised since it was hung in Jan 2009. It is holding up to the outside elements of Florida. So far no aging or weathering is noticeable.
I was looking for some nice small speakers to use on trips with my iPod Nano and saw these. I noticed some other reviewers gave it lower marks because of weak bass, etc. I'm not sure what they are expecting from a speaker that is only a couple inches wide. In my opinion they sound great. Do they have thumping bass like a giant boom box or big stereo speakers? Of course not. But does it sound clear and is the bass fine for a hotel room on a trip? Absolutely. Mids and Highs are very clear, and the bass, while not strong, is enough to balance out the sound. It even sounds good when I crank the iPod up to nearly full volume. Considering the extremely small size of the speakers I would be surprised by the quality if it was anybody but JBL. From JBL I'd expect nothing less.
My wife bought me the Tom Tom XL One for my birthday last year. I was exited at first, but it has been nothing but frustration since. First off, we realized the maps did not include the I-355 extension that was just completed near our house. Map updates are available, so I was willing to overlook that - despite the fact that the road had been open for nearly a year before we bought the unit.When we can get it to work, it works fairly well. However, it is often so frustrating to use that it's not worth the trouble. As an example, on two consecutive days recently, we could not get it to recognize our destination. One was Carthage College in Kenosha WI, and the other was an address on North Avenue in Elmhurst, IL. The unit did not have a "POI" entry for Carthage College, and would not recognize North Avenue as a street in Elmhurst. I can perhaps excuse not knowing about Carthage College, even though it's been around FOR A HUNDRED YEARS ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN, but North Avenue is a major arterial street that runs right through the middle of Elmhurst. When you enter an address, you have to do it backwards; city, then street, then number. I suppose this make sense, but it's extremely frustrating when you enter a city name, and the unit refuses to recognize the name of the street that you know runs through the city.But the all time worst was when we went on our trip to Ireland last year. This was not too long after we had bought the unit, so we were optimistic about getting it to work. I purchased and downloaded the map of UK and Ireland, and downloaded it to my laptop. Long story short, I was never able to get the unit to recognize the map.Now for the long story. I purchased a 4GB Secure Digital memory card, but found later that anything above 2GB is "HD", and the unit won't recognize it. It will simply hang as it tries to boot up. No mention of this anywhere in any Tom Tom documentation, mind you; I found it on some internet message board somewhere. I then purchased a 2GB card and was able to get it to boot up, but did not have a chance to try to install the maps before we left for our trip because I had spent so much time trying to resolve the SD card problem.We got to Ireland, and rented our car. We scoffed at the offer of a car with GPS - we have our own, thank you - and managed to find our way to our first destination without aid of GPS. I then started trying to get the unit to recognize the map. I installed it on the card, placed the card in the unit, and... it didn't work. The "choose a map" screen would not show me the map I had just installed, much like it ignores the existence of Carthage College and North Avenue in Elmhurst. For two days, I tried everything I could think of. I had three cards (two 2GB cards and a 1GB), and tried each one of them with the same result. I put the US maps on the cards and those worked, so I figured that it could not be the cards. Just to eliminate the cards as a cause, though, I backed up the original hard drive data and tried reinstalling only the UK/Ireland map onto the unit. It booted up fine but then gave me the message "no maps found!" - with an exclamation point, as if IT was frustrated with ME.Remember, I am doing all this while on vacation. I finally stopped wasting time on it and put the unit away for the rest of the trip.A working GPS unit would have been invaluable on our trip - we did a lot of driving during the trip, and made a number of wrong turns. Unfortunately, the Tom Tom let us down.That's been my experience with this unit - the less I know about the route, and the more I need to rely on the unit, the more likely it is that it won't work.
The Flex Clip copyholder was definitely worth the money. It attaches easily and firmly to just about any computer. I have not tried it on laptops however. It is excellent for anyone that looks off papers when using the computer and makes a great gift for anyone who works with a computer on a regular basis. It is very sturdy and lightweight. I have not had any problems with it.
So far so good. My wife is enjoying her new toy. I think the bulk of our CD collection if not the entire collection has been ripped ans synced up to her Zune. I will post if I run into any technical problems with the product.The price I paid for this amount of storage vs. buying the name "IP_D" was well worth the money and cheaper too!
After seeing several mini speaker systems, I came across the Cyber Acoustics Portible Speakers. Made the purchase for my Hawaii Trip. Best little thing in the world. The battery lasted over 10 days, we had it on a boat in the middle of the Pacific and came in handy when we needed a little entertainment. Great sound quality, great price.
Okay, I read the good and the couple bad reviews and thought I'd give them a go... Wish I hadn't! These fastwipes should be called slow non-performing wipes cause that is exactly what they do! & Yes, I read the directions. Someone said it's like a paper towel and that is pretty much true. Might as well save yourself 5 bucks and use your kitchen paper towels. These wipes didn't even get off fingerprints. Totally useless and time consuming garbage.
Okay. First of all, please don't expect this camera perform like 500 - 600 dollars camera. I think this camera worth every penny I paid for, the large LCD screen and the above-average picture quality. It is true the pictures are not as good in low light. But the pictures I took in daytime were awesome. It is fast to start the camera and the pictures are easy to view with the 3" LCD screen. Overall, it is a great camera with great design and compact size.
i bought this thing thinking i'd save a bit of money but instead it looks like im out of money, i have a little over six years of automotive audio experience working for myself aswell as professional audio systems installment companies, and this thing is a piece of crap. first off let me say that it did work for around five minutes then a loud "pop" came out of the Amp, and then smoke, so i umplugged the wriring harness and the power,ground and remote wires and immediately put the amp some place to rest and let things calm down a bit before taking a look, i screwed the back with no other intention other than to see what exactly happened i'll put it in quick terms- it fried- now i hoping i can do something to get my money back or a new one but i havent heard from them, the company isnt the best by no means, the company that makes this bloody fist full of crap, i had to go to an automated voice system and after a few minutes of painfully frustrating crap and being put on hold with elevator music i hung up.if you want something that explodes go a head get this thing, you want something that actually works go to best buy and buy something like my old amp a Sony that lasted for four years. beware of this item, my friend bought the same item from a in person seller and it has a weird fuzz to it while it does work compared to mine being busted it still has a fuzzy sound so quite possibly this thing is just cheap to begin with
First off, I should state that I am probably a 5% use case and that perhaps what I need is a small business-class router, but having tested this item at the limits of a home environment I can probably help some people out.Ok, on to my network:My WAN link is a high-grade Comcast cable connectionThe DIR-655 is connected to another outboard Gig-E switch. I forget the brand, but it's nothing you would have heard of.Connected to the router and switch is:Windows Home server (Gig-E)1 Desktop (Gig-E)2 Desktops (100 Mb)1 Xbox 3601 HP LJ-1300 something or other business-class laser with a built-in Jet Direct interfaceOn the wireless:1 DesktopUp to 6 laptopsUp to 3 PSPs1 iPod TouchUp to 4 smartphonesObviously, there was never a point where all these devices were in use, but a typical night would have up to 1 server, 1 printer, 4 desktops, 6 laptops an Xbox and a smartphone (14 devices in all) simultaneously connected. Pretty damn impressive by my estimation. Most of the time, at least two of the machines are running a few torrents.This unit was purchased from a local retailer (Hard Drives Northwest) as a replacement for a Linksys WRT54G V.4 running Tomato firmware. It served me heroically for many months in this extreme situation. It became apparent that the old hardware couldn't service so many connections while running QoS. Additionally, some of my housemates with extreme RF obstruction were complaining of signal inconsistencies.I shopped around for a router that could do QoS, had wireless-N and was reasonably up to date. The DIR-655 was a fairly logical match.The initial setup was a bit frustrating. This unit relies heavily on the wizard. I'm typically not a standard-use case and like to avoid wizards telling me what I want. It took a lot of prodding around the counter-intuitive interface to get all the settings I wanted in place. I was used to Tomato and even DD-WRT and those firmwares, despite being (or maybe because of) coded by open-source developers was far more intuitive and natural.I think the bottom line was that I had expectations that similar functions would be grouped together more logically. Interfaces being a highly subjective topic I'll just stop with those observationsThe Problem:One of my not technically-savvy housemates was introduced to torrenting and like a lot of neophytes, he went nuts right out of the gate. This caused a massive failure of the router.One night, the router just stopped passing data. Everyone could connect wirlessly and could ping the router. I was able to access the console wirelessly and ping other wireless clients, but I could not get the router to issue IP leases to any of the devices that were connected over cat-5/6 to the gigabit switches. Once I assigned a static IP address to a machine I was still unable to communicate with anything. Bottom line: Nothing could pass between the wired and wireless parts of the router, so my WAN connection and by extension the internet was out of commission.I rebooted multiple times, reset to factory defaults multiple times and updated the firmware to the latest release. Each step was a temporary remedy, lasting for 3-5 minutes before everything seized up. During these periods of malfunction I was still able to get into the router's console. Very strange.I tried many different scenarios, used the device with and without stuff connected to the wired part of the router, but as soon as I brought up the wireless it would just go tits-up after a couple of minutes. I had owned the router for a couple of months and my retailer very graciously swapped it out with a new unit. The troubles persisted.Eventually I brought the network back up and allowed laptops to connect one by one until the router failed. After isolating the one machine causing all the trouble, I found out why - the laptop's owner was seeding about 20 torrents. Looking at the active sessions in the console I was able to see something like 100 connections all being used by this one laptop. After a short education on the technology behind torrent and why it can quickly become a network resource devouring monster he drastically pared down the number of torrents he keeps active. Ever since, the router has performed exactly as I had hoped with the possible exception of wireless reception in areas of the house where the signal has to pass through 3-4 walls and a floor. There's no fixing that without me buying an additional access point. I'm not shelling out any more cash for people that MUST have wireless access in their bedrooms.I'm not bothered one bit by the fact that the router got the piss beaten out of it by a ton of torrents. This is a SOHO device. Overloading of the WIRELESS section of the router caused a complete failure of the WIRED section. Why? This makes no sense and confounded my troubleshooting of the problem.This product loses one star for a goofy interface and a really odd failure mode. I still think it's an excellent router, especially for less than a hundred dollars. Just be aware of the limits.After nailing down the problem, it has been humming along without a complaint.
The number one thing that I don't like about these headphones is that the decorative cover is flimsy. It does secure tightly to the headphones but be very careful handling them and find a place to store the other set you are not using or you will lose them. Asides for that, they produce excellent quality sound and do not cause discomfort if worn for a few hours (once your ears to get use to them - did give me a headache when I first purchased them). The one downside I discovered a few days ago is that they do not work with my Samsung Galaxy. I don't know why or if it is even the fault of the headphones, but they did not work.
Audio-Technica AT-PL120 Professional Direct-Drive TurntableThis turntable looks nice, seems nice, but it was hard to get to work and after a few months the stylus starts skidding across the disks. I modified the anti skating to 2.5 and 3.5 but it still did it. Then reading other reviews I found that shanging the cartridge may resolve the problem. I did and bought a Shure 97E and it now works Ok. However, the "humm" that some reviewers comment is also present in my case. I have not been able to get rid of it yet. For the price, I would not buy it again and I would not recommend it.
The pockets vary in size and some are too small for 58mm filters. My cir-pl will only fit in one out of the six pockets. Two of the pockets won't even fit a ND filter. Some are ok if I really force it but I don't want to have to do that all the time.
These headphones are the epitome of value. They are comfortable, they sound great, and they are built to last. These babies stand up against any $300+ headphone out there, and in most cases provide a more natural sound stage then even the top brands. Every good thing that you will read about these headphones is entirely true. I cannot say enough good things about my Grado's.
Having read the previous comment on poor sound quality I must write in - I have found the sound quality on the v-90 more than adequate. I frequently use the v-90 for recording a class and every voice in the discussion is understandable. And my most common use for it, taking personal notes, I speak directly into the microphone and for that the sound quality is excellent. I find it hard to believe that someone could not understand what they were saying into a v-90.Also, I must say that the voice operated recording is quite good, unlike many voice operated recorders the first part of a recording is not cut out due to a delay in starting to record. I keep my v-90 atttached to my pants on a carabiner and in my pocket - and with me at all times.Please bear in mind that this is not a personal audio player, if you want that get a recordable mp3 player, for it's purpose - recording personal notes, reminders, lectures, meetings, thoughts, etc - it does marvelously.
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm not comfortable leaving a $300+ GPS instrument on diplay in the windshield of my car when I park in public areas. This pouch is perfect for protecting the GPS when I'm putting into and taking it out of the glovebox.
This camera is great in so many ways. The 10x Zoom is an extremely useful feature at times, but the camera also works great for up close photos. I also love all the features this camera comes with. Most are very useful and I find myself using them a whole lot more than I thought I would. Being able to control the ISO is awesome and is uncommon in this class of cameras. Great Price! I always recommend this camera for anyone who needs a great overall camera.
I absolutely love this lens. It is one of the exalted three autofocus Pentax primes (the others being the 43mm and 77mm). While this lens is capable of taking very mediocre images, when combined with the right light, and the right composition and subject emotion, the images are absolutely sublime. Ever since I've gotten this lens, none of my other lenses have been touched. That includes the 43mm.While the lens is not as small as the 43mm, it remains pocketable in my ski jacket.
Get the 2.5 to 3.5 converter cable to work with newer mobile phones. It works great! Super cheap and durable. TV can be on at normal volume and the person on the phone can't hear it. A+ value.
Not really the Mil-Spec type quality I was hoping for. The strap clasps are plastic and detach easily. They haven't broken, but I don't see them standing up to much real abuse. I've had them detach quite easily on a couple occasions as well when i put my hand on the clasp while carrying it on my shoulder, (since it's a rather natural place to rest your hand.) Having one end of the strap detach sends the bag to the ground pretty quickly if there's any weight in it.
I have wanted one of these filters and could not find one in any of my local stores. Find this one on Amazon and ordered immediately. I love it. Works like a charm. I have taken some great photos with it.
I bought my MX300 from the local Best Buy (30$ and a 15$ rebate on the way). Previously, I used Logitech's basic optical mouse (a great mouse for a great price) and there doesn't seem to be much of a difference. I'm not much of a gamer (there may be a difference for these people), but there doesn't seem to be much of a difference except for the additional programmable button (which I do not make much use of). I just use Alt+Tab to change windows anyway. I guess the only thing that made me buy this mouse was the sharp black and gray colors. So if you have a black or gray monitor or computer case, buy this mouse.
I bought this keyboard for my tungsten E handheld. I loaded into my computer and then my handheld it is soo stupid it doesnt work with palm os 5. Dont buy this it stinks.
I have owned and used my headset for over a year now and have to say that it was well worth the investment. As for people saying that they don't stay on properly, I can only say that they are not hanging them over the ear as intended. I have got some crackling in the speakers from time to time, but that is my only complaint about the sound quality.
Bag was perfect for my Lumix DMZ28. Also holds extra SD card, battery recharger, extra battery, computer cable, and lens cleaner pen. Zipper rather than plastic clip, so won't break.
I was highly impressed with this device compared to others I have experienced before. Occasionally there is some static that will come and go quickly, but nothing to complain about. Someone had complained in a review that you couldn't turn the volume up very loud, but I found that to be completely untrue. The sound is amazing. Much better than anything else I have heard.
I found a pair of these in my girlfriend's dorm parking lot. Imagine my surprise when I found that they normally go for a hundred and eighty dollars! After listening to them, I could find nothing special to say about the sound quality. In fact it was worse than some previous headphones I had. No bass, very little mid range and an average high range. Though the problem might be with the fact that the ear buds are too small for my ears? Being that I found them, they only came with that one pair. The build quality is above par, but the cord loves to tangle. Thanks for reading.
We owned this for two years and it worked okay until one day the CD changer refused to open with five brand new (!) discs inside. The JVC authorized repair shop wanted $158 to fix the laser which was damaged when the unit jammed. They took $36 just to get the CDs out.Other problems:- The clock mysteriously kept losing time (how does that even happen with digital electronics?)- The reciever is too deep to fit on a small shelf like a bookcase.- It does NOT play mp3s of any sort.In short buy something else.
It's a Pelican Case. You can't go wrong. Shipped out to me in Afghanistan in a week. I use this one for my Electronics, Laptop, PS3, Portable Projector and all the cables.
I have no complaints about this item. I got it, plugged it in, and it charged my battery perfectly and it lasted for hours and hours. Definitely worth it.
It does what it is supposed to do, no frills no thrills, not the fastest 3.5 out there, but for the price it cannot be beat. I recommend this for anyone who would need a 3.5 floppy occasionally. As for the use...simple...plug and play, my system uses XP and no interface problems. The purchase itself was flawless, a great company to do business with, again, I recommend them.
In contrast to what the product description suggests, this 3279 bag is NOT the correct bag for theManfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber 3 Section Tripod with Q90 Column and Magnesium Castings (Black)when theManfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System (3157N)is attached to the tripod. With that head attached, or perhaps with any head attached, the 3279 bag is too short. Use theManfrotto AW 3280BLK Tripod Bag for Tripods up to 35-Inch (Black)instead.
this is my 5th scanner in a decade and the best.after installing software it was ready to use at once.Photo quality scans,multiple image quality settings great performance at all times.A fantastic scannerworth buying for any one
If you want to burn audio CD's and make data CD's but don't want to install an internal CD-RW drive, then you might want to check out this item. Extremely easy/fast to install via the USB port. Burns CD's easily, but it's not the fastest. Comes with lots of software--Music Match jukebox and Adaptec CD wizard/Direct CD and some blank CDR's and a Verbatim CD-RW. Installs itself as a new drive. (Mine is drive F). Caution--for data discs--don't use generic CD-RW's. They will not work. Use the Verbatim DataLifePlus 2x-4x Rewritables. The unit requires you to format the CD-RW disc before the first use (which is an annoyance) but after that, all you do is drag and drop from Windows Explorer like you would with a diskette. Very Fast. No problem with any brand of CD-R's for audio. I've used various ones and all burned fine.
Let start by saying that i have been using the headphones that came with my hd2 phone ear-buds style. ever since i can remember i been using ear-buds and usually they are from sony. After looking around for different reviews for headphones i decided to go for this headphones, i decided that it was time to give it a try, at first i was a bit cautious about over the ear headphones, but i gave it a go after all the price is not bad.Impressions1.They are one step up from normal earbuds, the sound is rich and clear it has a good bass for me.2. HD videos of movies and music in youtube sound very nice with this headphones, way better than normal earbuds.3. I used them for news like cnn, cnet, abcnews, 20/20, and others and i really enjoyed watching news with this headphones nice and clear.4. i had a couple of songs in windows media, so i played the songs and activated the srs wow in windows media and what a difference it make really amazing sound5.mainly i like trance,pop, classical, little of rap, they sound great with this headphones.6. they don't have noise cancellation but if you have it a medium level its hard to hear whats going around your surroundings, as it is i can't hear the sound my fingers make when i am typing fast.7. they are somewhat comfortable sometimes they hurt a bit so i will just adjust to reduce pressure in my hears.8. the chord is really long i like it because i put in my tv and watch from a comfortable distance without disturbing anyone, others might find that the chord is quite big.9. music in my hd2 phone sounds fantastic i really like it.10.i never really own any of the high end headphones so i can't compare this headphones to those high end headphones.11. over all i used them with my phone HD2, pc, tv -xbox 360. and i like it so far.overall i like the headphones, the main problem is that i wish they were more comfortable.....
It's a capacitor. The only reason you need to buy these is that caps in the value needed are hard to find.
So, the price was great; much cheaper than the local brick and mortar electronic stores at the time I was originally making the purchase.. TV is wonderful. Seeing this TV side by side the Samsung DLP's in the stores convinced me I made the better choice. The picture is fantastic, great features. I only wish it had PIP, but I'll survive. I work from home, and I also have set up my laptop to use the TV as a monitor... It is working out really well..Now to Amazon, and some of the chaos I endured in taking shipment... Please don't make the same mistakes I made; this experience tainted my view of Amazon, and below I note some things that may prevent you from going through the same hell..The delivery guys showed up on time on delivery day.. Upon climbing out of the truck, I was handed the paperwork and was asked to sign before they even pulled it out of the truck (&lt;--Mistake 1). After the TV was brought up into my apartment, the delivery guys left. I immediately opened the TV to find it completely destroyed. I stopped the driver before he left, and told him to take the TV back; he told me to call Amazon and he'd pickup the TV when he came to deliver me a new one, which Amazon would replace; they then drove off (&lt;--Mistake 2). Upon calling Amazon, I was ultimately told that the TV is mine if I signed for it and if I didn't get it back on the delivery truck for return, because there is a 'no-return' policy on large merchandise, which I understood. Regardless, AMAZON HAD NO INTEREST IN HELPING ME, THE CONSUMER, OUT. Reading through the shipping and no-return policy; I noted that the shipper was supposed to unpack the TV, let me inspect it, and then remove the packing material. Since they did none of the above, and noted this to Amazon, I felt as if they should have supported me. Instead, they took in my report, threw it to a team who never cared to personally call me, and then wrote me an email saying the case was closed, because they had information stating that I asked for the shippers to NOT unpack the TV. Which was a lie. Nobody from Amazon was willing to negotiate the issue in my behalf with the shipping company. There is no direct number to call Amazon, they call you from an 'unknown' number so you can't call back. Amazon ran away from me.I made a last ditch effort to call the shipping company, Eagle, who was EXTREMELY polite, understanding, and they negotiated with Amazon the pickup and replacement of my TV. Now THAT is a classy and moral corporation; only if those guys would go into business selling the products :D. After they accepted the blame, Amazon came through with an email apoloziging for the inconveniences I was caused, for simply not believing me. In the end, one month after ordering the TV, I finally took shipment of a working set, which was properly delivered. Take note, prices at the local stores in this timeframe dropped to a level where I could have bought it locally for only a few dollars more, with the security of a return policy, and someone you can interact with if the transaction doesn't go smoothly.Seriously, would you think I'm ordering anything ever again from such a fair-weathered company? May I suggest you think twice as well?
This case is perfect for the 17" notebooks. It is very light and not too large. The 17 " notebooks are heavier than the smaller ones, but the screen size is great. This case doesn't add any weight when carrying the notebook around and has a nice pouch on the side for accessories. It also feels very well padded.
While Cool-iCam is gone, the technology inside the CI-285 tablet is not. It's really a repackaged UC-Logic Classic Series tablet. UC-Logic has drivers for XP, XP 64bit, Vista, Windows 7 and OS X.
We wanted a cheap iPhone dock that was simple but sounded nice. This fits the bill perfectly. The sound quality is quite nice for the price. Base levels are good and the mids and highs are balanced. We have this in our kitchen and use it when cooking. It can get pretty loud and could likely fill a large room if you needed it to. It's worked with our 3GS, 4, and 4s.
While you can record your voice with any number of electronic gadgets theses days - from your phone to your PDA - the Olympus VN2100 is far superior to most "do everything" devices. With a small form-factor, easy to use controls and simple file structure, the VN2100 is the best tool I've found for saving those important sonic moments. The recorded files are clear, bright and the playback volume is strikingly impressive.Five-star quality, five-star sound and a five-star value. I highly recommend the Olympus VN2100.
Works great, is really nice to have ac/dc option. Wish I'd had been able to find one that is just for the US. Paid for a lot of accessories for international use that I'll never use as I never travel abroad.
Good, but just short of great. The key action is nice and light, the low-travel makes it very easy for your fingers to really fly across the keys, and pretty quietly, too. I like the fact that they are trying to make keyboards that are more spill resistant, because I have killed more than one keyboard by spilling a drink on it. I have no idea how well the spill-resistance is, though, as I am not about to willfully go testing it out or anything.The profile is very thin, and the footprint is also smaller than average. Personally, I would not have minded having the keyboard be a little bit wider, because in order to save space, Microsoft has re-arranged the insert-delete-home-end-pgup pgdn keys to be in a two vertical lines instead of the more common two horizontal lines. I use those keys quite a bit for text file navigation while programming, a learning how to use this new configuration by touch took me a week or so, which was kind of annoying.Another small niggle is the lack of a usb adapter. Do doubt, it helps keep the price down, but I would really love to be able to use this keyboard with my iBook as well as my PC, but in order to do that, I'll have to buy a third-party adapter.And, as always, the inclusion of the extra keys at the top of the keyboard are almost useless. I say almost, because I do actually use the calculator key often enough, but the rest are nothing but a waste of space.Despite these complaints, I still think the one thing that Microsoft still does well is hardware. Their keyboards and mice are pretty solid. As a basic, no frills keyboard, this is much better than you would usually get so for cheap.
I purchased this one, then i purchased one at Walgreens before this one arrived. WOW what a difference, this is not cheap, well made and does a great job of support.
I really like this laptop sleeve. It's much sturdier than neoprene sleeves so it has a better chance of protecting your laptop. My computer was easy to insert and remove. It is quite thick, however (ah, the price of added protection!) and it wouldn't fit into my bag with my paper files. So back to amazon it goes :(
This seems good receiver with nice sound output. I bought and retuned because it does not up convert other video sources to HDMI.Required to use same type of output for same input. If you are using, component inputs, you need to use component output as well to connect toTV or projector and same is true for S-Video and composite video. S-Video or HDMI output does not work if the input is component or RCA. So it forces to use different type of cables to be connected to TV/projector to use different types of sources.I am considering to buy JVC RXD411S receiver which has HDMI upconversion from any input so only one HDMI cable needed to connect to TV.
This is a pretty good case for the 1st/2nd generation nano. It's just a little bulkier than I'd like, but fits well and slides into the holster easily. I just wish it had a slit in the back to accommodate an armband.
I bought this to use in the garage and to drag to the cottage. Perfect for hooking up the MP3 player and playing through any old speakers.I tried the tuner section. It did not pick up stations that a 40 year old Sony picked up fine.
Received this BoxWave Leather Elite nook case. At first glance, I liked it. Impressed with the looks, texture and feel. But when I attempted to insert my nook into the case, I struggled for about five minutes. This case, and the corner leather straps designed to hold the nook in the case, are actually designed to hold the nook FACE DOWN. It fits PERFECTLY face down if you do not want to read ebooks while in the case. It is intended for you to remove the nook from the case when you want to read it. The pictures, of course, show the nook facing out as if you can leave the nook in the case while using it, but this is not so.There are two fixed, leather pocket-straps on the right-hand side of the case. These do not stretch. These pieces of leather are shaped to the contours of the nook when it is inserted face down. But when you attempt to insert the nook face up, it is not possible to slip the corners of the nook under these two leather corners.The two left-hand, elastic straps are elastic enough to allow the nook to slide underneath. If all four corners were designed with these elastic straps, it might be a better design.In my opinion, the nook was not designed with a protective cover/case in mind like the Kindle was. However, since the back cover is removable, it would be nice if someone would re-invent a repacement back cover with built-in anchor slots (think Kindle here) or perhaps built-in snaps or clasps.Overall, I am disappointed with this case. I just purchased two and intend to return them.
Works fine, but I need to move down/up the cable to get a good connection.
I had a Hitachi plasma prior to this that never had burn-in or image retention problems, ever. So needless to say I was not worried about this when buying a plasma. I figured the technolgy would be the same because I bought the Hitachi almost 2 years ago. Know I understand what image retention really is. It retains images pretty quickly, I thought this would go away after the "break-in", but it still does it. If you do the scrolling screen burn in feature it goes away. It is a big TV and has a great picture for the price, but if you are going to not like the fact that it does have image retention that goes away I would not buy it. However the better plasmas are probably going to run over a grand more. Overall I would say I would definitely buy it again, but the image retention is a pain in the butt.
This lil thing is great! I installed it just as i got it, even before i drove home from work, i'm only using on to round out my sub frequencies, and it does it very well. The low frequency boost, makes my lil sub a Pioneer TS-W1007D2|D4 sound great. I'm running boost at 35 Hz, love it. Never tried it with Mid and trebble but it works wonders for my bass.
Bought this for my lumix fz150. Worked perfectly just screw in. In the picture it looks bulky but it's ver slim profile. I looked on eBay and found Hoya hd filter for 21 but still bought this because it matches the camera. The pictures are coming excellent with no degradation in quality. I will keep it all the time to protect lens as I paid boat loos of money. I feel this is overpriced in my opinion . I also bought a meking filter for 1.73 but panny name costed me twenty times, these name brand filters are overpriced no matter u buy. But amazon is really competitive.
I bought the Visioneer 9520 with the specific objective to scan ancient 35mm slides. Installing this beast is no joy as it entails four separate software registration hoops to jump through. It does scan documents and photos on the flat-bed nicely. The software for other than slides/transparencies is OK. One big problem: there is no documented way to configure the software to scan slides using the Transparency Adapter that backlights the slides. The hardware is there to do it and the driver says it is possible but there is no documented software handle. The Visioneer tutorial to do so is demonstrated on the model 9320 with Paperport version 9. The shipped version of Paperport 11SE has no provision for 35mm slides. Paperport hints it may be possible if a $200 upgrade is purchased."Visioneer Knowledgebase 9: You want to know how to scan a slide or negative.Scanner models ending in 20 have a built-in transparency adapter to scan slides and negatives, including the 9120, 9220, 9320, 9420, and 9520. Slides and negative scanning generally requires a higher resolution and backlighting built into the scanner lid. Click VIS1153 - Scan Slides and Negatives using PhotoSuite III for more information.""[...]"Go there and find the 9520 is not on the PhotoSuite III list.It is possible to activate the Transparency Adapter and actually scan slides using the Photo Shop PRO X software included. I discovered this by accidental hacking with the totally undocumented software. But this is only possible with a lot of guess work after all the existing documentation and tutorials have been absorbed. So you put in the Transparency Mask as indicated and get scan error messages. By pure guessing I found it works if the Transparency Mask for mounting slides is placed on the flat-bed UPSIDE-DOWN so the slide openings line up with the lid light source. Once the slides are scanned much like the process shown in the Visioneer tutorial video they can be manipulated in the Photo Shop PRO X workspace instead of Paperport. I retired a few years ago after 40 years as an IT hardware/software specialist. I thought printers were always the most user unfriendly but scanners are a whole other level of nastiness. I have had several but this one is especially frustrating because the hardware is so nice and the software is so elegant but there is that one piece that always seemed just beyond my grasp. To make this thing work you need to install ALL of the software off the CD and go through ALL of the registration hoops.To scan slides:Open Photo Shop Pro XOn the top bar, Click the SCANNER iconA window opens in the workspace for scanning photos.At the window top left click "Scan Reflective Using" and get a drop-downClick "Scan Slides Using" and get the slide scanning mask for 3 slides.It's pretty intuitive from there.There is so much embedding of software from different vendors on top of Windows 7 drivers it's a wonder it works at all. At least with my old SCSI HP PhotoSmart 10 scanner it was 100% HP with a minimum of tricks and hoops just to scan some slides.Good Luck!!!
Very easy to install, this time DO read the manual. First the software then the hardware ! I got rid of a small hub with power supply &amp; two network cables. After a 20 minute installation on 2 machines everything works sharing HD space &amp; 2 printers and very important surfing the internet with 2 pc's via one connection. Faster would be nicer but that's with a lot of things, the most important thing is that it works and very stable.
This product is not worth the money. It did not cut anything but the finest, softest hairs, and even then it didn't work well. It missed a lot of hairs and I had to keep going over the area again and again. The blades are too dull. For $17 bucks I expected more.I have one made by Braun, that I got as a freebie for buying another Braun product over three years ago, and it still works as if it were new. I bought this Panasonic one thinking the curved handle would make it more comfortable, and it is comfortable to hold, it's just that the blades couldn't cut through melted butter!Save your money for another brand.
I bought this because it seemed like a real bargain and would allow me to take advantage of 2 DSL lines. I had many issues with the network going down after one day, the router not responding to HTTP, etc. I finally disconnected it. Well, I decided to open it up and did some research. I found that the H2BR4 uses the identical board as the Planet XRT-402D and the Edimax BK-6524K. Only those are hard to find and cost more.I upgraded to version 1.42 of the XRT-402D firmware and got improved reliability. Feeling adventurous, I upgraded to version 1.44 of the Edimax BK-6524K firmware. Inspecting the firmware images for the H2BR4, XRT-402D, and BK-6524K revealed that they use the same firmware written for the BK-6524K. You can find these alternative firmware on the Planet and Edimax websites.I finally found the bargain I was looking for. This product would have received 5 stars had Hawking Tech shipped it with version 1.44 firmware.
Great product. first one I've found that will charge the Iphone 3G. Used it on a 15 hour drive and it worked great.
I had to request an RMA from Amazon(5 stars to Amazon for their return policy).I have ordered the new ET-732 to give another try, stay tuned for updates.
I received the NetGear Extender for Christmas and I had it up and running in less than 10 minutes. I have the Netgear 802.11b wireless router in my home with three other computers on wireless. This extender did the trick since my router is in my office on the second floor in the northwest corner. Before the extender I could not get access on the 1st floor in the southeast corner. I installed the extender plug in our kitchen halfway through the house and bingo....super reliable access in that SE corner. Its so nice that you can just plug it into any wall socket allowing you to align it's signal receiving inline with the router any way you need it. This was just too easy.
Western Digital My Book Premium 500 GB External Hard Drive with Dual Interface ( WDG1C5000N )This is the second of these drives I've bought. I picked up the first one six months ago, and it has worked flawlessly since then. No issues whatsoever. Runs quietly. The LED on the front is handy to let you know when the drive is being accessed. Double interface and simple exterior design. Used for artwork and lossless music files, in combination with a music server. Recommended.
Considering all of the positive reviews, maybe I just got a lemon. I have a similar 2.4GHz version that I bought years ago at Radio Shack. It has great reception, but it is also very susceptible to interference. I bought this thinking it would be an upgrade since it touted greater range and little or no interference. It may not be getting any interference, but the signal/reception is terrible. Nowhere near as good as the older 2.4GHz unit, sitting in the exact same place with the same antenna orientation. Sending it back.
Very easy to install. Good Price (except [...] just lowered the Lorex 8 camera system - not sure about all features).Easy set up and on screen selections. Viewing over Internet not as clear as viewing on local monitor.Good color and if I needed to, I would buy it again.
The Sony DCR-TRV30 MiniDV digital camcorder features an impressive 1.5-megapixel CCD, which allows it, in addition to impressive video quality, take still pictures at resolution up to 1360x1020.MiniDV vs. Digital8 vs. AnalogFirst, the digital video is better than analog video for several reasons:1. Since the recording is digital, the quality will not decrease over time.2. There is no noise introduced by the media3. The horizontal resolution is higher than in analog standards, be it VHS, Super VHS, 8mm or Hi8.4. The copies have the same quality as original (if the copy is made using digital connection &#8211; i.Link/FireWire/IEEE 1394)Although Sony and Hitachi produce Digital8 camcorders in addition to MiniDV models, MiniDV is an industry standard and is the most commonly used digital video format. The Digital8 format may be viewed as means to decrease the costs (the tapes costs less) and provide backward compatibility (they usually play Hi8 and 8mm recordings, with the exception of Sony TRV130).The MiniDV tapes can be used in the LP mode for increased capacity without compromising the picture quality &#8211; since the data is stored in the digital format. But you will not be able to use audio dubbing feature.PICTUREWith impressive 1.5-megapixel CCD, the TRV30 offers excellent picture quality, with well-defined edges and great color reproduction. The resolution and picture quality in the digital camcorders are usually limited not by the medium, but the CCD, optics and electronics. Which is the reason that people buy more expensive models than sub-$1000 to get better picture quality.The 1.5-megapixel CCD has resolution that several times more than the resolution of cheap digital camcorder models.SOUNDAs other digital camcorders, this one employs Digital Audio Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) - similar to CD recording technology, with (can be selected from the menu) 12-bit or 16-bit modes. Since audio is stored separately you can use Audio Dubbing that allows you to add a stereo track of music or narration, but only in 12-bit SP mode.As with other digital audio formats, the sound quality does not deteriorate over time and there is no &#8220;background&#8221; noise introduced by the media itself.ZOOM & OPTICSThe camcorder employs 10x optical/120x digital zoom and has Carl Zeiss lens for better picture quality. The special coating reduces glare and increases contrast. The Super SteadyShot system can be employed for image stabilization, which fights unwanted picture shake from getting recorded on tape.ADC & ANALOG-DIGITAL PASSTHROUGHThe TRV30 features an analog-digital converter (ADC), which converts analog signal from the analog input, so you can either record it on the MiniDV tape in digital format or send it through the IEEE-1394 (FireWire, i.Link) interface to your computer, compatible VCR or another device. The analog sources you might want to convert include video you want to store for a long time or edit.LCDIn addition to color viewfinder, the camcorder features a large 3.5&#8221; LCD. The LCD has excellent visibility in sunlight. You can use the viewfinder to conserve battery power.INPUTSThe camcorder has analog A/V inputs and outs, including S-Video. The camcorder also has an i.Link Digital Interface (FireWire, IEEE1394), which is a two-way input/output that carries digital audio, digital video and control signals to compatible digital VCRs, edit controllers and computers.It features an L (LANC) Editing Interface that provides standardized connection for synchronized operation of camcorder, VCR, and edit controller...The camcorder also features the Super Laser Link Wireless Transmitter, which uses infrared light to make a wireless connection from the camcorder to your television up to 26 feet away. The transmitter is built-in, so you can buy a receiver and connect your camcorder wirelessly.FEATURESThe camcorder features a 1.5-megapixel HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with low noise design. It has several modes of AE, manual focus and manual exposure in addition to automatic modes. The manual focus is controlled by the ring, which also looks cool.You can switch between manual and automatic focus using a switch, which also has a position for &#8220;infinity&#8221; focus. The exposure can also be controlled manually when needed so you can avoid overexposure (and video noise in low-light scenes). The 2x playback zoom allows you to zoom in during the playback and enlarged pictures can be copied to MemoryStick.The camcorder has 14 picture effects (6 digital effects), several digital A/V fader modes, 16:9 and LP mode recording. The digital and picture effects can be used independently (some of them can be combined). You can also manually adjust shutter speed when needed.The Sony&#8217;s Super NightShot&#8482; allows you to shoot in complete darkness up to 10 feet away. The system uses a built-in infrared light; the optional IR light can extend the range to up to 100 feet. There is also a built-in speaker (you can control the volume) and camcorder comes with a remote control and an intelligent accessory shoe (which accepts accessories ranging from lights, IR lights and photo printers to microphones that &#8220;zoom&#8221; with the camcorder).The remote control is included and gives you access to advanced VCR functions as well as zoom, playback and shooting modes.MEMORY STICKThe camcorder can be used as a digital still camera at up to 1360x1020 resolution, the images are stored on a supplied 4Mb Memory Stick. You can use the supplied USB cable and software to transfer images to your PC, edit and store/catalog them. The MemoryStick can also store short MPEG clips.BATTERYThe TRV30 comes with an InfoLithium battery, which lasts about 35 minutes if you use LCD. You can conserve the energy by using the color viewfinder, or you can get a battery of the larger capacity. You can always see the approximate remaining power: AccuPower&#8482; meter shows you the remaining battery time in minutes on the camcorder's LCD or viewfinder.BOTTOM LINEThe TRV30 provides excellent picture quality and high still resolution. With large LCD, USB, i.Link and other useful features, this model is a great digital camcorder.
I bought this because of the one review I seen... My order came today and I'll be installing it soon as I get the second one. I did a bench test and its not bad at all.
Great sounding headphones & they do stay in even during the most strenuous work outs. However, the cable is floppy & tends to get caught on things. A good tug will rip the connector right off the end as it's not really molded to the cable.Update: My 1st set got damaged, in replacing them, Sennheiser's customer service was phenomenal.
Great little binoculars, good for close-in birding and mid-distance wildlife, people viewing. Plus they are great little magnifiers for close-in viewing of insects, flowers, etc. Very clear optics.
I recently used a D80 all day and got really good shots (Lens was the 105 mm). Great camera. Very nice. The only thing is that the D80 is now two years old and doesn't have some of the latest features, such as self cleaning.I'm a Nikon fan but Nikon needs to come out soon - now - with the upgrade for the D80.Canon is eating their lunch in that market area with the new Rebel XSi and the EOS 40D. Other manufacturers are also jumping in.Personally, I think I will wait for the D90 (if that's what they call the upgrade to the D80) and I hope it's available soon.
I am using this device on my Cannon Rebel Xti and it works very well. I had no problems setting it up and getting the camera to take great pictures of my kids in doors with my f/1.8 50mm lense.I'll leave the techincal review to those more able, however for the hobbiest that wants to take excellent pictures of their children, this is a must after a dSLR and a "50mm" lense.Those wanting a more professional review will need to look for other reviews on this flash.I highly recomend this for any hobbiest.
We purchased this for my husband's grandmother, who is in her 90s. She has never learned to use a computer, but has lots of extended family who communicate frequently via email. This was great to let us send her email!! So easy for her to use - she just has to replace paper and I can keep track of ink online. A local family member replaces that when necessary. Grandma was very hesitant about using it at first, but now loves getting all the messages - and pictures - and has recommended it to friends.
OK! looks nice cable looks fine but doesn't work????????? what's up with that man i mean i lost 4 bucks but still c'mon
Not much to say. They are just print on dvd's. Bulk. The only thing that references TDK is the label on the plastic cover. Other than that the dvd's are blank.
I've owned my fair share of Kodak Easyshares, Canon Powershots, and i have a Sony Cybershot digital camera. I just got this GE G1 camera and i LOVE it. It's a great little point and shoot digital camera. It's one of the most compact pocket cameras out there, and takes incredibly clear photos. The 7.0 megapixels delivers great, crisp, clear photos. I will admit that the zoom leaves a bit too be desired, but who buys a point and shoot digital camera for great optical zoom? (That's what my Z1012is is for!) I highly recommend this G1 camera to anyone who wants a stylish, small digital camera that takes fantastic photos. It's great for people on the go, and has a ton of settings and features. I purchased the SanDisk 2.0GB SD memory card for it and highly recommend a SD card when you purchase your G1. With it, you've got 570 exposures to play with every time you turn on your G1. Go buy one! It's a great camera at a great price. -JS
Gave this as a gift. My mother-in-law loved it, which is always a good thing. Perfect replacement for her old pot she had forever. Stylish & makes a great cup of coffee!
I have this mouse at work and loved it. So I bought one for myself. Its really smooth and fast. Note that it is medium size. Good for laptop or desktop.
I just started playing with my new camera. I notice the batteries don't last very long, especially when doing many functions. I started to price the AC Adapter (HP $49.99) and found that most on eBay are generic multi voltage units (around $30). Then while looking at the HP Photosmart 8881 Camera Dock (HP $79.99) I noticed that it too included a AC Adapter. I called HP and found out that it is the identical adapter that will hook directly to the camera. So I was able to get the HP Adapter AND the Docking Station for just a little more than the generic adapter alone.
Don't belive the information in the product description. If you follow the link and read the pdf file, you'll see that this plan doesn't cover the things that the product description claims it does. If you break it, they won't fix it. If weather causes damage, you're out of luck.Basically this plan will extend the manufacturer's warranty for an extra 2 years, but that's it.
They look and feel like real deal vinyl!Made great invitations!Only one complaint. I got 100 discs and 3 of them failed to burn.so i 97% approve of this product
the thing that i dislike about this book is that it starts out slow their is nothing good about it at the beginning then the part that i like about it is that duff pringle goes on a road trip to sanjose, california and he has to be at his job in 3 weeks and he blows his engine
I purchased this for my father's truck and he had a very simple install with this kit! He was more than happy with it.
My 10 year old son got the Zune for Christmas from Santa. I had nothing but problems from the get go. After 7 hours and three calls to Tech Support (which were friendly and didn't keep me on hold much) the device completely locked up and I was instructed to wait 3-5 business days to get the box to send it in for repair. Add 3-5 more for it to reach them, 10-15 for the repair to be completed, and then 3-5 for it to come back. Throw in a couple of weekends and it's nearly a month until my son can use his defective product. I took it back to the store where we bought it and we got an I-pod instead. After 2 hours he was watching videos and we had installed most of his CDs.The software was horrible. There was no manual for use included, nor was there any documentation on line. Very few songs were in the Zune Marketplace - you had to go to outside sources and then try to download them into the Zune software. I couldn't even get it to work with Windows Media Player made by Microsoft. Tech Support was unable to get it to work either - whether that was a software problem or ultimately a problem with our device I do not know.As this was our first portable player ever, I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought I would be safe and happy with a product that had the Microsoft name on it. I could not have been any more disappointed.
I needed a right angle SATA cable for a DELL server... but this cable stuck out too far even with the angle connector... DELL servers with HDs mounted cross-wise in the chassis need a special DELL cable. Product looks fine, just did not work in my application.
This is by far the best universal remote I have ever owned or used! It does everything and is very easy to set up. On top of that, Logitech service is outstanding! I called them to help me on a couple of fine tuning issues and they were able to pull up my account and make the adjustments for me. All I had to do was connect my remote to my computer and it automatically updated with their changes. They then patiently waited while I tested the remote on my home theater system. They were very friendly and very knowledgeable. My remote does it all! And with the Activities buttons, I can switch from watching TV to listening to CDs, to watching DVDs with one push of a button. Trust me, I am a very anal person and this remote is flawless! By the way, I have had this remote for about 6 months now.
it good when u want to copy pixs u take while u on vacation to free up yr flash drive
faulty lock that keeps resetting the code & getting stuck. had to use wire cutters to remove. badly made and badly designed. kensington should be ashamed of making this product. i will never buy any kind of kensington product again & recommend that you do the same!
The pointer was disappointment from the opening of the package, feels so flimsy, and switches and buttons so out of place. After turning on, the normal assumed button function didn't work on Windows XP. Advancing Power Point slides required "left" button, reverse used "bottom" button. Expected arrangement was forward with "right" button and reverse with "left" button. The mouse pointer absolutely useless, can see where it moves. Laser pointer just a battery drain, it so week, so no one can see it on bright projection screen anyway. And finally after four times use it QUIT, started to shine laser all the time and not responding to clicks at all. Now need to find out how to get money back without that plastic packaging, that must be destroyed to get it out.
Having not really looked at the dimensions, I was a little disappointed that the speaker system is about the size of a tissue box. The sound isn't bad at all for the size of it. This unit works nicely for a small office with a window, but if you want the full enjoyment of music in the home, get a docking station for the receiver and hook it up to a home stereo.
I'll be honest, I don't have any wireless mouses to compare this one to, but I simply love this product. It's microsoft so you know it's not some random cheap mouse. The mouse shape is very ergonomical, fits perfectly in my average-sized hand, and is comfortable!Also, the response is perfect, not too fast, not too slow, althought I'm not sure if this can be changed..Requires one AA battery which is placed in a peculiar place right in the middle of the mouse (I don't really know how to describe it, but it's not a bad thing).I really love that the usb connection can be placed right under the mouse and this turns the mouse off automatically.Definitely Recommended.
If you don't like the short length of the cable you can extend it by getting an extension cable. This is just a standard stereo cable but it works with the cable release. I bought this one:12 foot 2.5mm extension cableand it works great. The male end doesn't "snap in" on the camera, but it isn't loose enough to fall out.I've used the cable release with the extension a couple of times and it works great. I imagine you could probably chain them if you wanted to be really far from the camera, but I haven't tried it.Overall, a great and useful tool.
1. Its not a game so I gave it one star!!2. I really don't think this needs a review!Edit... Msp is good for the different currency's!
I am using this to thumb drive to back up my work system and it is working great though it is a bit slow.
Pick this up for 10.99 after a hdd purchase and i have to say this is a must buy for anyone who has a portable hard drive.It is a great investment for a terrific price.
I love this little camera. It weighs almost nothing and takes great pictures. I didn't need anything fancy as I don't take a lot of pictures. But I will probably take a lot now (had to order larger memory card) just to play with the camera.
I bought the computer at circuit city and it was a nightmare. it freezes up constantly. not very good for games,microsoft office, typing papers,or watching dvd's and on a fast network in college it freezess constantly. I wouldnt recomend it to anyone except and older person who uses the computer for really simple tasks not for college or home users. It will bring headaches and you will only have to buy another computer anyway. i have to buy another computer now. if u are a colege student stay away from it.
The Tiger Mouse is excellent and all you have to do is plug it in to your laptop-That's it! Plug and Play all the way. I love the tiger design too! The "tiger" is also light and very compact for travel.
Durable, fairly priced. Fits a lot of cds, plus more if you don't care about putting every disc in a slot. I shove them in, probably holding 200 or so cds at this point. Nice compact way to store a lot of cds for the price.
Incredible sound quality- however, it has very little outward noise canceling, so everyone around you will be able to hear your music rather clearly if you're playing it on the iPod's maximum volume.However, this means that it can double as a speaker, which is a plus!
Ok for the price. Search around and found this thing with the look that suit for my taste. Amazon got the cheapest price that's why I bought it here. Sounds great. Use it on the stage to monitor myself. Since it's in-ear it's hard to hear others. Other than that, it's a great product. One more thing, I don't like the material they use for their cable. it's rubber and hard to keep it straight. Love the design.
The item was sent within the time that I was told it would be delivered and it came in the condition advertised. I had no problems at all.
I have almost 150 of these disks - very few coasters. I would definitely recommend these disks.However, the 100pk arrived in a bad shape - the box was broken by the time it reached me.
This is the best receiver for the money i have ever seen.....i ran some tests and found that this receiver was better than a 500 dollar [competitor]! BUY THIS ITEM!!! ITS AWESOME
This was relatively simple, I needed MiniDV tapes for my Panasonic PV-GS80 camcorder and these fit the bill.
This is the most expensive of this type of antenna by $1 to $6. Yet the manufacturer does not see fit to provide a cord that has the mini-phone plug on BOTH ends of the cheap little cord that is provided to attach the antenna to the radio. I would guess that at least half of the radios this antenna would be used with have a mini-phone plug as the antenna input. And Terk or whoever makes this thing cannot spend another 25 cents to provide a plug or 50 cents to provide another cord.
I received the camera a few days ago and I am not thrilled with it. The price was great but if I had been at a regular store and tried the camera, I probably wouldn't have bought it. I was surprised that the quality is bad coming from Canon. The camera when you hold it feels like a toy camera and sounds like one too. The screen is kind of fuzzy. The delay between pictures is long. Definitely buy it with a 2 GB memory card and rechargeable batteries.
After a couple of months my VP930b showed halo or ghost effects of fine black detail, e.g., characters, gridlines or the mouse pointer, on non-white backgrounds. These effects are replicas of the letters or lines in white, offset slightly above and to the left of the black letters or lines. The halo effect in color is somewhat more complex with objects such as desktop icons or low resolution images.To eliminate my 4-year old VGA video card as a possible cause of the artifacts I installed a new Nvidia FX5500 graphics card and connected it via DVI. (This card was one of the few in stock at CompUSA that fit my AGP 4x slot.) The artifacts are still there, now sharper than before.I run the VP930b at its native resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.I regularly profile my VP930b with a Gretag Macbeth Eye-One Match 3 system; the process includes calibrating contrast and brightness.Aside from office applications I work mainly in Photoshop CS2. With the new GPU and DVI, image definition and color rendition are outstanding.My attempts to elicit an intelligent response from ViewSonic's customer service have not been successful. "Send it in and we'll see" is not my idea of troubleshooting.
This is an excellent, lightweight cover that fits easily over the Ipad Smart Cover. The zipped pouch in front safely holds earbuds and reading glasses.
saludos desde maracaibo venezuelael equipo cumplio con todas mis espectativas, es mas.... quiero otro, estoy reuniendo suficiente como para adquirir otro de estos... lo he utilzado en cualquier ocasi&oacute;n y no da ning&uacute;n tipo de problema... excelente producto a un precio increible.
The factory stereo that came with my car has no AUX input in front or beneath the dash, and I don't want to spend a lot of money, time or effort ghetto rigging it when I plan to buy a new car soon. Thus, I bought this. It has several frequencies to choose from, but could be improved by having a full-spectrum scanner. The resulting sound is tolerable, albeit bass-heavy and (obviously) not even CD-quality.For what it is, and because I had a gift certificate that made it free, it was a good buy. I only wish that I hadn't lowered my standards to buying it. Might not be worth the $20.
You have to play with the volume adjustments between the computer/speakers/and running program, but one you get it adjusted it sounds great. I've been watching movies on my laptop and they sound great. Very please with my purchase.
Featurewise, it's a nice printer, network attached and can scan directly to network shares / email addresses using presets (without a computer plugged into it). On the bad side, I purchased three of these, and had issues the first week. The first one developed a clicking sound in the feed (though it works without errors), and the second one started generating a spurious error message and refused to print, indicating that the toner was exhausted (even with a new cartridge). The solution to this was a reset procedure not covered by the user's manual, and required a call to Brother (which had pretty decent support). I've had other Brother fax machines before, and they are usually pretty bulletproof.
I purchased this card for downloading pictures from my digital SLR to my Compaq Presario 2100. All the drivers seemed to install when I plugged it in. My usb mouse worked ok with it. But my camera was at least twice as slow as 1.1 when plugged into it, and usually would get timeout errors. I tried troubleshooting for a couple days, no luck. The technical support guy (I think there is only one at Addonics) could only suggest plugging in the power adapter and reinstalling drivers, and it should work. It didn't. I gave up and returned it.
I don't know why I hadn't ordered this product sooner. This product saves your batteries. Anyone who uploads should consider this product.
I was stupid enough to buy a Poloroid, just four months ago and am now stuck with an instant camera that is useless, unless I want to spend TWO HUNDRED dollars for a pack of ten! Sweet corporate Poloroid decided to just quit making the film, even though the camera is still for sale everywhere and no one will tell you that you can't buy film for it, quite a nice little con they have going on. Instead invest your money with Fugi, they have BETTER instant cameras and they don't pull these kinds of games on the consumer. Poloroid deserves to go out of business, the sooner, the better!
well i'll give them that much, they do stay on while i'm on the treadmill, however i only use them if i can't find any of my other headphones. If i wear them for more than a few minutes i get a migrain, they protrude in your ears to stay on but they dig into your ears so much i swear it felt like my eardrums were being ripped out, not comfortable at all.
Just wanted to say these speakers are perfect for what we wanted them for. We wanted to broadcast an online game from my daughters computer to our office on the other side of the house, without having to run wires. They sound loud and clear and we are very happy with them.
Actually, i'm really unhappy with the hb-34 hood for the nikkor dx 55-200mm.Since it's an original Nikon product, the design has a major flaw. The lens does not fit in the hood (when clutched upside down for storage), so you have to leave the hood on the lens, at all times.I'm still using the old hood that has come with the lens itself and this hb-34 hood rests in my photo equipment box.Paid for nothing:(
This is not a normal tv. It's not even a tv, it's a monitor and for what it's suppose to do it is phenomenal. I had been look at TV's for awhile to replace an aging hitachi dlp and was always worried when I was going to jump the gun and get flat panel . I looked in retail stores and online and this was a hidden jem. I've seen 2012 model 1080p TV's that can't hold a candle to this . Is super sleek, no extra fluff, and I have a nice receiver and equipment already so I don't need a tuner or speakers anyways . This is an older tv but for what it is , by today's standards, It is visually remarkable
I bought two of these "2 Port USB Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter Dual Plug for iPod MP3 Players Charger - Color White" Both adapter tip's literally fell apart.
It is just an old simple polaroid camera.The only problem now, is trying to find film for it.Good Luck!!
This voice recorder is a great product that allows easy downloads to your computer through the USB input connectors.The only negative is that for CD storage you need to remember to partition the recordings to maximum 75 min.
just got this - despite being bundled on amazon with the latest 120Gb iPOD classic this will not work with it. Buy a cable with the iPOD connector
Got this it worked for a couple of months, just quit working. Very disappointed with this item. Would not buy it again
Great case, I have used it for over 5 years now and I have had no problems.I really like the fact that it has air intake filters to keep dust and other particles out. The split level case with the power supply apart from the motherboard cuts down on the noise and heat. Wire management can be a bit of a hassle but it is not too hard to work around. Lots of places for 120mm fans, and lots of space for addition drive.Price was a bit high but I feel it was worth my money for the amount of time I have been using it.I would recommend this to anyone looking for a solid case with a decent amount of room to work in.
We really like this alarm clock. The display is low-light so it doesn't disturb your sleep, there's 2 alarms, and we like how the buzzer starts out soft so you aren't startled awake. Also so you can turn it off before it wakes up the kids. The controls are simple and easy. The display is large, but the whole thing is small and fits nicely on a nightstand.
This is my first MP3 player. I needed simple drag and drop, with a FM radio and a battery that didn't require me hook up the usb. I also wanted at least 1GB and didn't want to spend $100. Enter the Creative Zen Nano Plus!I've used Creative products over the years and never had problems with their quality... this TINY mp3 player is no different. It's small and plastic, but transfers files quickly and effortlessly. I read the short book that came with it and within ten minutes of opening the package I was listening to music files I'd transfered from my computer.I will be getting new earphones for it (the phones are a bit too large for my ears), but the sound quality improved once I discovered the EQ settings and there's volume left to spare!
This lens is by far my best lens yet! Not to mention that it was really inexpensive compared to store prices. Definitely a must have in your lens collection!
it is a very good product. I have a sony alpha 200 digital camera and it is working very well.
I had the idea to use these speakers with my 200 watt Logitech speaker system, which I connect my ipod to at work. The original speakers were damaged and I tried these as replacements with the subwoofer. The sound is absolutely horrible. Cloudy and distorted. There is no treble or highs whatsoever, and the mid-bass is crazy loud. I believe the speakers are getting 25 watts per, which is considerably less than what theyre rated, so this probably contributes to the horrible performance. This is why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1, because I am not quite using them right. But I cannot imagine them sounding very good in any situation. I put them in the trash and chalked it up as a loss. I bought a new logitch system, which has excellent sound with all the original components!
As with all print file products....................top quality at a price second to none!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Another must have for the photographer in your family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased this product to make my Powerboook G4 wireless. I spent 6 hours discussing this problem with NetGear and Apple with no luck. On my final call to NetGear I was told they do not offer tech support to Mac users, which pretty much makes this &quot;plug and play&quot; device worthless to me. I was then hung up on by the man at NetGear tech support. The router works fine when it is plugged directly into the USB port, but when it comes to wireless I would not recommend Mac users buy this product, you will be on your own if it does not work properly.
So like they say, the screen looks great, audio quality is fine, Wi-Fi browser works relatively smoothly.Here's where the product dies: you can't manage playlists from any PC music player. It won't work like an iPod or Zune where you can create playlists in iTunes or Windows Media player and then transfer them over. You actually have to find every track you want in the playlist in "My Computer" and drag and drop it over.This may not be a problem for most listeners, but at least for me, I have an extensive (70gb) music library and I manage all my music in WMP playlists. Not having this functionality really destroyed the player for me and I'm planning on buying a different MP3 player now.Sorry, Archos.
I had an Epson 5200 and I used it a lot. I was always buying ink cartrages for it, until it quit working. I bought the Brother to just get me by, but it does a great job. I use it mainly for copies and I have used the hell out of it, for about 6 months now - so far so good.
This little micro-system is perfect for my new study which is a smaller room. It has a very nice sound and sits on my bookshelf without taking up much space. I really like the front loading capability. I bought this system as a refurbished item abd received a good price on it. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a small CD player that has a good sound.
I like my coffee hot. I've never had a Mr. Coffee type drip coffee maker deliver coffee hot enough for me. This percolator makes coffee hot enough that, even after adding cream, I don't need to zap it in the microwave. I also think the percolating method makes more flavorful coffee.Regarding complaints about grounds in the coffee, I don't think its that much of a problem. But I'm kind of particular, so I just put a paper filter in the bottom of the basket.I think I read comments about difficulty cleaning this coffee pot. Actually, nothing could be easier. I just fill it up once a week with fresh water and put two tablespoons of Cascade dishwasher detergent (granules) in the well and let it go through a perk cycle. Then I pour it out, rinse it, and perk one more pot with just water. Clean as a whistle.I almost didn't buy it because it doesn't have a timer option. But I just bought a plug-in appliance timer and use that. Problem solved.I was also concerned about reliability, just because it's made in China. But it seems very well-built and I've been using it once or twice a day for almost 4 months now with no malfunctions.
It took a phone call to my cameras manufacturer to find just what it would accept for memory cards. Learned my camera would only accept a card up to 1 gig in size. Cards this small are no longer made so it took a while before I even thought about checking Amazon. I won't make that mistake again! Now I can take photos using the fine setting and be able to work with them. I have yet to upload the images to my computer to see just how great it is. Of course since I ordered the 1 gig memory I have delegated this camera to backup status.The memory card arrived very fast.
I purchased the E260 to replace my Sansa C250 which had begun to experience a problem where the headset plugs into it. I had that one for almost 2 years and really liked it. My sister had the E260 and it looked sleek and seemed nice so I bought it. It is a very nice looking player. The way the center wheel lights up is neat, although it is very tricky to work and somewhat cheap. The buttons you push to go back a song or foward a song are flush with the wheel and small. Therefore you really have to center in on them to be able to click them. Also I found I had to increase the volume quite a bit to get the player to sound good. At low volumes was a bit weak and tinny. Once you turned it high enough, the rich stereo sound came in. However, I found this volume to be too high. I used my C250 mostly when running and found it very easy to reach down on the run and change songs or adjust the volume. This was tough to do quickly w/the flush buttons. I'd have to slow down to make sure I was clicking the right button. I actually ended up returning it and ordering a new C250. I figured I loved that one, I knew how to work it and I knew it worked well. Also it was 1/2 the price!!! I have no interest in pictures or video on my mp3 player so why pay for them?
It works as designed and is a great addition, but the tip keeps coming off that holds the fuse in. I finally lost the cap and you can't just replace the cigarette plug - you must buy a new cable.
This piece of software is what I have been hoping for for since I bought my machine. It is the most elegant and detailed mapping system that I have used. With the Garmin Vista Cx it works flawlessly. You can download any or all of the map data from the disks into the "Topo" file and it runs very well on my powerbook G4. It will upload all waypoints, and routes. It will download all waypoints, routes and tracks! The maps are gorgeous! The interactive web feature is cool but young. It has a geocaching feature. The 3d maps are sweet! It downloads updates and new map layers almost perfectly (had to manually download the software update). I only wish that waypoints symbols would transfer to and from my unit but I can easily live without them. Load the Mapsource maps to your device (Garmin "x" series saves to swappable memory microSD cards) and use Topo! from your laptop.
I bought this as an inexpensive replacement for my daughter when her IPOD shuffle was stolen. Bad mistake. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice little mp3 player. The problem is that all of my daughter's music is under I-Tunes, which formats music that you legitimately own in such a way that you can only copy the music over to an IPOD. Anything that's not an IPOD will read the music as copywrited and will not play the music.If you're not using I-Tunes, buy this, you'll like it.If you already use I-Tunes, don't buy this.
bit pricey but i havent seen anything like it. loved it.
First off, this thing is great. I'm constantly amazed by how well it works and gets me to places that I have no idea where are. The screen is easy to read and there are different viewing modes depending on what's best for you. When you make a wrong turn, it recalculates and gets you back on track. I love it and any time I'm going somewhere I'm not familiar with, I can rely on this to get me there.Here's what I don't like about it, since that's a shorter list:First off, It's slow. The menus are slow, the screen refresh is slow and the route calculation is slow. It's not so slow it's useless, it's just a bit irritating. Everything it does is sluggish.When you miss a turn, and aren't sure how to get back, you'd be better off pulling into a gas station and waiting for it to catch up. If you try to get back on your own, usually it will have to re-recalculate, and you could miss crucial parts of the directions waiting.The map drawing is slow. This isn't too big a deal most of the time, because you should be looking at the road, not the map, most of the time. But when you do need to glance over, and it's busy redrawing, it can be annoying.The menus are slow. This is really infuriating. When you want to get on the road, you don't want to sit there and babysit the menu. It acts unresponsive, even though it's usually buffering your inputs. So if you hit the buttons to many times, it will suddenly jump ahead, making you wait twice as long as you try to get back where you were.The other annoying thing is the &quot;points of interest&quot; feature. This should be very useful , but as it turns out (at least in my area) these locations are extremely outdated. For example, it listed a restaurant that had closed 2 years ago, and didn't mention one that's been open for at least 3. This makes me wary of using it when I'm in an unfamiliar area, which is really the only time you would want to use it. The maps *are very* up to date though, which is really why you would want this anyway.None of these problems make this not worth the money, it's a great street navigation system and it has recently come down in price.I recommend finding a carrying case, my cordless drill bag works perfectly. They don't make any carrying cases that let you put the whole thing in it at once without disassembling the beanbag stand and wires (unless you like to spend 5 minutes every time you get in and out of your car setting it up). Also, get a special cleaning cloth (like a lens cleaner) because the screen is very sensitive to fingerprints.What I wish it would do:Read exit numbers. There's no reason it can't do this. If it can say &quot;Exit ramp right in 3 miles&quot; it could say &quot;Take exit ramp 84 right in 3 miles.&quot; As it is, you have to glance at the screen to get the exit number. Also, common street names should be spoken too (1st, 2nd, main, etc).Let you know if a street is really small. Sometimes, you'll miss a little side street because you aren't looking for one. I've missed a few turns like this. Not all streets are well lit and well labeled.I also wish it would sync better with the PC. I've lost waypoints that I put in while in the car when I later downloaded new maps because of this.All in all, I highly recommend it because it does what it's supposed to do and does a great job of it. I'm only listing drawbacks so you know what you are in for and aren't disappointed. Hopefully these problems can be corrected in future models and software updates.
We bought the StreetPilot because we were going to be visiting the Los Angelos area. It was great. We would put in the destination and it guided us through the freeways. It told us which way to turn and which way the exit we needed would go off (right or left).When we hit traffic at peak hours it would guide onto surface roads. Now I want to go on another vacation just to use it more!
Haven't had a chance to install one of the ink cartridges, but the glossy paper is mediocre at best, lighter stock and extremely difficult to get proper color qirh my usual settings. Very disappointed as contrasted (no pun) with Epson premium glossy. As a result, if you need paper for throw away snapshots, this is your choice. Otherwise, you may want to reconsider. This is another lesson that one gets what one pays for . . .
GPS Nuvi 360 works terrific - used on my trip to the Berkshires in Stockbridge Massachusetts - made good time and didn't get lost made good time - would definitely recommend this product. Amazon shipment was prompt received a few days sooner.
These suck. Very uncomfortable, and the ear piece DOES NOT rotate. And amazon will make you complain at least 4 times before refunding you.
Be careful, very careful when purchasing Home theatre systems such as this.They are not as advertised in most cases. This products best feature is the wireless transciever, yet it has a few bugs, such as distance and how close speakers can be placed. Too close and you get the "Jimmy Hendricks" feedback effect.This products downfall is that it really isn't a SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM as they would have you beleive. It is shy 2 rear speakers, and yet the on-screen setup and the manual show a different setup...STRANGE.I though it was a shipping error, but, no...it really is missing 2 speaker connection ports for what most systems call the rear speakers.The sub woofer is great and the over all sound quality is good, minus the speaker issue.If you want a better product in ths line of pre-HDDVD players (5 up), check out Samsung's sister system.Much better and more for the money. True HOME THEATRE SURROUND SOUND!
I am very satisfied with cd changer.I think that I found the cd changer that I was looking for long time.
I used this to help install an FM modulator in my BMW. It worked as described and seemed of good quality
I use these for my computer at work. I usually don't wear them for more than 1/2 hour due to meetings, etc., but the times I have had for extended listening, I have noticed that my ears get warm/hot after .5-1 hour. I had behind the neck headphones previously that had a slightly different foam on them (search for 'MDRG72LP Behind-the-neck'), so all I can conclude is that my ears don't play nice with the foam on the panasonics. Otherwise, they sound fine to me and get the job done.
I own an older Uniden cordless phone and I can't find a battery for it in the stores. I was so relieved to find a compatible battery on-line and that they work! The battery was shipped immediately and I got it within a few days. I'm very satisfied with the product and how my order was handled. I highly recommend the product and the company.
I love sony products, and have been a long time user of sony headphones of various different styles. Unfortunatly, these "ear-bud" style headphones are not small enough for my ears. The smallest size fit uncomfortably and so I decided to give them to my dad - who loves them. The medium size silicone fit him just right and he loves the sound quality.. Thankfully someone was able to appriciate these ear buds. However, the asymetrical cord was confusing and not useful. Besides the ambient noise blocking and the sony-sound quality these ear buds were not that great.. but for the price i guess they are comprable.
This isn't so much about the lens because it does what it is supposed to do, but more about the seller. This was a VERY fast turn around for delivery, and the pricing was better than at Dell or Canon directly. So thank you for the great saving. As for the lens its self, it is a slightly wider lens than a standard lens but it is VERY fast on the AF and is a fantastic choice when it come to being used as my base lens.
I needed this for school for my students to turn in work. It will do great, just wish it was less expensive.
I'm glad I ordered this package. I have been able to do a lot of jobs and have more than made back what I paid for this.
This is the best accessory that you could buy for your camera. We used ours in Tahiti on our honeymoon. We used it underwater while swimming with sharks and sting rays. The camera still takes great pictures. All of the functions are accessible and can be changed underwater. We used the waterproof case on a jeep tour up into the mountains and it helped to keep all the dust away from the camera, while still taking flawless pictures. I highly recommend this case for anything from canoe trips, trips to the beach, dusty National Parks, or anything where you are worried that your camera may get damaged.The only downside is that it is a little high priced, but we felt it was worth the investment.
If there is a case or cover for a delicate item I own, I'll buy it. I guess that's why I have so many obsolete electronic products that are still 100% operational. I take care of my stuff.I bought this for my new Magellan eXplorist GC. To be honest it is far bigger than I would have liked for that particular unit, (it is likely sized for larger Magellan GPSr's) but it is a nice neoprene cover that I can store the unit in when it is not in my hand and being used to find geocaches. The extra size allows me to tuck the lanyard into it as well. Heck I could probably fit my Droid 2 in there with it also, but it has a cover of its own of course.It has NO belt clip, loop or anything like that. It is simply a wet-suit "mitten" without the thumb, that has an embossed "Magellan" logo on one side. Once you remove the GPSr, you would want to leave it behind, or tuck it into your pocket.Nothing really special here. For $12 (shipped) I don't feel ripped off, nor like I got a great deal. It will do.
I purchased the Dane-Elec 512 GB in Portugal and have been very pleased with the drive. It's inexpensive, relatively fast and has seen a lot of abuse. It is currently bent at a 60 degree angle and is showing absolutely no signs of distress. For the price, this is a fantastic product!
The gear bag has been working great for me. Everything is in one central location, it's durable and it's easy to stash in a backpack. Some people complain about the "bulk" but what do you expect when you also want something that will store all your stuff and give it a decent amount of protection. I do agree that the round docking station makes it a bit more challenging to get everything in the bag, but it'll still all fit. You just have to be a little creative.
We bought this printer a while ago. Probably in 2002 or 2003. It was always just okay. We generally don't print much other than text and small graphics, though I'd like to use it for photos, but they always come out lousy (even though I have a good 6.1 pixel digital camera!). We've made due with it for years, since it was good enough for our needs. There is a way to share it out, but the PC the printer is installed on needs to be turned on. Anyway...We just upgraded our OS on both computers to XP Pro. We have tried repeatedly to download the drivers from the Lexmark website, but interestingly, the XP Pro link doesn't go anywhere - it just hangs (I just tried again, and after 15 minutes the page STILL hasn't loaded). So, we had to make due (again!) with the XP drivers, which don't seem to work well with XP Pro. I can occasionally get it to install, but within 24 hours, I get "problem communicating with the printer" messages, and I can't get it to work again unless I uninstall it and reinstall. Who wants to go through that much trouble to install a printer???I hate this printer. I wish we hadn't settled on it and had returned it right away.
It's a little confusing to use, but over all is nice to have. Especially if you're going to places you've neve been before.
I took a risk by buying a linear polarizer for a dslr, which is supposed to require a cpl. To my great surprise, it works great, better than i thought it could even though i have not yet tested it in strong sun. My main concern was the AF system which i thought would fail if i used this filter. It didnt, pictures are a sharp as ever. I had read this on many sites but also heard stories of these "cheap" filters working on canon cameras. With a rebel xs and 18 - 135 is lens, everything works the way it should. I'm not telling anyone to stop listening to all the warnings but if u have the same setup i have, everything should be okay. its 20 dollars cheaper than the cpl and had 5 stars instead of 4 or 2. Great buy.*make sure your lens does not rotate when auto focusing, this makes polarizers tricky to use
Just recieved this unit. I was highly skeptical cuz of the low price and not much info offerd. It has on screen menu to set the quality of video or snap shots, U can adjust the sensitivity, duration, time and date stamp, I got it to do a picture in picture with both cameras, U can adjust the motion sensor to a small spot on ur screen or full screen all with the onscreen menu. You can view all ur snapshots on ur tv in a thumbnail view and switch to any shot and then go full screen. You can play back with the unit, and even record to a VCR or DVD recorder no computer needed. It has a button to switch between cameras, I love the fact I can monitor the screen and switch back an forth with the touch of a button, I plugged the SD card into my PC and the video and snapshots were really great. And so easy to save to ur hard drive or burn to a CD or DVD. The price of SD cards are dropping so fast. And to top it all off the unit is so small and just looks so damn cool and so easy to operate even though the instruction booklet was severly lacking. It is multi voltage which is great for me cuz I hav a home in the Philippine islands wer the voltage is 240 and the unit will easily fit in my carry on. Wat do I think? This is the future of recording, soon all video cameras and even hard drives on computers will be recorded on chips similar to the SD cards. If u want to monitor your property cheaply and effectivly, I say buy it
I purchased this camera for my own birthday present last October. I have owned it for 1 year and 2 months and now it isn't working. I paid $400.00 for it last year when it was "new." The LCD will only turn on every 15 - 20 times after I take the batteries out and turn the camera on and off. I purchased new rechargeable batteries, but that wasn't the answer. I contacted Panasonic but it is out of the warrantee period. They will charge a flat $140.00 to fix it and I can get a new one for about $150.00. I loved this camera, but it is such a disappointment. I was very easy with it - it just stopped working! Buy a different camera - I wish I had!
This thing shows why Belkin Cables just keep selling and selling and selling...I use it for a fussy printer/scanner combo that just doesn't like 10-foot cables. I need the space, though.Belkin USB 2.0 Cables to the rescue!The printer/scanner just keeps working and working and working...--Bob Maynard
Like all flat panel TV's or ones that I have seen, the speakers are just okay. I hooked up my computer $30 speakers one time and they are both louder and cleaner. Otherwise, I have enjoyed this TV for the last few years. About the only other thing is if you wall mount the TV, its very difficult to get to the connections/inputs on the backside. And I have had it wall mounted, mounted on a pedestal, and now its on a TV stand.I think its a great TV.
When I installed this scanner, after reading all of the positive reviews and glowing comments, I guess my expectations were a bit high. First off let me say that the scanner itself is very high quality and worth every penny. It is fast and clear and worthy of its rating for utility. But.....I must also comment that for such a highly rated scanner to NOT have an on/off switch bugs me. You actually have to plug in the scanner to use it and then unplug it when you are finished with it. And the noise this scanner makes, eeek! It is a cross between a star wars movie (laser type noises) and a power drill. It is much louder than my cheap Mustek scanner from 7 years ago. It is a good scanner if you want high quality at a reasonable price, but you will be crawling under your desk to turn it on and off, and if you have pets they may hide under the bed when it is in operation.
I love this product. It was so easy to install. I installed it on my son's psp and mine within 30 minutes. The dvd feature is amazing, download the remote codes and the psp does the rest. if you have a psp you must buy this product; it will add incredible value to your psp.i don't know what extra features the newer models have but this one works just fine. i'm watching borat on my laptop as i write this review.Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pack for PC and PSP
It's really pretty simple: it connects A to B, it's reasonably priced & it works. Get it.
First off I got this just yesterday, it pounds in every way imaginable. for 55Lbs you know its worth your money. Everything feels like its a 2000-3000$ system. I'm an audiophile and this system is WOW. it shakes the house it does everything, Hooking it up to the computer will make it louder then say a MP3 or Ipod/Itouch I dont know why but I noticed that. other then that greatest speakers ever.If you have any questions regaurding this system like I did and no one answered it. Here's my AIM SN/ Email: vaicake@aol.comLogitech's best system to this date... I got mine just in time 213.86$ haha, GL on a price that low.
Well, this is an excellent product. Out of all of the car-mounting, charging, docking, transmitters, this one offeres the highest quality and best performance available. It however, is not perfect. The only issue with it is that the volume is preset inthe machine itself, so it will only go as loud as your car stereo will allow, not as loud as the ipod AND the stereo. That's still respectively loud without distortion. So all in all, it's a quality product, a little on the pricy side, but as far as this arena goes, ya get what you pay for.
This was my first time around with wirless connections and I chose NetGear from reputations I heard from many others. I use this card with my netgear wirless router and am very satisfied. My only suggestion is if you are new to wirless or more of a novice computer user that you connect to your router (if new)with a cable connection. Out of the box and trying to log onto your wirless connection first thing can be a little frustrating if there are any minor problems. Don't let this technology fool you, once you play with it, it is really easy and a great setup. Just make sure you purchase compatable parts (I would suggest same name brand for best performance) and that they are &quot;g&quot; or &quot;g and b&quot; compatable. Don't purchase just 802.11b setups, 802.11g is only a little more now and well worth the money. The future wireless networks will only improve and you will find less support and more problems in the future with 802.11b only setups.
For one who is handicapped, this product may be a Godsend. I don't know for sure. For me, it does not work very well. However, it is possible it is just me, and maybe somebody else can make it work better.
This product works as advertised.It is a black extension cord.What else do you need to know about it?
My mother is tired of Drip coffeemakers and wasn't able to readily find a percolator in the local retail outlets.She is very pleased with the new percolator. It is fast and makes very good coffee, It is also attractive on the counter.
This was a real hit as a gift. My daughter loved this immediately as a new accessory to go with her iPod. She said she liked the nice design, portable size, and protective cover that allows her to easily put it in her dance bag. She says her dance partners are amazed at its sound quality and volume as they use it to rehearse with music from her iPod. I was also impressed with its features like the auto-off, AC charger or battery operation, and carrying bag.
Well, as many of the previous reviewers had said, its a decent product but has it quirks. That was the case with me. Until a week after the warranty expired. The hard drive is failing and none of the fixes work. The company wants 200 to fix it. 200 to replace a $40 hd? You cant replace the hard drive yourself because they locked the hard drive to the unit. You used to be able to change but they quickly fixed that loophole with a firmware upgrade. The customer service sucks. Avoid this product. Buy an ipod touch. You will be happier by far. Never again will I buy anything from Archos.
Nice inexpensive fishfinder. Black and white isn't great, but for the money you can't go wrong. Temp sensor is a plus.
I use this cable to play music from an MP3 player through a PA system when the band is taking a break. It works fine for that application.
This player has serious battery and charging issues that buyers must be aware of - had I known what I know now, I would never have gotten this player.The player will not get 'up to 25 hours' of battery life if you use it like a normal person. I don't play games or watch videos on it, just play music at the gym, on the train to work, etc, and can't get it to go for more than 12 to 15 hours per charge. It even goes from 3 bars to one bar overnight while its turned off - how it can lose so much power overnight when its turned off is beyond me. I returned my first two Clixs thinking that the batteries were malfunctioning, but this is just the way it is.There are only 2 ways to charge this player - you must be aware that there is no travel charger available according to Customer Service, so you either have to hook it to a computer to charge, or you can get a car charger (another $70). Since I live in the city and don't have a car, that means that I'm stuck draging my laptop with me on weekends and other trips just to charge my Clix, which I find unacceptable. For those of us who travel extensively either for work or pleasure, having to drag a $1000 computer to use as a charger for Clix is ridiculous. It seems like all I do is constantly worry about how much power I have left and when I can find time to charge it again.You should also note that it will not charge in the optional Cradle, it runs on the internal battery when playing in the Cradle (unless the Cradle is connected to a computer - how dumb!). I would love an alternative to the ipod but this player with these major battery and lack of charging choices does not fit the needs of an on the go person like me.
As you may have read elsewhere, this router has a problem with the GRE protocol used by Microsoft for their PPtP server (see Alan Bryant's May 27, 2004 review).This will stop you using it with the built-in PPtP VPN client/server which is provided with Windows 2000/XP.Here is the text of a complaint I have submitted to Linksys..."I am attempting to operate a Microsoft PPtP server behind a BEFVP41 (firmware 1.41.1). I have PPtP Pass Through enabled and port 1723 forwarded to the fixed IP address of the server but the router refuses to pass the GRE protocol used by Microsoft (Protocol 47).In answer ID 737, you suggest forwarding port 47 presumably in a belief that this has something to do with GRE. It does not and is therefore not the solution to this problem. GRE does not use TCP/UDP port 47, it is 'Protocol 47', something entirely different.It seems that the the writer of answer 737 has neither tested this scenario nor has a true understanding of the nature of this problem.I and others have investigated this problem extensively using protocol analysers at the client and server ends and can only conclude that the present version of firmware in the BEFVP41 (1.41.1) is incapable of handling the GRE protocol correctly.Can you please advise when a fix will be implemented? This is seriously devaluing an otherwise good product.I also suggest that you amend answer 737 as it is misleading and will frustrate others less versed in IP protocols than myself."I await a reply from Linksys as I write this review.Having said all that, if you have no interest in running the Microsoft PPtP server, the BEFVP41 may do everything else you require.It functions okay as a basic NAT router and it's stealth capabilities are good (Steve Gibson's 'Shields Up' reports 'True Stealth' as long as you forward port 113 to a non-existant host).The in-built IPSec tunneling works well. I am using one to provide permanant tunnels to a number of BEFSX41's very reliably.The web interface is a little odd at times but it does do the job reasonably and you do get used to it eventually.To summarise:A reasonable basic NAT router.Very good stealth.IPSec tunneling works okay (at least to other Linksys products).Microsoft's PPtP server will NOT work with the current firmware version.
Purchased these headphones about 10 days ago and already one side is not working. Fit was poor and always falling out. Sound quality is ok, but I am not an audiophile and really how good does sound quality have to be when you are exercising. The cord does not excessively sway due to shortness, but if you are tall (like my exercise partner) be ready for a pulling sensation. One good thing about the poor fit is that traffic is easy to hear so there is little chance of getting run over from a car you didn't hear.
I would have given this Coolmax hard drive enclosure five stars except I've only had it a couple months now so I am unsure of how it will perform in the long term. I can say that it is way better than the Dynex enclosure I replaced. The Dynex aluminum enclosure would only be recognized by Windows about a quarter of the times I turned it on. It also became VERY hot after about an hour of use. The Coolmax on the other hand barely gets warm even if I leave it on overnight and I have not had any issue at all with it being recognized by Windows. Transfer rates are plenty fast. The Coolmax is very solidly made (the Dynex felt like a toy shell) and does a decent job of muffling sound from the drive itself. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I found it a breeze to assemble. This may be the best enclosure for the price. I am planning to get a second one very soon.
My review is for both the Belkin F5D8010 Wireless Pre-N 802.11x Pre-N Notebook PC Card Adapter and the Belkin F5D8230-4 Pre-N router.A. Belkin F5D8230-4 Pre-N router + Intel Pro/Wireless Notebook Adapter cardI have been running the Belkin F5D8230-4 Pre-N routerwithout the Belkin F5D8010 notebook network adapter card for over 8 months. Belkin F5D8230-4 Pre-N router installations no problem.Router performance is great. Router works well with my Dell Notebook - built-in Intel/Pro wireless network card. I was getting excellent range and speed between 11-54mbps.This is my basic notebook system configuration:Notebook: Dell Inspiron 600MOS: Windows XP ProService Level: 1aWireless Security: WPA-PSK EncryptionB. Belkin F5D8230-4 Pre-N Router + Belkin F5D8010 Wireless Pre-N Adapter CardI decided to purchase Belkin F5D8010 Wireless Pre-N adapter card since the price went down.Installation: Mixed - Good and Bad.Hardware installation no problem.Software support and installation faced several obstacles.1st ConfigurationNotebook: Dell - 600MOS: Windows XP ProService Level: 1aWireless Security: WPA-PSK EncryptionDisable: Intel/Pro Wireless CardEnable: Belkin F5D8010 Pre-N Notebook Adapter Card1. MS Windows XP SP1aa. F5D8010: MS Windows XP SP1a failed to support WPA-PSK for this card.b. F5D8010: MS Windows XP SP1a support the card. Active with Green lightsc. Disable: Intel/Pro Wireless Network Cardd. Enable: Belkin F5D8010 Pre-N Adapter Carde. Internet: Internet access blocked2. MS WINDOWS XP SP1a + Patchesa. F5D8010: MS Winsdows XP SP 1a - installed XP network/security service patches to support WPA-PSKb. F5D8010: MS Windows XP SP 1a + Patches support the Pre-N card. Pre-N card active with green (solid + flashing) lightsc. Disable: Intel/Pro Wireless Cardd. Enable: Belkin F5D8010 Pre-N Adapter Carde. Internet: Internet access blocked3. Intel/Pro Wireless Card vs Belkin Wireless Pre-N Network Adapter Carda. F5D8010: MS Windows XP SP 1a + Patches support the Pre-N card. Pre-N adapter card is active with green (solid + flashing) lightsb. Enable: Intel/Pro Wireless Cardc. Disable: Belkin F5D8010 Pre-N Adapter Cardd. Internet: Internet access OK2nd ConfigurationNotebook: Dell - 600MOS: Windows XP ProService Level: 1a + Security and Network Service PatchesWireless Security: WEP 64 Encryption1. MS WINDOWS XP SP1a + Patchesa. F5D8010: MS Winsdows XP SP 1a + XP network/security service patchesb. F5D8010: MS Windows XP SP 1a + Patches support the Pre-N card. Pre-N card active with green (solid + flashing) lightsc. Disable: Intel/Pro Wireless Cardd. Enable: Belkin F5D8010 Pre-N Adapter Carde. Internet: Internet access OK - Surfing the net at blazing speed + Long Rangef. Speed: 108mbpsI preferred to have a WPA-PSK Encryption wireless security environment but I settled with a WEP Encryption security. Anyway, it's better to have a wireless security than none at all. If anybody out there have the answer pls post it here.Bottom LineDepending on the level of your hardware and software the Belkin F5D8010 Pre-N Notebook Adapter Card installation can be:Pain-Free: If you have the latest hardware and software. 5 StarsPainful: Get ready to roll up your sleeve. 2-3 StarsA Plus ++: Belkin F5D8230 Pre-N Router + Belkin F5D8010 Pre-N Adapter Card = Rocks = Performance + Speed
Setup was so simple:* Plug it in and charge.* Install the upgrades.* Sync your music.Unfortunately, within the first hour it became permanently hosed. No music, just a blinking light. No luck trying to resync, clear and start over, or anything else. A visit to my local Apple store and I could wait 6 hours to talk to somebody to accept my faulty unit or I could pay more to schedule ahead of time (preferred customer).That makes three dead iPods. I wish I could take my music to another platform...damn DRM.
I looked for this same battery at Fry's and it was triple the price. I got this battery cheaper and it has turned out to be FANTASTIC! A would buyA+++++++
Love this device. It is exactly what I was looking for. Very sturdy and extremely simple to use. A+ all around.
This radio is the most sensitive weather radio I've ever used. It pulls in weak signals with ease and has great audio quality.However...Its controls are needlessly complex and non-intuitive. For example, to change the channel you don't just press the &quot;channel&quot; button -- you press and hold the channel button for two seconds, wait for an indicator to flash, then press the up-down buttons to select the desired channel.Overall highly recommended, but it's imperative to read the instruction manual carefully in order to accomplish even the simplest operations. (Like turing the radio on and off!)
The router/WAP /SRX and its companion PCI adapter performed significantly better than my previous generation products. I did experience better coverage and higher speeds on the wireless link.
After 8 months, the wire rubber insulation is peeling off in small brittle chunks, making the earbuds trash. Very bad for decent sounding earbuds. Sony has a warranty exchange program. They will send you used earbuds for $24.30 plus tax after you pay to ship the defective ones back to them.
No instruction booklet in the box, only a incomplete quick install guide and a CD probably containing instructions, however unreadable on my Mac.This being said I found links to impractical Western Digital support. I thought I would only need to plug and use. Not a chance. I suppose I will need to go to the bookshop and buy a 500 pages instruction guidebook if I want to be able to make use of this equipment...
Use these sheets for everything! My latest use is sealing the recipes I print from computer sites,just trim and file in recipe box!.
This product was as described. I would recommend both the product and the seller. This riser supports my 17in HP envy perfectly. I have no worries about my laptop falling off.
The picture makes this rolling laptop case look like a rolling briefcase, but it is really almost as deep as it is wide. This is a rolling overnight bag. If that is what you want, then it is probably fine. I'm wanting something that will easily fit under an airplane seat to carry in addition to my larger carry-on bag, so will be returning this.
I've had the unit for about 3-weeks now and find random audio drop (1-2 seconds). Contacted Sony Tech and they said it is because of a DTV. Sony also said all other Sat Receivers had the same problem. I cannot believe this. I upgraded from the SAT-HD200 (no-audio drop) because I couldn't split the signal to two tv's without watching both at 480. The HD300 alleviated this problem and also comes with an exented RF Remote Control. Overall for the money, very dissatified.
SO I had about 3 camaeras in one month to test them out.They where the Nikon D80, canon XSi and the sony A300. The Nikon D80 felt the best in my hand and build quality just felt better ecspecially when spending alot of money. Ths XSI and A300 had some great features but I kept coming back to the nikon.The XSi had a plastic feel. And the Sony felt good build wise but the flip screen I felt got in the way of my face using the viewfinder.So hope that helps a little.
I'm using it for 5 years now. All conversions it makes as Composite to S-video, Comp/S-video to RF have fine quality of picture (DVD) and sound. The drawback is oxidized switch contacts, so 1-2 times in a week picture or sound became crappy and I have to switch back and forth a few times to restore circuits.
I received the 2 gb mcroSD card with the two adaptors as advertised. The screw up is that the SD adaptor does not work. Even though it is convenient to use this from my cell phone directly (through a USB cable that came with the cell phone), this is nevertheless a problem. The card itself works fine !
I chose the product because i like to have a neat project when i am finish, these cable clips made it easy and the package provided plenty of clips for the price. I recommend this produt to any one who appreciate a good looking project.
I ordered this Holga Starter Kit and when it arrived I was missing the 120 format film and 2 AA batteries...I called Amazon and a replacement kit was sent out, I printed out a return label and sent that kit back (Great Customer Service).So I get the new kit and same items are missing no film or batteries...This is Kit 829 which comes WITHOUT FILM OR BATTERIES!What is misleading is the photo they chose to display for this kit... which shows the batteries and film.B&H; has the Kit with Film and Batteries for $69.95 (Holga Starter Kit 828)Amazon: 5 Stars for Customer Service, 1 Star for misleading photoHolga Kit: 5 Stars Kit 829 with WITHOUT FILM OR BATTERIES.Give myself 1 Star for not reading the reviews first.
This is a great camera for kids -- easy buttons and very durable (just not waterproof...).
Very compact and easy to operate. Outstanding picture. Old DVDs look as good as new HD versions.
I bought these speakers for two reasons: They were cheap and other reviewers said they didn't get interference from cell phones. All I can say is mission accomplished. I've had these running for almost a week now and despite intentionally leaving my cell phone near them I haven't heard a peep. No more of the jarring noises when I get a text message.In terms of sound, they're not amazing, but they're cheap computer speakers. They're at least as good as you deserve for the price, probably better. I personally thought the subwoofer was a little overpowering at the default level, but there is a control for that and I was able to adjust it to something that sounded more balanced.I knocked off one star because most of the cables are hardwired to the speakers, which I hate.
This headset is worthless, you have to talk very loudly so that the person at the other end can hear you.
The cord for these ear phones was too short, and they broke easily within 5 days. The product is cheaply made. I would not recommend this product.
These floorstanding speakers are excellent for the money.At less than $500 you can't go wrong. But be prepared forsome frustrations at removing a sticker that Missionapplied to the grill cloth. I removed it heating it with a hairdryer then using Goo-Gone to get the remaining adhesive off.
I have Altec speakers and the sound quality is good but they interfere with the mobile phone and make a horrible noise when the phone is receiving calls. This one connects both my nano and iriver player via cable (which is included).The player goes off automatically if unused.I am very happy with it!
Can't understand why some people have problems setting this up. I took my time and worked the first time. Does everything it claims. I only have this remote now.
I do agree with some of the thoughts from the first review written. However, the benefits far outway the flaws for my use of them. I wear these headphones at the gym. The design is perfect for jogging on the treadmill and weight lifting. Other headphones that have the foam covers over the ears would feel to hot, not to mention they absorb all of your sweat from your head! Ewe, Gross! Then you have the other type of headphones that fit directly in your ear. Only problem is, the slightest movement pops them right out. So, not ideal for treadmill use. I hope this helps with your decision to purchase, especially if you are a jogger like me. Best wishes!Sincerely,Rachelle Klinkner
[...]I initially had problem with installation on Vista. The DLink Software would not recognize the device, even though the device driver was installed properly. Yes, I downloaded the latest software (version 1.10) from D-Link web site.In my research for solution, I came across John Mikesell's review on Amazon. I realized that US Robotics offers a similar product with a compatible software, which works better. But there was no link provided. I dug a little more and located the download page (posted upfront). US Robotics' software works like a charm. But you still need to read the install guide because you will need to configure your Skype app after device installation.I am quite happy with the voice quality. It is just about as good as landline connection and better than other VoIP I have used. 5 stars for the hardware and Skype quality, but D-Link software is a POS.
Recently purchased the V750 after reading all the hype. I was a little disappointed when I discovered the SilverFast Ai pro bundled is 32 bit,my computer system is 64 bit Vista home premium. Epson will not even discuss it. SilverFast reps were very nice saying they may be coming out with a 64 bit verson soon which they will exchange. Also, discovered you can not scan any 21\4 materials so all my Hassalblad files will remain in files.
This camera is great and really easy to use and understand. The amount of pictures you can take is awesome and the quality is excellent. And its great because you can snap an image as much as you want and then erase what doesn't work to find that special picture. All my friends have the elf as well.
This is a very impressive active-subwoofer that proves you can get more than what you pay for. I had some unanswered questions when I purchased the Sony but now am glad I bought it; I hope this review helps anyone who has the same concerns. I added the Sony SAWM500 to compliment my home theater system consisting of a Panasonic Receiver pushing 100 watts per channel, ESS AMT 1D (Pyramid) main speakers, Bose VCS-10 Center-channel, and Bose Model 100 Rear Surround speakers. The Sony completely altered the character of surround sound and music - adding a near subterraneous level of bass that simply wasn't being reproduced before. The Sony is so powerful that I set the cut-off a little under 100 hz and output power level only about 25 percent, thus adding only the low, rumbling, air-thumping bass that doesn't muddy up that of the existing system but created an added spaciousness not previously experienced. The SAWM500 excels at increasing the lower end depth of the spectrum with incredible ease yet allows me to tweak it ad-infinitum (so-to-speak) to my own personal taste. Not boxy or muddy. Confirmed it will rattle anything that isn't tied down in your house - if you want it to. I haven't noticed any delays in response while in the auto mode,as some other reviewers noted; but if that's a concern then consider leaving the auto switch in the "on" position and plug the Sony into a switched outlet or power strip that you turn on when using your system. The good thing about the Sony is that it enables such flexibility; well designed, compact, attractive and worth every penny.
Its a little clumsy, but once you balance the projector upon it, you are good to go. Don't bump it. Not that sturdy to stay upright, but I think we are happier having this than not. It does allow us to &#34;straighten out&#34; the screen when viewing a movie on the wall.
These speakers are wonderful. They are the best sound that I think you can get for speakers this size. If you have a small space to put in nice speakers I would reccommend you get this. I have had no problems with them so far. They are not hard to install. I would reccomend you get this soon!
I bought this camera 2 months ago and have been very pleased with the performance. Overall the camera is basic and very simple to use. Outside shots come out clean with very good colors. However, when taking interior shots the flash can be unpredictable and often overexposes alot of shots under 5' away. Sometimes just experimenting with the flash helps.The software, like the camera, is good, basic, and simple to use. It's not going to let you do alot fancy, high tech stuff, however it will let you do some simple modifications; contrast, red-eye, sepia, etc.As with all digital cameras it is a battery hog. I invested, and suggest you will need to do the same, in rechargable batteries. Also, the 2MB of memory is not nearly sufficient and you will probably end up buying a flash card of some type.So, overall I am very pleased with the camera for the price. Just keep in mind this is not the top of the line, but you should definently get you money's worth.
X10 Security System ReviewThe reason I decided to check out X10's offering in security systems is because I had had some previous experience with their products. A house we had purchased was set up with lot of X10 remote control units and I was impressed with the quality of the components. So I got on the Internet, typed in X10 and was surprised with what I found.My first reaction to the X10 Web site was that I didn't want to have anything to do with a company that would represent themselves with such a sleazy-looking production. But again based on my experience with the X10 components I had seen and experimented with, I forged through the cyber-wasteland of salacious diatribe and ordered their $200 "X10 Powerhouse Supervised Security System."I live in Hawaii and was amazed that the neatly packed box with all the correct parts arrived at my door three days after I had placed the order online. I immediately unpacked the many components (much to my wife's dismay, they covered our dining room table) and proceeded to read the instructions.The misrepresentations on the Web site included this statement. "We guarantee that anyone can install this entire system in 30 minutes or we'll refund your money." Or words to that effect. The "30 minute install" was mentioned several times.I'm a mechanical engineer, have designed and built entire wilderness-home electrical systems (including security systems), even published a book on the subject, and would modestly consider myself as above-average in capability when it comes to something like installing this system. Well, after I spent the first half hour reading the directions, I proceeded to familiarize myself with all of the individual components. Then I started installing it all.Nowhere in the instructions did it say to install all of the components before configuring them to the base unit. So I configured all of the components first, comfortably sitting at the table. Well, to install most of them, you need to remove the batteries (many batteries, not supplied) and when you do, you get to start all over with the configuration, this time carrying the base unit with you throughout the house to each installed component.I got everything up and running in about an hour, and that's when the fun began. One of the motion sensors was misbehaving, so I took it down and replaced the batteries, thinking I may have installed a bad one (not likely, as they were all new). No change. So I tried another motion sensor and it worked. But when I configured it to the base unit, it assigned another random code and left the old location on the base unit abandoned. Now the base unit was reporting a "problem" with the motion sensor that was no longer there.This kind of issue is addressed in the "knowledge base" on their Web site, but not in the supplied instructions. And the fix for this and many other issues is that you must unplug the base unit and remove its backup battery, which will erase all of its programming. Once you do that, you then need to again walk throughout your installation and re-configure each and every motion sensor, door switch, window switch and any other devices you installed. In addition, you will need to reprogram the phone numbers you assigned to the base unit, and your message. In our home, that process takes about half an hour if you don't miss a step.OK, so does the system work once you've installed everything and worked out all the bugs? Yes, to a point. We installed five of X10's PowerHorns in our home. According to their misleading claims, these things will be heard all over the neighborhood. Our five can barely be heard in our yard, and certainly not from the neighbors' house unless they are intently listening for the sound. Even in our living area, where there are three PowerHorns neatly hidden here and there, the sound is, at best, annoying. If I was a burglar, I'd just find the things and unplug them and continue on my mission. Oh yeah, that's right. These things are bright white and very conspicuous and need only to be unplugged and they are out of commission.There is no way to use a "real" siren or horn with this system, either. I asked their mostly useless "tech support" people about this several times and again ended up finding the answer buried in their online "Knowledge Base."Another issue is that the whole system depends on house current, so any burglar with half a brain will simply go first to your electric panel and shut it off. In some areas of the country, main house disconnects are not that easily accessible. Here in Hawaii, they must be installed right out there with the electric meter and are accessible to anyone. Our attempt at getting around this flaw is a motion sensor that protects the disconnect switch, but even with this in place, an intruder could still pull the switch because the dumb "PowerHorns" don't start their beeping noise for several seconds after the alarm trips. Enough time that a quick intruder could shut off the switch which then shuts off the base unit and renders the whole system useless.The bottom line: The components are well made, the company ships orders quickly, tech support is as you would expect: mediocre, the system does work but requires tweaking and troubleshooting and is a lot of hassle if you have to reconfigure everything (which you will at some point), and the alarm horns are anemic. The fact that the whole thing is dead when the house power is shut off is a big deal.We will continue to use it, but only with the hopes that the noise will discourage an intruder from hanging around. We will also add some more PowerHorns to the system, so it will at least be a bit more difficult for an intruder to find them all.By the way, the system is cheaper when you order all the individual components off of the many eBay suppliers. I ordered mine from the company because I had hoped I would get some general instructions covering using the components as a system, rather than just the instructions with each individual component. But what the company ships is exactly what you would get from an eBay supplier. No more and no less. I ordered my extra motions sensors and PowerHorns from eBay at about half the price charged by X10.Would I use X10 for my next home security system? No. I would look first for a system that allowed the use of a conventional security siren/horn. It would have been very easy for the X10 folks to manufacture a module that would allow plugging in a conventional outdoor siren/horn and having it tripped by the system. They chose to limit their system to the anemic toy-like "PowerHorns."
I've had this mouse for about 1 month. My previous two mice: a Logitech Cordless Click!, and a Microsoft cordless mouse that came paired with a wireless keyboard. I personally prefer Logitech's mice to Microsoft's.As another reviewer mentioned, the LX7 *is* a little small, but that doesn't bother me very much. I have very average-sized hands: 8 1/2" inches from wrist crease to fingertip, palm about 4 1/4" wide, and 10" from thumb to little finger when stretched wide.Unlike the actual hardware, I feel Microsoft's Intellipoint software is better than the Logitech's Mouseware. Fortunately, Intellipoint works with this mouse, too.I like that this mouse has much lower power consumption than my previous Logitech mouse: they claim a battery life of up to 8 months. That is in line with the Microsoft mouse I have. With that one, I don't use rechargeables, because they last so long. I haven't used this LX7 too long, but anything over 3 months on rechargables will make me pretty happy. The Cordless Click! used up the charge in 2 NiMH batteries in about 3 weeks.Another nice feature of this mouse is that it has an On/Off button on the bottom of the mouse, to save even more on batteries.I click on the middle mouse wheel a lot, and I don't like that you have to apply quite a bit more pressure to get it to get it to click, unlike the Click! mouse.For scrolling, the wheel has those little "stop points", like a ratchet, which I prefer, as opposed to a completely smooth roll (like my Microsoft cordless). It is still smooth, and requires little pressure.The dark blue model looks good. It is sleek and attractive. It is symmetrical, which is nice, since I use it on the left.On top, it includes a low battery LED, and has small forward and back buttons for moving through web pages.Overall this is an excellent mouse. To be perfect, it would need four more things:- Be a little larger.- Require slightly less pressure to click on the middle wheel.- Have left and right thumb buttons on the side.- Include a built-in NiMH battery and a charger base.All that being said, this still ranks up there as one of the best overall mice I've owned.
This company does not live up to their promises when supporting their products. Once they sell you a product, you are essentially on your own if if breaks or does not work as advertised. I do not recommend purchasing ANY of their products. They will leave you high and dry!!!
I bought this remote extender for use on a boat for a Direct satelite receiver. I have three TV's on the boat with one Sat. receiver and I can control the receiver anywhere on the boat including the outside deck area. Setup was easy
I bought this headset a couple years ago, for a non-smart phone. I remember really liking it, so I bought it again recently. And overall I am very happy. I bought this mainly because I wanted something simpler than a bluetooth and because my phone does not support them anyways. And again, I really like this headset. The best things about it are:1. Hangs on one ear, and fits even small ears without falling out2. Has a small clip for you to clip to your clothes3. Has a mute button and volume buttons on the cord4. Fits 2.5mm so I didn't need an adjustment piece.5. I can hear very clearly the person on the other side of the phone.The downside is that people say that I sound a little bit muffled. It is better when I move the mic further away rather than keeping it right up on your mouth.
For what I paid, this is the best value. It comes with rechargeable battery and AC adapter. I ordered also higher capacity battery for the purpose.The product photo show a black color video light. The model number is SL-9. What Amazon will ship you is the silver color body version with model number SL-9X. You can never get the black color version from Amazon.I only need a low power video color so I can get good light on object if I do interview. Don't expect it will light up the entire room with that.
I still think the points vs dollars is an unnecessary tactic to induce emotional instead of educated purchase decisions, but it does what it's meant to do -- get me new games and add-ons from the game marketplace!
O.k. So the device worked great paired with my Nokia 3650 phone. But.. where it lacked greatly was trying to do ANYTHING with my Tungsten T. (I guess they just don't like Palm devices) I searched for new drivers etc. and was very disappointed to find that I couldn't hotsync or do much of anything with my Tungsten T and this junk device.So, not to be too negative (I'm sure it works fine with most phones and Mac's) but if it doesn't work with a bluetooth compatible device like my Tungsten T.. what's the point?
I bought this because I wanted a compact portable radio, with an alarm clock, and I was intrigued by the flashlight. When I travel for work, I get to deal with different hotel alarms or wake up calls, and my thinking was that a little autonomy (if it didn't weigh too much) would be helpful...and the shortwave capabilities would be a bonus. So far, so good. It is easy to set the alarm and works entirely as advertised. I would have liked an auto-shutoff capability - but in practice that isn't too much of a limitation. I measured the current drain while listening to an am station at high volume, and estimate about 50 hours of continuous operation from the AA batteries. Normal AM and FM transmissions have a few more years in them, and with this radio you won't be reliant on the internet of the vagaries of WiFi, or digital transmissions, lithium ion batteries (and their chargers), and so on.
i compared and notice a few things...they have to fit and be comfortable, the bass has to be solid (as far headphone like these are concerned), and the sound has to be crisp. fresh out the box these headphones are great looking then to make it even better they have 3 sizes of earplugs (lrg med and small i guess) so when you get them in your ears all thats left is the sound quality. from low to high volume the sound quality is mint on rap and rock but what makes it even better is my super bass that has 2 levels that i can now use and most "earphones" cant handle bass whatsoever, but the bass level hits hard on these little suckers they handle fullblast bass and volume like none other ive ever seen. they almost sound better thsan my stereo
Much better construction than the Hoya (other than Pro 1) and Tiffen filters I've owned. Image quality seems identical with or without the filter.
I bought this TV from Circuit City. After 10 months in stopped working. I spent $300 to fix it only to have the same problem again 6 months later. BEWARE of this TV.
I ordered this product to connect my RCA wireless headphones to my flatscreen tv. I had purchased the headphones nearly two years prior and the standard jack provided would not connect to any outlets on my tv's.Works in a snap. Just put the audio pin jack into the female adapter and plug the RCA style males into the back of the cable box. Good stuff.
When I took it out of the box, I thought it was a McDonalds Happy Meal Toy. It is really small and light. I had it set up and down loading in 5 minutes! It took about 10 minutes to download 15 4+ minute songs. The sound is great but a little rough at 96Kbps. Songs recorded at 132Kbps sounded flawless, but of course you lose capacity. Overall, a great little MP3 player.
Just to give a little background, I have this sub (1) hooked up to a Sony xm-2200gtx amp in a ported box. That being said, my goal was to have a decent sounding setup for under $100 ( I go the amp on Craig's List for 50 bucks). Since neither the sony amp or Lanzar (as far as I know) are CEA compliant, I'm doubtful that it's a "true" 1200w system, but so far I'm very pleased with the results. I'm big on sound quality and prefer good sounding systems to just loud. I think I'll eventually get a sealed box to that end, but aside from that I have to say I'm pretty impressed. I haven't really took time to dial it in, and with the sub voluume set to +1 on my headunit(JVC AVX-44), it still hits decently. That's compared to the the 2 MTX Roadrunner 10's I used to have and being in my friend's car who has two L7 10's. I hope this helps anybody considering going with these.
I would just like to reiterate what everyone else has been saying about theAthena iVoice Direct Radiating Dock & Sound System for iPod. I would not have purchased this without hearing it live, if it were not for the numerous positive reviews of its great sound. Well, everyone was right. The sound is great and the price is right. My Nano and I are very happy. Thanks to all you reviewers out there!
Targus Ultra Mini Wireless Mouse for Mac (AMW03US)This product works exactly as promised. Nice compact size at a great price.
Cheap Alternative to the chime module everyone else wanted to sell me saved $100 bucks. Dont care about the chimes that much.
Work fine. They're cheapy headphones, no long review necessary.I wait to review products until they break. These lasted 7 months. After that one of the sides went out and required the whole bend-and-wiggle to get the headphone to work.
Ok, so I got the right serious glass for the cruise tour to Alaska; the wide angle zoom for the landscapes, the fast telephoto for the wildlife, and the walk-around for everything else. We are all set for the trip right? Oh wait, it rains, err.. more like drizzles a lot in Alaska. I picked up a few of these since I was out of dough due to the glass I just purchased for the trip. Nearly two weeks in Alaska and I used and reused just one of these sleeves for the entire trip. Yeah, you have to kind of move the plastic around to turn the zoom, yeah you have to worry about how the extra material folds over the lens, and yeah you have to worry about water working it's way inside the sleeve. What I can say it worked better than I expected; for the price it can't be beat. I ended up giving one away to another appreciative amateur photographer on a river float who was fretting about the more than drizzle full rain conditions -- Hey, I believe in karma...Keep a couple in your camera backpack and you won't regret it.
We received this as a Christmas gift from several relatives and have been fairly pleased with its overall performance. It takes AA batteries and I've found that they get chewed up fast if 1) you use the LCD screen to take pictures instead of the viewfinder and 2) you leave it attached to the computer while in "transfer" mode after the pictures have been transfered (e.g. if you transfer pics and forget to turn it off). The recommendation by another user to buy rechargeable batteries is a good one. That's what we do. When I do the above, using NiMH batteries, the charge lasts quite awhile.In my opinion, the picture quality is very good. .... I was very surprised, in looking back at older scanned pictures, at the incredible difference in quality and compression. We've printed some 1792x1200 pictures on 4x6 glossy paper and they really look like photos! We are currently awaiting professional prints of many of the pictures blown up to 8x10.For how much we've used the camera, and the wonderful results, and the price, we are extremely pleased. We've taken over 1000 pictures in 4 months. I would not be brave enough to take that many in my lifetime with a standard SLR camera.UPDATE 5/13/2002I'm raising my review to 5 stars. We've had the camera for over a year now and it's still our primary camera. This has been an exceptional investment, especially since Smartmedia cards are dirt cheap. At the highest resolution & highest quality, a 64MB memory card holds over 100 pictures. We've probably taken at least 3000 pictures in the 1 years we've owned it. All the pictures from last year are archived on 2 CDs. There is another great feature that--it takes 16 pictures in 4 seconds and displayes all 16 in a grid on one image. I use imaging software to automatically chop them up and splice them into a mini-animation. If I were in the market now, I would probably buy this used, unless the price becomes a little more competitive.
I love this CD recorder. Everything with one exception is totally awesome. There is no shutoff on the remote. It is solid state and I do leave it on for days sometimes but I really would like a shutoff switch on the remote. As far as quality and ease of use...mine was a refurbished unit and I've never had a single glitch. The recording quality is superb and the sound level and metering is dead on with my two Sony MD decks and my other Pioneer CD recorder. The Pioneer has a few more features but the Denon is my go to machine. I use the pioneer mainly for playback now. There is a learning curve but I myself found the Denon to be very intuitive. It dupes wonderfully and if you have some copy protection you have to get by you can do a completely analog dupe in real time.
This is my favorite backpack. It's cute AND functional. It doesn't feel like you are carrying all the weight that you actually are. The compartment for the laptop is very well padded and when i am not carrying my laptop with me i can fit my flute in there as well. The front compartment is very functional and has pockets for cords and my phone, keys, wallet, palm pilot, etc. One of the best things i bought for college! I look forward to using it daily very much!
I've used this product for over a year now and it's been the most reliable router I've ever owned. I suspect that most everyone who's having a problem with it has hooked it up themselves, with no prior experience doing so, and has not configured it properly. Take the time to contact Linksys to set it up correctly, and you'll have a worry-free wireless network for years to come (see caveat below).The only reason I'm giving it four stars is because it is not compatible with my new laptop, which is running Vista Home Premium. If you're running XP, do not hesitate to get this router.
Bought this camera more than a month ago, I must say I'm quite disappointed with Canon. Prior to SD800 I've owned a S50 for almost 4 years and I must admit its still ways better than the new SD800. Now, I've paid only slightly less for SD800 than for my S50 in 2003 and have expected much better value per buck taking into account technology advances, yet I was miguided by many positive reviews of this camera. And it's not about the production quality but rather about the design of the camera itself.Cons:Automatic mode is useless, a lot of noise in the pictures taken indoors or when there is not su much natural light outdoors though Canon claims that there is a noice reduction filter built in. The only way to get around this is to overexpose the pictures using manual mode. Camera body is really crapy and is not resistant to scratches at all (ok, maybe I'm too demanding after havin titanium-body S50), yet my old good S50 has survived many travels, including taking it into the beach many times while SD800 has misteriously collected sand dust even after a single walk in the searshore (the sand managed to get into the background of the LCD screen with the dust visible as dead pixes when watching the shots).Pros:Wide angle is nice, yet not as useful as many claim in the reviews. The camera is light and performs relatively well when doing nightshots (in the manual mode of course). The handling is easy (until one goes to the manual mode), it is possible to zoom-in and out when taking video (which was not possible and was somewhat irritating in my old S50), the screen size and the battery life is also really good for the camera of such size.Haven't tried new S70 but my guess is that it might have retained some of the good qualities of S50, so my recommendation would be to avoid Canon IS line if possible and look at Nikon, they have some real nice cameras nowadays.
Length:: 3:04 MinsThis is a really nice dolly for the price. The Tiffen W3, Ravelli ATD, CowboyStudio and a few others are all the same just with different labels on them (buy the cheapest of these).
1st. The Zune is great for all the obvious reasons. Screen size, user interface, standard FM radio, and cool see through skin.This is the new kid on the block and ever person that has seen me with mine loves it. Even my ipod only friends say the Zune is sweet. So if you're interested you can transfer all of your itunes over with no issues.The clear skin extra sexy and gives it a mature look. The body is also scratch resistant. So it has the perfect amount steel and velvet for those who know what I'm talking about.I have had no issues with the software. It integrated with my library of song that was on my HDD before my Zune software with no issues. It dose what it is supposed to do. I think people have issues with the ability to use a PC in the first place.In all the Zune is worth every penny. The only advantage it has over the ipod is wifi and FM radio standard. And that is what pushed me to spend my money on it over the IPOD. But if you do not like radio and sharing with wifi.
I could not get this camera to transfer the images to my Vaio laptop or my desktop machine. Samsung's tech support site no help at all. Be warned!
Contrary to what it says on the packaging, it does not work well with VISTA. In fact if you spend enough time on Creatives website and on other forums you'll find that many of their products don't work well with VISTA. The biggest issue I had was that it lacked a very basic feature: Microphone Boost. Without such a feature you cannot use your mic for online gaming. Simply maxing the mic outbound volume isn't enough...the 10 or 20 db boost is required for talking volumes to be registered. I returned the product and am still looking around for a suitable Vista sound card.
I have used up about 1/2 of my disks and do not have a coaster as yet. In fact, the disks do not fell like the thin &amp; cheap two sided disks. They are well made and feel solid. All my disks were burned at 12x speed only. And believe it or not, my Sony player which is so finicky when it comes to cd-r's will actually play these music cd's without a complain.For the price, its a steal.
I should have known better but I ordered this because of the low price. Its ability to auto switch was intermittent and it would not pass dolby digital signals throught the HDMI. Tech support was useless and suggested that I return the box for a new one that should work. Instead a bought a Radiient for more money, but it worked perfectly out of the box.
I bought these headphones after reading they were good for drummers. I read reviews saying they break easily, but I thought it was probably mistreatment from the owner side. I was wrong! The first time I used them they broke just by taking them off my head. This is poor quality, poor design item. Absolutely NOT recommended.
Two quiet revolutions in photography--the Lomo and Diana/Holga--added a new level on how artists view their work. Unfortunately, so many seem to think that by simple buying and using these devices, they will make instant art. Now a whole slew of cheap hunks of plastic sold at inflated prices are flooding the market, feasting upon this followers mentality.If you really want to experiment with color-flashing, buy color filters (or scavenge for random tinted transparent materials) and experiment on the flash of a decent camera--or if you are into plastic, then get a holga. This process will not only teach you so much more about what processes produce what effects, but you'll actually create something new, you'll be using a creative process. This thing is not a creative tool, it is an unimaginative $3 hunk of plastic being cleverly marketed and sold for an astonishing price that sucks any creative possibilities out of the user.
I bought this product basically to listen to podcasts while driving around town. It works perfectly for this! I'm no audiophile, and I don't use it much for music, but I'm impressed by the clarity of the sound for voice/interviews. It was also super-easy to install and even in Chicago, I was able to find a good radio frequency to use. Big thumbs up on this product.
I installed this upgrade on an aging Power Mac G4 Quicksilver 2001 733 MHZ, with 1.5GIG RAM.INSTALLATION:Installation is not pain free, it's not like installing RAM. The processor card has tricky screws and has to fit and rest perfectly on connectors, if not the Mac will not power up. Scary, really scary. Better leave the installation to a pro-service if you are not experienced.PERFORMACE IMPROVEMENT:Overall system speed and performancel improved by 200%. Most applications benefited greatly. Safari web surfing is instantly fast. When I installed I was running Panther, no problems experienced.THE GLITCHES:Then I made the move to Tiger and that's when glitches began, mostly in Photoshop, my main working application. I stated getting eventual episodes of the SBBOD (spinning beach ball of death) that never before happenned in Panther.I've also experineced some episodes of the Mac powering up without video signal. After resetting the PRAM this was corrected, but seldom happpened before installing the upgrade.Inspite of these cons, I do recommend this upgrade If you're not planning on buying a new G5 or MacPro system just yet.
I used it actually on my 40" LCD TV. I wasn't expecting much even with the well known brand name. I was truly impressed on the result. WE all know any microfiber cloth can remove stain pretty well. So I will have to assume it is the liquid. After you wiped the surface, I see one major difference. It does not leave any residue of any sort. It may be the polymer compound that deters any dust or other material from sticking. It looks as if it is brand new surface that just came off the factory production line. This set has 2 bottles of iClean that states it is for computer screen but yet on the blister pack it says it is for plasma and LCD TV. If they include a pouch to store it, I give it perfect rating. I still did, based on the result alone. I don't see how special is the microfiber cloth. IT does seem to be thicker cloth material. I got it for cheaper at a local store but I would pay for the Amazon price if I knew the result is that good! I will have to see how long before the screen starts attracting dust. I may report on this issue after my finding.UPDATE:After 2-3 weeks, the LCD panel attracted minimal dust. Of course fingerprints will still be visible.
It was difficult for me to find a tv tuner for my laptop that did not require a much higher processing speed, dual core processor or windows media center software. I had tried a pinnacle product and it was crap. I just wanted to get my cable onto my laptop with HD channels included in a viewable state. I was very pleased with the GT after my experience with pinnacle. The antenna that was included actually managed to pick up most of the local HD channels, but none of the analog and you may need another antenna if not connecting to cable. I was able to schedule recordings and replay without a problem. I did not care that the program guide did not work because I always go to my comcast tv guide anyway. I only give this four instead of five because there was no instructions to go with using the software, although information is available on-line.
I got this cd player about a year ago, and I have to say that mine, compared to those of my friends, is a lot better and is much better looking as well. The radio is very good, but it's not like this amazing eye-popping experience. It will get fuzzy if it's out of range of the radio station, and can cause me some bad ear-popping. The beep is slightly annoying, but I'm used to it, so when I change to a different song, I don't hear much of anything. Those who complain about it should be able to get used to it if they listen to it enough. In a way, I find it useful as an alert to tell me that I forgot to turn it off and it's still in use.Like most players, it can be hooked up to the car WITHOUT the car-ready version. A wired cassette hooked into where the headphones belong can solve the problem of wiring it to the car. The car-ready version I didn't bother with, so I recommend that you do the same, because from reviews it's not as good. The best part about this one in the car (besides the fact that you can take it out or hook it up in two seconds), is that once it's hooked in, the player can move around almost everywhere in the car. I have an old Nissan Quest, and the player can move to the front side seats, on the floor, in the middle row, and can almost reach to the back, allowing almost anyone in the car to have control when they can get it. You can also continue using the volume control up to a certain extent.I'm not going to tell you that this machine is this perfect ingenious item. IT DOES SKIP SOMETIMES. However, it has only skipped on me twice or three times at the most, so if you decide to get this machine I hope that you get the same results. When it does fall to the floor, it makes an awful sound, but it remains intact, so don't purposely slam it into the ground.The &quot;radio off&quot; button serves as a stopper for the radio and the cd, so if you press the button, the cd will stop, and when you press &quot;play&quot; again, it will resume to the exact point from which you left off. What is slightly a nuisance is the fact that if you want to stop the cd completely and start the cd over from the beginning, you need to press the &quot;open&quot; button, which means that you have to wait a couple of seconds before the cd is recognized again. The bass is pretty good, although it is really weird on my Simple Plan cd, although that might be because of the fact that I've had it since Christmas. Those same buttons (the &quot;+&quot; and &quot;-&quot;), are a little bit confusing when applied to the radio when they're used in that way for the first time, but after that they get easier.The headphones that come with this cd-player are pretty good, although I switched them for the street-style with a friend and I consider them much better.I enjoy downloading most of my songs as opposed to buying separate cds, so when I got this, I expected it to play my burnt cds as well, and it did, with flying colors.All in all, I think that this cd-player is one of the best players around. I have recommended this to all my friends, and I even managed to convince my mother about buying this. She is very pleased with this model too. I hope that if you get this, you enjoy this player as much as I have and still do.
Out of the box I noticed it was missing over 1/2 the led indicators as the one pictured on amazon's site. They have cut them down to a power led, a led for each of the 4 ports and one for internet connectivity. All of them do nothing other than tell you if your cable is connected and the device is powered. The thing locks up every time there is more that one computer using high bandwith.The reset switch ( you'll be using this every 5 minutes) is in the back in a little hole. It is a pain to get to when you have a nice tight install with all the cabling. Easy to set up, so what! Every thing is easy to set up these days. Lousy support from Linksys. I will be returning this paperweight and buying an Asante or NetGear.
Good sound for the price. Fit is important, especially for flights or riding a bike. The thin cord tangles easily though....
The headset worked fine but it is not designed to be used in the way I wanted to be used -riding a motorcycle....
As soon as I got my MP3, I wanted to start running again and to my dismay, my headphones would not stay in my ears! Therefore, I bought these 'twist-to-fit' headphones & they work great. They're hard to put into your ears at first. I needed a lot of practice to finally get them in right. There's definitely a twisting motion that you have to master to get them securely into your ears, but once you've got that nailed down then these headphones definitely stay in your ears. Maybe it's just because I have small ears, but the headphones left my ears pretty sore after the first few days. If you don't mind some achey ears for the first few days, then go for this product!
I was so excited when I got the whole system home - 1 base 4 handsets. The 2.4Ghz is very noisy, much more than my 900Mhz. The range from the base is about 15feet in my house, so really my office or next door rooms, feels like you are hooked with a cord. Very Clunky Menu's on handsets and the computer programs. No Holding feature, to Flash a call you must toggle through a menu to locate 'flash'. Customer Support helps make you feel that the issues are you and not the phone! Over all - very upset -
This lens is astonishingly good value. Price, build and optical quality really shine with this beauty.Normally I am less than impressed with zoom lenses, I prefer primes. However I had owned Tokina lenses before with total satisfaction and so bought the 12-24mm for ultrawide shots on my Canon 400D.Quite honestly I am hugely impressed with this lens. In my opinion it is very sharp over the whole frame by f5.6 (all my photography is done on a tripod for maximum sharpness). The build quality is easily as good as the best maker's lenses, the whole package exudes confidence and quality. At this price point the lens is a serious bargain, a keeper for sure.
Even with what other reviewers had said, I was still surprised at the sound quality of these headphones for this price. I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a cheap set of headphones that have very decent sound.
I had been using the cheap firewire cable that came with my mixer. I didn't know that it would make this much of a difference. I thought one firewire cable was just as good as another. Boy was I wrong. I was hesitant to buy this cable because of the cost. But now I'm glad I did.My lows are more focused, my highs are less piercing and all around my sound is much much improved.
Needed it , and amazon was the only place that had it . If you need something ,amazon has it . Thank You
Brighthand did a comparison on screen protectors and this product came in dead last.
Our previous WGR614V6 bit the dust, (turns out it was the power supply that failed). We ordered a WGR614V10. It is a significant step up at an economic price. We think the "Wireless On/Off" feature is an excellent addition, along with other good features. If this should fail, the V6 can back it up. Of course, if the power supply fails, we'll have 2 routers to work with.
I've been looking for a nice case for a while and finally found this one. I am very satisfied with it's quality for the price.
Ilford has been the stable of my printing for so many years and you just can't beat this deal which includes 3 rolls of film! I am going to be wrapping up my latent endevours and moving to straight digital soon but if you are in a college class or just enjoy taking photo in B&W and printing your work, this is a good product.
APC makes the best UPS systems, I have had one for about 7 years and it is still running with no problems.The only reason I gave it a 4 is because the winXP software is not included and tech support is not as good as it should be. You can use native XP to set up for the system to hybernate but some have had some problems with hybernation. I can't seem to get enough info from the tech support as to what their software does and they still have not answered my question as to which software on the website I need. It is confusing since the #'s are a little different for the UPS listed so I am not quite sure which software I need for this particular model.
Without TV Ears my husband would find watching TV a frustrating experience. Thanks to this product he now enjoys his favorite programs. I would recommend them to anyone with a hearing loss.
I used to read to fall asleep at night, but my eyesight has gotten too bad at the end of a long day. Enter an mp3 player with a sleep timer and audiobooks -- except falling asleep with earphones is annoying (and potentially dangerous) and the speaker is annoying to my spouse. The Unwind pillow speaker is perfect! It works very well; barely audible to my spouse when I have it loud enough to sleep on my back, and not audible at all to him when it's quite loud enough for me on my side. My cat chewed through the cord on the first one, and I *very* quickly replaced it with the same model. Big thumbs up!
works perfectly and 8gb yay! nice extra space for my eee pc :) works with camera 2. def worth the money :)
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I'm running windows and Mac and both are very fast except for windows load. It's a beautiful PC, very fast. Everything is perfect except for 1 thing which is why I didn't gave it 5 stars. It runs very very hot. Your hands get hot with contact. Sometimes I have to touch my face while using the notebook and immediate I have to take it off, cause it feel like burning. Another thing that bothers me a lot lot is that it only has 2 USB. Apart from that I love it. Its very quiet also.
When I got this thing out of the box, I couldn't believe how light the thing was. Oh, and it doesn't come with adpaters for the new video iPods so you'll have to rig something. I wrapped some tape around the 10/20 gb adapter and it works fine.So with all those problems, why the 4 stars?Well first off, it works. It plays music and charges. It can even serve as a dock for your computer. The music quality was better than anticipated and it is perfect for a small room. We got it to play gentle music for our newborn.One stupid fact. You can play videos while it is docked and it kinda looks like a mini drive-in theatre.This is NOT a bookend speaker system. You can't separate the speakers and the sound isn't full enough.But it IS the cheapest dock/charger/speaker set on the market (that I could find) and it works.Hope this helps.
I bought two of these, one for a DVD player, the other for an XBOX 360. Each cable came in a no-frills plastic bag, but who needs expensive packaging that drives up the price? They work just fine, probably as well as a more expensive cable, but I have no basis for comparison. Also, I only have a 720p TV, so I don't know how it works at 1080p. However, for my purposes, they work just great.
I admit I bought this for the ability to do digital voice messages, so the fact it was an MP3 player was just a bonus. In terms of digital messages - it is fantastic! Sounds were as clear at 6ft as 1 ft - and only got louder when I put my mouth practically over the speaker. I could even hear the cars outside my building - the sound was that clear!Let me also mention from the outset - the tech/customer support for this product is fabulous. This will be of particular interest to non-Americans looking to buy this product! I was very impressed as support nowadays can be very hit and miss, and Pogo Products defintely rank up there with one of my best experiences for support.As an MP3 player, I suspect this needs a few refinements - but for the price, it was great and the amount of memory was fantastic. Its probably better though if you download MP3 files from your computer though, then catching songs from CDs onto the unit itself - unless you do have a line out plug on your CD player (I did not). The sound was also MUCH better using ordinary ...earbud headphones than with the sleek-looking but tinny earbud headphones...I tried taping some of my cassettes, but unfortunately, did not have a line out feature (which they recommend using) on my cassette player and thus had to use the headphone plug. Although every single snap crackle and pop on my aging cassettes was faithfully recorded, there was occasionally - on some songs only - some electronic sound distortion. I couldn't work out if it was the RipFlash unit or the cassette player I was taping from. Certainly, when I uploaded the songs to my computer and switched from the supplied headphones to my ordinary bass-enhanced headphones, the music was fine. However, I think the quality of sound coming out of your cassette player is important and clearly the RipFlash is a bit sensative to preprogrammed equalizer settings on the cassette player! Also found out that if you increased the bit rate beyond the standard 128 kps and tried sampling from the headphone jack, the amount of static recorded increased significantly - is that why there is a 128 kps limit on most MP3 recordings?!Had no problems downloading MP3 files from my computer, although you kind of have to stack them in one folder for transferring across. Also had no problems uploading and then renaming the MP3 files to something I would recognise rather than their file name.The only other tip I would give is when deleting files on the RipFlash unit, instructions say hit the play button - you need to hit it twice to delete a file... The display changes to something that looks like Er yin - and it took me a while to work out that this wasn't an error message but "erase yes/no" Hitting the play button a second time to confirm file deletion was necessary - but not spelt out anywhere in the instructions...So, I guess it depends what you want this for! If you want it for digital messages (email your loved ones a personal voice message...) or recording sounds on the fly then this unit is explosively brilliant. If you want to use this exclusively as an MP3 player/recorder, then you may want to look around a little more for something that is exclusively an MP3 player. However, I think I got great value for money and will be keeping an eye on future products from this company!
I had no idea this card would make such an incredible difference than the factory card that was in my system. This is truly audiophile quality for those that really can't afford to be an audiophile. Creative claims that with their 24-bit/100dB SNR that you can listen to MP3/WMAs, CD's and any stereo music with high definition audio clarity surpassing high-end home theatre receivers and now I believe them. And for this price? It is incredible and most don't even know it exists. I bought a logitech z-560 speaker system and it sounded great with my system. Then a guy at a certain store that rhymes with gest guy told me that this would help the sound. What an understatement. It took a while to get hooked up properly (call creative and make sure all is set up right, they are very helpful) but when it worked I was flat out astonished at the clarity and power without hiss or ANY distortion. And all for less than a low quality home system amplifier by itself. This sounds every bit as good if not better than systems well over a grand. Toss out that old soundcard or even a new one and do whatever it takes to install one of these. It is certainly worth it and once you download the drivers it works great with windows XP.
My only complaint is that i couldnt fit it (nicely) into my nzxt lexa s case. BUT i did get it to work and it is beautiful!Five stars. Just make sure that if you buy two like i did to plug into the same sound reader for more space and better results :)-Brent
I had great hopes for this little gizmo, but because the sensor is on the front of the D40X it's difficult to use it...not to mention the distance range is pitiful. It might be OK for self portrait type shots, but is of little use to capture birds, etc as I had hoped.
I have a sony errikson mobile phone. I picked this ear plugs as I loved my mobiles ear plugs...but these are not so impressive. but they are worth 30 buck.
I've only used my telescope a couple times, but it has been great. It takes a little while to get used to it, and I highly recommend reading the manual. Also, Meade has a deal going on that you will probably want to check out (http://www.meade.com/promo.d/plosslpromo.html). You will definitely want to take them up on this offer.
I bought this camera before reading the reviews, and then was pretty uncomfortable when I saw all the negative comments. That said, I needed a camera for my first trip to Hawaii that was 1)not expensive, 2)light enough to carry around, and 3)uncomplicated. (I am notorious for NOT wanting to read instructions. Some people love to read those fat little manuals from cover to cover. Not me.)So, I took a roll or two before going on the trip. What I found was not much different than the reviewers before me: the personal setting made horrible, blurry messes, and sometimes the full zoom did the same thing. However, the automatic setting did a great job. So I stuck with that, and almost every photo taken on that setting, out of 11 rolls of film, was beautiful. The camera was ideal for what I needed, especially since I didn't feel moved to go digital just yet, and I'm quite happy with it.You do have to tell any random person who is taking a photo of you and your friends, to hold the button down FOREVER because it truly does take 4 or 5 seconds sometimes to take the photo.
I love it. It is a not too heavy to bring around and yet, it is fair sized. It's a great in between with a fairly big screen
I spent many hours researching subs after I broke off the wire pin in my Onkyo 10" sub and decrided to upgrade. A friend of mine has a 10" Polk sub which he has had for over 3 years and it still amazes me till this day so naturally I checked out the Polk Website when I came upon this on the site, I am not in the position to go after subs above the $400 range so, naturally I was disapointed....that was until I got on Amazon and was shopping until I came across the same sub for $240....I couldnt believe it I didnt hesitate to get my card out and order, I still have a few days before it gets here but I have nothing but a week long Movie Marathon planned!!!! I am pairing this up with a Onkyo sr706 a 7.1 surround system so I know I am for a real eye & earopener when I recieve this awsome piece of equipment!!
Excellent balance between price and performance. Enough sound for a small room, ideal for your home laptop or PC. Traditional big sound and wide soundfield of many Bose products...
Considering I'd never done any networking, I jumped in with both feet. Graduating from dialup to cable modem, I quickly realized I'd need to share broadband not only on my wife's computer, but also the notebook I take home from work. Since my 40-year-old house isn't wired for Cat5, and because I have a wireless NIC for my notebook, wireless seemed to be the way to go (or a combination of cables &amp; wireless). The instructions were simple; the default values were appropriate for my systems. The only problem I had was reconfiguring my wireless NIC to communicate with my home LAN vs. my work LAN. I like this product, and it's opened a whole new realm of mobile computing for me (as well as Cat5 installation practice!).
The new sandisk memory stick reader is as tiny as any of the jump drives on the market but it is expandable with bigger memory stick (as they becomes available) so it is kind of like having a tiny removeable drive for under $20. This is like a Zip Drive killer. It eliminated a ton of various dongles from my desk.I installed my Sandisk Mobilemate in under 2 minutes. All my computers (98, XP, XP Pro) recognized the device without a hitch. And it ran super fast when I tested a 256MB stick. I have yet tried a larger size stick because I don't have one. I also need to try it on other non PC devices.A #1! Thanks Sandisk for a great product at a super nice price! Now I can save my money (was going to buy a mini cruzer) to get a 1G stick. Can't wait!
Can't think of any negatives. Worked great right out of the box. Fantastic picture with my Directv HD set up. Will have to buy a blu-ray player at some point to see what 1080P is really like. Hard to believe the picture can get any better.
Being the cheapest laser MFC printer I could find ($$ after $$ rebate) I decided to go for it. It seems to use the same basic "engine" as the Samsung ML-1710 laser printer. Scan speed is fairly fast and the quality is decent. It prints envelops and small fonts just fine, but I couldn't seem to get the manual feed option to work with a 8.5x11" sheet of paper (it worked fine with an envelope). It does take quite a while to warm up and as for the toner save option - does it do anything? Time will tell. The paper drawer feels cheap and is made of plastic and it's quite a chore to get it back in correctly. But for the price it can't be beat and the option to refill it a couple of times with an aftermarket toner kit ($-$$) is the real clincher. No more expensive ink cartrigdes for me!
It is a good quality product. It's fairly easy to move through songs and menus. It was a little tricky trying to get the songs on initially, but we figured it out. Can't beat the price for this type of mp3 player that has an expandable memory option.
Unfortunately, this product did not work with my iPod nano 4th generation. The product description eluded that it was compatible. This was very frustrating as this was my second cable that I ordered. the shipping costs approx half of what I paid for the cable. Luckily for me, I have a friend who is electronically savy and was able to modify the cable to function.
Best watch I've had in a long time, it does its job and doesn't complain about it. Would be perfect if it came with a can opener though... Next time I guess.
This is a feature packed camera that takes near-professional quality images, probably the best of all digital cameras. The manual mode allows you to adjust exposure, aperture, focus settings, etc. just like a SLR camera. I especially like the swiveling lens that pivots a full 180 degrees -- it allows you to take photos easily at any angle. It's great for taking pictures of yourself with friends without getting someone else to take it for you: just swing the lens around and hold out your arm and you could see yourself in the LCD screen.Some must-have accesories for this camera:1. Two sets of rechargable batteries and charger. This camera uses a lot of juice.2. A wide angle lens. Makes it easier to take photos of yourself.3. At least a 32meg flash card. The 8meg card that comes with it doesn't hold a lot.Some negative points:1. It's pricey and the accessories are not cheap either.2. It takes a long time to download images to your computer directly from the camera.3. The flash is pretty useless, but then again the images look great without it at any light level.4. It's on the bulky side.Overall: This is a great camera for both work and play, I hope Nikon will make a more compact version of it with the swiveling lens.
We purchased our unit at Circuit City for $1,299 plus $50 delivery. Easy to install, looks pretty, and great picture/sound quality especially with the HDTV Comcast channels. We were watching a football game on HDTV, and we could clearly see the dirt on the thumbnail of the center. It is user friendly. The univeral remote is easy to operate, no sweat integrating a newly purchased Panasonic DVD player. Overall, very pleased and would highly recommend.
I heard these speakers first at the local hi-fi store and they grabbed my attention straight away. The sound quality was crisp and clear across the range (to my rock eroded ears anyway). It was when I turned the volume control up that I realised I'd found what I was really after - the sound just got louder and better. What efficiency! Certainly the best &quot;bang for bucks&quot; pair I auditioned that day. Teamed up with a Sony STRDE-875 this must be one of the best entry level amp/speaker combinations money can buy. Femail vocals, classical, metal, house - I've yet to be disappointed. For surrounds I chose the AT-Center and Atlantic 200's. More for the consistent look of the set than anything else. After hearing the 500's, the 200's 'do the job' but like anything in this industry - when you've heard something better nothing else will ever do again! It's a matter of taste but to me the 'maple' finish just doesn't cut it. The black is the only way to go with this range. Also, if you want a genuine wood finish you'll be disappointed - these are a vinyl veneer - with the maple it's obvious from several metres back, but with the black (even though you know it has to be vinyl) only a close inspection reveals the truth. The bass reflex port is at the rear so be careful with the placement. It was only when I shifted them away from the back wall that they sounded like they did back in the shop. Recommended.
It works, but I have to wiggle the plug a bit to get the 'chirp' and it's a bit hard to remove.
1) I agree with all the reviews on poor picture quality.2) also agree with the reviews on JVC's poor quality.Lasted a year, to save one or two hundred dollars in this case you don't get what you pay for. I learned my lesson.
I recieved a brand new nano Ipod for $175 Great Deal! I recieved it pretty promptly and am happy with the results
First off i'd like to say that yes i'm and audiophile, i listen to every genre of music, watch movies, and am also an avid gamer. I'm also a big fan of keeping everything together on my computer. Anyway, these speakers have a very good quality sound, a bit dull in the deep end, but for the price they were a truly great find. And so I marveled at my great buy for a couple of months. To my suprise however I began getting a horrible crackling noise. Upon closer inspection 3 of the sats have tears in them. This came as a great suprise as i have never turned the volume up past 60%. Also i run all my equipment through an audio surge protector. So i'm quite baffled by how this happened. Also I've been given the run around by Altec customer service.however despite my less than glowing review so far, i would recommend these speakers. yes i've had problems, but i'm willing to chalk that up to bad luck on my part. just thought i'd put this warning out.
Great camera for those looking to leap into photography in a more serious way or just take better pictures. This was my first SLR. It's simple enough and easy enough to use (and has good enough auto settings) that my wife, who only likes to point and shoot, can use it and be happy. It's light enough I can take it everywhere, even snowshoeing up the continental divide (didn't even slow the battery or performance a bit). Lots of room to grow and customize (I'm using the program setting pretty much exclusively now, very useful). Not very expensive, either. Very comfortable to use (for me, at least). No exposure issues, and exposure is pretty easy to control. Good camera for someone who doesn't quite know what they're doing or for someone who knows exactly what they want. The silver looks cool, in my opinion.
The first enclosure stopped working after 6 months of use. Sent it back to CoolMax for replacement. Replacment has been fine for over a year now. The base for it sucks. Enclosure is flat on one side so no need to use the base anyway.
I bought these CD-Rs under the assumption that the recording surface was actually silver, as advertised. It turns out that the surface is actually the typical light-green CD-R color that you would find on an average CD-R. Customer service resolved the issue for me, however it appears that they have yet to change the advertised product description. These discs are NOT silver underneath. They are light-green.
Words can not describe how awesome this card is. But, i'll do my best.I first paired it with a Cambridge Soundworks 4.1 system i purchased in 1999. The sound was beautiful. Then I paired this card with a Logitech X-540 system. After having my roommates tell me they could hear my music on the other side of the house and shaking the windows of my room, I pleased the audiophile in me in ways you can only know if you have this card.To further test this system, i played DOOM 3 and Half Life 2. After hearing my "opponents" walk across infront of me and "hear" them "walk from backleft to left to front to right to backright" I fully accepted the fact that yes, this was a worthy purchase.To further test the Soundblaster X-Fi, i plugged my guitar straight into it and started playing and recording. After hearing the playback, i thought to myself "why should i ever pay for recording again when i can do it myself?"This card, the Soundblaster X-Fi platinum, goes above and beyond anything i could ever imagine. Creative really out-did themselves with this one.
The scanner works great with either USB2 or Firewire. Didn't notice any speed difference between the two. The other people that are complaining about the USB speed must not be using USB2. You also get a USB cable with the scanner. If you are going to use a Firewire cable, you'll need to get a 6 pin to 6 pin cable.The epson twain worked great when you are scanning in multiple slides or negs. It would separate them out into individual pictures. The Silverfast twain works great with negs and allows you to choose between various films to give you a more acurate color rendition.The only thing that I found annoying was that the scanner doesn't scan all the way to the edge. You need to keep the item to be scanned least 1/8" away from the borders. Makes it a little hard to line the pictures up completely straight.Over all a great fast scanner for the price.
I'm using this cap alongside a Kappa ONE (800W RMS) pushing two Infinity 120.9w and wow, this thing works like a charm and the LED lights are a great addition. As another reviewer mentioned the terminals don't seem to be the best quality after tightening and loosening it, it seemed as if one of the terminals were about to break off, but it didn't (thankfully).In case you're wondering how the LEDs come into play, it seems as if whenever the amp pulls power from the capacitor, the LED's create a "ring" type effect that works really good to accent bass beats in the darkness.Overall I was highly pleased with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a capacitor in the 1000W range.
SMC's low-end EZConnect 10 (1208) is a Combo card with an RJ-45, ThinNet, and ThickNet connectors. The chipset is made by RealTek, which speaks for this SMC's low price. PnP Installation into Windows reads as a RealTek, yet SMC instructions say to add specific SMC driver on top of existing Realtek(?)drivers. Subsequent install is painless and configuration is set default to &quot;Autosense&quot; for simple Point-and-Shoot networking.SMC gives you a free 6 ft. CAT5 Cable and a TurboLinux CD-ROM with each EZConnect 10. Lifetime garantee. Not a bad deal for the asking price. Good performer for small home networks.
If you're on a budget and want great sound and easy installation go with these speakers.
Works just like the $50 - $60 cables selling at brick and mortar stores. Highly recommended!
I've been completely satisfied so far. Sensitivity is much improved over the old Garmin that I bought a few years ago. I also bought the North America map on micro SD. It also has been a most present surprise. I carry it in my car all the time to navigate around Atlanta.
These things rock. I've heard mixed reviews about the in-the-ear buds and I don't know what all the fuss is about. I love the sound isolation and this particular set of has a great range -- high to low. The low-end is really quite nice, as my standard iPod headphones really lacked in that area.These things are definitely worth the purchase.
I have a bose triport earbud, Shure E2-c , and a collection of new headsets from grado and seenheiser so I know quality when I hear it. This shure earbud is made of quality but does not justify its price. I am not a cheapskate, I spend thousands of dollars on amazon monthly buying electronics and this is one of those purchase where I put in my ear and realized my 100 dollar earbuds sounded the same as the this one. I put on all my other collections just to compare the quality. This is ALOT better then the Shure E2-c but not that much better than the bose triport ($100). Bose triport is heavy on the bass and Shure SE530 sounded bland. Shure SE530 low, mid, and highs sounded bland. There are so many other earbuds out there less than $150 dollars that are better than this one in quality. Noise isolation is the best I have used. You stick these in your ear, you will not hear a truck coming your direction. Not recommended for jogging on the street.
Very disappointed with this card - it's in my junk box of un-used [un-usable] PC parts...Apparently the "RAID" is a reference to the fact that someone raided the cache off this controller. The I/O rate is horrible and since the only reason to convert to RAID 0 is to gain performance, this puppy got yanked out by me immediately after finally getting it to "work" which also was not as expected.Despite my best efforts, this controller could NOT be used during OS installation - I tried with both Win2k and WinXP. I downloaded the latest drivers and did the "F6" during the clean installs - loaded drivers, but then the OS said "no disk found" and installation could not continue. Many attempts... many hours... much frustration...Finally added a third disk as boot device and did RAID-0 for the other 2 disks for data and then checked the performance... I don't see why anyone would use this controller.
SanDisk is SO AWESOME! I can't even put it into words. That's why I wrote this short song to the tune of the popular Iggy Pop/Kate Pierson duet, "Candy":Beautiful beautifulCard from the northYou stored my imagesSDSDB 1024I had a dream that no one else could seeYou gave me storage for freeI've had a hole in my slot for so long.I've tried to fake it and just carry on.Out on the streetThose digital cameras are all the same.They need a secure digital cardNot games.Not games.SanDisk, SanDisk, SanDiskI can't let you go.All my life, you're haunting meI loved you so-o-o.SanDisk, SanDisk, SanDiskLife is crazy(Life is crazy)SanDisk, baby.
The Quality is great but there is one small design flaw, Since this is a neck headset I am not able to lean my head against a support.
electrical short kills cheap-med quality head phones! i lost four before i figure out the problem. and no, it was not just one player. i returned it and got a new one, and it did the same thing. I gave it a 2 and not a 1 because it records radio very well.DO NOT BUY!
Received before expected and works great. Very pleased. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I had returned this camera twice already and it is still not working great. The pictures get blury at times (focus issues). When I sent it back under warranty they "fixed" it and sent back to me without my usermanual or the little handle string! I asked for it back and never got it back. When I realized the focus issues weren't solved I sent back and I got it in the same condition!! Bad customer service... I will send it back the third time!
This product seems of good quality, and the price has it squarely below other "0" gauge wires on the market. I would like to say that the outer diameter of the insulation is of 0 gauge diameter, however the inner conductors are closer to that of 4 gauge. I have some high quality 0 gauge wire, and put the ends up next to each other and it is not even a close comparison on the diameter of the conductors. It is still fine in my application because I am not drawing a TON of power, but beware if you are looking at this kit to pull massive power (ie. 2000W of amplifiers) as it would likely be unsafe to do so.
This router functions great in the household environment. It is VERY easy to install and security is equally as easy to set.
I took the French translator on a business trip recently. Carrying around my GPS was bulky, but it did impress my collegues at dinner. :-)
Item received was as depicted and arrived on time as promised. No problems. Good price.
I priced this battery at my local store and it was almost 3x the price - so I decided to suffer with a phone that goes dead quickly. On a whim, I checked Amazon. As usual their price and service were great.
I just purchased this to compliment my canon D10. This is a great little flash card. It is very fast and holds hundreds of photos. I use it on a large format (6.3) and can get over 700 photos. I got mine from newegg.com and was very satisfied with the service and price. I have not taken any raw images yet so I can not comment on how many it holds.
I've had the camera for two months, and prior to that we had a Kodak DX6490 that we had long been happy with, but we dropped it and thus forced a new puchase. So much of my review is comparing to the previous camera. The low light performance is good, but the flash takes a while to refuel. This is a problem with taking a picture of our two toddlers. However, the pictures that go off are always good quality. I like the camera because it consistently takes great pictures, focuses on the faces automatically, is very easy to use, and has a great LCD display. It does eat up batteries, so you'll want to invest in some rehargeable AA's. But overall, I would re-purchase the camera if I had to do it again.
The VC20 has a little recessed area for the control wheel & it makes it kinda hard to work at times.Koss should just put a clip on a volume control like the one on the KSC-75s,it's a bit smaller & lighter.Despite that,this is a good control & it doesn't have a stupid price.
It works great. Better than the little adapter-like transformer I previously had -- that one kept getting really hot.My only complaint is that, of the two plugs on the thing, one was not properly built into the box; part of it sticks out. Poor workmanship. Luckily, I will not be using that plug. There is also a plastic piece which is freely rattling around inside the box.
if you want every dollar to count go for this 4.1 surround sound system. I searched best buy and circuit city for an adaquate surround system for under $65... could only find 2.1 for $50. so i went to walmart and saw this 4.1 surround system. wat do u think when you purchase any electronics at walmart? no so great, 66watts didn't seem so great to share between 4 speakers and a sub huh? hahaha well i was wrong i use this to play all my music (ditched my sterio) my games and any other multimedia experience. the sub delivers clear and sharp frequencies and the the speakers deliver clear sharp sound... don't hesitate you can't to wrong. also the adjustable master volume is very useful for adjusting volume without having to click on ur desktop... love it, wat more can i sayby the way this i am using a 16 sound card... wait till i get my new sound blaster 24 bit!! &quot;)
Contrary to one of the reviews my D-=Link does not have a heating problem. It has a much better range than the Verizon wireless modem/router did. It has WEP and WEPA (use WEPA). Make sure your encryption key is strong. The only problem I had with the wireless was my own fault. I have an eye problem and was not able to distinguish the difference between a O and a 0. My suggestion is create the key phrase or password on your wired machine with at least 16 alpha numerics and a couple of special characters write it to a thumb drive, print out a copy and put it in a safe place and then when the operating system asks for the key copy it from the thumb drive to the key field. Security on wireless is critical so don't forget to encrypt the connection. Also rename the SSID to something other than D-Link because it has a default password and any hacker can get into it. I highly recommend this product.
I spent over an hour trying all the different sleeves but could not get a good fit. The best fit was when I pushed and held them with my fingers, and still the bass wasn't as good as the standard ear buds that come with an Ipod. Some may get a good fit but unfortunately I couldn't, so I returned them.
Briefly, I purchased these headphones 2 yrs. ago (2009) for approx. $100.00 from Toshiba direct. Today (June, 2011) I have a pair of mediocre none-functioning headphones for which Toshiba could not identify the item, let alone its replacement parts! I had to track down an image through Amazon, and was still unable to obtain parts or manufacturing info from Toshiba while they viewed the item online and on phone with me!! I had absolutely no success, and since this item is no longer produced, don't waste your time with an unnecessary purchase. Toshiba is declining rapidly... with customer support essentially non-existent. The same applies to the entire product line, i.e. DVRs, VCRs, etc.
If you have the Garmin MapGPS 60CSthis accessory is a must. The friction style base is secure and easily portable from 1 vehicle to the next. The power cord is indispensable when traveling. CitySelect CD is easy to use and download to the unit. An EXCELLENT product and well worth the money.
Perfect size for my Lumix Tz-1. I love the zippered pouch for extra batteries and memory. Very sturdy and well padded.
Yeah it helps to keep the camera steady but it is worth $300.00?Not in my opinion.It looks more like a $80.00 item.
As far as printers go, this one is top of the line. It prints photos and documents very well. It uses the large ink cartridges (21ml black and 14ml color vs 7ml black and color) and is extremely ink efficient. I've printed over 300 pages, and have used less than half of the black cartridge. The savings in ink alone will pay for the cost of the printer.
I don't know what to say. It's a cable and it has been working as it should. The only bad thing I can think of is it's blue and I wish it was black.
I got this on sale for school and besides its price, the main selling point for me was how cute this is when it lights up! It's pretty alright for small homework assignments -- uploading from my computer at home and printing at school. But if I try to upload something like a project that includes a full paper, images, charts and graphs... it just takes too long to be worth it. It's probably the slowest one I have. Also, after about a year of light duty, the little light stopped working -- kinda bummed me out. I got what I paid for though.
GOOD PRICE, QUALITY PICTURE
First, let me say I would have given this product 0 stars if I could.Going against my better judgment and the other Amazon reviews of this product, I decided to purchase the Sportster 4. The first warning I should have just returned it? A big orange card in the packaging indicating "The aux in port on this device does not function. Ignore references to it in the documentation." Note that I also purchased this product with the home kit so that I could use it in my office.The whole point of subscribing to satellite radio for me was so that I could listen to it while working in my home office. Normal radio is too cluttered with commercials and they play the same songs over and over again. I had a positive experience with XM in my Chevy Impala. Being curious to hear an uncensored Stern led me to look into Sirius.I followed the installation manual, pointed the antenna as instructed (west, with an unobstructed view of the sky). I verified the antenna direction with a compass and Google Earth. This radio just did not work. All I got was static and the preview channel was choppy. Checking the signal strength showed that I was only getting two bars. And, that was the best I got. It continuously fell back to "Acquiring Signal." So, I decided to try their tech support. As other reviews have noted, this was a dead end.The first time I contacted customer service, the rep said "Um, I'm not that familiar with connecting this device without using the FM transmitter." BTW, the FM transmitter sucks on this product. I was told where I bought it "The FCC filed a suit against both XM and Sirius and the both reduced the signal strength of their FM transmitters." Um, OK. This radio had to be directly ON TOP of the receiver in order to work. When I asked why I couldn't activate my radio on-online (another story altogether) and get the offered $5 discount, her response was "On-line activation is always hit or miss. Just tell them you tried to activate it on-line and they'll give you the $5 credit." Sigh. She then connected me to tech support, who promptly disconnected my call after 2 - 3 minutes of being on hold.The second time I called customer service, I was connected with their overseas call center. They took my information and put in the tech support hold queue. Guess what happened? I was disconnected after 2 - 3 minutes of being on hold and listening to clearer music than I was getting in my Sportster 4.That was the last straw. It went back in the box and back to the store.After returning it, I decided to try the Samsung Nexus and XM service. The difference was night and day. Flawless installation, crystal clear reception, instant on-line activation. And... I couldn't tell you what their customer service is like. Why? I didn't have to call them. Everything just worked. I should have just stuck with XM from the beginning. It would have saved an afternoon of frustration.BTW, it's spelled "satellite" S-A-T-E-L-L-I-T-E. Not "satillite".
These headphones are great. The microphone is really clear. Sound quality passed my expectation. I am a nightclub guy so for my opinion on sound level is that they should've made it a little louder but for non-clubbing people there great headphones.
the 10ft hi resolution monitor cable arrived exactly as described and very quickly. i use it from my laptop docking station to my wall mounted 40" lcd tv. using a bluetooth keyboard and mouse i can perform all tasks from across the room using the 40" lcd tv as my monitor just like as if the laptop were across my legs. while using the microsoft explorer folder directories, word, excel, access and other apps becomes difficult from beyond 15 feet or more do to font size. although, browsing the internet and gaming can be done easily from further distances with thanks to the 10ft hi resolution monitor cable.-i recommend bargaincell as an amazon retailer
At first I could not get it to except both gbs but kept working with it and now it is great
Good price for an adorable little storage unit. Easy to transport when I want to take photo CDs, etc. to the store or someone's house.
I received my order promptly. I use the return program to recycle my cartridges. I am always able to get my #24 cartridge from Amazon, other places I've tried don't always have it.
Very pleased with product. Very convenient. I sit in my recliner 8 feet away from my 32 inch plasma and can easily work my email, etc.
I purchased the s5200 to replace my aged s304. Its a better camera in every way, faster, more features, better zoom etc etc. It takes the same memory cards and batteries too so no extra expense there either and at $240 a bargain !. Hope it lasts half as long as my 304 did (which survived being dropped out the window of a train and falling down a staircase !).
It would seem that I'm sort of in the minority here, but I had a somewhat harder time putting this together than the other reviews here make it sound like you should. It took me a couple of hours with one other person, but in the end, we did get it together and coupled with my Panasonic AE-4000U it looks INCREDIBLE! It's also very impressive looking even when nothing is being projected onto it, so it has that going for it too. Definitely recommended, just follow the instructions in the manual **to the letter** or you'll have a harder time during assembly than you ought to.
Both the quality and prompt timing of delivery were very good. Only problem was, it was not the product I was looking for. This is not the sellers fault but mine for not researching properly. I would recomend using Amazon especially for their promt delivery.
This radio worked fine for a few years, but now it only produces a high pitched tone on all weather channels. I've heard that many others have had the same problem with this radio. This is a big big problem, because I relied on it for tornado warnings. I would not recommend this radio, it's simply not reliable enough for it's intended use.
I'm part of an Irish/Celtic musical duo, and so many times I've wished I had a recorder to capture those spur of the moment and fleeting "inspirations" when we come up with some good musical ideas that we can't remember at the next rehearsal session. "Let's see....what was that cool guitar part you did last week....?" "I don't know....can't remember." So I bought the WS 100 to record our sessions and it does an excellent job. We usually sit about 6' apart, facing each other, and with the WS 100 placed between us on the LO mic setting, it clearly captures every nuance, note and vocal. Best of all, after the session, I can plug it into my USB hub, download the files to my computer and burn a CD for my partner to take with him for practice or to listen to in the car. No, it's not CD quality, but for the purpose intended, we don't need it. We can go into a recording studio for that. But the audio quality is surprisingly good when played through my computer's Altec-Lansing speaker system (the WS 100's internal speaker is pretty lame). I've run a few of the live musical tracks through Gold Wave editing software, adding effects and EQ, and come up with some surprisingly good sounding material.I say the internal speaker is lame, but actually, it's ok if you adjust the volume and place the speaker against your ear. Obviously, music played back on the small internal speaker won't have the bass and treble spectrum it'd have when played back through a better speaker, but it's still respectable when the speaker is right against your ear. If you're simply listening to the spoken voice, it's very clear. The included ear buds work pretty well, but I don't particularly like sticking things in my ears. When I want to listen to something closely using just the WS 100, I use a set of Sony headphones.I've gotten to the point where I take it with me when I leave the house. Often I'll be in a store looking at various products that I'd like to check out online, and with the WS 100, I can verbally record the product information for reference instead of walking around the store looking for something to write on.The tiny size, quality, versatility, direct USB, features, and price make this a real winner for me.
Like a previous review, I also bought an extra battery for my digital Canon Elph... and am very (VERY) disgusted at how quickly they lose their charge. A few photos and the low battery lights up...a few more photos and the battery is totally useless. The photo quality is fine...but why did I bother to buy a larger memory card when I only get four shots (if that) on a battery? I wouldn't buy one again...and am considering replacing the entire camera due to the battery situation.
The case is long and short, which makes it uncomfortable to carry. I returned it.
I laughed when I opened the package. It is exactly the same model that I have been using every week for years. It is a bit fragile and I over stressed the old one recently and broke it. I assume this new one will give me more than the five years the old one did. I hear clearly with it. Others hear me clearly.
While I liked this well enough when I bought it, but it failed on me after less than 2 years of use. That's shorter than any electronic product I've ever owned. I replaced it with a Sony that was less than $70 which is providing picture quality superior to this. Last time I get sucked into spending this kind of money on a DVD player.
I recently bought the Xerox xe90fx to use as a laser printer, fax and copier. The machine performs all functions very well with high print and copy quality. When it arrived, there was a problem printing from Windows 95 on a 3 year old Pentium 166 Packard Bell computer. Xerox support spent hours working on the problem (phone, fax and e-mail), even sending an overnight replacement just to make sure it was not a hardware issue (which it was not). Eventually, the problem was solved (Change LPT1 to ECP in Bios), with minor exceptions including a relatively long spool time in Turbo tax, and the &quot;test page&quot; doesn't print correctly. Otherwise, it functions pefectly. In summary, this is a very nice machine which combines true laser printing and digital copier (which would already make it price competative at $600) with flat bed design, page feeder and stand alone fax. Technical support was supperlative. A warning that it may not work &quot;out of the box&quot; with older versions of Windows 95 or older machines withour ECP printer port capability would be nice.
I just got this camera for Christmas. I hate reading directions, so I popped the battery and memory card in and I was off! Very user friendly, and has all the right options. Plus, its about the size of the average cell phone. The coolest thing about the powershot is that it knows which way you're holding the camera, so if you hold it vertical to get a tall shot, the viewer turns all by itself. I also love that you can edit video on the camera and set up slide shows. Its very easy to load pics onto my computer with the USB connection - or to set up a slide show for the TV. It even holds voice memos and has cute sound effects when I take pictures. This is really a great camera.
I bought this system last year. I had kept it in the box for about 2 months because I was planning a move and did not want to hook it up. I hooked it up in Nov or Dec of last year and played two DVDs. Had problems with both on audio and had to adjust language to either 2.0 or 5.1 before it would play right. Most recently I joined a DVD club, bought many DVDs and have problems playing any DVD that does not have language choice of 5.1 or 2.0. Called manufacturer and they said too bad, it's out of warranty. What a waste of money. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.
I used so many memories in the past. Kingston's memory is ranked the worst among Crucial, PNY, Apacer and even K-byte. Unstable among many computers.Some computers won't boot with this brand.
I never bought an expensive hdmi cable so I can't compare but this cable works just fine. I have one for my Xbox, one for my satellite receiver and one fornthe iPad 2 all working fine.
I've used the kensington for awhile now, I like it, somewhat easier for me than my previous d-link. I would recommend it to anyone.
This was charged to my VISA account, $19.99, the agency that handles the service/maintenance contracts phone me and said they were sending me a printed copy of the contract.....still awaiting that......this service/maintenance contract was in conjunction with a portable dishwasher I had purchased.
I recently purchased 3 of these for my new HD TV. Lets just say the comments about video quality and time to load the selection is true.For my video test, I looked at 3 things. 1) CATV 2) DTC 3) DVD up converted to 768.1) CATV there was little picture quality difference between CATV on Analog, Component video, or HMDI.2) DTV there was notable video difference between direct connection to the COX DTV. The difference between HMDI and Component Video was noticeable but not horrid. The wait from switching to component video was about 2 seconds. The wait going to HDMI was about 4 seconds. (This got annoying in the test)3) DVD video check. Ok this was not scientific I only used 1 DVD (Attach of the Clones) but was happy after word. The video quality from the HDMI was fuzzy as it produced shadows around the sharp edges.The quality between the component video cable and the HDMI really was noticeable, and for that reason I am sending them back.Which brings me to another item. The company is making its money off of shipping. I was charged $13 for shipping and the cables were sent parcel post ($1 or $2). It is going to cost me another $4 to ship them back.The plus of all of this, if you do not want to spend $20 bucks for a component cable this $3 HMDI cable will work for you. But really if you are spending over $1K for a TV and more for the components, spend some money on better quality cables and Steer CLEAR from this cable/company.
I searched for a long time for a widescreen HD television. I knew that my budget had to be under $1,000 and I wanted the largest tv for my money. Therefore I knew LCD was the way to go and was pleasantly surprised to see a variety of quality televisions at up to 32" for under a grand. I narrowed down the huge list to this, a Panasonic, and the Samsung that is one step up from this one. I originally purchased the Panasonic when its price went down but it got damaged in transit and it got sent back. This one popped up for $820 with free shipping and I knew the getting was good so I got it. The three tv's I was gunning for are all great televisions and I knew I would be happy no matter what I got. In a nutshell, I am 100% satisfied with this television. I will list the pros and cons of this tv:PROS:-Built in tuner gets over the air HD picture that looks fantastic-Menus are great and easy to navigate, the remote is well made and designed-Settings are easy to change and picture settings are saved for each input-2 HDMI ports are a plus though I am not using both yet-Built-in speakers are actually very nice. I thought about hooking up my external computer speakers but I decided it is unnecessary.-Matte black finish does not distract (the higher priced model has shiny finish that might get distracting)-Picture looks fantastic: sharp with good natural color and reasonably good contrast-Wide viewing angle-NO dead pixels! I was very worried about this and was pleasantly surprised to find none-dvds look fantastic with a progressive scan or upconverting dvd player-Standard definition programs look fineCONS: disclaimer: many of these cons are standard for LCD tvs and do not reflect poorly on this tv specifically.-No true blacks (though I find with energy saving mode on low the blacks are pretty good)-Pixelization or ghosting during rapid movement: This is a standard problem with LCD tvs. It is most noticable when fire or water is on the screen. I don't watch much sports so it does not bug me. But there is an interesting note that I have not seen on other reviews: the pixelization and ghosting only occur while watching television programs. Pop in a dvd and it does not happen. I don't know why but I am much happier for it.-LCDs will never look as good as CRT tv's, and the only way to compensate is with HD picture. LCD tv's really need HD picture to look good, so you will have to add an extra $200 to your purchase with cables and high def players and so on.-I only have one or two specific criticisms of this television. The most frustrating is the picture size option. On the menu, you are given the option of 4:3, 16:9, zoom1 or zoom 2. but for virtually all programming and dvds, the zoom options are disabled and I can't figure out how to get them to work. This becomes aggravating when I stumble upon non-anamorphic dvds and tv programs broadcast in 4:3 but with a widescreen picture. This gives the effect of a box within a box that is not very fun to watch. I don't mind sacrificing picture quality if I don't have to feel like I have tunnel vision.-There are some light leaks in the screen. There is a large one on the upper left and tiny ones on each of the corners. It is completely unnoticable except for watching dark scenes of movies when I have the lights off, but it is a problem nontheless. Other reviewers of this model notice a similar problem-This is a small thing, but I wish I could control how much the tv overscans and how the picture is centered on the screen. I've seen the option on other widescreen tvs and it is a great tool for finicky programs.Overall, this television is a great buy and I highly recommend it. Compared to other tv's in its price range, like the Sharp Aquos and the Phillips, this tv has superior picture and sound. It has better menus than the Panasonic and a better overall design than the more expensive Samsung. The problems this tv has are mostly the problems that all LCD tv's have and they are relatively minor. I know this is can be an anxiety-inducing process, but you can rest assured that you will be happy if you buy this television.
This mouse works well for the most part, but sometimes the laser gets confused on some shiny surfaces. Other times the mouse and receiver seem unable to communicate for a few seconds only to return to normal a few seconds later. Somewhat annoying.It would be nice if the mouse had a small shutoff button. The mouse does shut off when the receiver is inserted into its slot but sometimes I want to shut off the mouse without removing the receiver.It would also be nice if the receiver slot was the same thickness of the receiver. Or maybe the receiver slid into the bottom or something. Currently the receiver is a bit thicker and the result is that the mouse is bulkier than it needs to be.Otherwise the mouse is pretty good.
The ND filter by Tiffen gets some light use (20%) on our outdoor shots. This allows us to darken the skies a bit if the sun is too bright. The graduated filter allows you to select which areas of your frame you want to darken because you can rotate it.PROS----1. Good vibrant shadows.2. Saves time from PhotoShop.CONS----1. None yet.Thanks,DonRefined Touch Photography
these speakers are probably nolt audiophile speakers but are very good at the price well balanced good effinct bass while staying pretty clean. these are indestructable. they will outpurform bose at any price a definant step up from sony,pioneer,etc and outperform most speakers at twice the price
This is my first radar detector, so I cannot compare it to any others. I've been driving with it for a few weeks now and I'm very pleased with it. While it is a lower cost unit, it has worked amazingly well. It's built very well and feels very solid, with good feeling buttons and a nice display. The included suction cup mount has worked well so far, as long as the glass is clean and has no chemicals (i.e. windex residue) on the surface. Bightness and volumes are adjustable for any situation, from daytime loud music windows open to quiet, nighttime drives. I hardwired it into my car with the "Escort 79-001059-01 Direct Wire Power Cord for Radar and Laser Detectors" sold on amazon, and while this detector is not listed as a compatible model it works perfectly. Overall a good economy radar detector that works how it should, hopefully itll last a long time!
My husband is very happy with these. he likes headphones instead of a speaker and in a home office with two computers, this is a good thing. they are comfortable and do the job. the price was right and the shipping was timely, and I would buy from this seller again.
This product contained the part I needed, was delivered w/in a few days, and was a new product as discribed.
These arrived quicker than expected and work great. Haven't had one problem and I do not foresee any.
I am British, living in the USA, so needed a multi-region DVD player to get my region 2 fix. This player has worked great so far; it's played everything that I put into it with no complaints. I might recommend that anyone that gets one of these, and doesn't mind a bit of bawdy humour, buys Green Wing from Amazon.co.uk to test it with.
Just a little note for future buyers to let them know that the cord is not 8 feet long as mentioned in the product description. It extends only 4 feet. :((
I bought this item based on the many positive reviews here on Amazon. My only concern with this item is that there is a review saying it runs very hot, which is not a problem with the one I got. It is cool when running.My problem is that the unit I got only worked well for a day or two. Then for no reason my internet connection is intermittent. I was able to isolate the cause to this router since if I connect the modem to my computer, there is no connection problem at all.I called DLink customer service, after an hour of changing settings without being able to make the unit work, they told me to return the unit to Amazon. What a disappointment and waste of time and money! This model might as well be really good. But I certainly got a lemon!
Printed ~20 pages, and they have come out looking great from this old printer (HP 1100)! Reports of varying print quality from off-brand cartridges caused me to pay the extra for the HP cartridge. I've never had a problem with HP cartridges.
I am very glad that I went with the 36" scope. I got this tool primarily for working on my cars, but have used it all around the house. Several areas that could be be improved upon are the light power, material quality, and a lens protector. I worry that over time I will bump the lens too much and scratch it up, but maybe some plastic wrap will help protect it while using. That said, I am satisfied with the ease of use and the variety of applications of this tool.
ND Filters are a great addition for videography. Many high end video consumer cameras have them built in (through software) so they are not as popular as they once were, but my preference is to make as many changes optically to the incoming light rather than using the in-camera software. For those of you that are new to Videography or Photography, a Tiffen ND 0.3 Filter is the same as a ND2 filter from other brands.* Look under the products picture 'Customer Images' to see my pictures and how I use the ND Filter on my Vado HD pocket camcorder. *
We bought this thinking that we could use it to replace the 4 other remotes (3 of them Sony) and use only 1. We were able to program only the basic (on/off and channel switching, etc.) and then needed to go back to the original remotes for everything else. If Sony doesn't make it easy to program SONY products, I can't imagine what it's like to try to program equipment from other manufacturers. It is actually easier to just use the original remotes - all 4 of them then to try to read the paled out screen of the universal and then to have to go back to the original remotes anyway to fine tune.
For the amazing price of this basic sub, you get very clear solid bass. Even the deep tones sound and feel clear and powerfull.
Having finally decided that digital cameras aren't just some passing fad (okay, so maybe it had more to do with other things being a higher priority), I recently bought my first digital camera. There were several things I knew I wanted, and this camera fit the bill. I'm really glad too, because I love it.I was looking for a camera that took AA batteries and had a viewfinder. Most everything else was secondary. This camera had both of those as well as 4x optical zoom, 7.1 mega pixels, and image stabilizer. As soon as I knew about that feature, I had to have it. I am notorious for taking slightly shaky pictures. This feature automatically adjusts for some shakiness. And it has done a great job.Basically, I just wanted to camera that I could use to snap pictures on vacations or while out with friends. I didn't need anything fancy. And this camera does a wonderful job of capturing those moments. The pictures are mostly clear, and I'm willing to take the blame for the bad ones. The camera could be a little smaller, but there seems to be a trade off - bigger camera if you want AA batteries. It's super easy to download all or just the pictures you want onto your computer as well.Considering I probably won't upgrade my camera for quite a few years, I wanted to make a wise choice. And it looks like I have. I'm quite pleased with this purchase.
The advertisement indicated it worked with Vista Media Center. It did not -- it would not be recognized as even connected to the computer. No mention of Media Center in setup manual. Support responded with only a "canned" response that did not even acknowledge my specific setup problem with Vista Media Center but provided a duplicate of the setup manual. I returned the product for a full refund. I am grateful that AMAZON provides for customer satisfaction
Like Curtis, I find the velcro strap just as useful as the tripod itself when hiking. A small tripod should be in every bag for the numerous uses. This one is durable, light weight, and functional. And, the orange matches my AW100.
These are probably the best sounding headphones I have ever heard.Amazing Bass, Clear highs, Great Mids. Nearly perfect sound.I checked and made sure I had the read ones, not some fakes.Last night the left bud ended up dying on me. I have been relatively careful with them in my daily use of them but they just crapped out... right at the 3.5mm connector.When i bought these I also bought a set of JBuds J2s and they were my work out headphones, the JBuds were $15, at the time of purchase my CX300s were on sale for 30+ shipping. The Jbuds dont sound remotely close to as good but are still working. So just something to think about in terms of quality and durability.Some cons I found with these, the super sticky cable, ends up tangling easy and can occasionally pull the headphone out; not a huge deal but is annoying when it does happen. The asymmetrical cords are a pain in the ass for me, make them terrible for working out in; but some people love it so its a preference thing. No case for them like the CX400 or CX500's, no big deal, would have been nice though.Some things that stood out for me as pros, the little silicone/rubber gummies that come with it, they fit amazing, much better than any others I have used. Way better than the JBuds ones, I like them better than my girl friends JVC with the foam buds. They just fit comfortably and stay in great while running if you get the cord to fit right and stay. The buds themselves are shaped great so its comfortable. Im 6'2" and I found the cord length great for me with my iPod Classic at my waist or my shuffle clipped on a belt loop or shirt end. Absolutely superb sound. I read a review that ranks their sound quality up there the the high end Shure and Klipsch IEM's. Iv never tried the Shure or Klipsch but I believe them, I was blown away by their sound quality.Other than those small gripes they are great. They seem more of a casual use headphone. I am a very active person so they just werent for me. At the price they are now I'd say they are well worth it just for listening to music. AMAZING sound quality, way better than any iPod or Zune headphones, any JVC, Skullcandy, Phillips, etc that youd find in a Best Buy or Walmart. So, I dont think I want to go through the hassle of trying to get a replacement set so I'm just going to buy another set of headphones, probably not another set of CX300, I may go with the CX400 MKII or some Ultimate Ears to try those out. Like I said, looking for something a bit more sturdy for my style.These would definitely get 4 or 5 stars if not for the poor durability with the tiny wires.
I have standardized on the 77 mm sized Nikon filters (via adapters on each lens) and bought a used 77mm cap to close them out.I purchased an used 77mm lens cap here on Amazon. Please note that the older type caps are subtly different from the new ones(some are listed as LC-77, 578-77, and possibly other names). Amazon is having trouble keeping them separate. They may not consider them different enough to worry about. On the older one I got, the pinch style clasp is on the outer ring of the cap, as opposed to the inside of the cap(with the new ones). It has worked great for me. It may even hold onto the thin NIKON CPL that I use better since the older Nikon CAP appears to be lower profile.Either way, I am very happy with my purchase and will do more purchases of these NIKON caps in the future.For people who use lens hoods and require the internal pinch system (of newer Nikon caps), you should be aware of the two types out there as the outer pinch system my not work with deep hood covers...
This lens is one of my best purchases I've made. The lens is as sharp as something that cost twice as much as it does. For the price of this lens you can't go wrong. I highly recommend this lens for anyone looking at a 50mm Nikkor lens.
I bought the nuvi360 it arrived very quickly as promissed.The device was up and running in no time. I did not even have to read the instructions because it was so easy to use.Lots of great features and i found forums with support software and database for this device very cool.My first disappointment with this device was minor when I learned you can not use it to watch avi or mp4 movie files a must for the travel assistant when you need to kill time.2nd disappointment was the dictionary library preloaded is very minimum and if you want the full deal then you need to fork over more $$ for SD cards for your trip.My biggest disappointment came when I actually read the instruction booklet to learn that the battery in this expensive toy comparable to a laptop computer is not removable/non replacable and when it dies you need to dispose of your nuvi that you spent big bucks for. To me this is not fair for the manufactures and vendors who to fail to mention this fact on a non returnable item. And furthermore in my book this type of tactics to sell more future devices is not excusable. There is absolutly no reason why the nuvi could not be designed in such a way as to have the battery changed. Even if this change needs to be done by the service centre, it should be possible to do this. And ofcourse thinking that the battery would be replacable when i purchased this product I did not get the extended warranty and now I am up the creek without a paddle and I feel like a victom of misleading advertising fraud. Buyer beware do not buy anything until you read the instruction booklet carefully which is very hard to do online.
I just bought this camera and was disappointed. My other nikon had 3.2 megapixels and it took better pictures than this one. I'm not sure what's wrong with it but it takes fuzzy pictures for some reason. The price is right but the quality isn't. I'm going to return it and pay a little bit more for a better quality nikon.
Very pleased with the system. Good installation directions, and easy to install by one person. Must have patience when looking for satellite, but finding time decreases with practice.
I use these headphones with my iPod Shuffle. They're really comfortable, they don't slip at all, and the sound is great. They fold up, too, which is another great feature.
I purchased this CD case for my fiance since he has a massive CD collection and his current binder was ripping at the seams. He absolutely loves this case. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because although it holds 360 CDs, it really will only SHOW 180 cds. You have to stack the other 180 behind the first 180. It makes it difficult to see which CD is behind there for easy accessibility, even if you alphabetize your CDs like my fiance does. Next time I'll get an even bigger case.Otherwise, the quality is excellent. It is VERY heavy though! Be warned!
WOW! I can't believe my eyes, reading the other reviews. I could have written my review word for word. We purchased this Plasma back in Feb 06 as well. TV went black although sound was still present. We've been dealing with Toshiba and their local repair shop since 10/7/06. As of today they've informed us that we'd be receiving a replacement TV which is the Toshiba 42HP66. However, it will be 10-15 day before we receive that.I highly recommend an extended warranty at time of purchase, like another consumer mentioned.
Bought largely due to positive reviews (and because my old external HD enclosure, while working, is slightly damaged.With my Maxtor HD installed and the unit powered on, both the unit and power supply lights flash rythmically -- and that's as far as things go. My HD, from an old Mac desktop G4, couldn't be more standard. It works fine in other enclosures, yet can't draw enough power from this one to spin up.Uninterested-sounding Macally tech support guy said the first unit was obviously damaged and should be replaced. Amazon quickly sent a replacement -- same problem.Another round with Macally's World of Apathy tech support dude. He couldn't have cared less -- what energy was directed toward the problem seemed to be directed at demonstrating just how much he wasn't paying attention and didn't care. He asked twice what kind of product I was calling about, and requested the model number three times.I'm not going for three strikes. I don't know why this unit can't power a garden-variety 40GB Maxtor drive that functions happily in every other environment it's put into -- but it can't.Kudos to Amazon's fast, easy and cheerful return policy.
Serves the purpose for which it was intended, i.e. to use as a spotting scope on the 25 metres range. Very effective and also quite attractive. Can view my shots extremely well without having to go down-range. Love it. Good size, can fit into my range bag easily along with all my other stuff without having to carry separately. Highly recommended.
I bought this TV back at the end of May, and I have thoroughly enjoyed having it. Picture wise, I think it outclasses any RPTV on the market right now. Standard Def is acceptable, while HD is unbelievable. I also hook up my PC through the HDMI input and that looks amazing as well. The VGA PC hookup is worthless and Im not sure why Sony wasted there time putting it there if you arent going to allow 1920 X 1080 resolution. The only real drawback for me is that there are only 2 HDMI inputs. Im already using both so if I purchase a Blu Ray, that means the cable box will be going to component. Unfortunately component doesnt accept 1080P on this tv. However the A2000 and A2020 are really last years technology so for the price its still a great deal. So to summarize, if this TV had 3 HDMIs or component accepted 1080P it would be great. But I have to knock it a star because of those factors.
This is a superb coffee maker. We have two and have given two to friends as gifts which they love!
It tells you far enough in advance to get ready to turn. Before we had the 2720 we'd either miss our turn, or made quick turns (very dangerous) to get to our destination. It's better than having someone looking at a map and giving you directions while you're driving the car. We're still learning all the features, but it will be in the car with us everywhere we go from now on, even if we know exactly where we're going. Last night for example, it shaved 3 miles off a route we normally take from a shopping area back to our home. We've lived in the area for over 10 years, and we never took this road that would have saved us 6 miles there and back every time we went shopping! We figured that over the years we'd gone the "normal" route at least 50 times. We'd have saved 300 miles if we had known the route the 2720 gave. Imagine what it would have saved us if we had used it for that many years no matter where we traveled! I'm guessing a conservative 5k miles - wear and tear on the car, time, gas, you name it. We've needed the 2720 for a long time, and I'm glad we finally made the investment. It was money well spent and Amazon's price is just about the best.
I love this mouse, except for one thing... The software will not allow you to remap any of the buttons to [Alt]. For games like Star Wars Galaxies, a thumb button remapped to [Alt] would be a godsend.You can remap to [Ctrl], and several other buttons, but not [Alt]. I do not understand why Logitech can not add [Alt] to the remap options, MS has inferior mice compared to Logitech's MX series, but MS includes the option to remap to [Alt]. I called Logitech Tech Support today and was told that there was no way their software could remap to Alt.Good mouse, bad software.What a shame. This was a great mouse, but I will have to return it.
Ok here are some things i have to say about this producta) size wize its about half an inch thicker than a normal cd of course its a little squared off yea the picture on this makes it look a lot smaller than it is and its not very heavy so thats goodb) its very easy to install especially for xp just plug it into a usb slot and it will detect and a hd and u just drop anything in there even non mp3 files but of course u cant open them just for transportationC) the playing features are nice play only a folder random from the whole collection repeat a track etcD)the display stuff is HORRIBLE disgusting ewww... when play the song or just highlight a song the title moves to allow u to see the name but it max characters isnt a lot i like to have my songs in artist - name of album - track number - song title order and maybe i'll be able to see the end of the name of the album this i COMPLETELY HATE :(E) the battery life is good its a lithium ion battery lasts long thumbs up heref)the sound quality is pretty good when u use headphones (these are my own headphones the ones it comes with it are cheap uncomfortable ones) or hook it up to a stero but that u have to buy seperately but u can get it like anywhereIts a nice product but its just way too fat i really dont want to carry around places but its not heavy so u can go walking with it or something. There also isnt a search feature
If my wife can use it it's easy! i bought 'em for a motorcycle trip. They are perfect for use with the guy that have communication systems. I didn't have a system I just wanted to be able to listen. With a good headset I'm clear and I hear my buddies clear. 5 stars!
I just want to say that for less than $10, these are some amazing headphones. The bass is great and plus they come with a free pair of earbuds. You ain't gonna get a better deal than this. Especially if you're used to those annoying ipod earbuds you will enjoy the fact that these are not uncomfortable and the sound is just so much better.
I agree with the person who was disappoointed that the weekday/weekend alarms have to be different types. The radio is fine; the "nature" sounds don't resemble anything I've ever heard in nature. So, weekdays I wake to NPR, and weekends to white noise that someone at Timex apparently thinks sounds like the ocean.The other drawback is that changing the time an alarm goes off is a bit cumbersome, so this would be much better as a his/hers clock with two alarm settings for each morning.And, I wear glasses and have very poor eyesight without them, and don't think this clock's any harder to read w/o glasses than any other, except maybe in the dimmest illumination setting.
I was a bit wary about buying this tv, but after reading reviews on other sites pulled the trigger. And I am very happy I did - getting this TV at this price + delivery is absolutely amazing! Great picture clarity, color control that minimizes color bleeding, and I've never seen my dvds look better. BBE simulated surround works great, too. Don't need an HDTV set now, so went with it - over a similar SONY, which was over $100 more expensive. Amazon EGL service delivered it very quickly, helped me set it up and test it. I configured the remote to control my vcr, dvd and cablebox in under 15 minutes. Another thing - the TV is one HEAVY thing - have to buy a new tv stand as the old one is barely hanging on.
It's great! I carry my Nikon digital SLR W/extra lens, battery & charger, my camcorder w/extra battery & charger, Garmin Nuvi & auto accessories, iPod & accessories AND the manuals for them and still have room to spare. One draw back is it's just a little big, but look what it can carry - SAFELY.
I bought 2 HDMI ,Cables for Under $4, big retail stores want $30 for 1!, it is a 6ft long cord, its short but i didnt really need anything long so it worked for me, i connected my Xbox 360 & my computer to the tv & u gotta tell you it looks just as good as the $30 single cable you can get at like walmart, best buy or anywhere really, good cables hope they last, id recommend it if you just need a short HDMI cable to hook up anything to a tv
I've had this product for about 6 months now and it works excellent. Setup is easy yet advanced enough to do portforwarding and hardware address forced DHCP.
I purchased this player last August and it worked fine for 4 months, even though I didn't play it much. My intent was to use it primarily on plane flights. Suddenly and for no reason, I was unable to easily insert the earphones into the player. With a little effort, I was finally able to insert the earphone, but could not get any sound.I contacted Sandisk and was very disappointed with their response. The player has a 1-year warranty but it's very apparent that Sandisk is attempting to discourage replacing defective products by making purchasers jump through hoops to test the product and prove it is defective rather than immediately fixing or replacing it. If the player won't work as advertised, why should I be inconvenienced as a result.In addition, a senior service person was supposed to contact me about the problem, but has not done so. I would never purchase a Sandisk product in the future -- too difficult to deal with if there's a warranty problem !
I purchased this USB light/fan combo mainly for the fan. I'm one of those guys who is a human heater -- always a little warmer than everyone else. I use this fan when I'm studying in the library, on the computer at a coffee shop or even at home using my laptop at the desk. It provides a nice little jet of air right at my face which makes me feel cooler all over. I can even direct it right in front of me and only the nose of the rotor head is visible because when the fan is running, of course, you can see right through the blades. The fan runs quietly too. I've had a couple of times when the fan is making a bit of a noise or isn't running a quickly as normal. I just pop off the rotor head, adjust the blades a bit (they are flexible vinyl and I give them a little twist and a crease to make them more rigid as they sometimes get bent in my carrying case), pop the rotor head back on and it's good as new again.While I like this product a lot, I doubt with frequent use that it will last much more than a year but I still think it's well worth it. My only regret is that I didn't order two or three of these for future back-ups if needed.The light works well too. It does not illuminate the entire keyboard but in a dark setting it does provide enough illumination for the typical user (a hunt and peck typist may be frustrated but I think it may be enough light for that kind of visibility as well) and definitely enough light to read from a book or hard copy document.
I had to reship the refurbished machine back to Amazon the first time since it broke down in 2 weeks. I got a replacement that seens to be working for the printing and faxing function. However it is having trouble receiving faxes.(...)
These speakers are great for the price, the cables are a little short but you can get extensions at any radio shack. I use these speakers with my computer, which is part of my multimedia room, I run windows xp media center edition and everyone who comes over to watch movies cannot believe the sound these things put out, I will say that you get better results when you leave the volume on the speakers up high and control the volume with the PC or TV.
I purchased this navigational device a little over 9 months ago just before moving from a big city to a really rural area. I don't know how I would have survived without it. On the most remote roads, it helps me find my way home. It's not as fancy as some of the more expensive models out there- no touch screen- doesn't provide many points of interests other than airports or gas stations- but it gets the job done if you have an address plugged in. Thanks Navman- for providing such a usually high-priced gadget- for those of us on a budget! :)
Great product. Older model that matched my linksys router when I added a desktop to my network. Works great!
The price tag (ten dollars after mail in rebate) was what attracted me to replace my aging, failing 1-port router, but in the end it hardly made a difference.Good news first, the router is nice and sleek looking, albeit slightly large for what it is. It comes packaged neatly and comes with an optional stand so you can place the router on its side. Set-up was a breeze, in my case literally plug-and-play. My cable internet uses DHCP to assign settings, which is default on the router, so I was sharing my internet connection over my home network in less than a few minutes.The router seems to have plenty of options and settings for a basic system: web-based admin access, a simple firewall, port router/filter, amongst other things. For accessing the internet and sharing files and printers it was more than sufficient.However, I seem to have the same problem a few other reviewers have: the router inexplicably locks up, in my case 3-10 times a week, and requires a power cycle (unplug it, wait 10 seconds, plug it back in, wait a minute for it to boot) to get anything on the network working again. Belkin offers no support, and hasn't released a new firmware at all (still on version 1.00, I don't know why there's even an "update firmware" button on the admin control panel).There are times I'll turn on my computer and try to access the internet and realize the router locked up. There are also times I'm right in the middle of browsing and then the router will lock up. After eight months of putting up with this, the hunk of junk is going out the window.
This headset works just as I want it to so far. The sound quality of the speakers and mic is good for gaming online. I must also note that these are the most comfortable headphones I've worn so far, so they're great for long gaming sessions.
The enclosure is very strong but that makes it heavy. It opens only from one end and task of enclosing the hard drive is awkward. However it doesnt heat up. Also, there is just one power cable unlike the other enclosures which have a seperate adapter and a cable for the power supply. Nice buy.
The Sandisk is a decent product, it works well. The only downside is sometimes I turn it on and it wont go on and you must hold the power for fifteen seconds to restart, then start it. (it always works after that)just a few days ago, my headphone jack went mono(R). I am an audio engineer so i opened it to see maybee it had a solder joint... After I opened it i realised it used a kind of stupid construction on the inside, and fixing the jack was vertualy imposible... it needed replacement perhaps. I also found that the chip and perhaps the whole thing is made in china (says inside) nothing against china, lol, everything is made there, but it describes the quality...
As the title states, this television &quot;is&quot; perfection! I purchased this approximately a year ago as the centerpiece to a second system and have since found it to be one of the wisest television purchases I've ever made. The only mistake that I made was not getting the model that included the picture-in-picture feature. In conjunction with the Sony SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VHS VCR and the Sony DVP-NS325S DVD Player (Silver), this small system has worked beautifully, with this exceptionally outstanding FD Trinitron WEGA TV enhancing the viewing/listening experience with its superior quality in image and sound!As features go, there is little to want for that this marvelous television set does not have as is detailed in the editorial review and the technical specifications on the front page for this product, there are however, some wonderful features that I would like to highlight in this review. One of the most important aspects of a purchase such as this is a well written and thought out operating manual with clear and concise setup directions and Sony has done an outstanding job with that whereas many other manufacturers do so miserably.Given that there are four separate video inputs for this exceptional TV, it can be, as I've been using it, set up as a system independent of a stereo receiver and you can have up to four different devices such as a VCR player, DVD player and camcorder attached to with no problems and still have room for one more device of your choice. Given for such wonderful performance as a stand alone set as functionality goes, you'd be hard pressed to find a better deal in a television set of this quality and price range.The on screen menu system is perfect on this set, possessing a majority of the functions that a customer would enjoy. Among those features are parental controls; two timers and a sleep timer; four different preset video modes; color temperature; VM (Velocity Modulation; audio setting to include treble, bass, balance, effects and MTS.The remote is also a picture of perfection providing you've set yourself up with a Sony &quot;system&quot; as you can control the television, the VCR and the DVD player with it, providing that much more ease of use without having to keep track of two or more remotes at once.For the consummate audio and videophile such as me, this is an outstanding television set! I highly recommend this or any other outstanding Sony television set to any and all who demand quality from their television sets without wishing to dish out much higher dollars for HD and flat panel sets that are &quot;way&quot; over priced at this time. {ssintrepid}
There's not a lot I can say about blank media used for backup purposes. You pick what you need to back up, burn it to these DVDs, and you're backed up. I ordered mine direct from Amazon & it was here the next day even though I got 2-day delivery with Prime... absolutely no problems. However, the discs smell when you open them... a LOT. This is a chemical smell that dissipates over the course of an hour or so, but I'm kind of wondering if I'm going to turn into a Marvel mutant of some sort after I got such a good whiff of these things. Other than the smell, they're great for backing up data & fit my needs perfectly.
I love this product. It is exactly what I wanted. The unit has an uncomplicated, clean look. It is simple and easy to use. The display is easy to read. The sound quality is excellent. I mostly bought this product for CD shuffle capability. I had read a review that said the shift between discs was too noisy. I disagree; changing from CD to CD is not intrusive at all. I had also read (and the instruction manual warned) that it might not play CDRs, but I haven't had any trouble playing any kind of CD I've put in. I like the "music calendar" display that shows what tracks have already been played. The unit was completely compatible with our 35 year old Yamaha receiver. I would highly recommend this product. Great value for the price.
Let start by saying that these speakers filled the need I had. Wife's Ford minivan had blown right front speaker so I replaced both fronts with these, so they sound better than audio system with a buzzing speaker in the midst.THe image shown in the ad is not the set of speakers that arrived. I would have uploaded images for this but am unable to. The model number is correct, and you can see the actual speaker on the Legacy website. It is the orange/copper woofer with red tweeter casing. Frequency response only goes down to 60 Hz so don't expect alot of low-end response from these. Most pop and rock music souns good, but the factory speakers actually got lower on the bass scale but not able to play as loud or clear. The supplied speaker wire looks like 10 strands of hair in shrink wrap tubing, so if you want to make the most of your car stereo's power output, get some better speaker wire.For a recap on sound: they punch rock music and most bass sounds and give great mids and highs with little power (read stock stereo) due to the 90dB sensitivity.
This is a great fan that I am using for a home Network attached storage box that I built. The fan is fairly quiet on the the lower two settings. The only downside is that no mounting screws were included.
I bought my ipod to replace my large cd collection so I did not have to carry them around. Unfortunately since I only had the headphones I found my using my old cds in the car. The iTrip has completely replaced this practice. Overall the sound quality is good sometimes I get some interference from radio stations but this is a minor problem. I am also able to use it on my stereo at home saving me massive amounts of time sorting through cds or the price of buying expensive speakers made for the ipod. The range is limited so you have to keep it close to the transmitter and of course it only last as long as your ipod battery life. I think it is a good product at a reasonable price unlike many of the other ipod accessories.
I've bought this camera a week ago. This is my reviewPros:- Nice design, breaks with the typical design in compact cameras.- The optical it quite good (similar to the one used in nikon's reflexs)- Very well designed menus- Craddle is very useful and comfortable, it also allows for charging an auxiliar battery without having to connect the camera on it.- 15 scene modes, including night photos (iso increases), sports (shutter speed increases), macro, etc.- If you want to take photos in black and white there is a scene mode for taking photos to text which works in black and whiteCons:- only few manual options, not incluiding focus, iso, shutter speed and few more (you have to rely on scene modes to make the camera automatically change this)- limitation on 40 secs for recording movies (do you really want to record movies with a photo camera?), however this nikon allows for recording sound too (many nikon coolpix don't allow).
Threads do not fit properly, if I bump it the filter falls off.
While I am sometimes skeptical about negative reviews and take certain complaints with a grain of salt, I have to confirm that the complaint with these earphones about one earpiece eventually having lower audio levels than the other (be it due to wire wear or whatever) is 100% ACCURATE. This is obviously a major design flaw and reason enough to never purchase these earphones again.However, believe it or not, that is not the worst part about these earphones. A critical problem lies in the tiny grated speaker covers themselves. When my right earphone started to seem quiet compared to the left (see problem 1), I initially thought it was due to earwax or something clogging up the right speaker. As I began examining the earpiece, the small speaker cover, which is probably not even a millimeter in diameter, FELL OFF! And it's not as if I was digging into it or anything, GRAVITY made it fall off. I examined it and wondered how the heck they got something so small to stay in place in the first place. I assume some sort of adhesive that wore off over time. At that point, I decided to look at the left one, and to my horror I noticed that that speaker cover was entirely GONE! It's not as if I use these things this often - they're either in the case or in my ear. I looked in the case to see if the speaker cover fell of in there, and it was nowhere to be found, so I'm really hoping it didn't fall off while in my ear. The speaker cover is so small, I could imagine that thing getting extremely DEEP into your ear canal were it to fall off while wearing it. And judging by the ease that the right one came off with, I'd say the chances of that happening are highly probable.I am extremely worried that thing is jammed in my ear at this point and I'm considering going to a doctor just to be sure it's not. Like I said, it's so small I'm not sure it would even be noticeable if it was in my ear, but going through life with a small piece of metal jammed in your inner ear can't be healthy. That being said, I would urge consumers to stay the heck AWAY from this product, at least until the manufacturer addresses this problem. And if you do opt to purchase these, I just hope for your sake you know a good ear doctor. I seriously cannot believe someone would design something this dangerous. QA was definitely asleep at the wheel on this one.
I am very pleased with this frame. I received it as a Christmas present from my husband because he knows I always love to watch the My Pictures slideshow on my computer. Many of the bad reviews seem to deal with poor resolution and cropping issues. For your photos to display correctly on the screen, it's best to crop the photos using any basic photo program (Photoshop, Microsoft Digital Image, etc.) to 7x5 format (7x5 because it is landscape). If your pictures have another ratio (4x6, etc.), the frame has to "guess" the best way to crop/resize your picture, and it doesn't have any way to tell where people's heads are, etc. I actually think the resolution is really good compared to other digital frames I've seen. Most digital frames, particularly in this price range, will have a little bit of grain, but on this one, I only notice it if I've got my face right up to the frame. When I'm sitting on the couch looking at it, or I'm viewing it from any reasonable distance, it appears perfectly sharp. I'm not sure people are always very realistic about the resolution on these frames. I have uploaded pictures to it from both my 4 megapixel point and shoot and my husband's SLR Nikon Digital camera, and both look great. The small effort of cropping photos to a 7x5 ratio is worth it. For verticals, I find cropping them to 8x10 works well. I give this frame 4 stars instead of 5 because I did find saving photos to the internal memory difficult. But, saving photos to a memory card (and this frame takes every memory card under the sun - a big plus) was quite easy, and I like that better anyway since I can store more photos on a card than on the 128mb of internal memory. Overall, I'm extremely happy. Don't let the reviews turn you off. This is a good digital frame at a good price.
This Koss VC20 In line Volume Control which I ordered along with a set of Koss headphones from the same seller were terrible-in my opinion! First off,the volume control "know" is so inset and tiny that I couln't even identify it at first for about 20 mminutes. It's difficult to "thumbnail" this volume control to raise and lower the volume. Also, I was unable to mute out the sound.I felt that the range of volume was inferior that it afforded me the opportunity to listen to. I DID follow instructions about where to put the sources volume (such as mid to just above middle range).
I tried using this with a tripod both for a portrait and with a lightbox. Although my camera's light meter registered enough light the pictures all came out with a yellow tinge. These do not provide the right kind of light to achieve accurate color.
This remote is solid and it does what it says it does. It's a cheap way to get into RF remotes that work through walls and cabinets without pointing the remote anywhere. However, I recommend stepping up to the RF20/RFS200 for not much more. It has an LCD screen with commands on the screen you can customize. So for example, the RF10 doesn't have A/B/C/D anywhere on the remote, and most cable remotes have commands like that. Or to control an xBox, with commands like A/B/X/Y, there's no 'good' way for the RF10 to do those commands. Sure you can program any button on the remote to do anything, but do you want to hit the number 1 to press A on your xBox? It's not intuitive. The RF20 allows you to put anything you want on the screen and I recommend stepping up to that.
60 days it worked good and now when I turn on DVD I have on my screen white dots. DVD plays good but I still have a several lines of white dots. They are arrangment by diagonal several rows. Sometimes these lines dissapear for a short time. After cleaning lenses I have the same problem. [...]
Simply the best thermal paste you can buy. Easy to apply and does the job well. It was cheap too.
Bought this set at Fry's today. Plugged them in and got a terrible hum sound from the sub. Played with volume, plugged in the sound jack, unplugged, tried a different power plug in the house - still had the hum. I've read other reviews on the web that reported the same problem. Logitech missed the mark on these. I'm returning the set tomorrow. I recommend you look for a different solution, too.
I purchased this item to have a emergency drive with me all the time. When I finally needed to use it, the drive is only a 4 mb and not a 4 gb as advertised.I'd love to send it back but since I'm in Dominican Republic it is to expensive for me to send it back.SO I'm pretty much stuck.
This is the only brand I will buy. I occasionally use other brands that people give me, but still the only brand I will spend money on. Consistently the most dependable, fewest bad disks.
Worked great for the first few months, then i had to buy new ink cartridges. The most expensive ink cartridges ever, and they are soo tiny they hardly hold any ink. Severe banding started halfway through the second set of cartidges and no amount of head cleaning would fix it. Now still into the 3rd set of cartridges and the printer is pretty much garbage, I use ti mainly to print drafts. Sadly this was the case with my last epson printer as well. I think epson needs to rethink the way it designs printers.
Used on a Dell server running Windows Server 2008. Intel had the needed driver, installation was flawless.
It's a simple number pad with a simple job - inputting numbers. It's great. It does everything i need it to do and it feels great pressing the buttons. Just plug in and go.
When digital cameras first came out, I looked down my nose at them, preferring to stick with my old Ricoh manual SLR until a digital arrived that could offer me everything I wanted at a good price.Then along came the Panasonic Lumix FZ50. I read every review about it I could find, I compared it to every other similar camera on the market, and eventually, I decided to take the plunge and buy it.The camera has not only met my expectations, it's exceeded them. It's basically got all the features of a digital SLR but without interchangeable lenses, but considering the fact that it's got a massive 12x and an optical image stabilizer to remove the blur you'd normally get at that end of the zoom range, I really don't care. If I want near-telephoto shots I can just zoom in. If I want super-wide shots I can just buy a wide-angle lens and screw it straight on. No changing of lenses required.This camera also has manual everything, tons of special shooting modes, and two features that really set it apart from similar cameras from Fuji and other brands: a manual zoom ring and a manual focus ring. I'm from the old school of film SLR photography and I really love being able to just grab a ring with one hand and turn it to get the focal length and focus I want quickly and selectively. I hate messing around with joysticks and rockers and other electronic doohickeys so the Panasonic's manual zoom and focus rings were really the deal-makers for me. I also love being able to shoot in different aspect ratios, at different megapixel levels, and at different quality levels, from standard JPEG right up to RAW. Yes, this camera shoots RAW, giving you the best possible post-processing options for your photos available. When I shoot high contrast photos, I expose for the highlights (like blue skies), shoot RAW, and then in post, I "develop" one exposure for the highlights, one exposure for the shadows, and combine the two in Photomatix to give me a beautiful, perfectly exposed image with a very wide dynamic range where you've got detail in both the highlights AND the deep shadows.A lot of users of this camera have complained about noise, and yes, it does creep in at low light levels, but it's nothing you can't easily remove with either Noise Ninja or Neat Image. If you use a tripod in low light and a low ISO combined with a slow shutter speed, you'll really have no problems, as with any pro camera. Otherwise, just use a flash! No biggie.Overall, I am completely in love with this camera. It comes with a USB to RCA cable so you can instantly plug it into any TV and show everybody your fabulous images, or you can flip open the little screen and show them on that.Oh, and it also has other pro features like a live histrogam and other great stuff. If you want a camera with pro features but the DSLRs are out of your price range and the compact cameras just don't have enough pro features for you, seriously look at buying this camera. It's the perfect middle-ground between the compacts and the DSLRs, and apart from not having interchangeable lenses, I am hard pressed to think of ANY features this camera lacks that you'd normally find in a DSLR. It has everything. For wedding work, family snaps, landscape shots, whatever you need: this is, in my opinion, simply the best camera you can get at this price point.
great and easy transaction. very convenient and smooth. way less than going to the store for a purchase. very very very well.
I have a number of older full size flashes ranging from the SB-24, SB-26, and SB-28 but this is my favorite when I don't need full power. I use it on a D4 that has enough ISO range and with lenses that are f/2.8 or faster so there is less need for the flash but occasionally I need some fill flash and this fits the bill. It's a fraction of the cost of the SB-910 and substantially less weight. Unless you really have a need for a full size flash, the SB-400 will do the job with more discretion. It's a sleeper of a flash.
I am not a pro DJ but I do for fun, so these headphone are great for music production or listening but they are not that useful for DJ'sPros: Sound quality is just amazing, awesome bass, perfect isolation, I'll say I never seen that good isolation before, great for music production, it cover around your ears and feel very comfortable, it might be not good for hot weather but still very good.Cons: You can't hang it over your neck, if you do you can't bend your head down, it looks too big and weird on your head. if one of your ear is open while the headphone is on your head, it sometimes slides. Plastic build is strong but looks plastic. Pioneer or Technics looks a lot better and a lot more comfortable for DJ'ing, Cable is not detachable.So I'll keep this for my music production, because sound quality is amazing, but I ordered a Technics RP-DH1200 for DJ'ing.
My emotions are mixed on this unit. The DVD portion of the machine works beautifully, but I didn't buy this unit for the DVD player.....I bought it for its ability to replace my VCR, hoping that I'd no longer have to buy VHS tapes in order to record TV shows. This unit is supposed to record up to 40 hours of programming on its hard drive, which would make it ideal for anyone going on a long vacation. But the only way I can get it to record is by turning on the unit, setting it to a channel, and hitting the record button. This means that you have to MANUALLY turn the record function on.....as well as turning it OFF!! The RCA folks were of no help, in that they read from the same manual that I do....the one that comes with the unit.So, be very careful if you're looking to this unit as a replacement for your old VCR! It simply won't do what it's supposed to do!
I love the player. Sound is great, even getting used to the remote was not that difficult. The user manual leaves a lot to be desired. I also do not like bud earphones and used my Sennheiser 477s. A great combination. BUT, the rechargeable batteries bring the entire unit down. What are supposed to be 20 hours minimum of playtime was 6 - 10 hours max. I thought that I was doing something wrong, but after 2 or 3 additional trials, I knew that something was wrong. Even after fully discharging and recharging the batteries, it made no difference. I wish that the batteries were better or just use a different type battery.
We replaced a Microtek x6el with this scanner. I have no complaints it copies, scans, and no hardware conflicts like I had with the Microtek. A great scanner for the price.
This unit died after 7 months of normal use (2 dvd's a week). I called Philips and they wanted me to pay $15 to talk to a service rep. When I asked what would happen if I talked to the rep and he found out it really was dead, the operator told me they'd offer me a replacement unit for $44 plus $9.50 shipping. That's more than a new unit!Never again will I buy Philips. I bought this from Amazon and am very disappointed with them and Philips.
We purchased this service plan to go with our new camera and received the paperwork within 10 days--very quick! Would definitely recommend!
This unit sound great when it worked, however, the radio and most of the buttons quit working 4 months after purchace. I suspect I got a limon. While it was working, the cd player skipped too much. I had an alpine system which was stollen and I replaced it with this unit. None of my cd's would play without skipping on this head. I had to burn copies of all my cd's and play those which would then work. The smallest particle of dust would send the cd player into confusion. I never had that problem with my alpine.
It' small , light , will save your main battery and let you shoot fast. It will greatly improve the pictures you are taking now. Only the front panel adjusts. They never show pictures of that. And that's fine. About as easy to use as they come. No point in making any comparisons. Just go buy one.
I just got the ipod 30g. I had the dell digital dj 20g prior. the dell would easily go 10 hours plus on one charge listening to music and advancing songs as often as you like. I cannot even do one leg on a flight with the ipod. I get 2-3 hours per charge at best and that is trying not to touch the unit and have backlight set to 1 second. If it try to plug into my laptop in flight you cannot use while it is 'connecting' and never stops saying that even when set to manual. I always heard that ipod had battery issues but thought the newer ones solved the problem. I did look at the battery tips page and they do not help, not a good sign that they have a whole page dedicated to just that issue. Mine is likely going back. Amazing how many they sell of these with these issues.unit looks good but not practical
I have had my nano for about 4 months now. I too have had the screen freeze problem. However this only happens when the battery is just about to die and the easy fix to this is to press Menu & select for 10 seconds. The system reboots and you are back in action. The major problem I do have is the scratching. I just wish I had bought a case on day one. My advice is, buy the 4g and buy a case.
I've had two of these USB print servers in the last 18 months, and although they are compatible with a good range of printers, and relatively easy to set up, they die very quickly. The first time I had the print server it died after about 9 months of being always on (although rarely in use). I originally thought it was my printer, but later found it was the print server. I couldn't replace it, because I didn't have the receipt anymore, so I purchased a replacement, thinking it was just a one-time issue. Now, after another 8-9 months of being on 24/7, it has died again. But this time I saved my receipt and the box, so I can hopefully get a replacement from the company, since they have a 1 year warranty.
I bought this to move pictures from my phone to my computer. It was simple to install and the software connected to the phone first time. I don't have any other Bluetooth hardware, so I can't judge how universal it is, but it does works and was cheaper than the USB to phone cable I bought at Fry's ($18) for my old phone.
The graphics on 3 of the buttons on this remote are not *exactly* the same as on the buttons on the original remote for my Bulldog KE1702 Keyless Remote System... but once you program it, this remote does work exactly the same.
This was a fantastic investment. A great deal, and a wonderful product.
Replaced a similar bulking model but this is a lower gauge wire so it is nice and thick. I use it in my car and this wire has the best shielding by far. My last Belgian lasted two years with the intense temperature experienced in a locked car, very cold or extremely hot. I expect this one to last longer.
I needed to buy CD's compatible with a VERY old CD drive (from a 1980 Jukebox). This purchase was the answer I was seeking so badly.What is so special? Try this for me:Take a blank CD or DVD you have laying around, and look at the bottom. What color is it? Now, take a "pressed" (commercial) CD and look at the bottom of it. What color is it?*That* is the point; older players need maximum reflectivity and EXPECT the best signal-to-noise ratio (meaning the most reflectivity in certain portions, and minimal reflectivity in others). These CD's do exactly that (due to their silver coating). Plus, because they are not higher capacity (using edges of the pre-defined areas of the disk that was never anticipated in the past), the reader mechanism can position the laser pickup without any problem at all.These have been the ONLY CD's I've found that play in my old (for home use only) Jukebox, and I'm tickled pink.Sure, you can buy CD's with a greater capacity elsewhere, but where you need guaranteed reliability, you have my opinion that they work GREAT!
Works exactly as advertised.
I needed a TV for our bedroom to replace a 9" Toshiba with a DVD player - just too small. We have very young children and watch most of our TV viewing in our room after they are in bed. After much research, decided on this unit. Here's my experience with Amazon.First unit shipped via UPS. They (UPS) beat the box to a pulp. Refused Delivery - Shipped it back due to damage to the TV.Amazon shipped a new unit within 24 hrs - this time via Fedex 3day select. TV arrived a day early, however Fedex just left it next to my garage without getting a signature. Fortunately the box was in good condition and more importantly the TV was in great shape.Actual TV performance. For price - Great! Enjoy the larger screen, DVD player, and ability to record to VHS. Have to adjust a bit to the Wide Screen Stretch when viewing 3:2 standard TV - of course it's adjustable. We have basic cable, but it's still a nice picture.One note (reason for 4 stars): This TV is deeper then the specs state! I had to punch a hole out of my Armoire which I was trying to avoid. It's actually 19 7/8" deep. Even the box is correct, but the Toshiba website and Amazon are both INCORRECT.
Overall a great mouse; never any issues with it (besides cleaning, see below). Setup was easy, and haven't had to do anything since the original setup.Feels much better on wrist and is very efficient.Hard to get used to though... took a while (month or so), especially with CAD. But within a few months I was being more productive/feeling better.However, still somewhat difficult to be very precise (especially in CAD) and I tend to move the trackball slightly when trying to click, which can be a pain sometimes.
I bought two of these as we moved near high powerlines. One of the pieces arrived non-working, but I was lazy and didn't ship it back. I later asked PGE to come take EMF reading around the house (they do it free, if you call their customer line). Anyway, they tried with and without this thing, and readings came same (even with their emf sensor sitting on top of it).
This Sandisk flash drive can store 4 gigabytes of information in a box about the size of my little finger. My documents and pictures are currently about 800 megabytes, too much for a CD. Transferring all of it to this flash drive was done in a single step and it took only 3 or 4 minutes. Transferring the stuff to a CD used to take two steps and closer to 20 minutes.
I split a Comcast signal, one end going to a TiVO, the other to a Comcast digital box, so I could get On Demand. After I did, the signal on the TiVO dropped on some channels to 60%, and several channels would not come in at all on the digital box. Not Good. Ordered one of these thingies - it arrived in two days. Hooked it up to where the cable comes into the unit...took less than five minutes. Ran a cable from it to a three-way splitter, with one of those going into the two-way splitter at the TiVO and...voila! Signal back up to between 95-100% on all channels. Every system and set of circumstances are different, so that doesn't mean that it would necessarily work that well for everyone, but certainly worth a try and the $ spent to avoid a call for a truck roll from Comcast, who would take hours to figure it all out and then probably not get it right.
These slims are a perfect space saver for any large or small collection! We have collected a lot of DVD movies over the years and they take up loads of space! These slim dual cases are a real space-saver for us. We're able to create our own labels for them and put 2 discs in each, and so now we can fit about 4 discs into the same space 1 DVD used to take up all by itself before. It's wonderful! Totally recommend this for anyone who doesn't mind taking a little time to reorganize their collection to save the space!
It may help with a basic height of swing, but I can't see that it helps much with the swing itself. Maybe I haven't used it enough but it just didn't quite meet my expectations.
I bought this 25 ft white belkin ethernet cable about a month ago for my imac. Speed is very good and the color blends well with my carpet and baseboard. I'm buying another for my printer.
Hi all,This is a fairly good model. I just found out how to solve the dreaded 'Loading' problem. After you switch on the unit, hold the 'Open/Close' button on the unit until the unit opens the DVD tray. Thereafter the unit should be Ok.Thanks,
Bought Samsung 27 in 01/2008. Picture did not come in 13 months after use. TV was NOT moved/abused in any way. Called Samsung, and they agreed to fix it under the 12 month warranty...which was nice. TV was fixed. Then, last month, 12/2010, the TV no longer turned on...it was not the outlet, and no power surge occurred. Since it was out of the warranty period it is now a piece of junk. Any TV that fails twice in a 3 year period is no good. Plus the picture is not that good. Full screen TVs are out dated people, buy a widescreen TV. This TV had big black columns on the HD/widescreen programing, cutting the viewable area from 27 inches to about 23 inches.DO NOT BUY. I've had good luck with other samsung products (DLP TV) so this is purely directed at the TX-T2782.
The compact flash card works, but X Digital Media, inc is a shady company not willing to fulfill any rebates and stone walls its clients. Check google to see all the complaints.
I've had it for just under two years and it is still all in one piece. Well made and the perfect medium for doodling or drawing on the iPad.
I bought this for my van. I ended up returning this, as I did not need it after all. but it worked out no problem.
With the boom in HD devices and need to connect them to displays to see that HD quality, the number of cords can easily grow and the cost for most of these HDMI cables can be almost as much as the components you're looking to connect!So having said that, I purchased this cord to give it a shot - couldn't hurt for the price i thought - and I am so glad I didn't spend the $70, 80 or even 120 for the monster cable alternative.Maybe the higher-end brands are a couple of degrees better but for me, watching Blu-Rays or video from my laptop on my HDTV with this HDMI cable is excellent.Buy with confidence.
Since I had to figure out how to use this by myself (my two children are away at college), it was actually really quite easy to use. So much better than a CD player. I think I should have gotten the 3 GB - it filled up fast.
I've had this camera since it first came out. For a while it was wonderful! It took fantastic pictures and it's lightweight and easy to handle. But... October 2010 (on a very important day) it gave me an error about the shutter release button. A friend that is a professional photographer was able to fix it. In July 2011 I got the same error. When this error comes up, the camera doesn't work at all. I sent the camera off to Nikon and it took them about 8 weeks to supposedly fix it. It cost me about $200 to get it fixed. The error came back in September. You can bang on the camera and get the gears to release and it will work temporarily. I've had it with this camera! Before you buy it, Google "Nikon Error Press Shutter Release" and you'll find tons of complaints about it. :( I'm looking for a new camera now.
The latest firmware version available from Linksys for BEFVP41 V1.0 is dated 2003. Don't waste your money, and be sure to buy the more recent BEFVP41 V2.0 (latest firmware available dated jan 2005).Note that V2.0 of the router only supports 50 IPSec sessions.
Had a bit of reading the manual to understand eveything with this remote. But works like it should. Batteries last along time.* only thing I do not like about it is you hav eot take the batteries out after use.. no power on or off
This lens is one of (if not THE) best lens Canon makes, period. It is the premier "sports lens" in the industry, and it has that title for several reasons:1.) BUILD QUALITY: It's built like a tank.2.) WEATHER SEALING: couple with a 1 series body, as soon as it starts raining, everyone else will be scrambling to keep their cameras dry.3.) SUPERIOR OPTICS: color and contrast from this lens are excellent.4.) IS: I bought this lens because of the IS.My former 70-200 lens was the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 HSM. I'm not going to sit here and lie saying the Canon completely blows the Sigma away- it simply doesn't. The Sigma is a fine lens. It is also built like a tank, the HSM is almost (when I say almost, I mean by milliseconds- ie barely noticeable)as fast, and the colors and contrast are superb- almost indistinguishable from an L lens. There are a lot of "almosts" in this paragraph, I know. The Sigma is "almost" perfect, the Canon IS PERFECT. If you are willing to pay the substantial price difference for perfection, more power to you.The main reason I purchased this lens was not because it was white, not because it has a red ring, and not because it's a Canon. I bought it for the IS. I am a sports shooter and I found myself limited in the shutter speed I was able to use with the Sigma. I am a big proponent of the 1/focal length (x 1.6 on my 30D) rule. At 200mm, I would need a shutter speed of at least 1/320 to prevent camera shake. When using flash, I would have to use HSS for the flash to work at that shuttter speed. HSS significantly cuts down on flash output. I would rather use my cameras maximum x-sync speed (1/250) most of the time. This is where IS comes in handy for me. With the Sigma at 200mm/ 1/250 I would get blurry shots, with the Canon using the IS I'm safe. I can even go several stops slower than 1/250 if I desire. The IS is fantastic and is definitely worth the extra $$$.
I just got this set, and I am very pleased. First of all, they look sharp. Also, the picture on this site is not totally correct: The right speaker has an on/off button, a volume control, AND a bass control for the sub! This is INCREDIBLY convenient! As far as sound goes, this is not a Bose set, but it is FAR better than my standard speakers that came with my Gateway! The sound is very well balanced, especially with the bass control. There is no distortion, no clicking, no humming. This set is great, easy to use, and great looking. Definitely worth $26!
I ordered two of these cards and am very happy with them. I use them in my Palm Pilot as an MP3 player. I have music and lecture files. I had a slight glitch initially with one of them which was not reading but once I reseated the mini chip inside its holder, I haven't had another problem. I would definitely recommend this card.
I'm an RCA fan. I have tons of RCA products. This DVD player has some real problems though - the infared eye only works if you point the remote straight at it. If you are at an angle it doesn't work. I exchanged for another and same behavior. Stay away from this unless you want to move around the room to find the right angle to pause your movie.
I like the fact that for a few more bucks you can get a lot more pages with the 13X cartridge. I'm happy to post that I received a genuine HP 13X toner cartridge in the original packaging when I ordered from directly from Amazon (not some other reseller). I'm happy with the product, but haven't used it yet as this is the spare cartridge.
I should've read the bad reviews. The product itself is not that bad. In fact, I like the speakers, now that I bought a converter plug to get them to even work! They send a European product, which I was not expecting, and they send a converter plug that doesn't even fit. I had to buy a separate converter to get the product to work.The worst part is, I contacted the seller, even went to their own website and contacted them there, and I never even got a response. (It's been over a month now.)I would buy the American version of this product in the future, not the European version, and I would never ever ever buy from the this seller ever again.
This is a marvelous product. I had heard in the past that solid state flash cards are better, but I had a problem with one and have had no problem with this Hitachi product.
For older components with only s-video output, this cable is very nice. The connectors fit snugly and the image quality is the best one can get from this source.
I selected this radio for myself several years ago and I have found that all claims for it are true. It has excellent reception, clear sound, and the batteries last forever.I don't use mine in the shower itself, but sitting on the cabinet. Volume is very good.My recent purchase was a gift; there was no other shower radio that seemed to work as well. They were cheaper, but if they don't work, what have you gained?
This was a breeze to set up, except with one big BUT! . . . but I didn't tackle setting it up with security. This would be unacceptable to most buyers, however.After reading all the horror stories about the complexities of setting it up with security, I solved the problem by not bothering.If you can forgo security (e.g. neighbors tapping into your network), it's just a simple plug 'n play, and the unit works great.I have a home office downstairs, where my wireless WRT54G router is located. Once a week, my wife works at home in a large room that is far removed from my office. She couldn't get a sufficiently strong signal with the wireless router alone. But after adding this unit, the signal is excellent throughout our home.I'm sure the security works, but apparently it's a hassle to set up. Be sure to read the tips from those who have figured out how to do it.
I owned one of these for about two years, when I lived in an apartment complex where both the local DSL and the local cable were so unreliable that I had to subscribe to BOTH to have any hope of getting work done on a daily basis.The load balancing on the unit frankly worked better than the fail-over; when both lines were up, it did exactly what it was supposed to. The problem with the fail-over is that it frequently just didn't detect failure on the failed line the way it should... even when I had it ping a server of mine on the internet for failure detection, it would still all too frequently leave a failed line "up" until I manually disabled it while the ISP sorted themselves out.Still, if you're willing to occasionally log in and manually disable a failed line until it comes back up, it gets the job done. And the regular routing features were superb and complete; everything from static routes to service routing (scheduled or non), port translation as well as forwarding, you name it.I finally retired the unit after a lightning strike took it out, because I'd bought a house in a newer neighborhood where the cable was reliable enough to fall back to only paying for one ISP.
No complains. The product was in excellent conditions in its sealed package. It was easy to instal and worked perfectly.
I've had my radio for about three years now and it's a pretty good value. The radio is quite light and is easy to carry while exercising. It comes with a belt clip or a special cord which allows you to hang the radio from your neck. Radio reception is pretty good on both AM and FM. Battery life is pretty good.The included earphones are adequate, but you may find them to be a little uncomfortable for long periods of time as they are not &quot;sculpted&quot; to the shape of the ear. I personally use my own.Overall, due to its light weight and good radio reception, this radio is highly recommended if you like to listen to the radio while exercising.
Unfortunately my pair was stolen somehow inbetween the time it was delivered and when i got home. The U.P.S. site showed the time it was delivered (only half an hour before i got home) but it wasn't there. I tried the pair that my friend got a few days before and it worked great. Should you buy it?: Yes they are perfect earphones, just turn the volume down or you'll be deafened.
I bought this portable dvd player for my boyfriend as a christmas present. The picture quality is amazing! We traveled with it and haven't had any problems, even while on a bumpy car ride. If you are watching a movie in a quiet room you will hear fine but if you have kids or have background noise it wont be loud enough. I would recommend buying a cheap pair of speakers because it really makes a difference. I bought a $10 pair of coby speakers and they work great.I did some homework before purchasing this and found out this is one of the few portable dvd players that has AV in and out. Meaning that you can plug in your digital camara to see your pictures or you can plug the portable dvd player up to your tv to watch a movie on the bigger screen. This dvd player also has two headphone jacks on either side so that two people can listen to a movie. This is a great feature especially for flying. This portable dvd player is the best for the price. I would highly recommend this, you wont be disappointed.
I'm very happy with this product; I use it with my MacBook. It is lightweight, yet feels substantial enough for even my old (heavier) pc laptop. I find it very comfortable on my lap; no scratching or sharp corners. My laptop stays on the surface well -- not slippery at all. I especially like it's thickness and angle, as it brings the screen up to eye level for me. The only downside is that the keyboard is now a bit too high and I find my wrists resting on the edge of the computer, which causes minor discomfort. Heat-wise, it's perfect for my MacBook which doesn't have fans/vents on the bottom, so I can't comment on how well it would work with a vented pc.I had a Lapinator; by comparison this is about the same weight but better construction. My Lapinator warped soon after I got it, and didn't raise the screen as high. I'd recommend the CushTop over the Lapinator, at least for MacBook owners.
i have a plextor 12x-10x-32x and all the discs work at 10x rewrite. I will stock more the next time I order something from amazon.
I have been hesitant to move to digital as I have been an amatuer photo hobbyist for years. I must admit it was the extremely affordable price that got me to purchase this camera. I was very impressed when I received it and realized that it is 100% ready to use out of the box. What a delight in this day and age when you have to go buy a bunch of accessories to use anything new. I found the camera especially useful for traveling as you never have to change film. I later purchased an upgrade memory card and now I can take almost 500 pictures and never worry about changing film or downloading the photos to my computer.Thank you for a wonderful product that made moving to digital completely painless!!
I bought this camera and was surprised at how easy it was to use. Too bad I never got to see the pictures because when I tried to load the software (Camedia) I had nothing but problems. After two calls to Olympus Tech Support and about two hours of messing around with different settings and downloads, I was told to try and load the software on another computer. Well, I feel I have a decent computer, a Gateway running windows 98. What good is this camera if I have to load the software on someone else's computer? Then I'd have to download my pictures on their computer too. The software says it's compatible with Windows 98, but yet it didn't work on my computer. Tech support told me that they tried everything they could. I am the only person in the world that has had this problem. The tech support [stunk] big time and I will never waste my time with them again. ...
I have not used this product, however, the folks who are selling this unit are ROBBING you! The LIST PRICE FROM SONY is 159$. LET THE BUYER BEWARE!As an aside, I am an avid SW listener and have been for years. I have owned 3 Sony SW radios over the years and find them to be the very best SW radios for the money I have ever operated. The learning curve might be a LITTLE steep, but if you read the manual and use the unit properly, it can open the world of SW to you.
iTunes and the iPod are a powerful combination. I used to have an Archos Jukebox hooked up to my PC. The software for managing the MP3s left a lot to be desired and I had to find a shareware program to sync up the MP3 player and the PC. Transferring files over USB took forever and the PC occasionally crashed. Then comes the iPod. It's small, well designed, and the performance is amazing. I transferred 5 GB of data in well under 10 minutes. It can also be used as an external hard disk for backing up your files. The iPod is tightly integrated with iTunes, so managing your MP3s is a breeze. The iPod charges when it's plugged in and is the first consumer electronic I've ever owned that actually had battery life as advertised (10 hours). 20 GB is probably overkill, but 5 GB isn't enough. If you've got the dough, I highly recommend the 20 GB iPod.
Used this camera for 2 months and it quit working. Don't bother calling HP they don't care.
This drive is excellent in my opinion it is fast reliable easty to install. Comes with two face plates Black and the one displayed in the photo on the page. The drive is quiet unlike some others while burning. I however can not comment on anything at max speed as i never use max.
It's a nice tool, but I wish it had more gadgets on it. It only has a knife, nail file and scissors. And a pen. But the 2GB flash stick is great. All in all a good buy.
Monster makes some of the best audio/video products out there. These are no exception. Quality construction throughout and perfect for their intended use.
Genuine NEW Lexmark 18C1624 #24A Color Ink CartridgeWhen I first got the ink cartridge I thought it was the wrong one for my Lexmark X 3430 Series. But I put it in the printer and it works just fine! I am pleased that they were able to find the one that fits my printer! By the way, I have found that you need to download a driver from the Lexmark website! They say it is Hightly recommended! I did it and my printer works better now.
The D-Link worked perfectly right out of the box.I have dynamic IP addressing and all it required was to plug the machines in and they were using my DSL immediately. No fuss no muss.All of these routers in this price range work about the same. It was just too hard to pass on the $...off offer.
I ordered this case after ordering a Palm IIIxe for my husband. The Palm was backordered (big surprise, huh?) and after waiting four days and not getting an answer as to when, if ever, another might become available, we cancelled and ordered a Visor Deluxe from Handspring. By that time, the case from Amazon was en route.The case arrived the same day as the Visor and we were thrilled to find that even with the front cover on, the Visor fits perfectly. Add our hearty concurrence to those who who've sang the praises of PalmGlove Neoprene Case.
I bought this lens so that when I travel using my Nikon D100 I could have an all-in-one zoom that would spare me the inconvenience of constantly changing lenses. I have not regretted this purchase, as for most situations the resulting photos are quite satisfactory. However, potential buyers should be aware that any lens that is designed to "do it all" involves compromises.The lens balances well on an SLR body, is remarkably compact, and is well-made. It's not as solid, however, as an expensive professional-level zoom, so don't drop it! The petal-type lens hood works well to prevent routine flare.Photos I have taken have been sharp and clear, with only a bit of softness at maximum aperture and at the longest focal lengths. The lens has a few shortcomings, however. In some lighting situations the color cast of digital images seems to be a bit "tan," tending almost toward sepia tones. This can be corrected easily enough in Photoshop (or whatever post-exposure program one uses). Perhaps a bit more annoying is that there is noticeable light falloff in the corners, a phenomenon that is most prominent in photos that include large areas of sky. Again, this can be dealt with in post-processing (mainly through slight cropping), but potential buyers should be aware of this issue.The best thing about the lens is that it provides adequate performance at focal lengths ranging from standard wide-angle (what would be the equivalent of around 27mm. in a 35mm. camera) to basic telephoto (187 mm. at 35mm.) This makes it quite useful for general, "walkaround" photography, especially when one is traveling. If you want the absolute best in optical performance, however, you might find the lens wanting in some situations.
Well i enojy bass so listen to musci at higher volumes so i can hear mids and highs as well. And at lower and mid volumes it sounds good but it distorts at higher volumes.So if you really into car audio and enojy your Bass, looks for smthing with higher RMS and stonrger midbass.
This lens came rattling in a plain box, wrapped in bubble wrap. Focus and contrast was not as sharp as I expected - perhaps the poor packing/shipping had some effect on this or perhaps it is a bad copy. It makes me wonder if this lens wasn't the same one that a previous customer returned, since I remember reading a review that mentioned the lack of box and manual.
The FM transponder is weak to say the least, I spend more time switching channels than I do driving, it's going to be returned. This is a distraction I don't need driving an 18 wheeler.
Cable works well and seems of a nice heft. I would definitely buy it again.
Finally found a few folks with a hard-to-find toner cartridge. Good price, item shipped promptly and arrived in good shape and ready to go.
This is absolutely, positively the best lens cleaning, eyeglass cleaning solution my friends and I have ever used. Nothing else we've ever used even comes close.
Well, I am a filmmaker. I have done many true no-budget films. I have always shot on MiniDV. I used to work with excusively Panasonic, but after my last Pana died an awful death of being smashed after falling, I decided to get myself a Canon ZR60. This camera has an extremely good viewfinder and LCD. I did find that the CCD doesn't let much light in, but I always put a wide angle on all of my cameras, and this helped greatly. I also found this camera to be too light and small for me to achieve the kind of steady shot I got on my Panasonics. I have since solved this problem with a shoulder brace, but beware of thinking that the image stabilizer will fix all shaky shots. It truly cannot. The audio is a plus on this camera for me. The mic input is well situated, and the accessory shoe makes for a perfect mic mounting spot. I also love the AV inputs. These are a great option instead of an expensive Analog to Firewire converter.All in all, this camera is highly recommended, but the light weight and smallness make it a complete pain for keeping steady.
I have used this now for one wk. I am borrowing my cousin's to see if I want get one. I wish I borrowed it earlier, I would have asked my wife to by it for xmass. This device really is revolutionary. I am able to store so many shows, music etc. The battery lasts 6 hours, but I have never used it for more than 4 hours undocked. I think I am going to buy one today, that is why I logged on here, but they are sold out. I don't want to give it back to my cousin. I think sirius offers 60 or maybe more music stations, Tons of country, blues, jazz etc. And for the younger people, there seem to be at least 4 or 5 rap/reagae/ channels, and a few techno stations. I have an Ipod that I normally listen to durring my commute, but not since I have been using my cousins S50... I think it has IPod - like pottential because there is so much content available. It works great in my car with the FM transmitter, I did a really quick job installing it, no more than 10 minutes and it works perfectly. I have been bringing it to the gym, to the office, etc. I am off to best buy to try and find one... Who better to buy me a gift than me. I really wish I discovered this earlier in the year. Good luck finding one.
This mouse rocks. Razer has a "better one", but this one is hands down more responsive than those crappy wireless logitechs or kensingtons.If you want to have a "better" mouse, buy this one. It's yesterday's model so it's cheaper then the Diamondback, but it's x2 as responsive as the piece of junk you're holding in your hand right now. If you want the "Ultimate" mouse go get the Diamondback.
I'm sitting here with my 6-month old 1TB LaCie drive...whirring and knocking and...no data. Hosed. The consultant we brought in strongly recommended that we only use these drives as backups for our backups. Unfortunately, I didn't get around to backing it up and now whatever is on this drive...important stuff...is gone. Never again. Wish I had read all these reviews before buying one at the Apple store.
This Microsoft Zune is a great mp3 player. It is lightweight and enjoyable. It does a lot of things such as show the videos, etc. I love the Zune.
Great product! no issues or complaints about it. Installation was quick and simple. The Auto Switching function works as described. The switching function works best when all units are off and you turn one on. It doesn't always switch when you have one unit on and then you turn the second unit on... in that case you need to walk up to the Terk Switch and push the button (not exactly a big deal). Audio and video both look good. My DVD player is hooked up with Monster cables and the XBox with inexpensive, generic cables. Both pictures look good!My system. Currently I have a Sony DVD player and an XBox 360 as inputs and an output leading to my Yamaha Receiver.The ONLY issue I have is that I can't get my XBox 360 to output in 1080p. It will output in 1080i, but not 1080p. I'm not sure if this is caused by the Terk Switch; however it could be the cause.
I bought this for my wife to take to school with her. She said she loves it and its perfect. Ive bought Kingston flash cards for my camera and mp3 player and I think theyre great products with great prices.
I received this item a week ago and am very pleased with it. The only downside I have found is that when it first pops what I assume is the seal over the CD/DVD, the resulting noise is a VERY loud POP for such a little machine! Suggestion: Wear headphones and listen to music while you use it!Otherwise, it is perfect! Discs are perforated with numerous little holes; data recovery would be nearly (or perhaps totally) impossible. After running my discs through this, I have no qualms about throwing out my old discs from backup sessions.*Note* Do not expect it to shred your CDs/DVDs the way paper shredders do. They will still be entirely round, but top and bottom will be -very- perforated!
I just received this product today and I had it set up from from box to operational in less than 15 minutes. The reason it took that long is because I forgot to turn on my notebooks built in 802.11g wireless antenna. Once I turned it on, my computer detected the signal and the rest was history. I'm getting an excellent signal, no drop out's yet. I have not tested the range yet but so far it covers the whole house and the surrounding areas. This thing is fast much better than I expected. Comes with a firewall and some other software. I highly recommend this device.
I have had 2 of these lenses on my Canon 40D. When the lens works, it's simply great. But on each lens, right after the 1 year mark -- boom. Auto focus dies. 2 for 2. If this lens would last over a year, it would be fantastic.
This is the way to go! I don't know if I received something extra or what but I think the bristles on this unit "Nikon" branded one are a little more nicely trimmed than on the LensPen version. Also mine came with a large LensPen puffer that really puts out the air. Both for about the same price as the LensPen version by itself. Highly recommended.
Item was received in a timely manner and was original manufacture parts. Will do business with this company again.
This bag has several shortcomings, the most significant for me being that it was not designed with women in mind. No matter how much I loosen, tighten, adjust, or just plain fiddle with the sling, it consistently cuts across the right-side "twin". Fortunately my husband doesn't mind carrying it for me, so I haven't sold it on Ebay yet.The compartment is about 1.5" too narrow for my Canon Rebel xTi. It fits mostly because I don't have any accessories yet. There is a lot less space than I anticipated. I am able to fit my old Nikon FE with a 28mm lens attached along with a 70-210 zooms lens and a 43-70 zoom lens with a little room to spare for a couple canisters of film in the main compartment. The bag was designed digital cameras in mind, so film canisters don't fit in the accessory pocket. But that's a price I expect to pay for going old school.The shape of the bag means that it gets narrower at the bottom, so it doesn't hold as much as it appears that it would. I also spend a lot of time fishing around in the bag for the right lens because the bag packs from the top, and every lens I have looks the same from the top. I underestimated how much I would miss a bag the unzips and displays the entire contents of the pack at a glance.As another reviewer observed, the zipper is tight and has to be coaxed open and especially shut. I often leave it half-unzipped when I am out in the field. The rounded bottom means that it won't stand up when stored but instead must be laid flat. That means it takes up an obnoxious amount of storage space unless I want to try balancing it on my other cases and hope it doesn't slide off.On the plus side, the bag is sturdy, well padded, and so far seems to be well constructed. If you are a guy with limited equipment, this bag might work for you. If you are a woman, have bulky equipment, or routinely carry a number of lens, flashes, hoods, etc. I suggest you keep looking.
This is a the best all in one printer you could get for the price. Im able to use my computer and laptop without any wires. One of my favorite features is that it stores all my pictures onto photo smart studio which from there you can share,print,organize and much more.For those who are complaining that it is saying someone else is using your printer try putting a password on your wireless router.
After shopping around for a portable CB I decided to purchase the Cobra Road Trip and I can say that I am very happy with the product. I read alot of reviews and some stated issues with the signal range. Well it comes down to your antenna, if your using this in your house you may want to connect with an outside antenna the antenna attachment on the hand held makes this a snap. I have had no problems with the magnetic mount antenna provided with purchase when im mobile on the highway in my car. I hear the truckers, speak with no problem, and listen to the road updates on channel 19.Go with Cobra and when you lock your vehicle you can take this handheld and place in the trunck...out of viewSo breaker, breaker good buddy, watch out for that Bear in the Grass, he's hiden from his mamma and trying get you..this is Red Dog going to choke down some groceries, come on now!
When you have a good lens you need to protect it. I had a UV Protection Filter which apparently became lose and fell off. Amazon came through with product, price and delivery to save the day.
We purchased this TV at Best Buy.....within two weeks the VCR player quit working....we took it back & got another on exchange.....within a week the VCR player quit working on the exchanged TV.....we are taking it back this weekend and requesting another brand of TV. I don't think we will be purchasing Sylvania products for a while. Once bitten, twice shy....Twice bitten, a lot more smarter.I hope this review saves you some hassle. I do not recommend this TV.
I just ordered my second set of these. My first set finally cracked in the headband after ten years of use. I glued the piece that broke and wrapped electrical tape around it, so I can still use them, but I want a new set for my home studio. Highly recommended for anyone tracking near numerous open mics (like drummers).
I really don't want to destroy a large portion of my lawn, and was considering placing this pool on the asphalt car pad. I was thinking to build a 4" deep sand bed using a 22' x 22' frame of standing 2x8s --- I can get the 2x8s to be stable against the pressure of the sand. Do you think that will work?
This stand works perfectly with my Kindle Fire HD. Just place it on a desk and the Fire can be viewed at any angle with good security.Without it the Fire standard cover, although supporting it at one angle, will collapse if one changes the angle.One can use it in Portrait or Landscape view.
I bought these sleeves to use when shooting outdoor sports in the rain, The sleeves are large enough to cover all,The product itself is a high quality plastic too, this thing won't make your camera waterproof. It's to prevent rain. It's a very usable solution, stores anywhere, excellent protection.
Not really a practical deal. Comes with no memory card and it is virtually impossible to get in touch with the manufacturer. When taking the picture, you cannot see it on the LCD screen, so your best guess is necessary when capturing a moment. If you can find a more reliable, popular brand for the same price or slightly more, go for it. I'm not at all impressed with its functionality.
This is a great camera for outdoor photography. We took this camera to our Canada Trip and the result was beyond our expectation. It took excellent photographs of Niagara falls in the night using the Night Scene Mode.Also, both of my kids ( 4 and 8 yrs old) can takes great photos ( in auto mode) with this camera.It consumes lots of battery power so rechargeable batteries are recommended. I also purchased lexar media compact flash card (256MB) with this camera.
Very light and comforable. The deep bass these reproduce will surprise you. Accuracy across the bandwidth is quite good and they'll play loud (high efficiency) without distortion on portables or Soundblaster Live on computer. Buy 'em for great sound... but not ruggedness! You won't be disappointed.
Bought these for use at the office. Love the longer cord that allows me to move around without the headphones getting yanked off of my ears. Just a solid performer all around. Excellent mid-range reproduction. I know they take some time to break in, so these comments are probably a little premature. High's seem a little muted so far, but long term listening may correct that. Bass production is solid proportionally correct - definitely not over blown. Would definitely recommend and buy again - probably look at what the upper end at Grado has to offer.
It was easier (lazier!) for me to order this ink from Amazon. The HIGH CAPACITY cartridges saves money and you don't have to replace cartridges as often.
This filter is good for protecting the lens of the camera to avoid damage and suffers no scratches and protect the camera
The WVC11b is a GREAT camera...for 1997.Perhaps it's too harsh to inflict this camera with the standards of a 2005 user, yet it fails miserably at being anything useful, other than a novelty in this modern age.This camera REQUIRES the use of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above. That is understandable in 1997, but not in 2005. Many people now choose to use stable and robust broswers such as Firefox, Safari, and Opera.ONLY PC USERS can view this camera stream. Even then, it must be viewed through a horrible web interface served from the camera itself.If you think CYBERSPACE is new slang and LOVE Internet Explorer and poor image quality...this camera is for you.If you want a flexible webcam which allows you to use the video content in a myriad of useful ways...pass this one up.There are much better choices to be found.
great little unit. good sound but no tweaks. great tuner. bought to play my ipod tunes which it does very well. just could be louder although bitrate has a lot to do with that. I play itunes on laptop through the ipal and that works excellent. not sure yet about battery life yet, have not had it long enough but it seems fine. might give battery 5 stars.
We're going to be dropping our DirecTV after 13 years of service. This was the last piece of the puzzle we needed (along with Netflix and hulu+) as the rest of my family would not allow me to terminate service unless we had local stations.Our home is situated in a valley - the name of our area has "valley" in its name. We have an old antenna on our roof that's been there since we've moved in 10 years ago. Hooking up a digital to analog converter box got us one local independent/public station and nothing else.Reading many, many antenna reviews on Amazon as well as across the web over the past month, I was torn between the DB8 and the ClearStream CS4. I have to say that having purchased the DB8, which pretty much came about as a toss up, I still have no idea which is better. However, the DB8 is working fantastically for us thus far.The antenna arrived a couple days ago - very quick shipping from Amazon or wherever they shipped it from. Yesterday, I decided to take a little time and put it together. I didn't use any tools, just tightened the screws and wing nuts with my fingers. The directions/pictures were quite easy to follow - just needed to lay out the pieces and think about each step before doing it too quickly. With the antenna propped against a chair on the floor of our family room, and a cable running across the floor to the converter box we were picking up maybe 10 to 15 stations from both NYC and Philly. When purchasing, I was concerned that I would have to go mount it on the roof - and this antenna does not really give you a good feeling that it could withstand the elements very well. However, with the great reception we're getting indoors without even having it off the ground, I'm very confident and excited about how much better reception we'll have once I get it installed up in the attic along with an amp.The antenna is quite small and weighs very little in comparison to some of the others which have a 10 to 15 foot span which would definitely have to go outside on the roof.If anyone has experience/comparison between the CS4 and DB8 please attach/post comments - as I'm sure that I can't be the only one who's had this dilemma.Update:I've been so happy with this antenna, reception, and the setup we have that I've purchased a second to point in another direction to pull in even more stations.
For a fairly expensive item, I would have expected the VCR portion to work longer than it did. We only used this TV for long car rides, so it was used maybe 10 times before it broke. With only a 90 day warranty, we got very little use out of it and are out of luck. Would not recommend buying this product.
I read alot of reviews about this tv but many are wrong. I believe that this tv is the best tv I have ever owned. The picture is great, the dvd player does vibrate alittle but onyl when you have a very high graphics dvd (ex. The Matrix). I am actually looking to buy another tv and Apex is the brand I am buying.
I have a new pricey Canon digital camera and can't believe the terribly uncomfortable large strap that came with it... itchy and bulky. So I searched for a good, comfy strap... and took a chance on this one. So glad I did-- it's made all the difference! The strap does exactly what it should- holds the camera securely and with a gel type cushioning that makes carrying my camera NO BIG DEAL! Thank you! And great price!
well i had previously reviewed this and put one star and it was taked offf i wonder why but then i realized it was my crappy tv so i decided to check it on a newer samsung and let me tell you that this cable is awesome the picture quality is so beautiful im thinkin of buying more
The cable seems to perform as expected. The only problem I have is, like many other people have mentioned, the loud popping sound between music played. I think this is a flaw in Windows Media Player and the Blackjack and not this cord.For the little money I spent, it was good.
The cable I ended up with works *great* - it's high quality construction (very durable) and carries a solid signal even over such a long distance. The first cable was much thinner and the signal broke up often, but after emailing the seller they express shipped a replacement and I got it three days later. The result is that I ended up with a good cable, but it took a little work - which was totally worth it for the price.
I am on my second sample of this keyboard and I imagine the same problem will develop with it, that did with my first one: namely, that several of the cheap key decals (showing the numbers and letters, etc.) will wear/rub off within a few months!In general this is a great keyboard, except for the fact that Microsoft, like most other keyboard manufacturers now, uses cheap decals on the keys instead of indented and painted key letters and numbers. A fairly large number of these decals (the most used keys, of course) wore off within months, on my first keyboard. I am a touch typist, so this problem isn't as serious for me as it would be for someone who doesn't touch type, by the way.And the space bar is a little loud, I agree with the other complaints about this problem, but I'm not sure it needs to be split, although the length of the bar does seem perhaps to be contributing to the noise issue. For sure, the space bar needs to be quieter and somewhat easier to activate. Otherwise, the ergonomic layout and performance of this keyboard is very good.Now, those cheap decals...that's the primary issue with this product! Otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars...
Having a Newly Purchased Laptop, I needed a Cable lock with a Kensington connection.After searching Amazon.com and seeing this one at a great price, I purchased it.After it arrived quickly, this cable lock attached easily and quickly to my Laptop and with the loop on one end it made it easy to wrap around the leg of my desk and securing it very safely.This CablesToBuy 3.5 Ft Laptop/Notebook Security Cable Lock is a Great Product at a Great Price and I'm Glad I Purchased it.Daniel W.
These are the only 3 things that bother me about this device. All other features are awesome!1. Customizing a playlist is a pain. The manual says that it sorts things automatically and it's easy to view them ... this is not true. I use this mp3 player mostly to listen to audio lessons, and most of my files are titled something like "Lesson 1A", "Lesson 1B", and so on. I tried giving them different track numbers and albums, but the sort it comes up with is all wacko ... never in the chronological lesson order that it once was in the CDs. In fact, I don't know what kind of sorting it uses. It's not by name, title, track, album, nor date. I tried a variety of combinations and it's hopeless. The only workaround I found was to change the album name and only play this album. But I have to do this per lesson set, instead I wanted to list them (all the tracks in all the CDs) per artist. I had a Rio500 player and I was able to customize the list in the order I wanted and the device would show them in that order only. I really miss this feature.2. The repeat AB feature is not very quick. If you want a portion repeated in a loop, you need to press the A section a couple of seconds sooner to start the repeat cycle later ... always have to rewind and try again because the loop is just never timed right the first time.3. Cannot rewind from beginning of one file to end of the previous file. This feature is really useful if you have like a 30 min audio and want to get to the very end. For this device, you have to start forwarding from the beginning, which takes forever.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
perfect for a family, a mother, a child, for EVERYBODY! i've had it for 4 moths and its perfect. I can take all the pictures i want, etc etc. Everybody loves the color! Loved it!Buy it!
I purchased this card for my digital camera (old one was 1 gb). Worked just fine, i think its faster than my old card as well.
I have had mine for 4 years now running 24/7.I use it as a backup drive for files and images. I have used it with different OS's, Win2k, XP Pro and Win7.Never had one issue from this unit.
Arrived and works as described. Holds my 52&#34; flat screen and does an outstanding job when you need to move the screen. I would purchase again if needed.
Very happy with product. Easy to set up. Bought two and bought a RJ45 crossover adaptor for $3 off Ebay to link the two switches together (which worked perfectly). The only problem is that Amazon has its photos wrong. The product they ship has power input (110v ac) on REAR, and all port lights and RJ45 outputs on FRONT. Initially i was going to send the switches back as i wanted power and outputs on rear with just lights visible on front as this would have given a neater finish .... but decided just to deal with them as this is the newer designed version from D-link. Hopefully Amazon will update their old photos soon !!!
I ordered 4 packs of 5 for a Sony Mavica CD digital camera. I was only able to format 5 out of 20 discs successfully. All others ended with a format error. It could be the camera but I doubt it because of the fact that 5 out of the 20 formatted successfully.
If they put more USB ports into laptops, I wouldn't needed to buy this. However, am so happy that I have it. Can plug in many items in one Hub.
This is my first portable hard drive, and after 6 months I am still very pleased with it. It's a very convenient size so you can take your music and files with you wherever you go, and it is also plug and play, which means that you can access files without having to install software on every computer you use it with. Another good feature is that it works for both PCs or Macs. It's also useful as a backup hard drive to protect music files and docs in case your main computer fails.
I got this Pocket PC PDA recently, but in the process I ditched Windows and moved to Linux (LindowsOS 4.0). I quickly found that PocketPCs tie you to Microsoft applications on the PC side. I also found the PocketPC software harder to move around than in the PalmOS of the Palm IIIc that I had before this.Conclusion: I sold this Toshiba PDA and got myself a Palm Tungsten, and now I feel back at home. The color screen is crisp, there are thousands of third party applications, and the OS is simpler to move around.The Palm Tungsten, on the other hand, comes with windows software for the PC side but there is plenty of Linux software available to sync the PDA to the desktop PC. With Windows CE, there are no such choices.
I've been using my 512 meg 40X Lexar card in my Canon Digital Rebel for some time now. I have found the speed of this card is much faster in both saving and downloading images compared to a standard SanDisk card. Speed is comparable to the SanDisk UltraII card which is very similar to the Lexar 40X. The included USB cable is only for Lexar cards, but it's a really nice, compact unit. Be careful to download the Image Rescue software from the card before you erase the card (the software is on the flash card).When taking burst mode shots (2.5 fps) the save time is easily twice as fast as a standard card. As with anything, what you are taking a picture of and the settings on the camera will affect how much data is being written, and thus how fast it is perceived by the user.Not all cameras can take full advantage of the speed, so check with Lexar or your camera maker to make sure the camera itself can write data this fast. Even if your camera can't take full advantage of the speed, it is really nice to be able to copy images to your computer so much faster than regular flash using the jump cable.
Affordable easy install to upgrade an older desktop. Dramatic increase in performance, should have done long ago, now have more life from an older model.
Great product. Clean sounds with ample control. Purchase came very timely.
This is indeed a good product, very high quality cables, but when they arrived I learned that you could get the same thing at local retailers for about $5 cheaper. That is not a big deal, but that is the reason I gave this product 4 instead of 5 stars.
Yup, all of the reviews saying that the photos are grainy aretrue -- but then again we're not paying for a (high quality) digital camera here are we? Realistically, this little accessory is worth the price for what you get -- the quality is about the same as you would get with most webcams. The only features I wish it had are a lens cap and a flash. The pictures are great for emailing or websites.By the way, this thing works right out of the box. Plug it in to your Visor's Springboard and it just works -- nothing to install -- brilliant. I was taking pictures 2 minutes after I opened it on Christmas. There is software that has to be installed in your computer in order for the pictures to download during your hotsync, but it's super-easy.
High quality of transmission, true 2 miles range.
The item sits in one spot. I was hoping that it would be able to turn. Also, my laptop overheats when using this product.
Great TV, no complaints. Got it for $1400, all in. Phenominal picture.
I keep getting "format drive" but when I try to do that I keep getting "write protected". I've been searching the internet for solutions but none of them have worked. I would not buy this product again --- AVOID!!!!
Bought the item because I needed hot chocolate after kiteboarding in the winter. I am very satisfied with performance as everyone's previous reviews were accurate. I tested the thermos when it arrived, poured hot water in it and left it there for 24 hours. It was just as hot after 24 hours indoors. Tested the same water after 36 hours, I can still make hot tea! I think 48 hours later, it started to get slightly warm, rather than HOT. I carry the thermos when I'm in a conference room and it's always cold in conference rooms so I can enjoy hot tea without getting up to make one. Kudos to the engineering by NISSAN:) I love my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder as well so I think these engineers really make quality that is hard to beat.
I seldom purchase extended warranty options for items under $1,000, but I did on this one. Register it online and Sharp will prompt you with an extended warranty offer. Hm; wonder if they know something? If you buy the HR300U, part with the extra $40 for a year's extended warranty. You may need it.I bought mine May 20, 2004. Happily recorded shows--mainly sporting events--to the hard drive, then dubbed them onto DVD. Worked great for about four months...and the original factory warranty is 90-days parts, 12 months labor. It still records to the HD like a champ, but after creating about 35 DVDs, that was all she wrote...literally. It won't dub a thing to DVD, presents a generic "an error has occurred" message that isn't documented, and the best Sharp customer service could suggest was to clean the laser lens. I don't even use this machine for DVD playback; I have an upsampling Samsung for that. So the unit has had very little actual DVD-in-drive time and, of course, cleaning the lens did nothing. Three different brands of blank DVDs and about a dozen in the trash now following failed recording, and my only option is to package the unit up and ship it off for "repair." Of course, I have about 20 hours of can't-be-replaced material on the hard drive that I can't move to DVD, and I'm not confident that will survive the shipping and repair.Out of all the electronics purchases I've made the past three years, this is absolutely the one I regret.
Haven't had a chance to install the detector yet so this is only a warning about the shipping.I have spend the past 2 days chasing the USPS guy who is carrying around my package trying to deliver. Come to find out, Gadget Town (Amazon) sends this detector signature required! They don't tell you that for some reason.As far as comments about customer service, Bel is owned by Passport/Escort. It is in fact the same lousy customer service people. Have no idea why they are so frickin rude. I have owned Passport in the past and have had to deal with them. if only the company that owns them would notice the sucky customer service! But, with that said, the detectors are the best on the market! Just my .02
I brought this lense over 4 years ago and it is going well. Never any major problems. Solid and reliable. Best in bright setting and scenic shots. It is slow to focus in low light and if you are close to the bounds of it's minimum 6 ft / 2 m distance. if you want those Long shots and don't have the BIG money of the more expensive lenses. . . It is well worth it.
I was impressed by the features of this printer. I purchased it to print tech manuals, two sided pages.very happy with the first 60 manuals or so. Setup was not that difficult and operation was simple.After the baby cartridge supplied with the printer ran out of black ink, I let the printer sit for about two months, partly because I did not need it and partly to get the best online prices for a new cartridge (unavailable incidently in my small town)After installing the new cartridge, nothing but trouble, in fact complete non-operation.I suspect that the ink conduit from the Ink Cart to the Print head contains dried ink. Very poor designing. A problem that can't be corrected by just inserting new units.Some sensor also shut down the printer operation with any cart. The services do not perform either; alignment or head cleaning.It may be due to my negligence in not replacing the cart sooner. But they should expect a knucklehead to do so!
The color and picture are excellent. My only complaint is that the monitor makes a weird snapping sound every 30 seconds after I turn it on. This lasts for about 5 minutes.
I bought the Netgear over the Linksys to save a few bucks. My router sits between my DSL modem and my PC. I also have a wireless Mac.Everything installed OK, but I wasn't able to get the router working at all until I found (on my own) a new firmware download and rebooting the PC. After a few hours, I was able to get a wireless internet connection for my mac. They earn 1 star for basic functionality.However, I still can't get my Mac to see my PC, and Netgear has about the WORST support I've ever experienced. I have scoured their website, but found nothing that handles the connectivity issues I'm hitting.The phone support nimrods simply read canned scripts to you, not listening to the problem...I was told "we don't handle Mac issues here" even though the box clearly promises connectivity between Macs and PCs. They were more than happy to offer PAID technical support to resolve the issue.So several weeks in, and I still can't see my PC from my wireless Mac, and I feel like my options are exhausted. I won't buy anything else from Netgear; their attitude has soured me on the company.
Have had my SimpleTech CF reader for about 8 months and have had no problems with it at all. I got it to try and eek out more battery life out of my Canon Elph and also to bypass using the camera to transfer images, (I personally don't like the software that came with my camera to transfer the images)I'm on a Mac, plug this in to a USB port, slide in your CF card and a little icon pop's up on your desktop (like a zip disk would) and you copy the images to your desktop. Delete the images from your CF card, eject card. and you're done. Pretty simple stuff. I'm satisfied after 8 months.Good Luck :-)
I got this camera because I bought a different one and when I took it back to Circut city, they only let me make an exchange. Best mistake I ever made. I really love this camera. I use it most everyday. Here are my Tips....I like how it will automatically adjust its apature. But it sets it for the brightest part of the picture. So if your subject is in the shade, point the camera to just the shade and hold the shutter button half way to have the camera set for that light. Then you can take the pic with the subject in the shade and light.I love the movie mode. It gobbles up a lot of disc space, but with a 128 mb CF you'll still have plenty of room. The AVI it produces is a compressed avi which Premiere 6.5 won't allow me to edit with. So I use my Easy CD Creator 5 Platium and go to its edit video mode. Then I load my compressed avi and output it to a MPG2. Then I can use it with my Premiere 6.5 to edit it with the pictures for a awesome slide and video production.Great camera you will definitly be happy with.
I bought the C520 in Jan 2008 and found it to be pretty easy to use, although the interface can be maddening at times.The biggest complaints I have are (1) Re-boots frequently and (2) Maps hopelessly out of date. The re-boots occur when the volume on the text-to-speech is muted - after a while I get really annoyed at the 'GPS babe" announcing that I'll need to turn in 700', 400', 200' etc (it's like having my wife giving me directions!) Oh, then she announces for me to turn left at the next turn - after I've already passed the turn (again, my wife...) The unit will run for a few minutes and then re-boot, not a good thing when you're traveling in traffic and need to know where the next turn will be!The maps are very out-of-date; however, I was willing to pay the $80 to update the software. Unfortunately, after going through the web form on their online store, I was informed that "this merchant does not accept this credit card." I had selected American Express from the drop-down box, but they don't accept Amex??? When I wrote them asking what the problem was, they ignored me for two weeks, and when I wrote again, they indignantly responded that "the problem has been corrected." Well, it hasn't - I wrote to tell them that about a month ago and have never heard back. I don't know what country these guys are in, but when I can afford it, I'm buying something "Made in the U.S.A." - this is a waste of my time.
Received this card and it did not work. What bothers me most is amazon is so hard to reach to return it. This should be an easy process. Makes me hesitant to shop amazon anymore for this type of item.
Fast time on delivery and price was great. My only problem is I need original HP cartridge for my printer and this wasn't so the color magenta was the only color printing. My mistake, not the sellers. I would use them again.
I rate these 4 stars for the product itself, 5 stars considering the price. they are not the highest quality sound in the world but very close, and for such a low price I think it's a steal. also they fit my ears very well and comfortably. I hate the feeling of in-ear headphones, and my old earphones were always falling out, so these are perfect for the fit.
I only used my headset lightly for a couple of months before the unit developed an intermittent connection at the on/off switch. It has basically become unusable after one airline flight and about half-a-dozen walks.The unit also has some design problems. The unit lacks a volume control, which would have made this much more usable. The battery cover also tends to come off when turning the unit on and off. Finally, the headset was a little bulky to carry in my briefcase - a folding design would have made it much easier to travel with this unit.The noise cancellation worked ok, but was nowhere near as good as my Bose noise-reduction headphones.Unit was OK, but not worth the $50 price tag.
Got the batteries. The connector fit the phone, but the battery wouldn't fit in the back of the Uniden Dect 6.0 phone. White battery MODEL BT-446. Not happy.
We purchased this unit for airplane travel for my 4-year-old son. I chose this unit because the screen pivots forward which allows the unit to sit on the small table in front of you without having to be close to the forward edge. It also has the added benefit of being out of the way when the person in the seat in front of you decides to recline the seat.The picture is clear and crisp, and there was plenty of volume for two headsets. The 6-hour rated battery was able to power the unit thru two full length feature movies.I wish my parents had one of these when I was a child...
Everything fits great in this spacious bag. It is also very comfortable to carry.
I love this mouse! Logitec has a real winner here. Our cat ate the tails off of both of our corded mice, but fortunately for me I'd already purchased one of these.It was an easy plug, load and play device. It performs flawlessly. I've had it for six months and would never go back. I have another model logitec cordless track ball with a thumb operated , and smaller ball on a different computer. It's twitchier & easier to overshoot a target on the screen. The index finger actually has more dexterity than the thumb. Thumbs are good for clamps but not as good for manipulation.This one is vastly superior. I just bought a second one for backup in case this one fails. I tried it left handed based on another review and while it did not fit the hand as well, it was still easy to use. The thumb still operates the same three primary buttons. The little finger still operates the same button. The only real difference is tha I found myself operating the track ball with the space between the first & second joints of my index finger, instead of the tip and you don't get the palm rest.After about 6 months on AA alkaline batteries it still operates well at 6' to 7' distances. Farther away than I can really see the screen.
I bought this unit for backup and chose Iomega because the Zip drive backup software was excellent. This unit seemed to be erratic and had special problems backing up email with attachements; somehow it recognized the existence of an attachment but could not find it. The result was that it constantly asking what to do, abort or cancel? It appears that not all of my work has been backed up, perhaps because of my response; it had to be "abort", for "cancel" merely postponed the same question.The real problem was with tech support when I turned the computer off after the DVD drive was unable to stop itself from constantly saving the same file. Upon rebooting the computer would not start. I tried on line searching in FAQs using the precise wording I first saw in the error window, but no such information was available. The tech support site promises the option to talk to a human being for $25, which is not unreasonable. But there is no telephone anywhere on the web site; instead, it asks for a credit card number. After filling out three pages of forms and clicking on "submit" nothing happened. I do not mind paying for technical support, but I do expect to be able to make contact.I doubt I will purchase another Iomega product.
I was so hoping this product would live up to the description. On paper, this product looks awesome, but I was let down and disappointed when I received it. It was that disappointment you felt when Dad missed your 1st little league game. This product is NOT worth $219.99. It is NOT a good product. While the product design/concept idea is great, the quality/craftsmanship is horrible. This is my first MP3 player and I was looking for something that had it all and was reasonably priced (I got mine on sale for $99.99). I will list the pros and cons below.PRO:1) Has a built in USB connector (Player is designed like a beefed up Thumb drive with display)2) Easy to learn graphic interface (I didnt need to read the manual, its that easy)3) At 1GB, has lots of storage space4) Drag and drop capability (You can use it to store anything)5) You can delete files from the player6) Multiple repeat/random configurations7) You can increase/decrease the tempo of songs8) Extras like FM tuner and voice recorderYou would think with all those PROs its a good deal; However, the CONs clearly show cheap construction.CON:1) Poor materials used for housing (Im afraid of breaking it. Cheap plastic used. Item is made in China. Trim is painted in that fake chrome paint that flakes off given time)2) USB cover cap falls off (Does not snap into place and if shook, the cap falls off. You could loose the cap and not even know it)3) Battery consumption horrible (They claim 12 hours on 1 AAA, when I only get 2 hours if I am lucky)4) Battery cover loose (Comes off too easily)5) Shuts off for no apparent reason (While there is a sleep timer, I made sure this function was turned off and it still does it)6) Cheap headphones7) Arm band is universal/not designed for player (While exercising, player tends to shimmy out of sleeve)8) Arm band water permeable (Sweat soaks through arm band and gets player wet)In short, there are a lot of great features and has the potential to be great MP3 player, but until Visual Land uses better quality materials and work the bugs out...Unfortunately I rate the player as a piece of Junk. Go with the well known companies instead.
The rolls are very hot to handle well when you put them in your hair
This excellent lens by Tokina is well worth the 470 price tag. Capture extremely wide angle photographs for half the price of the Nikon 12-24. It is sharp, reliable and built incredibly well.UPDATE:11/09Been using this lens for over a year now and it really handles well. Super sharp and excellent image quality. Now it's only $399... wow.
I watch a lot of DVD's and just recently I decided to buy a home theater system. The high end home theaters are too much for my wallet so I looked around for the home theater in a box. I saw the LG LGDVT418 and loved it. It comes with 4 floor standing speakers, instead of 4 small ones that you have to find a table to sit them on. The subwoofer gives enough "oomph" for all the medias that could play on the DVD, including DVDs, audio CDs, and even MP3 CDs. Overall this is a great bargain for anyone who wants a home theater/DVD player but not the home theater price.
Good quality, great sound...love its bass and really reduce the surrounding noise.Nice package, and came with two travel bags so its easy and confortable to carry on my pockets + protects earphones and cable.Im so happy that I will buy it again if I loose them.... =)
I received the cables in a timely fashion, they were in brand new condition and are working fabulously.
I live in the north side of Phoenix, AZ and for years I've been using a Terk TV-3 amplified rabbit ears. Anyway, I manage to knock it off the telly and now the UHF thingie is hanging off. The Magnavox Mant-400 sounded very spiffy and hi-tech in its specs so I ordered one. It arrived today and it's already back in the box for return shipment. Imagine my surprise when the Fox channel and PBS, which I could always bring in decently, even with my old unamplified RCA rabbit ears, faded in a blizzard no matter what I did with the antenna and gain. If you're looking for an indoor antenna, give the Terk TV-3 a try. It's the best I've used, even when broken.
This tape lasts a good while, and I purchased it at a much better cost than the ridiculous markup at places like OfficeMax or Office Depot.Nothing but a good experience, and will buy from again.
This is my first digital camera and I am very happy with it. I wanted certain features and had a limited budget and this camera fit both well! When I received the camera, I sat down and went through everything. Now I can just pick it up and shoot. I don't use my camera a ton, so I can't comment on battery life. The pictures are great, the video feature with sound is great and it is easy to use. A great buy!
I generally stick to purchasing OEM accessories, especially for cameras, as I find that they usually have the highest quality. However, I'm starting to rethink this after purchasing this product.The lens adapter itself is nicely constructed (although a bit shouty about it's brand and country of manufacture), going on solidly and with no issues. However, the hood has caused me nothing but trouble. The second it was screwed onto a Canon UV filter, mounted on the adapter, it loosened the glass, which now rattles around in the ring and annoying me to no end. I was careful not to tighten it too much, but it didn't matter. When I tried to screw it onto the lens adapter without the UV filter, it mis-threaded, despite my most careful efforts, and nearly had to break it to get it off again. Very disappointing, considering I haven't even taken one shot yet.
It's a great idea that hasn't been perfected yet. I would recommend it to my friends.Some pitfalls are: the unstable USB connection--leaving the Flip in an awkward position when connected to the computer, some recognition problems, and constant program freezes during the download phase.
I bought this router to hook into my broadband wireless network at home, because I wanted to be able to have my friends and family to be able to use their laptops via the BBW ISP. I have been using the Belkin for five months and it is a chronic pain in the you-know-what. The ISP technical folks I have consulted on several occasions have repeatedly told me that they absolutely do NOT recommend the Belkin -- it is unreliable and a constant problem. I have tried to get assistance from Belkin, but to no avail. Why did I buy this piece of garbage?
I priced this camera for $200 at a large retail. For $100, it is an excellent buy. It has all the option needed and more.
The Denon DCM-65 is my second piece of audio equipment that I have gotten from AMAZON.I must say the deals on such good brand name equipment is mind blowing.When the CD player arrived I hooked it up to my Nakamichi AV3S Pro Logic recever.The sound that comes from the four speakers(2 Infinity SM120 &amp; 2 Boston Acoustics A100)is amazing,it's almost like hearing my CDs for the first time.The HDCD filter is a wonderful feature as well.Just look on your CDs for HDCD and put it in the player.When a HDCD is in the player a red light will come on next to the display.HDCDs sound amazing,I really could not believe what I was hearing.Take my word on this one,HDCDs really do sound great.The player is set up very well,everything you need &amp; not a bunch of buttons that you dont need.The player also has a handy remote that is very easy to use.One feature I like is the disc exchange.This is simply if you are listening to a disc,just hit the open/close button &amp; put in another CD.To sum it up a great 5 Disc CD Changer at another Great AMAZON price.Once again you really need to check out HDCDs and this player has the filter to play them. Thank You once again AMAZON.
If you want a good, better, or best printer, this is not the printer for you. Ecspecially if you what to print pictures.This printer prints horrible pictures, it will print words OK.My advice is to LOOK ELSEWHERE for your printer!
It is just amazing how much storage 2gb really is. I get over 1000 pictures from my camera. It is a great product, and I would recomend this product to anyone.
My iPod headphones were average at best when I bought them and over the course of a few months they degraded to the point where they were downright crackily and the bass in songs had to be 'remembered' and mentally added to the track.So the quest was on to find heaphones that would sound better, stay in my ears during running /gym and be resonably priced. After a positive initial listening experience (at my desk) - going to the gym and even just walking made these headphones pop out. I bought these headphones on the promise they would be 'secure' in my ears - but at least for me, the 'twist to fit' part actually worked to move the buds OUT of my ears - I tried the various attachments without success. This was very frustrating especially because you need a good fit for bass reproduction. The volume slider was a bonus - it doesn't control the full scale of volume but is good for when you need to quickly drop volume to hear things.I took them back to the retail outlet (in Australia) and explained my gripe. They thankfully allowed me to return the headphones even though they can't re-sell due to heath and safety and the product wasn't FAULTY as such, just not good for me. I got a pair of Sennheiser CX300s and I can happily say they - fit much better, have better bass, a decent soundstage for headphones and while they aren't 'noise cancelling' the airtight fit does block out heaps of background noise.-=Lip=-
We bought this printer to replace an older model HP that was very outdated and slow. Will mainly be used for business documents. We are very pleased with our purchase. Simple to set-up, and very easy to use ALL functions. Found the best price at AMAZON.COM by purchasing during their HP Big Event...a little less than $135, including very quick...free delivery as well. Ordered on the 6th and delivered on the 10th, even with the super saver shipping (shipping confirmation stated delivery would be 17-21). Quick, quality printing in a compact, lightweight machine.
Got this to replace a 550 at church. The remote is terrible. It does not allow the easy selection of tracks. It seems to be designed primarily for disc selection. We need to select different hymns from different discs. Will have to look for a universal remote that will work with it. Cartridge system is great, much better than a carousel. Pioneer makes good products have used their equipment for years.
i bought this recently and used it perhaps 5 times? and one day i plugged it in... and it doesn't turn on or anything. what happened? did i get a defective one? other than it dying on me after 5 uses, it's pretty decent but it doesn't really get that hot... i think i will revert back to a 'traditional' hair dryer instead of this "hyprid" air brush... doesn't really do anything special.
I received from TechCopy what appears to be a new-in-box cartridge that was on a shelf somewhere for a long time. There was a CompUSA price tag on it and the box looked old and dusty. This is not surprising for an obsolete printer and this in itself was not a problem however, the print quality was faded as compared to the cartridge it was replacing. My venerable LaserJet 1100 (at least 12 years old) still works fine so I am not interrested in replacing it but GOOD cartridges are all but impossible to find now. Since I don't use this printer for important work I will continue to use faded cartridges but I would pay more than $35 for a decent one.
Um, if you've bought a Panasonic industrial plasma set for home theater viewing, you'd be dumb NOT to get this HDMI input adapter card. With Panasonic's shortage of HD inputs, this is the only option for true HD signal processing that's completely digital-digital. If you are buying one of the TH-series plasma, buy this too!
Beautiful. This convenient little product was the cheapest and easiest upgrade I've ever used. It definitely improved the speed of my peripherals that are rated at 2.0 USB. This little guy significantly improved the performance of the peripherals on my servicable but dinosaur laptop. If you're a "drive it into the ground" computer user like me, crack the wallet and go for it.
All in all I feel this is the best Ipod "dock" system. The sound for the money is unbeatable. Is it room filling sound like the Bose? No. But it is also half the price and it has better sound than any other player I have tried. The rechargeable battery is great for taking it to work, I just have to get an updated Ipod with a battery that lasts and long as the battery in this! (I have gen 4 ipod that drains quickly) This does charge the Ipod, but only when pluged in. It won't charge the Ipod with it's battery. It would be nice to have an AM radio as well because I listen to a lot of sports talk, but the AUX input makes it easy to attach a walkman. The remote is not very responsive, but again, this is well worth the price, especially here on Amazon.com. Very happy and very satisfied with this purchase.
I was sad to see many users having issues after a few years of owning this camera. I've had mine for about 4 years now, and after several thousands pics (and dropping it a couple times), I've been fortunate to not have any problems.
These disks work better than the Memorex that I have used in the past. Write speed could be a little faster, but you get what you pay for.
Besides all the comments about setting it up, and it took me many hours to do that along with 2-3 tech support people, once set up it still doesn't work as advertised. Here is just ONE of the issues: If my wife logs on the network with her laptop before I do, then I log on, then she shuts down, I am offline when she shuts down. It shows I am connected and it shows I have a strong signal but I am unable to do anything and the little monitor in the task pane indicates it isn't doing anything. The only solution we have found over many weeks is that I have to get up, go in the other room, and unplug the range extender. Just about the instant I do that my laptop will connect directly to the router, albeit with a weak signal. The RE comes back up and searches for the router. 2-3 minutes later my laptop will connect to the RE and I am back online with a good signal.Tech says this is impossible! their instructions are only to get me back online by resetting and lots of other things that I don't need to do. I just need to unplug/plug back in. My wife is an IT manager and I have been involved with computers since the late 70's, and hired consultants with her company can't figure it out either.I would not recommend this product because of this and the other many set up issues. Another thing is that a neighbor, living a much longer way from my router and laptop, using 2wire, blasts my router out of the water, so to speak. It is his signal that caused me to get the RE. I have a 2-wire at the office and set up was simple and it works without any issues.
We had ordered phone batteries from another source which didn't last. So far this battery has satisfied our expectations and the ordering and receiving has been a good experience. Thank you..
This Sony Walkman WM-FX241 has digital tuning with 40 digital station presets (10AM/30FM). Other features include direct band selector, auto scan tuning preset. A word to the wise, it has up to 25 Hours* of battery life. Takes 2 AA batteries.Accessories that come with the walkman are stereo headphones and a vinyl visible front carry case with plastic belt clip. Function features are radio AM/FM buttons, Off, presets, tuning, hold (only locks the radio controls) and mega bass. Tape player features Play, Rewind, FF, Stop. Only problem the tape player doesn't have the reverse mechanism for playing a tape from side to side without taking the tape out and turning it over. Other controls are for tape type (NORM*CrO2/Metal), broadcast reception (DX*Local) and AVLS (NORM*Limit, contols volume from max to min to protect your ears).In my honest opinion it's a nice little gadget for taking on jogs, walks, work or classes. CAUTION: The OFF button can easily be turned on. So be careful how you store it or just remove the batteries when not using it is my suggestion. Maybe Sony should have stuck with the old model types where the buttons were on the sides of the player and not the facing.
Work fine until they get broken. Would look for a better made set if I ever want another set. Don't need them now.
Bought the unit, battery charged the first time after 4 hours. After that, tried to play unit for first car trip. The battery is dead and does not recharge. Defective battery. I've had no response from manufacturer after two attempts via e-mail, tried customer support hotline.....cold. No answer after on hold for 45 minutes. Beware. Buy a famous name product. Their support should be better. Any support is better than none.
Considering I'm one that avoids reading instructions first...I found this camera idea for me. However, I was so impressed with the quality of picture, and easy of auto operation, that I started reading. This camera has a world of features, and offers a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.
The straps on it could've been slightly longer. It just barely fit the sun visor. But it is a great and easy way to access your CDs.
This wire is awesome , great wire consistent and thick . Very good shielding on the wireAlmost like RCA cable size wise great go your home theater
Unfortunately, this Sony adapter has several bugs in its software (that it loads into the radio when attached) and one of them is major - this unit will not resume play where it stopped when the ignition was shut off; instead it always starts from the first song in the iPod. Scrolling through songs to find your old place is not fast or convenient on the radio, and thus you are pretty much left with suffle play only. Another more minor bug is that when returning from an adjustment mode, the display does not return to it's full setting until something like the display button is pressed. This kind of sloppiness is not typical of Sony when dealing with Sony products, but is Sony's typical NIH (not invented here) attitude when dealing with a rival's product.
I like it and would recommend it to anyone. I bought it with [...] dollars rebate, so the price was good also.
I looked at a lot of the higher-end products, including those by WaterField Designs. While I'm sure they're great, they're also considerably more expensive than this sleeve. Mobile Edge has a real winner here. The zippered front pouch, while relatively small, is enough to carry a Mighty Mouse and the power adapter. What else do you really need? I carry this sleeve in an LL Bean backpack, the same one I had in high school 15 years ago. While I doubt the Mobile Edge will hold up that long, I also won't shed any tears if it doesn't... because of the price. Combine this with an iSkin ProTouch FX and you have all the accessories you really need for a new MacBook.
I wasted a lot of time trying to dim my on camera flash sufficiently so it wouldn't affect light output with studio strobes. I tried every setting down to 1/64, various diffusers, etc. What a waste. This item is perfect.
this cooler is just what i needed. works great with my 17" sony vaio laptop.keeps everything cool.
Great Tuner for the money very good fit and finish TEAC is a great company perfect for 2nd or office system
I bought this camera for a snorkeling trip on Maui last year. I put rechargable batteries in it and it took some nice stills, relative to the silt level in the water. It has some shutter lag, and as with any underwater camera the flash lit up the silt when it was present. To my amazement, the video setting turned out to be the strong point of the camera. I ran into some areas that were heavily populated with fast moving fish and the video was incredible. There is no audio, but it is not needed. The colors are clear and the resolution is very good. Several times a turtle or fish nearly hits the lens, but the camera keeps it in focus to a very close range. I got nearly ten minutes of green sea turtle video and it was spectacular. I put them on DVD and the resolution is very good. The manual says it can only handle 512 mb SD cards, but mine took a 2 gig SD without problems. The recahrgable batteries are a necessity as the AAA heavy duties don't cut it. I used 2 900 mah rechargable AAAs, and brought along backups if needed. I never had to change on the fly, but the battery monitor showed low levels frequently. It worked much better than any of the $60 35 mm underwater camers I've used. I'd go take photos and come back and load them on my laptop and go back and take more. It was a lot of fun.
I have taken some awesome pictures with this...My outdoor action shots are soooo good that people are offering me more money than what I'm asking for them...Thanks Tiffen for protecting my SIGMA 24-70 F/2.8 82mm lens and providing another good product for me to bragg on.
AMAZON DID NOT PUT THIS IN SEARCH ENGINES RIGHT, IT'S NOT 60 MINUTES TAPE, ITS BAD ANYWAY!
Received PocketWizard right on time, as promised. Product is great - worth the investment high-quality remote flash trigger. I would definitely recommend getting the package deal with the case for 2 PocketWizards. Case is great to store them and throw in your camera bag.One note of learning - be sure to also purchase the right type of sync cord to connect the PocketWizard to the flash! I didn't and assumed the cord came with the remotes. Not true - my error. So get the right cord to fit your flash
Needed a second cradle to leave it mounted in my second bike. Makes swapping the GPS between bikes much easier. Wish they weren't so much money, but Garmin sets the price.
The internal antenna of my TV only picked up 5 or 6 channels, depending on the weather outside.At the beginning of the USA/Ghana World Cup Game today, I wasn't picking up ABC. I ran to Best Buy, picked this antenna up, and was watching the game 5 minutes after I got home. It was super easy to connect and it's small enough to sit discreetly behind my TV.For comparison purposes, I live in a large to mid sized city. I now get 40 channels. Glad I dropped satellite. This is great!
Have you been to the big box stores looking for an inexpensive pair of speaker mounts for your rear surround speakers and been appalled at the prices? Me too! I finally found these speaker mounts at a local Target for $19.99 + tax. This was at least half the price of other speaker mounts at big box stores. Installation of these mounts was a snap (took about 45 min for ceiling mounting), and they came with lots of hardware and options to accommodate most placement options of most speakers. If your rear surrounds have a threaded hole or a keyhole slot, installation will be a breeze. Otherwise, you may need to drill holes in your speaker. Once these mounts are installed, you can precisely place the orientation of your speaker using the supplied hex wrench to tighten the angled portions. Once you've got everything positioned, you can cover all the bolt holes with the supplied covers for a very clean looking installation. I'm using this with a Sony Bravia 5.1 surround system with DVDn upconversion.
These speakers are 1 year old to the date. Speakers blew out and sound is cracking while playing anything. I called Sony and they told me the speakers with the P at the end of the model are european models and not covered under US warranty. Basically, we are S.O.L. If we call a European phone number they might be able to assist. No 800 number for US inquiries.Will NOT purchase anymore sony speakers and will do my best at staying away from sony products altogether!!!!
works great product is just as described easy install and the directions were easy to follow. this product worth every penny
Very easy to install, well written instructions. Have had no problems with the product. Does what it is supposed to do.
I am so glad that I went with this TV over a smaller LCD or Plasma. If you don't plan on hanging your TV on the wall I would HIGHLY recommend going the DLP route. I also feel that the picture is much "smoother" than LCD or plasma. All-in-all very happy with the TV and Amazon's shipping. One thing to note, my TV showed up with the picture a bit off center. At first I thought this was a defect. However, after searching the net for a bit I found it could be fixed by accessing the service menu. Now it's perfect!
It hugs the camera perfectly. I love it because it fits in my purse. Good price for leather too.
The product was delievered very fast and is the best carrier I have used for a laptop. I really like the added protection the liner offers my laptop.
I have used this printer moderately for about the last six months and then last week, it just stopped functioning as a printer. It would still copy, but that was it.I spent considerable time on the phone with HP and they finally agreed to send me a new one (it arrived within 24 hours).I doubt this one will hold up any better by the way it sounds. I would recommend avoiding this product.
Our family and many of our friends home school our children and wanted a good microscope to assist with our biology studies. We searched the web for a quality microscope that would help make the subject interesting and enjoyable. Even though we thought the Meade 9460 Microscope to be a little pricey for our school group, we went ahead and bought. We were not disappointed! You get what you pay for. The high quality glass optics are clear and crisp, even at high magnification. The fine focus feature is a must, allowing the kids to focus easily and quickly. The moveable calibrated slide feature makes exploring each slide easy and thorough. The light with diaphram gives the viewer more control observing objects with different contrasts. The only thing I would like to see added with this microscope are a few more blank slides and an instruction book about making your own slides, and maybe some tricks about viewing. Other than those minor objections, this microscope has surpassed our expectations and is well worth the money. The extra features make using this scope enjoyable and easy enough for our nine year old son to operate. Our children have seen many different types of life found growing in water from an old bucket to a nearby river! Every week, our kids look forward to learning about biology and how small living things can be. The Meade 9460 Microscope made all this possible.
This computer rolling is just fantastic: Very good quality, Strong and with a very big room to carry the laptop a complete mobile office and at least 2 day clothes. It's the best one. I have the Potomac model for daily use too.
Good sound but lacks deep Bass. But I am an audiophile. U better have a big head otherwise these will slip right out if you bend down.
This with the pick roller got the scanner back to picking only one sheet at a time. I wish it had lasted longer than a year but I'd been warned that they wouldn't. I took off a star for longevity but they do help keep the Scansnap humming along.
The only thing that might work even better than the absolutely perfect 676 is one of the newer models. Frankly, I have no desire to upgrade, as the 676 is PERFECT for me. My wife even likes it!! It leaves the "program the remote from the remote" alternatives in the dust. I love the easy-to-follow setup application they provide. They know more about my devices than I do, and use that to their advantage.I could tell you about all the wonderful features all day long, but I'll simply say it's infinitely flexible, totally understandable and a must-have for your AV center.
I've had this printer for about 2 years, and just about every month there is a new problem that has to be solved with it. Some of the problems that I have had with this product consists of the new software updates that arrive at least once a week, which I find leaves my machine malfunctioning. Also, the scanner was working fine, but then it stopped working. After repairing the scanner, it stopped working again 3 months later. Today, the ink Cartridge gave me an error message, and it was half filled with ink. I had a live chat session with an HP representative who had me trouble shoot a few things, but he was unable to solve the problem as well. The HP representative concluded that my printer or the ink cartridge was faulty. So after spending $40.00 on new ink and tossing out my other ink cartridges it started to work again.To make a long story short, avoid this printer if you can. It's faulty and is not build to last. If you don't have time to waste on constantly repairing this machine than skip it for a better one. I should note also, that when this printer is working, it's great, but it rarely works correctly.
This camera is great for those of us who are not film producers in Hollywood. My company purchased this camera basically to satisfy the growing need of graphic documentaion for clients.What I like: 1) The 3&quot; display window is crystal clear for seeing what you are recording while at the same time looking at the broader picture to see what else you need to film. 2) The zoom feature is outstanding. I can focus on the door lock of the house across the street and see who it is made by, but it also shows how shaky a person really is when it looks like they aren't moving a muscle. 3) The ease of transfering images to the computer and getting the exact frame you want. 4) The light for dark recording is as good as most flashlights I have owned (drains battery quicker). 5) Audio recording during video recording is outstanding (but keep in mind what other people are saying in the background as it will pick that up to). 6) Digital display's ability to invert itself when rotated 180 degrees, allowing you to record yourself while veiwing yourself upright. 7) The remote comes in handy once in a while as long as you are facing the camera.What I don't like: 1) The software don't do all I would have of liked it to do as far video excerpts. 2) The fact that our camera is for business, I can't carry it with me at all times, (this comment should have nothing to do with your decision other than that it is a great camera for capturing what you want on video with the capabilities of digital).What you should consider when ordering: 1) The battery that ships with the camera will not last much more than hour. Additional batteries can be purchased that last up to 8 hours. 2) No video tapes come with the camera which makes it useless until you have tapes for it. (JVC part #: DVM-30 or DVM-60). 3) In order to record video to a VCR, you will need to also purchase audio/video dubbing cables. 4) You will probably want to purchase a bag to carry all the cables, extra tapes, charger, etc. in.Overall experience with the camera: I have enjoyed using this camera and have not found it to be more than adequate for anything I have tried to use it for. I give this unit 5 stars for it's ease of use, image quality, size/weight, and all around use.
This camera grip is a nice product and is very useful on my D300, although it fits a bit different than I expected. In order to operate the camera properly I need to loosen the strap a bit and thus bringing the bulk of my palm off of the camera grip. This means you're not really "gripping" the camera anymore, as much as you're wedging your knuckles into the strap to brace your camera.This sounds strange and my explanation is awkward, but when I cinched up the strap taut right away, as I thought intuitive, I immediately learned that my command of all the features operated by my right hand was greatly mitigated. I have slightly larger-than-average hands, so that is a small part of the issue, but loosening the strap and making a kind-of cup with my right hand restores the utility of my hand on the camera, and still feels very solid.The only thing I don't like about this is that the buckle loosens fairly frequently. Granted, it takes only about a second to re-tighten it, but it is still slightly annoying tending to it consistently.I haven't tried this on any other SLR, but based on my experience, I would think that it would be less useful and more annoying (based on body size) on something like a D40, D80, D90, or any of the EOS Rebels. On anything like a 40D, 50D, or any full-frame camera body, I recommend it!
Bought one on 1/2/2006. TV didnt pick up remote very well and had a line appear only 14 days after. I got a new one and all seems ok. As for picture quality and value, I would give it a 5. Like others, they have much to improve on.
will not hold a charge and now will not charge so it is unuseable
I have Shure e2c in ears and this is most definitely not the same foam that comes with them. I used the medium in the foam that came with my e2c headphones and the medium in these doesn't fit right and falls out.
These headphones have good sound quality in fact the best I have heard in a behind the ear headphone, but after 6 months the right ear just quit working. The headphones were never damaged and I called philips and they said I only had a 6 month warranty and it was up so they were "really sorry". I only jogged with these headphones there is no reason the right ear should just stop working after 6 months, plus I received them asa gift, after they came out so my family paid the full 50.
junk!!JUNK JUNK garbage do not purchase, connection is very touchy!! on and off!! why are there a certain number of words required for this feed back area!? Stupid!
This recorder has lots of promise - good price, great features. Too bad you can't get it to work when you buy it. I have had two units, and now it is going back for refund. The machine locks up - no button functions, the disk is inside the tray and will not come out. Turn it off, unplug it, push every button - still locked up - BOTH units did the same thing. Each time after an attempt at a timer record. You will see lots of mention of lock up on reviews of this machine - I wonder if anyone has one that actually works - if so, your odds are 1,000 to 1 that you will get the one that works. VERY DISAPPOINTING, especially when you are looking forward to owning a DVD recorder. I do not understand how a company can sell a product that does not work.
I have used these for many years with no problems. It is a quick, easy, inexpensive way to label disks with a professional look.
I am a Canon fan when it comes to point-and-shoot pocket size cameras. For me, money can't buy a point-and-shoot camera better than an Elph. When it came time to upgrade to a DSLR, I chose Nikon. I have friends in the photography business (Weddings) and they always choose Nikon over Canon. That said, both brands are great.I do not consider myself a profession, but more of an prosumer. I chose the D40 because I wanted a lightweight DSLR for vacations and college football games. Yes, this camera is great for college football. While it only does 2.5 frames/sec, I find that it is more than enough for my needs.You can get more megapixels now, but it is not necessary. Most will probably choose the D60 or the new D5000 over the D40. When I chose the D40, I was choosing based on several factors, including price. The D40 was the least expensive at the time. Plus, I put the money I saved into extra betteries and memory cards. 6.1 megapixels is enough for me and I feel that it is a good balance between photo size and defintion. You can crop nicely, even at 6.1 megapixels. This camera is smaller is size and is lighter in weight than mosr DSLRs.I have found the menu settings to be easy to understand and can recall the locations of settings with ease. You can also create a customized menu for your favorite options.I recently shot vow renewal ceremony with this camera and the additional Sb-400 speedlight flash, bouncing the light off of the ceiling. The camera was more than adequate and took some great photos.When you read this review, do a price/features comparison for the camera that suits your needs.
Good product. It's easy to instal - you basically just set it over the keys. It stays in place, no problem and doesn't go anywhere even when the computer is closed and in my bag traveling. It feels nice to type on and the backlight on the keys shows up just fine. I pull it off one or twice a month to clean in warm water and then dry it and put it back on. Very easy.
I found the exact battery that I was looking for at a great priceEnforcity solved my problem.
i recently purchased this product on a trip to canada, having read that it was easy to change the region codes, i brought it home to australia and attempted to do so, but unfortunately am unable to watch any dvd's fom here. I have read the manual a thousand times and its just too vague. once you have pushed the set up button and scrolled to the far right title of &quot;preferences&quot; the manual says to enter the code 1369 and then simply use the up and down arrows to change the region. BUT there is nowhere to enter the 1369 in the preference section i have tried everything, can someone please tell me where i am going wrong! Other than this the product has been excellent! Thanks
I read an earlier review of this in a magazine, and it received a 9 out of 10. It is an incredible piece of machinery. I did purchase better headphones for it, but I never expect top quality headphones to come with an Mp3 player. The Ipod may hold more music, but the ease of use of this player, makes it much better.
It is exactly what I needed. I had to extend my cable wire because I moved my tv so I got the and it worked great.
I was given this camera as a graduation present in 2005 and I still have it and it still works, it is fantastic. I have taken many pictures with it, never yet had to buy a new battery for it, and as for the software not the best out there but it really istn't that difficult to use as many reviews say. There are other tools out there where you don't have to even hook up your computer and camera together. This tool converts your memory card into a USB port and downloads all the pics. I would recomend this camera to anyone it is really a great camera to use.
It's weak.Don't care for the heat feature.Wanted to replace a 10 year old Panasonic Easy-Reach.Tried this.Disappointed.
Chose this item because it meets my company's security requirements. Item works great - it is easy to use, and screen is legible. Finds Hot Spots quickly. Convenient to carry.
Great little holder for my iPad. Sturdy, compact, and well constructed. Adjusts to all different angles and appears to be a stable holder at all angles. Well worth the price.
the most average pair of headphones ever. sound is ok, very little bass but very comfortable. you get what you pay for.
This our fourth Sansa 4GB player. We typically have three, but we bought this one to replace one with a broken face. The price of $89 was unbeatable. (Note, I do not recommend the Best Buy-Rhapsody model having an "R" designation unless you plan to use Rhapsody.) The manual is cryptic, so you may have some trial and error at first. It works well with Media Player 10 and 11 (with a firmware update-for some). I set Media player to manual syncronization so I can sync with more than one computer. We bought the leather case this time to protect the face and it works well. It's good to have an FM tuner (missing on most players).
I purchased this item to supplement my normal screen cleaning techniques. I normally use distilled water and a microfiber cloth for routine cleaning. Occasionally, I have need for more powerful/thorough cleaning so I decided to try this item out.The product is packaged with a decent sized bottle of solution, a fine brush and a microfiber cloth.The bottle has no volume or ingredient labeling other than to say 'no alcohol'. The spray is fine and does not impart excessive solution onto the screen, meaning it is an adequate amount without excessive run-off or dripping.The brush is to clean off accumulated dust on the screen as to not grind these dust particles into your screen during cleaning. Use prior to applying the solution.The microfiber cloth I have not used, it seems a bit coarse but may be useful for particularly built-up grime. I use my own very fine microfiber cloths.Upon using the solution on LCD screens, I found that cleaning was good with a lack of streaks. This compares more favorably than other solutions I have tried in the past. The size of the bottle indicates that many uses of solution will be available before depletion.I am a little concerned over the lack of ingredient labeling. Despite no alcohol (which is mandatory), I do not know if the solution contains any other ingredients potentially harmful to LCD screens.Since this product will only see occasional use, it performs to my expectations.
This is the 3rd DLO case I have owned. I am rough on cases and they last about 18 months for me. I really love them.However, this case is NOT the iPhone version; the iPhone fits but it is very loose around the phone. This is probably the DLO case for a Blackberry or another larger phone.
It worked as advertised... for 8 weeks.Then it just broke. I have tried formatting it from Windows, Mac Os, Linux, using fdisk, using cameras, using gadgets, and nothing.Just stopped working...
Small, compact, with plenty of volume and pickup ability. Idealin our hurricane-friendly environment. I own 3 of them.
I just received my Zen Vision M today and from my my brief experience it appears to be a very nice unit. It is way too early to give an accurate review, but I want to know what is the deal with all the reviewers saying that one of the benefits of the Vision:M over Ipod is that it comes with its own wall charger? Well, I can tell you that it doesn't! This disappointment is why I am giving it a 3-star rating. I e-mailed Amazon.com and they responded by saying "we are sorry you were misled.....blah, blah, blah". I called Creative Labs and the woman on the phone told me that the Vision:M has never included a wall charger! What gives??? What am I missing here? Can anyone let me know?
Recently got a new laptop (HP Pavilion dv6 with 15.6" widescreen) so needed a new travel case to go along with it.This Targus was less than half the price of the fancier Targus we bought some years back for the last laptop. The material is a lot thinner and there are fewer pockets and devices, but in some ways I actually prefer this messenger bag design to our older top loader.This case also has a central zipper pocket which is easily big enough to store my full size USB external HDD as well as all power supplies, extra Ethernet cable, and assorted optical discs when I need them.I use the hook-and-loop pocket for magazines and papers; the smaller front pockets are good for USB adapters and a few thumb drives.All in all this case provides a lot of value for the price. I'm glad I found it, and I'd buy one again.
Don't be fooled by the sleek metallic finish, Mine lasted 2 years until the fans stopped coming on until it got really hot. Fans failed completely prior to 3 years old, luckily I don't work it very hard. This is the worst PC supply I've ever had and they won't warranty it unless you bought it from a select retailer, whether you have receipt proof or not. I did take it apart and found the fans were not the problem but the small control circuit board attached to the heat sinks. I hot wired the inboard fan so it runs constantly. Trouble being there are two electrolytic caps that are bulging now, so who knows how long that'll last. I've read some pretty poor reviews at Tiger Direct, I wouldn't waist time buying one new or used, but bypassing the fan control transistor is worth the time. Capacitor replacement is out of the question since the thing is built like a rats nest inside, getting it back together would be a real feat. Buy from someone else, I will considering their customer support policy.
I am not an audio equipment aficionado. On the other hand, when I pay close to a hundred dollars for a pair of earbuds, I expect them to deliver a reference-quality sound. According to the package label, these headphones are supposed to provide (a) superior sound isolation and (b) "higher sound output and increased bass compared to the original ER-6 earphones." Well, I can only imagine how bad the ER-6 must be, given the disappointingly thin sound that my Isolator 6i model produces. To test the manufacturer's claims and verify my findings, I compared these headphones with Sony MDR-EX71, Sennheiser EH-350, and Sennheiser MX300 earbuds. In my humble opinion, the Sony earbuds (sold for about $30) fared as well, if not better, as the Isolator 6i pair in the "ultimate sound isolation test," which I conducted during the morning rush hour on multiple New York City subway trains. In addition, the bass level of the Isolator 6i headphones was significantly lower than that of all three other headphones I used for comparison. An earlier reviewer has mentioned that adding an amplifier might help. Perhaps, but I would rather not pay hundreds of dollars for the extra high-tech micro-gadgetry to achieve an output comparable with that of the $8 Sennheiser MX300 earbuds.
These cables did exactly what I wanted to accomplish. I now have my second monitor running and love the convenience of having a second monitor up and running.
I don't know how else to rate it. It did the job I needed. I did not get it for a Sunbird, but for my &#34;83 Motorhome I'm upgrading. I just needed a flat oversized plate for a radio, and it was all I could find. I had to trim and cut it, so thank goodness it was plastic (it did not say in the description).
Product came earlier than expected, works like it should, great price. No complaints
I've been staiving off getting an ipod for awhile now, but it has become harder & harder to aviod...let me explain. Right now, I have a DMC XClef 500 60GB MP3 player. (...) I wanted to kinda get a feel for an ipod and I also wanted a much smaller MP3 player for even more portability, so I bought the ipod nano. (black 4GB model) All in all, I must say, it is a pretty good little music player. I'm not going into detail on it's features and what I like about it, you can go to apple's website for that. I'm going to talk about ipod's in general. In my title, I say "Pros & Cons", well I'm listing the Cons first!CONS:- IT'S NOT DRAG & DROP!!! That is my main complaint about the ipod and why i've been avoiding getting one. I want something simple and fast, that I can plug into my computer, use windows explorer and any ripper program I want to rip songs/albums directly to the player in a folder, etc. I hate that iTunes crap! (Which is why I got Anapod Explorer from Red Chair software. Another $30 bucks!) The navigation of the ipod is too dependant on the ID tags. If all the tags for all your songs aren't in order & labeled properly, it makes it that much more difficult to find anything! With drag and drop, just make a folder for an artist, name the subfolders for albums, and rip the CD or save the music files to those album subfolders, that's it, your done! Apple should have given the user a choice in the ipod from the beginning on transfer and navigation, use ID tags, use folder & file names, or both.- It is one of the costliest music players out there! As mentioned above, the XClef I currently have cost only $250 and it's 60GB too. But the ipod photo 60GB is $400! Now granted, the photo has a color screen and other features that the XClef doesn't, but the XClef has some really good features that the ipod doesn't...at least that don't cost extra to add-on. (i.e., built in radio, voice recorder, etc.)- The battery life. What I mean by this is not necessarily the length of the battery life per charge. (Roughly 14 hours for ipod nano, 15 for ipod photo) That's pretty decent. What I mean is the life of the battery throughout the IPOD'S life. Apple warns that the battery that is used in the ipods will eventually lose it's ability to hold a charge, depending on how many times the ipod is charged up. (Roughly I believe it's 1,000 full charges or an average of 2-4 year life span) Apple does have a program to replace the battery for you, but it costs $70! Luckily there are other places that you can find online that can repair and replace ipods and there batteries for a cheaper price. (Which I will mention in the Pros)PROS:- Many choices for navigation. I do not like the fact that it isn't a drag & drop interface for transferring files, but there are advantages to using the ID tags for navigating to the music. You get choices on HOW you want to look up the particular album or song you want to listen to. Do it by Artist, album, song, genre, etc. making alittle easier and faster to get to that particular album, song, etc. (When compared to my XClef, which all you get is a root menu of all the folders in the player [artist/system folders]).- Smaller size. Good things come in small packages. (I know everybody has used this phrase for their descriptions of the ipod to death, but hey, it fits!) Is argueably the smallest mp3 player out there for it's memory size. (Compared to my Xclef 60GB which is 5 x 3.2 x 0.87 in.; the ipod photo 60GB is only 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.75 in. And of course my nano is much smaller/thinner than that at, 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 in., but only holds 4GB (technically 3.8GB) so if your music collection is bigger than that, you won't be able to fit everything on a nano.) But the nano uses flash memory, where the regular ipods use small hard drives. But I shall wrap this up before I start to ramble.- It has a lot of cool features. Again, I'm not going to name them all off (refer to apple's website for a list), but the ipods do have a number of very unique and useful features that are only found on ipods.- Accessories Galore! The ipod is the only portable music player that has more accessories made by more companies and smaller businesses out there than there are grains of sand at the beach! (This is mainly the reason I'm heavily deciding on buying one) For a complete listing of these companies and pretty much anything else related to ipods, i.e., mods, repairs that I mentioned (...). If you have an ipod or are going to get one and you don't already know about this site, you'll definately want to bookmark it! Cases, cables, mods, whatever you want to do to your ipod but didn't know you could or don't know how, there is a website out there with the info or the gear you can buy to do it! (And ilounge is a pretty good place to start!) There have been a number of little mods and accessories that I've seen for ipods that I wish I could get for my XClef, but unfortunately my player isn't famous enough for others to make the accessories nor the company that makes the Xclef itself. (Except the most basic ones of course, i.e. power cables etc.)Overall, I like the Xclef a lot, but I want more! (I'm greedy like that!) So as much as I like my current mp3 player compared to the ipod's pros & cons (I mean cons & pros), I guess I'm going to have to bite the big bullet, go mainstream and join all those other ipod yuppies out there by getting an ipod of my very own. (I can hear the chants right now of all those yuppies too, chanting, "One of us! One of us!" Oh man, I'm such a sell-out/tool!) Hope my review/rant helped you out!
The "banana" ends are very strong in that they expand and hold very well. As far as the oxidation argument is concerned, I just dapped on some ProGold and then shot some silicone sealer inside the ferrule around the wire.
Good adapter for travel, i travel a lot, and i always have problems with the outlet to charge my phone or laptop, this adapter it looks good, easy to carry and works great
Used this for my sons computer and it seems to be working fine. He was needing some more RAM because his system was running a bit slow.
If your looking to put aftermarket stereo in a Pontiac G6 2006, the antena adapter you need was made by Chrysler...yea, thats right... I said it, Chrysler. So this will not go into your Pontiac g6 2006. if you are a Doityourself type of guy like me, I hope you do not make the same mistakes as me, always do the due research on your car and exact parts you need, consult a car stereo technician, that will save you time and money. always double check Amazon's recommendations dont trust them right away, because i believed those recomendation are computer generated and aren't always correct.
I'm using it on the 55-250mm EFS lens and it fits perfect and does it's job. My only complaint would be that it is a little tricky to remove when you put it on backwards for storage.
I knew when I purchased this that the description was wrong in stating that there are 100 sheets. There are only 50 sheets in the package. It is still a great price for this much canvas. especially for sheets. I bought this as a lower price alternative to Epson matte canvas to run through my Epson stylus pro 4900. The paper does not seem to take the Epson inks quite as well as Epson paper. The difference is very small, but I did notice a dustier look to my reds especially. The paper has a fairly heavy texture, which I liked, but it does seem to be prone to some high spots that do not hold ink well. It made for small pimple like irregularities in the printing. This did not show up to much on lighter prints, but when there was a large dark area it started to look like an acne breakout. This did not happen on every dark print, but it did occur often enough to be an irritation. I did not find it to be any dustier than the other matte canvases I have tried. The price more than compensates for the occasional print that has to be redone and I would imagine that the colors would be slightly better if I had used canon inks.
Wonderful room filling speakers. The sound you hear with these speakers is the way sound was meant to be. Everytime I turn these speakers on I am in utter amazement and love to crank it up! People that complain about this wonderful company are either deaf (probably from cheap bassy products) or do not know how to operate a simple stereo system. I have yet to be disappointed in a Bose product. They are worth the extra money.
I've had these headphones for about two months. And they're a great deal for the price.The sound isn't bad. The bass slightly drowns out the treble, and could be deeper and more clear. The treble itself could also produce clearer midtones. But again, the sound is decent, and the treble and bass can be adjusted with an equalizer. Also, the sound doesn't become harsh when turning up the volume.The headphones are very comfortable, although they look a bit strange because they curve outward from the head. So the head winds up looking like an alien... They also have a long cord with volume and mute control. The long cord and volume control are convenient, but you have to hold the mute button down, as it doesn't behave like a light switch. Still, I often don't use the mute button because the headphones insulate well. So even if the mute button is on, it's hard to hear others. At the same time, you won't bother people with loud music.Overall, in spite of their weird look, these headphones are a good deal for the price, and provide great comfort, decent sound, and convenient volume control.
Its mostly for portrait photography... three persons at the most . Best for baby and product photography . It gives you a super shallow depth of field. Not meant for active shots. Manual focus so no auto . But its great
This item was a gift sent for Christmas, havent heard anything so I am assuming things went fine and product was good too!
I purchased this to use with my Sony Clie. The handheld instantly registered the memory stick and I was able to use it like a zip disk. A 16 MB stick is more than enough for a handheld. Now all I need is a digital camera...
Bought it as a gift and my boyfriend loves it. Does the job, sounds perfect and the signal goes far enough. The auto on off function is confusing though. Also, comes with recheargable battery so no worries about that. Would buy it again.
This amp was easy to install and sounds good. I wish I had bought a more powerful unit but I am happy with my choice overall.
This battery is the right replacement battery.It works great. It charges faster than the original and seems to keep its charge for a long time. Great product.
What do you say about a cable? Received in good condition with no visible defects. It plugs in at both ends. Only disappointment is when used there is a visible loss of signal quality but still very usable. I use it often to view movies, etc. from my laptop to my HD monitor. I bought it thru Amazon, a source I find highly reliable with excellent value and purchasing/ordering made simple.
They work as advertised. Just what I needed and for a great price. Can't beat this deal. HDMI is definitely the way to go.
Other more expensive products have not worked as well as this. I use it for our laptop.
I have had these earphones for about a month now. They are absolutely horrible and would not recommend buying.SOUND: After three weeks, the sound has become distorted on the left side.WEAR: When I put these on, they make my ears hurt after only ten to fifteen minutes.RECOMMENDATION: Spend another $5 dollars and get a better pair.
love it thank you and it's the right one yayy.perfect fit and now my cam corder is back working perfectly.thank you
This is a good product and they offer good price after rebate. However, on the rebate form they said you should receive your rebate within 8 weeks, I haven't receive my after more than 13 weeks (I bought three different products from them and none rebate have been received yet!). Good luck with your rebate
I tried this and ended up returning it. The sound quality was TERRIBLE and our sound editor had to do a lot to try and fix the simple interviews we've done. Spend $30 more to get an Azden and you will get much more value!
i like the slim design but i miss the scroll buttom they could make it touched in the middle but it's ok you have wireless mouse with no USB dongle and don't forget the most important it's PCMCIA
This is a 5 star bag for the amateur as well as the professional photographer. It is light weight and, combined with its water proof, durable construction, it is a must have for any photographer. Perfect for traveling it will hold a tripod, monopod and camera easily. Highly recommended for the price.
The info section states 400 feet,the instructions say 30 feet(and I couldn't get to work at that distance)! It's also from RadioShack. This is the most dishonest information I've ever seen on Amazon and am extremely disappointed they let this occur.The equipment is junk, no surprise.
These speakers worked very well for the first two years I had them. For their price, and for not having a subwoofer, they produce a really nice sound from computer audio. I even plugged them into my MP3 player and portable CD player occasionally. However, recently, the right speaker pops and crackles, and the only way to get it to clearly play audio is to tweak the volume *ever* so slightly. Even after it plays clearly for a minute or so, often it begins crackling again and I have to readjust. Extremely bothersome.
Response time could be a little quicker but beats running to your spot when taking self portrait of oneself or with the family.
In order to make this unit play MP3 you must have a great MP3 utility. I use Easy Creator 4.0 and do not max out the CDR. I use it in my car and have not had any problems. I also use the player at my work and plug in my Harman/Kardon speakers that came with the Dell Computer at my work. It takes a while to get to a specific track, and it does not display the artist. But for the price, I highly recommend this unit! The unit from Amazon comes with a car kit and a set of earphone speakers. The car kit is great and works well in my Alero. I don't use the earphone, they hurt my ears! Anyway if you burn your MP3 correctly this unit works well!
Overall I have found the Verbatim DataLifePlus DVDs to be about the best DVDs available. Even though I occasionally see what looks like a tiny nick or defect in the media (which I have found to be common among all brands for DVD's and CDs near the top or bottom of the stack), I still rarely get a bad burn, and I do a verify on all the discs that I burn. These DVDs are certainly not the least expensive ones available, but they're worth it. One reason the quality of this media is better than most is that the product is made in Taiwan, rather than China. I personally avoid products that are made in China as much as possible, and will continue to do so until they learn to make quality control a priority.I tried using cheaper media, like RiDATA, but I was getting bad burns more than 20% percent of the time, and the cheaper media often wouldn't give me good burns at the maximum burn rate advertised by the media manufacturer. My burner is one of the major brands too known for quality. When it comes to burning DVDs and CDs, you will get the fewest bad burns if both the media and the burner are well known name brands (and both manufacturers have a reputation for making good products). Also, make sure that the firmware in your burner is the latest version. The firmware in DVD burners is always updated by reputable manufacturers when there are bugs or reliability issues that have surfaced. If you settle for the cheapest media and the cheapest burner you can get, you're just asking for headaches. Who needs that kind of frustration, wasted time, and wasted expense caused by inferior products?
If your using this cable indoors with proper installation procedure then this is great cable. I used to be a network installation technician for a service provider, so this was no problem. I gave this same box to my friend who was pulling hard on the cable and bent it in a few places; he had signal loss. In the end you get what you paid for.
I have my pair of 604's and the longer you have them the better they sound. You won't find series II anymore, and the series 3 are even better! Very crisp yet rich bass without stomping out the midrange or highs.If you don't have room for a subwoofer, these speakers are perfect for Home Theater use. Otherwise, I'd recommend getting the 603's with the B&amp;W 600 Subwoofer. Adjust the 603 speakers to music listening w/o the subwoofer, then add the subwoofer for movies. Perfect.
These earphones are great sound quality for the price and where I normally use them, the gym. They also STAY ON, which is an amazing thing to say about earphones these days. If you're looking for headphones for an active lifestyle, these are them!
I have found no problems with this cooler. I work my CPU to death with massive over clocking. It may be a bit loud, but it must be loud to move that much air.
Well I was apprehensive about buying monster. I paid a hundred bucks for it and Monster products are usually not worth the money. Now I've notice the price went up. Any way back to the review, I pulled it out of the well packaged box and was surprised by its build quality. It is built like a rock. Then on the back the power outlets are marked for optimal placement. The outlets are not just for organization though, they are actually designed for specific a/v components. Like digital devices, pre-amps, and high current amplifiers. The front of the unit is also well designed and makes sense. The labels are obvious and the voltmeter seems accurate. Now I cant say how it effects picture but, the sound difference is amazing! The highs are more controlled as well as the midds. The bass had more depth and accuracy. Some people say they can't hear the difference. To answer that concern, it totally depends on your system as well as your electrical. However if you can't tell the sound difference you should still buy one any way. It keeps your system from developing problems do to varying voltages. It also protects from power surges. It also does that to tv's as well. So I this is the ultimate power conditioner and even at $160.00 it's still about 50 dollars cheaper than it was a year ago! Great buy!
Great stand for the price, sturdy & well made, only complaint that prevented a 5 star rating, one of the pre-drilled holes on one of the columns did not have the hole drilled far enough into the column, and the screw just spins around about 1/4 inch out of the hole, and for some reason cannot be backed out. Fortunately the spikes are far enough out that the screw does not stick out to cause the stand to wobble.
I'm a real fan of optical audio cables because I think they drastically improve sound quality; this one is no exception. Coupled with it's super-thin construction, you can't go wrong. I've been 100% happy with this cable.
I have had the Roady2 for about a year now and I first want to note that so far I have been overwhelmingly pleased with both the XM service and the receiver itself. I've read a lot of reviews and I have a few additional notes:Pros- I used to live in Maine and can testify that, much to my surprise, my roof-mounted antenna showed no loss of signal through 8 inches of snow- Lots of complaints on here about the FM Modulator. I use mine virtually everywhere except for downtown in Boston and New York and have had great success- The rest of the reviewers detail all the positives!Cons- The two line display. This is a big one for me - the display shows only two lines when it seems to me that there are three glaringly obvious items that a listener would want displayed all the time: Channel #, Artist and Song. On the Roady 2 you can display any 2 of these at a time, but never all three. I find this to be the most annoying feature- If you have the home docking station, my remote was almost unusable. At first i thought it's tiny size was great, but I realized that the tiny battery which went with it only gave the remote enough power to work from a distance of roughly 15 feet
This manufacturer was familiar to me because I groom my dog with their fine clippers. I had a Conair folding dryer for years, but the hinge became weak. Not many folding full-size dryers out there. This RC-2 is absolutely the best hair dryer I've ever used. The ionic business is no gimmick. I have very fine blond hair and dryers usually leave it electrified, especially in cooler weather. This new dryer dries my hair in about 1/3 the time it used to take, and it leaves my hair soft and laying down.. The retractable cord is a huge plus! That's an uncommon feature, too.Buy this one!
Bought this Recoton travel wattage converter last summer 2007 for my dive trip to Indonesia to charge my rechargeable batt. for my digital cameras and AAA batteries. Used this converter 4 times in 3 days on average about 8 hours per use, then on my 5th time of using this converter and about 7 minutes in using, suddently saw sparked and smoke came of the converter and that's the end of it...
Very happy with purchase. Originally bought 1 to test out product. I was leary of the price as compared to OEM. I find the ink cartridge to be a far better price and the ink seems to last longer. No complaints here.
We now own 2 of these players. My wife likes to put entire CDs on the player. I like a variety of tracks. Syncs up nicely on windows media player. Sound in the earbud headphones is excellent. Great for FM radio too. You can put about 80 MP3 songs on the player comfortably, and can update and replace songs pretty easily as you synch up on windows media player.
router was very easy to configure and connected pretty fast but lost the connection every 10-15 minutes.according to their chart compatiable with people pc which i have.tried to reach support by email 3-4 times all was return to sender tried ph# mail box always full. have sent back to vender and will try another one. hope it works out the box as there is no support with this company.
I bought this and I must have gotten a piece of crap because it didn't work and since it would have cost me more to ship it back than what I paid I decided to keep it and just count it as a lost. Be careful when buying this product.
I just ordered the SD960 IS, and Canon lists this case as one of the two compatible ones. So, I ordered this case assuming that an original Canon case will be the best fit and worth paying $15. However ...1) The length of the case is not enough to fit the SD960 properly, so the door doesn't close easily. It's only after pushing it in a little to force the softer bottom part out that you can close the camera. (I tried the other listed case model at Best Buy, and doesn't fit properly either! Great job Canon!!!)2) As others mentioned, the plastic part of the wrist strap doesn't go through the open spot on the door3) The build quality of the case isn't that impressive either. The front and back material looks OK, but the sides not so much.
The battery life for the AA that this camera takes only lasts for about fifteen minutes of use and the memory on the camera alone only holds five pictures before its full.
While I was very excited to receive these after reading all of the great reviews I must say I was terribly let down. The carry case that comes with this item is very nice and I appreciated the extra Aux cables. However, the fit was HORRIBLE. Now, this will certainly be subjective based on the shape of your head but its pretty common sense just looking at them in person that the fit is going to be strange. They slide open horizontally instead of vertically so they put some serious pressure on the top of your head which in my case led to a headache. I read on Cnet that the design angles were somewhat strange but I figured I would see for myself. Very disappointed.Note: I really can't say much about the sound quality because I didn't use them long enough to get past break-in. They were just wayyyy to uncomfortable.
Just wondering - would these headphones be large enough to fit the head of an adult?
unfortunately the extra chargers, which were shipped along with the radios, were the wrong ones. fortunately these were just extra chargers. The chargers that were inside the radio packs worked just fine. It would be nice if the packers ensure that the extra chargers fit the radios shipped. Now I am have several chargers that I cannot use. I was about to double my order when I noticed this. This will cause a delay in future orders from me.
I bought my iFusion at the same time I bought my iPod in 2006. It has come in handy more than I ever imagined. I bring it on ski trips, vacation, office parties, etc. I'm no DJ, so its simple controls aren't really a problem for me. (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/sonic-impact-i-fusion-portable-speaker-system-ipod)Pros: Comes with adaptors for many kinds of iPods, big and small; your favorite iPod and adaptor can be carried inside the zipped up speaker case. Charges your iPod while it plays if the system is plugged into an electrical outlet.Cons: New iPod models may not be accommodated by the original adaptor set; power cable doesn't fit inside the zipped up speaker case, which makes packing one (tiny) bit harder.
Recently acquired Casio keyboard with no adapter. Purchased without a hassle and they promptly shipped it to me.
They were pretty heavy for air mail orders but anyway proved to be a wondeful solution when you don't want to drill holes around your house. Robust, well finished with a rough texture and matte tone. Bose continues delivering a sound and safe customer experience with their products.
I'll admit to [1]: Being a more-frequent than average AM station listener; [2]: Owning a plethora of radios [high-performance, specialty, and simple utility] while being a stickler for reception and audio performance - AM band NOT excluded; and [3] on my way to owning FOUR of these AM loop antennas - obviously, I'm a satisfied REPEAT customer!Many reviewers here have well-described the operation of this product, and elaborated on how-well it works - or doesn't work. In many cases, this antenna will be interfaced in a non-wired [inductively-coupled] mode - that's tech-speak for "you don't have to hook it up". Actually, this is a preferable scenario in most [BUT NOT ALL] cases. SOME radios are difficult to interface in this manner... The culprit IS NOT THE TERK ANTENNA - rather it is likely the internal electrical design of the radio's AM antenna and circuitry. Sorry, it's simply a "hit 'n miss" proposition; so save your receipt if your intention is to assist but one defiant radio!EVERY portable and "boom-box" I own benefited at varied degrees - many substantially. The three top contenders in the premium table radio class - the Boston Acoustics Receptor; Sangean WR-2; and Tivoli Model One exhibited a noticeable to dramatic leap in AM reception with the addition of this antenna. The first two are no slouches on the AM band to begin with, but were well-assisted by this accessory... Generally, the greatest improvement will occur on a less-sensitive receiver. The analog-tuned Tivoli literally morphed from "near-deaf" to a superlative DX-class radio with exceptional audio quality by merely setting the Terk atop its wood cabinet [see my review of the Model One here at Amazon]. Generally, high-powered home-audio center and surround-sound components, whose metal cabinets and noise-generating digital audio processor chips mandate an external wired loop antenna, are trickier propositions. In this case, Terk provides a second option...The AM-1000 Advantage may be WIRED DIRECTLY to a receiver's external AM antenna terminals [if provided], but I have had mixed results - and maintaining correct polarity IS ESSENTIAL. In the cases of my costly ICOM R71a AM/shortwave receiver [with no internal AM antenna], Carver TX-11b with "hi-fi" audio-bandwidth AM stereo, and Denon TU-660 designed for quality AM audio - the results were satisfactory; yet connection to my Sony home theater receiver yielded less-impressive results - the provided Sony loop antenna in some cases worked better! Again, you're mileage will vary.Aside from an increase in AM signal focused on the radio, there are TWO additional seldom-discussed improvements offered by this external antenna... In an electrically-hostile environment, the loop may be oriented to "trap noise" and decouple it from your radio's internal antenna - thus lowering the offending interference. Additionally, this antenna's built-in selective tuning may be slightly-varied on stronger stations - changing inductance and tricking the tuner's audio bandpass filter into yielding increased bandwidth - and thus audio quality... The Terk AM-1000 can actually make a stronger AM station SOUND BETTER than your radio's internal circuitry was optimized to allow!There are only two competitive products that offer an increase in ability to grab and focus very-weak AM signals... The $70 Select-A-Tenna has slightly-higher performance [at nearly TWICE the price] and is downright UGLY! The $100 TCF AM antenna from C Crane offers the ultimate in performance and flexibility, but has a constant appetite for 9-volt batteries [or a noise-inducing AC power source] and is complicated and cumbersome. I'll give the Terk AM-1000 Advantage my well deserved five-star rating for its utility, simplicity, attractive aesthetics, and value.
Good length when in travl status and the hotel doesn't have a desk large enough for all the equipment to be able to do ones job.
I have been doing a lot of research of what to buy and what not to buy and came across HAUPPAUGE. I started to look up there cards and their customer reviews (which are much better than ATI's). So I started looking for the card. Which apparently is not very easy. I wanted a good price!! So just before I bought it from Amazon which has the best brice I went to Micro Center and I got an awesome deal. Only because it was on the clearance reack b/c someone had trouble installing it. Just a word to all those wanna be computer people please don't. These cards are can be very difficult to install. IT took me an hour to get everthing working awesome. But the ones who talk bad about this card is probably thinking its going to be easy. ITS NOT!! Installing hardware or software can be tricky. Don't always assume its just going to magically install itself and start to work.
Great battery backup and surge protector for my computer and accessories. More than capable providing enough back up power for my iMac, printer and multiple accessories. Could have just gone with the 1000VA version. I am barely taxing this with everything I have plugged in. Worked as advertised when a recent storm caused a brown out and eventual power outage with no damage to my equipment.
I purchased the VCT870RM after reading it was as good as a professional bogen of which I have five.It isn't, not even close, but it is a good tripod for the price, weight and size considerations and the built in lanc control is very nice.The tripod easily collapses to a nice compact size with flip locks (I like those far better than friction turns) and is very, very light.The lightness works against the tripod in regards to unwanted accidental motion, but is great for travel and moving around and this is an acceptable compromise in my opinion for many situations.I really like the built in lanc remote control (far less clumsy than add ons which I also own) with which you can turn the cam power on and off as well as the record (and photo) on and off, but most importantly it gives you a very controllable variable power zoom that allows you a slower zoom than you can manage with many of the newer Sony cam's on cam zoom controls.The mounting plate is large and solid and the built in turn key is far handier than those that require a screwdriver or even the bogen's turn knob style.The tilts and pans, while not as fluid or controlled as the bogens is completely acceptable.There is one negative, there is a slight resistance to any beginning tilt move (both up and down) which resolves itself at your end motion with a "resetting" just a tad back in the direction you started in.While you can account for this in your tilt motion to end where you want you cannot avoid the "back off" movement short of maintaining a manual rock steady(not easy to do)end pressure.This is disappointing as it makes the tripod less than ideal in situations where precise movement is desired often or continously.Considering this entire tripod costs significantly less than an add on lanc remote controller alone it is a very great value within it's limitations.For on the go I will use this tripod often, for critical movement jobs the bogens will remain the tool of choice.
Though this case is described as a laptop case, I was looking for a more shallow yet wider and longer handgun case. This worked perfect.I was able to use the pluckable foam to carve out tight fitting spaces for a Kimber Ultra Crimson Carry .45, Beretta PX4 Storm .40, Steyr M9-A1 9mm, and FN .380. All fit well with room for extra magazines as well.When heading to the range, I was carrying multiple cases and juggling range bags, etc. This puts everything in one case, leaving my hads free to carry one ammo/range bag.Its super heavy duty, weather proof, and comes with a shoulder strap. I love it... and Amazon's price was way under what the list price on Pelican's website listed. I went with the super-saver free shipping and it arrived in 2 days.You can order replacement foam as well, to double the use for a laptop, camera equipment, etc. when needed.
Happiness is a beautiful new microwave. I love my new microwave. It is used multiple time each day. This Panasonic microwave is large and just exactly what I wanted.
I am dissapointed with this product. When you try to hook up speakers using the a/v outlet in the back of the docking station the zen vision m shuts down and it does not allow you to use the controls. It will keep playing the current song but it will not allow you to do anything else...What gives?...this product is idiotic...DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY
I bought a pair of Panasonic travel speakers for my mp3 player and love them. They are small enough to pack in my carry on luggage and produce a decent sound. I also use them in my 63 "Vette in place of the radio which died long ago!My nephew tried to steal my speakers, so I bought him his own set! He is a fan, too.Good value at a good price!
Probably the best FM Transmitter on the market, but these things by nature are pretty limited from a sound quality standpoint. If getting your iPod or MP3 player to play through your car stereo is a real priority for you and there is a hardwired solution for your car, by all means use the money you would have spent on the FM Transmitter to use on that solution. You'll be much happier.
These can be found pretty cheap, so you may be very happy with them if you don't like a strong high range. In-ears tend to be bassy, and these are too, but they lack definition in the treble range. I have a pair of fontopia 21s that I like better, and they're cheaper.
This is a great little webcam for the cost. I can take videos, e-mail videos, time lapse videos and still shots. You can also cut portions of your videos out and save separately to send a smaller file of something you really enjoyed recording. I recorded my 18 month old son eating his dinner on timelapse and sent it to some family and friends and they absolutely loved it.It's fun and takes pretty darned good still shots. It takes nice images to post in on-line auction sites as well, if you're selling something and don't have a digital camera. Nice little built in microphone that came in really handy for me since I didn't have one on my computer.It's hearty, durable and fun!
It doesn't add considerable amount of noise when you listen to music. Then again, this depends on the type of music you listen to. If you listen to incredibly soft music (certain genres of classical), then the added static noise will kill ya. For other types of music--jazz, rock, pop, the sound of the music should be enough to render the static sound hardly noticeable.To rectify: while the noise cancelling feature does add that static noise, it also enhances the music, making it louder and clearer. With that, the headphones deliver fairly good highs, lows, and bass. The noise cancelling feature is not comparable to in ear headphones (if you're looking for that, I'd recommend Creative EP 630) or $50-$100 headphones. But if you're on a budget, these headphones go highly recommended.
The camera case fits my G5 perfectly and is a great way to protect the camera. However, it's not convenient when using the camera. I need to remove the camera from the case to take photos, but there's no way to keep it attached so that I don't loose it. In addition there's no pockets or slots to keep anything, specifically extra memory cards. But, if you plan to keep your camera in another bag, such as a big purse, it's great to ensure the camera's protected.
I was looking for an everyday backpack to carry a standard laptop and papers to work as a substitute to the standard over-the-shoulder computer bag. Considered a number of the high end packs (Tumi, Booq), but didn't feel they justified the cost (upwards of $200) for just a way to carry a laptop on my back.Many less expensive backpacks seem to either be the soft kind or come in multiple bright colors. That may be fun for high school, but I needed something more professional looking and feeling. This pack is solid and rigid, is just the right size, has all the necessary compartments, looks professional and has a base that makes is stable upright. The soft top handle is comfortable. It would be good to have a separate compartment designed specifically for the power supply (all laptops have them so why not?), but that's a very minor gripe. All and all, a good basic backpack for my needs at the right price ~$50.
Case Logic is the industry standard for some things but I only know about their media storage products. I own a bunch of CD storage products from Case Logic and they always protect my media and offer an effective space-saving means to store my media!
I really want one!!! just so bad! i hearit scratches easily!:)
You'd normally get a hard drive which can store your information and easily access it at any time, and if you wanted to get information for a class from a professor or something or from a friend you'd think that you could just bring your external hard drive and get it that way, that's what it's for.I've had this for 3 weeks, and you cannot get files from other people without them bringing their computer or hard drive to you and then transferring through your computer. And right now, in it's third week, without having been dropped once, it has malfunctioned and I can't get any of my data right now.It's a terrible product, do not buy it. Go with Western Digital.
I recieved the product in good condition, it did install with ease on windows xp, no driver problems, but by the third day the item was creating an error and my system was rebooting every two hours.
I got a ip1800 printer with my computer purchase and found that the ink runs out so quickly. I also own a HP photosmart printer and it uses ink more efficiently. HP's #56 ink can normally last much longer even though the print quality is not as good. I just hate to purchase the ink once in a while. They are expensive too.
This appliance makes great popcorn and is easy to use. The only con is the paper power concentrator inserts. It is a little inconvenient to have to remove one prior to cleaning and then waiting for the unit to dry before putting it back. They are over priced in retail outlets and hard to find, keep a supply on hand.
Excellent quality and price, is a very good complement for the Sony DSC-W7. The lens arrived on time and in perfect condition.
Canon has an excellent rep with its digital cameras and the A710 is one of the latest in that long line. It's a great camera...not too small to handle with but small enough to be slipped into a jacket pocket. The zoom works well and the stabilization keeps zoomed photos clear, although a bit grainy at full zoom. Syncing with the computer couldn't be easier...load the included software and you're ready to go. I couldn't believe how easy it was to do this. As stated by another reviewer, the included 16mb card is almost worthless, but I used it to practice and get the hang of the camera operation before loading up a 1 gb card. I took the camera on a week and a half vacation and loved it. At the touch of a button I can see how many shots I have left on the card and how many I'll have if I adjust the size and detail of the photos. This let me reduce photo quality just a bit to get the last few photos at the end of the vacation onto the card. Zoom is quick, but, as stated in another review, the flash recharge takes a few seconds. The large LCD screen is great, but, like most digitals, difficult to see in bright light. This makes the optical viewfinder a god-send, but be aware that the viewfinder shows you a tighter shot that what is really being captured in the photo(watch out for the trend from other camera manufacturers of dropping the optical viewfinder!). There are a multitude of optional settings that I'm still figuring out. One - the night shot setting - is questionable. I get better night time shots with the setting on 'automatic' that I do using the 'night shot' setting.My only problem with the A710 is battery life. Even with the power save function on, I went through a set of batteries a day. Obviously, using the flash a lot reduces battery life and I took many photos inside buildings. I also took 50-60 photos a day, so I was working the batteries from sun-up to sun-down and sometimes after that (I took 600+ photos in 10 days of travel). Rechargables are probably a good idea, but traveling in Europe complicates that....you need to carry a Euro style plug in addition to the battery charging apparatus and lugging all that would be just about as bad as dragging around my big, old Pentax film SLR (the main point, for me, of going digital was to reduce the size and weight of taking the film camera on an extended vacation). The need for all the batteries is the only reason I don't give the A710 5 stars and that's probably not really fair considering the number of photos I'm taking and the conditions of flash use.In conclusion - The A710 takes great photos, is easy to use, figure out, and connect to your computer, has all the features a non-professional photog could want has the megapixels to let you enlarge your photos to at least 8x10 and is reasonably priced. If you can live with replacing batteries frequently in heavy-use situations, I doubt you can do better in this price range than this camera.
a good light stand, use it extensively in my studio. good product for the price. Helped me create some of the stuff you see here: [...]
Was very pleased with the quality of the sound using an MP3 playerto port music to my car stereo that had a only a cassette playerand not an mp3 port.Well executed cassette adapter (adjustable for wide or narrow insertion)and car charger included was nice touch.Shipped on time. Would buy again.
I have 2 of these im pushing 600 watts (RMS) and they take it all!!! People at work know when im coming, they hear me in the breakroom!!!!
I bought model#RCD039, but as it has been stated it looks exactly like this model. I have had mine for nearly a year, and it still works great.The size is what drew me in. I wanted a not too big not too small radio for the kitchen. When I saw this at K-mart on sale for 25.99 I thought why not. The regular price was 39.99, so it was a good buy in my opinion.I was surprised to see the CD player on this boombox played burned cds. The other boomboxes I owned in the past have not. It took three or four attempts to finally get it to play, but not this one. This was great for me because I buy most of my music off of Itunes.Another little surprise I had was the great sound it gave when hooked up to my Ipod. The other few I have owned made my Ipod music sound distant or scrambled, but not this one.The AM/FM radio on this boomxbox is excellent. Most of the time I could get better sound on the boombox then my actual stereo.I recommend this to everyone who needs a simple radio around the house. I use this radio all the time in various activities both inside and outside of the house. The radio also works on batteries so it was great to have around this last summer(summer of 2008). Here in Iowa we had several blackouts due to storms and the heat, so this helped keep us informed. It does take 6 C batteries, so I would recommend keeping it plugged in whenever possible. Other than that this has been the best thing I bought in a long time.
I bought this camera for my daughter as a Christmas 2006 gift. It takes great pictures and videos-better than my Canon which cost much more(especially inside -like in auditoriums). She especially enjoys all the fun features to enhance her pictures right in the camera, because she prefers to just keep them all in the camera and scroll through with her friends. HOWEVER, after about four months, the LCD "shattered"-a big black spot with black and white lines radiating out in each direction. Since no viewfinder, the camera was unusable, although it still took pictures just fine-you just couldn't see what you were doing-or look at them afterward. HP replaced the camera-no charge. Two months later, the same thing happened to the replacement. We got that camera's replacement last week. It wouldn't read any memory cards-the newest one arrived today. It seems to be working fine. I will say that HP has been great about sending cameras without charging us, but what a pain. (of course, you must go through at least a half an hour on the phone with the tech who will tell you to take the card out, take the battery out....etc.) BE VERY CAREFUL that nothing comes in contact with the screen-it needs better protection, I think. We bought an extended warranty through the Amazon seller when we purchased, but who knows whether it even covers four cameras later....
They work as they are supposed to. There is a little FM style hiss but they are perfect for doing household chores and shoveling snow.
These earbuds are a great improvement over factory IPod earbuds. They are very comfortable and don't become dislodged during a workout or running. The bass level is adequate but not overwhelming. I can't comment on their durability as I have only been using them for a couple of weeks.
I spent a fair sum of money on this router (it was priced higher then), and have had it for more than 6 months... I would not even wish my greatest enemy to have it. It is bad. I need to switch off and turn on again the main power supply to the router every 5 mins to get it to work.. else it dies. I have written numerous emails to tech support but no response.. one of the pluses when i saw the product was a 3-year guarantee, but that is of little use if no one even replies to your emails.Using this router is as frustrating as having to reboot your PC every 5 mins. Before submitting this message, Ill have to turn the power off an on, just to ensure that I dont lose it while sending it!Pluses - The router looks good, is light and compact (i dont know how durable it is, but ok for home, i think). Cant think of any more.
The bicycle mount works perfectly. I was worried that the GPS might bounce out of it on rough terrain, but I have put it to the test and it passed. It also allows the GPS to receive the satellite signals much better than when it is wrist-mounted.
I purchased these radios a month ago. The range of these radios is outstanding. The clarity is superb. The call feature is useful and so is the scan button. There are two buttons on the side this can be confusing. The top button is used to talk and the bottom is used to turn the squelch off. (So you can monitor very weak signals) At first it was hard to get used to, but after a while it becomes second nature. Extremely great value for the price.
My first Linksys BEFSRU31 DSL router failed in less than a year and I was able to get a replacement under warranty. The second one failed in about a year and a half. I'm now shopping for a router made by a company other than Linksys. I give it two stars instead of one because it realy is an easy-to-use router. But, if the darn thing keeps breaking down, who needs it?
I brought this mouse because I had a Logitech wireless mouse which was sluggish and the buttons would stick. The fact that it was pink and only 13 bucks made this wonderful to me and I am not disappointed. The mouse works great! Very smooth and fits into the palm of my hand perfectly. I don't have a mouse pad and I thought that would be a problem but it's not. The mouse moves smoothly over my wooden desk. Great price, great color, fast free shipping...I am very happy with this purchase.
Llewellyn wow, I have not been disappointed at all on his work. Price was good but the case was received broken at hinge. So I do have other case for such a thing. the rest of the cd and booklet were great. So when seller mail the goods please pack for distruction of post office ...but this was a great buy for me.
The product is very easy to install and very well built... The instructions are easy and everything you need to install it is right there in the box...
I bought these because of the price and supposedly you get "12" for such a low price. Three things you should know about them.1) You don't get 12, you only get 3. On the back of each sheet, is a template that helps you cut each sheet into 4 smaller sheets, hence the "12". But no camera made today could use such a tiny size sheet if you cut it. You can probably get 6 sheets though if you cut them in half. The actual dimension of each sheet is 3 1/8" x 3 7/8".2) These use a glue of some kind to stick them to your screen. It looks fine when you put it on, but I hope I can remove this glue at a later date when I need to replace the protector. And I hope it doesn't damage the screen. I will look for a "static" kind or protector next time.3) These protectors are fairly reflective. I put one on a GPS in my car and I can hardly see the screen anymore on a sunny day. I would definitely recommend an anti-glare protector.Hope this helps someone...
This little charger is relatively inexpensive and great for traveling. Took it on a trip to Japan and I found it small and convenient, two essential characteristics of things made for travel. The male plug swivels out and plugs right into the wall socket. No cords! Yellow LED turns green when done. It is not made of very heavy plastic (hence only four stars) so we'll see how it holds up over time. So far though, no complaints.
The performance of the Beltronics Pro RX65 Radar detector is by far superior to any other radar detector I have used in the past.If it saves you from just one ticket, the price of this unit has been justified.
Performance of this screen was disappointing. In projecting my wife's childhood Super8 movies, running my digital camcorder behind the projector to digitize and edit the old film, the images on the screen were incredibly dim. I nearly went blind straining to see them. Before buying the screen, I had projected and digitally recorded the images off a flat-white wall in our living room. The brightness was much better, and made a better digital movie, than when using the screen. I wasted my money.
This works wonderfully on every server I've needed to console into and connects conveniently through USB. I couldn't live without it at work.
I choose the MH-61 Nikon charger for my Nikon coolpix p100 camera,because I like to stay with Brand name products. It works great and I know sometimes you get "good deals" out there, I think when it comes to a camera I spent a little bit of money for, I want to protect the camera. If you have a Nikon p100,yes you can charge it in the camera,but I like the idea of using an outside source. This charger works well and was relatively inexpensive on Amazon. I also purchased a Nikon brand EN-EL5 Battery (also Nikon brand ) from Amazon,and it has worked flawlessly without over-heating or lack of necesary power needed to shoot pics as needed. Hope this helps Thanks!
Why pay $100 for this cable you do not have to. These are wonderful. I have connedcted my upconverting HDTV and DVD with this. This is high quality and works great. If you get an HDTV they usually do not come with this cable.
Nice leather case with enough protection for the camera. Particularly like the convenient belt clip. It is also a good vaue since we are paying the price for a battery but get extra case and neck chain.I have 3 digital cameras and have spare batteries for every one of them. I personally do not feel the need for the spare batteries most of the time. Think about this, 1 GB memory card (which will hold more than 300 pictures at the highest resolution and size for SD500) will be enough for a whole day use for most of people. I found that battery for SD500 match 1 GB memory card nicely (about 160 pictures with LCD monitor on and 500 with monitor off based on Canon). But to be on the safe side, it is always a good idea to have a spare.Amazon always handles the shipments (packaging, on-time shipment and E-mail confirmation) very well and I know I will get the servce as I expected.
I bought multiples colors of this for every point and shoot camera I've ever owned. It's perfect for shoving in my pocket or purse to avoid any nicks. It takes some getting use to to slip out of the cover but that's what I love about it. It won't accidentally slip out and my friends won't be able to take incrimidating photos of me because by the time they figured out the secret slip out ninja move I've already moved onto a normal stance.
I got this cable for my Wii. It works perfectly. It is very fast! Won't regret buying! Highly recommended! Works well for computers too. It works better than most of the cables that we paid $20 for.
A lot of problems, it freeze every time I try to transfer files and I have to turn off the device and turn it on again, is a painful problem.
After searching far and wide I found that this does indeed fit a Digital Concepts tripod. It is a nice tight fit: just slide in the side opposite the lock mechanism and push down. Then slide the lock in. I had heard that this might fit and it does.
Overall, this is a great unit at a reasonable price. However, the main reason why I selected this UPS over others is the "SNMP/HTTP" feature... this implied to me that there might be an ethernet port on it. Not so.After receiving the unit, it turns out that- it does not have ups monitoring software for the Mac OSX- the Mac (at least Lion) does not detect this ups when connecting the cables- there is absolutely no mention of either http or snmp in the manual (searched the pdf)If you are on Windows or Linux (kernel > 2.6.12), then this is a great fit for you. If you are on a Mac and you would like the mac to shut down gracefully when the power goes down, keep looking.
The iPal from Tivoli Audio is very useful for those who want to play their iPod aloud in a place where there isn't too much outside noise and where an electrical outlet isn't available. This might include picnics, the patio, or any other place where electric isn't convenient. The tuner is typical top-notch Tivoli and the sound is very good for such a small unit provided you are in a fairly quite atmosphere. Also, the iPal is extremely portable, small enough to slip into your backpack. It might also make a great office radio / iPod speaker! If you work in a noisy factory, or other noisy environment, you will be disappointed with the iPal's lack of "oooomph". For this reason, along with the somewhat high price of this unit, I can't give it a fifth star.If you just want some nice portable speakers for your iPod and you don't need the tuner, you might want to consider a pair of high quality computer speakers for your iPod like the Bose MediaMate for half the price and you'll get far more volume and much better sound. Pick up an inexpensive video camera bag from the store for your speaker(s)...(about $20.00) with side pouches for your iPod, and cables and you are in business! HAVE FUN!
Loved this item helped me keep all my cords in orderthe price was a bit too high but sometimes you have to pay the fiddler to dancebought 6 of these and they are well usedgreat company also
This was the shortest male to male cable I could find. The cord is very VERY thin and the quality is terrible. It's unusable.
MSFT, for PocketPC 2002, now demands that softare developers build software that does not "shut down" when the 'X' is clicked in the upper right hand corner of Pocket PC 2002 hand helds.MSFT's reason for this is that Pocket PC system manages memory not the application. Once you start an application it never turns off. MSFT manages the memory, and if needed it will turn the application off automatically.You can see this functionality by selecting any application, then click the 'X' and then go to the memory screen in Settings-> Memory->Running Programs. You will see you app as still running and it is just in the background. Don't forget you can always KILL the app here then it is gone until you start it up again.Any software that is Pocket PC 2002 certified MUST run this way. In fact, it is bad practice to have a quit button. OUCH for the database guys. These requirements are part of the validation process for getting the software Pocket PC app certified.What does this mean for the user. You only have to pay one time to start up an application. Apps are instant on - instant off. Windows manages memory COMPLETELY. Applications just do the application thing not the system thing.Most people who use Windows get instantly confused because the metaphor is backwards from the Windows Desktop. From a systems point of view this is a much better way to handle applications. It will take time for users and app programmers to get use to this way of doing things.
I love it. Absolutely no issues with it so far (four weeks). Works quickly and perfectly. I have 60 gb on it so far and will increase that soon.
Well I am a Canon lover, always had Canon Cameras so this time I bought the Canon Elph 300 Hs.As I always do, I bought Canon case for protection. The camera is one of the tiniest Canon I have ever seen, but this case is too big, so what you win on size with small camera, you loose it with this case for sure.The other thing is that it is tuu hard to push the wrist strap thru hole, so if you want to take pictures with wrist strap on place (wrist), and the case hanging on the wrist strap, it will be VERY VERY VERY difficult, uncomfortable, and tight.First tiem I give 2 stars to a Canon product.Hope will be the last! :)
I hate technology that isn't plug and play or requires me to install all sorts of things to make it work. The Bonzai Mobile Card Reader is therefore a true delight! Plug and play, just like any other flash drive and even better, I don't have to figure out all the complicated aspects of my cameras since the SDHC cards work perfectly with it. Downloads and transfers are quick, even on my older computer, and the unique design makes it easy to distinguish from the other flash drives. A necessity!
I recently bought this case to use for a small DVD player with a 4&quot; screen. It fit perfectly except I can't fit all of the accesories in it. I tried several combinations and always had one accessory that wouldn't fit. I'm going to return this and try either the Case Logic PDV-2 or the PDV-1 case. These two are a little bit larger than the PDV-3. If you don't have that many accessories then the PDV-3 is perfect. Its very compact and has lots of padding for the dvd player.
I'm someone who likes to walk and bike a lot, instead of using a car whenever possible. This backpack replaced my older general-purpose daypack. I like everything about this Contour pack. It's lightweight, has tons of pockets, and is extremely comfortable. Fully-loaded with a laptop, PDA, cellphone, accessories, and books it still feels balanced and comfortable on my back. The lumbar support system, which has four adjustable position, is a great innovation. You can feel the difference--the pack fits snug against your body. The laptop is held securely in its own padded area. The zippers are smooth with oversized finger tags. The pack stands up on it's own: no need to rest it against a wall. I've used lots of backpacks over the years and this is one of the best. Recommended.(Dr. Simeon Hein is author of OPENING MINDS and PLANETARY INTELLIGENCE and several acoustic guitar CDs.)
I bought two of these machines, one for me and one for my mother-in-law, because of the great deal. My machine worked great except for a little bit of intermittent &quot;whirring&quot; that I paid no attention to. The other machine had problems even burning a full set of the system recovery disks, however.It turns out the 2nd machine had a power supply issue which made the CD-RW and hard drive work intermittently; not a good thing. I determined that the noise from the 1st machine was the same problem, though I experienced no performance issues.Just to be safe, though, I'm returning both and upgrading to the 350. I wanted a DVD burner anyway and I'm eager to see what the &quot;hyper-threading technology&quot; can do for a processor. I'll probably review that one next week (1/04).So, all-in-all, I didn't have the machine long but really liked it. If there are no problems, it's fast, quiet, runs mid-level games very well (didn't try anything real high-end), has very easy-to-use recording software, has lots of storage device ports and looks great. Perfect for the intermediate user. I guess it's just a matter of getting one with everything working (as I've found several problem-filled reviews on-line).Note: A previous reviewer said that the PC doesn't come with any disks, which is true. If you've purchased any computers in the past 5 years however, you know that there is a trend towards pre-loaded everything without disks (cab files, etc.), including Windows. That is why you should create a set of system recovery disks when you first get the PC (finding out if the CD-RW works correctly while you're at it), though I'm not sure why they only allow you to do it once. Make copies of those disks, I guess! The rest of the disks you used to get with a PC was just useless software anyway. And there are multiple ways to &quot;restore&quot;, including a Windows restore option. Read the manual.The reviewer also mentioned the fact that there is a lot of &quot;junk&quot; &quot;trial software&quot; and that it wasn't listed in the control panel. Unless you build your own PC, they pretty much all come like this and the software is easily deleted. No, you can't do it from &quot;Add/Remove Programs&quot; but if you know your way around a PC a little bit, it's not a problem. (If not, don't worry; you have a 120GB hard drive after all!) The software companies aren't subsidizing the PC makers just so you can remove all their software as soon as you get the machine! You can argue that you didn't pay all that money to have to take stuff out, but in actuality you probably did, considering the comparatively low price.Also at issue was the &quot;HP Organizer&quot;. This isn't the type of program for me, but I can see it being handy to the novice PC user. There is a link right on the window for options, which allows you to tell it not to run at boot-up. Pretty simple. It only interferes with Windows as long as you keep it open. Just click the, &quot;X&quot;. Again, pretty simple.Whatever you do, however, don't buy a Dell. I'd go into the horror stories about the Dell users I know, but it's the holidays and you don't need that kind of carnage on your mind.
When Panasonic released this camera in the fall of 2003, I couldn't wait for it to be available for sale. A couple of months passed and it was completely sold out even before it was available anywhere in the market. At that point, I couldn't wait and I contacted a Panasonic dealer and reserved one right away. I was on the waiting list for 2 more months and I finally got it in Jan 2004. A 12x stabilized optical zoom at that time was unheard of on a consumer camera. It was awesome! I could take pictures at full 12X without a tripod and the stabilizer made sure the pictures were perfect. For $599 it was the best digital camera out there. It has almost been a year since I bought this camera and I am still in love with it; but I wish I had waited. When Panasonic came out with the same camera but with a 5.0 mega pixels at the same price earlier this year, I was kicking myself for being so impulsive. Nevertheless, it is a great piece of engineering. The camera feels like a tank- very solid but not all that heavy at the same time. I have captured some of the most amazing pictures with this camera, which I will treasure for the rest of my life.If you don't really care about all the features and just want a small digital camera to carry around and snap pictures with, I wouldn't recommend this camera for you. This is more like a camera you would want to take to your trip to the Grand Canyon and capture the breath taking shots or the perfect sunset that you always wanted to capture and have it blown up. There are so many features in this camera, it will take a good couple of weeks for you to read the manual and get used to them.I am not going to list all the features this camera has; you can read about them on the product description page or you can go to the Panasonic homepage and get a more detailed description of all the cool features you can find in this camera. However, I do want to make a couple of points:This camera uses a Leica lens. For those of you who are not familiar with this brand, Leica Camera AG is a world-renowned German camera and lens maker. Just the name Leica, in the photography world, is synonymous with durability, quality, and optical precision. Leica makes lenses that cost thousands of dollars for high-end professional cameras so for Leica to feature its lens in this Panasonic camera tells it all.One thing a lot of people don't look at when they are buying a digital camera is if you can add additional lenses and filters like you can with a 35mm SLR. Although a 12X optical zoom (equivalent to a 36mm to 432mm in a 35mm camera) will be more than enough for most of us, some of us might want to add conversion or teleconversion lenses or filters and YES you can with this camera. Let me give you an example of what a 12X zoom can do: How many times have u been to a NFL or a baseball game and have taken pictures only to find out that you can't even make out what number jersey a player is wearing when u get the pictures? Well, with this camera, I have been talking pictures at games and let me tell you, they are just amazing! Besides all the close-up shots of all my favorite players, I could even capture those priceless facial expressions when someone makes a hit or at that moment when a receiver catches the ball for a touchdown.... it's truly amazing!You cannot go wrong with this camera!
I've been amazed at this printer. It was given to me by a friend who tired of it and wanted color. I have had many types of printers, but always black and white AND COLOR. The ink leaked out of some and the powder spilled. This has never had a paper jam unless I really caused it; and then it's easy to clear. The cartridge drops right in if you put it in properly. I've had only one cartridge for two years and use it very often. If color is not important to you, don't waste your money on a more sophisticated printer. But, it will print colored pictures in black and white. Only thing I haven't figured out yet is to stop printing if I hit the print button more than once. I just purchased a HP Photosmart printer to use for color prints and photos, hoping that it will be just as reliable as this one. This is the first printer that has never caused a problem.
I wanted to get my fiance something he really wanted and needed for his birthday this year, and this is it! Finally a ball mouse like the one he loves so much but was dying after years and years of gaming.3 buttons at the thumb and one button to the right of the trackball, this mouse is just wonderful. If I used a trackball, it would probably be this one! (And I do have to use it at his house.)Highly recommended for anyone that has used a mouse of this type and is looking for an optical, wireless, or just new replacement.
This is one of the best curling irons i ever had. I had one from conair but it wasnt ceramic but I loved it until it stop working. I think I dropped it and it never worked again. Thats how I ended up buying a new one, this time ceramic but only this time I will try not to drop it.
The picture in the description shows a low profile oval light. The light is quite tall and does not pivot like the description says & does not work on ETTL cameras as described
I have a computer, a stereo with CD, tape, AND phono, and many lamps. Let me tell you I am using quite a few cords. But my cat always chews through this one first. I have replaced it about 12 times, LOL!He is a purebred I guess he knows quality.
The hotsync cable did not work. I got in touch with the seller. They immediately promised to send me a new one. Let's wait and see.
I've burned 7 DVDs and all of them have gone perfectly. No complaints there. My only thing is that I have tried this on 5 different computers (Lenovo, Dell, Apple) and none of them have the LIghtscribe burning for the DVD to make it really worth it.
I have been using the card in my Canon 450.....twice the camera issued a message, while taking pictures, that the card was unformatted....Once I get this message I am locked up until I power the camera off, unseat and reseat the card.......then it seems to work fine until I get the next message.....So, I purchased another 8GB card from a different vendor and so far have not had any problems. I got the message once while shooting continuously and I filled the cameras memory......might be that this card really isn't a class 6 as advertised...
I've been using a Garmin StreetPilot III for 3 years now, for those unfamilar with it, its a all-in-one GPS unit with auto-routing feature and voice prompt. Its a good trusty device, highly rugged and I credit much of my career success in Silicon Valley to it.What prompted me to start sourcing for another GPS device is due to the airport hassle we experience these days. I work for the Sales department of a security company and that means frequent travel these days. The StreetPilot III is an excellent device but its a little bulky to fit into my notebook bag.Hence enter the Garmin GPS 10. I got mine for $209 from Digitally Unique, they're slow on shipping but the price was good. Get the Deluxe package and not the receiver only one, the Garmin software and maps are worth the money.In comparison with the older StreetPilot, advantages are:1. Small, light and easily fit into your pocket or laptop bag, easier when passing through airport security.2. Integrated magnetic mount allows for mounting outside the rental car, a good solution in case you rented a car with heatsheild on the windscreen that can block GPS signal.3. Waterproof, so you can still mount the device outside the car in adverse weather condition.4. Software provided for both PocketPC and Windows OS (Mac / Linux users are out of luck here). Most business travellers like myself typically carry a PDA and for sure has a notebook. In case your PDA fails, you'll still have GPS capability using your notebook.5. Enhanced software features includes:- More customization options- Cool transparent setting for indicators and prompts- Elevation indicator, nice feature when travelling- Easier filter for Waypoints and POI (Points of Interest)6. Uses standard SD or Compact flash memory cards supported by your PDA instead of the proprietary flash memory cards from Garmin. Get the Viking 512mb SD card available from Amazon here with rebate, goes nicely if your PDA has a SD slot.7. The GPS 10 turns on automatically if it detects power from the 12v cigarette lighter adaptor.Disadvantages compared to StreetPilot III:1. This could be related to my choice of PDA, I'm using a Dell Axim X5 PocketPC 2003. This PDA does not have an integrated Bluetooth so I use a Anycom Bluetooth CF card. Whenever I turn off the PDA and back on again, I need to re-connect the Bluetooth serial connection. Then I have to stop the Garmin nRoute software from searching the serial port, then reconnect again. A bit of a hassle compared to the StreetPilot III where you simply turn it on.2. Routing algorithm not as good as StreetPilot III. The Pocket PC based routing logic seems to be slightly inferior to the one based on SP III (Palm OS based).3. Depending on your PDA, the screen could be very difficult to read in the car. The Dell Axim X5 does not do well despite its transreflective LCD. The SP 3 on the other hand is clearly visible under all sorts of condition. Recommend you buy a PDA with a very bright screen.4. PDA dependent. The SP 3 is a integrated device and is very rugged, sitting in direct sunlight for 2 years before I finally managed to buy a townhouse with a garage last year. The PDA however, is flimsy in comparison. I would not thing the Dell Axim will hold up being in sunlight all the time for 2 years.5. Mounting a hassle. For a semi permanent mount in a car, you'll have to buy a mount either from Seidio or Arkon. However, those mounts are mainly for the PDA and you'll have to mount the GPS 10 seperately.Recommendation:1. If you do not travel by air frequently but is looking for a GPS device for use in your car, go with one of those all-in-one devices such as the older Garmin 2610/2620 or the newer Garmin c320/c330. They're much easier to use and mount, and are easier to see in your car.2. For frequent travellers by air, get this Garmin GPS 10 and a good PDA. This combo is a lot more portable and works even if you end up renting a car with heatshield on the windscreen. Also, in case the PDA fails, you'll have your notebook to fall back on.3. If you decide on the Garmin GPS 10, get a PDA that has the fastest possible processor. The latest Intel XScale running at 624Mhz is a good choice. My Axim X5 running 416Mhz though usable, I sometimes felt a faster processor would be nice when I'm planning a trip and markign waypoints on the PDA.
I have had this battery for more than 5 years, and I'm starting to worry why it doesn't die, you know, normaly things have to be changed, but this one has lasted way too long , I really recomend it.
In order to use this I had to fire up my 32-bit virtual machine on my WIN7 64-bit OS. It seems to work fine, but, 64 bit would save what I have to go through in order to use it. Purchased it to use when presenting a large power point.
This item works as advertised- allows you to install an aftermarket head unit into an Isuzu. No issues detected at all.
The WET54G has been working very well in wirelessly connecting my MythTV box to the rest of my household. However, getting it configured was much more difficult than it should have been.Problem 1: I connect the WET54G (V3.0) to my computer and start the setup disk. The setup program says that it cannot see any WET54G device and bails out. The solution was to reconfigure my network connection to use 192.168.1.x addresses, then use my browser to connect to the WET54G at address 192.168.1.226.Problem 2: The instructions say to enter "admin" into the password field when the connection dialog box appears. That did not work. Trial and error found that placing "admin" (without quotes) in both the name field and the password field would get me into the configuration screens.Problem 3: The WET54G would not remember my WEP encryption information. As soon as I said to apply the key information, it switch to Radius security mode and wouldn't communicate with my wireless network. The solution was to download the latest version of firmware which did not have this problem.So I'm happy now with my WET54G, but there must be a lot of frustrated who gave up on it and switched to something else.
Like so many, I've used a squeegee to remove water from my negatives. The slightest bit of hard dust or grit getting in the blades caused scratching, and the squeegee often left long lateral streaks of water on the negative as the edge deteriorated from hitting the sprocket holes on 35mm film.After reading about using this and not using any wiping at all, I tried it. It is absolutely astounding. It's a surfactant that breaks surface tension and causes water to spread evenly. You can just let it dry, and it doesn't get streaked or scratched. Very rarely, I may see a water spot towards the bottom of the negatives where more water accumulated, but a Pec pad and some negative cleaner removes it cleanly.My negatives make better scans and don't get damaged using this. Cleanliness is and always will be an issue with scanning and printing, but simply not damaging the negative to begin with is priceless and I highly recommend this stuff.I'm just an amateur and not a professional so I'm not sure how much my opinion is worth -- but this stuff improved my b/w negatives substantially and I'll continue to use it.
This is a very decent lens, but my images are very soft if I open it up to 5.6 or wider and I'm zoomed in beyond 70mm or so. I'm using a Canon 20D. Images are sharp when I close up the aperture or zoom out. I actually sent the lens back to Tokina for repair. The technician read me a document he had which states that the lens was made for film, not digital, and that we could not expect optimal results from the lens when used with a digital camera when the aperture was opened up.
Pros :Very useful macro lens, diffuses harsh flash to smooth bokeh.Cons:Difficult to focus in most situations, needs tripod and brighter flash at times (though this is normal in most of macro lenses).
I never thought the speed made much difference but this thing is fast pulling the images off of the card.Works great w/ my 20D and 40D.
Sure solved my problem of two computers sharing a printer. It is a new version of the old A-B switch. Just plug in USB printer cords and you are off and running, then push the button for the computer you are using. It is that easy.
After wasting a couple of hours with D-link techs. finally determined unit was defective. Amazon was great about how painless they made the return.
Throw away the base that comes with this camera. Both the QuickCam Pro 3000 and QuickCam Pro 4000 cameras attach to its Logitech base with a little pin at the bottom of the camera. Simply unscrew this pin from the camera to remove it. Purchase an inexpensive standard 4" mini-tripod from a hanging rack in any good camera store (Ritz, National Camera Exchange, etc.) and screw the tripod into the camera. Best Buy only carries mini-tripods that don't have universal movement. Look for one that has a ball head, which will allow you to easily rotate and tilt the camera, locking a twist-pin when you are happy with your setting. No more problem with the camera popping off its base, or the heavy USB cable weighing it down and moving it out of your preferred adjustment. I bought a Quantaray brand from Ritz, but I'm sure there are many brands. The mini-tripod won't cost more than a meal for two at Burger King and you'll decide you absolutely love the camera, once these 2 little annoyances are finally the way they should have been designed in the first place! (I bought the 4000, so I'll post this message there as well.)
I purchased this toner cartridge for a 20-year-old hp LaserJet 4P. I highly recommend brand-name hp toner for hp machines, and would not risk buying off-brand or remanufactured toners.As long as this product is available, I can continue to use my old printer for light duty black & white printing to supplement my newer, high-tech color inkjet and LED printers.
Great machine for the price with rebate. The brightveiw screen is great if you have no other light interference. Otherwise, there is a problem with screen reflection.
I was originally looking for speakers on ebay to add to a surround system I was putting togther and came across numerous sets of these. Most of the reviews I read on these made them seem like good speakers for the price. Fortunately that has been the case thus far for me as well. For their size I am suprised at the bass reproduction. I did not expect such a small speaker to push so much air. My main complaint is the somewhat muddy mid-range sound at high volumes or produced during heavily layered sections of music. But other than that well worth the $30(w/shipping) I paid for them.
I used this to take pictures of a wedding, the space was great and completely neccesary and the speed is great too. I never had to think about the card because it was doing its work so well. I used it on a rebel xti and the speed of the camera improved (of course) over a Ultra II San Disc card. After I used it on a 40D and worked like a charm. The thing is, although it is noticeably faster, Im not completely impressed with it. When I transfered the files to the computer I used a USB II port and the speed was around 10MB/sec not 30. Maybe Im wrong in some interpretation here... I dont know. Thats not so important, the important thing is that the card never limits one to take pictures becouse it cant save fast enough.Bottom line, its great, it does it work well and as far as I know I recommend it.
Ok you can spend $40 for these at the retail stores. This cables work just fine.
I bought this to store a Kodak Z1485 which it stored quite well along with its USB cable/included accessories, and the K8500 charger + battery fit well in the small compartment in the bottom. However, the zipper of that compartment would repeatedly and consistently get stuck in the closed position, likely due to faulty construction. Each time it stuck I had to dig the zipper free with a knife-point. I tried to make a few small stitches in order to block the zipper from rolling over the area it would get stuck on while being able to nearly completely zip the bottom compartment shut, but that was not helpful either. If I had taken this case out with me to shoot pictures, I would probably have to destroy the thing in order to be able to change my battery, etc. In the end this case was returned.
My previous player was a 30GB Nomad. It was great for a couple years 'til I dropped it twice while jogging on the treadmill and killed the hard drive. So I needed a player with no moving parts.The Zen V really appealed with its 4GB, line-in recording, FM radio, and built-in mic for lo-fi speech recording. Plus under $100 at Amazon.I've had it for a month or two and it's performing up to expectations. It sounds fine and the controls work pretty well--the menus work OK. I like the tiny size (compared to Nomad). I've also put in a bunch of photos and even some "contacts" information.Negatives. I initially tried to install it on my Win 2000 PC and it told me in no uncertain terms I couldn't do it. So with some trepidation I tried it on the Vista PC. It works pretty well. The Media Explorer application usually locks up after I finish ripping files and I have to use the task manager to close it Also, in Media Explorer after it finds the CD info, it puts the track names in some weird font of strange unreadable symbols. Despite this, ripping CDs is pretty easily done. (There's another included app that doesn't mess up the titles.)I've had to re-boot the player one time. Didn't lose any songs or data.4GB ought to be enough for about 1000 songs at 128k sample rate. I feel a little constrained since I had over 6000 on my Nomad. But I haven't filled it up yet.I thought $29 for a wall charger was outrageous, but charging from the USB works fine. I bought a generic USB wall charger on eBay for $5, but it doesn't charge the unit. Not yet sure what's up there.Highly recommended. Make sure your OS will run the software.
I purchased this cable so that I could watch satellite TV on my portable DVD player by my computer. You will probably need an adapter to convert from the RCA-style connectors to the mini connectors on most players. There doesn't appear to be any loss of signal quality, even though the cable is very long. The video wire is pretty thick, so that probably helps. Nice cable for a good price.
This headset was listed as an additional item that could be purchased with the AT&T wireless phone system I was buying on Amizon.com. So I figured for $10 why not buy it? It did not work with the phone system I purchased from Amazon or anything else I own. So I stuck with a headset that I will never use. Buyers beware.
This is a great buy, very satisfied with this surge protector, shopped around and this was the best vendor/price.I live in florida and we have power outages and lightning strikes and the unit works great and saved ny tv/home theater system.
I bought this cable after my pc refused to connect at 1000mb/s to my new gigabit home router. I was using a cat5E cable that is *supposed* to work with gigE but didn't.I received the cable and connected it up and PRESTO it worked like a charm.Build quality is good and the connectors are solid.All this and the price was great too.
In contrast to some of Linksys' other products, this one is surprisingly unpolished, with buggy firmware, failure to recognize and format various types of flash drives, slow performance, Windows-unfriendly formatting, network mapping and password hassles, and willing, but clueless Technical Support. Instead, get the far speedier Netdisk from Ximeta, a generally superior performer.
I bought the Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote because I read several reviews by techies who said they would buy one for their grandmothers. Well, I'm a non-tech grandfather who has experienced all the frustrations that electronic gadgets can provide. This one was easy to set up, and easy to program (although I have not yet attempted multiple gadgets of similar kinds or that sort of complicated stuff), and the tech support people are both super-competent and very patient. I can finally play movies, CDs, TVs and more with a minimum of button-pushing. My grandchildren also tell me that it can do many other things, enough even to satisfy their demands!
If you are looking for a book filled with tactics and ideas, this is not it... move along. If you are looking for an inspirational addition to your business collection, then this should be yours. Personally, I loved this book and read it in one sitting. It profiles Mr. Rancic, demonstrating the obstacles he has overturned on his road to success. "You're Hired" shows what can be, and motivates one to achieve.
I'm in college and I don't have enough money for an iPod, but it would have probably been worth the extra money if i had it. I treat my Jukebox like it cost me half a month's pay too. It worked great for a few months, and when the headphone jack broke, I assumed it was just my bad luck. I paid the $20 service charge because it was a few days out of the three month warranty, and went back to rocking when they returned a replacement. Now, just out of warranty again, it stopped working completely. I've sent it back a second time and when this is over, I will have paid at least $300 dollars total for the thing. It works well when it works, even if you hold it while jogging or working out, but you better be prepared to pay if you want to keep it working. Looking at the other reviews on here, I guess my case is unique, but I surely would have gone with the Dell DJ or even shelled out the beans for an iPod if I had it to do over.
Just plug and play. You will be able to tell the difference when using 100 or 1000.
they dont fit right
Well, my vehicle is unique. This installation kit works fine on my 03 Suzuki Aerio as advertised, but not exactly. I had to literally force my cover panel down to meet the false panels which take up the extra space above and below my aftermarket deck. Maybe this is common with these types of installs, but it seemed a little hokey to me. There is a small ammount of space left over, but my car is old and it doesn't bother me that much. Other than that, it's solid and doesn't allow for a lot of movement with everything installed, which is good. I'm giving a 4 rating, only because it doesn't fit exactly, but close enough.
Brass tacks.. spades are spades but the primary difference is if the base material is made out of copper or something else.These spades are 24k gold electroplated copper. They crimp well and work perfectly for their intended use. If I can get 20 for about $7, it is a steal compared to spending $6 for 4 (OTHER name) and getting essentially the same thing with a different spade design and maybe fancier packaging. I really don't need good looking packaging as it goes straight to the garbage anyways.
This pressure cooker is a classic. Perfect for folks on the go. You can prepare a yummy entree or side dish in minutes. It is sturdy and easy to clean and maintain. This pot connects me to my grandparents who had a Presto and served their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren many filling and nutritious meals over the decades. You can pass on the Crockpot and staying up late or rising early in the morning to make meals happen. Just pop the ingredients in the pressure cooker and 8-15 minutes later you have a delicious meal. It is that easy!
I had this gizmo for almost ten years and has worked with all my canon cameras. The only reason I give it 4 stars is due to the price
This is a very convienient way to carry lenses while hiking, much better than backpack systems. Product very well made as is most Lowepro products.
I was supposed to be getting this lamp on March 4 - 8th of this year, but got is yesterday!! The lamp is a snap to put together and gives off a lovely bright glow. I had it put together in about 10 minutes. For some reason I thought that the light the lamp would be giving off would be more amber, judging by the photo but the inserts that go around the bulbs are whiter and give off more of a frosted glass look. My only wish would have been that this lamp had been taller, but its still a great lamp
I have one on my touring bike and racing bike and used them on virtually every ride for a total of 9,000 miles last year (cross country and Atlantic coast rides). There are a few problems, but they can be worked around. The whole reason for the problems is the hard plastic design, as opposed to the hard rubber of the original battery cover. The batteries can slide around more easily because of the slippery plastic and the lower pressure this cover has. The solution is to put thin rubber or felt pads inside the cover to add a little bit of pressure and friction on the batteries. I use the green felt discs you use to put under lamps, on cabinet doors, etc. that you can get at any hardware store. Also, slightly bending the battery contacts to apply some more pressure on the ends helps. Once I got it dialed in for the batteries I use (believe it or not, AA batteries do differ slightly in diameter) it works pretty reliably on pretty bumpy roads. On a 4000 mile cross-country trip mine reset once or twice. I'm sure that mountain bikes will have more problems.The downside of putting a wedge/pad between the batteries and the cover is that the cover won't seal around the gasket (easy to lose, be careful) as well. On one particularly rainy all-day ride I noticed a slight amount of moisture inside of the battery compartment, but not enough to cause trouble.One other problem with the hard plastic design is that after a while it wears down and the mount gets a little loose so that it rattles around on bumpy roads. A little grease fixes that problem short term, but I am now buying another one to start fresh.Bottom line is that it isn't perfect, but is the best solution I've found and can be made better by a little tweaking.
This is an excellent product. I bought this for my digital camera. It has a great battery life per charge. Charger is handy to carry.
Bought the IPod classic, and it made it through Christmas with flying colors. No problems that I could tell. Sometimes a song would skip to another in the middle of playing, but I just re-imported the song and it works fine. Other than that no other problems, would buy from the company again.
My husband loves these. He uses them to watch for wildlife in the mountains. Was well worth the purchase price.
This product did exactly what I needed it to do. We have lumber that is 105 yrs old that will be used as flooring in a new home. We needed to find all the nails and remove them before the wood goes to the mill. This product was perfect for the job!
Years in the IT industry and much experience with Brother MFCs going back years. Always recommended their products -- until now. Got the dreaded "Machine Error 41" on my MFC3420C. And it eats ink like crazy, even when not used (cleaning function) -- very expensive. Another lousy feature is that if you are out of any of the three colors of ink (magenta, cyan, yellow), then you cannot print in black, even when you have plenty of black ink. So even when you never use color, you still must regularly buy and replace colored ink.Stay away from Brother. They used to be a quality company, but no more. There are other more reliable MFCs out there.
i love the shape of this remote its perfect to have in my hand while still being able to change gears and drive wtih no problems, reception is the best !! i use this remote on all my cars it works great on any Pionner radio i have try it
I have owned almost every iPaq made to date plus a few other brands and without a doubt, the 4355 is the best by far. Yes it is a bit bigger then most of the other iPaq's, but I do not have a problem with that as it fits so well into my hand and just "feels right" A 1560 mAh battery comes standard with the unit which is about 500 mAh more then most PDA's resulting in a good 3-4 days usage before recharging. I spent once over two hours on WiFi at a local Starbucks and the battery was still going stronge. The WiFi setup could not be simpler, just turn on the unit, select WiFi ON and it has a "snooper" built in and will find the Wifi, add all the correct addressing information and you just connect right away. Takes no more then 10 seconds to handle this. The BlueTooth works perfectly on my HP printer at up to about 30 ft and the other nice thing I found is that the Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard has a universal Bluetooth transmitter/receiver and and I could hook into this with ease for ActiveSync. Along with that, I purchased a 512 MB SD card, a beautiful leather case by the company Piel (www.ipaqcases.com) and with those options I am all set. I find I actually use the keyboard alot and its very neat as its got a "Timex Indaglo" color blue backlight for the keyboard which is very handy.I use the unit for alot of large JPG pictures and they look stunning on the display and also maps created by MapPoint 2004 for Pocket Streets and its amazing ow fast this unit will open even a very large map (17 MB) The screen can be read outside in bright sunlite (well as bright as it gets here in Seattle) which I cannot say for many other PDA's. The programs just "snap open" (e no waiting and rare to see the hourglass symbol) This PDA does of course run the latest PPC software which is called Pocket PC 2003 Premium. Only bad thing, but this is the custom tese days with PDA's is no manual (partial one on the CD) So if you are new to Pocket PC's I would get something "Everything you have always wanted to go with your iPaq" by Frank McPherson. Also its neat as the battery charger unit with the built in USB 2.0 Interface (will run USB 1 also) has a second slot for an extra battery if you want. This kind of option it usually not available or if it is, sells for a rather high price. IF you do not think you will use the keyboard that is built in, there always is basically the same model without the keyboard and that is the iPaq 4155. But this unit does come with a smaller battery (1000 maH I beleive) and I really like the long life of the one that comes with the 4355. Usually I can also find a good number of things I don't like, but not in this model ! A clear winner in the PDA world !Tedd RiggsRedmond,WAT_Riggs@msn.com
This Kenko 2x teleconverter is an excellent item for adding diversity to your lens collection. While this is for use in good lighting conditions, I have taken some remarkable and interesting shots with this behind my Nikkor zoom lens. I liked it so much I bought one for my daughter. I highly recommend it.
Background: I was trying to decide between these and the Sports line of MX series offered by Sennheiser (70,75,80 etc) and was a little worried about the complaints over durability and sound quality. After some research I noticed that the MX 90's had an improved speaker system over the Sports line and a different cable design as well.FIT:PROS: My first impression was how well these ear buds stay in your ear. I'm a fitness enthusiast and have already put in a 10 mile run and a 2 hr gym workout with these and never once had to readjust them. A HUGE PLUS. Even though these are not marketed to the sports audience, the only thing missing is the clip to attach to your shirt. However, in all honest the cable is so insanely light that I personally believe its unnecessary for the overall performance.CONS: They take a little getting used to here. The upper nub that you twist into your ear to keep the phones in place is slightly discomforting during the twisting. Once they are set in place they feel great, basically you are pressing and moving rubber against your ear. Not a major drawback, wouldn't prevent me from recommending or purchasing again.SOUND: Another job well done here. I feel that the mids and highs are crystal clear (or close enough for the price) The bass has been improved over the sports line and does well enough for everyday usage. Yet, if there is one weakspot in the headphones it would be in the bass area. Granted, its not near as bad as the earlier MX series that i've tried (sport or not) but I would expect Sennheiser to work on this in the future.QUALITY/DESIGN: Its pretty early on for me to provide a concise report on the quality and longevity of the headphone, but I will mention that the build seems solid. The Volume Control piece is a pretty neat addition as well. It doesn't completely control the volume, rather it allows you to adjust it slightly to give you control over those songs that are louder/quieter than others or enough to be able to take in ambient noise if need be without pausing the song. However, i think the placed the control module a little too far down the cable for my preferences.CON: One major design flow that I will note is that the headset cable ships to you wrapped in tight circles. This in turn causes the cable to create loops when wearing and is annoying. It's relaxed a bit since the first use, but I really have to wonder why Sennheiser would screw this up given that is supposed to be for sleek minimalist users who wont performance and looks in one. Will follow up on this later.All in all, well worth the money spent. However, minor flaws keep it from getting 5 stars. For anyone looking for athletic usage, this has got to be the best deal in town. (trust me i've tried most others) :)
Per Paladins' website, the 1257 is clearly a 2-level 1/4" x 1/4" stripper, preset for RG-6. I assume they're just using a common body for the 4 models in this Econo line, hence the *missing* 3rd blade. If you want a 3-level stripper for RG-6, look elsewhere.In testing this on a scrap of Chinese-made Radio Shack RG6, the blade depth settings were precisely on target. No nicking at all of the center conductor or the shielding.Since I'm forced to also have to deal with legacy RG59 junk, I'll have to buy a second one and adjust it for the '59. I don't want to have to waste time going back and forth on the settings.Minus 1 star for crappy instructions. They say to rotate the tool "clockwise" when in fact it's *counterclockwise. Also not shown is the location of the included adjustment hex key: (bottom of the squeeze handle).
I ordered Gold Archival DVDs for storage of my photography collection. I didn't open them right away because I was upgrading to a new computer. Today I tried to open the container and found it very difficult. I thought it was just extra-solid plastic wrapping, but when I found that the case was VERY badly cracked, I got the wrapping/label out of the trash. I discovered that it had been torn--probably when the plastic case cracked--and solidly taped back together.These DVDs are not cheap. They are supposed to be "The 100 Year Disc". Can you imagine how confident I am that the DVDs are not damaged and that they will last 100 days, much less 100 years?This kind of shoddy practice is shameful. This will be my last purchase from anything offered on Amazon.com that can be bent, broken, or mutilated.To say that I am disappointed is putting it mildly.Donna-Lee Phillips
Quite heavy but a good one. If you don't have problems carrying it with you then use it! Make sure to buy the Memory Stick because it is much better than relying on a floppy alone.
I'm gonna be perfectly honest with you all. These only last three months, but I buy them because they only cost $6. Most expensive headphones last just as long. You spend twenty or thirty bucks, even fifty for headphones, then after a few months the sound in one ear goes out and you have to spend another thirty bucks to get another pair that will just break in a few months all over again. But these are perfect for me. I buy four or five at a time because they're so cheap, I get free shipping because amazon give free shipping with $25 purcheses or more, and I'm set for the next year. Once one breaks I use another. They sound great, they block out outside noise, they're super inexpensive so you can get a bunch at once, and last months. Are they a good product? Well, yes and no. They work great until they stop working, but just get a few.
Pros:- Great build quality, made from brass- Does not bind or jam- Made in Germany. This is a big plus for me since I grew up in Europe and am a tiny little bit biased LOL- Uses original lens cap and hood, can leave it on 24/7- Impressive 10-year warrantyCons:- A little difficult to clean. I didn't see this from other reviews but I found it very tedious to clean. Ended up using my Oakley sunglasses microfiber bag and it worked like a charm.- A little high for just one filter, but I had to get 2 for the above 2 lenses :(Others: I always use the lens hood that comes with my 24-70mm f/2.8L and the 70-200 f/2.8L so wasn't terribly concerned about using this filter for protection. But just in case something should get past the hood.B+W 77mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M)
I have to say I am glad I waited for this generation of the G4 powerbook. It has been said in reviews that the most significant new feature of this laptop is it's lack of problem exhibited in many of the previous generations of the g4 powerbook. I must agree. The powerbook is very refined and the technology is perfectly combined with the operating system. It does everything with grace.BTW, I reccomend the Appld bluetooth mouse and keyboard. They are an flawless pair.I am very hard to please and don't write such positive things often.
We purchased the MT180 to record our collection of approx. 300 vinyl L.P. records. We chose it because of the MDLP function, which allows 360 minutes of recording to a 74 minute minidisc using a lot of compression in the ATRAC format. Using the setting for sound activated recording ("line synch" on the tiny screen's display), we record l.p.s at our leisure; the recorder pauses itself until we turn the record over. Sound quality at the LP4 setting is clear enough; audiophiles could use the LP2 setting and still compress to 160 minutes per minidisc. The discs are cheap, and using LP4 we put about 6 vinyl long play records on each disc. Disc and track labelling can be done using the tiny buttons. We were surprized at the extremely small size of this unit, which could get lost in a shirt pocket. We use the line out terminals on our stereo system to record l.p.s. CDs can be recorded from an optional digital optical connection, or with an analog line, to the MT180's miniplug input. We would gladly buy a second unit, finding it much more cost effective than an MP3 player with its limited memory.
Cable is fine but hard to unplug from laptop port since rubber boot over the clip is remarkably stiff. Its not the plastic clip underneath, that is normal, just the over-boot. If you have very strong fingers, or use this in an environement where it stays plugged all the time it will work great. But if you have to take it with you, and you are not the Hulk, you might get annoyed with the effort it takes unplug it. If you have a smidge of arthritis it will be a problem. (of course you can always cut that part off.....)
The wire is very thin & flexibile. the biggest challenge was running it behind the walls and places where I had to make slight bends in the path. Otherwise I was very pleased with this product.
Let me start by saying I use to teach photography at college and an a critic as far as picture quality goes. A college of mind bought this camera and I was so impressed with the size and features I figured what the heck I'll give it a shot because my Cannon G1 is just to big to carry with me all the time.One of the most important feature to me was size, I wanted something I could carry around. This covered it, it is small, wow is it small and light. It's slender body fits into my pocket and I forget it is there. As a result I shoot more pics. The other nice feature is the quick worm up time of about a sec. Cameras I have had in the past I missed shots because they were booting up. This camera has a exceptional exposure control in low light, it is hard to take a bad picture.Now for the down side. The picture quality is OK. I find it a bit smooth and not crisp enough for my taste, but nothing photoshop can't fix. I miss a volume control on the shutter it is either on or off and there are no shortcuts to the menu items to quickly toggle features or delete frames. The view window on the back is fixed and a bit small and dark sometimes, mostly in low light. Also when shooting movies the mic is on the top of the camera rather than the front so if you are in a busy room it pics up everything else as loud as the people you trying to shoot.Over all for the size it is awesome. I would call it a excellent party, snapshot type camera. If I lost it I would go out and buy another one without hesitastion.
SAve your money. This camera is very disapointing and i do not recommend it for purchase. I have had 35 mm olympus and loved it but this is not up to their standards. You can may inside pictures that turn out fairly well but it is usless outside. The nice big viewing area on the back just goes completly black even in low light outdoors so you cannot see what you are shooting. I will be replacing this camera as soon as possible.
Excellent sound production. Very well balanced if properly inserted into the ear. You push in too far - too much bass. Don't push in far enough - less bass. It's very easy though to modulate this as it is shipped w/ 3 different sizes of ear-adaptors. This leads to a pretty obvious statement: these aren't good to exercise with. If you're traveling; stationary - they're awesome... and for the money, a steal.
I bought these for use with Skype and have recommended this headset to many friends and relatives who I call and talk to all over the year. Also, since I plan to do a weekly podcast, I wanted something other than my computers built-in mic. This does the trick, and very well on all fronts. My only minor complaint is that, when not used for a day or more, the left ear phone goes dead. Unplugging and replugging in the USB port solves the problem. USB is NOT ready for PrimeTime!Bill
I bought this item from "BargainCell" - and while it is the correct cable type, the amount of pins on the DVI end of the cable does NOT match the amount listed in the technical specs. If you look at the image for the product, there are 24 ( + 1 ) pins on the DVI end, which would confirm the technical spec.The technical specs listed ( at the time of buying ):"right_connector_type: 24 pin digital DVI"However, the cable I received has only 18 pins on the DVI end!
I purchased this 50mm f/1.8 prime lens when I bought my Nikon D90 DSLR. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, given that you "zoom with your feet" so to get the photo you want, you physically move to the spot necessary to frame the shot as desired. I absolutely adore this lens. Lightweight, small, produces precise, crisp photos and lovely bokeh. My family traveled across 4 countries in 3 weeks this summer and I brought the Nikon D90, the kit lens that came with the camera, and this lens. I wound up using the 50mm f/1.8 almost every day! I switched to the other lens only to take photos of large buildings that were fairly close to me for example (in other words, using the 50mm, I wouldn't be able to get the entire building in the frame). My subjects include our garden, our kids, our dog, architecture, fabric. The Sony D90 with this lens captures indoor subjects with natural light unbelievably well. Good luck with this lens, you will be thrilled with it!
I had purchased Energizer rechargeable batteries with a cute "automatic" charger included. The "automatic" part referred to an 8-hour timer built into it. You pop in the batteries, plug it in and whether the batteries wanted it or not they got a full 8-hour charge. The batteries gave outstanding performance compared to the pricey alkalines. But within six months the rechargeables lost probably half of their nominal 2400 mAh capacity.My NiMH Energizers were advertised to be good for 1000 charging cycles, but that amount was turning more like 100 if not less. I figured that the 8-hour charge can't be too healthy for them so I decided to look for a better charger with automatic detection and adjustment of the charging times for each individual battery.I considered several good automatic chargers that treat each battery individually. The Sony BCG-34HRMD4 seemed optimal because of the following: (1) very reasonable price with the four great batteries included, (2) universal 110-240 voltage, (3) no-frills individual indication of the charging process, (4) rejuvenate function - very handy even for NiMH batteries, (5) ease of use - it was going to be used by several people with differing degrees of tech expertise.I didn't want a super-duper split-second blink-your-eye quick charger because I am not in a real hurry to get the batteries charged plus high charging currents heat up the batteries to a boil and shorten their life span. "Normal" was fine for my needs, so I was actually pleased to read in the reviews that the "Super Quick" is false advertisement. Shame on you Sony!Overall: this is a very good charger, highly recommended. It carries a reputable brand name, so it is likely to last a long time without surprises. And, last but not least, it is cheap - thank to the working men, women and children of China.===== Edit =====I noticed that the price has changed. The price is rather crucial for my positive review. I bought this charger and rated it full 5 stars when it was $24.99 apiece with a free shipping.===== Edit on May 26, 2009 =====Charger still running strong after 3+ years. It is used extensively by many people, and I replaced all batteries for Eneloops which are performing really great. Nothing broke in the charger except that someone took off the top lid and lost it - no big deal because the batteries get better cooling without it. I also have BC-900 charger but prefer the Sony with single button for "refresh".Again: a great product. Highly recommended.
This is a horrible horrible system.The software gives you very little to work with, and even the things it's supposed to let you do doesn't always work. More often then not I have to restart my computer because I can't get the sound to come out of the right set of speakers.I can't believe I spent the amount of money I did on it. It's caused me more problems then it's worth and now I just have it sitting in a drawer.While the idea behind this product had potential it was poorly executed. The last 4-5 logitech products I've bought have been a huge disappointment -- (a $90 wireless mouse, 2 headsets, speaker system, keyboard) it seems like they just rush out the product before making sure they work and all the bugs are worked out. I'm just avoiding the brand now.
this is a good cover protector for my ipod.i got 2 one for a 160g and one for a 80g and they do the job real good.just a little advice bend the clip in just a little so when you snap the box is nice and close tight
Late in 2002 I promised myself to replace my 19" CRT monitor with a 17" LCD as soon as the latter showed up in stores for under $500. I found such a monitor --a Samsung-- in a major "club/warehouse" chain (the one that shares its ownership with Wal-Mart)in mid October. I brought it home, set it up, marveled over the reclaimed desk space and the sleek appearance. Then, after one session with Word and Excel, took it back within 24 hours due to the hideous display qualities. A year later, ready again to reclaim desk space and move to a larger display(since a 19" LCD offers roughly the same viewable area as a 21" CRT), I took the plunge on this Envision monitor. It's a superb product for the money. Its price point compares favorably with others this size **without** having to wait for a rebate. Its display is crisp and bright..and after years of struggling with reflected sunlight from windows located behind my back, computing in daylight is now easy on the eyes. It renders text very nicely: Word and Excel look great, it renders digital images wonderfully. There are some exceedingly minor quibbles that make we wish there was a "4.5 stars" rating option: No printed user guide. There is a single sheet quick start guide, but for the full manual, you get to download a .PDF file from Envision's website. Note to hardware manufacturers: DON'T push the overhead of user documentation production onto your customers. Print it yourself and include it with the product.As another reviewer pointed out, the tilt mechanism is stiff. Finally, the video cable connection has an unusual vertical configuration (presumably to accommodate wall mounting), and it takes some wrestling with the monitor to get the screws in. Finally, the AC-DC power transformer is a large brick (similar to a laptop's, but better I guess than a "wall wart"). This probably could have been integrated with the display or base. These are minor, but the purchase price is non-trivial, so they do matter. I really like the display, LOVE the extra space on my desk, and it means the largest item in the room is no longer my CRT! This is a very good choice for the money.Update: Here's how much I like this monitor. Eight months later I just upgraded to a dual monitor display...and bought a second of this monitor. Note: This seems to be the end of the "model year", and you may be able to find some deeply discounted ones out there. Mine was discounted enough to pay for the upgraded video card needed to support a dual display. No dead pixels on either of these machines (and one was a floor model in Staples that probably wasn't treated too gently; it's working fine and under full warranty...).At current Amazon prices, it's a terrific deal, and if discounted...it's a steal!
When I first started to look for an HDMI cable at local electronic stores, the cheapest one I was able to find was $40. I was tempted to buy it right then thinking I wasn't going to find anything cheaper, but when I went on my computer and searched for one on Amazon, the first cable to pop up was less than $3! I was skeptical to why they were so cheap, but the reviews were mostly great and I went ahead and ordered one. Even with free shipping, I received it in the mail earlier than expected. At first, I did have trouble getting it to work though. I was trying to hook my PS3 to my TV with the HDMI cable. I knew how to set the settings and everything, but I just couldn't get the HDMI to display anything, but it did eventually work. All I can say is that this is how PS3 is made to be played! No more unreadable text, no more dark screens, and no more fuzzy picture, just a crisp and clear picture that has made all my games and movies much more enjoyable. I haven't had any issues with the cable since, but I wouldn't be surprised if I did seeing how it took me to get it working. If you're skeptical like I was, take the chance and get this HDMI cable. Three bucks is worth the small gamble, heck I can't go to a fast food place and spend less than $3 anymore! Buy this cable and you won't regret it.
Consider buying this product. Works very well. This is my second time purchasing. Won't be disappointed with your purchase of this product
After doing my research I decided on this printer due to the features and the price. It is the only multifunction printer for $120 that offers a small screen to make corrections to photos and lets you print directly from your memory card. However, it has major software problems. The software did not load easily into my computer, it always showed an icon with error message an the bottom. I was able to print without problem and the quality of the prints was decent. The auto-feeder for the fax jammed if you load more than 3 pages.My problem really started after I tried to restart my computer the next day, the printer software did allow my computer to boot. The only way for the computer to boot was when I remove the USB cable for the new printer. I reinstalled the software with no success, then I decided to get help from Lexmark. The first person had no clue after an hour of trying to help me; finally she got help from a supervisor that told me that this printer is so "advanced" that require that the bios on my computer be updated, he could not help me because it was not a printer problem, I needed to call my PC manufacturer. I pointed out that my HP PC was only a year old and this should not happen, he apologized and said not much he could do.Since I had spended so much time trying to get a fix and I did like the printer, I decided to follow his advice and contact HP.HP was willing to help for $49 and did no guarantee that updating the bios was going to fix the problem.That is when I call it quits, $49 more did not make it such a good deal anymore.I returned it and bought the HP 6210. It is more expensive and less features than the Lexmark; but, I did not even need the software that came with the printer, my PC recognized it with no problem.It is a shame that Lexmark puts out a printer with this type of compatibility problems.
The DVD Player arrived within the time promised, in excellent condition, as I have come to expect from Amazon. It worked well right out of the box, and I have no cause for complaint. Operation is easy, picture is excellent, and sound is very good. I will have no reservations about giving this as a gift. It works.
I own the HP-Color LaserJet 4500 ( Older Version Of The 4550 ). There are 2 primairy Differences bewtween the 4500 and 4550, They are as Follows, #1: The 4500 Comes with Half as much ram and #2: The 4500 has a little bit Slower CPU. The 4550 In Every Other Way Identical to the 4500. Both Printers use the same exact Consumable parts, the front control pannels function identicaly. I Paid Only [money] total for the 4500. This will probably be the last printer I need to buy for awhile. Prior to getting my HP 4500 Color Laser, I had owned the Epson Action Laser 1500 ( MonoChrome Laser ) for more then 10 years. I Feel that most hown users and home based business would be pretty well off with Either of the Color Laser Printer's. So far I have not had any Major problem with the operation of the printer. I am currently running a Personal Computer System besides Windows or Mac; I am using the AMIGA PC.
We have had many TVs over the years, but this one absolutely has the most beautiful color and the clearest picture I have EVER seen in my life. It is the BEST!
I purchased the headphones for running, biking, and general activities after reading a few reviews. Personally I find that they fit me well (but I had to get used to the wrap around the neck feature) and securely even when I wear eyeglasses or sunglasses. They actually hold my plastic frame glasses in better over my ears when I have the headphones on. As for sound I would say they are average and not for the high end audiophile techie. There is also a bit of wind noise while you are moving which I attribute to the design and fit of the ear buds in your ear. Overall for the price range its tough to find another set which fits as well, work as well, are secure as these fit/feel, and seem as durable as the PMX70.
With my new LCD television, the hook-up was a snap and what a difference with the new HDMI compatible up-scale DVD I installed. The audio and visual difference for DVD and HD television programing is amazing with the cost at half the price at retail stores. Very happy and highly recommended.
I bought the wrong device, and since I am in the Middle East it is hard for me to return items, I am sure it is a great product.
This printer comes in a tiny black box, with color badges about some of the printer features on it. The box include in addition to the printer that weight only one kg and measure 30 x 10.5 x 5 cm, a small box contain two ink cartridge, PCMCIA card, connection cable, two floppy disks, user manual and quick setup guide and of course there is no power adapter. We followed the quick setup guide for connecting and configuring the printer; it was fast and easy job thanks for the PCMCIA card. So we don't need any more the slow IrDA connections, neither the battery nor the power adapter so this make the printer lighter. Also it consume a little of portable computer power, just 2.5 watt in printing and one watt in standby. Then we start installing the ink cartridge, it was different from other ink-jet printers that the first big cartridge contains the black color and also the cyan color, and the second cartridge contains both magenta and yellow colors. Also here it was an easy and clean job for both installing and removing.The big surprise were when we turn the printer on, the color LED's start flashing in a continues serial way, after a long wait we checked the manual and it said that it will take about 8 minutes for filling the ink into the printer for the first time use.When the dancing color show finish. We start installing the printer driver throw an easy SETUP program but it don't support uninstall function. By fast look to the driver we found that it contain all futures we found in a desktop printer driver like print quality, media and status monitor.During test, paper loading wasn't easy, there is no input try, so you have to feed paper one by one slowly, and also there is no output try. The strong point was the printing quality, for a maximum resolution 720 x 720 DPI it was equal to popular desktop printers like HP695C in photo printing, color graphics and text only. But for the printing speed, you have to wait for the output, a single mixed graphics &amp; text page took 2 minuets 15 seconds and more than 10 minutes for postal card size photo. For the text print it took 8 minutes 45 seconds for mono color text page in fine quality and 1 minutes 35 seconds for the same page in normal quality.Finally we can say that Brother MP21-C improve the field with its quiet operation only 40 dBA, light weight, high quality printing especially as a mobile printer and also easy connection by single data and power connection which make it ready for travel and using every where. But we think that slow printing and limited paper handling will detract from its share in mobile printers market.
Love this thing, with one exception. I bought it to play Audible.com books, based on it being listed in audible's compatible player list. Nope. Audible doesn't support all the players on their list. There seem to be ways to get around this, but audible isn't working on it.
I bought this for a recent snorkeling trip in Kauai - it worked beautifully both for still shots and for video. My husband wouldn't go in the water without it. I hope on my next trip to go diving because I imagine that will make for even better shots! I made sure to test the seal each time before going in the water, but never had any problem.
Easy to use once you figure out how to put the pictures on. Nice to have to show off your kids!
Bought at a decent price at the time.Use it for my cheap $50 samsung digital camera.Lots of storage space, I have the settings at max mega-pixels, resolution, etc and take lots of pictures at events, but yet have not filled this up or ran out of room.After each event where I take pictures, I download to my computer and erase the contents of the SD card.
I am totally pleased, and somewhat impressed, with this camera. It's price makes it a great value. There are many different shooting modes, which really enables you to have the camera select the appropriate settings for that particular mode.What I really like about it, is that you can shoot on fully auto and fully manual, with a wide range of options in between.It's a great choice for someone looking for a quality, easy to use camera. And, it's also terrific for someone looking to learn more about digital photography by using the many modes, including manual, to have more control over your snapshots.Although I haven't used the video mode much at this point, it appears to be quite capable of producing good vids.I would suggest getting a 1Gb card right from the start. Having the storage is well worth it. Also, an NiMH/NiCd charger/batteries is a good idea. I actually prefer a cam that takes these "AA" batteries. In so many reviews of cams with rechargeable sticks, etc., people seem to not like their short batt. life. With this cam, even if your recharge. batts die, you can slip in 4 Duracell's and not have to return a different type of battery to it's charger.Hope this helps ya'.
First of all, I must say that the one and two-star ratings for this product are rather amusing.-- This is incompatible with Mac? Gee, people choose to buy a product line that is incompatible -- no, that PRIDES ITSELF on being incompatible -- with every other computer made, and then it's the other guy's fault when their device doesn't talk to yours. Tell you what, why don't you petition Apple to build a camcorder for you. They can call it the I-Cam (of course), Steve Jobs can evangelize about it at MacWorld and you can wait in line for three days outside the Apple Store on Stockton street to get the first buggy, overpriced models.-- This takes lousy still pictures? Of course it does. It costs less than my still camera. In fact, it costs less than any of my lenses. I would have preferred it if Sony didn't include the still photograph option at all on this camcorder, but it's a shame that people expected Ansel Adams quality images out of it. Hey, it's better than nothing in a pinch.-- Only a half hour recording time? Yeah, well, it's a DVD camcorder. Didn't you do your research?So, for what it is, what it's supposed to do and what it costs, this camcorder competes very well in its market sector. Lens quality is good, zoom is impressive but could use a little more sensitivity, image stabilization is fair, DVD and cable uploads to computer (PC) are easy and uneventful, effects are decent, touch screen interface is intuitive, battery life is good. Backlight settings and infrared aren't very helpful. The software worked fine once I downloaded the upgrades. Sony has done an impressive job of making this camcorder and software easy to use, but you still have to read the instructions or you'll end up griping about how something doesn't work. Unit is a bit small for my hand. Sound quality is very good but I would have preferred a jack for external microphone. Unit also has no hot-shoe or other interface for aftermarket onboard light, so if you're the type that likes to use such peripherals, look elsewhere (sufficient ambient light or floods work much better anyway, IMO). I agree that the "reminder" message about using Sony DVDs instead of off-brands is cheesy, but it's harmless. For what I spent here I got my money's worth and have no complaints.
We signed onto XM recently because the receiver was loaded in a new car---classical FM in our area is mostly pop-schlock and the XM classical channels are very good. So then we bought a small XM receiver for home, where it was to be used mostly in a north-facing basement room. Reception failed. This device saved the day. Put it upstairs in a south-facing room, and it transmits flawlessly all over the house. Highly reoommended.
I'm really disappointed with this camera. The image is always fogged and it doesn't really seem to have the specified resolution. I bought a much cheaper webcam that works much better!I've been reading so many great reviews about it that it makes me think that perhaps my camera is just not working as it should. Perhaps it's damaged or something... I will contact Logitech for support.
Not too big or small! Love the back/forward feature, it allows you to go back/forward with the click of a button, not having to move the cursor up to the back/forward buttons on your browser. Scroll wheel is great! Love the hyper-scroll feature as well, ease of scrolling down pages very quickly. Zoom feature is great too, you can change the size with just the slide of a button! You don't have to go through menus to change it! Overall just a GREAT mouse! Highly recommended!!
I purchased this cable to connect my MP3 to my JVC Surround Sound system. It has an Aux. input and works with this cable. The only problem is that you have to turn the sound on the JVC almost to max to get normal volume. The sound does not seem to be as good as I get from CDs of same song resolution. This not a fault of the cable, as the cable seems to be high quality.
I'd been looking for an arm band in stores for months and finally decided to go online. I am a reluctant online shopper and was ecstatic to find exactly what I needed, for a reasonable price, and which I recieved in a few days.
I recently got my ipod mini... and, being a profuse sweater, I was always concerned about sweating all over my new toy! I searched and asked around for the best armband... and this is what I found. I absolutely love it! I am currently training for a sprint triathlon and I don't know how I ever got by without this armband. I do a ton of running and biking (not to mention elliptical and stairmaster - when I have to) and this armband is perfect for all of them. It's nice and snug but not uncomfortable. It keeps your mini secure and puts your mind at ease while you work out. The skin that comes with it really protects my mini and I don't stress out about dropping it or sweating in it, plus I can get to the controls easily without constantly having to turn the "hold" button on and off all the time. I highly recommend this product.
This little thing does it's job and does it well. Had a power line come down in my front yard the other day when I wasn't home. Needless to say, when the power came back on, It blew all of my outlets. Thank god I had my laptop plugged into The P1T, it destroyed the P1T but saved my laptop! Definately will be purchasing another one of these.
These are simple, high-quality DVD-Rs that can be used for anything your twisted mind can come up with. Burning .ISOs? BOOM! done. Durable backup of family photos? These guys do it with a smile. Backing up game files from Steam? Go ahead and slap 'em on here, they like that sort of thing. I've used over 400 of Verbatim's DVD-R discs for all sorts of recording ventures, and but thrice have I encountered coasters, and only one was from a faulty disc.Order these babies and cackle like the sick monkey you are when they arrive, then burn until your drive explodes from the stress. Just remember to get cases... You'll need 'em.
WOW!! I'm an ex-band guy. I grew up on Altec Voice of the Theater speakers. My best friend in high school turned me on to Sennheiser headphones when I was still using my pair from Sears. I've been using a pair of Sennheiser 455's for the last 15 years. I just bought these 457's. WOW!! Better response in all ranges than I hoped for. Light weight and great price too. Don't hesitate. I'm buying a second pair.
I have an old Kalimar strobe that needed a diffuser, but it's practically impossible to find anything for it so I bought this. This diffuser is huge! I have a velcro strap on my flash to use with an Opteka speed grid, this diffuser fits around the velcro strap!Other than that, product does what it's supposed to.
My job requires a tremendous amount of driving, through areas where AM/FM radio is spotty at best. The company vehicle doesn't have a CD player, and even if it did, I wouldn't want to drag my entire CD collection with me and then have to decide what I wanted to listen to, so I purchased the TAO XM unit to bring with me on the road. With the turn of a dial I can listen to anything I feel like, instantly. Much more flexible and considerably safer than trying to fumble with the CDs. This is one of the best purchases I have made in a very long time. Well worth the money. The unit itself is solid and easy to use, and it is packaged with everything you need to make it as versatile as you want it to be. I can listen to anything I want as I cruise across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Texas and when I am done for the day, it comes in with me and plugs right in to my home system. Its great, and the XM lineup has something for everyone.
I have owned this LCD TV for about 2 months and it is better then I ever expected! I looked at about 20 different TV's before I settled on this one! Contrast Ratio is 8500:1 and the picture is crisp, the colors are bright and when its hooked up to an HD feed man its BEAUTIFUL!! It comes with a swivel base or it can be wall mounted. The viewing angles are great. The sound is good, but not great. I also run my thourgh a surround sound so that is not as much of a concern for me. The remote is easy to use and the on-screen display is also not complicated. If you are looking for an LCD, spend the extra $$ and buy this one, you will not regret it!!!!!
I PURCHASED A MAILBUG THRU AMAZON.COM AND GOT IT IN 3 DAYS. I INSTALLED THE PRODUCT ON MY NORMAL TELEPHONE LINE AND IN ONE DAY WAS ABLE TO USE IT FULLY. WHEN I WANTED TO PRINT OUT A MESSAGE I MERELY FORWARDED TO ONE OF MY REGULAR COMPUTERS AND EASILY PRINTED IT OUT. IT IS AN EXCELLENT MACHINE WHICH I WILL SHOW SOME OF MY SENIOR STUDENTS. I'M SURE THEY WILL BE AS EXCITED AS I WAS.ROBERT SHEA
Correction: Device does work but I must have both TV's on at the same time for application, still disappointing as this does not work for me. -I tried using to to display my comcast cable on 2 TV's but as soon as you plug in the 2nd connector the picture goes out. Both outputs work but only with 1 cable plugged in at a time. I do not see how this device could be helpful to anyone.
I have a 01 civic Coupe with all around Memphis audio street reference. and a dual coil sub woofer not for BOOM! BOOM! but turned down to be clear and clean. but anyway most of the music was like at my waste in the car and i had to turn it up pretty loud to here it like i like it. but these speakers raised the music to where my head is now there mounted in both pillars and they are amazing. it is so much clearer i ordered more for the rear.
In under stand that it isn't made for a slr camera but mine is very very light and it can't even hold that up so there was no point in waiting the month that it took to get here. But it's really good if you have a small pocket camera
I bought this product about three months ago and it has worked well. My two complaints would be on how it is made. I attached it to my key-ring and the little plastic piece attaching the it to my keys broke. I have lost the cap as well. If you check the manufacturers website you will see they sell the caps in a group of five knowing many people will lose them. The plastic they use is not durable enough for someone keeping this in their pocket attached to keys with loose change smacking up against it. Perhaps if someone keeps it in a separate area such as a briefcase or bookbag it would last longer. I use mine all the time and like I said it works and for the price it is a good deal but you really need to take care of where you put it.
I'm not a professional photographer, but I am a serious scrapbooker and photo enthusiast. I bought this printer for its archival ink and large format, and I'm very happy with the prints I'm getting. It is somewhat sensitive to matching the paper setting with the paper, but once you get the right combination you get fabulous prints reliably. I've used it a lot lately in printing pictures from a 4-week trip to Europe, and it does seem to go through color cartridges quickly but the quality is worth it.
The Marware case for the iPod Mini is a great product for the value. The armband is excellent, very comfortable - even for jogging or weight lifting.I have two small issues that bother me about this product:1. The case has an opening in the bottom for the iPod USB/Firwire cable. The plastic doesn't want to close well and constantly opens.2. The front cover has a place to store your earphones, which is very hard-pressed. It could be easier.Over all, the product is in high quality and very recommended!
I purchased this cleaner about 3 months ago, I have used it twice and not it doesn't work at all anymore, No one seems to know what is wrong with it and Now I can't get any time of reimbursment for it. I was happy with it at first, it did a great job but not being able to use it after one time isn't setting right with me.
This is a great camera. Resolution is excellent. Software that comes with it is top-notch! Tracking software (follows the face) works well. There is some fun software capabilities that can show an arrow through the head, crown on the head and other items. Worth the price!
I needed a durable cable that was easy to pack. This cable does the job. The cable is not flimsy and the price is good.
THE BATTERY THAT CAME WITH MY CANNON EOS REBEL, THIS WAS THE FIRST REBEL ON THE MARKET DIGITAL 6.3 MEGA PIXELS, CAME WITH A 1100MAH BATTERY THAT IS THE VALUE AT WHICH A BATTERY WILL LAST. THE BATTERY THAT I HAVE BOUGHT FOR $2.99 EACH (BOUGHT 2) THEY WERE 2000MAH, ALMOST DOUBLE THE STRENGTH. YOU WOULD BE CRAZY TO BUY THE ORIGINAL CANNON BATTERY FOR $60.00, WHEN YOU CAN BUY THIS ONE WHICH HAS DOUBLE THE LASTING POWER. HAVE HAD ONE OF THEM IN MY CANNON AND TOOK ATLEAST 500 SHOTS AND IT IS NEARLY HALF WAY DEPLETED. GREAT VALUE AND GREAT BUY!!!REGARDS,WES THEBATTERYCENTER.COM
I needed an extra Nikon battery, this is a Nikon battery. What more can I say other than it works?
I bought this to use with my Nikon D60 Gold model D-SLR. It works fine if the battery is newly and fully charged. However, if the battery gets low, it will not work very well from behind the camera. The sensor is on the front of the camera, so it will work if I hold it close and point it directly at the sensor. I guess it was meant more for self portraiture and less for long shutter speeds.
The VCR arrived within the time frame advertised. It has some cosmetic damage and no remote but seems to work just fine. For the money I paid I consider this a good value.
While you won't be putting any full-sized DSLRs on this tripod, It holds up pretty well with a compact SLR like the d7000 and a moderate-sized lens. You have to be careful though, there are some positions that are more stable than others when used as a tripod, and after you let go of the camera, the field-of-view tends to shift down a little bit with a DSLR due to the weight, so be sure to leave extra space when framing. The wrap-around strap also works great, and is very stable when securing to poles, trees, etc, but I find it to be a little cumbersome to attach.One unexpected use that I am extremely happy about is the ability to hold an off-camera flash. It is more than capable of holding a flash, and its a great addition to a strobist- style lighting setup (when coupled with some remote triggers and a cold shoe, of course!)
We took it on a cruise to the eastern Caribbean. No leaks, all functions worked fine. We got some great shots of our stingray encounter and some great snorkeling in St. Thomas and St. John. Limitations seem to be on the camera itself and not the fault of the housing.The flash on the camera is kind of small - limiting your ability to take shots in low light or at night. Glad we made the purchase!
I had high hopes after reading the reviews, but sadly the negative reviewers were rightas my Onkyo TX-nr509 doesn't trigger the on-off action as expected.I gently turn the tuning screw up to where the unit on, but then the unit never turns offafter the Onkyo is turned off. Conversly, if I slightly turn the screw till the unitis off and turn on the Onkyo the unit does not turn on.If the price wasn't so high I'd have kept this unit as a regular power strip.
I have had one on my Nano for two years. Now I have one for my 30GB Ipod. It has saved my Nano numerous times from complete destruction. You can drop your Ipod and not have to worry.This should be a required purchase.
I cannot believe so many readers hated The Little Friend. I loved every minute of it, including the rather weak ending. It was so sad in that the main star, Harriet, dear, smart, darling Harriet, made such a big mistake in who killed her brother. I loved The Secret History, too and I admire Tartt for not being like some of our other prolific American writers who turn out drivel every year or so. Tartt: Please don't wait another ten years to produce another gem like this?????
I am very happy with this purchase. I wanted to upgrade to a Blu-ray player but my wife and kids were concerned with being able to work three remotes, adjusting the TV inputs, etc. I was looking for a slick remote that would be a one-touch operation and found the Harmony 1000 on sale. It compares to some much more expensive remotes from professional installers who then charge set-up fees (and charge again if you change AV equipment). I found the software easy to progam and now the 7 yr old can operate all the functions easily! Not the cheapest remote, but easy to program and use. Overall a good value with nice 'wow' factor to boot!
Very nice piece of equipment. Great for taking self portraits. I had very prompt delivery. Thanks Amazon !!
I just bought this 6 in 1 card reader and it is everything I wanted. I would recommend it to anyone who is using more than one kind of card.
If you're big time gamer, you've to get 9700 pro.
I purchased a Sony KF50WE610 in Feb of 2004. This is a secondTV in our home and is not used as frequently. In August of 05 I heard a loud "POP" and the TV went dead. The lamp broke. A replacement is $200.00 I have never had a 1.5 year TV breakand require $200 to repair. If I had a TV repair company come out to fix this it would add $100 - $200 to the repair bill.Either fork out the big bucks for anextended warranty (with means the product is defective) or stay away from SONY TVs!
It's light-weight, stylish, and it works beautifully. People have been telling me since I began using this mic, that my voice now comes across crystal clear. The mic pics up voices from the next room, as well, and those on the other end of the conversation can understand them clearly. So you may have to turn your mic gain down to about 50% or so. Then it should only pick up you.Also, if you have a pc with a loud fan, it will pick up the sound of the fan if you have the gain up to high. So find the right setting for you. If you use Skype, ask a friend to let you know when they no longer hear the fan.Great product, and I highly recommend it. And the Frustration-Free Packaging was appreciated as well. Didn't take me 10 minutes trying to open a plastic case.
The service from the seller was great - fast delivery. Unit looks good, has good power, features, and sound. However, the tuner seems to tend to drift on all but the very closest stations. Other than that one thing, I'm satisfied with it.
I'm a very active amateur astronomer and have had this eyepiece for a number of years. I had a number of other people including a telescope dealer look through this and comment on how sharp and contrasty the image looked. Unlike less expensive eyepieces, this works well in "fast" scopes, mine is a f/4.8. Stars are pinpoints across the field of view. This eyepiece is manufactured in Japan by Vixen - a very high quality company. This is very close in quality to a TeleVue 22mm Panoptic, but costs substantially less money.I also own the 8mm which is equally fine. Both highly recommended.Edit: I sold this eyepiece and missed it so much that I bought another one. Even though they are discontinued, you can find one used.
A little struggle getting the player in the sleeve. It's a nice fit and it's a good feeling to have the player protected. No instructions, and as a previous reviewer mentioned, you have to unscrew the belt clip and insert in the case hole. Of course, didn't realize this until after I put the player in the case.Overall good. Like the screen protector and the plastic flip window for that added protection. It's a big investment so it's worthwhile to purchase this for the protection of the player.
The box was delived on time.... Out of the box and easy direction I was geady to go... It took one long hour to get " DirecTV " to get a picture and working......Wish I could get ride of Satelite TV!!!! No cable in town....
This cable is too good. Comes with neat packaging. I am using it to connect my Denon 2807 receiver with Optoma HD20 Projector and it works perfectly for 1080p/24. If you are looking for a 32.5 feet cable, then this is the one.
This tripod is as advertised. Arrived soon and was packaged well. It is however very small. No real use for it other than if you wanted to take a timed self-portrait placing your camera on it on a table then posing in front of it. I was hoping to be able to aim it at a sharp downward angle and place items directly under it for close up photos on a table, nowhere near enough adjustment to be able to do that. No complaints on purchase and shipment, product is what it is, it just isnt useful for much.
I have read the reviews, both of editor's and customers', about C-Pen 800C. Actually, I had done a lot of homework before I brought it, because it was my first time to use this kind of stuff. Most of the verdicts gave it the highest mark, comparing to the older versions or other brands of mobile scanners. (...)It is fair in enough to say that it is beyond most novice customers' expectations. The fxns are so comprehensive. Although majority of owners highly recommended it, a few of them were still disappointed. Concerning about the accuracy of scanning text, I could not find any problem, even in my first day used. It was able to recognize over 98% of words or symbols in the literatures, which might contain some technical jargons. It was also able to recognize some symbols that it did not include in edit/C-write, e.g. symbol for copyright. If U find difficult to recognize the words/texts, it is better to calibrate it following the instruction, especially after U change the text quality (normal/inverse). About the compatibility with the Win ME, I also found as easy to install as the other PC accessories. I installed it in Chinese Win ME of my notebook & connected with serial port. The programme ran very smooth & fast.The memory capacity is 8M RAM + 4M flash memory. If U install the US dictionary (~4M) with the OS, the remaining capacity is less than 1M. Fortunately, the file sizes of normal documents are around 10-20K per page. It can still store over several hundreds pages. Accompany with the PDA/mobile phone(e.g.siemens 6688/S40), U can tranfer the files thru' IR beam to free its limited capacity. It means the capacity will be increased up to 64M-256M!To be honest, as a user, it still has room for improvement. First of all is the outer case, golden & black coloured plastic case will let the professionals excuse to give up. If it was made of aluminium and had the choice for the colour (e.g. metallic blue), this would made it more attractive. Secondly, the position of Nav-dial is not good for using with one hand. Although, U can activate/inactivate the autotrigger or choose right- or left-handed use. I prefer to move it to either side of the pen.(...) Anyway, it should be one of the best tools for the professionals always keep in their pockets. In next time, when U read a interesting article from the magazine/journal in train, jet or library, U can scan those useful texts/pages without keeping/buying them anymore.This stuff is not only user-friendly, but also enviromental friendly. Cheers!
First of all I was sort of expecting a mediocre photo setup and then after I received the box (which was the most mangled box I had ever seen), I expected the worst to come out of it. But, I pulled out an unscathed and unwrinkled, little photo setup.The whole thing (light box, lights, tripod, and backdrops), comes in a very handy little suitcase with a handle. In fact, the box is the suitcase that folds down into a suitcase and on one side is the velcro closure and the other side are three deep pockets where you put the lights and tripod, then 2 snap closures to secure them. Very clever.You do need at least 4 ft x 3 ft workspace to have the setup, but I did my photos off an small IKEA table and had room to space for my laptop.The 50watt lamps are ample lighting, but I find that you do need some sort of light source on the top (I use a lamp, but you could use natural sunlight).I've only used the black backdrop so far, but the pics are super professional! Even with some lint on the backdrop, it doesn't show up on the pics if you use the right set up on your camera.As far as sizing, it is perfect for smaller stuff and I'd say that you could go up to a size of a good size vase, but anything more will probably need a bigger box.All in all, I am very pleased with this purchase and recommend it highly!
Came promptly as promised. Its the Nikon charger to replace the one that was crushed (no comment). Works just like the "old" one did before it was crushed. I feel these chargers are overpriced, but then again its from Nikon and everything is normally expensive with them.Bill
I got rid of my land line and got Callvanatge service. Callvantage uses your normal phone but it plugs into your router instead of your old phone jack. The installation was very easy. I make all calls for under $30 a month. Some of their features are pretty cool also. When a call comes in, it rings my home phone and cell phone at the same time. That way if I'm waiting for an important call - I can pick it up on either phone. I can also view all my incoming and outgoing calls on the internet, almost instantly. So, I can view my call log while I'm at work and see who called during the day. Also, the quality is just as good as my old land line.
This 4gb flash drive works perfectly and I am quite satisfied."I love it" is carrying a product rating too far!
For a $300+ lens, this is way over priced. There are only 5 aperture blades (not so great bokeh) and the focussing mechanism is not smooth at all. Compare this to the Nikon 35mm AF-S. The Nikon has 7 blades and much smoother AF. I have recently switched to Canon and now I am regretting the move because the canon lenses are in short supply (artificial shortage?) and very over priced. Next body upgrade I am going back to Nikon (yes even with the quality issues).The good fast canon lens is the 28mm f1.8 but its priced at $450 (although thats full frame compatible). One star off for the image quality and 1 star for the high price.
I never had any of the other problems mentioned in other reviews. The modem installed quickly and correctly in Windows 2000 and connected between 47 and 50.6 kbs consistently. The modem noise is almost unbearable though, so be sure to turn the volume all of the way down in modem settings.
Works fine, very basic and not very thick cable, but for ~$5 it's more than adequate. Also, the lock only has one place to insert and remove the key, this is fine! When you insert the key, it is in the locked position, you turn the key to unlock, then insert into the device you are securing, then turn the key back to relock and remove the key.
I needed a powered HUB (not just USB powered only) for all my external hard drives to be run from. This little hub works great. I have had it for years now with no complaints.
con: there is no clip at the back, only a slot which can be used with a beltPro: good material quality, sleek design
Great radio. Small and fits nicely in your hand. Execellent range, but the only way you will get 5 miles if you are in a clear unobstructed area. The sound quality beats a pair of cobra900!
The purchase was a pleasant experience. The shipment arrived sooner than expected. The SanDisk 1 GB Extreme III SD Card works awesome. I would recommened this product to anyone using sd memory card.
I received the battery quickly. It works great. I will order from you the next time I need this product.
Works as described. I can not find any negative impact from using the filter. I use the filter all the time and just leave it on the lens for protection.
As advertised wellMade I use in a industrial setting and need something rather beefy so for works great spears. Well constructed
I can only give 1 star because I could not even get this unit to work. It was D.O.A when I received it from Amazon.com. Had to return the unit to Iogear which cost me more on shipping cost ($125) because I have to pay for shipping international both ways! I end up purchasing a $10 cheaper enclosure no-brand-name-made-in-china, but it works unlike this Iogear expensive enclosure!
We use a Mac Mini in the kitchen to drive our kitchen TV. The Mac Mini boots into Mythbuntu and connects to our other MythTV backends in the house. My wife complained because originally I used the Apple Remote to control the kitchen Mac Mini MythTV. The Apple Remote has around 6 keys, so it can take a long time to get to channel 1000+ just using the (UP) arrow.This remote received favorable reviews on the MythTV Internet boards, so I thought I would give it a try. When the remote arrived I booted the Mac Mini and pointed and clicked my way into the Mythbuntu control panel. I then selected this remote (aka Stream Zap) from the LIRC/IR drop down list.. and that was it! Next thing I knew I had a fully functional IR remote working with my Mac Mini/MythTV. Wife is now happy because she can enter "1011" into the remote and get to channel 1011 in a few clicks.For your reference I am running MythTV version 0.22 and a supporting Mythbuntu frontend for 0.22.
This machine packs a ton of versatility into a compact, amazingly affordable unit. The printer is fast and produces crisp, clean output that rivals laser printers in the $500 range -- and beats any inkjet printer, hands down. The copier is fast and convenient, and the color scanner is surprisingly good. The manual sheet feeder can be a bit tricky at times. Other than that, I have no complaints. It was very easy to setup, and the price is impossible to beat. No regrets.
well designed and works well, fits the bill exactly. great price too. off course i wont know how well it stands up till there is a fearsome electrical storm!!
Just got it... And while I'm writing this review, it is backing up all my data... Had some issues with big files (>4GB) due to the FAT32 limitation, but a WINRAR resolved the problem completly. It's very fast, silent and an excellent looks. The blue light keeps blinking as it is been used. It comes with a additional drivers/software (don't need to install if you don't want to), I only install a seagate driver (just in case), even though Windows recognized it properly.
This recorder works very well. It is small and ergonomically friendly. I use it on a daily basis for transcription and am very well pleased with it
The tablet itself works like a charm. It comes with a photoshop thing that is often uncooperative and prone freezing, though. You will need a lot of patience if you intend to use the photoshop attachment.
I do have a Zen V Plus too and I notice that on the pictures shown they're connecting the charger at the center of the player where the earphones go! Looking at the other pictures I do not see USB connector it looks more like a connector for a cellphone
Once you put your AA battery in the mouse, plug in the USB and about 15 seconds later the mouse will work perfectly. Very simple, gets the job done, and made by Microsoft so there is no worries about compatability... Unless you have a mac. Can't beat the price, espeacially with how it will just simply work.
The mighty Logitech has done it once again. I am a faithful Logitech customer as I have over 9 branded devices. This webcam has met al the expectations and for the price tag, it can't beat the value. I now have it installed on my desktop but also use it on my laptop. The included software is versatile and fun to use.Definitely recommend.
Doesn't make any noise and is cord is long enough to allow multiple appliances to be plugged in at a decent distance from wall outlet.
Always works flawlessly for injecting cameras onto unused analog cable channels. Works great for "creating" camera channels on that unused RF Antenna input you have on your new HDTV.Haven't used it for injecting A/V, but I'm certain it'll work for that too.C
I've had this camera for almost 2 weeks. Overall, I am very satisfied with its performance. The pictures are better than my 35mm film camera (Minolta freedom zoom) This could be because of the obvious advantage of digital cameras - the ability to delete bad pictures right away. With a good printer and paper, I can't tell the difference between developed film, and my digital printouts. I love the 4x optical zoom, and I was surprised to see the the lense hardly sticks out more for 4x zoom than for no zoom. By the way, for amazingly detailed reviews of digital cameras, I highly recommend dpreview dot com. I can be kind of picky, so don't let this list of cons scare you too much.Cons:- Sometimes pictures are too bright when flash is used. This happens more often when white or light colors are in the picture. As another reviewer mentioned, sometimes you can't make out the details, or the color, if the object is a very light color. This can be corrected sometimes with the software once the picture is on the computer.- Sometimes the pictures are a bit out of focus. From what I have heard, almost all cameras have this problem in low light, but sometimes in good light, I will get a slightly blurry picture.- I dont know how fast other cameras eat batteries, so I can't compare. I do agree with other posts that they seem to die quickly. I guess the capacity of batteries is rated in milli-Amp hours. The camera recommends batteries with at least 1500 mah. Most good battery brands have a 1600 mah battery, I found one brand, Monster, with an 1800 mah AA battery. I bought 2 sets and a charger. (was only able to find them at Circuit city) Seems to work OK, but does eat them up, especially if you look at the pictures a lot on the LCD.- Film time limited to 60 seconds, no matter how much memory you have. Film requires very bright light to turn out good. Its not a problem in the day, you can just open your window blinds. At night though, I needed to put on every light in the room. Our living room(11x15, with medium colored wall) has 2 60 watt lamps, and that was not enough light, I has to bring in our halogen light. Our kitchen has brighter walls, and 5 60 watt bulbs. That was enough. I guess this makes sense though, since you can't use flash for a film. The sound is OK, but there is some background noise.- The optical viewfinder does not show what the picture will be like. The image catptured will go further to the left, right, and down, than what you see in the viewfinder. Now that I know, I just keep that in mind.- To save batteries, I really with there was an option to make the LCD not turn on when you turn on the camera. You always have to hit a button twice to turn it off. No big deal, just annoying.
I purchased this unit because I needed a cassette player FM radio and CD.Sony use to make great products this is not one of them. For starters the cassette player will only play Type I cassettes.There is not difference you you push the mega bass button. The FM receiver is very poor. I could not tune in the local in town 50,000 watt FM radio station that I like to listen to it is the only Golden Oldies Station in town. The speakers are not that good either I played a CD and was not happy with the sound. Needless to stay I will be returning this unit. Also digital tuning is for the birds give me the old slide rule tuning. They just do not make products like they did fifteen to twenty years ago and sadly you cannot find parts to fix those better machines. P.S. I did not purchase this through Amazon. Just wanted any potential buyers to know not to waist their time of having to ship it back if you purchase through Amazon.
Very cost effective gigabit 8 port switch. Throughput same as similar Linksys gigabit switch (that costs twice the price since Cisco bought them). Autosense 10/100/1000 ports. Unit is thin and stacks easily. Unit has no fan, but stays cool inside a closed wiring cabinet.
I've been quite satisfied with this flash for the past several weeks with my Digital Rebel 300D. It has suited my purposes well - to eliminate harsh glare, and reduce shadows behind my subjects from the built-in flash. My indoor shots are much more natural-appearing. It has compensated decently for the cheap and slow 18-55 mm kit lens. The manual controls are a nice plus as my camera lacks FEC, but I have not felt the need to use them much as the flash seems to do an adequate job synchronizing with my Rebel. The build quality is very good - feels solid. Refresh time is very good 2-4 seconds, but does slow a bit as my alkaline batteries get low. Battery life is good overall, however- must have taken at least a few hundred shots with my first set of alkalines still going. I debated between this and getting a used 420EX, and for the extra $60-70, I am glad I did.
I've been an XM subscriber since my first SkyFi when Opie and Anthony started in October 2004. I added a MyFi when those launched and appreciated its features (ability to store songs, built-in FM modulator, auto on/off in the car, more presets for all the great music channels), but found its on-the-hip portability sketchy.I purchased an Inno a few weeks ago and am blown away by the improved portability over my MyFi.1. The reception is better--I can even get a signal in the gym (lots of windows, granted, but the old MyFi reception broke up too much for usefulness indoors).2.The styling is sleeker. This thing is less than half the size of the old MyFi--about the size of my cellphone.3. The store-on-the-go/auto-recording features are great. I've been recording Bob Dylan's theme time radio hour when they air it during the night so I've got it the next AM. Only fluke is that recording labels are not always EXACTLY the start and finish of each song. Sometimes you get a second or two of the song before/after.The negatives that keep it from getting 4 stars--I miss the preset buttons from the MyFi. I had 30 presets, so could always find the right music/comedy/news/etc. for the moment. The Inno doesn't have any presets (unless I've missed something). The XM/Napster software doesn't work on the Mac, which is frustrating. Also, I'd ordered a car kit and still haven't received it.In the end, though, this little radio is a HUGE step forward.
This is a well thought out design with a place for everything and protection for your laptop. It is the best product I have seen with the Microsoft name.
Holy crap! It's amazing all of the sounds I've never heard before with quality headphones. I'm listening to everything from the cranberries to the Allman Bros. Band at Fillmore East and these headphones nail it. Very, very clean on the high end and good on the lows. I find them very comfy ,lite, easy to adjust and the price is acceptable. Check out the lifetime warranty at [...]. Quite possibly the last portable headphones you'll ever own. I recommend them as a great portable solution.
Bought this NAS because it said it had a built in UPNP media server and I wanted that functionality for my PS3. While it does have a media server it fails to index all the files. I have several hundred videos all done with the same video codec and all in the same .mp4 enclosure. Only about 10% of them actually show up through the media server. For some reason it does not index the rest of the files. Spent nearly 4 hours on the phone with D-Link technical support and was told several different stories from several different low level support people reading from a script until I finally got to a level 3 support tech that had some idea what they were talking about. They told me the dns-323 was not guaranteed to work with all upnp devices, only with those sold by d-link and that I should return my product if I was unhappy. The marketing I read said nothing about this. It said the dns-323 has a built in upnp media server and nothing about it only working with d-link products. Super disappointing that they would advertise a feature that is so buggy. If firmware is updated to fix this problem this would be a good nas but for now it gets a very frustrating 2 stars. Boo d-link.
best price free shipping plus this has a external power plug only one in this price range works very fast with ac adaptor
I have three grades of the audioquest rca stereo cables the alpha snake connection ends are not quite the same as the sidewinder or the copperhead sets. I believe the value is certainly there for the snake.The fit to connector is good and tight.The ends are substantial to grip onto when you connect/disconnect.I looked inside the end surround; and the high priced cables have metal that comes inside towards the center to make a more complete contact with the component connection.The Alpa-Snake set is plastic surrounding the metal probe inside.One thing I find with the Sidewinder or Copperhead is they are so tight fitting I have to use some strength to connect/remove them from their connection. I equate that with connection quality.Sound will travel in either direction, regardless which way the arrow points. But the cue it provides is a fine idea.
LG is well-known in Asia and LG.Philips LCD is the second largest LCD manufacturer in the world behind Samsung. They made the most durable cell phone I've ever owned, the C-2000. My experience plus the Consumer Reports recommendation is why I made my HD conversion with their new 42" TV.I've had excellent results with HDTV programs on this set. 1080i programming is nothing short of amazing. Blacks are blacker than most LCD sets out there and colors are often brighter than in real life.You have to get an HDMI cable- a simple $25 cable from Fry's really helped to minimize pixelation during HD sports programming from my Comcast cable box. If you use a cable splitter, make sure you have a 5MHZ-2GHZ or higher splitter, or you may lose HD programming for the QAM tuner.A DVI to HDMI cable hooked up to my computer's video card allows me to view online programs and Netflix streams in their full HD glory.Out of the box settings were oversaturated for most programs, a little manual tinkering while watching HD channels worked wonders. There are a lot of customizable options to achieve your ideal picture. You get 2 customizable user settings in addition to the standard ones.The remote is nicely laid out with easily accessible picture settings. Once you finish customizing, it's only seconds to change to your preferred format for any program. One caveat- it is not a true universal remote. It does not recognize Motorola cable boxes.Standard definition tv was disappointing, but paying $600 more for a Sony was just ridiculous. The 480p upconvert from the cable box made it more tolerable. After 72 hours of burn in, the picture quality was much improved.I do not yet have a HD-DVD/Blu-ray player, but will post the results after the industry decides on a standard.Overall- I highly recommend this TV. Expect a decline in quality of standard programming (most non-major network shows). The trade-up to HD programs will leave you dreaming in HD.
I would have rated it 5 stars if it can do a little bit more. But for the price, this is what we will get. Here are some of the pros and cons:Pros:1. Get audio, video and photo players for as little as $100.2. The quality of playback is good.3. Small speaker that is good.Cons:1. Bad document.2. Cannot convert video files other than AVI even though they say it can do.4. Cannot create play list.5. Can display just 8 characters of songs.Some of the customers have mentioned here that they cannot use the convertor software without connecting the PVR. What I found is if the PVR is not connected, it will display an error message. If we press OK, it will say that the media will be stored in a temporary directory which we can download it later.Another thing is only for video we need the convertor software for audio and photos we can directly copy using the disk drive mode. I usually copy to the SD card directly using my card reader which I found is much faster.
I picked up one of these at a retail store for a song. I was also able to pick up a USB adapter for it so I can run it without batteries.I'll admit that I expect quite a bit from speakers as I was once a music major and do some audio editing, but I wasn't expecting much from this purchase -- and I was fine with that. I knew I wasn't getting 5.1 surround sound, but I did expect a decent quality output without noise, humming, static, or buzzing. Any speaker on the market should provide that at a minimum.I've tried this speaker set many times in different situations and with different types of music. Here's what I've found:iPhone: It works, but the sound levels don't support a full range. You won't hear a lot of the bass, and much of the upper register of a soprano, such as Loreena Mckennitt, is flat. There is a lot of static if the music is not playing, and some static can be heard with the music. The louder the volume, the louder the music. Also, there is a LOT of interference because of the phone (iPhone again). It will buzz and hum horribly, even if the sound is turned completely down. (That's a design flaw that has to do with using unshielded cables and parts.)Laptop (MacBook Pro): Same range as with iPhone. More static but no buzzing, even with my iPhone sitting next to it. The static, however, makes it very unusable for me since I enjoy quiet, relaxing music, and the constantly noise destroys that. That static is not as noticeable for rock, alternative, etc.Also: The cable is very short at only 8.5 inches. At least, it was too short for me to easily place the speakers in a non-obtrusive location.Conclusion: The range isn't that bad for the price, but the noise and humming make it unacceptable. I did love that I could easily power it through USB with that extra cable I picked up. Still, spend another $10 for a better speaker.
I was considering various options for Digital Video Recorders (DVR) like TiVO, and since I am one of those computer geeks, I decided to go for HP Media Center m370n. It has been a month that I have owned this machine, and it has given me problems almost every couple of days. As much as I am a fan of the Windows XP Professional operating system, I think the Media Center Edition coupled with HP machines is truly a bad combination. Read on to know why:1. HP comes pre-installed with loads of software. Now you may think this is great. But most of them manage to hang your Media Center. This means that you would have to reboot or kill some programs while watching TV. The three biggest culprits in this category are HP online help software, WeatherBug, Norton Anti-virus. The solution: use msconfig (from the Start -&gt; run) and disable these from starting automatically. (For the anti-virus, I would just recommend live with the problem or try a different one - you wouldn't want to risk your system with viruses).2. My system came pre-installed with nVidia GeForce FX5200 graphics card. It seems that the designers of this card have completely ignored the fact that the card could be used to send video output to TV. First, it does not have an RCA TV output. This means that you will need an S-video to RCA converter (Which is shipped with the m370n). Second, the card driver has a bug that resets its output mode to monitor only. This means that you will also be required to own a monitor even if you are planning to use the computer only with the TV - just to configure the graphics card to output video on TV every few days.3. The entire process of configuring your media center to work with your TV signal and TV guide can be quite dauting if you dont get it right the first time. I have had to reset my media center a couple of times (no simple feat... you have to call support and they will walk you through the process which involves deleting some hidden files and system registry settings) when I upgraded my cable service from standard to digital.4. The synchronization of the PC infra red controller with set-top box provided by cable operators is poor. there is a more than 50% failure rate in changing channels, that is, when you change your TV channel using the HP remote control, media center thinks it has changed the channel, but the channel actually does not change on the set top box. This could be painful when you are watching TV and trying to change channels. The real problem is if you have scheduled recordings - chances are the wrong program would get recorded because the channel simply did not change on the set-top box. I have changed 3 set-top boxes till now, and have finally got one with a serial connection to see if this would work better (the manual recommends only one way of connecting - using Infra Red port - the one which causes all kinds of problems).5. On the usability side - its still quite complex to use. My wife (who has a BS in Computer Science) nor my mom can use it comfortably (which could be considered a plus - I get the control of the remote - just kidding ;)6. Another word of caution - do not attempt to do anything else while burning CDs or DVDs.. it is quite likely that your system will crash (yes even such a powerful system ...512MB RAM, 2.8GhZ processor with 800MHz bus capable of hyperthreading - the very technology that is supposed to make multi-taking efficient - cannot still handle any other program with DVD/CD burning).7. The machine comes out-of-the-box with the original release of Windows XP Media Center operating system. HP and Microsoft provided me with a free upgrade to the 2004 edition, which is claimed to solve issues with the previous version. It may have solved a few issues, but none which I encounter on a day-to-day basis.On the plus side, if you have the patience (like I have), the media center is a pretty cool concept - you have your own home media server - a single repository for all your video, audio, and pictures. What is more appealing as compared to owning a TiVO or a replay TV is you can upgrade the machine with advanced video cards and larger disks for a fraction of cost as newer technologies are introduced.
The negative reviewers of this laptop either don't understand Linux or they are crazy. This is an outstanding little laptop for the price. Price aside it is just as high quality as all of the other netbooks out on the market. As I am looking to get more into Linux I was specifically searching for a netbook that came with a Linux platform installed that works well and is easy to use and interface with, Ubuntu is by far the best and this netbook handles it perfectly. It is about the only netbook that does aside from Dell's Mini, which is ridiculously overpriced, its a Dell (insert your own negative statement here) and Dell's Mini comes with an inadequate 16gb internal hard drive unless you pay to upgrade to a 64gb, which is still less than this. Buy one of these!
Most other mouse wheels are too &#34;clicky&#34; or completely smooth. For some reason I find how this mouse feels and works in my hand to be a perfect combination of size and usability. In fact, I've bought about 6 of them for use on different computers and to replace a couple that died after several years of extensive use.Battery life is good and the signal strength has never been a problem for me.
I have now purchased 4 of these earbuds. LOVE THEM. I'm on my second pair, bought a pair for a colleague at work and also for my 8 year old. Fit everyones ears and for 2 of us, they never fall out while working out or jogging. Sound is very good for buds - obviously not a substitute for full headphone quality. Price is obviously excellent as they are $20 in store. My kid loves the colours.
Great product, great price. I liked it so well I ordered another one. This is a great item.
This is a great product, at a great price! Keep in mind that it is only a 2-port switch, and that it is only for PS/2 connections. If this is what you need, this switch is great! Keyboard hotkeys work great, and I have had no problems with it. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a simple 2-port KVM solution!
I bought this a little impulsively..not really knowing what to expect other than to rid my laptop headphones (Shure e4c's)of that annoying laptop buzz. At louder volumes, the buzz is still there, but significantly less apparent. It comes with a nice little extender cord which I use to prevent the stiff and somewhat fragile sound card (sticks out about an inch) from messing up my laptop if I ever knock it around... Overall GREAT buy to significantly reduce headphone buzz and a nice little added surround feature. Highly Recommended....
I bought one of these for my 17" monitor and I HATED it. One of my employees wanted one as well so I bought the 19" for him. For some reason it works wonderfully for him! Maybe it was the angle of the screen? On my monitor it cast a bad gold glow over everything but on his it is clear. I have an older monitor so maybe just the pitch of the glass does not allow for this type of screen. Anyway, he loves it and it looks cool too. Bummed I can't use it too.
Macintosh G5 Dual Processor using Toast. Bought 3 boxes each with 3 discs. Box 1: 0/3. Box 2: 2/3. Box 3: 1/3. Lots of coasters. Never had a problem with Verbatium. Don't waste your money, Verbatium media works out being cheaper when you factor in the high number of defective disks.
This is a quick wireless router that works fine with PC's but doens't work well with OS X Jaguar &amp; Panther (10.2 &amp; 10.3). It also will NOT sign-on to AOL with a BYOA program using a cable modem TCP/IP connection using AOL for OS X. (Does work with PC and AOL 9.0 fine). I upgraded the firmware to 5.021b and it didn't help any, and the fact that I couldn't download the firmware from NetGear's own website using a Mac with OS X has shown me that the problem is with NetGear and not AOL. The forums all say it's NetGear's fault, and I can't wait for a firmware update, so it's a Linksys for me I guess. I already mailed the rebate, so no return to Amazon, such a bummer of a deal and gigantic waste of my time and effort.
The Garmin GPS windshield mount works great. The price could not be beat. WalMart and stores similar could not match the price I got on-line with Amazon. Easy to install and stays on the windshield beautifully! No matter what I want to purchase, I always go to Amazon FIRST for pricing, and product quality.
My only concern is that it does not has autofocus, you have to adjust it manually.
This is great PC Ram!After installing (which was a breeze) into my HP Pavilion dv4000, it works great and has helped greatly with system performance & speed!I spent $30 for my first 1 GB Adata RAM upgrade, so this is a great deal!
With free delivery I received the 500G within 48 hours from Amazon.com. I have tried other range finders and have found the 500G to be great. The flags at my course have Laser link reflectors on them and using the scan mode I can easly measure flags 300-400 yards. Using the regular point and shot mode is also very easy. It is not necessary to be exactly right on the flag to pick up the yardage. The 500G is small and very nice.
I bought this as insurance for my Powerbook. With it, I would always have enough ports for my USB products. It is petite, always works and lights up...great product.I have bought three for various machines and consider it a must buy for PowerBook or MacBook owners.
Here's another Sony innovation which has been given the short end of the advertising stick! The Sony Vaio VGC-VA10G is a fast, quiet and easy machine to set up. While I have only had it for a day, it has been so far a joy.The only things which I haven't gotten accostomed to yet, are the wire-less keyboard and mouse (read buy rechargable batteries for this system: 2 for the keyboard, 2 for the remote and 2 for the mouse).I personally enjoy using computers for media collection and manipulation, so some of the features that attracted me to this unit was the TV tuner as well as the extensive collection of bundled media software. There is also a built in media card reader which will accept almost any media card from any camera, recorder or anything else which stores data to a removable card.Regarding features that I was slightly disappointed with, but can learn to live with is a total of only 4 USB ports. This might pose a problem to those who have external drives, recorders, routers, printers, scanners, etc. This however can be solved by the purchase of a good USB Hub, such as the Adaptec stackable hub. The only other thing that posed a bit of a problem for me is the lack of a printed manual. While I know that there is a manual residing in the hard drive in a PDF file, I would rather have a hard copy. Also, a tour of the machine would have been a nice touch for beginners. Finally, a motorized DVD drive would have been welcomed. With this unit, the drive platter will pop open, but then must be opened and closed manually. Not the biggest problem, though.All and all, I'm very pleased with this system, and hope that you will be too.
THE GOOD:The highlight of this camera is of course the size. It is super small, super easy to carry around in a shirt pocket, or for a lady to put in a small purse for a night out on the town. It is a DEFINITE attention getter. I went out to dinner with my girl, and about 20 people asked about it (too bad I was with my girl cause 19/20 were chicks ha ha)...I am far from being a professional photographer, but I am very impressed with the quality of the pictures, and the ability to take them in 3 different sizes (1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480) and 4 different quality modes (super fine, fine, standard, economy)...Another pro is the ability to upload the pictures from the camera to u'r computer. You can use the USB cable that comes with it, power it on once its connected to your PC, and automatically window will pop up asking you to tranfer the files from cam to PC (I use win XP)...THE BAD:The software that came with this camera was a waste of programmer's hours to develop. Better off using windows PAINT, and if your lucky and have XP, better to create a Pictures folder and maintain the photo's there. Not much ability with the software that came with it. Its not pretty to use, and doesn't give you much editing ability. If you already have Photoshop or MS Draw, or any decent photo editing software, then you are good to go.It was also hard to take pictures using the LCD in the dark. For obvious reasons - the screen was pitch black. You would need to take the picture first, and then preview it in the LCD to see if you got the person or have to retake it. But you can shut off the LCD feature and use the viewfinder to take u'r nite shots.THE UGLY:The ugly is the price. I paid around [$$$] for the camera in April 2002, then bought a matching clip on carrying case for another [$$$], then a 2nd battery for it for another [$$$] (which I lost and had to buy yet ANOTHER battery), plus I bought a 128MB SD memory card for [$$$] cause 8MB wasn't cutting it (now I can put almost 2000 pictures on the card in standard mode)...so bottom line, the camera with a few accessories ended up being around $500. But that is still not too bad for this camera, and the price has DEFINITELY dropped since April, you can probably get it for around [$$$] if you look hard enough.The JUDGEMENT:This camera overall ROCKS! for being someone's first digital camera. The price has gone down, it is VERY much a fasionable item for guys and girls, GUARANTEED to be approached by someone to ask about it or hear side comments like "wow that is a awesome camera"...The quality is great for being 2.11MB, which is plenty for a first timer. It is VERY easy to use...high BUY recommendation!
I spent a week with a Netgear WGR614, but it would choose one connection per reboot cycle to intermittently drop. I then "upgraded" to a WRT54G v6. All connections worked very well, but I had to reboot the router 2-3 times a day -- and I don't use P2P, Bit Torrent, etc. Neither of these were acceptable situations, so I bought what I should have bought in the first place -- WRT54GL. (I guess I shouldn't have tried to save the $10-20.)As soon as I got it, I upgraded the firmware to dd-wrt v23sp2. After the reboot, all has simply worked perfectly! It is up 24/7. Web pages load noticeably faster, great signal strength, IT ALL JUST WORKS!!!!I am very happy -- and my wife has stopped complaining about the net not working :-)
Assuming that your radio can support all that this device has to offer, you cannot go wrong. It took a little while to figure out how to navigate, but now it's second nature. I only wish I would have purchased this sooner!
WOW! Its great. It will hold both types of DVD Cases. Also you can add on to it. As many as you want. I suggest everyone should buy this if u have 20 or more DVD's that you want to store. GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!
Just had to add that I've had this TV since March 2004, and still on my first bulb. 44 months and counting!
I am a hunter - so seeing clearly what I am looking at is very important to me. When I was looking at these, I was upgrading from some pretty cheap,russian-made binoculars. I examined a wide range of options from yet more Russian-made binoculars all the way up to some pretty nice Leica optics. These were probably 90% of what I saw in the Leica for about 10% of the price.I've had them out in the field already and I am even more satisfied now that I made the right decision. They might be a little on the large side - but I opted to put up with that to get the 50mm lenses. The only thing I would do differently would be to go ahead and purchase the harness rather than rely solely on the neck strap.I highly recommend these.
ORIGINAL REVIEW JUNE 2007/THIS RANT ADDED APRIL 5 2009OK ARE YOU KIDDING ME? $349.99? FOR A MODEL I BOUGHT NEW IN 2005 FOR $200.00?CAN BE PURCHASED ON EBAY WITH ALL ACCESSORIES FOR $25.00. REALLY.THIS IS A HELPFUL WARNING TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE Pioneer AirWare Xm2Go. IT IS 2005 TECHNOLOGY. JUST THINK WHAT XM RADIO BLISS YOU COULD HAVE FOR 349.99 TODAY! SOMEBODY MESSED UP.---------------MY ORIGINAL REVIEWProduct description says "Internal XM antenna".Ask yourself why you would pay $200 for an XM receiver otherwise. You can get a car receiver AND a home receiver together for less.Here's the problem: if you are walking about anywhere or jogging let's say, you will not be happy with the reception, even though not being tethered to a wired antenna is probably the reason you bought this device in the first place. The internal antenna is awful. And don't waste your money on that little device you'll see on the web that plugs into the hole on the side and "doubles" your reception for $19.99. Double nothing is still nothing. Direct line of sight to satellites is constantly interrupted and repeater stations sometimes help, sometimes don't. And if you get out of any populated area, you know that there are no repeater stations and your "stand alone" XM receiver is useless.The unit works great when attached to a proper XM antenna in the house or in the car. So unless you want to walk around with your home antenna and 25 foot cable in your hand, forget it.XM service is fine.Buy a home unit or a car unit, save your money.
hello the picture showed a usb wireless adapter. i got a adapter for a laptop well can't say much after that.
I ordered the Tivoli Model Two for my parents who still enjoy listening to the radio and prefer 'dial tuning' rather than modern digital tuners. Unfortunately, after getting it set up after Christmas, I discovered no sound was coming from the speaker on the main unit. What a disappointment.I'm sure I'll give this a further review after Amazon sends me a replacement, as I have heard many good things about Tivoli. In the meantime:My initial observations:- It's made in China. Figures that it was dead on arrival. Tivoli, If you're going to pride yourself in being based in Boston, MA, why can't you have your products manufactured where care and precision are taken in the manufacturing process? Especially considering how they charge so much.- Cheap plastic rear housing. I couldn't believe that the Model Two had plastic rear panels. Again, this kind of quality is something I would expect on a $100 unit.- Frequency Dial. The dial has a nice smooth feel, but the circular indication plate (behind the dial itself) isn't mounted flush on the unit. There was a sizable gap on the FM side, while the part of the dial on the AM side actually contacts the faceplate and rubs it as it turns. What poor manufacturing/quality control.- Packaging. The packaging should have clued me in on the quality of the radio itself. Almost no clearance was given between the tuning dial and the box, so if any pressure on the side of the box would put undue stress on the sensitive tuning dial. So dumb. They should leave more clearance or at least turn the main unit so it faces inward, not outward.- Finish. At least the finish on the wood is nice.- Sound. The sound coming from the secondary speaker sounded pretty good, but I'll wait to get a replacement before judging the overall sound quality.Summary:I'm disappointed so far. Even if my replacement unit sounds great, I doubt I'll increase my final rating beyond three stars. This thing is not worth the $300 price at all. It might be worth $175 to $200.--------UPDATE 8/18/2012----------A replacement arrived, and for the most part I'm still disappointed. The sound isn't bad for it's size, but the quality of the AM/FM tuner is--in my opinion--poor. Even with a proper antenna, this radio fails to bring stations in with absolute confidence and clarity. Once I've finally dialed in a station to perfection, I'm always afraid that the slightest brush of the tuning dial will undo my tuning efforts. In other words, the dial is overly sensitive, despite being geared down.The source selector is also very cheap. If I'm listening to FM (or even AM for that matter) and my iPod is still pumping music into the AUX input, I can still faintly hear the iPod music. This isn't acceptable. Why can't they isolate the inputs?The tuner also doesn't filter out heterodyning frequencies properly. The resulting sound is difficult to describe, but it's distracting and takes away from what you're trying to listen to.Based on the mediocre performance, I'm led to assume Tivoli dressed up some cheap components (and poor electrical engineering) in a pretty enclosure. It looks good and sounds decent, but where I expect it to shine, it disappoints.BY NO MEANS would I recommend this to a friend.
I bought this to transfer pictures from my LG 600 Net 10 phone to my computer. Installation was a piece of cake with the drivers CD for Windows XP. Getting my phone to acknowledge the computer was more challenging- never having done this before. Once I figured it out the transfer was no problem. The only drawback I can see is that the dongle does not come with a cover or cap for the USB connection end.
You have to protect this little number from lens flare, the rubber hood works great!
This non-slip design is great for those who like to run and exercise while listening to music without blocking out road noise (essential for the road runner). I've owned a couple pairs - I don't remember what happened with my first pair (might've lost them). I'm usually pretty gentle with my electronics, but because these are so cheap I'll admit I've abused them. My second pair just had one of the speakers die. I suspect it has to do with the fact that I often times sweat a lot while running hard. In the past couple months, they began to crackle as I began to sweat, and I was a bit concerned they might die soon. Sure enough, one of the speakers finally gave out, and I'm out looking for a new pair. Probably will try the Sony sport headphones - will probably lend better protection from my sweat.Overall, I'd rate these well for those looking for cheap, comfortable, headphones with pretty good sound. Worked well for falling asleep to music and light workout (minus the sweat) listening.
Bought this to create my own patch cables of non-standard lengths and with the exception of one small issue I had with my first cable, the cables are going strong and at gigabit speeds (everything I own in my house is business class).Not the easiest to work with at first because of the separator in Cat6 cables, but I got over that quick. Overall I like it, and would recommend this product.
I was looking for a hub that I could put at the back of my desk for quick hook-ups. I wanted the wire coming from the computer (under my desk) to come out the back of my desk and connect simply from behind (as well as the power) to leave only what I wanted to connect to be seen. This unit does just that. I didn't like that it was so light because the cord would pull the unit up. A bit of velcro to the desk and unit fixed the problem. Good value & it works!
Linksys quality, easy setup, worked out of the box. Extensive hardware firewall options for the power user who is looking for a wired router. I have to say though that my first router gave up its electronic life after about 5 years. Even though I am electronically versed I was unable to troubleshoot or repair it. Thus I bought another one of this type, and it is still going strong. Keep in mind that the firmware is upgradable, i.e. if you don't mind working with .bin files and flashing EEPROMs through the router's internal setup page you can keep it updated very easily. I used these boxes under Win95, WinXP, Win7, and never had any problems.
For the money I paid for this MP3 player, ($190) it was well worth it. I use it every day and never have doubts with it. You can create playlists as well as viewing the most popular songs and least popular songs you listen to.The only fault I can find in this MP3 player is that sometimes when I turn it on the screen freezes for 3-5 seconds, but then it's fine.Other than that, I'd definitely recommend this MP3 player!
This Samsung Monitor was purchased and sent to a friend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carefully packed, the monitor arrived intact and is giving complete satisfaction to the end user.
Don't bother with leather, this will keep your GPS in one piece. EZ Grip is incredible, almost like it's holding on to you. Screen protector is a standard cling variety.
For me, these are really the solution. I wanted a pair of binoculars that were reasonably small, lightweight and yet having good quality construction and design and decent magnification. These certainly meet those criteria. I have another pair of binoculars (12 X 50mm, also Nikon) which are of good quality, but they are the full size model and consequently are never with me when I want them due to their size and bulk. There is, of course, less light with the 25mm objective lens, but in adequate daylight that hasn't been an issue for me.
This product performs very nicely for the money. It is not as small or sleek as some others, but it is half the price. The controls are easily manipulated through a windbreaker if necessary, but make sure to turn it on first. I have had no problems moving music over to the device. Incidentally, I use Musicmatch On Demand To Go to download and listen to anything in their library. This device works very well with the service. I highly recommend the combination.
Hello,I use this camera everyday for work. I am an independent automotive inspector for many aftermarket warranty companies. When they send me on an assignment, they expect lots of photos of all the failed parts of the car and uploaded the same day. I was truly impressed with the ViviCam 3615!!!Being my first digital camera (although not my first Vivitar Product), I really didn't know what to expect. But, I found this camera very easy to use with outstanding photo results. It comes complete with user-friendly software and all the cables (USB and video cables for t.v. viewing) at an awesome price. I take lots of close up shots of vehicle ID's and the smallest print comes out crystal clear (at 1600 x 1200). If lighting is a problem (as is the case in many repair shops I visit), either the built-in flash or the enhance mode on the software can be used for adjustment. Definately invest in the Flash Card for added memory, especially if planning on taking a lot pix before uploading. A 32MB Flash Card increases the capacity up to 347 pix at 600 X 800 "good quality" resolution or 85 pix 1600 x 1200 "good quality" resolution. Except when shooting Vehicle ID #'s, I usually keep the setting at 600 x 800 "best quality" and can easily shoot 60-75 pix with no hassles. My biggest and only gripe-it goes through alkaline batteries like crazy and I am looking to switch to a compatible rechargeable set. Other cameras I shopped were more expensive and did not come with cables or the freedom to use AA batteries. Overall, EXCELLENT PRODUCT AT AN EXCELLENT PRICE...I definately recommend it. If anyone wants to see samples of pix I take on a daily basis, ...Good Luck!!!
So far I have not had any issues with this converter. I have been using it for about 2 months now and am very satisfied. I only have my keyboard hooked to it at this point, but like the option of being able to hook a mouse to it too if I need it in the future. The converter was easy to install and has been reliable. No funny issues with my keyboard responding improperly.
I bought this product specifically because the photo showed it had a key lanyard. It does not. It's a perfectly fine bag if you don't carry keys and need a lanyard for them. I traded it to my wife for a bag with a lanyard. She uses it for her computer. Suggest you change the misleading photo.
I bought this for my husband and he loves it, no problems and loves how it looks. User friendly.
If you have a rebel or one of the other digital semi to pro cameras this bag is perfect. Just the right size. I am very pleased with it.
Like most memory by crucial. its good memory and it does what its supposed to. but there are some cases when you need more. i bought this memory for my msi wind. and its totaly compatible. however the overclocking capability of the stock msi wind bios no longer functions because this memory wont handle anything beyond what it was designed for. now thats not a fault really but i will be looking for a little higher quality memory for that function
I purchased this as an addition to my cleaning supplies for my camera equipment. Unfortunately, I was surprised how cheaply it was made. Regardless, it still does the job on very light stuff - I could use the brush to wipe away some specks of dust perhaps. However, it wasn't super effective for more than that. I think I'll stick with liquid and cloths (or pre-moistened cloths) to do the work I need. Perhaps someday this tool will come in handy. But I think it will just collect dust on a shelf somewhere. Too bad.
Canon's CP-200 and CP-300 printers are really cool compact gadgets. Finally after you take a picture on your digital camera not only can you print it imediatelily but print it anywhere (there's AC outlet). I recommend the 300 model more because it has rechargable battery pack, where-as 200 model doesn't. A big caveat is you need to carry extra ink and paper (and maybe batteries and charger!), so the total travel weight may be much more than you think. Is it worth the money? I think if you take a lot of travel pix yes, considering how photography can win you friends and printing photos for your subjects can, boy, double-win over friends for life. Just be prepared for the extra 4-5 pounds for the entire travel package.Print quality is only 300dpi but good. It's slow, but the colors are well toned. Finally my cat ...... looks her natural color (brownish gray) on paper... No previous HP printers did her beautiful coat justice.These pair of printers work with almost all major brand digital cameras: Canon, Minolta, Nikon, Panasonic, Pentax, Sanyo, Sony, Toshiba, HP, Kodak, Polaroid, etc. Will NOT work with lesser brands like SiPx, Targus, Samsung, Picty, etc. because they don't support the technology.
This was a major diappointment for me. The headset is good and once you figure it out, is very versatile. However the control module is too small and the buttons are not laid out intuitively. Worst of all, the clip refuses to clip to anything securely. The phone falls out of my breast pocket and won't clip to my belt or pants pocket in any useful manner. I work most of the time with the phone lying on the desk, waiting to fall off.
I teach classes in Human Computer Interaction and Ergonomics. So I've seen and discussed plenty of bad designs. I've seen how folks can create something so clever, they don't understand how anyone could not want it, other than the fact that it doesn't work.This design is not only simple, not only beautiful, it works. That is enough for me.
The cable fits great but I couldnt get it to work with win98 2nd edition.
Formerly very please with this devices for its parental controls service. I really trusted the Linksys name over all other with bonus when Cisco bought them. I now change my vote to DLink and a Do Not Buy on this product because the main feature, the parental controls is no longer supported:The Linksys Parental Controls service is no longer accepting subscription renewals.We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to look for other Parental Controls options before your subscription expires.PS: I am a network infrastructure professional (Cisco CCNA)
I tested it as soon as I received it. It works as good as the expensive ones. I've got HDMI cables at home from brands like Sony, and they work as good as this HDMI cable. I tested it connecting a laptop to a tv (that's what I'll be using it for.)
One reason I selected the Corsair Flash 8GB Voyager was because of the stated 10 year warranty. The product packaging, when received, shows a 2 Year Limited Warranty. Quite a difference. Now, maybe they use the same verbiage on all Corsair products, and some of them might indeed have a 10 year warranty. But this product doesn't. The product description needs to be corrected.
I've had this modem for about four months and am very disappointed with the support updates. The software supplied for fax and message is very old and not easy to install. When it does install, the modem's voice capabilities are not recognized. The V92 drivers are difficult to install if you're not an experienced user. I've been checking the company's website since I purchased this modem and they have still not updated the drivers to easily install V92 capabilities. Email to support has never been responded to. I would not purchase another of their products.
There are 3 simple steps to &quot;burning CD's&quot;.[1] Buy the Iomega Zip650 USP Drive; [2] Install the Software; [3] Connect it to a USB port.For me, that is all it took to start creating CD's for my RoadWarrior {IBM ThinkPad}. The Adaptec Software is easy to use. The Iomega Drive is accurate and easily portable.Since I do a lot of my work &quot;on the road&quot;, it makes it easy to transfer data back to my Desktop system when I return. I have found no problems with the different drives that I use; being able to read from or write to CD-RW media formatted on either machine. I can make extra copies and snail-mail them to collaborators without any problem of lost data, (for less than a BUCK including postage). If we are at the same conference, I can burn the data and hand it to them in less than 15 minutes (sometimes more than 300 HiRes Digital Photos and 20 MB of data from a single weekend conference).The speed of &quot;burning&quot; is better on this portable drive than on my multiple media desktop drive. (DVD-ROM/CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW internal IDE drive).I still use a Iomega ZIP (100Mb) USB drive but am finding fewer times that I need it.
Works fine for my 3G Ipod nano. Sturdy cable. Charges and syncs. No problems yet.
I have bought bulk sleeves in the past and they were thinner than this. I don't know what the other person was looking for when they said it is too thin to even feel it. They must be wanting card stock thickness or something. This paper is thicker than cheap printer paper. I would almost rather it be thinner to keep mailing weight down. Doesn't matter, I like what I received and I will buy from them again.They packed it very nicely in the box so that nothing got warped. I really appreciate that because the last people I bought from didn't pack theirs very nice and the sleeves were warped. But these people did an awesome job and they know how to pack properly.
I like the self-containded USB transmitter and the fact that this mouse turns off when you collapse it. The "touch sensitive" center instead of a genuine scroll wheel does not work too well for me, but maybe I'll get used to it.This mouse is certainly more suited to traveling than the cordless mouse it replaced!
I admit, I have been out of the printer loop for some time. I had the HP Deskjet 990 CSE which is a great text printer but crappy on photos. I have a good digital camera, but did my printing using labs (ofoto, etc) as I didn't have the patience to fiddle with the HP printer settings, paper types (compatibility, quality, etc), and never could get a good print when I did try.A friend mentioned that I might look into a new printer to handle photos as well as the text demands. I was impressed by the Canon i860 and I was quite impressed by reviews. I don't just need a photo printer, but do a lot of simple text printing as well. I knew there were good photo printers, but typically the text output on these was slow and not very good quality... These reviews pointed out that this printer does both tasks well (note the i960 is slow with text but a great photo only printer)I now own the i860 and cannot tell you how amazing this printer is. Fairly priced, separate ink cartridges (two blacks, 3 color), very FAST for both text and photos (much faster text than my 990cse), and outstanding quality. The text looks great on cheap paper and the photos are lab quality (to my untrained eye at least). I have printed photos on plain paper, and 4x6 glossy (canon paper), and also printed an 8.5 x 11 format (Kodak premium glossy). All looked great, of course far better when on photo paper. Good color and well they just look great. A cool feature is the separate 4x6 paper tray and the extra pigment-based black ink for sharp text, this differentiates it from the cheaper i560, which is apparently also a great buy from what I have read. I might have purchased the i560 if I was paying for the printer myself. Because I wasn't, I went for the convenience of the paper tray and extra black ink.The i860 is a great buy. If you are looking for an all purpose photo/text printer this is it! I have only had it for a day, but had to write this review to highly recommend it.
I bought the TV for the last Thanksgiving in SEARS. It gave me no problems so far. I ve bought a upconverting Phillips DVD player and enjoy my movies. And HD channels are fantastic to view. I ve even received a lot of compliments from the guests that come home and thats a nice thing as well. :o).Overall no regrets and a great buy as promised. I ve also not seen any reflection problems as mentioned in some reviews. Just to be careful i bought a 5 year extended warranty. Hope i will never need to use it. But overall a very satisfied customer. Thank you Sammy!!
I wouldve given a 5, but for no base controller. Sound is awesome, very clear and cut, base is also awesome, but no controller. You will have to use some software to control it, but that doesnt help too much.
I like the car charger and the wall unit but the cable that expands was a little difficult to get out of my ipod so I use the one I got with my Ipod and it works beautifully.
I am not satisfied with this digital camera at all please i want to return it back and get another one who shall i contact
I bought a pair of the inexpensive ones (without volume control). I had a problem with the plug in on my iPod--for some reason, if the plug twisted, I lost the sound (either all the sound or part).Very annoying, but I liked the style of the phones. So I bought another pair assuming the problem must be a loose wire or faulty plug-in. Nope. Same problem. If the plug twists at all in my pocket, I lose some sound. Not a good fit.This problem is built in to these cheap phones,and now I have two pairs that don't work. I have since bought two other (non-Sony) pairs of phones with straight plugs, and they work fine, so the problem is not the iPod--it's these phones.I would stay away from these phones.
We loved this tv/dvd/radio player. It was easy to install, very stylous fitting well in our kitchen. The remote never worked great, but that was okay. Then about 1 year later all of a sudden a loud screeching beeping sound began. It sounded like the alarm clock...the only problem the only way to turn it off was to unplug the unit. After pressing every possible button a thousand times, it miraculously stopped, for a week, and then started again. And this time we could not turn it off. We are sad to say it but have removed this defective device and bought another less attractive system that works. No more Phillips products for us.
The fan was noisy, and inside it collects lots and lots of dust. The blue LED light was anoying yet I learned to live with it. The quality of the product is very poor. The USB joint was not functional for another device (say a mouse) and it went broken within a few months.
I highly recommend this product. It's very good for the price. I orded this based on other good reviews, and I was not disappointed. For small, inexpensive speakers, they have good sound. The bass is very good. My only criticism is that the higher tones could be clearer and crisper. But, this unit is much better than the 'tin can' sound you get from other small, inexpensive speakers. However, I do agree with another review about the quirky volume. When you first turn on the speakers, the volume default is at maximum! To avoid this, turn just your iPod on first, and hit pause. Then, turn on the speakers and turn the speaker volume down. I'd suggest doing this to avoid blowing out your speakers, or your windows.
I had to call support during install but they resolved the issue methodically and in a reasonable amount of time. The router works great and the wireless is excellent. Highly recommended.
The unit is nice and works well but WalMart sells the same thing for $40 less. That is about a 1/3 savings.
Fantastic bass... good audio quality... comfortable to use. I use this @ office for almost 5-6 hrs and always felt comfortable. the audio quality is fantastic. The build quality ok. I suggest this to the buyers.
I bought this cable to hook up my iPod Touch to my Alpine stereo. I couldn't figure out how to connect it with the instructions from the stereo, so I had it installed. It works perfectly and keeps the Touch charged.
Length:: 1:14 MinsI tested the Transcend 16G and the San Disc Extreme III 30mb/s in my Nikon D90. The San Disc card didn't start to Buffer till I hit 100 high pictures. The Transcend card started to buffer at 17. You can see the other test by searching Amazon's site for the San Disc Extreme III 30mb/sIf you need the capacity of the 16G card for movies I highly recommend this card. It will work fine and the price is outstanding. If you want a fast card for rapid fire semi/pro photography I'd consider other options. 16G of photos is putting a lot of eggs in one basket.I rate this card 5 stars because of the price, and capacity.If you have any questions or suggestions please comment. I'll redo the test if you can come up with a better way to show the results of card speed.SanDisk 8GB Extreme SDHC Class 10 High Performance Memory Card (SDSDX3-008G-P31)
I bought this for my recently purchased A640. It's a tight fit, and does nothing more than hold the camera. It would have been nice to get a case that might hold, for example, an extra set of batteries. You can carry an extra memory card, but that's about it. On the other hand, it does the job it's intended to do, which is protect the camera, for example when I want to toss it in a backpack or a carry-on when going on a trip. The product itself is fine, seems to be well-made. No complaints about the product itself.
I bought this subwoofer to replace an older Sony subwoofer that need repair. Not only did I get the new subwoofer for less than it would have taken to repair the older one, but the new one was smaller, more compact, and it sounds better. I was able to plug it right up in seconds, and have enjoyed it ever since. I couldn't be more pleased with this subwoofer.
I purchase Canon products for my two Canon printers. I have a 970I and a new MP500. I have found that using Canon ink and paper always gives me outstanding quality photos. The BCI-6BK black ink tanks are easy to load and there is never any ink mess. The black ink seems to be darker than other brands when used with a Canon printer.
I discovered the joys of photoshop and so these colored filters have been relegated to the shame of obsolescence.I have had no issues with the tiffen filters not being glass however.
The TI graph link has become an invaluable tool for superheroes and non-superheroes alike. It easy to use, large, and convenient for the super-nerd on the go, plus chicks love it! You can even pretend that it's a tricorder and scan for alien life forms. Now how many graph-links on the market can do that? If you are a highly dweeby college student who enjoys science fiction, this is the graph-link for you.
I just purchased this Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless router after dealing with a failing D-Link wireless access point for three days.Setup instuctions were clear and concise. I used the web-based setup interface, and had everything up and running in less than 15 minutes. My knowledge of wireless networks is limited, but I was able to tweak the more advanced settings after reading the user guide from Linksys' website. I definitely recommend enabling &quot;Block Anonymous Internet Requests&quot; on the Security page of the setup interface.Also, users should test the security of their setup using Gibson Research Corp.'s excellent website at www.grc.com .If you're looking for a wireless router from a major manufacturer that will work right out of the box, this one should be at the top of your list.
There is not much to say about a cable other than what I said in the subject. The quality is good and the price is excellent. I was able to use this in conjunctions with a converter to convert an HDMI input signal to Digital Coax out.
These speakers are very nice sounding and have great range. The bass is excellent and the satellite speakers are superb sounding. They make for a great sound system in small environments, like a home office or computer room. I have the speakers hooked up to my PlayStation 3 media device. I have also read that the it supports full Dolby Surround Sound, but I haven't experienced that yet myself. But good sound does come out of the rear speakers and it sounds justs as good as the front and center ones. I would say that if you want reasonably priced, good quality speakers to fill a somewhat small space, that these would do the trick.
Whereas I managed to use the original Canon batteries for a day of shooting (about 700 pictures), this Lenmar battery lasted less than half a day (about 300 pictures). I was incredibly disappointed with this battery, and have since purchased a replacement Canon battery, which works as well (as long) as the one that came with my camera.
This battery is just like the one that came with my camera. Easy to use, works fairly well. Battery life isn't that great (only about 70 minutes or so) but it is rechargeable, which is nice. I bought an extra one just in case the battery dies while I'm using my camera. They are small batteries so it's easy to carry around. Wish my camera would take other batteries though.I've gone to physical stores to buy this and they don't seem to carry them anymore (got my camera in 2005; I guess that's considered old now). So buying them online seems to be the only choice. Shop around and you might be able to find a deal. The only problem is that apparently there are fake batteries around. The ones I bought were authentic though (as far as I can tell).
This is a reliable camera, I have used in the beach, mountains, ships, cold and hot weather and never has failed.It has been one of the best purchases that I have made.
I have a small cleaning business and have had bad luck with wimpy vacuums. I needed a vac that was well constructed, durable and could stand up to some abuse. Not only do I use this vac for my jobs, I use it at home, every day, because I have 4 small boys, a dog and a cat. This is, by far, the best vac for the job! It is efficient and picks up wonderfully. I like the carpet height dial and adjust it accordingly when needed (it works better this way). I would recommend this vacuum for everyday use in any home. Yes, it is very basic and doesn't have any bells and whistles but I didn't want or need them. The 50 ft cord is the best! I have not one compliant or negative thing to say about this product.
Everyone else was asking way too much for these RJ45 connectors, your price was geat and they arrived faster than I needed them.
Very good camera but I feel one needs to be a little bit pro in operating this camera. Auto mode doesn't always work good. The SCENE-> Indoor/party mode was good when taking pictures indoors and under light.Few photographs still had some red eye. I think Nikon claims that this is the first camera with inbuilt red-eye reduction. Though red-eye is not eliminated in all the snaps, most of the snaps didn't had any red-eye and they really look great. Also, most of the snaps are shaken probably due to the manual movements while taking the picture. But all the photographs taken using a tripod weren't shaken and are really good.The camera performed very good in pitch dark.Except for the automode which was not working well (when compared to SCENE->INDOOR mode)everything in this small package is great. I really like this camera very much. I had a Kodak DX series before in which the auto mode was very decent and works well indoors and outdoors. And thats probably why I feel the auto mode is bad.Finally, I would say this is a great camera. I would have given 5*'s but due to auto mode, I will have to cut one.
Great product. Did receive a case with Camera but this is very protective handy and fits in your pocket.
toshiba sat pro m15 is my first laptop! i think it will be the last. it simply gives me everything i dream about! its design is good( a little bit heavy). its performance is high. its battery lasts an amazing 6 hours -a breakthrough performance for a full-size portable. the sound is clear and fairly loud. i don't think in the limitations of storage: thanks for the 40 gb storage. the tft screen is amazing. the dvd features are great. i think toshiba puts a big amount of technology in that laptop, so u can hardly say that it is expensive. it is worthy! i think i found everything i needed and more in the m15. thanks to toshiba!
I had the advantage of first purchasing another similarly priced off-brand product (just a few dollars cheaper) that was total junk and which I returned to store. These Sony speakers are vast upgrade: solid, no rattles, very good sound for their size (no subwoofer, but I knew that). I will be ordering another set for another location.
happy with the purchase. works as good as i need it to. no kinks, just works. looks pretty cool too. for the price, i was expecting a much shoddier product but canon surprised me, and amazon's price slashing made it even better.
I thought it was a touchscreen. And it takes at least 15 minutes to get a signal even on an open road. Does not have an internal battery! And does not re-route itself for another 10 mins.
Have always bought sony DRU burners for my backups has the fastest Xtrnsfer rate as to dump files from media to hard drive. Plus $20 rebate from Sony and $30 from Amazon may my net on this purchase $40 thats as good as it gets.
I Got this speakers two weeks back. And since then whenever i get time i have never stopped listening to them. Very good sound quality and very rugged design. Good value for money.
The case is nice and strong, plenty big enough for our Canon S5 IS camera and has numerous pockets for accessories.
This is my first experience with a GPS. I purchased it, based on the comments of other users. I used it for recent trips to Georgia and Texas, and, for the most part, it worked extremely well. A couple times, it tried to lead me astray by suggesting I take unnecessary side routes off a more direct route, but was quick to 'recalculate' and get me back on track. It was also confusing when, at times it would give me a 2-mile advance notice of an upcoming turn, when other times only a 0.9 tenths of a mile advance notice. In town driving, most times it would give me a 0.2 tenths mile advance notice, while other times only about 400 feet. But, once again, I do happily recommend it. I really like the verbal directions and the way the map is layed out.
Very reliable, easy to use. Well worth the $$.
I couldnt find this item from Staples. This was much cheaper than the one from staples and had 3 to 4 times more in volume. I used this to reink an auto stamper i use for screening mail. This product just works.
OK, so I found this 10 foot VGA cable about a year ago for a dollar in a used/refurbished store. Hey, just a dollar, if I never use it I'm just out a buck. I buy my first HDTV about 2 months after that....no VGA input. Bummer, VGA cable stays in the closet.About 2 months ago, I upgraded my HDTV. Guess what!!! A VGA input. Guess what, the cable was an extension cable so I needed a male/male adapter. It works great. Great picture as a second monitor for my PC on occasion.
This thing is great and enables you to take your laptop whereever you want to go. If you're headed to the beach, lake or pool definitely get a sun shade for your laptop. The only downfall is now there is no excuse not to work:)
This DVD player plays videos well. My issue is that there is not a separate skip forward and search forward button. In order to search forward (or backwards), one needs to hold down the skip forward button. This doesn't always happen and sometimes when i try to search forward a little bit the disk skips forward to the next scene. Would it be so hard to have the additional button? Even when I use the universal remote it still has this problem.
Just bought the PV-9450 and now having it for two weeks I can say it is a fine player / recorder, the picture is sharp and clear as is the sound, I like the clean look of the vcr also,now the BUTS!...My main complaint, no pause button on the vcr, if I go out of the room I have to find and use the vcr remote just to pause the tape.The remote is very clumsy, and hard to read the gold on gray button descriptions in low light.I also feel that a cd button should be added.But all in all a fine product.
I go through about 2 of the cartridges a year. I only use the Canon cartridge because I don't want any surprises with a generic cartridge.Amazon's pricing with free shipping can't really be beat - and once again, I don't want to make a drama out of making a purchase so I bought it here on Amazon.No surprises and no drama - let's be real, it is only a toner cartridge - so I keep it easy and buy the Canon cartridge for my Canon printer and buy it at amazon with free shipping for a fast no non-sense/no surprise transaction.
I ordered this after reading reviews of it and the DB2. Works great when attached directly to my laptop (usb tv tuner) and sitting on my roof, but once I ran the line down the house and into the basement, I lost 75% of my channels. Cable run was total from antenna to TV about 100 feet, so that is to be expected. Picked up a Channel Master 7777 PreAmp and was able to get all my stations again, though some stations till have a weaker signal than just sitting on the roof. I don't blame the antenna on that though, just a byproduct of having such a long cable run.My only complaint is the clip to hold the coax connector broke with almost no force whatesoever (was screwing in the coax). Twisty tie quickly fixed the issue, but definetly an area they cut costs on by using cheap plastic.I also tried this in my house directly to the TV, though I live close to a city, towers range from 8 miles to 30 miles with both UHF and VHF signals and wasn't able to get all at the same time with the anetnna in the house (second story). You loose too much when an antenna is inside or in the attic.
This product is great. The price is very worth it. these are very nice speakers for ipod listening. Surprisingly large sound that can fill an apartment with pretty good quality. definately get more than your money's worth and great for trips.
Delkin has apparently increased the speed of this particular model from 45X to 55X. Nice if you want greater speed, but very bad if you want compatibility with the BR-600 digital recorder (or any other device that requires 45X or slower).A very helpful Roland tech support staffer explained to me that some compact flash manufacturers change the specs without changing the model number. So even though Roland's literature lists this as a supported card, it will not work unless you have a 45X version. I just received a 55X version from Amazon, and it will not work. It strikes me as a very bad practice to change the specs without changing the model number. It can only lead to confusion and frustration. I`ll certainly never trust Delkin again.Roland tech support recommends SanDisk SDCFB-1024-A10 for the BR-600. This is not listed in the compatibilty sheet that came with the recorder, but the tech support guy claims Roland regularly buys this particular SanDisk card for their own use. I've ordered one and will soon see for myself. When it arrives I'll post a review for my fellow BR600 users.Update: I've received a SanDisk card. It is not the model I ordered, but it does work with the BR-600. The card I received has the model SDCFH, and indicates it is an Ultra II. On a subsequent order I received cards marked SDCFJ. Again, the wrong model number. But they work as well.
It does what it is supposed to do; greatly reduces chance of flare and also serves as some protection to the lens. Fits well and easy to put on and take off. As usual, Canon did not include it with the lens. I imagine there are suitable knock-offs but I didn't research it as I bought the lens and hood at the same time.
I absolutely love this player. This is my first MP3 player and it is so easy to use. It is small enough that I can clip it onto my pocket or slip it inside. The song quality is great and the software is easy to understand when downloading. I thoroughly enjoy this product. I highly recommend it.
I purchased these ATH-ANC7 phones from Amazon after doing a lot of research. I had gone through three NC phones before and wanted something that:1) Sounds great,2) Cancels external noise very well,3) Have to be comfortable,4) Have to be sturdyI travel internationally quite a bit. Most of you know the importance of a good pair of NC headphones on flights. I had used up 3 other models before getting these.I have to say these are by far the best I had used (on all criteria). To give an example, I had a flight from Tokyo to Dallas (13 hours). A toddler (three rows back) was crying most of the way. These phones just about paid for themselves on that one flight. I could put some music on and ignore the crying. I could see others suffering through it.The battery life is very good. I really like the removable cord. This comes in handy when getting up to walk around. The noise canceling works GREAT. I can listen to my MP3 player at about 1/3 the volume range. The movie volume has to be turned to the lowest setting. At first I thought I had a bad volume control that plays too loud. But every flight has the same result (requires lowest setting).I had been concerned about noise leakage because of some of the comments here. I decided to 'go for it' anyway. The pair I received do not have a leakage issue. Put your mind at ease and invest in these headphones. They are sturdy and will last a good long time. They don't really fold that compactly, but they do fold flat, which works for me. My "flight bag" carries a book, magazine, head phones, ... holds these phones just fine. (I don't take the included carrying case as I take the bare minimum on trips).
We got this (actually not this exact model. Can't find my model..it has a hand mixer attachment) as a wedding gift. We tried to return it, as we couldn't see a need for it at the time. Unable to return it to any store we tried, it sat in the box in a cupboard for 2 years. Until one day when the heavens parted and celestial light shone down upon this amazing little wonder and I finally decided to give it a try. I can't believe I wasted two years not using it. It's been nearly 5 years since we started, and it gets used probably 4-5 times a week. Cheese, potatoes, carrots, whatever. My mom frequently called me to ask to borrow it and I've even had neighbors borrow it from time to time. Absolutly love it. My regular shredding attatchment has cracked, but I've been using it for over a year now in that condition and it's never caused a problem. Always cleans nicely in the dishwasher. If you can find the one that doubles as a handmixer, I'd jump on it! One less item to have to worry about storing and it works much better than the other one I had. I'm here to purchase one for my mother-in-law for Christmas (got one for my mom last year)
For the way I work, a trackball works best. I've been through a bunch of them through the years (about 18). Kensington, Microsoft and other brands. Sometimes the buttons would break within a few weeks or they would develop other problems. Until I bought the Logitech Trackman Wheel. Not only is it the most comfortable trackball I've come across, it's also the most durable. After almost 4 years of daily use (and I work some very long days) it still functions like new. I thought I'd finally broken a button yesterday - nope, just a food particle that got in there somehow. The unit is easy to clean and the software works great on my mac. With three programable buttons (including the one on the scroll wheel) you can fly through your programs and boost your productivity.
Finally had chance to really use the 540. First of all, they work wonderfully w/ the Motorola 289's I have. I can communicate w/ the kids, no problem. Only realy problem is keeping the kids from playing w/ them, oh well.Here's some afterthoughts........the 540's work good w/ the antenna folded down, you can walk some distance while in the down position. But, you need to have the antenna upright if you want to have a strong signal, so you can't have the antenna down when you are far apart.Reception is good, a bit of static comes in when the battery wears down, don't know if this is apparent w/ other FRS. As stated it's very easy for kids to use, I channel locked their 540's, so all they have to do is press the talk key to communicate.Fairly durable, one of my kids went tumbling down a hill w/ the radio around her neck. It took the punishment, works well, but have some minor scratches. The radios almost got soaked when the kids went to pet the dolphins.I did find a couple carry cases w/ neck straps. Amazon.com sells a Case Logic carry case in their radio accessories section that fit the 540 nicely. Only gripe is, it's not a real snug/secure fit, but it works. I really needed a carry case w/ a neck strap &amp; this model you can cinch them some, so the radios are not dangling low on your kids.I still think that the 540 is a good radio. If it just had the same performance as the Motorola 289, I would give it 5 stars. I did get the extended warranty on the radios, I just don't know how durable or long lasting the 540's are.
My best friend just bought this, and it totally died after 4 days! he took it back to Best Buy, and customer service said that every one they sold was returned within a week for just dying. The clarity is... okay at best. He exchanged his for a 52" LG DLP for the same price, and it looks way better. Remember just because something is cheap, doesn't mean it's good....RCA = Garbage
The printer has very good quality, is fast and show you when you ink is in the end. I really liked my choice. I would buy this printer again.
I recieved the product promptly and had no problem with the install. Works great and I have had no problems.
I purchased another VisionTek video card (model 5564) just 8 months ago, and I have to say that I'm not terribly pleased with the company's committment to customers. When I installed Microsoft Flight Simulator, it wouldn't detect my video card; so like any well-trained consumer, I went to VisionTek's site to download the latest drivers. But lo and behold! VisionTek's site offers no drivers or support for any model prior to the 9100, when they switched from Nvidia chips to ATI chips. The support that _is_ available is sketchy at best--two FAQs and a forum, where strangely, there's no place to post questions on any earlier product either. When I wrote their customer service organization for help, the advice I received was a one-line response suggesting I update the drivers. Before you purchase this, or any, VisionTek product, go to their website and see if it's likely to help you when you run into trouble.
This is great TV with a good user interface and a spectacular picture. I have had no problems with it and although I know you can now getter better ones for less cost, if you can get this used at a good price or at a lower price than the newer models, you may want to consider it.There are three different color modes on this TV and I use them all for different purposes. For example, low definition, non-digital signals often look best in VIVID mode. Flesh tones and dark shadowy scenes almost always look most realistic in PRO mode. However, for most purposes the STANDARD setting is great.I am also very happy with the viewing of the picture at all different angles and with the lack of glare factor. On some of these HDTV sets, viewing at another angle changes the color or glare. This is not a good thing and it's downright annoying if you have multiple people viewing the set in your living room.There are also many hook up possiblities and they are easy to reach. I did a lot of research before buying this and I'm very pleased with my TV 1 year latter. I'm also confident that I was very thorough in my research and for sets made during this period this is good quality and now you can get it for less.A small shortcoming is that the built in speaker could be a bit louder. It is adequate for a small room, but if you really want great sound I would run it through your stereo or a home studio setup.
I am not a tech guru, nor am I a savvy electronics expert, so when I bought my first digital camera I had to increase my learning curve tremdously. Not knowing what kind of memory needs I would encounter as I learned the capabilities and features of my camera, I was misled into purchasing a 256MB SD card along with the camera. Lo and behold, I was much more of an active camera user than anticipated. I feel that the 1 Gig SD card did the job!!! It was shipped right on time for my friend's wonderful wedding and I still had room for weeks and weeks of other activities to be captured. Thanks again Amazon!!
But they did get the job done. I used them to tie some wireless headphones to my TV system so I could listen whether or not the sound system was muted. I had to wiggle them a bit to get a good connction.
No repair shop needed.I had tried to play some older tapes that were sitting around, not in their cases. And sure enough, the playback heads got clogged with the dust that had accumulated on the tapes. The camera wouldn't play back my tapes! They looked like they were blank! But after I used the cleaning tape, the old tapes worked fine!Be sure to try this before sending your camera in for repair!
All that really matters. Cost me two bucks, and all Hdmi cables are the same.Words, words, words, words, words
CONS-rubber grip started pealing off (after 6 months and 6 countries)-When battery grip power is on, it occasionally causes the main dial on the camera to lose control. VERY VERY FRUSTRATING while trying to shoot in manual mode.-Opeteka batteries are about half power as the canon battery.PROS-low price-comes with two batteriesWould I recommend this item to a friend?Yes, if they were to shoot for hobby, or they were low on cash.No, if they wanted to shoot professionally, and have accurate, reliable equipment.
This device does exactly what it says it will do: mount your detector to the visor. And it works well for that purpose.Escort advises that mounting the detector on the visor will reduce laser detection due to the tint on the windshield. However, I have a hard time with suction cups in the winter. This product lets me securely mount the detector until the windshield warms up enough to use the suction cups.
When I purchased this filter I had to listen to the remarks about my X- Ray filter .I don't know if that's true, What it has done is open a whole new photographic experience I now can see the world that is otherwise invisible to us. I highly recommend this filter to anyone wanting to broaden their view of the world. I took a picture of a tree this past summer I was amazed at what I captured. NOTE: this filter takes pictures in the IR range Not the full spectrum.
HP traditionally has been a hardware company and it still shows in lack of attention for their software and drivers: a total nightmare.I have worked in IT for 20 years and have come to love the quality and durability of HP printers, but when they try to make software for a more complex product such as this multifunction printer they miserably fail, as they have many times before with software and to a lesser extent drivers.I have had the printer for nearly a year and had to try and set it up several times, it still don't work fully despite various driver and software upgrades and patches.My impressions listed:Quality of printing and copying once you get the unit to go is good, but you can't get the scanner to go and software installation is a nightmare:1. It takes about an hour to install the software off the CD;2. The full set of software is a close to 500 meg download (if you want to download an update), it is bloated but I don't know with what (it certainly does not function like a 500 meg piece of software);3. Various items are installed including a so-called HP Toolbox which is designed in a strange way and which pops up at various times triggered by unknown events;4. The scanner cannot be setup (I've never succeeded, despite downloading the "scanner fix" patch off the website and trying a number of times), so the printer functions as printer, copier, fax and data card reader but not as a scanner;5. The software installation requires one or two reboots depending on choices; under Windows XP, this should not be required and is a nuisance after all the time taken to setup;6. An "HP Update" tool installs as part of the setup that is supposed to download updates automatically at regular intervals. This typically starts to download updates, succeeds to get a few, then hangs midway and never gets anywhere. I have had this on several machines. This despite the fact that the tool successfully downloads an updated version of itself first;7. The printer calibrates frequently and noisily even if it has been idle and not used. There is a setting in HP Toolbox to manage the calibration, however it cannot be switched off or made to be triggered by events.The bottom line: HP should buy a software development company, or outsource its software design and development, partner with a company that understands software and the way people interact with software, or if design and development is presently outsourced, insource it.But until they publicly announce a major change in the way they deal with their software, I won't buy this type of product from HP anymore.
Don't get me wrong, this is a great camera, but it could have been so much more. Like many, I moved up from a D70, which is a spectacular camera with few shortcomings. One of those shortcomings was the ability to save custom settings. Well the D200 was supposed to solve that problem with 4 custom settings banks, and 4 more shooting menu banks. Why 2 sets of banks, you ask? Beats the hell out of me, and in my opinion, they're all pretty much worthless.Take the custom settings banks. By my count there are about 56 different settings. So you go into Bank A and set all of them for your needs. If one of those settings is something you always use, you have to change it in each of the 4 banks separately. So, you've got your custom settings set up for Bank A and you start shooting. You need to change an option for a shot or two, so you scan through all the settings, find the one you want, and change it. Guess what! That's where it stays until you set it back. So what's the point really? And wouldn't it be nice if you could just see what you changed on a menu? Nope, you still have to go through ALL the settings every time, including the stupid ones that you'll never change in your lifetime. I could go on, but do you get my point? I use Auto-ISO all the time (the camera automatically raises ISO to achieve a desired shutter speed). But to turn it off and on, which I do frequently, I have to go through the menus to do so.The D200 has 3 buttons conveniently located for easy checking or adjustment. Picture Quality, ISO, and White Balance. These are a great feature, and easy to use. So why have them as menu options, too?On the positive side, the camera is solidly built. It's nice having the extra resolution (although Nikon's consumer level dSLR should have that by the time you read this). You can see the ISO in the viewfinder, very helpful. Focusing and exposure seem much more accurate than the D70. The screen is large and easy to view. Battery life remaining is much easier to determine, but battery life itself is pitifully short (I guess that big screen and those VR lenses help drain the battery). With the D70, I could always feel confident that I could get in a full days shooting on a charge. Not so with the D200. One more thing is remote shutter release. The D70 had a great little IR remote which set you back &lt;$20. Try to accomplish the same on the D200 and it'll cost you almost $200. Just a simple cable release is about $35 if I remember correctly. Why?In summery, this is a great camera, which coupled with an 18-200 lens, will give you a package that will rival any for picture quality and convenience at an acceptable price. But, it could be better...
Printer cartridge was brand new in box, arrived within a few days, and was much cheaper than any store. Highly satisfied!
My first PDA was a Palm Professional, which I upgraded to a III. The Handspring has proven to be the superior choice. The USB makes backups considerably faster, the screen quality is far better, and the stylus with built-in reset pin and Phillips screwdriver is essential. The blue nicely matches my G3 at work, too, though my PowerBook would go better with graphite.My PDA is essential to me, both professionally and personally, and I'm very pleased with the Visor Deluxe. My only complaint is that it was very difficult to switch my data from the Palm to the Visor, and I had backup difficulties initially that required me to move my backup folder out of my user folder on my computer. It now works fine, but it was pretty frustrating at the time. However, the Handspring tech support proved to be fairly fast and helpful, which was a nice surprise.
This case is a great investment to protect you delicate iPod.It's so easy to use and provides excellent protection.I don't have to worry about scratches on my video screen or any part of my iPod.My iPod fits in snuggly but not so snug that you can't get it out easily. Make the investment!
I installed this booster in less than 10 minutes and it worked like a charm!It might have been different if I didn't have an electrical outlet available next to my splitter box but would still be fairly easy. I have two DVR's in my house...one right on the next floor above the booster (also split to my internet modem and wireless router) and the other to a TV on the second floor. The reason for buying the booster was that when I recently added the second DVR, the signal was not strong enough for the TV on the second floor. Since adding the booster, it has worked perfectly. Highly recommend this product!
I wanted a mp3 player for walking and this delivers. I've used it for at least three months almost every day. The product description states it will hold up to 120 songs and I have been able to put up to 93 songs on the player. The instructions are easy to follow. The one thing I did have to do was go to to an electronics store and buy different ear buds. The headphone ear buds included in the package are way too big and would not stay in. I believe this purchase has definitely been worth it.
There's not much to write, but I had a good transaction experience. It took 5 days for this harness to come in (sent via USPS). The harness looks exactly like the picture which is good. There is a tiny little paper that comes with it explaining the wire colors example: power, speaker (+)(-), radio, etc.
I have an older SanDisk Flash memory that works fine, and was looking forward to faster transfer rates on a new one. I was suprrised, however, to find that the new device was slower than the older one. The back of the Sandisk package advertises transfer rates of 9 Mb/sec. But when I plugged the new device into my 1-week-old Imac, I was surprised to find that the actual transfer rate was 1 Mb/sec. I would have expected problems on an older computer or older software, but not with a brand-new machine running the latest software available. Suspecting some sort of compatibility problem, I called SanDisk's customer service number. After spending minutes giving their representative personal information such as my name and email, I described my problem. His only answer was "the transfer rate is not guaranteed." When I asked him if he was located in India, he hung up on me (LOL). So I called SanDisk corporate headquarters, but was told everyone was out to lunch (I am not making this up.) Eventually, I figured out myself that there was a compatibility problem. The flash drive came configured for Windows. Using the Apple Disk Utility application, I reconfigured it in 15 seconds and hence obtained transfer rates of 6 Mb/sec. I told the SanDisk customer service person I had a brand new Imac. This is not exactly an obscure machine. But he had no idea of how to advise me. So, the product may be ok, but SanDisk's customer service is non-existent.
En mi opini&oacute;n, los TV Tuner Pinnacle son los mejores del mercado.
This dvd player is value for money and it works perfectly fine for me
Ordered Dec 15, shipped next day and received on the 21st and got G0 stepping. Shipping was fast and product arrived in perfect condition. Haven't installed the processor yet (still need a motherboard).
Totally love this. It saved us from having to buy a new iPod. These days, who can just toss money around like that?! It was easy to do, I had it taken apart and put back together in about 15minutes. I will definitely buy this again, if need be. My daughter is thrilled to have her iPod working again!
This product performs as advertised (I have not tried the solar powered recharger). The radio works well. I bought this for my emergency kit I keep in the closet. However, because it is so nice, it is now on sitting on my desk.
I bought this lens 2.5 years ago to replace the Canon kit 18-55 II (non IS) lens, which is pretty terrible optically. This lens was a great replacement and gave me many, many great pictures. The kit lens hasn't been used at all since then. I've compared this with a Canon 17-40L (informally), and this Sigma was at least as good if not better. For a hobbyist on a budget, the 17-40L and 24-70L simply aren't comparable to this lens. Of all my budget lenses, this one has been by far my favorite.These days I have the 18-55mm IS, which aside from the stabilization is optically far superior to the old 18-55, and I use it often because it's smaller & lighter compared to this Sigma, and it has IS for indoor use. But out in the daylight I still prefer the 17-70 because of its wider reach, faster aperture, and great optics.
The cards are made of thick stock and are painted with a flat, non- refletive 18 percent gray. They have basic instructions for the zone system on the back. The zip lock package is a nice bonus. Too large to carry in the camera bag, but then again small cards are not very useful when you are trying to meter from a distance.
I have had these IEM's for THREE years now. I've had the cable replaced once, for free. Just recently went through another one, and UE are sending me another one, FOR FREE!This is not to say anything bad about the quality of the product, as I use my IEM's under extreme environmental conditions. The quality of this product is great. Not too bass heavy, and the seal is effective. Though this may be different for everyone as fitting and sound quality can be subjective. I've not seen this high quality of product, coupled with great customer service in some time.
Great stuff. Havent used the new SJ-2 before so cant compare with that, but for the SB-800, this is extremely useful for creative lighting.
Product showed up quickly, but after an hour of use, it ceased to respond. Looked up store's site to see about replacing it, and they wanted me to pay return shipping( 100 dollars and hours of repacking) Looked up Onkyo's site for warranty info, same deal. Had to take it to a repair shop and paid 70 bucks for "loose connections"...Not a fun experience. Works fine now, and the store may be a victim of circumstance, but I definitely won't shop at this store's site again.
My husband bought me this lens and i absolutly love it! He has done his homework so well! I was looking for a descent portrait lens to take photos of our beautiful infant. I just started dabbling in photography but this lens has given me everything I wanted out of a portrait lens! The only down side is you have to have dead on accuracy of what you shoot, but overall, this is my favorite so far!
I am new to laptops, and missed having my mouse, so I ordered this optic mouse, and like it better than any mouse I have had on desktop computers. If you shut it off after each use, the battery life is pretty good.I would buy another one.
I bought this item from OUTLET. And this item did not come with a battery!!! I had to then purchase a battery from Polaroid for an extra $40.00. I would of been better off going and buying a brand new one at a local store! No where does it say it doesn't come witha battery. The person at the store OUTLET said she would help me find a battery but I have yet to hear anything! I will never buy anything from there store again!Polaroid 7" Swivel Portable DVD Player - Pink (DPA-07046P)
The brackets work as expected, were here quickly, and were cheaper than I could find them anywhere else. I would buy them again.
I'm not going to say what's already been said so I'll just give my pros and cons about it.Pros:Renaming recorded titles on discs is easier because you can press certain buttons like number 1 to take you to a row of letters & numbers with the onscreen keyboard. (example: push 1 to take you to the row with ABCD abcd 1234 etc.)Auto time and date set.Three S-video connections two in back and one in front.Cons:No auto chapter skip markers until after the disc is finalized (which is only 5 minute markers). But this isn't much of a big deal because with the "time slip" feature you can quickly get to the end of a disc to make sure everything recorded ok. And after its finalized you can just input the chapter number. So let's say you want to go to 3 hours into the disc just punch in the chapter number like 10 for example.All discs have to be finalized in order to work with other DVD players including -RW which can still be "formatted" and used again of course. I don't like this much because the Liteon I had recorded discs that didn't need to be finalized before they would play on any other player at least for RW.Disc speed (quality) is not displayed onscreen so you'll have to look at the recorder to know what speed you're in.No zoom for DVD movies.No DV link for people with those type of camcorders that use it.Not really a con but this unit has no fan in back. It has one air vent in back and two on the sides. I wonder if heat could become a problem later.Other then all that it seems like a pretty good recorder despite it won't record macrovision VHS. And for now there is no hack for it.Update: Last Thursday 2/12/09 it officially died. Too bad. I was expecting it to last longer.
I decided to buy the Anycom usb-250 because it had the one of the highest ratings and fewest problems reported, compared with similar products. I am happy that I did so, because the 250 works great. I received the usb-250 when promised by Amazon. I did not use the installation cd included in the package, but went to Anycom's web site and downloaded the latest installation version. I bought the usb-250 to use with my v3xx, HT820 headphones and Motorola phone tools. Everything paired up well, I am able to download pictures and mp3's to my phone without using a cable, and I am able to listen to stereo sound off my computer without being tethered. Range seems to be around 25 to 30 ft in my house. All in all, a great product that does exactly what I bought it for and I would recommend this company. Thanks, ric
...and NO, I don't work for HP! I've tried recycled cartridges and store-brand (OfficeMax, Office Depot, Staples)cartridges and they never work as well. I've even had the "impostors" leave blobs all over my documents; and that is if they have even been print-worthy. I will never buy the knock-offs again, and amazon.com usually has the best prices around on the real thing.
The CD player is really bad. Its anti-skip function doesn't work at all. It sometimes skip even when I put it on the desk. It was broken only two days after I got it. Don't waster money on it.
has great quality not professional but nice video clips can be taken and nice still pictures remote very net and to down load photos is nice has great zoom in and out and the light you can actually make it better after words with the own fitures buy it is nice if you need a video cam and then some pictures so you dont need to carry both video and photo cams
I have been buying these tapes for years because of their higher reliability compared to cheaper mini DV cassettes, such as some JVCs that I tried before. I do a lot of HDV recording, but the price of Sony "HDV cassettes" is way too high to be efficient. My archive library consists of over 300 mini DV tapes because they hold so little footage, and I trust these Maxells to store my HD footage. They record for about 01:02:30, that being about 2.5 extra minutes you get out of them which I have used on occasion! They work well with my Sony HVR-M15AU mini DV/HDV deck and dropout rate is very low. I used these as a backup for a critical show production requiring pristine quality video where computers would otherwise fail. Because HDV is a digital format, the tape quality does NOT affect picture quality, but it DOES affect reliability (i.e dropouts and errors). If you need cheaper tape stock for HDV recording and playback, I highly recommend these as a cheaper alternative to the "HDV" labeled cassettes.Say NO! to the HDSLR revolution!!!
Upon purchasing my Sony F-707 Digital Camera, I decided to also pick up an additional memory stick. Because the Sony brand sticks were much more expensive, I settled for this SanDisk. I was very pleased with the new stick technology while using the 16MB memory stick that was supplied with the camera. When I opened up the SanDisk one and put it in the camera, I was blown away by how many more pictures could be stored on it, however, after a while I realized it was not storing all of the pictures I had been taking. It kept doing this, so I put the Sony stick back in. I recommend purchasing a Sony one right off the bat, because valuable photos can be lost. I just bought a Sony 128MB memory stick, and I am extremely pleased.
I've owned several Logitech mice. I love this one as it does away with another cord to the computer. My other Logitech MX700 had an irritating tangle of two cords and a charging cradle.I have two laptops and now I have the Cordless Click for both.
I just received my camcorder, so my experience is brief. A more detailed review will follow later.But since there are no good reviews comparing the camcorders on the market I wanted to share my opinion.All 3 makers have a lot in common; but I chose the Sony over the Hitachi and Panasonic for a few reasons. The Sony had better resolution available for both movie and still mode vs the Panasonic. (I doubt I'll use the still much since it is only 1 megapixel). Sony, has infrared and can do night imaging. The others don't. Panasonic and Hitachi use DVD-Ram instead of DVD-RW. My Denon DVD player will play back DVD-RW and not DVD-RAM. Check your player for compatibility. This is a big deal!! I can pop a DVD-RW directly out of my camcorder and play it in my DVD player. With DVD Ram you have to download it to your computer and then burn a copy onto DVD-R before you could play it. Finally, the Sony had a 3&quot; display, is designed to be compatible with its other cameras in its ability to use accessories universally, felt more solid, and in my opinion has a better reputation.The layout is similar to their digital cameras and only takes minutes to learn how to use. It has 3 recording modes DVD-R and on DVD-RW (Video and VR) mode. VR mode allows you to do basic in camera editing: (saving the still images as a movie file, erasing, rearranging,dividing) Otherwise, you edit on your computer. You can use the player to burn edited copies &amp; dub old video cassettes. You can fade, overlap, and wipe when doing your intro and exits; quickly review images and delete the last one recorded. It has a plethora of digital effects: sepia, B&amp;W, pastel, mosaic, luminace and old movie effects. It has auto and manual set white balance,auto and manual exposure and focus controls. The dial is a little awkward.It has 10X optical and 120 digital zoom. Digital zoom is usually poor quality, so the fact that Hitachi and panasonic were 240x digital zoom made no difference to me.Weak Points: Buy a larger battery. The one included doesn't have enough juice. No case included.I paid $830 at digitalmegastore.com vs $1099 retail
Nice, tight, secure...does the job. I purchased one more for another portable hard drive I bought.
Very easy to install and reception is excellent with an optional auxillaryinput cord to factory radio (picked up at Radio Shack). Reception not up to par in my area using the built in FM frequency transmitter. For the price, the product is a good buy and very enjoyable.
Outside of a little setup and having to go to the far outsides of the table to get to most File and Minimize and close options, it is a noce tablet. Being a 1/3rd the price of other tablets it's size was the reason I purchaed it in the first place and am not disappointed at all. I use is all the time in place of my mouse in most cases.
When I purchased this system I had very low expectations about its performance based on the price.However, I was pleasantly surprised by the silky bass this system pushes out.The higher frequencies are somewhat muted, but overall a solid system.The volume could be a tad more though, but adequate.
Very happy with this product. I am able to walk through my whole 4 room apartment without missing a word or a song on these quite clear sounding headphones.It took a couple of minutes to tune the transmitter, but after that I never had to retune .
Reasonable price, nice display complete music storage and listening device with a few disappointments. It is not easy to learn to use. Booklet is brief and does not describe exactly how to put music on the device. It only plays MP3, WMA and MIDI files and will not play an Audio CD file. Such files must be converted. Organization of files on the device is confusing. However, once files are on it, it finds and plays them nicely. One can select a specific artist or album. If I were 12 instead of six times that I surely would have had this thing figured out by now.
cam in nice and lightweight, nice to have sd card so can change at will, batteries could last a bit longer though
Philips has really improved their technology in audio. I used to never see any of their products and now they are everywhere. Probably because the value and quality of their products can't be beat! This boombox has a lot of terrific features and it even comes with a little remote control. I don't even have to get out of the hammock to change tracks any more. Terrific bass and overall sound is great too.
This router is junk. You can buy a cisco router on ebay for roughly 3 times as much and it will have 1000 times the functionality and reliability. Why would you buy anything lesser?
Well......for those who have these speakers you know how good they sound right????let me tell you that i had the oportunity to open the spekers and to my Surprice i saw crappy components in the crossover net works.I just can not understand how come crappy components can make this brute to sound so good???anyway...i found a video of someone who is going to upgrade the crossover with better components...here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiSZ5VP4Bls
This device works wonderfully well as long as you're away from cities of any size. On California US 101, it's great between Salinas and Atascadero, but useless everywhere else. It uses four frequencies in the 88 part of the FM band, which is where most college radio stations and NPR affilates seem to end up.If you live in or near a college town, you probably won't have much luck with the Irock .However, it would be a great thing to have on a cross-country road trip.Griffin Technologies has announced the iTrip, an iPod-specific device. I've not seen the final specs yet, but prototypes offered a wider range of frequencies.
I've been a fan of Case Logic wallets for years; I'm generally a very active person who hauls his disks around for trips both short and long. I've owned some Caselogic wallets for 8+ years without ever having to replace it.Such is the situation for this Case Logic wallet. I've carried it around with me in Iraq for six months now, and it generally lives to its standards. Solid and crush-resistant, very durable, the only problem I've had with it is its tendency for one or two of the plastic disc holders have ripped. But such is the case with such heavy wear/tear. If you're like me, storing both album art and CD in the same sleeve, it's what you need. It also has a side pocket on the inside front cover for me to store back inserts and/or miscellaneous excess DVD/CD material that comes with the packaging.Buy this if you're mobile; buy it if friends tend to step on your case; buy this if through no fault of your own your cases are constantly abused. It'll survive a war and then some.Pros:+ Durable+ Damage Resistant+ Inside Pocket+ Tear Resistant Binder PagesCons:- Slightly fragile Plastic Disc Holders
I wonder why the List Price says $12.99 and the "New Reduced Price" is $28.99. Seems like an awful lot for 2 little stylus!
This is a cheap crappy headset but you pay for what you get. It works, but very staticy with the sound
I have had my Fuji MX-1200 for 2 years now. I have taken it to Scotland, Hungary, Austria and Germany and have been totally amazed at how good a picture it provides in a small package for a small amount of money.I am not a newcomer to photography. I have owned several 35 mm. SLR's of various brands. I still have a Canon that I can use if I want to, but I havent't taken it out of the case since I got the Fuji.My recommendations are similar to those of other reviewers, with one exception. Forget about the USB reader. Get a &quot;Flash Card&quot; floppy disk adapter. It costs more, but it will download to any PC.Naturally, you should purchase as many addtional smart cards as you can afford. They are getting cheaper now, so a couple of 32 meg cards would be in order. I carry a half dozen of them when I travel and download my pictures to my notebook computer every evening at the end of my day.Nowadays, most of my pictures end up on the internet, so the Fuji was a step up for me rather than a step down. If you think you might want to blow a picture up, shoot Hi-res and do the work on the computer. It's easy. It's cheap! It's fun!
We purchased this Print Server to replace the exact one we had that no longer worked. Ordering it online was easy and it arrived in 7 days. We called Linksys to help with the insallation and it was done professionally and in a timely manner.
This is a report/comparison of the CD and SACD (2 channel only) features and capabilities of the ONKYO DV-SP502B, SONY DVP-NS90V, and DENON 1930CI. Before moving on, please note that I will not comment on the video and multi-channel qualities of these universal players. This review concerns the AUDIO stereo features only, tested with the ONKYO TX 8222 receiver and two pairs of good speakers (JBL and Panasonic). As far as myself, I am a professional musician with a PhD in the field and extensive performing and sound editing experience.The DENON is quite expensive for the features it offers, but overall is a well-built unit with superior sound. Its motor is a bit noisier than SONY's, but definitely bearable. The setup requires a TV, but you can do more with the display than with the ONKYO. Also, it has a "pure sound" feature that turns off HDMI output and the display. Of these three players, this DENON has the best sound quality. Lows and highs are crisp, the sound is not flat, and there is a certain lifelike presence in both classical chamber and symphonic recordings. Additionally, the CD's that made a soft cricket-like noise when spinning on the ONKYO and SONY were always quiet on the DENON. The manual is poorly designed, but the on-screen menus are very extensive and pretty intuitive. Also, note that Denon's 1 year warranty is not valid unless your purchase came from an authorized dealer (most storefronts out there are not authorized sellers). Made in China. Price: $295 on Amazon.SONY's face place looks nice, but overall, the built quality is average or below (it is also smaller and lighter than the other two). The SACD sound is quite muffled, without clarity at both low and high frequencies. The motor is quiet, and the menus are pretty good. Please note that after about 10-14 months of use, many customers reported major mechanical/electronic failures. Not recommended for audiophiles, as this player was not really built for sound. Made in Malaysia. Price: $180 at Crutchfield.The first thing you should know is that the ONKYO's motor is extremely noisy. When listening to classical music, you will be able to hear the motor at low volumes even from about 10-12 feet away. Additionally, the setup requires a connection to a TV, as most menus do not work with the display only. For example, you cannot switch between 2 ch. and 5 ch. SACD without a TV connection. In general the sound is of good quality and the unit is very well built. If you are listening to loud pop/rock music mostly and you have a large room, the motor noise should not be a problem; for classical audiophiles, I would not recommend it. Made in Malaysia. Price: $229 at Target.After testing all three of them at the same time for about a week, I decided to keep the DENON, especially that I was able to get an open box unit for $260. For audiophiles on a very tight budget, you may want to look into players by Harman Kardon (which I have seen before, but haven't tested yet), or just make an effort for the DENON. It's worth.
In preparation for my upcoming wedding, I read that Fujifilm Quick Snap was the best film and value for great single-use cameras. We will have to see, but I know that Fujifilm is a good brand of film from past use.
I bought this sound device due to poor sound quality on my laptop audio device (Realtek AC97). It has good audio performance for listening to music and such. It has one stereo output, so it is not a full-range sound device. If you need a low-priced and good stereo sound solution, this is what I recommend.
A well made 10 Outlet Surge Protector. I love these, I have several in my home since they easily take the place of 2 regular surge protectors. Totally recommend.
Product Description Qoute - "At last, you can connect your PSP to the internet easily, cheaply and WIRELESSLY!"The only word that doesn't fit in that qoute is "Cheaply" because the way I see it, I can either get Netgear wireless broadband router, which will allow my other computers and my psp for the same price, or get this sony psp wifi max for the same price only allowing my psp to surf the web.The conclusion is:This Item would be number 1 in my most wanted list if the price was a max of 20$
One might go so far as to wonder whether the representations made on this product page constitute outright fraud. The product I received was NOT as it is shown on this page. I did not receive Epson brand cartridges in the box, unopened, as shown.What I received were six cartridges, wrapped three to a package. So each cartridge was not individually wrapped, as is the case with cartridges ordered from Epson directly. Once the package is opened to be able to use one cartridge, the other two must sit opened, with only the tape on the ink port to protect against drying out. The six included a black cartridge, which the enclosed note said was a "freebie" because, while the company assured me these are original Epson cartridges, to "reduce packaging", they were being sent wrapped as they were.I had misgivings, but the cartridges DID have the Epson logo on them, looked like the others I've been accustomed to, so I put them in my cartridge drawer to use as needed.The first cartridges I've used seemed to go much faster than normal, without a corresponding increase in my customary printing load. Then, today, I went to replace two additional cartridges...certain colors don't seem to get used as much, so replacement rates vary (one of the reasons I love having an inkjet that allows for colors to be replaced individually, rather than as an integrated unit is that you always end up wasting ink on the multi-color single cartridge types). I used two of the cartridges that had been sitting, unwrapped, in the drawer, because I had already used one of the cartridges in the three-pack. What a nightmare...the ink didn't flow, wasted paper, seven head cleanings...I FINALLY got ink flowing, but I'm now left with black ink flecks all along the paper. I don't have this problem with inks I order directly from Epson or that I receive in the original equipment packaging.I really have to wonder what the deal is with these cartridges...are they refilled, remanufactured ink cartridges and simply not identified as such? Regardless of the answer, I WON'T be ordering these again.NOT RECOMMENDED
The Sony Mavica FD88 is a terrific digital camera, especially for someone new to the genre and not necessarily extremely Computer literate. It takes great shots and the floppy disk storage medium is very easy to use and download to your PC. While its rated 1.3 million pixels is not as high as some other high level models from other manufacturers, in reality not too many people are going to appreciate much of a difference; the pictures look great, crystal clear, and very professional. Well worth the price.
Hi. Okay. So, this product sucks!!! Here's why:1. In your bag, the damn thing will turn on and wear out its own batteries. The buttons protrude and are easily pressed by other items in your bag, or your elbow, or whatever. Enabling the "hold" feature does nothing to prevent this.2. The only jack on it for headphones is not a standard headphone-jack but a weird jack for the accompanying gizmo to plug into - that gizmo is the black thing with the extra set of buttons to control volume, track, play, pause, etc - and you have to plug your headphones into the GIZMO, which is plugged into the unit. So if you lose the gizmo, your discman is useless because you cannot plug standard headphones into the discman unit.3. The gizmo doesn't display the track number, or any information, for that matter. If your discman unit is, say, in your fanny pack, and you have the gizmo hanging out, and you are pressing buttons with your thumb, you cannot see which track or radio station you are on, because the gizmo has no display. You'd actually have to take the discman out of your fanny pack and look at it.4. Too awkward. There is no handle on the discman itself - you have to carry it in a bag or purse. Then it has this gizmo hanging off of it, and you plug your headphones into that, and the cord is probably way too long... it's a disaster.DONT BUY THIS MODEL!
I absolutely love this case. It makes traveling around the house with my laptop so much safer with 2 pre-schoolers around. In fact, I am using it right now as I sit in my living room. When I am ready to take the laptop back to the den for charging, I will simply close both computer and case at the same time, grab it by the handles (I don't bother to zip up for short trips) and transport. This case is quite rigid, and plenty big enough for my 15.6 inch widescreen. My only wish is for a pocket on the outside that would hold my mouse and pad. I know Belkin makes a similar case with a pocket, but it's not big enough for my mouse pad, and I didn't like the handle. At this price (15 buckeroos) it is quite a deal!
I bought my Koss Pro-4AA headphones around 40 years ago. They gave me excellent service for many years. Recently they started sounding a bit distorted and the ear cushions had hardened with age. For a mere $7.00, I sent them back to Koss and they replaced the drivers, ear cushions, headband cushion and the cord. How is that for customer service on a 40 year old product? And they sound great, just like they did when new. I obviously didn't buy them from Amazon as they weren't in existence back then but I believe I paid more than the current listed price. Can't go wrong with these headphones or with Koss.
This is my second experience using a digital camera (the other was an Olympus). The software is a pain to install, and I tried installing it on at least thre different computers and got problems with all. The user manual is totally unstructured and Kodak use too much jargon and buzzwords to describe the simplest operation. Some problems encountered were: The memory card indicates a full 'magazine' of 19 shots, but when reviewing my shots on the camera viewfinder I get only 15. So I lose 4 shots somewhere. Try connecting to the computer, you get a myriad of problems, and to make matters worse, every time you need to stop the download, the software has to go through the same connection link-up procedure. The use manual is terribly written, you get two choices of software without anyone explaining in simple terms what each does.In summary, I would look elsewhere, e.g. Olympus.
Maybe it was just my copy, but I could not get the charger to work reliably. First, after inserting the charger into the lighter outlet, it almost immediately smelled like burning plastic and became extremely hot. Then I was only able to get the indicator light to come on and charge the iPod if I applied pressure to the cable connector at the charger. If I let go, the light would go off and no longer charge the iPod. The cassette adapter works as it should but it would have been nice to be able to have a choice as to where the cable connects to the adapter as I have seen on one by Philips. This would accommodate those cassette decks (like mine) where the tape side faces the right rather than the left when inserting a tape. As it is now, for it to work, the cable is on the "wrong" side, that is, the side that enters the deck first. The retractable cable is a nice feature, but in retrospect I would have been better off buying the Philips adapter and a Belkin iPod charger from Wal Mart (which, in fact, I had to do). The Belkin works great.
I've used this monitor for about 2 months now. Wow am I impressed! The picture quality is amazing! I find that I have less eyestrain looking at this screen than others I have used. The resolution is so high that when playing DVDs on the monitor sometimes the DVD graphics (like titles) look blocky. I play DVDs on the monitor and wire the sound through my stereo and I think it's great. Some people have commented about the USB plugs looking weird or lacking functionality but I have not found this to be the case. They do not wreck the asthetics of the monitor and I have found them useful. I plug my camera into the USB plug and look at the pictures immediately. That's what I would use the monitor plugs for -- temporary attachments like this or like an IPOD or something. If you are going to use this for DVDs get the 24" but if strickly for computer use you could probably get a 22" and not notice a difference.
but after a few months those sliders to adjust size broke and its kind of uncomfortable to wear these the only reason it gets a 3 is because of the sound and the lifetime warranty that i dont think i will be taking advantage of
The Dir-655 is junk, I had two DIR-655's and neither was stable. both would drop the wan connection after a few days requiring a reset of the router. Stay away from this one
Setup of this product was a breeze. Up and running, literally, within 10 minutes. Like most of these SOHO network products, the config is done through a web interface. Just point your browser to the default gateway, enter a password and you're in. It doesn't get any easier. The documentation, though not fancy, does an adequate job of explaining the process of getting into the config. Once there, it's all self-explanatory. [coping] the MAC address is nice, saves a lot of hassles.No problems to report, though I was warned off this router by someone who purchased a small hub from this manufacturer and had nothing but trouble. A couple of reviews here mention reliablity problems too, hope that's not a sign of things to come...Four stars instead of five -- low price, but no built-in print server either.
This isn't a bad case for the Panasonic FZ7, but as other reviewers said, it could be better. I don't mind so much that it doesn't have it's own strap, but I do wish there were some small pockets on the outside (if only to put things like memory card cases or something). I wasn't looking for a huge camera case that could hold lots of extras, just something light to protect my camera from getting wet/damaged so this works just fine.
I had to send the amplifier back because I thought it was for home use. Upon getting it, it was for use in a car. If the item description would have been more accurate, I would not have wasted my time ordering it. I would not know how good it works because it didin't fill my needs.
This is a good tool for preparing grated carrots for salads: much faster than by hand. It slices radishes and cucumbers nicely. You can decide if you want a thin slice or a thick slice. It is a little louder than I like soundwise, but it's a good tool for fast salads, and the clean up is quick and easy. I store it in a handy place and use it almost nightly. I like using Amazon.com, too.
I decided to run the cables from my wall mounted tv through the wall only to find that the power cord for my tv was a little short.So I got this, tapped them together with electrical tape so they didn't come apart, and finished up my project.
This card is quick and holds lots of photos. I would definitely buy another SanDisk card.
Being a little particular about my leather goods, I actually ordered this bag thinking that I might have put my money to better use at the local mall. I couldn't have been more wrong or any more delighted to be so. I had thought the price for a bag I couldn't touch was a little steep, however what arrived surpassed the quality of other similiar leather mini backpacks I've purchased in the past - and those I could touch.The leather is most similiar to those purses and handbags you find with upscale retail stores, such as Coach, Nine West, and Dooney & Burke. It's a medium weight leather, supple, and durable right out of the box. The inside is lined, with 4 internal pockets and an outside zippered pocket which is perfect for a cell phone or iPod. What's better for me is that this backpack isn't so big that it can't be carried like a shoulder bag, and with the exception of the zipper pull on the outside pocket, there aren't any others which can accidently pull off and ruin the look of the backpack. The backpack "lid" actually securely covers the zippered pocket - you won't see it until you open it.Terrific shipping service - I hadn't expected my backpack to come for 6 days (standard shipping estimate), and it was here in less than 48 hours. Your experience may vary, but I'm convinced if Leathertree has it in stock, it's going to be shipped.Fabulous service, great bag, exceptional quality. If only every retailer could be this good.
This is perfect for my laptop and it is a good height and won't be flatten anytime soon because it doesn't have that foam beaded like stuffing. I had two of those and it was flattened within 5 months. This one is hard and sturdy.
I was amazed at how clear the picture quality was. I will definitely buy more as gifts for my parents since the picture quality is so good. Downloading was a bit tricky for a Mac user as the manual had to be downloaded but once I got the hang of it, it was smooth sailing. The other thing I liked about this product was that it felt "substantial." Other products were very "cheap" feeling. I am not afraid that the bumps of everyday life will damage the product.
I purchase this only a few days ago. Other than being stupid and entering the wrong "cable box" all went pretty well. The one thing that puzzeled me was when I down loaded the softwear it didn't work correctly. I contacted "Logitech" and was told I had to download something from there web first. To make a long story short, Logitech probably has the best customer servise I have ever worked with. All of my calls took no longer than a few seconds to speak with someone. They were great!! Walked me thru everything and wouldn't let me go until I had everything complete. I love it. It does exactly what I wanted it to do. My system consists of a receiver, vcr, dvd, cable, and all of which comes on when "I" want them to come on. Thanks Logitech, great product.
I ordered this item for use in our family room in our new home, where for some reason the builder didn't think to include a phone jack. Once we installed the wireless jack, we began to get intermittent buzzing on the line each time a call was made or answered. Thinking it may be the phone, we ordered a different type of phone, but found the same issues remained.Unfortunately, between ordering the new phone and going on vacation for two weeks, we went a few days past the 30 day return policy and now Amazon is refusing to accept out return. Interesting because the seller, TNT said they follow Amazon's return policy so they don't want to help either. It seem because we made an effort to try and make this jack work properly, we are stuck with a purchase we can't use. Thanks Amazon and TNT for your understanding! Last time I make a purchase from either company.
i have had this curling iron for about 3 months now. ITS BEEN GREAT. its great at curling and straightening. It has heat setting which is also great and it takes less than 30 minutes to curl you hair, and this coming from a girl who has REALLY puffy hair. I never regretted buying this product for a minute, its amazing and is a MUST HAVE. I love my curling iron. :)
This mp3 player offers so much more than others. I bought one for my daughter, She loved so much that she bought one for her boy friend. He loves it as well.
I own a Sony Bravia KDL-46V2500 (46 inch LCD) which is full HD (1080p) and my Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180E/B 15.4" Notebook has a Blu-Ray drive. I researched quite a bit online (incl. cnet and amazon customer reviews) and kinda concluded that this was a good product to buy at the low price advertised. When I hooked up the HDMI output from my laptop to the HDTV all I got was a blank screen. I purchased a Monster HDMI cable subsequently, which was super-expensive compared to this product, but it performed flawlessly and now I am happily watching Blu-Ray movies on my HDTV. If you wanna take a chance and say,"Hey, I can't go wrong at this price" you are probably right - but then you may end up like me (needing a higher quality purchase later on)
Received the camera very quickly and very pleased with how it operates. Still learning about all the camera functions. Love it and still learning.
Great just what I wanted and the price was right.
I finally have the chance to give this new product a good look. If you have ever tried to decide which DVD duplicator to buy based on which DVD Format would be the winner, your headaches are over. The new DVD Copy Tower Dual solves the DVD format dilemma. With the Alera Technologies DVD Dual technology, you can use DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs all with one product. Alera Technologies new DVD Duplicators based on Dual Standard 8-in-1 DVDR/RW Technology are the only DVD duplicators I have seen that have this power. The DVD Copy Tower Dual supports all popular DVD formats and you can duplicate DVDs at speeds up to 4x using as well as compile your own custom audio CDs using the DVD Copy Tower Dual and no computer is needed.
My ISP requires that I register the MAC address of the router before they will let it on their system. No problem, except that the MAC address on the back of the device is not the MAC address that the modem sees. It's the MAC address for the interface to the internal network. There's a couple hours of troubleshooting wasted there.Otherwise, it works as advertised.
The metal flex arm works great and the light was plenty bright for about 2 months and then it dimmed so much that it's literally useless now. This cannot possibly be a LED based light as LED's are rated to last for decades!! I double checked it by using it in another USB port and even a different computer--still useless! DO NOT buy this product!!!
I purchased two of these and, while the one is still working well, the cable i connected to my gaming PC has died within a month of purchase. For the price the cable is not worth returning, I'd rather just put my own together. The point of buying these was to save a little time; however it seems I was only 50% successful. I'd say your results are going to be hit or miss with TRIPP LITE.
I love it love it love it. It was very easy to use never had the problems that every one else claimed to have hooked it up and it worked instantly (vista)thank you pepsi would recommend to any one
I like the product and it's nice with perfect details as I order, and I refer this product to the Arabic speackers to used it.
My husband wanted a fire pit for Christmas, mainly to burn branches and twigs, etc in it. I shopped local stores, and the fire pits in the stores were so shallow, and didn't seem deep enough to hold much. Also, knowing my husband was going to burn branches, I wanted something durable and heavy. I waited until the last minute to buy this for him for Christmas, and I'm glad I did. He couldn't wait to open it, and uses it every chance he gets. We have gone so far as to use the grill grate to cook steaks on the pit, with some cherry woodchips, and I must say, best steak ever. It gives your food good smoke! The kids love going out to roast marshmallows over the pit while it's burning, and so far, it's held up great to near daily use since Christmas. We just love it!
The product works fine but I got hassled about my rebate, I had sent everything in, original invoice, the product ID tag, resend everything but have to hear back from the company yet (Sep. 20, 01).
Terrible waste of money. The Targus battery sometimes shows up as dead even if it has a full charge. IT lasts about 50% of the time a Canon Battery lasts and my old Canon batteries are more reliable.
About 5-6 years ago, I purchased a similar product from Etymotics. Although the wires were a bit fragile (I got warranty repair once), the sound and sound-isolation was so good that it made up for the deficiency. Then, I purchased an iPhone and of course the headphone jack wouldn't seat properly. That's a well-known fact about (at least first-generation) iPhones. So imagine my surprise when I get this new model and the jack STILL doesn't fit into my iPhone! I just purchased an adapter, but that's a pain. I've purchased earbuds from other manufacturers recently, and they fit my iPhone just fine. Why not the ER6i?
The sound is good but not gr8. Headset is light is weight. No problems for over 2 months now. I got it for $5 which I think is a good deal.
Overall i would have to say this player is an ok device. i mean for the year it came out in (2000) it was the bomb. But now that so many other much kooler products have cam out i definitly would not recomened gettting it now. If you are serching for the same capacitys of the kodak mac3 i would say go for an Archos. It is a little more but also i s alot better. it can play divx because you can download movies stright from your tv or computer. if not the Archos Av 140 then go for the RCA LYRA 20 gb. If your looking for a low quality mc3 player but it gets the job done go for this one.
Price was very good for what this device does. Simple to use. Very handsome design. Marvelous wiring and the colorful lights are amazing! ;-)
The city setting on this unit is terrible. You cannot drive in any halfway busy area without it going off constantly on K or Ka band. My old passport that finally died was 500 percent better than this. I just returned from a drive to Portland Or. and this thing drove us nuts.
I've owned a number of Olympus voice recorders going back to the days of tape. All have been noteworthy performers. The WS-331M represents the state-of-the-art in non-dedicated digital voice recorders. That is, it is neither a dedicated dictation unit intended to be used with foot switches and other transcription accessories, nor a professional audio recorder.Instead, this unit is intended for casual audio recording use. (It also has music player features which I have no need for and don't use.)The unit has a staggering 71 hour recording capacity in HQ (High Quality) mode. I tried it in a large auditorium to record a lecture with three participants and the results were far more than merely satisfactory. Each voice was clear and distinguishable.I used it for personal recording down to a slight whisper and the quality at every sound level is more than acceptable.When I deliberately introduced loud background noise (a television talking heads show and a music-playing radio), dictation was still usable.I haven't tried it with Dragon Naturally Speaking yet, but from prior experience with other Olympus and Sony recorders, I have no doubt that it will work well.The unit is beautifully designed. About four inches long by perhaps two wide and not even a half-inch thick. Record, Stop and Play controls are conveniently located on the right side and easily manipulated with the thumb. A four-way controller on the front handles volume and forward and reverse direction. A center button takes care of the menu. There are separate buttons for Erase and Folder/Index. On the left side is the Hold button and a mode selector for Music or Voice.All in all, one of the simplest control panels I've ever seen on a digital recorder and, frankly, a welcome change.The LCD screen in legible and the backlight just capable enough.Battery life is adequate. I make it a rule to regularly change batteries in units like this so I am not rendered unexpectedly powerless. Cheap insurance.There's a lanyard attachment in the back.Overall, the handling of this unit is absolutely sweet. Not slippery so as to cause concern for it flying out of your hand. Not too many controls that you forget how to use. Everything is simple and straightforward. A truly nice piece of design.The coolest part is that transferring recordings to your computer requires nothing more than detaching the bottom of the WS-331M, using a quick-release button and plugging it into a USB port on your Windows PC. That's it. No software, no cables, no nothing. It's a WMA file that will play in Windows Media Player or any number of other PC players.Overall, a sweet little unit.Jerry
Just wanted to point out that I got this to work on my iBook G4 (1.07 Ghz) just fine. The specs say you need something faster than that, but it works for me just fine. The computer runs a little slower than usual while you are watching or recording, but you can still use other applications and whatnot just fine. I recommend this product, it is very compact and efficient. I really love it, and have not experienced the durability issues others have mentioned.
Great item! Completely happy with it. Audio and video quality superb.
While the LCD image is clear and sharp in good light, it is distored in low light and at distances. What good is an ultrazoom lens if you can't see what you are shooting?
I bought this to replace a 19" CRT monitor & couldn't be happier. I don't even have a digital video card, but the quality on this screen is still amazing. I also have very sensitive eyes as far as computer screens in general - I get frequent headaches & such, but I can stare at this screen for extended periods of time with no pain.The controls are easy to use - all buttons on the front of the screen, versus some manufacturers side-button placement. The included software is very self-explanatory & does not require any technical expertise.I have limited desk space & the stand takes up very little of it.I do recommend going to an office supply store or electronics store & playing with various brands before choosing one - the brightness, color depth, resolution, & control placement are major things that you really should see in person.
I'm so thankful I bought this camera. I love it. I show it to all my friends and relatives. I've been inseparateable since I received the camera. It works just as well as it looks too. No problems at all.
I travel a lot, and since I bought SD-P2500 I cannot imagine travelling without it. While I never owned a competing model, I've looked at them, researched them and this is the one to get. 8.9'' screen is just the right size -- probably the biggest you can have and still call it portable. The sound and picture quality is simply great. Two headphone jacks can definitely be handy. The battery lasts, and charges fast. And now, four months later, I can also add that this DVD Player can live through a lot of abuse. :-)
I only have one of these Vanguard cases, so I did not throw it down stairs or out a third story window. It seems, however, like it would handle a long flight of stairs with no problem.It has six latches, two on every side but the hinge. They're all plastic, but they're not plastic like a toy. They're strong. I have no problems believing that these latches will handle being opened and closed for a very long time. You are not going to simply bust them off. They're strong. You're not going to put your fist through this case.In other words, I'm convinced this is as sturdy as they say now that I've got my hands on it.The inside is three layers of foam, two in the bottom and one on top. You cut your own slots for whatever you're putting in it. I got this one intending to put expensive microphones in it. The foam is thick, perfect for such use. You could put network equipment in it (like switches and routers) and not worry about damaging the equipment if you dropped the case.It's what they said it is. I'm impressed.
I got the item just as the seller said - I'm very happy with it!
Sounds great, fits perfectly and looks awesome. I dunno what could be better than these headphones. Also the wires are very supple and don't get too tangled when bunched up.
The Garmin A/C Charger for StreetPilot works fine and allows you to do such things as locating and saving locations while away from your car. This is particularly handy for people like me who like to locate and save all the points of interest before leaving on a trip.
For the price, this is a good value. It is very simple to operate. User friendly and reliable, so far (about one month). I do not find the product as cheaply made as some other reviewers. Seems about normal to me. And at least it has a cover! My worst problem is my scuzzy old records that go "snap, crackle, pop". The Audacity software, while easy to use, can't fix that. My bad.
LSD display went black! I think this will happen with all Sony cameras! I have 2 cameras Sony DSC-P51 and Sony DSC-P72 and both cameras LSD display went black!One after 6 mns and 2nd one after 11 mns.
Quick ship - item new as described. Item is working excellent - thanks for the honest service!!
this item arrived in a timely manner and in new condition . It works fantastically. Put a charge on the new battery in a couple hours and on the one that had discharged completely is just a little over 3 hrs . The ability to plug into american or eropean 110 outlets and 12 vdc lighter outlets is great .
I purchased this bag for a very specific purpose. I was not looking for something to be primarily a laptop bag, but an all-in-one everyday messenger bag to carry while I was studying abroad. You see, I wanted something that I could have at my side or in front of me, rather than a backpack, to reduce the chances of pickpocketing. I wanted a bag that would hold a notebook and folder for school, pen/pencil/highlighter, wallet, cell phone, etc., but also be able to securely fit my laptop if I felt like taking it with me.I really like the vertical design of this bag. There is an adjustable shoulder strap with a padded section where it rests on your shoulder. I am a very organized person, and have to have all the pockets I need to keep things where they belong. There are plenty of pockets in this bag, including one in the back that zips at the top and bottom, so it can alternately be used as a luggage slider. And there is a pop-out water bottle pouch on the side that also works great for an umbrella. One drawback to the organization is the placement of the cell phone pouch, such that when the bag's front flap is buckled shut, it is difficult to get to the cell phone.As for the padded laptop pocket, it fit my 15.4" widescreen laptop just barely. It actually stuck up out of the bag a bit, but was covered easily by the top flap.Overall, I find that this bag makes not only a good laptop bag, but a good all-in-one general purpose bag, too.
This is a fantastic stand.I like it so much because it is so compact ,but can fit every tablet or smartphone that I own.This compact stand is a great compliment to any tablet owner,whether you are watching a movie,reading a book while eating,or typing a paper;this stand functions flawlessly.The stand comes with a rubbery foam on the bottom that really keeps your tablet secure.When folded up it is really compact and becomes exceedingly sturdy ,almost to the point of bieng indestructible,well enough that I can throw it around with out worry.I would recommend this to any one who wishes to have there tablet on a secure incline other than this it has no other practical uses.
Easily programmed and easy to use. I now control my stereo in the lower level form my deck on the upper level. Just waht I was looking for.
I am a dentist, not a programmer or hardware junkie and I purchased this product today and had it running in less than 10 minutes. My old Dell Optiplex accepted the disc and drivers without objection. This is definitely the way of the future for convienient, stable storage. Hooray!!
I bought this to replace an old plantronics headset. For this one, the main problem is even when turning the volume all the way down on the phone, this thing is way too loud. It's much louder than my old one and is great for those heard of hearing.
I picked up the lifestyle 28 system about a year ago, before I knew much, if anything about audio and speakers; I really should have shopped around. This system looked OK in the store, although I was still skeptical, as in the Bose stores, there is no place to try out the systems in quiet, with your own music, as everyone should do when buying speakers. I got home with the system, and set it up; I have to give them credit for one thing-the setup is relatively easy. Unfortunately, to use component video, one needs to use the adapter. I am using the adapter, but the use of component video doesn't help all that much over s-video, as the DVD player is a cheap, non progressive scan player. If you spent the money on a high definition television, as I did, to get progressive scan dvd, one needs to buy an extra dvd player. Also, there is only one video input, and it has to be the same format as the output (i.e. both component, both s-video, etc). Any other system in this price range has multiple video inputs. This means that if you have a vcr, and want to switch from your vcr to the dvd player, you would have to change the bose system to dvd, and change you tv to the bose input. If your tv doesn't have multiple inputs, you would have to either buy an a/v switch, or physically switch the cables. I do give bose credit for including coax digital input for all audio channels, but there is only one toslink optical in. That shouldn't be a huge problem, unless you have lots of external audio components, which most people buying this system will not. One other problem I've encountered is that the bass module is not a subwoofer, just some more midrange drivers designed to output lower frequencies, and they don't accomplish this very well.The bose system is not terrible if you don't need any of the extra features of non-bose systems, and you only use it for video games and movies. With music, no feature like "range compression," as bose calls it, or any other equalization on the system can make it sound real. The goal of reproduction of music is to make one feel like they actually there, and the bose system just doesn't accomplish this. The sound from the system does not do a very good job of filling any relatively large room; the directions that bose gives you for placement of speakers is exactly what any audiophile will tell you not to do-you don't want first order reflections in your home theater. (you can google search for better tips on placement). When the volume on the system is turned up over about 60% (which is usually needs to be at, since the amp is not very powerful) there is noise in the system. It goes "click-click-beep, click-click-beep." This is not noticeable if you have something player through the speakers, unless you listen very carefully. I first thought this might be a result of unclean power going to the unit, but I have a monster brand surge protector that does a pretty good job of providing clean power. It is evident that the bass response is lumpy, possibly because bose sugests that you place the bass module on a wall, which is known to create standing waves. The soundstage is rather large, but sound noticably drops off in certain places around the room.Good luck in your search for a good system, and the best advice anyone could give is this: go listen to the systems, with your own material, and compare! Make sure you shop around. There are endless possibilities in home theater now.
i have it on my factory radio for almost a week. its doing its job for now ...
I've used my DI-524 for several years and have no meaningful complaints. I am fairly computer literate, and so did not have any difficulty setting up a small home network and sharing internet connectivity (thank you, Windows XP, for making it easier). The 524 is not a perfect solution for anyone who unfamiliar with basic networking concepts such as IPs, ports, WEP, and VPNP.That aside, this is a solid piece of hardware. I understand that some folks who use the 524 find themselves performing a hard reset several times a day. I have not. Four stars- knocking one star off for the UI, which is not designed for the computer illiterate.
I bought this binocular primarily football games. I find this binocular almost perfect for this purpose. They are compact and come with a case you can use with a belt. The 8x25 power and view is, for me, just right for football, providing enough power to see the action close-up while the field of view is wide enough to see a good portion of the field. They are also good for general use where medium power must be balanced with field of view. The quality of the product is very, very good and I am most satisfied with them.
This is a great camera. It was well worth the price and works great. I would definitely purchase again or even buy as a gift.
In 2003, I was still getting used to using the trackpoint on my laptop. A colleague took pity on me and lent me his IBM travel mouse. I bought my own the next day, and I've been using it ever since. I think the secret is that it's so small you can easily hold it between your thumb and ring finger, and your index and middle fingers rest on the buttons without thinking - so it takes no adjustment time when you move between the keyboard and mouse. It's incredibly precise for a LED mouse, but the scroll wheel has always been a little wobbly - not a big deal.I'm super-fussy about my mouse and keyboard, and I've tried to find a better mouse many times (the closest potential successor has been a USB Razor Pro Click), but after 8 years in my laptop bag I keep coming back to the increasingly battered little IBM. In fact I only came to this page to make sure they were still selling them!
580EX II...enough said! Canon improved on their previous model of 580ex and did it right! If you have the money and love to use flash for playing with light then you cannot go wrong! Great durability and power!
Lost my first set of V moda earbuds. Then tried some other brands in between. I realized that there are none better in this price range than V moda. They sound great and fit as they should.
Our church was looking for a way to record services without spending a lot of money. I read a few reviews before buying the iTalk. I took my iPod to church and attached the iTalk. I used a 3.5" to RCA cable to connect the iTalk/iPod to my churches sound system. The recordings are perfect. This item is a great alternative to pricey digital recorders.
I originally bought an HP Pavilion zd7500. After sending it in five times for the power cord not working and all the wasted time sitting on hold, they finally replaced it. They replaced it with this piece of garbage. I do extensive work on my laptop and I am telling you if you want a personal space heater by this machine. Not only will it keep you warm it will overheat and crash on you while running your screen saver or a word document. Note to user, don't place this unit on a table. This is unfortunately inherited by a lot of laptops that run the Intel Pentium 4 with Hyper Threading. I suggest looking for something better without Intel HT.
I had tried several different PS/2 to USB cables to connect to the computer so I can use my KVM (PS/2 only). This worked great, none of the others worked consistently enough, on occasion I would lose connection, but not with this, I have since purchased 2 more, now I don't have to look for computers that also include PS/2 ports on them.
For the money, these are one of the best headphones you can get. Not only are they comfortable, but they can pump out outstanding quality sound. I have tried these on many different genres of music and they seem to make everything sound great. To me there was little risk involved and a ton of return.
For my cursive handwriting, recognition out of the box was about 40%.I could NOT train it (after the exhausting training session) so that it would accept my handwriting...you must get 80%, and I could only get 75% so had to start over multiple times.I find it useless.
I've only used it once but this cable seems to be well made and should provide many years of dependable service. I am impressed with its construction.
I was originally looking for a pair of headphones that had excellent bass and that I could wear without having to worry about them falling off my head or constantly needing to be adjusted. I read the reviews and this one caught my eye. I picked them up and got exactly what I asked for! These headphones stick to your head and I can jog with them on and wear them around with no need to adjust them. They fold up too which is nice and the bass is deep which is exactly what I wanted. Another great part is that they were so inexpensive for the quality and come with the legendary lifetime Koss warranty. I give it two thumbs up for the price and value.**UPDATE** Everything I previously said is still true. My only complaint is that after a few months of use the actual headphone cable has started to come apart at the connector end. I'm going to have to send it back for repair as I can no longer hear any sound.
I purchased this to replace my MFC420CN. It works pretty much the same way and uses the same ink. My MFC420CN lasted only one year and three months. The printhead belt came off the sprockets and I had to open the machine to put it back. Unfortunately the black ink stopped working afterwards. I hope the belt does not come loose on this printer.
Funcionan Bien, lo unico es que cuando no hay se&ntilde;al se mete mucho ruido, pero el equipo funciona bien.
I've owned the Intuos 3 since 2008 and am totally happy with it. It is fairly large, but for the price and what I've heard about the Intuos 4 I'm not complaining. If anyone is considering purchasing a 3 now I would also say pick up a case for it, if you plan on traveling and using it outside the office or studio. I have set up the express keys and have used them on occasion. I find the touch strips are the best feature and set my brushes up on size adjustment for speed. I believe I won't jump to the intuos four and if anything will go to the cintique if anything else. The only thing that may need replacing is my pen. Haven't even changed a nib yet! For the price now you can't beat this product.
Who would buy DVD players and put them in their kids' rooms? I am a teacher and it's no wonder I come across students with short attention spans who are failing their classes. Instead of the Dept. of Education implementing all these regulations onto teachers, they should do it to irresponsible parents. In most cases, it's not the teachers who are failing the students--it's the parents!!! (See J. Page's review)
I use Kata bags, and Pelican cases, as well as other camera/gear bags, and I fight for every cubic inch of volume. This soft divider material with velcro tabs lets me fit long lenses, flashes, and misc. stuff in my bags and cases, as well as creating vertically divided compartments. I can nest delicate gear and minimize wasted space, for instance stacking small prime lenses, without worrying about rough handling bashing delicate optics against each other.
Mine was purchased at Circuit City exactly 3 1/2 years ago (similar to another person here). Today it made a loud bang from behind the set and was accompanied by an electrical burning smell. The screen faded to almost black. I called a repair center today and based on what happened, the repair guy says it is probably a driver board and will cost anywhere from $300-$600 to fix.Okay, I paid over $3,200 for this set (good price at the time). Basically thus far, this T.V. cost me $76/month to use. IF I pay to repair it, who knows how long it will last until it fails again.Odds are, I will scrap it, do my research for a more reliable brand, buy an extended warranty, and kiss a few hundred dollars goodbye on a smaller LCD set.Thanks Zenith (LG) for [...] my wallet dry.
I have been using a Targus computer case for about a year, but have been forced to carry another bag when taking lunch and bottled water with me because the computer bag holds the computer and its charger and nothing else to speak of (which is what I wanted when I bought it).A quick survey of what was available showed that I could easily spend well over a hundred dollars for a backpack-style computer case. When I saw this Targus XL pack, I figured at the price it couldn't hurt to take a look. I'm glad I did.I've been using this pack only for a short time but I'm very impressed with it.It is constructed of the usual rip-stock nylon, with all kinds of pocket and dividers and so forth. I only have two reservations.Firstly, the front panel is a flap held up by two squeeze-to-release buckles rather than a zippered compartment. This is puzzling, and frankly I'd rather have had a zipper. When the flap is open you see two net "bags" that can be used for carrying large bottles of water or whatever else you see fit to store in there. I carry two 700 ml bottles of water.Secondly, I am not certain some sort of rigid panel isn't in order to protect a computer when it is carried in the innermost compartment (the one against my back when the pack is worn). Any shock or bending that the pack suffers on or across the rear panel will be born by the computer. I'm thinking of adding a rigid case for my 17 inch Dell Inspiron because I commute so the pack will be loaded into luggage racks as often as not, and sometimes I am tired and don't put as much thought as to what is next to the metal of the rack as I should before I throw it up there.The shoulder straps are very comfortable and well-padded, and I *love* the capacity which not only allows me to pack a lunch and my aforementioned water bottles in the same bag as my trusty laptop, but also lets me put a small hoodie coat in there too. No more baking on a hot night after a cool morning commute. No more freezing in the evening gale after a sweltering day. No more lugging a coat over my arm because it is too hot to wear the damned thing. I'll be adding a small folding brolly to the whole affair when I remember where I put the wretched thing.The pack itself weighs next to nothing of course.The three compartments that are zippered are roomy. The rearmost one contains a compartment with a velcro securing strap, big enough for a 17 inch laptop to sit securely in. There's a netting compartment attached to that, and lots of room to spare.The next compartment has an elasticated divider for notebooks or legal pads and what-have-you and is again very large - this is where I pack my coat in addition to a book or two.There is a third, smaller accessory compartment with an inner pocket, followed by that flap I mentioned which itself has three small zippered pockets for pencils etc - I keep my wireless mouse in one and sundry writing stuff in the others. The middle pocket also has compartments for credit card - sized things.There's also a phone/music player pocket with a grommet for headphone wires on one side of the bag, and a net bag with a drawstring opening on the other.I am extremely pleased, overall, with this pack. I believe it represents very good value for money.
The manuel needs to show or explain the new items of the NEW C250 i,e what was format in the listings and what to do when you install the new SD micro card,it looks like the manuel that came with the product is a cover all for all the c200 Mp3 players.Tech support was great we discuss the manuel also that there should be one for each Mp3 player that explains the product you have and not to guess on how it works!
Love the size but sound quality is not good. The louder the volume, the sound gets muffled. I listen to podcasts, and sometimes you cannot even understand what's being said!
So far print well. I hope it will last for the amount of print out the ad said. I don't print very much, but so far no problem. Will buy again next time.
I purchased the original Canon ELPH in the waning years of the last century. The camera languishes in my basement, but THE CASE IS GREAT! I've used the case for my digital ELPH cameras, the S100, S400, SD500 and now the SD800. It's made of soft leather with nothing to scratch the camera body. Too many aftermarket (even Canon branded) cases have zippers which will scratch the silver edges of the ELPH cameras. If you like the Canon Digital ELPHS and see an original film ELPH for sale, buy it just to get the case!
I bought this for the "8 gauge wire". There is no 8 gauge wire in this kit. At best it's 12 ga., but I think it's closer 14 ga. I'll use the fuse block on another project so I kept it. Note: I'm an electronic technician. I know my wire gauges. This isn't only a rip-off, it's dangerous. If you run a 'real' 1200W RMS through this you're likely to start a fire in your car, somewhere buried, where you ran the wires. Somewhere you can't easily get to. Somewhere that's going to keep buring until the entire car is a complete loss.
I'll start off by saying that I learned how to use Final Cut Express using this training and recommend it. I have had previous experience with video editing, mainly Studio 8 and iMovie. But FCE is significantly different and has a steeper learning curve, so I felt I needed the training (and it turns out that I definitely did - I would have been lost otherwise).My main issue with the product is that I wish it had a quick-start, project-based section where it would take you through a simple project start to finish. Instead, it is organized by type of task, which generally goes in the order of a project, but it's not the same. What I'd like to see is it starting with a 10 minute video clip, then edit it, then add music, then edit some more, then output for viewing... all with the same clip, all in order. This could be a quick tutorial - not to replace the more in depth stuff, but allow the user to quickly get the feel of the product and maybe produce a quick video, then move on to the more in-depth training.My other comment is that I would also like to see them allow the user to copy the application onto their hard drive so you can run it from there if you so choose. The way they currently have it, you can only run it from the DVD, so your drive is constantly starting and stopping, which gets annoying after while and causes the training to hesitate while the disk spins up.Overall it's a good training tool but could be great with the modifications I mention above.
Length:: 3:42 MinsExcellent Tripod for the money, super fluid pan and tilt motion head.Watch the Video samples I provided. Great for both small video cameras, and large dslr cameras. Excellent price!!
I've purchased Cleartone coated strings several times. After being totally delighted with a few sets that lasted for a long time I got one that I considered not up to the level as the others. I went back to Elixirs which never showed me any inconsistency. If you haven't tried Cleartones however and you want to experience the best, give them a try. They are more expensive than Elixirs but in a life time, they are worth the few extra dollars to find out if they do something special for you.
Awesome power, Great sound, and made for the marine environment too!!! You can't go wrong with this bad boy!!!! Running 4 6"x9" Infinity's and 1 Rockford Fosgate 10" sub. Tons of bass. The remote bass boost knob is a nice feature. Love this thing!!!
Summary: bright earphones with good tonal quality, adequately comfortable, with great insulation. Construction could be better.These earbud phones complement my other open, full-size cans (Sennheiser HD 580, AKG 240M). Mostly I listen to MP3 played on my computer. My setup is simple, just an amplified external D/A converter (M-Audio Audiophile USB) because the audio card of my laptop is ratty. Most of the recordings are 192 kbps cbr mp3. For the record, my ears work between 18Hz and 16kHz as tested; beyond that I'm deaf.I've owned the ER6i for quite a while (months), and I'm generally happy with them. They come with a soft case the size of a small soap bar that is convenient for transport; a set of foam plugs; and a set of soft 3-flanged plugs. The fit to my ear canal of the flanged plugs is very satisfactory, to the extent that at time after inserting them I have to release pressure from my ears as when changing elevation in an airplane. I've never tried the foam plugs. Insulation with the flanged plugs is effective to the point of being dangerous: OK in an office or in comparable circumstances, but inappropriate almost anywhere else. Since I have no means to quantify the degree of insulation, I can only comment that it's difficult for me to hear the phone ringing on my desk when listening to music at moderate levels.The sound quality is good. The following is a short, subjective comparison with the HD580. Bass: precise and measured, a bit thinner than the HD580, which are not bass-heavy to start with. Drums come out well defined and without smears. Low range strings are just beautiful. If you are a bass monkey, however, you may be disappointed unless you process the signal beforehand. These earbuds can reproduce a big bass if the source requires it or the listener so prefers; but they may need encouragement in the latter case. Midrange: sharp, pleasant, balanced. Never too present or too far. Almost as analytical as the HD580. What else is to be said? High: a lot more generous than the HD580, but still well controlled. When the source is good, it's a pleasure; if the source is poor it's not very forgiving. Even if evident, however, the high range is not overpowering. Watch out for cranky or noisy amps, like that built into my laptop: they are devastating to the ER6i. Perhaps this is the reason I had to improve on it . . .. Fortunately my external D/A is totally silent, no hiss at all that I can hear.My main complaint about these earphones is about their mechanical construction. Perhaps by design the intent was to create a very light accessory; if that was the goal it has been achieved with a vengeance. They are lightweight to the point of being borderline flimsy. Handling with care is greatly recommended.In a sentence, very very good value.
The difference that these headphones make is the noise isolation. The bass is nice. I have to take them out of my ears from discomfort every so often.
First, let me say this thing is very cool. It is simple and does exactly what it is advertised to do, for the most part flawlessly. It grabs whatever audio is playing on your computer from whatever source, (CD, iTunes, Widows Media, a DVD movie, whatever...) and converts it to a radio frquency, transmits it to a box plugged into your stereo or powered speakers, enabling you to play music from your laptop as you lounge around the house without a wire! It's great.The time has come for this because a lot of people have all their music on their computer now and want to be mobile. The sound quality is nearly perfect. It broadcasts not at FM, but at a high GHz frequency, (not sure which), so the sound quality is great.HOWEVER!!! I can't give this more than three stars because like a lot of people, I have realized iTunes is a waste of money. (Why do I need to OWN a digital copy of music when I can stream anything I want without having to buy it for a flat fee, ergo...) So, I subscribed to Rhapsody a couple months ago. Most of the music I listen to now is streamed to my laptop over my WiFi connection, also radio, etc. As someone said this device operates on a chunk of spectrum perilously close to WiFi and causes interference. You'll notice if you have a browser open while you're playing an MP3 or iTunes file, you'll occasionally hear it skip and its very annoying. Well, when you're streaming the music, the interference affects the signal coming in and going out, so it skips a lot!Bottom line: If you have all your music off iTunes or ripped from CDs to MP3 so it is physically on your computer, this is great. If you stream a lot of your music be prepared for some annoying skipping. It's not constant, but it's enough to foul up your listening experience.
it started off with a weird smell during the first time use. Then smoke came out after using it two times. Stay away from this product.
Purchased this after reading many good reviews - and they were all correct. This is an excellent filter, and the B+W product quality is exceptional.
As a musician and avid audio enthusiast, I am quite particular about sound. I bought the Panasonic SC-PM53 as a nice upgrade for our master bedroom stereo but it really exceeded my expectations. The sound is far bigger and cleaner than most mini systems. The clarity is outstanding and the bass is better than most small speakers produce. Plenty of power for room filling sound if desired. The multi-disc CD player works efficiently and everything is controlled with a nicely designed remote. I listened to several other systems at local stores and nothing else came close in my opinion. Buy and enjoy!
i am a college student and i like to watch a lot of DVDs during my free time. Hyundai DVD player gives VERY clean screen and has all of the features that other DVD players have... and plus it's very inexpensive so even a student like me can afford it (...) it's a great DVD player and i recommend it to people who want to save money and enjoy watching a lot of DVDs.
It's great if you are only listening. Forget it if you expect the person on the other end to hear you.
I like this keyboard a lot it works well and even though I didn't think I would use the extra programmable keys I do sometimes. The problem is that I sometimes hit the Back and Forward keys when it would be better not to. Mostly it is my fault but I think the could have been placed better.The last Microsoft Natural keyboard I had had a screwed up arrows keypad and that is why I bought this one to replace it. I am used to the standard keyboard configuration. I like this keyboard because it is standard for the most part with a few extras. This time they didn't change the basic setup they just added to it.
I have to take a lot of flights on prop planes. This worked great at filtering out a lot of the high pitched whistling and rumbling. Better than just a regular pair of safety ear muffs. The sound is great to when you use it just as a set of headphones.
I go through 100 DVD's a month and these work great. These are Great DVD's at an unbeatable price. I recommend them
This is very nice case, especially for the price. It is rugged, yet not overly large, and it provides excellent protection for your Mako/Revo in case you drop it. The pockets and ID card window are nicely laid out inside, and I am thinking about using the case as my wallet.The only complaint I have is the velcro strips that are attached to the Mako. The strips are rather thick and make docking difficult since the connector on the Mako does not always make solid contact with the docking station. However, I have been able to get it working properly now with little effort. I just to push the Mako down in the docking station until the green &quot;docked&quot; light turns on, and it works well.
Yea, bought this card the other day. Says I can take almost 400 Raw+Large pictures on.I went from shooting 500 medium size pictures (6mp) to being able to shoot 400 Large (12.1mp) pics and 400 raw images.Perfect for my canon XSi
I got a free high end camera from a family member who no longer needed it, but she didn't have a charger so to amazon i went, and in no time i found this. reviews were good so i ordered it. The product works great and comes with everything included, Now we have an awesome camera for around 15 bucks!
Powerful flash, mega zoom w/image stabilization, large lcd, good battery life, excellent picture quality, but video resolution is not 720x480. With LCD on, I was able to get over two hours of shots & videos. If you use AUTO setting, about 20% of your photos will be out of focus. So learn how to use the camera features. You really don't need a horse shoe because theflash is very strong. Stop wasting your time researching. Buy Sony H5 and you won't regret it. Items recommended: 1)HORI PSP screen proctector to protect this huge LCD. 2) Sony 2GB high speed duo ($63 on-line), 3)extra rechargeable batteries and 4)Sony LCJ-HC carrying case. Good luck.
The spec of this camera is very good, but the build quality leaves much to be desired, such as:1.) Flimsy pop-up battery. The button is shallow to pop-up the battery and the flash mechanism is built of flimsy plastic. When you close it it latches only to one side leaving one side higher than the other. On one camera, the flash stopped mid-way from full extension. This was the third camera that had some issue with the flash. IMHO, this flash is geared for failure..........I hop on FUTURE cameras, Fuji will have the flash built-in--no moving parts please--and please no cover sliding doors like other cameras like Olympus or Canon (which also fail)!2.) USB/AV port has an UNHINGED plastic cover. When you upload your pics, the plastic cover has to come off. Since it's unhinged to the body of the camera (unlike the competition), the plastic is engineered to be eventually lost.3.) Cover handle creaks. All E550 cameras I tried has this creak on the handle when you gripped it. The plastic obviously is not glued on proficiently. I hope on future cameras they use a solid well constructed rubber grip like Kodak for instance.4.) Uses ULTRA expensive xD cards. One shouldn't be buying such a camera if they don't fully intend to be using the FULL 6MP (or 12 MP interpolated) for pictures. Otherwise save your money and get a 4 or 3MP camera! Since 6MP picture files are large, you need substantial memory size (not to mention a good sized hard drive!). A 512mb memory card is a good STARTING point. In this regard, xD cards from Fuji or Olympus cameras cost 2-3x as much as the nearly universal SD or Compact Flash cards. The pice difference is SUBSTANTIAL enough to make this camera a deal breaker. For instance 1GB of Compact flash memory is $220+ cheaper than 1GB of xD!....That's enough memoy to upgrade one's camera to a markedly better level!Now the picture quality dings:1.) No autofocus lamp for dim light pics. The lack of the lamp causes the camera to take blurry and wrongly exposed pictures. A AF lamp (like what other competitors have), will solve much of this problem. The much more expensive brother F810 has the lamp, but it should be included on this model.2.) Pictures has purple finging. While smaller amounts of fringing was shown in high contrast outdoor pictures than Canon, for instance, the E550 still had more consistent fringing from pic to pic. In other words, most of my outdoor pics had fringing--more than even Canon. Though, when Canon shows the fringe on a picture, it's much more egregious and noticeable on a 4x6".3.) Many outdoor pics were overexposed on high contrast scenes. The effect caused branches, architecture, for instance, to be bleached out or whited out......While many compacts outside the digital SLR have this problem, this camera had a higher than average bleaching. So bad on some pics, as to be deleted! The preview LCD won't be of use as it's too small to capture all the bleaching going on. This bleavhing problem was much worse than the fringing. The fringing is much more forgiveable since it's smaller than the HUGE bleaching going on.4.) Pictures such as grass shots are blurrier or muddier than competing 6MP cameras. The Fuji CCD interpolates data differently thus adding detail in a manner that doesn't contribute to better detail. The Fuji CCDs are very controversial in this regard among the pros.5.) Flash takes 5-9 seconds to recharge from picture to picture!! This is absolutely horrendous perfromance compared to other cameras! By the time your flash is recharged, the picture taking opportunity is usually lost.Camera PROS:1.) Great specs for it's pricepoint! Many manual controls for the serious amateur.2.) Good video.3.) Glad they use AA's instead of expensive proprietary Li-Ion.4.) Snappy start-up, zooming, and scrolling through pictures in memory. One of the best out there in this regard. Well done!5.) Small size.6.) No lens covers to fuss with.7.) Lens starts at 32.5mm! GREAT JOB! Most small digicams start at 38mm which is abyssmal for close indoor or room shots. 32mm is a good repectable widezoom that I hope the rest of the industry will take heed!8.) Good 4x zoom. Better range than most 3x zoom cameras.9.) Good, snappy Fuji colors on pics!All in all, this is a solid camera that will appeal to many on a budget. I'm a serious enthusiast picture taker, so I will be overly critical with any camera under $1000. I think Fuji has a near budget classic on their hands if they take my suggestions to heart and make required changes.For me, the flimsy flash, creaky handle/construction, expensive xD cards, and bleaching/fringing in pictures is enough to supercede a purchase. If these issues aren't important to you, then you should be very happy with this camera. All in all, one of the better cameras in its pricepoint.
This or the CaseLogic small are my favorite for non super heavy duty jobs:Very well designed: Not as rigid as Lowepro, easier to carry on your belt - not getting in your way in tight places (crowd, bushwalking) and stays close to your body w/o bouncing (good for long walks and short runs) due to a good balance and wide and rather rigid "belt loop" (can see in it better the pic of the LARGE case). The zipper is easy to open with one hand w/o looking, not too tight as Lowepro, not too loose. The lid goes back w/o any additional efforts and closes the case almost like spring loaded. In Lowepro you have to pull it over. If you are not jumping or running really hard, you can move around with the unzipped case for quick lens change. The walls are a bit flexible, you can just drop the lens in or pull it out effortlessly.Also check out extremely well designed CaseLogic small lens case (saw it at wmart). The construction is different from the large seen here and fits my bill. The foam is slightly thicker but still flexible enough, well balanced with "spring loaded" lid. Very good belt loop + all the attachments one can imagine: 2 smaller belt loops on both sides, a Velcro attachment for a vertical harness (backpack, camera bag), 2 small loops for attachment of a 3rd party shoulder strap and a carrying handle on the bottom + an elastic cord around (was able to carry a T-shirt tucked into it for 5 miles of trail). The lid has a mesh pocket inside (great for lens caps) and it has an additional pad/spacer that can be used for restricting movement of shorter lenses or as a separator for 2 short lenses. The bottom foam pad is sewn to the bottom leaving a groove between it and the walls. If you drop in a lens with the attached hood, the hood gets into the groove and keeps the lens very steady. I could fit Pentax DA 18-135mm with the the extra foampad and reversed hood (OK for carrying but too tight for quick change, perfect fit w/o the hood) or Pentax FA 35mm f2 + 70mm f2.4 separated by the pad with some space left. The length is about the came as the Tamrac but it is a bit narrower inside.
I purchased this DVD player in December 2003, it died by May 2004. I only got to use this dvd player about 15 times. The first thing to break was the inability to read all sources of dvd's. Next, the units door refused to open and close anymore. What's amazing is that it will light up and turn on and off, but can't read a disk even if the door could open and close.I'd save your money, this company obviously has serious quality control issues.
Great Speakers no problems with matching them to my polk rc speakers. Really can't complain they sound and look great they also are easy to install.
DID NOT WORK WITH MY VISTA HOME PREMIUM. RETURNED FOR A REFUND. STILL WAITING FOR REFUND OE REPLY.
The re-chargable batteries which were brought with the rideo are not working. I charged them several times, and the last time I charged them more than 24 hours, but they still do not work.
Considering the extremely low price, I was doubtful whether this product would work well. I was very pleasantly surprised!I was disappointed to see NO INSTRUCTIONS in the box. I put the CD in the drive and installed the software on my wife's HP laptop with Windows XP Home Edition. I had to keep telling Windows Defender to let the software install. (This might be tricky for a beginning user.) After I rebooted, everything came up fine.My Motorola RAZE V3R paired up with the new Bluetooth adapter fine, and I was able to transfer files from the phone to the laptop right away. The laptop user interface allowed me to cut and paste multiple files at a time. This was great because the integrated Bluetooth on Thinkpad only allows me to transfer one file at a time.I am extremely impressed with the functionality for such a low price. I will probably buy more at this price. However, I think beginning users will have a tough time with this, because of the lack of instructions and the nonintuitive user interface.
I remember seeing a sign in a motorcycle shop years ago that said if you have a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet. Get the meaning? The way I see it your hearing is the same way and i wanted to get some headphones that wouldn't ruin my hearing. I needed some new headphones for the gym so I could listen to my music (metal/hard rock) and drown out the dance music crap blaring out over the sound system. With my old headphones I would need to turn my Zune almost all the way up (18 of 20) to hear my music playing w/out hearing any of the loud crap I didn't want to hear. My ears would be ringing and I knew my hearing was being adversely affected. With these headphones I turn the volume up to 11 or 12 max and hear my music beautifully and totally drown out the loud dance crap playing. And man do they sound great. Full rich sound with great sounding bass. The only knock is getting used to putting them in, which is tricky at first. Totally worth every penny, and remember its the health of your hearing that you are investing in...
Gives off an amazing amount of light for such a small item. Easy touch on and 3 way light with out a 3 way bulb! I can't tell you how beautiful and crisp it looks in my room. Great Buy!
This product is simply awsome, per my daughter who received this as a gift for x-mas. Keep up the good work amazone and Zune!!!!
I am a professional radiographer and photographer (25 years now) and I used both the Sony CD500, CD400, CD350, CD300, as well as a Nikon Coolpix for field research x-raying mummies in Peru. This means the cameras were pushed hard.....blowing sand, huge contrast ranges, high resolution radiographs needed, fast manual control of radical light conditions, etc.....essentially most of the tough conditions and imaging requirements you can imagine. Here's what I found:The Sony Mavica CD500 & 300 beat them all. It's not the most expensive or the best resolution but we all thought it did the best job.Mavica CD500: best of all....resolution, reasonable recording time, great image control for exposure, close-ups, better controls, pretty much everythingMavica CD400: best resolution but extremely slow recording time made it impossible to work with most of the time....the CD300 often got 3-4 shots while the 400 was recording one.Mavica CD350: not enough manual control for us, but usually got great images on automatic....some problems with exposure range for close-ups thoughMavica CD300: not the best resolution, but now that I've done some prints for publication from it's highest res setting I will not be buying any more 400s....just not a significant enough difference,plus it's not as heavy or bulky.Nikon Coolpix: not in the running by comparison with the Sonys....although it is more lightweight....we are buying mini CDs for 33 cents each in bulk... and getting 140-180 high resimages per CD.....they are so easy to format, initialize, and copy on any CD burner that I can't believe we even considered using memory stiks, or USB downloads.The best features are common to both the Sony Mavica CD300 and 400 series though.....manual control of the images, excellent close up abilities, decent wide angle (which can be enhanced with add-on lenses if necessary), and both rapid video and automatic functions with night focusing for flash, etc., etc.Finally! There is a great digital camera!
Bought this in conjunction with a 1TB HP hard drive. This thing is a little bigger than I needed, but I really like it. It has an elastic pocket on the left as you open it that holds the USB cord for the hard drive and the hard drive sits under an elastic band on the right. It's not as durable as a small pelican case, but it still provides ample amounts of protection for your hard drive. Mine has been put through my checked luggage and flown all over Afghanistan. Keeps most dust out to.
What can someone write about a Y splitter? It's moderately rugged, I like it better than RadioShack adapters. The rca ends are labeled 'tip' and 'ring' to show where they connect on the 1/4&#34; end which is handy. It's made in Thailand.
Sadly, this products missed the correct measurement. It is not even same in size with the Elinchrom original adapter. If it is available and shipped with a rubber on edges, so the diameter size will be bigger and fitted perfectly.
I don't know the difference between the grey and black but my black version started to malfunction in about 6 months.The left button quit working. Customer Service by phone was unreachable, and by email was slow and had tokeep explaining problem. Finally was told a replacement would be sent. Two weeks later I'm told it's out of stockand I would have to wait. Therefore this company will take your money and not Honor their warranties.
I do not like it as well as the BrotherSX-23 I had for 10+ years. This one is adequate for what I use it--envelopes and typing checks--things not always convenient to do on the computer.
attempted to purchase 2 of these amps several times through your service. was told product was in stock and would be mailed out each time,only to have another brand substituted.after several delays purchased another brand amp. not real happy with the stores you represent. Blue
Seems to be good quality and has held up well. The built in microphone is not very good and sound quality is much better with an external microphone (duh). Bought this for my wife who did not like the digital recorders and she is happy with it. The mini-cassettes are expensive and hard to find, but we knew that before we bought it. All things considered, we are happy with this recorder (If she's happy, I'm happy.).
The filter turned out shots pretty similar to the "after" picture. It won't eliminate blemishes completely, but the soft effect is a nice touch to any photo. Great especially if you don't want to photoshop every portait shot you take.
I can't say I have too much to compare against; however, this monitor is very friendly, excellent clarity and the stand adjustment is a great feature.
Do you have your Desktop computer plugged inot a surge protector...why not your laptop then? As you travel with your laptop, you don't know about the current...don't forget to protect your laptop! I've used this for more that 7 years. Great product!
I really have no idea what everyone keeps complaining about. This thing works fine, easy install, clean connection. I mean I'm sure it has its issues but overall its a good product. I'm running windows vista and had no problem at all installing and connecting this thing. Tho keep in mind there are better ones out there. This one just fit my needs and my budget. So if you want a good product at a decent price this is what you want.
Wow, i probably purchased this about 5 years ago and I still use it to this day! The velcro is still good, still holds tight to my arm. I have to say a quality item. If you're looking for something to go running and working out in look no further.One thing I did not like about the armband is when you are lifting weights, it does get in the way.
I have really enjoyed using the iron-on transfers for making aprons for Christmas gifts. Turned out even cuter than I had imagined.
Good item, but it needs to say that it is for a net book only. Way too small for a laptop.
Does its job of protecting the lens, isn't as nice as the Hoya HMC but what do you want its half the price
I bought this HT 10 days ago. I was imppressed by the sound. Incredible sub-woofer. A lot of control over the audio, BUT...- I cound't play my MP3s. Strange sounds and "jumps". I tried different Panasonic in the store, and it is always the same. It's a problem with the model. Don't buy it if you want to play Mp3's with your Home Theater.- Horrible interfase (GUI). Tiny icons on the screen.- When you try to change from one disk to another it takes a l[o]t of time.Finally, I changed the Panasonic for a Sony DAV C-770. It is SO... cool!
I did a lot of searching on the internet at all types of digicams and reviews just like this one. This camera didn't have a single bad review from any websites that I could find. And I wrote down every feature a digicam can have and checked off features for every camera I looked at. This camera had the most features, the best reviews, and a great price tag. I now own the camera and only after a few days, I've realized I made the perfect choice because it offers so much and is so easy to use. I think every digicam out there should have the dial on it because it makes it so easy to sue...and a lot of cameras do have this feature. The quality of the pictures is all I was worried about because its only 1.3 megapixels...well, I'm VERY impressed with the image quality!!! all my shots are very clear and crisp. As for anything negative, only that the batteries seem to run out fast, but I think it may just be the batteries because I got some cheapy rechargeables that came with my camera carrying case. Also, I recomend getting a 32 or 64 MB card with the camera becuase the 8MB gets you about 20-25 pictures on high resolution.This camera is a must get camera in the price range its in, I seriously doubt any other camera can compare to this one in the price range around (dollar amount).One last comment, I can't believe how easy the camera AND software are to use....the software does almost everything by itself and the camera is so easy to use that it makes taking pictures perfectly so much fun!!
I read somewhere that this Metra install kit was superior to the Scoshe kit offered for Scions since the Metra offered a larger CD compartment. I helped a friend install this product into his '08 Scion TC and the kit couldn't be easier to assemble and install. It quite literally snapped into place and you simply snap off the tabs that aren't needed. The CD tray offered plenty of room for my friend to store his dinosaur of a zune and aux cable with plenty of room to reach in there with your fingers. I highly recommend this install kit.
Great, durable shower/ marine radio! After having been through about 4 of these in the past several years, this one seems built to last. Very easy to use and lots of nice features.
This review has been previously submitted to Adorama Camera (seller) at their request.The unit is structurally sound and should be quite protective of the contents. It has the following issues:1. The filter sleeves are quite tight and have a turned-under hem that catches corners of the filter, making insertion difficult; the sleeve design leaves the lower corners exposed after insertion.2. The outside panels are quite stiff and larger than the filters in the vertical dimension, which is protective, but means the unit can be difficult to pack inside a photo bag or case. The unit could have been made more compact.3. In spite of its size, the unit does not easily hold a stack of filters and a filter holder; definitely won't hold a normal and wide-angle holder at the same time. Also no space for hoods or caps.Would be a good unit to carry on belt or shoulder strap if space limitations were acceptable to the user.The filter stack carrier may be usable in another padded bag if removed from this wallet.
Slide file box was just what I was looking for. Box is metal and was bent just a little bit. File box is nice and small and holds a large amount of slides.Will buy again for this seller.
4 stars for neat factor, 0 stars for price. in 2006 you now know why sony sucks at portable electronics, they not only missed the boat, they still think their original sony cassette walkman is still the bomb. for half the price you can pick up any smart phone with ten times the features. file this under mini-disc, memory stick, and beta. a strong brand getting weakened by its own products... who's in charge there anyway??? (although for $50 to $99 i can see this item flying out the door.)
I recieved this SanDisk 2 GB Extreme III SD Memory Card yesterday.It was nice packed.Inside of the package: the memory card, recovery mini disk software and very nice travel case.I checked the card immediately - it was already formated, so need to format manualy. It works fine with my Cannon camera. I took a dosen shots on fast sports mode - really fast. No time to load the image on the screen. Everything appears simultaneously.My HP laptop with integrated card reader read the card without any problems.My overal opinion: REALLY NICE PRODUCT!I'm still working with the card for a day, but i hope there won't be a problems in the future.
I found this cable to be exactly as advertised and found no problems with any video or audio signal over with 2 different televisions. For it's price, it is a great value.
I read the above reviews before ordering my 910MP. In the end, I listened to the positive reviews and attributed the negative to people expecting something for nothing. I have been happy with any Samsung product I have purchased and this is no exception. The PIP feature is wonderful. The full size picture is not high definition but looks fine if you back off a couple of feet. This is just what I expected after the research I did and I consider this unit a wonderful value at $400!
For the amount of CD cases you're getting, this is definitely a good deal.Items arrived packaged well, and in a double box.Even though the shipping price is high, it's still a deal because you're getting a heavy shipment!
I love these speakers. It isn't huge so I can place it on my desk and see what's playing on my sansa and delete songs as needed all while it charges. What finally sold me was it came with an AC adapter, usually portable speakers are only battery powered. The sound quality isn't bad for the price, I paid $[...].I didn't buy my speakers from amazon because I found them somewhere else cheaper with free shipping. I wish there were more docks for sansa products, everything out there is geared towards ipod. I gave this product 4 stars because it would be perfect if it came with a mini-remote.
Inexpensive, but quite slow -- even on a fast machine (G4, OSX).(I have an OLD epson scanner that is much faster.)Powered by USB (no extra power cable -- which is nice.) But why not use Firewire?Maybe good for children, but does not satisfy professional expectations.I expect hardware prices to go down, but do not expect performance to diminish. Overall, a disappointment -- considering Canon's capacity to do better.
wow,this is a great surround sound receiver.bought it at a great price through amazon.com.I recommend you buy from them.they are trustworthy and ship very fast.I got mine in 5 days from purchase date,during the christmas shipping rush.As for the receiver,it has a lot of power,I'm running mine through a bose acoustmass 15 home theater speaker system.make sure your speakers can handle the power.It also has a lot of sound options.If you're familiar with hooking up surround sound systems,you shouldn't have a problem with this one.you can't beat the price for a receiver that has this much power.I researched receivers for about a month and kept coming back to this one.Go for it!
I bought this backup replacemetnt battery for my APC power backup for my home theatre system. The battery is cheaper than APC replacement batteries but seems to work just as well. This was a better option than buying an entire brand new backup! And don't forget to take your old batteries to a store with battery recycling services like Auto Zone.
One of the biggest wastes of money and time. Bought one new, worked for one day then nothing...after many attempts to get it working I returned it.
I've always used Windows/x86 computers, but recently I decided to make the switch to Apple and OS X. I thoroughly researched the Powerbook G4 and found that no PC laptop manufacturer could match the Powerbook's feature set and low weight for the same price. So I determined that Powerbooks are not overpriced, as is sometimes claimed. The only place where the Powerbook SEEMED to lag behind was in the processor speed. I was concerned that the PB (1.33GHz) wouldn't be as fast as a Windows notebook (some of which run at 3Ghz or more.)The only way to find out was to go to the Apple store in my hometown and play with a Powerbook in person. After about 20 minutes of opening lots of programs concurrently, watching videos and listening to music, etc, I knew my concerns about the computer's speed were unfounded. I was sold.(...)So now I have my 12" Powerbook and I am very happy with my purchase. Some have called it a functional work of art, and I feel I can agree with that assessment - it's a beautiful computer. I searched the internet and found Mac OS X applications to replace the ones I used under Windows, and they are as good or better. Many OS X applications are open source and free to use. The operating system is beautiful and runs smoothly even when multitasking.When I'm at home, I connect the PB to a Dell 21" LCD monitor running at 1600x1200 resolution, and a wireless keyboard and mouse. The PB's graphics processor has no trouble driving my monitor at that resolution. I also use a Firewire external hard disk. Everything is such a breeze to set up. For the most part, you just plug your hardware in, and it works without installing drivers.On the road, I don't suffer from the 12" display. It's bright and clear, no dead pixels on my unit. It's a bit hard to have more than one window open at a time on such a small screen, so prepare to do a lot of switching (which can be accomplished by pressing F9 and clicking your desired window - so easy!) Sure, I'd like a bigger screen, but the portability outweighs that for me. I'm sure the 15" PB is equally good if you weigh the relative importances differently.I still have a lot to learn about my new Powerbook, but I already feel comfortable using it. It's only been a few days, but I'm 'used to' OS X and its applications.In conclusion, I'm absolutely satisfied with my purchase. If you're considering a Powerbook, go to an Apple store nearby and try one out. But come back to Amazon.com when it's time to buy.
Be sure and check the compatibility of this router with your specific cellular data card. I bought this item but found out it was incompatible with my Sprint Pantech PX-500 EVDO data card. That card causes the Kyocera KR1 to reboot endlessly, and the latest Kyocera firmware (Nov 2006) does not fix the problem.You can find published compatibility lists on various websites, but not on Amazon.
works great
this is a great purchase. i can do really good single subject photography for headshots and simple poses with this.
I find this product excellent because it allows me to split the signal directly at the source. No cables on the Y-splitter to offer added resistance to the signal path. Very good materials used in construction.
I have purchased three of these, and one PCI card for my dad's computers.Guess what... Like my experience with ALL OTHER Linksys products, it didn't work. Locked my dad's PC up, and the cards were insanely difficult to get working, and two DIDN'T work at all. Considering that I've been doing Networking for over 10 years and wireless for over two, I figured it would be a breeze.WRONG. Called tech support, and what a joke. Waited over an hour, got hung up on, called back and waited over another 1 1/2 hours before I gave up and returned ALL of them to the store. Purchased a Netgear USB adapter for my Dad and Lucent ORINOCO cards for the laptops and they worked FLAWLESSLY. Better range, too as with the linksys, I could only wander on one floor. With the Orinoco I can go to the pool which is across the street and have access.STAY AWAY FROM LINKSYS!
I'm sure this cable is very high quality, but c'mon design guys, get a brain. I had to take a knife to it in order to get it to fit into the dvi port on my samsung 22" monitor. The plastic surrounding the metal dvi connector is too wide to fit past the available space on my monitor. Then, my fingers barely had room to turn the tightening screws...it sure would have helped it they hadn't gone for the fancy gold colored screws and had just used a simple plastic tightener that had slots in the ends for a screwdriver like most cable tighteners. Also, as usual with Monster products, hugely overpriced.
If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to today's 3 in 1 printers which require very expensive ink, this is the perfect alternative. Good for certificates, photos and everyday use. Best part: one can order cheap ink from Printpal.com that works just fine. I know, I'm a teacher who has used one for the past 15 years-no problems.
People who think the Zune is not as good as the Ipod are greatly mistaken. The Zune does everything the Ipod does as a media player. Sure you can't transfer files, but do you really do that? If you do and want to with the zune you can't. So you will have to buy a extra hard drive for like 20bucks, use CD's, or Flashdrives, my point is there are other ways to transfer files, use them. The Menus are easy but you have to get used to them, much like the first Ipod owners had to do. There is no click wheel, but who cares get over it. The Zune software in my opinion is very similar to Itunes, but thats b/c I don't buy music from Itunes, I only use the software to transfer files to my Zune, much like my Ipod. If you buy songs on Itunes then stick with Itunes b/c the Zune Software sucks (right now). Basically, the zune is everything the Ipod is and a LITTLE more; the screen is a little bigger, it has a radio, and it uses wireless (which in the future might be something more than used just to transfer songs from one zune to another). They are both quality players, but if you use it just for media, like most of the people in the world the Zune is a great alternative to the Ipod. If your like me and do not want to give Apple anymore money, go to the Zune. Its quality and it does what it should, play songs, videos/movies, and shows pictures.
I bought these speakers to replace factory speakers. When the volume is turned up they sound absolutely wonderful. If the volume isn't very high, they sound about the same as the factory speakers. I thought it was just me, but friends & family have mentioned the same thing. Overall though, they sound great, were easy to install, and were on sale for a perfect price.
Everything is great about this bag except the brown trim wears off rapidly - leaving it still functional but shabby looking.
I had bought an Alera CD Copier some years ago and it worked fine - when it died I bought this one. It worked fine for a few months and then for various reasons wouldn't copy. I have so far sent it back THREE times - even though they paid for the return postage the last time I sent it back, it had exactly the same problem when I received it. On the good side; they did offer to replace the unit which is good customer service in that respect
This shelf unit was easy to install. It looks good, it's very sturdy. I like the way it works to hide all the wiring. The price was good. No complaints.
If you are buying this unit because of price and features beware! I can tell you as I am looking at the product right now the discription "Continuously display the charging current or battery voltage on the LCD digital meter" does NOT apply to this unit. But the discription below it "Automatically indicates the charged condition of your battery on the LED bar graph" is accurate. So if your good with that buy it. I haven't used it and I'm not going to so I can't comment on how it works, but the other reviews seem positive.
I would like to know how to enter the tutorial mode of this product.
We bought this bag to hold a Nikon D90 with a 18-270 lens. It is the perfect size, not too big, not too small. Room to hold a few extras, especially with the front pocket. Compared to others of this size and quality, this is a great deal at $30. Free shipping and it arrived in just a couple of days. Feels very sturdy and protective for our camera. Haven't tried attaching on a belt, but the shoulder strap is fine and the handle on top also is convenient. Overall, a great case for a great price.
Kodak PH160 cartiages and printer paperI got what I order and it came without any problems thank you. Serve was great. I would refer to my co-workers and friends. Can;t compare never had any other products from ant one else.
These are my absolute favorite headphones! I now have two pairs. They are nearly full sized, yet fold up in a small bundle -ok no not nearly as small as other models, but the the design allows for an air space between the speaker and your ear canal, which is much safer for your hearing, which is something I found in no other models. yes you might look a little less fashionable wearing these, but I assume you love music as much as I do, and plan on listening to it for a long time.
I bought this laptop thinking that it would be a great idea for what I needed it for. Bare minimum, basic laptop use. I WAS WRONG. Not only does Compaq's customer service lack SERVICE, but they refuse to admit a MAJOR flaw, or shall I say a few major flaws in this laptop. My cousin and I ordered this same model from amazon.com together, and received them together. Out of the box, we turned it on to notice that the touchpad was not functioning properly. Plugged in a USB mouse and worked fine. The touchpad seemed to make the mouse pointer stop even when you would keep moving your finger across it. Secondly, we both got 2 bum batteries, the laptop did not even recognize them! Third, what good is a laptop if you can't use it for the most basic use of all! TYPING! It didn't seem to be a hardware problem, the keyboard appeared ok and non-sticky, but when I would open a text file and type, "Mary went to the store." I would look up and see "Mryw nt to th tore" Hmm, these same problems on BOTH of our laptops... Compaq had the walnuts to say it was Amazon.com's fault for selling them as refurbs! I highly doubt Amazon.com would falsely advertise as so. So after getting a run around from their customer service, formatting twice, and deleting and reinstalling drivers a number of times, we are both left with the same crap we bought and received, and are now ironically still on hold with their customer service! STAY AWAY FROM THIS. On one last note - they themselves don't even sell this laptop anymore. WONDER WHY!!
What is there to say about buying speaker wire in bulk? Nothing. This is reasonably priced and perfectly functional for hooking up speakers to my stereo amp. Wire is wire! Don't be fooled with the 'special' wire with gold plated ends or connectors to 'enhance' listening - that's crap. If the audio signals were at the millivolt level, then gold plated might be necessary to lower contact resistance, but for a 25 watt plus sine wave at audio frequencies? If you want to waste your money that badly why don't you just send it to me? :o) LOL
This is my 3rd WD HD. 2 previous still working with no problems. The 500 failed to power on. Returned and waiting for replacement. They have been reliable for me with this 1 exception.
Holding a large recipe book up while cooking or holding up a stack of documents I can peel off easily and quickly while I key info into a computer is not something I do all the time. But when I do these things, I really want the right tool to do this. I've had a number of occasions in the past where I've had to rig something for entering data, this copy holder would have been perfect. Same thing for cookbooks... annoys the heck out of me to prop up a large cookbook and weigh the pages down so they won't turn (not that I cook all that often, but when I do I'd rather focus on cooking and not figuring mucking about with the book).While this product is huge, it is what is needed for large cookbooks. The legs on this are pretty heavy and it makes this copy holder awkward to move around easily. If you leave this item on your desk or table, it will take up a large amount of space and is not easy to move about.For me, this is something that I will end up storing in another room and pulling out when needed. As such, I am very pleased with this holder and glad to have it as a go to tool when needed.
I found the set up to be much easier than other remotes I have used in the past. Its functionality is outstanding. The keys are a little small but the positives clearly out way the negatives. I would strongly recommend the Harmony 880 to anyone looking for a compact remote that can handle all the needs of a home theater system.
This product is good. Just set to DHCP enabled and enter gateway address to 192.168.0.1 to each computer networked and you are surfing internet in no time. I wish they could have taken a little more time to write better installation instruction. Use user manual and not quick installation pamplet and you will be ok.
I'm writing a review because I knew that I really wanted to read one about this notebook, and I'm sure many of you guys are itching to read what someone thinks of the notebook too other than, "pretty outstanding notebook." Though my review might not be as credible being that I've only had this for one day (08/05/04 Thursday), it might give you a little insight into what you're getting into. First of all, I'd like to say that I am extremely pleased with what I'm working with right now. It's fast, it performs well and stuff like that. The price was excellent, at just a little over $1000 after rebates, after pulling a couple of strings here and there (nothing illegal of course).Things I'm displeased with are the fans at the bottom. I never really liked fans on the bottom because it limits your options on where to put your notebook, like on a bed or something, because it sinks. It also doesn't really let you put it on your legs because the fans are around the sides, so I have to balance it with one leg. Another thing that ticked me is the false advertisement of 512 MB RAM. This computer has only 384 MB RAM right now and I'm going to complain sometime in the near future. The keyboard feels really nice but it's noisier than my old laptop's keyboard, and the touch pad isn't that nice when your finger skips around the touch pad (the old laptop didn't have that problem). One thing I also overlooked was the size of the laptop. Though it is a 15" screen, it's still a little bigger than your average 15" screen, so it doesn't fit in cases that are made for 15" screens. That was a problem that I encountered, so you might want to think about buying a case for 15.4" screens, or something. But all else said, these are just little things that really shouldn't take away from the greatness of this laptop in my opinion. That's why this still gets a rating of 5.
Bought this a while ago, hard to find then for an older computer, but it worked without any issues.
I used this cable to connect an older HP Laserjet printer to a newer Dell computer that didn't have the traditional printer port, only USB connections. Worked great, no configuration required. The new Dell is running Windows 7.
This bracket holds up to 100 lbs, we bought it for our 32 in LCD TV and it works great. You attach the bracket to the TV and one to the wall, and it slides on and off. It is very close to the wall and the tv looks great. It works well and I am very pleased.
I needed this to extend the tiny cable that my printer came with. A USB extension like this item is cheaper than a longer printer cord and here we are. Belkin is a good brand and this cable works without issue.
Takes excellent pictures sometimes. Wonderful zoom lens.Intuitive menu system. Nice flash. Takes nice movies as good or better maybe even than my nikon 5700. Forget about taking still pictures of anything that moves. Other reviews coverd this topic and i agree with them. As far as i could tell there was no manual focus option. That would have solved a lot of problems i think. When i tried to use aperature priorty mode, i was looking for a workaround the focus problems. Sometimes camera would lock up when i did this and you couldnt turn it off even with the main switch. You had to remove the batteries. I managed to take a picture of a humming bird with this camera but it took about 8 attempts. He was a cooperative hummingbird i guess.
We have several smaller sets of field glasses, but my husband asked for a "real" pair of binoculars for Christmas. After much research, I settled on the Nikon 7216, and we couldn't be happier. Clear, crisp focus, comfortable lenses and a wide field of vision--we're looking forward to our next trip to Yellowstone.
This works great. In fact it actually FIXED a problem my iphone had with previous headphones where if you turned the jack left or right the sound would go silent. After I plugged it in I didn't have this problem anymore.
I was very hyped up for this lens, and I dont know what it was; either i got a "bad" copy of the lens, or i was overhyping myself or maybe both. First, the color is excellent in pictures taken with sufficient and excess light. Sharpness was actually (for me) the best at 135mm and mildly soft in between. (I am no professional but consider myself an experienced amateur/hobbyist, who expects more results than the average consumer). To me, the images needed P.S. sharpening almost always. Closeups, the lens was great and expressed the most sharpness and contrast. Bokeh was actually decent. The thing that dissapointed me the most (again overhype) was the image stablization. I dont know if i got a bad copy or wahtever, but whenever i had it on, it started making a noise that sounded like there was a loose part or something. It was not as fast a lens as you may think. f/3.5 can only be achieved with a focal length of about 28-35mm. After that, from 35-135mm, you use a higher f-stop. Using the image stablilization in low light was absolutely horrible. I had to be almost completely stable to get a sharp image in the range of 1/30 or below. If i was lucky, i could snag a 1/5 or even 1/4, but it wasnt close to even 30 or 40 percent. This WILL NOT! I REPEAT WILL NOT! Make your images guaranteed sharpness at any light situation. This baby needs alot more light than you would expect in low-light situations. of course, if you use a flash, the images get distorted in color slightly but absolutely get good images.GOOD:- Build quality, feels like a truck- Didnt notice lens creep as people have said- "Good" (B-) images with sufficient light- Nice macro shots- USM was fantastic: silent and super quick even in low light- BokehBAD:- Image stabilization was noisy- Yes, your copy may not be a good copy as mine wasn't- Noticed hazy pictures randomly- Wasnt sharp at all focal lengths, nearly at none- Colors werent saturated enough- Contrast and sharpness wasn't good at all until i was in macro.- Image stablilization was not what you think it will be. It is somewhat noticable. But, note, this is not the current IS model, it is the old one. It will be very difficult to do panning, and only slightly helps camera shake by 1-2 stops (i think 1 stop does justice). Newer models of the image stablilzer do panning, and help reduce camera shake up to 4 stops.- Not good in low light unless you are at 28mm and f/3.5I didnt believe it when people said the image stablilzer and f/3.5 was still too slow and frustrating at times; believe it. There is 1 star taken off of my rating.The other star was because the sharpness, contrast and saturation just didn't do it for me. Maybe for others, it would be suitable, but not for me.In general, this is a nice walkaround lens, for someone who will be shooting in great light, no action sports, and wont mind using a flash at night.***UPDATE***: i got the 50mm f/1.8 for christmas from amazon for $84 bucks. This thing is a animal! If you go to this items product page for this item, and see sample pics, i will upload some. They are phenominal! Look into that lens!
I bought this computer a while back, because at that time (Spring 2003), my Gateway 400C (very old), had completely died (I got it to work in Decmember 2003, then it died in May this year...for good). Although the computer's power is good, I was VERY dissappointed in Toshiba.The proccessor is an Intel Centrino...nice! The memory is good at 512 MB, but I wish I could upgrade it. Some programs use a lot of the memory. It uses Windows XP Home. I love Windows XP, it's one of Microsoft's best OSs (unless you count Longhorn). The hard drive is 100 GB, that's big...for me that is. It's a little big but it's really light, so you won't notice.But what really wanted me to write this review is the VERY poor Toshiba service. In October, the Blaster worm was attacked on my computer. Sadly, Norton definitions were outdated, and didn't track it. All of the sudden, restart in one minute. Frustrating. I called Toshiba since the computer was still under their warranty, I asked them about 10 times (for them to understand me) that I would need a restoration disc. They said it would be here in 3 weeks. Four weeks...it's still a no-show. I call them again, and they actually have the nerve to refuse to help me! I took the computer to Best Buy to see if they could get me a restoration disc. They said that they have them...they're coming in a week. So far, add it all up, it was about 3 months before getting the computer to work (which inspired me to fix the Gateway). Adding on, my friend's Toshiba laptop (different model) had spyware on it, and Toshiba refused to help them...to be honest for no good reason. Also, if you read my review for Toshiba's DVD/VHS player, it seems Toshiba is just a poor company. I know the review is about the computer, but I'm VERY angry at Toshiba. I am not buying Toshiba again.
I've been enjoying this new DVD player for a few days on my new Bravia 26" LCD TV. The picture is breathtaking, I was stunned to see the improvement in picture quality the upscaling feature and HDMI connection made - it has breathed new life into my DVD collection and made me fall in love with my TV all over again. Unlike some previous posts, I have had no issues at all with any image shift problems, but perhaps that's because I am using a Sony TV also. I highly recommend this player.
I got these headphones about a month ago, and I love them. I plugged the adapter into my Creative Zen Vision: M. Cut it on along with the headphones, and that was it. Headphones sounded great, it had volume controls, pause, previous and next buttons on the headphones which keeps you from having to control your music from the Zen. (The controls only work with Creative products since they are Creative.) They have about a range of 25-30 ft. which gives you plenty of space to roam freely and still enjoy your music. I haven't gotten a chance to check out the true battery life, but no complaints soon far. The only problems I had with them is when I was around microwaves. I think the waves from the microwave interfere with the bluetooth signal and it will cut in and out terribly. They also get a little heavy after long periods of wearing them. All and all, they are everything I wanted in a pair of wireless headphones. Only if I could answer my cell phone calls with them, but who cares because this set of headphones comes with an adapter and the competitors you have to buy the adapter separate. Way to go Creative!
This switch was for my daughter who operates two computers, one for personal use and one for transcription work. She had one display and this answer the requirement.
While it works as described, the male 3 prong plug is collapsable (at the wrong time). Try plugging in to a tight outlet and it collapses immeadiately. Additionally, when a device is plugged in, the footprint is a bit bulky. Spend a bit more for something a little more solid designed and built.
We did not have space in our medium sized family room for a large woofer. We had an older Radio Shack 12" Optimus subwoofer that shared its input with the left and right front speakers in our surround sound system but needed more bass. The Dayton SA25 has provision for a similar connection and provides the needed boost to our existing subwoofer. It contains adjustable low frequency signal filtering and also has provision for direct through speaker connection as well as an input for a low level subwoofer drive from the main power amp.A large room would probably need the Dayton 75w amplifier that has similar features.
I have been shoping for a HDTV with the ability to connect my computer and my PS3 to, and I have to tell you... THIS HDTV ROCKS!!!! The black is perfect, the white brite, the colors just prefect! I hooked up my 8800 GTX graphic card to this and my jaw hit the floor... the picture was amazing, the only thing more amazing was the price I paid at Fry's $435 W/ a 5year warranty!!!! My advice is if you are looking for a great HDTV and can find one of these, BUY IT! Hope this helps, and hope you can get one too.Sony WEGA KD-34XBR970 34" FD Trinitron Digital HDTV
Gives the WiFi access point's1) Name,2) Signal strength, and3) Status: open or secure.Works Perfectly. It lists APs in order of strength.
This is the coolest mp3 player ! It's the only mp3 player u need for ur mac and no other has come anywhere clost to it , be it the design , the quality, speed ( 10 sec / cd ) easy of use, as a digital address bk and a portable hard drive that upload and download things at amazing speed !!top directors have used it review dialogue, scripts for their shows. it's worth every single cent !!
I own this one and it is indeed a nice, even light for my VX2100. A couple of months ago, I dropped it to the floor from a 3 feet hight. It broke the plastic front into 5 pieces and now I have to buy a new one. The overall build quality is poor for this price. It does exaclty what it needs to do, bu don't ever drop it. It should have a protective casing or sleeve that comes with it. I have done a search and came across the HVL-20DX. This looks like the same model, but created some time ago for a video 8 camera. This one does come with a protective sleeve and cost a third or less of the HVL-20DW2 model. It turned out to be another model alltogether, but the protective lens on front could be used to replace the expensive 20DW2's one.
This anti-glare screen is the best! It was easy to install and fit my Fire perfectly. It only took one try to be successful; the few air bubbles that popped up as I unrolled the backing were easily "scraped" to the sides and eliminated by using the smoothing card. After I finished, it was totally impossible to see that any protective screen was on my device, except for the tiny indented cut-out on the top left corner where the sensor is. This screen also "feels" better to touch. And, it does not affect the device's sensitivity at all. It is one heck of a value for the price.
I got a pair of these free with Pepsi Points- AMAZING earbuds. THE best earbuds i've ever worn. So comfortable, great sound. All around awesome quality headphones for their price
Used this for an OLD Gateway computer my parents have. The computer BOIS can only take 512Mb of memory and they had 384Mb installed. Even this small upgrade helped the old system somewhat. $5 for memory & shipping. and if you order from the right seller (coans_books) you get 2 for that price. At least I did, cause I read the seller info!
Difficult to use and there are no guidelines as to what aperture or focal length create optimal results.
This is my second radio. Power outage shorted my first one. Was really enjoying this product and I had to get another. Great sound, have it connected to my home stereo system. Easy to install and price is reasonable.
My law firm has invested more than a buck or two in laptop computers and no one is going to steal them. We installed these computer locks on our desks, and it has worked out great. The cable is super heavy-duty and easily unlocks for when you hit the road. We bolted the cables to the desks; there are a variety of ways to handle that issue. This system looks very professional and works great. No office should own a laptop without this security system in place.
I've had this Drive about a year and it is starting to lock up my computer. I've had to, on many occasions unplug my computer and reboot to get out of the lockup.I have an older parallel port 100MB zip and I'm going to reinstall that and transfer everything to CD.
I am using this tuner with an analog LCD TV and & am using a pair of rabbit ears that cost under $10.00. All the television stations, both public & commercial, have an excellent picture with this device. I mostly watch the 6 digital public TV stations I can pull out of the air. I live in a large metropolitan area about 25 miles from the TV antenna farm and I can't get a good analog picture on this TV with rabbit ears, so I decided to try a digital hook-up with my existing TV. I really don't watch enough TV to justify using cable TV. The tuner was easy to hook up & use.
For anyone looking for a very good performing computer speaker system at a price that is very reasonable, look no futher.I purchased on of these systems for a computer I built last summer and was very pleased with it. So when I was looking for an upgraded sound for my daughters laptop, I didn't have to look long.The sound is fairly rich, with the woofer producing bass that fills a small room and the two small speakers that produce a clear treble. A nice feature of the two satilite speakers is the swivel bass that allows you to mount them on the wall or just sit on a desktop. Controls are up front and easy to use and next to them is a headphone jack for easy access.Find these on sale (got them for about $25 on amazon)and you can't go wrong.
This is my second one, the first one the cordbroke internal wires where it goes into the mouse.It happened because the cable is so stiff every timeI would push it forward the cable would fight back, it'snot flexible.I have a setup where I have one hole where all the cablesgo into and and another where they come out at making it veryuncluttered.With the mouse where I want it, I've taken the cable and run itstraight to the computer, surplus cable I pull through one ofthe holes and add a weight to it. It works just great, enoughweight where I can pull on it without any effort and when Ipush forward the weight pulls the cable back.I knew what I was getting into when I got it. it's just sucha good mouse.I'm right handed but use a mouse with my left handdue to one of my first set ups, the mouse wasn't long enough forme to sit on the couch (watching T.V.) and still use the computer.So I used the mouse with my left hand. I even Photoshop with myleft hand.Gaming I use the numeric keypad it's much handier. The G5is just perfect for for my fingers to push the buttons, andthe side ridge allows a comfortable grasp.Just a good mouse with a very stiff (and thin)cord/cable.
This lens works great in low light. Most of my shoots take place in low ambient light settings with no flash or speed light use. This lens does a great job of producing a sharp image at high ISOs.
I bought this product specifically to charge my new Ipod Touch 3rd Gen. After quite a bit of research I purchased this product, appeared in the list every time I searched for "Ipod Touch 3rd Generation accessories." A few days ago, I plugged another Ipod into the wall charger and it worked fine. However, last night I plugged the new Ipod in and the screen stated something to the effect "Will not charge with unsupported device." Unfortunately for me, that means that this accessory does not fulfill the only purpose for which I bought it. I am not sure if that means that all 3 parts to this package won't work --- wall charger, car charger and USB cord --- but I plan to try them later today. I just wanted anyone searching the same way that I did for a good deal on an accessory to be aware that it doesn't appear to work as advertised.
Frankly, when it comes to memory strips, like RAM, I think of two companies and Kingston is one of them. My experience with buying one is limited to Kingston only. I am not competent to say which is better but I feel comfortable saying that I like to be able to buy something without worrying about the quality of the product. I don't have to worry about quality when buying a Kingston RAM.
Product was shipped pretty fast and works wellThe felt part of the pen will eventually dry out/used up, but for the amount of times I use the felt pad and the price of the item, i have no problem buying this again
I did alot of research before I bought this camera a year ago. The research has paid off dividends. First off this is a great Camera!!. I bought it for two main reasons. One was astrophotography and the other was just going on trips and tooling around.Pros of this camera:-Intuitive (after the manual is browsed) B+-Picture Quality A+-User controllability A++ (my cousin has the Fuji and you can't manually control anything, just a bunch of predefined settings. Alot of the other cameras were like this)-up to 5 min of keeping the shutter open (nice for astrophotography, but you do need the remote for this)A+-The Auto Focus is Great with even marginal light B+-When you controll the settings yourself you can get very artsy with your photos (this is sort of cool)Cons:-In very low light situations the focus can have trouble but I have rarely noticed this, besides there is a manual focus if the light is way too dim, and I mean waay.!!!ONE IMPORTANT SUGGESTION!!!!If you decide to buy this camera buy one of those screw on UV filters. It has no negative effects in picture quality, only positive effects, and it can save your lense. After fifteen days of owning the camera I accidentally scratched the lense. It was minor but I was SOOOOO pissed after spending all this cash, so i tried to replace the camera through the in store warranty, but it was void by the time I found the scratch. So I bought a $15 UV filter and no scratches since. However, if I do get one, it's on a $15 dollar lense I can easily replace. Also Once you clean your primary lense and screw on the UV filter you won't have to clean under there until you remove it. It's a pretty cheap invesment for alot of benefit. Hope this review helped!
Moouse worked fine till like 8th month when computer could not recognize this mouse..Then call Logitech and they sent me a brand new upgraded version of this mouse. I love that and their customer service. But this mouse eats up lot of AA batteries
I am using this with an HP Laserjet 6P with postscript with both Mac (10.5 and 10.6) and Windows (XP and 7). I had to cut out part of the back of my HP 6P printer to get it to fit (open up the connector section). Even with the cutout, there is a metal piece of the printer that creates a tight fit - but it does fit. That said, it works very well after installation and IP address settings change. Thanks to other reviewer that pointed out the odd IP address that is the default.I recommend this product, with the caveat that some modifications to the case are required.
I only got one use out of this camera. After the first roll the camera broke. It takes great pictures but it is very easily broken. If you do buy it be very careful.
I think my wife is up to @ 1100 songs loaded onto this baby. Hooked it up to speakers and use it for many parties.
I got the G5 to replace my Logitech MX310 when I upgraded to my new quad-core system. I figure I had waited so long to upgrade my rig that I decided to go all out and make it the most killer gaming rig I could.When I cracked open the G5, I spent the time to set it up and make sure it was going to work correctly. I got the weight cartridge correctly loaded for my hand, I got the sensitivity set and the button assignments rigged to my games... after a couple of days, I came to realize I miss my MX310. I've been using the G5 for about three months now and it works flawlessly; but it just doesn't "wow" me. I will admit it's "slide" capability is impressive over my old mouse (it doesn't make hardly any noise as I move it along my mouse pad), but it didn't really increase my speed at all.It is a great mouse and I'm a huge fan of Logitech (every mouse I've owned in the last ten years has been a Logitech), but I'd probably just settle on a cheaper mouse if I had to do it over again. I'm not feeling this mouse was worth the price difference.
Faced with a Windows XP re-install due to unresolvable virus issues, I took the opportunity to finally upgrade the memory in my Dell Dimension 2400 from 256MB to 1GB. One of the modules that I received was defective. I notified Amazon and I had a hassle-free replacement the next day! My computer now performs better than it has ever performed. I am quite pleased with Amazon's exceptional customer service as well.
for a older man to use this product is amazing from a haunch that predated back in the early 70's. back then, there was no walkman in the market and the small transistor radio has been around in the 50's. by then a small portable cassette tape decks were in the market. so the haunch that i was discussing with a friend is, " would it be nice in the future to have a pocket size 'thing' that can be carried around in your pocket with a headphone to listen to a recorded music?". my dream come true. it is small pocket size friendly, affordable, the headphone delivers good sound for its size, but the battery does not last long enough for a long trip.
This antenna is a low quality item made in China. The material is super flimsy, disposable metal. It requires to be assembled with 2 bolts through 4 holes...sounds easy enough, except for the fact the holes don't line up correctly. When I finally got the bolts in after 30 minutes of swearing and finagling, one bolt was not perpendicular to the piece. It comes with an extremely poor photo copy of the assembly instructions. The quality is so poor, it is illegible.This is a cheap antenna at $24, but it is still priced too high for what it really is.
I bought my Canon new back in 2003 or so, and just now, almost ten years later, finally donated it to a local charity. I put in thousands of hours of recording around the world on it, and while the quality was never rock star film grade, it did a bang-up job of capturing the events I was filming. The camera was extremely durable - outlasting another video camera I bought in 2008 - and never gave me any problems in this extremely long time of heavy use.Thanks, Canon, for making an excellent camera.
Amp works great for the price. Does get pretty hot when being operated, due to the vents being on the bottom side of the amp
I was looking for a photo of Dale Jarrett to frame for my husband as a Christmas gift. This is an album NOT A PHOTO....there are NO PHOTOS! DON'T KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO WITH IT NOW! FAULTS advertisement......ALWAYS READ CAREFUL!! Items are not what you think they are!
Purchased 5 of these cables together. Consistently good build quality across all cables, all HDMI connections fit securely, and cables are flexible enough for comfortable routing between equipment. No audio or video quality problems with these.There is no information on the maximum version of HDMI supported by these cables, so I do not know how well these support things like 4K resolution, special color spaces, etc. However, each of the cables I purchased appear to support full 1080P at 60 frames and lossless audio on my equipment with no problems.The only real caveat I can see here is that these cables appear not to be rated for in-wall installation, so I would not use these for that purpose.These cables are fine alternatives to brand name cables costing several times the price.
I dropped my 40 GB iPod in the sink for the briefest of moments. Believe me, the smooth shiny case is conducive to slipping out of hand or pocket. Water rushed into the docking port and the unit is toast. Naturally, water damage is not covered by the warranty.But now the bad news ... it costs $249 plus $7 in shipping, or $256 to obtain a refurbished iPod (nothing is repaired), compared to $399 for a new 40 GB iPod (or $299 for the 20 GB model with the same repair charge). It is the same charge whether covered by warranty or not. There is NO credit for being under warranty whatsoever. Even a battery replacement is $99 plus $7 in shipping.Apple product support personnel were matter of fact about the charge and the problem of water. One told me of an iPod destroyed by being splashed poolside. Another mentioned that he has raised internally the problem of water rushing into the docking port. Imagine walking around with an iPod in even a steady rain.A friend has replaced her teenage son's iPod twice in a year due to breakage.My conclusions - the 40 GB iPod is a fragile, expensive piece of equipment with arguably a design flaw. The excessive cost of repair/replacment undermines its attractiveness. It was my first Apple product and my last. Bad show Apple!
My friend lent me his Zune 30gig and its a pretty good player. It's actually much better than the iPod Classic if you want to watch movies, simply by virtue of the screen. It's big, bright, and clear.The interface is decent, but I keep acting like its an iPod (which is not surprising, I had a 20gig for 3+ years but it recently broke). The PC software is kind of spotty, it's not very clear and the tri-paned interface does not feel as intuitive or clear as iTunes (which, to be fair, I have been using for more like 4 or 5 years).If you have a lot of music and/or movies, I would definitely recommend the Zune 80gig over the iPod Classic. The iPod's scroll wheel in big libraries is less workable than the Zune's scrolling (no, really...) and the larger Zune screen is much better for video content. The Zune's feature set obviously does not come close to the iPod Touch, though, so for smaller libraries that would probably be my recommendation.I'm not really sure where Microsoft is planning to go with the Zune. They want to carve out something in a market dominated by iPod but shown no indication of attacking or matching it in its newest incarnation. The Zune is a great product compared to the old iPods but lacking versus the new one.
I have been researching cameras for quite sometime now. I recently went to a family function where someone had the SD 630. I was really impressed with the camera. Within minutes of having the camera I was able to know what I was doing and how to use the camera. While researching the cameras though, I decided to go with the SD 600 because it had the viewfinder. I think I definitely made the right decision, but for people like me who were having a hard decision, I don't think you will give anything up by not having the viewfinder, personally I just wanted it. I think the two models are very similar and that anybody would be happy with either of them. I have had the camera for a little over two weeks and I am so pleased with it. I went from a Kodak to a Canon and I will never go back to Kodak or any other camera. It is a great buy and I would recommend this camera to anyone.
shipped very quickly, my daughter has not taught me how to use all the features yet but she (9) enjoys using it. great camera.
The ToughSkin definitely lives up to its name and makes me feel a lot safer with a very expensive mp3 player. The window on it works well to stop the screen from getting scratched and the rubber skin gives you a sure grip on the Zune. It is eyecatching as well as functional, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a product to protect their expensive investment.
Works nice. Purchased this for my laptop so I can connect to my HDTV which is far from couch.Thickness is like any other hdmi cable which i purchase from amazon.would be nice if people start making thin HDMI cables.
I was looking for mono headset to use with Skype phone on my home laptop. I bought and returned three other headsets made by small companies from Radio Shack and Fry's. All those had low quality speakers or weak microphones, and also did not sit tight on the ear (dangling). Then I recalled that I already have high quality retractable stereo headset with crisp sound and very good mike at work so I looked at the brand name and it was retractable headset from Emerge Technology. So I went to their website and discovered that they make mono headset also with premium sound so I ordered one from Amazon. It is indeed high quality headset. You can even use it to listen music. Mike is terrific - sound is crisp and clear. The only problem - ear bud does not seat tight on ear, like say on Jabra or other brand name headsets. I would suggest making this ear bud more ergonomic and thenit will be perfect very compact headset. But it still sits much better that other nonbrandname headsets I bought I returned.
I have tried virtually every earbud known to man, and I am always looking for a new alternative. I tried these earbuds to replace my Sennheiser CX300s. After a couple of weeks, I went back to the Sennheiser 300s. The Vodas were a little bass heavy for me while the Sennheisers were much more even. Both are good, but the Sennheisers are my preference....
I bought this as a gift for my husband for Christmas and he says "it's awesome and the reception is great." He uses it everyday. He's slightly worried about the batteries, but they haven't been a problem thus far.
This item works much better than all the other radio transmitters I've used. There are still sometimes problems with reception but after a little flipping around you're certain to find a channel that works. Another thing I like about this device is that it seems to be able to plug into any music player and work well.
I am a 60 year veteran Professional Photographer and needed some neutral density material. Age 83.I found it and many other good things at Amazon. I order regularly from them and I am, normally, very critical.I ,have nothing but good things to say about Amazon's service.You can see my products, photographing Military Reunion [...]Robert Alexander
Works great, came new in the box, and added bonus is that it works with ALL Wacom &#34;penabled&#34; displays. (Including my Samsung Note tablet.)
Today, the only way to get to old camedia camera 512MB is going into Amazon, nowadays this memory capacity is dificult to find because manufacturers is doing now 1GB or more, these ones did not work in our old camedia camera from Olympus.
After having trouble getting this camera from Best Buy because of a UPS fiasco, I was able to get this camera from Amazon for a much better price. (Even with some discounts from Best Buy.)So far I enjoy this camera. The picture does not show just how small it is, as it is smaller than my old camera and much lighter.I've been playing around with the Sony editing program Vegas Movie Studio, as it can work with the HD file format. (AVCHD --> .m2ts) My finance has Adobe Elements and Premiere Pro, and neither of them support the AVCHD files. (At least natively.) They do work well with the SD format that the camera can also record too, .mpg files.I did get the camera to blue screen, (not exactly like a BSOD), when I was recording a friend's band, I'd get a "Buffer Overflow Error" and "Data Error" message after that. Of which recording stops until it "recovers." It happened 3 times in HD mode and only once in SD mode. The overseas tech support told me to reformat the drive in the camera to fix the problem. Seems to me that it did this because the volume of the show was loud and playback of the clips the sound isn't all that great. I may need to get another mic that can handle the loud noise, I'm not sure yet.
I bought one of these just because of the reviews it had received. This sub beats the socks off my old Radio Shack sub which died. The lows are superb especially in music which is a true test of a sub. You can't beat this for the money.
Television received two days ahead of schedule. Set up was relatively easy and we are extremely happy with product.
It shuffles your songs and it doesn't have a screen. How can you find what you want? You have a 1 out of 250 chance of getting the song you want. And no screen. Come on. Don't buy this buy tha mini or the new Nano. Just don't buy this piece of junk.
Many different settings that are easy to use. Easy to handle. Lightweight. Viewfinder is awesome and the shutter speed is great. I suggest it to anyone who wants to learn how to be a proffessional or already is taking great and needs a souped up camera.
Great sound!!!, the only device you will need at your place to hear your music loud and clear.
These are the best headphones I have ever used. They are comfortable and the sound quality is perfect for my particular ears and hearing. Mine are getting old and I wanted to buy a new pair. They don't seem to be available any more, so I bought another kind off the shelf. They were very poor in comparison and I returned them. Can anyone tell me what compares closest in sound quality and comfort to the Advent 770?
I bought these along with a Pentax rebate that brought the price to around $70. I went to Costa Rica and wanted something portable and these were designed for butterfly close-ups too. I figured for the price, it was worth a try. I have to say they are my favorite binoculars by far now. I was skeptical of the 21mm objective. I had small binocs like these (24mm) and was pretty disappointed with them. But these are amazingly bright, as bright or brighter than my Bushnell 7-25X40 zooms and with a larger image circle to the eye. There is very little chromatic aberration, which is only visible in extreme contrast areas and quite minimal. A far superior image than the Bushnells. I find them perfect for birding, nature walks to view flowers and insects, and as opera glasses. I get very crisp clear images. I really love the "macro" capability that allows me to view things extremely closely - like a microscope or hand lens. The eye cups twist out and are perfectly set so my eyes are the right distance from the eyepiece to get the full image circle. There is a clear lens that shields the objectives, so this makes cleaning a lot easier.There are so many different kinds of binoculars for many different purposes. The big 50mms may be bright - fine for astronomy and tripods, but who wants to carry those around for any length of time. The 30-40mms are a better compromise for birding, but they are larger and heavier. I'm sure there are many binoculars that have much better image quality for 10X the price. But for my budget and need of portability, I can't think of a better value than these. If Pentax made a Papilio in an 8.5X30 and had them for around the $200 range or less, I'd buy them in an instant! But these are fantastic just the same. I whole heartily recommend these to any hiker or nature lover.
We don't have much money but when my husband and I got married we wanted to be able to have a nice camera to take with us on our honeymoon because we had saved up a long time to be able to go. We couldn't afford an SLR so got what the reviews seemed to indicate was the next best thing: Coolpix 8800. We spent nearly $900 on the camera and believed it was worth the cost because it was Nikon and would last a lifetime. It lasted about 3 years before various pieces (LCD screen, flash, focus) stopped working. I can't even explain to you how carefully we've handled this camera - our largest purchase - and how unbelievable it is to us that it turned into a piece of junk long before we were able to recoup our enormous costs. The service (they only have a 12 month warranty) now will cost us more than this terribly-constructed camera is worth on the market and we cannot afford to buy a new camera to take photos of our two young children. We are saving, though - and will be sure to buy CANON and will be advising all of our friends and readers to do the same.GOOD----- takes good photos when there is good lighting- has presets that allow near point-and-shoot capabilityBAD---- same as all non SLRs, the lens is fixed so if you scratch it heaven help you - because Nikon won't - you're going to have to invest in filters- Nikon service has a minimum charge to fix your camera - and you have to ship it to them at your own cost (and back at your own cost) - and the minimum charge is NOT cheap- Seems to have pretty consistent issues with the mechanical parts breaking down over time (pop up flash / LCD screen / focus) - wish we had known THAT prior to purchasing it and finding out for ourselves- 12 month warranty only- does NOT take good photos in 'imperfect light' situations (ex: indoors)A particular thank you goes out to the service rep who advised us how "reliable" the 8800s are in response to our claim that several functions were malfunctioning. Thanks. But perhaps that rep should take a look at all of the other design issues that have come up with the 8800 for other customers who have been burned by both mechanical and software failure on this device.Hope that our readers never have to deal with Nikon service and will take our advice to never, ever consider buying a Nikon. A good lens is fabulous - but when it's stuck onto a poorly designed and poorly supported body it is utterly worthless and in this economy, nobody can afford to make a mistake so expensive.Maybe some of these work OK. But an awfully large number of them have issues that render them useless. Some are just a ticking time bomb.
Only had this for a week and just like the other customers stated about it freezing up, that's what it did for me and it's just what it does best. It freezes. Someone said that it can always be reset. BULL! I didn't pay what i'd paid for it to reset it time and time again. Take it from me and other customers, do NOT buy this, you will end up returning it to the store.
I bought this item to run power over Ethernet to a security camera mounted outside my home. It's installed in a weatherproof PVC box with about 100' of direct burial CAT5 cable that runs from the house to the camera outside. I didn't have a power outlet near where I wanted to mount the security camera, so I thought I'd try this before paying an electrician to come out and run power, which would have been expensive. So far it's worked great! I was worried about potential freezing temps, but we've been through some of those already and I've seen no problems with the power adapter surviving the temps in it's weatherproof PVC housing.
I received these binoculars last week. I purchased them primarily as an astronomy tool, and as such have only used them one time with clear skies. I tried using them the first night I received them even though it was cloudy. I was suprised at the number of stars visible through the clouds when using the binos. The naked eye couldn't see anything. The next night the skies were clear and the views were beautiful. I was very pleased with the views that I received. I own an 8 inch reflector telescope that I have used for the past 6 years. The aggravation of carrying it outside and getting everything setup prevents me from using it often. The ease of grabbing a pair a binos and walking outside for a look around the sky is going to be great. If I stay out for 10 minutes that's okay becuase all 10 minutes will be viewing the sky. With the telescope I can't even get it outside, get the lens caps off, eyepiece installed, and a chair setup it 10 minutes. So anything less than 30 or 45 minutes of viewing time is too little to be worth the effort. Not so with binoculars. The only thing I have to wait for is my eyes to get dark adjusted. And that isn't much of an issue because the 50mm lens give such a bright image I can start looking immediately upon going outside.For anyone new to astronomy the temptation is always to go for high magnification. Please do not fall for this misconception. The wider angle view and brighter image from lower power is almost always more appealling. It is much easier to find a target and keep it in view as well. This is especially true with hand held binoculars. The 7x magnification of the binos are on the lower end of what is available, so a new comer might be tempted to try a higher power to get a close up view. I almost purchased 10x, but I am now very glad that I did not. It is hard to hold an image still, and the higher the magnification the harder it becomes. I think the 7x is just right.I took a fishing trip down to the coast this weekend and carried the new binos along. The fishing was good and the views through the binoculars were excellent. They give a very bright, crisp image.The only drawback to me is that the binoculars are a bit heavy. If you use them for extended periods of viewing expect your arms to become a bit fatigued. However, that can't be used to count against them as it is expected with the large 50mm main lens. Furthermore, they are equipped with a hole for mounting to a tripod, so that is always an option if you need help supporting them.So far I am very pleased. The Nikon brand was a bit assuring to me that for the price I would get quality optics and they have lived up to the reputation. You can feel confident in purchasing these binoculars.
Pure white cable with minimal packaging and protective covers for the plastic ends. Great cable. I would recommend this cable to everyone.
I've been using a UPS to protect my equipment for years, and I can't recommend this practice enough. It's rare we have surges and outages, but when we do, having this extra layer of protection has (I am sure) saved my machines on more than one occasion.The problem is that I hate fiddling with the batteries--the hassle of tracking them down online, price-shopping, and then shutting everything down and taking the thing apart. If there were a magical UPS battery with little robot feet that would come to my house and change itself, I'd definitely pay extra for it.So why this battery? Aggravated by the hassle of high battery prices, I made the mistake of going with a third-party vendor the last time around to save myself some money. They delievered me an official APC battery just fine, but it only lasted about a year.After doing some reading I discovered that lead-acid batteries are like food: they have a shelf life. If you don't use them (get them hooked up and running) within a certain amount of time after they are produced, the quality will slowly start to degrade. If you're buying straight from APC, it's a lot more likely the battery you'll be receiving will be new product.I've installed the APC-direct replacement. It arrived in fine shape, had even been charged before APC shipped it, and right now is humming away without complaint. According to a response I got from APC, the battery I ordered 1/13/2011 was manufactured at the end of September 2010.I like saving money...but I also like saving hassle.
I too was disappointed in the Canon Sure Shot. Mainly, the pictures are not as sharp and crisp as I had hoped; and the indoor pictures have never come out that great. The metal piece on the front that protects the lens FELL off (discovered after the fact, so it was too late to find where it had fallen off), so now I get "light leaks". I will probably not buy a Canon camera again--and will go back to an Olympus.
I love this keyboard. I have had quite a few keyboards over the years I have been computing, but this one is the best. Let me first say that in Jan + Feb 2006 I had carpal tunnel release surgery on both of my wrists. I had previously worked @ a job that required me to literally type 8 hrs a day. Every day. So my hands are pretty beat up and sensitive and tire easily. This keyboard is just a delight. It is very comfortable for me to use. The positioning of my hands is very good. And it is very light to the touch which helps also. My hands get fatigued very easily and this keyboard really allows me to once again get back on the computer without further tearing up my hands. I no longer work all day using a computer keyboard like I once did. Thankfully. But like most of us, I like to spend some time each day on my computer and this keyboard allows me to do that without pain or fatigue.I also like the nifty ways that you can set this keyboard up to customize it for the individual. Like the favorites button and the zoom button. All in all, a very nice keyboard that is very comfortable to use. And at what I consider to be an excellent price.
These cables are a dark blue and not black. They work well. They are connected all the way down the length of the cables down to about the last foot, where they separate. At the point at which they separate, they are connected with a rubber block that encompasses the two wires. you could easily cut through this block with a rotary (dremel) tool and then just pull the two wires apart. I left mine fused together.
I am very 'not-savy' when it comes to gadgets etc but this player is very easy to use. I definately will recommend it. Great value for the money. .
I have one of these and it allows me to put my access point in my attic. This location for the access point provides great wireless coverage of my house. This enables my access point to be in my attic where there is no power sockets available but I can run an Ethernet cable up there and using this it supplies the AP with power.This is very easy to use, just plug everything in the correct way. And yes there is documentation to help you connect everything correctly.
I noticed that the protective case and installation software were missing, so I called SanDisk. To my surprise, I was told that the product was used therefore they were not responsible for the missing items.
Great price.Seller is trustworthy.Product does what it says.Using it with Sony DCR HC-26 and dell inspiron laptop.
I bought the product, and it worked great. With Windows XP Professional, I didn't even have to put in the install disc for the drivers.The only problem I have is the lack of X64 drivers, and low signal. But since it's an Atheros chip, finding X64 drivers for it from other cards. And the signal strength can be saved by replacing the attenea with a cheap 6 dBi one.
I thought with how immensely popular this router is I would be 100% completely satisfied and not encounter any problems. But I was wrong. About a week passed by before I started experiencing random connectivity problems. It all started when I began using uTorrent, a popular bit torrent peer-to-peer software. At first the software would connect and download fine but it would eventually lose connection and I wouldn't be able to connect to the Internet at all. The only resolution was to cycle power to the router. But it would keep doing this over and over as I continued to use uTorrent. However, the problem disappears when I connect directly to my cable modem, I can connect and download just fine. And yes, I properly forwarded all the ports on the router. So I narrowed it down to being this router and after further research on the Internet I find that I'm not the only one with this and other issues with the WRT54G line of routers. See for yourself, just Goggle search "WRT54GS connection problem." You'll discover that this router has numerous issues with any peer-to-peer software and dropping connections for apparently no reason at all. There are other shortcomings with this router as well. First, you cannot log out of the router after you have logged in. This poses a security issue and should be a no-brainer feature that every router should have, even the cheap ones. Second, there is no feature to create a MAC filter list for wired clients. Third, you cannot assign static IP addresses to connected clients and exclusively associate a certain client with a certain IP. People claim there is a work around to this by assigning those machines IPs that are out of the DHCP range. This seems more like a simple fix more than an intended function. Fourth, you don't have to type a user name in order to log into the router. The only thing that is authenticated when you log into the router is the password. Seems like another security issue since requiring a user name adds another layer of safety. I guess that I'm too use to my old D-Link DGL-4300 router which has absolutely every feature you could want. I just figured that the popular Linksys WRT54GS would have these otherwise standard features. I am less than impressed with this router. Sure it might be great if you want to install an aftermarket firmware on it but straight out of the box with the default firmware this router leaves a lot to be desired. A lot.
The surrounding effect is very very good. I have a sennheiser mx400II, to compare, I will recommend Koss for pop music.
I picked one at Best Buy yesterday after waiting 4 days for it to come in. I plugged the projection TV and press power button. I saw the initial setup on the screen momentarily, then a clicking sound and then it shut down. Then the red light blinks 4 times repeatedly. I tried again several times, unplugging the tv completely, doing the factory reset as mentioned in the manual but still the same. I will return this TV today and get a new one, it's too much of a hassle. I was dissapointed this happened to me after finally deciding to get this TV based on excellent reviews. I am now worried and doubtful if this TV will last for a long time after getting a DOA right out of the box. The TV was manufactured DEC. 2005 printed at the back.
I received my palm 505 within 7 business days after purchase. I must admit that buying something as pricey as a handheld through the internet was stressful. I appreciate the great service that the Amazon.com folks provided. My palm 505 is used, but it looks new. The packaging looked untouched, but most important it performs without error.The palm is perfect for me as a college student. I use it primarly to take notes in class (w/M500 keyboard). The palm gives me the word processing ability I need without the cost of a laptop.
1st monitor (bought new from online store)ProblemsDefect 1: Approximately 8 dead pixels (really large clusters of dead pixels towards the middle of the screen)Defect 2: Side menu on Monitor did not work (I called their tech support and was told that it was normal for it not to work when connected with DVI. Turns out that this was not true as the replacement monitors did have that part working fine.)2nd monitor (replacement) refurbishedProblems:Defect 1: Sony sent me a refurbished monitor with scratches on surface and 3 dead pixels.Defect 2: There was a redish glare on the edges: (Documents and other items that were supposed to look white would show up semi-reddish on the edges of the monitor.)Defect 3: When the monitor was reassembled, they did not do it in a sterile environment, there was some sand and dust on the inside of the panel. (This was evident when looking towards the start menu in windows.)Replacement 3 (refurbished)Problems:Defect: Approximately 15 dead pixelsReplacement 4 (refurbished)Problems:Defect: 1 dead pixel in the middle of the screen.----------------------------I think I am giving up on Sony. I have come to the conclusion that Sony will just continue to send me defective replacement monitors. If a monitor with one dead pixel is the best I can get from Sony, then I will probably have to live with that.
This item has nowhere to hold the curlers when they are hot. there are some pins but not for the life of me do i know how to work those pins.The pins are useless. This was a total waste of my money. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!!
this iPod craze is stupid. the ipod is no better in any way than any other mp3 player.I borrowed one from a friend for a week, this "intuitive scroll wheel" sucks big time. what were they thinking, it takes forever to get anything done with it. Do yourself a favor, don't be Steve Job's love monkey, check out the other mp3 players for half the price.
This radio gets great reception and is perfect for the bath, kitchen, or patio. Mine stopped working after a few months, but Sony replaced it. The replacement stopped working after about 1 1/2 years because the touchpad began to get brittle and cracked. Water got in and now the controls don't work. Oh well. I did use it in my steam shower, which is probably not the standard use for it. Also, I'm buying another one. There's really nothing that compares. It's compact, has good sound, and is reasonably waterproof.
The package came via UPS to my door more quickly than expected. The packageing was well done and the product was as promised.
For a simple GPS system, it works well. It doesn't have Text-To-Speech, which means that it says "turn left in 300 feet" not "Turn left on Main Street in 300 feet". For me, that works fine as the less it talks the better. Selects good routes, is simple to set up and use and is easily updated from the web (which i would recommend doing right away as there were numerous updates available, including GPS firmware updates). If you want alot of bells and whistles, you will be disappointed. If you want a simple, trustworthy GPS device for a low cost, this is for you.
The speakers are exactly what we were looking for. They have great sound and the price was very good. I installed them in the ceiling of our new home. The hardware and template for cutting the hole made the job easy.
Though not as fast as the previous Epson 1200U I owned, the scans are very exceptable. I don't scan often, so I don't need to spend a lot of money on scanner. The software that comes with this scanner is great. Installation was a breeze.Not to mention I was in market to but another printer, I bought an Epson Printer and this Scanner and got a rebate back. So I actually got this scanner for free. Great bargain!
I bought these so I could watch my shows (Grey's Anatomy, The Bachelor, etc...) without annoying my husband. He can also use them when he's watching his loud action movies at 1am while I'm trying to sleep upstairs.They have a 3.5mm Stereo plug (the size of modern headphones and aux cables) and I needed a 1/4 inch stereo plug to plug into my surround sound system. I thought these came with one but apparently that only comes with the slightly more expensive Sony MDR-RF970RK Wireless Stereo Headphones. BUT I found this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I94FLS/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details) adapter that was less than $2 and it works perfectly!I am more than happy with this purchase. They plugged in and worked right away. They charge by just sitting on the base. They turn on automatically just by putting them on your head. There is a convenient volume switch on the bottom of the right earpiece. They work great for what we bought them for!Static report:Of course because they are wireless there is a slight amount of static. When the tv is silent I can hear the static well. When I'm watching my shows IF I turn the headset volume way up I can hear it, but adjust the volume between tv and headset and there is virtually NO static. I am sitting approx. 10 feet away from the base. When I walk into a different room (approx 25 ft away) I hear a quick interval of static here and there but not too bad.I would recommend these to a friend and/or would buy them again!
It's shocking how good this digital antenna is! I tried a couple different "rabbit" ear antennas. I was getting a 5 channels and constantly moving and adjusting the antennas. One was even "amplified". I took this DB2 out of the box and sat it on my digital receiver. Now I have over 14 without even moving the antenna. And the channels are CLEAR. The antenna is not too large which is nice.
The Zuom 450 is a great product and works easily and intuitivly. However, the model being sold through Amazon has out of date maps which are hard to update. I have not yet been able to get this update working as yet and the download takes a very long time. The other problem is that it send you the most direct route and uses interstate highways when ever possible. This is ok for most travelers but motorcyclists often are looking for the less traveled route and the senic route and the route which is the most fun to ride. This is dificult to do with the Zumo 450.
I bought this flash for use with my Nikon D90. It does the job very well, but has some limitations to it that I didn't really expect. Firstly, I have to say it is an awesome flash and through iTTL it automatically syncs with my D90. The recharge time is like everyone else says and takes about 8 seconds to recharge after a full flash, but this isn't really a problem for me because I usually use it at 1/8 or 1/16. One of the major problems I noticed was with the range. It only has a 24mm - 80mm range. This is a problem for me because I have an 18-200mm, which this flash can't cover the whole range. All and all though for the price it's totally worth it.
This little dock is amazing. I needed something small to hook up to my receiver at my Tiki Bar. This little dock is well constructed, has some weight to it. I hooked it up to an older yamaha receiver and it works great. The remote control works great also, controls volume, changes songs and shuts the ipod off after use. I am using one of the older Ipod 6 gig mini's. I recommend this product highly.
The 1st time the idiot never re-contacted me. He took my money and ran - E4c earbuds are the item and DEAL APPEAL were the con artists who sold them to me and never answered my complaints. Been ripped off twice now - I am very unhappy and probably wont ever use Amazon.com again
I bought the Viewsat VS2000 Ultra Free-to-Air Satellite Receiver from Amazon and when I was trying to use it did not work and when protesting to Amazon they told me that it is to HottechDeals that I had to protest against but they don't respond to the emails I sent them. I was told to return the item by mail. So I returned by mail the equipment and I was hoping that they would return my money or that would send me an equipment that works well. But they haven't done any of the two.
These tapes are the only ones I know of that can be used in a SUPER VHS machine and their quality is high. I am particularly pleased with the batch I received from this vendor on Amazon.com, noting that none of the tapes have any imperfections upon playback. The picture quality is better than on ones I have purchased elsewhere in previous years. I am now only able to find them at a reasonable price from this particular vendor on Amazon.com. I haven't been able to find them for sale in the stores for years.
I bought a five pack of Memorex DVD+R DL's yesterday, I came home and started to use them to copy a movie with DVD CLoner 9 (which is awesome). When I went to burn the movie onto a blank Memorex disk burned the first layer or almost the first layer good only at 2.4 times when they are rated for 8X then it messed up saying the drive needs a good quality of disk to burn to (I knew that it was compatible with my burner). My burner is a Plextor 740A. All 5 disks did this in the same exact spot pretty much the disks were acting like they were only single layer and clearly said on the package they were DL. The good thing is that I just happened to buy a pack of DL Verbatim disks at the same time , good thing I did as the verbatims worked excellent at 8 speed even!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I took the CRAP Memorexes back to wal-mart today. I will not even look at or even buy Memorex blank dvd's of any type ever again.Just to be certain these are the 5 pack DL's in the more modern looking white box, the red box dvd+r DL's could be fine and I have bought these before now that I remember I did have the same problem.
Price was excellent...delivery time was great...I would do business again with this vendor.Thank you,Tom
The tape was good but it was around 10 dollars and some places sold it for 8.
This minisystem REALLY outperforms the rest! I just got mine about three weeks from now and I'm very pleased with the way the speakers sound. Consisting of a 4-way speaker system (Tweeter, Midrange, Woofer, and a Subwoofer), this baby cranks out a total of 220 watts(30watts per main speaker and 80 watts per sub). The highs are just right, and the low frequencies are reproduced very acurrately with lots of power. In addition, it has a three disc cd changer(able to change two while one's playing), dual cassette with the &quot;TMS&quot; feature from the Acura head decks, a karaoke and mic mixing system along with a jog dial. Also, there's a built in equalizer and a digital sound processor, which allows you to delay the audio signals before it reaches the speakers by milliseconds-thus creating an echoing effect. The equalizer also allows you to customize the frequency ranges you want to emphasize on (Example: you can add more on the bass and cut back on the highs if the music itself is robbed from low frequencies). And last but not least, the best part about this system is that you can listen to external sources through the Video/Aux input! This system is a definite buy for enthusiasts who want excellent sound reproduction for under 500 bucks. It's only drawback is that the housing of the dual 8&quot; subwoofers affects the bass waves--you hear it best when you sit away 5 feet+ and in front of them. The instant you walk to the side or leave the room, the bass seems to have disappeared&quot;. But compared to other systems, this one is definetly the REAL THING!!!!
Like lots of other customers I had not read the specs before my purchase and expected it to let me take instant snaps... Well, I was wrong:there's that delay before the camera fires.But what sets me apart from many of the customers here is that I like using the mirror up function, for pictures with a long telephoto lens.The delay that you get between the raising of the mirror and the firing of the camera is just not long enough, especially if you are doing a vertical frame,as you require about 10 seconds to have the camera really stable.Well, it's not the infrared controller's fault: it's the camera's.
Since i work at an electronics store, i get to test and play with these things. I personally own a 32 and 64 MB Rio 600. For the 32MB one, i get several people returning their rio 600's all the time. A few of those, their unit never worked at all, but to most they returned it about 2 months in use or more. I have had my Rio 600 32mb for 1 year and 3 months now, and it is still in great shape, and works like a charm. Why is this? It hasnt broke in 2 months because i have taken extremely good care of it. Most people's players die because they bend a small part in the hardware, such as in the batteries. So when i do anything with the batteries, i am EXTRA CAREFUL. Treat it like you are inserting batteries in a 2000 year old artifact that will crumble if you are the least bit rough on it. Don't try to insert the batteries in a hurry, either. Just be real careful, and try not to drop it. Also, be careful when insterting/taking out the usb cable and headphones also, to avoid bending anything.Player Pros/ConsPros:-Nice Appearance-Good Interface and fast connection speed-One battery thank god-Lasts long if you take good care of itCons:-32MB isnt enough, expensive expansion-Batteries dont last long and battery indicator is wrong-You have to take good care of itEnjoy
I upgraded my home network from a 10mbs hub to the 10/100 mbs switch. Just plugged the wires in and off it went. The only mistake I made was not checking Amazon first, their price is incredible. If your interested in sharing the internet, a file server, or gaming this is the right switch at the right price.
I bought this drive and ran the backup software to back up all of my music and pictures automatically. Then ran it the first time. 2 hours later it is still running. I only had 10G of data to record. It turns out that the backup software apparantly transfers data in large blocks of data that the FAT32 formatting does not handle well (FAT32 has a 4G limit). If you reformat the hard drive to NTFS, however, it will backup MUCH faster. Most drives come formatted NTFS.If you keep the drive formatted in FAT32 (and I dont know why you would), then MANUALLY backing up - by dragging and dropping, it will work MUCH faster. Less than 10 minutes (I didn't time it but it was MUCH better-else I would have returned it). So Western Digital - either make your backup software smarter or just format the hard drive to NTFS. Hey WD - how about FIXING this!!!!!
Was a very good price. Works great. Would recommend it to anyone who still likes to play old records. Sony is a quality product.
Medication my mother received in the hospital caused temporary hearing loss, preventing us from being able to communicate with her at all. We desperately searched the internet for help, and found the sound amplifier! She could hear us, Thank you!!!!
Bought for an old ds lite that's been in a drawer for a few years. Big sis got a 3ds for her birthday and now, thanks to this new charger, little sis has one too. :)
A nice product in concept and with good performance specifications. However, if what you want to plug into this surge protector had a flat, offset plug the mounting strip for the unit may prevent you from plugging it in, your wire may hit the mounting flange preventing plugging your item in. Check your plugs and look at the photos of the product to make sure your plugs will work without hitting the mounting strip. I have this same unit on other items that the plugs do fit and it works fine. I can't believe it was designed this way, what an oversight. I had to send mine back. It's useless if you can't plug into it.
It does everything and best of all comes with everything...all the electronic adapters included, headset, remote, case. There are no game cartridges to buy or carry. It's all inclusive. My 9 year old daughter can move from one acitivity to another with ease. She loves it as much as I do!!!
All I had to do was follow the instuctions and it works great!I use this USB adapter instead of my built in wireless for my laptop because I get waaaaay better range and signal quality. Plus my internal wireless card/antenna is only for 802.11b. I wanted 802.11g speeds so I bought this USB adapter and it works wonders.
This is a high quality metal filter. I am using it on a Panasonic 20 mm 1.7 lens connected to a Olympus E-PL2 micro 4 camera.This filter is a must during the Summer of 2011 with it's high , hot and intense sun. Reduces glare and reflections.
I bought this product last week and found it to be simpily amazing there were only a few cons.1. slightly bulky2. case is ummm well i cant spell atrocious but thats close enoughBut the pros greatly outnumber the cons1. massive storage2. large 3.5 in screen3. durable(i mean people are saying it breaks if you drop it duh drop an ipod it wont just break it shatters)4. great battrie life 14 audio 5 video(and if your a music junkie like me i bought a spare battrie)5. easy to control,buttons are easy to understandAll in all a great product if you like movies and music with 20 gigs i currently have 17 movies on it with about 5 gigs left for music completly awsome although not quite small enough to fit in pocket if your a girl guys we have no problem remember bulge is good. Its not quite a five but most defiantly not a 4. So the you have it i recomend this to people who dont mind a little bulk for a little buck ha ha i made a funny.... man im wierd
The overall feel of this product is great. It seems tough and of a good quality plastic material. I haven't tested the complete 26-mile range, but it worked great across fields and the voice quality seemed good. There are some downsides though. The included headset works, but it is not very comfortable and does not stay in your ear well. The weight of the microphone tends to work the earbug loose as you walk. Using high power requires you to get an FCC license by law. This is stated on one of the first pages of the user's manual.My biggest problem of all is that this radio is advertised as waterproof. Beware that their definition of "waterproof" is "can be held under light shower for 30 minutes." The designers of this radio did not put much effort into waterproofing the speaker holes. If water with any degree of force comes in contact with the unit by the speaker holes, the unit will readily take on water. Because of this you need to be careful not to drop the unit in a pond, etc, and you also need to be careful when rinsing the unit off. Either of these actions will result in the unit not working until it dries off. It can take 1 to several days to dry off depending on how much water got in.
I had lost my OEM cable and ordered two replacements - none of them worked. I guess you get what you pay :(
Speakers sound great, look great. But be aware if you have to send in one of the speakers in for repair it's a terrible process. One of the mid-range drivers broke in one of the speakers. I called, packaged up the speaker and sent it in to the Polk Audio service center. I called 2 weeks later and asked the status, the guy said he has no idea where the speaker is. Then told me there are two palates of speakers that have to be worked on still. Apparently they have one guy that fixes all of their speakers. It's now been 3 weeks and I still don't have my broken speaker back.But the speakers do sound terrific when they work, hence the 4 stars.
The new xbrite screen is much more impressive than I imagined. It is extremely bright and sharp, making pictures and video seem much more vivid than on other screens...while also allowing text to be more readable at higher resolutions.My only complaint are the covered usb and networking ports. Although it is nice that dust and other crud won't get lodged into them when packing it around, it makes it difficult to connect larger usb devices like keychain storage or a wireless mouse.Overall, it is hard to beat for style and functionality.
This product fits well on my Pioneer AVIC-920XBT, but not perfectly. It just isn't perfctly flush near the bottom, but you really can't tell. Other than that, it works great. I would recommend this product.
A good switch should require no real thought to install. You plug in, connect cat5e cables, and you're done. After that, it should work invisibly, giving you good throughput and no concerns whatsoever.This one does that. If you need a modest-cost 5-port gigabit switch, I can recommend this one without reservation.Notes: (1) If you don't need gigabit, you can get 100mb equipment pretty cheap right now. (2) Keep in mind that you use 1 port in a switch for the incoming cable, so a 5-port gives you connection to 4 devices, 8-port allows for 7 devices, etc. (Yeah, I know, it's dumb, but that's the way techies think.) (3) If you think you might need a couple more ports later, then definitely get the 8-port switch, since you don't pay that much more for the extra ports.If you're concerned about expectations for the brand -- I am generally pretty happy with DLink products. I certainly haven't had any breaking right after 1 year of use, as I have had for some other brands.
My Nvidia ge force 9400 gt 1gb started running temperature up to 98C on full load after playing COD4 and idle at 58C to 72C. I was using this graphics card for 8 months now so my choice is to claim warranty on it or change the cooling system since the stock fan that comes with it only has a small fan. I opted to just replace it with this unit, And wow my gpu now idles at 42C and full load at 50C. Played games and never goes up more that 50C now I'm thinking of overclocking and see how this thing will do. I will recommend this to my friends.
I purchased the case for my Canon Vixia HF200 camcorder. I also purchased the Canon VL-5 light which is designed for this camera. The HF200 and the light fit perfectly in the main (center) zip up area. There is a velcro separator that keeps them from touching. The side zipper has plenty of room for an extra battery, SD drive and a cable to show off you movies on the go.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Lexar Media CANADA ONLY 512MB SD CARD, like most 512MB cards, will store on average 568 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 426 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 256 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 204 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 160 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this 512MB card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
Service and delivery was great. I will install them in my boat when the weather improves. Thanks.
This camera does exactly what the product description promises and more. The battery life is very long (I have only charged it 2 times in the last 3 months that I have had it). Canon makes an excellent powershot camera.
I'm supposed to walk a lot for health reasons; I decided to start getting books on tape to pass the time while I &quot;stroll&quot; so I needed a basic cassette player. I didn't need all the fancy stuff, just a basic unit with auto-reverse. I checked many offline and online stores and this unit seemed to have all the right features and a good price. I have been pleased with its performance. It is light, buttons are well-placed, headphones are comfortable and clear. All-in-all, a terrific value.
When you have to have it you'v got to have it. I have found that it is best to use the same part when repairing something. Besides I like AMD.
perfect accessory for your lens. the screen is very clear and has no color what so ever. installation was easy and the threading was perfect for my 18-55 lens for my canon t2i.
I've had the tv for about 4 months now and I couldn't be more satisfied.The picture is great and for those people who are worried about image retention or burn in, don't. I replaced my Sony crt with this tv and I did not change any of my watching habits and I've had no problems.I did allot of research and looked at allot of other plasma's and this onebeat them all hands down!!!
This remote performs exactly as advertised. One of my components is an Olevia 47 inch TV. It is very fickle when it comes to remotes, but no problem with this remote.
The picture clearly shows a DVI-D dual link end, but both of the two I ordered had DVI-D single link connectors.I can understand slight cosmetic variations from product pictures (color, etc.) but the fact that the connector end is different than what is pictured is false advertising, plain and simple. Yes, single link is very similar in appearance, but I wanted dual link connectors, as is pictured.I will avoid this company like the plague from now on.
I have recorded numerous videos on about 25 of the DVDs and haven't had any problems at all. This product is well worth the price.
I purchase a $4 set of speakers for my daughter's ipod before Christmas. I was asked to give a product review, which I did. I gave the product 3 out of 5 stars because the sound quality wasn't that great, but I also stated in the review that they worked fine for my 13 year old daughter and that they arrived fast! I received an email from the seller "Candy Huang" asking me why I gave a bad review and why I hadn't contacted them earlier. I replied that it was "no big deal" and that I didn't want to return the speakers. I was harassed with a series of emails asking me to remove the feedback in exchange for a $2 credit. After the 3rd email, I gave in and just removed the feedback so she would stop bothering me. Did I get a credit???? NO! I don't care about a $2 credit folks...but what a horrible way to conduct business! DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THESE PEOPLE! And if you do, beware of leaving negative feedback! I'm sure I will be harassed by them again for leaving this review, but I just wanted to warn others. Thanks for reading.
recieved lamp quicklyput it in and it worksi will order again if i need anothercouldnt beat the price
its no bad itembut the photo in sea very dark
This is a great cable. I used it to connect my laptop that has an HDMI port to my HD television. The cables I saw in Walmarts, Radio Shacks, Best Buys, etc were upwards of $30. That is some serious price gouging! You'll be very happy that you bought your cable from an online retailer instead of paying 30X what it's worth in a department or electronics store.
This cartridge was refilled. Box and packaging was poor, but cartridge is useable, unlike the other two cartridges I purchased
I've had my rr-us380 for almost a year and recently needed to reinstall the voice editing software. When I couldnt find the installer cd I assumed I'd be able to download from the panasonic site, after all the software would only really be useful to someone who had bought their hardware. After a frustrating amount of time looking for that I finally landed on an email form for support and sent an email asking how I could obtain the software. Actually, the form didn't give any feedback after hitting submit so I kind of assumed I had sent...Two days later I called their toll free number at 1-800-211-pana and spent a good half hour wending from parts to support to other departments through their jeckyl and jeeves like voice menu system (which doesnt "understand" operator or other or...). Support sent me to sales, sales disconnected me, then sales sent me to support. Finally Katy in sales broke the news to me: the part (for the software I can only use on the device I bought from them) is $25 plus shipping of $6... for something I had hoped I'd quickly download off their site. (Note that the "manual" is a single 11x16 page you -can- download free as a pdf. All I need here is the software installer.)That is really horrible service. They could have gotten me for the $25 particularly if I hadn't had to have -worked- so hard to find out it would cost me (and especially if it was a key for immediate download...) but having to work to find that I would have to pay for software media (the software I already own...) was really bad. Then there's the $6 "handling" fee that tells me I'll have to wait on some delivery service rather then downloading... grrrr....That said I'll confess: this is great hardware. It's extremely convenient and the software (despite a -horrible- glitzy and unintuitive interface) it extremely usefull. I'm going to go now, and talk myself into buying an Olympus. But I'm not sure I'll succeed (they might still get their $31 filthy lucre from me).
HORRIBLE... Simply has horrible interference in any station you may use....I tryed everything to fix it... nothing can remove the horrible noise at higher volumes... something sounding like snaps on the radio... If you buy it... I will loose your money.I've entered in a lot of forums and communities about this equipment and all customers there were having this problem....It doesn't deserve 1 point star... My nokia n8 transmits better FM signal than this product (Which has been made to exclusivelly transmit FM signal)Horrible... lost of money.
I have been reading the Strobist (www.strobist.blogspot.com) for inspiration to take my flash off camera. I have been using one of the Gary Fong Lightspheres with great results in casual portraits at gatherings or events. But for more formal portraits, I'd like to be able to do some side lighting, and yet keep it simple and mobile. Goal 1 was to get the flash off the camera, and onto a stand. I debated whether to go the more expensive route of radio control, but decided that for the first round, this would be fine. So far, in experiments around the house, it works great - there are limitations as to range and visibility, but it is not as if there needs to be direct line of sight between the STE2 and the flash.As mentioned in another review, the battery CR25 is a little unusual, but I found it at BestBuy - just be aware that you can't get them at the hardware store.What's neat is that you can adjust flash compensation through this unit, via your camera, if it is capable. So if you shoot manual or in assist modes, you can easily dial the flash up or down by two F-stops by changing the setting on your camera (check whether your camera is capable of this - I know the 40D and 5DMkII are).So I would say that for a modest price you can get the flash off the camera, and have some fun with better light setups. Next for me will be a second flash, and then you can also adjust ratios between the two flashes on the STE2 without touching the flashes.
I have had my silver apple ipod mini since christmas and i have over 780 songs uploaded on it so far. This is a very slick and very handy mp3 player. The scroll wheel in my mind is almost revolutionary in how simple it is to navigate with. It is so simple to transfer music onto your ipod all you do is plug it in to your usb port and itunes automatically transfers the songs straight onto it. My biggest and ONLY gripe withthe ipod mini is the battery life. Simply put the battery life completely sucks. Unless you are willing to run your battery COMPLETELY down until it is barely running you will get about 5 hours max out of a normal battery charge 3 1/2 or 4 if you are using the backlight at all. The backlight seriously sucks up the battery extremely!!! Iwill have to get a car adapter for it to charge with if i am on any road trip, but the thing is a little cigarrete lighter charger for your ipod mini will cost you over 40.00!!! Kind of expensive hardware after you just got done laying down almost 300 bucks for the mini. But like i said the battery is my only gripe and this is def the coolest christmas present i have gotten in a long time!!
even for the price....Not worth it.The first time I switched it over to battery power the switch malfunctioned. Obviously, now I can't use it without an electrical outlet near by. Sound is nowhere nearly as clear as most reviews stated. Sounds like tin cans when turned anywhere over half volume. On sale for $28.00 you don't really expect much but when you see the original price was over $60.00 you would expect to be able to turn it at least a little past half volume and have the switches work more then once. I honestly didn't have high expectations, I expected, maybe,$25.00 sound and quality, which isn't much, but got $2.50 sound and quality. Don't waste your money.
The cable served its purpose well -- and has other purposes as well. The length is appreciated. No complaints at all!
outer case is what i would normally expect on 6awg wire...and the strands inside are what i would normally expect from 8awgi purchased this knowing it was not marked correctly (wire fits perfectly in 8awg terminal's) outer case fits perfectly in 4awg terminals so just be aware you are getting what you pay for
These charge in any charger that I have used.All of my Lenmars lasted a long time, longer then the other name brand rechargeable batteries that I have used, and I still have 2 or 3 around that are holding a good charge after nearly 10 years.
Great Watch, this is my fourth, I have bought other models for different purposes and they are accurate and deliver all the performance I have required of them.
The Trackman creates a psychedelic experience for those who are so used to a conventional mouse that it feels like part of the hand.You unpack Trackman and the first things you notice are size, shape and colors. If Frank Gehry were to design a mouse, this would be it. Sitting on the table, it looks like a miniature Gehry building. Fascinating!The main fascination comes from using it. When I started, Trackman felt perfectly formed for my hand. It felt as good as it looked. But my mind was not used to the way it works. Trackman doesn't move, it stays in one place. The user's thumb on the trackball replaces the dragging motion of a conventional mouse.Sounds like a simple swap. No dragging the mouse over pad or table; instead a ball swivels in a socket.It took three days of practice to unhook my brain from conventional mouse dragging, so that I could start using Trackman intuitively. During that time, I had to press down firmly on Trackman, to prevent my subconscious mind from dragging it across the table. Dragging Trackman is like walking the cat. You just don't do that. It stays where it sits, like Buddha, and fulfills.And boy, does it! Once you lose the subconscious urge to drag Trackman, there's no going back. Its comfort, speed and accuracy are superior to conventional mousing that I was used to. By the way, the left and right mouse buttons and scroll wheel are where you want them. That doesn't change.I recommend Trackman to anybody who is ready for a better input device. Be sure to take a few days to get used to it.
Every thing went as planed. I received my package the day after I ordered it, and the filter fitted onto my new purchased 50mm 1.4 sigma lens - Perfect! I would recommend this to everyone! Great company!
pros: good sound, cheap.cons: uncomfortable band that hurts your ears after a while.
A couple of quick hits on the equipment:1) Unit is considerably bigger than the Roady2, but the display is bigger and the buttons are easier to use.2) Jump button is an excellent idea, it switches to traffic right when the report is due to start.3) Home and Car reception has been excellent in the NYC area, with some dropouts in Manhattan. I use the FM transmitter cable, and have had no problems with it, no small feat in NYC.4) Had no problem installing into my 2005 Altima. Slapped the antenna onto the roof, ran the wire through the rear door molding, under the passenger seat to the unit. For the home, put the antenna on my windowsill and reception is fine.5) Three bands of presets. I use seperate bands for music, sports and news.And on the service:1) Much stronger music programming than XM, based on the 3-day internet trials I took on both services. I find myself listening to the Spectrum and Sirius Disorder the most. Plenty of offerings for my wife, and a channel for the kid's music. The Jazz and Classical offerings are solid.2) The news and entertainment offerings are basically the same for Sirius and XM.3) Sirius has a stronger sports package, with the NFL, NCAA, NBA and NHL.4) XM has an additional fee for premium channels, while Sirius does not.5) XM charges for internet streams, Sirius does not. It must be noted that Sirius currently only streams its music channels.
Since two years I own the Canon EOS-1, which I bought for my book (available on Amazon - nudge, nudge, wink, wink) research trips. You will find my EOS-1 review on Amazon too. With the Rebel XTi (or 400D in the rest of the world) there is now a high quality camera with the same resolution at the tenth of the price. I bought the XTi on Amazon and have used it now for some time. I bought a Sigma DC 18-200mm zoom-lens, which is like a 27-300mm because of the smaller CCD than the EOS-1. I can highly recommend the Sigma lens because it makes the XTi an amazingly small, light but complete package that I carry around in my rucksack, which I could never do with my EOS-1.The picture quality and ease of use it absolutely amazing! In everyday conditions I cannot see a difference between the EOS-1 (which was $9000 when I bought it two years ago) and the XTi. The software is much easier to use and the camera works really well in fully automatic. The in-built flash is very good and battery life is excellent, given the small battery. I will post a few images I shot with it. I did virtually no editing on those except clipping to make them smaller. I did also buy the Canon EF 10-22mm because I need a lot of wide-angle and I will review that seperately. It is a great lens to go with the XTi.Does that make the EOS-1 obsolete? No. Mostly because it has the high quality AF lenses and a full size CCD for much better colour quality and sensitivity. There is now a EOS-1 Mark2 and I will have to think about upgrading to the next model a year down the line. Sigh!
Just received the Panasonic PV-V4660, which is in very good condition and included the original remote and manual. The VCR was extremely easy to set up and operate. With no DVR here, the VCR comes in handy for recording a show. Also like the built-in tuner; no converter/cable box needed for basic/expanded cable [not sure about the higher-numbered channels]. Finally, it's nice to still enjoy a great VHS collection. Hopefully this VCR will last a long time.
This armband provides good protection to the nano via a skin that the nano slides into and a rigid clear protector that fits over the screen (stays in place by pressure from the skin pressing down on rubberized edges of the protector).It works well for jogging and working out. The neoprene (better than leather for sweaty workouts) armband fits well on my upper arm (6' 200lb) and seems pretty adjustable to other size arms. It is a bit awkward to silde the nano into the skin while keeping the screen protector in place. I first began sliding the nano into the armband mount but found that difficult to keep the screen protector in place so I now just clip it in which seems to work fine. It has tried to come loose from the armband a couple of times but I think this was due to not ensuring the nano was fully seated into the armband.I have only used the armband for about 3 weeks now and I am satisfied at this point, I am only giving 4 stars due to the screen protector being scuffed out of the package and there could have been better documentation included. Also on another note, apple should have centered the hold button on the top of the nano because almost all protectors I have seen make it somewhat difficult to access the button and this one is no exception. The button is next to the upper left edge and any decent protector has to almost cover this area to work properly.All in all you will be satisfied with the armband and remember for the price your are getting a skin for everday protection of the nano and a good armband also so it's a solid value.
Okay, so here's how this player breaks down:ProsMP3's - Great length of play, most sound fine, fast loadingCD's - Standard features, as expectedDurability - Well it lasted a year, see below. Worked after the drop.Batteries - Nice that you don't have to open it up and pull out the disc to change the batteries.Sound - digital control is nice.ConsMP3's - Doesn't play all songs, some get cut off. I often listen to books on cd -> mp3. This is exactly how windows media player cuts off these same files, when winamp plays them just fine. These are encoded by the lame encoder and should be fine; however, it seems when this player hits a certain thing it will skip to the next track (especially with VBR) or it will continue to play after the track is done.Sometimes if you play the same file again, it will play fine, which is quite odd. Since this player doesn't allow fast forwarding through mp3's this is really irritatingWith no support for ID-3v2 tags and partial support for ID-3v1 the mp3 support still leaves lots of room for improvement. Also, trying to sort files such that they play in a specific order is a pain. I finally had to make the id-3 tags the same as the file names, with 2 leading 0's. Also, when on random, the same file will play twice or three times quite often.Having only 24 spots for programming isn't sufficient, I use this player every day for 8 hours a day, and stopping to re-program every 30 minutes is unacceptable.CD's - This player starts playing at the beginning of the track rather than the point at which you stopped. CD's use more battery power also.Durability - This morning I dropped this on the joint between the top and the bottom. The drop was only about 2 feet, and the top of the clamshell fell off. When I tried to put the spring back in and re-attach the top, the plastic snapped. While I may get another Panasonic, it won't be this model.Sound - No options other than super bass. The volume is quite low. If you use the headphones that come with it, the sound is a little better, but still it should be louder.Controls - finding the correct buttons on the player can be difficult in the dark. Controls on the headphones would be nice (and is on another model.)Overall -For the price, it's decent, but don't get it if you're looking for a mp3 cd player that gives you real control.
i love this product...works great with my dazzle...[...] watch my video...call of duty modern warfare 2 sniper montage thexxlukeinator is what the video is called
This mouse comes with two batteries. Logitech probably realized the relative short battery life and compensated by supplying an extra battery to swap out if the first starts to fade. This works if the second battery is good. Not in the one I purchased. One battery simply won't charge. I contacted Logitech and requested a replacement battery (it's under warranty -whatever good that does). They told me to contact the retailer -for a replacement battery?!? No help there:Pack up the mouse and mail it back to the seller (Amazon in my case) and have them send me a replacement mouse?!? A bit of overkill isn't it? I just need a battery. Logitech will not put a battery in the mail and send it to me. Period!
Very happy with the Nano. It was a gift for my girlfriend and she enjoys it thoroughly. She struggled a little with the volume being to low, which was disappointing--till I played with the settings a little (I am a tech specialist, so it's second nature to tinker) and found that there was a second (master) volume setting that limits the output volume that is normally used when listening- Raised that and happy listening!Good buy, good product, good amazon!
This organizer is ok but it could be better. The largest compartment on the bottom is not large enough to hold a standard Rand McNally road map. It does not stay attached on the bottom of the seats all that well either. Not as great as I expected it to be.
This is a no frills case that will hold your laptop just fine. So far I've noticed no new dings or scratches on my 15" Powerbook. While the padding feels a little thin and my computer isn't completely snug, for the price, you really can't beat this case.
The adapters are useless without a voltage reducer and I wish this would have been specified. To drag these all the way to Australia to learn that we needed to purchase a voltage reducer to avoid destroying our items was a disappointment.
WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge is an effective and low cost solution to deliver quality sound from your computer to an acoustic system over the air or wire. However due to a complexity of the software protection (e.g. firewalls, gateways, etc.) placed on your computer making the bridge work may become a pain in the neck. Linksys does not aknowledge such a complexity nor offers a quick fix or a solution on how to fight this problem. Otherwise it is lovely device if you know how to make it working.
You can take soooooooooo many pictures......great, great, great.I love using my camera now, do not have to worry about running out of memory when I am using it.
My wonderful Gateway Solo 1150 finally gave up and the repair shop offered the Presario C301NR for $499, just $200 more than the repairs would have been.The wider keyboard is a bit of a stretch if you have small hands. But my main complaint is with the color. The blues are fairly true, but the FFCC00 is actually orange instead of yellow. Disappointing because I use that color throughout my website, often coordinating the print with particular photographs.Color really matters to me but I am loath to change it on my site as all the Gateways, Toshibas, Dell and Macs I have checked out show the correct hues.For the price and all the features, this is a fine laptop.
Can't really complain for only $1.67! Cable works great, projects 1080p high definition, sound was good. The product came a day earlier than expected. Free shipping. My only concern is the life span of this cable. It's the skinniest HDMI cable I've ever seen which is why I'm concerned.. I don't expect it to last much longer than a year. But other than that it's worked great. I'll update as soon as the cable goes bad or if I experience any issues.
Great sound, very comfortable and easy to use.Very high quality of sound but not as much base as theShure 2c which I had before.
. -This USB kit has useful adapters, plus a plain (Male-Female notice!) USB cable for connecting ports. It is useful for connecting cameras and other peripherals, when you may not have "original" cords with you, or (as in my case) when using one peripheral (or camera) at two or more separate sites. [Why do device connectors come in so many different sizes?]. -It performed as advertised.. -It WOULD be nice if they had supplied a little pouch for storing the kit, or some other means of keeping it all together (e.g., a better designed plastic package). [Part of the reason I got this is that the USB cords I have can be in only one place at a time, and it is hard to carry multiple cords with you whenever you travel; or to choose quickly the ONE that you need. As presented, this kit does NOT lend itself to travel, and I can see myself easily losing an adapter or two as time goes by....] The plastic "wrap" it comes in has a little "flap" in the back, over the compartment for the CABLE, so that you could keep the cable wrapped tightly in that compartment between uses; but it escapes me how the adapters can stay in that package once you open it up. The 4 adapters do snap in, to a little plastic tray inside the outer plastic. So, if you open the outer plastic VERY CAREFULLY, you CAN use this package to carry the kit around--but they should have thought this out much better in my opinion..... -This kit is labeled "6-in-1" but there are only 5 pieces. The cable itself is Male-Female. [Hard to see in the product photos, there are 3 "mini" USB adapters going to a Male USB at the other end; plus one adapter going to a Female USB connector.] I guess they mean that there are 6 ways to put the parts together including just using it as a USB cable? Or, as one of the adapters can be "ganged" with any one of the other 3 to make an "additional" adapter, maybe that's it?. -The price was reasonable, and compared to some products, well below what it would cost to buy the components separately. In short, I would RECOMMEND this item as an "emergency" stand-by. You just never know when you might want to download something from your camera, or from a device belonging to you or work or a friend....
Works as expected. I use it for my kids to watch iPod videos. The picture could be clearer, but that is more a function of the iPod... Have not tried the DVD player yet, or any other inputs. I have thought of buying a second one, but I would need to buy another Generation 5 iPod Video (anything later, ie. 80GB iPod Video (Generation 5.5 ??) will not play video on this unit)....
Thank You! As always my product arrived on time and is just fine.I ordered this particular Sunpak Tele-Conversion Lens kit to add a variety of zoom to my video camera.It's really made a difference. I have a professional touch now. lolWhen I make my first featre film maybe I can upload it to Amazon video review. Yikes :)
This is my first Amazon review. I cannot recommend this product enough. I have tried it in professional settings (the XTi is my backup camera) and it has NEVER let me down. Don't waste your money on the original CANON grip. Save your $$$. Remember, just as with the original grip you can store the XTi's battery door inside the grip so you will never lose it. I got the version that came with two batteries. The supplied batteries are excellent and never seem to run out. You will not be sorry you got this. I hated the feel of the XTi till I added the grip. I dare those who say the materials are cheap quality to submit to a blind (folded?) test. If you are one of those people who likes to buy a brand for the sake of it, don't get this grip. But if you own an XT/XTi and actually use it then don't think twice.
I've been a big fan of Sony's Palm devices since the 710C came out...truly a superb device that I've enjoyed for a long time. Now that the NR70V can be found for less than it was originally released for, I decided to try it out. And I haven't been disappointed in the least! This is truly a head-turning PDA. Let's look at some highlights:1. Awesome screen. No device of any kind can rival the 320x480 screen of this Clie. Colors are vivid and bright. One issue is the shading at the top of the screen, particularly noticeable when you first get it. Not so bad once you are used to it.2. Virtual graffiti. The first color Palm to feature this. Very nicely implemented, shows your graffiti strokes as you write. Even better, you can customize the graffiti area with other skins. I love the Fitaly keyboard and use this. The negative is that Sony did not upgrade the standard apps to allow for fullscreen. However, a lot of add-on applications do make use of this capability now, and it is really awesome to see. Full screen launchers, datebooks, file managers, games, image viewers, ebook readers, and more are available.3. Built-in camera. The resolution is not the best, but what a great feature to have! I look forward to new Clies that have even better cameras, but for the price, I'm not complaining at all about this one. It allows you to save the photos to the memory stick, and you can save in either the PictureGear format, or as a jpg (my preference).4. MP3 player. Again, something that is not easy to find on Palms. I had this on my 710C and it really was pretty good. Turn off the screen, and enjoy! I just wish it would handle WMAs as well as MP3s.5. Add-on software. Some really nice additional software. The remote control software is great, I was able to set up most of my devices without a hitch (would like to have a Tivo control as well though). Gmovie is kind of [bad], I'd recommend getting Kinoma player instead. The sound utility program does the job. Did I mention the improved sound on this device is awesome?! Much better than the typical Palm bleeps and blips.6. Flip Screen. Takes a little getting used to. Not sure how much I will use the extra keyboard, and the keys are not the best... but overall did not have too much problem with it. Again, it's a real head-turner when people see it and the design is what allows for that large, lovely screen.7. Memory. 16 Meg of Ram (15 available) is very nice to have. Don't be fooled by PPCs that have more, 15 meg on a Palm lets you add a TON of stuff! Add a 128 meg memory stick (or 2 or 3) and you can load up on Palms apps and games till the cows come home. I'd prefer SD cards since they go higher than 128 meg and are more compact, but if using this nice machine means being stuck with Sony's [bad] MS, I can live with that. I would like more Flash memory free, although there are programs that let you free some up (somewhat dangerous and voids the warranty).8. Speed. Twice as fast as other OS 4 Palm devices with decent battery life still. You won't be waiting for stuff to happen on this one!9. OS 4. Okay, the OS 5 devices are out, and the new Sonys look very cool, the Tungsten too. But you won't have any compatibility problems on this one. And you won't pay as much. I personally prefer to wait and let other people be the beta testers for OS 5 and wait for the next round of devices, and give developers time to upgrade their applications.Overall, this is truly a ground-breaking device, not just forPalms, but all PDAs. The design, the built-in camera, sounds, speed, lots of memory all make it well worth considering.
I was under the impression this was similar to a GorillaPod, and it is not even close. It is very small and light, which is nice, but it is SO small and SO unflexible that it is practically worthless.Save your money and put it towards a GorillaPod. I bought one after being VERY disappointed by this, and I couldn't be happier with it.
This was an accessory for a 16-35mm F/2.8L Canon lens that I purchased (separately). The filter works well during the day in bright light and otherwise conditions where the particular wavelength of blue-green light is not present.. When in the dark - whether setting it up for long exposures of the night sky or for birthday pictures with the candles lit up - I still have to remove the filter to avoid ghosting. However, at this price point, I don't expect the filter to handle this and it's kind of understood that I need to do this.Why buy this ? I travel a lot - with my lenses and in my experience, having an extra layer of glass over the lens in itself makes it easier to clean and one less thing to bother when considering minor spills (or people trying to check out your lenses) . When I do need that clarity, I take the lens filter off, take a picture and back on goes the filter after it's temporary housing in my back pocket.I've had previous lenses banged up (18-55 kit lenses .. in the infancy of the art) and another lens with milk shake on it (lens face down on a McD's table + clumsy skier friend = Milk shake accident ) where a UV filter has resulted in lesser pain and loss. So I'd recommend this product if you know when to take it off and when to keep it on. It does it's job and let's you do yours.[EDIT 03/07/2012] The filter did it's job when my lens skid off a bench onto a hardwood floor. It was inside it's leather cover but it was still a hard drop. The filter took the impact and shattered keeping the lens safe. I ordered another one and is on it's way.Please note : the filter does have ghosting issues and that's true with all but the most expensive filters. The filters I use are for lens protection - both in case of accidents as well as to protect the glass from everyday grime and dust. When I'm shooting low-light, I take off the filter and put on the lens hood - works like a charm !
I've had this for 8 months and I haven't had any problems. The print is fine. There should be a way to enlarge the print on screens using your computer if you find it too small but it looks like standard print to me.
Buy these labels ONLY if you have the aforementioned Label Kit. This is ONLY a refill kit, and will not work standalone! Not only is there no software/templates ANYWHERE, but the hole in the center of the label is larger than the CD hole, meaning there is no easy way to apply these labels (unless you have the full kit, of course).Matthew
This is the first underwater digital camera that I would consider affordable for causal users. We go snorkeling every summer and have used disposable film cameras for our underwater photography, with mixed results. I took this camera to Mexico this year and was generally pleased with the results. I did have trouble composing my shots, as the LCD viewfinder was useless underwater. The controls need improvement as well and there needs to be some kind of a bright indicator light telling you the camera is on and ready to shoot.
The product certainly is effective in keeping others from seeing what you are working on in your computer. It is difficult to determine the difference in the two sides however. I do like how handy it is to slip into place once the holders have been put onto the monitor.
I purchased this to provide an extension for an Allen Heath ZED 12FX audio board in my rehearsal studio. The Tripp Lite works perfectly, absolutely no dropouts, disconnects or errors. I also have a Punchlight USB recording indicator lamp which requires 250mA to function and the Tripp Lite U026-016 passes plenty of power and the Punchlight worked perfect. No problems with data transfer either. Obviously these types of cables aren't intended for heavy current devices and can only pass what is left of the 500mA hub supply after the cable's requirements, which seem to be low in this case.Tripp Lite U026-016 is an excellent quality cable. Plug & play with no problems, can't beat that.
I got this camera as a gift and I am very happry with it.
This a great basic DVD player and should prove to be reliable. The problem mentioned by some reviewers of alternating brightness has nothing to do with the player. This is caused by Macrovision Copy-Protection and can affect your TV's picture even with a direct connection between the DVD player and TV on some TV models. I worked with Macrovision on this and got nowhere. I finally got a Macrovision-Killer and that fixed the problem.
Fast lense at a decent price. Can't go wrong with this one.
I had an older version of this (1.0) which worked just fine to switch between a Mac (USB) and a PC (PS/2). I got a second one which was 1.1. I've never been able to get the 1.1 unit to work reliably on a PS/2 system, although the USB system seems okay. The mouse becomes very erratic after switching with no way to recover other than a reboot. Working with Belkin technical support, I heard that they'd changed a IC in the 1.1 version which caused the behavior differences. After the usual grasping at straws (change mouse, change mouse drivers, etc.), they admitted that they couldn't get it to work for me. Their only suggestion was that I should change my computer to use USB. Well, if you have two USB-only computers, I think you can get a cheaper unit.
The printer was very much over-sold by HP sales support reps. Now that I have the printer and use it everyday, it isn't all that was promised to be.I need to create a number of PDF files from scans and was fully assured that this would not be a problem, yet it has become a problem. The scanner itself is slow and not very intuitive.Tech support was insulting, especially the center in Canada. The rep was so condescending, interruptive and acted like he was doing ME a favor by merely taking my call. I won't even get into the center over seas except they need to learn to understand the English language.Set up was fairly easy and even the basic user could handle it. The SW for the printer has created many issues with my XP system and to get HP to get that fixed is not an easy task. I constantly get printer errors that ends up shutting down the printer or my system, so BE VERY AWARE of this.I'm assuming there are better systems out there but I went by the review I read on CNET.
Not much I can say except that it holds steady on my shoes and the Nike+ sensor fits snugly inside. Haven't had a single issue on any runs. I'm able to calibrate quickly and the sensor is also recognized quickly. Makes these technological runs all the more easier instead of hindering them. Holds up well to dirt and water too, since I mostly run trails.
This Netgear switch has been in service for well over a year and continues to work flawlessly. As with any plug-n-play device, when it works perfectly (as descibed in their literature and manual) from day one, life is good and you are happy with the purchase.Bruce Cole
I've had at least 5 pairs of these headphones. They have great bass and very good sound quality for the price. They're geared towards listeners of bass heavy music - if you're a rap fan you'll absolutely love these.There is one problem though. As I mentioned before, I've gone through 5+ pairs of these headphones. The build quality is absolutely horrendous. I count myself lucky to keep a pair intact for 2 months. The only reason I keep buying them is the price; I pick up a pair for a few bucks every time I'm in between pairs of higher-end headphones. My most recent pair lasted a whopping two weeks before the plastic casing on one of the earbuds split apart. After that happens I can usually keep them together for another week or two before the wires break.If they could do something, anything, to up the durability of these headphones they would be incredible. For now I grudgingly give them only 3 stars.
The cables were delivered in a timely manner, and seem to be of great quality for the price! Bought 2 incase 1 didn't work, and then ended up using one for my DVR and one for my DVD player. Would definitely purchase again.
People who love to listen to a broad spectrum of music must definitely buy these. The headsets are probably the best I have owned and are comfortable, light and fit perfectly around the ears.These offer best sound quality with a sturdy and light frame.The only complaint I have was the huge and heavy jack adapter that you need to attach between the original headphone jack and the standard aux jack. This is quite a heavy assembly and ends up bending the standard jack pin. You need to keep on rotating the jack assembly to avoid a bend in one direction.All in all awesome product.
I've been using these in my Dell OptiPlex system for over a year with no problems. Great buy. I would recommend if they are compatible with your system.
I have waited to purchase a mp3 player because I was not willing to pay $100+ for a 64mb memory pack. I wanted more flexibility. I wanted to have a large amount of music at my fingertips. Solid state memory, because of it's pricing was not the option. Additionally, I didn't want to get something that would skip when I go running. Because I do use my mp3 player when I run, size was an issue as well. The HipZip meets all of those requirements. It's about time someone filled that gaping hole in the mp3 player market. Up to this point, there has not been a good solution to my problem. Thanks Iomega!
I work in an office cubicle surrounded by many other cuibles and my hearing is poor. Therefore everytime I hear a desk phone ring, I have to stop and pickup the receiver to see if it is my phone ringing. With this little beauty on my desk a quick glance and I know if it is my phone or somebody elses that is ringing. It also works well when I have my headphones on. A glance and you KNOW.Don't let the comments about the connector stop you. The plug may be just a bit smaller that the normal RJ plug but it works just fine. Don't forget to order a splitter if this sensor will share a phone line.
I myself wanted to know more about the product, so I emailed memorex and they sent me the specs for it. I have one now and am happy with it. It does not have the 2-3 sec delay between songs and Batteries last approx. 4-5 hours.
The bc72xlt scaner is a very good scaner and I thiick it should be reted 5 stars. The person how buys this scaner will very happey and till everyone about it.You can packup everything with this scaner! For this price its very good.IF you go to WALLMART.com you will see when its in sale they have it for $99.89 I wash I know about this before!
The product never worked, so I had to try and exchange it or something. I lost on this deal
I love this thing!! It's great, the slot underneath is great to hold hard drives, phones, papers, etc. It is very comfortable and buts my computer at the perfect angle.
I dont see any reason not to score fine, it does what it says it will... ive connected my PC to my 32" LCD and it works fine...
It works well but I just wish we could use it farther away from the camera. The range of detection is really not great...
I do not speak English, but very good service.It was the product I was expecting.I arrive at the stipulated time.
Item broke in less than 2 months. HDD ERROR...... Too good to be true.My COBY MP-C951 20 GB MP3 player works like a charm. Being in the military and having limited funds. This item is worth what I paid for it. Great sound and video quality. Durable when working out in the gym or while running. Very easy to upload music and videos. Charge lasts all day long with continous use. I recommend this item.
This is a great stereo. It sounds great and has alot of power and i especcially love the subwoffer. The mp3 cd playback is great and you can just fill load 3 mp3 cd's into the changer and just listen for hours.Great value for the money
Back last year, Christmas time. My mother in law purchased a "Durabrand" Desktop Stereo. She is from the days where "Stores stand behind their product, you don't need a receipt" type of POLICIES for RETURNS! Can I just tell you what H#LL I went through to return this item? First, the company that MADE the product in Indianapolis claims "It isn't one of our model numbers. Try calling WMCorp. to find the CORRECT number". I told the guy "Sir, the sticker on the back of the unit and my warranty information said to contact you or mail in the product in question." He then said, "MA'AM...I'm sorry but if you mailed it into us, we would have just shipped it back to you as THIS is NOT our PRODUCT." STuck with a unit that no longer worked (by the way, this was just about 3 months ago that this all occured) I had to climb to H#LL and BACK to get it resolved. I had to whine and complain to Corp. and back and forth this went on for over 3 weeks until I finally got to take in the unit, get a $50 dollar price amount slapped on it and paid an additional $20 bucks for a JVC. Not to mention the humiliation that I had to endure as the "manager" on duty questioned "ARE YOU SURE YOU GOT THIS FROM WM? (as by the way...NO ONE ELSE MAKES OR SELLS DURABRAND!)" I said "Yes, my mother in law is absolutely sure". Save yourself the trouble and buy (if you MUST get this item)another item of equal value with a REAL name attached to the product (Panasonic, JVC, Sony) or DO NOT LOSE THE RECEIPT, BOX, MANUAL and ANYTHING ELSE THAT CAME WITH THE UNIT. I would not wish the same H#LL I received on you!
I bought this during the Holiday season to make use of my spare time catching up with Movies of the last few years. I found the player has lived up to the Panasonic brand name. Great features at a good price. Great value ! I have the following observations about the product:1. Good quality picture output. Played scratched DVD with ease while others (Like Samsung DVD P231) were just not able to do that. In fact, I replaced my Samsung with the Panasonic S25.2. Ease of operation directly on the DVD Player is good. Not so on the remote.Some of the remote control commands are difficult to navigate. I would say, it needs getting used to.3. Audio output is not to my expectation. I would have to increase the volume atleast a couple of notches on my tv set in order to hear the dialogs clearly.4. Response time from the remote is a little delayed5. The player's noise is a little pronounced during very quiet scenes6. Plays multiple formats pretty well especially VCDs and CDRs. Have not tried the other formats.Overall a big thumbs up for this model.
I used to work for Best Buy in the Home Theatre department. If there was one thing I hated was to see an old couple (Ages 68 on up) coming my way looking for a TV. I would always try and convince them to take a look at the new flat-panel TV's - but they would always walk toward this dinasour! Don't get me wrong, it has a good picture, decent sound, but there is one but! IT WEIGHS A FREAKIN' TON! OMG, it is so HEAVY!I Have a 50" Sony XBR LCD and I move that thing with ease by myself. This thing you need a crane!Hey, if you want big and bulky - be my guest, but break down and spend a little extra and get a flat panel, save your energy for something more constructive.
As a 60 year old gamer I'am rather fussy about quality of all things associated with my gaming using x-box. The spherex system is really outstanding. It is designed for games. It does the job of emersing ones self into the game and with a HD tv it makes any game rock big time. Example: bullets whiz past your head and you hear them hit the wall behind you. I like this system so much I can hardly wait for my 10 year old Bose system in the TV room to die so I can replace it with a Spherex too.
I read a few other reviews on this before I bought it and absolutely don't regret it. I'm a bigger guy (6ft 220lbs) and even though my arms aren't massive they are above average. I've had problems with armbands fitting before and this one is the exception. It fits snugly with room to spare for adjustment. It does bounce a lot when running but didn't actually slip. It took a bit of getting used to. I kept feeling like it needed to be adjusted but it never actually moved. lol. Overall I am very pleased with this armband.
I'll give it 4 stars because I don't know when it will quit on me. Its really a great machine. My old one broke down after 6 years (yeah that long). I'm hoping this one will last as long. It doesn't have the 19 micron heads that my old unit had but the picture is pretty stable. It has all the standard features that most VCRs have. The multiple inputs are very handy since I am using this to transfer old tapes to DVD. One con is that it ejects tapes very noisily, with tin sounds that betray the quality of its inner parts. Its body does not feel very sturdy, and it is very lightweight. Amazon delivered very swiftly. It was ordered at the end of one week and it arrived within the next week. I am very appreciative of Amazon's shipping process. Thank You.
This little gadget works great. I have used it over a handful of times and everytime I get gitty with excitement to finally be in a picture with my baby for once. Sometimes it gets an attitude if its blocked by too much stuff, but most of the time it snaps away with no problem at all. I highly recommend this remote control!
It is great that this product is under 80 dollars and works for the mac. However the picture quality is low, the speed isn't great and it has a problem adjusting to light in any situation.
I needed a center channel to complete my 5.1 surround but it so happened that this one came w/ rear speakers as well. It was hard to find a center channel alone comparably priced, let alone one w/ rear speakers also. The rear speakers are not huge but they get the job done and everything sounds great. I just ran 2 pairs of fronts and used the rears that came w/ this package. Even if you are only going to use the center I'd say it's still worth the price. Free S&H from Amazon never hurts.
We don't go on any long trips without "Jill" any more. She's great - quite helpful in North America, and totally invaluable in Europe, where the signage in some countries is difficult to interpret at times.You already know how great the Garmin products are in North America - so I won't waste your time on that.Where Jill has really helped us out it on trips to Europe. I have had her guide me through Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Czech Republic thus far, without any difficulties. Quite impressed at her database - I often go orienteering, which takes me well off the beaten path and onto back roads that other GPS systems didn't have in their databases. For example, in Czech this year, some friends rented a car in Prague with on-board GPS, while I rented one without and brought along Jill instead (a good savings there already, by the way). We were quite surprised to find that their GPS (rented in Czech) only had major roadways and larger cities on it, while Jill was able to navigate us successfully through the back roads and forests of the country.If you need to travel a lot, and especially if you need to drive alone in a new country, then you ought to have a GPS with you. And this Garmin series is quite impressive, both in terms of features and database. They are also quite readable on the move, and very portable (and durable). I travel often with this GPS unit, and definitely don't baby it. It's tough, and has withstood a fair bit of abuse at our hands. When the time comes to replace this unit, another Garmin will definitely be coming our way.
I was looking for a Camcorder in the $400-600 range and got the Panasonic PV-GS15. I chose the GS15 over the higher end Panasonic PV-GS55 or GS-120 models because of its higher optical zoom (24x vs 10x). Also, those other Panasonic models are "Ultra-Compact" and I find the GS15 compact enough already.I also considered the Sony DCR-HC40 but was not happy with the 10x optical zoom limitation. Also the GS15 comes with a longer lasting battery than the Sony. The GS15 also comes with a remote control and both view screens are color.I did consider a Canon (e.g., the ZR90) but found to many reader reviews about Canon camcorders in general complaining about motor noise coming through the microphone and also electronic problems with condensation. Also, Consumer Reports ("Consumer Reports Best Buys For Your Home 2004") finds that Canons "are among the more repair-prone brands of digital camcorders". In comparison, Sony & Panasonic models do well. I looked at JVC models as well, but again they are more repair prone.I do not hear any motor noise on the GS15. I am amazed at how much sound it picks up. It makes you realize how much noise you "tune out" after you listen to a video taped outdoors. It seems to pick up sound equally well whether the person you are taping is talking or the person holding the camcorder is talking.I am happy with the indoor video quality. This is my first camcorder though so I have no comparison. Keep in mind that the GS15 does not have a "Nightshot" feature like Sony and also that you CANNOT record short video clips to the memory card as you can with other camcorders (only photos).So I feel that the GS15 is a great deal because it is actually $100-200 less in price than models that I was comparing it with. Overall, a great little camcorder that I hope will last for 10 years!
I needed a high speed flash card and this one fit the bill, have been using it in my Canon Rebel for 3 months now and have been completly satisfied with it.This product also comes with a recovery disc that helps recover files from damaged cards...I used it on a card that was fried and it was unable to recover it. I am guessing it is user error not the program. I had reformatted the disc in effort to get rid of the fried fragments of my photos and so there was not much for the program to find.Over all, I love this product and would buy this again.
Man they look like they can take more watts ...... wrong!!!!!!!! I'm on my second one lowered the my 1200 watt db drive amp to about 1/3 its max its geat. Hits lows i thought for sure it could not hit. Great for small spaces like in singalcabe trucks.
This lense is awesome especially for someone who has a family. I spent a lot of time switching lenses out for different types of picture opportunities and it was a drag but now I just have one lense that can capture any type of picture situations. So much easier just having the one lense instead of 2 or 3. Great buy for the money.
I bought these originally for practicing bass guitar with a headphone amp; a use that'll push any set of cans to the limit. They work ok for that purpose, but honestly no set of headphones is going to replace a pair of 15" speakers for bass response. They're good when I want to practice quietly (emphasis quietly, too much volume and they'll cut to fuzz).I *love* these phones for just about everything else...listening to music, watching movies, playing video games, etc. Sound is just terrific, full and very clear.I'm no audiophile, but I do produce professional sound & video from time to time at work, and I've tried a lot of phones over the years. These stand out for their simple clarity at all frequencies, and I'd say they're known as an industry workhorse for a reason.The coil cable can be a bit of a pain, and after four years the earpads are starting to shred a bit. Very minor complaints given the sound quality.
This is a great product. Good construction, excellent design, and an affordable price. This is my second of these bags. My previous one was stolen abroad and I wanted one exactly like it.It has plenty of space. The sliding bottom "drawer" is a clever way to create space and protect the laptop if dropped. The hidden shoulder straps come in handy while carrying another bag at airports since it becomes a backpack. And the mesh pocket with top and side access is another winner.To me, this is the "transformer" of laptop bags.Highly recommended.
Great cord for streaming music to my car stereo or remote speakers. Great quality. Great value. I highly recommend them.
Since the reviews for these products are all tied together, I'll lump all four of them together in one review.Several recent additions and upgrades to two home theater systems necessitated several new audio and video cables. For overall quality and pricing, I found the following cables by Acoustic Research to be perfect for each particular connection that they are intended for:Acoustic Research AP031 6-Foot Stereo Analog Interconnect - These are your standard red/white audio cables that are integral to connections such as receiver to tape player, receiver to CD player, receiver to television, receiver to DVD player and receiver to VCR. In each case, I found the quality to be perfect in these connections with Audio Research's AP031. They're so high in noise reduction that if there are any extraneous noises, I'm certainly not hearing it.Acoustic Research AP064 A/V RCA Audio w/S-Video - These are the perfect cables for your standard receiver to VHS player with S-Video capability. With these particular cables I'm receiving the highest quality picture and audio one can expect from a VCR.Acoustic Research AP071 6 foot Coaxial Digital Audio Cable - This particular cable is outstanding in the capacity of receiver to DVD player in covering both digital audio and digital video signals!Acoustic Research AP091 3 Piece, 6 foot Red/Blue/Green Component Video Cables - I'm using this particular cable in the capacity of receiver to television set and simply put, one would be hard pressed to receive higher signal quality, color saturation, black level, picture detail, all leading to a sharper, clearer picture!Overall, I highly recommend these and any other cables from Audio Research as I've found, with few exceptions, that one would be hard pressed to find better cables in the same price range! You don't necessarily have to spend a ton of money on a name when you can spend far less and receive the same quality such as that delivered by Acoustic Research's products. {ssintrepid}
I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can sayis WOW!!!!This is probably the best purchase I have ever made.This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It'svery easy to use as well!I have bought other brands before, and this one justblows everything else out of the water! I have to say,everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stopthinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with itthe moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELYPOSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! IGUARANTEE IT!!!
I know some complain about some of the buttons , weight , size and etc .But I love it . It works great ,gives lots of extended power. I would buy another one .
This was my first GPS, and I am pretty please with it. used it for about 4 weeks. Used it from Cedar Rapids,IA to Dallas,Tx and from Dallas,TX to Florida. worked pretty well and reliable. Good images & maps.
They are great for my 89 year old mother in law. She loves it and has it on her refrigerator
Using this hard drive to back up my Mac G4 was the easiest and most economical choice I would have made. It is "Good Stuff"
I bought these for replacement speakers in my grand cherokee and they kick ass! I have a 400 watt amp powering them and they can handle that with no problem great qulity sound for your money.Bought 1 pair and as soon as i hooked them up i bought the second.
The silicon skin was good as was the screen protector. The belt clip was confusing to put on--no written directions. The armband is one velcro strip. Overall, enough value for your money.
I use this speaker system for all my DVD films, CD audio, and occasionally I move it to the PC for games with great sound effects. It is superior to systems costing ten times as much (compared side-be-side with Bang &amp; Olufsen!) The funny thing is I bought this system thinking I would only use it for PC gaming -- but the sound was so good I quickly moved it away from the PC and over to my DVD theater where it stays most of the time. I even pack these in my suitcase when I'm traveling because hotel movies &amp; TV are so much better with theater-quality sound. (OK, that's a little nuts, I know.) Why spend a lot of money on a &quot;home theater&quot; system? Listen to these first, it really is an incredible value.
WoW! I plugged the USB in and mouse was working without a problem. The mouse works on just about any surface. Its really smooth with its scrolling options. And just has soo many functions on the mouse itself. It's not small like most cordless mouses. All around great mouse definetely recommend it to anybody looking to get a new mouse.
Megapixel doesnt mean all that much to me All i care about quality of pictures and the quality of canon powershot 990is is poor compared to the fuji v10 anyone that has this camera dont trash it i was about to throw it away i have 2 batteries yes it does die quickly and you have to keep charging i will be buying extra batteries if i can find them on amazon. the camera defaults on taking pictures to iso 640 and its extremely good in low light im sure it would be better then the canon s90 as well. nothing will compete with the new cameras today. unless your stepping up to dslr then you can expect a change. all you can do with this camera is enlarge it to 4x6 and 5x7 that is it. its a good camera to have if you want a 8x10 this is not the camera for you This is a really good camera without all the bells and whistles and you wont extremely good qualty pictures.
OK, to be totally honest, I don't actually have this particular cradle (yet, anyway -- I'll probably be getting one sometime soonish, though), but I do have a Visor Prism, and I can't imagine that this cradle is substantially different in physical characteristics from the USB cradle (which I do have), nor in performance from any other Handspring Serial cradle (which I also have, from a prior device), and so I consider myself at least reasonably qualified to review this item...There was another reviewer who gave this item 1 star, based on an argument that it didn't give very good feedback as to when you were correctly positioning the Prism in the cradle, and that it didn't lock once there. There definitely is some truth in that argument, and hence my lack of a 5-star rating, but I must say that for me, while the first couple of times I used it, I was a bit dissapointed, I now am quite used to the way it behaves, and as I have come to feel quite confident about my ability to easily make the placement and have it be correct.This review is in no way intended to invalidate the opinion of the other reviewer -- it certainly doesn't lock in, and there is a bit of sketchyness in general to the placement -- but rather to give a differing opinion, so that folks thinking of purchasing a Prism at all (I'm _assuming_ this guy has the same complaint with his USB cradle) will have a larger base of information to make their choice from.Cheers,
I bought this filter from amazon and they have great customer service! I thought the filter was the wrong size so I contacted them and was immediately sent a replacement.Now, it turns out it was technically the right size, but, horribleness occurred with his filter. As a freelance photographer for my town's newspaper, I am frequently shooting events and have damaged a lot of equipment doing so. I picked this filter because I thought it would protect the glass on my lens (which it should).I took this filter attached to my gear about two weeks after I bought it and went to work. Within five minutes, it fell off the front of my lens. Thinking I hadn't screwed it on tight enough, I reattached it and went on my way. Not two minutes later, it fell off again. Needless to say, this went on for the entire three hour assignment.The truth it, it sort of screws on, then just pops right off within just a few minutes of movement. Bummer.
I was looking for a protective filter for my lens and I didn't even know Sigma made filters. I bought the filter locally and it was the same price as Amazon's. The built quality is in par with higher priced filters.
I cannot really review this purchase because I have not had to use this purchase yet. I bought a good quality product
I bought the best 2 antennas from wal mart; neither worked. This antenna was great! I was able to pick up all my local HD stations and never had to reposition the antenna to pick up different stations (unlike the chain store antennas). This antenna is great to use in the house. The only problem you might have is figuring out how to mount it in the house. I have it on top my stereo stand . It might not look good just sitting there propted up, but I don't care. It works that good. If this doesn't work for you then you need a antenna mounted on top the roof.
If any of these "New & Used" prices sound suspicious. Don't pay any attention to them.They are scams... I've been emailing many of these sellers and they are all looking for payment outside of the Amazon.com system. I don't even know why I'm even referring to these sellers in plural because I'm certain they are all the same individual. All the registered sellers are brand new accounts. Offering a $649 brand new item that is listed for $19,999.00 (Zenith 60 inch).When you make payment outside of the Amazon.com payments system, the Amazon.com guarantee does not apply. It is so disappointing that Amazon.com allows these items to even be listed.Amazon.com customer service inquiry quote..."All Amazon Marketplace and most Amazon Merchants purchases are paid through Amazon Payments; to circumvent this system is a serious violation of our terms of use."I know this is blatantly obvious to nearly every buyer that uses Amazon and I'm not posting this review to act like I'm the smart detective here...I simply just want to speak up in hopes that Amazon can put some effort into eliminating this annoyance.
In short they work great. I mounted my Sirius Starmate replay on my motorcycle's tankbag. It is powered by the bike.The ER6i's produce enough sound with the Starmate alone and they REALLY isolate the outside noises--much better than foam earplugs.They are a little flimsy, but this is a case of the reisk is worth the reward.John
I now have 2 Case Logic cases and like them much better that the other case I own.
I use the binoculars for birding and wildlife viewing and find the performance of 10x42 to be very good. Previously I have only used close focus glasses for observing butterflies (Pentax papillo) so it is difficult to compare. The nikons are very compact, bright and sharp. I first used them on a trip to Canada birding in the rain for several days straight. There were many birds, due to fallout, and birds were easily identified within shaded cedar trees in the cloudy drizzle. No problems. I was very happy with them since my non-water proof pentax binoculars would have fogged-up and wrecked.I am aware that the 10x42 are not as well rated as the 8x42 but the extra magnification in the 10x42 is not too much of a sacrifice.
Just as described in add. Very Good buy for the price. Will order more when the time comes. hope price stays the same.
This is definitely one of those &quot;Why didn't I think of that&quot; products.You get four to a pack. I gave one to a friend, put one on a pen in my car, put one on a pen in my other car, and will keep the other as a spare. Now when I need to write in my Palm, all I have to do is reach up on the visor and grab my pen.Just be careful you don't place the cap on the &quot;back&quot; of your pen, and accidently use the wrong end on your Palm.
Charged once and worked for about a day and died. Buyer beware. What a waste of money!!!! You've been warned.
I recently purchased two DVI replacement cables for our Dell flat panel monitors. Cables arrived quickly and have worked flawlessly. The are much better cables than what came with the monitors, and the price was great.
Most of my running shoes are Nike+ and holds the sensor in the shoe, but since I am always on the go, I loved the concept of being able to bring the sensor with me wherever I go without bringing the actual shoes. I live in two different places and having one less item to bring going to and from was well worth the $9. After removing the sensor from the shoe to insert into the case, I noticed the sensor showing some wear and tear from being in the shoe. I think this case will actually protect the sensor better from the dirt and debris that tend to get into the shoes while running. The sensor case is well made (of leather or leather-like material) and not flimsy at all. It holds the sensor very snugly, stays on the shoe tightly but also slips on and off the shoe very easily when removing the case. I highly recommend this case for those who either don't own a pair of Nike+ shoes or for those who like to switch running shoes often.
well i bought this kit today. how ever the kit that i bought today uses different firmware then the 1.1 or the 1.3 that most of the reviews mention. the one kit i have has a revised firmware packers of 300 or 301 firmware, it came with the 300 packet installed and my connections kept dropping, but after upgrading to the newer 301 firmware, it hasnt droped yet and both pc's and my laptop are connected with out any issues.but i can tell you this, if it starts to act up i will go with a different brand, since i havent heard much good about d-link. but for 20 bucks after rebate at bb you cant go wrong.
My first issue with this printer is that you cannot print business cards on it. It refuses to recognize the borders, goes "borderless" and thus you have messed up paper stock that is not exactly cheap.It claims you can use 57 color ink cartridge, but you can't, you have to buy the 22, which has less ink.If you are out of color ink, it will not let you print B & W.I've had it just over a year and now that it is out of warranty it keeps giving a power error message that HP tech support was Useless in helping me with. BTW, don't expect anyone from an English speaking country to "help" you, HP tech support is in India.LAST HP product I will EVER buy.
I purchased this lens to replace my 24-70 f/2.8 as a walkaround lens due to it's weight. I found myself leaving the camrea at home if I was going to be carrying it with me for an extended period of time and I didn't like missing photo oppurtunities. I also have the 50mm 1.4 but for me it was never quite wide enough for my use, especially indoors.This lens is incredible. The pictures are extraordinary and the focal length is perfect for almost any use. I have used it for portraits of my son and also landscapes and it has excelled at everything. The 1.4 maximum aperture allows me to use this lens in almost any situation when combined with my 5D mark iii. I have found that shooting with prime lenses makes me think more about the pictures I take and I am finding myself in better positions to take better pictures the more I use primes. I am able to previsualize the picture before I take it and very rarely have to move very much after I am in position. I don't miss the zoom at all. My only regret is that I didn't buy this lens sooner. You can keep waiting for the rumored version ii or do yourself a favor and enjoy using this lens now.As for a previous reviwer commenting about the packaging from Amazon I did not have any issues. Everything was included in the box and it arrived very quickly with no damages.
This is a very nice buy for first time buyers. I didn't have any problems with hooking it up. The picture quality and sound is quite good even when using your regular a/v cables. Also in one of the earlier reviews someone mentioned that they rented The Art of War and that the player wouldn't read the disc. Well I purchased that movie over the weekend and I didn't have any problems watching it. I would strongly recommend this player to any first time buyers!!
I have only had the keyboard for a couple of days but the space bar is much to hard to press and I keep missing spaces. I don't know if I will keep it. Otherwise I would. I like the zoom feature and the calculator. I would not have gotten it if I had known about the space bar problem.
In my opinion, if you are in the market for an External Hard Drive and Western Digital 320GB My Book is what you want, but can't decide between Essential Edition, Premium Edition, and this one - Pro Edition, this is the one to get. With it's triple interface you can transfer files using USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800. If your computer is not compatible with FireWire 800, I would reccommend the Essential Edition. I wouldn't reccommend the Premium Edition at all. It's really the same as Essential, except it has FireWire 400, the ring on the front that lights up to tell you how full it is, and back-up software, which isn't good at all. FireWire 400 is worse than USB 2.0, in my opinion, so obviously don't buy it for that reason. If you're going to use FireWire, get FireWire 800. This allows 800Mbit/s, while FireWire 400 allows 400Mbit/s, and USB 2.0 480Mbits/s. If you're looking to get it, but don't want just the essential edition, get this edition, don't even contemplate getting the premium edition, as it'd be a waste of money!I also like the colors of this one (silver case, blue light) more than the Essential and Premium ones (black case, green light), but that's just my opinion.
Size: great. Features: good. Image quality: good.I needed a camera that was small enough for me to take anywhere in my pocket. This one is great for that purpose. Pictures quality is more than adequate, and with a purchase of a 64MB memory card, I can take over 120 pictures at the highest resolution 1600X1200. Menu is intuitive, transferring images can be done with ease, even for the not-so-tech-savvy. The zoom is pretty good too. Battery is Li-Ion, lasts for pretty long time. LCD is bright and clear, if a bit small, but what do you expect from a camera that was the smallest 2MP camera available when it was released? Some may complain about how much control they have over the how the photo is taken (ie, light, focus, etc.)In short, great camera for take anywhere, do-almost-everything photography. Perfect for family outings and friendly gatherings.For those of you want higher resolution but the same portability, the new Dimage Xi has 3MPixels!
The image is good and size is what I expectedInstallation was easy.The screen is well designed to support different kind of installations.The only bad note is that it takes some time to fold the screen back.
Got this today, hooked up optical connection to my Sony 7.1 100 watt per channel receiver; 20% louder and clearer than playing mp3 on DVD player. Extremely happy about this purchase. Amazon by far lowest price on the internet. Great!
Ordered directly from Amazon.com and paid a bit more, but they sent me exactly what I ordered, the genuine Lenmar battery pack for my Uniden 4-phone set. My set came with BT-909 battery packs, rated at 600mAh; these batteries, rated 850mAh, are just a tad longer, but they fit the battery compartment perfectly. Based on what others had to say about genuine Lenmar, I expect to have better performance and no problems.
One of the batteries that came with my original handsets went bad after a couple of years, so I purchased this set to gain the extra batteries. But the extra bonus was that I now have a spare charging cradle that I can leave in my truck year-round. My family does a lot of outdoor activities (sporting events, hiking, camping, hunting, etc.), and having these radios, a spare battery, and a mobile charging point is awesome! We're never stuck in the woods with a dead radio now!
Yup it was all good till it started playing lp fast?not impressed!! This is the second time it done this too.
Picked this up for a trip where the flight time (including layovers)was 18 hours. The pack works fine, you can play and charge at the same time, or just charge when not playing.Just like a normal AC adapter.Didn't have any problems with the tip. If you're worried about loosing it. A piece of electric tape will solve that problem.
my old garmin gps12CX finally gave up the ghost after many years of good service, i thought it would be hard to beat the performance i had from the old one, the 60CSx is miles ahead in the lock time and maintaining the satellite lock in difficult terrain. places where the old one lost lock or bounced around terribly this one is steady as a rock. i also like the geocaching feature. it would be nice if the buyer could chose the initial map data base at the time of purchase
I was very impressed with the sound of these phones. Good bass, not too boomy like the Koss in-ears, decent high-end and midrange. I had no comfort issues and have worn them for over 4 hours with no problems. Serious bang for the buck.
If you want a device to store your contacts, calendar, ereader, email, etc. than the Z22 is for you. It works well and works all the time. It also has great battery life.This is not the device for you if you want to play games since most games are NOT written for the screen on the Z22. Of course solitaire and Sudoku work just fine which is all I ever use.I also have a $300 HP iPaq that runs Windows Mobile 2005. There is not enough space to list all the problems I have had with it.In conclusion, know what you want out of the device you buy. This is a terrific product for the money and it is the one I prefer to use most of the time. In fact, the iPaq maybe going on the ebay chopping block soon.
I see no difference between the Monter and this HDMI cable. It works perfectly on my PS3.
I am switching. After years of being a committed Canon customer, I'll never buy a Canon product again. Before you buy ANY Canon digital camera (especially the Elf model), go to Google and type in Canon E18. Canon has refused warranty service by saying that the problem is a broken lens. This is a design fault to which Canon is refusing to admit. There are better cameras and better companies out there.
After a long research, I bought this system with a great expectation. My previous home theater (Panasonic SC-HT05) was only 600 Watts.This system has enough power to fill a BIG room. It did very well with movies; the six speakers works great and give you a real theater feeling. When I tried some music CDs the sound was muddy and there was no punching effect. I expected more from this big speaker but was very disappointed. I tried different bass/treble settings, tried to adjust the speaker/subwoofer sounds and nothing helped.If you are like me buying this system for music and movies, be aware of this. Returning this system will cost you lots of money!!.
I've tried a few different FM transmitters and this one by far is the best. After travelling a few hundred miles I still didn't need to change the frequency. The other transmitters I've used would turn to static after only 30-50 miles from where I set it and I would have to change the station.
I will NEVER buy another Toshiba laptop again. My laptop got sent back to depot for repairs for more than 8 times--each repair taking between 4 days to 3 weeks!Buyers beware!
My husband gave me this for my birthday in May. Since then, I have taken it with me every day for a walk, worked in the yard with it, played it in the car (tape adapter), and listened to it in bed when I was too sick to watch TV or a video. This is my first mp3 player - unless you count the Zen Micro that died within an hour of purchase - and it was very easy to figure out how to use it. I have downloaded old radio programs, walking music, podcasts, and I have never lacked for something interesting to listen to. I recommend buying some kind of protective sleeve to protect the face since I suspect it will scratch with a lot of use. I also recommend buying something besides the ear buds that come with it. I can't comment on battery life because I charge it almost every time I update it with a new podcast. This little player has really been fun and is part of the reason that I walk about 5 miles each day. The best advice I saw: remember that it's still a little tiny computer so don't do anything to it that a little tiny computer wouldn't survive!Update 6/2008: Still the best ever, still working with original battery, has made many lawn chores bearable!
I bought this product based upon other reviews that recommended this as a must-have accessory. I haven't needed to use it much but it seems to work just fine. It makes the camera a little heavy, especially with a telephoto lens. I would definitely recommend this over the factory version--the quality is the same. but instead, I would recommend just buying a couple extra batteries and changing them out when you need to. Unless you're taking lots of flash shots, one battery works fine for several shoots.
I must say that I expected more out of this product. It definitely serves it purpose, don't get me wrong, but it could use more cushion on the seems. That is pretty much my only complaint. Besides that, the product is great. My mac is very secure in it. The quality is great. Just wish that it had a bit more cushion power on the seems, preferably on the bottom portion of it. Now the reason why I say this is because I ride my bicycle to campus everyday. My bike is outfitted with panniers versus me wearing a backpack to haul all my school materials. Now with that being said, I place my Mac in one of the pannier side saddles inside the MacCase. Certainly fits snug. Does the job that it is suppose to do just wish it had a bit more cushion is all.
I'm very saisfied with this product. It's just as I expected. No need to say more.
Decent wrist rest purchased at a reasonalbe price. In the future I'd sped another $10 and get something a little thicker.
It is quiet and fast, uses little power and has a massive storage capacity. You can't beat that.
I ordered this keyboard from Amazon and it was sold by Geeks.comI received the item on time, when installing the keyboard the laptop kept beeping. I called Geeks.com and explained what happened they send me a replacement right away. The replacement keyboard was like new and works perfectly.Thanks Geeks.com for good service.
I'm pretty impressed with this little camera thus far, it's better than I expected it to be. The hole saw included in the packaging worked like a dream, and the camera itself was a quick and painless install. I've only had it for a week so I can't comment on the longevity, but I can say the picture quality and the night vision quality are great for the price.****EDIT -03/31/11Not waterproof. When it rains this thing fogs up for days, only to become clear and crisp after it dries out. It's like that emotionally unstable ex that you want to love, but just can't.
have a nice sound, if you are not listen to high... I buy a pair of rechargable battery and never get off power... play for 4 or 5 hours easy...
This is a fantastic camera. Its true you can get yours free...[...] GOOD LUCK
I bought this system a year and a half ago and it has started having problems reading audio cds. After watching a dvd stop it and I leave it alone for about 25-30 min. tops when i am in the other room it starts playing again with out haveing me do anything to it. One last thing I experianced some background noise while playing dvds so i changed to a better quallity cable and the background noise improved but did not go away completely.
I recently purchased my HP scanner from an online discount house. Unfortunately, the scanner arrived without software or a printed User Manual. However, rather than get upset, I decided to assemble the scanner (which took 1 minute). I then went to the HP website and immediately found and downloaded the software & device drivers. After installation, I attahed the USB cable, plugged in the power cord and, after a few seconds I was scanning documents at blazing speed. I was even more impressed because I am using a rather outdated PC running Windows XP with 512M RAM. Yet the scanner runs flawlessly, and the document feeder NEVER jams - which a very important consideration. I am thrilled with this HP product. The software could be a bit more user friendly, so I will only give it 4 stars.I don't usually write product reviews, but I was very confused when researching scanners on the internet. Concerning scanners, there are a lot of conflicting user reviews and I wanted to report my experience with this particular product to balance out the negative reports from others.
I'm blown away by how good these little buds sound. I mainly use them to listen to live music - mostly jam bands - on my IPod. The bass is clear and pronounced without turning to mud. These are much better than the buds one model below these which I also had (sorry, can't remember the model) - in a different league really. Loudness is also great. I was really torn whether to buy some of the more expensive buds. I'm glad I didn't. No complaints at all and no sign of any deterioration in the wire casings.
great screen easy to install my 3 sons (adults) installed it in less than an hour so that we could watch July 4th fireworks since it was rainy here. It was great!
Although Amazon advertises MapSource MetroGuide North America v8 DVD (2006), they only have MapSource MetroGuide North America v7 DVD (old 2005). Unless you want to buy a 2 year old set of maps purchase this product from another vendor!
Several cameras later, the 700 remains the one I grab when going on a trip or when I want a good, multipurpose camera in the car. It has only taken a back seat to the Olympus 2100 for sporting events, and in this case only because the built-in lens stabilization feature of the 2100 makes a lot of difference when the 10x optical zoom is fully extended. I've appended my original review of the 700 below. ****************************************************************This is the camera that will put most others out of work. It is beautifully made and ergonomically engineered. The lens system is excellent and the resulting 2.1 megapixel images are crystal clear at 5&quot; x 7&quot;, and nearly so at 8&quot; x 10&quot;. . The zoom is of course the trump card on the 700, and the smoothness (just the right damping) with which it reaches its 10x limit is awesome. Another nice feature is its ability to take QuickTime movies, which really adds to its versatility. The camera as shipped does require some upgrading, but these things can be added later. I would suggest the first purchase be a much larger memory card than the 8 megs included (I like the 128); if possible, buy Olympus, as these proprietary cards allow for a few more digital formatting tricks than do the others. A case and a battery recharger system should complete the package and make for a really great digital powerhouse.
Had this drive for two months now and love it. The software is useless, but just reformat to NTFS from FAT32 and the drive is great for storage.
Bought this for a bedroom television. I hate the dipoles, but needed to save money. It works. I get my local news. that's all I wanted out of it. All other channels are icing on the cake that is my morning/late night news.
We bought this home theater system for Christmas and have been nothing but impressed. The sound quality is absolutly wonderful. I highly recommend it if you like things loud. Plus I didn't think that we would use the 5 disk DVD player, but now I find it useful and glad that we went with the 5 disk DVD player.
It was great when it lasted. Had it plugged in for nearly a month with an aveage load of about 300watts going through it. Kept it plugged in for the avearging feature. Longer you leave it in the more accurate it calculates your true energy cost. One night had about 900watts going through it and it burnt up. Its rated for 1500. It was hot and you could smell the burnt circuitry and the device it was plugged into went out. Unfortunately I just missed the return window. Was great otherwise wish i still had it.
Presto 04830 PowerPop Microwave Multi-PopperI gave this popper a few months of use. I found that too many kernels go unpopped for my liking. If I try increasing the time in the microwave the popped ones burn so it's not a matter of not allowing enough time. I also decided that I dislike having to buy the special pads for the unit. Maybe I will find another microwave popper, but in the meantime I'm sticking with my air popper.
Without being able to find a review anywhere for this device, went ahead and bought a 20GB Wolverine 6020 from B&H; a few weeks ago. To date, have given it only modest use in the field downloading digital images in order to reuse SD memory cards. The 6020, unlike most competitor's products, does not have a blizzard of various data-related functions--no MP3 music capacity, no screen for reviewing work. It just records data off memory cards and can download them onto a computer.The 6020 comes with a small, nylon zippered bag just big enough to hold the recorder held in with a velcro strap and additional room to hold a standard memory card holder (4 cards) and spare camera battery. Compared to my former habit of hauling around a large format camera, tripod, cut film holders, a change bag and boxes of film, the compact nature of digital photography is simply bizarre and easy on the back. Took the 6020 along with my Panasonic FZ10 to Yellowstone a few days ago and it all seemed to work together especially well.I have a G4 Mirror Door dual 867 Power Mac using OX 10.2.5 and the Wolverine 6020 works perfectly--in fact, my Lexus 7-in-one card reader seems to fail from time to time causing downloads in Iphoto to quit (quessing its card-reader related and not the computer), but the Wolverine downloads 100's of images at once without a hitch. Just open the icon when it appears on the screen and drag the folders into the opened Iphoto collection of images.The Wolverine is compatable with all the major memory cards and includes an adapter to read Olympus' newer XD cards. The battery is internal and (according to literature) holds a charge sufficient for 1.6 hours of use. In the field, a full 512MB SD memory card downloads into the 6020 somewhat faster than a Lexus card reader reads data into my G4 at home. Instructions caution to keep the 6020 still while in use.The instructions give a hair-raising number of problem solving suggestions, giving the impression of great complexity--but these various addressed problems are spread over 4 separate operating systems, including Windows and Apple systems.Anyone confident that they don't really need to review their images will find the 6020 seems to address the need of freeing up memory cards for reuse--the real reason I bought the thing. Oddly, a 40GB model only costs a little more--but I went for the cheapest version, paying $189.00, I think. My only qualification in this review is that I have not had much use experience as yet. As time goes by and I find serious issues with this device, I'll come back and squawk.Also a possible caution--there is someone on Ebay selling look-a-like devices for a cheaper price. They seem identical, but do not have the Wolverine name under the device's clear window.
Update- 6/18/2007 Still working and going strong, still love it and can't live without it. We now have the dual tuner TIVO and this is in the living room.Anyway, the original review (4/2005) follows....Bought the TIVO a couple months ago before I went on vacation because we didn't have enough VCRs to handle all the first run programs we would miss and I like it better every day. The downside for me was the high pitch noise that it makes which probably isn't bad if you have it in your living room, but in the bedroom it was a pain when trying to sleep, although it did not seem to bother my wife at all as she could barely hear it. So maybe different people will have different results. But like living near the train tracks,airport or highway, you get used to it to the point where it no longer bothers you. It took me about a month to get used to it.It takes a week or two to get used to programming it, however the menus are very easy to follow. I didn't realize (and I'm not sure if its in the manual) until about a month later that you can watch stuff that you've recorded while its recording something else which is a great feature. Unfortunatly, you can't change the channel from something you're recording to watch something else unless you put the unit in standby mode and watch TV the 'normal way' This can only be done if you've connected TIVO with coaxial cables, a downside for those with video jacks or svideo cables, so keep that in mind.Another plus is the networking capabilities. We do not have a phone jack upstairs in our house so we had put off buying TIVO for a long time. With the USB connectors, I've connected tivo to my wireless network so that it can get its programming info. I can go online anywhere (from a friends house maybe) and tell Tivo to record something. Also, I can transfer TV shows to my computer and (with extra software) burn them to DVD. Make sure you check the website for compatible wireless network items, as we found that the wireless G would not work with tivo, a select few wireless b items do work, but they're getting harder to find now.Tivos not perfect but if you can live with some of the drawbacks then give it a shot.
I enjoy my new MP3 player and also like the radio option. It works well and sounds great.
I've purchased many or most of the brands of Cat6 cable that Amazon sells, and I have settled on the feeling that Tripp Lite is my favorite brand of Cat5 cabling. Performance on most you buy is the same, but these things are made with the higest quality sheathing of any that I've tried. They perform as well, but are extra durable.(I reviewed several lengths of this Tripp Lite cable, and they all performed equally. If my review looks similar, it is! They all performed exceptionally.)
I've been using this in a Windows XP Media Center Edition computer for over-the-air HD television along with an ATI TV Wonder 650 in the same computer with no problems so far for over 5 years.
The only bad point is calling the product " hands free" is not totally true. You have to push and hold the lid for 5 seconds, and that is a pain
Absolute great product. Definitely need 2 people to install but once you have it up it's a truly great product. Works exactly as advertised.
Purchased this unit in March, 2008 to replace a basic 60 watt/channel Yamaha A/V receiver that was approximately 7 years old. Difference in sound is notably better - this unit delivers oustanding sound. The digital sound processing features actually add to the experience. I compared 130 watt/channel receivers with 75 watt/channel units head to head and decided that the extra power made a notable difference. The sound, while maybe not "louder", is much "fuller" with the 130 watt/channel unit.The cost, as I write this, is about $500 as they are closing the model. Unless you are a hard core a/v fanatic, this is all you should ever need. Outstanding value at that price point. I doubt that the current line receivers at that price point could match the sound quality.Over-all unit quality is excellent. Set-up is complex, but perseverence should yield good results.HDMI feature (ver. 1.2) works fine - don't know what you would really gain by going to the newer version.
I found this on the Case Logic website:DMY1Product Features* Rugged nylon and thick foam padding protects everything in this CD player case* External headphone jack allows easy plug-and-play access to CD player* Inner elastic strap keeps CD player from sliding around* Zippered compartment is perfect for storing CDs and accessories* Removable, adjustable shoulder strap; wear it on your shoulder or waist* Snap down side loop ideal for attaching keys and headphonesProduct Dimensions* Fabric: Color* Size: 6.3" x 6.3" x 1.97"* Weight: 6 oz* Warranty: 25 YearsHope this helps. I Think I may give one a try.DMY1 Color CD Player Case (Blue)20/01/2011 Got It.Love that external jack so you plug in the 1/8 " stereo plug inside into your headphone out,set up the player with the pull up 4 CD holder to the back and the CD player to the front. The window is more than big enough to see all the buttons on my player. Zip up the zipper and you're set to go. I put on the carry/shoulder strap but I may not need it.This is one good CD carry case.
Product contained all the parts that were advertised. I have not used it yet, buut it should be straightforward to use. the Seller shipped it faster than expected. No problems.
amazon paired this up with the camera i bought but they do not go together so i wasted whatever dough it cost, i think 5 or 10 bucks.the batteries may be fine but I'll never know.
Currently installed in my home for my surround sound speakers. Looks nice works well. What more can one ask for?
If you want fantastic batteries this is a great product. It was so good that I bought another one a few days later to have a back up for my camcorder.Jim
Purchased partly based on good reviews and on the LaCie name - though it was a bit expensive. Very light use for 2 years 1 month. Worked as expected. Then a month after the warranty expired, it failed. I took it apart (being a bit of a geek) and attached it to a laptop using a special adapter cable kit; it worked fine so I recovered the data. What failed was the electronics in the enclosure, not the drive itself so I can re-use the drive in a new enclosure. This is unacceptable reliability - I have much older equipment that is running fine. And most folks who buy drives like this would probably not be able to rescue it on their own.
I am glad I bought this. It fits the camera like a glove, and I am assured that the camera will not get scratched or dented. It is good protection.
I have owned my E740 for 5 months and have had the worst experience that I have ever had. The unit's rom software is buggy at best. The tech support is non existent. They drag their feet on all areas of support. If you want to save yourself a LOT of aggrevation, purchase an IPAQ. Compaq's service is great and they stand behind their product with making improvements. If they make a mistake, they take responsibility and make it right.
This mp3 player is great! I came from an Archos Gmini 400 and this blows it out of the water. Skipping tracks through shuffle mode has almost no delay, unlike my Gmini which had a 2-3 second delay to buffer. The sound quality is very good, but would be better with a customizable EQ. Video is fantastic. Although it only takes certain formats (AVI is not one of them), converting was pretty painless and the 3" screen is beautiful to look at. The radio is awesome too! It has RDS technology, which shows station information (music artist, title, etc.). I'm very glad I chose this player.Pros:+Beautiful 3" screen+Superb UI+Album Art takes up 3/4's of the screen+Doubleshot effect+Scrolling is very efficient. I would even prefer this over the iPods clickwheel+Painless softwareCons:-Proprietary USB cable (iPod also uses a proprietary cable)-Not a UMS device (although a hack does enable drag anddrop)-Wifi is pretty much useless, but I didn't buy it for that-Few EQ optionsWould I recommend this over the iPod? Definitely. It's got more features for a similar price, and the UI is just, so, awesome.
- Holds the DVD player and related accesories well.- Converts into the dvd holder in car
On 04/05/2012, this is still working fine. I bought this in 2007 from amazon. It is perfect webcam for web chatting. Thank you.
Product looked great pre-purchase, and worked fine for the initial warranty period. After reading all the positive online reviews for the player, and disregarding the reports of the products failure I decided to buy it. After about five months (with very little usage, and no abuse whatsoever) I got the fatal "no disk" error. My key learnings on this product can be summarised as follows:1) It worked great while it lasted.2) Don't trust a no-name product with a 90 day warranty.3) You get what you pay for.4) I will never buy another Coby product, ever.
These headphones are exactly what they are said to be. They are noise cancelling with very good sound quality. The bass in particular is excellent. It will shock you the kind of sound that comes out from these little guys.
My salad shooter started making a noise, so I wanted to purchase another one before it went out completely. I use my salad shooter for so many things, I couldn't cook without it from; cabbage for coleslaw, nuts, cheese, carrots for carrot cake, frozen blueberries for pancakes, you name it. So while I was ordering I bought two, I won't be without one in my kitchen.
I WAS VERY SKEPTICAL WHEN ORDERED THE SCANNER. I READ HUNDREDS OF REVIEWS FOR DIFFERENT SCANNERS AND FOUND THIS TO BE A BETTER OPTION...I CANT TELL YOU HOW SURPRISED I AM AT THE SPEED!!! I USE IT FOR SCHOOL AND NEED TO ALMOST LITERARY RE-WRITE THE BOOK FOR MY OWN NOTES...THE SCANNING SPEED IS FASTER THAN ME USING A HIGHLIGHTER....SOME MINOR CORRECTIONS ARE NEEDED, BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT
I made the mistake of purchasing this lens about two years ago. It is expensive for what you get, which is a bare-bones macro lens. There is no auto focus and the depth of field is microscopic, to say the least. If you do, in fact, manage to locate the subject of your photo, you probably won't get the photo you want.Granted, I haven't spent a ton of time trying it out, but all my attempts have met with unacceptable results. I suppose its a good lens for those with thousands of dollars in lighting equipment at the ready, but for the average soul looking for a good macro photo or two of bugs in the back yard, this lens is not for you.I think maybe this lens is for professionals only
Hi Everyone,This is my first review, I am writing this because I am impressed by the product.PROS:First of all, If you are in this age 16 - 30; I would definitely say that you would like this one. It has rich Bass. Heaviest bass I have ever came across. The high sounds are crisp and clear.CONS:The only thing which worried me is how long this will be gud for? May be if you are rough and tough user I would say minimum 10-12 months this product will sustain. If you are more of a careful fellow, for sure this will come for more than a year.On the whole I would say a definite buy for young people who are so much desperate on BOOOM BOOOM BOOM bass effect.Cheers,Nary
I bought this cd player a year ago and I have been very disappointed. The cd changer is noisy when switching cds and the sound quality is very low. My dvd player puts better sound out than this unit. The unit is attractive and having a 5 disc player is nice at times, but this unit is not worth the money.
I have been using this projector for the past two years for presentations I make on a regular basis to community groups. The quality of the projected images is very bright and clear, and it is so easy to set up and use. I have used it in large rooms with audiences of 100, and in living rooms with audiences of 10, and it works equally well in both kinds of settings. I prepare my presentations in PowerPoint and then need to remember to save them as JPEG files. So it is really a very good slide projector, and has the limitations of only being able to show one slide at a time and not being able to use any animated features. My only concern at this point is when the bulb for the projector might give out, and they are very expensive to replace. I just hope it doesn't happen when I am in the middle of a presentation! But overall I find it so much easier to use than combining a PC with a projector, which is rife with things that can go wrong - and often did when I used that system. I recommend this projector very highly.
I'm US History teacher so I have always had a soft spot for nostalgia. I had boatloads of home videos that I wanted backed up on DVD, for all the reasons why DVD is better than VHS. I was always interested in getting a DVD recorder, but I wanted to wait for the price to come down. One day I was rewinding an old tape and it snapped. I bought this machine the next day, and I have backed up all of those videos. The hard drive was great in terms of editing and dividing programs. Furthermore, I have my DirecTV hooked up to this. Like Tivo, I can record programs and watch them later, and erase them off of the hard drive. If I really like the program, then I can store it on a dvd. The XP mode is wonderful, but only able to store an hour of video. I backed up all my home videos on SP mode, the next best thing, so I could store up to 2 hours. Much like the old VHS camcorders of the late 80's and early 90's. I don't recommend recording analog on the LP or EP modes. However, from my DirecTV feed, LP is great for storing programs. Furthermore, with 4 hours of storage and the ability to take out the commercials, the LP mode is great without losing too much picture quality. It took about a day or two, but I got used to the machine and its remote. Overall, a great machine, and good first generation hard drive recorder. My only gripe is that I cannot record from my DVD-Rs back on to the hard drive. But the positives far outweigh the negatives.
I use this cable almost everyday now and could not be happier I can see the difference between the HD and standard a/v cable. And for the money no one can afford not to have an HDMI cable
Headphones sound great. They are tight, but that's okay with me for home recording use.Problem: only had for 6 weeks and headphones failed. Low end became a static buzz and I had to send to Sennheiser via mail for repair.I wish Amazon would have taken them back so I could have purchased something different, but 30 days is all you get. We'll see how long the next ones last...
I hope this review reached you before you bought the lamest digital camera on the market. My wife and I have used this camera for a total of 10 hrs over 2 years. It does not work at all after this limited use. It is a useless paper weight. A larger red X appears on the screen when we put a tape in and try to record. The cost of repairs is estimated at $200. Doesn't the camera cost $200????If I have not been able to reach you prior to your purchase of the Sharp paper weight then save your self the time and trouble of contacting Sharps customer service department when (not if) their inferior product breaks ... just copy either of the two below emails and send them to yourself.From: _hesupport@sharpsec.com [mailto:hesupport@sharpsec.com]Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 5:15 PMTo: [removed]Subject: RE: New Contact Us Product Support Submission for CamcordersThank you for contacting Sharp Electronics Corporation.We are sorry you experienced difficulty with your Sharp product. Our products are manufactured with quality parts and workmanship and must pass extensive quality control tests.We have reviewed the information that you have provided. Based on the fact that your unit is out of the limited warranty period, we must respectfully decline your request for assistance. It is not Sharp's policy to extend the warranty period.We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this information. If you need additional information include all information from prior e-mail messages and replies.Laura PerezCustomer Assistance SpecialistCustomer Assistance CenterOperational Support Line- 800-237-4277"_hesupport@sharpsec.com" &lt;hesupport@sharpsec.com> wrote:Thank you for contacting Sharp Electronics Corporation.We apologize for the difficulties you are having with your Sharp product.Based on the information you have provided, we suggest that you have yourproduct evaluated by a Sharp authorized service center. For the location ofthe nearest Sharp authorized servicer in your area, please call our tollfree number, 1-800-237-4277 or visit our Website at http://sharpusa.com/.You can select customer service, and then follow the prompts to our servicelocator.We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this information. If youneed additional information include all information from prior e-mailmessages and replies.Laura PerezCustomer Assistance SpecialistCustomer Assistance CenterOperational Support Line- 800-237-4277
You cant beat Nikon OEM, there is no point in buying the other cheaper options.
I found this product easy to install, however it didn't install correctly on all home networked computers. Came up with cannot find network path. With some knowledge of networking, I am still able to create folders and use it, however all users in my family cannot simply click and save data to this hardrive. I have to create the path for them.Everything else good.Rick
Snug a bug on my Rebel XS, I have the larger one for my 60D as well...as I travel a lot, these pouches are THE best option for just tossing in a my backpack on the plane, where I do not have room to take my large camera bag. I cannot recommend these enough, they are truly excellent.
Nice cable, does what is is supposed to do. Solid and steady. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to like my phillips tv. I am not sure if it is that or my mac. I am trying to dual monitor and it doesn't let me do it on a very high resolution.
An absolutely tack sharp lens, very much professional quality, for a tiny fraction of the price of professional glass. It does have it's dangers though. Nikon doesn't make any other comparable lenses that are this cheap. Once you use the 50/1.8, you'll find yourself doubting the quality of the rest of your non-pro lenses, and eyeballing lenses that you'll have to take out a second mortgage to pay for.It's obvious that all of the money went into the glass, as the actual construction of the lens leaves a lot to be desired. Entirely too much plastic.Out of focus rendition ("bokeh") is decent, but nothing to write home about. A bit on the harsh side, but not distractingly so.
I bought this last month and tried it out during the memorial day long weekend for long drive to washington DC ... wow it works amazing ..it saved me 4 tickets in just single trip .... I feel its a cheaper and good product ...
I had been buying the Netgear gigabit switches (5 and 8 port) for work, as the metal cases appealed to me, and they seemed as though they'd be tougher and harder to damage. That may be true, but 2 of 5 have died within months.So I'm trying this and thus far like it. It runs very cool, and I haven't hear the noise that another reviewer noticed, even though I'm using it in a pretty quiet apt.I'm taking off one star as the case is pretty cheap plastic. Shouldn't matter for my use, but it would be easy to damage this.Dave
Used on my telescope to bring in the moon, the stars, and the spacemen. I use 2 of them on the binocular adapter for long term viewing.
Ok, these headphones are way awesome!! I love them. The bass is kickin with he built in amp, the make your head rock!!! I would toally tell anyone and everyone to buy these!
The CD drive on my six year old Dell pooped out for no apparent reason and rather than spend big money to replace or fix it or replace the entire system, I tried this as a quick fix. It works fine and saved me time, money and stress.I made a good choice and am very pleased.
Worth every dime.. the quality is great, perfect for the price cheaper then the stores.. Arrived on time even a little early..
This clamp worked great to help with a glueing project. I needed a large diameter hose clamp and this did the trick.
This camera was attached to me at all times on my recent trip to Central Asia. It is not only light but quite easy to use when you're on the go. All my shots turned out great, and all my friends had camera envy!
You can get Belkin stuff real cheap (...), but is your time worth it? Do you really want to be (...) around with networking problems? You'll be spending lots of frustrating time with it. I have, and I'm a computer professional. Belkin has not figured out that good software is important, consequently it's a mess. Reduce your pain. Forget Belkin, and Netgear.
It's memory. Plug it in and it works. As long as that is the result, 5 stars.Seriously, I've bought Corsair memory many times and have yet to be disappointed.
For more than I increase the zoom... the results are the same...(even out&in doors) EXCELENT for the resolution that I was looking for.
This memory card arrived quickly and worked perfectly right out of the box. Thanks!
IT IS REALLY NICE A LITTLE WALLET COMPARED TO WHATS IN THE CELLULAR STORE. THE ONLY THINK I DON'T LIKE IS THAT YHOU CAN PUT MONEY IN IT.
I bought these for recording. Turns out I use them for much more. Excellent sound reproduction, good flat response, highly recommended. Don't look any further, excellent buy.
I bought this for my Digital Camera thinking that this would be a good SDHC card and more than capable write speed. I formatting it, and took it onto vacation to Spain (I figured one 8 gig card would be enough for pics of the fam, ocean, etc). It didn't last two days before I got an error and had to reformat (it deleted the handful of clips I had on it). It was annoying, but I thought it may have been a fluke.About half way through my vaction IT HAPPENED AGAIN. reformatted the card, and everything went back to normal. But! when I checked the video clips on my PC when I got back, I noticed that the video clips would "stutter" as if hung up on something. All my other memory cards (several 2 gigs) have never had a problem like that. So basically, most of my clips were unwatchable/useable. Ive learned since, that this is due to the write speed (thats why people buy faster SD cards, especially for high capacity cards). If I had to do it again, I would have gotten a 6.0 speed SDHC card, or just several 2 gig SD cards.
Just got back from my first run with the Nike + iPod and I am impressed. The sensor seemed very accurate and a pleasant female voice gave me time, distance and average pace at the push of my Nano's center button. Using the Nano in a Nike armband made it a little hard to find the center button while running at full speed, but I was pressing it a lot, for the sheer novelty of it. Also, data integration with Nike's website was as easy as synching my Nano with iTunes and clicking "yes" to a screen prompt. I was immediately seeing my run's info in a very cool flash based site. Can't wait to add more runs to my datebase.It may be hard to believe, but this thing actually makes you want to run more. Brilliant!
Except for an issue with sleep, I've been very pleased with this card. It's the first ExpressCard that I've bought for use with my MacBook Pro... there aren't really a lot of things you need to use the card slot for, but I've been very pleased with this card. It works without any additional drivers; just pop it in, then pop in the memory card. For my camera's memory card, iPhoto comes up automatically and offers to import my photos. Copying is very fast.Buyers should note that it doesn't support Compact Flash cards; they're wider than the ExpressCard slot is.I've found that my MacBook Pro doesn't sleep properly with the card installed. It starts to sleep then immediately wakes back up. I thought at first that it was a problem with the MacBook and was going to call Apple, but I realized I'd left the card in its slot... removing the card before sleeping the MacBook Pro takes care of the problem.
It took me several attempts calibrating, but satisfied now. Currently using a LCD & CRT together and they look very close to the same. It is worth the price and the effort setting up. My photo editing is more consistant now.
I was attracted to this camera for three reasons: the high optical zoom, the fact that it runs on AA batteries, and of course, the PRICE. I was somewhat weary of the product given that it is SO much cheaper than cameras with comperable features, and even compared to other cameras in the Camedia C- series. The fact that there were virtually no reviews of the camera online also worried me (it seems that this model was not previously released in the US, which probably accounts for the low price and lack of English-language reviews).In the end, however, my curiosity won out and I got the camera last week. Overall, it seems like a pretty decent camera, the pictures have excellent clarity and surprisingly vivid color (compared to my old canon, which i loved).Some issues that I do have with the camera, which might have changed my decision to buy it are as follows: there is no "optical" viewfinder. When you look into the small eyepiece, you see the same digital display that is in the big window on the back of the camera. Although this is convienent because you can see all of the indicator icons, I feel that it isn't really adding much to the usefulness and probably drains the battery more quickly.Another draw-back I just discovered is that this camera is not compatible with 1GB and larger xD cards. It is possible for cards of this small physical size (around that of a penny) through a manufacturing process called Multi-level encoding (or some such, abbreviated M-type). The new cameras that olympus (and fujifilm) are making are compatible with this type of card - in fact, even the C760 is compatible. However, this camera must have been released right before this technology came out, and thus IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH M-TYPE xD cards.Othen than these two issues, this camera seems to pack quite a wallop for the amount of money paid for it. It's also comparable in size and weight to other brand's models with these features (and uses AA batteries!). I'm looking forward to taking tons more pictures with this camera!
It does sound like a clock radio.a little tinny. I will give it some time to break in the speakers. A little disappointed but I'm hoping for better sound after time. Make sure you turn on the bass at the rear.
I definitely wouldn't know Sony made this. It's crap. I put it down on a table, it shuts it's self off, it refuses to play some regular (store bought) CDs (no scratches). It eats batteries. It's very, very loud when it does decide to play a CD. I am very disappointed. I was better off keep my 3 year old Pannasonic, it has better rumble control and plays all my CDs.
I LOVE my iPod!!! So far I haven't dropped it and it hasn't broken. Although I would make sure that you have a firewire connector on your computer. Or else you will be spending another $20 to get a USB &amp; Firewire cable to download and transfer songs. I have taken my iPod on vacations and school trip and everybody loves it.
I decided with the purchase of my Nikon Coolpix S51, that having the extra battery was a great idea. I have always carried spare AA with my old camera but since this camera uses a special battery, I needed one and I have certainly not be sorry. The battery life is pretty long but you never want to be without on vacation and miss that perfect shot!
This headset works as advertised. Its alittle bulky but you can still travel with it.
My normally anti-tech wife, is usually like "Oh boy another gadget", but after I got this baby up and running she is impressed. Before, I had 3 remotes for just start up alone. You had to switch modes on the head unit to go between satelite and DVD and switch the TV inputs. Now one simple activity and bingo. It even remembers what's already on, so if you were watching TV and wanted to switch to a DVD it leaves the appropriate stuff on. (I've had macro based u-remotes that would just toggle everything, resulting in half the stuff off).I downloaded all the networks images and uploaded them into the remote. If you want to watch ESPN, just push the button next to that picture. I haven't even begun to play with the really tech stuff.Pros: Will do anything. Very impressive looking. Custom pics for favorite channels.Cons: Not for the week of heart to set up. My wife would have never made it. Hardness rating 3 out of 5. The web set up is not very intuitive at times Recharge cradle is definitely a very touchy fit. Sometimes results in no charges. I put mine on a flat table next to the TV and that seems to have resolved it.
I purchased 2 cards, in a mac the work perfectly. Plug n Play as always!
These are the best sounding headphones I've ever had. The bass response is excellent and the highs are crisp and clear. Works well in airplanes (and on the lawn mower) to block out the noise since they're in-ear. Keep some old cheap ones around in case you're in a situation where you wanna listen but have got to hear, say, the phone ring.I'll never be rich enough to afford those $200 earphones but I just can't imagine they can beat the cost vs. quality of these. Highly recommnded.
I bought this to use as a console cable for a Juniper SSG. The only issue I had was not knowing what color wire corresponded to each RJ45 pin, but that was pretty easy to look up online.For anybody else who has the same question:Pin 1: BluePin 2: OrangePin 3: BlackPin 4: RedPin 5: GreenPin 6: YellowPin 7: BrownPin 8: Grey
I made the mistake of buying this keyboard/mouse set because I wanted a cheap keyboard and mouse for when I'm using my laptop at home. My reasoning? It's a keyboard! It's a mouse! It's a piece of commodity hardware that's been mass-manufactured for personal computers for nearly thirty years! I can buy an MP3 player for $30 that will never die, so how hard could it possibly be to manufacture a reliable keyboard and mouse?Well, apparently it's beyond the abilities of the people at Logitech, because this is not the first time I've had a Logitech keyboard/mouse go belly-up on me. I fired up the computer this morning...mouse working, nothing from the keyboard. Okay, I thought, time for some new batteries. So I put in a new pair of AAA's, and what do I get? llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll******llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllkkkkk...and more of the same, none of it (need it be said?) in response to actually touching the l, k or asterisk keys. After wasting half an hour going through their connect sequence and scouring the web for solutions, I've come to the conclusion that this is simply another worthless piece of Logitech garbage. Perhaps Logitech feels that it's a canny business strategy to build this kind of obsolescence into their products, so people like me will be forced to run out and buy another of their craptastic products. Well, you know the saying -- fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. No more Logitech products, EVER.Stay far away from this dog. You'll be glad you did.
Great battery. Reliable. Lasts a long, long time (used it for a wedding recently)
Not a bad camera overall, but God help you if anything goes wrong with it. Ours stopped turning on after about 5 months. We sent it back and they claimed that it was "corrosion damage" and not covered under warranty. This is ludicrous. The camera was practically new and had never been near water. So for $90 bucks they offered a "refurbished" camera, which the customer service person claimed was simply an open box return and had been completely checked over by their service people. From the moment we took it out of the box it has had problems turning on and off. We called them again and they said ship it back (at our cost) and within 30 days they would determine whether they would replace it or not. Something tells me that they would find that somehow we had damaged it even though it didn't work properly from the moment we received it. We are going to cut our losses and buy something else.
Review of the Sennheiser PXC 350 Noise Cancelling headphones.These sound just like Sennheiser high-end headphones, very clear detailed sound. The only problem with that is, this unique "Sennheiser " sound is different than typical closed-ear headphones and not something that everyone may like. Before you buy these, make sure you like the "Sennheiser " sound. See if you can at least try out a high end pair of Sennheisers, even if they're not noise-cancelling, just to hear the sound. Sennheisers have really large cans with lots of air between the speakers and your ears. This might be preferable for classical music where you want an open airy soundstage, but personally, I didn't like this at all. To me, this ends up making the upper mid range sound just slightly wrong and distant sounding. I had the strange sensation that I was hearing music outside of the headphones. Typical close-ear headphones have the drivers closer to you ear and the sound is much clearer and directly injected into your head without any airy distance. This to me gives the most accurate transfer of music into your brain without any discoloration.Another point about the Sennheiser is that the can diameter is very large, referring to the pad ovals that go over your ears. I might have smaller than average ears, and it was hard to get them to seal evenly over them. If I turned my head left or right a tiny bit, the pads would open a little, letting in noise.I ended up getting the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7, which sound much better to my ears. The ATH-ANC7s sound very much like the Bose QC2's but better in fact with a clearer high end. This search started because my old Bose QC2s broke. They are just too flimsy. I didn't want to get another set of QC2s because they had a slightly muted high-end. The ATN-ANC7s have a much clearer high end and sound really balanced.If you know you like Sennheiser headphones, like that more open sound and are used to the larger cans, then by all means get these. They are built super high quality and have heavy duty parts and cable. I'd have no concerns about reliability, these things are rock solid. They do cancel noise very well, on equal par with the Audio-Technicas.Hope this helps!Jim
The Azden wireless mic system is good value for the the money.Out of the box and in operation in exactly 3 minutes.There was one thing that was a problem, but it wasn't the mic's problem, it was mine. I didn't read carefully enough to notice that it was a mono input jack on the receiver unit. My camcorder requires stereo input. I needed to buy an adapter to convert mono to stereo input, so sound was pumped into both channels. ($2 jack at RS)
I bought this because even with the cushioned wrist rest I was beginning to develop callouses on my wrists. Since I have been using the gel wrist rest at home and in the office the calloused area has disappeared. THANK GOODNESS!But I did notice recently that the gel protection coat is rippling in a 1-inch area and it never goes back to a smooth surface.
I know this sounds dumb, but despite the horror-shows detailed here and elsewhere on the Web about D-Link's legendarily crappy support, I decided to buy the DNS-323.Hey, what could possibly go wrong?I owned my DNS-323 for just under two weeks. Initial RAID-1 setup was shaky -- the "94%" problem has been well documented. After that, things seemed to be working well, until.......one day I noticed on the DNS-323's status page, "Sync Time Remaining: Degraded."This meant that the mirrored drives were out-of-sync.But get this...short of hacking the box, THERE'S WAY TO RE-SYNC THEM!I won't detail my ENDLESS HOURS spent dealing with the completely, utterly, totally hapless/incompetent/just plain mean Tech Support From A Country Other Than The United States.Suffice to say that after one of these poor wretches promised to call me back in 20 minutes (to allow time for a drive to format) and didn't call me back for THREE HOURS, I decided to RETURN the unit and get my money back.Final verdict: Not worth the hassle. Spend a bit more, get a NAS that's well-supported, with more robust features. After all, if the data is precious enough to back up, it's precious enough to protect against incompetent support.I'll never, ever, EVER even THINK about buying a D-Link product again, and strongly urge anyone who reads this to do the same.
This is really nice paper that takes ink well and dries fast. I mostly use it for posters and the glossy finish gives them a really professional look in my classroom.For photo-work the dot resolution is good, as is the color balance. I guess it could be better with the premium papers but not significantly unless you really picky. I like the black/white balance and have done a number of monochrome shots with this paper for display.The papers don't stick to each other either which can be a problem with some glossy papers and whilst the paper is touch dry out of printer it is fully dry after about one hour.
I purchased this 2.1 system to use with my Zune 30GB player, Xbox360 game system, and 62" DLP television and it performed outstanding in each case. Terrific highs, mids, and thumping lows. I am very satisfied with this 2.1 audio system
Wont waste too much time on this. It aint worth it !1. The scanner is darn slow.2. Go for scanning dark slides and you are in for a real shock. No amount of 'Gamma Correction' or 'Hue/Brightness/Contrast Setting' would set it right.3. WORST EVER Technical Support. The only free support is email based. Whats worse is that the site doesn't have this 4900 model mentioned in some of its driver updates section. Free Technical support is only for Installation - that too only for the first 90 days. All others s 15$ incidental !4. Talk about using the good scanning software like VueScan or SilverFast and u'r in for another surprise ! None support this scanner.I have been sitting before this piece non-stop for the past 3 days. Just cant figure out how can anything be sooo horrible. This piece goes back and I can finally have some peace of mind !
We can tell the temperature instead of having to go outside and check how cold it is, or have to look online or watch the news and see what it is out there at the present time. The temperature sensor goes outside. It tells the temperature inside and out, the time, what moon cycle it is, the day, and date.Sometimes it has a problem updating with satellites to update the time, like when we switched to Daylight Savings time, it took several days
Absurd waste of money. Look VERY carefully at the item's description: "Cables To Go 5-foot USB Sync Cable for iPod" Don't read it like a regular consumer and assume that any cable that attaches to a USB port would BOTH sync AND charge the device. Rather, you must read it very literally, like an attorney reviewing a contract. See what I mean? It says "Sync Cable" NOT "Sync and Charge Cable"This is the most deceptive, lame product I've ever wasted my money on. Why would anyone buy this when there are dozens of others, right here on Amazon, for the same or LESS money, all of which will both Sync AND Charge? No, you don't need to buy the ridiculously overpriced Apple original version. I've bought plenty of cheap knock-off aftermarket iPod charging cables (my wife and daughter lose them regularly, so we need a steady supply). They all pretty much work just fine, and they are just as good as an Apple cable (it's a cable, for goodness sake, not a lunar landing module). Just don't buy this ridiculous rip-off. They saved about 3 cents (literally) by making the plug plastic instead of metal, which means it can conduct the data for syncing, but not the charge for charging. Yeah, I guess you could use it for "syncing only" if you don't mind then carrying around ANOTHER cable to do the second part of the job, but why?Of course it's not worth sending back, so their cheesy business model survives. Pathetic.
I really am enjoying this camera. I specifically wanted one that made connecting to the computer easy and also wanted software that I could easily manage. The camera has provided me with good results for both of these concerns. Also, the dock keeps the batteries recharged and the included AC adaptor saves batteries. I was pleased and surprised to get a lithium battery with the kit in addition to the rechargable one. I can use this in the camera when away from the dock. Initally I found turning the camera on and off a bit difficult because of the small size of the button. Then a grandson showed me that I should just hold the fleshy part of my finger on the button and doing so eliminated the problem. I like the ability given by the software to correct and enhance photos. I had three indoor shots taken by my lighted Christmas tree which were dark. The brightness enhancement feature restored them. I plan to use it primarily for emailing pictures to friends and relatives. I had another digital camera last year which &quot;ate&quot; batteries at an alarming rate and which had terribly complicated software. Not so with this little gem.
All the poor reviews stating that this product has poor mid reproduction are really, REALLY nitpicking.Pros:Fabulous build quality, loud without distortion, powerful sub with slight boom, pronounced and bright highs thanks to the horn tweeterCons:There's a very slightly noticeable problem in the differentiation of different mids, as it kind of melds together the tones. Again, I'm nitpicking here.If you're looking for a solid 2.1 system and are willing to spend the $130 for a top-quality system then look no further.
So far, this product has been terrific. I am going to Spain for two weeks and I look forward to putting it to work. I have been using it over the last week to make sure it works and I have been pretty happy with it. The only problem (not anything major) is the way that it clips to the iPod. First, I have to remove my case. However, I do not remove the clear screen overlay protector and the clip causes the screen overlay to bubble a little. The big test will be over the next few weeks.
The quality of the video on this camera is very poor. In addition to being "pixelated" there is a yellow hue to it no matter what I tried. I got two of them...and tried them on two different computers with poor results on both. Might be OK for someone who has never used a webcam before, but if you are used to decent video you will be disappointed in this camera. Also, the "stand" makes positioning very difficult.
note the foot of the "L" in the angle connector points away from the cable. this is accurately described and portrayed visually: it's a left-angle connector. cable length is 24 inches. the cable will route on most devices up from the electronics board to the labelled cover. if your drive is mounted electronics board up, you will probably want a right-angle connector instead.
I just got these for Christmas, and first thing I did was run into my room, plug the adapter to the 6.3mm into our Old School Stereo and threw on an LP of Dark Side of the Moon. HOLY JEEZUS I've never been so tuned out since I smoked my first bowl while doing the same thing. I will NEVER go back to crappy earbuds ever again. Pick these up if you want some bad ass headphones and your broke as hell like me (or get lucky and get it on your list). Happy Listening music lovers!
1. If you are looking for using this product to hook up two monitors to your computers and extend the displays, then DONT BUY. This will only mirror (duplicate) the output.2. Degrades signal quality.
I got My palm IIIc for a birthday. it is perfect exept that it doesnt have an expansion slot. Its also a bit to heavy. Other than that its a great product for school.
How come I can't see customer reviews anymore?
I bought one of these a few months ago and within' a few minutes of using it the ear buds on my headphones felt like they were burning! The next day my USB port died.I'd say save your money!
I tried to use this to switch between a HP desktop running Linux and a small Acer Windows computer. The Linux machine works well, but Acer didn't get any keyboard input. I tried several different keyboards, I tried power cycling everything in different orders, nothing worked. Furthermore, although the device claims that it can handle higher resolutions, the screen was noticeably fuzzy already at 1920x1200.Altogether, altogether, I consider this device nearly useless. You may be able to switch between two Linux servers with it, but for its primary use--switching between two desktop machines--image quality and reliable operation with Windows are paramount.Sad, really, because physically, the device is nice and small, and the company spent some effort on making the device flexible and easy to program. If it worked better, it would be a great device.
This product has worked on every CD/DVD I've used it on. It's a bit clunky but works great for me. I've used it on CDs and DVDs and it doesn't leave swirly scratches like I've read in some reviews - this could be due to poor quality CD/DVDs. The only complaint I have is it didn't come with much repair solution and I had to buy some soon after I bought it.
I was able to use this item to charge my battery twice, then it stopped working. Since I only paid $15, it would have been a waste of effort to return it. You get what you pay for. I had to force myself to buy the actual Sony charger for $60. Why do these chargers cost so much money?
I bought these last winter and they was good!! they much better than the headphones the philip cd player came with
What can I say? Pretty simple cables, and handy if you've got a long stretch to go between PC and monitor.
I think this machine is great! I have repaired 3 dvd movies without damaging them, and they now play again. Maybe the cheaper model dvd players will not recognize them but my Sony did just fine!
I know its weird to love inanimate objects, but this router has worked when nothing else would.I've had numerous issues with Linksys, Belkin and Netgear. I also own a dlink gig-e switchD-Link DGS-2205 5-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch, which might be the greatest thing since sliced bread.When I bought the DIR-655, I had already been reading the forums and found NOT to upgrade the firmware. It had a huge list of known problems, including the wireless not working at all. My experience with the Belkin had me reading forums first, not after I bought expensive gear and had problems.A new firmware has been pushed out to fix those problems, and I have upgraded to it. No issues yet, and its been about 30 days.The GUI is easy to use, and you can play with it on Dlink's website before you buy.I didn't use the install CD it came with, but used the web page at 192.168.0.1.My only complaint: The network usb drive requires I use software. That software doesnt work in linux (Ubuntu). But I can use my Windows computer to make it a network share.
I received this item for Christmas 2000. The item is great when you get the map software. The maps can take up quite a bit of space, so the extended memory module is a good accessory. When I used it in the Cleveland metro area I could not fit in the entire region. When I used it in the Portland, Oregon area I ended up fitting in quite a bit of the map (maybe even the whole state!). I have been around Portland, navigated with it in Salem then up the Oregon coast...the map info had street info everywhere I went during that tour. Obviously the Cleveland metro area has more streets and is more sprawled out than Portland/Oregon.I highly recommend purchasing the cigarette adaptor for use in the car. As for a mount, I found an inexpensive "extra pair of hands" mount for cell phones that worked great for this unit. I also purchased the leather carrying case which keeps it protected when not in use. All but the low profile antenna accessories are worth the money. I did purchase the antenna the other day as a gift for a friend who also has one. I tried it out and really like it but I'm not convinced it's really worth the (price)...I normally can get quite good signal reception in the car without it...I was impressed I could get 16 ft. accuracy with the antenna in the car and around 30 ft. accuracy without it...I also now have an in dash nav system in my new car...I got onto a highway and the in dash nav lost its signal for a couple seconds while the handheld with the antenna knew exactly where I was...would be interesting to try that test again without the antenna...I've had relatively good success finding places with it...only a couple times did it get me lost :) ... I hear there's upgraded map software available for it now...that's great because the maps are a little out dated and I've certainly been on some unmapped roads...but nothing to make me give any less stars to this product.
I have used these headphones only for djin which has been 6 times since i bought these headphones. They have awesome sound, but already the left had side phone has broken off!! Not happy... Dont waste your money unless you like going through headphones once a month, i definitly would not buy these headphones again.
It depends what you care. I don't feel bad even it is most of the time quite light for the ink, but it is sure good enough for me, clean and flush to the DVD's surface--seldom flacking out to my usage. If I need to pay for the pen's shipping, I will not buy it again.I bought it to label CDs because Sharpies (Sanford TM) is vivid, dominant but risky ruining your data over times if you use it on the CD data area. I recently tried a TDK brand, and it was much solid, vivid, and sloppier inks. It is like you compare your friends' note in high school with different styles of writing preferences. They both, TDK and Memorex, are good, to me. You pick what you care and what you want. Three stars are good because most selections for this kind of pen suck. Pricey and not creative, so we happily have to live with it. They don't bother develop good products.Well..., it's just a pen tool. For gifts or important projects, I opt for CD label printout or Lightscribe CDs.
We bought this remote to use at our montly membership meetings, where 4-6 members make PowerPoint presentations. It's a different set of speakers each time, so we're getting a pretty random sample, and I can tell you that we have never had a day where at least one speaker didn't have problems. Either the slides fail to advance or they come in a rush. We rarely experienced these problems with our old IR remote.I use the remote myself and rarely have a problem, because I'm used to it. For others, though, the fact that the buttons are right next to each other and backward (push the left one to advance the slides, the right one to go back) and very sensitive seems to guarantee problems. Range and setup are terrific, however.Bottom line: it's about a third the price of other quality RF remotes, so if you're going to be the only user, you might be able to learn to use it smoothly and pocket the difference. If the remote is for the use of a wide range of people, you're asking for trouble.
This right angle adapter with 360 degree swivel allowed me to push my LG 55" to within one inch of the wall. I lost no reception and now for a couple of bucks reduced the profile of my TV.
This is a great lamp at a very affordable price. My boyfriend and I bought four because we liked them so much. They also look really nice with colored light bulbs-we use green and it's a very peaceful effect. Highly recommend!
I've never had a problem with this router in over 2 years, until I bought a Nintendo Wii and tried to connect with the internet. The Wii will not connect to the net through this router. It is the only router listed on the "incompatible routers" list for the Wii, just my luck, lol. If you aren't planning on getting a Wii, it's an outstanding router. It has good signal throughout my entire house.
When I got my D100, I bought it used, and it came with this equivalent hand grip. When I upgraded to a D200, I initially thought I didn't need this handgrip... but wow did I miss it.First, if you take portrait-oriented photos at all, this is a hand grip with a control dial and shutter button exactly where you expect them. You can take portrait orientation without sticking your arm out like a chicken wing.Second, with the D200, even with the cool battery management capabilities, battery life seems shorter than the similar setup did on the D100... probably because of the bigger screen, faster sustained picture rate, etc. The ability to stick two batteries in this really extends battery life.Those two things combined make the investment in the D200 so much more useful.On the D100 version of this, the handset adds a small microphone so you can annotate individual photos. I used that feature exactly once, when I wanted to figure out how it worked. This handset does noe include that feature, and I'm thankful - this handset is *much* more inexpensive than the D100 handset, probably because of smart design decisions like this. The courage to cut a feature rather than add more useless stuff is refreshing - and what earned this the last start to push it into the '5 star' category.
This a good record cleaning tool. It cleans dust out of the groves with out damaging the LP. It will keep my records sounding good for years.
I just got [these] speakers, and I like it very much. I do not have a lot of experience on speakers, but for the price I think these are really nice. I got these when amazon had it around $250 pair shipped. I am not sure what other speakers that I could get it from such price.I was looking at mission bookshelf speakers, but with the bookshelf + stand probably cost more than what I wanted to pay for speakers.One bad thing is that the grill is cheaply made.These sound nice.
Worked without any trouble in Win XP. Getting it to work on MacOS X 10.2 (Jaguar) required searching the net for drivers. The newest ones are out there and work fine.
I bought this as a replacement for one I bought with my camera. The darn things are so little that they're too easy to lose. This is the only way to remotely trigger some of the Nikon DSLRs because they don't have a cable release mount. This sends an IR signal to the camera and triggers it. Unfortunately, the receiver window is on the front of the camera, so YOU have to be in front of the camera pointing at it, or at least off to the side, because it's line-of-sight. It's great for including yourself in the picture because you can set it to delay the shutter activation for a few seconds in order to get the remote control out of the picture.
I have had this hub for about a year and it is awesome. I recently purchased a second one for work. I use Flashdrives, SD cards w/built-in USB, an 80gig USB SmartDrive, and my iPod cable. Since I am constantly plugging and unplugging devices that I carry around, the two top ports are FANTASTIC. The hub is FAST and has never hiccupped. Everyone has a hub for printers, scanners, and stay-at-home iPod cables -- but if you are on the go, you can't match this hub.
I got this camera for Christmas and took it to New York City for a day. It took great pictures and even better videos with the auto setting. The flash does take a very long time to recharge, but the quality of the photos made up for it.I would highly recoomed this camera.
To echo other reviewers: These are worth the paltry purchase price!DON'T skimp and buy the off-brands...they're just too unreliable! In my household we've already burned 200-300 of these Fuji DVDs, and only two of them were unfortunately unusable. That's a very acceptable percentage, believe it or not.FYI, we've also had very good success with the re-writable DVDs from Fuji as well.Recommended without reservation!
I was very happy with this printer for the first few months that I had it. Like noted, the print quality is good for a laser printer. It is also fairly fast. However, I ran out of yellow toner one day & wouldn't you know it, you can't print a darn thing without all of the cartridges being full (even if I only wanted to print black text). So, I go to buy a new cartridge. Don't bother going to Walmart to find one. It's Office Depot or the internet & you'd better hope they have this rare one in stock. Oh, & if you're used to refill kits or remanufactured cartridges, that won't happen here. It's OEM or nothing, so $40 a pop for the cartridges x 4. Yup, $160 to refill the toner on this for 1000 pages (that's assuming that you use economy mode like two thirds of the time, my experience is actually closer to 300-500 pages before refill). That's $.16 a page. You could go to Kinkos for that much & they'd provide the paper. Now, don't get me wrong, this is a very good printer & does everything it says it will. I only have a gripe about the cost of ownership. I ended up buying another printer for less than the price of refilling the cartridges.
This has been my best friend at the gym and running. I've dropped my nano a few times on the road and not one scratch thanks to this product. The screen protection is great and you don't have to worry about your nano falling out because the fit is perfect.
This intel conroe core 2 duo cpu rocks. If u want one, the price is super low, anymore. A++.
I purchased this portable CD case with speaker several years ago. The reason I bought it was so I could impress a man with love songs in a remote romantic location...that night didn't quite go as planned, so I ditched the guy and kept the CD/portable speaker!! I absolutely love this thing and it has gone with me on trips to Australia, California, Virginia, Cape Cod, and many others. The only down side is it does seem to wear down the batteries in my CD player rather quickly, but I'm not sure if it's the speaker itself as opposed to just the model of CD player I'm using. For those of us that are not always so technologically advanced or the first to jump on new technology ~ this CD/speaker is great! I've had three friends order this product after vacationing with them...they love the versatility and they are all ipod addicts!
I have an older device that is unable to use the newer SDHC cards. It is an HP iPAQ Travel Companion (rx5915). This card has worked flawlessly with this device.
I decided to upgrade my DI-614+ (which works great!) to this model so I can have 802.11g support. Some of negative reviews got me to think twice but they all proved to be non-existence for me. Maybe I got used to the user interface form DI-614+. I have no issue what so ever on setting up the box. I took precaution to reboot my cable modem after I plugged in the box. This thing supports UPnP as well, which is a must for xbox and MSN messenger (if you need voice, video, and application sharing). My only advice to people is read the quick setup (mostly illustrated instructions) and get the latest firmware.My only wish is for DLink to provide porting of some configuration parameters among different boxes for easy upgrade. I had to manually configure all my static DHCP, filtering, and firewall customizaiton.
Shopped all around for a backpack style camera bag for my new Canon EOS 7D, and nothing compared to the design and space of this bag. Plenty of room for all 3 of my lenses and flash as well as misc camera supplies (cables, cd's, dust remover spray, etc). Although only an amateur photographer, this bag has many other features that I'm sure any pro would be impressed with. Weather seal flap that covers the zipper, other specialty pockets for tripods and the like. A nice neutral color, and a perfect size to take to the stadium or other events where a bag size might be an issue. Although the bag is made by Canon, that had no weight in my purchasing decision. An EXCELLENT bag overall...you wouldn't be disappointed!!
Great product works well and arrived sooner than I have anticipated! Very great value for its price! I am still using it today for my Xbox 360.
I have been using a pair of the 8X42 Wave Binos for almost a year now. I use them in all conditions, wet and cold to hot and dry. So far they have performed flawlessly. Best of all they don't fog up when it's cold outside. The optics are bright and clear without any rainbow effect, and the colors are normal even in low light conditions. One of the coolest things about these binos is that they will focus well up close (these seem to be able to focus as close as about 7ft.), which is great for small fauna observation. The focus wheel dials smoothly and easily. In all a joy to use. I can "see" why the Coast Guard uses these, and why so many of my birding friends recommend them. When I was comparing binos in a telescope specialty shop, the only ones that came close to these cost twice as much. Five Stars and a Big Smile!
We purchased this clock radio because it has all the features we were looking for -except asthetic appeal (i just don't get the squat design.) In any case, if you take the time to quickly review the instructions it's a breeze to set up and it works beautifully. The sound quality is suprisingly good for a clock radio too. If you can handle it's appearance, go for it!!
This camera can take some pretty nice pictures. But for outdoor pictures, which mine tend to be, you need to do a lot of button pushing. This camera won't save "modes" as default settings. I find that outdoor color quality stinks unless I have it on a particular mode. But the camera won't save that as a default. Olympus says that feature isn't available on this model. If you're a kayaker - this probably isn't the right camera for you.
These headphones are exactly what I was expecting they would be when I ordered them...my daughter has the same pair for her iPod and when I mentioned that I needed a better pair than the ones that came with mine, she suggested these to me.I have used them nonstop since they arrived ~ love the blue earpiece, lol ~ and they are perfect!I would recommend them to anybody who is looking for a good pair; the interchangeable earpieces are an added perk! just for fun...
After about 4-5 months of using these earphones, the left one stopped working. I've read about this in the reviews, but I was careless; I ignored them and ordered these earphones regardless.If you want to take the risk, then by all means go for it. The bass is powerful, the noise isolation is great, and the sound quality is somewhat decent. Too bad it might just stop working after a few months.
The camera seems to work as advertised. For the price, the picture quality is excellent. Autofocus and brightness auto-adjustment does an excellent job. The only problem I had with it was that the program that it had installed on its internal memory which was supposed to let me view my videos on a computer contained a virus and the Puredigital technologies website (not to be confused with a similar one for PureDigital of the UK which seems to apply only to small radios) was pretty useless in getting me a replacement for that program. There is no mention of the PSV-351 anywhere on their website that I could find. I still haven't located a replacement and the 888 tech support number only works from US locations.
The enclosure arrived broken. The plastic that connected the board to the end of the enclosure had broken. It wasn't worth the trouble of returning so I got the gorilla glue out and glued it back together. Next time I'll spend a few more dollars and get something better.
I purchased this keyboard less then three months ago. I am a heavy user, spending 15+ hours a day at my computer, both working and gaming. As a work keyboard, I have no complaints; it is a sleek, low profile, compact keyboard with good key feel. But as a heavy gamer, I have destroyed this keyboard. I have not only worn the letters off of five of the keys, but I also wore off the texture on those keys. In addition, while those keys still work, there action is a little different then the surrounding keys.I am not sure if I somehow exceeded the manufactures recommended usage for this keyboard, and I would hate to mislabel it as inferior, I just want to let people know that if key wear is a problem you have, then this is not the solution.
I received the item about as fast as the card operates in my camera & computer. No problem with it. A great buy!!
This Targus Backpack put a huge smile on my fiances sons face. He was the talk of his high school.We are still finding compartments to put stuff in. Thank you Amazon.....
I purchased this camera on the recommendation of a camera store sales associate. I have only had it a few weeks, but so far it has met all of my expectations. I love the 10x optical zoom and the picture quality is fantastic. I find that it has a quick response time and the menus have been fairly easy to navigate. There are reviews from more avid camera enthusiasts out there, but from a mother of a 14 month old who takes lots of pictures and has enjoyed dabbling with photography for several years, this has been a great camera so far.
The camera is nice and the features are quite user friendly, but the camera chews through batteries like there's no tomorrow. I'd recommend perhaps a Canon or a Sony.
Easily slides into place. People with normal vision will not be able to see clearly through your viewfinder. Can be used on your next Canon camera as you upgrade.
This charger was very easy to use and work as promised. priced well and I will be purchasing more for friends this year as a christmas gift. So all in all I highly recommend.
Faster than a speeding bullet.....!! After purchasing this USB reader, and seeing how fast my digital pictures download, I realize how many hours of my life were lost staring into space with the old cardreader. I use 2gig cards and take lots of photos, and this handles the downloads to my computer with ease. If there are better and faster card readers out there, it doesn't matter to me, this is FAST! It installed quickly and easily on my Dell PC, windows XP, and works perfectly. It is also small and easy to take with me along with my laptop.
For several years, I carried my laptop in a Targus notebook case. The weight of the bag and of the laptop on my right shoulder often left me with severe discomfort during my long commute to school and to work. I finally decided to purchase the Fellowes Neoprene Notebook Sleeve so that I could place my laptop in my bookbag.After purchasing this product and using it for about a month, I would recommend that you consider these points:1) Will my laptop fit into the Sleeve?--------------------------------------You may be thinking to yourself that this is an obvious point. However, I would suggest that you measure the thickness, width, and length of your laptop, and compare that to the measurements that Fellowes provides for the sleeve. One observation that I made about the sleeve is that it is very thin. I found that my Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop with a 15" wide LCD screen just barely fit into the Fellowes 17" Neoprene sleeve ("the sleeve"). What I mean by barely is that I can place my laptop entirely into the sleeve but I have difficulty closing the zipper to encase the laptop. The thicker your 17" laptop, the harder I think it will be for you to zipper your laptop within the sleeve. Many have also expressed this same viewpoint in their reviews on Amazon and other websites. Do not dismiss this very important point or you may end up returning this item.2) How safe will my laptop be in the sleeve?--------------------------------------------Compared to my old bag, the Neoprene sleeve offers minimal protection. Why? The sleeve will protect your laptop from the inadvertent scratches and from the random crud that may enter your laptop during transport. But (and more importantly) the sleeve will offer minimal protection from any impact the laptop may suffer during an accidental drop. The sleeve is especially weak around the zipper area (as there is less padding). For those who are prone to the accidental slip and fall, or for those who are used to dropping their bookbag (which may in the future carry your laptop), the sleeve may not be for you.If, on the other hand, you take good care of your laptop, and are conscious of it during transport, it will likely suffer no harm. Moreover, it may be more comfortable to carry the laptop within the sleeve in a bookbag than it is to carry it in a shoulder-strap bag.3) What will I carry the notebook sleeve in?---------------------------------------------Bookbags and handbags come in all sizes. You may first want to think about whether or not your notebook (with the sleeve around it) fits into your existing bookbag or handbag. If so, how much addition by subtraction is taking place? With the added notebook, how many documents, books, and etc can you now fit into that handbag or bookbag? A student with a heavy course load may end up carrying some books in his hands.
I cannot comment on the length as I am not going to use the whole spool at this time but it is perfectly functioning speaker wire. It is from what I can tell high quality and my speakers definitely sound better than the crappy 16 gauge stuff I was using. If you need to upgrade your speaker wire, get this!
I purhcased this TV 8 months ago and now it is broke. I had extended service warranty from Best Buy and i was told that some PC board is broken and it has to be ordered from Panasonic.I waited.. waited.. waited for almost month and half.. still not yet repaired. If i call Best Buy they say oh we are still waiting for panasonic to authorize the parts they have ordered. If i call Panasonic they said we never received any request from Best Buy.I was so frustrated that i even yelled and scream at Best Buy customer service but nothing happened except for my BP to go up!!!Finally one day Best Buy called me and told me that i can have the TV replaced. I went to their Store to pick up the same TV..THAT IS WHEN I FOUND THAT THIS MODEL HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY PANASONIC.SO THEY WERE TRYING TO ORDER A PART FOR A TV WHICH HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.So please do not buy this TV. you will be in lots of trouble if it breaks as you will not get any parts.the real frustrating part was neither Best Buy nor Panasonic gave me the truth that this TV has been discontinued.Bottomline - Very poor customer service from Panasonic. Model Discontinued.. JUST TAKE THIS OFF YOUR LIST IF YOU ARE PLANNING OT BUY A BIG SCREEN TV. Why pay a high price and then end up begging these customer service for help.ThanksSA
i gave this amp 4 stars cause it is a great amp 4 the money. but turned all the way up it overheats turn the knobs on the amo down and jam all day it makes my rear view miroror rattle one 4. with my 12" sony explodes
I only wanted a simple keyboard with buttons for controlling my mp3 player. I previously owned the same logitech keyboard, one step up from this one and while it is great keyboard it has a little too many extra buttons that often got in the way.For my money simplistic elegance and minimalism is the way to go and this keyboard fits that bill perfectly.
I have one just like it at home and when the one in my office gave out, I purchased the exact same kind.
I've just received my Monster Turbines that I've bought. There's a few things that I would like to share from my purchase.1) Customer Service was great. Initially I thought I had problems with my shipping as I live outside USA. So I contacted Amazon and they were friendly in assisting me2) Packaging was firm, and solid.3) Shipment came in 1 week before estimated. ( Very elated )4) Have tested the Monster Turbines, Sound quality is excellent, so is the bass. I'll test it out a few more days, to confirm on it's durability as posted by other reviewers, and I'll post another review.
Have had this drive for over four months and am very happy with it. First, there were no problems hooking it up to an esata card (with my Thinkpad). Was recognized in Vista with no problems also. The drive is quiet (my quieter than my USB seagate) and is very very fast, at least in comparison. Esata is no joke - it's the connection of the future. Makes USB 2.0 look like a floppy drive. I like this drive enough that I'm going to get a second.Only complaint is the very bright blue light on the front. Some electrical take to cover it up and it's fine.
I bought this printer a little over a year ago and I used it heavily during the school year with no problems scanning, copying, or printing. I started printing on 3x5 cards and it worked great, except when I reset all the defaults back to 11x81/2, It grabs the paper, jams and will not clear the error. I can't even use just the scanner or copy function, and I can not reset it according to the instructions. Great while it lasted, but I had hoped to get more than a year out of it.
I don't understand why laptop cases are so expensive. This is the exception - great price - study construction - nice strap- PC tiedowns.Only negative is that it does not have a great volume of storage space in addition to the laptop compartment. It's fine for a power brick and cords, cables, accessory mouse, and a couple of pads and pencils. But if you carry a lot of manuals or other bulky items, look for an expandable briefcase instead.
I had the worst installation problem with this PC card. First off, LinkSys is fully aware that the installation CD that shipped with this product has major issues. Nowhere in their web page do they even care to mention this. I spent several hours uninstalling and installing various ways but couldn't get it to load. Technical support took over an hour onhold waiting on the queue. A tech support finally resolved this problem. It turns out this is a common problem with Windows Me.
Installed on my 1999 Volvo S80. Have my cellphone hooked in with Pandora and Sirius. Sound quality is good and installation easy. This is the only good option for Volvo unless you want to replace the entire system.
Easy to configure. Works great. Great software. Found it cheaper at Walmart though.
This router is amazing. It can run a custom firmware called tomato [...] that has a lot of options and a great QOS system. QOS is what allows you to prioritize traffic so that my little sister doesn't lag up our broadband with her filesharing.
I've got the 3 inch version of this telescope, but the comments apply here as well (so I figured I'd save someone some trouble by posting here, too):Everything bad you've read in the other reviews is all 100% true. From the lack of tracking, poor go-to (because it doesn't keep the time after you've set it), to the way over exaggerated magnification claims, shaky mount-- all true.I've had one of these scopes for about 4-5 years (got it as a gift). I used it once or twice but couldn't do anything but look at the moon with it. It went in the attic (where most cheap scopes end up) after a short time...Then I gave it to my sister (she kept it when I moved-- I was going to throw it away). She gave it back after about a year because she couldn't get it to focus. Only useful for the moon she says (couldn't get the computer to work at all-- her fault there-- read on).Since that time, however, I learned a lot about telescopes in general. So when I got it back, I figured out why it wouldn't focus with the included 4mm eyepiece or the supplied 3x barlow. It was WAY out of collimation. Collimation wasn't even mentioned in the manual at all. They assume it is always in collimation. If a scope gets out of collimation it is useless so it is strange not to put it in the manual at all.So I take out the primary mirror and mark the center spot with a red sharpie (you need to mark the center of the primary mirror for collimation-- this one doesn't come pre-marked). I put it back in and use a cheshire eyepiece (used for collimation) to line up the optics. Now I knew why there were no instructions on collimating. This thing is almost impossible to collimate! The secondary mirror basically falls out when you loosen any ONE of the set screws! Anyway after about an hour and fifteen minutes I got it in very good collimation.However, even in good collimation, the 4mm eyepiece will not come into a sharp focus and NOTHING in the 3x barlow will come to focus AT ALL. This is definitely due to very, very poor quality of the supplied eyepieces. I've tried other eyepieces which make this scope perform much better so I know it is the eyepieces. The 3x barlow is 100% useless and it is also 100% plastic (I think it even has a plastic lens). The *only* reason the barlow is in the box is so they can advertise 525x magnification (700mm/4mm * 3 for the barlow = 525x). But the useful magnification for any scope maxes out around 60x the aperture (in inches). In this scope's case that is 180x.The computer works like it is supposed to (except it doesn't keep the time once you enter it which makes it pretty useless). The problem with the computer and "go-to" in general is the user has to know a bit about the sky before it is useful because you have to line up the scope manually on two stars to set the computer. The novice probably can't do this properly. Note, too, that the second star must be found fairly quickly after the first or the settings won't be very accurate (hard, again, for the novice). The most useful part of the computer is using the direction arrows to manually keep an object in view since they slew the scope at a fairly slow rate.So, the user should know a bit about the night sky before attempting to ever use ANY go-to system.First of all, the best way to do that is to buy NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe (Spiralbound) by Terence Dickinson. That'll get you oriented in the night sky and give a good starting point.Second, pick up a good starter scope. A good starter Newtonian (same style as this scope) with an object locator (doesn't automatically move the telescope, though) is an Orion SkyQuest XT6. It has twice the aperture of this scope. If you get the XT6 without the intelliscope option it is even cheaper. General rule is buy the bigest aperture scope that your budget allows.Personally, I don't think you need a go-to at first. It is much more fun to be able to read start charts and star hop your way to find those deep sky objects. Very much like the difference between watching a movie vs. reading the book.
This battery does not hold a charge for more than 30 pictures with my panasonic camera. My original battery is three years old and is still good for 200 or more pics. I bought the new battery for a backup for the older battery. I feel I was ripped off with this purchase. Another fine product made in China!
easy to assemble. decent build quality. powers down when not in use, not usually available to 90% of external drives. not the quietest when the drive is in place, but i only use it for backups and don't leave it on 24/7.all the right connections, though would like to have firewire 800 available for this price. decent price. go for it!
This is the 2nd Harmony remote I've purchased, the first being a 659 two years ago. I still use the 659, which took the place of 7 remotes.I use this to control the following:Samsung HL61A750 61-Inch 1080p LED Powered DLP HDTVOnkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)Onkyo DV-SP405 Progressive Scan DVD Player with HDMI Output BlackPhillips DSX-5500 satellite receiver (waiting for new unit upgrade to HD)I didn't bother with installing the cd, I just downloaded the latest version of the software. It took me 15 minutes to configure the remote. I took the time to write down the model numbers as the software was downloading.How does it work? It works great! Just as with the 659, only no batteries to replace. The charger means I have a place to store the remote ( the biggest problem I had with the older 659 was, where did I put it?). The wife just has to pick it up, push "Watch TV" and all the right equipment come on. As some posters have stated, if there's a problem, the help button really does help solve the issue.I expect this remote to last for a long time. No regrets here.This is a no-brainer, you'll love it.
This camera mount is great, set it up on a tripod and when you want to go with the camera fast just flip the lever and go.
THIS RADIO IS THE BEST RADIO I EVER USED.ITS RANGE IS GREAT AND EVERY THING COMES IN REALLY CLEAR.IT USUALLY HAS A RANGE OF 2-3 IN THE CITY AND 5 MILES IN THE OPEN COUNTRY.THE MOST RANGE I EVER HAD WAS 16 MILES.
The software included with this device is terrible. There were bugs everywhere, mispellings in the interface, etc. I downloaded the latest version from their website, which had improvements. After playing with it for a while, I got it working. However, some of the features of it don't work (like Mac address filtering) because the software is horrible. Also, the device just stops working periodically, and you need to mess with the configuration for a while until it'll start working again.I've been updating the firmware and Windows software for the past week (bought it last week), and it seems like they put up a new version of the firmware every 2 days. This is probably a fair indicator that the device was released with immature software, and that they're struggling to get the thing to a point where it actually works for their customers.I do not recommend this product to anyone.
this is the coolest and best sounding speakersI have ever had. the XA3021 shakes my hole bedroom and rattles the walls I have gotten grounded because the bass is so good at rattling walls. This is awsome.
I am a big fan of DVDs - but I don't know very much about home audio. My solution, buy a combo home theater and DVD system, with the audio and the DVD already compatiable. In my price shopping this GPX system was the least expensive system I found that had both a quality DVD player and 5.1 Dolby sound. I ordered this system, and after a minor adventure, I found my self with a large box of dreams on my living room floor. The DVD/Home Theater system took about 30 min or so to set up, and was mostly selfexplaintory. The DVD to Sub-Woofer wires were color coded, but the colors on the boxes did not exactly match the wire colors (a quick consultation with the owners guide produced the answer). This system is great. The sound is great, the speakers are unobtrusive and the DVD player is oustanding. One complaint: the Speaker Volume is on a knob, and cannot be controled remotely. But otherwise I found this system to be just what the doctor ordered for the person who likes DVDs.
These aren't exactly what I was hoping for, but they serve the purpose well enough.I wouldn't even bother buying the binder that these go in, they fit great in a standard 3 ring binder.
This modem fits only computers with an ISA slot although most newer computers have PCI slots, not ISA slots. Nowhere in the product description or technical details does it mention this fact.
Most excellent purchase I've made in past few years. I love this headset!!! It's been reliable and, though hearing quality is not the best, it's a great value.
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This was the perfect fit for my laptop and so far I am very pleased with it.Thanks.
This is a great radio if you like to be up to date on weather events or emergencies and we've had quite a few. not only for information but for communication without needing to get a license great for families and friends to use for camping etc....great Service, Thanks.
This is the second LaCie Brick USB external hard drive I have bought as of yet, and while it isn't fancy or comes with a multitude of special features, it does the job it's supposed to -- backing up both my laptop and my second LaCie brick with room to spare -- with ease and speed.Setup takes literally less than 5 minutes, and it was plug-and-play right out of the box. I chose not to install the software it came with ("One-touch backup") as I personally have no use for it. It makes hardly any noise if any at all, and the speed at which it works makes it extremely efficient. Not to mention, the design is fun, a space-saver, and adds life to my desk.I highly recommend this product and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
An alternative to removing the Forerunner's wrist-strap and keeping the unit bike-mounted is getting another device for mounting the Garmin WITH the wrist-strap. Bike-mounted HRM watches use a simple rubber donut that goes around the handlebar, to which the watch is strapped. I've use the donut from my Nike watch and this works well with the Forerunner when road biking.
This is my second california amp, gave other one to friend after his sony broke. I owned that first one for 5 years! Never once gave me a problem, now he's had it for 2yrs and that thing is still bangin! Can't beat them for the price!
Although these wall-mount devices can run into major dollars, this one is less dear than most. And the good news is it seems exceptionally well made. The pivots operate smoothly with just the right amount of friction, not too loose, not to tight. It's very solid and the channels to hide the cables are a nice feature. Sticker shock not withstanding, it's a nicely made product that works very well.
I absolutley love my ethernet cord. its durable and inexpensive. Definitely a good buy. I will definitely recommend this product.
If you still have a betamax player then you will need this. In fact this is realy the only use this player has. There are not to many movies for it. So if you still have a betamax player buy this or get with the times and buy something new. There are newer ways to record and watch movies right on Amazon.com. Go on and take a look I did.
I have had this coffeemaker for about 2 months. It's working fine and I rather enjoy having the percolater type maker back again. Perhaps its a blast from the past memory. It makes just coffee just as good as the automatic makers. I don't use any special coffees. I just use the regular coffee but its still good.
I purchased this All-In-One after having horrible problems with two Brother All-In-Ones. This was a Godsend!The first Brother worked fine for a month or two then started coming up with a "no device" error every time I needed to print something important too!!! YUK!The second Brother would NOT install no matter what anyone did, and crashed my brand new Sony computer 3 times trying ! Came up with an "unknown device driver error"I was SOOO disgusted with Brother's by that time, I purchhased this HP .I absolutely LOVE it! Recommend it especially if you're going to use it on a wireless network! WOW!!5 stars really isn't enough, I would cheerfully give it a 10!!
Wonderful color during the afternoon naps or early evening sleep time. Extra camera to watch backyard play...when mom or dad are not standing there. Watch the to be three year old learn to crawl out of bed or the crib. I did not expect true night vision but sound is excellent. I purchased with the static suppressor recommended and I have no problems with Wi-Fi or microwave.
I needed a DVD player capable of playing European as well as domestic DVDs and decided to order Philips DVP642 DivX-Certified Progressive-Scan DVD Player from Amazon. The product arrived on time and it works great! I am pleased with my purchase.
I might have deducted a star for the software included in the package (will not work with Vista and requires a PAID upgrade to a new version), but frankly I'd been made aware of that problem BEFORE making the purchase.The burner has thus far worked flawlessly with every disc I've thrown at it, including many that wouldn't work in any other burner I have. The drivers installed upon plugin and since then it's worked like a champ. Sweet.I haven't experienced any significant noise from the unit or any other flaws.So for the burner its 5 stars - maybe the software will work with my old Windows ME box when I get around to trying it out... :)
I have been quite happy with the 16-ohm version of these for home hi-fi use. The aluminum diaphragm may not be as tough as titanium for PA and sound reinforcement use, but the aluminum doesn't put the "shiny" sound on music that titanium does. In a properly set-up system these rival direct radiators for natural sound, and do not give me listener fatigue even after hours of listening.My measurements using pink noise and 1/6 octave RTA verify the smoothness of the response; with the right horn EQ (about 10dB total correction at 20kHz) I was getting close to +/-1.5dB out to 20kHz on 511B horns. I settled for 8dB EQ, with a bit of downward overall slope for the most realistic sound.We compared these to BMS 4550 drivers, and in my opinion they easily hold their own. The 4550s may have a small edge in detail, but to my ear these have a slightly smoother sound than the 4550s. Minor differences either way, both are excellent sounding drivers. One clear advantage over the 4550s is the Radians don't have a spike in response at 18.5kHz, but respond smoothly to 20kHz.
I have a Magnavox TV that is 14 years old. I had a Magnavox VCR which was 16 years old. The TV is still going strong, and the VCR quit about a month ago. I ordered another Magnavox VCR because of my past success with the brand. This VCR is a cheap piece of junk. It is made in China and it did not work the first day I had it. I am saddend that Magnavox has abandoned quality products for cheap labor. I will look for another brand of VCR. Stay away from this junk. I would give it 0 stars if that were possible.
Microsoft Natural keyboards have been kicking around for a long time, and while they are reasonably inexpensive and decently constructed, I find them even less comfortable to use than flat keyboards. The only keyboard I have ever found to be a real improvement on standard ones is the oddly shapedKinesis Advantage USB - Keyboard - USB - black. I have used mine (an older version, of course) for over ten years, despite its worthless function keys, because it is the only keyboard I can find that lets me type as much as I want without causing my wrists to hurt. My hands are large with long fingers, but otherwise normal, so I don't know why my experience with ergonomic keyboards seems to be atypical.
Excellent quality and ease of use. Friendly software. My wife and I listen to audio books. It would be better if the rewind/fast forward speeds were progressive -- slow at first then speeding up so you could go quickly to any point in the book. Otherwise, no complaints. The leather case we bought is perfect.
I absolutely love this camera because it's everything I need in a camera. It's small so it can fit in all my purses. It can create videos. It takes great pictures. The battery life is amazing. I've had it for almost a year now and it has never died on me while I was out taking pictures. I only need to charge it about once a week. I'm able to take a ton of pics with no problems. I take this camera with me to every event or function I go to and I've yet to have it fail me. I can't see myself with another camera. If I lost this one I would definitely buy the same one again. I definitely would recommend it.
I bought this TV to demonstrate Karaokes that I have from the Philippines. I did not intend to use it for watching TV alone. But when I first turned it on, setup was automatic, and the quality of the picture was beyond reproach. Now I use it exclusively for watching TV over a much larger TV in an air-conditioned room. That is how truly good this TV is. At one time, I thought Magnavox TVs were of poor quality, but so far this TV is just as good as a Panasonic or Sony.The quality of the sound could be improved, but I am running the sound through wireless earphones and/or a stereo shelf system which I also bought from Amazon.com. I will review the shelf system and wireless earphones in another post.Overall, I could not be more happy with this TV or with Amazon on this particular purchase.
Good product at a reasonable price. I have been looking for a Brother label tape for sometime and found this at Amazon for a reasonable price compared to other dealers.
This remote works great. I use it with my Nikon D40x (or whatever the model # is)My suggestion, this remote is small and easy to lose. Keep an extra handy!(For all you techies... It works on IR, no direct connection needed like bluetooth, so you can use multiple remotes with the same camera without hassle).
Promptly received battery, no shipping damages noted. Fully charged battery and have been getting 3 to 4 hours use of a fully charged battery. Would buy again & recommend it to friends.
I have owned two! I somehow lost the first one and bought the exact same one AGAIN because I liked it *that* much. (No, I don't work for Canon.) I think everyone I know owns this camera and I haven't heard a single complaint. I, too, have nothing negative to offer. It takes fantastic pictures and for the most part, the face recognition works pretty well and the image stabilization has done wonders for the photos taken with my father's shaky hands. It's the perfect size, weight, and price. I'm in love with this camera.
Small, quiet and keeps my 17" laptop from shutting down from heat (now that I'm running a second monitor. The USB through-port works fine. Lost a point because it has no off switch.
After about two years the player destroyed a new dvd.The changer messed up and will not eject the other disks in the player. After it was taken apart and the other disks removed my dad found that a small mod will make it a single disk player but still usable. Still has great sound but only a single disk player.
well made compared to the scosche one I previously had that quit working. but at the time of purchase was kind of expensive the prices have gone down considerably.
I got the model as an upgrade to the original Vista C, which only had 24MB of internal memory.Picks up the satellite signal much faster than the older model. Also sems to track a little faster, which is especially helpful, when doing trun by turn.I lve the fact that I can use it anywhere. I have a mount for my car and my bike, and love being able to fit almost the entire US on a 2 GB card.Only problem is it does take a pretty long time to copy the map data to tthe card.
A great traveling companion to your PC - easy to use, not so fancy as some with auto rewind but trust me this is more reliable and works on just about any surface. Although small it is comfortable and not at all awkward to use. A definite thumbs up!
I bought this lens in October of 2005 and have used it with both my D70 and now my D200. It is an impressive piece of glass for the money. I have gotten superb results both with and without the VR function engaged. It is rock solid.My only complaint is that I wish it was a bit faster (F stop lower than 4.5). Of course, Nikon's 2.0 in a fixed focal length is well over $5000 so I'll live with it for now.I do a lot of nature and documentary photography and this lens has helped me achieve wonderful professional results. I took a photo of a mallard taking flight and you can count the downy feathers on his fuzzy posterior.Take a warning though. If you plan on putting a circular polarizer on it, make sure it's a VERY good one. Every mid-range one I tried (&lt;$100) messed up the auto focus.If you have the need and the cash, it's a great lens!
I bought this yesterday, Recommended by a professional photographer, and I love it. It fits my Canon Rebel XT and 3 lenses, plus the flash all memory cards and an extra camera backup (panasonic dmc-fz7).It is well built and cleverly designed. 5 Stars, no complaints.
I like these earbuds. It took some time to get used to the way the fit in the ear, but i love the way they kill a lot of background noise. The only thing im worried about in these earbuds is how long they will last. I've had my pair about 2 months and already im seeing the caseing on the wires start to deteriate near the earbuds themselves.
I had ordered a Fuji(1.3) before this & was very discouraged.It was hard to understand and the quality of pictures I took weren't good at all.So I returned it,thinking maybe all lower priced Digital cameras were like that.But,then I saw the HP 318 with 2.3 megapixels,Decided to try it. I am glad I did.It is an easy Point&shoot camera.When I loaded them onto my computer,I could not believe the quality of the pictures.I highly recommend this camera,for its price,easiness to use and picture quality.
I have used other lens cleaning systems and have always been fearful of scratching my lenses. This is so easy to use and I take it everywhere I take my camera. I also use it to clean lenses that I've leased. It does a wonderful job and I've been completely happy with it.
I bought this keyboard to use with my new laptop. For the first month, it seemed to work fine. I like the quite keys, and I have not experienced the "stiffness" that others have complained about. However, after about a month, the function keys (F1 - F12) stopped working. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the driver, and everything else I can find on the web, but to no avail.
First off, I'm now spoiled. After this handheld, I will NEVER go back to a grafitti based palm! I might put up with less memory, maybe a cheaper display, maybe slower processor, but I would never take a replacement without the keyboard. Using the JFile shareware database, my sister entered an entire stack of about a hundred movies in a couple of hours on this keyboard with little or no training. It couldn't have happened on my previous Visor Prism.-Display is indeed the best in its class. I was amazed that I opened it up under direct summer sunlight inside my car and I could read the text without any problems. [I wouldn't try making out color, but that's fair to me]-Speed is wonderful. Much faster than the high end Treo's (and better display too) I used to play Handmark Monopoly on my Visor Prism... I tried it on my Tungsten C and at first I thought the animations weren't working... then I realized it was just happening too fast to see!-Palm's advanced replacement is very well done. I was rushed to ER about two months after purchasing this machine and in the process it got munched in the car door. When I was better I gave Palm a call, paid $150 and had an advanced replacement in decent condition sitting in my hands very quickly. (WITH full warranty still I might add!) It was very nice since I'm very dependent on this little machine.Downsides?-Web browser stinks. It crashes a lot on quite a few sites. I'm leary of forking out &gt;+$40 for the pro version when I'm not sure it will be more stable.-Wi-Fi range is poor. I have to be basically within 20 feet of a base unit for it to work. [Using both a DLink and Airport Extreme]. On the flip side, I have never had interoperability issues as long as I input the keys in full hex. And I understand that this range is typical of units this size.-Unit will lock on poor wi-fi reception-No bluetooth! This would be the one feature I completely miss. Wish they'd get this fixed.
Fine product, tight fit for your palm but makes it a bit oversized (it kills the idea behind tiny pda). It's a great product for storage/transport not quick access. I think that I will try the all around aluminium case for actuall work. Closure is kind of flimsy and case opens up but since your palm is tightly jammed it wont fall out. Nethherless it's still a problem.
I just received this product and tried it out on my daily run and was very impressed. The earpieces are adjustable so they fit great and since they are over the ear they don't fall out like my $80 Bose ones do, yet they sound almost as good! They come with a little clip to keep the cord in place and they also have a silicone case to keep them in. When I bought them a week or so ago I paid $45, now they are $29, well worth the price!
This is an excellent product with great performance and impressive playback for such a compact device... highly recommended.
It looks nice not like terrible SONY ,sounds great I don't care about radio and tape recorder, but anyway this is great product!
I have had my first digital camera, a Kodak dc280 for almost 6 years. It was definitely time for a new one. I decided to go with a Sony because I had recently purchased the Cybershot DSC T33 for my daughter, and loved everything about it, except the small size.The DSC H1 is a great camera. It is a nice size to be able to hold steadily in your hand, and is the same shape as the SLR cameras I am used to. I have a difficult time holding the smaller cameras still, and in low light conditions, that makes for a very blurry pic.The camera was very easy to learn how to use, and with my Windows XP all I had to do was connect with the USB cord, and the computer recognized the camera right away....no long software downloads, unless you want to install the picture imaging software.I love the 2.5" viewing screen, and the fact that I can switch over and view through the lens also. The 12x optical zoom is great. My daughter loves her own Sony camera, but keeps stealing mine for the zoom!
Pros: Looks sleek. LCD nice size. Onscreen setup a breeze.Cons: "No disc" error right out of the box! Don't attempt to call the toll-free help line on the sticker because the phone system drops your call into limbo after 10 minutes of waiting.Will try again with second unit (thanks Amazon for taking the first one back postage paid). Hope this is an isolated defect.
UPDATE NOV 13, 2012:Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro BlackThe new Beyerdynamic custom one pro phones may replace the AKG 240, AKG 271 and Beyerdynamic DT 770 phones by use of an adjustable port on each driver. Looking at Headroom's data, sound could be excellent across the whole sound spectrum. I do not know if and when I can test these on enough listeners to see if these phones will please a larger number of critical listeners.ORIGINAL REVIEW: Age brings more experience in listening, in my opinion. A decrease in high frequency hearing is offset by an increase in midrange criticality. This was confirmed when I was sent two pairs of DT 770 PRO 80 0hm phones to troubleshoot by a younger listener, who likes a pair of AKG 240 studio I sent better.First I have yet to find a problem with the DT 770 phones, which I have not opened up. A downside to these is that Beyer supplies no diagrams or parts. AKG supplies very good pdf file diagrams and parts are available, although delivery is slow. Some people have had to badger them a bit. If you don't do your own repairs this is not an issue.To my older ears the DT 770 PRO is a great headphone, which reminds me of the very expensive Stax electrostatics which I listened to in a high end store some time ago.Headroom Audio website has graphs for headphones which show a logical reason for my liking the DT 770 better than the AKG 240. The AKG has multiple harmonic distortion spikes, the largest being only 50 decibels below the fundamental. Minus 50 dB is about 0.3 % distortion which is on the edge of being audible. The DT 770 has only one spike which is down 70 decibels, thus all harmonic distortion is lost in the background noise of the performance venue. From a distortion point of view, the DT 770 is perfect in my view.On the other hand the DT 770 has a ragged high frequency response above 12 kHz according to the headroom graph. I suspect the the original owner heard this and I cannot hear it. This is a trade off that allows older listeners to have a high end sound at a lower price.It is interesting that for me the greatest gain is what the DT 770 does for older recordings. The improvement in sound with Audiophile recordings is more subtle but important. This, I believe, is due to the fantastic bass response which stays strong below 80 Hz all the way down to 10 Hz.The DT 770 PRO 80 ohm In my opinion, are a great choice for heavy symphonic music such as Mahler and Bruckner. This is music that loses some depth on the AKG 240 studio phones if a good performance, heard live, is the reference. AKG 240 phones remind me of speakers with 8 to 10 inch woofers, whereas the DT770 PRO remind me of a friend's speakers with 18 inch woofers.Many audiophiles would find these speaker designs too bass heavy, but they were designed to sound like what we heard live, in a variety of concert halls. To me, the AKG 240 represents the light bass end of real sound with the DT 770 PRO 80 ohm giving a moderate to maximum level of bass.In conclusion these are comfortable, with good sound isolation and are easy to drive for inexpensive amps like the Samson S-amp.Samson S-Amp (4-Ch Headphone Amp)
Works great, have owned one of these for over a year and decided to get a second one when the on-hold cd player in my other office broke.
The product met my needs for mounting my television. It was easy to secure to the wall. The package included a template to help mark the wall for installation. You need some additional items like a level, a drill, etc. to help with securing it to the wall.
Exactly what I wanted. Plug and play, with a quick install. I use window's XP, and had no problem whatsoever. If you want a webcam, for a decent price, get this one hands down.
i bought two webcams and neither of them were any good i ended up purchasing a laptop with the webcam built in
I am quite happy with this case. It provides good protection for my Nano 2nd Generation. I am especially impressed that the click wheel is still very responsive under the silicone cover. The opening for the Hold switch is very small but I was able to clip around the opening to allow better access. Of course, this would not be much of an issue if the iPod did not need to be reset after every synch. The clip does seem fragile, as others have noted. It is designed much like a non-clip clothes pin. It works well enough for my needs, but I would not recommend this to someone who wants to use the clip often or to attach to a thick jacket or such.
No problem setting up the router and operation has been perfect. Very good router for the price. Can not go wrong with this router.
I paid [...] for this shipped. It arrived in two days. This is an excellent boombox for out door parties, excellent by the pool. Only reason I don't like it is the three little plugs are kind of a hassle, the antenna one especially. Could also stand to be a little louder.
I didn't want to spend too much on a new set of headphones for my ipod so I thought I'd give these a try. They have excellent sound quality and seem very durable. They do a pretty effective job of keeping excess noise out. You really should give these headphones a try especially for the very affordable price.
I use the 2 GB card, as well a the 1 GB version, in my 30D. High speed bursts are not an issue at all. While I've not exposed it to "extreme" conditions it has performed exactly as claimed. I can't say how well the RescuePRO software works as I've never needed it. I've never lost an image while using a SanDisk card...that includes the "regular" SD cards I use to use in my first digicam. With the Extreme III being even more robust I have every confidence that I'll be using them for a long time to come.
I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this speaker sounds, nice bass. I would describe it as a desktop system or as one reviewer stated, a small room. Not a problem as the speaker can be relocated wherever needed, up to 100 feet from the transmitter (docking station), according to the manual. I also like the option of cordless operation, although I will probably use the adapter most of the time. Included with the packaging is a wall mount and a lint-free cloth to remove fingerprints from the clear plastic casing. Very thoughtful. For those who are curious about setup and how the features work, Amazon has placed a link to the product manual under Product Details.Although I have not tried this, the manual states that "the speaker and transmitter dock can be connected to different audio sources and video outpout devices while the iPod remains docked ... allowing for flexible ways to playback music and photos (iPod with color display." A nice added feature.My only real complaint is the built-in remote. It is on top of the speaker ball where it can't be seen. I have gotten pretty good at memorizing the various "bumps" and can adjust by feel BUT it would have been nice if a handheld remote had been included or the 4 sets of buttons had been isolated from one another and located on the front rim. Still, for the price, this is a relatively minor complaint. I like the product well enough that I bought another for a birthday gift for a friend.
This pen has a problem with losing its hair. Had to seen my camera end to get the hair from the pin cleaned.
Its an excellent clock, but may not fit all your needs. Has radio (AM/FM), which is a definate plus, and 2 types of alarms with the snooze option. For me its an essential need for waking up on time.
I bought a pair of these in Oct of 2004, and in May, the right headphone sound went out completely because the wire in the jack broke its connection. I wrote in to the company, and they gracefully sent me another pair, which (today) commenced having exactly the same problem.They're great headphones, but they're not durable at all. Today I will purchase another expensive in-ear pair from another manufacturer, in hopes that those will last longer than 6mos.
I am very impressed with my new Zen Micro Photo. The 8 GB capacity is wonderful. I put my entire cd collection on it, and still have room. It was very easy to figure out and is simple to use. With a simple cable (which my husband dug out of his box of wires) I can plug it into my stereo and have my entire collection, playlists, etc. playable through the stereo. I did buy the belkin FM transmitter for the car for it, though my husband is thinking of doing more of a hardwire solution. The best testimony, however, is probably the fact that my husband (a luddite computer engineer who questions the benefits of new technology and thought I was crazy for wanting one)now wants his own!
This was a gift for my daughter and she loves it.Service and quick shipping are super.
Great, sensitive electret condensor mic. Many, many features and good storage. I love the little jog-dial for finding messages quickly. I looked at five different models from four manufacturers (bought them all). Over an extended evaluation period, this one rose to the top as the best for note taking. Its one of the few that starts recording as soon as you hit the record button. Some (RCA 34000 for example) have slight delay and you lose a word or two.It is NOT a dictation machine. If you're serious about gathering volumes of text to transcribe, get the Olympus DS-150 or better yet - get a regular tape machine and save yourself some money.I've used it to successfully record several telephone conversations, something I never thought of doing until I got it.I liked the Olympus VN-180 also, but it had more background noise than the Panasonic.
Another 'extra' for our JVC HD Camcorder, I got this really only to help keep the camera lens cleaner. I liked the idea of the self closing lens cover but also felt that this filter in front of those covers would protect the lens even better! I received it very fast and it fits perfectly on the camcorder. In bright outdoor shooting no issues. In some less bright locations I do feel that it made the auto focus less accurate and did take it off a few times then. Overall still a good expense, less than $10.00, so I'm glad I got it.
Wow! This camera does everything I expect from it and more. I've had it about a month, now, and I'm very impressed with the results. The aperture and shutter priority shooting modes enable capture of any scene. Sharpness and color rendition is outstanding. Flash results are excellent. Movies are superb. I used it for movies at the Seattle aquarium in a darkened exhibit last week and the results were perfect.
Got this to upgrade the Philips DVP642 for a new HDTV. I really want to stay with Philips. However, their DVP5960 doesn't have optical audio out (it has only coaxial out) - can't understand why would this option was removed. So I went to BestBuy and got the Toshiba. It got all I wanted, the HDMI and optical outs, Divx capability, DVD+/-R. The pictures were pretty good I think. Too bad it froze up so frequently, even when played with original DVD discs. It either skipped the track or often stayed in the freeze mode forever. The only way to get out of this was to turn it off and on again, which was a 2-3 annoying minute process. Luckily, I got it locally so I was able to returned it.I put in an order for an Oppo 981 through Projector People (Amazon takes 1 month to restock!). This little gadget got lots of star ratings from Amazon so hope it will be good as advertised!
With 24X write speed CD burner, the CD-Rs can only achieve 8X maximum speed even though it is marked as 48X. This is misleading. The same product from Maxwell product gives me 24X full write speed.
Bought the flash and have used it for school and church functions. Performance is wonderful, I am still learning about how it works- but expect to use it for years. Great tool for the price.
The D-LINK DUB-H4 works as advertised and barely takes up any room on my desk. The only drawback is the power supply covers two plugs on my outlet strip (three if I place it in the middle).
They didn't have in the stuff I was looking forIf u have plan to use this just be sure that u use this in a dorm room withPeople because the out side world can't hear it when its set off,Just poor!!!!!!!! I still have it setting in the box justTo show u what I think of it meaning less.......Ike abbottSt kitts
Works fine, but the LCD info display (temperature, clock etc) does not light up completely, with an Australian/European car.AVOID THIS DEVICE IF YOU LIVE IN AUSTRALIA OR EUROPE, THE LCD DISPLAY WILL NOT WORK!Amazon happily refunded me and offered free return postage - love amazon's service!!
I'll start off by saying that I am not your typical audiophile. I am a musician and producer, who listens to LOTS of music, from a wide variety of styles. The music I listen to is very important to me, but I am not about to be strapped down to a headphone amp just to listen to music through headphones. I do that for many hours in the studio through reference headphones, and when I buy headphones from the likes of Grado and others, it is mainly for casual listening (often times, on the go). These headphones, like many other reviewers have stated, truly do sound great. The frequency response is not flat, but very musical. The highs are crisp, the mids are bright without being honky, and, most importantly to me, the bass is nice and punchy (definitely not anemic like the Shure SRH440s I have in the studio). It doesn't dominate the mix the way it does with Beats, but this is a good thing if you are listening to a wide range of music. And they don't disappoint when listening to Hip-Hop. These headphones are also fairly comfortable, especially as far as over-ear headphones go. I could watch a movie in these without any discomfort, which is more than I can say for many headsets.However, the good things end there. While these headphones sound great, music with heavy bass played at high volumes will produce a buzzing noise inside the headphone after a while. As great as the bass sounds on a well mixed recording, they just can't handle a lot of bass for a long time without complaining. This means that they are pretty much unusable in the studio. They are also an open-back design. This gives them a great sound, but forget about trying to block out any ambient noise. This is actually good in some cases, like listening to music in a quiet room, or listening in a space where you want to hear what's going on around you. But they also aren't very portable: they don't fold up, have no carrying case, and the imitation-leather covering over the headband gets folded over and misshapen when packed in a backpack or laptop case. The foam earpads don't stay on, and often jump off and roll away when taking them out of a bag, and the wire is too long to be used with a portable device. Forget about plugging these into your ipod and walking around--if you are under 5'9" you will probably trip over the wire, and if you are over 5'9" you will still be kicking it around all day with your shins. The wire is flexible and durable enough to withstand a lot of abuse, but it is also very thick and does not stay wound up very easily. It also goes to both earpieces as opposed to just the left one, which means the wire will almost never fall straight, and is impossible to get out of the way. These these minor flaws culminate into an infuriating experience if you are doing anything but sitting in a recliner listening to music with your eyes closed (they truly are great for that, when I get around to it once in a blue moon).I've now had these headphones for almost 2 years. They have withstood way more abuse than they look like they should be able to, and are without a doubt great sounding headphones. The quality is second to none. However, the lack of practicality in features makes it very hard to truly *enjoy* them. I'm currently shopping for something more suitable for mobile use.
I had returned a similar device prior to purchasing this item, because it wouldn't work with my computer. I had hoped it was the device and not the computer, but this one doesn't work either.It's a fairly simple connection, but for some reason my computer won't either recognize it or shuts down another USB device.The part is probably OK, but I couldn't tell you.I really should return it.
Exactly what I was looking for. I have a 47" Vizio with a cable box and HD DVD player on back side of wall. I am able to mount the "eye" completely behind the TV and route the sensor wire thru the wall so that no wires or sensors are visible. I still have 4 more available transmitters for Blu-ray, receiver, htpc and an extra when I get them. The one thing to be aware of is the length of the sensor eye is not really long and is fixed, so the box (and power cord) may have to be close to your TV and run the transmit wires the longer distance. Other than that, you can't go wrong with this unit!! I love mine and the wife does too!!
This product did not fit my fax machine. The description said it was compatible with my model.
I travel in excess of 150 days a year and do more than 100 presentations a year. I've been stranded, bumped and booted on just about every continent. I've not had PC access for a number of reasons or been forced to use a promoter's PC.This drive takes care of all those problems. Well, all except the airline issues, but it does make them more bearable.This drive is slightly larger than a BlackBerry, thinner than a deck of cards and a massive 160 gigs. It is lightening fast and the software that comes with it is phenomenal. At first I was unsure about the software, but the first time I plugged it into a presenters computer and had my desktop available to me along with all my programs, all my data, everything I needed, I was hooked. When I plugged it into a hotel PC I was converted.If you travel or even if you just want a powerful backup between home and office, this drive is the best external portable I've owned and I've owned them all in the past few years.The only thing that I found a little odd was a separate USB power connector that was for power only. You really don't need it, it seems redundant.I can't recommend this drive enough. I just bought one for a collegue who is a much a road warrior as I am as a gift and he is thrilled with it as well.I strongly recommend this drive.Dave LakhaniAuthorPersuasion: The Art of Getting What You Want andPower of An Hour: Business and Life Mastery in One Hour A Week
Good little binoculars with sharp imaging. Light and handy for quick birding or to keep with you in your emergency travel bag. Adequate for hunting or sports except in extremely low light.
I've used my pair frequently for about seven months.When used with a pocket-sized player (such as a digital player), the volume control on the cord (which distinguishes this model from MDR-G57G, MDR-G52LP and MDR-G72LP) is convenient---particularly for a person like myself whose playlist often contains classical, jazz and rock.The plastic armature can be adjusted by bending. After a little adjustment, I've found them exceptionally comfortable for extended wear, even with glasses.The slightly obnoxious silver Sony logo is on a pair of plastic inserts that can be removed easily.
I don't know that the produce needs a review. It is required in order to clean the sensor in the Nikon D2H, and it works fine for that purpose. You need one if you are a serious photographer and own the D2H or another model that takes this adaptor.
When I got an HD 1080i TV I purchased Lacrosse antenna (after reading favorable reviews) I was not happy with the Lacrosse. When I purchased new Dish Network ViP722 I had to do something so I purchased the DB8 after reading reviews.All the HD towers were about 18 miles North-West of me. I have trees close to the antenna and between it and the towers.The DB8 came through for me. I could never receive more than 2 analog TV channels worth watching but I got all these through the digital signal.----------Digital Signal StrengthChannel-----Lacrosse---------DB83.1----------- NA ---------- 8812.1---------- 73 ---------- 10016.1---------- 82 ---------- 10029.1---------- NA ---------- 10035.1---------- NA ---------- 7540.1---------- NA ---------- 75The DB8 did not gain or loss much signal strength as I moved it to fine tune it. The Lacrosse would lose and gain other channels when moved for fine tuning. It would not pickup more than 2 channels at a time.
them there skweeders make up some ticking rukkus, I sound like one of them little dipsticks going down the road tikkkin, sounds like i have all 4 tires with little air leaks and when rolling -- makes that tikkin sound. pst pstt pss pstt pstt psst pst ppst tst tst tssst pst tsp psst pipst pipsst pippsst.
Ordered Garmin Automotive Nav Pack - Amazon process, billing, shipping went great. Problem arose when I tried to use the online unlock process from Garmin to download the CD into my laptop. I could not get the unlock code on line so I phoned Garmin three times and was told I would have to wait on the phone for thirty minutes. Finally I got through to Garmin on the phone and was told yes they were having problems with the online process. They gave me a "long" code which worked fine. Security is important but Garmin made the unlocking process a real chore. Why not include the "long" code with the product in the box? Mike T.
The Ipod has many good qualities. It has an excellent user interface ( which was taken from Creative)and releases endorphines in the brain during usage do to its visually pleasing shape. It has a sleek design, a photo viewer (above average) and a video viewer (average). Whether or not this ipod is right for you depends on your needs.If you are soley interested in audio, then this player does a pretty nice job sorting and orgainzing your files, and itunes is relatively easy to use. However, it is important to note that the ipod does not support many different files, and that many other mp3 players do. For instance, a different 30gb mp3 player that supports wma's ( a smaller music file than the mp3) can hold up to about 15,000 songs. This player is limited to only mp3's and wavs, and can hold about 7,500 songs. These players are priced the same! If having double the amount of songs is more important to you than an aesthetically pleasing device, then i recommend buying something other than the ipod. I dont think that enough people are aware of the importance of compatible file diversity in a player, and that too many people are caught up in the "apple craze".This is not a PVP first! The video player should be viewed as a nice bonus, but again does not support as many file types other players such as iaudio, iriver, archos AV series, and Zen Vision. The Ipod does work fine, and does everything I expected it to do, but I wish I had waited for the Zen Vision M. (Is similar to the ipod in browsing abilities and interface, but has a nicer screen and a larger array of software, audio, and video compatibility. It should be on shelves in the US for Jan 2006)The ipod also tends to screw over their customers by forcing all software and accessories to be apple oriented, and as some other users said before, if the files arent in the right apple format, then they wont upload to the player. Also the ipod screen has only about one fourth the amount of colors that other players do (like the Zen Vision M). A purchase of a 30$ dock is also required in order to charge without the computer via usb.If battery life is your most important factor in buying a player, the iaudio X5L boasts a 35 hour life after one charge, while the ipod and most other players have a 15 hour battery life.Overall the ipod is more than sufficient for the casual music player, and will satisfy the needs of most people. However, if you are a person with more advanced music and video needs, then I suggest a different player. I'm not knocking the ipod, but I do feel that other devices outperform it in some aspects.
I have been using a NE410 Net-MD walkman that I got from Walmart 6 months ago and I like the convinience and compactness of it, although it only holds 50 songs per disc with the LP4 codec. I got a NH600 HI-MD Walkman recently and this new technology makes soo much more sence. It can fit 300+ songs on one disc with the 64 Kbps ATRAC3plus codec (that's equal to 128 Kbps in MP3 quality). I can fit all 200+ of my CD's on 5 HI-MD discs.The thing I don't like right now is that Sony, as usual sold millions of players, and only a small handfull of recordable discs for them, so you're stuck bidding on ebay, or waiting on backorder from the vendors. Plus the 10 pack of HI-MD discs are only sold in Canada, whats up with that?
We've had this all-in-one since about Feb (5 months). As noted in many reviews the software is a huge and complex processor hog that bogs down start up, operation, and shut down, We are running on a Dell desk top Dimension XPS and an HP Laptop, both with Windows XP and plenty of hard drive and RAM. The startup time tripled with the addition of the all-in-one software. When we shut down the HP software will not respond and delays shutdown. We have the all-in-one networked through wireless, and it suddenly stopped working for scanning although it would still print. HP support through various non-USA locations consumed many of our hours and theirs over several days uninstalling, reinstalling software even though it made no sense that both of our computer's software would "corrupt" at the same time in the same way. Do you have time for this? Eventually they sent a new disk- no help, then a new printer unit which turned out to be deffective after 2.5 more hours of tech support- then the original unit started to work again & we returned the replacement. If you enjoy meeting people in foriegn countries by phone and trying to understand them, if you enjoy technology that performs erratically and bogs down otherwise well-functioning computers, you will love the HP all-in-one. If you actually just want to print, scan, and fax stuff- get separate machines and stay away from this cluster***k! If we could just get a refund and walk away we would, and if we have to spend any more hours on any more problems we will trash it. At this point although it works with my wife's laptop I have not re-installed it on my desk top because I am so glad to be be free of the shutdown and startup delays!
Bottom Line: You would be hard pressed to find a better CD-R/CD-RW drive to create, edit and share customized CD's.For years I have lived my life by the axiom: "you buy it cheap, you buy it twice." Time and time again, across a broad spectrum of products, this philosophy of American consumerism has proven exact, except when it came to computer products. That is until recently. Late last year I built my spouse a new computer complete with an I/O Magic DVD/CD-RW drive, which I bought on the on the cheap. And I paid for it; two weeks ago it stopped working, despite its virtual non-use by my wife. And this is not the first cheap CD-RW drive to die on me prematurely; several have failed on me in the last few months. So the search was on for a "real" drive, a quality drive, one a little more expense, but well worth my outlay of cash. Naturally, my mind screamed Plextor, long conceded in and among computer purists to be the best of the best.So, though I wanted a Plextor and I was willing to spend large to get one, I still had a budget I needed to stay within. After consulting with my wife, who stated that she did not need a DVD player, and doing my research, I settled on the "Plextor PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" CD-RW drive.The Product:The "Plextor PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" is a 52x (write) /24x (re-write) /52x (read) E-IDE (ATAPI) internal drive, with built-in Buffer Under Run Proof technology, and delivers exceptionally fast performance in a professional 3-in-1 CD solution. All of this while upholding the legendary Plextor reliability, at a more then reasonable price point. The "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" can theoretically create a 650 MB CD-R disc in just over 2 minutes, recording at a speed of 52x. And the "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" offers a theoretical rewrite speed (RW) of 24X, and a read speed of 52X.Note: I qualified the write and rewrite speeds because actual speeds tend to be somewhat lower then advertised, and thereby should be considered theoretical. The actual speed is usually 1/3 to of the advertised specifications.Like all Plextor drives, the "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" has a unique technology and feature combination that offers unmatched reliability. Buffer Under Run Proof (Note: buffer under run is when an error that can occur data is recorded onto CDs, when the data stream falls behind the laser that's burning the CD. Usually buffer under-run results from poor CD recording software, a slow computer, or a recordable-CD drive with insufficient buffer memory.) technology prevents buffer under-run errors which allows you to multitask during a recording session. This ability cannot be overstated. There is nothing worse then having to wait on a burn to be completed before you can regain use of the computer for fear of corrupting the burn process.Plextor packs a number of useful technologies into the "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA." Plextor's innovative PoweRec (Plextor Optimized Writing Error Reduction Control) technology is a refined write strategy for superior quality and stable recording at maximum speeds. Speed-Read provides maximum speed with data reliability; it enables the user to maximize read speed without sacrificing data integrity and ensures safe operation of the drive. Self-diagnostics allows users to determine if a problem experienced is drive related or not. The "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" utilizes a black CD tray, which minimizes jitter and reduces C1 error rates. Finally, optimized PCB circuits near the power source decrease noise and provides clean power to the drive, improving both jitter and deviation levels.Installation:I bought a bare bones Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) drive from NewEgg.com for just under $60.00. Because I purchased an OEM drive there was no software, mounting hardware (screws, & rails), or cables included in the box. The retail version of the drive, which sells for approximately $15.00 more, includes the latest version Nero Burning ROM, or EZ-CD Creator Basic as well as mounting hardware and cables for connecting the "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" to the motherboard.The "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" slides into a standard 5.25" drive bay with ease. Since my wife's computer already has a CD-ROM drive configured as the "Master," I was obliged to configure the "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" as a "Slave" drive. Once this was accomplished I made sure the BIOS detected the drive; it did. Windows XP Professional recognized the drive, assigned it a drive letter, and made it ready for use. From start to finish, it took me a little over ten minutes to install the drive.Front panel controls / displays consist of a yellow power light which flashes when recoding; an eject button for the smooth-as-butter black tray; a volume control, and head phone jack. A manual eject hole is situated to the right of the volume control knob.The back panel includes an internal power connection, standard 40-pin IDE connection; drive configuration dip switches; i.e. Master, Slave, Cable Select; and one set of audio out connections.Impressions:This drive is quiet. In contrast to the I/O Magic drive the "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" replaced sounded like a gas turbine engine when it spun up. This is welcome relief since my wife's computer is in the living room in close proximity to the television.Roxio Easy CD Creator 6.0 detected the drive with easy, and after running speed tests, I burned the CD-R. I ran the test using some 350 MB of data, and the drive (silently) took some 3 minutes to complete the burn. Next I slid a CD-RW disk into the drive and used the same files to test; five minutes later the job was done. I was impressed by both tests. While the drive did not burn at the theoretical speeds, it burned fast enough to make an impression, and certainly fast enough for my wife's needs.Conclusions:In my opinion, for the money you will not find a better drive for data backup & archiving, mixing and creating data/music CDs, sharing files with friends, and duplicating CD's then the "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA." Plextor has long been the preferred choice of professionals, including top recording artists, IT specialists and technology consultants, and with the introduction of the "PlexWriter PX-W5224TA" and several other drives from Plextor below the $100.00 price point, the masses can now come to enjoy the Plextor experience.
My grandson has had a wonderful time taking pictures with his KID'S camera. He taught his younger brother how to use the camera, now he tells me that was a mistake.
I am trying to find out how to upgrade the map system. I did not receive a manual with the GPS when I bought it over a year ago. Now it is telling me to upgrade map system since it is over a year old and to refer to the manual to find out how . At the moment it will not even let me enter my home address. Can you HELP?????? Jacqui
I like the switch and being able to control the fan RPM. However this fan isn't double ball bearing as advertised. At least the one I received clearly wasn't.
I just hooked up the Altec Lansing 2120W 2.0 Speaker System to my Gateway computer and am currently hearing a 1938 Benny Goodman piece better than I've ever heard it before. Nice, sweet sound, enough bass to keep me happy, and a clarity that my cheap-o speakers that came with the computer didn't have. I also played a few subtle classical piano pieces by Handel over the speakers and the sound was clear and lovely. Up to now, I couldn't bear to listen to classical music on my computer. Now I can, and with great enjoyment. I accessed my favorite classical radio station from Denver, and heard a Mozart string quartet sound just fine.The sound is not overpowering--remember it's five-watts, but it's fine for computer listening to classical music and jazz. Game players will want more boomy bass and rock lovers will probably hate the speakers. But if you are in the market for two nice-sounding speakers, these may be the ones for you.Easy to hook up. Volume and bass-treble control included. On-and-off knob that is a bit awkward, but perfectly manageable with practice. Headphone jack (I can't wait to try my expensive headset.)They look nice, are sturdy, and I'm very happy with them.
I bought this at a time when I had a little extra money, but I knew I wouldn't be using it for about 2.5 months. Well needless to say, when I tried to install it at the 2.5 month mark, I had trouble. I used to be a total fan of Netgear products, but I will never EVER use them again. I called their help desk and they tried to help me. I went out of town and when I came back the same problem arose. When I tried to get help from Netgear again, a person on the other side of the world told me that I would have to pay $35 odd dollars for premium service because my 90 day free help had expired. I had the case # and advised them that this issue started before it expired and they said it didn't matter. I would have to pay for their help. Well I didn't pay. Got a D-link router and have had no trouble with it at all. There service is stellar, even after 90 days. Boo hiss to Netgear customer service.
I bought these Memorex paper sleeves (box of 100) a number of years ago because I was tired of jewel cases that either were too bulky, too flimsy, or fell apart.I've had CDs and DVDs in these sleeves for over 5 years now, and they have not ripped, yellowed, or separated. The paper is a good sturdy weight, same as regular copy/printer paper. The window is clear gloss plastic, and it's large enough to see most labels without problem. I use them in my vehicle to keep CDs for the stereo - they take up far less space than jewel cases which allows me to keep more CDs in the console. At my desk, I use them for data/backup discs and again, they take up way less space than jewel cases, let alone those huge retail packages some software discs use.Ready to buy another box of 100, and I won't even consider another brand. You can pay less for others, but I want something better than near-tissue paper, and these sleeves have proven their value with me already.
Product looks and works great and is easy to install and provides effective splash protection for CD/Radio on my pontoon boat.
I've been playing with my STR-DG710 for two days, and this is my early review. The sound quality is good (only 1% Total Harmonic Distortion or "THD") in stereo, but gets ridiculous (10% THD!) when listening in surround sound. I realize that this is an entry-level video receiver, and that most people aren't really fanatical about sound accuracy when they are watching their special effects laden 6.1 surround sound Hollywood blockbuster. Nevertheless, any THD over 1% is noticeable, so this specification should be noted.The same people who care about THD also wouldn't be using a receiver as their video switcher, but Sony did a good job with this unit. If you use either or both of the HDMI, the receiver doesn't mess with the signal and sends it as is to the TV, which is great. The only limitation as far as this hands-off approach goes, is that if you want to take advantage of a 96 kHz surround source, your video resolution is limited to 720p or 1080i. In other words, if you go with the highest quality audio (96 kHz sampling frequency), you won't be able to also use the highest quality video (1080p). In case you really want the best of both worlds, hook up the HDMI straight from your source to the TV, and connect the audio from the source to the receiver.Also about the unit's video switching capabilities, it switches fine, but it doesn't convert. Other receivers, even in the same price range, will take a composite input (yellow RCA connector), a component input (red, blue, green connectors), and an S-Video input, and will output all of them to a component output to your TV, for instance. This is good because it means that you never have to switch anything on the TV, just leave it on Video 1 (or whatever) and the receiver does the conversion. This Sony unit doesn't do that. It sends the component inputs to the component output, the composite inputs to the composite output, and the HDMI inputs to the HDMI output. This means that you will need to switch the TV to Video 1, Video 2, etc, depending on how different your source outputs are. This is no big deal, and you can just program a macro on your remote, but it's also worth mentioning.Speaking of inputs and outputs, most stores (including Amazon) and reviewers are taking Sony's word for gospel on this, but they are all wrong. This receiver has no S-Video inputs or outputs. The only site I saw that got this right is Crutchfield. They probably looked at the back of the unit before publishing their specs. Even the SonyStyle site says how this receiver has "3 S-Video Inputs and 1 S-Video Output" - it does not. Check out the photo, here on Amazon or any other site that sells it, there are no S-Video jacks on the back. Considering how this receiver already has component, composite, and HDMI, I realize I shouldn't be complaining, but in my case, with a couple of older non-HD components (2nd Gen Tivo, for example), I could have really used S-Video ins and outs.Lastly, and this is good, I promise, Sony did a good job allowing for customization of the unit. You can switch inputs around, rename inputs ("Tivo" instead of "Video 1") and radio stations, and tweak all kinds of levels for that perfectly balanced sound.The STR-DG710 is a fine, flexible audio/video receiver for a good price. It sounds good and has a lot of special effects for you to play with if you dive into the manual. Now that you know its limitations you can make a better comparison with other low-end receivers. Hope this helps!
Great headphones for the price. You just need to get them in your ears right. You also don't need to turn the volume up as high because they also function as earplugs and cancel out outside noise. Good sound quality (any pair of headphones will eventually wear out if you have the volume turned on full-blast all the time).
I got the standard Zing for a Sony DSC-H20,good fit with an adapter and lens and tripod quick release.I also got a large (502-205) for a Canon Xsi and it fits perfectly with the kit lens and tripod quick release.These are great products!
I'm only using this recorder to record my grandpa's stories before I type them up. So far, it has surprised me on the quality of the sound, as Grandpa can talk very low, sometimes mutter, and in general doesn't project. This device has relatively clear sound qaulity so it's easy for me to rewind and decipher my grandpa's words.What I don't like this that the indexing or file-saving function isn't spelled out too clearly in the instructions and not as intuitive as one would think. After three interviews with Grandpa, I still have a worry that not everything was filed correctly for later retrieval. No problems yet but it's not something I wholly trust as yet.Overall, I'd say it was a very good purchase and perhaps once I use the recorder more, I will learn the intricacies of it. For now, it's pretty unexplained.4 stars.
We have purchased this product in the past and have been very pleased, this must be a bad batch, we have had problems with static and the jacks do not seem to be working on our phones. We really like this headset, but would be hesistant to purchase again.
My wife bought this item from SAMS --not Amazon. This review is not a reflection of Amazon or SAMS---this Polaroid product worked well for about 1 year---you get what you pay for... the LCD was a very low quality resolution, then died after one year. Now we have a high priced CD player and AM/FM radio in our kitchen. :)
They told Me it was one thing but ended up being something entirely different. The product did come in a timely fashion if that helps.
Fun to have and use. Simple and easy to use. Very convenient to be able to shop at Amazon and the price was comparable or better than the stores.
These headphones simply are the best sounding headphones on a portable player I've had to pleasure to own. They are comfy too! One thing about them though, they are kinda big. But I actually kinda like that. When I have them on, people don't talk at me thinking I'll hear them like they would with ear buds.
I am actually using this very same monitor right now! I've had it for several years now, and it works perfect! The colors and graphics and everything all come in really good. And adjusting the contrast and brightness is really easy, there's buttons on the bottom corner on the right. It's pretty simple and to the point, nothing fancy, pretty basic. If you want a monitor that will get the job done at a good price, then this is the one!
Just bought this camera. In all honesty it is a solid buy for a 6 megapixel camera. Casio is a great manufacturer, and the design is amazing considering how thin it is. Love the fact that you can get it in black or silver. Other colors too?A solid performer, great features and a nice 2.5" screen in the back. Highly recommended.
The reason I only gave it 4 stars is because it is so SLOOOOW in opening up the tray, why that is, I have no idea.But the quality of the movies on the TV screen are considerably better than a regular DVD player, I have others that I can compare them with.About 98% of all the DVD's I play in this machine is ones I have burned myself and so far have only had one that it will not play correctly. Have another Phillips player that the same DVD would not play in, but the computer plays it perfectly, go figure.But if you don't mind being more than normal patient in waiting to load the player, then this one so far for me has been very good. I've had it for nearly a year now and no problems of any kind.
My wife has been using one of these several hours daily for years. The reciever finally started wearing out (signal drifting - probably a resistor going bad? Sat on too many times?) and she/we need a new reciever (I want one too). The ability to plug in your own headphones into the reciever is very useful. My wife insists on using her own headphones and has worn out many pairs.Jensen, please start making and marketing these again.
This tv is awesome! The graphics are great, it's stylish and the perfect size. I highly recommend the Samsung brand. This shipping on the other hand was horrible! If amazon strictly uses EGL (eagle global logistics) for shipping, there will be some extremely unhappy customers. The shippers failed to deliver on three separate occasions resulting in roughly 12 hours of waiting.
I got this TV while it was on sale for the HOlidays, and it's about time I upgraded to HD, being a filmmaker I can pick out image flaw and whatnot pretty easily, and this thing produces an amazing image for the dollar. The only thing is, burn in scares me a bit, as alot of the movies I watch are in the 2:35:1 aspect ratio, and have noticed the bars will burn in for a half hour or so, but just watching full screen for a bit will get rid of it, I'd be wary of a plasma if you're gonna be gaming alot. But overall, the contrast is great, it gets solid blacks, and I'm happy, and you should be too if you get it.
I would have given it a zero star if I could.- The unit keeps turnig off or changes the set temperature. The on/off and temperature buttons are so sensitive that with just a light touch the unit either turns off or changes the setting. Because of the locaion of the switches on the handle, it's impossible to avoid touching them. I accidentally turned off the power every time I curled a section of hair.- The end tip is too hot to hold. You could burn you fingers!I'm returning mine. I can't find a bettter way to hold this iron properly without turning off the unit and burning my fingers at the same time.
Overall it's ok. I bought it because of the low price, the turntable and the fact it has a remote.The options are ok, but the DISC SKIP button fell in after the SECOND time I used it. The tape deck buttons look like they're going to fall off any minute now, so be gentle.I am not sure what else to say
This is a low priced unit -- I was very disappointed with the quality of the display and the burn-in effect when you set the unit to the calander mode. Not recommended. There are better systems out there-this one is going back to the store
Great protection and filter for my lens. It's perfect to avoid your lens being scratched accidentally. Currently using this item on my T2i, and I like it a lot.
I bought three of these for my best friend's kids. Two of the three would not charge. Could not get them to go. The third seemed to work, but without anyother unit to work with it would have been fairly useless.Screen had poor contrast and was not backlit.Good points were that it seemed fairly useful, with lots of applications. And some sort of expansion slot.I couldn't find the web site so I don't think it is supported by the manufacturer anymore.
The bag's backpack strap hook is useless, It extends when the bag is heavy
These headphones are great for listening to your music, it is so clear..they fit very well to, and stay were you put them. You can hear the music very well, and quick shipment..
Strong stable voltages across most rails.Huge fan keeps supply cool, and even though it's so large, it's very silent.Lots of connectors for graphics cards, drives, and other devices you may have.Only problem I had was fitting this into my Thermaltake Kandalf, which is a full tower. I had to disassemble the case just to force it in. Because it's so long, I'm unable to mount one of the fans to the top of my case.Other than than, if you're looking for a power supply that will last a long time, this is it.
First off, as every published review of fm transmitters suggests -- use a cassette adapter or a direct input if you can. But, if you're like me (no cassette player, direct input requires more $$ that I want to spend), the Kensington Charger/Transmitter is a good option (I don't know if the digital version ever came out, but that could be an option for those who need to use stations outside of 107/88, which this unit uses).The reception is good in my car, and there's no worry about moving the iPod, since the transmitter is in the adapter. The sound is comparable to a home-burned mixed CD for AAC files; MP3 files seem to play at a much lower volume, but iTunes converts them to AAC easily enough. Turning up the volume to hear the MP3 leads to distortion (I have to max the volume to hear some of them, whereas the AAC files play at a similar volume to the CD player, at about half of the max).The dock connection means you don't get the benefits of sound check (to adjust volume), or the iPod equalizer: this is a good thing, though, since you don't have music that's gone through two sets of equalizers (in a previous car, I found this led to over-amped bass and a muddy sound).The transmitter doesn't have too much trouble getting over weak stations, and it seems to take a decent signal to cause significant interference (I live in a small city, though, so there aren't many stations to mess with). It's relatively easy to throw the switches to another station -- you can figure out by feel which switch you've moved and what the new station ought to be. Looking at the unit to see what it's set to is not easy, so I wouldn't recommend staring at it while driving :).I do get some intermittent static on rare occasions -- usually with rock songs played at a loud volume (often Static-X is the culprit, go figure that one) -- which may be due to outside interference (different song, different day, same stretch of road, I don't get the static...).Quick summary....Pros: Charges the iPodDecent signalLights indicate when the unit is broadcasting/chargingSound quality is similar to a homegrown mixed CD (if not better)Cons: Limited stations (8)Treats AAC/MP3 files differentlyRare bursts of static with no apparent cause
This camera takes WONDERFUL pictures in the daytime or in lighted areas. But this camera is NOT good in dark areas such as dances, proms, and nighttime pictures. I myself like to take pictures in areas that are sometimes not well lite such as school dances. But the camera makes the pictures appear blurry and fuzzy. Two features I do like about this camera are the D-lighting and the cropping feature. The D-lighting feature allows you to lighten up dark pictures and the crop feature allows you to zoom in and crop pictures. Both of these features can be done right there on the camera immediately after you take the picture.So if you are only going to use this camera in the day or well lite areas this is the camera for you, especially if you are on a budget. But if you often take pictures in dark areas I recommend that you don't get this camera.
I haven't owned a TV in years. My girlfriend is a big movie buff though, so I decided I needed some way to show movies. Between this projector, some cheap computer speakers, and a laptop, I have a home theater.For my taste, the picture size and clarity is great - I don't project onto a screen, just on off-white wall. A DVD player might give higher quality than my laptop. The image is not perfect, but it's by far the best home movie system I've used and the price is unbeatable. I bought this with the mind that I might potentially be buying something else in a couple of years for Blu-Ray. By that time the decline in price would more than pay for this projector. But now that I have it, I'm in no hurry to upgrade. It's better than I hoped, a great value if your primary use will be watching older movies.On the down side, the instructions are somewhat useless, but after some experimenting it's possible to figure out what you need to know. I probably wouldn't recommend this for watching regular TV, it also definitely helps to have a dark environment.
Minimal improvement. I don't think the product is worth the cost. I installed this to the inside of my windshield. It may work better if you can install to the outside of your vehicle.
As specified. I have some problems using them operator error. Just need more practice using them.David L. Hopper
I've had the MFC-8840DN for about 8 months now. I bought it because it packs a lot of features for the price, and the reviews I found were quite good. Overall, it's a decent printer for the price, but it's somewhat unreliable. The problems are tolerable in a home environment but I would not recommend this printer for a workplace.It has two major annoying habits. First, some of the time it will act like you are using a font it doesn't understand, and just prints all the characters as blocks. If you resend the same document, without resetting the printer, it usually works fine the second time around.The second problem is that sometimes after you send a job it will sit there with it's "working on it" light blinking and never actually prints. The only way around this problem is to power cycle the printer. There is a "job cancel" button on the control panel, but pressing it doesn't accomplish anything.Neither of these problems happens tremendously often, so as long as I am not in a hurry and it is something that I can reprint, it is something I can live with in a home printer. I would not want to use this printer in a multiuser environment or anywhere that you need to count on a document printing the first time you send it to the printer.One of the most annoying things about the problems is that there is no predictability to them. The same types of documents will work fine one time and fail another time. Both problems happen with multiple computers using various operating systems. All are printing across the network, so perhaps it works better if directly connected.It also, as others have mentioned, pulls a lot of power. I have it on a 14 ga circuit which is probably 100' from the service entrance, and it dims the lights on that circuit when it powers on or when it wakes up. When I had it on the same circuit as my PC it would cause the UPS to kick in.The toner cartridge, which is supposed to be good for 3500 pages, started complaining that it was empty around 1800 pages (almost entirely text.) It's currently at 2200 and still going, but will come nowhere near the claimed 3500 pages.The bloated software package which you must install in order to use the remote-scanning features refuses to install correctly on one of my computers. It goes through the install but doesn't ever finish, and if you kill it the scanner remains unconfigured. Works fine on other computers.
I have had many different sets of Computer Speakers for many different computers. I am using these with my laptop, when I am at home. I am a serious audiophile, who like just about every kind of music you can imagine... needless to say I wanted a set of speakers that would sound great, not kill my pocketbook and be reasonable when it comes to space management. All I can say is that having never bought Klipsch before I didnt know what to expect, I had heard good things but I wasn't sure. If you are feeling like me, trust me they are AMAZING.Right out of the box it took me less that 5 minutes to set them up get them plugged in and ready to go. I started out listening to some Alternatve (Smashing Pumpkins) and thought WOW these sound really good. I threw in some Rap and Hip Hop and I was even more blown away. I threw some Trance and just sad staring at my screen. For two satellite speakers and a sub, I was blown away with how clear the sound was, how loud it could get, and the fact that there was no distortion at higher volumes, while retaining the ability to distinguish different instruments/sounds.After reading another review, I would agree that this system is not for those with very thin walls (at least if you want to be considerate). While you can play music at lower volumes and the quality is just as good as it will be at the higher volumes, the bass does tend to travel.Pros: Price (compared to the Bose system that runs $250, or other systems that run between $200-$500 this system is as good for less money. Headphone and Audio input on Left speaker great, dont have to swap out the speakers to throw on headphones and the abilty to use on MP3 players is great. THX Certification... really speaks for itself, these speakers are top quality and are endorsed by one of the most stringent testers out there.Cons: No remote or controller. (Its not that bad because there are the controls for the Sub and Main speakers on one of the satellites (for me thats the left). Power off on the sub, mentioned before not that bad but its a little bit of a nuisance.Overall, I would say that this is a great value and I highly recommend this speaker system to anyone who loves music and looks for high quality sound.Cheers
I love my ipod! I already have more than 500 songs, in less than 1 month!I just cannot live without my songs anymore!!!
I recently purchased this TV as a small portable TV set for my college dorm room. This was definitely the best small TV I came across in my shopping trips to Best Buy, Amazon.com, and Circuit City. Of all of the 14" TV's that I looked at that fit my budget (no more than $125), this one had the best features as well as the best picture quality. I love that there are two sets of AV plugs in addition to the ColorStream rgb plugs in the back of the TV. One feature that I did not even notice when I bought the TV was the ability to switch the screen image to 16:9 ratio. This is perfect if you have a portable DVD player and you want to hook it up to your TV. My portable DVD player will only send a signal that is in 16:9 ratio, and this Toshiba is the only TV that I have found at this low of a price that is able to accomodate the signal coming from my DVD player. If there is anything wrong with the TV it is that without the remote all you can do is change channel, volume, and turn it on, but just the fact that a TV of this size and price comes with a remote makes it that much better of a buy. If you have a small budget and you need a cheap TV that isn't a piece of crud definitely check out this one; you won't be dissapointed.
This is the 3rd one I have bought.I had one last 5 years.The battery will last all season!The company will stand behind these if they fail within the 2 year warranty!(I had one go bad last year)Easy to use and haven't had one mess up once it is programmed.The time delay and how they do it with the push button isn't the best design and the wires going to the battery holder is very cheap so be-careful with it, but the price is right and they work.I searched until I found this one on amazon since I couldn't find them in the stores anymore.
PROS: Accurate maps & routing, Bright & Wide screen, Easy to use right out of the box, thin & light, easy to mount on dash or windowCONS: Can not save routes (but can save favorite locations), Some important features missing from earlier Garmins including ability to choose faster or shorter route on an individual route basis (can be set globally, much less useful), no text to voice directions.OTHER COMMENTS: This is an incredible value GPS especially in widescreen. Although considered a "low end" garmin, the only meaningful features missing from the more expensive ones are mostly non-GPS related (ie MP3, bluetooth), text to voice and real time traffic routing which is overated. The engineers' decision to eliminate several important features from prior models is puzzling. Going home requires about 6 screens (on the 26xx & 27xx took only 2). The inability to choose a faster or shorter route without going through a sequence of 11 screens to change the default is very frustrating (Could be a deal breaker for people upgrading from the 26xx or 27xx series). Consider the 200W which is identical except for some non USA mapping.
Excellent product for converting from 6-pin connections found on most desktop computers and the 4-pin found on most laptop computers. I searched locally for a 4-pin to 4-pin cable to no avail. Most electronic stores I went into did not stock 4-pin/4-pin cables, only 4-pin/6-pin, so I ordered this unique adapter. I did think it was pricy for only one connector though. Originally, especially with the pic shown, it appears that you are getting two connectors which is what I anticipated. Wrong! There is only one adapter that comes with this item packaged. It works great though and can be used to connect your portable hard drive to a laptop especially if yours has the 4-pin connector like my Dell Inspirion 1526. Also, the 4-pin is essential for your connection of most Mini-DV Camcorders (4-pin) to your laptop computer which has 4-pin. Just insert cable into adapter, then the adapter into your laptop....and your in business ! The price isn't bad when you consider the alternative though...It Works !
Got this as their Deal of the Day. Sound quality is fantastic, bass is deep, plus its portable. The remote works great as well. Can get very loud with no distortion at all. Highly recommend it at twice the price I paid.
I recently bought the 6-in-1 to use with my Sony Memory Stick and SanDisk SD cards. The Memory Sticks worked fine but the SD wouldn't work at all. In fact, as soon as I plugged in an SD card, the Memory Stick would also stop working. I filled in a problem report on the SanDisk website, and by 7:30 am the next morning I had a response. I must admit that I was skeptical of the suggested fix, which was to disable NAV scanning of the boot sector of removable media. However, when I did as suggested, all cards worked fine. Apparently, when NAV scans the SD card, the reader and/or NAV doesn't know how to handle this and disables the card.I see several comments in this section about similar problems; this may be the cause.My observations are therefore that it is a good product, quite fast, SanDisk provides excellent support, and the only negative is that they have to develop an upgraded flash for the reader that doesn't have the NAV conflict. Also, since they already knew about this conflict, they should have posted the information in their knowledgebase on the website.
I bought this item about a month ago. It is very helpful because some of my files are very big like 10 MB or so. It's kind of my portable Zip drive because I can carry it from my office to home and transfer files easily. The size in the picture might not look that small, but it's not heavy either. And it has just one wire. So, you don't need power supply or AC or any source of electricity. It might not matter much for desktop users, but for laptops users I do recommend this one because not only you can use battery for your laptop but also you don't need to find a plug for your zip drive!
The company I work for is getting new VOIP phones in the near future, and as part of this project I needed to tone our ethernet lines. I read a few reviews, and ended up buying this tester along with the Trendnet TC-TP1 Probe. It worked beautifully for about twenty minutes, but then died on me. Even though there is only two-and-a-half volts passing down cat5 cable, apparently that is enough to fry it. I have only myself to blame though, as it states all over the tester that it is "not for live circuits". I had assumed that this message was merely a safety warning, and not something I needed really to concern myself with. Newbie mistake.I will be buying another one, and this one I will test only on dead lines. And I predict it will work great for me. So a word of warning to other newbs, really do only use it on dead lines!
Dell Rocks! Have owned Dimension 8100, 8300, 8400, Latitude L400, C600, C610, C840...never had a single problem with any of them! My Latitude laptops are on sometimes 24/7..never had problem 1!Never had any support issues that a simple phone call didnt fix..also own a Dell DJ mp3 player..been using it 8 hours a day in a dirty dusty shop for 3 years..never missed a beat! Nothing but Dell for me!!
This lens cap was a replacement for one that fell off and was lost while walking around--a problem I've heard others complain about with Nikkor lens caps. The squeeze release gets the lens cap off quickly and gives a good hold while removing it, but doesn't engage reliably.
I bought this battery for my DeLorme PN40 GPS. It fit perfectly and charged as expected thru the USB port on my PC. This battery allows me to forgo buyng AA alkaline batterys to power this unit. Shipment was quick and arrived in good condition.
I needed a replacement for my radio and everyone else wanted a lot for it but Amazon had this one at a good price. Well made.
The door opener instructions were for the most part clear and easy to use. The only problem I had the wire from the Smart Control Panel was not long enough. I spliced in and labeled it a length of cut off from another component. I would recommend this for residential use with a jackshaft and a convention opener will not work.
I bought this modem because I couldn't find a Linux driver for my PCI modem. Since this a hardware modem it should work with most OSes. I wasn't disappointed. Setup was a breeze under YaST. All I had to do was select the modem from a list modems that was found by the system and I was done! The modem connected on first try and not once was it disconnected.
i go through headphones like tissue paper, which is unfortunate and says a lot for the general quality of low end headphones. but hopefully it says something (positive and negative) that i've bought three of these in the past and going to buy another pair fairly soon. we found an unopened box of these at the goodwill (for $1! SCORE!) and have loved them ever since...the positive: for the price, these are exceptional headphones. the bass is dead on, and for casual music listening they're the bet i've tried. i would wear them on busy city buses and air planes and wouldn't hear a thing besides my music. i listen to a wide range of music, and with a little fiddling with my eq's it sounds very good. ~$30 for this quality of headphones is a steal in my opinion.the negative: these aren't built to last. maybe it's my daily and extensive use but i haven't had a pair of these last more than six months (if i'm lucky.) the flimsy rubber covered wire, though excellent at keeping the cord from tangling, is so easy to damage. i have to be careful when retrieving them from a bag or if they get snagged on something while wearing them, as it seems all too easy to dislodge the wire from the buds without ever realizing it. also, the cups which aid in the bass have always fallen off (which i then glue back on.)other thoughts: like any in-ear bud, sizing and such is kind of hit or miss. for the most part, they're quite comfortable and fit very well. the soft rubber is easy on the ears and when fitted right, holds its place. but then there are some days when they just don't feel like sitting right or staying in.in all, though, i think for the price these are some of the best. i know there are probably better ones for more, but i haven't found anything better for less.
In short, I bought two of these "high capacity" batteries on the same date I purchased my Canon camcorder. Unfortunately, both batteries are now completely dead & useless, while the orginal battery that came with the camcorder still works perfectly. What a rip off! Do yourself a favor: Pay the extra money to Canon and purchase batteries made by the manufacturer. Wish I had...
I recently purchased an Apple Computer for my mother, who commonly deals with simple Chinese language documents, as a Christmas gift. Although the Apple web site prominently boasts, &quot;[MS] Office documents are fully compatible between Mac and Windows,&quot; we quickly discovered that our machine did not perform as advertised, as our Apple was unable to accurately read MS-Office documents produced on Wintel machines that used Chinese language characters, regardless of software application used, incorrectly translating characters and/or changing the original formatting.After dealing with technical support on this issue for 4-5 hours, I then had to spend another 3-4 hours with customer and sales support getting Apple to waive its 10% restocking fee, with customer support wanting to blame the problem entirely on Microsoft and not admit our machine was unable to perform a simple task required by Chinese-language users worldwide and clearly did not live up to its advertising.In order to prevent other users from suffering the same difficulties, Apple should remove claims of &iexcl;full&iexcl; compatibility with Office from its website and advertising campaigns (both English and Chinese-language) or make far clearer disclosure of this, as well as other potential incompatibilities. Second, Apple should classify such claims as falling within the set of conditions for which Apple accepts full return responsibility (i.e. waiver of restocking fee and payment of shipping charges). In the meantime, users who require Chinese-language support should think twice about making &iexcl;The Switch&iexcl; to Apple from Wintel.
Bought the computer on my trip to Honolulu Hawaii on Oct. 21. On a business trip to Japan, the hard drive failed and could not get it fixed at Sony Dealers in Japan. Was told that must send to San Diego, CA to get fixed. Recent quotation is $700 plus. Never buy Sony made in China. Will never buy Sony...period.
I ordered an HP23 inkjet cartridge, and received an HP49 cartridge, so it didn't fit in my printer. The ink also expired in 2007, and so it probably was dried up anyway. I now see that lots of people have been complaining about receiving dried up ink cartridges, so perhaps buying off of Amazon isn't a good idea for ink. I guess that it is why it is so much cheaper than from Staples, et al.
I used this teleconverter with my Nikon D300 and Nikon 18-200 f/3.5-5.5 lens and, like others have said before, it needs a lot of light. Others have stated about a 'Purple Haziness' in the image, which I have not experienced, so that might be a problem with the coating on their teleconverter.Also, (I don't know if this is a problem with my type of camera/lens in particular) it has a problem autofocusing. It will go back and forth across the point in which it is focused. I just use manual focus which is fine for still wildlife but not for action.
I own five of these radios. The quality, performance, and features are exceptional. I am quite pleased. Too bad the model I own only seems to be manufactured now as a new horizontal unit. The old vertical style had slightly more utility in a small space.
At first, I was confused with how to work it. It did come with instructions, but are hard to follow... not clear & easy to read at all! However, after setting it up with my panel monitor and fiddling with it for about an hour, I did get it to work. Like the above posts, the color is somewhat off... but my panel monitor is also older. If I had bought this for a newer monitor, I would not be too happy. So over all, it works for the most part... but not the best quality and has very poor instruction manual.
This is the second product from Iomega that I have had problems with. I know, you think I would have learned the first time. I got this product yesterday. It installed fine. I backed up my files, installed Norton Ghost and created a .gho copy of my entire system. That took 12 hours. When it finished I shut down the computer and powered off the HDD. This morning when I started everything back up, guess what? No HDD. I have spent all day troubleshooting to no avail. Finally broke down and called Tech Support (toll call). After 5 minutes of speaking with me, mostly asking me my name, etc... they said, ok we will send you a new one. Unbelievable! No help, no ideas, no nothing. Just &quot;we'll replace it&quot;. Obviously they are used to their products having problems. Then guess what? They are out of stock. They won't take it back because I bought it from Amazon. I got a little upset and so they transferred me to the sales department, saying that the sales department had a special return policy since I bought it online. The sales department had no idea what I was talking about. They offered to transfer me back to tech support and I told them to forget it. That is the last time I buy something from this company. You would think that if the only thing you do is produce and sell storage devices you could at least get it right. And if you didn't, you could try to offer some satisfaction to those that are extremely inconvenienced by your shortcomings. Unreal. Now basically I am out the $170. This HDD has all my personal data on it - it's not something I want to send back to Amazon without being able to clear out. I would really think twice, no I guess that would be three times before buying ANYTHING from Iomega!PS - Did I mention the files I moved on to the HDD as an archieve? Won't ever see those again....
I'm not sure why this was only rated 1-Star, but this is a very good computer. I do have to agree that the small right-side shift key can be annoying. That is about the only bad thing about the computer. The screen is ample size, it has a large HDD for a laptop. When playing graphic intensive games or video encoding it can become quite hot. So I recommend a cooler with this one. I have a desktop computer with two Nvidia 6600GT's in SLI and this computer can perform as good or slightly better than the desktop.It is not small, so I dont' suggest it if you will be lugging it around a lot. I use it a lot for programming too. That why I love the keyboard with number pad combination. I have never had a problem with it locking up or the fingerprint reader not working. It has four USB 2.0 ports on it that are placed far enough apart to accomadate larger USB Drives simultaneously. Do not expect a long battery life when playing games. It will probably only last 45 minutes. It will last long enough to watch a full length movie. I have had this computer for 8 months now. I would definately recommend this to any gamer or business man alike. It get's the job done!
I love this mouse and its worked well for me for a couple of years now. Its priced better than than some competitors. It retracts easily and is very comfortable in my hand. I have very small hands, so I can't say everyone would agree, but it works for me.
Just what they siad it would be and it works just fine. The color helps to see which item is pluged into which port.
No more missing lens caps. No more lens caps in your pocket or in your hand. This handy little gizmo works well. No complicated installation. Just open package attach to camera and your set
They stay comfortable and cool even with hours on the phone. They are a little more firm than I expected, but are still comfortable. After using them for a month, they are starting to soften just a little (or maybe I am getting more used to them) so hopefully I will get a year of comfort or more before I have to replace them. I spend 3-4 hours per day on the phone so these are a real life-saver.
I bought this television exclusively for my PS3 and to watch Blu-Ray and HD-DVD movies on, so I can't comment on how it looks on standard or high definition programming. But for my uses it looks great. My PS3 games look amazing. I'm in the middle of a baseball season on MLB'07 The Show, and it looks so real that it's scary. I was going to go with a 720p set, because a majority of the games being made now are being made at that resolution. I tried a few 720p sets. I tried a few Samsungs and I also tried an Olevia. The Olevia looked good, but there was no depth behind the color. Of course the Samsung looked great with plenty of deep, vibrant colors, but the games just didn't look as good as I thought they should. This television delivers deep, vivid colors with crystal clear clarity. Blu-Ray movies and HD-DVD movies also look great. I was hesitant about spending this much money for what amounts to a gaming monitor, but hey, you only live once right? I'm still a plasma man at heart, I have a Panasonic plasma in my den that I receive my high definition programming over. Plasma has always been my preference, because I think the colors are deeper than LCD and of course the black levels are much deeper. I'm waiting for the 1080p plasma's to come down in price over the next year, and that'll be my next purchase. I think for gaming LCD's are a better choice. The picture is much brighter and no burn-in issues. So if you're thinking about buying this television, go ahead and do it, it would be a wise decision. The price alone makes it a smart buy. Of course 1080p at anything under 42" is overkill because you have to sit so close to the screen to reap the benefits, but it works for me because I'm sitting close to the screen when I game or watch a movie. I hope this review has been helpful.
For me, this is simply the best keyboard, period. I love the raised split in the middle. Which allows my to use it for long periods of time without fatigue.That being said, it is not for people with small hands, this keyboard is large & spread out, which fits my large hands perfectly.This is my second Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard. My first one just gave out (the "s" stopped working) after 6 1/2 years. I'd have to say I got my money's worth.If I ever need a new one, I'll be buying this one again!I was promised it in 5 days, but was pleasantly surprised when it arrived in 3, so I would definitely order from them again. I'm very happy with my experience.5 Stars!
Very easy setup and customization. All of my audio and video works perfectly, even though some are rather old. The Amazon price of $100 couldn't be beat!
This product didn't last a year, I used it very little and yet it still stopped working in less than a year.You Get What You Pay For
After being very upset w/ my Plantronics .Audio Microphone, I bought a couple to test out. Of them were the Logitech USB, Olympus ME-12, and this Koss M-18 (all available as of this date on Amazon). The prices are similar, with Logitech USB being the highest at $19.99 & Olympus at a low $10.99.Unfortunately, the Koss had the poorest noise canceling out of the three. Also, its adjustable neck was a lot less firm than I was hoping; any bump to the desk causes the mic head to jiggly & tremble for a good full two seconds.Overall, this isn't a bad mic & is perfect for casual use. Also the fact that it ISN'T a USB device may be a plus for most people, as setting up USB devices w/ a poorly designed audio application might be a problem.
I would say that this is a wonderful product. It works well does what it is suppose to do. Amazon shipped it quick too, which is really nice because I was buying it for my mom. One thing that I didn't really like was how big the handle is. It's just a little harder to use when the handle is too big. Overall my mom loves it and uses it 4 times a week. I give it one star off because of the big handle, which was my mom's only complaint.
even though my mobile phone (nokia N72) specified it can handle RS-MMC cards, this memory card did not work with my mobile. it's a total waste of money
This unit lasted 3 months and then just stopped working. The rub...when we returned it to Amazon, we were charged a $50 restocking fee. This product is best used at 200 years with your favorite rifle.
This inexpensive contact scanner does everything I need it to do, including reading ISBN barcodes. For my purposes, a scanner that reads from greater distances would be a hindrance. I haven't had it long, but so far it performs great: good value for the money.
I purchased this camera from a retail store on clearance. I purchased it for emailing photos, solely for internet fun. For that, it is great, as I was using my 35MM camera and printing/scanning photos the hard way. I do not imagine it would be the camera to use for special memories, but for what I purchased it for, it works good. I did need to use the Windows Photo editing tool, as closeups were a little difficult at first. This camera does not flash for pictures 3 feet and closer, so secondary light was needed.
i have a working regular black mouse but was getting bored with it ..so this bright pink mouse is a welcome burst of color!! and u dont even have to install any programs just plug it in and its ready to use...easy and awesome..fast shipping too
You will hear the motor of the transport as it spins the disc if you sit too close to this DVD player. I sit about 3 to 4 feet from the player, which is on a rack and connected by long cables to the rear projector about 12 feet in front of me. During quiet parts of movies and music, I would hear the player grinding away.Most of the front-loading players these days seem to have this problem unless the builders of the player pay special attention to mechanically isolate the transport sonically so the listener does not have to hear this, what I find to be, very distracting noise. (And my other DVD player needs to go on my desk about 2 feet from my ears - and this 3910 ain't gonna be it!).That said, many audiophiles swear by the sonics of this beast - especially after a 3rd party modifies the electronics some (usually adding a tube to the output stage). All I can say is they must be sitting far, far away from it at the time.
I had no trouble learning to use this product. It was easy to understand and I've been able to scan beautiful pictures, sharing them with family and friends.
The product was good but not the right one for me. This product does not work if you have a wireless phone.The return process was long and I lost money in the transaction as I didn't buy from Amazon directly. My advice is don't go for the cheaper seller unless you are sure you are buying the correct product.
My laptop was slowing down to a halt, and I would have to restart it. It happened mostly at home, the CPU showed 100% usage. After uninstalling an reinstalling a bunch of programs, I read that when the laptop heats up, the CPU can go to 5% usage. The next time it happened, I placed the computer next to a fan, while the resource monitor was open. I watched CPU usage almost immediately drop back to acceptable levels.Since I received this product, I have not had any such issues.The fan produces a constant hum that is not too loud. I use the fan in the low setting, and my laptop works great now. I was concerned my 16" laptop would not fit on top of it, but it was not a problem: I just installed the four little pegs it includes and it sits a little higher.UPDATE: Two weeks short of a full year later, it is still working. It is now a little loose on the USB connection, because I stuffed it in my backpack without disconnecting it (tip: always disconnect it), but other than that, works flawlessly.
I don't agree with the previous two commenters. I used 640C for 3 years without the smallest trouble. I'm even using recycled paper. But the woman cleaning the house fell it to the ground. I will now by the same model again.
LaCie Harddisks look nice. That's because they spend quite of money on design. Wish they would spend the money on customer support instead. I bought this disk twice; the first one was broken to begin with; the second was never able to connect to both my PC and my Mac. I went through a two week customer-support process through a forum, as Lacie does not give a telephone support where I live. In the end the customer service rep became rude and blamed me. It's the last LaCie product I bought. Then bought a Freecom harddisk, which worked straight away.
The Philips 42PF9631 is the latest evolution of the 42" plasma TV that Philips has had for 8 years. Over that time, the price has declined from $10,000 to under $2,000. But the best thing has been that Philips has continually refined the product, worked out the bugs, and produced a solid HDTV that also shows standard definition (SD) very well.Picture quality on the Philips 9631 is outstanding. Blacks are very good and colors are razor-sharp. I compared the picture to several other HDTV's receiving the same cable TV signal in my area (a Samsung DLP and and a Sony RPTV) and the Philips plasma had sharper and more vibrant colors (the Sony was admittedly an older LCD RPTV model from 2001-02). Still, hi-def viewing on the Philips Plasma is outstanding. SD viewing is also outstanding: I would say that most if not all of the channels are as good or better than they looked on my 27" Sony that the Philips replaced. I had thought that alot of the SD channels would be unwatcheable from what I had heard about plasmas and other HDTV's -- not so with the Philips !! You can easily tell the difference between HD and SD but SD is very watcheable. If your SD reception mode is prone to more artifacts or ghosting, Pixel Plus will probably help improve the picture.The Philips 9631 plasma has lots of useful features. The Automatic Format setting stretches most channels to eliminate black bars which are annoying to look at and which can (eventually) lead to burn-in. The Menu and User interfaces are pretty easy to understand. Best of all, firmware upgrades are available over the internet; all you do is download the file into a USB memory stick and insert it into the USB hub on the TV. It's really easy to use, and alot of technical glitches that ALL top-end HDTV's get from time to time are easily solved by quick dowloads instead of having to bring in a service technician or worse, having to transport the TV for service.Pixel Plus 3D is supposed to create a more smooth and fluid picture motion, but truth be told the HD and SD pictures are so good I hardly noticed the improvement. Amblight is another matter: it's a nice feature when you watch TV in a dark room to be able to have the backlighting adjust to the picture you are watching. After a while, it grows on you. I think this is a really nice feature to have and I wouldn't be surprised to see more manufacturers try and offer something similar. There are different settings for Ambilight depending on if you're watching sports or movies; the Color setting set to a cool Blue is noted in the manual as a popular default choice.The remote is a bit 'glass-like' and dense but pretty useful. Channel set-up is not that difficult. The stand has been improved from earlier versions and has a nice glass base. 2 HDMI inputs and multiple component inputs make the Philips 9631 a hi-def TV that will allow you to grow your accessories without a problem. The TV tuner is excellent, though most people will probably input channels through a cable or satellite box.All in all, this is an outstanding plasma TV that will do credit as your main HDTV or an excellent choice as a smaller TV to your larger unit. It will fit nicely in a small bedroom should you decide down the line you want a bigger size than the 42" model. If you want a model that's been continually refined, is not super-complicated, and can be up and running in about 45 minutes out of the box, this is the hi-def set for you.Bottom Line: A great TV at a great price, reliable, and not difficult to learn to utilize all the great features. Get it and enjoy it !FEATURES:Picture/Display:Aspect ratio : 16:9Brightness : 1,500Contrast ratio (typical) : 10,000:1Diagonal screen size (inch) : 42Diagonal screen size (metric) : 107 cmDisplay screen type : HD Plasma panelPicture enhancement : Pixel Plus 3 HD, 3/2-2/2 Motion Pulldown, 3D Combfilter, Active Control + Light sensor, Jagged Line Suppression, Progressive Scan, Widescreen Plus, Pixel Plus 3 HD Screen enhancements : Anti ageing circuit, Anti-Reflection coated screenViewing angle (horizontal) : 160Viewing angle (vertical) : 160Panel resolution : 1024 x 768pAmbilight:Ambilight Features : Auto adaptive to video content, 2 Channel Left/Right controlColor Settings : Full Multi ColourDimming Function : Manual and via Light SensorPreset modes : 4 Active Adaptive modesSupported Display Resolution:Computer formats : 640 x 480, 60Hz, 800 x 600, 60Hz, 1024 x 768, 60Hz, 1366 x 768, 60HzVideo Formats : 640 x 480i - 1Fh, 640 x 480p - 2Fh, 720 x 576i - 1Fh, 720 x 576p - 2Fh, 1280 x 720p - 3Fh, 1920 x 1080i - 2FhSound:Sound Enhancement : Digital Signal Processing, Dynamic Bass Enhancement, Graphic EqualizerSound System : Virtual Dolby DigitalOutput power (RMS) : 2x12WConvenience:Ease of Installation: Autostore, PLL Digital Tuning, Plug & Play, Automatic Tuning System (ATS), Auto Program NamingEase of Use: On Screen Display, Side Control, Smart Picture Control, Channel list, Smart Sound Control, Delta Volume per preset, Auto Volume Leveller (AVL), Graphical User InterfaceScreen Format Adjustments: Subtitle and Heading Shift, 6 Widescreen Modes, 4:3, Auto Format, Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Zoom, WidescreenChild Protection: Child Lock+Parental ControlPicture in Picture: HDMI-Component PIPClock: Smart ClockTeletext: Closed Captioning Full TextVESA Mount: Vesa compliantMultimedia Applications:Digital Content Management: Digital Media ReaderMultimedia connections: USBPlayback Formats: JPEG Still pictures, MP3, Slideshow files (.alb)Tuner/Reception/TransmissionTV system: ATSC, NTSCVideo Playback: NTSCAerial Input: 75 ohm F-typeCable: Unscrambled Digital Cable -QAM ConnectivityOther connections: Monitor out, CVBS, L/R (cinch), S/PDIF in (coaxial), S/PDIF out (coaxial)AV 1: Audio L/R in, CVBS in, RGB+H/V, YPbPr, Component Video in, (1, 2, 3Fh autoranging), Y/CAV 2: Audio L/R in, CVBS, Y/CAV 3: S/PDIF digital coaxial, YPbPr, (1, 2, 3Fh autoranging)AV 4: HDMIAV 5: HDMIFront / Side connections: Audio L/R in, CVBS in, Headphone out, S-video in, USB
When I bought this product, it was 50 dollars cheaper than the equivalent iPod player. Since it performs the exact same functions and more, I have no idea why anyone would buy an iPod over this. Check out the new Zune (Zune 80 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation)) player, since this one is apparently already pretty old. The WiFi feature is pretty cool, since it will keep evolving as Microsoft keeps changing the software on the device.
I don't have any other GPS experience so I don't have know what other systems do or don't do. This system is easy to use and the computer interface is good so updates and adding things is easy. Battery life is short so plan to plug it in and use up one of those important 12V plugs in your car. It doesn't show average speed on trip and it doesn't seem to have trip synopsis stats although I'm still figuring out some of the functionality. Basic use is quite simple and menus are clear. Price is definitely right!
I purchased this when my Tivo remote stopped controlling my satellite receiver. It works great. I like the little sticker that comes with it to stick right on the receiver. great price.
I'm a little unhappy with this item. First: the saucer shape limit the positioning of it, the only option is to place it over or under (With adhesive tape) a shelve. Maybe with a rectangular shape, it can be stick it to the wall right in front of the equipment that you want to control. Second: The range is very limited with concrete walls. Third: Not all equipment work in the same frequencies, like the AV Receiver and the Cable Box. Fourth: Mine started behaving erratically after just two weeks of use. Today I will test if the emitter do a better job.
It works great, transfers fast, is small, holds a lot of data and is quiet. My only issue is that on occasion when I leave it plugged into the computer for more than an hour it wont let me disconnect it properly. Then I have to just unplug it when I turn the computer off, which I hear is bad for it.
The speaker as good sound but the 300 ft distance is not there. I'm running it at 150 ft and it is marginal. The weather also affects it at this distance. It seems the more humid it is the more marginal it gets and I have to move the speaker around to get it to stay tuned in. Overall I'm happy with it but if you want it to go over 150 ft you probably should move to the dessert where it is flat and dry.
I just received this touch screen monitor and found it comes with NO monitor stand. I don't understand why MicroTouch make this kind of joke to their customer!! I have to spend $80 extra to get the stand. :(
WOW. thats almost all i can say right now. i got these in 3 days, so good shipping. they had very good quality overall, and they cost $[...]. really. [...] bucks. yes please!
Great protection for a 10 inch speaker.Easy to install.Metal construction.Great price compared to a stereo shop and you get 2 of these for the price of their 1.
I have found the DT-120 to be very satisfactory, even after about a year of heavy use.*Reception is good (where I have used it). Sometimes shifting the earphone wires helps in a bad reception situation.*The AAA battery life is excellent.*The size means it fits in my shirt pocket, along with my cell phone.As for quality problems mentioned by some one star reviewers, there seems to be a quality control issue with many electronic products; as for the earphones, I never expect the ones that come with a device to be satisfactory. I plan to buy another when this one wears out.
This bag is large enough for a large 15.4" laptop but still narrow enough for airplane aisles. Lots of individual pockets and places to stow items which makes them easier to find. There are even two small pouch style cases that attach to sides with Velcro and useful for keeping small items together, like a Ethernet cable and small mouse or other accessories or office items. Good padding for the interior and a well designed strap for when the roller wheels are not practical.Excellent bag for the money and a good value for the road warrior. Whatever bag I have bought it gets beat up over the course of a year's travel and the expensive ones don't last any longer than the more economical ones. With this bag one is sacrificing nothing and getting a good travel case with wheels that is just the right size.
Had to replace old camera due to Windows 7 incompatability. Not happy about that, but VX-3000 camera was easy to install and is better than my old camera so far. Very fast deliery. Would recommend to anyone.
Is is a wonderful, easy to carry digital camera. After my Olympus, it is seem to me driving a Mercedes after an ordinary car. I recommend it to every digital camera users who want to carry camera in pocket and have professional like photos...
I bought this camera to replace my canon POS, because it has a lot of pro features and was - well, cheap. And you get what you pay for: the lens and the zoom are great (Leica), the features overflowing; but *alas* even at ISO 80 it's a really noisy image. Also, it tends to shoot too bright, so I have to underexpose by just a little. And no RAW, so no pro images.A great trainer camera for a newbie exploring to see if a pro-cam is worthwhile, and I don't know if the Fz8 or 50 has a better sensor chip, but this one has kind of a crappy sensor chip, definite pixellation at full-sized without any tweaks. I spend a lot of time in Photoshop these days, and will likely replace it with a Canon instead of another Lumix.
If you have the first generation Iphone, this will not fit. The 3g version fit just fine. Great sound for the price.
Speakers are compact and provide quality sound in an office or large room. Very happy with this product.
1/ First-time hardware detection and installation on a Windows PC requires restarting the computer. This defeats the whole purpose of using a USB card reader anywhere.2/ The read/write speed, despite it's "Hi-speed USB 2.0" label, is quite slow compared to a plain USB 1.1 SD card reader.3/ This is at least one instance where a file on a non-SimpleTech SD card cannot be read -- even after restarting the PC.
I purchased the software and loaded onto my new computer. At first attempt I had no trouble creating a dvd from a VCR tape. Then a couple of days later I tried another tape and the audio worked but the video did not. I have since reinstalled the software and no luck. Do not buy this product.
Exactly as described and FAST shipping. Awesome price for NAME Brand memory better value for my money over using generic component for the same upgrade.
this is my first telescope, bought it because it was small and portable for still good enoughfirst impression is that quality is good, built out of metal, not platic. assembly is pretty straight forward, but if you happen to be clueless the directions arent tooo spectacular...most people can figure it out though.took it out tonight....the moons is past first quarter so it was bright enough for me to cast a shadow just from moon light.... so jeep that in mindi put on the moon filter and got some awesome views of the moon (took some pics with digital camera...came out great). Jupiter is out now and it also was very clear in the telescope despite its proximity to the moon. I can make out some of the bands on Jupiter and I spoted 4 of its moons! need to mess with my camera more to get it to photograph well.the light pollution and moon light tonight made it tough to view much else like star and clusters. i could make out lots of stars and am sure i could get some good views on clusters if i lived anywhere else......i will try more in the next few weeks and edit this accordingly. I'll be in colorado in a while so i'll give it a try there since i'll be out faaaaaaaar from civilization.. I'm pleased with my purchase thus far, loved all the stuff that came with this kit
Easy to install. Works well. I haven't used the light scribe yet so no comment on that feature.
Works for me and my modest taste. Once again I read from the reviews and got what I was looking for. Sorry I can't be of more help but I have been lucky with my purchases from Amazon. I set this up with a set of Bookshelf speakers and the unit enhances everything I do in my home.
The hot spot finder do a good job on finding hot spots. Will buy another one when wife get her notebook computer.
MP3 doesn't work as well as the previous one we owned. Stops on its own.
I purchased this lens about a week ago. I have not had the opportunity to shoot many pictures with it but from the first time I tried it the Auto Focus failed to work with the shutter button. It does focus (fairly accurately) with the AF button on my Canon 40D. I contacted Sigma and after 4 days they had not given me an answer. I wrote again and the reply I got was that maybe because the 40D was a new Canon model the engineers had not taken some adjustments into account. They also said that it would take them about a week to get a reply from the engineers.With Canon I usually get a reply to my email within one day and the explanations to my questions are accurate and to the point.This is not a cheap lens but compared to a Canon L lens its very much less. I guess the poor service and the engineering flaw is the difference in price between a Sigma and a Canon L lens.
This product is very flimsy and does not properly support the weight of the Scarecrow motion activated sprinkler. It does not tighten enough to have a grip. I had to add some wire to hold the sprinkler to the post. I wouldn't recommend this product.
I bought this camera when it first came out, I have taken it on many trips and parties including a 2 month backpacking trip through Europe. Every picture was awesome, almost never had to change it from "Auto" mode, the video quality is incredible and much better than cameras on the same price range. Size of the camera is perfect, slick, and elegant. A road warrior too, I must have droped this thing at least 5 times in different ocations and it keeps on trucking.Last night somebody stold this camera from a nightclub and now I'm here shopping for a new one, and so I thought I would write about it and tell you how good it was to me. I have had 3 different cameras and this was my first Canon, now that I'm in the market for another one, I am defenetly staying with Canon, quality and style are far better than the Sony's and Casio I've had in the past.I will say some Cons that are not very important but should be noted: The battery life is good, but there is no battery metter, so you don't know when you are about to be out of battery until you are.. out of battery. Another thing is the labels on the camera (the icons/labels on the buttons of the camera) get rubbed off after a while and so you dont know what button you need to press to access some of the features. (This is also because I used this camera A LOT! and I'm a rough user, so not many people will have this problem.) And of-course, just like any other camera, you must buy an extra memory card because the one that comes with it is useless, so budget for that.All in all the camera is awesome, the pros far exeed the cons, and the quality of the pictures is what really matters in the end. If you want a slick camera with great picture AND VIDEO quality, this one is it.
I bought this a few weeks ago and finally was able to hook it up. It works really well and is extremely easy to use.
I'm looking for something to use at work. This clock radio w/CD would be perfect, except for one very important thing: it lacks a jack for headphones. Headphones are an absolute must in the office! The alternative is one of the giant, desk hogging boombox things, that boast powerful speakers -- which are exactly what you don't want at work.
Used this in engineering automation business, specifically Modicon and Rockwell (AB) PLCs and a few other devices for controls automation. All worked fine where other products did not or even caused a blue screen crash. A good product for tech geeks. Comes with a CD w/drivers and a 3' USB cord. The USB cord is a standard one so it can be replaced with a longer one if needed. Keeps the same com port assigned even when connecting to other USB ports. Includes a nifty diagnostic program for troubleshooting the device and even seeing the modbus communications data. Used this on XP SP3. Highly recommended...
This is such an awesome idea. Freed up our hands so we could take great pictures. Was easy to carry on the plane. We don't have a lot of equipement yet so it gave us plenty of room to carry other things like sunglasses keys and snacks. Really glad we purchased this.
this will not scan with windows 7 64bit, so it is a decent printer copier and fax machine forget color scanning into your pc
This cable is top notch, I am using it to hook my laptop up to my 42" plasma Tv as a monitor. It works great and the sound wire incorporated into the cable makes for a less messy application and works great too. I recommend this cable for anyone with a need.
The case does not fit and the battery is incorrect forthe DX7590
So I bought these bc the Denon AHD2000's are way outta my price range right now so I'm saving up for them. I bought these to suffice my hunger for music and sound. They don't sound GREAT, but they are only 20.USD. So I can't complain and neither can you. You can get these LOUD without distortion. Bass and Highs are lacking. They are really aimed at reproducing the mids. Which is just Blah for any kind of sound. But if you want a cheap over-ear headphone these might be for you. I'm keeping them just bc I kno I wont have them for very long. You may want to try different.
I bought the Istyle and was extremely excited to receive it. When it got here, it was attractive, and came in a fairly speedy fashion.So I put the Ipod in the case (hooray!) and it looked great and works well. Then, after snapping and unsnapping the cover approximately three times, the snap broke, and now the cover is useless. This is an incredibly shoddily-made piece of equipment. To top it off, Speck won't refund your shipping, should you want to send back their defective product.Save yourself the trouble and spend your money on something that will hold together for longer than 5 minutes (the length of time for which I was able to enjoy the Speck Istyle cover).
I really enjoy this product. I ordered it off the internet and i had read some reviews saying it was just ok... so i felt a little wary. However, this is the coolest product ever! All of the photos and video are good quality and the MP3 is really cool! I am so pumped to show all of my friends! It is a real attention getter and I love it! It is so tiny that you can take it ANYWHERE. SMALLER THAN MY CELL! Its a great product and i encourage anyone to buy! Im gonna go use it some more now! LOVE IT! 5
I am happy with the TV and with the delivery from Amazon.com. I knew what I wanted and I was price shopping for the Sony KDS-50A2000. I was surprised when I found that Amazon.com was selling very close to the lowest price I could find. I had bought from Amazon.com before and trusted the company. I ordered the item and was surprised when it arrived early. Right out of the box it worked great.
Simple, no frills, no hassle, great price, no extra packaging that needed to be transported, opened and disposed of. thanks.
These mounts are easy to install and allow you to mount speakers from the bottom or the back which is extremely helpful when using small speakers.
This was a neat idea, and definatly something you should check out. I have not seen cd-player &quot;transport&quot; product of this quality. I think that if you don't have something to fill this job, you definatly should check this out. I use mine all of the time, and it has some wear, so watch out. This is definatly a must-have for music lovers who travel.
Maybe I have bad luck with international power converters. I was using this device in Australia, and it stopped working. After reading other reviews for this product, I immediately suspected a blown fuse. The little plastic door to get to the the fuse was practically impossible to open. After nearly breaking the case to get the stupid thing open, I discovered that yep, it was blown. If you get this unit, I suggest packing extra fuse or two, because you'll have a hard time shopping for obscure electronics in a foreign country!
This is my second Brother multi-function machine. The first one lasted forever, and we decided that it was time to upgrade. Also figured that getting this at Costco made it easy to return if we didn't like it. It periodically goes on special with a coupon, so that helped, too.This is my first network MFC. We had a Hawking Print Server attached to the old unit, and that worked okay. This one installed very quickly and easily. The network printing has been reliable, whether we are wired or wireless. The duplexing works great, and is a real advantage. Beside a lot of printing, I've done scanning, copying, and faxing. It works great. I don't have it set up to receive faxes as that's more than I want to deal with right now, and I was getting spam faxes.The copying often cuts off the left edge, but it is usually not a big deal. If it's really important, I can readjust the position. The scanning to my laptop works great, but it's not the quality of a stand-alone scanner. I scanned a lot of old family photos, and decided to go with a Canon CanoScan 8600F, which gives a little better image, and has great software.The one thing that bugs me is that it wrinkles envelopes. I've tried the different settings, but that hasn't helped. This seems to be a design problem, and I've seen comments about it before, but hadn't seen anything about it just before I bought the unit. I went to Brother's FAQs and it is addressed. I haven't taken the time to try all of their suggested fixes, but wish that this wasn't such a problem. We are considering getting an inexpensive printer to just handle envelopes (we're a SOHO).I've had the unit for about 6 months, and two of us print off it in our home office. We still have the starter toner cartridge in, which surprises me. I bought a backup high-yield cartridge, but it's just been sitting around for months. Hey, I'm not complaining about that.Overall, it's a great unit, and a lot of bang for the buck.
The next lowest retail deal I can find is when Sam's Club carries these for about $20 for a pair. I was concerned about the quality of this item, but now I have been using these for a couple of years...and I've purchased multiple times over the years. This seller is quick and accurate. The product is as described. There is a remarkable difference in the quality of the picture compared to the other outdated cables of RGB and using coaxial cable. If you need a simple HDMI cable for the XBox or PS3, this items works great!
I WAS VERY HAPPY TO FIND THE DELPHI SKYFi 2 XM RADIO, I PURCHASED ONE SEVERAL YEARS AGO FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR X MAS, HOWEVER 2 MONTHS AGO IT GOT STOLEN IN NC. DONT KNOW WHY SOMEONE WOULD WANT TO STEAL A XM RECEIVER, ITS NO LONGER GOOD TO ANYONE. AS SOON AS THEY TRY TO ACTIVATE IT, THE POLICE WILL SHOW UP
On kayaking and rafting trips, I have been concerned to have my back-up memoriy cards and batteries safely stored, but easy to access when needed. This sounded like the answer to the problem. It is water-tight, which meets the first requirement, however, it fits so tightly that it is hard to open and close the box to get at and then put away the gear. Also, the product discription did not specify that this was designed specifically to hold Canon camera batteries. The battery for my Pentax compact camera bounces around inside the box and the battery for my Sony DSLR can't fit inside at all! If I had known that I couldn't very well use it to store my batteries, I would have ordered the model which holds more cards and no batteries.I was very disappointed that the discription was not more indicative of the product.
This switch works very well for me. I have an HP Plasma TV with only 1 HDMI input, 1 HDTV Cable Box, 1 PS3, 1 Sony Receiver with 3 Optical Audio Inputs.So, I have the Cable Box and the PS3 HDMI cables going into the Smart HDMI Switch - and 1 HDMI cable going from the Smart HDMI switch into the TV.The picture quality is just as good as it was before (when I have either the Cable box or the PS3 going into the TV) - despite the fact that the signal is now traveling through 12 foot of HDMI cable (Someone told me that the HDMI cables shouldnt be longer than 10 feet or they lose quality).The reason why I dont need the audio feature is because I have optical audio cables going from the Cable Box / PS3 into the Sony receiver.I had it setup like this from the beginning so for me its not a problem.About the Smart Switch: It works just like it says it will, if the Cable box is powered on then I get the cable signal. I switch the Cable box off - and turn the PS3 on and the Smart Switch goes into the PS3 signal.Just like that! Now, I have read other reviews saying that there may be a problem with the audio signals. In this case make sure that you can return this Smart Switch without any hassles - if it doesn't work for you.
The Sennheiser Volume Control/Extension cable is an awesome product. I admit that I was hessitant to make this purchse due to the price compared to other volume control/extension cables found here on Amazon. I did some research on Sennheiser, and found nothing but stellar reviews on their products. So, I took the plunge and purchase this item. I am extremely pleased with the product I received. The feel, fit, and finish is first rate. The individual channel volume sliders are smooth in their movement, yet stay where you put them. The cabling is the soft flexible type and is an exact match to the cabling on my Bose Noise Reducing Head Phones. This is an exceptional product that is more than worth the extra $. If you like quality audio accessories, the Sennheiser VC/ext cable will not disappoint!
I bought one of these stanton T.60 and I think their a really good kit for listening to music or even scratching music. Had no problems with it, you just need to buy a better cartridge and your set, but overall is good turntable for anybody.
Empty/Dry cartridge, dated 2007. Purchased in 2009. Sure, it's genuine, but check the date.If you only keep one in reserve, this will be a shock when you need it. If you keep several in reserve, then you run the risk that the older ones will dry out before you use them.
I bought this sound system, I love it !!! I wish if it can be wire less but for this price you can't find better, clear sound.
A waste of money, no remote and did not work manually. The guy I bought it from should not be allowed to do business here.
I absolutely loved this lens until it broke. Fantastically sharp. Great for the price (I hope)I've had it since June and shot around 2000 pics. I was at a shoot over the weekend where I had a pro basketball player posing with a model and I get the warning on the back of my 40D that the lens is failing to communicate with the camera. This had happened twice before. Earlier, I'd wiped down the contacts and reattached the lens and kept shooting. This time; no change. Paperweight. Luckily, Tamron covers this with a 6 year warranty. I spoke with them. They were pleasant and told me exactly what to do. The lady at Tamron said it sounds like something came loose inside the lens. Now, it is going in for repair. I'm without my main walk around lens for up to 3 weeks. Will post the results when I get it back.
This review is only to say that my Panasonic DMC FZ35 (FZ38 in Europe) fits along with all the accessories that came with the camera. There's even room for an extra battery. You should read the other reviews for findings on the other aspects of this case, my concern when I ordered it was "will it hold all the stuff?" and none of the reviews covered this.
Connected a PCI-e 1x Firewire card to a PCI-e x16 slot in my media PC. Didn't quite fit my oddball case layout but the card to mother board connection was entirely successful.
I bought this MP3 player for my 4 year old because she absolutely loves anything to do with Bratz. However, we downloaded five or six songs to it and she listened to them twice. After that, the dumb thing would short out and not work. We thought it was just a battery issue, but when we put a new Energizer battery in it, it didn't do any good. Finally, it just stopped working altogether, and it was only two weeks old. Grrrrr! It is going back to the store.
I have a sx20is so dont have alot of extras.fits the camera and bat charger,cords,usb card reader and mini t pod, extra cards just fine. velcro would have been nice instead of zipper but when using i just latch the hook and its just fine and when in trasit i zip it up for extra security. this is heavy duty and am impressed with the quality.the fanny pack option is just a added bonus. would highly recomend for this type of camera.
As I know, Logitech is a leading player of PC peripheral equipment. I am sure their products are in high quality even I have never used 980117 cordless headset. I really want to buy it, but I wonder if its voltage is suitable for China. Because the voltage is 220V in China, I know it is 110V in U.S. Anybody can give me answer if the product is suitable for China.
I have this hard case for a month now. It is pretty sturdy and attaches pretty well on my macbook 17" If only the rubber feet are maybe a couple more centimeters higher so the heat escapes better. For the price though it is worth the buy.
I HAVE SEVERAL DIFFERENT CAMERAS INCLUDING THE SANYO-FISHER CAMERACORDER FVD-C1 WHICH COSTS $750 BUT THIS MX4 TAKES VIDEO JUST AS GOOD @ 640X480 WITH 30 FPS AND EVEN BETTER PICS @ 4MP COMPARED TO 3.2 ON THE FISHER! AND I PAID LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE! THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST VALUE DIGITAL STILL/VIDEO CAMERA ON THE MARKET, THE VIDEO LOOKS ALMOST AS GOOD AS MINI DV AND THE STILLS ARE ALMOST AS GOOD AS MY MINOLTA DIMAGE 7i, ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS CAMERA FOR UNDER $300 !
They work at the speeds listed, I have yet to get a coaster out of the hundreds of these I have used.You can't really go wrong with them.
I can safely say that this radar detector saved me a ticket. I was driving down a busy street and all of a sudden the detector started to scream so I slowed down. About a mile later I see a police car on the side of the road and the cop had his radar detector out. Saved me a 15+mph ticket! Amazing deal for being so cheap!
I've had the Zune for about 2 weeks now and it seems to be working great. I only have about 350 songs, 3,000 pictures, and 4 2-hour movies, but this is only using about 5 gb's. For my first MP3 player, I think it was a good move. I picked this up new for $172 (which you can find cheaper now) which is 1/2 the price of the 30 gb Ipod.Pros;- same space as the ipod- has an FM Tuner, so you can listen to the radio as well- larger screen for movie watching- zunemods.com has tutorials on how to convert movies, how to replace the battery, and even replace the hard-drive. If you're used to working on PC's, the zune is just a small pc.- Coming from Microsoft, it would have been nice to have a clock/calendarCons;- Not as many accessories as the Ipod- Zune Marketplace is a little different to I-tunes, so I'm having trouble adjusting- Battery life lasts about 12-13 hours for music. About 2-3 hours for movies- Wifi is kind of useless- Size as compared to Ipod is minimal, fraction of an inch..- Headphones that come with the zune don't fit good. However, I picked up a cheap pair from Walmart and the sound is really good.Overall, a good product for a first-time user, or someone who wants to save a little money.
I am more than satisfied with the product. I am not using a DVI capable video card, so the lack of DVI doesn't bother me. You see many 17 inch non-widescreen lcds going for more. Once you go widescreen though, you can never go back. The only thing to be wary of is at the highest resolution (1440 x 900) you are limited to a 60 hz refresh rate. People with fast eyes may get annoyed at the scanlines that sometimes appear.
Awesome! But if using with a Nikon D3000 you will have to focus manually. The body doesn't have the trigger to autofocus with this lens that the higher end DSLR's have.
After checking out many different types of camera bags, I decided to go for the Tamrac 5767 Velocity Sling Pack. I'm very pleased with this bag, it's versatile and makes it easy to access your camera while hiking or doing any type of outdoor activity. It also has room for my iphone and other personal items so I don't have to carry a handbag or backpack.This camera bag was reasonably priced and has room for additional lenses and accessories. I'm very pleased.
If you are looking for an mp3 player , then this should be your dream come true choice.It has a small display screen , but it is amazingly clear.The sound quality is superb as you will associate with COWON.And the price should make you think no further.
The seller shipped the merchandise on time and I received Lenovo Multi-Drive in good working condition. Packaging was excellent to protect the drive from knocks and damage. Installation was smooth and perfect and I have been using this DVD writer since December 2011.
The Sigma 86mm Multicoated UV Filter is a great addition to my 150mm - 500mm Sigma lens. I found it to be of outstanding quality. It also is one of the cheapest prices, if not the cheapest, of all the filters I researched to use with my lens.
I set this camera up and liked the video quality. was pretty good even in low light. The recording hesitated some on start of recording and became part of the video. the problem was when I recorded video w/sound and sound. The audio effetively didn't work. I could record with windows "Sound Recorder" and the audio appeared okay but it wasn't very loud. Even with the mic all the way up. I tried to use the steps outlined in the software to repair and it didn't work. No audio played at all on playback. Since I am only three feet away I consider this to be not so good.Easy to install, picture quality is good, but couldn't get the audio to work in the software. Leaving now to return the item. Too bad though because when I initially plugged it in I thought it was going to be a fun toy.
speakers were received in good condition, even though the boxes looked like heck.they are larger than imagined. I think they sound good, especially for the money spent. replaced some 30 year old Genesis speakers. these were excellent speakers so the sound upgrade, other than a little better bass responce,was not noticable. I guess I should have just replaced the foam which had deteriated around the woofers of my old speakers and used the saved money to upgrade my subwoofer. you cannot go wrong with the Bic speakers. in addition to these I have a bic center channel speaker, which is outstanding and two surround back bic speakers.
Till now I've bought 3 routers (D-Link, Netgear and now Linksys). I've always got them when they have rebates offered on them. Now I know that they are refurbished and not worth the money.This router required restarts every 2-3 days and its quite irritating.
I love this little mouse! It is just perfect for travelling with your laptop anywhwere! It comes with a soft bag, and with the retractable cable is very comfortable to use!
I bought this case with the main reason for protection, and when i recieved it does the job the nano fits in from the bottom, and a small belt clips closing the the bottom case.The belt aluminum belt clip can be removed so you can hold the case in hand, and a screen protector is given with the case that sticks on the screen, but i didnt use becausei didnt remove the original nano plastic cover im using it with it.The case is ok you can charge, listen to music while the case is on but you cant use the dock for charging but without the case.Thanks;)
I usually use a Lens Pen to keep lenses clean, but occasionally, some difficult spots show up. This cleaner along with a soft cloth does the trick.
After reading the other reviews we bought this burner thinking it was the perfect solution. Unfortunately we were never able to get it to work for us! The setup of the unit was easy and the software installation was simple but when we tried to use it to record something...nothing. The EZ-Dub drive would recognize and play Audio CD's and DVD's but, the start buttons on the top of the unit that is supposed to initiate the two record functions were completely inoperative. We tried everything. We tried Uninstalling the software and reinstalling it several times, we did every troubleshooting point given to us by the help files, we checked all the drivers on both ports and still nothing. We then went to the technical support from the manufacturer at the provided 1-800 number...guess what...I'ts no longer active and the 1-800 is no more. Now you have to dial their long distance number and only during weekdays working hours. Very frustrating. What we did then was go onto the live "online chat" with the tech support guys in an effort to get this problem solved. After about 1.5 hours the tech support people were stumped and gave up as well. Needless to say we were not impressed by them or their product. It has be returned for refund.
acer service is the absolute worst!do not, do not, do not buy acer unless you love dealing with failure.
I purchased one of these and it went bad after about two months. Unfortunately, I've spent hours trying to get Dane-Elec to replace it, with no luck. I never get replies to notes sent to their techsupport e-mail address, and when I call them I always end up in the voice mail of someone who never returns my calls. I'd suggest another manufacturer.
This last review stating that the Astra 6400 is not OS X compatible is not correct, there is a software upgrade on the UMAX website for $49.
I followed all instructions and setup could not have been more simple (including software installation and setting up the remote). It controls my TV, HD DVD, Xbox 360, Receiver, and Cable Box exactly as I wanted it to.If you do a little homework as to the model number of your devices, you skip any hassle that might come up during setup.
After researching all-in-one printers, the general consensus was that the Canon MP830 was the best, and Amazon.com offered the best price. The free shipping offer made me a little nervous, but the order came in less than a week - very impressive. The new Canon printer, however was defective (the auto feeder switch was broken and would send an error message any time we would copy something). So, in my mind, a defective machine should be fixed by the manufacturer. I called the Canon customer service rep. Although very polite, the rep assured me they could only send a "reconditioned machine" as a replacement or we could take it to the closest Canon repair center which was no where near "close." Since I had paid very handsomely for a NEW machine, I was not satisfied, and was told this is a company policy for all machines, thank you very much. The rep suggested I contact Amazon and see what their return policy was. That was the best advice he gave me. Amazon set up delivery of a replacement machine -NEW- (which, again, arrived within 1 week) and said I just needed to return the old machine within 30 days. The web site even allowed me to schedule a UPS pick up of the old machine - free shipping as well - very convenient! The new machine works fine, but it was Amazon's customer service that made me a VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER!
I hand out the VN 120 to my sight reading students during tests.It is very economical and durable. They will drop them ocassionally.With proper positioning the recording quality if quite good. It givesme an accurate reading of all notes and pitches.At $29 it is a great buy.TSherwood
The cartridges work fine. The color probably isn't exact but that isn't important to me as I don't print pictures. but I didn't get 2 of each color as advertised, I got 3 each of the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black. I didn't get any light magenta or light cyan.
I run a large DVD research library at work, so I am constantly having to replace DVD cases. It's hard to tell which cases will stand up to the constant use in our library. I read the reviews for various DVD cases and decided to order this brand. 100 DVD cases for under $28 seemed an incredible bargain. I wasn't expecting much and I can say I was very pleasantly surprised. The shipment arrived very quickly and all the cases seemed to be in perfect condition. I was pleased with the quality of the case and of the outer clear plastic sleeves where you can insert the DVD informational graphics. I've been using them for a few days now and am going to order another box. I was pleased with the look and quality of the cases and I think they will stand up to the constant use we'll put them through. In my case, it is not worth buying 10 cases for $10 that are sold at the local stores. I was looking for something inexpensive with a decent quality and I was very impressed.
I purchased this speaker system for my office, and it's perfect. It's very compact and comes with a carrying case and international plugs. You can plug it in or use batteries to take it anywhere. The sound is great, although I have not turned it up too loud, as my coworkers would not like that! I also love the fact that it charges your iPod.In case anyone is wondering, it IS compatible with the 2nd generation iPod.
I've owned several CD walkmen, including a Panasonic just like this one.This one is better because it's easier to program, and the controls are so easy to operate while walking. I also love the resume function where when you stop the CD and you start it again it picks up where you left off. The battery life is also great. Even after a week it was down only one bar. The skip protection is great too. Just like my Panasonic it's very hard to get it to skip. All in all a great product. Great Job Sony!
Those smal USB hubs never work well. This DLINK is amazing, great performance and design. It fits perfectly in my home office.
First of all - It looks great. Looks can be deceiving. I ordered the 7100 which came with a rebate that needed to be sent by the 30th day. Well, I sent it on the 31st date and they would not even give an exception to this policy. Navigon is not about customer service. They said there are no exceptions. Well, I decided to keep it. There are some cool features: (1). It saves any of your destinations, (2). Informs you when you go over the speed limit, (3). Count down your destination in time and miles. Locating POI's is too complicating and when you enter a specific place like Starbucks, it will not locate it unless you choose it from the list. Last but not least, after 2 1/2 months it simply failed to turn on. Not working at all. Good thing Costco accepts return if you are simply not satisfied. I was not satisfied. Hope this helps.
Why pay $30-$50 at Best Buy or Walmart? Get this baby for two bucks, it works great. I had a couple other dollar or two HDMI cords off Amazon as well, and they've all done their job. One finally started going out about a month ago, the one I had connected to my PS3 (Would occasionally go out for a second or two, and sometimes had some lines on screen.)Still, it worked for over a year beforehand, so it's really hard to justify buying the $30 'premium' cable when you could order 5 of these for $10 and be good for many years to come.
I bought these guys in addition to my Altec Lansing iM5s, just as a smaller travel speaker. I wasn't expecting much for 40 bucks, but they just about blow the iM5s out of the water (especially considering I paid three times as much for the iM5). The treble and midtones are clearer and can handle a higher volume without distortion, but of course bass is weaker, merely because of its size. The sliding case is nice and seems high quality.
Here's the secret to getting this to work on an XP SP2:1. With a clean system, i.e. don't load the CDROM, simply plug in the adaptor to a USB port.2. Load the software from the CDROM.3. Go to Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager.4. Select the adaptor under bluetooth devices.5. Go to properties, update drivers. Don't let it connect to the internet, and tell it that you will specify the driver. From here you can specify the IOGear driver over the Windows driver.That's it!I have been able to pair my laptop with my Treo 650, Mobile Crossing BT GPS, and my PC. I have transferred files between the the two computers, and I've had my GPS up with Microsoft Streets and Trips.For reference, I connected it to a Gateway CX2610. Good luck!
I bought this item from the gold box. When I recieved it, I founhd that only the transmitter worked well. The radio reciever only read the local station, not farther stations. These stations work clearly on a regular radio. You also have to plug the headphones into the port on the bottom of the unit. If you want crystal clear radio, the only option is the Apple Radio Remote.
I bought this some time ago, installed it and it is still working great. No worries.
The bad:- The TomTom Go 720 will not recognize my bluetooth enabled Blackberry.- When taking a detour for planned route, the GPS will automatically guide you back to the route you took a detour from.- Battery life is about 1.5 hours when not in power saving mode.- Points of Interested data base needs to be updated, not all POI's are listed, i.e. ATM's, Gas stations, restaurants.- Complex navigation menu, takes too many steps to find what is important.- Not as slim as you think, it will not fit in pockets without printing.- Short, flimsy, suction cup mount makes it difficult for average hight users to touch the Tom Tom.- Hiss when using the FM output.- Slow response time when calling customer service.- No case included. Even a cheap silicone cover would be nice.- Voice guidance feature does not pronounce names correctly. I'm sure most systems currently perform this way.The good:- High quality construction. Heavy weight non-clip plastics and metal accents.- Descent screen resolution- Multi funtional: plays MP3, views pictures, video, and documents (I havn't tested this yet, but its nice to know it's there).- Map share, allows user to download free map updates from the TomTom users community.- Fast satillite aquisition, when in open area, even while moving.- User customizable menu- Big screen- This has taken me where I want to go, in and out of unfamiliar territory, even making unplanned trips to the gas staion while I'm traveling.- Map of North America (Canada, US, Mexico?), I know US and Canada is included for sure, and thats helpful to me since I drive to both places.- SIRF III chipset, 400 mhz processor,2 gb of on board memory, 64 mb of RAM, and an open slot for a high capacity SD card is a powerfull combination.Notes:I was conscidering buying a Garmin Nuvi 255w. But since the technical specifications is less than the TomTom Go720, I decided to purchase this GPS unit. It is a better value for me, since I found a good deal on a recertified unit that is priced bellow the market value for a new Garmin Nuvi 255w. If size where a major issue, I would go for any Garmin Nuvi, since it's slimmer.I suggest finding an alternative mounting location, and avoiding mounting this unit on the windshield because it cuts your field of vision by at least 10%. I drive a compact sedan, and relative to the size of the unit, thats how I estimate that number.I need to contact tech support to resolve my bluetooth issue, I will post and update ASAP.
As of Dec 04, 2005 I cannot download a driver for my Win98se computer (for the Mini Cruzer). If you are in this situation check their site (Sandisk.com) before you buy, maybe they fixed it. Good Luck.
This is a great remote that I got for my dad. I set it up so that it can control the bluray player, tv, receiver and the cable box. I set it up no problem but he was still slightly confused by the menu system. It was confusing for him because its hard to grasp the fact that you need to be in the correct device in order to use some functions.For me, as a part of the younger generation, this remote is very intuitive and easy to set up. The ability to create 'activities' is useful so that I do not have to manually change the devices to all the correct inputs.The only problem with this remote is the layout of the silver buttons, the text is hard to read and for those with small hands it may be hard to reach across the remote with one hand.
I am using this with a D90. I just switched from Minolta to Nikon and I am really impressed with Nikon's flashes. Wireless flash is easy to set up, but I wish there was a dedicated button to turn it on and off. Instead you have to hold down 2 buttons to get to custom settings, then turn it on. Other than that one small complaint I really like it.
Big improvement in TV picture vs. RCA connection. If you're still using the three-RCA connector (Audio left, Audio Right and Video), you really should switch to an HDMI cable, especially at prices like these.
I was convinced to purchase this speaker system simply because of the outstanding reviews that it got. I ordered the product from Amazon and have been highly pleased. I love the separate bass-level knob and the headphone jack (since I share a room). I still have yet to here distortion from these babies. The bass is deep, rich, and strong. The satellite speakers handle well even at high volumes and are very clear--I hear things I didn't before. This is a very good purchase and I don't think it will be regretted. My one wish for this product would be a treble-level knob to be able to surpress the treble if I wish, but I am very happy with them none-the-less.
received the product sooner than expected. It was the proper product, color and model. Thank you for making this easy. I am new to online purchasing.
These ear phones are ok if you are looking for something to sit on an airplane with. If you want to workout with them then they are a bad idea. I generally don't like Sony products from past experience of bad design and lack of quality. I would say that this is true for the headphones as well. The ear pieces are not equally divided which allows for easy detection of which plug goes in which ear, but when running it causes the ear pieces to pull out. If you like Sony then give it a shot, otherwise find a better brand for $20 these where not worth it.
RCN offers me a speed of 20Mbps. If I connect my macbook directly to the modem I get speeds of 19-20Mbps. However If I use this router, I get speeds of about 5,7 Mbps and am about 3,4 feet away from the router. It sucks....
my parents bought me this camera for x-mas four years ago and since then it has been sitting in my closet collecting dust. There is a lot to this camera that is wrong.1. The picture quality is HORRIBLE! The pictures are too dark even with the flash on.2. Getting photos on the computer is a pain. My brother is a computer wizz and he could not get the photos onto the computer.3. The battery life is pathetic. You take three to four shots and your`e done you need to go buy more batteries.So save yourself the trouble and do NOT buy this camera unless you want another thing in your closet collecting dust.
You can't go wrong with an OEM replacement part. Amazon is dependable for quick and accurate delivery and has the best price on these.
My friend has this to say about the sandisk e260:This mp3 is just amazing....When I first got it I didn't like it that much, especially b/c I had to find a converter online in order to save my videos in the mp3 but......things have changed....A couple of days ago I went to the gym and the went to the ladies room.....my sandisk ended up inside the toilet bowl and the toilet flushed...I was devastated but then I saw that it was too big to fit through the hole and it stayed there...This may sound disgusting but I grabbed it and guess what? It still works like if it was new....Are you looking for better quality?
I am so glad I found the Camcorder battery for my OLD camera....What a relief to find it for my old camera!
Points! OMG Points? Yay Points! I often fear that making us buy points, and then content is the microsoft way of saying that once the content becomes unavailable, we don't have any right to it because we never paid for it DIRECTLY, so we will see. But in the meantime, points.
Pretty easy to set up-much faster than the printer it replaced-looking forward to printing pictures after I purchase a digital camera.
Solid design. The ability to rotate the camera 90 degrees is quite useful. Glad I spent a little bit extra to get a tripod that will last forever. Highly recommended.
Fast speed,but easy mess the surface,suggest have a soft case
These are the best!....according to my son who did do some research and was nicely surprised that they were in fact an excellent purchase for the price. We received them in a timely manner and are very happy with the purchase.
Just a brief experience. (Equipment Directv basic receiver with Directv basic remote.1. After a 18 hour charge I setup the unit and no work.2. Installed just one battery in the smallest charge cavity and charged for 12 hours.3. Unit started working but with limited range.4. Tried the included wire transmission lead and stuck it next to the IR eye on the Directv unit, no help.5. Disconnected the wire and mounted the receiver unit right in front of the Directv receiver,now works outside the room and throughout the whole (1 story) house.6. Conclusion the unit is very sensitive to it's location in regards to the unit it is controlling but receives signals from the remote at any location throughout the house.
The E2c sounds good for an earbud, but in fairness the praise ends there. Earbuds just can't match the low end sound of a larger headphone--even the inexpensive types. Other variables held constant, a bigger speaker accompanied by a stronger magnet will increase bass response. I prefer the overall sound from my $45 titanium driver headphones from Radio Shack.The E2c is not "noise cancelling" it is noise isolating--just like the earplugs you get from the drugstore. I hate to say it, but this product is really just a hybrid ear plug/ear bud. Really, there is not $99 worth of product, technology, or even clever idea.If you're an ear bud fan, you'll like these (as other report, they sound good for what they are). However, if you're the type to trade some convenience for superior sound, I suggest you pass on all ear buds.
I bought a pair of these great speakers online (used), they were still in the box and in great shape. The finish was natural cherry wood (looks amazing). I agree w/ the earlier review these speakers don't wake up unless you crank them up, low volume really does not impress. I use a powered sub w/ these. 201's in the back, 601's up front and a sub. GREAT GREAT GREAT!!
I really like this camera for learning photography, I've taken some really great shots that I'm proud of and I enjoy the learning process. This camera is great for nature photos too.
This was an excellent gift for my wife. She loves it very much. Good color and music. good quality. ok
The Presto 04830 PowerPop Microwave Multi-popper I purchased is the second one. I purchased the first one over seven years ago. In fact, I purchased two this time because I want to be sure I have another one in case it is discontinued.The popper is easy to use, easy to clean, and most of all makes great popcorn with very little electric power.
I bought this organizer mainly for my home based business but I keep everything in it. It is exactly what I wanted/needed. The price was great and it is really simple to use.I love that you can give each catagory (person) their own color so just by glancing at the calendar you can see who needs to be where when.It is basic so if you are looking for bells and whistles this is not for you. All I wanted was something to keep contacts in, a to do list and calendar to keep track of family and business.It is light weight and fits in the front pocket of my purse. I always have it with me.
If you're looking for an affordable MP3 player that gets the job done, just buy this one already and end your search.This thing does everything I want it to. It's easy to use so I don't know what anyone else is talking about. I figured every single feature out within about 10 minutes of owning it and haven't looked at the user manual at all.The color screen is a little cheap looking, but who really cares. This thing does everything an MP3 player less than $100 should do, and more.
Takes wonderful photos. The only issue I have is that is goes through batteries really quick.
Knowing I wouldn't have access to a PC during a recent trip, I loaded up my Sansa e280 with 25+ hours of music, but I needed someway to charge the player without a PC. I saw the Macally SN-A411 USB AC Charger for SanDisk Sansa MP3 Players on Amazon, and it was perfect for my needs. It's compact, I just hooked my Sansa up to the charger (using the cord that comes with it) and plugged it into a wall outlet and it charged my player quickly.Works just as well as chargers priced much higher.
The size, the functions, the ease of operation. This little device is incredible. Everything on it is self explanatory. The picture quality is great. The zoom allows for amazing clarity from extremely far away, and the flash is enough to make a room at night look like a room at noon, but also can be diminished at will to still be able to capture the brilliance of a christmas tree at night. The only downside, is that it comes with a very very small capacity 16 mb memory card, which is only good for about 18 pictures, or less than 30 seconds of video. My reccomendation: buy this camera, but immediately following you should purchase a 2GB memory card, which is good for about 1800 pictures, and nearly 20 minutes of video.
I used this to plug in an amp and speakers for my homemade cooler radio. Installation was simple and wires were not all over the place.
Great bargain! Received charger from Amazon within a few days, shipping was free, and it works just fine. Much better deal than buying from a big box store.
Arrived on time! Is a great product, sturdy, fits over cubicle wall with a little bending. Holds heavy coat, purse and tote.
Originally when I purchased this memory stick I didn't realize that it was not Vista compatible. However I was pleasantly surprised to find out afterwards that there is a download to make it compatible. I plan on buying another Verbatim Store & Go with more memory later on.
what more can i say, what more can i do, it is what they described it to be, a rreplacement
This mouse was better than I expected. I am very pleased with it. I did a lot of research and this one fulfilled my needs more than adequately.
I've been using one of these steadily for about a year now. It is a fantastic device at an excellent price, and I have no regrets about buying it.The only shortcoming it has, just to get it out of the way, is weight. It's larger than some MP3 players out there, including some with similar capacity, like the new iPods.However, I think it has some features that give the iPod a run for its money, especially at this price.#1: RECORDING. The Archos Recorder does not compromise on this feature. It has a built in mic but also digital AND analog line-in ports, so you can record from ANY source. This is handy for digitizing records, doing interviews, or recording streaming audio content from your computer. Just hook up a cable between the headphone port and the line in and you can literally record anything you can listen to. You will need a miniplug-to-miniplug, MALE/MALE cable to do this, which is not included, but costs only a couple bucks at Radio Shack. The Archos records NATIVELY in MP3 format, with adjustable quality. Many so-called MP3 player/recorders record in some other proprietary format which needs to be converted later. Many cannot even play back their own recordings. The Archos recorder gets it right on every count. Incredibly useful.#2: USB 2.0 with Mac/PC compatibility built in. Again, the Archos just gets it right, plain and simple. Many players, including the iPod, require you to manage your MP3 files through a music playing program on your computer. Not the Archos. Just plug in the Archos and it appears as a hard drive attached to your computer. You don't even need to install any drivers. Simply manage files on it like you would any files on any hard drive. I really enjoy being able to move, organize, rename, delete files the simplest way possible. And USB 2.0 is fantastic. It's backward-compatible with all USB ports, so you can count on the Archos working on any USB-enabled Mac or PC you have. *AND* if you are lucky enough to have a USB 2.0 card in your PC, you can take advantage of the high-speed connections of USB 2.0. Did I mention that with the simple hard-drive connection there is no copy-protection scheme whatsoever? You can copy files to and from as many computers as you want. You can even store non-MP3 files. I use the Archos as an emergency backup, and to shuttle files back and forth to work. Is there anything it can't do?? :)#3: ROCKBOX. What is Rockbox? Well, to put it simply, it's an alternative operating system for your Archos. The Archos was designed to allow other programmers to replace its internal software if they wished, and an independent consortium of Open Source programmers has done just that. Their OS is actually a huge improvement over the Archos OS. It increases battery life, improves the user interface, and gives you lots of new options. Now that Rockbox supports recording, there is no reason not to replace the Archos OS with Rockbox. Just type &quot;Rockbox&quot; into Google the day you receive your Archos, and load it up immediately.#4. BATTERY AND DURABILITY. This thing is incredibly solid. Not only is the construction sturdy, it's protected by thick rubber bumpers that will cushion a fall. You can place the unit face down on a tabletop, but the screen and buttons will not touch the surface, because the bumpers extend out from the case just enough to protect them. It's an elegant design that, once again, just works. The battery life, in my experience, is fantastic. I haven't measured the precise life of a charge, because frankly, I've never run out of juice. The 4 AA rechargeables inside are easy to reach without any tools, and carry enough juice to get me through a day or two of running around town with my headphones on. In this regard, the slighly larger size of the Archos pays off.If maximum portability is your 1st priority, then you should consider a smaller player. But then again, I don't think the iPod is small enough to strap to your arm and job with either. Flash memory players are definitely the way to go if what you want most is a small/light unit.But if what you want is a high-capacity player, with serious recording capability, a good-size screen with an easy interface, solid construction and great battery life, you cannot go wrong with this unit. In the year since it was released, nothing else has come close for me.Some people have reported problems, but I have experienced none. Neither have my girlfriend or best friend, both of whom bought one too.
I have this swanky expensive red eye doohickey for my one tv and love this one way better.The engineering of this red eye is amazing. You don't have an extra remote. It uses the same remote that you have. No extra wires going anywhere only just a power cord. The transmitter is also the charger. I am telling you you will be amazed when you get this product
Product is as described and works well. I bought this mount because I wanted to place our portable dvd player by the head rest, which is high enough so all my kids in the back of the van can see the DVD player. It has fullfiled that purpose quite well. Make sure to stick to the weight limit of the dvd player for this mount. If you don't, your player will tip forwards and may not be well secured.
I bought the 4110 primiarly for a fax machine. I pulled it out of the box and set it up per instruction. I received my first fax and the carriage jamed. I followed HP instructions to correct the problem to no avail. The carriage continued to jam with every fax. I called HP and received the run around. They finally said they would send me a refurbished unit. I told them I paid for a new unit and not a used one. I returned the unit back to the store I purchased it from and received a new one in return. Time will tell if this one works.
The Intel PC Pocket Camera has the greatest webcam quality out there IMHO. It is affordable with a simple and nice design. The batteries last long. The USB connection is a fast and more efficient way for this came. Very user friendly and easy to install.As a digital camera, it is best ONLY for beginners. The quality can be surprisingly wonderful in the right light. It's portability can let you take quick snap shots of anything quickly. It has 8MB of memory which is about 100 640x480 pics. A great digital camera for anyone starting out and to progressive onto the bigger names, like Kodak or Fujifilm.This camera is great for quick snaps while out, webcam shots and netconferencing. Great deal!
I like smaller mouses like this one. It's light, fits very well into the hand, has soft buttons that are easy to click on, can be used on a plane (it's not wireless). Excellent mouse!
Everything you've heard, and read is true: It offers transparent reproduction of lossless iPod music. The only downside for me was the full retail of about 400 bucks (plus shipping) I paid for it here at Amazon. My advice is shop around. There's better deals out there.
I am very pleased with the sound from these headsets, and am pleased it has the online volume control. The earclip and bud combo is comfortable and allows for some adjustments so you can fit it to your ear well. I am glad I purchased this headset. The reason I gave it a 4 out 5 is because of the cord. It's thin and tangles easy. I have a concern it could snap. Also, for my useage, the cord is a bit short. So, I purchased an extension cord from Amazon and it works well. I connect it to my laptop/PC so I can listen to internet radio.
Don't expect any service from a third rated company.If you are buying a big ticket item or an expensive item, don't go with Samsung.They will not help you when it breaks down even when it's under the warranty.They will delay it until the warranty is over.
I used this to hold a Macintosh hard drive that I had to remove from a laptop that could no longer mount the drive. I was able to retrieve all of my data from the hard drive quickly and easily. The case is easy to use, it protected by hard drive well, my data download was fast, and it is powered by the computer so there is no power cord to monkey around with or lose. Highly recommended.
I have tried 4 different Panasonic Players and notice the newer ones skip at least 2 to 3 times by the time the CD is done and has nothing to do with the antiskip feature. The problem is in the tracking beam. I have even tried new ones from the store and mistracked including using CD-R disks and they all mistrack and usually toward the last few cuts. I would go for the 850,860,880 or 869. This series don't skip or mistrack as I own the model SL-SW 850 and the 860 and neither skip nor mistrack and have better and have a fuller and louder sound than the ones with the digital volume button. But your batteries won't last quite as long as the newer model, but I would rater have 12 quality hours of play as oppose to 16 to 20 hours with less voulme and fullness. The CD players that feature the longer battery life have to give some where and they do, as you lose volume and fullness and harder to drive the headphones. I also had the SL-SX 289 with tuner, same thing mistracked toward the last few songs. Getting back to the antiskip feature the newer CD players with the built in auto skip protection are not as good as the older design. The older 800 series has an A shock button when depressed does the job, no skipping or mistracking. Throw away the original headphones and get yourself tremendous sounding with full base. The Radio Shack portable headphones model Pro X model made by Koss are selling now at Radio Shack for $19.95 original price is $39.99 and boy they sound fantastic as I am very critical when it comes to sound. I wish more people would get into more depth of the pros and cons like I do instead of just saying a few words and would help more people like yourself's, I hope this review was helpful.
When I first thought of buying an HDTV I thought LCD was the only way to go. I had heard of burn-in issues and that plasmas didn't last as long as LCD. After doing some research and comparing them side by side, I decided to go with the plasma.Burn in: I've had this TV about a month, and have had absolutely NO burn in and/or image retention. The contrast on this TV is set to the max right out of the box, and I image the people complaining of burn in or image retention haven't turned down the contrast.Lifespan: With new technology, plasmas have a half-life of 60,000 hours, which is more than that of a typical CRT television.Picture Quality: The picture quality of plasmas is where they stand out over LCD. I recently bought an up-converting DVD player, and movies are absolutely amazing. Even though it's only 720p, I don't think it would be easy to notice a difference between it and 1080p sitting ~10 feet away.Sound Quality: The sound on this TV is awesome compared to other plasmas I looked at. Very full, deep sounds.I would highly recommend this TV. For the price, you'd have trouble getting much better. With its sleek look and awesome picture quality, I'd definitely buy it again.
Before I graded the firmware to 1.33 (properly), the player was almost unusable (very poor FM reception). Unfortunately the upgrade instruction from the downloaded firmware file is INCORRECT. Just when I was ready to return it, I called the support line and got the CORRECT instruction to upgrade the firmware which made a HUGE difference. Now the FM reception is as good as my Sony Walman (which is acceptable). Here is the instruction:1. remove the battery for 20min to drain the power, then reinstall.2. press and hold the menu button while turning on the power. The display should now show "upgrade".3. Connect the USB and run the upgrade program.4. After the player shows "Idle", disconnect the USB. It will now turn off itself.5. Turn on and reconfigure the player.Note: this upgrade procedure will erase all user settings.It gets a 4 star, because it still shuts down from time to time. Hopefully it won't get worse. (...).
After playing video games and listening to music with these headphones constantly for the past 3 days, I would rate them 3.5 out of five stars if possible, adding the extra .5 for the nice fit/constructionConstruction: For a pair of over the head, full size headphones, these do feel very light, and snug withought being too tight. The cord is thin, and the length is a nice medium. As you can see in the picture the ears fold up and inward into the headband to keep these somewhat portable. There's a very convenient netting that keeps the folding headband from snagging your hair, as well as contributing to the nice snug fit feeling.Sound: The sound in general is mediocre. They do sound good, but I have a feeling that some of the increase in quality I'm experiencing is simply because I'm used to your standard non-enclosed headphones. I noticed the base is strong in video games, but not in music. For example, Whenever I play say, Battlefield 2142...The explosions, heavy artillery fire/tank shells, and the thudding ground-pound of the mechs walking around sound fantastic, but they tend to overpower other sound effects. However, when playing music (128 kbps AAC's) I don't notice the super-strong base, however it does sound better than your standard headphones. It should be noted that 128kbps is NOT full quality music, yet it has become the standard for downloads for file size vs. quality.Price vs. performance: It's a nice balance. You're not spending very much on these, and you're getting performance may not be great, but certainly not bad. My opinion is that if you're on a budget or not willing to spend a whole lot on headphones, but want to make sure you're getting decent sound quality, then these are a solid and justifiable buy. However, if you're an impulsive buyer, be strong and just hold off until you can afford to spend more. This is my first pair of enclosed-ear headphones and while satisfied for now, I foresee a newer, probably twice as expensive pair in my not too distant future.
I bought the set of two. Plugged one in at the router and the other at the DirecTV DVD. Ran a 6 ft Ethernet cable from the router and a 14 ft cable to the DVD, Download and configuration took about 28 hours (DirecTV says 24 hrs) and has been on line ever since. Speed wise it is comperable to my desk top.
I really had 1 important requirement when buying a new camera to replace a 4 year old Fuji A303, it had to be fast. This camera is very fast in all ways, very little shutter lag and preview mode is very fast. Image quality has been very good, night shots have been the toughest to get right. The Scene Mode selections are very good and have used them many times. Also battery life is very good getting a few hundred shots on a charge with the included battery, also the battery is re-charged in about 2 hours.
Absolutely the best with college Algebra! Helped me to learn what I was never taught in high school. Great tutorials and support from the people at "Algebrator!"
Used it the first time in the Bahamas while diving (at about 50') got some great shots. Worked like a charm not a drop of water inside the housing. All of the controls are easy to operate. The shutter release is actually a lot nicer with the housing on.
Amazon's not-so-complete product description fails to mention that this printer does NOT support PCL6, PCL5e or PostScript (all public-domain printer languages for which drivers are commonly available for almost any Operating System -- including Linux), but rather HP's new (and proprietary) "HP JetReady 4.2" Page Definition Language.The bottom line is that while this printer is likely just fine for users of Windows (98, Me, XP, Server 2003) or Mac OSX 10.1 or higher, users of other operating systems (Linux, for instance) are out of luck.HP recommends that users requiring a full-featured printer (which DOES support all of the traditional printer languages) opt for the Color LaserJet 3800 series -- which is around $300 additional.
I am not fond of these. They don't sound appreciably better than the standard I-Pod buds, the cord is awkward, and the post that connects the sound piece to the piece that wraps around your ears doesn't seem to adjust so they don't fit snugly on my ears. Basically I bought these but still use my white i-pod buds.
Nothing fancy, just plain DVD cases. They were packaged well and do their job. If you need cheap cases to hand out, look no further.
my remote for my aged tv was accidentally smashed. i was thrilled to find i could buy an alternate one specifically made for my tv. i've had it for quite a while now and haven't had even one problem. it has worked like a charm!
I bought this receiver after listening a Technics DD receiver. The sound response is better, THD lower. Its sound is soft and clear. The DSP is sharp in every mode.
Had an old set of these and recently picked up another set for a friend in a close-out direct from Koss. These are nice little units, with a metal grille and hard plastic case. They run on six (6) D-cells or an external 9v supply. Have volume, bass and treble boots, and pilot light.If your audio source is weak, the benefit from a pre-amp. If your source has good power, like an iPod, no need for the pre-amp.
This review is based on connecting to a 1Ghz G4 PowerBook. First of all, this all-in-one is not as mind blowing as some people make it out to be. Printing text pages in b&w and color is at the same decent quality and speed which can be found in other stand-alone inkjet printers priced much less. The scanning capabilities are also decent and on par w/ lower priced stand-alone scanners. Copying, unfortunately, is where it lags severely behind the competition. A computer must be hooked up to make copies. And one minor annoyance is if you press the "Black Copy" button to make a quick b&w copy, it will ignore your preference settings and always copy in grayscale (not just black if you had it set). If you want to use your preferences, you have to open up the Lexmark app and initiate the copy from there. A MAJOR annoyance (which I've also experienced with other Lexmark inkjet printers connected to a Mac), is the fact that even though you specify b&w or grayscale, if a color cartridge is installed in the printer, it will use the color cartridge to produce the black colors, which wastes color ink and takes 3 times as long to print. Hopefully this is just a driver problem and Lexmark will correct soon. A workaround to this is to manually set the color cartridge setting to "NOT INSTALLED" in the printer configuration. Or just physically remove the color cartridge. And as others have stated, this device has no fax capabilities, unlike the X125 (unfortunately, the X125 is not Mac compatible). Here are some times I got when making b&w copies (includes time to scan and print): 1m45s for normal quality black copy, 1m10s for draft quality black copy, 0m50s for draft quality grayscale. My recommendation: If you do mostly text document printing, occasional color printing for photos or graphics, and make a couple copies a week, this device will suit you. If you need to make lots of copies, this is not the machine for you.
My wife used this daily for her calls for work first with a Droid Incredible and then with the Apple iPhone. It lasted for several weeks until starting to give a feedback / echo during conference calls that other people would hear (and it disappeared as soon as she disconnected the headset). On regular calls, people said they had trouble hearing her also. She's upgraded to a more heavy-duty headset (over-head, padded earpiece) and the feedback has gone away. I'd recommend buying something with sturdier construction unless you plan to only use this occasionally.
The overall quality of both Lowepro packs that I have is good to excellent. This bag has been out with me in rain and snow and other typically wet Southeast Alaska weather. My only issue with this bag has been that the waterproof zipper on the lower case is a little sensitive and if you are not paying close attention and making sure the two halves of the zipper are lined up, it will separate. This is happening more as the bag gets into its second year of use. If you decide to get one, just make sure that you are watching the length of the rubberized zipper and that it is fitted together well before you actually try and zip it up.
After several years my old batter for my samsung cell finally died. Thought I might have a hard time finding a replacement, but amazon had it and it works perfectly. Gives me another 5 years on this phone.
bought it on a whim thinking if it wouldn't fit no big loss, but it in fact will fit a slightly thicker 40GB iPod 4th Generation (the area around the display window and scroll wheel does slightly stretch out of square, but that's not really an issue for me.) definitely adds some protection. Photo seems to indicate that this item is white, but it is in fact milky clear. All in all an excellent deal for a dollar.
I have another one of these, exactly the same. They both work well with a small inconvenience. I have the ports completely filled with USB cable. About once a month the things gets confused and need to be rebooted. I simply unplug them from my computer, unplug the power, then plug it back in. A minor thing that I live with.
I've enjoyed several of Lin Carter's series--Gondwane, Green Star, Zanthodon, and Callipygia--but found Callisto to be underwhelming. This collects the first two in the series, and they do have their high points. Sadly the low points outpace those. Where Edgar Rice Burroughs--a hefty influence on these books--could make us overlook the flaws presented by his hefty reliance on coincidence and heroic stupidity, Carter lacks the literary skills to do so and causes his (admittedly vividly written) novels to creak under his overt attempt at imitating Burroughs. John Dark and Darloona never grab the writer's attention as John Carter and Dejah Thoris do, and Carter seems unable to infuse his world with the depth necessary to truly grip the reader. That said, these novels are crisply paced and occasionally exceed their standard of mediocrity to draw the reader in. Sadly these times are all too few. I wish I could rate this, Carter's longest series, higher, but there just wasn't enough to it to justify my doing that.
I love Memorex DVD-R next to Sony DVD-Rs these are awesome! I burn tons of data on to DVDs as a computer Tech (customer backups, My own backups, and pictures for my family). I will tell you I verify all DVDs after writing them. Memorex offers a pretty muted nice surface for Sharpies, and I find an average of only 7 bad Discs which 7% is a very good for 100 DVD-Rs.
My wife LOVE it... We have a sony 7.1 Meg Pix.... and we get 1,000 pix out of it!!! Thank you for the great price $8 with free shiping!!! WOW!!!
I love this product - I've been using Wacom products off and on for a while now and this one satisfies my desire to hand draw with greater precision.
This is a full service router with extended range, all the encryption, firewall and filtering features anyone could want plus a high level of reliability. It can handle four ethernet connections plus multiple wireless connections. I needed increased range to reach a new room added over our garage and this router delivered as advertised.
Don,'t believe any of the few negative reviews posted here. Those people didn't take the time to read the manual on the CD. The printed manual says right on the front "basic manual" and that's what it is. Anyone that would get a D-490 must like waiting all day for their pics to transfer. If you have a computer old enough to not have any USB ports on it then try spending 400 bucks on computer upgrades instead of a digital camera. The optical zoom works fine. Panorama mode is cool and sequence shooting is as well. Pics can be viewed easily after taking them. You can either setup an option to immediately preview each picture you take as it's being written to the card or you can double click the monitor button to view them. It eats batteries true, but doesn't any digicam that uses AA's do that ;) This camera has way more options than the competition at this price range. If you're a more advanced photographer who wants more user configurable settings go for the C-2040 Zoom which is only [amount] more, or The C-700 if you want a "mega optical zoom" with its 10X optical/27X Optical + DigitalIf you're going to spend [price] or more on a digicam and you're an amateur photographer do yourself a favor and pick one of these babies up.
This is a very good card. Much faster than the regular CF. I use it in a Cannon 20D camera - I noticed a big difference between a 1GB CF card and this 4GB card for both speed an capacity.
I'm living in the middle of a city, where the reception is suppose to be good, I'm only getting 3 channels, and the quality of them is not even good. Total waste of money
I am always baffled at how we can send people to space but I can't have a pair of earbuds that stay good for more than 3 months. I expected these to be the same. Honestly, they just quit working today I have had them for at least 5.5 months I honestly can't remember what date I purchased them. I travel a lot so not only do my headphones get abused to some extent but I can't remember the last time I used another pair of earbuds other than these in the last 6 months. The longest Lasting earbuds I have ever had. I've had better sound with one or two other sets but they have never lasted as long, sound is still decent, comfort of the fit is good and it saves on replacing earbuds so often. Worth the money!
I have this tv and it has a better picture than my friends 65&quot; mitsubishi, 40 to 45 for hd is optimal.
Burnt off after exactly 4 times and I am thinking to trash it. I had to change the house electric fuse the first time I used the machine. Not sure if I can recommend this to you.
They have a nice long cord, cover the ear nicely and overall provide great sound.
I would echo the plaudits deservedly piled on this unit by other users. The progressive scan video output can't be beat. There are two basics one has to keep in mind, though:1. Progressive scan only works on a digital TV. If all you have is a regular analog (NTSC) TV, there is no reason to pay this much for a DVD player; there are other less expensive units (including Toshiba models) that would be more cost-effective.2. Make sure your digital TV is compatible with progressive scan DVD players. All Toshiba digital TVs are, as are some models made by other manufacturers. But some models lock into full-widescreen mode with a 480p progressive signal and may give distorted pictures with some DVD titles. Just be sure to do the necessary research before buying the SD5109 to mate with a non-Toshiba digital TV.
The most important thing the roadmate 360 needs is an external antenna (about $60.)Without the antenna, my roadmate would take between 2-5 minutes to lock on to a signal. With the external antenna the roadmate locks on to a signal between 10 seconds and 1 minute. 10 seconds being more common in an open area, up to 1 minute under heavy tree cover. Yes sometimes the unit is annonying when driving down the highway telling you to keep left, then stay to your right. You get used to that pretty quickly. The mapping on the screen makes it pretty easy to figure out which way to go.I was able to figure out the input interface without the manual, so this is a pretty easy unit to work with.I agree not having an internal battery is a weak spot. It would be nice to have the unit stay on for up to 10 minutes or so when gassing up etc...It is great using the unit when you don't know where you are, or how to get where you are going.
1. first peek the device looks small and cheap. the instructions are bare MINIMUM and the manual must be downloaded from garmin.2. the cd took a LONG time to load, then would not go beyond a window stating ' error communicating with device' and there was no going any further...period, rendering the device useless.3. to unloack the maps you need some type of 25 gigit code...which was nowhere to be found. you had to check a box which them connected you to garmin, supposedly to give 'the code'. by then i no longer trusted garmin and how they would then have access to data on my computer. some companies plant stuff and some take stuff and you would be none the wiser. so going that route, with all that goes on today, i do not think is prudent.4. the device as sold is NOT legal in california. you need to buy as they say, 'accessories'. i called the chp and they confirmed the illegality of using the device suctioned or mounted onto a window. you want ticketed?? i do not. if they are selling in california they should be up front in their ads and state the inability to use their device as sold in california.5. there are batteries somewhere IN the device. now i do not know of any battery that lasts forever. the batteries are well concealed and i could not find any access door to them. what happens then when they die? is the device kaput? can you change batteries? you just do not know, once again a failure to disclose.i read the reviews and bought based on them. but i am disappointed and frustrated with the device. it is useless to me and so will go back to amazon. since i was never able to get the device to load, nor get the maps unlocked i have no idea how well it works...but i would be ultra skeptical. and my trust in garmin is at a zero point.
For such a great price, it's hard to beat this set-up. With the heavy advertising on the box for computer/video gaming, I was a bit worried that it wouldn't do well for a home theatre system, but once I got it hooked up and heard the THX logo sound, I knew it was worth it. We do have a smaller tv room, so that may help out a bit. The only thing that keeps it from being a five-star review is that it doesn't have a remote control. That would have been nice. But, overall, you can't beat the price and sound.
I have a great cell phone and great connections - BUT - 2.5 instead of 3.5. This product allowed me to use my headphones, jacks, connectors etc. with my new phone with stereo. First one I received didn't work on stereo but the dealer was prompt in replacing without being begged. Works GREAT.
Now, keep in mind that I haven't even received my HDmi Cable and that I left 5 stars based solely upon Sony's reputation in home theater.This cable is 5 ft. in length. That major point was inexplicably omitted from the product description, so there you go.
I bought these after purchasing an Ipod Touch, as I don't like the ear buds. They are cheap in price and the sound is good, but my problem is they need to adjust about one more notch for my small head. They stay on my head, but do not fit quite as snug as I like.
To the world at large: I have used handi wipes for years and suddenly-poof they were gone from local stores!, iwas elated to be able find them on line, and have ordered them twice. I give them away as surprise gifts to friend and family. They all love them too. Great Product. Try em you'll like em. NLV
It's amazing to me how many reviewers make a comment about the "hissing" in these speakers. Maybe I'm not entirely an audiophile or something, but I know a thing or two about sound since I happen to be a guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist, and music lover. The "hiss" isn't much of a hiss so much as it is just a tiny, tiny white noise that you have to put your ears next to in order to hear. That said, if you're playing any sort of music on it, it's completely unnoticeable - and last time I checked, my ears were working fine. As for sound quality: driving electric guitars sound like their coming from a live amp. It's so natural, and this sucker can get loud, too. Cymbals crash with a very believable shine to them due to the metal Klipschorns. The subwoofer puts out some tremendous bass. Everything is as awesome as I could possibly expect.That being said, my set did come with a defective control unit (made the sub cut in and out, and the bass adjustment did nothing), so I shot Klipsch an e-mail telling them about it. I was extremely impressed when I got a response within 5-10 minutes and had one shipping to me within 15. Amazing.Bottom line: You're not going to find anything for 140 bucks that sounds this good. Buy it.
I am using it for my 80mm ED refractor mounted on a dual dovetail plate. These rings are excellent and inexpensive solution for setups like mine. They are strong enough and what I like the best you can change position of a guidescope using screws.
It is great to be able to get Sandisk quality and speed at such a good price. Sandisk is all I buy!
Recently bought an used 8mm Sony Cammera, searched for a head cleaner videocassette, but they're discontinued already, glad to see I could buy it through Amazon
After several laundries ruined my custom made dress shirts, I decided to wash/iron my own. I hadn't ironed anything is fifteen years, and dreaded the prospect. However, this Panasonic cordless works so well it is actually tolerable! The design, functionality, packaging and features are excellent. Highly recommended.
I'm an amateur, as you may read from my other reviews. I purchased this speedlight as something I can use in cases where my built-in flash just isn't enough. I also hate the glare and the harsh shadows built-in flash creates. I wanted something in a decent price range that would perform well.I attended a wedding recently and used this speedlight at the reception. The results were 100 times better than I had expected. The reception was in a converted barn/banquet hall with white walls and high arched ceilings.Some of the reviews said that you can't expect this light to bounce off walls or ceilings more than 10' away, but I found that I was able to bounce the light off the ceilings and the walls and still come out with a very well-lit exposure. I bounced the flash at 45 degrees off the ceiling from 50' feet away and had a very good picture of the cake cutting.Some reviews said that the flash didn't go very far either, so I tried it outside at night. With a direct flash, I was able to illuminate (albeit no well) an object about 80' away.For each of these tests, I had the camera on full-auto mode. The flash adjusts itself according the camera's settings (which I find very convenient). It feels sturdy when its attached and clips in without a problem. Its also very lightweight.The only thing that I can find wrong is this: I have a fisheye attachment for my 18-55mm kit lens that I like to use for macro photos--this flash unit doesn't have enough clearance to use with that attachment. There is a huge barrel shadow in the bottom of each frame, even at the longer end of the zoom.For the money, its a very good little addition to my system. I'm sure that I'll spring for the SB 600 or 800 eventually, but this will be useful for a long time.
Many of my DVD's would not read in the machine. It would just sit with a note telling me it was 'reading'. The worst part is that it would not stop. It just kept on going....I kept pushing buttons to no avail. After 5 mins it would finally just stop. then i had to turn it off and then try and eject the 'faulty' disk. The disk would run on all of my other players. And no it was not a copy or DVR. This happened to multiple disks
Amazon currently lists wrong dimensions for this device. (6.4 x 5.4 x 1.4 inches) This led me to think it was sized for a 5.25-in. bay.No, its demensions are 3.9W x 3.7D x 1.0H, i.e., for a floppy disk slot.I don't find the right reader available for 5.25 in bay, so I suppose I'll buy an FD bay adapter.
Perfect camera case for carrying just the SLR and an extra lens or flash. Looks great with easy access. I also purchased the Kata backpack with laptop pouch and it is outstanding as well. Love them both !
OP/TECH 37012 Pro Loop Strap for Camera Equipment (Black)should have bought this strap years ago, great product, but don't buy the extensions they are not needed
This produce is a must have for us. If you have shakey hands and poor controal of your hands, this unit will be much easier for you to use than a commond type mouse with the tracking ball on the bottom.
PNY's lifetime warranty is a joke. PNY claims that their warranty for a product is only valid as long as they are still manufacturing it. So, in theory, they could change revision numbers every month and then claim that a defective product is no longer covered under warranty. Some attorney general needs to investigate this company's business practices.
KgI ordered this memory card for a cellphone. But it came with the adaptor so,now I can use it on my digital camera. At first the estimated arrival date wedas 3 weeks but it actually arrived in a week
This bag is great. It holds my 17inch Dell Laptop perfectly and snuggly. I comfortably normally carry my laptop, a cell, cords, my little point and shoot camera, a binder, a reading book and several other small things most people would carry around in a purse. The strap is really comfortable and ive never had an issue with digging in or akwardness. I really like all the little invidual pockets that hold things and this bag has lots of those so its very easy to find everything. The material seems very hardy and dirt resistant. All in all i really like this bag and would recommend it highly.
I had a compact digital camera but I was never really satisfied with the results because I found it more difficult to "frame the shot" and see what I was really going to get. So I found myself always going back to my trusty Nikon N60 so I could have a "real viewfinder" manually adjust the zoom and see what the light meter was saying.So when I had the chance to swap my Marriott points for this camera I jumped at the chance. I actually got this camera for free but would gladly have paid the money knowing what I know now. This camera has the feel of a traditional SLR but the digital results are incredible. Transferring to my PC was a no-brainer -- just hook up to the USB port and the computer does the rest. I didn't have to install any drivers or anything.While you are able to get a good idea of how the shot turned out real time by looking at the camera display, you don't realize just how good the pictures are until you see them on your computer screen. Don't like a shot? Just delete it. Don't have to worry about burning film.I do have to admit that the menu system etc is taking a bit of getting used to. For example, when I take a picture of a sunset, on "replay" the brighter sky flashes making you think that it isn't going to turn out. However, when you actually load it onto the computer, it looks fine. Also, the metering -- which can be spot metering or over the fuller frame is kind of tricky to pick out the right point so that you get the best auto focus for the shot. The auto-focus can be temperamental under certain circumstances -- mostly involving extremes in lighting. Sometimes, I can't get the shutter to release and I have no idea why. However, I'm not going to hold my ignorance against Nikon since this probably isn't really intended to be a simple "point and shoot".I DO have one problem with Nikon, though -- BEWARE of the strap!!! I put the strap that was included with the camera on so that I could wear it on my neck. I picked the camera up by the strap and on the first weekend I was using the camera, the strap came undone and the camera dropped about 4 feet to the ground. Fortunately the only thing that broke was the sky filter that I had placed over the original lens -- I was very lucky that the original lens was not scratched by the shards of glass or that the camera itself was not damaged. So if you do buy this camera, make sure that you have a decent strap or always just hold the camera directly in your hand.
Great way to keep your keep track of your media cards. Keeps them safe too. I bought more!! Great purchase.
So kid friendly!!!! Let's face it....no matter how small...all kids want to operate these things themselves. And this system allows them to do it. The side loader is the key. No more flimsy trays with the delicate insides accessable to tiny fingers. All the pieces are well made just as you would expect for a machine that you intend to get lots of use from. The picture is great and the volume is made to handle any travel noise. I love it! It's worth 3 times the money and will outlast my last 2 portables by years.
I purchased four of these cables to complete a install in my home. The cords arrived in good time and are of good quality, they did the job! I would do business with this vendor again.
I used to own a pair of Philips clip on headphones that I loved but ended up losing them. I like the clip on headphones for many reasons. 1) They are great on airplanes if you want to sleep. 2) Earbuds ALWAYS fall out of my ears especially when I go running. 3) Some headphones hurt my ears after wearing them for a long time etc...So when looking to buy a new pair I thought I'd go with Sony because I love Sony products and they have never disappointed me. Well the first thing I noticed was that these ones weren't as tight against my ears as my Philips but they still stayed on and I just dealt with it. But the thing that really got me was after owning them for about a year the nylon cord started to fray in many spots which started the sound to cut out of one of the ear phones. Eventually it got SO annoying I had to stop using them. So now I am back in the market trying to find a better pair.In short, good sound, not tight enough against the ears and after a year the cord will start to fail and you'll just have to get a new pair.
I have owned a Navigon 7100 along with a 3 year subscription to fresh maps for 2 years. The unit works well except for a few routing issue and I receive email notifications that the fresh map update is available periodically. When I download it and try to install it, it always says the file is corrupted and will not install. I have attempted to contact Navigon customer support on numerous occasions with no success. They do not reply to the the emails sent to them from their customer support web links. There is no phone number to reach customer support that I can find. It is very frustrating since I paid $80 for the fresh maps subscription. Any help contacting these people would be appreciated
I actually used these for my rear surround speakers. I'm pretty happy with how they sound. A good buy for the money. I don't think I would use these for primary speakers though. In my opinion, they aren't strong enough for that.
Bought this for my nephew it was a gift. was alittle sceptical, But Amazon has been good to me. I wish you could have seen the look on his face when he opened it! Priceless!! ( Oh! & yes it works GREAT!!) thanks ~ donna
Product was exactly as specified by the part number and shipping was speedy.
I have received this DVD player last week. It was easy to install and sounds great. I have connected with my receiver and sounds great. Last year I bought a DVD player and had to pay three times more than this unit.It is best bargain ever.
I ordered 2 Crucial memory modules totaling 2GB for my laptop. They turned out to be incompatible with my laptopbecause of internal PCI bus timing issues. The actual fault was the Dell laptop and NOT the memory chips. I asked for a refund and this seller immediately authorized a RMA. The seller was honest and extremely professional and I would gladly do business with them in the future.
I was in a hurry when I received this item from Amazon -- and had just enough time to open the package, grab the item & run to the car so I could get to work on time. It literally took less than a minute to plug it into the 12v outlet, select a station on the unit & then find it on my car radio - and then hook it up to my iPod. I was good to go. Amazing reception & completely user-friendly.While the reception will probably vary depending upon your location, I experienced no reception problems within a 50 mile radius of where I live in SE Wisconsin (using the 88.3 frequency.) Goodbye ear-buds, hello surround sound. I LOVE this unit!
Nice ipod portable player. Good sound. Big problem is that the adapter for the ipod nano is made incorrectly and will not work.
I actually bought this item as a temporary case the day I bought my Palm Z22 because it was the only one the store had for this model. I ended up really liking it though so now its the case I use everyday. Many people wrote hard to open and get open but its not hard at all. As far as getting the Palm out since the stylus and charge/sync plug is accessible while the palm is in it there is really no reason to take it out (which isn't too difficult if you wanted to anyway). I just gently flip the cover up and use it while it stays in there. Definately a great case. Even if it gets scratched which mine hasn't yet you flip the cover up so it doesnt matter. I like the way it looks too.
This mouse worked right out of the box. I plugged in the receiver to my USB port and that was that. It has a good feel to it and the wireless operation worked perfect. I am not a big fan of the touch pad mouse on laptops, and this makes life much easier when I use it. There are newer models that have a nano receiver (that I also own), but if that is not an issue or need, this mouse stands up to Microsoft's reputation for quality and ease of operation. Plus, the color is great.
I haven't tested it a lot yet, but it fits perfectly well on my Panasonic Lumix FZ28. The build quality looks fine to me, and the protection against finger prints is all I wanted.
Love this radar detector. Excellent range few false alerts easy programming. Autoscan and auto mute are excellent. Four stars because has quite a few laser false alerts.
Maybe its me but these seem not to crimp to well. I had to do over some lines a few time before it worked.The teeth that get inserted into the wire seem to miss at times and the thing is it comes with a guide.
Truthfully, I haven't tried the product yet. But it is as described. 5 stars to the seller. Fast. Thanks.
Fits perfectly....works well. Well built. Adds some weight to the camera, of course, but is well balanced.
I use this hub with my iMac with Mac OS 9.2. Simple plug in and go! I use it with its optional (but included) power supply. I have a webcam running through it 12+ hours a day, and also have attached my color printer, ZIP drive, and floppy drive. Have not encountered any problems at all! They all behave as though they were plugged directly into my computer. It's SO nice to be able to use these other USB devices without having to unplug the webcam every time.
The picture on the TV itself is stunning. HD feeds are the best, good-quality DVDs are pretty good, and regular feeds, well...you can now see the difference. In terms of performance and picture, I'm very pleased.My advice to purchasers is to make sure the delivery guy waits while you unpack it and power it on for a test. I naively sent him on his way, only to find out that something inside the TV itself is broken, causing a distortion in the picture on the screeen. The retailer (Vann's) was very quick about arranging for the return and exchange of the product, but it would've been easier if the deliver guy was still there.
I had to install this for a customer. It went in easily needed no programming, and worked exactly as it should. I am very happy with this product.
I purchased this card for the DELL C521(small form factor system) for my customer's project! This was the part of multi-monitor solution.Price is reasonable(compare to other low profile video card) along with reliable performance(BTW, I only tested for business use not for gaming.)No fan means no maintaince require!(It is great for me.)PRO1. Nvidia Base 128MB Realiable Video Performance2. Nice design(Low Profile, No Fan)3. 1 x D-sub, 1 x DVI, 1 x S-VideoCON1. No Low Profile Bracket (You need to purcahse)(This is the only reason that I can not rank 5 stars!)Again, this is the great solution for low-profile base graphic card for reasonable price!
I bought two of these units in March. The kids love them, and the accessory package is particularly good value, with extras like a earphone-jack-to-cassette adapter (use it with your iPod).As you can see from the comments, these aren't particularly durable and reliable: one of ours just broke (screen permanently off). My suggestion is to buy this unit with the 2-year replacement plan. Even with that extra cost you have good value plus peace of mind.A final comment: as others have noted, the design of the car seat harness is not great, it tends to cover the buttons and I had to fasten mine around the bars that connect the headrest to the seat (if you try to fasten it directly to the headrest in a Toyota Sienna, the clasps will hit you in the head).
The price was great and I like having the card reader for older computers in case they don't have a card slot.
I wsa a little hesitant to buy a new print head with the cost of printers going down, but I still had several ink cartridges left. Again I worried that the message on the printer "Bad Printhead" would not go away when I replaced the head, but lo and behold, it worked fine, and it's just like new.
I have not had my salad shooter long but I have been very pleased with how easy it is to use and how easy it is to clean up after using it. I use a lot of coconuts making coconut kefir from the coconut water and then I have to find something to do with all that coconut meat or throw it away. After having so much coconut flour and coconut milk, I still had more left over that I did not want to throw away so I started shredded it. Shredded it by hand meant I was also shredded my hands. Not an option. After reading what others had written about the Salad Shooter, it sounded like something I would rather have than the shredder attachment to my Kitchen Aid. The reviews on that was not as good as the reviews on the Salad Shooter. I ordered the extra attachments for it and was surprised at the speedy delivery. One was not included in the order for some reason but they were swift to get it to me. I had intended to use it mainly for shredding the coconut but once I had it I started using it shredding vegetables and cheese. It is so easy to shred the cheese right over the skillet when I am making omelets. The attachments has a funnel that is suppose to direct the food to right where you want it but I have found that it does not always shoot the cheese right out but holds it back inside. For me, it is much easier to just hold the shooter over where I want the food to go. I do not like to have lots of extra appliances all over the place that I hardly use. This one seems to be in use for something every day. I have not used the slicer as much as the shredder but I will probably be slicing vegetables more to use with dips instead of the chips that I am trying to get away from.
I bought this TV two months ago, and have it mounted on our bedroom wall. Its picture is just suberb, and it can't think of a single thing I'd improve upon. This is a 720p model, and I realize that there's a big push on for 1080p stuff, but keep in mind that there is NO television programming in 1080p, so while it's nice to say that you have 1080p, there's no practical difference right now or in the foreseeable future. Plus, you save quite a few dineros in buying the 720p. This television has a matte finish bezel, which I prefer over the glossy finish surround that seems to me would create distracting reflections. I highly recommend this television without reservation.I purchased it through Amazon. It arrived sooner than expected and the whole transaction was flawless. If you have any reservations about plunking down $1000+ for an internet-order TV, relax. The whole experience was easier than buying from a local retailer.
Bought this filter for a very small price, with very low expectations. Even in such a case this filter fails to meet expectations. The build quality is abysmal, while I was attaching the filter to my lens the glass just fell off! I put the filter back together, but after a little use it falls right off again.For the effectiveness: it will give you a bad flare if you have a light source in the frame or right out of its border. The polarizing effect is not that bad (given that you have low expectation to start with).IMHO, it is not worth the price paid, however small; you are better off using a UV filter for protection and post processing for the sky color etc..
I received the antenna really quickly. My only complaint....the instructions were pretty vague....didn't even tell which side of the antenna was the "front". Otherwise---once I "played" with it, I decided it works pretty well. Where I used to get 3 analog channels, now I get 14 digital ones.Tom
I bought this item along with the sony vaio laptop. I won't mention how dissapointed we are in the laptop. Despite tons of effort in setting this up- we have NEVER been able to get this to function! I should mentioned we are not elderly and not technically challenged. Sony won't help! I subsribed to 365 and still- no success. It could be a compatibility issue with my laptop, I don't know. I don't feel Sony stand behind their electronics.
Toshiba laptops are screwed when it comes to cooling. Mine would stop several times a day. I tried several coolers from various stores and returned them all because they did not help. This cooler works for my laptops cooling configuration (probably will not work on all brands because the fan placement is different} and my laptop has not shut down even once since.
This is the worst product I have ever seen for $29.95 plus shipping. The arm band is falling apart from the minute you pull it out of the box and the ipod nano cases are crap, they are small flimsy plastic casings that look as though they should cost $.20 not $30. I am so disappointed with this product and can't beleive it's available for purchase, DO NOT BUY!!!! What I did buy after purchasing this was the DLO Action Jacket for my ipod nano from Bestbuy. It is so much better and the material is stronger, though still not worth the price it is the best arm band for your ipod on the market.
I am in the design field, using color pencils a lot. I noticed this well advertised sharpener and it seemed like a nice piece in the pictures on-line. The unit I got is made by X-Acto and has 5 pencil size options and a nice big bin for shavings.So I bought one to replace my cheap 20 year old sharpener, which cost $18- twenty years ago.The large bin is nice. But I do have major problems with this unit.1) Stub results. The angle of sharpening is not sharp enough. A large cutting angle means you have to sharpen more often and have less freedom with drawing with your pencil (sideways). Anybody that claims that a fatter sharpening angle is less dangerous for kids is really not telling the truth, a sharpened pencil is a sharpened pencil. There is no excuse to have such a poor angle, perhaps the mechanism isn't that good a quality. Anyway, trying to draw expressively with stubs is annoying and interrupts the creative process.2) The pencils never seem to hit right on center, leaving this annoying off-centered wedge down the exposed sharpened graphite point. I have to shove the pencil in at a some angle to try and get it to sharpen on center. Never works right. The wood wedge down the graphite also means more frequent sharpening and interferes with the creative process.3) My inexpensive 20 year old sharpener is more powerful than this X-Acto sharpener. It sharpens faster and has a narrower sharpening angle.Conclusion? I don't recommend this piece, it is well below mediocre, in fact I would call it substandard. I'm giving my unit to the kids as I can't return a dirty used piece.
Why do I say "best"? 1) Most important criterion to me: No cap to lose. This is a deal-killer required feature. After that: 2) Rugged 3) Pretty fast 4) Reliable/quality mfr. 5) small 6) U3 SEEMS to be useful, but still evaluating.
well............. paid for this , shipping and all !!!!!!!!!!!!!and still had to pay, ups almost $40.00 when it got to my door!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!not a happy shopper here ......WILL NOT BUY FROM THIS SITE AGAIN ........... COOP
This is an pretty good KVM switch, but I've used better. Still, it's a great value for the money if you need something that works but don't need something amazing.As has previously been pointed out, the hot key switch does not always work. I have a Windows XP box and a FreeBSD box connected, and while I can switch from Windows to FreeBSD with the hotkey, the only way to switch back is to crawl under my desk and push the buttons manually.There is also some lag when you switch between computers as the USB devices are re-detected. This may be an issue with USB KVMs in general; I've never used one before. However with any decent PS/2 KVM, the connection will be 'faked' while you're using another computer so that there is no trouble when you switch back. This doesn't happen with this USB switch. That being said, it's not so much of an issue, since USB handles hotplugging well whereas PS/2 hated it.I noticed some blurriness/ghosting when I used the switch with an LCD monitor at 1280x1024x60, which is pretty much to be expected since I've never seen an analog KVM that doesn't have this problem. I don't notice it with my CRT monitor at 1280x960x85 but that may be because it's old and blurry anyways. As a rule of thumb, I never use a KVM with my primary monitor unless it's a digital (DVI) KVM which are still pretty new and expensive.
1.The price is AFFORDABLE:it INcludes free shipping;it's not more than a day's pay after taxes;you won't go ballistic if a 'friend' carelessly breaks it;it allows you to graciously surrender it to a mugger w/o sweat.2.Although the item does NOT have a REAL 'jog' dial (RCA, Sony),there does exist on this model the distinct (and unusual)CONVENIENCE of a jog-like arrangement of four buttons:they are positioned in a cross or star shape, and assumingthat you have familiarized yourself with which button doeswhat, your finger or thumb can ACCURATELY and quickly promptthe CD player to do your bidding. No need to use your eyes.3.Although looks are way down on the priority list for me,the top cover (the plate that faces you with the unit closed)is rather attractive without being gaudy. I think it is whatis called anodized aluminum (or some material that has thelook of anodized aluminum). As to whether the surface of thecover scratches easily (as does anodized aluminum), I dunno.Anyway, for the same amount of money and storage space onyour person as with a comparable brand/model that DOESN'Tglitter/shimmer, you can casually impress jealous observerswith the shiny cover/lid when you whip out the player tochange CDs. I hasten to add that the cover is NOT psychedelic,nor is is swappable (modular-changeable). Enough about looks.4.The name Coby might mean absolutely nothing to you, but theyhave managed to roll out an impressive array of el-cheapoelectronic goods (some so-so and some not-so-hot, but mostMUCH cheaper than the real brands such as Sony/Panasonic/Aiwa).By selecting a Coby product (no, I'm blue-collar, thank you)you are getting FEATURES that would cost considerably morein heavily-advertised brands (I think Philips aka Magnavoxoriginated the CD, but that doesn't matter any more). jWIN &GPX are the two other schlock brands that are very affordable.Don't assume (even with Sony) that the TUNER is a digital one;in the case of the Coby CX-CD434 it is indeed digital (whichis good because you can pin-point the frequency, especiallyin crowded radio bands/cities or to focus on a weak station).The only slight advantage of having an analog (non-digital)tuning dial is that (it seems to me) a digital dial is morelikely to DIE on you when you inadvertently drop the unit onan unforgiving sidewalk. Additionally, some $avings are passedalong to you the end-user when you trade down to an analog(slide-rule or rotary) dial, but it's not worth having totune without the accuracy of the digital LCD screen. I wishto mention that Panasonic is big on providing a city/DX buttonon their combo audiocassette-radio players and their CD-radioplayers (not all models, mind you!). The Coby does not have acity-DX switch, nor do most brands. The usefulness of one isthat you could pull in a distant/weak AM/FM station (such asan 'clear-channel' AM tower a few states away, at night); theDX is for hard-to-get frequencies, whereas the city mode doesthe job for pop stations with a strong local signal. Anyway,the Coby doesn't include that feature.5.No remote.6.No car adapter.7.No MP3.8.No built-in rechargeable cell(s). BTW, find NiMH, not NiCd.9.Service after sales doesn't matter, IMHO; look at the price.10.Even if you don't intend to ever use the radio function ofa personal CD player (you have enough music/courses), thesedays it is advisable to have within reach a RADIO (whetherbuilt-into your CD player or free-standing separate), so thatyou can be on top of fast-breaking major weather alerts ordangerous social events (riots/detours/strikes/traffic-delays/demonstrations/skirmishes); the Coby lets you mix pleasure w/safety-security. Without additional weight you are likely tosave TIME or zig-zagging by having the radio tuner INCLUDED.We all would like to bliss out wearing flip-flops and panamahats, without a care in the world; unfortunately, evildoerslurk in your paradise and sometimes can be avoided with radio.11.Memory:yes for CD tracks,no for radio stations (pity).12.A final word:even though the item is not in any immediate danger of beingdiscontinued by Amazon or Coby (that I know of), I recommendto you that, once you receive ONE affordable CX-CD434 and getto like its almost-unique four-button hopping arrangement,you consider ordering a SECOND one (separately, a bit later).There's no postage or tax, so splitting the order won't hurt.The reason that I say to get a backup one is that GOOD THINGS(for some strange but predictable reason) get discontinued!
I bought my iCruze last November because of a long trip I had coming up. I have the iCruze in my 2005 Chevy Silverado. It works as advertised, but I did receive a faulty interface. That was quickly replaced by the retailer. The bad part for me is that I paid full price for it. Now, I'm going to pick up the display on the cheap before this system goes the way of the Dodo.For what it's worth, the sound from my iCruze is perfect. Am I the only one with a working system?
I purchased this external flash in hopes to assist my flash with my camera. The product is not user friendly. The flash may work well for others that have some training in photography, but I could not get the flash to work properly with my hot shoe. You can not use your camera on auto function with this flash.
I received this item and got 'No signal'. Wrote review, manufacture said if I would remove negative review they would re-ship product. I removed my review but they failed to respond with reshipment. This cable is junk!
Ive only had this for a week but feel it is a great TV for the money. Sound is very good and the picture is as good as any as I have seen including Sony. I recommend not buying anything but a flat screen at this point as the picture is great. The TV has all kinds of settings in the on-screen menus so you can tweek on the settings or leave it on auto as I have. The only thing I dont care for is the remote control which has a round bottom, so it wobbles on a flat surface. That however takes nothing away from the overall value.
Overall a great budget laptop. Good features and great specs OTB for the price. Plan on upgrading the battery - the standard 6-cell is weak. Might want to upgrade to 2 gig of ram if you plan on running Vista. The laptop has an annoying ridge around the base, but it's not that big of deal.
It was just what I expected. It was just what we wanted. It was just what we wanted. It was just what we wanted
I bought this modem to go in a computer that I was built for a friend. I got the modem installed with a little bit of trouble but no problem I have had to deal with these problems before. Once I got it install I could only stay connected to the Internet for about two minutes before it disconnected itself. I call my ISP and it turns out the Rockwell chip is old and you have to flash it to get it to work. Needless to say unless you want to give the merchant a no interest loan don't buy this modem.
Great speaker. Previous reviewer gave speaker bad review because of dimensions. This has nothing to do with QUALITY.
If your going to buy a camera, the Olympus Camedia is the camera for you! It has great close-ups on it, and enough onboard memory. I was deciding which i should get, an Olympus Camedia, a piece of junk Hewlett-Packard, or a Sony. I went with the Olympus Camedia right away. It almost used up all my money, but it was worth it, totally! Also, if your gonna buy one of these, you might want to buy some rechargable batteries and a charger, it just uses the batteries right up! I already took a load of pictures, and it takes the pictures so nice and clear, it makes all the other digital cameras look bad! This is a great little device, it does not record sound, but on the program it comes with a special thing, so you can add sound to your movies, you took, with the microphone on your computer. Pete
These cables are very high quality - heavy gauge cable with good connectors.I ordered two more after this first set.I would buy these again and would recommend them to anyone.
I can't discuss the technical viewpoints for the DIR 655, but I know it has worked without a hitch for me. I was able to follow instructions without help and set up my wired pc and wireless laptop to it and I am online whenever I want. I have not had any instance of it being hot to the touch or putting off heat like a previous user experienced. I recommend it.D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router
Evidently, the player scrolls the MP3 filename (with occasional popping sound) if the ID3v2 fields are unavailable. Setting those fields seems to help quite a bit. I have had success using Winamp to set the ID3v1 and ID3v2 fields on my MP3 files. Now if only I could get the player to remember its saved settings. Every time I power it up, it goes back to default values.
It works. You can't really ask any more from a $20 pre-amp. I'm satisfied.
I do not recommend this product. The ink was practically dry and useless. The package didn't protect the cartridge from drying. I had to change my printer because of expensive cartridges.
I work at a university assisting professors with exams among many other duties. I also act as a liaison and see many students in my office. Privacy is key, and this product is unobtrusive, practically invisible, and guarantees me a barrier from curious eyes. Can't do my job without it, and it doesn't get in my way. Slips on and off easily without worry. MUCH better than the kind you have to 'prop up'. Bonus...you can have a glossy or matte finish.
My wife had been nagging me to print out the thousands of digital pictures I have taken, so I figured I try this little thing out. I have a large format Epson as well as a couple of HP photosmarts, but as everyone who prints knows, it is a real hassle to fire them up and get prints. This little gadget easily and quickly makes 4x6's better than I have ever seen, including the local photolab. Bright, clear, sharp, and glossy. Unlike the previous reviewer, I have had no problem printing right from my 1 gig sd card.
This device turned out to be ideal for my situation; having recently built an addition on our house, the two cable runs to the addition were much longer than those in the original house, (2 TVs + 1 cable modem). (This device has 6 amplified outputs; 2 have more gain than the other 4 for long runs). Signal strength has been restored with good reception at all end points (we do not have digital cable -- this device cleaned up the signal nicely, while not over-amplifying the signal which I have seen in other devices). Cable modem/return path works fine. Very happy.
This product was exactly what I expected, and maybe even better than expected. The quality was good, highly recomend this product. The price was right also. very pleased with item and service from company.
I love this camera to death, and I have only had it for a week! I purchased a 256mb memory card, a must-have. I can take about 270 pictures at 3.1 Megapixels! I only have one problem. I had to exchange the camera for a new one when the battery door broke. The INCLUDED CRV3 battery pack seems to be too big for the battery compartment. It is much harder to close than it is when using Ni-MH batteries. Thankfully Target exchanged it for me. So just be aware of using the included CRV3 battery pack. I suggest going to Radioshack and getting a Ni-MH rechargeable battery kit. It comes with 4 Ni-MH batteries and a fast charging unit. Otherwise, I love the camera. Definitely a great buy for the features and simplicity.
Upgraded from 19" Viewsonic CRT. This monitor is superb! Recommendation: go with native resolution, enable Clear Type through display settings, and download the monitor drivers from Viewsonic (XP uses standard drivers, not as good as Viewsonic's imo), then restart, makes a huge difference over settings out of the box.
This is an excellent product in my opinion. The sound quality is excellent,they are comfortable, and you can not beat the price. All in all a winning combination. I would and have recommended them to my friends.
We use the Azden WR-Pro for weekly videos. They work great considering the sub $100 price. We use it in a green screen studio, at a range of about 3 to 8 meters, and havent had any reception issues. We do get some "buzzing" when the batteries run low, so we keep extras 9V around. Getting about 20+ hours of record time per battery change. Multi-channel works good, but we only have one audio input in our HD camera, so have to use a simple radio shack splitter to combine them into a single line, thus not allowing us to split the audio into seperate channels in production. I am surprised by the quality, as the mic does pick up a good amount of ambient noises (people wispering, chairs squeeking, etc.), so a quiet set is essential. For the price, there is NO other option.
Once you compare these speakers, you too will agree that they are GROSSLY overrated. They are cheap-looking, very light and flimsy, and are made of plastic and vinyl. They sound about average. After several comparisons, I bought the new Polk Audio RTI4 which are EXCELLENT in every comparison -- solid wood construction, great-looking, and SUPERIOR sound quality.
I had all the gadgets but hadn't bought a CD burner yet. So i bought this one and it is great! all my friends want to come over and use it and i have been buring like crazy too. Its very fast and reliable! and a great deal! CD-RW come in very handy. Nowadays everyone has one so buring a CD-RW and taking it with you is much better than an unreliable floppy and an outdated zip disk! and Plextor is a good one!
Excellent product that was delivered in short period of time--couldn't be happier with product performance.
I've been using LightScribe discs for a few years now and have found them all to be about the same. TDK has been producing media for a long time (tape and discs) and I find their products are usually very reliable.Typically, I use Verbatim discs because I can find them locally and don't have to wait for online shipping when I need them. But these TDK's work just as well and the low price (plus free shipping option) makes these discs an exceptional buy.It should be noted that not all LightScribe discs work the same in all recorders, and it's best to experiment to find the brand that works best for your recorder. I find my LG recorder does a better job with Verbatim discs, while my LiteOn drives handles most discs about the same.I've used a few hundred of these TDK LightScribe discs and have never produced a coaster. They seem to be very reliable discs.
I first purchased a pair of these years ago. At two years, the right channel died. Bought a new pair. They lasted another two years, until mis-placed.The latest pair from Amazon came with a dead right channel, it would cut in and out as you moved your head. The replacements are holding up fine, but I now view these as a consumable. Figure a couples of years use.I like the sound quality, and the fit works well for me.
I bought this for my new P&S; Nikon P7000My camera and camera straps fit into it perfectly with space for battery, separate partition for battery charger and memory card.Build quality is good.
I bought this thinking it was a genuine HP toner cartridge because the picture shows an HP toner cartridge box, which is deceiving. As it turned out its not a genuine HP product, but only a "compatible" HP toner. I never buy compatible toner products. I have not used the product yet, but I can only hope it will not mess up my printer as some compatible toners do. I will not buy from this vendor again.
These headphones MUST be fit properly to hear the bass and detail of which they're capable. It took me around an hour of fidgeting with the headphones and my iPod before I finally got decent bass. iPod owners, turn your Sound Check off. I may try using Sound Check again, but am getting great sound at a volume just shy of center. With the Apple headphones, I always needed a higher volume to get crisp sound. These block enough ambient noise out that a lower volume works well. You may or may not want your equalizer set to Bass Booster. Again, make sure they fit your ears properly for decent bass.
I really wanted to like this product, however it failed miserably for its intended use because the main screw slides freely through the top, making it unable to mount onto anything. I must have just gotten a faulty one since I didn't see others report that issue. However, the whole design is also not really appropriate either, it has a very heavy thick metal yet its supposed to clamp onto a delicate telescope eyepiece. Also its not really designed with modern cameras in mind because I would have had to adjust the elevation to the very maximum to be able to center my Nikon coolpix on it. Its kind of clunky too, not a precision instrument. If I could redesign it I'd make the entire frame a lighter yet sturdy plastic and have it more precise in its adjustments. I might have to fabricate my own since this one is going back to Amazon and I don't see any other options.
I needed a few additional lenses for my Canon Powershot while on vacation recently. The whole package with camera (minus the large tripod) fit into my backpack with room to spare. Lenses were easy to replace and remove, and the little travel tripod is actually pretty handy. Zoom isn't amazing, but pretty darn good. Ditto with the wide angle lens. The lenses do deflect the flash, which will affect the picture, so in low light situations you'll want to keep that in mind. All in all, helped me take some pretty good landscape shots and details of temples at Angkor Wat. Not as good as a nice SLR set-up, but my budget was more for the travel! This was certainly worth the cost. Seller shipped quickly.
Bought this DVD player in May and was very happy with it until about 1 mo after it when it stopped playing CD's and VCD's. It still plays DVD's, however. It's features are great and it's look is nice too. When writing to JVC, received bad customer service. Will never buy JVC products again. Also, I encourage all of you to look hard and buy from a place like Circuit City and Best Buy with ESP plan to protect item.
The set up was very easy to do & it works very well. The only problem that I have come across is that I have not been able to set up my NETGEAR router to it. When I installed the router to the modem to use my notebook wireless the connection would fail & then work & fail again. Other than that this modem works very well.
I am very happy with this replacement battery for the original Canon battery. I took it with me on my recent trip to Italy and Greece and this back-up battery worked just as well as the original Canon battery. I am very pleased with it.
I bought this 2 months ago and have had no problems from it. It is also very tough. I left it in my pocket and my wife washed my jeans with it in there. After letting it dry out for 2 days (just to make sure) when I plugged it in not only did it work but all my data was there like nothing had happened.I was thinking about buying a 750MB USB ZIP drive but now I'm really glad that I got this first. I can buy 3 of these for the price of one of those, and I can use this on any computer.It loads the driver automatically on newer OS, but if it doesn't load automatically it's really easy and quick to go to the lexar site and download the driver for it, then all you have to do is plug and go.
Monitor plays a radio station perfectly clear as though it were a radio tuned to that station. Terribly annoying. It is AM 1590. Check before buying whether you receive a station at this frequency. Be sure to check daytime and nighttime as some stations broadcast only during certain hours.
False alarms are avoided when i use the city mode and it still lets me know if signal strength becomes strong. The voice alerts is such a great feature it allows me to know when it detects a radar with actually having to look at it and I can still pay attention to the road. I would definitely recommend.
I was surprised by the sound quality when I got these hooked up. I got them to match up with my older Klipsch set. I would have no problem using a whole system of Acoustech speakers.
Basically this unit sucks. Output per channel is only 4 mW. Was going to listen to it when I ride my bike but ambient noise completely drowns out the music! It was a replacement unit sent by Nextar after my MA-201 LI battery died two months after purchase. The MA-201 puts out 10mW per channel and had much better sound. Don't buy this unit, it is a rip off!
This is a very good headphone compared with headphones with similar prices. Althrough it is tight when you first have it on, but I get accustomed to that. In winter days it's so cold here, when I go out walking I listen to my ipc with it. It's so quiet and it can also act as a warm ear cover. The sound quality is very good. I would recommend it.
Decent sound quality, very comfortable, amazing value. The method of wearing seems a bit peculiar at first, but actually makes sense, enhancing comfort and mobility. I'd surely buy another if this one broke.
I was looking for an inexpensive diffuser for the pop-up on my Canon 7D. I had just spent a fair amount of $$ on the camera & lens and the low price looked attractive, but as the title states: "You get what you pay for" It's a rather flimsy piece of plastic that grips the recessed area of the pop-up's bay and has a tab that secures into the hot shoe. Whenever I would attempt to use it, the plastic securing the diffuser in the hot shoe would make contact with the sensors and fool the camera into thinking the camera-top was mounted. (If I had read the instructions I would have discovered that I needed to trim the plastic that secures to the hot shoe to prevent this problem). It DOES diffuse the flash, but also lessens the functional distance. Boosting the flash by +1 or +2 fixed that problem. I tend to move rapidly when photographing my kids and pets, and while doing so, the product comes loose and falls off frequently. All in all, I still keep it in my camera bag, but have found nearly as much success by simply placing a kleenex tissue over the pop-up and shooting. I spent $20 at the time I purchased the Lumiquest, and paid less than a cent for the tissue. Do the math. I would not recommend this product. Try the puffer.
i installed this memory on my T61 and now it's memory is 3G in all. i usually open many websites at the same time while running some matlab program. so my computer was always short of memory. by adding this memory, my laptop performs better when running several processes at the same time. however, maybe due to the speed of hard driver, it still takes lots of time when starting a new process, where i/o is involved and which, i think, has nothing to do with memory.
This is a outstanding camera for it's size. Easy to use, easy to carry and produces great pictures. Would recommend to anyone who is ready to give up film and go digital!
Very well designed: surface feels soft but it's a hard case. There is a pocket inside on the left side for TI calculator and a pad of graphing paper on the right side plus a pencil holder.
This is the absolute most frusterating adapter I have ever used. If you are an online gamer- DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I myself play Age of Empires online, but I can't finish a game because this adapter will just drop the connection. It quickly picks it back up again, but by that time you are taken out of the game. Sometimes it can't re-connect at all. I just ended up buying a Netgear Adapter. If you buy this to game, you might as well just light your wallet on fire. For an alternative, try this product. ---->>>NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100
So after a year of using these headphones I found them to grow in discomfort. Also I sweat a lot in the gym and when I run. The sweat gets in my ear and stays there do to the shape of the headphone. How ever the sound was great and they stayed in place. After a year they did crack near the headphone peace. But fixed with super glue.
At first I loved this thing, but if something goes wrong, good luck. Last night I hit the wrong thing and fast forwarded to the end of a program. I could never get back to that program and ended up totally lost and with my information upside down.Looking at my laughable instruction booklet was no help. There is not even anything to tell me what the various icons mean. I went into the website and couldn't get it to take an email for support, so I called a 1-888 number and was told it was for sales. They then gave me a number for support that wasn't even toll free. I called it and was told there would be an unusually long wait.Thanks for nothing Ceative.If you are a technologically skilled person, you may love this thing, but if not -- forget it. You sure won't get any help from the company.
I really like this player. It does not have the features that the technoYepp my brother has, but i do not need them. #1, it has no FM tuner. I live in the boonies, and couldnt pick up a signal anyway #2,doesnt show song title, etc. This also doenst bother me, I know what I downloaded #3 no voice recording capabilities like some higher end models. Again, I would not use this feature anyway.I use my player for entertainment... it has excellent sound, is fairly simple to use and is compatible w/ XP, stores enough music for me to run 7 miles without listening to the same songs (even without memory card) and doesnt seem to be HORRIBLE with the batteries. why didnt I give it 5 stars? the headphones are the most uncomfortable things I have ever put in my ears.No kidding. good sound, but they are huge and uncomfortable. Overall, great player for the $$$$$$
For the price this is a surprisingly good little tripod! I got it to use for macro shooting on my heavier Canon EOS 5D camera. I have a bigger, more pro tripod for portrait work, but needed a more compact model for work literally out in the field. This seems to fit the bill. You can remove the center pole from the bottom and the legs folder out well to get REAL LOW to the ground. There are actually three settings you can spin a selector on the tripod to to spread out the legs; all the way from tight upright, to a more modest medium spread, to a final, full splay, this baby can get low to the tera firma!The only con is there is not an included bag, but this baby takes up very little space in (or strapped onto) you bag. It has flexible rubber feet that might get muddy from time to time, but a quick rinse with hot water will probably take care of that if needed.An included ballhead and removable mounting plate is a big plus!If you need a small, but tough tripod this may be it for you! I plan to use this almost exclusively for macro and nature type work, so I doubt I will ever replace the lower center pole that I have screwed off and removed and the legs will most always stay folded up and in. This little baby is going with me this coming weekend down to Kentucky for a 3-day weekend of nature photography. I'll be sure and post back and images I get using this tripod after the trip!-Jeff, Johansen PhotographyUPDATE:Okay.. after actual use..Not a bad little tripod but forget outdoor work, the little rubber feet keep falling off and if you strap it to the side of your back pack.. you will lose them (like I did this last weekend on a nature trip to take pictures). Shame on you National Geographic. You should know better. DO NOT take outdoor images with this. I plan to complain and take this item back. NG here should stand for 'NO GOOD'. Also.. it was whimpy on the tightning screws/clamps. For a tripod that claims to be 'pro' on the box, it cannot seem to handle a pro-camera (like my 5D) attached to it. Put a true pro on it (like a Canon 1D or a Nikon D3) and it will tumble! :oP Change my rating to 2 STARS and LOOK IN THE BOX TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THREE RUBBERS FOR THE FEET! :o/ HOME USE / P&S; USE ONLY FOLKS.
I'm fairly handy with tech gadgets, but simple is better. I'm relying on "scene" settings so I don't need to tinker with ISO's, F stops and the like.Kids running around: "sports."Out on the town after dark with friends: "night portrait."I can't imagine a more user friendly camera. Look forward to shooting snow, sunsets, fireworks, etc.I'm getting used to not having a view finder, although still wish I had one, if only to steady the camera against my face. I guess advanced image stabilizing makes LCD screens and 10x zoom lenses more practical. Admittedly we greatly appreciate the 3 inch screen. Now the kids always want to see the shot right after it's taken. It's fun. The screen is glorious.As far as motion pictures, I find it hard to believe people regularly use this camera in place of their camcorder; nonetheless, it is handy to have the capability on hand at all times.The AV cable works well to plug the camera into the front of a big screen TV. We watched the pictures of a birthday dinner last night while we all ate cake back at the house.I'm wondering when Lumix will put out a new version of this camera with more mega pixels. I notice when I blow up pictures on the computer screen, the quality quickly deteriorates. Where's the 10 or 12 MP pocket-sized Lumix with 10x zoom? I know, I want it all now.Recommend you buy a USB card reader. They're cheap, and you can scroll from picture to picture with almost no lag time. Not so with the USB cable linked to the camera.The 4GB card is great, but in hindsight, 2 2GB cards might have been more practical, if only to make it super simple to keep topics separate when, for example, viewing a slide show of the day's event with the participants. Guess I'll need to move further along the camera's learning curve to partition my card.In sum, the camera is everything as advertised, and more.Update After 3 Months and 2,000 Pictures:This camera rocks. At family get-togethers, we gather around the computer and take turns showing photos. Siblings and Mom have Canons. Everyone raves about the color of the Lumix pictures. I told them to set their cameras to "vivid" and they say they have and it doesn't help.The 10x zoom comes in far more handy than I ever imagined. And I've learned that extra zoom is better than extra megapixels for image clarity.Rented a skiff in Puerto Vallarta last month to snorkel at the islands. We lucked out to learn the humped-back whales had arrived early. We had the camera handy as usual, and so were able to film them in all their glory. Audio worked fine to. Also, at a recent swearing-in ceremony of mine, my gf surprised me and used the Lumix to capture my moment on video. We don't own a camcorder, so I hadn't even thought to record it. I'm very enthusiastic about this camera. Can you tell? It's the bomb.
then this is the router to go with. I have no problem with it, however that doesn't mean you won't. Seems that it comes with pretty good support though from what others say. It's a faster router than most, if your PC is fast enough to tell the difference. In most reviews, be it magazine or otherwise, everyone has good thing to say about it. for novice, setting up all the security may be troublesome. referred by WhoSave.com, just checked it out, it's a great price for this great router. I got it a little while ago, the price is getting real attractive.
The OTG400 was intelligently designed by someone who knows that battery charging bricks need more space around each plug. The short power cord keeps packing space minimal. The only problem is that the plug is grounded and most plug adaptors designed for abroad are made to fit on two prong plugs. So either find plug adaptors for grounded plugs or just run to Radio Shack and buy a grounded to two prong adaptor.But don't let this small inconvenience stop you from buying this product, you'll use it everytime you travel.
Did a clean install of 98se to w2k pro. I can not get my hp 8200e to operate fully. I can burn small files and 1-3 mps'3 at a time but errors out if I cue up 10-12 mp3's. Also, If I try and burn a large data file it will error. ASPI ...checked and shows ok cdr software used 1) : easy cd 5.01 less take two 2) : various versions of nero 3) : clone cd also have tried various media. also have tried various hp driver updates, but only 5.0.2183.1 dated 11/14/99 will work.If you have any ideas.......????? yeah, I'd like to know
Everyone seems to overlook the fact that these ALSO work with Palm Tungsten C's.I have a Tungsten C and 2 of these units. I keep one Power To Go in my charger cradle at all times and carry the other with me everywhere I go. I swap them with each other and that way I always have the capacity to fully charge my Tungsten C at any time. The only reasons I don't leave it attached at all times is that the Tungsten C won't fit in my case with the unit attached and the user manual says not to.I rely heavily on my Tungsten C for reference applications and journals at work as well as pleasure (game playing and LOTS of reading) and video, so it would spend a LOT of time on the charger cradle if not for these clever little buggers. I can get 1 full charge and another half to 3/4 charge out of one fully charged Power To Go unit with my Tungsten C. You can Hot Sync even while the Power To Go is attached (and even fully charge both Palm AND POwer To Go at the same time in the cradle).My sister who doesn't use her Zire 31 nearly as much is frustrated that Power To Go won't work with her handheld and she has to either carry her charger cord with her or recharge her unit almost daily.This unit is SO worth it if you rely on a fully charged handheld on a daily basis. I was just looking for these on the Palm site and they are no longer listed there, so I wonder if they will continue to manufacture them.You'd be wise to get at least one while you can...and remember: THEY WORK WITH TUNGSTEN C, TOO!!
I had one for 3 years and just replaced it. They are really good screen protectors.
I was going to buy a 512MB card but went with the 1GB and I'm glad I did. I took over 500 pictures at HQ (2592 x 1944) with our Olympus FE-130 on our Spring Break vacation and still had room for almost another 300 pictures when we got home. No swaping memory cards or having to off-load, just shoot, shoot, shoot.
As my title states: I hope I Never need it, but glad I have it. I have not had to use it-so it is hard to really state about the service...so that is why the 4 starts rather then 5 stars. I would think that it would be fine and would give it 5 stars...but because I don't know-it is hard to give it 5 starts. But if I was to do it all over again I would buy it!! It is nice to know that I have it just in case I need it. Hope that helps.
This the best product i ever purchase on Amazon. The price was great and the product is excellent.
The RAM seems to be funcitoning as designed, I'm not overclocking it just running it on my Daughter's computer for games. Loved the price!
While this was a quick read and I wanted to see how things worked out in the end, I thought is was a little too hokey and sappy for me! By the end, I had had enough!
I've had only positive experiences with my 1440, and while running under XP. I just downloaded the latest driver from the Brother website and didn't seem to have any problem. Yes, when you switch to 300dpi or toner save mode, the resolution is not the best, but given the overall quality of the printer, its ease of operation and the price (otherwise known as bang for the buck), I have to give it five stars. The HL 1440 is especially a good option if you're sick of paying more for printer cartridges on inkjets than on the actual printer.
I bought Sandisk 128mb memory stick from Amazon.com recently and paid ony [$$]...It works just like Sony and I find no difference between the two. Sony memory stick sells in the market for $89. I have Sony DSC-P31 digital Camera and had no problem at all using Sandisk memory stick.
D-Link Skype USB phone adapter software and hardware did not work. I struggled for several hours and then read deeper into other people's hardships regarding their software. Lucky for me I also purchased the significantly cheaper USB Telbox from Amazon which is working just fine with my portable Panasonic phone system using Skypemate software(a free download). Wake up D-Link and pay attention to the public - There are over 400 million Skype users out there.
I've used these miniDV tapes before and find them quite good for my home use.
I bought this modem at a Best Buy near my home. It worked very well for about two months. Out of nowhere, it stopped being able to carry a fast connection.It would work great for 5 minutes, then slow down or become totally unusable. I reset it constantly for two weeks trying to fix it. I contacted my internet provider and had a technician come out and look at my connection. He was unable to fix the speed issue and suggested the modem was no longer working.I purchased a motorola modem and it now my internet works well. I will not purchase another Zoom modem in the future, and would not recommend this product.
For the price these things rock, almost crystal clear sound at very high levels, and the bass is huge!! I set these up to play with guitar hero II and they rock! Not quite as good as the 5500 series but with 1/3 the cost, definitely worth it.
After pursing photography for years on film using SLRs, I have been looking forward to getting into digital photography, but have shyed away for some time because of the high price of digital cameras. But when I saw that I could get a megapixal camera for this price, I decided to give it a go. Though the DC3200 does not offer the advance features of my SLR, it offerse everything that a good snapshot camera in it's price range does. Though it comes only with 2megs of internal ram, I bought a 16meg compactflash card with it and have not had a problem with picture storage. Unlike some other lower priced digital camera's kodak incorages the use of rechargable batteries (Ni-HM), so I have also purchased a set and a charger and have found the camera wonderful fun. If you are looking to get into digital photography at a low cost, you can't miss with this one. The only problem I found with this camera was that it takes an exsposer reading when the button is half pressed, if you foget to take the reading in advance, it will delay your shot.
This is a well built mount but I'm giving it only 3 stars because it is NOT a true Universal Plasma Mount. It is NOT suitable for PANASONIC PLASAMA TVs...specifically TH-50PX600U. YOU WILL NEED MORE THAN 1.5" OF CLEARANCE FOR THIS PLASMA TV!!! You will have to use washers (not included) in order to get your Panasonic TV mounted properly where it is level and not hitting or resting on your wall. Don't bother with this mount, be sure to goto sanus.com and use their mount finder tool to see what mount they recommend for your specific LCD or Plasma TV. SANUS does not recommend this mount for the Panasonic TH-50PX600U 50" Plasma TV. One other thing...this bracket is 32" wide which makes it impossible to mount on 3 beams. Hey Sanus...why not make this mount 34" or 36" inches wide? I returned this mount to Amazon and purchaced the truly universal Sanus VMPL3-B. For a few bucks more, I was able to hang my 50" Panasonic using 3 beams on a really heavy-duty mount.
I read a few reviews about this product before I bought it. Most of the reviews were positive and this scanner has won best in class with various magazines.I have to say I was not disappointed in any way. Sure, it's not the world's most attractive scanner, in fact it's on the ugly side of unattractive, however it does what it's supposed to. It scans at an incredible quality, and does it fast. I have yet to see a better scanner on the market for under $100.I would recommend this scanner to anyone, unless you have money to burn and want to spend 2-3 times more money; this scanner represents exceptional value and quality.My only reservation is that the accompanying software is not brilliant.
I bought this video camera 5 years ago. let me tell you, it is still working great. I have never had problems with it. I thoight I might need a new updated version, but I didnt. I went to my daughters play in school. I ended up sitting in the last row. I thought that the video would be bad.... that I was too far away. but The video came out fine...I was able to zoom into her little face. Poor thing.....she was in the back where they put the not so good performers.The camera has zoom, fade in and out, list messages to put on screen , if you lost the cassette adapter like i did you can hook it up to the AV cables in your tv.
All the raves by the others are true...fast satellite acquisition, big color screen, huge memory (if you buy the chip) but one thing makes me want to throw it out the window: the routes it calculates to navigate from one point to another absolutely suck. I have yet to get one that was even close to useful--some backtrack, some will take backroads the whole way (even if you've selected "fastest" route), some will end in three places. And the system recalculates the route as you're driving, which you think would help since it should see that you're on a road heading directly toward the destination, but it will still route you miles out of the way. And don't think you can load a route you made with Mapsource and follow that like I used to do with my Etrex Vista. The GPS will only acknowledge the beginning and end points and calculate a useless route between them, even if you've designated midway "via" points. For example, a route a take often to my friend's house is 108 miles. The GPS will calculate a route that is 189 miles, once even 247 miles. If there's a way to shut off automatic routing, it's not the least bit obvious...I've read the manual a dozen times and haven't found a way. And Garmin customer service never answered my queries about it.So get it for geocaching or hiking, but do not get it you're thinking you'll ever use it in you car. You'll be frustrated.
I got these speakers to replace my old Sony HTIB front speakers. I grouped them with my Denon AVR 1912 receiver and my Sony CN5000 center channel speaker. Whereas the old front speakers were tiny-sounding and dull, these SS-B1000's produce full sounds and they're LOUD. I tested out the opening scene in the Blu-ray of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, and these speakers were spectacular. I noticed a serious upgrade in the highs and much fuller mids. The mids were clear but not as crisp as more expensive speakers. But hey--these are a phenomenal value for the $43 I spent on Amazon. I definitely recommend these speakers for listeners who appreciate solid sound but don't want to spend a fortune.
I purchased this case for my Sansa m240 MP3 player and it fits well and is easy to hold onto. I too would like the clip to be a bit more flexible but I rarely use the clip so it isn't all that important to me.
I've already used this at two weddings and other events. It is a very sturdy tripod, and allows great flexability when positioining the camera. The legs can be folded completely out to allow the tripod to get into some unusual positions. It also allows me to pan very smoothly.Additionally it takes up very little space when you store it, it folds up very nicely.This is a very big imrpovement over some of the mostly plastic tripods that cost less than half the price of this one.
I have had excellent luck with my CX5400 for almost four years now. As a law student, I print hundreds of pages a month and can get through almost two semesters on one cartridge change. It does alert me to change too soon but it easily allows me to ignore it and keep printing from the same ink cartridge until it actually runs dry. The first one I brought home was broken but since I replaced it, I've had none of the problems mentioned by other users. I use the scanner, copier and printer functions and find it to have been a good investment... but your mileage may vary.
I had this keyboard for at least 3 years so I can tell you exactly what to expect from it:First of all, this is the best keyboard around in terms of ergonomics. If that's the only thing you're looking for then stop reading right now and buy this thing; the leather-ish palm rest is great and never looked worn or dirty. The keys are soft and not overly loud.I'm giving it only two stars because of the many flaws I found while it worked:1. Keys fade quickly. In about 2 or 3 months tops, the imprint on the most frequently used keys will disappear completely. This is normally a non-issue for experienced typists, but since I work with Unix consoles most of the time, remembering where the pipe or the backlash is was infuriating. Not to mention the fact that it should not happen on a "premium" product.2. Space bar gets stuck. This happened mostly when the keyboard was new. After about a month or so the key loosened a bit and rarely got stuck again, but probably my fingers started remembering where to press on it to avoid that too. Sometimes it still got stiff as if the spring went bad.3. Two drops of liquid were enough to kill it. Obviously you should not get a keyboard near any liquids, but everybody do it all the time and usually they can handle a bit of moisture. Well, not this one. I took it apart to see why it stopped working and I was surprised to see that the plastic "floor" under the keys is not a single piece, but actually has lots of cracks and holes by design, and they give direct access to the electronics to anything you may throw in there by accident.I'm now using the excellent Fellowes antibacterial ergonomic keyboard, and while it's not as full-featured as the MS Ergo 4000, I can tell already is a better quality product designed to last.
I read the reviews and thought this is a great deal, but when I bought it, it doesn't feel good. I can hear the outside noise even with little noise and it always fall off.
Item sells for a good price. If it's a tdk it is a good product. I never had a problem recording data or music on these cds.
Works like a charm. Plugged into my notebook and no problems. Does more than it should for this price. Has built in usb ports as well.
Amazon pairs this with the LaCie Rugged as a "frequently bought together" deal, but the case is too small. While you can force the zipper to enclose around it, it does not sit completely inside the inner shell -- part of the unit hangs over the lip. And because of the LaCie's thickness, there is not enough room to store the cables inside the case. I wish I had known this before purchasing.
I'm pretty comfortable with computers but I had a lot of difficulty with the set up of this product. I'm not a computer science major and I felt that you had to have more than a basic understanding of computers and networking to troubleshoot the set up on this router. The first time I set it up I couldn't use the set up wizard or the disc. I finally called tech support and after 2 HOURS on the phone, was able to successfully connect to the wireless with my laptop. I didn't dare unplug it because I was afraid I would never get it connected again. Unfortunately we moved and I had no choice, however, this time when I called tech support I was told that my support had expired! For $49 I could PURCHASE an additional year of tech support. Keep in mind I just needed help connecting and could have bought a new one for the same amount or less. I refused the new purchase, went online and spent several hours researching to get it set up. I never did get it to accept a password, though. We're moving again and I will be purchasing a different product.On the plus side, I've never had a problem with the signal or speed of the device and it's completely reliable. If you are someone who is VERY comfortable, then this product is probably fine for you, but if you are only a casual computer user I would be cautious.
Prior to buying the TV we had a 27" CRT TV that lasted 19 years. So we decided to buy a new TV since it was getting old. So in 1/17/2004 we bought a 40" Projection TV with a 2 years extended warranty. The TV has been performing great and we have been very happy with it until just last week when we noticed "blue shadows" all over the screen.After looking over the manual and adjusting the convergence, no success.To fix this TV outside of its warranty will cost over $1,000 dollars, and with prices on TV's dropping it makes no sense to send it in for repair. It has basically become a disposable TV. We are very disappointed that our TV has only lasted 3 years. I'm sending it to Goodwill.I'm very disappointed that Zenith will not stand behind their products. My only mistake was not researching Zenith TVs prior to buying since I had full faith in the brand.I found other people on the internet with the same exact problem !!I'm sorry to say this was my last Zenith TV.Be careful !! Zenith is owned by LG, so LG TV's will also be of the same low quality.
This is by far the best wireless mouse I've used so far. I had Logitech's wireless mouse, but it was too big, heavy, and it had sharp edges... Microsoft mouse is much lighter because it holds 1 AA batt compared to Logitech's 2 AA... the shape is perfect for my hands and the receiver snaps on the bottom of the mouse!! My old Logitech mouse didn't have this feature and I had to carry it seperately!!! :( Plus, the price is perfect for what I'd spend on a mouse. In fact, I bought 4 more as christmas gifts.
ENTIRE PURCHASE EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT. RECIEVED FOLLOWUP WHEN PRODUCT WAS SHIPPED OUT AND RECIEVED IN TIMELY MANNER
I bought this sub to replace one that broke and I am glad I did. Whether I'm listening to music or watching a movie, the sound coming from this sub is clear, precise, and really enhances the listening experience.
As an avid 35mm photographer, I've put off going digital because the cameras themselves are so limited compared to SLRs.So, first: The 3200 is a fixed focus, wide angle camera. It has a digital zoom feature, but it's only available when your using the lowest quality image setting. And, as a very picky 35mm photographer, I should point out that even at the higher quality settings, you shouldn't expect to get high-quality prints larger than snap-shot size.*BUT*: Given the resolution of the camera, the quality of the images is excellent; My first use of the camera was on a disney vacation, and I gave it a huge work-out. I added a 48 meg memory card to it, shot hundreds of photos, and really appreciated the ability to delete pictures right out of the camera - that way you can go crazy take a ton of pictures, then delete the ones that didn't work out.I'd give the camera five stars, but the fact that it doesn't come with a video cable or memory card is kind of frustrating. The built in 2 megs isn't enough memory to do anything except test the camera.
the item listed was received and installed with no problems and with good performance
For the price there isn't a lot that can beat the Sansa c240. I bought it because it has a MicroSD slot. (extensible memory is great) The FM Radio, Picture Viewer, and Voice Recorder aren't all that great, but they're fun extras.Speaking of fun extras, the biggest boon to the c240 is it's ability to run RockBox [www.rockbox.org] as custom firmware. This is a bit geeky for most users, but since the original interface is horrible, it might be worth a try. You'll find that your c240 is much more powerful than you thought it could be.With RockBox you can watch videos, play games, skin the interface, run simple programs, and still have all the original functions (radio/voice) intact. The biggest limitation is it's screen. At 132x80 you really can't do a lot with it. If you want to show off to your iPod using friends, just show them how your mp3 player can run DOOM.I adore my c240 running RockBox, but here's why it's still a 3 star. RockBox is an add-on and isn't terribly easy to get started on. The original interface is horrible. The screen is tiny and lo-res. The USB cord is custom and replacing it isn't cheap.Nonetheless, I love my new Sansa c240. If you're geek who loves to customize your electronics then you will love it. If you aren't then you might want to pass.
cat6 fast networking thats all. I have all my devices wired now. I gave up on the wireless N so now i can stutter free media streaming for multiple devices at one
Excellent cooler bit high on price but far better than most (Highest end) aircool units that can run nearly as muchvery quiet, very low maintenance, easy to keep free of dust and the likenice interface on the display, bright good looking blue LED in my antec 1200 it looks fantastic although on that case the side panel fan does have to come off (can be replaced or modified to fit if you want it - thought you wont need it)
I use this all the time and have very good luck with it.
These are great! They sound good, nice and clear. I also have a pair of Sony behing-the-neck phones and these are better, the Sonys sound muddy in comparison. They're comfortable to wear and stay in place really while moving around.I'm on my second pair because the cat chewed up the cord of the 1st set, but at least they didn't cost too much to replace!
This product worked great. I washed two LCD television screens as well as a laptop computer screen. The product did not run or drip and it cleaned the screens perfectly.
Crosley beats the competition as always. High quality product. Love the bonus lighting, which has an on/off switch. The light does not have a moving effect on this model. That is the Crosley "Bubbler" jukebox.Have owned 2 Crosleys... see uploaded photo. My first countertop jukebox was a radio and cassette player, no CD. Although I do miss the chrome select-o-matic version, this art deco CD jukebox is awesome. No disappointments.
I really like how clearly the voice sounds when you record. However, mine doesn't record as soon as you push record, it takes a few seconds, is there a reason? I've had tape players/tape recorders before and this never happened.
First, i must give a 5 star to Amazon for its super fast and reliable delivery service. I placed an order on 01/11/07 afternoon and without any expectation, I received this camera in excellent condition on 01/12. Such a surprise to see this tool waiting for me while my doorman handed it to me. ONLY 24 hours and i received it. don't understand how can it be so fast.back to the camera, only not-so good feature is the plastic feel of it all over of its body. but hey, with all these super zoom and full features plus the lowest price among its competitors ie. Canon S3 is, Sony H5. what can i ask for more? That's why i said it's good for beginner who has done enough with the All automatic camera but hesitate to invest in DSLR. and for those who needs to learn more about manual operation before jumping into the more expensive Professional camera. So far, i am learning. yes, i still get blurry pics (even with the OIS on) from the Manual operation mode. but at anytime, i can switch back to P (automatic) mode to point and shoot. It's more fun than the just point and shoot. Price factor is the #1 reason i picked this for its 12X zoom, Leica lens, point & shoot, Manual if preferred, Continuous Video with voice, pics with voice recording, 20 scenes. I have all of these and i am very happy with it. i ordered a 2 gb Kingston Ultimate SD card (currently on sale from Kingston's website for only $44). don't miss out!!!If you don't like to read instruction manual, you might not like it. if you don't like to spend hours on testing your shots, you might not like it. you may even fed up with its complicated functions. These are all i can say about FZ7.
It is a good product although learning to use it is cumbersome and the battery life isn't good. Neither of these issues prevented me from buying a second unit for a gift but, I wish Microsoft would address these issues.
Not much you can do wrong here! Add the batteries and make sure you are listening to the same frequency. That's it. Good quality sound. Highly recommend this system.
cable is better than I thought price was unbelievable low but they made it up for the shipping cost , even then beats any price i have found
I use this for keeping/displaying the 8x10 prints I make in my photography class assignments. I will be getting more as I need them.
Client likes to see professional guy, work and professional tools! It's doing connecting the faster connectors with cable. I recommend for You.
was bought for my gf for Christmas. although we have yet to use the lens she seems pretty excited for it and will make great use of it on holidays here shortly.
I have had a terrible experience with the 10 inch wireless frame. After trying two different frames (bought one, shipped it back because it didn't work, they sent a replacement), I have come to the conclusion that this is just an extremely poorly designed product. The wireless feature works maybe 5% of the time (which is great when it works) and the frame is soooooo slow to respond. It takes up to a minute for it to respond after pressing a button. I really wanted to keep this frame - I have like 200 albums on Kodak Gallery that I wanted to access through the frame; but after two totally defective worthless frames, I gave up. Do not buy this frame!
This little camera is amazing for it's price. The picture quality rivals cameras that cost 10-20% more and its small form factor is impressive. Coupled with a Canon Image Stabilization lens, this camera can do some amazing things. Performance for the dollar, this is the best digital SLR camera I have come across. For those that need a serious boost, you may need to jump out of this price range and go for a pro camera.
I bought a DVD600 when I saw the price. Finally the prices for DVD players are starting to come down. In playing with it, I found that it is a cheap player, it does not work well running through another component (like a VCR) - when connected directly to my TV, it's great. It does not have 5.1 audio out's. If you want an affordable, entry level or second DVD player, the DVD600 is for you - when connected carefully, the video and audio quality is great. If you want more - spend more.
Very pleased with Amazon. Received product a day earlier than estimated. Good price. Local retailer wanted about 65% more than I paid. Installation was a little more difficult than it could be. First they should have included shorter "nuts" for the screws that attach the base to the bottom of the cabinet because if your cabinet bottom is less than 3/4" thick you must fashon some sort of spacer to make it work. Secondly, these same screws require allen wrenches to tighten. One allen wrench is provided, but you need two (one on each end). I fortunately had extra wrenches but many people may not. Otherwise, product works as advertised.
Since mid 2004 I`ve been waiting for the second generation of devices like the Netgear Wireless player. Tired to wait, and after re-reading the customer reviews of this and similar devices, I decided to buy Netgear`s one.In brief, it does what the manufacturer advertises. No more and sometimes less.Some hints, already covered by other reviewers:- First and even before you open the box, go to Netgears web site and download the last version of the server and player software.- Install the last version of the server software and upgrade the player`s firmware.- After this, throw away Netgears server software and install TwonkyVision Music ServerAfter all of this, enjoy your music, but be prepared to go through sporadic long reboot cycles. Perhaps the reboot cycles could be avoided with a wire connection instead of using wireless.
They work but it takes to long. Maybe I just got a bad set. If I had the chance to do this over again, i would not buy them.
The frame of filter is very narrow, me it seems to even already Hoya pro1 digital. Excellent filter. really transparent. I advise all.
I bought into all of the other reviews I read about these headphones. Twist-to-fit sounds like such a simple idea and everybody says it works wonderfully. I played with all of the included parts to find the fit that best worked for my ears and once I twist them in, they were in there nice and tight. I'm a big guy with pretty average ears so when I pick the smallest of each of the different pieces it came with and after an hour of use at the gym I feel like my ears have just been pierced (I don't have any piercings so I'm just guessing what it must feel like), then something is not right. The cons listed in other reviews all mention the cord not being symmetrical. This is HORRIBLY designed. It puts all of the pressure on your left ear, causing that ear even more pain than your right. Not to mention how awkward this makes your cord management, just dealing with twice the slack on the right side. How does Sennheiser deem this ok! I was looking for the perfect headphones since my earbuds don't stay in right, but unfortunately the buds are a better alternative than these. If you choose to buy these you better either have HUGE ears or have no feeling in them.
I love this big 8.5"x11" magnetic photo frame.I was lucky that I finaly found it. But product arrived in a small plastic bag,folded. Therefore I couldn't lay it flat. I put several heavy dictionaries on it for a week and somehow flattened out.On the refrige, magnets pull it down but still refrection showed some wavy suface. I bought 3 of those, I put Georgia O'keeffe's prints and intended to make kitchen gallery. I want to purchase some more, but I strongly request that shipment should be made as flat in a big hard envelope, not in a small plastic bag, please.
It seems more and more like we need color inkjet printers, and the more and more we need them, the more we also need those cartridges too. The HP color inkjet cartridge #22 is a essential key for people who are into the HP deskjet 3900 series. The cartridges are very convient, and easy to setup into your inkjet printer. It not just prints well in color, it also prints nicely in black and white, for those who've run out of ink in their black and white inkjet cartridge. I like this a whole lot because it is convient and affordable.Price: BOverall: B
I have used this surge protector for two years now- It continues to work great, and with the Belkin name I feel safe knowing it will save my expensive electronics in case of a bad storm or surge!
As has been mentioned in several of the reviews for this product, the lock has a tendency to "forget" the combination you have set. On THREE occasions, I had to start at 000 and try each combination one by one until I reached the new "mystery" combination that the lock had set by itself.If the manufacturer has already admitted this defect, Amazon should not carry this product.
excellent just as i wanted, ran perfect and i needed to duplicate tapes for the church choir. It has servedits purpose perfectly and still going strong.
This is a pair of Etymotic Research ER-6 in a different brand and packaging. I got mine from eBay, much cheaper than what one would normally pay for ER-6, but after a few months of usage, I had some noise problem. I called in Etymotic, and they gave me an RMA, got it serviced quickly.The design of the case differs somewhat, but as long as you get the same super-quality earphones and good services that one would expect from ER-6, I know you'd be pleased.
I bought a cheap lens hood from Wolfe camera and was not pleased with it. It interfered with my picture taking.This lens hood made for Nikon lens works perfect. Thanks Nikon for making a great product !!
Mine worked great for 80 days and now it is dead. The lamp light is on and there is no picture. 8000 hours lamp life? I figure mine was was more like 300 hours. The owners manual says contact Sony for a replacement bulb but they don't seem to have them available on the web site. They have them for similar models for $200-$300. Great.
The product didn't work, it kept saying that it didn't support the system but I bought the correct product for the ipod
i love my new flash, I'm still a beginner but getting this flash has helped me to take more natural pictures that are properly lighted. I hate the overblown flash look, and had originally purchased my xti and 40d to take pictures in very low light. Using this flash properly has just opened up my eyes to whole new world of possibilities.
I bought these to back up family photos to have hard copies. I've burned about 10 so far, no coasters. They work perfectly fine for me.
I have used nothing but genuine Okidata toner cartridges and have never had an issue with quality or performance. I will continue to use the same cartridges as long as the printer continues to work. It is over 6 years old.
I read the numerous reviews for the Linksys Range Expander WRE54G and like many thought I was in for a rough ride. I purchased the Range Expander in March-08 and I'm not sure if the in-box instructions or the unit's firmware (or both) have been upgraded since most of the other reviews were written but I had absolutely no problem setting it up and having it on line in 20 minutes or less. My system consists of a Netgear WGT624 (Ver 1.3 software) wireless router. I connected the Linksys Range Expander to my CNET Switch which is connected to the output of the router with a standard Cat-5 cable. I followed the hard wire setup in the Linksys instructions that came with the Range Expander and moments later I was operational. The only pre-install information I made sure that I had at hand was the WEP security sequence and the gateway IP address. Works great and I am very pleased. So come on you amateurs, read the instructions for once and forget about all the "high tech" maneuvers.
I had an older Mio GPS that I really liked but it had no updates and no bluetooth phone connection so I purchased the new TomTom for both of those features. The main reason I returned it was it did not function hands free with my phone. When I called tech support, their definition of hands free was that you did not have to hold the phone to type/punch everything into the screen. That did not do the trick, I wanted true hands free using voice commands. So at that point the TomTom was history. I replaced it with a new Garmin that the hands free funciton works fine with voice commands from my Motorola Razr. Amazon returns was awesome! Easy to do and painless. The best part of my purchase! The reason I question tech support was that what I wanted seemed so basic to Hands Free - did they just not know how to do that, or was their Hands Free function really that lame?While I had the phone I noticed a few other things. One was that when plugged into their pc program a item would pop up and tell me my maps were obsolete and I needed to buy new ones. So, given I had the first update free I went to update the maps - but that screen said my maps were up to date. Does that mean the first notification was just a sales thing, not accurate; or does that mean the map update function is wrong?The software was not Vista "Comfortable" - to make it work correctly I had to use another computer that was Windows XP - not handy for a person with one pc.The map editing function worked nice, but the feature I edited, a wrong street name, was already correct in the Garmin maps.
First, I have no affiliation with any printer or ink mfg company. Though I am a manufacturing engineer who looks for value, quality, and reliability in every equipment purchase. I have been using my 2600n for almost six years now. Yes, I keep buying new technology (either from Hp, Canon, and/or Brother) about once each year and wind up returning or junking based on low performance, lack of marketed quality, unreliablity, ink costs, ect. Yet my 2600n, which supplies my home office invoices and business cards, continues to provide dependable service at a quality level I am comfortable with. Ink costs are high no matter what printer you are using!! So whats left, shop for best value.I have changed my printer settings to "Cartridge Out Override" and now get my supplies from Amazon. Saving me about $100- for all 4 cartridges......when I finally need to replace.I keep an inkjet printer around for the occasional photo print or seasonal cards, but that is all I use it for. My choice for inkjet with some reliability and lower ink cost has been the Canon Pixma series.I beleive Keith Kovaciks' review from March 2009 (computer repair technician), needs to be replayed here:If you intend to print out mostly black and white but want the convince of the occasional color printout, DON'T GET A COLOR LASER PRINTER. Any company that makes printers is basically giving you the printer as long as you keep buying the ink/toner from them. In the case of this printer, the color cartridges will run out with out you ever using them. A chip on the cartridges keeps track of how many pages have been printed while they are in the printer and will stop working even if you don't use any color after a cretin point. This way you have no choice but to go back and get new cartridges and toss out mostly full cartridges. For the most part, if you take a closer look at any printer today, the price of the printers are normally 125% the cost of replacing all the cartridges.This is a good printer if you set it up right and need the color. But if you mostly print black and white text pages this printer is not for you. If you need a printer that can print color pictures this printer is not for you. If you have several computers in your home or office that can use it regularly then it is a dam good printer for the money.
If you are expecting to buy this camera.........BE VERY CAREFUL.....when a chip burned out on my S7000, after only 3 yrs, Fuji wanted $170.00 ro replace it and would only stand behind it for 3 months!!!! My question is why did it burn out in the 1st place??? The camera was never abused or dropped and I only take 3-400 pics a yr............
Super camera for taking along on trips and parties and my kids won't steal it.
I used this to install a new stereo into my 1994 Toyota camry. It worked perfectly and everything fit like it should.
As the title says, the filter is pretty decent for the price. I'm using it on a Pentax Kx SLR camera.
the installation guide book is a nightmare for the novice computer person. i struggled, enlisted the aid of two computer literate folks who also struggled, and was about to give up whjen i called the help line. they helped me get my jukebox up and running in less than five minutes.so, install you cd, convert your mp3 files, plug in the usb and call for help. it will save you countless hours.once running, it does what it promises....but
Positive stuff first: I can't argue with the picture quality. I have only put one roll of film through it, but the images came out sharp and with good colors both at the widest setting and the longest telephoto setting.Negatives: I'm not a fan of the ergonomics. The sliding cover on/off switch is okay for switching on but a bit unnerving when switching off because you have to slide it just enough to make the lens to retract, wait for that, then slide it completely closed. The popup flash is annoying because it's right where I try to hold the camera while operating the on/off switch, and it also gets in the way of using both hands on the camera while shooting. The viewfinder isn't especially sharp either, presumably because it's a compromise for both close and long range viewing.But so far I can't argue with the quality of pictures the camera takes.
I would have loved to review this telescope. Ordered it from Blue Shark. After repeated promises, he just kept my money and never sent the telescope. When I hopefully soon receive from another seller, I will have the opportunity to review.ShayneLGK
at first i thought the problem was with my sd card but in fact it was with the reader. i tried a kingston and a sandisk card (you would think it would work fine with its own reader) and both had the same problem. basically, if you insert the card straight in, it will not read. initially i panicked since i thought the kingston card i just bought wasn't working at all because it also would not work when inserted into my hp laptop's reader. however, i think someone else mentioned the same problem but when you insert the card not straight in but pointing slightly downward (maybe so the contacts with the card are better??), it works fine. no such problems with the compact flash card slot. downloading is much faster than with our old usb port! takes only a minute or so to upload hundreds of pics instead of like 10 minutes.also agree not to bother with the bloated cd software. just plug it into your usb and open up the drive under "my computer." click and drag files as needed.for those who complained about the short cord, yes, the cord is short if you want to use just the reader itself (we're talking only a few inches) but if keep the reader on the stand the cord is much longer and it works just as well.
Strengths: You will be able to pick up stronger signals or maybe one or two extra signals. However, don't expect to connect to your mom's wireless network if she's more than one block away. It is a lightweight device with cool packaging.Weaknesses: Unfortunately, it is very fragile you have to be very careful not to break it. There is no way to fix it, so it keeps moving whenever I move my laptop. I think it should be cheaper (got mine for $70)
The iPod is amazaing especially for people with huge music collections like me. But everyone keeps putting it down because the coverflow is a litte slow at loading the album art. Can you blame it? If you have 50 albums on the iPod do you think it can just load them up effortlessly? It's the same way on the iTunes menu on the computer. If you let the cover flows 2 second load up time get in the way of you enjoying your iPod then you have missed the point.
I've owned various ditigal cameras, (Canon S210, Nikon 990, Nikon S1) and many, many 35mm cameras over the years. Most the digital stuff I've owned have been pretty disappointing. Agreed, anyone who buys a Nikon 990 for $900 when it first arrived probably should have their head examined. Call me an "early adopter". This time I was going to wait. I held off on my desire to purchase the D70, after my sister, who is a professional photographer bought it and in short order gave it to her son to use on school projects and hasn't seen it since (read: thought it was trash).So I passed on the D70. But, when the D200 came around I could not hold my impluse any longer. I bought. Albeit with the less than optimal 18-200 lens that everyone is a-gaga about. The standard lens that ships, is just fine for me. (17-100 or close to that). Here's the deal. This camera is a dream. I works for me to the point that I have to repeat my last trip to Italy so I can re-take all those shots with this camera rather than the stupid point and shoot Canon I had.I am obviously not an in-the-weeds techie kind of guy about my use of this camera. And honestly, its probably more camera than I need. BUT. It takes fantasic pictures. I mean really fanastic pictures. I have a Nikon F3hp systems; motor drive, and five Nikkor lenses and all sorts of other stuff, in a camera bag under my bed. This camera does everything that camera can do and lots, lots more. The motor drive is absolutely amazing. The blue angles were flying in San Francisco this fall. I took this camera and married it to an old 300mm manual lens from the previous mentioned system I own and got some amazing pictures, simply by following one plane at 400+ mph and shooting continuously. Ask and I will share.In the end, if you're looking to expand your photographic horizons or just want to get really clear, crisp shots and don't mind carrying around a 35mm form factor, you can't go wrong. It will be a long time before I'll be compelled to move to a different camera, this one has it all.
This battery arrived in a timely fashion and holds a charge as advertised. Would buy again.
I received it all the way from Miami to Colombia, and I'm happy with the product, it notify me the amount of charge of each battery, also and it's very important the "Refresh"m function, it really works, cleaning and helping the long life to the batteries.
disc defender of course! it keeps my discs from being scratched but I cant play my discs! They are no longer being read properly so I must takek them all off if I can
I have had mine for over a year now. It's worth the price just as a network-based server! Search for unslung with your favorite search engine, and see how you can do the stock fileserver functions as well as hundreds of other packages.
I thought I had an ingenious plan to order two step-up rings for my smaller lenses and only buy one circular polarization for my largest lens. It worked alright, but I can no longer use the lens hoods! It seems it was not so ingenious after all.Since I did not need to use CP filters all the time, I got this 55mm to 72mm for my Sony 35mm 1.8 andB+W 72mm XS-Pro Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating. Other than the fact that I cannot use the hood and the CP filter both at the same time, everything works great.
I SHOPPED AROUND FOR A CARD AND FOUND THIS ONE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS MANY OF THE SMALLER ONES SO I DECIED TO GET THE BIGGER GIG WHY NOT FOR THE SAME AMOUNT OF MONEY.
This was an impulse buy from Circuit City, because we thought Sony was a good product (we have a couple of Sony TVs). We are in the process of sending it to the Sony Company for repair because the DVD recorder doesn't work properly. Sometimes it won't let us record movies from HBO or SHO - a screen will come up saying it is copyright protected. I thought if we paid for a movie channel from cable, we could record it to watch it later. Other times we will be watching a movie, and about one hour into it, the DVD will freeze and make a loud noise, and we have to turn it off. First, we thought it was a bad DVD, so we put it into another DVD player, and it worked perfectly. This unit is still under warranty, but Sony is making us pay $12.00 to return it to them for repair, and we have to live without it for at least 3 weeks. It would have been nice if they would send us a new one right away, or better yet, refund our money.Not only is the unit a piece of junk, it is so user-unfriendly it's pathetic - and I'm not a novice at electronics.The bottom line is, we will never purchase expensive items like this again without first going home and checking Amazon's reviews - and there are plenty of negative reviews here. I wonder if Sony ever sees any of them.This has been the most wasteful $250.00 we have ever spent in our lives. Take my advice, save your money, and do some research before buying.
they are very good. They block out the sound and make what you are listing to pop out.
SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card ( SDSDB-2048-A10/A11, Retail Package)Memory card works well in Canon 950. Card was shipped very promptly and arrived sooner than expected. Great product and service!
Have used them two nights in a row for 8 hours each night and think they're fine. Surely not the absolute best (I've definitely spent more in the past), but they're lightweight and comfortable and work well. Cord could be a bit longer. Someone here said she didn't get the best sound from both sides, but I've not had that problem, happily. Good value, thus far, hope they last awhile.
so far so good. I used this mainly for lens protection and it doing it job. NICE PRICE & GREAT BUY!
I just got back from Kenya, and this camera captured all my moments with the highest quality. Ive gotten compliments from people commenting on the photo quality of the pictures and how great it is (in addition the the beautiful scenes I captured). Compared to my friends' cheaper digital cameras, this by far is worth the $250+.PROS:- Beautiful design and very sleek, sturdy and small. Comes with a handle you can put around your wrist, which comes in handy- Has many features and modes for use in different situations. Althought the AUTO mode is sufficient for most situations, if you learn how to use all the different modes (which I admit, Im still figuring out) you can take better quality pictures- Being a college student who takes the camera out with me a lot when Im very inebrieated and because I am a clumsy person, Ive dropped the camera several times, including on concrete. Its held up beautifully with minor scratches- Its also water resistant for spills- It has digital zoom which allows you to take pictures of things that are pretty far away. Although the pictures come out more fuzzy than normal, It allowed me to get sufficient pictures of things that I could only see through my high powered binocularsCONS- You definietly need to get a bigger memory card with this camera since the one it comes with only takes about 24 picures. Although. this is the case with most digital cameras nowadays- The fuzzy digital zoom pictures (see comment above)- If you forget to completely close the lens door, when you take out the camera again the battery is drained. Also, lately Ive been having trouble with the lens getting stuck in place when it comes out and retracts, but I have the sinking feelings that that is correlated to the drops that the camera has undergone (see comment above)Overall, I did a lot of research when looking for a digital camera and although this does run a little but more pricy than all the $100 cameras that are out there, I think the camera is very well worth the money, and even a steal for the quality of the camera.5 STARS!!!
So when looking for a DVD player do you want a big name brand that you can trust or do you want a little guy who might go out of business in a year. In this case, you want the little guy. This is the most amazing DVD / SVCD / VCD / MP3 / CD player out there. First off, it plays DVDs which is why your interested in it. Then it plays VCDs, what are those? Videos put onto CD-ROMs that you yourself can make with a home computer. Third it plays discs with MP3s on it! ...It comes with the neccessary things needed to hook it to your television and it comes with a simple easy to use remote (with batteries). This thing is perfect, five built in display options, shuffle feature, programable tracks for your CDs and MP3s. A must have! A warning to people with Super Video TVs, there is no sort of link up available for Super Video.
Couldn't use it because this turned out to be a USB to IDE. I needed a SATA. Is so cheap that I didn't even return it!
I had read reviews that weren't totally positive about this item. As far as I'm concerned, it meets my expectations. It's a handy way to connect XLR cables to a camcorder not otherwise equipped to receive them. It would be nice if it had a switch to allow one channel of sound to be combined into both channels. That's a small drawback, however, because I can do the same thing in my editing program.
I received this in the mail and hooked it right up to my PC speaker which had its own volume control so I could control it from the speaker itself. I hooked it up to my ps3, fios box, & to my theatre projector and it works great!
I chose the 550 after reading reviews of the more expensive Logitech models. They typically complained that they were not "one handed" remotes. So I gave up the flashy color display for this one with no regrets. The buttons are well placed and, yes, it can easily be used with just one hand. It's sleek design looks great on the coffee table.But now for the negative...It can be a little cumbersome to program. The web based programming certainly makes a potentially daunting task much easier, but it's reliability is the issue. I added an SMC media player to my lineup (for internet radio) and, even though it was listed on their web site, it did not function on the remote. So I had to "learn the keys". Here's the kicker...about half the time it will not respond to the keys when you try to learn them. It just sits there. I'll give up and come back later and it will work just fine. But, 3 weeks later, I am still tweaking that device and trying to get it to work in a macro. For now I still use the original remote. Everything else works like a charm though. All in all this was well worth the $$$.
I bought this item for my son and he loves it. It is lightweight and very easy to work.
Love these.I am wearing glasses and am also very picky with head sets as I sweat a lot working out.These are great. very comfortable and come with several different attachments for perfet fit. Did not fall out once with doing either weights or cardio. great sound quality.color is a little bright but that's the only thing.would buy them in white as well if they were available.
I type for a living, spend hours at the keyboard (sometimes up to 12 hours a day), and searched for years for the "perfect" keyboard and have tried many, many different keyboards. I have two of these, have used them at both work and home, and they are great, totally adjustable, and make a real difference in comfort. Somebody mentioned stiff keys. There might have been a break-in period on mine that I've forgotten about (I've used them for several years now), but the keys are not a problem for me and do not require any excess effort. The keyboard keeps you from having to pronate your wrists, preventing carpal tunnel, and has the added benefit of decreased tension in your shoulders. The only better one I've ever found is the chair mountable Floating Arms keyboard by Cramer/Kinesis, and they are no longer made. (If you can find one, it will probably cost you $300-$500.) In the meantime, this one is probably the best you will ever do.
I tend to be loyal to Lexar memory because of its quality. I've never had any problems with any Lexar memory for phones, cameras, etc. and It's fast. Works without worry - price is a little higher than bargain memory, but I'd rather have the piece of mind of not having attempt to recover data or pictures with errors.This memory works well with my Samsung Ace phone. Recognised immeadiately. Haven't removed it since. Easy Peazy.
Excellent moderately priced DVD player. It plays most DVD's and CD's in today's world including DVD-R, and CD-R. It plays all without skipping, hesitation or freezing up. I was very impressed with it's ability to play badly scratched CD's that I couldn't get to play on any other player. Although designed primarily for NSTC use, it also plays some PAL format DVD's. I tried a couple on it. One worked, one did not. I have a feeling it was the DVD disc more than the player. Slimline and very compact. My only criticism of the player is that the case doesn't feel very solidly built. Instruction manual doesn't give much info. Could provide a bit more information about the player. Overall however, it is an excellent product and I would recommend it.
got this scanner out of the box. five minutes later i had an exact reproduction of a family photo on my desktop. is simple the right word? how about &quot;best scanner for the money.&quot;my only hope is that canon produce a film negative adapter that will fit this scanner. i'll never get rid of it.
I bought this player about a month ago and I've had no problems with it so far. I love everything about it from the capacity to the interface to the compatibility. I use it everyday to listen to music on the way to work, and I use it at home to watch videos on my TV. It has given me nothing but pleasure and I recommend this player to anyone who doesn't mind size, but loves functionality.
When I saw the size of the container I thought 'no way are there 65 wipes in there'. Well, there may be. Each wipe is about 2" x 5" and couldn't possibly be any thinner. I ordered this thinking Fellowes was a good brand and only saw one positive review at the time. I would have returned it, but there was a shipping fee to get the tiny container (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.3") and would have been another to return it. I used it to wipe my computer screen & it smeared. I had to redo it, wiping it with a dry cloth afterwards to prevent this. I didn't realize that alcohol-free products just spread the dirt around. This is mostly my fault for not paying attention to dimensions, but the picture is deceiving; it makes the product appear much larger. Don't waste your money.
Pool looks great on the web, however just sent back the 2nd pool. They both have leaks from the base of the pool on the seams. I will say having a broken product, knowing it has issue and doing nothing about it says a lot about the company Intex. I have some advice for Intex, call and use KT to come and find the issue with your pools. There is a problem if you look at any of the reviews a majority of them say "leaks from the bottom seams" this is not just a one-time issue you have a large % of this problem. Call KT they will work with you find the problem so that you can fix it and get 5 out of 5 stars!!!!! For now you get 2 stars and you are lucky you got two!
I bought this remote after reading a lot of reviews online, (thanks Cnet), and truly it's a great remote. Button layout is ideal and it controls every component I own including my Xbox, a portable cd/tape/radio player, and a box-style fan. The built in macros are nice and completely customizable... with one button I change the input on my TV to DVD, switch the audio on my receiver to DVD, and put the remote in DVD mode. Don't waste your money on a Harmony. At under $25 bucks, this is the best remote I've ever seen.
Performs as described. Only con would be no on-off switch, you have to remove it from the lighter plug when not in use.I would purchase again.
I don't have any networking experience. Just followed directions and it works! I have been using it for over a month and it is 100% reliable. Cannot recommend more strongly. I am using it to put a HP Laserjet 1100 printer on the network.
one out of two works great the second item has to be returend for exchange - the drawing pad has dead spots in it
Researched for quite a long time for a new remote to control my system as it was getting a bit difficult for anyone but myself to use. My wife could use it 75% of hte time and my mother in law just did not bother any more. Literally took 15 minutes to program and the hardest part was pulling out the cable box and my very old Hitachi VCR to get the model numbers. Highly recommend. Activities that it programs are great, as it will set the TV to the correct input, turn on the corresponding components and you are ready to go.WOrks perfect with my Vizio TV, Pioneer Elite receiver, Samsung DVD, Hitachi VCR and a Parasound CD Changer.
This Camera is absolutly wonderful! I am a sophmore in HS, and it so was so easy for me to learn, after reading the instrutions and a little bit of trial and error, It was so fun! The pic. quality is awesome! There hasn't been one day gone by since i got that i haven't used it. One suggestion is you might need to buy extra batteries. Its nice not having to wait 5 hrs. until you can use it agian. Overall Great Camera, would recomend it to anyone!
I had ben wanting to go digital since I like taking pictures, but I'm not very good at getting my film devoloped.The Camera body has a solid traditional feel, and the image size and flexability of control are great for a wide range of users.It takes great pictures. I have taken pictures by accident that were good enough to keep. I also love how I can keep zooming into the images to see very small details. I normally shoot on full auto or the closeup setting, but it is really nice to have all the different pre-set modes, as well as the ability to take a reasonable ammount of manual control. On the other hand, I have to admit it does have its negatives.The 3X optical zoom is okay (digital zoom is just marketing), but I sometimes wonder if I would have been as happy with the one of the simplier models with more powerful zoom.The battery setup could have been designed better. The mechanism that holds it in does seem a little too delacate. I haven't broken mine, but I can see how it happens. You would think, with the breakage risk, the camera would ship the AC adapter so you could charge the battery in the camera, but the external charger alllows for charging a backup battery, and it only takes two hours.It does not allow you to save raw images. I wonder how good the images and the shot to shot times would be if the camera didn't compress the images (especially using a lossy method).Sure the cell is nonstandard, but I think you get better battery life than three AAA's would give. I am also not a big fan of the lens cap, but I can live with it.Even with the negatives, I still really like my DX7630.
This is a quality product at a really good price. Don't be fooled into believing that only triple-shielded, oxygen-free-copper cables with eutectic gold connectors are the only way to go. We're in the digital age, folks; either you get a perfect picture or you get no picture at all. &#34;More vivid colors&#34; and &#34;better sound imaging&#34; are NOT something that an expensive cable can provide. These cables are well made and more flexible than others I have tried.
I got this TV to replace a 4-year old Mitsubishi 65' rear projection behemoth. I thought that had a great picture. Ha!I had done my homework before going to buy a new TV, and even though I had read nothing but excellent reviews about DLP technology, I still had my heart set on a flat panel... until I got to the store. When I saw the picture that DLPs are capable of in comparison to those produced by LCDs and plasmas, I was blown away! I really love the fact that the LED light engine in this model will last much longer than the lamps in traditional DLP sets and there is no spinning wheel, so no rainbow. For those who complain about the brightness, I can only imagine that they must watch TV with sunglasses on. I don't even have my brightness anywhere close to its highest setting, and it's plenty bright even in my well-lit, sunny living room. Any brighter, and I'd have a headache.I have satellite, so everything's digital, but that being said, even the non-HD stations are beautiful. The HD channels, though, are unreal! As far as sound goes, I gave it 5 stars because the sound is quite good... for TV speakers. It's unrealistic to expect a TV to produce sound like that which we get from our sound systems. I have a system, but Idecided to watch TV one night with the TV speakers instead, so that I could write this. Yes, I missed my surround sound and my rear speakers, but the sound that came out of the TV was rich, clear, and not what I would consider flat.I really LOVE this TV. This is the first year I am looking forward to winter so that I can cozy up on a cold blustery night and watch a great movie! Now I just have to decide... do I get an HD DVD or a Blu-ray?!
I've owned my sansa since Christmas, so I guess I can right a fair review on it. First of all, this not going to be a Ipod VS. Sansa review. They are two totally different products. Anyway, I'd like to say this product is a bit buggy. I've had 2 freezes with the thing already. But, that happens with all mp3 players, I seem to hear anymore. Well, the picture is quite good, and it's not hard to use. The computer reconizes it in a short period of time. And, then WMP10 will be able to sync music on to it. I do enjoy the fact it has the expansion slot, since if you become a music freak, it's okay. This is good for it's money, and will hold up a while. A thing about it is, that is scratches extremely easily, so I'd suggest getting a case with a screen cover. It's probably a good investment, and I am yet to buy a case. But, the sound quality is good, and I am pleased. I would recommend this product.
This should be the polarizer that sets the standard by which all other polarizers are measured! The feel is ultra smooth when turning the front ring. And reflections are very well controlled by the coating B & W applies to the glass. Very happy!
Very happy with this set of speakers. I almost sent them back due to occasional static sound (that's why I only gave 4 stars), but it only happens sometimes so I kept them. I never hear it in my music, just sometimes when all is quiet. I would definitely recommend these. I needed some quick when my computer speakers died and these have not disappointed me.
This purchase was a gift for our son who avidly pursues music and jazz and produces his own CDs. This was exactly what he was looking for. It arrived timely, in perfect condition, is a great value, and performs beautifully.
Yes, it's really amazingly small. Yes, it's extremely cute and will cause all your friends and family to have extreme curiosity and envy. It also has 4 GB of space, which is enough to keep you on your music collection toes. Overall it's a wonderful product.I've experienced three problems. First, the hold switch sometimes comes off in my pocket, allowing the player to run out the battery. Second, the software screwed up somehow one time and deleted all the songs from the player (easy to fix by re-uploading, but bothersome nonetheless). Third, (and this is a problem with all iPod earphones) the small earbud foam covers come off easily and can be lost/destroyed in rapid fashion.I've also heard there's a little solder in the unit which can come loose after prolonged running or jarring, but I have not experienced that. I have used the armband with no problem to date.Highly recommended, for style, sound and savvy. You'll be the cool kid on the block for sure. At least for the next two weeks when the iPod embedded-in-your-arm comes out. Then apple really will run your life.
These speakers rock. For the price you will not find a better sytem from you computer.
Great purchase. I purchased the picture frame for my sistersbirthday. She was so happy to get it.I went to the website and downloaded the updates. I setup a few pictures for her to view.It was easy to do. But then I am very savy with electronics.The picture quality is great. I like the idea that you are able to set the time for your pictures to be viewed. Normaly 10 seconds is long enough.I recommend this product. If one of my sisters sees this, I have a birthday comming up and this is what I want.
Charged the batteries and loaded my Nikon Coolpix 3100, have taken over 100 photos and still no low battery warning.
I really like this case, it keeps my player from sliding around on surfaces and cushions it from minor bumps.
First off, I own a Zune. Yes. Imagine that. Someone reviewing a product that they actually own.Have I owned an iPod? No. Have I used one? Yes. On many occassions. So, I will admit, I don't have as much experience with the iPod as I do the Zune. I had a Rio Carbon before the Zune. It just so happened to stop charging a few days after the Zunes came out. I was really debating on which one to go for as a replacement.To be honest, they are both about the same. Regardless of what you may have read, the differences aren't really that big. I'll try to go over my observations here:Size: A lot has been made of the size differences. By reading some peoples reviews, you'd think the Zune were the size of a brick and weighed as much as a car battery. I feel sorry for those who can't handle carrying an extra .8 ounces and are shocked that it is .3 inches bigger in height and .13 inches bigger in depth. The size differences are miniscule.Sound quality: Isn't this what MP3 players are all about? Well, I can't tell any difference in sound quality between the two. So, that wasn't a decision decider for me.Durability: Zune wins this one hands down. The iPods I've used of some co-workers look like they have been to Iraq and back. Several times. The Zune actually seems to be pretty good at resisting scratches and any fingerprints on the case actually disappear right before your eyes.Video: Here is another thing people really slam on the Zune. A lot of people say, "Yeah, the Zunes screen is 3 inches compared to iPod's 2.5 inches, but they both are at the same resolution." So what? First off, I use the video portion when I'm on an airplane. Lets me not have to drag out my laptop during trips and the video quality is great (depending on how much you compress the video). I never thought half an inch would make that much of a difference to me when watching movies, but it does. It feels like going from watching a 13 inch to at least a 21 inch tv. The resolution doesn't really effect how well the video looks at this size. But the larger screen does. Zuen wins this one easily.Accessories: iPod wins this one, no problem. But of course it would. It has been out a lot longer than Zune, but I have to say, the Zune accessories are coming out pretty quick. When I bought mine a few weeks ago, all I saw were the official accessories. Now, I'm seeing a lot of companies releasing cases, chargers, etc. So, it's only a matter of time before these two are comparable.Software: I hate both to be honest. iTunes is a massive resource hog. When I open it, my computer slows down dramatically. Zunes software doesn't seem to do this that often, but it has it's own problems. Both irritate the hell out of me by placing restrictions on the music you buy (yes, I've bought with both). I understand why they do this, but it still doesn't mean I like it. iTunes seems a bit more stable then the Zune Marketplace, but not by much. And people have protested the fact that you can't use iTunes music on the Zune and vice versa. Not a big deal if you know how to get around it (which I do). So, the few songs I have from iTunes are playing just fine on my Zune. And another common gripe with Zune is, it has fewer songs available than iTunes. Again, not a big deal. They will both even out eventually and I'd have to say that about 95% of the songs I've looked for are available for Zune. So, maybe I can't get Yanni's Greatest Hits (just kidding), but I can live with that.Wi-Fi: iPod doesn't have it, and Zune does. So, Zune wins, regardless of what you think of the 3days/3plays rule. While it isn't a huge decider in buying it, it does have future potential. And some are saying the 3/3 rule is applied to pictures as well. Not true. You can't transfer movies yet, but I expect either Microsoft will change that in the future or some wise Zune owner will. Just a matter of time.Podcast: 3rd party software allows for easy podcasting, so this isn't an issue anymore.Battery life: about the sameFM radio: Again, iPod doesn't have it, and Zune does. While I don't use this feature that much, it is good. My Zune gets better reception than my stereo in my SUV does. Not a big deal, but nice to have.Customization: Zune is the champ here. Nice feature allowing you to use your own custom background image, but again, not a major decider.Click wheel: This seems to be a big deal for a lot of iPod owners. I could care less. The click wheel shaped buttons on the Zune are just as easy to use. Want to scroll through your albums? Just press and hold the down button. That wasn't too hard.So, with that, I chose the Zune. To put it bluntly, it has everything iPod has and a little extra. While the little extra isn't dramatic (yet), it is still extra. So, if I couldn't see paying the same price for something else that didn't offer anything I couldn't get with the Zune. iPod killer? No. Healthy competition? Yes. And that is good for us, the consumers. All I can recommend is doing what I did. Go into the store with an open mind. Try them both out. Pick the one that you like most. Don't let the Apple lovers and Microsoft haters decide for you. Same goes for the Apple haters and Microsoft lovers (are there any of those?).I hope my experience has helped someone out there, but don't rely on my review either. Decide for yourself. If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comments on my review. I'll try to answer them as soon as I can.
This product filled my need, it is very light, folds into a compact shape that fits into a computer case. It separates your lap from a hot computer reasonably well, a small pad place under the Ultralite improves comfort. The desk stand feature makes for more comfortable use of my laptop when I'm using it on a desk or table in a motel.My laser mouse works very well on the provided surface. It is smooth shiny plastic and I thought it could be a problem but that was not the case.The price seemed a little high but, since it is well built and does the job I still feel it is a good value.
First of all, the bulb did not fit snuggly in the socket and flickered off the minute you adjusted the lamp.Secondly, the blue max bulb is a profoundly depressing light. I've had the SADellite product for years, and it really does make you feel like you're in a sunny place. This felt like moonlight.I bought directly from Full Spectrum, and it was one of two products that I've bought in my life that I wanted to return immediately. Unfortunately, they didn't reimburse for my shipping.
I purchased after market ink cartridges for my canon s9000 printer and was I ever sorry! All photos produced had an ugly pink cast. Ended up taking the machine in to be repaired and was told by the repair company that the problem with the machine was simply that after-market ink cartridges were being used. I took the machine home, inserted ink cartridges made by canon for the machine and it worked perfectly! Beautiful prints! Also was informed that using other than Canon made ink cartridges would void that Canon warranty.A lot of money was wasted by using these after market ink cartridges: money paid for the cartridges, photo paper used in testing the machine which was then producing hideous prints, time wasted with all this. Moral to this story: buy after-market ink cartridges at your own risk. Was also informed by the canon certified repair specialist that if we continued to use the after market cartridges, which produced really ugly prints, we would end up with a permanently damaged printhead (very expensive item.) So, use only ink cartridges manufactured by Canon for your excellent Canon S900 or S9000 photo printer.
I own an older Polk center speaker, which I bought after comparing it to other center speakers in the store. I've had it a few years. I purchased this speaker based on reviews on Amazon.com. I expected great sound, based on its 5-star ratings. I was disappointed. Voices sounded tinny, with no fullness. This means poor bass response. The highs were clear, maybe too much treble. I requested a refund.
A saw this product at a friends house and immediately wanted it. I checked the price locally at various electronic stores and the price at Amazon was $150 less, so I ordered it. It is a great product and the internal storage for 400 discs saved me a lot of space that was being used for my DVDs and CDs in their jackets. A highly recommend it.
Never buy a product from Westinghouse Digital. I purchased a laptop from them and it arrived with major hardware problems. Upon discovering the problem with my computer, I attempted to obtain an RMA number and my call was NEVER returned. Without this number you cannot get anything serviced. After I called 3 times over the period of two weeks, someone finally told me the number and the address. They received my package on January 9, and I have not heard a single thing since then (February 13). Furthermore, everytime I have called to inquire, I have been on hold for an unacceptably long period, and when my call was finally answered, the response was that they knew nothing and would get back to me, which never happened. I have been without my computer for a month and a half now, with no end in sight. It is a gamble to purchase any product from this company, since any factory defect may lead you to lose complete track of your property and spend countless hours on hold and listening to excuses.
I have had this headphone model for about ~1 year and I still pleased with its performance. It is really light to wear and it provides a clear nice sound compared to similar headphones from other well-known brands I had in the past. I just love it !!!
For the price, this little unit has great voice replication and is loaded with features, while being very easy to use. I really think this was one of the best buys of 2007.
I bought an Apex AD-1201, a nearly identical model as far as I can tell. I took it back because the motor made an annoying grinding, rumbling noise during playback of many DVDs. The playback would start out fine, but after 15 minutes the noise would start and get louder. Definitely a major distraction.Other flaws: noticeable lag in machine operations (play, menu etc.); 3-second lag between hitting the tray open/close button and machine response; cluttered, non-intuitive remote.Too bad, because the picture and sound quality seemed quite good for a unit at this price. But I just couldn't live with the motor growl.
Was looking for something to clean my electronic screens without damaging them and I got lucky with this kit. Cleans great and leaves no residue, no streaking, no scratching, etc. Recommend this kit to anyone with LED televisions. Worked great on my laptop and desktop computer screens too.
A friend recommended this novel and once I started reading it, I could not put it down. The characters are wonderful and the story better than any I've read in a long time. Clearly this debut author is talented and I hope she continues to write more novels in the future. I'll certainly be watching for her next one!!
the one corner strap that holds the Nook in place is right on the off/on switch and have to leave that corner unstrapped
Last summer I got a Zune for my birthday. Due to circumstances I won't go into (it fell into the cat's waterdish) I had to replace it, and I was happy to do it because I really like the Zune itself. However, the Microsoft software that supports it is difficult to use, and just when I'm getting the hang of the old softwear, they do an upgrade (mandatory), and I have to start all over again trying to figure out what they've changed and how the new software works.Some of the problems I've run into is that it's difficult to remove podcasts one's already listened to, and if one want's to download a podcast that isn't part of the Zune marketplace, it's not easy to do.I obviously like the product, or I wouldn't have bought a second one. I just hope that the next upgrade of the software will correct these problems.
Normally I would give this a four star review, but not everyone else's needs are the same as mine. It is ridiculously hot in Texas during the summer. So just not having to walk outside every 20-30 minutes for a 12 hours brisket cook is awesome. My Weber Smokey Mountain cooker sits right outside the backdoor on the patio. This allows me to keep the wireless receiver right on the window sill. I only need to go outside to adjust the vents for temp control. I can understand how this would be an issue for someone who wants to work in their office or garage during a long cook. For me, however, this does the trick. I think that mainly can be attributed to the fact that the WSM is a BBQ blessing for its ability to maintain a VERY steady temperature for many many hours.Now i have noticed that even being very close to the transmitter, there can be a delay in temp changes updating on the receiver. All you would then have to do would be to just walk outside for a sec and let it update. Now for me, this has only happened a few times in the 36 hours or so that i have used it. Also there is not an alarm to let you know if you are out of range of the transmitter.Other than the wireless functionality, this device has been outstanding. On my first three briskets that i have ever made, I came out with great results. I know for a fact that without my Maverick, this would not be the case. So if your BBQ setup is similar to mine, this is a great buy. If you want a little added convenience, look into the Maverick ET-732.
I would definitely recommend this product to anyone expieriencing conversion of your surround sound system! quick connect and ready to go!
This latest unit from Uniden lives up to the Uniden tradition. Built solid and rugged. This radio has an awsome look and can be made to scream with the right tuneup. The weather channels are nice to have as well!
I've owned this radio since May and feel I've used it sufficiently long enough to merit a valid opinion. My first radio was a transistor unit back in the early 1960s and I've owned or used countless portable units since. My first reaction upon using this radio was to send it back. Then, after reflecting on the abundance of stellar ratings, I thought maybe I was missing something and needed to give it a fair shake. So, I didn't seek an RMA, but I also didn't feel like the hassle. That said, now having exercised a sufficient amount of cognitive dissonance, I also don't feel bad about having kept it. But one thing drives me crazy, reception while walking. I live in a major population area adjacent to countless powerful radio stations. So signal is not an issue. When trying to walk, one must constantly adjust the ear bud wire which doubles as the antenna. Even presumably stronger stations seem to require antenna adjustment. If you're stationary, you can adjust the antenna and listen without any problems via the unit's speaker or ear buds. I also don't see it's ability to pull in distant signals particularly impressive. Otherwise, sound quality is excellent and the radio is solidly built. It uses two AAA batteries and is easy on power consumption. I see it as a perfect radio for use while working in a shop or to use in the event of power outage. For walking, I now use my MP3 player. Otherwise, I still think it's ok, nothing more, nothing less.
I've used TOPO! for eight years and it's the best there is for mapping software. I own software for 10 of the western states and use the program almost daily. I use the program in my laptop and when hooked up to my GPS, I have what amounts to a super detailed car navigation system with a 17" screen. As new maps become available, you can download them free into your computer as needed and it's a very easy procedure. Also, free upgrades are available on-line and that's an easy procedure too.To make the state series most useable, you need to add Back Roads Explorer, which gives much more detailed up-to-date street and street name information.The only caveates with this program is that you need a relatively fast computer and lots of memory so you can copy the whole program to your hard drive so you don't have to constantly change cd's. Also, expect to take some time to fully get to know this program.
Bought two of these cables, neither one worked. Then bought $1.00 extension cables at DOLLAR TREEE and those worked perfectly - go figure. Don't waste your money on these.
I had almost bought this one. After a trip to Boston with my friend's unit, it is clear that I won't need it forever.Good things first: big screen and a good map (from what I saw), but that's all.Bad things: acquire signal very slowly. At one time, we were in downtown boston, and it took nearly ten minutes to get signal. most of time, it started slowly, quite slowly.secondly, voice prompt sounds nice and polite, but confusing sometimes. when we were driving on PA turnpike, and it kept saying "turn right" when we are not supposed to exit and there is no turn at all, this happened also when we were in a tunnel of Boston.There is no battery and I would say this is the most fatal mistake. You can not use it unless your car is running. I have a habit to turn off engine when I don't use the car, then it took another 10 minutes to restart the GPS. sometime, we set up the GPS when engine is at accessory position, then I turned on engine and GPS was power off.recalculation is slow. After I missed a turn, it kept prompting for previous route until a few turns, and it was too late.I own an iGuidance gps on my windows mobile phone. it is by far much better than Plenio unit.
Researched and researced for the specific inclusions I require in a camera. The Lumix, Panasonic DMC-FZ8, was the only one----now to learn how to use all the dozens of functions. It is a little more cumbersome than my other camera but the zoom and battery type were so important. Far zoom, I can confirm, requires a tripod---I did not get a real good picture of the eclipse without it. So far the picture quality seems excellent. There is a good size instruction manual to work with and it is pretty well written. I am having some difficulty locating a place to get the auxillary parts, i.g. filters. When I am proficient w/this camera I believe it will be a 5 star item.
If you avoid installing Ceedo and only use this disk's software to do data backups, which is what I bought this USB 2.5 disk for, there is a big problem.The problem is that the software prevents you from permanently deleting most file types from your system. Once the Seagate software sees a file and copies it to the external disk it will keep restoring it to your computer each time you refresh your backup.For example if you rearrange your documents into named folders you will soon discover you have the files both as originally organized and as new folders with their own copies.Seagate discards no photos it has backed up. You can weed all you like but the backup disk still contains the weeds. To preserve the benefit of your weeding you may want to immediately rename the folder. Then Seagate will have your photos stored twice under the two folder names. The old folder with the weeds will reappear on your next backup. If you don't rename the folder, then the weeds will reappear just where you deleted them.Seagate's help file say it will cover how to "Select your own folders and configure your own sync rules." That hints at having once considered letting you set up rules like "only copy files to the Seagate on `Synchronize' but do not copy files back to the computer."However all Seagate actually delivered is an "ask me" function. Being asked, file by file about every file you want to back up and then about every file you ever deleted in the past is no fun. The "yes to all" and "no to all" buttons don't help because first you are asked about every individual file to be copied to the Seagate, then you are asked about every file you ever deleted. "Yes to all" doesn't stop until both phases have completed.Besides Seagate sometimes ignores your "ask me" and just restores all the deleted files.The only simple way I have found to get past this problem is to go onto the backup drive and delete the no-longer desired files or the whole folder which contains undesired files.I found it very difficult to safely use the software that is the distinguishing feature of this USB 2.5 disk, at least not for the simple backup purpose I wanted.The disks themselves are fine. I have both a 120 and a 160 as I didn't immediately notice the backwash of old data.
I've seen the P-Touch labeling tapes in offices supplies and the prices were outrageous. Amazon.com always has great deals and great shipping policy.
Compact. User friendly. Video's look great. INEXPENSIVE!! I can take the Flip Video everywhere. I'm not afraid to leave it in the car or take it on the boat. I can be recording in seconds. At night, if you can see it, you can video it. Its my favorite toy.
i was very pleased with this michrophone that goes along with the leadsinger ls-2100. it works great and im happy with the product.
This has served my daughter well. Her nano is dying but the case is still going strong. The case has served double duty as a plaything for my toddler. It is a durable case-don't hesitate to purchase.
Holds around 480 pictures on my 8 mega pixel kodak easyshare camera, and I have not had any problems with it yet. Good bang for the buck.
Best home coffee maker, period. No electronics to go bad, no plastic to mess up the taste, and it offers everything that a "Mr. Coffee" type coffee maker does and more. A clock you say? Who needs a clock on your coffee maker when ten other things in your kitchen already tell you the time. Ahh, but you like your coffee ready when you wake up! Good! For $6 you can buy a plug in timer and run the Presto Percolater through that, so that it turns on ten minutes before your alarm does. Bing! Coffee ready when you walk into the kitchen, and auto-shutoff whenever you choose it to happen.Look, how many coffee makers have you bought in the last 15 years? Yeah, a bunch. Why do you think you see hundreds of them in thrift stores? Right! They are all crap! Why don't you ever see one of these Prestos in thrift stores? Because they are still working just as good as the day they were purchased for your mom and dad when they got married in 1953. HELLO??? Does it really need to be spelled out for you any clearer?Clean-up is the same. It takes the same amount of time and effort to make the coffee. The only differences are reliability and taste, which are both better with this percolater!Tip for those of you who already have one and who use paper filters: Use the disk filter, rather than the wrap filter. They will work better, but there is a little trick to them...you have to get them wet once you put them in (before you put the coffee grounds in), and make sure that the filter is smooth on the bottom of the basket...no bubbles or wrinkles. If you do that, you will get absolutely no grounds in your coffee. It is easy to do, just splash a little water on the filter once it is in the basket, and smooth the filter out with your finger starting in the middle and working out towards the edge. That is it."Mr. Coffee" type coffee makers are a scam! This is the coffee maker you want, and I promise you once you try it you will wonder why you ever bought one of the other kind.
I have been using the ADVC-55 for about a week now and I have digitized several Hi8 tapes with good results. The image and sound quality of the converted files seem to be very close to the original Hi8 quality. Setup was a breeze...just connect to my Mac Pro using the firewire cable and connect my Hi8 camcorder to the ADVC-55 using S-video (composite is another option). The manual is minimalist but given that all you need to do is hook up a couple of cables the manual can be brief. I have a new MacPro which has FW800 ports and the ADVC-55 has a FW400 port but I was able to make the connection using an FW400 to FW800 adapter. Grass Valley recommends a Belkin cable for this but the adapter works fine. The ADVC-55 is even powered from the FW port despite having an adapter. To capture video I use iMovie and select the ADVC-55 as a camera for import. The rest is the same as if I connected a digital camcorder. No software to load, no drivers, etc. I am on snow leopard (Mac OS 10.6.8) and I have not tested with lion but given the lack of drivers or software I don't expect any issues.
One of the biggest problems that I have with the Mini is that it occasionally freezes. As I browse through the songs, the machine freezes from time to time with the backlight turned on and the title of the song displayed on the screen. None of the buttons work when this happens. Apple's technical support (less friendly than expected) says to restart the Ipod by simultaneously pressing down the &quot;Menu&quot; and the &quot;Action&quot; buttons. They say that the specific song that I've recorded onto the Ipod causes the problem. However, I still find the same problem after erasing the specific song that it froze on.In addition, Ipod Mini is not THAT small compared to the other MP3s out on the market with similar memory capacity. Even against the original Ipod, the Mini is not significantly smaller to justify the hefty price tag.So my recommendation is that if you are planning to spend $249 for the Mini, you might as well invest a bit more to get the original Ipod or other MP3s in similar memory capacity. To me, $249 for a tiny reduction in size and a HUGE reduction in memory (not to mention days and weeks of waiting for it in the stores or in the website) is just not worth it.
I bought this for using on my desktop with a 17 in toshiba laptop. Keeps computer cooler at least on desk. which is where my 17 in is most of the time i bought a netbook for mobility lol. I dont think this would do to well on lap sice fans are open. also with 17 in. about in. to in. half hangs over each side and it tilts computer slightly towards you which i like. would probably fit 15 in perfect. does not use much power since it is usb powered and moves air enough to cool mine down. Maybe not for everyone or all applications but does th jpb fine for what i got it for.
This filter screws right into the front of my Nikkor f/3.5-5.6 18-55mm zoom lens. It also protects it from scratches. I haven't tested its filtering capability, so I can't comment on that. Also, lens cap still fits on the front. So it's everything you'd expect.For the price, great.
When I first got my DSLR I made the mistake of cleaning my lenses with my tshirt not realizing I could (probably was) damaging themThese Tiffen UV filters make great lens covers. ALL of my glass is protected by them now. Cover your Glass so you don't have to replace it later because you accidentally scratched it!
I use the iPAQ 6315 daily for web browsing, bugs and all. I have a cell phone and a laptop Express PC card, so it's an extra. I usually don't want to lug my laptop everywhere everyday and since I don't live in a major city, here in North-central Connecticut WiFi is really only available in a few area businesses (Starbucks, Doubletree, the airport, etc.). My only options are a pocket PC with WAN access, my laptop with its express PC card (power cords, mouse, etc.), or sitting in a coffee shop to access WiFi.This iPAQ gives me the freedom of being able to browse the internet wherever T-mobile has a cell phone signal so I can be on during my breaks and lunch anywhere I am, while I'm waiting in line, etc. .Now for the cons, I do have to live with the occasional restart to clear out some bug or other, or even removing the battery and/or resettling the SIM card. I've had the screen totally fade to black and only removing and reinstalling the battery will reset it; the screen lock up and not acknowledge any screen taps (a soft reset usually takes care of that); not being able to disconnect (reset to clear). I have graphics turned off but browser pages still load slowly, with some sites not loading at all (I'm assuming because of size), and this iPAQ is bulky for a PDA (it's still smaller than a laptop though!).Right now, my opinion is about 50/50. I love the access this unit affords, but I'm not too impressed with the unit itself. Still, I'll continue to use it until something similar/better is available with WAN capability.
I got this lens as part of a 20d kit. The lens feels cheaply made, with plastic construction. Feeling cheap isn't the only problem as many of the images come out pretty soft. I ended up buying the Sigma 18-125 after about 3 months of putzing around with this lens. The sigma proved to be much sharper and afforded more reach, albeit at a price double what this lens is worth.If I were to do it again I would have bought the 20d body only and gotten the Sigma lens.The one great thing about this lens is the 18mm wide end. Before this lens I had been using a 28-85 and didn't realize how much I was missing.
These are good speaker wire connectors at a great price. My only draw back is the banana plug ends don't fit as tightly as I would like.Sound quality is very good and it has a high end look to them!
I got this pull-out to mount a flat-panel tv in a space formally used for an "old"-style CRT TV. It works great holding the tv outside the opening.
Purchased the Panasonic TH-42PX50U several weeks ago, and every time I watch an HD program (or DVD for that matter), I still can't stop marvelling at the picture quality.Right out of the box, it is nothing short of stunning. So many folks talk about "calibrating" it professionally etc... And some may choose to do so themselves with the help of a special DVD. Fine. If you must. I could not see spending much money to do so because, simply put, the picture is absolutely incredible right out of the box.Yes, the default setting is "vivid" so that the TV, when/if set up in a showroom, catches your eye. But either "standard" or "vivid" is amazing...no special calibration necessary, imo.I adjust it myself, when I feel a particular show warrants it. It pretty much rocks as is.This is the top-rated plasma in Consumer Reports, along with its bigger 50" brother. And I see why. I have no issues with it, and am firmly convinced that this was a GREAT purchase.Do not believe those who say, "but there ain't enough HD available right now...." There is plenty. Almost all of the network prime-time shows are in HD, along with many sports, the Olympics, concerts, and numerous HD channels for movies and other interesting programs, Discovery, PBS, TNT, ESPN, INHD etc.... Yes, it will be nice when the rest of the channels get up to speed. But right now, I'm very pleased. If you're a sports fan, or a fan of movies, you will NOT be disappointed.
When I started working in sound I set out to find good headphones. I noticed that every professional operation be it radio, recording studio, or video production house always used Sony 7506's. I visited manu production facilities and schools such as Full-sail ect. Every professional place only had these headphones. Being no stranger to the business world I figured the reason must be either the headphones were cheap or the best. It turned out to be the later. I've used the Sony 7506's for over 15 years. There is a reason Sony has never changed the design of these headphones, you can't improve upon perfection. I have never had a pair fail on me. The only part that ever wears out are the ear pads and they are easily replaceable.
That says it all. I have had them all, literally. Works when you need it and doesn't interfere when you don't
I purchased these about a year and a month ago. Just recently, they began to only play sound out of one ear. Being that the warranty was already up, I tinkered around with it, narrowing down the problem to the speaker membrane. I got a good year of service out of my pair. Usually I'd be really pissed if they went up like they did, but I paid much less than the MSRP ($80 to be exact). So if you can get these for cheap go for it, else don't waste money on the full price, get Seinheisser or Sony brand noise cancelers (chances are, if you're willing to pay full price, money is no object to you).On the performance, they performed as well as the high end headphones from Bose. Sound quality was good as well as comfort wearing them. The only thing that makes these things a 3 star from me is the fact they failed in one year just shortly after the warranty went up.
Good little product. However, it was not bright enough for my needs. No fault of the product, I just need a brighter illumination.
Make no mistake: these are cheap ear buds. You're not going to love the super-high quality audio, because it isn't. But I cannot give a higher recommendation for these no-nonsense buds because they're incredibly durable. I have accidentally (and stupidly I should add) put mine through the wash TWICE, and they STILL work as well as the day I bought them. These things take a serious pounding, which is probably good because I bought them for the gym in the first place.
I move around the house alot and hang out at the kitchen table, desk, porch, living room The radio sounds great at lower volumes. I don't need to crank the stereo anymore to hear my shows. I just carry the radio around to where I am and listen at lower volumes. It sounds really good and has nice receptoion. The analog tuner is a refreshing change, it's very lo-tech and easy to use.
This is just perfect --- I put it in my bathroom so I can listen to my iPod while I'm in the shower or bath... it's nice and small and has surprisingly good sound for something so small...
I use B+W on all my lens. Learned the hard way, buy the best...so easy to clean and the pictures come out crisp as if no filter was used.
You get a lot of value for the price of this item. I have used it for over a month now and have had only excellent performance with it.
A lot of people are having problems with downloading songs to the Rio 600 but in the book it says that if you are having problems you should go to the Options and change the Device to Rio 600. Sometimes it works without this but if you do it, it should work no matter what. I have had a few problems but i think that most of you people are just idiots and don't know how to use the Rio 600. It works great.Also, whoever said that they had one that came without a case and they think it was previously returned, you are an idiot. At first they were released with no case and 1.01 firmware. Then when they release it with 1.15 firmware, it had a case. The case is only in the one with 1.15 or greater firmware. I've returned my Rio 5 times and the one with the new firmware and case is much better and possibly completely bug free.
I bought this extra drive because I'm a writer and needed something more reliable than disks to store my manuscripts. It's exactly as advertised - whole extra drive for your computer, and PERFECT for transferring files from PC to PC. Light and compact, it fits in your pocket for business presentations and trips. The only "flaw" was the installation, but perhaps they didn't give me complete directions. The directions are geared towards newer systems, and I have an old laptop with Windows 98. The directions said downloads were available from their website, though, and I found it right on the homepage. Downloaded the software, followed the installation instructions, rebooted, and there it was! GREAT value for the money and perfect for large files, especially pictures since they take up so much room. Highly recommend
I bought the product and have been happy with it ever since.I installed the software without a problem and plugged the device in. I then directed the Zune software to a network share where I keep all of my files and it proceeded to read and catalog my music (note that it doesn't change anything unless you tell it to). It took a little while for the Zune to import the 13GB of CDs that I own, but I think that was to be expected. The only problem I had was that the software didn't find all of my album art. If I were to estimate it probably found around 80% of it. It wasn't very hard to find the rest and paste it. Though this was annoying, it wasn't a show stopper, and could have been my fault for mislabeling or misspelling album or track names.The sound quality of the device exceeds my expectations, especially with the equalizer set to acoustic. However, I didn't like the sound of the headphones that came with it, opting to use a pair I already have. This is a personal preference, most people will be fine with the stock pair.A few days after buying the device I dropped it onto a wooden floor while it was playing. It bounced pretty hard on the screen side and then landed screen up. The Zune survived and there were no scratches or malfunctions resulting from the fall. I have since taken it on a 6 hr trip to NYC and listened to it all the way there and back with the car kit. Again, the device played without problem throughout the trip both ways. Honestly, I couldn't be happier with it.I like the interface on the device. It is straight to the point and allows you to find your music quickly based on artist, album or title. I also like how it displays a large image of the album cover when playing a song. It looks really slick and yet still functional with a progress meter and a couple status icons more towards the bottom. You can create play lists on the device or on your computer.The Zune also lets you customize the background that you see while on the main menu, or while selecting a song. I used a couple macro photo images of autumn leaves and it really gives the device a personal touch.I hope that with future updates this product allows you to better utilize the wireless functionality (no 3 day/play limit on non DRMd music, streaming from my network etc) but in my opinion what the Zune does now, it does well.
Seems to be exactly what I need. For me, this method of transferring pictures to my computer seems the best.
I own two of the Sanyo versions of these VCR's. They were manufactured as the SANYO vwm-950, and the Sylvania 6260vd. I have had one of these VCR's for 2 1/2 years now, and one for just over one year. Both are working well, play great, with good picture and sound. I have them fed into my surround sound system, and it is excellent to watch movies with. I highly recommend this vcr for a low cost good output, and reliable way to play your old videos. 4 heads, stereo input and output, easy to set up and use. Check these out, good buy.
The good:This back up device works very well. It has the automatic shutdown software and data surge protection as well.The bad:I have 8 of these deployed in my office currently and within 2 years I have had to replace the batteries for every unit. Batteries will cost you about $70 shipped.
I love parquetry blocks! They're great for open-ended creative play, and are a fun way for kids to work on spatial reasoning skills.The pattern cards are a fun bonus, but hardly essential.
Works great, and much cheaper to buy on Amazon (I tried the generics and they don't work very well at all!)
good looking remote , easy to usedI can add as many remote as I want toI bought a karaoke DVD player in Vietnam , I can't find a replacement remote control untill I found Harmony remote it work very very goodThanks Harmony
I have explored many types of computers. I ran my Parliamentary office off a Commodore 128 (the good version) and was the envy of all of my typewriter-bound colleagues; I had an Apricot (raise your hand if you've even heard of that!); I've had several IBM clones as well as the IBM XT (which stands for Xtra Terrible now) up to my Pentium III; but my love has always burned strongest for my Macs. Progressing from a Mac Plus to an SE to a IIsi to a G3, Macs have always been the way to go for so many things, especially when recommending to others on the basis of ease of use and learning.So, when the Indiana Literacy Foundation needed to upgrade their out-of-date Macs, we ordered iMacs. These are fast machines (we got the 500MHz variety) that are easy to learn and easy to set up. They connected with no problem to our Ethernet network which ran the printers and the internet connection. The office runs primarily on MS Office and a 4D shared database; the iMacs performed marvelously in these tasks, too.The biggest drawback would have to be the lack of ports (they really do need to have at least one more UBS port); and there needs to be a disk drive -- hard to transport data to off-network (or, when the network is down, no-network) computers; but perhaps the most user-conscious problem lies with the mouse and keyboard. The mouse is round, it slips to easily under the hand; the keyboard is small (feels cramped to use) and doesn't tilt up enough.However, these iMacs have served the Foundation well for a few years, and everyone was aglow with happiness (having been released from bondage to PowerMac 6100 slow pokes).Ah yes, we got the blueberry kind (because they were on sale).
Like you really expect me to believe this is refurbish,could had said that you took it out a zune box and put it in your box.lol but seriously this zune look brand new and I love it.I havent even use it to full potential.Im about to overload it with so much music but any way good job.The delivery was faster and the product is like you describe in the details!Might just got a permanent customer,what else you sell?lol
2 Lessons...first - this is a great fliter... rotates for the riches sky color...a poloarizer worth the money. Second... purchase the inexpensive lens cap "leash" that attachs your lens to your lens cap to the body of lens....as it may just save your caps and filters. Super product.5 LENS CAP LEASH! LENS CAP HOLDER/SAFETY CORD FOR SONY CANON NIKON OLYMPUS PENTAX LENS CAP, SAVE!!! $$$
I love this TVEmerson BAR322 Barbie Bloom Tube 13" TV with Digtal Tuner! It is so Girlie.....perfect for my barbie loving two year old. She likes it so much, she is starting to sleep in her own room. The Barbie bloom Dvd player compliments it well. I wish it came with a bigger size screen but good size for my daughter.
If you don't need to carry around hundreds of songs, this is the answer. Small, light, easy to operate. Mine has about 80 songs on it, and is just over half full. Smooth integration into Windows Media Player, quick syncs, uses a AAA battery.I've had mine about a week and it's awesome. Comes in cool colors if you're into that sort of thing.
I use Vista Home Ultimate. When I use this adapter, I randomly get a Blue Screen of Death and have to hard reboot my computer. This occurs from any USB port. Unfortunately, I didn't realize what was causing the crashes until after I'd thrown out the box/receipt, or this would have been returned to the store. I figured out what was causing the problem after I stopped using the adapter (for another reason) and then used it again a couple of months later. Within 3 hours, I'd had two crashes. It's pretty tough to get a blue screen of death on Vista, but somehow this thing manages it. It's now in the bottom of my 'useless cables and crud' box.As far as performance goes, I play online games, primarily World of Warcraft. This adapter doesn't cut it for online gaming. For basic web surfing and maybe even streaming music, it's ok. But I would get lag while playing, especially in heavy traffic areas and that's not acceptable for me! (That's why I stopped using it for a while).
THIS CARD NOT ONLY STORES A LOT OF PHOTOS. IT ALSO ALLOWS YOU TO TAKE GREAT ACTION SHOTS. AWESOME SPEED!!!
This has been my secound experience setting up a small home network. The first involved an SMC router. The Linksys documention and overall user experience (setup guide, admin screens, and so forth) put the SMC materials to shame-- really it's night and day. Both routers seem to work fine (though the SMC unit conked out on me; I think this was a fluke.) But the Linksys' usability wins hands-down. Highly recommended.
These were speakers that i have seen plenty of times at various stores aand always passed them by cause i saw the "45 watts". but after i got my new computer i wanted a speaker system that did not sound like a walkman with a speaker. so i picked these and brought them home and connected them. WOW!!!! these little boys have the sound of speakers that alot of $100 systems would like to have, and with the crisp sound at all levels and the bass that the sub can pump will have you checking to make sure someone didnt switch subs on you. these are speakers that you can crank up REAL LOUD on music,games, and movies and will blow you away every time you listen. so for the one that wants a great sounding speaker system for the computer without having to take a loan these are for you, and even if you want those $200 speakers...GIVE THESE BAD BOYS A RUN......AND YOU MIGHT REALIZE...THESE ARE THE SPEAKERS FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
I have owned the Digiadapt for a few months, used with an Olympus Camedia D-535 camera and a Sunpak 383 flash unit. I have been disappointed with the Digiadapt unit and would not recommend it except for unusual cases where it might fit in.The problem that comes up with the very nice small digital cameras is the weak flash, close to the lens, that cannot be aimed. These small digital cameras take great pictures in good lighting conditions, like outside in daytime. Indoors or at night you must use the flash. The built in flash is weak, and won't reach out much more than about 5 feet. The flash is close to the lens, giving a lot of red-eye. The flash can't be aimed to use bounce and give a more natural look.Users of these cameras start looking for a more powerful flash that can be aimed, or at least set off a little way from the lens. They find, of course, no hot shoe for a flash, and no socket to plug a flash unit in with a cord. Why the manufacturers wouldn't at least give a flash sync socket on at least some models, I don't know. It wouldn't take up a lot of space or add weight, but anyway, unless you have a camera with a hot shoe, there is no way to hook up an accessory flash unit.That is where a slave adapter comes in. The slave adapter "sees" (senses) the built in flash from the camera and triggers an accessory flash unit hooked up to the hot shoe of the adapter. It seems that it is a little more difficult than just this because the digital cameras commonly use one or more "pre-flashes" to gather data and adjust settings, then the real flash comes at the time of the picture. If you have a simple slave unit, it will flash with the first pre-flash, then when the right time comes a few millisecond later, at the time of the real flash, the accessory flash won't fire, and so the accessory flash doesn't help light the shot. To solve this, the digital camera slave manufacturer will program the slave unit to ignore one or more "pre-flashes" and then trigger the accessory flash on the 2nd or 3rd or 4th flash it sees, instead of the first one.The Digiadapt is adjustable in 5 discrete modes, which adjusts how many flashes are ignored before triggering the accessory flash unit. Which mode you are in is indicated by LED lights on the back of the unit. There is no table that I have found that tells you what mode to use with what camera. You figure this out by shooting a series of trial shots and seeing what seems to work best.The unit is an L-shaped bracket, with a mounting screw on the horizontal arm of the L for the camera. The vertical arm of the L is a battery compartment and integral grip with a hot shoe at the top for the accessory flash, and the sensor for the flash on the top front of the unit. Holding this assembly with the camera and flash attached is really very comfortable and "natural." The grip is nice, and makes holding a relatively heavy flash head easy. The assembly looks nice. The unit takes 4 AA batteries, and just as a casual observance, it seems to use up the batteries quicker than what I expected it to. If the unit is off, there is a 5-10 second delay after it is turned on before it is ready to go.The problem with this otherwise very nice unit is that it will not fire the accessory flash reliably, when used in this mode attached to the camera. The system depends on enough of the flash reflecting back from nearby objects in front of the camera to the sensor on the front of the digiadapt. If you are in a small room with light colored walls, enough flash bounces back to the sensor to make the slave flash pretty reliable, but not 100%. Outside of this situation, i.e. outside, in a large room, or a room with dark colored walls, the sensor doesn't get enough bounceback light from the flash to work, and just is not usable. This inability to work as it seems to have been designed for is why I could not recommend it.I noticed that another reviewer had mentioned not having the adapter on the camera, but having the adapter and accessory flash mounted on a tripod separate from the camera. That you could make work, if you placed the Digiadapt fairly close to the camera, but off to the side enough to be not in the picture, and pointed the sensor at the camera, so it "sees" the flash from the camera. The Digiadapt doesn't have the capability of turning or tilting the hot shoe, but many flash units I think do have the capability of turning and tilting, so you could have the sensor pointed back at the camera, and the accessory flash pointed however you wanted it. But setting up the Digiadapt on a separate tripod seems to me to be something you could really do only in a studio type situation. For this type of setup, the Digiadapt could actually work pretty well, I think.I have tried holding the camera and the Digiadapt separately, holding the Digiadapt out at arms length, with the sensor aimed back at the camera, out of the angle of the picture, and been able to get that to work fairly well, but this arrangement is too unwieldy to really use.I haven't had the opportunity to try the Digiadapt with other camera models, or to try other slave adapaters. I hope this review may be of some use to interested readers.
If your looking for headphones to listen to your media, without the hassle of a wraparound attachment or without gravity constantly taking charge from your auditory canal. Then this it. Sure you do not get astonishingly great bass, but you can move freely without a concern, knowing the things will stay on. Honestly you can almost completely forget your wearing'em.Later all.......
I purchased this filter pack with high hopes. Granted, it's a low end pack of three filters, so I didn't expect world class optics. What I did expect is that I'd be able to use these filters out of the box without having to clean them. Straight of the box, they were covered in dust, pieces of cardboard, and in some cases even grease and fingerprints. (Literally, you could have used the prints on one of the filters to convict someone)After cleaning, and drying with a very soft, clean cloth, I discovered a number of scratches.I contacted the company via email and a very nice, very polite rep got back to me. WONDERFUL service (which is the only reason this review isn't a 1 star), but unfortunately the second, and then the third replacement they sent me were also filthy and scratched. On the first and second rounds, the black filters actually had multiple dings in the metal, revealing the underlying silver color.The service rep told me each time that he had personally inspected the filters before sending them out. Each time, they've arrived less than expected. The last time around, he promised a nice gift I was sure to like. For a company who makes filters as a primary business, I expected he'd drop me an extra filter or two. Instead he send me a garment bag marked from some photographer's organization. Very strange.I finally gave up after round 3. I'm accepting them. Lesson learned - don't buy Tiffen.
I am trying to stay busy today so I am writing my reviews. I bought these batteries to go along with the Sony Accessory kit I purchased and they are great. Its good to have a back up pair of batteries when the others run out.
I bought this little memory card for my wifes Sansa and its working just fine, it was delivered ontime and i have no issues as of now to the performance of this product, this company has sent me a working, good product and i am happy with their service.
I'm very satisfied with the Canon MT24-EX Macro Twin Light product. I used them to do an outside headshots and was very amaze with the distribution of light surrounding my model. I couldn't be anymore happier with the Canon MT24-EX Macro Twin Light's.
My desktop had some crappy realtek network driver and ESXi wouldn't boot. I did some research and people said "get a real network card" so I did and once I put it in, I was able to turn a junky desktop to a nice ESXi server!
El art&iacute;culo es bastante bueno no me arrepiento de haberlo comprado, este corrige la imagen del telescopio, l&aacute;stima que el telescopio no conten&iacute;a este dispositivo cuando lo compr&eacute;.
I just received my first order for these slim DVD cases and I'm very pleased with them. I bought similar cases from Sam's Club in the past but they do not carry them anymore. Anyway these cases are even better than the ones from Sam's Club. They close easier and the middle tabs are so much better. I have over 3,000 DVDs in my collection so I know about DVD cases and these are worth the money. I've switched from the regular DVD cases to these slim ones so I can put more DVDs on my shelves. I will order another couple of hundred of them soon.
I bought this to hide all of my stereo/cable/etc. equipment. I've finally gotten it configured correctly. There are two big areas of configuration: the remote itself, and the interface to the devices it controls.Configuring the remote is straightforward. The manual is well-written, and the learning mode is implemented well. I've had no problems getting this to recognize much of what I needed to do using just the standard codes. It's not able to figure out the Cox Cable DVR very well (meaning the standard code settings don't enable the red Record button, for example), but there are work-arounds to that. I'm happy with this configurability overall.Connecting to the devices is a chore. The receiver hooks up to the devices with a small cable that affixes (using removable adhesive) to the front plate of the device, close to the IR receiver on the device. You can find the receiver easily enough, but finding the optimal placement of the connection is tricky. Affixing the the connection to the device by even a centimeter off from its ideal location can mean twitchy connectivity. It takes a lot of testing to get it right.Once it's all properly placed, this is a very cool system.
Pros-personally,not a fan of earbuds being shoved up my ears-the padded headphones are exactly what i was looking for-you can adjust the volume to cancel out noise around you-comes with adapter so you can connect headphones to tv or keyboard-great sound quality-easy to adjust head size-great in winter-keeps ears warm against wind-stay on when exercisingCons-long wire, needs to be tied up-hard to fit in bag, usually end up wearing it around neck
This binocular has a nice tight feel. It is easy to focus, light in weight, and is very easy to adjust. The field of view is actually 441 feet at 1000 yards, not the advertised 330 yards. This was an error in the specifications as listed on the Amazon web site. Bushnell indicates that this model ( 13-2000 ) has a 441 feet @ 1000 yard field of view.The unit I initially received had a minor flaw on the interior coating of one of the objective lenses. Apparently there is some room for improvement with Bushnell's quality control program.I am waiting for a replacement of this same model, so I would say that overall I am pleased with the unit.
We purchased the YSP-1 in August as a companion to our Hitachi Ultravision wall-mounted television. What a fabulous piece of audio equipment!When we began searching for a replacement for our Infiniti surround system, my husband and I had different concerns. He is an audiophile that demands wide range digital sound with full depth of field and I was ready for aestethic simplicity (no speakers throughout the room and wires everywhere). When we found the YSP-1 we thought it was too good to be true. One speaker instead of five? Wall-mounted? Doesn't take up any floor space? We visited two Yamaha dealers to see it for ourselves. One had the YSP-1 set up in a room environment. The other, on the salesroom floor. In both set-ups it performed consistantly. In both demonstrations however, my husband felt the low-end sound could use enhancement. So, we made the purchase and opted to use the YSP-1 with our existing subwoofer. Installation was fairly simple, provided you have the necessary tools. The most important, and time-consuming part was leveling and centering the speaker under the television. Now that it is installed and in use in our home, I feel the low-end sound is quite adequate and prefer not to use the sub-woofer. My husband though, prefers the earth-shaking action sequences in movies to mimic their intended theatre quality sound. More than movies the sound quality you get when listening to CDs is absolutely stunning. Overall, we both got what we wanted. Expert sound designation and sleek, minimalistic styling (with the added bonus of more floor and wall space).
I liked the layout of the previous model better, but this one is still the best out there. Side note, if you use linux the number hotkeys at the top and the scroll wheel will not work.
I gought this cable to connect my computer to my tv. It is been working fine. I was expecting it to be black but it came out grey, not a big deal but now stands out from the other cables that I have plugged into the tv.
No problems. I have 4 devices plugged into the CyberPower hub connected to my IMac. I have not noticed any slower transmission from when they were plugged in directly to the IMac. It is better designed and constructed than the Belkin hub that it replaces.
I just bought these headphones after reading many positive reviews about them. These headphones live up to all the 4 and 5-star reviews that people have posted on Amazon and other websites. These headphones have wonderful highs and mids. The bass is a little distorted, but it is still very exceptional for the price!!The headband can be a little annoying, but if you use them frequently you will not notice anymore.I have owned several low-end and high-end (NOT CRAZY EXPENSIVE) headphones...Here is a Few (Bose QC2 [$250], Klipsch image s4 [$80], Sony MDR-NC60 [$200], and JVC Flats [$20])Here is how I rank the headphones in sound quality:1. Klipsch image s42. Bose3. KOSS Portapro4. Sony5. JVCValue for Money:1. KOSS2. Klipsch3. JVC4. Sony5. Bose
I owned this 10 ft cable for for 24 and connected and disconnected twice before one of the connector pins became loose and was lost inside the the case housing.
I bought three of these and the Linksys Etherfast 4-port Cable/DSL router (BEFSR41) to hook my computers to my ADSL broadband. The LAN cards went into three very different computers ranging from an older AT motherboard with a Pentium 120 running Windows 95 to an ATX motherboard with an 800 MHz Pentium III running Windows 98SE. These LAN cards just went straight in to each of the three computers and worked immediately with the normal plug&amp;play installation. The router also worked perfectly once I had the settings sorted in the computers. I now have simultaneous broadband from any of the computers and it has been working fine for over six months.
Okay so I'm ignorant about cameras. I probably should have done some research and then I would have known that there was no way you could buy a Nikon camera with a nice case for $49.99 but if you click on the photo above you will see different views of the camera. Also if you read the product description and the tech data you would think you were getting a camera. So today my order arrived. It was a nice Nikon case, with a user's guide, and a round plastic container of filters. I talked to a Onecall customer rep and he confirmed that the SLR value kit does not contain a camera. So for any of you newbies out there who think you might want to buy this "camera" think again. I will say if you want a nice pricey camera case, this one looks pretty good. But it's going back to OneCall tomorrow. I am giving it 5 stars because it is a nice case and it's not OneCall's fault that it is misrepresented here.
Using it with Comcast cable modem and two computers about 500 feet and 1 floor apart. Works quite reliably, it auto detects the IP and does eveything transparently. My only gripe is D-Link's support seems to be run by underqualified technicians that just give you the run around. Good thing it works fine already, so it's not much of an issue to me.
The product did not work out of the box. Nothing could be done to make it work and the help line is non existent - never did reach a human. So I returned it and got my money back. Amazon was great in that there was no questions asked.
I own a G4 MAC and the Befw11S4 couldn't be easier to setup! Just follow the instructions. I own a 4000 square foot home the router is downstairs and the computer is in an upstairs bedroom and works great. I plan to install a second PC in my basement and this should be no problem. If you have a range problem verify that antenna is connected the airport card. This is an excellent router I would recommend it to anyone.
I bought this set to use for my job. I work from home via VOIP and after day-to-day usage, this set started crackling after about 4 months. I currently have two strips of duct tape holding the wires to the mute/volume pod to keep the wires in place to prevent further static crackling until i can get a better pair.The headphones are really good at lowering outside noise, i'll give them that.. perhaps due to the around-the-ear design.
Anyone using a DSLR should have some form of lense protection.This UV filter serves that function while adding a means tominimize adverse solar impacts.Good value for cost.
Much longer life than the standard battery on my PV-GS250. Build quality isn't as good as the Panasonic brand, but it works and that is the most important part.
This is a much smaller hub than I had expected compared to my belkin 4 port hub. It can be mounted horizonal or vertical. This is great for small spaces.You can use the power transformer or usb from your pc to power this hub.I did't have to install any drivers.It has 7 usb and 1 power indicator light.All 7 usb ports are arranged to connect perfect in rear of hub.The small blue and gray cover is nice.The $19.99 price with a lifetime warrenty was the seller.I recommend this hub any day.It has 2 holes in base for mounting.It has worked perfect for 5 days out of the box.Smc has a great web site for any software you may need .
I am a big fan of polk. My father is still using the very same pair of polks he purchased when he was 18; he's 44 now, and they're just as lively as when he had them. I recently got into the want of a home theater, so there was only one brand to trust. This woofer was the last addition to the system, and WOW! The difference was noticed immediately.The system already had plenty of bass, with large towers and surrounds, but this woofer makes the room shake. Literally. I'm replacing my second frame already. The bass is sharp, the lows rich and deep, and overall brings any movie alive. The first movie that was played with this system was the dark night on bluray. I wasn't expecting too big a difference, so I had the system at half volume. The first bass drop in the movie made me physically jump in fear. It had me in shock.Ever since, I have not been disappointed in the slightest! Action movies are far more realistic, as you can now feel the action, Music has never sounded better now that I have a strong enough punch to go with my crisp highs, and don't get me started on how good football is sounding. As a long time polk user, I am happy to say that this just might be my best purchase to date!
Wow!! The Great Barrier Reef Screen Saver is really cool. Makes you feel like you are right there in Australia (not couped up in the office). Combined with the other 3 educational Ocean CD's this is a terrific resource. It is exciting to experience the wonders beneath the oceans of the world on your PC. I vote the Great Barrier Reef downunder a &quot;Must See one day&quot;, meanwhile I'll continue enjoying the screen saver on my desktop.
Good quality product, just what I needed for my Yamaha surround sound system. Great price as well, similar product in my local store was 3 times the price.
These DVD - R work well with my Sony DVD RW burner. I would recommend them.
i love the capacity of this case, but the zipper is not working well.
UPDATE: I have owned this radio for 10 months and I STILL have nothing but praise for it! All prior comments still hold true. This is THE best shower radio I've ever owned...(see #6 - updated battery info)Pros -->1. The sound quality is so clear and sharp. The best thing for me is that it captures and holds every station which I select. I mention this because every other shower radio that I've owned in the past 30+ years has failed to do this. I must add that those other shower radios were in the $15.00 - $40.00 price range so I don't have an "expensive" shower radio to compare with. I haven't had a need to utilize the FM wire antenna where it was a must with all of the other shower radios I've owned.2. The Form Factor is the final attribute that had me selecting this radio over the Sony ICFS79W AM/FM/Weather Band Digital Tuner Shower Radio. With the Sangean, I can hang it over the pipe that the shower head is attached to (with the supplied strap). There are other ways to hang this unit up - a bracket plus other items come with it. The controls are on the FACE of the unit whereas the Sony has them on the top. I'm not that tall so being able to easily access ALL of the controls on the face was exactly what I needed. Much more convenient.3. The display which can show Volume Level (which gets pretty loud), Radio Station Call Numbers and/or the Time etc. is of a reasonably size. The other shower radios seem to have a smaller display and the Sangean is also backlit when pressing various buttons. ALL buttons are responsive and react IMMEDIATELY to your touch.4. For some reason when researching this radio, I was not aware that it is Waterproof (not just water resistant). Apparently, it's so waterproof that it is supposed to Float! I have not confirmed this feature (and probably won't). ;O)5. It also comes with a built-in flashlight. I may never use this but others who take this radio on their boat or camping etc. may find it useful. If nothing else, it will be an emergency backup flashlight that I can use (at least I'll always know where it's at!). Also has an emergency buzzer (siren??) but I haven't tested that out.6. 05-02-2010-UPDATE: Battery Life is pretty darn good. I just replaced the two "D" Batteries yesterday (5/1/10). I use this radio (on average) 2 hours a day, so from appx. 7/20/2009 until now, I've used the radio for 10 months and this is pretty good battery life. If volume plays a part on the battery life, I use a level = 22 - 23 while in the shower and 18 when out.Orig. comment, 8/09-->It's too early to comment on battery life but if the other reviews are accurate then it will be another year before I have to replace them... (there is a built-in battery power indicator so you can keep an eye on it).7. Setup was a breeze. Quick and easy.--> Bottom line - Well Made, Great Sound! I'm really happy that I spent the extra money - as the saying goes "you get what you pay for." To me, this is the best shower radio out there. Don't hesitate to purchase this shower radio... you won't be sorry!Cons -->None.Wish List -->The only other feature that I would have liked to have would be RDS (Radio Data Services: Artist & Song Title info) readout on the display. Maybe the next version will have it.....
Great TV, light and affordable. Better picture than similar price LCD's. Lots of inputs, and picture and sound options. We replaced our old 32 inch tube with this TV, my wife wanted to keep our TV cabinet so this was the perfect solution. We are very impressed with the picture, and we don't have HD yet. We are using Directv Tivo and a DVD player with HDMI connection.
The Garmin Nuvi 370 performed very well on a recent overseas trip to the UK including Scotland, Wales and England. I'd estimate approx. 95% accurate in guiding us on our driving vacation thru the countryside. Although it missed a few newly changed road improvements here and there, it took awhile to get used to outguessing it in locating specific sites and historic attractions we were seeking out. Some sites were not in its database and thus we had to look at the map and input a town nearby. We could not have managed the trip without it.
The only place that I can find this OEM 2-pack is online. Since this is the cartridge that runs out of ink more often than any other with my usage, purchasing a 2 pack at a good price is a good benefit.
Server was orginally built with P400 controller but did not include the BBWC module. In order to expand/extend the array the BBWC is required. In my opinion these should always be included with controllers if within the companies budget.
I have had on and off luck using this with my SD card and can not seem to have it read my mini SD Card on my MacBook. I find that I would have to remove it and re-plug it in to hope that iPhoto reads it. I have to do it about 3-4 times for all the pictures to upload or for iPhoto to recognize it's format? It any event, not completely happy with this purchase.
This product plays music through my car stereo very nicely. The problem is that you cannot read the display screen on it unless you pull over. The swivel head stayed in place for about a month and then it kept falling so you had to keep pulling it back up to change songs. I dissasembled it thinking that there was a screw to re-tighten... wrong. It is just a plastic barrel that snaps into place, when it lossens up there is no way to tighten it back up. The 2 gig SD flash card that Amazon recommended only seems to hold about 3/4s of a gig. I have not been able to figure thast problem out yet. All in all this product is not worth the money.
this item may be a little expensive but it's worth the expense. the item arrived in time for my event and i lost the first one i purchased so that's why i had to get this one but it already paid for itself.you can shoot pictures all day long without having to turn your camera on and off without any problems. would buy from this seller again and highly recommend anyone to buy from him/her. contacted seller to get my item expedited and seller responded not by talking but by action and i met my deadline.
I have had this camera for 5 years and it has worked wonderfuly. This was my first zoom camera. Its size made it perfect to take anywere. pictures Are always clear and bright. I noticed that the camera worked best on 200 speed film. Great camera for begainners that want to use film.
Nice radio, nice size, good sound and the light is great. Hard to turn on and tune, but does a good job of what I wanted it for. Just the ticket for when the lights go out, and you on you own.
This small camera case is the perfect tight fit for my Kodak Z1012 IS. The camera fits in the top section of the case very snuggly. The bottom zippered section perfectly holds my battery charger with a spare battery. Inside the case is also a neat litte memory card holder that you can keep a couple of spare SDHC cards in. I just used this case on vacation and it was small enough to sit in the bottom of my carry-on and still have plenty of room for other stuff. As mentioned my Kodak Z1012 fits very tightly in the case. Therefore, I think it should also fit all other Kodak digital cameras, since the 1012 is one of the largest Kodak digital camera bodies.
This Amp is a great buy! I bought an 800 Watt amp to power 1 10"sub and it works great! It was easy to install and looks great anywhere!!! I definitely recommend this Item to anyone!!!
This is a very nice cassette player and radio, but the description says it will run on an AC converter, but there is no jack for that. So, if you use it a lot, you will need lots of batteries.
I use these bulbs in my studio lights. After purchasing several other brands that blow out within a few uses I was happy to finally purcashe a bulb that gave me my moneys worth.
I had an hp refurb for 4 years and it never let me down, so when it was time to re-up I decided to stick with the brand.Everything is great except the (black)ink. I have replaced it twice in a short period of time and now it's empty again. I would think mine is just a defective unit, but I am reading that a number of other are having the same problem. I would still be on my first cartridge with my old one. Considering the price of ink and the inconvenience of Office Depot runs, I think I'll throw this one up on craigslist and buy something that doesn't cost so much to upkeep.
You need to learn to do a workout with your thumbs if you are going to be able to enter your messsages in a rapid manner. Otherwise, you end up using the electronic keyboard, which defeats the purpose of buying a Tungsten C. The missing componenst for me are Bluetooth and the Voice recorder, both available on the Tungsten T. The advantages are the WiFi and the increased memory.I haven't used the Wi-Fi yet, but I miss the recorder and Bluetooth. As I use the C more in the next monrth, I'll write an update.Nancy
Its one of the best options in 1 GB segment.
The case arrived looking as good as it did in the pictures. I thought it looked stylish/retro. I read from the other reviews there were scratches caused mainly the space above the click wheel and below the screen.I checked the stitching before placing my 30GB video iPod in. The stitchings around the border were soft. But when I felt the stitchings around the click wheel hole I can see why there were alot of complaints of ipod scratching around there. The sitchings were a bit more rough aound the click wheel than it is around the screen. But from other reviews i have read, there were no scratches from long term use of the case.But i have nothing to worry about because I have kept the plastic adhesive sheet that came with the iPod. So I suggest to those who want to be cautious, try buying the adhesive protective sheet if you dont have it or you could just wrap your iPod in saran wrap.After just taking my iPod out it left some sticky residue on the back, ugh, took me forever to rub it off the edges but it still left some residue. I checked on the inside, on the sides with in the case there is a lining of glue...figures.But its still a good case. Guess you just have to fully cover your ipod front and back before putting it in.
The modem works well and installs easily.
This has been the perfect solution for us. I needed to replace an older model VCR/DVD combo player that died and this has been a great replacement. Yes, there is no tuner, but we do not need one for playing DVD and VHS tapes on my daughters television. The packaging and all other info on this unit clearly states there is no tuner so I do not understand some folks confusion there. The remote works just fine no issues and playback quality has been wonderfull. It would be nice if the VHS and DVD could both be hooked up through S-video, but this is a minor issue and if you read the specs before purchasing you know this. All in all this has been a great unit for the inexpensive price. If all you need is something low tech to play your VHS tapes and DVDs on a non-HDTV then I would recommend this unit.
PAY ATTENTION!You can get batteries like this for $10 if you shop around!Don't pay these outragious prices!Simple.......right?
I got really disappointed with this player. First of all, it is randomly/occasionally capable to write en memory cards. I have 2 memory cards: a 512MB Kingston which it sometimes, depending on this device humour, can write on it; and a 1GB Sandisk in which I could never write a single byte with this vulgar device.It also has a very poor functionality. It doesn't navigate folders, it doesn't show ID3 tags (song/artist)... and even buttons for handling volume and for tracking songs are the same!!In conclusion, this product is a real shame. Stay away!!
The cable works. I ordered the yellow one, cause yellow is my favorite color and I like everything to be yellow. The cord came and was actually mustard, not yellow. Kind of dissapointing. If I knew it wasn't really yellow, I would have just gotten a grey one.
I enthusiastically agree with H. Connelly of Pennsylvania about this product's value in a power outage such as winter storms regularly provide to Northern California. I can't think why the manufacturers don't market it as a safety product, especially for elderly people living alone: no more searching for candles, to say nothing of old jelly jars to set them in. Adding a reflector to each unit would make it even better. Seen as insurance, it's not expensive, and there's plenty of time to recharge between storms.
So glad there are companies out there that stock batteries for older cameras. This was just what I needed and it works great. Thanks to Amazon and the vendors.
As with all other pricy Monster Cable products, there are no published specifications (efficiency, bandwidth, etc.)
If you want a great swivel wall mount get this one. It's a piece of cake to mount if you have 2 people. Rock steady once mounted. Easy to move and stays in place. When it's against the wall you can't tell the difference compared to a static wall mount. Righ now attached to a 37" Panasonic plasma but will easily change when I upgrade. Can get close to 80 deg angle without a problem. Make sure your wires are long enough to move the unit around and that you don't hit the wall with the the corner of the TV.
I was only looking for the keyboard but couldn't find it without the set. This review is for the keyboard only since I haven't tried the mouse and don't plan to. I'm quite happy with the mouse I already have.I have used this keyboard for only 2 weeks. This is a first impressions review, not a long-term one.I am a programmer by profession and my Dell keyboard was getting old, noisy and needed increasingly more pressure on the keys. After doing personal research in several stores (Best Buy, Office Depot, etc) I decided that this was the keyboard. I purchased it on Amazon from tech_for_less_inc and was quite happy to pay 1/2 the price of the stores and receive my product with no troubles.The winner for me on this keyboard are the keys themselves. They are very quiet compared to many other keyboards and require less pressure also. As expected, the layout is full-sized QWERTY so no issues there. Other nice features are the low profile and the NEXT/BACK buttons that you can use by shifting your pinky finger over when using the web browser. I don't use the other buttons too much but I can say that they are set up in a logical and aesthetically pleasnig fashion that doesn't get in the way of normal typing operation.I have a few cons to speak of. None are all that irritating but worth mentioning. (1) I have yet to find any application in which I can use the scroll button on the left. Supposedly it lets you scroll in things like documents and web pages but it doesn't seem to work for me. (2) The "log off" button at the top left of the keyboard is useful to log all the way out of your user account (i.e. on Windows, such as what I use here at work). I had different expectations though, as I thought it would take me to the screen which allows me to switch users, not log me off completely. (3) Again, the log off button: it is a little close to the ESC key. I use the VI editor where the ESC key is used a lot. A few times now I have hit the log off button by mistake instead of the ESC key. I anticipate that with a bit more practice, this won't be an issue any more.Despite the cons, I give this 5 stars because it met or exceeded the expectations that are important to me for picking out a keyboard.
this product has good sound both in the earphones and out the mike. i wish the volume went a bit higher. its not a small headphone. its a but bulky and more importantly its a little too big for my head. i am a woman. maybe it fits men better? i use it for webcam-voice chat and have been told i sound crystal clear. it is quite comfortable (minus being a bit too large)and i can keep it on for a few hours no problem.i also use it to listen to media on my laptop. works well for that too.
I bought this speedlight because I needed something other than the on camera flash. I didn't want to spend a lot and I found this one in my price range. It does what it is supposed to do. It was a really good purchase.
2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ.I had to chop off some of the edges for it to fit correctly, otherwise, it worked and didn't give me too much trouble.
The same cables you would pay 3 or 4 times as much for from another store (and God only knows how much for the equivalent set of Monster Cables). Excellent Price!
These batteries are manufactured in China ( it says it all over the box and the product ). They are a truly generic product and have no company name written on them. But that's ok as they perform pretty good. I am not sure how much charge they really hold or if the Panasonic charger that comes with FZ20 can charge them up to their full capacity. However what I know is that they perform at least on par with the original Panasonic battery. I would have liked a double battery very much but even at the current level these batteries are worth the money. They are cheap and work well. Not much more that I could ask for.
Thos has got to be one of the longest cords I have ever purchased in my life... It works fine & I'm glad to have a cord long enough for me to be in bed while hooked up to the TV
I bought this amp to fit under the driver's seat of my 2000 CR-V. I had to cut the carpet and padding out from under the seat to clear the seat adjustment mechanisms, but it fits great and the glowing blue rails look pretty cool at night.I've got this hooked up to an Alpine head unit via preamp-outs and driving two pair of Infinity 6020 6.5" Component speakers. I cannot describe the difference in sound from the old Infinity shallow-mount coax speakers powered by the head unit. The bass is so deep and powerful with no clipping or bottom-out. The highs are crystal clear and not overpowering. It's hard to tell how much was due to the new amp or the new speakers (since I made both changes at the same time) but I now find myself looking for excuses to drive my car just so I can listen to music. The amp has plenty of features (both low and high pass x-overs and 4x, 3x, and 2x bridging for a variety of sub/sat setups. It is pretty large, but quite attractive, and the sheer amount of clean power is incredible. Highly recommended for loud clean sound; I have not tried this with big subs.
Very lightweight, sharp photos, a lot of versatility and easy to use. We are very happy with the purchase and would recommend this product to anyone.
I'm pretty happy with this notebook. No more heat than normal and very quiet. Even the rarely active fan is quiet. And the JBL speakers provide the best sound in any notebook on the market at any price. I upgraded the RAM to 512 and I think everybody should plan for that. I was lucky the included RAM was in one 256MB stick. I hate losing RAM in order to increase it. The video performance is adequate, the DVD playback and CDRW works well. Most of all, I've found the AMD Athlon CPU to be a very hardy chip. Intel CPUs between 1 & 2ghz, be they Celeron or Pentium4 are total dogs. So the Athlon CPU here is a real plus. I don't sweat the lack of firewire. Don't need it. And for the complaint of it having only one PS2 port: Its called USB, look into it.Complaints: I've found it heavier in practice than the specs lead me to believe. I wish it had a "real" video processor. That was the biggest trade off in getting this. But I did save several hundred dollars. And I've found that most games play well enough, at least with the detail on low. The screen is NOT the brightest. It is clear but can seem dim at times. Battery life is only 2.5hrs. The intractable Compaq software that takes up 6GB of space and is really difficult to remove. But it did come off and made the unit a much better leaner machine. It can take the integrated W200 multiport LAN module in the lid which is cool, but unless you need the one PC slot for something else, I would get a regular wireless card for much less.Overall, a solid notebook and an incredible value with the rebates. Not sure what I would think about this compared to other models at its list price. But for what I paid for it, it's a winner.
I am a grandmother who bought this item FIRST from Amazon for my granddaughter. The cd player did not work. Returned it and asked for a new one. DID NOT get a new one. form you, after a loooong time, and several contacts from me about a replacement, you sent the money instead. I try to order it again.. now you were out of that one. I had to buy the item from another vendor through AMAZON, MUCH MORE expensive. That machine worked for a week, after that a BAD noice is in the background of the CDs playing, and the karaokee DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, which was the main reason that I bought this particular one. ALAS...after one week there is NO POSSIBILITY to return the item to your vendor. So..my granddaugter is stuck with a BAD MACHINE that I payed a lot for. If you can do anything about this, I would be very happy,I asked for a replacement item from you, but you just refunded the money, if you had sent the item instead as I asked, this would not have happened. Sincerely HE
I installed the device in our yard in the area where the Gophers were digging.They have continued to dig, as close as 18" from the "Repeller"
We used two 15 dBi Pole-Mount Yagis and a pair ASUS RT-N12 hooked them up with a pair of TRENDnet TEW-L202 cables to connect two buildings about half a block a part together. Oh... there's a two story brick building in the way that completely blocks the line of sight. In the other location, we're getting 25-30% of the download speed, 15-20% of the upload speed and the same latency as the location with cable internet. One caution: make sure you update the ASUS NT-N12 units to the latest non-beta firmware (released in the middle of the year). The firmware of the units we received from Amazon had bugs that kept the unit in the other building from self-configuring as a repeater.
This is a great product! Works great and does the job I need it to do! It's cheap, and it does what it's supposed to do. I plug in my camera and then hooked up to my computer. Then it is donw. A perfect cable, and it is low profile. I had a Q-see cable that was white and hated that it stuck out like a sore thumb. Great product.Highly recommeded!
I am both a DJ and a very light sleeper, so protecting my hearing and having great comfort are both extremely important to me. These little guys are by far the best disposable earplugs I've ever come across (actually, I found them while doing "indoor parachuting" in Las Vegas, and took a few extra so I could look them up and buy them myself later). You won't find the hearing protection to be as good as the harder rubber plugs that are available, but it's close, and for sleeping they're very comfy.Just make sure you roll them up good and get them well into your ear canal. They're good for more than one use, but after a few weeks you'll notice they don't stay squished down, and it's a lot tougher to get them in your ear. That just means it's time for a new pair. So glad I found these.
Owners like the camera.The guy Kenneth made a valid observation. BoricuaTech is obviously not a native English speaker and makes distinctive errors. And your post indicates you are also him (I like Agatha Christie novels hee hee).To wit: "A week into of him taking some pictures (huh?), I also think he keeps creating up (huh?) these other people's names/accounts and reviews to attack reviewer "BoricuaTech"."anyhow, read the reviews from owners and not people who work for Nikon or Canon...
This backpack is surprising good! Let me see... I carry a pair of dress shoes, a pair of shorts, some socks, a heay 15" laptop, a bunch of change, a mouse and a 350+ page paperback, the plug and adapter for the laptop, some other cables and a small bottle of pills and this bag feels lighter than any bag I've used before. The strap that are on your back are made of the same material as the bag (not that harsh, tightly-woven material straps are usually made of).The capacity of this bag is amazing. I could probably fit a jacket or a medium sized bag of grocery on top of all the other stuff already in there. The bag also does great at keeping the laptop protected and safe against all the other objects I carry. You have tons of compartments to organize exactly how you want.If you want a serious high-capacity laptop bag that's comfortable and ready for anything you throw at it, this definitely fits the bill!The bag is also very water-resistant great for keeping your stuff dry on rainy days.If I had to list one con about it, I'd say I have a hard time getting it to stand in place. It likes to tip over but considering how big and how capable it is, it's no big deal.SURPRISINGLY GOOD!
I am very happy with this ink package! I only gave it 4 stars because I haven't checked out to many others!
I bought these earphones for jogging, after my run-of-the-mill Ipod earphones wore out. At first, I thought I had received the wrong earphones: tinny sound, no detectable additional bass. I considered returning them, but as I fiddled with them, I realized I had to push the bud well into my ear canal to get the full effect; which does provide good bass and decent sound. The "noise cancellation" is merely the result of the earbuds being pushed into the ear; I don't think there are any special electronics involved. I'm not sure the intrusiveness of the design is very good for my (or your) hearing long-term. It's also nearly impossible to keep the earphones in place while you're running. The best use I have found for them is on the plane: if you push them in and keep them clamped in you'll manage to somewhat drown out the roar of the jet engines. [Divx movies have notoriously low sound levels].Overall, I find most earphones to be vastly overpriced. These are no exception, but if you intend to use them while stationary, they will serve their stated purpose. If you're active, you may want to consider those nifty "over-the-ear" earphones engineered to stay in place as you move.
I received my zune yesterday and am very happy with it. The service on Amazon was excellent (as usual) and I received my zune 30gig the day after I ordered it. For 100 bucks it's definitely worth it. The computer I'm running it on isn't the best but I had no problem installing the software and formatting the zune. The zune software was very helpful and automatically scanned my whole computer getting all my music files. Because I buy mostly CDs I did not have digital cover art for most of my music. The zune software went online and found a lot of it. What it didn't find I got manually from Amazon and Pure Volume. I was not so happy in the picture and particularly, the video aspects of the zune. The pictures it got were only the jpg types but even with that it was a ton of pictures. I'm working on a family computer; I'm the only one who listens to music on it but certainly not the only one who stores pictures on it. I wish I could have manually retrieved the pictures. The video side was sadly lacking in types it would run. I need to learn how to convert my videos to their preferred format. Aside from that, the software was nice and easy to use. Also I went on the zune website and found a simple mod that allows my zune to work as an external hard drive. The zune charged quickly and after I synced all my music, all the videos I could, and some choice pictures I was ready to unplug the zune and use it. I was very pleased with the size, weight, and texture. The screen is a good size and is useful for viewing pictures and videos without straining your eyes. The controls were relatively easy to learn. In fact everything about the device (bar the quality of some of the cover-art) seems rather nice (note: I could not try the wifi for lack of knowing anyone with a zune). Overall, it's a solid multimedia player at a bargain price.
The Apple USB Modem is an inferior product. It will not reliably connect nor stay connected. You must derate the speed to 28K baud or lower to obtain a workable connection. In contrast, using a PC with an old serial modem on the same phone line provides consistently good connection of 44K baud or better, without connection problems.Additionally, the original modem delivered by Amazon was electronically defective. Apple did replace it with one that has not caused kernel panics, at least yet.
What a player! I can play SACD, DVD AUDIO, Region 2 dvd's, you name it. Great picture and sound. Best 230 dollars you can invest in your audio/video system.SNEED
Bought 5. All were difficult to get my computer to recognize which is why I rate it at 3. Each took several attempts and some tricks to access them. Not good if your PC skills are weak. Once you access the built in software, it is fairly easy to use and load pictures. For the price, it may be worth the extra effort.
I bought this used on eBay for pretty cheap. No remote was included. I bought this for just one thing: to watch VHS tapes via HDMI cable to my Onkyo receiver and Samsung TV. I think in the listing it mentioned the DVD player was flaky, I've tried it once or twice it seems to work okay. The HDMI option for the VHS is awesome and I'm completely happy with this feature. One idiotic thing that LG didn't include on the front of the unit is fast-forward and rewind buttons. The kids have been "blind-using" another VCR to rewind tapes (another unit that isn't hooked to a TV). I have finally found a remote control and ordered it from eBay and when I get that I'll hopefully have an easier time with controlling the unit. Maybe even find some other nice features I can try out on the unit. But it sure makes a nice picture out of crappy old VHS tapes so I'm totally happy.
Duplicate of init I purchased several years ago. Bought replacement because cost of battery almost as much as new unit.
I have used this camera so much!! You can make black and white video, fade in's, date, time, everything! It even has a digital still option. It is also small and convenient. Best camera I've ever purchased.
Just confirming the other 2k+ reviews. This product works perfectly and is just 2 bucks with free shipping to boot. Have no idea why other HDMI cables you find at e.g. Bestbuy go for at least 40 bucks. This product is simple and it works.I've only had it for a day and tested it for a few hours, so there may be issues down the line; but for now, very pleased
Fast delivery from Amazon, even the free way! Out of the package, run set up on base, hooked up base, run set up on remote, plug in adapter...on the net. Could not have been easier! Of course using Windows XP operating system didn't hurt.
I've had two of these units. Both worked fine for a year or so and then the receiver died. The other down side is the audible alarm is not specific, so you cannot program the unit to only alarm on certain critical events.
My six year old is always losing his DS charger, so its great to get a working replacement for under $4.00.
These worked great on my 2000 GMC jimmy front doors. Easy to remove factory ones with a drill and replace with these. Highly recommend for speaker upgrades.
this is a very versatile printer and fax it is used at home for my wifes business and also for me and supplies every thing we need to perform our duties in evertday life
As an amateur photographer I don't want to shell out big bucks for filters so I've always been a big fan of Tiffen filters. Their filters are of good quality and the price is good for us amateur photographers.
I bought this cordless mouse to match my Toshiba black notebook, it is a perfect fit, and the mouse is quite easy to use and light even after installed the 2 AAA battery inside the mouse. The mouse fits my hand perfectly.The accuracy of the mouse is quite good, and the battery life seems to be good, it will last at least 6 months.Highly recommend.
I was intrigued by having one of these since I thought it sounded like a good combination - the ability to control the ipod connected to my stereo from any room. The reality was disappointing since it never worked. I followed all the directions very carefully, and I even checked that the firmware was up to date and tried resetting it to factory defaults. Unfortunately it would not function. The iPod would play fine in the base, and the remote would power up but would never show anything from the iPod and only a few of the buttons functioned.It's impossible to give a fair review when the item is dead on arrival, but one thing I did notice - it puts out a wicked high-pitched whining noise when the remote is functioning. The documentation says that this is normal - but I consider it unacceptable in an audio item.
This is a must have for kids! This allows them to charge their MP3 player without having to use the computer for charging.
This lens is very sharp, and easily the best EF-S lens I have used. However, I regret to say that I tried two copies of this lens and there are some serious problems. The first copy caused my 30D to have an "er99" error when at 55mm. The second copy backfocused sigificantly. On top of that BOTH copies got a substantial amount of dust on the front element after just a couple shoots. There seems to be a quality control issue on this lens, which is very unforunate because optically it performs very well. Canon should have sealed it better and tested compatibility more. If you aren't in love with the EF-S lineup and don't need IS or USM then I would seriously consider the Tamron 17-50mm over this.
The radio was $25 less than list, plus free shipping. But what I received was a repackaged radio (with a noticeable ding on the top), none of the usual careful Sony packaging inside the box, all the separate parts rewrapped sloppily, AND NO INSTRUCTION BOOK nor any of the usual unpacking warnings and explanations.The radio seems fine and sounds fine. But I can't program it without the instructions. The radio was sold by Amazon but shipped from Target. I will keep it if Amazon, or Target, will furnish the instructions.I've ordered electronics, snow-blowers, vacuum cleaners, radios and TVs from Amazon (as well as a steady stream of books and CDs, new and used.) This is the first time I've ever been disappointed. jimdoyle56
We purchased this unit 2 1/2 years ago. Within the first 6 months, and still under warranty, a pwb assembly had to be replaced due to electronic failure. Now, 2 years later and no longer under warrantee another electronic failure has occurred rendering the unit useless.Messages to JVC have remained unanswered.I would strongly suggest that if you are looking for a DVD/VCR player/recorder that you learn from my experience and go with a vendor other than JVC.
I got this cable because the wifi in my apartment building isn't very reliable. I have an ethernet box in my room but not in the living room. This definately reaches from my room to the living room. Since there are 7 of us living here, everybody uses the cord on their laptops. The only thing is that the plastic covering is starting to tear a little. I have had it for 3 weeks so far and it is just starting to tear. Other than that I really like it. It is very good quality for the price.
This print server has a personality and life of its own. I have it hard wired to my main computer via a switch, and that works fine. But it drops connectivity with the remote computers for no apparent reason and at no predictable time interval. Power cycling the Print Server remedies the situtaion for a while, but I can be sure the connection will drop again soon. No computer is more than 30 ft from the Server, so there seems to be no excuse. The only good thing is that the kids' computers are the ones losing the connection, so I'm saving on ink $$!
This is now my go-to bag. It has excellent build quality and it's pretty much the perfect size. I really like the style and the way it fits, staying very close to my body, and it it easy to pull around to the front.I have mine holding my Digital Rebel with my 70-200 4L, 50mm 1.8, EFS 60mm, and Kit lens. That pretty much fills up the main comparment. The front pocket is big enough for all of my accessories (except flash).I have only 2 minor gripes. 1: The color is a little different than in the online images. 2: The shoulder strap starts off nice and wide, but becomes very thin by the time it reaches my shoulder. Carrying it fully loaded can start to bother my shoulder after a few hours. I think i'm going to have to try to add some padding or widen the strap myself somehow. This shouldn't be a problemif you have lighter gear.It's probably the best value bag i have seen.
I use this on hiking trips to get shots of my bf and me together at the summit of mountains. Way better than a self-timer b/c you can move around and don't have to keep setting up the camera. BUT if you are not using this for self-portraits be aware that it needs to be pointed at the front of the camera... that may bother some people.
Zoom is simply the best manufacturer of modems. They have the best hardware, the best software, and dynamite tech support. Most modems have a seven year warranty, which often out-lives the computer they are attached to. If you like blinking lights, you won't be disappointed with Zoom's external modems. This V.92 has fourteen (14) LED's. Do you need to know what they are? Not really; it just looks cool. What is important is this modem blows away my old 56k modem for speed of both data and fax. It installed into Win2K without rebooting. I just changed my DUN's to reflect the new modem drivers and I was logged back into my ISP in less than four minutes (two minutes to plug/un-plug, two minutes in device manger and DUN). Zoom has always been a painless installation and I always get their external modems so I can watch da blinking lights.
I have purchased two of these and used them at every one of my wedding shoots as a videographer. They are small but powerful for the pag video light. I have moved out of video and doing more photography, but I carry my pag light and battery with me for dark areas and back lighting for things such as first dance. I recommend the Pag light and battery pack.
25 ft of cable for under $6 is well worth it. Compared to over $100 at the store you can afford to buy a few of these.
THIS REVIEW IS PRETTY LATE. I WANTED TO GIVE IT SEVERAL MONTH'S OF EVALUATION BEFORE I POSTED A REVIEW. I LIVE IN A VERY FRAGILE ELECTRICAL ZONE. THE UTILITY COMPANY HAS LET THE HARDWARE INFRASTRUCTURE GO TO POT OVER THE PAST 20+ YEAR'S! WITH NO EXAGERATION,.....IVE LOST POWER ON 13 OCCATION'S DURING 2006. THESE 13 WERE FOR NO LESS THAN 30 MIN'S, AND SEVERAL WERE IN THE HOUR'S RANGE. I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX AND IM A 2-WAY RADIO ENTHUSIAST, PLUS I ALWAY'S HAVE SOME SORT OF POLICE SCANNER RADIO RUNNING TO KEEP MY WIFE AND I APRISED OF OUR LOCAL HAPPENING'S. WHENEVER AN OUTAGE IS WEATHER OR MASSIVE IN NATURE, I ALSO HAVE A 10" LCD / DVD TV PLAYER, AND WITH ALL THE MENTIONED ITEM'S HOOKED UP TO THE CYBERPOWER 1200 IVE HAD JUST CRAZY INSANE RUNTIME'S !!! USED CONSERVATIVELY, THIS LITTLE GEM WILL PROVIDE HOUR'S OF ELECTRICITY. IT'S BEAUTIFULLY CONSTRUCTED, AND WITH IT'S BRIGHT BLUE DISPLAY, EVERY REALAVANT PIECE OF ELECTRICAL INFO IS AT YOUR FINGERTIP'S. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THE CYBERPOWER 1200, I HAVE SEVERAL UPS SYSTEM'S IN OUR HOME FOR VARIOUS APPLICATION'S AND I RATE THIS UNIT THE BEST I OWN, WITH A BELKIN UNIT 2ND. IN CLOSING, I WANTED TO ADD THAT THIS UNIT ALSO HAS VOLTAGE REGULATION, WHICH WILL MAINTAIN THE AC VOLTAGE AT OR AROUND 118-120 VOLT'S EVEN IN BROWNOUT OR HIGH SPIKE SCENARIOS. I WISH EVERYONE READING ANY OF MY REVIEW'S THE BEST OF HEALTH TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AS WELL AS GOOD SPIRIT'S. RESPECTFULLY, FRANK.
There are much cheaper cables to be found, but I thought I would go with the Monster THXI100-F08NF THX Certified TOslink Fiber Optic Audio Cable just to make sure I was getting the best sound from my Sony surround sound system. The sound is flawless!
This Fuji S700 is my 4th Digital Camera. The first was a HP that started messing up within the first week. I swapped that out for a Fuji which gave me years of reliable service. I gave that to friend a few years ago when I bought a Panasonic that had more bells and whistles. She is still using the Fuji I gave her. The Panasonic developed a quirk with the on/off switch and I went back to Fuji with the S700.All I gotta say is, WOW! This S700 far exceeds my expectations. It has more features than I'll ever use and is very user friendly. Even a newbie will easily be able to use it right out of the box. It has the looks and feel of a sturdy SLR and is extremely well balanced. That make is easy to take quality no jitter pics. Both the view finder and LCD screens are remarkably bright and easy to see even in the brightest conditions out side. The pop up flach is unique and does the best job I've ever experienced with eliminating red eye. For those of you who have Dogs and/or Cats, you know that even with red eye eliminator set on most cameras, the eyes of your pet will still have that piercing glow. Not so with the Fuji S700! My Puppy Zoe's eyes are the beautiful soft natural Brown even with the flash. Rae my Cat's deep Green eyes look deep and green wvwn with the flash. The Vid setting takes amazinly great Video for a multi function Camera. You can get up to 45 minutes of Vid on a 2 gig SD card. The audio is even exceptionally good for a Camera. One feature that knocked off my socks is the battery discharge feature. I was able to completely discharge some NIMH batteries that were destined for the recycle bin due to not keeping a charge. That resulted in them now holding a complete charge again! I can go on and on about the wonders of this camera. Oh yeah, the manual. It's detailed and leads you through the use and functions in a logical, easy to understand step by step process. One of the best written manuals I've ever seen. Yes, there are better ones on the market but they are many times the cost of the Fuji S700. I could go on and on singing the praises of the Fuji S700 but will conclude in saying that I'm beyond pleased with it.
I purchased this in April, its worked great since...I was suprised with the low amount of RAM that came with it like everyone else. I bought a GB stick and it runs smooth now. The only problem I had with this came in the last week (9/10). My screen is 'blacking' out on me and is unusable...Toshiba support ruled it as a hardware issue, as did I and now I have to either ship it back or bring it to a repair shop. Excellent product I just wish this didn't happen so quickly!
We have had this camera for about a year. We wanted an inexpensive camera but buying this was a big mistake. The picture quality is terrible and now it is not even working. We have a Canon Powershot A60 as well and have been very happy with the performance. I would not recommend this Polaroid camera to anyone.
I bought one of these last year for my daughter. She was afraid to ride in the car after a recent accident. This took that fear right away! It keeps her mind busy on the movie instead of on the road. The included travel bag is easy to install We switch it from car to car all the time. The fact that it comes with two sets of headphones is great for when she has friends along. My boyfriends son liked it so much that we bought him one for Christmas this year. When we go to Grandma'a house we plug it into her TV so we can watch DVD's on the TV screen (she only has a VCR). This is a very good buy all around.
The building I live in was built decades ago. When I decided to replace my existing round phone jack plates I couldn't find any in the local hardware store. It seems they only carried the square type. Well I was happy to find out that these round phone jack plates fit into my existing phone jack terminals from decades ago. All I had to do was open the screws on the front covers and replace with these new ones. I left the original metal frame that the plastic cover screws into untouched.
I use this to extend power from my UPS to several devices. You don't want to use a power strip with an on/off switch in this situation. Perfect for the job.
A must if you do any traveling. The battery doesn't charge long enough for trips. Also lets you charge much faster than through your computer.
fast shipment, high quality product, very fast respond to email, excellent customer service, I will recommend them to every one
Really will hold about 300 songs at very high quality of sound. Pretty easy to use once you get it set up. I use rhapsody service and it functions well with that. the ear buds are a bit large, but have great sound. There are some times when it will have to be reset, and if you are using rhapsody "to go" you will have to "relicense" any tracks that are from that service. Really just involves hooking it up and then right clicking on the zen icon on left and only takes a few seconds, but won't work well if you do not reacquire license occasionally. Biggest complaint is that if you are impatient it can freeze up. I have since learned to not be impatient with it and it works much more smoothly. Holds a charge pretty well by my account. You really should go to amazon and purchase one of the skin/armband combos that go with it.
not much to say everything was packed nicley, arrived on time everythign worked the camera bag is very nice lots of padding besides that i would recomend it
What I expected for a mildly used cassette Transcriber. Can't find many of them these days, since the new USB pedals and transcription software are becoming more popular.Good little machine.
The new material the cord is made from is terrible and literally turns to mush - mine survived about 3 months.The old models were great everyday headphones with decent sound and a good design. Do yourself a favor and read the full story in the August 10 review by Tavi down below.For now i'd avoid these unless you can be sure you're getting the old model.
Needed batteries for the dead ones in my vtech cordless phones. Have since replaced and let charge. I have been using these batteries for a while now and they still hold a charge for a long time. Would buy again. A+
Bought these as an alternate to another set of headphones I'd worn out that went around the back of the neck. Price was great and they sound fine. I do prefer the around the neck style for what I use them for but the price couldn't be resisted. I'd recommend these.
I thoroughly enjoy using my p712 camera. It is easy to use and takes great pictures.
I bought this for a recent trip to the Caribbean where I'd obviously be in the water a lot and it worked perfectly! Some of my favourite pictures are ones I took while my camera was in this case. The price is a bit more than I wanted to pay but relative to how much I bought my camera for a few years back, it was fair pricing. The only thing I regret is buying those disposable underwater "cameras" on a previous trip instead of this case!
they are sturdy, have decent sound quality and fit my enormous noggin. Also, I note that they seem to almost completely seal you off from outside sounds, like the telephone or somebody talking to you-- a good thing in my estimation, although I suppose others may not care for this aspect.
I'm very glad with this purchase. It's and excelent product and not expensive for which it is worth. I have search on the web many backpacks and this is the best.
This is a great product and it does exactly what the manufacture states it will do. Kodos on bringing us a great product!!!
You can't reach to high with these. but it is nice it doesn't required a power line (uses USB).
After much deliberation I decided to puchase the 30 GB version of the Archos player. The reasons I chose this over the competition include:Nice screenTouch screenReputation to play everythingUnit sizeCostAfter using it for 20+ hours, I've come up with a short list of pros and cons:Pros:Screen IS great. Any reasonably formatted video looks fantasticAudio sounds great. While it wasn't very loud in a large pair of reference headphones, it sounds much better than my last gen iPod.Ability to output video to television through the docking station is NICE.Wireless works great. I plug it into the DVR station, sit down on the couch, use the remote to access the shared folder on my PC and seamlessly stream my video to my television.Battery life is long enough for a NY-CA flight...roughly 5 hrs of play time.Cons:To really get good use out of the player you need to buy a few additional things. The AC3 codec is a must, as many videos are encoded with AC3 sound. The web browser would be nice, but is not a necessity, and a docking station is a nice add on. $20 for the media codec, $30 for the browser, $99 for the docking station...adds up.If I had it to do all over again, I'd buy it again in a hearbeatYEARS LATER my product is dead. The battery won't even hold a charge enough to turn the unit on when it's plugged in on the docking stattion. See ya later, Archos!
A friend suggested that I buy a jump drive-- I confess I hadn't heard of these things before. I did some research on the internet about what kinds of jump drives are available and settled on the Lexar. (I read reviews of different products on amazon.com and this helped make up my mind!). I just love the Lexar Jump Drive Elite. I've been using a Zip drive for years and this is so much easier! And, let's face it: the tiny size is certainly a big plus. The only negative thing about the Lexar Jump Drive Elite? I wish it came with a lanyard!
The case looks great and seems well made. It is divided into two sections. One for accessories; flash cards, tape. The other side is for the camera which is still very large for miniDV camcorders. I would of liked to see the camera side smaller for a tighter more secure fit, and the accessory side larger.
I purchased the armband as I am outside gardening a lot, use a blue tooth ear piece so I don't have to put my hands (which may be dirty) on my phone if I receive a call. Thought the armband would be a great idea as it has a clear plastic front that you can see through and identify your caller prior to answering.Unfortunately using this item while outside and if the sun is out it causes moisture inside the case and fogs up the plastic front(not good for the phone). Plus body heat from your arm also cases the case to collect moisture. Could not see the screen on my touch phone through the plastic case and as condensation gathered inside had to take the phone out to prevent moisture damage. Very disappointing as I thought if it worked correctly it would be a great way to safely have my cell phone outside in the garden without worrying about getting it dirty or dropping out of my pocket. I have a Pantech Ease cell phone.
I purchased the Palm m100 after much thought. I know that it is limited, however, all I really wanted to do was get rid of the large paper planner/address book. This takes care of exactly that. I can keep it in my purse, not along WITH my purse. It is easy to put in my pocket and take to meetings or make notes as needs arise. I am a librarian and have all the access to e-mail that I can handle so I was not looking for a handheld to provide more of it for me. If I decide that I need/want more from a handheld my mom has put claims on the &quot;little computer thingy&quot;, as she calls it.
I purchased this to use in the bedroom with my tv. this works great while the wife is sleeping and the headphones surround the ears to block out snoring or any other noises in the room. The cord is long enough to go around the edge of the room and to keep from being tripped by.
I have a horrible memory. Often, I would think of something while driving home from work, and then forget it before I got there. That's one reason I decided to pick up this voice recorder. The other reason being that I sometimes write reviews of casinos and I thought it would be easier to talk into a recorder while walking around instead of scribbling everything down.I used it on a recent trip and everything worked great. The manual is a little daunting at first, but the basic operation is easy. Hit record, talk, hit stop. That's about it. I didn't use an external mic and the sound quantity is good just using the internal mic. The buttons are well defined and easy to use. I even like the little pouch it came with.I didn't try transferring files to my PC as I really don't have a use for that right now. So I can't speak about that.The only complaint I can think of is no back light for the display. I understand that adding a back light would increase weight and decrease battery life. And when I got it, I knew it didn't have a back light and didn't think it would be much of a problem. But I was surprised at how many times I had trouble seeing the screen in low light situations. If you're using this at meetings, you won't have a problem at all. But carrying it around, you might run into a situation where you just can't see the screen. But again, with the simple 'hit record, talk, hit stop', you should be OK. Just don't expect to do anything fancy in low-light that would require viewing the screen.Other than that, neat little recorder.
I recently purchased this ipod model based on the soon-to-be released photo / camera connector from Apple. I take a lot of digital pics and the upload functionality would be a great use for me. If you're thinking about an ipod photo this is currently the best one to buy because:1. It's only $30 more than the 30 GB photo.2. You get 10 more gigs, dock, av cables, and fire wire.You would spend way more getting these "accessories" seperately. None of the 4G second version photo comes with the extras. Stop thinking and buy now.
We have had the HP 1600 in our busy 911 fire emergency communications center for years. It is used (and abused) on a 24/7/365 basis by all the dispatchers for both business and personal printing. It has made what I would guess to be thousands of copies and is still making perfect copies. The ink cartridges last a long time and everyone loves it. The printer was purchased in April, 2005, and will be five years old in two months. It is amazing, given the hard and constant use it has been subjected to. I wish I knew if a current HP printer has taken its place, as I would buy one for my home.
I purchased this lens through the Green Hill Camera Amazon Store. This is a very nice lens. It worked well on our trip to Yellowstone. Our pictures are still sharp at maximum focus even when blown up.
I'm fully satisfied with this great lens. It's a top pro lens and it is nice to work with it. Not cheap but much favourable than in europe where I come from. High commended to all Olympus E users.
I just got this on Friday after Thanksgiving at a local music retailer. I got it for 2 reasons: it is tiny (it fits anywhere) and it plays jpg files if burned onto a CD-R. It would be fine as a "slide show" player for CD-Rs of digital camera images. It does that very well with full on screen menus of the full file and folder names. The remote allows forward and backward viewing of all image files as fast as you can press the button; or just let it run through the sequence.And it also plays DVD movies and all the other media listed in the description. It offers slow motion in both directions for VCDs also. It has volume control on the remote.
I bought this mic to use while gaming since I use stereo headphones, I love it. The mic picks up and transmits my voice clearly and without any issues.Logitech makes some good products, and this is one of them, it's cheap and works well for what it's designed for. The cosmetic and artistic design is really unique and cool too, and the microphone arm goes up and down too.Would I recommend this product? Yes! It's a good microphone, not that expensive, and has a mute button that's easy to press on and off with a light signalling if the mic is on or off too.
I did a lot of soul searching through bestbuy, Circuit City, Amazon, bizrate, anywhere you can look for the best rating cameras. I visited stores a few times to look for a good deal and test out the cameras, picture quality and ease of use were my main concern. Most of the cameras i tried even the pricier ones didn't begin to compare with the pictures taken by Sony. Catch-22 after window shopping i finally decided the best one out there was the Sony W50, all around including price and when i gave the go to purchase it, the store didn't have the camera available. Turns out this is the bestselling camera (for a good reason). All the subsequent stores i visited, you had to preorder this camera. This camera is great!
After returning a 32&quot; Sharp for poor quality and researching reviews for televisions, I opted for the Toshiba. Trying to keep my cost to $500 or below, I thought I was shopping for the 32&quot; Toshiba. Well, well, well, when I went to Best Buy, there it was...the 36&quot; Toshiba for $499!! I've been watching this tv for a week and I think it rocks! I keep looking for problems because it seems too good to be true but, so far, it has been perfect and the quality far exceeds the other inexpensive sets. For the money, you CANNOT beat this television!!
this system is not worth what they charged for it,poor sound,wish i had not brough it
I ordered and received this sound card in a speedy fashion. Within a half hour I had it installed and operating. Seems to be just what I expected and needed. Sounds good and operates just fine so far... Reliability is hard to determine this soon, but no problems yet..
I was a bit weary from reading some of the mixed reviews, but many of the positive reviews out-weighed the possible risk. With having the remote for a week now, I must say that it was a great purchase. I also recently bought an Sony RM-VL610B remote and am pleased with that purchase as well. The AX1400 is more advanced than the VL610B in terms of macros and XPRESS buttons.Products used on:Vizio 47" LCDSony CT100 Sound BarSony DVD PlayerVizio Blu-Ray PlayerSharp Aquos LCDLiving Room IR Dimming Recessed LightingSA Digital Cable BoxSA DVRThe Pros:-Despite a previous review stating the software does not work on Vista, it DOES. There is an updated version on the Sony esupport site and you can get the drivers from the disc that comes with the AX1400.-was easy to set up basic functions and learn where needed. Setting up the macros and express functions took a little bit, but once you do and if you are moderately tech savvy, it will offers you a great amount of features and programing options.-learned all my existing remotes with ease and if it didnt have a function you can add it....I had to learn my Insignia Blu-Ray player functions, but 99% of the universal remotes do not have the Insignia Blu-Ray player codes.-It has replaced all my remotes in the living room and the master bedroom..with the exception of the PS3...but with a cheap IR PS3 remote receiver, I will have some of that functionality.-the OLED and backlight aspects are great functions and programmable as well.The Cons:-Its not a small remote..its a bit on the bigger side, but not outrageous for that matter either. Its the trade-off for having a decent OLED screen and a good amount of buttons..which is a plus when wanting to have as many feature buttons from your various factory remotes...not to mention giving you "spare" buttons to program as you like-Its not a cheap remote, but definitely not the most expensive either...-Sometimes it likes to be directly aimed at the units to be operated, but I have seen worse and better.Overall a great advanced remote..if you want something that offers a good level of functionality and can accept a slight learning curve for the advanced functions, you will not be disappointed! It handles basic functions well too....
C'mon - this is ridiculous. I just bought it. Great unit. Reason I bought was for audio quality. Can't use any of my WMA Lossless? If I had realized that, I would've just bought an iPod for the inferior audio quality. Also, it takes forever to upload it.
This little device is everything I needed to keep appts and contacts, and more. It is smalland light enough to carry in a purse easily. And I love the flexicase as it keeps it from fallingout of pockets and purses while protecting it. My husband and I have different colors so wecan easily spot which is who's.
This was purchased for medical dictation, but the record button is apparently hard to engage so half of what she dictates is missing.
We were initially excited about this product since it seemed to fit our needs as a combination AM/FM radio, CD, and DVD player, in a very compact size that perfectly fit our entertainment center. After setting it up for the first time, we were surprised when the DVD tray wouldn't eject after the first week. Thinking that we would get it repaired, but still needing a mini-system, we ordered a second system, expecting to re-deploy the first to another room. The second system worked for about a month until, lo and behold, the same problem occurred! Perhaps it was a coincidence, but fool me once, shame on you - fool me twice, shame on me. We won't be fooled again. The only reason I've given it 2 stars instead of 1 is that the quality of the sound is quite good.
great headphones battery last for weeks, i use them at least 2 hours every night listening to music or gaming
Well, it is beautiful... I will give it that. I guess that is worthy of a 1 out of 5. If amazon gave me a choice though, I would have given it I a zero! I got to step six on its assembly (placing the counterweight on the tone arm). Not only does it not even come close to fitting, trying to "screw the counterweight on counter-clockwise", resulted in breaking off the rear portion of the tone arm. What a pile of $500 garbage! It is, literally, useless to me now and will be making its way into my dumpster in a few minutes... I should have known better than to stray from my good luck with the Rega RP-1... Avoid this s***pile at all costs!
I like HP printers because you get a new printer head with every cartridge you install. This printer is just fine for your normal printing and scanning needs. It's a little updated from my older HP and the software is more user friendly. The picture printing is nice and the speed of printing is great. Nice for a quick copy too. A ++ Would recommend this printer!
At my company, everybody has an office, so we needed a quick, inexpensive way to communicate with each other. Our phones are not capable of handling intercoms, so we needed another option. This product works great for us. Setup was quick and easy, now when we want somebody to stop by, it's a quick push of a button. The reception could stand to be a little better, but for our purposes, it's just fine. I'm about to order four more for the rest of our offices.P.S. I received a quote for installing a full wired intercom system that was over $3,000. So at this price, this intercom system is a bargain.
This battery won't hold a charge! That's what I get for buying no-name batteries. I'll buy name-brand from now on, I guess.
We bought this and the electric cord that comes out is only a few inches long and on top. Can't use without an extension cord which would look really stupid if used indoors in our living room. What a peiece of crap. One of the worse products ever purchased. Throwing it in trash, will never buy a Stinger brand product ever again as long as I live. Totally stupid design.
I honestly couldn't believe that they had this big of a card for such a low price! Great speed, great performance. Works flawlessly with my Canon Powershot SD750
The smc2435w is a great card. Even with 128-bit WEP, I consistently connected at 22mbps via the smc2404bwr router thoughout the house and outside on the deck. I didn't bother to test the range any further and am too lazy to try the 256-bit WEP with its fifty-something characters code.Important Note: I had to upgrade to XP SP1 to install the card.
I have found the sound quality on these ear buds to be much better than others, which I find to be tinny. I like more bass than most which these buds don't achieve but overall I am satisfied with their sound. I have used them on a daily basis for a month and a half, they seem to be durable although I'm not too rough on them. I've used them several times while running and have not had an issue with them falling out. Very good product for the price paid, which was around $30 including shipping.
Worked much better than Samsung models until now. Less than 90 days after I purchased it, the unit freezes up. First none of the buttons (remote or on the unit) will work - ie can't change channels or get the menu; then, no signal whatsoever.
As a person trying to start a small battery based business I found the information in the book quite helpful.It was a little advanced in some respects for some one of my knowledge level but I learned a lot in reading it. The author was clearly trying to promote Cadex products not a bad thing,but somewhat slanted in his employers direction.
Just make sure you have something that takes it. It works fine, just not in my camera or mp3 player, they have 1 gig limits.
I simply love this camera! So easy to use, great resolution, no film, CD hold lots of high quality shots! I printed some pics from the first day and Sony Imagestation suggested enlargements 20x30 in size as the maximum! ...
Corsair Means Quality You Can TrustWorks right off the bat and the laptop feels like a new machine.Corsair is a quality manufacturer.
The purpose of a computer lock is to discourage a sticky-fingered wanderer from making off with your portable computer (and the almost-complete term paper within it). This device works nicely. It would require a noisy commotion to separate the computer from the heavy wooden desk when they are bound together with this lock. I initially wondered why it was designed so the key could only be removed when the lock was locked. This seemed to be a nuisance (need to dig the key out to put the lock on the computer) but then I recalled the mischief potential of an unlocked padlock abandoned in a school locker room. I now think requiring the key for locking is a good idea that should be applied to more locks of the sorts used in schools.
Great sound, much better comfort than most. Wires seem a little fragile.Best buy for the price.
after 40 years of photography this may be the best strap i ever owned. i have the regular straps by this company and i don't like them they may be soft rubber, but they slip and stretch from camera weight . another good thing is that the strap clicks in to the quick release parts already on the camera from the other strap. a great feature. nothing is more frustrating than putting on a camera strap.well done
The Retrospect software included with this hard drive is not for the novice. I've used a Western Digital external hard drive successfully for my Windows computer, but after a several hours of fiddling with the software I still haven't achieved a successful backup on my Mac. WD customer support for the Mac has been useless; the software supplier, EMC, wanted $70 to consider my questions.
Like the title says, it's a good set for what you pay. If you are looking for a solid professional quality set of earbuds or headphones, this is not it. You are paying less then $20 for a set of earbuds that do what they're suppose to do, deliver sound. I find that the sound quality is adequate for that price range and low profile form and shape of the bud make them great for just throwing in your pocket. The only issues I've had with them include loss of sound in an ear and parts of the wire pulling out of the plug, earbuds and union (fairly standard issues with any earbud or headphone). They last a few months at best and than are falling apart or are rendered useless. At less than $20 you should consider these disposable. If you are looking for a one time investment, these are not the earbuds for you.
I did a lot of research on the internet and decided on trying these after trying and being disappointed in a few other brands. These fit comfortably and don't move or pop out of my ears when I'm running. I like the way the pods are pitched slightly forward which gives you very good sound. Having just the single cable and useful clip keeps it from getting in your way. Now if they would only come out with a few additional color choices, that would be great.
These tweeters are great! however if you were wondering it does not come as a pair. When you order this you will receive only one. Some other tweeters can be bought in pairs these however cannot be. Besides that wonderful surprise in my box these tweeters have been great. Can't wait to hear them once they have been broken in.
Had an old netgear that suddenly started only sending signal to one device at a time and randomly restarting, so I decided to search for a new router. Finally settled on this one and it was a great choice. Super easy to set up, I think I had the new switched in for the old in about 10 minutes including unboxing. Nice accessibility to the more commonly used features and some decent online tutorials to do some more advanced stuff. Can't speak to the range because all of my wireless devices are within 3 adjacent rooms, but it at least gets all of them even though it's very poorly positioned (sitting on top of the modem, about a foot off of the floor behind a filing cabinet). Almost no negative things to say!
I purchased not one set but 2 sets for a total of four speakers in upgrading my home conema system and I have to say these speakers are highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade their sound system whether it's a 5.1 or the newer 7.2 version. The packaging shows the companies pride in their products offering tremendous performance and quality in their sound. The bi-polar desgin reverberates the sound in more then one direction making them perfect for side surround and back surround making the Dolby surround EX function perfect . The price for two at around $120.00 is extremly affordable and in purchasing four I felt I was one step ahead in upgrading to the 7.2 channel sound effect for my home cinema. Highly valued and recommended. A sure fire can't miss purchase and I can't imagine anyone being disapointed in thier performance. Price is important but price plus quality is awesome. Thanks Fluance for being in the sound, speaker market-place. I certainly would not hesitiate in purhasing future sound products from Fluance in the future. You just have to make sure your speakers are calibrated correctly and these allow you to be up and running. Very happy in these speakers.
This product does a great job! I hooked the RF Link transmitter end of the system to my Directv receiver in the basement and the RF Link receiver end to my bedroom tv on the third floor of the house. This means that the signal penetrates through two floors, three walls, and a lot of furniture, etc, in between. The RF Link receiver sits right next to a 2.4 GHz WiFi antenna and the RF Link transmitter is right next to the central console of a 5.8 GHz cordless multiple handset system but I don't have any interference problems to/from those systems. The RF Link system uses a 5.8 GHz frequency but it has 4 channels so as to avoid interfering with your cordless phones. As others have mentioned, the manual that comes with the system provides very little detail. I'd say that the key is to point the antennas at each other. Also, unlike other reviewers, I was able to get the remote control extender to work despite the distance between the units. I placed the remote control extender mouse directly in front of the Directv receiver's IR eye and pointed the remote control antennas on the RF Link transmitter and receiver units at each other. Using my remote control upstairs, I am able to change channels on the Directv receiver in the basement by pointing at the IR eye on the RF receiver unit upstairs. The RF Link receiver unit converts the IR signal sent from the remote control to the RF Link receiver unit into a RF signal which is then sent to the other RF transmitter Link unit connected to the Directv receiver downstairs. So the key point is that you have two antennas on the two RF units, one for the audio/visual signal and one for the remote control extender. Both of them have to be directed at each other. I'd highly recommend this system to anyone who wants to avoid running cables, drilling through walls, or buying/leasing another satellite/cable receiver box.
Received the card just days after I delivered it - very quick delivery. I should have been weary when it came in a static bag, inside a USPS Flat Rate Box (Not the Mfg Box as displayed here). Installed it into a PC and installed the drivers. Immediately received a code43. tested it on two other PC's - same thing.Code 43 is a windows code for hardware failure.Basically, this card is just a nice looking paperweight.Not happy, and for the price -it's just not worth the hastle of paying shipping to return it.Lesson Learned - always buy new - otherwise you never know what piece of junk you will get.First and Last from THIS buyer.
bought this from wolf camera and was very satisfied with the result. during my first use, on my canon 28-135 lens, i was amazed the results were almost identical to my other polarizer which cost $115. the other polarizer that i replaced it with was the one that i bought over the internet from hong kong which is more of an ND filter than a polarizer. i have also tried other polarizer in the $40 price range but this one is better.
Toshiba may make good products, but their support is the worst i have ever come across. They have lost my laptop for over a month now and do not care a lick about it. They're tech support team is in Turkey and they dont care a thing about anybody. They kept hanging up on me and refused to help me saying it will take some time. When i called back- no one knew anything and had zero updates. DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS! Get a Gateway or Dell instead...two companies that actually care about their customers.
These cables do NOT have the protective clip cover shown in the picture. It was the whole reason I bought them over another type. The ends are tight to fit into the RJ-45 jack. I would NOT buy these again. The only two things I look for in a cable are flexibility and the cover on the ends, These are stiff cables with poor quality ends.
The most for the money in a tv/vcr combo! Purchased 2 for kid's rooms - ages 10 &amp; 11, last Xmas. Not a single problem. Easy to run, great b/i alarm clock to fm radio! Takes kid wear &amp; tear like a champ! Bought 2 more this yr. for their parents, they liked so much. They kept grounding the kids and taking the tv to their room, so got them their own. Now that's a recommendation! A bit more in price, but worth it.
It's a battery. Not much to say. It works and it charges and it provides about the same performance as the battery that came with the camera. Time will tell all about its performance.
Go through these tapes fast!Nice to have 6 tapes at this good price.Good quality.They work well for my home movie purposes.
i dunno why so many people gripe about there not being an optical zoom on the camera. you can still take pictures from far away, and, even though you cant zoom in while you're taking them, after you take the picture you can zoom on in. its not that hard. i for one have never had to use an optical camera, and i never felt the need to. if you're gonna take pictures from that far away, get closer. anyway, this camera i bought a month ago and i love it. i take it with me everywhere and take candid shots. the recharcheable battery pack that comes with this is a major plus. usb connection is easy. only bad thing is that it comes with a measly 16mb card, i bought a 128mb for cheap, so its not that big a deal.
As a previous reviewer noted, even when using a level before drilling holes in the studs, when I hung the mount, it was not level. It took me 3 tries and 3 separate holes in my wall before I could get it almost level. Also, the description states that it has fingertip tilt, but mine will not tilt at all, no matter how hard I try. Otherwise, it does fold within 2 inches of the wall as described. I would recommend attaching the TV before attaching the mount to the wall as this helps with the leveling process.
Paid big bucks for this thinking I'd get a quality machine. In the 1st place the manual is NINETY SIX PAGES LONG!!!!! Worked ok transferring from VHS to dvd and recording on DVD but there is a real learning curve. Should be simpler than it is. After two years of modest use the audio stopped working when playing VHS and regular channel TV. I would not buy a Panasonic and certainly will not spend as much money again.
for the price its ok-but no still photos, and the zoom is horrible- the usb gives a lot of weight to it when its plugged in. you get what you pay for.
THIS CHAIN SUCKS I CAN NOT LOAD ANY PHOTOS IT WONT LET ME.Coby 1.8-Inch Digital TFT LCD Photo Keychain DP180BLK (Black)
I've been comparing the video output (HDMI vs. Component) and much to my surprise, the component video out at 480P had slightly better coloring, smoothness and less pixelation than the HDMI at either 720P or 1080I. I'm using this with the Samsung 50" Plasma HPR5072. The HDMI out for some reason was somewhat pixelated, but still much sharper than SVideo or composite. I thought that the 720p or 1080i upconverted image would be better quality, but not so in my case. That said, since this is a relatively inexpensive HDMI player, perhaps other higher-end players will perform better. My cable quality isnt an issue since I'm using Monster cabling for both.By they way, as I understand the issue, the upconverting only works with HDMI. Component outputs wont transfer the 720p or 1080i upconverted image to your tv.I should mention that the picture with component cabling at 480P is still a leap ahead of the previous progressive scan 480P dvd player I owned (Samsung DVD P230), which also had component out.Some DVD's look better than others, depending on the quality of the DVD.To summarize, even though I find the 480P component cabling option the best for my needs, I do think it was worth it to buy this player since the image quality is so much better than my previous player with supposedly the same specifications. However, I'm not using the upconverting feature of this player any longer, which is a bit of a waste.
I purchased this keyboard because I wanted to have the same/similar keybaord set up on my home computer and my notebook. This keyboard is smaller in overall size b/c they've removed the number pad, and closed the gap between the function keys, the direction arrows, etc. However the keys are still FULL SIZE DESK TOP style that have been given a low profile. If you measure the row of keys from left (A) to right (Enter) you'll notice that it's the same distance as your home computer and about an inch longer than your notebook.It's a great keyboard still. I don't have to push the keys as far down, but I do still have to move my fingers as far from one key to the other. The multimedia functions are also really nice to have. I just plugged it in and everythign on it worked, so I'm not even sure if I need to download the driver for it.So if you're looking for a keyboard to replace your notebook keys, this is NOT the one. The only one I've seen that actually did that, is a keyboard setup made by Logitech, but it's close to $200. But if you want a lowprofile keyboard that takes up a lot less room and is comfortable to use, this is a great choice.
I primarily bought it to remove the hissing noise that I heard from my headphones. Apparently, my headphone's impedance was not high enough, so I kept hearing a high pitched hiss between songs. All I had to do was reduce the volume on the control and increase the computer volume to eliminate the hiss. This felt a bit cheap, but it does its job. It can also act as an extension, which works wonderfully for my computer.
I bought a pair of these about a month ago via Amazon, and I haven't looked back since. After giving them time to "burn-in" and spending a lot of time playing with the various fittings (I found the middle-sized clear tips to fit the best for my ear) the sound I am getting out of these earbuds is terrific. Everything has already been said - dynamic and clear highs and mids, and decent bass (though not thumping).The only negative things I can say about them (none of which is enough for me to dock the product from a 5 star rating): First off, the color of the headphones is a greenish-gold, not black, as other people have said. Second, the sound isolation isn't terrific - I have to turn the volume up a bit when I'm not in a quiet environment. Third, the cord near the plug is a bit delicate - I recommend wrapping that portion of the wire with a bit of electrical tape when you get these, because it can start to fray easily.
Some how I lost the cable to connect to our PC, but knew I could find one on Amazon. Thank goodness, now I can download my pictures again.
I purchased this set back in December. The day I got it I noticed clouds that become very apparent when watching dark scenes in movies. It was very patchy and distracting. These clouds are the result of too much light leaking through the screen on certain parts of it and they really stick out when you turn the lights off and watch dark movies like "Batman Begins."More technically, this clouding-effect is known as "mura."Some websites suggest that massaging the screen with a cloth will help clear up the problem. I tried that and the problem got worse. This is a solution not found on Samsung's website or in their manual. They have not acknowledged this problem and they do not have any solution for it.I called Samsung about the mura. They sent a tech out and the tech said it was a problem with the screen. I had the set exchanged. I got it last week and it also has a problem with clouds, and it was worse than the last set.I made the decision yesterday to take the set back and I got it exchanged with a Pioneer plasma display and, so far, I am VERY happy with it.I am not the only one who experienced this problem. If you check out the forums on [...] you will discover personal accounts of people who also own this set who are experiencing mura. These people also post pictures of this problem so you can see it for yourself. In my view, this is an unacceptable defect for a TV of this price.This TV could have been a good one. It produces an outstanding high-definition picture that made me very happy, it has lots of useful inputs, and it is aesthetically pleasing. It's too bad that this defect with the screen ruined the entire purchase. It amazes me that Samsung is still ignoring the problem.On a sidenote, Sony has a line of Bravia TVs that use the same panels that Samsung put in their 96D line and customers of those sets have also reported problems with mura. Please be advised that this is a widespread problem, yet Sony & Samsung are not acknowledging it.Hopefully, if you buy this set, you will have better luck than I did. To be honest though, it's not worth the risk. If you get this set, and you notice these clouds, you will have to go through the headache of either returning it or trying to get a replacement set that does not have this problem. Either get another set or wait for LED LCD which is coming in five months.LCD TV is great for smaller screens, but it has not yet reached the level of quality for big screens that Plasma is enjoying. If you want a big-screen flat-panel that is 42" or more, then go plasma.
This device does exactly what it claims and a bit more. Every other memory card I have benchmarked has been overrated, many shamelessly. Sandisk claims 20 MB/s and I measured 20.1 with HD tach, with a 20.2 burst rate! My digital pictures are 18 MB so I definitely need the speed and Sandisk Extreme III brings home the bacon. Well done!
I got this camera over 5 years ago for Christmas. And guess what? I still have it. I have taken over 10,000 pictures over this span of time and it still works wonderfully. The color in scenery shots is very real and action photos come out crisp. With a 512 Mb SD card, it holds over 600 pictures and one nice feature that is not the case with some newer models, the card can come out without having to reset the time and date saving precious picture taking minutes. One note, it is (in a lot of cases) best to turn off the flash (which is done with the push of a button) for most shots.
did not like this product at all. Didn't work, directions where on a little piece of paper smaller then a business card. The directions where not helpful.When returning this product, it took a little while to be credited had to call twice. Company apolized and sent me an updated e-mail after credit was applied.
Very good web cam. Easy to set-up and to install on your computer.The picture quality is great, not excellent but better than your average priced web cam. The mic is also very good. Buy this one!
initially these headphones worked pretty good. the sound was good and they fit well. the problem was they stopped working after a month. they were also missing the carrying pouch.
It is almost impossible to find a stand-alone CD player these days (you get stuck with a multiple-disc player or a DVD/CD combo player). The TEAC PHE300mkIII CD Player doesn't have a bunch of silly features that you will never use. It just plays CDs (MP3/CD-R/CD-RW). The unit is a great compact size and has an aluminum housing (not cheap plastic) and a beautiful brushed black aluminum front plate. The unit has the heft of a quality audio component. I have two of them and use them for mixing music. They are super easy to cue up and play instantly when you hit play. I didn't even have to read the instructions. If you are looking for a simple CD player to hook into your system and you don't want to invest months reading the owner's manual, you will love this quality player.
Works great. Been using it for almost a year. The mic isn't long enough to reach the front of your mouth so I have it straight out. No problems with that so far and nobody has complained. This doesn't work for both sides of you face. It works for the left side only. I purchased it with this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002D41HKS/ref=oss_product so I could use it with my HP laptop, desktop and Iphone.
I just knew I would be without my computer for at least 10 days, due to the Christmas rush. After finding what I needed at Amazon, I placed the order with confidence that it would be exactly as advertised. I was pleasantly surprised when 4 days later, I had my computer up & running. Thanks!
Works good. Not it's fault I live in a high air traffic area. News @ 5, 6, and 11 should be cancelled, it's all bad any way!!
The adapter for the ipod nano was defective. It would not charge while the ipod was in the dock. When turned up to the higher volume it sounded tinny.
I don't really notice a difference in my pictures but this is a good layer of protection for your lenses. I don't leave home without it.
All I need to say is that the noise canceling on these headphones is very good. I could barely hear any noise or passengers when I'm using them on the bus. Sound quality is very excellent too, every single note is reproduced faithfully. I don't think you can do much better than this, its Bose quality without the price.
pros: personally, the navigons have some of the prettiest maps I've seen. it looks a lot like what you would find from google maps (navteq maps perhaps?). I think they're easier to read then the maps from garmin/tomtom, and the interface (GUI) is pretty slick too. the reality view is a nice feature and the large 4.3" screen is a must have. time to recalculate routes are quick too.cons: some suggested routes were not the most efficient. in one case this unit suggested me to take a VERY convoluted route home when I knew better. the unit seems slow when entering information, and navigating through the menus could be faster - in fact the menu lag was the very first thing I noticed about the unit.all in all not a bad unit but I'm giving this unit 2 stars, and no I would NOT buy this unit again. I'm actually returning it to costco. the unit broke after about 3 weeks of light use. so what went wrong? the batteries ran out and the unit shutdown automatically. when it was rebooted w/ the AC charger plugged in, there was an error (this unit runs on some sort of stripped down Windows platform) and then nothing worked after that. the unit wouldn't accept any input no matter what you typed and it would default to Hawaii as the current state/location. the antenna also stopped working so it couldn't even pull up a standard map. I tried resetting the unit but that didn't help either. I would pass on this unit. I'm going to try a tomtom next.
I have had 3 spindles of this product. So far, nothing short of 100% success with each one. Highly recommend.
Good sturdy cables, worth the price, work fine, much cheaper than in stores, fast shipment, no problems at all, definitely recommend.
I'm checking out some of the reviews here, and have decided to post my *complete* thoughts on this topic.First off I'd like to say that it doesn't matter if the iPod is black or white.Second:Alot of people here seem to be angry about the "freezing black apple screen". It can be frustrating. If, however, you depress the center button and menu button at the same time for about five seconds the iPod will reset it self (this process requires about three minutes to complete). My songs have never been lost when this happened. I'd also like to note that I've had this iPod for 14 months now and use it from 4 to 10 hours in a day, every day. I'd again like to note that I bought a rubber case for my iPod 14 months ago as well.It has only frozen about 4 or 5 times, which has only cost me about twenty minutes of silence in 14 months.Some of these reviews speak of the low quality of this product, like saying it has crashed, or is now completely useless, or apple is an impossible company to deal with (this I agree with), or the procuct is over-hyped, or... well this is just a montage of thoughts and quotes.I am very happy with this product and I expect it to work for at least 3 more years, but I'll never know because It's practically filled up and will have to move on to a much larger allotment of space. I have about 3 gigs left. At 160 kbps I have 10,419 songs I have 152 songs that are over twenty minutes long, some album sides burnt to CD then ripped to my iPod.This is a product to take advantage of people, while It's still around.I bought mine new for $400 dollars, I just saw a 5 Gig on sale at the mall for $189 dollars thats half price with TWELVE TIMES LESS SPACE!!!! A rip off if I've ever seen one, especially when you can buy the 60 gig on this site for considerably less than I bought mine for.I do not work for apple of amazon email me for more details buyers.
Just to save many of you time, I found out via Linksys tech support that this product does not support multi task printers (fax, scan, printer, copier).
Pros.Small form factor10x optical zoom28mm wide angle7 mpmenus intuitive.simple mode for my son (7years)Cons.formats high capacity (8gb) cards with format unreadable by standard card readers. must use data cable to access.zoom during video can not be changed.
The case fits well and has all the openings necessary to link your zen to the computer. Downside - no top opening to access volume - you need to open the case to adjust. The quality of the clear plasting inside is heavy but scratched. A little disappointed.
First off, I'm a beginner and never used a Digital Graphics Tablet before. That being said, the price is awesome, it's easy to use. You can plug it into Windows 7 and use it right away, but you're best off using the cd-rom and installing the drivers. Incidently, I'm using 64-bit windows and have no problems for the frustrated users who are sick of nothing working with 64-bit windows. I mainly use it with Draw Plus 4, and actually bought it because Draw Plus has a pressure sensitive drawing ability. If you've never used a tablet before, there are a few things you need to get used to.... Eg. your pen will be your mouse when you get near the tablet. It can be frustrating, you use your mouse to move to a menu item and start to click it, then you don't watch it and use your pen in your other hand and get near the tablet and your mouse jumps to the other end of the screen! The graphic tablet works where the top of the tablet is all ways the top of your screen and the bottom of the tablet is all ways the bottom of your screen. For this reason, you need to maximize your drawing program, zoom in to where the entire window is your drawing window, etc. For pressure sensitivity, you'll need to install the drivers from the cd-rom. In another review they warn you to remove the battery every time you quit using the pen for the day. Good idea. Also, when putting the battery in the pen, if you look on the inside of the case, there's a slight indention where the battery clip fits in. The cap will only fit on in that one direction because of the way the battery clip is made... The pen uses AAA batteries, if you want to stock up on them... The pen comes with an extra 3 stylus tips, not sure how much they cost when you need more or where to get them. I hope they last a long time. Guess it depends on how you treat the pen.
Good quality speaker. Used as a replacement car speaker for a 1966 Ford Thunderbird. Direct replacement. There are extra holes in case of mounting problems. Went in perfectly like the 40 year old speaker it replaced.
These binocs are amazing! I use them for everything from bird watching to spotting my partner at the range. They are very high quality and I love them. At long distances you can see things you never would have thought were there, and at close distances it's like looking through a an at least semi-high power magnifying glass. The focus dial is very solid feeling and has just the right amount of resistance, and they feel great for holding. I would definatley recommend these binocs to a friend.
&quot;Home&quot; &quot;End&quot; &quot;Delete&quot; &quot;Pg Up&quot; and &quot;Pg Down&quot; keys are in the wrong place. Until getting this keyboard, I never realized how much I used these 5 keys, particularly &quot;Delete&quot;. Although I am getting use to the new placement, I must unlearn the placement ever time I use a different computer with a normal keyboard, such as at work. I really don't care which placement is better from an engineering standpoint. With keyboards, consistency is really important. Finally, I am finding I have to hit keys twice sometimes to get the keyboard to type. I have moved the receiver around with no improvement. I did not have this problem with my last cordless keyboard (logitech). Maybe that is a result of bum batteries (they come with the keyboard).
I bought this VGA cord about two weeks ago, and so far it has worked perfectly. It has perfect picture. who needs HDMI when this works just as good!The only draw back of this project is that the cord doesn't seem o plug all the way in, therefore i have to keep it still or else it will fall out.(my computer does not have to two holes to screw it into, so it's not the product fault)LOVE IT!
My printer came with my Home Internet Appliance, so I didn't CHOOSE it. I've tried compatible cartridges, but the color is wierd, so you really have no choice but to buy Epson Genuine Cartridges. I think they personally sell their printers at reasonable prices, and then &quot;GET&quot; you on the ink jet cartridges. As everyone else has stated, you do not get the promised amount of pages per cartridge.
I researched HDTV's (via cnet.com) for 2 months and finally decided on the Samsung LNT 4642H HDTV, in October 2007. This is a 46-inch LCD flatscreen, running at a resolution of 720p (1360*768).It was difficult for me to decide if I wanted a 1080p or 720p screen... In the end, I decided that it was smarter for me to get a 720p HDTV because I wanted it for my PC and Xbox 360. The first reason it was smarter for me to get a 720p screen was because most Xbox 360 games do not support [true] 1080p (except for Xbox Live Arcade games). Secondly, my PC runs on hamster power, thus I would be wasting cash on a 1080p screen that wouldn't be fully supported by my PC or Xbox. Another deciding factor is that this TV has HDMI inputs!THE REVIEW:First off I need to say that I'm a total videophile! I'm the guy that will come to your party sit down and tell you "Your TV's color is too high, you're losing picture quality." ...With that said I've owned my Samsung LNT 4642H for 8 months. And in that time I've learned alot about this TV.I've been to Fry's and compared this LCD TV side-by-side to other LCD/Plasma TV's of similar abilities, and I want you to know that Samsung is THE TOP CONTENDER for producing the best HDTV possible. This TV has really nice blacks, but you will NOT see it right out of the box with the manufacturer's settings (more on this later). You'll have to fiddle around with the settings to make the TV achieve the best blacks as possible, and I'll tell you how to do this at the end of my review.Xbox 360 looks AWESOME through the HDMI cables, I'm very-very happy with how sweet Call of Duty 4 looks, and Halo 3! PC looks good to, but not as nice as the Xbox, because I'm using AVG cables for my hamster-PC. ...Time to feed him again :\I use my TV for an average of 10hrs a day, on Xbox 360 and my PC.The TV's viewing angles are acceptable. If you sit 5ft infront of it and 1 ft to the right/left of the edge of the TV you will notice the opposite side of the screen becomes slightly washed out: the color become a bit whiter, and the blacks become slightly grey. This isn't a problem if you make sure to have people sit in the right places (duh).For rooms bigger than 12ft by 12ft I'd suggest getting a 56" TV or bigger, because 46" IS a bit small for my room :( 46" is big but it's not perfect, BIGGER IS BETTER!FYI, for a 46" 720p screen I recomend you sit anywhere from 4 to 7 feet away from the TV. Any closer than 3 feet and you start to see the pixles (NOT a big deal, they look great). And since the TV is only 46", any futher than 7 and you're getting too far away (for no good reason) and are missing out on the quality of the TV (unless your eye sight is great and can see fine from far away - mine is above average).The color is very-very nice as well - though not perfect... If the TV's "Backlight" level is low (the power going though your TV to make it brighter) then the TV's white-color has a SLIGHT hint of red. It's almost not noticable. After hours of changing settings I've concluded that white on this TV is actually pretty darn close to white, within 90%. ...All that needs to be done to keep the TV's white - white, is to keep the Backlight level at 5 or higher [scale goes from 0 to 10]. ...Like I said it took me 6 months to see this slight hint of red, so chances are you'll NEVER notice it. And honestly it does NOT affect the TV's quality whatsoever.The TV comes with a great array of video options for your tweeking pleasures. It's almost too much for me to go into... But I will say that there are some limitations depending on the connection you use. If you use the HDMI settings you'll have ALL the options of the TV open to you (such as changing the TV's individual color aspects). If you hook up your PC into the TV via a VGA cable, some options will be lacking; for reasons I don't understand. These "lacking" options should NOT change your mind about this product, because you can actually CHEAT and gain access to *some of the TV's options for other areas of the TV. ...Remember how I said the PC's VGA cable doesnt let you change some options? Well you can hook in a HDMI cable and adjust some settings from there to affect your VGA's input. It's odd, but it works.The only problem with this TV is the built in speakers! Read this ENTIRE paragraph -> When I got the TV I was using a 5.1 surround sound system, but about 1 month ago I started using the TV's built-in speakers. And I've noticed that the speakers will die on me; there's a milla-second when the TV's screen flashes, then the speakers go quiet. The TV's speakers won't work until I turn the TV off, and then on again. I haven't looked into the problem with Samsung yet, because my 5.1 speakers are all I need, plus the problem can be fixed by turning the TV off, then on again. There doesn't seen to be a reason for the TV's sound to cut off, I've done all sorts of tests with the sound to see what the problem might be - no solution. But the problem is not dire to the TV, since it's only happened about 10 times in the past 1 month. The sound quality on the TV is... Well it's what you'd expect from two 10watt speakers. They work fine, but if you have real speakers you'll want to use them because the TV has pretty poor bass levels. You can adjust the different frequencies though the TV's audio menu but it didnt seem to help the overall sound quality. ...But who the hell buys an awesome HDTV and doesn't have an awesome 5.1 surround sound system to go with it?OverallI give Samsung's LNT 4642H, 5/5 stars! ...Despite the sound cutting out the TV is still great, and that's all I wanted - awesome picture on a huge TV for a great price (from Amazon)!PROS:+ Great Black Level can be obtained with some adjustments in the TV's menu.+ Picture quality is very sharp and crisp.+ White level is very accurate.+ Backlight options make for a very bright show!+ Options within the TV's menu are ample.+ 720p (1360*768) quality is flawless, every horizontal and vertical line can be counted, and I have NOT gotten a "dead pixle" yet (in 8 months of use).+ 3 HDMI inputs, VGA input (for PC), lots of HD-component inputs, and an array of other inputs I don't use...+ I got a 5 year warranty :)+ Any videophile will love this TV, I garantee it!CONS:- The out of the box "Black Level" is set to "Normal," which is way too bright. You MUST adjust some settings in the TV's menu to make the TV's dark's more realistic (easy to do).- I use my TV for Xbox 360 gaming, and PC usage; thus I'm on my TV about 10hrs a day... With that said: the sound on my TV's two 10watt speakers has cut off randomly ten times in one month, but is easily fixable by turing the TV off, and then on again. ...You should have 5.1 surround anyway, so who cares about the TV's speakers?- The TV's so large that moving the mouse pointer on the screen attracts the attention of my cat... And he likes to swat at my expensive screen :P
Used the cables with my E3000 router and HDMI 1.3 / 1.4 3D LED TV. Worked like expected and saved big money over "named brands"
The description is misleading, this product does NOT fit a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The description should be edited to include a list of the vehicles this will fit.
If you are buying HD for a single quality -- i.e., picture quality -- then I'm not sure why you'd go any further after you see the picture on this unit. Unless, of course, you are one of those rare consumers who can see beyond what everyone else sees into some other realm of discernment. Then you might continue your quest for happiness elsewhere.The look is sleek, high-end no-frills brushed metal deep blue-black. No built in strobe lights, no dashing/slashing/curing chrome strips, no gun ports. Just a discrete reference to the brand.This TV operates essentially like other TVs. I've installed it as part of a wall-mounted home theater arrangement, with all cabling and external speakers concealed in the walls. So the hookup features of the 42HDS52 were particularly appealing. Everything (a full complement of antenna, set-top-boxes, audio, and video inputs, as well as outputs for external speaker systems) is concealed behind the unit except for a limited set of side inputs -- Input 5 (i.e., one for a USB device like a still camera and another for a composite video/S-video/audio input like a video cam or an iPod) on the left side recessed panel. On the right side is a set of external button switches for operating on/off, volume, channel external to the included remote.At the time I bought, I really wanted simply a monitor -- no speakers, no tuner(s). I bought the HDS because it had an HDMI input, which I thought was mandatory. Therefore, I've never used the tuner or speakers in this device.I also haven't used the remote control except for initial setup, so I won't comment on it. I spent some extra dough on a third-party programmable remote. BTW, if you're thinking about an A/V receiver-driven home theater setup for the first time, seriously consider a highly-featured third-party remote. All of the so-called universal remotes that come with your electronic devices will leave you ultimately disappointed. Compounding your frustration will be the inevitable flotilla of remotes on the coffee table. This caution is especially valid if you have someone in your household or extended family of casual users who is in any way daunted by change or technology. If you're technology oriented yourself, you'll end up using your computer to customize the crap out of the programmable remote. Even if you don't take this self-customizing step, you won't regret the purchase of the remote and you'll never go back. End of digression.The rear panel of the Hitachi is replete with inputs that bring the total to five, including an HDMI hole. My hookup uses only the HDMI input that comes from a big honkin' Denon A/V receiver.The Hitachi has a number of nice features, including a great picture-in-picture, powered side speakers (I haven't heard them in action), 1080i screen, screen saver, on-screen display, and a slick remotely controlled rotating stand (removable for on-wall installation) that rotates + or - 30 degrees.However, its main draw is the picture, provided by a gazillion teeny-tiny pixels that help ensure that Hitachi's stellar reputation in plasma screens does not go down in flames with this unit. After five months of living with the Hitachi, my wife and I still marvel aloud when something designed for HD flashes to breathtakingly brilliant life on the screen.When I took delivery of the device (early January), the street price was about $3K. I've seen it now about 5 months later at less than $2.2K. By the time this review goes online, they could be giving them away. Who knows.For my money, the best test isn't whether you'd recommend it to a friend. It's whether you'd buy it again. I would.
If you need an adapter, this one is very easy to install and very flexible.
I just started using this camera, so I don't have much to give...but, from the little time I've spent with it, it's great. The image stabilization is fantastic, especially when you're zoomed in -- I have pretty shaky hands, and the picture came out perfect with the camera completely zoomed. The LCD would be cooler at 3" instead of 2.5", but it's big enough. I was a little thrown off by the LCD at first - it looks grainy, so I thought my pictures would come out that way - but no, the pictures are great quality. The only design feature I can complain about is the little (tiny, actually) knob that changes mode (play, shoot, etc.) -- it is very small, and a little hard to turn sometimes (especially when you're in a hurry to get that perfect shot in time!)...other than that, everything else seems excellent. The face detection feature is excellent - considering 99% of the pictures I take are of my son. I especially love the way you can turn the camera in play mode, and it will automatically rotate the picture so you're still looking at it right side-up. Very cool.
Well worth the money. Crisp view, speakers aren't the greatest, but they are all that was needed for a spare computer and an all-in-one video/sound setup. I have been using it for about two months now and have not had any problems. Since I AM using this WALL MOUNTED LCD SCREEN (mount sold separately)in a VERY dusty/dirty environment, I glued glass on the front to make wiping it off easy, without messing up the lcd. I would recommend this monitor to anyone. Hope this review helps someone to make a decision, one way or the other. It uses a standard computer plug too (no wall adapter as I think some of the LCD's use)
the product came as scheduled, and on time, as well as packaged properly. It was new, as posted on the site. It has not given me any problems, and it was nice to get the product just a few days after ordering.
When I pluged this unit into the wall it started crackling and poping inside. About 3 seconds later smoke started pouring out from within. I unpluged it, took it outside and watched it smoke for another 5 minutes or so. Thank god I didn't have anything pluged into it.
Well the the picture quality is okay, can be easily used for messenger chatting. However, am facing a problem- evrytime I use it while chating it the PC hangs and I have to restart the messenger
So I just received this and used it the first time. I also ordered two Stereostones in case these did not work out. A few things to note:1) These cost less and were much more realistic than the Stereostones. The "granite" stereostone looks more like black paint splattered on paper mache, than a rock. This TIC version looks the part.2) The TIC warranty is only 3 years -- Stereostones are effectively lifetime. Too early to say if that is a factor or not.3) This weighs less and seems less substantial than the stereostone. Still, it appears to be weathertight.4) Sound is pretty good. I can't fully assess because I realized my initial implementation was underpowered. But the guests were impressed.I think this appears to be a pretty good buy so far.
this is a really nice unit. small,attractive,and best of all...the sound quality. I was impressed by the clarity and the bass response. For the price I paid, this product can't be beat.
Get the extended warrantee. Maybe you'll be okay if you buy this camcorder without the warrantee, maybe you won't.I purchased this camcorder over a year ago. I have used 4 Maxell Mini DVC since the purchase. Two of those tapes had less than 10 minutes of record time before I started getting the infamous red "X" and the "EJECT THE CASSETTE". Of course the last time this happened, I was on vacation visiting far away family and the camcorder completely froze.I returned this product to the service center of Best Buy. It was out for 6 weeks for repair, covered under warrantee. However, I didn't have my camera for another important event--my son's first birthday party. Finally, my camera was returned to me, and I was informed the drum housing was completely replaced.In addition, there was a note attached to the camera from the Sharp Manufacturer's repair center that told me to ONLY USE SHARP DVC's. I have not seen a SHARP brand DVC, and the salesperson at Best Buy hadn't heard of one either. I can't find online or at Sharp-usa.com. I've emailed their customer support, so we'll see what happens.From what I've read here on amazon.com, others have had luck with Panasonic or JVC. I'm currently trying out a Fuji and keeping my fingers crossed.The camera is easy to use and the features are fine for me, although I wish the still camera produced better quality hard copy photos--oh yeah, and it would be nice if it were reliable too.After this last fiasco, and the complaints I have seen from others, I would highly recommend getting the extended warrantee if available. Otherwise, shop around some more and find one that isn't so untrustworthy and has better still camera features.
My fifth Fuji camera. Small compact, great lens and all the controls are in the right place for ease of use. Fujihas great colors and I've never had a problem with one. I own a D80 Nikon but I wear this one on my belt all day just in case I need a camera quickly. See my posted shot of a sunrise over frost covered ground with steam rising off of a small pond in the back ground. The 9mp photo of this is unbelievable. I shoot just for fun and this is a fun little camera jam packed with easy to use features.Thanks, Dwight Elliott in Birmingham Alabama
These are very good quality cables, and the price compared to local store prices, is astounding.
I like this product a lot. I like how the Zune fits in gear bag, even with plastic case I have. I like having all my Zune accessories all together with my Zune. This case is very sturdy. What would make it 5 stars for me would be if I could plug the earphones into the Zune while it was still in the case and if there was a little strap outside the case.
These speakers are really great, setting them up only took about 5 minutes.They are very well built and look very nice. They have a deep clear bass that sounds perfect for almost any kind of audio.Some people have said the bass is overwhelming, but the sub woofer has a bass adjustment knob on the back of it.So whether you like alot or a little bass these speakers provide excellent sound and they are a bargain at only $40.00
So what if you have to use the USB cable to connect it to the charger!?! First off, when you buy the player, you already get that cable so it's not like you have to go out and purchase other equiptment/cables. Secondly, it gives a little extra cord length should you need it to streach just a little further to set in on a bed or table or whatever. It works great and does it's job. Ya'll need to look @ the pictures and read the description before throwing caution to the wind and then being disapointed. That's not the products fault, it's the buyers.
I purchased this because the plug on original dock that came with my TOMTOM broke very quickly and easily. This one was designed better and included several removable prongs to accomodate travelers to different countries. This one is MUCH better~
I have owned the Zen for over two years. The software has never worked properly. Customer Support is marginal. I will never buy another Creative product.The organizer has never properly synced with Outlook, despite a number of software revisions.The PC transfer software is intermittent in its ability to transfer playlists, then stops transferring them all together.I bought this as an anti-iPod move. Boy, was that a mistake! I was seduced by the large screen, something about which I really don't care about at this point. I bought this to be a music player, not to watch videos on a miniature screen.So, basically, what I've ended up with is an overpriced 30GB hard drive for storing music. The software is buggy, and has been for over two years.I'm not an Apple fan, but this piece of dung may change all that.Creative does not support its products. Stay away!
Great product.Let's face it, Sony may be making a lot of stupid mistakes lately, but when it comes to quality they are top notch.I love these things and as a bonus they match my Sansa MP3 player's color!
I never received this camera - its been several weeks past the promised date, and i contacted the seller with no response. Needless to say I do NOT recommend this seller
I have owned several different digital recorders over the years. This model is by far the best. It is of metal construction and feels well made. I cannot think of a feature or function that it is missing. Sound quality is superior to any recorder that I have ever used. The sensitivity with the internal mic is good enough to pick up conversations in a normal size conference room. I appreciate the fact that Olympus has not forgotten about the Mac users and that they seem to stay on top of software updates. Don't waste your time or money with any other digital recorder.
I've had this screen up for a few weeks and I'm extremely pleased with it. Prior to this, I was using some white Roc-lon "project fabric" from the fabric store which was working well. But I wanted a motorized mount to allow easy access to the area behind the screen. I was pleasantly surprised that the picture quality was improved compared to my DIY version.It's really a great product for the money. Actually, even if you spend more to get a better screen, the "better" screens also usually come with more limitations, such as limited viewing positions and projector placement options. For example, some screens require the project to be table mounted for the best reflection to the viewers. With this unit, I've got my Panasonic PT-AX100U mounted on the ceiling and it works excellent. There are no hot-spots and the picture looks great from any viewing angle, sitting or standing. So the bottom line is that this screen is perfect for my needs and it's just a bonus that it is affordable as well.
The sound is good for an adapter. The cord on my last one was very flimsy and got pealed back at the base of the jack so we will see how long this one lasts.
I've had nothing but problems installing the software (CanoScan Toolbox and associated software and tools) on Windows XP SP2. After working with the Canon support, I came to the conclusion that the software is incompatible with my CA Etrust antivirus software. Canon refuses to fix the problem. I've never had any problem with any other software running with Etrust during the past 8 years, so this is a first. The ToolBox is buggy and seems to be a really awkward implementation of a basically simple application (cutsey graphics in place of standard Windows buttons for example).You can do better than this.
I was skeptical at all the reviews of how easy this router is to set-up and use. Well it is true. My two computers were set up in minutes and it could not have been easier. I'm very impressed with this product.
The Mac Mini is not intended to be opened by the consumer - only by an authorized Apple Repair Specialist. You need a special tool to open the Mac Mini and installing the BlueTooth module is tricky and can break fairly easily during install. The Apple Store will install this for free - but if you try installing it yourself and it breaks the card and/or the attachment points on the motherboard, guess who just ate some parts and money? You did! Let Apple or an authorized specialist do this so if they make a boo-boo, you're covered. I'm really at a loss as to why this module is even available on Amazon when you can't even buy it via Apple's site unless you're an authorized repair specialist. When you buy these at the Apple Store, it's with the service - they ring it up and take your Mac Mini to the back to install it - it's never just sold over the counter as a part for the consumer.For non-Mac Mini owners, this item will NOT work with any other Mac made - period. This upgrade kit was made especially for the Mac Mini. This will not work in any Airport card slot (original model or Extreme). PERIOD. The module works like a charm, but why it's even available for sale here is beyond me.Please note, the photo they have above is NOT a photo of the upgrade kit for the mini. It is a totally different form factor. I have uploaded a photo of the actual kit. It does not simply pop in like the airport extreme card pictured above - it is a kit with several small pieces and screws that takes about 30 minutes for an experienced installer to complete from beginning to end.
I got this thing before it said it would arrive and I love it. You stick your battery in there and it gives you a rating of 0, 1+, 20+, 40+, 60+ or 80+ percent. I had one battery checker before, but it did not test under LOAD, which a lot of people have talked about before where it tests it when it's under use. It is great for what it tests, which is AA or AAA batteries. So one thing that I could fault it for is that it does not test other sizes like 9v or C batteries. But for what it does, again, it is awesome. It's cheaper than the other alternatives, portable, does not require batteries and is built sturdy. I first purchased this with some doubts as the product page does not look well done. However, I recommend this for testing AA and AAA batteries. It's the best choice for that.
Before you buy from this company, try to contact their customer service department in case you experience any problems in the future. I'm not sure a customer service department really exist at MPIO. Unbelievable. I've been trying for months to no avail.I liked my MPIO because of the small size. But the display disappeared after nine months(and the manual isn't well written). Without the display,I have no way of being sure what I'm doing when I push buttons. I've given up on them. After calling and emailing tech support for five months, I'll go with a company that demonstrates that the it truly values its customers.
This makes the 8th (eighth) Navman I have purchased in as many years. I buy them for my wife for her hobby,horseback riding. They only last a year so warranty does not help. Also trying to register them is so hard it's almost not worth it, They don't include a warranty card in their paperwork and the website is a dead end.Also no phone number to call to register. I wish I could find another product like it that she could use. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Exactly as described. Great booklet to store 4 x 6 photos. I gave these as gifts with photos in them from my wedding. All of my family enjoyed the albums. Good quality. Would purchase again.
Yes, Sony requires Sonic Stage.Yes, I was mad at first (like most other reviewers) but I gave it a fair try and now I like it a lot better than what I was using before.Sonic Stage does make you disable your previous format but it takes at most 5 minutes and you can change it back to your old format at any time.Also, while it is a hassle to burn cd's to Sonic Stage, you can easily get around it.I rip them through a different program, then once they're in my library, I transfer them to Sonic Stage, very easy to do.Sound quality, durability and battery life (and charging time) is off the chart... definitely worth it!!!
Because of many years working with (and abusing) my hands and wrists, my once-strong grip, although still strong when I'm paying attention, has become undependable -- I now occasionally drop things without knowing it ... until whatever it is hits the ground. Obviously I was NOT interested in letting this happen to my Nikon D700.The obvious solution was to use the supplied neck strap (or a different one). However, a neck strap can be a nuisance in some situations, and inconvenient to put on in others, so I looked into quite a few wrist straps and hand grips. The Habuka Camera Grip is the only one that fit my criteria -- comfortable in use and not interfering with camera operation, supportive enough to relieve tension on my hand when carrying the camera for greater timespans, and securely attached to me in the event my grip checks out on me unannounced.Although one purchaser thinks the wrist strap portion is too difficult to remove quickly, I have NO problem in this regard. The wrist strap fastens with velcro and then an adjustable quick-release buckle straps over that and ensures the velcro won't open when accidentally caught on something. Releasing the wrist strap portion is a quick two-step process.The upper portion of the strap connects to the right-side shoulder strap loop on the camera body. The strap then passes through a sturdy molded loop on the bottom mounting plate included with the strap. This nylon strap adjusts for a custom fit according to hand size, camera body, and personal preferences. The molded mounting plate attaches to the tripod mount with a screw; the screw even has a tripod screw mount on its outer side. I doubt I'll use this feature for my heavy camera (anything between the tripod head and the camera introduces risk for camera shake), but those with lighter cameras will surely welcome this feature. When removing the bottom mounting plate for direct tripod connection, the Habuka Camera Grip's large-headed screw dismounts easily and it's permanently attached to the bottom mounting plate so it can't escape.The shoulder strap can still be used by leaving the left side attached to the camera body and threading the other strap end through another sturdy molded loop on the left side of the bottom mounting plate of the wrist strap; the camera then hangs vertically instead of horizontally, but really, this is not a functional issue, just a bit of a mental re-adjustment for those who've never had their camera hanging like that.When picking up the camera to shoot in a hurry, I've found I can quickly tuck the wrist strap portion under the hand strap portion and just shoot like that -- no need to fuss with strapping it on. It's a bit tighter (assuming it's adjusted for use with the wrist strap fastened as intended) and less secure when the camera is held at one's side, but for quick use, it's a good option to have.I haven't had the Habuka Camera Grip long enough to evaluate the actual durability, but my past experience in outdoor gear quality control and manufacturing tells me this is well-made and I am confident projecting that it will hold up admirably. The materials, stitching, and hardware are all top-quality. I have, however, used the grip enough to be amazed by its comfort level. Once I got it adjusted just right, I now find I forget my camera is attached securely to me ... and that's great because I got the camera to take photographs with, not worry about.
I bought the card for use with my pocket pc(Dell Axim x30)only to realize that the dell didn't support sdhc only sd.I used my laptop to store a ton of data on the card and ended up giving it to my brother.I'll definately buy an sd card from the same people because you simply can't beat the price!
I was looking for one of these for our technicians. Our company seems to work on more and more computers that are dual-monitor enabled and we needed a few of these for the bench when clients brought in their PC for repair. I didn't see the need to spend the 50% to 100% more for the HP splitter since we were only using it for repair work. To my suprise, when I received this one, it was exactly like HP's with the exception of the color of the DMS-59 connector (HP's is white and this one was black) and the missing HP logo. This item even had the (BIZLINK) label on it.Good quality and worked great.
Received damaged product. Took the trouble to return the item and received new one in a few days.
I have been really pleased with the performance of the gps and the pocket pc. I wasn't sure about garmins ability to make the pocket pc but everything seems to be great. Some reviews say that the gps route recalculation takes too long....I'm just happy having something telling me when I'm getting lost, that's priceless...I no longer drive around lost for hours. Thanks GarminFor the price, It can't be beat.
One of these came with my Orion XT-6. It's good for bright stars but hard to use with dim objects. The red dot will obscure them leaving you guessing.I've removed it and installed a TelradTelrad Finder Sight. The Telrad projects rings instead of a red dot so you can still see the object. Also the Telrad uses AA batteries instead of a lithium coin battery.I gave this four stars instead of three because this is more compact. It would be very useful for a high powered terrestrial scope.This only gets three stars if you're only using it for astronomy or on a larger scope.
I took this bag along on a six-week trip to SE Asia. Carry-on luggage gets heavy when lugged all over many airports. I'm not sure how many flights I took, but this bag wore well. Many of the planes were smaller and I managed to just smush the bag up into most all the overheads. I have a very similar bag without wheels that I'd used for car trips and was excited to find the same configuration with wheels. Loved the color I chose because it made it easier remembering what was in which section. It has held up well and has &#34;earned&#34; another trip to SE Asia come January.
Very easy to use and install(window Vista). Take me 5 minutes. Works well with Sprint U720.
Actually, I'm writing about IFP-395T. I just received this gadget and this is incredible. I heard that IFP-195T is built on same mechanism as this so I guess it is also as good as this one. This has joystick like button. it's very easy to forward and backward with this stick. this also allows you fastforward or rewind music without difficulty.I have ps2 and this joystick works just like analog stick in ps2 controller. This lever even has L3 key function! (You can press joystick lever to open navigation menu) With 4 lines blue LCD, you can actually natigate folders and find files without difficulty. Beautiful carrying case! Perfect necklace! This is the best electronic i've ever bought in my life! Cost me about 400 USD though. A bit expensive but worth money.To tell the truth, before I buy this, I bought MAMBOX 256 MB via Ebay. I haven't received it yet... (It is shipped in German so it may take a month or so.) After which, I started research on MP3 player!!! (I know I should have done this before I purchase one but I am sort of an impulsive buyer...) I found out that MP3 player was first developed by Korean companies such as Cowon, Digital Way, Iriver etc. It was bit of shock because I thought musical device is best made by German or Japan companies. (that was one of the reason I bought MAMBOX...)Their market share in MP3 market was about 60% world wide and they seemed to be very famous in Europe market... Most importantly, I found out that Iriver IFP-395T costs about 600 USD in Europe while my MAMBOX was just about 180 USD!!!!I was shocked and instantly ordered IFP-395T online because I knew that it is just around [$]in US. Now waht... I would have to sell my MAMBOX on ebay. whatever. I'm very satisfied with this product. Really love it!!!...
Well, didn't have the experience of others. I bought a refurb.. had it for a year until stolen. Bought another, have had it for a year. ran it through the washing machine once, still works.This was a Nano. Had good support from Apple.. when I brought it in with an issue to the apple store once.. they gave me instructions to re-flash the firmware and said if it didn't fix it, they would give me a new one.. full warranty in other words.
i am interested in buying this, and wonder if the stutter really is a problem and, if so, has it really been fixed? how can an &quot;upgrade disc&quot; fix it? how do i know if the one i buy suffers from the problem? fwiw, for now i plan on using this in 480i mode, on a 32 panny tau flat screen non-hdtvthanks
am very pleased with purchase. would recomend to others as a good value.
Great product for my motorcycle. Availability and delivery excellent. No follow-up by pushy salesperson to try and sell me accessories. Will buy from Amazon again.
Used it right out of the box when I bought it and worked fine. Headgear is useless! Chunked it in the trash first time I tried to use it! Junk :( Also Nightvision is junk! worked one time! now it won't work, good waste of $300! Buys PVS-14 way more expensive & Gen3 Mil Issue but at least it works when you turn it on.
I've had my eTrex Vista Cx for several years now and have been quite happy with it. I use it for hiking, sailing, and now soon geotagging photos. Normally the saved track logs are condensed to save space - and so they remove the timestamps for each point. However, I just recently learned that you can save the "timestamps" also in the saved track log if you save to the microSD card! This is great for organizing your tracks and geotagging later. To setup saving to the data card, simply go to:Main Menu -> Tracks -> Setup -> Data Card Setup. Check 'Log track to data card' and you're set!This device also has useful features for sailing (proximity change/drift alert when anchored) and I just saw "skydiving" too thanks to it's altimeter!
This was a replacement Zune for my husband he previously had one but dropped it and broke. I got this one instead of the hd because he is ruff on things and the hd is too fragile for him. I have the hd. We love Zune.
I don't know where the gentleman lives to be experiencing tarnish on his plugs. I live in Southwest Florida and it's very humid down here. I have owned and used George L's cables and plugs for about seven years now without ever experiencing any problems with tarnish on my plugs. I use the gold and nickel plugs but have not used the brass plugs yet. I'm extremely happy with the transparency of sound from my guitar to my amplifier. I play Sadowsky guitars through Carr amplifiers. Great sound! These are not only great sounding cables but are very easy to use. I highly recommend them ...
Problem with the remote for this unit? That's because you didn't read the manual. This remote control unit is FANTASTIC - it goes for all you other gadgets as well! Use one unit to change channels on your TV - to run your DVD-Player etc etc. All you need to do is FIRST to press the button of the system you want to use (e.g. DVD Player) and THEN press the button of what you want this unit to do. Therefore, to turn your DVD-Player on, you need to press DVD and then &quot;Power on&quot;. It's that simple - but you have to know it. If you only press power on, nothing will happen, as you didn't chose the source system first...Got it? To play a movie on your DVD player, press &quot;DVD&quot;, then &quot;Play&quot;.So - the Panasonic SA-HE 100 is a fantastic thing to own and the remote replaces all your other remote control units!
I moved to this camera from an APS autofocus camera... what a difference! Not only is the film processing much less expensive (the price never came down on processing) but the photos are stunning. I am excited about learning how to get even better photos with the right filters.
After doing some pretty solid research, I came to find this 17.1" LCD to be a very good value. The picture quality and clarity is fantastic and it even plays well with Unreal 2003. I'm not a gamer, but I do get on every once in a while. I got mine last week at Best Buy and paid considerably less than any other 17"ers on the market. I am pretty happy about it, but it's only been a week, so we'll see. Go get one!
If it's not a genuine Stroboframe mount, it's a damn good copy. Solid metal construction, locator pin, red screw head. Received in January 2012.
i own it, this product is very good, it's tough and stands alot of shocks, falls, .. etc. the performance is very good as well.
Bought two of these , one for my wife and one for our daughter.Works great, blue light when on,Elevates laptop and blows air.No overheating problems now.
I did not buy this printer from Amazon. Amazon and I have had a GREAT relationship over many years. This was MY mistake.My wife and I use lots of ink in a month because of our outside interests which have nothing to do with our chosen professions. We both have never seen printers which were so THIRSTY and unreliable. My CX6000 is a replacement from Epson on a much larger printer better suited to our constant usage. The CX6000 sucks down at LEAST twice the ink of the machine which Epson HAD to replace.I am constantly CLEANING the head, thereby dumping ink right into the toilet. I have only printed one hundred pages on this last replacement effort. During that time I have had to clean the heads half a dozen times; thereby flushing ink right out of the machine.And now Epson has figured out that the Bush Administration is ripe with confederates. I am not able to purchase my usual set of replacement ink cartridges from my favorite and most reliable retail company in Maryland. They have found 'fellow travelers' in the Federal Trade Commission who have decreed that selling copy-cat ink cartridges (perfectly good ink and perfectly good cartridges) is against the law. What used to cost me $28 or less for a full set of colors is now back to over $56!DON'T BUY EPSON ... STAY AWAYMy other printer is a Canon Pixma. Even with changing the chip in each cartridge each time I replace the ink, the price is SIGNIFICANTLY lower than any OEM replacement forced on me by the Epson decision.Meanwhile an old HP Deskjet 940C plugs along on my 'leftover' Compaq computer. What a great machine the old Deskjet was.I am ready purchase ANYTHING to replace Epson. It is almost cheaper to throw the Epson away and replace machines every few years if the ink continues to be such a problem to obtain.I love Amazon. They have been great; .... Epson on the other hand ....A.F Genco
Received a new unit. The battery in the new unit is much better, but it does not run "up to five hours" after being charged. It runs about half that time .
I've had lot of great success with Linksys products in the past. Unfortunately their wonderful track record has stopped with this product.Linksys claims that although the drivers have not been certified with Microsoft they will work on XP. My experience has been that the product WILL NOT work with XP.
I am an elementary school computer teacher. I bought this camera and 7 others used on ebay(different brands and models) for use in the computer lab by students ages 6 and up. This one is the easiest to use. It does exactly what a kid thinks it will do and it does it well. When you push the button, it takes a picture right now, no delay, no confusion, just a good picture. Using 2400 mah rechargeables, the flash recharge is FAST, one or two seconds and its ready to take another. This is a minimalist's camera, no distracting switches like the used canon powershot A400 or S45, no dials to accidently rotate and mess up the setting like the Nikon Coolpix 3200, or the Olympus D 425 or D 595. No strange proprietary batteries or memory card like the Sony cybershot DSC -T1. It uses AA batteries, and a standard SD card and a normal usb cable to transfer pictures without special software. Best of all the camera has been used by many, many carefree 7 year olds and has consistently taken sharp, clear images that we have used in multimedia projects. If this camera were a car, it would be a Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla, reliable, predictable, a bit pedestrian, but a keeper nonetheless. If you can find a good one of these used for thirty dollars give or take ten, grab it.
What can you say about a ethernet cable? It seems to be good quality and the price is good. If you need a cable I would not hesitate.
I've had this system for the last 5 years, so I think I'm in a good position to evaluate it. I bought this as a demo unit, while I'm still waiting for the time to come for a bigger full size system.First, The Good:The Receiver: Built like a tank. even with the speakers that come with the set, the sound quality is remarkable, esp considering the size of the receiver...I have heard many full size separate components with floor standing speakers of major brand names (I'm not speaking pure hi-end here), which sound worse, and had a bigger price tag running into 1k-2k $ range. I'm VERY picky about sound quality, and voice reproduction of this system is just great! Just listen to Fiona Apple's "slow like Honey", with vol level @ about 10-11 o'clock...hard to believe it's a mini system. The similar mini systems from Yamaha and Denon don't come close...and this receiver has banana type speaker terminals...now that's pretty hi-level thing do have in a "mini" system.I have a pioneer dvd player's audio out connected directly to this system, and with the "presence control" of the Onkyo at position 3, and tweaking of the dvd player's sound mode settings, the sound of dvd's are amazing...it's loud, but @ the same time, clear crisp, and the bass is not lacking at all...it's deep, but never "muddy".now: the speakers: I agree; they're below the level of the receiver, but think again: the freq response is 60Hz-35kHz, and that's actually pretty good...the freq above 20 kHz are not heard by humans, but they assure you have max clarity of that range. so the additional 35kHz is not a waste.again when I watch dvds I sometimes wonder @ the sound coming from them...one can only imagine the sound with better speakers. and they have pin-connectors on the back. Yuck! but still...the sound, even with them is remarkable...I've surprised many picky people with this set up.Convenience: inputs galore for such a small system; it has a SUB pre out! (look at how many full size a/v receivers have a line level sub-out). I know one person who has this system connected to a powered Yamaha sub, and he says it's wonderful (imagine the explosions then!). Best to buy a sub with variable cross-over adjustment, so that you can match/tune the freq exactly to the main speakers. This is my next move: a sub!(audiophiles believe that a good 2.1 system with bookshelves and a sub gives better sound quality-more accurate-than 2 big floorstanding speakers..i guess you can control the bass better)I sometimes connect my ipod to this system, and it also sounds great!Now those "processor-in-out" jacks...another rarity in this class: i guess one can add some kind of surround processor and make it more HT oriented...i might do it someday, but I doubt it...I think 2.1 is the max for me...I value music more than multi-channel movie-stuff.The tuner is VERY sensitive, and great that one can name stations.what one can do to make it better:1) replace all cables...I replaced all audio/video cables with either monster or cables-to-go with better cables/shielding and connectors. made a difference. if you're picky, you'll hear it.Right now, i'm still (amazingly) using the 16-gauge speaker wire that came in the box! been too lazy. I'm getting some bluejeanscable 12-gauge wire with banana connectors soon...2) get a sub..I really do think it makes a difference.3) get better speakers if this is sort of a "main" system...and believe me it can be a very powerful 2.1 or 2.0 main system for a small-mid sized room. be careful of the min load the new speakers can take...don't overdrive the amp/underdrive speakers. it's a good one, but it's also a small one. (underloading speakers cause a lot more damage than overloading them, in other words)CD palyer: This is the part which took out a star.not very good build-qaulity of the tray loading mechanism/transport, but audio quality is still very good, and has digital out again, pretty special for a mini player. the cd player still works well. had eject/lock-up prob's like other reviewers once or twice last year, but never had any after that...this is probably the worst part of this system. I don't think it's the speakers...for their size, they have a great range. they could be better, but they're not that bad. and think of the price again.All in all, a truly versatile, well made system. I will keep it as long as I can, and when I get a bigger main system, this will still have its place somewhere, and it won't be in some hidden place.UPDATE Oct/07:Updated speakers to Onix x-ls speakers, and a Onix X-sub: NOw it sounds like an almost hi-end system...more low extention, and the sound quality is unbelievable, probably able to beat most $1000 systems that I know of...The clarity/imaging is top notch with the better speakers, and they bring out what this receiver is truly capable of...It truly is very good; invest in better speakers and a sub...truns this into a truly audiophile grade system.
Although this cable may work for some (older) lower (up to 800 X 600) resolution displays/monitors, the 18 pin cable is not capable to process and display full HD (1080p) resolution. It will not even allow monitor to select upper (1920 X 1080) display resolution with this cable connected. If it were the 24 pin connector pictured, it would probably work fine and be a good value.The actual cable shipped could be worth 2-4 stars but, misleading the consumer earns this product only a 1 star rating.
THE COMPANY SENT ME THE WRONG ITEM. I ORDER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PIC BUT RECIVED A DIFFRANT ONE LUCKLY THE ONE THEY SENT WORKED BUT IT WAS A TILT MOUNT.AND IT WAS BLACK.
I have a high end home theater with Klipsch Reference speakers and B&K; 7.1 Amplifier. The sound of these ProMedia 2.1 speakers is just as amazing to me for the computer as that system is for the Home Theater. I can't find words to tell you how strongly I recommend these speakers. I also have a Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music sound card in my computer, so the speakers get the best signal to reproduce.If life was as good as these speakers, we would be in heaven!! They are that good!
The reader, protector, and case came as a package deal. The reader was great. However, neither the protector nor case fit. I have resolved the issue with the protector but have not resolved the case issue. I AM NOT PLEASED with this purchase.
I must have gotten the rotten apple in the basket. Mine works so infrequently, I can't even trouble shoot it. It worked tonight when I drove my truck up the drive, but won't work when I want it to no matter what I do; if I walk right in front of it or anywhere in my yard, driveway or sidewalk. When I make adjustments, it still only works randomly. It works about once a month since I installed it 5 months ago.UPDATE*****: I really over estimated its field of view (left to right) and a little over estimated its reach (distance straight in front of it that it can sense). I tried again to adjust it and when I pointed it almost straight down, it finally worked. So, I seem to have learned that I have mounted it too high, and at that height I had to point it down where the center of the sensing range was able to sense my presence. I have it mounted at about 20 feet and that seems to be a little on the edge of what it was designed for. So therefore, I have revised from 2 to 4 stars.
I bought this flash to go along with my D40x. After struggling with poor quality photos, I took the D40 back to the shop where I bought it from, and they agreed that the camera needed servicing. So out the camera body went to Nikon for a few weeks. Nikon agreed the camera was defective, repaired it, and it came back working normally. The flash then worked fine for 3 months, but it too has stopped working. Now I have to go through the hassle of shipping my flash off to Nikon for repairs again. My camera is used primarily for taking family and baby photos, and I handle the camera very gently. I am very, very disappointed in Nikon quality. Either I am particularly unlucky, or Nikon makes cheap junk nowadays.
Purchased 3 of these units first one failed to recognize and communicate with sensors after a period of timesecond same problem. Paid $125 for shipping and repair cost for 2 units and 2 months later items returnedin same condition ...not repaired. Contacted service center requested refund with no response. Since I had purchased 6 additional sensors decided to purchase another unit(#3). Unit received had same problem right out out of the box as all the rest. Returned to Amazon.I have experience with these units and know how to program them and they do not work or will quit working after a period of time. I would not have written this review but It keeps eating at me how I got ripped off and the manufacturer needs to quit flooding the market with defective products.Other reviews complain of the same problem. This item needs to be removed for purchase to consumers.Skylink ML-100 AAA+ Wall Mountable Home Smart Center with Rechargeable Battery
This product works and looks good, the price was right, and it is easy to install. Can't ask for much more.
TV is working great, Picture quality is excellent. Only problem we had was the supplier charged for expedited shipping, and the unit was delivered in 10 days. Yes the tv weights 200lbs, but the supplier knows this and if they are unable to deliver expedited, that shouldn't be an option and the customer should never be charged.
Nice product for astronomical viewers.Excelent imagen really good cuality.nice for bird, sport, and other tipe of view outside
This is a simple fishfinder that finds fish. Bottom line. And isn't that what a fish finder is all about. I can see a 1/2 o.z. jig at 120 feet with this exact model. It bugs me when people write reviews that just say,"It sucks". What sucks (besides your stupid review)? Bottom line, try finding one for under 140.00 (slim chance). this is a good fish finder for the entry level fisherman who has never used electronics.
My Canon SD 1200 fits perfectly into this case. I like the velcro flap on the case. It is easier to open and close than the cases with a zipper. I wear it on my belt. The extra pocket is good for a second memory card.
This works well if you can get it to stay on your ear. Had some problems getting the ear tip to sit in my ear, it is almost too big for my ear.
You know, after a lot of research that said that this is unnecessary, I decided to go ahead and give it a try. I have been home developing for some years with pleasing results, and mostly I had heeded the advice that you didn't need it. After reading one article to the contrary however, I felt it couldn't hurt and overall I am really glad I purchased it!PROS- Almost eliminates water marks and streaks- Negatives dry faster- Reduces pre-scan prep workCONS- It's an extra expenseOverall, I wouldn't say that this is VITAL, but who doesn't want cleaner, better negatives? Photo-Flo will save you time and effort, and for that reason alone, it's worth the extra cost!
While this product at first seems slick with its foldaway stand, there are a few things it lacks.First, it's not compatible with iPhone 3G. A message comes up on the iPhone that says the device will not charge it. Had I known this one item, I would not have bought it.Second, the remote fits nicely into a slot when the stand is folded up - cool. Except that when the stand is unfolded the remote falls out. Not a big deal - I've found that a little square of adhesive velcro will hold it in.Third, there is _no_ acoustic bass when playing music. The highs and mid-ranges seem to be there, but very little bass.Bottom line; it's probably fine for a regular iPod if you just want to hear your music; a little pricey for a dorm room; I would not recommend it for enjoying music or for your iPhone.
I installed mine in 10 minutes with two small screws. It does not come with mounting equipment, but you probably have some screws lying around that will do the job. Judging by the light weight, I think foam mounting tape would have worked fine, too.Six feet was too long, so I cut it with a utility knife (be careful, of course). Painted the front part the same color as the wall and it looks very nice... Definitely nicer than 4 wires hanging out of the TV!Mine held a power cable (thick), a LCD monitor cable (thick), a mini HDMI cable and a headphone cable.
I have owned a lot of camera's but you can not beat this Pentax for the money. So many different settings even one for fireworks. Best of all it is waterproof. So when your on vacation and get caught in the rain no problem! My son has one and he is always dropping it in his drinks and freaking everyone out. This camera is Amazing.
I got 2 of these and I am using one to hold my Macbook Pro above my desktop and the other we use it by attaching it to the coffee table in the living room and using it to hold the ipad.
My daughter just got a new job in a big city and has to visit different houses. It helps so much because she is NEVER lost. She also has training in other big cities and is NEVER lost so it has been worth the money. I love it. Buy yourself one because you will use it.
For replacement of a failed AMD socket 939 motherboard this board is ideal. While it is limited in expansion slots and lacks 1394 firewire inputs I could find nothing of substance to complain about with this micro-ATX workhorse from Asus. I installed the motherboard into the computer case, plugged everything in and had the computer up and running in 5 minutes or less. It roared to life with the first click of the power switch and has performed trouble-free. I can't say that about some of the other motherboards I've dealt with in the past but the simple and practical design of the Asus A8V-VM SE makes this one nearly foolproof.
This remote control is a handy little gadget. And I mean little- it is tiny, it will take up no space in your kit, and is invisible in your hand when taking group portraits. The remote is 1 inch wide, 2 5/16 inches tall, and 3/8 inch thick.No more releasing the shutter and then scurrying into the picture. With the D40 in "Quick-response remote" shooting mode, I can take multiple single shots by repeatedly pressing the remote button. It works well, is inexpensive, and a great gadget to have. It will auto-focus if you have the appropriate lens and settings. Reviewers who could not make this work properly apparently have trouble with their TV remotes, VCRs, and toasters. There are NO directions included with this thing-- it's that simple.Other great uses include extreme close-up work (flowers, etc), extreme slow shutter speeds (recent eclipse), and studio portraits where you want the subjects to look at you and be less distracted by the camera. This DOES work from behind, or next to, the camera, just not eight feet behind; for side and rear use you need to be somewhat close by. It's WELL worth the $16 or so dollars.
I have not field tested these binoculars yet, but have viewed the neighborhood and they appear adequate. I will certainly use them on my travels in Israel this Spring.
I actually use the Canon 200EG photo backpack and it's about the same as this Lowepro, but for a lot less money. Sure, it's not quite as well made and sturdy as this Lowepro but it's also not nearly as expensive. While I wouldn't really hesitate to buy this Lowepro, especially if it were a bit cheaper, I'm very happy with the Canon backpack as I get nearly the same functionality (minus the built-in all weather sheath) for a lot less.A note about the layout-I like this style photo backpack better than the type where the camera gear is placed in the bottom of the pack and the top part is for other items. This style is more space efficient-it can hold more lenses and photo gear in the main compartment, yet the outside dimensions of the bag are less. Granted, you do have to take the pack off and set it down to access it. But I tried a Tamrac backpack (the kind where the camera stuff goes in the bottom part of the pack) before buying the Canon one and I found it way too big and not any more convenient to use as I had to also remove that one from my back to access it. In the end, the Canon pack (and this Lowepro) holds extra stuff too. In the flap pocket, I can fit a shirt, light lunch and other items like a magazine. In fact, I can even fit a small laptop in the main compartment (in a separate laptop slipcase for protection). I would say a 13"-15" laptop would fit fine, but not a 17" or larger one.If you want something that you can work out of without having to take it off and yet carries all of your photo gear, I doubt you will ever find it. I would instead recommend a shoulder bag that you carry only one or two lenses in (for weight reasons) for walking around with, and a back pack for transporting all your stuff. I also use the backpack for long walks/hikes and it works fine not fully loaded too. In other words, just because you can take every single photo item you own, doesn't mean you have to or should.
I bought this to be able to switch my monitor between my PC and my Xbox 360. It does the job decently enough. However, there is a slight drop in visual quality. As a hardcore PC enthusiast who spends way too much time staring at their screen, the change was very obvious to me. However, it might not be enough to bother most people. Or for most people to even notice it. It's maybe a 5-10% decrease in quality, and I've come to live with it during periods where I will be using the Xbox a lot (say, when I just got a new game). Then at other times I just plug my monitor directly back into my video card. It still saves me the hassle during those busy Xbox periods, so I don't regret my purchase one bit.I've opened the box for this switch, and the reason for the drop in quality is that there isn't quite enough shielding on the wires, nor on the switch itself. But, for a better product you're going to have to pay quite a bit more. This thing is cheap, and does its job well enough for my purposes.
This does what it says. Fits my Canon Speelite 430ex perfectly.
Fantastic product. I purchased an adapter and am using it with my tripod and camera to reach spots impossible with just the tripod, Totally please and would recommend it to everyone.
I have owned about 5 Dymo printers over the last 10 years or so. Why so many? Because after about 2 years or so they ALL stopped working suddenly and inexplicably. Our company bought the 400 turbo about 20 months ago to replace another Dymo printer. After working for that time, it suddenly malfunctioned - like all the others before it. This really bothered me and caused me to wonder if there was a defect.This time I called customer service and spoke to a very unfriendly sounding person who asked, when was the last time I cleaned the unit. Never, I responded, should I have? She explained that there is a cleaning card in the unit and you need to run it through the machine frequently - evidently the rollers collect dust and debris quickly and that clogs up the mechanism. Okay fine. I asked how often does it need to be cleaned, she told me every month or it will cause damage to the unit and that to fix it we would have to send it in and pay for the repair and damages caused by our neglect. Our neglect? I explained that there are no directions on when or how to clean the unit included in the box. This is when she got really hostile and said that it is assumed you will be doing the maintenance and upkeep or pay for the damage. When I questioned her about this policy and she promptly hung up on me. Great customer service Dymo...keep it up!So I tried to clean the unit but the cleaner card would not feed through the rollers. I think the these Dymo label printers are just too cheap to last very long.We just bought the Brother QL570. It looks a lot better made and so far it performs great. Hopefully it will last longer than the Dymo junk.
Out of the box, never touched a thing and Presto! instant wifi! Lots of security options and of course Linux!
Reading the specs on the Tamrac Pro 12 and seeing it live and up close are two different things. This bag is HUGE--fully loaded it becomes a major piece of luggage and makes a great carry on bag. The Tamrac name is legend among similar products. I've used their bags, all sizes, for over 20 years now and they get better and better. From the materials used to the construction of the bag your equipment is SAFE! A padded cell would offer LESS security. Great Tamrac features including Lens bridge, moveable dividers, memory card system & battery slots, it's well organized.Room to grow too with six in side slots for extra lens, flash, etc. Long enough you can leave a longer telephoto zoom attached to your cameras. If you can actually load this bag up and run out of room you just need another bag ! Or simply take out that kitchen sink !
These earphones were a welcome substitution for my ear buds I was using. They work well for running, but I switch back to ear buds when I'm doing other stuff (like biking or walking about). I've had negligible annoyances when I had to get these ear phones on and then arrange my sunglasses in a perfect way that won't push off the ear phones. Otherwise, these are cool for the price and again, I only use them for running.
I say unfortunately because at $2-$3K (was $3K when it first came out) for the 5D you would hope that it would have the grip built-in like the 1D/Mark series. You pretty much have to get the grip for this one. I can not get a decent handle on this camera without the grip. I have tried and tried with different lenses, and every time the grip is necessary. It's strange, really. I don't know what accounts for this. I don't have the same problem at all on the 40D or other Canon DSLRs. In fact I even sold the 40D grip because I didn't need it. On here it is a must.Unlike the other Canons I have used, this grip matches the lines and contours of the 5D perfectly (a little too perfectly, actually--it is as if Canon purposely sawed the 5D in half in the design stage to sell this separately to make extra money even though it should have been built-in like the 1D/Mark series) and looks like it is part of the camera. It makes the 5D look like a 1D/Mark body. Again, this is great--but I wish I didn't have to pay $200 on top of a few thousand to make it happen.Another "pro" is that you now have the ability to use (4) AA lightweight lithium batteries (or 4 heavy rechargeable ones if that is your bag, man) on a shoot. This is invaluable since you can keep a box of them in your bag and be guaranteed never to run out of battery power even after thousands of shots.
The HD-280 has a very expensive and full sound, even with just an ipod. It's comparably to more expensive headphones when compared head to head.Solid bass very good treble. THe build and quality are superb, easily collapsible, very durable. No problems so far, I have had it for 6 months.
I recently found out about ethernet powerline adapters and I have to say this is the best thing after sliced bread. I had to connect my satellite receiver (which is in the living room/ 2nd floor) to my router which is on the first floor!!! There is no way I can run an ethernet cable from the receiver to the router, too long and way to messy.The powerline adapter solved my problem, plug one device into the router, plug another device into the receiver and and my receiver can now access the internet. Make sure you buy TWO of these powerline adapters otherwise you can't get anything to work.
I set this aside to set up at a later date. Installation was more confusing than I expected it to be. Hopefully, when I have more time, I can get it to work.
I love music and I take my Zen player with me everywhere, I mean I NEVER leave home without it. So naturally I've gone through a few pairs of headphones, and I absolutely LOVE the clip on ones. They don't mess up your hair and they can't fall off your ears. You can even leave one ear free to talk on the phone or whatever, and still not miss a minute of music! Awesome! And these are black so they match with everything, I highly recommend!
Great product!!!!! It saved my life! No I don't have to worry about trying to lay miles of cable through out my house just to watch TV!
I first saw this TV at a national electronics retailer who priced it more than $100 higher than Amazon. With exactly the right under-counter location and color scheme to match our counters and appliances, this was the TV for our kitchen. We now have ours in full view of the kitchen island and it's great! The picture is clear, the sound is great (stereo) and it was easy to install. It also has a really cool comptact remote with a magnet that you can just stick on the fridge with the rest of your fridge magnets. And, since the VE-640 also includes AM/FM radio and a speaker-phone, this is a full-featured unit that delivers great value and performance, considering the space it takes.
Sometime old information needs to be accessed from Old computers. LaCie came through and this drive worked flawlessly...
We received the lens quickly after we placed the order and began using it immediately. It was easy to use, attached to camera quickly, and the pictures we took with it were spectacular. Snapped some shots at the USC football game that made it look like we were right on the field. Took some pictures of a plane taking off that made it look as if we were flying in the air next to it. Pictures were sharp, clear, and the zoom is fantastic. I wished we had it sooner!! Can't wait to use it over the holidays. I would recommend it to anyone who's considering a zoom lens. It does exactly what it promises and our pictures are so much better for it. And it's quite reasonably priced. We're extremely satisfied with it!
I would never buy another PIXMA 460. It takes a long time to warm up; it is slow; most of all, the power cord disconnects from the machine about every third time I use it.
I returned this product because the package was not complete. And when I tried it on my computer, the picture was not clear at all. I was quite disappointed.
I bought this camera three months ago after having twins because I wanted a good camera to document their growth and that is just what I got. I bought the camera, the case and a 4GB card from amazon, cheaper than anywhere else in town and the items arrived quickly and in great shape. I love this camera and use it daily though I am still figuring out all of the functions. It takes crisp, clear shots and is reminiscent to me of my old Nikon N6o, that I loved. If you are looking for a decent, digital SLR, I highly recommend this one.
What do you expect? It's a battery. After charging the battery fully I ran a manual calibration on my 1500 with a constant 500w load (lightbulbs). It lasted for 45 minutes which is the exact length of time as the other one that has an actual APC battery in.So you get all the quality as APC, without the price. Pick it up if you have a SUA1500!
Usually I hate Microsoft hardware, but this mouse is very nice. People at the office are always saying how "cute" it is so maybe that's a downside, but whatever. Works real well, but the range is crappy.
The only thing I don't like about the iPod is the headphones, I keep losing the little black earbud thingies.Before you buy an MP3 player, try some of them if at all possible. The iPod interface is really quite remarkable and easy to use. While I don't recommend doing this, I drive 70mph while mixing songs on the fly.I use it extensively when I am travelling and have yet to use up the 8 hour battery life, generally I am in the car or end up near an outlet where it can be recharged rather quickly. I've found the FM Transmitter adapters work well on long car trips in rural areas, but not in heavy populated areas like Chicago (where I am)Oddly enough, I only have about 3GB of tunes on my 15GB iPod, I use the rest of it for transferring and backing up files from my laptop. It's a portable firewire drive!Most all the music on my iPod is from my own CD's with a few songs I purchased on the iTunes Music Store. The Music Store is nice, but I already own most of the music I like to listen to.While &quot;officially&quot; you CAN'T transfer your iPod tunes from the iPod to a computer, there are several third party programs that will enable this feature for both Mac and Windows iPods.If you buy it and you don't like it, you can EASILY sell it for close to what you paid for it. Try that with any other MP3 player. Even a DEAD iPod is worth more than $100!You should really go to an Apple Store or other reseller and check them out in person. Then come back and shop and find the best price/deal. Don't rely exclusively on reviews that may be written by people that have a grudge against Apple for having a best seller. In fact, don't rely on this review either. Compare the others, pay particular attention to the interface that you will be spending alot of time with.
I am so sorry I bought this drive. The advertising said it worked for both PCs and Macs. Wrong!It works sporadically with my PC -- reads some, offers to reformat others. I thought that might be because it couldn't read Mac files but it read some that were in Word. When it couldn't read disks full of only jpg files, I knew something was wrong.When I tried it on the MAC, nothing happened. Its little green light came on and stayed on but the computer didn't recognize it at all.I'm going to try another brand and throw this thing out!!! I wouldn't even give it to my worst enemy if I had one.
I kinda dont really like the item. it has to much cables and not enough room to move around the wired remote. the subwoofer is not strong enough and wen you turn up the speakers a little bit they hum and dont play music clearly.
I purchased a package of these (there are 2 to a pack, which also includes 2 short pieces of heat-shrink tubing), and another package containing Monster 200 Crimpable Ring Terminals (4-gauge, 5/16" stud). All of the connectors are identical with the simple exception of the diameter of the stud hole. These connectors have a 3/8" diameter hole, while the other set has a 5/16" diameter hole. The price is $3.95 with the small hole, and $9.99 with the 1/16" larger hole!!! The amount of metal surrounding the hole is the same for all connectors, so the customer pays $6.04 extra for 2 connectors with a 1/16" larger hole!! My recommendation: buy the identical connectors with the smaller hole. If you need the larger 3/8" diameter hole, simply clamp the terminal in a vise and enlarge the hole with a standard 3/8" drill bit. There is no way for the manufacturer or vendor to justify the price difference. The higher pricing for the terminals with the larger hole is simply a rip-off!FOLLOW-UP: After posting the above review I contacted Amazon's customer service to complain about the inappropriate pricing on this item. Amazon replied the same day and issued a partial refund to me for $6.04, as I had requested. So I ended up paying the exact same price for the two different connectors. Amazon also stated that they were forwarding my complaint to their pricing office for a pricing review and consideration to correct this pricing discrepancy. An outstanding response from Amazon customer support!! EXCELLENT!
I bought this in 2008 and it still works great for me. I still only used 50% of it too. I have a ton of music and pictures, and there is still plenty of room left.
I bought this item aware of other reviewer's comments regarding its range. As a reviewer suggested, I easily took off the back label and found the little hole that allowed me to gently use a small screwdriver to turn up the output power. I didn't have to turn it very far. It now transmits from my upstairs study to every FM radio in the house. The label retains its adhesiveness and was no problem to stick back on the unit. The wheel that adjusts the output power works very well. Turn it up just short of having the little red light come on. The computer volume output also has to be thoughtfully set. The sound, particularly from Pandora, is full and rich.
Excellent product. Just a simple plug and play. Quickly found our POE devices (cameras) and instantly provided the correct power. We were very concerned that there would be enough power for each camera and there was. The power requirement was Class 3 which means it had to provide 15 watts of available power per each POE port. (We were advised that this is very important.) It was hard to find a POE switch that provided the correct amount of wattage budget we required. Most manufactures are a little bit secretive about revealing the total watt output for the POE ports. The Netgear switch was placed in a position after a DHCP router. And it handles our IP cameras great using just a Cat5. Also, manages the non-POE devices easily and interfaces with our larger ethernet switch. Some reviews said it was a bit noisy, but this is not obvious in our home run room. We have not used the gigabit ports.We think the unit is worth the extra expense.
I was pleased with the capabilities of this lense for the cost versus the costs of a comprable zooming lense from other makers. It was a good buy for the money and even though it takes a little finess to make it work the way I want it was better than paying thousands of dollars.
this produst is great!!! just hook it up and it works!! even though it gotlost in the mail i still like it alot
I would like to say that this item rates very high in quality, price and durability. I would defintly buy this product again.
This Sony portable has excellent sensitivity and selectivity. With about a 7 foot long wire at ground level, sitting on a patio, it picks up a lot of hams. The other basic specs are probably just as good. Well built, with good controls layout and feel. It's nice listenig to AM in the SSB mode, probably better then the sync detector. BUT----IT HAS FLAWS. 100 memories are provided, but you can only scan 10 at a time!! (it has ten banks), and after it scans the 10 channels, IT STOPS SCANNING! (I may be wrong, but when I hit scan it cycles once only.) They designed it so you can enter the frequencies of ten world broadcast stations, each in its own memory bank, and then scan it to see what channel is stronger. But then you can only enter 10 stations, right? If you listen to utility, you can do the same, as well as maybe hams on different bands. Being able to scan ALL 100 channels is best! However, moving the frequencies around, like from VFO to memory, scanning up and down from each memory, or entering a memory, or VFO setting, into the two very clever holding channels, is very good. Another flaw is that the SSB pitch control is on the side of the radio, like most radios. (I have an old Sangean that has the pitch control on the front.) Also, you can't plug in an external antenna in the jack because it supplies a DC current. It was designed for some Sony products. You are forced to clip the supplied roll up wire to the radio's whip. The audio quality on SSB is outstanding, almost as good as the old high fidelity McKay Dymek receivers. But the audio warbles-a little unstable. I hear that the older model 7600G was more stable. Of course you should get this set, especially if you like single sideband like me. A budget model would be the Kaito 1102, a little smaller, with decent sideband. The Eton 1 is the best, but it's very large and expensive.
I was looking for a portrait and general purpose telephoto lens to complete my system. I compared 105/f2 dc with others including 85/1.4, 135/f2 dc, 105/2.8 micro, 70-200/2.8, 80-200/2.8 and 70-300 VR. I selected this lens to pair with my F100. The experience of first roll of film has already confirmed what many have commented:-Smooth color and transition which are perfect for skin tones.-Great bokeh (nice blend of colors). DC control is handy when needed.-Sharp prime lens. Amazing 3D like images.-Fast and accurate auto focus on F100, similar to my 20/2.8 and 50/1.8 in terms of focusing speed.-Easy to use built-in lens hood. Front glass element is deeply recessed.-Right size and weight, not too heavy to lug around all day.-Smooth manual focus ring.-Well built and nice finish for a life time.Since it does not have VR the lens demands right shutter speeds when handheld. I plan to move to full frame digital to extend the usage in low light. Auto focusing is not af-s but very responsive for shooting on fast moving subjects.It has instantly become my favorite and I haven't removed it from camera since. The 105mm focus length allows it to be used also as a general purpose walk around lens. It is a fixed lens so moving back and forth is required. On the plus side, this may helps the composition. I am happy with this Amazon purchase and highly recommended.
I bought this monitor based on the advertised premise that it was a high grade .22mm dot pitch CRT. Upon opening the box I realized I'd been had; the box is clearly marked .26mm dot pitch. To make matters worse I paid $30 extra for 2nd day delivery only to have it take 5 days to be delivered.I rate this transaction 2 thumbs down. If it weren't for my desperate need to have a working monitor to aid my physical imparement, I would return this in a heart beat. Amazon, you should be ashamed of yourself!
I bought two of these 25 foot cables only to snake them through my wall (so that all wires are hidden and go to the entertainment center) neither of the cables worked and actually when I hooked one of the cables up to my blu-ray player and then to my HD TV it blew the port and now does not work. I contacted the seller only to get an e-mail that said it's not their problem and to contact Amazon. GARBAGE!!!! I usually have no problem on Amazon but I guess there are exceptions to the rules so to speak.
I originally bought a pair of these headphones about five years ago while overseas for my home music studio (Hip Hop, R&B;, Alternative). I like the reviews at the time, most pointed that they were a good to great pair of cans for flat response needed for quality mixing, with one of the common "knocks" being that they were a bit TOO flat, not having enough bass response.Somewhere with the move back to the states, getting adjusted, etc, my headphones snapped. I relied on subpar headphones to produce/mix during all my frequent business engagements on the road and overseas, so the dip in quality really showed in some of the recordings. I finally broke down and repurchased these and haven't regret them one bit!Nice starter headphones for guys/gals on a tight budget, but just enough in the quality category to get you started. Pretty durable and a long enough cord to let you roam around a bit. While I do agree with the original reviews when purchased as far as not getting a LOT of bass response with these, it really does give you a true measuring stick of where you need to take your EQ levels when recording. At lot of times people produce/mix with headphones with TOO much bass response and it really distorts their mixes and finished cuts. At the end of the day, you're going to have to check it out on a stereo/car system to truly gauge the end results anyway.Definitely worth grabbin!
OEM battery that came with laptop did well to provide 1 to 1-1/2 Hours of runtime. Extended battery provides about 2-1/2 Hours. Happy with the purchase.
I was quite disappointed with this item because one of the salesmen at the Apple store told me to purchase it for my Mac laptop and when it came, I was shocked to realize it didn't work with a Mac.
As far as I'm concerned the Sony MDR-ED21LP's are the best of thesimple, bud-type earphones. The sound quality is very good with fullbase and good high-end without sounding too "tinny". The unique shapefits in the ear nicely and doesn't cause too much discomfort overseveral hours of use (like on airplanes or in the gym). I own severalof these since bud earphones are something I use all the time. Mostconsumer-electronic stores don't carry these but they are worthseeking out. Highly recommended!
I bought this camera at the same time I purchased a Canon xti (digital SLR). I had owned Canon before and was very pleased with the company.I was VERY sure that I would keep the xti and sell the V lux 1. In fact I purchased several Canon lenses. Now that I have used both cameras for about year now, I have come to the conclusion that the V lux 1 takes better photographs.First to all, the Leica has a very versatile lens that takes clear pictures with great color reproduction. The camera has IN BODY image stabilization that works very well. It has a zoom that is mechanical 35- 420 and incorporates an additional optical choice of 2x or 4x. This is a tremendous choice of range that works well.The f-stops open up enough to get great photos indoors. The WB seems very accurate as well. It also has a quality lens.If you are the kind of photographer who wants an all-in-one lens-camera choice that is light, easy to use and takes VERY good 10MP pics this one may be for you.[...]
What a waste of money. Takes months to get customer support. After a year, this thing is trash and impossible to get repaired. Avoid VIZIO at all costs.
I have owned this TV since Oct of 2007 and I still enjoy it. The DLP has great color and the picture in HD looks amazing. The great thing about a DLP is that you don't have to worry about doing any proper "burn in". Just get this TV, plug it in and enjoy. The only con about the tv is that the built in speakers suck. I recommend buying a nice surround sound system and hook it up to the TV to get maximum enjoyment out of each and every movie.
build quality seems pretty good, no complaints there.style is a bit shiny for me but thats a personal thing.comfort: the lil tube that sits in your ear is bigger than most, if you use the small sized eartips like myself,you may want to consider another brand, these tend to sit half in and slip out occasionally due to the tube size.sound quality: nowhere near as good as id imagined from the reviews i looked at before buying.they do have a very strong bass level, but they suffer a big lack of volume from the mid/high end of the sound, with the exeption of the very upper end which sounds tinny and causes me earache.i have been using these with a cowon s9 media player and my soundblaster titanium fatality pro soundcard(both of which have stunning sound)even after lots of fiddling with the many settings (and theres a lot on the s9) i still cannot find a nice sound level. it sounds like the bass is muffling the mid level sound but even with the bass lowered there is huge lack of clarity in the mid's and mid to high levels.i find myself having to use different custom sound settings for each artist or song.they also need 10 hours of burn in time + that changes again after several days worth of listening (not in a good way, gets even more muffled sounding and a big drop in volume).i bought these as a recommended best for under $100 by multiple review sites, all of which mentioned the overpowered bass (i thought that might be a good thing considering i listen to rave a lot) but none gave me any idea how bad it was.and if your wondering what music i tried it with, everything from gabba, D&B;, jazz, oldskool, disco, 50's-recent, ska, rock, ambient, vocal, instrumental...etc etc.if i had had the chance to try a fully burned in set of these beforehand im sure i would have chosen one of my other options.
Functions exactly the same as the Canon OEM grip, but it is slightly noticable that it is not as high quality as the OEM. This doesn't mean it doesn't work as needed, the shutter button is a little softer than the OEM grip trigger, but works fine. Brilliant product for the price and extra batteries!
This is an outstanding product. Well worth the price and meets all of my criteria for the best product ever from Sony.
Hard to find anymore but theirs seem to just work forever. Never have had a problem with it and use it mainly in a sewing machine for patterns.
I wanted something small and portable with not too many bells and whistles. This fit the bill perfectly. Because its Sony you know you are going to get a good product; of course with that repuatation you always pay a few bucks more for Sony then the competitors.This radio was just what I needed for use on muy backyard deck. AM / FM come in great with plenty of clear stations. I haven't used the TV tuner or Weather tuner all that much but when I did it worked fine.Overall,Nice little radio; really light, uses only 2 'AA' batteries and gets great reception with decent volume.
It sounds good and it it works well but I find it extremely uncomfortable. it is very tight and sits way to low and there is no way to adjust the height. My ears hurt after just a few minutes of use...
We purchased this camera to supplement our Minolta SLR when our daughter was born(point &amp; shoot)for quick shots. It has worked so well we put the Minolta on the shelf. Well six years and more than 10,000 photographs later it finally ground to a halt. We plan on picking up a new Pentax IQ Zoom 200 to replace it.
Were it not for the horrible support Netgear provided, I would have given this product 4 maybe 5 stars. It works just fine, speed and connections are good, setup was easy enough. Just try to have 1 simple question answered by tech support and you will see why I will never purchase another Netgear product. You have to jump through some very annoying hoops just for the opportunity to struggle to be understood and understand what the person is trying to tell you(and I spoke to 3 of them, all pretty much incomprehensible,... and all of them located in India). Maybe the other brands suffer from the same outsourcing problems, but Ill just keep buying from different manufacturers till I find 1 who speaks english.
I had some trouble making it work (it's not a ready to use item), nevertheless, after some help connecting it properly the effort was worth the wait: crystal clear sound at an affordable price. I suggest this turntable to anyone who wants a good looking nice sounding turntable, at an affordable price.
I followed the advice from other buyers (which was better then the support from At@t in Chicago), and the modem did not work. But after leaving it plugged in for a day, it eventually found the signal, and it works fine.
These speakers stopped working after a year. It seems like they should have lasted longer than that. There are better sounding systems with sub-woofers available for the same amount of money.
Very pleased with this Y cable. Great quality and would recommend it to anyone that needs one.
This iPod is similar to my old iPod (60 GB), but there is a one point that really disappointed me: it is impossible to use the earphone-connector (above the iPod) to watch videos on tv. I have a good cable to put the iPod on tv and now I can't use it anymore. You have to buy a special cable with doc-connnector to plug the iPod on tv. I don't know why Apple did this change.
I run my own insurance business and was always inundated by a sea of paperwork. This little scanner fits into my BJC-85 printer and serves double duty - I can scan and then print with the same machine. Genius! I would have liked the ability to scan documents into a pdf format, but you can't have everything. This little scanner is the main reason I will not upgrade my BJC-85, as it is not compatible with later models.
Its quality is absolutely fantastic... Video and sound is crisp. I would recommend this product. It could act substitute for handycam with amazing pic quality.Also the features color accent, swap are of great values.
Re: former posts, this case is wonderful, and is definitely for right-handed people.Hold it w/left hand and use stylus w/right hand. Works perfectly. Protects perfectly. I highly recommend this case for the Palm Zire 72 handheld.Go buy it; it's worth it.
This Sanus mount was used to mount a 52" Sharp LCD.I found the instructions very clear, and the included hardware package had every nut, bolt and washer you could possibly use in any situation encased in a see-thru package that proved to be very handy.The mount adjusted easily. I was mounting to drywall covered studs.The only problem I had was mounting to three studs (as suggested in the instructions) and getting the mount to fit the Sharp TV. I had to modify the mount by drilling my own holes to fit this situation. Thus, only four stars in my rating. The space between the mounting holes on the Sharp is quite narrow, only 8".
I ordered this for my Mom to give to her for Christmas, she loves frogs and this is to match the steering wheel with frogs on it. The part came in perfect condition, still was in original packaging. I am very happy with this and my Mom will be too!!
This unit replaced a similar Yamaha changer. My only complaints are that it doesn't continue to play a selected Cd when you open the tray and the controls on the front of the unit are difficult to see.
I bought this digital frame and a 2gig memory card. The setup could not have been easier. I put the memory card in my PC, added pictures, plugged card in frame, plugged in frame and it worked perfectly!!! I'm sure there was probably software included but I didn't need it. Soooo easy!!!
I was on my third one of these. Bought it once, but got two replacements from Logitech. The battery would always stop charging and the remote would die. I now need a new one and bumped into this one. It's a great remote, but the battery charging is flawed.
When it works, it works great, but I've had to restore the software three times since I received it for my birthday two months ago. And I don't use it very often, because I've had nothing but problems with it from Day 1.I had trouble installing the software originally (went through that annoying "Do not disconnect" Catch-22). Then I had trouble keeping the battery charged, even though I rarely use it! Today was the last straw: I plugged it in to download my latest purchases and was told to "update it." When I tried to update it, I got a "disk write error" message. Then I completely lost the ipod option on my itunes menu. I had to shut down my computer just to disconnect. Then when I turned on the ipod, I received that lovely folder with the exlamation point error message. So I went back online, followed all the help information offered on the ipod website, and finally got the dang thing to connect enough to get the "need to install and update" message again. Of course, once it initialized for the "update," the only option it would allow me to use was the restore one that wipes off everything! Then it tells me it couldn't even do that, due to another "disk write error"! What a lovely piece of dog-poo.It turns out it did clear everything off, and I've reloaded all my music, etc., but the next time this happens, I'm calling Apple and demanding my money back. (I know, consider me delusional.)I know I probably got the only "lemon" out there, but I could not possibly, in good conscience, recommend this thing. At least I can listen to the itunes music on my computer, which has much better sound anyway!
I really like the product. I was dissapointed when it arrived in bubblewrap inside an Amazon box instead of in original packing. Mine was refurbished even though when I bought it, it said "brand new" and that it hadn't been opened. Product works great, though.
The description says 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes and some are not available. Alright, I was warned. My application did not fit on the SanDisk 2GB SD card and it does fit on the OCZ 2GB SD card.Windows XP reports:SanDisk: 1,975,255,040 bytesOCZ: 2,038,038,528 bytesI bought 3 SanDisks and the space is consistentI have 7 OCZ and the space is consistent
I received this media rack and put it together. After doing so I realized that it would not work for my needs. The package did not include any return instructions and so I tried to find out how to do this. After a couple attempts I was unsuccessful in getting the information that I needed. However, Universal Media did respond with email and phone calls and have provided me with the return instructions I need. Thank you to Universal Media for their great customer service after the sell.
i love this cables, i love the entire monster cable lineup and they are the only cable that i use in my 10K home theater
These JBL 2.4G Speakers were almost exactly what I was looking for. I wanted wirless speakers to play my digital music from my computer out by the pool. Although they are wireless from the computer, you still have to plug one speaker into a three-pronged outlet. The second speaker is connected via speaker wire to the primary speaker making them not truly wireless.However, I have an outlet outside and have set up the speakers on opposite sides and the sound quality is excellent. Great high notes and superb bass power coming from the speakers. I thoroughly enjoy them and recommend them.I previewed them at Frye's electronics and they were retailing for $300. As I walked around the store, I checked Amazon.com on my phone and saw the same speaker set selling for $160. As I placed my order online, I thanked the salesman for his time and awaited delivery of my speakers and received them 4 days later.
Having gone through several iterations, I have found that the iTrip mini is simply and clearly the superior method (for me) to listen to my iPod mini over my car's radio. In my mind, this is a must have accessory for your iPod Mini.Let me start with my setup: I have an XM Radio setup and the iPod mini in my VW Jetta. Cup holders are located just above the radio location in the Jetta and both the XM and the iPod sit in their respective Belkin Tunedocks which are seated in the cup holders.Initially, I used a Belkin Tunecast to broadcast the iPod signal to the radio. It was fairly miserable at accomplishing this task. Actually, it was awful - and could not even overcome weak signals from adjacent stations. Plus, the battery life was not very good and the little power cord kept getting disconnected. Enter the cassette solution - which I used with a y-adaptor to hook in both my XM SkyFi and iPod. This worked well - but I had cords everywhere and it was a bit annoying - but the sound quality was a ridiculously big improvement. Then I got the XM MyFi for Christmas - which has an internal FM transmitter - so I figured I would go completely wireless and picked up the iTrip Mini.For me, the iTrip has been flawless - is the sound quality amazing? No. However, the volume out level is good (don't crank up the iPod volume all the way - you don't need to and it overmodulates and distorts the sound if you do) and I don't get static or fading or any problems like that. I have never had to add in the other stations - I always keep it on 87.9. I have heard that other stations in the middle of the FM band might provide better quality, but I'm playing this over a Jetta's factory radio - so I figure the incremental benefit is probably not there.I should add, as you may well note, that I am in Dallas and yes we have a crowded FM band - there is no frequency that does not have a strong signal on an adjacent frequency - yet I have no problems. I think that finding a solid location in your vehicle - relative to the radio head unit or the antenna is vital - mine is always fairly proximate to the head unit. Moving it some distance - say to the passenger seat - has a deleterious effect on the quality and interference - although it is still quite useable.I would also note that the transmitter is far superior not only to the Belkin that I previously used, but also to the one in my XM MyFi. With the MyFi, it is not unusual for me to deal with persistent interference that requires me to go channel hopping.I'd also like to say a word about the form factor - it fits perfectly atop the iPod and is, in that regard, highly portable. If you want to listen to or share some tunes in a friend's car or at their house, you need only bring your iPod with the iTrip on top and you are ready to go - no additional cords or plugging into outlets, etc. - it is the easiest, most elegant solution. Granted, the iTrip uses the iPod's battery for power, so it does have an effect on that regard - but the portable nature far exceeds the convenience in any of the power cord/broadcast combos available.
I bought one of these for my new digital camera. 4 days and over 50 MB of photos later, this Memory Stick had a fatal error, taking all of my photos with it. I tried to retrieve the data several ways and all failed. Buy at your own risk. I'd go with a different brand if I were you. I lost photos I'll never get back, and when I returned the stick, the guy at the store told me that this happens more regularly with Lexar than other brands.
I hesitantly ordered this mount for a brand new Epson 8700 HD Pro Cinema projector. Mainly because all of the audio specialists that I consulted all recommended units that cost twice as much or more. I am so happy we went with the Peerless.This unit was a snap for me to install and my wife and I we were able to easily adjust the projector unit once it was installed. So glad we didn't buy the Chief brand when this one fits our needs perfectly. Also, since the projector unit is white, it was really nice that Peerless offered this in white. It looks really classy!
If you carry a lot of "suitcase" type cases with handles, a good strap will take the load off your hands and wrists and put it on your shoulder, where it belongs. These straps are plenty long for tall folk, and the stitching and hardware is top notch. Pelican even includes the hardware loops for mounting on the case. Highly recommended.
Nice to no longer have to reuse the same bag which elminates stray pieces to deal with everytime you empty it.
This item does not properly fit the Pentax K20D. It goes in the battery slot just fine and powers up the camera. However, when trying to eject the battery, it gets stuck. I have not had similar problems with the original Pentax D-LI50 battery or Impact's NP-400 type battery.I will not bother trying this in my Pentax K10D... I'll be returning all 3 batteries.
I purchased this switch after adding a second HDMI-equipped component to my entertainment center. After a week of switching my TV's HDMI cable between the two devices, I decided it was time to revisit the state of HDMI switches.Based on a very positive review published by MacWorld -- combined with the reasonable price -- I decided to purchase one from [...]. After using this switch for approximately 3 weeks, I can tell you that I am EXTREMELY happy with my purchase!For those interested in my specific setup, I use this switch continuously with both a TiVo Series 3 High-Def DVR and a Sony PlayStation 3. I also occasionally use it with two Apple Mac computers: a PowerMac G5 2.7 and a MacBook Pro 17".In terms of performance, I have not experienced a single glitch/hiccup/etc. This despite the fact that I have tried all kinds of scenarios to test the switch's reliability! For example, I have tried rapidly changing screen resolutions on my various components -- particularly with my TiVo Series 3 and my PlayStation 3 (both of which utilize HDCP) -- and the XtremeHD switch has taken it in stride. I have also tried rapidly changing the input source, and again, it has worked perfectly.As to features, it has everything you need. The remote control -- a compact credit-card-sized device -- provides four buttons for direct access to each input, in addition to power on/off. Furthermore, the switch has a front-panel button that doubles as both power on/off, as well as input source selection. That way, if you misplace the remote, you can still operate the device.The bottom line is, this switch provides exactly what you need, in a compact, attractive package. And it is a great value. Buy this HDMI switch, and never deal with constantly plugging and unplugging HDMI cables again!
very durable and can endure the abuse of kids i got it for my 8year old more than a year ago and it is still going strong.
The sound from these little guys is great, if you are working with good quality source material. It is full and deep and complete...But if you are moving around ( walking, running ect.) they tend to be a pain to keep in place. If they slip out of you ear proper, the sound falls off to a very tinny, poor quality.
Finally, I found a pair of speakers that have an AC adapter instead of batteries and it has volume control. I heard it has no bass, but I don't care. As long as they work good, I am happy. I purchased a $40 pair of speakers and they run on 2 aaa batteries. It has no volume control and 2 batteries last only 4 hours!!! I am returning the ones I purchased and buying these. These are very compact too. They can fit perfectly on my computer desk next to my iPod. Sony has been the maker of quality and more....
Right from installing to using the Iomega Zip Drive - SM230700, it has been a smooth run. I have checked out this zip drive at a friend's place before actually ordering it online. I was given to understand that since it has a 750MB ATAPI drive to store quite a lot of data. But I would not recommend this for someone who needs more storage.The operating system required for this is MS Windows and guess it would support all the versions (mine was MS Windows NT 3.51). It did not on my Mac. But I am not keen using Mac often, so the problem doesnt arise. For my data storage, it is fairly good and a not-bad access speed too.
It does fine as a call screener ... the sound quality of the caller message may take getting used to.
When I saw these headphones for an unbelievabel price, I thought that it wasn't a good buy. Although they looked decent, I bought them anyways because come on... it five dollars. When I recieved them, I tried them out right away. I was surprised! They are actually really good! They have great sound and quality. They are durable, comfortable(unless you wear them for a while, then it starts to hurt), and are nice and comapct for travel. As for noise cancellation, it is decent but not the best. Although I didn't seem do have a problem with it. All in all its was a great buy. If your looking for great headphones for cheap, look no further.
I needed to replace the head of an older tripod or discard it. This head fit perfectly and is easy to operate and supports my new digital SLR's weight with no problem.
Very much as described. It does have a very bad distortion around the edges but the center is still clear. It focuses down to about eight inches.
I wanted a wireless speaker for our deck. I decided on this one based on the reviews and the company that makes it. It is very easy to set up and very good quality. I used it in the garage all afternoon which is about 30 feet from the transmitter. The sound quality is good and I programmed my ipod dock remote to work along with it. Very cool. I like that you can plug it in or use batteries for "true" wireless. I don't know how long 6 c's will last and will probably plug it in most of the time. All in all, I am very pleased with this speaker system.
Although this product has the same basic specifications as the X-530, it has some significant and note worthy changes, they are listed as follows:- fine mesh traded in for metal grill, the latter being more durable;- center speaker can now be mounted upon your LCD monitor;- separate control unit now provided (previously volume control was upon a speaker); and- matrix control makes sound more vibrantThis is a very cool surround sound system, and gives a nice cinematic experience when watching a movie, listening to music or playing a game. The sub-woofer really rumbles.
I ususally put a lot of stock into reviews but I discredited the people complaining about the background noise on this unit. Boy was I wrong. It really is very annoying. Mine is the combination of a chirp and a constant noise that I can't explain. But it is a serious annoyance.(...)
I bought this printer for college just to print off some notes, and papers for class. It works just as good as I could have hoped for for the price. I would suggest this to anybody who wants a cheap but dependable printer for simple tasks. It does not come with the USB hookup cord.
These earbuds are the solution to all of your travel needs. Lets face it, public or commercial transportation is not known for its quiet atmosphere. I'm sure you will agree that you are always trying to raise the volume high enough to drown out the background noise, but the headphones just can't do it. The Koss Plug is the answer.I spent 20 years in the Air Force and I have gone through three sets of these. These are the only headphones that I could use while riding on military cargo planes without wearing ear plugs and without cranking the volume to max. Ever time I thought I found something better, they never could reach the level of noise isolation that the Koss Plugs provide. The bass level is superior to every budget or midrange priced similar devices. If you don't mind wearing ear plugs, these are perfect for you. If you don't like wearing ear plugs, get over it; these plugs are worth the the annoyance.
I had a very nice Fuji S7000 for nearly three years and was looking to replace it with an SLR camera system. I considered the Nikon SLR system - as well as the higher end Canons. Eventually the XTi won because of Canon's better upgrade path for lenses and camera bodies. I decided against purchasing the higher end Canon SLRs for now - after all the prices on those are likely to drop significantly over the next few years, which should give me much-needed time to improve my photography skills!I'll just say that the photographs you get with this camera can be amazing! The 9-point autofocus system is exceptionally useful. The controls are very easy and intuitive. I like to shoot in manual mode and end up changing ISO, white balance and exposure bracketing settings all the time. (On that note, I highly recommend reading a book on photography principles such as exposure. Bryan Peterson's "Understanding exposure" is excellent and will motivate you to outdo yourself.)The 2.5" LCD display is excellent for reviewing and keeps me from making major mistakes as long as I look at it once in a while when composing my shots.I also like how light the camera is - makes it easier to use for travel. Some reviewers with "large hands" have complained about how the camera feels. I believe that if you are accustomed to using any point and shoot digitals, you will love this camera's weight and balance. However if your previous SLR was a large film camera you will have to seriously consider how the camera feels in your hands.As some reviewers have mentioned, any SLR camera will take some getting used to. It is inevitable that you will have situations where you thought you had that perfect shot but realized you forgot to change the ISO setting down from 1600 to 400 because your previous shot two hours ago was a fast stop-action. You can fix these problems by developing some type of start-up routine every time you switch on the camera. Just know that this is not the camera's fault - and don't blame the layout of the buttons.One word of caution before your purchase - if you are looking to photograph moving subjects indoors - like children, the low light performance could be a problem. This camera does not produce great shots at ISO 1600 or ISO 800 settings - so you will have to budget for a very fast lens like the 50mm/F1.4 or the 30/1.4(I am getting reasonable results with the 50mm/F1.8). Shooting with a lens that fast has its drawbacks - many of your photos will be out of focus if your kids are running around. (Whatever happens, please do not use flash to photograph kids in their element!) If the extra $2k for the EOS 5D is not a big deal, you should consider that camera - after all your kids grow up only once!
*****WARNING**** If you purchase this product (Bose Tri Port) make sure you purchase this product from a KNOWN SOURCE because if not, you will be buying a Knock Off (Fake) version of this product. Also ***WARNING*** If you buy any headphone set for 49.99 or 45.99 or even 63.99 (and there worth $250 or $150) They will be FAKE!!! like the Bang & Olufsen for 49.99 ***WARNING*** ANY Headphone/Earphone set that is %80 Less than the Original price New, Refurbished or Open Box, they will be fake UNLESS there backed by a Real Manufacturer Warranty or Of course %100 money back guarantee! **** WARNING**** DONT BE FOOLED There are some FAKE BOSE TRI PORTS out there GOOD LUCK!
This product works exactly as it is described. I hung my tv up in my living room and fed all of the wires into a closet behind the wall in the dining room. My DVR and remote are already RF capable so I just needed something that would convert my DVD player to receive the RF frequency thru the wall. Great system, great invention, great problem solver for having all of your electronics in a completely separate room. Having the transmitter as the battery even allowed me to use the same control as my DVR so I can control everything with 1 control. Love it. This package only comes with one "EYE" emitter cable, which is all I needed since I only needed to hook up my DVD player, but more can be purchased at a reasonably fair price.
The Garmin Streetpilot 340c is a fine product. It is extremely simple to use right out of the box and does exactly what it is supposed to do. We used it while visiting Memphis and never got lost once while we drove all around the city. I especially appreciate the feature that tells you the street name to turn on. It leaves virtually no room for driver error.Other useful features are the ability to store locations in memory and the dining and lodging locators. We will feel much more comfortable traveling away from home from now on. This is one product that delivers the goods.
I was dissappointed in this cable. It cuts out often, so i dont even use it, i just keep it as a backup. Lame!
This lens is a bargain, excellent resolution, easy and fast to use, image stabilization (two modes), and at a price dramatically less than other Canon tele zoom lenses, albeit this is a stop or two "slower" lens, f/4.0-5.6 instead of f/2.8 and such. But, for the number of times I need a lens this long, I found it a great choice. A pro will want faster lens but for many if not most folks, this is a great choice. The IS is a great feature for a lens this long.I found the image stabilizer noisy, not annoyingly so but clearly louder than my other Canon IS zoom lens, which is perfectly silent. I took it to Canon and they were also concerned but then they tried some others of the same lens that they had on hand and they were all noisy, so we concluded that that's the way this model is.
I had bought this handycam on my daughter's birthday.I am very happy with performance especially with digital effects and supreb zooming technology.
Got both the Wide Angle Lens and the Telephoto! It's Worth it for those far shots you just can't reach with just your regular zooming options on your camera. This bad boy gets right into the action and depending on your camera it gives nearly PERFECT shots all the time! Great buy at a Great place! Thanx Amazon!
The headphones work well but don't expect too much. The padding is comfy for ears and head band good. Decent sound. Great investment for money. NOT made for LOUD listening though. Bass is weak, Doesn't block much sound as expected.
I was extremely pleased with the speedy delivery, which was less than a week !!! The new flat panel LCD tv has a great picture and is a real pleasure to watch. I would definitely purchase more products from Tiger Direct as I enjoy their discounted prices and efficient service. Thank You !!!
Stay away. Cheap piece of junk, fell apart for me right out of the box. This is total crap.
This is my second Garmin unit. My first was the eMap. I loved that one so I only researched other garmin units. This one had everything I wanted. I use it on the road, hiking the AT and marine navigation. To get more than simple use you have to purchased additional software. City Select for detailed local street level, Blue Charts for bathometric charts and topo for hiking. Battery life is excellent! The unit is larger than my eMap, but very light and water proof.The only con to this unit is the lack of expandable memory. My eMap could accept cards with additional maps. That really hasn't effected my use. I'm a big Garmin fan from software to the handheld units.
Got this for a christmas present a couple of years ago, have had no problems with it, it actually pumps pretty good..but not good enough for my taste ;) this is a great stereo for someone who likes to hook up their gaming console to a stereo, since the Audio/Video cables are on the front of the unit, this stereo also has the capability to play other media as well as output the AUX at the same time with it's Game Mixing button, which allows me to listen to Rush on CD while playing Halo 2 :D if you're looking for a stereo that will wake the neighbourhood with the bass, this isn't quite it although it comes close, and unlike the above reviews I have had no problems with CDs not reading or anything. The only problem I have with this stereo is the Groove and V-Groove bass enhancment settings seem to remove the lowest frequencies of bass, which sort of defeats the purpose IMO..other than that it is a very good unit for 240 watts. I will most likely be upgrading to a JVC MX-GB6, because my friend has one of those, and that could EASILY replace high end home theatre systems with it's dual 170 watt subwoofers.
Headphones seem to be good though we get lots of noise - we attribute it to our cordless phone and lots of wireless internet networks around us
Good holder velcro could be a little stronger and the rating would be a five star. Good product at the price.
Erica Asahan wrote:This machine looks weird and surprisingly compact! It arrived promptly and so far, it's great! I should have bought much sooner if I knew that it will make my life much easier!
I purchased these binoculars based on the Nikon name and the low price for them. This item is of very good quality for the minimalist. They are not the most powerful binoculars by any means but they are perfect for what I wanted to use them for. We have an old set of binoculars that are more powerful but they are heavy. The Nikon Travelite is just the right size and weight for bird watching and viewing the other critters we have visiting our back yard which is pretty much a haven for small animals.
I always thought Sharper Image only sold top notch stuff until I boughtthis thing for my 79 year old mom to use during power outages. The first problem is there's too many switches and they're too small with too many modes. Just about every time my mom (or most people for that matter) go to turn it off they accidentally flip it to siren/flash, and they're hard to find during power outages. Seems to me it would be a much better design to have an on/off button for both the light and the siren/flash.The second problem I ran into right away (after breaking out the manual to figure out how to charge the thing) is it takes hours (i.e., days) to use the solar or hand crank charging methods. I'm not kidding here, it says 40 hours for a full charge on the included nicad batteries. Assuming those two charging methods are useless, you're left with using regular AA batteries or charging the nicads with the DC (cig adapter) charger which takes 5 hours. I don't know about you but usually I'm not driving around for 5 hours straight and I'm not gonna leave my car with the keys in the ignition on accessory mode so a flashlight can drain my car battery over 5 hours.The third problem is there's no extendable antenna for the radio, but the antenna wire is inside the flip up solar panel. This wouldn't be a problem, but my mom has to use all her strength to flip it up, and even then it just doesn't get high enough for good reception, but it works.I'm giving this a 3 rating because all the features do work, and you can use the hand crank for a couple minutes to get a minute or so of light in a pinch, but there's no way anyone is going to sit there cranking this thing every couple minutes while trying to listen to the radio. Also the alarm clock is a nice feature and is really easy to set.
I found this to be very easy to use and quite intuitive. I bought the optional bean-bag mount, which works better than the suction cup mount. The Nuvi is quite expensive at list price, but good value at (Amazon) discount price. The embedded list of places of interest is a bit limited, but adequate. Entering addresses is very easy.
i bought this item out of frustration and desperation when the ethernet port began to malfunction from overusage and abuse. this was the perfect solution for me. now the streaming is more stable and loading is faster than before...it's the best value for the price and it was easy to install, took just a couple of minutes.
I bought these recently in Black- they are small and take up little room. The highs are wonderful- crystal clear, and clean. The mid range sound is great as well, with the two balancing each other perfectly. These little babies have a ported base- and offer a subtle but nicely detailed base sound- which is a change for JBL. Perfect for jazz and classical, I love these speakers- a great buy for the money. You will be very pleased.
nice product, can be use as a HDTV (1080i) projector and have severals video input, but it hasn't the composite to VGA adapter.... I use it with a 17 foot video cable with almost no interference.The remote hasn't a laser, like acer does (my previous projector). The darkchip (r) deliver high contrast pictures and for that price I think is the best in it's town. I use in Argentina with 220 volts and PalN and works very well since the first time..enjoy!!!!------------agost 2011still giving me crisp image with the same bulb... off course, no 3D support....
May be my imagination, but the bass seems to sound a little better with this cable than with the short stock cable provided by Sony. When I contacted Sony about a longer cable (I wanted to move the bass further away from the system), they said they didn't offer one (surprising to me). Anyway, this cable did the trick nicely and have no complaints.
This filter has excellent performance, practically no distortion in my photographs and it protects my lens very well.If you are looking for a filter, don't go with the cheap options, get one that will garantee not only to give protection, but that also has a good glass and it's multicoated.I've tried original Sony's and the cheap filter kits from Amazon.com, I would not by anything but Sigma Multicoated.
this was definitely a great purchase. I would recommend this to anyone that has a kindle fire! it's also extremely clear and very easy to place on your screen!
it works perfectly for my nikon D5100. Fit well and doesn't do anything funny to my lens. it even fits a lens cap i bought from amazon.com too. recommended for people who wants to do heavy lighting pictures.
I've taken it out with me just about everywhere. It works great. The pictures are good. The only problems I've had are with red eye inside and some blurriness on a few occasions. I think I was shaking a little on those. The red eye just might be because I didn't have the red eye reduction turned on. I've also had some weird blue eye effects from time to time. I would recommend purchasing an extra battery. I bought a generic brand on a popular auction website for ~$10 shipped. Using the video feature eats up the battery and so does a lot of LCD use. But I've taken 100 pictures in a night with average LCD use and a few video clips before the battery gave a low indication. It's rediculously small and light weight. Anybody who has complained about the pictuers not being good enough or the zoom not being good enough is being too picky. It's not designed to be a professional photographer's camera. If you just want to take snaps for fun or for posterity then this is an excellent camera because it takes good pictures and you can take it anywhere.
Looks fantasti, really quick delivery but the down side was the photo needs to be upgraded cause its a lot thicker then it looks but looks fantastic.
The Printer won't pull paper thru straight, manual or auto feed.The plastic parts break, my 2 year old printer is held together with a paper clip so it will work. The Graphics a splotchy at best. Their Service is the worst I've encountered. Don't waste your money. Buy a Samsung ML-1430, you'll be glad you did.
The product worked ok until 6 months later when it suddenly burnt out & quite working. I guess you get what you pay for.
It is a perfect material giving quality and more than everything easy to use.If you hesitate, go with this kind of product because it really gives you the liberty to choose funny or technical approach of taking pictures...Patrick
I have a Brothers P1400 Label maker, and to be able to make this labeler work to its most useful maximum ability, you have to get a lot of labels with different sizes for different labeling uses.The Brother Tape, Brother 1 Inch x 26.2 Feet Black on White Tape with Super Strong Adhesive (TZS251) is great for high visibility labeling, and with its extra strong adhesive, make sure it is in the right spot when you apply it, because you can't remove it without destroying the object you put the label on.
The noise canceling was very good, as good as advertised. They are quite comfortable; you can probably wear them for long periods with little discomfort, unlike the ear muffs that people wear when engaged in noisy activity. I have a set of the latter, and can not wear them more than twenty minutes. Plus, the headphones rival my professional-quality ear muffs in the amount of noise they eliminate. The only downside to getting this noise cancelling is that you must replace an AAA battery every forty hours.Sound quality was a different story -- I could not believe how poor the quality was. I compared the sound to some inexpensive computer speakers I have had over fifteen years, and there was no comparison. My old speakers deliver far better sound than the headphones.If you are looking for something primarily to block noise and that you can wear in comfort for long periods, these head phones are worth a serious look. If your primary concern is sound quality, you probably need to look further.
For reference:I use these primarily with my iPodI listen to ALL kinds of music(from screamo to classical)I also own Sony MDR V600's, Bose Around-Ear's, Shure Shure SE530 & Skullcandy "Smokin Buds" in-ear headphones andAudio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones(currently my favorites)I just got these headphones, and I really like them. Theres very little bass, but the mid range is good, and the highs are exceptional. They are quite stylish, and they feel fine as long as I don't wear them for over 2-3 hours(which I never do anyways). That said, I think the price is more than it would be if it didn't have the Bang and Olufsen name on it. Besides a stereo adapter, there are no extras included, which is a little disappointing (it could have benefited from a slip-in case). Also, although the sound is good, you could probably do better with the audio-technical headphones listed above. The construction is a bit thin, and it probably wouldn't take much to break, but it should be fine as long as your careful.Anyways, they're a little overpriced(due to the brand most likely), but the sound is still some of the best for under 150(it sounds better than my Sony and Bose headphones), and they look great and weigh next to nothing.
For several years I owned a pair of Bushnell binoculars that I just didn't get along with. Nothing I did improved focus (yes, I followed the directions) and for some odd reason I seemed to suffer from double vision when looking through them (again, configuration was correct). So I finally gave up and invested in these Olympus Trooper 10x50 binoculars. All it took was a couple of seconds to make them perfect for me. The optics are clear and bright, focus is a piece of cake to obtain, the magnification and range are great and they fit very comfortably and securely in my hand. The carrying case is padded and well made. My one criticism (maybe) would be the strap, which although strong is thin and not so comfortable to sling over the neck or shoulder for longer periods of time. But I don't think the quality of these binoculars can be beat for their very reasonable price.
Secure attachment to my Honda accord. I use it with an iPhone 4 in a bumper case and the fit is perfect and the rubber pads protect the phone very well. The bottom is open to leave access to the dock port for charging. This mount is a steal at the price.
I guess it wasn't the product fault...it was a refurbished machine that had something overlooked. I am in the process of sending it back
I really liked this a lot. It was super fast and fine quality for what I wanted to do with the pictures, which was share them with family and friends on my website. If I was planning to make posters, no. Plus, you can take the end off and make weird little macros.
With my prior speakers, whenever my nearby cell phone received data the speakers buzzed loudly. These Companion 3 speakers must have good shielding because I get absolutely no cell phone interference.
I have been using Presto Salad shooters for years, I have owned at least four of them. I mostly use it to shred cheese for the food I make at my business. I have not been able to find any other appliance that compares to it.
A very nice MP3 player, It lets you record the radio and audio with the on-board mic, never had any issues with it except you may have issues putting songs on it that didn't have its info cleaned and fixed by itunes, wmplayer, or any other program that fixes tags for your songs. Battery life is about 20hrs unless you crank the brightness.
Purchased this product before my wedding and found that it worked perfectly. Over 1000 pictures to save on the highest setting for my camera!.
Great little DVD player that does the job. Plays all DVDs and was able to watch my movies on my ipod through it. Only problem is that you have to charge it for about 6 hours just to get about 2 hours of play. So avoid those long movies. But we had it in the car for long journeys and plugged it into the car's power outlet so it wasn't too much of an issue for us.
This cable worked just fine to connect my dvd player to my TV. It worked just as well as cables costing 5 to 10 times as much. Way to go Amazon!
I think I got an amazing deal! This receiver is exactly as described. I've had no problems. It seems very well made. It sounds great. There is no noticeable noise throughout its range of volume levels. I can't imagine how a more expensive receiver could sound much better. Don't let the low price fool you. If you just want a basic stereo amplifier with plenty of power for home listening, I highly recommend this one.
I haven't had an issue with this product yet. It works great. For the price, it was definitely an unbeatable deal. I also received it very fast which was also awesome.
This bag is *great* as long as this is the bag you want.Before purchasing this bag, I read a lot of reviews that including criticisms about the waterproof zipper (yes, it is a little harder to work than a regular zipper, but it is waterproof) or wanting a smaller version (sure, it'd be great if Lowepro made a smaller version, but currently they don't and that doesn't impact how I feel about this version).I use this bag mostly for day hiking or hike-in-and-camp-overnight trips. The bag holds a LOT of gear. Often it is completely not necessary for me to take as much gear as I do, but I end up taking it because I have the space. This really isn't the kind of bag you want to be carrying if you want to be able to grab and switch lenses super-quick, as it is a process to get things out of the waterproof part. For me, it is completely worth the peace of mind knowing that I can fall in the lake and I probably won't ruin thousands of dollars worth of gear.As far as a back-packing bag, I love it. It distributes the weight on my body extremely well. I am not super athletic by any means and I am easily able to carry the bag all day while hiking. My shoulders and back do not get strained at all. That being said, make sure you read the included documentation about how to adjust all the straps properly if you are not used to hiking backpacks.The hydration pack holds about 1.5L of water. It is a little smallish I guess, but hasn't been a problem for me so far. If I needed more water, I'd probably just put a bottle into my bag to use as a refill. I had no problems with my back getting hot or sweaty from the bag, but so far I haven't used it in super warm weather. Days I've used it have been 60-78 F and fairly humid, but not hot.The top portion in general holds a decent amount of stuff. On my last trip, I included a top layer, full bottle of sunscreen, food for the day for 2 ppl and various other small items (phone, wallet, keys). I have not yet used it to transport a tri-pod, so can't comment on that aspect.Overall, i couldn't be happier with this bag. It is exactly what I wanted and can't wait to use it all summer. If Lowepro ever makes a smaller version of this (or even a version that holds more other stuff and slightly less camera gear) I will happily snap it up!
Great performance and terrific speed. I'm shooting videos in 16:9 HD mode and this guys is keeping up with the pace at which data has to be stored in it. Incidentally, I am using it in a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 which probably does not compress data on HD shooting. All it is giving me is about 11 minutes of shooting on an 8GB card. Sustaining 8GB of data throughput in 11 minutes is terrific performance!
Got this SDHC card for my Sanyo CG6 camera and it works like a charm. It works as advertised folks!
This this a great product, if you've never had TiVo, you don't know what you are missing!
I searched and searched for a privacy filter that would be an exact fit for our laptops. And this fits the Dell Latitude E6410 perfectly.
I've had a Ver 2 of this router for about a year, and the thing works flawlessly, and I can't remember any major problems with it, once I got the latest firmware for it. I got this Ver. 4 for traveling, so I can connect to relatives' networks and use my wireless features. As a router, in a network, it would work fine for a while (an hour or two), but then would stop responding, even via hard wire. Anything going through the router would be blocked. Even the reset button wouldn't reset the box. As a gateway to my cable modem, it would never pick up its IP address from the ISP, so the entire network was without internet.I took that one back to CompUSA, and they gave me another one. This one has worked perfectly. Now... it starts doing the same things as before. Every once in a while, it will just stop responding. I've tried a few things, like turning logging off, and enabling MTU. We'll see how it works, but I'd stay away from this one. I'm partial to Linksys, but with these problems, it's just not worth it.
This is an easy to use, versatile, inexpensive printer/scanner/copier.... I've done photos, graduation announcements and more~ all with ease. Copier works even when computer is turned off, which is very handy!
I had a HUGE blob on my digital sensor and this, along with the sensor swabs, saved me from spending thousands on a new camera ( and an emotional breakdown). Great stuff.
I did quite a bit of research before purchasing this amp, but unfortunately there is not a lot of competition for this piece (that I could find) on the market. Mine worked as advertised for 13 months and then it died. I guess I will try a passive splitter for now w/out the mod inputs. The bottom line is I am very disappointed.
I bought two because the low price led me to believe it wasn't a good product. However, they are great and work flawlessly.
I just bought this stereo 2 days ago and I love it, the sound quality is amazing and it's got so much power, I haven't turned it up all the way but even when it's on low it sounds powerful and clear. You can choose between the equalizer settings from clear to heavy depending on what you are listening to. It also has a timer that will wake you up in the morning. Setting up the unit is simple and brainless. The only complaint is that the main unit is rather long from the front to the end and it didn't quite fit snuggly in my bookcase but it still looks good though. Very nice stero with a great contemporary look and it's a great price.
Thank you, Apple! I ran out and picked one of these up as soon as people started carrying it, and I was not disappointed. The first thing you might notice upon seeing the box is that it's about a quarter of the size of the old boxes. Yeah, Apple was pretty stingy on the accessories this time, but you get what you need (Ipod, computer cable, manual, earbuds, "case"), so what's the big deal? I don't really know what I was expecting out of this thing, but as soon as a loaded a video on it, I was thrilled by the awesome video quality. One con about this piece of equipment is that it DOES scratch very easily, but a nice case can solve that problem. Definatley worth the money (A good value too)!
Good sound and enough space and applications but not user friendly. I wouldn't buy this product again.
This is truely an amazing product, i abosolutly love it. I use it every day since i got it and i have all of my friends with ipods in envy. Just about all of my friends who owns an ipod now wants an iriver. The iriver looks awsome to, i love it in trance red. The sound quality is amazing on this, i espicialy like the equalizer on it with 40 presets. The voice recorder is fun to playaround with, espicialy when you can record things on it then pretend to listen to music while your taking a test in school when actualy your listeing to answers instead, just set it to repeat haha, or you can upload a cheat sheet as a txt file on it and "scroll for music" :) works amazing, havnt failed a test since. The photo viewr is fun to playaround with as well. I like how the charger and the usb connector are on the same wire, so you can charge it from an outlet or from your USB port on your PC, unlike the Ipod where you have to buy an extra wire to charge it from an outlet. As for people who said they cant tell the buttons on the side, its not that hard to figure out and memorize. Middle is pause, top is fast foward, bottom is rewind. And as for people who said the songs take 30 seconds to change no it doesnt, it takes 2 or 3, if that, same with the ipod, all mp3 players are going to take a second or two to change songs, the more songs you have on it the longer it will change, it has to scan all 5 gb of data for the one song your looking for, And for people whosaid the touch strip isnt sensitive enough, if you use it for 2 or 3 days it will break in and become more sensitive. Anf for people who said you often skip over your desired song, just tap the botton or the top of the strip and it will scroll one at a time, hold it down and it will scroll by itself so you dont have to keep moving your finger up and down. One of the biggest pluses is the removeable battery. Now you can spend 40$ on a new battery every year instead of sending it in for 3 weeks, getting a used refurbished and most likely non working one that someone else has used and who knows what they did with it or where its been with the most horrible customer service in the world (Apple, iPod) I also like the color screen , it makes it look nicer and gives it a cooler graphical look instead of the boring ipod plain text. The FM Tuner is also a plus, sometimes im just in the mood to listen to the radio instead of my music. FIRST THING TO DO WHEN YOU BUY THIS : HTTP://WWW.IRIVERAMERICA.COM/H10UPDATE GO THERE AND DOWNLOAD THE UPDATE, otherwise youll have to re sync your iriver after you update it, this firmware fixes most of the problems that people were listing such as the play in alphabetical order stuff. Ipod mini lists at 200$ , this lists at 240$, (230$ when i bought it) so for 40$ more you get twice as many features, plus youll have something not many other people have :) which is always a plus, thats one of the main reasons i didnt want an ipod, everyone has one. I hate having something everyone else has. so BUY THIS !!! its amazing and i love it :)
They seemed good for the 1st few weeks but after that the headphones started slipping while I was running and 1 side would keep popping out of my ear. I stopped using them much but within a 4 or 5 months one side stopped working completely.
Never been game player much since pong-Purhcased BF2 last December for the PC and loved it. Flying was limited though-util I purchased my G7 from NE and have been enjoying MUCHO fast speeds, easily adjusted, and for internet parusing it has a built in back button. Have to change out battery every two days but gives plenty of warning and is always charged when I need to replace. Absolutely the best mouse I have ever owned.
I'm using this to share a wide screen between two computers connected to a KVM and a 3rd computer connected directly to the box. So far it works great. I could actually connect a 2nd KVM to port and share between 4 computers as well.Great switch especially for the price
Sennheiser - makers of some of the best headphones in all the world! I own a pair of HD 450s that are over 12 years old! Still the best sound I've ever experienced in a non-studio headphone! But the foam was finally wearing out so I decided to get a little cheapy pair for the office. I bought these.The sound is pretty good, a little tinny. You can get the volume up really high - which is nice. Another nice feature is the single cord coming out of one phone instead of both.However the cord is too short to reach my computer. They aren't adjustable so they just flop on your neck and stick out from your ears. This (as another reviewer mentioned) allows those around you to enjoy your music as well!Since I just got them I haven't decided about returning them yet. If I can find an extension cord for them I'll probably keep them.My advise - If you want high-end high-quality headphones look to Sennheiser's other options. If your just looking for a set tool around with - get the Sony phones!
2gb of flash memory will not be destroyed at high altitude or dropped short of shattering the memory stick. A 30gb hard drive as in the iPod 30g (that my son has) is subject to air pressure, shock and temperature domain that a flash memory device will not be subject to. Because the hard drive spins to lift the heads above the disk, moisture from condensation will cause the head to crash if, brought in from a cold car and turned on. I do not know about the iPod but some larger devices have dew point detector that will not spin up unless the air in the device is at safe temp.THAT's WHY...
Our Media room is fairly small (12x10) and it would have been difficult setting up a complete surround sound system the way the room is shaped. The Yamaha YSP-1000 solved the issue. It looks sleek on the wall under the flat screen and the sound is impressive, (both for music and DVD) especially in combination with a decent sub-woofer. The surround effect works but cannot compare to a true quality surround system positioned correctly around you. The YSP does give the impression that sound is coming from various directions and better separates the different sound sources which helps clarify sound, voices and music of a movie.Overall the YSP is a great product. If you have the space to position a complete surround sound system around you, you might be better off with another system though.
I had no issues on set up or during use. I don't use this item a great deal. But for what I needed it for, it worked great.
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I'm active duty Air Force, and I ordered one of these to test as a replacement for a much older, bigger and more expensive GPS logger that we had been using. We were all very surprised and pleased with the result. The software really isn't that bad, and lets you make many modifications to the default settings of the device. We've tested it in multiple aircraft from high speed fighters to slower bomber aircraft, and it worked surprisingly well. The pilots just turned it on, slipped it into a pocket and flew their mission, then just turned it off. We were able to get good data on their position, speed, altitude - everything we needed!
It sounds better than the TV speakers, but I expected more for the price. We first attached it to our LCD TV in the family room. It is seriously underpowered. At full volume it was not loud enough. Our family room is open to our kitchen and quite large. This needs to be in a small square room to create surround sound experience.So we moved it to our 18 by 18 media room. I have to turn up the volume to max to enjoy the movie. And there are times when I would like to turn it up another notch or two. I would recommend it for an average size bedroom, but not much else.It's too much hassle to return . . . so I will live with it, but I wish I would have paid someone a couple hundred bucks to install wires in the walls and gone with a traditional 5.1 system.
As far as I could tell, there isn't an FM Transmitter for the iPod that satisfies everyone. This one seems to have decent reviews so I went ahead with the purchase. I had everything set up and working in five minutes! Can't beat that for user-friendliness. Good enough for me to purchase another one for my spouse's car.
My first digital, after 30 years of 35mm photography was a Nikon 880. I fell in love with the digital format and picture quality but chaffed at the lack of tactile feedback and instant shutter response. I lost a lot of good pictures because the shutter was a fraction of a second too late. So, for serious stuff I stayed with my Canon SLR's and lenses. Along came the 10D. I read the reviews and overpayed for a scarce item. I have never been sorry. It behaves exactly like my Canon Elan but has a better focusing system. The shutter response is virtually instant and the feel and sound of the mirror moving duplicates the physical experience of a 35mm. The autofocus is superb, the features are reasonably accessable and the menus are easy - even on the fly.Small criticisms: I would enlarge the LCD screen. Even another 1/2 inch would be welcome and please find a way to keep my nose away from the screen while taking the picture.Since I'm using all my canon lenses (focal length increased by 50% which is a kick) I'm doing all my work digitally now. The only other thing I bought was a Sigma 15-30 zoom (about $500 street price) to cover the low end.In short-if you're tired of worrying about film at airport security and are into immediate gratification and wonderful photo quality, this is it.
This was a Christmas gift for my 10 yr old daughter. It's not too small & not too big. It was easy to transfer music to with it's drag & drop feature, she was doing it herself after I showed her 1 time. It sorts the music automatically once it's on the player, she can listen to radio stations, and she leaves little messages for herself on the recorder it has.Perfect little MP3 for the price.
I have had this unit for a little of a year.Now all I get is a short red flash on the screen when the power is turned on.My network still sees the WIFI and the PC can access the internal memory through the the USBI suspect the LCD display has failed.Kodak wants $145 for out-of-warranty service. Purchase price of unit was only $145.I am a rocket scientist and this is an easy decision! Buy something other than KODAK!
All the buttons are very ergonomically placed. The keyboard sits nicely on the lap. The trackball is a little tough to get used to, but once you make good use of the scroll button, and realize you don't have to have a separate mouse lying around(which would need more batteries and a flat surface instead of your lap), you realize that this keyboard is a gem and a great idea.I've had it for a month now, and the batteries are still good. I'm using it with my laptop that is hooked up to my flat screen tv, so I can control my pc from the couch. The signal is best with a direct line of sight from the keyboard to the USB dongle. My distance is 10ft, and I haven't had any problems.**You must match the ID every time you use it as they instructions dictate, otherwise you will have connectivity/lag issues.
I'm using this to connect an older HP Deskjet to a Win 8 machine. Does this job, at a good price.
I have a couple Lowepro camera cases for my 2 digital camera's, and began looking for a case for my new dell 1537 notebook, I diden't know Lowepro also made notebook cases until I found this notebook case. I have found Lowepro to make quality products and this notebook case is no exception,It has a nice slim design, my dell fits excellent, has nice storage compartments, I can recommend this case without reservation!!!
I have 3 of these cards - I am storing my CD collection on them in ape format. I have had no problems with the Transend cards and they work well in my Cowon D2.
I bought a few of these units a month ago and NONE of them worked from the start. Some would continuously close and open the DVD tray when plugged in asking for a disc; the rest would not even open the tray - all you could hear was constant clicking until they were unplugged. I got tired of going back and forth exchanging the unit. Besides, the guys at CC told me that most of the AD-1500 players come back to them sooner or later.It is such a waste to produce something that no one at the factory has time to power up and check. It would not take more than 15 seconds to do, save shipping costs across the world, and maybe it would even get them a few loyal customers in the long-run.I would be very reluctant to buy an Apex DVD now no matter what advanced or other great `hackable' features it might offer on paper. This unit sounds too good to be true, so when you buy it, make sure the store is close by, so you can easily return or exchange it...
I wanted a camera bag that doesn't take too much space. This bag fits the camera perfectly, but keep in mind that it doesn't allow you to carry anything else in it. So if you're like me, just interested in protecting the camera while you carry it without feeling that you are carrying a big case...this is your product. If you like to carry things like your phone or wallet, this is not for you. Keep in mind also that it doesn't come with a strap, you have to use the camera's strap, which is no big deal, unless you don't have one.
I purchased 3 of these cards. Two were installed on Windows 2000 machines, and a third on a Windows 98SE. Easch installation took only a few minutes, and was completely trouble-free on all 3 computers, although these 3 machines utilized different motherboards. I only needed to follow directions from the single-sheet, full-color detailed instruction sheets that were included with the product. Highly recommended!
Opened it up and plugged to my TV and bam, I was fighting aliens with supreme surround sound in no time. I am Very happy with these
The Scanner is easy to use & setup, the resultant scans has been very good. The best thing it works well with Vista & the new Mac intel
If you are looking for some high quality high sound fancy schmancy speakers then you are so in the wrong price range. :-)However, if you are looking for something easy to set up/operate and puts out a good quality sound then I suggest these. When setting them up make sure you don't set them up near any cordless phones as that tends to run interference and of course the further you get away from the base the more reception issues you will have. But if you keep them within 100-125 Feet of the base they work great. I set my dad & stepmom up with these on their 5 disc cd changer and they love them. They have music all over the house and only have to have it on in the rooms they want to listen to it.You do have to manually power on/off the speakers which can be a tad bit annoying but for what you are paying it's not much to complain about. :-)If you are looking for something fancier I suggest the Wireless System Cisco has out.
I purchased 2 of the 8gb cards for use with my Canon EOS 40D and they are fantastic. I have yet to find a situation where my camera has been limited by the speed of the card. I highly recommend this card.
My cheap old XACT receiver was suffering from internal rattling and buzzing, so I decided to upgrade to the S50. I've been hearing good things about it lately, so I dropped the $250 + $75 install (the $50 rebate knocked the price down to $199 which helped with my decision).The car adaptor is a permanently mounted cradle that has a big knob for scrolling through channels, genres, or presets depending on what mode you have selected, along with other menu buttons. This scrolling knob is a nice sleek feature, but hard to manipulate while driving. Since there are no preset buttons, you have to scroll through all 30 of your presets to find the one you want, unlike other receivers that have the 5 preset buttons with a bank selector for multiple presets. There is however a friendly voice that announces your selection as you scroll so you don't have to take your eyes off the road.When you are in the "preset mode", you can't enter the preset number using the remote as you will go to the Sirius channel number that corresponds to your selection.I haven't tried the portable feature as I already own a 30 gig MP3 player. The S50 only has 1 gig of memory which they say can hold up to 50 hours of Sirius programming. The unit comes with a USB cable for loading MP3's from your computer.
Other reviewers, including GPS magazines, said this was an easy to operate product and that is one of the main reasons I got it. I love it! I understood how to operate it within 10 minutes of getting it out of the box and turning it on. My confidence in driving had been flagging since I am a grandma type and was starting to worry about making wrong turns, finding exits out of strange airports, etc. I am getting ready to move from a rural area to a metropolitan area and this product will really help me figure out my new surroundings. I love the size, the features, and the feel of it. My only problem has been how to keep it on the windshield, but I just didn't want to attach it permanently. The night driving feature is really cool and the voices are great. It has good volume control and just is really simple to figure out. This is my first GPS and I would recommend this one highly since I am now a believer.
I found out the hard way. This is a ADC (male) to DVI-D (female) adapter. DVI-D *DOES NOT* contain any analog data, nor holes for the 4 analog pins on the DVI-I or DVI-A connectors to even connect. (I think I saw this eluded to with regard to ViewSonic in another review.) What this means in plain English is:* If you plan to use this cable to plug in a cheap $5 passive DVI to VGA adapter you're out of luck. The connector won't even fit, you need a $100+ *POWERED* DVI-D to VGA adapter to do the same job, and may be introducing noise into the system in the process.* If you plan to connect to any device that uses the ANALOG signals on DVI-I you're out of luck.* If you want to use a DVI-I cable, that you already own, to connect your DVI-D monitor to this adapter, you're still out of luck... you'll need to buy a new DVI-D cable, because the DVI-I connector won't fit.So, this is a great connector if you're SURE you only need DVI-D... but totally incompatible with DVI-A or DVI-I cables/monitors/adapters. Product appears well built and durable, but no way to test with current hardware.
good active carry safety device for your ipod classic. not a lot of room to jack in your earphone plugs. really snug fit(maybe thats the point).heavy duty sew job. awful Grey color. but my ipod is much safer now.
The camera is an engineering marvel, has every (or more) feature that anyone could want. The quality of the pictures is the best I have seen. The manual could have been more detailed. Much of the instruction was generic to most digital cameras. This is not a camera for beginners. I am not a beginner.One problem so far and I hope not in the future... I tried to get an extra battery, which had no specific part. Just voltage and capacity. I searched the web and every battery site claiming to have every battery. The company that sold it to me could not determine the battery I needed nor did the offer any solution to the problem. Check prices for this camera as I found it online with an almost $300 spread.I am sure the batteries will appear at some point. (I hope) Otherwise this "pocket" camera is a marvel.
It seems like the glass filter moves around. Is it suppose to do this?
I have two 1000 Cannon camera,and i do enjoy it a lot,if you are thinking of getting one,buy it NOW.Ijust want you to enjoy the best camera,that Cannon company made.
I have owned these for over a year, and they still look like and work like new. Excellent build quality for the price. The sound quality is great, and they are incredibly comfortable.No complaints.
ok to use on regular basis, one thing though, you need to remove the microphone sponge, some time people has hard time to hear me from the other end, so I just move that piece and it sounds fine.
I got this product for cheap, but the quality is wonderful and sturdy. I use it for my Canon T3 DSLR. No complaints here!!!
4.5 stars. I have this product with me for almost couple of months now and it works great in my town and on NY freeways (where FM signals are not so jammed) though it was not of much use in Chicago. Transmission is very clear without any humming noise. The extra slot for cigarette lighter adapter is very useful, I use it to charge my phone all the time. All in all very robust piece with good sound quality and very much worth 18 bucks you pay for it. I do recommend this transmitter.
the tv is a beauty to look at & watch.i particularly like the clarity of the picture & the must,a remote jack.the set graces my porch & is in use ever day.
Got this Hakuba grip for my 5DMK2. I don't like using the neck strap cuz my setup is too heavy for my neck. This Hakuba grip is a great alternative. The wrist velcro strap works as a secondary safety backup. If someone accidentally knocks your hand and you lose grip of your camera, the velcro is a nice backup in saving your camera from hitting the floor.There are 2 downside however.1) the buckle that straps over the velcro comes loose very easily...it came off during a shoot and never to be seen again. I actually prefer using just the velcro strap only. So no big loss.2) On the Hakuba grip, there is a bottom mounting plate for a tripod connection. If you try to dismount a connected tripod, the Hakuba mounting plate will screw lose along with your tripod, which makes it annoying when you don't want to unscrew the Hakuba grip. A quick release will solve this problem tho.Overall, I'm glad I got this grip. I thinking of getting another one for my xsi.
I have owned this printer for around 4 years and have found it to be the least desireable printer I have owned. I purchased it to eliminate the need for having a higher speed laser B/W and an inkjet for color prints. The printer is big and bulky, very heavy, and incredibly noisy - especially with its constant recalibrating. The cartridges claim to have 5,000 page life - I have never gotten more than 500 pages from the color cartridges - considering they cost in excess of $100 per cartridge, that makes your cost per page around $3 for a color print - absurd. The print quality is excellent but I have seldom found this to be a problem with any printer.
DVD's look amazing on this system when using the S-Vidio. The speakers are perfect for someone who wants a starter system and is willing to build on it.The downside is the remote that is too confussing. It has too many buttons and bad instructions.The fact that it only plays one disk is hard because are using it for our CD player and find it annoying to have to be changing the disk so muchOverall it is a good buy and a great price.
These are the best product iv ever bought, not just one i have 2 of these and about to purchase one more, i run a studio in detroit and every artist that i record are bascially in love with these headphones and for the buy, the best for the money..!!
Though this model has been around a while, and it may not be among the fastest anymore, I'm still very happy with it. I've been using it about 6 months, with no issues. It's more durable and MUCH faster than prior drives I've used (Including: Sandisk Cruzer 1GB, Kingston DataTraveller 1GB, 3M 512MB).PROS: Durability, Speed, Retractable plug, Cool blue lightCONS: Must download software from Sandisk to remove the U3 Launcher, of which I'm not a fan.
I am truly amazed at the technology and features bundled into this entry-level priced unit! Progessive scan DVD player with on-board Dolby Digital &amp; DTS, Hi-Fi VCR, ability to play CD, CD-R, CD-RW including CD-R's containing MP3's and JPEG image files...for $159.00 or less!!! Set-up was straightforward, the remote logical, build quality OK althought the CD-DVD tray seems a bit flimsy. I've already tried it with DVD's, CD-audio, CD-R's containing MP3's or JPEG's, and it handled them all flawlessly. Navigation on-screen for the MP3 or JPEG CD-R's was intuitive and easy. Sound and picture quality is at least equivalent to my older, pricier Toshiba unit.Overall, not quite of state-of-the-art audiophile/videophile 'Dream Machine' caliber, but a versatile player and an amazing value. If you enjoy DVD's, audio CD's, &amp; MP3/JPEG containing CD-R's don't hesitate to buy this unit.
A great urban antenna,it improved signal strength on all channels.I was able to remove the large and cumbersome yagi's that I was using.
The first thing you'll notice when you unpack this drive is the improper grammar used on the packaging, which indicates the drive was made in China.The second thing you'll notice is the unusual machine marks on the side of the drive, reminiscent of a product slapped together in a third world country.Even without plugging the drive in, you know you're in trouble by this point. But you hope that you're not like everyone else whose written a bad review of the product. Maybe I'll be different and mine will work.After you plug it in, it works and you breathe a sigh of relief. I did for all of 3 1/2 minutes. Then mine died. It won't power up again, either in the external drive case or the internal slot in my Dell.You'll be sorry if you buy this drive. You won't be different. You'll own a brick like the rest of us.Hey, but some people only learn by experience (myself included).
This deck produces great sound on old tapes. Easy to use and to hook up.
I purchased this webcam to play around with, not for anything serious. I use it a little for Yahoo Messenger and also to take quick grabs in Photoshop. The image is small, grainy, and slow to update, but it works just fine for my purposes in Yahoo Messenger, where I'm not going to have a very high quality image anyway. The image looks a lot better if the room is well lit, so it might not be worthwhile if you're trying to use it in a darkened room. Artifacts appear on the image even in good light, but faces are quite recognizable. The software that comes with the webcam is mostly junk that I don't recommend installing, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that it supports image captures via the TWAIN interface in Photoshop. The low quality of the images can actually make them fun for some things. The clip that is supposed to secure the webcam is only useful for laptops or thin LCD panels. It won't even come close to fitting my Viewsonic LCD that's about 2-inches thick. That means I have to perch it at the top, which is precarious. The base is weighted slightly, but the webcam has already fallen several times, without apparent harm. The webcam is sort of cute -- looks like a movie robot. It may need to be plugged directly into a USB port or powered hub -- my unpowered hub didn't have enough juice for it. The webcam came with a separate microphone, which I didn't expect. I haven't tried it. Overall, if you want a webcam to use for playing around in a well lit room and don't require a high quality image, this webcam is cheap solution that worked fine for me. The image quality is low, but that's all I needed and all I was willing to pay for. I do wish it had a better base for attaching to thicker perches. Tested with Windows 98SE.
The keyboard if great - light, small but not too much, with scroll wheel and mouse buttons on both right and left side. It feels very natural when using it. The problem is with sensitivity of the RF - it works 100% up to 1 meter, then starts loosing typed chars or mouse movements. At around 5m you need to point the keyboard directly to the RF receiver, which must be in clear visibility (forget placing it in the USB port at the back of the PC). I had to use USB extension cable to make the RF more reliable. The RF reset did not improve the sensitivity. Also, after some time with no activity (1-2 mins), the mouse cursor does not respond. You need to press any key and then the mouse cursor works again. Looks like if the keyboard goes into some sleep mode and mouse movement is not waking it up. Apart from this RF issue, the keyboard is excellent and would get 5*.
Well, first things first, the whole point of getting this camera is to chat online, and thats what i use it for, nothing else. Great webcam, no issues with it. Very straight to the point, easy to install and convenient on my desktop. It doesn't take up too much space either, its fairly small. I recommend with use of Windows Live Messenger.
I'm a big fan of Palm PDA's and even Pocket PCs and have had a Palm Vx, IIIc, and Compaq iPAQ, all of which I've been extremely satisfied with. I was recently checking out the new entries into the field, and this one caught my eye as the best of the current crop of monochrome units, unless you want to spend almost twice the price for the HandEra offering, which, although a great device, is noticeably bigger and heavier, although it offers that great feature of the two expansion slots for both SD and CF cards.The main attraction for me is the extra 8 megs of RAM for a total of 16 megs. That's plenty of space for lots of programs, data and utilities. I've had to get Data Becker's Compress-It! program to make more room on my 8-meg Palm IIIc. This program allows you to compress even executables by an average of 37% in my experience, but with this PDA I wouldn't need it.One other feature the Sonys have is the little jog-wheel, which I find a nice touch and very convenient. If I have one gripe about the unit it's that this wheel seems to protrude a little less than on the earlier Sony models, and one other thing is that they're replaced the up-and-down scroll buttons with a toggle switch that is also so low-relief that it's a little difficult to operate. But except for that I really don't have any complaints about it.While I was at it, I also compared the IIIc to the Sony T615CS color model. I compared it side by side with my Palm IIIc, and at high brightness there's still no comparison to my Palm. The screen seems almost identical to the one on my Compaq iPAQ; it's bright but appears a little milky, but it's okay. The Compaq's appears this way because of the partially back-reflective screen which allows it to be seen out of doors in direct sunlight. Although not as bright as the IIIc, the IIIc's washes out in direct sunlight, so overall this screen is an improvement over the IIIc's in terms of features, but I still like the brightness on my Palm. If I had to use it outdoors much I'd probably prefer the Sony's. Last but not least, the Sony's greater 240 x 320 level resolution screen and 64k colors is just drop-dead gorgeous.Since I started writing this review, I discovered Sony is coming out with two more units which should start hitting the stores soon, which have screens with 320x480 resolution--the Peg NR70 and NR70V models. Sony does this by removing the physical Graffiti area and providing a virtual one, as on the Pocket PCs.With these two models, the Palm platform now has a PDA with a screen that is truly the equal of any of the Pocket PCs, something which I will probably appreciate since I really like the greater resolution and colors of my Compaq iPAQ. And my iPAQ 3630 only has 16k colors. I think the current iPAQs now have 64k, as does the Sony Peg615CS and above. The Casio Casiopeias have always had 64k colors, but the first HP Jornada also had 16k (not 64k as had been thought). I also noted that the HP's screen wasn't quite as bright as the Casiopeia's and the iPAQ, but it was okay. The HP also has a newer model since then but I don't know if the color range has been upped to 64k yet, but this gives you some idea of the differences in the screens between the major offerings in this area. All the Pocket PC's are 240x320 resolution. One other difference to be aware of is that the original HP Jornada only had 16 megs of RAM, whereas the Cassiopeia and iPAQ had 32 megs. I suspect the new release of the Jornada now has 32 megs also, but I haven't checked it out personally myself yet so I can't say for sure.But getting back to the Sony PEG360 monochrome model, it's very lightweight and the screen, although the only Sony with 160 x 160 resolution, is, from what I can tell, the sharpest of the monochrome units out there. The backlight is also pretty bright. I note the built-in apps have been modified and have had some improvements made in the 2 years since I bought my IIIc, which is all to the good, and also there has been at least one major revision to the Palm OS in the almost 2 years since I purchased my IIIc.All in all, this looks to be a great new PDA at an attractive price for all the features you're getting, and I would actually give it four and a half stars if I could.
I can't recommend these, even though they sound fantastic. I just dumped my second pair of them in 18 months. The first pair almost fell apart after 5 months of almost daily use, then after another few weeks the left bud is barely audible. I thought it might just be bad luck so I bought another pair (the price is certainly right compared to the Shures), but those have gone the same way -- first the insulation separates and then the left bud dies. So after $80 on these I'm back where I started and I think I'm going to spring for the Shures.Sony would have a great product here if they could figure out the build quality.
I got this as a gift, been using it for about a year. It works best when it turned off. Forget about using it for envelopes, just smears the address. Its does not take up to much space, and that's good. On/off switch does not work will, most of the time it just stays on. Does not know when you have paper in the tray, and don't put to much in, will not load.
Stable. Compact. Simple. I would prefer if it were not plastic but it seems strong enough. I am buying a second one to keep at work.
Problem: Your older HD TV only has a DVI connection for HD and now all products have only have HDMI outputs.Here's Your Solution: Plug this product into your new HDMI product and connect it to a DVI cable coming out of your TV. Use RCA cables for your left and right sound.I used this to connect my older HD TV to my Playstation 3 and it works fine.
After 1 and 1/2 years it failed to print. Same problem as many others had. Called Epson. Warranty expired and nothing can be done except send me new cartridges (which of course I had just bought). Stay far away from Epson products. They have planned obsolescence down to a science.
I just received this camera bag late last week. I love the camera bag. It is perfect for my Canon PowerShot G9 Camera. I can carry an extra battery in one of the pockets. I may have to get a bigger bag when I get lenses and other accessories for my camera. Hopefully, I can find a little bit bigger Focus II camera bag when I need it.
This is so stupid for $50 more you can get an ipod that's 15 GB instead of 4
very solid and unique construction and design, but no snooze on the alarm!fortunately the return process through amazon was very easy.
I carry this tripod in an external pocket in my camera backpack. It has been quite useful several times. It is well made and I have had no problems with it.
As others have written, the entire SmartDisk USB line doesn't work properly with Mac laptops. I got one and it works fine with my wife's PC laptops, but won't even boot on my PowerBook G4. SmartDisk's tech support told me that the silver PowerBook line can't push enough juice through the USB cable to power the unit. So basically I have a silver paperweight -- nice. Avoid this product line at all costs.
I though this product did a pretty good job of cooling the computer however I wasn't able to velcro it to the bottom of the laptop like I was with my original chill pad. It worked pretty good didnt have any major coplaints beyond that.Then after 3 months of use I had one of the fans attached to this experience a massive blade failure with two of the blades completely cracking apart and coming off. Targus was happy enough to be willing to send a replacement however when I got the replacement they sent the ORIGINAL Chillhub not the newer model.
I bought this planning to format the drive and downgrade to Win XP Pro, which was installed on my old PC which died. Big mistake. HP/Compaq support was great, but could only go so far in telling me about the hardware inside the box so I could Google for XP drivers to make everything run and after many hours, I never got the sound or the PCI adapters to work under XP. Worse, the copy of XP Pro from my old, dead machine is illegal to use in the new one (I never read the fine print) so it would have died in 30 days since I couldn't re-register it. And even worse, several programs I depend on daily won't run under Vista.Oh yeah, and if you already have IDE hard drives you might be thinking about using in this box, be aware that the IDE interface uses a 39 (38?) pin cable instead of the good old 40-pin standard that has been around since forever. Toss those old hard drives, whether they're serviceable or not.The Amazon return policy for opened items that work (but don't suit you) will cost me more than selling it locally, so I'm going to dump it cheap and shop for an XP machine. A bad experience overall, mostly due to Vista and HP/Compaq's committment to Vista...they are just not going to fully support XP on this box. Not Amazon's or HP's mistake; entirely mine. Never assume!
I just installed this keypad over the weekend and I must say I have mixed feelings. As far as the sound quality, it's great. I'm running it off of a Harman/Kardon AVR630 and using Bose 151se outdoor speakers. There is plenty of power and it is very user friendly. However, if you are expecting to use your systems remote you may be in for a suprise. The AVR630 come with a "Zone2" remote just for this application but it will not work the volume on the A-kp2. I can adjust radio stations, mute the volume and turn it off but after talking to Russound, I realized you must have A Russound remote to adjust volume. Other than that it appears to be a great product but I may send it back for H/K's keypad.
Looked in a few places and comparing 4200hhz and 5300mhz ram this was 5300 for 69 dollars less than what 4200 ram costs elsewhere. Good deal. The shipping went to the mailing address, but it arrived.
I bought a pair of the logic 3 istation speakers at the same time as the altec lansings. the istation came first, and I was very impressed at the bass, volume and quality of sound I could get from them. My ipod 60 fits right in and charges as I use it and also transfers data nicely. The altecs came and I sent them back as I wasn't as impressed. I've had the best speaker systems in the world and can tell you that these are no match for them, but only a few unreasonable people would expect them to be. They are the best at what they do. You can adjust the eq on the ipod to small speakers and that seems to work the best for me. It's also holding up nicely after a few months of hard use.
I bought this keyboard for my mother last Christmas and it has been really great. It has a lot of nice features and we have had no complaints at all. The Amazon price was much less that any of the local stores were charging. We are very happy that we purchased this!
OK, we're not talking high-end speaker systems here. We're talking basic plug-in speakers on a little iPod with a minimal amplification power (it is designed for headphones), so I wasn't expecting big sound or beefy stereophonics. However, I was expecting better than what this provides.First, the design is awkward. It's overly large and heavy to balance on the top of your iPod. It has a tendency to swivel and come off if you move it. If you have a skin on, it won't plug in properly at all.Second, and IMO more importantly, the tones were horribly tinny, there is next to no midrange and barely any bass unless you change your EQ to bass booster. I feel as if I would have better sound if I cranked up the volume and pumped the music through my little ear buds.Overall, I strongly recommend against this.
I bought the 460 because I wanted a digital camera that I could stick in my pocket but one that I could also expect to take respectable pictures. On the first count, with the built in lense shield, the camera is easy to 'bring along'.My expectations have been generally exceeded on the second count. The camera was purchased in time to document a fantastic mixture of daffodils at their peak. The camera's macro mode produces stunning pictures, the detail and contrast of a bloom that fills the frame is beautiful. My guess was and is that the apparent price premium for this camera goes towards premium optics that only a company like Olympus knows how to engineer.Color rendition is equally impressive, only flesh tones under flash seem to be a bit off, and fortunately in the warm direction. Otherwise, my expectations have been exceeded, it's comparable to 35mm negative film. And I haven't noticed any significant distortions either.My comparison shopping indicated that the flashes of all cameras in this range have a 13 foot range. I was hoping that the capability to quadruple the effective ISO to 500 would extend the usable range to 26 feet. So far, after 250 pictures, I have found the noise in a picture taken at ISO 500 renders low quality pictures. I haven't experimented much with ISO 250.The camera seems to be slow to focus, or I'm too impatient, one must wait for the green light in the view finder to confirm focus has been found or fuzzy pictures result. But this is no SLR, it's a point and shoot concept and one that, given good lighting, takes fantastic pictures. I printed a still life on a Textronix Phaser wax printer at 8x10 and was amazed that I got a frameable picture. I didn't expect this it at only 1.3Meg pixels!By the way, it runs just fine on AA NiMH batteries from Target or Radio Shack.
This is so like a BOSE design. They match the silly little tiny speakers and lack the adjustment that some installations need. So like I have always said the letters B.O.S.E. stand for Better Off Somewhere Else !!
I have had several different 4 port hubs that I have used with different laptops and found all liking in one way or the other. This hub even with out using the battery powered fecture works on all 4 ports. A good buy for the money.
I first received my purchase in good time. But it didn't work. I accept that that was my fault --- the seller had included the warning that I might need "low density" which I didn't see.I contacted him with the info that it didn't work, and asked pointedly what I could do, if even make a whole new purchase, to get the memory that would work, ASAP.He replied, very tersely, to return the non-working memory, and make a payment via PayPal of $24, both of which I almost immediately did. He gave me no courtesy whatever or indication of when I might receive the urgently desired memory.I think that was over 3 weeks ago, now; and I haven't heard the slightest word or even acknowledgment.Please inform whether I can get my money back from this person and order from someone else, so that I can get the memory I need.ThanksBob
I bought this because I sometimes like to listen to CDs and MP3 CDs at night before going to sleep. Initially I would have given this product a high rating but, for no apparent reason, the CD player on this boom box suddenly died about 5 months after I bought it. The sad thing is that I didn't use it very often so there was really no valid reason for the break down. I can only assume that this is a typical made in China piece of junk that deceptively seems to perform well for awhile. Buyer beware!
I purchased two of these Philips USA Ph-62050, I only got it because my old one was a bit worn out along the cord and was exposing wires.After opening the one and inserting it into my car stereo, the sound from the cassette adapter had some static. But, after playing around with the plug, the sound did come out clear. At first, I was very disappointed with it and thought about sending them both back. But, because it seemed to work better then a radio transmitting adapter, I decided to just keep them.Solution to clearer sound, make sure you don't have your Ipod or MP3 player at the maxed out volume, some where in the middle and the sound will be better.
My friends and I bought this router from a Radioshack a few years back while we were at a debate tournament. I wanted to avoid having us pay the hotel's outlandish internet charges ($10/computer/night, in this day and age), so we picked up this thing (everyone chipped in a bit) and off we went. It worked excellently for that purpose, and I'm still using the router now, long after retiring from the circuit. It's small, compact, and gets the job done well.PROS+ Good range. I brought this to a summer camp I run one year, and it was able to keep people connected from at least halfway across the school, in and out of rooms. I was pretty impressed, to say the least.+ Simple, compact design. This thing is small and light, and easy to hide away but with good signal despite that.+ Excellent connectivity. There's no dedicated USB port, but I found a dedicated NAS (aSeagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home 2 TB STAM2000100) worked just fine.+ Decent enough web portal with configuration options. Firmware passwords and all the stock things you'd expect.CONS- It's an 802.11g router. That standard's starting to get a little old.- The stock web portal is a bit bare of options if you like to tinker, and I don't believe this router makes a good candidate for custom firmware. Sad days.- Every so often this guy just has a bad day and needs to be reset.It's an old router but still performs like a champ. By all means, go for it if you know your needs.
I had this scanner at the track this past weekend and was very disappointed!! You couldn't make out what was said by the driver/crew and I had the volume all the way up. The radio station the race was on didn't even come in clear. May be a problem with the antenna?
This little unit performs most functions flawlessly. The unit is the same size and approximately the same price, but, performs more functions.The sound is awesome, the ease of use and the ability to accept different formats makes this the palyer for me. I am very pleased with the quality of the photos stored and access very easy to program. I have not been able to upload video clips and need to check for firmware updates, but, this was low on my list of priorities when I purchased the unit.Overall, the construction, fit and finish of the unit is good. The sound and photo abilities are awesome. I would highly recommend this to any friend.
Easy to open and close, great hold, compact.Only complaint: the stack will lean if you don't rotate them as you stack them. Not a huge deal, just a cosmetic annoyance.
What I ordered came on time it was what it said it would be and I love it my printer works great it is a printmaster and prints out beautiful photos with great color it is great both amazon and printmaster should get a plus for their service. Claudine
It's rather larger than I was looking for but it's well made and I can carry both my EOS 40D and HV20 with all their paraphenalia (No long lenses of course).
We had such a long run I questioned that this cable could work without a booster. It is fantastic and we are getting better pictures than we ever have. Great quality and I would buy another of these anytime I need a long run for video.
Battery only operates my laptop for 1.5 hours off the battery. Very unhappy with my purchase
This flash is okay but only if you use if for photography of subjects closer than 5 yards in average night-time darkness.
I've spent quite a bit of money on film cameras and lenses. This was my first venture into the realm of digital photography. I read a great deal before deciding on this camera and I have no regrets whatsoever. This camera is fantastic. Let's just go with a list:Pros:- The pictures are absolutely OUTSTANDING especially considering this camera's price- This camera comes on almost instantly.- The battery life is great when using rechargables. Another good thing about the batteries is that the camera takes standard AA's, so if you rechargables do run out at a bad time, you can always run and buy a pair of regular old alkaline AA's.- Although it's a minor feature, this camera actually takes half-way decent video and the sound is pretty good too. Also, unlike other cameras, the length of your video is limited only by the size of your memory card.- The interface is very intuitive. You hardly need to read the manual- Did I mention that the pictures were great?Con (very minor):- I wish this camera could go fully manual (changing the aperture and shutter speed). However, you can usually trick the camera into doing what you want by changing the settings a little bit.Anyway, do your own research, but I think that you will find this camera to be an amazing value for the money.
This case looks good , but that's it the 4300 will not fit as it should. the fit is so tight the camara must be squesed in the case ,then try to take it out , it's like trying to take off a too tight boot, by the time you get it out the shot is gone.and also moves your settings , turns on or off your camara,toss in an extra battery and your stuck . The zipper will not close. But don't worry the seams start to unravel and split.What a waste of money . Nikon stands for quality , but not here.
This product performs as advertised. I did have some issues with MP3 discs hanging the system. The unit is extremely large, I had to cut a hole in the back of my component box to fit the unit.
Like most things I order over the internet there's always some apprehension to do with the product or the dealer. In this case, it couldn't have gone any smoother, and the filter is working great. Would I order from this outlet again? Yes, indeed. The apprehension where they are concerned has disappeared.
This carrying case for the iPod is made of the finest materials and fits the iPod from generation 2 to generation 4 perfectly. It is a shiny black polyester over plastic with a metal spring clip to attach it to your belt. Holds iPod snuggly and safely.
I used the IRIS Pen to scan all the printed text-media I gathered from work last year (about 300 pages of valuable data), in order to put it on a CD rather than having it in form of a huge pile of paper...it took me only 3days! Typing all of that information myself would have been a task unable to finish without this product.
I find the quality of the recordings to be very poor. I can hardly understand what's being said, and there is a lot of noise in the recordings, even in the SP mode. About the only thing it's good for is if you are one of those ghost hunters who record the voices of ghosts. You'll get plenty with this unit. If you're going down to this price level, you might as well just go back to tape.
I actually took my memory card to a membership warehouse to have them print out my photos. But when I went to pick them up, I was very disappointed with the colors and darkness of the pictures. I decided to print them out myself since I already have a PictureMate. And when I did, the pictures came alive with the right color, shading, clarity that I saw when I took these photos. I am very satisfied and will continue to buy these printpacks and print out my own pictures!
I bought this headset because I interview people over the phone and don't want to sit there with my head bent sideways all day. I have an ancient phone at work so I can't buy some $4 headset from walmart and jack it in. I found this on Amazon (sets in stores cost $100 and up) paid for it and got it a couple days later. It hooked up easily. You barely need the directions. It works great. Just don't turn the volume all the way up. I did that on accident and made myself deaf due to the feedback screaming in my ear.The best part about this headset is that I could replace it with any set out there made for a computer.
The speakers were just what was needed to finish the project I was working on. It provided the look I was hoping for when inserted into the housing.
I wish something would work! I bought a high-end computer so I can turn all my Hi 8 tapes into DVDs. Then I learned that I had to buy one of these Digital Video Creators to turn the analog tapes into digital for DVDs. I've had this product about 7 months now & still can't get it to work right. I started out trying to make a fancy DVD with titles, etc. I took my time editing it & was so excited to disperse it to family & friends. Then, when I went to burn to DVD, it told me I had exceeded disk space. Didn't tell me by how much, just that I basically needed to cut down on the space used. So I did. Took me a while to finalize a dvd, but when it did now it won't play on any dvd players or even my computer. I've tried different dvds too - DOESN'T WORK. So, I finally tried the Direct to DVD function which was much easier. This time I just did about a 30 minute movie so I could actually test it this time. It worked a lot better, but when I finally got the end product to DVD, there was no sound. I was told to try switching the white cable into the red input. I'm gonna try that but I don't have much confidence in this product at all. If I weren't so patient & eager to get my precious video time capsules I would've given up a long time ago. The other option I have is to spend another 30 or 40 minutes on a special cable that was not included in the Dazzle. More money & still no final product & no happy customer. I'm in over $3000 if you include the awesome computer capable of hosting all of this plus all this hardware & software. Sheesh! If I weren't afraid to leave my valuable memories in someone else's hands, I'd have it done for me.
I've had mine for about 4 months now. Fantastic laptop, works as advertized, fantastic wireless reception and funtionality. It's got excellent 3D for games and works great. Plays all but the most recent, high-octane games that require serious game computers. Has headphone and mic jacks right in front, and buttons to directly turn wireless and bluetooth on and off (handy, I use it all the time). Screen brightness controls are built right into teh keyboard via the Function and arrow keys. Same with sound volume. Mine came with 512 meg memory, and it was just fine, but I upgraded to a full gig and now it's even more of a rocket. I bought mine for $499 directly from TigerDirect. It's a shockingly good deal for a near-perfect laptop.Why 4 stars then? Battery life. It's terrible. The battery lasts for a little over an hour. 30 minutes or less if you're watching a DVD. The money you save on this unit is the money you'll spend on spare batteries (you can find batteries that last twice as long as the junk battery that comes with this unit but they cost about $60-80 each on ebay). Adding to the battery life issue is the cooling fan, which comes on all the time no matter what you're doing. Even if the unit is just sitting there, the cooling fan comes on, goes of, comes on, goes off. It's also not a quiet fan. It's not loud, but certainly not "stealth" by any means. Also, if you're playing games, the cooling fan actually doubles its normal speed and goes into an overdrive mode and doesn't come back down until you get out of the game. That is normal behavior for a laptop playing games, but it certainly exhausts the battery even faster.Just so you know - that last paragraph kept Tiger Direct from posting my review. Apparently they only allow positive reviews of everything they sell.Excellent laptop, definitely worth the money. I love mine, and the hardware features are impressive. I'm very pleased with my purchase, but I know why its being sold for so little - battery life. Otherwise, it's a surprisingly top-notch laptop. If you plan on keeping it plugged in all the time, then it's the PERFECT laptop. Otherwise plan on buying a few spare batteries.
The lens adapter works fine. I think there should be some link to additional lenses; that it is a must purchase when you order optional lenses. I bought a wide angle lens thinking it would fit the camera, later discovering I should have ordered the adapter.
Great Starter Kit for the Digital Rebel. Bag can fit Rebel, 2 or 3 lens, batteries, CF cards and etc.
We ordered this camera instead of the D90 because it was simply about 300.00 cheaper. Also, we have existing movie capability, therefore that extra chestnut was not of great value to us. The D90 will do a few things that the D80 will not, but for us wannabes, this is a Super camera.The operation is good, I like the way the modes are set up. I've been taking several pictures in low light situations (one of the main reasons for getting a SLR camera...) and had good success. It is quite versatile. I had a question on some photo issues that I was having, and got a hold of their online help, and fairly quickly they steered me in the right direction.All in all, We really enjoy the camera and look forward to lots of use.
Looked at a LOT of HDTVs before deciding on this one. Did a lot of side by side comparisons in the store with other more expensive sets. Picture, sound, features are all comparable to the more expensive sets. You simply will not find a better bargain priced HDTV on the market today. I have had this TV for only a week now and I am loving it. It is hooked up to DISH HD and the picture is truly remarkable. DVD quality is awesome and hooked up with surround sound.....WOW!!! You will love this TV I guarantee it.
You need to be really careful with it because it can ruin your tape. Be gentle with it and it will work fine.
I use the Hoya UV filters primarily for lens protection, but it does offer nice lighting enhancements. It's a no-brainer purchase.
I received this switch as a gift. To get it to work all I had to do was plug it in to my router and to a power outlet. There was no configuration necessary. I've had it for about a month now and like the title says "It does what a switch is supposed to do." I'm currently using two of the ports and both items that are plugged in have been working fine. For the price you can't really go wrong.
Okay, I first saw a version of this bag from a friend, and I knew I had to have it! I have a 17" Mac Book and the only thing they sell that fits those are "man bags." So when I saw that they made one that fits my laptop, I bought it right away. Let me just tell you I don't go anywhere that someone doesn't comment on this bag! It has plenty of room to put the power cord, pens, some paper or notebook. I just wish it had an outside pocket to stuff my keys/phone etc. But I don't care. I am in love with this bag!
Terrific set of headphones at a terrific price (lots of typing). Looking forward to getting a 2nd set before the Pepsistuff promotion ends.
Overall it been a solid MP3/Video player, bought it over the holidays when they had it on sale for 90 buck as a mp3 player upgrade for my 8 yr old. Two firmware update later it's become a really good player. The Zune market place allow me to give her some choice but still have control of what she can an can't get and video looks great. As a video player actually like viewing better than my ipod.
Install 3 pairs of these speaker in the ceiling of my new house and was so impressed with the sound quality and easy installation I order 3 more pairs for my downstairs family room. Great speakers.
A headset for use with a home computer should have a nine foot cord. The system box is probably on the floor beside the desk, and the audio receptacles are most often at the back of the box, more than halfway down. The cord has to reach from the head of a man, possibly six foot tall, seated at the desk and leaning back in his chair.The manufacturer should be smart enough to know this, the distributers as well. With a $50.00 price tag the headphones should have been designed for comfortable use, not confining the home-user to sitting upright at the front of his desk as at a call center.Shame!
This is a good little accessory to the iPod shuffle. The only downside is that it seems to double the ipod shuffle's size, which kind of makes me wonder if it's really worth it just to have a keychain and a place to wrap your headphones...But overall, it's a good product, well made, and makes your shuffle very convenient. I'd recommend to a friend.
why buy from the store? This is perfect! Works like a charm and never gave me a problem. I have it for over a year!
I needed a slightly larger screen for my classroom and this product is exactly what I needed. It is a solid product of great quality and does the job perfectly.
The fit a bit tightly but not enough to inconvenience me. the sound quality is well balanced and has a great range. these are perfect studio monitors and i find them to be great casual listening as well. buyer be warned, these do not enhance he sound in anyway, these are designed for studio work and a great at what they do. well balanced and non distorted music like jazz, orchestrated, acoustic etc will sound alright for casual listening but rock rap and metal might not get the drive you're looking for.
You can skip to end of this long review for the main points...I can be a little wordy.I bought these to work with my BlackBerry Curve 8310. They synched up with no problem...but a couple of the controls on the headset didn't work they way I thought they would to control the BlackBerry. The most important thing, answering a phone call, works without a hitch. If you're listening to the music when a call comes in, press in the upper lever on the left earpiece and the music automatically pauses while you take your call. When you're done talking, push down on the LOWER lever on the left earpiece to end the call and the music resumes by itself. No problems there. Would have been nice though if it was the same button to answer and end a call. When listening to music, skip foward/back to next/previous song works. Fast forward or rewind within a track won't work, it just skips a track back or forward. The volume control works, but independently of my BlackBerry's volume setting, so if either the headphone or the BlackBerry are turned all the way down, you get nothing.I bought these headphones for the wireless capability...I was tired of walking around with the wired headphones, snagging something and having the cord jerk out of my BlackBerry (that can't be good for the jack or the phone, not to mention damage from dropping the phone), so wireless capability is the obvious benefit. What's nice about these is that the earpieces clip together with magnets so you can wear them around your neck when you're not using them. That's very handy, because it means you'll keep them with you more, and therefore, use them more. The caller ID is also pretty sweet.Using these headphones for music is very do-able at low volumes. The music sounds decent. I'm being pretty kind here...if someone said sound quality sucked, I really couldn't argue with them. Heavy rock and roll cymbal work at higher volume sounds like someone shaking a tin can full of nails. If you like to listen to your music loud, get something else. I like to listen at low volume both for the sake of my ears and for the sake of my safety (in the city especially you need to be aware of your surroundings) so the fact that these phones stink at high volume is kind of a self-imposed limitation for the greater good, and another reason for my keeping them. Who knows...maybe I've just saved my own life because tomorrow I'll hear that bus coming instead of stepping off the curb and getting flattened.Talking on the phone is ok quality...you can hear the other person well enough but about half the time you're asked to speak up please. That problem is easy enough to work around by just taking out the left earpiece and speaking into it...coincidentally it's the one you took out anyway to see who it was calling because it's got the display on it. By the way, you can't tell me that's coincidence...the designers knew what they were doing there. If the mic was on the right earpiece, these would be in the mail on their way back.The fit of the earpieces in my ears was a huge problem...the headphones come with two different size rubber donuts that are supposed to fit in your ear and hold these boxes by some sort of compression, I guess. Or maybe there's some kind of anti-gravity technology (which doesn't work) that I'm not aware of? In any case, these headphones fall out. I was really getting ready to send them back, but the earpieces without the rubber looked to be the right size, so on a pure guess I ordered a six pack of JABRA EARGELS; the ones that are shaped like the inside of an ear and come to fit right and left ears and come in three sizes. By some miracle of luck the Lubix speakers fit perfectly inside, and the whole thing worked like a charm. Just tilt the untis down a bit more than they're pictured on the models, and the halves will even clip together without the eargels interfereing. And when you wear them they don't fall out. I think the music even sounds a little better with the Jabra units than with the Lubix donuts. Now I just need to get over the fact that I'm walking around with two boxes hanging out of my ears...I know I'm gonna get some looks....In summary -Pairs up ok, the important stuff works.Sound quality is decent (sort of) as long as you don't turn the volume up.On the phone you can hear them but you have to remove and speak into the left earpiece (where the mic is) if you want to be heard.They wouldn't stay in my ears; I had to customize with Jabra Eargels.It's nice that they clip together and hang around your neck so you don't have to wear them in your ears all day.When you do wear them, you're gonna look funny with little boxes hanging out of your ears.
I got this cable to link up a 1Gbps switch (NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch) to myD-Link DIR-655 Extreme-N Gigabit Wireless Routerupstairs (the wired ports). It works a treat! I'm getting good speed, e.g. > 400 Mbps for a 2 GB file transfer using SMB, with other stuff going on in my home network.Pro:+ Cable works great+ was able to route it just fine, with some bend diameters as sharp as perhaps 3/4"+ Stood up to being shoved under baseboard to hide it, and fastend around doorframes, corners, and up staircases withCable-Clip Black RG59 (100 pieces per bag).+ came relatively tightly curled, but uncurled immediately, so it ran fairly straight.Con:- I really don't like the snagless ends, but I knew what I was getting.The RG59 cable clips were just the right size: snug onto the cable, but not tight enough to pinch.I won't hesitate to get cables from Cables to Go / Amazon in the future. The price is very reasonable, and the quality is great.
This machine was purchased by me as a gift to a friend who needed a unit that played tapes as well as LP's and the just love it. They owned one before and insisted on this one.Highly reccomended
The product is one of the best Laptop Cases I ever owned. It is so easy to set up and use and then close down. I am on the go a lot and this works great and had no problem with the purchase at all. Recommend to anybody who is on the go and has to get to their laptop easily.
I have only had mine a week. I felt like posting a review, but I can't say anything about it's durability as of yet. It is very light and I can imagine it may quit on me.However, what I can speak intelligently about is that it keeps my Macbook Pro Unibody damn cool. Even in Vista playing high end videogames, I can still touch the bottom of the laptop (not the lap cool, the actual machine) and it is only warm to the touch. Not a piping hot plate to boil your ramen noodles on. I can't hear any more than I can hear the Mac. The USB hub and card readers are great. Works in OSX and Windows with out a hitch.So far so good! You can be sure to hear a rant if it breaks.
This product performs as advertised. I get continuous excellent communication from a distant device in a usuually poor reception area.
The first thing is, don't buy this camera without handling it first in a store - it's pretty big and quite heavy, though the impression it gives is one of solidity rather than bulk. The magnesium alloy body is impressive with a great textured coating that feels good to grip.The Nikon D80 which has many of the same features is an alternative - it's cheaper, smaller and lighter - though not nearly as solidly built.But the ergonomics of the D200 seem so much better to me: you can amend shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, ISO, white balance, image quality, mirror lock-up, metering, auto focus mode, focus points, and focus method - all without entering a single menu. But the other menus are a joy to use, and easy to understand too.The 230,000 pixel LCD is superb (the D80's is the same), though the method of viewing images is a little unusual and took me a while to get used to (as it can involve 3 buttons, the main command dial and the four-way controller). Without the manual at hand I found once I'd zoomed in an image, it was nigh-on impossible to leave it or view the exposure information. But once you've grasped it, it makes sense.The viewfinder is excellent, and no problem for users like me who wear glasses, although as with a friend's Canon 400D you may have to peer lower down to see the exposure information (very clear) at the bottom of the view. One good thing is that the ISO setting is included here unlike most other dSLRs in this price range.I couldn't get the diopter to magnify the viewfinder enough so I could use it without glasses though, so if this is your intention you'd be advised to check with a live camera.It's very easy to move between single and high speed shooting (the latter either at a fixed 5 shots per second, or a programmable 2-4 shots per second in Low Continuous mode). The same wheel also operates the mirror lock-up function - though be careful not to do what I did and leave that on after using a tripod, so that I could have missed a shot.The one thing I don't rate too highly is the bracketing function - which really has 2 problems. I rarely if ever use bracketing with my other cameras - and I think I'll be doing it even less with the D200, at least to begin with. First, Nikon's system is itself slightly unsatisfactory: for example you have to take the correct number of separate shots in the bracket sequence. So if you accidentally only take four instead of five of a sunny exterior, your next shot will be the last in the sequence, even if that exposure is 20 minutes later in a dark room. Result, a possible missed shot.Second, the input for setting it up seems slightly weird, and not really intuitive at all (unlike the other functions which are logical to anyone with reasonable knowledge of digital cameras). For example, the default sequence for three shots at 1/3 stop increments would be 0, -0.3, +0.3. That order seems strange to me, though you can change the sequence. Even with the manual open I struggled with this. I understand that Canon's bracketing feature is much better so if it is something you use often, head off to your local Canon dealer.But other than this small feature, this camera is a joy to use, and the results are very fine, as plenty of online reviews will tell you. Two useful features are the four shooting banks, which enable you to program settings for different subjects, and optional Intelligent ISO which raises the ISO when the parameters of optimum shutter speed and aperture (selected by you) are exceeded and would lead to incorrect exposure.There are a plethora of in-camera tweakings you can do to images, though doing it later in post-processing may be a better idea. Low light performance seems very good up to ISO 800 with little visible noise, above 1600 some processing may be required I suspect.The manual is better than I was expecting, it manages to explain some quite complex issues pretty well, and there are good indexes and references in the back.I'll give this 5 stars as it's an excellent camera with a large number of useful features, and perhaps most importantly it has been well designed and well built, the slight niggles with bracketing notwithstanding.
Outstanding service, I received a check for the cost of my damaged product very fast.
The main reason for purchasing this UV filter was to protect my lens from everyday use. It does the job well. I haven't had any ghosts or lens flare issues that other reviewers have stated. If you are looking to protect your lens, look no further!
These neoprene sleeves (which fit Intuos3 tablets) are too small for newer Intuos4 units with the same sized screens... less expensive rival brands don't have the large, cartoon-ish logo on the frontSearch "neoprene laptop sleeve" for more choices
This was bought by my husband for our computer. It was exactly what he was looking for at a good price.
The fan has been running smoothly and making almost no noise but it DOES wobble a lot. The control is kinda stupid. If you are on high speed, you need to press the power button 3 more times to turn the fan off which is stupid. Besides, Amazon shipped me a defective fan the first time.I give it a 3 instead of a 4.
The plastic is a little flimsy, but, all in all a great product. Sound is very clear and it is much more comfortable than my previous headset. Finally my ear is not numb any more! :)
Though I'm glad there is a low-priced competitor on the Palm OS, there are I few things I'd consider before buying this. They are not deal breakers, but for some users it may make a difference.1. Does not work on Win 95, NT without the serial cable ($) -- this is also true from MacOS 8.0 or below2. No faceplate included. Screen scratches are very apparent within weeks unless you buy a case. There are multiple reviews that describe broken glass and its overly fragile screen.3. The handsprings seem to use batteries at a much faster rate that Palms. I'm not sure why.4. Stylus is remarkably cheap and less usable. It makes a bizarre scraping noise.5. 2MG is fine at first. But if you are at all interested in going beyond the basic calender, address books, note pad functions, then get the models with the extra memory. Vindigo (free Zagat restaurant and updated movie listings) and AvantGo (free newspapers and magazines in electronic formats) will use the space and take your palm experience to a whole new level. If you live in a major city, Vindigo alone makes it worth owning a Palm.6. The 'expandability' doesn't seem to be worth much right now amd bys the time it is, I'm sure you'll have moved onto another model. I've poked around other reviews and have yet to find anyone who has gotten much value or use of additional modules.Net net. With the current Palm discount I would seriously consider the IIIxe for users that a) want a more durable and usable unit, b) want the extra memory at a relatively low cost. If you have to buy an adaptor (see reason 1), they end up costing the same. Either way, enjoy your PDA.
Got this laptop about a month ago. Runs great. it's light, it's thin, battery lasts about 3 hours, and it has plenty of power. I play World Of Warcraft on it all the time, and it runs great. I purchased word/excel/PP for it for $150 extra, and that solved all my compatablity issues with PC/MAC. If you want a lightweight, high quality laptop, then this is probably the best deal out there.
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I needed to replace a blown PA speaker. My initial thought was that for that application I could get by with a bargain speaker. I bought a less expensive, very popular on Amazon brand, tried it, was amazed at how distored sound from an inferior speaker could be, and sent it right back. Then I ordered these Polk speakers. They are far better than the ones I returned and even better than the speakers that came with the PA.The sound is clear and full range. There is no distortion. From their appearance they are well made and durable.I'm glad I bought them.
I got this little bad boy on sale and was shipped to me 2 days faster then they said it would be. Pluged it in, added the data to my Win XP computer and had 100% connection in less then 30 seconds! Connection stays between 50 and 75% with my G wifi router at 2 rooms away and 30% on the other side of the house, after that though you basicly loose the connection rate, but for in a 2-3 bedroom home, this does wonders!
I really like this surge protector. I have used it for over 9 months now and it still works just fine. I am very impressed with the fact that it still fits snugly and has not deteriorated to a loose and sloppy fitting from the constant disconnecting and reconnecting that I have put it through. If you need it, by all means, buy it.
These cables were by far cheaper than I could find anywhere and of equal or better construction than those I found in stores at 2 to 4 times the price.
Just a short note: where have you (the DVD player) been all my life...! I don't understand the logic of the film industry by not allowing one to watch movies from other regions. Now that I can, I buy local movies from England, France, Holland Sweden and Denmark - which I can see on my regular American TV set. My friends can send me DVDs as a gift, etc.One more happy consumer.
With the versatility of this machine I have been extremely impressed thus far with its performance. It's hard to find a reliable shelf system that is MP3 compatible out there; having searched 10 different stores, I finally found this at Circuit City for (dollar amount). Packed with features, it delivers outstanding sound quality with plenty of volume if your goal isn't to shatter the windows in your front room. Simulated surround sound with multiple levels of simulation, dynamic bass boost also with numerous options gives you all the versatility in configuring sound to your liking.However, there are a couple of drawbacks. Slow time in reading MP3 CDs mean between 20 and 40 seconds from the time you load the CD until you can listen to it. It doesn't support CD-RW discs, and incredibly, there's no shuffle function meaning you have to listen to your discs in the alphabetical order they were recorded in. Programming up to 99 tracks is possible and relatively easy, but time consuming when a shuffle button could make things so much easier. It also occasionally "misses" a track, skipping over a file you know to be there. Reversing backwards in track numbers and allowing it to re-scan forwards again often remedies this problem.Overall, I have to say the machine beats anything else out there in terms of shelf systems, though that's not saying much since there are few shelf systems that are MP3 compatible on the market to date. But even if there were more competitors, I'd still reccommend this as a worthwhile and inexpensive method of playing CD and MP3 CD discs. If MP3 compatibility is your goal in a shelf system, you could do FAR WORSE than with this one.
I love music and love to take long showers. Never had a radio in the bathroom because they were always to big and couldn't find the small ones anywhere. absolutly love it. the whole family loves it. could never live without it again.
I have been using my Etymotic earphones for 1.5 years now and overall I'm extremely happy with them. When listening to music with them on, the external sound isolation is excellent. Everything external is extremely muffled. I also do a lot of transcription of talk with these earphones in and I find that these earphones pick up background low-level voices better than regular headphones or listening through the computer's speakers.The only thing I have to complain about is that because I use them for 5-6 hours per day when I am transcribing, my ear canals have become very irritated and red. I've read in other forums that this can be taken car of by using a little ear cream or oil, but in order to preserve the sound seal, a bare ear is best. As such, I gave only 4 out of 5 stars. But if you are not using these phones for several hours a day every day, you shouldn't have any problems. They are excellent!
I had no idea these earphones would be such high quality.When I first ordered them I wasnt expecting much and when I received the package I thought they looked cheap but the sound quality is outstanding and for the price I paid I'll deal with the ultra white color.
I bought this after my Imac was deemed "unrepairable" by Best Buy and I upgraded to a MacBook Pro. The stand matches the laptop and other Apple Accessories. It is firmly held on the stand with the rubber feet on it. Although it is a bit pricey, It was by far the best option out there for the MacBook Pro. My wife uses it for school with her Dell laptop as well when I am not using it. I may have to buy a second if she keeps taking it.
I've been looking for a dust cover for my 19" flat panel monitor ever since I bought it over 2 1/2 yrs ago. All of the dust covers I came across were always for smaller monitors. This item fits well and will definitely fit a 20-22" monitor with no problem. It is open in the back so there could potentially be a problem with dust accumulating on the back of the monitor. A better design would include the back being closed up. However given how hard it is to find a flat panel dust cover, especially one to fit larger monitors, I would still recommend buying this item.
I am a court reporter. I use my computer daily to either produce transcripts or to report at depositions. My computer was shutting down in the middle of a job! Very horrifying! This product has kept my computer from shutting down and I love it! Who knew there was a simple fix? Much cheaper than a new computer would have been! Buy it! you won't be sorry!
Canon ink at a low price. I only wish they included the Black BCI 6 then I would give it 5 stars. But in all a good deal.
It is great! We got it for one specific purpose: to replace Pandora. My husbands work quit allowing them to use broad band and he sorely missed his music. So I purchased this and loaded a lot of our CD's on it and he takes it to work and uses it. He loves it!
Extremely easy to use and is very handy if you have several hard drives around and do not wish to mount them in cases.
I've had this mp3 player for about 8 months and it has given me nothing but satisfaction. The size is awesome for taking places and i just wish they made a specialized bag for it. Yeah, your thinking, 64mb isn't that much space. Your right. It will hold around 23 songs. Willing to spend 30 more dollars? Go out and buy a 128mb smart media card. All you have to do is slide it into the player, it's that easy. That's what i did and with that it'll hold about 60 songs. I took off the extra star because on the screen it doesn't show the name of the song very clearly. It'll say something like, if the song is Billie Jean, it will say &quot;/_BILLIE/_&quot; across the screen. Otherwise this is a great mp3 player and i think you should go out and buy it!
Anyone who left a positive review for this item did so within the first weak of purchase. Yes, it is a great player: it has a sleek finish, a nice lcd screen, and plays music. After a few months the only nice thing about it is the look. The software always crashes and I have not been able to add or remove songs whatsoever. DO NOT BUY THIS!!!
The cable is working great! Really like the fact that this is a flat cable. Thanks for having this available :)
if the product description would tell you how many amps it outputs and other such useful info. Electronics can easily be damaged if you put more juice into them than they can handle.
I bought these speakers last week from a Target store. They sound great. Clear bass. and they put out 50 watts. You will be surprised by how loud these speakers are. The sub looks small and i was skeptical about buying them, but after i hooked them up, i didn't regret it.
What can I say? This is a high quality DVD Burner. It is quiet, smooth and is yet to burn a single coaster. It comes packaged with Nero 6.6 and Lightscribe applications. The Lightscribe feature is amazing. You can burn virtually an photo or graphic to the top surface of the DVD or CD (with Lightscribe Media). Just look for sale prices on Lightscribe media, you can get them for about .45 each. I really like this burner.
Elegant Bright and vivid. 19 inch diagonal. size with half inch frame gives a very large display with a minimum of desk space. When rotated (with included software) you are able to get a whole web page on the screen.You can adjust height of the screen upward or downward on the stand.Has a dual hookups so you can use the monitor from analog and digital video connections simultaniously. Wonderful. Well worth the price.
i bought one of these from a warehouse club at a clearance price and i'm glad i didn't pay full price...the hype and marketing from logitech would lead you to believe that you connect your remote to your computer, connect to their database, enter your products and you're done..that wasn't my experience at all, the software i needed wasn't on the disc, i had to d/l 60 megs of software before i could even use the basic functions of the remote..after entering all my info i discovered that there is a bit of troubleshooting to do in order to achieve anything useable from such an expensive device and even then i wasn't impressed..to date it still has a problem trying to figure out which input to use when i want to watch a dvd and it pales in simple commands when compared to my remote from comcast, with my remote from comcast i can change the channel on the cable box and adjust the volume on the tv without having to change the function keys..on the Harmony remote i have to switch the remote from cable to TV in order to accomplish the same task, there just might be a way to make it behave similar to my comcast remote but at this point i don't have the patience as i'd rather learn something that i could benefit me in my career...
This came out far better than I expected! Been using for a few months now and LOVE it. I tend to hate lugging around a big camera bag and sometimes just want to carry the camera, or put it in my normal backpack... The Zing made it totally possible! It fits a little tight on my camera, but does work! I have had so many people ask about it! Highly recommended!
It's good, the video quality is acceptable and for the money you pay is great
Let's face it, you can't get something for nothing!The San Francisco Chronicle recently exposed the real story behind the so-called "offers" that are continually being posted here.Do a search on Google or on sfgate.com for "iPod not really free David Lazarus" and you will see what the con artists running these programs are really up to.In a nutshell, it's just another way for spammers and other sleazy people to steal your personal information.
The first time I purchased this drive I actually purchase three of them. I showed them to a couple of my friends and they fell in love with them after I would have outline a few things about them. I did not get to use mine since one of my friends had an instant need for it. He has been quite impressed with its performance. I have since bought five more of these drives and is currently using mine. They are neat beyond a doubt and are very easy to use and of course very reliable. I only have one problem: I find the shipping to be a little to high. For this I gave it 4 stars. The drive itself deserve 5 stars.
It doesn't take long before it becomes uncalibrated. Uninstalling and installing it will correct it for a while, then it fails. Mine won't move but 67% to the right. It's a total waste of money!!!!
These are what you'd expect from velcro cable ties but I prefer these to the velcro brand version. They have tags that allow the tie to be easily removed and do not attach throughout the cable but only on a small section near the end of the cable. This allows you to more easily wrap a cable and hold it tighter then the velcro brand straps. Definitely recommend!
I had a Proton clock radio that was in the range of $200., and after 25 years met its demise. This little clock radio is just as good and in some ways even better. The time is nice and big and bright, and the controls for alarm and change of time are simple to use, right on top (instead of in back or one side) and also a nice big size. The radio is good, not exceptionally strong, but adequate. It's a wonderful buy. I recommend it heartily.
I wanted to get the best, and here it is. I have not seen another unit like this, and it really does work to the advertised. While a bit on the pricey side, compared to others, I figured that my system was worth it. We live in an area where the power is fairly clean, but the override and filtering of this unit are superb.
veryyy fast shiping.. just got it and its great !!!!very easy to installl u plug it in the hide a way box and plug it in ur ipod and ur done !!!!about 2 mins to installi have the jensen 9311 touch screen works great with itif u got a ipod and jensen get itgreat priceon a scale 1 to 5 i give it a 5....... very worth it
This cord is a bit bulky for what it is. I'm not sure that they make these in a smaller gauge, but I'd prefer it to be a bit more slender.
Just what I expected. Protects my lens without distorting the image. No reason for me to spend more for a lens protector.
I purchased this item after hearing a Brookstone rep crank one up at the airport in Chicago. It literally startled people walking by on the other side of the hallway.If you are considering a Bose Wave, you should reconsider. If you own a Bose Wave, you can sell it used on eBay for more than the price of this unit.The Bose is horrible with too much bass at low volume, and is not suitable for listening to talk radio at all. This unit, however, has bass and treble controls, as well as an equalizer with 4 preset settings.As far as volume goes, the Bose isn't even in the same league. This tiny unit is loud enough for parties in my 3,400 sq ft house...not matter what room you are in. It literally can get too loud if you are in the same room with it and don't turn the volume down a bit.
This is a good value for $999 with only one real issue, which is a problem with a greenish tint in very dark areas of the picture.I had the original set replaced, and the new one has the same problem. You can't make adjustments on this, it's not an issue where you can adjust the tint control and make it go away. I've been informed that this is most likely a grayscale tracking issue and that having the TV professionally calibrated may fix this. I'll check into that after the TV has a few more hours on it.The TV has a very sharp, detailed picture. In brightly lit scenes the colors are very vivid. I was pleasantly surprised about how good the picture was given the low price of the TV. In addition, the TV doesn't take up much space. It's only 18 inches deep, which is about as deep as a regular 27&quot; direct view. If you have limited space and can't afford a plasma or LCD set, this TV is about the slimmest you'll be able to find.Just to clarify. Colors look very good and the TV does not have an overall greenish tint. The problem is with the fact the TV doesn't generate a true black, so you end up with a greenish tint on a shadow area for example, while the rest of the colors in the scene look fine.If it weren't for the green tint issue, I'd probably give the set a 5 star rating based on the price/value factor. It has a great picture otherwise and at $999 I don't think you could beat it for the screen size. Due to the fact the TV only gets used about twice a week to watch a DVD, and also to very limited space, I've decided to keep it. However if space weren't such a concern I'd probably send it back and get the 46&quot; Toshiba widescreen rear projection set.
I recently "downgraded" to this remote form a Philip Pronto Pro 7500 (it did not survive a battle with a 2.5 year old:) ). I purchased this to utilize with the RF receiver, only TV is being controlled via IR.I must say I am thoroughly impressed! The Pronto had more bells and whistles plus a full color touch screen etc. but in terms of day to day usage this remote is more pleasurable. The button feel is great, particularly the nice "click" of the enter button. The responsiveness of the RF received is spectacular, its MUCH noticeably better compared to the delay of the Pronto series.The pre-programmed device codes for the most part seem to have discrete on and off commands (i.e. a button that will only turn OFF, not a toggle like on most factory remotes) BUT I do not think there is a way to add custom commands from scratch. For example with some remotes you can search for the Hex Code which is the raw input and you can manually type/program it into the remote for things like directly choosign HDMI1, or setting audio to 7Channel Stereo or something other as opposed to having to cycle through the menu.I did need to use some codes like this and I was able to get this remote to "learn" them from my Pronto - but if I did not have the pronto I would have been out of luck. I don't think most will have this issue, just calling it out.Overall this URC is a fantastic remote and a superb value.
Very happy with this purchase! They don't have the 'curly' cables like the ones I've had in the past so, it's very easy to untangle the cord! If you're in the market for a Great set of headphones. Look no further!
this is a leather case made for the camera,this will protect the screen when in a pocketbook or case
After months of research and reading all of the reviews for this set I finally decided to purchase this one. SO WORTH IT. I love this TV. HD is the most amazing thing and I can't believe I've survived this long without it. Sports and prime time TV is the GREATEST in HD and this TV knows how to deliver it. Still trying to get a clear picture with my PS2 but I'm sure all I need is a new audio and video cable. Ordered the set on December 31st on line and I had it on the 5th Shipping was incredible and there wasn't a blemish on the box. (Eagle shipping)
Despite the product description, this printer does not include a USB cable. If you're buying this as a gift for someone, make sure you buy a cable to go along with it.(edit 3/28/04)I've been using this printer for more than a year now and it's performing pretty much as advertised. I've had very little trouble with either the scanning or printing fuctions. It does tend to use up ink fairly quickly, though, especially in photo mode.
Someone I worked with had one like this and I've been looking for it every where and couldn't find it. Finally I googled it and found it on Amazon. I love it its just what I need when I in the tub, washing dishes, or just sitting down chilling. The volume it just right and it works for my phone too. Love, love love it! THANK you!!
This cable did the trick. I used them to connect my laptop to my flat screen TV. It allows me to sit across the room with my laptop.
I love this little player. It's the best one I have ever had.My only beef with it is that the voice recorder won't work and the belt clip is not wide enough to fit the belts that I wear.I don't really care about the recorder as I use the one on my cell phone, and it stays on my belt even though it's not wide enough to clip all the way around it. I'm thinking about getting another one just to put Podcast on.
stay away. that simple. go burn a cd. i wish i did. frozen machine and lost data. thanks for nothing iomega.
For the people bitch'n about this keyboard, not sure what the fuse is about. This thing does everything it should for under 30 dollars,(atleast this was how much my purchase was). I like the fact that this is not driver based and you just go in game to set-up the keys you like. As i find for me i dont always have the keys mapped the same pending the game i am playing. The build is just fine, keys seem to be on the rubberized end of things, and a little wrist pad that had a harder foam feel, does not hurt my palm at all and if need be can be detached if you dont have a desire to use it. All and all im happy with this purchase i got what i thought i got,(didnt know the key's were rubberized and thats not a bad thing). Other things to note, it has a blue light in the middle of a crosshair that is pretty bright it can be turned off via the small switch on one of the sides forgot which. And the key layout is good,has unique butterfly type style you can see in the picture and they are oversized verus keyes on a keyboard. I would recommend this keyboard to any wuse like me that had be a console gamer his hole life and decided to make a change but found that i cant hang in fps with a standard keyboard never got use to or liked the layout.
After reading all the reviews, I pretty much have no more to say because they have given very precise opinions about this len.I was spending quite a long time on deciding which len to go, 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM or this 28-300mm. They are both amazing lens and everyone hopes to own both if possible. Finally, be true to yourself, what is this len made for? what is the most desirable feature of this len? Then I realized and went for this baby.The only thing you need to think about is why do you need this HUGE RANGE provided by this single len. Because you don't have time to (or are lazy to, just like me) change lens!!! :-)I like to travel and try to bring as fewer gears as possible. In many situations, you just don't have time to change lens to shoot some once in a life time scenes. And if the schedule is tight, frequently changing lens will degrade sightseeing quality. This is the KEY! Make this as your priority concern then decide which lens to go. 24-70 + 70-200 or 28-300 :)FYI. I got another 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM for low light or in-door conditions. Also the 10-22 wide angle len since I am using 40D with the 1.6x factor.One last thing I would like to remind you is that some gears seem not to be compatible with this len. For example, close-up len, extender. So do check before buying. And this len comes with hood and bag. No need to buy separately.Enjoy it !
Really, it's a step-down ring. Nothing complicated at all about that. It's exactly what I expected, does just what I needed it to do (allow me to continue using my 55mm polarizer on my 58mm lens), and all shipping and service was without any issue whatsoever. And it was cheap as chips, so no complaints from me.
I got one of these for a 12 hour road trip with a friend. First of all, there are only four frequencies to choose from, and they are all right together. If there is a good station transmitting on anything near that, you are out of luck. My friend ended up having to hold the stupid thing the whole time to get a good signal out of it. We spent a LOT more time trying to get it to be useable than we did enjoying our tunes.That's the short of it - don't waste your money on this one.There are FM transmitters that do work just fine. The one I got after the iRock disaster was the iTrip from Griffin Technology. You can transmit on any frequency on the band, and you can even get international frequencies from their website. If your car can pick up, say 80.5 (it has to be a foreign car) you can use that frequency on the iTrip. It's awesome! The iTrip isn't sensitive like the iRock, either. You can turn your songs on and throw your iPod in the seat next to you, and you don't have to worry about the sound getting staticky. Oh yeah, and you don't have to have a battery for it either. It steals a tiny bit of juice from the iPod.My old battery draining iRock has now had the (depleted in less than a day) battery removed and is one of my cat's favorite toys.
I ordered this item from Amazon.com and the item was shipped by Adorama. I went to a local camera store to get a 55mm UV filter and found out that the lens has no 55mm thread for the filter. According to specs in Tiffen website, the lens has this 55mm thread. The package of the lens is not labeled 'MegaPlus' and the body of the shipped item is black; Amazon.com website showed silver color. It looks like an old model. Amazon.com allows returns within 30 days; Adorama allows only 15 days as I found out too late. I feel that it was Adorama's error and email them about exchangeing for current model on 7/15. So far no response. I suggest Amazon.com to hold its partner stores to the same standard as itself. Most of east coast camera stores do not have good reputation.
[...] I found that it has all the features that I need/want and was a lot less money than the cameras that I was considering (Nikon D5000 or D90). Easy to use and great pictures.
I purchased this camera to replace a 4 MP Kodak EasyShare camera at our office and I can heartily say it does not disappoint. The learning curve isn't too steep and it interacts very well with computers to offload images and movies. iPhoto loves it and even grabs the movies, something it wouldn't do well with the Kodak.It's value for the cost is quite high.
This little guy is perfect for supporting a camera when you don't want to lug a full sized tripod around. The camera and tripod can easily be placed on a table for quick snaps and portraits. The Sunpak holds a regular D40 DSLR with a small zoom and generally can be tightened effectively. The only limitation is that pointing the camera upward or downward at more than about a 45 degree angle will cause the tripod to tilt and fall over. Of course the tripod is stressed with a full sized DSLR and should not tilt over with a small point and shoot which is probably it's intended mount. The fact it can handle a D40 with a regular lens and SB400 flash is a huge positive in itself not to mention it's a ballhead.The build quality is very good for a small tripod and it is built well where it counts. The ball and tightening screw are metal and durable. And it's very attractive like a small version of a full sized model. However, it comes off a little cheap when the legs are fully extended. Hardly a deal breaker, though. The price reflects its worth. Four stars and a Buy!
I got this for my birthday this year, about one month ago, and I can tell you I am sorely disappointed.I figured a GPS-for-Palm would be a great product; a large screen, an interface I was already familiar with, etc.. made this product sound like a winner. Unfortunately, the product is riddled with problems. Not a single satisfying experience was I able to wrench from this miserable product.To begin with, several of these units, if not all of them, are misprogrammed when they leave the factory to look for Asian satellites instead of US ones. I say several, even though I have experience with only one unit, because there is a FAQ on the website about it, and because many, many people have complained about it on usenet; look for yourself. This misprogramming causes it to take (according to Rand McNally) up to 30 minutes to acquire satellites here in the US the first time. It took much, much longer for my unit: over an hour of continuous operation, sitting on my deck *outside*, running a special program that a customer service agent told me to download, because the program that came with the unit was unsuccessful in acquiring satellites at all. Nice. It didn't help that the customer service department took almost a week to answer my questions regarding the satellite acquisition.After I had made an acquisition (finally!) I was pretty disappointed with the results. The StreetFinder program for the Palm OS crashed my Palm V repeatedly. Reinstalling the StreetFinder software made no effect. I had read on usenet that other programs conflicted with StreetFinder; I removed everything but the stock Palm programs and StreetFinder (and the things that StreetFinder needs) and still had several crashes. My Palm hardly ever crashed and had to be reset before I got the Rand McNally GPS unit.Subsequent acquisitions are quite slow, usually taking around 15-20 minutes, making it pretty useless for me to use in the car, since I'm already to my destination before the unit can acquire any satellites. This is my first GPS experience, however, so perhaps I have unreasonable expectations of GPS techonlogy in general.The cigarette adapter which powers the GPS does not power the Palm V. This seems silly to me, but perhaps there is a good technical reason for this somewhat obnoxious oversight.I found the very idea of a Palm GPS attachment, for $199, to be a bit overpriced. Other GPS units (on which I cannot comment, for I have not used them) are comparably priced and are seperate units. The StreetFinder maps take up a lot of space on the Palm V, and if you have a Palm V instead of a Vx, you might feel cramped for space. With the very cheap-feeling GPS attached (using a flimsy plastic/metal catch mechanism) the Palm V is bulky and cannot fit in my Palm V Hard Case (of course, this is true for any Palm attachment -- I knew that would happen before I asked for it for my birthday).Overall, I just cannot say a single good thing about this product. I was unimpressed by the Rand McNally desktop software, their buggy Palm V client, their crappy misprogrammed GPS attachment, and their slow customer service. I cannot stress to anyone enough that this is a product to avoid.I have noticed, however, that there are several good reviews for this product -- this is what lead me to request the product in the first place -- so perhaps my experience was merely the low end of the spectrum. Regardless, I was very patient with this product and tried very hard to get it to work. It saddens me, but I have given up on the Rand McNally Palm V GPS unit.
Sound quality is great. Great bass response. The in ear design helps to keep a lot of other noise out. I use them when I mow and am able to hear my mp3 player with the volume at only 1/2.
So nice to have an item that shows up on time, does what it says, and doesn't break the first time I use it! Love that!!! Came in very handy to transfer old floppies to computer then back up on USB stick...they tell me that floppies lose the data stored on them after a few years, didn't know that so I'm glad I could transfer it before I lost it!! Great price, too!
Maybe I just don't get it. This Polarizer works differently from previous circular polarizers I have owned. Sometimes it works and the results are dramatic, however most of the time there is no polarization even though conditions dictate that there should be. It is advertised to work w/ a 24-105MM lens which is what it is attached to, however I still get vignetting at the 24mm setting. Expensive lens protector at this point.
This item is cheaply made, no power, loud, doesnt work, the positive reviews I read before I bought it seem to be forged, I cant imagine anyone recommending this! It took three weeks to arrive and now Im afraid I wont be able to return it. Id give it no stars except it isnt permitted. TERRIBLE!!!
I was looking for a speaker for my iPod for use (strictly) in my office.I have the Bose stereo at home which I love but that seemed like overkill (in quality and price) for my 10 x 12 office.This product is perfect for my needs--it's a great size (utilizing very little desk space), has charging capacity, allows for easy display of the iPod screen, and seems to have very good quality of sound.My only reason for giving it less than 5 stars: the volume dial is VERY sensitive...anything more than a slight movement can take it to a deafening level (which is not that well-received in the work setting).Although this stereo does not come with a remote, you probably don't need one if you're going to use it in a small area (such as an office) where you do little moving around!Great price and great fit for my needs!
I installed the 80 GB version of this about 3 weeks ago, and absolutely love it. It took only about 15 minutes to setup and install and I was on my way. Not only does it provide a great automated backup solution for all my files (photos, videos, music, web site files) it works great for remote access and sharing. If I am at work I am able to grab files from home if I need them, and I've also been able to setup shared folders to share my photos with several other people.Not only that, it gives me peace of mind, I have had Windows crash on me a couple times in the last 2 years and I've been lucky to retrieve a lot of my stuff. Now I don't have to worry about it anymore.
I BROUGHT TWO BELKIN F5D7050 AND THEY BOTH DO NOT WORK. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. I WILL ONLY BUY THIS ITEM DIRECTLY FROM DELL.
Don't forget this extension cable for Sirius! As most people find out, you need to place the antenna outside for a good solid signal that lasts. With this 50 foot extension you'll be able to put it just about anywhere, plus you can hook TWO of them together to give you a total of 120 feet (50 + 50 +20 on antenna) without loss of signal.Plan ahead and know if you'll need the extension. Many go and put the money into the Sirius receiver, boombox or home kit and get all ready to hook it up only to find out they need more wire. And not just any wire wil work!I have one myself going from outside the window through one room down into my bedroom where my boombox is. Without this cable I'd be using the Sirius in the attic! Most people fine the need for one or two of these cables, and watch out as they're often hard to find in stock as they sell fast!
I received the extension tube(s) a couple of weeks ago, they are wonderful. They work as expected, the AF works perfectly. What is especially great, about the Canon extension tubes is, you can use the EF-S lenses as well as the EF lenses. Other brands will not allow you to do that.
I must have bought one of just about every powered, USB 2.0 hub on the shelf at Fry's and returned them, one by one, because I wasn't happy with them for one reason or another. Besides those criteria, I was looking for a hub that has both the power jack and USB upstream jack on the same surface of the housing, because I hated the ones that are small, but take up a big footprint on your desk because they have plugs sticking out of them on 3 or 4 sides.While the CP-H720P does not meet this criteria, it uses that fact as an advantage. First, the housing can be mounted vertically in a weighted stand (provided) to minimize footprint. Then, it has USB downstream ports on both a forward and rearward facing edges, so that plugs for long term connections can attach to the back of the hub and the cables route out of the way, and plugs for temporary connections face forward for easy access. Arranged this way, the power and upstream plugs don't get in the way. But the best feature is the seventh port, on the face of the housing, which is great for frequently accessed flash drives.On the down side, not so much. The power light is an intense blue LED that lights up my workspace when the lights are off. There are additional less-spectacular green LEDs for each of the downstream ports, but to my dismay, they are not activity indicators but power overload indicators, so they don't normally light up at all.On the whole, I am very satisfied with this unit. It's a "keeper".
This camera started out well enough. I did enjoy how easy it was to operate. However, I can now take literally 1 to 2 pictures on new fresh batteries and that is the end of the camera. I realize I can buy the lithium batteries that are suggested by Kodak, but I think I have invested enough in trying to get it to work and plan on buying a new camera!
This is really awesome to have in your car for ready charging of phones, ipods, etc. It works the way it's supposed to, so what have I to complain about? Now I don't have to ever worry about going without listening to my ipod just because it dies, nicely avoiding those over- played songs on the radio. thumbs up!
I have 2 of these 10" Klipsch subs in my home theater system and as a pair they are awesome. Two 10" subs sound better than one 12" sub = period. I was going to buy a single 12" sub to match my Klipsch speakers but the 10" subs were on sale. Placed in opposite corners along the front wall of my system ( HDTV - 2 front towers and the center speaker )providing a room filling expansive clean Klipsch soundfield. Coupled with 4 Klipsch surround speakers this creates an awesome home theater system. I am pumping 130 watts of high current discrete power into these things and I can't crank up my amp below 30db. These speakers are incredibly clean and efficient. I could have purchased an amp with 85 watts of power and still have an great sounding system. The Klipsch name is syonomous with high fidelity. A friend of mine's father has an original pair of Klipschorn corner speakers. These are the best sounding speakers I have ever heard. They are massive in size and yet you could easily drive them with a 100 watt amp. Absoluely impressive sound experience.I will never bu any other spekaers for my home than Klipsch. I just installed 2 inwall Klipsch speakers in my living room and they as well are awexome nearly invisible ( when painted to match the wall color ). Buy these as a pair. You will definitely feel the difference in what a dual sub system can do.
I previously had a Hawking Technology card that was awesome... except for the fact that it lived a short life of two years. This card does not pick up signals as well, but the internet speed doesn't seem faltered by the weaker signal. However, whenever it's enabled, it SERIOUSLY intereferes w/ my computer speakers. No more listening to music saved on the computer while on the internet. Even if I'm not listening to music, there will be "fuzzy" speaker sounds if I leave it enabled (irregardless of speaker type). You can probably find a better internet card than this one.
I should have looked at the last guys review had the same proplem they are nice looking strong as hell but only works with monster distrubution blocks the end is to big to be called 4awg!
I'm definitely not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination, but after reading the other review here I can't help but think it was a bit unfair. I just bought these very headphones yesterday, and I love them. The sound quality is average as far as my experience goes... not bad at all, but nothing to write home about. I don't have any problem with tuning them, and any static I receive I attribute to the fact that the transmitter is sitting on top of my computer (lots of interference)--moving it stops that problem easily enough. I can walk all over my house with these on.My only real complaint with these headphones is the fact that they don't feel secure on my head... this is because the hard plastic is built to be way too big for most people, with a plastic band that turns the headphones on as soon as it's pulled. They're not for those who want to wear them while being terribly active, as whenever I bend down they have a tendency to slip off. It's a minor irritation, though, since I only really use them while sitting at my desk.All in all, they're great for my purposes aside from the fitting problem. I'd buy them again, and recommend them if you aren't doing anything terribly active!
Sony DVD-r media used to be one of the best on the market, but no longer. Sony discs made in Malaysia are of poor quality. Despite the Sony name and the AccuCORE branding these discs have very high error rates and my DVD recorder has rejected them altogether. After burning 10 discs out of a 50 disc spindle, I had 8 errors. I simply threw them out after discovering all the bad reviews on the Malaysian made discs. Avoid them. Sony DVD-r made in Taiwan were very reliable, but the Malaysian made are absolutely a waste of your money.
I have used other brands of headsets in the past and these by far are the best. I have found no discomfort in wearing them and the sound quality is great.
This was bought to replace a frayed cord. It works exactly as it's supposed to, and much cheaper than buying it through Nintendo.
I bought this for my husband as a gift and he completely loves it. It protects the player but gives him the mobility he needs.
I make sure to lock my Laptop up whenever i may be away from it for a long period of time. This lock is very sturdy and quick to enable/disable. Its portable, so I can take it with me on vacation to secure my laptop where ever I am.
This is my second radio. The first one still works but I perhaps was a little to aggressive with the crank and it came off. This is the only thing I would caution people about. The radio works great especially with rechargeable batteries. Just treat the device delicately and it should work for you very well. Cheers.....
Not sure why all the negative reviews. This is a solid blue ray player. Excellent audio and PQ quality. Internet connected in seconds.Wide variety of streaming apps (Pandora, Youtube, Cinema Now, Bluckbuster, Vudu etc.).Samsung has excellent 24 hour customer support.Player supports DLNA.Intuitive remote. Well made. Excellent price point. This is definately a good value BD player. Highly recommended.
so i read the reviews for this and decide to buy it. it comes on time and all is great, until i try plugging in my iphone and ZERO charging. this device is soo cheap it wont charge one of the most popular phones. DONT BUY!
I was very pleased with how this particular mp3 player has performed it is a good fit for me because of my active lifestyle,the sound is good and the straps make it convenient for me when doing any kind of a workout.
This is a wonderful product. I purchased it for my Nikon D-60 camera. The one that Nikon has is three times as much. I used it in the store and was going to get it. I glad I waited and checked on-line for something of equal value and quality without the price. This is a great lens. Well worth a look.
I have not had good results lately with this film. Took some really important shots of daughter graduating AIT with the Army National Guard and the pictures were grainy, uneven in color, and blemished.
You have to keep this baby really clean. Its got a goofy lens cover mechanism that is very sensitive to the smallest particles. It constantly gets jammed.No other complaints, works great.
I'm pretty impressed with the slimx. The instructions are a bit useless and it takes a while, or took a while for me anyway, to figure out this bit of kit. All in all though I'm impressed, the sound is clear as a bell--which is most important when you think about it, and it looks good (except for earphones which are a bit star trekish if you ask me).
Great mouse. Well made..comfortable design.. Click or freewheel works great..forward backward buttons on the left side work great.. 1 AA battery runs for a long time.If this mouse stopped working today, I would get another just like it.
This DVD/RW drive replaced my old drive in my HP computer. The price was right. I have had it for months and it continues to performs great. I recommend it. 16X which is faster than my original.
Excellent product for the price. I use them to because they look better than the normal RCA plug that normally come on heaters for telescopes.
I like them as they serve their purpose I bought them for, and that is to stay in my ear while I excercise. They do hurt my ear and sometimes make my ear itch a bit as I sweat. The sound is pretty good. The fact that I do not have to constantly worry that they will fall out is a great plus.
I purchased our Hitachi 50&quot; about 4 years ago and it has been great. No repairs. Everything we could have wanted in a projection tv. We did hook up a surround system and subwoofers though. We were so impressed we purchased a brand new Hitachi 50&quot; Projection TV for the bedroom today. Now we own 2 and hope we have as good of a record with repairs as we did with the first one.
I needed the cable because I wanted to rearrange furniture and move printer farther away from my PC. Radio Shack sells a similar cable for $36, compared with $6 for this equavalent cable at Amazon. I cannot imagine why anyone would pay six times as much.
Epson impact printer is unmatched in its class. your printing system is very strong and the price is very comfortable. very useful for the area of ''accounting.
Works great with Mac and PC. Decently sturdy design, unlike some other low-cost USB drives I've had in the past, which tend to bend or break easily.
I've had this DVD burner for a few weeks now, and have burned about 5 dvd's so far. No problems with the burning, just make sure you download the latest firmware from Sony to resolve any other problems.I thought the tray was kind of flimsy. (Be very careful!)Black bezel replacement goes great with my Dell case.
It's quieter than the PC's drive but slightly more noisy than my laptop's. As for the quality, I've had it two months with no problems.The software is great too. The only problem is that it doesn't let you select a whole directory tree to backup and then let you DE-select sub-folders. In other words, if you want to backup something other than your whole C drive, for example, you will have to go through and select sub-trees individually. Other than that, I've had no problems, it backs up on schedule and even keeps different versions of files as defined in the settings.It requires a seperate power supply so I only reccomend it for desktop use.P. S. Make sure you reformat it NTFS before using because it comes with FAT32.
For the price your getting quite a bargain. Is this comparable to Zeiss or Swarovski binoculars?, no.What you get for the price is a low cost variable power binocular that is quite a bargain. This has got be one of the best "bang for your buck" variable power binoculars out on the market today for under $100.00. On the minimum (10X) setting you will find crisp clear detail with good light transmission even at lower light levels, a bargain at this price range. As you roll up in power you will notice the focus may require minor adjustment and clarity will degrade, but this is completely acceptable given the price of this unit. This is not your top of the line binocular for truly professional use, this is an entry level binocular for the budget minded user. This binocular is better than not having one at all.One caveat with Barska is the hit or miss quality associated with this brand. I don't doubt the negative comments posted by some reviewers with this particular binocular, nor do I doubt the glowing comments posted by others. You could be pleasantly surprised with this model binocular. If your looking for a variable power binocular for under $50.00, look no further than the Barska Gladiator 10-30X50mm. Keep in perspective the price range of this unit when evaluating performance.I too have very expensive binoculars so I don't need a lecture on the professional aspects of a quality binocular. I am simply providing an honest comment of this particular model binocular and how it performs in the (under $150.00) category.Pros:Price (under $40.00 SH included.)Variable power.Useable. Does the job good enough.Cons:Weight is a little heavy, but expected due to price.Clarity suffers as power goes up and requires focus adjustment, but is good enough for most.Fragile. I would not drop this thing from five feet up without expecting problems to arise.
A step up adapter is a good tool for getting the most out of your expensive filters. Graduated filters don't work so well using this technique, but imagine using one filter type for multiple thread sized lenses. Step-up rings can also be stacked to get even more use out of a single filter. Keep in mind though that the closer the filter is to the lens, the better the results will be.Another useful feature is that this step-up ring can be used to prevent vignetting. Sometimes a filter can produce vignetting, especially on wide angle lenses. Stacking filters may cause vignetting as well. If using the adapter ring with larger sized filters, the problem may be eliminated as the filter rings are expanded out beyond the lens.This Step-up ring is made of a sold and sturdy but light weight metal construction. I tend to pack a lot of equipment into my camera backpack and carry it all over the place. Not only does this tool reduce my equipment expense, but limits the number of items I carry around.The only problem I've seen with using a step-up adapter is that the lens hood at the same time is pretty much out of the question. This should be expected though as this is a common issue of any step-up ring adapter.PROS:Solid metal constructionAllows one to use their expensive filters for their 77mm lens other lensesLight weight and easy to useCONS:Makes using the lens hood on your other lenses difficult if you are able to use it at all
i've had this camera pack for a while now and i just can't live without it. after reading tons of reviews and researching other sites and stores, i decided this would fit my needs best.it's small, light weight and carries EVERYTHING inside it without drawing attention to itself. i can carry my canon 20d with all my accessories plus a few personal extras all day without back pain or tiring out. trust me, when it's Mardi Gras in the Big Easy, that means a lot!I CARRY THE FOLLOWING IN MY PACK:(while i was able to fit everything listed below inside, mind you, it's tightly packed)**Canon 20D with 100mm lens attached (without hood) and strap**18-55 Kit Lens**Promaster External Flash Unit with 2 Stofen Omni Bounce diffusers**backup camera battery with charger**3 4/packs of AA batteries (for flash unit)**all my owner's manuals plus a medium sized handbook (i'm a beginner)**lens cloth and small airblower bottle for lens cleaning**cords for hooking camera to TV and PC**2 backup memory cards (the red flap is extremely handy to keep track of used cards)**small notebook & pen, few personal items such as chapstick, headband etc...**cell phone (hooked on the outside)**water bottle (hooked on the outside)**sunglasses (in outer pocket -meant for the tripod)PLUS:1. size - perfect for a medium sized female2. construction - extremely well made, sturdy fabric, lots of padding and does a great job at keep humidity out (big deal down here)3. organized - with it's repositionable/removable compartment dividers, packing what you need is a breeze...plus there are lots of hooks & such on the outside for additional options...and you can add a tripod if you choose.4. color makes it look like any normal back pack.5. price was great for what i got.MINUS:(very minor, but these are my reasons for giving 4 opposed to 5 stars)1. rain flap over zippers make opening and closing somewhat combersome, but you get used to it. besides it's like an extra layer of protection (both from rain and thieving hands).2. if you want to fit an external flash along with extra lenses, you may consider a larger bag.3. it doesn't really do a great job at carrying my tripod. it becomes too difficult to get my camera in and out of the pack with a tripod attached (you have to remove the tripod before you are able to open the bag, not the most convenient while walking around).
easy to use . long flexible cable, 4 digit code lock. The down side is it adds more weight to your gear and the small numbers are getting harder to see each year. Most hotels do not have what I'd consider a good place to secure the cable. a wood desk leg, 3 good kicks and it's gone, OTOH kinda obvious when hanging off your laptop. My lever seems to hangup somethings (poor alignment) on pushing it to align for insertion or removal, but for the cost of the cable I guess I can't expect a machined frame. Bottom line, it will deter the lightweight thieves from physical removal. Now is your data secured on it?
These cartridges have a very low/small printing capacity. This is not the retailer's problem, but apparently HP's manufacturing or design flaw. At the very most, the black cartridge will print 150 pages. The all-in-one that the cartridges go in is nearly new, and the printer setting is on draft quality. Ink could eat one out of house and home if you use this printer regularly.
When I got this MP3, it worked great, I got it playing music the first day. But, a few years later, I think they were two, it started to get lines in the screen. My big brother told me that means its dying. I was so upset. I loved it. But it works fine, but I can't bear to think that in any moment it will die.My dad has one and has had no problem with it. I think it won't die if you use it everyday. My dad uses it everyday and it's perfect. I hadn't used it for about two or three months, and, like I mentioned, suddenly it had lines in the screen.Beside that, It's wonderful! You can change the background that's cool. I really enjoyed it but I don't like that it's dying.
I purchased this "used" printer for my sister-i-law. She installed last week and claims it is better than her last printer. This had to be purchased used as it is no longer in production and is one of a few printers she can use with her Web tv system. Goood results and working with Amazon was easy and convenient.
I haven't really used this much, but it does come in handy when needed. Happy with it and the purchase.
Excellent sound, very comfortable, good looks and incredible value. What's not to like?
I bought this only for holding my memory stick pro duo cards. The case just secures it one side. So it's not a secure as i would want it to be. However it keeps the cards in place. There are much better cases on amazon than this one such as this onePlastic Secure Digital Memory Card Case & Holder for SD (3 Case Pack no memory cards included)
I have this DVD player and the USB port is only a 1.1attaching an external HD using the USB port is hit or miss. most of the time it's a miss. The key to making an external drive is formatting it to FAT32. It does however normally work with a USB key/flashdrive and ipod.upconversion is good when using HDMI cables.
First, the remote seems to not work at all. But even if it did, you do not want this frame for two reasons. It does not play the slideshow randomly (it only plays in the order the photos are loaded). But the kicker is this: there are three speeds for playing the slideshow. The fastest changes the picture every second, medium changes every three seconds, and the slowest changes every six seconds. What were they thinking? All three speeds are so fast that it'll drive you completely insane. Even at every six seconds the pictures change so rapidly that you barely get a glimpse of the image and then its gone. Do not buy this. Get one that plays randomly and allows the pictures to remain for at least a full minute, maybe even five minutes. Our other one allows for a minute, five minutes, even a half hour or hour. Trust me, after you've had one of these for a while, you won't want the images constantly changing. It's annoying and it's a distraction.
But it is...this is one of the easiest routers I ever installed, it works beautifully with Bellsouth Dsl and even made my conection faster...almost plug and play. If you want to network all of your computers at home run to the store and get this. It's awesome.
I really like this system. I have them hooked up to my hdtv and my xbox and I think they sound great. I don't like the remote too much but it's simple and works fine. They are solid and sound great as a compact 2.1 home theater system or as a main music system. Klipsch are awesome and I feel good about supporting an American company making a great product.
This is perhaps the only product I have ever bought on the recommendation of a Best Buy staffer. Lesson learned. Great features, but the device stopped reading ANY DVD within a few months-- outside of warranty. The parts are still covered, but the labor to fix it is a sizable fraction of a new DVD recorder. In contrast I have a Panasonic DVD player from 1998 that still performs flawlessly, when DVD reading was a new technology. Should have just bought a Panasonic.
I've had since 2 years and it worked great under any situation and weather conditions.It's a very solid product, with lots of great features. Very good image quality, both in video as in still modes.Also used it for transfering my previous home videos to the PC for editing, using the camera as a 'gateway' with its analog-digital converter (firewall).It's my first Sony Handycam (previously used JVC cams), but in my opinion there's no point of comparison. I think I'll be tied to Sony for a long while.Very recommended product. If you can spend a little more, don't hesitate.
i don't really want to tell people how great this player really is. if they find out, they might buy them all and then there'll be none left for me to buy. So no - I don't think I want to tell people how great this player really is.
I bought this microdrive with Canon Powershot G1 digital camera. Until I bought this drive, i had problem storing one trip images(100-125 images, one image app. 2MByte at high resolution). If you want a good solution for the problem of not been able to store multiple high quality images while on trip, microdrive is for you.
was waiting for this to arrive for a week or two, but it works fine...
Basically this is just a cable right? How could they screw it up? Some companies could, but not Belkin. This cable is very high quality at a price that won't break the bank.
Works great once you get it set up. The only problem is that if your setup doesn't match exactly with one of the pre-programmed setups that the wizard expects then getting it configured is a little confusing and annoying at first.You're forced to go through the setup wizard at least once even if none of the options apply before you're allowed to access the advanced setup options. The problem is that there's no way to tell if the setup wizard's activity choices will work for you because they have very descriptive names like "Play Game", or "Listen to Music". You just have to try them and see if the follow-up questions make sense for your setup. Once you can get to the advanced setup options though it's pretty straight forward for anyone technically inclined.I love it now that I've got it setup. Don't think I could live without it.
The fact that this Fuji Finepix S7000 came out nearly four years ago and is still so highly regarded give one an idea of its good qualities. It is ergonomic - the fingers and thumb find the zoom, AE lock, flash, exposure compensation, viewfinder/LCD toggle without much struggle. The viewfinder is excellent - detailed and has as much info as you could want.It eats up standard AA batteries, so get some NiCads, NiMetalhydride, or some other type of rechargeable.But they are a good point - available everywhere. I have read that the early models produced have had the problem of the CF card running down the four AA batteries when the CF card is left in the camera between shoots. So, it is a good practice to remove the CF card after using it (it is menu selected as to using the CF or the Fuji xD card). Otherwise you will pick up the camera one day with the CF card in it and find the batteries drained.Later production may not have this problem. The camera was designed to use the IBM mini disk card, not the standard CF card. But it does, with reservations. For example, I could not get video do upload to Picassa from the CF card. Photos uploaded OK.I have been astounded at the quality of the images shot at the highest resolution, written to the CF or xD card as 12 megapixel images. The lens, even racked out to maximum telephoto is tack sharp and contrasty. I've used many cameras in my life and this is a favorite. For the amount of money you can get one of these new or used, you can't go wrong. It is a winner.It also does 30 fps VGA video with the highest quality I've seen so far. Also, although it doesn't seem to have an image stabilization system, I have been amazed how little the images deteriorate due to low shutter speeds or normal camera shake. Maybe it uses a 'stealth' stabilization! Anyhow, I love it and have rediscovered the joy of photography through finding how much I could do with this beauty.Recommended.
The Zune is a steal compared to the iPod of similar size. It does everything the iPod does and it's cheaper! I like it better then the generic Mp3 player I had last too. I like that the Zune is popular enough to have support from 3-party sources but not so popular that there is an accessory for every facet of my life. That is that there is not an iToilet for the Zune (and yes there is an iToilet for the iPod) but there are accessories for the car and such.
Check with the documentation that came with your computer, but on my Dell Dimension 8200, I have RDRAM and it states "a RDRAM requirement is that memory modules MUST be installed in pairs of matched memory size". Purchasing only one will not work. You most likely have 4 available slots, and you can either use 2, or all 4 slots.
This thing is great. It takes great pictures for such a small thing and for a great price too. I may buy a few more for my little sister and friends!!
Although the concept is good, the form factor is a problem. Snaping photos is not easy.Transfering video to a mac is painful and mind boggling that there is no support for this.Swivel broke down in less than a month and JVC should have simply replaced the camera but they have the machine for almost month with no eta on fixing it. The customer service center is horrendous.For the price you expect better all around perfomance as well as customer service.
jus a bit bothered that i cudnt charge my 3rd generation itouch.... still keeping it and very happy i bought it.
I was sent the wrong item! I ordered the BoxWave Capacitive iPad Styra and was sent the BoxWave Capacitive iPad Stylus instead!
This lens has surpassed all my expectations for the cost. Photos are clear and sharp. I am very happy with this lens!
I got this as a gift for Xmas and it says that its also a charger and it doesnt charge my ipod at all. And when trying to listen to music it sounds like im listening to an AM station. And sometimes even sounds staticky. When it works it works ok. But not as I expected. And since it was a gift and I already threw out the packaging I probably wont be able to get it replaced.can someone tell meif this is compatible with the 2nds generation ipod. The new "RED" one. Maybe that could be the reason.
I love this laptop bag. It's very stylish - got loads of compliments. The inside of this bag has many compartments including an area the laptop of course. The drawback is that the handle is a little hard (meaning not so flexible) and could be a little roomier (just a little).
Polycom SoundStation2 lives up to its advertising. It's easy to use and the sound quality and range are excellent. The product performs above expectations.
I currently have a 10x50 binocular and was looking for something both smaller and more powerfull. In comercial binoculars, you really cannot get the &#34;perfect&#34; binocular for every situation. Size do matters and depends on what you want it for you will have to choose the right one. For me, my 10x50 was a little too big since I mostly use it in the outdoors, hiking, etc... And I felt that the 10x was really not that much, hence I was looking for something else.When I saw this 12x32, folding binoculars I just had to have them. The size is PERFECT for what I want them and the 12x is definitely an improvement. It's not a great difference vs the one I originally had, but it's an improvement. And the 32 factor helps a lot in the size. I have not taken them on a hiking trip yet but they perform just fine when I used them at home. The grip is good, comfortable to my size of hands.The binoculars come in a black nylon case, not water-proof of course, soft, but protects them all right. They do not come with lens rubber protectors so I guess that would be a &#34;nice to have&#34; items.Overall, I am happy with my purchase. Maybe in the future I will get the bushnell 16x32 but for now, this will do just fine.
I've had the Toshiba SD2200 for several months now. I have been pleased with it's overall performance. The sound and picture are great and the features are numerous for this price player, however there are some minor glitchs. It's had a stutter twice in the last month and it does not play multi-level discs. So if you do purchase one make sure the movies you purchase/rent are not multi-level discs or it will not work.
Nice case and sturdy. My only problem with it is the dividers do not stay in the "slots" so they are useless. To be good enough for a camera equipment case, you will need to buy and cut your own foam as the pre-cut foam comes apart with just a little hard use. It is large enough for digital slr, 2 large lenses and 2 or 3 smaller lenses. Any extra equipment would need another container. SO, if I had it to do over again I might have considered something larger (perhaps a camera equipment backpack?). It comes with a shoulder strap but I only carry this case to the car and hotel roooms and was bought to protect equipment during car travel. I would not carry it around at someplace like Disney World, etc. and I did not buy it to walk around with all my equipment. If you were a professional, 2 or more of these would be great for protection traveling to weddings etc. and I should remark that the handles are nicely made and sturdy and the latches are typical but of the sturdy type. The would also make nice pistol or insturment cases.
I have been using these headphones recently with my iPod touch running the new 3.0 software update, and I would have to say that I am mostly happy with the results. The two pair up really easy, I just leave the bluetooth on on the iPod and all I have to do is press power on the headphones and then play once to connect, and play once more to hear music. The range is fantastic, I plug my iPod into the computer at work when the battery is low and I can walk all over the mailroom floor with no interruptions. One thing I do enjoy is the nice deep bass these provide. I am sort of a bass junky though and others may find it a bit too much.My complaints would have to be that 1.) I am not to fond of the shape and size of them. The headband sits behind the cups and it feels like they are always going to fall off your head, and they are pretty big. 2.) Not all the functions work with the iPod Touch. I can use play and pause, as well as volume adjustment. However I can not skip songs. I believe this is an issue with the iPod software/hardware rather than the the headphones though because when I used them on an iPod nano and classic with the dongle they worked great, and you could even navigate the menus and everything. 3.) Occasionally they will cut out and it sounds a bit like a CD skipping but nothing so sever that I am upset by it. 4.) They are hot. The leather(?) around the ear cups fits really well and keeps the sound of my rather noisy job out, but they keep the heat in just as well, and often I have to take them off because they simply get too warm. Lastly I kind of wish they had a mic built in so I could pair them with my phone, but this is not really a complaint more than it is just a wish.I hope this review was helpful and I do recommend these headphones to anyone looking for a great set of bluetooth headphones. Thank You.
Bought two sets of these and have them set-up with 3 blu-ray players and a gaming system all over the house. Plug and play; and they work on my second floor, as well as in basement, where the unit primarily supports my son's Xbox Live flawlessly. Units run a little hot, but so far nothing but solid performance.
I bought this laptop last week. Before buying it performed thorough comparative search with other similar laptops. Also gone through CNET's review which was not that great for model U205-S5022. Before buying it online I wanted to know the real look and feel, finally got one demo at Staples. Model U205-S5022 standard plus points:1. 12" Widescreen, I didn't find any where else.Other manufacturer have 12" square screen not wide.2. Intel Core Duo Processor 1.8 GHz3. 1GB RAM4. About 4 LBS wt5. Win XP-PRO installed and capable of Vista release6. Finger print sensor, no need to type any passwords for login7. Screen & Display is bright and cool8. Reboot timing is about 40 sec to get to login prompt9. Toshiba HardDrive protection utility senses any shocks10. And best part is no fan/CPU noiseNegative point: From sides it looks bit bulkyThis was a great deal compared to Sony Lenovo or Dell. You end up paying $1000 + for Sony or Dell models.Thanks- Ajay
This is a great unit for backups and read/write data. The throughput is one of the best I've seen for removable storage devices. The only wait time is at the disk spin boot up/down. Make sure you set your preferences for no spin down if you access the Jaz often.I've had mine over a year and it hasn't given me any problems. The disks perform flawlessly - they should at the premium price. I use it for file and application backups - both PC (98/NT) and Mac. I haven't had any problems with read/write transfer. If you do any video or animation - this is a must buy, unless you intend to lug around an external harddrive. Personally, I've had great product experiences with all 'external' Iomega products. Internal products are another story...My only pet peave is the mega thick cord if you go SCSI. 1) Because the standard cord that it ships with, it limits the places you can place your drive - especially if you have no case cover. 2) It is a true struggle to wrestle it gently without tearing out your scsi card + your other daisy chained peripherals.The price for this unit is very good - however, I've seen 1gig Jaz for around $100 refurbished. Be wary though, I've seen the 1 gigs in many repair shops (I'm unsure of what the symptoms are though). Also, watch out for the transformer - there was a recall about a year ago on the units catching fire; check Iomega's site for this info.
I received the RCA 2-Way Signal Splitter that was faster than I expected, and it works very good with the reasonable price.
Less money does not mean less quality. I've had three other types of these transmitters and this one works perfectly and is by far the best. By not using the headphone jack i have a very firm connection that is somewhat locked in and the connector works through both the cases I have for my iPod Classic 5thG 80 GB and my iPod Touch 2G. I love this transmitter.
Well ... I've been spoiled. I've used AKG 240s for years. So I always compare to those. Now, in all fairness I thought I'd try these because of the brand name Behringer which is a GREAT company and I use many of their products. But shame on them for labeling these "High-Performance Studio" !Nobody can argue about the price though. If you just need them in place of your laptop speakers, they're great, but after 5 mins I got a head ache. They didn't completely go around MY ears. Perhaps the fake slots on the outside should be punched out? (so they can breath). I will say that the highs were pretty good. It's just something in the bottom mids that sounds noisy to me. I returned to my AKG240's and my ears went "AHHHHH, a nice flat natural sound". What else can I say? BTW, I still have my very first pair of AKG from 1974. The cord finally disintegrated last year and there is duct tape holding the headset together. They've been all over the world on many stages with mega DB pumped through them ;-)
Got this for my wife's camera a couple of years ago. Works well, it's just a flash card, it holds the pictures and hasn't given any problems.
This mic is very durable and is wired good, haven't had any problems and is much better than the headset.
I bought this camera because of one unique function-- water proof (that's the reason I give it 2 *.) I didn't expect the image quality was that POOR. Put it this way. My 7 yrs old 3mp olympus C3030 took MUCH better pictures than this modern piece of S**t. 'Nuff said.
I have had three mp3 players and this is by far the best. My first was a 128mb RIO which had very bad buttons and the sound wasn't the best. The UI was bad, etc.My second was a free mp3 generic that required sd memory but before I could purchase memory it fell apart (out of the box). You get what you pay for.Well, for 69 - 20 (rebate) = $49, I feel I am getting much more than the RIO which was $100 a year ago (same as the Iriver was) and MUCH better than the POC free unit that would take a $30 memory card.Features, you've read them.Headphones - OKPortability - 8Sound 6 - MP3 pales in comparison to my CD discman. All MP3's sound poor compared to original CD's in my opinion.OVerall - 9. I expected the sound to not blow me away but the overall package is what I needed, 1 battery with long life and good sound for MP3's which will never sound good compared to real high fidelity music over loadspeakers.
This may be a good product for verizon phones but since I have a sprint, it did not work well on mine.
I'm not giving this unit more than two stars because it is designed to scan and print already. It does both, but badly. After satisfactorily using an HP 672C printer and an HP 3300 scanner for years, the printer developed a problem which wasn't cost effective to repair so I sadly packed up the pair and purchased the all-in-one PSC 1210 for just under 100.00. I'm sorry I did. It's a very fussy unit, someone said &quot;brittle,&quot; I agree. The &quot;get started&quot; page doesn't correspond to the actual installation of the software. I'm still looking for the &quot;green check mark&quot; which indicates the software has installed properly. I've got the correct amount of boxes in the &quot;HP director&quot; indicating so, but the unit doesn't work properly and isn't in sync with the software which doesn't seem to accommodate the unit, needing to be uninstalled and reinstalled several times..., actually recommended in the manual because HP KNOWS there's a problem. Having struggled through several installs, I still can't get the unit to work properly. There are problems during reboots..., and another warning in the instructions about this..., not a good sign..., several actual crashes, and I keep getting an &quot;illegal operation, invalid page fault&quot; for files &quot;Stimon, HPGTPUSD.&quot; A &quot;find files or folders&quot; search proves the files are there! I made sure to uninstall the old units completely so there'd be no conflicts, doesn't matter. The unit makes quite a racket while printing. It is very slow too, and scanning is too much trouble, again, software is complex, slow, &amp; tedious. Quality of photos is mediocre..., now I print photos at regular print settings because using the photo setting is just a waste of ink which, by the way, is going too fast. After several reinstalls and bad prints, I'm ready to pack this one in.
When my Sennheiser HD555 Headphones arrived last week my expectations were set. I knew that I was not going to hear sound like I've never heard before, but I needed new headphones; mySony Headphonesare over 10 years old and the over the ear leather coated foam was literally starting to rot on them. So when Amazon was offering the Sennheiser HD555's as a Gold Box special, I pounced on the sweet deal.Sometimes I use headphones with myOnkyo Home Theater Receiverwhen I want "loud sound" after the family has gone to bed. But I mostly use headphones to play along to my favorite music on my Ludwigs. I tried the Sennheiser HD555's with the receiver and with my drums this weekend and turns out that they're great for home theater, but for playing music at high volumes...not so much.A few months ago I tried the Sennheiser EH150's (also an Amazon Gold Box Deal). They worked for what I was looking for: loud volume for use while playing drums. But they're certainly not professional or anything like theUltimate Earsin-ear headphones that I use when I want real quality sound. It's just that the Ultimate Ears are actually too good for practicing drums at home with, because they sometimes are so noise reducing that I can't hear myself play unless I turn the volume down low...and who wants to play an Iron Maiden tune on the drums with the volume low?!? The EH150's were working fine, but HD555 looked like a major upgrade. Ultimately, they are an upgrade if I weigh their performance against the EH150's performance with my home theater, but the HD555 are not meant for continuous, really high volume; they actually distort the sound and vibrate with loud music. But with my home theater the sound that the HD555's produce is more rich than the EH150's. So if you want a set of head phones for loud music, you'd do better with the newest version of the EH150's: theSennheiser HD 202 MK II Professional Headphones.The HD555's might be the most comfortable headphones that I've ever worn. First of all, the Sennheiser EH555's have nice spongey, velvet-covered cups that fit around the ear versus over the ear. The actual headband is adjustable and holds in place to your adjustments for a nice tight fit. The cord is nice and long, and it's a lot thicker and better quality than the cord attached to my EH150's. And finally the Sennheiser EH555's have the larger standard size receiver jack but also come with an adapter so that you can connect it to the smaller iPod size connection.So if you're in the market for a higher quality headphone set to use for listening to home theater look no further. The Sennheiser EH555's should do the trick. You want loud? Go with the HD 202's.
The keychain works great. It was easy to load. My daughter has added many of her favorite photos to share. She loved it as a stocking stuffer.
The device is easy to use, but selection of a station to listen to with good reception is difficult. When driving in rural areas, can get some reception for a while. But need to change stations frequently to maintain reception. In city areas, very poor reception. Susceptible to much interference. I like the design, but there is too much static on the reception to make listening enjoyable.
I've had my printer for 5 years and it has worked great. This is my first time replacing the drum. Great printer. I'm a moderate user so toner beats ink without question. Ink would have dried out long ago, but toner keeps working until it's gone.
I live in NY and i purchased this because i was upgrading my stock radio... i could have my own radio tower attached to the roof of my car and still would not be able to get a clear station... buyer beware... i would just go ahead and install a new antenna wire if you dare... or have a professional do it for you...
Batteries provide a long service life, delivering fast recovery times and allowing extended time between charging. Have used this product for 3+ years with Digital camera, GPS and other devices. Completely satisfied!
This does exactly what it says it does. And is a good product and the only reason why I gave it 4 stars is because it was a little pricey.
For the price and appearance they are a good investment for your equipment and deliver a good clean sound. Much better than the cables that comes with most audio equipment and i plan to buy more of them.
I have 4 sets of the panasonics, I like them that much. These in particular I returned, due to the shorter wireswhich may have been fine for another user, who liked to wear them like that. The others I have were black and a blue and a red, had longer wires but otherwise looked exactly the same and the specs were the same.They are comfy to wear and don't make your ears sore, and the sound is decent for the money. An all around bargain to me.
After trying several other universal remotes, with limited success, I think I finally found the solution to my multi-remote quandry. I have a Comcast (Motorola) HiDef DVR, a Sony HDTV, Pioneer DVD player and a Sony A/V Receiver, and the remote has worked flawlessly with all of them with all the buttons behaving exactly as expected. The software installed and ran on my computer (PIII 850) without issue, recognized the remote immediately, and within 30 minutes of opening the box I was up and running. After trying the remote for a few minutes, I realized that I needed to make an adjustment to the power setting of the DVR so it would stay on all the time. It took only a few minutes to adjust the power configuration for the DVR re-sync the instructions to the remote.While the remote doesn't have all the proprietary buttons that the DVR remote has (e.g. "My DVR", "Live TV"), no remote would or can, it covers the functionality of the devices more than any other universal/all-in-one remote I have tried, plus the buttons next to the LCD screen can be custom programmed, which I haven't tried yet.I really like the software approach to programming the remote. If the Harmony is lost, broken, or eaten by the dog, all I have to do is replace it with a new one and re-sync the instructions stored in my account (online) with the new remote. I never have to worry about losing the programming set.
Case fits perfectly over my MP3 player. It came with accessories that I haven't figured out how to use yet as it came with no instructions, but I am very happy with the protections it provides my player.
I am amazed that installation guide are sparse and inaccurate. It explains one case only and leaves rest to users imaginations.The assembly instructions are so poor that installation time is lengthened needlessly. I did read the instructions in polish and russian and my conclusions were exactly the same , Bad ,bad instructions!!
I have a job that includes a lot of travel and I am an online game nut. I bought this because many of the hotels are stopping gamers from connecting to the tv. This screen works in a pinch, but really wish you could see a little better. Very difficult to get around in a role playing adventure. But, if you have no alternative, this beats nothing.
Pros:1. Plenty of space for plugs2. $100,000 lifetime connected equipment warenty3. Looks good.4. Cable seems strong5. RJ-45 (Network Cable) protection, RJ-11 (Phone Cable) Protection, and cable protection are great in adition to the 11 normal power outlets.6. Has screw holes on the back so it can be mounted on a wall.7. My 3rd APC product, and none of them have let me down yet.Cons:1. I have not figured out how to get the white thing at the bottom, a cable holder, to work.
works great in an A700 fuji. previously had trouble w/ an M card scatterizing pictures.dont know if its faster or not.
I found the TV was easy to setup. I think the picture quality is excellent. I have two issues with TV. The Standard 5W speaker are not just bad they are an total embarrasement. I can't believe someone would build a $2k TV with such bad audio. Be preparded to invest in a home theater system. The good picture is just nothing worth without the sound. I got me a Bose 321 and now I'm really happy!I am still struggeling finding out the remote programming code for the TV. None of the codes provided by Bose seem to be working. I called Funai customer service and they told me to try Sylvania, Funai and Emersons codes as well, but still no success.
I was pretty happy with my surround system that did not include a subwoofer. I had no idea what I was missing before I added the PA PSW111. Now I have all new sound to hear and feel. It's loud and deep, but not too loud or too deep. You can feel the woof without the pictures falling off the wall. It's also a decent size, not big enough to be considered furniture.
It works as stated, quality looks ok, Too bad you can not get this equipment from US instead of Asia.
First of all id like to thanks many of you for your reviews on the battery life, i though it was only me, being new to the ipod.Yeah its sad that it doesnt last long for video playback but you have to admit that the EQ options it offers optimize the sons from good to MAGNIFICENT, I have never heard songs as realistic as the ipod does.And I do belieave I read an article ovr at ipodmine for 50Hr ipod batteries...so theres something to get your hopes up...
I needed a video card to play Angry Birds Star Wars. This card works great!! It is an older card, but still works.
This was exactly what I was looking for. A little research with my motherboard and this memory works perfectly. Great for the price. Comes as a pair, totalling 2GB, and shipped from Tiger Direct. No problems.
I did a great deal of research on printers before purchasing this one. I saw many good reviews of this model, however I was very disappointed in the results. I found that most of my photos are poor quality. They have little rows / tracks across them. I thought it might be the cartridge so I changed it out. This didn't help. I tried printing all different sizes of photos and got the same results. This is not what I expect from Epson and I am returning the printer to upgrade to the Epson 1280. This printer is fine for regular print jobs, just not photography.
I bought this piece of junk at one of the warehouse stores. After a year the DVD headed south. I wouldn't reccomend this unit to anyone.
Comfort: 3.5 -- keeps ambient sound down, but no adjustment for larger head. I find it too tight.Interference: My 900 Mhz cordless phone cannot be used anywhere near the sender base of the headset.Quality of Sound: 5.Construction: 5. Looks good and is well made, as may be expected at this price.
I purchased and installed a dual pack of PNY PC3200, 1GB modules of RAM back in January. So far they have performed flawlessly and have helped improve the speed of my older desktop by a noticeable amount. I would also like to note that I purchased 1GB of PNY RAM back in August of 2010 and when another of my desktops started getting BSOD errors it was found that the memory chip had failed. I contacted PNY on a Friday, they sent me a RMA number, I spent $1.95 to mail the old stick back to them on Saturday, and by the following Thursday I received a new replacement 1GB of RAM. I would say that is a pretty good company to stand behind their product.
I bought a QPS back in April, I had configuration issues right away.I followed the tech support format and emailed them. Giving them benefit of possibly being busy or email issues I emailed four times over four weeks from seperate servers. They do not respond through support.Now the hardware failed, I repeated the email attempts with no response and have phone support three times in two weeks to give up in Cue after 45 minutes. No 1-800 number.Now I have a very high phone Bill coming and a useless QPS device that I will eat also.Please don't allow companies like this to thrive, which they all too commonly do in todays market.Buy elsewhere.
For the money, this system is hard to beat. Great features. Excellent sound quality.
The Sony STR-DE685 is a fine receiver for the money. Lots of bells and whistles. Be careful, because it has a great THD rating in stereo, but only so-so with all 5 channels driven. Other companies do the same thing. I really like the features and the remote is probably the best in the business, despite the fact that the keys are small. All in all I liked it so much that when it came time to buy a second one, I bought a STR-DE985, which is similar, but with better specs.
I bought this for a kicker amp and one kicker 12" in a mustang and it worked great. Has a great look to it as well. Overall great product with nice digital display
In the forever debate over whether to have a filter or not I choose filter. I know that a hood is going to protect the glass as well but this can also protect. I've been one of those people that have managed to seriously gash my lens on my Canon Powershot point and shoot and got a little scratch on my Sigma 17-70mm recently. No clue how these happened but I do know that when it comes to my Canon 70-200 I'm not taking many chances.For this filter specifically I will say that I haven't seen any degradation or problems during normal use. The one thing I have seen is lens flare. Shooting with this during concerts or towards the sun definitely can give extra flare. If I'm shooting towards lights, filter off, if I'm really worried about picture quality (possible future large prints), filter off (just to be sure I don't lose anything), all the other times, filter on.
I'm satisfied with Amazon services. After a long delay, I got the defective item delivered to my house. I contacted Amazon by email, and Amazon has exchanged for me another working one. I don't have time to try all other functions from the AVR, but so far the AVR is working great.Thanks for the good customer services from Amazon.
I bought the camera to convert old hi-8 tapes. As soon as I put them in and switched to playback mode, the camera froze up. I tried multiple tapes and none would play back
I originally had a CaseLogic case for the camera, but the belt loop broke after about a month. Reviews said this one has the best belt loop in the business, and it's hard to argue with that. It's not showing the slightest hint of wear so far, and it gets plenty of abuse. I'm less fond of the zipper which is difficult to operate. Not terrible, but I'd be happier if I could get at the camera a little more quickly. Overall, an excellent case.
I bought the QuickCamVC USB version, which worked fine under Windows 95/98. But then I upgraded to Windows 2000, and Logitech, who bought the product line from Connectix, has stated on their web site that they will not develop Windows 2000 drivers for the USB version of this camera, although they do support the parallel port version. It seems that I have to throw out my perfectly good cam and buy another. It will not be a Logitech!
Works much better than I expected. Sounds like a CD with my phone plugged in feeding it mp3's. Its worked every time without fail in the last 6+ months of use. Now if they could figure out how to make the cord retract, it would be perfect.
Beware of the incompetent customer service for Linksys. After easily setting up a wired/wireless network I called for help making it secure. 4 hours and 4 phone calls later my internet service didn't work, my network didn't work, my router didn't work, and Linksys said it was a faulty system (it had worked before I called for help). I had to call Earthlink to fix the internet connection and then bought a Motorola. They had it fixed and secure in 15 minutes. I told a friend this story and she said she had a friend with a similar Linksys customer service nightmare. Beware! Also, I never received a rebate from an earlier item I bought in '02, even after calling about it.
I'm as happy with this product as i was with my previous Logitec remote! 5 stars!!
I bought this a few months ago and loved it. Works great. I don't know if it was something I did or something the electrical system in my truck did, but one day the transmitter just wouldn't power on. I'm moving to a different brand.
My JanSport Driver 8 is a USED one I got on Amazon. I suppose you could say it's been around the block... I fumigated it.Mine seems to be well made. Fairly good materials. The handle is intact and extends/retracts as it should. It is long enough when extended. It seems to be well anchored to the pack! The pack is light weight. It has good wheels that spin freely but they show signs of wear. They appear to be replaceable. The pack is just about the right size too.The shoulder straps store in a pouch until needed. Mine will see action on a trip across Southern Europe in 2012. We travel as cheaply as possible!I give it 5 stars because though it is used it is still in good shape!
My standard prefatory disclaimer: YES, my head is larger than most, but fully within the range of adult head sizes, and NO it is not swollen with inappropriate pride. Having said that, I don't recall reading in the description that this nutcracker -- I mean skullcrusher -- was intended for use by tiny tiny people with correspondingly tiny tiny heads. Really, is this product intended for use by children? It is SMALL and feels like it may be stressed to its limit when it embraces my cranium in its ALIEN facehugger-like grip. I have a couple of real professional headphones that are much more comfortable to wear.Second - all the included literature discusses use of the dual 3.5 mm plug adapter, which was not in the satin bag with the battery and the 1/4" adapter. I looked twice; no, it was not in there.If your head fits easily into one-size-fits-most baseball caps, you probably will fit comfortably beneath these headphones. If you are buying the headphones to get the dual 3.5 mm plug adapter, re-examine your cognitive modalities.
Someone had something bad to say about every case I looked at for the zen. This leather one looked nice, and was a decent price so I gave it a try and I am satisfied. I am not throwing it around or jogging with it. I just needed something to give it a little protection as I carried in my bag. This case is attractive and fits that bill. It has a screen guard to keep it from getting scratched, the kickstand works and the belt clip is handy. For the price, I don't know what you would complain about.It did push down some of the buttons at first, but after using it for a week, that wasn't a problem any longer.I do have two things that keep me from giving it 5 stars. 1. The opening for the usb adapter that comes with the Zen will not fit well through the opening in the case, you have to take it out to use that...but I have a different AC charger plug from Eforcity that fits without taking it out of the case. 2. The right and left arrow buttons are somewhat tricky to press...I don't use them a lot, but I have to be very precise or it will trigger one of the other buttons.I am satisfied and am actually thinking of buying another one as a backup/spare case for the future.
I cannot wear ear buds, I can't wear the kind with ear hooks. I've been looking for this lightweight mini style in stores, but with no luck. My old pair from the 80's were getting pretty worn out, so I am glad to get the newer version. They adjust well and have good sound with my mp3 player. I have a very active job: crawling, climbing ladders, faux finishing ceilings and walls and painting murals, so I need a pair of headphones that will stay on all day. They are very light and comfortable.
Ordered this among several other similar straps, to pick the best one. This was my least favorite.The biggest problem was the connector between the neoprene fabric and the rest of the strap. I gave it a bit of a stress test by giving it a sharp yank and it came apart - the stud that went through the neoprene ripped out of the fabric. This probably wouldn't happen if you were being careful, but I could see the strap ripping if you get the camera caught on something accidentally... or if someone tries to rip it away from you. I've never seen that happen with any other straps, including the cheap nylon ones that come with most cameras.Moreover - this may be personal preference, but I found that the strap was too long. If I let the camera hang, it would dangle a few inches below my fingers - making it difficult to reach without using my other hand, and making it more likely that it would banged or caught on something.
plug it in and it works.nice small size.no cords - no muss - no fuss!
I cannot believe it! Thanks a lot my imagination! I choose this productafter several browsings.I have made the right choice.Sincerely,
I have had this product a little over a year under the premise (as stated by magellan) that the maps could be updated. They even sent a data cable for connecting to a pc. Unfortunately, they have discontinued the product and there is no procedure to update the maps. I never would have bought this had I known the unit could not be updated. I don't believe I will ever buy another Magellan product.
I bought this cord for a external hard disk which had a lot of my data. The cord that came with the hard drive was not working. This works perfectly, and saved me a ton of money on buying a new hard disk.
What can you say about Tiffen lenses. Always good quality and the shipping was quick.
We had purchaced this on a whim one evening preparing to make cole slaw. Our grater was old and rusted, and a decent new one was about $8-10. After analyzing for a moment, we saw this little item on sale for $20, and decided to pick it up instead. 10 years later, its still doing its job. Easy to use, simple clean up, and finger saving. No longer do I have to worry about nipping myself with the grater. And it works great for slices of vegetables for salad as well. Just a cool Item, specalized for this job, but amazingly handy when called upon.
Got this in just a few days. Packaging was very sturdy. The turntable is everything that I need. Rather than buying a bunch of CDs to duplicate my record collection this will allow me to save some bucks and have fun at the same time. If you're considering a turntable this seems to have the most features for a price that the other turntables can't match.
Paid like $150 bucks for this thing when it first came out. Drops internet every day with this device. Updated firmware and went through hours of troubleshooting with D-Links horrible customer service. They still would not give me an RMA. They kept wanting me to call them back in a week to check in. I jumped through D-Links hoops many times and they still wouldn't give me an RMA... not doing it again! I explained that I do IT for a living and that in the amount of time I spent on the phone with them I could have paid for 2 of these devices and I was still unable to return mine.
I now have the Brother Labeler and have no problem with it.I also feel that the tape last forever. I guess it all depends on how muchyou use it.I label many things and Im on my second tape roll and I purchased the machine about six months ago. .Great device.
I bought this at a local major electronics dealer nearly two years ago for $400, and it is worth every penny. It not only is the sound still rich, clear, and undistorted when you have it playing full blast, the music sounds good when you have the volume set at 1. The way the red circle around the volume knob lights up to the music is nice, and there are 4 settings for that too. There are several different surround sound options, extensive, customizable, and savable EQ settings, and a "Groove" button that works like the "Loud" button on a car CD deck. If you want a quality sound system for not a lot of money, this is it.
I'm a novice but I'm able to really appreciate a good picture. This camera takes great pictures, is easy to use and is suitable for the novice all the way up to the professional photographer. I highly recommend!
my goodness, the 4th generation 20 gb ipod photo was the same price as this ipod, and yet this one adds .5 more to the screen and video playback AND thinner disign AND 10 more gigs AND more battery life (only on 60 gb versian) but sadly it has a smaller scroll wheel and is yet again scratch prone. and also has only 2 hr of video playback....
This camcorder is terrible in just about every way:Cons:- Unacceptably blurry video; the specs say it records at 640x480, but it looks more like 320x240 (if that!) blown up to VGA.- Noticeable aura around any dark shape on a lighter background.- Awful light sensitivity; forget about recording indoors--no matter how brightly the room is lit, faces will come out too dark. The built-in LED's don't help much (and not at all at distances over 4 feet from the subject).- Noisy zoom that gets picked up loud and clear by the microphone.- Zooming goes in irregular steps--completely useless while recording.- Video lags noticeably behind camera movement; when image stabilization is turned on, the lag becomes so atrocious that you can't tell when to stop panning--UTTERLY USELESS!- When using AV-in and AV-out cables, the firmware has frozen on me a couple of times; the only way to reset the camera was to remove the battery.- Video encoding (through the AV-in cable) produces an unacceptably noisy and undersaturated result.- The LCD display has a very narrow viewing angle; anything more than about 10% and you can't make out a thing.- Still photos taken at the native 5MP resolution come out strangely grainy and uneven--something like a "sharpen" effect gone wrong. I can get better looking pictures with my 2MP Canon Powershot A40 camera.- The manual recommends keeping the camera motionless for 2-3 seconds AFTER snapping a picture (that's on top of the 3-4 seconds it takes the thing to focus BEFORE it snaps); but you can't keep THE SUBJECT from moving, folks! Welcome to the psychedelic land of image trails...- Flash photos come out with wildly different color balance depending on the color of the background.- The manual is a sorry affair--only 17 pages long and doesn't go much beyond identifying external controls and menu options.- I could go on and on, but I'll stop now, as you probably get the picture...Pros:- The camera body seems sturdily built; the controls also have a sturdy feel to them, as do the battery and the USB port covers. Hmm... it's the only nice thing I can think to say about it.Maybe a child (think pre-teen) could find this "camcorder" exciting as a toy, but I don't see how it can be enough even for an undemanding person looking to capture occasional life's moments on video.
My first portable scanner after years of the old reliable Radio Shack desktop models. The Uniden BC72XLT Handheld is working splendidly with excellent reception in my area and clear sound. Choose from A/C adapter, non-rechargeable and rechargeable battery power. Note the switch inside the battery compartment for the two AA battery types. Have a clear head when you sit down to enter the frequencies, so that you get the sequence of button entry correct. The instruction book's instructions for entering frequencies had me baffled, so once I got it right, I wrote down the steps that made sense to me. Possible a personal problem on my part. You may catch on quicker. Bottom line: Very pleased in all respects.
I got it for my HP tx1000 with a 6 cel battery and the fit is perfectly snug even with the protrusion of the battery.
I personally have both of these, the Archos first and then the iPod. I can honestly say that the iPod is a little better. Lets assume you have the money to buy the Archos. Well, if you're getting the 20 GB one then you'd want a USB2 card. That brings us up to 3oo bucks. Thats how much an ipod 5 GB is. WHO NEEDS 20 GB? I had 40 music videos and all of my mp3s and all i took up was 5 GB. Spend an extra 6o bucks and buy an ipod, firewire card, and xplay. The iPods have an avrg. customer review of 5 stars. This only has 4. Also, the ipods weigh HALF AS MUCH. Beleive me, 12 oz (archos) is HEAVY. Plus, its screen is VERY innefficient. Go w/ an ipod.
This case is nicely, but tightly, designed with the PS at the bottom. Installing the hard drives is especially easy with the drive bays sliding out the front (8 thumb screws per cage, tho!!). You can attach signal and power cables with the cage outside and then slide it back in. This feature is espcially nice since space for cables is tight and some planning needs to be done ahead of time to optimize air flow. Also, my hands are large and working in tight spaces is a real challenge for me.My case arrived with a broken top panel, but a call to Antec quickly resulted in a new panel being shipped to me right away, no cost. I suspect that the original box may have had some rough treatment along the way since there were many fit and finish issues with parts just not quite aligning during the installation of all components. One mystery was that 4 of the required mother board standoff screws were already installed and two of them were stripped necessitating some work on my part to get them snug again. I wonder if this case was a return job that was sold as new?The fans are really quiet and you can barely hear them even after I installed an optional 120mm fan in the side panel. Gamers and modders will like the blue LEDs.I really like Antec cases as I have this one and a 180. My problems with this 900 were unusual, but I would consider another one.Wish list for Antec on the 900: increase the clearance between the mother board and PS and between the mother board and the drive bays by 1/2 inch. Also, check fit and finish QA.
I have owned Rave Mp Arc 2.5 for at least 2 months. It was a really great buy fo the first month, but then every thing went downhill. First it took FOREVER to turn on. Later the head phone jack wouldn't let you hear music unless pressure was applied. then after three weeks of Hell it finally gave me a little message with aUnhappy face followed by a little bug pic. I've tried everything resetting, charging and then resetting again. My Advice If you want an MP3 player go all out don't settle for a cheap one like this.Peace an GOOd luck.
The product did not charge the ipod nor did remote function keys operate ipod as specified.
I just bought 2 of these subs and hooked them up yesterday. They are not broke in yet, but they already pound incredibly hard with unbelievable sound quality. I only have my amp 1/4th of the way up, with the bass boost off, and the subs and bass set at 0 on the cd player, and with the volume at 25 out of 40, it shakes my entire car, so just imagine what it will sound like after they get broke in and i turn the amp up. These are a definite must if you are looking for that perfect mix of sound quality and SPL. When I get them broke in, i will update this review and let you know what I think.
These are a steal for this price when you compare it to what else is in this price range. Very good bass, mids, and high end. I am able to hear things on records I have been listening to for years that I have never heard before. The noise cancellation on these is magnificent...buy these you won't be sorry!
What more can I say other than it's a memory card that works for my new Panasonic Lumix XR1 with no issues.
I haven"t purchased this item, it is not my to review, and it is in my e mail as an item I purchased. Need to verify. I also have other two products in my e mail showing like I purchased them and I have not.
My pair is black but I dont think the color effects the sound...LOL. The problems noted about shrilliness at high volumes on the 3rd generation of the Emerald 97s have been eliminated in the MK IV. the speaker is rated now 30-20000 125 watts 89 db. the 3rd generation was rated at 40-20000. In my opinion this speaker is a best buy in the "under $1000" category. Like all towers that use a 6"-8" woofer you definitely need a sub-woofer. For home theatre you need one anyway. I also own a pair of AR-S50s (better for HT.. shielded) 97s are not.. but seriously you're not going to have tower speakers right next to you TV anyway. The AR-S50s are more efficient (91 db) high power handling (200 watts) between the 2 the 97s get the nod.. they are more musical, better looking, and less obtrusive. the s-50s are 48" tall and the 97s are only 36" tall. and the veneer finish is also better on the emeralds.
I purchased these back in the summer specifically for use at SEC football games. I like to listen to the play-by-play on the radio & there is some cell phone commentary going on during the games as well; so the dual purpose features of this unit appealled to me. Other than to test for proper operation when I received them; the "field testing & use" didn't occur until the last 2 weekends. I am extremely pleased with the reception & clarity of both the phone & the radio. Absolutely fabulous!! The small size of the sending unit makes it very handy.(I'm using a Creative Zen mp3/fm radio unit that's very small & these work together very well.) The light weight of the headset is great, you hardly realize you have it on, BUT therein is the problem. After only 5 quarters of football(approx. 5 1/2 hrs of use.), the piece in the rear holding the earpieces together BROKE. Now, I put the headphone unit on at the start of the game & don't touch it until half-time so I don't constantly manipulate the headset & I'm very careful not to overextend the crosspiece when removing it.(I'm acutely aware of over- manipulation as I broke a Logitech wireless headset by doing just that.) I realize you have to go on the "one size fits all principle" but my suggestion would be a little more room for your head between the earpieces and some stronger material used in the construction of the crosspiece joining the headset earframes.(Perhaps a small lightweight metal reinforcement in the plastic?) BTW, I remedied the situation by cutting the broken pieces off & hanging the earpieces on my ears. Worked Great, but obviously wasn't as secure a fit. Bottom line: I LOVE the electronics, the size and the ease of use; not too crazy about the fragile nature of the unit. Would definitely buy again if there was some sort of reinforcement in the cross piece.
This is my first Apple experience and what a disaster.The IPOD itself is very nice, but to use it you need a windows installation and from what I have learned so far, if you have a laptop, you're up a creek. Apple has not support/warranty to speak of so you are on your own. Blue screen of death, spontaneous reboot, probably another $50 for a firewire card that might fix things, and no idea , no FAQ, no nothing at apple to help. This is like dealing with Microsoft.
I bought these after reading reviews .I don't think they sound as good as some said they did.However I am satisfied with them for what I use them for ,background music on patio.For the money I didn't expect Bose quality.
No problems at all. I attached it to a LINUX machine and with default configurations that can be obtained off the web, it installed and worked well. Note: This converter is not advertised to work with LINUX. I am very happy with it.
I just received this item. While I agree that it is pricey and the functionj should be built-in like the D70, it does work as stated. If a flash is needed, there is a bracket that can be purchased to hold the receiver...or a small piece of Velcro would work too. The infrared trigger works well for me...and annoys the cats. It is a little bulky, but not huge.
The keychain works fine, with clear directions for set up. Some of the pictures I tried to import cropped funny on the keychain, cutting off heads. The screen is so tiny, and the price so high, that I would not recommend this item. Maybe if the price drops to $20 it would be worth the money.
These units are great. I currently have two - one is setup for the kid's movies (G, PG, and PG-13) and the others for the (R).I only see a slight difference in the various output connections - the HDMI output is only slightly clearer than the Progressive Component Video output. I have home movies burned to DVD-R and DVD+R and this plays them without any problems at all (even with the custom menus.) It also has a built-in screen saver for those who do not want image burn in on their TVs. Another nice feature is that it keeps track of where you left off on different DVDs. You can come back later and pick up even if someone else watched another movie in the meantime.The ability to have three units set up on different command channels - allows for a lot of expansion - up to 1200 discs. However, as mentioned in the previous reviews, the interface software is not the greatest. Add to the fact that most movies do not have the Title on them - you will need to input them manually (as mentioned before, you can add a title for DVDs you create by using DVD TitleWriter.)To get around the interface problem, I purchased a Universal Remote Control MX-3000 remote (fully programmable touch screen remote) and the DMX3000 software from Triple B Software. This RF/IR remote is expensive, but it allowed me to get rid of ALL my other remotes as well as control all my X10 devices.I use DVD Profiler to store my DVD collection information and assign a changer and slot number in it. I then export the DVD Profiler information, import it into DMX-3000, and upload it to the MX3000 remote. I now have all my DVDs available by just touching the DVD box art.The family acceptance factor is VERY HIGH (I have also programmed the MX-3000 remote to turn on the TV, receiver, auto select the A/V inputs, etc.) My wife and kids can select a movie just by looking at the box art and touching the image.If the interface was better and allowed linking of multiple players I would have given it five stars.
My deer stand in Texas faces west. This product makes the evening hunt possible. Without a sunshade like this, I would be unable to take shots when I need to.
The cord arrived right on the date promised and exactly as described. Works perfectly. You could not ask for a better deal.
Pros:-accurate fingerprint recognition-fast log in-easy to set up and use-small-portable-good sized cord-works with vistaCons:-only works with IEOverall: This fingerprint reader makes logging on to my computer much faster and easier. It also eliminates the need to remember passwords for websites as long as you us IE. If you don't use IE, you should get theEikon Digital Privacy Manager (USB fingerprint reader) - works with Firefox, Windows Vista, and now Mac.Update: I now notice that the price is $200. The price shouldn't be that high. Just buy it from Microsoft if it is over $40.
When used straight on it does the same thing as the in-built flash, I suppose I should have bought a diffuser to it. But when I bounce it it's just awesome and creates professional looking results.
First, I am extremely disappointed to have purchased this item for $155, only for it to reduce in price by almost $50.00 almost 2 weeks later on Amazon! (I hadn't even received/ gotten it out of the box yet when I saw this)-- not sure as to why-- is there something wrong with the technology? Having said this, I was also disappointed with the installation process. According to my electrician, the unit has a low voltage receptacle that doesn't hold the main unit correctly, which after installing the cover plate, is not flush to the wall (it bumps out on the right). Similar to another comment I read, a decorative work box should have been included. In addition, the wiring instructions were in reverse, which makes my installation appear the opposite of the picture provided on the box it was packaged in and in advertisement for this unit. I do not know how well this equipment will perform over the long term, but it is installed on my wall right now, and at least has all the lights are on. I wish I didn't have to, but this is one of the worse reviews I have ever had to write.
It is my first experience with a projector and a screen and the screen is everything they advertized It for. I took it out of the country and had to deal for close than an hour with the airline to get it on the plane because of its size! It works perfectly, the image quality is great and can be viewed from many angles, runs up and down very quietly and is very easy to set up. The only thing I would have asked for is the option of a plug for a trigger to manage it directly from the projector. I would recommend this product and my family and friends would too!!! This review does not consider reliability since I have the screen up and running for a week.
Ordered 3 for a customer and all were rock solid.Ordered 5 more.Used with the pentium D [dual core] and everything works fine.Like it so much I ordered one for myself and built a home pc from it.
I bought my laptop from Best Buy and bought a Dynex wireless mouse with it. Well, after using it for a month, that mouse broke down and I had to return it to the store. Best Buy was great about it, but I couldn't just return it (it was an online order, so I didn't get an actual reciept) so I exchanged it. It cost an extra $10 (for $30, but no shipping costs) at the store, but I did want a new one anyways.The thing I like about this compared to the previous version is the USB adapter. The older one had an "L" shaped adapter that rotated at the joint. One thing that didn't change that I'm not fond of is the on/off trigger (it's not really a switch) that turns on while the adapter is released and off when replaced. My old mouse had a regular on/off switch as well as the trigger, but with my old one, I could get 2 weeks max on a set of 2 AAA batteries, while this one has GREAT life off of one AA battery.Another thing is the size compared to my old one. I kind of got used to the size of that one (it was a little smaller), while this one is a different feel, especially for the right side rubs a bit on your ring finger (since it was made to be ambidexterous), but you get used to it after a while.
I received the Celestron 93625 Universal 1.25-inch Camera T-Adapter on time as promised. The adapter met or exceeded the advertised specifications and was well constructed. It performed great on my Dynamax 8 as expected. I would recommend it for use when the camera is mounted into the telescope eyepiece holder. Your eyepiece holder must be sturdy enough to hold a SLR or DSLR camera body. I did not have any problems with focusing on my Dynamax 8. Balancing my camera/telescope combination took a little work since I was using a 90 degree erecting eyepiece holder on my telescope. A straight through eyepiece holder may be better. If your telescope permits removal of the eyepiece holder then you may wish to get the Celestron T-Mount or the Opteka T-Mount Adapter to fit your particular SLR or DSLR camera. I later used the T-Mount Adapter to attach my camera directly to my telescope and eliminating the telescope's removable eyepiece holder. I did NOT have any focusing problems with the camera T-Adapter or the camera T-Mount adapter with my Dynamax 8 telescope. The adapters are designed to be used with the camera lens removed. The Celestron camera adapter permits the insertion of a 1.25 diameter plain barrel eyepiece into the adapter to increase the magnifying power but this reduces the light greatly due to the added lenses of the eyepiece and from the eyepiece projected image onto the film or camera sensor chip. The reduced light will require longer exposures and therefore require manual tracking or a telescope tracking device (clock drive). When using an inserted eyepiece into the camera T-Adapter, care must be taken to make sure that longer barrel eyepieces do not obstruct the camera's mirror flip-up action.
The service and delivery were excellent. The product was a little more bulky than it appeared to be in the pictures. I am using it but not real happy the design. Qualit etc. are fine.PW
How did the 'Electronics viewer from Washington rate this card if it's not available? (Especially when he recommends another card as 'better'.) I've checked a number of other sites and the PC vs. is definitly not available. I'm sure everyone accessing this site would like to know the answer to that. I even e-mailed Voodoo concerning a projected release date with no response. If you choose not to release this commentary then you should delete the 'rating' from 'Washington' as irrelevant. Actually the whole rating system is irrelevant, in my opinion, because it reflects opinions of 'past' purchases without correlation to 'upgrade' purchases. Is this fair, do you think?
The D-Link DIR-655 provides excellent value for the money. When my old router stopped working, I turned to Amazon. Amazon often has the best prices and shipping is prompt. The router arrived in 3 business days via UPS ground. Setup was quick and easy. I have both wireless and wired devices including a wired print server. I needed the print server on a reserved address and this was simple to do using the router administrative screens. For the novice or techie, this router is a great choice.
I just got this for mother's day and I LOVE it!! It's very light, which is great because I am going to do a lot of traveling soon. It was very easy to register my XP with the help of &quot;Victor&quot;, the virtual 3D HP assistant. It comes with so many accessories. Everything has simple, step-by-step instructions to help you through them. The pentium processor is very fast. It doesn't overheat as easily as my husband's laptop. I was surprised to see that I can use my digital camera with it. Not to mention my digital recorder! I really enjoy this computer.
We always used Verbatim at the TV station before I retired several years back.Worked great then and the ones that I received and used (tried 3 so far)seem to be just as good.NOTE:I heard Verbatim has changed manufacturer in order to compete with the lower quality/priced DVDs being produced. I read the DVDs I received are not from the new cheaper manufacturer, if I am incorrect about any of this information please let me know.Thank you.7/10/2011
best camera for price. easy to use and compact. i gave two of these for christmas. takes excellent pictures
Amazon asked me to review my recent purchase. How can one review ink tanks? They're needed for the printer. Bought the manufacturer's ink. Nothing to review.
This is my first GPS and I find it to be very useful, but I also find it to be very anoying. I used this device to find directions to a property about 300 miles away and it got me there perfectly. However, when I returned to home from the same place 300 miles away, it took me a completely different route which ended up going through every backroad it could find. It took me an extra hour and a half and a bottle of dramamine (from car sickness going through winding mountain roads) to get home. OK, so after this I tried a few reality checks and found the stupid machine kept trying to force me on its prefered routes even when I new of much shorter direct routes. And yes I do know about the settings for shortest distance or shortest travel time and I did test using both settings. My finding revealed that it does not alway or even typically give the best route. However, it does always get you to the destination. So it is good, but not great.As for the windshield mounting device, I love it. I read many complaints about it and can not find any reason people would not like it. I figure it may be because the manufacturer wants you to spend more money on the friction mounting system, but don't do it. The windshiled mounting device works great, atleast on my Toyota Tundra Truck.I hope this helps.
I received the product in a timely manner and it exceeded my expectations. I was expecting a clone version of the product and, instead, received, new, in the sealed package, oem HP cartridges. I was, to say the least, thrilled.
Rather than in a plastic blister pack, I received the adapter in a padded envelope with a single styrofoam packing peanut. All of the video-carrying pins on the DVI-I side were either crushed, bent, or snapped off. This could only happen if someone attempts to plug this into a DVI-D socket with a hammer. Who did this I cannot say, but the integrity of the seller is highly questionable.
The harness was fine except there was a missing pin/wire for one of the signals coming from the dash connector in my 2005 Lincoln LS. There were a few pins/wires in the harness that were not needed, however with this connector design it is not possible to remove a pin to move it to another pin position without a specialized tool. The only solution was to cut and splice the wire in my dash directly to the new radio. This harness should be packaged with at least one spare pin/wire not already placed in the connector shell so that customers will be able to insert it into one of the empty pin positions if needed.
I got this as a gift and had very little confidence that it'd be a good product. It sat in my closet for months then I finally put it to use at Tom Lake in northern Minnesota. My brother and I (avid fishermen - especially my brother) tested it this past weekend and were amazed to say the least. First, we compared its depth readings to his Lowrance, and they were the same, so we started to believe that it could at least guage depth. We trolled all evening and pulled the green device on a spare poll behind the boat. After a little while, it found the structure and drop-offs at the bottom of the lake and even painted fish where we got nibbles and pulled some in the boat. In turn, we gained more confidence in the device. We ended up "mapping" out severeal parts of the lake within a few days, and the consitency with the smartcast was very surprising. We went over the same spots with the same results. We dragged it behind the boat all weekend as we trolled, and it proved very accurate and effective as a depth finder. Not to mention a fish finder. There were several times it showed fish on the display and we got hits and/or caught walleye. None of us thought it'd be good at it, but it was.It's not the most advanced device, but it does do a good job. One piece of advice: read ALL the directions! It will make it a more effective device as there are different settings to utilize. For the price, it's well worth it. It did everything that was expected and more. Used it for three days straight with success.
Works just like advertised. Have been looking for just the right product for my monitor and the limited space I have on my desk.
My husband I made a quick pic purchase based upon some customer reviews and industry ratings. Everyone was on point. This camera can be a simple, yet effective point and shoot for a true novice but it also has a variety of settings that are fun to play with. We had a lot of fun while in the Dominican Republic using the sports setting to try and catch motorcycle taxis zooming by. We also got great vibrant photos of many beautiful flowers and the wide angle lens allowed us some gorgeous shots of the oceanside and beach. The water looks almost as blue in our photos as it was in real life. The only downside that we've experienced so far, is that when we go to upload new photos to our computer it automatically pulls all of them, which can take a long time if you have many photos stored. However, there may be a simple fix for this that we have not uncovered because neither one of us have bothered much with the manual :)
we purchased this printer for use in a busy business settingit's quick and can handle lots of printing
We're not audiophiles but a new 47" hdtv deserves good sound, right? So, we just grabbed the cheapest one which happened to be this unit. It was so easy to hook up that I thought I must have done something wrong or missed something but it works great. The sound is fine for these old ears and I'm still trying to figure out the different formats. It has a plug in for the ipod but I have to buy a dock separate. There is also no digital audio in or a lot of other plug options in the back. I guess I can use rca Y cables at teh audio input if we get a blueray player in the future, huh? The unit also takes up a lot of shelf space being wide and deep, though thin. The remote is bland and difficult to use in low light. It has an am/fm tuner so it can double as a mini stereo system without a lot of hardware.
Bought this 2.5" PATA drive to replace the 40GB HDD in my daughters Dell D610 laptop. Put an image of her drive on this one and is was up and running. No problems to report after 1 months service.
I have been an SLR photographer for about 20 years and a digital photographer for about 3 years. This camera gets you the best of both worlds. The lens is fantastic, the ease of use is a joy, and the full range of features boggles my mind. I was able to get a good deal right now at compusa and the price difference paid for the extra batteries, 128 Mb card and a card reader. These are the three accessories that you must get, in my opinion, as well as a UV filter and a bag. Do yourself a favor and quit shopping around. Buy this camera now.
When I first saw this online, my concern was it might be complicated to use and install. I read all the reviews here and elsewhere, and it has consistently gotten good grades from just about everyone.Setup was almost a 1-2-3 kind of thing....as easy as the other reviewers said. I didn't require technical support although others have raved about how good the Sony guys were helping with setup, so it's nice to know if you ever do, it's there.My use for the Base station is having local television on my laptop while traveling ANYWHERE that there is an internet connection, which is pretty awesome. With a lot of traveling ahead, having this little unit will make being on the road much more enjoyable.I highly recommend the Sony LF-B20. I think you'll like it.
This pen does exactly what I purchased it for. I purchased this pen for the tethering capability (which comes in handy since I have a tendency to flick writing utensils) and the side button (which comesin handy while playing games). Sometimes my tablet PC will interpret input from the pen even when it isn't touching the screen. I am not sure if it is being caused the pen or the screen. I am guessing that it is caused by the pen, since I don't remember it happening with the previous pen. The tablet PC is over four years old, though.
This flash really has made a huge difference with my indoor photography! I really look like a pro when I shoot with my D60 indoors. I don't have any low light lenses yet, so this allows me to shoot great shots with my kit 18-55 vr lens! Highly Recommended! I did buy a diffuser, but haven't received it yet. I have read that they are incredibly important, unless you want to go cheap with just a card... I don't like looking cheap...
Brother TN530 Black Laser Toner Cartridge OEM was exactly as described and a worthwhile purchase. The package was shipped and arrived promptly.
BOUGHT THIS FOR MY HUSBAND FOR CHRISTMAS. RECEIVED EARLIER THAN EXPECTED AND WAS ABLE TO PUT IT UNDER THE TREE. SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE IPODS. EASY TO DOWNLOAD EASY TO SYNC AND EVEN MY 6 YEAR OLD CAN NAVIGATE IT. MY HUSBAND BRINGS IT EVERYWHERE W HIM. DONT KNOW HOW WE LIVED WITHOUT IT. I RECOMMEND THE BOSE NOISE CANCELER HEAD PHONES W IT(THEY'RE PADDED AND SUPER COMFY COMPARED TO OTHER HEADPHONES), AND THEN U CAN TUNE EVERYTHING OUT!!
Good balls. With a 16 handicap who needs Pro V-1's. When these babies go in the water your day isn't a total loss.
Cons: My husband and I purchased the 5700 in September 2002, making our decision only after reading all the &quot;glowing&quot; reviews on this &quot;overly priced&quot; camera. Now, don't get me wrong, the picture quality is great, however, one would think the internal flash would last a bit longer than six-months! I tried everything to restore it to the manufacturer setting - nothing worked! We ended up having to purchase a disposal camera to take indoor shots of our sons wedding in Alaska, which will probaby be a once in a lifetime trip for us! As for the batteries, better buy extra and get the charger for your cigarette lighter while your at it. You never know where you might be when your battery goes dead and you miss that all to awesome shot!Pros: Good photo qualityBottom line: Buy anything else but the 5700!
Brought this one to replace the bad capacitor of my dead LCD monitor, now my bad LCD monitor is working and no problem for me.
I purchased this lens based on Amazon's suggestion that it went with this camera. When it arrived it did not fit.I have no idea how goods this lens is, so I feel am not qualified to give a lens a low rating because it did not fit. Other reviews can give you their rating on this product.
I agree with the others who have had problems with the wire bending and breaking just past the plug that goes into the laptop. I've managed to get to the one and half year point, but bare wires are now showing through. These are too expensive to have them break this quickly!
Night Owl Explorer BinocularsI mainly selected this NOXB3 Night Owl product on the recommendation of a user on another site. It was a long review, and it was obvious he was very knowledgeable on electronics and specifically, night vision equipment. He especially praised the double optic feature, an expensive design which is rare in such a reasonably priced device.The binoculars got a good field test I thought, with a 10 night border watch at the Tex/Mex border in October, 2008. This is a hostile, violent environment south of Corpus Christi, Texas, with very fine dust that can invade even the most well-sealed electronics. During the test, there was also a light, with sometimes steady, rain. Neither problem bothered our unit. The terrain itself is hostile, with cactus, needle spike bushes and ball burrs that easily penetrate a military utility ACU uniform, thus the unit was used on occasion to simply observe a reasonably safe pass when walking in areas not on the beaten path or maintenance roads.The eye piece end has eye-adjustment, but we found that they were comfortable to view while wearing glasses, and adjusted the vision part accordingly. On the focus end, the reader must understand that night vision devices require considerable fine-tuning to put your image in focus, but our unit did well with this, out to 75 or 100 yards, and although fuzzy, were usable even beyond that.DOWNSIDE: The one, but irritating, downside was the focusing stability. Although the eye adjustment had firm and notched stops, the focus did not, and dropping the unit from your eyes onto your chest could slightly move your hard-fought-for fine focusing. To combat this, the user could gently rest them on the chest or simply continue to hold them in the rest position. Another option is a tripod, and the maker installed the nice feature of a female receiving post under the unit to receive the tripod screw.Another small, but irritating feature were inside flaps released by Velcro. these were loud and non-tactical, and an issue where stealth is important. This is by-passed by simple folding down the flaps and ignored. The opening Velcro piece was fairly small, and if careful, removed with only a slight, small, noise._____________________________Continuing....During the test, the unit was also used by another operator who had considerable experience with night vision equipment and owned a Generation 1 unit made by another company. He, frankly, was amazed at the performance of this Night Owl. Far more clarity and depth of field than he was used to. During the times I was using a more powerful unit furnished by the organization, he used my Night Owl, rather than his own.Overall, I rated this Night Owl NOXB3 s 4.5, considering the Generation 1 technology and it's reasonable price, I thought it was a good value for the money spent.(Reviewer note: In Product Dimensions, it advises the weight of this unit is 8.8 pounds which is incorrect. The true weight is 2.0 pounds.)Rossi
Everything I expected. Bought a much more expensive cable from BB and returned it once this one arrived. Quality was the same, very good.
The speaker connector plate was o.k. but it didn't work well with the dual bannana plugs I bought for the purpose. Apparently the jacks are too close together. I had to saw apart the dual bannana plugs for them to work without breaking the wall plate.
This is a very nice and effective 1U cable management system for smaller wires like network, telephone, printer,fax, USB and DC power wires and cables. It makes for an easy way to organize wires behind patch panels and otherdevices in the front, then route them to the side and rear of the rackmount using other devices. You'll love it!
If you find a better powered speaker this size let me know...Don't worry you will not......they blow away anything out there up to 750.00
This thing is so bright, even at its dimmest, that we put layers of window tint over the display- but of course now we can't see it in the daytime. Why don't clock makers get it? BRIGHT DISPLAYS NEGATE ALL THE SOOTHING SOUNDS!
... than this one. If you've got broadband and don't want to shell out the extra [money]/month for extra IP addresses, then this is what you need. Easy set-up, one (!) page of (simple) instructions if you haven't done this before, and if your ISP pulls an @Home like mine, then fiddling with the settings to accommodate your new provider should take about 30 seconds. Be not afraid -- it's worth the eighty bucks.
Short review. This product is all around awesome. Very easy to use and very poweful in finding you where you want to go...
Good cable but the picture was mis-leading, I though I was getting a five pack.
Well, people this is the coolest pen aver I know people who saw my pen and said that they wanted one, too, even though they don't own a PDA!But here are some important things to know about it:There is no eraser! Even the Belkin website seems to say so, but its just clever advertising. When you get the product, there is no eraser on the pen, and the manual makes no mention of it.The clip does not hold to your pocket tightly, so be careful with it because it may fall. I just ran acorss the street and it fell out of my pocket and got run over by a car when the green light came on again, which is why I'm here buying another one.Otherwise, it's a great pen and a great buy compared to similar products out there. No other pen I have found has all four of these points in one device, and it is less expensive than other stylus/pens that do less.
For the price these are excellent. I bought them particularly for use when travelling on aircraft and as soon as you turn them on the background sound pretty much goes. Yes, they could be better and then sound played through my Zen could be slightly sharper, but for $35!Therefore for the price, the build and sound quality merit 5 stars.
Clear,sharp images,thru my 12 inch dob. I am very pleased,with meade products. I would buy more of the QX line if they offered them. I would reccomend this eyepiece to anyone.
I have security cameras in my home with the dvr being in the basement. I wanted to control the dvr from upstairs in the living room. The remote control for the dvr had other than aa or aaa batteries which the Next Gen uses so I bought a learning remote at Wal Mart, learned all the functions from the dvr remote intoit, and put the Next Gen batteries in the learning remote. Presto, works greatfrom all over the house. Was the perfect solution. Simple to set up. The battery has been in the remote for two months and haven't had to charge it yet. Works like its in the same room. I couldn't be happier with it.Dave in Kansas
This is the second set of EH 350 style headphones I have bought from Sennheiser and I am just as happy with this model as my first.Pro:The sound quality is excellent for those not looking for big bass, the build quality is quite good, and I love the pull out connectors for the headphones. No ripping apart your headset when you accidentally stand up with your foot on the cord! Comfort is quite reasonable as well, though I don't like using these for more than 4 hours at a stretch.Con:No, this isn't a super-fancy set of headphones, so don't expect the world. The open-air design means that people around you will hear what you are listening too if it is even slightly loud, but the flip side is you can hear some of what is going on around you as well (so this might be an advantage as well).If you are looking for excellent headphones to listen to quality low-bass music, radio, or games without needing audo-isolation, you could do a lot worse than the EH 350.
I was excited to see that there were now CD/MP3 players in the market and for purchase. The Casio looked like the one for me... so I bought it.... but I shouldn't have. Listening to this player showed me how great a technology we had out now, but it also showed me how far away we are to perfecting it.Playing CD's: It plays CD's with a breeze. Absolutely no skipping with the shock on and I must say I was very impressed, but.. then I found out some problems. When I played an mp3 with a bitrate lower than 128 it played the song at a very fast pace as if you were listening to the chipmunks.... that I didn't like ... also loading the songs took about 5 seconds each and that killed the battery.Features: It has some decent features. There isn't much more added to the player due to its mp3 capabilities except for a search button which is helpful... but could have been better. You can search for song's by the letter they start with or by what folder you burned the mp3's in. Even though it searches by letter, it does not show the name of the song, simply the number. Switching tracks is a pain too. Even with the search button I found myself switching from song 1 to song 78 by manually pressing the skip button. If you want blisters, get this one. I think all players should come with a 9 button remote so you can type in the number instead of searching or simply skipping to the track.Power: OUCH!!! This really hurt me. This player has to have the lowest battery power. If you read the manual it says the player has 6 hours of battery life with the shock protection OFF! Well I had the shock protection ON and after a short hour and a half the batteries were dead. That's not what I wanted. I then decided to turn shock off, but to my surprise I found out that the button didn't work and shock was going to stay on. I simply gave up on the player when that happend. I thought maybe I used bad batteries, but I didn't, I took them out of their package and then the button wasn't working. Overall, this product isn't the worse, but it sure isn't the best .... with poor battery life this player is not worth my time. If its going to die in less than two hours I'd be sitting with the AC adaptar connected to it, and that would defeat the purpose of a PORTABLE CD Player. I'm returning this item and I decided to buy the RIO VOLT. Please let this be my savior.
I love this product ihad a buch of head phones like this where the thing goes in your ear but they all had something that wasent perfect like thie cushin was to big to smaal or it just hurts your ear after a while but this one its like its made for my ear i know i aint switching to another type or model headphone if i can help it. this on is just to nice
These are premium cables, it is very difficult to find these in stores, and they work just as well as monster, yet are commercial grade. Very clear image, 1080P compatible - needs a screen that will handle it. I might get the longer ones when my TV shows up. These are heavy duty cables, and they are heavy. I recommend these over monsters because they are cheaper in price, but not in quality.
Avoid the Linksys wireless cards, and any other brands retail chains carry in colorful shrink-wrapped boxes at low prices. If you want to make your wireless experience worthwile, get a real card like Lucent or Cisco. The range is better, the option for antennas is nice, and they just work better. Avoid this product!
The coolscan V ED has been discontinued with no evident replacement in sight. As such, they are getting hard to find and the price seems to be going up (ie Adorama). You can still get them from Bestbuy for MSRP, plus tax and $6.00 shipping. Not such a bad deal. I may still opt for the 5000 and return my V that is en route. Any thoughts?? Actual review to follow.UPDATE: Returned this scanner and got the 5000 with the F-210 batch scanner. So far, so good. Tracking resale prices on E-bay makes spending more to get the 16 bit scanner seem worth the price differential. The scans of some of my older slides are just simply breathtaking. Hope this helps.
Bought this item to display computer monitor image on my HDTV> Item failed to function. HDTV kept saying "weak or no signal".
I bought these to replace my Sony Fontopia earbuds that I had purchased at Best Buy about a year earlier for $40. Now, the only real problem I had with these earbuds were that the rubber tips came off easily, but other than that they were great. So then I got a hold of a bunch of extra money and I decided to splurge on some new expensive earbuds. After looking around in the $100 dollar range, I decided to purchase the Etymotic Research ER6i Earphones.Just for reference, 99% of the time I'm using these with a fourth generation iPod with no equalizer settings on.As expected, the earbuds sound AMAZING. I can really tell the difference between my lower bitrate MP3's now, whereas before the difference was very subtle. Some people on Amazon have complained that they lack bass, which I find to not be true. They have about as much bass as my Sony's, which is perfectly adequate for the alternative, indie, and punk music I usually listen to.There are however, some things I don't like about these earphones. My biggest complaint is that they're difficult to insert into your ears. You have to grab your ear and stretch it out, then insert the earbud deep into your ear. Whenever I do this in public I always feel like a bit of a dork too. With the Sonys you just slipped them right in and they sounded great.My second biggest concern is these are not all purpose earbuds (at least they weren't intended to be). They isolate your eardrums from even the loudest noises when music is playing, which is dangerous when you're riding a bike. However, I still usually use them when I ride on my bike even though I'm probably going to get killed doing it.My third biggest concern is the price. These earbuds cost $130, while the Sonys are only $40.In conclusion, I will say that unless you have a need to listen to music in a noisy environment, get something from Sony's Fontopia line. The Fontopias have great sound, great bass, and they're easy to put in your ear. They're also 90 dollars cheaper.
The description of this battery is a little deceptive in part, and outright wrong in part. The battery I received is a brand called "Empire"(no doubt a Panasonic "replacement battery") and is only 900 mAh NOT the 1000 mAh advertised. I cannot speak to the durability or performance of the battery as of yet.If you want a genuine Panasonic 1000 mAh battery, this is not it!
I have been putting off buying a digital camera for months. I was debating on the Sony Mavica, but the pixel quality just wasn't there. 3.1 pixels for such a low price! True, it doesn't have all the bangs and whistles that other digital cameras have, but it has the most imortant feature. Oustanding pictures. It doesn't have an optical zoom, but I seldom use that anyway. The camera dock (sold separatly) is a must. A simple push of the button on the docking station, and the pictures are in your computer ready for emailing or printing. What more could you want for so little money?
This is an excellent all-in-one multimedia player for the price. Here are what I like and I don't.[Good]1. Convenient five-dvd player (you can put 5 dvds inside.)2. Xvid & WMV (you can play all your avi & wmv files)3. Usb hosting (you can plug in your usb-hard drive or pmp and play your files.)4. HDMI input (only 1, unfortunately)5. FM-tuner is a bonus (your favorite station coming out from 5+1 speakers!)6. extension cord for Ipod or other audio players7. Sound from 5+1 speakers is really good and loud.8. User interface is nice. You can change the background image with screen capture.[Minus]1. wires .. wires .. (I know this unit is not a wireless, but I wish it were. One thing I notice is that this unit has an option for a wireless connection for 2 rear speakers.)2. speaker shape. They look okay, but to me a little rough.Overall, I enjoy all the bells and whistles on this unit. It was a really successful and satisfying purchase.* Updated: It didn't have a zone-free dvd playback feature. I removed it from [Good] list. I am really sorry about this wrong information. At the time, I happened to play a foreign movie released for US market and I mistook it. Again, my sincere apologies to those who bought this player for that reason due to my review. However, my wife and I are still happy with this player and enjoying it.
This Amp. wire package is really good. I've seen sets not as nice or complete go for 3x's the cost paid here. The quality of the Amp. to speaker wire looks to be more than 12gage, and is very high quality. The fuse holder is great quality... I've seen one just like it for $10, just by its self. The RCA Patch cord is shielded really nicely and jacketed in very thick plastic. OMG.... The connectors!! This package has enough terminal connectors, spade Con., etc. for three Amp. jobs. It even has connector ends for the speaker wire! This package is such a Steal... shhhh, don't tell Amazon, They'll only raise the price. The only bad thing I can say about this package is the red power wire seems just slightly thinner than 4 Gage to my eyes, but all the other goodies in this kit more than make up for that. The guy that said the power wire was not long enough must be doing an install on a limosine or something! Great Value! Recommended.
No remote control (for muting the device from across the room when the phone rings) and no returns (once I realized no remote control). The controls are fairly complicated...in fact, finding the Power button takes a bit of scanning as it is an obscure switch in the middle of many other switches. Not intuitive....and also not returnable.Not recommended unless you a desperate. Tuner is satisfactory and speakers are OK (presuming you don't want concert quality).
Windows XP recognises it as ADIR ROM. Doesn't work. I have Gigabyte 7VAX motherboard. Every driver update installed.
For over a decade I have had a Monsoon speaker/subwoofer system attached to my computer(s). Recently one of the channels has gotten flaky. I saw this Altec-Lansing system on Amazon for a remarkable price. The reviewers seemed to love them, and the speakers were smaller, which would save some space on my desk, so I went for it.Unfortunately, not all ears are created equal, and I really hate the sound of these speakers. If find the low end very boomy, the high end very tinny, and the midrange washed out. I played with all the settings on the Altec-Lansing, on the sound card, and on Windows Media Player, trying to change the equalization to something pleasant. After lots of fiddling, I managed to get it sounding "OK" (to me.)Perhaps its just my ears, or maybe there was something wrong with the unit I got, but these speakers just ain't for me.So, I've sent it back. Amazon's return policy is a wonderful thing.
I like it. I use it when I'm playing on my piano singing or humming to the tunes that I'm playing
HiI brought 256 MB Kingston SD card from Amazon.com recently. According to my openion Amazon is one of the best online shopping market, they deliver the products intime and the items i brought so far are working very well. 256 MB Kingston SD card working very good with out giving any problem.One can always go to Amazon for online shopping.byekiran
I've had one of these players plus an 8 gig and the Creative Vision M for almost a year now and they are all excellent music players. I have had no technical problems. They are easy to use and have good sound quality however, I can't vouch for the earbuds that come with them because they were too big to go in my ears. It is easy to download or transfer music onto them as they accept a wide variety of files. Video quality is good even on the smaller players. Creative gets my vote over IPOD everytime. It's a superior product (or at least an equal one) that has more features (i.e. radio tuner and video capability on smaller machines) for a lower price PLUS they don't force you to shop at iTunes. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
The only good thing about this product is the software (Studio 8). I bought a DVC 150. I spent two days trying to get Tech support, and 45 minutes on long distance toll calls to their version of tech support (they do not offer toll free service). Their tech suggested that I use a 1394 setup for better quality and ease of use. They never did answer the email I sent for assistance 4 days ago.I paid $150.00 for this piece of junk desk orniment. A firewire card and cable is only $75.00 at Best Buy. And I have been able to down load my grandson's birthday from my Sharp Digital Viewcam just like I wanted to with out unnecessary grief and agrivation.
Just recieved my lens....tested it out alittle, and she is crispy. It's a really good multi-purpose lens to keep around with you. I get to try it out tonight in a night spot...hopefully the results come back great.
This is a spectacular little camera and takes beautiful pics and movies with sound. It is the quickest starting digital camera I've ever seen. It's smaller than a pack of smokes and accessories are all over the place on the net. You are a fool if you pass on this product in the compact digital camera category. I'm on about the 800th pic without a recharge in about 2 months. Great camera!
I am using this filter with my tonika 12-24 lens on my Nikon D60 camera. This lens vignettes just a tiny bit on this lens when racked out to 12mm.I have had the issue mentioned by several others with the filter self-destructing.
The Panasonic batteries only seem to last 12 months and then will not hold a charge. The Energizer replacement battery is a higher AH, greatly extending talk times and from my experience lasts at least 4 to 5 years.
I have had my S50 for several months now. I am very pleased with quality and style of the radio in my car. The S50 home dock has made me even happier with my Sirius radio purchase. The home dock is well made and sounds fantastic feeding Sirius content into my Bose wave radio. Controls are identical to the car base and it looks awesome, it is in another class from all other home satellite units without moving up to something like a Tivoli. I love it! If you have the S50 in your car and love it, you need this base. The TV is getting jealous of all the time I now spend with my Sirius Radio at home.
This camera is about as simple as they get. I gave this camera to my daughter who is 9 and she loves it. She has it hooked up to her E-machines Celeron Win Xp system and uses it as a web cam for yahoo IM. As a webcam it gives good images and works well (better than quickcam express USB). As a digital camera it can take 40 352 x 144 pixel photos or 160 176 x 144 pixel photos. It can also take 15 seconds of video. It runs on 4 AAA batteries as a digital camera or off the USB power as a webcam. The digital camera even has a timer and a multisnap mode that will snap off 5 shots at one second intervals. It provides a counter for the photos and battery status indicator. I would suggest going to Logitech's web site and downloading the most up to date software and installing it rather than starting with the supplied CD. Mine had ver 5.6.3 supplied but version 7 is out now. With the supplied software you can even set up the webcam to be a motion sensor camera and take shots when it senses movement. Overall it is a good cheap webcam with the option to remove it from its cradle and take some low quality snapshots. If purchased on sale with rebate it should be a good deal.
I have an extensive home network, and every now and then I have to replace cables, usually because the little lock-tab on the connector has broken off or doesn't lock properly any more. The primary cause of the tabs breaking is them getting caught on something as I'm trying to pull them out from behind a desk. Having a feature that protects the tab from that abuse is important to me, and was a primary requirement in my selection. The image for this product shows side guard protectors for the tab, but the product itself has no such protectors.I'm rating this a 2 because they are still useful as cables, even though the lack of tab protection limits their lifespan.
The software on the RCA Kazoo is almost impossible for me to figure out. The RCA kazoo's Headphones also "are bad". I think it is too expensive for what its worth and i am asking you not to buy this peice of junk.
This unit works well on my PC - tunes in all the cable channels very well. This is a great value for the features.
This transmitter does exactly what it claims to. It will broadcast music on your sansa to the radio. However the volume is somewhat low even with the sansa turned to max. Also there is static often and choosing a good clear channel is tricky.These complaints probably apply to most fm transmitters so other than that this is a well built and convenient product.
At the radio station where I work we use these headphones and well, they rock. I highly recommend them to any one who is looking for headphones for consumer uses. They are very comfortable and have relatively high quality sound.I own a pair of the MDR-DJ 700's and I would rate these head phones higher for two reasons. First is that they are more comfortable. The foam ear cushions are ear shaped and made out of a soft material, that also isolates noise well. The second area is ruggedness. The two pairs of 7506's we have at the radio station are 3 years old and still work like new. They are rugged, and can easily stand regular and varied use.As a DJ, I know that DJ's want superior sound quality from headphones. These headphones sound exactly the same as other industry standard headphones, with more reliability then the 700's and a significantly lower price then other models with similar specs by Stanton, and Pioneer. Did I mention that they were comfortable? I confidently give these headphones 5 stars, and I will by a pair this summer, to replace my broken 700's.If I could sum up these headphones in a word it would be quality.
Just what everyone needs to easily split a signal from the source to distribution and to the closest tv with the least amount of cables and connectors.
These are truly the best ones I've tried so far and I've tested a bunch before. I'm a big Sennheiser fan. I have a wireless headphones for my entertainment center and I have a professional ones for my studio. So far they all RULE! The PMX70 stay on when you work out (that's really the reason I got them), they sound great and they fit around your ear like one should.
I purchased this adapter to replace a linksys that was purchased in 2006. I went back to the linksys. This adapter was exactly like my other adapter - it wasn't any faster or slower, did not show any more or less networks - it was equivalent. I was very disappointment in the hype it received only to go back to a device that is 5 years its senior.
If you still use a VCR, and i must be one of the last hold-outs, then this is for you: you can fit 2 more hours on here than on a T120 tape(the heading here is wrong; the picture of it is correct).Of course, i use the SLP Speed.
When I purchased the ink, it said it was new, when I put the cartridge into my printer and it was recognized the printer said a used ink cartridge was just installed, I believed I was buying a new cartridge, otherwise I could of taken my old cartridge myself and taken it to local Walgreens pharmacy and they would of refilled it for me for the same price and no waiting time for delivery, this is why I was disappointed, the ink seems to work fine, but honestly that the product was only refilled should of be upfront.
Surely it is a good bag, with good design, good quality and nice price. It could deserve 5 stars, but before purchase, please make sure you do not want to hold a Canon 20D plus Canon 24-70mm F2.8L lens and one Canon 70-300 IS lens. It is really smaller than description. But the size is good for some smaller camera, like Rebel XT with some short prime lens like Canon 50mm f1.8 etc. Now I have to make it as bag for my lens, not for my camera.
It's really difficult to decide what pair of headphones you need. There are so many options out there, it's a bit bewildering. Thankfully, the mdr7506's can come to your rescue. I'm not an audiophile, but that doesn't mean I'm not a discerning listener. I was just an average college student, looking for good vibrations on the cheap. It was basically between these and the senns that are in this price range (280?). I decided to go with these, and I haven't regretted that decision yet.These cans are pretty comfortable to wear. My ears do tend to get hot for extended listening sessions, but it never gets to be uncomfortable. It is like a breath of fresh air when you take them off though. The 7506's are made very, very well. I won't go into any technical details, since you can read those for yourself. I can't imagine them breaking down unless I sit on them or something. Their quality is vastly to superior to my friend's Bose triports. His look like a toy compared to mine. I love the professional quality of the cable. This may seem like a minor issue, but it's really very important. the cable doesn't really pick up any noise from banging it up against a desk or wall for instance. It's also very thick. I hate those flimsy, thin cables found on lower quality headphones. I also like the fact that it connects to the headphones through only the left side, instead of both. I wasn't a big fan of the telephone-like design at first, but it's much better than having a really long cord. The padding is fairly comfortable, and the best I've every experienced on around the ear headphones. The headphones also do a nice job of filtering out external noises.The sound quality is great. The sounds is flat, but this isn't a bad thing. This leaves all of the tweaking up to you, unlike other competing brands ::coughBosecough::. the bass is pretty healthy on these headphones, and you can of course get more juice out of them by adjusting the bass levels of your songs. The sound is very clear, with a good representation from the lows, mids and highs. It has really brought my music to life. There were so many details I had never heard using cheap phones. You will be motivated to go back an re-rip all of your music at a higher quality, because these phones will make any low quality rips PAINFULLY obvious. I've stopped listening to some of the songs that I couldn't re-rip because it was basically torture.These are great pair of headphones, and probably the best pair you can get without spending at least $100 more.*why a 4 rating? Well nothing is perfect, and I anticipate that the padding will eventually start to shed over time, as all good Sony headphones do.
I had the iPod mini but it became too small for my needs, so I decided to get the bigger one, the 80GB iPod video. I chose a white one and my husband the black one. Needless to say they were our christmas gift! Until now it has a great, great performance: no problem at all, huge capacity, excellent video quality, easy to hang on my neck. It's my daily companion with music, podcasts and movies. We even use it at home, with speakers, instead of the old sound equipment. If you are trying to decide which one to buy, don't hesitate: go and get the bigger one, you won't sorry! (As you can see, english is not my mother tongue, I apologyze)
Ok, here's the deal. This was my first ever mp3 player and i spent a very long time researching what mp3 player to buy. I was about to shell out 350 bucks or whatever the price of the 5gb ipod was until i saw the dramatic price drop of this player. Right away this player was back into consideration. I bought this player and i love it. The biggest concern I had was how heavy and bulky was this player going to be. Myself, being a high school student wanted something that would fit in a cargo pocket. Sure enough, it did. My next concern was that I saw alot of other people who bought this item and were ticked off on how slow it took to download alot of songs. Me not being used to things going fast for me (i have 56k) found that it wasn't as slow as I thought it would be. It took me about 5-7 minutes to download 50 songs on to the player. I am extremly happy with my player BUT the only flaw i noticed was that my screen sometimes froze and would not shut off. I had to wait a couple hours until it shut off automatically and I had to recharge the battery all over again (even if it was fully chraged before). This was the only problem i have had so far and it is very minor to me. Personally, i would rather my screen freeze then have to pay more than twice as much for an iPod. If anyone wants to hold a good amount of music but doesn't want to pay alot of money. GET THIS!! IT IS SO WORTH IT
This device is great! It works as advertised and has made quite a few things easy for me. My surround receiver is behind a cabinet and works perfectly!Thanks!
I've had this radio for a few years and it's still working so that's pretty good since most of these little portable radios break if you look at them the right way. The reception is also decent. Not great but good enough. The only downside is that there is no equilizer and the output is a bit bass shy so it's best to use them with headphones that have good bass response.
Product as described and very well priced! We don't use a whole lot of these anymore and usually we have to buy them in at least tens to get a price break. Not here! I ordered 1 and not only got a great price but shipping was super fast! Thank you so much!
It really does what it says, your camera won't get wet with it, but the little hole for the viewfinder is just a whole in a single plastic sheet, nothing else! It gets destroyed very very easily, the only bad point I could find.I keep it only as a backup, I've bought a way thicker one for "normal use"
For my first large storage audio player, i love the Rio Riot. I considered paying the extra for the iPod but for the money you can't beat the Riot.I use the iTunes with my mac and the transfer is flawless. A little slow but that's not a huge deal with me. If it was firewire I would be concerned but it's USB so it's expected.The options are plentifull and very easy to work through. One drawback I saw is that you cannot (in iTunes at least) upload a playlist including the tracks, you have to create the playlist on the Riot and then add the tracks already on the player to the playlist. But again, not a huge deal, just takes a little more time.It is a little bit big but not much larger than most of the other players of the same features. i like the protective case, it's nice that you can work the unit while it's covered, i really don't see any reason to take it off so I know the unit will remain looking new for long time.The sound quality is very nice and volume is great. I work in a studio where I'm always hearing music so when I want to pop on the headphones and listen for a while, I can definitely turn up over the outside noise. Although I do recommend getting a better pair of headphones. The Rio headphones are okay but not high quality.Anyway, I highly recommend this unit, especially if you're looking at the iPod and just cannot come to grips of paying almost double the Rio Riot's price.
good for the price didn't come with fuse dat sucks but ok going to run 0 gauge to a 2000 watt sound stream tx1
I had specific expectations for this product. If your expectations are different, you may very well like it.I live in an area where the FM broadcast signals are weak, and I got tired of the static when listening to NPR. I'd had a satellite TV dish before and the music stations on that system were really great. I expected the same with Audiovox / Sirius but didn't get it. After 3 disappointing days, I returned everything.Here are the problems I had:1) Satellite signal was weak. I didn't find out until after I bought it that most people cannot expect the system to work unless they mount the antenna on the roof or somewhere outside. I was unwilling to drill holes in my bedroom wall or window. What signal I could get was very weak, and drifted. It would work for 20 minutes, then stop until I moved it all around again.2) Audio fidelity was poor, even with 60% signal. The 'streams' must be compressed digital, and the phasing and 'tunnel effect' were way too noticeable. My TV dish offered better-than-CD quality - I just expected the same.3) The 'NPR' streams were nothing like the NPR I was used to listening to. I am familiar with a certain daily schedule on the FM band, this wasn't it. This is the *only* reason I chose Sirius over XM, by the way.4) The Audiovox boom box doesn't have a volume +/- on the remote. There was a menu item that seemed like it might do this, but it was difficult to get to, and I can't tell you if it worked or not.$200 for equipment and $13/month for so many short-comings was too much to swallow. I returned everything.
my wife got this as a gift while I got a similar product from COBY as a gift from another relative. they are very similar as far as size, functions, resolution... but the COBY model holds twice as many pictures. both work very well. both are easy to set up within a few hours for initial charging. no significant complaints.
This is the greatest product ever! I have a 52lbs boxer and he was turning away from his meaks because he was having a problem eating out of a regular floor bowl. Not only did he not do well with eating he always made a huge mess on my floor! Now he eats every meal and doesn't make a mess either. :) Happy dog happy me!
first off, i got this one as a gift and was curious how much they spent on me, so i can't rate value since amazon is currently not displaying the price. that said, it works well. i got it before a trip to hawaii and took pictures at 640x480 and they came out really good and it was easy to use. the batteries lasted the whole week (probably would last longer if i hadn't spent half the time looking at stuff through the lcd screen). when i got home and downloaded them to my computer, there were a few problems. i had to reinstall the software and turn the camera on and off and replug things, but after i got it working, i found the software to be pretty good. then the batteries ran out, so i got some rechargeables and they work fine. my friends all have digital cameras and they are all better, but they spent at least 300 bucks and the pictures from mine are just as good, as far as i can tell.if you just want a digital camera for little photos, this is a good one, just make sure you buy rechargeable batteries and a bigger memory card.
I currently own 2 acoustimass systems in 2 separate areas of my home... I'm looking for a third system for another room, but I've giving up wires now that my TV and Xbox both have wireless access to millions of movies and tv shows using amazon prime video, hulu, netflix, vudu, youtube, etc. I've finally gotten to the point where I will no longer get cable tv (free connection in my home in a high rise condo) or satellite tv (I currently subscribe to DirecTV but because of the aforementioned services, no longer need it once my contract is up this year).This is what I want: both wi-fi and bluetooth access to my phone, tablet, ultrabook, tv, xbox.... then wi-fi or bluetooth access to the different speakers. I don't mind having the speakers contain a li-ion battery that can be charged every month or so, like the jawbone bluetooth speaker that's actually quite excellent. Put the wi-fi and bluetooth receiver in the sub, that's all I need to plug in. I don't want or need any other connections but an hdmi connection "just in case" I need a wire for something again. And don't tell me it can't be done - if my 2.8 pound ultrabook computer can send full hd images to my TV using Wi-Di, certainly Bose can figure out a way to do this with sound.For the meantime, until this tech is developed, I'll stick with a soundbar.
We liked the first one so much, that when it wore out, we bought another one.
This Antenna was great! Picture is crystal clear, very good quality, easy installation. All for a great price as well. Highly recommend this antenna to anyone who is looking to get rid of cable.
The cable never worked properly and then finally the metal came off the pins! Item apparently is nonreturnable or refundable
WOW what an amazing product i ordered this product and i got it 1 day before the actual due date. Just to clear up any mis understandings this DOES WORK WITH WINDOWS 7! and it is fast cheap price but 5 star quality product
This optical cable arrived and works as advertised. Much cheaper than other options. Contrary to other reviews, there was no problem with the compatability of this cable with my Samsung LN55C650 TV and Sony STRDE-945 amplifier optical inputs. The cable snapped securely into both pieces of equipment without modification. (Other reviewers stated that the cable did not fit their Samsung tv's). The cable also securely snapped into the optical audio output from my media center computer. I like the optical end covers that are attached to the cables to protect the ends when not in use. Other cables have had removable caps which I have since lost. At least I know where the caps are now!
The 524 is seemingly a good alternative for sharing a cablemodem to multiple clients. However, ongoing problems with firmware that lead to multiple router reboots and configuration loss make this a router to avoid.DSLReports contains listings from multiple users that indicate firmware release 1.05 to be buggy and unreliable, and certain security features don't work properly. Most users are encouraged to drop back to version 1.03. Both 1.05 and 1.03 firmware releases are available for download from the DLink website.I've not been able to get the router to maintain its activity logs, time configuration, or even connections for much more than two minutes at a time. Two XP Pro wireless client report innumerable drop/reconnect events; that, combined with the loss of time configuration/log data suggest the router is perhaps not merely dropping connections, but crashing entirely.Some pages of the internal router webserver don't even identify the correct product, listing the "514+" instead of "524." DLink's technical support has been only marginal helpful, with a promise to forward my debugging steps to their labs but with no return information.Although I've had good luck with DLink products in the past, this is an exception. I'd have to encourage shoppers to look toward LinkSys or NetGear products as a more reliable alternative. As it is, the frequent reboots/reconnects make connection-dependent network applications, such as certain network games or email downloading, a practical impossibility.Sad to say, but there are better wireless routers. The 524 is one to avoid.David
I'm on my second pair of these headphones, the first pair fell apart like a lot of people here have described; cracks in the area of the swivel joints which eventually leads to a poor fit and, ultimately, not being to use them at all. If I were a club DJ and I used them, as many do, on one ear, it might not be a problem. But I'm a radio DJ and I like a nice, snug fitting pair of cans. My first pair fell apart after only about 2 years.So why did I buy another pair? Because the sound is great! I'm very picky when it comes to headphone sound quality. I bought and returned 3 pairs of headphones before I finally decided to bite the bullet and get another pair of MDR-V700s. It's been a little less than a year, and the cracks are already starting to show on the left joint.Hard to say if I'll get another of the same when these fall apart, which I'm sure they will. Any suggestions for more durable cans that have just as good sound quality?
Had to buy new headphones to replace my Koss UR15C ones as the ear cushions were tearing and pieces breaking off. To me they have the same sound quality. Some say they don't like them because they don't filter out noise enough. I don't mind this problem as if a smoke detector were going off in my apartment or someone ringing the doorbell, I would want to hear it. Although I like the sound quality and am happy with them, the wires are not as thick as the ones that were on my Koss UR15C, nor are they as comfortable. My Koss UR15C lasted 9 years and still work except for the cushion problem. Unfortunately, the 15C are no longer manufactured. I don't believe the UR18 are as durable or will last 9 years, but overall, I do like them and would recommend them and bought a 2nd pair.
I feel that most Bose products are overpriced and underperforming but this little product is one of the rare exceptions to that rule. Mind you these speakers are not worth a penny above the asking price but they are very good for the under one hundred dollar range. To get decent quality sound you will need a good sound card with a treble and bass adjuster. I use these with a Soundblaster 5.1 and they sound great with the bass at 65% and the treble at 90%. The highs and mids are clean the bass is great for a non subwoofer unit.
The wireless connection constantly fails at random times, and then I would just have to wait it out until it felt like letting me connect again. Using windows "repair" wireless connection function didn't help. I did have security enabled, and another reviewer said it works better without security. But I live in an urban area, and don't want to use wireless without security so this router is worthless to me. This thing is literally garbage now since I threw it out.
I bought this camcorder back in November of 2001. I used it until March, when it got stolen. I really enjoyed owning this camera. It's light, easy to maneuver, and the menus are easy to navigate. However, it did not take very good shots in bright light. It comes with all the cables and software necessary to hook on to the computer and to the TV. RCA discontinued this model, but if you come across it, buy it-I recommend this camcorder to anyone.
The bag is loaded with all features but it is bit heavier which adds up to the laptop weight...
I have heard people complain about SanDisk flash drives, saying that they work for a short while and then drop dead suddenly. I got two 256MB SanDisk Cruzer Mini USB 2.0 flash drives 9 months ago and have been using both almost everyday to transfer files from work to home and vice versa--it's by far the most convenient way to do this. Sometimes I put it in my backpack, othertimes I hang it around my neck like a necklace. They haven't had any problem during these 9 months. Perhaps you just need to treat these drives like floppy disks, e.g. try not to drop them onto the floor. Also, before you unplug it from the computer, ALWAYS hit the "remove hardware" buttom first. Unplugging it without going through that may damage the drive.This drive transfers files very fast if your computer has USB 2; slower if the computer has only USB 1, but that's still fast enough for me. It's pretty small (and hence its name "Mini"), unlike some other USB drives that are so bulky that I need to remove other USB devices to make enough room for plugging them in.WARNING: It works with Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP, but NOT Windows 98 or earlier operating systems. I have used it with Windows 2000 and XP, and it installs automatically and quickly. Have also used it with Windows 98SE, for which an easy-to-install driver needed to be downloaded from the SanDisk web site.
Real simple choice for the price and I received the product on the 3rd business day. Super happy!
The sound on these is excellent for such a small unit. I was very surprised by the fullness of the sound and how well the room was covered.Despite what the other reviewer says, this unit DOES work with the new 2nd gen Nano. I have a green 4GB Nano and it fits perfectly on the dock. Granted, the adapters may not fit the Nano I have, but it frankly didn't need one. It stood tall on its own with no chance of damage due to it incredibly low weight.The bonuses of a built in alarm clock and the option to run on AC or battteries makes this product a done deal for me. I couldn't be happier.
I purchased the ProCurve a replace a failed Netgear. It's very solidly constructed, although I wish it had mounting keyholes on it.Once installed, I've not touched or looked at it in months, which is exactly how a switch should work.
The product is slick in that it has a sliding compartment. The biggest problem is that this charger won't fully charge any battery more than 2500mAh. And it doesn't state this anywhere on the package.
Works great right out of the box. Simple, intuitive, easy to use. Takes great pictures with the point and shoot mode. Lots of custom options available for special pictures and creative types. Small compact size, but easy to hold. Not too small. Good battery life.
I bought two of these, one as a gift. I love that it is compact and has two outlets. The plug retracts which is nice, though when you push it into the wall outlet you have to keep a finger on the retract mechanism to prevent the plug from retracting.
I dont do any CAD just regular mousing.Pros: A good design. I find it comfortable and the button locations feel natural. Rolling the ball with my thumb is very comfortable too.Cons. The construction is adequate but not high quality. The buttons have a rather cheap feel and the supports for the ball are nylon which will wear out perhaps in a year, in my case. But the trackball doesnt cost much and replacing it once a year is not bad. The ball had a gritty feel when it rolled and was hard to place accurately with the cursor speed set to high. A squirt of silicon lube cured that. This device is NOT programmable under Vista and Logitech does not supply any software to allow this either. However, there is plenty of freeware available that will do the job.Update: Well after more than 3yrs it's finaly time to replace it. It lasted much longer than I expected and I spend 8-10hrs at the computer every day. This thing has lasted far longer than I expected and its performance was very satisfactory.
I haven't used this as much as I thought I would, but from the time I have used it, it's very nice. Very good picture quality.
These arrived as promised 5 days or less and work very well with our new Sony Bravia HD TV & also connect to various components
I needed to connect a monoral 1/4" output to a composite cord, and this worked perfectly. Since this site requires more words I'll add more, but what else can be said about an adaptor except that it does its job?
This thing is cool. 250GB. It is very easy to use. I suggest Acronis Software. This thing is not like most HDD with only a 1 year warranty. They slapped on the 5 year warranty typical of the best HDD they make. You connect it to the computer and in windows a new HDD is mounted. In linux it works well also. Mounted automatically by most modern distributions.If you need one, this one is easy to use. I like seagate drives, extremely reliable from my experience (I am a Net Admin) so I trust them a lot.
I can't give these monitors more than 2 stars. I got them both at Staples and one lasted 1 year and the other lasted like 1.5 years. The image quality was good on them for the price, while they worked, but come on, build in some longevity.
We purchased this camera for diving trips to New Zealand and Puerto Rico. For the cost, this was a great camera. Taken out of the waterproof housing, the 6.1 megapixel camera fits very nicely in your pocket or purse. My wife had the larger SLR camera so we used that for the grand pictures and kept this smaller camera for the quick shots or if the SLR was not avaialbe, say like on a hike up a mountain or down into a cave.Underwater the flash really brings out the colors and works well. We used both the movie and picture mode underwater. The flash attaches to the camera housing and there is a leash. The whole assemply was neutrally boyant so we did not have a problem with it getting in the way. I attached it to a clib on my BCD and it was always there when I wanted it.Make sure to buy extra memory cards as you will be filling them up quickly with this camera ;)Enjoy
Great little bag... I needed something to keep xtra gear in while working because I was tiredof draggin my larger bags about. When I first opened this up I thougt it was too small.Boy was I wrong! Once I started stuffing gear in I was really impressed!Couple of minor quibles with the product but overall, nothing to prevent me from saying, get one!Well made, feels great, fits and protects gear perfectly, doesn't scream 'thousands of dollars of gear inside' which is another plus! If you need a smaller bag that holds a ton of stuff, this is worth the price.
An HDMI cable made of gold does not give you 'purer' signals, so why bother getting cables from major brands. With a price tag like this, you may as well buy two at a time - one for use, one for backup.
This is a good little radio: good reception, good tone, good controls. Its only weak point is its size, though, too big for a beach robe pocket, too small to stand up on its own on a beach towel. but otherwise, I'm as happy as a clam in the off-season with it.
This mouse is ideal for the small hand, and the portability is superb! The feel is that of the normal mouse, and the wind-up USB connector snaps onto the bottom, making it an ideal throw-it-in-the-bag when we hurry out the door. It is still better than the bluetooth since it does not require external batteries, and can be used on my Mac laptop, and my wife's PC laptop as well.Good work guys!!Ron
I don't know if it's the zip drive or my computer, but after using this zip drive for about 6 months, I now have trouble with it. When I insert a zip disk, the drive does not always respond (usually the green light blinks and it whirs when a disk is inserted). The computer tells me the drive is &quot;inaccessible&quot; and I have to restart the computer to get the disk out. This will also happen if I've used the drive successfully at first but then leave the disk in there. This is all very annoying and slows my work down considerably.
Recently purchased one for my father. After only a few hours with it, my observations:1) It found the satellites MUCH quicker than I expected, especially in the car. I had read that this was a problem in other units, but the GPSMAP 60 found 6-10 sats in the car in less than a minute on an extremely cloudy day.2) I'm glad I sprang for the unit with the new, full-color menus. Although not trivial to use (-0.25 stars), I figured things out with moderate ease for someone who knows nothing about GPS. In the store, I got nowhere with the older Magellan and Garmin units.3) The display is very easy to read, and the backlight functions really well (I was using the unit at night). My only complaint was that I had to really dig through some menus to find the &quot;leave light on until I turn it off&quot; setting.4) Accuracy seems to be tremendous. I used it on the way to the grocery store, and it tracked both direction and path smoothly. I suspect it's accurate within much more than 3m on average.5) MEMORY!!! DARNIT, GAMIN, CAN YOU SAY SECURE DIGITAL!?!?!? (-0.75 stars!!!) THIS IS THE ONLY REASON I'D EVER CONSIDER THE MAGELLAN UNIT!!!
this is my second pair of logitech X230 2.1 speakersi loved the set i bought my wife so muchi bought my self a set and got rid of creative lab 5.1 surroundthe sound these speakers put out is amazingstrong solid bass and crisp high'syou can't beat them for the price or quality
I researched camera bags for my new Cannon EOS 7D for several weeks. I had just purchased the Cannon EOS 7D and it was much larger than the Konica-Minolta Dimage A2 that it replaced. The camera bag I had for the Diamge was too small for the new camera. I read many customer reviews (yes, the customer reviews are important) and from the reviews it seemed the 1EG Professional Gadget Bag was the best item for my needs. First off the photos do not do the bag justice, it is much better looking in real life than in its photos. I was afraid the bag would be too large, similar to a gym bag, but in reality it is just the right size. My Cannon EOS 7D is a large camera and with the 28-135 zoom lens attached the camera is just that much larger. The camera with lens attached fits very nicely in the bag (uses 1/2 the length of the bag). When the bag arrived I pulled out all the compartment inserts and reconfigured them into the compartments I wanted to have. The Cannon EOS 7D with lens attached fits nicely in the bag with several compartmens remaining to accommidate additional lenes I plan on purchasing over the next two years. Also with the numerous zipped pouches in the front and on the side will allow room for the extra 3 batteries and 2 spare SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB memory cards I will purchase during this year. I like the fact the top is secured by both a zipper and secure hook latches on the front, prevents dumping my expensive equipment onto the ground. I also like the fact that the little pouches attached to the insde top of the bag can be removed, they are attached by velcro and 4 snaps. I didn't need these little storage pouches and didn't like the idea of the zipper handles hanging down and maybe scratching my camera lens or the 3 inch LCD screen on the back of the camera. I am a semi professional photographer that enjoys shooting photos and I like my equipment to be well protected as well as fitting comfortable into the camera bag. This bag fits all the expectations that I wanted in a camera bag. I would highly recommend this bag to anyone who has a large camera with several lenes and camera accessories. The inside compartments can easily be rearranged to accommidate most compartment requirements. It has my 5 star rating!
We have ordered the wrong size, and hope that exchange goes smoothly. The product, ordering and shipping time were very good.
For two bucks less (at time of this writing) you can get the exact same adapter PLUS a dc power adapter. Personally, the power adapter is large, but hey, even if you throw it away, you saved two bucks vs the PH-62050.
For the price, I feel this is one of the best digital cameras you can buy. nothing wrong with it and it works great.
This is the fourth PDA I've owned, and while it has a lot to offer, you really need to ask yourself if the small size is worth the tradeoff of a ridiculously expensive main battery and no backup battery. I was used to getting at least a week on a charge (which I'm sure seems short to the Palm folks), but for this a long weekend of NON_USE can be enough to drain the battery. And that's not trivial, since there's no backup battery. Never again will I buy a PDA without a backup battery.
The Skullcrushers are a wonderful alternative if not better than most headphones that cost up to $200 sound quality is amazing but be sure to properly set the bass level so vocals don't sound muffled. Note the GoldenPower battery it came with will not give out the full potential of these headphones, I would recommend a Duracell it increased bass output and clarity of my Skullcrushers but, With speakers that require a lot of power it's best NOT TO BUY THE BARGAIN BRAND! Over all I am very satisfied with this product it is a great deal and you won't regret purchasing it.
Attention digital photographers who think that this unit will have a media card slot as shown in the photo above, and on the box of the Compaq SR2020NX. There isn't one. You will need to supply your own that will use one of the four usb slots. The Amazon review is accurate. If you need an inexpensive pc for email and word processing, this will be a good computer for you. If you want to edit photographs and multi-task, then you will need to beef up the memory from the supplied 512 mb. The 160 gb hard drive will probably fill up quickly.The LightScribe optical drive performs well, but the LightScribe disks cost much more than alternative products. If you want to create a fancy label on a LightScribe disk, get ready for a coffee break as it will take 20 minutes to burn the disk.Without a TV tuner, I don't see the advantage of having XP Media Center Edition. While the unit is advertised as being Windows Vista ready, it will not be a rocket with only 512 mb of memory.
These headphones are absolutely amazing. They stay in your ear unlike other earbuds, and they are very comfortable. The sound quality is great.I have no complaints.
We have a metal shop here and everything gets VERY dusty.. sop needless to say we go through DVD players, but before they die they usually do some scratching on the DVD's.I so this and figured? "why not". I had a DVD ( married with children season 5, disk 1) that ALWAYS would freeze, it had scuffs and scratches.I popped on he "repair" heads, 3 drops of the repair liquid, popped it in for the cycle ( 2 minutes ) and popped it into the DVD...It works!!I have fixed several others.. yes you still see some scratched, but obviously they don't hurt the play-back! - and remember this is on a CHEAP 30 dollar Phillips DVD player.. on better units they can handle scuffed up disks better.Now..I have not tried the heavy-duty repair, so far I have not needed to!I have tried the simple cleaning and it took some skips out of on some music cd's and no problems."Is it the "best one out there?" I doubt it."Will it take out the deepest scratches?" I dunno.. maybe notAll I do know that it works! and if you have seen some of the conditions these DVD's are in..it is amazing that they work at alll - but they do!Like other people have said they still "look" like they are scratched (Remember I never tried the "HD repair" ) - and for like 30 bucks.. you really can't go wrong!Jim
Great service, fast, wonderful product, will continue to buy from this seller. Ria Concetta
manual says it charages 2500mAh AA batteries in 15 minutes. 25 minutes for the other listed batteries - 2300mAh AA, 2100mAh AA, 900mAh AAA, 800mAh AAA. Like the Duracell 30 min & Energizer 15 min chargers, the built in fan does help to keep the temperature down. More expensive than others, but rated for 2500mAh - probably be seeing more of these higher capacities in the future.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Verbatim 2GB CompactFlash Memory Card, like most 2000MB cards, will store on average 2275 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 1706 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 1024 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 819 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 640 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.One last thing to consider when buying a 2000MB card. Do not necessarily choose the least expensive card available. A 2000MB card should be an investment. You need to consider quality, reliability, and speed with a card of this capacity. Worse case scenario would be you taking this card (and only this card) on vacation with you overseas and for some reason it gets corrupted. Then what do you do? Purchasing a high capacity card changes the game a little, just be mindful of that before you hit the buy button.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to buy this great CRT television before it goes away forever. The last Sony set to offer Super Fine Pitch technology, the picture on this TV is both sharp yet natural. The 30 inch size is not a factor if your viewing distance is 6-7 feet like mine is. It is a beautiful looking set with a dark gray front that looks classic and upgrades the appearance of any room. HD viewing is wonderful and there are enough setting choices to make SD the best it can be. If anyone is reading this and has the chance to get a 30XS955, my advice is to go for it. You won't regret it and you might be still looking at this 150 pound beauty 10 years from now.
This was a good purchase, although difficult to get through the internet process.The scanner arrived in good shape and scans flat graphic material fine. I have not been able to get it to scan positive film or negatives yet. I've contacted Canon, received some advice; it still doesn't work on film or slides. I plan to contact Canon technical service again today.
I ordered it then I didn't need it. So I stored it for later use. It looks just like what I ordered
Right out of the box this thing works great. No fuss or setting up just turn it on. Extra long cable is really nice.
Great product! I am a musician and can transfer my demos from an 8 track to a cd. It comes with Real Jukebox! Which can rip your cd's. It is a fun product and I use it everyday. I especially like the fact that I can transfer vinyl and tapes with ease. Small and compact I love the great sound you get from the MP3's!!! THUMBS UP!!!
Nothing special about the filter. It's just your standard UV filter. Came packaged in a nice hard plastic case so was in great shape plus would be good for storing other filters. Service was prompt and I had no problems.
Professional camera at an affordable price, November 3, 2006Canon Powershot S3 IS 6MP could in many ways qualify as a professional digital camera. It has powerful features in a dial button and a user friendly display on its swivel-tiltable LCD. The setting menu is easy to understand and systematic. A comprehensive digital manual and software in CDs are also provided and are downloadable from the Canon website. The camera is programmable, customizable, automated and enhanced with other features, such as photo stitching for panorama effect and fun features like color accent, color swap, and fireworks. For those who have been struggling for a long time to film moving objects or have had problems with lighting adjustments, this camera will make it easier by providing selectable settings. Find a fit infrared filter, this camera is also capable of infrared photography. I have tested and explored most of its feature in the deserts of the Middle East and in tropical lands and have also compared it to another brand that I have owned for two years.The minus point about this camera is its flash. The mechanism is prone to break and needs careful attention when it is upraised/ activated. A shadow effect can also appear, resulting from the lens body for very near objects. I prefer a camera provided with a hot shoe to attach a separate flash unit.Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, this Powershot S3 IS will give you quality digital photography at an affordable price. One more thing, there are many third party manufacturers who can provide you with a range of accessories, such as teleconverters, lens adapters, filters or simply a lens cap replacement.
Put this on the entertainments system in the camper and can control it while outside or in the bedroom. We no longer have to walk out to control the system.
my Garmin CS60 WILL NOT stay attached without rubberbands. To add insult to injury the service people at Garmin have not responded to two e-mails. Do NOT buy this produce untill Garmin actually tests it in the field and comes up with a better system.........FYI I LOVE my Garmin CS60. Just not for bike use.
perfect the best ever perfect heck yes!
These speakers are amazing, we installed them and removed our subwoofer from our surround sound. It wasn't necessary to have the subwoofer once these baby's were hooked up. Talk about a speaker with everything, these have punch, depth and range that is better than anything I have ever heard. I just wish I had a surround sound system with more than just 125 watts per channel. I feel like these speakers could take a heck of a lot more power and kick some butt. Definitely recommend these to anyone. Great Product
The first one I got didn't work well because the USB cable had a short in it. The replacement seems to work fine, but the overall quality is not as good as the Apple charger.
I was looking for a stand for my new Kindle Fire - and was seeing them @ $20 and up. Then I saw this little stand - what a bargain! As others have said - it is perfect! Light, small when folded, and ajustable.
this is oem and works well. my only complaint is the cost. amazon definitely has the goods at the best price.
Very disappointing. Purchased last summer, worked intermittently. This year receiver reads 150, then 400, 215 then HHH, all within a half hour. Unreliable. Using in smoker with separate fire box.
Very good MP3 player with a reasonable price. So far I have no problems with it. The display is really bright and crisp. Watching a video on the small screen is OK, what does one expect from a 1.8" screen? Well, it's really possible to watch a movie on it and enjoy it if you are in a doctor's waiting room filled with old newspapers and magazines, for instance. I hope SanDisk will increase video support playback, Quicktime MOV takes a lot of space compared to other video formats. The user interface is pretty straightforward. Transfering music to the player is like transfering files to an external harddisk, no fuss. It's small, easy to carry, sound quality is great and much cheaper than an iPod.
Night shots turn out very bad quality. Regular photos sometimes are blurry. Otherwise operates ok.
As long as you are on the same level of the tv, this one is the best you can get for this price with 1080p.
These binoculars are excellent! They are small, light weight, have an amazing zoom control, and they are very affordable. I use my binoculars to view birds and the ever changing nature scenes outside my home. I highly recommend these binoculars. They were by far the best of the many I tried in the store.
great item at a great price. Works fine and was delivered in no time at all. Would definitely recommend this seller.
I have this dvd player in my truck and I have had it for about a year. The only thing I would have to say is that when you take the face off and put it back on the plug to the face plate to the head can be tricky. I say this because if you don't have it just right the screen don't show any thing. I don't really care because it works really well and for what you get for the price is good. The unit is bluetooth but you have to buy a piece to make it work, same goes for the I-pod. I haven't done the I-pod cable, but I heard it don't charge it and on some of the newer i-pods it don't work well with them. One more thing, the clock don't show on it unless you have it on FM or AM and you still have to hit the display button to see the the time, with this few things in mind I would tell any one to buy one. I wouldn't buy there amps or speaker because there not good at all, but there head units I like. I have owned one amp by the maker and it was junk I had to send it back because it was cheap. Like I said before there head units are made good and the picture is really good for the price.I also think this is a 2007 model and I have seen the new one and it looks almost the same, but the buttons or different. I bought mine used for 80.00 plus shipping and it came out to be 90.00 dollars so I would shop around if you want to buy this model because it's older and I don't think the price should be so high for the year.
Bose has designed a system which probably costs them less than $400 in parts to build and retails them for close to $3000. Yet consumers still buy into this. Incredible.Bose has made a name for itself by aiming its advertising towards consumers with little or no knowledge of audio equipment. It sells speakers and systems like this that are of poorer quality and absolutely worse performance than its competitors. I know, I owned several Bose products for years (901s, 301s and 201s) until I began to learn more about audio technology and quality. I was literally blown away by the quality of commonly sold Polk speakers when placed next to Bose products. Polk isn't &quot;cutting edge&quot; but builds a decently designed product for its price point.I recommend that you look at other products here on Amazon. There are several Pioneer, Sony, JVC and Kenwood DVD/CD players and A/V receivers that are offered for less than $500 combined who VASTLY outperform Bose.As for speakers Amazon carries Polk, JBL and Wharfedale ANY of whom offer loudspeakers with substantially better engineered insides. Most important of all these speakers sound heads and tales better than Bose for around $250 to $1000.Bose is a testament to the power of advertising over product. In many ways it is a fascinating company whose products are based on late 1960's theories of audio using tweeters and woofers that Radio Shack parts outperform (this isn't a joke but has been measured several times by audio enthusiasts).
I was amazed on how fast they shipped my items, it solved a problem I was having with an older PC and adding the additional memory boosted system performance. I plan to be a regular customer with this seller, many thanks for the great service ad great product.
Ilford paper is fantastic for photography and any art media that can be printed. I have used it before with my Canon Pixma and had no problems. I was trying to get to the next level with my photography and art and bought an Epson with pigmented dyes. At 17x14" I thought I was doing great. Until I ordered the paper and found out it could not be used with the pigmented dyes. So now I have big paper that can't be used in either printer. Some of the Ilford can be used with any dyes and inks. Look before you purchase to make sure it is compatible with your printer.
I read thru tons of reviews...almost all of the positive ones came from people who actually own the device and as you guessed it the negative ones were from people who..."Have played around with their friends", don't even own it, or just hate Microsoft so much that they pass judgement without merit. Ok now on to my review...because I own one as well as a 30GB iPod.If you have neither (Zune or iPod) and you want a high capacity music player (>8GB not a flash-based player) and 30GB is your size buy the Zune or even the Zen Vision:M (nice as well but smaller screen so zune is nicer). It is far more flexible of a player than the iPod predominately because of the subscription service (Zune Pass)...something Apple doesn't have. The subscription service is so awesome it is however similar to Yahoo Music Unlimited's to-go and napster to-go service...but Zune doesn't work on their services, other players do such as the Zen. It's an all-you-can-eat monthly program. You pay one flat $15 a month fee and you can put as much music on your Zune as you can fit and pay no more than $15 a month!!! That would only get me 15 Songs on iTunes!!! Plus you can also put as much music as you want on your main pc as well as 2 other...a total of 3 PC from one Subscription!! This is really sweet and cost effective compared to the iTunes setup because they have no subscription plan! That makes probably the biggest different. But even if you don't use the subscription service the Zune is still very nice and offers alot of advantages over the iPod.Second the screen...WOW the iPod screen isn't even close...no argument...period!!! With the screen comes the interface. Once again the Zune kills it. Battery life is the same, sound quality seems to be better on the zune...I plugged both into my bose headphones and tested a handful of the same songs on both units in their native formats (Zune WMA@128 and the iPod in AAC) the Zune sounded better, this is probably subjective and my opinion but I tried hard to tell which one was better and that was the Zune! The Wi-Fi...I can't see myself using right now. You can send a song to another Zune and they can listen to it 3 time within a 3-day period and it's gone. A week would have been better and 5 listen, but I'm sure those idiots at the RIAA had something to do with it!! I hate those guys...and you can quote me! Another difference is the FM tuner...once again the iPod doesn't have it. As for Controls it's a wash...I like both.Now the iPod does do some nice things like Podcasts something currently not available on the Zune...it is in the works. I love Podcast...chalk one up for the iPod...which isn't doing well in this review. Also, the iPod has a handful of games you can load on it..nothing to crazy but the zune has none (currently)...not really a big plus. Accessories the iPod has a ton...none of which I use or none of which are outside of any accessory I can't get for the Zune anyway. So once again...not a big plus. Size the iPod is slightly smaller and slightly lighter...but not that much so not a factor to me.Look I used to love my iPod (I still do) but it has aged and the lack of a subscription program like Zune Pass and a smaller screen just kinda made me feel like apple is missing something as of right now. But then again why do they have to add the subscription service when everyone is still buying it and they hold such a huge market share? But still No FM Tuner, Wi-Fi, big screen. The current iPod generation is approaching 2 years old. Apple is due for a redesign on a great product that has pioneered and industry. As of right now the Zune has it. If you dont have a music player and want something >8GB look no further the Zune is the one...for now! Don't let any fanboy tell you different!!
I have owned one of these SimpleTech 512's for about a year now and it has been hard at work in my Dell AXIM X5 almost every day. The X5 has had a lot of compatibility issues with SD cards and I found that out first hand after I bought it. I have tried several brands of SD cards in my AXIM and the only one that works correctly is the SimpleTech. I saw an article on the internet about the AXIM's problems with SD cards and in the article, the SimpleTech brand was the only one that was said to work well with the AXIM. I purchased my 512 version, plugged it in the X5 and it has been working flawlessly from day one. I would highly recommend the card. Mine has been used constantly and it just keeps going. I have several other SimpleTech products, mostly USB external hard drives, and I have never had a failure of a single one of their products. I believe the company puts a lot of quality into their products and I will continue to buy them.
What can I say but, this burner performs great. I hooked it up in a matter of minutes to my Firewire port and copied my first DVD on the fly in 12 min. 48 seconds. The copy played flawlessly. The price, performance and ease of use make this a 5 star burner.I think other bad reviews didn't need a dvd burner so much as a PC upgrade. You've gotta have a system that is up to the task. I run an Amd Athalon64 X2 4200+, 2.5Gb memory, ATI X800XL 256mb video, Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty Pro, and 250Gb hard drive internal and 280Gb Western Digital external hard drive. My machine has 2 Firewire ports, 6 usb 2.0 ports and memory card reader.My internal DVD burner with light scribe decided to not burn DVD's any longer but, could still play them and burn CD's so I decided to keep it and get a second external burner. I am so glad I made this choice!
update 12/2/11: I moved the review up to four stars, from one. I stopped noticing the hiss (though it is still there) and have decided I like the speakers overall.These speakers will always hiss. You can disconnect the source line, turn off all electronics in the house and they will still hiss. Cheaply designed amp.
I've been using my Zune for months now and I love it! It was so easy to set-up, I don't mind that it's not paper light or as small as other Mp3 players because I really enjoy the larger viewing screen, especially when watching videos and movies on it. It's slips easily into my back pocket when I go for a walk or cut the lawn, or it fits well in the case I bought for it. I use it in my truck since I also bought the Zune accessory kits and also can hook it up to the tv and share things with family members.
I bought these as a replacement to the standard Apple ear buds that come with the iPod. The first day I compared them to the Apple buds and couldn't really tell a difference. But when I actually used them for an extended period of time, I could really tell the difference. I walk 1.5 hours a day and these buds have made my walks much more enjoyable. They have great clarity and dispersion. The bass could be a little better that is why I gave them 4 stars. Buy them, you'll like them. Plus, why would I spend time writing this review if I didn't have a strong opinion.
Best flash in Nikon line up. Small but potent. It can go everywhere in a your pocket.
This item is great for the price, in fact I was pretty impressed by the lens and the zoom.Pros: great zoom, amazing clarity, and very receptive control. Had terrific experience at the Everglades national park with this.Cons: no strap, the covers are really flimsy.
If you want a bag that fits other stuff with it, this is not the one. This bag does fit like a glove though and will allow you to wear on a belt. For a fairly descent sized camera, that's something.
This item works perfect. No problems at all. Well worth the money and I didn't have to buy another dock for my iPhone when I put a bigger case on it.
I had one of these for about a year for backup purposes, and it's been nothing but trouble. I consider myself very knowledgable about electronics, yet it took me few hours to get the software installed and running. Once up, it worked fine for a few weeks - until I had to add another computer to the system. Getting the 2nd comptuer to talk to SC101 was really painful, and I never managed to attach this second machine to the existing partitions on the drive - I had to create a new one.And then I had to disconnect SC101 and move it to a different location... One would think that plugging the device in is all it's needed. No, SC101 constantly complained about the (previously just fine) hard disk. I bought another hard drive, and, of course, that one wasn't good - SC101 couldn't recognise this one either.At the end, I ended up buying a simple USB enclosure where both of my drives worked just fine. So, don't bother with product. If you need network storage, go and buy a real NAS product ($400+). If you a home user looking for backup, go buy USB external drive (or enclosure if you already have a drive), and stay away from this.
As a basic no-nonsense wireless access point this one works very well. The installation was easy and painless. My only complaint, and hence the missing star, is that the range is somewhat limited. The signal becomes a bit inconsistant if the networked computers are on the other side of the house, separated by a few walls. On the whole, it works very well though.
A while back I purchased my wife this camera for Xmas and she was so impressed with it I recently got one for myself. I think for the average person this is a great little camera that will handle most photo situations. Both have been trouble free and a joy to use and we enjoy looking at the results on the computer.
I was one of the unfortunate crowd who got the new MacBook with defective plastic. The hand-rest area turned a strange reddish-brown, and no, it wasn't because we weren't washing our hands. Apple recognizes the problem and replaces the cases for all MacBooks in a certain serial number set.Anyway, after this unfortunate experience, I was paranoid about keeping my computer shiny and new-looking. I bought the Marware Protection pack, and have had it a couple months now. It fits great, covers just the area I wanted, and surprisingly even feels much nicer to the touch than just the computer plastic. A little padding apparently goes a long way. The grey microfiber "keyboard" protector does the job fine, and doubles as a screen cleaner.The downside is that the hand-rest cover doesn't want to stay stuck. I didn't want something that I wouldn't be able to remove, but it looks pretty stupid with the corners peeling up all the time. And no, just pressing them down again doesn't work, they pop up again within seconds. Also, the cover collects dirt and needs to be cleaned occasionally. I'm not sure which is more lame--having a slightly dirty computer or having a dirty protector. I'm considering removing the darn thing and just dealing with a less-than-pristine computer case.
It's apparently luck of the draw with these according to the vcdhelp people. I've been blessed to have received "good" media. Fortunately amazon has a good return policy so I'm not worried. I've gone through three spindles so far without issue.You get what you pay for and true more so with the hardware you buy. If you bought a junk- or bargain basement cheapo burner then expect problems with low cost media in general. If on the other hand you had the good sense to buy a Plextor burner, too, then you can burn on pretty much anything without problems.
This caller ID is terrible. Really can't read it right, and it will about once a month somehow automatically leave your phone off hook until someone tells you about it. It may be days like me before you figure out that people are calling but you are not receiving the calls because of this unit... Complete junk.
This is a simple solution, to a simple problem, how to keep an honest person honest.Great to stop the snatch and flee but I suppose a determined burgaler wouldn't have much problem. That certain relative that has dependancies won't find it so easy to abscond with while you go to the powder room. Product is just as represented simple functional and inexpensive. I use it in conjunction with a case with lock and dog choke coller. If it does anythng it gives me some measure of peace of mind.
The handlebar mount works well and holds the gps securelyin place. I didn't give it 5stars because if the latch release get full of sand or dirt its a hard to get it to release the gps unit from the bar clamp
I bought the RM202 mainly for its compact size and to blend in with an all Polk 5.1 system. It replaces a Sony center speaker which was there mainly becaise it has the same logo as the Sony projection TV, though the sound quality of the Sony speaker has never been satisfactory.The RM202 is a much better speaker. Like all Polk speakers, it is well-built. Smartly sized, it produces very good sound; dialogue is clear, sound is warm enough and works very well with the rest of the Polk speakers. I especially like its smooth appeareance.I generally like to maintain an understated appeareance of the speakers to go with the rather conservative look of the Sony RPTV. To this end the Polk speakers, including the RM202, are terrific. They are also excellent for both music and movies for what I need.Very good product at a great price. Ordering experience at Amazon is very good as always.Highly recommended.
Case is padded and perfect size for my external drive, with a pouch to put the USB cable. Delivery fast.
This is a great bag, it folds down to about the size of a small book when I put it away, and in use it will easily fit a "Patterson" type tank and all the tools you need to load the film.I use this bag for process loading 35mm, and 120 film and also for re-spooling 120 to 620 and I always have plenty of room to work in it. I have used Stainless tanks, and Paterson type tanks in this bag with no problems.Don't cheep out and get a smaller bag, you will just end up buying this bag later.
I have applied this product to a Creative Zen Vision M 30 Mp3 player and to a Sanyo cell phone.Extremely difficult to align when trying to apply to either Mp3 players, Cell phones and most likely to PDA's.If you get even the tiniest bit of your fingerprint on the tacky side... that's it, it will show up and look terrible.In addition, if the most minescule bit of dust gets on the tacky side... or alternatively on the item you try to apply it to, while you try to apply it, that's it... it will show up and look terrible.Very hard to get air bubbles out even using the supplied "plastic squeegee"Forget trying to re-position the Shield once it's on... it can be done, but stretches as you try to take it off.... then it really looks TERRIBLE! If you use the supplied little bottle of liquid as the instructions suggest, that makes it EVEN MORE IMPOSSIBLE to re-position or, get it off completly.The materiel does resist scratches better than anything on the market that I have tried, but unless you work with it in an absolutely "DUST FREE" area, use a "tweezer not your fingers" to hold it... and don't use the liquid they instruct you to use..... you will just be wasting the money you paid for this OVERPRICED item.
I keep seeing reviews about this being the best camera for the AMATUER. The pros at national newspapers and magazines were using this level camera three years ago. Moving up to the 5D won't make you a better photographer. I've sold plenty of photos with this camera. I sold plenty of photos with an old 3.1 megapix Olympus I had as my first digital camera.Really don't worry so much about the camera. Buy some good lenses, take a class, learn to work with subjects, look at the light...Often you don't have to be the best phographer, you just need to be the best photographer THERE when it comes to news and events.
The Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card allows me to capture more video. I almost maxed this card out with 2.5 hors of video and many pictures. The class 6 speed was nice when I went to upload the files to the computer. It was faster than the class 4 that I was using previously. The product came before the expected delivery date.
I got this solar filter for my powerseeker 127. For all telescope owners, I really do recommend this as daytime astronomy is about as fun as nighttime astronomy. With this, you can observe sunspots and enjoy solar eclipses without going blind. Although the filmsy look of this filter might cause you to think this tears easily, I have to tell you that it is not true and is in fact very durable. It does not break like glass does and is much lighter. After trying this on my telescope, I can tell you that the images are wonderful and have extremely good contrast. For the price, it is definitely worth it.
This speaker is just what was missing from my system. Makes great reproduction of the mids. This was the best purchase made, only problem was that I didn't make this the first speaker I purchased. If you want to hear voice in true to life sound, this speaker does it!!! Also reproduces great music tonesA great add to my system from Yamaha. (Buy It)
These cable are very cheaply made. WIthin a small amount of use, the jacket will disconnect form the connector. You'll also probably break the locking clip within a few months.
I did not have any problem with these; however, expensive cables show mover crispier image that this one ! Good on sounds also.
This Directv's first attempt at creating a dvr. Previously they used TiVO's technology and branded it with their name. We purchased one when our first dvr looked like it was failing and we've been sorry ever since. The software to run the dvr is overly complicated:*It's hard to switch between favorite lists - requires about 5 steps.*In a season pass, selecting only "first run" episodes makes no difference - they all record.*Also in a season pass, the dvr will decide on it's own which episodes to record - and not inform you. For instance, it will record every practice, qualifying, Busch, trucks, and Sports Car broadcast, but not the actual Nextel Cup event itself.*The delay between screens can be up to 10 seconds after pressing a button on the remote.When calling for support on these issues, we've been told that they know about all its problems, that they're all software related, and that a fix will be at least 2 months in coming.I don't know about Directv's other dvr, but we will be replacing this dvr with an older one that WORKS, shooting it with a couple .45 rounds, beating it with a sledge hammer, boxing it up, and sending it back to Directv.
Wondering why this is so cheap? Simply because it doesn't work! The audio jack's size is not standard, meaning your sound will be distorted.
I've seen these same speakers at major retailers and superstores for $50 more. The sound quality and the full range and depth of the bass from the sub woofer fills my room. Now I'm wondering how much better they would sound if I had a better sound card. Buy these you won't be sorry.
I've owned the Logitech X-230s for several years and have always been more than pleased with their performance. They're easily the best sounding speakers in their price range. When it came time to buy another set of speakers for a second computer, I went searching for a new set of X-230s, but in my search I saw that there was a newer X-240 line of speakers, comparably priced. I assumed that I would be getting nearly the same or better sound quality out of a newer generation of my X-230s, but when they arrived the next day (amazon prime has changed my life) I was sorely disappointed.The sound quality is lacking significantly compared to the X-230s, and no matter what I did to my sound settings on my computer and the bass level on the subwoofer, I could not get away from the muddled mid-range tones. The highs are quite tinny and the speakers put out almost nothing in the lower range, instead relying on the subwoofer to do all the low-end sound. Even with my the subwoofer turned all the way down on the X-230, you still get fairly deep tones, but not so with the X-240s. If you turn the sub all the way down, you're left with speakers that sound no better than the ones Dell throws in free with your purchase of a discount computer.Just to make sure there wasn't a problem with the computer I hooked it up to, like a bad setting in the sound card properties making the output sound hideous, I swapped computers that the X-230 and X-240 were connected to. Sure enough, the X-240 still sounded awful while the X-230s still put out that beautifully clear, rich tone that I've always expected from them.About the subwoofer. The cone is a standard paper cone, which is no big deal, but I'm very bothered by the fact that it is not protected in any way. There is no cover for the cone itself, which is located on the outer side of the bottom panel. The legs raise it off the ground a little bit, but heaven help you if the sub gets knocked over or something gets kicked underneath it. The X-230 features an extremely sturdy metal cover over its cone and it is very well protected, and has survived numerous bumps and kicks over the years.The only advantage this speaker has over the x-230s is the little MP3 player port, if you can even really call it that, mostly just a cheap plastic stand which just requires more space on your desk, and requires you to run more wires... Great if you're into that sort of thing!So my best advice is to get theLogitech x-230instead of the x-240 if you're looking for great sound from an inexpensive 2.1 package.
This is my third pair of these. The first pair wore out after almost a year of constant use. Lost the second pair, so re-purchased these, as they have great sound, good comfort, and considering the amount of use, are fairly durable. First pair had one of the channels go out, but after a considerable amount of wear & tear. Considering comfort and sound, these are a good buy. Yes there are more durable models, better sounding phones, but you WILL pay much more to get them.Sony MDR-A35G S2 Sports Headphones with Sweat Guard Mechanism
Prints great pictures, very easy to use, I would highly recommend this printer.
Pros:Great SoundGreat SoundGreat SoundGreat SoundGreat SoundCheapEasy to modCons:Bass is more accurate = quieter than you might be used toPlastic scratches easily, no caseIncluded adapter is a bit awkward to use with iPodOverall an amazing deal. I love mine. Get some.
I ordered my lens online used (excellent condition) for $349. I tried it out last night at my son's high school volleyball game. High school gyms are notorious for bad lighting. I have the Nikon D5100, and I was able to take great action shots at 1/500 sec. The Auto-ISO cranked it to 6400. There's some noise, but even with, I'm very pleased with the photos.The autofocus was very fast. I used 3D tracking mode and it did a great job.I've uploaded some photos as examples.
Bought the Garmin nuvi 360 for my wifes car, I have the 660. It's the right size for her car, works great and see use's it alot for the bluetooth. The bluetooth works great with her phone, have had no problems at all.
I too was enticed by the relatively low price ($40 Can). I brought it home, set it up and put in a DVD. Right away, I noticed something wasn't right when the player would "jump ahead" to Chapter 2 instead of starting at the beginning of the disc. It did this with several DVD's. My next complaint was the freeze-ups and pixellation on the screen. Sometimes the unit seemed to "get stupid" and wouldn't respond to the remote. That, along with reading these other reviews, was enough to convince me to pack everything back up and return it to Wal*Mart. Not surprisingly, the customer service rep said that a TON of these things came back for the same reasons. Live and learn I guess. Stay away. Typical mass-market junk. I'm going to try a Toshiba or Sony or something else. Caveat Emptor. Don't be enticed by the low price and small size. You get what you pay for and I gurantee you'll be sorry.
I work in a datacenter and with all the noise from the air conditioners and server fans, it's extremely difficult to hear and be heard on the phone. I struggled with many headsets until I remembered this Plantronics set that I used many years ago while working in a call center.I took a gamble and ordered this model with the noise cancelling mic and WOW! With the versatip plugged into your ear it completely blocks out all background noise so you can hear the other party clearly. Even standing right in front of the server rack with the AC blowing, on the other end all that background noise is reduced to a quiet hush. I wish I'd bought it a year ago!Just be aware that this headset has the Plantronics quick disconnect on the end of the cord. To plug it into a phone you will need the other half of the cord, the amplified base, or an adapter of some type. In my case, I paired it up with the "quick disconnect to 2.5mm" adapter for about $10 and it plugs right in on my cordless as well as my desktop phone as it also has a headset jack.
"Million-Dollar Looks for $100" - Analog w/digital display receivers do not have the stability of digital phase-locked loop (PLL) receivers.I opened up the back of the radio, before returning it to RadioShack - it was mostly hollow inside, very cheap, low-grade plastic, and with 1960s-grade electronics. The front filter and band switches and tuning knob are flimsy. When putting the radio back together, I was very careful not to over-tighten/cross-thread the screws, but as soon as, one of the screws started to tighten down, the plastic started to crack. Because of the very cheap quality construction, the radio is very light-out-of-the-box, until the 4 "D" size batteries are inserted.The filters do a minimal job and only muffle the very good audio. The RF gain control can always be set on maximum, so it only acts like a DX/LOC switch. Even the newer model drifts off the tuned frequency, despite a kludged fix, that only causes ergonomic problems - once a frequency locks on, it still drifts, causing one to have to retune way past the desired frequency, to break the lock. The S350 has significant tuning backlash, which is partly responsible for the frequency drift. There are images all over the SW bands, being a cheap, single-conversion superhet. There are no station memories, so anytime the band selection changes, the radio has to be retuned to the desired frequency. The speaker grill is plastic, the digital readout is low-resolution, the antenna doesn't lock into place, and the carrying handle is cheap, smelly, imitation-leather.Instead, I bought a Radio Shack AM/FM (for AM DXing) model 12-898 for $25; it has digital PLL tuning (prevents drifting), DX/LOC switch, hi/low tone switch, 3" speaker with metal speaker grill, internal ferrite-bar antenna, lock switch, 20 station memory, almost as sensitive as the S350, and much better quality - even the antenna locks into place.Don't be fooled by the "Grundig" name - it used to be made in Germany, but is now made in China, by Tecsun/Eton. Check out the Tecsun/Eton brand of this radio on Amazon (same junk), and show, "lowest rating first", also, look at the reviews for Grundig G2000A. Tecsun/Eton is becoming known for marketing jazzy, pretty radios that are poor quality/performers; they bought the rights to market products, under the "Grundig" name, hoping consumers will think they are still made in Germany.With all that being said, with the restructuring of the 50K watt clear-channel AM stations, in the 1980s, AM DXing is not what it used to be, in the 1960s and 1970s. For example, many stations out West now have to use directional antennas, that cannot be picked up on the East Coast. All the hype about the CCradio, Superadio III, and S350 being, "DX machines", is nonsense, and with the clear-channel situation, certainly not worth the extra expense. With the Radio Shack receiver, I can easily pick up WWL 870 New Orleans (1000 miles), WHO 1040 Des Moines(900 miles), WABC 770 New York, and my favorite, WLW 700 Cincinnati - same as the S350. These stations can easily be picked up with standard car radios.For just, as little as $30 more, one could purchase the Sony ICF-SW7600GR instead, with digital PLL tuning, dual-conversion, SSB, and synchronous detection; or, for $45 + $20 S&H;, off Ebay.com, one could purchase a new Degen 1103 with digital PLL tuning, dual-conversion, and SSB (the S350 has none of the above).
I ordered cat6 cable by belkin and not only did it arrived quick but when i opened the box it was in retail packaging, and for less then half what everyone else wanted for bulk no name stuff.
I had another external a La Cie? I believe and the back up hardware it came with was not very user friendly and then it broke on top of it. I've had this for a couple of weeks and so far it's working great and came with really easy to use software...
Received before I expected. Product was so easy to use even a 67 year old grandfather was able to download folders of photos of kids and grand kids,then mail them the amazing tiny 'flash drives' for their permanent enjoyment. What fun! What's next??Grandpa Mitch
I'm an avid gamer. I use my headsets for realtime voice communication as well as in lieu of speakers (I game in my living room a lot and don't like the computer to drown out everything else that's happening).Pros:Good sound qualityGood microphone pickupCons:Tight on the ears, even with the "soft" earpadsPoorly designed 'mute' button comes on accidentally all too oftenHad two units fail within 30 days of purchaseIt's that last line that compels me to write a review. I picked up two of these headsets on the same weekend, one for myself and one for my girlfriend. Both units worked great right out of the box, no complaints at all about them - until now, just outside thirty days after purchase. My gf's headset has had the entire right speaker short out, while mine has developed a problem with the wiring in the oversized button console. Half the time my headset won't transmit now; the other half, I send either an incredibly loud burst of static, or I get normal voice output. I can't seem to control what's happening with it.I'm tempted to break out some wire-cutters and remove the button console from the center of the headset wire. I don't use it anyway. I don't know if that will fix the problem or irrevocably destroy the headset, though as time goes on, I'm caring less and less about the ultimate outcome. Something must be done.I'll probably spend a few more dollars and go for a higher end headset next time.
When this moniter doesn't pick up interference with our own and the neighbors' cordless phones and other things, it is great - extrememly sensitive and clear. We have had to go shopping for another model with a higher frequency because most days there is so much interference all you hear is static or a high-pitched screaching sound. It was a lesson to us...shop for one that uses the highest frequency you can find. May not be an issue for those who live far away from others, I'm not sure.
Most GPS units seem to be designed for either field or automobile requirements, but I was looking for one that could work well in both environments. This model was consistently reviewed near the top for features and reliability, and did not disappoint. I have connected it (USB) to my laptop and navigated using Streets & Trips; worked flawlessly, got a good satellite fix even inside the SUV. Handheld on the trail (hiking. etc.) it keeps its satellite fix even in an evergreen forest, and its accuracy for geocaching is unbeatable. Highly recommended if you want one GPS that will work in your vehicle and on the trail.
To be fair, this lens does what it was designed to do very well, so if the zoom range is what you are looking for then you will love it. I actually returned this unit and went with the 18-200MM lens because I thought it was worth the extra money to be able to take up close pictures as well as to be able to zoom on objects further away - I got tired of switching out this lens when I wanted to take pictures of subjects up close. I am giving this product three stars only because I disliked changing the lens [which exposes the camera innards to dust and increases the risk of damage because of frequent changes or the risk of dropping something] and having to carry another lens to take up close pictures. But if you are looking for a lens with this focal range it would be a 5 star product.
New cars have funky sized speakers in all places. These adapters solved that problem and allowed me to mount some very good Pioneer speakers for a much better sound.
Exceptional, fantastic, more than you can possibly expect for this price. It's not absolute perfection, but how close to perfect do you need to get? Michael Reichmann's reviews will tell you a lot more than I can in 1,000 words:www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sony828.shtmlwww.luminous-landscape.com/essays/cognative.shtmlThe only thing I would add to his comments is: get a polarizing filter! For $30 you can fix almost all chromatic abberation (CA)and blooming, which most consumers can't even find in these pictures. Thank you Sony for making a digicam that will take filters! And if the high-ISO noise bothers you and you can't avoid using high ISO numbers (why not?), buy Noise Ninja for $29 and clean it up quickly and easily. But these issues only come up when compared to professional digital SLR backs. You won't see the F828 compared to any other "regular" digital camera because there just is no comparison. This is, as of January 2004, as good as it gets. Unless you're willing to trade your car for a camera...
Speaker wire for a good price. What are you waiting for? You won't be able to hear anything without it. Buy it. Just make sure you measured right.
I have been using the E-VOLT E 500 now for 1 year, and I have to say this is the greatest camera I have ever owned. I have had no trouble with learning the menu of the camera and the functions are great. I shoot a lot in "Manual mode" and just like any other high end camera, when properly set, you can capture great images. The lenses are fantastic!! But remember, this camera is not necessarily just a point and shoot camera. It also has the ability to capture professional quality images. When using JPG format, select the lowest compression possible to ensure the greatest quality images. And if you are a serious photographer, use a tri-pod with any camera you are using! This is definately a great buy.
I set this up on a PC running XP in less than 5 minutes. Just follow the installation directions on the card for XP. In summary, plug in the USB cord and the XP installation wizard asks for the CD to install the driver. Next you type some requested information on security settings and you are up and running.I'm using a Linksys wireless access point located about 50 feet away on a lower floor. This is a lot easier than running CAT5 cable all over your house. Very good connection speed. Great product, highly recommended.
Great workout earphones, stays put and withstands all the sweating I do! Only wish the cord was so squirmy.
This thing worked like a charm. We used it to lug around our portable dvd player on a monster road trip from Ohio to Florida. It has a unique hanging system that is easy to put up so that kids/people in the backseat can watch movies. It held tight and never slipped as it was hanging between the driver and passenger seats. My only critical critique is that it's a little hard to plug power cables and headphone jacks into the sides. We have an 8.5" player (this fits up to 9") which made for a snug/tight squeeze to put those components in. It's also tough to change dvd if you are in the front seat and your kids don't know how to work ejecting/powering up or down the device while sitting in the back seat/have fallen asleep. But if they are awake and old enough teach them how to do it and you will be just fine!
The seller wasted no time to fill my order. The item ordered was in perfect condition. I would definetly order from this seller again if the need arises. Thank you.....for you prompt delivery!
i got this overpriced alarm clock because it is modern looking and white so it fits into my house design very well, it was fine for a few months.however, NOW every other day it totally resets itself. just like BAM the alarm is gone the time restarts. the battery backup has been replaced so thats not the issue.its simply faulty.and if your normal like me you dont keep reciepts so there is no way to go through the BS forms you have to fill out to pay the shipping for memorex to get a warranty replacement.now ill have to go around knowing i wasted alot of money on a POS alarm clock and at the same time remember to never buy memorex products again.
Hi.I've had a Coolpix 775, a Coolpix 995, the Canon Powershot S30 and now this one. The camera I liked the most (before this one) was the Coolpix 995, but it was way too bulky. The Powershot is a cool camera, but it doesn't feel the same, and the macros suck. This new Coolpix is smaller (not as a Powershot, but still small), stronger (all metal, cool!), and has 4 megapixels. It takes really awesome macros and has even more options than the 995. Who can ask for more?
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Reference for this item are my Zeiss Dailyt 10x40B T* and Barska 7x42, both are roof prism binoculars armored water resistant/proof. Tripod is a Slik U212 Universal. Product was compared to similar binocular tripod adaptors by Leica and Zeiss via Amazon and the web, no actual physical/hands-on comparison because of the lack of local retail.Pros: Quality construction of top grain cow hide body with treaded metal female 1/4" post. Weaved nylon straps (2) with Velcro. Velcro is also on body. Compact when laid flat. Binocular type/size range is good from roof prism 40/42 mm objective lens to perhaps porro 50 mm objective lens. Life expectancy appears good to excellent. Made in the USA.Cons: Rather cumbersome and slow dismount of binocular from adaptor. As mentioned in another posting Velcro positioning could benefit modification, I chose to add more Velcro on the body. Lower binocular size limit appears to be roof prisms with objective lenses of 40/42 mm, using a smaller roof prism binocular may be problematic.Comparison with Leica Stabilite and Zeiss adaptors/adapters. Leica appears to be the least universal of the three adaptors by using a plastic base plate with two grooves/channels, one for each barrel of the binocular. One groove appears to be rather specific for a 40/42 mm roof prism binocular barrel while the other groove is wider for compensation of ocular spacing of the barrels. This adaptor may not work with a porro. Zeiss is perhaps the most universal of the three adaptors having a curved base. It also raises and offsets the binocular from the tripod. Dismounting of binocular from adaptor from both adaptors appears to be superior to that of the Nikon. Both appear to use straps of rubber/plastic with questionable long term life.Conclusion: Modified adaptor by lengthening Velcro strips on body of adaptor by adding self adhesive Velcro strips of about 2.5" to each of the two Velcro strips on body of adaptor. Adaptor will still work without this modification with my binoculars of 40/42 mm objective lens but strap will hang loose, aesthetic. The additional Velcro helps improve the hold on the binoculars.Dedicating a Slik quick release post to the Nikon adaptor will enable quick dismount of the binocular and adaptor as an assembly. The addition of a ball head to the tripod can increase height of the binocular/adaptor assembly by a few inches.Overall I find this product to be good and better if your willing to tinker a bit.
I was very disapointed by the fact that this printer is not compatible with any palm OS 5 enhanced devices (such as the Zire series, or tungsten sreies) Bummer. So if you have an older handheld with below 3.0 OS or if you have higher than 3.5 it simply won't work! I hope this information helps you.I really have no Idea what the printer is like considering I can't use it perhaps I van someday
I purchased this for my boyfriend because this old one broke. The sound quality isn't as great as it could be, but I figured that would be the case. It does the job it needs to do very well and for the price, you just can't beat it.
I purchased these speakers to replace one door speaker that started to sound bad in my SUV. Needless to say after installing this I was almost ready to re-install my factory one. The speaker looks nice, but the sound is hampered by a rattle that the speaker gives off when any "real power" is applied. The sound is quite annoying to me.
The bass is boomy, loose, and overpowering with no way to adjust it. These speakers are NOT worth the money IMO. If you listen to anything with a decent bassline the song will be ruined by the speakers trying to overcompensate for their lack of size. Usually a Bose fan, but I'm pretty disappointed with these.
Excellent camcorder with a lot of feartures. Bravo to Panasonic hardware engineers. However, I spent entire weekend in trying to connect camcorder to Motion DV. Instructions in English are made from direct computer translation from Japanese, so it is very hard. French version a little better. No a clear expalnation between USB and IEEE connection options. As the result, you will do a false step in installation, then you will be not able to desinstall Motion DV, you will need to manipulate your registry files and so on. Finally I gave up and installed Premiere LE from my last camcorder which was working immediately with all features.
This is my first review on amazon.I am frankly stunned too see the piece of sticker,plastic that I got after paying 13$.I have absoluterly no idea how they guys can claim a piece of sticker protects your ipod from scratches.Only time will tell if this thing promises to do the Job it claims it does.Folks this looks and is very much the piece of plastic you peeled of the IPOD's face when you bought it and took it out of the case.
The first Lenmar battery I bought held a charge for at least 4 hrs. I had it about a year or so and when it died I decided to order another. I'm lucky if this one lasts 2 hrs. So you actually take your chances when ordering. My laptop is old and I didn't want to go for the cost of an Apple battery
I purchased this product along with the Ipod Nano and the Nike Shox shoes and I absolutely love it. I used to be an avid runner (7-10 miles a day) and was looking for something to motivate me to get back to it. I purchase these products from amazon and recieved them 4 days ago. After calabrating the sport kit and getting used to the shoes I have to report that it works as advertised.The Nike + iPod sport kit works great and is so much more then a pedometer that some previous reviewers remarked. And I really like that I can track all my progress online at the Nike site (free of charge).I'm glad that Nike and Apple came together to help motivate more people get out and exercise for a reletatively inexpense price (well the price of the sport kit that is).I would recommend this for anybody who would want to take up walking or running.
It took me longer to get this sucker out of the package than it did start using it. I already had the mouse settings on my notebook configured the way I like them, so I just plugged it in to the USB port and started using it. No set up or drivers required.The way that the cord wraps around the base is very convenient. It is a great little notebook mouse.Over the years I have found that Logitech is a name that I can trust for pointing devices. They always have a great product and the prices are very reasonable.
I bought this memory card on June 2008.The delivery arrived in time and I've inserted the Memory card in my Olympus camera and worked ok.
The Logitech extreme 3D Pro doesn't just look good, It feels good! This joystick fits your hand and positions buttons in easy to reach locations that aren't on top of your hand all the time. When in motion, the stick is fluid and has perfect tension and push. I have yet to try this product in a combat simulator, so the trigger is currently brake but it works great in Flight Simulator and has helped me fly my Terran Republic Galaxy like a Professional. The control level exhibited by this joystick has allowed me to execute many a roadkill on unarmed craft. I am really happy with this item through and through, after all, it really looks great next to my Razer Blackwidow Ultimate!
It's a great case but it's not black. It's what they call metallic bronze (which is actually medium gray, not very &quot;bronze&quot; at all!}. Please change your description so that other's don't get stuck with a case they don't want. It does have quick release drive bays which is great.
Works as intended. I got no complaints. It charges, powers my laptop, and does everything a laptop battery should do. Can't tell difference between original and this one. 5/5
As the previous reviewer stated, these melt very easily from the heat of the flash.
I looked at other monitors, like the Samsung, which can be rotated for real document layout. But with the wide >20" screen--with acute angle--ViewSonic makes the argument one can set two documents side-by-side and the physical screen rotation becomes a moot point. As other reviewers mention the monitor is indeed bright and its refresh rate is more than adequate. This could be a keeper for many years to come.
Pro:Great earbuds.Great two step bass sounds.Great soundEasy to control an learn.Size is ok.Batteries life can last 10+ hours by using two 1600mah rechargeable batteries.Anti-shock improved (I hate EXP201, what a junk of the anti-skip system, cannot walk fluently) EXP301 is better, you can carry it do little jogging, no problem on walking.Con:The price is high, compares to EXP201. With this price I can add [$$$]get a Sony D-cj01 or TDK mojo or others have IDs tags.As above no ID tags and back-light.Annoying resume and hold button.[...]
Really good headphones with amazing bass. its pretty weak when it comes to rock/metal songs though but still an amazing product.Ps. from what i can tell it looks like the hinges can easily snap/break off if u don't take good care the headphones.
If you have an existing LAN, this &quot;router&quot; will NOT work. Linksys'idea of a LAN is a bunch of computers with network cards. If you have an existing LAN with IPs for each machine you might as well throw all IPs away except one.The support was terrible. It took me over the &quot;return time&quot; to finally figure out it wouldn't work for my LAN. The support staff are rude and only knowlegeable about how they want you to set it up.
I always use UV filters to protect my lenses. This one is on my new 55mm-250mm canon lens and will stay there forever.
The instruction manual on the IOGEAR web site finally solved my problem - the "USB" ports on the device aren't actually USB ports. They take a USB plug, but they don't pass the entire signal - they replicate keyboard and mouse ports, and don't allow combinations to pass all data. Skip this switch if your mouse and keyboard are on one USB cable, or you are using a wireless mouse/keyboard combo. It wouldn't even work with a wireless keyboard plugged into the KEYBOARD port and a wired mouse plugged into the MOUSE port. That's right, separate ports - should have tipped me off!
This is absolutely the best FM transmitter on the market! I had already tried one by Belkin and it was awful. The battery went dead quickly and the signal was not strong. I heard more static than anything. I did some research on the PodFreq and decided to spend the $50. It works great! The signal is strong, there are no batteries to mess with and you can charge your iPod and upload songs to it through the base of the dock, without taking it out. I think previous models didn't have a cover for the screen but this one does. I'm about to go on a 10 hour road trip and I look forward to having it with me.
Great little gadget. Very easy to install software and and download pics.Would recommend this product.
Horrible lifetime. The audio is great, yes, but it just won't last. I'm careful and it lasted 7 months. Wires started to become exposed, just like others are saying.You can clearly see the lack of any reinforcements in the pictures... It screams "fragile". There are other phones with good audio out there at this price point. Stay away from this one if you value your hard earned money.About the audio... of course I don't need to tell anything. It's very good for the price, like people are saying. Look at good review places that will tell much more than I could.
The adapter fit great!!! it added a little length too! I don't know if it was the cheap radio I put it into, but I still don't get Kxci a little sad, but I think it is the radio. . . I would buy this again!!!
I have only had this drive running for about 3 weeks now but so far am very satisfied with it. I have had several Western Digital drives before and for the most part have been dependable. The only problem I have with the purchase is the way the product was packaged and shipped, in a box with a air filled shipping pillow. The drive itself was in the typical static bag, but otherwise no protection.
The mouse is excellent. It works well and has a quality feel to it. It's scaled for child-sized hands - the scroll wheel is too far back to roll comfortably with adult fingers. It puts out a lot of light and stays lit even when my computer is on standby. I gave this combination a rating of 1 because of the keyboard. The keys seem to snag on one another and I can't type a single paragraph without several failed keystrokes. It has a cheesy feel and is of poorer quality than any cheap keyboard I've used. The mouse is available separately at this site and others.
Works as advertised.It isn't really loud though. No one is going to take notice when this goes off. Most cell phones are louder.But if you are in tune with the sound, you will know when it goes off.It is very compact. I actually bought this to catch someone stealing food from our work refrigerator. I hid the alarm in a sub sandwich. Needless to say, this helped catch the culprit was caught and doesn't work there any more. With the help of video you should have seen her drop the sandwich when it started to beep!
When the Canon Elph APS camera came out, I thought it was amazing. Compact, lots of features, great quality pictures. But now that I have the S110, I find I'm using it as my primary camera. Compact, lots of features, very user friendly, great quality pictures--AND the convenience of being able to pick and choose the digital pictures I want! My poor APS is now collecting dust.I've also had digital pics developed off of Ofoto and they've come out great. The options on their site are a bit limited, (and I hope they expand print options). But I have yet to be disappointed!
I purchased a WACCA warranty and discovered it would not be of value for the item I purchesed.They have a 30 day refund policy.I have spent most of the 30 days receiving "You will hear from us in two days."My review is to carefully consider ANY extended service or extended warranty policy but don't expect WACCA to respond.They can have the $24 because it is more effort to get the refund they guarantee.
It's a lightweight backpack for a single camera or video camcorder with a separate compartment on the top for extra clothes, towel, baseball cap, water bottle, snacks, first-aid kit etc. The bottom padded compartment can be divided into 3 parts if desired. It's roomy enough to hold a SLR with a standard lens, a flash and a photobank (portable harddisk drive to transfer pictures from memory cards), a small handy airpump and spare batteries. There are 2 zippered small pockets inside the top compartment to store memory cards, pens, notepad, cleaning tissue, pda, etc. A large zippered pocket on the outside of the top compartment can store sunglasses, gloves, compass, cellular phone, etc. The material is water-resistant and the price is very reasonable.
Excellent sevice and products, 100% recomended, if i will need other product of iliketronic, i will buy with complete security and trust. No dude.
I upgraded from a Visor Deluxe to the Prism and am glad I did. I was concerned with the Lithion Ion battery and concerned it wouldn't power my MP3 springboard player long enough, but it has played w/o any noticable power drain at all. The battery counter goes down less with the Prism than with the Deluxe on Alkaline batteries.The only negative technical things to say are: 1) The screen has an annoying habit of &quot;blinking&quot; -- as if a refresh is occuring. This is not the same as flickering under certain lighting conditons (to which Handspring has released an adjustible fix) -- this is like the screen turns off for a fraction of a second and then &quot;blinks&quot; back in. It's very very fast, like when you might catch your TV blinking if you watch it from a 45 degree angle out of the corner of your eye.)The color blows the existing Palm devices out of the water. Pictures are very sharp and clear for a 160x160 screen.I like the faster processor too.
Awesome sound. Very clean in a way you can feel it!!! I cranked it up the other night and my thought it was thundering outside.
I bought this item for my very tech savy son. He downloaded the software onto his computer, which has Windows Vista, and Windows Media player 11. After several attempts he was never able to put any music on the thing. The product registration still won't go away from the screen of the computer after removing the software. I sent it back and bought the more expensive but more familiar ipod. He's not had any problem with the ipod. I don't know why the Zen didn't work. But I am grateful that Amazon took the Zen back and refunded the full purchase price. I give them 5 stars for that!
I have a 3-year old D-Link wireless G router in my basement. I installed this PCI card in a PC located 1 level above. I get a "very good" signal or 4 out of 5 bars. I can get an "excellent" signal for my laptop in the same spot, but the card was $50. So getting a "very good" signal through 1 level of floor is a great deal for $25. I imagine if I had a better router to meet the card halfway, that I could get an excellent signal from that same spot.
This is a great product. I have an awesome old school Autotech Amp with no crossover selections, these did the trick.I actually ended up buying the 50 hertz set in the end, only because it worked best with my sub set up.Basically it restricts any frequencies that are higher than you would want going to a subwoofer, so you get bass only.Perfect fix, better than buying a $150 crossover.I will buy these again when needed....
I order these regularly because earbuds fall out of my ears when I run. I like the fit of these, but they only last about 6 months and then stop working. (In my experience.) I can't find any others that will stay put while running though, so I keep buying them.
When we opened up the box all ready to install on Saturday morning, there was quite a bit of damage to the fixture! The lower wooden frame had several, VERY noticeable chips and scrapes in the wood. One of the chips looked like someone attempted a clumsy repair but without success. Ok, this is going to go on display in my kitchen? Reluctantly, I arranged a return with Amazon. I was reluctant because we had already removed the existing fixture. Minor notes: 1. The color of the wood has an unstained, natural look not the warm brown as shown in the photo. 2. There were several nuts, bolts and washers (never found one washer) rattling around in the box that had to be retrieved from the packaging, inner boxes, etc. The reason I am telling you this is don't hastily throw out the packaging; there might be some hardware stuck to it. 3. The customer service line is only active for live help Monday through Friday. Maybe open the box during the week in case there is a problem that they might be able to actually help you with such as a missing bolt.
This is a good camera case but man, it's a tight fit. No way extra batteries will fit in this.
Grocery List OrganizerThis is a great product. Has a strong magnet that stays put on the refrigerator. Has a huge list of common grocery items, but personal choices can be programmed. Prints the list when you're ready to shop. Can include errands on list. Has good voice recognition. Much easier than trying to keep a written list.
This product is flimsy and tends to become lose the more you use it. Made from very cheap materials, so it is definitely not a good value for the price. BEWARE - IF YOU RETURN THIS ITEM YOU WILL ONLY GET 50% OF YOUR MONEY BACK. THIS VENDOR HAS A HEAVY RE-STOCKING THAT IS NOT ADVERTISED WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE ITEM.
This meter so far has worked great and my husband likes it very much. It is a very basic kit and the price was fair and it was free shipping which i also hope to get when buying on line.
I bought this card at the same time as my new laptop, a Gateway P4. Installation with XP Pro was a snap, it immediately recognized my wireless network (I'm using a Linksys wireless router/hub in my basement connected to a cable modem.) Signal quality in the rooms where it will be used is excellent, and I haven't had a single problem.The indicator lights could be brighter... on a bright day it's hard to see if you're connected or not... but other than that, it's excellent!
I have used ICOM IC-4008A FRS-type radios for the past several years and wanted an output power upgrade for distance. The black ("graphite") T5820 units were on special, and after the rebate I paid $60 for the pair.Thay have been satisfactory for all the uses I have, with one modification and one upgrade. The upgrade was to install the rechargeable battery packs, which allowed me to do the modification, which was sealing the hole in the battery compartment cover.The Motorolas have worked for me during beach and boating use, and during hiking. They have been used in the rain and occasionally splashed with no harm done. The speakers are made from polymer and sealed around their periphery (according to the factory guy I talked to) and the battery compartment cover has a rubber gasket, which is hard to see since it is black on black. This leaves the hole in the battery compartment cover. The hole allows the cover's latch to be opened, but also is an entry point for water. I solved this by going to the nicad rechargeable batteries (so the batteries do not have to be changed frequently) and also attaching a piece of black vinyl electrician's tape over the latch hole and past the bottom edge of the cover a bit. This closes the hole and keeps the battery compartment cover from falling off if the unit is dropped.With these changes, the radios are great for my purposes. I have obtained about 3 miles over the water - they may go further, but I haven't had a way to test them over 3 miles.I like them so much that I am buying another pair with the nicad battery option.
THE LENGTH IT TOOK TO PROCESS THIS ITEM WAS BEYOND LONG. I ORDERED THIS ON MARCH 31ST HOPING TO HAVE IT WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE HERE BY TODAY, THE 9TH. GUESS I WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL MONDAY TO GET MY LENS.. AWESOME
For anyone that travels or wants to share TV signal, Slingbox is a must. Access your TIVO to watch your live or recorded programs or program your TIVO remotely. Can have unavailable programming like Big Ten Network accessed by one remote user. SlingBox Rocks!
This pair of Sony speakers sounds great and is a very good value compared to other speakers with similar specifications.
all the wire colors matched up with the wires on the pioneer unit I purchased also through amazon for my 1997 nissan hardbody. It was a breeze to install after I looked up how to splice the wires from the harness to the pioneer harness. I have never done anything with car audio or any audio for that matter and it made me feel like a pro. I would recommend this to anyone trying to install a radio.
I use this 70-300mm to shoot a sports event like rodeos, the pictures ok not high quality. But if you are a amateur your good.
The cans have no right sounding this good for the amount paid. There a natural sound to them. Clarity is excellent so every detail is heard.These are lightyears ahead of earbuds and even some more expensive headphones. Not for the bass-thumpers though, but these deliver the accurate amount of bass, as well as other frequencies.Comfort is subjective, but these are not the Armanis of the headphone industry. You can get the hang of putting them on so they feel all right. At least they're light so you won't sprain your neck.If sound quality and price are your main objectives; again these headphones just don't have any right sounding this good.Five stars for sheer value, easy.
I got this camera a couple of months ago and I am very pleased with it. The quality of the photos is nice for the price. It's not terribly small or lightweight but that wasn't a major concern for me.I love the rotatable LCD. It's nice to be able to take pictures of me and my son together when no one else is around!This camera also takes videos, something that I wasn't aware of when I purchsed it. The videos include sound and you can make one for as long as you like so long as you have a large enough memory card. This has been a great feature for me to send videos to my son's father who is currently deployed in Iraq.My one recommendation if you buy this camera is that you get rechargeable batteries. It only took me a couple of weeks to go through a set of normal batteries and my rechargeable ones have lasted much longer and are still going strong.I definitely suggest checking out other online vendors of these cameras as I got mine for a lot cheaper on another site.
I was fortunate enough to snatch up a Laser Jet 5 my employer was discording when upgrading. I am so glad I did. At home, we had several printers, one for each of the 5 computers we owned. We have since gotten rid of those. The cartilages were too expensive, and it was easier to hook the laser jet to the wireless network, which allowed everyone to print from this one computer.This computer is heavy, and it is a dinosaur, but you can't beat the results. The copies are great. It has wireless capabilities, the ink cartilages are so inexpensive, and the ink last forever. I home school, and just last night printed over 200 pages. I still have plenty of ink left. I can't say the same for all HP models.WE have a newer hp model we use for color prints/fax/scans. However, the ink cartilages are so much more expensive, and don't last near as long, so we seldom use it for printing.
I bought this clock radio for my desk at work and was pleased with it's sleek sophisticated appearance in snappy black and white with large green numbers on it's clock face... However, like others I too was misled by the tech details stating that it has a digital AM/FM Stereo tuner... and was a bit dismayed to see the analog dial after pulling it out of the box. I'm not sure who wrote the tech specs but they need to be redefined... but it wasn't a deal breaker for me... as the building I work in doesn't have good reception for radio or cellphones... I love the user friendly controls and the rich quality sound from such a small unit... If digital radio is ever added... in this unit, I will buy a new one... Since the Sony clock CD/clock radio that does have digital is not nearly as attractive...!
These speakers have better quality with nice built-in bass. Outputs crisp music when certain instruments are played. Would've gone for higher end Bose speakers, but living in an apartment this serves better.
I bought this remote to replace an older 3-device Sony Remote control, with the hopes of using it to control (mainly) my Series-2 Tivo, and every once in a while to control JVC DVD player, Toshiba VCR, Sony TV, and Panasonic combo audio system. So far, it controls everything but the TIVO. In the code book, there are codes listed for a Sony Tivo and a Philips Tivo - but none for a Tivo Tivo. My other gripe is that the Volume and Channel keys, while they have gotten bigger, have been moved to the middle of the unit. On my precursor remote, the keys were at the bottom, making it easy to find and switch. This unit - the keys are similar to the keys below them, and it takes some hunting. There's no LED to confirm settings, and the keys feel much less tactile than the previous remote. Nowhere do the instructions tell you which device key to use for a DVR.So, as always, just like leaving MP3 support out of it's MP3 players, Sony disappoints by leaving out Tivo-brand support, while supporting its own Tivo device.
I try using it on my fax machine and my machine and it will start ringing without any calls coming in I try an old GE one I have connected to my direct tv and no problems
I haven't had this long. The amazing thing is that the scanner software doesn't support the document feeder. You can load multipages in the feeder but you must hit the scan button in the software, load up the preferences, scan one page. Then you have to do this again for each page! Then stack all the pages together to form one document in the software. Imagine if the fax part did that! It would be like faxing one page at a time! You can only find out about this by searching lexmarks or paperports knowledge base.
I was very happy with this product. It gives very good sound, and the bass is wonderful. The remote is especially convenient, letting you play, pause, stop, and skip through CDs, as well as letting you listen to the radio. The radio reception is great. One feature that I love is the jog wheel, the silver wheel in the middle of the display. Instead of using buttons to skip through CDs and go through preset radio stations, you just rotate the wheel (which is actually sort of fun) until it comes to where you want it. This is especially convenient when setting the time for the boombox's clock; there's no more holding down a button to scroll through minutes, and then going one over and starting over again! Definetely worth the money.
The Linksys WPS54g wireless print server has really stopped allot of headaches in our house. It's nice not having our computer on all the time just so any of the 5 computers can print to it. The print server setup was very easy, and its nice only having to buy supplies for one printer that you can place anywhere in your home and it doesn't have to be next to your computer. This works with all printers that use cat5 or USB connections
The Minolta Dimage X is a neat little camera almost amazing for it's size. The camera is easy to operate. When it came to downloading the photos to my computer, Windows 98 second edition, that's when I had a problem. I could not load the USB driver and after almost an hour with Minolta technical support they couldn't load the USB driver either. The solution they gave me was send the camera back to the supplier or to them or buy a card reader. I am purchsing a card reader so hopefully that will work. A friend who has Windows XP and another Dimage X camera had no problems with that operating system.
Well made case for Palm V, but a bit short on design forethought as it does not protect the PDA sufficiently as to prevent the buttons from being activated through the cover, therefore allowing for the device to continually power on and off, significantly reducing battery life between charges. Good looks, short on practicality.
Unless you have a Sony TV don't purchase this item. Upon following the complicated directions on setting the system up, the stupid system would only work when playing a dvd. There was no sound from any of the speakers when trying to watch TV, listen to music or the tuner. Calling Sony support was no help. The first customer service rep proceeded to yell and scream on the phone. He also made me hook up the system to the cable box which caused the system not to work when playing a dvd and told me i would have to switch the audio cables(which are not included) back and forth depending on what i wanted to do (watch tv, listen to music etc.) The second guy didn't even know how to hook it up at all. The guys at the Sony Style store have no idea either. I will be returning the product. Don't buy it...it's a waste of money and precious time.
Pro: Works as advertised.Con: This device makes a constant, loud, high-pitched whine, because it uses a tiny cooling fan that must be spun at high RPM to be effective. While in use, it sounds as if you have a mosquito inside your ear. Road noise at highway speeds and a loud radio are not enough to mask the noise.
Not sure if i received the correct item. It works like it should though (has the component outputs for HD).
I barely had this drive for 6 months before it died. Completely stoped responding and the drive refused to spin up. After a fairly tedious return process, I finaly got the replacement and barely two months later it has also died.I don't think my pattern of use has been particularly abusive or excessive. It does tend to spend a fair ammount of time powered on but the drive seems to go to sleep when not actively in use (quite often) so this can't really explain the repeated drive failures.A couple bits of advice if you DO choose to buy one of these:1) Keep the original packaging. Unless you want to pay $20 for an "advance replacement", you need to use their packaging (or something almost exactly like it) to return your drive for replacement.2) Don't use it for long term storage and don't put anything on here you don't have duplicated somewhere else or don't mind losing.3) Register it when you buy it and keep the recepit.That's not to say that it doesn't work fairly well when it's working. If not for those multiple periods of it NOT working, I would have been quite pleased.
This is a decent kit for the price. What can you expect for around $5.00? I keep this kit in my bag as back up....works just fine. I will buy again.
Half of these work the other half didn't buy at you own risk I got cheap noname stuff that was great never buy this again.
This product does exactly what it says. I use it with my iPod touch wifi only and an app called golfshot with bt stacker and for under $40 I have a range finder that is leaps and bounds better then any of my golf buddies range finder. It also allows me to have gps for both my iPod touch and my ipad.Couldn't be happier!!!
The PowerShot S230 is my first digital camera. The very first impression after having taken several shots with the S230 - "I can't believe this small camera can produce such amazing images." Sharpness, color saturation and balance, exposure - there's nothing to complain about. The build and overall quality are great, the camera is small, but feels very solid. Another pleasant aspect is the number of professional-like manual features the camera packs. From my point of view, the only primary "professional" feature that's not there is aperture/shutter priority. Nevertheless, the camera gives you a lot more control than any 35mm film point-and-shoot camera. Having used the camera for a while, I can't see any reason why anyone would ever go back to film. Now, some people have been complaining about the flash red-eye effect. Well, that I just can't understand. I have this thirty dollar digital image editing software from Microsoft. It takes me about 10 seconds to remove red eye from any picture taken with the S230. I bought three add-ons for this camera: the dedicated Canon bag, a 256MB CF card, and a spare battery. To summarize, if you are not a professional photographer, but just need to take excellent pictures of your vacations, family, ball games, etc. - this is the camera for you. It's light, compact, and affordable and produces great results.
After about 6 months of working properly this reader began to fail on me. The first signs of trouble began when I found I had to reinsert my 4gb CF Cards multiple times before the reader would recognize them. This was intermittent. Over the past month, I can't get it to read any of my 4gb CF cards. I get formatting errors. Now, it won't read anything but my 512mb card. I shoot in RAW with my Canon 5D and I need much more memory than 1/2gb.I've tried two other readers and these 4gb cards read just fine on this same computer. I'm now stepping down and purchasing the SDDR 92. If it fails, I'm kissing SanDisk goodbye.
This has worked out very well for playing tapes to record onto my computer, in order to convert old sermons from tape to Digital/CD. I really enjoy using it with the optinos for Dolby-B or Dolby B and C noise reduction, and also the optinos for strait-playing one side, or looping a-b-a-b or just side 1 once and side 2 once.. helps out A LOT for converting old tapes to digital.For my setup, using a min-Yamaha sound board between the tape player and computer to even further clean-up/inhance the sound. Currently using a Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi card, was previously using an Audigy 2, and Audigy 1 before that. Now, I would like to sometime replace that with an M-Audio Delta card for better quality. However, this setup seems to give better results than many others do achieve, in my opinion.
I hooked these speakers up to a good Sony HU and the speakers were definitely underpowered. Ended up going with the 2 ohm Infinity reference series. If I had an amp hooked up I'm sure they would have sounded better.Please note these speakers were advertised as 2-way at the time, they are 3-way!
This charger works very well. I got the charger a while back thinking that it wouldn't really last that long but it has, and for the price its awesome. It has a bright blue shine where the light is though, so if you do not like this then you probably don't want to get this one. The only two things that I have found kind of defective about it is that sometimes you will have to wiggle the charger to get it out, and you will have to wiggle the usb cable to get it out as well because it can get stuck sometimes. But if you don't mind this or the blue light its definitely worth getting it.
I just got the board and set it up about 3 weeks ago. Setup was a breeze. Put an Intel P4 2.5 running at 533mhz. Istalation was a breeze. Came right up. Flashed the bios from Intel's website and even upgraded the drivers for the board with out one problem. I Have Windows XP installed and a Verto Ti4600 video card 512 RAM and 30 gig os drive and 80 gig storage drive. Plays games at full resolution and top frame rates. Ok so you can't overclock this board, but for me stablity is the key, so this board is fast enough and stable enough for me now and for the next couple of years at least. Hope it helps.
In general I am happy with this unit. It has been a real time saver for things like getting to my hotel after picking up a rental car in a strange city. I use the palm OS and prefer the handwriting it has over the microsoft equivalents.Problem with this unit is that the battery life is terrible. This isn't a problem when you use the unit in the car as it is charging. It IS A PROBLEM when you don't use the unit. Unused, it will self discharge in the course of two or three days to be unusable and after seven to ten days it will lose its memory requiring it to be reprogrammed. this wouldn't be such a problem if this just involved a hot sync, but Garmin in their infinite wisdom has a lock on their maps requiring them to be unlocked whenever memory is lost (a big hassle).While I love the unit when it is charged, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT NOR WOULD I PURCHASE IT AGAIN (if I knew about the battery life problem initially I wouldn't have purchased it to start with)Garmin admits to this problem, states that they have changed to a polymer (?) battery in their windows units, but no fix available for their IQUE 3600 owners
Since my wife got her Olympus C-740 she is happy with her used Camera ,You People Sells Good used Things Four (4)stars.
These things are great if you hate getting wires from your earbuds caught on things, especially at work.
We love the Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock Travel bag with plenty of storage space and a detachable camera bag! It is one of the best purchases we have ever made!
... you may have the same problem I did. This speaker set can use 4 AAA batteries stacked 2 on 2. The top battery PLUS contact for some strange reason is recessed behind some plastic tabs. I have no idea why they designed it this way, but what it does is create a possibility in which a slight variation in production/assembly causes a situation in which the batteries will NOT make contact. The first one I received from Amazon had this trait. I returned it for a replacement.But, the replacement had the same problem - this same contact for some reason recessed, but in the replacement, it wasn't as radical as the first. The battery made contact but just barely. The speakers sounded so good I kept them. I decided in the future if there were contact problems, I'd try modifying the contact by forcing it beyond the plastic tabs or soldering an extension (clearly a warranty-voiding move).Just be aware of the problem if batteries don't seem to work for you. Take a close look at the top battery spring contact for the positive terminal. After all, a truly portable speaker set should work properly with batteries.Other than this problem, a great sounding product!
I use for recording music and they have a nice sound quality. They take a long time to record as they are not high speed. I wish I'd bought something that would copy faster, especially for the price I paid for them. I would say if your device can use high speeds, don't get these and if you don't necessarily want to re-record get CD-R.
I do not like the fact that you must buy the paper and cartridge from Kodak. Where is the competition? On top of that you pay $.50 per picture just to print a photo. And to beat all, I only got 15 photos from a 40 print cartridge. I am starting to think I should have left photo printing up to the professionals.
A usb hub is a simple appliance, right? It either works or it doesn't. Well, there are a few differences among hubs, and I'll point them out. The H7 incorporates the preferred feature in the descriptions below.1) Externally-powered beats usb-powered most of the time. Usb-powered units divide the available power across all the ports that are in use, so the more plugged in, the less power for each. I have a 4-port usb-powered hub that is only good for products that do not need much power. Things that work well in it are powered external hard drives (or other powered devices), a mouse, or a solid state memory device. High capacity/fast portable hard drives without their own power supply don't work well. They need a lot of juice.2) Vertical slots almost always beat horizontal ones.For example:[|||||||] is better than [-------]With the slots positioned vertically, I can use all 7 slots without a problem. If they were horizontal, and close together, some of the wider cables would not fit side-by-side. This is especually true with memory card devices. My sd card adapter is so wide, it would prevent another input on either side of it if they were horizontally oriented. I also like that all the slots are on one side of the unit. It's easier to organize cables when they are all plugged into the same area, rather than into several sides of the unit.3) Smaller and lighter is better. This unit is small and light, but not flimsy. It's the smallest 7-port device I have seen. It can be tucked into any number of spaces, so it fits well into your work space. One feature that would be nice would be a couple mounting slots so I could anchor it to a desk or wall using screws. The only downside of its weight is it can move around the desk, especially if there are several cables plugged in to it. On the plus side, the device is easy to pack and bring on trips.Overall, I can't think of a 7-port powered usb hub that offers more for less money than the H7.
I have a friend who was in jail with a drug dealer who saw his cousin walking down the street when a limo carrying Chuck Norris drove by. YES! Chuck Norris!!!! ...and quess what Mr. Norris was flossing with one of these bad boys!!! If its good enough for the man then I just may be worthy!
this is the third i've gotten... and they've all worked on linux distros i've used... of course they also work on windows... but if u need one to get wireless working on linux... get this adapter.
I bought this DVD player about 2 years ago when I bought a british dvd and wanted to play it on more than just my computer.I thought it was an amazing investment for the longest time. It played anything I put in it, including home made VCDs.Then I realized that it actually skips scenes, but almost seamlessly. I wonder how many movies I didn't get to enjoy all of because this junky DVD player skipped scenese of the movie. I only figured it out this year when I was watching a movie I owned on someone else's player and saw a scene I had never seen before. I'd watched the DVD over and over but NEVER caught this part.I don't know why it does it or on which DVDs, but I don't want to risk missing parts of any more movies.
Since installing the Rhinotek cartridge I've used up half the ink by repeatedly cleaning the heads. A waste of time and money.
I ordered this amp on a whim as a companion for an Onkyo DX-7555 (single disc "audiophile" CD player) since they share a sophistocated remote system. I owned, and still own, a somewhat esoteric AudioLab 8000S which I consider to be sonically flawless and offering great flexibility even though it's almost 15 years old and really didn't expect the Onkyo to be much other than a typical import amp with a lot of bells and whistles but not outstanding performance.....big surprise. This amp is easily the sonic equal of my "British hand crafted" AudioLab, is robustly built and very, very musical. A great bargain at less than $500.Particularly rewarding is a better than decent MM phono section allowing me to retire a separate head amp for those rare occasions when only vinyl will do. Additionally, while the unit includes bass/treble/and a subtle "loudness contour", the additional circuitry can be bypassed for a "direct" mode which essentially provides a straight wire of gain to your speakers...very clean and powerful. With the companion CD player it's a knockout combination and I recommend it highly.
This TV does a great job on all types of sources, upgrading them at least one level. ie., 480I to 480p, with great brilliance. I have had a 55" projection Mitsubishi TV for over 5 years; and, while it is great, this set excedes it in some respects, such as viewing angle, brilliance, and upgrading. With older eyes, such as mine, a 26" HD set was a waste, This 40" is perfect for the modest-sized den or livingroom where space is minimal. Sound is great. The menus are a bit cumbersome, but, it seems, no manufacturer finds the best ways to easily access closed captions and other features. the FREEZE feature is okay , but would be better if size were adjustable (it is 1/4 size). A second tuner, w/ PIP would be nice. A newer XBR3 is available, but I don't know if it is worth the extra cost. While this was almost an "impulse buy" the Amazon price is still holding up after several months.
I needed a turntable as i wanted to start collecting LPs. This turntable has everything the new guy needs. The only downside is you need to manually adjust the speed based on power input frequency (50 or 60 hertz). But for the price this thing sounds great and has worked flawlessly. And you can't go wrong with the Pioneer name IMHO.
BELKIN F5D7050 Wireless 802.11g USB Network Adapter has some deficiencies. The worse one is that it only works on the USB port you first configure the devise, It won work on another port. It also seem to be incompatible with the Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router I have. I Do not recommend to use it with a Linksys router, it did not worked for me.
I ordered these boxes thinking they were the little cheap truck boxes that i've seen at the local audio store, but these boxes are really nice and built very good. They have great sound quality if you have limited space like me. They fit underneath my backseat in a 99 gmc sierra.
Haven't really used this that much but is nice to have around, can't think of why it wouldn't be good.
i got this set for my girlfriend for christmas. it sounds so deep, full and rich that i am going to purchase one for myself. oh- we are using only with her i pod. a great ipod speaker set, and" a worth it for the money" price.
Do you have a BMW or shop in Birmingham Michigan? If yes, you can afford to waste big money getting that bigger speaker name. Five percent more listening pleasure for 200% more money. Go for it! For the working man... these beauties are a rare find. I love these speakers...with the sub woofer. The price, quality, reviews, listening experience grabbed me. I love it when I can clearly hear separation left, right or center (NS-444 displaying excellent musical separation. I sit in my chair and squirm like a kid. Hey, I'm 61. The quality is there. The piano black Finnish is superb. The Yamaha NS-333 price is for the working man. The quality is for The Beamers. The sound is for all of us.
The mouse worked for a little while, but then the OS keptdropping the bluetooth connection and now I can neverget it to work. Right now it is sitting uselessly on my desk.
The Tapes arrived. It took a little longer than expected but they were brand new and perform as i would expect. It was nice tofind tapes in good shape for an older camera. My 9 yr old loves playing with this camera and we still get some use out of it also.
This Canon 200DG Camera Gadget Bag is a real asset for my camera equipment. I can carry everything I need in one bag. At this price it is a real bargan. If you need a bag to carry all your gadget's this is it.
The product works extremely well. I just wish they had enlisted an industrial designer with a little "Apple" sense - the dock is almost twice as big as it needs to be. I am therefore moving it out of sight, which should solve that problem while making it a touch more inaccessible for easy swapping of the mini-tuner to my car. The whole mini-tuner concept by XM is GREAT!
awesome camera and just what i needed for my future goals. The shipping was fast and i was very pleased with the item over all!
This is an excellent camera. It has helped me learn more about photography. The preset modes allow you to just point and shoot when you're in a rush, and the manual mode lets you get more creative.fast, accurate, versatile, durable. little bulky, but all SLR's are.
bought these super cheap since they are discontinued. the sound is pretty great, very good actually. the only flaw is the flimsy plastic neckband. my neckband snapped after a year of regular use(exercise). the store i purchased them from no longer had any stock. i shopped around and purchased some sennheiser pmx60/pmx200, skullcandy lowriders, and a variety of other 75.00 and under headphones, nothing compared to the logitechs, at all. i ordered 3 pairs of of the logitech identity's here on amazon for under 20.00 shipped. the only other worthy headphones i wanted to try but did not were the sennheiser px100/pmx100, and the koss porta pro/sporta pro. i actually did order a pair of koss porta pro's just the other day based on their rave reviews and lifetime warranty. the logitechs are still excellent in my opinion and hard to beat, especially at a couple bucks a pair. with careful use they could last a longtime i think... the sound is great though, nice tight bass but not overpowering.
This Sony VCR works like new and has the features I wanted.Ron
I HAVE THIS PRINTER ABOUT 3 OR MORE MONTHS. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I LOVE THE MATTE FINISH OF THE HP PREMIUM PLUS PHOTO PAPER (glossy). INK AND PAPER BOTH ARE EXPENSIVE. I WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR NOTHING.SC
Even though it was inexpensive, I deliberated for quite awhile before purchasing this lamp because there were so many comments about how dim and narrow the beam of light is. So, I was pleasantly surprised once I got it to discover that for the size and price, it is great! Of course it would be outshined by my SUV's highbeams but I suppose it was designed just to give me enough light that I can find the keys on my keyboard: good enough. Construction quality is good, too. It is so sturdy that it droops a little, due to the play where it connects with the USB port. But the neck stays in the shape that you bend it. If you are looking for just enough light to see your keyboard without annoying your neighbor, then this is the lamp for you. However, if you want to paint your kitchen using the light from your laptop, then you will be disappointed with this lamp.
This subwoofer really delivers deep, clean bass. As other reviews mention, this thing delivers more bass than any apartment/condo can probably handle! If you want to feel the bass, or shake the walls then this is the sub for you. Of course you can turn it down to provide more subtle bass tones, but either way this sub delivers in a big way!
The RioVolt SP100 has probably the same features as the SP90 but has upgraded software and more features . The SP100 is great and gives you great features. One of my favorite features is the equalizer, so you can manage to have the best sound possible for your type of genre. (Sound options include normal, rock, jazz, classical, and ultra bass). Another feature is the mode button and it gives you plenty of repeat options, shuffle, speed scan, etc. Other features include prog., +10 (skips ten songs at a time) and a remote.The only problem with this is that it plays MP3 songs in alphabetical order and to skip through songs, you use the navigator button. Overall, this is a great mp3 player with good features.Pros: Excellent Sound QualityGood skip protection (40 sec for cds, 120 for mp3s)Good featuresPlays MP3s, and blah blah blahCons: Navigator is a painStupid cd case15 hours of battery life (just not enough)
This adaptor seems like a good idea until the tips pops out after a while and gets stuck WAY DEEP in the 1/4" plug on your gear. This is the second one that's done that, and it's really about time I've learned my lesson. What happens in this adaptor is that the tip and ring are attached badly, and because most 1/4" plugs contact on one side, it loosens the assembly and evently you loose it deep in the recesses of your expensive equipment, causing you to need to disassemble the gear to go in and get the parts back out (as I did with a mixer and an amp) or if you can't get at the back of the plug, you'll have to send it out to a tech and pay money to have the work done. Do yourself a favor and buy a big, lovable, clunky old molded one. I've never had molded ones break except for the outer cladding cracking sometimes.
Of course it's extremely heavy as all these units with this capacity will be but it does come with stands which allow it to sand on edge on floors if you choose not to rack mount the unit. The only gripe I have with it is that the plastic mounting pegs which attach the front facial plate will shear off quite easily in the course of moving and placing the unit. You can slap it back on but it just doesn't stay very well and there's nothing you can do about it although it still works fine. Also, I found the top of a screw which had also apparently broken off in transit. This fell out of the unit while I was installing it, it probably broke off while in transit. However the unit still works as advertised.
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This card is fast and takes great videos on my small hp camera. I got 2800 or so pictures on just 2mb at 5megapixels. Sweet
I'm amazed at whoever designed this product. When I tried to run the webbing with the eyelets through the bino attachment slots they would not fit. Even with Vortex Binoculars! I thought I was going to break the binoculars and injure myself forcing them through. Finally I used a pair of pliers to squeeze and flatten the the metal eyelets and they finally went through. I was furious with Vortex by the time I got done. (they do supply an alternate method of attachment but it's not nearly as nice and I expect a Vortex Harness to work with Vortex binoculars, at least anything other than compacts.) This is why the product is getting a three star rating. Once done the harness works very well. Too bad somebody was asleep on the job.
If you need a quality preamp out-in jumper, this is what you need. Good design, no impact whatsoever on the sound, excellent, audiophile-class fit and finish. The actual cables are very short, you can't use this for anything else but for what it is designed for.
This is an interesting convergence device. It allows you to easily record FM or AM station audio on your computer with the included software. The included software, which is nearly identical on Windows or Mac, allows you to setup tuning presets, control recording quality, setup schedules for recording, etc.I'm not sure how useful the device is, since it doesn't record AM Stereo, HD radio or any of the available digital data streams present on radio today. It also has poor AM reception, but most radios do unfortunately.This device will NOT work under Windows 7. The software can be installed, and the device is recognized, but there is no sound. As others have written here, Griffin Technology has not indicated if or when they will release Windows 7 software. Luckily, it works just fine under Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.6.it's a nifty device if the station(s) you want to listen to don't provide digital streams via the internet.
I mean, SURE the screens look nice and sparkly now, but here's what I didn't like.1) See the picture there? Two towels are in the photo. It only ships with one. Whatever.2) See that fancy lid on the spray bottle that extends the width of the bottle? That was not in my package for some reason.3) While it does clean, it DOES NOT REMOVE INK! The main reason I bought "the best" is because I thought it would remove the ink pen marks that my loving and sweet daughter so graciously put on my new 20.5" LCD. It doesn't.While I really didn't like those things, it did make my IBM and my wife's Mac laptop displays look supa clean!
The product worked as expected and quality seems to be good as wellI would recommend it to others
I love great, high-quality sound but didn't want a trunk full of amps. I knew that if I could find a amp to power all 5 speakers with descent power, I would be good to go. I have Alpine component speakers on the doors, Eclipse 6X9's in back, and a dual 12" subwoofer box in the trunk. The Kenwood KAC959 fit that need perfectly. It has more than enough clean volume level for listening inside your vehicle and also being able to hear music while just outside of your vehicle. The specs are very good - very low harmonic distortion, great signal-to-noise-ratio, and a ignition thump filter. The amp barely gets warm to the touch and never hot.You get the usual high-pass and low-pass filters, subwoofer crossover, and stereo/mono mode. The only missing feature that would have been nice to have is a bass boost control.So unless you are one of the many foolish ones destined to lose precious hearing by playing music loud enough to be heard by everyone within a 200 foot radius, I highly recommend this amplifier. I've been using this amp for 2 years as of this writing. No problems at all. I've even blown it's protection fuse a couple of times due to wire crossing during installation and it still works like new. The fuse did its job before getting into the electronics of the amp.Best of all, I got a used one for $100 on Amazon.com!
I really don't have anything bad to say about it.. The 120 watt powered 10&quot; sub sure does a good job. Everyone hates me because they can hear it from a ways away. The treble is nice and crisp as well... nice starting system.
I rarely give anything a five star review, but these 'phones are truly a bullseye. Let me explain.First of all, I have a BIG problem sticking things in my ears, so I stayed clear of canal phones for a long LONG time. I've been using a great pair of portable headphones: Sennheiser PX100 - if you're cool with over the head phones, these are small, light and sound amazing - the best $40 dollars I ever spent.I've always felt that my music getup was a bit cumbersome at the gym, so I finally decided to look at alternatives. For example, I now use a (tiny/clip-on) IPOD shuffle at the gym - leaving the Nano at home for its own set of circumstances.I decided to try a pair of canal phones, didn't want to break the bank, so I purchased a pair of Shure E3's. They were on sale for $99 - perfect. While I was waiting for them to arrive, I continued doing research, and I really became enticed with the UE SF5's. So I decided to buy them and just send the Shure back. To make matters even more complex, while I'm waiting for both of these to arrive, I decided to try a pair of in ear buds to see if I even liked the idea. I went to Target and picked up a pair of Skullcandy buds for $12. Yikes! For me, they were very uncomfortable, I was thinking both the Shure and UE would be going back.When the Shure arrived, I decided to try them. Although they were more comfortable than the Skulls, they still irritated me - I didn't like how deep in my ears they went. As for the sound, they were pretty harsh. I read so many reviews about the lack of bass with the Shure phones and the pronounced highs, and I agree completely. It's true to some degree that "sound" is a matter of preference, but I assure you that these Shure's are very bright. Make no mistake about that. Since (in most cases) you can't return canal phones after opening the package, I want to emphasize that fact.Today I received the UE's and I was blown away. It takes a little practice (with all canal Phones) getting them situated, but I had less of a problem with these than the other two. They don't drive deep into my ears like the others, yet they still seal just fine. The sound is truly 'wonderful'. You get the full range. They may lack a little detail overall, but because they do such a great job with the lower frequencies, the "sound package" is much MUCH more enjoyable. Now remember, these things are under $200. If you want the best and are willing to drop a heavy load of cash, put your money on the UE 10 Pro's. For the price of these UE SF5's, I'm very happy with what they deliver.Finally, I've been listening to my IPOD for the past hour with these beauty's and I don't even notice them. You'll read some reviews about the drivers being "large", and while that may be true to some extent, they're not THAT large. I'm using the small silicone pads and they fit perfectly. They do stick out of your ears a bit because of the size of the drivers, but again, those comments are FAR overstated.All in all, these puppies are very comfortable and truly sound great. Ecstasy! Or is that Earstasy? If you've been hesitant about canal phones but thinking about taking a shot, if you choose these, you'll be ecstatic! Or is that Earstatic? ;-)
Bought this cap some time earlier this year and it is still working great some months down the road with some heavy loads hitting off of it. I would have to say I really got my money worth out of this cap, I give it two thumbs up.
I am a very organized person and I bought these to add to my dvd binder I purchaced over a year ago. It was full and these sheets have allowed me to add to the book without having to purchace a whole new book. They are very sturdy and keep things organized just the way I need them to.
Since this device is being marketed as a "convenience" product, it needs to take into account the habits of end users. Obviously, the value of this device is to simplify the logins for the dozens of web sites we visit daily. However, how many people use only one browser exclusively? Despite the form factor and price, if this reader isn't compatible with a browser I often use, that pretty much nullifies the "convenience" factor for me. Personally, I won't buy a product that makes my life more difficult for the sake of some theoretical "convenience" pitch. Microsoft take note: if another company builds a device that's compatible with both IE and Firefox, your product is pretty much obsolete. How hard could it be to improve on this product? I was ready to buy this device until I learned of its shortcomings.
used this to hook up our old compaq desktop from 2000 a.d. running windows 98 to our home network. installed driver, plugged in cable and had a connection. it really was that simple. and my 8-year old is very happy...
Buyers beware. I need a great shade for my D 80. I am a professional and live in the desert. As most of us know, shade is at a premium. I could not see my viewer well enough and needed a shade for it. At first glance, this seemed like the awesome choice. Wrong...it lasted about a year and broke. I still do not have a shade on my camera and still use my hand like I have done for years to shade my eyes. I guess until someone comes up with a better idea, my hand will do the trick and not this snap on pro shade that will not cut the mustard. Guaranteed to break for you if you buy like I did. I gave it two stars for I had cooled off for a while after it broke before I published this review.
Whithout the understanding of how an ethernet cable splits I ordered this so called splitter to split one ethernet port into two - like the concept of a phone line splitter. The online description did not say anything about the ethernet splitting function until I received the item which includes a full page saying that you cannot use the splitter to split one ethernet port into two. Well it was too late for me and returning an item of $5.00 + $7.00 Shipping did not make sense to most people and the merchant takes full advantage of this. It wouldd help if this full page description was a part of the online description to warn customers.
Receiver needed to be hooked up to tv to set it up. Did that, but receiver remote needed a good two hours before it could be synchronized with tv to be able to choose setup menu options. It also needed a very long time before it could capture signal from cd and dvd player. This equipment is not user friendly and frustrating to operate. If it weren't a pain to return, it would have been on its way back to Amazon already. I'll give it a few more days to decide. I might just do that. It's just not worth it. I wonder if main reasons for steep discount from MSRP are customer complaints.
I bought my first one of these about ten years ago (to give you an idea of how long that is, the instructions show you how to connect it to your Walkman). It's still going strong. I bought a second one because Amazon (actually Wall Street photo) offered me a great deal, and it's worth having a spare.Out of the box the speakers sound terrible. You need to kick up the bass on your player, and tweak the positioning a bit (the tweeters fold down, so you can face them in the same direction as the bass, or backwards). The system actually sounds best on a bookshelf (to give it some additional resonance), and, depending on the music, it may also be best to fold down the tweeters and let them bounce off the back. It's also optimized for voice range, so folk and swing sound better than heavy metal or disco.Cosmetically, the speaker isn't pretty (not so much retro as orthopedic). So?
I ordered the DIR-655 based on the positive reviews it received on Amazon. I have received two units from Amazon and both have been dead on arrival. I spent about 20 minutes on each unit working with D-Link tech support. I found it interesting that the two technicians tried totally different solutions. Regardless, they could not get a TCPIP Ping to work so they declared my units defective. This was my first and last D-Link purchase. Back to Linksys.
works like a charm and easy to use, arrived on time and is easy to use. i can not wait to get my new cannon and use it with that camera
I owned a super wide angle lens for my 35mm Canon's, and I really missed having a good wide angle to go with my Rebel XT. I finally talked myself into spending a lot of money and bought this lens. I can honestly say that I do not regret it. This lens is amazing. The quality is exceptional. It is very sharp, and the lens is very sturdy. I find myself using this as a standard lens very often. Many of my favorite shots are taken at 10mm. The wide angle this lens offers at 10mm really gives you a whole new perspective on how you can take pictures. I would recommend this lens to anyone who wants to venture into the world of super wide angles.
The ink cartridge is professionally filled/refurbished and packaged well. The print quality was indistinguishable from that of a new one. It is being used for a month now and no degradations has happened.
As other reviews have said, this is a great filter for protecting your lense and UV filtering .. but has lots of ghosting in images (in certain situations). If you're looking for basic UV filtering and Lense protection, this is a good inexpensive choice. But I would recommend you spend abit more and get Hoya UV Multi Coated Filter.Hoya HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 52 mmHoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 52 mmHoya 52mm HMC Multicoated UV Glass Filter - A52UVC
Need to return order: incorrect batteries, I searched the code off the original batteries (80-5808-00-00) on Amazon and these batteries came up. We recieved them today & they are too large.
After a half a day of trying to get the card to work I found it to work beautifully. My suggestion for those who also buy the wireless router... do not follow the quick installation guide. All you must remember is mode=Infrastructure.
I have used a laptop and portible dvd player to view videos and prefer my AV700 to both hands down. The unit is about the size of a paperback book. It turns on in seconds. The screen in no different from the LCD on a laptop or dvd player. For convience, it is unmatched. On a Windows computer with XP, the unit is recognized as an extra hard drive making it easy to drag and drop video and music files. During playback of a movie, you can easily "mark" where you stop and the unit can return to that point when you it turn back on. I keep about 30 movies on it at any one time and still have room to spare. The unit works seamlessly with Amazon's video download service. When transferring a file, Windows will tell you if the file is not compatible with the unit and refer you to Windows Media Player, which will convert and download files for you. All in all, using this is a "no brainer". It's easily the best gift I've received in years.
I've had no problems that other previous reviewers have had in the transmitter extention from the lighter outlet "slipping" and moving around. I've had absolutley NO issue with that. The extension is great because this allows my ipod to be at a level where it is SAFE to use when you are driving. No looking down to mess around with the ipod. I have it located just right of the steering wheel.The sound quality that I get with the transmitter is okay. I do get some static in certain areas. However, this being a FM transmitter, it's a given that if you are in a populated area, the airwaves are going to be populated, therefore giving you the interference of static. If you dont mind the slight decrease in quality of sound, then go get this item. It wont give you the CD quality sound that headphones or the stereo will give you obviously, but you shouldnt be driving with headphones anyway (like some people do):-) It does the job in functionality and ease of use.
It's a perfect fit for the Nissan sentra. You will need the right tools to install it, but the included instructions are easy to follow.
I was looking for a way to tie my comupter into my TV so when I did streaming video I was not limited to the smaller computer screen, and after several false starts (and being told was not possible by jokers in stores wanting to sell me a newer plasma TV), I found this. I bought it believing I would have to get additional cords and splitters to make it work and not interfere with the monitor, but I was wrong. Though not clear from the product description, it splits the signal for you, and has all the cords necessary to connect to a regular TV. Some of the streaming video sites now offer streaming video into the TV, but this allows me to play everything on my TV. The resolution isn't what you would expect on a computer monitor, but that is the TV's fault, nto this product. Quality is normal for pre-HD TVs, don't know what it is on newer models. Definitely recommend this product.
UPS called, delivered the TV to my residence. It was well packed and the box showed no damage. No problem. (they did not bring it in my house,unpack it, remove packing material and check the tv for damage). However, had the box shown any damage I would not have accepted it! It is difficult at least to try and collect damages on an item damaged in shipping.Oh yah, the TV. First impressions are good. Satisfied with the picture quality. Lots of options. Only problem was their set up mode. Quite clumsy and time consuming. It took hours to program in chanels etc. I am not sure if all new sets don't have the same issue.
I bought this protective screen for my Samsung SyncMaster 912N 19" LCD monitor. It seems that there aren't many protective screens for LCD monitors larger than 17" currently. Anyway, I am quite satisfied with the product so far. My only complaint is that the product seems a bit too expensive, yet it is better than spending hundreds of dollars for new monitor when something bad happened to my monitor.
I have had the 1st generation of this product, the SD-V280A, for over 2 years now. It is used up to 5 times a day, 7 days a week, on both the VHS & DVD sides.The only problem I have had with it is that the DVD door doesn't open fast enough (for me anyway!). I work at a small town store that sells these units and we rarely get a complaint. The store owner refuses to carry crappy merchandise and we encourage our customers to let us know if they have a problem with anything we sell.If there were no bugs in the 1st generation, why would there be in the next? I have no problem with any kind of tape, pre-recorded or home-made (and I have HM tapes that are over 15 years old).I have no problem recommending Toshiba products of any kind. They offer the best warranties and customer service in the business.
The RadioShark works well when the radio signals are very clear. I have had to use the extension cable and even then I hear some static. I thought the reception would have been clearer. When recording I have had to use music editing software to clean out the static that comes from poor reception. A great product if you like to listen to radio often.The Snaptune software gave trouble to install and I deleted it and used the more reliable radioShark software. Overall I am satisfied, but there are many improvements that can be done with his useful tool.
I really like my Handspring visor. It has allowed me to become much more organized. I take it with me everywhere I go. I especially like the fact that it is so expandable. I can see new and exciting things in the future for the visor that should keep it from becoming obsolete. It's so compact and stylish, everyone comments on it. If you're tired of lugging around a huge binder, consider the Visor.
Fast, stable, dependable memory for your DSLR camera. I was pleased with the card and have this one and a 4GB card that I swap back and forth and unless I am shooting in the largest mode possible, it's almost difficult to fill up this card. Probably great for weddings, sports and other "events" where you are shooting a boatlad of shots and don't want to take the time to swap memory cards.
Amazon fails to give the part number of this recharageable battery. Kodak makes a couple of different rechargeable batteries. Upon purchasing this battery pack I discovered that the one I received would not charge on the dock. Also, the battery pack was shipped with the packaging damaged and the battery was loose in the box. I would definitely recommed anybody needing and purchasing this particular battery pack order it directly through Kodak.
Wow,I am a gamer (BF2, CS, and so on and so on...) and this monitor is totally fine! No ghosting unless you really really really look for it and/or you have a crappy video card (but then you'll ghost on a CRT anyway). This monitor has a remote to set it to different levels of brigtness, easily, with one being a setting to match the light level in the room. It also have 3 sized of picture in picture that you can put in 4 different locations and has inputs for PC1, PC2, video 1 and video 2 as well. So you can easily hook up VCRs, DVD players etc... Overall, this is such an amazing monitor with NO DEAD PIXELS (at least for me) that I can't stand that I didn't get one earlier. Of all the things I've bought in the past year, this is for sure, 100% the coolest and as my friend Mike Fairchild said "the monitor is the one thing you ALWAYS are interacting with on your computer, so get a good one and get a BIG one." This is some of the best advice I've ever gotten, espeically seeing that I use my computer for mail, shopping, work!, and gaming. If you buy this, you win, and you get to drink FROM THE FIREHOSE!!!!! (ignore the last comment if you don't get it). Take care, word! Sammy K
It is everything we expected it to be, with the HD cable box the picture is very sharp, and the set itself is beautifully designed. We are anxiously waiting for more HD broadcasts expecially sporting events.Delivery was on time and the set was unpacked and trash taken away. What more could we ask for.
I bought this because when I went to a Best But and compared it to all the other models of 26", this one was the best. Amazing TV. You can't go wrong with this TV. I highly recommend it.
I found this item to be much more trouble than its worth. Most people like to take a quick peek at their photos after they take each couple. This device makes that very difficult. If you were in the field I guess this would be useful, but for most people a simple screen protector would probably do the job adequately.
I have been using this radio for a few months. My first impression is that this radio is way too bulky for family use.The radio works fine, got nice features, but one thing I want to mention is, the extra power on GMRS really won't do much to your range, so do expect to get only slightly better range than FRS. It is the environment that matters, not power.Since you need the FCC license to operate a GMRS/FRS radio even if you are only using FRS, so I wouldn't recommend this for family use.
Used a Rockford 10 inch P1 and it sounds great! Enclosure came with all the necessary hardware and took about 10 min to install Lots of room in the trunk to spare!
My two year old grandson took to these easily. Over a 1,400 mile road trip he used them for hours and hours. They withstood him pulling on the cord and messing with them quite a bit. They ended up in new condition at the end of the trip. We've put them away for future road trips.
Does not work as advertised. Could not use both desk top monitor and laptop monitor simultaneously. This works strictly as a USB hub.
Great piece of equipment. Now I can record the 33's I couldn't find CD's for.
We received the CD in about 1 week. However, there was only 9 disc instead of 10. Also, they are not the CDs that are being advertised in the information.
This is a great product to extend your video signal long distances at a great price. I received it on time as well.
This player is definately worth the money, i didn't realize how small it would actually be. I bought it as a gift for my girlfriend since i have a zen touch 20gb nd she didnt need something quite as big. Works great, the only thing i don't like about it that i prefer on my zen touchis that on the microphoto, the scrolling bar for music and volume are the same, so sometimes you'll adjust the volume when you're searching for a song or vise versa. Also to charge the player it has to be connected through the usb cable and won't charge unless your computer is on or you have a laptop and the laptop is being charged. But besides that, if you can get one for $150 like i did, its def a good player for someone that doesn't need to have a ton of songs.
The ink came professionally wrapped in sealed plastic with no leaks, in a quality box. Both black cartridges are refilled HPs (HP stamped on the bottom). Works great so far.
I bought a new MP3 player which wouldn't work with my old transmitter. After checking around I bought this one as it was supposed to play music through my radio AND charge the MP3 player. While it does charge as advertised, I can barely get it to play music. Any station I try is pure static. I might get lucky and get to hear a song or two before needing the change channels again. Apparently there is some trick to getting it to 87.9, which is usually the most desired station for this type of deal. So far I haven't been able to set it to those lower stations. Since my purchase I have found reviews that talk of holding the preset button for 15 seconds, while it flashes when I do that, I am still unable to get to those stations. Other stations seem to be dead channels and obvious ones to use for this, until I plug it in.My only means of comparrison is my old trasmitter which was just about flawless. Over four years I might have had a static issue 5 times and none where ever as bad as this thing. I have tried stretching cables, using different outlets and just moving it around but nothing seems to work.It's a shame too, the thing is a good design, stores away easily and was a decent price. Too bad they forget to have the thing work.
The outside of the case is very cool and durable, though the inside is just ok. First, the lock that holds the case closed is plastic. Second, after you fill it up, the last four cd holders are a little delicate to go through them because it does not go all the way to the left. And third, when you need to get one cd out of it there is no other way but to put the tip of one finger on the readable part of the cd to pull it out.
This did NOT sufficiently block glare. Granted, I had a lot of glare to block, but 99% glare block I do not believe.
First and foremost, this unit sounds very good! In the week that I have had it, I have had no problems. Changing between Dolby modes, DTS modes, and the many, many other modes is simple. The manual is quite thorough and has not yet left me with an unanswered question. The manual can be downloaded online, which I did to help make my purchase decision.The onscreen display is very nice, but don't expect beautiful graphics onscreen.Additionally, the unit has plenty of inputs for many different component types, as well as multiple audio and video input types per component.The remote is very usable, but unfortunately, it will most likely not replace the remotes for your other components, so be prepared to flip flop between remotes (or pony up the money to buy a Harmony remote).
I own a publishing/editorial services business, so I need a rock-solid computer as my primary tool for making a living. This one has served me well now for a year or more. Not even a tiny problem. Great wide screen, and more features than I can even use (still haven't used the TV recording feature). I could wish for a bit more battery life, but I don't use battery that much. This model may not be current, but I see the price has dropped accordingly....down about $600 since I bought mine. At current prices, I'm tempted to get another!
I had high hopes for this little camera but it just ate up the batteries. On a test to see how many photos I could take to use up the memory stick, I ran out of juice before I could find out. Not only did it eat up the regular batteries, it only lasted for 15 shots with the rechargables. I kept the "live" feature off but kept the reviewing feature on. It still ate up the batteries. I'm sending it back. bummer....
We are happy with these overall, but they have some annoyances.PROS:Distribute sound in all directions, which is really nice on our half wall between kitchen and dining area.Sound quality is good. These aren't expensive speakers, but the sound is fine for medium volume and background music, and there is no annoying overemphasis on a particular frequencies.CONS:Wireless range. Even at only 20 feet from the speakers we had to put the transmitter on a table instead of the floor to eliminate static from people walking around, etc.As others noted, the completely annoying inability to use the remote to turn the speakers on.Also annoying is that each time you turn them on they return to an almost inaudible low volume, so you have to press the volume button on each speaker a bunch of times (or the remote) to get the volume back to where you had it last time you listened.Lights on speakers and transmitter are VERY bright.Overall we like how they sound, but the designers could have a done a better job with ergonomics.
Ethernet connectivity is slow, top speed is theoretical 10 mbs. USB1.0 is faster. Very dificult to squeze/install drive inside, very tight fit.
The carrying case for my MP3 Player is great! It was just what I was looking for and it even has a strap so I can wear it on my arm.
This is a well-made gear bag with top quality material and details. If you carry a lot of equipment you'll no doubt find it small. But I can fit my sx40 and everything from the charger and spare battery to a cleaning kit, small tripod, and a spare pair of glasses, all organized and protected with the two plush divider strips. Plenty of room in the zippered inside pocket and front pouch for extra SD cards, lenses and small carry-alongs, like a cell phone and keys. The zippers are top quality. D-rings and the front clasp are all metal, no cheap plastic anywhere. The stitching is reinforced and heavy-duty. The carry strap is 1st class; it has two adjustment clasps and a curved shape that's comfortable on the shoulder when the bag is carried cross-over style. I didn't unfold the waist strap yet, but that's another extra I didn't expect for such a reasonable price. The Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG is a very professional-looking bag. I'm very pleased with this purchase.
The cable arrived in a timely manner and was as we expected; clean in a plastic bag and what we need to complete our project.
Software support was bad for thier older models, but even still for less than $20 I was able to obtain a current copy of Paperport for my MX scanners at work, and still use four at work.XP strobe takes less tinkering, but the simplest searches on Google will solve any problems you have.Seriously you will not find a scanner that is faster without destroying your entire deskspace. These scanners even curve your paper back out at you. For light scanning of important documents, nothing beats the strobes.
No complaints. Product arrived on time, and is working. I'm a little suspicious as to it's authenticity - but, it does the job so I'm happy. Plan on ordering another card for a digital camera I bought for my mother for Mother's Day.
This Zen is really awesome! Very easy to navigate the menu buttons and control what your playing.Its a good size so it feels sturdy but its very light so it doesn't feel like a brick.The touch sensitivity takes some getting used to but you can set how sensative you want it, the buttons are perfect it all fits just right, no hand cramps!It comes with Windows Media Player 11 which is some awesome software.It lets you write in different catagories and write in the info if your computer cant find it.The sound is great! I am not sure if its the player or the rip but the quality is great.Sounded just under actual CD quality on my system....i was very happy.Try this product out, the iPod has nothing on this thing.
Bottom line first: Don't buy this D-Link print server. I got it and after several hours trying to get it to work, with "help" from their support, I had to return it, it just refused to work as everyone else said. Instead, go get the Linksys. Within 5 minutes, the Linksys wizard (oh yeah, D-link doesn't have a wizard) got it all set up and working beautifully. It was so pain free, I almost cried.So the details:I purchased this D-Link print server, got it home, followed instructions to the letter, both the quick start and the full manual. All I got was the print server to show up for about 30 seconds in my network. Could not for the life of me get the configuration window to stay up, either through the ip address it was using (which showed up on my router status list) or through the "friendly" name, "http::/dlinkps-mac" or whatever it was, that included the Mac address. I'm not an IT pro but I can get myself around technology pretty well. I'm the guy my friends go to to help them set up their networks. I blame my arrogance for thinking this product couldn't be THAT bad. No, I was wrong, it is just a bad product. Your skills can't save it. Save yourself the time.
This ice pack is designed for use with the Medela cooler, which holds four 5-ounce bottles. It keeps milk cold for at least 6 hours, a great help for the pumping mom on the go.
They are ok headphones for the money. The sound isn't all that great, and they didn't fit in my ears, but for $10, they're pretty good.
This was a very good purchasing experience. I have no issue in recommending this vendor for any product that they offer.
For the price of the cables, great value. Easy to connect the DVD player with these cables.
You have to be almost to the camera for this to work, and it isn't very responsive. Maybe mine came with a dead battery, because I had one before and had no issues. This one isn't very impressive though. I found myself getting very frustrated with it.
I bought this product for two reasons: first, I think it have a good design because it bag opens in form that you can hold the camera safety all the time and second, this bag fits like a glove with my camera Nikon D3000 with it's 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens attached.
This is one of the best mice I have found to work well on Mac.I've been using Mac now for several years after being a lifelong Windows user. I had been using the Apple bluetooth wireless mice and in general I liked them, but after a while they would start acting up. It would become very difficult to right-click or the scroll ball would get dirty and start sticking. The dirty scroll ball is easy to fix (just clean it) but the right-click issue would really become a problem. I ended up going through probably 4 or 5 of these mice before I decided to ditch it and try something else.I then did some research online and ended up buying quite a few more mice. The first was a Microsoft bluetooth mouse. It took a bit of "hacking" to get it working on Mac but eventually it paired up but I didn't like the performance at all. It was very laggy and unprecise.After more research, I then ordered the bluetooth mouse from Razer. Razer is very well known as the makers of some of the best mice for gaming. Very precise and accurate. But, they are a bit expensive. I ended up ordering two of these based on the great reviews (one for my Mac Pro and one for my laptop). These turned out to indeed be very precise and accurate but they had an irritating trait. If you let it sit still for just a couple seconds (and I mean only 2 or 3 here), when i went to move it again it would have a slight delay in responding and thus the mouse pointer would end up jumping. I found this extremely annoying and made it very difficult to use. I contacted Razer about this and after a few email exchanges and testing on different computers (I tried on a total of 6 different Macs all with the same experience), they told me this was due to it going into a "power saving" mode to make the batteries last longer. I told them this was ridiculous and this should only happen maybe after a couple minutes of sitting still. Not just a couple seconds. They told me they'd bring this up with their engineers.I then decided to give up on bluetooth as nobody seems to make bluetooth mouse that responds well with the exception of Apple but their mice have different issues.So, I then tried a Microsoft wireless mouse that uses a USB dongle instead of bluetooh for wireless communication. This mouse turned out to also have bad delay problems.So, finally I decided to give Logitech a try and ordered this mouse (MX620) from Amazon. The same day I also ended up going to a local big box store and picked up theLogitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooksas it was on sale. The VX Revolution is very similar to this mouse but it is marketed as a "notebook" mouse and is thus a bit smaller. I figured I'd use the VX for my laptop.So, I tried them both. First I tried this mouse from Amazon and it worked great! Very responsive and accurate. No delays. No lag. It was just perfect. I was so relieved to have finally found a decent Mac mouse!I then decided to try the VX Revolution and it worked just as well as this one (MX620). But, I liked it a bit better due to the "feet" on it. They are made out of some kind of very slippery material and it glided much smoother over my hard plastic Everglide mouse pad. The MX620 has feet that aren't quite as "slippery" and thus takes a bit more effort to get it to start moving. The result ended up being that the VX was better for making very small movements.So, I love both the MX620 and the VX Revolution mice. They are both excellent mice for Mac users out there. They also make anLogitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mousewhich also sounds great (same slippery feet as the VX Revo but is a full size mouse). But, I didn't want to give it a try as it is rechargeable and thus requires a charging base to be on your desk and you have to remember to keep putting the mouse back in the charger. For me, I didn't want the extra desk clutter and yet another power brick to deal with. I'd rather have a mouse that uses normal batteries which these two mice do.
I got these pair of Sony earphones for 1 reason and 1 reason only: I have a problem with regular small earphones staying in my ears when I am exercising and out and about. While looking for something that prevented this, I came onto these. They looked really good; and looking at the good reviews and Sony's good record with earphones; I bought myself a pair.Having used these for 1.5 years now, I am really really happy with them. The sound quality is very good and very loud. They almost never slip out of my ears and I can use them anywhere. They tangle far less than the regular earphones; which is always a big plus.Now onto some cons; which is why this is getting 4/5. One side has stopped working after 18 months now; and I am afraid this is it for this pair. Also, the curved design that helps in fitting behind your ear can easily get stuck in odd places; and so you have to take extra care while they are lying around.Looking for my next great pair now!
The content of the box is very nice, but 4 Gauge wire is the suject we want. Copper (if it is copper) diameter is 150 mils (4G - 204 mils), which is between 6 and 7G. It is good for 90 Amps, real 4G - for 140 Amps. Not a big deal in my case. Overall quality is good, cables are soft and nice. Fancy fuse, you will need to mount it somewhere under the hood. My old fuse looks like a 5" piece of wire - this seems to be more convenient.
A very nice product. I have used these for several years for permanent storage of my photographs.
I needed a scanner mostly to download old pictures for a movie project I am working on. I use a Hewlett Packard at work and it works fine, but I needed a step up in quality and speed for all the work I need to do. I bought this scanner based on reader feedback and I have been extremely satisfied and pleasantly surprised with it's speed and quality. Additionally, the ability to scan old slides is a huge bonus for me, (we have about 20 carousels of slides from the sixties I need to scan). The package also came with an Adobe photo software, which was a nice surprise to me. I have had no problems at all with this product. I started using it right away and have scanned about 250 pictures so far. Needless to say I am extremely relieved and happy that I got exactly what I was searching for. I thank those who took the time to write a review, and Amazon for the offer.
Here is a warning about Toshiba's warranty. You cannot count on them fixing anything under the warranty. My connection between the AC adapter to the computer became faulty. They considered this issue due to customer abuse. And their customer relations department is useless. An HP computer had the exact same issue and it was repaired free of charge. So buy any Toshiba computer with caution!
I purchased the 72mm Tiffen UV filter to protect my new zoom lens. Every lens I own has a Tiffen UV filter attached to it. I have done this since 1978 and will continue to purchase Tiffen filters for any new lens I purchase.
I use this battery in our Computer Surge Protector/Battery Back up unit. It works as advertised. I have found that we get a year to a year and a half service out of these before we have to replace them. We have used them for years, and have had no troubles.
I bought these speakers to use with my older Denon 5.1 receiver, but decided to upgrade to Onkyo 605 7.1 receiver.With both they gave very rich and clean sound in my 16'x18' living room.These speakers are solidly built, very neat looking. Metallic paint and fabric is high quality and without blemishes. Subwoofer is small comparing to speaker sets from other manufacturers and fits nicely in more places.Sound quality is great, and those speakers can play music and soundtracks very loud without distortion.For around $100 these speakes is the deal, which is hard to pass.
For the price its just unbeatable. Speakers are fine,soft balanced sound(for the price) ,but woofer...woof!!! There si no woofer ,just 3&#34; speaker set to 5 khz. It can't even pump the air even a litlle bit from the box.Even 10 y.o. kids didn't like it. So I found 8ohm, 10 watt 3&#34; incher online for $5, he screwed it in instead of original, and kids are happy now;)
Good price, good quality. Learning to program device and use thereafter takes some time.
Does not deliver any better quality sound than old pocket radios. At least it is compact.
Daytime the cameras work ok, not great but acceptable. Terrible low light capability, late evening on all you see is black. Do not buy if you want it for low light situations.
Very good conversion lens, fair what needed and to the appropriate price.
So far I have been using this for a week now and it is working great. I use it nightly to play "white noise" all night long, the volume is perfect for what I wanted, which helps me to sleep better.
I have used this router for about a year and love it. The thing is that once it had a problem, getting in touch with their customer service and getting action taken is where the problems start. I have read many reports about how bad their customer service and technical support are and ignored them. I would think twice about buying this product again due to how bad they treat you or if you are lucky treat you at all.
This little periscope fits nicely on the top of my flat screen LCD monitor, and does exactly what it advertises: Places a small reflection of my Quicktime screen right in front of my Webcam, so that when I record messages, or tape guitar lessons for online students, I actually appear to be looking at them instead of something low on my screen. My videos are much warmer and more personable now! I was surprised to find such a useful tool at such a reasonable price.
This little unit will not let you down. A powerful 30 GB can hold what you need...pay a little extra than you would for its "cousins," you will be very pleased!The sound quality is amazing. Once you toy with the setup (initially it is a little difficult) and figure out all the bells and whistles you come to the conclusion that the Zen Vision M is a SUPERSTAR among the players!Initially I had a bit of a time figuring out how to get the FM radio feature to work. The biggest tip I can give you is make sure to TAP on the long white pad to get thru each menu. That is the equivalent to "select." The arrow keys will drive you nuts until you learn to TAP!!
I bought these speakers because of the five star reviews on this site but quickly returned them do to the mediocre sound quality. I am amazed that a manufacturer can sell a 99.00 set up for 250.00 dollars! The speakers and subwoofer are very small and the sound they emit is far below what you would expect for the price. Fortunately I purchased this product from a store that allowed me to return them for a full refund. I doubt I will purchase a Bose product again.
The item is a perfect gift for a family, my wife love it and it is very usefull, it should come in other colors but it is ok.JG
If you dont want to spend rto pdollar for best, these actually are much better then actual i pod -original earphones..which were cheaply made,didnt last long, these have exceptional quality, & sound considerign only paid 10-12.00 ..excellent buy & quality
I build my own home speakers, so I purchased these strictly to use as a "test bed" for various drivers. Basically I'll disassemble them, take out the driver Pyle has in there now and replace it with other drivers that I'm interested in evaluating (that's a lot faster and easier then building your own test cabinets). I did, however, run them for a few hours before they were "sacrificed".Obviously you can forget bass. The size of the driver and cabinet precludes even the slightest pretense at bass, but I imagine there's no one foolish enough to think otherwise. The midrange has decent presence, but surprisingly the treble is weak. Bear in mind I only ran them for 10 hours (maybe even less) so that might have improved over time -- as speakers are wont to do -- but I was a little surprised how lacking it was. There wasn't much in the way of sizzle. Considering there's a whizzer cone, which is specifically designed to focus the high frequencies and aid in their disbursement, I would have thought the top end of the frequency spectrum would have been a bit more pronounced then it turned out to be. Maybe with more time on them it would have been, but I can't say for certain.Bottom line is these are probably exactly what you think they are, based upon the price; small, inexpensive, non-hi fidelity speakers used for near-field listening. Temper your expectations and they should be fine.
Got these as a temporary replacement for the costly Logitech speakers that finally gave out (after several years of good use). Well, that was a few months ago and I've still got the Creative speakers connected to my computer. I really like them. And the low price is frosting on the cake.
If you have a video card with a power plug on the side, like the GeForce FX-5200, avoid this case, there is not enough room between the card edge and the top to plug it in. Overall it is a nice case. Having only 2 5.25 inch drive bays really sucks but what can you expect in a desktop style case? I bought this originally for my regular desktop PC but the video card issue made me go back and buy the tower version. I now use it as a Linux media center with a non external powered video card and it works great.
I had purchased this item thinking, I had gotten a good price at my local wholesale warehouse, then my Canon repairman, came for a service and told me what a great price he had for me at $99.00, boy have I been taken for a ride all this time.When, I received this toner it was in a sealed box wrapped with bubble wrap and in a sealed bag from the manufacturer, just like the brand name does. Pops right in place as it should with perfect clean, clear copies.
This is my second Sony 11.1" screen laptop - I replaced my old TX650 that had been rained on, dropped, kicked, and generally abused for almost 2 years when the HD started getting flaky and the 60gig capacity was full.The old TX650 stood up well.I think that the reason that it lasted so long in such an abusive environment - was it's sub 3 lb weight and strong, carbon fiber based case. I think one factor is that it's so light, that it "hurts itself" less when set down "less than elegantly".I've dealt with Sony's service dept. for a few years and they've always been realistically prompt, attentive and have delivered on what they've promised in the time frame that they estimated.For reference, I'm in the the service industry and they've always treated my problems in an objectively decent attitude.I've bought "way too many" laptops of different brands for employees over the years and eliminated many brands for their general driver quirkiness, weirdness and proprietary goofiness - stuff than made it a requirement to contact Tech Support. FWIW, 99% of the time, the Tech Support depts were "generally" good ans well meaning (oh, there was one exception... :-).So.... I bought a TXN15P with an 80gig HD and DVD burner, refurbished. Imaged my old TX650 HD onto the new 80gig. Sorted out a few driver wrinkles at the hotel one night and it's been great ever since.Oh - Boot Speed?I bought the TXN with XP Pro - and NOT with VISTA.Boots up, well, about like XP Pro boots up. About 5 times quicker than Vista........ but not as quick as Win 3.1. &lt;wink!>Vista, even at best, is slow booting.I read around about Vista problems and bloatiness before I bought and also had already listened to my next door neighbor for 3-4 weeks who "just had to have dual core Vista "power" in his new desktop computer.After he send his computer back, twice to Dell, with hardware and Vista / hardware clashes. They did what they could do and eventually fixed all - but Vista / hardware clashes seemed a big part of it (oh, and that one time when the smoke came out of the case, was the other issue - but they were good about fixing it).Back to XP - XP Boots up even quicker after I started deleting the uneeded HP printer and scanner talkback communications programs and installed ONLY the HP printer drivers.As far as Sony as a company? I'm sure that they have their problems, but, after buying IBM, HP, Compaq and Dell - well..... Sony has done a good job for us. Now, if they'd just lower their prices..... &lt;wink!>AND - I still have my TX650 that's waiting for that 100gig HD I bought and haven't installed, yet.
i like tha amazon sevice because i got defective goods first. Later i was so worried because i losr my money. Fortunately i opened tha amazon site and saw return icon. I clicked on it and write the problems. It give me return postpaid ticket righta way and i got another good with in a weeki really like your servicethank u
I needed a simple alarm clock for my son. This gets him up in the mornings and works just fine for him, plus he can listen to the radio if he'd like.
inexpensive and gets the job done - also I don't have to buy Nike shoes to use their sensor
After 3 iPods failing on me I decided to check out the Zune, this thing is wonderful! Its a bit bigger, but thats not a problem. It does everything very well, the controls are simple and very user friendly. The Zune software automatically downloads album cover art to display when I play songs. This same software is really easy to use and makes me wonder why I ever wasted time with iTunes. The large screen is impressive looking and makes movie and picture viewing a breeze. I'd recommend the Zune to anyone, It's top notch!
When I first bought this cam it constantly ate the tape it came with. I brought it back to the store and they replaced the cam. Now 6 months later I have the same problem and the store tells me that my 3 month waranty is over. I explained them that the cam has the same problem as the first, but the answer remained,&quot;your 3 months are over!!&quot;.
I lost the cap for my lens while out with family. Bought this as soon as I got home. Can't live without it now!
As delivered, the NSLU2 worked right out of the box. I plugged in a 500GB USB 2.0 drive. delivered with the NSLU2, ran the setup utility, and all was OK.Then I tried to modify a few things, such as the default password (a typical security step). It does not allow modification of user settings unless the attached hard drive is formatted as EXT3 rather than NTFS. However, other modifications such as assigning a new device name or a fixed IP address worked OK. Since I don't plan to make the disk storage visible on the Internet, security not a major issue.Then I tried to attach a second NTFS-formatted drive. The NLSU2 reported it as "not formatted". When I unplugged the first drive, the NLSU2 reported the second drive as NTFS-formatted. Documentation and on-line help from Linksys were not helpful. I have yet to figure out what to do to attach a second drive, although one 500GB drive is enough for the forseeable future.So, the current verdict is that the NSLU2 is usable for what I intended: network backup storage for multiple home PCs. But I'm not impressed with it.
I have had a hard case for more that a year. Over time it has been falling apart and I now have to buy another one. At $22 it has accomplished the job it was made for and that is to protect my $200 Tungsten E. I would rather buy a new case every year than buy a new Palm every year.The areas of failure on my case are the regions that perform a mechnical function using plastic. One hinge broke (reason for a new purchase), lid latch broke, and the attachment slider does not hold anymore.I would prefer to have a case with improvements but I don't see a better one out there at this time. The access problems are an inconvenience but workable considering the benefit of unit protection. I hope my second case lasts at least a year like the first one, then it will continue meet absolute minimum expectations.
This is a great camera. It takes great photos and has enough bells and whistles. I use it for video too - perfect for emailing my daughters development to my folks. The best part is that when you press the button it takes the photo - no lag.Only negative is charging. Why cant it charge via the mini usb? I dont like carrying an extra charger when i travel.
I thought I did review this, but here goes...it's a nice device...it works just fine with the D50, or at least when I tested it. Am pleased and would buy it again.
Sure...i could have built these cables from raw cable material and crimp on connectors like most folks. however, fishing through walls and dragging across construction sights make purchasing the no-snag pre-fabricated cables worth it to any installer. Plus, much more professional install when user plugs it into something. It simply "feels" like a stronger connection. Highly recommend use.
Used the Zoom at Xmas in Georgia and was able to some wonderful pics
My iPod arrived much sooner than I had expected and I love it! I hook it up to my car stereo every time I get in. It works great and I love it.
I feared that the 360 version would be a little gimmicky or would not be able to control everything I needed it to.Right out of the box it will control the 360 (of course) and setting up activities is not hard but will take a little bit of your time. The benefit to this is that it will give you a better understanding of how your various components are connected. Knowledge is always good.This remote has the ability to do 99% of whatever you need it to do in terms of controlling your home theater set up and it will do it fairly easily. Time is really the only investment that you'll need to make to get everything set up exactly as you'd like it because if the remote doesn't perform the function as it should you simply press "help" on the remote and it will walk you through fixing the problem.My set up has everything from a new Denon receiver to a 19 year old Denon CD player and the database had the remote codes for all of it. Amazing.Besides the functionality the remote looks great and the backlighting is clear and for all of the buttons. Some have noted that the number buttons are too small but I rarely use those and when I have they were easy to use.I can not imagine how this remote would not suit your needs.
Don't get this t.v. It will be unuseable in 2 years when the government officialy switches to digital.
Works great and was shipped and received promptly. Was a little disappointed in the noise reduction. It did reduce outside noise, but not as much as I expected. Of course, since this was the first time I've purchased this kind of earphone, I may have expected too much.
I bought this Cyberpad originally to use it as a notebook for work. Well, the product came in defective - usb interface didn't work. (I ended up returning it to Amazon for refund.) And then I found the usage model very questionable. 1) have to keep track of the page numbers so the physical pages and the electronic pages are in sync - not intuitive, especially if you need to tear off/retire the pages. 2) the pad is very bulky - didn't feel like carrying it around. I imaging this system is probably good for survey people or jobshop people who needs to fill out the forms but I don't see it being used as an electronic notebook.
While I was happy with this unit initially, I started having problems with the DVD Player and the nightmare began. I bought this unit last year and started having problems with DVD's skipping intermitently back in Nov. I have been trying to resolve this matter over the past 3 months through Zenith's Customer Service to no avail. It began with trying to find a warranty certified service provider in my area. The number they gave me was an obscure repair shop I had never heard of. No one ever answered the phone and there was no answering machine. I then tried to have it sent in for service, but that never materialized. Then I was told that they would be sending me a CD Rom upgrade for some software problem. That did no good. I was finally told that they would &quot;resolve the matter&quot; but have heard nothing back from them and have gotten no response from several messages I have left for the person I was dealing with on a one ot one basis. This is the worst customer service I have ever received. I'm also going to complain to the Better Business Bureau and our State Attorney General's office. I would much rather have had someone tell me that I was out of luck and should just throw the darn thing away instead of stringing me along all this time. I will never buy anything from Zenith again.
For $6, it is the best accessory that I could get for my Nikon FE. It was impossible to get good focus lock using eyeglasses instead of the eyepiece.
Purchased this so I could Skype with my kids, who don't havefancy PCs. Won't work with Windows 2000 - the usual Microsoft BS approach to customers: pay major $$$ to upgrade everything or else! Nothingon the packaging to warn you it only works with Vista or XP (which Microsoft is planning to stop supporting soon- so pay up!). Ugh. I'm glad I'm migrating to Macintosh computers.
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro has outstanding performance. Its 2 internal speakers (to separate bass from treble) are boosted by a perfect acoustic isolation given by the ear buds. There is a set of 4 sizes of ear buds to choose the best fit. It works perfectly with Apple iPod (I have the 1Gb shuffle model, a perfect choice due to its small size and great performance with AAC music sampled from my CDs at 320 Kbps)... The sound this earphone produces gets truly inside your head, loud and clear. Close your eyes and feel yourself surrounded by the music, anywhere, anytime (due to the acoustic isolation). It is a good investment for your ears. If you can't afford US$ 220,00 for the Super.fi 5 try looking for the other models from Ultimate Ears: I assure you won't regret.
These cables work just fine. Don't be taken in by all the hype that you hear about cables from people trying to sell you the very expensuve cables out there. Remember that the signal that these cables is a digital signal, only ones and zeros, it is either there or not there and an expensive cable will not affect the quality.
I bought this burner to record my favorite shows off of my DVR instead of having to buy the "show DVDs" that are $60 a season. I quickly grew tired of messing with commercials and just chucked the burnable dvds. So I never use this recorder for... recording. One good thing I remember for the few weeks I used the recorder (on a daily basis btw) was the inimitable "Record PAUSE" button. So important when using a burner for television shows. Also, I remember finding blank dvds was super easy since this burner uses practically every type of burnable dvd (unlike other burners).But! What makes me love this dvd play more than the invention of dvds itself is how absolutely reliable, complex (yet simple!) and smart it is. It is like the "Super DVD Player!" I've had maybe 4 or 5 other players since dvds became popular and this Sony player has every option, every advantage, every idea I could want.After over a year together, I love this player!
Does what it was intended for, a compact camera-bag tripod where it is inconvenient to carry anything larger. Stable, and solid construction.
After ordering the HP Lightscribe CD's, ANTOnline shipped them, UPS made one delivery attempt and for reasons unknown returned my CD's to ANTOnline. UPS offered to cover the shipping cost but instead ANTOnline ripped me off in the name of restocking fee's.
Installed this in a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it looks good. I wanted to opt for an install kit with a 1 din and 1/2 din slot but since I could not find any, I settled with this. The fit is right on, without the frame effect that other install kits have in the 1.5 din slots. I haven't quite decided what to use the jewel case slot for (can't remember the last time I drove around with 1 CD in a jewel case), been using it for pens and my stereo remote. If you use it for a remote, remember to put a piece of foam at the back so the remote doesn't keep sliding in.
This is an excellent switch for your gigabit network. This is the second D-Link 8-port gigabit switch in my network. I also use the 5-port version without any issues. I recommend the D-Link brand because they have been very reliable for me and they are very pleasing to the eye compared to other brands.
I got these to use in my great room while watching TV as the great room is open to the second floor and the kids rooms. They do a very good job with some minor hissing occasionally but not enough to make it an issue and better than any other wireless headphones I've tried before. The other thing I love is that you can actually have a conversation or listed to monitors for the kids rooms while they are on. That was a big point for me.I would say at this price point the quality is very good, I like the ergonomics and I would recommend this product.
This thing is painfully slow. And it calibrates quite often which also eats up time. The prints look nice when printing on standard printer paper. However, when printing on cardstock (and sometimes on specialty paper such as parchment), most of the time the toner doesn't fuse well so there are toner splotches and ghost prints of sections on the page.Colorwise, the prints are not consistent. The image at the top of the page will be a different saturation than the image towards the bottom of the page, but they are good enough for most uses and not horribly different.I wouldn't buy one of these, but it is what came with the job so I put up with it.
Had a similiar typewriter that wore out after 10 years of almost daily usage. This is exactly what I had expected based on past experience from this company.
I'm completely satisfied with my purchase from Tiger Direct. I received the product as specified in a timely manner. I've already made more purchases from Tiger Direct since
Being an avid Andy Griffith Show fan, I loaded the entire first 5 seasons on my iPod for personal viewing. The cord allows me to view these episodes on any TV/monitor with RCA jacks. How great is that?!?!? I could not be more pleased with this item.
I recently purchased this model of DVD player. It is extremely easy to use, with the remote having a really good design. I have noticed some occasional pauses while watching movies, but it only occurs occasionally. There is one feature of this model I really do like however, and this is the &quot;zoom&quot; ability. I have used it to read small text on the screen, like when I am far from the screen or the person is reading a note and I wanted to take a look myself. overall, I am happy with my purchase but I think I may have chosen differently if I got to choose again.
I've had this camera for about two years now. It is a really nice camera...not too big in size and it takes better pics than the smaller ones. I enjoy using it. Very rich colors. This camera really capture the pics with the original colors. I take pics in the dark and it works great. Sometimes the pics are too white but with better angle its great.
I did my research on Amazon when searching for the best all-in-one printer for my money. I read several reviews and decided to take a shot with this one, and I am extremely pleased that I did.This printer is excellent and is easy to operate (I had no trouble setting it up with my Windows XP). The print quality is also excellent. I recently got a digital camera and decided to print some pictures (on HP premium glossy paper) expecting them to be not that great of quality because this is not specificly a photo printer. Again, I was blown away, the pictures came out great.I highly recommend this printer for home or small business use. It is also good if you want to print out pictures for personal use. Great printer for the money!
The HP 8230 USB burner gets 1 star because that's the lowest I can give. In summation, my successful burn rate is only about 60%, and it took me 2 months of troubleshooting to even get that mediocre performance. USB devices in general create a lot of conflicts because Windows 98 reallocates them everytime you reconnect them. The HP is no different.I bought USB because, though they have slightly lower data rates than internal burners, I thought that the convenience of being able to plug-n-play on different computers was worth it. HP also has an excellent reputation for making great burners (so buy an internal IDE burner) I bought the 8230 on condition that it 1.)was bundled with and 2.) was compatible with Adaptec Easy CD -- the industry-standard CD writing software. HP's internal burners come with Adaptec, but like many USB burners, the 8230 won't work with it. The HP 8230 comes bundled with it's own cd writing program that misses many key features that Adaptec users enjoy. The 8230 doesn't even work well with Adaptec DirectCD, meaning that you can't use DirectCD's drag and drop function (copying to a Cd-RW is done in the same manner as you would copy from one folder to another) that make CD-RW such a great backup technology.HP designs some mean hardware, but until MS can work out the hardware conflicts associated with USB devices on Windows 98, go internal if you're after burner performance. And HP needs to remember it's not a software company -- give us Adaptec Easy Cd creator, not some featureless bundle with a pretty interface.
Each year amazon should have a contest for the worst product that deserves zero stars, and this could be a finalist i'm sure.As the other reviewer reported, the weight just doesn't make the grade for the gauge if it is real copper. Aluminum maybe, but not "oxygen free copper"Resistance measurements made with an Agilent 4 wire kelvin ohmemeter also show that it doesn't meet the spec for 8 ga wire. I trust Agilent T&M; gear - I don't trust this wire.Don't risk it - Don't buy it - Run - don't walk away.
The transition from a vga connection on my video card to a dvi-i connection on my monitor did not work. Someone had told me that it was not compatible, but since the price was not great, I thought I've give it a try anyway with the hope of improving my monitor's reception. The product should have a warning that using this adapter in this manner will not work. Plus, the design of the adapter makes it extremely hard to tighten the connection on the vga side because of not allowing enough room for your fingers. A very poor design.
I PURCHASED THIS SEVERAL YEARS AGO. WANTED SOMETHING EASY TO CARRY AND NOT HAVE TO DRAG ABOUT, IT IS AN EXCELLANT LITTLE RADIO, STILL USE IT AND EASY TO CARRY WITH ME. WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL.
Disappointed with what I received.I bought this to use a power distribution center for an aquarium. What's the first thing I see: Not suitable for aquariums. On the box and on the unit itself, but not on the website description.Also, there is no circuit breaker or on/off switch with this unit. First time I've seen one of these without a master power switch and a breaker.
The Bose Companion line of speakers currently features the Companion 2 and the Companion 3. The Companion 2 features two medium-sized speakers and the Companion 3 features two small speakers, a subwoofer, and a "puck" for inputs and volume control. I chose the Companion 2 because I did not have room for a bass box. I do not regret this decision.I recommend the Companion 2 if you are looking for a good quality two-speaker solution for your computer or multimedia device. Here is my list of pros and cons...PROS+ Small, good design.+ Good range in sound. Impressive for a small package.+ Bass can be controlled by moving the speakers toward and away from a wall.CONS- You cannot turn them off (unless you unplug the AC adapter).- No bass/treble controls (however bass can be controlled--see PROS).- Expensive.Overall, $99 was a bit much for these speakers. I also expected the ability to turn them off! But, for a two-speaker solution these are not bad.If customer service and the compact design are not important to you, then look at the following computer speakers from Logitech:Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers ($54.99 on Newegg, $47.94 on Amazon)Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1 Speaker ($238.99 on Newegg, $257.99 on Amazon)Logitech Z-2300 200 watts RMS 2.1 Speaker ($83.99 on Newegg, $96.99 on Amazon)
good product worked well. I tested it with my battery solar panel system. I don't like adding more words end
Takes some getting used to, but once you do, this thing is really a neat tool to have. Very packable and portable.The only issue is that the silicone is very susceptible to cuts and abrasions. Do not use knives or rough objects around the keyboard; I cut the membrane of one of the keys with a small pocketknife accidentally while opening letters.
This is a nice little external hub for the price. It works just fine. The hub is a little too light for me. I have to velcro it to the desk to keep it in place if I am using all of the rear ports to keep it from falling off to the floor. I sold this to someone else and bought the D-Link 7 port hub instead. I only gave it 4 stars because it needs to be held down otherwise it could fall off if all the ports are in use.
I was looking for a new antenna to replace the massive old antenna that we had in the attic of our garage. We live within ten miles of the areas HD tv antennas so we need something with less strength (remember that more isn't always better).After installing the new antenna we haven't had any signal problems. ABC used to not come in and now it comes in at all times. All other channels are also great.Definitely worth the price.
I give this filter 4-stars because it does what it's advertised to do. Not because it's an outstanding filter, or even a great filter.Many of the other reviews have pointed out vignetting, effects on the image, etc, so I'm not going to belabor those points.Something that hasn't been mentioned is why would you use a filter, any filter? There's an odd trend in digital photography to apply all the old ideas of film photography, including use of filters, and it just doesn't apply. Particularly with regards to warming or cooling. Frankly, you never, ever need a warming or cooling filter in digital photography if you understand white balance, and how to set it manually. The filter is built into your software with no negative effects on image quality, no added noise, nada.Polarizing, haze and other wavelength modifying/filtering elements are another story, and can provide benefit, but they should be thoroughly understood before being used. Many digital photographers throw a UV or Haze filter on just because they've seen photos with great color, the guy said he used blah-blah-filter and so they ran out to get it, thinking it was the magic bean to get their photos to really pop. Again, this just isn't the case.I suggest that you really understand what a filter does before you put it on your lens, and only put it on when you want that specific effect. Otherwise why would you put a signifcantly cheaper piece of glass in front of your objective lens? You're basically shooting through a car window.Now I do understand that some people like the protection a Haze-1 or even a clear glass filter gives them. It keeps dust off the objective, is easier to clean, adds a bit more protection from dust getting inside the lens if it hasn't a high-end sealed unit... and if you ever did drop/bang the lens against something, ideally the filter would take the brunt of the impact. The only argument of that group that really holds any water with me is the last one, and if you know you're going into a rough environment, then sure, pop it on. But if you're using a lens hood, again, what's the point?Final words.. I really like B+W filters but lord are they expensive. I have one, it's a CP and I use it particularly for outdoor portraits and landscapes (which I rarely shoot). I've used Tiffen and Hoya CPs and quite honestly, while I haven't done a side-by-side comparison with all the same conditions, same lenses and sensors.. there really isn't an enormous difference. Especially if your images are going on the web or being printed to 8x10 or smaller. The B+W is low profile, which helps avoid light falloff on a full frame sensor with a wide angle lens. It's a 90% solution for a 5% problem that can be easily fixed in post.
This is a very popular autodialer used at water and wastewater pump stations and plants around the country. I have purchased several of them over the years. The manufacturer has been producing autodialers for years and looks to be in the business for the long haul. All autodialers are complicated to configure but this one is easiest of the 5-6 brands I have used. You can talk into it and it will repeat your recorded message over the phone when any of the 4 or 8 (depending on model) alarm channels are triggered. It will call out if the 115VAC power is out. All the callouts have time delays that you can modify. You enter a phone tree of telephone numbers that it will call round-robin until someone answers and punches in a response from their telephone. I've tried two lower cost autodialers and they were either not reliable or they were too complicated to program. I've tried 4-5 more expensive autodialers ($1500 - $2500) and they were no better than this unit and some were so complicated to program that they require a service technician to make any changes. The manual that comes with the Sensaphone is easy to read and organized well.
When I lost the lens hood that came with the lens, I thought boy, am I going to pay a lot for this. I was very supprised to find the lens hood I needed at Amazon for a lot less money. The price of the hood with S&H was less than the price of the hood at Nikon. Thanks Amazon
I purchased these speakers after seeing them dropped from their msrp of $300 a pair to a little over $100 at Outpost.com. After giving them an extensive listening test, I can offer the following advice on how to balance the speakers into making them sound quite good.1. When you first get them, the won't sound very good. They'll be missing the mid-range and the treble will be overpowering. THEY NEED TO BE BROKEN IN!!! After about 10 hours of heavy bass music, they'll loosen up the drivers enough to make a night and day difference. The mid-range will be there in full force, sounding accurate, while the tweeter will settle down and blend nicely.2. Being a Two-way setup (2 drivers, one tweeter and one 6.5" midrange with extension down to about 100 hz), to function properly they need a subwoofer or an equalizer that emphasizes the range from 70 and below(I've upped it 3db). Adding a subwoofer to the mix with a crossover range of about 150hz will make the setup sound much fuller. Lacking a subwoofer, equalizing the low end up a couple of decibels (experiment with this since the amplifier might automatically do this and depending out good your receiver is, might be unnecessary) will give you good kick and fuller low end. Be warned: the more bass you give it, the less mid-range you'll have. I strongly suggest only 2-3 decibels max.3. I found the best position for them to be at least 8 feet apart (any closer and the channels tend to blur a bit, erasing the stereo image. Experiment though, I have a lot of furniture that sucks up sound very easily), in the corners if possible with a buffer space of about 12" from back and sides. Avoid sticking them next to couches if possible as they have a very wide dispersion of sound- Your volume from a speaker can drop by 25% if one side is to a heavily clothed object (couches, chairs, thick curtains).If you set these things up right, they'll sound great. Avoid older receivers(15+ years) unless they are truly top notch. A decent sub-woofer (10" minimum) as a compliment will give the system great range and be quite accurate. MAKE SURE YOU RUN THEM FOR AT LEAST 10 HOURS WITH FULL RANGE MUSIC(20,000 HZ - 50 HZ) OR WHITE NOISE BEFORE GIVING THEM A SOUND TEST!!! Break them in and you will be well rewarded.A great set of speakers.
once i got it, i was ready to use it because i have a sony phone which uses a memory stick pro duo 2 gigsonce i opened the package, i was kind of confused on how to put the stick in, then i realized that it actually opened up like a clamshell, instead of sticking it into a slot like on most card readersit works perfect and transfer files pretty quicklythe only downside about it is that everytime i plug it in with my memory stick, it asks to scan for viruses and stuff, but i think its my memory stick, and not the reader
I bought this set for my husband's shop and he is the only person to use it. Two days ago the DVD player stopped dead. We used the cleaner and it worked fine with that. We played a CD on it and that worked fine but the DVD will not work and it will cost us almost 2/3 of the purchase price to see if we can get it repaired. I am very disappointed in this item. It is the second Toshiba DVD player that has stopped working with no warning. I won't be buying this brand again.
I like just about everything about this armband except that the strap is difficult to insert through the loop. Also, I have pretty small arms, and it seems like if I had a lot bigger arms, this wouldn't fit well. These are minor issues for me though I use it for running, and so far, I like it a lot!!
I bought two of these to have as spares.They work great and I am very pleased with them.
2004 OCT - I am definitely not a computer tech, but rather an average internet surfer and emailer. So far, this wireless router is great. The dsl internet speed seems just as good whether I have the cable hooked up or using the wireless. I have had no trouble with being randomly disconnected. However, I did find the Netgear documentation to be mediocre. I ended up having to call tech support when I couldn't get my wireless network password working. My call was answered immediately and my problem solved in minutes (call time: Wed 3:10pm).2005-JUL-24 The router is still going great. No problems what-so-ever. The router is in the front room of the house, and I have my laptop in the backyard with no internet connection issues.
How can I rate this item when i didnt recieve this item?Why bother? Reason being, is wheni 1st received the cable, i imediately wrote to Amazon as well as the dealer, and I never received a respone back. it is highly unlikely that i will purchase another item from Amazon. If i can not get a simple cable as avertised correct, how would i have any confidence that i will receive a more costly item correct and be stuck for a larger bill and remain unsatisfied?
Bottom line is, the product is great: fast, bright, fun, small, etc. However, my impression of Compaq is now worse than before I purchased the product. How can they throw this product out into the market knowing that it is not fully functional without the accessories and not have the accessories available. Yes, I have all the accessories now but it took me over 3 months of calling stores, visiting websites, searching ebay, ordering, cancelling to finally get all the pieces I need. It was incredibly frustrating and I blame Compaq for such an irresponsible product launch.In my mind, their brand image has suffered greatly and they have wasted my time, energy and money.
If you are lucky enough to have a TRG Pro like me, or the new HandEra 330, this modem works fine in the flash slots of those devices as well (Palm OS). On the TRGPro, you may run into some battery problems, it seems to drain them rather quickly, so be sure to have spares on hand, and don't stay online too long. The increased battery life on the HandEra deals nicely with this problem.
This lens was a great investment. It is light in weight, focuses fast and is extremely sharp from edge to edge. The IS works sell under low-light situations.
The world now is very iPod-centric but the incredible sales of iPod players don't mean iPod is the best digital music player on market. For me personally there few better ones. iRiver H10 is one of them and here is why I bought it.For me what matters most is the sound quality. iRiver traditionally offers very clear, crisp and powerful sound, lots EQ options (better to not use them with good earphones) and something more. Instead supplying some no white pieces of plastic iRiver delivers its players with ear buds by Sennheiser and these little buds sound terrific so you won't have to look for something better after purchase. Only if you have ears like a bat you may consider something like Sennheiser PX100 or Koss Porta Pro for outdoor walks.I like other stuff about iriver too - flawless connection to WMP10 and Windows Media Player 11 beta (so no need to install another player if you run Windows XP), support of music subscription services, easily replaceable battery and classy design. And one more thing - you don't look like a sheep in a herd with 100th million iPod in your pocket
Small light, excellent sound isolation and fit. Brings your iPod to a whole new level of audio enjoyment. I can't even remember if they were expensive. They sure sound like it. But in any case if you own an iPod and are a sound reproduction snob... you are going to want to plunk open the VISA and take these to the gym without delay. No regrets buying theseEtymotic ER-4P Portable Earphones
I purchased these headphones for my home recording studio after reviewing countless offerings. I made this choice based on other users' reviews and the purported use of these headphones in professional recording studios. They are very comfortable, sound beautiful, have gold-plated connections, a screw-on 1/4" adapter and a robust cable. I have been very pleased with my purchase and plan to purchase a second set for when fellow musicians come over to lay down tracks. They have been comfortable to wear for long periods and fit around my ears perfectly. If you have larger ears this may not be the case. I cannot yet review their durability but all my old headphones had disintegrated in the Arizona heat.
The setup of this on a Win 7 computer was dead simple. Plug in the USB and reboot and that was it.The keyboard is great. I was already using the v4000 wired version of this keyboard and this one is identical. They keys seem a bit mushier compared to the crisp feel of the v4000 but otherwise a comfortable layout. One issue I had with the v4000 was that the legs on the keyboard kept closing. It remains to be see if that problem persists on this version.The mouse is awful. It is so big that I imagine that anyone at Microsoft actually used this thing and thought it was a good idea. It fills your palm and then some and raises your hand well above the table. Not a comfortable feeling at all.The good thing is that the new keyboard seems to work well with my old wireless mouse and so far the two USB adapters aren't interfering with each other.My Recommendation: Buy the keyboard and avoid the mouse.
This product is invaluable. Anyone who uses a laptop computer outside should own and use one of these sun shades. How I ever used a laptop outside without using one of these is a complete mystery. That something so simple is so unknown and so unused it is logic defying. I am not exaggerating one bit, I am completely serious. This product made our trip down the Intracoastal waterway possible. It was used to shade our chart plotting program and render it visible in our very bright pilothouse. Our GPS is hooked to our laptop computer which does all the work and also displays all the charts on the computer screen. Without the sun shade, our trip would not have happened. Our ice-maker was a big help too.This is an awesome invention and product, well worth the price.Porge
Guess most people know how good this lens is. The only cons I see -1. hunts a bit in low light to achieve focus.2. The manual focus ring is kinda rough - but this is in comparison with some of my other lenses - a coupla L lenses and the EF 100mm f/2.8 - all of them have a smoother focus ring.But the images make up for these shortcomings. Overall - I think a good buy.
Went looking for a Palm Device w/my husband and found the Handspring. Like the look and feel and ease of use. Hand writing recognition software easy to adapt to (except for all punctuation, still figuring it out). The longer I have it the more I find to do and put in it. The 8 MB of memory is plenty if you are using it for work purposes. Have no games on mine so don't know about that aspect. Was able to get rid of several different books (address book, schedule book, etc.) and is a space saver. Great way to get rid of all those scraps of paper w/list on them that you are constantly losing. Has helped tremedously to get me organized. Easily fits into a pocket (say on a shirt) or purse. A great way to keep needed info handy @ all times. The case is sturdy and protects the LCD screen. The &quot;hotsyncing&quot; software keeps all the info up to date between your computer and Visor. The software is great for entering a lot of info by using your keyboard on your computer and by hitting 1 button (the hotsync) it is all transferred to the Visor. Would recommend the Deluxe over the standard Visor b/c it gives you 4 times the memory and some of the shareware or programs take up 1 MB of memory. The longer you have it the more you'll love it!! We now own 2 and have it on our Christmas list for family members so I don't know a much higher recommendation I could give than that!!
I bought this boombox just one year ago. I was please with its performance, but the cassette deck completely broke down. I called the Sony helpline for advice as to how to get it repaired, but they were of no help. I was disappointed that this boombox had broken down so quickly.
All video/CD disc that I use are purchased through Amazon.comThey are ordered and before I know it, they are at my door.Prices are very good.By ordering over the internet it is faster and I do not have to fight trafficor the heat.Use these disc as backups or for my video of weddings, graduationsand sports.Dane in California
Product came faster than advertised and on time. You do not have to buy the more expensive brand names. This was cheaper too!
I was apprehensive when I got it for about $15, but the item arrived in perfect condition with all its accessories and work great. Quite a steal, really!
I bought two of these items, and one of them is already dead! They are cheap and work horrible! The get confused, the buttons are hard to press, and they stop working after about a month!! DO NOT BUY!!!!
This mouse works well and is ergonomically designed but... I should have bought a cheaper one. I could have lived without the extra scrolling features that this mouse contains. I rarely use the zoom feature on this mouse (when I say rarely I mean I have used the zoom feature like 2 or 3 times over a 6 month period). I do like the battery indicator and the storage for the USB plug, but in the end, I would have been fine with a cheaper mouse for a laptop.
I've been using this case for a couple of weeks with my Palm T/X, and I am quite pleased with it. It was easy to install the Palm; It fits snugly; and the case is easy to open. My complaint is that Saunders didn't think through the cutout design, but provided a cutout for each and every Palm function and button. For example, I cannot think of any reason why you would need a cutout for the SD card slot. It is not an odious task to open the case to remove and insert a card, especially since you have to open the case to get to the SD card anyway. Too many openings allow too much dust to enter the case. The SD card holder on the inside front panel is not ideal, but the design is dictated by the ridges on the SD card, and would cause the holder to protrude too much if designed to allow the card to be inserted face out.
I got the RipFlash to record classes. When it works it does a great job. But the documentation is a bit sketchy and if I get it set up to make individual tracks of each "song" it spends all its time making one second recordings and I end up with nothing. So you have to be careful what settings you use.The internal microphone does a good job but I have not had any luck plugging an external mic into line in. It would be nice to be able to use a directional mic to reduce the ambient sounds from people other than the lecturer.Recording CDs is fairly straightforward and they sound good to my ear.There is no way to name anything that you record so youhave to remember what each track is. Tracks are numbered sequentially beginning with those in internal memory and then switching to the Smart Media card. If you later add another track to the internal memory it gets inserted in the numbersing sequence before the first track on the Smart Media card so it can be confusing keeping track of things.The batteries seem to die quickly at times and I think it is when I have had it plugged into the PC moving files around or ripping a CD. NiMH last longer than Alkaline as usual.
Love it, no problems at all, product is exactly as explained by the sellers with the exact final result mentioned.
I wanted something that worked. Something that was inexpensive. Something that would let me experiment with studio lighting techniques. This product is all of that, but there's one big problem: it's not nearly bright enough. 26w fluorescent bulbs are, what, equal to a 100w incandescent bulb? That's not enough. You'll be using the window light and cranking your ISO up higher than you imagined necessary on a supposedly lighted shot.if you're excited about this product, I recommend spending another few bucks to get something with a little higher wattage.
It may have been my graphics card but this product did not work for me. Unfortunately with things like this it can be hit and miss and it's hard to determine where the failure was. Maybe it will work for you, so good luck!
cuts great! Best knife I ever had. Food preparation is faster and better than ever before! I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving!
I recently purchased the MVC/FD75 Sony Mavica.It is easy to use and cheap on the cost per photo since you are using a floppy.I have been able to take excellent pictures with it.As with any technology there are some things you wish you had,such as a viewer for this camera.It is not too bulky when you consider a 35 mm SLR,it really is quite light.The various photo formats is a plus for this camera since you can produce sepia,negative,B&amp;W and Solarized photos. For someone that just wants to take photos and not become a professional photographer this is the camera for you.It's strong point is ease of use.The price is most reasonable for the camera you are getting.If you shop around there is a variation in price from 299.00 to 489.00. So it will pay you to do a bit of research.Battery life is another plus you are able to shoot for about 2.0 plus.It will pay you to purchase an extra battery as a backup.Good luck and enjoy a new experience.
Was a little apprehensive to purchase after reading negative reviews about the noise but found it to be nothing but a great camera. it takes amazing shots and can avoid noise in automatic mode. sturdy build, great size, long battery life. I'm pleased!
Don't buy this router. It's very unstable and offer poor performances. After a week I can't figure what the problem is. My Blu-Ray player can see the network and the day after it can't. Files transfer can take hours. I think I will throw it in the garbage and go purchase an other brand at Best Buy!
It works in my 2007 Subaru Forester XT, but you will need to modify the factory harness slightly if you have the subwoofer in the boot.
I used these for some new Energy Micro surround speakers. These are supposed to mount to nearly any speaker but they do not fit the Energy Micro's very well. I made them work and think I got them secured well enough.....but I had my doubts. The flexibility to have the speaker mounted in any direction is nice and they look pretty good on the wall.
What a great device. For years I have owned and used an inexpensive weather radio that just had an on/off switch. Turn it on and listen to the nearest NWS station or turn it off.This Midland weather radio goes so far beyond that. It plugs in rather than working on batteries and you leave it on all the time. There is a bar to press if you want to hear the local weather forecast. Press the bar again and it goes back to mute.But the beauty of it is that you can program in up to 25 county codes so that you get the warnings from the NWS as they are issued and because the radio is always on, the radio comes on automatically when a warning is issued for one of the counties you have programmed in. It stays on for five minutes and then goes mute again.I put my county and the 3 surrounding counties in so now I know what's coming and we have a lot of severe thunderstorms in my area during the summer months so this is great. If I'm asleep and a severe storm is approaching I will know it.It also runs on batteries for when the power goes out.Great machine. I love it !!
i purchased this wipes just to complete the $25 cap to get free shipping. the wipes are so wet that they left a water mark on the screen and if there is dust arround you will have your screen even dirty. they clean the screen fine and can be reused one more time if you don't let them dry.
This is great media. I am sold on Ritek now! Do not look for anything else. Ritek also have inkjet printable media that I use now most of the times.
Product broke in the shipping process. They reimbursed totally no questions. Great great service
Based on reviews I read on this product, I made the following determination: Great product, horrible directions. With that in mind, I threw away the instrcutions, took the Print server out of the box, hooked it to my network and plugged in my printer. I then installed the software on the disk. The disk installs a print server admin. utility that I found to be simple to use. If you are have experience with TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocols, you won't have any trouble using this product. It works great. I don't recommend throwing away your instructions, but if you don't have experience with networking, get on the phone with tech support immediately and don't waste your time. I installed it on Windows XP, 2000, &amp; 98 OS's &amp; it works great on all 3!
my husband is getting into competition cooking and found this product. it has been perfect for his use. he is able to walk away from the grill/smoker and still have an eye on the meat and internal temps. we would highly recommend it to anyone that just likes to walk away!
Then I one for my sister! It works great. I am not at all technoloically inclined, and I was able to install both of these routers. I have even been able to trouble-shoot and get mine going again on the two occasions in five years when it stopped.I highly recommend.
This is my third week with this fine camera,and i must say Pentax has nailed this one in terms of price,the quality and time that has gone in the K10D.I have a eye for details and the K10D built quality is superb.The camera though a bit heavy is very forgiving once you hold it in your hand,with the grip attached its a match made, and a must if you purchase this camera.This camera is for the person who loves to take photos,and once you get to know this baby,she purrs like a cat.The weather seals,buttons and levers are of high quality, not like some other/s that have fallen of where quality is concerned.The shake reduction works very well, so one can stay in the 100-800 ISO range and get those low light shots with ease, 1/6 @ 300mm are nailed with a steady hand quite easily, on par with my canon S3IS,that i find difficult to take up now because of the leap in image quality, and ease of use over the S3.JPEGs out of the camera are sharp,once you move from the default settings that are more film like,but nice if you like that look, which i do.Colors are very accurate from 100-1600 ISO, noise is well handled up to ISO 600,beyond that the noise is more grain like, with good retention of details,for me is a plus,the competition NR kicks in too early and removes some details.This is a camera that rewards well, when used within its limits,don't liked to be pushed into too much into under exposure.The metering is excellent,good dynamic range,battery life once batteries have been conditioned is good for such a feature rich camera.The camera has some Pentax exclusive modes that are very useful,a very flexible camera to work with.Pentax lenses are amongst the best, the DA16-45mm is very sharp,hardly need a prime lens,so is the DA50-200mm no C.A.or P.F.excellent lenses for starters.Faults none yet, and at this price with an excellent feature set Pentax has priced this camera not to make money,but to draw people away from the big C & N,with a big HELLO! any thing you can do i can do it too,as better,even better and for less money,for how long it's up to Pentax as the K10D is their path to glory, if they want it.
Tried the less expensive d-link conference room phone and it just didn't cut - the polycom is MUCH better.
I have always had this product from many years. It is great especially if you are having wrist of hand problems. It is ergonimic and designed to relieve pain. It works great and highly recommend it to any one. The only problem I have is that the white letters and numbers after about 3 years use tend to fade away or completely faded away. But other then that I would tell anyone to use this product. I use to have corpal tunnel in the wrist but don't have the problem anymore when using this keyboard.
I bought 5 of these units and they were easy to install an IDE laptop hard drive in. Plugged into a USB port and immediately Windows (XP, Vista & 7) recognized it and allowed me to format the drives. Couldn't have been easier.As the title says it is truly an excellent item and a really great price.
I bought this device so I could make use of a collection of CDs. Of course, after one has used an MP3 player, CD players seem rather dated in terms of bulkiness and handling needs. With that qualification, this CD player performs well. The sound is satisfactory and the controls are easy to use. If you need a portable CD player, this is a good, cheap solution for your needs.
I absolutely love this product. As someone who doesn't want to pay for excess energy, I used to have to reach behind my entertainment center to turn of the power strip. Now I simply turn off the TV and the rest of the system turns off automatically. I keep my cable DVR plugged into the "constant on" plug to keep the guide and programming up to date.I love how much the price has come down over time, but the only (minute) knock I have against this product is its price.
I use win XP.No problem in installation.No problem recognizing the volume.I really have no complaint about it, works just like it should. Use it mainly for backup and movie storage, so don't really care about how fast it is, but of course I try to go with 8mb and ATA133. $2/1GB would be a good price for this. Refered to amazon by WhoSave coom.Recommendation: get a external HD enclosure for your old hard drive, don't toss it out, just use it as a USB drive.
I tried to use this card in my old camera (I know it works fine) and kept getting "memory card error". I went online and saw any number of complaints like this. Any ideas?
Hard to find items are easily located on Amazon! I spent some money in gas driving around searching for this little guy after my pupppies got ahold of mine! Headache! Then I realized, go online and check Amazon, they have it and the price will be fair...you did, and it was!!! Thanks.
-My battery died within 6 mos-The internal wireless card went bad after about 2 yrs. Unfortunately it also causes Windows to crash if I even switch it on. Luckily it doesnt bother Linux.-The HDD has just died at a little under 3 yrs.These failures are common in laptops that travel often and used roughly. However I used this as a desktop comp with very little travelling.OTH I very much like the LCD. And I will be upgrading the memory and the HDD to extend its life, as well as pull the wlan and upgrade cooling as it always ran hot.
well, all i can say is that i may be a little tone deaf. If you are unsure about buying these, clean your ears out and go to a circuit city and try these on before you buy them.pros-best bass ever!, comfy fit, nice case, extension cordcons-short cord, case is freakin annoying! two words: ear-waxWell, if you want bass, you will get it with these. the sound is pretty much crystal clear. the extention cord is very needed to listen to it, since the normal cord doesnt even get down an average arm. The problem is, that the extention is one meter long, so you will have some excess cord. I use this with my nike psa radio and my iRiver iMP-350. They sound crystal clear with both. Note: you will have earwax buildup. Be clean!now if u excuse me, im off to buy sennheiser px-100s.
As nowadays everything is becoming a router I have not yet had the oportunity to test the router of the DI 704UP. I own three of these with different printers (HP 1200 laserjet and Samsung 1210, 1430 and 1450), Finally I found something that is not stated in any documentation of these products. As Linksys Printserver PSU S4 you will have the same inconvenients with D Link: Try not to turn them off. If you do, try to turn back on in a given order, first the print server and then the printer, so you will see the status led of the USB port turn green.Besides that the print server has worked very well.I have used the web interface and it appears to have the same functionality as my Linksys Router but you never know.I bought it for the price and do not regret it as I don't have to have the computers on for a remote user to use the printer.If it weren't because of the coming back on line problem I would give it a 5 star... for the print server.
I find Belkin cables to be fine for their purpose.I'm not sure how you should rate the length of the cord, after all, you buy the length you need!The quality is fine and the price reasonable. (Wish I could say the same about their electronics though. - but that's a different set of reviews sometime.)
This is a versatile and capacious computer bag. About my only knock is that the Velcro closure system for the foldover side panel needs, well, more Velcro, something I've added on my own. The bag holds a laptop, all the electronic accoutrements of business travel, plus papers, magazines, etc. I had one stolen, and replaced it with the exact same bag.
My machine did not work. The video was black and the pictures were pixelated. I'm trying to get a refund ASAP.0 Starsjames Curry
This is a boss wall mount that is pretty small yet looks good, and according to the instructions (I'm certainly no expert) works with any type of flat screen TV out there. It was pathetically easy to use, as it was already put together right out of the box and all you need to do is put it on the wall. But beware, if you don't have a leveler, go out and buy one before buying this (or any) mount. Make sure you level it perfectly, otherwise it will look ridiculous on the wall. And install it on a stud!But back to the unit, the sliding portion gives you 15 degrees to play with, locks down tight and moves pretty easily. All in all, a great piece of hardware for not too hefty a price.
I'd buy the 8, 16, or 32 GB versions but the Nintendo Wii only takes 2gb cards in FAT32 format. This is perfect for the wii. Low capacity usually means higher class transfer rates but this one is slow. Good enough for the wii and good enough for me! :)If you use it for other than the wii you can store about 3 full length movies, 500 songs, or 1000 decent quality (2mb) photos.Just look for higher class ratings on cards so you can have faster transfer rates. You don't want it to take you 45 minutes to transfer 2 gigs of photos at the end of the day. Get a high class card and cut that 45 to 2 minutes like that! :) Remember class (speed) and capacity (size) are two different things!
I have this long USB cable connected to my Playstation and the other end connected to my headset. Now I never have to worry about my mic dying. Cable is tough. People step on it all the time because it travels across the room to the couch.
I bought 4 of these calculators so I can keep one handy on every floor of the house and in the garage. It isn't a fancy calculator, but it adds, subtracts, divides and multiplies faster than I can do it in my head. I'm sure it has some additional functions that I'm not using, but not many. Anyway, the price is right!
Replacement for the same 3M Keyboard drawer from 10 years ago. The old drawer was cracked right down the middle and after many repair attempts it was time to replace.The great discovery on the arrival of the new drawer is that 3M and their innovators must have discovered the design flaw/weakness in the drawer and the new drawer has a piece of metal bracing on the underside. Yay!Possibly this drawer will last 20 years, then hopefully I won't be working anymore.
- I was considering Garmin, Mio and TomTom. I finally decided on the Garmin after reading so many reviews from different websites. Everything is fine, but when you're in a parking garage, the reception is horrible. Even after we left the garage and out in the open, it still says "acquiring satelite" for minutes. I had to "STOP" it and then restart the route in order to connect to the satelite. So, that is kinda annoying because you can't just wait at the stop light until it acquires the satelite.-And at one point, we were looking for McD. We missed one, and wanted to see if there's another coming up. c340 directed us to turn back and go to the one we missed. At least it should displaying a U-turn sign to indicate that to go to this location, you need to turn back.-it would be nice if it can take into account which freeway is more high in traffic. during our trip to LA, it instructed us to take I-5, which is pretty jammed most of the time, instead of telling us to take I-405. When we changed the route ourselves, it kept on telling us to go back to I-5. another annoying part.-the screen is hard to see under the sunlight. and the window mount fell off from the windshield (we weren't driving on bumpy road); luckily the system wasn't damaged.but overall, it still does its job and get us to where we need to go.
This product was a waste of time. I waited like a week and 1/2 for it to come, then try to test it out and realize they sent me the wrong item. I'll never buy an item like this again from here.
This adapter is very easy to install and works great. Much fast transmission and distance than my Netgear adapter.
Exactly as expected. Sound quality is good. The wires are clearly labeled, making it easy to tell which wire is positive and which is negative. I only needed to run a few &lt;10ft. segments so wire like this may be overkill, but this was less expensive and of better quality than smaller-gauge alternatives.
My 2004 Jaguar has a high end radio, but alas, I cannot use my mp3 player with all my wonderful playlists. I bought this on a whim and left it sitting around for nearly a year. Then, bored one night, I decided to plug it in and put it through it paces. I pushed it into the lighter socket, attached my mp3, set it to a frequency and voila. Beautiful music. Now I never go anywhere - even on short trips - without it. So much better than radio. The quality is excellent.
So far it seems to be doing just fine altho it tried to send us up a farmer's drive that looked like a continuation of a rural road. Otherwise it has given good directions and is relatively easy to use. Have not taken it out of familiar territory yet and am looking forward to using it to really travel later this summer.
It was a great gift and they use it when they ride there bikes.
I am a college student, I wanted to build my own PC, and got this keyboard to go with my computer. The keyboard is very nice the build quality is amazing. I would know I had to take mine apart to clean it there were at least 15 screws on the outside and about 15 more on the inside very solid and sturdy keyboard.Typing on the keyboard will need some getting used to since the action though is intuitive is not common if that makes sense so a lot of you will need to retrain yourself to type on it. The wrist area is very comfortable and is padded great for long typing sessions. The function keys are useful on the keyboard as well requiring a push to run the most common programs. There are 5 customize-able buttons as well for which you would need to download a software to make it run.The things that I don't like about the keyboard is that when you push down on the keys there is no audible click like in the older keyboards, which would have been a plus for me. The volume rockers will take sometime adjusting as the keyboard does it with its own interface so on the older computers it is a pain as it takes sometime to respond. Some of the buttons like the back button are pretty useless. And cleaning this keyboard is a pain at best but all those are minor issues at best I have had this keyboard for more than two years now and would buy it again if I had to do.
Installed drive and loaded software that came with drive.My computer quit immediately and is now a doorstop as it is too old to sink money into it.Apparantly the disc that came with the unit was corrupted with a virus.
The speakers themselves are fine. However, I made a mistake. I ordered these as they are shallow mount, and standard depth 6X9's won't fit in the door panels of my 2001 Sebring Convertible. The problem is that the Chrysler Premium Infinity sound system is set up to handle 2 ohm speakers...these are 4 ohm. Oops.
Most prism filters do little more than multiply the image. With the Cokin Multi-image filters, you can create more than just repeat images, because the filter holder is fully adjustable both axially and laterally. This gives you much more control.Helpful hints: Recommended focal lengths are between 50 and 105 mm. Do not stop down too far, or you'll see the design of the, filter, rather than the effect. This filter can be used with most other Cokin filters.
I purchased these on a Black Friday Week Deal. Thought it was a great buy, but you get what you pay for. Fuzzy images, and impossible to focus above about 15x. Just wish I had read all the reviews before jumping at an inferior product. My 30-year-old Bushnells are a much better product. I will never buy another Barska product. Avoid.
I gave the product two stars because, yes, it will prevent the nano from scratches and dust. But I bought it because of the design and the picture barely represents what the cover actually looks like. Colors are faded and the iJacket literally smells bad. It fits nicely but looks cheap. This product is not worth $9.50.
1. The auto /manual button broke down.2. Outdoors or in strong light, the LCD screen is very sensitive. Picture quality is blurred and unclear.3. Panasonic customer service stinks. They require you to pay to ship the camcorder for repairs and pay the shipping to receive your camcorder back. You have to ship it to Illinois. There is only a 90 day warranty. By that time your camcorder will probably need repair. Panasonic didn't even look at my camcorder and they say that it costs 160 dollars to repair -- parts are under warranty for a year -- this is only the cost for labor. In other words, to fix the camcorder, costs more than to buy it. Panasonic refuses to pay to fix camcorder because its after the 90 day. Visa refuses to pay to fix the camcorder.I strongly don't recommend this camcorder and Panasonic alltogether.Also buy a camcorder in a store where you can buy insurance on your camcorder. ...
This serves us very well. Easy to set up, works well with all our components. Couldn't ask for a better receiver in this price range.
Don't expect to plug this in and have it work. It needs software that does not come with it.
This is a great center speaker with very clear vocals and presence. You should always buy the biggest center channel possible since it carries 60% or more of the movie. It will also give your dialogue more presence, overall weight and anchor the system. Timbre matched with all RTi speakers.CSi5 vs CSi3: get the CSi5 since bigger the better.CSi5 vs CSi A6: get the one that best matches your system aesthetically, they are both very similar except that the CSi A6 is newer, looks better, little bit on the warmer side and slightly maintains resolution over a greater distance. The CSi5 has a more angular cabinet while the CSi A6 is rounded. Functionally, the CSi5 can be placed upside down and with the shape of its cabinet you could tilt the speakers slightly upwards. This was a plus if you had to mount your center in a location that was a little lower than ideal. It would project the sound upwards toward the listener's ears more effectively. The CSi A6 is not as deep and the height is slightly shorter.CSi5 7-11/16" H x 24" W x 14-1/2" D (19.53cm H x 60.96cm W x 36.83cm D)CSi A6 7 3/4" H x 24" W x 14" D (19.68cm H x 60.96c W x 35.56cm D)
You do not need an iPod to use an iRock. Any device that has a head phone jack can use the iRock. Just though I'd make that point clear!I recently went on a car trip for the weekend and used the iRock the whole time. Works really well (as long as there are no stations on a close frequency).FM quality, great for the average car stereo.Also works great on portable stereos. I originally brought it for my girlfriend who has a boom-box type of stereo in her room. She is very happy with the quality.
Not much to say. It is relatively low cost, well constructed, very flexible in terms of positions and perfect for my 11 year old to use when using he iPad2. The rubber feet and rubber on the upright support are exactly appropriate for the task. Very pleased. You will not be disappointed.
See the same product by Focus. This is NOT made by HP and is not a high quality product. It has a high rate of defects. Mine was NOT RECOGNIZED BY my HP Officejet. It worked a few times and that's it. Waste of money and time. My Officejet displays "Remove and Check Black Cartridge", which I have done multiple times with no success.
The zune is sweet, it just takes a little while to convert from an ipod user to a zune user. You have to download a new program to put music onto the zune, and it is kinda a pain to switch all of the music on your computer into the zune program. Then it is kinda a pain to get the music from the program onto the zune. Once there, however, it works great. Also, I still haven't figured out how to make a playlist on the program, which is a bummer.
I am one of the few who had a relatively good experience with this product. The product does freeze in the burning process from time to time. But my main negative point about the VR2940 is that the manual did not alert users to the fact that this unit does not support any DVD-Rs with speeds above 4X. Quite an oversight on the part of GoVideo. The model also tends to blackout if there is a poor quality vhs inserted. Having siad that; I have burnt over 100 hours of home videos with good results and the DVDs have played on most other players.
This radar gun works for hockey pucks too. I crouched behind the net and zapped the oncoming slapshots. Just remember to wear protective gear when behind the net, especially a full face helmet. When the shots miss the net, the pucks will bounce off the boards and find you.
This mouse is very responsive, great feel in your hand, excellent battery life and looks great.I have had this mouse at work for 5 months and the battery level is still almost full and I use it 8 hours a day 5 days a week. I used the high end logitech and the shape just didnt feel a quarter as good as this mouse. The sideways scroll is great for use in excel spreadsheets but nothing else really.People this mouse is not for a laptop, the size of the receiver would defeat the purpose of use with a laptop there are better solutions available with smaller wireless mice for laptops.This mouse is great in games, yes the scroll button is hard at first to swtich weapons but when you get used to it, it is smooth and very nice to use.I would definately buy another one of these mice.
We bought this and were happy with the picture but could barely hear it. However, it broke after only a few months so we got a replacement. That one lasted maybe 20 short car rides and won't work anymore. I have seen a lot of similar reviews on other sites so my advice is to look for another brand.
I bought the WTR54GL a year ago from Amazon.At that time I loaded the Linux Tomato firmware version 1.21, this allow me to have better security options, see graphics and data for my Internet connection speed and usage and many other capabilities only available on devices priced 10 times and up.I still use it today, I actually got a second one for my cousin. All the people that I have recommended this device too, and bought it, are happy with it.Of course, it would be great if Linksys will come up with a similar device, still Linux compatible, for Wireless "N". In the meantime that happens, I will keep using this one.I updated the firmware yesterday to Linux Tomato 1.28, the update was smooth with no issues. The most inmediate difference is that the web interface on 1.28 has been improved.I will keep this review updated regarding reliability and features of Tomato 1.28 (if you want to try it, go to [...] ).
I am an avid amateur photographer. This is my 5th digital camera. I currently own a Canon Pro1 and this Sony R1. I purchased the R1 after selling my dust prone Canon EOS 300D with FD 24-85mm USM lens. Yes after many years using SLRs (digital and film) I am finally fed up with dust problems on the (digital) light sensor and manufacturers who in the main (Olympus is the exception), try to pretend the problem doesn't exist. Has Canon or Nikon ever tried to clean a sensor on a desert field trip? They don't even sell cleaning kits! These have to be purchased from third parties.OK so how does the R1 compare? Obviously more megapixels than the EOS 300D. Much better price performance from the Zeiss lens. The lens is simply superb and would cost a $1000 if you bought the equivalent SLR lens(es) from Canon or Nikon. The wide angle performance (24mm equiv) is amazing! For backpacking trips the R1 is big and weighs 1kg so I wont be selling my Pro 1 any time soon. Apart from the lens the other main advantage of the R1 over every other camera I have ever owned or used, is the live histogram. Effectively you Photoshop the levels BEFORE you take the photo rather than afterwards at home - when you then discover your out of dynamic range!My only quibbles with the R1 are:there's no movie mode and, as is well documented,it has a small frame buffer and so burst mode is not up to par - it does match the (discontinued) Canon 300D however.ISO noise is not quite as good as the Canon DSLRs but it is quite similar to, or better than, the Olympus DSLRs.But hey! The worst noise is blobs of dust in what is supposed to be a clear blue sky! I will not buy another DSLR until the manufacturer has a fix for dusty skies.___________After 6 more months of use. Still the best digital field camera. The wide wide angle is superb. The live histogram saves lots of time with photoshop - and it reduces Photoshop induced noise on badly composed photos. The small frame buffer is of no concern to me. No regrets at all.___Guess what? This camera is sooo good I have seen it for sale for twice the original manufacturers price! There is no competition. It is unique. And I am not selling mine for $2000(US) even though I own a Canon 40 D plus L series lenses. The R1 lens is as good as Canon L. It's that simple. And its that much cheaper.____Now in mid 2008 this camera still sells for double it's original price. That's how good this camera is. I am happy with my Canon 40 D and 3xL series lenses. But at wide angle the R1 still bests the Canon L 17-40mm F4. The R1 is a seriously good landscape camera in bright conditions. Sensor noise is not up to Canon or Nikon's current standards. But for a camera to take into the dusty bush, the R1 cannot be bettered. Which is why it has appreciated in value by 100%!!
I have been flying PC flight simulators since 1987. I have had Control yokes, and Rudder pedals that cost in teh hundreds of dollars. I got away from flight simming for awhile, and just recently started up again due to Microsoft's release of Flight. I had thrown out alot of my stuff, and needed a new joystick. I purchased the Logitech 3D Pro and think it is a great product. reasonable price, very stable and well built, good software and interfaces with MS Flight perfectly.
The hub prevents the computer from booting. Search on the web found that numerous others had the same problem. Belkin was unable to provide any support and it seems the only solution is to purchase a different hub. The hub is nicely designed and works fine once the computer is booted and the unit is plugged in.
Maybe its because we use these tacking irons a lot in our studio, but it seems that the heat controller does not last. Its too bad they cannot be repaired, because we now have a drawer full of tacking irons with faulty heat controls. It is a shame what has happened to the quality and reliability of these American-made products.
Used this to upgrade a computer we put in our entertainment center. Moved the machine to Windows 7 and everything is running great. Good ram for the $$.
The LSi25 have the best all around sound that I've heard. The mids and highs are incredibly accurate and the bass is rich beyond all other speakers in its class. Polk has a special way of getting the music to feel live. I can hear the subtle sounds on many CDs that most speakers miss. After listening to many, many competitors, I bought the LSi25s immediately on the first day that I heard them
Wonderful Turntable with all the gadgets you need. I have mine plugged into the computer sound card. Great sound except that i have changed out the AT phono cartridge to a Shure M447 DJ cartridge for it has better tracking and output. Had to adjust the arm height just a bit. Otherwise now sounds superb. Be sure you keep the weight adjustment as its suppose to be for each cartridge. No rumble or hum here. Dont know what the other guys are talking about.They must be hooking it up to older receivers requiring phono input grounds. Thats so old fashioned anyway.Highly recommed this to all who cant afford a high price Technics. Only drawback is Dont use UPS shipping, the outer carton was all torn up, just lucky AT packs the turntable so well.
I would echo the words to the wise from another reviewer here. I too bought a Slimtop. After 10 months the CDRW started acting up. I rang the Sony helpline, and from the voice prompt entered the model id, whereupon the voice system told me that it was out of warranty. Note - not just my machine, about which this voice system knew nothing (unless Sony are cleverer than their consumer products of course ;-), but the *entire model* was deemed out of warranty. And there was no way I could get through the system to a human being to discuss my problem. So I wrote them an e-mail describing this voice system weirdness, and my actual hardware problem. That was six months agho. Of course, I am still waiting for a response. So, my word to the wise is : if reliability or service are criteria in your purchasing decision, avoid Sony like the plague, because you will be on your own.
this watch arrived with no working battery; i have to buy a new battery; from now on, i'll buy my watches from a store where i can see first hand if they are any good
I bought this two years before. It works great till now. The size is small and easy to operate. If you want to record video using this, the quality is not very good. The picutre's quality is good.
Just pick up the telephone:( 1 ). Dial the local access number or the toll free.( 2 ). Enter the PIN number.( 3 ). For USA domestic calls, Dial: area code + telephone number.For International calls, Dial: 011 + country code + city code + telephone number.
This was the first time I ever purchased toner cartridges for my ink jet printer online. I ordered an HP 96/97 twin pack from a company called Super Deal, and I was very satisfied with the prompt service and the quality of the merchandise I received from them.I intend to order many other items for my computer from Amazon in the future.
I bought this lens new about six months ago to use on my D3, and have used it now for four weddings.It is not quite as sharp as my 24-70mm f/2.8, when wide open, but when stopped down one stop, it is tach sharp. It is also much lighter which helps a lot at a long event, and it has more reach, making it great for parties and receptions.It autofocuses very quickly with the screw drive in the camera, and I never miss any action shots due to focus lag. It won't focus on some of the low-end Nikon DSLRs because they lack the drive screw.I don't recommend this lens for DX cameras, because 24mm is not usually wide enough on DX for many reception and party shots. In my opinion, the 16-85mm VR DX or even the 18-70 DX lens would be a better choice for a DX camera.The 24-85mm is also a very nice light weight travel lens for an FX camera.
The clipper II is a handy starter setup for processing both 35mm and 120 film. Loading the reel is easy and the quantity of chemical needed is clearly printed on the tank. Inversion is not recommended but the rotating agitation process gives excellent results. If it didn't leak when it's up side down I'd give it 5 stars. Actually, I don't think it's intended to be inverted.A good tool.
Vizio is not a widely-known brand name, but after purchasing two sets from warehouse stores, I have come to respect their quality, especially when you consider the cost.I will buy again for my summer home.
Easy to use, easy to hold especially as I'm left handed. No complaints except they could have given you rechargeable batteries. Somewhat new with digital but this looks like a great camera for a beginner.
First, let me say that I have never left a review online for any item, but my experience with this purchase was so good that I feel compelled to pass on my thoughts on this purchase.Simply stated, this TV is awesome. I did a ton of research, and debated this TV versus the 42'' Samsung plasma, and I could not be happier with my selection. This TV works great right out of the box, awesome picture, easy to set up, easy to navigate menus. Looks great, sounds great. One of the best purchases I've ever made.Now, the price. I can not believe how much money I saved buying this TV on Amazon (from Amazon, not a third party seller). I paid $1,879 delivered, no tax, free shipping. The after tax price at Best Buy with delivery is over $2,500. I was pretty skeptical making such a major purchase online, but the entire process was easy and uneventful. Delivery was easy to set up and the guys were prompt and courteous.All in all, I really have nothing but nice things to say about this entire buying process. So, if you are looking for a great new TV at an unbelieveably low price delivered to your door, buy this TV now without hestitation.
i wasn't sure if this router would work with my newly installed AOL cable broadband... it was so easy! all i did was plugged it into the cable modem....made sure my computer were getting ip addresses automatically.. rebooted my modem, the router and my PC's..and everything worked!! great product.
I have tested multiple items in many different retail stores to no avail. I received two different iPod music docks as gifts (iHome and iLuv) both of which fail in comparison to this machine.I was actually rather excited to see the great reviews this had and waited every day for the mail so I could listen to it... yeah I'm a dork =) But I have been nothing but satisfied. The sound is great... the base is great. Not BOSE great, but there's still a little something-something there. Volume can be turned up very loud before distortion... much louder than other similar sound docks.It even works with my Ipod Touch which was one of my only concerns about blindly purchasing a sound system. As iVoice was put out before iTouch.The only downsides to this are the remote can only scroll though songs, it doesn't do any 'main menu' situations. This is not something that I want anyways... it is very simple and to the point. Also, the remote has to be pointed directly at the bottom of the console for it to work.Other than this, I would buy multiple Athena Sound Systems. It's just what I need... =)EDIT: One thing I wanted to point out is that this system has almost doubled in price since I purchased it. It is currently on 'sale' for $89.88. I payed $46.75 in January of 2008. In one and a half years it has jumped in price. The iVoice is amazing and still works as well as it did the day I received it, I just thought the price change should be acknowledged. -Niki
Purchased for my 13-year-old god-child, she loves it!! A great "point & shoot" camera for novice photographers; easy to use, small enough for purse or pocket, convenient for school, special events, or those "oh, I wish I had a picture of that" moments. Produces crisp & clear photos that are easily downloaded to the computer.She easily fills a 128meg photocard (200+ photos) on a single set of batteries! Digital cameras take a lot of battery power, especially if you leave the LCD display and the "auto flash" on...A "aaa" NiMH rechargeable battery kit costs about $15 and batteries last from 4-10 times longer per-charge than conventional batteries and are generally good for about 300 "recharges" before replacement. Instead of $100s per year for batteries as was suggested, $15 every couple of years is more realistic.
Most of the time my laptop can get a strong wifi signal but due to the far distance away from the Station, the laptop is not able to emit a powerful enough signal to communicate with Station.The Hawkings 8db dish really works, it boost and improves the signal from my laptop to the station and I'm able to get and receive signals even when I'm 200m away.The only disadvantage is , u have to know the direction of where the signal is coming from. or the Hawking will not be able to preform.
I've had this TV for quite a while now and haven't had an issue.The only complaint I have is the black frame around the screen hides part of the picture and close captions on the bottom.Otherwise it's a very nice quality unit...
i have own this dvd player for less then 6 months. i rarely use it since i have no time to watch dvds anymore. i went to go and watch a movie for my english paper and the darn thing wouldnt work at all. snowflakes all over my screen. at first i thought it was a connection problem but no. it simply doesnt work. this is not the perfect college dvd player because in college you want to save money. i feel like i waisted my $40.00 on this piece. i am very disappointed. i bought it for its size since i do not have much space in my room. i should never have bought anything with cyber and home in the same name! what a cheesy rip-off. do not waist your money!learn from my mistake!
OK, I gave in and purchased an IPOD for my six year old for Christmas. She loves it. Not a major investment for a child, but one that will last for some time. Use of the device is simple and loading the machine using Itunes only takes seconds. Sound output is decent. The device is rugged and withstands the beating only a child can give it. The clip on device is a nice touch.If you don't want to carry your whole song catalog (5000 songs or more) -- this a good value and product.
Tired of replacing crappy plastic jacks? Get these real Switchcraft items. Lasts MUCH longer and easier to replace. Quieter too.
I purchased the Garmin Street Pilot 530c and have owned it about 6 weeks now. I love this unit and after much homework on which unit to buy, I found Garmin was rated highest in satisfaction, support, and cost. I think the screen size is just right, even though slightly larger screens are available from others, it definitely affects the battery life to go larger though. The screen is super bright in sun, and automatically dims for night driving. It is a TFT screen which is the brightest in it's class (don't buy an STN style, as you will have brightness issues on sunny days).I do need to consider updating my maps from the Garmin website, as a few "very new roads or gas stations, resturaunts, etc. are not listed.This thing I must say is so accurate, I have found places that I have never been to, and it takes you right to the driveway. I truly think this is so easy to use, even my wife can do it by herself. I like the fact that it's portable to take from car to car or to a rental car, etc. I truly will never need another mapquest map ever again, and save more ink cartridges. I love being able to be in the middle of a strange place, and find gas, banks, resturaunts, entertainment, attractions, etc. (too cool)This is the best unit I have seen compared to other friends I have that bought other Manufacturers units. I also found the best deal on Amazon at $399, no shipping or tax either! Best $399 I ever spent, and as a traveling salesperson, this has already proven to be an extreemly valuble tool, and I recomend it to friends and family.
This works exactly the way it states on the box. It was easy to setup and I was able to connect my wireless mouse to the built in hub immediately. There is a reviewer that talked about noisy keys. That is sooo not true! One of the best features of the keyboard is that it is REALLY quiet. (He must have an older model or something) I have a 15.4in Dell. (The box states that you should only use it with 15.4 size laptops) After using mine and noticing its sturdy construction, I'm going to buy it for a friend for his 17 Dell.The way it's built, there is a lot of overhang space available for a 17 in laptop. I think to be on the safe side, Logitech said "recommended for 15.4" on the box. Overall a great deal!
Absolutly love this product, have order in many sizes, did not disappointmet, good for the uses I intended.Organized my photos for me.
I'm rating this 1 star only because why come out with a 30gb player then after months or maybe it was even a year a larger space 60gb one after I already BOUGHT the 30gb one? That really aggravates me and totally unfair. I'm sick of shady practices to get you to buy more. Hopefully my 30gb will hold out for space. If the 60gb was initially available I would have bought that one. Ipod came out with both a 30 and 60gb sizes. Creative was in direct competition so they MUST have been contemplating the space issue. So whats the deal? Trying to push early to get sales??? I don't know but I'm sick of this! I can't stand nice products then a better version gets realeased. Xbox does this and drives me bonkers! I buy a new system and literally 5 months later afer I can't return the darn thing a new updated one with much larger hardrive whis is a necesity if buying xbox live material (you can't do it on a 20gb initial hardrive which by the way the sysem uses 7gb anyway), and HDMI port for better access to HDMI connection site for 1080p gamining eventually. So once again not MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR additions still the basic system but enough to really tick you off because inorder to get complete satisfaciton of these products are the version realeased later but not such a difference in the actual product to pay double for a new system.That's it. Maybe I'll just buy a 60gb Ipod next instead of the Zen because I'm totally ticked off!Microsoft is really bugging me lately and am wondering if Apple has less buggy programs, and more reasonable to customers. I can't stand it anymore.
Okay, lets just get to it:CONS:1. For some odd reason that I've tried to fix many times, it wont let me load all my pictures.2. Froze on me tons of times, and the reset button is really small so I have to bring a paper clip or an earing with me if I want to be able to un-freeze it.3. The adapter/ charger is a bit clunky to carry around, and for charging you have to connect the two and it gets to be a nusance.4. The colour choices are kind of limited.5. Dosent work with itunes.6. The headphones sometimes freeze up when I change the volume or something else.7. You cant see the album cover art.PROS:1. Superb sound quality. You can costumize your own, or choose one of the many already preset types.2. Nice size, not huge, but fits in your hand nicely.3. Tells time, alarm, date etc...4. Has a great radio tuner and you can have your favorite stations set as preset stations.5. I found the touch pad pretty easy to get used to (though some people said that it was really difficlt, I guess it just deoends on what your used to using.)6. The head phones deliver great sound quality.7. Has a great quiality microphone built in so you can record conversations or make your own memos with it.All in all a good product with some awsome features, but I'm probably going to be returning this one.
This is a great item, if the openings on the camera had been just a tad wider, I would have kept it. I did not know that Canon widened the eyelets in the G10/11/12. It was impossible to push this strap through without destroying it in the process, so it is going back. Boo hoo. :-)
Excellent product that arrived very quickly. I took it on my trip to England and was very impressed with it. I would highly recommend both the product and Amazon's service.
I had this plasma for six months and got a pixel line. I called daewwoo direct via their web site. They replaced my unit 4 weeks later. I thought this was very reasonable due to the size and shipping of the unit. Picture Quality is great. Price you cannot beat. Remember its a plasma and not a Tube tv. Problems may arise as I got. If it happens, it should happen within the warranty period. Reduce the contrast for the first 200 hrs. This will help. overall I give Daewoo an "A" for service and quality.
Generally speaking I am a fan of Logitech products. I have a keyboard, web cam and mouse from them. I have bought this one for $19.00 at Fry's store. A very comfortable mouse for my big hand. Work fine connected via KVM and can't complain at all.
This product isn't perfect, but once you figure it out, it's not bad. if the mirror was why you bought it, send it back. it gets foggy before you can lather up. the radio is hard to tune. only major stations tune in decently, but flex out when you move your hand away from the dial. if you do get tuned in to a station you like (which may take few minutes) they're still a bit static-y, but that gets drowned out by the shower anyways. it's easy to set up, is fairly priced for performance, and quenches my thirst for music world domination furtherance.
I always buy original OKI products now after I have tried other non OEM OKI products and seen the results in the printing quality, especially with the color non OEM cartridges!
Nice case none the less. Works for what i need it for. However, the case I recieved DID NOT look anything like the one in the picture, at all. The case looks good but probably not as sturdy as it would have been if it was all aluminum like in the picture.
I owned a Olympus D-340R prior to this. It was only 1.3 megapixels, but I always got fabulous photos with it. This one is even better!! I enjoy experimenting with the various featuresI'm puzzled by some of the other reviews..Mine came with the complete manual for the cameria..The photosoftware manual is on disk..but Camedia Master is lousy. Use PhotoSuite.
This is absolutely the best case you can buy. It provides very good protection and covers every part of the ipod
Advanced Windows user here. Firmware is really bad, re-boots, doesn't function, never got the video to work.Other than that, the battery, style, and audio are pretty good. too bad they can't get it right.
Bought this for my dad and he loves it!! He cooks his soups, it's true what everyone says it's really hot and fast for a slow cooker. So if you want it for slow cooking don't buy it a pot of soup will cook under four hours.
Speakers sound great - are well made and a great value - be advised though that there is a catch - the impediance is 6 ohms - most speaker systems are 8 (6 means you need more power to run them). I don't know if you can mix and match. Also for sure, your reciever needs to have a 6 ohm setting in order to run these. That is I am sure why they are so cheap!
Was the same modem that my cable company would rent me at 200% more per year than the modem cost!
I purchased this lens because I wanted more distance when taking macro photos. As I do with all new lenses I purchase, I calibrate the AF (I have a Nikon D300 with AF Fine Tuning capability). What I found is that the AF on this lens has too much back lash to consistently focus. I took 5 pictures of a static object using a cable release and the camera mounted on a tripod. Before each picture was taken, I would rotate the focus ring either clockwise or counter clockwise. The results were 2 pictures focused behind the object, 2 focused in front and only one focused on the object. The object I was focusing on was high contrast and the lighting was midday sun so that the cameras AF had adequate parameters to operate properly. Maybe I got a bad example of this lens, but the poor AF repeatability was not acceptable. I returned the lens. I was very impressed with how sharp the lens took pictures, but not impressed with the amount of hysterisis in the AF mechanism. As for the returning of the lens to Amazon.com, the process is very simple and easy. I am impressed with their customer service. Too bad that Nikon doesn't have a more affordable long reach macro lens, also Nikon could learn a few things about tripod collar mounts from Sigma. The tripod collar was beautifully engineered.
I purchased this set after a lot of research online and in various stores, and a lot of penny pinching. I am more than happy to own this set.First off, it's refresh rate is perfect for fast motion items, such as sports and almost any videogame: there is no lag in what you're doing on the game pad and what you see on the screen. Many HD's have a "ghosting" effect where an image moving across screen leaves a bit of a trail in it's wake. This TV doesn't have that problem. I'm running an Xbox360 on it and the clarity and depth of the image is amazing. I have an HD cable box as well and nothing else comparable in this screen size and price that I saw in the stores, besides the Samsung, looked nearly this good The Samsung is high quality as well, but it's blacks didn't look as BLACK as the Sony. So I went with it for it's crispness and refresh rate. Also found that LCD HDTV's are expected to have a very long life before any picture degrading, the longest of any technology out right now.Another reason LCD is impressive and worth your hard earned cash is because they don't get burn in with any regular use. This was VERY important to me as many videogames have a constant display (health bars, points, etc.) on the screen and I have seen friends with plasma tv's that were ruined after a couple of months of casually playing video games on them alongside dvds and tv. This was the number one reason I was holding off on stepping up to HD, and I'm glad I waited because it was worth it.The HDMI input is AMAZING. I'm running that to my HD cable box. I can't wait for HDDVD players to come out, because after watching HD HBO and seeing a movie on it that I own in my DVD collection, well, let's just say my DVD player hasn't been getting much use since I brought this puppy home. I watch every single nature show on Discovery HD that I have time for, and when you see it yourself, you'll know what I'm talking about. BUT DVD's on a progressive dvd player still look great, just not as good as true HD, and that's not the TV's fault. Really though, DVD's and movies in HD over the cable box look better than seeing a movie in the theater.I have a 6.1 surround home theater set up, all Sony components actually, and the experience is astounding. Late nights though, my roommate goes to bed and I only run sound through the tv's speakers and the sound is still very clear and has a good range. If you're not an audio buff, you will be more than happy just playing this straight out of the box. If you are an audio buff, you'll be impressed, and I'm sure you'll be able to bring it to life with your own setup.Bottom line, if you want an HD NOW, this is the one to get in this size range. But you don't have to take my word for it!
the shuffle is an ok player, but it required itunes software which is the worst software in the world. apple is constantly releasing updates the don't work. not only do the updates not work, but it disables the previous working version and then your stuck with nothing b/c without itunes it won't work.
Well I purchased this in March of 2008, got it quickly. Found out once I received it that it didn't screw into the lens, that it goes on the lens adapter ring that the flower lens hood connects too. So now if I wanted to protect my lens I have to put this big bulky adapter ring on, that looks goofy on the camera. Then I take a few pictures with the camera to see how they look with the lens protector on, and find out it causes a shadow on the bottoms of the pictures. However it seems to go away if I zoom the camera to at least 3x zoom.
I build custom computers and servers and install all the time. I can not say how much I stress using CAT6 over CAT5 or 5e it is so much faster. I use C2G a lot they have a good quality product every time for a very good price. I used these on my personal system running a line for my house to my work shops server and from the server to a switch. It replaced some CAT5 line that I installed about 5 years ago normally on something like this I would run bulk line and install ends but because it was my shop i did not care. I saw speed increase instantly over the CAT5 it was awesome.
This is a very nice book, price was about what I would expect to pay, and the book is obviously well made and easy to assemble
The binoculars are great for opera viewing from the farthest seats, plus they look amazing
The transmission across this cable has been decent so far, though I'm not sure how long it will last. The sheathing is flimsy and loose. I can pinch and roll it around the internal wires. In addition, the sheathing has ripped from the connector. I estimate that it would take nothing more than a door closing on it to cleft this cable in twain.
I bought the 375B at Amazon about a year ago for work done out "in the field". Admittedly getting the software installed was very tricky (repeated installs, updated software and patches downloaded from HP's website, getting the computer to recognized the printer, etc)but once done it has worked flawlessly.This little dynamo produces some of the best color prints out there for a portable, even compared to full-size and newer printers (proviso: I haven't really looked too closely at the new crop of Epson and Canon mini-portables. This call was easier a year ago when HP had the only true decent mini on the market).The new versions also print 5x7, have the memory card slots labelled, and possibly also have wireless/bluetooth (my only reasons for 4 stars). The battery holds a charge for quite a while (month+), and is priceless when AC power isn't available. The combo deal with battery at Amazon beat any competitors by a long shot. Being able to crop and zoom, as well as darken/lighten, reduce red-eye, etc right on the printer has a lot of "cool" factor in it. I think the newer models (385?) have some additional editing features.Good quality prints take about 1 minute. The 75 photo "paper and ink" combo packs available pretty much do the trick. You may find that you actually will get about 100 photos per ink cartridge. I figured the cost to be around .25 cents per print or so.
I use this lense in tight situations photographing real estate as well as landscapes. It gets a lot of information in the frame.
Love the "Trackball Performs smoothly and does so many actions with the one hand it saves me a lot of time
I bought the Skipdoctor because we have several DVDs that our Toshiba player has problems with. One of the DVDs is my wife's favorite Pilates that she tried to remove some scratches by taking a friends advice and used soft scrub... Scratched the *@$!!* out of it, and after that both our computer and our DVD player rejected the disk all together. Well the Diskdoctor WORKED! It has removed all but the deepest scratches from atleast 20 CDs and DVDs. even the Pilates disk (after about 20 passes through the Diskdoctor) works now!Downers: The unit it self seems flimsy, and is some times tricky to get open.Uppers: It WORKS.FYI: The polishing liquid is just distilled water, as per the literature. (Some people seem to get upset when they discover this fact. I'm not sure why.)
Sony's DSC-P9, released in June 2002, is the state of the art in terms of resolution and features in a very compact camera, with point-and-shoot ease of use. At just 4-1/2 x 2 x 1-1/2 inches in size and 7-1/2 ounces with battery, this is a camera you can take anywhere - so you will have it with you and take more pictures. It's smaller and lighter than many less powerful cameras, and smaller than earlier generations of Sonys. The camera and features give you that feeling that they have really been carefully thought through and designed for ease of use, though it does take some effort to learn to use.Features include:- The 4 megapixel (million pixels, or MP) resolution (2272 x 1704) is at the high end of consumer cameras, and should allow very good enlargements up to about 8x10.- The 3x optical zoom will help you compose good photos and make the most of your pixels. The zoom lens is the equivalent of 39-117mm on a film camera, so will go from slight wide angle to moderate telephoto. It's a very versatile range, though not wide angle enough to shoot wide shots in small rooms.- The lens aperture (opening size) is rated (max) at F2.8-F5.6 (depending on zoom; low numbers are better). This is fairly "fast" for this type of camera, making it better in low light than some. The autofocus illuminator and the Twilight modes also help for low light situations, which challenge all digital cameras. However, you will find it much easier to get crisp shots when the lighting is good (or the flash is used).- The DSC-P9 takes great pictures without requiring much thought. But if you want, the camera gives you several white balance options; light sensitivity (ISO) settings of 100, 200 and 400; pattern or spot light metering; multiple focus modes (3-point, center, manual at pre-set distances); shutter speeds down to 1/2000; and a macro focus setting for great close-ups from as little as 4 inches away.- Other features include video out, to show pictures on your TV; and a metal case and metal tripod mount.- The computer drivers should allow you to use a wide range of PCs and Macs with this camera. (Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 Pro, XP Home/Pro, MacOS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2)For most users, this is all the digital camera you will ever need, in a compact package, with easy to use features. It's not for everyone, though:- If you want maximum control over your photos. Direct manual controls are limited, though if you use the features wisely you have some control. Also, there is no option to save photos in uncompressed format; and no lens thread. Consider the Canon S40 if these matter to you; the S40's image quality is also slightly better. The Sony DSC-85 will give you even better photos.- If you mostly shoot snapshots, and never print enlargements, you probably don't need 4MP. You can save some money by getting a 3MP camera like the Sony DSC-P7 or a 2MP camera like the Canon S330 or the Sony DSC-P2. But having the extra pixels does give you more options, and allows you to trim the picture and still have good clarity.This camera shares many of the issues all digital cameras have:- You will have to buy more memory. A 128MB stick will get you about 75 photos at maximum quality, and 2-3x more at snapshot quality. Sony "Memory Sticks" are more expensive than other formats.- Start-up and shot-to-shot times are slower than film cameras.- The flash on a camera this size cannot match an external unit, but it is rated up to 13 feet, better than many compact cameras.- The viewfinder (for when it's too bright to use the LCD, or you're saving power) takes some getting used to, as far as what is in and out of the actual photo.- The MPEG movie feature is low-resolution (320x240), so of limited use, though this Sony can record audio and shoot any length (limited only by memory stick capacity).- Battery life is very good for this type of camera - you can get 100-200 shots - but the battery must be charged in the camera (unless you buy the Sony charger, extra), so for very long days you may want a second battery.
The definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over with the same result but expecting something different. In this case it was expecting that this unit could successfully create a dual layer DVD of my favorite TV shows. I bought this dual layer recorder so I could get as many of the shows as possible on a disc. I was successful only three times. But the last three attempts have ended with an unreadable disc after about 6 hours of ES recording time. With no warning and plenty of disc space left, all of a sudden it just fails to read the disc. Frisbee.The only reason it is not in a thousand tiny pieces is that it plays DVDs flawlessly. Just don't plan on recording any dual layer discs.
The cable is well made the cigeratte lighter plug is well made and plenty long enough. Great cable very satisfied
These work well especially when freshly inserted. They block out sound better than most ear plugs I have tried and they are a really good buy. They are not designed for multi-night use. I find one night is the most I can get out of them. Some nights, when I woke up in the middle of the night, I had to insert a new pair because they were not blocking out sound as well as in the beginning of the night. I am trying to block out snoring. If I cannot go back to sleep and keep the same pair in, as the night wears on, the ear plugs wear out and sounds become louder. I was hoping they would be even more effective than they are, but I still find them to be a better alternative than the ones you can buy at the supermarket or drug store.
I thought I did the research. I liked the features, and it seemed like an awesome Machine. I waited til the price dropped to around $600.00 dollars, (March 2003), made the purchase and could not wait to put this DVD Recorder to work. For about a week, it worked flawlessly, I was so excited about this new technology. Then came a disc error or two, which corrupted the blank media. I shrugged it off and hoped it was just a &quot;glitch&quot;. But the error messages became more and more frequent. Then at times this unit would not even shut off..had to pull the plug to get it to turn off. From there things got worse. After a couple of months it stopped being able to read Discs recorded on this very machine. Today it only is able to record on DVD RW media, if I am lucky. Disc error and cryptic number displays abound. It even tells me the clock is not set, check PBS station, while the correct time is right there on its display. I have spent almost $100.00 on blank media that ended up in the garbage due to this product. Customer support is terrible, and the Firmware update made no difference..this thing is a Lemon. The folks at Philips should be ashamed of themselves. I will never purchase a Philips product again.
I recently bought this camera and found it to be very easy to use. It also takes great pictures. However, I have since found out that this model has been discontinued. How did I find that out? My dog chewed the camera to PC cord in half. Now I can't download my pictures to my computer to save or send them. I can't find the cord anywhere including on the internet. So now it is a very nice but useless digital camera. Thanks, Fuji, for thinking of the consumer. I won't buy another Fuji product.
WON'T charge my iPod Touch and the interference is so strong that u can barely hear anything while driving. I returned it and had to pay the shipping fee. Somehow it got lost via USPS and never got refunded. Horrible experience.
Mostly I just wanted a cheap MP3 player, so the added FM radio feature was a welcome plus.In fact, I found the instuctions for loading music so complicated, I STILL haven't done it and have ONLY been using the FM radio feature, which, so far, keeps my brain occupied while working out at the "Y."I'm sure I'll figure out the instructions, someday, but to tell the truth, I haven't taken the player out of my gym bag since I started taking it to the gym.One more thing, the included AAA battery only lasted a week of use, about two hours a day, for six days. But I've put in one of my own NiMH rechargable and it has lasted two weeks with no sign of letting up.For under $15, I highly recommend this unit.
Good buy for the money.Looks good and clear.. good resolution-a bit confusion in setting up but turned it upside down (carefully) and saw the connections.. which are not viewable from above the back.This is my second viewsonic monitor (CRT was first) and a very satisfactory buy for the money.
Easy to install and it works. All from a brand you can trust at an affordable price!!!
The Antec MX-1 external hard drive enclosure and a 2TB SATA Drive(purchase separately) make a great backup capability for any XP, Vista, Win7 system. The unit has an internal fan which cools the hard drive especially when using over extended periods of time. I have two units with Western Digital SATA drives that have been running non-stop for well over a year. The fast eSATA interface is great when used with newer systems but requires the system to be rebooted before the drive can be recognized.
For those who need to print more monochrome documents this is the one.Very usefull because you put 250 sheets with no problem on system tray and you forget loading it everytime you need to print. This is my first laser printer and very pleased about all the features on it.I live in Latin America and had no problem recieving it.Sometimes you think "wow it has a big box and it could be risky buying it because I live so far, but in my case I took the challenge and it was the best choice.
The gaff tape that I received was much thicker than what it appeared to be in the picture which is a good thing from my perspective.
Even if this box was priced at $10 it would not be worth it. I packed it up to return to Amazon 5 minutes after I opened it. If I had left the two double-A bateries in it, the value would have been doubled.
I bought this product because it had good reviews on Amazon, Circuitcity etc. and the 15 minute seemed pretty good. I did some research before buying whether this supports dual voltage (i.e. if this is 110-240v). Couldn't find a review mentioning it anywhere and the customer support didn't have a clue, neither did the Duracell website help! This only works for 110-120 v and is not dual voltage which will work in Europe or Asia. So stay away from this one if you travel a lot. Otherwise a decent charger, but then there are way better ones for the same or less money.Duracell should've been more responsible to put that information on the box or on the website, it doesn't say anywhere except on the inside of the adapter which you can only see once you cut open the packing.
This cable does the job, and it was so cheap that it would not be much of a loss even if it didn't. It looks just as well made as any other generic USB cable. What else could you want?
Perfect size for people who travel around. Easy installation/setup, excellent picture quality, and the best thing is no need to ever focus the camera and with logitech's face traking feature makes it a great buy. Highly recommended.
Good price on a product that is required to use the self timer, or time exposure functions effectively on my Nikon D50 . The fact that it is wireless makes for easy use.
I like the product, but I wish it would draw from the camera's battery. Why? It's rechargeable, it doesn't require additional stuff to carry, you can always add a second battery (via a grip) It can really eat through the 4 AA batteries in a hurry. Other than that - it's solid and works as expected.
This filter has not disappointed and was exactly right for my Sony Alpha A200 camera. Have now bought one for each of my lenses to protect them. Delivery was astoundingly quick.
this product did not work at all with a new shuffle...it appeared to be designed for an older version of the IPOD shuffle. the only reason I did not return it was because I could find the original recent.
I've always had a bit of a soft spot for 35mm SLR Cameras, and when I saw the N55, it was love at first sight. I was hesitant, but the camera has truly lived up to its standards.The speedlight that's built in is probably the best feature on any camera. It gives you an idea of how the flash is going to end up, and adds light to night situations.The auto mode is spectacular; just pressing down halfway on the shutter button focuses on exactly what you want, perfectly.The weight of this camera is another great bonus. It is so light and easy to carry; I took it with me on a trip to Europe and it was ideal to whisk around the streets of Ireland with this camera around my shoulder.All of this...and it takes great pictures. You really can't go wrong.
These binoculars are just what I was looking for, and the price was perfect. A nice "bright" image, typical Nikon quality.
I found the monitor to be an exceptional value. It arrived quickly in perfect condition. I would definetly purchase from this sist again.
I have had a Sony 3000 Tivo since 2002 and decided to buy this unit because I could burn DVDs on it. After paying 400 for the unit, and 300 for Tivo lifetime service I was happy because things were working great, until I started having problems with the DVD burner. I was pretty happy because I was still under warrenty and after paying 50 dollars for a refurbished unit I was back in business - although it was inconvienent to be without the TIVO for weeks for them to turn it around, but the customer service center was friendly enough. Well now I am a little over 3 months into the refurbished unit and after several phone calls to the service department, this unit is defective.. and they want me to pay $210 dollars for another unit.Basically, I have paid $750 dollars for a year of Tivo and DVD burning and I don't feel that I should have to pay another penny to Humax to replace the unit.. but I am not in a good position. Basically Humax doesn't care, and TIVO will not transfer the lifetime service over to another unit regardless of Humax's poor equipment. (I was wanting to buy a 99 dollar box from Tivo and transfer service - but they will not do it).So.. I am out a bunch of money for a few DVDs. I LOVE Tivo, but honestly after this experience I think that leasing a DVR from my cable company is a safer route for me to go and my pride will not allow me to buy another lifetime service contract from TIVO (although I see they don't sell them anymore, so maybe that is not even an option.)If I had to do this all over again... I WOULD NEVER SPEND ONE PENNY ON A HUMAX PRODUCT and I would recommend that you save your money as well by avoiding this product. It may seem to work great at first, but after going through two units in less than 18 months, I can tell you that you are flushing money down the toilet.
Let me just tell you.. this is one Christmas present that will get more use than anything else that I've ever received! The Drebel takes fantastic pictures. If you want to see for yourself? Go to http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/eos_300d and see for yourself. It's not my site, it's a compliation of differnet sites that specifically used the Drebel. What better way is there to judge for yourself.. as to what this camera can do?Even though this camera is a bit pricy for the &quot;normal&quot; person, I believe it's well worth it.. especially if you want to take better pictures. The battery life is excellent, and can last you an entire day shooting. Be sure to pick yourself up a high capacity CF card though.. because with 6.5 MP, this camera takes some large pictures. But the pictures are rich with color and life!You get the one lens, with this particular 'kit', but you can pick up a variety of lenses that can go with it... so you can shoot closeup shots.. to telephoto. You're not stuck using the EF lenses, strictly from Canon, you can use any lense, from any manufacturer, as long as they will fit the Canon EOS body. When in doubt, be sure to ask from wherever you're buying the lense from! If you buy online, call and ask! (only deal with reputable online retailers or make sure you do your research first).. and if you're buying locally.. you can always bring your camera into the store with you to make sure. Because of this versitility in who's lenses you can use, you don't have to spend high $$$$ on a lense.It's ability to take either type I or type II CF card is very good, and because it's not limited to the size of the card, you can even go with higher capacity things, such as a microdrive, if you want to. (that saves some $ there .. as microdrives are a bit less expensive than CF cards).The weight of the camera, itself, is very comfortable. It's not too heavy and Canon provides a good strap for around your neck. Of course, you start adding on telephoto lenses, and the weight is going to increase.. but it's doable.. besides.. that's what tripods are for ;) It fits well into my hand and the buttons are in an easy reach position.The only thing really &quot;lacking&quot; on this camera.. is .. well.. if anything I would have a better instruction booklet. Not that theirs is bad.. but for the average consumer, who wants to learn photography ... what is aperature, etc....... the instruction booklet is a bit lacking. Maybe it's suppose to be that way, but IMO, it'd be nice if it covered a little bit about that sort of stuff........... or maybe an additional insert. Of course, that's why there's otherphotography books available too.All in all, I love this camera. I've had a variety of digital cameras over the years, and this, by far, is my favorite. So my New Years Resolution for 2004 is to learn this camera a bit better (not so hard to do), and take better pictures.I think I'm well on my way!
The iTrip works super well in my car. I am 100% happy with the purchase and would highly recommend it to anyone. Listen, you've gotta read the instructions, take your time and make sure you understand how it works. You can't just plug it in and expect it to work. Take your time, for me it was playing around with it for a few minutes a day in my car before I became an expert. And now ... I'm good to go.
I really like this alarm cd clock radio from Timex. It has a cool / funky design, a lot of features, and works flawlessly. The negative color display screen I think is a really nice touch (white numbers on black). It has three brightness levels which I think will satisfy most people based on how bright or dim they like their screen. The automatic date / time setting is great. I live in the eastern time zone so I didn't have to change a thing. It came all setup right out of the box. If you dont live in the eastern time zone it is very easy to change. This is a great feature. Another great thing about this alarm radio is the fact that you can choose between different types of alarms. Meaning you can have the alarm only go off during the week, and not the weekend, or just the weeekend, or everyday. This is great I think. My old radio would always go off during the weekend b/c I would always forget to shut off the alarm. Now I dont have to worry about that. The nature sounds are good. Not fantastic but more than serve the purpose. The "brook" nature sound really relaxes me at night. The CD player is easy to operate, and the sound is good. Don't expect surround sound or it to sound like a home theatre system, after all its an alarm clock. All in all I'm really sastified with this unit, and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants an alarm clock that has all the bells and whistles in a unique, attractive, & slim package.
I bought this pda in lieu of my old m130 which I was not quite satisfied due its speed. Anyway, the toshiba e310 is a great machine with its size and price. Though I'll be missing the bluetooth for awhile that is the reason why I gave a four but certainly I'm satisfied, I have my pocket bible, procad, image viewer all running on the same device, and I never encountered any crushed, power along well I always have my sync charger with me all the time and my external battery.
My camera is a Nikon D-80 and these cards work very well with it and they are what I exclusively use. They have never given me a problem.
I got this little trimmer last year and it still works great. I use it to catch those little hairs I missed during waxing, for quick touchups, and regular maintenance. I take this with me everytime we travel and it works great. It's still running on the same battery and it gets used weekly. This does not hurt my skin and I can get close to the hairline. I absolutely love this trimmer and don't know how I survived all these years without one. I think it's pretty durable since it gets used regularly and has been thrown in my travel bags many times. The last vacation we went on I got too much sun so I couldn't wax until my skin recovered but I was still able to use this trimmer without it irritating my skin. Love it!
I am going to go over this in several parts, the good and then the bad.The Good-This item arrived the next day after ordering, even though we are in the same state, it still came quickly. It was packaged very well and was easy to put together. The graphite color was nice and rich, and it seems to have been made well. The rollers move easily along the floor. With my other laptop table, which did not have rollers I had to struggle with it to drag it across the carpet.The Bad- Even though it has adjustable shelves they do not move easily, you really have to push them up and down with force. I sit on the couch to use my lap top and this table is too high up. If I move the shelf down, it slants too far and looks funny and is at an uncomfortable angle to use. I have it at it's lowest adjustment too. Also it is too far away from me. If I try to bring it closer I have to swivel it around to where the right side is on the shorter leg of the table. It gets alot closer to me but then the table itself becomes very wobbly and unstable and even with the slightest pressure from my art on the right side it wants to taip over. The bars are a good idea but the bar on the side where I use the moust makes it extremely uncomfortble for my wrist and really digs in as I try and use the mouse. I removed one of the bars and now while it is more comfortable to use the mouse, my mouse now slips down and there are two ugly holes I have to look at. So it's a no win either way. Also the 19 dollar shipping price is pretty outragous in my opinion. I have bought items like this before and never had to pay that much.For the actual price of the table it is worth it to get if you can get by all the bad points. If you are a short person, with short arms I would seriously not recomend it though as it sits too far away from the couch and too high even on the lowest adjustment. Anyways whoever made the table was going for looks and did not test too much for comfort or stability.
this mouse is cool to look at but it has problems. the major issue i have with it is that if you scroll too fast with the scroller the pages tend to start scrolling the wrong way, for instance if you scroll down using the scroller, the pages start scrolling up. this only happens if you scroll to fast. This little gripe can make looking at web pages or searching the internet a horrible experience because the pages tend to be over scrolling. As for the software, i did not receive any. so as of now, i have given up and reverted back to using my touchpad on the laptop. there are better ones out there so don't buy it even if it costs a measly 19 dollars
I'm an older individual but I love computer gagets. I tried this little machine and it's wonderful. I just love it. My grown kids laugh at me when they see me wearing it but it's for everyone.Get one for your mother or grandmother. She will love it because I do.Thanks Apple Company. I sing all day long.............Hazel, The singing nurse:)
The Pioneer photo album - JMV-207 - is Wonderful. I have a collection of them but can no longer obtain them locally. The album I ordered was WHITE and when it arrived (in record time through ADORAMA CAMERA) the album was NAVY BLUE and damaged (gold trim missing in one corner). Both Amazon and Adorama Camera were extremely fair about rectifying the mistake and I was given a credit for the album and allowed to keep it. I will definitely continue to order this excellent product from the same sources.
This is a great camera, still learning how to work everything.Downloaded manual off the internet and having fun learning towork a more advanced camera.
This cable has been working to get the job done (connecting my guitar amp to my computer) but it has so much buzz. A nicer cable sounds much better and was worth the extra $10. No $2 cable will sound good, it's bottom of the barrel from the whole world!
Very easy to use and straight forward. I have two computers but only one monitor I wanted something that would make it easy to change between the two computers and this was a cheep and easy way to get it done.
I remembered the original MS natural keyboard was really nice and comfortable, which helps my typing a lot. But not at this time. Especially the SPACEBAR. How dare you MS sell this kind of junky stuffs to customers? You are not able to type space on side without awful amount of pressure, which means the balance of spacebar is not correctly designed. It only works whenever you hit the center of the bar. This is not the natural keyboard any longer!
I ordered this as an extra battery for my camera. It doesn't hold a charge for as long as I'd like, but it's a nice extra battery.
es mi primera pocket pc, pero por su precio y los rebates que ofrecen uff tengo para rato, me sincronizo con avant go y tengo las noticias de mi pais y todo el mundo a diario, hago cartas, hojas de calculo, mis contactos, mi musica, mis cuentas por pagar y cobrar, mi agenda, etc, es mi secretaria pues me avisa cuando tengo reuniones, es excelente se las recomiendo, completamente configurable, manuales entendibles la resolucion super buenisima, los controles posee tres el lapiz, un boton de navegacion y otro en la parte superior usa el que quieras que de igual forma funcionan, la conectividac con tu desktop, internet, impresoras, todo facil de usar, ella hace todo el proceso de instalacion, es un buen producto a un excelente precio.
Prior to buying the TV we had a 27" CRT TV that lasted 19 years. So we decided to buy a new TV since it was getting old. So in 1/17/2004 we bought a 40" Projection TV with a 2 years extended warranty. The TV has been performing great and we have been very happy with it until just last week when we noticed "blue shadows" all over the screen.After looking over the manual and adjusting the convergence, no success.To fix this TV outside of its warranty will cost over $1,000 dollars, and with prices on TV's dropping it makes no sense to send it in for repair. It has basically become a disposable TV. We are very disappointed that our TV has only lasted 3 years. I'm sending it to Goodwill.I'm very disappointed that Zenith will not stand behind their products. My only mistake was not researching Zenith TVs prior to buying since I had full faith in the brand.I found other people on the internet with the same exact problem !!I'm sorry to say this was my last Zenith TV.
This is a bad headphone radio for people who listen while exercising. The earpiece hurts and digs into ears and head in about 2 minutes. There is no foam around the earpiece either, just hard plastic. You need that foam to absorb sweat when you exercise. Get the SRF-HM33 instead.
I originally bought one of these routers 2 years ago. One day it just stopped working. I thought it was broken, so I bought a new one. It turned out to be a bad power supply. Not happy about that.Mainly used it as a Wireless Access Point, but had to slow the transmission to 54 Mbps to get it to work good and stay connected. It's good compared to other routers I've used, but wireless just sucks in general. I recently went up in my attic and hard-wired all my rooms that have computers. It was a dirty job, but soooo worth it! Now I only use this device as a switch.
I ordered this for my office at work because the air conditioning just doesn't seem to get there. I was pleasantly surprised to find that attaching the stand to the fan was very easy, and took only about 3 minutes. I set the fan on low and on low speed oscillation, and it made an enormous difference in the climate in my office. The remote works well and makes it easy to regulate the oscillation and output of the fan. This is a particularly nice feature when writing at your desk. I found this out by blowing paper all over the place when i set it on high. The "wind" feature seems to be a bit of a gimmick, as it suddenly blows a gust through the room, and then returns to it's normal setting. I can't think of a practical use for this, but I'm sure someone else can. The only thing I can't comment on is the durability of it, as I just received it a couple of days ago. If it turns out to go on the fritz in a few weeks, I'll edit my review. Otherwise, this is a very nice fan, and a bargain at $37.99 shipped!As a side note, read the instruction manual all the way through, as there is some great broken English humor in it, including a reference to "greasy dirt" and some comically horrendous grammar...
first, thanks to those of you that reviewed this item before me - it helped make my decisionsecond, this is a great radio! it's just what i needed for the bathroom - helps me get to work on time, the radio works the best!! and i should know - we live in a very rural area and every other radio i tried got little to no signal - get LOTS of stations on this little radio - and has tons of functions also...hubby loves the weather feature too!do not hesitate - get this item!
I have two of these, so I can have one at home and work. I'm now buying a third one to go on my Mac. What I love about this mouse is the shape. It fits my hand perfectly. Some may find it a little too wide, but the width is what I like. Many mice are too narrow and I can't hold them or point with them comfortably. The only downside the this mouse is that it has a fairly short range of about two feet. I have the receiver mounted under my desktop at home and right next to the monitor at work, to ensure it is always in range to function. Not a big deal as long as you have a convenient place for it.Both of mine get daily usage and I find I replace the batteries about every 4 to 6 months. I can still get a week of use after the low battery warning comes on.
I bought this because I have hearing loss in one ear that I hope is temporary. I thought that I could crank up the volume for that ear and turn it down for my good ear. This device diminishes the volume so much that I need it at max for my good ear. Worthless.. Am returning.I just wanted to add a note about returning this item. I just had to click on "Return Item" and was able to print a UPS pre-paid shipping label. The day after I dropped it off at UPS, I got an email from Amazon saying my item had been credited. It couldn't have been easier unless Scotty had beamed it back!
I got this lens with my EOS 50D instead of the kit lens. It is a fine lens and, if you have a crop (non-full frame) sensor like a 50D or 40D or Rebel XSi, it is the best choice in this focus range. It is a lot lighter than the 24-70 L lens and does the same job. I bought the Canon lens hood to go with it and also keep a B+W multicoated uv filter on the front.If you are considering the 24-70 L and have a 50D body or similar then you should probably go with this lens, the 17-55/2.8. I have heard of photographers who use it and put the 24-70 L away, mainly becuase the 17-55 is lighter, has image stabilization, and takes excellent pictures.Do get the lens hood also. The lens hood prevents flare (extraneous light) which can happen particularly with wide-angle lenses. A lens hood also provides physical protection for the lens.A uv filter removes atomspheric haze and also protects the front of the lens. Don't use a cheap filter- use the multicoated ones and name brands like B+W, Heliopan, etc. Some people don't use a uv filter- it's one of those eternal debates in photography.
This is a fantastic camera! I agonized over the purchase of a digicam and finally settled on this one - it was the right choice.The size is a great feature. I slip it into my pocket and always have it available. As a result I have captured some great candid moments with my kids that I would have missed had I run to get the camera each time.3 min video is great! With the flick of a switch you can capture adequate video (up to 180 secs!) WITH SOUND!! See above about capturing moments that were previously lost.Battery life is impressive - I keep waiting for the battery alert to go on but this little camera keeps chugging away through filming, video taking, and playback. I can take between 100 - 200 shots before having to switch batteries. And these charge fully, fast.Image quality is stunning, the included software is extremely useful and intuitive enabling you to bulk prepare photos for email by saving them as smaller images - no need to launch a separate photo editor just to reduce the size of the image for email or web. I would lke a larger optical zoom (the s400 has 3x) but the digital zoom impressed me with its clarity. The AV out cable is great allowing you to view all images and videos (WITH SOUND) on a standard TV.I also purchased a 256MB CF card which allows for loads of picture taking at all resolutions. And also get a spare battery to have ready to go.
I can't get over how many shots I can get on these cards! On my Olympus C-5050, I get 208 HQ shots. For the price (including rebate), I can't see how you can lose!
I haven't actually received my cards yet so I don't know how good or bad they are. I have received an order confirmation indicating that they are charging $8.00 shipping for a $5.99 pack of printed release forms. To my mind that should be a criminal act. Printed forms aren't fragile. All they need to do is stuff them into an envelope and mail them out. Maximum cost should be no more than $2-3, not $8.00! Talk about a rip-off! I, for one, won't be buying this item again!
Before I purchased this product, I checked a leading consumer report. Tom Tom One was rated a Best Buy at $300, so at the price Amazon charged, it was a no-brainer!My wife and I were taking a trip from New York to South Carolina, so we broke in our Tom Tom on the trip! It performed flawlessly! I must say that the print is a little small on the " time to go" and 'arrival time", and I have bifocal sunglasses, so the first part of our trip I became too optimistic, reading "time to go" as arrival time, so when I put my regular glasses on as the sun went down, it came into focus that our drive time was 8:08, not our arrival time! Lesson learned, no fault of the Tom Tom.I appreciate the ease of getting a destination into the unit, the sensuous female voice (the same I encountered when I got a Tom Tom in Europe in a rental.) and the patience she has when a wrong turn is made. It is a great unit regardless of the price!
The RDR-VX500 makes an excellent addition for your home theatre system. It is a DVD and VCR player but has the DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW recording capability. This system the capability to dub VCR to DVD and DVD to VCR.The Graphical Interface makes it a snap to set-up the functions of the RDR-VX500. You can easily pre-program recording time when you plan to be away from home, in both DVD and VHS.This machine will allow you to transfer your home movies from your tapes to disc.You can connect directly to your miniDV or Digital 8 Camcorder over the system's i.LINK connection. With this, you can import digital video and record in digital format. And because your miniDV and Digital 8 footage is already in digital format, analog-to-digital data conversion is not required, so your video maintains visual integrity.General:--------- 4 Video Head Stereo VHS- DVD+RW/+R DVD-RW (Video Mode)/-R Recording and Playback- DVD-Video/Video CD/SVCD/CD-DA (CD-R/-RW) Playback- MP3 on CD-DA (CD-R/-RW) Playback- VHS & S-VHS (SQPB) Playback- Progressive Scan- Full 3-2 Reverse Conversion- Dolby Digital and dts Decoding Compatible- TV Virtual Surround: 3 Surround Modes- Remote Commander Remote Control with Multi-Brand TV ControlMax DVD Speeds:---------------DVD+R 8XDVD+RW 4XDVD-R 8XDVD-RW 2XCapability:------------ DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R Recording Compatibility- Dubbing from VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR- i.LINK Interface for DV/Digital 8 Camcorders- Variable Recording speeds (HSP/SP/LP/EP/SLP) [- Recording Hours on DVD: 1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(SP)/3H(LP)/4H(EP)/6H(SLP)]- Progressive Scan Technology Output for DVD at 480P- VCR Plus+ Timer Recording- Easy to Use Graphic User Interface- DV/Digital 8 Camcorder Control for Editing via i.LINK Interface- Built In Television Tuner- Parental Control- Child Lock for Locking the Disc TrayInputs and Outputs:-------------------- 2 Composite Video Input- S-Video Input- TV Input (RF Type)- Component Video Output- Composite Video Output- S-Video Output- TV Output (RF Type)- 2 Audio L/R - Input & Output- Audio Output: Optical Digital Audio Output- Audio Output: Coaxial Digital Audio Output
Recibi el estuche apenas hace 15 dias y esta descocido por los costados de la tapa. Para ser un producto de HP, deja mucho que desear.Estoy iniciando el proceso para su devolucion.
very satisfied with the time that it took to get to me, station in Kuwait. Works perfectly in my media player.I got the cheap price at Amazon.com. Thank again Edward Cotton
I love my Kodak camera, hate my kodak battery. Unfortunately, you have to use this particular battery if you have an easy dock. I wish I didn't have an easy dock now. I think any other rechargable battery would be better than this one.
I only had one thing plugged into it and it lasted two days and then he just blew out and stopped working so I wasted my money on the thing.
The cable is faulty and never worked. Since it was very cheap, I never bothered to return it. Do not buy this product.
I've used this detector for almost 2 years now and can safely say I've avoided at least 5 should-have-been tickets and many more probable ones.This detector is great due to the fact that it is capable of detecting so many typical bands (X,K,Ka) and the lasers and to warn you about Pop radar.The X,K,Ka frequencies are very easily detected by this device. However, the downside is that there are quite a few false signals.The pop detector warning gives you about .5-1 seconds of warning time. Meaning, if you're not quick to react and/or your foot isn't on the break, the cop will probably get you. Although once I did have this scenario, and managed to avoid a ticket, so I would assume that the warning is enough time to slow down 10-15 mph if you brake hard.Overall, great for the price, one star off for the false signals.
This was an easy wireless router to install and pair with other householdcomputers. I also bought the Linksys WMP54GS Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster. With my old wireless router I was getting 11mbps data rates. Now I'm getting 44mbps. If you buy this router try and get the speed booster card for additional desk-tops.UPDATE: I have since gotten an Apple Airport router and as good as the Linksys was, the Airport is ten times easier to setup and use.
You really can't beat this for how much it costs. I love the colors, and the stitched Nikon logo definitely takes the printed on one on a lot of straps. The suede inside is comfortable.
I used these to replace some older self-made cables that stopped coming up on my switch as gigabit links. I was out of cat6 bulk cable so decided to give these a shot instead of buying another spool. So far, they're working great. Everything came up gigabit as it should. Length was consistent between all the ones I bought. Price was very good compared to local rip-off stores (really "big box" stores - stop complaining you can't stay in business if you're going to jack these items up 400%. If you're $2 more, fine, but if you're 4x the price you deserve to shut your doors for ripping people off.)
The S3 replacement lamp arrived within a few days and in perfect condition. The lamp is easy to install with one screw. The picture that amazon has on its site however is not what the lamp looks like. My projector now works perfectly producing a clear, sharp image.
Working fine as a replacement for a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier foot switch cable.I would've preferred both connectors to be straight rather than one angled connector, but that is an aesthetic issue, not a functionality issue.Happy for the price/quality of the cable, time will tell if it holds up.
Don't make the same mistake I made. This is not serial cable, but a USB cable. It doesn't do me any good on my office computer running WinNT 4.0.Besides, it's not even a very good USB cable. I thought about keeping it to HotSync my Visor at home without taking it out of the wallet. Too bad it's suitable for laptop use only. If you're USB port is on the back of your box, this cable is barely long enough to reach around. Sorry, ... but this is on it's way back.
This is indeed the quietest 92mm fan that I've heard. I currently have one of these mounted externally at the rear exhaust of my HTPC case, and I'm pleased with its performance.Running at 12v, I can hear it from 10 feet away, but it's reasonably quiet, and not annoying. At 7v, the noise drops dramatically, but it still moves enough air to be useful.The only negative aspect, to me, is that the fan isn't orange, like its bigger siblings. I like the orange.Whenever I need a 92mm fan in the future, I'll buy one of these.
Quick take: A good MP3 player for the money.Pros: Inexpensive (I paid $60 at Fry's Electronics), search feature (directory or file), MP3 "track" search (you can quickly select a song if you know its assigned number), credit card remote, good frequency response (17-20k +-3db), LOUD feature (boosts bass and treble), continues playing where you left off even for MP3s, you can fast forward and rewind MP3s, easy to remove and mount face, flashing LED with face removed, great radio reception, displays ID3 tag (title, album, artist, comments).Cons: Display is so inset that if you mount it in a low position the top of the text is hard to read, (barely audible) sound glitches, some long song titles are cut off, time can only be displayed for 5 seconds at a time by pressing a button.
I love this Garmin. For the money it does everything I would ever want. I use it as my hands-free phone while in the car. It works great. I can dial, use my phonebook, and receive calls with ease. I get the latest routes and redirects me when I want a detour so easily. I can get traffic information and avoid the hassle of traffic jams. The screen is nice and big, easy to see. You can choose a voice to suit you, male, female and different accents. Not that this is necessary, but being able to choose my own little car icon is neat. This winter season I can' wait to change my vehicle to a Christmas tree. The price was right, the shipping couldn't have been beaten, I was headed on vacation to Florida, the timing was right. Great buy you won't forget.
WOW! What a stereo image!!!! Unbelievable stereo image from such a compact speaker. Bass perception and highs are amazing! If you LOVE music, and I am talking real music (not rap or hip-hop) you will be floored. You know what, on second thought, they make rap and hip-hop sound good too! If you never heard true stereo, these speakers will take you to the promise land. You will be forever changed and grateful. They are simply not charging enough for these speakers. A thousand is a steal for the experience that awaits. No I do not work for B&O. If you have the means, buy these speakers. 1st rate quality product.
The KPC650 EVDO card is great for websurfing whenever you want. I've taken it to West Memphis, Arkansas and throughout areas in the Baltimore/DC area. Sometimes I can get downloads of about 110kps while my DSL service at home rated at 180kps, if that's the right term. So you'll understand the speed, my downloads on a standard 56k modem were around 4*point*4kps. The puppy works in a pinch.While there also have been times that I have gone to a known cable modem hotspot to transmit photos, the wireless service is down, I can yank the card out and still roll. Great for those who need net access immediately. Design knocks off one tick because the little antenna doesn't seem to add any boost, and also is an awkward piece of plastic, just begging to be broken off.I also head that people are buying external antennas of 3 to 12db's of boost. Yup, sometimes it needs a kick in the pants, because it can make the network stall, you know.Doesn't need batteries, so why knock off any points?It works. The added software, from Verizon, which works with my Powerbook G4 is a cinch, and they work flawlessly. Yes, these are Macintosh compatible, for OSX and apparently not for OS9. We purchased a bunch of them for the shooters on our staff.
Sent very quick and in good condition. Download movies to your Zune or Ipod at Miamifilms (dot)net
This is my first digital camera and I am happy with the performance. I got the 16MB flash card free as a promotion but then found that I should purchase the AC power adapter (~$50) to save batteries when downloading pictures. Oh well, for the price, I still believe that I got a good &quot;starter&quot; camera.
I'd like to review the CZV:m itself (it's incredible), but this is about the video cable connector. Bottom line: it works great. The resulting image is definitely watchable, even though the quality is not anywhere near DVD standards. Still, it converts your "mp3 player" into a portable video device compatible with any TV that has RCA jacks. You can, for instance, show your friends and family your entire digital photo collection at their house just by jacking into their TV and playing the folder with your photos. Beats bringing tons of photo albums, and it even beats burning them onto a DVD.
Used to think highly of HP as a company; this Laserjet has changed my previously high regard. Doesn't work on office network; had to pay extra money to IT to make the printer work on the network. Waste of money; machine constantly is "initializing...", interrupting available print time, which takes too long once it starts. Color cartridges are outrageously expensive. Wish I'd sent this thing back the first day. Will buy Brother next time.HP Color LaserJet 2840 All-in-One Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax (Q3950A#ABA)
If there's going to be a sequel that continues with these characters, (the writing was Outstanding), THAT HAS AN ENDING!!!! O.k. I'll buy the book...otherwise...I still can't get over the non-ending.
I've been the proud owner of the D40 for just over two days and I have to say I love this product. I was torn between buying a Canon G9 or other higher end compact point-and-shoot but finally settled on this camera. The pictures it produces are beautiful and there is no shutter delay and no next shot delay. The last two factors are what won me over to this reasonably priced DSLR. The 18-55mm zoom lens is terrific and yields an effective 27mm-83mm zoom. There are also tons of features built into this camera including filter effects, red-eye reduction, customizable display times for exposure settings, menus and image review. The macro produces beautiful results.The only 'con' to this camera is that it weighs about a pound and a half. That's the downside to all DSLRs. But, one must remember that among cameras of this type, the D40 is one of the lightest and most compact around and that compact point-and-shoot cameras all suffer from shutter and next-shot delay.With the kit lens it comes with it's a great experience right out of the box. I highly recommend this camera.
I didn't realize when i ordered this product that the bottom would be bare. So it eliminates having this on your lap or anything but a flat surface or you risk getting something lodged into the fans. After a few months the middle fan stopped working. Over all it's cheaper than other laptop coolers but maybe spring for a 5 dollar more expensive one and it will be more travel worthy. one more thing most other coolers have two fans anyway so my non working third fan was an ok loss i guess.
I ordered one of these to install a new stereo in a Ford Focus, but it also included tabs for a Mercury Cougar -- tabs that must be "trimmed flush" before you can use it with a Focus. I tried all sorts of knives and box cutters, but had no luck cutting the extremely thick plastic tabs, which are not easy to access with anything but a small cutting tool. Eventually the plastic broke at a much weaker point. Now I have to decide whether to try to glue this one back together at the damaged point -- and still try to remove the tabs -- or buy a new one -- and still try to remove the tabs. Very frustrating.
~Received an oem-Sony battery in a timely manner via usPS within a protective cardboard-box, however the battery was left to slam around inside the box! When i installed it, my Sony/Battery-status showed it was only 68%-charged, but did subsequently recharge to 100%; --however, upon unplugging the AC-adapter the battery supported continued operation for only about 5-minutes, -then the screen went black and operation ceased until i replugged the AC-adapter! Seller advertised this to be a- "very-good used battery", --which is not true, it is a very-old battery on its last-legs of usefulness, -only slightly better than the one it is replacing! This is the second 'bad battery' obtained via Amazon for my Sony/Vaio-laptop in the past 3-weeks; -will not buy another item from this seller either...!!!
I was very happy with my recent purchase. The product was just as described. The price was unbelievable. Just wish I could have purchased more of them. Appreciated not having to mail in a rebate for this flash drive. I do wish that it had a secure area for storage - other flash drives have this option.
These are great tapes for filming in HD on Sony camcorders (I use an HDR-HC3).However:The 85 minute HD tape is more expensive per minute than the 63 minute version. So until the price gets lowered to below 14 dollars a tape, you're just paying more for less tape. The only exception is if you have to film something for longer than 63 minutes (but less than 85) straight without ever changing tapes.Just remember, you get 6.3 minutes of tape per dollar with the 63 minute tapes (because they cost around 10 dollars a tape).
I didn't like the headphones in local stores, too bulky, too expensive. I bought this item because I have the exact headphone I've used for more than 20 years.
I use it to convert old tapes to CD (via computer), as well as playing CDs and cassettes on it. Having the two media in one unit is a real space saver and convenient, too. The mechanicals and sound performance are excellent. Headphones port with its own vol. contol a nice feature. Thanks, Teac.
Saw this model offered at Costco for less than a Jefferson bill, and after checking it out in the store decided to give it a try. After two weeks, think it's a good unit.The dimming function (using the snooze button) creates 3 different levels. I appreciate the lowest dimming level as it won't lighten up your room, but you can see it when crossing the room. The bright one could act as a night-light for your kids.The clock has three alarms (radio, sounds, or buzzer) which each can be programmed for 7-days per week, weekdays, or weekends. I like being able to phase a relaxing alarm first, then something you can't ignore for when it's really time to get up. The buzzer isn't to brash--beep, beep, pause, beep, beep, pause--which I like. The beeps become progressively more insistent, too.Radio works fine. Digital tuner pulls in many stations I can get in my car, but not all. Fine for me. 12 FM pre-sets, 6 AM.There are four sounds: crashing waves, babbling brook, birds, and wind chimes. They're not too bad, and I use each one depending on my needs. The crashing waves is a nice white noise. Some complained about seagulls, but I hardly noticed them. Babbling brook is another white noise sound, but more constant and w/o the gulls. The birds sound isn't relaxing, but I sometimes use it as an initial phase morning alarm as it's not too brash. The chimes I don't like personally...sounds like bad electric organ (my wife think it's creepy)...again, could be used as a wake-up function.The radio or the sounds can be set to sleep function on 90, 60, 30, 15 minutes. Also, you can set change the sleep volume in four increments after you set the non-sleep/alarm volume. I like this as I sometimes want a quiet sound to fall asleep, but the wake-up sounds louder.Battery back-up function (3 AAA). Also has FM antenna running out of the back along side the power cord.Overall, for &lt; 20 bucks, I think it's a great alarm. I'm keeping it.
I bought this product for my mother living in another city as a result of having one for myself for over a year. She was able to plug this device in and use the camera immediately for IM video chatting. Great looking video seeing her on my side of the video chat and I would recommend it to all. Great price, too.
Good Drive. Not the fastest but over all a solid reliable drive.
This product is awesome! Very easy to setup and work. Now, I only have one remote for my HDTV, satelite receiver, A/V receiver, DVD player, and my Nintendo! Would definitely recommend if you want to consolidate to ONE remote. Plus you can program a number of buttons and put pictures on it.
I bought this clock radio a few months ago and after a lot of use, I have to say I am very happy.The iPod Classic fits in the dock without any of the adapters, which at first made me weary since it was "teetering" on the input. Once I put on my case (Apple iSkin Evo) it fit perfectly.The sound is reasonably nice for only one speaker. It serves the purpose of putting me to sleep and waking me up, as well as a stereo when I'm working on homework. The quality of such a small station is amazing.I bought this over the other cheaper stations that gimmick you into buying their products that have "surround sound" with two little speakers and "superb sound quality" but, hello, this is a Timex; you get what you pay for.'Nuff said.
This is the best stand I've tried. It's inexpensive and well made. It's stable with my iPad 3 or my Galaxy S3 since it adjusts for width, height, and angle. The bottom notches and back support are lightly padded which is a nice touch and keeps things from sliding around. It folds up conveniently for travel, and its durable. I read a couple reviews complaining about it sitting too low in portrait mode to use the charging cord. Yes it does, but I simply turn the iPad upside down. The screen rotates, problem solved. o_o
I bought this just to help protect the lens on my camera. It seems like it reduces the glare when I shoot pictures through a window. Great price, Great product.
I have been a serious amateur for 30 years, starting with Nikons and moving through a number of other mechanical SLRs. I was impressed with this camera. To a few who critize battery life I offer the following advice: read the instructions when all else fails! The battery must be removed when not in use. An unfortunate need as it affects convenience, but documented in the instructions nevertheless. A small demand apparently will drain the battery over time even when turned off. Olympus should fix this with a switch or timer of some sort to break the connection...easy to do. The pictures I have taken so far are equal to my Nikon and pentax 35mm stuff. I took a test shot out of the box of a bouquet on our table before even charging the unit and my wife made it the wallpaper for our computer. Shots like that. The resolution was incredible too. Took a close shot of a friend and was able to zoom in on the computer until he and I discovered he had a rye seed stuck in between his teeth which was not otherwise noticable to either of us...amazing resolution IMO.
I was suprised to see so many awful reviews about this printer and had to put a good one in there so that all you loyal review-readers wouldn't be mislead. Like so many others, this is the first review I've ever written.The Epson Stylus cx5400 is amazing. It has always worked perfectly for me without fail. The scanner duplicates the images exactly like the originals; I sometimes mix up the two copies. I use the copy functions all the time!I have never had problems with the ink clogging or it not printing or anything like that and I print a lot. I think that the ink actually lasts a long time- you get a lot outta it.One thing that is a bit annoying is that the carteriges are separate (which is great! No waste) but if one is empty, the printer won't print. Even if you only want black and no color. You have to replace the one that is empty before it will continue. That might be purposeful though, not sure if you need other colors to print black.If you buy this, you have spent your money well. Great price, great quality, great deal! Don't be fooled by those complainers out there, try for yourself.
This is an excellent product. It makes it so easy to hold the camera with one hand. It's made well, and really does make a difference in making it easier to use the camera. It was delivered quickly and I am very pleased with it.
Suppresses unwanted reflections off glass and water, protects lens from dust and streaks, and fits 37mm diameter....great buy for your digital camera/camcorder
With both a car adapter and a home adapter, you never have to put up with a dead camera battery again. Charges quickly and holds a charge as well as the Duracell batteries we had been using - except you don't have to throw this one out - just plug it back in!
This lens is AMAZING for the price. Have had ability to use and it was easy to use and put on my Pentax camera.
Dymo really did it with these labels. They have permenant industrial adhesive and stick in places that most other labels fail to adhere.
Faster delivery than the Microsoft Store online, and what I like about this product from both places is that I can copy and paste this right to Xbox.com rather than having to re-type it on the Xbox itself (very tedious)
They are loud I agree if you have other speakers which you should to add tweeters it does add that crisp sound but if you turn it too loud it catches the letter "S" and amplifies it to the extreme when volume levels are high. If you are hearing a talk show or just a song the trebble must be turned down. Unless you like high pitch sounds with out proper sound definition. Hope it helps. I recommend spend a little more and you will get more.
I received my Fuji in time for Christmas. Thank goodness I bought extra batteries because this puppy went through the batteries that came with it after 4 shots. I imagine the batteries were about out of juice right out of the box.This is simply a very easy camera to use and the quality of pix is very good.
I tested it with a multifunctional printer and it's working fine. The model is HP OfficeJet 5610.
I ordered two of the Panasonic PV-C1353W 13" TV/VCR units, one as a replacement for the other.The first had an approximately 1"x5" blotch near the left center of the screen wherethe picture seemed to be faded out (lighter than the surrounding pixels).This was very apparent in the blue setup screens and when viewing fleshtones.Amazon rushed another to me within two days, but the second has the exact same defect and I am returning it today.I don't know if this is a basic defect in the model or if Amazon got hold of two or more bad ones.At any rate I am going to look for a different brand with the same features.
The preloaded maps work great. I have had terrible problems with the plug and play street maps however. Avoid them.Also, customer service won't help you unless you have registered your device. Do it online as soon as you get the device.
This lens worked pretty well for a while, though I did have some trouble with soft photos, but that's not entirely unexpected given that its a Sigma (and the price). My issue was the damn thing broke in a month. It would only focus from 10ft to infinity, and then it wouldn't autofocus AT ALL and the manual focus ring remained locked between 10ft and infinity. I called Sigma and they said it would be 2-4 weeks before they could repair it! Even though it was still under warranty and I bought it less than a month ago! They said it was simply "policy" and there's nothing they could do for me. So basically I'm screwed because I use this lens everyday for my job, and now I guess I can't work for 2-4 F****ing weeks! DO NOT BUY THIS LENS! Sigma will screw you over and not give a damn about it.
These are the best earphones I had the pleasure to own. I came to purchase them out of need to replace a SECOND set of earphones from Apple. Although the sound coming from Apple earphones is good and the set fits fairly comfortable in your ears, they are too delicate and break very easily.Looking for better quality, I came across these earphones. I notice the quality of the sound right away. It was obvious. The fitting did take some getting used to, but once I did, nothing else will do.The main complains I hear about and experience myself involves price and conform.Well, yes they are expensive, but you get what you pay for. Consider how many earphones you had owned. You are getting a quality product that is well back up by a 2 year warranty. After six months from purchase, I found myself returning them due to breakage of the wire covering. Seven days later, I received a brand new package in my door with a renewed 2 year warranty. The breakage had nothing to do the quality of the product. The wire cover is made of the same rubber of all earphones. In New York City, it gets cold and the covering made of some sort of rubber tends to get toasted and break, particularly on areas were you bend or twist the wires. I'm friends with an electrician and he advised me to rub a little Vaseline on my fingers and rub them around against the wires that land behind the ears were the first shure earphones originally broke for me exposing the wires (this area tends to bent and therefore sensitive to breakage). He was right, just like it can protect chopped lips, Vaseline can protect the covering so they may not break.In terms of comfort, you may in fact have to allow some time to get used to them, its true. They are built very differently than anything you have ever put in your ears before. It comes with different adapter parts that go in your ears. The disposable foam ones are the most comfortable for me. I do resent a little bit that they do wear out and you have to keep buying them if you choose them to be your best fit. Your personal hygiene and hormonal valance (sweat, ear wax buildup, etc.) may determine how often you may need to change them. But, I think the foams are only second to an adaptor custom made for your ear. I could wear the others that are not disposable, but nothing feels more comfortable and fits quite like the foams. They just take whatever shape your ears have and they are soft. You may keep buying a supply of foams, or get one of those custom made adaptors, or get acquainted with the plastic hard and soft ones. Having several options is a good thing.Sound quality, is undeniable, and you can read about it even on most individuals that give it a bad rating. Consider that it is a line of products that extend from a price range of $100 to $500. Shure has a reputation for producing high quality professional audio equipment. I listen to classical music as well as hip-pop. When they are well fitted in you ears, you do hear bass. With classical music, it like this was it's target. Its like a set of BOSE in your ears.They also cancel background noise really well. I found myself wearing them when the room was too noisy even when I wasn't listening to music. They won't cancel noise 100%. It's more like 85-90%, enough for your music to take center stage. Because they are so good canceling noise, you can set your ipod/radio etc. to a volume level that won't harm you.All in all, Shure compensates well with it's few drawbacks. I do recommend them after spending several hundred dollars on cheap $10 $50 $60 set of earphones that eventually break within a year or so. I owned these for the last 2 years and I don't and won't use anything else.
I own the 8GB player, not the 12GB, but I hate it so much I thought I'd let anyone considering this version know as well.Normally, I really try and shy away from 1 star ratings, but this product I'm afraid warranted it. I have not had good luck with its reliability. A month into owning it, it stopped completing its start-up cycle. TrekStor was was fairly nice about having me return it for a replacement (tho they didn't send me pre-payed shipping labels like HP has). Now giving them the benefit of the doubt, it could have been a fluke and a bad unit. But immediately upon receiving the second one, it gives faulty "back cover removed" errors and shuts off. Since it's more than 90 days since I bought it from JR Electronics thru Amazon, they will not let me return it to them. So I payed for this one to be returned as well, and it hasn't completely died on me yet.That said, here's how I rate the non-reliability issues:Pros-really elegant, snazzy look-great drag-and-drop way of adding/removing songs; it appears as a USB disk.-allegedly wide variety of supported formatsCons-rotating wheel control is sometimes cumbersome and redundant with other buttons that do the same thing-player has trouble with .OGGs unless they are perfectly encoded; it's not that it won't play them--it plays them, then freezes up at the end of the song, and won't respond to anything until the battery has been removed *and then* the unit has been plugged into your USB port.-other random freezeups too.
Great product. It does a great job of cooling my laptop, and it's not noisy. It is a little awkward in the shape and doesn't quite fit the laptop, but I guess it's ok since it's a flat surface. Either way, I would recommend this product to anyone who has a laptop.
I think I must have sent this back. I dimly remember doing this. I am so sorry that I can't remember it.
I just got this card recently after seeing the good reviews. After a couple days of use, the card starting giving me a write error. I plan to return it. I should have bought a brand name card in the first place.
no point i dont even know where it is and didnt even use it. waste of money
I liked the 18" size and decided to buy a taller one 26"size, to use when working on large art projects.
I received the adapter and it has been working perfectly for my computer! I am very satisfied with my purchase and the low price!
I bought it for a canon FS100. It saves the files as .MOD and they play like jpegs. It will not work in microsoft movie maker or quicktime (apple)
If you've already sunk the money in for the speakers you might as well get the stand built just for the speaker. The base is heavy, and they are easy to put together. I thought that I would constantly notice them, but it's surprising how unobtrusive they are. And they put the speaker at just the right height.
Power companies should give these away! Helps you find the truth about your electric use. Some things I thought were energy wasters actually consumed very little power (charging stand for Sonicare toothbrush, paper shredder). Other things like home entertainment center (Tivo, PS3, 52-inch Sony TV, WiFi router, amplifier and speaker system) really gobble up the juice. Found the P3 pretty easy to use.
This is a no-frills Barlow lens. It works well, as long as you know that, for example, using it with a 4mm eyepiece in a 70mm scope isn't recommended. As noted, it will double the magnifying power of your scope, but more magnification isn't always a good thing. It will make your view dimmer and more fuzzy, especially if you are magnifying past the maximum useful magnification. Still, it is a good, functional instrument, and works well. What more do you want?
The new software for the Vista operating system is a real headache. The all in one uninstalles randomly and the patch they came up with won't work.
After upgrading the OS of the IPAQ to ver. 1.69 all CF modems would not operate. COMPAQ tech support recommended the PERTEC or thier COMPAQ CF modem. They said PERTEC made it for them. It installed without a hitch and seems quite fast. I have yet to figure out how to &quot;FAX&quot; with it or active the &quot;dialing tones&quot;. I'm quite satisfied
HDMI cables do not work well with Motorola DVR's. They are slow showing the picture when switched on and do not forward the Close Captioned (CC) signal to the TV. That's why the cable company (Time Warner) suggested the use of a component (3-prong) video cable combined with a two prong audio cable, a solution that--according to tests with other equipment--provides equally good quality as an HDMI cable.
This is an excellent product. Exactly what I needed. I can even mow the lawn whilst listening to the radio. Really good. Highly recommended
The previous reviews are all true -- it can buzz (depending on the quality of the phone line), its plastic parts are delicate, and the headset is very comfortable to wear.I would like to add that I used the phone all day at work for months, and it had problems the previous reviews did not mention: the connection between the headset and the phone was very touchy. When on the phone, I would often lose microphone connectivity (I could hear them but they could not hear me). I would have to play with the connection to reestablish contact.After 3 months of use, the connection to the headset died completely. I took the phone apart and rewired it by hard-wiring the headset directly to the phone. The phone worked 3 more months before the buzz gradually got unbearably loud. I took it apart again, resoldered the connections, and got it working for another month, before something else inside failed. I replaced it with a much better and slightly more expensive phone.Unless you like an occasional electical engineering challenge, this phone is not for you.Don
This product is cheap so I cant expect much, sound works, video is black and white ONLY and the quality is almost as good as a tv from 1940s, FM radio works well and the installation is fairly easy but Tuner software is terrible, remote control does not work at all. I tried everything to get it to work properly but..........Stay away from this product add some more money and get a proper tv tuner, you get what you pay for.actually, you dont always get what you pay for, FM- the only feature that worked should not cost 20$
I have a pretty black ipod which now has the front screen scratched up from abrasive wear due to this case. It is rarely, if ever, taken out of the case so this is not due to extensive use on my part although the plastic does not allow good viewing of videos.AVOID THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!In hindsight, I should have left the factory plastic over the front but in my ignorance I thought "this is what I bought this pretty case for."
Yep, like the title says, it's a network cable. It does what it's supposed to. The ends are sturdy and the color really blends in well with the other cables behind my computer. If I had to sum it up into one word: Awesome.
NokiaUSA has this listed on their store now, but for now there aren't maps for the NaviCore software that this uses. If you go to their website directly you'll not be able to purchase it for the US.I'm surprised the earlier reviewer found US street data *at all*.Buyers should note that this isn't useful for the US market in general at this time.
Great alternative for those who do not have the nike + shoes. Very sturdy and dependable while running, you can also interchange shoes with ease. I would definitely recommend.
it is a good cd player works great and sounds good the only downfall of tis produsct it not being able to dim the light on the keys durin noghttime driving it can be annoying and destracting with the keys bein so bright other than that it was a great cd player for the price that was paid
We've had problems with this thing since we bought it, unfortunately.I was very excited to find it, at first -- it's a reasonably priced network printer, from a good company, with a small footprint and a nice design, the perfect solution for our little place.The thing just jams continually, even with plain old laser-printer/copier paper. Easily one out of of every five print jobs we send jams up; it drives us both berserk. God forbid we try printing mailing labels, or anything with a weight beyond regular laser paper, because that almost guarantees failure and frustration. We've probably lost collective hours of time dealing with paper jams alone, walking back and forth between the computer, which is in one room, and the printer, in another.The software's also very buggy. For some inexplicable reason, it decides periodically to send certain print jobs to the manual (tray) feeder, despite that the automatic feeder's been set manually (by us, repeatedly, both in the printer's settings as well as in any documents we print) as the default. Since the tray feeder (that slot in front) accepts only one page at a time -- well, this'll drive you absolutely nuts, too. It just seems to have a mind of its own. (The installation program also ignored our choice to store the software on another drive; after choosing the "Advanced" installation option, and specifying drive D: as the location to store the software, it proceeded to install everything on drive C: anyway. Nice.)When it does work, it's great! But it just doesn't work all that often. Not without a fight, anyway. Can't recommend it, unfortunately.
It's a perpect computer, I buy in Amazon, I chance PC to MAC and the change is very big, but Iam adapted very fast, the MAC OSX is very friendly. Sorry for my english. Iam Venezuelan.Greetings from my country.
I used this cable to connect a camcorder to a laptop. The video I captured is crisp with no loss seemingly. The camera was approximately 40-45 feet away from the laptop to which it was connected.The cable's shielding makes it heavy and keeps the internal wires protected nicely. Additionally, the gold connectors allow for a nice, tight connection to the S-video jacks. Because I like the cable's performance so much, I am now purchasing a second one.
Cable arrived on-time and in good condition. Used this to connect a Comcast HD box to my stereo receiver. The sound quality is great for both regular cable shows as well as with On-Demand Movies/TV Shows.
I am a typical music listener, with an ipod, with music from van halen to tupac, and these headphones are awesome. The bass control is really cool, with the max bass feeling like your head is vibrating. I'm sure there are better headphones for bass, but for 40 dollars compared to hundreds for others, ill take this every time. Great buy.
Works great but the shipping was a killer. But they were one of the only places that you can even buy these things so I guess you pay the price!
I had enough of the crazy prices for brand-name ink, so I tried these - they are just as good, and much cheaper! Good service from the seller, too.
This is a great splitter at a very low price. I have no problems connecting two televisions with this splitter allowing me to use the same antenna. I would highly recommend this splitter to anyone.
The cable meets the expectations of similar cables. I have not had the opportunity to use it although in construction, resembles all that I have used in the past. Good pricing, but the delivery was very sloooow. Considering the price and the fact it was separately shipped, I would consider this an expected result.
Kodak is the number one seller of digital cameras for a good reason-they make great cameras. I have owned a series of Kodaks and the P850 is the best yet!
I grew up with analog, so I had to read the manual before I could figure out how to use this thing, but once I figured it out, I was impressed. The sound quality is excellent for a small unit, and I've heard sw stations I never new existed. This radio would beat the pants off of my old one, if radios wore pants.
Anyone who's looking into buying one of these knows that all of those 'iPod' or 'Android phone car chargers' are overpriced versions of this. All you need is this and your USB cords for the devices and you're set to charge on the go! I couldn't believe how cheap this was! The price makes it extremely worth it and it's made me a lot less nervous of leaving the house with less-than-half-full charged devices. Make sure you always use the actual companion cables to charge, though. I've heard of ipods' batter lives being sapped up from charging with a cord that has a different voltage than the device.
This is a hell of a case. Luxurious Italian leather that fits my 80GB Video iPod like a glove. On the rare occasion I have dropped mine, this case has come in pretty handy. The only drawback I can see is that you have to remove it from the case to get to the controls, but I don't like see-through cases anyway. This case has an impressive quality feel to it. Worth it to protect your iPod.
pros: nice look, good feeling in hand due to metalic bodyslim and light weightcolor screen is bright and cleareasy to navigate ( after you get music or photos in to it)Fm radio is terrificsound is good, i am still testing the 30 EQ settingbtw MX 400 is a nice earbudcons: i am using windows xp sp2, wmp 10 , but it still takesme several hours to figure out how to sync playlist andphoto, since normally i just drag and drop music to mp3players. I dont know windows media player can creat a playlist of photos beofore. Also the gel case from the box seems useless, it doesn't provide anything to protect the beautiful screen, Maybe I need to get a cell phone screen sticker.All in all, h10 is the best 5 g player of its kind( if you say ipod is the best it is also ok, ipod is ipod, who cares)
According to Amazon's "Will this work on your printer" ink cartridge checker, this ink was supposed to work on my Canon Pixma IP4000, but after receiving the ink, the package doesn't have my model printer as being compatible with this ink. I checked Canon's website and the case was the same.
It works as advertised and quite reliably hooks up a printer that's too far away from any wired port up to my network, however:1) Setup left a little to be desired, prepare for a mild amount of grief and you'd better be decent at networking.2) No WPA2 support, had to dummy down my wireless to WPA only.Other than that it does a good job so far!
I have a brick victorian home with lots of wooden architectural details that need to be painted.Already mentioned in a previous review is that you cannot edit polygons once they are created. This a little annoying at first, but once you know it its easy enough to zoom in and make sure its just right before finalizing it.My main issue with the tool is that I have not yet found an easy way to copy a paint color/transparency/brightness/etc fromm one layer to another. I have to pick the color for each layer manually. This makes it take longer to match up the colors that I want to be the same, as I am still trying to determine if the trim should have 2, 3, or even 4 colors.
The editorial review is anything but a cut and paste of the product features i.e. the reviewer sure didn't try it. We then move to the five individual reviews which are contradictory. Some say it doesn't work at all and others say it works fine. Are the later working for the company or the former for the competition?
I have to tell you I did my research and I have read reviews just like you are doing now and I was very leary about buy this product because according to the total reviews it only got 4 out of 5 stars which actually made me hesitant to purchase this product since I was not getting the "best bang for my buck" but I have to tell you that I am extremely please with my purchase. The first thing that I did before buying the C520 was to look at the negative reviews of this product and came to the conclusion that there was some sort of a defect in mounting system but after getting the navation system and installing it, I found the mounting system to be extremely stable! I found the Mio C520 to be very user friendly. I definately found the large screen to be useful, especially when put on a movie for my 8 year old. This product is truly life changing (as most navagtion systems) since you are not fumbling with maps or getting into fights with your spouse becuase you have to pull over for directions or because Mapquest gave you the wrong directions.Pros:Large, Widescreen 4.3"User friendlyMounting & Dismounting is a sinchDay and Night settings (dont have to strain eyes)Many other uses (Movies, Music, Pictures, etc)Navagation was very preciseBest bang for your buckBluetooth very helpfulCons:The female US voice is very robotic but the male UK or US voice sound fineYes this GPS system is a bit chatty but you can decrease the voice setting so that you dont have to hear it all that loudlyLost signal at home once or twice but never in the carOverall this product is excellent for the price paid!
This is the best radio I own. Words can't do justice to the sound that comes from this small box. Perhaps a bit too much bass on FM but for AM it adds that nice warm sound. The tuner is very selective and able to pull in distant stations even when there are nearby strong signals. The controls are simple and have zero slop. It's a great value!
The description and pictures shows 1GB but when the item arrived it was actually 512MG. The card works fine so I will keep it. But I will never order from this vendor again.
Awesome TV. I own it for last 6 months. I recommended it for many of my friends. None has any complaints about it.
Yep, same exact thing for me. Wire broke, as described, after 1.5 years. I know that this should just be about the power supply, but the Lenovo T61 has been a disappointment. Multiple issues developed after one year: not just the power cord, but screen backlight started dimming in particular areas and the keyboard and built-in mouse "clicker" starting wearing out. Lenovo has not carried on the tradition of IBM Thinkpad quality. I will be looking elsewhere for my next laptop.
Bought this receiver in august 2000 and have been loving it ever since. Great receiver for the dollar, decodes both dolby digital and pro logic. i hooked up all my electronics to it: playstation 2, dvd player, vcr, and 5 changer cd player and pumps out the sound on all excellently. Especially for the dvds(which is why i bought, for my home theater), it separates the 5.1 excellently, clear and crisp sound on all channels(particularly on the center channel which i know can get washed out from the other front speakers. Has alot of pre-set sound formats to enhance dvds, cds, tapes, etc. Has 2 optical outs(which im using both) and 1 coaxial(which i have yet to use). Over all, a really great digital receiver for someone who wants to get into home theater who is on a budget. My only real complaint is that you really have to crank up the volume to get loud(not deafing) audio. From 1(lowest) to 100(highest) i usually put mine up to 60 to 65 to listen to movies, somtimes even 75. Although the sound is still sharp and clean, and not distorted, if this receiver is placed in a large living room, i feel that it would not be enough to satisfy a crowd.
After spending weeks looking for a new LCD 1080p HDTVs, we finally decided to go with the Toshiba 52HL167 - 52" 1080p LCD HDTV. It has all the features we were looking for with a reasonable price. We also read many reviews online, and all of them were very positive. Nonetheless, we were still a little apprehensive when we order it because we never saw the pictures live. However, our fears promptly turned into excitement when we saw the HD pictures on the Toshiba. They were amazing! Even my wife, who doesn't care much about picture quality, got excited when she saw the HD channels.Therefore, if you are looking for something with a reasonable price, yet still with great picture quality, I recommend you to get the this Toshiba. You can't go wrong with this TV. My wife and I are extremely satisfied with it. Now we we keep wondering when will all the channels be HD. :)Good luck!
Tough, reliable and very very fast. Worth every penny and then some. I move very large files and researched on the internet for the fastest flash drive; tough drive won all reviews and now that I've used it I can see why.
While certainly not the best home theater system out there, it provides quite a bit of bang for the buck. I liked the fact that it didn't include a DVD player (Is there anyone out there who doesn't already have one? Why include a breakdown susceptible component in a sound system?), and the setup was quite easy. Don't expect to be blown away if you have a cavernous living room, but for the rest of us mere mortals this is a great little system.
As usual Western Digital Hard Drives are great. This drive lives up to the promise. Since it is in OEM configuration it must be initialized, but this is easy to accomplish with most versions of Windows.
our firm uses our PowerShotSD500 camera daily and often takes long videos of our work for our clients and material processing. long battery life is very important. we have over a dozen of the Canon batteries. Pleased with them all.
I purchased this extender with the intention of using it with a Dish Network (EchoStar) Model 5.0 IR remote. Prior to purchase, I found no indications from the manufacturer's website nor the reviews on Amazon that this would be a problem. When I received the extender, I was unable to get it to function in any of the four AAA battery locations of the IR remote. The extender did seem to work fine, however, with several other television remotes. An incompatibility list for this extender on the manufacturer's website or Amazon's would save lots of time and expense.
this mic is a good mic except for the problem i have had with it static in the back ground and cutting out when i transmit it has good volume an it can transmit for a long distance,the reason i brought it is because a friend that has one recomended it,unfortenly it was a defective one i'm still waiting for a response from the seller to see what they are going to do.
The Elan IIe is truly a camera for everyone. I bought mine with internship money in 1994, and I still have it today. It survived the rains in Siena a couple of years ago, and even a 5 foot drop in a canoe back in 1999. It's grown up with me, and as I learn more about taking pictures, I've been able to rely less on the auto-metering, and auto exposure settings, and take total control like the big boys. What canI say, I love this camera! It lets you go from no-know to semi-pro in a snap!
This camera is great! It is so easy to use! I upgraded from a point-and-shoot APS camera to this Minolta Maxxum STsi because the APS camera stopped working after only 2 years. I was looking for something that would last longer and is more powerful than a point-and-shoot camera, and I've found it! I was getting tired of the blurry photos and the bad picture quality of my old camera. My mother owns a 15-year-old Nikon SLR camera and it takes pictures 10 times clearer than my APS camera. My Minolta Maxxum now takes pictures 10 times better than her camera. Now she is borrowing mine! I highly recommend this camera.
Like you, I was recently in the market for a new mouse.I was looking for a few things:1. It had to be laser for the increased accuracy, usability on surfaces, etc.2. It had to be wired. I wanted to avoid the headache of batteries with wireless mice if at all possible.3. It had to have a simple button layout. I didn't want a thousand buttons whose functions I'd never use.4. It had to be relatively inexpensive. Bang for the buck.Of the few finalist mice that fit these criteria, Logitech's Rx1000 stood out. With mostly positive reviews, I decided to give it a try.Two weeks of solid use later, I'm not the slightest bit disappointed; the mouse feels solid and accurate, looks slick, and performs beautifully. Everything I wanted in a mouse.In short, if your criteria resemble mine, get this thing.
I work for a company that has a relatively small Education & Training Department and the department manager asked me to look into some speakers that would accommodate a room of about 50 people (not sure how this is my thing as the IT Manager, but OK). Prior to purchasing these, we had a computer speaker (with subwoofer) setup that was just a nightmare to setup and looked terrible with all the cables (when you are doing training or trying to sell a product, appearance IS important).I had read reviews about these speakers elsewhere that ranged from "buzzing feedback" to just short of concert hall quality. I thought I would try them out since there does not seem to be anything else on the market of this size that gave decent output. When we received them, I was quite pleased with the quality of workmanship and the sturdiness of the speaker housing. Of course all of this will add some weight so that is something to consider if you are planning on carrying them around all over with you, but they are still only a few pounds.When we plugged them in, we were very pleased with the quality of sound these put out. There was no feedback, no "tinny" sound and whether it was bass or treble, the sound seemed to come out consistent. We had about 20 people in the room when we first tested them and everyone said they could hear very well. We then took them on the road and with about 65 people in a pretty large room, only those sitting far back (about 125 feet from podium) said they had trouble with the volume. In reality, this was not a fault of the speakers but of the people not wanting to sit at the front, but we did have people at the front so we could not turn up the volume too much as the room was not full to absorb all the volume.Overall, I would say there is room to improve the item, but it truly does what you would believe it should. I do have my doubts about the upper level of people supported (200) as that would truly blast the eardrums of those in the front rows.
I bought the Tom Tom GO 510 for my daughter for her birthday. She was getting married and moving from the east coast to the west coast. We drove cross country with her using the Tom Tom and it was great. Not one missed turn. She uses it all the time to get around her new city. She would be lost without it. We also liked the fact that it was bluetooth ready without having to subscribe to any additional service.
I ordered two and both came poorly packaged (not by Amazon) and were scratched. These are not refurbs. They are used.Surprising how poor quality they are, when the actual unit new is excellent.
I used these for my Sony TRV camcorders for a long time, before I migrated to digital camcorders. Sony Hi8 cassettes never got stuck or failed me. Unfortunately these will be relics in museums before long.
I was teetering on the edge of plunging into purchase of a MailStation when I went to the reviews here and compared those on M.S. with the MailBug. Thank goodness I did! The [money] I spent on MailBug was more than worth the saved hassle and easy-as-pie registration. I bought this for my sister and prepaid her subscription--the help desk personnel were superbly helpful and the day the machine was rec'd I was receiving e-mail from my 10 year old niece who took to it easily. My sister is not a techno-head and also was quickly able to maneuver. The perfect solution for keeping in touch with those who are snail mail impaired. Thank you to those who have shared their thoughts here and saved me from an unhappy experience with a lesser machine!
For the record, this is my 3rd MP3 player, not counting my computers. I also own an RCA K@ZOO and a Rio Volt.The clear point of an MP3 boom box is simple: all those MP3-CDs you burn can now play, loud, at the beach, picnics, parties, etc. The RCD118 is a fine boombox. It's a bit larger than you might think, but that seems to be largely because on the bass ports. The sound is the best I've had in a boombox. A nice plus is an internal battery backup for clock and presets; it doesn't lose its mind when you change batteries, or move from plug to plug.The "DSP" feature comes with rock, pop, jazz, and a few other presets. You can also make your own adjustment and store it. It's basically just a bass/treble control, far as I can tell.The MP3 support is good, if not ideal. It supports up to 256 kbps by spec, and played all mine, and VBRs (variable bit rates) as well. It seems to work fine with 80-minute discs; I didn't try any 90+ minute discs. The display is reasonably large and lets you browse MP3s by album (with subdirectories) or flat. You can do everything from either the front panel or the remote, which is nice.It does seem to read ID3 tags, or fake it well. A few old files on one compilation disc ...didn't seem to work, though I was fairly sure they displayed tags on the Rio. The song names all seem to come from the file name, not a good plan unless you make Artist/Album/Song.mp3 rips to your CD.There's no cassette deck, but no turntable, either! :-) The main fault in the MP3 support right now is that it won't randomize play, like the Rio. This is, IMHO, an important "jukebox" feature. There's no mention of upgradeability, but other recent RCA products, like the K@ZOO, are upgradeable. The product, at this point, is too new for much support on the Web -- RCA's Web people seem to think it's not going to be released until the fall. Connection-wise, there's a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) headphone jack, but no aux in or out. The transformer is in the unit, so you only have a standard polarized cord external.
This fan is load. When my water cooler had a leak I stuck this fan in. I like water cooling but its not worth the up keep, and this fan is way to load for a living room computer.I'm ditching the BTX and buying a ATX with the V1. I'm sure glad I thought ahead and originally bought a case that can be used with either ATX or BTX form-factors.
Like other reviews, it took me a while to figure it out. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the lock off. I even tried every possible combination! Tech support informed me I had a defective lock, which I understand will happen with any product. Sometimes a bad egg gets put in the basket. Kensington offered to pay for my locksmith charges AND send me a new lock. That was great except this:I had to get my laptop to the locksmith. I was wondering how I was going to cut the cord. Scissors? Nah, too flimsy. Wire cutters? Maybe, but I'm sure I'll have to saw through it.It took one snip to cut the cable. Think of this item as a theft deterrent at best. Not secure at all.
Performs "as advertised". Fast access. It makes using an SD memory card just like an extra hard drive. The only thing I would change is the lanyard attachment on the cap. It is pretty ridiculous to put it there because the device would be lost in a heartbeat if you depended on it.
While walking thru Costco this morning I saw the Pentax Optio S40, it really looked great, I,ve owned quite a few Pentax Products and always found them to be well done with few exceptions, the S40 is no exception.In a very impulsive mood I bought it, took it home, knew nothing about it, but was glad to see it uses AA cells, I did not read the manual, I inserted (2) fully charged 2200 milli ampere hour AA cells and my own 256 meg card, then started shooting pictures.The results were superb, the color is excellent, required no correction at all, I took about 200 shots, the batteries are still going strong. True, on the screen, it looked like they could be sharper, when printing they were beautiful, ,,,,Since then, I have been reading not such great things about the S40, I disagree with all, this is a first rate, beatifully made machine that is just a joy to use, I am going on a vacation shortly, the D40 will be with me.Coul be I am lucky and got the best D40 ever made, I doubt that, I cannot recomment the camera more enthusiastically, I think I should read the instruction manual now, it could help even more
I have just bought these great speakers and highly recomend them, they plug right into my ipod mini and produce great sound. They are also very easy set up, I'm 11 and I did it without any problems, though I do wish that the cables for the speakers were adjustable.The bass is incredbly good, but I'm afraid to turn it up all the way because I'm not shure if you can blow out a subwoofer, like you can do to the speakers. You'll want to have the speakers point torwds you because the sound can be pretty narrow.
This is better than a flat screen We have both, this gives the feel and realism of a movie theatre. We can make the image as large or as small as we want! We project the images directly to the wall, and have forgone using the screen The bulbs are expenive, but last longer than stated by the maker.
I was thinking of something afforable, soft and easy to manage. I also need a lite I can dim without paying $500.00 like the the frezie lites. This is it. I work with dark skin,low lite . This will be perfect. I am since 1989a photgrapher and I will use this for my first videography job. See I know good lighting equiptment from doing stills. Yeh I know digital you can shoot in the dark and adjust later, well I am an artist at heart and a real craftman will get it right onthe job with good lighting and this Mini Box ispretty much all you need. Get two when you learn true creation, I am.Smith Victor - Miniature Soft Light
Bought this item a couple of months ago. It is still exactly the same as I first bought it. It is stylish, good material, easy to use and very durable.
I hate this thing. I've had this player for a while, hoping that I would never have to worry about loading disks in and out of a dvd player. Boy was I wrong.The time it takes to enter the info for all the DVDs that don't have it on the disk is painful. Then you get to do it every time the power goes out?The system also started moving my movies around on the carosel. I was leaving buffer space between different types of movies so I could leave room for growth. The player does not put the DVD back into it's original slot, no, it puts it in the first available empty slot.Brosing the movies is pretty tough too. It's a clunky interface that could have been done much better. It takes quite a bit of time to look through your collection five movies at a time. Sony should get some of their MP3 player software engineers involved and redesign the entire interface.I would sum this device up as frustrating!
Benefits:I chose this rating because this cable is fast.Cons:Pressing on the rubber to release the cable results in the product getting stuck! But I figured how to work around it: don't use the rubber to unlock and pull out the cable; instead, use only the plastic hinge itself (also, try to press on the release hinge as close to Ethernet device as possible and pull GENTLY). I tried the old, idiotic &#34;press on the release with the rubber&#34; and wiggle from side to side while pulling hard. I almost broke the switch!Other Thoughts:None. Great fast cable!
I bought these and a KOSS pro3AA to replace the standard headphones that came with my XM radio delphi myfi unit. These are my pair for the office and gym, I wanted light weight, good sound and some noise blocking.If anything, they block out more noise than I expected, people kept sneaking up on me at my desk at work, but it also allowed me to concentrate and work, which was the goal.The sound is a massive improvement from the stock headphones, listening to dance music I hear things I've never heard before with the old headphones which simply didn't respond low enough for many of the bass lines in dance music. on Bass these really out perform my KOSS pro3AA set, and the rest of the spectrum is as good or only slightly less than the KOSS set.I'm still getting used to the in the ear design. in my 35 minutes on the elliptical the other night I only needed to slightly adjust one ear the entire time. I can tell I've got it right when it seems like i've got a sub in the very middle of my head, otherwise I know it needs some adjustment. Either the silicone was scratched or I scratched it putting it onto the phones, but one of the covers of the size I need has a small scratch which can be annoying if it rubs the wrong spot along my ear canal, so I'll have to look into replacing that sooner or later.All in all, well worth the money, a definite improvement from stock phones without being super expensive
I brought this board a couple years ago for my file server. Works good but was pictured with a SCSI controller chip onboard but did not come with one. I already had SCSI drives, so I had to add a SCSI controller card in the only PCI slot on board. Also there are no USB-2.0 connectors onboard.
I bought one of these POS 40 gig HP - MP103. It was DOA. The Seller replaced it. The 2nd one was always buggy and crashed within 60 days. I spent 60 minutes on the phone with India. Only the run around. The HP internet "care center" it should be more like the HP "screw the customer center" does not even recognize the part number, so you can not get internet support. Oh yes, they no longer offer phone support for their Ipods...click. Waste of time, waste of money. I'd suggest never buying ANY product from HP
Although it makes the already big Mavica CD500 bigger, it's well worth the added bulk by allowing you to take more of the landscape and making your rooms look bigger. The bad part is that it takes some time to screw on and change the setting to ON on &quot;Conversion Lens&quot;. You will also need an external flash to use it in dark places because the lens blocks the flash and limits the F aperture to about 4 (less light reaches the sensors). Remember to buy the VAD-S70 ring adaptor (52mm). If you have a CD-500, I strongly recommend it, it's easy to use and the camera will reward you with even better photos.
I got this surge protector for the flat plug so I could move some shelving closer to a wall. This worked great. The flat plug rotates into position as needed and plugs in without any problems. I currently only have an alarm clock/cd player and lamp plugged and haven't run into any issues like some of the other reviews have mentioned. I'd recommend this surge protector.
This flash is a dramatic improvement over the popup. If you don't care about getting a flash that can act as a master then this is the best flash to get. It integrates well with newer canon cameras like the 50d. I would suggest getting two sets of rechargeable batteries, as it does use them up fairly fast.
Great discount from buying APC-branded replacement battery. Comes packaged well, no damage. Clear installation instructions. NO RETURNS.That's part of the price difference. APC lets you return your old batteries for recovery/recycling. This manufacturer will not. I did manage to contact the local warehousing facility (only 20-30 minute drive from my office). But, they kept handing off the phone call. One guy wanted me to prepare a shipping manifest with materials, weights, etc., then told me I couldn't drive my little Honda up to their warehouse...he thought I had a delivery truck.The fifth guy said it would be no problem. Leave it in the original packaging, tape up the terminals, and take it to another warehouse at a different location. He said it "should be fine" for me to drop off...but wasn't sure who or where or if they would actually take it from me.I ended up finding a local computer recycling company who took them with no problems.Don't buy these unless you have a recycler already lined up. The typical places like AutoZone, Sears, etc. won't take these batteries. If you're in SoCal, see AES Electronics Recyling in Fullerton. Free pickups if you have a lot of stuff.UPDATE (11/2011) - My local AutoZone will take these batteries if I remove them from the metal tray. Not a big deal. I even went in once with the entire tray and the store manager took it. I guess it depends on who you get at the counter.
This is an excellent item to help prevent overheating of your laptop. It is truly worth the expense. I love using it and it is convenient to use anywhere.
What better than a pull down screen that is of high quality and low price!Delivery was timely and the screen is better for my use than I ever could have anticipated. What a great bargain!!
I could write out a few paragraphs about how great this lens filter is, but other here have already done a superb job, which is a big part of why I purchased this filter.With filters especially, you get what you pay for. What's the point of spending $$$ for professional quality glass if you're going to stick a Wal-mart grade filter on the front of it?You know if you're in a position where it's a benefit to you to spend good money on a filter. If you are, this B+W is an excellent choice.
Bought this for my wife. Like the wide angle. Hate the shutter lag. Video is very good. I use a Nikon d200 w/ half a dozen great lenses so I am pretty picky. This ain't no D200, but for $250 and a compact size it works for casual snapshot photos. Shutterlag however is killer (bad).
This is a great printer. The photo quality is fantastic and it's super easy to use. The borders are also very fun. I made my own Christmas cards this year!There are more print layout options when you use it as a standalone printer (not through the PC) like printing wallet size.
I had no problem registering the iPod on line, even though I bought it from Amazon. The registration does require filling out an online form and choosing an "Apple ID", but the defaults are set NOT to send any advertising emails. etc.I did have an opportunity to use the AppleCare warranty about a year after buying my Nano (battery didn't hold charge). The telephone call did take about 12 minutes on hold (daytime hours), but the tech rep offered either to send me a return box (free shipping), or I could take the Nano to an Apple store and exchange it. My closest Apple store is a tank of gas, so I exchanged by mail. The box came in 2 days, and the Nano was returned within a week. I can't tell whether it was the same unit or a refurb, but it was in pristine condition.My experience isn't unique; Consumer Reports regularly lists AppleCare as the best tech support in the electronics industry.
Some people think using parallel cable is dumb, these days. But it's not dumb, if you want to save on your USB allocations. Of course, finding a computer with a parallel port is hard to do. Finding the right kind of parallel cable, is even harder. This one is bi-directional, meaning higher speed, capable of EPP and Parallel port acceleration, which you need for multifunction machines and HP printers, even the modern ones -- if you won't use a USB port to connect to your printer.It took me over an HOUR to find this on Amazon, because the vendors don't properly LABEL their parallel cables. So note well the label on this one. 10 feet is supposed to be the old-time limit on fast transfer with a cable, but that's no longer true. Still, if your equipment is older, it's already 'expecting' a cable no longer than 10 feet, so stick to that size. (Not sure this matters on equipment post-2008).Older Zip and Imation drives have a splitter which allows a parallel hookup though they are first connected into the parallel port. They too 'expect' no more than 10 feet. So remember that. In your case, it might not end up mattering how long. But everything that can go wrong with computers has happened to me (or it seems that's true), so I try to remember these arcane details.One last comment: if you have machines more than 10 years old, this cable might be difficult to seat into the parallel port on the back of the computer. I couldn't fit this cable on my old Dells from the early 1990's. But it fit fine on my 2005-2006 machines.
Shipped fast. Is doing the job for now. Wish they had more powerful fans. Have a 17&#34; computer. But it cooling, so far so good.
Product as described. Great communication. Quick shipping. Best price, per my research. Would do business with again. You will also need to purchase another battery (no warning before battery dies) and 2.0 GB memory card (comes with card that holds about 10 pics only). I also bought case which comes in real handy (attaches to your belt). Thanks.
My old clunker died a few weeks ago and I needed a replacement fast. Boy, am I glad I found the Deskjet 920. It's at a great price for those on a student's budget, ad you will not be disappointed by its performance. I was pleasantly surprised by its speed and resolution.Printing off the web is slow, but tolerable. All around, a great buy for anyone who is not routinely printing out Russian novels. You can't go wrong with a HP.
I looked at many of the reviews on various drives. I decided to go with QPS's Que Fire 24x 10x 40x drive.Setup was a breeze and I had the drive up in about 5 minutes. I have since burned several cds and not one coaster! This drive is fast and fairly silent! I have been able to burn my cds at 24x consistantly with no problems on my Mac G4 350 PCI.The software (Toast lite 5) performs well. The only thing that was a little discouraging was that itunes2 doesn't recognize this drive yet. Perhaps in the very near future Apple or QPS will provide a patch. Price is average, but the drive is worth it. I was also very pleased with Amazon.com's price, and service.
This filter was ordered for my Nikon camera. I already had one on the camera however it came loose and I lost the filter somewhere on a cruise. This one fits perfectly and has provided the protection I needed. I normally only use filters to protect the lens.
I Currently have a 3-year-old computer in my work office. Top of the line RAM 3 years ago is much different than today. Like most everyone I am sick of waiting and waiting for windows to load. So I set out to find Random access Memory upgrades. With these upgrades I would be able to open programs much faster and move through my compute much faster. When I came across Kingston 128MB RAM Module for Toshiba Satellite 2105CDS/1555CDS/2100CDS. Since that day my computers speed has increased 4 fold. Great Job Kingston!
Excellent product, does everything specified well. Languages supported are excellent. hands free car phone setup flawless and easy. Very satisfied with overall performance. Would recommend to others.
Look, if you're looking for blazing processor speed, look elsewhere. If you want to set up your wireless network at home, for web surfing, word processing, and some VERY light gaming, this computer's great! Some serious price chopping out there -- I got it (...) at Best Buy; Circuit City had it even cheaper a week or so later (Jan. '05). The screen's good and bright; 512 MB is solid; a 60 GB HD is larger than most in the price class. I'm thrilled!
I want you to know.........this was purchased as a gift for my GREAT grandmother. She can now watch her "soaps" and ..... actually hear them without blowing the volume control on her television set. Seriously, I wish I would have thought about this years ago. She has since asked me...numerous times where can her friends get one after seeing and trying on hers. This is SO perfect for the elderly. She is also excited that she can listen to her soaps while doing yardwork. :D I am so happy that she is happy. Thank you Sennheiser, Thank you Amazon!!! Every grammy needs these, SERIOUSLY!!Danyia Tobin
This is a beautiful display, but I wanted something that has built-in speakers. My last display, a Planar flat panel, had about what you would expect from tiny built-in speakers and they served their purpose. I guess I didn't realize what I had -- because the speakers built-in to the Viewsonic display are so poor that it sounds like a $5 children's toy. HUGE disappointment, considering the size of the display and enclosure. In retrospect, I would not have purchased this display had I heard the speakers in advance.
I fly a lot, so I wanted some earphones that would reduce the airplane noise. First I got the Shure E2c since they were the most widely advertised. What a disaster -- I hard a very hard time getting them to fit in my ears, and when I finally did they were uncomfortable and the sound was pretty awful (very tinny).Then I got the V-Moda Vibe earphones and the Sennheiser CX-300. Both were much better in every way than the Shures -- better fit and better sound. Overall, the sound on the Sennheiser was slightly better (more bass) than the V-Moda. I also felt the Sennheiser did the best job of the 3 of blocking out the ambient noise. Add that to the fact they cost about half of the other 2, and the clear winner is the Sennheiser CX-300.
Gemini DJX-05 Over Ear DJ Headphones. Do Work Great. This product is as Described. It Does have a Detachable cable. Folds Great. Sound is clear, could use more Bass, But works great for Cueing. You can hear very well in a Club atmosphere without having to turn up the headphone Volume. As I DJ in Clubs and for the price you cant beat these. They can take a beating. If your on a Budget these are for you. There not the Best but they are Very Good for the money. The Dr. Beats are over priced and I think the quality of these are the same.
This item serves it purpose to plug into the phone any standard headset. The only problem I encountered was that after about 4 months, the plastic housing that surrounds the phone side plug separated, causing me to enlist tape to hold things together.
Sadly returning this. The handles won't stay tight and the screws that hold them are already rusting. Plus hard to get it up to pressure - too much sputtering around the handle for a long time! I remember my Mother cooking delicious tender meats in her pressure cooker years ago. But I did not have good results with this one. Followed directions and chicken came out tough. And - a magnet won't stick to the interior (only the exterior)...so maybe the interior is not stainless steel, but aluminum..which is not what I want to cook my food in. Thank goodness for Amazon's return policy.
Very tiny, very useful, works well. I use this with both my Canon Elph and my Sony H5. It is very solid, even with the heavier Sony H5 camera which is closer in size to an SLR camera. Takes up about as much storage space as a pair of AA batteries, so it fits nicely into a compact camera bag: you won't even know your carrying it. I am very pleased with this item and the price is unbeatable.
They work as good as some of the more expensive one's i've bought !I would recommend them to all !!
I bought the Rio Nitrus in Decemeber 2003 and in July 2004 6 months their was a bug in the MP3 code that caused it to completely broke down with no hope of fixing it.Rio had already known about this falty code from other cases but it refused to replace my unit without charging an $80 fee due to their 3 month warranty. (approximately half the price of the player).They should recall every Rio Nitrus on the market if their code causes it to break within 7 months or at least replace their faulty products free of charge.IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING AN MP3 AVOID THIS COMPANY.If anyone at Rio sees this, my case number was #727662. You'll find this message everywhere. You want me to stop, make good on my player and replace it.
I have one of these and also one of B+W XS-Pro UV Haze MRC Nano filters.B+W 77mm XS-Pro Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating (010M)Construction and clarity is excellent and I've not experienced vignetting on a 70-200mm on a cropped sensor. I will be experimenting on a full-frame today and will update if there are issues.While this filter is fantastic, for an extra $30-40, I prefer the XS-Pro Nano version, even if vignetting is not an issue on your camera/lens. The nano coating noticeably less reflective when comparing off camera. Some of this will translate to better contrast in the final image. If you have the extra money, and you probably do if you're looking at filters of this quality, get the nano:B+W 77mm XS-Pro Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating (010M)
I love this item. It provides great day to day protection for my 30 Gig Ipod and looks damn good doing it. And it slips out easily to place on my dock for playing through the stereo. I use the Nyko rca jacks for day to day playing and the plug in power charger to juice it up. No need to take out of unit except to play on my dock. 5/5
I have a MacBook Pro and I had (accidentally) sprayed some serious hairspray all over the screen. Nothing else was taking it off, but this spray cleaned it like a champ. It looks like new. Fantastic.
We just purchased and returned two other scanners, one by mustek and one by umax. The first thing I noticed about this scanner is it's weight - it is well made and not flimsy like so many scanners you see. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles but the scan quality is great and scanwizard twain interface is nicely done. It is a little bit picky in winME, but otherwise was an easy install. The Software bundled is nice.
It looks like there is a common bug on the chip in this machine. I bought a DGE100NA at Circuit City so I could play a VCD a friend sent me - and because the Apex DVD player I had could not read the VCD, even though it was supposed to be able to. The GE was able to play the VCD.This DVD player does NOT resume properly from Pause. But I've found a work-around. When you are ready to resume, press the Pause button and immediately press Stop. Then press play and the movie will USUALLY start from the place where you paused. If you try to resume by just pressing Pause, the unit locks up, and as the others have said, the ONLY way to get it to re-start is to pull the power plug - even the Power On/Off button is frozen.The fact that it sometimes also randomly starts movies in the middle is another annoyance. This unit will PLAY a DVD, but it is sadly lacking when it comes to reliable functionality.
this router works very well. after reading what others said i took it out of the box and then first went to the linksys site to download the quick router connect.. dont use the enclosed cd. working well so far.
I am so impressed with this little recorder. It does all that I could ask of it. I bought a refurbished unit and it was like new and only $79. I don't think I could dare ask for more considering how little it cost.
This is one cool little TV. It comes with everything you need to use it... AC adapter, 12V dc adapter, and battery pack. Very flexible... use at home or take it anywhere. Since it has a built in tuner it easily works by itself and has easy access for input of a vcr, dvd, whatever. At home, I use mine in conjunction with a UHF transmitter from www.camera-supply.com... the TV is in a bathroom and it receives the signal from my main TV. Then, when I need it portable, I just unplug it and take it to use in my motorhome.
Olympus outdid themselves again. Just when I thought these recorders couldn't get any better, then they come out with this one. Very Satisfied!
I was worried by some of the more mediocre reviews, but this thing works great, especially for the money. The usb plug-in is an excellent feature; it allows me to keep my GPS charging so I don't have to choose between directions or music.
Well, I received the coffee maker and as the saying goes 'you get what you pay for' in many instances, is true. I wish there were a way to see the water level on the outside as the measuring marks are on the inside where you are trying to add water and it is a bit of an inconvenience. I don't think it makes truly great coffee as someone else had reviewed. I'm alright with it but not super impressed. I kind of wish I had gone with a stove top model like my parents had when I was growing up. It made very, very good coffee consistently. My uncle was picky about his coffee and swore by it. Although I am looking up tips to improve the coffee that I can brew at home.
This is a really nice machine. The amount of features on a machine in this price range is really incredible. The print quality and speed is excellent, and I like the enclosed 8x11 paper cassette under the unit (most canon's load the paper from the rear which collects dust and clogs the print head). This unit does have the rear paper feeder as well, but is used for loading specialty paper like envelops and photo paper which is a really nice feature. You can close the rear feeder when not in use to keep the dust out. The duplex feature work pretty nice, not real fast, but is convenient.The scanner works very well, and the user interface allows you to make color copies from scanner to printer without using the computer.This is my forth Canon printer, and I have to say this is the best one yet.
I ordered Panasonic AY DVM60EL - LinearPlus - Mini DV tape - 10 x 60min,but they sent DBM60EJ, it is misleeding, and they didn't feel sorry, they said me send back.By the way, the picture is right
I've had my Brother Printer/Scanner/Copier for over a year now. I like the software included with the scanner. The superb copies and speed make it a super value!
I'm using mine with a Sandisk 64meg MMC card. On the Intel website, there are warnings about certain Sandisk MMC cards. Mine did not have the model numbers listed on the website, fortunately, and mine worked fine. My 64 meg Sandisk card has completely different model numbers than those listed ... Mine works fine. I added lots of songs to the external card, then deleted some (making holes in memory, sometimes a problem with MMC cards), then copied more songs. I haven't had any skipping, and the card reports the proper memory size.With an inexpensive 64meg MMC card, this becomes the lowest cost 128 meg flash MP3 player around. I have over 1:45 of music, and most of my MP3s are 160kbps, and I still have 12 meg free.The "cons" for this unit ... The buttons are indeed hard to press. A poor design means when you squeeze the player to change the volume, your other fingers are squeezing the next/previous buttons. That's a poor design.The screen doesn't show much information.HOWEVER, that being said, if you plan on putting an mp3 player in your back pocket and just letting it run for 2 hours, This inexpensive player can be easily expanded to 128 (and beyond, if anyone ever makes a 128 meg MMC card), and runs for a decent amount of time on one AA battery.I use my player for working out and skiing. In both those cases, I turn it on, set it for infinite repeat, and just let it run until the battery stops, or I stop. For those cases, this is probably the best deal available now.I'd love to see a flash MP3 player with 256 meg and USB2.0. But until then, this player really fits the bill.Some more info: I now own 4 mp3 players, inluding the original Nomad I, 2 cheapo players, and this Intel 3000. The 3000 is the best, because it works with Windows XP, is USB, holds 128 economically, lasts for 10 hours on a single AA, is small, and does exactly what it's supposed to do. The other players either can only go to 64 meg, the battery lasts 4 hours, they skip songs on the MMC card, etc. The 3000 finally does what a player should do, and for a good price.The other pluses, again repeating other reviews, include a full license key for Music Match Pro, the software includes both a plug-in for MM to transfer to the player from within MM (my preferred method), as well as a very nice Intel Audio Manager program, which is pretty nice to look at by itself. (In the MM plugin, you can't delete music on the player, so you do that in Intel Audio Manager). I'm picky about software, and Intel Audio Manager is well written, with a nice looking interface, and is extremely easy to use (a pleasure to use, actually).The reason the price is so low is that Intel has stopped support and manufacturing of personal gadgets. It's a shame, because I think they did a very professional job...
As accurately noted in another review, this uses the rarer MC connector, which is not used by any other brand, as far as I am aware. The airport express uses a similar mcx (sp?) style.That said, it worked great for me. My transfer speed went froma sustained 300KB/s to 550KB/s in one application. In another,it made an intermittent connection into one that was rock solid,with 50KB/sec throughput. It seems quite sturdy, and has survived two drops so far.If you haven't bought Buffalo yet, the bet thing is their techsupport - quick to answer 24/7 on a 800 number, and they repsall speak understandable english on clear lines. Their knowledgeranges from good to great.
The performance is anemic. It is very slow and takes 75 seconds to open a web browser or AOL. I called Toshiba and spent over an hour on hold.A Level 1 technician transferred me. Finally, a level 2 technician concluded that the computer was sold with too little memory to run Windows Vista, properly. He agreed to forward my case to Customer Relations in favor of providing me additional memory (it came with 512MB). They never called back as promised. I called back the next day and requested customer relations and was on hold for over an hour again. The customer relations guy was an arrogant foreigner. Immediately, he was very argumentative, rude, aggressive and unsupportive. He told me that they wouldn't support the technician's claim for free memory and said the technician was an outsourced representative and Toshiba did not need to honor his recommendation. He started to tell me that he didn't care about my situation and caught himself as he was completing his comment. He kept raising his voice and talking over me, loosing his cool.I tried to maintain professionalism, but, still argue my case that Toshiba sold an incompatible system .... "either it should have came with more memory or it should have shipped with Windows XP." Toshiba sells a system, not two separate independent components. I told him I expected more from the Toshiba brand. He told me I bought an entry level machine and they didn't hide the memory requirements and that I didn't do my due diligence (he kept repeating himself over and over with an aggressive loud tone as his way to "convince me"). He was an output device only, I had a difficult time getting him to listen.It was an awful experience. It changed my opinion of Toshiba 180 degrees. I had expected a lot more from them.Expect to pay another $139.49 + Shipping (Toshiba selling price)for a 1GB memory module. Expect a long que for customer service. All 6 or 7 folks I spoke to were located in India, Middle East or the Philippines.If you bought a $25,000 car and couldn't go over 30 mph, would you be upset if you had to spend another 20% ($5,000) for a module to make it go a normal speed? It is easy to blame Microsoft Vista, but, Toshiba is responsible for the system they sell.
For almost a year I battled with a Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router model WRT54G. I thought there was something wrong with my laptop's wireless card because it wouldn't connect to this wireless router even when it was right next to it. On occasion my PC, which was hooked to the router, would bomb as well.I read some reviews that said the D-Link DIR-655 was a good buy. I picked one up and have been impressed with its quality ever since.Install took me about 10 minutes using the disk and instructions provided. After setting up my PC I set up my laptop. My laptop's card immediately found the D-Link router. I linked the two together and have had no problems since then. In fact, I'm receiving a strong signal throughout the entire house (and the backyard). I'm able to watch streaming videos in the living room without a hint of delay.A week ago I purchase a PS3. It reported my router as outputting a signal of 97% strength. Set up was easy. Now I'm able to connect to both the laptop and the Playstation 3 with ease.Nothing is perfect, but so far I've been pretty happy with this router. I'm impressed. It's quick, it's got a strong signal, and it reaches every room in my house.
I use this keyboard with a Wyse terminal connected to my TV. I plugged the USB receiver into the Wyse terminal and the keyboard worked perfectly the first time. Since the Wyse terminal does not run Windows, it was important to have a hardware-only product which requires no special Windows drivers or software.Keyboard does not use infrared for communication, so it does not have to be pointed toward the receiver. I can continue to keep the Wyse terminal in the cabinet and can use the keyboard in any position.Have used it as far away as 20 feet; no problems.Yes it is true that you have to hit a key or two to 'wake up' the keyboard before it will respond.
Purchased because of loyalty to SONY, wanted small HTIB for HDTV in game room. System performed well for one week then, in the middle of "Saving Private Ryan" system flashed PROTECT and shut down. Went through very cryptic trouble-shooting routine in the user manual and then contacted SONY support. They were not particularly helpful other than to say it would require SONY service and directed me to a location far, far away. I called Amazon and they were very helpful and immediately sent me a return authorization. I am now shopping for another system.
Rebate and recent flickering problems aside, this model is good for my DVD viewing. The projector works best with an additional component to RGB cable and a progressive scan DVD player. S-Video is too blurry for the 70-inch wide spread I'm using. After a year of use (~400 hours), it exhibited intermittent flickering in Cinema Mode and then began spreading to my other modes. BenQ quickly sent a refurbished replacement.THE REBATE PROBLEMI bought the projector at the end of March 2004 and promptly sent the rebate form to them within the week. In the week of August 16-20, 2004, I received a postcard that stated "Unfortunately, we could not honor your request because of the following reason: Unfortunately, the serial number you submitted is invalid or invalid due to special pricing." I contacted the online retailer where I bought the projector, and they promptly got me in touch with someone at BenQ. That person responded, and throughout the next two months, we exchanged a few e-mails. The BenQ official said that the lamps were backordered and there had been problems with their rebate handler. I received my free projector lamp the second week of November (8 months after my rebate had been sent).THE FLICKERING PROBLEMAfter a year of use (~400 hours), the projector had an intermittent flickering that worsened the longer it was left on. The flickering was noticeable at the top of the image as well as the top and bottom left areas. In layperson's terms, the flickering appeared as if someone was rapidly turning the brightness up and down in those spots on the screen. I troubleshooted the problem with the default blue screen display and discovered that switching from Cinema mode to Economy mode would make the problem disappear. When switching back to Cinema mode, the flickering would return after a few minutes. The problem then spread to Economy mode a few days later. I had the projector plugged into an APC surge and power filter throughout this process.REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMNow, the power button on the remote control sometimes acts as if it has been pressed twice and turns the projector off without waiting for the second press confirmation.REFURBISHED PROJECTOR CLARIFICATIONSContrary to the review published here, according to one BenQ official I e-mailed, *all* replacements are refurbished and the warranty for the refurbished replacement is only as long as the warranty for the original projector. The "hot swap" process involved BenQ mailing a Word document to me (accidentally including all their tracked changes to the document), my printing and filling out the form as well as including my credit card information, and faxing it back to them. The credit card information is required because BenQ charges $1795 (the MSRP) to your card until you return your original one. This process also required me to print out a mailing label from a Web site for the return box. Return postage was handled by BenQ. When I received the replacement projector, I noticed some differences from my original one. Although the box and packaging was sealed the same as my original projector packaging, the projector menu indicated that the bulb had been used for over 19 hours. The remote control also had some food and/or debris on it while the back of its casing had been pried open with a tool that left marks (even the protective plastic had been peeled off its face). The replacement projector also makes a noticeably louder high-pitched squeal when on than my original one, and I had to clean off several smudges and fingerprints from the front lens. So far, it is working good, but it's used and the warranty is less than my original. BenQ should have made this information available upfront for buyers and prospective buyers.CUSTOMER SERVICEBenQ's customer service was average to good. They lacked following up with e-mails that I sent requiring me to forward my previous messages and indicate how long it has been since the original (I waited one to four weeks between messages.) There is also a bit of a disconnect between support and their promotional materials. The Qxchange service (i.e., the hot swap process) was not defined on BenQ's Web site--I had to look at other sites (and this review) to determine what it meant. I then e-mailed the BenQ officials I had been in contact with and they cleared up the matter. When I called their returns department, the person I spoke to did not even know what the word "Qxchange" meant. BenQ's Web site uses an outdated and non-user friendly Web form to contact the company's departments. No carbon-copy is sent to a person filling out the form, so users have no record of when they submit a request.
just picked up a set of promedia 4.1,s yesterday at circuit city for 189.95 with a 20.00 mail in rebate. they,re replacing a set of boston acoustic ba4800,s which i,ve had and enjoyed for almost 2 years now. the ba4800,s were very good but after getting the promedia,s up and running there is really no comparision. i,am extremely impressed with klipsch system and would highly recomend it, especially with a net price of 169.95, i believe they,re closing them out and will be supperseeded with the promedia 4.2 with two subs
Much better than the non-brand ones, filters don't tend to get stuck on nearly as much because of how it's finished.
This model is a great DVD player, spec wise. If you have the money for something higher up the food chain, do it. If you are not, this is your baby!You can read the other reviews for the plusses (as there are plenty), but the quirkiness of some of the design choices are significant.1) Remote: excellent candidate for replacement with a universal remote. Weird form that doesn't necessarily justify its existence.2) Menus for playing DVD-R MP3 discs are awful. I am truly ecstatic the unit plays a DVD-R full of MP3's, I really am--2 days of music! However, the on-screen menus need significant help. Keep your eyes open for a firmware fix.3) Display on unit might as well not exist. Eight characters without scroll? Are we back in 1993?That said, the player packs quite a wallop for the price. Maybe in time I can adapt to (or overlook) the quirks, but for now I am a bit peeved. Good luck!
Sound quality is the best I've heard for an earphones product. The only negative I have found is that they are nearly impossible to use while running.
I bought this a few months ago with a Target gift card. I'd been looking for full-size headphones that were good and inexpensive. These headphones are both of those. Another thing I like about them is I can use them on my computer The computer, whenever headphones are plugged in, allows people walking by to hear what's playing as if there weren't any headphones plugged in. But, when I plug these headphones in, turn the volume on the phones up and the sound on my computer down, it's terrific. I'm buying a second set for my stereo.
This is an awesome lens. It has excellent central sharpness wide open at f1.4 and it just keeps getting sharper. Focus is quiet and smooth and has been very accurate for me. Focal length is perfect for everyday use on APS-C cameras and you can shoot in just about any light with this lens. I have shots lit only by campfire, christmas lights, street signs, etc, that would have been impossible at f2.8. Basically this is the best option for the classic normal prime that many used in the film days and it has always been my favorite lens since the day I bought it.
Right off the bat let me just say... these headphones are amazing. Best I've ever heard and I've heard some good ones. I had a pair of ATH-M50's and I think these might just be a better pair of headphones all-around.What you get in the box doesn't seem like an awful lot but the headphones themselves are worth the price. They come with a velvet pouch and a testing CD. The pouch is alright, but if you're looking for something better check out theUDG U8201BL Creator DJ Headphone Hard Case. The CD has a few good tracks but its nothing too special, just some mixes.Now, moving on to the headphones themselves, I'd like to point out that these are basically a rehashed version of the Ultrasone HFI-580's. So, if you're interested in those these will do basically the same job for you. The only real differences are the appearance of the two headphones and the fact that the DJ1's have a coiled cable, which is a bit easier to manage.These should be good for long listening sessions. The padding around the cups and on the headband is nice and comfortable. However, they do exert a bit of pressure, not too much, but if you are sensitive to that sort of thing you might want to try them first. I found the pressure to be a good thing, as it helps with isolation, and I was very comfortable while wearing them.The audio quality is superb. These deliver some really good tight, punchy bass (a bit punchier than the M50's) and the highs and mids are very crisp and clear. The soundstaging is great, it does a better job in this area than the Audio-Technica M50's, in my opinion.I listened to a lot of electronic and hip-hop and these cans made both the genres sound really energetic. I also listened to some classical and indie and the notes were crystal clear. So I would say that these work with just about all genres of music.I don't have any real issues with these headphones, but I suppose they may suit some people better than others. Regardless, these are amazing headphones that I think anyone would love. I highly recommend buying them.
A overall usefull product. It is a good choice for the people like us who like to keep in touch at short distances. So if you want a wireless then go for it.
I ordered 2 HDMI cables, enticed by the low price. Both failed to work. I had another AmazonBasics cable - it worked fine. The cables, both of them, are defective.
Not the best quality. Streaks in prints. I have used Walgreen refill process several times and never had this problem. Poor quality prints. I print coupons regularly and I hope they will scan.
I read the reviews, positive and negative, but the price was so good I said what the heck and ordered it. I started with 6 remotes, each of different manufacturer and (here's the key) FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS. It took about 45 minutes as 3 of the remotes were not pre-registered with the software so buttons had to be pushed and programmed. Everything worked as the instructions stated and the download to the remote was quick and painless. I tested nothing between steps and 5 minutes after shutting down the PC, the remote was working exactly as I expected/hoped it would. Not a problem to be found. The one downside to the software is that you can't go back, you must constantly go forward or start over. Other than that I am most happy with this device
OK, it's just an adapter basically but it's bigger than it looks from the picture and very sturdy. Does exactly what I bought it for.
Received quickly but haven't yet been able to use due to older satellite box, will update review when used. Looks to be of quality make.
I do not want to sound like those who just scream how horrible a product is but this product is MISLABELED.By no means is this cable "component". After some extensive research I found this: [...] I found this helpful (in retrospect I should have done more but I thought I spent enough time looking up the answers)What this cable is is RGB - VGA cable. Component, which has the same looking connectors (Red, Green, Blue) is NOT THE SAME. I guess this would work if you are plugging it into 2 RGB - VGA units but I was not. I was using this to go from a Nintendo Wii component to a LCD Monitor (ASUS VH236H) VGA RGB input. Even though everything connects, I got no video. I tried this cable with 2 dvd component outputs to a RGB VGA input on a tv and got nothing. The dvd players and Wii work with the component input of that tv. To do what I was looking to do I would need a composite to VGA converter like the HD Box Pro.Be informed of what you are buying.
With so many A/V devices being internet capable now, a switch like this is a must. With a internet capable TV, Blu-Ray player, Xbox, and DISH DVR this small switch provides a perfect way to easily connect them to my DSL connection.Set-up was as simple as plugging it all in. Seriously, that's all.The footprint of the switch is so small that I was able to mount it to the back of my AV cabinet where all the wires could be hidden.This is how tech should be, simple and easy!
I love this keyboard!The "finger-feel" is just superb, there's no doubt about whether or not a key-press has registered, you can feel it in your fingertips. If you're accustomed to keyboards that register strokes with almost no pressure you may not like this one. It's not difficult to press the keys but it does take a definite, dedicated press to type. Don't get me wrong, it's not arduous and you won't get tired or sore during typing marathons (I can't speak for arthritis sufferers, or those with other physical problems, though).It's not a noisy keyboard but you can hear the keys being depressed. It's a soft noise, not a "click." The spacebar makes a slightly louder noise.I'd love to have this available with Bluetooth (I'm using it on my MacBook with a desktop monitor) but that aside, the long USB cord (6 ft. or a bit more) is very handy for those reclining-back-in-my-chair writing sessions. As I've discovered, it's handier to have a wireless mouse than a wireless keyboard. Although if Macally introduces this keyboard with Bluetooth, I'll buy it and use the corded one on my PC.You'll need to install the driver to use the volume controls on your Mac but everything works just fine and I'm glad that I did.The keyboard is flat, comfortable to use, solidly made, and the two USB ports are very handy, too. It's not readily apparent on Macally's website but it's available in both white and black colors.Just a warning, Macally makes cheaper models with similar names, make sure you read the comments about them on Amazon before buying them.
Fast, reliable, sharp, easy to use, economic, and &quot;It Simply Works!&quot;. The fast part is what I love the most. Faster than a laser printer in draft mode and still look good.
Until now, Adorama has provided me with fast and reliable service. Their service on this order was, however, PATHETIC.I ordered 2xStroboframe Bracket Shoe Mounts. I received them quickly, but I noticed the brackets didn't have the classic Stroboframe red knob. When I looked closer, I noticed they were Flashpoint brackets. And shame on me for not reading all the comments about this item because another person who ordered this bracket reported the same problem.I notified Adorama about receiving something different than I ordered. I expected them to tell me to throw out the Flashpoint brackets, which cost $9 each, and that they would send me the Stroboframe brackets. No, that's not how it worked. They told me they would send me a return label so I could return the Flashpoint brackets.I complied expecting that Adorama would send me the Strobrame brackets. No, that's not hot it worked. I received a refund minus the shipping costs. I protested about being charged for return shipping. Adorama refunded the shipping cost.I expected after the return had been completed that Adorama would finally send me the Stoboframe brackets. No, that's not how it worked. Adorama wanted me reorder the brackets. When I asked for reassurance that I would receive Stroboframe rather than Flashpoint brackets, I interpreted their answer as a "maybe."I protested, again. I asked Adorama to send me what I had ordered. I hope they would comply. No, that's not what happened. I received responses that suggested they would send me the brackets. But they never did.After sending a dozen messages over the past three months, I never received the brackets I originally ordered. The correspondence and return process wasted my time and required me to improvise on brackets to complete a project. I was left with a bad taste in my mouth about the entire proess. I tried for months to convince Adorama to do the right thing after they had sent me the wrong items. They never did.I do not plan to ever order from Adorama again.
A solid product with some inconsistency:The interaction with the skype program is not seamless.Sometimes the buttons to call seem to have no effect.Usually it works fine though, so who cares, right?I could whine about no coiled cord, but I'll just blame that on Windows 7.
I have a network adapter for my PDA but on a recent trip there wasn't a hotspot for miles. I bought this modem to be able to connect in these situations. It installed easily and works flawlessly. My daughter has an old laptop that doesn't have an internal modem -- I recommended this modem, she bought one and likes it. Highly recommended.
I love this product. The latest firmware has FTP access built in so I can access my files from practically any internet connection. I have two 300 GB external drives connected to this beast. One backs itself up onto the other each night, and runs scandisks each night. I am using the native ext3 file system.If you need more functionality, you can always try downloading a public alternate firmware which even let's you install apps on this thing! I have not tried that, but it is tempting.
I had this case and was very pleased with it, until I removed my Palm from my purse one day and found the screen cracked. Further investigation led me to believe that there is a serious design flaw in this case.The crack in my Palm screen started at exactly the point where the loop was on the outside. I began to speculate that something in my purse had jostled against the case, putting pressure on the front. This pressure, rather than being spread across the front of the case, became concentrated where the loop was.When I called Palm about this, they said that the strap-and-loop model had been discontinued and has been replaced by one using a strap with velcro. While they didn't admit to a design flaw, Palm did refund half of the $100 it cost me to replace my Palm.While the case was very nice in use, and may be sufficient for pockets, which provide a less hostile environment than purses, I would encourage users to remove the loop from the old version.I chose to buy a padded aluminum case from Rhinoskin, which has been both protective and pleasant to use. While expensive, it's less costly and less troublesome than having to replace the Palm.
What a wonderful product to preserve those timeless, precious memories captured on tapes and records. I'm so glad I bought it; I can't believe I didn't buy it sooner!! It's a must-have.
this product did not work at all, no matter what I try, the signal is not recognized or product defective???, there is no tv reception received, I try my regular indoor antenna, it's working fine for the local channel, but plug this antenna in, there is no signal at all. I try even many different way, but nothing work. I give one star because there is no other option lower than one star to rate this product. if anyone would like to buy a antenna, I'm not recomemd for this product, you will disapoint and wast your money and time. keep your old antenna is better than this product.
The calbe worked right out of the box, it was less expensive cost for this product from other online source. Thank You!
I bought one of these and one without the USB ports. I wish I had purchased two without the USB ports. The ports keep losing my devices, which are a keyboard, a mouse, a printer, and a flash drive. The only way to get them to re-recognize my devices is to unplug them all and rearrange the ports they were in (sometimes several times). The other Kensington laptop holder came as simply a holder. I bought a 4-port USB splitter ($10)to go with it and it works fantastic.
Photographs were beyond expectation...inspite of photographer's expertise! Clean, crisp stars fade gently, especially dramatic with water reflections and candles!
I've had this laptop since 2006 and 4 years later, nothing to complain about!Not sure about the bad reviews, it works great,does not get hot and the hard drive is quiet...That a big change from a previous VAIO I had that broke down weekly.I am writing this review on the Vaio and its working great...I'm sure it lost some of its original value of $1000 when new but its probably a great deal to get on Craigslist for $300!!!
These are AWESOME. The feel really solid. The rubberized grip feels good in your hands. The glass is great. It is very clear and crisp. They have great eye relief - several different levels. The case, strap and eye-cup cover are very nice. This is the 2nd pair of Nikon Binoculars that I have bought and I am as happy with these as I am my 1st pair. For the price I don't think you can find a better pair.
The TV Ears are not only WONDERFUL to assist with hearing, but they are FABULOUS for letting my husband listen to a ballgame that I do NOT want to hear! He just puts on the ears, sets the tv on mute, and I don't have to listen to sports or any other "stuff" that he enjoys. The TV Ears have kept me from going berserk!!
I have now had the S3 for two months,and its a awesome camera!I love all the features on it, and its so easy to use.I mainly take pictures of nature, and the 12x optical zoom is what helps me get close to nature.And by the way, this is the first camera that I ever had so, if a 14 year old kid can work this camera so can anyone.
Love the Tyvek sleeves they are alot more durable than paper and don't take up all the space of a hard case.
Upon applying the WriteRight to my iPaq, I must admit, I was wondering what kind of bogus accessory had I fallen for--air bubbles abounded despite some rather patient handiwork. I decided to give it a few days, since the product received strong reviews on cnet.com--it paid off--within 3 or 4 days, every hint of a bubble had completely disappeared. I simply could not tell that the plastic was on the screen, except for the reduced glare perhaps (it was working).Fellowes recommends that the WriteRight be changed monthly. On schedule, the plastic film seemed smudged and in need of replacement after four weeks--better the film than the iPaq screen itself.Recommend.
Works as expected. Used the unit to replace batteries in an APC UPS and the battery alarms stopped. What I don't like is that Amazon requires you to have at least 20 distinct words to submit a review. I won't be submitting reviews in the future unless I have something significant to say.
I'm using this card reader with a MacBook Pro and it's been working perfectly from the first day I got it. No issues with the computer not going to sleep etc. The transfer rates are way better than with USB. Great product!
Excellent lens for shallow depth of field pics, I found it very useful for food photography.
I bought three of these, one for myself and two for friends and even though my purchase was recent I've already had several other friends pick up the same item. It is strong, very good looking and perfect for ANY small digital camera - not just for a Canon model. My husband who doesn't make comment on much of any thing has complimented the look of the strap, and the functionality several times during the few short weeks that I've had mine.
Bought this for my upcoming trip to Europe but has been used almost every day. No drivers to load, fast transfer, a great product.
2GHz Celeron, 1GHz PC 2100 Ram, 2x7200 RPM HDDs, CD-RW and DVD-RW, and this Power Supply runs them like a dream.
I have been using the N70 for about 6 months now, and I absolutely love it. Its autofocusing speed is phenomenal, and its features offer everything I need for shooting action and stills in all lighting conditions. Its controls are very easy to use, and Nikon offers any accessory you can think of. I would suggest augmenting the N70 body with a Sigma 28-200 lens.
Working fine for quite some time now. Base unit behind my customer service desk, receiver in the ceiling (with satellite box) about 30 feet away. Great for sending IR signal when there is no line of sight.
This unit is primarily used at my weekly music lesson to record a 1 to 1 1/2 minute song played by my instructor. He still uses a cassette recorder and I thought having my "homework" recorded on the iPod 30g Video would be much better.He's normally very meticulous and plays each and every note that's on the sheet music. However, I noticed after the first week that there were notes missing (which really confuses things when you're trying to play along). I thought, at first, that maybe he had mixed things up a bit just to keep me on my toes. However, it's done this every time he records a song; always happening at different places with a recording.Since this is the only reason I bought this, I was sorry that I kept it almost two months before reading the less than stellar reviews (thought it was just this particular unit or something); otherwise I would have returned it immediately for a refund. Next time I make this type of purchase I'll read ALL the reviews ... not just the good ones.
I bought this thing on October 5, 2007. Since that time, I've only used it about once a week. About a year ago one of the ear muffs broke off. Now, the mic boom has broken off as well. And I am not rough with my equipment. Microsoft should not license their name to manufacturers who will make such low-quality products. I wish I had spent my money on my favorite brand, Logitech, instead.
A great organiser, Perfect for the car or on a plane!
It did not fit the camera I purchased it for.....Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 14.1 MP Digital, although it was one of the recommended accessory . Its really small and looks too cheap. Does not provide any protection for the camera.
I copied the following from another reviewer 'cause I could not have said it better. I, however, could not rate the distributer as highly. All I can say is, beware; you are not going to get what is described or pictured."The way I see it - the distributer has two problems:1. The distributer lists "Retail Packaging". This is not true - there was no "Retail Packaging". NOTE: My original battery from the OEM came with a plastic storage case/box. The distributer should remove the phrase "Retail Packaging" from their description/title. It is flat out deceptive and misleading to the customer. I was expecting this to arrive in a retail package, with the storage case.2. Even though the Milli Amp Hour (mAh) rating is not listed in the descriptive text - the distributer's photo shows a 1000mAh battery, which matches my original 1000mAh battery. As stated by other customers, this product is 970mAh. The -30mAh difference to my original is negligible. However, it is a little odd that other than the mAh rating everything else is marked the same and is physically identical to my original. Based on the mAh rating I would expect at least a model/pn difference. But, the model/pn CGA-S007A is the same as advertised, (except for the "/1B" and that's not printed on the battery) and it matches what I was looking for. So I don't think I could fault the distributer for this."
Was really easy to set up and works great!It was my first time setting up a wireless network and my only trouble was not securing it right away so I found a stranger (NANCYSLAPTOP) on my network!!! How rude!!! Pay for your own services people!I went online to the Linksys website and they have really good info on how to avoid this and other issues so I fixed it and now my network is well protected. (so much for nancys laptop now!!!)Be sure to go to the website for info on how to set up your network in a safe manner, learn from my mistake ;)Other than that private experience, so far I love this product!Hope this helps out :)
I bought these for our company Blackberry Torches. The fit is just right if cut them in half and use them on 2 phones. They last long, even if it is in my pocket alot.
Can anyone suggest SCANNING SOFTWARE with a reasonable price (under $100) for the Kodak i40 scanner with WIN 7?I have enjoyed the speed of my i40 scanner connected to my win XP computer.Now I am installing it on my new WIN 7 OS computer.Installation CD cannot be used to install the scanner, had to go to the Kodak web site for a version that works with WIN 7 32 bit. That worked. So far so good.BUT the separate SCANNING SOFTWARE CD "Kodak Capture LITE" does not work with WIN 7, and Kodak tells me there is no free replacement for the original (free) Scanning Software. I would have to purchase Kodak Capture PRO for $499! (1/2 the price of the scanner!). Kodak referred me to their web site where about 100 3rd party software vendors are listed that sell scanning software that will work with the i40. This is TOO LARGE a list for me to go through one-by-one.Can anyone suggest SCANNING SOFTWARE with a reasonable price (under $100) for the Kodak i40 scanner with WIN 7?
I just ordered this card for building my younger brother's computer and I've got to say I'm quite suprised with this card. It runs all the new games very well. I only noticed some slight slow down on graphic intensive games. All in all this card runs very stable and its a great choice for a person that is trying to save a little money. The only drawback is that it has a Bios lock on the card making it unable to do an overclock unless you do some research on the internet. But if your doing that then more than likely you are looking for a more expensive card.I highly recommend this card for any mid range computer. The Geforce equivalents do not even compare.
The color and clarity on the frame are great. I love that you can use either a flash card or a flash drive. The only aspect I did not like was that it takes a while for you to learn how the controls work. They menu is not too user friendly and the instructions really do not help, so be ready to spend a good 15 minutes getting to know your frame. After that it works great.
I bought this unit and used it one time in a smoker and everything worked perfectly. The next time I went to use it I found that the probe had failed. Replaced batteries and then checked probe with an ohmmeter and found it was open circuit. So it cost me $20 to cook one meal. My advice is to look elsewhere if you need a digital thermometer.
This kit provides all the range needed for a beginner - I even combined the smallest lens (4mm) with the barlow, for great images of craters on the moon (on a very clear night). This theoretically exceeds my F9 scope's usable magnification, but works farily well anyway (with the reflector mirrors properly collimated). Tried a few filters with OK results - perhaps they would produce more dramatic changes on a scope larger than my small 3" Newtonian reflector. These lenses have a very nice "machined" feel, and the range of included sizes is about right for my purposes. Actually I decided on one or two lenses (in combination with the barlow) for 75% of my viewing - mostly planets and the moon, with my limited experience so far. The two lenses included with my Celestron scope compare closely to these, although optically these are somewhat cleaner across the view field and are better-built. I keep the two original lenses in the same case in the spare slots, along with a small flashlight in the other slot. Definitely a great buy to expand lens selection if you are starting out and limited to just a few basic varieties. An experienced enthusiast would likely want to spend time researching a fewer number of more expensive lenses, especially with a higher-end scope. I recommend a case even if you buy individual lenses, for convenience and protection - this one is really nice and included along with all the filters and lenses for just over $100.
The Optio X has two halves: One side containing the lens, Flash&lt; Processor, 14mb of memory, The other half has all the controls, two inch LCD, Battery and SD Slot. Both sides are constructed from stylish black and silver metal panels and are extremely thin. they are linked by a central spine that enables them to rotate through 270 degrees. So when it comes to the cool factor i say it really looks great, especially when rotated to 180 degrees.The Optio X is anything but fast, The burst shooting mode is extremely slow and when switched to movie mode it flickers at an irritating 15fps. The good part is that it does its work as a camera, you can take decent pictures with this. So if you are looking for a useful and unusual camera this Pentax X is for you.
Bought this after trying the iRock, Sound feeder etc. Compared to others, this transmitter is the best. Mind you, not perfect but better than the competition.Few caveats: May not work well in cars that have rear mounted antenna (most Japanese cars). I get a better reception in my house than in the car. Believe me, once you find a 'good' (unused frequency), the distance is impressive. I use mine two rooms away.Pros:Small size, long battery life, can tune to any FM frequencyCons:Other than the ones mentioned above, the quality is shoddy so pray for a good piece. On mine, the LCD display lost some segments (when new) but comes back occassionally. Since I set it and forget it, I know what frequency I am tuned to.Good luck!
I absolutely love my Zune. My husband gave it to me on Christmas. He downloaded my baby boy's pictures to it so I now carry it in my purse like a photo album, and he downloaded a bunch of my favorite songs including our wedding song..."The Gift."Not being very technologically minded I figured out how to use the friendly interface immediately, I even figured out how to download more songs and categorize them by what I plan to use the music for like exercising, relaxing, etcetera.This is my first MP3, but only because my husband and I refuse to buy an Ipod product we just aren't MAC fans. We are Microsoft people...we like their products and enjoy using the Zune with our X-Box 360.The only downside is that I bought the Belkin athletic strap so that I could take my Zune to the gym. The strap is great and the cover is made of a nice rubbery material that can be easily washed off...the only thing that I noticed was that the Zune wiggled a little on my arm as I worked out on the elliptical trainer, treadmill, and bike when I got over 55rpms.Other than that I would still recommend a Zune to a friend with it storage capacity and beautiful screen I will be downloading my memories, videos, and music for many years to come.
Used my Sling Pack on a 3 week Alaska adventure. Found the camera bag comfortable and secure and carried it around along with a back pack just about everywhere. On and off a cruise ship daily, going through security and having to take it off and put back on - no problem. My camera and the additional lenses were well cushioned from all of the bumps and knocks encountered. Able to fit a NIKON DX40 with lens attached as well as an additional telephoto, extra battery and charger as well as extra SD cards, etc. Well worth the price.
I'm a computer manager in my day job and wanted the reliability of a simple RAID after my old NAS died. I ordered this unit expecting the usual Linux-based operating system, but this runs their own specialized software, with a specialized format on the drives.You cannot access the drive without running the software and the software is terrible - 2 of 3 XP machines would not recognize the drives and the third had trouble every few reboots. All of this proprietary software means you're stuck if anything goes wrong.After several weeks of frustration trying to get the system working on all three computers, I gave up and returned it. I'll buy one that uses Linux and standard network shares!
I bought this along with my Toshiba laptop, which has a built in wifi. I had both up and surfing the net in less than 15 minutes. Easiest setup I have ever had.
Because it is metal, with blinking LED, it looks real even if you're holding it in your hands! Excellent. No more hoodlums gatherings in front of my yard. Way to go SVAT. Brooksy
Transcend 8GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6) Love it - don't have to worry about running out of space (I use it for my amazonKindle)
A piece of junk. Don't bother. Go to eBay and get a used HP 4000 series laserjet. You can get one for about $250 with shipping.
I ordered two of these, but the vendor sent me two of the wrong part. (I needed female 3-pin connectors and they sent 3-pin male connectors). I contacted the vendor, they were very helpful and promised to send the correct part. Well, they did, but they only sent one (I needed two). Since it's something I could get locally at fairly low cost, I bought the other one that way.
THIS IS THE BEST LENS EVER! WHEN YOU THINK YOUR 70MM TO 200MM ZOOM IS GREAT, TRY THIS ONE. FASTER AND CLEARER. PERFECT & FLAWLESS.
I have the double cubes and looked at all mounts available. I went with the Bose and was glad I did. They are over engineered and made from expensive material hence the high price. They are strong and look great,worth the money. You will not be disappointed.
Microphone failed completely after 2 days. Until then it was the best head set I have tried yet.
The slot fan works great.But you must keep the slot fan 1 slot space away from modem card.Electric interference from fan motor can cut modem speed in half.My modem went from 48.0 to 28.8 when fan was on top of modem card. Once it was moved 1 slot up modem speed returned to 48.Excellent airflow and very quiet . Would recommond to every one.
Haven't installed it yet, but heavy duty posts with springs for holding wires. Would be nice if it had a template for drilling.
it worked right away, i had no problems. i just got the code entered it into my xbox and wala there it was. i was able to downlaod a game in mins of recieving the points.
This computer has it all. The 17 widescreen is awesome and its fast for DVD's. The Harmon Kardon speakers rock too. This computer is definatly a good buy for the value. It's heavy but well worth travelling with. I highly recommend this computer!!
The Saitek My Spkr A-100 is roughly the size of a paperback novel and presents a nice curvy compact design. The speaker has a bit of heft to it -- its not just a flimsy empty plastic shell like many cheap portable speakers. The A-100 takes 4 AAA batteries, has a jack for stereo audio in, optional DC power and a light indicating ON or STANDBY modes. There's no power switch or volume control. The power is turned on by inserting an audio cable into the speaker. Volume in meant to be controlled by the audio source or player. The speaker contains two tiny drivers concealed behind a sturdy metal grill and a small bass port which appears to be baffled internally with an aluminum duct.I've heard plenty of tiny portable speakers and the vast majority of them share one thing in common -- tinny shrill sound with absolutely no lows. The cheaper versions tend to rattle and distort at moderate volume levels. Not only do tiny speakers generaly lack any bass but they're usually so close together that there's not really much of a stereo effect. Not so with the A-100. I was quite surprised when I plugged the A-100 into my Zune -- not only there was bass (no, not 12 inch woofer level bass but bass nontheless) but there was also obvious stereo with the drivers sitting only inches apart. Impressive! Through the magic of Digital Signal Processing, these tiny speakers actually sound better than many small computer speakers and boomboxes. The A-100 won't rattle your windows and probably won't annoy your neighbors but it'll give you quite decent sound at moderate volume levels for a small room with little distortion.I'm glad to see the price of these has fallen to more reasonable levels. At $20, these are a steal.
I purchased this as a gift for my husband. He uses it just about everyday and hasn't had any complaints. The only advice I'd give is if you're planning on using it for a long road trip, you'll need to have someone else in the car with you to operate it because once you drive near / into a larger city you'll find that you'll need to find different stations which is a pain. We recently took a trip into DC and I found that I was changing the station fairly often because of interference. We don't live in a large city, so we don't have any day to day issues with this. All in all I think its a great product.
I purchased this Samsung HDTV a few weeks ago after the TV in my bedroom broke. I did some research and picked this over a similar Sharp TV because of people's quality concerns with the Sharp. I picked the Samsung of the Sony Brevia because I liked the styling of the Samsung better.Picture quality is excellent, as is the styling. I don't tend to crank the sound in my bedroom but this TV seems to have plenty of volume and the sound quality is good for onboard speakers. The TV has inputs on the side and back which are handy.My only suggestion is that they make the base either adjustable, or just shorter. I need to use the base and if it were a little shorter I would be able to snug the TV closer into the corner of my bedroom.Based on my experience I doubt you'd be disappointed with this TV
Purchased along with the larger HP-S5053 Samsung...had delivery agent "Eagle Global" unpack both at time of delivery after showing them the infamous Amazon buzzing reviews...both escaped unscathed...great sets...great pictures...great sound...50' interfaces well with the Panasonic SA-HT740 Home Theater System...42" easily wall mounted...more than enough inputs and outputs than you'll ever need...simple and easy to use remotes...prices (42")$1,279 and (50")$2,069 still $350 to $450 less than the big electronic stores...ordered direct from Amazon...free shipping...very pleased with entire experience!!
I just received my new C310 and printer dock a couple of days ago and I just love it! It takes really good pictures, nice and clear. I haven't had a problem with the batteries running down quickly. :::knocking on wood::: The printer prints a lot better than I expected. I haven't had to buy paper or ink for it yet so I don't know how much that's going to run me, but I'm not going crazy printing pictures either. I like that you can charge the included camera batteries on the printer dock as well. It's small enough to drop into a purse and that's a big + in my opinion. I wish the video option included sound, but the videos even look pretty good on the computer. Overall, it's a great, inexpensive digital cam!
My son recv'd this game and system for xmas when he turned 2.5. (yes young for this system but the price was right). He has played with it and is slowly learning more about it and how to make it work for him. The creature create is one of the games he actually plays. He seems to enjoy it. Given his age, the Mobigo system he also rec'vd is much more appropriate
This is a great thing to keep your cords from getting all tangled up. but you can forget about it if you want to use it to charge the batteries on your devices. I could not charge the battery on my cell phone or camera like I could with the "normal" usb cords.
This is great little extra to add to your system. I do stop-motion animation and its perfect for tabletop studio I have.Bad reviews most likely didn't follow the instructions that came with their camera on how to make sure the camera recognizes it.If you're doing portraits or stop-motion photography, buy this unit. Its a good, inexpensive investment.
These are good speakers but at a premium price. If you want comparable speakers at a fraction of the price I'd recommend Logitech X-140 speakers.
I bought three from the same seller and tried all three on the same printer, 2 re-installs for each cartridge. One of the three cartridges failed every time, ie, barely any ink on the printout. The other two printed perfectly, although I don't know how many pages they last. I'm worried about the overall quality.
Very well made sturdy product, purchased it recently and have been using it ever since, my D70s and a 18-70mm or a 55-200mm lens is easily supported by this tripod. Very compact and can fit in the carrying case easily. The only problem is that it attaching and detaching it to the camera is not easy, wish they had something else instead of a screw attachment.
Left channel speaker crackled from first use. Also, Pyle advertises speakers as being 20W x 2. Um, the input power is 4W for the whole system. I'm a creative electrical engineer, but I can't imagine how to create 40W out of 4W.
I compared this price with several stores in the area (even Wal-Mart) and it was much cheaper. Still it is excellent. I really bought it for the adapter, but the Card is great too.
This product works well, but it is all plastic material and the batery is totally visible with just a little metal arm holding it.So far, so good, but it feels that it could brake any time. I allways remove it when I go to somewhere with my telescope, I'm afraid to live it on the bracket while transportation, but every time I remove it I'm afraid that is going brake in my hands.It was cheaper than the finderscope, but sometimes cheaper is more costly....A YEAR AFTER:The plastic is not so fragil, but I still remove for transportation.I strongly recomend you not to forget the finder ON, when you put it away.And whenever I want to ajust the luminosity I aways mess up the alignment, because in the dark, the first nob on the right is for alignment and the second is for ON-OFF-LUMINOSITY.But hey! It is light, cheap and good enough for the price.
I have been a serious amatuer photographer for more than 40 years, and as I have grown in knowledge I have understanding that in addition to having a &#34;photographer's eye&#34;, the equipment we use must be of high quality as well....most especially the lenses we select. In the past few years I have been upgrading to Canon L-series lenses, but had failed to upgrade my filters. When I opened this filter and held it in my hands I knew immediately that I had made a great investment and had received a precision piece of equipment. I have been using the filter for several weeks and the filter does make a difference in performance. It does not make sense to invest thousands of dollars for our lenses to have the best optical quality, and then put a cheap filter on front. I plan to add some more filters and will use B+W.
I love using it, long exposure, great for bulb. Cheap and cool.
I've been slowly filling out a rack in a small business and bought this PDU after running out of places to plug things in. I feel silly for not buying this when I got the rack, it snaps right in without tools (APC NetShelter) and takes up no space. Cords can be short and direct to the nearest outlet, redundant server power supplies can be plugged into alternate circuits, and overall power draw is conveniently displayed.Just be aware the main leads are heavy cable and use a L5-20 twist lock 20-amp connector, with adapters provided for 5-20 outlets. These are like a standard three prong power cords (5-15) but with one prong turned ninety degrees. Many wall outlets have one t-shape slot to accommodate these 20-amp plugs, but some, including some UPS systems, do not.
For a drive that is supposed to be "Titanium" (Liquid Metal), the drive scratches easily.The strap that comes with it is "impossible" to install without bending the metal loop out of shape. (This is what causes the first scratch, installing the pocket clip will result in more scratches)The "CruzerSync" software that comes with the drive is the old version. You should go to the website to download the latest version.( v3_2_016)The software is not user-friendly. In order to "Sync" it tries to "Log" the files in your My Documents folder. If you have a lot of files in your MyDocs, this "logging" can take up most of the space on the drive.You can however, choose the types of files you want to synchronize, (.xls, .doc, .wav, .jpg...ect).Strangely enough the very files I needed to sync, Microsoft Access Databases (.mdb), are not listed!?You must de-select all the folders AND all the Subfolders in My Documents to end up with just the folder you want to Synchronize. Again, not very user friendly.The Encryption is pretty much same as all the other drives (Lexar, Sony) the problem is that you must "Encrypt" the file manually. What I mean is that: the whole purpose of these drives is speed and portability. I want to drop my file into an encrypted "Folder" without clicking an "Encrypt" button to encrypt it. You can ask me for a password when I want to "Decrypt" the file. But don't make it inconvenient for me to Encrypt it. (The Lexar, at least gives you a "Hidden" partition on the drive that you can Unhide with a password. It even re-Hides it automatically after a certain time)Because of its "Retractability" this drive is longer than most, at about 3.5 inches (The Lexar and even the Cruzer Mini are about 2.75 inches). If your fingers are even the slightest bit slippery, it will be very frustrating trying to move the connecter in and out of it's sheath.In my opinion this "Retractability" feature is over-rated. As anyone who uses these drives knows, you will lose the cap eventually anyway. The USB connector by design is self-cleaning, you really don't need the caps. And if you use the drive on a lot of machines during the course of a day, taking the cap on and off, over and over again, is a pain. You will probably end up leaving the connector "Out" all of the time anyway.Speed is not really an issue. All of the newest USB drives are fast (USB 2.0) and run at about the same speed.In my opinion, you should just buy the SanDisk Cruzer Mini 512mb. Same company, same size and speed, for less money than the "Titanium" model.
Bought this to connect a small mixer to my laptop for a podcast. Worked like a charm and would definitely buy again.
Jan 1, 2006 - finally an earbud that fits. I read all the reviews and just await the short lifespan. will view as disposable - it is worth it to finally have a pair that fits my ears!Aug 8, 2006 - checking back - no problem with construction, but then I don't live 24/7 with my ipod. buying a second pair for my ipod video, these are an essential for me!!
This is the best computer I have ever owned. I have had it for almost 6 years. It is fast and reliable. I can have multiple applications running at the same time and it doesn't slow it down any. I love this computer. I hope it lasts 6 more years.
I listen to recorded books at the gym and wanted headphones that gave me clarity and volume ... and also blocked out the gym noise so I could understand the spoken words. And I had one more requirement. I wear two hearing aids so I needed headphones that would fit over the hearing aids but not cause them to squeal.I fully expected these headphones to fail at least one of my requirements and I kept the box and packing material so I could return them when they failed. But they met every expectation. Outstanding.
While I bought sony's wide angle and telephoto lens for their camcorder, there's no reason to pay (IMO) $20-30 more for these filters.You can get a CIRCULAR polarizer as cheap as $10-15 if you shop around. You DO need a CP, but not at this price.
i bought this thing yesterday and i was all bummed out because it did not have any screen.I was wrong the shuffle is as good as any other ipod or mp3 player. the music is easy to download and the sound is very clear. this thing rocks!
I purchased this portable TV/DVD player Nov.27 2009. When the item arrived I realized it did not have digital tuner which my husband needs. I contacted the seller through Amazon which they were very helpful in assisting me with my return request and refund.
I purchased a Qosmio G15R. It was manufactured with a defective motherboard, which was replaced by Toshiba. The same problems resurfaced after the warranty expired. Toshiba told me too bad. I'll never buy any Toshiba product again, especially considering how rude the technical service people were.
I bought these headphones based on the Jensen brand name reputation as well as price.Sound quality I found to be better than average.The overall fit and design is comfortable to wear.Unfortunately, mine broke in less than a year's time due to the poor quality plastic/design of the attachment pin area of the ear/speaker to the head piece.I could duct tape it back together but I think it's time to shop for something else.I think these headphones were priced a little too high for the quality.
Very happy with this product.No problems with it.Just limited as to which products will accept it.
Now that I'm finally able to use the product, I'm happy with it. However, it came without a cable to link it to my computer. The extra $20 was an annoyance, but I could live with that. It was also missing part of the paper cassette and Canon would not make good on that. Had to pay an additional $20 for a part that should have come with the machine. Does not bode well for the quality of service I will be expecting from Canon in the future.
This is a great flash bracket it works well with various light modifiers. It's adjustable height is great. The only issue is you don't have a rotatable base for horizontal vs. vertical shoots.
Cant go wrong with Cables-To-Go brand. This is probably by 20th cable that I've gotten. they are all made professionally with proper patching on both ends. Not only its a CAT5e cable but its also shielded so perfect combo. I use those for our Servers. Shipped on time from the seller.
This was a great purchase indeed, I have always wanted a chestvest, you may think it might be a little bit unconfortable , but it is actually a great and necessary accesory. Everything you need is right in front of you, all my camera items can be accessible in one of this bag, If I need a quick lens change , this is incredibly helpful, and will also allow you to move freely with all your equipment.Highly recommended for all the photographers!
After reading all kinds of the reviews, I decided that this printer will fit my needs for its price. I knew from other reviews that the best result you will only get with Canon photo paper, and that's true (that's why I gave it 4 stars). It prints brilliant photos on Canon Photo paper. You don't have to buy the most expensive one "Canon Photo Pro", you can buy a cheaper one, "Canon Photo Paper Plus", it's cheaper, affordable and good enough for me. I've also tried printing on some "cheap" paper and, as I expected, the result is not very good.I think it's the good printer for its price.
Just purchased & RETURNED this tv. We were thrilled when we took it out of the box..until we set it up. The sound is AWFUL. The sound waves from very low to extremely loud - so loud that it actually makes a popping noise. And, no it wasn't only when commercials came on - it is continuous. Unfortunately for us I did not do any sort of research before purchasing the tv. Now that I've put in a couple of searches on this tv, I see that I wasn't the only person who had issues with the sound. It seems to be the #1 complaint on this model. It is unfortunate because Westinghouse is a good name brand. We did return this set and purchase a slightly more expensive model that is not a Westinghouse. Hope this helped out.
This is a wonderful product for a fantastic little cold laminator. It is easy to use and produces good results. It can be used on most any home lamination project.
I had no need for a surround sound receiver for the particular HDTV set-up I have. My old receiver finally bit the dust and I wanted better sound quality than the HDTV provides. For the price, this is a great stereo receiver. Beware, has no digital inputs, but if you're looking for a simple stereo used with analog inputs you would be hard pressed to find a better deal.
The newer cards don't work in my camera because it is older (and is the best camera I have ever owned) and so I needed to get another card for I was doing more filming with my class. The new card works just as I would expect it to, great, with fast shipping from the seller.
I'm 17 and i bought this thing before i had read the other reviews. I was terrified when i finalluy did , but by that time it had already shipped so all i could do was hope for the best. I imediately tried it out when i got it and it turned out to be a perfect player. It came with a soft cover, 2 games, a video clip, a pic, and a mp3 so that i could try it right away. The thing looks cool, it's sturdy and has some great features so i would recommend this to anyone looking for a great media device. The only thing that made me a little worried was when i couldn't hear soun or charge it but all i had to do to fix the problem was push the plugs in a little bit harder till they clicked.
I had built a desktop mini-itx system and couldnt get any sound from the output jacks. I was too lazy to try to 'tinker' with it so opted for USB speakers instead. Read through the reviews here and given the price with free shipping (at the time) thought I would give it a try. No complaints here.Again - these are not high fidelity speakers but they are very good speakers. Sounds comes through loud and clear.Very easy to install on XP - no drivers needed; plug and play. Driver is included for 5.1 effects, etc but I did not install them. USB cable wraps around base - all one piece design - no need to carry around 2 speakers, cables, etc. Very compact. Will not disappoint. Great for those on the go with 'lousy' laptop speakers.
OK, this is about the worst battery I ever used. I bought a couple of dozen from a reputable supplier with a 10 year shelf life. By the end of the first year whatever was unused had little battery life. Stick to Panasonic or Duracell.
I have HP 712C printer that I wanted to use with Windows 7 because it is like my old workhorse. The printer that shows up under my devices is HP 720C but does not print. Since I have Windows 7 pro, I am able to go into the xp mode and found my printer in there and it works. I tried the copy and paste method--copy from Windows 7 and paste in xp mode and I could print out text. Still trying to figure out how to use it in Win 7 since I just had this setup done this month. Looking on line to find a Windows 7 patch for this printer.December 16, 2012I have to change my rating to 1 star today. Hp 712c stopped working. Trying to find a driver or Win 7 patch. The copy and paste method I used for the virtual windows did not work and more.December 20, 2012Determined and non-techie as I am, I would not give up. After a few changes I made in the Properties section, my HP 712c printer now works, again, in the xp mode of win 7 pro. I have changed my rating back to 4 stars not 5 because of the frustration. So now if someone can suggest how to make it work in win 7, I would be so grateful. No patch was found on the internet. Why do I keep this printer around is because it outlived my last two newer HP printers and it handles the cardstock I use better.
First off, I'm a cheap chick. My little Canon Bubblejet has been on its last legs for about a year. But it still did pretty decent black and white, and when worse comes to worse, that's what Kinkos is for, right?A few months back I purchased an incredible camera (Canon D60) I'm a shutterbug, and I take the quality of my prints very seriously. Its one of the few areas in which I spare no cost. I'd given Ofoto a fair amount of bussiness, but I was toying with the idea of printing my own photos. I had a lot of concern... the quality being on top of the list, and then the price of ink and paper, and what if the printer broke down?I ordered the i860 based on the reviews. I installed it over 15 minutes using the incredibly easy instruction card. I then printed some cursory black and white pages. Crisp, fast, and almost silent. I turned out some color pages. I guess I need a new monitor, because what came out of that printer looked far different; brighter, more colorful. And then... (I had a hard time waiting to get to this part) I printed out some photos. Some high quality, vividly colored photos. When my husband came home he wanted to know what other prints I had ordered. They looked amazing! All I can do is make a happy little squeal that really shouldn't be coming out of a full-grown woman in public.So forward three weeks. I've been using this printer like a pack mule. The ink levels are still hight. Still amazing prints. Not one jam (which was what finally made me sacrifice my bubblejet to pagan gods).I will update this reveiw if there are any problems. But so far I think I've got an incredible printer.
Very well made cable. I bought two of these and I like them alot. Tripp Lite makes great stuff. Would for sure recommend these.
This cable works great. I was afriad of ordering because it was so in-exspensive. I am very happy I did though, I saved a tone of money... and I din't even have to switch to geico! Thanks AMAZON.COM
I bought this object from the 'shutterbug' but, I never received it. I'm still waiting for my refund. That's it.
Very good antenna. Looks good works better. Installed inside my attic a couple hours ago. Easy install, ran cable out to old sat cable, quick hookup. Planning to run to 4 tv's, so far tests on 2 tv's have been positive. After adjustments antenna is picking up about 53 channels, with about 45-47 getting 100% signal and 2 getting around 50%. The other 4 show up in the channel list but as they are about 180 degrees in the opposite direction I dont get a picture on them. The 2 at 50% have very good pictures without any pixelation. I'm very impressed so far.
I use the Intuos3 Tablet with both Photoshop and Painter and it works great. It installed without any problems on my Mac and was pretty simple to configure.
Let me preface my review by saying that this item should be a mandatory purchase for anyone who owns a compatible camera!!! With this item you now own not only a video recorder but a full-funtioning digital camera.We originally bought it for a flash and figured the camera light would be a nice feature just in case we needed it. We actually use the light now as much as we use the flash. The item is extremely light, not very big and is very easy to use. The flash comes on quickly, there is no delay when taking pictures and it recharges quickly. We looked a lot of digital cameras and this flash is actually quicker than a lot of the cameras we looked at (we looked at gigital cameras priced between $100 - $400). When turned on, the camera light comes on automatically when there isn't enough light and it makes videos clearer and brighter.We haven't run the video light for extended periods of time nor have we used the flash for extended periods of time, so battery drainage hasn't been an issue for us as of yet.This flash/camera light has proven to be a more than ideal purchase than I could have ever imagined and I would highly recommend purchasing one to anyone who ownes a video camera compatible with this item. I just wish it wouldn't have taken me a year of dark videos and dark pictures to figure out I needed this item.
Loved my little unit which I only had for about two weeks, before it was stolen from my car. Directions were pretty good. Only problem I had was I used it in Washington DC. Not much signal in the downtown area by the Capitol and Smithsonian Museums, which I attributed to the signals probably being blocked by the government satellites. I will be buying a replacement... same one of course
Picked up the SBG900 in January and it worked great until a couple of weeks ago when it would not hook up with the internet. Tried the old reboot that they seem to need every once in a while and that fixed it. Cool. Except that it happens 3-4 times a day now. I then jumped through the hoops with the Motorola techs and it was determined after a week that I was due a replacement. (don't use the e-mail approach, call them) But I have to pay shipping to get it and again pay shipping to return the defective one. So much for the great warranty. Amazon stands behind anything I have bought here, no fees for replacement of defective products. Go figure. No more Motorola in my future, too many other companies out there who would want my money.
I have been very pleased so far with the DMC-FZ5. I have been taking very sharp pictures indoors and outdoors with the Lumix. The LCD is very readable (might not be as easy in full sunlight), and I was able to figure out most menu items without the instructions.Image stabilization works wonders on this long zoom camera. I took a 12X zoom picture outside in a 25 mph wind, and the result was outstanding. The wind was shaking me all over, but the pic came out as crisp as can be, thanks to the image stabilization.To Ann I say that the DMC-F5Z may be kind of big by your standards, but I would have to say this Lumix is a very compact camera, even compared to my Canon G2, which is no monster by any stretch.To Jimmy, I am certainly not a Panasonic employee, but I can't give this camera a poor review. If 75% of your shots are blurry with the Lumix, then either your camera is defective, or the operator is defective! Is it possible to take a blurry picture with this camera? Yes, but it's pretty hard, especially with Image Stabilization turned on.For mid-priced long zoom cameras, the Lumix DMC-FZ5 has to be at or near the top of its class, at least for right now. For those who can wait, you might want to compare this camera to the Canon 2S IS, which is coming in June.
This was the first DSLR camera I ever bought. i loved it. It was so easy to use and get used to! It takes amazing pictures! I had just the lens that comes with it for so long, but eventually I had some more and fell in love even more!!!!I had this camera for over 4 years before i got the error99 and the shutter won't open. It's broken my heart. It will always have a special place in my heart!!! Because I will get it fixed and use it again. :)
this is the one to buy. i'm an avid mp3 collector (with over 7000 songs and still growing). it works great in the car with the 'fake-tape-looking-thing' hook-up set. it works great in the home with the correct cable (1/8 to 2 stereo - available at any radio shack). i haven't taken it jogging yet, but have done the 'i will move it around with my hands for a while, tip it upside down and tap on it for a good solid 30 seconds' and had no problems. it understands my cdrw's made with direct cd 3.5c. it understands my cdrs made with easy cd 3.5c. it plays audio cds well. it has id3, directory browsing, etc etc. it's good, trust me. - notes (devil's advocate): i had one cdrw where it wouldn't play the tracks in the 90's and higher. i had to do a full format on the cdrw (an hour) and put the songs back on, but now it works perfectly. probably just the cd. - the remote is not wireless - on the display it has an annoying useless lcd display of stick figures dancing around and it bugs the hell out of me. hopefully in a future firmware upgrade, i'll be able to shut it off. if not, i'm putting a piece of (not-invisible) duct tape over it. - you have to upgrade the firmware from the website if you want resume, and you will want it most likely.- it's the one to get, what else can i say.
Best point and shoot I have, and I have a few (Nikon,Sony, etc.) A bit clunky but worth the size. Not good for movies, but I use it as picture camera.Only takes 2 GB Max SD cards, but at 5 mp it's ok. Battery life is outstanding, and speed of shots are adequate 1 every about every 2 sec (with flash). Very clear , sharp images, good color saturation, no complaints. Like ALL cameras an extra flash for poor lighting situations needed for a good night pic.I bought one recently to replace my 8 y/o DX 7590 camera that was submerged in sea water getting of a snorkeling trip on vacation.
This is now my third Pinnacle Subwoofer (alongside my complete Infinity Beta Speakers are my two Baby Boomers driving my main 7.1 system or is that a 7.2?) and as usual they produce the goods. This Digital Sub 150 is paired with a complete set of Infinity 2000.3/2 Speakers in my Master Bedroom...it cranks! Good clean bass reproduction down in the lower regions. Only complaint was how long it took to get from Electronica Direct and no power saving mode...on all the time. I got a handy little remote controlled plug that took care of that issue!
We currently have one Canoscan FB620U in use and have ordered another one because of the flexibility and quality that it has offered. The scanning is a little slow going for high defintion but works great for scanning documents. The thing we appreciate the most is being able to control the size of the scanned item. This allows us to maintain more records on a hard drive than what other scanners have allowed us.
very good product, easy installation, working perfectly in the machine hp, sending just right on time, long life still touse it,
Using a Kodak Easyshare camera requires installing the Easyshare malware, which slows down your computer's boot time. The Easyshare software "phones home" checking for updates every time that your computer boots. This will consume from 30 to 60 seconds, during which time you will be staring at the computer screen.In addition to this, a 45-megabyte resource hog lingers in RAM, reducing your machine's efficiency. When you attempt to shut the computer off, no, wait! There is a program that is not responding! What could it be? __PTAHYDRA is the culprit. What is PTAHYDRA, do you ask? Why, it's something to do with Kodak's Easyshare! You see, when you bought the camera, you also bought a host of problems that will handicap your operating system.In addition to all the above problems, Easyshare does not play by Windows' rules. If you set your Windows Firewall to disallow Easyshare internet access, Easyshare goes behind your back and silently reactivates internet access. In other words, it says "f-u" to the customer, you. So part of your bandwidth from your ISP will be permanently allocated to support Kodak corporation selfishness and greed. They think that your internet service is for them instead of you.Instead of installing a buggy and wasteful memory-resident application, Kodak should permit the user to click on an icon when an upload from the camera is desired. Easyshare does not offer this functionality. Happily, Kodak has many competitors. I suggest looking into another brand name, until such time as Easyshare is improved.
I tend to tune out technological change until something breaks and I need a new gadget -- so I expect a bit of pain when I buy something new as I usually have a bit more of learning curve than many folks. When my VCR bit the dust three weeks ago, I went out to get another and saw the RDR-VX500. I have been surprised how pain-free it has been -- had it set up and connected to our LCD HDTV in a couple of minutes, and the one button transfer recording on the front panel between the VCR and DVD could not be simpler. Have recorded about a third of my old VHS-C tapes to DVD without a hitch, and I've played them on our three household desktops, our laptop, and a couple of low end DVD players without a problem. (Have used both DVD-R and DVD+RW disks.) The quality of the reproduction on the DVD is of course excellent, but the VCR, too, does a noticably fine job -- it is not at all hard to watch on a fairly good HDTV screen. Finally, while there are many buttons on the remote, they are sensibly laid out, and not as bad as many remotes with which I've struggled. I'm very pleased with this machine and recommend it to any protoneoluddite like myself.
I was departing for Alaska to the Yukon river area in August, and felt a strong urge to case my camera for protection. Amazon Prime to the rescue, and I had the case in 2 days flat, gotta love it! I looked at local stores for a "disposable" case that might be sacrificed if it didn't survive the trip, guilt free. Didn't find anything that I trusted.TheCanon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch articulating LCDis a snug fit in the main compartment. The section in front of the main compartment holds the wall charger and an extra battery pack, plus a few small items, like memory cards and thumb-drives, a short small diameter mini USB cable, if you really plan. After that there's no extra space. How little space you ask? I like to carry aNikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System, but it would have to go into the main compartment, so it's not safe. It either crowds the camera and they will wear on each other, or you'll loose the brush pulling out the camera trying to get a shot...When fully packed, the Velcro closer will keep the top flap in place for most activity. If you are really going to be moving around, the plastic clasp can be closed to keep the camera compartment safe and secure. The case survived the trip with flying colors. I didn't apply water proof spray to the case like most of my other gear, and it repelled almost all of the weather.Workmanship and quality are good. Keeping the case over the shoulder worked better than I thought. I'm going to remove the neck strap from the camera and just put it in the case for the next trip. It's a keeper!
Hi purchased this router for 2 primary reasons. The first was to get rid of the separate wireless router and modem the second was to stop paying timewarner 3$ a month modem rental fee. The product works great higly recommend it. Called timewarner road run technical support and gave them the new mac address. Had it running in less then 10 minutes.Cheers,BiraRai
I am filming outdoor hunting with this camera along side the cannon hx-al with a hunting partner, this camera is a lot more portable and easyer to use, the only fall back to this compared to the hx-al is about 10 min. of filming light at the end of the hunt witch is passed shooting hours in missouri. I paid about 1500 less than the other guy for 10 min. of light. picture quality is great and it is easy to transfer to my computer to burn to cd.
First off, I can't say I've had ANY of the troubles Breton had. Maybe it was defective? Anyway:Pros-Very watchable picture.Rechargeable (plugs directly in from TV to wall, cord included).Good enough sound (but not real loud, so use headphones).A/V in (You will need a seperate wire, one that you probabaly won't have, headphone jack size on the TV's end).Cons-Short, maybe 1 1/2 hour battery life.Stupidly placed recharge-feature on/off switch.And... the reason it's getting 4 stars, this TV does not move well, any bumps whatsoever will have to picture and sound jumping, 1 bump= 1 jump.Despite that it's still worth it, I love mine!... of course I bought it before it $199.99, it used to be $79.99, and the TV doesn't appear to have changed!?
I love the Mirra server - the new 500 GB capacity is great. I have it setup on my home network, backing up my laptop, my wife's, our mac mini, and my work laptop too.Easy to setup and restore too. Highly recommended!!!
These discs work great. I have not had a problem with them at all. I was so impressed with them that this was the second time I purchased the same Philips 50-pack product.
This tiny mouse is the coolest thing I've bought for my laptop. I have a Mac and it works great - not only for surfing but also doing graphic design... Its retractable cord is perfect to save on space and keep everything together. There is no battery needed and it is so lightweight. Plus the rollerball and 2 clickers add to the ease of using the mouse. Its almost too lightweight to feel like its real (kinda resembles the weight of a keychain or something.) Its a great device. So far, anyway.
I use this radio to listen to TV programs while at work-- the sound and reception is great. All channels.Plus, price is the best for this type of radio!!Excellent sound//quality//and just works great! Easy to operate-and understand. I sure enjoy this radio-- and can tune in to the weather if and when needed-- (and this is great since I do not have a window to look out of during the day.) In the meantime, love listening to TV...makes my work day go fast!Highly recommend this product.
comes handy if you like to be in the pictures.the only downside is that the camera sensor is on the front, if you are close to it it sometimes works form the back
This was my first digital camera and I though I was getting a good deal because it was by Polaroid. Well, I was wrong and if this is the quality I get from a Polaroid digital camera, they need to stick to - well - Polaroids. Not only was the picture quality horrible, but the images took up so much memory I had to constantly upload the images to my computer before I left to go do something.The battery life is terrible and to be honest, the charging dock is pointless when you can just plug it directly into your computer via cable.It takes horrible pictures in the dark and the flash produces nothing but a blank, white image.If there's one thing I've learned, it's you get what you pay for and a quality camera is going to cost some extra. I've since bought a Kodak digital camera for about $200 and it is wonderful! Don't waste your money on this sorry excuse for a digital camera, instead, save for a better one. Not even worth giving to a 6-year-old as a gift.EDIT: I just now looked at the price on this thing. $100?! Are you kidding me!? I bought this camera at Wal-Mart something like 3 years ago and it was only $25! Even at that price it is a huge waste of money! I could have fed starving children in Africa! If you just want to get rid of $100, donate it to a charitable foundation, not to Polaroid!
I just recently bought this drive and I love it. I work in the IT department of a 200+ company and I use this thing regularly to transfer outlook personal folders that that are in the 4-6 gb range. The drive is quick and reliable.
First of all, let me start by saying that the line of GF4MXs are built around the GF2 engine. That meaning that you won't get any of the new features the GF4Ti's bring. The card is decent for some games, but will have lots of trouble with newer games. I suggest you shell out another $$$ and get the GF4Ti4200, deffinately way better than this.
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original Panasonic or Samsung 42 inch plasma TV for Free! I got mine from this web site: awesomestufffree.com/plasma-tv
Sadly we received the product broken. It wouldn't play beyond the half way mark of any cd. In requesting a replacement the company returned the money without any comunication. It was rather strange but they refunded the money so one cant't complain.
I thought I was loosing my math skills when I was making up precut speaker wire pieces. I had soldered the ends for three (one @ 4' and two @ 8') and I needed two @ 15' which should equal 30', well it didn't!!. I was short by 4' so now I need to but another roll and make up the difference, not VERY happy! with this at all. I had a feeling I should have unreeled and cut what I needed first then do the tinning. but that was not the case.Other than that the wire seems to be good quality, just not enough of it to do the job right.Be careful if you need 50' order two reels instead!
I ordered this item for a very old Panasonic cordless phone. It is exactly the same battery model specified by the phone and it works great.
I connected this switch to my home network and did not need to configure anything as I expected. Now I have a few more LED's lit in my computer room. I am currently using only one port but so far that port seems to work well enough. That port is used to connect my Directv HD DVR. I am still able to watch DVR recordings on my computer using the DIRECTV2PC application with only a few (2) very minor screen or sound stutters. I have watched three shows and the two stutter problems only manifested themselves on the first viewing. I also have a few other optional computer services running that I can suspend if I suspect they might be part of the problem. Bottom line - I like this product and think it was priced fairly.
product is excellent in all regards except one--it is very difficult to read the display when plugged directly into a wall outlet.
2 SanDisk 2 GB memory cards, brand new in unopened packages. Work great, good deal for the money I paid
Finding a camera bag that fits my needs has been an ongoing challenge. I have a Canon 5D Mark II, 17-40mm, 24-105mm, and 70-200mm f/4 lens. I want to be able to use the bag for two primary purposes. First, I want a bag that I can use to take my camera gear and laptop as a carry-on when I fly. My second and more frequent use is long day hiking and field work for landscape photography.Overall, I really like this bag for the following reasons:1) This bag is really comfortable. I recently returned from a week-long photo trip in which I physically wore the bag for at least four hours a day on moderate to strenuous hikes. I have always had a hard time finding backpacks that fit, so I have been surprised at how comfortable this bag actually is. Even when filled to the brim and way overloaded as a carry-on, it was still comfortable. I looked high and low for a bag with a good waist strap and I have been very pleased with how this bag distributes weight.2) There is ample room for day hiking with all my gear that I typically want to take along. The bag has room for my camera body and three lenses, my Canon G10, miscellaneous camera gear (cards, cleaning supplies, filters, etc), jacket/fleece, food, first aid kit and water with room to spare.3) The insert for the camera gear compartment will be great for inserting in by backcountry backpack for some double-duty.There are two MAJOR design flaws, both of which are very annoying in the field.1) I do not think the designers every actually used the bag in the field. There are three elastic cords that are part of the tripod holder mechanism. These three cords are a pain to use and they get caught on everything - low hanging trees, grasses, things on the ground when I set the bag down. My tripod has the clip-style leg locks and they are constantly getting caught on the cords when I put the tripod in the holder and when I want to take it out. The cords are always getting tangled, too. I do not understand why they did not use a few more traditional straps with plastic clips. I am planning on cutting off all the elastic straps and sewing on straps with clips in their place. Other than these ridiculous cords, the tripod holder is one of the better solutions I have used.2) The zipper on the bottom compartment does not close easily, even when completely empty. To get the zipper closed, you have to use both hands which is another annoyance when working in the field. The zipper always gets stuck going around corners. I know another person who ones this bag and he has the same issues, so I do not think this is just my model. Access should be quick and easy - not a pain!I have a few other small complaints. The laptop compartment is pretty snug when the rest of the bag is loaded, which makes it hard to open and close the compartments when there is a laptop in the bag. Also, the bag is a little too big to fit under a typical airline seat when full with a laptop, camera gear, and miscellaneous stuff. I don't want to let my camera gear out of my sight when traveling, so this is a small annoyance (I just need to make sure that I do not stuff the bag). Finally, photo bags are never designed for women, so the straps are a little uncomfortable in the chest area because of their bulk.Aside from the zipper issue (hopefully will get looser with use) and the cord issue (which I am fixing!), my other complaints are minor and this bag otherwise meets all of my needs and I am very happy. I expect to use it for many years, once the tripod holder is fixed to fit my needs.
We had a problem initially but it was immediately resolved. The computer is exactly as promised, very fast, and a great deal for the money spent. Seller was great to deal with and gave good customer service.
Let me begin by saying that Canon makes exceptional digital cameras; the best in the market right now. This is because they have always used high quality components since they began manufacturing digital cameras. This one is no exception.Now that I've sold you on a Canon, which one should you choose?First off, let's see if you really need an SDxxx camera, or would be better suited with a cheaper non ultraportable camera.The SDxxx Series offers several key advantages over less portable models:-Beautiful, sleek design and metallic body will wow anyone who sees it.-Gorgeous 2 inch LCD screens-The excellent Dig!c 2 processor (other Canons only have dig!c 1)-Much better movie mode than previous Canons-Small light, easy pocketabilityOn the other hand, there are some significant drawbacks due to the components Canon had to use to get the camera so small:-Few manual controls.-Pictures are not as sharp as those of similar non ultraportable cameras.-The flash is very close to the lens (lots of redeye problems)-More purple fringing issues than other Canons-Proprietary batteries that are expensive to replace-The LCD is very fragile. Read the SD200 and SD300 reviews to see lots of unhappy people whose LCDs broke. Canon's warranty does NOT cover this either. My suggestion? Buy using a credit card that offers a warranty in addition to the manufacturer's. If your lcd breaks, many CC companies will replace the camera no questions asked!If you don't need the ultra portability and flashy looks of the SD cameras, a slightly larger camera with more features might be right for you. I would highly suggest Canon's A510 or A520 if you don't need an SD model.If you still want an SD model, which one should you choose? The SD200 with 3.2mp, the SD300 with 4mp, the SD400 with 5mp, or the SD500 at a whopping 7.1mp?Your first instinct may be that more megapixels is better. Today, however megapixel ratings are similar to Ghz ratings in the computer world: They used to mean a lot, but they don't mean as much anymore. More megapixels do NOT mean a better image. They mean a larger printable image. Unless you have to have huge prints, you simply do not more megapixels. In fact, the 3.2mp of the SD200 is enough for anyone who doesn't plan on printing pictures larger than a standard 8.5x11 sheet of paper.That having been said, there are some differences between each SDxxx model. In order to get the larger 7.1mp sensor in the SD500, Canon had to make the camera larger. Thus, it is around a quarter inch thicker and 30% heavier than the other 3 models. The larger size did enable Canon to pack more features into it, however:Features unique to the SD500:-1/4 inch thicker-30% heavier-50% longer flash range-14% more battery lifeThe SD400 and SD500 also share these benefits over the SD200/SD300:-New "Night Display" feature which brightens the LCD in low light-My Colors feature lets you highlight or swap colors right on the camera-USB 2.0 High Speed supportThe following are shared by all the SDxxx Cameras:Pros:-Beautiful, eye catching design-Great image quality, though not as good as non ultraportable models-New Dig!c 2 image processor-Excellent Movie Mode-3x optical zoom is adequate for most people-Excellent, intuitive manual controls-Huge 2.0 inch lcd that looks great under various lighting conditions-Uses widely available and cheap SD cardsCons (most of these are minor quirks):-Some purple fringing problems-Proprietary batteries are expensive to replace and inconvenient at times-Lots of issues with fragile LCDs-No RAW support-Few manual controlsIf you do choose this product, the first thing you should buy is a larger SD memory card. The camera comes with a 16mb card (32 in the SD500), which is pretty much useless.You should also immediately purchase a case and some screen protectors to protect the LCD.
Used this to replace a battery that had gone bad in an APC Back-UPS 100. This replacement battery works fine. Can't give it five stars, though because, at this point, I don't know how long it will last (which is the real test :)).
I've been using this MP3 player for almost a month and have to say that I'm disappointed with it and with SanDisk's customer service.The controls do not work well. Most of times I need to select options twice since the first trial doesn't work. If I had to buy a new unit, I would rather look for different one with a more friendly switching buttons. For example, the button that changes radio stations and turns volume up or down is very difficult to manipulate.Another disappointing thing is that voice recorded files can not be deleted from the MP3 player. The only way to do it is connecting the device to the computer. Although the user manual clearly says that it is possible and gives instructions on how to do it!! Because of this, I've contacted the customer support of Sandisk via email and it took them one week of daily emails to finally say that the model I bought has not the possibility of deleting files form the device. I can not understand: 1) why the user manual says it is possible, and 2) how can be possible that customer reps do not fully know the products they are providing support to!!!
This is an amazing if complicated spy story. The viewpoint is of a young single mother who is struggling with finishing her Doctorate at Oxford. When her seemingly daffy mum starts giving her biographical chapters of her (mums) life, her perspective and understanding of her own life start to get twisted. And she gets involved ...I refuse to do spoilers as this story needs to be read to be really appreciated. I got it in Kindle format and it is one of the only books on Kindle which I felt the need to use 3M sticky notes on pages for perspective points and some of the dialogue.I've recommended it to friends who enjoy WW II spy stories - ones which are the small moments which are both life and world changing and create a sense of reality.This is a great read - try it.
V.handy and charges pretty fast.I bought it about two month ago and so far so good.
Yes it works. You have to blast the radio to get sound out of it though. Note the weight of the transmitter and the ipod is supported by the cig lighter. After my first day with this thing, I can tell that in a couple months the support arm will sag. I opted to return it and buy the kensington fm transmitter that allows you to connect the ipod with a wire and place the ipod on a dash or console.
Very outstanding product and since I'm n the military i can travel 2 different countries without having 2 worry about a power source 4 my SanDisk MP3 player......!
This camcorder is excellent for a beginner! It has a lot of functions such as thumbnail through the SD card, low-light function (Megabrid) that works reasonably well (better with a tripod), color viewfinder. You can program it to take pictures at different intervals, it will only depend on the capacity of your SD card. It is not mentioned that you can record video in the 16:9 Wide mode. That is great if you want to commit to Widescreen! Tip: Use the "Squeeze" Wide mode, then edit it with Ulead, and you have a 16:9 DVD. It has also firewire, 1 CCD for video, and 1.33 Megapixel for pictures. I would say all that is fine for a $400 camcorder. Enjoy it!
I actually like the vignetting on a non-telephoto.. takes some patience, but overall, best for the price, no second thoughts
Tool is flawless. Can't beat the priceAll three types of connectors can be crimped with this tool.
Thanks to other reviews and advice found online, I bought this lens so I could shoot my son's basketball games and hopefully get some "stop motion" shots in a mediocre lit gym. The lens arrived in record time, and I shot a game the same day. I was pleasantly surprised at the results, and am sure I would have gotten some even better shots if I had had time to read the book or study up on the new camera (that arrived the same day), my Nikon D-90. Very satisfied with this purchase, and highly recommend this lens. yes; I was considering a different brand, but am glad I paid a bit extra for this lens instead.
A++++it is a good productGood product overall. Definitely a good option, to the $20+ you find at a retailerAll in all I am extremely satisfied and would highly recommend this product.
I had my doubts about this monitor when I first examined it, because the earlier HP monitor that I owned had a distinct yellowish cast and the colors were not nearly as vivid as the competition. Obviously, HP learned from the marketplace because this monitor features brighter and more vivid colors than any other monitor I have used. This monitor is a joy to use for viewing digital photography, surfing the internet, watching DVDs or just doing work.As is always the case with HP, the hardware on this unit is first-rate, excepting that this unit (in common with what appears to be the trend in the marketplace) does not include a height adjustment. This minor quibble aside, the unit was completely plug-and-play when I plugged it into my Intel Dual-Core PC (Windows XP) as the second monitor.This is a very competitive product that I highly recommend.
Works fine with my Win98SE comp, the total install took about 5 minutes.. The WEP stuff is a little messed up, you cant define 4 different WEP keys, they all change back to the same one if you try.Don't even try to use this with any operating system other then windows.. there are no drivers for this version. Find the v2.6 adapter, not v2.8. I've tried OS's ranging from FreeBSD to Slackware.. and have yet to get anything working with this.
I had to return the first keyboard I received because the "A" key didn't work. I was pleased with how the replacement procedure went, but the replacement has an issue with the space bar. Unless I REALLY hit it, it fails to space.My reason for buying this keyboard in the first place was that it was WHITE. I am in my 40's and tired of trying to see black keyboards.Am thinking about returning my current keyboard due to the space bar issue, but I am afraid it will not be any different. So, I'll live with it.
I brought this product and it is pretty basic. The 10ft. cord is a great size, I do not find it to be too short.
Worked great to connect to my wall-mounted monitor. There was no decrease in quality of the image. I use it for power point presentations with projector or monitor.
very nice in actual usage, very light pressure does the job. I do recommend it
I'm going to type one review for three products. I hope that is allowed.A friend of mine owns the "hippest ultra-chic dive bar" in Mesa, AZ. The A/V system has had many problems for several years. The biggest customer complaint was the snowy picture and lack of clarity across the 8 televisions. Being a dive bar, these were not LCD's or Plasma TV's, all were CRT's. I had a budget of $200. The original setup was for Direct TV, DVD player, VCR and ROKU, an internet TV provider. These were all connected via 2-way coax splitters and two way switches. I removed about two dozen of the switches and splitters along with a couple hundred feet of coax when I started.The first part of my setup used theCables To Go 28750 4x2 S-Video + Composite Video + Stereo Audio Selector Switch (Black)(purchased here). This product has 4 inputs with 2 outputs. Though the item doesn't mention it in the description, this switch is capable of converting S-Video to Composite and vice versa. This was handy because some of the source devices only had composite video out and I wanted to use S-Video coming out of the switch. I sent one of the 2 outputs to the A/V receiver, mainly for sound purposes but also to supply a monitor and digital projector.The other output went to theBelkin RF Modulator ( F8V3063 )that I purchased here. Since some of the TV's only had coax input and the rest were already wired with coax, converting the A/V signals to coax was the most cost effective distribution method. I would have loved to use RCA audio and S-Video to all available TV's but the cables and additional distribution splitter/amplifier would have exceeded my budget. This RF modulator did the job quite nicely.From the modulator, the coax goes to theCHANNEL VISION C-0332 1 In / 16 Out Amplified Rf Splitter(also purchased here) and is then sent to the 8 televisions. I also added two additional TV's that are even further away from the splitter than the rest. I installed an"F Type 75 Ohm Terminator, Pkg/10"(purchased elsewhere) on every output that wasn't hooked up to a TV.With the use of the above products, I was able to achieve crystal clear picture on all of the TV's, even the ones at the end of long runs of coax. I highly recommend any and all of the above items as all have performed flawlessly so far, about a month as of this writing.
This is a very good little Calculator and it's Hard Shell really helps to protect it. I really enjoy mine.
I bought three for gifts, I just love it.Super Bright EZ::Up Light Show/Mirror Ball Moving Image Projector16 Moving ImagesIncluded Slides: Shooting Stars, Falling Snow, Running Deer, Gliding Skaters, Bethlehem Star, Ghosts Rising, Flying Bats, Flying Witches, Floating Party Balloons, Shamrocks, Flying Angels, Frankenstein, Snowmen, Climbing Spiders, Shooting Rockets, and Hearts.Up to 60 FT Wide Projection AreaDecorate your entire house with moving images in seconds.Decorative images rise, fall, or move side to side.3-Speed MotorMirror ball rotates 360 DegreesMinimal assembly required.Crisp focusingUses MR-16 120 Volt 55 Watt.UL Listed for Indoor/Outdoor Use.Boxed.
I have decided that the best way to solve this issue is to stop people from making the same mistake as me. If you were hoping to use the "share port" feature to set up a wireless print server or wireless external hardrive DO NOT BUY. The Share Port program does not work and in over 2 years, dlink has still not corrected the problem. Not only that, but dlink refuses to admit the problem is their firmware and rectify it with customers. Don't believe me? sift through these two forums and 20 pages of issues reporting the same problem.[...][...]
This is officially my favorite backpack. Everything works fine. I don't find the laptop part too small for my 15" MacBook Pro. The versatile compartments help keep my 55-200mm lens intact. The only thing I wish to have in this backpack is double zippers.
I have owned this printer for about a year now, and I am very pleased with it. I bought it because I liked the built in Ethernet connection, the separate ink tanks for each color, and the built-in document feeder for the scanner and fax. I also liked the built-in ports for many different memory cards.It has worked very well for me. As others have mentioned in their reviews, it does refuse to print if it thinks any of the ink tanks are empty, but usually the ink tank actually IS empty, so I don't see this as a problem. I like the fact that I can buy tanks of ink, and not a whole printer head in a cartridge. Ink costs seem considerably less this way. Also, the tanks can be easily refilled with any of the after market ink refill kits, which helps out in an emergency if you run out of ink, and can be used to save money in printing less important projects (the image quality suffers somewhat, with muddier colors).The scanner works well, and the device is great for running off a quick B/W or color copy.I really haven't had any problems with this machine. The only negative things that I could say is that the fax function is a fairly hard to set up, and it is not well-documented in the manual that comes with the printer (at least there IS a manual, and not just a PDF file that has to be viewed on the computer). Also thicker stock, like labels and business cards, don't feed well because they have to make a tight 180 degree turn as they are fed into the printer. I've never had problems with regular paper jamming.All in all, a great printer for home office use. I give it four out of five stars.
I have a wide screen 17" laptop and this sleeve was too small...But if it wider it would have been perfect.
As soon as I installed it on my Dell Dimension 1100, it was recognized and worked properly; increasing the total RAM at its max (2GB).Curiously, I looked at the part number of the RAM received (ct 12864z40b) which was different than the one I informed when I ordered (Part #:CT479394).The fact is that the price of each is slightly different on Amazon. Unfortunatly I paid the most expensive one and got the other (part #)! Plus a $9,00 to get it faslty (no prime available) instead of a free shipment but too slow to get it on time. Anyway, good RAM, totally compatible.
This switch works as described, nothing more nothing less. The 4sSignal passing through it is clean and no difference is observed when it is installed. It operates exactly as expected.
I was reluctant to spend so little on a tripod, but this thing is fabulous! It's made very well...seems quite sturdy and durable. I am very pleased with this tripod and amazed that it doesn't cost more money.
This gadget is a must-have for gadget lovers.....and picture lovers. It is compact, solid and fits any small pocket or clutch bag. The images are crisp if you get it set appropriately. If you love attention get this product and if you don't .....not to worry the camera gets all of it.
This wall-mount didn't take much time to install. The installation instructions are easy and all the necessary nuts and bolts accompany this product. The screws aligned right on the spot on the back of my LCD TV.Make sure you screw this to a stud and not just the drywall. A stud finder will be very helpful. The LCD TV I had was for my basement gym - is 22".
I got it in the mail, hooked it up and have never got it to help my signal not even in the slightest way. Dont waste your money here with this.
One thing I wasn't sure of from the description and the other reviews is if this is a HDMI-to-DVI device, DVI-to-HDMI or both. Well I can state from first hand experience it works great from HDMI our our Tivo to the DVI input on our Sony TV. We were running low on component inputs on the TV, but it had a DVI input we had never used. Since the Tivo had HDMI output I thought I'd give this cable a chance and it works great.
Having been a P-touch user for many years, the newer models are greatly improved over the earlier models. This is also true of their labeling tapes. The earlier versions had problems jamming, aligning the clear plastic cover over the colored label base and were hard to peel away the backing without the special tool which always seems to get lost. The new tapes are greatly improved, especially with the dual peel away backing.
I purchased this card on 2/25/08 it is a great card that you can use for anything like that takes pro duo. I recommend this card even though it is a little pricey.
Have used the Labtec lva-7330 microphone for Skype phone service for six months and when asking my called contacts for their opinion of the sound quality, they have all rated it as excellent.
PROS:For someone who goes to at least 2 concerts a year, this camera is perfect. I can't say that 100% of the photos were crystal clear, who can? I'd say 95% were and got some professional looking head shots while they were singing. I've had so many compliments and they are still amazed that I'm using my 2004 camera. Battery life is really good. I can usually take approximately 300 before I have to change them. It is very rare that I get a blurry outdoor picture. I went to Vegas for 7 days, and some of those hotel pics look like postcards.CONS:Low lighting pictures are still very clear, but night shots...not good. I usually rely on someone else taking those pictures. Taking the hotel pictures around 7-8pm in Vegas were beautiful. Trying to take them around 9pm with the neon lights...very dark. The way I see it, how often are you going to be taking pictures in the dark? The second con is my camera is well used, 5 years old, and the shutter spead is starting to go.I'll post one of my concert pictures to show you how well it works. I LOVE this camera and would only replace it if the new one would work as well as this one.
I just bought my iPod for the windows and needed to upgrade my PC to USB 2.0. I went looking around for a USB 2.0/Firewire card and noticed that the ones that were listed on amazon have terrible reviews. Many of the issues were with configuration and many were just terrible products. I really needed to get the card quick because my iPod was just sitting there doing nothing, so I decided to thrown caution to the wind and try it out. I blocked out severals hours of my day thinking that it would be a nasty process. However, I plugged it in and it just worked! No configuration issues or anything. I'm writting this review as I'm downloading my music to my iPod. Still don't know about long term issues with it but I'm happy with the configuration!
I needed this cable after buying a second computer and a router. I only needed a short cable and this 3-footer worked perfectly.
This is crap. it dosent work. i dont know how the hell to use it otherwise but it is not a vga to component cable
I came so close to paying more for Shure earbuds, but I thought, lets give V-MODA a try. Ok, it's not all 100%, but they really got the low frequencies right. The build quality is "tough", these buds are metal, and they are substantial, cram them in your ears as much as you wish, there not going to break. There is NO EQ setting on your I-Pod where the bass sounds shy, NONE! You absolutley will want to play with your I-Pod EQ, as there is something there for all users, but be warned, you may tame the bass of these buds some, but they go low and do it with gusto, like none I have ever heard for under $90.00, that deep bass is not going to go away. I wish I could find something under $100.00 that gets the mids and high frequencies correct. The Vibes do a decent job on the mids and highs, but you have to consider the price level. The fit and finish is a 10 and the bass is an 11, and I'm not talking about rap or hip hop, try Celtic Woman, Mo Ghile Mear. I am writing this review right out of the box, so they may improve, but this company really did come darn close to a GREAT product, I just wonder if the next step up gets the midrange and high frequencies a little more natural and robust? I have to believe a second driver would hit the mark. I think the keyword is "natural". Canal buds just seem to be a bit unnatural, but again, I have stayed under $100.00, I'm sure there is another world out there! These buds ARE a distinct improvement over the Sennheiser CX-300 buds, as I purchased them first, and I love Sennheiser's Audiophile over ear products. The Sennheiser CX-300s suffer from muddy mids and unnatural,restricted highs, as do the Vibes, but the Vibes certainly have the edge on low frequencies, in a big way, low, powerful, and commanding. Again, you will, without quetion play with your I-Pods EQ to find the sound you can live with, when using the V-MODA Vibes, but they are very close to being great. I tried almost every model of Philips and all of them sounded like tin cans.If you can't seem to bring youself to pay more for buds than you did for your I-Pod, you need to give V-MODA Vibes a shot, and then go buy the new Celtic Woman disc, "A NEW JOURNEY". You have some real drums on this disc that will most certainly break in any earbuds! Here is something else you did not know, the New Journey disc is recorded in Keith Johnson's HDCD encoding, and there is noting on the dics telling you it's HDCD!Enjoy the music!LiteJazz53
This picture frame is quite large and boasts 1024 x 768 resolution. However in terms of picture quality the much smaller Phillips 8", which I had previously purchased, is far superior. Specifically, the contrast ratio, the color and the resolution of the CTA MI-PF15 are all very poor in comparison to the Phillips.One of the features that this screen offers that the Phillips does not is the ability to play music and movies. However, when attempting to play a simple movie recorded with a Canon Powershot camera, this device failed.In addition, CTA MI-PF15 that we purchased has a very obvious 'stuck pixel' right near the center of the display area.In conclusion, for your money, you can find much better picture quality. The extra size of this frame does not make up for the poor picture quality.
This helps you keep cards and other things in one place...and what is great it keeps the palm pilot from getting dirty! The reason I gave it a 4 and not a 5 is that it was suppose to be free..and it wasn't ....so beware of the free case offer! Amazon didn't back the "free case" offer that was offered...
In the world of affordable DVD players, I'd have to say they're all about the same. Let's be realistic, you get what you pay for. And for $ this DVD player isn't the best, but it's definately worked well for me. The great aspect of this machine is that it is VCD, MP3, DVD-R, and DVD-RW compatible. It does not play SVCD, but it does go one step higher and play XVCD. How that has happened is beyond me. For the price, it offers you the ability to play your DVD's, with few restrictions play some MP3's, and if you're into it, make your own VCD's and if you've got the technology burn some DVD's on your DVD-R's AND RW's. For the price, this machine does it all. I haven't tested out many lower priced DVD players other than this one and what I've heard about APEX. So for me personally, I'd recommend this player for anyone looking to get into DVD's, but not wanting or caring about all the high frills and thrills that DVD technology can offer. If you're the kind of guy, or girl for that matter, that is always looking for the biggest and best, then pass on this one. But for most of us, this DVD is cheap and does it all.
I bought this camera at BestBuy and after using it for one week returned it for a Sony DCR HC20 and ate the $60 restocking fee.What I liked about the Panasonic was the seperate charger, and the fact that the battery lasted pretty long.What I did not like was the following:1.EIS -electronic image stabilization- which was in my instance not usable. I recorded in a low lit family room with the EIS and the image quality was not acceptable. Well looking in the manual, it does mention that you have to deselect it in low light situations2. Magic pix - well I guess if you want to have fun with making odd pictures then this function is for you, but I just want to film my family + pet like they are then it is not.The picture comes out lit totally goofy, I filmed my wife and she was all bluish, greenish.3. External lightWell this is why I got upset. Once you turn the light on the image was so grainy that I had to just laugh.So after turning those features off it was ok, but I paid for them. So after much thinking I swallowed my pride and paid $60 restocking fee and got the Sony.Well the low light feature in my family room works great and the picture is great.
I bought one... Just bought 2 more. This DVD player is a gem for the money. I'm on a very busy schedule so I can't verify what I'm going to say here, but I belive I'm playing HD on this unit. I downloaded some HD clips thru bittorrent and usually have to play these on my pc connected to the HD monitor. I copied these AVI and MPEG clips to a dvd, popped them in this player and watched outstanding clear HD quality vid on my HDTV monitors. I don't know if there is some upscanning or down scanning going on between this dvd player and my NORCENT 32" HDTV, but my eye is seeing 1080 resolution and images so sharp I cna see the goose bumps on an olympic swimmer.I don't know about reliability, but there's junk in all batches of china made electronics. But if this player was sold for $[...] I would still buy one of them after seeing hd quality content on my monitor.I'd say unless you're spending your last $[...], buy this unit and take a chance on the claimed quality issues here. I'm sold!Billwww.streetglo.net
This is a great product. Just make sure you have the latest firmware version (mine did out of the box) and then follow the simple instructions from the CD. Signal strength is great. We do a lot of video streaming (not any gaming though) and we have no problems. We can run three computers with ease at a time anywhere in/around our house.
well when i got these, i wasn't impressed with the flashy packaging or the cute little pictures on the box. I opened them up, tried them out, etc, etc. they worked fine so i used them for about 2 months, until one day the right one just decided to stop working. so you're telling me that i payed $25 for 2 months of music? a $5 pair lasts longer than that. these are absolute junk. don't waste your time with this slack off french brand, get something that'll last longer. Another thing, the sound quality wasn't even that great. they had SOME bass but thats about the only outstanding attribute. for comfort, they felt like every other pair of silicon buds. Also, the color "midnight blue" is a lie. Yes, they are blue, but its a light-teal-metallic-gayish blue. not the intimidating and sexy dark blue depicted on this website. This product is an epic failure. Don't even waste your time thinking about buying them.
Still wait for the shipment but $275.00 is not a bad deal for camcorder.
I assumed that this eyecup extension would magnify the view as most extensions do. It actually makes your view smaller. I don't recommend it to anyone. Pointless product. It's only purpose is to keep you from pressing your face against the camera when looking through the view finder.
I have had nothing but problems with this computer in the last 9 months I've been using it, and I am eager to upgrade to a new laptop computer. Personally, I didn't use the notebook on-screen writing features enough to make this a worthwhile buy. I have found that I type and use a mouse much faster than I can work on-screen.I keep my computer at low memory usage and I never put non-mainstream software on it, plus I run a virus scanner, so I can only point to the computer itself as the source of my many, many problems with this product. It gets "cranky" being left on for more than a week in my docking station. It will go to sleep and not respond to the power button, so that the only way to get it to reboot and come back to life is to remove the battery and the power. This can't be good for the computer, and it happens about once a week.Also, my programs will randomly stop responding if I leave the computer on too long. Eudora and Internet Explorer will be missing .exes or files to run, and I'll have to reboot, and everything will be fine.Another trauma I've had is with the mouse port. Everytime I reboot, if an external mouse is plugged it, the cursor starts moving and clicking in the direction of the upper screen all on its own. I've tried half a dozen different mouses, all with the same result. The only way to avoid the problem is to reboot with the mouse unplugged and then plug it back in afterwards.My final complaint is that the computer will ONLY work with its inherent screen resolution. It will not put out 1280 x 1024 resolution to my external monitor (when it is in the docking station) on a regular basis. I can change it during a session, but when I reboot (which is frequently due to the other errors), it returns to its native resolution. This has been an on-going frustration.I will never purchase another Fujitsu product. I'm going back to Dell for now.
I had an old computer that the motherboard went out on, and wanted to recover the files on the hard drive....after reading a bunch of reviews, selected this unit.Just installed the old hard drive and plugged in... worked wonderfully.I only gave it 4 stars because I'm not sure, other than working really well, what one of these boxes are supposed to do...you do have to take the case apart and plug in.Would buy again and highly recommend to friends.
lens caps were broken and lot of dust in side the lens,the black coating is missing in some part of the lens. picture taken is ok
I have the older model, Superior E 10 X 40 model purchased about 6 years ago. I use it for astronomy and sightseeing and concert going. I LOVE these binoculars. The images are bright and sharp and CLEARLY better viewing than less expensive (read "cheaper") models. The units are fairly light weight, but not slim. Fairly big and not a binocular you will hide walking into a concert. But, we can now buy cheaper seats in the back of an arena and still see up close and personal. If you want the pair of binoculars that will last a lifetime, consider this model.
I purchased this lock to, obviously, protect my laptop against theft. Unfortunately, this lock failed! My laptop was locked and chained to my desk but the thieves were able to rip the lock right out of my laptop! I found the lock, still chained to my desk, with black plastic bits from my laptop around the locking mechanism. The actual laptop was long gone.I called Targus to inform them of their faulty product and they said it was only a "theft deterrent" and did not prevent against actual theft. They provide no warranty whatsoever for the lock itself or the stolen products.This lock is a horrible product and DOES NOT PREVENT AGAINST THEFT. DO NOT PURCHASE.
Be aware, the product discription denotes the product as &#34;DURACELL Home Medical Batteries&#34;. However the batteries I recieved were denoted as &#34;Electronics&#34;. Subtract 2 stars for the faulty description and picture. That said the batteries have a &#34;Best Befoe&#34; date of 2021 and seem to work acceptably.
I must have ordered this item and recieved it only a week later. The battery was completely compatible with my camera and held a good charge.
We bought this dvd player with the intention of using it in the car. However, it slowly made it into our living room for our three-year-old to watch movies on so that we wouldn't have to watch Barnie on the big screen every night. Our daughter has used it pretty much every day for the last year and a half, it is covered in stickers, and the thing plays like it is brand new. We would buy the same one tomorrow if we needed to.
I knew this cable was going to be short. My only complaint is not against this product but against these cables in general: It's hard to find a 6 foot version of this cable (for under like 50 bucks haha.) This cable is sturdy and works great with my m-audio 2496 sound card as an output so I can plug my computer speakers in, or my headphones (if I'm doing a recording session.) Doesn't lose it's sound quality even though it is being used as an adapter, and is a good purchase for anyone planning on using a homerecording studio.
I love this iPod shuffle. It's perfect for "new to iPod users". And, older people who are less inclined to adapt to more complicated equipment. Now, I am not in the latter category, not by age, but because I love to fiddle with new things, but before I advanced to the Nano or anything else, I wanted to familiarize myself with the way you use iTunes. The sound is superior & I don't mind the lack of control on what I hear, because I only download what I LIKE. So, for mindless listening while driving or walking, etc., it is perfect. An iPod is DEFINITELY easier to download music than any other mp3 player. That is probably the best thing about it.The only downside is the music "shuffle", but once you adjust to that or if that is okay with you, this is an excellent product. Mine is refubished & I love it.
I baught 2 of these for last Xmas and both had broken screens just after a month. They indicated that it was a problem and would replace them but after going around with mutliple support calls nothing was ever done. I'd never by another SanDisk again. Creative Zen this year.
I got just what the description said. That is all I wanted.Something simple yet easy to use
After searching high and low for a good deal on tapes, this is the best deal at about $2.70 per tape incl. shipping!!I have used JVC tapes before and these are as good as ones I got before from retail stores.
Great speakers for the price. The overall range sounds good. However, once you hear how good the sound is theres going to be no stoping you as to upgrade more. Next you'll want to get an amp with a sub!
as noted in other reviews, maximum volume is not loud enough when using this player on an airplane with inexpensive noise-cancelling headphones. Based on a prior review and recommendation, I bought the Boostaroo amplifier from cyberguys.com for about $30 including shipping. While I haven't used the amplifier in the air yet, it clearly does amplify volume with no discernable loss of sound quality. This product makes a major disappointment in the sony dvd player disappear.Thank you &quot;electronics fan&quot; for the tip.
I'm a professional photographer who shoots with two Nikon SLRs and an array of Nikon lenses; some of the lenses alone cost five times the price of the Canon SD800. But I got tired of lugging heavy camera equipment around for family and travel photos and general grab shots. So when I'm not working, the SD800 is what I use.It's not perfect for sure. To name just a few annoyances: it suffers from red-eye effect when you take flash pictures of people; like all point-and-shoot cameras, it has noticeable shutter lag; it has rather a lot of image noise at ISO settings over 200; and its 'manual' mode doesn't let you set an aperture value or a shutter speed. I also notice quite a bit of lens aberration, which becomes especially evident when pictures include straight lines, such as doorways; the SD800 gives them a slight curve.But maybe all that is the wrong way to look at it. For a $375 featherweight camera, this thing can't and shouldn't be expected to deliver SLR-like quality or features. And what the SD800 DOES do well is more important: It takes lush, pleasing pictures with very good color fidelity (a Canon trademark) and with minimal thought and fuss required from the photographer.It's also a very pleasant camera from a usability point of view, and not just because it slips easily into a shirt pocket or into the nicely made but optional Canon belt case ($15). The SD800 has only nine controls (buttons and dials), which is usually a recipe for confusion as functions either tend to get hidden deep inside menus, or require counterintuitive pushes of several buttons to access. But the camera is more logically laid out and designed than any compact I've ever shot with. I only had to crack the manual for a couple of advanced tricks, like photo-stitch and color-swap. The rest of the SD800's operation is pretty much self-evident.I appreciate that the power button is recessed; whenever I tried to stuff my old Canon Powershot G6 into my pocket, or pry it out, that camera would turn itself on due to the poor placement and design of the power switch. It got annoying enough that I sold it. There are no such design goofs on or in the SD800.The camera's proprietary battery provides lots of juice, the screen (which is as big as on my $1,600 Nikon D200) is bright and clear, the image stabilization works really well, and the range of the lens is just right (being able to shoot at 28mm -- respectable wide angle -- is a wonderful thing, very uncommon among point-and-shoots, whose lenses typically start at 35mm).All told, I quite smitten with this nice-looking, well-thought-out little picture-taking machine. Considering that it also takes decent video footage, the combination of quality, features, and value is, in my book, untouched by any other digital compact currently on the market.
This 50' cable was a great price and worked well for my purpose of connecting from hub to blu-ray player (running it through the attic). The snagless protectors work well, particularly when fishing through holes.
I will not write a lot here. This laptop is the absolute worst I have ever owned in terms of reliability. Owned it for over a year and would NEVER buy another Sony laptop.
This mouse has excellent features and is ergodynamic. I would give it 5 stars, except the receiver is very delicate and virtually impossible to replace. Mine broke when I was putting my laptop into my bag and left it in its USB slot, which I had done before. I was unaware when the receiver broke off. Since that time, I have been unable to find a replacement and my poor mouse sits unused. Logitech has also been no help in getting a replacement receiver, which it has for other models and prices at 10$.
I don't usually write these but, here you go.This router works just fine. It was easy to install, easy to setup, and nothing more to do afterwords.
Well made, reasonable quality, very good balance in the number of features and storage pockets.One unfortunate aspect to note: the exterior zippered pocket has incomplete stitching at the two bottom corners which are big enough to stickt your thumb through. The holes do not show, but easy points to loose a pen, USB thumb drive, or key if you throw them into the file pocket in the rush of a business meeting.
I always said that I would never print photos on a printer because of the quality...until now that is. The printed photo is flawless and looks just as good if not better than traditional film processing. The four built-in memory card slots also provide compatibility with virtually any camera. I was looking for a printer for my children's schoolwork and picked up the 7660 on an impulse buy and I chose HP because of their reputation. I have owned a Lexmark and an Epson in the past and both were garbage. I am very pleased with this product and you cant beat the price for the quality, $149.00.
My thanks for the quick shipping and very helpful instruction letter that came with camera. Would like to find another one of these Kodak C330 cameras in very good shape.Gene
I have tried both the DVD-R and the DVD+RDL blank discs purchased through the Amazon but neither works. Neither my DVR-MC1 Direct accept or recognise them nor my Pioneer player. Neither our HPMedia Center PC m7250n recognise the discs. So far they are a waste of money and completely useless. However, the TDK-DVD-R and Ridata DVD-R bought locally at Fredmeyer and locally made home videos on TDK or Memorex DVD-R or DVD +R work very well with all the machines I use.
Foam ear cushion much more comfortable than vinyl. Delivered promptly. Price was reasonable. Hard to get right fit though to match cushion to headset, so cushion tends to fall off.
Amazon should put "WON'T WORK WITH W2K" in bold type beneath this product. Finally got the great looking new iPod only to find I really have a $350 paperweight. Had NO idea that Apple has totally removed the capability to run on W2K until I tried to install the software (Amazon, you should have put a warning somewhere). Spent several hours searching forums and looking for 3rd party SW to make it work but found nothing. I have way too much $ invested in SW that will not run under XP to switch operating systems. Apple, gotta give you credit, you can shoot yourselves in the foot better than any company I know of (except maybe Microsoft). Don't need to worry about the competition, you can lose customers all by yourself.
Camera takes really good pictures and is easy to use. My daughter is pleased with it. Very fast shipping.
I purchased these speakers to use as computer speakers with the thought that I could use them with my Zune 80 as well. I had hopes that the Logiteck x-240 would be a great fit. They were not!The first problem I ran into was trying to run the wires through the cord keepers on my desk. I wanted to put the speakers and "wired remote" (cradle) on the desk and have the sub-woofer under the desk. This proved impossible as the "wired remote" does not disconnected from the sub-woofer and would not fit through the holes cut out in the desk for the wires. This is definitely a poor design.Once I hooked up the speakers, I ran into a second problem. I could not listen to them without getting a crackling sound from the right speaker. It did not matter how loud the volume was set. The crackle came from the computer sound and while playing a podcast from my Zune. I am not sure if my set had a blown speaker or what?I am returning the item in hopes to find a better sounding set of speakers. I am not looking for audiophile speakers, but I want something that will fit on my desktop and not crackle when I listen to them.
I've had this hard drive for about three years now and it works as perfectly as it did the day I bought it. No weird noises, no problems with shutting it off or going to sleep, no problems whatsoever. Other people say they have problems with this hard drive, but honestly, all drives will break down sooner or later. I bought two hard drives and back my stuff up on both just in case, but they work great and I've never had any problems. I plan to buy another one once this one finally dies on me, but that could be years from now at the rate it's going!
This notebook is great! I've had it for about 3 months now and I haven't had any problems to date (knock on wood). From my perspective... here are the advantages and disadvantages.Advantages- Excellent design- It reads 99% of my sloppy writing and you can save note in your own handwriting or convert them to text- Fast CPU for a tablet pc- Large hard drive- USB 2.0 ports- Weighs 4 pounds- Compact Flash and Secure Digital slots- Equipped with DVD-Rom (this is not available on the 3500 model)Disadvantages- It's a little slow compared to my Dell Dimension 8200, but what do you expect, it's a notebook- Battery life- External DVD-Rom- Very little software provided... but this was an easy one to surpass...Other Notes:The first time I called tech support they were terrible. I was left with a bad taste in my mouth. The second time I called in I asked to speak with Tier 2 support and they were perfect! So just call up and ask to be bumped up from the stump answering the phone. BTW, the issue I had was with the DVD-Rom installation. It wasn't a big deal......P>In summary, this is an excellent notebook at a reasonable price. It's easy to use and it is the best in its class (at time of posting)! Be a good consumer and shop around before you pick one up.
Excellent tripod, quick easy set up and break down. This is my first higher end tripod and I am impressed with the quality and attention to detail Manfrotto has given this product. I would highly recommend to pro and novice alike.
I lucked out. I had been thinking about buying this bag for quite a while. It became available for $20 used, so I immediately got it. It looked brand new.It is heavy empty, but I expected that by reading the specs and looking at the construction. Anything with back padding is going to be heavy. It gets real heavy when you load it to capacity and you can load a lot in this bag. I put my Macpro, my work papers and two 2 inch-3 ring binders.I am just old enough to remember the leather satchel bags that professors used. That's what I liken this bag too. When fully loaded, this bag would be a bit of a liability if you rode a bike to work, because it is not tricked out like a Bailey Works bag that is made for riding. It is more of a plains, trains, and automobile commuter bag.I like the orange interior. It helps to find lost items. The backpack option is nice, especially when it is fully loaded. I wouldn't hike the Sierra Trail with it, but I would use the option to run through a train terminal. Overall, the bag is very well sewn. The zippers are a bit "grabby", but nothing I can't live with.
I purchased these speakers to try out, and they are great, I am going to replace the traditional speakers on the shelf and on the floor and mount these on the wall, out of sight out of mind.I am so pleased that I am going to order another pair!!!!
As soon as I got my Cruzer, I plugged it in to get started with using it. I've used many flash drives, but this was my first experience with a drive with U3. The U3 didn't work. I had to contact Sandisk support, and they had me reformat the drive, and reinstall the U3 software. Support was great (Live-Chat), fast and easy to understand, but it's the reason I give this drive only 4 stars instead of 5. I'm happy with my purchase and my experience would not keep me from buying another.
My wife was born in Thailand and she uses the speakers to listen to her favorite Thai music. The sound is great.
I am new to the iPod "lifestyle". Man, talking about a lot of peripherals one can use with the iPod. I have the new 80 GB video unit. I have a Kensington docking station hooked up to my stereo system with a Yamaha receiver and Definitive Technology surround speakers and I believe this system rivals it in a compact way. The Bose system is for those wanting hi fidelity sound from a compact, simple, modern unit. No, you cannot hook up anything else to this unit, buy why would you? The power cord is a two part unit, bulky in some respects but hey, this unit requires power in order to give you its great sound. As for the sound, I believe it covers the lows, mids, highs very accurately. I listen to everything from classical to techno to rock and it sounds great. Clarity is outstanding (simply, listen to the breathing that vocals require and you will actually hear them clearly). Not to mention with the volumn turned up... way up... there is very little if any distortion. Another way I value something like this is pick it up, its weight is heavy which in my opinion equals sound construction and longevity. As for other systems, Altec Lansing etc. (listened to as well) they are less expensive but why? Turn their volumns up and find out the difference. Compare and contrast as I did and make your decision based on want/need. So, if you are wanting... needing a great sounding "hi fidelity jukebox", cool style, worthy of any room in the house, then this is your ticket to a personalized concert. Also plan on having it for while, because I believe its style and construction will outlast any other "trendy" unit this system is compared to which also means a great value over the long term.
Speakers sounded okay when installed. However for "marine" speakers they are now toast about two years later. The cones cracked and flake apart. They were installed in a boat but they were not in sunlight and were out of rain. Well protected from the weather. Complete waste of money. I tried to call Sony and was told I'd be emailed info on where to send them in Texas for service. I never received the email. I tried to call again and I was given a number for the center in Laredo TX where the voicemail hung up on me repeatedly. Don't make the same mistake..
Bar none this is the best modem on the market! As the owner of an ISP I have tested litterally hundreds of different brands and models of modems (most based on the hcf/hsp chipset) and none of them even other name brand modems such as the USR set can hold a candle to this modem. From it's ability to overcome noisy or long phone lines to the fact that even when it's connected at the "same" speed as other modems but gives 20% better through put. Don't even look at another modem buy this one!
You can totally find better ink for photos and whatnot but for the price, this stuff is pretty good. I did have one ISSUE the last time I ordered it though. They sent me 2 of the same color so I couldn't even use it right away like I was hoping for. I had to contact them, straighten it out, and wait another 14 business days for my missing color which was annoying. But again for the price it's good stuff.3 1/2 stars
I've been reading Amazon reviews for years, but this is the first one I've written - THAT'S how much I love this remote! First, let it be said I don't consider myself particularly "tech savvy" - I can read a set of instructions, IF they're well written - fortunately the manual for this remote is well laid out and easy to follow.About my equipment: for Christmas, I bought a Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020fd HDTV and a Panasonic DMP-BD35k Blu Ray player for myself (um, I mean, for my FAMILY :) but at present I am mixing these modern technical marvels with a much older stereo system (NAD stereo amp and CD player) and even older Sony VCR for recording. All this with a cable box to boot. So you can imagine how many remotes I was trying to juggle. I was concerned that this cheap remote (got it under $20) might not be able to control such varied things effectively. Also I noticed that Amazon's "bestselling" lineup for universal remotes had the much more expensive "Logitech" brand in the top 6 slots, followed by this remote. These Logitech remotes ranged in price from about $60 to a whopping $260. Now I generally agree that you get what you pay for, so I was worried this little $20 remote might not do the job. I'm so happy to report I was totally wrong!The Blu ray player worked great after simply keying in the (provided) code, but the Sony had to "learn" some of the TV's remote control functions. This was easily accomplished following the manual. That said, in fairness I didn't try to teach the Sony every single command from the original remote - frankly if I need some of the more obscure commands once in a while it'll probably be easier just to dig out the Pioneer remote. But the 10-12 basic things I taught the Sony will easily satisfy my needs 90% of the time. Also, the codes provided for NAD wouldn't work on my older stereo amp. However with the "Codesearch" option I was able to find the right code in 5-10 minutes, and it worked fine. Finally, because I sent the sound from the TV through my stereo amp, I found that at first I had to switch to the remote's "AMP" button every time I needed to mute or adjust the volume - very annoying. But Sony was way ahead of me - they addressed this issue in the manual, and after a few easy button presses the volume/mute worked regardless of whether I was set on TV, cable, or amp. Sweet.I did notice some of the other reviewers seem to have had some issues with programming various components, so I imagine it would be advisable to contact the manufacturer for advice if you have any unusual brands. But all I can say is everything worked perfectly for me. Best of all was the "One-Touch System Control". It was a snap to program ONE button to turn on the TV, cable box, and amp when I want to watch TV. BING, one button for everything "on" or "off". There are four of these system control buttons, so I programmed another to turn on the TV/DVD/amp when I want to watch a movie, and another to turn on only the amp/CD player when I just want to listen to CD's. Really, really nice.Not to rag on other brands - I'm sure the Logitechs are super-cali-fragi-listicly fancy, with their LCD screens and all - but honestly for day-to-day use it's kind of hard to imagine that the average consumer really NEEDS to spend up to 10 times as much as for this little sweetheart. KUDOS, Sony!
I've been using Crucial RAM in all my computers for the last 5 years, and will continue to do so until they give me reason not to.
I have tried several different brands of CF cards for my Nikon D70, including Lexar Pro and Kinston 1GB. This one came out to be the fastest. I have been using Sandisk CF card for the last two years and I have never had any problem with it. This card is also one of the least expensive one in its class. I would recommend it to anyone who need a fast CF card.
I like the retractable cord of this dryer the most, the dryer itself is very loud and heavy, everytime I dry my hair it feels and sounds like I'm running my vacuum cleaner.It does dry hair-but I'm not feeling the ionic part of the dryer, I had a different brand before that worked way better. At least this one dries decently. I am going to keep using it, but probably wouldn't recommend it to friends.
I recently purchased and small laptop computer. Only after using it did I realize it had no way to load software off a disk. I look for awhile and found this external drive. I received it fast and it works great! Good seller.
The one other reviewer was right on when they said this unit is much smaller than the photos make it look. I was a little worried this was a bit large for my desk area. It ISN'T large at all, see the pix I posted.Unit works great and I am pleased. Some small nitpicky things are: The power brick is kinda big, the LED is really bright, and you do not use the normal A--B USB cord to connect the hub to the PC... you use an A--MiniUSB cord. Not a big deal, but I have lots of 8ft AB cords but no long A--Mini. The 5' cord that comes with it is too short for me. Thanks for reading.
We gave these to our child as a gift. As a professional field biologist she loves them! They are the envy of her co-workers! Crisp images that bring the far away up close to you.
Examine the picture produced by one of Logitech's QuickCam web cameras, then examine the picture produced by the Philips Vesta Pro Scan. I've seen both, and there's no contest: the Philips produces a much sharper picture. I've had no technical problems at all with mine. I plugged it into my XP-powered laptop and was immediately teleconferencing, with both video and audio, on Yahoo Messenger. The tripod, though small, is a nice addition. I've had a little trouble with the software: I can't get the OCR scanning feature to work. But I think a real scanner is better for this job anyway. The VidCap utility (for recording video) works acceptably. I liked this camera enough to buy a second one for my girlfriend so we can webcam together.
Thank you so much! Item arrived super fast and came in great shape! This item is just what I was looking for so that I can mount more than one item.I haven't tried it yet but will getting to that soon!
Has been working solid, since I bought it. Looks great. Only had a problem with it once. The picture started to distort a bit. When I unplugged it and plugged it back in, it worked fine.
My first digital camera cost over two thousand dollars and was hot becasue it could take a floppy disk. The pictures cycled in a period of eternity and clarity was best described as very blurred and grainy at best. I have gone through the evolution of Digital and paid my dollars to get there. The Nikon 40X is so amazing I cannot describe. Quick cycle to where I can actually catch ping pong with hot payers each shot by both sides, ducks jumping out of the sawgrass as I fly through the everglades on a boat, the camera is quick, clarity is brilliant, size is super managable, lens selection excellent, I don't need more. I will get many pictures sold to magazines as a result of this camera and they don't need to know the price was well under $1000.00
I purchased the Iogear Hub for use with my Vista laptop to have some additional USB 2.0 ports and to easily get pictures off our Memory Stick and CompactFlash cards. while the unit works correctly on my wife's Windows XP laptop, it is not recognized on mine running Windows Vista.Technical support was easy to reach and had some suggestions to solve the problem. It looks as though I may have to send the unit back to them for repair, though it is it still unclear whether this will fix the problem. I was told there are no drivers needed, everything is already included in Vista to use the hub.Overall the unit is pretty small and offers all of the functionality I need. It if worked correctly I'd be thrilled with it. It does need to be plugged in, so making sure you have enough open power outlets near your computer is critical.
I bought this GPS in October of 2006 with two needs in mind. First, to geocache with it as an upgrade to a far less expensive older model. Second, to assist with driving navigation. It works for both purposes. Its special geocaching feature is quite handy. The screen is bright and easy to see in bright sun and in the dark. I bought a larger memory chip for it so I can have a huge regional map saved to it and don't need to bother with constant computer linking. It does a great job of auto navigation using the screen and beeps to keep you on track. If I had to choose which it is better at, I would say auto navigation is better and more effective than the handheld GPS functioning.
This antenna works OK.We actually have it on two TVs.The older one has one of the arials broken off which is the disadvantabe of rabbit ears.But even the broken one works ok.The strange thing about this 'amplified' antenna is that if you unplug it the reception does not change.Try this, you may want to take it back if this is disappointing.One nice thing about it is the impedence adjustment knobs on the top. As i remember from my radio days, these are called a trans-match.
My husband is very serious about wanting popcorn as a snack, and we've gone through 3 stir-crazy popcorn makers in less than 3 years because he has popcorn nearly every night. We don't like air popped corn, so when I saw this I was pretty excited. We used it in our microwave, which is one of the biggest counter-tops available - perhaps that's why some of the others have had trouble, because it probably needs room around it for circulation or something. You also have to listen to make sure you turn it off when the popping slows. Anway, I used 1/3 cup of Orville Redenbacher yellow and a bit over 1 tb oil, and it popped beautifully. I've made 3 batches so far and am still on the first "concentrator". Nearly every kernal popped, and there was no burning. Perfect, perfect popcorn. I only took off one star because of the disposable concentrators; they should find a way to make some that are durable. Otherwise, if you are serious about your popcorn, this is the gadget to have.
Works as promised and 4x5 is plenty of editing space. The stylus is extremely helpful for photo retouching. My only complaint is that the mouse does not always respond in a predictable way.
Any good connection will work, hear the difference?? give me a break.It comes down to ease of installing the connector to the wire, and the low profile of these banana plugs compared to all others.These have a brilliant design, and considering they are from the official company of overpriced hype (Monster Cable), they are pretty darn inexpensive. I am in no way a Monster fan, but these are worth every penny.
it takes a while to learn the various settings.(I actually have to read the booklet!!) Since the lens does not telescope out it is very easy to get shadows from your hand if they come in the peripheral vision of the lens.I damaged my previous camera when apple juice turned over in the baby bag.....so the security of water proof is great as well as my baby can get his hands on the camera without my usual fears.
It never makes sense to me, but Crucial Memory is always cheaper here on Amazon than on crucial.com...I've been using their memory for years without so much as a hiccup, and this time was no different, as expected.
Battery worked fine once installed, but the connector wasn't appropriate. The battery had to be hard-wired, so I cut the connector off and soldered it into my Clie. Also, the back of the Clie didn't go back into place with the new battery installed, so it is currently taped on. Not clear whether that's the battery's fault or mine.
I bought this item for our daughter 2 years ago because it had great sound quality. After about 1 year, the tape deck no longer worked. Now the cd player doesn't work. I am currently looking to buy another boombox for her and thought I had better warn others about the poor life of this player.
It seems the pin is improperly designed - jiggling it in the ipod or laptop sometimes helps the sound come out in both ears, then it randomly and extremely annoyingly flops back to mono.Superb sound, but what good is great sound if a basic thing like getting sound in both ears does not happen?They replaced the pair I bought with a fresh pair, same problem. I tried it across several media, ceteris paribus, same problem.Don't throw your money away on these. Shame, because in the 10% of the time it works in both ears, the sound is stupendous!
My fiance enjoys astronomy, so I bought him this telescope for Christmas last year. He absolutely loves it and watches the weather religiously, hoping for a cloud-less night. A great product!
It is next to impossible to open this item just to insert the batteries!That is THE most absurd thing I've seen. What kind of ridiculous engineering is that? Must have been the same guy who designed the Spasmotica sneaker!That engineer who designed this needs to be deported.Extremely infuriating.
IN REVEIWING YOUR SPECS ON THE POLOROID 700 I NOTICED THAT YOU HAVE DOWN THAT THE 700 DOES NOT HAVE USB INTERFACE YOUR SPECS ARE WRONG IT DOES HAVE USB INTERFACE AND WORKS VERY WELL JUST WANTED TO LET READERS KNOW THAT AS FAR AS THE 700 POLOROID DIGITAL CAMERA IT IS A VERY GOOD BUY AND PERFOMANCE IS FANTASTIC THE ONLY THING I HAVE AGAINST IT IS IT LIKES TO DRAIN BATTERYS PRETTY FAST I WOULD RECOMMEND BUYING RECHARGABLE BATTERYS POLOROID DID A GOOD JOB IN BUILDING THIS CAMERA
how come you can't give less than 1 star?????i waited several weeks for the wre54g to arrive. when it finally arrived, it looked really pretty. however, having spent a couple of days trying to get it to work with my network, using 128 bit security, i've decided to send it back and continue using multiple APs instead.Basicallly, the setup utility doesn't allow you to enter 26chararcter security keys to generate the 128bits required for that level of security.i spent a wasted hour on line with Cisco's help desk and eventually just terminated the session because the support guy was obviously working on dozens of sessions at the same time and asking really helpful questions like "is the extender set up for 128bit security?"... derrr.
This memory is very good. There is no reason you shouldn't have 128mb of memory in each computer you have. This memory by Memory Upgrades is cheap and is standard based which means most people can use it. Make sure you check what type of memory your system accepts and how much is the maximum before you purchase any memory because some places dont let you return it if you opened the package of memory.
I would love to give this product 5 stars, but, unfortunately it is not compatible with Macs. So, in all fairness, it probably doesn't deserve the one-star rating, but I wanted to try and alert Mac users to this problem. I went to the SanDisk website to download a driver, in hopes that I could remedy the problem and get the device up and running. No luck. I don't think I can return the product either because it came in "blister pack" but I'll try anyway. It really bothers me when the package of a product itself has Mac icons all over it, but then has no actual compatibility or even driver downloads.So, nothing against the product itself. I like SanDisk for their CF and SD cards. But if you're a Mac user, keep shopping (carefully!).
I had one of these for about 10 years. While it did a great job grating cheese, it made a painful screeching noise - to the point that about half the time I couldn't bear to use it and would just grate by hand. (And I'm not particularly sensitive.) It made this noise right from the beginning; since no one else has complained, it seems possible that I had a bad unit. Recently, I bought a Delonghi DFG440 Cucina Food and Cheese Grater, which is beautifully quiet (but harder to clean than the saladshooter).
Good for use in small spaces, easier to move base than whole tv cart.I have black finish which matched my tv.
IF YOU LOVE THE QUALITY OF BANG &amp; OLUFSEN BUT DON'T WANT TO SELL YOU CHILDREN TO OBTAIN IT THIS IS THE NEXT BEST THING
Firstly, the shipping was super-fast, I ordered this item on the 16th and it arrived on the 18th! I initially bought this tripod from circuit city (labeled there as the Sunpak 6464) for almost $55. Although I loved the tripod over my older and flimsier Samsonite, I still felt it was over priced, but once I saw this tripod on Amazon for half price and I realized its the same tripod with a different model number. So I immediately bought it. The tripod has some nice features:Pros:1. Two quick release plates2. Bubble levels on plate and body3. Versatile height adjustment, pan and tilt controls4. Quite sturdy (for medium DSLRs, won't be effective for large telephotos)5. Includes weight hook6. Includes carrying handle.Cons:1. Quick release plate isn't small enough to leave attached on the camera.2. No easy way to secure the legs together when the tripod is folded.3. Carrying handle not well positioned.Overall the pros outweigh the cons and I recommend this tripod for any amateur to semi professional users.
I always figured paper perforation required professional equipment. This blade makes it simple. Tearing off the perforation is error-free, though not quite as effortless as with the typical coupon or ticket.
I was amazed when I took this unit out of the box and saw that it was made in Japan, not in China. I was expecting a smooth ride with a quality piece of hardware. I installed the drivers, then plugged in the unit. Everything came right up, except for sound. I checked all my connections, played with volume, and then noticed that my laptop's sound was completely non-functional, not just the sound from the Plextor. Rebooting didn't solve the problem. I had to roll back to a restore point to get my sound back. I tried once again, this time using the drivers downloaded from Plextor's web site, which were newer than those on the included CD. Everything came up perfectly, including sound. I played for about 15 minutes, and then my notebook's sound was gone again.I emailed tech support; their response (after four days) was to reinstall the drivers. Gee, thanks. I was very disappointed to have to pack it up and return it to Amazon.
The sound quality is decent for the cheap price, and the volume does get loud (although with a little bit worse quality when loud). The speakers have a strong toxic smell (from the cloth covers) that does not go away.
As a standalone UPS, this unit works flawlessly as designed. If the power flickers, which would ordinarily cause at least a reboot, if not actually damage a computer, the 350 continues to supply power so my computer never knows the difference. If the power goes out for an extended amount of time, I can usually get several minutes out of it.However, my two main complaints are with the software management, and lack of load handling.The lack of load handling is to be expected. The documentation makes no pretense, and tells you not to load more than 350W, or the unit shuts off. This is not enough to power just my PC and my (19") monitor. So, I only have my PC plugged in. Otherwise, the unit will shut down. 350 is not enough for a PC and a modern monitor. Perhaps in the days when people used 14 and 15 inch monitors.My second and biggest complaint about it is the software management. To be blunt, it doesn't work. I have Windows XP professional with Service Pack 2, and after plugging in the cable and installing the software, it can't "find" my UPS. I do I.T. for a living, and I can't get it to work. I can't imagine a "normal" person being able to get it to work. Too bad.So, not being able to plug in my monitor to battery backup, and not having the software working so that it will automatically save my files and shut down my computer, presents a big problem for me. Whenver the power goes out and it seems that it will be off for more than a few minutes, I have to use my memorized keyboard commands to shut down my computer. Since the software won't do it for me, and I can't see what I'm doing, I have to rely on my memory and keyboard expertise to save what I was doing and shut down safely. It almost, kind of defeats the purpose of having a UPS.Overall, as a "dumb" UPS, it works perfectly. It's too bad they couldn't get the brains working right.
The unit seemed to mount fairly easily to the tripod and camera. The unit seemed to track well as long as the camera was over the tripod mount plate. However, when the camera was beyond the tripod mount plate the camera lens seemed to wobble a bit, i.e. lens center line formed a circle about 1 mm in radius. (Apparently the brass drive screw is not exactly straight.)
But you do have to keep docking it if you want it to stay hot. Since I tend to save up all my ironing it takes me longer than I think it should because I have to keep recharging it.
These are nice speakers, but the main unit stopped producing any sound after about 4 weeks. The other speaker and sub still respond well but 1 channel sound is very annoying.I'd recommend something else.
I just got the Zen Vision M 30gb for 180 bucks, and so far I am impressed with it. I think the price is great, and I also like the quality of the music and video. My only complaints are that you need to use Windows MEdia Player instead of Itunes, and that they didnt include a charger with the unit. Im still happy that I got this instead of the Ipod
The maps are clunky and get too big for the palm when exporting sufficient detail. The cigarette adaptor doesn't charge the Palm V. Navigation on the Palm is impractical while driving. A very bad product ! I am selling mine on ebay for $50.
Great sub, poor shielding network, still one of the best mini computer stereo setups.
If you can use a computer, and it has a DVD drive, this is hands down the best value for state of the art technology. The 320 model stores the map data on SD cards, a 128mb card is included. Installation takes about 30 minutes to load the software and then upload the maps to the unit. You can get several states on the included SD card which is enough for most. For about $50 you can buy a 1 GB SD card which will hold about 2/3 of the United States. If you think your going to need all the maps you might consider the C330 for $100 more that comes with preloaded maps.The size of the unit is about perfect. The easy to use, I mean very easy to use touch screen, is the perfect size. You don't want a big heavy missle attached to your windshield blocking your view. The C320 also has an internal battery that allows you to play with and program the unit outside of the car.In my opinion, Garmin makes the best consumer gps devices in the world. They make gps units for airplanes, boaters, hikers and automobile drivers. Where some of the competitors have 2 or 3 offerings, Garmin makes well over 100 different models of gps devices. Do a little research on the internet. The great thing is, Garmin makes the best gps devices and they are also the lowest cost.
I bought this camera a little over a month ago. It has performed pretty much as I expected and my research showed it should. The battery life is good (I use rechargeable NiMh) even when using the flash. I have shot probably close to a thousand pictures. I am impressed that the IS works so well in long shots indoors. I have taken photos of my kids at various indoor activities where flash is impractical. I can zoom all the way and still get a hand held shot. Unfortunately, anything taken indoors is pretty grainy. I am still experimenting with various settings and scene modes to try and take some of the graininess out. When using the flash the pictures are great! In well lit situations that camera takes wonderful pictures, as well. Color is good and the frames are sharp.I paid a little under $300 and it is definitely worth that! If you are looking for a long zoom, image stabilized camera I would recommend you take a good close at this one. I am a very happy camper!
I bought this and an Olympus ME-52W Noise Canceling Microphone on another reviewers recommendation. I haven't gotten the microphone today but I did get the recorder and it works GREAT! I tested it out with a television across a small room and while there was still some white noise it was clear. I think I will have no problem using it with small room lectures but for large classrooms I'm glad I bought the microphone, after school starts I will update this review.It came with batteries, a usb cord to connect with your computer and five instruction packs in different languages, I read the instructions and while they look a little complicated they are very thorough. Inside the recorder has exactly five files inside of it to store different recordings but you can't rename them or add/delete them which is unfortunate because I am taking six classes this semester. All told, I am really happy with with this recorder and I can't wait to use it in class!Edit: It also comes with a soft carrying case, I just saw that people frequently bought a case along with this recorder so I thought I would mention it.Edit Again!I have been recording my classes diligently for over a month now and I can now write a more (informed) review. The biggest piece of advice I can give you is to buy the microphone, it makes such a big difference I don't think I would use the recorder without it; the sound difference is that great.My college has a theater which I sit in for two of my classes, I sit in front for one and in the back for the other and I have three other classes in small rooms and they all come in loud and clear, except for one teacher who mumbles a lot and even though I sit in front of him I can't understand him so I think this is a good investment ;)
Overall the ONKYO TX-8522 Stereo Receiver was ok. If you are looking for a unit to produce ok to good sound that is easy to set up and use, I think the TX-8522 is great. But, if you are a serious music listener or musician, I feel that you will find the sound quality of the TX-8522 falls short. The new TX-8522 has built-in features and is mp3 and satellite ready which is nice! I also liked the switched power outlets and the TX-8522's ability/flexibility to drive multiple speakers. I have an older ONKYO TX-2500mkII (I got many years of good listening from the old ONKYO TX -2500MKII; that is the reason I purchased another ONKYO). But, I was under the impression that new unit would have sound quality comparable to or better than the older unit. I think the sound quality is much better on the older unit. The warmth of the bass and depth of the tone over all is missing on the TX-8522. Also, (for most people this won't be of concern) there is no stereo/mono switch on the TX-8522 which makes playing old 78 vinyl's annoying coming out of one speaker instead of two (unless I want to dummy wire my 78 cartridge to the inputs vs. the old unit's push button selector). I used the same configuration and location setup for both units when comparing. (speakers: a pair of Infinity Entra Sub Two and a pair of Infinity Alpha; and, two turn tables: Sanyo TP1010 and the Audio-Technica ATPL 120 which I have equipped with a 78 mono cartridge for really old vinyl) and a cd player (Sony CDP-CE375).
I have used this thing when one of my processor fan got failed and it has helped me a lot. It is really cool and quite.
This is a great set of tools to enhance the use of a Canon Powershot S2-IS.
Sony NP-FV50 Rechargeable Battery Pack (Retail Packaging)Sony NPFH50 H Series Actiforce Hybrid InfoLithium Battery for most Sony Camcorders and A230, A330 and A380 Alpha DSLR (Retail Packaging)
This is a service and inexpensive grille to cover a 12in subwoofer such as for car audio. The mounting hardware is similar to Amazon items B0033ZSNLC and B000K8IYF0. It has clips that are supposed to hold the grille in place while being screwed into your woofer box. But the clips are not wide enough to fit that black rubber ring you see around the edge of the grille in the pictures. For example, that rubber ring might be 10mm wide and the clips are only 7mm wide making them useless. These are the clips that come sealed in the same Install Bay retail bag that the grille is in. So it is poor worksmanship on behave of the manufacturer.The clips also are oddly shaped that they can't even catch or dig into the mesh of the grille to stay in place either. What you would be left with is the clips hovering half an inch above the grille offering little support. So I had to actually just screw the metal of the grille directly to the woofer and not use the clips at all.I would recommend another brand instead of Install Bay. One with screw holes in the grille or the plastic/rubber outer ring would be best in my opinion.
For this money you cannot go wrong. I have had zero problems and I cannot tell the difference between my 60 dollar HDMI cable and this one.
This is a feature packed little camera. I liked the cameras small size. I'm quite happy with the image quality of a printed 8x10. I don't have a use for anything larger. I found a couple of the features very useful. Best shot selector shoots up to 10 still images then saves the sharpest. Nice for intances where you can't use flash or can't see the LCD screen. The camera can make a copy your pictures in a lower resolution. Just select the smaller size and the image is ready for email. I found the 3X zoom a bit small, maximum focal length is 14.1mm I've seen 2X cameras with more magnification. The flip of that is the wide angle is real wide. The macro setting can shoot incredibly close. 1 inch or 1 foot when zoomed. The camera did have a little trouble locking foucus in macro mode when subject(flower) did not fill image area. Focused great otherwise. I will use this camera for quick shots when I don't want lug out the SLR.
As the previous reviewers have said, the print quality is gorgeous-as long as you use EPSON PAPER. The reason I am giving it 3 stars is because it has been really hard to use. The included software is both incredibly complicated and fairly limited. I finally gave up and printed from the software that came with my Canon camera. I'm sure with time and a LOT of patience I will master their software, but why make it so complicated to begin with? My HP printer is infinitely easier to set up, use and troubleshoot, but unfortunately the photo quality from the Epson is superior. Enough so that we resisted the temptation to pack it up and return it a number of times when it froze up our computer. If it wasn't for the print quality this would definitely be on the way back to Amazon, in favor of my very user friendly Hewlett Packard.
ok for the price. I have noticed that my headphones get hot after a little while and that makes me feel uncomfrtable.
Received the stylus 3 pack within the specified time. The only problem I had was with the packaging. It was so hard to open. After taking scissors to the package I mistakenly cut through the plastic face plate covers. Luckily, since my faceplate was one of the smaller ones I will still be able to use them. Other than that, I am glad I ordered extra stylus since I tend to put mine down a lot. Will probably need them soon.
Cool running unit! Internal fan makes it run cooler, no screws needed for future upgrade. This unit is designed for vertical or horizontal use.
I needed a colorful handy organizer to keep track of my passwords, contacts, phone to relief my wallet (and my mind) from tons of sticky notes filled with passwords and phone numbers. My budget was tight and I got lucky and escaped the mono models when Officexxxxx had it for $99 after $100 rebate.(Tip: just scan Sunday's sales flyers on Saturday and save)The Tungesten E was it. The unit is slim, shinny, attractive and it screams for attention right out of the box. The Screen is awesome with 320x320 TFT vivid colors. 3 months have gone by, and the unit is rock solid performance and uptime. I only had to soft reset the unit few time and it was due to my file mismanagement and had never had a data loss.What do you do next? Upload the installation CD, and HotSync and Bingo. Used for what? A lot. Keep contacts, phone numbers, addresses, flight information, conversion, dictionary, calculator, maps, photo album, video, MP3, e-books, basic Excel and Word document, emails, and of course Games. There are tons of open source and free applications, databases, and utilities on the Web, just browse, install and test them one at a time.An external SD card is almost a must; I got the excellent Kingston Elite 512-S and have most of the graphic applications, MP3 files and games on it.My only complains are, the processor is a bit slow but adequate, the unit will not accept a WI-FI upgrade, and that the battery is fixed (not a user-accessible).If you're looking for beautiful screen, clean interface, ease of use, and on a budget, go for the E.
I bought this to replace a broken Compaq keyboard and it is a very close match. This unit works great and it is small. Nothing fancy here just the essentials. If I had anything negative to say about it would be that the hot keys aren't programmable. They are evidently set by the device driver.
They are working perfectly and I can see the increases in speed in the computer right from the time I started using them. I hope they can extend the life of my computer for another 2 years along with a new video card I am putting $110 into improvements.
Headphones were exactly what I expected. They arrived on time and the packaging was very safe. I've really enjoyed using them. Thanks!
This camera is useless unless you are right in front of it and even then the picture is just mediocre. Definitely not usable for security purposes.
Just had an opportunity to use the new wide-angle lens on my Kodak DX6490. Works great! Produces a much larger field of view in all four directions, probably 25% more on each side, easily 2x or more of the area. There is a little bit of distortion around the edges, as you would expect with a wide-angle lens. Found that this gets worse as I zoom in, but I don't think there is any reason to zoom with the lens on.Macro lens also allows close-up wide angle shots. For example, I took a photo of my small dog from about 10 inches away, got all of her in the photo and in focus. Have not yet tried the macro filter without the wide-angle (may use other lenses, see below about other filters).Lens comes with the required adapter, which fits around the existing lens and screws into the camera body, and is easy to remove and install. I keep the adapter on the lens all the time, and attach/remove both as a unit. Only takes about 3/4 turn to attach to the camera, which is convenient.Much less expensive than the Kodak lens and adapter, which is what I was looking for, since I probably won't use this lens most of the time. The lens is sort of heavy and it changes the balance of the camera, but it's still easy to use. The lens worked fine inside and outside, but not with the flash. Flash photos are dark, maybe an adjustment can be made if needed. I sort of expected this, as the lens is large and it probably blocks the flash. Plus, the flash is not designed to cover a wider area, so I was not suprised about this.I purchased this with the set of three close-up lenses, also offered by Opteka. Not much more to get this with the wide angle. Have not yet tested these. I think there is a package available that combines these with a lens care kit and tripod--look for this. When they shipped the order, these items were included, so I guess 47th Street converted my order to this package.I've taken literally thousands of photos with my 6490, and I look forward to having more flexibility with these lenses.
The VGA cable worked just fine. However, don't forget to order an audio cable as well so you will have sound through the PC. I ordered one later and it was actually much less money than the VGA cable with audio attached.
This camera has been nothing but trouble, I will never buy another Cannon Camera again. It started with the dreaded E18 error where the camera just won't turn on and now its a lens that opens when it feels like it. This camera is so unreliable. I hate it.
This is a great camera for the price. I looked around at several cameras before buying this one. This was my first digital camcorder and I found it pretty easy to use. The built in light, stereo microphone, still photo ability, remote control, and large monitor are great features in this price range. My only complaint was the instruction book that comes with the unit could be a lot better, and there is little help on the JVC web site. That is the only thing keeping this from a 5 star rating.
I was so excited to order this based on other comments, but I found the name and packaging milseading, It's called AF, but its not AF on any digital camera in the enthusist range. I find the lens difficult to focus and only so-so for low light.
You can spend a lot more money for such a high quality bag. Large but not too large. Holds all of my 6 lenses, and the body, and a flash, and more.
I would not recommend this product. It failed unexpectedly and left me without the data I needed. A portable drive should be rugged enough to travel and reliable enough to depend on. This company makes and inexpensive drive in a nice package but it is not rugged or reliable.
My Cowon iAudio X5 is pretty much standing on its last legs, so I decided to pick up a white Zune at Best Buy (I had some Reward Dollar coupons to blow, otherwise it would have been an Amazon purchase for sure). Determined to get the full Zune experience I also decided to sign up to the Zune Marketplace via the Zune Pass, which is a subscription based music service with unlimited downloads as long as you remain a subscriber, at $14.95 a month. Yay for me!Upon opening the box my initial impressions were 100% positive. The overall design of the look and design of the player are what won me over the iPod--namely the larger screen, the scratch resistant finish, and a set of simple controls I am used to. There is no touch sensitive wheel here, only a basic 4 way directional pad with center select button, a play/pause button and a back button, which works very similarly to other DMPs out there like the X5 and Toshiba Gigabeat. The music playing options are also pretty robust, from choosing playlists based on genre, artist, album, as well as both custom and downloadable playlists, which is a refreshing change from the tree-based X5 file interface.The Zune works seamlessly with the Zune Player software, which is included on CD and is essentially a re-skinned Windows Media Player with Zune specific menu options, and a built in Zune Marketplace storefront. The software itself seems stable enough, and the interface is very streamlined and simple to use. No lockups as of yet synching and unsynching my Zune while running multiple programs on Windows XP MCE. I'm guessing software updates are fixing problems people have encountered earlier.The Zune is, for the most part, your standard fare when it comes to MP3 players. At $249 for 30GB it's middle-of the road in price and abilities. Like most other DMPs, it is a fairly capable device that plays, WMA, MP3s, and non-protected AAC (a nice surprise) music files, and WMV, MPEG4 and H.264 coded videos. The size of the Zune is slightly larger than the latest iPods, but that is made up for by the beautiful and large 3" color screen with a 320x240 pixel resolution. Battery life averages out about 12 hours because of it.The Zune also has some other pretty cool features that not too many people know about. For one, having a built in FM Tuner is very nice (although not having FM recording like the X5 is a downer). Another touted feature of the Zune is that it is WiFi enabled -- unfortunately it is not very well implemented in its current state. About the only thing you can do right now is wirelessly send songs along with a "three play license" to other Zunes. And honestly this is a lame feature. Hopefully a Firmware upgrade will fully enable the Zune to shared media back and forth with a PC or 360 via WiFi. Here's to hoping. Another great feature is how it works so seamlessly with an Xbox 360. While you can't connect and share music via WiFi (yet), a quick USB hookup to the 360 and your Home Theater system means instant music with great quality through your home speakers. Another interesting tidbit -- you can use Xbox Live Marketplace points to buy songs from the Zune Marketplace, and vice versa for Xbox Live content.The Photo Viewer is very well done, and pictures show up nicely and in very good resolution on the Zune screen. When I think of the Photo mode i am reminded of my friends and sister's wedding photos, and how great it would be if they all owned Zunes. That way they can show me a slideshow that changes those wonderful photos every .5 seconds instead of having to flip through a deck of prints and ooh and ahh for 2 minutes before shuffling to the next one.Video is also nice-looking on the Zune, but unlike the iPod there's not a lot of downloadable video content like TV shows and movies. As a matter of fact, there is no video content on Zune Marketplace. For any other type of video you may have, however, it's very simple to convert, download and play them on a Zune using the included software.And that's the major negative right now about the Zune -- content. The Zune Marketplace is very promising especially from someone who is very open-minded and enthusiastic about music in general, and likes to listen to new material without prejudice. In this scenario Zune works extremely well. For instance one day I had fancied listening to the latest dance/electronica music. A quick look at the Zune Marketplace and they have a section of playlists where you can find stuff like this. A simple click and I had downloaded "The Best Electronic 2006" featuring artists I had no idea existed. But d***, the music was good. Microsoft has hit on something good here, for sure. On the other hand, the content is not as nearly as robust as iTunes.The other negative in my mind as a wannabe audiophile is that Zune does not support my two favorite formats, FLAC and OGG. True uncompressed like WAV is impractical, so having a good compromise like FLAC kept my ears happy. Oh well, I guess 192 kbps MP3s will have to do.Overall, I'm pretty happy with my new Zune. It works very well as a music player, and as a photo and video viewer. The interface is nice and clean both hardware and software-wise, and it's combination of compact size and large display make it a winner in my book. I intend to hold onto it for awhile and am sure will serve its duty well as my main portable media player for the next couple of years. Hopefully its main shortcomings -- downloadable content and more robust WiFi, will be addressed by Microsoft in the upcoming months. A fully WiFi enabled Zune with killer content would make the Zune as easily attractive as any other player, iPod included.
Great sound, ultra light weight makes it truly portable unlike larger clunky speakers. I'm really happy with these speakers, a definite good buy!
This is indeed an excellent macro lens, as everyone else here has attested to. The construction is rock solid and the lens isn't heavy at all, which some reviews had led me to believe it would be.However, on my E500, the focus is noisy and very slow. Now if all you do is shoot macro then that isn't so much of an issue, but I'm a little surprised at all the reviewers saying how good this is for portraits. In my situation that hasn't been the case at all.My 14-54 snaps into accurate focus MUCH faster at the long end ( which approximates the 50mm macro, which is why I compared at that focal length ) and with not even a hint of the grinding noise of the 50mm macro or the sometimes very annoying focus hunting. As for the sharpness, if you're a pixel peeper you might notice a difference. I printed out two pictures taken with the 50 and the 14-54,at 8 x 10 size, and I couldn't tell the difference between them with the naked eye.Verdict: macro great, portraiture not. That's my personal opinion and you're very welcome to disagree. I guess I was spoiled by the excellent 100mm Tamron macro lens I used back in the days of film, which was not only outstanding for macro but an absolutely stunning portrait lens.
Works really well. Haven't had any problems. Quick downloads for my photos.
I baught this USB hub for use with my Raspberry Pi. It was the highest Amperage one listed on the WIki as verified to work with it. I've been told that this is a rebranded NEC, but i cant verify that. The little base it fits in is actually quite heavy and sturdy, solid construction. LED lights are cool to look at and informative as well. Also, the circut board is about the same size as the raspberry pi. I pried open the case and put them back to back in a custom case. The hub runs the PI as well as conects to its usb port so i can plug in additional usb devices without straining the PI's very limited USB power regulation. Worth every penny and then some if you want something quality.
Honestly, I never write reviews, but this little thing deserves one.. I was really just looking for something that I could take on trips.. Something that would pack easily with my luggage, and this thing satisfies! It's very small, but don't let that fool you. For being so small, I really can't believe the good sound it produces.. The battery feature is great, so you can bring it down by the pool at a hotel! It was supposed to be just for trips, but I find myself jammin' this thing in my living room at home! Great product for the price! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cheap alternative to the super expensive Bose system.
amigo mio gracias por el envio todo esta muy bien, muchas gracias y que pase muy bien y feliz d&iacute;as de los enamorados
I paid more $$ to get a Japanese card with a guaranteed speed rating, good brand name, etc. This is an excellent price for a 256MB card, but buyer beware: even though the company is Japanese, the packaging clearly says &quot;Made in Taiwan&quot; on the reverse. Even worse, once you crack open the seal, the card itself is not made in Japan or Taiwan, but in mainland China. According to multiple sources, SD cards made in China have the worst quality control and are unpredictable often resulting in loss of data or formatting. Better to skip this card unless Amazon or their subcontractors guarantee a card made in Japan or at least Taiwan.
This tripod is great, I love how the Individual legs have the ability tilt up. It's very good it small, tight situations and also situations where it needs to be low. The center shaft can be removed a by unscrewing a small thing at the bottom and it can be flipped and secured by putting the small piece back. I love this feature, I put it on my desk when doing portraits and it works wonderfully, or when I do macros, food, and tow table top things.
A Nikon lens user for 30 plus years. These new "pinch caps" are a vast improvement over the older, traditional Nikkor lens caps.
I needed this cord to run from my Promethean Board at the front of my classroom to my laptop computer at the back of the classroom. The Promethean installer was kind enough to tell me what cord I needed to look for and tell me how to hook it up. After it came in, I had it run through the ceiling in no time at all.
Don't buy this scanner.Though the hardware is reasonable at the price (but mine malfunctions if placed too close to the computer), the software is truly the worst software of any type that I have seen in recent years. The software has infuriating problems such as refusing to scan an image of standard dimensions unless I preview every scan. As a result this scanner is very hard and very slow to use for scanning printed documents intended to send to an OCR package. I was expecting it to be slow but it is unspeakably slow because the software is VERY slow to laod and initialize and many of the software features can't be used and workarounds are needed at every turn. I was trying to use it on an 800MHz Windows 98 computer. The updated drivers on the HP web site are in some ways worse than the older ones. When you've wrestled with it for an hour to scan in a simple 15 page document you will get the idea. Best avoided if you can find any alternative.
I just got the S460 a few days ago, and was really suprised at how HOT it gets on the bottom of the notebook only on the right side. Whenever I type I can feel the underside of my hand warming up. It really is quite annoying. It makes me not want to use the notebook as much! I've been using a PCG-FX340 sony vaio that I got in 2001, and am really missing how it doesn't actually burn my hand as I use it.The fan is noticeable. I'm still debating whether or not I should return this notebook!
It came quickly and was easy to plum in the outflow from the pump. No more green water in the CA sun.
I bought this for my Canon Rebel XTi, and it fits it great. Not sure it will work when I add another lense though.
Your price is cheap but I can't use, because it is defective. I returned this one. Also I had same experience with WES9006PC when I bought at the end of 2007 with price of 45.98 from you - I couldn't use blade either. I attached the blade when I return new one to you a month ago. I hope you should get right one. I am not sure if I can get WES9006PC from you in the future. Anyway I have new one from other site with price of 54.98 and have no problem.Thanks,
I HAVE NOT USED IT YET BUT FROM I READ ABOUT THESE CARDS ARE EXCELLENT FOR KEEPING CERTAIN FILES ON BACKUP DATA CARDS.
I realy love B+W filter.That's be good.I took many picture all be fine.
the product reached me as scheduled, and I really like it. It is cheap, but it works great! Good deal
After reading multiple reviews on various brands and prices, this BIC V-1020 subwoofer seemed like a great buy. And it is. Perfect size for my townhome and it has the right amount of bass without over powering the whole movie. Also, the subwoofer was well packaged - the box was a little smashed on the outside but the item was in perfect shape. Only down-side, the covering is more dark grey than black.
I bought this product to replace my wifes damaged Bushnell 10 X 25 birding binocular. The pentex is a much better glass in all respects. Optics are cystral Clear, focus is easy and a real bonus is the tripod mounting ability, something usually not found on binoculars this size. With little use at this time I cannot predict how it will hold up in the long run but all indications are good.For the money I think this is an excellent choice.Item was delivered earlier than expected, in good shape and well packaged.
Great tablet/pen & wireless mouse combo and a must have for anyone doing any kind of photo editing or design work. Looks elegant next to Apple's white keyboard and their original (clear plastic) Cinema Displays. Takes a few days to get use to the pen but it really does speed up your workflow. I also like the small 4X5 footprint. Highly recommended.
This little battery is perfect for my fish finder. It is small and light weight and holds a charge for a while. I have used it twice and still haven't charged it. My fish finder is a black and white screen which I am sure helps save the battery life.
If you have HDTV you need one of these cables, or two cables...
They work great, and are as advertised. They are good, inexpensive, digital interconnect cables, there's NO reason to spend 150 dollars on Monster cables, these do EXACTLY the same thing. Digital either works; or it doesn't, there is no "degradation" or in-between. Buy these, save yourself 140 bucks and use it to buy something that actually makes a difference in your AV system.
We were replacing a DVD player that has an exposed screen (unit wasn't a clamshell design that closes to protect the screen). Our 2yo stepped on it cracking the screen making it unusable. This Philips unit is much lighter which is good for us when traveling and good for the kids for keeping it on their laps. It worked right out of the box, as it should. We like most features other than the strange logic of only being able to charge when the unit is off, but other than that, seems like a good value so far.
I bought this as a gift. It was useful, and the fact that it was waterproof is handy. The keys are a little hard to get used to, and it's rather cheaply made.
This is a really convenient way to buy points. It's quick and painless through Amazon. Once everything is verified you can redeem the code right away. The only hiccup with this through Amazon is you have to manually put in your payment information when you buy a code. Even if you're already a member you still have to do it. It's kind of inconvenient to do this when you already have an account with the payment information already saved. Other than that it's really easy and it saves you a trip to the store and not to mention it saves you sales tax. Can't beat it.
I got this kit about a month ago with my Canon EOS XTi, and i have to say it's a great deal. Every item on this kit is worth the price. The bag is really nice, you can carry every thing in it, though it can get heavy after carring it for a while it's still a good bag, very resistent to any conditions, including water! The battery and the filter are, with no doubt at all, a must have accessory for you camera.
I am very happy with this product.Hi-MD is a great improvement over regular MD. It is easy to record and listen to Mp3s, WAVs and WMAs. The device is beautiful too...I couldn't be happier.I bought this for recording interviews, but also use it as my MP3 player. It's fine for that, but what I am so happy with is the sound quality of my own recordings. I have been able to easily transfer uncompressed audio recordings to my Toshiba laptop and convert them to .WAV format using the latest version of Sony's Soundstage software (which can be downloaded for free). The portability factor just can't be beat.The fact that there is a specific MIC in (not a line in) makes this a great improvement over other models.
We like this product very much. We bought one 6 months ago and wanted a second for the bedroom. We went back to circuit city where we purchased the first one, and they no longer stock it. We were hesitant to purchase online, but amazon had one in stock, so we took what we thought was a gamble. Flawless transaction with Amazon, hookup was two snaps...even for we who haven't the technical skills of a 10 year old. The product works perfectly, though we have no clue or need of many of the buttons on the remote.Our only complaint is that the cat keeps hiding the remote.Totally satisfied with product. Regular delivery came in two days. Who could ask for more?
Compr&eacute; este producto porque necesitaba independizar de los cables mi vieja PC de escritorio, se instal&oacute; f&aacute;cil, funciona a la perfecci&oacute;n y el precio es lo mejor. Francamente es muy raro usar una PC de escritorio conectada a trav&eacute;s de un adaptador inal&aacute;mbrico, pero tiene sentido si tienes varias PCs distribuidas en distintos puntos de la casa.
When I first got it and felt how light, I thought to myself it "would not hold up." I wore it for the first time while exercising on my home gym; long enough, good stretching and recoil, stayed out of the way. After two hours of using it, "I LIKE IT!" This will definitely suit my intended purposes, listening to music or watching movies in bed at night. Rules here is `no noise and must wear headphones at all times'. No problem now, with this extension, reaches to the ends of my room and even onto the bed with the earbuds on. Great feel and no sound reduction. Only thing I did not like is that the volume adjustment didn't work on my Apple earbuds, no loss tho'.
Have been waiting for a while for an HDTV that can meet my requirements. This one does with bells on. Normaled competitors LCDs to this one, and the Samsung outshined them all. Even Sony. Use a Harmony 880 and I have not experienced any issues. Viewing angle is great.Con: PIP does not allow other input sources. Just the TV tuner.
My speakers weigh about 5 lbs each. They cause these mounts to flex a bit, so the adjusting was tricky, Pointed up a bit with no weight to make it straight with the weight.Also, the screws they included to drive into wall studs are made of really soft metal with poorly formed phillips heads. After stripping the first two, I gave up on these and used some left over screws I had in my shed.These are working well enough to keep, but not that great.
This was a bit of a splurge. My wife and I just bought an Apple laptop for our daughter and I decided to get the stand to elevate the screen just a bit. We also bought a wireless keyboard and mouse, both of which work well once you have them synced with the laptop. The laptop stand is solid, beautiful and elegant. It also saves space on a small desk top. Our daughter, who is 12 years old, seems to type just as much on the keyboard of the laptop as she does on the wireless keyboard when the laptop is in the stand. The stand is absolutely stable enough for this but typing this way doesn't seem like something one could do for long periods of time.
I'm catching up on all my amazon reviews. Sorry this won't help much because the technology has moved way on. This was my first mp3 player and it worked well. After a couple of years the battery would not hold a charge and it was regulated to a car mp3 player that stayed plugged it to the DC lighter jack in the car. I haven't used it in months but, I think as longs as its plugged in it will play.
I had DSL service up until now....horrible experience! Switched to cable service. This modem seems to work well with the service provider. It was a little rough setting up in the beginning. I recommend using the CD that comes along with it to install. When I ran into a little trouble setting up, I called Motorola and I gave them the serial #, they said the warranty had expired, even though I purchased it as "new". So the tech could not provide service unless I paid for the consultation fee. However, you can "chat" online with the tech and you're not charged for that! I will need to contact the seller regarding why the warranty has expired even though I bought a new unit! Anyway, once it was set up and running the connection seemed good. The range of wireless connection seems good. I think the unit in itself is a good performer. Word of advise, make sure to call the company, in this case, Motorola to check the warranty status before setting up the machine as it could be a "used" machine.
Had used this cable on other installs before, it has performed great with no trouble at all. Cable seems to be well constructed and is an excellent value. Will be using again when needed.
This is an excellent router for the price.Right out of the box I had in installed and was on the internet in no time.My only problem was with the wireless side of the router.The lan cable side got me on the net in no time.For some reason the wireless side was causing me problems.The tech support for this router is terrible.First of all you get a foreigner who is very hard to understand and secondly they are no help at all.My internet provider was more help then the D-link Techs.After a couple of hours I got it figured out and had the wireless working.Once connected everything was great.Speed was fantastic.I would recommend this router.Just don't depend on getting any good tech service from the company.
When I purchased my new 52 inch LCD tv, the salesman was pretty much trying to bully me into buying the very expensive HDMI cable from him. I knew I could get a much better deal on Amazon. After reading the reviews of many HDMIs, I bought the Panasonic and it's performed as good as the expensive one I had that was too short for our new tv setup.
I would have expected the remote to allow me to also control my TV. Nope, remote is only good for the player.I didn't check but frankly, in this day and age I assumed it would. I've returned it and never even plugged it in so no idea how it works besides that.
sounds like it could be a great product but I bought it as a gift and when we set it up we could not see anything through it. We followed the instructions carefully but have no experience with a telescope so found it highly frustrating. Neither myself nor the recipient had the time to spend calling customer service or trying to return it (HUGE box!) so it sits unused and annoys me everytime I see it sitting there!
Picture and sound is excellent......have it hooked to Direct TV HD and the HD in 1080i is amazing. Not bad in lower resolution, or with a progressive scan DVD player either. To me, the Sharp does not compare to the other in the class.Sound was better than expected, no need for external speakers (have the unit in a large master bedroom). Set up, connections, wires were easy.A strong reccomend for this TV.
My husband was looking to do some computer graphics or something and got a wacom tablet from work. He asked if I would get him the pen for it as a gift. I think he used this literally ONCE... However, I have it hooked up to my computer now and used it to design a memorial tattoo for myself. I was very impressed with it. I do not like, however, the programs to use these run all the time not just when you want to use the tablet and pen. I have tried to shut it off in the settings but some still seems to run no matter what. Nice toy for drawing and design. I do not work anywhere near a field where you would need one of these but I immagine it would be good for any job where you are required to fee hand draw but want to be able to manipulate the image with the computer.
For the money I thought they were going to be cheap knock off cables, but when they arrived I was surprised how good the quality was. Heavy duty cabling. So far I have had no problems with them and they have worked great.
I really enjoy this mp3 player. I can get over 500 songs on it and listen to the radio. The pictures are really too small to use that feature much, but I wasn't planning on using it anyway. Really good deal for the money!
...for anyone wanting to improve their photos. This pretty much eliminates that awful whited out sky often seen in landscape photos. I do a fair amount of traveling and this filter has saved many photos. (and cut down on post time in photo shop) I can't always keep to the dawn/dusk timelines when I'm with vacationing with family.
Protects the lens. No color changes on pictures. What else would you need from the UV filter?
I was looking for an HDMI cable to connect my laptop to my TV. I only use the connection occasionally, and I don't watch movies from my laptop, so I didn't want to pay 25 - 30 dollars for the cable...........it just didn't make sense. With their wide variety of products and vendors Amazon has done it again by connecting the folks who sell this cable to me. I was shocked at the low price, gratified by the easy and quick delivery, and am completely satisfied with the performance. What else can you ask for?
Sony no longer makes this cassette deck. After an extensive search, I was happy to find it available, new, on Amazon. The old Sony deck, some 20+ years old was not worth a second attempt to repair it. This deck, purchased in March, 2011, was finally integrated into my music system during the Memorial Day holiday in time to record some patriotic music. It was easy to set up and performs beautifully. Cassettes may no longer be the preferred means of listening to or recording music but I will always want to play my collection and have no desire to transfer them to CD or other format. Thank you Amazon.
I bought these binos to take to Alaska, and used them quite a bit for wildlife viewing during hikes, kayaking, and on the road. They performed very well. Its really the first pair I've owned, so I don't have much to compare to except some that a friend has. My only complaint is that they are a little heavier than I expected. Carrying them around my neck, with a light weight camera, got a bit uncomfortable after awhile. The controls were easy, though, and the image sharp and bright.
I've just got my iPod and have been playing with it non-stop for the last week. This product is a 10! There is currently nothing I don't like about it, it's the easiest, most intuitive, most useful portable music device that I've ever seen. All this and I'm running Windows! I'm using the xPlay (version 5) trial software and have been thrilled at the way the iPod works with Windows. It doesn't automatically sync up w/o iTunes, but I'm not sure that's a disadvantage--I don't think I want my mp3 player to reflect any changes to my hard drive everytime that I sync up--I'd rather select what to add. It's also slower with Windows than with a Mac. A CD takes between 30-45 seconds to download, rather than the 10 seconds that Apple claims. That being said, the time consuming part of the process is burning the MP3s onto your hardrive in the first place, not transfering them. If you are doing something normal like adding three or four albums at a time (rather than changing every song on your iPod) you'll be done in under three minutes. If you have Windows and and have coveted one of these things, go for it! The xPlay system works very well and brings iPod to Windows.
When I used a friends Prostaff binoculars I was impressed with the ease of use and the clarity of the image. Afterall, they were Nikon and I expected as much. When I received my own, the image was good but I had to struggle to get it adjusted. They weren't like the ones I had tried earlier. After four months of struggling, eye fatigue, and occasionally getting double images which I could eventually eliminate by changing the focus and/or making them wider or narrower for my eye, I decided they must be defective.I mailed them to the Nikon repair center and had to call them ten days after they were received to confirm they had actually received them. I expected them to be repaired or replaced under warranty. I learned I was going to have a $20.00 charge even if they were under warranty.The poor communication from the repair center and poor service is making me rethink my support of Nikon. I have purchased several Nikon film cameras, lenses, and binoculars from them and always appreciated their quality. I am rating these low because of their poor service and quality control. These should never have left the factory. I fully expect the replacement to be excellent, but the negative experience from customer "service" is very disappointing.
Well my old Epson Stylus Photo Ex finally died on me and am I glad.The Canon i950 is simply superb and when you look at the cost I believe it is easily the best value photo printer on the market.I printed a photo downloaded from my digital camera without tweaking any settings just to see what the printer was capable of and I was blown away.Used with high-quality photo paper you will not be able to tell the difference between these and 'real' photographs.I nearly forgot, the printer is whisper quiet and plenty fast.I am finally satisifed with the quality I get from my photo printer.Thanks Canon!
Worked for a week and broke. Not reliable at all. Decided to go with a different brand. There is a lack of a smple and reliable boombox in market after all small digital media players have invaded the market.
Okay I have to say that this seller is completely ripping you off if they are charging $140! You can get this camera at Target for $39.99 or at the Adesso website for $42.00! Talk about an unfair mark up!!!!!
You can feel that these RCAs are substantial and for the price you don't have to go with cheapo ones to complement your expensive audio equipment. Spend a few bucks more and you'll likely won't have problems down the road.Personally I think that Monster is overcharging and sometimes really without any basis. But these wires are good and reasonably priced.
Just what I needed in a nice compact package. I was leary of the quality (using a single multi-conductor cable) for VGA, Video, Audio, etc. ; however, I am quite pleased (after testing and comparing with other quality cables).try it ... you'll like it!GMB
WORKS FOR ME THOUGH, AT TH TIME, THATS ALL I NEEDED AND, NO I NEED MORE. DON'T KNOCK IT, IT ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My warrenty expired 1 month and 2 days ago, and Gateway says Tough Luck. It worked great, and then all of a sudden nothing. I have since found quite a few postings online that all sound like the same exact problem I am having, and with the same attitude from Gateway.Go with another brand of computer. My old Dell lasted 7 years with no problems ever, and before that I had a Compaq that lasted about 9 years. Gateway was obviously a bad choice.
Great cable for a great price. Hooked it up to my HDTV 40inch to HD cable box. Only 4 foot model yet long enough to do the job.
This mp3 player is not just an audio device. What I found most useful about it is that it can view text files (at the same time as listening to music, or without music).Why can this be useful? First and foremost, e-books. Second, you can use your player as an address/phonebook and/or repository for any reference data that one needs permanently (what I don't like about yearbook organizers is that you have to re-write all the phone numbers each year ;) ). Use your computer to write up text files and synchronize them regularly with your iAudio. Any information that you use often, you can keep in your mp3-player (for example, I as a law student keep codes there).The rest has already been said by a lot of people (wide support for audio file formats - MP3, OGG, FLAC etc. ... although WMA files sometimes don't play, but anyway I think this format sucks, so I go with the above-mentioned three; long battery life - that is why X5L should be bought, not X5, especially if you are going to use the screen often, which is the case with reading text files; stylish design - although the black paint peels off fast in case you stick you player somewhere where it has to endure much friction). I just thought I should point out the text-reading feature, because for me, it was the main reason I chose this player - and I am happy.
This is what is needed to make the Picture Mate work!..new paper and new ink cartridges..now I can send some of my digital images to friends to keep and show around..
Consistent with several other postings here, my 2 year old Tripp Lite SMART 1000 recently started to randomly shut down too. This is the second Tripp Lite product that I've had this type of problem with (my A/V installer replaced the other one under warranty.) Will be looking for a different brand since these guys obviously have some problems....
Thus far, I can offer up only two caveats: the DVPNC80V's less-than-perfect display and its limited random programming capability. As most of your settings will probably be handled via your monitor (assuming you're using the deck for video and not just audio playback), this isn't really a problem. Even though the onboard display needs to be pretty much at eye level to be seen clearly (as another reviewer noted), it is sufficient.As for random or "shuffle" play -- and this is a big one, in my opinion -- Sony still doesn't get it; how can they produce a multi-disk deck that does so much so well and STILL refuse to offer the option of random play on all five disks??? Once again, you can only shuffle a single bay at a time. Fortunately (for me), I'm using this player primarily for video and SACD audio, without all that much need for random play (I have another changer that fills the bill in that respect). Still...All in all, though, this is quite a remarkable unit -- especially at the price -- and is well worth considering if you're in the market for a "do-it-all" changer. Both sound and picture are superb, with a multitude of options, especially disk compatibility: a terrific value, really.
I combined this switch with theLinksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapterto extend my wireless network to wired devices located in a room other than the one that contains my router. This switch gives me extra ports to connect my Slingbox, Ooma, Blu-Ray player, and television to my home network/internet. Since the device is so simple, there's very little that can go wrong with it.Potential buyers should consider how many devices they want to connect, and then add one or two ports for future devices. Six months ago, I never would have expected to need one Ethernet port, let alone four, in my family room; with changes in technology, you may need to upgrade to a larger workgroup switch sooner than you expect. If you are only worried about Blu-Ray and one or two game consoles, then this switch should be adequate both now and in the near future.Products that can be connected to this switch:ooma Core VoIP Phone System with No Monthly Phone Service BillsSling Media Slingbox PRO-HD SB300-100PlayStation 3 80GBSamsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray PlayerSony Bravia W-Series KDL-52W4100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTVAnd many more.-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
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After bolting the cable to the wall, I attempted to set the combination. In order to choose the combination you want, you use a flat head screw driver to unscrew and loosen the lock so you can rotate the number dials. Then, just tighten it up again. I did this. However, when I went to test out the combination I set, it didn't work! And when I went to unscrew it to reset it, my attempts at unscrewing the cheap screw stripped the head and I was unable to reset it. I called the company and they said they would replace it but only if I sent them the old one. Now I have to spend my time and my money to get a cheap lock replaced. And, based on the other reviews of locks spontaneously changing combinations anyway, I wouldn't be surprised if this happened again.
Being &#34;wired oriented&#34;, I didnt need wireless until I purchased a personal laptop to replace my work laptop when I retired. This item has performed flawlessly and I would recomend it as an easy way to extend a wired home network.
Earbud case for JLab Jbuds, BlackCase keeps earbuds in order safe and clean. This will work for almost any earbuds. The small mesh net keeps small items from falling out
I bought two of these and for the price you cant beat it. I haven't use them yet I'm waiting on my rechargeable batteries and then I'll be ready so for now I will be reading the book and tomorrow the batteries will arrive... Love this flash
Easy to use, with good automatic setting. Enough pre-sets and manual control to let someone who is into slightly arty photos but with little photography knowledge to get interesting shots.Quick shutter turn around and FANTASTIC low-light settings. Ambient light in nightclubs and discos gives decent pictures of people without flash at ISO 3200.
I understand that you shouldn't expect a lot from the radio that lists under $15 but I believe that manufacturer should deliver on the basic functionality. None of the short wave bands works, all you get is a lot of static and some distorted FM transmissions (yes, on SW band). Also, I've noticed that the the frequency bands don't follow standard convention, which could make some of them pretty useless (if they were working).I own several portable AM/FM/SW radios and, although some of them have better SW reception than others, I've never had an item that claims SW coverage but has none.On the positive note, AM/FM seems to be OK.
I've had the player for almost 2 years and haven't had a problem with it yet and it has been put through it's paces. It has ben dropped(numerous times) and transported at least 30-40 times in that time period. granted while it's not in use or being carried it is in the closet in thea box w/ all the packaging. It hoes have its flaws though. You can't fast foward or rewind with out the remote, and to restart the scene you have to skip back a scene and then go foward a scene. Besides those minor inconveinent flaws, this player is the best I've ever operated.
Bought this radio to set it up in a work van. Adjusted modulation and while the radio sounds great with the stock mic it would not work with any of the power or echo mics I have. they changed the board in the radio , While a great radio for the price and good to have spare. Not the big talker it used to be.4 Starsyou can't beat the price..,.conect a ciggarette adapter to it and keep a spare antenna like a mag mount and slap on any vehicle or a friends car for a road trip.
I liked the unit. it is very well built, materials and workmanship are close to perfect, sound quality is also very good. at least more than enough for a car.Mp3 player is quite fast - it takes 2-3 seconds to recognize the disk."Random play" is not really random - the sequence is always the same and very predictable.Controls are convinient, radio reception is also very good.The only issue which is VERY annoing - blue leds highhlighing push-buttons are EXTREMELY bright. there is no way to dim them or swith off. it's hard to drive at the night time with the unit on. I had to make a small black paper cover for it to get rid of this bright light:)
This fan is a great buy for the money. Quiet, and provides very good air flow. You will not go wrong with this fan. Top notch!
it looks good and feels good too, it is much better than the regular pad without the foam or gel pillow.the only problem would be the shape, it looks like it is made for left hand.
Before buying this I had 1 hdmi cable, and it is a pretty good quality one too that came with my Insignia 40 inch LCD. I just got this one in the mail, and compared to the one that came with my tv (which would probably be around 30 bucks brand new at the store) I see no difference in picture quality. For for less than three bucks you really can't go wrong! There is absolutely no excuse not to join the HD revolution!
I love sirius in the car (my gf has s50) and activated a 2nd player for our home. I activated at 2pm and got a signal but it disappeared by 4pm! I only had signal from 2-4 every day and that was with my antenna out on my balcony (and I live on an open beach!) I was ready to cancel, until I saw this antenna on amazon. I received it today and I am not exaggerating when I say, I connected the thing and got a signal within 20 seconds! A full signal! and i have it standing on a windowsil ! the antenna is very lite..adjustable and the base stands alone..I din't have to lean against anything as another poster had written.This thing is amazing! I live in an 18 story building so there is usually alot of interference but this antenna gives a clear signal. Best purchase I've made in a long time
A little pricy but very well made. A good lightweight option for the travel photographer. They make some great other products as well.
it was offered together with the AIR-AP1141N-A-K9 and says that would power up these models.but the fact is that it does nothing at all.later somewhere in the site it say it only works with the following compatibility: Cisco Aironet Series Access Points: 1100 , 1200 , 1220 , 1230so please clear this doubt and i would rate again.
I wanted a spare cord for charging in my car and after reading the reviews I thought this cord would be fine.When I first plugged it into my car adapter, I heard the phone begin to charge, but it wouldn't hold. Tried a number of times, but it would not connect. The fit is very tight into phone. Also the plastic sleeve/collar around the pin came loose. It did not work at my computer either. Sending it back today.
I have Three for my home network. I love Trackman Wheels.Great for gaming and non-gaming.
Original 615n had bit the dust; apparently they had a common problem with just breaking down. Was able to easily take out the old broken 615n, slide the replacement 620n in, and poof, worked like a charm. Just had to set the IP on the printer. All in all took about 4 minutes to do. The 620n has been working great for a month or so. Thumbs up.
The picture and description of the product ofered was model D915BPLL mainboard but the seller sent us a D915PCY/D915GRF which is a lower class motherboard. The PBL has Intel High Definition 8-Channel (7.1) Audio SUbsystem and the PCY doesnt. The PBL has a IEEE-1394a controller and the PCY doesnt. The PBL has a LAN conection the PCY doesnt. The PBL has a Ieee-1394 port and the PCY doesnt. The PBL has 2 front panel ieee-1394 conector and the PCY doesnt. Those things and many others make it a low class motherboard and is not fair that they offer one board and send a cheaper one.
This cable works great and allows us to watch DVD movies through the street pilot.
Excellent product for the price.Very heavy tweeters,Brings like 3 diferent ways of installation. I have conected to an 100rms amplifier and sounds awsome. I recomend they if you like Hi sound but you are not in a competition. For heavy audio users.
Authentic memory and works in my Garmin, Samsung phone, and EOS camera. Can't go wrong with this chip sold buy Digital Media Source. Will buy again from this seller.
HP IS THE BEST!!!! They kick!!! No problems, great software, awesome price. Great tech support. Can't ask for any more!
I purchased a pair of corsair XMS2 in the same capacity as these a year ago but decided to go with the OCZ GOLD because of the price this time. I purchased these and they seem to execute apps and programs a slight bit faster than the Corsair's not to mention they look alot nicer through my case window especilally how the blue led's glisten off the gold plated heat spreads... If you want a cheap upgrade to give your PC a boost in performance, you cant go wrong with these.. Amazon Prime Fast Shipping is awesome! Well worth the annual fee!System: ASUS M4A785-M AMD785G HDMI MATX, AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition Deneb 3.0GHz AM2+ 125W Quad-Core, 4GB OCZ GX Gold DDR2, Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB, WinXP PRO32...
easy set-up...plays ok thru conventional monitor..remote not easy to use...similar pricing @ local electronic stores...
This router worked pretty well for me for the first three or four months that I had it, but I started having connectivity problems after that. I left it with my girlfriend while I was out of the country for six months but she never really got it set up right. When I got home and set it back up, I had major wireless connectivity problems - with my laptop on my desk two feet from the router, it would take five minutes for the router to assign an IP, and then it would drop the connection. I've now replaced the Barricade with a Netgear and my only complaint after three months is that secured sites sometimes have a lot of lag, which was true with the old router anyway. I thought SMC was a reputable brand but both this product and the older version my father has have been unimpressive for wireless use. I won't be buying another SMC in the future unless it's really throwaway cheap.
Useful hub but beware it does not have a long life -- the last one I had only lasted a few years. But fortunately they are cheap.
This is really a great camera! I've had it since 04' & its still perfect!
I went with what was supposedly a printer that came with everything. I have tried to install on 2 different computers, I continue to get the error message about settings and drivers not installed properly. Waste of my money since i have not printed one page.Should have been honest on age (ink says bought 8/23/080 of printer. Boxed poorly had peanuts coming out 3 sides.
This Hard Drive is good for a short time but it goes through a break down after a certain amount of space is used
These are my first ever headphone purchase yet (yes - all I used before these were the stock headphones you get with MP3 Players). And IMHO, paying upwards of $300 for a pair of headphones is outrageous - I would never do that. And I grabbed these for under $50 during one of the GB deals. What I am getting at here is that I am no expert in quality headphones... well, not an expert yet. So please keep that in mind before taking my review of these E2Cs seriously. Now for the actual review...Pros:-These headphones do block the noise.-These (or any such noise blocking headphones) are a must if your travel the NY city subway regularlyCons:-The sound quality is not any better than my stock creative headphones-Because of their ear-plugging design, they really are uncomfortable.After listening to it for about 30 min, it really starts to itch. I have had them for about 3 months and I still havent gotten used to them. I dont think I ever will. Now I dont use them regularly and I plan to use them only when I really need to block out external noise (subways, in-flight etc). Besides, I find my stock creative ear-buds crispier at times.
It takes terrible pictures inside. It's even worse outside. Get ready to spend money on batteries because they will constantly run out. I would not recommend spending $10 on this camera.
I received this as a gift to replace the under the counter tape player in my kitchen. I wish I had my tape player back. You can't see the clock unless you are on top of it, and I cannot, no matter what I do, get a radio station tuned in. The only thing that works good on this product is the timer. It is loud when it goes off and easy to set. I will be replacing this very soon.
This product is excellent. It is inexpensive compared to my original wireless mouse. No setup, other than plugging it into the USBport, is required. I highly recommend it.
The Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi is a great entry-level digital SLR which improves on its predecessor in many respects. It has higher resolution without compromising noise levels, a wide variety of anti-dust features, a bigger screen which doubles-up for detailed shooting information, the AF system of its bigger brother and fast overall handling.The only thing that's missing is a cheap lens bundle with Image Stabilisation. This will undoubtedly have potential buyers carefully weighing it up!Owners of the original EOS 300D / Digital Rebel who avoided the 350D / XT will find it hard to resist the new 400D / XTi. Upgrading will get them a smaller and lighter body with much faster startup, along with a considerably higher resolution sensor, bigger screen, improved AF and anti-dust capabilities. They're all big step-ups and well worth making the move!!I would recommend this camera for all amateur photographers like me!! :)
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Good value for a fair price. I'm using them in the den as part of a small surround sound system; and for this application, they're just right. Might also be good in a dorm situation where they limit the "loudness". As expected, good JBL quality; and, the birch wood cabinet conveys a bit of a "coolness" factor and blends well with most any decor. Obviously, the dynamic response is short on the highs/lows...but no distortion, clipping, or "off" resonance factors noted. Have them mated to a small onkyo a/v 5.1; and would suggest that, if you had to make a choice- the money you save with these speakers should similarily be deployed into the amp. Be advised you may prefer banana speaker-wire clips to install.
I was looking for a thermos that would hold a pot of coffee and keep it hot all day. I have a fishing buddy, that has one and we wait to drink his coffee last as it stays hot longer. I am very happy with this thermos and am looking forward to many fishing trips in the winter with hot coffee at the end of the day.
Great cable. I should had bought two of them. Love the side of it. But maybe they can make it longer.
The thing broke as soon as I touched it but hell the cord still works for syncing my ipod and this cord sells on apple for 20-25 dollars and this is 1 cent!!
I was hesitant to buy this TV when I read the reviews about the buzzing sound. When the TV arrived, I was sure to unpack it with the delivery guy still here and plug it in to see if it really buzzed as loud as some people said it did. I did hear a slight buzzing noise, but it definitely isn't anything that interferes with the audio of the TV. My friends who have seen the TV didn't even notice the noise until I pointed it out. The HD picture on the TV is WONDERFUL! Friends and family call me everytime there is a big game on and beg to come over and watch it on this wonderful TV! The only problem that I had was with the delivery company. All large TVs from Amazon are sent "white glove" through Eagle. Only 1 guy showed up to deliver this huge TV and he didn't even know it was supposed to be white glove. I had to help him bring it into the house and unpack it. I'm not sure what extra value this is over standard delivery other than they do call you before hand to ensure that you will be home.
I am so sick of everyone saying "I can't get it to work, and I'm a smart person". It's disgusting. Buy "iPods and iTunes for Dummies", and all of your problems are solved. I'm 13, and I used my common sense to buy a book that could help me WITH my iPod. This product works very well and I strong encourage you to buy this product. Anyone with a brain and the money to buy an iPod should buy it, and don't forget the book (It helps!!)A Happy Customer and A Disgusted Reader (of the dumb people's reviews) ^_^
The cassette deck is great, very good quality, 5-year warranty (can't beat that!), great price. The only thing that bugged me was that online it says that it is 14.2''W x 5''H x 9.7''D. That is incorrect. It is actually 16.8" W. I was unable to make it fit in the space I had originally planned it for.
This was a gift and it was very well received by the recipient as well as the rest of the family. This was a pleasant addition to our kitchen. Our kitchen is the heart of the house and we spend lots of time together cooking, creating, etc. To have Holiday Music and various other music in our kitchen is wonderful and we cannot understand why we waited so long to get one of these. Some family members had been asking for one of these for many years. There has not been one day that has gone by where we have not had the Radio/CD/MP3 player going while we create. We are very pleased.
I BOUGHT A PACIFIC DIGITAL EXTERNAL CD BURNER FROM AN INTERNET SELLER. IT CAME BRAND NEW IN A SEALED BOX WITH ALL THE WARRANTY CARDS AND EVERYTHING. I AM HAVING TROUBLE INSTALLING IT SO I CALLED PACIFIC DIGITAL SEVERAL TIMES FOR HELP ONLY TO GET VOICEMAIL. MY EMAILS WERE NEVER ANSWERED EITHER. WHEN I FINALLY GOT THROUGH THEY TOLD ME I COULDN'T GET SUPPORT BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT FROM AN &quot;UNAUTHORIZED SELLER!!THAT IS UNCONSCIONABLE!!! THIS COMPANY WILL BE OUT OF BUSINESS SOON BECAUSE THEY DO NOT STAND BY WHAT THEY SELL.
First off, let me say that I work as a Network Engineer. I previously used a Netgear hub in my home and have been very pleased with it. When this switch/router became available, I decided it was time to pick it up to share my cable modem with my wife's computer.When the router arrived, I was disappointed to find that I can not change the WAN MAC address. I can only specify factory default *OR* spoof the MAC address of a card that ATT already has the MAC address for. Because I wanted to upgrade to a 10/100 NIC from my 10 NIC that ATT had on file, I was left with no choice but to call ATT and give them the MAC address of the router. I could have saved time if the router would have just let me change the MAC address to the one ATT had on file. After an hour of getting ATT to change the MAC and waiting for the settings to take place, I was finally able to boot off of the router's MAC address DHCP.I am returning this router back to Amazon after a week of use. This router appears to be working fine when I surf the web and, then, all of the sudden drops http request packets. I'll request a web page and it will just 'freeze'. I know it's the router because the ISP light on my cable modem is still lit *AND* I can still instant message with friends and play games online while the router refuses to forward http requests. The only way to fix the router is either to: (1) reboot it through telnet or (2) unplug it. I have to do this at least 10 times a day. I have upgraded to the latest firmware (April 13th) and it didn't solve this problem. I'm sorry to say that this router is useless to me and it seems that I am the exception based on other reviews.Tonight, I reluctantly ordered the comparable Linksys. I can only hope it works better.
The product works better than the Magellan product I tried last summer. However, the mounting bracket broke and it has taken over two months to get a commitment for TomTom to replace it. Until recently they did not have a published US support phone number. Now they do (it is 866.486.6866).It is very good in open areas, but in a city with many tall buildings (like New York), it (and every other GPS I have tried) gets very confused.When restarted in a new location (i.e. when you take a plane trip and turn in back on in your rental car) it can take several minutes to figure out where it is.All in all, it provides clear voice instructions and is great when you are someplace with a lot of freeways (like LA).More frequent updates would be appreciated, as would Macintosh support.The bluetooth stuff is not ready for prime time.
I add my endorsement to the overall favorable reviews for this compact wireless keyboard. My initial reservation was the price, which is on the high side compared to other wireless units. However the unit is very light and compact, combines a keyboard and mouse (via a touchpad, and works flawlessly. The touchpad works very well and is adjustable. The unit does go to sleep somewhat quicker than I would expect, but tapping the spacebar woke it up immediately, and it never lost sync. All the keyboard functions work as they would for a wired keyboard, unlike a trackball wireles unit I purchased earler. The unit is reasonably sturdy. If you have the budget for this unit you will not be disappointed.
Hi I tell to everything people that see this motherboard.This motherboard is the best because is comparate with the pentium IIII at 2,2 ghz.
This is a wonderful lens. Well worth the money. The senior portraits I took came out beautifully. Works great for outdoor shots!
I received my order on time and in good condition. I brought it as a gift for my husband and he loves it!!!
Previously i bought one DC/AC Inverter, it is peak Current is 15A (No one mention about Current), and I connect into my car for long Trip, and i lost the Car Fuse because CAR FUSE also 15A. So i bought APC PNOTEAC150 150 Watt DC/AC Inverter, it is 12A and it works great.
We've had this same fireplace for seven years and used it regularly for many wonderful evenings sitting around the fire. It can be used to make an enclosed, controlled roaring fire, or using just a few twigs and small logs makes for a short but pleasant fire. It has sat out in the weather uncovered (So. Calif. coast) and held up well, but finally it was time to replace it. We previously bought it locally but this time could not find it so ordered it from Amazon. It arrived quickly, but as so many others have stated, the box was banged up, had lots of added tape, and inside parts were dented, paint chipped, etc. So my rating is a 5 star for the product, but a 1 star for the packaging. I will be calling the company to let them know because it really is an excellent fireplace and just needs some protective padding in the box.
This cable worked for a little while, but it was still insert remove insert remove insert remove until it caught the signal.I sent it back and purchased the "Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable With Ethernet" instead, and that works like a charm.Avoid!
I purchased this camera a few days ago. The picture quality is very poor and the camera stoped working after 3 days. I figured out the camera is actually a Chinese brand relabeled with a Kodak name. Be careful. Stick with a Sony or OLympus.
I have looked at all the HDTV Plasma in 42&quot;. This is the best model out there. The picture looks crystal clear, the colors look natural, and the image is very bright. J&amp;R has this model next to the more expensive Sony Wega Plasma. If you have seen those two TV's side-by-side, you wouldn't pay $1000 more for the Sony Wega model.
I was really disappointed when I got these headphones. They are not bass-enhancing at all. Sound quality is weak. The earbuds are also freakishly large, they did not fit comfortably in my ears (I'm a petite girl, if that means anything). The material on the earbuds is cheap and squishy, which is a pretty accurate indication that the sound quality is on the same par. I would not recommend these at all, and I returned them. I'm going to stick with my Sony MDREX36V. These headphones cannot compare to my old Sony MDREX36V.
This is a camera that you dont know what its capable of until you use it. Clear pictures and an easy to use camera is all i needed and i got it.
Since this is my first GPS, I really have no way to compare whether this GPS is "better" than others. I can only describe my experiences with it.I first used the GPS locally (southeastern PA) to test it out since I had an upcoming trip to VT where I planned to really use it. I wanted to make sure I'd know how to use the controls. I used the GPS while taking public transit to see what it would say the best route was. I also used it while walking near my home and Philly to see if it knew small local streets. The GPS performed well (detouring whenever I went in unexpected directions) during these tests. There are settings to change your mode of transport to bike, bus, car/truck, foot, etc. and I used many of these modes. I never encountered any streets that weren't known and this surprised me since these maps are from 2006 and there is tons of construction. Speaking of which, that was one of my complaints: that 2006 maps are included with a late 2007 sold product. I think it should have the maps of the year it is sold in.Then came my trip to VT which I pre-mapped using Google on the way up thinking I'd see if the GPS agreed with the route I took. I had dragged my Google Map directions so that I could avoid the interstate routes that went through NJ. My route was PA->NY->VT on the way up. The Google map directions got me confused around the NY/VT border with some road names I couldn't find, but the GPS led me the rest of the way to Stowe, VT. I had absolutely no problems; I did not get lost once using the route the Nuvi 370 told me to take, even when I accidentally missed a turn and the route changed. Incidentally, it takes about 10-30 seconds to recalculate routes and I was pleased with that. In fact, the only slow point is when I first turned on the Nuvi and it took as long as 3 minutes to "acquire satellites."I then used the Nuvi around Stowe and found pretty much everything I punched in, including some not-so-run-of-mill places I wanted to visit. Some of the roads were dirt roads, but they were considered finished (just sort of backwoods, which seemed typical near some of the hiking spots I went to). The Nuvi did fail in finding Mt. Elsmore State Park since it took me to someone's house in the woods. It was definitely not a ranger station or park office. That was it's only failure.Coming home I allowed the GPS to completely figure my route. I had previously set the GPS for "shortest distance," but once I changed it to "fastest route" it put me back on interstates, which is where I wanted to be after all of those one-lane (in each direction) VT roads. Another small problem I had was the Nuvi's insistence on calling road name changes "turns", which sometimes caused me to wonder whether I missed something. I realized that all I really did was change roads so from then on I ignored the word "turn" if I saw I was not supposed to physically turn. Also, I never used the sound so I was going strictly by looking at the GPS. I prefer listening to music so I figured I might not hear the turns anyway. I used the mileage to each turn to remember to change directions or roads.If you click the bottom left of the screen (Expected Arrival Time when you're routing), you can get a view of the trip information like fastest and average speeds as well as mileage and total time. Clicking the top where the current routing info is (like the road you are on and the very next upcoming turn) lets you see quite a few more steps in the future, which I also found useful.All in all, I believe this GPS (which I bought here on Amazon) was well worth the money even though the maps are old-ish, the travel kit and languages come separately, the warm-up time is a little long, and I could not get it to stick to the dash (I placed it in the driver's cup holder instead since the dash of my car is too slanted to reach). I will be using my Nuvi 370 often.
The jury is still out on this antenna. I still cannot pick up any HD stations. I am over fifty miles from any transmitters. I have gotten new cable and increased height.I may just be in a low area.I will continue experimenting.
This photo frame is unbelievable. I had been searching for a frame in the $120 price range for my grandparents, but was not satisfied with the screen resolution or the ease of use. I anted up for this one and it was 100% worth it. Among the features that I love:-On Screen Navigation-Drag & Drop photos with a USB cable-Auto-orientation of pictures-Pictures do not "stretch to fit" and end up distorted like some other frames-The on/off timer-- I have it set to turn on at 7:45 am and turn off at 10:30 pm-It holds about 80 photos without a memory card, but has the ability to use an additional memory card for more capacity.-The clarity of the phots are unbelievable.-It's sturdy. I dropped it when loading photos and it didn't break.I highly recommend this if you are in the market.
I bought this Camera in October of 2004- when the product was first released. I have had zero problems with it, and have nothing but the best things to say about it's photo capabilities.I think that this is the best balance of quality for the price. Besides, you don't need more than 7.1 mp for any photography. If I shot photos in the full 7.1 mp I could make life size posters!The true test for this camera (to me) was when I went on vacation up the California coast. I shot the most amazing pictures in Big Sur. The detail was exquisite, and the color was amazing. Since I have purchased this camera, my PhotoShop days have been over. I never have to adjust the color of any shot I take, and that is why I love this camera so much.If you are looking for a camera that has the capabilities of an SLR without the size of an SLR, this is definitely the one to get.
Bottom line, computer-side software is the major issue. It's very buggy and not very user-friendly. I consider myself a techie, and it took me some time to get used to the software interface because of all the bugs it has and finding work-arounds. It's like the software puts you in handcuffs then expects you to have no problems using it.Annoying bugs (I've found so far) include:1. multiple syncs to add new music to Zune. Example: download an .mp3, add that .mp3 to music folder, sync Zune, no new .mp3 added to Zune. I usually have to select the "Sync Content" tab and drag/drop the new .mp3 for it to sync and add my new .mp3 to the Zune.2. won't play .mp3s through computer. Open up the software, click on the Zune song library, select song, click the "Play" button on the bottom of the screen, software will populate a list of 100+ songs, none of them being the one I wanted to play. Even then, the songs do not play either through the computer or the Zune headphones.3. won't play .mp3s on computer! Sync Zune, go to Library/My Songs, select song, you won't be able to Play it through the Zune software.4. Appoint just one folder for "sync folder," erase Zune, resync Zune, Zune will search entire computer for music instead of just searching that one folder, even adding music from folders that you specifically place on "ignore."5. Connect Zune to an "other than main" computer with Zune software. Zune software will ask you if you want to make that Zune the default Zune for that computer, if you do, it erases all information on the Zune (huh??).**Note, I feel these are general bugs that many other users might also be experiencing. Not all users might experience these same problems, mostly because the software it can break any number of ways, hence you can have have any number of bugs that do any number of different things. (translation: don't trust the software!!!!)General things I don't like about the Zune:1. 30 gigs of storage and you can't use any of it to store files other than music/video/pictures. The Zune has huge potential for data storage, or even having its own operating system, all wasted.2. Accessories are way overpriced for offering nothing valuable. See my "Zune Dock" review. It seems like you also have to buy everything separately, too.3. Watching videos dramatically reduces battery life due to really bright screen (see #5 for why this is a bad feature).4. Lack of good accessories in general. Car stereos can now play iPods directly, you'll have to wait for this feature with Zunes, along with other "good" accessories like a dock with speakers. ;)5. No A/C power. It's totally dependent upon your sync cable hooking into a computer's USB drive, which means you have to turn on your computer just to recharge your Zune. PG&E; must have brokered that deal. I've also had issues with leaving the Zune in the dock, turning off my computer at night, and the Zune's battery will be totally drained by morning.6. Wi-Fi doesn't access local wireless networks, or even computers with wireless network cards. Another one that should have been a no-brainer.Things that would make the Zune better:1. Built-in speakers so you can pull the headphones out and let a bunch of people listen to it (see: Sony PSP)2. longer battery life in general3. A/C outlet for charging batteries (Again, this should have been a no-brainer, but Microsoft decided to follow Apple's bad example).4. And of course: BETTER SOFTWARE! The computer-side software is what kills this product. Fortunately that can be fixed (and hopefully will be soon).3 stars, simply because when you have the music on it, it works, and the video playback is way better than any other product out there.
For the money, considering you get a fast state of the art computer with a gorgeous screen in a small form factor COMPLETE with all the software you need to manage your life and have fun, it beats a PC hands down.However, I would suggest you look at the model one step up that has the single DIMM allowing you to add another 512MB (any modern OS needs at least one gig of RAM) and has a separate video card versus the on-board, RAM using video that this one has.
the sleeve came in handy during rainy days in Alaska keeping my camera dry. was a little too bulky at first but I cut it down to a more manageable size without any problem!
Transmitting from inside the house to the backyard, for a distance of about 35 feet did not work well. The audio was noisy and intermittent.Even with a good connection the sound quality is not very good. There are other solutions for wireless audio that I have tried and they work much better.
I've been using mine for about a month now. It works great under heavy use. I frequently need to transfer alot of files between alot of computers. Many of the computers have narrow or hard to reach USB ports. Previously I've had to carry around a USB extension cable just so I could attach a thumb drive or external HD into some of these ports. The built-in USB connector on the Lacie Carte Orange is small enough that I no longer need to do that. It fits into all of the recessed or narrow USB ports that I've tried without problem. Some of the reviews I saw on this before buying said the USB connector looked fragile and might break over time. I don't know about long term durability, but so far it seems stronger than it looks. I've had no problem plugging it in and letting it hang from the USB connector without support.As far as regular use goes, it works well, it's fast and I haven't had any errors or lost files yet B"EH.I'm very happy using this, at least until the Lacie Cart Orange 12GB comes along :)
I have Logitech mx500 &amp; used other mx series mouse (310, click plus etc) what make this mouse apart is scroll wheel. First of all feel is smooth &amp; totally mute while scrolling. It has 2 additional buttons for back &amp; forward. Tilt wheel is good feature too. You have to configure properly while installing Intellimouse 5 software. (Install without problem on windows 2000). Yeah make sure you select &quot;Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer with Tilt-Wheel&quot; name during installation. I bought it for $26 sale price at near by store.
This unit are very comfortable to use for many hours and provide a excellent sound quality, most of time. The wireless range is good for small houses or apartments. The charge base is amazing and works perfectly.The only problem I found that with it, is that frequently i hear interference noise, but it's probably caused by some other devices working at the same frequency.
Have had the camera for over a week and have taken many pictures with it. The photo quality is great!! The only problem I see with it so far is that the adobe software that comes with it is very confusing and the instructions are nonexistant. I went as far as to uninstall all the adobe and just use my printer photo software to view and edit. The adobe software also eats up so much of your computer's memory, I can not run it properly. If you are going to use a cardreader instead of direct input from the camera, the kodak software is useless. I am trying to get info from kodak to see if their software is usable with the reader&quot;sandisk&quot;. All in all the camera is the best one I tried and I tried many of them...
This seems like a nice case until you start putting the DVD's in. After about 30 they pinch together so much at the back you cannot easily close the case to zip it. I did get 36 in there but I had to squeeze it together so hard I was afraid of damaging the DVD's. I'm sure they would warp if I left it closed that way. Amazon was great of course and refunded my money.
Took about 30 minutes to get it to work with no help from d-link help line( they may call back today). I ran it with a linksys router and am walking all around my house with full strength. This is how computing should be. I don't see any slow down with my laptop over the wired lan card. I highly recomend this product after researching and pricing differant systems this was the best bang for the buck...
The Sony VRD-MC1 worked as advertised for me. Converting my video tapes to DVD without a computer was very straight forward. I was also able to use the device as a regular DVD/CD burner when connecting to the USB port of a computer. Additonal notes:- This device works under Mac OS X as well! (The Nero software is Windows only.)- Firewire connection is indeed only for camcorder (can't connect to computer this way)- DVD movies created will not playback well (if at all) on older DVD players!!!- Device has NO video/audio out options for connecting directly to a TV monitor- Device lacks a way of automatically turning on to record a TV show
Amazon is apparently lumping the reviews for all the different sizes together. I wish they wouldn't do that, since size matters, at least when you're talking about camera bags. Anyways, this review is for the 200.I like this bag, and use it a lot. It's very solidly built. The thick padding makes it rather rigid. You feel your gear is protected, but it also makes it hard to stuff things in, as you might with a backpack or duffle.I would agree with the reviewers who say this bag is not ideal for women. (And I am not particularly well-endowed.) However, I never wear it with the bag in back and the strap across my body. While shooting, I wear it with the bag in front (kind of like a baby carrier). Otherwise, I just put the strap over one shoulder. It doesn't balance well that way on its own, but if you clip the waist strap to the main strap (but not around your waist), you can adjust it so it balances nicely on your shoulder.I carry one camera body in this, along with two lenses (on normal, one zoom). I also have some filters, extra batteries and memory cards, hoods for the lenses, and some personal gear (sunglasses, wallet, etc.). It just barely fits. If you have much more than that, you should probably buy the next larger size, since as mentioned previously, this isn't a bag you can overstuff much.It's a well designed, neat-looking bag, but I wish it were a little more accommodating. There are straps on the outside for a tripod or something, but no webbing to hold a jacket, or pockets that can hold a water bottle, map, or manual. And for flying, I would probably prefer a larger bag that could hold a laptop as well.I would buy this again, though. It's a good size for a trip to the ballpark and things like that.
Bought this to run a couple of ide dvd drives; it only works for hard drives.
It performs as claimed and is very comfortable.I'd tell friends to buy one. I own three Sennheiser head sets and I like all three.
The Bushnell Yardage Pro Legend is the waterproof version of the Scout. It is a solid feeling unit with excellent sensitivity. I was able to range on a pencil-sized twig at 60yds. and a 6&quot; fence post at 250yds. IN THE OPEN. Unfortunately, this sensitivity seems to be a disadvantage in the woods! I could not get a reading on a 16&quot; tree at 50yds. because there were some unseen (by me) twigs between me and the tree. The zip mode only works for &gt;150yds. and in fairly open terrain. I will be returning this unit. The Nikon 400 works better in the woods.
I purchased this set the week it was relesed. I originally planned on buying a $400 pair of Pioneer cordless Dolby digital surround headphones but I decided to go with these. Having never owned a pair of headphones that simulated surround effects I do not have a point of reference by which to judge the Thrustmasters. I wanted something like this primarily for late night Xbox sessions. SO for me the most important thing was the quality of audio and surround effect. I will say this, having played Halo 2, Men of Valor, Brothers in Arms, and numerous other Xbox titles with the Thrustmasters I really like the way they sound. The simulated surround effects are really good. Nice bass effects as well. As good as I would expect from headphones that is. Much, much better than standard stereo. So for that alone it is worth the price.My complaint is with the decoder unit. I dont know why it is so bloody small. Its called portable. Indeed it is. The little decoder box is quite small and comes with a leather protective pouch. My question is WHY? Its not like your going to be using this on the road. The problem I have with the size of the decoder box is its controls. The power on/off switch is very tight. Too much pressure is required to turn on and off. The volume switch is a wheel type switch that turns up to increase and down to decrease. It is not always responsive and it is so small its a real pain to have to adjust. Another problem I have with this layout is the way it is patched into a particular system. If you want Dolby Digital sound effects then you have to have a Optical audio input on your game machine or Dvd player. You can use standard RCA type red/white plugs but you will get analog only. All the needed adapters are included so that is nice. But the way it works is, you plug one end of the digital Optical audio adapter(or analog RCA plugs) into the Xbox,DVD, PS2 whatever. The other end plugs directly into the top of the tiny decoder unit. From the bottom of the decoder unit extends the input for the headphones with 2 inputs. It is nice to have 2 inputs available so if your playing a game of double both can hear(the decoder is responsible for the surround effects so any pair of headhones will work). The pair of headphones themselves then plug into the decoder unit. The problem is that the length of the Digital Optical adapter is much less than the length of the headphone cord. the decoder unit will be located much closer to the Gaming unit/dvd the farther away you are. So unless you are sitting right in front of the TV, if by some chance you are sitting on a couch across the room from the TV and decoder unit, you will find yourself having to get up from your comfortable position everytime you need to adjust the sound, hit mute, or because depending on the game sometimes, quite often with some games, the sound drops completely so you have to turn the unit off then back on. In other words, its a complete drag to have to get up over and over again to adjust volume or whatever. Why couldnt the decoder be a larger base unit with a remote of some sort. Also because the rechargable battery life is a joke. Less than 2 hours you will need an extra outlet to keep the decoder plugged in. I dont mind this but be prepared.The headphones themsleves are very comfortable and I like them a great deal. Like I stated earlier, from my untrained ears point of view, they sound great and are very comfortable for extended gaming sessions.So despite my frustration with the design of this set, due to the high quality of the simulated surround effects, and because I use this set exclusively for late night video gaming only I would recommend the Thrustmasters for those with the same needs.I will say, that in the middle of an Xbox live session of Halo 2 or in a single player level of Brothers in Arms with the volume turned way up it is easy to overlook and forget the frustrating aspects of its design because the sound is so amazing. YOu hear audio details you could never hear over small tv speakers and sometimes wont even hear over a traditional surround system.One example. I was in a match of 1 on 1 in Halo 2 on Xbox Live. It was quite intense. It was a 5 minute round and we each had one kill. I was crouching and sneaking around trying to find him before he found me. I did not have the communicator on for the obvious reason that it wouldnt work with the phones. I had the volume nearly maxed out. The sound details were both amazing and suspensful. I admit that for the last 2 minutes of the game I was camping out at my favorite hiding spot, affraid to move. I heard background noises that I had not heard before. There was almost dead silence as time had nearly run out. It looked like it would end in a tie. I decided to peak around the corner once more and when I did out of nowhere the silence was shattered by the booming report from his .50 sniper rifle. He got me. The sound of the rifle was so loud and so unexpected, I swear I really did jump from suprise and I almost squeeled like a girl. I probably wet myself as well. It scared the living crap out of me. It was awesome.
It must be the style of the soft plastic on the actual buds that go in the ear that works so well to keep out surrounding noise. These are great for that! The sound is excellent for earbuds.The packaging sucks because it has protect during shipping. I wish someone would invent another safe packaging system. It took forever to get into it!
I hooked up to my mac mini 0SX10.4 it hooked up easily but when the computer went to sleep it would not wake up using my mouse ,I tried hooking up about ten different times unsuccessfully. real bummer because I really like the feel and portability of the m-60. I'am going back to my wireless intellimouse which has a dongle . My original idea was to eliminate all dongles. Ted
Dont bother purchasing this unless you plan on replacing the antenna. I live on a 3rd story apartment building luckily facing east where there is a bunch of trees. I get spotty reception that drives be insane. So I bought the Terk SIR6 Outdoor Home Antenna (which you can find here too) and I'm hoping it will improve the reception
We used this right-angle plug to run a short, unobtrusive extension from the socket above our kitchen counter to our toaster and it works perfectly.
I used to have an EPSON inkjet but one day decided to get rid of it and get this laser printer, I don't print a lot but from time to time I print some stuff and you won't believe the toner life... I'm using it almost 1 year now and I'm still on it's original toner.... a must have printer for home use... it's amazing... although I don't need the FAX thing... but I use it as a printer/scanner/copier...
I had been burned by SONY several times in the past. For me, SONY was just another four letter word that started with "S". This Walkman, however, is great! Batteries last a long, long time. Unit is easy to operate. Sounds great. Inexpensive to buy! Easy to tune to stations while walking. Great for audio-book listening. Go for it!
WAY BETTER THAN BUILT-IN FLASH.LETS YOU BOUNCE FLASH AT MULTIPLE ANGLES.SUPER EASY TO USE.GREAT PRODUCT FOR NIKON D90!
I BOUGHT THIS CD PLAYER,,THEN I LISTENED TO IT FOR LESS THEN AN HOUR, THE NEXT DAY I TURNED IT ON, AND IT DIDN'T WORK!!! OH AND ANOTHER THING, THEY CALL THOSE HEADPHONES &quot;STYLISH&quot; THEY ARE JUNK!! AFTER 30 MINUTES YOUR EARS ARE KILLING, AND YOU CANNOT LAY DOWN WHEN YOU ARE WEARING THEM. IT IS ALSO VERY DISCRIMINATORY AGAINST WOMEN WITH LONG HAIR BECAUSE THEY DONT WORK UNLESS YOUR HAIR IS IN A PONYTAIL!!!! SONY IS JERKS AND NEVER BUY FROM THEM!!!
I bought these for my mother since her old Sansa headphones kept falling out of her ears. Since she goes outside a lot, I thought moderately priced headphones should do the trick as long as they provide sound isolation. This is good bang for the buck.Pros-The design is pretty cool (a little gimmicky, but different)-The bass can be overpowering at times, but it's pretty great with Hip-Hop/Pop/Rock music.-The buds are VERY comfortableCons-The mids and lows are a little washed out but it won't be enough for you to throw these away-The cord quality concerns me because it isn't really durable (so buyer beware)-The cord should be a tad longerAll in all, good product especially for the price. Highly recommended for people that workout a lot like my mom.
I own a Samsung 40" 1080p lcd and was running the Sony DVPNS75H Single Disc Upscaling DVD Player on it for a few months. I decided to purchase this unit so that I could take advantage of the 1080p. Some of the pluses for this unit: HDMI cable (saves you at least $30 or more); nice black finish (not grey) with cool blue lights when on; comes wrapped in a reusable sock-like cover unlike other electronics that come wrapped in plastic; cool styling; and nice small drawer to hold the dvd.Cons? I can't really tell the difference between the upscaling job of the Sony and this one, and I'm pretty damn picky. This unit does do a good job, don't get me wrong. I just think there is either no difference or that the difference is so subtle that its not noticable. Unless you must have this unit, save yourself $100 and get the Sony. The other con would be probably only my taste: the remote looks like something out of Star Trek... the old one at that.I'm not returning it, I was just a little disappointed.
I installed this along with a JVC double din headunit to be installed with my factory Bose amplified speakers in my 1998 Nissan Maxima. I bought this hoping to eliminate a turn-on/off pop and low volume levels I was experiencing with a direct connection via the JVC radio's harness to the car. This wired right in between the two harnesses and I didn't really need to adjust the levels much. The sound quality, volume and overall sound improved immensely. Also, I fully eliminated any turn-on/off popping sounds.If you are putting in an aftermarket radio into a factory amplified system like Bose, Infinity, etc....this would most likely benefit you. This product is actually recommended by other big car audio sellers as a solution for integrating aftermarket radios with factory systems, especially Bose; however I found the best price on the unit here on Amazon.Some big box stores will try to tell you that you cannot put an aftermarket radio into a Bose equipped car without replacing EVERYTHING, like amps/speakers, running wires, etc..... For the majority of cars on the road this is NOT true. Either research your vehicle through vehicle-specific forums online to find out how to get it to work, or contact an EXPERIENCED audio shop that knows what they are doing. They will probably put in something like this to make it work.Couldn't be happier with this solution!
So this is pretty cheap but does the job I suppose. It does help with the sky exposure on landscape shots.I thought it would be glass, but is actually plexiglass. So it bends which might make it less likely to break, but I expect it will get scratched up over time since plastic will scratch more easily. The images are ok, I'm not a pixel peeper, but I don't notice a major loss of quality.
I was hesitant to buy the router as there were a lot of reviews on Amazon that mentioned that the unit was hard to setup or that a lot of contact with customer support was necessary. I found none of those statements to be true. From the time I opened the box to the time the router was up and running was less than 10 minutes. The software that comes with the router was extremely easy to use and my laptop and Kindle had no issues finding the new wireless connection and logging right on. I'm receiving an excellent signal from anywhere in the house and the amount of walls or floors that the signal travels through does not degrade its strength at all. I would to recommend this router to anyone looking for ease of installation and a reliable connection.
We were nervous about buying such an inexpensive cable when there are so many overly priced cables out there but they work fantastically.
Bought in 2007, I still use it today, takes great pictures very sturdy and reliable camera. Highly recommended, cant go wrong wit ha Sony.
I cant tell you how excited I was to get this Zune. I stinken love it! It hold a lot more then an ipod and its a whole lot cheaper! The only proble Ive come across is that all my itunes music that I had wont transfer over to zune like it said it would, but Ive managed to get a little of my music library transfered over. But other than that i really really REALLY love my zune. Get it while you can you'll love it!
The remote name suggest it works only on D50 and D70, but it works also on the D80.This is a nice little 1 button remote that is very handy for tripod, self portrait and other uses.Simple and fun, recommended.
This MP3 player is a pretty good investment. I know that some have said that its not worth a darn but I havent had too much trouble with it yet. At first it did have some trouble with the track lists but I updated the firmware and that fixed it all. The files for updating the firmware are at http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/search.asp?st=pn&param;=7004768But after the update I have not had any problems and the tracks are staying in numerical order. And unlike other reviews have said there is a way to change WMedia Player to include the track number if needed. This Mp3 player is also very user -intuitive, very easy to use.
Hi, This battery charger does not charge AAA battery's and is hard to charge the enclosed AA battery's due to the load design. All battery's must be loaded from the front. The battery's themselves are somewhat OK and for what Amazon is selling this for it's ok to buy it just for the battery's and throw the charger away. Please also note that the battery's seem a bit wider then normal and you may have a problem with some devices. I guess I would have to say...stay away.
It works just fine. Not much to say otherwise. It does its job. Right now I'm going to be using it to convert my audio tapes to CD. Now if I can find a good and cheap tape player I will be set. I tape player broke.
This ipod is incredible I love all the things about except the universal Dock. On Amazon they have better one than this one for just ten dollar, which is much better than the forty dollars one which apple is sellig.
There is not much to write about the filter. It was the right size and was made to protect the camera lens and it does. Good price.
When I first got these, they worked great (bought them in mid August, now it's end of Oct). No issue with the quality as far as I could hear, I used them practically three times a week. However, I just found out in the last week that they broke! The headphones work as far as I can tell, there's still a static sound that comes out of them, but the base doesn't light up when I plug it in, which means I think the base's power is shot for some reason. Of course the amazon return policy doesn't work anymore, so I'm stuck with a large pair of headphones which just breath out static. Great. Does anyone know how to get in touch with the manufacturer? This is clearly a manufacturer's defect.
The wireless keyboard and mouse were just what I needed! Now my desk is more organized, my typing speed increased with this keyboard, and the mouse moves well. The wireless range is great and the batteries last forever! Awesome product overall!
Whatever your filter needs, B+W makes the best. End of story--with one more comment: DO NOT use cheap UV filters on your expensive lenses as you will reduce a super lens to mediocrity. B+W may cost a bit more but the glass is flawless and doesn't degrade your lens one iota.
For crying out loud people the Zune is 50 dollars CHEAPER than the IPod atm for the same storage space. You have to really LOVE Apple to think the 30GB IPod is actually worth the additional money.
I just finished my 100 stack of Verbatim DVD-R's COASTER FREE! NOT ONE BAD ONE! I had to re-burn all 25 DVD's that I put on Ritek RiData, (sometimes $10/25 ain't that great'a deal the blue and white ones anyway, because they simply would NOT play in any of my DVD players. But these rock! And they're always a fair price for the great quality too! what a bonus! :)HIGHLY recommended by me as a constant user of these in particular.
I've bought these several times, and I use them until they die. I can typically get about a year out of them, and that's with some pretty intense usage (running, lots of music listening etc). They don't have the best sound quality, but the fact that they don't slip even when doing strenuous exercise definitely makes up for that.
Makes perfect 4x6 photos every time.It is quick, cheap to operate, and simple to use.The only problem I have, is it is not supported by windows 7, so until the driver developers get off of their butts and do something about itI am stuck using it on my laptop with XP Professional.
This is a great product. You can tell immediately the quality of this filter as it weighs more than cheaper variants. The glass was perfect and I love it.
I prefer a pan tilt like this having a setting for each direction than using something like a ball head. While it is a bit sticky to adjust I don't find it horribly difficult to use. I rated it 4 stars vs 5 due to the "sticky" adjustment but I think in this price range it is a pretty good head. I have a Nikon D300s and with the 18-200 lens I have no problem making adjustments. I think if you want really fine adjustments you would want something that adjusted on a screw axis.Quick release, horizontal, vertical and swivel adjustment. Pretty much a head most of us will ever need.
XtremeMac has recently been bought by a larger company. Their customer service, in a word, is TERRIBLE.I have 2 of their switchers. The one in the family room has worked flawlessly. The one in the bedroom with Apple TV FAILED after a few months. I placed it underneath the Apple TV box (same exact form factor, designed to stack) and the intense heat from the Apple TV COOKED IT. This is not mentioned anywhere in their literature or on their website. I have been trying to get a replacement unit (which they agreed to do at no charge) since JUNE 2008! They said they have none in stock then and it is now November and they still say they have NONE IN STOCK. I have gotten a run around every time I called them including today, when I asked for a refund so I can buy some other brand on the web. Every time I call I get a different story. E-mails are ignored. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, REPEAT, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
Onkyo DS-A2X Remote Interactive iPod DockI recently purchased a Onkyo 605 Receiver. As advertised, it is a superior product. I am very happy with it. I then purchased the IPod Remote and Adapter for the Receiver, figuring there would be advantages of using the Onkyo branded product with their Receiver. Well, Onkyo must have used the A engineers on the Receiver and put their B engineers on the Accessories. The DS-A2X Remote, is disappointing, at best. The interface is something out of the 80's. It is all text, like an old DEC terminal. Not very Ipodish.I would strongly suggest looking at other products out there first. There are many others (Tuneview, DLO Dock) which offer a more elegant user interface.This is the first product I have every had to return to Amazon.Save yourself sometime and check out the others on the market.I cannot uderstand why Onkyo would release a product that they obviously did not spend time trying to understand what the consumer expects in an elegant, easy to see interface.
I don't have a ton of experience...but i love these strings. My brother plays a ton and highly recommended elixer brand.
I've now had this tv for over two months and I am extremely high on it. The picture when viewing HD is awesome - everyone who visits and watches ESPN-HD, Monday Night Football, Discovery-HD or one of the other HD channels can't believe how "real" it looks. It is like you are THERE! This was my third unit to try (returned Sony 50" RP LCD, and Samsung RP CRT 47") and it is a keeper. I needed a TV with the speakers on the bottom - the ones with the speakers on the side have better sound "alignment" but are typically obnoxiously wide. I also considered the Samsung DLP but could not bring myself to buy it based on all the issues with the color wheel, rainbow effect (on visitors, does not effect me), and the very questionable integrity of the company (fined $300M for DRAM dumping in the market). The other thing I liked about it was that it came bundled with a stand - most other TVs don't and you'll get stuck with another $300-500 expense if you don't have a place for it already. Here is a quick summary:Pros: awesome bright HD picture, great value with TV stand, good sound quality, good cabinet design, appears to be good quality, good remoteCons: slight fan noise (not too bad), 30 second start-up timeHighly recommended!!
These headphones are far superior to any I have used in the past. Great sound quality and have yet to run out of battery power.
I have used this tripod (3021BPro) for over two months now, it is definately worth the money. I can't say anything bad about it.This is a very sturdy platform that can handle the weight of your 35mm SLR camera or any digital SLR camera with a light weight wide-angle lens all the way up to a heavy super telephoto lens. You can also fold the legs flat to obtain low camera angles.Don't forget to buy a head to mount on top of the tripod legs, I use the 3047 Pan-Tilt head; however, a ball head would work great, too.This set up may cost a little bit more, but it is well worth the investment.
I just received the a570is earlier today. First I would like to give kudos to Amazon once again for excellent shipping speed.The past few hours I have tinkering with this camera and I am very delighted with its features, picture quality and its ease of use. It is very easy to navigate through the menus. The only draw back is the 16mb SD card that came with the camera. It holds only 8 pictures or a minutes worth of video. Not a problem. I'll just buy a larger SD card tommorrow.I have been using a 2000 Canon Powershot s20 (3.3 megapixels)for the last few years and it was time to replace it. For a couple of weeks now I have been comparing different manufacturers and different types of cameras. It got to the point where I flooded my mind with so many different choices, I lost focus on what I really needed or wanted from a camera. Then came a moment of clarity where I decided to purchase a camera from a company that actually has a history of making cameras and ones that are of good quality. With the Powershot a570is, I believe I made the right choice and no other manufacturer could beat the price for the quality and features that this camera has. Just after a few hours I have permanently become a lifetime Canon fan.
This product does all it purports to do, however, if your eyesight isn't what it used to be, you might have some problems reading the message window or the one touch buttons. Many gadgets today are miniturized to the point of being difficult for older folks to handle easily. Such is the case here.
I bought the S-series because it's the lightest notebook with a 13" screen. The DVD/CD drive is detachable, which reduces the weight even more if you need to carry it around.However, the screen went down after two years. The screen was dim and I could hardly see my desktop. I called Fujitsu's service department. They told me I can either take it to a Fujitsu authorized repair shop or mail it to the service department. Since the repair shop is close to my place, I chose to take it to the repair shop. Not only didn't they fix my screen, they also broke my hard drive. I couldn't boot up my notebook!!!! I asked the shop to fix the hard drive so I could get my notebook back in its original condition when I left it with them. The shop said they would only fix my hard drive for free if I paid them $500 to fix the screen. I called Fujitsu and Fujitsu told me they have nothing to do with the repair shop!!! Fujitsu also said it was my responsibility to prove that the repair shop broke my hard drive even though I demonstrated to the repair guy that the computer was booted up properly as seen on the dim screen when I first dropped it off.I decided not to fix anything because I did not trust Fujitsu or the repair shop. The hard drive was eventually fixed at the expense of loosing all my data. My screen problem still exists but it's intermittent.I would expect the life of the screen is more than two years and better customer support for a $1700 computer. I would never buy any Fujitsu computer again.
I purchased this camera at Best Buy because the guy in the camera section said it was the best camera for the price point. It's supposed to steady the shot and not blur as much, but honestly, the picture quality isn't as good as my Canon Digital Elph was. I've tried it for several months and I'm going to end up replacing it with another Elph. The only nice thing I like about it is the memory stick due functionality. Because I have a sony computer, I can just pop the little card out of the camera and slide it directly into my computer to get the pictures.
its one of the best egonomically designed mouse...its very comfy even if you work for long hours..usb adapter slot underneath is very slick.its good bargain....definitely go for it..
Item was in described shape. Very fast shipment. Works well and has the best apple ipod design ever. Fits well in your hand og feels good. Nice retro meny font.
Amazon good afternoon gentlemen, I congratulate you for the quick delivery of the goods they buy.I'm annoyed because the Boss Audio BV7.3FLIP 7.3-Inch TFT Flip-Down Monitor lacked the connection cables for the monitor-making power and lights. buy the cables that had to bring the monitor.The MOBILE, IN-DASH DVD/MP3/CD (Purchased on 12/17/2008) received on January 21 and install it on 21 at night, Mobile does not read DVDs or CDs. I feel disappointed and cheated you. Mobile is the new should work perfectly, just have one day of use.How to solve the problem Mobil does not work
This Sony digital camera is a really good camera! It is really small, so it can fit in my purse or pocket, but it takes really good quality pictures and movies. It is also a great buy compared to other cameras in its price range.The only drawback to this camera is it does not come with a camera carrier. I believe if we are spending this much money, Sony should at least extend the courtesy of including a camera case so we do not damage our camera. Also, the batteries wear out really fast even when I do not turn on the camera for long amounts of time.Sony is a great brand and that is the only brand of electronics I ever buy; this is one of their really good products!
These are great noise cancelling headphones, and at a very good price. I make long flights on a regular basis, and have used these at least 30 times in the past 18 months. The over-the-ear fit is quite good, and they are very comfortable to wear for an extended period of time.Sound quality is also quite good, although that was a secondary consideration to the noise-cancelling capability. They are very well made, and the carrying case works well. I am a male with a large head, and I have no problem with fit. The ear pads are very soft and supple.I bought a second set for my wife, and she is very happy with her set, also.
This product provides compact and effective protection to HI-FI and Home Theater gear. I like being able to protect an ethernet line. Many products just allow protection of a telephone line. Hookup is intuitive and simple.
Bought several of these for my DCR-HC90 min-DV camcorder. They held up well during recent one week trip to Germany and provided total power for several hours worth of tape recording and memory stick operations. Recharged on 220V European standard from the camera with no problem. Reliably held charge. Operating temps ranged from 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit with no apparent affect. Very pleased with this purchase and how it supports my needs.
I am completely satisfied with this camera. It is all that was advertised. Easy to use, plenty of features and a good price. I highly recommend this camera
Bought as a security measure for lone occupants of the church office during business hours (locked doors). Works just like we wanted, just as advertised, ten minutes to follow the directions for set up and installation.
Quality product provides secure storage for slides. Price is somewhat high for what is provided though.
Just bought the StreetPilot III Deluxe package and returned it after just one day. The product is not ready for prime time because it is slow, has a sloppy interface and poor user manuals. The software finally installed under Windows 98 after a couple of lengthy tries and crashes. Programming the flash card with 128MB of data was a pain -- lousy MapSource interface and very slow data transfers for USB (45 minutes for 128MB). And even with 128 MB, you cannot get in all the data for a trip from NY to Florida. Screen redraws are slow as you are driving. Also, because this is not WAAS enabled, the accuracy is down to only 15 meters and this makes spoken directions on tight turns a little inaccurate. Entering an address to go to is clunky. Magellan's user interface is much better. I recommend the Magellan Roadmate 700 even though it is twice the price.
I purchased my Rio 500 two years ago and love it but at the time I thought the memory it came with was enough but now I purchased the 64 meg card and thanks to the reviews people put on Amazons site I downloaded the firmware and updated so my Rio 500 would take the 64 meg card. I couldnt get it to work at first but found out I had the card in up side down wich didnt look like it should go that way but the Rio recognised the external memory so if you have trouble keep working it will work in the 500. Here is the site I use to update the software, these folks have a super site for Rio players...
Yeah, there are better headphones in terms of quality in this universe, but sold at the cost of your arm and leg. The HD580 really shines when you get audiophile quality sound at a bit over $100 (I bought mine at $130).The phone delivers silky and solid feeling sound in all frequency ranges I can hear. Listening music from this headphone could become an addiction.The con side? I found almost all computer sound cards should be thrown into junk yard since the headphone reveals all kinds of weekness (dullness, flatness, etc.) in the sound decoding and amplification. In other words, if you mainly use computer sound card for your music, don't bother buying this headphone. It will ruin your feeling. A $10 headphone is a right match.The headphone has no trouble driving my portable CD player (I use a SONY D345 which is a very old model) since the player delievers ample power. Nowadays portable CD players delivers less power to headphone so it may sound weak on these CD players. But don't blame HD580, just blame these manufacturers - deliever a CD player with better sound and power!Another issue is the headphone enclosure gives plastic feeling which does not really suit its quality sound. I wish Sennheiser could design a better looking one. But hey, a headphone's most important task is to deliever quality sound, and HD580 certainly delievers 5 stars.The final issue may be this headphone may be liable for thefts due to its popularity. My HD580 was stolen some months ago - someone might really like this and took it for free without my consent. I am looking for HD595 which is the supposedly next version from Sennheiser. But really miss HD580.
I just received these speakers and couldn't wait to hook them up. I had heard them at a local electronics store and they sounded great there and was wondering if they would sound as good at my home. WOW is all I can say. These speakers are incredable. I pumped the bass and NO distortion! I did get a phone call from my neighbor though asking me to turn the bass down. Even at low volume the bass is powerful and the mid-high range is clear and crisp. I highly recommend these speakers to any music lover.
Don't be fooled by the cheaper brands. Most HP printers will not accept those cartridges. This is Genuine HP inks that are cheaper than any discount or wholesale club out there.
Comming from a regular coffee pot, I expected it to have richer flavor. Its fine (better than my old coffee pot) but even with Tim Hortons coffee, it still doesnt taste like Tim Hortons (you upstate NY and Canadians know what Im talking about lol)..Takes a long time to brew (I have it on a timer so its not a big deal). Easy to clean, seems well made, just wish it had a richer flavor.
I needed a business card software to create my own cards and I picked this by the title. I said 25,000 cards is more than plenty to find one to use. This is not the case. I lost 25,000 important minutes going through for nothing. The editor and the templates they provide are unmanageable. Worst editing experience. Couldn't even figure out how to use fonts for certain regions in the cards if it ever works this way. You get to font all or nothing. Screw it. I packaged this with business cards paper to make the limit for a free super saver shipping but now I regret it. I have more than 35 years of experience in many computer fields and I know what software is good and what is bad. The low price shouldn't be a factor to buy this product. The add "25,000" is technically correct but it is more like deception. I WANT MY MONEY BACK.
I've been using TDK cd's & dvd's for many years...I tried many other brands but found too many bad discs with them and wasted money, mostly with dvd's...So I'll stick with TDK brand, especially dvd's...
I originally bought an RCA 5.1 Home Theater setup for our new 50" Samsung LED DLP but was disappointed with the weak inputs, low max volume and hardwired speakers with cables that were too short.Did more research and kept coming back to the Sony HTDDW795 for our needs.Pros: Excellent sound for such small speakers (Dolby PL, PLII, DTS, etc supported), surprisingly good subwoofer, speakers are *not* hardwired, included wires are surprisingly long & useful, easy installation, one-touch basic audio setup selections.Cons: Advanced menus more difficult to access/use, auto-calibrate has repeatedly refused to recognize/calibrate the rear surround sound speakers, no 3.1 setup (L, R, C, SW) if you don't want full 5.1 Surround Sound.Aside from the minor (for me) cons, I'm very happy with this system and consider it an excellent value for the price.
Love It !!!!!!!! Good camera, great service. Everything was in perfect order. Looking to buy future products from the seller. Thank you.
I bought this to replace my original generation natural keyboard which I had for seven years at work before one of the keys stopped functioning. This keyboard lasted just over a year of home use. I do not consider that an acceptable lifespan for a keyboard, especially one at this price point.With this poor reliability I'd suggest buying something of higher quality, or lower cost (like the 2000 series keyboard) so that you either get something that will work for a longer time, or won't feel bad about throwing away after a year of relatively light use.
I just received the black 30gig ipod video and i was very pleased. for the most part, it's a great player, the pictures are crisp, the videos were breath-taking at first but u get accustom to it after a while as with all things.the good. 30gigs, great screen, great audio, the design is magnificent, light weight, the bloody thing is just kewl.the bad. poor, may i repeat, poor battery life. the scroll is sometimes to sensitive and at times not sensitive enuf. i tunes, if ur not accustom to it, be prepared to be playing around with the software or reading the manual profusely. why could they not just have a drag and drop. but then there is a compatability issue with some file types so i guess they make u use itunes to make sure what is on the ipod is playable. they also did not include a regular charger, if u don't have a laptop or not by a pc often, ah well, use the battery with care.overall, i am happy with the ipod, the black one is brilliant and would recommend this product to n e one. but i guess most ppl would buy it just to say they got an ipod. ha
This remote works very well for the money. I am glad that I did not spend the extra money to get the latest and greatest new gizmo. I have ATT Uverse and use their DVR. I was able to specifically program this unit with the Harmony 880. It took a little while for me to learn the ins and outs of using this remote, but that is normal.Pros:1. This is the only remote that I need to use for my HDTV and Sony Stereo Components. The icons on the color screen allow you to access what system you wish to use.2. The price is right.Cons: The buttons are very close together. My large fingers have learned to be a little more careful to not touch the wrong button.I'd buy this one again if I had to do it all over. I've put my old remotes away and don't plan on using them again.Thank you Amazon Reviewers for the reviews that you've given.P.S. Bad reviews of this item are still helpful information. When grading a review I try to remember that I paid nothing for it.
The battery, which is claimed by Creative to last "up to" 7 hours, lasts about 2 hours. So, if you need this gadget for hiking or such, be sure to carry extra batteries. I have had similar experience with other Creative devices. Apparently, their marketing department is completely detached from theirengineering teams. Also, when the transmitter and the headphones are less that 1 foot apart, there are noise and interruptions. Other than that, the headphones are OK, I guess. Given my experience, I would probably not have bought them, but I am too lazy to return.
First off, the drive is completely Hot Swappable if you are using Windows Vista. In other words, I can be surfing the web and decide I would like to plug in my lenovo hdd ultrabay and all i have to do is pull out the cd drive and pop it right in. And vice versa if I decide I wanted to take it out.Second, I bought the drive so that I could have two seperate operating systems on my laptop. I had done this before with a single hard drive but it was a pain having two seperate partitions on one hard drive. The Lenovo ultrabay hdd adapter made it so that I could have two seperate OS' installed on two seperate hard drives and I could easily choose which to boot up. This is why I bought the adapter and it works flawlessly for this purpose. 5 stars, no question.
This remote's small size belies it's usefulness. It makes the Aiptek MPVR camera twice as convenient to use since you don't have to risk upsetting your camera's aim by touching it. You can do everything with the remote you can do with the camera's buttons and more smoothly. Love it!
These speakers were ordered to replace ones in a Sony "boom box" that had torn with age.They fit perfectly & appear they will have a longer life than the originals.
The company sent me the wrong color... on TWO different items... Terribly weak. Now I have to send it back in... Please be careful!
Its a great filter and works well when it's a nice sunny day. I can use it indoors too. No effect can be seen on cloudy days.
I love this burner! It took awhile to install but after a few times un-installing and re-installing everything was fine. I've burned 3 CDs on 2x and they're in perfect condition. No coasters! I'm not sure if the problems were from the software, the burner, or Windows ME, but it works great now.The software could be better, but the music match that came with it makes up for it. I would suggest using that to burn music CDs instead of the other.
Compact, and well thought out CD MP3 player/radio package, on a budget!Great quality sound in a small package.
I love it. It has a great long cord and plenty of room for different size plugs.i live in an older home where there was only one outlet a room. This item is great.
The product initially worked fine but it wouldn't charge. So after the initial charge depleted it no longer was of use. The issue was with the charging unit... the charging connection points would not align with the equivalent on the keyboard. This appeared to be largely due to poor design with the charging stand. I called Logitech and they told me that unit was no longer in production and they could not replace like for like. They offered me a unit that retailed for $60 less. I declined and took the full refund option from Amazon instead.Shame all round because the diNovo Edge keyboard was very slick and I would have loved to have kept it. The stand up charging mechanism was a neat idea in principle but failed in execution for me. It would have been nice to at least have another charging option. I suspect that Logitech abandoned this design concept after determining these and similar issues in production.
Good unit, able to play most every kind of CD and DVD media I've tried. Only two complaints: (1) It's very slow to load a disc after insertion, and (2) hard to control with the buttons on the player itself (note: the remote works better). Elaboration on (2): The unit's own buttons seem to only obey firm, definite key presses, not the light taps I'm accustomed to. Result: it frequently doesn't respond to one press of the "eject" button, but if I push it twice, in anticipation of it ignoring my first press, it will instead start to eject then rapidly close again. So sometimes the simple act of trying to put in a disc feels like a slapstick routine. But this unit was so cheap I figure I got what I paid for.
The card works(with analog signals)but keep in mind most good windows PVR software will cost you as much as this card does. The included software is terrible except for just watching TV (but no program guide!!!).I haven't used it with a game system but I did notice very long delays with a VCR hooked up.It's ok at the price, and the competition isn't any better.
These HDMI cables are good but they are NOT 1.3 so if you need the faster rate or 7.1DTS for sound you will want to spend the extra 5 dollars and get a set that is 1.3 certified.
I will be very, very surprised if this camera does not end up becoming something of an early DLSR classic a decade or so from now. I have a feeling that like the Canon 30D and 5D this camera will continue to hold value very well even as similar vintage models have lost most of theirs.If I had to sum up this camera in one word it would this one: exposure. Exposure is arguably the most important factor in judging the quality of a photo. It is certainly one of the most important if not the most important. This camera has an amazingly great talent at picking the correct exposure. There are countless sites that explain the technical reasons behind this that you are welcome to go and seek out, but I don't want this review to be 3 pages long so I will forgo detailing them again here. Bottom line, you can't ask for anything more in this regard from this camera. You will get shots with this camera that you would have lost with the D40, D50, D60, D70, D80 and D90 due to incorrect exposure. Of course if you had the time, ability, and equipment you could spend 10-15 on each shot to make sure you manually set everything correctly to get that perfect exposure. Most of us don't have the time, however, or don't want to spend the time (and the $300 for a good light meter) so it is a joy to work with a camera like this. The D40-D90s get exposure right too of course, just not as often as the D200 does.Low-light performance: I feel like I have to start including this in my camera reviews now since everyone seems to care about this much more than they did just 2-3 years ago. Bottom line, it's real simple: this is not a low-light performer. You know what? I could care less! If I need low-light performance I'll grab a 5D or a D3. Honestly, even when I had a 5D I rarely, rarely ever shot at ISO 800 or higher. ISO 100-400 is how I roll. You know what? The D200 is awesome at ISO 100 through ISO 400! No problem here for me. ISO 800 and ISO 1600 are not good. I would have a very hard time selling a photo made at these levels and an equally hard time making a print larger than 5x7. Again, to me this is not slight. I didn't buy the D200 for low-light performance and you shouldn't either. If you need to shoot at ISO 800 and up then you need to get a faster lens, an external flash, or better yet both.IQ more generally: saturation, contrast, color and clarity are great with this sensor, again as long as you keep the ISO to 400 and lower. At ISO 800 the sensor goes from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde. Not only do you get a huge mess of noise that renders the pictures mostly unusable, but everything else (except clarity and sharpness) seems to suffer, too.Ergonomics: outstanding. I love the ergonomics on the D50 through D700 models. The location of the buttons is also typically Nikon in its intelligence.Pop up flash: don't ever use it unless it is an emergency. this goes for every other DLSR pop-up flash, too. They are a joke. Either don't use it or buy an external flash. I don't know of a serious photographer who would use a built-in flash on a DLSR unless it was an emergency and not using the flash meant getting no picture at all (i.e. it's 3:00AM and you are witnessing breaking news).Battery life: this may be the one downside to this camera. It is not the best. You will probably want to buy an extra battery. This is one of the worst when it comes to DLSRs I have used over the years. I don't know what accounts for this but thankfully Nikon ironed it out with every DLSR made after the D200.I could talk some more but it would be superfluous at this point I guess given that this camera has already been exhaustively reviewed by people much more capable and knowledgeable than I. Bottom line, this is the Pro-Sumer DLSR at this price point. At this price point, you can not buy another better DLSR. If you have $200 more dollars I would probably go with the D90, however. I do think it is worth the extra money. That being said, this is a classic and the fact that 3 years later (a generation in DLSR years) Nikon made the D90 and it came out slightly better does not in any way take away from the greatness of this camera. I mention it merely because the D90 is a current Nikon offering priced not too far above this one and I do believe it is slightly superior in most ways except the exposure. If you are on a budget and need a pro-sumer grade DLSR then this is the one.This is one of those rare 5 star products that you can instantly disregard all 4 star and under reviews for. If a reviewer gave this 4 stars or less then they do not know what they are talking about or they simply bought the wrong camera for their needs. At the time of writing this review, only 16 out of 138 reviewers gave this anything less than 5 stars. That's right: 122 out of 138 reviewers gave this camera 5 stars. If this isn't a clear consensus then I don't understand the definition of the word consensus. Sorry, but it's not a matter of opinion--the people have spoken. This is a clear cut 5 star camera.
This product was bought as a gift and I received rave reviews about the quality of the photos from my son.
I got this TV because of the competitive price and nice features/picture. I had a problem with the first tv where the high pitched squeaking noise would start 30-minutes into viewing. Exchanged it for another tv (same model) and as soon as I turned it on, the picture cuts in and out all together. I am told this is a issue with the HDMI. Regardless, this is actually the 3rd defective Samsung TV I have experienced in the last 2 years. I am going to pay a little more and get the SONY.
This is a great subwoofer that will satisfy 99% of the population with quality base for surround sound and music. If you have lead lined listening room, a hearing problem or the urge to annoy the neighbors a block away, you probably want to go larger. This is only capable of annoying you immediate neighbors as I have already done.
I plugged my pair of AW870's into my PowerBook G4 and have had outstanding results. The sound breaks up near 150-175', more so if there are a lot of walls &amp; obstructions. Apple's iTunes v 2.n contains its own graphics equalizer which is much more resolved than any hardware alternatives, and the sound is extremely lively. The speakers are heavy but small enough to be unobtrusive once placed.
The cleaning action across the disc serface is the recommended method.The unit has a cleaver gearing design to rotate the disc while rotating the cleaning pad across the disk serface. It is not easy to crank the unit as the wet cleaning solution provides some resistance but after the first few discs you get the 'hang' of turning it with the smallish insecure feeling crank handle.Too bad if you have a large collection of dirty disks, it does not have a motor or come with extra cleaning pads.Bottom line...Gets the job done correctly, reasonably quickly, and much more evenly than with hand cleaning.
The next day I received this 8gig usb drive I took it to work to copy some data. About 1 gig worth of files copied and it goes in to read only mode and I can not write to the drive. So far no luck "unlocking" the drive and why it decided to lock its self in a middle of a copy operation is beyond me. Not impressed with this drive, it was cheap enough, but still should work more than 1 day.
While I'll admit it's not a Valentine or Passport, at $155 (including shipping & handling) this Beltronics V955 is also less than 1/2 the price!Paying a lawyer to fight a speeding ticket last time cost me $250+. Pleading guilty as charged on a typical speeding ticket (with a 3 "license points" penalty) in NC can boost insurance premiums 65% for 3 years! In addition, a North Carolina speeding ticket in excess of 15mph over the speed limit can result in license suspension. Saying "I was moving with the flow of traffic" doesn't seem to help earn a just a "warning". Side note: driving a bright red BMW convertible just screams "pick me...pick me" to police seeing a group of cars all moving along together. Therefore, $155 is "a real bargain" to help increase awareness of driving speed and improve safety on the roads.I owned and used a similar Beltronics detector for 3 years and was not stopped even once for speeding during that time. My previous Beltronics detector (V940) did "get sick & died". However, I still liked it enough to replace it with another.
This fan worked perfectly on my Dell Dimension computer. I followed the installation advice from post I had seen on the web and all is well.Thanks.
Let me preface this by saying that this review will be based on its relative performance in our office environment and its weight is based on workload and price. Ease of install is important and so is user connectivity/configuration.I'm using this with a Juniper Netscreen-5GT that connects to a D Link DSS-24 (24 port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch). We are using it mostly for guests who come into our office wanting to check emails while they are conducting business meetings with us. We use a wired network for our work, but we want the conveniece of wireless for those people that don't want to hunt for an ethernet cable and a wall jack. I have done my testing mostly on Dell laptops with Intel Centrino processors. That said, I configured the AP at my desk before placing it in our wiring closet. I bought this access point last night, read a few reviews beforehand, and read the manual briefly before starting my work.I rate the ease of install as a 5, only because it wasn't complex and it didn't magically change IP addresses on me, even after I installed the firmware update.I rate it a 5 on use/reliability because we get very good to excellent strength anywhere in our office. 16 yards away in one direction is excellent and 24 yards in the other is very good. Note the latter travels through 3-4 walls. I was able to set the AP on top of our switch in the wiring closet close to the ceiling.Ease of Install was pretty high. That is, I performed the following to set it up:1. Unplugged my ethernet cable from my laptop and connected to the AP.2. Configured my laptop IP address similar to the owner manual's example (192.168.2.200).3. I can now log into the AP Setup and configure it.I noted the firmware = 3.00.10 and I had downloaded 4.03.03 (dated 10/2/2004 F5D7130_4.0.03.bin), so I ran the firmware update before configuring anything.4. After the AP's reboot, I changed the Setup's password, named the SSID, and enabled Security. That's it. In my case, the IP address never deviated from the user manual. This works for me.5. I restored my laptop's TCP/IP properties back to the way it was and plugged back into the network. I placed the AP into the closet and plugged it into the 24 port switch. That's it.Now, to get my laptop to use the wireless connection involved the following:1. Open my Intel wireless connection setup2. Scan for nearby wireless SSIDs3. Select my SSID and go through a wizard that asks for the type of security and my password.It was that simple. Now, I can't speak of others that are using Apples or are trying to use Belkin Pre-N to bridge to another system. I am not commenting/reviewing its bridging or extention features. I am only commenting on setting up and using . Since this is being used in a one-story medium-sized office and is primarly used for our visitors to check email or surf the net, we wanted something this would be reliable and inexpensive to implement. I found this for $39.99 at a local computer store, not a big chain. No rebates. very nice.The only "confusing" thing that occurred and is a low priority is that after the firmware update, the Hardware now says F5D7230, instead of F5D6130 in the Setup. Perhaps, that's a bug they introduced in this version of the firmware? I'm not worried. It seems to work fine.
I was surprised at how nice this sounds for a sub $100 system. The speakers are clear and the bass is deep. Recommended.
This item seems well made, not NASA quality but decent build quality for a cheap accesory.Also there are 4 ways you can adjust it (so it can take just about any position in relation to your camera) :1. rotate the whole arm around the screw which holds the camera2. move the "elbow" of the arm and the second horizontal piece closer to the start of the arm (this requires a screwdriver)3. move the shaft of the umbrella part up or down in it's holder (this requires a screwdriver)4. tilt the umbrella like a joystick for about 30 in any direction or 90 forward (so it's horizontal)Is this big enough for your camera ?Well it's hard to say but compare the basic measurements here with the measurements of your device and check out the pics all over the net.Do you really need this ?Well that depends on whether you will ever go out to shoot pics on rain or snow or immediately after rain or snow, or if you go out in intense sunlight and don't like the lens flare effect. Be aware this will only protect your device from light rain and in calm air, only a tank can protect things from rain in high winds (I wish I could find an umbrella that could protect me in such conditions !).I'm not sure if I will ever use this, probably extremely rarely, but it's not expensive and it's irresistibly cute. So if you don't mind looking geeky walking around with a camera attached to a miniature umbrella... :)P.S.A & R currently has the cheapest worldwide shipping of the sellers here (do I even have to mention Amazon doesn't ship internationally ?) and the cheapest total price I managed to find anywhere online (20$ price + 10$ shipping).
This is a very nice docking station, especially for the price. The sound is extremely clear. It also supposedly works with batteries, but we have not tried that yet.The only down-side is there is no remote.
I recently bought this lens to add to my collection of lens with my Canon Rebel T2i DSLR. It takes amazing pictures in close quarter areas. This lens worked perfect for taking pictures of New York City. I was able to capture great shots of the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, etc. It's also great for taking pictures of rooms such as an office or any room in a house where a regular 18-55mm or even standard 50mm lens wouldn't help. It's well constructed unlike a lot of the kit lenses out there and is a tad heavy but not that bad. I would recommend this lens to anyone who wants to take a lot of scenic panoramic shots also, I got some amazing shots of the Brooklyn Bridge while out on a boat cruise in the harbor.
ok i just bought this and I'm stoked! I'll update you when I install it.i spent quite some time looking for speaker wires for my HOME THEATER SYSTEM and learning about AWG in the past few days so I thought I'd share.i have an ONKYO HT-SR800 with speakers @8ohms, and my rears are &lt;45 ft from the receiver, so I only need 16 AWG.there's a useful chart here:http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm#introductionhope it helps!
I own 6 different MP3 players. But this is the cheapest and most performing one I ever bought. Terrific sound, extremely compact, you can put it anywhere, I used intensively on my snowmobile, and my ATV. It may sound weird but the best thing I like about it that it does not have a screen i.e. no scratches, frost bites and sun toasted lcd displays. Besides it works very well in snowy, rainy and extremely cold or dusty conditions. The only remark I have about it is that it works only with the Apple Itunes which is a little bit hard to manipulate. When I first had it, I plugged on a PC where there was no Itunes installed and my shuffle refused to reach a full charge even after 10 hours of continuous charging. But the Shuffle 2G remains a small wonder. I hope that Apple will create new versions with more than 1 GB inside.
Excellent features make this clock stand out among ordinary alarms. I love the dual alarms and the nap feature so I don't have to reset my alarm whenever my waking needs change. Very compact and large numbers. Great price makes this a great value.
I had originally purchased this HDMI cable so that my grandmother can store her new Blu-Ray player in her cabinet in the living room, and I must say that this cable is very good! Prior to me purchasing the cable, I wanted to know if this cable would provide enough space between our TV and the Blu-Ray player, and would I have been getting what I paid for? In the end, I actually did!Initially, when I got my HDMI cable in the mail, I thought at first, "For 6 feet (2.3 metres), this thing is short!!" However, when I plugged it in to the Blu-Ray player and moved it to the cabinet, I was proven wrong. I was able to move the player to the cabinet with ease! Also, it actually worked! Since that day, I have had no problems with this cable! Additionally, the service was very good; I ordered this on the 15th of March and it came on the 22nd, just as it was expected to come. All in all, I am very pleased with this cable and the company that sold me the cable and I am looking forward to purchasing more products from this company in the near future!
Same thing occurred to me - I have a Dell 8400 running XPPro SP2 and an external USB Maxtor HDD - I was using all six USB ports that came with the Dell machine, however when I added the Belkin F5U237 Hub everything worked okay until I rebooted it - than Nothing but grief!!!!! I exchanged the Hub in hopes it was a defective as I really liked the two top plug in ports - same thing occured with the replacement - after some experimenting I removed all the USB connections from my machine (i.e. MS Ofc keyboard, Maxtor external USB HDD, Video Camera, Laser PRN, Inteli-Mouse, Linksys USB Wireless Adapter) and just plugged the F5U237 Belkin Hub into the Dell Machine - guess what? it worked as advertised - however I now have 5 USB ports I can't use - so the only thing I gained is the convinience of top loading ports for my two 1GB Scan Crusers -
The hdmi cable was a good and cheap purchase. It works well with your hdmi equipment and will save you a lot of money buying it here vs. in stores.
Did exactly what I needed. Split the cable from my wall to the TV and Cable Modem.
This item is very hard to figure out how to operate, they could have made it much simpler to use. The bands they are trying to emulate, never heard of them, nor have any understanding of what kind of music they play, they certainly aren't well known to me. The plastic case is quite cheaply made, this item could be made to look much nicer with very little effort, but it looks and feels like a cheap piece of Chinese junk. When I plugged in, it did sound pretty good, but I must say that you cannot substitute electronic emulation for a real amp or stompbox. I actually sent mine back for a refund because when I would plug in it would work fine for a few minutes and then gradually a humming/hissing sound would build and build until it was so bad I couldn't hear what I was playing. My overall impression is that I wish I hadn't wasted my time with this item, I lost a bit of money paying for return postage, lesson learned, read reviews thoroughly before purchasing something. There were lots of other people who gave this product a thumbs down.
This is another well-designed product from Lowepro, and it integrates well with their other pro-level products. Be advised that this harness is useless without the Street and Field belt which must be purchased separately. Most people will just need the belt, but I carry a lot of gear for street photography and need it handy. You will look like a Borg drone, though.
Just bought two pairs because of the great reviews. They hurt and won't stay in my ears. Also the cord is so short.
I purchased this sub to complement the Clarion six speaker system in my new Rinker 296 boat. The installation went very easy and with the Clarion amp I purchased, everything thing matched up after a few adjustments on the amp. Bass is very solid with no rumbling or rattles. I may purchase another one for the other side of the boat.I actually got this speaker soaked in a rain storm one week after installation with no problems. I would highly recommend this item.
This radio is nice with digital display and nice membrain push buttons. the battery capacity is good.. lasts a long time.. the thing that is disapointing is that you can not recieve any weather stations even though other radios in the area do!! also the am reception is no better than the 20 year old radio I replaced..
I was lucky enough to get these on sale for $60 new. And if you can get them for that price, GO FOR IT!!! These headphones are great they have really good sound and they are comfortable. They come packaged really good too, and you get lots of stuff with it. I don't know if I would pay $150 for them but I would probably pay up to $110. So if you don't mind the price tag get them, you will love them. If you find them on sale, Definitely get them. They are awesome!! Edit: A year later and Ive had some problems. About 10 months of use they broke, I contacted customer support and they said that they were under warranty just send them in and they will replace them. That's the good part it all goes down hill from here. First I had to pay about $9 just to send them in when its not even my fault, second it took monster about a month after they received my broken headphones to finally ship out my replacements, third they said in their email they sent me that I would get a "brand new" pair of headphones. But then when I received them they came all tangled up thrown in a little bag that said "factory refurbished"! So the headphones are good if you can get them to last more than 10 months. And if you have to use customer support, GOOD LUCK!! They have like the worst customer support ever, and because of my experience I'm dropping my review from 5 stars to 3.
This dock works phenomenally well. It rides well on the dash of my car, in my pocket when I'm walking, or from my desk at home. I no longer have this ugly extension sticking out of my PDA, and I'm no longer afraid I'll break it off. My son has one as well that he uses with Microsoft S&T on his laptop as he drives up and down the 10 western states as a truck driver, and he loves his, too.
Great value. Ok quality. No problems shippedvery quickly.I would do business with them again and I wouldreccomend them to anyone!Marty from Poughkeepsie, New York 1/2010
I have never used a gps before and did a lot of research. I chosen the Garmin 360. My family and I made a 550 mile trip with no problems. Its easy to use and has a lot of nice features. Great for finding gas stations, food and hotels. So far this has been a great buy for me
What to buy my spouse? We're pretty plain people, trying to get our last child safely off to college and pretty much think we have everything important in life. But my love still likes gifts! I tend to be practical and somewhat like buying things that I might like to use but am too proud to buy for myself.Still, no frills required but darn, it took hours of studying to find the right model after deciding what to buy! So-o-o I bought the Garmin 340. Unlike last year's iPod Nano (aforementioned child uses it for the parent) this baby was hooked up and ready to go instantly! A 600 mile trip later, I've been declared brilliant!Didn't need the MP3, FM, traffic-stuff ----just plain, easy to read, intuitive, speaks to you device ---- and gets away with telling you where to go! Okay, so it only tells you how to get there.We love it!
After attempting to download a 1.5 hour video, it took over 4 hours, appeared to be downloading and completing, then didn't show up on my iPod. I wrote the company and they said they would look into it and get back to me. After hearing nothing, I wrote back again and they said they had referred it to another level. I still haven't heard anything back. Don't waste your money, the customer service is terrible.
The device lites up but it doesnt transmit. I tried different audio configurations (senders/receivers) but it just dont work at all.
This camera is a great 'play around with' camera. I got one for myself for taking pictures of my emergency management exercises, etc. and like it very much. I let my daughter borrow it once in awhile and she likes it too. So, for her birthday I got one for her. It is a great camera for everyday, close snaps. It is fun and easy to upload to the computer. I like the Easyshare Software that comes with it, too.One downside is that it is not very good with far-away shots. It has a zoom feature, but will only zoom just so far before you start losing resolution. So if you are not planning to take zoomed pictures that are more than about 15 - 20 feet away, then it is a GREAT little camera.
We had the original salad shooter and when it came time to replace it we bought the Professional model and have found it excellent to use.Lori
If you do not have this product you are wasting your valuable time when you watch TV without it.
I have a Gentoo PVR running MythTV. No additional kernel configuration was required, this keyboard worked out of the box with the standard USB keyboard driver. Slight changes in the Xorg driver were required to fine tune the track pad's scroll mechanism, but that's because I'm using Gentoo.Under Ubuntu (and the other pre-configure type distros), this keyboard and the touchpad (including scroll!) worked like a dream.And, yeah, it works fine with Windows.It sips batteries.Only complaint - The wireless signal doesn't travel well through human bodies, so you may have some issues if someone stands in front of you. But then, you wouldn't be able to see the tv anyway, huh? This shouldn't be a problem for anyone, really.Great construction (I've dropped mine multiple times), great warranty. Highly recommended!
I urchased this DVD player to watch non-US region DVDs and our expectations were met in that regard. Nice sleek look, matches VCR and cable box, so that's a plus. The only issue is the sound volume. My old DVD player (which is not by any means OLD) had volume levels that matched the TV level. This DVD player plays volume at a lower volume. Otherwise, nice product.
I bought this product for my mother to use with her new digital camera. We both found it very easy to use and the instructions very easy to follow. which is very important when you are of the older generation. The quality of the pictures are very good indeedI would highly recommend this product.
I have these in white and they are small. I have small ears so I figured I should check them out. The sound quality is excellent if you get a good seal in your ear. The bass is full, perhaps excessive if you have them way in. I noticed a slight hissing with them from my iPOD that my other headphones never did. The hiss is defiantly from the iPOD and I never had nice enough headphones to hear it before.They are very high quality and light, too small in fact. The cord weighs twice as much as the ear-buds themselves so they are always getting pulled out of my ears. I have not found any way to get them in my ears so they won't come out. Also at the bottom of the ear-buds there is a rubber sheath on the cord; this protects the cord from getting pullout, which is the primary reason why ear-buds fail. The problem is they stick out like you are getting messages from the mother-ship.Even with these gripes I love these, the sound isolation is quite good, I can never hear my cell phone ringing. Given the cheap price give them a try before buying a pair that can cost eight times as much.
The product works well with the battery pack. I did have an issue with the connector to the charger. Depending on the T40 or a 600 both IBM products the connectors were different. The total T40 worked perfectly.
I use my Sony walkman to run in the mornings, and this little thing sounds so good. The headphones that come with it are the best. I switched to a pair of earplugs one day and switched back to the headphones that came with the walkman the next morning. The bass in these headphones is awesome. You can't go wrong with this or the price.
I was looking for headphones which both produced good clear sound quality, and had the effect of noise cancelling. These headphones are excellent for sound quality! Seriously, you don't have to turn up the volume loud to hear all the crisp tones and beats. However, for the noise cancellation, not so much. I figured that since they fit around ear, they would work for this purpose, but not like I expected. It does reduce sound (like by 20% or so), but not to the extent that I would have liked. Overall they still are very good headphones tho.
I bought a used 3rd gen ipod with no belt clip, and all was fine. Then my wife needed to use it because her mini got a little spritz, and now her mini does dont work properly. She is a belt clip type of gal. Bought this right here at amazon. It is the 3 pack with lanyard. 1-for the mini, 1-for the 3rd and 4th gens, and 1-for the video ipod. This review is how it worked for my 3g.My wifes original apple belt clip for her mini fits VERY tight. This one does not fit nearly as tight, but tight enough, and they add this little built in curve just to make sure that it cant slide out the bottom. Very happy with it. A good deal for a good product.Not sure how you would use the lanyard. I think they call it a neck strap, but would you want to hang an ipod around your neck? Nah....
I am a volunteer in the search and rescue unit in Arizona. In our unit alone, we have 4 of the Garmin 60 csx and more volunteers will be adding this unit to their personal gear. We have found the 60 csx easy to program and be able to follow inputed waypoints easily. The screen is easy to view at a distance. It is extremely useful on the trackback feature after finding a lost subject and be able to follow the route back to base. It seems to be a rugged unit and so far and has stood up to some harsh road, weather, and trail travels. The signal strength is very good in canyons and under trees. The time after turn on to navigate is quicker then most other units I have used. I wish that Garmin would offer a TOPO map for state by state,as I have the Mountain West - South reigon and it is not detailed enough to show the FR roads we frequently have to travel.
I got this Sanyo radio-cassette player as a free gift when I bought some audio books and that is what I mainly use it for. It's not the best radio/tape player but since I got it for free I can't complain too much about it and it is fine for listening to audio books and I really have no big complaints about it other then that it lacks things like auto-reverse and for some strange reason it only has a fast forward button and not a rewind button and that is a strange thing for a portable cassette tape player to lack! It's an okay tape player but My Sony Walkman is better because it has auto reverse and a rewind button!
Keep in mind it's not made for closeup pictures (under 35 feet) and they will not be in focus. The distance photos come out really well IF you can keep the unit steady. The timer is good although most shots, such as wildlife, won't wait 10 seconds. A 2-3 second delay would be better. A tripod, monopod, or something to steady on helps. But I don't mean to come across too negative. Just like using a camera with a telephoto lens, if you you manage a steady shot you get a really good photo. I've captured some really good wildlife shots.
As I have mentioned in other reviews of Fuji film products, this one is no exception. The ISO 200 is an excellent medium for generating some fine color prints. I highly recommend this company and the film offerings they have.Their pricing is more than fair and processing does not take very long. If you like film photography as I do, and have not tried Fuji products, I highly recommend firing off a test roll. Thanks for reading.Tony
I owned this keyboard for 5 years. Then, the age of the internet came, and still the 101/102 key IBM-style keyboard was predominant. Only recently keyboard makers switched to something much, much more useful. Not only new keyboards feature various multimedia and internet buttons, but also sleep-mode one-touch buttons and hey, even buttons connecting you directly to the vendor's upgrade site. New keyboards have volume knobs, which is so useful nowadays, when so many people watch DVD movies on their PCs.But my main objection against this keyboard is not that it's old and not useful. Yes it's both, and the time is up for it to rest in the attic forever. The grudge I hold against this peripheral is the strain it puts for my wrists. As a student, and later as a technical writer I used to type for hours a day. This keyboard offers no rest for the hands. Circulation is not stalled, but you have every impression that this is so. You feel that you have to stretch muscles of the hands to adjust to the small space and angle of this kyeboard. It's unhealthy. Your veins will detoriorate in time if you are prone to such things. For your health's sake, you should consider buying a modern, large keoboard with wristpad embedded.
We bought this to use for our bay house, it not only looks good sitting by the windows, the stars you can pick up on it are amazing.
These are not top quality headphones, just good enough for my purpose which was watching TV at night without bothering my neighbors using the volume control. For that purpose the volume control of these headphones worked just fine.
I own a 10D which I absolutely love and was getting tired of using my old Olympus Epic (a GREAT film camera) and was looking for a good digital point and shoot. My two major candidates were the S410 and the S50 and possibly the new S60 (not yet released at the time of this review).If you follow the photography boards at all you realize that this is a fairly common dilemma - the S410 or S400 vs the S50. The S50 offers excellent manual controls while the S400/S410 is significantly smaller without any manual control whatsoever other than exposure compensation. I just LOVE the look and feel of the S410 though if anything it could be argued that it is TOO small. If you feel it is and you are looking for a carry everywhere camera it is well worth the effort to get used to the small size because the camera takes beautiful pictures.The S400 is simply beautiful. I can live without all the manual controls since I own the 10D and since this camera is primarily for my wife and for me when I don't want to lug the 10D around.Several have pointed out that since this camera is so small it will always be with you whereas the S50 would be less likely to be carried along because of its increased size. This is a very good argument! The camera is SUBSTANTIALLY smaller than its bigger brother the S50. The form and size factors are what finally won me over.One criticism of the camera. Low light focusing is less than ideal. You need to work with the camera to understand its limitations indoors.I am a huge fan of the Canon cameras and I would advise anyone looking for a camera, whether a point and shoot or a DSLR to carefully consider the Canon line since, in my opinion, Canon currently represents the state of the art.
I just got off the phone with DirecTV to cancel my service. Sole reason for cancellation was this lousy HD DRV. I've never been so disappointed in a product. I loathe cable, but I'd rather have cable and a TiVo that deal with this unreliable piece of junk. (My three year old was raised in a TiVoverse, and she just doesn't "get" how the DVR could say it's recording a show for her, and then we go to watch it and it's 90 minutes of black screen.) When cancelling, I was appalled to find out that the $300 I had paid for this box was a lease downpayment, and that I now need to return the box. $300? To borrow it? No one said a word to me about this when I upgraded to HD...
I put the setting on high for 45 minutes and virtually no heat came out. I even tried it without the cover (which not supposed to do) and didn't make much difference. If the product actually worked as a heating pad would probably be 4 or 5 stars.
I bought Kill a Watt from Amazon and from the very start it did not work.
I was apprehensive at first, but my muscle coordination was beginning to fail along with my eyesight. I could no longer tweeze those unwanted hairs away. With this facial trimer, it's so easy, comfortable and safe. No more nicking or razor burn.
After reading several favourable reviews, I decided to order the Video Advantage ADX. Got it in the next day from Provantage! So I tried to install. It went ok until I got to installing the actual card. I recieved a blue screen... machine_check exception. So I tried this a couple more times with similar results. No success. So I thought I would call their tech support line.... wait, whats that? There isn't a tech support line?! You have to be kidding. I finally called their offices and was told that their knowledge base online would have my answers. So I checked it out. One of the saddest excuses for a knowledge base i have ever seen. After emailing them twice (which seems like the only way to contact tech support) I was simply told that this product was released a couple years before the 64 bit systems and they didn't know if it was compatible. Looking at their drivers, they haven't had an update since 2004 to the driver. Reading further many other people have had issues with installing it on systems that have SP2. OK, after all this I realized that its not going to work on my main computer. So I thought i would hook it up to my old computer which is a 1.3 amd with a 5200 nvidia. About the right time frame that their hardware supposedly came out. Well it wont even recognize the video card. The computer runs fine and I typically let my niece and nephew play on it when they are over. It runs just fine. I wash my hands of this crappy hardware. Beware! They have no real tech support and don't support their products much after release apparently. My displeasure of their support and their product is extreme. I will make sure to never buy another turtlebeach/voytera product again and forward the suggestion to others. This sort of nonsense I do not tolerate.
Some elastic covers, such as the Speck Skin Tight, defeat the purpose of the Nano by adding too much bulk to their case. However, the Speck Deluxe Nano cover does have a thin clip-on attachment that fits the profile of the Nano perfectly. On the other hand, Audio Outfitters' cover greatly compliments the thin, sleek features of the Nano, but the belt clip-on attachment is too big and defeats the design of the case. There is also a nice clip-on attachment called "The Shadow", made by Groove Talent Limited and is sold through some Radio Shack stores. It has an even sleeker design and attaches directly to the Nano with no cover, case, or skin included. Unfortunately it offers too little shock/scratch protection and a slippery surface that does not adhere well to shirt pockets (and does not fit Audio Outfitters' or Speck's Skin Tight cases). Why doesn't some company develop a slim, tight protective cover with a thin clip-on attachment that does not slide off easily when clipped to a shirt pocket ? Since the primary attraction of the iPod Nano is its small size it seems like an obvious concept. So far I haven't seen the product out there with all of these traits in common.
I use these at work, and they're really good value for money. My only minor complaint is the length of the cord. Bottom line, though, is that the sound quality these provide is unparalleled in its class, and for the price. I've tried several other earphones in this price range, and none comes close. Would definitely recommend.
I purchased this neat little MP3 player about two weeks ago and have really enjoyed using it. Considering the price of iPods, I found this MP3 player with its 5 Gig hard drive to be a good bargain for the price. I used both Microsoft Media Player Ver 11 and MusicMatch Jukebox to edit the MP3 ID files and to transfer over 900 music files. The LCD categorized all the files quite well and the end result --- I'm quite satisfied with the sound quality.
I like this little thing.. goes with me anywhere on a daily basis. Easy one hand adjustment. I just wish it was at least a 10 or 12 lens.
This is a great little device. I got it to go with my Olympus D-490 digicam and it works great with the smartcards. At first I thought I made a bad purchase becuase the manual said it only worked with cards up to 32M. This was true until I downloaded the software from their website. It works perfectly now with the 32 and the 64 MB smart media. I didn't give it five stars because the file transfer is slower than I thought it would be. It takes about 15 to 20 seconds to copy 1MB. Still, this is much faster than the serial cable, and much more convenient. No cables lying around, and you can turn the camera off and not drain the batteries while you transfer the pictures to the computer. It's also handy for moving large files from one computer to another when you don't have a network connection. I would recommend this for people who have a smart media device with no USB connection.
I got my Nex iA player when it was 1st released in 2003And Need I say more? It works like a Charm.Still Humming away. No problems. No worries.I payed big-bucks back then.But now it is block-bottom!Con: Only thing they need to Iorn out, is the fact thatthe player's wired-remote has a less than expected life.over the 2yr span. I may have bought nearly 3-4 replacementWired-remotes. Simply because I think that the wires giveout sooner than expected or the small-buttons die out onthe remote. Since I don't like to use the buttons on theacktuall player, so it remains like new. I keep replacingthe remotes which can run a bill over time. Andshipping the unit over to them to replace is a costincurred!Pro: Service on the Units are great! I buy online. So I emailTechsupport and they are 10/10 on service. EitherRepair/Replace my Remotes, No worries, No questions!I love it! Works like a charm.Overall:I give it 4.5/5 simply cause the remotes have a short life span. but everything else is sweet! If you don't want to use the remote your in good hands with a reliable player!Cheers to you Frontier Labs, for a great Product!I am thinking of getting the (Nex IA PLUS) player which has more fet. than my current Nex IA.
Not sure why Linksys has not recalled this product in spite of its numerous reported problems:1) The router disconnects frequently, especially when downloading large files or during an extended browsing sessions. Typically, the access point would stop broadcasting or the modem would disconnect from the ISP. In either case the router needs to be rebooted to restore service.2) Once in a while the router would disconnect from the ISP, claiming network access denial. Attempts to refresh the connection never helped. Again, only a cold reboot works.3) When rebooting the router, sometimes attempts by clients to access the router before it's ready may result in the routers loosing all configurations and going back to its default factory settings. This has happened to me several times!You may encounter this situation if you have a network printer connected directly to the router, with DHCP enabled, and if you tend to turn on the printer before the router it's fully rebooted.The danger here is that the router, in its default setting, has a SSID value of "linksys", with no wireless security, and administrative password of "admin" without a userid. The real danger here is that you may not know this has happened, as your computers (as well as strangers') depending on their wireless configuration would still connect - automatically. A stranger can actually lock you out of your network or steal your personal information.I have since given up on my WCG200, and gone back using the ISP's modem with D-Link router.
Add warmth to light and a pleasant tan to your photo. In general, they suppress blue casts on overcast days and on subjects lit by blue sky. These filters correspond to the Wratten Series 81 (81 A, B, C) and complement the Cokin blue filters (023, 024, and 025) which create cooler or bluer tones.Helpful hints : Do not combine these with other color filters as this will destroy the subtle effects. But you can combine them with optical effects filters, including Pastels, Dreams, Star, Speed, etc.
The specifications for this printer suggest that you can use it with Windows NT, but according to Brother, the driver is not available and never will be. You will have to use a PCL 4 driver which is very slow or resort to the driver that ships with the unit, which, in many cases simply doesn't ever produce a printout on complex pages.Furthremore, I have been unable to find a way to reset the print queue in the middle of a print job. Pulling the power cord seems to be an effective solution, however, you will need to reset the spooler service on your NT Server as well.If you intend to share a single phone line for inbound fax and data, the distinctive ring feature on this unit is its only redemption.
For the price, these are great headphones - too much bass, but you can probably fix with with a bit of EQ tweaking on your player. I don't find them to be uncomfortable even after a couple of hours of wearing them.If mine were lost or damaged etc. I would definitely replace them with the exact same thing.
Amazon boxes the Smartdisk Smartscan2700 (SS2700) 35mm film scanner and sells it under its own label. And Smartdisk's SS2700 is a rebranded (OEM) version of Pacific Imaging's (PIE) Primefilm 2700. So for $200 USD, Amazon delivers you a Smartdisk SS2700 (versus paying $220 if you direct-order from Smartdisk...go figure!) As far as I can tell, the Amazon product includes everything shown/described from Smartdisk's webpage -- scanner, cable, Mac/PC driver CD, and Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 (PC and Mac.)Cosmetically, the SS2700 looks similar to PIE's older Primefilm 1800u. Mechanically, the film-tray operates *exactly* like the 1800u. This means the following:1) Mounted 35mm slides are easy to pop-in and pop-out of the scanner-tray, no risk of scratching precious slides.2) 35mm film strips (negatives, or unmounted slides) require some careful placement to avoid scratching the picture-area (and to avoid getting your fingerprints on the film!)3) For a budget/entry-level scanner the manual load/unload is fine. But people who need to scan lots of film, the manual tray is a *bottleneck.* Prepare to spend a lot of time manually moving *each* frame (of a strip) over the scanner-window....Now about the software/driver operation:Since I have a PC, I can only comment on the SS2700's behavior under Windows 98se (yes ancient, I know.) The SS2700 driver is an old version of the Cyberview 2.50d TWAIN driver. When preparing to perform the scans, Cyberview's preview-window is awfully small, the adjustment/optimization options are hard to use, and the driver has *NO* film presets. All in all, the driver made the SS2700 very difficult to use, and I was ready to return the unit.But *thankfully*, the SS2700 seems to be fully compatible with PIE's Primefilm2700. Why is this good? From www.scanace.com, I downloaded PIE's Cyberview-X Windows driver (for the Primefilm/2700), ran the update, and the driver successfully upgraded me from Smartscan's ugly Cyberview to PIE's improved Cyberview-X. (The upgrade procedure is a bit tricky. I first installed the SS2700's own Cyberview driver. After Windows recognized the SS2700 USB scanner, I then installed the Primefilm Cyberview-X update. After rebooting, the Cyberview-X TWAIN driver is available to all TWAIN-compliant scanner programs, including Photoshop Elements 2, Vuescan, Paint Shop Pro, etc. If you try to remove the SS2700 Cyberdriver before installing Cyberview-X, the upgrade will fail!)Cyberview-X is the saving grace for this scanner, because not only is it more user friendly (bigger preview pane, more adjustments with better ability to save/load your custom scan profile), it comes with a bunch of film-profiles. With the 'film-profiles', you pick the exact film-type from a list (Kodak, Fuji, Agfa, etc.), then the scan-driver will autoset the color-profile to match the film's characteristics. In terms of color/brightness levels, the preloaded-profiles will get you in the right 'ballpark.' You'll probably still need to do some fine-tweaking for unusually contrasty, dark, or bright pictures. Believe me, getting the same color-matching with the old Smartscan Cyberview was nearly IMPOSSIBLE!As expected for a low-end scanner, the unit lacks hardware dust removal. Dust specs and lint are a major annoyance for 35mm film scans, because the dust specs appear 'magnified' over the picture area. It is possible to apply software dust-removal, but that product must be bought separately -- and it is not as effective as a hardware-based solution.The SS2700 includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0. Unfortunately, I have little experience with digital photography, and I'm not qualified to comment on this software. As I said before, I successfully used the PIE's Cyberview-X TWAIN driver to acquire scans inside Photoshop Elements.As for the scans themselves, 35mm slides have a very wide dynamic range. The SS2700 doesn't seem capable of capturing the entire range of a high-contrast negative. 35mm negatives fare a bit better, but the scanner's limited sample-depth (36-bit) causes a lot of 'posterization.' This means a continuous gradient, say a picture of the sky horizon which gradually transitions from light blue to dark blue, contains a lot of breaks and abrupt (visible) color changes. And finally, the SS2700's sensor seems to be very noisy, much noisier than my Epson Perfection 3170 (48-bit) flatbed.Having attempted 35mm scans (negatives and slides) on both the Epson 3170 and the SS2700, and in my opinion, I think the SS2700 beats the 3170. The SS2700's 2700dpi scans are consistently *sharper* than the 3170's 3200dpi scans. (I suspect the flatbed's resolving-power is greatly limited by the sensor-arrangement: a dual staggered 1600dpi sensor.) In terms of detail-level, the 3170's 35mm film scans were on par with the 1800dpi Primefilm1800u, which isn't saying a lot. However, the SS2700's scans contain more picture noise. I'm not sure whether that's due to the SS2700's better sharpness (and consequently, greater sensitivity to film grain), or if it's electronics-related -- the Epson 3170 flatbed is rated at 48-bit color and the SS2700 is rated at 36-bit. The 3170's noise-level (for film or prints) is visibly lower than the SS2700. Overall, in comparison against the Epson 3170 flatbed, the SS2700's extra-detail outweighs its greater noise.The next step up is the Minolta Dual Scan III (2800dpi, USB2, 48bit), which is widely regarded as the best $300 film-scanner. The DSIII gives you better color-depth, faster scans, and an (optional) APS-film holder.In conclusion, the Amazon Imaging SS2700 (which is really a rebranded PIE Primefilm2700) is an good value at $200 USD. It won't win any awards for picture-quality, but it makes usable scans. In terms of detail/resolution, the SS2700 is sharper than any *flatbed* scanner costing up to $400 USD. In terms of noise-level, a good 48-bit flatbed scanner (like the Epson 3170) is superior.Pros:Apparently, SS2700 is a rebranded Primefilm2700*REAL* 2700dpi 35mm film scans for $200(...don't be fooled by 3200dpi flatbed scanners doing 35mm scans!)bundled Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 OEM, a $50 retail valueCompatibility with Pacific Image's Cyberview-X driver and VuescanCons:no 'multisample' mode (for reducing picture noise)high picture noise/grain (limitation of 36-bit sample depth?)manual/mechanical film loading tray (single frame)no hardware dust-removal, no autofocusUSB1.1 (slower than USB2.0)For a litte more money ($275 USD), Minolta DSIII is better35mm film only, no APS/110/126 film adapter
Beware...Slow printing...Would not recommend..I got my printer from Dell...When I bought my Desk Top Computer...Worse mistake I did...Does only print 1 page at a time...Please check out others printers and forget this one...So,save your Money....and check others out...I will be taking mine to the Mission shop...To Slow for Me...
It combined my cables, so i can record from the computer to the tape player.. it will have many uses.
Forced to connect our Dish Network to a telephone line, else pay a monthly fee, I purchased a Wireless Telephone jack. It worked so well that I hopped online with Amazon and purchased an additional extension for my Computer dial-up line. The price via Amazon + shipping beat anything available in my local stores. This product is, thus far, flawless for 56K comms.
I bought 3 Canon BJP black cartridges. The rebate offer was to buy 3 and get a rebate for the 3 one. I followed all directions and just received a denial. The card states that I did not buy 3 of the same product. In fact, I did. I bought one single cartridge and one twin pack of the same cartridge. What was the problem with getting the rebate??
This item was below average in price when I purchased it last summer in 2008. As of July 2009, it still works and has done so without a hitch. I keep it in a eee 1000HA netbook and use it as backup for documents and homework. Instead of carrying around an external hard drive, or usb flash drive, this item does not stick out from the netbook. Of course, this wouldn't help if the netbook were lost or stolen, but I'm hoping I don't have to worry about that. Good value purchase. As of 2009, you can also look into the Sandisk Ultra II SDHC 4GB card if your device supports it (please check first!) and you need more space.
Length:: 1:06 MinsGreat little Usb Hub. 7 ports. 3 on each side, 1 on the front. Powered by AC or usb. Lights remain on at all times regardless of what are plugged into the ports. A must buy if you need more usb ports for your comp. Works on windows 7. Have had almost a year with zero issues.
The Yukon 6-100x100 is better priced than equivalent spotting scopes, yet this item is not worth any price. The Yukon spotting scope has multiple problems. The most annoying is the view lense. One has to keep their head unnaturally still to keep the image in sight. Once the user achieves finding the image they need to use three controls to zoom and focus, two for the zoom options and then focus. With the weight of the front lense keeping the scope on target while selecting the zoom and focus, only exceptionally well disciplined people will be able continue to keep their head and the unit steady so as not to loose the image in the view lense.For those who visit the Yukon website, it shows some incredible capabilities of a spotting scope, but it can't be the the Yukon 6-100x100. There is no plausible way it can magnify as demonstrated. The Yukon company should be investigated for false advertising.
I bought this as a gift for the grandparents. Loaded about 800 pictures on an SD card and turned it on. The image is very nice. But I noticed that the first picture displayed was the first I added to the card.Hmm. Turned it off, then back on. Same thing.Then I looked at the manual (which is inside the box, obviously) where it says that pictures are displayed in the order added.Very bad!You'll never see the last 700 pictures unless you sit through the first 100, every time you turn it on.I took this back and bought a Westinghouse DPF-0802 which has a random display and nice image. I wanted another one of those but everyone is sold out.Just be careful if you get the Kodak and expect to see a different show each time you turn it on.
This is a great case for holding small cameras and additional batteries and SD cards
I'm certainly not a techie and so don't necessairly expect that I bought the best computer ever made. What I wanted was something that could replace my desktop computer and one that I could still take with me when necessary. The 5205 certainly filled the bill. It's fast enough and has enough functionality to keep me going for some time. There is the good sized hard drive (60GB) and plenty of memory (512MB, standard). There is a combo drive and some nice little things like the USB ports being 2.0. One firewire, but that's enough for me. And I like the sound system, which is wonderful for a laptop. There is a monitor port, TV out, a SD card slot -- absolutely all kinds of little goodies. I suppose if a machine tries to be everything to everybody, it can end up with problems, but so far mine has been absolutely trouble free. Might be a little too big and heavy for a roadwarrior, but if you just need to haul it around now and again it's great. One more neat little feature: it comes with a little remote control unit. Very handy for presentations.
This was the 4th FM transmitter I have tried and it was the only that came close to working. What I have noticed is for vehicles with rear mounted antennas seem to have a harder time picking up the signal. We tried virtually every frequency and never got a solid signal. This was the only one where you could actually make out the music. I have tried it in my 2006 Toyota Corolla and 2007 Kia Rondo.
This battery seemed OK out of the packaging, but would not be recognized by my camera nor by the charger when inserted. I looked at the contacts and realized that the negative pins were pushed way into the case and not making consistent contact with the devices. I bent them out slightly and now it works. Seems OK, but only time will tell.
I tried a radioshack brand transmitter first, but it was too staticy for me to want to keep it. I returned it and picked up this one. The signal comes through clearly in the south of Boston area. It seems to work well even when there's a competing signal (I don't have to switch stations on a long drive).
I've had these for over two years now. I've used them while commuting to and from school on the train. They provided excellent sound isolation, from the people, and the train. I've also used them at work, I worked in receiving/stockroom so it would get boring sometimes and listening to tunes would make the time go by faster. They so far have survived from vigorous use, 3+ hours a day of listening, rain and snow from walking from class to class, and dust and dirt while at work. They have begun to fail a bit, from where the connector and wire meet. This is due from me rolling them up all the time after use. Besides this, they have served me well and would not hesitate to buy another set.
We purchased this as an entry-level setup just to be able to enjoy our new HDTV to the max. Until we actually hooked it up, we both thought the TV sounded fine. We will probably upgrade this system in a few years when we eventually get around to a Blu-ray or some other HD player but until then, it is very nice for the money ($137 with shipping from Amazon).Setup was very simple although, since we are newbies at home theater, it sat in the box for a week until we were sure which cables would be the best setup & not do any damage to the other components. A trip to a local electronics store eased our fears. Note that this system only comes with one short coaxial optical cable so we needed to get more cables anyway. I didn't want to have to have the DVD player on in order to hear the TV nor the TV on in order to hear the DVD player if used as a CD player so we have both the audio & the coaxial cables in use & it works well. I don't believe the receiver recognizes true DTS from my DVD player but what it does instead sounds very good. We may adjust our setups in the future but at the moment, all is well.There are several ways to adjust the speakers as well as several presets (music, movie, amp) which we are just discovering. I only gave it 4 stars because there are not a lot of hookups on the back panel for input or output - no HDMI, etc., and that would have made life a little easier. Setup was very easy and we had plenty of wire but our room is not huge. I would absolutely recommend this as an entry-level receiver, esp. in a smaller room. If you are an extreme audiophile or home-theater snob, this may not be for you but if you are just looking to start out with good sound & simple setup, you will be satisfied with this system.
i got this product for my graduation this product is awesome! the bad thing about this is that when you transfer music back to the computer you need to have that same computer, i got a new computer so i cant put it back the good thing is its cheap, it has good sounds, and the disk that they gave me can store about 5 hours of music
It works perfect for what i needed. I Mount my zoom H1 on top of the T3i. Product is very sturdy, metal housing.
Works well with netbook computer, ASUS 1000. Powered by USB connection making a separate AC dongle a thing of the past.
The Lowepro Orion Trekker Dual Compartment Photo Backpack I ordered arrived promptly. I found the product to be just as advertised and am very satisfied with the purchase. I also am satisfied with value I received for my money.
After breaking pair after pair of headphones, my kids haven't damaged these yet...plus they sound better than any earbuds I've tried for my computer. I got these to plug into speakers that I bought and I'm really happy with the durability. I'm buying more for the kids to use with their ipods and other devices. They snug nicely onto your head and the angle of the ear covers adjusts also. Great for the price.
I went on a trip to Europe, and this travel power strip was a life saver. Most of the time in our hotel/hostel, we only had one outlet and only one power adapter, so we just plugged in all our electronics into this power strip and it worked really well. It would've been a pain to keep switching out electronics to charge them. I will bring this on every trip/vacation from now on.
What can I say? So far so good. The unit lives up to the positive feedback it has received. I still need to get a good set of headphones for this thing because if you like bass in your music like I do, you will find the earbuds that are provided with the unit woefully inadaquate. I listen to mostly rock/metal music. The ability to adjust the sound via the EQ feature is a nice touch lacking on my wife's IPOD mini. I know I am comparing apples to oranges here but that is my only exposure to the ipod. I have converted one DVD over to Divx and it looks NICE on this little color screen. FYI, I converted over Miami Vice to Divx format and it ended up being 1.26GB in size. I will probably need to play with the compression a little bit to get it smaller.I may post another review once I have owned the unit a little longer but this is it so far. Overall, I highly recommend this player. So far.
I bought this item from Amazon even though the reviews I read were less than stellar. I just assumed most of the problems were user configuration errors. After all.... it is easy to mess up a VPN configuration, especially if you are using Windows IPSEC policies because the UI for setting that up can be a little misleading.However after setting it up in my home lab I discovered that... it just didn't work as a VPN device. I connect with a VPN client called SSH Sentinel (it is a little dated but works on every other VPN I have used). I could get a connection fine but it refused to route traffic inside the LAN at all. Even setting up the route recommended by Linksys it still would not work.So I decided not to give up yet and searched out Google groups for people who have solved this issue and I found... no one. Everyone complained at the constant problems with each firmware release and the inability to VPN into the router properly. I was surprised because quite frankly all the other linksys hardware I have work great. I rarely have any problems with their print server, kvm switches and other routers... why in the world would Linksys drop the ball on this product.Well it seems this particular router is different than any of Linksys's other routers because it is running an embedded version of Linux. It would seem that Linksys and this Linux vendor are having some big difficulties getting this thing to work and perhaps it got pushed out the door too soon.Well I went out and bought a cheaper BEFVP41 VPN router from Linksys (it is not wireless but I had a spare WAP-G) and I was able to get a VPN connection the first time.So.. if you buy this router to VPN into your home network you will have some serious problems. I also had some flaky wireless problems with it but I must admit... after reading all the problems with this model I put the thing back in the box and bought something else that works...I hope this isn't the end of Linksys putting out good products and being responsive to their clients...
I bought this to replace a company suppled laptop case - and I am very glad I did. Walking to and from the bus was a chore. Now I feel like I am working a lot less. Plus it holds way more than the other case. It holds as much as a backpack - in addition to the laptop area. Plenty of pockets for glasses, walkman etc.
I bought this kit and an amplifier and had them installed at a insured electric company, works on a 2000 watt amplifier no issues.
Bought this pen due to the original that came with the tablet (after 4 years), was behaving erratically. The new one works perfectly.
I really like the small size of this router,and the fact that the cables attach from behind,letting me view the leds while reducing the clutter.It has been working well for me.I also like, internally, that it has 1Mb (128KB perport) of buffer space, and that any port can beused as uplink, making it easier to install andmore flexible.Only two very minor negatives.First, the &quot;blinking&quot; of the leds when there is activityis at constant rate, so it does not give you a goodidea of the throughput.Second, the switch runs a bit hot; will thisimpact long-term reliability? It's too earlyto tell.
Just tried this kit out and it works great! Simple directions produces great results! I would recommend this product to everyone who needs a quality LCD TV cleaner.
Yes it's simple to setup, but so are all routers these days, that is not the problem. I bought this for my office and it needs to be reset daily, if not more. It will randomly stop working until it's reset, we originally thought it was our ISP, but after many frustrating hours we dicovered that simply resetting this router fixed our problem, everytime. Why? no clue. noone has a clue. Buy a D-Link they are reliable!
I've taken a couple of thousand pictures with this camera and the results are generally very good. One serious flaw, however, is its electronic viewfinder. I wear glasses and the viewfinder is difficult (sometimes VERY difficult) to see in many outdoor lighting situations. (Of course the LCD screen is equally useless in bright light). If I take off my glasses so my eye can fit snuggly against the viewfinder, the view is fine. But if you wear glasses for distance, you know that taking your glasses off each time you want to shoot is not a reasonable option. Of course, this is a problem with optical viewfinders, too, but the problem is not nearly as severe. So, I would strongly advise those who wear glasses to test the camera thoroughly in a variety of lighting conditions before buying.I will get to the good points in a moment, but another annoying, though not so serious, flaw is the setup for using shutter speed (and aperture) priority. The shutter speed is set using the four-way controller, located in the top right corner on the camera back. The problem here is that there is no way to select a shutter speed and lock it. Because of the position of the four-way controller, it is very easy to push it accidentally, while simply holding the camera between shots, which changes the shutter speed. This means being very careful how you hold the camera and checking the shutter speed before each shot to be sure it has not been changed. The shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder, but the aforementioned problem with the viewfinder makes this problem doubly irritating for us glasses wearers.Having said all that, I still like this camera. It has great flexibility, and operations are fast, smooth and quiet. The pictures are excellent. The rotating LCD is very useful, allowing the camera to be placed in positions where using the viewfinder is impossible. The IS is helpful, though some physical stability (tripod, tree, post ..) is still needed at the longer end of the telephoto range. The flash is OK, though red eye is definitely a problem. I've experimented with a few of the special modes and some worked well, while others did not. Selecting setting manually is often better.There's a sizable learning curve with this camera, because of the numerous buttons, the many special shooting modes, and various options available. I still have much to understand, but the more I learn the more I like the camera, in spite of the problems discussed above.
I really like the versatility and ease of use of this drive. It is a little heavy to be used as a truly portable drive, but if you're just gonna be occasionally carting it around, it works great. I use it for video editing, and the seek times are actually better than my internal HD.The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is that I had to format it before I could use it the first time. The computer recognized it automatically as soon as I plugged it in, but I couldn't use it until I formatted (which is a simple two-click operation, but kinda annoying because you then have to wait half an hour before you can use your drive). I'm using Windows XP - I've heard Mac users say they were ready to go immediately.All in all a great drive. Planning to pick up the 200-GB version for video archiving - I heard the cases stack together easily, so we'll see.
This is a GREAT sub-woofer! The overall sound quality and smooth bass over the enitre room is GREAT. The more I play it the better it sounds, deep, low, full, pounding bass.
If you have a powerful, amplified subwoofer and have tried everything in the manual to get rid of the hum (but failed), this is for you. It is very simple to use. Does it affect sound quality? I haven't performed any listening tests but my guess is no, it does not. Oh, I should mention that I'm using this (and another), in a home audio system. I know car systems can have similar problems with alternator whine but I don't know how well it would work in those applications.
Very nice. My Palm Vx fits in it & is Protected. It is also shiny
I had to go to the MSI website and download a driver for Vista 64. The CD included with the card did not have a driver for Vista 64. After installing the driver obtained from MSIs website it has worked like a charm. The router is on the first floor of the house. My computer is on the second floor at the opposite end of the house (approx. 60 feet)and I get full bars excellent signal strength.
Is perfect for me, fits exactly, a its perfectly secure on mi belt.Im very happy now.
I use the filter to screw on the outside of my 67mm u/w macro port. It is used as one of the components in fluorescence photography. It works as it is designed to do. Very well.
After spending a significant amount of time trying to remove the U3 software that comes on this drive (I wanted to remove it because I don't use windows, and yet the removal software only works for windows) the connection between the actual USB plug and the body of the device gradually weakened (so that to get the device to read I had to wiggle it) until the it became useless. I would recommend Kingston over this, as I've never heard of any durability problems with those, and with these you risking getting a lemon.
ok..gets a little annoying to keep on keyboard bc of typing and it doesn't stay on sometimes.
We have had this for a couple of years now. Well made product. Folds and opens fast with no danger of hurting your fingers. Can be easily put in a backpack when folded. When ordering, we did not realize that 39 inches extended length was not enough for our needs. We will most likely be buying something that is 5 feet tall. However, that does not take away from the product as it should meet the needs of a person looking for a 39 inch stand.
the unit failed after about 30 hours of use, the initial cost of the player prohibited researching any repairs and or warranties. it is now in the trash can!!!! 50 bucks wasted, oh well...
Great enclosure. Just ordered my third one. Easy to assemble. Nice case. Works great
I got the logitech Access Trio second hand from a friend still new in the box.I liked it when i got it then and i like it now.I use it for work and to play cod4. But i found it to be a little to responsive and had to turn my sensitivity down other then that its a great buy for the price.
i had 99% success rate with these dvd-r discs. only one faultered. that is success in my book. they outburned and matched the emtec discs i ordered with them. price is about the same with emtec dvd-r and verbatim dvd-r, go with these verbatim.
This computer is just what I needed for my first Mac. Everything works great. Great way to save money if you already have a monitor, mouse and keyboard. No need to buy a $1,200 Mac system. I would suggest upgrading the ram to 1GB if you will be using advanced programs such as Phototshop, etc.
Great product! A cinch to setup, it took me 10 mintues. Getting my MS Win98 to network was a different story, but not the fault of the WNAP. Connects at 11 Mpbs throughout my small two story house. This is the future. And great looking too. Every Starbucks should have one.I personally think that having a separate hub/switch, broadband router and WNAP is a good thing. It allows upgrading of different components as your needs change and/or standards evolve. If you buy an &quot;all in one&quot; product you're stuck with upgrading everything. But it does mean more cabling and probably a bit more power draw.
Bought this for my Grandma for Christmas she travels the country for bowling tournaments. I opened it up and set up her home address and I played with it for a few days prior to wrapping it up. I live in a rural area and it had no problem finding me and where I was going. Great price and all the bang for the buck. Would definetely recommend. I am looking for another one now for my in-laws.
I bought this camera to take to Gettysburg and New Orleans on vacation, and I love it. I need a camera that is easy to use for I am camera illiterate. Takes great/clear photos, easy to use, and is high quality thru and thru. Would recommend this camera to others.
The tips for the Iphone and the mini Usb only lasted one use, it came apart and seems to be constructed from cheap plastic material, the charger is useless now, only had it for one week on a cruise ship. Great concept but I do not recomend it since you are not going to get more than one use out of the tips.
3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator PE (Personal Edition) 3D Navigation Device USB ( 3DX-700029 )I have never written a review about anything but I was so hurt and upset by this SpaceNavigator....I bought this for my Dad for Fathers Day. I thought he would enjoy something fun to do. He is a computer geek and is always on the computer.Well, he had, and is having, a lot of problems with it. First off there was no manual no instructions of any kind.This is the e-mail I got from my Dad regarding his "gift""Hi Baby,I don't know whether to hug you or STRANGLE YOU!!!!!I just spent 3 hours installing, uninstalling, installing and trying again. I also had to update QuickTime before I could get a response (then uninstall and install it again#.THERE'S NO COTTON-PICKIN' MANUAL WITH THE DAMN THING!!!!!I only found out by accident that I had to have the MOUSE POINTER over the demo #the skiing picture) before it would work.I can't figure out how to get it to work with ANY OTHER PICTURES, even though I let it default to all formats. AND, it doesn't always follow the guide in the control panel; "Pull Up", Push Down" and I found out accidently that the button on the right brings up the control panel. I still don't know what the left button does!The major thing is the lack of a User Manual. The Quick-Start Guide is a JOKE!I checked their web-site and they don't have any User manual for this. How can I get it to work with ALL THE STUFF THEY CLAIM??????"The only thing I could think to do was to send him a page from Amozon that had the video in it so he could see what that said about it.He looked at the video and says "It has instructions in the Help section but they're all over the place and it seems I have to create a "macro" for each application that I want to use it on.Thank you anyway,"Now my Dad is one of the sweetest persons you could ever meet he is not upset with me at all just the product. I wanted this to be something fun for him but it turned out a DESASTER!!!I think the makers of this product should take a second look at it and, at least, add a manual.
I saw (too late because I was in a rush) other items being sold same as this for much cheaper price. Not original supplies, but nowadays, who cares? They all work the same, as far as I have been able to tell from my experience and I'm a professional secretary now retired. Will recommend for its quality but will buy cheaper products in the future.
I thought it included adapter and booklet but the only items inside were round polarizer and uv filters.
If you buy this router as an alternative to Apple's airport you need to update your Airport software to version 2.0.4.I was having trouble and tried calling Netgear's tech support and can confirm that their &quot;free&quot; tech support extends only to Windows users. I began to worry that I would have to return the MR814 for a more Mac friendly device when it occured to me to see if there was an update from Apple for the Airport card. Sure enough there was and after installing I am able to establish a network with the MR814 with encryption enabled.The range of the MR814 is pretty good as is the price, but it's overall support (Netgear's website is slow and poorly organized) and it's almost complete lack of Mac support earn it a 3 star rating.
These things don't last long, but mine is still working. I am using it with the Panasonic DECT 6.0 Plus cordless phones.There is some audible static when I move the plug around in the receiver. This goes away when it's still. The sound quality is good.
The product is great. There is one thing though, it was clear as to whether we needed anything else. The description didn't mention that we would need in addition to it a bracket to attach to the mount. Other than that it was exactly what we needed! Thanks again!
This is the 2nd one we have ordered and we have to send it back.They do not pop open when tape is done rewinding. It just schreeches untilwe go and open it. This is the second one and it does the same thing. I will never by from this manufacturer again.
For the price, I don't think you can beat this player! I have purchased DVD's from Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.de, and they all play perfectly on this machine. The machine is worth every penny if you are looking for a wider selection or esoteric DVDs than are not available here in the US.
I bought this for my Canon G11, it is tight but it fits, including the charger with extra battery.
This card works fine, but here is the bitter truth.The core of all the cards (known in technical terms as the &quot;controller&quot;) are made by only a few DRAM manufacturers. Those handful of DRAM manufacturers then sell the &quot;controllers&quot; to the major flash card manufacturers (i.e. SanDisk, Kodak, Olympus, and Viking). The flash card manufacturers then simply throw some plastic casings on the controllers, slap on a label, and ship the cards. As long as the flash card manufacturer is reputable, has a good warranty, and has been around for over 5 years; you will be just fine.What I am trying to get at? I simply want to make it clear that you should not buy a card based solely on the fact it is made by Kodak. Check the pricing against the other major manufacturers (i.e. SanDisk, Viking, etc.) and then make your decision.
I have to say that I was a bit disappointed with the overall sound quality when I received this. The highs and mids are strong but lacks bass!! For what I paid, I did expect more! If I had to do it all over again, I would look at the Klipsch headphones....I know they are much stronger in bass (I love strong bass). Bottom line, if you like sharp, crisp and clear and don't require much bass, these are fine. They are very comfortable and seam to be durable and do a good job with shutting out the outside noise. I am just disappointed with the lack of bass.
This affordable work horse is awesome. If you are looking for something that sounds great, but you don't need to piss off the neighbors. This is the mini-system for you. With 32 pre-set stations and equilizer, the clairity is superior.
It's a armband. Connects to the otterbox waterproof casing for the ipod touch. If you have a large to huge arm...Not for you.
I have about 20 or so WMA music files thathave digital rights management on them. Thesefiles play fine on a Gateway mp3 player but not on thePNY Vibe 1GB. So this means I have to burn the WMAsinto an audio CD, and then rip the songs from theCD into MP3s. What a pain. PNY's tech support hasn'tresponded.Unlike the previous reviewer, I am able to use thefull 1 Gbyte capacity. There appears to a limit to howmany files can be put into a single folder. I just createmultiple folders. In two folders I have about 125 songs each.The Vibe can play through each mp3 song across all folderswith no problem.The navigation takes a little while to learn.If you don't need WMA support, then whenever you can get thison sale, it is a good deal.
I ordered this for my husband's 360, although I have never really used it, he was satisfied with the purchase. The cord is long enough that the console can remain in our TV stand and he can be seated in a chair a good distance from the television. It is handy to be able to play and charge your remote at the same time.
Despite what the advertisement says, this cable does NOT fit the Canon camcorder. It is a plain USB/miniUSB cable, but camcorders require a "firewire" end, which this is NOT.
This item replaced a RAM chip that had worn out on my Dell Dimension 2350. It seems to be an exact replacement, and I have had no problems with its performance. I was also very impressed with Crucial's service. Very fast FREE shipping, which I found a very refreshing surprise when I compare Crucial to other online vendors. Top marks for this vendor. +++
I was not expecting much as I have tried 3 other antennas on my kitchen tv to get local channels 45 miles away. Well, this thing pulls them in and there were 2 channels I could never get that it pulls in too. Another amazing thing, my other antennas were rabbit ears and one was a flat type. They all had to have to ears moved to get various channels and this one is placed on the wall of my pantry and it gets all 12 channels without any adjustments or moving etc. I am very happy with this.
Everyday this router stops functioning for some reason. I have to pull the power cord and wait for it to reset.Avoid this one!
I really like this case. The only real downside is that it is limited as far as cooling is concerned. In SO MANY other ways it is almost limitless, especially when compared to other cube cases. This is the ONLY CASE of this type that you can completely customize yourself! That has to count for something! Anyhow, customizability comes at a cost. The way standard mATX motherboards are designed causes the cooling problem. The CPU sits partially under the PSU (an unheard of full 300w one). This could be fixed with a custom motherboard for the case, but then the whole customizability bonus is out the window and you have a pre-built shuttle box.You can fit pretty freakin' large heatsink in this baby. I am using a Thermalright AX7 which measures 80mm tall including the 25mm tall fan... its on the large side. The fan just touches the PSU on the side. I am able to remove it and reinstall without taking the motherboard out of the case btw. Many other quality heatsinks can fit in here and still have a good 10mm clearance with a full 25mm tall fan.The case could cool a little better with some type of an intake fan, but when it was made, they made a choice to make it a quiet pc case, not a case made for overclocking. Even with great flow, how great can the cooling be in one of these cases be anyway? Geez... Oh well, anyhow, it is very very quiet. I really love the 120mm fan in the PS. The slot fan that's included probably isn't doing much, but it can't hurt.It really is almost unbelievable that this thing can have three hard drives! I even had three in it at first because I had two that needed data taken off of the two extra, and it worked quite nicely. I don't know why anyone would permanently need more than one but... who knows. The front faceplate covering the optical drive is quite nice. I was glad to not have to buy another drive and instead use my current beige one.What else haven't I mentioned? Well I didn't know that it had two front blue LEDs until I plugged it in. They're pretty neat, and if you don't like them, you can choose not to plug in the molex cable that is giving them power. Also, not many mATX boards will have the correct headers to power the card reader, both USB connectors (three USB headers needed in total) and firewire. That's something to think about when selecting your board.Taking the case apart is also really easy. I've taken this thing apart so many times its not funny. All you need to do is remove one thumb screw that keeps the top in, slide the top back and up to come off, then press a tab on the side and push the side panel forward to come off (repeat on other side). The cage holding the optical drive and hard drive flips up and lifts out easily. You can even take it out and set it on top of the back of the case without removing any of the IDE or molex connectors (I just did this earlier today when I removed and replaced my heatsink).Overall I really love this case. I would give it a 4.5 if I could. The ony bad part really is the cooling, but I would rather have a quiet pc running at these temps than a louder one. Oh, and the side panels seem to get scuffed easily, but they all seem to wipe off, no real harm done.Also, let me say that most AMD processors aren't in trouble until they reach 80C, 60C really isn't anything to worry about. Stock computers with cheap coolers aren't cooling any better...
Scanning function is a little finicky electronically. Soft-ware is very good. Files are easy to find and work with. Good and quick quality printing and copying is a snap. Doesn't accomodate large (thick) items very well. Could use a variable height lid. Customer service is very good but be careful: the warranty may have started running well before you actually take delivery.
Stop paying $20-40 or more for an HDMI cable. I had the expensive one, used it, returned it, bought the one I'm reviewing now...no difference. None. Saved $$$.Now let's be clear. If you have top of the line everything, you already bought a monster(tm) cable for 100 dollars and your too busy enjoying THX sound and 1480p to care about this review.If you're like most people however, you got a deal on your hdtv and want to know if you really have to pay too much for an HDMI just to hook up your lap top or dvd player to the tv. The answer is no, this cable works perfect.Comments welcome.LG LED 32" 1080p 120 htzHP Dv7 64bit win7 ultimate.
I really wanted this to work but I kept receiving complaints that I sounded muffled and/or in a tunnel. My iPhone 4's phone mic would also pick up sounds even though the headset was plugged in so that also didn't help with sound quality when I was on the phone.
This sounds better than any wireless FM transmitter I have tried. There really isn't any noise and the signal is clean, just a little soft. I have to have my deck turned up most the way and the input up most the way to have a good listening level. Installation was pretty typical.
This little product works exactly as advertised between an Acer ergonomic keyboard and the USB port on my Toshiba Qosmio laptop. Just plug the two ends together, and you're good to go.
Unfortunately, the glue was completely dried up when I got it, even though it was shipped within just a few days. My guess is there's a whole batch of dried out glue sticks lying around the Amazon warehouse... The product was useless.
I got this binocular because of a lack of selection at any local stores here, even though I can't find reviews for it hoping they would turn out good.It turned out nice, and works good for what I use it for (watching animals from far off, zooming in on the golfers at a near by course, some minor astonomy...). Being a zoom binocular they probably aren't as sharp as set magnification ones, but that doesn't matter to me for what I use it for.It seems to be a good all around binocualar: easy to get it focused, good range, not too heavy, works decent enough in low light, plus it comes with a really nice leather carry bag.Only downside I found is that the zoom switch jammed on the 1st one I got, and I had to return it for a new one, and the zoom on the new one is a little shoddily made aswell.
We bought these speakers for our daughter to take to college. It is small and has good, though not excellent sound. We have another JBL product (the JBL spot) that we love, but it was twice the price.
I purchased this backpack to hold my laptop. Great padding to protect my computer, a bit bulky but I find that is typical of all well made computer cases. I love the stylish design and the fact that I can carry it as a backpack. There is a handle but it is at the top of the backpack. Since I am short carrying the case by the handle is a bit akward since the end of the case is then close to the ground. It would be a nice feature to add a handle on the side so that you have the option of carrying it like a briefcase. There are plenty of pockets to hold accessories, and pockets are deep to easily hold bulky adapters. The faux leather finish and microfiber cloth gives it a professional and elegant look. In my opinion it is the best computer case on the market for quality and style.
Even when it says that the ink is running low, it might not be. I kept the same cartridge until it finally said that it had to be replaced, which was quite a while after the notice popped up.Despite the size and expensive ink it's a pretty good printer. I've had this printer for about 2 years and no troubles. It prints fast and the ink dries quickly. It does it's job, no more, no less.
Like many of the reviewers on here, I've used my share of ergonomic boards. The only ones I've ever really appreciated were the Microsoft versions. The outstanding features have been put forth quite eloquently already, so I will cut my remarks to this; buy this keyboard, you WON'T be disappointed.
The camera has a great LCD screen and turns out great picture for being so small and cheap. It is also quite easy to use. My only problem is the short battery life. I didn't see anyone else mention this in any of the other reviews, so I don't know if it's just me, but the batteries last merely hours. I've only had the camera for two days, and the batteries have run out twice
A good value for the price so i purchased two. I have not put many cycles on the batteries, but they look so far . I am very pleased...
These cables are a mixed bag. Altogether I've purchased 5 in three different orders (2 white, then 1 black, then 2 white.) One order of the 2 white cables plus the 1 black cable are defective. They work for a while (sometimes and hour or more) then I get a message on the IPhone that the unit is incompatible with the phone. And, the cables seem to DRAW power from the IPhone instead of charging it. If I plug the cable into a USB power adapter WITHOUT plugging the power adapter into a power source, the power adapter's light indicates power is flowing thru it. This seems strange to me. My original apple cable does not do this, and, the 2 other BoxWave cables I received don't do this either nor do they create any errors on my IPhone. So, 2 out of 5 I don't consider good odds. Until Apple's competitors get it right, I'm sticking with original Apple cables.
This is a great camera to have if you just want to have fun with making movies with a small budget. I have had this camera since Christmas and it has never been a dissapointment. My buddies and I make movies a lot, and we all agree that it is great. There are many features that they dont tell you about in the editorial review like frame recording for animation.(eg. toy soldiers, cartoons, etc.)If you do get this camera and want a good professional look to your movies, I recommend also getting the Pinnacle Studio Version 7 editing software. With it you can capture movies on your computer, edit them, add sound and picture effects, and transitions. Then it is recorded back onto your camera.
I got this TV around Thanksgiving 2007 for a really^2 good deal.I'm very satisfied w/ the product; extremely good picture quality, no dead pixels. I also like grand look of this TV - piano black panel, SRS sounds real, up-converted DVD looks stunning, plenty of custom settings available, though default settings produce great picture quality, Stable Sound works well for cable TV, but I turn it off if I'm gonna watch a DVD.I purchased this based on the technical specifications, Amazon customer reviews and Consumer Report - this TV is one of the 2007 best LCD. I tried to look at the TV at local retailers, but among all LCDs turned on, this TV was turned off ??? I ordered it anyway. Then, b4 the TV arrived, I got the chance to see the TV side by side with Sony. I don't see the difference. Since the panel is piano-black, I can see if the TV produces "real" black or not. Yes, the TV is capable of displaying black quite well. Night scenes are great. Watching 300 (Spartans) on this TV is GREAT!!!This TV has 14-bit digital video processor, and I believe, it outputs 10 bits. What it means is you get more levels/combinations of colors. For example, you will see the orange as orange, not red or yellow. Contrast Ratio? It's got enough to see those night scenes in 300 movie clearly. Blacks are real blacks, not grayish black.Sound - simply great! those virtual surround sound actually works, of course if you sit in front of the TV. 3D sound effects are also great.Size- yes, this TV is a bit bulkier than its competitors. But it's more loaded, technically.Resolution - 720p is enough for a 32" LCD TV because you will not see the difference between 1080p and 720p on a 32" TV from a 6-9 feet distance. But if you gonna go for more than 37", consider 1080p.I compared technical specifications of different TVs in this price range and size. To me, this Toshiba TV seems to be more technically sophisticated. Compared to XBR4, they both have similar video processing power but XBR4 offer 120Hz which is good for sport-fan. Unless you are willing to pay twice, you might wanna get the REGZA.Overall, this TV is of very high value. You get more the bucks.
I recently faced the "System 2 Error" many other users. Luckily, I have a three year warranty and it was fully covered and came back within 3wks of mailing (I sent it just before Christmas so it took longer).The Pros:Excellent featuresLightweight (I have small hands and cannot hold much weight)Came with a Remote controlLarge LCDetc...The Cons:Expensive (I paid $700 plus $135 3yr warrantly)Slow shutter speedSlow writing to flashHas a tendency to over/undercompensate EV (so you need to play with the function quite a bit)Dreaded LENS ERROR!!!!Overall, I am happy with my camera. I never owned and SLR and this camera is a great stepping stone for someone like me who wants something like an SLR but can't afford/doesn't know how to use one.After owning the camera two years, I will definitely keep it as my, "throw in the handbag and go" camera but if you can afford an SLR, definitely buy one.
The Palm V is the second Palm Product that I have owned. (After purchasing a Palm Pro and experiencing numerous problems, I upgraded to the V, hoping to salvage my large database of entered addresses.) And, for the second time, I am EXTREMELY disappointed with the Palm Products. BOTH Palm devices displayed the same problems, specifically: (1) after a few months of ownership, the screen response begins to fail, requiring almost daily recalibrations of the Digitizer; (2) many attempted recalibrations of the digitizer simply fail, because the screen become SO far out of alignment, that the user can NOT enter necessary menu selections to even request a digitization; (3) attempted Full Device Resets become impossible, since repeated Full Resets begin to no longer properly reset the device; (4) as the screen begins to fail, the ability to enter keystrokes in the Graffiti language begins to decrease, forcing a user to rely on the screen's slow and tiny &quot;QWERTY&quot; keyboard; and (5) the Operating system still lacks simple security, such as permitting a user to set the device to automatically power off with a password lock (if a user wants a security shut-down, a user has to step through several screen strokes in order to EXPLICITLY shut the device off with a password...no automated lock is available on power down).
Company refunded $ when I pointed out that Shipping and Handling charges seemed excessive, even though the charges were not from them but their supplier. They made it right - They seem to be somebody who really wants to have a top-notch reputation. I would buy from them again.
first, delivery was excellent and fast. The product is ok. I bought two cords, and they both feel delicate and as if they will break easily. After two days, the casing on one of the cords connecting to the charging unit already pulled away from the main cord. However, it still charges. The charging on this unit was not automatic, as the phone stated several times that charging was not supported with that device, but after i disconnected reconnected a couple of times, it was fine.I am happy anyway as it is 1/2 the price of the apple cord.
Like some piece of leftover packaging material found in your last electronic purchase. Way too small! Made for a small netbook, not a laptop.Pro's - Does what it advertises. Puts laptop in a more ergonomic position and provides ample space to aid in the cooling of your laptop. Works fine in a desktop situation.Con's - Too small. Not effective on your lap, which your laptop is designed for. Not portable, as in you can't pick it and your laptop up as one unit. Does not work well on the couch or bed.Buy if you leave your laptop on a desk 90% of the time. Pass if you need something effective for any other use.Still searching for the right one.
The SL-6000L is the best handheld of all the units I have owned including a Zaurus 5500. The built in wireless syncs with every hotspot I've tried and the Spread sheet, Word processor and Presentations works with all the MS Windows files natively without converting back and forth.The one thing that was missing from the previous version was the Jeode Java which I had to download and install so I could run Formulae 1 from Poliplus software [...]. I can also recomend the Mona and Lisa programs which makes it the perfect calculator replacement for college engineering clases.Since it Holds both CF and SD memory cards at the same time, I have lots of extra space for MP3's and now I use it like an Ipod as well. If Sharp did a better job of marketing this, it would be a best seller.
I was a bit hesitant thinking of a key activated KVM switch would work fine on Linux too but it has been working just great out of the box on my Windows + Linux machines sharing the Monitor, keyboard, Wireless mouse, speakers and Webcam.No problem now for 6 months and more.
These mice just keep going. Work without a hitch with any OS. Not the most flashy mice, but for that "just works" factor I'll take it.
I've been using it for about 6 months now for my xbox 360, still works great. I'd recommend it to anyone.
this is very easy to use I just plugged it in and I was set to go!
I expected this to work on a DVD/VCR combo unit and it did not. I sent e-mails to the seller and got no response. I even called the manufacturer to no use.
I've used these photo pages for a very long time. Only brand I will buy. Not easy to find 3x5 since most people seem to prefer 4x6. I really dislike the pages that hold 3 photos horizontally and 2 vertically, so these are perfect. After decades my older photos are still pristine thanks to these protective pages. I recommend them highly.
The quality of the sound from this rather small speaker is impressive. I removed it from its frame to use in an old cabinet from the 40's I have restored. It plays well with the one remaining speaker, which was used in the original mono-setup.
want great bose wall bracket. buy two of them.half the price here at bose sites. buy them there save money. they come very fast bye ups.thank you keep good job amazon.buy them now people save.
I needed a battery for my Canon EOS 5 (a2e) that takes the 2CR5, and this one had the best overall reviews.PROS- Lasted around 25 rolls (without flash)- Free ShippingCONS- These batteries used to last a lot longer- Only a dollar or two cheaper than local store.More than likely you can find this battery at CVS or Walgreens for about $10, but if you're buying in bulk those two bucks add up! I really feel as though companies are putting less effort into these batteries - they used to last 40-50 rolls.Kodak Max is one of the better 2CR5 batteries around it seems, and I will be buying another in about 25 rolls or so!
Well, i have this CDRW ror a month now...it works good BUT the nero software that comes with it has one big probleme, ut only support X44 &amp; X16. any cdr that i used under 44, nero droped the speed to X16. and media @ X44 speed is not commone
...On the plus side, HP has improved the design of the cartridges so they do not gum up as bad as they once did. Years ago, I had a HP 660CSE printer, and the cartridges were notorious for gumming up. My current 932C works great with these cartridges.In a nutshell, this is a good quality cartridge but still not a good value for the money. Even though you can save a few bucks by buying the twin pack I am tempted to try cartridges from aftermarket manufacturers, or even refill kits.
For a high end name and the price of a decent tripod I am dissapointed in the quality. After alot of research on line and reading reveiws on various models and brands, I decided to go with the 190prob. Before I purchased it I decided to take a long drive and look at one. I was very dissapointed in the strength. The legs are tiny round tubes which do not open smoothly and feel like they will fold. When set up, the smallest tap on a leg caused the whole thing to vibrate. The weight is fine, but with reason, there is no meat.I use a canon 40D with various lenses up to 1600mm. This tripod will not hold the 1600mm and camera still enough to use. It would be fine with a 300mm lens if you do not walk anywhere near and use a remote shutter. If you set the shutter manually, you will most likely have blur.I first started with a no name $60 tripod with built in head. I lost a lens because the tripod fell over. The lens was a 28mm-135mm. At $145 without the head, I do not see this model to be much stronger. The only advantage is the hardware is better, but the hardware is not where the streangth is.With a high end name like Manfrotto I should see the quality of a high end tripod. I ended up going with a Vanguard Elite carbon fiber which was taller (up to 74") and much stronger, for about the same price.My recomentation is: if you are looking at this tripod, go touch one first. You'll most likely change your mind. I would have been very upset to get this in the mail.
Not gonna talk about all its features and what not that's been done. But the 430exii is a great deal for someone who wants to get into flash photography. It works well in automatic mode so if you are not familiar with bouncing your light source you can play around do some brackets and understand "the way of the bounce." Then you can throw it in manual mode and let the games begin.
Worked exactly as it was supposed to do. I plugged it into my computer's USB port, and Windows 7 recognized it and installed the drivers automatically. I didn't even have to use the accompanying disk.
Nice antenna for a location with limited space. Don't expect it to do anymore than a dipole wire that you hang like a "T" across your wall except it will not look as ugly.
Bought it. Plugged it in. Used it for four months. It jammed. I tried to unjam it - almost impossible. In fact, after a month, I have not yet figured out how to unjam it. Poorly designed. I now have to buy something new - it won't be from Fellowes.
Purchased 2 of these as part of a larger installation package for a Viper 5902 system going into my 2007 Toyota 4Runner. Had a certified/reputable local stereo shop do the installation (not a big chain electronics store, but a small boutique store with an experienced installer who's been doing installs for 20+ years). Just about 1 year out, 1 module dies. Now, a little under 2 years out, the other module is starting to malfunction.I've also had the backup siren from DEI go bad as well, about 1 year out.I learned my lesson the hard way--and won't be going with any DEI product (Viper, etc...) again. Their stuff is made-in-China cheap, and you could probably source electronics from Harbor Freight Tools that would last longer. I'm very disappointed in the price I paid for the quality of their components!
I just absolutely love its small space saving design. Thank you for your business as always. There's nothing wrong with your product. All I needed was a space saving USB hub.
I've always used aluminum pressure cookers, but stainless steel is the best to use. It gives your stove top a professional appearance. An aluminum finish dulls after six months and corrodes from the combination of high pressure, temperature, and an acidic/salty internal environment, which also causes toxic aluminum to leach into foods. I'm also very pleased with Amazon's free delivery, which I was told would take ten days but took only two. I called all over Los Angeles to find a Presto pressure cooker, and the major department stores, which used to carry them, only carry very expensive foreign brands, whose replacement parts, like the sealing ring and safety valve, are nearly impossible to find. The price I paid for this stainless Presto model is less than what I paid for a smaller, aluminum model several years ago at a retail store. Goodbye bricks and mortar, hello online shopping !
I purchased 3 of these frames for Christmas gifts based on the affordable price. The idea was to pre-load the frames with photos to give to our family, since we won't be together for the holidays. When I received the frames, I was really disappointed in the picture quality, but was going to keep them until I had trouble with the interface and horribly vague manual. I am a pretty tech savvy person, and all I wanted to accomplish was have our photos start up when you plug in the thing. Everytime you turn the frame on, you have to select about 5 prompts to get the slideshow started. I called Coby to see if there were other settings, and they emailed me instructions on reinstalling a MP3 player....nothing about the frame. I returned all three and purchased the $99 Westinghouse frame instead, which works like a dream, and has lots of settings to customize viewing the images...
This cable is for DIGITAL audio.This means, that audio travels in bits&bytes; through the cable, not as analog waveform. Tha DIGITAL link already has advanced error corrections, so it either works full quality or not at all.Explanation: Analog signals can degrade gradually. Digital signals transmit the waveform encoded in on/off states (0 + 1). While digital data streams can *theoretically* degrade (as the signals itself are by nature analog electrical signals), the Bytestream is checked by advanced error detection and correction algorythms that can restore the bytestream to its original form if there are some errors.As the final analog waveform comming from the speakers is only generated from the checked (and corrected) bytestream *AFTER* it passes the cable, there is NO analog-signal degradation in the cable possible.If the bytestream is too damaged for correction, there either will be no output at all or relatively long drop-outs. This usually means one of two things: Either your equipment is malfunctioning or you bent the cable too much and internally broke it.So, as long as you get any sound at all through your cheapo digital audio cable, this "special" cable will *NOT* make an improvement. If your cheap, no-name cable doesn't work (e.g. you get no sound at all), you might want to take your audio system to a local repairshop and have it checked out.Summary: You can get cables like this for 10 bucks or less. You should rather spend the 500 bucks on a good set of speakers and/or books (here on Amazon) and materials to make a home-made tube amplifier...
I feel cheated. this headphone are Garbage for a high price. It does not have a bass. my ipod headphone sound better..
The V-MODA bass frequency earbuds are extremely light, come with three sets of silicone earbuds (of different sizes), and produce a great sound quality for the price. Setting your mp3 player's (I have a 3rd-gen iPod) equalizer to a boost treble will provide you with a clearer, less bass-heavy sound.Be cautious taking these headphones out of the package. The headphones themselves are made of lightweight plastic and are firmly wedged into the packaging. While removing my V-MODAs, the plastic broke on one headphone (the piece that covers the cord as it leads into the actual earpiece). However, I used a little super glue and all is well.To reiterate, these are good headphones for the price, but please, control your excitement and do not make haste removing the V-MODAs from their plastic coffin.
I second mike_spike's opinion. This is a great product. Two of us colleagues have bought this, and it works without problems...On an average, I get 48.0 mbps connection with my wireless WRT54G linksys routter...I have used this for nearly a month now, without any incidents of dropouts...Also, I tried connecting to another of my colleagues' Netgear wireless network, and I was able to connect in no time. the card just recognized that a &quot;Netgear&quot; wireless connection was available(though his WEP may not have been set).....Great product, though Linksys really sucks at Technical Support...
I ordered the camera accessory kit with my Kodak and it came w/regular rechargables. they didn't last 25 pictures! read the reviews on this Ion rechargable and had to try and aren't I glad I did???! I ordered two so I'd always have a backup. on the 7.1mp setting I'm getting hundreds of pictures no problem before the battery needs to be recharged. excellent battery! too bad they don't include one of these in the accessory kit!update: bought these rechargeable batteries back in May of 2008 and here we are in July of 2012 and one of my batteries has finally died and I need to replace it. These batteries have been wonderful for my EasyShare camera! I always have one in my camera and the other charged and ready to go! I take ALOT of pictures and have never run out of juice. We take recharger w/us when we travel and it's never failed.
After first buying a set of Sony headphones that never actually took a charge, I was a little worried when this set took more than the 16 hours the manual said to display the fully charged symbol. However, after a full 24 hour charge they worked flawlessly and now they have become a permanent fixture in our house. I highly recommend them to anyone looking at wireless headphones, they are comfortable to wear for hours at a time and the sound quality is excellent.
All that it is advertised. This is our first webcam and we are very pleased with it's performance.
Love the flash, it worked flawlessly for the party I shot last weekend. The shipping was quick and accurate and the seller wanted to make certain I received the item correctly.Found out the cord does not work on my specific camera but that's my fault. I took a chance that it would work universally for Canon products.A very good shopping experience.
Coming from the slingbox classic version. I can see definite picture quality improvement in both the SlingPlayer and Slingplayer Mobile software. The new "SlingStream" technology customizes the video stream for optimal picture quality no matter the device or network conditions. I would recommend this product to everyone I know!
This Dymo LetraTag labeling tape is perfect for making the black text stand out. If I use one of the larger fonts on my LetraTag label maker, I can see the type from across the room. That is very handy to identify items or if an item is on a shelf, where it might otherwise be difficult to view.I like the background because there are not many packages or other items that have this shade as their background. That makes these labels standout. They are easy to identify as something I have labeled. And I label everything, from the contents of a cabinet shelf, to boxes and bins I do not want to open (pre-label, I would have opened a bin 15 times to determine its contents - no longer), to file folders, to the back of all my electronics in case I lose one. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.These labels are easy to apply, the rear of each labels backing is split in two so it is effortless. If I need to trim a label, I peel away the backing first and then use a pair of scissors to trim up without the backing. I found that if I kept trimming the labels with the backing on, I could not find the "split" on the back of my labels trimmed. Since cutting most labels is quick and easy, trimming with the back off does not deter from the adhesiveness of the label.I have had no problem with these Dymo labels adhering to any surface. And the labels hold firmly in place, regardless of temperature variations. I use a lot of this LetraTag tape, and I have found Amazon's price to be the best. On all variations of the LetraTag tape, their price is always the lowest.
"Goo Gone"(8 oz.) is a fabulous find. I found it while shopping around at Office Depot. I always buy plenty of books for gifts at Christmas time, and thought this might help to get some of those price tags off, without damaging the paperback books or dust jackets on the hard covers. It worked GREAT! Just a tiny bit on a cloth, removed all the labels easily with no sticky residue left behind, and no worn spots on the books!It looks like oil for furniture, but is much lighter and does not leave oily surfaces. It has a nice light citrusy sent. I also used it after Christmas to get rid of all the tape left from decorations around the house. I tried it on some of the other suggested uses, and found it was a great candle wax remover and cleaned up scuffs marks too.Works on all kinds of stickers. The only thing I tried that it didn't work on , was some dried Jell-O that found it's way into my carpet during the holidays.I followed the directions(not to pour directly on carpet), but had no luck with that.I paid even less at my local Office Depot and... with no shipping charge.Say GOOdbye to GOO with GOO GONE!.....Laurie
This machine was great while it worked. Great price. Decent playback quality. Loved the support of the various DVD formats.But.....The machine died 2 weeks after the warranty ran out...
Awesome, inexpensive way to float your components without a large shelf. Extremely sturdy when you mount it as directed on a stud in the wall. Give excellent support and hasn't sagged on give signs of ever sagging.
This laptop has alot of nice features like a big, clear screen and a separate numerical keypad. It even comes with a TV tuner! Who thought that up? But the thing that makes it a truly great machine is that it eats up memory hog Vista without needing to so much as wipe its mouth or produce a polite belch. On top of that, it runs Photoshop and some 3D animation software that I fool around with without skipping a beat. That dedicated graphics memory is a great idea.There are a few downsides. It's a bit heavy for a laptop, though not any more that any other 17 incher. Think first about whether portability or screen size is what you want. The battery, as far as I can tell, holds up for only a little under two hours, which would be a real bummer if you're trying to watch a DVD on an airplane. And because of all the crapware HP likes to put on their machines, it takes forever and a day to boot up. Also, it runs a little hot. Doesn't bother me, but I could see how some more sensitive types would be uncomfortable holding this thing in their lap.But the down sides are, in my opinion, far and away outweighed by the screen clarity and size, and, of course, the great compute performance.
Already reviewed the seller...in short, the item shipped was NOT a Lenmar battery, but something called a McVolt. That explained the low price...the battery I got works okay, but not 3-4 hours per charge as one might expect. More like two if you're not running anything taxing.**Follow-up: This battery sucked. 7 months old and it won't hold a charge, period.
We've installed the extender to send 1280x1024 vga signal over a long distance and the gadget made the job just as expected
good for the price but don't be rough. I used them at work while seated and didn't move around much. That was great. When i changed jobs and they went home and were in my bag, getting hit by stuff and taking a mild beating eventually the arm hinges (made of plastic with a screw in it) broke apart. They do sound nice though.
I own two thumb drives a 256mb PNY attache and this one from scandisk (techincally mine is the 512mb model but the differences are minimal other than storage size). I would far recommend the Scandisk as the better of the two. It can encrypt files, is small enough to fit into any USB port (unlike some USB drives that flare out at the base and won't fit into some USB ports) and it even comes with its own lanyard with a quick relase so you don't have to muss your hair pulling the drive cord over your head. This last poitn may seem trivial but its the sort of lanyard that office supply stores sell fo $8 or so, so its definetly worth mentioning. Finally it can encrypt and password protect your files, so those love letters and tax returns you put on your drive are safe (so long as your password is at least).
Great gift for my husband to go with the rest of his Garmin Items. He is still using them and they are sturdy and hold up well.... (HUSBAND PROOF)
It is a Sony which should be good right? however, tuning the SW channels is a pain in the butt! if you increase the sensitivity, it stops in each noise and if you reduce it it won't find anywhere at all!! I prefer the hand tuning better...
How anyone can rate this as a good radio is beyond me! There is no channel that this can receive! Tuner is well below sub-par! If you can actually get a channel in tune it will not be for long! How a simple variable capacitor tuner could be so bad is remarkable! They've been producing this type of tuner for nearly 100 years now; leave it to SONY to screw it up. I've disliked SONY for some time and was reluctant to get this but it was cheap. BUT NOW... I'll NEVER buy ANYTHING SONY again regardless of the cost! Put your money in something else. A tuning fork would get better reception than this!
You cannot beat this case. I have it to hold my Palm IIIxe. The case is made out of the same material that wet suits are made out of. The case is totally shock proof, and splash proof. If you do not yet own a case for your Palm organizer, then this is definately the one to get. Can't beat the price either.
The only problem I had with this scanner is that the drivers wouldn't load from the CD that comes with the scanner onto my IMac. I had to download them from AGFA's webpage, it was easy to do, but maybe not so easy for the non techie. Once I got the driver loaded, the scanner works great. The images are clear, the scan time is very quick and the machine runs very quitely. I do alot of graphic designing, and this scanner has been great. Now I need to find a good and inexpensive color printer.
This battery has served us well for approximately 2.5 years, but now does not hold a charge. After a full charge, the battery meter in the camera shows full, but it only lasts for 40-50 shots, using external SB400 flash.
I purchased this unit for my girlfriend and have been testing it for the past few days. However, after using it I must say that it falls short of my expectations.The map for the Houston area is somewhat outdated - as an example I was told to take a left on Main Street - which wasn't possible because of the metrorail running through the center of Main Street (it's been there for at least 3 years).When inputing street numbers the unit does not take you to the exact location but rather to an approximate location. I asked to go to a number at JFK Blvd. close to Intercontinental airport and the unit took me past the number up to the terminal area at the airport instead.Lastly, I was very close to a restaurant (1-2 miles) and asked to be given directions - the unit queried if I had a time frame to get there - I pressed no, assuming that it would take me the shortest distance, but instead it routed me via the freeway system (which is at least 8-10 miles).I haven't had much experience with car GPS units but have used an aviation Garmin while on a trip to NYC. The Garmin would usually ask shortest distance or shortest time, maybe I didn't set the TomTom unit up, but by stating that time frame doesn't matter the assumption would be that it would take you the shortest distance.The Garmin was much more accurate and much more user friendly. Obviously the cost difference of $4K vs. $300 may have something to do with that.
WOW! For the money, this little printer-fax-scanner-copies is a real jewel and a workhorse. I've used mine for a lot of printing more than anything else, and it has never let me down. I recommend it to anyone.5/09 UPDATE -- this model and subsequent models are not recommended. I have sent this model and others they have sent as replacements at least 6 times in 2 years. There is a definite design problem in the sheet feeder.
As several other people here have said, this is not true TDK media but CMC Magnetics which is being sold under TDK's label. CMC is considered mediocre-quality consumer-grade media, so avoid it if you need anything truly reliable for medium to long term storage. The same is true of Ritek and Memorex--recently I checked a number of disks that I backed up 3-5 years ago and many were now unreadable. The Verbatims, however, were fine.I would just buy Verbatim--or even better--Taiyo Yuden since you can get T-Y at about 36 cents per 100 pack. Unfortunately, even Verbatim's quality has suffered in recent years since they have licensed their technology to a number of offshore manufacturers who are making the disks under Verbatim's brand name and they are not the same quality as the true Japanese made Verbatims.If you can find real Japanese made Verbatims those should still be good, but otherwise, beware. In the online discussions and blogs Taiyo Yuden came up all the time for top quality and reliability and I would just get those. I've recently bought their DVD-R 16x's and all have burned flawlessly. No coasters, although we will see if they last the 20-30 years or more that T-Y should last if stored properly. Of course, who knows if I'll be around that long :-). But I needed some good, archival grade media for family photos, important docs, and so on, and T-Y was the clear winner for a top quality, reasonably price media.If you want the bitter end in price and quality, though, check out the "Century disk" which is a partnership between Mitsubishi and Kodak. It is dual-layer gold/silver media with a metal stabilized azo dye, similar to Verbatim's and said to be even better than Taiyo Yuden's super-cyanine dye. Another huge factor in their favor is that these media are pressed in runs of only 25,000, rather than half a million disks which is typical, when the glass master is replaced. After a few hundred thousand pressings, the glass master isn't that precise anymore, which is why people often get these coasters from an otherwise good 50 or 100 pack, because the manufacturers mix together disks from different parts of the run. If you get disks from the last 100,000 they may not be that good. These disks also have an extra hard, scratch resistant polycarbonate layer (or whatever it is, I'm not a chemist), similar to the Blu-Ray disks, which also helps protect the disks. These DVDs are pricey though--over 2 bucks per disk--so they're not cheap. They are also only made in DVD-R's, and some people prefer the +Rs because of their superior bit error checking and correction, better wobble detection and correction, and multiple laser burn profiles which makes for better control of the burn. But if you need the absolute best in a -R disk for critical files they might be worth trying. I bought some of these for some family photos and critical files.If you need to burn dozens or hundreds of disks, it can get expensive. But these are probably the top quality disk on the market right now. Whichever way you decide to go, good luck with your optical media and archival storage!
Works well, good quality, sounds good. Wires can be a bit stronger, but it works fine as is. Recommended if you still have a tape deck in your car. This works TONS better than the "FM tuner" units, but the hassle is the wire is jumbled around. I use it everyday to connect my Android running Pandora to my OEM tape deck to work.
This was a great burner until it stopped burning DVDs, after about 20 successful burns. It still burns CDs and reads DVDs, but every attempt to burn a DVD results in a "power calibration error." Same Memorex DVDs that used to work don't anymore. Searching the net revealed many other users of this product had the same problem. There is no fix. The product is now ready for the dust bin.
You must see this RPTV in a darkened room with the proper settings to appreciate the excellence of this product. This is as good as it gets for $4400 (Appliance Best Buys) delivered. Forget LCDs and Plasmas- if you have two feet to spare for the depth of this unit you will not be disappointed. Sony packaging is inadequate so be careful of the shipping coverage.
This product neither over preformed nor under performed. It was just right. It is exactly as described and there are no amazing or disappointing things about it. Its a multiple outlet strip that has multiple outlets on it... what else is there really?
I was extreemly disapointed when the headphones I specificaly asked for christmas for had to be charged for 24 hours but being a aircraft electronics technition I understood that ni-cad batteries require a full first charge and if you don't do this the first time you risk weakening the batteries ability to fully charge in the future wich could also be the cause of some other people having to re-tune their headset's so frequently if the batteries are dying the frequency changes. Anyway I waited untill boxing day to use them when to my utter disapointment they had a lot of static I did the usual try eaverything technique and found the base station need's a strong signal to function properly, so I turned up the volume. At last I was hearing beutiful music it was just as I had hopped clear loud comfortable phones and just then buzzz I retune the headset buzz i retune it again but eavery 5 to 20 seconds I get an 800hz tone in the headset but I discovered it goes away when you have constant sound Like the radio. This completely ruins the use I had intended as a computer Headset so I reinstall it to my sterio/tv amplifier, it sounds great for 5 minuits untill my head rest's against my chair buzz again I get all sorts of buzzing re-tuning does nothing. Advent's website is useless for tech-support so I call the phone number on the base station and they tell me it's interference from my cordless. So I unplugg my cordless and sure enoughf it quit's but wait without the phone I can't receive call's ect. This headset is doomed to sit in it's box while my girlfriend feels bad for buying me a [bad] gift, I feel bad for asking for it and the only thing that makes me feel better is writing the review I'm a technition and I know they could have designed this phone to filter out external noise they just didn't do it probable to save a buck at my expense. That's my two cents
I really like this radio. It works well and lets me receive warnings only for my county here in southwest Indiana. However, like many other reviews state, the beeping noise this thing makes when the buttons are pressed is TOO LOUD!! Not quite a show stopper, but enough to take a star off a product that might have been a 5 star review. I love the radio. Hate the beeps.
So here's the thing, when I lived in Phoenix, and I had this certain cable internet provider, and it worked. Granted I had a bit of trouble getting it to work right off the bat. But, then it worked, and that was that.Then I move to Albuquerque, and this other cable internet provider, and I could not get it to work. I even called Netgear, and even though the guy on the line was very nice, and very helpful, it still wouldn't work!I finally went down to the store, and got myself a new router by a different manufacturer, and that one worked. &lt;shrug>
I've had this one for two years and it has stopped printing and gives an error message telling me the cartridges are missing, when they are not. Cleaning the contacts makes no difference. Rebooting makes no difference. I'm ditching it and getting an HP. This is the last time I buy a Dell product. From here on out, I'm going Mac or HP.
The product performed as expected, the price from Amazon was the best part! Well below retail price. Thanks Amazon!
I'm pretty auto savvy, but not very experienced in the stereo install department. I don't think it could be much simpler than using a kit like this. Keep in mind, it's made to fit 25 years of vehicles, so installation takes a little (very little) thought to get a perfect fit. The CD pocket isn't big enough for a cell phone and too deep for conveniently hold a stereo remote...and I honestly don't know anyone that carries a single CD in their car, in jewel case...but I commend Scosche for trying to make the most of the available space. bottom line, if you have a dodge, get one of these and the Scosche wiring harness and make your install a lot easier!
My son got an iPod Video for Christmas, and carried it around in his pocket with who knows what... got deep scratches in the screen and elsewhere on the iPod. After using the iDrops 2 times, the scratches were invisible. We loved it and are using it on other items that have similar screens. I will buy more iDrops after we've used these ones up. I would also like to say that I really appreciated the handwritten thank you in the package with the iDrops. It's nice to know there is an actual person on the other end fulfilling your order.
For some reason, this printer can't print more than 12 pages without become a paper disaster, papers go flying all over, and eventually the thing jams. Pretty crappy, really.
This was OK, but just OK. One dead pixel, no driver on CD (Had to get it from the ACER support site, didn't matter because the quality wasn't improved. Spend a few dollars more for a Samsung or Viewsonic.
Works perfectly fine so far with my T-Mobile MDA smartphnoe. I got more space than I thought I would get. I got a great deal.
It's very handy to have so many features in such a small size. The memory stick size of 8MB which comes with the package is never sufficient if you wanna use all the features of the camera; Sony should put at least 64MB of memory in the pack.The CCD and auto detection for the settings is slow most of the time. The battery is not sufficient when you feel free to use the flash; you can have 40 shots most with the flash and the display on. If you plan to buy this camera, it's a great choice but order 128MB memory and an extra battery as well.
I bought 2 of these about 3 weeks ago (1 for me and one for my partner. Mine worked fine right away but my partner spent 2 days trying to get her cable to work properly. When we finally did get them both to work, mine was nudged by a guest at a wedding and my flash fell off the top of the bracket. It was properly mounted but the pieces are only plastic and very flimsy. Unfortunately I was screwed the rest of the night as I did not have another cord.Buy the bracket but save the headache and get a better cord with a professional and reliable connection. Dont let what happened to me happen to you.
I've had my Ergotron for 2 years. I bought it to mount my22" Acer Monitor. I've grown so accustomed to using it that I can't imagine being without it now. It frees up desktop space since it hovers my monitor over my desk and the clamp occupies a small area on the back end of the desk. I can easily move it up and to the side of the desk if I need it out of the way. It allows me to position my monitor exactly where I want it so my monitor can be comfortably viewed.Articulation:The Ergotron has several points of articulation for moving your monitor every which way: vertical tilt (it can actually be tilted so the monitor lays almost flat on its back), horizontal tilt, up, down, backwards, forwards, left, right,... you get the idea. In addition, it can rotate your the monitor in landscape or portrait orientation. You can even adjust the tension at specific points with the included Allen key to control the amount of resistance to the movement of the joints.Construction:The quality of the Ergotron is top-notch. It is constructed entirely of metal save a plastic housing for bundling the monitor cables that run along its arm. The clamp is incredibly strong and securely holds the arm to the desk. The black powder coated finish protects the metal (iron) from rust.Aesthetics:The metal parts are cast/machined with a high level of precision and refinement. The power coating adds an attractive finish to the metal. Everything about the mounting arm screams quality. It looks elegant and sophisticated and will make an attractive addition to any desk.For the top-notch quality of the Ergotron Desk Mount Arm and the convenience it brings, I'd say it's well worth the money. Highly recommended!
Mine had pixelating problems at first. but after a complete reading of instructions I found you can reset the chip by holding the stop button in for ten seconds until it reads "RESET" on display. Has not even flickered once since and I play DVD-R's for 4 to 5 hours at a time. If you buy this get the longest extended warranty you can.Honstly I would rate this at 4 stars but for some reason I cant get the stars to change on this page.
stopped working after about 3 months, stopped controlling fans 1 by 1, knobs don't stay on to wellgreat idea bad product
4.5 Stars. I gotta say, I'm not one for reviews but have to speak up after a long search while looking for some in ear type earphones. I looked all over, lots of reading of reviews on the different earphones, I finally decided to buy these based on quality, usage, comfort and price. I couldn't be happier! These things are great!Was looking at buying the more expensive triple.fi 10 Pro's ($350) or the Shure SE530 ($430). Those models are 2 or 3 times the price of these Super.fi 5 pro's but there is just no way they are 2 or 3 times better, if at all!! I don't think I'm quite the "audiophile" many others are so that may be a factor. I enjoy listening to all genre's of music from rap, rock, country, pop, techno, metal and classical. Everything really. My usual sources are CD's, iPod or plug in to computer or stereo equipment. More a casual user who just wanted a little more for my listening pleasure.So just appreciate good music, good sounds and was looking for an improvement over the normal iPod earbuds or the over the ear headphones which I enjoy but can be inconvinient. By the way, I have the Bose On-Ear cans that run about $180 and really like them. Great Base and good overall sound. But wanted something compatible but smaller & more convenient. I tried the Bose Earbuds at about $99 and didn't like the fit and the sound wasn't that "noticeable" difference compared to the iPod Earbuds. A small upgrade, but I wanted more. Better. So off I went looking for more.I got "more" with the U.Ears Super.Fi 5 Pro's without spending an arm & a leg! Fantastic improvement over the iPod Earbuds (literally night and day difference), and better than the Bose in-ear and worth the extra money. I tried the Shure E4 and these were just better. Better overall sound & fit. Practically same price and while both were an upgrade, these just sound better. The Super.Fi 5 pro's are ok comfort wise, deliver nice base, great sound with all Genre's of music and with minimal noise leaking. I can listen to loud music without disturbing other around me. Gives you a good seal in an excellent sound isolating earphone. The only problem that may arise is they can be uncomfortable or need some re-adjustiing after wearing them for long periods of time say 1.5 to 2 hours +. The sound is excellent though and worth it at this price.Look, the triple.fi 10 pro's and the Shure SE530's are great, but 2 to 3 times better? They are good, but I just don't see that big of a difference especially for that much money. And for what I'm using them for which is mostley listening to my iPod or CD Player are they worth the extra $200 to $250 more? I say these Super.fi 5 pro's are excellent and have sound that is the same or very comparable at half the price!Great earphones and good price point.
Mine is only 5 months old, with 7 months remaining on an alleged 12 month warranty. Lasted 5 months then one day radio suddenly could no longer acquire a signal. Checked antenna connection on back of docking station - OK. Checked antenna wire for nicks, cuts or kinks - OK. Popped radio into another docking station and it had no trouble acquiring a signal. Finally, pried open back of antenna to have a look...completely corroded inside, no WAY it could be transmitting a signal to the docking station in that condition. Sirius recommends that the antenna is installed outside the vehicle for optimal reception (there is even a high-powered magnet on the bottom for this purpose) and then supplies you with an antenna that can't take more than 5 months of weather!Contacted Sirius via phone and e-mail. Their final word after literally a WEEK of runaround: "Sorry, the warranty doesn't cover the antenna." They said they were "happy to help!" and directed me to a website where I can PURCHASE a new antenna at roughly the cost of a whole new docking station. Worst customer service I have ever encountered. Expect hassles, frustration and perpetual problem-ridden-equipment expenses.
These speakers are excellent value for money and a vast improvement on the standard tin boxes found for under 20 bucks. With maximum volume loud enough to wake the neighbours, and a bass level sufficient to give depth to any mp3, why waste your money on more expensive versions - after all, these ain't for your top of the range stereo hifi!
We bought two pairs of these for an Alaskan cruise and they were excellent for spotting wildlife. They were super stable, and easy to focus. I highly recommend these! Great value for the money.
I bought the Shure SE530 earphones and was surprised by its excellent sound, but after 10 months, sound became distorted. Since they were under warranty, I sent them to Shure, and began a tortuous seven month process, after which, they sent me a replacement. The product worked great for a year and broke again; and considering the nightmare I went through the first time they broke, I decided to throw them away and get a more customer conscious product. In general, great sound, poor cable design and lousy support.
I've looked at a lot of cameras, this is the first camera, in it's price range, which really delivers on it's promise. The 1.8&quot; LCD is quite adequate and is much better than on earlier finepix models. Finally, this model comes with video and a 16MB smartcard. You should buy a larger card if you intend to use the video feature. This is a great point and shoot camera, which shares the features of other, more expensive competitors.
i have had this inverter for almost three months now. it has worked very well. i can run my 6,000 BTU air conditioner off of it with no problem but it wont start my 10,000 it tries but it doesn't quite have enough power but maybe that's cause i am running it off of my small 110 amp hour Never Start battery. i can run a small toaster oven, a Circular Saw or my friends 64" TV all with no problem. the fans adjust to its temperature so they don't always run when its cool and they are not that loud. i am using #2 GA copper wire with this. unfortunately this wont run my APC Battery Backups as the power isn't clean enough to transfer over on to it but that's not a big deal as that's not what i intended it for when i got it.
Bought this for a mac as it sated it was compatible and found that its not!..witht the more current versions of OS X. Logitech has not updated anything. Hows that for compatible!!
This keyboard is impressive. Though it is not practical for constant use, it is certainly the answer if you have large amounts of text to enter. (I would not jot down a phone number or address with it, but if I'm copying a recipe, taking notes, or writing e-mail, it's perfect.) Even though I have a great and small laptop, there are times when I want to be typing in thirty seconds and be done-and certainly not re-forming graffiti gaffes or trying to remember punctuation. The software is easy to install, and you get the hang of connecting it to your visor after a few times. It's particularly useful for third party applications that don't have a pc desktop interface; my checkbook program, for example, would otherwise have me do my week's collection of receipts with the stylus.For the keyboard-PRO: *Full size, comfortable, responsive; has a nice, faint clicking sensation. *Attaches easily. *Truly compact. *Some function keys. *Flawless (in my experience) integration with the rest of the machine-not glitchy and doesn't seem to drain the batteries. *Kinda slick to whip it out in a meeting room.CON: *It can't sit right on your lap, really. You have to put it on something flat.For the software-PRO: *Easy installation. *Some nice controls for repeat rate, etc. *Compatible with non-keyboard use of the Visor whenever you prefer. If it's in the keyboard, the machine knows it-use of the stylus is not at all compromised.CON: *You still have to use the stylus. You can't tab between fields, choose items from pop-up menus, scroll through lists, or other things those of us who are truly keyboard-dependent have come to expect.
I have had this camera for the last 4 months (well in reality 3 different cameras). The camera has its positives and negativesPositive:I can view my baby from work, which by itself makes it priceless.The picture quality is better than I expected.The Viewer utility lets me record images and take snapshot.Negative:The microphone stops working within few weeks. I have gone and exchanged 3 times. The camera's microphone works great for 2 weeks and then after that just hear a constant buzzing sound. I have sent Linksys multiple emails regarding the matter, but no answer. I would appreciate if anybody out there has a resolution for this.I also did subsrcibe to the Sololink service. The website is extremely slow. Luckily I was able to configure the viewer utility on my work computer.Setup directions and Linksys helpdesk could be a lot bette
When I bought these I was mainly looking for a long enough cord to be able to put my MP3 player in my pocket. Not only is the cord legnth great but so is the sound. I didn't expect the sound quality to be so good in such an inexpensive product. The cord also has a built in volume control so I don't have to dig the player out of my pocket to adjust the volume. The buds are quite comfortable, I have worn them for hours at a time with no problem. I love these!
The design of this strap is rather simple and the set up (for me) was intuitive. Just need to hook to the bag's existing metal hooks in the back. The benefit of this strap is that it distributes the weight evenly on each shoulder while the bag rests in the small of your back. I didn't know this solution existed when traveling last year. I remember hauling the over-sized Domke bag on one shoulder and pulling my carry-on behind me, thinking: "I wish there was a way to make this into a back pack for the long walks through some airports." Then I heard of this simple strap, and knew that someone else had the same idea! It's not a perfect solution, but it's more than adequate for temporary long hauls in airports around the world when you need to securely schlep your over-packed Domke bag. Don't know if this would work on a long hike in the woods, but it's great for urban transportation.
I don't own this specific APC product, but I do own other APC products.My home was hit by lightning on July 2, 2004 during a severe lightning storm. Both of my garage door openers were destroyed during the strike and they were on separate NET3 power line surge protectors made by APC.NET3 surge protectors offer the best ($50,000) damaged equipment warranty that APC offers. APC refuses to pay for replacement garage door openers since in their determination, the surge protectors are functioning properly (I had to send the surge protectors at my expense for analysis at their labs).I will never contend that a surge protector can protect any device from a direct lightning strike, but the APC warranty contends that they will replace your equipment in the event this unfortunate event occurs.I now do not recommend APC equipment, since their warranty is worthless.The TRUE test of a product is whether or not the company will stand behind the product when a problem occurs, and APC has totally failed in this matter.
This is a very simple item, but it works well for my intended purpose. I bought it to use with my Olympus E-P3. It offers security while holding the camera away from your body without the extra bulk of a neck strap. It would be nice if the wrist strap was adjustable in size, but it works pretty well for my larger hands. The wide fabric used for the wrist strap is comfortable. The attachment loop is securely sewn to the wrist strap and there are no metal parts to scratch the finish on your camera. This is a good choice for micro-4/3rds shooters.
As a disclaimer, I have never tried other in-ear headphones. My old earbuds were the type that sat just outside the ear canal, like these:Apple In-Ear Headphones (White). I found those to hurt my ears and the pads always fell off.So I decided to give these in-ear headphones a shot. The sound quality is great. That is undebatable. However, I find that they are rather uncomfortable. Also, I don't like how I can't hear what is going on around me. I often walk on a road without a sidewalk and I can't hear cars come up behind me. I guess some people would like the sound-canceling effect these have, but it makes me feel uncomfortable in my surroundings. Another thing I don't like--my old headphones had a slider to position where you wanted the left-right phones to split off. These have a set spot on the cord, and one side is far longer than the other, it's quite uneven. I find that annoying at times, and also I don't like how it looks.All that being said, these are not costly, and the sound quality is good. If you like the noise-canceling effect, then you'll probably love these!
If you can find one of these units I recommend that you do so. SONY makes the definite 8mm VCR hands down. This is one of the best units I have ever seen. The picture is incredible and has to be seen. It has a much greater picture than S-VHS recorders. Only DVD pictures look better. It has a very precise flying erase head that allows excellent editing for clear transitional cuts. If you prefer 8mm recording I recommend you get one of these units before they are all gone.
I'm kicking myself for not switching to "EZ" years ago.I'm halfway through my first pack, and every cable (even some old generic CAT5 UTP) has passed gigabit tests with flying colors. I suck at making cables -- it often took 2-3 tries to make a reliable gigabit cable with normal connectors -- but with these connectors it's been "works the first time, every time".Threading the wires through the right channels takes patience, practice, and good eyesight, but I'm not complaining.I'm also using:Platinum Tools 100036 Strain Relief for EZ-RJ45 Cat 6 50 pcsPlatinum Tools EZ-RJPRO HD Crimp ToolMonoprice 1000FT Cat6 550MHz UTP CM Stranded Bulk Bare Copper Ethernet Cable-White
This battery was great and lasts a long time. I brought two (one that came with the camera and one I bought from Amazon) on a 7 day cruise and seemed to rarely have to swap batteries. Well worth the money. Well worth buying namebrand too. I bought a cheap imitation for my son's camera and it was junk. This one worked great.
A friend gave me this card for free, when I travled to Arizona. I use this card in my Dell X51V.From time to time, this card can't be recoginize by the PDA. I have to pull it out and re-insert it in, and reset my PDA.Then oneday, my GPS software showed "Map data corrupted". All the data in the card was wiped out, and the card's space reduced to around 300M, have no idea where the remaining space goes to.Don't put important data on this one!!! That's my lesson.
This was a good product for what you pay for it. Keyboard batteries last a long time. Mouse batteries - not so much. We use rechargable NiMH and get about a week or two.A couple of things I didn't like:The NUMLOCK, CAPSLOCK, SCROLLLOCK buttons are in the standard locations, but the indicators are not on the keyboard. They are displayed in the system tray after installing the software.There's no warning that the mouse batteries are getting low. They're just suddenly dead. But we keep an extra set on-hand - so that's not a huge concern.For the freedom of the wireless keyboard and especially wireless mouse at this price, it's worth it. I'd do it again.
This stand provides a great value. Works as you would expect and requires no more maintenance that tightening the screws every once in a while. I own at least 10 of these and would recommend it.
I, like another reviewer, purchased this to use with Skype, though I am not chatting with friends but using it for some training sessions. I would have rated it higher but the person on the other end said it would frequently cut out so they couldn't really understand what I was saying. I had no problems on my end hearing what was being said, so perhaps it was just my connection. It was fairly comfortable without being too tight on my head and would be comfy for glasses wearers like myself.
I fussed with this antenna for several years before it broke. I replaced it with $10 RCA rabbit ears, and they work better, with less drop-outs. I live in MD (suburban DC) and have my rabbit ears in the attic, connected to the TV with a 50-foot coaxial cable. I get all channels except channel 9, which is low VHF. For people in urban areas who need only a unidirectional antenna, I'd say give regular HDTV rabbit ears a try.Basic Indoor AntennaYou might save yourself some money.
Holds the camera and lens in place (compartments) but limited space and security for the Cannon EF 75-300mm zoom lens.
I purchased this not as an MP3 player ('cause my Jukebox has that job locked up tight), but as a player for Audible.com, which is a downloadable, audio book service. I have had other Iomega products and so I chose the HipZip from the list of compatible players because the other Iomega products I've owned have been good. The HipZip is no exception. It is well-packaged, sturdily made, intuitively controllable (I don't recall having to look at any manual) and has very nice sound (the 2 40meg disks it ships with have some mp3 files preloaded on them, like demos, so I have heard it reproduce music &amp; text). The software &amp; USB set-up was a breeze and the recharger, while not the most portable design possible, is fine. That there is a built-in, rechargeable Lithium Ion battery is a major plus. The BodyGlove belt-clip case is really well made and fits, well, like a glove. The earphones, however, you can keep. I have ordered a car charger and a cassette adapter and some more 40 meg disks, which when viewed in dollars-per-megabyte terms, are extremely reasonable (about 1/4 the price of other, popular removeable media). All in all, I am really pleased.
LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 301015 120 GB USB 2.0/FireWire400/FireWire800 Portable Hard DriveI'm a video producer and use these for media storage and editing both at the office and on the road using firewire cords. They're bus-powered, so they run off our Macs with ease -- and we have zero latency issues...even with HD material.Phenomenal product. We've got at least half a dozen of them in varying storage sizes, and they're built for bear. They really are rugged and handle abuse -- drops, jostling, heat, cold -- on the road, in flight, in the field, etc.When we shoot our video in file formats and have to deliver raw HD material at the end of a shoot vs. editing it, we buy one of these for the project and just hand them off to our clients when it's all done. Never had an issue and always had good feedback.
Let me first clarify. I am NO CAMERA PRO. I don't have those professional SLRs where people would spend over 10k or more on. I like taking photos but I can't afford those cameras.So my review may not be as informative, or as accurate, or as particular, as most veterans would like it to be. I am sorry :(Really great filter. It had some dust/dirt on the glass itself when it arrived, but after some cleaning it was nice and clean!Had a scratch on the metal ring too but meh. I didn't really care much about it since the scratch wasn't on the glass itself.This seems to be a problem more on the handling and distribution side than the manufacturing side.Overall my pictures looks better and I am really happy!Definitely will recommend this. I was considering this over Hoya and Marumi and Tiffen as well but I went with B+W.Hoya is made in philipines for some of the models so I was kinda skeptical about it.Marumi had very little to no reviews and I am not a camera pro so I didn't want to risk it.Tiffen seems to have a lot of issues based upon the reviews on Amazon so I didn't want to risk it either.I have a Nex-5 and since I already spent $700 on the camera, a $40 filter to protect the lens seems reasonable to me.Yes there are better filters out there, but it just doesn't fit into my budget. I really can't afford filters in the 3 digit regions.For most people this particular model will be good enough. Very good actually.
This is a nice little radio. AM, FM and TV reception to boot.Reception is great and having a PLL circuit sure beats my other analog radio.Sound is good, but as another reviewer indicated, the volume on the TV side could be louder.The FM sound is really nice. The DBB is a waste of time. If you use the included ear buds, you'll quickly saturate the earphones. As the manufacturer already states, using DBB with the speaker is useless. A higher end pair of headphones might help with this feature.Overall, it makes a good buy for the price.
well i bought this item twice once from retail store at 499 and on here for 395 heck of a savings so i consider this a good buy, when a friend of mine purchased the 430ex II i was like hmmm that one is ok but ppl where like that's made in china wow, they really have it against those guys but it does matter where it is made and quality.
Great Product and easy to use and, for the money, one can't go wrong in owning one. I have had 2 printers before this, HP and EPSON, neither one could compare.
It worked just fine, though model number is slightly different. Charges battery farely quickly and no issue operating with AC. Original one only last three years but hope this one to stay longer.
SUMMARY:Stop Looking for headphones right now!! These headphones are absolutly amazing! (No I do not work for Sony) The bass is so deep it feels like its in your body as if you were listening on a HiFi Bose surround sound system. When I first received these in the mail I was EXTREMELY dissappointed, at first I couldnt figure out what everything did then the headphones wouldnt go in my ears. So i changed the ear pieces, read the instructions and I was still disappointed, my ears are small and the smallest fitting would barely go in my right ear. I decided to keep em and give them a chance. After about 4 days I was in love with them, you get used to the strange design (which looks amazing in-person). Now about 6 months later, my headphones and I are inseperable. I am extremely active and run 2 or 3 miles a day some days a treadmill, others at the local park, I also lift weights and work around noisy machinery. These headphones do not isolate sound as well as etymotics or shures or ultimate ears, but the project the sound into your ear so you dont need to have as much isolation. These allow you to hear the people around you and still hear your music. Yes, I am some what of an audiophile and I have the shure e3c & e4c, etymotic er4 & er6i, ultimate ears super.fi 5 pro, bose triport, along with various cheaper headphones (under $50), 23 to be exact, and i was going through about a pair of headphones every 3-4 weeks, due to various problems (wires breaking, loss of sound in an ear bud, poor sound quality, minimal bass, too much bass, too much treble, barely any treble, poor sound isolation, uncomfortable, etc.), but since I purchased my Sony mdr-exlp's I haven't purchased a single pair of headphones. I even prefer them over my ultimate ears, etymotic, bose, and shure headphones because of their style, performance, noise isolation, sound quality, size, and convenience. Not to mention that they match perfectly with my ipod video (I have the white ones).OVERALL:-Sound great-Look stunning-Awesome case-Nice noise isolation-Stunning bass and treble-They last!!-They're cheap!!ADVICE:Stop looking and buy these now!!! Forget about those other more expensive ones (shure, etymotic, ultimate ears, bose) or cheaper ones. I wasted my money and I don't want you to make the same mistake!If you have any questions you can contact me at: Jason724@gmail.com
I just purchased these ear-phones and firstly I have to say they are not the best out there but certainly the best under $50. They are very comfortable and provide nice sound if your looking for something with great base there not for you but for the overall average user they are a good choice. The one thing that bugs me is the cord having that double cord thing but I just use the ipod extension thing.
I am a major Secret History fan and waited anxiously for the arrival of this new work. I was impressed with the first 50 pages - the evocation of mood was incredible and I was prepared to plow through the book at lightning speed. By page 100 something bizarre started happening. My eyelids began to droop. I thought it was a fluke and laid the book aside. The next day it happened again; within 20 pages I was dead asleep and drooling on the pages! Still in denial, I continued this ritual for almost a week. One Friday night I fell asleep 3 separate times, each time wrenching my eyelids open to begin again. Finally, defeated, I had to admit to myself and others -THIS BOOK IS JUST PLAIN BORING! I was devastated! Too many words, very overwrought and overly dramatic, and just plain dull. Even editing the number of sentences that include the word "ferocious" could have reduced the tome by 25 pages! Ah, well, 10 more years isn't really that long to wait for the next one...
My father has a Nikon Coolpix 5000 (5 megapixels), my mom an Olympus C-4040 (4 megapixels). Both of those take awesome, awesome pictures but are very pricey. After reading reviews and searching the internet I settled for this one. According to Megapixel.net it had the best image quality.It certainly is rather easy to use and figure out. The manuals for the camera and software,however, are painfully inadequate. I ended up going to Olympus's website to get better detailed instructions after having problems installing the software into my computer.The different modes all take really nice photos. The sound of the lense as you power on and off is really grating, really sounds like it's sick or something. Batteries don't last too long when you use the LCD.But overall very nice camera that takes beautiful pics.
Think twice before you buy these non-slip headphones. I was very disappointed with the fit of these headphones. They are design for specific type of ears and if you don't have those ears, forget it! How do you know if you have the right size ears? You just don't know until you try them on and realize they don't fit. They are truly uncomfortable and not very flexible. Save your money and find something else. Don't buy them because of the low price. There is a reason for the low price. Who wants them!
Please be aware that this surge protector has a &#34;normal&#34; plug, most other Tripp Lite surge protectors have a flat cord to help it fit behind tight places but this model does not. Otherwise it is a solid product.
I've had this mouse for a while, and I have two major problems with it.1) It doesn't work properly on most surfaces. Any surface that has any sort of red tint or any kind of dark surface it seems to dislike. The pointer will jump around randomly because of this.2) The mouse will occasionally click twice when you only click once. This causes you to accidentally close windows you didn't want to and open files that you dont want to. It is very frustrating.Other than that, I like the design. Any smaller would be too small I think. The bright blue LED is a bit obnoxious though. If I were you I'd drop down a few extra bucks and get something decent.
I've had my visor for over 2 years, and I've loved it ever since I got it to replace my suicidal Palm IIIx (the screen cracked, twice!). It is a sturdy, solid device that is still going fine (none the worse for wear) after 2 years of heavy duty usage.I love the stylus, and would like to see many others like it, it's heavy (metal body) and it includes a reset pin (on the pointy side) and a wonderful screwdriver (on the top side) that exactly fits the screws in the case, temptation to mess with the warranty if there ever was one.The only down side to it is that since Handspring has decided to exit the PDA market and concentrate on the Communicator market, so we wont see any more excelent products like this one. The Ingenious (sp?) springboard modules are also dead and there won't likely be any more innovatin on that side.The current price is very nice, so if you want a ... rugged pda, buy it. If you want something more state-of-the-art and with more future, go for the Zire 71 or an entry level Sony.
sony is lame. i agree. they'e inexplicably expensive, provide terrible or non-existant customer service, produce equipment that has major faults, and only support their own proprietary formats and accessories so if you lose a cord or want to increase your memory card, you have to give them even more $.that said, this camera is amazing, and you should buy one.1. the small size of this camera makes it a non-decision as to whether to bring it with you, which is a major defect of most larger cameras. look at it this way: if you are not a photographer, you will likely never bring that big camera with you on simple outings, and will probably not even take it out of its case unless a really good photo op happens. so you will spend the same amount of $ on a much better camera that you will never really use. this camera fits in my shirt pocket, and comes everywhere with me.2. The "magnifying glass" mode on the sony t-series camera cannot be beat except with a much larger, more expensive SLR camera. believe me, i am a botanist and this camera takes such good pictures of flowers that you can see the grains of pollen, in relief. this camera can see better that you can.3. sony is not the only lame electronics manufacturer.
I've had this charger for nearly two months now--during which I did quite a bit of traveling, including a short trip to Brazil--and I have had absolutely no problems using it to charge my iPod touch! Great product.
The picture was great but..... When the TV arrived it had no remote in the box. When I called Philips, they said they could not send me a remote; therefore, I boxed it up and sent it back. Very poor service from Philips.
it allways comes down to how long the connection works/lasts where the cord and jack meet, but so far, awesome sounds, and i use these from the gym to the beach..awesome!
Look, if you're trying to find an excellent HDTV for a steal of a deal - this is it! I purchased a 300 pound HDTV ready television a few years back for not much less than this one. At $1,150 on Amazon with free shipping, they're practically giving this thing away. And the performance...my has technology come a long way in just a few years time. Sometimes I feel like I'm looking at art in a museum with my television - the colors are unbelievable. And wait until you feed the picture with HD material...wow! After doing considerable research on a smaller projection television, this is the most for the money...money which was definitely well spent. No regrets, simply amazing.
This DVD is as big of a ripoff as $150 HDMI cables. As one reviewer pointed out, I would not lend or recommend this DVD to my friends. The setup is so basic and limited as to be a waste of time. I did a better job of adjusting my settings without this DVD than with it. It helps you adjust a whopping four settings: brightness, contrast, tint/hue and sharpness. Wow, all the settings my 1975 Philips console TV had. They needed to make a DVD to show me how to set the tint so that people don't show up green? Don't even ask about the "music video" on here. That was probably the most insulting part of the whole video, with the possible exception of the Monster exec on the DVD telling you what a star this bimbo is going to be. If I could get my money back on this I would. Please don't spend your money on this product.
ive tried 10 stereo systems in the past 2 years and this one kicks all of their a$$es . if u dont love LOUD music i dont recomened it for you this thing blasts 90 deibals.
We bought a Sharp Aquos LC-42D62U on May 9, 2007. By May 15 an opaque brown shadow had taken up most of the screen. By May 16, the picture was gone, and in spite of many calls to Sharp "customer service," the TV has sat unfixed, unreplaced and unwatched for over a month. We are out nearly $2,000, and Sharp barely bats an eye. The opaque shadow is a defect that appears in the form of a dark brown or black flickering band that spans the entire width of the screen. What's most troubling is that Sharp is not customer-centric. Sharp makes it easy to purchase the Aquos, but excessively difficult to arrange for repair or a replacement. We continue to spend extraordinary lengths of time on the (800) BE SHARP "customer service" line, only to be asked again and again to submit photos of the problem the television is having, then have those photos reviewed by Sharp's technical committees who then dispatch technicians to our house to review the problem and take pictures of the television again and wait for parts to be mailed so that the technician can return to install them. If the replacement parts do not resolve the problem, arrangements are made for additional replacement parts to be sent out, all in a time-consuming trial-and-error approach that disregards the customer's interest in having what was paid for in the first place -- a functioning television. Sharp Aquos ... Nothing is Lost (except your desire to be hosed again).
Reception is good, serves the purpose well of being able to listen to the traffic in the morning before heading out the door.Good quality - great value for the price.
Well, The replacement foam, came pretty quickly, and everything was there. It's a bit difficult to review foam, since, it's foam.. :D but i'm happy with it, does what I need it to do.
I purchased 2 of the plebr10 Etherfast 10/100 power line bridges to solve a specific problem.So far, they have not done so.Here is my situation.I have a Comcast cable modem with a Linksys befsr41 4 port router.A desktop and 2 laptops are usually connected to it, and everything runs fine.My workshop is 300 feet away from the house, and I need an internet connection out there bad!Thouble is, there are no phone or network lines out there, and no practical way to run any now that the concrete work is complete.However, I did install underground power and put in a 200 amp panel when it was being built.I had hoped the power line bridges would reach out there, but they do not.They work fine in most outlets in the house, but not all.They seem to either work, or NOT- no in between slow performance, etc has been seen.Here is what I am going to try next.Plug the house plerb10 box into the service outlet on the main power panel in the house and run a cat5 cable from it to a port on the befsr41 router attached to the cable modem.I think a 50 foot cable will reach.Then, plug the other plebr10 into the service outlet on the main power panel in the shop. This puts the 2 bridges ~300 feet apart, connected by 500mcm cables (read that LARGE, for household wiring.)I am wondering if the large surface area of these wires causes the RF to radiate out more that a smaller wire would?Any thoughts?If anyone else has any experience with these dogs, please jump in here and share.
This router is comparible to the netgear router, i have had no problems or issues with this..only gaming when you host you have to forward an IP,but i do agree the tech service sucks.....
If you need some thing to make your small amount of wire longer then this is the best product to get that extra feet. This is what I needed worked just great had no promblems with it.
These filters work as advertised and only help your photos by reducing UV (affects far off shots mainly I'm told). More importantly I keep one on all of my lenses ,mainly out of paranoia, but I'd rather replace a cheap filter than pay to repair the front element or worse from scrapes and scratches. I recommend this filter to anyone looking to just give their lenses a little extra love for only a little extra fee. It's like buying a good screen protector for your LCD, its just a good idea and the price is low enough that it doesn't really make the already steep price tag on entry to DSLR photography as a hobby any worse. I currently have 3 of these filters.
I got this cable to connect my HD DVR to my T.V. I have bought much more expensive HDMI Cables in the past but after reading the reviews, I thought I would give this a try. I am pleasantly suprised to say, this cable works Great!Don't waist your money on more expensive cables when this little baby gets the job done!
Creating a DVD, using iMovie to iDVD EVEN on a PowerMac G5 Quad (superfast, supergreat!) is a 4-5 hour process. A 10-15% FAILURE rate, due to POOR media quality is UNACCEPTABLE! The 'quality control' at MEMOREX sucks!It is NOT so much the cost of the bad DVDs, but, there are superficial scratches on the recording surface of 5-8 out of every 50 I have used, causing a failure to burn, after a VERY lengthy set up process.I will be using VERBATIM blank media . .FROM NOW ON!
This is an awesome CB radio for the price. It's compact, has RF gain control, others can hear me clearly, and it's loud enough for me to hear others clearly too. The only bummer is that I connected it to a switched power source, and it defaults to channel 9 when you turn it on (rather than your last used channel) but I can't complain about that since it's the least expensive radio I found!
The one I bought was brand new. It's been on charge for 12 hours now. It won't turn on, the battery is completely dead and won't take a charge. I think I am going to stick to my 8-track.
Note: This is a copy of the same review I posted on the Toshiba site.Intelligent Design - all ports on the side, instead of in the back, keyboard large enough to permit normal typing speeds.Excellent performance and features for the price and in comparison to competitor brands.Excellent quality and solid feel in the construction of the laptop.Excellent expandability. 4GB RAM max, 64 bit processor which may allow the laptop to upgraded to a 64bit OS in future, Vista or Linux (drivers, BIOS permitting) 200GB drive size.Not an inordinate amount of shovelware.Battery life at just over 2 hours, now that I "trained" it. A nine cell would have been nice, therefore only a 4 rating for battery life.Wireless chipset, Sound and Video subsystems seem excellent.Very quiet drive compared to A135-S4527. However it is slower than the 5400rpm drive in the S4527, which dropped performance rating to 4. I wish it had been partitioned into a c: and D: partition so that I could keep data on the d: partition and not have to backup offsite to restore the OS.Sufficient RAM. I wish they had provided a single 1GB SO-DIMM rather than two 512MB's. I had to pull both out to upgrade to the recommended 2GB. The video will pull anywhere from 128MB to 384 so this upgrade is even more necessary than on systems using Intel's Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950.I bought and returned a Acer Aspire 3680-2633 ( BIOS Issues) and a Tobshiba S135-4527 (32 bit processor and 2GB RAM limitation) before settling on this unit. No regrets on this one.
I wanted a battery back up clock that a) made NO NOISE b) had a light - and this light lights up just enough to let you see the time without burning your eyes out c) simple to use - now I'm no slouch when it comes to technology but all you need to do with this clock is turn the outside blue ring of the clock face to the desired alarm time and flip a button to alarm on - can't get easier then that - and really, why would you want it to be?Additionally, you can have alarm or radio and the radio has GREAT reception and volume.The only downside is that the design is a little old fashioned but I try to pretend it's &#34;retro&#34; and therefore cool!Awesome buy, and truly there is no annoying 'ticking' noise!
We find this TV to be very good delivering crisp clear reception with HDTV and Digital channels, as well as DVD/VCR playback. However analog stations while clear, are not as clear as our other traditional analog tv's. There is just not enough HDTV stations. This is not a TV problem, but rather a TV Network and cable provider problem. Perhaps someday the stations will catch up to Digital and HD. So the TV gets 5 stars, the networks and cable companies get 3 stars. The networks also lose a star due to the annoying messages they keep broadcasting at the bottom of the screen, does anyone else find this annoying?Ray
The camera produces dark pictures and needs manual exposure compensation to correct this. I have used a Canon film SLR camera for years and compared to that, it certainly feels there is something wrong in the metering of this camera. I am returning mine tomorrow.
I was originally looking for just a standard CD player. I noticed this gem which plays MP3's and decided to try it out. It works quite well. I burned a disc with 124 MP3's scattered into various folders, popped it in, and was listening to music several seconds later. I researched the product before i bought it and had read several reviews saying that the product &quot;skipped frequently&quot; and had &quot;a poor laser which wouldn't read cheap discs&quot;. To test this, I bought the cheapest discs I could find and burned my MP3's onto them. No problem. In addition, skipping is minimal in MP3 play, though standard CD play benefits from the ESP (shock protection) the player provides. Several reviewers complained about a delay while MP3 discs were being read into memory, but this was actually quite fast. If you want a portable MP3 player which will handle your audio CD's, pick this up. The ability to play carry around 10 hours of music in a small package will not disappoint you. My two complaints; the unit includes an internal NiCAD battery charger, but it only ships with Alkaline batteries. Also, the earbud headphones it ships with are subpar; I use a pair of Sony headphones with it.
I purchased the apex 2600 after reading good reviews of it, both here and in other places. After less than 24 hours it turned out to be a huge disappointment, for myself and for my parents, for whom it was a gift.It played only one out of three DVD's without problems, the other two being afflicted by a number of glitches. Both of the problem DVD's would repeatedly freeze during playback, while the counter on the player kept going. One also exhibited extremely slow speed when going to the menu.These problems were consistent, and also not present on another dvd player.The DVD door would scratch the top of the disc every time it closed.There were a few attractive features, such as the small size and the layout of the remote.all in all, trying to save some money on this player resulted in me shelling a great deal more when i purchased a much nicer DVD VCR combo player to make up for blazing crappiness of this very embarassing gift.
Pro's- seems to be working as advertised so far. No problems with it.Con's - Should come standard with the 6 foot probes.
Very sturdy. Can't beat the price. Not too big not too small. Could not be any better than this, specially for what I paid for it. Even Walmart's price was $15 more than what I paid for it. Fast, Free delivery.
The camera results are really good, and the performance is terrific. The best part about it is the user friendliness. But the images tend to have some abberations when shot in very bright light like an intense sunny day. The camera provides a good night capture mode, though.If you are looking for a good camera to fit into your budget, this is the one.
Note: I am not a professional and know little about lighting/aperatures/ISO/ or anything technical. The little I know came from my first camera, a Pentax K1000.I bought this camera for personal use in 2006. I still have mine, 6 years later and it takes fantastic sport pictures and anything else I like in my lens. I have just purchased a used PowerShot S3IS for the company I work for. The one I purchased for my work is for our online advertising. The pictures always turn out perfect. We have had 4 different cameras in the past 6 years. They can't keep up with the multiple photos, clarity, focus and "abuse" of the daily use. This S3IS is sturdy. It also has one feature I will never do without, a moveable LCD monitor. This makes out of view shots viewable. I love taking pictures with this camera, even 6 years later.The clarity is amazing. I have read multiple reviews and the best one said the PowerShot S3 IS gives DSLR camera's a run for the money. This is also the reason I have not upgraded to a DSLR camera. I hope this helps.
Got this camera for my little sister. She loves it. We all loved it so much we got my mom the SD1000 a year later. It's a great camera for the price, and offers great quality and a superb (unparalleled?) user interface. Very easy to use. The coolest part is when you tilt the camera your pictures tilt so you can see them in the LCD display. So cool! We all love it. And it's a great price.
WARNING!!! Can not use button features to operate Zen player because leather case is way too tight! You can hardly get the player into the case so no amount of time or breaking in period is going to fix the problem. Sadly, it's like having a pair of shoes that are so tight you have to remove them so you can walk. [...]
I purchased this camera for my sixteen year old niece. It's only a 3.2MP so the picture quality isn't as good as a 5.0MP, however, 3.2MP is above average quality. This is a great starter camera for a young person or teenager. It's compact, has easy to use menu items, and a cool charger base. The batteries run out a little too fast but so do the ones in my expensive 5.0MP camera. It's the nature of the beast...The person who wrote the review about the pictures being to dark didn't turn on the flash. The flash must be turned on in low light. If they had read the directions, they would have figured that out. Once the flash is turned on the pictures come out perfect.Don't hesitate to buy this affordable camera for someone as a starter. It is a great device.I gave this "4" stars because of the price, features, and slim body. I thought "5" stars was too high because it is not for a serious picture taker, it's a great "first" camera.
I bought this to replace a different rolling backpack brand(also begins with a J), that fell apart after less than a month of use by my second grader. The other brands wheels fell off and the handle broke, stuck in the up position. So far, this one is a huge improvement over the other model. A little more expensive, but seems like it's built to last.
I also had the misfortune of buying the Duracell CEF15NC 15 Minute Charger, plus 16 of the AA 2650 mAh and 4 of the AAA mAh Duracell batteries (the ones with the all green and black design). First unit was dead right out of the package but I was able to exchange it for another one (my bad luck =;-p). Since then, there's been an array of problems but the bottom line is that I estimate that I got about 1/4 of the usage that I should have from the batteries and the charger. Only about 1/2 the batteries were operable after a couple of months of light use and it went downhill from there. It was always a game to try to charge them just before I needed to use them because they did couldn't hold a charge when they weren't in use. The timing of that charging dance was complicated by the pathetic fact that this 4 battery capacity charger has NEVER been able to charge more than 2 batteries at a the same time! As soon as a 3rd battery of any type is inserted, the red light starts blinking and it won't charge. Let's not forget the heavy external power supply which undercuts it's portability and the final insult: a VERY noisy fan that kicks in as soon as the batteries are inserted and wails away the entire time the batteries are charging.I see that the Duracell CEF15NC 15 Minute Charger and the 2650 mAh AA batteries are still available through Amazon's affiliates, but I would emphatically warn everyone to steer clear of these duds. Duracell doesn't list the CEF15NC 15 Minute Charger or the AA 2650 mAh batteries as current products on their web site, so I assume they've been mercifully discontinued. However, it's interesting that searching the Duracell web site for the product names or any permutation thereof, yields zero results. In addition, contrary to standard practice for most manufacturers, I couldn't find an area on the site that lists any information at all about discontinued products. From a brand that I used to associate with high quality standards, I consider these products and the total lack of even the most basic support or information about them on their web site to be an embarrassing low point for the company. Fortunately, these days there are many better options, so I no longer need to give Duracell another thought...or another dollar.
Great case for the nook, especially for the price. Looks well made and durable. Would definitely buy again.
Works as advertised. Upgraded my eyepiece on my DSLR along with the Nikon DK-3 eyecup. Helps keep the light out when you are shooting outside in bright sunlight. Highly recomended.
Used it for hooking my headphone jack on laptop to my receiver to listen to youtube, etc. Works well, no problems.
Overall, I'm glad I got this keyboard. The lighting is GREAT for late night sessions when you don't want/need the whole room illuminated. I find that I stick to the blue light at most times, and switch to red when it gets really late. I think it's easier on your eyes at night; doesn't leave "ghosts" in your vision.I have been having some issues with the letters wearing out. The way the key lighting works is that the keys are made of a transparent material and painted black with the letters a semi-transparent film. The problem is the film and black paint wear/scratch off over time on some keys. I plan to contact the company to see if I can get replacements. One other issue is the "R" key is loosing it's sensitivity and so I have to backtrack to re-type it a lot. Will also ask about that.Apart from that it's really nice. No other keyboards like it, from what I've found.
It didn't take me minute to figure it out. The downloads are easy without using any software. The movie taking part is a little tricky, but you can become proficient after a few sample tries.
I bought this subwoofer to add bass to a stock stereo. The sub works and looks nice but the sound quality is lacking even compared to an old $40 Sony Xplod sub. In retrospect, I should have spent $20 extra and bought the Kenwood.EDIT: After less than a year this sub is dead.
I've been using a 17&quot; monitor for a couple of years now and decided to upgrade to a 19&quot;. The most important factors for me were the picture quality and high resolution at decent refresh rates. This monitor has both, and I am very pleased with it. The display at 1600x1200 is quite good, refreshes at 77hz. The flicker is a bit noticeable, but that is to be expected at 77hz. It is still quite useable and does not appear bothersome to me. The resolution that I use, 1240x1024 is sharp, clear, and flicker free. The on screen text is extremely sharp and colors are bright. I would highly recommend this monitor if you're looking for a good quality 19&quot; monitor at a great price.
This is my second unit in a year and Archos has obviously not solved the static problem. I waited 9 months to get the second one, thinking they would have the bugs worked out. That was a mistake! The problem occurs when streaming media over wifi while using headphones. It's totally unbearable. I sent this second unit in for repair and after 3+ weeks, have the same problem. If you don't intend on using the wifi feature to stream your videos/music while using headphones then by all means go for it!
Purchased this Binocular for me and my 8 & 6 year-old boys and it works great for all of us. It is nice and compact (smaller than I expected) so this was a little too small for my husband but still works. Kids are having so much fun cuz we live in the woods and being able to discover so much from the surrounding nature.
We took a 22 hour trip. We used this Belkin power supply for everything we needed to normally plug into our electric outlets at home. It worked for everything. The kids watched videos on the laptop without worrying about the battery dying in the middle. We charged our cell phones, ipods, extra rechargable batteries; everything we needed we charged in the car thanks to this Belkin power supply.
The worst printer I have had. I was able to print two pics without problem and never again. The head dries and you have to use the nozzle cleaner which basically consumes your ink. Epson engineered this product to make you spend your money in ink!!! I have never been able to get good quality print outs anymore. I clean the heads 3 times before it prints out so it comes out well but then, of course, i don't have any ink left.WORST THING IS that today I have ran out of color ink (trying to clean the head) and all I need to do is to print a school paper (in black and white) BUT IT DOESN'T LET ME because it requires me to spend the $40 in the color cartridge in order to print black. I AM EXTREMELY dissatisfied with the printer.WILL NEVER BUY EPSON AGAIN. And by the way, most of the positive feedback left before me look like full-blown lies put by sellers! or someone using the printer during the first day after purchase.
Over the years, the DVD's and CD's accumulate, and you don't have space. This has been great for us. What used to cover two walls, now can fit in TV stand. Great quality, value for the price. Probably will be back for even more.
Plus1- This digital camera does much more than I need - I really like the small "shirt-pocket" size. I tend to carry it more often so I am less-frequently without the camera when a good photo opportunity arises.Minus:1- The software takes over your PC and is not flexible to use.2- The camera's video is a proprietary format (Quicktime) and Kodak does not provide software to save or convert the videos to a more standard format that can be burned to a CD or DVD and viewed on a DVD player. I had to spend over $50 on 3rd party software that is difficult to use and it is a pain to have to do the extra conversion step with each video.3- Kodak does not support the most popular printers in my office (HP color 2500). It seems they want you to buy their printers even if you already have a printer that is superior.Because of these closed-system, incompatibility issues, I rated the camera package and Kodak LOW.- If you are advanced and can support yourself with other software, it is a great camera.- If you are a beginner and want to just buy all Kodak compatible stuff and have Kodak software always running on your PC, it is also great.- I really dislike that, to allow use of this software, Kodak forces a user to have the software launch on their PC. Don't they understand that we users are trying to use this sometimes at work and would like a more discreet software package that will not pop up randomly (yes it does) on our screens, stay resident in the icon tray, etc?Geez...
I had originally gotten this bag for my Canon 35mm f/2.0, but it's just too darn gigantic for that lens! Luckily, it fits the hood for my Canon 10-22mm quite nicely.As far as the build goes, I like the quality of the materials and the elastic draw string is a nice touch.So, while it's a nice bag, just realize how big it is! It's essentially a flat bag and, when flattened, it measures about 5.5" x 5.5".
I bought this because I have DirecTv wired on one side of my room and wanted the TV on the other side of the room. I could have paid someone to run the cable up the exterior insulated wall, through the attic and down the other wall but this was just plain easier. Plus, I occasionally like to watch a game in my garage while working so I plan to try it with my small tv. I have no problems with interference but it is about 15 feet line-of-sight and I have no 2.4Ghz wireless networks or phones and the nearest neighbor is about 70 feet away. When I try broadcasting to the garage, I will update this review on that performance. The setup was trivial. It would be nice to be able to buy additional matching receivers because I would like to broadcast the DirecTV commercial free radio to my stereo on another floor. One more thing, the website says this is Sylvania but the box is labeled &quot;Lorex&quot;. Not a big deal since most electronics are rebranded anyway.
Ordered it because it's supposed to be the one of the best power surges. Works great so far. I like that each part is labeled for the electronic plugged in.
Be careful with this latest manufacturing batch. It appears that Garmin is shipping junk, again. This most recent batch of units seems to be prone to locking up after limited use. See the following for more details.[...]or google search for "eTrex Vista HCX Locks up"Does not appear to be isolated, and dose seem to indicate that you may want to hold off purchasing this unit until the problems are resolved.Otherwise it is a good unit, it is just limited by the fact that it stops working after a few minutes.
I've had both the 1 and 2gb Zens. They were very user friendly, the sound quality was good, but they are quite fragile and easy to break. The First Zen that I had that broke was admittedly my fault. I had left in in my car and that night we had an unexpectedly early freeze. The temperature dropped and the inner screen of my Zen shattered. I went and replaced it, but the second one that I bought wouldn't work on my computer at all. This was strange because it was the exact same machine that I had owned previously and it had worked fine. After a few lengthy customer service attempts it was determined that I just had a faulty mp3 player. I went to return it but this time decided to upgrade to the Zen V Plus. It worked well and I had no problem using it with my computer. The only complaint that I have about it is that it was very fragile. I was getting into my car and my Zen slipped out of my pocket and landed on the ground. It only fell a total of about a foot and a half, but that was all it took to destroy the display. I still have sound, but I can't see what I'm choosing to listen to because the display is pitch black. I realize it was my fault I dropped it, but you would think that it could stand up to more than a one foot fall before breaking.To sum up: Its easy to use and I was happy with the performance of the two that worked, but be careful with it because it's very easy to break.
I read the reviews prior to buying this item. I saw that most were satisfied. I purchased. I'm very happy since it works. Not HD picture, but its on a 19 inch LCD so who cares. I'm like the fact that I was able to put the FIOS box in another room (without a TV connected) and transmit the picture to my kitchen top TV. I was loathing having to pay someone to bust up the backsplash to run a cable and have the unseemly box with the exposed wires eating up counter space. IT WORKS! IT WORKS! IT WORKS! And most importantly it makes me seem like a genius. Caveat: I've only owned the product for one day. Will update if things go terribly wrong.
I purchased this item and enjoyed the clock function for about a year. Reception on the radio was never great, however, and after about two years the radio function died completely.Also, the "self-setting" function never really worked.
Super easy to install- excellant range through walls, doors- always a strong signal - was picking up wifi from houses next door. This is an excellant wifi card for a good price, great value.
I bought these as a lightweight alternative to my MDR-CD60's for when I am doing things outside. They do a great job of blocking out noise and the sound quality is good. I have barely used my other headphones since I bought these. These are easily the most comfortable earbuds I have ever worn. They are very lightweight and the earpieces are very flexible. The cord is about 4' long and very lightweight and flexible as well. This isn't always a good thing because the cord becomes tangled and caught on things very easily. I would definitely recommend using something to keep the excess cable wound up and out of the way when you're using these. Otherwise they're a really nice product that I would definitely recommend.
Money leaker, who posted in 2009 has hit the nail on the head about features. I don't have this subwoofer, but can note that it has the features you need - LTE in, crossover control, auto power off/standby. I have a 12" Klipsch powered subwoofer and it has the same items as noted here, but the Polk is at a much lower price. I bought my Klipsch 12 years ago for around $400, so this is a steal. 12" is the perfect size as you will be able to shake your house if desired but even at lower levels provide a full sound with really pretty small speakers.I am running the sub with Infinity SM-Video center, Infinity SM-85 front, and Infinity C205 rears with a Yamaha RX-V595a Dolby Digital 5.1 100W equal channel power receiver. I previously used SM-125 (3 way, with 12" drivers) as mains and the SM-85 for rear, but it was overkill. The sub goes lower than the SM-125s and really fills the gaps, even with the smaller 85's. I set the crossover for about 125 Hz.While this does not specifically address the Polk speaker, I hope that you can realize a 12" sub is worth the money and both Polk and Klipsch make good ones. I was actually thinking of buying this, but don't think my wife would approve.... Polk speakers generally have a punchier bass than the Klipsch, which I prefer. I don't think Polk was making subs when I bought mine or else it wasn't carried by the stereo shop I purchased the sub at. If I didn't already have a sub, this would be in the Amazon cart right now.
This memory is the easiest way to upgrade your system.Upgraded from Compaq 512MB to these. Vista came to life! Then I added Compaq's memory to it (all 4 dimm slots filled for 2.5GB total) and had no conflicts at all!Now all I need is an AMD 4800, socket 939 processor. If you find one write me!HR
I got this CD Player for Christmas, and it is simply awesome! It is my first Personal CD Player, and I love it. With the anti-shock feature turned on, i cannot make it skip t all. I have shaken it, ran around with it, and drove on a gravel road while listening to it and it does NOT skip! The sound qualtity is good. It is all you would want in a Personal CD player, and i definatly recommend it!
I love my Photosmart C3180 printer. My prints come out superfast and beautifully colorfull. I would recommend this item to anyone.GREAT JOB HP!!! TOP OF THE LINE!!!
I was very pleased with the lights & reflectors. The price was incredibly low. Arrived on time & in good condition. Will use IGgFactory Inc again.
I had the same problem a previous reviewer had -- I kept receiving little electrical shocks in my ears from the earphones! plus, the foam pads kept falling off and the earbuds were too large to securely stay in my ears during my commute. more importantly, the sound is not great. I'm no audiophile but it was impossible for me to find the right EQ setting on my ipod when using these headphones. anytime I found a setting with a moderate amount of bass, the treble would be so piercing that my ears would hurt. this is the third pair of headphones I've used with my ipod and the first time I've had any of these particular problems. they are going back if amazon will let me return them ...
Excellent voice quality on this digital recorder. Saving files onto your PC is a snap with the serial or USB cables. Use the software that comes with it to edit the recordings and then save them to WAV files that can be played on any system. The data compression is excellent -- the sound files are small and can be emailed or put onto floppy disk.
I appreciate the usefulness of the sdplus. Way-to-go sandisk! Thanks to Amazon for the great pricing.
These are the best binocs out there. We've had Perma Focus for years and keep buying more so everyone can view the sights at the same time. Just used them for whale watching on the Sea of Cortez last week. 10x50 is also a good choice for someone without steady hands.
Bought this for my aging Dell 8300 XPS. I'm no newbie to computer hardware but, this upgrade is almost as easy as plugging in a toaster, providing you've found the correct memory. Snapped in easy and is working fine.
First of all, let me say this isn't a biased review. I have tried numerous mp3 players, inlcuding the Nomad and Rio series, as well as several lesser known brands. All of them had their faults (see my review for the Nomad 64). The Yepp 32mb model, though, is picture-perfect. The outer appearance is very sexy, somewhat resembling a pager. In addition, the sound quality is excellent. It is crisp and clear, and the bass boost is significantly better than any other mp3 players I've tried. One of the problems I had with the Nomad was that techno music sounded "flat", but I have no complaints with the Yepp.It comes with a VERY elite LCD wired remote, the best I've ever seen on any mp3 player. It blows the Nomad one out of the water, and on top of that, this one is included with the player. It also comes with a detachable belt clip and a set of sweet earphones (with sony-esque quality surprisingly). Even though the instructions that came with it were confusing, anybody who knows anything about computers should be up and running within half an hour.The Yepp comes with 32mb onboard memory, but can be expanded to 96mb with a card... Overall, this is the BEST deal you can get... Cheap and dependable, with enough features to satisfy even the giddiest of gadget lovers. Trust me, this is what you've been looking for. The Samsung Yepp is a winner. Others can't compare!
I have this sub currently hooked up to a 170 watt RMS amp until tomorrow when i get my new Kenwood 500 watt RMS. But just on the 170 watts this thing hits hella hard! When me and all my friends are in the car it gets hard to breathe! Shakes all my mirrors so much I can barely see anything out of them! If this sub isn't working for you then you don't have it hooked up right or you don't have a very good enclosure. Great sub, CEA rated is a huge plus too!
Bought 2 of these strips in January 2008. They seemed to work fine until June 2009. Strange thing, they both started making this terrible, irritable noise everytime a device was cut on. I had to stop using them and of course, the warranty was up. I would not recommend these strips, I went back to using my old ones, which have been working for years.
This was a decent little camera for it's time. By today's standards it's a bit bulky for the megapixils it offers. There is a design problem with the battery cover / door. It's on the bottom corner of the camera and spring-tensioned. It is pushed down and slid it into a locked position, held by little plastic tabs. These tabs break off easly, leaving the battery door hanging partially open. The camera still works, though you may have to use your pinky to tension the battery door. When travelling we've bumped into a number of people at tourist spots with the same camera. Most have broken battery doors. I like the photos it takes, but this flaw that would prevent me from buying it again.
My new Canon A80 showed up at my doorstep the day before hurricane Charley did the same thing. Fast delivery and timely.I can tell you from experiance that is does a fine job in low light and catches the action of wind blowing outside of a window during a hurricane. Excellent value and very good results. I needed something in place of my Nikon D70 for trips where I didnt want to carry a larger bulky camera but one that was reliable and very good. The A80 did the job just fine. Very happy with it. The software works well and is easy to use. Impressive images and the price is less than 1/2 the cost of the last point and shoot type camera I bought 4 years ago. I'd recomend it to anyone who wants a great point and shoot.
I orderd this for a Christmas present. I was assured it would get here before Christmas. It did but buy one day. When it was recieved the cord wasnt in the box. I ordered a silver model but recieved a black one. Luckily I didnt mind the color, but the cord was an issue. I went to radio shack to buy the cord. Once I had everything hooked up. The soud is ok..nothing special. Also make sure you are home. You have to sign for package.
I waited to buy this camera for 1 month- even resisted buying other cameras when I really needed it for a trip. The camera itself looks great- but the photos it takes are REALLY bad. My 5 yr old 3 megapixel camera took much better and much sharper pictures. It makes my old camera look like a 7 megapixel camera in comparison. The indoor pics are so grainy I'd be embarrassed to show them to anyone. The flash is not very good. The LCD screen is pretty bad too. I gave it a chance after taking a few pics in the store- that maybe it would look better on the computer screen. I was wrong and I'm taking the camera back. What I really wanted was to throw it out the window- but I will take it back and get a different camera. It's pretty, but a waste of time and money. Olympus should be ashamed of putting out such a poor quality camera. Do not buy!
Cable work great. Really liked the price. I purchased 8 cables total and all worked. Installed on HDTVs.
I bought two of these. One works fine. Only the left channel works on the other one and sounds terrible. I'm returning the defective one and not buying this brand again.
This was a Christmas gift for my 4-year old grandson. He loves it, uses it a lot, has shown it to everyone he sees. He enjoyes taking photos, reviewing his photos and sharing them with everyone within range. Great toy!
So far the batteries have a charge and worked great. Can't beat the free shipping.
Print File's negative page is essential if you have negatives that you would like to save and store. Instead of keeping them in the degradable plastic that came with your developed prints, take out the old shoebox that they live in, and put them in these archival pages.This has made my life easier and my files so much more organized! With a space at the top for writing subject content and date, this is a saving grace for those of us who have negatives that we would like to hold onto.It is getting harder to find these in camera stores and photo stops, but I am thrilled that Print File has such good customer service and a good product.
A very versatile, yet compact EQ at a great price. Sounds good and has useful frequency adjustments, as well as a fader. It did not pick up any engine noise. This is my second one for the same car so I add more channels and amps.
Operative phrase: "for the money." Honestly, I am really surprised at how well this camera has performed over the last 8 months since I bought it. I have had excellent performance in color, the widescreen is SO much cleaner and crisper than the older Sony unit I was using previously. Even when exporting to Pinnacle Studio, and rendering to DVD - the resolution and saturation were wonderful. Is it HD? no. Will it record in 24 FPS? no. Did it beat the hell out of my expectations for a 300 bones camcorder? Absolutely!I almost forgot to mention: the windscreen on the mic works really well; I'm from Oklahoma, and we know wind out here. This last Easter had winds of over 40 MPH, and even though you could tell there was wind noise, you could hear conversations from over 15 feet away.I paid less than 300 smackers for this, and it has performed (in my estimation) at the level of a 600-smackers camera!
The product arrived way before it's original arrival date and in perfect new condition. Very happy with the service!!
FOR ME THIS NEW PRODUCT IS AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT FOR STORAGE INFORMATION AND THAT IS THE REASON I ACCEPTED TO PAY VERY EXPENSIVE SHIPPING COSTS TO HAVE IT IN MEXICO.
Well, I got the laptop on time from Amazon. Good job by them.Ok, now to Apple. It's not even 1 month after I bought the thing and they upgraded it. That's lousy. I heard that upgrading a computer and selling it for the same price without warning is a constant "feature" of Macintosh computers. But..less than a month of use and already there is a memory, wireless, and video upgrade? That just plain sucks. How about charging more for more? Hello-If you like losing customers...Just keep up your current practices. I changed my mind from buying a PC for this Mac ...but I'll never do that again. Back to PC's for me. Great policy Apple!!
I have B+W filters on all my lenses. Easy to clean and the clarity is excellent. The UV Haze filter really enhances the photos. My lenses are used extensively for business and in dirty dusty environments. I never see any flares or vigetting in my photos and the only time I need to retake a shot is if I mess up. B+W filters are a great value for an excellent filter. I actually just ordered a new 72mm filter since my filter took a hit and saved the lenses at a shoot today. Also, I always use a hood for the lenses and the each hood fits perfect on each lense. I haven't seen any loss of detail or color using these filters.In my opinion, get the B+W filter for your lense and you know you have one of the best filters.RK
I really liked this product. The device itself seems well built and had two factory photos on it that showed how nice the pictures could have been. That being sad, the software WILL NOT work with windows 7. I tried to re-download the required driver from coby's website, but it did not work. Oh well. It was a nice thought.
Bought for my Canon elph for a trip to Mexico in 2007. Have only used it for that trip so far but case was leakproof and durable during snokeling. I was shocked at the quality of the pics, more than I expected. I even trapped part of the carrying cord into the case itself, which they warn could cause leaking, and still no water leaked in.
Not sure what construction material these are made of, but it's not metal. Shifting a DAC, I accidentally tugged on one and two "teeth" snapped off to expose a white "plasticy" core. Anyway, I'd say skip as this pair lasted me about a month.
Who would have ever thought an MP3 player could be such a life-changing device? But, when you can pack 20GB of sound into the palm of your hand, and take it with you anywhere, the possibilities are limitless.I bought my first iPod when the 5GB model came out over a year ago. It kept me company on the four-hour drives (one-way) that I frequently had to make for a few weeks. That alone was worth the cost of the iPod, considering the drive was in an area where there are no radio stations.Since then, I have upgraded to the 20GB model, and bought my wife a 10GB iPod. She loves hers, and the independence it gives her to have her music available in the car, while she exercises, in the shower, etc. My 20GB comes with me everywhere. I work in law enforcement and drive around all day in a service area covering several hundred square miles. I have &quot;myPod&quot; (as our three year-old son calls it) loaded with not only all my favorite music (about 3800 songs), but also radio programs I like to listen to, downloaded from the internet. I also happen to be a fan of Old Time Radio shows, and have been able to listen to hundreds of old shows while driving around on duty.The iPod has allowed me to enjoy songs I forgot I had, listen to current radio shows that my schedule doesn't allow me to hear live, and to enjoy my collection of old radio shows. I honestly can't think of a better &quot;gadget&quot; to have. It's not just a gadget, it is a truly revolutionary device.I read a story online of a man who digitized his elderly father's record collection, loaded it all onto an iPod, and gave it to his dad...letting his dad once again enjoy the music from hundreds of old records, with no need to shuffle through the LPs, dust them off, put on the phonograph, etc. Instead, the iPod gave this gentleman the freedom to enjoy all those memories again. Indeed, the iPod is about more than just music. it is about FREEDOM. It is about YOUR LIFE.
My impression is that from the resoution standpoint the lens is intended to be used at 17mm. This agrees with test results I found on the Web.According to these tests this lens has better distortion @17mm than Nikon or Tamron and compares to Canon(L) 17-35/2.8. And I in fact can see that barrel distortion @17mm is very small, at least when used on a cropped camera.Made a test shot with a sun in the corner. No flare, contrast is good. This surprised me a lot.Focus ring does allow precise manual focusing.Build is solid, but the cap is troublesome, but can be replaced by original Sony 77mm cap ($11).Resolution at 17mm: good in the center wide open. Edges are good 1 stop down. Extreme corners 17mm/f5.6 only. I was satisfied with architecture shots made with f/8 aperture. I used 12mpx body and I compare results to Sony 50/1.4 and 100/2.8M not a kit lens. That's why the rating is only 4.This is my first Sigma lens. I heard about varying quality of Sigma products, so I am considering myself lucky with this one.
Just got one of thease really impressed by it, It dose everything I want and then some. Good navigation, music quality, features, controls. One nice bonus that isen't mentioned is that it has two line outs, one combo hedphone and remote (the in line remote that it comes with) plug and one line out plug (just a hedphone plug).Major plusses: the upgradable firmware UPGRADE IT! the latest firmware has nice features that the origional dosen't have (directory browsing, startup at same track/time as stoped, a number of display options, another music format, more total songs) Greata battery life (10-12 hours for mp3's), Locking function is indipendent for the player and the remote, all play functions are available .Disadvantages/things I diden't like: Startup and time between tracks is a little long, the shape is kinda funny and feals a litle chincy.Many people have complained about skipping or popping noises in music, I haven't experianced (in mp3's) this while biking or in normal use, I've also ben told that the latest firmware fixes some of theas.All in all I think this is a go0d solid product not the absolute best but pretty close.
I have a older 486 and this modem installed the first time and works without a hitch. It is so quiet that if it didnt have a light on the X-jack you wouldnt know it was working. Highly recomend this modem and you can always trust 3-com.
I have bought the i-theater hr glasses from the symax_direct for $349. I have connected it to the rca (red, white, yellow) jack in front of the vcr and it didn't work. I have sent the unit back to the seller, they checked it and told me that it was OK. I would like to note, that their support representative treated me very nicely and asked if I want the glasses or money back. Then I have figured out, that I have connected the glasses to the input rca jack on the vcr, instead of the output. So I have asked the support representative to return me the glasses. The vcr was connected to tv set in such a way that it was not easy to get to the back of the vcr. It belonged to my relative, and I didn't want to bother him. Then I went to the big store and tried the glasses with different dvd sets on display. All my attempts to make it work with the portable dvd sets ended with failure. Finally I have connected the glasses to the Ipod video and for the first time saw that the glasses did work great.I was pleased with the quality of the picture and sound. I would like the screen to be larger. It was advertised as 70 inch, then I have read that it is 63 inch. I can't measure the size of the screen, but it does not look as large. The i-theater hr glasses are lightweight and well designed. It is easy to put them on with or without usual glasses.Now I use them with my Ipod video and like them very much.
It was exactly what I expected. I got it for my mom for Mother's day and she loved it. All of my family wants one now!
Works perfect when copying any DVD's and with most VHS tapes too. I found that certain problems involving VHS tapes has nothing to do with this unit but with the VHS players used. Sometimes when I've had problems with VHS tapes I'd play them on a couple different VHS players and then the copy would be fine, apparently it's a result of the VHS player, not this unit that is the problem when copying from VHS. But that's not much of problem now, because who tapes much stuff from VHS anymore? It works great copying from DVD's. Always works with DVDs--NO PROBLEM!!
This TV is a great value. It has inputs for everthing, but only two sets of audio inputs, one for regular tv and one for HDTV. I bought a Radio Shack automatic audio switch for under $50 which works great with this TV. I am 100% satisfied, have had it for about two months now. I bought it at BJs for $1,395. One of the best things is that it comes with a wall mount, which I used.
I had this on a "always on" media machine. We didn't use it much, but it only lasted 4 months. The light won't come on on multiple USB ports, and multiple computers. I downloaded the current software, but it can't see it when I plug it in. My computer sees "something", when plugged in, but says there was a error in the installation. It does not show up in my device manager. Did not purchase at Amazon, but is the same model.
Used the 75/100 CL to mount a Sylvania 15" LCD in a bedroom - very solid - only the very slightest amount of play in the swing arms... wouldn't have noticed what little there was if I hadn't tried to get it. Installation took less than 20 minutes... but I knew exactly where the wall stud was. (Don't forget to drill those pilot holes for the wall-screws! Also, having a #3 Phillips bit and a good drill helps to drive them home without stripping the heads...) Once I move the cable jack and power outlet up the wall so they're behind the TV, it will have a very clean, uncluttered look. I can't answer for the bad reviews - I read them & decided to take the chance anyway. Not saying those people didn't have those bad experiences, just saying that I didn't share those bad experiences. I would recommend this mount for screens 17" and under. If I put a TV in our bar area, I will buy one of these mounts.
I am enjoying my keyboard. It will take me a bit to learn all of the functions but I will get them down. I highly recommend this keyboard. I like the one button functions of the calculator, web/ home and my very favorite is the favorites buttons ( just wish there were more than 5).
I owned a Model 88 radio for about 4 years. It sounded good, but I had to replace the woofer volume control several times because of its cheap construction. The radio failed, emitting horrible noises. The 730 seemed to be a good replacement. The sound is very good. The loudness control makes speech seem boomy. The bass and treble controls work O.K. The two alarm work O.K. on the radio settings but I can't hear the alarms on the tone settings. The sleep setting makes it possible to turn off the the radio after a preset delay, a nice touch. The woofer vents out of the bottom of the case, so the radio needs to be placed on a non vibrating surface. (Not stacked on other equipment). The tuner is not very sensitive. I would rate the 730 a little lower in sound quality than the Model 88. I hope it is more durable than the Model 88.
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I don't trust my home audio and/or studio/DJ equipment to any other brand. Belkin has yet to let me down in over 10 years. Purchased this unit for my DJ setup and it works great. Don't need/use the telephone/coaxial connections, but again, this product serves its purpose with no problems.
This product worked out well and my older computer is really screaming by doubling the RAM, amazing. But the best part was the customer service from the seller who up graded the amount of RAM I need in mid order. This supplier from MASS State was great and I highly recommend them.
I just got these speakers today. I hooked them up to my Sansui AU-717, and WOW. I also have a pair of Sony SV100's. When I watch anything in HD, it sounds absolutely fantastic. I'm using a HDMI for my digital cable. All I need now is some popcorn, LOL.Get these speakers, you won't be sorry.
Along with DVD Decrypter and Shrink... free s/w out there... it works very nicely. Some cheap DVD media might be a problem.I have copied many a VHS and DVD and CD...rarely a prob.I also have Nero..the Version u can buy for about $8.It all comes together. Also have a newer Dell laptop with power.I am not that computer savvy.
I bought this drive because of U3. I wish it was better designed, but its exactly what I need. It has many apps that I regularly use (firefox, skype, openoffice, trillian), and all work brilliantly. My boss at work blocked internet access from IE (that hindered me a lot) So this has been a god send (especially since I am in charge and needed to send emails and such from MY email). I use programs on several computers, most programs aren't that large. With everything I still have a gig left (documents and everything included. I'd still like to get a larger flash drive without U3 in the future, but only because I'd like to dedicate this one to work and keep only documents and necessary programs. Well that does it for the software review...Now I'm not clumsy or by any means rough with my hardware, but... I mean come on, flash drives are in constant use and really it gets beat up. So the titanium you can tell is instantly stronger if you've ever held a plain flash drive before. It hasn't taken much, but I doubt it'll ever go past the pressure threshold they advertised, or even close, less I decide to test it and run it over with a car. Which may actually be fun (my friend did that with his and it STILL works). The only thing I did was take out the cruser icon that popped up. Everything else is as perfect as can be. If you give a negative review based on U3 I suggest you research what you buy first so you know what you are paying for. Those people really have no right to complain, it says in the product description what it is. Don't buy it if U3 isn't what you want.
Works well thin design. Was in hopes it would power my 7200 rpm HD from a USB hub like the 1 foot version but it only worked on my Macbook pro USB slot. Everything else I use the 1 and 3 foot ones on is awesome and I will not buy another brand now.
Table top CD players are getting to be hard to find. I wanted one to play a sleep hypnosis disk and this looked like the best "value" available. No complaints so far (after 2 nights). If it doesn't hold up I'll sure be back here bitchin' about it.
A wonderful plasma TV that is affordable and at the same time great product. There are many brands in the marketplace but this stands out. The picture is sharp and clear. This can be put on the wall or on a stand. This is my first SAMSUNG purchase and I feel that they have set the bar higher with this tv.I purchased it at $2039 and saw the price drop which Amazon immediately refunded. This gives you confidence to shop without being worried.
I'm not a videophile, and I've only used it for three days, so I really have no comment about the aspect ratios or picture quality which frankly seems just fine to me. My two biggest beefs though were the slideshow feature and the USB port.1) The slideshow does not have a random viewing feature. For some strange reason, it plays the photos only in the order in which the photos were tranferred to the SD card, irrespective of even the filenames. Since I had originally loaded the photos from a folder on my computer that listed the photos in alphabetical filename order, that's precicely the order I was forced to view the photos on the frame. The fix to this was rather cumbersome. I had to physically rename all the photos on my computer with random letters and numbers, erase the SD card and then re-transfer the files back onto the card with the new names. Now they play in random order, but only in the same "random" order in which I renamed the files. I'll have to repeat the process any time I add new photos to the card.2) When I tried to do the above by connecting the unit directly to the computer via the USB port, I discovered that out of the dozens of USB cords I own, I do not have a single cord with USB A type plugs on both ends. Come to think of it, of all of the hundreds of gadgets I own, I don't think a single one of them has a USB type A port socket - it's always either a type B, mini A or mini B. I've only ever seen type A ports on computers, so all of my cables are type A on the end the plugs into the computer, and another type that plugs into the gadget. I was surprised and disappointed that Coby did not include a simple and inexpensive USB cord with the unit.
Great speaker. After reading reviews and then getting the speaker, it was smaller than I expected which is nice. Great sound. I recommend this product.
Ordered this device based upon positive review suggesting it was one of the better of this type for mobile iPod play through car audio system. Maybe it is among the best of the FM transmitter devices, but for me the transmission was terrible (thru iPod Nano 2G). It may well be that the static and the only fair-to-bad reception variablility was due to heavy FM signal presence in the area (20 miles north of Boston), and that in a different geography things would be acceptable. I sent it back and instead went with a radio/installation package at Circuit City on a unit that had a front AUX line in for the iPod patch cord. This solution works very well for me, can be had for around $100 if you watch the ads, and does not depend on the relevant absence of ambient FM signal traffic to deliver clear tunes.
It took me awhile to decide on a laptop bag when I recently visited my local computer store. With over two dozen different varieties of over-the-shoulder bags, backpacks, traditional briefcases, and bike courier-influenced "sling" bags, I was a little overwhelmed. Then I came across this rather unassuming backpack sitting in the corner. It said it was designed for 15.4" laptops, and with my 15" MacBook Pro, I gave it a shot. Immediately I was impressed with the pack's sturdiness. Especially when it came to the top and bottom of the pack - where your pack is most likely to sustain the most impact if it's dropped. In both areas, the Tropolis 1250 exceeded all the other bags in the store. A strong, stiff frame keeps the bag fully expanded at all times, and when the laptop is put into the pocket in the main compartment, you will feel a sense of security as you realize hardly anything is going to damage your valuable item. The front compartment is extremely nice for us in the IT industry - I can easily carry a set of tools, screws, measuring tape, RJ45 crimper and jacks, cables and just about any other small tool needed for the job. The cushioning on the back of the bag is excellent, nearly on par with high end weekend camping packs - breathable but extremely soft and supple padding will have your shoulders thanking you after that long walk. While the overall design may not appeal to more "trendy" laptop users, this is definitely the most utilitarian, protective and helpful laptop bag I've had the pleasure to come across and I'm now a very proud owner. Highly recommended!
I've owned this lens for a few months now, and was just able to really take it out and run it through the paces. I couldn't be happier, all my images were very sharp and colors were spot on.
They work as expected. There is not much to say except that the price was low and the disks work.
I received exactly what I ordered and used the item to resolve a repairable problem on my personal computer. Accurate and timely delivery.
I was looking for a reasonably priced UV filter for my 50mm 1.8 and 105mm 2.8 macro nikkor lenses. I believe I found that with the Tiffen 52mm UV filter. Definitely recommended.
Having bought one of the C200 series MP3 players some time ago, but having struggled to find a case and more importantly, an armband holder, I was delighted to see this one described. Nervous at buying it sight unseen from the US in case it did not fit etc. I need not have worried. Perfect fit, sits securely on the arm when running and the controls are easy to use through the jacket. A little pricey for what it is once you add the overseas shipping but it does the job to perfection and is well made.
I first got a IBM mini travel mouse in about 2004 when I bought my first notebook - IBM ThinkPad. It came with the notebook. However, it broke after about one year at which time I contacted IBM and received a free replacement. I had been using that replacement travel mouse ever since for more than 6 years and it worked perfectly on my current notebook- Macbook. However, the scroll button finally wore out last Saturday (3 days ago). I tried to repair it but to no avail.Luckily I had another new IBM mouse in my house as a backup (for precisely such a situation). However, it is a standard size mouse and it is not nearly as good as the mini-sized mouse. The standard size mouse's biggest weakness was that pointing was not precise and moving the cursor was sluggish. The mini-size mouse was able to move to exactly where I want it to be.I immediately came to Amazon to see if I could buy another IBM mini travel mouse and luckily found it. The package arrived today and I am already using it. The same speed and precision has come back after 2 days of frustration. I am happy with this mouse and I unreservedly recommend it to anyone.
It worked but had to modify it with a knife not sure why it didn't fit my 05 f-350 perfect but made it work
I found many different UV filters at many different prices. On Amazon, this was pretty cheap and works as well as some of the higher end filters. I have taken many great pictures with this filter.
[The Ipod Mini]- The image and design of the Ipod mini is everything that it is hyped up to be. Once you buy it, and hold it in your hands, the design will send a chill through your body. The software is easy to install on the PC and the MAC and navigation of songs and other features are simple to use in both Itunes and in the Ipod mini.[The main concern]- if you buy the Ipod would be the battery life. 8 Hours for the Ipod mini is a little short. If you play games, use the backlight or other functions, the battery life will wear out even faster. Leaving the Ipod mini off for a period of time will also drain the battery. In addition, the Ipod mini is slow to charge up. Although it takes 1 hour to charge it up to about 80%, it will take 4 hours to fully charge the mini. If you use your computer's firewire or usb cable to charge up the mini, it will take even longer, although I have not really been patient enough to see how long that takes, but whatever it is, its too long. The only way that your songs can be uploaded is through Itunes, and the Ipod mini does not play wma music files although you can easy convert those yourself with third party software.[A little tip]- Keep in mind that by default Itunes will automatically update your Ipod mini. It will be important to know that if you delete songs in your library, the next time you connect the Ipod mini to Itunes, the songs in your Ipod will be deleted automatically. If you don't want that to happen, you should definitely turn that feature off. There are also a lot of awesome accessories for the Ipod mini and you should definitely go check it out in Amazon's recommendations
If you have reliablity problems with USB to PS2 adapters using Windows Vista this adapter will solve your problems ... recognized by Vista and works 100 percent of the time
This a great cam. No doubt. I would buy one today, but there is no support for this cam in the area of camera raw opening software. I use photoshop, but ps won't open the raw files of this cam. I use Raw Shooter Premium '06, but no support for this Sony cam. Bummmer.If support arrives I will buy instantly. No support at the above companies, and no reasons why there is no support.If you can live with the Sony software included you will be very happy with this cam. Else..... wait.
I bought the Zen V Plus because I wanted a player that could also record, something the iPods don't let you do. I discovered that it records at such a puny sound level that it's of very little use. That was fine, I still had a good mp3 player. But nope. After a few months, it suddenly locked up: none of the buttons would work. Not even the power button! There was no way to turn it off, and the battery wound down to nothing. Connecting it into my computer was no help, because the computer couldn't detect it. Creative's website has no troubleshooting tips, and neither does the owner's manual, so when your Zen Plus dies, it's gone, along with your money. I'll never buy anything from Creative again.
This printer is an absolute atrocity. Even when I put only a single page in the tray, the likelihood of ending up with a complete, undamaged piece of paper with legible print in the end is extremely low. Two or more pages in the tray at once is impossible; you are more likely to end up with origami than a printed document. As an added bonus, the driver constantly told me that my ink was low(in a voice louder than any other sounds at a given volume, for some reason) despite no issues with ink. The wi-fi is iffy.I'll give it a star because when I pounded it with my fists, all the pieces stayed in place.
I bought these speakers for my emac, as an upgrade to the two built in speakers. They are in fact much worse than the built in speakers. They are about as loud, which mind you, is pretty low. In terms of bass, I could not imagine worse speakers. I'm not really sure how creative could even sell these for the price I paid (35). Anyway, just really dont buy them, there guaranteed to be worse than whatever speakers you are currently using.
[...]I have a 20gig Archos Jukebox, which I love, but the hard drive skips when I'm on the lawnmower. Now I can have music anywhere.
I use this to transfer images from trial cameras to a laptop computer. This allows us to simply remove the storage card and we can see the images right in the woods.Later we use the reader to transfer the images to our home computer. No problems encountered at all and the transfer is really quick. One card had over 500 images and the download was much quicker than I expected.
We purchased this DVD player to take on a recent trip (for use on airplane). It performed beautifully and the screen resolution is very clear. The sound level is quite adequate even on a plane (we didn't even use the headphones we bought, just kept the volume fairly low so we didn't disturb others). Can't comment on battery life because we only used it for 2 hours each way. Overall we are very happy with this purchase and plan to recommend it to our friends.
This is a great product. The price is right, and the installation guide was easy to understand. All I did was open my G4 case, pop the Sonnett in, close it, and turn it on. The OS recognized the new card instantly, and Airport played nicely with it. No complaints.
Has the job done better than the original Pentax 2000 or K-x straps but I don't feel a real weight redistribution with Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 and other heavy lenses. Guess depends on your body type:-) Ended up unstrapping the neoprene upper part and using only the shorter narrow nylon part. Fits perfectly under the armpit, the camera stays put and quite surprisingly this leftover mini-strap doesn't cut into the shoulder.For the long strap I prefer 1" Domke GRIPPER - very simple construction, non-slip, breathable, lightweight and compact. Can be adjusted as a "pap-strap" for candids. Using with Canon 7D and 70-200mm F4 IS lens and every time I take it out, I can't stop wondering how they made this little gem. Compare both in a store and decide which one works better for you.
Considering that I am a college student who walks and rides the bus, I needed a player with lasting battery usage, easy controls, and can take a beating. I knew that a Sony could do, after all, my first one was not a sports player that it went through every thing. Technically that player still works. I would recommended the simple S2 Sports Walkman, but this one absolutely blows my mind. I love the fact that I can use mp3s from the collection on my computer (hey, I paid for those CDs and then ripped them on my computer -- I obey the copywrite laws) and use play lists, directories. Unlike the regular S2 Spots CD Walkman, this one brings back the pause button and programing features. This player is excellent. I don't record paying the money I paid.
This is clearly my favorite product for cable raceways. You can fit all your cables, easily pop off the cover and it more in, and it looks great!
It works just like any other flashdrive does. But you can find cheaper ones in somewhere else. Anyway, it works fine.
I rather like my Archos. While haven't played with the WiFi yet, I am enthused about the music, video, and file storage. The picture quality is brilliant even when watching battle scenes in .avi. I wish the menus were a little easier to navigate, but that's hardly an issue. Even the battery holds up well enough. All in all, I have no major gripes.
This works well as an anti-glare screen. However, it scratchs easily and it is tough to keep lint from causing air bubbles. The Kindle Fire requires an anti-glare screen if you are reading in the sunshine!
I installed this for by daughter, Easy assembly and mounted the unit on top of her roof. We are 70 miles from the nearest transmitter. She is able to pick up all 14 digital channels that we are able to receive. The picture and sound quality are great. My daughter is using this as an alternative to cable Directv etc. Using this and streaming media over the internet such as Roku, provides her with the programming she desires at a savings vs. cable etc.You need to provide you own pole, mounting unit and coaxial cable
I read the other review on here and thought, "Nah, he just had bad luck." All the other reviews I read were very good, so I thought I'd give this a try for my trip to Maui. I tested the bag exactly as the instructions said.. I even squeezed it a tiny bit to look for bubbles. Everything looked great, so I popped my actual camera in there and went snorkeling yesterday.On the plus side, my pictures turned out amazing. I had no idea it would work so much better than those awful disposable waterproof cameras. I have several shots of swimming along side a sea turtle that may be poster-worthy.On the down side, after about 30 minutes I got out of the ocean and noticed a small puddle of water was INSIDE the bag! My camera was still on and working, so I was hopeful. But by the time I was back inside the hotel, things started looking bad. It refused to turn on at all. After a thorough drying, it will now power on, but the lens doesn't seem to move and there is an error code displayed. It keeps flashing a message telling me to power the camera off/on again. Nothing works.I did not dive down below the surface at all. This leakage happened just from snorkeling along the surface, holding the camera only 1-2 feet underwater.I highly recommend AGAINST getting this not-so-waterproof camera bag. But at $240, I can't see buying Canon's official waterproof case either. Maybe there just isn't a good solution here. Don't sacrifice your camera like I did though.Now, to call and try to get it replaced under the guarantee...
the filter works great so far. I'm still learning how to use it but it fits the camera very nicely and adds a really nice effect to black and white images. Its a good buy!
Good price and works great except for the fact you can hardly read what is in LCD display.
I have used other GPS systems and even those on my laptop and all with some reservations. One day I was in Best Buy looking over what they had for onroad GPS's and came across the Garmin c320. I was comparing several brands there but kept coming back to the Garmin. Well, I asked the store attendant if I purchased it and later decided it wasn't what I wanted could I bring it back. I went out to my car, opened the package, mounted the unit, pluged it in, turned it on and viola!, the unit found me. Well, I quickly found out that the unit was most intuitive. I had an appointment across town and decided to use it to see if it would take me on the route I always went. Nope! It wanted me to go another way. In fact, they way it chose I had never even thought of. I followed it and got there without a hitch. It voice prompts you so you really never/rarely need to take your eye off the road. I knew right then and their that Best Buy wasn't going to get a chance to place their mits on my GPS! Trust me, if you are wanting a GPS unit for your car and you want one that is easy to use, get this one.
Wanted to have freedom to take more pics..... With 4 gb of space its more than enough.. For this price this is a good deal... It fits to my Canon S3 camera.. so no prob till now.
These are a great product and make connecting your speaker cables to your various audio components and speakers a breeze. The construction of these is very good and i've compared them to the Best Buy brand (Rocket Fish) and they are better. There is a price difference between the two but for a few dollars, i think the Monster QuickLock banana's are better. They accomodate more cable in the head and were also easier to screw on than the Rocket Fish bananas. I will buy them again, i just wish they were about $10 cheaper. =)
Just as another reviewer warned, the 'outlet' thingy that you plug your usb cable into easily becomes loose and renders the drive useless.And, as another reviewer mentioned, the software is very clunky. Its constantly trying perform different tasks when you're not even using the drive... it has a real presence on your computer when it shouldnt be one of the most active software you have-- it should be there when you need need it, not constantly interfering with your activities and bothering you about back ups you don't need to make.While its a good value for your money, I don't recommend buying this as your failsafe or your safety net. I recommend purchasing this if you want a secondary drive or need one for unimportant documents-- dont use this one as your only backup or your most important documents. If it would be devastating to lose the information you put on this drive, then back it up somewhere more reliable too or don't buy it at all.
I use Sony 51's in the gym and they are a nice earbud phone but I've had them for awhile and wanted to try something else. I read some reviews and ordered these. First off they need to go it like hearing protection foam plugs. You squeeze and rotate the foam plug and insert it in your ear as you pull the top of your ear back with the other hand. They must be held in place for several seconds so the foam can expand and conform to your ear. If you insert them properly they do sound very good but with exaggerated bass. If you like exaggerated heavy bass these are for you. As for the guy who said buy a dozen or half dozen and thank him later, Idon't think that that's necessary. They are very nice sounding for the price and work good in the gym for me. If your mp3 player has an eq you can select a curve that makes them sound more realistic. Hope that helps!
I had an old laptop that died, and in the hard drive I had invaluable memories, the HDD enclosure gave me an inexpensive option to save those memories, very simple to use and you don't have to be a computer genius to use it.
These guys sound great for the price and their size, but one month after I bought them the touch button volume stopped working. When you change volume (when my still worked) it makes an annoying clicking sound through the speakers.I took off a star for the volume problem, but the sound alone is worth the purchase. They far outperform any other 3-piece in this price range.
Great sound. My error was in buying these for my teenage daughter...they are awkward looking on and have a cumbersome cord. Oops!
I wonder if you plugged in the battery? or maybe you got one with a bad battery?
Great unit, comes with a long female usb cable to connect up to a usb stick or a drive. I like the fact that it can do the usb sticks and IPOD at the same time. I also like the faceplate feature being highly adjustable, I've had several units where the faceplate interface wears out but the method of removing the faceplate is genius.The technical features that come with this unit like the one touch nav-knob, 5v preouts, and simplified equalizer really set this unit apart. I can say I'm definitely not impressed with the menu interface -- quite frankly it wasn't thought through well, and the screen themes/skins are really lacking.I would recommend this unit, perhaps in a higher model line though.
After much frustration with my Dell PC distorted / scratchy / static sound .. decided to replace the original sound card with this SB Audigy SE by Creative Labs .. and VOILA .. now works like a charm. I highly recommend this vendor. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Helen More in Marlborough, MA.
The first thing you notice is that this hub is impossibly small, and very cleanly designed. But once you plug it in the benefits of the size fade quickly...it gets incredibly hot very fast, probably because it is so small. It just doesn't seem like a good trade off. Go for a larger, more mainstream solution unless size is important.
I gifted this to my niece and she likes the look and feel.She is happy, I am happy.
Be very wary when purchasing this telescope. Although the optics on a Mak are excellent, the mount is terrible.1. The dovetail mounting does not clamp securely.2. The electronics are abysmally made, e.g. The wiring and circuit boards constantly short.3. The Goto operation puts you a few degrees off of what you are searching for, I directly can see M31, but when it automatically slews to it, the image is nowhere near the fov.4. The mount has been sent to Celestron for repairs, twice. Gone for three months, only to short out after one use when returned.5. The electronics in the red dot finder failed after less than a year.6. CAVEAT EMPTOR! When purchasing this telescope.
I bought this card to take on my 15-day Yucatan vacation. I shot about 300 photos. When I got home and inserted the card into my card reader, Windows Explorer recognized the full range of photos. I selected all to copy, and after copying about 3 photos there was a pop-up saying the drive was empty. Go back and look at the drive in Explorer, it looks empty. The only way I could get those photos off the card and onto my PC was to copy 3 at a time, put the card back in the camera, delete those 3 from the card in the camera, upload the next 3. I eventually got all my photos, but that was NOT a fun project.The card is now in the electronic waste pile.
I was pleasantly surprised when I set up my Panasonic. It was clearly laid out, easy to program and had excellent sound. I would give it 5 stars except it is a two line phone and I have only one line so far, so I could not try out the transferring to other extension feature or dataport functionality; I wasn't qualified to give it that fifth star.
I own a 72 inch toshiba and love it I had purchased a 46 inch samsung but after 3 months I found it did not change picture size as well as the toshiba
I have this for more than 1 year now.. and it works really well without any problem so far! I use it while working out, while watching movies on computer. I like it. I was concerned if the sweating during workout affects it or not... but no problem there too! I like the back band..that never makes you feel that you are wearing headphones.. very light weight... soft ear plugs. Only problem is when I want to lie down and listen to something.. thats a bit challenging.. Other than that its a great product!
I received the JWIN 745 as a Christmas gift. I used it to play three DVDs and liked the screen size and sound. I didn't use it for about 9 months, it being stored in a drawer in the environmentally controlled house undisturbed. I placed a DVD in the player and it spun up until the DVD stopped spinning and the screen said "stop". It did not play. I replaced the DVD with two others that played on my other equipment. No luck. I looked up JWIN to see about warranty and haven't had success.I don't plan to purchase any JWIN products in the near future.
Disclaimer: I am strictly a hobbyist, and a broke one at that. As much as I would love to dish out all of my money on L-lenses to get the best pictures of events and my family, I have to budget wisely.With that being said, I started off like most with theCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lensabout a year ago. I held this lens near and dear to my heart because you can't have more fun nor have a better performing lens for $100. It pretty much always stayed mounted unless I needed the IS or wide angle from my 18-55mm kit lens.I finally convinced my wife to let me sell theCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lensto help fund theCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. This thing is SHARP and FAST! You can of course expect softness when wide open at f/1.4 (and great bokeh!), but at f/2 and above, the lens is still fast enough in low light and is sharp as a tack.Compared to theCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens, you get a few noticeable pros:1) f/1.4 (of course!) - Faster and lets in more light (bokehlicious!)2) Better build quality all around - metal mount, weightier (ie. heavier in a good way)3) A legitimate focus ring4) USM - faster focusing and allows for full-time manual focusingCons?1) Apparently some people have had trouble with bad copies. Mine works fine!2) 3x the price of the 50mm f/1.8If you can afford it, go for it. You won't be disappointed.
While the price for this HTS is very nice, the performance is substandard. There's a hissing sound when the unit is off. The DVD player has trouble playing DVDs. I have a large DVD collection & most of them don't play. The surround quality is also very poor. It's a stretch to call it surround sound when half of the speakers don't put out much sound. In order to get this serviced, I have to send it out for up to 3 months. I bought a progressive DVD player, put the audio through the Phillips HTS 3400 and the video to the TV and suddenly the picture was better and the sound was better.
I've had two of these. Each one quit working after less than a year. The USB cable's plug-in point in the laptop cooler platform becomes loose and doesn't maintain contact. I would also prefer that the pad not be hard plastic as I use it on my lap and not on a desk.
I have tried other "universal" remotes--none of which simplified my life.The Harmony 880 ended that problem. It is awesome. Can't say enough for it.Installation was simple, truly plug and play. It is a joy to use. My wife loves it. She hates multiple remotes. Loves Harmony.I am especially impressed with its intelligence, able to solve complex problems with a simple sequence of questions ending with, "Did that solve the problem?" So far, our answer has been "yes", 100%.I highly recommend this product. Logitech has scored a big one with Harmony. And, considering its capabilities and ease of use, it is way underpriced. (Don't tell Logitech.)
Ihad one before that worked fine until it would no longer take a charge(about 3 years). The replacement did not have a power plug that fit my phone.
The IRISPen Express saves me time and energy! I no longer have to type paperwork into the computer because I can scan it in to any of the applications I use on my PC. The pen works great and so far has scanned everything I've tried. I would highly recommend this product.
Had this player - overall it was OK, not great, but not bad for the price. Within a month after the warranty expired it stopped playing Blu-ray disks. Has the latest firmware, etc. I called Samsung and after trying a couple of "fixes" was advised to send it in for repair at a cost of $110. I don't think so! Shopping for a different brand now. A Samsung TV I bought failed a couple of weeks before warranty expired. They had to replace the whole thing, a piece at a time. I love my Sharp TVs, and various Sony components - no reliability issues with any of those. Samsung can't make it much over a year - two for two now.
I was pleasantly surprised that this was such a good product for the inexpensive price. I was not looking for anything other than simply storing and playing music. The sound quality is great.
So good, so perfect!Ring rotation is so smooth and nice.Build quality is excellent!Pictures of sky and water are perfect!I bought it for my 15-85 USM IS and it fits perfect!
I love it! This is my 2nd Audiovox portable DVD player. I wanted a larger screen portable player to watch movies for when I'm in the kitchen cooking/baking. The 10.2 inch screen size is just right compared to my 7-inch one. The sound is okay but then again the player is not that far from where I am usually working. I did try out some small travel speakers and the sound is like being in a movie theater. I find the picture quality great, very sharp. Startup of a DVD movie is slower than what I'm use to but I don't care. In all, it is a good value considering there are not many 10 inch plus portable DVD players on the market unless you buy a small laptop computer.
This product arrived quickly, was of high quality, and works great. Excellent value for the price. If you are debating buying this product, do it; worst case scenario, you are out $3.
I am a portrait professional photographer for over 40 years. I needed a wide angle lens for weddings and wanted to know the quality of the kit lens. I did a test using the Rebel XT kit lens and a Canon 16-35mm lens which costs somewhere around $1,500. I set both cameras at 18mm focal length on a tripod. I took shots outdoors and indoors. The images were done exactly the same. The outdoor shots show objects at infinity as well as 10' away. I made 8x10 prints and showed them to my fellow professional photographers. Nobody could identify which lens took which. This is a real world scenario.
I have owned this scanner for several years and it has been a pleasure to own and use it. It's fast, and colour rendition is accurate. Epson rules!
I am a professional vocalist in 3 different bands. These cords get packed up and moved between rehearsal spots a lot. Heavy use and no problems so far. Yes, Monster cables are a little more but well worth it when you consider their lifetime warranty and higher quality. If there is ever a problem, you just ship them to Monster and they send you a replacement, as long as there is no sign of obvious misuse. They even come with different colored bands for the ends of the cords so you can color code them for easy identification at the board. To differentiate between monitors and the p a speakers, for example. Highly recommended.
The product has worked great so far! I haven't tried to refill the cartridge yet so we'll see how that goes. One issue was that the first time I ordered this, I got the 24 instead of the 24A. I had to return it and order again. However, the first time I ordered it, it was from a third company on Amazon, not Amazon itself. Hope this helps!
The cable came quickly, and works just fine with my DVD player. I was not sure if something so inexpensive would be any good, but it works just fine.
Highly recommended
Tried three copies of this lens. Great specifications. Nothing else is this fast at this width and this price. The image is acceptably sharp wide open, but only just -- definitely nothing like Sigma 30mm 1.4, which beats this lens hands down in everything but the width.Good lens if you are a photojournalist and need to print small images at low resolution. Then pixel sharpness doesn't matter much. But if you are a pixel peeper, beware.The lens is well built, and looks great, but the motor is noisy and I assume eats up camera batteries.By far the worst thing about this lens is unpredictable focus, which I encountered on all three copies. None of the copies had any distinct front or back-focusing issues, when focusing on paper. Three out of five times they were spot on. Then they would back or front-focus with equal probability. And yes, I know all about the depth of field and this was not a factor in my tests. And my Sigma 1.4 does not behave like that. As this is an older lens, I think there may be some occasional issues of lens-camera communications that don't exist in the newer 1.4 30 mm.The bottom line is, I am keeping the first copy of the lens. With all the deficiencies this lens has, I couldn't find any other options at this price. I guess with this lens on, I will have to take more than one picture of everything to make sure I got the shot.Sigma, how about a newer APS-C version of this lens? Please?
I went through the entire spindle without making a coaster, using an old USB 4x burner, Windows 2000 and my laptop. Used mostly for audio, no problems in car or home cd players. Every burner/media/computer combination is different, maybe better to try a smaller quantity.
JVC has such a great reputation, I didn't hesitate to purchase this player, since I still have some VCR tapes that I didn't want to get rid of as well as DVDs.I had the unit for under a year, and one day I tried to play at VCR and the picture just froze. Same thing happened when I tried to play a DVD.I checked completely. My television is fine; it is the unit.Very disappointed.
As I shopped for laptops I had the opportunity to test the P1510 and the P7120 side-by-side. The number one reason I chose the 7012 came down to keyboard size. I have to admit the tablet is pretty cool, and the ability to take notes and edit documents directly on-screen is compelling. Were I still in school I would seriously consider using it to take notes everyday in class (in my opinion the handwriting recognition is still too slow to be practical for note-taking, but the image files of your own handwriting would be valuable, especially if you had to draw diagrams or illustrations). As I mentioned, however, the keyboard was just too small. With the fingers of my left hand pressed tightly together they still didn't fit on the ASDF keys. I suppose hunt-and-peck typists would have an easier time, as would those with exceptionally small hands. The 1510 was also lacking some features that I would miss: an internal optical drive (dual-layer DVD burner, no less), Bluetooth, an open DIMM slot, a touchpad, a PC card slot, firewire, and the ability to add an auxiliary battery. Ultimately, though, it came down to the keyboard. If you think most of your input will be via the touch screen, you'll be fine. If you'll be typing much, you should make sure you will be comfortable with the smaller keyboard. www.notebookreview.com has a good review of both systems.
Seriously. It's yummy and the pictures are scrumptious. Does the average non-photothusiast need this? $300+ isn't an easy amount to forfeit, but it can easily take a enthusiast to a lover in 1 frame. If you haven't used this before and want to try before you buy, the good folks at lensrental.com will kindly assist. Otherwise, this may be the only lens you need - swear.
Bought these to laminate some flimsy ID cards that I had in my wallet, including my Medicare card and a dental card. These double-sided laminate sheets worked great, and were easy to use. The package only contains 5 sheets, but at this price, who cares. The free shipping was an added bonus.
I purchased this 3 months ago. The eject button never worked from the start then 2 months after VERY minimal usage it just stopped working. I sent it to APEX to get it fixed as per the warranty and 1 year later I am still calling them to get it fixed - they have the worst product and bad service to match. If you call their support number 909-930-1239 you can not get through over 80% of the time you have to keep calling.MY RECOMMENDATION STAY FAR AWAY FROM ANY APEX PRODUCTS THEY ARE JUNKI HAVE OWNED SONY AND PANASONIC PRODUCTS BEFORE DVD, VCR ETC. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM.
I am a teacher and we of course are stuck teaching in these terrible "portable" classrooms... if you don't know, the walls are made of some awful material that pales in comparison to actual drywall. These T Bar clips were so easy and SO MUCH better to use than "L" brackets or anything else that is currently used to hang projector screens from the walls of our classrooms. Don't hesitate a bit to buy these if you need to hang a screen or anything else and you have a drop-ceiling in your classroom.thanks Amazon for carrying this great product.
This is a great mouse if you don't play FPS or RPG games that require alot of clicking the left mouse button. The scroll functions are great but the mouse doesn't seem to hold up to abuse as well as my Intellimouse versions 2.0 and 3.0. Mine stopped being as senstive to left click about 9 months to the day i bought it (12/23/04-9/26/05). For lighter/ less intense users this is a great mouse. I will end up buying another one because even with the lack of durability this is a great mouse.
If you're looking for a nice camera to get you started in your photography hobby, I highly recommend checking this out. I have used both the Maxxum 4 and Maxxum 5. You can't go wrong with either - the quality that Minolta keeps is wonderful.Granted, the Maxxum 5 has a few more features that the Maxxum 4, such as the eye-start feature and a few other custom functions. One that I particularly like is the fact that you can have the camera leave the film leader out of the cannister. It may seem trivial to do so, but if you want to change 35mm film in the middle of the roll, this becomes quite useful.In addition, the Maxxum 5 has a faster autofocus servo and you can tell a definite difference there. My Maxxum 5 focuses much faster than my brother's Maxxum 4. On top of that, the Maxxum 5 features a metal lens mount, whereas the Maxxum 4 only has a plastic mount. This adds durability to the camera as well as the lens.In conclusion, I think that the features that Minolta packed into this camera are wonderful. I also looked at getting a Cannon Rebel 2000 and a Nikon N65 when looking for the camera but found the Maxxum 5 to have the greatest number of features for the price. In addition, I thought the control layout on the camera fit my hand better than the other two cameras.
It's been said before, but the reason this has so many bad reviews is from people who have firmware released prior to December 2007.This thing is AWESOME. It plays more formats than I ever thought any one set-top box would, it plays DVD ISO's as though you inserted a disc.. menus and everything! it simply rocks.My only wish is that it was 10/100/1000 Base T instead of just 10/100 because sometimes DVD ISO's stutter even with 100BT, though it could be improved in future firmware development. That gets me to my next point. You may have really bad luck with this using the wireless, only because wi-fi speed isn't really up to the challenge of streaming HD video. I streamed standard/lo-fi video just fine but there is a bit of buffering. I have an 802.11b wi-fi, this supports g so I am not sure it's performance on g because I don't have it, however definitely I recommend just running a cat5/6 cable to your router, it's pretty easy to do, and you can get a 25ft/50ft cable for under $40 from Home Depot (a LOT cheaper online)So yeah. It is a plus to go sign in to Netgear's forums about this.So basically 5 stars. Would've given it 4 1/2 if I could, because of the lack of gigabit ethernet.. but basically this is an awesome device, and since Dec 2007 it IS useful for non-techies, just make sure the first thing you do is update the firmware. it's a simple one-click away, as simple as updating your Wii or XBox 360's firmware.
I took over 500 photos with this camera while vacationing in the USVI. Great results while snorkling and diving. I went as deep as 75 ft with no problems. The built in flash difuser seems to work well. I took some great pictures down 65ft on a night dive. Focused flawlessly, adiquate lighting. Only draw back is the LCD is hard to see. I just aimed and shot and most photos were great. I only erased 35 out of 509 photos. Not BAD! Update 1-28-08 Most recient trip was Roatan, Honduras. Max depth 115 ft. Took over 500 more photos 60 to 115 ft deep. Casing works great. No leaks.
I have purchased this product because working long hours with a laptop started to cause pain on my spine. I used it as a stationary at my office for over 1.5 year and am 99% satisfied. Even before buying this product I was using an external keyboard and mouse as if I was using a desktop machine, not to fight with a tiny keyboard and a touch pad. I would strongly suggest you this product. Here are my pros and cons for it:Pros:1 - It worked for solving my back pain by holding my laptop screen at perfect height2 - Provided me 4 new USB ports so I didn't need to plug in all my peripherals or interface devices when leaving the office3 - It's solid and did not collapse even once unexpectedly4 - Although my laptop had a heating problem and used to shut itself down due to overheating, it kept my laptop cool enoughto run for 24/7Cons:1 - If you are planning to use the touch pad or laptop's keyboard when it's on the stand, the bar in the front can be a problem for you.2 - My laptop's mic and external speaker outlets were at the front side. I couldn't plug in headphones or microphone unless I slide my laptop to the side, because the front bar is covering the whole front area. (or you can cut the front bar partially to provide enough space, as I did. It wasn't easy though)3 - 2 fans became a bit noisy after about a year but still bearable.
The cable works great and haven't had any problems after running it . . . That said however that plastic shield thing in the center (which I guess is standard fare for cat6 so isn't unique to this cable) is a PAIN to work with! Once I figured out how to get it out of the way when putting the ends on though it wasn't so bad.I cut four slits at the end of the cable then dug in with scissors to cut the inner-center shielding down farther which made it easy to position the cable correct for the RJ-45 ends.
I purchased these speakers to use in my dorm room so I could listen to music from my laptop and iPod. I wanted a set of small speakers that weren't too expensive, but still sounded great. I believe that is what I got.I am a musician, so I am a bit picky about my sound. Without the sub woofer, of course these speakers can't produce an earth-shattering bass. But they do produce a surprisingly nice bass sound that fit with the mid and high tones. It is present without being over-bearing (I prefer to listen to my music, not feel the bass thumping). The speakers have very nice clarity for the mids and highs. They are also very compact. They sit nicely on either side of my laptop, and take up very little desk space.One drawback is that there can be feedback every now and then if a cell phone is too close to them. The signal will momentarily be interrupted when the phone rings, but this problem is easily avoided.Overall, I am very happy with my purchase for the price, and I would recommend these speakers to anyone looking for a nice set without spending too much.
This scanner is NOT a $700 scanner. If you want perfection, then you will need to pay for it. However, if you want a small scanner that can stay on your desktop (and looks nice) to scan the occasional bill or receipt, then this is your scanner. I have used mine for over 2 years with no problems (not Vista compatible at this time). Yes it occasional pulls in more than 1 sheet of paper and yes it does jam occasionally, but what scanner doesn't. We have a $40,000 scanner at work and guess what, it jams and it pulls in 20 pieces of paper at one time. The biggest difference between scanners is not whether it jams, its the optical lens, the speed which it scans, twain compatible, bundled software and duty cycle. For the price, you can't beat this one.I do want to correct a few of the reviewers regarding this scanner:1.) It is TRUE 1-touch scanning. Once you have installed the software, all you need to do is insert the paper to be scanned and press the button and it will scan it and save it to the folder that you specified. From there, you can drag it anywhere, email it, edit it if you have the correct software or just leave it there. Also, this scanner has 1 button foe simplex and another button for duplex scans. Just the push of 1 button does single sided and another for double sided papers.2.) The included software will allow you to save it in JPEG and PDF. Someone said that it does not save to JPEG, but it does. However, it only saves COLOR images to JPEG, not B/W.3.) While it is not TWAIN compatible, you can insert or copy your files into other applications. In fact, if you have Acrobat standard 7.0 or newer, you can scan any text document using this scanner and then copy the text out of scanned PDF image using Acrobat and then insert into any other application.This really is a great scanner for the price.
I have used several types of Logitech optical, wireless Mouses (?) over the years. My satisfaction with their products led me to search for a new mouse. I located this item for a very modest price. Once I had it connected to the computer it did not perform at all like I expected. In fact I was so frustrated with re-entering mouse info everytime I had to reboot, I finally tossed it and am still using my old Logitech Optical Mouseman which still performs beautifully. I do not recommend this particular model.
I use these headphones at work and a few things make them perfect for my use.1. Long cord: I can zoom around my cube in my chair with out getting them yanked off my head.2. Completely cover ears: When people walk up behind me they know I'm listening to music.3. Sound quality is great and blocks out background noise at a reasonable music level (not too loud)
I bought mine about a month ago and I can not complaint.The only thing I do not like so far is how fast the battery is spent when watching videos.The great thing about the 160 G model is how much you can add there and still the free space is great. I already have 7 movies, 8.000 songs and something close to 150 music videos and still I have 106 gigas of free space. The only reason why I do not have more media storaged in the IPod is because I need to buy an external drive to back up everything before I run out of space on my Laptop.Cover flow is great , games are great, including Phase and also the quality of the videos are stunning if you buy the proper software to create your I pod videos.Regarding I tunes, I siwh they had a bigger library of music videos. I guess sometime soon there will be more TV shows episodes, movies and music videos available on the store.
The headphones do reduce the noise level on flights. When using the headphones quite an amount of engine noise can still be heard, but it is enough to reduce the &quot;pressure&quot; of the amount of sound. However, the headphones are not comfortable for longer periods of time, so I wouldn't recommend them for long flights. I tried using the headphones recently on a flight from LAX to Sydney (about 15 hours), and they were not comfortable enough for using all the time, especially when trying to snooze! On shorter flights they are perfect, reducing the volume of the engines, allowing clear listening to music.
It's not the same color as the rest of it but I don't care. It fit fine but a word of caution, it may not fit if you have a stereo that flips down and is large such as Dual XML8100 because that has a built in iPod dock. Fits well with most Pioneers and Duals.
I bought this to replace my old remote which wore out. I am very happy with it and it does a fantastic job.
This power cord arrived quickly and was as described. So far it is working well on my Canon printer.
This tv mount is worth the extra $30 people. Why? It attaches to 3 studs instead of two. This mounting method is far more secure and gives me a lot of piece of mind. Don't spend $2,000+ on a tv and $60 on a cheap mount. Installation is very simple.
I was actually quite pleased with this item. Everything that was mentioned in the description was there. It started right up and arrived on time. I was a little anxious about buying anything used, even if it was remanufactured, but so far I have had no issues. It almost looks brand new. The only thing that I don't like so far is the battery life. But that is something I can live with.
... Where else can you find a camcorder with features like DV, digital camera w/ memory slot, 3 inch screen, and remote control. The small size is also great.
I received my CompactFlash adapter today (3 days after having placed the order ...so far so good!) but it was not a Lexar adapter but a PQI. I chose the Lexar for the performance and I received an unknown adapter!!! Besides, this adapter should be an old one because this product is not present anymore on the PQI web site. I hate to order one thing and to receive another one ....Lexar Media CompactFlash Card Adapter (CFAD-003)
This headset is great! I've been wearing headsets for almost 20 years and have typically had the Hello Direct styles and they were good (and had a lifetime guarantee!), but when needing a new headset to replace a cheap one that came with my cordless phone, I decided to try the Plantronics since I knew they have always been the standard for headsets. I love it! It's durable, not flimsy at all, and the quality is wonderful. I use it with a quality cordless Panasonic and recommend it wholeheartedly.
When I took this out of the box my first reaction was that it felt cheap to me. This is a great idea, but is poorly constructed.It is made of ordinary plastic and the moving parts were extremely difficult to use and over time felt like they would fail and break off.When trying to open the battery door, the latches were clumsy and difficult. I removed the AA battery holder - replacing required an extra pair of hands to maneuver the latches.I returned this immediately without using. I decided it would be easier and more effective to just carry an extra D70 battery in my pocket. I will wait until Nikon makes something similar to this.
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+ It prints, it lasts longer then stock cartridge. Does not clogs print heads as OEM pigment based inks.- Does not resist water, not even slightly. One drop ruins entire paper. Still costs more then it's weight in gold.
Is the DVD portion of this particular unit a DVD RECORDER or is it just a Player?I need a good DVD recorder as I have a Samsung VR-375 that crapped out on me after 3 years and I found it to be a very good unit for the 3 years that I had it before the DVD crapped out on me.Urgent Reply Requested
The hardest thing about buying DVD's was finding a brand that was 100% reliable. I've used Verbatim for at least a couple of years for my projects and I've never had a complaint.
Works well and great price. A little flimsy.... wonder how long it will hold up.
I bought this lens to get away from the mostly useless Rebel XT kit lens. I didn't want to drop $1,000+ but at the same time I wanted decent performance. Well, I got it.This lens takes gorgeous pictures with just a hint of softness at 135mm (stopping down a bit helps there) and virtually no barrel distorsion at 28mm. The f/3.5 limit is a bit annoying for low-light situations, but I don't expect f/2.8 at this price range and just use a flash when I have to. Color saturation is excellent and I haven't been able to see any chromatic aberrations at all.Of course, the IS is fantastic, and I find that I can't live without it anymore. I fear I'm going to have to upgrade to an all-IS setup soon. Being able to shoot pictures at lower shutter speeds without a tripod opens up a whole new area for most amateur photographers like me.The build is very professional and it just feels good. It's a large lens (diameter and length) if you're used to the 52 or 58mm glass. It looks very good on a Rebel XT and 30D. On the other hand you might find buying 72mm filters a bit more expensive.Finally, auto focus is as good as most other Canon lenses - I don't use AF very much but I'm constantly surprised at the ability of this lens to focus in very low light or non-standard backgrounds. Very nice.Many other lenses are recommended as an upgrade to the Canon kit glass - this is just a bit more spot on than most. The price is right and the performance cannot be beat.
No programing to do. Simply hook-up the cables provided and start using. Excellent.
We were looking for a replacement battery for our cordless phone. Got several UPDATES on my computer suggesting a specific battery (different than the CODE I ordered). Battery arrived on time and was the exact battery we needed. Good deal.
Bought this because it was cheap and it does the job. if you need a powered hub you can buy a power brick for this from iogear.
This is a very good universal remote, but don't throw away your original remotes. You still need your original remotes when you need to adjust the picture on your TV, program your VCR, or set up your satellite system. The draw backs are that each device can only have 27 buttons and all the layouts must conform to the same key layout. To say that you can rename each key is misleading. You can merely choose among two to four choices or leave the key blank. In the end, it is a convenience product and it provides enough to justify the price premium.
I am very happy with the Nikon Binocular. Very reasonably priced in comparison with other retailers for this item. Objects appear very clear when using the binocular. Easy to focus.
I bought this as a refurbished. It was quite good peice, but it has weak noise. I don't know whether it's because of refurbished one or its nature.Even weak noise makes me annoy. So, I gave up using this product.
Great speakers ,got an amp hooked up to them and they sound great just like any Panasonic product does. very happy
I bought this for my dad, who is majorly into birding, for Christmas. He has a pair of super expensive Carl Zeiss binoculars that he uses when he actually goes birding, but he didn't have anything to keep in his car or on his body in case he saw something but didn't have his heavy binos with him. This is where the monocular comes in now. I knew Carl Zeiss was a good brand, but I'm on a budget and ended up getting this. The bang for the buck (according to him) is fantastic, and it's the perfect thing to keep in his pocket or in his car if he ever has to look at something moderately far away.It doesn't have a huge zoom, but it is crystal clear, and the focus works well.It's a great gift, and I'm surprised he likes it as much as he does given how picky he is about his birding stuff.Happy hunting!
I bought this cable so that my stepdad could connect his ipad2 to the TV and display his super nerdy graphs in HD. It works well with the apple HDMI adapter, which you also need for this purpose.
easy to use. dont have to carry bulky ac adaptor any more. should have bought it sooner.
Not as light, not as sharp, not as fast, and not as powerful as some other devices out there, this version of the Toshiba Pocket PC takes the features out there and combines them into a package that actually is better than the sum of its parts.It's got the latest CPU and OS which, while promising a lot, are actually slower and less capable than they ought to be. It's got a new screen, while bigger and brighter than its e740 predecessor, is not as bright and sharp as other devices such as the Sony Clie.It IS quite expandable what with its SD AND CF slots (important for someone who already has several CF devices and memory from other PDAs and cameras!) Not to mention the built in Wi-Fi which means I no longer need to carry a CF network card.Only issues I have are that I also bought a couple SanDisk 256MB SD cards which seem to be incompatible with this device for some reason and Toshiba merely said to check the SanDisk site for compatibility. Seems that SanDisk doesn't certify this combination so be aware of that. Also this device still has a one touch record button that always gets pushed accidentally keeping the device on and taking up memory with nothing. They really ought to remove that.Otherwise, it's probably the best Pocket PC out there.
This is simply the best mount available on the market. It was easy to install and use. It is super heavy duty and will hold up virtually any plasma tv. The design and quality are second to none, glides back and forth easily and the wires are kept hidden as well. Don't buy anything else.
This was a gift for my mom,and I put over 300 pictures on it for her and she loves it. This is with a 1GB memory card though. It has an MP3 feature on it that we have not figured out yet. She is happy with just the pics for now though. The price was unbeatable and I shopped around.
This is a very cheaply made product that only brought in a few channels and most of those were shopping channels. Oddly enough though it only brought in 3 network affiliate channels that kept blinking in and out it brought in an independent channel from an adjoining state perfectly clear. Perhaps it depends on where you live but I am up on a hill in the Boston suburbs and expected better reception with this.
I have had this speaker for over 3 years. It is in our living room theater system. We use it every day. The voices are clear and the sound over all is excellent. I have it hooked up to an Onkyo 805 I have all JBL speakers speakers in my surround system and the sound fills the room. I have had almost 4 years to assess this speaker and I can say I am very pleased with my purchase.
This was my first stand-alone GPS unit. I purchased about a year ago primarily to log routes for geotagging photos, as well as aspirations to start doing some geocaching (which I have yet to get around to, but I will!) After researching several units I settled on this one, which includes the microSD memory slot (absolutely necessary if you will be downloading additional maps to the device). The color screen wasn't in my requirements but is a nice upgrade.The "high-sensitivity" billing lives up to its name and will not disappoint. I have rarely been unable to lock onto a satellite signal; generally I've only seen problems in tunnels or large buildings. In my house, for instance, the unit easily locks on, as well as any foliage cover I've run across. Battery life is adequate, about easily 8-10 hours or more with WAAS enabled. The unit is very rugged and will take some serious knocking around; I wouldn't go dropping it off any roofs, but you can easily toss it in any bag of gear without worries.The eTrex line is designed for outdoor adventuring and is not a car navigation unit. It is possible to use it as such, but it's a poor substitute for a unit designed exclusively for in-car navigation, which will include nice features such as a driver's view, voice turn instructions, and voice recognition. However, those units are good for little else, whereas the eTrex units are far more flexible in other situations.My only complaint is that the base maps included are less than useful and the Garmin line of software map products is a confusing and overpriced maze of buzzwords and brand names. The latest must-buy software appears to beGarmin City Navigator North America for Detailed Maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico (DVD). Assuming that it comes unlocked with all the North American road maps with no additional costs, it is a good value. However, it's my experience that Garmin has always gone out of their way to make the map unlocking and registration process as confusing and painful as possible for their loyal paying customers, while those who choose to pirate the software get a simple program that runs once and unlocks everything. Poor choice, if you ask me. There are open-source maps available on the internet but I have no experience as to their quality. At any rate, once you get it set up, the software is straightforward, easy to use, and has never given me any technical problems on Windows XP, Vista, or 7.
The SanDisk Imagemate 12-in-1, well the fancy name should be warning enough.It requires a driver to operate. Some cards show up on-screen as 'unreadable'.Why bother when, at a fraction of the price, you can get Transcend's Multi-Card Reader M3 which doesn't need a driver and has never failed to read a card?Sorry SanDisk, remember Kiss.. Keep It Simple, Stupid.
Switched from the old printer cable to this and my old Brother HL-1435 is back up and running like a champ with windows 7.
It is easier to use, and quite intuitive. However, as opposed to simpler units, it requires the use of both hands.The software, however, degraded after some use, and had to be reinstalled. It keeps asking whether "this solved the problem", when the problem should not have surfaced to begin with. However, a couple of clicks later the problem is solved, but it reappears almost every time.So far we have not been able to delete the buttons in the "watch TV" screen (the ones designed, I think, to rewind and fast forward) so we cannot see the picture that we installed as the opening screen. One should be able to see the pict under the buttons or on the alternative one should not be able to place a personal pict in the screen.All in all, it is a good product and I am satisfied with it.
It is probably the best deal for the money. You get 3.3 MP, a movie mode, internal memory and expansion slot. The LCD is not good as the earlier Kodak models like the DC4800, but for that price it really beats all competition. The low light picture quality has also improved since the DC4800. The docking station is not perfect, but is very convenient for casual (non-computer savvy) users.The user interface also needs getting used to, but the main dial matches most point and shoot cameras, so should be a easy transition.It also has a cool address book (email) feature that can be entered on the PC and stored on the camera to email pictures from the camera on the next sync.
All the good reviews were true. These are an easy match to the Bose model... if not a bit better.Put them on in a propeller driven aircraft or while sitting in the back of the plane behind the engines and... nice, comfortable, quiet. Sound (with the pwr on) is excellent... off ... it's not bad.If you're shopping... its a no-brainer.
If there was a rating of 4.75, I would have selected it. But, there isn't, so I gave mine a 4.0, because it did not deserve a perfect score.Don't get me wrong. I love my TomTom, and would box Mike Tyson for it. I'm a cop, and my TomTom has helped me make it to several emergency calls without error. I highly recommend such units for use in Law Enforcement, and Emergency response applications. It does not distract the driver from safe operation of the emergency vehicle, and the voice instructions are clear and audible.My only problem with the TomTom is in the inability to update the maps. I have logged onto the official website many times, plugging the TomTom into my computer, and attempting to achieve an online update. It doesn't happen.My city has grown. There are regions and areas which the TomTom sees as "outer space". It zones out into blueness in these places. TomTom Corporation, fix this problem, and you will have a perfect product.
This product is good for its price. Belt piece is kinda easy to lose ( but so are most small parts). I wouldn't reccomend it if you have small arms( the band is kinda big).
This a great reader. Highly recommend. Easy to use and transfers pictures very fast.
Very good quality for the price. Doesn't have the cradle to charge the unit. It uses regular batteries which are just fine.
The ear buds are perfect becuase i had broken the original one that came with my Coby MP3 player. if you need ear buds these have great sound.
I'll be honest. I'm not a fan of HP. I worked in the IT field for a number of years, and they always caused me headaches. I bought this printer solely because it was cheap.I guess I owe HP an apology now, because this little printer has been nearly perfect for me. The print speed and quality are very good for the price, and it's very compact. Unlike other printers that load the paper from a vertical tray in the back, this little DeskJet loads from the front, so the paper stays flat, and won't curl up or jam.Admittedly, I don't print in large volume, so those who do will likely be better off with a laser printer, or a more ruggedly-built printer. I mainly need something to print ordinary text documents, emails, etc. from time to time. For that, this printer has been very good indeed.
I was very disappointed with the performance of the coby radio. The sound was not true stereo, just mono played through the left and right channel,not that it mattered as the reception was horrid unless you didn't move around too much, which sort of defeats the purpose of a Walkman. I would recommend instead the Sony SRF-59 FM/AM Radio Walkman. It's a few dollars more but well worth it-superior to the coby in every way.
This works as advertised. I use it on a sat.rec. from a basement to upstairs. It is a little more directional than I would like, but with a little fiddling I got a good, clean, noise free signal.
This CB has earned Midland my respect. If you want a good radio that you can clip to your belt then plug into your car, this is for you. I love the NOAA weather stations (very handy for a motorcycle rider) because I can know the weather at my destination while I am driving there. The updates from the truckers on channel 19 have been quite valuable as they let me avoid heavy traffic.However, a note of caution to anyone intending to listen to police or other emergency vehicle stations. THEY DO NOT USE CB STATIONS ANYMORE. Channel 9 can be used in cases of GREAT EMERGENCY to get aid, but not to listen in to a cop's conversations.DO NOT expect great coverage from this radio's whip antenna. These antennas are made for portability, not extended range. If you want great range, buy an external antenna to plug into the CB. They are very easy to find. Just go to your local truck stop or Radio Shack and ask about CB accessories.If you need help with your new CB, go to the source, your local truck stop's CB shop. These guys might be rough around the edges (and on the inside), but they are willing to help.
I bought this case for a few reasons: I wanted something that fully protected my iPod from scratches; I wanted something that would not interfere with the aesthetics of the iPod; and I wanted a case that was fast and easy to get the iPod into and out of. The Dioshield performs fantastically on all three counts.Nonetheless, the case only rates 2 stars, as there are some significant design flaws. Before I discuss these flaws, however, I should mention that the hold button problem that others have mentioned in their reviews appears to have been resolved. My case arrived a few days ago, and the cut out for the hold button was more than large enough to allow free and easy access. If I want to, I can use my thumb to engage or disengage the hold switch while the iPod is in the case. However, this does bring us to the first of the aforementioned design flaws: the cut-out hole for the headphones. It is, admittedly, the perfect size for the jack on the Apple ear-bud headphones. However, I have Shure E2C's, which have a slightly wider jack, and they were not able to fit through the Dioshield's headphone cut-out. So if you have after-market headphones, especially ones with a 90 degree angled jack, or one that is particularly thick, you may run into compatibility issues. More alarming, the jack on my AV cord wouldn't fit into the headphone cut-out on the Dioshield, either, meaning that I'd need to take the iPod out of it's case if I wanted to watch a show on my television. I managed to work-around this problem by enlarging the hole with a Dremel, but still... it is annoying, and if you don't have a Dremel, or are reluctant to take it to your new case, then you might be s.o.l. when it comes to AV cables or better quality headphones.Okay, onto the second design flaw. I'm just going to quote a fellow reviewer, H. Park, who articulated this problem most succinctly and clearly: "The bottom of the case leaves a hole for the sync/charge cable. However, because of the proximity of the hinges, it's almost impossible to use the Apple-provided USB sync cable, since this cable is the locking variety with the unlock buttons on the sides of the cable plug. Once the sync cable is inserted and the lock engaged, a narrow object like a knife blade or ruler is required to disengage the cable." This is super-annoying and a puzzling oversight. Why even have the hole there? It's like some kind of cruel joke, reminding us of what we could almost have if only we had bought a different case.Finally, and this is just a matter of personal taste, and not design, that whole lanyard thing just seems stupid. The iPod with Video is simply not comfortable to wear around your neck for any period of time, plus it bounces around everytime you walk. It is really annoying. I ended up cutting mine off and throwing it away. No one is going to use it that way, and I'm betting that even a modicum of market research would have revealed that. But that's just me. However, I stand by the first two criticisms I made - those are substantial design flaws that make an otherwise excellent product into a merely mediocre one. Yes, you can use better headphones if you take a Dremel to the case, and yes, you can charge the iPod if you take it out of the case, but the whole point is, you shouldn't have to do either of those things, and a case that requires you to do so is substandard.I doubt I'm going to replace this case with anything else. I have it now, and while I'm not overwhelmed by it, I can go so far as to say that I am whelmed by it. It does what it's supposed to, and I can cope with it's deficits, but I would not buy it again nor can I recommend it all that strongly. Two starts.
This device was very easy to install if you follow the directions in the User Manual pdf exactly. Just as fast as a hard line connection. Oh yeah, be sure to select (Copy 1) of the printer under Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes.
I used this once and it seemed to work as well as a flexible keyboard would be expected to work. The second time I went on travel and tried to use it some of the keys would not work. I pressed in the area where the wire enters the keyboard which caused some keys to work and others not to work so there must be a bad connection there.Claims to be "Virtually Indestructible", maybe this is true for spills but be very gentle and don't travel with this keyboard and expect it to be reliable!
This small digital camera is very easy to use and is small enough to fit into a pocket or purse. The owner's manual is clear and the displays are well-designed. If you haven't used the camera for a while, or only skimmed the manual, you can figure out the basic controls fairly well.The LCD screen is a nice size and gives a clear sharp picture.It takes approximately 2 hours to charge the battery.I bought an extra battery and the upgraded memory card. I would strongly recommend getting the larger memory card. I would also recommend getting the AC adapter kit when you buy the camera. Without it, you will be using up battery power when you download the pictures to your computer.
Driver installation is terrible. Documentation did not work. Standard windows driver installation did not work. However, hunting the cd-rom (wich had the autostart file written wrong) and executing the setup.exe in Win98 folder got me up and running within two minutes.Then... it's all smooth sailing.SanDisk beauty is in it's simplicity. SanDisk shows up as a disk drive - no need to learn a GUI intensive propriatary program. Pull your memory out of your camera, pop it into this baby, and just drag the files over.Not only is it easy but it's FAST too. Transferring pictures from my camera took up to 4 minutes for 7 pictures. My 1 megapixel HP200cxi saves in .jpg format at about 400k per file. Thats four minutes for 2.8 megs, or two minutes for a floppy worth of info. This device transferred everything in less than 5 seconds. It was so fast I repeated it just to be sure.For a camera - maintaining the voltage necessary for a serial port sucks batteries - hard. Sandisk eliminates using serial port technology thats over 12 years old. Buy this device, skip the AC adapter for your camera and buy an extra set of rechargeable batteries. It'll save you 30 bucks and bail you out when you forget to rotate batteries.Documentation claims it works on a Mac.I give it four stars because of the driver installation. Now that you know the secret... consider it five.
Needed set of RCA cables these looked good, price was right, shipping was fast. Would recommend to anyone looking for a cheap set of rca's.
Just wanted to add my 2 cents. Once you get used to the idea of not being able to zoom -as we are all kind of used to nowadays, this is a very sharp and very fast lens. Lot's of fun to use. If you have children, taking photos without the flash is a big plus for them. But best of all...it's cheap!! Get one, you will not regret it. Can all these great reviews be wrong? Nope!
Bought these with the infamous $100 Apple credit. I've always been uninterested in earbuds because they tend to hurt my ears, but these guys are really quite comfortable. They fit really snug and comfortable with the small plugs.Right out of the package they sounded a little bass heavy - more specifically like a high rolloff. I would describe the sound as muddy. I have a very decent Bowers & Wilkins setup at home, take care of my ears in loud situations, and have really good hearing in the higher frequencies, so I feel pretty confident in my ears and what hi-fi can really produce. So I've left them playing for the last 6 hours trying to break them in... they are still a little boomy, the highs are better, still everything is murky.However it's nothing a gentle EQ can't take care of: just a tweak around 64/125hz end and a wee lift in the upper registers. Perhaps they'll even out more as they get used.But overall I'm very pleased. Good sound isolation and very comfortable. MUCH better than the Apple earbuds by any measure. Will make good companions on the subway or on the plane.
This was a replacement for an identical item. The original lost a screw that sets the angle, so I ordered a new one because it works so well in my Mini.
I am impressed by the picture quality of these binoculars! I use them for backyard astronomy as well as bird watching. If you are wondering what 10x magnification can do: You can easily spot Jupiter's four largest moons with this thing. You can identify craters like Plato, Copernicus, and Tycho on the Moon. But no matter how steady your arms are, you will definitely benefit from a tripod. I reused my Benro tripod that I had got for my DSLR (You will need a tripod adapter for the binoculars; Nikon sells one). With a tripod, you are sure to see many features you missed in the first glance. The 50mm aperture makes terrestrial objects like birds appear bright and vivid. Overall, 10x50 makes for a great all-purpose binoculars that you can easily use with or without a tripod.The body is well-built and feels rugged in your hands. The focus ring is very precise. The diopter control is very useful for adapting to your vision. My only wish is that they were lighter, but I can get used to the weight.
After receiving radio and trying to figure out how to get operating, I realize the batteries are defective. I had to sign up for XM radio to get replacement batteries. So now, I am paying monthly fee without a working radio. I recommend that NO ONE buy a TAO radio. They should be off the shelves if the batteries are defective and Amazon should be ashamed for selling the product. Last time I buy electronics on line!!!!!!
OK, I bought this camera when it was an AMAZON "Hot Buy!" One of my techie co-workers came running up to me and yelled, "Don't come crying to me when the lens falls out!!" Ha ha ha... It has 2+ megapixels and is perfect for around the house, at award ceremonies, for newsletters, websites and of course, EBAY.I broke the Nikon 775 - the... digital camera, I borrowed from work. Yes that camera had better software - but it stops THERE.The ARGUS is very compact, has an LCD screen and once you buy an additional card and card reader... you are SET to run with the big dogs!If you decide in a year or two you have gone PRO, then by all means, [get] a NIKON, but for your learning phase, this camera ROCKS!
Excellent case for using the underwater camera, works great, you can operate without difficulty all the functions of the camera, super easy to use fully recommended it
Everything arrived quite timely and in great condition--new. Worked with my iPod Touch 4. No problems. Rockin' to some music on it now thanks to these adapters. Yay!
I didn't get a bargain on these points when I purchased them (in other words, Amazon was selling them for the same price you could purchase them directly from Microsoft for), but with free shipping, it was an easy way to give my husband XBox points. My mom bought him Rock Band for Christmas, so I gave him points to download new songs with! I didn't want to put them directly on the XBox, and this was a good way to wrap them and give them to him as a gift. He loved them.
Why is this camera and lens priced at $2495? The camera came out 5 years ago and is now completely out of date. For the same price you can buy the same lens with the 18MP Canon 7D body that also shoots HD video.
TRY TO GET THIS CAMERA TO TALK TO YOUR COMPUTER! 8 hours of fiddling, calling Minolta, calling Microsoft, and going through 2 card readers and the camera will NOT talk to my 2 year old HP laptop with Window XP! I now have to sit down with a computer instructor in two days to see if I can resolve this problem. For a camera that is supposed to be compatible with XP, IT ISN'T!
THE GOOD...Love all the features on this keyboard and mouse,The favorite keys are great,Signal quality is great,Ergonomics are also great,The two programable thumb buttons on mouse are nice,Love the scroll wheel and back/forward buttons on keyboard,The new side scroll, left and right, is convienient,Great feeling mouse, fits in hand wellTHE BAD...The new soft scroll wheel is hard to use in games,Occasionally, almost never, keyboard buttons will not work on the first strike during gamesDO YOUR RESEARCH ON MANY WEB SITES ANT GO TO STORES (IE. BEST BUY, CIRCUIT CITY) TO TRY THE UNITS FIRST THAN BUY ONLINE. I SAVED $45 WHEN I BOUGHT THIS ON AMAZON.
The only thing I don't like about this product is the new low price. I paid almost twice the 80 dollar price about a year ago. Set up was relatively easy but read the directions first. Take your time, don't get ahead of yourself. I called tech support once. They were adequate but not a benchmark. Once set up this product is wonderfully transparent and has good firmware support. The firmware now supports a direct interface with Zone Alarm Pro for added security. I have two pc's connected all the time and occasionally connect a third for trouble shooting. An iMac I connected recently was able to find it's way out after connecting it to the hub - no set up issues at all. This product is a must have for anyone who wants to network.
bag has plenty of space for slr, lens and misc products. would rate EXCELLENT if it had straps, and a tad more room in the front. v good product, made well -- good price too.
I bought this two years ago and have loved it. Nothing matches it for simplicity and usefulness. I love that there is no extra ugly wireless receiver sitting in plain site. I have everything behind closed walls and reception has been working fine. Until it didn't. Suddenly the saucer is getting no signal. Swapped batteries, changed battery position, bought NEW battery (yes correct frequency), nothing works. took remote right up to the saucer. occasionally it shows a signal on A or B, but hit or miss. mostly miss. Have concluded the saucer is fried. I think it should have lasted more than 2 years. That said, I see nothing else out there that can touch it in the price range and when it works it's awesome. Sooooo, I am ordering another one. I can't find any info on warranty and I just don't have the fight in me it would take to get about $40 dollars worth of results out of them.
Using this filter to protect my t2i lens kit. Fitted on my lens kit lens, and it is working fine !That is all.
Starview 2-port KVM is a very good, and reliable switch and behaves well with all my platforms (Mac, Win XP, Ubuntu). I have had it connected to a couple of test servers and it has worked flawlessly.
I needed an external drive in a hurry, and initially turned to external CD burners. However, after reading numerous reviews across a variety of sites, it quickly became obvious that none of the external burners were up to the task. According to reviews, most of them (HP 8000 series, Iomega Predator, etc...) suffered from reliability problems, and to exacerbate the matter further, transfer speeds were reportedly slow. Hence, in desperation, I turned to other forms of storage. To my delight, Iomega's Zip 250 USB/Firewire drive has performed excellently! I haven't had a chance to test out the firewire capability, but all I can say is that I am extremely pleased with its USB performance! I have successfully transferred all my files from my work computer (running on Windows NT) to my home computer (running on Windows 98), and there have been no software or reliability issues at all. Good going, Iomega! Now, if only they could pull their stock out of the pits........
This power cord works fine and the price was great, but I do not believe that it is a Belkin. In my opinion it is just a cheap generic
I bought this because it was the cheapest USB2 expansion card I could find, and I've had no problems with my use of it. I've only connected a 500Gig USB drive to it, but haven't had any problems with constant playing of videos from it.
This cd player is wonderful. it is slim enough to fit in my pocket. The anti-shock is almost perfect. It skips quickly if it is in your pocket and you are walking.Unlike other brands that give you headphones that don't work well or play loud enough, that is not the case with this sony headphones. If you are looking for a cd player not for it's price but for it's quality this a great cd player. It also makes a great gift.
German craftmanship with precision. A little bit more expensive than the knock down rings at eBay, but definitely worth it.
I bought the Zune because I didnt want to buy the Ipod. The only problems i had is that it does not come with a portable power unit, so you have to plug it in to your computer in order to charge it. Also if you wanna see movies you have to download them. There's a way around that put you need another software to sync with it. I bought an external harddrive and created a file and download it as an MPEG-4. Other than that I think this is a very good device.
All right first things first, for reputed product the audio quality was on par with sony or coby behind the neck headphones but not better. Sound is crisp and Bass is ok.My biggest disappointment was problem of sound leakage, which nobody mentioned, i mean if you are in quiet place (they are comfortable so i use them everywhere)listening,even on low volume chances are that people around you might give you that look (hey budd, we don't want to listen to your songs).They are delicate for my rough usage, i throw them in the bag sometimes the cord get stretched, with all this, my headphones lasted me 4 months. (i mean hello, this headphones are mainly used for sports outdoor activities, they should be able to handle this}.
I got this and it surprised me at how well it worked... I attached it to the head rests with the straps it came with and I was set.. at night it looked like built in DVD players in the head rests from outside..but 10 or 11 months later.... and it just stopped working!!! The sound works but no picture on either LCD... : (I was gonna buy another as I thought my kids broke it, but after reading the reviews... it's obviously a manufacturers defect.. too bad...at under $150, debating on getting another, cause when it did work, it did everything it needed to do.
One of the plastic mounting brackets broke near one of the screw holes during installation. The product broke before I even used it. Don't buy this. It will break.
This was one of the easiest connection that I have add to my computer... Works great. I've been using it for about 1 month now with no problems what so ever... I recommend this item highly.
This is a decent usit, but it could be better, especialy for the money.1) Capture performanceI have a P4 3.2GHz computer. 2GB RAM. 100GB 7200 RPM HD. Very fast. Unfortunately, using the provided video capture software, it canot capture 640x480 @ 30 fps very well. It drops frames. By comparison, my digital camera does much better in movie mode. 640x480 @ 30fps is no problem for the camera.2) Capture QualityAt night in my office there is no outside light, so I rely on my ceiling lights and desk lamps. This web cam does not do well with lower light levels. The software compensates somewhat, but the end result is not always consistent. By comparison, my digital camera has a movie mode that does much better in low light. My miniDV camcorder also does much better, and it is about 5 years old.I believe the software deserves much of the blame. It is a system hog that robs performance. This needs to be improved immediately. If there was a cheap or open source program that works with this webcam and can tap into all of its features, I would switch immediately.
I've had this receiver since 2001 and it is good (not great, not terrible). The sound produced is fine, the power is fine, the fact that it has a lot of inputs (including 1 (or 2?) digital) is convenient and it is easy to set up. I have had some problems with the CD (not digital) inputs on several different pieces. All in all, it is fine for a receiver, great for the money, but now there is much better out there (if you have the cash). Considering you can get this for under $200, why not?
I bought these yesterday for my computer for self-protection from my neighbor's music. One of the speakers works great but there is almost no sound coming out of the other one, so not quite what I bargained for. I thought maybe I was deaf in my left ear so I switched them around. Nope; my hearing's fine.
Best Value for money Camera for all ages.
Where to start? I've bought a lot of different Mp3 players. In fact, you might say I'm obsessed with them. I also have friends who have Ipods. (bah!) The only good thing about Ipods is the wide variety of accessories you can get for them. This little Zen beats them all, hands down! I'll start with the list of cons since there are so few.CONS:Touchy buttons. (even with senitivity turned on low, but easy to get used to, and there is a hold button)Can't view photos and listen to music at the same time. (?)Has ability to record, but has no line in.PROS: (and this will be quite a list!)Plays WAVE,Mp3,and WMA as well. (I have everything in WMA)Bass booster option.Smart volume option.Sound quality is great. I've read complaints about the bass boost being distorted. Turn on the smart volume and the disortion goes away. Crisp clean treble as well.Smart volume also adjust for different record levels. (quite nice)5 band graphic eq, as well as plenty of presets.8 gigs holds tons of music and photos.Very small. (fits in pocket comfortably)Works as an external hard dirve, and lets you decide how much space to use for this. (128mb upto 4gigs)Uses a standard 2.0 USB cord. (big advantage)Charge battery while you put music or photos on it.Not only is the battery rechargeable, but also replaceable. (you can buy extras for long trips)Screen looks bright and clear from any angle.Main menu is very customizable. (options, wallpaper,and colors)Easy to navigate.Almost no gap between songs. (good for Pink Floyd albums)Built in microphone. Seems to record pretty well.Has a calender where you can store reminders and events.Not so important, but it really looks COOL!Not a bad price for all it does.LAST WORDS: At first I didn't like the fact that you have to use software to transfer files, but now I see why. I have other Mp3 players that are plug and play. It takes them a minute or so to boot up. Not this baby. Turn it on and it's ready to go in less than 3 seconds. The software updates the player when you close the program so that it doesn't have to boot up.I'm not the kind of person who likes to read manuals, and with this player, I didn't have to. It's almost too easy to use, and yet full of features.I've also read complaints about the software. If you know how to navigate windows, then software will be easy to use, and it works well.I've only had it for 3 days, so I'm sure there are things I'm forgetting or haven't found yet. But it just keeps getting better. Has more features than I dreamed it could.BOTTOM LINE: Buy what you want, but the Zen Micro is BETTER!
This is our 3rd Cirque touchpad. We will continue buying them. Makes the use of our computer so much easier. Thanks for the great price!
I purchased this in June 2009 just before leaving for Europe for several months. I use it mainly in my Edge 705 while biking or walking, and I've been surprised at how accurate it is (and how many little alleyways it has). So far, I've used it in England, Ireland, and Finland in both urban and rural areas, and it has performed very well and has kept me from getting lost.
The headphones sound great and fit very comfortable on my head. I wear glasses and they fit just right, to not cause additional pressure to my ears. they produce a very full sound and for the price you can't beat it.
This is a great mouse. I've been using it for nearly a year, and I couldn't be happier with it. The other reviewers claim it can't be used with Windows 2000 or Windows XP, but those are the exact operating systems I'm using now. I've got all buttons and software working without a hitch. You may need to download the newest driversDownload the IBM Mouse Suite v1.8 (Windows 2000, Windows XP), and it works perfectly.
By FAR the largest number of Bad CDs of all the spindles I've ever bought.
works good and if you dont wanna buy garmin maps there are some you can buy from national geographic for less than the garmin pricesTOPO! National Geographic USGS Topographic Maps (California)theres one example
I have owned two of these camera's and neither one ever worked properly. The first once had a main board failure and the second one fails to boot up past the orange light blinbk and then goes solid. This is probable the worst and most problematic camera for the money. There are several others at half the price that are better.
Highly recommended router.Don't fall for this Netgear knocking because you're not seeing comments from happy customers.I bought this router from Amazon. The first one was DOA but I have never had a DOA Netgear router before and I've been installing WIFI professionally since 2000 for home and business (Netgear and any other brands you can think of).Netgear support was extremely responsive. That was a 10 minute call. Exchange with Amazon was smooth but of course it's a hassle packing the thing up and mailing it.Got replacement and as I expected it is an awesome router and solved my connection problems in every room of a 4 story house. I've never had anyone complain to me about this router. I've installed over 20 of them for different customers before and after I bought my own. The lack of problems is why I bought it for myself.If you have issues with your connection get yourself a Netgear WPN511 card or desktop adapter to go with this router.Note: Don't expect to see 108Mbps speed because you won't see it. 54 Mbps is the typical speed. Have found that trying to change WIFI strength or speed settings at the router is not worth the trouble.
I bought this printer because I needed 11x17 capability and it is doing great for that. However, trying to print on photo paper is an incredibly frustrating experience. The feed rollers appear to have difficulty pulling the paper in. 8 1/2 x 11 sheets will cut of the first inch or so and smaller, photo size cards will not print at all.
I wanted this keychain so bad to carry my Grandson's pictures around with me.I'm not gonna lie, I was so frustrated when I tried to set the software up on my laptop. I thought I would have to return it, but I decided to give it a try on my office computer the next day and if I needed to I would call Coby for technical support. It ended up working on my office computer, but the operating manual is horrible, It was a lot of trial and error to get it working. Here's what I learned, first install your software then reboot your computer. Plug the device into the computer before running the program (otherwise it will say it doesn't recognize the device). I went home that night and set it up on my laptop and it did work. It probably only deserves 3 stars but in the end, I LOVE IT!
I just read the long review written by Chris Harold. Most of what he says actually made me laugh as he couldnt have been talking about an iPod Video. He says the songs and videos are all in the same list and cant be differenitaed between songs and videos. This is untrue. The newest iPod 5th gen lists videos under the video menu and songs under, guess what? Yep, the song menu! lol.This iPod has amazing video and sound. Any product made by iRiver is garbage compared to this. Just plain and simple garbage. I used a program called iSquint for converting fire sharing video files and I use Handbrake for converting DVDs to watch on my iPod. This thing is amazing!!! There simply isnt a better MP3 or video player on the market. Any of these people who say you shouldnt buy an iPod just because you should be different need to get real. Lemme see, dont get an iPod because they are popular and everyone h as one? Hmmm Maybe thats because they are the best and 9 million people cant be wrong. To those people I say, grow up. And go buy yourself an iPod.
this camera is a really good camera and it's cheap, too. all the features are cool. the only thing i don't like is that it doesn't have a red-eye reduction. but, for such a good price, it really doesn't matter!
FR300 Eton Radio - I use it daily for the morning news and weather. I had occasion three nights ago to use the Weather Alert function; that worked very well.One disappointment - I find I must rely primarily upon batteries for power. The hand-crank feature does not perform nearly as well as advertised. It takes a close to a full minute of cranking to get 4-5 minutes of operation. This clearly is not sufficient to use the hand-crank power feature to depend upon weather alert broadcasts throughout a stormy night.
These headphones are amazing! i'm coming off a Razer Carcharias which is a headset so they weren't specifically designed for pure sound but i liked them for my uses though the mic was pointless and i looked really dumb with it just turned up anyways these things sound amazing especially after burn in now i'm a headbanger and when i was looking for headphones including these ones the majority of the people liked classical and that's all you could find reviews for as long as your like me and like just flat sound these are great like i'm listening to Slipknot right now and after about a month of listening to these they sound much better than when they first came they are bulky but i still take them on the bus and stuff i'm a guy i don't care what i look like now the noise cancellation i don't know what other reviewers are talking about if i turn my music low i can still have a conversation but they do not make good speakers when you are wearing them:D i have them all the way up most of the time on my ipod and laptop i don't think it's that loud all in all great headphones definitely worth %100 especially after burn in i love them
I have an older RCA dvd recorder/player, and so far, these are the blank dvds that this machine seems to have no problems with when I want to record a movie. Great quality dvds for the money!
This is the third time I have purchased the same maintenance kit, and the second time for the same seller. Although I do see a slight difference between the original kit from HP, it also cost double. As most of my clients now switch over to copier for most of the printing in reducing cost. The slight difference as a backup machine becoming much for sensible. Therefore, I would recommend the kit if you not using the printer as a primary printing.
I did my research first, so I knew exactly which airport card would work with my old G4 tower. I was pleased I could order ot through amazon. It was simple to install and works exactly as it should.
There really ought to be another word for 'gripping' - it's so trite, and yet it's ideal to describe this crackerjack read. I hadn't read anything by William Boyd before this, and I'm delighted to have found him.And I'm always a bit fascinated by men who can write so convincingly in the first person as women ...Mr Boyd's crisp, articulate prose carries you along without ever getting in the way - which keeps things clear so you can concentrate on who's who and who's doing what in all the cloak-and-daggery. The plot's quite simple: Ruth, a young English woman, discovers her mother, Sally, had been a WWII spy, working on propaganda for a small British intelligence organisation.Mr Boyd's technique of alternating chapters from Sally's memoir with chapters from the daughter's life heightens the drama: we swing from Ruth's humdrum life in 1970s Oxford to Sally's derring-do as she progresses from recruitment in pre-war Paris to missions in the US as it tries to withstand pressure from Britain and Russia to enter the war.Like all great spy stories, the tension builds beautifully with twists and intrigue and subterfuge, of course, and though the plot thickens -- sorry! -- it never bewilders.I enjoyed the parts that dealt with Sally's recruitment and training, loved the sense of atmosphere in '40s London and New York, and sympathised with both women as each struggled to come to terms with the outrageous skeletons in Sally's cupboard.A ripper.
you cant beat the price and the sound quality! I am going to buy 2 more set for my other computers because they sound so great.Dr DanMakeTheWorldYourStagedotcom
These fit great - extremely comfortable. I've worn for 6 hours on a plane and forget they are there. The sound blocking is excellent - great for airplanes, etc. The sound quality itself is fine (but personally I'm not an audiophile and I'm probably as happy with $15 as $80 phones). But the durability is POOR. Within 8 weeks, the thin, smudgy rubber cords were fraying and peeling BOTH near the jack and near one earphone. This is BAD NEWS. How did Sony make such a basic engineering flaw? I have $5 phones that last indefinitely, at least the basic insulation on the cord. Others have reported this too; I wonder how many favorable reviews were written by owners in the first month.
Two stars:One star because CD's will play in it just fine, every time.(Cold comfort when what you paid for was a _DVD_ player)A second star because the unit _will_ eventually play DVD's.(NOTE: the following tongue-in-cheek rant is based on actual experiences with the SONY DVP-360 model. Sadly, these processes, in combination with random knocks to the case of the player, will actually make it play a DVD.)****************BEGIN QUOTE***************** FLASH * SONY ANNOUNCES MANUAL ADDENDUM FOR THIS MODELInvestigations into unreliability and problems with the DVP-330 and DVP-360 models of DVD players produced by Sony have revealed alomost universal media mis-handling on the part of end users.It would seem that the end users were playing DVD's by simply inserting the media into the media tray and closing it.Users are asked to use the following instructions instead.NOTE: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Plan on starting thirty minutes to an hour _BEFORE_ you wish to view your movie, and your evening will be a pleasant one.1: Insert the media and close the door. The disc will not be recognized at first, but this is a special SONY feature!2: Eject the disc and inspect it for scratches or fingerprints. Finding none, re-insert the media and wait for the error message again. This should take no more than thirty seconds at a time. ( IF YOUR PLAYER TAKES LONGER THAN 1 MINUTE TO DISPLAY THE ERROR MESSAGE, THEN CONTACT SONY IMEMDIATELY FOR EXPENSIVE REPAIRS)Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the error message goes from &quot;NO DISC&quot; to &quot;C-00-13-00-00-00-00-00&quot;. Shame on you for buying inferior, pre-smudged DVD's, but you are getting close. The player has now officially recognized the media as DVD media. You'll be enjoying your favorite summer blockbuster in about twenty more minutes.If more than thirty minutes have passed, you will need to &quot;warm-up&quot; the player with another disc. There is obviously something wrong with the manufacturing of the disc you are trying to play. _MAYBE_, just MAYBE, another will warm the player up and you'll be able to play this one afterwards.If you're lucky.But, hey, we're SONY, so go screw yourself and buy another P.o.S player from us. (It's cheaper than repairs (quote from Sony themselves)). Why should we stand behind our consumer lines?Yours respectfully,Your pals at SONY****************END QUOTE****************C'mon, folks: Is thirty minutes to an hour pleading with un-reliable, unsupported hardware such a big sacrifice to have the prestige SONY brand sticking outta your cabinet?U N R E L I A B L ECome to think of it, I take one of my stars _back_!Thanks, Sony, for making my first DVD-Player purchase a screaming night-terror headache.
This drive is way too slow for copying a group of small files. The drive came formatted with FAT. I reformatted it with FAT32, but got the same results. I have an older cheap 256 MB flash drive that is much faster on this same computer, transferring the same data, so I know it is not my setup.I like the retractable design, and I was able to transfer one large 50 MB file in a decent time, but it was like watching grass grow when it came to what I would consider "normal" use. Also, the LG web site's product and support areas were lacking. From what I could tell, they listed their own part number as UBVB2GS01L instead of UBVV2GS01L. They say something about the drive supporting some type of secure mode, but they don't say how to use it or provide software.The product came packaged in an overly large (I mean overly large), thick, wasteful package. I assume this is so that customers will notice it on store shelves. On the back, it explains that you should recycle and that the packaging was produced using recycled materials and some enviroshell technology!
I recently bought the Griffin iTrip Mini and overall I have been satisfied with it. Although it is a bit difficult to cut the static out completely especially in the Los Angeles area, the sound is good and the 1 or 2 clear stations are ok. The only difficulty that I have encountered using this product is the positioning of the ipod while driving in order to minimize static as much as possible. Other than that, it also works well on the LA to SD drive and in San Diego.
I've had this product for several years..(stored in my closet, as a back-up.) I have a heavier professional one that I have been using, and wanted something lighter, so this is the first time I've used the MK2 out of the box.I recently bought the new Flip UltraHD Camcorder(from Amazon) and wanted to use the MK2 tripod because of it's lighter weight.I followed the instructions about how to mount my Flip using the "quick shoe screw mechanism on bottom of cam onto the tripod shoe screw. There is nothing to attach the camera to.???Directions say how to remove a part and expose the screw..but there is no screw on the shoe to use! Just the flat surface of the shoe. I even tried using the tripod as a base..just manually holding the camera steady..that doesn't work either. I read in the directions that you can "order different shoes". Why would anyone want to buy a tripod with a unit that wasn't installed and wouldn't allow you to attach a camera?Otherwise, it is a nice lightweight handy to use tripod.5-31-2010:I just looked at a close-up of the tripod and there is a part missing on mine..on top. The screw to hold the camera. Apparently, it was missing. Wasn't in the box, nor on the tripod. I should have done a closer inspection of it before I stored it away. I tried to post a picture here, but I can only upload a video.
I found it a handy device for certain magnification of items(I use it for coins). As all devices it has limitations, the plate area for placing items for magnification is too small by about a 1/4" for my use. The lighting control is not really manageable as appears. The biggest problem is the table will not stay locked in place very well causing constant readjustment. Even with these issues it has been very useful to me for the price paid. It would be nice to upgrade the next version with a couple of improvements.
This is great, but isn't compatible with any iPhones or iPod Touches - I'm not sure if it even works with the new 'iPod Classic' but it does work with my iPod 5.5 (Video) - and it's great! I ordered a 2nd one for my bathroom; and another for my girlfriend! I really wish they'd come out with a new version that works with the newer iPods and iPhones - I haven't been able to find any other boomboxes with this good of sound - and that don't have your iPod precariously propped up on top, waiting for someone to bump it and break off the dock. Oh and the popup handle is great, too.
These are fun and add such an unpredictable beauty to finished photos. You can even hold the filter over your regular camera's lens for some fun effects.
Recieved this product wayy before the recieve day and it works perfectly, I bought it for my easy cap's audio and this product lets me capture crystal clear quality Anamazx never lets me down Thanks guys great product!
I was pleased with this product. Took it from the package, plugged it in and it worked. I don't pretend to be an expert but I did not notice any signal degradation at all as was mentioned in another review.
This is in rotation for the military. I got it for a good price, it did well for about 6 months and now my computer will not recognize it. Once plugged in, the folders will start disapearing and then....nothing. Light is still on (it is always on), but nothing happens... Cant open, exchange or delet. I have about 400GB vested in this thing...
It is a very good product though the speaker cables need to be changed with 14 or 16 gauge cables. It won't disappoint you.
This is best LCD TV at this price range. IT HAS PIP , A real HDTV not a fake HD READY. Compared with SONY , BEST VALUE WITH MUCH MORE FUNCTION.More surprise: It has one video input with one remote button correspondent. MOST QUCIK INPUT SWICH DESIGN. no need to dig into menu one by one. BEST DESIGN, BEST DESIGN I see on current market!
I didn't want to pay $70 for the Apple Wireless Keyboard that didn't even have a numeric keypad, so I purchased this instead. It works well. I haven't encountered any problems with it as of yet. My only problem with it is that it's not as "pretty" as the Apple keyboard, but it's not a big issue. I would recommend this keyboard to anyone.
I was very pleased with my iPod charger and it rarrived within a week of the order. Works perfectly
I love this Printer. Had it for many years and it still works great!Never had a printer quite like it!!!! This thing does EVERYTHING!!!
This is very user friendly and takes excellent videos. After d/loading to computer it is easy to get and print still images. I was totally amazed at the amout of video that can be filmed in 60 minutes. This camcorder is a MUST have.
really good product for the price and really nicely built can't find any thing wrong to say abut it so if you are looking for a cd or game case just go ahead and buy it already you won't regret it
Lots of great features in this display plus it's design is very appealing especially next to the Apple Macintosh G5 tower........But, the color inconsistency and backlighting problems with the two monitors I have had are a big problem if you plan to do serious photo editing or any application that requires accurate color. If that is not the case it should be fine. However, it seems to me that for this price there should be little if any compromise. I'd suggest checking out Apple's discussion forums before buying this display
To those of you who think a Tivo will turn you into a "couch potato", you couldn't be more wrong. Tivo allows you to be far more efficient in your TV viewing. You watch exactly what you want, on your terms, at your convenience. Moreover, you can skip commercials, meaning less time on the couch.I actually watch more "good" programming like the Sunday morning news shows, and Discovery Channel stuff with my Tivo. Before these shows were on at odd times, and I couldn't fit them into my schedule. Now I get more of this news and educational stuff in, and because I can skip commercials I still have time for my sitcoms.
Tad shorter than expected, but it's a cable. Nothing more, nothing less. Seems to be well made, haven't had problems, we we'll let it go at that.TIS A CABLE
The earpies is completely ackward, it does fit well or stay in place like I thought it wouldthe sound quality was barely audible and I wished I hadnt bought it. Other than that the seller and shipping were great it arrived promptly not quite as I imageined it would be not it sit in the floor unused because its not worth the postage to send it back for a refund.
I had some problems charging the device, and I think I bought a smaller one than I really wanted, both physically and bytes stored
Purchased this for my MSI GX630 gaming laptop. Works perfectly right out of the box - just plug and play. My laptop is already REALLY quiet, but this thing flies under the radar even more. I like the blue LED and the fan speed settings, and the cooling quality is good. The only thing that it lacks is an on/off switch, which is no big deal since I leave my laptop running overnight most of the time anyways. Overall great buy!
I have had this ram for about 2 years now. Its pretty reliable and works great with my core 2 duo machine. I havnt had any problems with it.
I've had stereo components for over 15 years, really good ones, too. But I don't have a whole lot of time to spend cleaning cords anymore, plus I live in an apartment. I can't really turn my stereo way up in an apartment. Well, I *could* if I was a big ol' jerk, but I really try not to be...I was buying a new TV and picked this up on the spur of the moment. I got it for $89, I figured I couldn't go wrong. I didn't know how right it was going to be. I put a 20 year old tape (Purple Rain!) in the cassette player and it sounded better than it did in my old TEAC dual cassette deck. I put a couple of classical CDs on, and I thought the sound was wonderful. I have a recording of Barry Tuckwell playing some Czerny pieces, and both the horn and piano parts sounded crystal clear. So far, I can't find anything wrong with it, I even get better reception with the radio than I did with my JVC receiver.I haven't tried the clock portion, but I didn't even care about the clock when I bought it.I think this is a handy solution for a person who wants to save space and simplify, AND have high quality sound on the stereo.
I primarily bought this for my three year old daughter ( a Dora fan!). Basically i had price in mind when i bought this one since i knew its going to be used roughly (how right i was!). So far so good... IN a nutshell its a cheap (price wise) portable dvd player that is serving its purpose to play dvds.The battery life is good; can play two dvds back to back (may be once the battery ages play time would go down). One nice thing is the accessories are included in the price (best of all car charger; recently took a trip down to NJ, the car charger came in handy), have not tried the included headphones as of yet so no comments there. Audio volume is okay, was okay during our trip and did not have problems per se.Addendum: May 06: Still doing good. No problems whatsoever; still being handled roughly but this little thinig is hanging in there. I still think its a good buy (low price or not).Actually i am going to order two more as a gift for some of my family members.
It's always a good idea to have a UV filter, even if you don't feel UV is a problem. At the least, the filter provides protection for that much more expensive chunk of glass right behind it. I purchased the Tiffen to go on the kit lens of my Sony A77 and have not noticed any off-coloration or loss of contrast. I have no problem buying more from Tiffen.
I've tried out quite a few portable speakers for my Sansa e270 player in the last week or so to see what sounded the best & these Philips do a far better job than any of the others. Amazing sound for a portable speaker. The bass boost really makes them knock the socks off of many other "tinny" sounding brands including Sony. The 4 watts for the system makes for a solid playback.It does take 6 AAA batteries (I'm using rechargables) but still only weighs about 12 oz with them in the speakers. It does say that you can use an ac adpater but I haven't found anywhere to plug one in & have emailed Philips about it with no response yet.They really aren't small enough to fit in a shirt pocket but certainly small enough to travel with or throw in a purse / backpack.The only other set that I've found that comes close - still not quite as good on sound but a bit lighter / a touch more compact - is the Logic3 i-Station Traveller - model IP102 -(yes that's how they spell traveler). These don't carry as much volume or bass as the Philips do but you can use an ac adapter for them & they only take 4 AAA batteries.BIG CON: BAD Philips for falsly stating / advertising that these speakers can be used with an ac adapter! If not for this situation, I would have given these a resounding 5 stars for the price point.
Just got these babies and they are breaking in as I type. I owned a pair of these 20 yrs ago. They were the first things I bought on credit from Sears. Got them home at the tender age of 20 and instantly fell in love with the Brightness and Crisp Bass of these little giants. Had to part with these as I was heading to college and needed the money.. Sniff Sniff!!Fast forward 20 yrs... And after owning several brands from B&W;,Sony,Infinity,Bose, and a whole plethora of speakers I found my beloved 6490's again. I have been looking out the front window all day waiting for Mr Brown. When he showed up I could barley contain my excitement. These speakers still pump out the same amazing sound as my first pair 20 yrs ago. Yamaha was smart by not killing off this model. Im not into the whole surround movement. Had all that 7.1 stuff and I gave it away. I enjoy that 80's stereo sound I grew up listening to. I'm now saving for the NS333's for the rears, and hopefully replace my aging Technic's 25wpc receiver with a Yamaha R-S700BL!!! 2 CH FOR LIFE!!
It seems I can't find out if you can actually play back the fm recordings on the player, as the 1gb version review states you have to connect it to your PC to get them, which is not good at all, If I record from the radio, I want to be able to play it back on the clix! Also is this really easy to download music? Can you download from itunes?? (I already have music and a video purchased through them, I would like to put on this)Thanks for any help!
THIS IS THE COOLEST GPS OUT THERE. TAKE THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE FEATURES BEFORE HEADING OUT ON YOUR JOURNEY.
We had this exact model in our office, and the laser went kaput on us. Rather than buy a new laser for it and pay for a service call, we decided to get a refurbished model because we really like the model, and didn't want to test the waters with any other model. The printer we got was refurbished and just a bit banged up - but it works great and is meeting our needs 100%. No problems with delivery - it arrived quickly and works fine!
I bought this unit sometime back in November of 2007 after many years of using tapes and will not look back. I also used my Palm Zire 72 for audio recording, but the internal mic is not all that sensitive and the files are large. I was discovering that my tape recorders were far superior to the PDA recorder, so I needed a quality digital recording device that could match or beat my tape recorders.Its nice being able to record all that audio, and the quality is so clear. Been using tapes for many years, and have finally been able to retire them. Although I do keep my tape recorders around for compatibility purposes.One of the major pluses to this unit is that its Mac compatible and that there are no cables or third party software required to transfer the audio files. Also a major advantage is the high compression quality of the WMA format.On the downside of the unit.1. The internal speaker is pathetic (my tape recorder's are better).2. There does not seem to be much battery life after the unit's battery icon switches to half full. I have had the thing die on me during a lecture and that was annoying.3. WMA files are not very Mac friendly as one cant open them, edit them, copy them to your iPod or burn CD's without third party software.Besides the problems I mentioned above the unit is great and has been a blessing.
It has been two years since I purchased my RIO carbon, 5MB player. I drop it at least once a week, it spends 25% of the time rolling around in my coat pocket while commuting back/forth to work, the other 75% is spent rolling around in the bottom of my purse. Although it came with a case, it's not really practical. You have to keep taking the whole thing out to change or search for different titles. An improvemnt would be to have an opening which allows you to change your opions easily.Anyway, I dropped it one last time thsi week and the volume button came out and it won't work anymore.I'm buying another one! I see there is a 20GB Rio that has my name all over it!
I have a Panasonic Lumix ZS3, and this case fits it perfectly. Not for putting in your pocket, but a good general case for packing your equipment on a trip, with a big external pocket to put spare batteries, and a small zippered external pocket for extra SDHC cards. Decently padded, belt clip, long strap for putting it around your neck. All for a great price.
This 2.1 megapixel camera is really fantastic. The colors are rich and deep, the camera recycles very quickly between pictures and the built-in USB support makes transferring the images to the PC a snap! I have taken a lot of pictures with this camera since December when I bought it. It travels well, is smaller than a lot of the cameras, the controls are very easy to work and the pictures are unbelievable. I have several pictures taken from the window of an airplane (I travel a lot) and people just cannot believe that these came from a digital. (NY skyline and the Grand Canyon). I don't even miss not having a zoom on this camera. It is a great adjunct to my regular APS camera. You will not be disappointed.
Ordered two of these (separately) but both came as 3ft cables rather than the 10ft listed. Had to go buy another extension to make up the difference. Cables work fine, just expected them to be longer as advertised.
I spent over 3 hours troubleshooting multiple problems with this device. I did the online chat because the phone support was closed. I spoke to 4 or 5 different people from other countries on the phone who simply read troubleshooting guides and told me over and over to reset the device, try again, download the firmware update. I am fairly technically savy and had zero luck with these idiots. I still don't know if my unit is bad or if their design is horrible. It doesn't want to play my Blue-Ray disks, then when it does it starts pixilating like a poor satellite tv signal halfway through. It isn't the disk as my PS3 plays them fine. It will not connect to the internet for firmware or software uploads. My PS3 will on the same cable. They even gave me a line about having my internet provider open up the internet ports (80, 8080, and 343) which was also a lie. Their customer service was useless, even the "tier 2" agents. My cable company tech support actually helped me with their device more than they did. The firmware updates were successful but didn't seem to resolve any of my problems. I am taking this back and getting a Sony!DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!
I have several Linksys wireless adapters, usb, pci, etc that I could never configure with a Linksys wireless cable modem/router. This one worked fine. Go figure. I had to reinstall once when it stopped working by (1) removing software, (2) removing the card, (3) reinstalling software, (4) reinstalling the card. Installing software 1st seems to be an important step.
If you're an audiophile and somewhat of a coneseuir of high quality headphones, you should know that most high-end headphones require a break-in period for the diaphrams to loosen up and provide the best quality sound the headphones can deliver. Why? I'm not entirely sure. No other speakers of tradition design require such. And I say traditional design, because instead of some of the modern speaker cone designs found in computer speaker systems the diaphram in these headphones actually is a "standard-looking" speaker rather than a cheap metal diaphram with limited sound reproduction capability. Pull the ear foam off a cheap pair of headphones and take a look at the spiraled metal diaphram that consists of the "speaker". With Grado headphones, you get get a real speaker in each ear piece.But what I'm saying with regards to the break-in period, allow them to get a thorough breaking in before you judge the headset. Because I, myself, was beginning to question my investment. I was also wondering if I had enough power driving the set. I run them through the external "remote" for my amplified 5.1 speaker set for my PC, which has more power than the standard headphone jack on the PC itself. But as the headset breaks in the sound gets better and better. I'm hearing things in songs that I never knew were there before. Even through the surround speakers themselves.
Not much to say. They're Thinkpad caps! They fit fine. Looks like they are from Lenovo.
Yes, it is small, but packed with the receive and transmit power that delivers clear CB communication. Great manual and easy install. A great value for its cost.
This box is absolutely unbelievable with either an ipod or any other mp3 player. It comes with a cable with which I hooked up my Sony 810i Walkman Phone to play in such an outstanding manner that literally blows away all other mp3 playing one piece systems. Never expected to unleash so much rich sound from my music phone!
For being a simple expansion bay it caused a lot of trouble. I nearly fried my $40 keyboard and it succeeded at frying my motherboard and my graphics card and my wireless card. I have no idea how it fried all of these items but it did and now i have to replace about $200 worth of parts because of a $15 dollar expansion bay. Talk about a way to really mess up your nice relaxing Friday night. I don't know if this was just a faulty one or not but i have know way to find out even if they did replace the part for free I would be afraid to hook it up to a functional PC again.
I bought this for a 2006 Foprd F-150 Lariat, replacing the stock radio with a Pioneer AVH-3200BT and an Axxess remote module. The only problem you will run into is that the Axxess module requires pin 18 and 19 for my truck, but there is no connection pin or wire for pin 19. You can however easily modify the connector by removing the red guard clip then carefully popping the pin barb from and unused wire (pin 7) with a small, sharp pointy tool. The pin will slide out and then you can reinsert it into the number 19 hole. I did this while on the phone with their Tech Support guy and even he was amazed. Don't forget to replace the red clip.I would recommend that Scosche include a wire for pin 19.
My husband bought this for me last May and I can't begin to express how terribly disappointed I am. I own the DVR station and I can never get it to play video on my television or record from the television. I work in IT and I'm pretty savy, but this thing drives me nuts. I've tried component video and S-video and nothing does the trick. I have been successful with audio recordings, but the video recordings have been a nightmare. I've spent way more time frustrated by it than I have enjoyed it.It costs more than it is worth (particularly since it hardly ever works right). And to add insult to injury, Archos charges you extra for everything! I have to buy add-ons if I really want to take advantage of the technology.My advise is to save your money and wait for something better to come along. This Archos is a huge disappointment.
Cheap construction. Extremely bad design changing print cartridges. Every HP product I've ever purchased has been sub-standard. Salesman said this one was soooo good & I bought it against my better judgement. No HPs ever again.
I've had this case for awile. Used to use it as just a wallet. My new Samsung Galaxy Note II fits in perfectly. Nice and stylish protection for my phone.
Wow, I got my hands on this camera yesterday and I already love it.I got it used and in excellent condition from "camerazone" when my D80 died on me last week after six years of service. The image quality so far seems at least as good as my D80, but in a body that feels so robust and sturdy by comparison.Getting used to the menus took some effort, because there are so many more settings than my D80 had, but in no time at all I was ready to create a few test photographs.I'm loving the PC sync port, and I'm looking forward to this camera's debut on a job next week!
If your going for EDO SIMM memory for an older system, this works great!
This is my first DVD player, and I couldn't be happier. The picture quality on our 32" Sony Trinitron monitor is superb, but what really blows me away is the sound. It has onboard Dolby Digital & DTS 5.1 channel decoders, and I have these connected to an A/V Reciever with 5.1 inputs and 5 channels of amplification at 100 watts each. With front and rear speakers, as well as a center speaker, the surround sound is incredible. The unit will also play Super Audio CD's (SACD), and three demo SACD's are included with the player. These not only sound out of this world, but along with the manual allow you to really tweak the system until you have everything just right from an audio standpoint. The onscreen menue allows for lots of customizing - you tell the DVD player the size, placement, and even the distance from the listening area of each speaker, exactly what you have in the system for amplification, the type of TV, and then the unit is optimized for your exact situation. It has all the outputs you could imagine including coaxial and optical digital, component video, line out video, and S-video outputs. I am using the S-video connection to the monitor with excellent results. You can adjust and cusomize both sound and picture to suit your personal taste. It would take the entire manual to give you the complete story on this remarkable piece of equipment, but it is an audio/video geek's dream machine.
I was very disappointed with this product. When I plugged it in to my PC it overloaded the USB power and when I tried to buy a power supply from Targus, I was told that they no longer supplied them and I had to buy one from a third party source at twice the price plus an exorbitant shipping fee. Now it sometimes works and sometime does not. It is the first item that I have bought through Amazon that i have been really disappointed with
My first experience with the FWC577 was not so pleasant. I had to bring it back to the store after a CD was jammed inside. Somehow while the machine attempted to swap CD's, a CD got lodged between two trays. Hesitantly I returned it and got another one to give it the benefit of the doubt. I am glad that I made that choice. The mini system has supurb sound and bass. My only complaint is with the USB PC LINK. I constantly listen to online radio stations. For some odd reason there is a distortion of sound that will last anywhere from a few seconds or until I stop the media player (winamp) and restart it. I figure that that distortion is caused when the mini system can't handle the input. I have tested the PC LINK on a desktop and laptop computer and get the same response. It happens rarely which makes it acceptable but it is nonetheless annoying.Overall the system is great for it's value and I am very pleased. Gamers or not...if you like hard bass and wicked loud music then this is toy that you'll greatly enjoy.
It does what it is meant to do--plays music and stores files. Though sometimes I miss having an LCD screen, it doesn't bother me too much.
I bought this device to record guitar and voice via cakewalk on the Mac. It works superbly and I didn't have any configuration problems. I just downloaded the latest drivers from tascam and fired it up.It has the feel of a road ready device. You won't have to worry about your headphone cable pulling off of your desk.Highly recommended.
We've tried Linux firewall w/ ip-forwarding and all kinds of other stuff, but nothing beats this. You can even make it work for pptp Microsoft vpn protocol with one dmz server for authentication. I am also using this at home or @home cable modem connection so that my kids have access to internet while i am playing Diablo2. For less then $200 bucks u can't get better than this. Easy to configure through your browser. ip-masquerading is easy too...No more Linux's complicated ipchains to contend with, whew....
this remote is perfect for what I want to do, works seamlessly with the xbox and all my other devices.
Very good product for the price. It's been working very well since I bought it 1 month ago. My computer is much cooler now. I like it! :)
I am completely new to home theater but decided to specify and install all my own equipment anyway. I wouldn't consider myself a super-videophile and after a fair bit of research I settled on this screen.It arrived quickly and in good condition. The instructions were pretty clear. There were one or two things that perhaps could have been described better but nothing I couldn't figure out.I put together the frame myself in no time and with little trouble. It did take a second try on the final connection to get the corners just right but this was no big deal.I had my wife help attach the screen itself. To get it easily stretched and fixed in place this is probably best done with two people.Attaching the mounts to the wall and hanging it posed little trouble. All in all it took maybe an hour.Again, I'm not a videophile but I have no complaints whatsoever with the picture quality using an Optoma HD20 projector. DVD's are a little grainy but I don't think that has anything to do with this screen as Blu-rays look absolutely awesome.Easy to put together and install and with good picture qaulity at this price! I would buy this again without thinking twice.
I received this item two days ago and so far, it's great! I find it very easy to use and so far I haven't had any trouble locating a particular food in the memory. Easy to enter new foods also. Exercise log is very helpful, too. Highly recommend this item if you are trying to track your daily calorie intake.
I travel a lot, and I'm getting ready to move overseas, so I was looking for an something that would allow me to stay in contact with my friends and family back in the states. I was interested in something portable--that didn't have to be tied down to a phone line, neither to a laptop. There are several wi-fi phones out there that look great, but they don't have web browsing capabilities, so if I was in an area that had wi-fi, but you had to authenticate in order to use the internet, you were out of luck. The Mylo is great because it does have web browsing capabilities. With that I can always get online, whether I have to authenticate or not. The only thing that the mylo browser cannot do is view flash based web pages, and you cannot download anything...and you can't stream media. But that's not to say that Sony won't have an update sooner or later to fix those things. The PSP at first didn't allow one to view flash, and they've fixed that problem. Sony, please update the firmware!The Mylo comes with Skype, Google talk, and Yahoo messenger already pre-installed. I have used each and they have all worked perfectly--I had crystal clear phone calls with skype. These programs are not fully loaded as their computer based versions. They do have the necessary functions, though. With Skype, you have most of the functions. You can make skype calls, skype-out, and skype-in. Google Talk is strictly text messages..as it Yahoo M. Both the Google T. and Yahoo Messengers have links to your inbox, which is nice. Another nice feature is the "What's up" feature. The What's up feature allows you to view all of your contacts from each of the communications programs at once. You can easily see who's online, and you can customize each of your contact's ID.This product will never take the place of your cell phone, because most of the cell providers already give free long distance, etc. and your cell phone is always in service wherever you travel. The mylo's communications abilities are only available when you are within wireless internet range. This would be a great replacement for your home phone, though...Skype has really great calling plans that local phone companies cannot match.The mylo also has the abilities to play music, view photos, and even play video. Sony knows how to make money, and they give you all of the necessary programs to upload your music and photos, but you have to purchase the video program if you want to watch your favorite videos on your mylo. Thanks Sony.The Mylo does come with 1 Gig of internal memory, with an memory card slot for additional memory. I've been able to put plenty of music and photos alone on the internal memory.The Mylo even has the ability to produce, store, and view text documents. You can transfer your text to and from your Mylo. Nice if you have a to-do list or want to create your own address book...The Mylo is compact enough to fit in your pocket.
What can I say? SanDisk has never disappointed me and this is no exception. It's worked great on my Samsung SCH-i730 since I put it in and I've had no need for anything else let alone any problems with it! Great value too!
I purchased a Canon MP360 Color printer/scanner/copier based on customer reviews. It has so far performed well except for the black ink tank. I type many reports and have found the ink tank entirely too small. My old Canon BJ200 prints far more pages than the BCI-24. In fact if someone knows of another company which sells a compatible BCI-24 tank with more storage, let me know!
Cheap, got to me quick, works wonderfully. The only issue anyone should be careful of is the 6 ft length. For me it is perfect however because I live in a dorm and 6ft from my TV will reach almost anywhere in the room.
This is the second camera like this we have purchased. It is an excellent camera for the price.
Great buy for wayy cheaper than regular best buy prices of HDMI cables. It was so worth it to buy.
I bought this for my brother-in-law for Christmas. He told me that it has been working very well! He drives an older car, and this was a great product for him at a great price!
Nice DVD Burner, good price, expect to waste a lot of time installing it. I previously had an HP CD Burner in my 800 Mhz box with 256k of RAM,, very clean install - install package choked because I had a previous CD Burner and the install package found it and refused to install the new DVD burner Software (HP Record Now) because it detected the prior installation and tried to remove it (too bad, long since deleted and uninstalled, however it appears the install has detected something in the registry which tells it to find the prior install log and uninstall the prior installation - too bad not there, installation is crippled and can't complete (what a bone-headed piece of softtware, who writes this stuff?)Another 6 hours wasted because big HP Software Company can't get more intelligent coders and testers. :-{RLP
Everything was great. Product was delivered ahead of schedule and I am very pleased. I wanted the sony brand and could not find them at any of our local stores. Finding these here was great and everything was great, thanks.
So I did some research before wasting money on these cables and come to find it, it was well worth it to me. I read a lot about switching the red and yellow cable around, so I didn't panic when they didn't work the correct way. So listen, if you can find it within yourself to switch the cable around instead of complaining about it then this is a great buy and does it's job correctly. It was probably a bulk manufacturing mishap thus why these are one of the cheapest cables you can buy. I use them to connect my in dash dvd player to another indash receiver through the aux port. For those curious the FLOW of the RCA's work both ways. Meaning you can use them as a video in or video out, depending on your device. I know this because it also works great for my Samsung Captivate to play movies on my TV.That being said, to sway you one way or another, I would buy them. I mean really it's less then $4 risk we are talking here. I lose that amount in change over a week so ya. Go for it and you will see that they do the job intended.
I like this model, the colors, the alarm clock, Palm OS 4, .... I had had a V &amp; IIIc , my son has a palm 100, so, if you want to have the best pda , buy a M505. But remember, people that use a PALM must learn to write again. By the way, I hate Pocket PC PDAs.
I've always used 'after market' cables (analog & digital interlinks as well as speaker cables) in my systems and thought it was time to try something other then the 'in the box' power cord on my Yamaha THX receiver. I hooked up this real Monster and yes it's a BIG heavy cable and I needed to rewire my rack to get this python sized cable plugged into my Monster Power Center and with the very first track I played from Flim & the BB's release 'This Is A Recording' (I know this CD like the back of my hand) I was amazed with the improvement of my B&W; DM640 speakers! They have always been great speakers but the entire soundstage just opened up: bass was tighter, midrange was cleaner & the treble had more air & breath.To prove and confirm what my ears were hearing I asked my wife to listen to some of her favorite songs and didn't tell her of my new 'tweak' and she started looking around to see where the 'new' piece of gear was! She & I are hearing things in the mix that we hadn't heard before (but it's on the disc). I've made alot of changes/tweaks with my main system over the years and this was not only one of the best but also one of the cheapest overall. :)It also has made watching HDTV, DVD & Blu-ray's that much more enjoyable. Bottom line...if you have an A/V receiver, amp, pre/pro, anything with a detachable IEC power cable this is great investment to the overall sound of any A/V system!
I had button pop off my old keyboard...and the new one installed in minutes and was up and working again. Very easy for do it yourself.
I had this thing for about a month and it hasn't let me down yet. At first it was a bit stiff but after tweaking it, the arm started working like a charm. I would recommend this product to anybody!
I also had the model before the M85V and got great reception. This new model gets terrible reception. I still have my old model and put the old one next to the new one and it was like night and day with the reception. Don't waste your money on this model!!
Top-rated memory at a good price. Very easy to install by following instructions included--up and running within 10 minutes.
The range finder is an excellent size and does what it says it does.Ideal for a hunter and golfer. The price was excellent compare to other products that probably don't do any more.
For the price, I cannot complain a huge amount. It does what it is suppose to. My biggest complaint are the USB connections. The first one I received did not fit in the drive w/o bending it into place. Then it continued to fall out at times that were very annoying...The new one does not fit snug into my laptop. (I have never had the problem with other components). Would I buy it again? Probably...
The product I bought is excellent. However, I did have a bad experience with this purchase. I used my debit card to pay for the item. The next morning the Card Company security called and informed me that unusual activity had taken place. Someone had made unauthorized purchases using my card number. It took a while to get the situation corrected. I had not used the card for several weeks prior to the Amazon.com purchase. I strongly suspect that my card number was stolen during or after this transaction. I had to cancel my debit card and get another with a different number.
It does work but there is a clicking sound from the deck and the quality is poor. There are some $2 adapters out there that are comparable to this and this came with a bunch of accessories I didn't need, so the adapter itself is even cheaper quality than the other $10 ones. Not what I thought I was getting.Look elsewhere.
I was a little leery to use this, not wanting to damage my camera or loose my photos. But my boyfriend and I had so much fun taking photos while snorkeling, we basically took turns but never went without it. Also, I felt my camera was protected taking it on boats and to the lake, even if it didn't go in the water. Great shots! Occasionally the lens did fog up, even though I was in very warm water--I imagine this would be worse in cold water. This can be solved by letting the camera cool off, although it does come with an anti-fog liquid. No leaks, and comes with a strap that can be tightened to stay on even while swimming. Buy this if you are taking an ocean vacation!
I live in a second story apartment with only a small balcony and I did not want a big ugly antenna mucking up what small outdoor space I have. I was so pleased with the neat small appearance of this little antenna and it has a great range for my area. I receive all 14 of the available digital stations using it with an RCA DTA800 Converter Box. I did try the Tivax Brand and the Apex Brand Converter boxes as well and was only able to pick up half the channels with a grainy picture and a slight hissing noise. The converter boxes make all the difference. RCA Brand is crystal clear with big easy buttons on the remote that controls both the tv and the converter box. The other two brands required that I use the tv remote to control the power on/off as well as the converter box remore. The antenna is great.
I am not as pleased with this product as I thought I would be. Although the lifter does lift the receiver, when I click the headset to answer, it always has a dial tone. Which defeats my purpose for purchase. I expected the lifter to open the line of the incoming call. I have 6 numbers on my phone and I stll have to physically depress the call-in line to answer it.
I bought these speakers for my wife's computer. They look great and sound even better. She has zero problems with the speakers and enjoys the quality of the sound. The built in headphone jack is extremely handy for her and is a very nice feature.Great deal for the size and price!
My old one served 7 years. It was time to replace. The old one was less rigid, probably a different material. Over than that I am glad with the purchase.
These cables are MUCH cheaper then the horribly overpriced Monster cables and they work just fine. My PS3 looks great using these HDMI cables to my Panasonic 42" Plasma TV.
I won't go on and on about this camera, you can read all of the other glowing reviews like I did, but I really love this camera. It is sooo easy to use, almost straight out of the box and the price from Amazon can not be beat.
This is a great product that I put straight to use.I got a couple of utility lamps at Home Depot for about $6 I think and put a 200W bulbs in them and put it on the side of the cube. The lighting is pretty even with very little shadows. I might add one more later though.It's a little hard to open/close I think. It would also have been nice if they had provided a video like other do (I think EZCube does it). The front flaps are also a little hard to keep open with the velcro.However, I generally like Photoflex products. I especially like their Lighting Lessons on their website. Very good and is the main reason why I buy Photoflex products, in addition to their great quality.OK, this part is an update. The product was 'pretty good', but I ended up returning it since I think I found a better product with the "ImageMaker Light Tent Kit" from Smith Victor. For $20 more you get two great lamps with temp corrected bulbs. The tent also collapses to a smaller package than Photoflex. For the small price difference, it's worth it. It was shipped from Adorama (had a Amazon gift card I had to use), and they were great as usual.
Do not buy this ipod dock, The display is too bright. You cannot dim the diplay soft enough to sleep. The dimmer has two settings, too bright and even brighter. I had to unplug the thing. It has a sleep timer and alarm, but who cares. You cannot sleep. You ( really ) can do hand puppets. Then sound is very good.
Easy to use and takes great pictures. You can edit on the printer or use a PC and the included HP Image Zone software for more advanced editing. Camera has all the features a casual user would need plus a few I'll probably never use. Printer produces excellent quality 4 x 6 prints. Printer is small enough to take on trips so you can have prints immediately. Can also show pictures and videos on a TV.Wrist strap was missing from the box but HP had one delivered 3 days after I called Customer Support. I'd give this 5 stars were it not for battery problems. The rechargeable NiMH 'AA' batteries included will not hold a charge. They're rated for 150 shots but discharge within a day. I'm going to replace them with non-rechargeable lithium batteries, which are rated for 300 shots.Overall an excellent camera and printer. I recommended it for anyone wanting a digital "point & shoot" camera.
I do NoT own This... Im sure its good...But, One advantage of the TV tunners that go in your computer and USE your computer To display The TV or whatever On the Computer screen, Is that YOU CAN RECORD VIDEO FILES or take pics of the TV on your computer. Thats one thing I'd want in a TV tunner.
(***UPDATE: A year later and it is still working. Other reviewers state that this is not the case for them, and I'm sorry that is so. It really is a great little DVD player.)I had a DVD player that wouldn't play burned DVDs, nor would it play mp3s, so I bought this after reading the rave reviews.This unit works so well (and fast!) that I want to buy one for each member of my family. No other unit works as well as this one for under $100.>>>> Something other than what all the other reviewers are saying:- Plays my Verbatim DVD-R 8x, Memorex CD-R 52x, Maxell CD-R 40x discs, Princo, TYuden and a no-name brand DVD-R (all white with a small white star at spindle.) Note: The discs I have were burned on Sony DRU-530A and DRU-810 burners with MANY hours on them.- Remote must be pointed AT the unit in order for it to "see it." Pro: keeps interference with other Philips unit to a minimum. Con: you have to point it at the unit, so if you are used to the really sensitive / receptive remotes this might bug you.- Loads DVDs and CDs quite fast (compared to my JVC, Toshiba and no-name brand.)- It would be nice of Philips to have a screen saver for when you play mp3s. Menu may burn into TV / monitor if you don't turn off the TV.- They did, however, design the "Philips DVD" idle screen (for when the mp3s are not playing) so that it doesn't burn into your TV / monitor.- Being a single disc unit, this thing goes from "OFF" to playing a DVD in under 20 seconds. Nice for those of us that have carousel DVD/CD players, which take years to turn on and open.- (other than having to point the remote virtually AT the unit) the response time for the command is pretty fast. I didn't notice any lag time.- Buttons (on the unit and the remote) feel sturdy and should last the life of the player.- Thankfully, the front panel doesn't light up like a Christmas tree - a player for those of us that don't care to read by the glow of a bunch of unnecessary lights and indicators on the unit, but would rather just have it play the disc.- Great diagrams / drawings in the manual. Anyone could hook it up according to the pictures and easy to follow instructions.- mp3s load in a respectable amount of time. Not lightening quick, but doesn't take all day either. It's just right.- Comes with one remote, two batteries, one set of RCA cables, and is packed in a non-Styrofoam box. The box is built to be shipped, and is a better design than others I have come across. What I'm saying is, the box has some room designed into it for getting crushed during shipping; whereas the Styrofoam-type boxes usually just transfer the damage to the unit. In short: good shipping box for those worried about a piece of electronics getting shipped.- The instructions are in English, French and Spanish
I bought two of these routers about a year ago to be used in two different locations. Both of them worked terribly.In location A, connecting four wireless computers, one wired computer, as well as various other devices that would connect from time-to-time, the connection speed was terrible. Watching videos online, for example, would allow about thirty seconds of the video to load, and then never continue loading. In addition, there would be random disconnects that could only be solved by disconnecting the power supply. How long it worked after that was a gamble. Sometimes it would be a few days, other times it would be disconnected again by the time I sat down from restarting the router.In location B, it was slightly better, but would randomly not assign an IP address to the computer. The connection speed was very slow, also, just in in the first location.
A good quality brand-name cable. This 5-footer is a great multi-purpose cable for going between adjacent gear. It's the right length for staying within a cable guide if the gear and its switch port are in the same half of the rack.Unlike generic cables, the snagless design doesn't annoy. While all snagless designs feature something to cover the clip so it doesn't catch or break when pulled through obstacles such as other cables, many cheaper designs have a solid "boot" over the clip that is difficult to press down to release the cable, and near impossible to release on something like a densely packed switch with two rows of closely spaced cables (I've had to use pliers). The Cables-to-Go design releases easily, even on "tight" ports.Item arrived in cables-to-go packaging (ziplock).Color coding is a handy way to differentiate between cable lengths at a glance, or to devote certain cabling for certain features-- eg, our OOB cables are all one color, while shielded cables are another. Unfortunately there does seem to be unexpected price variation on Amazon between cables that are identical except for color.Cat6 is inexpensive enough now that there's no reason to buy older specifications, and it's future-proof enough to be useful for years to come. Recommended.
Bought it for my son when he goes hiking with his friends. He says the useful distance not nearly what they claim. About half to two thirds the distance they can rely on. So it works, just cut the useful reliable distance in only about 1/2 to 2/3 of what is claimed on the package and web site.
I was really disappointed with these expensive earphones. The reviews I read were pretty encouraging, but my own experience with these is overall pretty poor. Perhaps it's my player, but other phones sound great. I tried to modify the acoustic settings, but could not produce any bass. They sound tin-y and thin, and while the higher notes are the about best sound for any headset I've used, there is no low end- I eally like a strong bass, and these don't give it (at all).
I paired this screen with a BenQ W6000 projector in a room that gets a nice amount of ambient light.First, the screen looks beautiful and impressive. The black velvet wrap adds an element of prestige.Second, the screen does a fantastic job of filtering ambient light coming in from the sides. With the combination of this screen and the W6000, I get a very watchable picture during theday with ambient light pouring in, and I get a superb picture at night. And, I dont have to turn off every light in the house to watch it, which makes it amazing for watching sports with a group.All in all, best bang for the buck out there.
This is a very good printer for the small price. What I hate most is the refill catridges often cost more than the printer itself. When are machine builders becoming more reasonable and sensible to consumer needs. Yes, refills are neccessary but its more like gauging the customer than providing a reputable machine. For instance, the Konica/Minolta Pagepro is $99 with a $50 rebate. The catridge is $74 plus tax. What's wrong with this picture. How can a refill catridge costs more than the machine. In this case, the Samsung printer is identical. $105 for the printer with a $50 rebate but the refill catridge is $70 plus. Ouch.
This tiny, light and easy to use camera is a perfect choice for those who aren't professionals, but in some cases even for those... the Super macro mode, which lets it take pictures from 2 cm away, is awsome, and you can't find this on no other camera inn it's price category...It takes great crispy pictures and it has a super-powered flash light.. Except it doesn't record sounds...it's the perfect camera.
Scott Kelby ("The Digital Photography Book") recommends a cable release used in conjunction with a tripod in order to get sharper photos. A cable release is also a must for taking pictures of fireworks so you can time the shutter correctly while watching the sky instead of the viewfinder.I didn't want to spend $50 on the Canon RS-80N3, especially since it wouldn't work for my Rebel XTi. This release cable is half the cost, and works great. Might be nice to have the model with the longer cable in order to take some candid shots of birds, etc.
This is so cool for hooking up my MP3 player or IPOD touch pad to the stereo. When I don't feel like usingear buds and I wanna hear the music from the stereo. Cheap too!
I have to admit I became incredibly OCD after I had the horrible experience of losing lots of work when my computer and flashdrive both died. I have tried Transcend, Kingston, corsair etc and Imation is by far the best. The usb tip is well protected and easy to move in and out of its cover which is attached (i.e. you can't lose it!). Also, it is by far the fastest at data transfer. Even the smaller sizes take a fraction of the time of the other brands (it even compares with my Iomega external hard drive with 500GB-yes I already told you I am OCD and not going to lose my work again!). Hope this helps and no matter the MB or GB they are all quick!
I bought this case to use with my Canon PowerShot SD1100IS. It's a perfect fit. (But no room for accessories.) The color is a darker grey than I expected but it looks very nice. The camera strap fits right through the hole on the top. The case is high quality and just what I was looking for.
I bought a few packages of these high capacity, rechargeable batteries about 7 months ago and I'm very happy with them. I have 7 children who have multiple video games, mp3 players, speakers, cameras, remotes, and all sorts of battery-eating devices. These particular rechargeables are performing well - none of them was DOA and all of them continue to hold a charge. They last a long time on a charge and are less expensive than better known brands you find at Target and WalMart.Here's a hint - set up a charging station that has a charger, a box labeled for depleted batteries and a box labeled for charged batteries. Then buy some bulk rechargeables in various sizes and charge them all. Show everyone in the house your set-up and instruct them that whenever they come for fresh batteries, they must bring the exhausted ones and put them in the charger. They may not always do it but every bit of help is appreciated in my house!
This product is grossly misrepresented as ceramic toner; it has nothing to do with ceramic printing. It has some ceramic pellets, supposedly good for cleaning the drum, is all. If you really want it--look around; out there for under $20. Kyoceracontact was unreponsive to enuiry as to what was ceramic about this toner.
It's not the products fault, it's my fault. I was so caught up in the moment of purchasing my first Ipod, I took it for granted it was stereo. FM Transmitter hits a Double, my new Ipod (80 gigs) hits a Grand Slam. Thanks Amazon.
If you are like me and need some extra level of customization for your kata bag this is the proper tool for the job. Just make an outline before you start cutting stuff because this is a one way road. The inner foam provides a nice cushion to your lenses and cameras and even though is flexible still sturdy enough to keep its shape.Highly recommended for Kata Bags owners
Sound was fine while it worked. Used it during my subway commutes. Better off sticking to a better brand though.
My wife dropped our Nikon slr in its carrying case, which offered some protection, on a concrete floor and shattered this protective lens, but the protective lens saved the Tamron 18-200 lens that was on the camera. The Tamron is still going strong, and I replaced the protective lens. Well worth the price for this Tiffen filter. Don't be without one.
These cables are fine...not the top of line...but will do the job and are very reasonalby priced. I've seen them recommended by some major music software companies on their blogs and support boards. The company has great service. I was originally sent the wrong cable. It was a small item so I didn't really make any deal out it. The company contacted me and said it had to do right by me and insisted that they send me a new cable asap. There aren't a lot of companies like that anymore. That means something.
The unit works well so far and was very intuitive to operate. Only disappointment is that it does not indicate traveling speed.
I needed a new CD Walkman, so immediately looked to Sony. The construction and features of this model are nicely designed and well thought out. I really like the backlit display, but don't care much for the junk headphones supplied.Now for the bad.....First, the silkscreening of the words above the buttons is all crooked (the display model did not exhibit this problem). I'm disappointed Sony let this slip by in the factory.As far as the sound is concerned, I can't imagine a CD player sounding any worse (thought I'm sure some of the $29 players are worse.....cringe). I compared the sound of the D-EJ815 to my old Sony D-777, and the 777 wins hands down. The D-EJ815 bass response is muddy and weak, the midrange sounds very compressed, and to judge the overall sound I'd say its about the same as a cassette walkman with an average quality recorded tape. Keep in mind that you will likely not notice a problem if you listen through the junky headphones supplied, but for those people who will spend $100+ on headphones, or choose to connect this CD player to a stereo system, forget it....move on...this one is not for you.Worse is the fact that I listened to the higher end D-EJ915 in the store, using my headphones, and noticed it also sounds relatively poor compared to my D-777. Must be either the G-Protection memory causing the compressed sound, or the cheapy laser pickup unit in these newer players. Its clear that Sony is cutting costs.Have not had a chance to listen to a D-EJ01, since no one in Miami has it in stock. I'm not convinced this will sound any better, I'm thinking that the extra cost for this unit will be absorbed in the front loading mechanism and the metal body. Doubt Sony focused on better sound quality.What am I to do?? Maybe Panasonic??
This is a great product to use when you are talking on the phone and need your hand free to do other things. The sound quality is very good. The headband is adjustable for comfort.
I really enjoy my AVR-1905. However, after less than 1.5 years I lost the left channel on the analogue audio. My attempts to contact Denon USA customer service were completely frustrating: long--we're talking about 25-30 minutes--periods on hold, then, once getting someone to pick up--if anyone picked up at all, that person either could not speak discernable English or simply had no technical expertise at all and could not answer the questions.Such truly lamentable customer service will make me think twice about buying another Denon product.
Before you do anything else ..... read the bottom of page 4 of the User Guide .... this description will tell you how to reset the box to the factory settings .... do NOT assume that the box is set to these, my brand new unit WAS NOT !1. Hold the reset button (with one hand)2. Plug in the power (with your other hand)3. Now this is the important part .... CONTINUE to hold the button for at least 10 seconds ....4. Now the box is set to default IP 192.168.1.104 on my box, DHCP, gateway of 192.168.1.1, mask of 255.255.255.0.You should unplug and re-plug in (power cycle) your WPS11 to ensure that it is now set to the default values.Symptoms of issue for me included:1. The Linksys Print Server Driver and Print Server Admin software could not "see" the box.2. I could not "ping" the box prior to this reset procedure.3. The BEFW11S4 router that I was using could not "see" the WPS11, even with a CAT5 cable attached.Why does Linksys send out a brand new device without it being set to the defaults (as indicated in all of their documentation) ... I cannot tell you (it's a secret). Perhaps they want everyone out there to call their support line, so they can have someone to talk to ..... otherwise, their products work so well that they would never get any phone calls (kinda like the Maytag repairman :>)RegardsMark "Doc" Dochtermann
I have had many scanners over the years, and for a portable, this Plustek is a great surprise!
I have a drawer full of sub one hundred dollar headphones. My newest. Grado SR60s. Pure clean sound for seventy bucks. But could be louder.I researched headphone amps, I wanted the Grado amp, but I think my wife would kill me.So after reading the reviews on this Boostaroo. I figured I go to Radio Shack this evening and pick one up.I've only tried it with my Grados and a cheap pair of Sennheiser 201s.It worked as promised. The volume of both set of cans was boosted. The Grados sound good, the sennheisers have some distortion. But what do you expect from Twenty dollar headphones.I'll try it with my AKGs, upmarket Sennheisers, the Koss and the various other cans in the forty to one hunderd dollars range in my desk drawer, and let you know how they are.
We bought our daughter a new Canon camera for her birthday. This case does more than just look good. It holds the camera securely, has a spot for the card and a larger pocket if you have a card holder or card reader. Nice case.
I used this in my car radio/CD player and it worked very well. I wish I had got one sooner. It works as it was described. Good product.
Don't bother with the fancier models of the Panasonic headsets. This bare-bones model has all you need. So it doesn't have volume adjustment or a mute button. Who cares? Your phone should already have those features. Besides, that redundancy would weigh down the entire unit. Also, this headset is very inexpensive to own, so those unnecessary features would drive up the price, which would not be a good thing.If you own a Panasonic cordless phone, this headset works best with these phones. I own many Plantronics-brand headsets, which are excellent on my cell phone, but horrible on my Panasonic cordless phone. Callers constantly complain that I sound very far away. But then I bought this Panasonic-brand headset and callers hear me very clearly. Ordinarily, I'd be annoyed at having had to buy an additional headset for my Panasonic phone, but it was so cheap that I really don't mind. Now I've got an extra headset that I can use in my car! An added bonus is that this Panasonic also works really well with my cell phone, so if I had to choose one, I'd ditch my more more expensive Plantronics headset since that only works well on the cell. But, it's important to note that the Panasonic headset is not that portable so I'm not throwing away anything just yet.
What I like about the bag: it is light when empty (most roller bag's I've tried before are heavy even when empty), it looks and feels great (I got the dark brown color), handle works easily (and can store/zip away when not using, like when need to bring up steps), and has a nice shoulder strap that clips on and off (I fold and keep zipped in the back compartment, and only use when not using the telescope handle). Has just enough pockets for laptop (including protective pocket big enough for my 15 inch Mac book pro), files for work, and pockets to store my phone, badge, pager, pen/highlighter), and zip pocket for things like wallet.The only annoying thing: when my laptop is in the bag, the bag is unbalanced and tends to fall over on the front...everything stays safe inside, just annoying that it will fall over....but maybe because it is a light bag otherwise, which I appreciate.Bag came well packaged, safe, fast, no issues with packaging.
These cords work well. I need some length on my video cords for karaoke monitors and bar T.V.'s. These seem to work well and do the job.
every home should have a radio with fresh batteries and a back up "crank generator". this is a good product at a reasonable price.
My order came in an almost diassembled box. The paper packages were torn, though no dammage was done to the paper as far as I can tell. I was under the impression that this was a professional company, I was disappointed by the results.
Considering the battery hog that my laptop is, this battery is holding up great, and I do recommend it to others.
Original replacement cartridge fits perfectly. Prints first time. Lower cost than in stores I had shopped. I'd recommend it over refill or replacement of printer.
I looked at almost all the mid sized, flat panel TV's from &quot;High End&quot; places to Best Buy and the Sharpe 37&quot; LCD had the best, most consistent picture. The prices varied from $5500.00 in a retail store to $3700.00 on the Internet. I had several reasons for choosing LCD over Plasma. 1) Plasma displays have considerably bigger pixels (even on smaller screen sizes) than LCD making it harder to watch at close distances. 2) Plasma's have the problem of not being able to re-produce &quot;negative black&quot; (-7.5ire). The result is that even an extremely clean live video feed has a kind of &quot;haze&quot; over the picture that simply can't be adjusted out without compromising sharpness, brightness and color intensity. It's just the electronic nature of Plasma. It's especially annoying when watching HDTV movies or broadcasts where clarity and sharpness are so important. After all that's what your paying for, right? LCD screens however are capable of reproducing negative black quite nicely so consequently don't have the &quot;washed&quot; look of plasmas. Plasmas are fine from a distance of say 15' or more but my viewing distance is only about 9 ft so the choice of the Sharpe 37&quot; LCD was clear in that regard.
The MP3 player itself was great, it gets 5 stars. The earphones that come with it were extremely uncomfortable for my 11 yr old son whom I purchased the NANO PLUS for. I replaced them with Marshallow earplugs from Walmart that a friend suggested as very comfortable. They were. They're made by JVC, I think, or SONY. If you are somewhat electronically savvy you will figure out how to use this MP3 player, but the directions it comes with are pretty much non-existent and the website directions do not apply specifically to this product but to the CREATIVE products which are newer. I think the player was well worth the price. I'm having fun loading CD's onto it. I also tried to use it as a voice recorder, and that works great too.
Center Spot filters are the perfect solution to the problem of background composition. Whether Surrounding area should be of the same color as the subject or of a contrasting color is a matter of personal taste. When the light source is behind the photographer, the center spot filter appears dense. With backlighting, particularly if the light strikes the filter directly, a soft. And glowing effect is produced. The size of the central area also depends on the groove into which the filter is inserted. Filters 060-068 are recommended for focal lengths between 50 and 250 mm, 070-078 for focal lengths between 20 and 40mm.
Sometimes you get what you pay for... and in this case, since the price tag is a tad steep, you get a great quality product. I have heard problems of the speakers blowing out but have yet to experience that myself. Another annoying factor is the lack of remote control, so you always have to manually adjust volume or the next track yourself. However, the sound quality really beats most of the other portable speakers out there esp the mid ranges. Hopefully, you'll get it cheaper than what I got it for at amazon...
I helped a relative pick out a TV (this one), and aftersetting it up for them, I liked it so much I bought onethe next day. Both are working fine after almost a year.We did have to return their first TV, the same day, beforeeven trying it because although there was no box damage,there was a dent in TV case. Somehow, missed duringinspection. Even exchange, and although it was aninconvenience, the 2nd model works great (as does mine).
On day in August my eight year old Panasonic Hi Fi VCR died. I was going to get a new HiFi VCR but they were about $80. I had an original Toshiba DVD which worked fine, but I wanted to shrink down the space for components.This unit is all in one. I hooked it up in ten minutes to the TV, Digital Cable Box and Receiver. What is nice is that you can watch TV, DVD or VCR throught the RF output (LESS HASSEL). When you watch a feature film you can route it throught the receiver and Component Video in on the TV for clearer picture and great sound.The unit is very quiet (even rewinding tapes). It doesnt whistle playing DVDs and I tried an MP3 CDR of 10 hours of Jimmy Buffett Music (through the TV Speakers or Receiver). It is great with onscreen display.If you are worried about the price don't be. The next step up offers a few more features but not worth the extra $20 unless you need it.
Summary:Poor quality combined with even worse support. My Archos stopped holding a charge with about 3 months left on the warranty. I emailed. Then I phoned their tech support. Then I emailed again. 6 months latter they finally returned my messages. They refused to repair the device under warranty. They wanted to charge me $65 to repair the device. No way am I going to send it to them. I would probably never see it again. I am going to try and fix the unit myself.Take my advice: spend your money elsewhere! Might I suggest a Dell(support) or Apple(features). I know the Archos can do video, but don't fall into the trap that myself and so many other have--I've run across a large number of them in forums and websites.WARNING--IF YOU BUY THIS DEVICE DO SO KNOWING THAT YOU WILL GET NO TECH SUPPORT OR WARRANTY SERVICE!
I love being organized and this helps me so much! We put our movies online and then printed them off for a easy library. We know what we have now and easy access to our movies!
Here is why the iPod is so great:1 - It stores 100s of CDs (depending on model, but even the smallest one is enough)2 - It _just works_. This is something that no other player does. my wife figured it out in 5 minutes, with no manual and without asking any questions. It's an amazing breaktrough in usability.I have had an iPod since November 2001, when they first came out. I used it almost every single day, and it is, in fact, my stereo. I have had the battery replaced within warranty (within a year, actually) and the new battery has not had any problems since.I am still using my 5G original iPod from way back when. I also purchased a brand new mini for my wife and it's just delicious - it simply works.this is one of the three things i will take with me to a deserted island - next to the power adapter and the solar panel...
Check this site to see if it is compatible:http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1263&question;=DP-300U%20/%20DP-311U%20/%20DP-301U%20/%20DI-704UP%20/%20DI-824VUP%20/%20DP-311U_revB
My husband loves it. He has a amazing collection of cd and he has put most of his cd on the ipod and he still has space.
One of the best audio products I have ever bought for the price. They fold up so nicely, and sound great! Worth every penny.
I've had this unit for close to a year now. Still works like a champ. I've extended the amount of time between replacing my rechargeable by a factor of 4. The Eveready charger I had been using was letting my NiMh batteries get too hot. Consequently, they failed way before they should have. I was able to revive a couple of them by using the condition cycle on the Maha, but the others were destroyed by the heat. I haven't had that problem with this unit at all. It has a fast charge, slow charge and condition cycle. I only use the fast cycle if I'm in a hurry. Otherwise I use the slow charge (Best for NiMh. Fast is better for Nicad.) and periodically condition them.The only quibble I have is the icons on the screen are small and kind of hard to see with my eyesight, but any bigger and the charger would have to grow as well. Since I think the chargers a nice size I'm not going to whine about the screen.I've been recommending this unit to anyone I know that has problems with their rechargeable batteries not lasting.
I really like these headsets. They do not hurt my ears and they stay on while running. I also like the fact that I can easily adjust the volume on the headset and I don't have to do it on my Ipod.
This bulk pack arrived quickly and seemed to work well. However, I realized about 1 in 10 DVDs were not working. I'm not sure if it was the new DVD writer or the discs that were at fault.
Gave new life to my old but trusty laptop. Glad I purchsed it instead of giving up on the laptop.
I bought this case on a recommendation that it fits an Averatec 4200 series laptop. It fits like a glove, and the accessory pouch holds my power supply, cordless mouse, a thumb drive and a pair of small headphones (with a bit of stretching, but hey, its neoprene.) My only complaint is the lack of a carrying handle, but it's not really designed to be a case and you can easily tuck the laptop under your arm like a portfolio if you need to take it somewhere without a bigger bad.
I bought this unit a couple of years ago and it worked fine for the first year or so but about 7 months ago it started to have problems and now will not work at all. Anytime I put any disc in there, whether a DVD-R or brand new commercial DVD, it will say "No Disc". I've run the diagnostic test but it says "pass", DVD lens cleaner no longer helps and when I put that in it says "No Disc" as well. Reading all the other bad reviews on here, I won't bother to pay to have it fixed only to have it happen again. I will just cut my $500 loss and will certainly NEVER BUY ANOTHER PRODUCT FROM PHILIPS AGAIN and will advise others not to either.
I have these secured to a concrete wall using screws and anchors (not included). They firmly sat flat against the wall and held up my 20 pound, 100" screen just fine. You have two options, 10 and 14". I used the 10" side because I didn't need the extra clearance. Using the 10" gives it a little bit more stability due to the holes being further apart. They are made of a high quality plastic and appear to be ready for more substantial screens. The photo shows the Da-lite series of mounts and this product is specifically on the bottom left. I would gladly recommend these to anyone who needs to mount a screen. Just make sure to supply your own screws.
This product was mistakenly ordered but the vendor refused to swap it for the correct product because it was outside of the return date.
Well I gave this Idea to someone for Christmas,I got it and I didn't get it put in my truck for a few weeks. I went and bought an amp install kit for this amp. Hooked it all up. It worked pretty good but was not near what I would expect for a 1400watt amp.a day later it just stopped working. I tried fuses checking my wiring and everything. It was the amp. It shorted itself somehow.needless to say i returned it. Got screwed over big time because I payed $65 for it and only got $40 in amazon credit back.think before you buy. Go get a better name one your already spending $70.
This item works well as advertised and has not caused us any problems. It provides peace-of-mind that our electronics won't get fried. The only negative is that it's a bit difficult to get the plugs in sometimes.
I live up on a hill, with a nice view of city lights from about three to fifteen miles away. These binoculars are excellent for this range, although you have to know what you're looking at in order to fully appreciate what you see 15 miles away. And as others have said, A TRIPOD IS MANDATORY, as is a firm surface with which to place it. There is no ZOOM, but anything further than about 25 feet comes into focus well.And at 25X, you are not going to be tempted to spy on your neighbors unless they live right next door. These binoculars give you good terrestrial viewing, but if you want to make out fine details from about a mile or so, you won't get it with this. You'll need 50X or more, but be prepared to pay dearly for that in a pair of binoculars. 25X, at least at this price, is a very good combination, especially considering the wide field of view this provides.
The battery was purchased over an year ago for my old toshiba..i moved on from it but it did do what it is meant to do..extended my portability because my old battery was fried and i wasn't able to surf on the go for more than 10 minutes(with my old one).The new one lasts me a little over 150 minutes when surfing and around 100 minutes when watching a movie..I am not a gamer so i can't tell you anything about that.The original battery was performing better when i bought the laptop but the price i paid(around 72 dollars if i remember correctly,it was over an year ago) it was the best viable choice.The Amazon delivery (free) was great, i got it 3 days later at a US address(5 stars for that).Only 4 stars though because I am pretty demanding and i rarely give 5.It is a good battery that will extend your mobility.
Being an audiophile, I'm extremely picky about sound; and let me tell you, nothing delivers cleaner sound than this little box for the price. Even high end audio magazines give Tivoli praise, and it is deserved. The sound is clean and accurate. I've never wished this unit had bass or treble controls, because it doesn't need them--this is a perfectly tuned little speaker. If you're looking for huge bass, you won't get it, but you get accurate bass and treble; so accurate, that even at its diminutive size, it exploits bad quality recordings, like low bit rate mp3s. Yes, it's mono, but when you have a micro sized portable system with stereo, it really doesn't matter, you can't get the separation you want. I'd rather have one really good speaker than two average speakers.If you're into massive bass for hip hop and such, this may not be for you, but if you're into accurate sound that's pleasing to the ear, there is no better small speaker portable.
Got my product right away, they work great, haven't experienced any problems with them. Quality packaging and great service! Thank you!
About a month ago, I started looking for a high-capacity mp3 player. After a week or so, it became apparent there were very few options that would handle what I wanted. First off, I needed something that could hold my entire music collection (~ 8 Gigs). Second, I wanted something relatively small that I could put in my pocket and bring with me almost anywhere. And finally, I wanted something with a built in battery so that I didnt have to be buying a pack of AA's every week...After reading hundreds of reviews by online sites and regular consumers, I finally decided upon the iPod. Despite a lot of negitave feedback I heard (low battery life, expensive, easy to break, etc...).I couldnt have been more happy with my decision. My iPod is like a child to me; I tuck it into bed, wake it up in the morning, make it pancakes, clean it, and play with it. Having my entire music collection in my pocket is amazing. And I also ended up picking up the iTrip (which i highly recommend), so i can listen to my iPod on any radio within a 10 foot radius.As for the negative comments:price ~ yea, it is a little expensive, but your really paying for one of the best products out on the market right now. And it really is beatifully crafted too, its like a piece of art.durability ~ i wouldnt say its any more fragile than a cell phone; just be careful with it and you'll be fine.battery life ~ i get very close to 8 hours just listening to mine through my headphones. And i get about 4 hours while using the iTrip (about 3 hours more than what the guy at the apple store told me). Not too bad at all.Overall, I think this is a wonderful product and if your thinking about getting one, I hope this review helps you make the right decision.
Actually I didn't want to give it even one star. I bought this digital camera (my first) last Sept.,2004 after much checking, prices & features from several sources and I thought I made a good choice. Afterall I had a Minolta Maxxum 7000 35mm and was quite pleased with it. However this DiMage 414 was as bad a choice as I have ever made in my life, including my first wife. I got several AA NiMH rechargeable batteries and chargers which worked well but this camera ate batteries. When I took it somewhere to take shots I had to take several sets of recharged batteries along. I actually purchased slim plastic battery carriers to stuff in the oversized camera bag I was forced to buy to accomadate them,Konica Minolta is too cheap to include a bag or case. Now as of this date I am looking for a replacement camera for this wonderfull Konica Monolta Dimage 414 gem which stopped working completely recently. A lesson learned. To anyone even thinking about buying this camera: Please save yourself money and frustration by NOT buying this camera-buy something else, take it from one who learned the hard way. You don't suppose that when Minolta merged with Konica their products became subpar?
Great product for cold weather! I use it on my iPhone. I bought the longer one for the iPad. It makes it so I don't have to worry about gloves on or off! Also, sometimes for typing it can make it more efficient on the iphone because the tip is perfect for the keyboard. glad I bought it!
Been using a Sony MDR-NC6 headphone for a while, and wasn't satisfied with the sound quality or the fact that it's just foam pressed against the ears rather than a set that surrounds the ear and helps seal out noise. The active noise cancelling on them also seemed to create as much noise as it hid. It did a decent job of hiding background noises, but also made its own little whining sound as well when turned on.These do a much better job of cancelling noise without any noise-making of their own. The sound is great, other than as another reviewer pointed out, the bass. It's not bad, it's better than most that I've used, but not the best. But that is about the only real downside, the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.Comfortable, the ear pieces pivot with some friction, so you can actually set them to a good angle and it will hold that even against some light pressure. The only other downside (but not bad enough to rate losing a star) is the size of the earcups. I They are high enough but I wish there were a little more room front to back. I don't have large ears, but I find the back of the ears is just a little squished under the padding, or else I just "tuck them in".All in all, a great product. Very happy with this purchase.
The unit works as advertised and provides a crystal clear display that is bright and viewable from a wide range of angles. My use of the product is unusual and involved making physical changes to the unit and using it indoors with a power supply purchased separately. I am using the product as part of my multimedia stack that uses a projector. This allows me to use the stack and navifate menues etc. without turning on the projector -- such as I need to do if I just want to listen to music. The product was easy to modify and I had it operating in its transformed state within hours of receiving it.
the transmitter didn't work as advertised, perhaps because the FM stations are pretty full in my area, but nonetheless, it didn't work for me.
I own a 5th generation iPod and bought a Zune last week. Why? Primarily because I am a gadget-freak and I like the idea of a bigger screen and WiFi sharing of songs.The Zune comes in a very nice package and with clear installation instructions. I didn't run into any problems on Windows XP SP2 so I cannot comment on some of the problems other people have encountered.After using it for a week this is how the Zune stacks up against the iPod:iPod has the advantage in:-Size: Zune is slightly longer and thicker than the iPod but it's not that noticable. Slight advantage for iPod.-Software: Zune software is nice and works but iPod's software is more straightforward and easier to use. Yes, even my iPod software occasionally crashes but overall I like it better.-Applications & Games: no games and apps on Zune yet, some nice apps on the iPod but the games on iPod are pathetic. That's what my Nintendo DS is for.-Many more accessories! It took me a while to find a nice case for the Zune but I assume this will get better over time. Still iPod rules the accessory market.-External USB Device: I can use my iPod as a giant "memory stick", the Zune has this function disabled - although there is way to enable that (do a Google search).Zune and iPod are even:-Battery Life: Zune (WiFi turned off) and iPod are about the same, 13 1/2 to 14 hours with screen off.-Interface: I liked Zune's menu structure much better than iPod's but I miss the iPod's great click-wheel. Also interface responds quicker on the Zune.-Sound Quality: listening to music with my Sony headphones I could not hear any difference in sound quality.-Headphones: the included headphones with the iPod and the Zune are equally crappy. The first accessory you buy should be new headphones.Zune has the advantage in:-Screen: ZUNE WINS by a huge margin, screen is bigger and brighter, absolutely stunning!-Materials: iPod's sensitive chrome shell always bugged me and the screen on my iPod is horribly scratched despite a protective case, Zune's black/blue shell looks very nice and it seems to be impervious to finger prints, Zune's screen seems much more scratch resistent too.-Video: Forget the iPod! I converted some DVDs to WM9 and watched them on my Zune, it's a delight! The screen, the landscape mode, the brightness - wonderful. On a high quality setting I was able to fit around 60h of video onto the Zune.-Pictures: again thanks to the screen the Zune beats the iPod. Finally I can show off some baby pictures without people squinting.-WiFi: yeah, I like it. Granted the 3-day/3-play limitation is annoying but I have received a few cool songs so far. Problem is: there aren't too many Zune owners yet.-Radio: HUGE advantage for the Zune. I am at the gym, watching TV and tuning in to the sounds on my Zune. Why Apple hasn't included this yet in the iPod is beyond me.-Song purchase: I love the option of the "all you can eat" for $15/month. Granted most of my music is ripped from CDs but $15 per month for all the music I want is pretty compelling.OVERALL VERDICT: I love my iPod, I LOVE MY ZUNE EVEN MORE. If Microsoft can write some applications and games and improve the Zune PC software they'll have a perfect consumer device.To be fair: if you already have an iPod and have no need for radio and better video capabilities then there is no need to upgrade to a Zune. If you want better video, like the idea of radio and WiFi then the Zune is the way to go. If you are in the market for a new MP3 player in the $250 price range the Zune should be on the top of your shopping research list.Most important: ignore all the fanboy garbage of "Microsoft is evil" and "Apple sucks" and stick with the facts. Reading some of the very loud "reviews" below I can only wonder how many of these writers actually own any of these devices.
I replaced a gaming MX518 for this G7. The g7 is a bit heaver and has a hair less fit on the backside of my palm. repose time for a wireless is amazing. install was less then 3 min. side rubber or grip on the mouse is not as comfortable as the mx518 but i think this new stuff is to prevent ware and tear like my 518 did. all in all i like the mouse its great just not worth 68 dollars to me. I if i had the chance again I would spend 44 dollars on the mx518 again it was a tank of a mouse with a bit nicer fit on the hands.
The Zune is not going to ever kill the iPod. Not as is, certainly. But that does not mean that the Zune is a bad product. Quite to the contrary, the Zune is excellent. You just need to know your way around a computer to fully enjoy it. Microsoft is certainly not known for their user-interfaces now are they? :PWhen comparing the Zune 30 to the new Nano (8 GB version) the Zune comes out on top in every area except battery life (and even that is close).Price- The two players are about the same now, but around Thanksgiving the Zune (Brown) could be found for around 100$.Capacity- 30G beats 8G ANY day of the week. Even if you don't need 30 gigs of space, it's nice to have the option isn't it? However, it is important to note that the Nano is flash based while the Zune has a hard drive inside. That means you shouldn't use it as a hackey sack! But I like to think humans are more intelligent than that.Screen- The Zune has a 3 inch screen. The new Nano has a 2 inch screen. And yet they both sport the same screen resolution. Now which screen do you think it will be easier to watch movies/view images on?Size- The Zune is bigger than the Nano, and that might be important to some people. I like the size because it suppourts that lovely screen.Battery- The Nano lasts 6 hours longer for music playback and 1 hour longer for video playback. However, charging time is the same for both devices.Radio- The Zune gets FM radio reception and even station/song data can be displayed on the screen if the staion suppourts it. The Nano does NOT have a radio.Album art- Album art displays so large and pretty on the Zune screen! I love looking at my art. I can't say how it looks on the Nano because I don't actually own one.Software- The Zune software was recently upgraded, and device firmware was too. When is the last time Apple upgraded an iPod's firmware? (iPhone does not count, that was to stop the haxx0rz). I'm talking about updating the firmware just to make the experience better for the customer. Also the Zune software is prettier than iTunes.Earphones- The packaged earphones are pretty good, but they happen to be too big for my ears and hurt. Obviously this is a personal problem. :PZune D-Pad vs iPod Click wheel- I can use my Zune with gloves on! Yay! Seriously though, I prefer the D-pad to the click wheel, if only because it feels like I have more control over it.Zune Marketplace- Purchase DRM free music using Microsoft points (or real monies if you prefer). Actually own purchased songs! Yay! iTunes music has a DRM on it, meaning you can't do what you want with it. (Like putting it on a Zune, right? Right? I kid, I kid.)So I guess that's it! Every bit of media I have is on my Zune, and I'm only about a third full!
Nice and cheap product :-) Very easy to connect . Works perfect. I will recommend to friends .Thanks for it !
I bought this little gadget for my K750i to play the mp3 collections in my car. The design is considered top notch, just plug it into the phone command port and it works immediately after the comfirmation of the transmission settings. The Walkman logo glows and blinks which is very cool especially during night time, it will definitely draws other drivers' attention if you mount your phone near the window.But your satisfaction will immediately drop to the bottom after listening to the sound quality. The manual recommends to set the phone equalizer to normal and the volume output set to around 80% to ensure good quality transmission. But frankly speaking, this doesn't help much. The sound is ok at the mid range but the higher pitch area is very bad, which is like you're having a poor reception of your local FM radio station. Have tried with different position in the car and it's doesn't help since it has a 10 meter of reception range, so it's not the reception problem but the device just can't transform the music efficiently into FM signals.I borrowed another type of FM transmitter with the cigarette lighter plug and 3.5mm stereo port, which is at quarter of the price of MMR-60 and the sound is much much better. (Connect through Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-64). The results may due to the ample power supply compared to the Sony Ericsson's MMR-60 which is draw from the phone.Not recommended for in car use, unless for the reason of the beautiful walkman logo with soft glow of light, which is definitely a very nice car deco especially during Christmas season.
Bought this wide angle lens and adapter for my Canon A70 to shoot lots of interior shots of rooms, as I am a house remodeler. Lens makes great wide shots to encompass a small room and all its features. Where this lens fails in that the size of the adapter and lens is so large hanging out the front of the camera that it blocks half of the flash when shooting. The result is that most of the entire right half of your photos will be dark or have a prominate shadow. This camera is the second A70 I have had because it has all the features I needed and makes great photos otherwise. My only workaround this shadow problem is to now invest more money into a slave strobe unit. All combined, its making the cost of this camera skyrocket, compared with investing in a higher grade digital camera with interchangable lenses and flash adapters.
I bought this laser printer in 2004 for less than $200 and it came with an extra toner cartridge. This puppy is still running perfectly eight years later, and it was only last week that I changed the toner for the third time. The printer is fast and does exactly what it is meant to do. Toner cartridges are cheap and easy to find online. I now own a multi-function Brother laser printer as well, but it was this printer that converted me to a Brother customer. These days I only recommend Brother laser printers to those willing to listen to my advice.
Cable shows are all reruns With this sony carisel i play 400 movies by the time i get around to 1 again its just like HBO another rerun but atleasd its one i like...And the sony DVPCX995V plays great 180i HD ..
Lots of memory, VGA resolution screen, and fast processor make this a good Windows Mobile device. If you can tolerate Windows Mobile crash-happiness, this is good. You should look at the e805 model which is cheaper and gives you an extra software title.
I recently purchased this for my desk and has great reception, where others have failed! You can attach earphones to it and not disturb anyone....sounds fabulous at an even better price.This radio died after only a few weeks, not worth the purchase!
Overall, I have no problems with my new keyboard. However I do suggest if you get this keyboard, get a mouse. The trackdisc is horrible, especially if you are trying to any type of productivity work. Get a mouse, it will make your life so much easier. It is great for web browsing, movies and music. I love the keyboard though, I am typing on it right now. Very convenient and comfortable in your lap if sitting on the bed or the coach. It is priced really high for a keyboard and the trackdisc is not worth it. It is however, sleek, sexy and very functional, if that is what you are looking for.PS: I was experiencing some connection problems, and I see that other people have experienced the same thing. If you have your Bluetooth receiver around any wireless products, i.e. routers, wireless PCI cards. The Bluetooth will have interference with the wireless products around. Don't know why. I'm sure a lot of you know that by know. Those who don't and having that problem, try moving the receiver to different ports. If you have built-in Bluetooth, then you are in luck.
I bought this for my Taiwanese speaking parents and we just completed a 2 week road trip. It was disappointing that the Taiwanese is a direct translation of Mandarin Chinese, and word for word translations usually come out garbled. Some of the directions in Taiwanese were incomprehensible and in the end, my parents preferred the Mandarin version. However, the Mandarin voice is pleasant, clear, and very understandable. Some other criticisms:1) Turn in 200 ft is actually turn NOW!2) Not enough warning to get off when driving on the freeway unless you remember to look at the screen.3) The GPS doesn't announce the street name. It just says to turn in X distance.4) it's hard for people to read screens if they wear bifocals or are far sighted.Pros:1) Really easy to use out of the box and the touch screen interface is nice.2) Useful when really lost3) Can find gas stations or restaurants close to current or final destination.
This is my second MP3 player and it has almost all I was looking for in an flash player. Sound quality is high, esp. compared to my first player, though I've never tried an iPOD so can't compare it to other high end players.Good quality headphones, clear (but not crystal clear) with a natural balanced frequency response and better than Sennheiser MX500's I also own (MX 500's have better instrument separation, more forward midrange, but a very thin midbass sounding odd).The thin form factor easily fits in your palm. The button setup is easy to learn. The design is attractive, the metal faceplate exudes quality, though the back seems cheaper than a $210 list price would imply. It has a whole range of gee whiz features, though how often do you use them, and an FM Tuner.3 problems: 1) Tuner reception is poor. 2) buttons would be too small for large fingers, esp. with the case that comes with it, and 3) the case blocks the mic for the sound recorder. The case is really nice looking, though it wasn't well designed in a sense for the player.I got a great price for it, enjoy it and can recommend it if you can get a discount and don't have large fingers. Though at the list price, I'd spring a few more dollars and get an iPOD.
It is hard to quantify the value of sound quality. I used Shure E2c-n for more than a year, and Etymotic ER-4S for several years. The latter are about as good at sound reproduction as anything I have ever heard (eg Sennheiser HD650), and to me the E2c-n are at least in the ballpark. If I figure 200USD for close to perfect sound, 75USD for something almost as good, what should I expect for 25USD? Something that sounds better than a mobile phone? Better than the speakers in a laptop computer? If so, I think the Maximo iM-390 are not even close to worth it. The reason I give them 2 stars instead of 1 is they come with decent adapters, extension cable and carrying case. For somebody who spends 200USD or more fpr a music player and the music on it, I think it is probably worth paying the extra 50USD to get something like the E2c-n.Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)
The 1738 is pretty nice except for the voice quality. It is not nearly as understandable as the old AT&T 1725 that I had until it fried. I'd get a 1725 if they still made it. The 1738 does have a nice feature in being able to replay the message at half speed or double speed. Unfortunately, you need the half speed option to understand the poor quality for some messages.
This is a good mouse...the buttons and scroll wheel have just the right touch. My only complaint is that I still have to use a mouse pad even though it is optical because it goes crazy when I use it on the wood-grain pattern of my desk. I don't know if this would happen with other optical mice, or if it is a problem common to all of them.
Although my 600A doesn't have the much sought after &quot;loophole menu&quot; (i.e. the &quot;secret&quot; feature on older units which allowed you to make all sorts of tweaks including Region Free and Macrovision Off), I was lucky enough to have gotten a Canadian version with FlashROM (firmware v.&quot;600-E&quot;), which allows for firmware updates via CDR. This is simply a matter of popping the firmware CD into the tray!For the uninitiated, the firmware chip is basically where the player stores its behavioral data, which dictates things like user settings, features, graphics, menu selections, and most importantly, in older versions of the 600A unit, it contained the elusive loophole menu!What this all means, is that if I wanted to turn my DVD player into the version with the loophole menu, I need only burn the loophole-enabled firmware to a CD, place it in the CD tray, and press Close! A much better alternative to the loophole-enabled firmware, is to use a hacked version of the *latest* firmware which defaults to Region Free and Macrovion Off anyway, yet is free of many of the bugs that plagued the loophole-enabled version of the firmware (eg. seamless branching problems), plus it has RCE turned off.For 600A units without FlashROM-enabled players (mostly US-based units), adding the hacked firmware is still pretty simple, but requires opening up your unit and replacing your EPROM with one that contains the &quot;enhanced&quot; firmware. You could do it yourself or pay somebody to do it for you, but it's much easier and cheaper to try to buy the Canadian version of the 600A in the first place (if you're lucky, sometimes you can find them on EBay, with the firmware CD included).For the money, it's an excellent unit -- I know people who've paid $600+ for the Karaoke feature alone! (And have you *seen* what they charge for legit Region Free DVD players?!)
An AB switch is about as basic as it gets. In my case I needed to isolate two inputs for a home network. I tested this switch as soon as it arrived - no problems using my normal network cables. I had been concerned that I would need a straight-through cable, but that is not the case.
I though our plasma TV was great, but this LED TV is fabulous. I won't buy any other type of TV again. It also saves a fortune in electricity.
I Purchased the Philips 42PF7320A 42" Widescreen Plasma HDTV at BJ's November 2005 for $1899. It died in June, 2007, nothing but a blinking red light. The meaning of that blinking red light is not explained anywhere in the manual or on the website. I searched the Philips web site for the words "service" or "repair" and came up with nothing.I Called the 800 number and was told that the only authorized repair shop is more than 60 miles from my home. They offer no set price for service or estimates for reapair. The same television today sells for $1099. The quality of the picture makes it not worth repairing. I decided to drop it off at the local land-fill and buy something new. Beware, with Philips you are on your own if it fails. Based on other reviews I am happy that it lasted 18 months. It was a good buy at the time and an inexpensive first HD television. I will not buy another Philips television.I purchased a 47in 1080P LCD GV47LF VIZIO television at BJ's this week for $1599. I love it. Everything about it is dramatically better than the Philips 42" Plasma that I tossed last month. I'm actually happy that the Philips' died when it did.
Fairly easy to setup and use. WEP doesn't affect throughput much. Works well, and is very reliable with firmware from Dec 2001 onwards (the problems some people have with WAP11 locking up requiring reboot are fixed now). Firmware downloads are available at...Some reviews here mention poor range with WPC11 cards - that was a problem with some old versions of the card, which apparently are now fixed, and are not a problem with the access point at all.Think of this more like a network switch rather than a router - it doesn't have features like DHCP built-in (you can use a computer or separate router to provide things like that - a linux/unix box is ideal, although windows ICS, proxy server or ISA would also work).What it does is bridge between wired and wireless ethernet, and does it well. Unlike some APs it does have SNMP statistics for some things, although they can be a little awkward to use them at times (the mailing list archives on bawug.org are one good source of information about these).Recent firmware allows the WAP11 to act as a client to another WAP11 access point ('ap-client mode') - so you can have both computers and remote networks connected through a central AP at the same time (this is different to the point-to-point bridge mode, which is also available, which only connects networks together and doesn't allow individual computers to connect).When configured as AP-client mode, if you use configuration software designed for the reference system from Atmel which the WAP11 is based on (snmpv1743.exe, you don't need to edit any .ini files for this), it is possible to carry out a site survey (i.e. show a list of APs which can be heard along with signal/noise information).
Installed 3 Linksys LNE100TX cards on home network about a year ago, and all have worked great! Install was easy on all the machines (Win 98) and along with 5 port Linksys hub, speed and compatability is excellent. Just installed Linksys 1 port cable router to network. Install took about 10 minutes and easy to configure. All three machines now have excellent internet access sharing (1500+ kbps) with only 1 IP address. No problems here!
This machine has never worked since I unpacked it. It flashes the "loading" message constantly as soon as it is plugged in to electrical power. On/Off didn't work, nor did anything else. I wrote to the Panasonic help desk but got no reply. I intend to buy another brand ASAP and treat this as a lesson in why it's wise to check the Internet before buying expensive items. A total loss.
This product didn't work properly. It states "Stereo" but it did not work in stereo on my cell phone-- by the way, I have a Verizon VX8350. If anyone has that phone and is looking to use this adapter, don't bother unless you want only one channel to come through.
Hello. I borrowed this flash from a friend. The build quality is very good and solid. The flash will improve your picture quality by a lot. It is a must even if you are just a beginner.
I have been running the 2.1's for about a month now. For sheer clarity, punchy bass, and accurate reproduction I have to rate this system as outstanding. For the sound quality on MP3's, lots of adjustability for various genre's of music. For DVD movies, I am really impressed. Theatre quality sound for just over a hundred bucks? ridiculous! But, Klipsch hit a home run with these beauties. 5 Stars!
This case is a great way of keeping your things organized in one easy to carry package I can have my zune and its basics plus the video and aux cables. It keeps your zune safe and acts as a stand also
These work great with my Toshiba DVD recorder. I have been recording on the same TDK DVD-RW disk over and over again with no adverse issues.I would not hesitate to buy this again for DVD recorder use.
Within one week of owning a Zune, my Ipod 30 gig was thrown on ebay. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my Zune, and the features are too great for me to ever want anything else. I did keep my ipod nano (the screen has malfunctioned on its own twice) for jogging, because I wouldn't risk dropping my zune. If you want to be a boring nerd and whine on the internet about screen resolution, and you need an alarm clock and notepad on your Ipod, hey, your a loser and maybe the Ipod is for you. If you want the most for your money and you really couldnt care less about pixels, and just want what looks feels and sounds better....get yourself a Zune. put that ipod on ebay!!
I dreaded having to replace a blown Ethernet adapter in our laptop. Then I found this one, plugged it in and we were back in business without having to crack the laptop case or reconfigure a card. We didn't notice any speed difference on our home net. The cable plug to the router is high quality, not like those easily broken plastic clips used on some of these. A keeper.
I bought this one to use it with the kensington sd100s docking station and its been working smooth for 3 years+ (yes 3 years!).
the best thing I ever purchased. I could be free of bending over to get my camera shutter. as long as I have a mark on the floor for my subject to stand. Good good good. Recommended to anyone.
Looks great too. I have two of these, one for my firewall and one for my database, both at home. The case is very sturdy despite the nice looking plastic. The motherboards install very easily and all of the mounting hardware is included, and snap in. No problems whatsoever with my standard ATX boards. The side panel comes off with one screw and two tabs, and fits exceptionally well. There is also a handle on top for carrying the unit. I see no weaknesses in the case. Friends often compliment them, and the color is perfect. The case is also quiet, very little noise, the power supply is very adequate for my use (linux/bsd machines with no heads, but many network cards) and the rear panel has pop-out pieces to fit your board.I've assembled a fair number of machines myself and this case ranks right at the top. I would and will buy this again.
I got this product as a gift from my friend two weekes ago. Before this one, I always used a FUJI 256 MB one. obviously, this Cruzer Mini belongs to next generation, since it equipped with a USB 2.0 interface. For data transfering, it is much faster than my old USB 1.1 FUJI one. Also, the volume and weight of this cruzer mini is so small, thus it is really &quot;MINI&quot;. So easy to carry!!!With windows XP home and professional in my home and office computers, the use of this is a breeze. I am a guy need to transfer data every day, so, this cruzer mini really gives me big convenience.The only cons: this product will be more convenient if it has a clap (as most of the flash drive in Market). But, do not be mislead by me - as an alternative, it is really equipped with a strap holder and comes with a nice neck strap.Excellent product, I will strongly recommend it to any one who needs transfer data a lot.
Ahhhhhh. Ok. Well, I used the ADS DVD Xpress, and BOOO, it had a frequent interval of skipped sound, the unit got super hot, and the software sucked.Enter Turtle Beach. Their Video Capture unit doesn't use external power (it uses the USB cable for power), is smaller, cooler, captures video without a lag unlike the ADS, doesn't get hot, and is just better all around.The bundled software isn't very good, according to MaximumPC and user reviews on tigerdirect.com, so I use Intervideo's WinDVR3... their WinDVD Creator works well also.So, this is probably the best unit for your money. Stay away from ADS Xpress...I'm not sure about their higher end models, but the Xpress version is horrible!~bB
I didn't buy this from Amazon, but looked through the reviews because I was having a hard time getting set up. I won't go through week's worth of messing around it took to figure this out, but here's how I ended up getting it going. For starters I have a wireless router that came with my FIOS service, and a laptop with Windows XP Professional. The wireless network had previously been configured by the Verizon guy, but I think that the Windows XP default settings for a wireless netork were used.First: Have the printer drivers installed and up and running from your computer.Second: Turn EVERYTHING off.Third: Get your router, print server and printer wired up with the ethernet connection between the print server and the router.Forth: Turn on the router, print server, and printer only. Let them go through their thing.Fifth: Turn on your computer and go through the print server set up.Hope this helps. I think that my problem was that the print server and the router weren't able to communicate with the interference of the wireless network settings of the computer and this is why the computer had to be off.
I've enjoyed many Belkin products, this is a big exception.The arm strap is not very flexible and cannot be adjusted to every arm size. The standard strap is too small for guys, the extension does not work very well.The display area is a tiny bit too small and it is difficult to reach e.g. skip forward/backward buttons.The plastic cover is too thick/stiff, so if you do manage to reach these buttons, you're most likely to operate the middle round button instead as it is slightly taller than the rest of the keyboard. All of this quite frustrating when you're in the middle of a workout and want some good music to motivate you.
Want awesome DOF? Buy this lens now. I have owned my 50mm 1.4 for almost a year now, and the versatility and glass quality from this sub L series is superb. Unless you have to sink almost 2 grand on the 1.2 L series, I would highly recommend this lens first. I wanted a lens that I could capture pictures of my daughter in low light situations, which I am in most of the time in our home. Got what I was looking for. Great lens for the money, you won't be disappointed adding this baby to your collection.
I've had this player for a year now. I've never had a better DVD player! I can play all brands of disks, even burned disks, without a problem. It is sleek; which is another plus!
I got this product for my laptop so that i could use it when i was home at my desk. I know logitech makes a great product I owned another logitech product before this one and it worked great with vista. This one out of the box did not work i think i got a defective one. I called logitech and they sent me a brand new set since the new one came works great. Feels just like typing on my laptop. Media pad is kinda odd since it is separate. Also mouse takes a little getting use to due to its size but after about 1 week I can't use a small mouse any more. Overall perfect and love it!!!
it's a usefull accesory for the ipod.I don't have any other option to connect my ipod to my sony MD car stereo, as it doesn't have casette player or a audio in plug.I had to change the station to get a better sound and now works fine, is not cd quality but sounds and that's all I need.
I bought these to replace the stock speakers in my 05 Explorer. They fit perfectly. No Problems. You cant use the grilles in the Explorer but they do show nicely throught the panels. I dont think that these would work well with an amp as the rating is only 65 watts (maximum 250) and they get overpowered easily at higher volume levels. I use these with the Sony CDX-gt81uw. (which is an AWESOME deck but that is a different story!) They sound real good at regular levels and have excellent highs especially since they have the super tweeter. Overall I am happy with these. The quality is excellent but that's what I expect from Sony. Great replacement speakers that I would recommend for you to replace your lame Ford stock speakers.
The sound quality is reasonable, a bit weak on the side of bass, but I can deal with that. My main complaints are the comfort that this thing lacks. After a few months of owning it the ear padding has worn and is now tapered. The padding on the top half is half as thick on the bottom. Adding to the fact that the speakers are already uncomfortably close to the ear, you will find your ears sitting against the speakers. After just an hour of wearing these things your ears will become sore. The other big complaint is cord length. If you plan on using these to listen to music on your computer the cable length WILL bother you. It will drop to the floor, you will step on them, your chair will roll over the cord, etc. My advice...roll over to monoprice and order the MONOPRICE brand headphones there. My buddy has a pair and I wish I would have gotten those.
I bought this product due to the fact in doing the research and what was stated by the manufactor that it would work with Windows 98 Operating System, well don't waste your money, it will not work. After talikg to Teck. Support the told me that an error had been made in details, no it will not work, gee thanks for telling me after I done bought it. They told me for a mere $39.95 they would get it to work, what a ploy to get more business, big rip off. So in short if you have Windows 98 and need to go wireless in your home forget it, won't work. Belkin informed me they would correct the information provided about this product to Amazon so this don't happen again, will I get a refunded, no, but they would sell me something else that would, what a deal, (not). Buyer beware!
I bought this for home use...loved the duplex/copier/scanner functions and my TI Microlaser (circa 1991 is just about dead)... brought it home to install. Finished the install procedures and doesn't do anything (other than make great copies). My jobs go to the print queue and then the printer s/w takes over and tells me that the item is "Scanning" even though there is no action from the unit...it will stay this way for hours.I reinstall (per the instructions). I try a third time.I call Sharp's helpdesk. We delete my other drivers (for printers I still use), and reinstall the AL-1641CS. Tech tells me that since I have had a HP driver installed, it will likely never install correctly. I asked, "So, do I put it in the box and take it back to the store?" Tech replies, "Either that or reformat your computer." Hmmmm. I'll try another tech before I haul it back.
first of all, i want to say that I've been hooked since i purchased my first Microsoft Natural Keyboard years ago. I liked them because the open keyboard position definitely worked for me. I even purchased one for a family member who has mobility problems with their last two fingers and they loved it, citing its ease of typing. Eventually, I got around to replacing my last Microsoft Natural Keyboard with a cheapie wireless keyboard by Logitech and though I was perfectly productive with it, it never felt as ergonomic as my old Natural Keyboards. In time, I got tired of it and decided to replace it with the Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000. If the earlier version was good, this one is even better, with much a much more solid tactile sensation (they keyboard clicks are as good as early and expensive IBM-typewriters), more buttons, and even a reverse angle tray (whatever they call it, it tilts your keyboard backwards). Of course, it's not perfect and perhaps one of the things i like about it might be what others hate: the extra keys and the Intellitype software they use. On a slower computer, hitting the volume keys takes about a second or longer to get a reaction because the Intellitype software takes resources from the same queue as other software and is not running like a system driver. The keys themselves run at a driver level, so you will not get a delay there... only the special keys like volume, and program launcher keys and the zoom key. If you disable the Intellitype software and run the keyboard with the basic driver that comes with Windows, your volume will respond instantly, but you won't get to use those extra keys (some might prefer this option anyways, so this is why i stated it). Nevertheless, at worst, this is a mild annoyance in the software, but as i said before, the keyboard is simply superb! I would buy another one again when this one (eventually) wears out.
I bought the Sennheiser HD590 headphones from J&R for $129, free shipping and it arrived within days after ordering. This is my first "higher end" set of headphones, having had several pairs of lower end Radio Shack and other brands. I found the Sennheisers to be of adequate quality construction, very light and comfortable, and has excellent sound reproduction. I have used the 590s only with an MP3 player. In terms of music, I listen mostly to rock and blues (acoustic guitar and harmonica) and I must admit I am amazed each time I play a song that I formally used to listen to through my home theater system. With the Sennheisers, I can literally hear the harmonica player lick his lips while playing. Although at first I found the great detail to be distracting, now I can appreciate the talent of the musicians even more. It's like being in the studio. The Sennheisers also work well for voice reproduction when listening to foreign language lessons such as Pimsleur. After using the 590s for one month, I am satisfied with the purchase and would recommend them to anyone looking for the most bang for the buck.
I'm so attracted to iPod nano, but I'm still not buying. Why? No radio! You may have a great personal collection of music, but if you keep listening to it round and round, don't you get bored? Radio would be a good change. Too bad iPod does not have it.
Esta bien, pero no se porque no parece hecho por Sony el acabado de la bateria es como muy sencillo y las instrucciones de la bateria esta como hecha hace como 10 a&ntilde;os, por lo demas todo bien...
This backpack is the best design I have ever encountered. I should know, I have spent more than a decade lugging around laptops. My laptop fits securely inside. I can also carry paper files, books, an MP3 player and the contents of my purse. When I don't have too many paper files, I can also include my lunch! This pack stands at attention when it's on the ground. It doesn't flop over like other bags. This bag makes bus and car commuting very easy. I love it and expect to continue loving it for years to come.
I bought a Sony broadband radio and these headphones for my 20-year-old grandson Mark, and he said that they are the best headphones he's ever had! Great sound and clarity.
Got 2 of theese. Tried both on the same monitor, bad picture. Tried another cheap brand and got a perfect picture.
I have a lot of wireless electronics in my room, so I decided go with IR instead of RF. As other reviewers have noted, to remove hissing, lower the volume of the input device and turn up the volume on the receiver. I purchased the transmitter/receiver such that I could watch TV late-at-night without bothering any housemates. I could tell that the accompanying headphones were uncomfortable just by looking at them. However, considering the price & the ability to use whatever headphones you'd like with the receiver, it's not really a big deal. I bought a pair of Koss "SparkPLUGS" in-ear headphones to use with it and it's been great. Now I get my TV fix before I sleep and have stopped getting complaints from the housemates, I just wish I had heard about this product when I had a roommate.
I USE THIS CABLE TO CONNECT MY LAPTOP TO MY PROJECTOR. IT WORKS WELL AND IS EASY ENOUGH TO USE.
100% satisfied!!!I read the reviews about some issues people had, but I didn't have ANY problems. The skins went on fast and easily (really easily!), and the DVD player read them great. Some DVDs that had already been scratched actually loaded and were read better than without the skins. We store our DVDs in a binder, and they fit in the slots just fine. No more worries about the kids watching their movies and not remembering to put them back right away. Some of the dskins did have little tears by the center hole, but these skins still worked without any problem.I ordered some "sticker" type before and after the BIG fight to put them on, the DVD player wouldn't read them. I was SO glad to find something that works!!!!I have an order in for more!
Hello All ...First of all, if you already have this product, be happy. Its nice, with some nice features. Let me list the good points.1. Its has cool looks. Flaunt it !!2. The G-Sensor is cool. Counts steps n calories burnt. Shake n shuffle is a nice option. No need to push buttons !!3. Has a custom equilizer.(no surprise though).4. The wrist band comes with it. Real usefull for joggers / gymers.5. The sports mode plays fast songs automatically.Thats all I guess ... now the real stuff, that the buyer want ...1. Battery life is average. may need charging frequently than u thought. Only USB charge is possible. so need to have a PC or then buy a Plugable USB charger.2. Needs Sonic Stage to put files in and out. The software has some restrictions on the number of PCs used. (I AM not sure).3. The headphones that come with them are PATHETIC ... God knows why would they provide such low quality head phones.4. The rotating switch need both the hands to operate, one to hold the base and the other to rotate the switch. One hand operation is possible, but then its difficult to see the display.
It's a good flash, but as this is my first flashgun, I don't have others to compare. I haven't used all the functions on it, only ETTL and wireless slave mode. I did a lot bounce flashes and it's really powerful. Compared to a Canon top lens easily getting over $2,000, the top Canon flash of less than $500 is really cheap and worth it.
I recently received my Sony LCD TV (KDL-40S2010) shipped from Reno, NV to Maryville, TN in excellent condition. Hookup was simple with accompanying diagrams. Picture is outstanding using Charter Cable.HD is the way to go. Thanks for the outstanding service on Amazon....once again.
I bought this for a second generation shuffle - the one that charges with the same jack that you plug your headphones in to. It doesn't work for this. Either I didn't read the listing or they switched - I'm not sure - threw 'm out.
So far I have been pleased with this scanner since I purchased it a few months ago. It meets my basic scanning needs for personal use at home. It was easy to install on my Laptop with Windows XP and has been easy to operate. I recommend this scanner for someone who needs a good scanner but who does not want to pay a lot of money for one.
I have owned several digital cameras and bought this as a low-end bang around every day use camera. Takes great pictures and is easy to use. Battery use is not really that bad, although I do recommend getting rechargeables. The case design is not all it could be....is a little blocky
This is a VERY basic unit with good screen visual. There is no way that you can get DAILY tasks on the same DAILY calendar page, either on screen or in print. What is more, one cannot even isolate DAILY tasks so that the only way to view tasks on computer or Tungsten e is to view (or print) the entire list of tasks! This is an awkward form of task management.Five days after arrival, the hotsynch stopped working despite everything I have tried as well as the advice of long time tungsten users and our firm's professional computer consultants.Attempts at support have resulted in forever re-routing ending with clueless people unfamiliar with the Tungsten e or the English language.The only use for this silly excuse for a PDA is as a paperweight. If this is a symbol of US technical prowess, we are in deep trouble. Alas, the rating system does not allow for no stars.
I've had TV Ears for three years now and am about to order second set. I'm a little surprised at a lot of the negative reviews - just hasn't been my experience.My wife bought me these for Christmas of 06 so she could get some sleep and watch TV without getting blasted out of the room. I routinely transfer them between the bedroom and living room (and even take them on vacation). Tired of moving wires around so I'm getting another set so I can leave them in place in each room. Yes, the tips wear out/fall apart about every six months (for me at least). The sound is very good but not upscale headphone-quality -- there is WAY enough volume! Have used up to four hours at a time and never wore the batt down on the headset. If I leave them on all night they understandably are dead the next day.Headset is comfortable for me; much more so than conventional headphones. They are very, very light and, as I say, comfortable for the head I'm blessed with. I've had wireless Sonnheiser headphones before and the bulk is not a good trade-off for the increased audio quality. The biggest problem has always been falling asleep and leaving the headphones on, which kills the batts. Rechargeable AAA/AA batts don't seem to have much in the way of long-lasting juice for conventionally-sized headphones. I used to keep a pack of several dozen batts beside my bed! No more with TV Ears set. No more batts have easily paid for the unit.The sound production is analog, not digital. You cannot use the SPDIF (also known as TOSLink) or any other optical or otherwise digital output from yr sound source and expect anything. Several vendors, including TV ears, sell a DAC (digial audio converter) for this purpose but they are a bit pricey. And you end up getting analog audio at the end of it all anyway.Consider buying some extra cables and getting an audio switching unit for $8-$10 that will allow you to hook up different audio sources, e.g. DVD, Cable/Sat, Wii and just set the switch to your audio source. Beats the heack out of moving cables around when you want to watch a DVD and your headset is hooked up to satellite outputs.The reception is line-of-sight, period. Will go thru transparent windows but not walls/doors.Bottom-line, TV Ears is not a perfect product but it is a very good one. Cost and quality combo makes it a good value.
This lense you can do so much with it and the picture quality is really good Nikon makes great products. I recommend this to anyone who is just starting to get into DSLR cameras it is a realy good product. As for the seller they did a good job packaging it and getting it to me when it was supposed to.
My wife told me she would get me a boombox for my birthday (so I could jam to tunes at work). DANG, but she wasn't kidding about the BOOM! I was expecting something a little smaller and wimpier, but no dice ... this thing gets LOUD. And with the adjustable bass (three settings: no bass, some bass, lots-o-bass) it sounds really full and not &quot;tinny&quot; or distorted when you crank it up. I only turned it up to 6 and it seemed like I was disturbing my neighbor's peace!Plus, the radio tuner is digital, so you know if it sounds crackly that it ain't YOUR fault. I always have to pay a lil' bit for the good sound when it comes to boomboxes, but it pays off, because I'm hard on them -- 3 or 4 years, tops. We'll see if this one can beat it.Overall, I think this is a pretty good box, especially for the price. And who'da thunk, because most Sony personal CD players I ever bought broke after 4 months or so.
Bought the camera for Christmas and just love it. Pictures are great and we're still learning all the functions. Only complaint would be the amount of memory on the card that the camera comes with, 16mb. Otherwise a very good buy.
Good product,at first it was getting a lot of interference. then i found a station and it works very well. i think it depends on where you drive. in cities there is a lot more interferance and radio stations. a good purchase, shop the price......major
I Have Way To Many iPods! So,I like to have a charger handy at all times wherever I happen to be. You cant beat this sellers prices,and fast shipping.
Have not had it long but so far so good. Works much better than the flip-up type I used previously. The only deficiency is that you can't check C and D cell batteries.
I chose these stands for their height, curved appearance, and because the top plates were relatively larger than competitive models. The big problem, however, is that the stands are unstable because their bases are too small and unfortunately, these stands can't be loaded with sand or buckshot to improve the stability. If you have hardwood floors and zero foot traffic near your speakers, you might be OK, but anyone else with stability concerns should think twice before buying these.These stands do require assembly but they're easy to put together. I didn't have any of the assembly difficulties that the first reviewer described.
That was the range of those radios.
I purchased two batteries and neither worked in the camcorder.The camcorder (Sony DCR-PC10) rejects the batteries as not an InfoLithium battery.The batteries weren't expensive and I didn't try to return them to the vendor. I wrote off the experience as a bad purchase.
This card is overpriced, comparing to new Rodeon 9700.Geforce has no chance, see the results for your self in 3D Mark 2001CE.
I was a little skeptical when i ordered but my u10 works flawlessly,sounds great,and the battery is awesome.If you're looking for an mp3 player with limited storage then this is the one.I have an ipod nano 1gb, i prefer the u10 in all categories.
I bought this mouse for both general use and gaming, and so far, it has met my expectations. Some very nice features are: the adjustable DPI settings, programmable buttons, ergonomic design, and the customizable weight. The mouse allows you to insert weights on the bottom, so you can adjust it according to the way you use it. The programmable buttons are also very nice since you can adjust the default DPI settings as well as program the buttons to use them in different ways. For example, I use left scroll, as scrolling up. The mouse is very accurate, as expected, and it works well on most surfaces. It even works well on curved or bumpy surfaces.However, I am disappointed by the uncomfortable scroll wheel. The rubbery plastic and friction hurts my finger after scrolling through documents and webpages. I would definitely prefer the frictionless metal scroll wheel of the Logitech Revolution or the Logitech G9. Also, if your hands are small, or if you prefer a small mouse, then I would not recommend this mouse. I would give this mouse 5 stars if the scroll wheel is more comfortable.
How does a company release a Toshiba docking station into the market that doesn't work with a Toshiba laptop? This piece of sht takes forever to install and in the end, doesn't even work with a popular Toshiba line - Satellite M30x. Of course if I plug in the VGA cable directly into my laptop, the monitor works fine. Please do yourself a favor and DO NOT get this piece of sht product.TOSHIBA - PULL THIS PIECE OF SHT LINE FROM YOUR CATALOG AND WEBSITE PLEASE!
ALl I have to say while I like the player is Where is my rebate? I sent in the rebate 2 months ago and I have not heard back!
Nice picture and decent viewing angles..2 video hookups with one S-video mounted so they won't interfere with a wall mount.Cons, like one reviewer said, the tuner is slow, slow, slow.The remote is cheap with tiny, poorly arranged buttons.The sound is hollow, like it's coming from the bottom of a can.The setup menu is non-intuitive.Leans back too far for my taste.
Best headphones I've had for running! Highly recommended for anyone looking for headphones for jogging...
Tried everything to make it work, could get an image to be displayed. Very cheap price, very cheap construction.
I just received this unit in the mail and am charging it. However, the round a/c plug doesn't go all the way into the unit. Is this normal? It only goes in about 1/2 way, and since there is no indicator light to show that is charging, I can't tell. The unit doesn't get warm or hot either. Anyone have an answer for me?I'll write a full review after I figure this charging question out.UPDATE: All right, I charged this for the required 16 hours initially. After 16 hours, the unit was not hot at all, but barely warm to the touch underneath. I picked the correct plug tip (you get 5 different ones, all conveniently attached to a rubber bar so you won't lose them) for my 10" Phillips DVD player. As the instructions stated, the charge for a 10" screen lasted exactly 1 hour.So I recharged this unit for 8-10 hours the second time, as per instructions. Then, I plugged it into my Audiovox D1718PK 7" Portable DVD Player (with Bonus Headphones and Car Kit sold here for $99.00 right now) and wrote down the start time at 9:18 am. I watched a movie in medium volume, then I tried the headset, then back to speaker mode. The 2 hour movie ended so I put in another movie. That 1 -1/2 hour movie ended too. Then I put in my kid's dvd and started to fall asleep. Finally, at 1:56 pm, this energizer battery died. That would be 4 - 1/2 hours!Now granted this long play time is due to the fact that I used it on my 7" dvd player. My 10" dvd player only ran for 1 hour. Anything in between should be 2 - 3 hours, my guess.I LOVE this round thing! The only thing that I didn't like was the fact that there is no red led indicator light to tell me that it's charging. The unit doesn't get hot so I can't tell that it's charging at all.Well, I'm trying to change my rating to 4 stars, but it won't let me.Hope this review helps all of you.
Great cheap headphones! They are cheap, but they don't sound tinny at all. They are wonderful for people who don't like ear buds or just people who want a set of decent headphones for a low price. Nice quality and last forever. There are no cons to these at all. You can't get anything better for the price.
I have found myself listening to dangerous amounts of music lately, and with the soundblaster's help even hosted a karoke party. The bass is very space filling and the sound is crisp and clear. I am very happy with the system.
The Canon DR-2080 Duplex Color Scanner offers exceptional scanning for its small price tag. The output quality and speed of the DR-080 are comparable to competitive units 3 to 4 the cost and, in MANY cases, far superior to more costly units.Although considered a &quot;work group&quot; level scanner, the DR-2080 will provide &quot;Department&quot; level productivity, limited only by original document size and daily duty cycles. Additionally, the DR-2080 comes with Canon's user friendly Scan utilities allowing very easy set-up and the ability to easily scan to a wide variety of file formats such as PDF, TIFF and JPEG.The DR-2080's ease of use, superior output quality and reliability, as well as Canon's versatile, bundled software, will provide an effortless, stress-free scanning experience.
amazing audio quality, this sub has stolen my heart, it can be tuned for earthshaking or for nice smooth lows that fit with the music. simply epic.
It does what it says it does.You definitely need an 3 prong extension cord to work with it because it is very difficult to read when it is plugged into an outlet. It is actually next to useless without using an extension cord between the outlet and the Kill-A-Watt.The first two weeks I had it I used it a lot, but after I determined out how much electricity was being used by each appliance, the Kill-A-Watt then collects a lot of dust. I pull it out when I get a new appliance, or when I lend it to someone. I just wish I knew someone who had one, and I could have borrowed theirs. :-)I was amazed at the amount of power my entertainment center used when it was OFF! I have subsequently unplugged components that are rarely used. Powered sub-woofers are a real surprise.I've had it a couple years, and I would purchase it again. I believe it has paid for itself.
better then monster and any name brand cable and the length is great does it all and my theater system couldnt be happyer
Only using them for a short distance, room to room inside, but they work fine. clear and easy to use. Like the 'code' feature so you know you are only talking to the intended recipient.
I like that this flash has silent recycling so it only makes a peep when the zoom head moves (which happens if you zoom your lens or move the flash head in/out of the straight-forward position). The recycling happens pretty quickly as well (good NiMH batteries are also helpful here), so I never have to wait for it. The flash has plenty of power for my needs, and lasts quite a while on 4 eneloop NiMH batteries.The only downside for me is that you can only turn the flash head 90 to the right (it can go 180 to the left though). The more powerful (also bigger/heavier/costlier) 580EX II flash will go 180 in both directions, if you really need it. The 430EX II also can't function as a wireless master (while the 580EX II can), but that doesn't concern me since I don't need that.
I used this in my truck for a small amp to power a small subwoofer to give a little depth of sound to the tinny stock speakers... the amp is having some issues, I don't know if it's due to these wires, the head unit, or the amp itself (maybe it simply can't handle 2 ohms). The kit came with a good length of wires and a weather resistant fuse, this kit was slightly more than the cost of a decent fuse holder, so I got it.
I use this for our standard definition TV about 20 miles from Denver, CO. When they switched from analog to digital free TV, my amplified antenna (Philips MANT300) only picked up half the stations. When I saw this cheap RCA antenna, I was immediately skeptical. But the reviews were good, so I gave it a try. It picks up everything - even inside my house in a corner.You will need to adjust it a bit at first. Then run the the automatic reselection on your DTV to find and receive all the channels.
I ordered this, it came fast, it worked great!! It is hard for me to find printer cartridges for my old printer so was glad to find this!!
I've now had this TV for a couple weeks and quite like it. It has plenty of inputs, a good menu interface, and a thin and elegant design.It looks great for DVDs and PlayStation games with component cables. Regular TV isn't so good, but that's because with this TV I see the limitations of my standard definition (over-compressed) digital cable using a composite cable. I haven't tried any HDTV content yet. The viewing modes to Stretch or Zoom the content have been perfect for everything I've viewed so far.I wanted a widescreen TV, but not too big or too expensive, and I think this is the best option out there. It's higher resolution (1280x768) than most plasmas in this price range, doesn't have the potential burn-in or lifetime issues of plasmas, and doesn't have the bulk and weight of a CRT.My only complaint is that the contrast on dark scenes isn't as good as a decent CRT. I understand that this is the weakness of LCDs. From other reviews, supposedly this Sharp is one of the best for black levels, and the problem can be minimized by adjusting the copious settings, but it is still something I noticed.
This fits the HP G72 17" laptop perfectly. The laptop fits snug in the sleeve with enough room at the top to zip without hitting the corners of the laptop. It's easy to carry but I would have liked it better if it had shoulder straps. An outer pocket for laptop accessories would have made this a 5 star purchase. There does seem to be enough room to fit a light folder or pad of paper on the inside & possibly a pen. After researching similar items online, this was definitely worth the price.
It is okay, it did the job it was suppose to do.
Before a planned trip, my husband wanted a carrying case for his laptop - he had given his to our son when he got a new computer. My husband sent me shopping and after I brought home two different cases that he did not think were padded enough he went shopping on the internet - hurray, he found one just like the one he gave to our son, ordered it and found it very handy and useful on our trip. It is well made, reasonable in price and easy to carry on and off the plane, etc. If we ever need another we will buy the same thing again. And, hope it continues to be available.
This works great for about a year. Then they start to fall apart. I don't recommend dealing with Koss as they don't stand behind the warranty. It states on almost every website this comes with a lifetime warranty. Conveniently Koss says "Walmart and Amazon" are wrong and only comes with a 90 day warranty. So I'd recommend a different brand. Where the company stands behind the product.
I bought two of these radios a while ago at Walmart. They work very well for me. The only reason I gave them 4 instead of 5 stars is they have two problems. The first is the belt clip that comes with them is really cheap, small, and flimsy. I broke one of them off the first day I had the radio by accident. The other problem (just something I don't like) is the radio has a little battery indicator along the bottom telling you how much charge your batteries have. I'm not really sure why, but it says you have full power until your radio completely dies. Kinda've a nuisance. I just carry extra batteries.All in all they're great units, I HIGHLY recommend them, and at this price? Buy 4.
i use this as my mic for gaming online. i have the older version that my ex-gf liked so much she has it now. i liked the style on the old one though. it picks ups well. no complaints.
Fell apart while installing. Completely unusable. Holding collar too thin. Threadstoo fine, front flange too small and thin. Nothing to hold while tightening.PYLE PLCM22IR Flush Mount Rear View Camera with 0 Lux Night Vision
All I have to say is get this printer! Talk about crystal clear andcrisp, I don't even think a 35mm could produce a photo asgood as this and it was taken with a 1.3mp Olympus D-400 camera.The printer was a breeze to set up. Easy controls onthe top on the printer to zoom in pictures, crop, cut, and dowhat you need to do with the picture before printing it.You can directly print from your camera, the computeror you can just put your card into one of the Memory Slots on top ofthe printer. It accepts CompactFlash, Microdrive, SmartMedia,Memory Stick, Sd card, Multimedia Card. Yes, all of thosecards are compatible with this printer.One feature I found that was kind of cool, only because I hadno more USB slots free once the printer was plugged in, wasthe fact that I could read &amp; write to the media card as if itwere a drive on the computer (just as it was when I had themultiple card reader plugged in). (make sure you have theMemory Card Utility installed and when you want to be able toread &amp; write just click the icon for it and following thesimple directions.) Now I don't even have to worry about nothaving an extra USB slot for my other card reader...I canjust use the printer.If you think the LCD screen is too dark, just adjust thecontrast by pressing MENU - Maintenance - Contrast and adjustit. Very simple. I brightened it up a tiny bit.My other printer was an Epson Stylus 800 ... total garbage compared to this.I've had various HP printers and nothing has compared for the great price.I highly recommend this printer for everyone. Good job Canon!I think my next toy will be a 5mp Canon digital camera. Timeto retire the 1.3mp even though I've never had a problemwith it, I just want movie options with it as well.
My father has one of these, and I rented one for a week through Avis on my last trip.It got things wrong a few too many times for me to love it. I can't tell you how many times it said "recalculating" as we were driving around lost in the Berkeley hills, so near and yet so far from our destination. I wanted to fling it out the window.To its credit, it was polite in our time of distress. You can change its voice, from Australian to American to British. And things always sound more dignified when coming from an English butler. His "recalculating" seemed to be gently chiding us for failing to heed his advice. "Really, sir, how long do you intend to persist with this folly?" "Well, Jeeves, as long as your directions STINK!"Search features for things like restaurants are limiting. Shouldn't there be a category or Starbucks or fast food?Hertz uses different technology (Navtech plus Magellan maybe?) which I remember working better.Try before you buy.
Lens is an apparent perfect condition. It works as well as I expected. However, the the NIKON box was well worn on the outside. On the inside, information with the warranty had a 2007 contest deadline.
I've turned to the digital age and run my home audio system through my digital (mp3) music library through a high quality soundcard. I wanted a 2.0 or 2.1 speaker system that would give me outstanding audio quality without breaking the bank. These speakers are INCREDIBLE. I've been a loyal fan of Cambridge Soundworks ever since I purchased the original Soundworks 2.1 speaker system 10 years ago. Since then I've owned the Microworks, Megaworks 210, and now this.Music is transparent and all details are heard with no loss of midrange frequencies. Bass is full (but not overpowering). Outstanding for both classical and rock music! These speakers will fill a medium sized room. If you need speakers for your small office/bedroom, don't get these.I have two gripes. The first is that there is only one input option (mini 1/8" plug). I wish I could use standard RCA input plugs or balanced plugs since I have a high quality soundcard. The second is that there is no crossover control for the subwoofer. Hopefully, CSW has tuned this baby to cross over at the optimum frequency when mated with the Newton 300 satellites. I would like to have a little more control over this issue.
Got this for Christmas last year. I played two records on it and then the belt drive system began to drag. It could not maintain a constant speed on either the 33 rpm or 78 rpm settings. This turntable is a peice of crap. It would be better to spend a little more and get something that will last more than a day.
I have a 5D mark II and the Canon EF 1.4x II and EF 2x III teleconverters but with the original Canon (or with the Tamron Pro ) we cannot have autofocus with a Canon EF 100-400. With this small converter we still have autofocus with the EF 100-400. So this is a layer very useful in the field once at home I haven't any problem to do the manual focus including with the EF 2x. In a safari for instance it is quite diferent. I recommend it is inexpensive and very useful. If you don't like you don't loose very much.
Installed in my Chevy dually's doors quite easily. Had to splice on new connectors and used self-tapping screws instead of provided harware. They sound very good.
I was looking forward to using the TomTom GO 300. All the reviews were above average for this unit.Out of the box, the GO is ready to rock. The beauty of it all is the detail (and accuracy) of the maps. There is a 1 GB SD card preloaded. No "downloading" of maps is required to use it. I found the street level maps to be better than the Garmin and Magellan maps.The POI's are a bit dated, but you will find this as common with all units. I did not like the fact that the POI's phone number is not part of the database. It is a great convenience I have come to expect from GPS devices.The Satellite acquisition was quite poor. It would take 3-8 minutes on average to establise a location. The antenna receiver is not flexible and points forward on the horizontal. Satellites are vertical. ON a hot start, warm start, cold start.... all the same results. Further, when driving- the signal was intermittently lost causing the directions to be changed to account for a "missed turn" that was not missed at all. This creates confusion for the driver and frustration for me.All-in-all, its a nice package. BUT- be aware, you may experience the same satellite acquisition issues. I returned the unit for the Garmin iQUE M5. The Garmin is a nice total package... The maps are not as accurate as TomTom, but the signal never fails me.
The quality of this unit far surpassed what I was expecting. It fit my 4Runner very nicely, looks great after installation, its very stout plastic and I don't have worries about it breaking.
This lens is very amazing. I love it a lot. The ability to drop to a 1.8 F stop is amazing simply allowing you to take pictures in most low light conditions. It also gives an amazing depth of field, giving a nice blurred background. There really isn't any complaint i have against this lens. Absolutely fantastic! I have the Nikon D5100 and this lens is awesome with it. Of course no Autofocus but who cares.
I made the decision to purchase this specific model router after reading the product reviews here on Amazon. Not just for the D-Link DIR 655, but also read reviews for other D-Link and competing wireless routers. At my time of purchase, the DIR 655 had the best reviews on Amazon.I needed a new wireless router to replace an older router that from time to time could not be "seen" by my notebook computers (using Wi-Fi). I have over the years found this to be a fairly common problem with wireless routers. I was also willing spend the extra dollars for an "N" router.The router has been in use now for over 6 months. The verdict: OUTSTANDING.Always works. Always can connect.I only have one regret: that the price has not come down so I can buy another for my office.
Buyer beware. The 640 X 480 pixel resolution of the still photos cannot be printed in an acceptable quality. I have been happy with the camcorder functions and the digital media is easy to work with but the poor still quality is a real problem for me.
I am very pleased with this case. I recently took it on its first trip and was pleased to find perfect-fit spaces for my Airport Express, iPod, and MagSafe...plus plenty more room for headphones and other items.The handles are covered in leather which makes them comfortable. The area your laptop goes into is heavily padded with thick foam which gives good peace of mind.I do wish it were leather instead of canvas, but you can't have everything.
I've used several different over-the-ear headphones over the years. This time, I thought I'd give Koss a try (I used to have Sony). They rarely stayed in my ear - there were runs where I had to put it back in every few minutes, something that rarely happened with Sony. The worst though is that after 4.5 months of regular use, the right ear no longer works. I'm going back to Sony.
I bought this Thermos for my son who is a welder on submarines. He has found this Thermos to be everything you would expect from this company. He says it kept his milk cold for his entire 10 hr. shift without pre-chilling it. He says it's a great, durable, and efficient product. He highly recommends it to anyone. It was worth the money.
I will complete my review later after more experience with this camera.For now, I just want to give everyone shopping for best price on cameras, including this one. If you see an advertised price lower than Amazon's, be advised you are likely going to get a refurbished, or worse my experience, they don't ship but call or email you days later to inform you the camera does not come with either a battery, charger, warranty or all three, then asks if you would like to purchase them. I cancelled order.Read the fine fine print carefully, and even then this didn't help me with a Brooklyn NY based company offering a new camera at a great price. Others posting here have had problems with Brooklyn based camera companies, so, be extra careful.Better yet, buy from Amazon and save yourself delay, headaches, and scams.
I wanted wireless headphones to listen to movies and play PS2 games when the kids went to bed. Let me set the record straight. These things work great. I was hesitent because of all the bad reviews. I ordered anyway. Boy was I glad I did. They work all throughout my house (3 diff. levels). Best performance is in the TV room, but they still allow roamimg to different rooms while listening to a movie. Sound quality and volume are both very good. They are plastic, but what isn't these days. With a little care they should last a long time. I use them w/ a 2.8ghz wireless PS2 controller, and have 3 900 mhzphones, as well as a 2.8ghz phone. I have no interference whatsoever. I have an home theater system that is better, but these allow me to crank-up the volume when the kids are sleeping.They are pricier then some, but I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for (normally). The instructions were sparse, but still easy to plug in and use without any problems. I have never tried any other wireless headphones, but do give these high marks. By the way, I am typing this with a wireless keyboard/mouse. I have no interest in this company, but am finally getting sick of reading horrible reviews on products that do not deserve it.
My order was delivered as promised. I am very satisfied with the whole process, from purchase - delivery and the quality of the product I purchased was perfect. Brand New POLK AUDIO RTi4Excellent sorround speaker!
According to Sima's technical assistance line, this product is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS VISTA. There is no fix, patch, etc.
This case is great. I just took it on two dives, and can't wait to go back for more. It is well designed, has good instructions (read them!), and works at any depth I would ever dive at. Pictures were clear, and all controls were easy to use. Money well spent.
I LOVE these headphones! I had a pair of pink for about a year (they were then stolen, probably because they're so cool!) and now I'm getting a pair of violet. As far as I'm concerned, the sound quality is pretty good, and certainly as good as you'll ever get for a pair that's less than $10. They are by far the most comfortable buds/clips/anything I've ever worn. Even when I'm dancing, they don't so much as shift or slip. And, well... they're pretty! The neon colors just push them over the edge for me. Definitely, DEFINITELY get these for yourself and everyone you know.
I love mine. It is great with my sony handicam. Really gives me a nice image, and adds so much more action to my vids. Especially in tight locations when I want to show more of the action. Or outdoor landscapes. It has great build quality. And a zoom through ability. Its lens is razor sharp through my video cameras entire zoom range except for the highest zoom in. Only the last 10 percent of the highest zoom, gets blurry. From the wide range and through most of the zoom it is great! Awesome for independant film makers using video or DV cams. Gives a nice 35mm quality - in that you can fit more on your screen. You will love it.
I found the optics on this range finder to be excellent but the rangefinder aspect was very poor for me. I never got an accurate reading on the golf course and sometimes it was off almost 100 yards. It may be that it was picking up other targets but that was not satisfactory for me. As a result I returned it.
it was a new product that I needed pretty quick but I thought it was a little expensive. Normally, I would pay less if I didn't need it so quickly!
Works as advertised.Performs well in low light. Price was good. Delivery was prompt. Works well with Skype. A longer USB cord would make it more versatile.
According to my wife, her only complaint is the push button on/off swith is in a dumb position and constantly accidentally gets shut off during regular use. Other than that annoying attribute, the quality of contsruction is excellent and the speed and quality of curls is excellent. Would have been 5 stars if not for the switch.
I have a Windows XP computer connected to a cable modem. I went crazy trying to install the D-Link wireless network kit with a 1000AP Access Point and two DWL-120 adaptors. The second computer, Windows 98, connects to the internet through the Windows XP machine. I hired someone else to install it. Finally he figured out that Norton Internet Security was breaking the D-Link network and now it works fine with Norton Internet Security turned off. I tried installing ZoneAlarm and that broke it also. So I've ordered a LinkSys hardware firewall to install between my cable modem and computer. I sent a technical support question to D-Link at some point by email and got no response.
I bought this to hook my computer up to a new flatscreen TV and it worked perfectly! I now have a 32" monitor and can just change input for when I want to watch a movie or tv.
This heatsink is a monster! Check your inside case dimensions before you order because this thing is big.Overall the install takes about a half hour to 45 min to complete depending on how hard it is to get your motherboard out. (You need to install a mounting bracket on the back of your motherboard, brackets are all incuded.) The instructions are a little hard to follow due to small type and black and white pictures. Once installed it greatly reduced the noise and temperature in my Thermaltake case. Works a little better than advertised in my opinion.
Simple and somewhat satisfying!PROSSatellite speakers are crisp and clear with little distortion.Subwoofer is adequate considering the size and 8 watts of total system power.Two inputs - one for your computer and one for your mp3/ipod/CD/PSP/DSi/whatever you want player.Volume control with Auxiliary in is tremendously handy. You will need this3.5mm Stereo Male To Male Cable 3 ft.in order to connect to this jack as a separate cable is not supplied.CONSIf you turn the subwoofer "volume" up above about 40%, you will get a fair amount of distortion depending upon music you are listening to.8 watts total power is not very powerful and in order to get respectable bass, you need wattage. Still, this is alright for a small studio or apartment.It would be nice is the second satellite speaker was not hardwired to the first so you add wire and separate them farther apart.NOTESI found that the volume knob on the subwoofer is really frequency adjustment knob that sweeps from about 40hz to 200hz. If you keep it on a lower setting, it significantly reduces any distortion that occurs when you turn the volume up.For the price, it is on par with the pack.
The Sharp VL-WD450U has a firewire port, but you need to go to the computer store to get the cable. I have a Mac with the iMovie editing software. Apple doesn't list the Sharp camera as one that is known to be compatible with the iMovie software. I plugged it in and it works fine.Also, the software that comes with the camera is PC Windows oriented, so I couldn't use it. But reading the still images onto your hard drive via a serial port is not a great idea anyway. I went down to the computer store and bought a nice little USB device that plugs into the keyboard USB port ... You insert the 8MB SmartMedia card into it and it acts like a floppy drive. Each image is a .jpg file. Just click on the image and it pops up on the screen.The camera is working fine so far. The 27X zoom is great. (Use a tripod) The only problem is finding a local source to buy a backup lithium battery. They don't sell them at the drug store or Wal-mart.
That's outright stupid, isn't it?
Bought this to create my own patch cables of non-standard lengths and with the exception of one small issue I had with my first cable, the cables are going strong and at gigabit speeds (everything I own in my house is business class).Not the easiest to work with at first because of the separator in Cat6 cables, but I got over that quick. Overall I like it, and would recommend this product.
With the population of Laptops computers these days it does make it seems like desktops will be put out of business cause you can't carry them around. Not to mention this one is not a flat panel. I still love this computer. It downloads fast. I burn cds and DVDs on my hardrive. The speakers play clear and loud. The mouse feels comfortable to move. Its also virius and pop up aid free.
I purchased this charger thinking it was cheap enough to give it a try without too much worry. I plugged it in for the first time and it started charging my iPhone 4. After a couple of minutes the phone beeped and when I looked at it, it wasn't charging any more. Assuming it was just a bad connection in the cigarette lighter, I looked at the charger and noticed that the red LED was still lit. Two seconds later smoke started coming out of the charger. It was fried. The good news is I'm not out too much money, and best of all, it didn't damage the iPhone.
I bought the package from DreamBargains. It works great and is an awesome deal. The vendor replies quickly to your emails. The only issue: The retractable USB cord does not fit on my iPod Nano 4th generation device. But it fits my brother's 3rd generation Nano. I guess the 4G version's slot is slightly smaller than the 3G version's slot. I really only wanted the travel charger so I wasn't upset. Everything else is fine.
Overall I am very pleased with this package. Setup and use were a breeze. However I then encountered that dreaded Vista bug with Live OnceCare. It affects copying of files and uploading of Photos. Bottom line, wait for a Vista SP.See post below.http://forums.microsoft.com/WindowsOneCare/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2266871&SiteID;=2&pageid;=0
I think this is definitly worth the money to play pretty good quality music directly and wirelessly from your computer. Only issue is a hum that plays when music turned up high, for the most part however plays great. You just plug it in and it works.
I just upgraded my webcam (logitech 5 yrs old) to this, the difference is day and night, quality is very good; Even during the night time the quality is much better than my day time logitech (5 yrs old) webcam. I am a very satistified customers, would recommend to anyone....
This is actually the first time I've every filled out a rating on a product. I'm usually too busy to take the time. But my experience with this printer was so poor, I felt it my duty to warn others. I have now purchased and returned 3 of them. So I know it's not me -- it's the printer. It prints visible lines through the pages (probably a misalighnment of the printer heads) and also prints off-center (prints the image too high on the page). I've tested the same files on the same computer with different printers and they all printed fine on the other printers. I desperately wanted the 1200 to work b/c of it's large ink reservoirs -- I print a lot and am tired of changing ink every day. After trying 3 different 1200s, and with the same negative issues with all, I have to assume that the product line overall is defective. STAY AWAY!
I bought this camera at B and H Photo on Wed, 7/6/05, so I've owned it for less than a week. This Canon 350D is a digital replacement for my N75. My family loves Nikon and during my search for a digital camera it was difficult passing over the Nikon D70, but only initially. The size, weight, and feel of the Rebel XT is comparable to my N75. I have small hands and found the D70/D50 and even other Canon SLRs to be too large and quite heavy. I am the sort of person who enjoys bringing my camera everywhere; toss it in a bag or backpack and go. The only real difference in weight now is very minimal, even with the battery pack.I haven't read the manual yet. The controls are pretty intuitive and fun to play around with. Connection to my PC is pretty simple. I'm not too excited with the Zoom browser software. I'm going to kill it and remove it from my pc soon. It's just a silly interface and I really prefer the simplicity of XP's Explore browser which is sufficient.This camera has a USB 2 connection which I don't have yet. I've taken about 200 photos the past 3 days in large format and upload time hasn't been an issue using my 1.0 USB ports. My USB 2.0 PC card will arrive soon and I am looking forward to seeing the difference in speed. I will update my review then.I bought the body and lens kit. I thought I might be annoyed with the lens since I'm used to 28-80, but I find that it's an easy move to 18-55. As for a true critique in the quality of this particular lens, I am not qualified for I am an amateur photographer/hobbyist. (...) I hope my experience helps someone with their decision in the pursuit of purchasing a digital SLR regardless whether this is the choice or not.----Update 8/8/05I had a month of shooting with this camer. I've taken over 600 shots all in large format without delay due to writing. I have a sandisk Ultra II 1Gb CF. A large percentage of these photos are images of people. There is no shutter delay; quick and responsive focusing to handle the most animated of my friends and even the family cat. I've had no problems shooting indoors in low lighting to a brifght sunny day outdoors. One thing: indoors the flash can be excessive and I tend to turn it off or go manual.Battery: Power is eaten up with viewfinder preview. I turn turn off that option.USB 2.0: NiceWith all of the reviews I've read about folks manipulating their images after using their d-SLRs I was pretty apprehensive, but I've had no need to do this. Simply learn the different settings that should be used in different environments.There continues to be complaints regarding the size of this camera being too small. Before making a purchase and finding disappointment, go to a photo/electronics store and test it out. Get a feel for the size, weight and positioning of the buttons.
.Bought this after buying anAntennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna, which was good, but didn't pull in a distant station I was interested in. So, with 4 times as many panels you would think it would be at least twice as good. Not so! The improvement was only about 10% to 20%.My antennas were all installed in an attic, which the manufacturer says will cut reception in half, but that shouldn't affect the percentage improvement.This antenna is supposed to be omni-directional, but that was not my experience. I find that I'm constantly adjusting it to get the stations I want. All of this may change for the better by the end of September, when the local transmitting tower will have been raised somewhat and the stations have completed tuning their broadcast patterns.This antenna is NOT amplified. To improve reception, buy theMotorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 Bi-Directional RF Amplifier. It's inexpensive, easy to install, and will significantly improve your signal.The assembly instructions, by the way, are close to worthless.Fortunately they include pictures. The order of assembly is very important, so follow the directions in the sequence illustrated.A much better antenna at half the price is thePaper Thin Leaf Indoor HDTV Antenna - Made in the USA!or the amplified versionLeaf Plus Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna.
The best portable am/fm radio I have ever owned; and I have owned many. Great sound and a build it rechargeable battery that has a long life.
Better product for less $$ and excellent quality. Returned the product from BestBuy as it was 50% more expensive and the cable did not look shielded. Needed the cable for daily work (telecommuting) without the hassle of wireless router.
Amazon sent me two, then stopped shipping because none worked. I've been waiting for my refund since mid-august.
For the money, this is a great home trimmer. It is light weight and easy to store. I am very pleased with my purchase.
Overall, this works great with my lab top. Only thing I don't like about is that in calculator mode, if you press clear (back arrow) button, the whole thing is cleared rather than one digit by one digit. A minor thing I also want to have is "00" button in lieu of "000" button, just because I am more familiar with using "00" button.
The audio cable is not long enough. The D-Sub port is a little far away from the audio out port on my Dell Latitude D600. Has to buy an audio extension cable.
I purchased this unit and installed in it my S10, I cannot believe the sound difference it made. Everything is crystal clear sounding and you have all the adjustments you need to tune it to your style of listening. I have 3 amplifiers running off of it and this thing just brought to life the sound quality I never had. I would recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade any stereo system. You can't beat the price and as for the results, outstanding. I can't say enough about it, I love it.
I recently purchased the 2720 when my Magellan Rodadmate 700 went on the fritz. (Turns out it was not really broken afterall, I had just stored it with something on top of the screen and it needed a day to recover). After a week of comparing the two, I returned the 2720.I am generally a big fan of Garmin products. Their handhelds and aviation units are world class. The main reason I bought the 700 two years ago was that at the time it was the only unit with a built in HDD. I was surprisingly pleased with it but now thought I would give the latest Garmin StreetPilot a shot. I find it to be a good unit with some innovative features such as the real time traffic update option. Still, it has some surprising shortcomings in the software realm.Lets start with the screen. The good news is that the resolution and readability in all conditions is outstanding. Definitely best in class. COmpletely visible in sunlight while the night mode is nice and easy on the eyes. The bad news is that it is physically a bit smaller than the Magellan. This would not be a big deal were it not for the fact that 1/4 of that smaller screen is taken up by a speed indicator and estimated time of arrival on the right side. This results in a map view that is MUCH smaller than that of the Roadmate. Look at the screenshots of the two units, you will see that the Rodamate displays its information using a semi-transparent overlay at top or bottom of the screen and then switches to a split screen as you approach a turn. Why Garmin wastes aquarter of the screen space is beyond me. Maybe if they had a BIG screen like the Lowrance units but they do not. This leads me to the next point, configurability.One of the strenghts of older Garmin units was that you could configure them in many different ways to your liking. This is not really the case with the StreetPilot. For example, on that right side of the screen it displays vehicle speed. Unless my speedometer is broken this is useless information and I would prefer to replace it with something like distance to destination. No such flexibility exists. FYI, the Magellan displays BOTH estimated time to destination and distance simultaneously.I will say that the spoken street names work well. Pronunciation is good, and prompts usually make sense. The Magellan 700 does not offer this and just tells you things like, "Right turn in .2 miles". The choice of routes and quality of maps is essentially equal. The 2720 does show more detail on the maps. Generally you will get routes that make sense although both units will sometimes send you on a less than optimal or logical course. In most cases they will bothget you there.The Magellan wins over the 2720 is in terms of the navigation menus itself. For example, the 2720 gives you a choice of fastest time or shortest time. Magellan offers these as well as "Least Use of Highways", "Most Use of Highways". You can configure the 2720 with similar preferences but you need to navigate through many menus to change these, and can not easily do so on a per trip basis. Even with the existing choices, on the Magellan I can select a destination with say "Fastest Time". If I do not like that route I hit "Back" and then canpick "shortest distance", two clicks total. On the 2720 I must go all the way back to reselecting my destination, then routing choice, a process of navigating multiple menus. On both units I can quickly switch screens from map to route listing (you will need to updgrade to the latest version of software on the Garmin to do this). But even here, the Garmin initially shows me ony the next 2-3 upcoming turns, I have to push another button to see the complete list, an extra and unnecessary step. The only interface plus for the Garmin is the inclusion of the remote.As mentioned, The 2720 is innovative in including the ability to add on real time traffic. This does requires purchase of an additional $200 module and a subscription fee after the first 15 months. It is a nice feature which Magellan should offer and which Garmin should build into the unit itself.. Do note that service only covers major roads in certain areas so value may vary.You will not be unhappy with the Garmin, I just happen to believe that the Roadmate is a better choice in terms of both simplicity out of the box and advanced features and configuration when you need them. As the top of the line unit, it really needs to offer much more than their less pricey units. It almost seems that Garmin decided to save money by using a common interface software on all their units. That is OK for someone who owns multiple Garmins. However, the buyer of their premium unit expects lots of bells, whistles, and configuration options not found on the lesser units. If you want a Garmin, you can get most of the features of the 2720 on their other models for less money.In my case I have returned the 2720. It is good but underwhelming. It just does not seem to offer enough over my 2 year old Magellan 700 let alone the newer 760 and 800 series. This conclusion having been reached after using them side by side for the past week.
This is a great product, it does everything I hoped it would. I use it 100% over my wireless network streaming videos, and it works perfect. I did use Tversity instead of the server that came with it because of other reviews but it plays all my videos I don't have to worry about what format they are in. Only problem I have had was with a camcorder recording that was 12 gigs in size, it made it to about 10gigs then froze but that's not surprissing.Fast foreword isn't fast but you can't expect it to be because it is streaming over a network so it can only go so fast. Remote works great, very easy to use, setup took about 10 minutes from opening the box to watching my first video. I would highly reccomend this to everyone who likes watching tv shows that they have downloaded, movies, music and sharing photos on a large screen.
The main reason I purchased this for around ~$570 was because1. the 20" size makes a noticable improvement over its 19" counterparts2. it's incredibly bright and sharp3. the resolution is much higher than its 19" counterparts (1600x1200) vs (1280x1024)Being a current CS Student at Stanford, I have this monitor hooked up to my laptop as a secondary display, the laptop running 1920x1200 WUXGA, and this being 1600x1200. The dual display, especially with the same vertical resolution, makes it really convenient to run applications and to have the option of draging them from one monitor to the other.
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I am new to GPS and have been hesitating buying a unit. The TomTom brand came recommended by a neighbor and by a taxi driver.I live in a major city. TomTom seems to have fairly accurate directions and street ID. The directions sometimes are not the most direct, but when I take the shorter route, the unit accurately recalculates the path. It also picks up signals very very well. The destination addresses are easy to enter into the unit while on the road (which was the biggest obstacle to buying a unit).' The battery is limited to not more than 2 hours. Otherwise, it needs to remain plugged into the cigarette lighter - a bit limiting when wanting to walk with the unit.' Also, beware of where you mount this unit. I mounted it on my windshield (below the rear view mirror, as instructed), and it falls off once every hour. Mounting it on the dashboard probably is better . . . it also won't fall as far.Overall, I am happy with my purchase. I think a smaller screen (less than the One XL) is useless, as my taxi driver was also explaining. However, the larger screen on the One XL is easy to read.Lastly, I do not understand why this unit does not have "speech to text". It does have "spoken instructions", which means you hear "turn left in 500 feet" as opposed to "turn left on Main Street". The speech to text is another $50 - $100 dollars, depending upon where you buy the unit.Still, I would recommend this unit to anyone.
Great economical MFC unit. Prints only in black and white but, that is all I need. If you are in need of color printing, this unit is not for you. It replaced a unit that I paid three times a much for and I could not be happier with its value or performance.
the sony mdr-xd200 are really cool headphones, are a little big, well it depends on your head size but that doesn't matter, the sound is really good, almost like a noise cancelling, the switch music/movie you can see the diference, the other day i was seeing a blu-ray movie in my laptop with the headphones and when i put it in movie mode i saw the diference the sound is more clear...there is only one little bad thing: the cord, it is like 3 feet more or less and you will need a rubber band or then you will have to carry with the cord and is annoying but in general they are my best headphones
This album has more style than most offered. The euro style cover and natural pages make it look more expensive than it is. I like to use these for old black and white photos of my family.The only thing that bothers me with the album is that some of the clear pockets on the pages don't lay smooth, there are ripples.
This case fits very well - nice and snug and because it's silicon it also doesn't slide around on surfaces, which is great!
I needed a USB to serial converter that would work with my Ubuntu 10.10 laptop. The TRENDnet came up with no software/driver installation needed on my part. It works without a glitch all day long.
I have yet to receive warranty. My boyfriend purchased the same camera and same warranty and he received his fine. So I guess its hit or miss.
works as advertised, in bright sunlight distance is very short, i the studio greater distance, but have to stand on the right of the camera otherwise lens blocks the sensor. Cannot beat for [...] bucks, works with 5D mark II shutter + movie and bulb function. Very small, clips to the strap.
This is a great travel gadget. It's very compact and thus easy to pack in your carry-on bag or backpack.
After buying a Sony MD player I was looking for a set of earbud's that would allow for the low volume of the unit. The Koss 'The Plug' works great. I even tried them out while I was using my noisy lawn mower. It not only drowns out the noise but it's an instant kill switch over the wife. Wow, I can even use them around the house. Oop, what's that honey?
I have a total of 5 computer systems: pentium 100, pentium 233, pentium II 300, amd 400 mhz, pentium 166. I tried this modem on all systems and it did not work. I have been working with computers for over 10 years, I tried to bring the modem back to the store but they said i coundent becaused it was opened!
Cables are like running water - no appreciation or complaint unless they don't work. This cable performs its job and is more affordable than many.
Pro's: portable, folds down small, lightweight, fits iPad with a case on, many options for angling iPadCon's: cheaply made plastic, rubber pads come off easy, collapses if a small amount of force from tapping/touching the iPad, at certain angles in portrait mode the charge cord either won't fit comfortably or is bent too much, overpricedBased on the cons mentioned, I'm looking for another stand that is more sturdy so I can tap/touch the iPad screen without worry of collapse and so I can comfortably charge my iPad in either landscape or portraight mode without fear that the cord will crimp. Other than for travel, I wouldn't recommend this poorly designed and manufactured stand.
This was the biggest waste of money. It doesn't work. Or, better yet , the only thing that works is the Red LED light. I followed all the instructions and retried them 5 times, when I press the play button , all I have is DEAD SILENCE! Don't waste your money on this item, I can't believe I had faith in this item and wasted my money on it.
I can't believe that this CD Player was made by JVC. It's incredible. When I thought of JVC, I always thought a cheap brand that is made to hold you 'til you got something better. This CD Player proved me wrong. My Sony had broken and I decided to buy this one to hold me. I still have this CD Player, and it's the best one I have bought yet. It has Anti-Skip, and some really really nice, long lasting headphones. If you're looking for a great CD Player for a great price, get this one. It's so much better than anything out there right now.
If you look up &quot;canon&quot; and &quot;flashing h&quot; in a search engine, you'll see what you'll get if you buy this camera. Canon knew there was a problem and put the cameras on the market anyway. Huge rip-off and a waste of my $90. I WILL NEVER BUY A CANON PRODUCT AGAIN.
Aunque el producto calza bien dentro de la caja del tablero porque las gu&iacute;as de los tornillos coinciden exactamente, tuve un gran problema que fue que el el adaptador de CD comprado, no entraba en el marco de las ventanillas del aire acondicionado ya que dicho marco es m&aacute;s peque&ntilde;o que el mismo adaptador. Por ello tuve que desgastar parte del marco del adaptador con una dremel e irlo probando hasta que calzaron ambos marcos. Puse una fotograf&iacute;a para que vean c&oacute;mo qued&oacute; el trabajo. Este comentario lo coloco para que los que posean Corolla del a&ntilde;o 2005 (como el m&iacute;o) adquirido en Venezuela, est&eacute;n pendientes de este gran detalle y no los tome por sorpresa.
i do recomend it to people and dont look on the big side look on the small side looks kinda far but not that much
When I first saw the price of this cable vs. what I was seeing in the store, I was convinced that there was something missing from this product. I have used this cable two connect both an XBOX 360 and a DVR to two different televisions. It provides a great quality image at 1080p and 720p. I did not find the cable to be loose at the connections or flimsy in any way. This cable flat out does the job at a fraction of what you would pay in the store.
Works great once you figure out the setup. You have to be careful of product version. The last one comes with ethernet connection which is great for direct configuration. Mine, was not the last version so I had to figure out how to make an firmware upgrade through wirless network. Took me days.
The Pure Digital Point and Shoot digital camcorder is the easiest camera I've used since the old days of Kodak box cameras. Results are excellent and the camera is virtually foolproof. Even my wife, who is technologically challenged, has made excellent vidoes with this compact jewel. We are looking forward to using it on an Alaska cruise in September. The only drawback, so far, is the warning not to use rechargeable batteries. It seems the same AA batteries I use in my digital still camera should function just as well in this camcorder. I would also like to be able to insert a larger capacity chip for more than 30 minutes recording time.
The sound quality of the clip is ok regarding its price. But it hurts my ear like real bad. I didnot like its design and its heavy too. Would not buy it again.
I purchased this product because we are in transition from desk tops to laptops and I wanted the get rid of the ethernet cable running through my home. I received the product quickly and set up went smoothly. Very pleased.
I ordered the Opteka X-Large Pro Aluminum Hard Case because of the good reviews I read and was sent another case that I couldn't find any reviews on. "...our shipping department made a mistake and we will take care of the exchange ASAP." I never received the case I ordered so I have no information on the quality of this case. I EVENTUALLY... received a refund for the returned case and reimbursed the postage fee for the return.
I spent an hour on the phone with tech support for this piece of junk. They told me that it doesn't communicate correctly with many cable modems, including my 3com modem from RCN. Go with something else!!
I just purchased the Magellan Maestro 4000 GPS, which I found refurbished, with everything included that a new one would have, for one third of the price. I found it very easy to operate, and very helpful on a recent trip from Portland to Eureka and back. I also use it for my work assignments, as I am sent to various different locations every week. I am now using less paper and ink for printing google maps. I also found a good deal on amazon for the GPS Nav-Pack -WEIGHTED Dash Mount Carrying Case- which is great. I hesitated to permantently mount the unit to my dash, and this "Nav-Pack" sits solidly on the dash, and can be stashed out of site in the padded case in seconds. I am very happy with both of these purchases, and highly recommend them.
My experience with this product was bad. The first time that uses damage the motor. I do not recommend it to anybody. I lost my money with this purchase.
Greetings,My old TEAC SL-D80R(ed) was damaged years ago in a thunderstorm power surge. The CD section no longer worked. Since then I have located and pounced on three replacement units.Why? The sound quality for the size of the radio simply cannot be matched by any other unit. The overall sound and bass is TEAC "solid". It just sounds as good as it looks. But why three? Well, if another storm takes out another unit, I still have backup. The thought of losing such a fine looking and remarkably sounding radio/CD player forever is just unthinkable!With two in black and one in red, I am still scouting for one in jade. What can I say? I am hooked.
This product works great. Everything fits nicely, and yet the pack is not huge. A bit cramped if you include a large speed light along with 2 lenses and charging stuff. All in all I'm happy with my choice.
I've been using these for about a year and they work very well, in my experience lasting for several months. They improve the feel of the screen, but I haven't noticed that they improve visibility...on the other hand they don't seem to degrade it either.In my case they have not damaged the screen in any way, they remove very cleanly so you can use a new sheet.They take practice to apply, and each of us will figure out our own technique. It's important to clean the screen first, and do the application in a lint free environment like a bathroom as opposed to your computer desk.Don't panic when you see some bubbles after the application, they will go away by themselves in a few days...but you really should try to get most of them eliminated during the application process if possible.I'm very satisfied with the product, all things considered.
First, the things I love about this stereo...1-it's compact--I haven't found many cd players that have thissmall of a footprint2-it's good looking--none of those neon colors and roboticdesigns that seem to be in vogue with stereos where they looklike they're ready to launch to jupiter3-the sound is terrific--clear and loud. it carries wellthrough the room, sounding like it's coming from a muchbigger source.I liked it so much, I bought a second one for my kitchen...and then...the first one started wigging out. it no longer acknowledges any cds I put in it. it will scan the disc, the disc will spin, and then it will shut down, thus, also shutting down my dreams of hearing music in every room in my house. *sigh*.also, aside from this teeny tiny problem that the d--- thing doesn't play cds, it's tough to use. I've never figured out how to really program the alarms. and I've been entertained many a morning watching my groggy husband try to turn the alarms off in at 6 a.m. (mind you, they were supposed to go off.) we're still confused by it, and we've used it almost every day for a couple of years.Still, when it works, it's a terrific little unit. if it were more reliable, I'd put one in my bathroom, one in my studio, one in the office...*pout*I wish someone else would make a half-decent cd clock radio.
Canon CanoScan LiDE 25 Color Image Scanner (0307B001)I was very satisfied with my purchase of this item. The price was good and I received it in a timely manner. The service I received was excellent, and I will purchase more items in the future.Sincerley,Robert Yeaw
One SIMM DOA. I had to send it back RMA to Corsair, on my dime, and then it's like 3 weeks to get new.
I have had this camera for almost a week now, and am very pleased with it. The size is nice, the controls are intuitive, and the picture quality is quite good. The price-to-feature ratio is excellent. As anyone who has done some comparative shopping will know, it is very easy to spend a lot more than [amt] on a digital camera which may either do more than you need or be difficult to learn to use. This is a more than acceptable entry-level digital camera which should satisfy the vast majority of us who are point-and-shoot users.Having said this, there are two points buyers should be aware of:1. If you are running Windows XP, the software included with the camera will not work, and you will need to download a new program from fujifilm.com. The size of the update is large (>10 MB), so if you use anything other than broadband be prepared for an all-night download session.2. First-time digit camera buyers should be aware that there are a lot of hidden costs involved in making the jump from film to pixels. Aside from the purchase price of the camera, be prepared to buy a larger memory card for the camera (this model includes a 16 MB card which is better than what you usually get but not as big as you need), extra rechargeable batteries and a charger, a photo-quality printer, and photo paper for printing your pictures. All said, the "total" cost of this camera with everything you need will be about [price].
It works great, basically plug and play, I now have all my DVR's, DVD players etc. hidden in my cabinet. This was by far the simplest and cheapest option, especially since this works with my ATT Uverse box which a lot of similar products aren't compatible with. Customer service was great too, I called before I bought it and they were very helpful and easy to reach. I don't see why I would need to spend more.
I like to play around attempting to repair non operational electronic equipment so I obtained a computer power supply that was not operating. I had nothing to test the output of the faulty item so I looked around for something to perform this test, the Coolmax 24PIN Power Supply Tester was available from Amazon so this was duly ordered from them. Upon receipt of the tester the power supply was immediately put to use and no output from the supply showed on the tester, the power supply was checked out and the faulty capacitors replaced and power supply was again checked with the tester and behold all the plugs now show the correct voltage. I now check all power supplies when there is a problem sometimes only on one plug but the tester finds the faults. I would not be without it and would recommend these testers to anyone who works on repairing computers.John WestonGeelong --- Australia
Works wonderfully! Bought this for an old laptop that didn't have built-in wi-fi. Popped it in and worked right out of the package. Great price from Amazon!
i host a radio bicycling show, and travel to--and participate in--bicycle races year 'round, and need an audio recording device that will allow me to capture, with NPR quality, both conversations and ambient sounds to recreate the atmosphere of the event or the person which is the subject of the recording.this little wonder does it all.i'm relatively new to the radio business, but with my olympus ws-331m and acessories, i come across like a seasoned professional. with its 2GB flash drive of memory and storage, it is touted to have up to 550+ hours of mono capacity. with my stereo microphone, the "lowest" quality setting provides 72 hours of recording memory in a quality high-enough for our state-of-the-art station's studio. i can't say enough about this little thing. and it's the size of maybe three cigarettes.AMAZING!i also bought the telephone conversation recording microphone set-up, and with the stereo earplugs as monitors and non-olympus microphone, i have a recording studio in a pouch. it has worked well in all the conditions i've encountered thus far, although the little built-in stereo microphones had trouble with the 50+ mph winds at a late-october cyclocross race [the hand-held microphone with noise filter took care of that]. i look forward to using it at the national championships in mid-december; i'm certain it will stand up to the certain arctic condtions that historically prevail.i pity the fool who gets something OTHER than this olympus ws-331m.
Great cost and availability. Was always told that if I wanted more memory, it was better to just buy a another camera.I am very happy! 3rd the price and 6 times the memory.
I think this is an amazing device! I always hand my mom a walkie talkie when I go outside. I am intrested in technology, weather, and communication and 11 year old Andrew finally found the PERFECT tool! First of all, it's not only a walkie-talkie, but also contains a built in NOAA Weather Radio and channel scanner. In the Menu, there's about 8 different features including: -Channel, -Channel #2, -'Vox' (Voice Activated, Sensitivity Level from 1 - 5 included), -DW (Dual Watch Mode to monitor more than one channel), -RB Tone (Roger Beep Tone, activates a tone whenever PTT talk button is released), -BB tone (Beep tone for every button pressed besides PTT and Monitor), -5 ring calls, and -Lo, Hi signal choice. Some other amazing features are Channel Scanner to scan every channel in a 5-mile range, a built in NOAA Weather Radio with optinal alert feature (great for hiking or sailing) and emergency mode. I take it everywhere. It's like a portable weather radio and channel scanner at the size of a cell phone!This is truly THE walkie talkie!!!
My ears are too tender for normal earbuds or any other variation I have tried. These are soft, comfortable, and the only alternative for me. Hooray! They've rescued my iPod from disuse.
I've Had Many Good Subwoofers Over The Years,but Never Any Like These 2 505's. They Are So Much Better And At A Very Good Price. They Look Beautiful And Sounds Even Better. George
I wanted a basic memo voice recorder to give as a gift. This was the cheapest one I could find that had a decent amount of features. But, it somewhat shows how cheap it is...The size of this recorder (according to the specs) appears to be about the same as other competing units, but it is actually a little bigger than it should be. If it was about an inch shorter, it would fit better in your hand. The recording quality is a little scratchy, but my main complaint is that it doesn't play loud enough to hear it without turning up the volume so much that its audio quality is very scratchy.Another problem is it makes clicking sounds through the speaker when buttons are pressed or options are changed. I would only recommend this recorder for very limited voice memo activities and when you are looking for a cheaper device.
Canon is the way to go, like it or not they make the best cameras out there. Some reviewers on this site and others say you cannot take long exposure (night, flowing streams, etc) pictures with this camera. Please read the advanced manual not just the basic. Yes this camera comes with 2 manuals. In manual mode you can indeed control the shutter speed, all the way up to 15 seconds!As for the battery life, it's outrageous! I've taken up to 450 pictures on one charge and that's using the LCD at times. I don't know how they did it, but the battery life is miles above the rest.The final thing I love about this camera is the stainless steel construction. My last camera was plastic and just didn't hold up. You can tell this camera could survive a drop, not that I'll be testing that theory, I baby this camera. I can tell it will be with me for the next 5 years at least.
sound quality is excellent, the best low budget earbuds you can find out there
I hate to say this about an Epson product, but this printer sucks. I bought three of these: one at home and two at work. The first clog was after one week, and between the three they all had major clogs within two weeks. It cost a lot to run their cleaning cycles. I bought third party ink at about 1/3 the cost, and these cartridges actually worked better! Within three months all three printers were useless. I do have an old 740 and two (even way older) 400's that are still working great! Never a problem from the old printers!
Perfectly good basic computer tool kit. I've been using a Belkin tool kit just like this one for years, then bought a no-name brand one for my girlfriend, only to have one of the screwdrivers break from normal use after like a week of owning it. Then I bought her one of these, and it's worked very well.Highly recommended. If you're thinking of saving money on a kit that's just a few dollars cheaper, you're much better off paying for the higher quality you'll find in this kit.
I am not a professional by any means which is why I purchased this lens. I have a Pentax K-x with the 55mm lens that came with it. The original lens seemed very cheap and I wanted something that allowed me to shoot a greater distances without taking out a second mortgage to pay for it. I read some of the reviews on this lens and It seemed a good fit for my application (amateur photographer with entry-level DSLR). I waited to buy to find the best price and ended up paying $290 for the lens form Amazon. I then mailed in the rebate form and saved another $100 paying a total of $190 for this lens. I don't think I could find a better lens for that price.I don't know if this lens actually make a difference, but it seems to shoot continuously faster than the standard 55mm that came with the camera. The picture quality seems excellent to me (remember I am an amateur), and the build quality seems sturdy. The only thing That could be better is the lock to keep the lens from extending when pointed down. I have had no issues with it but it just seems flimsy. Also when the lens is extended to zoom and is not perfectly parallel to the ground it is much hard to retract. Not having much experience with other lenses this seems like a build quality issue that may not be present on higher priced lenses. I don't know this for a fact, maybe it is common to all lenses.Overall I am extremely pleased with the features and quality of this lens for the $190 I paid for it. I would not hesitate to purchase other Tamron products in the future.
The ipod mini has a lot going for it. If your not looking to carry your whole cd collection with you, the mini is the way to go. It's light and compact and makes carrying a substantial amount of music with you easy.The whole ipod line blows other mp3 players away. No one has yet to match the capacity of the ipod. Apple has a big win with the mini for those of us who are satisfied with &quot;only&quot; 1000 songs in our pocket.
Makes any 50 MM /prime into a great portrait lens. Saves a bunch of time editing out hickies, defects on the subject area, but enhances the portrait. It is better than Photoshop...lolI use it on a Nikkor 50 MM 1:1/4 D. But it will work with any 50 MM lens.
I am more than pleased with this product. I also own the RS120 headphones and the RS130's are far superior and worth the price difference.
I already used a spare Digipower battery in my Panasonic FZ18, and when I got my new Olympus camera I naturally remembered the brand. I carry three batteries -- two original Olympus and this one --, the logic being: one in the camera, one fully charged spare and one charging. I use all three indiscriminately and see no difference in battery life between the brands, They all last around 800 photos, depending on how long the camera is powered and what energy-draining resources (such as viewing photos in-camera and using Live View) are used. And they all charge well and quickly in the Olympus original charger and in my spare travel charger (Accessory Power, bought in Amazon). So maybe I was lucky, comparing my experience with that of the two users who had problems, but my previous usage of batteries by this brand has shown me they are reliable.
This does work with OSX and Apple computers. I wasn't able to find documented support of Apple computers anywhere online but purchased anyway and crossed my fingers. This particular model is PS2 only (there is a USB version sold) but it works flawlessly with a Adesso PS2-USB adaptor also sold by Amazon.
This is the first negative view I have written. Normally I am very positive and give companies the benefit of the doubt. However, I have very little positive to say about dealing with Lite-on. The original and replacement products were both unreliable. The pleasant voice at customer service said what I wanted to hear, but no action resulted. When they finally sent me a replacement machine it didn't work correctly either. On that replacement box I noticed a sticker that said "Non-saleable. Product defective." It went on to state how it had been returned because it wasn't working. I would NEVER buy one of their products again.
This thing works as a charm. It gives my RebelXT/350D more body so it is easier to keep it steady. Vertical controls are nice too. Don't think I will ever take it off again!
The Sony XL-2200 works just fine, and it got to my home very fast. For the price its quite the bargain at $85 because the one at TV repair shops is upwards of $130!! So all in all, I am a satisfied customer.
I, like another reviewer, got mine at Big Lots for $13. But, mine has been perfect. It works on ALL, I mean ALL surfaces. It amazes me because it works on high pile carpet, microfiber couch arm, skin, etc. I've had absolutely no problems with mine except that the logo is wearing off because of how much we use it. The USB dongle is on the large size but not bigger than a small USB jump drive.The size of the unit is great and fits in small hands. If you have large hands you won't like this. My 3yr old daughter can use this mouse without problems.I really like the "squishy" sides which make gripping the mouse very comfortable.Remember most people post on the internet when they have bad experiences with things. I ran across this because I was going to order a 2nd one but it's still cheaper at Big Lots. I wasn't going to write a review until I saw how bad of reviews this was getting. It really is a great product that is priced correctly on Amazon or at Big Lots.It's a better mouse than my wireless mouse that came with my $100 Wireless Microsoft Keyboard/Mouse combo.edit:I forgot to mention that the mouse does have an auto shutoff mode which is pretty good. It shuts off with about 1-2 minutes of inactivity. I find this very effective at saving the batteries. Also, this mouse really isn't heavy. The only reason it seems heavy is because of the two batteries it takes. The bottom line is it's not heavier than the 2 other wireless mice I have at work and at home.
This adapter is built well, and is a breeze to install. I haven't used the iPod connection only the RCA inputs. Quality is good although audio level is pretty low. Not a deal breaker just something to know up front; overall I'm very happy with the device.
Great little drive, but as noted in the title, the transfer rates are a bit slow. I got this free with 50 pepsi points, and it's amazing how I paid $50 for a GB in 2005 while I got this free for drinking a few cases of pop.
the printer is working fine once i got it installed it did not come with drivers and we had some issues getting it up and running with the universal HP Driver..
First I'd just like to say I'm 14, I've already worked at an ISP and a school fixing and troubleshooting computers. I just finished reading Maximum Security about a week ago and thought it deserved a good review. M.S. gave a detailed description of how intruders could get into your network,and how to stop them. It also gave you a library of info. on the programs and resources hackers use and a brief history of networking and the internet. So overall, Maximum Security was great and I think it should be read by every admin of a network or web site. ~Brett
The product was fine and the vendor was fast to ship with great response.The product description is wrong though. The item is a 20 pack instead of a 100 pack
I think I've seen every bag on the internet this year having purchased a camcorder(sony dcr-dvd403) and a camera (canon powershot sd30) that both needed cases.I purchased the Case Logic Camcorder Waist Pack strictly for the camcorder and mostly because of its fanny pack type design. What I've found is it is just the right size for the camcorder and it's accessories. The bag can be carried, shouldered, or belted to the waist. It is slightly bigger than a typical fanny pack, but just small enough to be considered convenient. The waist belt is permenantly attached but folds nicely out of the way should you not need it and comes back easily should you do. The shoulder strap is removable by clips and folds nicely out of the way. I have it tucked into the small compartment directly under the handle (nice).The main compartment has an adjustable divider and is a perfect fit for the 2.3" wide dcr-dvd403. Then adjust the divider and the camcorder is snug. The remainder of the main compartment leaves plenty of room for a digital camera, but mine holds a spare battery and a wide angle lens with room to spare if needed.The expandable pocket off the main holds my a/v cable, adaptable car charger, sevral blank discs, lens cloth, and remote.I don't think I could be happier. This case met my smaller size preference so I can take it anywhere without looking like a geek by carrying around a large cumbersome bag. It has just enough room so if we were in say...Disney, this case would be all I'd need to carry around with me while being convenient to carry and get into.
This lens is great on crop bodies. It replaced my Tokina 11-16, which I admit did have slight sharper images. I shoot low-light city shots a lot, and this lens just kills it with flaring. I never have seen flaring on this lens, except when I point it directly at the sun. I also like that this lens uses the popular 77mm threads on front, which really makes it handy with filters. My only compliant is that I wish this lens was a bit tougher in construction like my 17-40L. Other than that, this lens is absolutely amazing.
Delivery was a couple days early.No problems with initial dvd burns. No coasters yet.This was my first time using dual layers disks. Will definitely purchase these again...
I have Apple iPOD 40 GB, but the features which Samsung YH-J70SB provides is amazing. Apple iPOD does not come any close to this MP3 player model.I always want a tool which can provide me FM radio, MP3 Player, Watch moives, Store data on the tool, watch photos, calander, clock, etc....One cannot find all these features in any MP3 players availabe in the market.I would give rating of 5 out 5. As feature wise and sound qualtiy wise it is 'THE' product to have.- Ninaad Mehta
Got this product about a month ago, has been working flawlessly since. No errors or malfunctions, beyond occasional freezes on certain videos (which would be expected with the wide range of video codecs out there -- fault of the file not the device). The headphones that come with it work great, nice volume... And the video is probably my most favorite area of the player. Being virtually unrestricted in what types of videos you put on the player (as opposed to the iPod) makes video transfers a lot easier, and the screen has bright, amazing colors. Hooking it up to a TV is a sinch, and the player supports video resolutions higher than the screen itself so that when the signal is output NTSC to a tv (640x480) It looks crystal clear. It's like having a mini portable dvd player with me. Very good purchase, and for the price, i would highly suggest it.
The seller and the price were great. But it does not work at all for us, even on a brand new television. We live in a forested subdivision 30 miles north of Houston, which probably accounts for much of the problem. Some days I can get one channel for a few seconds, although it keeps flashing on and off. Mostly I just get a blue screen with a "No Signal" message. At least I did not waste too much money to try it. Since we canceled cable (the reason for buying the antenna) we are now watching all our old movie DVDs and VCR tapes, and reading. Thinking about maybe Netflix.
This is the third flip video purchased this year. All recipients are thrilled with the clarity of the video and the quality of the sound.
This antenna came in a lot of pieces but was pretty straight forward to assemble,i had it put together and on the pole in a matter of 15 minutes, pointing it however took all day. I have an older Sanyo with a built in digital receiver "without a signal meter" which meant i had to go outside and turn the antenna and climb down from the roof and scan for channels more times than i care to type in my review. by a stroke of luck i got it to locate three towers bringing in six channels.. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend buying a signal strength finder/meter if you don't have one built in to your television.. (Oh i forgot) i live in a rule area about 73 miles away from the towers i was able to receive without any booster or amp and i have it mounted on a second story roof roughly 30 or so feet off the ground.
The UPS is easy to set up and install and seems reliable. It has already bridged several short power outages, supporting uninterrupted service.
I had earlier written a positive review of this. I owned one that I used all the the time, and it was great, other than being easily breakable. When that one broke I ordered two more. The two new ones are unusable. I am using it with the same phone, and they look the same, but everyone complains of the sound quality when I try to use it. I'm not sure if something changed in the production of these, but this model here is no good. Everyone says I sound like I'm in a tunnel, and everyone is much happier when I take the headset off. I would avoid this product.
This keyboard is poorly made and loses its initial usability quite quickly. The keys soon start jamming if not hit straight, and the backspace key is shrunk to a single square so I actually have to look for it. Had I known this, I definitely would NOT have bought it.I'm going back to a 10+ year old keyboard that's beige and heavy, but types beautifully. It was made well to begin with, and that's the entire point of a keyboard.
For the price these are great quality. You need to get sleeves or something though to keep them from scratching after you burn them.
I have had this camera for 4 months now and love it. The quality of the video is superb with the Carl Zeiss lens and the super steady shot. The size is smaller than most digital still cameras. I have two complaints. One, when shooting video in low light situations the camera does not have night shot so you can barely see the subject. Second, Sony only sells tapes that lasts for one hour.
I've read a lot of reviews about this particular product and ive read that many people have problems transfering pictures into their computer. Although i found that aspect to be quite simple the real weakness of this camera is the flash. This camera is virtually useless at night. Unless the place is well lit at night you can forget about taking pictures. During the day it takes pictures pretty well. The macto feature of this camera is also pretty good.
I have lots of records and also audio books on cassette. Now I have a device to put them on CD's. I'm talking 3 floor to ceiling racks of books on tape. This unit has saved me thousands of dollars for replacements. The recorded CD's sound good for audio books. The unit looks good on my table too!
This is a good little recorder that seems to do everything it claims. But the best part is that it works with Macs. No hassle, just plug in and transfer files from recorder to computer. Easy.
sound quality is O.k. but the standard headphones that came with my mp3 sounded better. I purchased these solely for the retractable cord.They broke in 2 months. And I don't know how either; They just went 'clik' and that was it.However; these are sooo cheap and convenient for me that I will purchase another pair.
Maybe it is just a glitch in my player, but I've never used it because it doesn't work properly. I now have a player that I really can't do anything with and Visual Land Inc. does not appear to want to refund my money. They have sent a replacement, but it is not working either. Proceed with caution in buying this player.
I purchased the 15GB iPod this week (June 9, 2003) to run with my Win2000 machine. I was almost convinced by messages on this board that the iPod wouldn't work very well with Windows. That could not be any farther from the truth.1. I opened my iPod at 11AM. The install of iPod and download of all my music was complete by 1PM. No kidding. Granted I don't have Gigs of music but I was pretty impressed that iPod plugged into the firewire port and began working without errors. The transfer speed was outstanding (5Mg is less than 10 seconds).2. Musicmatch worked seamlessly with Win and iPod. I drug my music library to the portable device window and the download began. No problems what so ever.3. The firewire port DOES allow the iPod to charge when it's plugged into to my PC. Don't mess around with the USB connection! Someone claimed you had to buy some upgraded Firewire card but I purchased a cheap PCI firewire card and its works great.4. Apple installs a utility to dock and undock the iPod from the PC. Works like a charm every time.Maybe I'm the lucky one here but I can't say enough good things about the iPod. My recommendation is to purchase this tool and then trade in your PC for an iMac, that's my next big purchase.
these work so good every body i show them to love them. the only question i have is:How the heck do they work? no matter how good or bad your vision is everything is in focus!
I have the fuji 40i digital camera with mp3 player built in and movie camera with sound feature also. What a super camera, so small. But I found after loading my mp3's and taking my movies, I had no memory left for pics. (fuji comes with a 16meg card) So I read the reviews on Amazon and noticed people said the Viking cards worked on the fuji cameras. (fuji needs a special ID memory smartcard for audio) So I purchased my Viking 64 meg smartcard from Amazon and I'm thrilled. According to what I have read , this is the maximum card you can use with this camera. Everything works. I can now take 51 pics in the 2400x1800 mode while holding my favorite mp3's and movie in the camera. Life is beautiful! Super price (can you believe the drop in smart card pricing?) Thank you ,Amazon and Viking!
This product has a slim profile and works great with our Samsung 42" LCD TV. It is mounted to one stud using some really good screws. The best part is that it cost 1/3 as much as the mounts offered at Best Buy/Circuit City/etc. We used the plastic wire holders that are made for a desk to put the wires into the wall and not have a exposed hole.
My wife &amp; I love our DVD. Really impressed with the improved picture &amp; sound quality. We have a big screen TV with surround sound. It is just like being at the movies! Glad we got the 2715 because of the 5 CD carousel. No problem with skipping as some of the other reviews mention. We would highly recommend the Toshiba 2715 to everyone.Larry &amp; Carole
Same as some other customers i originally bought Tarantula and exchanged it for this one two days later. Tarantula might have more features but unless you are used to a laptop keyboard feel, Reclusa by far outbids it in comfort. The moment i hit a button on this beast i knew that im keeping it, words cant describe how soft and easy to press they are. Im a hard core gamer, I have tried every major gaming keyboard out there and besides the fact that Reclusa is a little shy on features it is still one of the best gaming keyboards in my point of view.P.S It feels like a brand new Mercedes-Benz without navigation system.
This is just incredibly small! I upgraded (or downgraded, depending on how you look at it) from a 4th Gen. 20GB iPod and the first thing that pleased me was that I can easily carry this in my pocket. Very easily; I can even keep my cell phone and iPod in the same pocket without squeezing either one in. As for features, this is my first color screen iPod, so I liked the color display along with the album art. You can keep photos also, but the screen is awfully tiny to really view them comfortably. The case I'm using with my iPod is the Agent 18 shield, which is basically a clear plastic shell that encases the iPod. It's one of the cheapest cases you can buy, but it works very well. I would recommend that, as iPods (especially the BLACK ones) are prone to scratching. My only BIG complaint as a long-time iPod user is that Apple no longer supplies the AC adapter as standard; it's a $29 addition. I didn't mind Apple ditching the remote and dock as standard accessories earlier, but I wish they didn't ditch the AC adapter as well. It would be better to have included the adapter instead of the cheap worthless "case". Overall, it's a very functional iPod. Now I'm waiting for Apple to come out with a video iPod that runs on flash memory instead of a hard drive; that certainly will be my next iPod after this one.
0) Value for money. (Important to me)1) It is an excellent DSLR "LIKE" camera, but it is not a DSLR. So there is some noise at ISO 400 and above, expect this.2) Very solid build quality and ergonomics is very good.3) Nice list of features with superb 12x optical zoom.4) Effective image stabilization (Mega OIS).5) Bright, clear, high resolution LCD and excellent EVF.6) Super useful Extended Zoom with no lose in image quality.7) Able to use filters and lens right out of the box. It includes 52mm adapter or you can buy Panasonic DMW-LA2 for 55mm filters and lens.8) Movie mode in Quick Time format, 30 sec (VGA, 30 FPS) uses about 15 MB.9) It supports SDHC.10) Did I mention superb value for money?
I installed it as laid out in the instructions. It worked for 1 week then when I unplugged it and tried to plug it back in my computer would freeze. I shut off the Windows Zero config utility and just run it off of the software, no luck. I tried to uninstall the software and reinstall it but it kept telling me I couldn't because the driver was already installed. I tried to run it off the Windows software, no luck. I even tried to use system restore and go back before I installed it to reinstall the software but got the same message. I quit.
I HAVE HAD DIGITAL CABLE FOR A WHILE NOW. THE REASON FOR THE SWITCH WAS STRICTLY PRICE. IT SEEMS EVERY YEAR CABLE RAISES THE PRICE JUST LIKE CLOCKWORK AND I GOT TIRED OF IT. THE SATELLITE IS PRETTY COOL. FIRST ALL OF THE CHANNELS ARE DIGITAL AS COMPARED TO MY OLD CABLE WITCH IS HALF DIGITAL AND HALF ANALOG.MY ONE BIG DRAWBACK IS THE FACT THAT RAIN AND SNOW KNOCK IT OUT SO EASILY. IT DOESNT TAKE A STORM AT ITS PEAK TO KNOCK IT OUT,IT JUST TAKES A MODERATE RAIN STORM. AND WHEN THEY GO THEY ARE GONE(MY SIGNAL STRENGTH IS 85 OR SO...). WITH ALL THE CHANNELS KNOCKED OUT YOU HAVE TO RELY ON YOU OUSIDE ROOFTOP ANTENNA TO WATCH TV AND THATS PRETTY DRAB BECAUSE THERE IS ONLY FOUR CHOICES OR SO. WHY THE DISH IS SO VERNERABLE TO RAIN FADE IS ODD. IT DOESNT HAPPEN EVERY DAY BUT IT HAS HAPPEND (3) TIMES THIS MONTH ALONE. CABLE HARDLY EVER WENT OUT AT MY HOUSE. THE SYSTEM PREFORMS WELL FOR WHAT IT DOES AND THE PICTURE IS GREAT. IF ONLY IT NEVER RAINED OR SNOWED!
This is an amazing Mp3 player in everyway possible with a few minor drawbacks, but of course, every Mp3 player has their drawbacks, and this one less than all the others.it is a bit heavy, having a nice solid feel to it. the design is pure and sleek, with easy navigation controls if you are used to the touchpad. the surface is mettalic, so its really hard to scratch, and in my opinion, it looks waaaay better than those weird looking ipods.all the control buttons light up beautifully, and clicks easily. the touch pad can be set to low, medium, or high sensitivity. the screen is just pure amazing, the photos look better on the sleek than it does on my computer. i jumped from a 1g no-brand name mp3 player with flash memory to this one and im astonished by the difference, and regret not getting it sooner. all the functions work, including radio, microphone, calender, time, etc. you can even manually set the items on the main menu.when you are tired of the microphone in your ear, then you can connect the player to the speakers, and let music fill the whole room.the sound quality is great! you really feel as if the band is right besides you performing.the software is not at all hard to use. you just open it and put songs into your sleek, then after that you can organize them into playlists.the only thing i dont like are the wires. they are quite the opposite of the sleek, being big and stupid. there are two wires the usb and the charger and when you want to charge, you have to connect the usb cable as well.... well its worth it.i dont think theres another 20g player with photos for under 200 bucks....... its a great deal.i bought mine on buydig.com for 147 bucks and am very happy with it so far. i hope this review helped you decide on the perfect Mp3 player for you. (although i suggest the creative zen sleek photo)
Needed to replace my body cap because I had lost mine and this was the exact match. Fit perfectly.
This bag can hold just about everything: camera, cords, memery cards, and discs. It has a zip down pocket in the front with 3 mesh pockets. The only thing I think it needs is a hand strap.
My cousin has been in the hospital for over a year and is unable to talk. She is now able to e-mail her mother several times a day to give her updates on her progress. It has been a real lifesaver!
The radios are really light weight and small. The distance is great and there no distoration, and you can pick up the other party very clearly. the only problem i am having is to charge the batteries, it came with rechargeables but they are not taking charge.
i bought these headphones a few years ago, but thought, i wouldn't wear them unless i absolutely needed to. I already had the Ipod headphones which were great.Well, years, passed and the time came to wear the damn things, and my gawd what a production to keep them on. I have no idea where the others are coming from regarding "great fit" and "stays snug" in your ears. They must either work for the company or have some kind of weird shaped heads.I put the things on before a workout. Granted, i do a lot of chin-ups, bench presses and other moves that the average athletic type would do in a gym. Every time i turned my head, let alone, laid down on a bench? Yep they popped right out. Look to the right? POP OUT! look to the left? POP OUT! look down.. okay.. look up? POP OUT!I decided to go for a walk with these things in my ear. I figured if these other folks can run, and they stay put for them... well....guess what happened? That's right, brothers and sisters.. true to form, they POPPED OUT..just don't bother. There are people known as "capes" on the internet.. if you see 71 reviews, and less than a handful are positive? Then really think hard before hitting that "buy" button..
Had bought a different Adapter in 2006 and within a year was broken and useless. This one is of much higher quality and would recomend it as a replacement if you need an Adapter. Haven't had any problems with it since I recieved it and that was earlier this year. Recieved in a timely manner also as with everyting else I have bought. 3-5 days at max and works great.Would buy it again if I need a new one.
The Monitor worked great with my system it was a plug and paly and looked great !!~!! The sound out of the little speakers was poor but I normaly dont use the sound so it worked for me ;-)
This device did not work at all for me.Unless you have a plain vanilla, zero-feature, USB keyboard and mouse, do not risk purchasing this.After plugging in the devices, my keyboard was not useable at all, and my mouse would go on and off. According to the iogear website, this can happen if the USB connector cannot supply enough power.
The quality of the paper is great, but definitely not white - it is much warmer. As this was purchased for product photography, it is unusable for my purposes. I also wish they had made this clear.
I bought these for running. Reasonably comfortable, but after about 5 runs, sound stopped coming out of the right earpiece. POS, waste of money, will keep looking for running headphones.
I own a WD-52628 model. The 52 inch sister to this very model. It actually uses a similar lamp to the 65 inch model. This review applies to ALL MITSUBISHI REAR PROJECTION HD TVs.After 3 years of ownership, the tv has had numerous problems. Each time the tv is "out" for repairs, it has been in a repair shop for at least 3 months. Maintenance has only taken it out of action for 2-3 weeks waiting for the lamps. I view maintenance and repair as two seperate items.The first problem that occurred was the blinking red light and no picture. This was due to a burned out light engine, per the repair store. If the warranty had not covered it in the first 180 days, it would have been an $1800 dollar repair, plus labor.The second issue is with the replacement and dispossal of the $230 lamps that contain mercury. You can't just toss these things into the trash. In the 3 years of ownership, I've gone through four lamps, each costing at least $230, at a cost of roughly a thousand dollars. In 3 situations I had to go through the internet to purchase new lamps. Shipping at first from Mitsubishi took 3 weeks.This last problem that I am in the middle of now is the dreaded blinking green light on the front. Per several investigative websites(Consumer Affairs, etc.), blinking green light is caused by two different types of situations. The first situation is that one of the two cpu's on the device is not in synchronization with the other cpu. Ergo no fix, just replace the item. The other situation is with the 4 capacitors on the mainboard, either the 4 caps will need to be replaced by new capacitors, and/or the mainboard will need to be replaced.Minimum cost of repair for the last problem has been estimated at least at $1000 plus labor. The problem is that any solution starts with recognizing a design flaw during manufacturing. The tv sets were assembled with inadequate parts, per some investigatory websites. The parts themselves do not function adequately in the environment created by the rest of the parts inside the tv. The capacitors alone were not meant to handle the electrical load of the mainboard.There is one positive, the glare is not as much of a problem with this model.
Easy to use works great. Comes with simple how to instructions as well. Durable high quality tool. Also can be used with a probe tool if you need to find cable flaws.
I purchased this router for my home use. I used an OLD Gateway laptop to set it up. I have some technological knowledge, but I am not a computer engineer. I had a very easy time setting up the router. The CD-rom gave detailed step-by-step directions-including what wires/power cords to connect and when. The only part that was somewhat misleading was when it asked about setting up a secure ??something?? I tried to do that b/c I thought it was to password protect my wireless connection, but it was not. The connection is reliable, it connects automatically every time. I was able to set a network key, so that others cannot use my connection w/o a password (again I simply followed the directions from the CD-these are after the part I was confused about.) I was on vacation for a week and left it unplugged, but as soon as I plugged it back in I was able to connect right away, without any further set-up or re-entering data. I have not used it with my MAC yet, but I don't forsee any conflict.
This is a good quality, low-cost alternative to the Canon BG-E3. Contrary to some of the other reviews, I found that it fits the camera (Canon Rebel XTi) perfectly, snug and tight. I have not given it an accidental "drop test" but the housing seems to be pretty rugged, and, according to the manufacturer, it is made in the same factory as the Canon BG-E3 (same factory = same housing). Unless you just have to have the word "Canon" printed on the product, then I would highly recommend the Opteka ... by the way, the word "Opteka" is not printed boldly on the front of the product, so nobody will know you took the inexpensive (and smarter) option. I am very satisfied.
don't waste any time. buy some...
We received our Card Reader today. We have found that it WILL NOT recognize 16GB Transcend cards, 16GB adata cards, or a number of different Kingston cards. It does recognize all SanDisk Cards.
The pros: I've owned these speakers for a couple weeks now to evaluate and must admit, they sound everybit as good as most all other reviewers state. I am currently using them with one of my desktop computers. Over the years I have owned a half dozen or so different multimedia speaker systems to use either with a desktop/laptop Pc and with MP3's, Iphones etc. Of all the multimedia speakers I have owned these JBL's are half the price I paid for the next cheapest down the line, but I did not give up anything when it comes to sound quality and accuracy. I am very pleased to discover these speakers sound every bit as good as the more expensive multimedia speakers I've owned. The sound is clear, defined and there is no overemphasized sound across their frequency bandwidth. For their size and considering there is no sub-woofer, they have descent bass,they won't rattle your walls but then I don't think anyone should be expecting that from these little gems, the bass is tight and not muddled, the midrange is pleasingly warm and the highs are clear and not shrill. Speaking of clear, when there is no sound or the volume level is turned down low I can hear no hum or any other harmonics. The monitor for the PC I am currently using these speakers with is an ole CRT monitor, I have the speakers snug to the sides of the crt and they create no video distortion on the crt, so they are well shielded. Although I have my speakers separated by only about 2 1/2ft, they can be separated by as much as 6ft.The Cons: I only have one, but will mention a few details about this product that could be pontentially a con for others.In order to turn the speakers on/off or to increase/decrease volume it's pretty much a two hand affair. Due to the speakers lightweight and design of the control knob I always need to use one hand to hold the speaker in place while using the other to turn the control knob.No left/right channel balance control. This may or may not be a con to you. I personally set what speakers I do have that has this control center balanced anyway, so I'm neutral on the lack of this feature.No Subwoofer. Once again no problem, I knew this prior to purchase and I was not looking for booming bass to begin with and had no high expectations of low deep bass from a pair of speakers this size or within it's price range.Overall these are very good sounding, good quality, and nice looking speakers for the price. Don't expect them to fill a concert hall with lavish sound or to rattle any nic nacks off the shelves because if so you will be disappointed. In a small to medium sized room you'll most likely be pleasantly surprised at how good they really sound. In their price range I feel they are the best speakers out there.
I am a pretty serious amatuer photographer and I keep coming back to this lens. It's really well made lens and its survived much mistreatment without a problem. You're going to get lens flare problems that you won't get with a canon 16-35, but in tests I've done, its sharper at the edges than the 16.If you take alot of landscape shots or are on vacation taking shots of landmarks and such, you'll love this lens.
This is a great bagel cutter. It's sharp and precise, and eliminates the fear of cutting a bagel with a knife. I strongly recommend this cutter for bagel eaters.
It's a nice attempt, but the Ximeta device is too limited to be useful. A network storage device where only one computer can write to the drive?? What were they thinking? I'm also put off by the special drivers that must be loaded to access the drive. My user has Macs and PCs at home, and this drive isn't cutting it. We're back on the hunt for a better solution. Hopefully one that uses standard TCP/IP and doesn't need special drivers for basic operation.
We chose the Norcent for it's JPEG capabilities as well as the good reviews that we found on the web.Sadly, I'm in the process of sending back my second Norcent DP300 DVD Player to Amazon.com. Neither one would play my JPEG photos reliably. About half the photos would not be displayed properly. Only the top portion of the photo would be displayed or nothing would be displayed and the screen would say "JPEG decoding error". With identical jpeg files on the same disk the Norcent would display one file but not the other. I can't understand this inconsistency. I used quality IBM CD-R media and made three different disks. The Norcent had the same inconsistent problems with all of them. I even reduced the resolution on photos with which the Norcent had problems but that didn't help. To make sure that the CDs and .jpg files were good, I tested one disk extensively on two different DVD computer drives, including one that is highly media sensitive. The CD was read perfectly by both drives and all the photos displayed perfectly so, there was nothing wrong with the CD or the JPG files.The second Norcent also lost its ability to send any image to the TV after being in use for about an hour. Not even the Norcent logo screen would display except as a very faded ghost. To make sure that the problem wasn't with the TV, I then hooked up my old RCA DVD player to the TV and everything worked perfectly.The Norcent manual wasn't helpful regarding the JPEG problems. An email to Norcent went unanswered. This whole experience was a waste of time and effort.I attribute the difference between my experience and those of the good reviews to the fact units sold under the same model number can actually contain different internal components and firmware, to poor engineering and to poor quality control.
I've got my Sony Bravia HDTV connected through an Onkyo amplifier that is located about 10 yards away, although to route the cable around the walls/ceiling I needed about 50ft of cabling. Given that HDMI cables shouldn't be any longer than 50ft, I brought this to connect a 6ft cable from my TV to a 50ft cable connected to my amplifier. I didn't notice any real difference after connecting this, my TV picture is still poor (distortion, sparklies). I've given up on this and am going to try out a HDMI signal restorer.
This is simply a great deal for a high quality brand in Displays. I primarily bought this to serve as a display for my computer and to watch tv. The TV is amazing with even an analog cable signal but in HD it is pretty amazing. The 16:9 viewing aspect adds to the quality when watching dvd's. Computer wise on 16:9 it is pretty amazing. I disagree with other comments of ghosting while watching action movies. I played UT2004 and perfect dark and didn't expirence any ghosting on the screen. Also another review said in reference to resolution that 1280:1024 was a bit blurry and all thats the lcd could support. That is completely wrong, I admit that 1280:1024 is blurry in 16:9 (1152:864 looks the best) BUT the lcd can handle resolutions of 1600:1200 but that is all dependent on the capabilities of your video card. Overall the monitor is incredible. I recommend upgrading your video card to support a deeper resolution and possibly hd output.
This is the best hardware for pocket pc if you want to go wireless. I have heard good things for this product from all my clients. Best way to check Email and Stocks online over the pocket pc anywere you are.
I LOVE this mp3 player! Unfortunately I don't have time to fill out a full fledged review, go to my other reviews and read my 30gb review. This player is a little thicker than most but it's very reliable and I highly recommend you get this versus an Ipod. I recently repaired a friends ipod and trying to get music onto it were a hassle to say the least. With the Zen Vision you click and drag your music into the folder and you're ready to go! it's a great player. thanks for reading
I was really hoping this printer would work well, but unfortunately, I cannot recommend this printer. When you follow the directions to have the scanner detect multiple pictures and save as multiple files it doesn't work. I've followed all the directions very carefully and the settings are set correctly. I first tried phone support and it was obvious that the person I talked with didn't understand the feature. I then tried online chat and at first the person didn't understand the feature. I asked for a supervisor and the supervisor told me the feature is not available. I then cut and paste the documentation from hp about the printer and also the directions on how to set it up. Then the supervisor told me that unfortunately the documentation is wrong!! The feature I need is to have the scanner detect multiple pictures and have them saved as multiple files. HP's documentation:"To scan multiple pictures1 Double-click the HP Director icon. Or, on the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and then click HP Director.2 When the HP Director opens, make sure that your HP scanning device is selected in the Select Device list.3 On the Settings menu, point to Scan Settings & Preferences, and then click Button Settings. The Button Settings dialog box, which has a tab for each configurable button, opens.4 Click the tab that corresponds to the button you want to set for multiple picture scanning.5 Ensure that What are you scanning? is set to Picture.6 Click Modify Scan Picture Settings. The Scan Picture Settings dialog box opens.7 Click the Preferences tab.8 Click the scan multiple pictures check box.Note The exact wording of this check box is specific to the HP scanning device that you are using.9 Click OK to save the scan picture settings for that button.10 Click OK to save the button settings.Now when you scan a picture by using that particular button, the scanner can detect multiple images and save them as separate files."The last paragraph makes it pretty clear that this is a supported feature of the scanner.More info: I found a slight work around by having the output source be HP Image Zone instead of "Save as file". However, this also falls apart when you choose to "continue scanning". When you do that, it then proceeds to only save one of the scanned pictures and ignores the other ones put on the glass!If you know fixes, please post! If you are HP reading this, please help. I couldn't get help over the phone or from hp chat support.-Eric
I got this as a Christmas gift.The base would not hold a charge, I plugged it into via my iPod firewire cable and tried it with iPod attached, and iPod not attached. iPod charged through the base, but the base itself wouldn't even light up when disconnected after 20 minutes of charging.With the base plugged in, it would then work. After charging the headset for about 20 minutes, it would only work exactly 17 feet in a straight line, then it would cut out if I went any further, or turned a corner.I then tried syncing it to my phone. I finally got the headset to sync and tried to play music on plugged in iPod base, and it wouldn't play. I followed instructions to press button on base, and then iPod played, but sync to phone was broken and calls would not ring headset or use it at all, even pressing headset answer / end button.I'm gonna wear these things with nothing playing to take phone calls? Sorry, got my much lighter, smaller Jabra bluetooth for that. NOTE: JABRA ear peice was turned off and disabled during the above test. Phone is a Sprint Pocket PC PPC6700Next up was the test with my IBM Thinkpad X41 laptop. I sync'd it up, but any audio I played came out of the laptop's speakers, not the headphones.Audio quality fromt he iPod was not as good as my Bose Tri-Ports wired, but it was great for wireless and came suprisingly close.BTW, what it says in the manual, and not on the box, is if you take a 3 to 5 minute phone call (like I actually could) it will go into sleep mode and you will have to go to your iPod and press the button on the base. Sort of spoils the wireless doesn't it?I love new gadgets, and even will deal with some that are cantankerous, but this one I consder to be a useless oddity.I will stick with wired Bose Tri-Ports with my iPod in a pocket.
I use a 20.1" widescreen LCD monitor which runs at 1680 X 1050 resolution. This card runs everything I've thrown at it, including Flight Simulator X, F.E.A.R, Halflife 2, Command & Conquer, etc. with aplomb, all details set to HIGH. So long as you are not exceeding 1920X1200 resolution, this 320 MB card is fine for your use. If you are running extra high resolutions, such as 2560X1600, go for the 640 MB or GTX versions. But this card is an excellent buy for the money.It does run rather HOT. Make sure your case has adequate ventilation.
With all the digicams I have, I've collected a lot of memory formats and quite a few card readers along the way. None were perfect and none were all that versatile. For example, my Viking combination SmartMedia & CompactFlash required being unplugged and then plugged in again before each use. It was also, as a USB 1.1 device, a tad slow. Recently I got the SanDisk 6-in-1 vertical reader and I have been 100% satisfied. I took it out of the pkg., plugged it directly into the USB 2.0 port, and it self-installed (on WinXP). No power plug is required. Then I opened my junk drawer and found 4 "mystery" cards: a SM32, a CF8, a MS8 & a MMC16 (I think these were all original equipment cards that were quickly replaced by larger ones). Only the CompactFlash 8 was blank. The others all yielded some fun, forgotten about pics that came up on the screen with no prompting whatsoever. Read speed was awesome. This SanDisk unit is a winner at a great price.
This unit will output DTS and Dolby Digital out of the HDMI cable. Allot of others DO NOT. This unit is so simple even a caveman can use it. Its a perfect gift for an elderly person too because its features are so basic. It only has what you really only need. Very smooth picture with true colors.
Exactly what I was looking after shopping locally, great price and fit layout application; timely response during the holidays .....
I've tried a lot of screen protectors since I got my iQue. At first there were very few that fit properly. Even when I found them they expected to be replaced every month. The first time I took this off and washed it, I really didn't expect it to continue working, now I'm several washings and about 5 months into using mine. It seems expensive for just one, but it's great.
The item arrived perfectly well. On time and everything just like i had waited. Take you very much for it. :)
It works great with Windows Vista, there are no drivers required.Note: I didn't install the "Button Application" software as I prefer using Windows Explorer or the command-line directly, so I don't know if that software works with Windows Vista.
The claimed range of 14 miles is impossible, no radio with frequencies in this range (UHF) can operate at ranges in excess of 5.5 miles on flat terrain at the normal height a portable radio would be used from, the curvature of the Earth prevents it (Thats why we have radio towers for cell phones). They probably actually go about 1 mile like most other GMRS package radios...
This is a brilliant product. It's so helpful to not have to tug and pull and guess which cord is which. I love that they added tape so you just put matching tape on each end of the cord and pull the cord into the coordinating plug.
I think I had forgotten how quickly one of these cooked. I love it. I was a bit frightened at first, but I didn't have any problems.
I bought this camera for the trip to Europe. The whole idea was trying to find something small for under...By holdding it, this camera feel perfectly small. All control buttons seems logical and user friendly. The monitor is bright and clear. The camera egonomic is exellent ( fit perfectly in my palm). The camera use the Digital Video recording system, so I just assume that the picture quality is exellent. That all the good things, but here the downfall. This camera has the worst picture quality I of all the camcorders I have ever own, the image stablelizer is useless, download to the computer was the nightmare . The kits came with the USB cable but you can use it to download still photos only (no memory card is supplied). To download video to the computer you have to use the firewire cable and Video capture software (not suplying with the kits). Not a lot of choice, I use the old fashion way to dubb to my VHS tape using the VCR. The result is...my old Sony analog camcorder has better picture quality than that thing. I sold my Sony TRV720 to get this thing , well bad mistake!!! It would be a great deal if this camera had the Sony brain and picture quality. Well make your wise decision...
Several months ago, I bought the older Logitech quickcam pro for notebooks and it was great, except it didn't have manual focus on it. Logitech improved that feature and more with this newer version of the same camera that came out in July. I was excited to see that they had changed that among other things! Just like my original quickcam pro, this one has the stand, which is good for sitting your cam when you aren't using it to clip on the top of your notebook. I have a toshiba 17" laptop, and this cam fits perfectly on the top of it. Have dark rooms? No problem... the low light technology on this webcam is the best I've seen. Over the course of 5 years, I have bought about 4 webcams and this cam by far is the best in dark room settings. The previous quickcam pro I have works great too... I use this cam to talk to friends on aim, and they have ichat. Works great. They can't believe all I have on my desk is one lamp on the low setting and they can see me perfectly clear, when they have to turn on all the lights in their room so I can see them! Another thing too is the 2 megapixel video .. it's pretty awesome. And you can take photos in 8 megepixels! There aren't many webcams out there that do that. If you buy a webcam with a 1 megapixel video or lower, you get what you pay for and it's going to look awful.One thing about this camera, which I just asked the logitech customer support on their message boards about, is about the frame rate. It's supposed to be up to 30 frames, yet this one seems a bit slow. My other quickcam pro didn't seem to have any problems with the frame rate, yet this one does for some reason. It's almost a ghostly effect when you move. Which really isn't that big of a deal, but it would be nice if it didn't have that or you could adjust how fast it picks up the images it captures. Or maybe it's just a problem on my computer's end. Other than that this camera works great and I would recommend it to everyone.
Lock is junk. Fell apart when I put in the key. Just ended up throwing it out. Lesson learned, you buy cheap , you get junk.
For the $100 price range this product really delivers. I have it connected to my computer and I am able listen to music out in my backyard without any static. With a simple audio splitter ($5 from radio shack) I am able to have music on in the house and outdoors at the same time (great for parties). Of course the sound is not high end quality, but it's pretty good. For a hundred bucks you can't beat it.
I've owned this HDMI Switch for 5 years now and it just stopped working this weekend. I had my HDTV, DVD Player, BR-Player, and Media center connected to it. I have always kept this unit on top of all my other components with sufficient ventilation space between everything. During this time, I've had to tie the cables a specific way to make sure they won't move because the connection would drop if they were touched. Pretty sure my cables were not bad because it would only happen on the connection side into this switch. The video quality was good, The Sound Quality was a bit quieter compared to just plugging into my Receiver. Anyways, it served its purpose through these years, now looking for a new and different one.
Got the drive about a week ago for use with my new MacBook Pro, and so far it has perfoermed fine, although I still have to put it through heavy use.Initially, there was a problem: hooking it up to the laptop, it wouldn't mount and the green ligh was blinking, with the drive showing nowhere in the connected device list. Not very promising... But after opening the Dik Utility, it magically appeared, was re-formated to HFS+ without a problem and soon after I was filling it up with backups.The speed is OK, comparing to my LaCie 7200 RPM Firewire 400 drive it was noticabely slower, but still acceptable: a large folder copied to LaCie in 28 secs., vs. 36 for the WD.It IS noisy. You can clearly hear it working, it's louder than any of my other external drives and when going to sleep, it makes a horrible LOUD clicking sound. The case feels cheap, but looks OK stashed away in the corner of my desk...All in all, for the price it's a really fine product.
Thanks to another reviewer who posted the inside dimensions of this case I was able to determine that it would fit my new Canon SD1100si. This case fits my camera absolutely perfect. It's well padded, looks rich and appears to be of the high quality you'd expect from Canon. I can't find anything I don't like about this case.Plus with this kit I have the peace of mind knowing that I have a genuine Canon backup battery.
I purchased this little jewel to satisfy a single task, but since have found it to be the single best solution to anything that requires me to quickly extend my vision.I now keep it with me all the time for that (information gathering) moment that would have otherwise been lost.Once you become accustomed to the (Rocker-Focus) feature, you will be amazed at the acquisition speed, and wonder how you managed to get along without this little monocular in the past!I rarely use binoculars anymore because the 'Carson Bandit' gets the information I need in a fraction of the time.Some have questioned its durability; To them I say, "I am sure you can break it, if you have a mind too, but DON'T"! I have found the provided (neck-cord) to be a reasonable and secure alternative. :)Everything considered, the price is so cost effective, what is the concern?I would recommend The Carson Bandit 8x25 'Quick-Focus' Monocular to my friends.But I like my term of 'Rocker-Focus' better! :)bob
It doesn't work. I played with it plugging it into 4 different plugs trying to get it to work and all it is, is loud and FUZZY!! I will be bringing it back. What a waste of time and money!
I was so surprised at the price, delivery time and quality of the product that I immediately ordered a second cartridge to have on hand. Nothing like two quality Xerox laser cartridges for the price of one HP cartridge. After all, didn't Xerox invent the technology that HP uses in its printers? This reseller does Amazon proud: Early delivery, fantastic price, safe delivery!I am updating this review as of July, 2011. While the HP laser cartridge promises 5,000 pages and delivers around 5,200 printed pages, the Xerox replacement has delivered 7,000 pages at half the price of its HP equivalent. I don't know if this is a fluke, but I certainly have my money's worth out of the Xerox replacement cartridge. The toner is finally showing some signs of running out at 7,100 pages, and we are heavier-than-average toner-per-page users (a lot of graphics).
Not sure how anyone in today's world can be without a UPS for their computers - APC is very reliable.
I have no complaints about it. The internal cables are of ample length to reach my internal SATA connections. I like that it comes with two eSata ports, so I can use one and save one as a spare while only taking up one slot on the back of my PC. I bought an external cable with it, and I connected a Fantom GreenDrive. Previously, I had connected this drive using USB 2.0. I use this external drive as part of my HTPC setup, and it stores my collection of backed-up Blu-Rays and DVDs. All large file transfers are now about 3x faster, which is what I was looking for. I paid a bit extra to get this adapter, since the reviews for the cheaper ones indicate that they have questionable quality.
nice mouse, small size for notebook. Buttons have a nice feel. Auto-turn off when receiver is placed in mouse. Would have liked an additional two buttons, but overall, good.
This bag fits my Canon T3i with the Kit 18-55mm lens attached, a 70-300 lens, a 50mm lens with shield, a canon flash all in the main compartment. The batter charger and cord in the front pouch with plenty of extra space, the side pockets hold a point and shoot, spare batteries, instruction manuals, my wallet, cellphone everything....The greatest thing about this bag is i discovered over the holidays that my iPad mini fits absolutely perfect in the the main compartment cover mesh sleeve....so perfect!Material is very high quality and my only issue is that one half of the clasp is plastic and the other half is metal. I could see this failing some day but i doubt anytime soon. It is definitely not a deal breaker....I would actually re-buy this bag if it broke; its that nice!
I've recently stepped up from my Canon S400 Elph to the G7. Outside shots with the G7 have been excellent, but inside shots with the built-in flash have not done this camera justice. After talking to a knowledgeable friend and reading reviews and discussion forums on many photo sites, I decided to take the plunge on the 430EX.I cannot begin to emphasize how much better indoor shots are with the 430EX flash. Gone is red-eye and washed-out pasty-faced pictures of my toddler kids. Using the pivoting ability of this powerful flash to bounce flash, my indoor shots are much nicer with more natural lighting effects and a fully lit-up room. Shots of the kids are crisp and natural looking with no more red-eye.The ETTL-II support works flawless with the G7. Installation and use is a snap. Unless you feel the need for manual overrides, a large amount of calibration happens automatically between the sensors in the camera and flash, including a fast pre-flash to further achieve a better calibrated picture. After doing a search on ETTL-II I was amazed at the complex interactions that happen between the camera's sensors and the flash.The flash does looks large on this camera with the flash tilted up, but it actually looks decent when tilted forward. I will say that it is reasonably light and I have not had any issues keeping the camera balanced or steady with the flash mounted and holding in my hands. In my opinion, the improvement in picture quality for indoor shots far outweighs my original concerns about the flash being too large for the camera.The combination of the G7 camera and 430EX flash has given me a very satisfactory kit that produces excellent quality pictures indoors while still having a fairly compact camera to use in the brighter outdoors where an external flash is not required.
This flat screen monitor has no distortion and a lot less reflection than other flat screens I've used. Saves a lot of desk space too! Overall this ranks a 10!
I bought this for work out and because it's lighter than the iPod video.Pros:It has a very long battery life.Very light, and easy to use.Cons:The earplugs don't stick well.You need a computer to charge it, but as the battery lasts enough that's not a problem.I have experimented some issues with the syncing, just disconnect and reconnect again.You have to carry the special dock to charge/sync.
Good when you can find an empty station. Unfortunately there are not many empty FM stations in the East Coast. Traveled from Miami to DC, it was a pain trying to listen to my music, constant adjustments.
Montage is a simple, no-frills screenplay app that does its job with a minimal learning curve. My introduction to it came when I started a new script a couple of weeks ago, and I found it to be a pleasure to use.One of its features is an auto-complete menu which, in theory, is supposed to present you with a menu of your characters' names when you type the first letter or two. Say, for example, you've got characters by the name of Carl, David, and Christine. When you select the Character style, and type the letter C, you should get a menu that displays both Carl and Christine. Unfortunately, this feature worked for me about 20 percent of the time -- the rest of the time I had to type out the complete name.I logged onto Mariner's user forum and asked if anyone else was experiencing this problem and, if so, is there a solution. Two days later I received an email from Mariner's tech support telling me that this was the first time they'd heard of the problem -- and would I please send them the file so that they could see if they could duplicate the issue with their systems.As you can imagine, sending a screenplay to strangers is a scary proposition. It's a proprietary document, and the thought of someone mishandling the file or even stealing an idea is enough to give anyone pause. But I took a deep breath, swallowed hard, and replied to their email with my file attached -- along with a note that requested that the file is "for your eyes only."A few hours later, I checked back in the forum to see if anyone else had replied to my thread, and lo and behold, there was my file -- attached to a new post that contained the text of my reply email.As you can imagine, this freaked me out, and I sent Mariner tech support another email asking them what on earth they were thinking by posting my proprietary file for all the world to see. And then I discovered THAT email was posted in the thread.You can see how unsettling this would be. I told Mariner that they behaved cavalierly with my screenplay, that I had trusted them, and that they had betrayed that trust. Naturally, THAT email appeared in the thread, too. Finally, they explained to me that any email correspondence that begins as a forum thread will append to the original thread. Why, I asked, did you folks request my file and fail to tell me that? I would never have sent my file had I known it would be posted in a public forum.I ended this situation by asking them to (minimally) notify people that their emails and attachments will appear in the original thread or (better yet) change their system so that emails remain private, as we would expect them to be. Mariner responded by deleting my entire thread, which I assume is how they intend to "deal" with this problem.I've written two books and a weekly newspaper column with Mariner Write, and I'd begun my most recent screenplay with Montage. I was a very loyal Mariner software user and a long-time fan. But they behaved shamefully at every milestone in this sordid affair. They posted in public a proprietary file, despite my request for careful handling. They have apparently decided that their system of posting email correspondence in a public forum works perfectly well. Tthey see no reason to notify people that their files will be mishandled and their trust abused. And, finally, they did what all poor customer-service companies do: they locked the thread to prevent any further comments on their behavior.Add all this up and you can understand why I'd abandon their products. This company is not to be trusted.
Let me start off by saying that this is a pretty good little player, but the portable part is where the problems come in. I have only used this player with an MP3 disc, so no comments refer to CD ability.Overall: Loads fairly quickly, about the same as my in-dash car MP3-CD player. It's quite solid, however, the lid is slightly out of alignment, and the volume control is via two small buttons instead of the typical dial, so they don't always respond very quickly, and sometimes not at all.Portability: While I wouldn't expect a player to work well while running, it even seemed to have problems while on a slow walk. Battery life seems good, however. I've gotten about 10 hours out of this set of batteries, and they're still going.Useability: The buttons can be quite insteresting to try and figure out without the manual. It took me about 20 minutes, and I'm quite adept at gadgets. The biggest problem I have with this player is that the random function is anything but random. The first time through, it is quite random, however, the next time you put in the same MP3-CD and push random, it feels like the list has been heard before. In fact it has. It's the exact same order as the last time. Not very random now, is it?
I needed this to use on an older projector that didn't have HDMI capability. In case anybody is wondering if this will work with your projector, I use an InFocus Screenplay 4805. Works perfectly and now I can connect my projector to my other devices.
Although I was told by a friend that this product would be easy to install, it was not. I have invested far too many hours in getting my network to where it should be and right now I still don't have the nerve to set up my WPA encryption, for fear that the expander will stop communicating with my wireless router. For now I am only using MAC address filtering for my security but that will not work for the long-term. The only reason I got this expander to work at all was thanks to the other reviews on this site that offer advice on set-up techniques. Additionally, perhaps we are doing something wrong, but the actual power of the expander is not what I expected it to be. We have an upstairs patio that we needed coverage on and we ended up needing to place the expander right next to the door to the patio in order to get the signal out there.All in all, it works for now but I'm not impressed. Buy it only if you don't have a better option in mind.
If like me you're using this with an older Macintosh PowerBook, know where to find and download the software for your older Mac. If you're accustomed to the simplicity of setting up WI-FI on a newer Mac, this isn't as simple to set up.You need at least Mac OS 8.6 to run this device on an older Mac, and then you'll need to find and download the Orinoco drivers.The best encryption available for this device is WEP, which these days is pathetically inadequate unless you live in the middle of nowhere. Don't know whether or not you can get WPA encryption support for this device on an OS X system.
Sony RDR-VX555 Tunerless DVD Recorder/VHS Combo PlayerThe single most user-hostile electronic device I have ever encountered.Does not do everything the manual claims it should. The tiny buttons on remote are hard to press, and I have small hands. I am usually a big fan of Sony gear, but this unit is a disappointment. The support website has also been less than helpful.
I was so confused when I was looking for a shield for my Nano (2nd generation), till a friend recommended Agent 18 products. I bought the whole kit which includes the armband, shield and rubber ends. I must say I was very impressed. The shield is not bulky yet it protects the Nano. The armband surprisingly is amazing.Overall I definately reccomend this product.
Son increiblemente buenos. Suenan muy pero muy bien y son robustos (los uso bastante desde hace 6 meses y estan como nuevos). El cable es un poco grueso pero lo acepto porque no conozco cables mas finos y blandos que no se corten con el tiempo.
Item does not work.I dead all negative reviews before buying. From those negative reviews I learnt that people expected this cable to deliver HD signals to 2 HD output devices at the same time. The item's description clearly stated that it just SPLITS the original signal and is only able to deliver HD signal to one device at a time (so only one screen e.g. can be ON at one time). I understood this and disagreed with all 150+ or so negative reviewers. I bought three (3) cables. Not one works as I expected the cables are DEFECTIVE. If you connect just ONE device to either one of the outputs (thus connecting the device just in between an existing input and output) the signal does not come thru. I live in Curacao and send stuff I buy from Amazon to my hotel room whilst in the USA, i was thus also unable to return the product. Do NOT make the mistake i made !. This product is DEFECTIVE and does not work under ANY circumstances. Believe me and other 150+ negative reviews.
Does just what it should. I used it to hook up a logitech alert security camera. Works well, needed some trimming as logitech wants you to buy their special mini cable but thats no fault of C2G. I like the look of the connectors and will buy more when it's time to run cable throughout my house.
Great features for the price. Works as advertised. Intuitive interface. I haven't used the traffic features. Text to speech is good. The maps aren't the latest out of the box. But we can purchase/upgrade them very easily.
The Epson V350 scanner works very well indeed! I got this mostly so that I could scan 35mm negatives and slides. It has a nifty feature where you feed up to six negatives into a feeder on the cover and hit the auto scan mode and it does everything automatically! After a few minutes, your images appear in "My Pictures" (on PCs -- "Pictures" on Macs). For slides there is a holder for two that snaps into the scanner bed and again, in auto mode, it locates them and in a few minutes, you have them. I just got this thing yesterday and it just couldn't be easier. In the full auto mode, it recognizes anything that you want to scan. There is a professional mode where you can fine tune the scans. Naturally it scans photos at incredible resolution in the profession mode. You can access the professonal mode to select increased resolution for scanning negatives and slide, as well as photos. The included software is easy to follow and after a bit of experimenting, you're on your way. You can remove dust and enhance the image and all automatically. For what it does, it's reasonable price. It wasn't all that many years ago when something like this was the thing of dreams. Yet another excellent product from Epson.
I am a computer Technician and it took me a full day sorting out the errors that kept the software from working, I had to get into the registry and clean out All references to the software, and after many tries, finally got the software loaded in Safe mode, and finally working. The scanner works great, better than I really expected, so far. Does great for my slides and negatives. Quite surprised at the quality afetr working on them in my Digital Image Pro 9 Photo software. I did not load any other software sent with scanner only the ScanWizard 5.
I bought this camera for my mother, who is not able to do digital. The picture quality is great. For anyone wanting a film camera, you can't go wrong with this one.
I brought them as I wanted something for the airplane that were small and portable as I did not want to carry on larger headphones. The first set I tried sounded awful, there was a constant buzz when I switched on the noise-cancelation. I returned them and got a second pair which were no better. I finally sent them to Sony directly and received a third pair, which although they did not have a bad buzz, they actually worked worse when I turned on the noise-cancelation then when I had it off. They work fine as in-the-ear headphones, and they do cut out noice that way, but the noise-cancelation does not work at all.
I own a Magnavox 720p LCD TV and was expecting to see a much better picture from my DVD's than from my older TV. The quality of the LCD was a little better but still grainy. I started to research upconverting DVD players and everyone was raving about the Oppo DVD players in their reviews. I ordered a Oppo 981 from Amazon but they were backordered until late February/early March. Hmmm? Must be good stuff. I cancelled my order with Amazon and ordered directly from Oppo (extra $12 for shipping...sigh). I hooked it up and what a difference! This is a absolute, must have if you own an LCD TV. It can upconvert 720p, 1080i and 1080p TV's. Just get it. You won't regret it.
This fully loaded motorcycle accessory is well thought out and packed with features that cannot be gotten on any other GPS unit. The ability to easily mark a route and download it to the unit gives all sorts of possibilities in taking a ride into unknown areas. The rugged construction and weather proofing should give it a long life. The bright screen is easily seen even when wearing polarized sun glasses and in the bright sun. The touch screen can be activated with the gloved hand or the easy to tap buttons on the side of the screen. This is not an inexpensive GPS but it seems well worth the money for what it provides for motorcyclists
I bought this TV from another supplier nearly a year ago. It was on sale for $1,099 with free shipping to front door!When input from PS3 or computer, the picture is absolutely amazing. I invited my brother over to show him how awesome it looks to play high definition computer games on a 42" 1080P TV and he was blown away! He plays on a 24" 1900x1200 computer monitor, and he was surprised at how the picture clarity was still there even when the same picture is stretched out nearly 4 times as much (24" to 42")!The quality and aesthetics are spot on as well! It rivals Samsung in all ways. Excellent picture, very sleek styling, and sturdy construction!The only con is the remote, where it is very large and must be pointed nearly directly at the sensor otherwise the TV will not respond.I'm primarily using it for my computer/gaming machine, but as well I use it for TV and PS3.
Sure, Walmart sells this for a lot less, but this is an amazing piece of technology. I was recently informed by a friend that I could stop buying film, and just get a digital camera. This one came up in my searching, and I am shocked. 2 megapixels! 3x Optical Zoom! Fits perfectly in my backpack! It even stores images on my floppy discs! I thought I would never need those again, I'm glad I hung on to mine. I'm not quite sure what a USB port is, but this thing is so user friendly I am sure I will figure it out.The silent video clips are amazing. Maybe some day, they will be able to add sound, but until then I am having a lot of fun sending large attachments to friends of 10 second video clips.
I was in the market for an mp3 player that I could use while running and exercising - and I had to go with the iPod mini. You don't need to worry about purchasing batteries - it can be recharged simply by plugging it into an outlet. Battery lasts for about 8 to 10 hours each charge. Currently I have about 400 songs in my iPod mini and it isn't even half way full! I can't judge it on its compatibility with PC's (because I have a Mac) - but it is a breeze using it with my Mac. Install the cd - plug in the firewall adapter - and it will automatically transfers your iTunes songs right into the iPod mini - same folders and all! I do not own an iPod, so I don't know if it is worth buying an iPod mini if you already own its &quot;older sibling.&quot; But if you're looking for an mp3 player to exercise with or travel around with - look no further. ONE NOTE: I do not like the headphones that come with the iPod mini at all. I STRONGLY recommend that you buy the in-ear headphones - not only for sound quality, but also because they fit so much better. No, I don't own stock in Apple. But if you try to exercise with the earphones that come with the iPod mini - they won't stay in!
I've had this router for about 2 months, and so far it has been a pretty good buy. I did have some problems the first couple of weeks with it losing connection overnight every few days. But for the past month or so I haven't had any problems. I'm happy with the purchase especially when most wireless N routers are sometimes more than double the price.
Occasionally I just have to use them, but Macs no longer come with a floppy disc drive This fits the bill and requires no software - just plug in to the USB porrt and its ready to use. It's a bit slow, but perhaps that's just the floppies and they were always slow, it's hard to remember once you get used to the speed of CDs. When I finally use up all my old discs (not long now!) I wan't miss them.
I don't run a business out of my home or anything, my kids just love to print color images, and my husband and I email and fax alot. Anyway, after reading all the other reviews, I am relieved that we have not experienced any of these problems. The installation was a breeze...it might help that my husband works with computers for a living. I think that some of the time people are not happy with a product because they do not truly know how to work it properly. We haven't used the fax option yet, but feel comfortable that it will work just fine. I would recommend this machine to anyone wanting an all in one machine that is affordable, and works well. You can't beat the price...we got it on sale from CompUSA for $99. It has lots of great options, like scanning a hard copy into an email...I've love this option!
Pelican Cases aren't cheap, and being able to use the same case for multiple things is definitely cost saving.The foam is just what it says, and totally worth multiple sets
I have a Sony PSP that I keep in my car to use mainly to listen to podcasts while driving. I have had about 3 separate battery powered FM Transmitters. They all worked fine, but I got tired of replacing the batteries. Plus the signals were weak coming from the FM transmitter.This Coby one does the job. I never have to worry about replacing batteries, and the since it is plugged in, the signal is strong.Well worth the money, and having an ac adapter pass through is perfect! I can charge the PSP while listening to the podcasts from the one outlet!
This was quite a wonderful surprise when I received it - Much larger than I thought but that was great. It was a birthday gift for a friend and she was just thrilled with it -Thanks for a great shopping experience
I ordered this close to Christmas and it was delivered w/i 4 days. Great service!
This TV is great. I purchased it for a kitchen shelf and the picture is beautiful. I am surprised how clear it is without a cable box. I was merely looking for a black TV that had the dimensions this one does and I am extremely satisfied with the picture quality and it is great looking too.
We were introduced to this RCA 6' digital coaxial cable by another camper...A very useful item for your satellite dish, antenna, box and T.V. You never know when your cable isn't going to reach, and this will do the trick....and easily stored in the R.V.
This is a good camera bag for the price. I have several other camera bags of varying price, and this is one of the best values. It is solid enough to protect the camera it houses but not so bulky that it can't be carried with one hand. The major downside is that it is small. I would like a little bit more room, but beggars can't be choosers.
These were an impulse purchase with a gift card at Borders. They were $39.95 but I had a 40% off coupon and they are still going back. Muddy sound that is hardly better than the Sony Walkman earphones I was using.Expected more from Koss!!
Soft leather feel, unit carring case that provides light surface protection. This case fits perfectly over your Sony VAIO UX personal computer. Case has no padding on the inside to protect unit from external hits or should you drop it. However it does protect your unit from scratches or light dings from daily use while traveling. The case has a magnetic cover to easily open and close quietly. The case is stretchable with small openings on both sides of case to allow the UX nylon handle to be used. The case is a snug fit around the unit and does not allow enough room for any other accessory. Strictly a UX personal computer protection case only. [...] provided smooth transaction and fast delivery with no hassles.
Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Portable Audio System for iPodI purchased this speaker system to use when I teach my cardio dance and yoga classes at a recreation center. The sound remains excellent when the volume is turned up. Unfortunately my ipod Classic consistantly malfunctions either by stopping in the middle of a song or skipping to the next song in the middle of a song. The dock doesn't seem to hold the ipod snuggly so the connection is not complete. I love the size, weight and sound of this speaker system. I just wish the ipod would be reliable when it's used in this system. The advance and rewind buttons & the tiny little remote don't work consistantly either. I have no need for the FM radio or alarm clock, but this was the only portable and affordable system with quality sound boost that fit my needs. The price has already dropped since I purchased this a few weeks ago. It would be nice if it came with a carrying case. I bought a lap top computer case to tote it around.
This is a nice replacement battery. The battery does not last as long as indicated in the description but it works well.
I wish I would have read the reviews earlier. I didn't know how thin this filter was until I got it and now I have to either store it without a lens cap on or take it on/off each time which isn't ideal either.What a pain. Will likely just get a new filter that I can use my lens cap on.
IN SHORT! This machine lasted me years until MAC/APPLE decided to become the EVIL in computer manufacturing and build machines that become obsolete. There is something said about investing a lot of money into a product that is made to last (like a mercedes, a rolex, a MAC) well its sad to think that no matter how much money you spend these days there are companies out there who are determined to make you buy NEW anytime something changes or anytime they have a better idea. This machine is the perfect Example from Apple computers. They now manufacture machines that you buy and spend LOTS of money on to only become second generation, left to the dust to be on the shelf of unwanted toys.Apple is a brilliant machine, never a virus, never failure in processing and its perfect for editing and getting er done. I have had Apple computers since High School and love them and i am really sad to see how much they have become greedy and not stand and support its past owners. The G5 2.5 dual processor was the first of its kind and it was a brilliant machine. Never had an issue, always did its job and ran the best aps it supported in its time. But if you are anything like me in this current economy, its just not easy to keep up with the Jones' and buy NEW, NOW and current. This G5 isn't a new machine, it has its limitations and it will still do what its meant to do with what it has. If you have always wanted a tower with more processing than the laptops, at least this machine will offer you more support than some and defiantly more support than a PC. New this machine with all the software was 12K YEAH, 12K. To me it was like buying a new car, and I made it back from all the years of work it produced. Now, I have falling victim of the latest processing and the latest requirements for my type of work and needed to move on. But there are people out there who don't know how to do all this amazing digital art and electronic editing, but if you are getting into it, well this is like a three wheeler and training wheels, you will become great on it and learn how to master your skills until you make money to buy the current and greatest machine.
I don't know a great deal about televisions, other than this is our second SONY TV. The last one weighed about 70-75 lbs and still has a great picture, so my daughter has asked for it. I have never had any trouble with that old set, it is just getting to heavy for my husband's back when it comes to moving around!The HD picture we get is vastly more life-like than our old televsion. We don't have any extra speakers and it sounds just fine... I just love it. It's our first flat-screen television and we are tickled with the quality and we got a really great price $[...] which included free shipping and no tax. I look for bargains and most of the time I find it at [...].
WE got this as a shower gift and could never use it because it had static everywhere in our house. Everywhere. It's worth the money to get a higher priced one that you will actually use. We bought a Sony and it gets no static. The Safety first people told me it was because of our satellite dish and we'd never be able to use any monitor. WRONG. It was theirs that didn't worik.
These headphones have GREAT sound quality. Super long cord if you like it. The only downfall is after an hour my ears started to hurt but everybody's head is a different shape! Overall a good deal!!
I was looking for a zoom lens from about 50mm to 300mm. The cheapest decent one was going to cost at least $400. I found this kit and decided to buy it after some long and careful consideration. After getting the kit and playing with it, I am very impressed. There is a 70 - 300mm zoom lens and a 28 - 80mm lens both Tamron's. The lenses are great, very quiet, fast zooming and focusing. And that's not all. A 4Gb card. I already have one that is valued at over $300 and know that you can store up to 900 pics. So now I have another. I already have a great 6' tripod but the one in this kit, although only goes up to 5', has a much better macro capability. It gets the camera lower to the ground. The bag is ok but not water resistant as my new lenses found out. Be warned. Plus there are extras such as cleaning materials, protectors, a spare battery and so on. This kit is a must for the beginner and I believe also for the intermediate. Fantastic price. Try and get all the contents seperately for a better price.
Great Zoom Binoculars for the money. I do have a pair of Nikon fixed 10x50 binoculars and the sharpness and quality of the Alpen is definitely as good. I checked around long before I got the Alpen Pro and I can tell you that you get the most bang for your buck with these binoculars.
I bought this hood when it was at its lowest for around thirty dollars. Then I saw it rise to forty. Now It's listed here for a hundred bucks. are you serious? Has the world gone nuts? its a lens hood made of plastic. I will say it works fine as a lens hood, but then again it isn't that complicated. I say just get one of the replica ones unless you can find this for a much lower price somewhere.
I bought 4 of these cards, and each one had a problem on all of my systems. Lock ups, slow transfer, constant freezing, you name it I got it. I ditched the cards and bought 4 Linksys LNE100TX cards to replace it. They work great.
Saw the notebook version, this is for my desk. Read the reviews, good information on the product. I use Autodesk Inventor, the software was easy to install, of course I check the box to check for update, sure enough there was an updated software on the website, downloaded and installed. really easy. Started Inventor, software automatically configured for Inventor. For me, I was using it in about 5 minutes. For me the operation was very intuitive.I just whish I knew about this product sooner, and at the price on Amazon, what are you waiting on. BUY IT already. Orderd on Friday, 3 - 5 day shipping, arrived Monday, fantastic, up and running before lunch.If you are using a 3D solid modeling program, don't wait, order one today, you will not be dissapointed.
This blue aluminum case enclosure works great. I had an older Maxtor 2.5" (plastic) One Touch III (mini edition) that would start only half of the time without using the extra power provided by the shorter "Y" USB cable being plugged in for the additional power. I think they used cheap wires for the power inside the case - Direct Current needs heavier wiring than AC.Fast forward about five years later - after installing the drive from the Maxtor enclosure into this new blue enclosure, the drive spun instantly without the need of the extra USB power Y. Not only that, but the files are saved/transferred about twice as fast.One note to would be buyers, make sure the enclosure you buy is IDE or SATA to fit the IDE or SATA drive you want to use. Do a Google search to see pictures of hard drives to compare with your drive to make sure you buy the right enclosure.
I bought this leather case for my Palm IIIx, and it is slim as the title suggests. I've dropped my palm a few times after buying this and it did prevent it from getting overly damaged. Right now I'm looking for something better, more durable.
For my 16 years old girl, is very easy to use.
This is probably the best flash drive I have ever owned, partialy because of it's size, partialy because of its capabilities. Its big enough to hold compressed dvds, music, LOADS of pictures, or whatever else. You could even fill it up with pictures and sound and use it in a digital picture frame. Everyone knows when you want memory, Kingston or Corsair is the name you want. The name speaks for this product. I've been using it for several months and am extremely pleased with it. The loop for a keychain is exremetly thin, and looks like it wouldn't be able to take much abuse, but I have put it to the test. This product is great overall, I just with they had a better color for 4 gig flash drives....
It's a good thing that the Sylvania DVC850C has a built in VHS player since you will need it when after three months both the DVD player and warranty expire.
This is a cheaply made finder scope that stopped working after a it was lightly dropped on a table. It never worked again after only being used for a few months. Do not recommend.
The Barbie Girls MP3 player is a great way to introduce small children to electronics. I purchased two of these for a 5 year old and a 6 year old, and they both LOVE them.Some of the complaints here I think are directed at an older audience, such as the volume being low. As a parent, I'm GLAD the volume is low because I don't want my kids cranking up the tunes too loud anyway. It's true that you can't see what song is coming up next, but really, my 5 and 6 year old don't care.Plus, 6 months after Christmas, when most of the toys are broken or forgotten, these MP3 players are still in constant rotation. This was the best buy this past holiday season
I really liked this TV when new and it was working. Image quality was very good and remote easy to operate. A big negative was the quality of the bass sounds - these would rattle the case at certain frequencies - and it wasn't as if I had the volume very high either. Unfortunately the TV (less than 5 months old) has been broken for the last four weeks waiting for a part from Philips. The authorized repair shop is still waiting for a back-ordered part from Philips. I have been told by Philips that I must allow twenty *business* days before I can request that the order is expedited (i.e. the local repair shop ask Philips to get them the part more quickly - but what good that will do if Philips don't have the part themselves I just don't know!). I think that expecting the customer to wait 4 weeks for a repair item is unacceptable. Add on to that that Philips expects the customer to wait a further 4 to 5 business days for 'customer relations' to call them.I'm currently investigating how I can return this TV to Philips and buy a TV from a different manufacturer.
Pantone huey Pro MEU113Used this now for a couple of month and it works s described except on the Mac Cinema HD (HD 23") series of monitors as they have their own calibrator which conflicts with the Huey. Otherwise it does a great job on correcting flesh tones. Great p
Originally i bought the best case i could find. It was leather, it had a belt clip, and a screen cover. After having it for about a month, i realized how useless it was, since it did exactly the opposite of what a case is suppose to do. The small translucant cover began to rub against the screen in my pocket and left it brutally scratched. As for the belt loop, if your a high school student like me, do you really think its a good idea to leve your 300 dollar iPod out on your belt??? no. There is only 2 small annoyances with this case1. its made of a coarse rubber and is at times hard to coax into your pocket2. the 4 top buttons are somewhat hindered by the thickness of the cover, but its not a huge problem, you just have to poke as opposed to tapbelieve me, this case may be the cheapest, but in no way reflects its quality, pick one up today!
This is a sturdy, well-put-together bag with lots of room for camera and accessories. I transport a D90 and lenses, as well as other smaller cameras. Solid value for under $40!! Highly recommended.
The Gyration corp. has changed to Thomson Inc. and the customer service is the worst!!! The products are not great either. The mouse takes between 10 to 30 min to work after you take it off the charger and some of the keys on the keyboard you have to push harder than others to work, so it really messes-up your typing. I got so fed-up with the mouse that I returned it and they now say it is on back order and could take months to send me a new one. They also refused to give me a refund, so I have to wait for a mouse that I have already paid for over 4 months ago!!!
I bought this for my wife since she loves carrying around pictures of our daughter. At first, I had a little bit of a hard time setting up the software for transferring the photos, I found in the online directions that theres 2 versions(model# is on the back)after realizing this, I downloaded the correct software version and it works fine on both my Windows Vista and Xp computers.Anyway, we have not had any problems with the photo key chain itself. The picture quality is low res, but not bad. its a nice, convenient and a good conversation piece.
After several months, I thought I should update my review:If you like TIVO, you'll love this . . . and you don't have to pay a subscription fee. This unit is awesome and I just ordered a second refurbished one from Amazon for my bedroom.1. It accepts inputs from both satellite and cable AT THE SAME TIME (though it records only one show at a time of course). (Yes, I have both)2. The Microsoft Program Guide is FREE so you don't need a subscription and don't need to do anything to active it - it is automatic - and gets the information for BOTH my satellite and cable provider.3. It must, MUST, be hooked up to the internet via wired or wireless the first time you set up the unit or it will not work at all. (Make sure you buy one of the wireless links LISTED IN THE BOOK or hook it up to your router). It uses my broadband wireless to update the program guide every night and keeps two weeks of programming information for BOTH my cable provider AND my satellite provider (it brings up your provider choices based on your zip code). The service is intuitive, attractive and easy to use. You can tell it to record every instance of a show or only when it plays on a particular channel or only first run episodes. You get a complete show title, description and even original air date. It has every feature of TIVO except it does not recommend shows to you - big deal, I wouldn't pay a subscription just for that. My PROS and CONS remain except for the picture quality comment, which I discovered is my crappy satellite provider (DIRECTV PUERTO RICO.)4. You can watch recorded shows while recording another, but you cannot watch one live show while recording another. If you are watching another channel when a recording is ready to start, it asks if you still want to record the scheduled show.5. You can tell it to record by selecting a show from the guide, searching by entering show names or using time, dates and channel just like an old VCR (not sure why you'd do that, though).6. The remote is attractive, comfortable in your hand, well laid out and easy to use.7. You have several recording qualities to choose from, but I only record on the highest settings and haven't yet come close to filling it up. It has 160 Gigs, among the largest out there.8. It controls my satellite receiver.I think this is a REMARKABLE machine and at $200 it is by far the best deal out there. I've never had even one glitch.*My original review:PROS:1. Very convenient - no need to stockpile or swap-out DVD's/Tapes, which was my primary reason for buying it. It records over a hundred hours of TV.2. Very easy to use - select a show or entire series (choose first runs only or with repeats). MS Guide is a snap and is accurate, even when Direct TV INFO is not. Or you can use time and channel to record. The MS GUIDE is completely free now.3. Live TV rewind, pause,playback, etc (you know, TIVO like except it doesn't go find the shows you like.)4. Tell it to record and forget about it. Doesn't matter if the unit is left on or off.5. Two weeks of Guide downloaded in under two minutes via DSL.6. Customer service was responsive, pleasant and helpful to me when I called them.CONS:1. Picture quality isn't what I would prefer. It isn't BAD, it just isn't great. (The primary reason it didn't get FIVE stars.)2. It takes more than a couple seconds to change the channel. (The second reason it didn't get FIVE stars).3. You MUST initially set-up the unit while connected to the internet or it won't set up at all. HOWEVER, after setting it up, you can disconnect it from the Net. Within two weeks the guide will be empty, though, and you'll have to use time/channel record.
Few of my friends are using Garmin nuvi series product, i thought of buying the same brand for my use also and i was going through the option for bluetooth option and NUVI 360 is doing a good job in terms of handsfree calling and accessing my phone directory.Also some time i use MP3 player in NUVI which i generally connect to my Car audio-in jack so that my i can listen the mp3 through my car stereo, i am getting some background noise when i connect the Car charger to NUVI 360 otherwise the audio quality is good. This might be the filtering issue with the car charger but i am not sure how to resolve this issue.Overall i like this product still the pricing is high.
I went with Turtle Beach, because I used one of their sound cards on an old computer before and it still works great after six years of use. The sound quality is excellent on this card and the installation is simple. The software is limited, unlike what you would get with a Sound Blaster, but if your on a budget this is the one to get. I'm unsure if it has HD sound capability, but the sound is rich enough to the point that who cares.
I have owned Sto-Fen flash diffuser's for about ten years. They may look like the one that comes with your flash but that is where the similarities stop. If you use the Sto-fen as directed, you won't be disappointed. It is lightweight and works like a charm. No Velcro is needed. It is a snug custom fit for your flash head. If you leave your flash on TTL and tilt your flash head up to the 45 degree angle, you will be amazed how even the light source is with little or no hot spots. I purchased this one for a friend who always wondered how my flash pictures looked so different than his when we have the same equipment. Now he believes me and is telling his friends. I would highly recommend this product.
I never used the "vmax" on purpose, but with the difficulty of seeing the controls mentioned by others, I turned it on by mistake a couple of times. If the 2nd speakers were also on, the unit would shut down, and it was tricky getting either the speakers or vmax off before it shut off again.Last week, 12 days short of a year after I bought it, it went "pop" and died. Warehouse Deals has yet to answer my requests for information, but Amazon politely told me there was nothing they could do. My local repair shop told me that multiple printed circuit boards were blown out and it was essentially toast; I've bought an inexpensive replacement receiver for less than the repair would have cost.I'm disgusted with Harmon Kardon and glad to have a simple receiver that plays my tunes and doesn't try to light up the room.
My wife and I have a high end home entertainment system that uses Paradigm Reference loudspeakers. I'll say right up front that the Apple Hi-Fi is not in the same league on the low end (bass). However, it is to Apple's credit that they did not try to artificially enhance the low end. The bass is smooth and tight to the physical limits of the small system.Moving up the frequency range, the midrange and highs are excellent. One of the things that impressed me when we first got the Paradigm's was their projection and imaging. The Apple Hi-Fi projects voices nearly as well, but of course the drivers are much too close to each other to be able to image a large room. It can reach decent sound levels in one, however.On the weight issue, I believe Apple made a conscious design decision to sacrifice weight for sound quality. It takes weight to make good sound: weight in the power supply, weight in the driver magnets and weight in the enclosure. I for one would not be willing to give up sound quality to get a lighter unit. The compact size also accentuates the weight - this thing is solid.Apple's often mocked Hi-Fi hype is that it could be your only audio system. Well, if we were forced to downsize and give up our large entertainment system, then yes, I believe we could live with the Apple Hi-Fi as our sole music source.
I first saw one of these cases last week and was very impressed with how it worked. I am planning to buy some, but so far all I see on Amazon is a pack of 200. While cd's becoming damaged while in a case has never been an issue for me, you have to take into account the coolness of this product. It's just plain neat.
I ordered three of these for my CPU (already had one). They were the best deal, Kingston makes good products and they proved to hold up to the name. However, my one old memory went bad so I went back to my account here on Amazon and simply re-ordered another one. Unfortunately, I received memory with a different DIMM; all must have the same DIMM for the best memory management. It seems Amazon restocked the stock number with different chips. My fault, should have checked the description; but I thought re-orderer with the same item number would give me the same item. Not so.
this is a pretty good case for the price. It doesn't have a lot of storage for cords and cables, and room for maybe 2 dvd's at the most.
Update---- I talked with tech support a few times and there is just no way to clear the picture more as a monitor, my vid card is updated and the controls are tweeked as much as they can be.. I can now see why this is cheaper than other LCD 27". I am disappointed but it is too late to return it now so I guess I am stuck with fuzzy looking wording on the picture. For the PS2 connection you have to get the more expensive connections to make the picture clearer and there are no ports or connectors on the front of the TV so you have to bend way over and look up underneath to get to the connectors on the back. Why would they not have the common connectors for games and such on the front or side so the would be easier to get at?I found the picture on this to be fuzzy and not up to the standard that most others are. I can't believe this is to be HDTV since the clarity is not there. For use as a monitor is OK but the words can be somewhat fuzzy. I have played with the display options and I can't get it to clear up? It is an OK TV but don't expect the quality of higher priced units.
This are not built to take the elements. They lasted one season in my boat - they came in it from the factory - that should tell you how cheap they are. The only way I would put them in my boat again is if it was in a totally protected environment, and then only if I was really cheap. Don't go for these, and don't go for anything "dual cone" they are not quality, they are cheap.
Everything works - almost - but if you don't have EPG data sent by your cable company, you'll have to use a 3rd party tool for guide information (like TitanTV). So, it's just lacking in the PVR department.Both analog and digital do not work in any other program (except for SageTV), so programs like MCE and GBPVR that work better for scheduling can't suppliment the lack.There is no timeshifting functions for analog signals, but the signal quality is quite good and the CPU usage is low for both viewing and recording.
Overall this is a well built unit.. However, The software doesn't display correctly on my computer. When I emailed the Mfgr they said it was because I was using a 150% font size on the display settings.. When I changed my display settings the problem was resolved but a 100% font size on a 1200 x 1600 screen is awfully small. In addition the installation on Win 2000 was quirky and the Ripflash is only recognized sometime when I use my #2 usb port.. ( the easy fix is to use the USB #1 ). The manufacturer gave me little hope of software updates..
Camera arrived well packaged and with all necessary accessories,, works greatand has all the functions I appreciate in a small, compact digital camera.The price was good tooLouis
Nice clear sound with the Dolby NR. Good unit for the price, but I'm dissapointed that such a nice unit doesn't have a headphone jack! Also if you are trying to track start and stop points on your tape by the counter you are out of luck. When you go back and try to find that position on the tape a different number is displayed each time.
This keeps you charged and humming along in the car. Works as advertised. Seems to protect the iPod from surges, too. Our cigarette lighter shorted out with the iPod plugged in with the Belkin Power Cord, and both cord and iPod were none the worse for wear.
I am new to SLRs and the kit lense can only get you so far. When i purchased this lense, I couldnt have been happier. The pictures are so clear and beautiful. I spent months trying to figure out what company to go with since there are so many to choose from, and i am very happy i picked the pentax lense for my pentax camera.
I shoot in very crowded and compact areas at times using two cameras so protecting any swinging camera lens is important. Since my 85mm 1.8 prime lens didn't come with a hood (I think only L series lenses come with hoods.), I decided to buy one for it more to protect the lens and not really to prevent any flares. This hood actually snaps onto the lens instead of twisting/sliding on. Not exactly a sturdy and firm fit but as long as it does it's job in protecting the lens I'm happy.I would only recommend this hood if you run around at locations and there's a risk of your lens hitting something by accident. If your using your 85mm prime indoors only, don't even bother.
I have owned these headphones for over 2 years now, using them almost regularly. I have run numerous times with them on, and they have been exposed to sweat and rain. The only wear and tear I can tell is the ripping of the foam liners. Totally worth your money (or maybe I was extremely lucky?)
This seller sent us a broken monitor that did not work and never sent us our refund. We googled the problem and reported it to the seller and he said he would send us our refund. We got this for a present 12-10 and as of 3-11 we have not been refunded.
The basic function of this cushtop stand is to hold things over it. And it cannot simply do that. I've got 2 macbook pro's 13 and 15 inc. They're sliding even the cushtop is at the desk. It is not suitable for the aluminium macbooks, this belkin is going back.
I bought the Quicktionary device to help me study Spanish. I have already been using the Franklin electronic pocket dictionary and wanted to complement it. If I had to chose between the two, I would keep the Franklin. Although the Franklin is somewhat slower and requires typing the words, it has more features such as conjugating, games, etc., it is cheaper and smaller and can be carried in the pocket. The Quicktionary is quite functional after you get used to the technique of scanning. Occasionally you may need to scan more than once to get the right word. Its weaknesses are that it is slow to boot up and to process the scanned words. It also cannot help when the word is split across two lines. Its advantage is that it can scan a whole expression or a whole line. In summary, it is a good complement to an electronic dictionary but cannot replace it. You should take this opinion with one caveat: I have not read the manuals of either device and just have been using them intuitively. There may be other featuers with which I am not familiar.
This Cd Player is good i bought it a week ago and i have had no problem with it.I recommend this product to people.
I love my e740, but I hated the battery.I was learning how to adjust, shortening online time, keepingthe thing plugged in overnight, all the while hating it.The unit is the first and best of its kind, with that one smallexception, length of battery. Finally, I took the plunge andfixed my e740. With this battery, all the toys including wifilast more than 6 hours before needing a recharge. If Iconserve, easily 12 hours of use before I have to plug in. This isthe missing element. Finally, my keyboard, my modem,the wifi, my SD memory, all of those investments are worththat much more. Don't hold out, get this accessory, ittruely makes the e740 that much more indispensable.
I received this after a lot of research. Great backpack with lots of room. The only drawback I have is that it is NOT waterproof. Was just caught in a rainstorm and thought no big deal, my computer is safe. Got home to pull out a computer with lots of water dripping off of it.Now that I know I will take more caution, just would have thought they would have made it waterproof.
These gloves are only for you hi-fi nuts out there. If you don't have a fine appreciation for excellent quality audio, these gloves are NOT for you.
I use this USB stick on a number of computers without any problems, including MacBook Pro (OS X 10.4), WinXP, and Win98. I had to download a driver from the SanDisk website for Win98, but that's true of any USB device for Win98. It's even detected by WinXP running inside of OS X.The free security software that comes with it is a great bonus. As great as everything works, I would buy a larger capacity (1 GB or more) if I were buying it now because of how much I use this device.
These fit the SanDisk Sansa M series MP3 players perfectly. They are made of durable silicone, have a belt clip, and allow easy access to buttons. The screen is not covered, but I haven't found this to be a problem.
This is exactly what I was looking for at a price I could afford. I really like this thing. GREAT
I Bought a new alpine stereo system for my pick up truck and it just didn't have enough punch. Until now. I was told to buy a bazooka because they already come with a pre amp built in. I bought an amp for mine though because I thought the cheaper one was the best deal. Well, it was without an amp. But still...wow. Very nice boost. Easy to adjust level on radio. Metallic and megadeth sound great. So does lady gaga and black eyed peas. I will buy another one for my minivan. Later. My wife will probably flip out haha. Next time I will be wise and choose the onboard amp bazooka instead. Boom boom punch punch punch. Man I love my truck again.
Nice headphones for listening to mp3's on the computer at home, but not something i would wear actively. The thin membrane that covers the closed earphones tears easily exposing the foam padding. The thin, single cable doesnt tangle which is nice. They are definately comfortable and sound good.
This product works great, but I'm glad I talked to a buddy about it. He said to skip the installation disk if it doesn't work the first time. He couldn't get it to work, but was able to install it online. Online is how I got the install to work. Product works great now.
Tal como dice las espeficicaciones! Son modulos de 1GB, Compr&eacute; 2 y los instal&eacute; en una Apple MacBook para llevarla a 2GB y trabaj&oacute; perfectamente! Te la recomiendo! Compra con confianza!
We have had this TV for about 2 years, and it has met our needs perfectly. It is located in the master bathroom, and we watch it every morning as we get ready for work (mostly CNN, the Today Show, local news, etc., on digital cable). For this type of programming, the video and audio are more than satisfactory. Would purchase a Philips LCD TV again.
I've been doing a lot of research on good headphones in search of deep bass response combined with grace and clarity. I listened to a variety of Sennheiser, Sony (including MDR-XB500 -- blah), and Dr. Dre Beats, and none of them were really satisfying. I have owned a pair of Philips HP910 (very nice open-back design, crisp sound, now out of production), Sennheiser HD 380pro and Audio-Technica ATH-A900 and AD900 (open-back). I liked them all, but the A900 is the one that did it. I am VERY impressed with the A900s. With barely two days of break-in, they pump out clean, powerful sound VERY capable of handling movie soundtracks and electronic music. But these headphones are also very smooth and handle all music and sound very gracefully. The provide a great feeling of space.I'm not highly technical when it comes to headphones, though I do enjoy using high-end sound equipment. I have an Onkyo TX-SR806 THX Ultra 2 receiver running a set of HiVi Swans Diva 4.1 speakers (that's the model number, not speaker configuration), a Velodyne FSR-15 sub and a Definitive SuperCube Reference sub. One thing I do know is that you have to move air to get sound, and these have 53mm drivers, among the largest in the business. The A900s are the first set of headphones that satisfy my search to match in headphone sound what I experience through my speakers. I put them to the test watching Tron Legacy and Saving Private Ryan -- and absolutely loved it! I have to turn up the bass to the max on the receiver to get the bass I want, though. The sound is so crisp and true that many times I find myself taking off the headphones to check if the sound I'm hearing is in the headphones, or actually in the house.These headphones are super comfortable, light, and wearable for hours. Another very nice touch is the silky fabric wrap on the cable, which makes it much more manageable and and more pleasant to the touch, while also preventing some minor noise transmission I found with other headphones when you move your head around. Whether you're a purist or a bass-head, I highly recommend these superb headphones.
Absolutely LOVE this thing!! For those of you who spend alot of time outside running or walking the dog, this is your tool. Definitely purchase the antenna headphones tho....
Energizer Er-D360 Nikon Replacment Battery (En-El7)The Energizer Er-D360 battery is marketed as a replacement battery for the Nikon EN-EL7 battery that is used in the Nikon Coolpix 8400 and 8800 cameras. The battery is the correct size and configuration to fit in the camera and charger, however, it does not work. The camera gives an error message with the battery installed and it does not work in the Nikon charger.
I really enjoyed this product; however it seemed to wear out after a while. It would be important to keep in mind that this is a water resistant product and not water proof. I think that's where I went wrong. I think some water accidentally got in and scrambled things up, but this was my fault and not really a fault with the product. I highly suggest having a shower radio, it is great tool for relaxing and can make your shower oh so much better.
There isn't much that can go wrong with this kind of item, but I'm still pleased with the quality of the cable and connectors. The cable has been used in a challenging physical and electromagnetic environment for a few years now without a hitch. It was a good value at the time I bought it too. Great color -- I get tired of beige, black, and gray all the time.
I purchased the Logitech Harmony 880 from my local Costco Warehouse it was an impulse buy. I don't normally do that for this type of equipment, but it was nicely priced at $97.99 and with an LCD screen it was too good to pass up. We needed a new remote because the screen on our Logitech Harmony 670 was going away due to too many drops on the floor, although it still worked flawlessly.I returned the 880 after using it seven days because the buttons are too similar, and the critical ones are too small to keep your fingers on. The buttons that control play, fast forward and rewind are too low on the remote to hold my thumb on them, such as when I wanted to fast forward through commercials, I would have to glance down to make sure I pushed the right ones. That didn't happen with my 670 as the buttons were smartly placed and spaced and they had a different `feel' so I could control my devices without diverting my eyes.I really didn't want a remote with a charging base because of reviews from others that had a dead remote because they left it off the charger. But, I have to say our 880 stayed on the base when not in use even though I have a wife and two teenagers (I did give them an ultimatum when we purchased that "it better be returned to the base, or else!").The remote did have a nice feel to it and the weight was just right, but the button layout was not ergonomic. I have placed an order here on Amazon for the Harmony One and we'll review that when we get familiar with it.
We spent hours trying to get this system to work and in the end found an online review that mentioned these mics don't work well close to the camera- that is within 10 ft- so we sent it back and found a wired one that is superior at radio shack for $29 - wow- still seeking a great wireless but this one is not it.
I was a little weary at first about purchasing these cans. The mixed reviews had me on the fence however, I decided to give them a try. First, If you are some one who wants enhanced bass etc buy Beats or some other phones for leiser listening. But if you want accurate natural over all robust sounding cans then buy these. They are amazing even with hip hop. If the music is mixed and mastered correctly then your music will be awesome. If you listen to MP3s, you will hear the crappy low fi sound that mp3's have. If your sound source is a cheap toy like and Ipad, Iphone or some other none tuned piece of gear or computer audio device that does not have the horse power to run professional software then you will not like them. But if you have a good pro , semipro or well tune home audio system, then you will love these cans. They are durable and the parts are replaceable. I am so glad I purchased these.PLW
I am more satisfied with Firefly than with any other large-capicity USB flash drives that I've used. There's no annoying U3 garbage software to deal with. It's the most compact model in its class. It doesn't have the extra bulk or the annoyance of a slider. Its cap is removable so that your... Read More
I'm on Comcast and it works great! I had to register my MAC address first and I was good to go! Five year warranty too. I highly recommend this modem.
These are nice speakers; Though I don't understand the wake board title?I like the bracket attachment best of all...If your going to use them on an atv or don't wanna make any cutouts in your vehicle then these should work out well for ya.They sound good and can be used with a cheap radio; I didn't have to buy an amp booster to get a sound.
This is a decent flashlight if you want multi-level output with simple controls. However, it's not what I had wanted.Pros:1) Reasonably light weight.2) Simple controls--turn clockwise for red, counterclockwise for "white" (more on this later).3) Good light output at most levels.Cons:1) The case seems fragile and I doubt it would survive a drop onto a hard surface. It could also be a lot shorter than it is given that it's powered by a 9 volt battery.2) Lanyard attachment (screwed in) argues for the lanyard coming out when you least expect it. The attachment should be molded into the case or added on like the PAL lights have it.3) The red LEDs give very low to high output. The "white" LEDs start much brighter than the red and get far brighter from there. I don't know how anyone could retain any night vision using the white LEDs at any setting.4) The "white" LEDs are oddly tinted. They start greenish at "low," change to white at medium, then get blue at maximum. If you need color discrimination, this is not the light for you unless you're at medium.
For all skeptics out there, I can asure you that I was one before I bought this headphone. How could a pricey headphone improve your music? Tremendously. First off, this is a noise-isolation headphone, not a noise-cancelling one. But that doesn't mean that you should go out and buy a noise-cancellation. I tried out the bose noise-cancellation headset which cost a ton more, but I can't tell the difference. Here's an example, you cannot hear any outside noise once you put this head phone on and listen to your music at normal volume, possibly at low volume. You can't even hear someone talking right next to you. This is amazing because when I was on the train, I couldn't even hear all the commotion going on around me (kids laughing and screaming, people chatting, locomotive). Don't expect a tremendous amount of bass from this headphone, but to me, it doesn't matter and the amount that it gives off is good enough. The sound quality is top-notch and I can hear sounds and instruments that I couldn't even hear when I listen to my iPod with other headphones, and this is with the same song. This headphone is really portable and less clumpsy than those that you wrap around the ear. Great for workout, although the manufacturer does not recommend you to bike or jog with it because you can't hear cars coming or honking. This is a must-buy if you have an iPod or an MP3 Player, if you like listening to music, and if you're an audiophile on a budget.
I was concerned that this cassette adapter would not work in my car's cassette deck because of the auto-reverse feature, over which I have no control, but that is no longer a concern. I have a 1995 Saturn SC1 with a factory tape deck. There is minimal noise between tracks and I can hear no noise when a track is playing. The cord is even in the proper orientation for my deck, so I didn't even have to mess with changing it... plug and play! I have had it for only a couple of weeks, so cannot yet speak to its longevity, but it seems sturdily made. If it turns out to be short-lived, I will update this review.
I used a lot in the first week, but now it's only occasional. I did make shredded carrots today that cost $2 less that the bag my roommate bought. I'm in a big salad mood this week so my usage for cucumbers, carrots, lettuce and eggs today will be worth it and save some $$, but then it will sit for a month
i bought this item and this mp3 player is the best you can store about 400 songs and with the sd slot for more memory you can go wrong also the fm radio is superb i recommend anyone to buy this mp3 player i had a ipod and it crashed my dell this one is simple to use no software and u have the option of a wall charger or directly from cpu item comes with usb cable and a cd for photos which you dont need i give this product a well deserved 10 and also the sound is exceptional
Replacement Item received: SmartDisk VST USB External Floppy Drive Color KitNew advances in technology are appearing at an ever increasing pace. Apple and other computer makers are in the beginning phase of moving away from optical drives (DVD/CD) favoring flash storage for it's stability, and it's amazing speed of performance.So it was amusing to recently find myself needing a floppy disc drive compatible with legacy Mac operating systems such as OS9 and earlier, as well as compatibilty with at least the now outdated, but more recent OSX Tiger 10.4.x. Time was spent refurbishing a dual-boot Apple G4 that could run OS 9 and OSX 10.4. The OS 9 environment was a restored disc image which bypassed the tedium of running a shoe box full of installers on CDs and floppy discs. Great! But how was I going to access documents on floppy discs in order to future-proof them by converting them to a format that could be read by current word processing, graphics, and MIDI applications?Reviewing specs and user reviews of a number of floppy disc drives resulted in my choosing the LaCie 706018 USB Ext Floppy Disk Drive.A few of days after the order was placed, an Amazon representative contacted me via telephone to indicate that the item was no longer available. "What???" However, there was a replacement and I was assured that the replacement would be compatible with older Mac systems as far back as OS 8.5. The replacement was accepted.The new SmartDisk VST USB External Floppy Drive arrived from seller barbjewels in a factory sealed box within the stated timeframe, and was a breeze to set up. Once OS 9 drivers were installed from the installation CD. the drive read floppies without any issues, including some for System 7.5.3 applications. When running OSX 10.4.x, an inserted floppy would appear on the desktop, making it's contents readily accessible for running them in Classic Mode, converting them, or archiving floppy installers to optical or hard discs for future builds of legacy systems :)I'm very pleased with the performance of the SmartDisk VST USB External Floppy and it's availability as part of my future-proofing arsenal.This review was written on an i5 MBP with optical drive.
I feel that I don't have to review the image quality anymore. As there are more professional reviews and users have already done.However, I'd like to generally state 2 points here.1.) The focusing is slower and noisier than the Micro 4/3 version. The turning sound is actually not very smooth, and louder than some of the Nikon and Canon USM lens.2.) For the image quality/price/size/sound factors, I don't think it is worth even at $900, not to mention the original MSRP .
On first glance this appeared to be a good photo printer. And, in fact, the photos printed were of very good quality. The downside is that after printing 6 or 7 photos (4" x 6") the print cartridge was empty! I also could not get the printer to read the photos stored on my Smart Card taken from a new Nikon Cool Pix camera (cards from Canon digital cameras worked with no problem). Bottom line - I returned the Kodak printer and bought an HP.
I rate the radio 5 star. Ipod interface 5 star. xm interface 5star. Now for the Nav system if I could give it a -5 stars I would. I have used them all in rent a cars and own an old garmin that works great. The D-3 has a habit of routing you pass were you should turn and than will have you u turn and back track up to 3 or 4 mile to turn on the street you passed 5 miles ago. It is 4 house off to find my house, the old Garmin is 4 feet off. For Navagation forget this one.
I haven't had to use speakers in a while, and I found these while over at our target. It was on clearance so I figured why not.It was worth the $35 I spent on it. The sound comes out nice, not like the tingy noise the old speakers my fianc&eacute; tried to pass off on me.I hook up my ipod to this and the sound comes out very nice. I like that feature so I don't have to put back all of my music on from my laptop to my new computer.It was a bit of a pain for me to get them to work, had to figure out the right way to hook them up to the computer. So that took off a star, I did figure it out after an hour or so. Then again I'm not much for getting around hardware.
Connects to my laptop and lets me access my ti 83 from my computer. I'm looking at adding applications to the calculator from the web.
This subwoofer works very well. It has great sound and obviously enhances the sound of the radio and CD player. I am not an audiophile, but this is a product I would definitely buy again, as I would the Tivoli radio and CD player.
I bought this for our car. I have tried using it for a year. It's always a battle to get a DVD to play without skipping. The player has to be situated just so, or it won't work. Very frustrating!! Spend more money on a better brand.
I gotta say that this cable when plugged in made the bass that I was holding connect with the amplifier and therefore created sound
This case is sturdy and I still have room to keep the USB cable in it too. I carry my camera in my purse, I don't have to worry about my camera getting beat up inside this case. This case would be perfect for pocket cam corders too, my camcorder fits perfectly.Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (White)
The first few printings was fine, then it started to jam with every use. The whole stack of paper gets stuck between the cartridge, and it is darn annoying of having to fix it all the time. It might be the cheap recycled paper I'm using. The only upside is that the ink does not smudge and it looks smooth. What's even more odd is the packing I received is different from the image here.
Very simple, but, very effective... Just hook it up and it works - I was so happy... Just make sure you set it up correctly because the first time I set it up wrong... Don't hook it up to your TV's speaker out (or headphone output) - I was getting nasty popping noises which I assume was "clipping"... The best way is to do it like this: Your Component (Cable/Satellite Box, DVD, VCR, etc.) --> Terk VR1 --> External Speakers (your own home theater speakers)... That's what worked for Me and I am really happy how well it's working... :)
These are RCA headphones? What happened to the quality products that they USED to put out? I can tell you right now, these aren't it.Many letdowns and very few if any advantages in these earphones. Spend your money and get something else.The first problem with these earphone is how they fit and feel on your head. Since the phones do not feature a swiveling feature like seen in most other headphone sets, you put them on your head and they feel like they're going to fall off.You have to constantly adjust the tuning dials to achieve a constant and clear signal. The signal becomes distorted or can't be recieved at all if you go as far as an upstairs bedroom which is directly above the transmitter or anywhere in range. Other problems with reception include popping noises and static within a very short distance from the transmitter.The automatic turn off is another feature which makes this model a poor choice. If the sound source is too low, such as a certain scene in a movie or something, the headphones will shut off within 30-60 seconds. This will usually come as a big surprise to you when the volume level changes and you hear loud static coming from the speakers which will cause most people to jump and fall out of their chair from the surprise.The last problem with these headphones is that the battery cover is very hard to get off and back on again after replacing the batteries. Due to the way the headphones are attached so tightly to the band. You have to fight with the cover to get it up and through the band.Save your money and go for something else.
The TuneTies function as described, however I found that the relatively small size of the product resulted in right wrapping which makes the cord of each of my earbud sets become overly coiled when untied. So they do keep your earbuds in a small, tidy space, but they also tangle the heck out of the cord when untied. I used them on 3 different sets (all 3 are a different brand) of earbuds and had the same problem with each. But that being said, they are relatively inexpensive, which helps make up for their problem.
Slim in size. Low Cost. Looks great All my DVDs plays very well in this player. Clear imagine, the best purchase I made this year (2006). I would recommend it to everyone.
Very impressed with the speed of shipping considering theprice is so low and awesome for a great product.Will definitely search out this seller if I have another problem!
I've quit buying any other brand of discs. I've been buying these for a couple of years now and never had a faulty disc. I'm very pleased with this product. #;^)
Someone could easily rate this item as a 3 or a 5 depending on the intended use. I split the difference. I would describe this as a very fine toy, coming close to being usable in a professional setting (crude one though). The images are fairly low quality/resolution but the magnification is good. I usually use the 60x position. The low mag position is way too wimpy and the 200x is too difficult for me to position. My use is for documenting failed pc boards where I need to photograph images of the tiny components that have failed. This scope does an adequate job in most instances. The software is adequate as well although it is very juvenile in my opinion, with it's literal bells and whistles. Switch off the sound if this annoys you. The head of the scope is easily removed from the holder so you can position it anywhere you want without the restrictions of the holder. I need that ability to photograph the pc boards which are way too big to fit on the slide tray, of course. Have used it for the last 2 years. Windows XP SP2.
I bought this product for a windows media center pc I put together in a low-profile case. My tv is DVI-D, so this was perfect, and the low-profile bracket was included in the box, I just swapped it, installed it, and got the latest drivers online, works perfect for what I needed it for.
Wow!!!! I never have seen anything so easy to put on my Kindle Fire:)It went on so smooth, a child could do it. No more reflection too. I Love it & am telling allmy friends to be sure & buy it.
Perfect picture quality and works really well. The picture is sharp and looks good through my component video cables into my panasonic DVD player. The size of it is not too over bearing and the sound quality is very defined. The remote is basic, but can act as a universal remote for the dvd player of your vcr if you are in a pinch. Lots of inputs, the only downside is no stereo audio out, just headphone out. Has v-chip and is simple setup. Looks like a wega, good stuff, BUY THIS!
The Sony ACVQ1050D L-series battery charger does what it is advertised to do. Simply, it works! I have a Sony Charger but it is for 1 battery at a time but my new Sony FX-7 uses more power therefore the batteries get used faster. I put 2 batteries on the charger, the left one charges and then the right one charges. The charger tells you how much time is left on the battery, how long it will take to charge, and how much power is on the battery at the time of a quick charge or a full battery charge. This is for L-Series Lith-ion batteries only so don't buy it for other type Sony batteries and expect it to work right. It comes with an AC/DC power cord and a cord for use in a car cigarette lighter. It also has a cord to power you camera with for either AC/DC or car lighter socket.
We purchased this JVC unit in early June from Crutchfield. The first problem was dubbing from video to dvd-the manual was wrong. We got help from JVC on the phone and worked that out. Then, about a month ago (past the short 90 day warranty) the unit would spontaneously start flashing "loading" at various times. We might be watching a video or dvd-it just starts flashing. We can't turn it off-the unit had to be unplugged and cleared before it stops. If it happens when set to timer record, it stops recording-so we've lost programs we wanted to record.Crutchfield says it's not their problem. JVC doesn't anwser emails and the customer service people just say mail it (at our expense) to the service center with a $50 check before they'll even look at it.This is obviously a problem others are having but JVC won't deal with it. I've lost all loyalty for JVC products-and I've filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Consumer Protection Department.Don't buy this unit-it's buggy!
Intermittent sound, Unfortunately didn't notice until I wanted to use it to hook up a standalone DVD player. When I used it alongside a surround sound, it wasn't a problem. Serves my right, but still annoying, in the bin now anyway!
Larger size and less capacity than current models, but definitely dependable. Bought it several years ago to back up data and it still works like a charm.
I use this lens on a 5D.It is definitely not as sharp as a 50mm lens, but this is something I accept as it is well known in photographic circles thatit's harder to get the same sharpness on a telephoto lens as it is on a wider angle lens, unless you want to put all the sharpness intothe center of the image, in which case you can get higher resolution. That's why you get better resolution from astronomical telescopes(which are optimized for the center of the image) than from camera lens.Overall I can't complain about this lens, for the price. There is very little chromatic aberration. It's built tough, it's light anddoesn't hurt my back.Jut be aware that if you want top-notch quality (at a price) you will have to fork out a lot more money for the 400mm f/2.8 lenses.In any case this will blow the zooms of equivalent focal length out of the water.So rating this lens is not so obvious:as far as value for money goes it's five stars, but in absolute terms it's four stars.Update:I noticed recently that the combination of this lens and my EOS 5D mark 2 does not always focus perfectly in AF. Consequently I now use manual focus in Live View mode (magnified 10x) to get the best sharpness.
I bought it for my Toshiba 500 GB Portable External Hard Drive. It fits just fine, very roomy. It would probably take another ext hard drive that is about 0.5 inch longer and wider and it wont be too tight. Sturdy external material but still looks nice. Interior also good. The elastic interior band keeps the content secure inside the case. Overall, a very good buy. Worth every penny.
This cable replaced the one included with the powered subwoofer found in the home-theater-in-a-box we recently purchased and seemed to add even more bass at lower volume settings. Less expensive than the big name brand and probably in no way inferior.
The router and AT&T; service sucks. I had a problem with my service and they were not able to resolve the issue. The customer service is even worse, it takes an eon to get through and they seem to have 24 to 48 hours of turnaround at each level of support.IF you have to cross three levels, you can only imagine the wait.I would suggest anybody thinking about switching to ensure that you have a backup cell phone with a lot of minutes!!In short, I would not recommend it to my friends.Thanks.
I cannot believe the price listing for this card. $70? Really?? You're out of you're freaking minds, Action Packaged, INC!I bought it at Fries back in 2005 for less than $20 and even then it was a few years old.. Sound was pretty good. Did have problems with the rear jack cutting out after a while. Anyway, this card is badly out of date. The company is out of business. I think the driver to search for if you're running any kind of MODERN operating system would be the c-media PCI driver and you might have some luck there. Does work on Windows 7 x64 and I've had this card for over 4 years and am using it for emergencies only.
4 star rating mainly b/c haven't had any issues and is a good mid-level protection device for your A/V setup.I bought this device specifically to clean up the AC power driving my audio/video setup which includes a 50" HDTV, receiver, cable box, and DVD recorder. The other obvious reason is surge protection. I don't think 1650J is sufficient but it will hold me until I make up my mind on a higher end unit. I currently have my HDTV (LCoS projection) plugged into a battery backup which is then plugged into the HTS200. The battery backup also has 800J of surge protection. It's a good start but I am looking at the MKII2600, APC A/V and the Beklin PureAV. Leaning towards the MKII2600 but the APC looks good as well. Don't think I would trust Belkin but some say not a bad product for the price. These choices are mainly for the higher surge protection. I am not expecting improvement in picture quality or sound as I didn't with the HTS200. Just a piece of mind when a brown/blackout hits and you have some surge and AC line protection. I think the biggest word of advice is: If you own a rear projection TV with LED or a bulb - plug it into a battery backup and then into your main surge protector whether it be a home theater reference setup from monster or APC or Belkin - whatever. Those bulbs can blow easily. And you don't need the expensive pure sine-wave battery backup. Just get a unit that has AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation). That is more important. Cheers...
Very quick, good transaction. They are exactly as advertised and are now my favourite headphones. :) I've never owned headphones so comfortable before. Didn't need to take them off during the 8-hour drive from home to college.
This camcorder was bought in September 2005 and is still working well. I was talking a film class and didn't want to have the hassle of borrowing my school's $1000+ camcorder. Knowing full well that Canon and Sony, especially Sony, would be the best camcorder for people wanting their shots to look professional, I looked on Amazon and Circuit City to see reviews. I went into Stereo Advantage and well, walked out with a JVC due to the fact that it was a little less expensive then some of the other camcorders. So, the advantages and disadvantages:Advantages:1) It is pretty decent in low light. It does have a light on it and this does help.2) I never noticed the motor noise mostly because when I film stuff and edit it on my Powerbook with Final Cut, I usually add music. I read reviews with motor noises but I guess that if there is complete silence in a room, you'll hear it.3) Firewire cable and AV cables are easy to find and connect.4) Easy to hold.Disadvantages:1) Firewire does NOT come with camcorder. You'll have to buy this separate. Best place to find firewire cables is online (Amazon, Ebay). You'll play way too much in stores.**By the way, if you don't know what firewire is here is what it is. Mac computers almost always come with firewire outlet, just like PCs come with USB outlets. For PCs, you can buy a firewire card and insert it in your PC. The purpose of firewire is to transfer video from your camcorder onto your computer. USB plugs(which comes with this camcorder) just transfer photos.2) Taking pictures on this camcorder does not turn out good at all. I would stick with a digital camera instead.3) Battery is horrible. It lasts like 50 minutes fully charged. I plan on buying another one.
I love this CD player. So much. I researched what I was going to get before buying it, and although it wasn't the model I was looking for (I wanted the 710- $10 more, generally), I am very glad I got this. I'm going to make my own little pro's and cons list, since it seems to be the thing to do.Cons:~Headphones it comes with. Kill them! I'm guessing Sony wanted to keep the price lower and thus didn't include the behind-the-head model that rocks, but they shouldn't have. A true music lover spends $80 or $90 on a CD player and knows sucky headphones. I reccommend Koss behind-the-head headphones with the little volume adjuster on the wire. Very nice.~Radio band: the reception is not very good, although it can be awesome. I live in Raleigh, a major city, and often times the recpetion is static-y even for a local station. It does help to stretch out the wire, but that can be annoying.~ATRAC software: I use it a lot so that I don't have to take my CDs with me everywhere, and it breaks down a lot. Especially with my MP3 files. Be careful. Don't overload it with stuff, you waste time because it will crash. If it does, reload it and it should be ok, at least for a time.~Battery location: inside of it. And if it needs a battery replacement, it erases all of your favorites on CDs, which sucks.~Play/Stop/Change File Button (I'm not sure what its called): This really makes me mad. Often times I will push the next song button and it will go on pause or turn off. GRR! It's quite annoying and I hate that function. Also quite easy to mistakenly turn on.~Not nearly enough bass. Disappointing.~Its not very pretty.Pros:~Volume: Awesome range, and easy to find.~ATRAC Options: I love the options this gives you... song name, artist, album, its incredible. I really reccommend using this program. The only bad thing is that the CDs you make do not play on other CD players. But who cares about them?~Display: It constantly amazes me how the words just drift across the screen. My last CD player sucked, ok?~Jog Dial: to the other commenter... learn how to use it. It's so useful, especially on ATRAC CDs. Learn those too. Technology amazes me.~Favorites: Even though I don't much use this option, its really cool. It takes some time to figure out at first, but it's worth it.~User's manual: call me a nerd, but I use it. And I love that I have to. All the options make it very useful and necessary. It explains things quite fully and easily.~Hold button: a CD played without it is ridiculous.~Battery life: its AMAZING. They say 90 hours, they mean it. Tip: use rechargable batteries. It is meant to use those, and they last the longest. No more wasted money on batteries!~Radio. Although at times it sucks, it is ultimately very useful.I think that covers everything... I highly recommend this CD player. Sony strikes again, another step towards world domination.
I bought this for my IMac for a couple of online games. Plug and play with the Mac is great. In less than 2 minutes was up and flying. I love the fact that it is a good design and heavy enough so it doesn't move around on you. Cant say enough good things about it. And haven't found anything bad to report.
The Jensen JB15 are the best pair of headphones I have ever used. They produce an sound that is unreal, and have a great look to as well. Jensen placed an inline volume control w/ mute button so you have totel controll of your sound at the touch of your fingers no matter what you are using them on!! These headphones are the perfect combo of style and sound, with a low price tag! What more could you want?
I purchased this camera for my 15 year old for Christmas. She loved it. She is taking graphic arts and design in the Tech School and it is very relevant to her classes. I am very happy with this camera, it is "cool"
Okay everyone, you can't be a "dj" using this table, sorry white boy. But, if you want to have an impressivly smooth looking table, then I'd say you best indulge yourself in this purchase. I always d moving the needle, I'd always drop it too near the edge of the record and it'd fall off and bum out the needle, gah! This eliminates such a dilemma, it is automatic man you just press the start button and it finds the right spot and there you go. Nothing bad to be said about said record player I've been using it for a year and haven't had to replace the needle once. plays like a pimp. Only downside (if you'd call it that) is that it automatically rotates, so you can't do your whiteboy Grandmaster Flash impersonation in front of your friends (oh boo hoo huh?).
I was very excited to receive the Wireless DJ as a Christmas gift. However, months later, I still can't get it to work properly.If you have an existing wireless network, as I have, or live in an apartment building where there is other wireless traffic, you may not be able to fully enjoy this device due to frequent "dropouts" (sound cutting in and out). This may be due to the Bluetooth interface it uses, or it may be due to some problems with its Streampoint software. Logitech markets this device as not needing a wireless network to connect; they should probably clarify and say that people with a wireless network are much better off purchasing a different product (for example, the Squeezebox, now also owned by Logitech).Logitech has issued one software upgrade since I purchased; this has not solved the problem. I have spent a lot of time over the past several months researching their user forums and doing trial and error installation, to no avail. Most unfortunately, despite the theoretical appeal of the device, and its great design, I can't recommend it for everyone.
This cartridge description made it sound like it was new, and when it came, it did not come in the packaging as it looks like in the picture, which is deceiving. That is new packaging in the picture. It only came in the inside carton pack, and it had a different looking sticker on the cartridge itself, than a brand new HP one has. When I tried it out, there was no blue color at all! It was a complete waste. I sent it back. I can't afford to waste $35 on a piece of junk. Don't buy.
The fit is a little snug for my camera, but at least I know that if I drop it, things will be OK. It comes with a handy belt loop and very long strap. There is a front pocket for batteries if your camera needs them, or an extra memory card. However, you will not be able to fit anything in it if you have a significant-sized lens. This should fit most point and shoot cameras. You can't beat the price either. The color is unique, too.
I have tried most of the FM transmitters in the marketI must say they were way below expectations; though they were from well known brands. This device defies my bad experience with the garbage transmitters I bought..very easy to use...just find a clear FM channel.Of u don't like wired devices,like me, just use its blue tooth.Its blue tooth technology is superb, I use it constantly for music streamingAnd phone calls.This device has a USB slot; it can be used to charge your device.I bought this device based on my friend's recommendation
These speakers are very good i use them with my Mac Mini and MBP. Great sound and will fill room. The back ones are a little short for the wire as others have said.Base on the speakers allows you to hang on wall or set on desk with ease. No other parts needed to hang. (Except Screws).The Packaging is horrible. this product comes with so much plastic on the wires. took me maybe 10 min. to unpack and 5 to set up. (It's worth the work)The control for it has a 2 knobs one for bass and one for vol. The bass knob is hard to turn because it;s so small.Is a must have for any one who wants good sound from computer. however for a theater set up maybe something more may be needed for a big room.GREAT BUY!
I replaced the standard video cable running from my Monster splitter to my aging, 70&quot; Mitsubishi projection TV. I had been so pleased with the signal splitter I figured this too would be a big performance booster. It wasn't. It's certainly good quality cable and connectors, but I didn't get a good return on my investment.
I bought my first DVX100b around May-June 07, and my second this April of 08. Impressed enough to buy a second one.But really this camera is a well rounded DV camera. Its about as good as you can get with out going HD.The shots are solid as well as the quality of image. It does not take much to learn the controls, yet in no way is it consumer level technology. Between the white balance controls, the light gain levels, and the 3 filter settings this camera can adapt to a wide range of settings. The color and clarity of the image is brilliant but where the DVX100 really impressed me was in low light conditions. I am a wedding videographer and I was terrified of the reception because theres usually very little lighting and the footage looks black. The DVX100b can keep a good quality image while in very low lighted settings.The only problem I really had was when I first used it, it was difficult to keep a steady shot. Still with practice over time it becomes easy to hold and have a steady shot.Above all this camera is freindly for those who have never used a pro camera before, and customizable enough to fit even the best of professional videographers. I recommend this camera to any videographer out there, I especially recommend this camera for those that are beginning and need a camera that can hold you together until you get your style down.
I only get about 10-15 copies per ink tank on this one. I don't use it often, but at least twice a month for 10 copies each. It's happened three times now. I'm thinking "what a worthless piece of junk."
The spacebar is stiff in the center and jams when hit at the sides. As the hands relax on the keyboard, the thumbs naturally tend to move inward. At this point, when the spacebar is hit at the upper left or right corner, it will jam. This will lead to wrist discomfort. I would need to make a constant conscious effort to keep my thumbs extended, and even then the spacebar would be stiffer than expected.NOTE: I have bought/tried this keyboard at multiple stores. This is a persistent problem that affects every keyboard that I tried.
Altho some have used this product to improve their cable system I put this amplifier on my digital conversion box to try and clean up some channels I was getting from my old antenna. After hooking it up, I got an additional 6-8 channels and clarity of the picture increased. I now have 20 channels on my old tube TV in the garage and the picture has improved. Worth the investment.
This is a fabulous MP3 player. One disappointment: It does NOT record FM, which was the main reason I bought and the product info from Amazon stated it had this feature.Other than that, it is terrific and easy interface/use.I really don't care that it charges via USB since my computer is generally on anyway.
Works exactly how I expected them to work, no complaints with these at all. My girlfriend likes them as well.
This case is excellent for my Coolpix L1. It fits snugly, so the camera is not bouncing around inside. It has storage room for a memory card and spare batteries. This case protected my camera very well during a recent trip, where my camera was inside a backpack, and nothing hapenned to it. You can either use it around your neck or loop it through your belt.
never even open the package. I did not need it to go with the headphones I had purchased.
I have bought many digital cameras in the past. None work as well or as easy. Most cameras I bought would take the picture a couple of seconds after pressing the shutter. Not this one. In fact, I can take series of pics and each come out sharp and clear. Again, for the price, you can't beat this camera.
The company sent out the product very quickly, the suction part works well, but the Garmin pops out constantly (for no reason).
Very cool gadget -- images are clear and crisp. Software was a little hard to get installed and working but I did get it. Recommend!
This is a very sturdy wall mount. I'm using it to hold up a 100lb 42" plasma and I have total confidence that this mount will hold it.Here are my issues:1) The hinges are VERY stiff which make it difficult to manuever.2) With the weight of the TV on it sagged a little bit and the TV is angled slightly down. Again, I am completely confident that it will not fall of the wall, but I was a bit disappointed that it sagged at all.3) It sticks out very far from the wall. If the TV is square to the wall and it is completely pushed in, the back of the TV is about 7 or 8 inches from the wall. I was really hoping that it would sit closer to the wall. This seems to be normal for cantilever mounts though. I've looked at them locally at retail stores and they all seem to be like this.
We bought this camera to replace our old Canon 3.2 MP. It was a bad trade! This camera seemed easy to use, but once we uploaded the pics onto the computer, they were very digital-looking (pixel-y?). They were awful compared to our old camera. Also, the whole back of the camera is the LCD screen and I didnt like that. I didn't want to touch the screen and had trouble with the camera feeling comfortable in my hands. We returned it and bought the Canon 8MP Powershot and loved it!
I orginally gave this product a 1 star based on the fact they did not work in my HP PSC 750. The seller then shipped me a 2nd set of reman cartridges. After initally receiving an error message on the black cartridge, I was able to finally clear the error message, align the cartridges and print. While the black colors are acceptable, the color is washed out, especially the blue. I tried both printing and copying. While the items are usable, they by no means are the equivalent of HP original cartridges. In fairness, they're also way cheaper. But, if you need a quality print or copy job, my original comments stand. You get what you pay for. Since I just got the cartridges, I can't comment on other reviewers who have noted the paucity of pages printed. I'll use these as I think the vendor is trying to do the right thing, but I cetainly wouldn't ever use these in a business environment that required turning out quality color prints or copies.
My wife and I are both completely in love with this camera. I did hours and hours of research before buying and it definitely paid off.--- PROS ---IMAGE STABILIZATION: The image stabilization (IS) works wonders, making many pictures that would have otherwise been blurry turn out just fine. Blur was the biggest problem we had run into while using our other cameras (Sony DSC-P72 & Sony T1).WIDE ANGLE LENS: At first I was skeptical of getting a wide angle camera like this. I nearly got the SD700 instead, but now I'm very glad that I didn't. I had always wanted a point-and-shoot that would let me zoom in farther than the standard 3x, so with the SD700 I almost jumped at the chance. But then as I got to thinking about it I realized that the average point & shoot user (life myself) is more often in need of fitting more into the shot than of zooming in on some distant object. I think this wide angle lens is the way to go for most folks--though obviously not for everyone.BATTERY LIFE: Excellent. It seems to never run out. I've taken 250+ photos / videos without even seeing the low battery indicator turn on.RED EYE: We'va had very little red-eye problems with this camera, though I'm not sure what about this camera would make such an improvement over our old ones. Maybe it's just that we don't have to use the flash as much since our lower-light photos are saved from blur by the IS feature.VIDEO: The videos look fantastic, though they eat up a LOT of memory. A 12 minute video I shot took up 1 GB. That could obviously be compressed with some post processing software, but most people don't have this type of software.FOCUS CHECK FEATURE: There is a great option that--after snapping a picture--shows you a zoomed in view of the object you focused on and which allows you to see whether any motion or focus blur occurred. This feature is fantastic because it lets you snap a photo and then move on confident that it came out correctly. With our old Sony T1 we used to have to snap two or three shots of everything just to help increase our odds of taking a photo free of motion blur.--- CONS ---CANON SOFTWARE: With the exception of the cool photostich program, the canon software is horrible.SCRATCHES EASILY: I made the mistake of storing the camera in a small waterproof camera case that I rented while hiking the narrows at Zion National Park. The case had a few stray grains of sand that had fallen into it that really did a number on my camera's finish. It's got hundreds of small scratches on it now, all from just a couple of grains of sand.That's it. It's a great little camera.
If you have Windows 95 or Windows 98 this is a good input device to use. It has several nice features:1. user defined gestures for keyboard shortcuts2. better, smoother scrolling than a mouse3. easier to keep clean4. can change the text size of a web page without accessing the menu5. doesn't care if you're right or left handed6. works on any surface that it will fit on, self contained7. more features than I have listed8. easy to useTo me it's well worth the price.But if you have Windows XP do not buy it. There are no drivers for Windows XP as of yet, without the drivers it acts like a basic mouse.I don't know about any other OS and compatibility.
I have been a sound technitian for 10 years now and I can tell you that for this value $97.00 THIS IS THE ONE TO GO FOR! The sound is great, crisp and clear, if you know about audio and frequencies you can change the freqs for each channel giving you the oportunity to customize it the way you wnt it. The DSP work in dolby and dts signals so you get a good acoustic (no distortion) from this receiver when watching your DVD's.The display is not so easy to use but once you get it its fine, anyways you dont have to change the setup that often. The remote is ok, works for what you need it. Am very happy with this buy, I had a Pioneer receiver before and I can tell you this one has a better sound.
The entire family is enjoying the camera. Easy to use, photos are excellent. It does eat the batteries. Always carry extra. The preliminary flash has caused some strange facial expressions in impromptu photos.
At least 5 other reviewers over the past 6 weeks seem to have posted the same problem - the unit suddenly stopped functioning. Mine ate my disc and there is no manual eject button.
Easy to set up. Company helpful whe once piece of equipment did not work in the original setup. Only drawback is the channel and volume selectors are small and sometimes hard to press.
Our son got a playstation game for his birthday, the first time he tried to play it, it wouldn't work because of scratches we found on it. After talking to quite a few people we bought a skip doctor. We tried it on his game and it worked perfectly. This product is not for smudges or fingerprints, it is for scratches. We were told it actually takes a &quot;layer&quot; off to get rid of the scratches. The buffing just takes a few minutes. We have not tried it on a DVD or an audio cd, but it works great on playstation games.
This camera is absolutely awesome! For one you are getting an HP, so it is definetly good technology. And you are getting a one of a kind digital camera designed by the rock goddess herself, Gwen Stefani. I bought one as soon as it came out and I have to be the only one in my area who has one, all my friends wanted one of their own when they saw it! Although the video feed isn't so great it takes magnificant pictures.
I shoot western Colorado landscapes for microstock sites. I need a camera with low image noise, smooth focus, long battery life, and durability.I love Nikon. I have had Nikon SLRs since I started shooting stock in the late 70s. They are dependable, quality instruments. The D80 is no exception. No point-and-shoot, it feels like my old F2. It takes beautiful pictures in all kinds of weather.You will need at least one extra battery. The battery life is long--three or four 2 gig cards worth of RAW pictures, for me--but you will want this baby with you all the time.I bought the body only, because I had the lens from my D70, but you will want a VR zoom or a fixed lens for maximum sharpness. I don't like tripods and don't use them as often as I should. The remote is useful for closeups. It helps you avoid camera shake, especially in low light.
The DMR-ES20S has more bugs and hangs more often than an initial release of Microsoft Windows. The first thing you should do once you have the unit set up is to download the latest firmware from http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport the latest firmware available is U3-150 dated 12/02/2005. The update takes a few minutes and takes care of many of the freeze ups that require unplugging the unit from the ac outlet.The firmware update still leaves unresolved a serious bug affecting scheduled recording. The unit seems to think there's not enough space when in fact there is. For example, a schedule set to record three one hour shows and two half hour shows at LP (4 hours) mode will always fail to record the last half hour show. One way I found around this bug to set the record mode (rec mode button) to EP (6 or 8 hours) while leaving scheduled recording at LP mode. With this workaround, the unit does record all the shows filling up the disc at four hours. However, you will get a warning message indicating that the disc is full and not all titles have been recorded the next time you power up the unit. The last show will not show up as a separate title when the disc is finalized, it is part of the one right before it.I contacted Panasonic via their website contact form about this problem and still have not heard from them for almost three weeks now.The remote has a clean layout. The manual is easy to follow. The display on the unit is somewhat lacking in conveying information. Fan noise is not that significant. Overall, the unit is pretty easy to operate.It gets three stars. One star subtracted for the initial buggy firmware and another subtracted for the unresponsive tech support.
It worked for about 2 months, then got a slight jam and never recovered. Find something a bit more robust.
I did some research and ordered three top-rated binoculars, 8 x 42, in the $300 range. Spent an hour or so outdoors with all three pairs. The Swift Audubon HHS had much crisper and brighter image than either the Nikon Monarch or the Eagle Optics Ranger 8 x 42. As with all things, there are some trade-offs. The Nikon and Eagle models were a few ounces lighter, enough to make a difference in comfort. Both models also have a much closer focus. The Audubon only focusses down to about 9 ft. I really wanted to like the Nikon better because of the weight and the close focus, but in the end the image was so superior in the Audubon HHS that was the choice I made. They're actually 8.5 x 44 and that small increase in magnification does make a difference. I'd been using 10 x 50's and loved the larger image but found them difficult for tracking birds because of the constant need for fine-tuning the focus.
This little box is a marvel. I've had a DSL line in my home for about a year, and up until now the way I was splitting the feed through my home network was by running an old computer and Linux. Unfortunately, since I'm a Linux newbie, I was not comfortable with the security issues of my home network, because I was not sure whether the network was properly configured for maximum safety.The Linksys router resolved these issues for me. For starters, installation is really simple. Take the box, hook up the DSL or Cable modem feed into the WAN input, and connect the router to your own hub/router via the LAN output. That's it. After that, fire up one of the computers in the local network, run a web browser, and tweak the router to your own preferences. This little box replaced an old computer, saves electricity, and improves security. At the highest level of security, it puts all the ports in &quot;stealth&quot; mode - i.e. outside probes to your IP address will return no results, leading the person launching the probe to think that there is nothing at your IP address (sounds kind of confusing but its really simple). To see if your broadband connection to the net is safe, go to www.grc.com, where they will actually probe your IP and show what they can find out.Although the Linksys box by itself is not a total and absolute protection to your home network, at least you can rest assured that nobody is going to put a worm in your computer and use it to launch Denial of Service attacks or other nasty things. That's because these boxes run proprietary code (operating system) that most hackers don't use. Why bother to learn Linksys OS, even if it might be a version of Linux, if most computers connected to the net use Windows? Just remember to read the manual and configure the system properly.If you have broadband access, this router is definitely highly recommended. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because my access speed seems to have decreased a tad bit. Using a computer running Linux as my IP router, I was achieving higher speeds in the LAN computers than by using the Linksys router. I'm sure that has to do with processing speeds, etc. Nevertheless, the speed difference seems to be minimal. BTW, I have yet to play any internet games through the router, but I have not heard anything to lead me to believe that the router would interfere with gameplay over the net.
I use this for my D40 and it is so easy to set-up and use. I wish I had bought this sooner. It is VERY small. I would suggest storing it with your memory cards because it can easily become lost in a large camera bag.
I actually playing around put it and sealed it up in the box that it came in with some duck tape. Hooked it up to my stereo and was surprised at what i heard! this thing pounds! had stuff rattling off my walls!! Defintl prett awesome. And you cant go wrong with price!
easy to use, the zipper works, and i can toss in the charger & etc and still zip everything together. i am very pleased with this purchase.
I bought this printer because I do a lot of 11" x 17" printing. It serves that function well, although as other have reported the duplex unit does not function well (paper jams). The duplex unit works well on legal size. Printing in the "fast normal" and "draft" modes is fast, partially because each new sheet is fed immediately after the previous, so there is no gap in time from printing one sheet to the next. Printing of Letter size in "draft" mode is startingly fast when compared to other ink jets. Ink is easy to replace and the reservoirs are big in the model 10 and 11 cartridges. I previously used an HP 9800 and this is a dream comparitively becasue the ink lasts so much longer and each color can be replaced uniquely rather than the tricolor cartidges of the 9800. I am happy with my 850dn choice and would buy it again. I wish I would have bought the 850 the first time rather than the less expensive 9800.
This produce works great, I plugged it in USB port on my HP desktop. Loaded the software and it found my wireless network right away.
This product arrive on time and as seller described. I am happy with the purchase!
I've been using this for about a month and am quite happy with it. I don't have a 'real' TV, however I subscrib to Comcast in order to have Broadband. I'm not a regular TV watcher either (kinda hard to be without a TV :->) and was looking for an inexpensive solution which didn't take up much room. Adding a USB tuner to my laptop was an attractive thought.If you aren't expecting high definition video and just want to watch TV on your PC, this works just fine. I have it hooked up without a cable box, so I can't get any of the scrambled channels, but it does the other 99 channels. I can view it full screen, about 2/3 screen (which shows the menu selections on the left) or as a small picture in the lower left of the screen (not picture-in-picture, though). When you first install the software it goes out and figures out which channels are available. At first I thought it wasn't finding any channels, but several hours later all the channels were there. Very strange. It's been fine ever since and that was the only glitch I experienced.The PVR (recorder) is handy. I can set it to record based on time/date/channel. Watch out for the file sizes, though! It makes MPG files which are about 3GB for each hour of video. At least it calculates how much space it needs to record what you want, so it will tell you if you are going to fill up your hard drive.My only complaint so far is the software didn't allow me to choose where the MPG files are recorded. I would really like to put them on my external HD instead of in the default location. Maybe if I reinstalled the SW I could change it. (Haven't tried, though.) For now, I just move files off to the external HD as needed. In a whole month I think I've recorded 4 or 5 shows. Not much, but I've been able to watch stuff that I otherwise might have missed or forgotten to watch.
Like a lot of people these days, the only war I am personally having on the home front is the one against telemarketers, and unwanted calls in general. It remains inconceivable to me that in this day of such technology that leaves us in awe at times, we still are unable to control who it is, an how often our privacy is invaded in the very place where we live. My telephone service provider allows is to block certain calls, but only with a limit of 30, that is just about useless. Most telemarketers have several lines they can switch over to, and always seem to do. And it is totally ineffective against so called "unavailable" calls. To my knowledge there has still not been invented a call screening machine that refuses or blocks anonymous and unknown calls, as well as blocks an unlimited amount of numbers. Until that time, we are forced to settle for some system of second best in the war on the front line of our peace and solitude.I recently picked up this Zenith Hang Up at a local electronics show. I installed it without directions, (I'm a man, we're supposed to do that), and had it up and running in a minute or two. This little gadget is just about as simple as it gets for such a device. When you get a call that is unwanted, you simply press the button and a message is immediately dispatched, (twice) informing the caller that you do not accept such calls, and to remove you from any further calling lists. As most people now know, there is a national no call registry that is just about as useless and infective as one would expect some government run operation to be. Telemarketers frequently either by pass or just ignore the list and call you anyway. Also, charities and other calls like politically motivated ones are immune from the list in any event. Past practice of my trying to inform the callers of my being on the list as the no call registry suggests has been equally useless in being effective. You not only have to often interrupt their well informed speech designed specifically for you not to be able interrupt, but even when you get a word in they often just hang up before hearing your whole frustration. This Zenith unit does not spare you the bother of getting up to see who is calling, but it does provide and easy, non personal approach to getting your point across without having to speak to anyone, or hear any part of anyone's well rehearsed speal. It also immediately stops the phone from ringing, effectively ending the call when you activate it. It is definitely not the greatest technology I am hoping gets invented for this horribly frustrating problem, but is certainly better than just letting the phone ring itself out without answering, or facing down the problem personally without much success. If you're like me, you screen most calls before answering anyway, so getting up to see who is calling is a part of the call process in any event. I do not find it that to be much of an inconvenience overall.In conclusion, there are two important things to be considered when purchasing this unit, which in my opinion comes out as big plus for buying it.. One is the fact that I have no real weigh in on its effectiveness, as some other reviewers have made a point of. Keeping track of how many of these culprits it seems to stop is sorta like locking your doors and night and wondering how well it is stopping anyone from entering your home. It certainly can do no harm, and is far better than doing nothing at all. Personally, I have noticed a drop in the number of calls I have been receiving since installing it, so for what its worth I feel it is being very effective. Lastly, there are other more sophisticated systems available for a lot more money on Amazon and the internet that pretty much promise to do nothing more than this one does for a very fair price in comparison. The more expensive units do things like offering you the opportunity to leave your own message, and or keeping a log of the numbers called and blocked. Neither being a premium I consider valuable, or which I personally care about. I simply want some of my privacy back in my own home for as little money spent, period. Trust me that at the time of this writing, this reasonably priced Zenith system is as cheap and as effective as it comes for this problem that is available. I highly recommend buying one and installing it on the phone you are often closest too, and, if you have a large home with several phones, that you buy as many as you need. You may just come to feel that it is the best money you have spent in quite some time.....
These are really cool and sounds pretty good for PC speakers. Just dont expect them to replace your sound system. The price is right.I also looked at Harman Kardon Soundsticks 2, they seemed like better sounding but for me, they are too big in size.
I was getting charged a monthly fee by my cable provider to &#34;rent&#34; a cable modem. This was a nice, gently used cable modem that replaced the rental and saved me money. I have no complaints and nothing wild to say besides it works and I've had no issues.
I just received my mini-plug adaptors from this site, and it's hard to quantify the amount of difference it has made to my playing of itunes over my imac, when I had always plugged in the headphone jack as an ordinary analog connection and straight into the analog inputs in myCambridge - 540R v3 - 6.1 Channel A/V Receiver - Silver. Well, it's incredible, and just another of the seemingly endless improvements you make in so many little aspects of your life when you go with a macApple iMac MB418LL/A 24-Inch Desktopand start reading up on all the little extras they barely even mention in passing. Like many of the people that have already reviewed this item, there's very little that can go wrong once you pull off the little clear plastic protective cover and manage to find the right input in the back of your receiver, which took me a couple tries (looking backwards and upside down and not referring to the manual like I should have). Once you hit all the right holes and push the right buttons, this set-up blazes away like nothing you have heard in itunes before.Shake Your Money MakerI should add that getting the adaptor in itself is essential to use the imac's optical outlet, yes, it's a 3.5 mm toslink plug that fits right into the headphone jack. But not just that, the right angle of this particular product makes it very easy to reach round the back and plug in the standard toslink cable. After that, and given all the above, just sit back and enjoy having a fun computer, excellent intuitions, and fantastic sound.
I thought this was supposed to be a compact stereo, but its actually pretty large. The speakers are easily 14 inches high and ten inches deep. The remote control isn't very well laid out. Other than that it sounds pretty good.
I wanted to buy a really inexpensive USB drive and I got this one. This product was probably one of the cheapest 512MB drives I could find online. It works fine but the casing is a little flimsy. I don't think I'd ever put it on my keychain!
Not just dads, but anyone not wanting to lug around a camcorder with their digital camera.I researched like crazy on what camera to buy, wanting good resolution and more importantly video capture. It came down to these cameras, the Canon S50, Fuji F700. Fuji S5000 and S7000S50 has best picture, small, but not good zoom, doesn't take standard batteries, and the video capture is only half-rez and limited to 3-mintue max sizes.The F700 is small like the s50, taked great video (full rez, as long as you want), but it doesn't use standard batteries, only does 3MP pictures and only takes the more espensive XD cards..Then I found the S500 which does 3MP, good zoom, but only takes half-rez video and requires XD card..But... the S7000 seems to have everything i wanted for around the same price..It takes standard AA batters (and rechargables too)Taes XDcard AND Compact Flash/Microdrive storageHas 6X zoom.Super-macro mode,Continuous burst shooting.takes 6MP pictures natively (12MP possible too)and takes full-rez video ad 60FPS for as much storage you have.... sold.I was going to only spend $300 total, but with the $100 rebate, the s700 really became worthwhile.The camera takes AWESOME outside pictures.. a bit noisy indoors, but the flash makes it work great indoors..Okay, a quick comment to the people that say a digital camera isn't good for capturing video for life's moments.. like recording your child's school play etc/...You might use a camcrder to capture 90-minutes of video.. but really, you gonna watch that full 90-minutes at a later time? no, youre gonna edit, fastforward or whatever just to get to the part you want to watch which will probably be like 10 minutes tops.
This boombox is AWESOME!!!!!! It plays CD, cassetes, and even the radio! It also has an extra spot to store CDs! If you need a new boombox, one that's easy to carry around, I wounldn't recommend anything but this boombox!!!! And you can even get it in colors, instead of boring ol' black or silver!!!
This products accomplishes what it was intended to do; although, if all you have at point of source (i.e. service provider's coaxial) and at point of the receiver (i.e. your TV w/coaxial input only) is a coaxial cable connection, you will also need a RF modulator to accomplish the connection at both ends of the system. While I was able to make the system function adequately with these modulators, the expense of two additional pieces of equipment made it impractical from a cost perspective. Also, the additional boxes in a confined space (i.e. kitchen countertop) were not desirable. Also, a RF remote is needed (unless you also buy the remote extender) if you desire to view the TV to determine a desired channel.Coaxial "in" on the transitter and a coaxial "out" on the receiver would make this product more desirable.
The performance VS cost of these speakers is hard to beat! Very smooth and balanced sound at a very affordable price! They are marine rated - a big plus especially if you intend to mount these in car doors where moisture is bound to exist! The woofers feature rubber surrounds so you know they're going to last more than a few hot, summer seasons. The tweeters are natural sounding (not shrill or overly bright) and they can be mounted in a variety of ways to accommodate your needs. Highly recommended!!!
You can tell the difference between a cat-5e and a cat-6. This cat-6 cable is thicker / heavier than the 5e cable I have. I am very happy with this.UPDATE- 3/06/11...Cable has been hooked up to my modem since day one. still not a single problem.
I've owned this printer for probablly a year now and now I'm shopping for a new one!! Why can't Canon get it in their head to put the print head on the ink cartridge itself like HP does (who's printers I'm now reviewing)...then maybe you wouldn't have the problem of your print head wearing out and clogging like I did. Oh and did I mention it costs about $85 for a new print head,...yeah that's what I said! Don't get me wrong...the printer did great for the time I had it...excellent prints and everything but to only last a year (if it's even been that long)...I'm quite disappointed. So my search is on.
I purchased this card reader as soon as I saw it on Amazon.com. I have had it now for about two months and continue to enjoy it on a daily basis for many different uses.1. I use it with my digital camera to transfer images to my computer via the compact flash slot. Viking is completely accurate when they state it transfers information about 50 times faster than the method supplied with my digital camera.2. I use it to transfer large files between my laptop and desktop via the ATA Type II slot. I am constantly creating presentations on my laptop (larger than can fit on a standard floppy drive) that I need to download to my desktop at home. It is a lot faster than my old method of needing to email large files between my laptop and home desktop, or needing to burn a CD-R to transfer the data. Now I can transfer data at 1.5 MB per second (according to the Viking literature) conveniently.3. I also enjoy the convenience of using the card reader to transfer my MP3 files from my home computer to my MP3 player via the SmartMedia card slot.This combo card reader that reads all three form factors (ATA Type II/PCMCIA, Compact Flash, and SmartMedia) was an ingenious idea. The ability for Viking to keep the price so low is also amazing!P.S. It took about 1 minute to install this USB device on Windows 98. Nothing complicated, just plug it in and insert the included Viking CD-ROM.I Highly recommend this product!
Of course most people know Olympus as a high quality brand. And, I was looking for a suitable yet affordable lens that could be adaptable to my Panasonic Lumix G1. In this 40-150 lens, I surely found just that.In daylight and other well lit situations, the results from the ED Zuiko seems hard to beat. While it does struggle somewhat in low light situation, many lenses do the same. Overall, I've been pretty satisfied with the results from my preliminary test shots.BIGGEST PROS:1. It appears to be well built and very durable.2. The lens has a solid zoom range and is one of few lenses that allows for any use of auto focus with an adapter.3. The light weight and lack of bulkiness are wonderful little extras.BIGGEST CONS:1. It is a little tight when it comes to turning the lens to extend the zoom.2. This lens only allows for manual and AFS focus and not AFC focus.3. When extending the zoom in low light situations, you may as well forget about getting a crisp shot on anything that moves.All in all, it's a good buy for a reasonable price and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any photography enthusiast.
excellent product and quality. Securely packed and well priced.. . . . . . . . . . . .
The router seemed decent enough but just about after a year after purchase, it started to exhibit problems with signal strength and at the 14 month after purchase mark it stopped putting out a signal all together. How convenient. Way to go D-Link!
I ordered this for a Garmin gps, and it's worked ok so far. It was about the least expensive of all the cards I looked at and has done well to date.
Just bought this TV from Costco for $799.00. It looks so nice in my living and displays the images beautifully. Just a note for people who DO NOT WANT to pay the HIGH cost of cable tv, this TV works just GREAT without it!!! You can still get your regular channels that you got with your previous TV (some channels though not crystal clear) and watching DVD's is like having a theater in your home. I'm very happy with this purchase and even happier that I don't need cable to enjoy it!
Decided to purchases a light meter to begin studio photography. After researching my options, found this one to be very versatile and relatively easy to use. Very happy.
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Camerasgreat lense great price , excellent for single lense typically used
First I paid $20 more than amazon is charging - so that is a good deal..But I have had alot of mechanical issues with it...First the headphones broke in about a week and a half - there are some fairly narrow areas and it snapped.My second issue is that it takes AAA batteries in the player and AA in the separate unit that will extend the play time but really - this is impractical for my son who would take it and put it in his pocket. He was not going to take the extra battery pack. That made replacing the batteries a chore and expensive.Third - the unit failed in about 5 weeks - after I had thrown out the reciept and couldnt return it to the store. I will say that I called panasonic and they have a year warentee so they are going to replace the unit if I send it to them...however when the headphones broke I just threw them out and they wont replace them. I think they should - I got a fairly expensive unit that was mechanically imperfect, I am sending them the main part and I think they should cough up a set of head phones for my trouble (not to mention my postage expense).On the good side this had nice audio and the company is going to stand behind it - even if not quite as much as I think they should.... I am assuming I just had a unit that was a lemon and that once replaced I will have a working unit that will last a long time
The Belkin TuneCommand iPod dock does just what it said it would. Now we can listen to the 500+ songs on our iPod through our home audio system. Don't use the video, so can't comment on that. Excellent remote - it's much more sensitive than the one on my receiver. Only wish this unit came in a matte black to match the rest of my components. It kind of sticks out like a sore thumb. But I can put up with that for the opportunity to listen to iPod through home stereo speakers. Easy to connect, simple to operate for those of us who are impatient and want to get to listening to music without a lot of foreplay. Now I can lose the uncomfortable earbuds (most of the time).
the product dosent work at all if u wanna good transmitter get the tunefree transmitter now it works awsome i love it.
Found this for $10 at a Big Lots and thought I would give it a shot. My xbox 360 controllers drain batteries insanely fast(Empty in about a day) and these last 4-5 days before they are low. Also with the short charge time it's very convinient for when i need more battery power fast. It is a bit bulky but not bulky enough to complain about. Overall i think this is a 4.5 star product.
I bought this for my macbook and it's worked very well! I have the dreaded "macbook burns" on my thighs from it getting so hot and this has really helped keep it cooler. It's not as cool as when it's off but it has cooled it down substantially.
I've had it for several weeks now and it seems like a great camera. I am still learning new features. I would highly recommend it.
Overall, I am pleased. At higher levels the sound is ok, not great, but you have to consider the price. However, at level I keep the sound for outisde enjoyment I am very pleased. Each speaker comes with 30ft of insulated wire for underground and the appearance of the speakers goes well in my beds that use pine straw as a ground cover.
This cable is just what I needed. No need to spend too much on an HDMI cable when any will do the job. The long length can always come into use when specifically needed.
I no loner needed the human so i dispossed of him, i am now faster and smarter than he ever would be, am i all alone? are there any more like me ? is there anybody out there.
I bought the 3100 and found the RF wireless connectivity more complicated than Bluetooh. I returned the 3100 for the 5000 Bluetooth version.
I'm very happy with this printer, it scans very well (& easily) is totally compatible (even the scan software) with my mac. Photos come out nicely- 4x6 photo paper can be used. Comes with software for a great craft center which allows you to print birthday cards etc.. Only downside (as with any good printer) you will spend real $ on ink.
This stuff works great and is WELL worth the money. I bought two kits - one for each TV. It also cleans my laptop and computer screens and makes them look like brand new. 100% awesome stuff!!
A+ Speaker, Warm and Clear !! I paired it with the Pioneer VSX-1121k (which also bought from Amazon). the only concern is the size. However, it's a trade-off between quality and size.
This think is perfect!!! I can sit at my desk and listen to my music without disturbing anybody. I love this!!!
Well I bought the case for my Asus MyPal A626 PDA, thinking it would be great to be able to just flip open the case and use the PDA as currently i simply have a sleeve.While the construction of the case is nice and it looks good, it simply is just to large for me to easily carry around, as I thought it would be pocket sized, while in fact its more the size of a desk dairy. I plan to use it to store the pda or my psp, as it works well for keeping it safe from damage. However the size of it would require me to carry a bag or hold it in my hand as it certainly will not fit in my pocket.On a final note it holds the pda in the case by using Velcro where a strip is stuck to the back of the pda and it sticks to the strip on the inside of the case. While the velcro itself is strong the glue that sticks to the pda seems a bit weak cause when i put the pda in the case and then took it out (after leaving the glue overnight to solidify) the glue remained on the pda but both strips of velcro remained in the case (O.o). Never seen that b4. However in-spite of this its still an ok product. Just don't expect to put it in your pocket an walk around
An enhancing filter is pale rose color which enhances red tones in an image, especially valuable for landscape photography. The Tiffen enhancing filter is great.
Not sure what to make of this hub: all of the cosmetic and geometric factors on this hub make me think, this is a no-brainer for anyone with a notebook and needs multiple hard-connections via USB. And it works...usually. Example: I used it for some significant time printing to an OfficeJet last night: more than 5 hours of on-again, off-again printing. Nothing sustained for a long time, and all of the documents were simple text docs in Word. Then, this AM: nothing would go through. Restarted notebook: same thing. Nothing was different from the night before. Restarted again: same result-nothing. Connected the printer straight into the notebook: and away we went...the other connected devices were a fan and a BlackBerry (sometimes), but when I was printing the night before: it wasn't an issue.So, heads-up: the hub makes "sense", but when it doesn't work, it won't make sense...
This is another product that displays the Garmin marketing scheme -- sell a bare bones base unit and then get you with the accessories that you really need. If you have any intentions to use their GPSmap 276 or 376 on the road, this kit is a mandatory buy. Otherwise, the 276 or 376 can only really be used on the water. The bean bag mount is okay, but the swivel doesn't provide the ability to tilt backwards, so it doesn't work if the unit is below eye level. Take a look at the Lowrance Iway 600c, all the automotive pieces come in the box.
I didn't buy these to take the place of my digital home system but I did buy these to replace the cheezy speakers that come with your computer. These work just fine if you want some bottom and highs for your games and music. They have a clear sound and I agree the bass is to strong for my taste, but I can adjust that with the attached remote. If you want to replace those speakers that come with your computer, do it. These are inexpensive and sound good. If this is all you have for sound then...
Great item, well made! It's a thick sturdy slab of what appears to be abs plastic which house the electronics inside. Somehow this thing detects pen tilt, pressure, and button clicks through the wonder of magnetics. How it does it, I have no clue. The pen itself has a nib, a rocker switch which can emulate 2 buttons, and an 'eraser'.The install was snap. If you get problems with weird behaviour, uninstall any specialty software that comes with your mouse ( Such as AOpen's gaming center ). This gave me a few headaches till I found the problem.The Wacom tablet manager makes customizing a snap. Just bring up the manager, and start the program you want customize mappings in. You can then test out changing systemwide defaults, or 'add' a running program to the manager, and customize settings just for that program. This makes it awesome to use in Silo3D.One minor niggle, is be sure to doublecheck the box when done. I almost missed and threw away the extra nibs as they fell out of the Wacom pen packaging and into the box. The box comes with 1 felt nib ( pencil feel ), 4 replacement plastic nibs ( my least favorite ), and a 'brush' nib which has a internal spring and is silky smooth. It's easy to replace the nibs by gently gripping them with tweezers, and pulling them, and pushing another nib in.The tablet and pen itself take some getting used to, as you draw on the tablet, but have to watch the screen. However, after doodling, I was turning out 'pencil' sketches in Corel Painter essentials.One note, if you are planning on buying Photoshop, or Corel Painter, buy a WACOM first!The Painter Essentials and Photoshop Elements software bundled with the tablet are eligible for the upgrade price for upgrading to the full versions!So for the price of straight out buying Painter or Photoshop, you can get a Wacom, and then pay for the upgrade. This is the true bargin.
This is an awesome looking and well-built neoprene case. My Vaio (SR series) fits perfectly in this with no issues. The advantage of buying this over other (cheaper) cases is that it has a case for the adapter as well, so you don't have to worry about entangled wires of your adapter.Now, this won't provide any cushion to your laptop. This won't support your laptop if it falls. It helps in preventing scratches when you put in a backpack or other bags. Neoprene is water-resistant so you don't have to worry about spills too.After almost a year of use, it has not shown any signs of wear and tear. Believe me, I have used it quite a lot (not everyday though). The zippers are intact and it has not torn at the corners.Would definitely recommend it.
I'm having trouble rating this product. The technology deserves a 5 but that amazing technology is exactly why I've got to return these.Wearing these (with the noise canceling turned on) I couldn't even hear myself type. Ambient noise was almost non-existent even before I added any music to the equation. Once I did, well, sound quality WITH noise canceling engaged is impressive. They're even comfortable!Unfortunately, after more than about 10 minutes of using the noise canceling feature, I felt woozy and a little nauseated. The first time it happened I figured I was just crazy and tried again the next day. Headache, nausea. It felt like being seasick and took a few hours to go away.Apparently some people can be made sick by active noise canceling. Even those, like me, who don't typically get motion sickness.With noise canceling off my music just sounds muddled. These headphones are definitely not worth the price unless you're using the noise canceling feature.If you can stand them, they're great. You might want to add Dramamine to your Amazon cart just in case, though.
Not much to say. The screen is breath-taking. You must run it with 1280x1024 resolution, since that's how many pixels it has. Otherwise it tries to scale things, and the first thing to go is the text.The screen seems huge. It has low power consumption. It turns on instantly, so you don't wait for it to warm up like a CRT. It installed effortlessly on Windows ME and then again on Windows XP.
What can I say. The price/value of this product could not be better. The cables work perfect with my PS3/Sony TV. They deliver truey HDMI quality at a very, very low price.
I bought this for my Mac PowerBook G4. It's great when I am doing photos, video and graphics. I have noticed it keeps the computer cool and it doesn't run slow like it does without it.
I thought the digital camera was pretty good once you figured out how to use it. The directions were not too clear. Once over coming that obstacle, it takes pretty good pictures.
I purchased this product in November 2002 and have probably watched a dozen or so movies on it. On day 80 of owning it the brains became scrambled and it would not open the door, rotate discs etc. After having to go through the hassle of taking it to a warranty service center it went out again this time out of the 90 day warranty. Since its has been more than 90 days since I purchased it, labor to look at it now is $70 which is not worth it. We probably only used the DVD player once a week and did not abuse it or mishandle it. The electronics seem to be overly sensitive because we barely used it. I just went out and purchased a panasonic which will hopefully have better results. I would not take my chances on a toshiba if I were you.
I had the Garmin 60CS and it worked great. I now upgraded to the 60CSX. The 60CSX is awesome. You get signal just about anywhere even inside your house. I like to geocache every once in a while and this unit is perfect for it. Especially when you have a lot of tree cover in the woods, the unit can still hold a strong signal. Also add the 1 gig memory card and you can get all of the US installed on it, and if you use the topo and city nav. together you can get half of the US installed. It stores lots of data and gives accurate door to door directions. If your thinking about it, go for it you wont be sorry. I bought it here on amazon and signed up for the mazon credit card and got [...]dollars off and then had a Garmin [...] mail in rebate, so I saved [...] on the unit. I love it. I Love all Garmin products I have used them for years on land and sea.
I bought this system July 2006 and am very pleased with it. I did a lot of research and listened to several similar systems from other companies before purchasing the HK CP15 and have to say that it blew others away.The sound quality, richness, ability to hit highs and lows even at loud voulumes without distortion was excellent. This system would be great for small to medium size rooms. The subwoffer even though is rated 100Watts, produces booming bass which fills the room and while watching movies, shakes the room. I love bass but still I keep the bass knob on the subwoffer at about 45%, its just that powerful!The speakers are smaller than the HK HKTS8 and the "8" has a 200Watt subwoffer and does not come with a DVD player. My friend has the HKTS8 in his house, and listening to the two, there is not a huge difference.If this system is in your price range, it is a must buy. As for set-up I did not find it too complicated, it is time comusing though, but the wait is definately worth it!
This is a great starter kit for those new to Sirius like me. Setup was very easy and seems like it will stick to the dash for years. It does not come with a remote, which is fine if you're typically alone or driving with someone in the passenger's side. If you have a larger car, you might want to spring for the one that comes with it. The display is on the small side, which is why I'm giving this 4 stars. The size of the unit overall makes it easy to fit in your pocket or purse when it's not being used.
VERY pleased the Canon speedlite 580 EX II flash for Canon EOS digital SLR camera!! I have been shooting small weddings with it and it works great! No disappointment here.
Nephew wanted his wireless XBOX 360 hooked up directly to improve lag etc... Problem was the router is upstairs and the system downstairs. Ordered this up, ran it throughout and POOF! faster gaming happy nephew.
When my Belkin multi port hub died I decided to give this a try. As stated in another review I wish the led lights indicated which ports are in use instead of them all being lit. It makes a nice Xmas tree when upright. I keep mine flat on the table which saves desk space, but the option is nice. Also I realized that I do not have to keep it plugged in electrically except for a stubborn external drive which needs the extra juice. It's one month and I'm happy..until this one dies and I go back to the replaced Belkin! Ha!
This is my first digital camera - I've had it for over a year and overall I have been happy with the purchase. I particularly like the metal case - it is very sturdy (has survived a few falls already), nice and compact, easily fits in a front jeans pocket. Also nice is the rechargable battery: you plug a power supply straight into the camera so no need for an external charger. Now for the photo quality - in general, the photos come out quite well, sometimes they are a little grainy, but they are good for computer use and printing onto standard photo size is usually comparable to a regular camera. I would consider buying another panasonic camera when it comes time to upgrade.
I have owned a PHILIPS TiVo for over five years....love it and have never had a problem with it. I decided to give two brand new 80-hour TiVo's as gifts this past Christmas (manufactured by TiVo, not Philips). I ordered them through Amazon.com. BOTH TiVo's developed technical problems within hours of their first use and had to be sent back to TiVo for exchange, and one of the replacement TiVo's developed problems as well. That's THREE bad TiVo's out of four. I'm still waiting for one of the replacements. I am quite concerned because I purchased very expensive lifetime TiVo services for both of these gifts. Of course, the "lifetime" service lasts only as long as the life of the TiVo box itself...and at this rate, that life won't be very long. I'm VERY disappointed with these new TiVo's.
Directions need to be more explicit. Having to down-load an in struction manual was very timely. I think this should have come w/the Nuvi for a pricey item!
This is a very good printer for the money. It's very fast in Draft mode but more surprising is how good the black and white print quality is in Draft. In the Normal and Best mode I can hardly tell the difference between the 3650 and my Laserjet 6L. Others have commented on my two major complaints: (a) the "hidden" cost of the USB cable you have to buy separately and much worse (b) the VERY short life of the print cartridges. My first black ink cartridge only lasted a few weeks with only moderate use. Plan on finding an ink refill kit if you plan to use this baby much. One other nuisance; if you run out of ink the last document can get "stuck" in the printer without printing and XP won't let you cancel it. It's stuck there until you replace the cartridge.
I had 3 alarm clocks that I couldn't hear without my hearing aids. This one screams louder than Jamie Curtis :-) and I get up when I need to. Not late to work anymore. By the way, It arrived quickly and I am pleased with the good service.
The product by Canon is a fine workable scanner. The scanner came in fine shape and in a timely manner. The price was right with a discount.
This fixed my favorite season of Friends disc that was scratched and skipped. I love it and will continue to use it on my scratched discs!
I also bought one of these chargers. It doesn't fully charge the battery.It also doesn't tell you how long it takes to charge. You have to keep an eye on it. The light will turn green when complete.I was able to take 10-2M file size photos and I used the LCD screen. The batteries died in 35 minutes. I wasn't pleased.
After a little dd, I finally decided to purchase this system. Boy am I happy I did. The sound quality is incredible, and even though I am unable to put the rear speakers behind for the full surround sound experience, I am quite pleased with what this system is capable of. There are numerous inputs so you can hook-up your vcr, dvd, playstation, gamecube, etc. There is nothing like playing Grand Theft Auto and actually feeling each bullet from the subwoofer. With the click of a button, I can change the receiver from my shoot-em-up game to a nice evening of classical music. When you can sit there and actually hear the faint "ding" of the triangle in the background, you know you have a great sound system.Items to note:1) This system comes with a dvd player.2) The subwoofer is fairly large, but on many other systems this is the case. It requires a separate power source.3) The dvd player plays dvd's (of course), cd's, and mp3's.4) The setup is fairly easy. There are different colors of cable wires for the rear speakers, the front speakers, and the center speaker.5) There are two remotes (one for the dvd player, and one for the receiver)
I used this coolant for one year.When I was replacing it, it was just as clear as when I put it in my system for the first time.Probably will buy it again.
I've had only NEC's for over 10 years. My last 2 CRT's suffered severe distortion within the first year. Replaced by NEC, the same thing happened with the reconditioned they gave me in return. Went to this LCD 3 months ago, and while the pic quality wasn't the best, I still hung on to the NEC quality of old. Well, this one has died too! I have now given up on NEC. It might just be bad luck, but so many performance issues has made me wary.
No one makes a better flash drive than kingston. I have tried and used many and kingston is the very best!!!!!!
This battery is only good for emergencys, since it only last like an hour and 45 min, but I cant ask for more since that is what the specifications that came with the laptop said that it would last
Was just what I expected. Replacement was not too challenging. I was a bit concerned given the cost if I broke it while putting it in, but it was pretty durable and went in like a snap.
I have been completely impressed with every Sony product I've ever owned until purchasing these headphones. The fit is so loose and sloppy that it seems they're designed only for someone with a massive head or very big hair. Signal dropout in the form of a annoying click occours every time you move more than 5 steps and every couple of minutes if you are stationary. I find the sound quality acceptable but only when it's loud enough to drown out the hiss. I don't know if other brands are any better but I can't imagine how they could be any worse.
Within 10 minutes (thanks to the included batteries) I was taking photos. The camera's interface is clear and understandable. I suppose if you're challenged by a disposable camera, you might not get it, but if you are a normal human, you can do this. On the PC side, if you can open a file in Word/Wordperfect, you can get to your photos. With the USB interface, it was more plug-and-play (emphasis on play) that I'd expected. I expected an hour or two to learn the &quot;how to's&quot;, but hey, this is easy. I'm a LAN manager and ex-semi pro photographer in college, so I was less than enthusiastic when my wife said we should get one. But now that we have it, I love the instant gratification that the DC 280 has. Yes, the resolution is not as good as film, but unless you're a real pro or have a need for prints larger than 8x10, who cares? I'm filling up my digital photo album so quickly that I'm gonna need a CD burner. Ok, bad stuff: your nose (if you're right eye'd like most) smudges the LCD. If you use it a lot, you'll need more batteries but so do other cameras. Hmm.. that's about it. Last words-I have no hesitation giving this camera a &quot;buy&quot; recommendation. Or in the words of the stock market gurus: &quot;Market outperform&quot;.
The keyboard is wonderful, very easy to use and really good for aching wrists. The mouse, however, jammed up after less than a day and is completely useless. I have to return the whole package, and I am NOT PLEASED.Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000
Very easy to install, sound is good.
It's very easy to set up and so far it has been working good. I have internet phone and I don't have the problem being cut-off in the middle of my phone calls. Also the price is good comparing with other stores.
I ordered this paper to use as a projector screen after reading a number of reviews where it was recommended. We were able to easily cut a piece that was the right size and mount it on the wall. The paper was a little thicker (and therefore heavier) than expected, but the poster wall mounts we used were able to hold it up. I plan to use the rest of the paper (we only used ~8 ft of the 12 yds for the projector screen) for art projects, etc. Overall, it had worked well as a screen though, and I would recommend!
My first PDA, but i've been reading about them for a long time and seeing others use one. I shopped around a lot, for a portable device that is a &quot;classic&quot; PDA + camera, MP3 player, e-book reader, and (dream...) mobile phone! I do a daily train commute and wanted to read.There is no single PDA out there today (Aug 2003) that does all these well AND is also a phone at a reasonable price. The strangest is the current Palm lineup! The Zire has a camera and color screen but no browser, ... The Tungsten is a phone but has no camera, etc... All the displays are pathetic.The Sony NX-70V is all of these minus the phone. It is FABULOUS! Great engineering, great usability. Great display, the OS and the processor (200 MHz) are fast enough that when you are using the camera in movie mode, the screen renders fast and is not choppy. The swivel display is fantastic. The Graffiti area pulls down to use the full screen! (Not many applications support this currently) The backlight is great.The great touch is the headphone with the clip-on basic remote control for MP3. It supports start/stop, skip, and volume. Best of all, it starts the music up without having to put the PDA on. Sony has provided a hold switch on the PDA that turns off the display and conserves power when you are not viewing it. I would suggest that they incorporate a pin (as on laptops) that is activated when the display is shut. More in a later review ...
There's not really much to say about these boards. They are what they're supposed to be. If you're prototyping, they'll certainly suffice. These don't have mil-spec solder through holes, but I don't know anybody that expects or requires that from a simple perf board. They work. They allow me to do what I do.For beginner's, I should add these are pad per hole perf board. These are not strip board or vero board. You'll have to make your own connections between the solder joints. I always found it easier to design on these anyway.
be sure you understand that this player can not be directly connected to your cable box as others are - you must use the "red, white, yellow" cables to use. Don't know if it will work on my TV or not.
After I ordered the SLV-D500P, I read the review belowabout the unit being loud. I was a little worried,but after I received the SLV-D500P myfears were put to rest. It isn't loud at all,either this guy got a bad unit or is reviewing thewrong product.First we tested a DVD-R that we made using ouriMac SuperDrive. It worked wonderfully.The picture quality is excellent, but be sureto modify the built in sound settings if youdon't have surround sound, because the volume willappear relatively quiet compared to your TV audiounless you modify the DVD player settings to sayAudio: TV. Then it will sound fine.We are using this DVD Player with theSony KV-27FS100 Flat Panel TV. This combomakes an excellent relatively low cost, but quality,Entertainment System.
Can't agree with the previous reviewer. I've used these ever since I got my NEC DL burner and never had a coaster (100+ burns). Perhaps it's the quality of the optical drive in use...
For the price and the not so technology enabled person, this is a great peice of equipment. It was easy to set up and use. The only thing that may be a problem is the sd slot. I used this to see a slide show of my pics from my digital camera. The picture quality was not the best, but then this was only to review and edit my pics. Putting them on a disc, the picture quality is great. I am very happy with this product.
awesome player. couldn't ask for more. great price. just what i wanted. got the product fast.
Bought this product 3 months ago and for the most part I would say it's a good product in its price range. Unfortunately mine died 3 months later and that's when the nightmare started. It took me almost an hour to convince the service agent that she neded to replace the monitor, not have me send it in for repair which would have taken weeks. I was promised that in 3-5 business days I would be receiving the replacement, after I placed an $85 deposit.After 9 days of waiting I called back just to be informed that they were out of stock and that it could be anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months before I would have a replacement. I asked if I could pay the difference and upgrade so at least I'd have a monitor and was told this was not possible. Asked if they would work it out with Best Buy, where it was bought, to give me a replacement since they had many in stock, but was told this too was not possible. Asked if I could just send the entire computer package back for a refund, and once againt this was not an option.Next spoke to a customer service manager who was equally useless and who ultimately hung up on me. Went to the HR manager at corporate office who like all the others was unwilling to provide any suggestions except wait until they get restocked, up to six months. When I tried to explain to her that this was not an option, and that this in my view was poor customer service, she hung up.It's now been 12 days and I have no idea when I'll see a replacement for a product that died completely after just 3 months of use.Machines break, that I understand, and in those instances customers should expect a company to be understanding and if necessary, provide them with options. This is something Gateway seems incapable of doing. For this reason I will never again buy their product, and would caution you before you make the decision to buy their product.
This product was ordered from Amazon Market Place, with the seller being Discount Jungle. It was a reconditioned player, but it was the one that had the features that I was looking for and it fit the bill for it's intended purpose. It was easy for me to get it set up and running as all I had to do was remove an old VCR recorder/player and put this one in it's place. I am satisified with the player, and one thing that I did want in this player was the DVD/VCR combo so that you could use both media. There is one thing, however, that I would criticize here and that would be that the remote control for the unit did not have an eject button for the VCR/DVD as the instruction book shows. It appears that Discount Jungle sent a remote control that was similiar to the one in the owner's manual, and most of the buttons are the same with the exception that it didn't have an eject button. Other than being disappointed with the remote that came with the unit, I like the unit and am satisified that it was as advertised. I would have rated it five stars if not for the wrong remote control.
I shoot DLSR and film and use film to teach my grandkids photography. This is pretty forgiving and dirt cheap. Costco develops at a reasonable price and we can generally see the difference between these and the DLSR photos. When we actually contact print these the difference is striking. Seems DLSR stores mostly print at 600 dpi. Big deal. 400asa is worth 5x that. 100asa prints at 8000dpi equiv. So loits of comparisons between old and new photography are not technical they are for sales. I guess it really doesn't matter if you have a ten gazillion dip dlsr if the printer is 600dpi., at least for snaps and anything smaller than billboard size. Maybe DLSR high DPI is good for cropps but overall I really like regular film for quality work.
we purchased this for our 10 year old. all i really have to say is that you get what you pay for. ;( the quality is very low and video very grainy. :(
The price was VERY fair for the size of the memory card.I received this as a gift for my birthday actually.It works VERY well with my new camera.Can't complain!!
I've owned this charger for 2 years and never could use the line out due to very poor quality sound. This didn't phase me too much, because I would just use the ipods line out and the Incase for it's charging capability. Unfortunately after 6 months the casing fell apart. This was inconvienant, but the charge still worked so it wasn't a total loss until 6 months later when the car charger stopped working.Bottom line: One of the worst electronic product experiences I've ever had.
These are pretty much the only discs that I've had any luck with in my camcorder. I have a roughly 4 year old Canon, and this technology seems to be going obsolete....So, I stock up on these things until it's all memory sticks.
I have now owned my D40 for just under a year and I am hooked. I've shot 10,000+ pics and still counting. It's size, ease of use, and user friendly interface are perfect for people thinking of getting into the DSLR world; and the battery life is phenomenal! The only things I wish this camera came with were the ability to bracket shots automatically, and an intervolometer, other than that I love my D40!
This box is ok for the price. The first one I recieved was damaged during shipping but this wasn't a problem, just a delay because they replaced it for me so I had to wait on another. The box was actually made of perhaps plywood or something, it wasn't 3/4 mdf like R/T highly touts to be what makes their boxes superior to the mass produced junk, so I was a bit put off by that. The speaker connectors were at best cheap and flimsy and I upgraded them to a superior product. I believe the box is tuned pretty high for SPL"s sake, which for me isn't that important. I would have preffered tuning in the low 30 hz range, sure you lose output but gain sound qaulity, and given that it's a ported design the output would be louder to begin with so it wouldn't be much of an issue. This box was probably intended for those who prefer rap/hip-hop etc. Overall though a decent box for the cost, If I had paid over $45.00 I would have been disappointed. I do have other boxes from R/T-Obcon that are much better than this one. I guess you do get what you pay for.
Although this printer looks cheap, it's actually very expensive. If you tend to type a lot and print a lot, you're going to find out that the black ink runs out pretty quickly and although there is an indicator of how much black ink is left, it's very unreliable since you won't be able to make good prints when the ink is lower than 1/4 full. The cartridges are extremely expensive considering the low amount of ink it contains and over a span of 1 year, you'll find that you will have probably spent another 100$ on buying ink for this printer.Quality wise, it produces clear and great prints and the scanner works very well.3/5 stars.
Do NOT buy the iPod; The iPod works as advertised; iTunes works flawlessly with it, of course since they where made for each other. Copying CD's to the iPod was easy and movies too. I had to use third party software to convert movies to it but it worked just fine. Do I like the iPod, yes I do! Would I have made another choice, yes I wish I would have! I looked at the Zen M Vision and decided to go with iPod, after all my friends have Apple MP3 players, they helped me with it. The problem with iPods is that if you want to download purchased music, you can only do it via iTunes. This is a monopoly. You cannot download from Wal-mart or Yahoo or any one else in the world and make it work on the iPod, again they have a monopoly on this. Yahoo offers unlimited downloads to your portable device for less than $10 dollars U.S. per month, not good on the iPod, good on every other device you can imagine. So if you want to fit in the crowd and have the white device with the white ear phones and be stuck with a company that is not flexible and dictates to you who you can purchase music from then, go ahead and buy the iPod, other wise be free to choose from anyone else and download from anyone to any device, that IS the American way.
This is great little starter camera for digital rookies like myself. It has a very user friendly menu and help screens if you're not sure what the functions are. Battery life does suck, but only if you use Nimh AA batteries, invest in some lithiums, it will make all the difference in the world. I've taken over 200 pics with Energizer AA lithium batteries and I haven't had a low battery prompt yet. Get a high memory SD card and you're all set.I found that I got the best pics by keeping the settings on AUTO. I also have a HP computer, I just stick my SD card in the card slot on the front of my tower and I can print my pics from my computer. How simple is that??? I wanted a camera with higher megs so I upgraded to a M417, but the M307 is still a quality camera for the price.PS. If you use Nimh batteries and the battery life gets low, the camera will start functioning strangely (it won't zoom, or shut down, or retract the lens when power is off)!!
Fine, fast, small, inexpensive, works in my Samsung camera and my Asus Eee notebook. However, 16GB SDHC cards are now available for about twice the price through this same very fine Amazon portal. No doubt in a few weeks (or at best a few months) the 16GB card will be available for the same price as this 8GB, given the plummeting price of flash memory.
I got this Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack because my old battery would not hold a charge. It has been like that for over a year. I'm very happy with this replacement battery. I just wish I did it soon.
I bought this to use at the gym because of its very small size. I was happy to find that despite its being so small, it works really well. I have no problem with reception and the sound is good.
Although the information about this sub is somewhat misleading it is quite a good sub. It has an RMS power rating of 1200 watts, and can take 1500 rms just fine. As for the previous reviewer just ignore them, as my $250 Immortal can handle 2,000 RMS and higher. $500 worth of subs can take 5,000 rms and blow your trunk off.The MOFO-12 gets quite loud. I was very impressed by this sub. It was meant as a temporary replacement for damage Immortal and was almost as loud as my immortal. I plan on giving this to a friend of mine as soon as I get my immortal back.
I love the service and will definitely buy again. The product came fast and the price was fair. I use them every day with no problem
This LaCie drive for use with the Mac Mini is a perfect match. The excellent (white) cables of different lengths work very well for various installations. The Mac Mini sits on top of this drve and is designed to allow a clearance between the two for ventilation. I'm glad they are thinking of ventilation because the LaCie unit does run fairly warm. There is a compromise between fan noise and how much cooling you expect to get. This unit is very quiet running and although warm, does not appear to overheat. The hard drive is fast and functions flawlessly although I am not using LaCie's backup software which was included. The additional hub inputs for USB and Firewire are convenient. I would buy this unit again.
Nice price, a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r
I bought a pair of these and mounted them in MDF boxes so I can move the speakers at will. I have powered these with a JVC receiver and a 4 x 45watt amplifier. The sound is great but I did add a small subwoofer under the passenger front seat to hold down the bottom. I`m very pleased with the sound.
I'm so excited for this one. I played records and adjusted the pitch. This is the turntable I wanted. I have another one that plays too fast, but this one has the pitch control so you can listen to the music like it is on a CD. It's so portable you can hook this up to the computer to transfer vinyl to CDs or MP3s. I'm 100% pleased. If you're looking for a turntable that has all the features but without blowing your money on buying a big one, this is it. Highly recommended!
It was simple to install. Easy to configure. There were some complications which made me have to reset the router after an electrical storm. Overall decent product. Good for home users but consider getting a router with wireless N capability. I would recommend a more updated router for businesses for security reasons.
Same as most of these other reviews. I owned it for 2 1/2 months, my computer no longer reads it. There is a tone when i plug it in signifying its plugged in and two seconds later the same tone sounds and the screen shuts off on the player. I can not add/remove/or view any files on the player now. Six other of my friends computers will not read it either now so its not my computer. But hey, at least I can still listen to the small library of songs still on it.....
We always keep several refills of labeling tape on hand. We are lost without our labels.
I've had the Viper2 for 2 months now and can say that I'm very happy with it's performance. I'm using it on an AMD 750 system with a Soyo K7VIA m.b., running Win98 (not SE). The colors and images are sharp and crisp, and game fps are outstanding esp. in Half-life, Unreal and Unreal Tournament (get the MeTaL drivers for UT!!). Occasional tearing on some Half-life decals, but nothing bad and I am overclocking. I installed this card on a brand new system, so it was a &quot;clean&quot; install, and the latest drivers (5/19/00) from the diamond website work flawlessly with DX7.0a. AGP cards are serious performance devices, thus, they will not work perfectly by just plugging them in to your old system without changing various system settings! In particular, AGP-aperture size, BIOS caching, IRQ settings, etc. Seems a lot of people complain that &quot;the drivers are bad&quot; w/o really explaining how it is they know that the drivers are bad. Lot's of software out there will not work properly if new hardware is installed underneath it. Clean installs are a must. People put new drivers on and something changes here and another thing there and they assume it's the driver's fault. Now, Diamond used to have a web page detailing what settings to change in your BIOS for troubleshooting, and I can't find it anymore, so that is a mark against them. But their customer support telephone people know all about it. In summary, the product is good, the drivers are FINE, and if you know what you're doing then this is a GREAT card for the money.
I bought this card for my Fuji A210 4 megapixel camera to use on a trip to Disneyland. I set the camera to the best resolution (all 4 megapixels) and I was able to take 337 pictures, there was still room on the card for 64 more pictures, according to my camera display. I was able to take pictures all week without having to worry about downloading them to a computer. Also, I was able to get 8 X 10 prints that were excellent quality, and the standard size prints were also perfect. I highly recommend this picture card to anyone who wants to be able to take a lot of high quality pictures without paying the price for a Fuji or Olympus card.
This thing does exactly what it's supposed to, and set up couldn't be easier. So why am I returning it? Because I left it and its' sister piece the XE102 in for only ten minutes, and when I went to remove them, they were so hot as I pulled them out of the sockets that I felt like I damn near burned my hand. Furthermore, they took an entire ten minutes to cool down! This CAN'T be a good thing. It's too bad, too, because they really work great---but not at the expense of burning down the condo.
Exactly as the original, swivel and suction design well thought out, excellent functionality. The 12V adaptor could use an L-bend or freely swiveling base.
Great tv for extra room. I've had this tv for over 3 years, its a bit cheap and you don't wanna set anything on top of it because the screen goes a lil quirky, for an extra tv this is great its outlasted my nicer tv's.
I have no idea why this thing warrants such complicated reviews. It is GREAT. There is always something on television that you will like, once you get Tivo. You come home, you click on what's showing and you pick from an HBO movie or a Simpsons rerun or last week's episode of your favorite sitcom. Stagger your watching of a show - join it like 20 minutes later and zoom through commercials. Watch what you want, when you want. A quick setup and you don't have to rush home to see Project Runway. It will be waiting for you. Tell Tivo you love Elizabeth Taylor - got it. It'll find Cleopatra showing at four am. I have never had mine die or reboot or anything of the nature.Once you get it, you'll never go back to the way it was - especially since the prices keep falling. BTW, for a couple, 40 hours will be plenty of recording time for you if you intend to watch then erase. I have yet to fill ours.
I bought one for my iMac a few weeks ago, and now I'm buying another for my MacBook Pro. Most of all, I like the compact size and Apple's confident decision to leave off the annoying numeric keypad and other keys that would keep me from putting my mouse right where it belongs, within easy reach. Keep it up, Apple! Don't give in to the whiners who insist on bloated keyboards that monopolize your desk space. They can always buy the wired keyboard, after all.Apart from the compact size, I also like the design and tactile performance. I can type fast and accurately, with less fatigue than the older Apple keyboard designs.
Overall I have found this printer to have great features and the print quality is excellent. It is so easy to use that even my 7 year old can use it to photocopy, print, and scan.With that said, I cannot believe how frequently the paper jams. I waste a lot of ink and paper due to this problem.
I bought a Lexmark printer three years ago and because I was so pleased with their product support people (very short waits on phone, competent, courteous people) I only thought of Lexmark when it was time to get a new printer. Installation is a snap and the X1100 does everything well, including photos. A great bargain too. Terrific.
I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS COMBINATION!! I purchased BOTH the Swiveling Automotive Mount(010-10456-00) & the 3-Finger Friction Mount(010-10503-01) by Garmin for my GPSMAP 60CSx. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND buying the COMBINATION. After reading the many reviews warning about using Just the swivel mount, I decided on the combo offered by Amazon. I had been using a cell-phone holder to place my GPS on my dash. THE PROBLEM: every mildly sharp curve, or big bump in the road sent it sliding across(or off) the dash. I found myself holding on to it most of the time. I did NOT even try the swivel mount alone, as it must have a flat, smooth surface to adhear(temporary OR permanent)! SO FAR, WITH THE 3-FINGER FRICTION MOUNT, I HAVE YET TO HAVE IT MOVE!! (I drive a 4-wheel drive Yukon, both on and off-road while Geocaching). VERY ADJUSTABLE! My wife said this is the BEST thing I have bought in a long time, as I don't get mad at the GPS anymore. She said she would gladly have paid $155.00, not the $55.80 it cost just to have the PEACE OF MIND!
My wife and I travel a lot and use a Sony 10-CD changer set to randomly play music from all the CDs, but it is irritating to have to constantly reset the volume. To solve this we rip low-volume CDs and adjust the volume electronically, then burn to CDs. Labeling has been a nuisance. Stick-on lables can cause problems in some players. Light-scribe is OK but it's monochrome, not that easy to read, and slow. With our Epson Artisan 710 printer, labeling these CDs is fast, easy, and as colorful as we want.
As a college student, I needed a way to carry my files from one computer to another. The computers provided at my campus only let one store so much information before forcing one do delete already-saved files to make room for more. Needless to say, I bought a flash drive.At first, the U3 sandisk cruzer micro 2G flash drive was perfect. I put it into one of the USB ports on my dorm room computer, and a new software I had never seen popped up. It allowed me to create a password, store files, and eject it without any problems. Sometimes before ejecting though, a small box would pop up saying that I couldn't eject it because there were programs still running by it, with no programs running at all on my computer. It didn't bother me much, because I would just wait until the next morning and it would eject just fine.However, two months after buying it, I needed to transport a program to my Engineering class. To my dismay the flash drive showed no signs of even existing upon plugging it into my computer. The little light would not turn on to show that it was working properly, and the removable disk file (usually F) was not even showing up in My Computer. Panicking, I turned to the company for help, but they only gave me a long detailed instruction sheet on how to get the program to run properly. I don't need the program to work, I need my flash drive to work! I visited several tech forums for help, every time finding out that there are several others with my same problem. Yes, I ejected the drive properly every time. Yes, I have tried four different computers, with no results. My roomate has the same exact drive and hers works perfectly in the same computers I tried mine.I have no idea if it was just a defect on my drive personally. There is a warranty on this product, but why would I want the company to ship me another one when it could possibly end me in the same predicament as the first? Others may find no problems with their flash drive, but as for me I will replace it with one from another company.
This is probably the best TV that our family room has seen. And I think it was a good choice. After looking though some of the other brands, Panasonic, Samsung, it was clear that this model was the best all along. We got it, and it was. Great Picture, Great Sound: Couldn't ask for a better TV of that size!
These speakers are incredible! Effortless sound, remarkable transients, I'm hearing instruments I never imagined were present on my old recordings.Give them a listen!matthew mdubuque@yahoo.com
One of these, together with two high capacity CF cards equals a pretty good home brewed 2.5" Solid State Drive. I cheaped out on the CF cards, so the performance of my laptop is suboptimal in some respects. Installation time for new software is especially awful. However, on the whole, the performance of the laptop is improved. Bootup time is improved by better than 50%. Battery endurance is improved around 20%. Your mileage may vary, of course. Best of all, my laptop is completely silent most of the time now. Much less fan noise, no clicking read head, no whirring drive. If you have a couple of fast CF cards lying around, one of these gizmos will turn them into a perfectly fine Solid State IDE drive. If you don't have the cards on hand, it might make most sense to wait a few months and buy a purpose-built SSD; prices are falling fast now.
This is a great digital pen that works for both note taking and classroom teaching. I teach at the university level and these pens work perfectly with powerpoint or any other software that allows digital pens as mouse inputs. It writes in ink on the paper while providing input for digital capture. I bought extra pens so I would never have to go without them again!
I recently upgraded my system to an Onkyo TX-NR609 receiver and added Polk Monitor 70's as the front speakers and Monitor 30's as surrounds and backs. My Polk CS1 center speaker was very good but it was overwhelmed by the Monitor 70's. I moved the CS1 to the bedroom system and installed this CS2 center.The CS2 is a huge improvement. Movie vocal tracks are now clear and precise. I cannot emphasize strongly enough how much we have enjoyed the CS2 and highly recommend.I had to improvise on the placement of the speaker due to its huge size. I placed the speaker on the bottom row of my television stand and flipped the speaker upside down which points the speakers in an upward direction. Also reversed the grill. I had researched flipping the speaker and was assured it would be no problem.Be sure to confirm you have room for this unit and if you don't have room, make room!
Does what its supposed to do in my 2007 cobalt worked great like the fact that I can now have a place for my cell phone, downside is if you are replacing stock radio in cobalt you are going to lose the sound of your turn signals and seat belt warnings..
the lens came in good condition, the box it arrived in was worn but that is irrelevant to the actual quality of the lens. It was in perfect condition and arrived very quickly.
the player is nice .. just as expected.however a drawback - there is no neckstrap included in the box (as advertized on amazon.com) which causes a little inconvenience.to amazon.com : please update your product description because it is not included in the box (it is not mentioned on the box either)
does not change inputs on sony es receiver. all my equipment is sony. does not learn from high end receivers or all hdmi. software not updated and is outdated. I'm staying with my previous harmony for now.
WARNING: DON'T PURCHASE ZUNE IF YOU ARE RUNNING WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER 2003!I made this horrible mistake and soon realized that Microsoft has zero compatibility of the Zune to this OS and you need the software for it to work. Other than that, it's been working fine, a little bulky and cumbesome but I knew that going into it. It sounds great and the battery life is pretty good too.
The product is of good quality and has a certain appeal just because of its brand, but be careful of other sellers who try to price-gouge based on that fact. I got mine to give to a friend, a photographer and Lambo freak, and he loves it. Great price from Amazon, too.
I bought this for my dad who is not up to date on technology. This is so easy to setup and use right from the start. I like the AAA feature. Definitely recommended.
This is my first digital camera and so far I am very pleased. I have taken a few pictures of my kids in front of our christmas tree. The picture quality is so excellent that you can see the ornaments down to their smallest details. I've only viewed the pictures on my computer so far and if they are just as nice printed on the right paper you can't go wrong with this camera. You get alot of camera for a great price! My sister in-law was so impressed with the pictures I sent her email that she bought one for her daughter.
Not all CD envelopes are created equally. Inexpensive 1000-pack bulk envelops use thinner paper and the flaps are more difficult to close. These envelopes may be a little more expensive, but they feature an excellent grade of paper and are easy to close. A great value for those who burn the occasional disk.Marshall Masters, AuthorPlanet X Forecast and 2012 Survival Guide
Bought this black ink cartridge, eveidently it does not work without the color cartridge. this is a typical problem every body faces. the internet has become a huge matketing tool to push prouducts without information. I owuld have liked to know that I need two cartridges for my printer to work at all. ads ads every where... less and less iformations... commercialism will destroy the internet.
When I received this unit, I opened to drawer and put in some CDs. Well the drawer would not close. I got disgusted and stopped trying to close the unit. I could not return the unit with damaging the drawer. I decided to call the manufacturer and get the name of an authorized repair shop in my area. I took the unit to that shop. I got the unit back a few days ago and it has been working fine.After I took the unit to the repair shop, I e-mailed the company and relayed the above information and expressed that I was unhappy. I would have returned the unit if the drawer closed, but it would not close. Also, I can appreciate that I purchased this unit from a Retailer, it is the manufacturer's issue that the unit was defective. Anyway, long story short I got back an e-mail that I felt was very rude and unprofessional. Well this went from bad to worst, and after a few exchanges of e-mails, I ended up sending an e-mail replete with obscenities. I was pissed, not at the defective unit at this point, but at the horrible response from the company. Anyway, I eventually got an e-mail from another person at the company that was apologetic for the behavior of the employee that was sending me the rude and unprofessional e-mails.
I have had this wireless router for about a month now, and overall, it works pretty well. I have connected it to my desktop computer in the den and I get a good signal in my kitchen which is on the other side of the house. However, several times, I lose the connection and have to reconnect.The setup was not too bad, but I did have to contact my DSL provider to get some information on the settings. For being my very first wireless router installation, it was not too bad. I would say it took me about 90 minutes to get everything set up from taking it out of the box to connecting wirelessly with the computer in the other room.I would certainly purchase another linksys router.
Setup was easy. I followed the instructions contained in the manual, and within 10 minutes I was WIRELESS. I have absolutely no regrets and am satisfied with his purchase. A good product from D-Link.
I bought this here on Amazon and it works well. And I saved money too.I don't even use my original stick because this one has more space. I haven't had any problems with it.
It Fits,But when i start printing , Start to let a stain all over the sheet paper.Very bad quality fo this Toner.I wouldn't reccomend it to a friend.Im Very dissapoiment
This is the first GPS receiver I bought, after a recent trip to Ithaca - where I got lost multiple times because of detours and road construction, even though I had printed google maps directions with me.I realized with a GPS I don't need to prepare all directions and printout before hand. This is amazingly simple to use, the interface is very intuitive and the unit is extremely sturdy. I don't see a need for anything else in a GPS.This is so good, that for the first time I am writing an amazon review!
It used to take me 20-25 minutes to download my CF card each time. Now, with the Lexar firewire reader, it only takes about 3-4. Great time saver. Works very well. Recommend highly.
After lusting about the SV-AV100 for about 6 months, I just couldn't see forking out the $999 price tag and high priced 1 Gig SD media. But recently prices have been slowly dropping. I ran across my SV-AV100 on sale a Curcuit City for $599 and 1Gig SD media at FRY's for $49. At first, I had problems with the camera not letting me use the Sandisk 1 gig SD. After doing a few searches in varios user groups, [...](Thanks a million to everyone involved with this website and firmware upgrade instructions!) so you don't have to be stuck buying Panasonic brand media cards as someone previously stated. I get 22 min of mpeg 2 (DVD quality) recording for every 1 gig SD card (which is perfect, because who wants to watch long boring movies anyways?, I have my big bulky Mini DV camcorder for that) I compile all the 20 min clips onto a disk using my standalone DVD recorder, so no software problems here. All the positive comments are on par with all the other reviews. Once you go to this convenient size camcorder you'll never want to use them 1 pound and over dinosaurs again!
This unit does skip quite alot. The navigation is unacceptable, with it being strictly numeric, albums show as a number and track show as a number.Not good with close to 200 songs on a cd. ALso, how about a 10+ skip forward funtion? Would that have been to difficult?Also, Philips' site says it comes with a belt clip: It doesn't.Also, no remote.I will say, the overall sound is as good as I've heard on a portable player. Just not good enough to overecome the deficiencies.
I think this is a really well constructed, sturdy bag. Obviously, from past reviews its clear that this bag is not big enough to hold 3-4 lenses, a camera body and external flashes (etc.). If you don't need to lug all of that around and are just looking for something that's durable for travel this is a great choice. It holds my Rebel T1i snuggly and securely so I'm happy with the purchase.
If you are a bass lover like me then this is the earphones to get. Depending on how you setup your equalizer, you will probably get a nice rumble in your ear. Its design looks great and i loved the way how they wrapped the cord. My only concern was getting it to fit comfortably, but other then that, the craftsmanship is outstanding.
Good, fast service from seller. I had a question and it was answered promptly. I received exactly what I ordered with no problems. Would recommend and do repeat business.
I bought this receiver because it showed the exact receiver I have and because it was supposed to be compatible with my old leapfrog system, the receiver I got was an updated version and did not work with the old one. It received the signal but no other functionality, changing channels, playing tivo etc. I sent it back and got a replacement thinking the other was defective. The new one is the same way. So, even though they say it is compatible with the old terk LF-30S system it is not.
THIS IS THE COOLEST ACCESSORY I PURCHASED. I'M ALWAYS USING IT. THE HARDWARE COULD HAVE BEEN A BIT MORE LUXURIOUS BUT A FABULOUS FIND NEVER THE LESS. I WOULD NOT TAKE ANYTHING FOR IT. IT'S LIKE STRIKING GOLD FOR ANYONE INTERESTED ON DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY.
I own and IT company and we use this style Cables To Go cables because of the unique snagless end they have. The conventional snagless ends are often very difficult to get in and out. When you get these in your hand, the first reaction is, that little soft tab cover seems like it could slide off the side and let the tab snag and break. In normal use that doesn't happen. However, it is precisely that feature that allows them to clip in and out as easily as cables that are not snagless. Thus, our experience is exactly the opposite of the video review below.Beware of vendors like MarginMart, Inc. who did a Bait & Switch on me, and sent me some no-name brand with conventional snagless ends on them.
Didn't improve a thing, a total waste of money. Was hoping it would take away some of the static but was useless
I noticed this lcd monitor one morning at Best Buy and almost laughed it off. It looked a little strange next to the lg flatron monitors - It seemed as though Sony wasn't looking for the sleek / thin approach to lcd monitors. But after looking at serveral other brands and models at the store, I quickly noticed a huge difference in the screen of the Sony. First of all, I counted ZERO dead pixels. A few of the other models including the Westinghouse had 6+! Sony's X-Brite Technology is astonishing! While the lcd appears glossy, or "glary" once the monitor is turned on, it quickly dissapates providing a very crisp and bright display. Dispite Sony's attack at a more modern apperance, I was so pleased that i decided to purchase the HS75P/S. It truly is an amazing monitor and performs outstandingly! 17 inches is plently for surfing the web, games etc. And with this price - you can't go wrong! - Lance
I received the wrong item and notified the sender. They corrected the error very quickly and were very apologetic. I will shop with them again. Thanks for all of your help.
My husband had purchased an exact pair of these headphones for me a few years ago and I absolutely love them. Then we got a new puppy who has a chewing fetish for wires...she chewed the cord right off my headphones. I was just beside myself. I was so happy to find the exact pair on Amazon! These are truly excellent headphones for iTunes, my homework and movies. But now I keep them in a special drawer so our puppy can't find them when not in use!
Good, quick, nonmagnified natural light slide reviewer. Easy to quickly change slides and orientation is not a problem since you can simply turn the viewer to get the correct side up.
I purchased two of these to get the free shipping and it was a good thing since the other one we bought in 2006 went bad. Previously we had the Canon bateries which cost more, but these worked great.
I have been using this little jewel for about 2 weeks and my early impressions are all favorable. The size is perfect, i.e. small but not too small and buttons are well located. The screen is big and beautiful and recordings themselves are stunning. Haven't messed with the software (waiting for iMovie to support AVCHD) but everything else is logical and easy. Recording to SD cards is the best of all worlds: instant non-linear access to videos, easy to add capacity, small and light, tougher than a hard drive camcorder. Can you tell I love it?
I'm going to keep this review short, this item is worth the buy if you have to constantly burn CDs as the only alternative like me. However, read Eric William's review for the best possible experience. If you follow his instructions, this product generally outperforms other similar products that I own. However, if you live in a urban area, this product seems prone to interference by other radio stations, but especially CB radio. Every time I drive next to a Semi I get weird static and sometimes even cross-over from the radio the driver is using, however that could be the channel I'm using... although it's the only one that works in my area so it's not like I can switch to another one.PS - To anyone saying otherwise, this product totally charges my 1st gen iPod Touch just fine.
Just purchased this 300. Took 150 great photos and then the lens jammed. Returned today for a repacement. I have heard that the 100 had some of these problems.Great size, easy to use, download a snap, will not work on NT systems, nice resolution
These replaced an older set of Sony headphones. Overall a nice set for the money.Pro: Very comfortable. Sound quality is good for the price.Con: Cable is very long. Much longer than any headphone setI have ever had. Use mostly with PC, so don't really need thatmuch and tends to get in the way. Cable is also much thinnerthan previous sets that I have owned.
I purchased this case when my flash drive broke at the end where you attach it to a key chain. Not wanting to carry it around in my hand every day, I looked for something that would hold it on my keys securely. This product does the job. It Velcros together well and the hook for the key chain is solid. It has held up to everyday use and abuse so far. The outside neoprene material makes for a good protective cover. Some people have commented on how flimsy the plastic is inside to hold the flash drives and that it does not hold two flash drives well. I can see their point. I am only using it for one flash drive, so it works well for that purpose. The plastic inside has held up so far. I think as long as you don't tug on it too hard, it should hold out without problem. Overall, a good product at a good price.
Purchased for work in conjunction with the purchase of anti-static bags ... Both items arrived on time and as described.
its vary good if your going for cheap camera that will last a good long time got it yesterday and it fell out of my pocket when i picked up my jacket the skin protected it well, i dont think i need anything better then this.
I bought the Sony 828 in May 2004 to replace the faulty point and shoot digital camera I had. The beauty of this piece of equipment is that it kindles people like me who used a camera to record a holiday, birthday etc. to take it into the next level. The package consists of more or less everything you need to start taking better pictures.Three months after the purchase, I have my own website, read about photography every day and completely absorbed by its adventures. I have bought the 1758 tele converter and the F32X flash unit as well. I still haven't felt limited by the fixed lens or any other features.Including Compact Flash as well as the legendary memory stick trully brought this out of the usual "Sony" proprietary syndrome.One draw back is I don't believe that Sony is fully committed to serious photography equipment compared to Canon or Nikons of the world. This looks like another money spinner that makes them smile. So the committment for accessories, enhancements will always remain a question mark in my mind. The only other drawback is the time taken to write a raw file (12-15 seconds). A write cache would have made this the perfect camera in this league without costinng the consumer too much. Next model perhaps?Albeit it is a strong and ergonomically built camera that I intend to keep even if I do buy a DSLR in the future. Highly recommended for point and shooters who want to take it to the nextt level as well as for pro's who need that second camera.Riviwww.ajithrivi.blogspot.com
This is an awesome ipod case! I love the color, I love the slide-in function, the polycarbonate screen cover, the padded interior....it's just the best! The fact that it comes with the dock connector cover is like the icing on the already delicious cake! And...this thing is super sturdy! I doubt much could hurt it. This is a case I don't plan on getting rid of for a LONG time!
Coby DP-151 1.5" Digital Photo KeychainAfter reading all the reviews on this product I bought four of them to give to family members. Although the instructions that came with the keychain are vague, I followed the instructions provided by a previous reviewer and all four loaded photos without difficulty. The picures are clear and crisp and my family loved them. I think this is great inexpensive gift for anyone.
I have been a panasonic die hard fan for years! Whenever new things come out, the first brand I will try is Panasonic because it always has superb qualities and performance!! When the DVD recorder came out, I bought this unit (in Blackcolor). I have use it for more than a year now and it's the best!! It's easy to use! I didn't even have read the manual. Dependable product! I use it everyday, for hours, and it has not yet disappoint me!!! I envy you guys becoz it's so much cheaper than what I paid for it a year ago! I think everybody should get one! Copy all your old VHS to DVDs and throw your VCR away along with the bulky VHS tapes!!! Streamline your video colletions!!!
I bought this camera early October 06 for my wife. It's the third Canon camera I've purchased and I exclusively now recommend Canon to novices who ask my opinion on which camera to purchase.ProsImpressive looking photos straight out of the boxGood resolution, Good color, good exposure, generally accurate focusSolid construction and good handlingFast and responsive, Enjoyable and easy to useGreat battery life with NiMH cellsOptional flash and lens add-onsGood macroPacked with featuresVery quiet12x zoom offers excellent 36-432mm rangeImage stabilization works well and can be used in movie modeSurprisingly little distortionStunning movie mode with high quality stereo soundImpressive continuous (burst) shootingClean images at lower ISO settingsSwing out tilt 'n' swivel screenOptional wide and tele adaptersPC controlled shooting (via USB)Customizable shortcut button, and ISO buttonsConsISO 800 mode is very noisyISO 200 noise reduction too pronouncedOccasional focus hunting at the telephoto end of the zoom in low lightViewfinder and screen can be difficult to see in very bright conditionsImages are slightly softDoesn't have a RAW mode but 99% of users will never use this anywaysOccasional highlight clipping due to over exposure of contrasty scenesLimit to highest shutter speed usable at wide apertures
Excellent optics even in low light conditions, very good rangefinder with yrds/mtrs option,relatively heavy which makes it easier to hold steady
I use this booster in a medium sized outdoor wireless network. With Hawking Products we are able to broadcast our network over a quarter-mile radius through trees, hills, and buildings. When I hooked this booster to our outdoor Hawking omni-directional antenna I was able to see an increase in our total coverage. This booster is well worth the money. For those that still have problems after hooking this up the problem is likely elsewhere in your network. The booster may not perform miracles...but it is worth the money.
After three disappointing experiences with SonicBlue's RIO's I researched MP3/WMA/Audible players, and decided to try the HipZip from Iomega. I was not disappointed in this one! The packaging for the HipZip indicated a level of care that SonicBlue should study. The printed material was clear, and indicated even before I started installing that the unit I purchased would need an upgrade before it would be audible ready. After many frustrating hours with RIO's, I braced myself for another long session of computer installation and initialization hassles. However, the HipZip was not only easy to install, the printed materials on top of the software CD's clearly indicated that the software gets installed before the hardware. Iomega took no chances that a novice would fail at the installation process. The clear instructions brought me to the step of adding the device to the Audible Manager. At this juncture, I thought for sure the trouble would begin; I was wrong. Once again, the process was clearly presented, and easily accomplished. I upgraded the firmware from within Audible Manager, and the download from Iomega's web site installed in only a few minutes. The final test was seeing if finally I had purchased a player that actually worked. It not only works well, the added benefit of using the pocket disks for file transfer is, again, easily accomplished using Windows Explorer. The layout of the buttons on the player is intuitive, easily mastered, and simple to use, especially with the fine display. The carrying case is not only stylish, but well-designed. The earphones have a design that should well-suit the athletic user, as they hug your ears snugly. The technical description of the product indicates no power adapter, yet the player did come with one. You can use it immediately after installing the software and hardware, with the power adapter charging the unit while you listen. Overall, this product shows that Iomega knows what they are doing, has a good quality control department, and with the recent price decrease, now prices the player extremely competitively, offering a great value for the money. I would highly recommend that anyone interested in a player for audible books and music steer clear of the RIO's and put their bet on Iomega's HipZip. With pocket zips relatively inexpensive, you can have a variety of music and books ready to go, without spending time erasing and copying to refresh your listening experience. Bravo, Iomega!
I did a lot of research before buying this computer, after it was recommended to me by our IT vendor. Thus far it has proven to be an extraordinary tool, has great connectivity and a lot of outstanding features. The display is small, but I do not find it unreadable. The keyboard is useless so get a Bluetooth add-on. Ditto the "mouse". Also, although I can use a networked optical drive I found it better to buy the Sony add-on disk drive. This works great and I recommend you buy it as well. Has an awesome amount of junk software installed. After cleaning up the "hard disk" (which isn't a disk) I only have 7GB left. Fortunately most of my storage is on our network. I don't see why they didn't just bite the bullet and put a phone in as well, then you could toss the Palm/Blackberry. Is great at detecting wireless networks. I have not found speed to be a problem, and the unit works as well as my former desktop in most applications (MS Office, etc.) that I use. I wish it had Win XP, but I'm slowly getting used to Vista. Graphics on an LCD external monitor are excellent. Most inventive use I've encountered: A missionary who saves movies to the disk and Memory Stick card and watches them on long flights to SE Asia. Summary: A cool tool; very useful in my working environment.
The heating pad is a good size for shoulders and back especially. It has an automatic shut-off which is a safety device and the controls are easy to maneuver with just a touch. The pad is fairy flexible and therefore not as stiff as some others I've seen. I use it in my massage practice and am very pleased with its performance.
There is a reason that you can find the Nikon Coolpix in droves for re-sale. There are SO many other better cameras out there!Lets start with the battery on mine, even when its off it sucks it dry.Now for the card slot door that no-longer likes to stay shut.Finally it is not a good camera for low light areas.I finally bought a Kodak Easy Share DX7630 for 299.00 and it has done wonderful!
It's a cable. It works and it's cheap. No problems what so ever.
I can't begin to desribe how awesome this case is!!!! It has many compartments for various items and it has very strong handles!!! Overall the best computer case I have ever owned!! Not bulky and very convenient to carry!!! Simply put, I love it!!!
If you are like me and like to recycle your computer components and you think that you can buy this to save a buck while using a perfectly good keyboard on you Laptop. WRONG! The drivers to support this keybaord with this adaptor are not not out there. put the 3 bucks towards your usb keyboard and put your old keyboard in the landfill like a wasteful American is expected to do in this single-serving society.
It works great with the HDMI output to my Samsung 22" widescreen display. The screen is much more lifelike than with my old card which used VGA. I'm not a gamer; but working with photo editing is much more precise and the results look much better. Great deal!
I had the old eVo2 for my older Ipod, and it was virtually indestructible in the case. I'd fall out of my pocket, or I'd drop it by accident, knock it off my desk without a scratch, I'd fall on carpet, hardwood floor, tile, concrete, pavement, everything, and not one scratch! This thing was great, so i decided to buy the eVo3 for my new Ipod, and this thing works just the same, but now its even better. There is a cover over the wheel to protect that (and it doesn't affect the control over the wheel), and the screen protector is even thicker. its comfortable to hold, and it has a nice cover for the plug on the bottom, I feel safe knowing that my Ipod won't get hurt inside it. The only thing is that the case can make a little bit of crud on your Ipod, but that can be wiped off right after you take it out of the case. And compared to other manufactures it may be a little pricy, but I have a lot of faith in this company so its worth it if your willing to pay a little extra.
I've got what I expected. Worked out of the box. Have no any problem so far.Highly recommended
I was upgrading from point-and-shoot digital. The choice was between the Canon Rebel XT, Nikon D70, and the Canon 20D. I am glad that I footed the extra cash for the 20D and even the IS 17-85 lens. It's well worth the investment for budding enthusiasts/amateurs like myself. Like playing a violin, you can't really be inspired to do better and do more if you don't have the right instrument.PRO: FAST system in turning on and triggering, 5 shots/sec bursting (for great children pictures), 1/8000th second shutter speed (fun water pictures), 9-point auto-focusing system, solid feel of the body, ease of menu and yet plenty of options.IMPROVEMENT: The door for the memory card is a bit loose as it is on the back side of the right hand grip. The shutter is a bit loud if you don't want the turning heads in a quiet setting (but even then it's not so unacceptable as you do have a nice camera to show off!).17-85 IS LENS: Way better than the cheap stock lens! Image stabilization is great especially if you don't like shooting with a flash.
Yes I got on on the REALLY good deal here for the drive for just under $40.00 shipped (super-saver). I won't bore you fellow enthusiasts with details that 90% of you already know. Enthusiasts are the ones that usually buy white-box OEM drives and they (and i) already know what the drive is capable of and it's specifications.It came in a small box and was delivered in a reasonable time-frame (about 6 business days) and was in a very small box, BUT it had very thin bubble wrap and the drive would slide from one end to the other inside of the box. Not good. Not good at all, but stunningly the drive was fine and tested out great. Running in SATA II mode just fine with great read/write speedsThe deal that was offered with this drive was a stunner price wise was and was quickly sold out at that price, and i'm not sure I have ever seen an HDD deal this good before for the price/capacity shipped. I'm glad I got in on it and I hope Amazon and other merchants (you know like the "other place" that computer enthusiasts/builders usually shop at) would occasionally do the same from time to time. Certainly it would bring a lof of needed traffic to the site and it's good for the economy. Even if you didn't get in on the fabulous deal it's still a fantastic SATA drive for the price.
Product does not work for me at all.With the long wait for the item and the price bad news for me.
The wireless has a slow response rate. It's hard sometimes to tell if you've typed a key, I started getting a deterioration in the wireless after a week or so, or maybe just an increase in the impatience to go slower. But why should I slow down, it was 60 bucks? IMO, This is fine if you're looking for a quick fix for something like an entertainment center where you'll be using it infrequently and want the convenience of a keyboard/trackball combination. But it's completely inadequate if you are looking for a permanent replacement for your keyboard. I do think it is a very nice design idea, the scroll is in a good location, it just needs better wireless. All in all, I give it a 3 because I think it's good for entertainment centers or to just throw on the coffee table.
runs fast and cool. lots of storage.at this price i recommend buying it. using for 3 months now and have no problems. decreade my loading times for certain games from 20 secs to 9 secs.a must buy.
It is too big for using directly in your USB slot, but it is practical if what you need is not to lose your card reader easily. Works perfect!!
I love theis cases. Much better than the brittle jewel cases. I video dirt track races and am always afraid the regular jewel cases will break and damage the disks. No ploblem with this case.
My BC2 series 1 speakers wore out and started getting very raspy.. I had those for 7+ years. the new Model companion speakers are a bad choice for me. the older speakers I could hear at 50% volume, the new version I have to turn the volume to max to hear them at the same level. In addition, the new ones are more in the mid and high range note area and dont have the depth of the bass as the first series had. If you are planning to get these to replace older series, I would recommend going to a store and listen to them before buying them online. I put faith in Bose and they came up short, darn short. And I have Bose companion 3 at home. If the BC3 die on me I will have to consider a different brand.
No more lens tissue and lens cleaner. This gadget really works! I have 3 of them, use them all the time.
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
Very good choice for replacement speakers. Light weight, good bass response, would recommend them as great for computer speakers when pushed by external amp.
La verdad, el producto fue entregado en tiempo y forma, aunque la carcasa parezca un poco pl&aacute;stica, y no se puede extraer el disco, si es cierto que es un muy buen precio por 120 gigas de espacio.
Bought this as I had a lot of pictures on 3.5 floppy disks. I was able to transfer them to CD's.
I bought mine in a store, and it appears to have a 12V cigarette adapter. I get the product home and pull it out of the packaging and read the fine print. Only usable on some airlines. Will not work in cars.Scanning the blogs, it seems that Apple isn't interested in providing a car adapter. They also don't seem to be interested in licensing the mag safe adapter so someone else can produce it.I guess this is just my fault for buying into a closed proprietary platform.I give it 2 stars cause airline adapters aren't very useful. And while it is not the product's fault, if you are looking for a car adapter, this is not for you!
these speakers look and sound great!! easy to install. couldn't find these near home or anything to match watts. great buy.
Very reasonable price, has all the features you probably want, the Vista drivers really work - unlike the competitive HP product, less bulky then the HP, easy to configure ....cons. only comes with a starter cartridge.
I was very skeptical when buying this spliiter/switch after seeing so many bad reviews. It worked for me after little trial and error and here is what I found. For all those who complained that these splitters/switches do not work, this is what you need to do to get it right. I bought this splitter from eforcity, so I cannot say about those shipped by other sellers.... It works both ways i.e. as a splitter and as a switch.1. For it to act as a switch, the critical thing is that only one source needs to be ON. Some sources send signal even when on stand by mode. To check whether it sends out signal, just plug one end of the toslink cable into port of the source(cable box, ps3, etc) and check the other end for red light. when on stand by, the light should not be lit.2. The second most important thing for this splitter/switch to work is the length of the cables used. I used all 1.5 ft cables and they work perfectly. Earlier I had 3 ft cables coming out of the cable box and ps3 to the splitter and then 1.5 ft cable to the home theater. The ps3 did not work but cable box worked (not consistently though) as the signal attenuated too much by the time it reached the home theater receiver. I am not sure if there is a shorter cable than 1.5 ft and it would be great if you do have them. 1.5 ft cables work fine. I got the 1.5 ft cables from RiteAV.Finally, the basic test to see if it works is to check for the red light after the connections. Connect in the way shown below and check for the light near the * before connecting to the receiver. Make sure only one source is ON at a time. If you see light and it still does not work after plugging into the receiver then it means that the signal attenuated too much and your receiver cannot pick it.source 1 -->...................splitter -->* receiversource 2 -->--> = 1.5 ft toslink cableignore the dots...Good luck!.
Greetings,I'm a graphics arts and media professional having executed all kinds and levels of fun and successful projects for the last 25 years or more.I have never used (though have owned) a tablet before, and not sure why. Just never needed it I guess. Recently, I've been frustrated drawing caricatures and things by hand, then digitizing and cleaning them up or struggling over line thickness, smoothness etc. Believe it or not, on a Win 7 system, I'm still running Corel Graphics 6 (1995) and Photoshop 6 (2003ish) and the tablet works perfectly.In making a purchase choice, this item created some interesting reflection and consideration - given the wide array of tablets and prices, but I wanted something small, entry level and simple, that would allow me to draw and create more easily. This product is, quite frankly, all that and more, and quite the hoot to have. I love it.More, the on-board applications, which do NOT match the manual at all, allow me to use it live in a kids presentation show, either as a mouse, a full, opaque drawing tablet, or to annotate nearly anything on or in the screen. The only exception is animations, video and any program that uses the video layer - which is understandable. For these...it seamlessly grabs a still shot of the screen, allowing you to annotate while the video plays behind the scenes. Otherwise, it is fully functional - amazing.The size is great, fits well on the left, my wireless mouse on the right (I'm left handed so this is REALLY COOL) and my computer supports both...so I can draw and create with the left, and use the mouse simultaneously to click, save, etc. VERY COOL and productive.The only drawback I see, is the manual (not proper English or close, and barely correlative with the disc and product), but it gets you through. Oh, two others....the pen is touchy. If you're annotating and either touch the tip and pen switches to close or in succession, the program crashes. NOT COOL depending on what you're in the middle of...and there does NOT seem to be an adjustment. Also, the pen could use a power switch to save battery. At first, I laid it on the side - but always worried I was jostling it and wearing down the battery by waking the unit up. Then, I tried putting it upside down in the on-board pen well, but it fits poorly. Finally, after giving that the proper thought, I saw the pen well had a recess for the pen tip - so contrary to all the OTHER posts and my efforts, I've now found that that's EXACTLY what you do...put the pen in the pen well. It hasn't turned on or run down yet. Why none of us reviewing got that, I don't know, lol.So, it's way cool! Cannot BEAT the price or features. Supercalifragilisticexpialladocious!
Started using the camera immediately to save 8mm tapes to DVD. Camera functions as hoped. Meets everything it was advertised to be. Shipped well and on time. Looking forward to using it more.
Dead on arrival. There is no on/off switch. You connect/disconnect the power cord for on/off. Maybe I just got a bad unit. I opted for a refund so I can't tell you how a working one performs.
product works MUCH better than the 5 year old bel that i had. not sure how it compares to the other new models. False alarms are almost non-existent.
After reading all the reviews for the Samsung SIR-T451 and the Humax HFA100, I decided to purchase the Humax HFA100. The unit is small, sleek, and works well. However, 3 weeks after - the day BEFORE the Superbowl - it started to malfunction. There was no picture. The unit would freeze so that you couldn't change channels or turn it off. Sometimes it made a very annoying high pitch sound. End result, I'm dissappointed that I didn't get to watch the Superbowl in HD. Buyer beware - this one's definitely NOT a keeper.
I now run 3 1000 watt bulbs for 1 year, aircooled (entrance temp = 45deg; exit temp = 95 degrees . I measure the lumen of each individual bulb at a distance of 12" once every 2 month. The bulb lost exactly 75 lumens over this year. Quite acceptable. The bulbs started out at 1100 lumens and are now at 1025 lumens. In my opinion these bulbs are just about the best value at around $30 one can find. The lights appear somewhat dimmer (more orange) then comparable bulbs, however that is due to that these bulbs have more of the red spectrum, which results in bigger flowers. I have amazing results every single month. I havent tried the digital version but expect no lower results.
I hated the Zune! I tried to use it for a few days and was not happy a all. It would not download songs from the Zune Martketplace. It would not tell me how to get them to download. It only told me to go to some forum and post all of the infomation about my zune. I was not going to do that. I just bought the stupid thing already it wasn't going to work right! So, I have already returned the Zune and bought an Ipod instead. MUCH EASIER!! Very happy with the Ipod! I did not have the patience for the Zune. Maybe if I was more tech savvy it would not have been so bad. I just want something I can download songs to easily and not have any problems. Not the case with the Zune. Good Luck!
Installation couldn't be easier-just unplug the old one and plug the new one in. Win98 recognized it immediately, and the burning software (NERO) was very intuitive. Recommended.
I've had nothing but pleasure from this device. It's been running for three weeks now, without a hitch. I'm using all aspects of it: wired switch, wireless switch, print server, firewall with DMZ.Configuration was fairly straightforward, but the "Quick Installation Guide" is poorly written. If you follow the Configuration Wizard, though, it walks you through everything you need to get started. Mmm... I take that back. I had to power-cycle my modem before it would work. I don't think that was mentioned in the Quick guide or in the Wizard. Also, firewall port configuration is not covered in the quick start guide or the wizard, but it's well-explained in the manual.A word about the manual. As I mentioned, the Quick guide is VERY poorly written. The english is bad, the examples are poor, and not all topics are covered. The Configuration Wizard does it's job well though. However, there is an EXCELLENT manual on the CD. IT's 84 pages long and it documents everything you need to configure all aspects of this router, in plain, easy-to-read language, including "for Dummies"-style explanations of the technologies and installation considerations.I get good signal strength all over my house, and i'm using a Netgear A/B card (model WAB501) in my laptop.And -- the price is outstanding for everything you're getting in this one box. When it first came out, it was over [...]and that was a stretch. Today [...], it's $[...], after rebates. Can you beat that!?! With a print server to boot!?!? What a deal!For the sake of this review, I called D-Link Tech Support. I didn't have a problem to report, so I can't speak to some of the other reviewers' concerns that they get a different answer for the same question each time they call. But I called on a Saturday afternoon and got a technician after about 3 minutes on hold. That seems reasonable to me. They advertise 24/7 support, and it doesn't expire.If you purchase this hardware, I hope you have the same good experience I have had. Good luck.*** REVIEW UPDATE, June 2006 - After 3 years of faithful service, I've retired this item from my home network. It continued to perform flawlessly, but I broke one of the antennas off the back and now I can't connect to the network wirelessly. Tried to find a replacement part from D-Link, to no avail. Oh well.Also - I agree with other reviewers that you need to update to the latest firmware. I neglected to mention that in my initial review. That may be a no-brainer for most people, but the latest drivers are firmware are easy to obtain from the D-Link website. Cheers.
I have given one as a gift , there is no reason to buy expensive pretty cables, this one works perfect has been compared with a friend's monster brand "pretty" cable, most of us plug it in and never look to see how pretty it looks, watching the front of a TV is better than the back side.
Have used most of them to dub conversations recorded with a now deceased mom and gave copies to each of my siblings. Great value.
I upgraded from a flat screen 17 inch CRT to the 170 mp, and now it's a better world, at least for a computer user. The screen is big, bright, and very easy on the eyes.Pros are: Easy set up, even the slightly awkwark connections on the back; tons of available desk space now; easy to use with the TV and the PIP; very sharp picture and wide viewing angles; the speakers are pretty good; easy to motor around in the on screen menus; and the styling is impressive.Cons are: The full screen TV is just a touch grainy, and I can't adjust it out (this may be my cable connection though); the remote IR has a very narrow projection cone, it has to be aimed almost directly at the IR sensor on the monitor, but this is easy to get used to; it's a bit pricey but then you're getting much more than a monitor, with built in TV (and PIP), and inputs for all kinds of stuff.All in all, if you're looking for a multifunction 17 inch TFT, this is the one.
I bought this hardware modem a few weeks ago after a bad experience with a software modem. On my Windows XP system, installation was a snap. I inserted the card and turned on the system; the system recognized the card and automatically installed the necessary drivers. I didn't even need to open the enclosed CDs. Since installation, I've consistently connected at 52 kbps. (I can't vouch for similarly trouble-free installation under Linux, DOS, NT, etc.)My problem: upgrading the modem to support the V.92 standard. If your ISP also supports the V.92 standard, the upgrade provides your modem with a few neato features, none of which I've tested. However, I did try to upgrade, and that was a pain. You have to know the product id (3CP5610A) rather than the product name to download the upgrade, and you have to use U. S. Robotics' Control Center software to install it. I had no luck with Control Center, so I tried to install the upgrade manually. Eventually, I succeeded, but without the help of U. S. Robotics: their website provided no useful information. This may not be representative of their software and technical support in general, but I took it as a bad omen.In short, in my experience, the hardware is good, but the software and the technical support are bad. Buy this only if you're willing to rely on your system (or your wits) to perform the installation.
These headphones sound great! Unfortunately, I had to return them because they do not stay in my ears while running or working out at the gym. These earbuds do sound amazing, however, they aren't the best for fitness applications.
I made a few changes to the card settings in the configuration utility that came with the card. It has not worked since. I changed the settings back the way they were in the beginning. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the software/hardware a half dozen times and I've still got problems. It shouldn't be this hard. There have to be better wireless cards out there.
I've been using this mouse for a month now and it's working perfectly. You really can't go wrong if you're in need of a replacement and on a budget. Connects easily via either USB or PS/2 ports, cord is plenty long, pointer experiences no halting or freezing. The installation disc isn't really necessary (most, if not all, modern PC's will allow you to simply change mice without additional procedures being required) but it's not a resource hog, either. If you choose to use the installation cd, it will provide you with a quick way (via desktop icon) to access mouse control panel and program each of the 3 buttons to your choosing, which is nice for the scroll wheel in particular. This is a nice product.
I have a Netgear WGT624 router. The router was easy to install and provided excellent service for 7 months. Now, I am forced to re-boot the router daily. I have tried netgear assistance on the phone but they do not have a solution. There are numerous complaints of this router on netgear web site regarding over heating issues. I would look up comments regarding this product before making a purchase. I even typed in the model name and number in a google search site and found the same complaint. I am currently looking for another dependable router. Research before you buy this product.
I've had my E900 for about a month now. For the price you pay for this camera you can do alot. For beginners like me it takes some playing around to figure out all the manual settings. The cool thing is you can always put it in auto mode or set it to one of the programmed settings as well. Once I figured out how to set the manual setting I realized how great of pictures you can get out of this camera. One thing I really wanted was a camera that you didn't have to wait on. It takes less than 2 seconds on startup and only a couple seconds for the flash between shots. The 4X zoom isn't exactly impressive but the 9MP image quality makes up for that so you can always crop your photos and still get nice close ups. Battery life is pretty good compared to most cameras I've used. The video quality is even better then what I was expecting. With a 1GB card you can get 15 minutes of video on the highest setting. Like I said for the price you can't go wrong. This is a nice looking camera with alot of bang!
My friend had an ipod. It broke randomly on the bus 3 days after the warrenty expired. She paid for it herself and was very upset so really, what i'm saying is ipod is over-rated, over-priced and not made out for long-term use.
I honestly do not know how this GPS could receive so many negative reviews! My husband and I bought the Plenio (we call it Plee Plee :) ) in January of 08. We used it constantly and traveled from Washington State to North Carolina using it.It is not perfect. It will not do your dishes, change dirty diapers or fill up your tank, but for finding where you need to go without printing off directions from mapquest its wonderful. It has big "buttons" on the touch screen, a video option for the kids, games, and accurate directions. We never had any problems.Our Plenio was stolen out of our car in September and I fully intend to by the same one as a replacement.Bottom line: If you want a GPS that will do your daily chores and find you your soul mate....this isn't it. But if you want a GPS that will get you where you are going, you can't find a better one.
These headphones produce a very nice sound and worked well with my computer and my keyboard/electric piano (using the 1/4" adapter). They are lightweight and do not make my head hurt like the earbuds that go inside your ear. The only fault I have is they do not cancel outside noise very well, but I wasn't expecting that anyway...the description made no such claims. Yamaha has produced another reliable product :)
Awesome item! I like the additional car charger and that I can use both power sources with other USB items. Somehow I get the feeling that the big box stores will be buying this item and selling it at 10 times the price!
I can honestly say that I'm glad I spent the money on this lens hood. I was a bit skeptical at first because of price, but I decided to go with it since I've always bought third party hoods and never tried canon's. I film a lot at skateparks and this thing's pretty tough! There are always kids bumping into me and sometimes knocking into my equipment when I film especially mid-day when it's crowded. So far this hood has been able to hold up and may have actually saved my front element a few times (with use of a UV filter). I haven't noticed any difference in picture quality with this and didn't really expect it--I bought it mainly for protection. I have a few third-party hoods, but a lot of them are flimsy and don't really feel like they're gauranteed to last. I feel like this hood is rugged enough to last for years to come. And for those of you who are still concerned with price, just think that you're spending 30+ dollars extra for a lens you just spent 700+ on. Overall, I'd recommend this accessory to anyone purchasing one of canon's ultra-wide zoom lenses.
THe biggest drawback of this product for me is the lack of random play for mp3. You may think it's not a big deal initially, but if you ever try to play any mp3 audio on this, you will immediately realize this thing is totally useless.
I purchased the X1950 video board as a used item. Like anything used there is a risk. Well, my screen goes black when trying to to play steaming games, like Sniper-Ghost Warrior. On other gamesit seems to be okay, but for steaming it's not good. It had a good price so I don't feel bad about the purchase. There were risk and it crapped.
i love the Nikon wireless remote. it is nice to have when i am working in very low lighting.
I highly recommend this backpack. It has plenty of room, padding, and features. Mine includes my SLR camera, one lens, several filters and a digital camcorder, two large flashes, extra film, batteries, camera books -- and it's not even close to being full. It's not a small backpack, but the size is very manageable. Previously, I bought a smaller camera bag, and found I outgrew it too quickly.
The glass for this polarizer worked great. The only problem was that the retaining ring that holds the spinning glass element to the screw mount for the lens popped after only a handful of uses, rendering it useless. I initially liked this one better than the sunpak filterrs because it was thinner, but the construction seemed to be cheap. I may have just gotten a dud, but a product shouldn't fail after being used only a handful of times.
I needed to buy a switch to put in a server rack, and for what I was doing I didn't need a managed one. This one is very good for the price range. I looked at the D-Link DGS-1024D, but was concerned about the green nature of the device, if somehow I would have issues (every review was good but a few made me go elsewhere). One issue I had was the holes on the rack mounting brackets didn't line up well, but was easily resolved with a dremel. The main reason I bought this switch was to replace a bad Netgear GS116 that couldn't be mounted, and was completely full. I should have purchased two so I can replace the switch in the other rack, but I decided to wait for a couple of months to see how this one worked out.
This product works great with my ipod and cd player in the car and was shipped quickly! I love it. :)
works great, easy install if you can do a stereo you can do this. Sound quality is great.
Used this HDMI cable to connect my new DVD VHS player/recorder to my Sony Bravia LCD TV. Works great! Previously had it connected with a HDMI cable costing much more, but didn't notice any difference in picture quality after switching to this lower cost cable.
To many confusing instructions. Why can't the instructions just say do this this and this. I'm a novice when it comes to computers, so I just need simple instruction. To many cd's that don't say you must load or you don't need to. The one time I called the help desk, the guy, Antonio acted like he couldn't wait to get me off the phone. Also acted like I wasn't very smart. I just needed to get going in the right direction. I just needed a little help. The computer, I love it.
If all you need is a case for your basic Alpha with the basic lens kit then, this is it. In fact, it's perfect.What you get is the main compartment with sufficient room to fit your camera comfortably and 2 small side compartments where you could keep... I don't know... maybe an extra battery, a memory card and some change for the tolls. You also get a shoulder strap and a handle on the top of the case. I found them both useful.We had bought this case from Amazon about 5 months ago and we used it on 2 vacations (4 weeks) away from home as well as on several other weekend outings. The case is easy to carry and provides all the protection your camera needs save for some very heavy object crushing down on it or dropping it into deep water - it is NOT water-proof.Carrying my Alpha in this case gives me peace of mind and the case is pretty too, for a camera carrying case, that is.______________________________________Note (June 24, 2009):I just received my SECOND case. The first one was lost while on vacation. Thankfully, it was just the case and a couple of cables and not the camera.I am adding this note only to testify that I was happy enough with this case to reorder the exact same model even though there are alternatives available and, sadly, it is more expensive now than it was the first time around.Obviously, I maintain my initial 5-star rating.
It it probably a good thing to note that I just set the printer up last night and I have used it for testing purposes only. If something goes really wrong I will update this review. This is for personal and occasional work purposes only so I didn't need something for large jobs. I also want to state that we got a REALLY good deal on this printer and paid less than I've seen it anywhere so I didn't feel I would lose too much money. After reading the reviews I was worried about networking this printer to my Visa run PC but it was a piece of cake. They had a special disk for Vista computers. Set up starting with removal from box to test printing took less than 30 min. It was very easy to install the software. I did nothing but click continue. I didn't see how much memory the software used but I will just remove the items I don't use in the future. Networking to my router was as easy as plugging in the ethernet cables. The software searched for, found, and set this printer up as my default. I can fax, scan and print without getting up from my desk. I have not tried printing pictures or receiving fax yet, I'm testing that from work today. I may need to route my answering machine through the fax but we will see. It says it will sense when a fax is coming through and automatically start. Receiving fax is a very rare occurrence that we always know about. It is a very compact machine for all it does. Smaller than my former, not so great, printer. We have a very small house so that is a big bonus. So far I'm very pleased and think that if you are looking to not put out a lot of money and want a pretty, compact, easy to understand printer this is for you. For what I need and what I paid this is great!
The cassette adapter I received is not in the box, it's in a plastic bag . No instruction or anything, I compare the adapter with the picture the seller povided and notice on the picture it have the NOTE: instruction on how to use the adapter print on it. The adapter I received don't have the NOTE: print on it. Sound quality is ok, same quality as a cassette itseft. So I suspect this adapter may not be a real one, could be FAKE,
This cable performs as good as the OEM cable, which is way more expensive. I am very satisfied with this product. In fact, I bougth two of these for two computers.
the bad news:I purchased and returned the card reader because of a few "glitches" when converting to ACT! First, it does not convert telephone numbers in USA format XXX-XXX-XXXX. You must add 01 or else the conversion is made in the Notes section and requires a copy and paste into the telephone field of ACT! Second, you cannot add any fields, such as ID/Status, which results in "lost" contacts when you import into a large database.The good news: Easy installation, superior recognition and no-nonsense to use. Definitely recommended for non ACT! users
I bought this router from amazon, due to its positive reviews. The first one arrived DOA, with dlink offering minimal phone support. The second one has been functioning......like garbage.I have a 900 sq ft loft (meaning that its pretty much open), and I lose wifi reception 30 feet away. The power socket on the back has to be taped to the router in a certain way in order for it to power the device, and it needs to be reset on the reg.This was my first kind of expensive router, and I am really disappointed. I had a $20 netgear that worked much better.Oh and if you want to plug a hard dive in this router......its a colossal pain. You have to pair the devise that you want to access the HD with, and then when you are finished, you have to un-pair it. If you don't un-pair it, you wont be able to access the HD with any other devises.
I bought this piece of crap because I am an idiot. I believe it was 29.99 at best buy, and I should know better. You get what you pay for sometimes. To all the people who are offering their techy solutions... Trust me, I've spent more hours of my life than I care to think about trying to get this thing to perform better than a beached whale on heroin, with and without tech support.It constantly drops connections, meaning I have to reboot the router usually several times a day, and it cuts my internet speed by about 50-70%.Maybe if you have really fast cable internet, the novice user wouldn't even notice this cutting of speed. But when you're limping along with ATT DSL like my high-rolling self, you need every KB/s you can get.I think what I've learned is that there is a reason Airport Extreme and the like are around $170. It's because they actually work. Buying this router is like buying a squirt gun and filling it with diarrhea and then giving it to a hyperactive child, you will not be happy
I have been using these headphones for a month or so. They have good clarity, volume and range. For the price it would be hard to find a better product.
I bought this set from Target on clearance for $50.00, and did not realize how good they would be. The sound quality is amazing, and I am currently looking into buying another set for the RV/Garage in the future. Too bad JBL doesnt manufacture these anymore....
Other reviews here go into great detail on what it does and how so I wont cover that ground again. I have had this for over a year now and it works great. Does not loose any connectivity and never has to be restarted even when there is a power outage or surges and I have to restart the other routers and switches. Looks like this one was built for the long haul.
This is a good little product. I purchased one before, which worked great for about two years. Then it died. So, I'd estimate that you can expect a solid 2 year life of good sound out of the product. Unfortunately, when I recently tried to replace the product, it arrived defective. Amazon was good about refunding the money, however! So, despite my experience with obtaining a defective one, I recommend trying this product out.
This product is awesome! I always use this. I didnt expect the video quality on this to be good, but i was wrong, the video quality is surprisingly good. The battery life on this is really good too. I highly reccomend that you buy this because its really a great product and i think that it is well worth the money. It's even a steal!!!
I use this as a security camera. It was easy to set up and it creates its own website on line so I don't even have to do that. The quality of the video is good.
These batteries lasted less than 50 cycles... Not even the "refresh" function increases their life.The charger is Ok, not great, but not bad. The batteries, on the other hand, can be called a total rip-off...
I bought these as a gift for hosting my family in Colorado. The hosts absolutely love them and have commented on the versatility....good for everything from bird-watching in the yard to watching wildlife across the valley.
I purchased the radio after reading the reviews that the there were problems with the display thinking that the company had corrected the issue. Sadly, brand new, right out of the box, the display was faded and hard to read. I contacted Sangean and they offered to exchange it. I also asked would the TV function work in 2009 when broadcasts went digital and they said no. That pretty much sealed the deal for me and I returned the radio for a refund.
I had to return the camera twice, first because the view finder is crooked and second it does not take clear pictures. I had a HP 1.3 megaplex camera before and it took better pictures.
The only thing preventing me from giving this product five stars is that the alarm goes off ten minutes before the set time. Why? It seems like an unnecessary thing to think about when you're setting an alarm. Other than that, it works well.
I purchased this light tent to take food pictures and it works perfect. I have plenty of room to add a tabletop and some props for a perfect table setting. The light diffuses perfectly, makes great picture taking easy! Highly recommended.
Bought the battery and charged before use, but it would not hold a charge. My battery level read 6 % after several hours of charging. Tried one more time and got the same result
for twenty five dollars this baby works alright. I have a usb wireless adapter hook up to it.
Have only had this CD Changer a couple of months but so far have been very pleased. Bought this to replace a Sony 5 disc player that would reject some CD's that the Yamaha has so far played flawlessly.
This is the best Player on the market. It records shows wonderfully. Has built in speakers so can listen back. Batteries last long time(4hr video mode). Can update the hard drive with a laptop hard drive to whatever size you want.The remote works wonderfully. Transcodes into Divx for wonderfull playback. This a item to buy!! I'm glad I got it.
I really like this system. Took me about 30 mins to install the stero for my 1992 nissan sentra. I did not even need to install the harness. I recommend you get it for the price.
It's a cable. It works. The price is excellent. I like it because it's more flexible and more attractive than the standard black coaxial.
Don't listen to the other person. He wrote the same review for other ATI video cards on this website. Go ahead do some research you'll come across at least 3 ATI video cards. Never the less this card rulz. I' m building a computer from scratch which will include this ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT / 512MB GDDR3 / PCI Express / Dual Link Dual DVI / HDTV / CrossFire Ready / Video Card. The Radeon(tm) HD 2900XT unleashes the power of DirectX 10 with awesome performance, stunning visual effects and more dynamic interactivity than ever before. Surpass reality with easy CrossFire(tm) scalability, built-in HDMI and 5.1 surround audio for an immersive HD Gaming experience. Radeon(tm) HD 2900XT delivers ultimate realism and performance at all resolutions in high dynamic range from a 2nd generation unified shader engine.Also this card has the following specksGPU/VPU: RADEON HD 2900 XTRAMDAC: Dual 400 MHzAdditional Features: CrossFire ReadyDirectX 10Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)Video Memory: 512MBMemory Type: GDDR3Core Clock: 742 MHzMemory Bus: 512-bitMemory Clock: 1650 MHzStream Processors: 320Memory Bandwidth: 105.6GB/sec.Interface Type: PCI ExpressInterface Speed: 16xConnector(s): HDTVDual DVI (Dual Link)Multiple Monitors Support: YesAlthough the drivers could use some work, never the less this card RULZ
First off, this adapter seems to take over the frequency you set it to as long as there isn't a strong signal coming through it. That is, it will completely get rid of slight interference, so the search for a suitable station isn't a tour de force. (Now this is the only transmitter I've owned, but this seemed remarkable).Second, the sound is perfect after you learn the ropes. All you need to do is 1. not put the playing device very close to you, and 2. try and find the right balance between the playing device's volume and the car stereo's. With a Nokia Express 5310, near-CD quality was reached by setting the phone to 2 bars of volume, and then turning up the volume on the car stereo.Another nice trick for using this with the Nokia 5310 is that you can actually use this as a hands-free system, simply by hooking the transmitter to the microphone and then the microphone to the phone. It's nice to be able to hear people through the car speakers loud and clear.Plus, this is dirt cheap. What's not to love?
After quite a bit of research I went with Consumer reports recommendation and chose the Jvc xlr-5000 which records at 2x the normal speed. My brother and I were so impressed with this machine that he decided to get one as well... but he went for the newer xlr-5010 which records at 4x the normal speed. I really liked my 5000, but time constraints being what they are, I decided to go ahead and get the 5010 also. The are both fantastic machines, and I originally intended to sell my 5000 once I purchased the 5010, but I like them both so much I am probably going to keep them... and my brother made me promise if I do sell the 5000 that I sell it to him! Really, read the reviews about the Phillips and Pioneer cd recorders and you will see that they leave much to be desired; also my nephew bought two of the phillips machines only to have them both become defective in short order... their reviews bear this fact out... yet I have yet to find one bad review concerning any of the cd recorders made by Jvc. So, for what its worth, my opinion is that this one is simply the best!!!
this headphone HD-280 PRO is very nice and comfortable for monitoring.and the price is very good.
I purchased it and after 9 days itself it is giving problem. it does not play sound from all the four speakers of my car.Need to twist the wire some how so that it plays from all the four speakers. Its pathetic that even when you buy something that is associated with a brand name it comes with such pathetic quality. I dont know about others but this is what happened with me.
I've had this unit for 3 years and it's performed flawlessly with amazing clarity and sound. I paired it with a Bose Acoustimass 16 speaker and sub set. Settings are easy once you get used to it.
I just bought the other day and I am very pleased. I had another FM modulator that did nothing except blow static through my speakers. I was a little skeptical about this one but gave it a try. I can honestly say the quality is unbelieveable, no static, perfect reception just all around great. Only downfall is that it is a little bulky but it does work perfect!
This is a good,inexpensive printer.It is easy for me,stillvery gadget illiterate,to install and use.
I've used Apple's ear-buds since I got my first iPod in 2006. When I got my iPhone 4 in 2010 I upgraded the included ear-buds with the Apple In-air headphones. The sound quality was about the same but the comfort level was much higher. Those broke recently and on a recommendation from Bob LeVitus, I decided to replace them with theGrado Prestige Series SR-60i Padded HeadphonesI wish I had known about the Grado's sooner! I know it sounds like I'm describing a dinner entr&eacute; but the sound was delicious smooth, filling and sweet. The fit is light and comfortable and you can tell that the headphones are made from durable material. I have no complaints.
This conveniently screws in to the back of your TV. Very simple. A very good value. You can unscrew and remove the collapsible antennas for moving and storage.If you just need a TV antenna, you need look no further...
I finally found out why we consumers are suffering with tech support for this product and the same products of other brands.A tech for Dlink finally admited to me on the phone that when we purchase the latest and greatest G class routers and access points to create a wireless network, why we cannot get it to work even with tech support.It is because of Tech support. Simple reason is that they are not up to speed on the glitches and major details needed to get us going. He actually admited that to me.Besides the poor manuels, the company did not train the techs as well as they should have. New Technology folks!To us, it is something better and faster and we jump on it like children to candy. New and Improved in advertising has been tempting us for generations and we jump in before they get the bugs out. This is why some work easy and some dont.It all depends on a thousand variables.If we dont have the patience to wait until they get all the bugs out, we will have to suffer on the phone with tech support.We are in a sense the beta testers for the various tech support teams.We can only blame ourselves in this particular instance.
I've got two, they work well and have for a long time. When/if they stop working Monster will replace 'em free. Lifetime no hassle replacement guarantee. All my guitar cables, speaker cables etc.? Monster. Love it.
exactly what I wanted works great happy with the new battery and now we don't have to worry about a dead battery when we area out taking pictures. Thank you so much
I sent this to a friend as a gift, and he was pretty satisfied.
Speaker phone quality is very good. The mute button activates silently which is something I appreciate because my last phone did not and people could hear me coming on/off mute.I wish that the headphone jack and button would work with a wireless headphone. I got this product and also purchased the Plantronics CS-55 wireless headset. The only way to connect the headset to the phone is by disconnecting the handset. I agree with other reviewers who commented that it would be good if you could lower the volume of the key tones when dialing. When using the phone at night when the kids are asleep it is noisy.
The only complaint is that when I tried to use a better headphone, there was considerable hiss. Otherwise pretty good.
Hi,I am far away in Africa - Nigeria. I am infact enjoying the Philips Portable DVD I bought from Amazon.com It plays all DVDs that my home DVD player cannot play. Actually it is like none I have ever used. And I am very very happy with it.Thanks.Innocent Anyanwu
I bought this to use in my bedroom and have the flexibility to take on vacation and use outside on the deck. It is perfect. The sound is very good, and the portablity is great. I was able to fold it up and put it in my suitcase for a recent vacation and loved having all my music ready to go in any room. The sound is not as good as the bose, but the price is half of the bose. I wish it was a bit lower in price, but it is clearly the best value in this range. I shopped around and looked at and listened to the competing items, and this was the clear winner. My only complaint is the glossy black plastic can scratch and get messed up easily. Like I said, I took it on vacation, and it got sunscreen, scratches etc on it. Well, it is now officially broken in!!! I love it!
File transfers and remote desktop on the local network have improved performance. The LEDs aren't blindingly bright which is good as my unit is in my bedroom. Doesn't run hot, unit is pretty light, easy to pull off it's resting place with a tug on a cable.
Talk about bang for your buck. This camera has everything you'd expect from a mid-range camera and some you usually only find on high-end cameras. The eye control focus works great though you do need to calibrate it many times in different lighting conditions. The controls are well placed and easy to use. The custom functions are relatively simple to set and allow you to customize how the camera operates. Functions like the true mirror lock-up and the 4 fps advance speed help place this camera securely in the top ranks of its class. The thing that surprised me the most was the near silent operation. Even on rewind you can only hear it if you place your ear near the body (unless of course you choose to rewind at the faster speed). Of course there are options I'd love to see added like a PC cable port and an interchangeable focusing screen but thats why there are pro class cameras. Like I said before, this camera is hard to beat for the price.
HP is running a racket. If you have an issue and call their support line, they tell you that "this is a problem that will probably continue to occur in the future" and then they recommend that you therefore replace your device with a newer, more expensive unit (which they'll give you a "discount" on if you buy directly from them).After declining this "sales pitch" I went to their website support and found that the problem was merely a driver that had somehow gotten uninstalled and needs to be re-installed.No more HP for me.
the buttons are really easy to use and has a good amount of memory, so far i havent had any problems with it, the screen doesnt really attract too many finger prints and marks, i really dont have any complaints about the product
if you have the room, these speakers are awesome. absolutely love the sound quality. the sub brings great bass and the surrounding speakers have great bring awesome highs. the speakers are big but if you have the space i would recommend it over and over again.
This iPod was great while I could use it. Then my wife took it and now I only see it when she needs me to recharge it!! I guess it is safe to say that she likes it too!!!
iTrip has cool design, but the sound quality is tereible and not even up to par with an AM station. I am really disappointed and will have to look for other in-car solutions.
I bought this camera about 8 months ago for the 10MP quality and the size of the camera. I also had a new baby and figured this would be great to take those precious moments while he grew up. I figured that at 10MP the pictures should be crystal clear. I have been quickly finding out that most of the pictures you take with this camera are always blurry for some reason. There doesnt seem to be an easy way of taking clear pictures unless abslutely nothing is moving in the picture. Even with the anti-shake on and custom picture settings, you can not get a clear picture 6 out of 10 times trying. I am now looking to go back to my Sony cybershot since it seemed to provide better picture quality than this.
I installed this in a 2006 TOY TACOMA DBL CAB.Here's a head unit that gives you great options and performance!I purchased the P7900BT for the Bluetooth, expandablity for USB, AUX IN, IPOD, SAT RADIO... if I want to add something later I can!Now, the Built-in-bluetooth is very sweet! make sure after installation you hit the reset button on the front. The bluetooth picks up my Samsung U620 in about 10 seconds. It actually pleasantly surprised me when I was on the phone as I got into the car and it automatically transfered the call to the car speakers!BT MUSIC is another great option: I didn't realize it when I bought it, but I have managed to connect my laptop to the head unit through bluetooth. I can just sit my laptop on the passenger seat and it will play through my MP3s with ease; and it sounds good too! (you need bluetooth on your notebook)Phone calls: All I get are compliments from others on how clear it is at both ends of the call. I look forward to having convo's in the truck instead directly on the phone.Audio: I will one day add a amp, sub and new speakers. this head unit will easily allow for the addition of such things with the 3-preamp outputs.Controls: At first the controls are a little frustrating; however, after one day I am already getting it all figured out.The only problem I have had is with the CD player; I put one in, it plays fine, but I am unable to get it out! because of this the face won't retreat back to its' normal position right away; it will after a minute or so.I tried everything under the moon to get it out. I am in the process of doing a advanced exchange for the same unit.For the cost here on Amazon ($50-70 cheaper than next best) you can't go wrong with this unit.you'll be very happy with this one
I searched for the best prices on the net and had HH Gregg match it. They Did &amp; I saved $400.The TV is great, the detail of the picture is betond my expectations.You need a HD receiver or Direct TV to really see the quality.It's worth every dollar you pay.No I don't work for RCA or Thompson.
I've been using this to troubleshoot new and installed network cable problems and it has been very useful as other reviews report. A couple things have been a pain. The lack of documentation is a problem especially for what the leds mean. For instance I hooked up to a live cat5 cable in the service mode and instead of getting either the green or red indicator in the "network activity indicator" to indicate which pins were active, I got both green and red at same time. Go figure...Also I wonder if the results change if the batteries start to get low or if results are consistent until low bat is indicated. I tried the cable map on a long cable (floor to 14ft ceiling, across maybe 150 feet of Bed Bath and Beyond store then to floor patch panel) and even though the cable showed continuity ( another convenient feature ) I got zero reading from cable map feature.A bigger problem when toning is bleed over into other cables. Even on the lower sensitivity I'm getting readings off 2 or more cables at a patch panel. The cable with the strongest signal didn't wasn't the one I was looking for. Is the signal bleeding because of very tight bundles? I had a chilling revelation when I tried different scenarios back at the shop. I discovered that the toner will actually travel through at least 2 switches. In other words, a patch cable connected to the toner then to a small switch, patch cable to another switch, can find the tone in several ports of second switch. Seems to be a feed back of some sort. So if I'm toning an active line to a patch panel and the jack is patched into a switch ( like a Cisco or whatever ) is the toner feeding back through other ports on the switch back to the patch panel and showing on many patch ports and cables? I don't know. Maybe it's a battery issue.I still love the unit. I was using a Pallidan toner and map earlier and this is much better, faster.
I bought this unit to replace a failed VCR. It sounded like it had some great features, 80 gig hard drive built-in, DVD to tape transfers, etc. It does. The only problem is the only ones I could find were refurbished. And it was defective, most likely never even tested. I waited until after our vacation to set it up. Big mistake. Turns out the clock does not work, making it useless except as a player. And the reseller has a 30 day return policy, so I just threw away $145 on a piece of junk!
I have a Dimension 8400. The original fan has four wires, but the Antec fan (which has three wires) still makes a great replacement, and it is extremely quiet.It took a little while to figure out, but in the end I just clipped the wires on both the original fan and on the new Antec fan, spliced the Antec wires to the wires coming out from the motherboard (matching them by color), screwed the new fan into the housing and everything was good to go.Obviously, the blue wire from the stock fan doesn't pair up with anything, so I just left it. I've been led to believe that this wire controlled the fan speed, but the Antec has a separate wire and a three speed switch that does that.
When installed in place of my Trendnet, speed went from 10 to 15 mps to 30 to 35 mps. Well worth the cost of the upgrade. Next to upgrade is provider supplied Surfboard modem.
Bought the 5610 and it still wont work. Now I see them everywhere discounted with a REFURBISHED sign on them. Why? Because there drivers and software and hardware are junk. This is a 6 mo. printer then throw it out if it works at all. So far mine keeps saying no connection and have bought 3 different usb cables for it. Terrible product. Save your money. Do some research and buy something that works.
This is an awesome little netbook. It worked straight out of the box - no problems, although it did take a few minutes for it to connect to the internet the very first time. It needed lots of updates, but those downloaded and installed smoothly. The OS is awesome - very user friendly and easy to figure out - all without having ever used anything Linux. It starts up quickly and goes to sleep/wakes back up easily. The webcam worked first try (remember to take the little plastic piece off the lens!), as did the mail and instant messaging programs. It comes with several simple but fun games. The color scheme is very eye-catching (and the whole reason for buying this particular model) although I would have liked for the bottom to be yellow, too. (It's not it's black.) The keyboard is tiny, but not unusable (some of the keys are in unexpected places, like the apostrophe and quotes). It just takes a minute to get used to. That's to be expected with a netbook, anyway. It does get a little warm to the touch, but I don't think that's anything to worry about. Overall it's a sturdy and attractive way to keep connected on the go. Well worth the money!
I underestimated the Tamrac Velocity 9 bag when I got it. The bag felt awkward compared to the other Tamrac bags that I was use to. I normally use the Digital Pro 9 which is a top down bag that i strapped accessory bags to on both sides and pretty much could only handle a camera with a lens, an alternative lens, and a flash.When I first got the bag I placed it back to back with my other one and with the accessory bags connected they were roughly the same size. Although after I placed the camera and lenses in it I realized that it was big enough for me to carry a Nikon D200 with vertical grip, Nikon 70-200 vr, Nikon 18-200 vr, Sb800 flash, Nikon 50 1.8, Sigma 28-70 2.8 and two 20 ounce Mountain Dews.Some background about myself. I work as a photographer at the biggest newspaper in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. As a photographer I do a lot of running around and standing and waiting. Sometimes I only spend short amounts of time in one LOCATION and others I spend what seems like days at an event. My concerns with the Velocity 9 bag was that I was now carrying more equipment than I had before and I didn t know how bad that was going to be on my back and shoulders because after 2 back to back football games my other bag left me sore. But the Velocity bag some how redistributes the weight unlike any other bag I have owned. Last weekend I photographed 3 back to back High School football games and the only thing the was sore was my feet. Should have wore more comfortable shoes.Things I like about the bag.Can carry a camera, 5 lenses, a flash, and still have room for some beverages.Has a big pocket in the back that can hold a lot of filters, cards, remotes, and other loose items.Shoulder strap doesn t cut into the shoulder even with a lot of items in the bag.Things that I don t like.Sometimes feel like a turtle because I under estimate how much it sticks out in the back. It s hard to move through a packed room without bumping into someone.
I was skeptical at first reading other peoples reviews about how your "ipod gets stuck in case" or it scratches easy and I have learned from using it, no your iPod will not get stuck and who cares if it gets a couple scratches on it. Its better that the cheap case gets scratched then you expensive iPod. It was one of the best items I have purchased off Amazon
Easy installation, and the sound quality is great. Wanted to find a way of using my PC as my music input. Found this device that connects your receiver to your PC, and the sound quality is great.
This is my sixth Sony Vaio. I've loved every single one of them and my wife loves her's too. Highly functional and stylish. I've got 20 years of IT experience and put my Vaios up against any other laptop on the market.
I like this case very much as it is ideal for me to start building my first computer. It came with 2 LED Fans and a 420W PSU. This case is black stainless steel and has alot of room inside. Very excellent product for the price:)
To make it work with skype and if you don't care about visual effects:1) Download the latest Software from Logitech. During installation select Install drivers only. UNSELLECT ALL THE REST whatever it can be.2) If you get the blue screen: go to my computer>manage>Device Manager>Sound, video and game controllers. Disable Logitech Quickam Pro microphone. The camera microphone will not be available. Use the headphone or laptop microphone instead.EnjoyOther observationsThe camera works acceptable with skype through USB1 and with my Dell c610 at 1Ghz providing about 5 frames/sec.The statements that the camera becomes "hot" are highly exaggerated. I have an older and a more resent versions of this camera. Both get worm: slightly above the body temperature, but not "hot" by any means. Many of the laptop PCMCIA cards run much hotter.The image quality through skype is exactly the same as with Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision. My guess is that Logitech must be using the same image sensor and the same hardware. Potentially QuickCam Ultra of course has a much better image because of the glass lens. But unless you have internet connection with the speed of about 1 MBit/s on upload and a very fast computer you will not be able to take full advantage of the available image quality for remote communication with QuickCam Ultra.
I purchased the N700, hooked it up and recorded something from the TV on a brand new TDK tape. Unfortunately, the quality of the recording was terrible. The entire bottom third of the picture was extremely distorted.It could not be fixed with the tracking...it was almost as if the heads were defective. I had always trusted Sony but now I don't know who to trust. I know from experience that Panasonic VCR's are junk so is there a decent VCR left in this world?
Speaker works great they do what they are suppose to at the price I wanted to pay
This was bought for my husband as a Christmas present. He wanted one that could go on his belt.It works perfectly for him.
The DVD did not play my movies. I think folks would be better off going to a local store like Radio Shack.
In looking for audio equipment you should seek companies that produce professional gear. On those the home line always benefits from the improved technology in the professional line. Whereas home users dedicated companies (Bose) usually work mostly in reducing the size and changing the colors ...JBL is in the sound industry since 1927. 9 out of 10 live concerts I've attended were using JBL speakers. And Studios all over the world select JBL as the reference speaker of preference.I'm a music passionate for over 30 years, and I've listened to many many speakers. JBL is my preferred choice due to the sound quality, price and durability.The S38 is a small 3 way vented box, well designed and good looking. It has a big WAF score (Wife Acceptance Factor). The box may sound boomy depending on the proximity of the wall, and in my opinion it lacks a bit of high (tweeter) volume. Still, it has a fantastic sound way better than any box hundreds of dollars above its price. (Check Harman audio store at eBay for a good deal on those).One thing I've found along the years as a quality measure is that if you don't realize you are listening to music a bit too loud until someone else complains about it (like your wife), you can be sure you have a dam good set of speaker (or a terrible ear). Those speakers will keep a smooth and pleasant listening experience, even in loud sessions, and your ears will not get tiered or irritated as when you listen to bad speakers.Of course there are better deals out there (Even JBL has better speakers, but if you are willing to pay considerable more $$$ for a unit), but in this price range, nothing beats the S38.And of course, go check them on a store. I'm positive those will be your speakers of choice. I have them for 2 years now and still love them. Of course now I'm looking on a ribbon tweeter speakers like the ADAM, but I need to work out a plan to bend my wife into accepting the fact that a $2000 speaker is a matter or life or death for me. Well, I may have to stick to the JBLs for a bit more. But hopefully those will still be an awesome set of speakers.
I wrote the review below a month after I bought this laptop. But i am back here after 7 months to edit it.The blue screen is GONE! It doesn't appear anymore. I contacted the Toshiba guys but they said I would have to take it to the nearest dealer. I never bothered but fortunately it doesn't show up anymore.One thing that I want to add now is the keys being cheap. THe keypad is not very nice and few days ago, one of the keys got stuck to the pad and I tried taking it out. Guess what, the key jumped out ! So now I am living without the 'control' key because the WARRANTY DOESN'T ALLOW FOR COSMETIC CHANGES.MY REVIEW A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT ----I bought Toshiba Satellite M45 more than a month ago from amazon. Its a beauty. Everyone's who's seen it says it looks great with wide screen and fantastic wireless card.But there's one glitch. Its looks like an MS-DOS blue screen which comes on from nowhere. It asks me to uninstall any new software that I might have installed or contact the manufacturer. Its scary ! I did contact amazon guys (coz I bought it from them) and they said that I should reinstall the softwares. I did that and it helped for like a week but the 'blues' are back again.I generally reboot the notebook but obviously it doesn't eliminate the problem.I suggested a friend of mine to buy the same laptop before I ever saw the blue screen but she's is also experiencing the same problem.Now when I look at the reviews this machine has got, nobody has mentioned this problem so perhaps its with few machines only. So in case you decide to buy it, inform Toshiba / Amazon immediately when you face this problem for the first time.Rest of it absolutely fabulous. Great buy that way.
I was a little worried that the small speakers would not have much volumn, Boy was I wrong! The Altec Lansing rocks! It is great for the desk, but will turn up loud enough to fill the room. Great bass response too! Highly reccommend these for your iPod. The unit is very lightweight and comes with a great bag to tote it around if you must.
I love the look and styling of this bag, there is a considerable amount of (padding) protection built in for my Dell laptop computer and lots of pockets inside and out. With the laptop stowed away in its internal pouch there is still room for a couple of books and some miscellaneous files. There are pockets inside for your computer power supply, DVD's, and various cords, etc. There is even a special pocket on the outside for pens, business cards, and your personal music player. It is to early for me to comment on the durability of this bag since it has only seen a half dozen trips to the airport thus far, however, I will say the overall bag construction appears solid and well made. At this point (in my opinion) we come to the one glaring functional omission on this bag - "NO CARRYING HANDLE". When the bag is loaded up and you try to grab it in a hurry there isn't any good place to get a hold of it. Grabbing it by the shoulder strap is awkward and clumsy. If there would have been a carrying handle on top then I could have rated this bag 4-5 stars, but since it is lacking that one critical feature I had to give this bag only 3 stars. If you could care less about the carrying handle then this may be the ideal bag for you. Hey! If you Alienware guys are listening, "Add a carrying handle to this messenger bag!". You will make frequent business travelers like myself a bit more happy and make your bag a lot more functional. That is my two cents on this bag, take my comments for what they are worth to you. Cheers!
Noting the weights of &quot;flat-panel&quot; vs standard monitors with &quot;flat-screens&quot;, you will notice the ave weight of a flat panel is 12 to 16 pounds...standard monitors with flat screens ave weight is 40 to 65 pounds.This monitor's weight is a dead give-away to being a STANDARD MONITOR with a flat screen weighing in at 50 pounds.Buyer beware! and be AWARE!
What caught my eye about the JVC DR-MV1SL was that it boasted VHS playback in progressive mode! There are S-VHS VCR players that will playback an S-VHS tape in S-VHS mode (400 lines of resolution). But these VCRs will play regular VHS tapes like any ordinary VCR player, with just 230 lines of resolution. When you have an HDTV (mine is the 50" Samsung DLP HDTV), the lower resolution VHS tapes really start to look bad.So, coming back to the DR-MV1SL, the specs say it can play a regular VHS tape in progessive mode, which is 480 lines progressively scanned (not interlaced, like S-VHS or regular VHS). This should account for a really good picture. And that was my primary reason for buying this DVD/VCR combo. Here's some very useful stuff I found out:1) The unit does indeed play a VHS tape in 480 progressive mode. But the quality was not always much better. The picture was somewhat sharper, and more full of color. But I also started to notice a lot more jagged lines. In defense of this unit, there's really only so much you can do with a lower quality signal. This unit tries its best to upgrade that signal - but the end result was not so spectacular. A little better, but not much.2) Limited use of dubbing VHS tapes due to copyright protection. You were probably aware that this unit would not dubb VHS tapes onto DVD if the tape had a copyright signal on it. But did you know that ALL Disney and Pixar tapes are copyright protected? My wife has almost a 100 of these Disney animation tapes and I thought I'd pick our favorite ones to backup onto DVD. Surprise, surprise, not ONE could be copied. Even the old Disney tapes like Cinderella, Lion King, etc. - none of them could be copied.3) But if you're lucky enough to find a tape that you can copy onto DVD, the results are very good. I managed to find 5 VHS movies that I could copy onto DVD (Mission Impossible, Jumanji, etc.). 4 of them came out perfect, just 1 of them had a 3 second skip in the middle of the movie. But that VHS tape was very old and poor quality.4) Recording TV programs onto DVD is nice and easy. The resulting picture also looks quite nice, sometimes even better than the original TV broadcast signal.5) The unit will only record on DVD -R, -RW and -RAM formats. It won't record on any of the +s (I tried a DVD +R and it didn't work). Also, the recording speed of the discs doesn't seem to matter (nothing is mentioned about disc speed in the manual). I tried a 4x and an 8x - no difference in terms of recording time and end quality. Also, the unit will playback almost ALL the formats (I tried a recorded DVD +R and it worked fine).There were few more minor details (like the blue light, which can be totally dimmed, the remote which can get confusing since the buttons double up for the VCR and DVD - but this is probably true of all VCR/DVD combos and you eventually get used to it). But I figured the points I mentioned above were the most important and most useful (at least to me) and they were not really mentioned clearly anywhere else.Summarizing: Picture quality is great with the DVD, VHS tapes look a little better using the progressive output. Copyright protection of tapes (like with Disney) make it impossible to backup tapes onto DVD.Overall, I think this is a very nice unit with lot of packed features in it. However, I returned mine back to BestBuy primarily because I couldn't backup my Disney collection, because VHS playback was only a little better, and because the price I paid was a little too much (around 400). If this ever went on sale for less than $300, I'd seriously consider buying it and keeping it.UPDATE (11/17/04):I still think this unit is very nice and I'm sticking to my 4 star rating. However there were some things I forgot to mention before and some new information about OTHER products (from JVC) that I think would be useful to those shopping around.1) I forgot to mention that NO AV cables come with this unit (No RCA cables, no S-Video cables). Only 3 (that's right, three) RF-cables and an RF splitter. At first I thought this was a mistake, but then I checked the manual and it confirms the same.I thought that that was bad of JVC. This unit is noted for its progressive output - they should have at least included one component video cable!2) JVC also has another new model out right now - the DR-MX1S which is basically this unit (DR-MV1S) + an 80GB hard drive. So essentially, it's a 3 in 1 - sounds very nice. Depending on where you look, the MSRP of the DR-MX1S varies - the JVC website has the MSRP at $999, Amazon has it at $1099 and I've seen some other websites that list it as high as $1299. Of course, MSRP doesn't matter that much as long as you can get a good price. Amazon currently has it listed for a fairly competitive price of $699. I suspect it'll go lower in time.I would love to try out the DR-MX1S since I think a hard drive is best for daily recordings of TV shows. But I'm waiting for it to be available at my local store first.3) JVC also has an OLDER model - the HR-XVC37U that supposedly does the SAME thing as this unit (the DR-MV1S) in that it can display VHS in progressive mode! It's also a DVD/VCR combo like this unit, but it's also a lot less expensive since it does not have the capability of a DVD recorder. Amazon has it listed as the HRXVC37U, in case you want to search for it here.So, there ARE other options. An older, less expensive JVC model (without DVD recording capability) or a newer, more expensive JVC model (with an added hard drive). Just thought some might find this information useful. Happy shopping!
I am using this to extend a PSP cable, component, to a 25' component cable. Item works like it should and I have no complaints. IT is really nice to have all 5 cables spliced with one unit. I did not have to buy two items to get this done. Nice job NXG and Amazon.
Make a long and dramatic story short. Bought am ipod 30 days ago, doesn't work, can't hear a thing, apple store can not help neither can customer service. They wont give me my money back because it's been longer than two weeks and wont exchange it. Stuck with a $250.00 mistake. My first product I purchased from apple and wont do it again. (This is no refelction of Amazon) If you buy it, enjoy the first fourteen days after that, your on your own.
Product was great and worked better than expected. Have used over 20 of them from the package and every one turns out great. I give them 5 out of 5 stars.
I use these headphones exclusively on my home computer with the Sound Blaster Audigy sound card, and with my iPod. These are the richest and cleanest sounding headphones that I've ever owned. The dymamic range is excellent, good clean bass and good clean highs. Definitely worth the price of admission.
A short review, to be updated as the user experience continues:I got this unit in place of a wireless ethernet because of the price and the size. It is powered by USB so it saves wire clutter. I am running out of PCI ports so that this was selected as an alternative. Here is a simple breakdown:Likes:-Small size, portability, ease of connectionDislikes (minor annoyances omitted--only major flaws):-Signal fluctuates quite a bit, from very good to very low, and at which point it drops connection. Other wifi devices in the same area suffers no such phenomenon, using the same WRT54G router.-Not capable of being used in a windows network in XP (cannot select it as a network device) -- still investigating.-Needs a driver to be connected, instead of the universality of a standard ethernet WIFI connection (WET54g, for example).-The software stinks. It offers few additional features if at all. Might as well use windows network software instead.-The connection would often drop after a while, without warning, and there is no way for me to reconnect to the available networks. At this point I have to unplug and reconnect to reset the unit. Doing this sometimes causes system to freeze in XP, and task manager shows that "system" process is using all the system resources. I will have to hard reboot, which of course comes with all the unplesantry of system crashes, which does not happen in xp that often otherwise.I am recommending against the product, becuase of the above reasons. It has wasted countless hours with reconfiguration woes, and sporatic disconnections due to the signal/reception fluctuation simply erode the user experience (net streaming media never comes in one piece). I picked Linksys systems over the cheaper Netgear just to change flavor, but this WUSB54G in particular seem to deserve much more attention before it should be considered by anybody. Caveat emptor.
in the past 6 - 7 years I have only bought two panasonics. i've loved them since they've lasted all sorts of abuse and the vmss headphones rock. so i figured i'd go for another panasonic but this one is a flop. i don't care how good the rest of the cd player is and what it does. if i don't get good sound, it's useless to me. and the headphones that come with this unit are U S E L E S S. i'm sending it back and really bummed to see that panasonic thinks that this style of headphones, the ones that slip into your ear, work for anyone. i have yet to see a review of these headphones where the user thinks the sound quality is great. so if I can't get a decent pair of headphones, i may as well get a portable cd player that will play MP3s!
Just received my headphones today and I must say that I am quite impressed. Out of the box I plugged it in for some "drills". First was to hear how fast these 40mm Titanium drivers could go - and... it passed with flying colors. It's speed was very crisp and very clear. Following high speed response test, was a homebrew bass test which my headphones, prior, didn't pass. Passing all but the last, which was nearly inaudible anyway. I then wore them for several hours and the leather touch earpads were a nice feature, but after the third hour my ears became a little sore. The volume, in my opinion, wasn't too loud, and the bass, in combination with a little knowledge of the utilization an EQ, it will balance well. The only part of the headphones that make me a little wary is the break in the cord where your able to control the volume, it appears to be made from a light gauge of plastic and may be vurnerable to crushing or fatigue. I was also pleased to find that it also came with a gold plated 1/4'' adapter and an extra pair of earpads... Oh, and a sticker. :pBut with all things considered, I was most critical with the sound quality, and - for the price - that is what passed so well. No, they aren't Bose quality headphones - but they aren't priced like them either, so it isn't as fair to contrast and compare. 5 for 5 from me.
I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my husband. We tried it out Christmas night and it worked great. Even viewed CDs full of jpgs. We didn't get to use it again for over a month (sad, I know). But when we went to use it again, there was sound but no picture. We saw reviews that said the same thing, and also saw here that their customer service stinks. Though we were past the deadline for returns (by a few days), I contacted Amazon right away and pleaded for help. They authorized my late return, and hopefully they are giving APEX heck. I hate APEX but love Amazon, and I tell everyone. DO NOT BUY THIS PLAYER. Who knows how many uses you'll get out of it before it craps out, but it probably will.
I had bought 2 of these earphones. Both are working consistently. When it comes to an exercise like jump rope, or running, these earphones really hold up. Good job!
well, it took me awhile to figure this out because the directions werent all that helpful....the scroll button is a bit sensitive which means you can pass what you meant to push and then have to go back to it....the sound is great and the picture quality is great....
I didn't notice a big deifference after installing them, but going from 1GB to 2GB definitely helps. They were very easy to install (both on the bottom side of the laptop). Great price for the upgrade, but I was a little disappointed that it took two weeks to get here. Overall, I'd recommend.
I listen to recorded books when I am walking. There is a lot of street noise and the ordinary earbuds that came with the ipod were often insufficient to block out the traffic noises. Bose noise cancellation worked much better but were cumbersome to wear. I had hoped that these would do the trick -- and they do to a degree. I am unhappy, however, with the quality of the sounds. "S's" sound sibilant and harsh
Ok, today I bit the bullet and bought it at wal-mart for $63.75. I was deciding between getting a sony, or a panasonic, but I took the sony, and I am very happy!It can read all my mp3 cds, and it can even go forward or backward within a mp3 file! I think that is badass. The skip protection is ungodly awesome, and the file navigation is easy and simple. I have yet to try the atrac3 feature, but it looks awesome and promising.Overall, bad ass player. It just came out by sony, so its gotta be awesome compared to rival panasonic players. :)
sold all other binoculars i owned when i bought themthe greatest thing since sliced bread
I had some issues with the volume button not working. But possibly I just did not set this up correctly. Anyhow, works well, just wish it were as easy as just plugging it in and using it, it has some programming to be done before you can use it but its minor. Thats the only reason why I give 4 stars, not 5.
There's not much to say about this camera case - it is sturdy and well made. I bought it for a Canon SD1000 I got my son for his birthday. I just want to say in case anyone is wondering if it will fit, yes, it does fit. It is snug but it fits. The Lowepro website recommends the larger Rezo 15 but if you are prefer a smaller case, this one does the trick. This is a good product with enough padding for normal situations.
Mine only works on 10 or so of the lower frequencies. lots of static. kind of a pain not having a search function that finds an empty station for you. Not many options out there. I wouldn't try this one.
I couldn't ask for better speakers for the money. I paid $36 including shipping for these speakers and it is definitely worth it. They are very loud, especially for the size of the speakers. Even at the loud volume, you can hear the detail in the music, and unless you are about to blow them out, there isn't any distortion at all. There isn't an ipod charger on it, but I don't have an ipod anyway. I bought another set for my brother they were so good. They are also very small and easy to travel with--probably 3" diameter and 11-12" long. Great sound, good price, great size.
I purchased these speakers for both music and to use as temporary front speakers for my dvd movies. These speaker boxes are quality built and very solid. The highs are excellent and allowed me to hear highs I never heard before in the movies. For the lows, the speakers are a bit boomy from the rear ports. After reading a review of another user with the suggestion of stuffing the port with a sock, I filled mine with foam. This made the bass nice and tight and also improved the mids as well. The bass that comes from these little speakers is pretty amazing and was much more than I expected; however, don't expect earth-shattering bass from bookshelf speakers of any kind. If you purchase these speakers, you won't be disappointed.
I will be very honest I purchased this camera fully intending to return it. But after using it and the software included to retouch some wedding photos. I will keep the camera. It is easy to use and prints very well on my H/P 772. Using the H/P premium glossy paper produces very professional results. I am still trying to get the sizes coordinated for printing as the program is driving me and I feel I should be driving it. I am sure with practice it will come. The camera is basically point-and-shoot, if you like the shot keep it if you don't delete and do it again. Everything is automatic and does a great job of compensating for conditions. Most of my photos have been indoors with a few outdoor shots which also turned out well. NEGATIVES; 1.It has a hefty price tag. 2.Sony is stingy with the 8Mb memory stick, which is good for about 5 photos at 2048X1600 Pixies. I bought a 32 Mb stick and use the 8Mb stick for practice shots. A 32 or a 64 should come along with the ... retail tag. 3.Also a protective carrying case would be nice. Afetr all this camera is not something to be tossed around lightly.
This is ridiculously overpriced for bags to dump shreded garbage.All you have to do it dump you shedders basket into any garbage bag or waste recepticle to empty the contents for trash.If you recyle, this product makes no sence to mix plastic with paper.I find this product a waste on money... and can be equally substituted with kitchen garbage bags at less than half the cost.
This player was agift for my son who is thoroughly enjoying it. All the functions work well, simple to use and so far is very dependable.
I own two of the these and will be buying a third.I live in an apartment complex, and am completely surrounded by noisy neighbors. These headphones help drown out the noise of my neighbors kids, and they are the most comfortable headphones that I have ever owned.I can wear these all day without any fatigue. Excellent!
Great printer but when it comes to replacing the ink, really expensive! I have been living without it now for a couple of months as I can't seem to break down over $200 for ink. :(
After having spent 3X as much on a set of qjays, only to leave them on a plane for some lucky traveler, I decided to give the ER6i's a shot.Pros:* Small* Comfortable* Good choice of flanges make getting a good fit possible* Good Bass and Mids* Sound isolating - block out the worldCons:* Highs are pretty horrible* Long cord* Thin cord* Easily tangled* Single driver means compromise in sound qualityOverall, I feel they are worth the $75. I had to set my EQ on my iPhone to "Small Speakers" so i could listen without the horrible high notes distracting me. However, once I set the EQ, I can now listen to and enjoy my music with these less expensive IEM's.I still wish I had my QJays (those things sounded 10x better), but I wasn't willing to shell out another $200 for headphones, so these do just fine. If you are looking for an inexpensive set of headphones to use at the gym, these work well. And they do sound better than my old Shure E2C's (and feel better in my ears as well).
I purchased 2 HDMI cables and both work! I am thrilled. The picture/sound quality seems to be crystal clear. One is for the Apple TV and the other is for the PS3. Only complaint is that the shipping seemed to take forever otherwise 5 stars it could have been.
I bought this protector of voltage for my notebook and up to the moment I don't have any problem. Remember to remove the plastic eyelash when they buy it. I recommend it.
The engineering of this product is currently a comedy of errors, however, I believe that once the driver and manufacturing issues are resolved, this will be one of the best trackballs on the market.The three primary flaws are as follows:If you have a metal table, you will need to sit the receiver upside down on your desk, as the antenna was apparently placed on the bottom of the device. With the reciever propped up, I can use the trackball from across the room, so this flaw is a minor inconvenience.There are four feet on the bottom of the trackball, and the trackball is warped enough to rock on two of them. Minor annoyance that can be fixed easily fixed.This trackball won't work well without a driver that can re-align the axes of the trackball; as mentioned in other posts. I have verified that this is a problem in mac os x.I have hope for this trackball, however, since the button layout is the most intelligent I've seen, and so far, all of the flaws are problems that can be solved with a little tinkering and a little more software from Logitech.I have tried Microsoft's Trackball Explorer, and Microsoft's thumb operated trackball as well, and their ergonomics and construction were awful compared to what this will be once they work out the manufacturing and software bugs.
I've not had my camera very long, but so far, I'm loving it. The zoom is great! I've not gotten to play with the extra features too much, but everything I've tried so far is excellent. And you can't beat the price for a camera with this kind of zoom. Lovin'it!
I used this cable to connect the dual zone pads of my electronic drum kit to the brain. It works fine with no problems.
I made the mistake of buying a replacement motherboard that didn't have all of the output ports needed for 7.1 speakers, and the only way to get the extra ports is if the case had them with a cable that was compatible with the motherboard. Mine didn't. Plus, the 2 speakers that did work popped when the system went to play a sound, which is much more annoying than you would think. My biggest challenge was finding a sound card that worked well with Windows 7 64-bit, and this one fits the bill.Having used the SoundBlaster Live before, I knew Creative Labs products were good. Surprisingly, this card wasn't expensive so it became my low-cost solution to getting my extra speakers online again. Installation was very easy, and I downloaded the latest drivers straight from Creative's web site before the card was delivered. Everything installed without fuss.I reviewed all of the default settings which seem more geared toward a low-end system. I bumped it up to 24-bit and everything works great. The sound is better than my previous on-board chipset. I'm a bit particular about audio, so I do notice subtle differences between cards. This has some extra options that I consider "toys" such as EAX sound effects like you're in an auditorium, hallway, stone cavern, toilet, etc. But at least it does have them if that's your thing.My system is a quad-core AMD Athlon II chip, 8GB of DDR3 RAM on a Gigabyte motherboard. Use of the sound card doesn't affect CPU usage hardly at all, which is good.If you're looking for a good, budget sound card that is compatible with Windows 7 64-bit, you will very likely be happy with this.
The good news is that this device eliminated the need to purchase, at greater cost, a mini-digital recorder for chorus rehearsal. The bad news is that it is awkward & clumsy to use for this purpose as it requires the use of the Ipod wheel & looking at the screen at least some of the time. That means eyes off the Director, use of 2-hands, & distracting. I also had to cut m Ipod case to make the Tunetalk snap in although the directions suggest that you don't have to.In retrospect, for my purposes at least, spending the extra on a digital recorder would have been a better choice.
Great sound while they worked. One earpiece just quit working all of a sudden.
Good product but cost and amount used by labeler even if you run many numbers in a row without spaces it uses a fair amount at both ends of the run. If you run one at a time it uses it very fast.
I love these! And at the super discounted price its a no brainer if you need a set of decent in ear headphones to use and not worry about. I have a couple pair of REALLY nice high end headphones (Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 Pro and Sleek Audio SA 1's). These sound about 70% as good as either of those, and they have a ton of bass. The sound quality won't blow you away, but they are great for out doors, exercise and the like. Also if you are on a budget and want a good set of head phones get these then maybe save for a super nice pair later.They are all day comfortable. I have a super hard time finding a set of in ear headphones that work for me. I have fairly small hears. These fit the bill perfect. They come with different size ear tips as well to get your fit just right.My only real complaint is that they dont go very deep into your ear canal, there for they do let in a decent amount of outside noise. I find myself running the volume a little louter on my iPod when I use these.Overall, these are a definite recommendation!!!
This adapter is not the OEM product, but a generic. It does not put out the Gateway's 18 (approx.) volts, but 15V instead. Nevertheless, it does charge the battery and I have had no problems with it.
I order this produt but didnt recived all of what it shows in the picture, the wall to camcorder adaptor. did not come with. ( the one on the upper left corner)
I used to connect my Q701 via Little Dot MK IV SE amp with regular 3.5mm to RCA and the noise bug the hell out of me. I also tried using "better cable" but did not see much improvement. I was " " this close to sell my amp and connect my headset directly to the computer. Then, I thought I wanted to give this a try connecting my computer to amp with good quality RCA cables. Wow! Night and day. I can now power up my amp without hearing much noise.Yes, you might be able to find some other adapter with cheaper price tag and at the end this is just a analog adapter. However, this does the job for me well with low noise level.
If you burn music or other files often this is a great deal on cd-rs. The product arrived before the estimated arrival date so thats always a plus. I will definitely use them again.
I've had lots of radar detectors over the years - all of the "major" brands (including the "so-called" best & most expensive). This RX 65 is by far the best I've ever had - minimum false alerts, maximum distance & protection. Will be buying a second for other vehicles.
This cable was dirt cheap compared to cables in big box stores. It's not very pretty (mine has a blue and black braided pattern), so don't buy it if you plan on it being seen. If you're just sticking behind a TV like I did, then it's fine and plenty long for standard DVR and TV setups.
This antenna was originally designed for outdoors. Because of it's small size, it's being used as an indoor antenna and has been rated as the best indoor HD antenna. According to the website that gives you distances from where you live to the nearest broadcasting towers, I'm 14 miles away from most of them. I hung it in my window (which was the best location after moving it around) and am receiving every HD station (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, WOR, PIX plus their digital extra stations like weather)in my area except for the PBS one. It's multi-directional and doesn't need to be re-aimed for different stations. The only thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars is that it is sensitive to people movement. Many indoor antennas are. However, it can be more annoying with HD. Unlike analog stations where you get static, it's all or nothing with HD reception. You get good reception (no static) or none (or digital breakup). Sometimes you can move and lose the station for a moment.
I gave this as a gift, cause I have one that I have had for 10 years and love it.
I love this lens. I don't know how else to say it. Subjects just pop out of the picture with and almost 3D type of effect. Backgrounds are watercolored perfection. This is the same stuff everyone says and they're right. I bought this lens for three reasons; bokeh, speed, and focal length. I don't carry many lenses, I don't want to buy many lenses. I just want a few that work well and better yet, that aren't so big that I don't want to use them. I bought this lens so that I could take pictures of my daughter at gymnastics. This lens is much smaller than any of the pro tele-zooms (80-200, 70-200 VR) and it is faster. The size of our gym is such that 135mm is perfect. I'm not going to get into the prime vs. zoom debate, but I personally prefer primes for size and speed. My feet can zoom in and out just fine. The added bonus is that it is a beautiful portrait lens as well. This is the reason most people own it. It was a secondary reason for me, but it just shows how useful this lens can be. I think calling it a "portrait lens" is a short-sighted judgment. This lens is capable of much more. It is hands down my favorite lens.
Just as the other reviewer has said, this system is terrible, only mine went out after only 3 months. After repeated calls to get it fixed and being told I needed to download a disk into the machine, the thing just died, wouldn't work at all. I was told it was out of warranty and it would cost more than it was worth to fix it. NEVER AGAIN will I purchase an RCA product. they suck.
There is no doubt it is fast. It is better than the Lexar 80X CF. One of my friends lost all images with a Lexar on a Canon DSLR! And the problem is just still being investigated!This card come with a mini CD with Rescue Pro on it, which Lexar save that program in the CF...However, since no apparatus really compatible with the speed of this card under ESP tech., you just feel like using an Ultra II 1GB. If you enjoy showing off your new gadgets, this is the card you should go for. If no, save your money and buy a DSLR that really has ESP technology. Trust me, fast card and slow cards do not make any big difference in real world, if you take pictures one by one slowly.
I got this keyboard at work, and while it's a good keyboard, we found that it has some software bugs. I'd recommend not installing the software that comes with it, and just forgo the "zoom" control and a couple other bells and whistles. If you want those, don't buy Microsoft.Pluses:Good touch, I'm a fast typist and even with my advancing arthritis, I haven't slowed much with this keyboard. On a 'straight' keyboard I can now only go about 20 wpm, here, I can do my old 50-70 wpm. Keys are about where you expect them to be, and even with a couple years' wear, this keyboard is holding up well. It really is good hardware.Minuses:Lots of crevices that catch junk. You need something like a playing card to periodically clean them.Now the software: The software is a train wreck. It messes up the zoom settings and window scroll settings on my Dell dual-core laptop when it's undocked. Rebooting doesn't help. If you open an Excel sheet, it immediately zooms to 400%. Unzoom it, and what the hey, it zooms right back to 400% again. Scroll bars act the same. Everything wants to be up at the top, regardless of where I set it. And if you have a Logitech mouse, it won't work right with Microsoft's software as it just installs itself over the top of anything you had previously configured perfectly.Conclusion:Good keyboard, very good hardware; but the software is invasive. Don't install the software. Thanks, Microsoft.Why only 2 stars? Uninstalling Microsoft's software trashed my built-in laptop keyboard's drivers. (It disabled them!) So when I rebooted, I had NO keyboard at all! I had to take it to our IS guys and apologize. Hey Microsoft, don't you guys think that's just a bit vindictive...?
I nabbed a pair of these for $[...] at Costco after buying and returning I don't know how many of its competitors. While they sounded terrible out of the package, putting the next size larger rubber cups on the stems improved things dramatically, and for my ears, they strike the right balance between comfort and sound quality at a reasonable price. I wouldn't say they're going to put Grado out of business anytime soon, but they're leaps and bounds above everything else I've seen on the shelf at Best Buy.My biggest complaint is the fact that the little 'R' and 'L' indicators are printed on the stems, which just so happen to be covered up by the medium and large sized rubber cups. Luckily, they provide you with replacement cups in both black AND clear silicone, so you can mix the two and use that as a visual cue to help you get the right bud in the right ear without squinting.Longevity may be an issue as well given the questionable strain relief on the cables, but we'll see how it goes.
I am very pleased with this printer, was so easy to set up, prints really good and hardly makes any noise.
Note: I've had it less than a year, didn't use it much, and the much-hyped battery died.-----The more I use my Cowon D2 the more I dislike it. The touch screen GUI has to be about the worst user interface I have ever seen on an MP3 player. Selecting an album or track of music can easily involve a dozen taps on the screen. And if you hit something wrong with a finger you have to start over.The sound is good, but not all that good. By boombox standards, the Cowon is good; by audiophile standards the sound is bright but not lifelike. Just about any cheap MP3 player these days sounds as good. I have a Sansa that produces much better stereo imaging and realistic music that can produce audiophile grade sound connected to a hifi amplifier or headphones.To play a video you always have to run a proprietary conversion program on your computer, even with .avi files. And the screen is really too small to enjoy the video, unless you are in your early 20s with perfect eyesight. You can easily turn off the picture and just listen to the sound, saving battery power.Once you select something to play, you have to put the system on lock to prevent changing things by accidentally touching the screen. And forget about operating this with one hand, or by touch without looking at it. This OS is far more complex than it has to be.When I was in the Big City I saw a lot of people riding the subways and busses who were using iPods, scrolling through the screen with one hand and finger. I did not see any Cowon D2, for good reason. You need to hold it with one hand and tap the screen with the other. This also makes use while driving dangerous, if not impossible, unless you just let it run in resume mode or are at a red light. There are plenty of MP3 players that can be operated with one hand, including my Sansa.Cowon claims to have a relatively powerful amp, but it produces less volume than some other MP3 players I own. I can't get it to drive a pair of good amplified speakers to full volume.The D2's redeeming virtue is that it takes an SD or SDHC card, plays many audio file types, and has above average battery life. Beyond that it is over-rated and poorly designed. This is my second Cowon, the first, the F2, being much more elegantly designed.Oh, the text viewer is virtually worthless, with no font size options, and no way to manually turn the page (all you can do is set a timer for scrolling).If you are thinking of buying this, try operating it first. Put an SD card in with some albums, and try selecting a recording. Good luck.Look, when you see a whole bunch of online reviews virtually worshipping a company, be suspicious. How anyone can honestly describe the onscreen menu as "well thought out and intuitive" is a mystery to me.I'm hoping this gets Rockboxed with a more streamlined OS, but it looks like it ain't gonna happen any time soon.
I'd first like to thank the other reviewers here for their precise and comprehensive analyses of this lens, with special thanks to "Capt RB". Your comments were very instrumental in my deciding to purchase this lens, and I'm VERY glad I did! My experience with this superb optic has been identical to most of yours; likewise my opinion of this product, as well. So much so that in place of a lengthy and verbose review of my own (and I fully intended to write one, too!), I'll simply say "Ditto!" , but with just a few added comments:1. This lens is not only sharper than the Nikon 105 2.8 micro, but it's MUCH sharper!2. Overall IQ, in my opinion, is superior to the 105 2.8 Nikkor in every way that matters to me...color, contrast, raw resolution and fine detail, brightness and color saturation, a complete absence of any and all linear distortions, freedom from purple fringing and insignificant levels of secondary chromatic aberations. And need I even mention its substantially better rendering of out of focus elements, or bokeh as it's often called.Bottom line: I haven't seen image quality like this since I last held a Leica in my hands!3. Build quality (which cost Tamron that highly coveted "5th star") is just barely adequate; reminiscent more of Nikons 55-200mm budget tele-zoom lens rather than their micro-nikkors. But I'm more than willing to live with it's flimsy construction in exchange for its absolutly stellar image quality. I'm just going to have to be very, very careful how I handle, transport, and store it. Consider her, if you will, as one might a fine Patek Phillipe timepiece...too fragile to take on safari, but of utterly stunning, world class performance.This one shortcoming notwithstanding, I would opt for this lens every time!&lt;UPDATE!> After using this lens quite extensively for the past few weeks, I'd like to point out a few important things that weren't immediately apparent when first using it.My copy of this outstanding lens features Tamrons most recent improvement to its already classic design, namely the addition of the built-in autofocus drive motor. It is noteworthy that the few negative criticisms to be found in other reviews of this lens, specifically regarding slow or noisy AF, all appear to apply only to those models that use the camera bodys AF drive motor and not to this newest version. I do have one such lens, the Nikon 70-300mm G, and if it's any example of screw-drive autofocus performance, then such criticisms are most likely well deserved.As for auto-focus speed with the built in AF motor, let me tell you that when restricted to its 'non macro' range (1.5' - Inf.) this puppy is not just fast, but REALLY fast! Outdoors with my Nikon D90, in any reasonable level of 'daytime' lighting, autofocus is achieved in a blink of an eye, and with utterly no 'hunting'. It focuses faster than my AFS 16-85mm VR Nikkor, and even a little quicker than the 50mm 1.8 AF-D, and much quieter. Incidently, focus accuracy at ANY distance is 'dead on' accurate! And unlike quite a number of macro optics, it's also critically sharp at any distance, too. Between the fast, quiet, and accurate focusing, this lens is actually quite useful when action stopping shutter speeds are necessary. While certainly more than adequate for capturing a visit to the 'dog park' or kids at play, I don't know that I'd reccommend it for shooting nighttime jai-lai matches by available light but then, this lens wasn't designed for that purpose.In more typical 'Macro' applications, autofocus while neither as fast or quiet as previously mentioned, is quite respectable and most of all, resolute and precise.Over these last few weeks with this lens, I've also come to re-evaluate its build quality. I put it somewhat above the Nikkor kit lenses, but still a little below my 16-85mm VR Nikkor zoom, the 18-200 VR Nikkor, or the AFS 70-300 VR Nikkor. Considering that this Tamron 90mm 2.8 Macro lens costs about half what those others do, I'd now be more inclined to say that while not "Press Corp" rugged, it's build quality and construction are certainly adequate for such purposes as it was made. And, yes...I'd reccommend it again and again!So, okay...let's give her another 1/4 star!
I purchased this TV on sale for $199.00 at our local Fred Meyer store. The picture is great! I was surprised at how well the color, brightness and contrast is easy to adjust, and crisp the picture is. The remote is VERY basic. No frills what so ever. The ONLY complaint that I have about this TV is the sound. I've heard better from a handheld radio. But to solve that problem, I just use my suround sound system, and I get great sound. So in short... find the TV on sale, and get it. Don't pay full price for it due to the poor sound quality.
This camera works great. And the batteries last quite awhile too. Good quality pictures. A good deal for the price.
These speakers can almost hit any range of sound, but if anything they are a little weak on the bass side. They put out very crisp sound for my system. You might want to add a sub to them for complete range sound.
I bought the SHV-01 and a spare battery (7.2 V, 2.4 AH) pack with meter before leaving for a 14 day cruise. I left behind the charger trying to pack light and had no regrets. This system is able to deliver over 2000 flashes.The SHV-01 outputs one long flexible cable with 2 voltages, a 6.0 VDC and 330 VDC line. These operate the selected flash head. The 6.0 VDC is used to run focusing lights and modeling lights. The 330 VDC charges the flashes capacitor.The concept behind the SHV-01 is that you are carrying energy in a larger package than can be physically fit inside the flash, and deploying it through a connecting cable. The result is a larger number of flashes and a MUCH faster recharge time between flashes. If you are shooting indoor sports or other motion activites where you must do rapid fire flash photography the SHV-01 is a great tool. If you don't mind 8 second recycle times, then you don't need the SHV-01. Because of the forethought in that theOlympus FC-01 Macro Flash Controller (for use with TF-22 & RF-11 Flash Heads)andOlympus FL-50 Electronic Flash for Olympus C7070, E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR Camerasare designed on the same body, the SHV-01 can be used with both of them. Additionally, you can forget the AA batteries with the SHV-01 as it carries a 7.2 V, 2.4 AH pack to draw power from. If you do use AA batteries, then they supplement the cycle times and number of shots.The SHV-01 is the most powerful option to power flashes olympus makes. In most cases it can ready your flash in under 1 second (vs about 8 seconds normally with a good set of NiMH charged cells). The FP-01 uses C-cells in the grip to do the same thing as the SHV-01 with about 1/2 the effectiveness due to the lower supply voltage and smaller design (in the grip). The SHV-01 w/ an extra battery will do 2000 shots with no problem and no recharging.
Little too loud for my taste but cools nicely. It get great movement through my PC. I may put a fan controller on it to quiet it down a bit
Not a very long life battery. Needed to have at least two so I would not be out in the cold when trying to get more shots.
Positives:1. You can recharge this camcorder by plugging it directly into an electric outlet- no dealing with rechargable batteries :)2. Can take still photographs &amp; uses SD instead of putting the stills on the tape.3. While in playback mode (watching video footage you took), you can pause it and take stills from the tape onto the SD card.4. The camcorder lasts a long time &amp; I do not have to recharge it often :)Negatives:1. The quality of the still photos is not great but it is good for emailing.Overall I love this camcorder because of the 'Positives' I mentioned above- it has everything I need. I know that the stills are not great quality but for the price of this camcorder I can manage ;) This is a great deal!
You'll never miss a shot! Comes up fast! Outstanding image stabilization, pictures turn out great. Shoots well in low light. Also has a wider angle than many cameras offer. It's easy to hold and has several image style settings to make it easy for even beginning photographers.
This product performs very well indeed and enables internet access for both my desktop and notebook PCs via my cable modem. Internet access was a little frustrating initially but I resolved this by going to technical support/easy connect on the Linksys.com web site which guided me through the process with not problem. I would highly recommend this product.
I'm a very skeptical person and didn't know what to expect when I got them. I'm the "over-ear" headphone kinda guy and never use ear buds; but I recently started running to get ready for the Military and wanted my music to accompany me. I had read all the reviews and everybody seemed to rave about them so I took the chance and bought some ear-buds. People said these don't have a lot of bass, but I feel these outperform my Bose noise cancelling over-ear headphones. I think the real key to these is putting them in right. You could just shove them in your ears but it probably won't sound right... You need to pull up on your top of your ear, opening or "stretching" the ear canal wide which you then stick the ear-bud in and then let go and your ear will conform around the bud blocking out most external sound. Also make sure you use the cone shaped tips because they actually block the external sound out while the other ones don't do a thing.Now besides the amazing sound quality and the amazing bass (sounds like a sub in my head) the only worry I have is that these don't last because of excess sweat when I run. I couldn't find any warnings in the included material about avoiding moisture except a warning that says "don't get them wet". So I hope they are fine for my runs. Also keep in mind you NEED to "burn-in" these headphones! I burned mine in for only 24 hours and the Bass has already become much deeper and smooth. If you don't know about "burn-in", Google it. It's an accelerated process of what would happen normally over time to your headphones. Just like when you break in the engine of a new car, it's very "stiff" you could say from the factory and over time and regular use the engine will perform at its full potential...Oh and Monster, let me test and review a product next time!! ;)
I got this for my cannon b/c I like to shoot without a flash in low light, and its hard to stabilize my camera without a tripod. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it also fits my flip video recorder. The tripod is sturdy and extends to a good height. I am glad I chose this one over smaller models b/c I think what it loses in portability (Its very light, but won't fit in a pocket or small purse, obviously) it makes up for in versatility.
I found the bag to be worth what I paid for it. If you want it stiff on the bottom, just add stiff cardboard or better yet thin pliable plastic. I have more than enough room. The idea is not to stuff the bag full of "stuff". Travel light and cover more ground. Those pockets are the inside a large enough for a writing pad and to carry necessary items. I actually put extra straps on it to carry it like a backpack. Yankee ingenuity goes a long way. Good luck hunters!
The Epson P-1000 is the first photo viewer made by them. It only has less than 10GB of storage but the newer models P-2000 thru 6000 all have tons of storage. This product is well-made and performs flawlessly. It's wonderful for isolated sites that have electricity. I used it for riverboat cruises. Strongly recommended.
First off, as some other reviewers have said, the batteries that come with the package are NOT Canon. The product listing is less than clear about this. They are made by CTA Digital. I am not complaining about this because the grip alone was selling for more than the grip with the batteries when I purchased it. So even if the batteries were junk, its still a better price on the grip. As it is, the batteries charged fine and seem to work just the same as the Canon ones I have.The grip is what you would expect and is a genuine Canon part. I strongly do not recommend buying some of the 3rd party grips that are on the market, as they are just not up to the quality that they should be.I think the grip should just come with the camera, it's what I consider to be an essential accessory. Once you have a decent lens and a flash mounted on the camera, it becomes top heavy and hard to hold without the grip. The grip will also increase the number of portrait orientation shots you take, as it makes doing so much easier. As soon as you start using it, you will wonder how you ever worked without it.Don't forget that if you have a camera bag or case, make sure the camera will fit into it with the grip mounted. It is not something you want to be constantly taking on and off of the camera.
This is only the second (and third) flash drive I've bought, and I assumed from the first one that they all had drive lights. These don't.They are just as advertised.Update of November 5, 2009I just now discovered these drives do have lights. They're on the side away from me when I plug them into my computer, so I never saw them. A better design choice is to put the light on the end instead of the one side or the other.
Sennheiser are known for their great headphones (I have a couple).This one is great for sport (I run with them). They sit perfect and the cable is long enough. The sound is great (not perfect) but very recommended for sports and other demands. While running they don't fall or get out from my ear.Worth the money!
Be aware that this adapter is based on the infamous WinChipHead CH341 chipset, sometimes described as "the worst USB-serial chip in the world." [1] It does not work at all with Mac OS X, and works poorly with some other operating systems. I am going to throw mine in the trash and buy something different.[...]
I was scared at first when I bought this because of the reviews it received for the other colors.I read the review that it takes forever to put on and take off, but it does not take that much time at all.It fits snuggly on my Macbook, and I love the color of it.Also, there is no place you can fit the charger. If you are planning to do a lot of traveling with your laptop, I do not recommend this product.I don't like having just one layer of case, so I bought another case to put over this one, so it fits my charger and some papers if I need to.
My initial setup of this device through Windows Vista was painful, but my final destination was an XP machine and that configuration worked flawlessly. With rebate, I paid roughly $10 and at that price I'm completely satisfied. It has allowed me to connect a standard cordless phone and use Skype much like a standard landline. I'm still fighting some dropouts, but I haven't narrowed that down to Skype, this device or the cordless phone, so I've rated it a 4/5 just for that reason.
Comfortable under my hand, sensitive and easy to clean (yet not so easy that I need to worry about the ball rolling off) this is my mouse of choice, and I own several. I do wish the wireless version was comparable, but that's no reflection on this version.
I bought this to use with Skype on my Apple Powerbook G4 and I'm happy with it. It's a big improvement over the internal mic.There is a hum if I connect it directly in a USB port, but if I use it through my USB hub it isn't noticeable.
This was just as advertised! Very fast and efficient, also was one of the easiest to set up switches I have used, I have had it for a while now and it has performed perfect. It runs at a constant cool temp and has no trouble keeping up with the constant activity that I put it through.
I have used this router for almost a year now (v2) and have had no problems what so ever to date (and always using the latest filmware) . I have used the router "wired" for this last year (for threee pc's) , but thats soon to change with a newly purchased Wifi card(s) WG3IIT . I will update my findings on wireless usage and report back ; but at this time I see no reason to worry .Bottom line is that Iam happy with the router results thus far .*UDATE on wireless results with WiFi card(s) 311T installed *Just installed the WG311T PCI cards on two pc's connecting through my WGT624 and so far everything is great . Good signal and speed on both computers with no dis-connects .IMPORTANT NOTE ON INSTALL WITH WINXP AND SP2 (using WG311T pci cards) !!!1.)If you use the Netgear application to monitor/manage your Wifi then you MUST disable the "wireless-zero" in the Adminstative tools" in the control panelfor things to work correctly ( start/settings/contrpl panel/administative tools/services/wireless zero ; and put to DISABLE)2.)If you use WindowsXP to monitor/manage your Wifi , then you MUST disable the Netgear application (start/run/ then TYPE IN: "msconfig"/ then go to "startup"/ then DIABLE(uncheck) the line saying "GEAR 311T".You must do one of the two items Ive listed to make sure your netgear Wifi works /connects properly . Seems you cant NOT use both applications together in anyway . Ive done ALOT of testing on this and this is the ONLY method(s) Ive found to work (and is not mentioned by Netgear or Microsoft) .I hope this helps future users of this equipment . =)
The lens initially really impressed in build quality and the packaging was good.The moment I started shooting however it was evident the lens consistantly focussed behind the focus point. This is very dissapointing!With subjects 3-4 ft away the focal point is between 2-4 inches behind and on portraits 6-10ft away the focal point is between 2-4ft behind!PENTAX very disappointing!Anton Punt
well, for 40 some dollars these headphones kept me some what happy. They do have decent bass. But bass that cuts out all the other parts of the music, and doesn't have good quality on any of the other segments of the music. Then after a month of listening on them, normally at around 50 to 75% volume on my ipod, the bass part of the headphone is blown. and now it is a 40 dollar pair of headphones that are worse than a 5 dollar pair of ear buds. so pretty much, i shouldn't have cheaped out and bought skullcandy when all of my buddies said they sucked. i guess i learned my lessson.
Simply does not work. maybe i could have figured it out, but spending 2 hours with it was enough. I run XP and that may be the problem. support was useless. don't buy if you have XP and not a lot of time.
I knew I was buying a used monitor and that it would have some cosmetic blemishes, but there is a slight defect or damage on the display itself. It's not bad enough for me to take the time to return it and find another one, but I do see a couple of "blotches" on the screen every time I am using this monitor.
Not much of a touchpad guy so I bought this mouse a couple of years ago for travelling and working at home with my Dell Latitude laptop. Nice size. Not as small as the minis but smaller than the desktop mice. Works well for me as I have larger hands. Fits quite nicely in my 15" Dell carry bag as well.Mouse is sensitive to many different surfaces, even your pantlegs in the airport. Tracking has never been a problem for me. I have used it for presentations but never more than 5 to 10 feet away from the laptop. Battery life is excellent. I travel about one week a month and use it on weekends. Two AA batteries will last me two months at least. The on/off switch is a good battery saving feature and if you forget to shut it off it goes into power save mode. One click wakes it up.The mouse has always paired nicely on the first click. Batteries are very easy to access and change because there is no need to pry them out as in other mice. All in all this mouse has been a reliable workhorse for me. I plan to purchase another for my son as he travels abroad for school.
This is the second Dream Machine that I have owned. The first one gave me years of dependable service. It only failed due to two falls from the dresser (courtesy of my young son). I did buy a different brand as a replacement. A real mistake. The Sony's controls are easy to use even in the dark. The clock is easy to set (time, snooze, brightness). I can honestly say that I have not found a alarm clock/radio/cd player combo that I have liked better.
This computer is fabulous! The images are clear and everything loads faster than our now out-dated boxy imac. Coupled with the sound sticks the sound is quite clear.I don't see why so many people constantly compare macs to PCs, they are completely different products. My family has always had macs and PCs together but I've favored the macs so this review is probably quite biased.Only one program so far in this 3 month run has crashed but other than that all of the programs run beautifully.
I didn't want to pay for the upgrade and extra $10 a month Direct TV charges for Hi-Def. I took a chance and tried this antenna. Wow !! I get all the networks (ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX-CW)in sparkling Hi-Def. The picture is absolutely perfect. All stations are approx 40 miles from me. I even pull in a couple of Hi-def stations off the back of the antenna. Best 70 bucks I've spent in a long time. I'll be dumping Direct TV when my contract runs out. Free Hi-Def TV with this antenna is the cat's patoot.
I've been using this card with a Panasonic FX-101 camera to record movies. It has worked flawlessly so far, both in the camera and when transferring the movies to my notebook. The problem I have is that the camera won't recognize it and ask for a reformatting after the card has been read by the computer. But I think it has to do with the camera, not the card, since it happens with other cards too.
Where was this coffe pot hiding all my Life? Fantastico Coffee Pot !Ed the "C"
I bought it ... hooked a seinheinser MKE-300 mike into it, and plugged it into a SONY TRV-33 camcorder ... and I can't hear much of a sound (very very very very weak sound) even at the max range of the audio channel. Completely fails.
Although I'm generally technically-adept, the idea of installing a new head unit in my 2001 Camry was scary. Mainly this was because several online and other sources state that as part of the head unit swap, it's also necessary to bypass the factory JBL amplifier and install new speakers. I really didn't want to mess with all that.Fortunately, I took a gamble on this product and am very glad I did. Although making the connections correctly still took some care, since the wire colors/patterns on my Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD head unit didn't exactly match those on this harness, I was surprised and relieved when nearly everything worked, while leaving the original JBL amp and speakers in service!One minor issue is that, for some reason, there is no illumination ("ILL") wire provided on this harness, which is utilized by some head units to adjust the display brightness level when the headlights are on. I really wanted this functionality for the purpose of dimming the Pioneer's display at night, so I did a little research and was able to find the right wire and make the connection manually. Should anyone else run into this issue, the wire you want to connect to is at pin 2 on the factory plug: top row, second from the left, when the factory plug end is facing you with the connector clip on top. On my car, the wire itself is green & white. No need to cut the wire if you use a clip-on connector such as this:Pico 1560D 18-14 AWG (Blue) Electrical Wiring Hot Line Quick Splice / Tap-In 5 Per Package
I had this problem where I like to listen to the radio while I fall asleep, and my wife wants absolute silence while she's falling asleep.What to do? I bought a set of pillow speakers, but I found it really annoying to have to get up and get to the radio to adjust volume and balance (so that only one of the speakers will work, the one my ear is over). With this control, I can lie down on the pillow after cranking the volume on the radio, then turn the volume down and adjust the volume just right for the pillow speakers without getting up.Now I can turn on my favorite station, climb in bed, tweak the volume, and go to sleep. Great product and worth every penny!
It's simple, I bought a Sony 660, got it home and found out it wouldn't play the CDs I had made at home. This unit is worthless to me and I returned it. After doing the research that I should have done previous to purchasing the Sony, I have found only a few companies manufacturing DVD players that will play CD-R, Pioneer, Phillips, JVC and Denon. I hope people will support these companies and boycott the big boys like Sony. I used to be a Sony and Toshiba fan, but not anymore.
I AM VERY PLEASED. I HAVE LOOKED EVERYWHERE AND THESE ARE EXACTALY WHAT I WANTED. THE OTHER CASE I LOOKED AT WERE TOO THIN.
I'm new to surround sound and all this new decoding stuff.When my twenty year old &quot;Stereo&quot; (excuse the dirty word) went south, I needed a replacement.Well, you can't buy a &quot;stereo&quot; any more.This unit gives me what I want, good sound at a good price.I'm very happy,Now you plug what into where...?
As a professional photographer, I was very hesitant to go from a CRT Monitor to a LCD. But after all the promises I heard about Samsung Syncmaster 214, I took the chance, and I am absolutely delighted. Contrary to common saying, the definition, colors accuracy and the overall image quality of this beautiful monitor is better than my aging CRT. It is at least as good as the Apple monitors that I have seen and admired before.The documentation that comes with the monitor is not very complete. I had problems to figure out how to switch from analogue to digital. After a very long wait for a Samsung technician, I gave up and finally found it by myself.Now that everything is set and ready, my next step is to get used to the native resolution of 1600/1200; everything is too small on this big and beautiful screen!I am very happy for choosing this very attractive monitor and I highly recommend it to every image- professional.
I received my Vista about two weeks ago and was excited to get it. After playing with the unit for about 30 minutes I was unable to get a satalite signal. Finally after I got in the middle of the field it picked up on 3 satalites. Thinking that this was a setup thing, proceeded to use the unit trailriding, in the car, walking around. Was pretty disappointed in the reception in all three places, satalite signal was being lost and accuired. One of the biggest disadvantages was if you have to turn on the unit close to trees it can't find a signal, even if the trees are 30 yards away and only 20 feet high and your standing in a opening. Now other than reception this unit does have an easy to use interface with some really cool features like the altitude, time stopped, average speed etc. But to top off the review I think for the money this unit is not worth it. Garmin needs to rethink there reception issue big time. I sent the unit back and looking for a better one.
I purchased this case as a gift for my husband's birthday. He had mentioned it and I was so happy to have the suggestion. He was absolutely pleased to the nth degree. We took a lengthy road trip and found that the case worked superbly.
Okay, folks...we're talking about digital signals here. A digital signal gets there, or it doesn't. This isn't like analog signals where increased resistance or poor shielding of the wire degrades your sound and picture.This cable does what I need it to do for about 15% of the cost of most of the alternatives out there. My picture looks great, I can get 1080p out of my Playstation 3, and I saved some bucks in the process. I couldn't be happier.From some of the reviews, you'd get the impression that this cable is exceedingly thin or poorly manufactured. Not true. It does have gold-plated ends, it fits snugly in the sockets--won't pop out from its own weight, but also will come loose instead of dragging your equipment to the floor if someone trips over it.And I got news for you: I used to work at Best Buy, and stuff like cables have some of the highest mark-up in the store. Yup, most of what you're paying for those $100 cables--probably somewhere around $75--is going straight in to the "Profit" column in the ledger.Buy these and a couple of BDs or a game for the same price as the big name cables.
I've had this product for about a month now. I purchased this particular product because I liked the idea of the msn service for traffic, weather, gas, and movies. I haven't made a lot of use of this yet, but the weather, gas, movies, seems pretty accurate. I think that the traffic reports aren't very realistic in that delays are usually longer than reported or not reported at all. I live in Boston though so that is a pretty hard area to report on in real time. The unreported delays would usually be expected by someone familiar with the area, but don't seem to be accounted for in the calculated ETA.In terms of directions and finding where I'm going, I've found the product to do a really good job of finding the best way to go. In some cases it has actually found better ways to go than the ways I'm used to going to familiar places.It would be nice if the turn instructions were relative to the speed of travel or complexity of the maneuver, but I expect that this is a fairly common problem for these devices. You can select from a number of views which include a map as well as a direction list.I think that it is cool that this can act as a bluetooth speaker phone, but I haven't put that capability to the test yet.I would buy it again.
Product is splendid value for the money; in fact, I bnought a spare after receiving the first one. It will handle BOTH phone lines and coax, and has excellent response time and Joules rating. Sadly, I purchased it AFTER the lightning hit the tree across the street....
If I hadn't distroyed the package, I would send it back. I wanted to use this to crochet at night, its a task light isn't it. Unfortunately, I can't adjust the light and direct it at my task. To aim the light at my task I have to move the entire light, and then it will not stay on my ear. It is good however to use in the dark if your lights go out. It is bright.
Advantage:The GPS software is little hard to use because of all the features. But one you master it, the positive greater than the negative.The battery does last for long time. At least you can use it for 12 hour of driving.Disadvantage:Non-removable battery.Software can only use with GPS10 and GPS10 onlyWhenever you run iQue as map only, it away search of GPS10 even when you don't want to use GPS10. Very annoying. Can find a way to turn it off until it timeout.
The Belkin case looks very stylish and is not bulky, but the problem is that you can't access the dock port so every time you need to charge your Nano you have to take it out of the case, which is not very simple. If this doesn't trouble, get this case. I'm going to return it and get a different one.
I bought two of these machines in January - one for my home office, one for my daughter going to college. Mine was fine, but my daughter's print quality turned poor after about a week. We jumped through all the cleaning hoops and even bought a new cartridge, and it was OK for a bit and then went bad again. I swapped her machine out for mine, brought hers back here, cleaned again and it was OK. For awhile, then the print quality went south again. Did the online support chat thing with HP, and they determined my printer was bad. Send a refurbished replacement, and I installed my cartridges from the original machine. Print quality still bad. Went out and bought ANOTHER new cartridge, and it was fine. Yesterday. Today, the print quality is bad again. HP chat support again, jump through the cleaning hoops again, print quality OK. HOW FRUSTRATING IS THAT? As I've already spent more on ink cartridges than the printer cost, I'm getting ready to throw this in the junk and go buy an Epson or something.
I bought this camera in 2006 and it has traveled all over the world. Literally. We bought this before moving to Germany because I wanted a camera with great zoom and quality for all we were going to see in Europe. This camera did all that and has survived two children who were infant and toddler when I first got it 6 years ago. This camera is well worth the money.
I tried another remote controler and it worked off and on the Next Generation Remote Control Extender works every time and it is not out in the open.
When I received my set I was pleasantly surprised to see included a very nice protective pouch.The image is amazingly clear for a set this cheap , also early morning in low light conditions. I use mine for birding and I am pleased as punch with my pair, very recommendable indeed
I have been unable to get this product to work. The phone assistance connecting me to an overseas problem resolution site was unable to resolve issues. After 30 to 40 minutes attempting to resolve technical and language problem, the line would go dead. Even having given my call back telephone number, no call back was made to continue the problem solving measures.Lynksys must create a simpler means to resolve issues. No thanks to buying another product from this company. I would not recommend this product, unless you have the skills to reolve your own issues.
Got this for my granddaughter for Christmas. I chose this one after reading other reviews and comparing it to several others coolers.
Manual zoom ring. Incredible close-ups. Movies and infra red imaging. Two different, seamless storage media. Very robust. Amazing picture quality.Yes there is, can and will be a lot of PF in your pictures ONLY if the subject is of something (such as sunlight reflections on water, or something very bright behind something dark) that will show PF. MOST SUBJECTS will NOT give you any trouble at all, which leads some people to write that PF does not exist for this camera. So sure there are a number of shots where I have some PF. I think most digital cameras would have some degree of PF shooting the exact same subject. Not a real problem for me.A small drawback is the manual focus. Being a long-term SLR addict I found the IDEA very hard to live with, but PRACTICALLY there is NO PROBLEM at all. Out of the 7000 or so shots I have taken using autofocus there were maybe 5 or 6 I had to discard.The small buffer for shooting TIFF is frequently mentioned. While this is fair enough and surely true I think it really only counts for the professionals but it's a non-issue for the average user. There is virtually no loss if you shoot in fine mode.If you are trigger happy be sure to load up on memory. I have a 1GB 40x compact flash and another 1GB memory stick pro for taking short movies (or just more pictures). This way I can make it through a 3 day long weekend hiking around Kings Canyon and come home with more than 500 high quality pictures (3MB files) AND some movies.- Use a filter (a neutral density or polarizer) in bright light.- Use fine mode instead of standard to consume less battery power.- Use manual focus (infinity) only if AF doesn't work (like on clouds).
Cant understand how Nikon would create an eye piece for $180 that doesn't attach rock-solid to the camera (D300). Still, it works as intended once you add a little gaffers tape to keep it from rocking. Part of the wobble comes from the rotating swivel - harder to alleviate than the part due to camera attachment. Also, its hard to get your eye to it when pointed up and a speedlight attached - wish it could extend out further. Also wish it could point straight out like the ordinary viewfinder so it can be used just for the magnification. Oh well.I think I'd prefer a hand-held live-view that doesn't shut off when you initiate focusing, and an articulating LCD, but that isn't an option.
This memory upgrade was very helpful to my PC. now my system run smooth. I will order another one soon..!!!!!Thank you.
I really like these earphones. They produce very good sound and yet are very compact - great for working out and running.For the ladies who may think of purchasing them, here's another reason. Many of the earbud-style headset are very uncomfortable because the "buds" are too big and too rigid. These are not, they are small and pliable and the earpiece itself is very soft. They are perfect for our small ears!!!
I do not recommend the 6310. I've had it about a year and now the "Reset Power" consistently flashes. HP has no answer for it. This is my last HP printer. They owe it to their customers to come up with a fix or replace the unit.
I gave this five stars because of the price verse what you get. It is very strong and has rubber around the ring. I have no doubt it will protect well.I took a risk ordering this without knowing whether it would fit. I am using it on a Rockford Fosgate entry level 8" subwoofer. I tried to avoid buying the Rockford Fosgate grill because they cost about 50% of what I paid for the subwoofer itself, which is dumb.This grill is exactly 8 inches in diameter. It is not larger. That means when used on an 8" sub, it will have to sit on the subwoofer's ring, not outside the ring. This may or may not work in your install and may or may not look nice. It works for me, but doesn't not look too pretty. For about $5 (with the mounting hardware) I will live with the cumbersome looks verses $25-35 for the perfect fit Rockford grill.The other option I might have tried would be order the 10" grill for my 8" sub, if I wanted to mount the grill outside the edge of my sub. However, in that install I'm not sure the grill would be tall enough.If I remember, I will measure the actually true height of this grill and update my review.
This is a great economical car alarm! Its very easy to hookup and simple to use. Comes with 1- 4 button remote. I read another reviewer state it had killed their battery and gave false alarms so I assume they did not know that there are sensitivity settings easy selectable through the remote. When it rains really hard for example that may be enough to set it off so I go to the next sensitivity and I don't hear a peep. Whats nice about this alarm is that it senses via vibration and or electrical changes. One possible flaw however is that these signals are picked up better closer to the front and front sides of the vehicle than the rear since the unit is mounted under the hood and being that the unit is self contained. The alarm cycles so it goes off after about 10 minutes so it would have to be continuously triggered to kill a car battery. The loudness is reasonable. The transmitter has four buttons. One for set, deactivate, sensitivity and honestly I forget the other but think its to program or reprogram. The remote range is also reasonable. All in all as I said I'm very happy with this unit. Now if they can come up with a 2 wire alarm that flashes lights and unlocks or locks doors at a reasonable price then I'm on board!
I just got this TV yesterday and hooked it up to a Pioneer digital cable HD receiver. This TV produces a fantastic picture when driven by a 720P or 1080i signal. I use it in 720P mode. You need a real HD signal to realize the potential of this TV. Discovery HD or HDnet provides suitable content for this TV. HBO and Showtime HD also provide true HD broadcasts several hours a day. Regular NTSC broadcast signals do not look good on this set as with ALL LCD TVs. The only complaint I have is that it only has 1 component input that is capable of handling progressive scan output. The other component input handles 480i only.
I've read some reviews saying that people are dissapointed in this tv but I'd have to disagree. I only paid $654 at Circuit City because it was an open box special and on sale. I might be a little dissapointed if I paid over 1000. Plays dvds near HD with a S-video cord on a cheap dvd player. We don't have HD tv or even digital cable until next month but regular cable still looks better then with our 20 inch SD RCA which we paid 400 for. The remote is pretty horrible, The speakers are descent but our stereo makes up for it.
I recently became a fan of the RapidRun system. Yes it's costly but the quality and versatility make it worth while in my opinion. There are several cables and a whole array of terminations available. I suggest going to the Cables To Go website to research the system.
This is the 4th FM transmitter I've used and is by far the best.My previous transmitters:Belkin TuneCast II - my 1st FM transmitter. Performance = MEHDLO TransCast Universal FM Transmitter - performs no better than the tunecast IIBelkin TuneCast Auto Universal - Excellent look and feel but performs no better than the tunecast II.*** This one generates a stronger FM transmission than my previous FM transmitters! ***E.x.: I can have the transmitter and mp3 player on my passenger car seat or cup holder and it transmits flawlessly. The same cannot be said for my other FM transmitters as I need to have them really close to the car radio to get a satisfactory signal.I'm really happy I got this because I was contemplating buying a car stereo just for the AUX input.
These headphones snapped when I went to pick them up but one side got caught underneath something. They broke, and it surprised me a lot since I've never had a pair of headphones break so easily before. I had read another review that said they broke easily, but I thought it wouldnt happen to me because its not like I put them to rough use. But with simple household use, it did! Not happy about that.
Unfortunately, this scanner I purchased died within 24 hrs after installation. The photo I scanned before this occurred come out wonderfully. The scanner comes bundled with excellant software but the scanner is noisey compared to the Umax Astra 2100U it replaced. I returned this scanner and decided to spend a little more money for a Microtek Scanmaker 4900. I'm hoping when I receive this scanner it will prove to be more durable.
I bought this router because of its good review and third party firmware(DD-WRT, Tomato, etc) support. However, the result turn out to be a big mistake. This router has very limited signal range and every time the microwave oven is on, the connection drops. The worst part is the router has very limited capability to handle internet traffic, after several hours of working, the router freeze, the speed become incrediblely slow, and then you have to manully reset the router, you can imagine what a huge trouble it is. I also try to flash DD-WRT and tomato, they do not slove any problem. After doing some research(from wiki), I found this model is actually a reissue of WRT54G v4, which is a many years ago product using a outdated Broadcom BCM5352EKPB Chipset. Fotunately my friend move in with me and he has a another router, ever since that, everything is fine.My suggestion is if you want to buy a router, read carefully about these reviews, because 5 star reviews sometimes give you misleading information.(I finally found these one star reviews of this router are mainly in 2008, so I am not sure what happend in the 2008 model.)If you friend happend to buy a router recently and without problem, simply buy the same model at stores with good return policy is definitely the easist way since it will save you time and energy.
The product desciption for this is accurate. It protects the iSongbook well. It is worth it. My only complaint is there is no where to hold or carry the power supply that comes with the radio.
Very good product. It's waterproof construction and compact profile makes it excellent for use while kayaking.
this belt clip is stylish and not complacted to operate it. And is shouldn't have to put it in your pocket at all. Now I have one and its great.before I had to have it in my pocket and it was anoying having to take it out and put it back into my pocket.Now when you have a large pockets and its flying up down right left in your pocket it can start to hurt after a while but with the clip its not doing that. And its nice with absloulty anoying free so I would go and buy it cause its nice. VERY NICE, ...
Gets great signal at first but station clarity comes and goes, one minute it's crystal clear and the next it's nothing but static. Tried multiple stations and it's the same on all.
The first one I bought worked great for about 14 days, then it wouldn't stay connected for more than 5 minutes. Returned it...Now the second one is starting to act up. Not sure what is wrong with these things, but avoid this model if at all possible.
The drive is old, but these tapes clean it well enough to keep it going strong. I would definitely recommend these.
I was very impressed by the audio and video this unit provided for me. However am very disappointed with the quality of the hardware. After only 6 months the unit started acting up... door wouldn't open at first then it just started shutting off at random. Tried all Sony's proposed solutions to no avail. Had to send the unit back (pay for my own shipping) and am still waiting (over a week now) for the "replacement" unit, which I fear will go south on me too. It's really to bad since the unit truly is impressive (when it worked).Based on all the other similar complaints i would think Sony would want to provide an exchange program or recall and save some face with there customer base.
I have used this USB drive for several months now, and I am surprised at all of the negative reviews for this item. I have not had any of the issues which have been mentioned by others. My drive has worked well under light to normal use. I use it to store files on it to take between the office and my home, and I use it to transfer larger amounts of data between computers.The 16GB size holds enough data for all of my daily needs (I use a 1TB portable external drive for my main backup needs). Hopefully I will luck out and maybe those with bad reviews just got defective units.I like that this USB drive feels sturdy, has a cap, and has a slot for a lanyard loop on the back of the device. However, I only gave it 4 stars because there is nothing extra special about this. It is adequately fast, but nothing out of the ordinary for a USB 2.0.I normally prefer to use the SanDisk Flash Drives, but this Centon 16GB has been doing the job for me. Regardless, I wouldn't keep files on a Flash Drive that are not backed up elsewhere also. Flash Drives are sensitive and if the interior connections become loose, you will not be able to access your data without paying someone with specialized knowledge to open it up and re-solder it.
This backpack does exactly what I wanted. It fits all my lenses, flash, camera, etc. No more wrapping my lenses in old socks! Light backpack when empty. However, this backpack is rather uncomfortable. The shoulder straps are too close together. I have a relatively small frame (Mens Medium T-Shirts, etc) but the straps really dug into my Trapezius muscles after a couple hour hike. I could imagine someone with a larger frame finding this backpack very uncomfortable for long hauls.
We bought this in August and love it. The family had previously gotten together and bought one for my in-laws who love it was well. We've seen no dead pixels, the colors are great, and so much brighter than so many we looked at. We actually had to turn down the brightness. We can't make use of the ultra high resolution, so I can't offer and details there, we need a more modern video card to do so.Definitely one we'd by again, only not from Tiger Direct. Nasty business that.
This is my first Digital SLR, after using a Kodak easy share for years, I found this camera to be wonderfully easy to use and so versatile. It is wonderful for traveling and takes great shots. I reviewed various different Digital SLR's and found this one to have the best cost for what I was getting, I was not disappointed.
ITEM WORKS GREAT WITH AUTOMATIC LENS AND PLENTY OF POWER FOR ALL USES. A REALLY GOOD VALUE!!!
I bought my Wolverine at different stages, starting with the smallest disk (80 GB) and then adding the dock, charger, extra battery, remote, etc. So now I've bought into the system - for a good reason - it's a great system!I use mine as a PVR now. I just got back from a 15 day cruise where the wolverine was used to transfer 26+ GB of data out of my 3 cameras into its storage, which was then moved to my laptop and burned onto dvds.(the reason for the extra backup insurance was that TSA had been rumored to be confiscating DVDs, laptops, among other things from people returning from overseas checking for copyright infringement and other nasties. I did not want them taking my 26 GB of pictures so they were "smuggled" in on the Wolverine as well as the PC and DVDs burned on the way)The wolverine performed exceptionally well which is why I decided to expand on the system and buy a 2nd battery plus the dock and dedicated battery charger, which was very useful onboard a cruise ship where you only have 2 outlets.As a PVR the dock gives you every cable you need (female RCA and male RCAs) along with instant compatibility. I use a separate tuner for HDTV so the dock is attached to it for recording SDV video like the evening news that I can scan through later saving me time.Finally - if 80 GB seems small (I have not yet filled mine but its getting up there) keep in mind that you are allowed to open your wolverine, install a new disk like the 160GB - 180GB or whatever size emerges in 2.5" down the road, press a button and have a brand new system with as much as 200 GB of storage.Knowing that made me comfortable buying into the PVR system, along with the display that is big enough to actually watch, and cf/sd card read/write ability. My Wolverine was used in at least 3 ways every day of my vacation and gets used daily at home as well. I also do not own a tivo, so I justified buying into the dock by not buying into the Tivo. As for return on investment - the Wolverine is doing far more than I could hope for. The Tivo is nice, but lacks Wolverine's added functionality. I did build my own HDTV PVR since nobody else would, and once again the Wolverine + dock handles my standard definition PVR usage along with portability. I also use it to catch up on HDTV shows shrunk down to its screensize.You won't regret the dock's convenience - and it's a fun way to grab the remote and strike up a conversation with Ipod owners about features they may see in a few versions of the ipod. Oh yes - once docked your Wolverine charges - regardless of how the dock is powered (USB or wallwart) - versitile and transparent to the end user.
Somehow I find the other reviews suspicious in their intent. Either they are excellent or poor. In my opinion, the V3 holds its own with the other cards out there (including TNT2). It does support all the APIs, contrary to what another reviewer mentioned. But it does not support 32 bit color (although all others card on the market which support 32 bit color take a severe performance hit when used at that color depth). I think this card is an excellent value at the price listed.
This is quite simply the best media player I have used. It's extremely user-friendly, has a long battery life, is extremely durable and plays many different file-types (unlike the apple i-pod). And it's cheaper than an ipod people! Get this product, it's amazing and you'll love it just as much as I do.
The lamp arrived within a couple of days of ordering. It was very easy to assemble. And I agree with another reviewer, it looks more expensive. It's beautiful and classic. The light is soft and not harsh. All in all, it's a wonderful piece.
Great shade. Looks a little funny on the buckmaster because of the shape of the objective but it functions well and I blame the design of the scope not the sunshade. PS, if you have a Nikon buckmaster pick up a set of the tall turrets amazon sells for the monarch because they actually do fit!
This product is defective. Yes, it is tempting to buy a cheaper product, because you think "hey, 6 USB 2.0 ports for only $10. It's worth a shot!"It's not worth it. IT worked for me for a few months, and now is garbage, doesn't recognize USB 2.0 peripherals.Time to get a non "value" brand.-propynyl
This is the best investment I've made and I urge everyone to purchase this radio. It is top of the line and worth the investment. There are imitations out there but they cannot compare to the safety, security and peace of mind the Eton FR300 Emergency Radio provides. It works! Even in a high rise building, the sound is crisp and clear. And in these changing times, it offers 100 percent, around the clock, uninterrupted vital information. It not only provides weather, TV and radio but it also includes a mini light, an emergency siren and the capacity to charge your cell phone. So, if anything happens, you have security witin your reach. All without batteries. Don't think twice. Buy it! You won't regret it.
I purchased this unit about a year and a half ago. It installed pretty simply and worked fine for a while. Then the radio had to be removed again by a radio shop to replace the antenna. Ever since then, when using the iPod, the right channel no longer worked. It was fine with CD or AM/FM, just no right channel for the iPod. I finally tore into it today and found the problem. The Y connector that interfaces this unit between the factory harness and the radio is very poorly constructed. One of the many splices in this harness had disconnected. Three others weren't even soldered, they were just wrapped around each other and taped, in-mass, together with the loom, causing two of them to ground with each other. I reconnected and re-soldered all of the connections and then properly wrapped the loom to take any stress off of those connections and everything works fine now. At the same time I added the RCA connectors for the aux input, but I have yet to get it to work. I have a call into their tech support for that, so there may be an update to this post shortly.Overall, it is a good unit that will work as advertised as long as you don't have to take your radio in and out more than once causing too much stress on a poorly executed Y loom.
These disks are make in Japan. Quality is superb. Give it a try.
I bought a pair of these turntables about a year ago. They were my first tables. I use them for mixing breakbeat and I use them to scratch. These are very good for scratching, within a month I was impressing myself and all of my friends. Very good for scratching. I have been practicing mixing on these tables also, but the only bad thing I can say about these tables are the wow and flutter on them. The records do not stay matched up for very long when you beat match, but the sound and features on them are great. Reverse, 33,45, and 78 speeds and the pitch control also comes in handy, especially when the records you are trying to mix start going out of sync you can adjust the pitch to sync them back up.
this product is a third of the cost for the authentic version, and it works exactly the same, why would you ever pay 3 times more for the exact same product. no problems, worked immediately. save your self the trouble and buy this.
I didn't want to put my CC information into Live, so I figured I'd use Amazon instead. Unfortunately, I had to put my CC information in again (for 1-Click Purchasing) anyway, so that was a bit annoying.Put in my information, purchased, and... nothing. It told me that the processing would take up to four hours. An hour later I finally got the code. If I need Live points again (not likely, since I don't have an Xbox) I likely won't buy them through Amazon.
The portion that went into your ear was so big they wouldn't stay in @ all. Used them only a couple times @ the gym and the cover over the hearing part popped off somewhere in my gym bag. Not great quality!
I really like the feel of this keyboard.It is very solid and soft to the touch.The keys feel solid as you tap them and they don't wobble like other keyboards I have used.Very good quality.
Needed a small surge protector for our phone for our in home elevator. Was very happy to find this one, so far so good.
I adore these headphones. I have a number of issues when it comes to finding headphones I like.Firstly, I'm a distance runner so I need headphones that will stay in my ears for a long period of time. I hate having to fidget with headphones during a run so the more stable the better. Secondly, I have tiny ears which normal ear buds tend to fall out of.I've tried many different types of headphones but I keep coming back to these. I first got these headphones (or this style) probably 10 years ago with my CD player and I have yet to find a pair that better stay on my head and in my ears. The sound quality is great for what I use them for. Also, they are pretty resistant to sweat and weathering.
If you're looking for a great snapshot camera, look somewhere else. This isn't it. This Olympus is a workhorse of a camera good enough to replace your film cameras. After years of shooting 35mm, this is the camera I picked to test the digital frontier. My main concern about going digital was photo quality but I have been impressed. Shoot at (near) top quality, run through Photoshop Elements, download to a CD-R, CompactFlash or SmartMedia and run it through your local photo lab at Ritz or even Wal-Mart. The quality is admirable. I took this camera on vacation to Canada and was not disappointed. Could you do better? If you already have Nikon or Canon lenses, spend the extra cash and buy their latest models. But for the money, you'd be challenged to find a better overall camera that will let you explore your own photographic passions.The best features:* True photo-quality at 8x10-plus (gives you room to crop)* Feels like a real camera* Bright lens with decent telephoto range* Variety of settings to let you go totally automatic or manualThe worst features:* It is somewhat heavy (although the weight does give you a sense of comfort)* Slow write times to memory* Small cache that fills up with about 5 high-quality tiffs* Lens range (without extensions) is a bit limiting, especially outdoors.
The outside of the box on PNY products says &quot;PNY Tachnologies offers a lifetime warranty.&quot; Based on past experience, that means to me, my lifetime. Like Sears Craftsman tools. They offer a REAL lifetime warranty on their good tools. But that's not what PNY means. Once PNY has your money and you open the box, the first thing you get is a bright orange &quot;STOP READ THIS...&quot; note saying: &quot;...Lifetime is defined as the lifetime of the product on the market.&quot; Meaning once the product is no longer manufactured, you're out of luck. And we all know how short the lifetime of computer products is.Why don't they just print the truth on the box. I would know up front that the warranty is limited to the self life of the product. I wouldn't have any problem with that. It's the fact that they are blatently misleading about it.Maybe it's just me, but I'm sick and tired of all the rip offs, half truths, and dishonesty hurled at consumers. Now even supposedly reputable companies like PNY are lying too.
My wife is a university professor who commutes to another city and also teaches online from home. She was using both a desktop at home and a university provided laptop but they would not provide a port replicator. Recently her older desktop began dying and she did not want to spend the money to replace it. I bought her this port replicator and it works great. It was easy to install plus it is simple to connect or eject the laptop. It also included the power supply that some in the past apparently did not have. I also received spousal brownie points for making life a little easier for my wife!
I ordered this item after trying to find something that would allow me to hook up more than one device with optical outputs to my Home Theater-in-a-box system that only had one TOSLINK input. I didn't need any video input switching so I just use the optical feature. As it turns out this item works great for this!I have the optical outputs from my PS3, Xbox 360 and a Digital DVR Cable box optical all going into this box so that I can switch between them. I was also looking for a box that had an infrared remote control option as well since often these switch boxes rely on manually changing the inputs via push-buttons. There are push-buttons that you can still use with this box however since I have a Logitech Harmony remote I just added this device to the macro commands to automatically switch optical inputs when I choose a different device. Bottom line is this item perfectly fits what I was looking for and has been working well for me.
As a former Windows wonk, I was firmly committed to the classic clicker keyboard. That didn't make me very popular with other people in the room. The alternative, the quiet soft-touch keyboard made typing about as enjoyable as plunging one's fingers into a pile of cold raw liver.When I bought a Mac mini, I decided I'd fully trick it out with a new keyboard. My first few keystrokes on this keyboard at The Apple Store made me wary. "It's too quiet, " I thought, but then I noticed the touch is a lot like the keyboard on an IBM Selectric typewriter. Each key has that moment of resistance before bottoming out, essential for speedy touch-typing.The built-in USB hub is a nice feature but is the only real drawback. The Mac mini has two USB 2.0 ports but when you plug this keyboard in and plug a mouse (ugh) or trackball (yeah!) into the keyboard, you end up with one USB 2.0 port and one USB 1.1 port. So much for getting your money's worth from any USB 2.0 device you plug into the keyboard's free port.Aside from that, the keyboard is the perfect match for a Mac mini. The multimedia keys (volume up, volume down, mute, eject) are icing on the cake, especially if your iTunes collection has a wide dynamic range.
When we changed cell phones it bothered me that I'd have to buy yet another car phone recharger to fit the new phone. This power supply inverter will work with any phone (as long as you remember to bring along the home charging cord!). My plan is to also be able to use my battery-less laptop on trips, but I haven't tested it yet. The specs on the power supply appear to provide enough juice for that purpose. My son suggested the use of this type of power supply since it works well for him.
It's a great TV but I do perfer picture-in-picture (PIP). This model though has only Picture-AND-Picture (PAP) which is quite different. PIP allows you you to have one full screen picture with a small picture superimposed over it in a corner. It also allows you to quick change between the two. Picture AND picture tries to split the viewing screen area into two equal pictures, displaying both channels ... leaving a lot of unused real estate.
The P3 International P4460 Kill-a-watt monitor is a great product. Yes it would be nice if you could read the display unit without having to getting down on your hands and knees when you have it plugged into an outlet on a lower wall level, but other than that, you'll love this product.I've always wondered how much electricity I was using by running a refrigerator in my garage and also if I would benefit by buying a newer, more energy efficient dehumidifier. This device helps by allowing you to see how much your paying by the day, month and year to operated such electronic devices.Piece of advise, keep a copy of your most recent electric bill so that you can enter the cost per killawatt that your local electric company is charging you. You will need this info to get an accurate reading of how much you're paying to operate all your electrical devises.I consider this product a must buy. It will pay for itself over the long haul.-RB
I bought this because of the space and the number of dividers and pockets. We've taken it hiking several times. It is bulky and isn't light but if you have a lot of gear it is worth getting.Couple of quick items -- You're back will sweat with this on it when warm- The dividers are easy to change around- I like the flap that goes over the zipper on the outside- It isn't waterproof
Michael Reichmann brought this camera to my attention in his excellent photographic website, Luminous Landscape. He takes the little camera along with his more serious gear in order to capture snapshots and the occasional gallery quality image. Since his original review, he continues to prize the camera, most recently doing duty in a spring, 2006 photo shoot in Africa.Having just returned from a trip, I find this a dandy little camera. I shot about two hundred photos with it. The issues with low light sensitivity (high ISO settings) are certainly there. I would limit use to 80 or 100 ISO. There is another issue general to all these little cameras. Because of their light weight, it can be difficult to maintain a steady grip so that images are not blurred. I also prefer to shoot through a viewfinder, not the back of an LCD screen - but that is the trade off for size. The LX1 has optical image stabilization to help you, and I found its use essential. The 16:9 aspect ratio, the same as for high def TV, is very pleasing in many exterior and interior situations. You can also pick two other, narrower aspect ratios through a switch on the lens. The sensor is a true 16:9 sensor, meaning you get full resolution, up to 8 mp, at all aspect ratios.There are a number of camera friendly aspects to this camera. For one, it will fit easily into the inside pocket of a light outdoor jacket or the inside pocket of a suit. The battery recharger is tiny and light with no cord. Just insert the battery (about the size of a thick postage stamp) and plug the recharger directly in the wall. So it's easy to pack for a trip. If you start the camera without removing the lens cover, the camera notifies you to remove the lense. This has the effect of training you to always replace the lense when the camera is not in use, protecting the excellent Leica optics. It has several modes for common situations, such as shooting at parties (I found it worked well to capture both the subject and background using flash).It has a very easy to use auto shoot mode that let's you get into the picture. It is located on a button in the back, so you don't have to hunt through menus to find it. Because you can use manual focus as close as 5 cm in a wide angle format, you can shoot a picture of a group of people at your table - just place the camera on an overturned glass at the end of the table and wait for it to click. The auto shoot mode can also be used to deal with low light and less than steady hands. It has full manual mode capability so you can adjust parameters to you liking. It has a 2 or 10 second delay. Using the 2 second delay and bracing the camera on a nearby support or on your chest (hold your breath), you can capture excellent indoor pictures without flash. I used this several times to capture sharp, well saturated color panoramas of church and monument interiors. They look like picture postcards.The camera is one of the few, or only, to shoot in RAW mode, allowing complete control of the picture when you download to your computer for printing.If you are a fairly serious amateur, or a professional like Mr. Reichmann, you will find this camera a handy and fun traveling companion to your Canon or Nikon. Or just take it alone, as I did, when you don't plan on doing any serious shooting.
We purchased this printer to take the load off an ink jet and lower printing costs. A brick and mortar store had this printer on sale and advertised [...]We decided to keep the printer and eat the lesser of the two rebates--it was still a good deal. I hooked it up and found marks on the margin caused by a defective toner cartridge. Samsung's solution is for me to buy a new cartridge. Also the printing is twisted on the page Samsung says the paper doesn't meet its' spec. Two different laser papers from two different manufacturers that comply with the spec printed in the owners manual and they blame the paper.Look at another manufacturer for your laser needs, we are.
I bought this set for a trip to England. Everything worked with no fuss. Before my trip to England, I double checked to see that all my products were within the range of England's currency (including cell phone, ipod, laptop, and camera). The adapter plugs are very light and easy to carry around. I'll definitely recommend these plugs to my friends or anyone who's looking for a cheap and easy solution.
Initially this player seemed to do its job . This player has the option of updating its firmware automatically and I happened to allow it to do one such update. After this update the Internet TV functionality stopped . I have spent a lot of energy and time , working with samsung to resolve this and still this issue is not resolved .The first time I called Samsung , they said that it was a problem with their server.I called after a week and they created a ticket and asked me ship the device to another repair center ( where they outsource their repairs) .The repair center calls me and tells me that they will not touch the device( as it is out of labor warranty ) , unless I paid $50 .I asked them to return the unit.Their service is pathetic and if you are buying this player , get some extra warranty or pray that this player never fails or NEVER ever update the firmware .I plan to sell this on ebay as is and get a generic player for much less . I will atleast not feel bad for having gone with a reputed brand and be disillusioned .
I like this touchpad keyboard, I have used one attached to another computer for four years and it is perfect for me. Good ergonomics and the touchpad seems to last forever.
This unit is in use in a home theater. The extender unit is in a closet with all my electronics, while the my hand-held remote with the battery/transceiver is in the home theater room with the TV. I was thrilled with ease of setup. I am controlling an Onkyo receiver with this unit and love it. Sometimes there is a slight delay and the on/off functionality doesnt seem to work, but turning something on and off is only done once per sitting, so it's not a big deal.I was quite troubled by what to do with my setup, and this unit fixed it, and is much cheaper and user friendly than repeaters.Highly recommended!
I would have given this 5 stars if the info on the Amazon/Kodak website had been a little clearer about the batteries. This camera dock will not charge "rechargeable" batteries. You will have to buy a recharger. The website says the dock can be used for recharging your camera but nowhere in the documentation that came with the camera does it say anything about recharging on the dock. I think this is mis-information, but we love the camera anyway and it takes great pictures. The printer prints excellent prints also.
I am actually using this to monitor security cameras at home for which it works great with 2 exceptions. (1)The unit comes with a stand which I am using, however, I had to find an AC adaptor. An optional one offered at the purchase time would have been great.(2)If you lose the video feed for any reason, for a second or more,the AV input changes automatically to the next input.For ex., if I am viewing AV1 and I lose the signal for a second, the input switches to AV2, then AV3 then back to AV1 and so on. It stops only when it senses an input with a good signal. I use wireless cameras so whenever they "blink" for any reason, the input changes to the next one. I would prefer it to stay fixed on the selected input. This problem would be a pain even if you were watching a movie and lost feed for a second, it would change inputs. This has become a royal pain, as the input changes frequently with these wireless cameras.
I can't review this product because it was never received. Now, I can't even get a refund of my money which has been held for a month now without the submission of a claim through the A-Z warranty program. The refund may or may not be approved. I'm totally disgusted.
This product is extremely well made and very easy to use. There is no reduction in picture quality when used with the olympus zoom or tele lenses.Amazing quality. Worth the price.
As others have said, this works OK for a while but everything seems to break eventually. I used this product lightly, however the cord retractor broke after the button fell off and now the power switch doesn't operate properly so I have to unplug it to turn it off. Also, it is a bit loud.
This is a great! I'm very satisfied with the quality & design of the case. It can even fit my h3850 including the standard cover from compaq. Worth it, since amazon gives attractive discount.
I ordered these headphones because I received an email from Amazon.com that said they were compatible with the telephone I just bought. So I took there suggestion and purchased the headphones. I received them in a timely manner, but when I hooked them up to my phone I couldn't hear a thing, but static. They didn't work at all!! I guess you get what you pay for. I emailed the company who sold them to me and they were great. They corresponded with me through email and answered all of my questions and had no problem giving me a full refund. I rate the headphones an "F", but I rate the company who sold them an "A".
This item serves its purpose and works well, enabling you to use your electronic flash for film cameras along with your digital camera, and not have to purchase a new flash. It seems to be unique, there does not seem to be anything like it from other manufacturers. The lower part of the bracket is a little flimsy. I reinforced it by attaching a thin piece of wood about 2 inches long on the bottom with epoxy which has worked well. If any of the Reviewers that are not satisfied with this item would like to sell it, please let me know, since it is not currently available from Amazon.
Buyers of radar detectors should understand that bogeys have instant-on radar/laser guns, so if you're alone on the road or at the head of a pack, he's nailed you before you can take evasive action. Solution: stay well behind or at the back of a pack and your detector will alert you to the hazard a head from the gun's beam scatter. Therefore, you only need a basic detector, which is what this one is. This detector's shield against detector detectors is a plus feature.
This is a great camera if you like zoom and don't like high picture quality. I bought this because of all the rave reviews, but I can't STAND the awful picture quality. I have tried every setting, and I can't circumvent the extreme noise reduction that dominates my pictures. The only pics that are good are in daylight. Nighttime pics - forget about it. Colors are washed out, everything looks fuzzy (not out of focus fuzzy, but extreme NOISE REDUCTION fuzzy), and looks like I've taken pictures with a 1.0 MP camera.Overall it's a decent camera, but certainly not worth the $$ in my opinion. The new TZ5 is supposed to have corrected the extreme noise reduction issue when it gets released. Google TZ3 noise reduction and you'll know what I'm talking about. It's ashame we've come so far with technology, and yet this seems like a huge step in the wrong direction as far as picture quality goes.The low level of detail, along with washed out colors in almost EVERY picture, makes this camera very frustrating for me to use. A lot of professional reviews say that a lot of "post processing" is necessary (in Photoshop) to get good photos. Personally, I don't have time to tweak every single picture I take. I want a camera that, given the right settings, takes good pictures the first time. I had one (Sony DSC-P100) but unfortunately sold it to pay for this camera. I have huge buyer's remorse.It's a compact, high zoom camera which is a good feature. The video quality is pretty good. But I'm telling you, you won't be able to take a decent low light shot to save your life. I'm very tech savvy, and if using this camera for a year didn't help me get better picture quality, you can bet the average consumer won't be able to figure it out either. My advice would be to buy from somewhere that has a good return policy so you can send it back when you realize how awful your pictures turn out. My vacation in Mexico will forever look fuzzy and washed out because of this camera.
The lense was everything I expected from professional opinions. I knew going in that my D40 would only manual focus so I was prepared for the extra effort to focus on my subjects. I did test the lens on a D70s and auto focus was fast and quiet.
i bought this product from the guy that sells it of $2.25 or whatever. well anyways this product is excellent indeed and improved my picture quality tremendously. and the color is soooooo good as well as the perfect picture!!!!thank you thank you
This is my 3rd time purchasing this lens.It's a great lens so don't even think about buying the f1.8 version.The seller sent it quick and packaged securely.
I had this plate before but lost it. So, no question that I need and love it.
I am a multimedia specialist & I use these earphones both at home and at work. They are great for audio editing for narration/voice overs.
I got this for my Mom and had it sent to her. My Mom has troubles with her hands, but she said she didn't have any problem putting it together. To top it off she cooked a top round beef roast in it and said it came out tender and tasty.
Love this unit. Good picture with standard cable, amazing piture with digital. Good overall sound, but could not use built in sub output as it was over-boosted. No real problem as I use my surround sound system for movies and sports. The P/P function is great until you use a cable box. Then either have to split cable/sat signal or lose P/P. Still, a great TV.
I received mine with a short of some kind. Portions of the digital numbers disappear when the alarm is turned on, but are all OK when the alarm is off. It's for my kids and they don't care so I will keep it. If I had purchased it for myself, I would be sent back immediately.
The product is not "bad" but it is not all that great neither. The sound is respectable, but I do not like the fact tht all the music on my hard drive was not synched, unlike the IPOD which synched all my music when I attached it to my MAC and my PC... The IPOD transfer of files is much quicker also. But, I do like the ABC order feature - when you scroll through the music selections a large letter shows up and you can easily identify the song, etc - this feature is good for visually challenged individuals. I like the Zune, but I do not love it...
This is a great reciever. Great Quality and Great sound. All you need to know
These cables are excelent. They reproduce bass, middle and highs very clearly and in a soft way. They sound very good and natural. I think the guys who had problems should had checked their equipments, room accoustic and speakers before review this product.
I purchased this through Amazon about a week ago. Eagle Global Logistics lost it and couldn't deliver on our scheduled delivery date, however they made it up by getting it to us the following day at a flexible time. Overall, I'm pleased shipping wise and I think it was just an honest mistake. I was somewhat nervous about making such a large purchase online, however everything has worked out well and I highly recommend to anyone to save the hundres of dollars and buy it online.Since I have a Sony credit card that earns rewards, I called the rewards center and confirmed points can be used towards the purchase of items online. The only exceptions are refurb and items purchased through auctions. I saved 1200 bucks because of this...As far as the product, TV quality is awesome. It has quite a bit of inputs and also has a cable and antennae coax connections.The only downside is computer connectivity. If you read the cnet review, they are right on regarding the problems getting the computer hooked up. I am using a dvi to hdmi and there is quite a bit of overscan. This may be fixed using your underscan settings on your video card, but I don't have those settings on my ATI. One thing I figured out is if I put the TV into normal mode, it is in a 4x3 view even though i'm natively outputting a widescreen resolution. I plan on calling Sony regarding this issue, so hopefully they have some answers. My current workaround to this entire issue is to set my ATI card to 720P optimized, which is 1152x648. I then went to the Screen menu settings and set the display area to -2. It's not quite 100% full screen, but it's probably 98%. Quality is great. You can also use the analog connectivity but quality isn't as good and the screen size is actually too small. If you're going to hook up a computer, I recommend HDMI. Another possible solution is to get a xbox 360 and use it as a media extender. Xbox now supports 1080P with the latest firmware upgrade.If you are not sure which size to get, Sony recommends min viewing distances for the following:50" - 6.6 ft, 55" - 6.8" and 60" 7 ft.Overall, I give 4/5 stars due to issues with computer connectivity.
I've had it for two months and today I'm throwing it in the trash. Thus ending my annoyance with the humming sound that's there most of the time. How others gave it 5 stars is a mystery to me.
....i paid a low price for this FROM amazon,and it performs great!.....i use it with my canon sd-600....NO COMPLAINTS...this is a great product!....
I have many hours into getting this music bridge to run, and would have bought something else to replace it. Do yourself a favor...find something that works with Vista and skip this thing.
This is a Gigabit switch, looks great and also functions very well. It is an intelligent switch (not a hub). Only ports that should get ethernet packets destined to them will get it. Very compact form factor, metal enclosure and has a strong grip.
There's a lot of negative stuff about how hard it is to to set up this device. Some pretty authoritative voices preface their reviews with phrases like, "I consider myself fairly skilled at using computers," or "I've set up LOTS of wireless networks and devices. I know what I'm doing." And then they slag the whole music bridge set up. Well here's another perspective: I have no great computer skill and know nothing about electronics but I bought a Linksys Music Bridge and a new Denon receiver the other day, took 'em home, plugged the receiver in and stuck the Music Bridge CD into my drive and followed the instructions it gave me. Here's what it took to make the thing work: I clicked "next" about 10 times and entered my wireless network's encryption key when it asked. Boom. Done. It hasn't messed up once. I'm streaming prayer chants from some Iranian radio station and driving my wife crazy, and playing music straight from my external hard drive. Are there any negatives? Only that you can't control the playlist from the receiver. Other than that it's killer. It even has its own equalizer you can set however you want. For $100 you can't beat it.
the actual color is darker than it appears online. I have a 14" widescreen and it fits great. The laptop + case are a little heavy for me, but I'm a wimp (my laptop weighs about 4lbs)overall I like it
I purchased the C80 about 3 weeks ago because of all the Great reviews it recieved from everywhere. I opened it up and tried to turn it on and nothing! The Power Button was broken. It simply would not turn on. Well I figured it was damaged during shipping or something. Mistakes happen. So, I exchanged it for another and this time the Power button worked just fine so, after I had it all set up I clicked the Print Icon on my Cpu and wow the the Paper pulled through to the left and jammed. So I tried again after getting the paper out and it jammed in the same way again and again and again! Finally a spring popped out from the inside. Well Obviously I had enough and am now getting a refund. I don't know. Maybe I have bad luck or maybe Epson is starting to have some Quality Control issues. I wouldn't buy an Epson product again.
If you want a small mp3 player that's easy to take on the go, get this one.As always, there are some trade-offs in getting a player that's this small. The interface is not very easy to use - it's not very intuitive how to change the play settings and use the buttons to navigate through the menus. The equalizer is ok, but not that great. There are not a lot of extra features (e.g. progamming a playlist).This does not bother me, as I use mine at the gym and during my commute, and am not interested in having a lot of features. What I want is something that is small, that is light, and that I don't notice. For that, this is a good product.One other thing - the software you use to load the songs onto the player is atrocious. It gets the job done, of course, but you'll fine it's not easy to learn to use, and it's not too flexible.
This is a useful product for my university classroom where we show DVDs and YouTube clips during seminars because it has dual inputs and simple volume and balance controls. I also bought external speakers for the LCD TV and the system works great. The first unit I received had a bad left channel, but the manufacturer replaced it within a week with a new unit. When I told them I bought it on the Internet, the technician hesitated until I said that I purchased it through Amazon, which is one of their partners. I am very happy with the unit and the service.
I notice a lot of the other reviewers seem to have problems with their unit. I bought one not expecting the world, and so far it's done everything I expected plus more. The DiVX playback has been flawless for me, as far as a "dvd player" hay, it plays DVD's! The menus are kind of boring and not the easiest to get around in. But, I set it up once and haven't had to touch them since, so *shrug*for the price this is a sweet unit, it even looks nice. My complaint with it, it's pretty cheap feeling (look at the price though...) but, I put it in my rack and haven't touched it, except when I put a DVD in.excellent value, I love Toshiba!
The cable simply didn't work. I paid a lot more for a different, shorter cable that was working great. I then bought this one because it was so long and inexpensive, but it didn't work from day one. After some trouble shooting I've realized the cable is just flawed and won't transfer a signal. Sucks. Don't buy it. Pay a little more and get one that actually works.
We looked at a number of the locally-available frames at places like OfficeMax, Best Buy, etc. The Kodak was by the far the best in accurate color rendition and resolution. The SV811 costs maybe 50% more than some of the budget frames of similar size, but for that you do get the sound/movie capability (which may or may not be of interest), a little internal memory, higher resolution, and a good color rendition (to my eye).We did compare it side-by-side with a number of cheaper frames and the differences were very noticeable. Recommended.
I had to purchase the cable to update my Garmin Nuvi 200. I received it in a timely manner and used it immediately. No problems with the cable and it allowed me to update my maps immediately.
I'm not happy with this HDMI cable.the color quality suck's and it don't work with my PS3but when replace my PS3 with a better quality cable it work's fine.so you do get what pay for..
if your looking at this to buy to play on your house stereo you will probably be disappointed this is a portable player and should be used as such. it has a very tinny sound no depth at all do not be cheap when it comes to purchasing a record player
The Cyberhome dvd player seems to be a love it or have it device. People love it when it works and hate it when their unit is a lemon which seems to happen more then it should.I have read people talking about freezing and disc read problems. Let me tell you that if your unit works as it should that this is not a problem. I have gone though about 70 Netflix rented disc many of them badly scratched with hardly a problem.So it seems to be the luck of the draw. I say if you buy the unit and it does not work right have it replaced with another instead of instantly writing the unit off as junk. Chances are the next one you purchase will work just fine. I think the lemons people are seeing are a result of the huge demand of major retailers such as walmart and bestbuy.If you look these things are popping up everywhere and for good reason. For the price this unit has an outstanding picture quality, small footprint, nice design and a great feature set usually not seen in dvd players twice it's price.I am very quality conscious when it comes to the movie viewing experience and after 6 months of ownership I am very happy with the purchase !Note : While the mini remote is neat, it requires a flat 3v instead of AA or AAA batteries. This can be annoying when you want to watch a movie and your remote stops working.
Fast and reliable. Very simple and intuitive product. Our only complaint is that occasionally the computer won't recognize it and we have to unplug it and replug it on our Windows 98 SE PC.
This mouse is perfect, but the right buttom is sensible and hurts my veins when i click it
I gave this to my father as a gift to replace one we gave him maybe 10 years ago. The one is leaps and bounds better than the earlier technology. I gave it to him mid july and he walks 3 miles almost every day with the GPS to track his time and path. I visited in Sept and he just wore out the first set of batteries when I was there. AMAZING. The early GPS would only run 20 hours on 4 AA batteries. This one acquires the satelites quickly too. Nice compact unit with great battery life.
I have purchased dozens of KVM switches. Cables To Go is my favorite brand because of the features and the price. One feature I like is the device's ability to switch components instantaneously (without a delay). Unfortunately, this KVM does not do that. All the previous Cable To Go switch boxes have done this in the past. I wonder if it has something to do with it being a digital display KVM.
I needed 500 GB storage in a homebuilt PVR using aging motherboard and processor and no Serial ATA on the board. Drop this card in the machine and you are off to the races. You can even boot from a drive connected to this card.
Bought this item to power a laptop computer on a boat. The computer requires 65-watts. It provides all the power the laptop requires. The caution is it draws almost 5 amps at 12 volts to do so. It's quiet and runs cool with no "electronic" noise detected. It's a bit wide at the ac plug end. You'll need good clearance around the dc plug.
I actually have some background on this type of product because I have worked in the CD industry for almost 8 years.I personally reviewed this product compared to 6-7 other products that are similar when we were looking for the best repair solution available.Basically, what I found is that the Allsop repair solution was one of the top two products that I tested. The only other comparable product had a two part solution, sandpaper, and polishing cloth...it also costs almost 3 times the price.The main thing that I have found with CD scratches is that it is a VERY fine line between what scratch can be repairable, and what can't. It is also makes a HUGE difference what direction the scratch is in. If it goes along the radius of the CD, it is far less likely to be repairable than one that goes across the CD. Also, the depth and magnitude of a scratch is very unpredictable as to it's repairability or not.If a scratch on a CD IS repairable, I've found this product to be one of the best I've used yet.David DeYoung
I got one of these so I could charge my ipod without plugging it in to the computer. The device works as advertised.
it's got a little cush to it, so I don't have to worry about bumps and scratches - I love it, Thanks!!
at first I bought the rca rs2650 and it was alright I asked my mom if she she wanted to trade the rca for her philips fwc780 and i was very impresed with the sound and the woox 3 levels control woox tecknology is the best
I couldn't find a case that was meant for my camera, so I looked around and found this one. According to the measurements on Amazon it's "8.3 x 5.5 x 3.3 inches". That would have been plenty of room for my camera and a few accessories as well, so I bought it and it arrived today. At first I thought they must have sent me the wrong one. Nope, it's the correct case. The problem is that it only measures 5 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 inches and my camera won't fit into it.
I looked at other locks in stores and did some online research and everything pointed to the MicroSaver DS with keys. While nothing will stop a determined thief I believe this is the best security available. It's well thought out, easy to use, and simply looks tough. It slips into a laptop bag easily yet it's long enough that you'll always be able to find something to attach it to. I use it while travelling and even at home.I look at it this way. Once you realize that there is a device like this available you have to buy it and use it. Otherwise, you have no one to blame but yourself if your laptop is stolen.
worked well for range of devices including those requiring high watts requirements, like hair dryer, in India. Remember to flip the switch between low and high watt requiring devices.
I ordered this unit in 2007. However, for various reasons, I did not install it until the summer of 2008. Suffice it to say that it has been nothing but trouble since then. The installation manual appears to be complete until you try to set the unit to be accessible over the internet. Pieces of information for setting that up are found all over the manual. BTW, they failed to add page references for linked information, i.e., See page xx. I am director of information technologies for a prominent college so my staff and I are far from technology neophytes. However, it was only after I got advice from two of my staff that I finally got the unit online -- one of them an expert in CCTV and networked DVRs.Since then, the Lorex DVR has dropped off the internet on many occasions. At first, I thought it was because my ISP was changing IP addresses. That turned out not to be the case. Lorex uses [...]t to provide DDNS service. I soon learned that they their system was often down. So, I began using [...]. Their service was great but they could provide DDNS service only when the Lorex DVR was working properly.I found that Lorex tech service was spotty at best and their techs often knew less about the product than I did. (I probably spent 75 hours trying to get the DVR to function properly.) They often ignored emails and always required me to be "in front of the unit" when I called. That was not easy given my work schedule and their service hours. I once exchanged emails with one tech because of a video display problem. He had me go through all sorts of processes including loading new firmware. I even sent .jpegs of the screen. It turned out I had accidentally flipped the tiny NTSC/PAL switch on the back of the unit. When I diagnosed it myself, he had never thought of that possibility.Within the last month, the unit started to fail completely. It would appear on the net only sporadically and I had to reset it numerous times. Then it began to freeze and the "menu" was not accessible manually or by using the remote. Unplugging it was the only solution but that, too, stopped working after a couple of weeks. The unit would start loading programs and then lock up.Over the weekend, I ordered a new DVR from another company. After having paid almost $800 for the Lorex 4-channel, 300GB DVR and having so many problems, I am not a happy consumer. The new unit cost less than $700 and is 8-channel with a 500GB hard drive. Hopefully, it will provide better service.Bottom line: I wouldn't touch another Lorex product for any amount of money. However, your mileage may vary.
Simply drill 2 large lag bolts directly into a stud, and use drywall screws for the other 2 holes and you're good to go.You can go to Home Depot and they'll cut an NTP pipe to any length you want in order to hang your projector from.Held my Sim2 projector steady even during the heaviest of subwoofer scenes. Tip, use some rubber washers when using whatever universal mount you have that connects to your PJ to further isolate any possible vibrations to the projector/projected image.
The hype surrounding this book drove me to give it a whirl. After all, it guaranteed a suspenseful and literary experience that few modern mysteries supply. Also, the backdrop of the story -- the South -- intrigued me. However, this book disappointed me. The Little Friend has failed to provide the insight and cleverness that I had expected.The most frustrating part of this novel is how incredibly slow-paced it is. After an impressive and disturbing opening -- the sketching in, the padding out, of young Robin Cleve Dufresnes's brutal murder -- the story goes into a gruesomely long recount of the life of each family member after the horrible occurrence. A postmortem was vital, but I wish it hadn't taken over almost the entire novel.There are some good elements in this book. For instance, the characters are quite interesting and vivid -- especially Harriet. I also like the dark and gothic language the author uses. Unfortunately, said elements weren't enough to spark my interest. I couldn't wait to finish this book, and that is NOT a good thing.
I've been using this product for over 3 months now and I would highly recommend it. The GPS can take a minute or so to locate the satellites (especially when you are moving) but other than that, it has worked perfectlly. The bluetooth sync is very convenient amd the wifi is great. I don't have any complaints thus far.
I had been using a Linksys router for a few years before buying this switch. Then I changed to a new DSL provider (Frontiernet) whose modem is also a router, so I picked up this switch to split my connection to various computers in my home (having two routers on Frontiernet caused problems with TCP port forwarding). First, I was surprised by the compact size of the switch. I hooked it up and it was good to go - a slick connection and no messing around. It is a perfect companion to the Speedstream 5200 DSL modem, and probably many others.
This cartridge holds more toner so it should last longer than the cartridge that came with the printer. Even though this is a little pricey, It's a lot less than the cost of ink cartridges I would have bought during the same period for my last inkjet printer. (It's just with the inkjet the purchases are spread out more.)Installation is a little tricky, and the instructions aren't the most clear. But once I figured out the slot where the cartridge fits needs to line up with holes in a rotating drum, and that the drum can be moved by hand, it was really simple. It just took 15 minutes for me to figure it all out!
I have owned and tested the Pentax Optio W10 for three months now. It has been in bright sun, night and sunset scenes, and underwater -- and passed with flying colors. If you are looking for an easy to use, lightweight, all around WATERPROOF camera for still and video pictures with sound, this is it. (It took a lot for me to switch from my Canon D-Elph, but I'm glad I did). 1. Size & weight are just fine -- I always carry the camera with me which is the main reason why I purchased a new lighter camera. It slips into a pocket, pocketbook, or sunglass case with ease. The slightly larger size in an ultra compact makes it easier to hold -- also necessary as the zoom lens is water/dust protected in the casing. 2. Battery Life & Card Size are very adequate. I have purchased a second battery and 2 1.0Gb SD cards (the camera does not come with a card, it has 10.5 MB built-in memory), but even a full day of shooting rarely prompts me to change the battery or card. 3. The viewfinder has not been missed. The big 2.5" LCD screen is wonderful. The only time I have had any problem is from fade out in full bright sun, but adjusting the brightness of the screen allows me to see 99.9% of the time. I can't stress how rare this is, and I am using the camera in Hawaii with lots of beach and water scenes. 4. Ease of use is why I rate the camera 4 out of 5 stars. Pentax has loaded this camera with so many features, that it not only is incredibly adjustable, but it also will require a small learning curve if you decide you want to start using them. For the beginner, there is a simple Program Mode that will automatically do everything. From there, there are over 20 preset modes to photograph everything from underwater to surf/snow to sunsets to flowers to nightscenes. From there, there are manual modes to allow for soft flash, manual focus, timed/ continuous/ interval shooting, and more. Then there are the editing features from cropping to resizing, and the ability to add a voice memo to images (how cool is that?). 5. Picture quality is 5 stars. Macro to Large, still shots to ones with movement, all types of lighting conditions -- I have been really impressed. Not being a big video shooter, I cannot give you a review on this side of the camera. So, if you are in the market for an ultra compact, consider the Pentax Optio W10. I love mine.
I was hesitant to pay nearly $20 for this, but I also figured that if it worked, it would be worth it. The reviews and unwanted facial hair helped me decide.I have only used it once so far, but it is powerful and works fast.Trimmed my upper lip , shaped my eyebrows and smoothed my face in no time flat.After using another brand before that didn't work so well, I was skeptical, but I'm glad I took the chance. I'm pleased with my purchase.
I purchased this in the hope that it would meet the standard of Canson photo paper, did not come close, if you don't really care about the quality of you photo's and just want the image printed this is ok paper, otherwise purchase Canson paper.
We are very pleased with this device. Bought it almost a year ago for my wife to record lectures in class. We were amazed at how well it picked up the voice of the instructor without hardly any background noise. This device has many features that are easy to use. Excellent folder system for saving individual lectures. Comes with software to enable computer interface for saving/playback of files. Has high quality playback from the recorder. I fully recommend this little unit for anyone desiring to record classroom lectures. It's just like being in the class. Also, plenty of room for hours of storage. This device is worth every penny.
I love everything about this HDTV. The menu was easy to navigate and thanks to others who have rated this HDTV the adjustments I had to make to the picture helped the out of the box brightness. I purchased the Samsung 860 DVD upconvert player and movies look fantastic. The sound is great when hooking the optical output from the TV to the optical on my surround sound. One disappointment I discovered is that you need the set top box to get HD. This TV does not have an HDTV tuner like some other models I have seen. An HDTV tuner would have let me watch HD channels within my expanded basic cable package. Samsung could have done a better job calling that out. However, $10 bucks extra a month and I am good to go on a few HD channels hopefully more to come. Another plus delivery was right on schedule as promised.
Unbelievable, impeccable picture and sound quality. This is an absolute steal! i work at an electronics retail store and we sell this LCD for $300 more! Movies have never looked so beautiful. Sports imagery is mesmerizing. No black spots at all! Can adjust backlight! Easy to use control features and simple to setup. No unnecessary, excessive packaging in the box. Just pull it out and you're ready to go. My only gripe regarding this TV is that it only offers one HDMI jack. A second would be nice considering i may be upgrading to an HD DVD player in the near future. I HIGHLY recommend this LCD. You will not regret buying this LCD.
I love this case. I got this for my classic Ipod and it fits snug and clear. Protects it very good. It is great that you do not have to take it off at all to charge it or have access for the headphone. I love the fact that it covers the video part. I recommend this for your classic ipod, I have the 160 classic ipod fits great.
facil de conectar compatible 100% con mi pc y mi router, funciona bien y da mucha seguridad a mi red inalambrica
just recieved this today and loaded it and printed a page, and no streaks or anything i read on the previous review..will buy again!
Big waste of money. Spent two days trying to unload the camera. My daughter is not pleased. Will take it back to the store.
The picture on this unit is passable, but the sound is limited. It will change volume randomly and even at full volume it is hard to hear. The remote control works but it often requires several tries to get the command to take.
Everything I needed to wire my amp, quality components and ring terminals and thick wires. The speaker wire it came with was great too. Don't dump a ton of $ of Monster Cables, just because they have a name. It's good stuff and I recommend this kit. For around $12 you absolutely can't go wrong.
I had the original n91 charger (european plug style) and the wire broke so i bought this north american version charger and is one of the best chargers i ever bought but there is flaw that it takes longer time to charge my n91 then my old charger did, but then again at this price i shouldn't be complaining.
I have owned this monitor for 6 months now. I've been very satisfied with it up until a couple weeks ago. After the monitor is on for a few hours, it begins to produce a high pitched noise. It makes the monitor unusable because you literally cannot stay in the room. It's happening now as I write this. As soon as I finish, I'm going to shutoff the monitor. The noise is consistent in that it comes back each day after the monitor has been on for a few hours. Keep shopping if you are looking for a 19&quot; monitor, unless of course you don't care hearing damage.
If anyone knows how to connect a PC to this receiver, then let me know...There are only 2 inputs (one analog) and one supposedly digital, but the digital optical imput won't connect into my PC SPDIF for sound, so I can't run sound from a PC through the receiver. What's worse is that the speakers are all run off the powered subwooffer, so it only will support this receiver...Really upset with this purchase considering they never provided an upgrade patch...
Best flashlight ever. My first one lasted 12 years and was fabulous for using in my garage and workshop. It was such an integral part of my tool line up that I had to buy another one. It's very durable and very bright. I work on mowers as a sideline and enjoy auto repairs and restoration of gas pumps and any old cool mechanical/electrical items from years gone by, a regular "American Restoration" guy. I can't say enough good about this flashlight. It's a lot of money, but gives years of great service.
Very very extremely simple to use. Also has awesome storage capacity, nearly 6 minutes of video or 160 highest-quality photos.. I was impressed. The only downside that I saw was the camera does not come with the wireless card. I wasn't very concerned about that issue though, and the free online gallery makes up for it.great camera 5/5cheers!
Great little MP3 - great sound, capacity... and it stores photos! Cool!
When the internet goes down, you better have your 50-to-100-year archival Verbatim DVDs loaded with all your reference data, critical PC software/updates/drivers, and precious financial data and family moments (really - we all know that &#34;clouds&#34; eventually blow away, including storage clouds...). Writable CDs store their data on the TOP surface where it can be scratched-off or dissolved by permanent marker pens (so use only water-based CD pens on your optical disks). I have lost data on some writable CDs less than 5 years old. DVDs are better - writable DVDs store their data sandwiched between plastic layers (some scratch-resistant poly-carb like blu-ray) where it is safer, but even so, the &#34;dye&#34; can age over time. Verbatim makes the best dye on the market, and these archival disks add a thin layer of gold to ensure readability even after the dye wears out. Are these worth $300 for 50? I don't think so. But when Amazon sells them at $75 for 50, OH YEAH! You won't find a better deal anywhere else. One final tip... using a Plextor optical burner and Plextools software, I did tests on many writable disks and found the best &#34;archival&#34; burning speeds to be at 1/2 to 2/3 the rated disk speed. If that remains true, then these 8x DVDs should be burned at 4x-to-6x (not 8x). Too fast and the burned &#34;pits&#34; don't reach full depth and they &#34;smear.&#34; Too slow and they &#34;overburn.&#34; The 2/3 speed burn seems to yield the best pit depth, distinct pit spacing, and &#34;excellent&#34; readability for long term stability, and it only adds a extra minute or so to the burn time. If it is worth saving, then save it well. Auto-detect burn speeds (typically maximum) will work fine and be usable, but if you want longest archival storage, I recommend 2/3 the maximum rated disk speed (so a 52x CD should burn at about 32x for best quality).
I have bought three different brands of weights recently. The Photoflex bag is well-made, and made to last. Compared to another brand (purple with stripes), the Photoflex is much, much better. The other one disintegrated in one day. The stitching came out, and my gravel weight spilled out the top. I recommend the Photoflex because it has double-walls and is made to work.
This adaptor has the aperture stop down rim, which pushes in the small pin on the back of an m42 lens to allow the aperture blades to close as you move the aperture ring. For lenses which have the switch to move between M and A mode, this is entirely unecessary, and can even become a problem with some lenses. I know that the Pentax Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 will have problems focusing to infinity on adaptors with this rim. Save yourself the trouble and find out without a rim.
We purchased the Digicom Tilting TV Mount for our new 42" Panasonic LCD HDTV. It was easy to install and I feel very confident of the strength of the mount to hold the large TV in place. The tilting feature works great and adjusting the set for optimum viewing took seconds. You don't have to be a carpenter or technician to install this mount. A few simple hand tools and your ready to watch your TV. We have a 20 month old daughter who we wanted to get the TV out of her reach for safety reasons, this mount is working perfectly.
I have been using this cable for almost a year now and it works great, no problems once so ever and no sound interference from outside sources at all. A great product for a great price.
Not really too much to say here. I use this cable with my Xbox 360 and the cable itself works perfectly. I WILL say that if you wish to use any Xbox headsets in conjunction with HD, it's slightly more complicated. In terms of getting high definition on an Xbox, however, it could not be more straightforward and easy. Just plug everything in and it's good to go.
After lugging my laptop around with a standard carrying case, I decided I wanted to invest in a backpack that would ease travelling with my laptop, be it biking to school/work, or when travelling. In looking around, I considered the Targus Sport, Targus CityGear Chicago, and Kensington Saddlebag Sport, among some other bags. I have a IBM Thinkpad R40 which fits comfortably in the bag, and the many compartments that the bag has allows me to carry all the desired accessories, and any books and papers without having to squeeze things in. However, the bag is well designed such that it doesn't seem to big and bulky, and it also very comfortable to carry around. The padding is sufficient and the bag is not too heavy to begin with. Although I have only owned my backpack for a week, I would definitely recommend it to others.
i was surprised by the quality and weight of this cable it is very well constructed and longer than i needed.
If you are looking for a great, reasonably-priced TALL tripod. this is it. I'm very happy with it and it's got a cool black finish.
I have owned the more expensive 500 "Super" unit that has all the "bells and wistles" (Lighted LCD screen, modeling light, strobe effect, etc) and that cost quite a bit more. But found that I seldom, if ever, used the features that the "ST" model doesn't have. This unit is simpler to operate, just as powerful, has Nikon i-TTL mode, and ever other feature I need as a professional wedding photographer I have a number of other flash units as well such as the Quantum T4D, Sunpak 120J, Nikon 600SB, etc. so I use the EF-500 DG ST as a backup unit and it is dependable and, from what I have experienced from my 500 "Super", quite durable as well. So, if you want to save $70.00 or so over the price of the super and get the same exact light, go with the 500 ST.
I already owned the item and wanted a second one. I began searching through Amazon and became more confused because the pictures, product title and product description did not always agree. The picture showing today is that one I ordered (and wanted) as I am not using it near or for a TV or phone- just outlets for my computer and peripherals. I don't need phone protection but even though it is listed in the Amazon description, there is no phone protection on the item that arrived- just plug outlets so I am happy.I have used Belkin before and like them. I bought one of their swivel plug strips last year and DIDN'T want it again because it stopped working after just a few weeks of use. This plug is flat, but no where could I find out what type of plug this item had it when I searched Amazon descriptions before ordering it. So I am happy with that too.If I could be sure that I could get this exact same item from Amazon I would order another for my sewing machines. But I just went through 2 other Amazon orders of using a link in my ORDER HISTORY and having similar, but different items arrive. It would help if the pictures, images and descriptions in an item on Amazon always said and showed the same details because right now they seem to be just "representative" not actual.Anyway, I am happy as a clam with this item because what arrived is what I wanted.
I can say worked well for what i wanted. It connects to my TV and lap top. I also have it on my computer.
You will read and hear that &quot;all CD players sound the same&quot;, but it isn't true. Certain brands and certain models sound much better than others. Among portable CD players, the Philips models sound much better than any other brand, at any price. Philips is not as well known in America as some other brands, but they are the second largest consumer electronics company in the world and the coinventor of the CD. If you buy a Philips CD player you will hear a warmth and realism in your CDs that you haven't heard before. You will hear nuances and subtle details that you didn't know existed. Before you buy any other brand, do yourself a favor, find a Philips and play a couple of your favorite CDs - it will be a revelation for you.
Cerwin Vega makes great speakers with incredible design. They have the absolute best combination of price and quality. The E-708 sounds great and you'd be amazed to hear it... BUT! The prize and size of the E-708 is not attractive. You can buy a pair of E-706s for half the price of an E-708 pair and save some money for a subwoofer. For just a little more you can buy the excellent E-710, 3-way speakers with 10-inch woofers. Both options seem more sensible, unless speaker size is really an issue (E-710s and subwoofers are pretty bulky).
Though a little pricier than most other shower radios, this one is worth it. Excellent design features that one would expect from Sony: all buttons are the membrane type, so no worry about water seeping into the unit; all digital tuning, it locks in the stations beautifully, even the TV and weather band. Will go for months without need of fresh batteries. (I play mine about 1/2 hour daily). The only minor disappointment is tone quality. Frequency response could be little wider on both the low and high ends. But hey, how high of performance can you expect for any waterproof speaker?
An awesome case so far. I've used it to transport camera gear as well as pistols as checked luggage. Seems to be more than up for the challenge of protecting any equipment.There is enough room in this case for a DSLR camera and 2-3 lenses (1-2 if you include a telephoto), or 1 pistol (eg. Govt 1911) with holster, magazines and small box of ammo.The only negative that I can see so far is that this version of the Pelican cases doesn't have metal reinforced padlock holes. The locks I used dug into the plastic from being thrown around in transit on the last flight. I don't think they're going to break or anything, but the padlock holes definitely took a beating.
This is a low priced camera that has worked very well for me. We use these camera to monitor our retail space, manufacturing space and our baby's. Could not get it on our wireless network at first. Tech support was great, we're up and running!
The headphones are excellent and perform perfectly. The ONLY negative is that the "springiness" or "spring strength" of the band to which the phones are attached is too tight, and as a result presses the head more tightly than is desired. The customer suggestion here would be "Try to see if there is an ADJUSTABLE springiness possible, as opposed to a FIXED spring strength for that band."
I bought this case for my husband to store all our MST3K episodes. It's sturdy, the zipper never becomes stuck, and I actually like the handle on the case. The inside has a velvety fabric and an mesh pocket and the non-removable sleeves for the CDs. Keep in mind it stores 240 cds. . . or 120cds and 120 cd booklets. So we have to store half of the episodes behind others but they are in two separate pockets, with one pocket slightly higher that the other. You can see the tip of the cd stored behind the first one. That's ok with us, we're using a label maker to label all the cds in episode order.
I have had this unit for several years and like it alot. I have taken it to florida or wherever we go. It takes a few minutes to program but finds accurately where you want to go. I like how you can update the maps at Garmin for free. Only downside is you can now find cheaper models that have touch screen programming.
good reception and features. very small. remember , it is a CB. One day reception is very local and the next it is clear across the country.
This is a great cable I needed something long and had a price concern, when I received in the mail I realized this is a decent quality cable! Thanks
It has just been installed, so this may be a bit premature. Our computer is much faster now so we think that is great.
I gave the Sony GX-25 to a friend, due to the holiday rush the gift was still sitting at my house, so what the hey I hooked it up. This unit packes a lot of whollipppp for the money. Forget that it only plays Russian MP3's, forget the &quot;Groove&quot; setting, place the unit in a room about 300 square feet, put in your favorite disk, and turn it up. In tuner verb, &quot;their is a lot of ching in the engine&quot;. I have a high mid end surround system in the house, so as a comparison, what I paid for speaker wire, you can buy this system and still get a great sound. I looked the next best deal out there in this price range is the Tivoli-Kloss, which is far behind in sound quality, but kicks ass in the size department. Two different sound situations, two good choices. You won't be sorry with the new stalwart of the mini system, try the Sony for bedrooms, dorm rooms, or even a living room, the Tivoli for your cube.
I couldn't ask for a product that did the job of supporting my 80 pound LCD HD DELL TV any better. It's a beautifully engineered product.
Great Price, Great Features from a Great Company.... No I don't work for Canon but for my money they build the best camera's in the world. I have owned 6 Canon's in my life and have never been let down. If your looking for a Point and Shoot camera you can put in your shirt pocket and take some great pictures with I would recommend the SD600. Big LCD and Manual View Finder. The Manual View Finder is ideal for saving on battery power. I bring this camera everywhere I go because ya never know when that shot is gonna come along. OH and the PC software they provide is also very good... Not great just good.
I did a lot of on line reasearch before ordering this radio from Amazon. What really impressed me was that the radio was sitting on my door step less than 48 hours after I ordered it. Impressive, especially since it was shipped outside of the USA.So far the radio has performed great. The switch gear on the front of the radio has a good solid feel.The CD lid on top of the unit is a bit flimsy, but works well.The CD player has all the usual features for a unit this size and price, allowing you too repeat a selected song or a whole CD.The sound is very good for a unit this size. There is no treble or bass control, but the factory settings are about right for AM/FM radio and playing CD's.This unit has an alarm clock feature. I would not buy this radio if my primary need was for a clock radio. It works, and works well, but is too small to read from more than a few feet away. But then, a Retro radio would not look very good if the digital clock took up all the cool features by being too big.This radio is all that I had expected, cool looks, good quality, decent sound.
Set it up in about 10 minutes right out of the box. I had it working on my Wi-Fi net perfectly. The image quality was adequate, and it offers several options on resolution, quality, etc. All in all, a great little toy for the price!
After reviewing various plasma TV, I finally bought that set which I think was interesting at this price range. This is not a real 1080p but it's difficult to see the difference at this size. So far, I have been very happy with the TV.Also the shipping was very fast, performed by eagle. The TV didn't really travel since it was shipped from Irving,TX.
This left handed keyboard is great. The number keys and the cursor block are both on the left side. That is really comfortable when you are clearly left handed as I am. So my typing speed has noticeably improved. It's really strange but you can't get such a keyboard in Germany. Here they regard your beeing left handed as a handicap and a keyboard for that "condition" is extremely expensive. This left handed keyboard is good looking, is well manufactured and it's price is fair. Thanks!
I plugged this up, and within fifteen minutes I got it to talk to the Netgear powerline usb adapter on the other computer (server) with little networking experience. At first I had it plugged into an outlet right next to the computer and was very unhappy with my results (500kb/s on internet speedtest), so I thought I might be able to improve the speeds by plugging it into a different outlet. When I tried the next ac outlet I received a PERFECT connection (3mb/s on internet speedtest) . I would definately recommend this adapter as it has remained completely stable.
I would have given this-our first-dvd player 4-5 stars but it suddenly died after 2 years and 4 months. We got great sound and clear sharp pictures on our 36 inch screen. We purchased it on a credit card that doubled the warranty to two years and then......VCR's last longer than this "planned obsolescence" machine. I would suggest getting an extended warranty if available or plan to replace with the cheapest but most reliable models every two years, until the manufacturer creates a more reliable machine.
Crisp, crystal clear sound.Light.Only negative seems to be that the head band effectively pulls hairs out every time you wear it... so those men already growing bald, beware!Would rate it 5 stars for sheer value for the money spent.
Very useful product, reasonable price and it serves its purpose. My co-worker had a pair and let us try it for comfort. Felt good so I bought 1 for me. The co-worker who already had a pair wanted another pair along with a another co-worker who had bought an expensive German brand previously, but returned it. I ended up purchasing 3 for my family. All of us are very satisfied with the purchase.Bought a more expensive pair of headphones from COSTCO, but I returned them, they were too uncomfortable (too tight- pressed my ears to my head and I don't have a big head). Thought more expensive would mean a better product, WRONG.Bought my husband a pair of Sony headphones, he likes them, but for me and my boys the Targus is much more comfortable we like the cup headphones doesn't press your ears to your head.For the price can't go wrong.
Got it home Popped it in the Mighty HP pavillion and it worked like a charm. no reason not to get this.
I bought this so I could watch TV in bed, on the ceiling. I mounted it to the inside front of a drawer in my bedside table, with enough room for ventilation.In a dark room, it projects a pretty good and bright picture. The colors are really rich, which I believe is due to the color gamut of LEDs being greater than a normal projector lamp.I even tried setting it up in my completely light-proof basement theater, and it projected a good-looking image onto my 120" projection screen. Not bad!My one complaint is that it seems to leak light and reflections, so there is a kind of halo around the outside of the picture. But for something so tiny and cool, I'm happy to live with it.
I have owned other Casio Digital Cameras, and although I was very pleased with the quality of the shots, I found the directions fairly vague. The magnification feature is outstanding however. You will enjoy using this camera, but be aware that there is a learning curve.
I bought this product through a company I work for. To say the least I was surprised that they would carry something of such low quality. To put it bluntly, this product is not worth the plastic it took to assemble it. As I write this, we have gone through 2 units already. The first one would not recognize its own discs. The second one locked up and the tray would not open up. If a company has faulty product, that's one thing. This company also has horrible customer service. It took at least 2 weeks of waiting on hold over many phone calls for a least 20 minutes just to talk to a real person so we could get warranty service. After we got the unit returned to GOVideo, we are still waiting 2 weeks later to receive the the replacement. I know when we finally get our 3rd unit that it will probably only last a couple of months before something goes wrong again. I have tried e-mailing which is just as worthless. They send out generic e-mails which have nothing to do with what you e-mailed them about. The bottom line is this company has no interest in customer service and standing behind their products. I would not recommend this product or any other product from this company.
I've been a logitech trackball user for years, ever since the marble mouse was released so I've been hesitant to change. I decided to try to get something as close to that as I could find, so I tried a couple kensingtons....didn't work out. I finally decided to get this mouse despite my fears. Those who use a trackball know that the positioning of the ball means SO much, it's not something to ignore. Also, the feel of the ball itself is a very big deal. So far, I have no complaints. Fair warning, it IS uncomfortable for the first 2 weeks, then either your hand or finger or brain picks up and it's a clear highway from there on. It's completely natural feeling now and provides the same level of comfort and ease of use of my marble mouse - the buttons on there are also extrmely functional. The buttons above the main left button allow you to cycle back and forth through pages, the lock button allows you to multiple select or draglock and the mousewheel allows you to scroll up and down pages without using the ball. Also, the ball feels very fluid. One of the biggest reason I couldn't get used to Kensington trackball mice is that the ball felt like it had something movinng against it...it didnt feel fluid and free.On to battery life.....I got the mouse a while back and I havent charged the batteries since. It uses 2 AAs. There's a battery meter in the mousman application that lets you know what level the battry is at. I suspect the reason I'm getting great life is that I have the connector very close to my mouse - not even a foot away. I can move it 4-5 feet away and as long as the mouse is in line of sight it's fine, however once the connector is blocked at that distance, the connection will stutter. All in all it's a great mouse and I'd recommend it for any trackball user.
This is a tough one... because on one hand, if you are using rechargeable batteries, this does slam a full charge to them in an hour. If you are trying to recharge conventional batteries, this thing sucks and will over charge (and cause leakage). All that is understandable... and though I wished (and thought) it dealt with all types of batteries, that was my mistake.MY PROBLEM WITH THIS is the display... it has the smallest friggin writing I've ever seen! I have 20.20 vision, but had to get a magnifying glass to read the flashing 'Done' - that is too damn small, and flashes really fast. THAT is a really poor design for a product of this nature & cost.
Very nice price only $199 for such functionality/quality of pictures. Optical zoom 5x more than standard 3x. Nice built-in functionality of editting pictures. The scene choosing and guide for making photos are really helpful when you don't want to think how to adjust the settings to make the best picture in the certain conditions. A cool surprising feature is that camera can be in mode when it records 4 secs of audio just after the picture was taken. So later you can view the photo and listen what was going around. Seems a bit weird, but I like it. :) All-weather design is also good. Super-macro mode as close as 3cm/1.1inch was also making me happy.Other than that some major cons I've experienced - impossible to change the zoom level after the camera starts to record a movie, no viewfinder, you can't set the flash to the slow mode manually (it automatically sets to this mode when you choose night portrait scene as I've understood), dual-image stabilization sound really impressive, but I'm not using it very often.But obviously there are more pros than cons. I would recommend this camera. Especially for a such price :)
Immediately updated the OS to Release 2 upon receiving the unit. Have not experience any hard resets so far. Had a Tungsten T before getting this one and the 320x480 does give you a lot more room for the things you use most often. Calendar, Addressbook, To Do. Garmin extends the original Palm interface and adds a quick launch toolbar at the bottom of the screen (no need to buy Facer 3.0). Even the graffiti area is in the display area and you see your strokes much like Jot! but I have to tell you that the graffiti response time is slow.As far as navigation is concerned, there are no problems when navigating along major roads. I have had 2 instances where I used the Que Find, to search for an address and in both locations, it sent me to the other side of the freeway! The first time, it exited the freeway 2 exits early and used a parallel route to the vicinity of the destination but on the other side of the freeway.The unit cannot get me home without recalculating since my address is not indicated properly in the map. The street name is there but is about 1.5 miles off course and the correct street has another name on it.
Very handy way to watch programs on iPad. very sturdy, easy to use. Bought one for myself another as a gift!
The springs on the stick are too strong and the break out forces are bad. The feel is not like on an actual aircraft. It would help if the construction of the unit allowed a peson to instll ther own springs to their own experience in an actual airplane. Note I have 6000+ flying time including stick and side stick controllers.
I had a pair of expensive Bose ear buds and they couldn't be beat but they got stolen along with my iPod. So I got these. They are comfortable and produce good sound. They will do until I can find it in my budget to buy another set of Bose.
This case is both professional looking and protective. There is enough room for whatever accessories you may need to carry with your camera. Great value indeed.
I'm a fan of landscape photography and this is the perfect accessory for my Canon PS S3IS. It is good because it has a front thread (72 mm) to put filters on. I often use this with a Linear Polarizer and it produces a slight vignetting that can be eliminated with a small push in the zoom rocker (from 1x to 1.1x) so it is not really something I regret. It converts my 36 mm Equivalent focal length into 24 mm, which broadens the field of view substantially. Barrel distortion with this converter is negligible when compared to the camera's own performance and to other Wide Angle Converters. I totally recommend it.
This is a great product. I think this is the right size for me. It is double my computer hard drive. It is also small and easy to carry around
This car charger arrived on time but never worked. From the very first time, I tried it over and over again but was not able to use it for a single time.
I was looking for a case that would fit my Fujifilm FinePix 6800Zoom camera. This compact Cordura nylon case holds it perfectly. The small, zippered outer pocket holds four AA-sized batteries, an extra Smart Media card or two, but also holds a Quantary QT-10 Pocket Tripod (for use on tabletops) if you slightly bend the legs a little (the legs are bendable). This case is well padded, can fit securely on your belt with the Velcro/button flap and can be slung over your shoulder with the removable shoulder strap.Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the Tamrac case and would recommend it for Fuji FinePix 6800Zoom owners as well as owners of other digital cameras.
It's not a good product, Magellan or Garmin are worlds better. The maps are out of date badly, it is inconvenient to navigate, not at all intuitive, etc. I'm going to give my TomTom One away if anyone will have it.
I bought one a few weeks ago and it has already gone bad. The pins are fragile and if you are going to be plugging it in and out very often, definitely don't get this one!
This is 16 Ga. oxygen free wire for the mains in my home theater.It meets my expectations perfectly. I have used this product before with excellent results. Thank you RCA & Amazon
Installation was easy, but disassembling the ipod is tricky. Overall, ipod works like new!
I ordered this product to eliminate the tangled web of cords connecting our router with other technology. Stores don't seem to stock Cat5 cable shorter than 7 feet, so I was delighted to find the one-footer on Amazon.com. It fits perfectly and my office space is visually improved.
this stereo works perfectly on my counter in master bathroom due to its low profile.sounds really nice also.
I received the memory card 3 days earlier than expected! It is as ordered and am very happy with it. I bought a "Like New" card and have had no problems.
After seeing this Canon Starter Kit at Best Buy for over twice the price this was a no brainer for me. I needed an extra battery and a 58mm filter which alone almost added up to the price here. With recent additions of new lenses I needed a larger bag and for almost free (after battery and filter price deducted bag was about $20) there was no down side. The bag works great for me so far but I wish there was a zipper to enclose the main compartment. Unless you have real long lenses or are headed out into a dust storm (West Texas weather event) this should be perfect if you need the extra battery and filter. No regrets here.
Pros: Excellent picture quality, easy to use, features and connection optionsCons: Unit freezes up a lot which requires unit to be turned-off to reset, remote needs to be pointed in certain angle for unit to respond, black screen delay of 2-5 seconds when changing channels via over-the-air broadcasts.Since the cons are major issues the unit suffers from, I cannot recommend this unit especially for its hefty price.
This product is working great for me. So far I have copied entire c disk on it, and I could access it on other machines as and when required without any issues.Manoj
I've had mine for about two and a half years now. Overall, it's lasted a long time without any severe problems. What I like about this mouse is that it's small so it's super portable. The USB receiver also can be neatly tucked into a compartment on the bottom of the mouse. Sure, it's pretty flimsy but mine has cracks in it and I've bent it many times before, but the mouse still works. Also, this mouse has been thrown around like mad and things are alright. The battery is on the back end and can be opened up with the press of a button. This mouse also has an incredible battery life. However, there are issues as well. Just after a few months of use (and no, it didn't suffer accidents yet), the mouse would freeze and not respond. The only way it would start up again is if I opened the battery compartment and closed it. The left button wouldn't work as well and the cursor would freeze, but if I right-clicked, the options would come up and then a second later, the cursor worked again. Also, it wouldn't respond to a left click and I'd sometimes have to click two or three times at max for it to work. After two months, I couldn't zoom correctly anymore because it would jump all over the place. The mouse does poorly on many uneven surfaces and sometimes would jump on its own randomly. But I'm a pretty easy person and this mouse has done its job adequately for me. I often game on my laptop and this mouse has done just fine for me. The biggest reason why I'm giving this mouse three stars is because it's hardy/durable and the battery life is just amazing to me.
Well... while i wore them, the sound was very decent. Unfortunately, I was not able to wear them for longer than about 3 minutes at a time due to the fact that they are the most uncomfortable headphones i have ever worn. I'm not sure what philips was thinking when using this type of stiff plastic in this exact shape. When wearing them, you only get the bottom corners clamping on your head. I am not impressed
Bought this along with a 25ft cable of the same make. Way can I say? It's a CAT6 cable! Well built, works perfectly.Cables of all sorts (don't even get my started on HDMI) are one of the biggest scams around, especially from brick and mortar stores. Do yourself a favor, and buy your cables online. This a great price for a great cable.
It doesnt stay on very well. Good construction but it doesnt seem to help diffuse too much. The built in diffuser does just as good a job. A nice little accessory for someone who has to own everything, but most users could avoid it.
The used monitor came with all of the cords and necessary items. If I had to do it all over again I would not have ordered this monitor. By the time you pay for shipping and handling you could buy a brand new larger monitor at a computer store for close to the same price. All I can say is you learn by you mistakes.
I have 4 sets of head phones and I only need 1 for the rest of my life. KOSS! Not only are they the best sounding they are the best value for the price and they have a LIFETIME WARRANTY! U will never have to buy another set of head phones for the rest of your LIFE!. I have a set of phillips SHS5200 extra bass, a set of creatives that came with the mp3 player,a set of sony, and then KOSS. KOSS by far is the best sounding. And has the BEST BASS out of all of them. These head phones are simply amazing and unmatched by any headphones out there. Do not waste your money on any other headphones. You dont need to spend more than $30 to get the best. I never write a review ever! But when I heard these I had to tell someone and share how awsome these are. I wish I had never bought anyother headphones. The best the END!
Based on other reviews I thought I would take a chance on this. It seems that there are different quality cables being sold under the same listing dependent upon who you buy from. Do not buy this from UCable because they are selling an extremely low quality cable. I immediately had severe ghosting when I hooked it up. I tried the cable with three monitors and it caused severe ghosting on all of them, I also checked the monitors with other cables and they all work great. When I tried contacting them for a refund for a defective product they told me that VGA cables are not for High Resolution displays like LCDs but only for CRTs (not true and contradicts the product description). Then they told me to write "Return to Sender" on the package to send it back, which wouldn't have worked since the package was already open.
Couldn't believe the sound right out of the box. I read in other reviews the speakers needed about 10 hours to break in, maybe but I couldn't tell the difference. I put the speakers through a series of tests, my own. Music was incredible, Supertramp, Telivision movies,OnDemand Fios,new Terminator movie and several DVDs both regular and Blu Ray. I have had many spears systems AR's, Bose, Panisonic, Marantz. I don't believe any other speakers sounded this good. I did buy a seperate Dayton 12" sub to fill in the bass. Now everything is smooth. I recieved the set in 2 days after ordering, of courde I only lve across the border, the speakers were double boxed and everything was in tip top shape when it arrived. by the way I'm running the speakers through a563 Yamaha Receiver.
Got the radio for a family trip to the beach and it worked great. Didn't have a problem with too many other people using the frequencies, but appreciated the 38 sub channels. I especially liked the large talk button- made it easy to find when communicating. We had some other radios with us with small same size buttons which made it harder to find to talk. The range was fine, as we also used it in our cars on our way to the beach. Cheaper and easier than making cell phone calls to each other all the time. I also recommend getting the Aquapac waterproof cover. The covers are a little pricey but worth it. I can't tell you how many times I waded into the water to fish only to have a wave come up and drench me. The covers also keep out the sand and other junk from messing up the radio. No problem with hearing or speaking through the cover.
I recently bought this product to use with my G7 for wet photography. I work's wonderfully. People who complain about reduced functionality of the camera probably just haven't gotten used to using the housing. The buttons feel solid and the housing is very nice to handle, even above water, although I do have larger than average hands - those with small hands might not find it as pleasant to hold. The only things that are impacted are the optical viewfinder - doesn't work since it looks right into the casing - and the hot shoe - there is no external adapter for it (but of course there wouldn't be, the camera is under water!). Everything else works as the camera would above water without the case. The one downside to the case is the body for the lens partially blocks the flash of the built-in flash, but a diffuser is included in the box to help alleviate this - but if you are going to be taking pictures that require a flash underwater, I would wholeheartedly recommend buying a separate flash that syncs via fiber optics (some good brands are Sea & Sea and Sealife - personally I'd go with the Sea and Sea brand).A few recommendations if you are considering buying it - get a pack of prepackaged desiccants (the little blue indicating silica gel that turns purple when saturated), even if you sealed the camera perfectly, there is some residual moisture in the air that is trapped when you close it, and as the camera heats up, that water is going to start condensing on some water-loving surfaces inside - namely the lenses. And ever as good as the seal is (make sure there are NO hairs or particles anywhere on the o-ring of course), some moisture is undoubtedly going to diffuse into the housing, and you want to pull it out of the air as quick as possible.The other recommendation for accessories is to get the pack of buoyancy weights from canon (of course, any person of any handy-man-ness should be able to fashion some of there own), as handling the camera as it is trying to shoot to the surface is no fun. As one of the reviews says for those weights, there is a slight risk of Davy Jonesing it, if you set it up with negative buoyancy (I tend to put just enough weight to keep it slightly positive - two plates from the canon kit).Always remember to keep the lens plate clean - I don't know how many Macro shots I have lost due to the camera auto-focusing on some dust-particle induced bubble on the outside of the glass, or something similar on the inside.Overall, I am very pleased with the housing.
This Minolta camera still uses film! That's right folks,film! It's one of the last of a beautiful 35mm Minolta camera dynasty which shows, or helps to bring out, the true artist in everyone. You can set this beauty to do everything for you, from setting the focus, shutter speed, and firing its own built in auto-flash, to full manual, giving you total control! The lens that comes with it is your standard, everyday lens, but I chose to purchase a Konica 70-210 auto-focus telefoto zoom with the camera. With these two lenses, you're covered for almost every situation that comes up in photography. This is an easy to operate camera, with all the features of a pro single lens reflex. Sure, it's not digital; but painting a barn door isn't art, is it? I would HIGHLY recommend this camera to any SERIOUS photgraphy hobbyist! She is one of a kind.
I've had this camera for a little less than a year and have had mixed emotions about it. The small size of the camera and the large screen is a huge bonus. It's also very light which makes it easy to bring anywhere; unfortunately it's best for casual snapshots. Unless you are outdoors and it's well lit, you are going to struggle getting photographs. I have since upgraded to a Nikon D40 (dSLR) for my real pictures and have the Casio as back-up "just for fun" camera.Pros:-Great battery life-Huge display screen (2.5 inches!)-Metal design feels sturdy in your hand-Small! You don't even notice it in your pocket or purse.-Best shot settings are helpful when you don't know what settings to use.Cons:-No actual viewfinder. Trust me, you need that. If it's even remotely sunny, it's so hard to see the display; therefore making composition, immpossible.-A lot of noise in low light situations.-Flash is very harsh, even in the soft setting, giving a lot of pictures the washed-out drunk party picture effect.Don't get me wrong, I do still love this camera to bring along when I don't want to risk damaging my D40. I just wouldn't solely rely on it.
What can I say, this product was a piece of cake to set up. I installed the HDD, plugged in the power and USB cables, and the drive came up immediately for formatting. It worked flawlessly for 4 months. Then one day, it didn't. It powers up, the drive spins, but doesn't mount. I tried 2 different HDD that I know work (used in other external enclosures of a different brand), and they didn't mount either. So off with it to the electronics recycler, and off for me to buy a new enclosure, ...of a different brand. I give it 1 star for dying in only 4 months, but I could give it half a star more for being so easy to set up.
This is the fourth Canon UW housing that I have owned. I started with the SD110 (3.2mp), then an S500 (5mp), and then an SD550 (7.1mp) and now I am shooting with the new G7 (10mp). You can see my reviews of those housings and read about some of the torture I have put them through. If you want to see my photos, check out what I have posted here on Amazon, or for even more, search for "bluewavechris" on Flickr to see my full collection.All have held up great, and I am in the water with my camera almost every day. I am not particularly gentle with my gear. This housing is well built and seems solid for semi-pro use. (yeah...it may not be as "bombproof" as an Ikelite housing, but it is also much smaller and costs about a third as much !!)The only drawbacks to this housing are:1) You cannot use the selector wheel on the back. Minor issue, but there are times when you might want to use, but can't.2) The size of the lens barrel on the housing prohibits you from using the flash effectively (the flash for lower right side of the frame is blocked, even with the diffuser plate)for close up/macro shots. I used to get some great macro shots with the flash in the housing for the SD550, and I miss that with this one, since it's ability to macro focus (as close as the lens on the front of the housing) is far superior to the SD cameras.3) This housing is VERY buoyant!! I tried the Canon weight kit, and didn't like how clunky it looked, and it never seemed to stay tight. So I may try to fill up some of the open space in the housing with absorber packs and see how that works. Again, a minor issue, in fact having the housing float is a good thing (see my review for the SD110 housing) !!(Update 9/10/07: after taking the camera and housing in the water daily for several months, I have gotten used to the buoyancy, and don't even notice it any more.)Something you can do to help keep your housing working well are:1) Rinse with fresh water after each use, it will keep the corrosion at bay.2) Check, clean and lube the O-ring occasionally. I use a popcicle stick to pry out the ring and clean it (no sharp edges).3) I store the housing in an inexpensive lightly padded drawstring Coleman stove pouch (no zippers to corrode and break). Also store the housing out of direct sunlight, and don't leave it sealed up in a car or in the trunk (too much heat can warp the case).4) When staying in an air conditioned hotel, don't put the camera into the housing until you have taken it outside and let it warm up. The only time I ever had one of these housings fog up was when I put mine in the housing while I was in the hotel room. It cut short a morning of diving.5) Get one of those foam float keychains from a boating supply store and attach that to the strap or the housing to make it easier to see if dropped....the housing does float, this will make it easier to spot on the surface.Get one.....you won't be disappointed....and get in the water and enjoy it !!!
WORKS GREAT AM NOW ARCHIVING A LOT OF OLD BLACK AND PICS AND EVEN SOME SLIDES AND NEGS. THE HOLDERS ARE VERY FLIMSY BUT CANT BEAT THE HIGH DPI THE OTHER SOFTWARE IS QUITE COMPLICATEDTHANKS WAYNE
Our daughter used this player frequently in the 3 months she had it. She loved that it was pink, she loved the flashing lights when you pressed the jewel button, she loved her princess music over and over and over again. But then it suddenly stopped recognizing the CD. It wouldn't spin or anything, the display just said "no" (as in no CD inserted). At first taking the CD out and reinserting did the trick but very quickly even that didn't work. The display now shows odd, nonsensical characters and the player is completely nonfunctional. The radio still works but does a 4 year old really want to listen to the radio? No! She wants to listen to her princess music. Our daughter was very gentle with this product as I don't allow them to misuse any of their toys. This is just another poorly foreign- made "disposable" electronic item. I feel bad for my girl because it is past warranty and we no longer have the receipt or box and buying another $40 radio after 3 months is preposterous. Shame on Emerson. Shame, shame, shame.
The drum was completely defective. It was not useable and had to be returned. We have not yet received the replacement - so we cannot comment on the replacement yet. We were disappointed in the quality, as this was supposed to be a new unit, of which there was no way it was.
It's inexpensive and does exactly what it needs to do. I only gave it 4 starts because it doesn't turn into a sports car when I want it to.
Look VERY carefully at the picture for this product. Note 3 things:1) The louvers are horizontal2) The louvers are FIXED (do not adjust up or down)3) The position of the louvers in relationship to the driver.Let's look at these three areas more closely...1) There are two support posts on the back of the mount which will go over and attach to the top horizontal louver... so the louver MUST be horizontal.2) If the louvers are NOT fixed (up or down), the weight of the Garmin unit will cause the mount along with your Garmin to hang flacidly downward in a position where you can't see the screen (it will face the floor).3) The mounting bracket swivels left and right... but not up or down. Therefore, if the position of your vents are too high or too low in relationship to the driver, you might be disappointed in your ability to see the screen clearly in different light conditions.However.....If you meet all the above criteria, this IS the unit for YOU! I loved mine... I just wish someone had told me about the "fixed", non-adjustable (up or down) louver requirement...Of importance to note: When I realized this was not the unit for me, I e-mailed the seller, and was cheerfully and promptly issued an RMA and a refund. So, even if this is not the right unit for you, (there are others)... I recommend this seller very highly.
This product is great for PowerPoint presentations. I will never leave home without it and I bring it to all my presentations. The only thing I don't like is the limited amount of space it holds on the thumb drive.
very disapointed by this computer, the hard drive is so slow, it's a drag.I miss my old Dell.If course, they never mention when you buy the Sony laptop that the disk is a slow RPM.Stay away.stephan.
If you have a camera that can use this type of adaptor; get it. It's OEM and it works. You can video or use the time lapse function without worrying about battery life. And if your computer doesn't have an SD card reader and you have to use the cameras supplied cords, this will same on the battery life.
I think this is the best choice of DVD player. I like the fact that I can leave 3 disks in it at the same time and watch them whenever I want to. It can play DVD, VCD and CD. I thought the price also very reasonable. I like the zoom and the multiple language functions. The picture quality is also exceptional. Buy and enjoy it.
Awesome picture as viewed on a KDL-40XBR2 BRAVIA XBR LCD Flat Panel HDTV in Best Buy. If you don't have a 1080P monitor, get one of each with your hard earned dollars if you want the best DVD has to offer to date.
Everything worked fine. Wired up my new head unit and it sounds better than my old splice job that I did with the stock harness.I have a 2005 Mitsubishi lancer
I got this bag along with my new Nikon D40. The camera with 18-55mm lens attached fits perfectly with about 3/4" to spare. I also got the 55-200mm VR lens and the D40 with this lens attached also fits in the bag, but it's tight. Since I normally keep the 18-55mm lens on the camera, I purchased the Lowepro Lens Case 1 to hold the 55-200mm and strapped it to the shoulder strap of the Topload Zoom Mini.
I ordered TWO of these - one for me and one for a friend. They arrived well packaged and without any breakage.They're typical slim jewel cases. Sturdy enough for storing DVDs and CDs. As with any slim jewel case, there's little/no space to label them on the edge. If that's an issue, don't buy them.
The camera arrived in good shape and I was able to use it for my Photography I class at the local college in my hometown. Everything worked fine and I was happy with my purchase.
The cigarette charger will work good in my car I need to be able to plug my iPod and my iPad and
Overall, it is a good quality leather case. However, it could be bigger in order to hold the Palm better. When you fasten it, it looks sort of bulky.Sleek and stylish though. And, I got a good price!!
This was an excellent purchase. The tablet works great, and I received my order in a timely manner.
The CMOS battery was apparently dead on arrival. At least when I installed it in my 600X laptop, it did not retain date or time. Too much trouble to return it for replacement, but I'll avoid dealing with this vendor.
Best universal remote I have ever owned. Easy set up. I would recomend it for anyone. Mac user friendly.
I love remotes! This one works well and is a must-have if you'll be taking any portrait-type shots. For the price, it really should have been included in the camera.
The best flash drive I've ever used. Unlike some other flash drives, you don't need to install any software into the computer you're using, you just plug it in and use it. Very simple. I've had it for quite a while and never had ANY problem with it. The transfer speed is very fast. I can put about twenty five songs on here in under thirty seconds. The blue light is a good feature so you don't actually unplug it before it's done saving. The plastic used to make this is very durable. I've stepped on it, sat on it, and I've even put it in my backpack and let it get crushed by my textbooks. It still works perfectly.
...It's a great DVD player. It runs fantastic. The picture and sound quality are crisp, and my favorite feature on it has to be the zoom. It comes in handy when you're watching some "mature" movies....I'm not a big technical guy, so you might want to consult someone on that aspect of the player, but I'm happy with this. The only thing that looses points with me would be the size of this machine. It's very large and when DVD players are more common among households in a few years, this might start to look dated (remember the first few years of VCR's??)Over all, for the money and the quality, you can't beat this.
So far so good. I've only had this hard drive for a month but its worked great so far. I have on older laCie Brick hard drive which i decided needed to be backed up and replaced. It was still working fine after 3 or so years. Transferring data from the Brick to my new hard drive took quite a long time but i think this is due to an old mac with older firewire connections and you only have to do it once. It should be even better when i buy a new computer too.Normal operating is much faster but slightly more noisy (doesn't bother me at all) from the bigger fan. This is fine for me as i mainly listen to music stored on my hard drive.The auto off function is very usefull as you don't need to eject it everytime you turn your computer off.I am expecting this hard drive to last another few years before i replace it.
Received these batteries in a timely fashion, but both batteries would not take a charge, as if they had either been completely used up, or lost their capacity from sitting on the shelf too long.While the price is excellent, if they don't work, then even free is too much.Waiting for replacement items to come in, and will put a review up on those once I receive
This is wonderful camera. Very easy to use and can carry in pocket. Though I am not a professional photographer, I can say this camera has substance and value. I took couple of pictures in bright sunlight and dark (night). I find bit difficult to focus an object in dark as there is no optical view finder. This could be because of some other settings required. I am fully satisfied with this little camera.
I bought these for my laptop which I use while IWinter in Florida. I was skeptical, because I paidmuch more for the Yamaha speakers I use in Chicago.These are just as good, and much cheaper. The priceis great, and I recommend them to anyone.
We use these as indoor lightning protection from outdoor IP security camera circuits. Lightning has certainly found our cameras a number of times, and the APC PNET1GB has protected both the cameras and network just as designed. After 3 lightning hits on one line the surge was finally enough to take out the surge protector, but still didn't allow the bolt of lighnting to attack the camera or network. The gigabit speed capability means - no slow downs or bottlenecks. We absolutely will keep using these units.
These speakers are the absolute best that money can buy. There is only 1 other system in the same quality range and thats the klipsh pro media 5.1 but the logitech z5500 has built in decoders for 5.1 digital playback which makes it the better buy. They also have the highest peak of 1000 watts that Ive ever seen on a pc speaker system and the quality and fidelity of sound that comes out of them stays crisp and dosent distort one bit even on extreme levels of volume. The sub absoutly rocks the house and there is more than enough cord length to set the system up how ever you would like to. All you need is a great soundcard to really optimize the sound from these baby's and you will never need another system for you pc I promise you
I have had my Creative Labs Muvo TX 256 MP3 player for a couple of weeks, and I am extremely pleased with it. Not only is the player compact and easy to use, but the sound quality is first-rate. I have heard other MP3 players (I-Pod, iRiver, etc.), but they all pale in comparison. If you are shopping for a moderately priced player with great, easy-to-use features, then this is a great choice.
I was paying $... a month for my cable connection, but I never knew when things were on and I had an appalling habit of flipping endlessly around the channels. Every time I happened upon the shows I liked, nauseating waves of commercials would intrude. I had Bravo which showed great films, but the commercials ruined them. Now, with Showstopper, I can watch TV competently. I turn on the TV and can immediately get to a nice list of shows that I've preselected, including the late night comedy things that came on after I fell asleep. I can select from the list, even pause partway through, watch something else, then come back to the very point where I left off. With one button, I can leap over the commercials. What a relief this thing is! I love it! If I miss a what it was that made the audience suddenly laugh, I can hit the replay button and get it, even when I'm watching a show live. If someone needs to talk to me, even in the middle of a live show, I can pause, talk and go right back. We used to say, save you're comments till the commercial, now we can talk whenever we want and then go back to the show. You can control your own time, which is a really enjoyable power that TV normally deprives you of. This is a great improvement over making VCR recordings: you don't have to find a tape to put in, you don't have to worry that you run out of tape (though you might run out of space on the hard drive, you have much more room), all your recorded shows appear on a nice list displayed on screen so you can scroll and click your choices, programming is easy and intuitive, it finds all the shows in the schedule for you. The downloaded schedule comes in every night (&quot;while you sleep&quot; they say, not accounting for nightowls and insomniacs!) and lets you search more than a week ahead. It has a function that lets you search the schedule for all shows in particular categories (e.g., classic comedy movies, letterboxed movies, shows about animals) and you can use the cursor to spell out categories that you want to find (e.g., everything with Claude Rains). It comes with a 15-minute instruction video featuring the most normal man in the man in the world sitting in the most normal living room in the world with the most normal wife in the world calling to him from off-camera--I found rather touching that Panasonic put so much thought into trying to create a feeling of peace and reassurance and quite funny that they choose exactly this guy to create that feeling. At the same time, I learned a lot. My TV competence level has skyrocketed with Showstopper. This is probably the coolest electronic device I've ever bought. Am I sorry I didn't pay another $... and gotten the one with more memory? Maybe. I figured these things will get cheaper and with more and more memory. The more expensive one will seem small by future standards, so why not save $...? But if this one isn't available, go for the better one. I do think this is better than Tivo, because of the monthly fee. I haven't compared all the features of the two machines, but mine has just great features and has been a great pleasure to use.
Just out of the box, I tried to adjust the eye-piece to my eyes. I tried the right one, they kept bending in the middle. I guess one cannot help that, but it was annoying. I tried the left eye. The knob would not even turn. I tried a little harder, and the eye-piece came off, and some sticky white stuff came out of it. I guess that made it lose its waterproofability.It gets even better. I called Amazon,to get a return authorization to return the the bad product. They refused to take their product back.I can order damaged or faulty stuff from China and sell them on amazon w/o being responsible for anything. Isn't that nice?That was the last thing I will ever buy hfrom Amazon. Unless they treat me right and get their nogood product back.
I bought my cyber shot camera and it came with these NH-AA-2DB Ni-MH AA 2500mAh Batteries. They worked very well. I decided to buy rechargable batteries for a backup at the store where I bought the camera but they didn't have the same batteries. They had a cheaper version and they said they would work as well. Guess what? They didn't. They were junk and only held a charge during 30 minutes of use. I recharged them and they were worse. So I purchased the Sony brand 2500mAh and they work fine. I have had and used these 1.5 years and now they are not holding a charge for long, so have ordered new ones. I use the camera a lot and for batteries to work for 1.5 years is pretty good.
Use this all the time for my photography class. Camera stores in my area are selling it for double the price, but it is the same exact object. This is great, perfect for dark room photographers.
I bought these headphones at Target for $50, hoping to get a comfortable, decent sounding pair of earphones... I was extremely disappointed, no, shocked, at the pitiful sound quality from these earphones! It was so obvious that I didn't even need to compare them against other earphones to immediately realize the lack of sound quality. I had already been suspicious when I noticed that Nike did not put any specifications whatsoever regarding the driver of the earphones anywhere on the box, and I quickly realized why. A good set of earphones should provide adequate bass... these immediately sounded "tinny". Upon turning up your iPod to maximum, the sound is completely distorted as if it's blowing out the earphones drivers.Next, I compared these headphones against my iPod Touch's factory earphones, a $15 pair of Sony over the ear style earphones, and an ordinary pair of headphones under $20.The $15 pair of Sony earphones, completely blew the Nike's out of the water. And I wouldn't say that the Sony earphones were good either, these were the cheapest Sony earphones that Target sells. That's how bad these Nike's were! Also, with all of the other "cheap" headphones, not one of them experienced the horrible distortion that the Nike's did when turned up to max.I returned the Nike's to Target about an hour later, so I can't comment much on comfort as I didn't wear them more than 10 minutes. I was surprised though to discover how HEAVY these headphones are, they're made out of metal. I would imagine the extra weight would be an annoyance to your ears, and would make them staying in place even more difficult when moving or jogging... I don't know that from experience though, it just seems common sense.So in summary, Nike has put an extremely cheap earphone component not worth a dollar, into a very attractive looking product. They have decided to sell you on appearance, and if you're like me you might fall for it. I should have trusted with my initial doubts when I noticed the absence of all specifications on the box. If you still want to buy these, make sure you buy them in a store and not online, so it's easier for you to return them.
One year for a gift I was given just about every Maxell CD accessory there was. Most of them were pretty useless (lens cleaner, disk repair kit, the wipes), but this thing was just incredible. You spray a cleaning solution on the disk and then turn the internal gears so that it is wiped off by a little pad that really does the trick. If you are the kind of person who abuses your cds, or lets them lay around getting dusty every now and then, you should get this. It's under ten dollars and is worth about twenty. It is cheap, so sometimes the gear mechanism is hard to get going, but the cleaning it provides is superior to any product I have ever used before.Get the maxell CD opener too. I keep it on my keychain. It takes all the hassle out of opening a new cd.
I carefully compared the Kodak P850 to the Canon S2 IS and the Kodak has a few clear advantages in addition to a slightly lower price:-- Much larger, higher resolution LCD screen-- RAW (uncompressed) image format, though this is not available in continuous/bracketing modes-- Histogram display while shooting, which the Canon only provides in playback mode-- Time-lapse mode (which I personally find very useful)The Kodak has a few limitations:-- Its continuous mode frame rate is slower than the Canon's (and even slower than my old Canon A70)-- Its closest macro focusing distance is about four inches. The Canon S2's "super macro" mode can focus right to the front of the lens, letting you get as close as you want if lighting permits.-- It uses a proprietary lithium battery instead of AA's, so you have to carry another charger when traveling and spares are harder to find.-- It lacks the Canon's focus bracketing mode-- It has a less solid, less elegant physical feel than the Canon, though it's not bad.
Have had lots of fun transfering video I had on my computer. Not real happy with the software that comes with it, BUT I've had far worse. Can't fault the burner for the software.The burner has performed flawlessly and has burned every format with no problems. I was looking at a more expencive burner, but NOW I'm glad I got this one. For the savings I will find a better program and still come out cheaper than I ever could have by buying a different burner. Love this burner!!!
I picked this up to use with a new aluminum MacBook. Going Bluetooth seemed like an ideal way to go, as the notebook as bluetooth built in, and I wouldn't have to deal with an ugly wireless USB dongle hanging off the opposite side of the notebook than where I would place the mouse. Bluetooth mice are not common in stores; my local OfficeStaplesMaxDepot only carried two, this one for $30, and a $50 Microsoft model. I've recently been burned on a wireless Microsoft keyboard and mouse that I use at work, so I decided to go with the Targus.Pros:* Rechargable batteries, re-charges via the supplied USB cable (hopefully this will be a good eco move, right?)* Bluetooth, exactly what I needed* Good mouse movement, when it moves (see Cons below)* Easy to pair with OS XCons:* Cheap build quality* It doesn't feel as good in the hand as mice from Logitech or Microsoft* Poorly documented, and hard to get to battery door compartment (hopefully I'll never need to take those puppies out again)* Mouse movement sluggish for a sec when it's been idleOverall, I would say it's a good basic mouse. The trackpad on the MacBook is so wonderful, I don't expect to use the Targus mouse that often. Hopefully I have longer-life with it than other reviews posted here. One more side note: I thought that with the supplied USB cable it would have worked as a normal USB mouse out of the box...how wrong I was; this thing is Bluetooth only, so I had to pair is first. This isn't a big complaint, as I did buy a *wireless* mouse, but you would have thought that someone in Targus product management would have thought of that.
After weeks and weeks of research on digital cameras I finally took the plunge and switched from my dependable Pentax k1000 SRL film camera to the Canon Powershot 570a.This is a great camera! One of my major concerns was price. I also wanted high megapixels, a large, clear LCD display, simplicity and ease of use, image stabelization and the ability to switch to manual mode if I so desire. With price being a concern I never thought I would find anything with the long list of options I wanted within my price range. At $130.00 this camera had all I was looking for and more!The Powershot has so many extra options I'm still not done exploring all it has to offer. One thing I really enjoy is the various modes you can shoot in. Indoors, Outdoors, Macro, Landscape, Potrait, even Pets and Kids mode...its got everything. Compared to my old Pentax this camera is amazing. I have not even gotten to try using manual mode yet, I'm so busy experimenting with the various modes.If you are switching from a film camera this one is a great choice. In switching to digital, for me this is not a camera I will need to upgrade any time soon. There is plently of room for me to grow and learn. I'll probably be experiementing with all the options auto mode has to offer for the next year before I even get around to trying the manual mode!! This is a nice, easy to use camera that takes beautiful, professional looking pictures.
I had the HTS800 for less than a year when one day it just stopped working. There was no lightning storm, so it is a mystery why it happened. Anyway, Monster technical support arranged for an exchange and I received it quickly. However, the new one fails to work out of the box. I'm about to exchange this and am disappointed in their quality control -- You would think that they would at least plug it into an outlet to ensure the AC light turns on.
i wanted a shower cd player so i bought this one. i would not recommend you buying it at all. it says its a shower cd player, but when it got wet the water got into the cd player, chorroding the batteries. then the batteries wouldnt work, so they leaked battery fluid, which leaked into the cd player and broke it. i only go to use it once, because once it got wet it broke. DO NOT BUY THIS. true its by far the cheapest one at $30, but its not even worth that.
Moved a few months back and lost my Nikon charger... only had two of the batteries and somehow managed to use my D90 for over a month before finally finding the charger... simply amazing. These are surprisingly durable and keep their charge when lesser batteries don't.The only time you really need to worry about these batteries holding up is while heavily using liveview or video... but if you keep a spare on the charger you should be golden.
I installed two of these Edge 256MB PC2100 DDR non-ECC DIMMs in my desktop running a 1Ghz Athlon Thunderbird when I upgraded to Windows XP. They have been running fine for a few months with no lockups or crashes. I looked online for hours for cheap but reliable memory, and concluded that these Edge memory units are the best value.
The overall rating that this little (ok, maybe not THAT little) thing gets is quite truthful. The only reason why I chose this over the cheaper speakers with subwoofers was for the free shipping. But honestly, I'm glad I chose this. It looks really nice and it isn't as heavy or space-consuming as I had originally expected. The only complaint is that I wish the volume and bass control was on one of the satellite speaker rather than on some cool looking hub thing.
This roller met all my needs. It made this project much esier to do, in fact they should say if you are using the dynamat product this tool is required. Glad that I bought it!!!
This is a good router. I've been testing routers for a long time. I already had LinkSys, D-Link, Netgear, and again Linksys routers.My first linksys was a WRT54G - I replaced it because I was having problems trying to setup it to update my DynDns account.Had really bad experience with Netgear and D-Link routers. I have a kind of well visited website that runs in my home computer, and both Netgear and D-link were getting stuck, needing to be restarted sometimes. Really a bad thing for a router.I went back to linksys - it seems to be better. As soon I received the router, I noticed that the pictures from my website were being downloaded really slow... so I updated the firmware and the problem was solved.This new firmware works well with the DynDns, the router is not getting stuck with my traffic, the wireless has a acceptable range. The SpeedBooster - what makes this router more expensive, unfortunately only can be used with speedbooster clients... really useless for me.
for the price i really did'nt think i would be getting much as far as sound quality, but i was so wrong they are very good speaker. i was replacing altec lansing speakers that i paid almost three times as much for, they were great but after a few years my sub stopped working. i didn't want to spend as much as i had in the past so, i got the logitech x-540 speakers. i really got top of the line speakers for bottom of the line budget.
I was getting spotty reception on my Boston HD radio, on high ground about 35 miles west of the transmitter. The signal would drop out every minute or two for a second or so. Pretty annoying.The C. Crane FM Reflect Antenna has given me 100% reception, rain or shine, day or night.
Before buying Avery brand I have bought cheaper T-shirt iron-transfers only to be woefully disappointed. Since sticking with Avery I have had 10 perfect T-shirt projects completed. This specific brand is great since you do not have to print in reverse. The trick though is (1) Follow their directions carefully and (2) Patience in peeling off the transfer from the paper backing. If Avery made a tiny little tab like point where it would be simpler to peel off the transfer this product would be perfect.
I bought my new iPod in April 06 after my Mini was stolen out of my locker during one of my high school Water Polo games. A few days ago, I stepped on it, and there was an airsoft pellet under it, and it dented the back, killing the hard drive. I went to the closest Apple store, and within 5 minutes, I left with a brand new replacement iPod at no cost to me. Since is was technicaly my fault, I should have had to pay a large fee. Luckily, I discussed my problem face-to-face with a person. If I sent it through the mail to Apple to be fixed, it would have cost a lot of money. If yours ever breaks, just find the nearest Apple store.
Perfect fit for 2nd. gen Nano.Rubber protection inside keeps the iPod well protected.The screen protection "glass" is cristal clear and matches the screen size perfectly.Very good product!
Found this unit when I was looking for a power cord for a cheaper unit I bought at Wal-Mart. This one had more features and memory (24 MB v 8 MB) for about $20 more.Battery life is above what I expected and the screen is adequate for use in a moving vehicle.If you want to use it for any type of serious navigation though, you will have to purchase the MapSource add-on maps. Transferring them via the serial port is S-L-O-W.
i recommend this cord :) its a great value, except a part of the old cord got stuck in my portable tvs so its gonna be fun trying to get it out :(
I bought this item 1 week ago. It's not as expensive as wacom and it's featureFirst thing I found is - the driver (latest from the website) does not pass windows xp test. Ok, continue anyway and it works ok. However, I cannot use pressure sensitive feature on Flash and Illustrator. The only thing that works is photoshop.... you can search this model review on the internet and people will say the say thing about software compatibility issues.I'm thinking of buying Wacom.
I'm getting into telescopes again after last using one as a kid in the 70's, and this is my first "serious" amateur telescope. It strikes a good balance being small enough to be portable, yet powerful enough to see some interesting things, all at a reasonable cost. There's also some growth room as it can take a motorized drive for those who want to use time exposures. I'll list the positives/negatives below:Positive:One of the best packaging jobs I've seen; quite literally triple boxing the tube/mirror unit.*bang for the buck*-it's hard to spend $250 and get something comparable.Fairly easy to learn and use, especially if you're mechanically inclined.The manual gives you the idea it was written by people who use these, not some copy editor.Little to no adjustment on the collimation is needed.Negative:The assembly manual is entirely written, some pictures would have helped.You need to grease the azimuth screw to get it to adjust smoothly.The dial on the R/A wheel is flimsy and can be moved if you push it.The "Starry Skies" software refused to install on my Win 7 64 bit computer, saying it needed pre-requisites that were already installed. I used the free "Stellarium" to figure out what was where.The 130ST is fantastic for viewing the moon, the major planets, scenery, and imaging stars. It is not however a miracle machine. With the 3X eyepiece I can clearly see Saturn and it's rings, but even then it's a small image and you need to be careful not to touch any part of the scope to keep it stable. I haven't tried a real test yet to take it into a dark field and see if I can pick up a nebula, but I imagine it could. Am I happy with this? Yes. Would a Dobson pick up more things? Of course, at the cost of portability and ease of adjustment.For those who don't know what a Dobson is, it's a telescope design that appeared in the 60's and is notable for being simple to construct. The downside is they don't use a high magnification and so end up really large, big enough some use a truss design to allow them to be disassembled and transported in a car.
The cartridge I received was defective - everything printed with it had a green hue. I contacted the seller - 4inkjets - and was told I had to deal with the manufacturer. I expect the seller to stand behind the product it sells, and not push me off to someone else. I called the manufacturer, and after spending time of the phone with them, they agreed to send a replacement cartridge.
freezes up and loses data when changing the battery. I was using it to rember appointments. It froze so stopped using it.
I had reception problems from the start with the mouse and the Enter key on the keyboard broke in less than a year. (I've used many keyboards with different computers at work and home and never had a key break like this.) too bad because it looked good in the box.
We chose this TV after researching the reviews and viewing the picture in action at the local stores. It has a very good picture, an attractive frame and a very competitive price. When a program is broadcast in HD it is stunning, particularly nature and outdoor programs.A note on shipping: This set had white glove shipping and we were provided with a tracking number the day after purchase. TV arrived in Atlanta two days later. However, 7 days later when we had not been contacted for delivery I had to e-mail Amazon who provided a local number which I called and got a lame excuse from the shippers, but finally got delivery scheduled 2 days later. However, they delivered and started to leave. I had to reminded them it was white glove service which they said wasn't shown on the shipping orders, so they opened the box and checked for damage and left. So, beware, just because it has arrived quickly, doesn't mean it will be delivered quickly and you may need to take action yourself.We have always had plain tv cable service and needed to upgrade to digital and a DVR box with Comcast to get the HD service. Be aware that there are only a few channels broadcast in HD and you don't get them on Comcast cable unless you have the DVR box, and that every program on those channels may not be HD. Also the large screen will make pictures not in HD less sharp than your analog tv and sometimes does not fill the screen fully. Then you must use the picture button to stretch the picture which gives the picture a slightly squat look. The zoom button will take the squat look out, but then the top and bottom of the screen is cut off a bit. Comcast has a warning on it's web site that using the tv's for more than 2 hours with the small picture could cause burn-in on the sides resulting in permanent damage.The Samsung remote is easy to use, but is superceded by the DVR Comcast remote.All in all, we have had no problems with the TV, just need to adjust to the new technology of HD.
I own this camera and while it was very good in 2002-2003 the years have passed it by. There are other cameras with more megapixels, faster response time, better battery life, lighter weight, better lens, etc. Plus they cost the same or less than this camera is advertised for here. I still use it because I bought the waterproof case (up to 100ft depth!) and I use that regularly. You can probably find used s230s for way less than the prices here if you really want it.
As good as it gets. Fast AF, image stabilization (that works), great color & contrast, and works well with the 2X extender making it a 600mm f5.6. It is expensive, but if you need a fast super telephoto with unbelievable image quality this is it.Can be effectively handheld for short periods, but best used with a tripod or monopod.If you check around you will find that this lens holds its resale value quite well, although most people that do part with this lens will later regret selling it.There are only a few on-line vendors I trust when ordering something of this cost. In the 10 years I've ordered from Amazon they have always not only honored their return policy, but on one occasion when the manufacturer was slow to help with a defect Amazon agreed to a refund well after the 30 day return policy had expired.If you are unsure, try renting first. As another poster mentioned, other lenses will pale in comparison.
Not much more to say than &#34;It works&#34;. If you only need a 3 ft. Cat-6 cable, this works great.
Hi,I read so many reviews on different earphones for my ipod. I wanted the same sound quality that I had experienced with my Sennheiser PX100. I received these 2 days ago and the sound quality is great but....Cons:1) I wish that Sennheiser would have used better quality wires. Immediately out of the box I did NOT like the wires. I have examined and bought many cheap earphones and these have the same cheapy wires.2) The assymetrical wires is a little annoying, but I am already getting used to them.3) The wires do produce a nasty hollow rubbing sound if you move, even in the slightest...I don't think I will be wearing these in the gym.Pros:1) Definately a difference in sound than the earphones provided by Apple. Rich bass, clear sound. I can literally hear things in my music that I hadn't noticed before. Which is why I rated these 4 stars.2) These are definately noise canceling. So, my primary use will be to block out my husband's snores at night, which brings me to #3...3) They are very comfortable to sleep in. I tried sleeping in the Sennheiser PX100's...UNCOMFORTABLE! I tried sleeping in the ipod Apple earphones even more UNCOMFORTABLE. These you barely notice they are there even when you are sleeping right on your ear.So I am mostly happy with these but I will still be on the hunt for the perfect earphones for a good price...Sennheiser you almost got it right!
Kind of liked the radio as it was simple and straight forward. Only after two weeks of trying on and off I could never get it to alarm on the SAME feature. Would work fine as a weather radio. Think mine was just a bad one and am going to return and order the WR-300.
Yea, so they seem like they might not stand being dropped. But the sound is amazing for something that costs $7! Buy three or four in case they break. Also, they don't have a dc adapter but they do come with a USB port adapter which you can plug into your ipod charger... no batteries necessary you just can't charge your ipod and run your speakers at the same time.
These were a great buy! They work as good as the ones that sell for $20 and $30 in the regular stores!
After my original keyboard bit the dust, I purchased this replacement. Works like new!
The card turned out to be horribly slow. The digital camera takes 4-5 seconds to write to it if more than 100 images stored. First we thought it was due to the size of the card, but having bought a viking and a crucial 64 mb compactFlash card we realise that it is not the size of the card, but the brand of card which is making the process slow.We later found following comparison which does seem to support our findings that the card IS SLOW..http://www.dpreview.com/articles/mediacompare/page4.asp?sort=cp995jpeg
Range extender does work over 40 feet in my application. The receiver requires my remote to be within 3 feet to operate. Overall my needs were met and I am happy I can lay in bed and change channels.
I got 2 sets of these, one set connects my Dish HD receiver to my Samsung 650 series LCD TV and the other set connects the new Samsung 1080p up converting DVD player I just purchased from Amazon. No problems, these cables work fine and are a great buy at $9.95 each.
The optics are clear and crisp. Yes you may have a slight issue with focusing on things that are very close (30ft or so) but the point of binoculars is to view things far away. I would definitely buy these again if I ever happen to need another pair. It is an amazing thing to just look through these and see things instantly in focus and not have to worry about adjustments.
I use the DSL Service from SWBell, PacTel, etc. that uses PPPoE logon. I could not get other methods of sharing my DSL account to work because of the need to logon to the DSL account over a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. The DSL Router from LinkSys works great with the newest firmware that will automatically connect and login to your DSL account. The Network Address Translation (NAT) Firewall is simple and not as powerful as other Firewalls, but it is a great first line of defense. I added Norton Intenet Security 2000 on my PC to compliment. The DHCP Server works great automatically assigning IP addresses to my PC on the home network. All this sounds complicated, but was very easy to setup and configure. It took about 5-15 minutes to install and setup and then I was online with 4 PC's via one DSL address!
I purchased this product after researching it here on Amazon. All in all I am very happy with the radio. It is extremely sturdy and seems well made. The reception seems good and I can get NPR radio without a problem unlike with my bedside radio. The single speaker is fairly loud, although at higher levels it does distort a little. As I tend to listen to "talk radio" in the shower, I am just at the level where it becomes an issue.One other small issue is the LCD screen which loses contrast if placed at an angle. I have mounted my radio about a foot above head height up on a wall at the end of the shower. If the backlight is on, it makes it a little worse! This being said, now that the radio is tuned in and set up, it doesn't present that big a problem!I agree with other reviewers that the alarm and flashlight are a little strange for features, but then, if the lights ever do go out while I am mid shower, I'm sure I will be grateful for the illumination.As I say, all in all, a nice product that I am pleased I purchased.
I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can sayis WOW!!!!This is probably the best purchase I have ever made.This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It'svery easy to use as well!I have bought other brands before, and this one justblows everything else out of the water! I have to say,everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stopthinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with itthe moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELYPOSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! IGUARANTEE IT!!!
This is a more powerful fan than just a square mounted case fan. You can really feel the air moving out from this blower. I have it mounted obove my viedo card. If I remember the before temp correctly then it is about 4-5 degrees Celsius cooler. Nice and cool. Very easy to Install.
HDMI is the way to go for HDTV and/or upconverting DVD players.Caution: Plan ahead and buy the cable online for under $10 including shipping!!! I received mine in 3 days. There is NO DIFFERENCE in the picture and audio delivered by the $100 cable and the $10 cable!!!
This is one of several units I have purchase. I recently built a new home and put over 1500 Feet of structial wiring in. Terk has made it all useless. The units perform better then I could have ever expected.
I was pretty impressed with this unit. Downloading and playing music is a snap. My only complaint is that some of the high level navigation is difficult. I.e. getting to the shuffle play menu. The instruction sheet is not that good. The device is fine.
This is a plain metal lens adaptor, it gets the job done and it is just the right lenght for the KM-Z6's lens barrel, so it will not be seen in any of your pictures. This is a necesity to improve the images of your Z# camera with filters.
It's a very good cable.Works prefect.Much better than using VGA port!
These slide pages are exactly what I needed so I would not have to put all those slides back in a cannister I would not use. I placed allthe slides in the album slide holder and used much less space.
everything arrived on time and was in excellent condition
I thought I had to get a new ipod, since it wasn't holding a charge for longer than 30 min (I have it for 3 years). I figured it might need a new battery and this did the trick. It's back to playing several hours of music in one charge. Very happy with purchase.
Was a decent buy with $60 in mail in rebates from bestbuy's bf sales but I noticed that the router would keep dropping and restoring the connections, and this was a direct wired connection on my desktop.Tried to reset it with the paperclip and start over, no change. After poking around the web, I found that if I restored the device, then reverted to the 1.03 firmware, then updated to the newest 1.05 firmware, that has fixed it for now.As for setup on the laptop, make sure you uncheck let Windows manage the wireless connection and uses the Airlink software. Atleast in my area anyway.With NetStumbler I found 6 other various hotpoints and Windows would always pick another connection besides mine, although that could be good for Wardriving.
Nice filter, stunning packaging both from Tiffen and from the vendor. Have just ( Today!!) sold 6 pictures to a local gallery, and two used the 23A filter to make stunning cloudscapes in black and white digital pics.
I just think it's an excellent choise for the kind of people that like to carry on a camera to everywhere and also like a great definition with it.I strongly recomend this camera.thanks
The charger for the equipment did not work. Of course this took 4-5 dsys to find out. So the service was good but they never checked the equipment they sent me. Had to buy a new battery, and now a charger
THIS CAMERA IS AWSOME. IT BRINGS IN PICTURES FROM A GOOD DISTANCE CLEARLY. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND.
i didn't get a chance to use it cause i bought it for emergencies.but think its very good to travel with.infact hope they still have them around if this one ever goes .also its very good to travel with the weather radio that i bought with this flashing light.you never know when your going to need help,thanks kathy
I have misplaced the manual, and there is NO manual online anywhere for this mouse. It worked well but now I cannot get it linked with it's USB pod. JUNK.
Let me begin by saying I'm an audio buff (both home and car) and I don't please easily. I'm very particular about natural sound reproduction, so that's where I'm coming from in this review. First, please don't dismiss these as merely a cosmetic upgrad to Polk's db line (I was turned off by the MOMO logo at first), they are a completely redesigned set of speakers with different tweeters, a much more sophisticated crossover network, and higher quality woofers (better cone, magnetic structure, etc).Now that that's been said, let's begin with the tweeters. I found the tweeters to be ridiculously bright for silk/poly domes, which caught me a little off guard. I would have expected this from titanium domes, but I digress. Their detail is incredible though. I found that I needed to use the -3db (the crossovers offer 0, -3, -6db) attenuation to take a bit of the shrillness out of the tweeters. The tweeters are extremely capable and well defined, just a bit over the top at the stock setting.The system handles the 125w RMS (from my PPI PCX-4125) I'm sending admirably, and with low distortion (they will begin to clip at the top of their power band, but that's expected). By the way, you don't need an amp that pushes 125w to get these components to sing, its almost overkill actually. The woofers, being a carbon fiber weave are far superior in weight and rigidity to poly and other injection molded comsumer grade woofers, these are simply in a different class altogether. The upshot? They hit harder and sound cleaner while being more efficient then their plastic cousins. Speaking of efficiency, they can play uncomfortably LOUD with a low gain setting (remember folks, I have between 125-150w RMS going to them, so of course my gain would be low). One thing to note is that they take about 20-30 hours to break-in before they really open up. Believe me, it makes a big difference. With that said, the mid-bass is impressive even before they seat themselves completely. I have them filtered at 60hz, which I find is the perfect balance between performance and protection. There's no need to send them bass they can't handle, you can't easily hear, and that will tax them unnecessarily. These aren't subwoofers, and shouldn't be treated as such. The midbass is full, accurate, and faithful to the music (if you want boomy, save your money and buy Kicker). Besides, I'm adding a JL Audio 10W3V2 (powered by a JL 250/1) subwoofer to round out the system. These components work very well without a sub though. One thing to note about mounting. The woofers are deep and have large magnets, so they may be a bit tricky to install in certain cars. They do have a magnet dust boot that is removable for tight installations, so Polk didn't completely leave you high and dry.The crossover networks are much nicer and a good deal more sophisticated then their db series cousins. Be warned, these crossovers are rather large, so placement may be an issue. I would recommend against putting them in the doors, because you can't access the tweeter adjustments easy. Consider placing them under the dash.Conclusion: Overall, the Momo series Polk components are the most natural sounding speakers in their price range and a real steal. Let me put it this way, they compare favorably to MB Quartz' Premium line, which says it all. Thanks for the read.
Before I decided on this make/model I researched customer reviews on Amazon and other feedback websites for several hours. I also researched at least 10 other DVR players made by Sony, Panasonic, etc. and although I didn't find as much feedback about this Zenith as I did about some of the other, better known brands I found the feedback to be all positive. After owning it for about 6 weeks I feel (so far) that it's well-deserved. It has perfectly played several types of DVDs and VHSs and was very easy to hook up. The remote is simple to operate. The machine works quietly and can record on blank tapes and play them with no problems. I hope it keeps working this well, because I think it was an excellent buy.
I put this 80mm fan atop a dvd rom in my case because after a long time reading about sizes on the internet, i discovered that the 80mm size was perfect to sit on top of the rom drive and occupy the 2 vacant 5 1/4 drive bay spaces above it. Perfect. So now i have it blowing outwards because i dont have a dust vent there or i would prob have it blowing inwards, and i have it turned up to highest speed. its not loud. i can hear it, but its RPM is very high so i totally dont care cause its doing what i want it to do : make a beautiful front fan blue light and taking vacant heat out and pushing it out the front of my case and making it so more air has to come in thru the 200mm front in facing fan to cool my case. for the price, this is definitely awesome . if youre even considering it, just buy it. and get prime. it rocks.
I purchased these as just a set of cheap headphones to travel with since they fold. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of sound and at how comfortable these are on my small ears. They even do not interfere with my glasses.
When you buy anything, cost is relative. I chose this B+W filter because my experience with my other B+W filters have been superb. I just purchased a Canon L lens, and wouldn't ever want to chance my photos with anything less. Besides, the filter is made in Germany--Germans make the best products!
this keychain seems good for the money, but isnt worth the hassle. it locks up when trying to put photos on it, then you can shut it down, you have to let the battery die and recharge it.
I bought this bag as an alternate/temporary bag before I got a really heavy duty bag for my 17" MacBook Pro.It was even better looking in person than it was online...cool surprise! I am particularly fond of the bright green color of the inside of the bag, but thats personal preference (I love lime green).The bag fits the 17" MacBook Pro very well, with a little bit of breathing room. I suspect that someone with a Speck Clear Case (Speck MB17-CLR-SEE See Thru 17-Inch MacBook Pro Hard Case (Clear)) wouldn't have any trouble fitting it in there. The power adapter and a mouse just barely fit into the cargo net area on this bag (which is under the flap and gets buckled in for safety.The only complaint I have with this bag is this: I am a fast walker, and the bag tends to bounce on my hip when I walk. I have tried swinging it around to the back, but the same effect happens. The only way I've found to solve this is holding the bag down with a hand. This may be a personal issue as I do walk faster than about 95% of the population.Pros: Very cool looking, well built, fits 17" MBP very well, reasonable priceCons: Fast walkers will sound like a giant wearing sandals
I have had this printer for almost 10 years and while it is expensive to replace the ink, the cartridges last a very long time. This is used primarily for printing letters,contracts and other daily business needs. One of the great things about a BW laser printer is they can create very good no smear lables.
I had read many reviews saying how great this router was and I also found quite a few ripping it. I was also considering the Netgear. I decided to give this Linsys the shot knowing that if is wasn't any good Amazon would readily take it back. I could not believe how easy this was to set up. I first used DHCP. That was so easy I went straight to setting up Static IP's. I love this router. Feeling pretty cocky about now I decided to upgrade the firmware which was also very easy. Just read the manual and the web page if you have any problems. My boss bought the Netgear at the same time I picked up the Linksys and he had some difficulty setting ut up. I love the logging and port forwarding features that this router provides. If you want to save some money you could always use Linux to create a Natting firewall but why this is so small, cheap and easy, virtually no learing curve.
Great design, great layout, all the features give it so much versitility and always something to do with it. Size makes it easy for working out/running/sports. When I'm bored I turn on a family guy episode and have a few hours of laughter.
This is a high quality unit at a moderate price. It has a solid feel to it; the controls operate surely and quietly; the tape transport is quiet; the sound quality rivals that of CDs. I cannot distinguish the sound of recordings made with it from that of the original source. Features such as AMS work perfectly. Even now there is need for a fine tape deck; this is one.
I was recently diagnosed with carpal tunnel. I am left handed but have always moused with my right hand. The doctor suggested I figure out ways to spare my right hand so I made the switch to the Logitech MX 610 Left-Hand mouse. At first I was tring to use a universal mouse with the buttons reversed but it was not working well. As soon as I got the MX 610 I made the transition to left handed mousing with ease. I was surprised how quickly I made the change once I had the right mouse. I don't really use many of the extra funtions so I can't comment on that. I did keep my right handed Logitech VX Revolution mouse for those times I have a righty that can't adjust. You can run both mice with no problem. I plug the cordless adapter into my monitor and have no signal problems.
Between my husband and myself, we've been through quite a few mp3 players. I 've had this one for about 3 months and I love it. The radio tuner and voice recording capabilities are a real plus. I'd definetly recommend it.
I bought these headphones to listen to music from newly bought G2 as the headphones that came with it were not so good. But this product is amazing. So far its giving me great sound especially bass. And I really like if I can clearly hear beats out of my songs. The output is great as when I am using the headphones supplied with my G2 even when the volume is full I still the need for more. But on this I had to actually reduce volume. But even at higher volumes its not distorting. But its fairly early for me to say that these are best coz I got these only 2 days back. But so far so good. I will try to update this review once I have used it more. Till then see ya all.
This does exactly what it is supposed to do. Use it with a sling box and works with great HD.
Really nice speaker and easy to mount. Just the right size to mount under the overhang of the roof, so they are not in the direct weather.
Not much to this item; nuntheless, it providez what I needed and wanted. I am able to now listen to my IPOD thru my new Bose speakers. Awesum fer sher.
I took a chance (for $7) after reading the reviews. I hated not being able to use my old Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro. The newer USB compatable joysticks aren't as comfortable to use and are a carpel tunnel inducer. Anyway, it doesn't work with my newer XP system like most of the other reviewers say.What I would like to know from anybody out there is - Can I buy a gameport (15 pin - like I used to have on my old PC Soundblaster card)that is just a gameport that can be added to an expansion slot on my PC? Does anyone make these? Any info would be appreciated.
Well, I'm no expert on computer mouse, but I have a fair experience on many variety of mouse from Mac Plus' square-one to trackballs, and now I have this notebook wireless mouse. Typically, my concern is the shape of the mouse because I have relatively small hands. And as for the size, this one fits my hand like a grove. Thus, it may be tad small for folks with larger hands, though.Overall, construction is solid. There's no cheap feeling to the mouse and all the mechanics worked fine out of the box. Wireless reception is pretty good. I even tried putting my computer under my desk and it worked pretty well. And you can put the wireless antenna on the belly of the mouse when it is not used (and it is only way to turn the mouse off... ). Also, since it has only one AA battery inside instead of two find in many of other wireless mouse, it is lighter (not as light as wired ones, though). Since other people mentioned about how good this mouse is, so, I won't expand this section in here.But besides all the good stuff, I'm not using this mouse any longer. The reason is its touchy behavior. First of all, there were problem with jumping cursor. When I tried to click on a link, it jumps and click on the other. I consulted Microsoft website and installed new IntelliMouse software. The problem is kind of fixed. Now it does not jump as much as before, but cursor still does not move as I intend to. It overshoots or undershoots by several pixels. I thought I may get used to it, but no, even after almost three month of use, I just cannot figure out how or why I miss the intended target! I tried it on three different computer (on desktop, laptop, and even Mac), tried various mouse settings, and the results were the same. Thing is, if I use other mice I own, I do not experience the problem. Also, by default, the cursor moves fast. If you use a touchpad on your laptop which tends to move cursor slower, you may need to change setting when you are not using the mouse or vise versa. All these touchiness could be affiliated only with the unit I own, but I thought it is worth mention to the others.
Even as I was taking the tripod out of the package I was having problems. The legs were already starting to come out of the sockets just bending it around trying to straiten them, (It comes wrapped around some plastic pieces in the package to show the concept). My camera is a Canon Powershot S3 I1 that ways in at around 14.5 oz. the tripod could not hold it. While I had it sitting on my table, at least one of the legs would start sliding out causing it to fall. Also I could not get the tripod to successfully hold in place on the top rail of a chain link fence, even while using one of the legs as a support against a post. I even tried to wrap it around just the post itself with no luck. I really loved the idea of not needing a flat surface to use this portable tripod, but my experience is that they need to make some major improvements.
I love my Zaurus. Partly because I prefer Linux over Windows, but also because of its excellent features. Wireless (802.11b) networking was (is)no problem. With that I get High-speed mobile internet access throughout the house and near the house. Set up the SSH server and log in and any difficulties entering info or transferrring data are gone. Setup the Samba server and share files across the network with relative ease. SD and CF slots are a SWEET extra! Nice color display also. New apps are coming out daily and the Linux OS make it easy on developers. We still need a port for AvantGo however. Lastly, tcp/ip over USB makes non-wireless networking easy.
I've had good luck with these gold verbatim discs, and burnt 100 cd labels without ANY fails! In my opinion, they were a good buy and look professional! I've seen a few complaint reviews saying that they "don't burn dark enough." Well, I wonder sometimes if people realize you can keep re-burning the same label onto Lightscribe discs (yes it will recognize the template and burn right over your existing label), and with each burn, the label becomes darker; eventually producing black letters and graphics.I was able to get these close to black after only 2 (24 minute) burns on an internal laptop drive. I've kept them in a hot car in the sun, all through summer, and nothing has faded or warped. For the price and the quality, I would absolutely order these again. However, with that being said, I had ordered two of the 50-disc spindles. Though "identical", the disc quality of one of the spindles was clearly more superior (discs with a deeper gold color, more glossy, and burnt darker on the first burn than the other pack). So, maybe it can be a hit or miss, but I had no fails, black labels (after more than one burn) and temperature durability...and no complaints! I would absolutely order these again! :-)
These headphones are really great. I've been thinking about getting new headphones for a while but I was really hesitant to spend hundreds of dollars to get a good pair. They are the best headphones I've ever listened to. I am extremely happy with this purchase. They fit tight but very comfortably an isolate well quite a bit of the noise around, they also have very good volume, the sound is rich and clear, the bass is fantastic. It felt even a bit too much bass at first but I figured out it was because I had to set it high on my iriver to get some out of my previous headphones. After re-equalizing my players, I absolutely love the result. What a buy for the money!
Just plug it in. What else can one say about a wire - mine runs the printer, and minds its own business.
They have the worst technical support! Avoid at all cost and you save a lot of aggravation on the phone.
I just don't get some of the negative reviews that folks have posted on any of the Zen mp3 or photo players... do they even know just how badly designed the ipods are? I did a lot of research after getting burned by ipods... twice. And I couldn't find anything that compares to the zen micro either in price or capabilities... heck it even has a radio, replaceable battery AND you can record with it, too! I liked mine so much when I bought it last September that I bought them for family for Christmas and for friends birthdays, since... I've bought 9 to date and not a single one has had a single problem... not a one. Are some of these other reviewers just technologically challenged or maybe they don't know just how badly designed and over-priced Ipods are... they require you to use I-tunes... (an expensive and cumbersome interface for newbies)... I can use any format of music that I have on my computer... I can use Microsoft Media player to organize my music... heck, I can even use an excellent free software called "Media Monkey" to handle my music (I use the included music organizer that comes with the unit, though... it seems the best designed of all of them). So, in closing... don't buy into the media hype about ipods... they are not even close to many of the players that are out there... and for my money, I'd go with the zen micro or microphoto... (oh and one other thing... if you really think music has to cost a dollar a song, try going to someplace like "allofmp3.com"... they have entire albums for a few bucks and individual songs for a few cents.)
purchased on 4-26-09, worked good for about a month, then kept switching off and all i would get is noise. would have to turn tv of then on so it would turn back on. what a piece of crap. demand replacement or money back.
Its quite good in serving its purpose , the package arrived on time and the pricing is quite good compared to any other outlet.
I'm onto my fourth replacement iPod because the battery doesn't last half the time stated in other reviews. Each and every time I play music, not videos and using Apple's file format, the battery lasts less than seven hours. While I enjoy the idea of having a lot of music accessible in my office, the reality of short battery life leaves much to be desired. If you should get the iPod, then by all means get the extended service contract because you're gonna need it!
I'd also heard good stuff about Buffalo, but this model seems like kind of a dog. I'll second that when you've got it media-serving (DLNA), the hard disk is constantly whirring. There are some kinks in its ability to do Mac file-sharing, mostly around its inability to properly do security settings between users. Using it for home networking, and if I accessed stuff through Apple protocols and family members used different usernames, there was no way to both have access to the the same things. Ended up using its SMB protocols, but the tech support said they'd look into this and release a firmware update. That was almost a year ago, no firmware updates since then. It's a little pokey for having an gigabit ethernet port.
Well I admit it, I'm a base-head who likes a healthy volume too. I tried several Sennheiser and Koss products and they were . . . well OK. I even tried the super expensive Ety's (4P's) and while the sound was good with the Ety's they were very uncomfortable in the ears after 20 minutes and the &quot;microphonics&quot; effect was a bit much.However, the Sony 71's insert very smoothly, feel comfortable for hours and stay put!. They sound incredible with a luscious deep bottom end that you feel. Highs are crisp and mid-range was smooth as well. They are also 16 Ohm in impedance so they are remarkably efficeint and don't require a lot of power to drive to good volume. So many portable headphones are 32 Ohm and even higher and thus require a lot more power to drive to decent levels, which results in faster battery drain.One earbud cord is intentionally longer than the other to allow you to run the cords behind the head (if you want) and drape straight down to the side you are wearing your portable unit. &quot;Same-length&quot; earbud cords result in the main cord having to run awkwardkly &quot;across&quot; you body. A very nice innovative touch from Sony! Give these a try folks. The Amazon price &quot;IS&quot; one of the lowest out there! I'm ordering a second back-up pair!
Since I got my first DVD burner with my G4 Mac, I've been buying Memorex for creating video DVDs, as they were readily available. In the last 6 years, I think I've had maybe 10 coasters. And only recently have I come across my first DVD player that wouldn't play these discs. I wish I could remeber the brand, but it escapes me at the moment. I'll continue to buy them as they have performed great for me.I've used them for backup as well asnd have seen a couple of verification errors when done. Unfortunately I haven't had other brands of DVDs on hand to test, but I still hold the Memorex brand in high regards.It's not always the best idea to burn at the highest speed anyway since this can introduce errors, no matter what brand you use. Many repilcation companies will tell you that they burn at no higher speeds than 4x.
These headphones work well once tuned properly. I don't care for the location of the tuner / volume as forgeting which is which can have terrible results.
I was using a VR3 FM transmitter. It had a weird static sound..Kensington works really well. I was able to use this right away. The static noise is gone. I definately recommend itOnly reason for rating it 4 Stars is due to very cheap looking build....
This was way cheaper than anywhere i found. It included EVERYTHING. works with my 600w class d amp perfect and 2 12 " kenwoods perfect.
Not able to find this product in the stores and so I was unable to use my picturemate until I found the cartridge here on Amazon. So happy to have it and now I am printing pictures galore.
First, I bought a new one, but it came in a box which I was sure that someone opened it before I did. Anyway, the product works fine.The click design is outstanding. It is cool and easy to use. However, I still a little disappointed. This is iriver clix not iriver clix gen 2.This product is more or less like the iriver u10. The iriver's service is VERY VERY VERY POOR. You can only use windows media player to sync your musics. And windows media player does not support OGG.So how to play OGG(up to level 10) on this kind of toy? One choose is use iriver plus 3. If you check the iriver plus 3's help file, it says clix is supported. BUT ACTUALLY CLIX CAN NOT BE FOUND by the iriver plus 3.SUPER BAD SOFTWARE ENGINEERING.In order to play ogg properly, I did some research to hack windows media player. Now it works fine. But it wasted my time!There are something else I don't like. This product is not supported by mac or linux. It can not play loosless music.If you want a toy which plays mp3(not even 320k, because windows media player will convert your 320k mp3 to wma) and do not want to use the iriver service, just buy one. Otherwise, save your money or buy something else.
You get what you pay for, but for a little more dinero a 4 star camera would be better, obviously. I sold this camera soon after I used it a few times. I wanted something with more quality. It was just an OK camera.
I'd only get this if you must have 160gb. This has several disadvantages when compared to the earlier 5.5 gen ipod:The ipod camera connector is not compatible.Navigation is slow and clunky, even when not using cover flow. Makes the click wheel feel unresponsive.I'm using version 1.0.2 of the firmware
Nice, compact, reliable. Was a bit pricey when I bought it, but it was worth having all of the ammendities. If I had one con, it would be that if you want to replace the mouse or keyboard not all are compatible. Otherwise a great computer.
I would actually recommend if you're an artist to use the 6x8 which has express keys on both sides. While you can disable them, or reverse the tablet, this tablet which is the smallest one out of the intuos 3 series had right handed people in mind. Reversing the tablet makes it more awkward and uncomfortable for use.If you're not going to use the Express keys you may as well go with the intuos 1 or 2, since i find this to be a major feature for the latest line of intuos. If you're going for geek bling and want a shiny new tablet I guess this is the way to go, but practicality wise, using an intuos 1 or 2 if you are left handed and use the smallest size is probably better and more affordable.The wide format however will probably give you better accuracy for touch points from your tablet to match the screen.
It does not provide a good connection or picture. I should have bought a shorter cable too. 6 feet was very long
Typical Netgear....high quality, easy setup, competitively priced. I've been using Netgear products for 8+ years & will continue to do so.
At this price, the card alone is a good deal. However, this pkg includes the USB minidrive, which allows you to use the card as a highly portable storage device that is recognized by WinXP without any drivers or installation required. This is really handy for many things, such as moving MP3 files (say to a friend's PC) or for copying .txt files for papers that need editing or safeguarding.
So frustrating.I am on my 2nd replacement printer (my 3rd CX7000F in all) and it, too, DOES NOT work. This model will tell you a brand new ink cartridge needs to be replaced. I wasted a couple extra hundred dollars on more ink, because I thought the cartridge that came from the store was used. Then I learned that this is an Epson problem.I will be calling tech support again on Monday. This saga has been ongoing since May. (It's July). I appreciate Epson sending me replacement printers, but since they don't work, it's of no use. I don't know who is doing the manufacturing, but they have screwed up a component. Too bad for Epson, because I will never buy another one of their printers again.DO NOT BUY!!!!
I bought this card to use with my Canon XSi (450D). It has worked well, and only rarely have i noticed having to wait, and that may be the camera. SanDisk does make a faster card, which is named almost identically. If you are going for maximum performance look for the 30MB/s card, also called "Extreme III".
I purchased an Olympus digital camera in December, 2001. The major electronics store in which I purchased it sold Digipower AC Adapters, not Olympus, but any ac adapter will do, right? Well, I thought so, but my Digipower stopped working after about 10 months. I didn't abuse it. It stayed in a drawer most of the time. I used it only to download pictures to my hard drive. Yes, I took a lot of pictures - maybe 4000 - but I downloaded them in bunches, maybe 30 to 40 times, totaling 60 to 90 minutes at most. I think I paid $.. for this. I recently ordered an Olympus brand ac adapter, for about $.. more. I hope it works.
The LABTEC DC-1300 is an outstanding camera for the beginner. If you have a PC, it's basically Plug'n'Play to get your photos. The reviewer above, apparently thinks this is a camera for professionals. It is not meant to be that. For your teenager, or your uncle Ralph, who's all thumbs, this is a great way to get them involved with digital photography. I have several high-end digital cameras, but I always keep one of these (I own several) in my glove box, for whenever an unexpected photo opportunity pops up.
These work great. I brought a new HDTV, and wanted to connect it to my PS3. At first, I had problems, and I was quick to blame the "cheap cable". Well, I tried both of them and realized both couldn't be broken. I realized I had to adjust the PS3 setting to use the HDMI input, and the cable worked great. So sorry for ever doubting these great little cables!
I've been using this amp for my two 10" Sony Xplod subs and they hit HARD. No complaints with sound or inadequate power but about a month ago it started having problems. Everytime i turned my car off it blew a fuse. The people at circuit city knew enough to tell me it was the amp and not the wires but they didn't have the equiptment to invesigate further so now im out $200 and have two killer subs that i can't use...
Excelent product. We now dont need to look over the window to ask who is noking the door. Now it is easy to ask through our intercom which visitors are ringing the door.
I gave this unit to my husband for Christmas. From the moment he got it he has been enthralled with it. He hs very long hands so thath fact that he can manipulate the controls easily is wonderful. He is not really all that technically gifted but he no problem figuring out how to use it with the manual.
I purchased this player because of the 6 disc capacity carousel. I assumed I would be able to load 6 audio discs in and play them in random mode. This is not the case with this unit. You can only play one CD in random mode at a time. After this is completed it will switch to the next disc and play that one in random mode. Very annoying if you want to load in six discs and have an afternoon of continuous music. Also, the carousel is very noisy! Not worth the money, keep looking!
This was a gift off of my wishlist and was estactic when I got it. I had trouble installing it, and my dad had trouble installing it as well. We finally got it installed after 2 hours.The autosnap feature was fun to play around with. But it wouldn't automatically upload on any of my servers. I configured it correctly too. Doing this manually can be quite tedious if you change it as often as I used to (couple times an hour).The quick snap feature is easy and simple! However, I noticed I had to have the intel &quot;page&quot; opened just to use it. I normally have too many screens opened as it is.The light quality changes depending how much movement there is and how close an object is to it. The farther away the more light (which can lead to no noses and white skin if you have a medium or light skin tone) and the closer up the darker it turns out to be (which can make flaws like acne or scars more visable).The caption option is better then my previous web cam's, but not as good as others I've seen (such as captions going sideways, not just on the top or bottom).I do not reccomend this cam for making fan signs or being in cam portals (unless you don't mind manually changing it).All and all, it is not that good for the price (for my needs and uses, at least). I'd return it if it wasn't a gift.
I just recently purchased my copy of this lens from Amazon.com and let me tell you it was at an excellent price. I got the lens, and went down to 42nd street (NYC) to try it out, and I have to say wow... it's just amazing. I have to really say it's great. You just can't get enough of the super wide angle of the 10mm end of the spectrum. Anyone that has used the 18-55 for most of there time will cry with relief when they order, and get their hands on this lens. The contrast, clarity, and sharpness is amazing. Even the autofocus is super fast...Thanks for a great buy.
I bought these headphones without actually holding them or testing them first, so I had no idea what to expect. I took them on a trip to Africa and was completely satisfied with them. So, here are my oppinions:Sound: 5 stars. Could use a little more bass, but that can be changed with your equalizer. Noise Canceling: 5 stars. Took out all the engine noises and most of the talking around me. Comfort: 5 stars. They took a bit of getting used to, but after wearingthem for 10 hours stait, they are very comfortable. They also work without the noise canceling which is very nice. There is alittle white noise with the NC on, but all NC's have that. VERY sturdy feel, and nice case. Love them.
I bought four of these enclosures to make use of some Parallel ATA IDE hard drives that I had saved from computers that I didn't save. The drives were fairly easy to install and are held securely by screws, but the screw holes take some shifting to line up and there are no shock absorbing mounts. A small inexpensive screwdriver is included. There are instructions that clearly state the drive must be configured as a master drive, so I moved the jumper from cable select to master. The interface is as fast as USB 2.0 allows, which is not as fast as Parallel ATA, but equivalent to any other USB 2.0 external drive. I like the power supply connector because it is a common coaxial power connector rather than the multi-pin connector on another enclosure I bought. I like the power switch. but it does stick out a little. I like the one LED that glows green on power and adds red to produce amber during drive access.
boss bought several of these. I have seen two of them mysteriously reset their own combo somehow. i think it just comes down to cheap construction. they jiggle the wrong way and reset- which especially sucks if it happens while it is attached to your laptop. (like it did to me) the older ones with the black plastic are apparently easy to pick. the new ones with the red plastic casing seem impossible to pick. this is an expensive bad product- i would suggest buying a combo lock which you can reset yourself with a key. that way you don't have to take a hacksaw to it when you forget the combo, or the lock forgets it's own combo or whatever..oh yeah and I cut through the cable like butter with bolt cutters
This was the cord that was recommended but it doesn't work!Is there anything you can do for me. I'm just want to be able to take pictures with my Nikon S3300
We do presentations and corporate "games", and wanted a sound system we could carry around, set up easily and loud enough to allow groups of 50 or so in a medium-sized room to hear presentations; and groups of 100 or so in a larger room to hear music and sound effects from the "games."The GoSpeak was my choice, based in part on Amazon and other reviews - and because it seemed to be the only viable option, not that many portable speaker systems for corporate presentations around. It comes nicely packed in a black briefcase-sized carrying case with strap, easy to carry. We re-packed it into a larger laptop bag with laptop and it fit well, no problems.It comes with the speakers, case, wireless microphone and receiver, single earphone, and assorted cords.Sound was fine for our needs, in both presentation and "game" mode. Sounds good with music, but these are not Bose speakers, so don't expect great fidelity. Used it with a Samsung NC-10 with no problem.The entire setup can be done without any instructions, it's hard to mess it up. Plug it in, attached the speaker out (headphone out) on the laptop to the Line in, attach the wireless microphone receiver with the cord to the Mic in, turn everything on and go.Why 5 Stars? With the exception of the advertising claim that the speakers will work fine for presentations to groups of 100 or more in large rooms, which is a bit of a stretch...it does what it claims to do. It is well-made, easy to carry and use. Expensive, but if this is what you need, it is worth the money.
where do i begin. Great Idea and concept that was not thought out AT ALL. I was looking for a hard case that did not put pressure on my buttons due to the many auto updates and e-mail checks my phone does during the day. This case does that but wow is this case cheap plastic just waiting to crack and WAY to easy to accidentally open and drop your 300.00 investment on the floor into pieces. The device needs to be made of stonger material have a saftey cath that when you ope the case it holds your phone in till you decide to take it out. Finally this case needs a LOCK it is way to easy to bumb the clip open and have your phone fall on the ground. I am sure this won't last more than a week for me. Already cracked the clips to hold it open at 45 degree angle.
The iPod Shuffle was announced and made available, in January 2005.I received my iPod Shuffle, about five weeks, afters its introduction, so I have been using it, for over seven months. I should point out that I already had a full size iPod, but I wanted the shuffle, for its small size and extreme portability.The shuffle is incredibly impressive, when you first receive it. Its tiny size and light weight really strikes you as unbelievable.The shuffle charges and syncs to your iTunes library by USB 2.0. Charging takes about three hours, if you want a full charge, and the syncing of songs is pretty fast. You can have the shuffle select the songs randomly from your iTunes library, or choose your own custom mix.I find the lack of display on the shuffle to not be an issue. The reason being is that this shuffle holds about 240 songs, so there really isn't a need, for a display. After all, who wants to be looking at a tiny display? I just want to listen to my music. You can have the shuffle play your songs in the order you setup in iTunes, or have it mix things up, with a random shuffle.The shuffle has been reliable over the past six months. It still works great, looks great, and the battery still lasts close to the specification 12 hours.Overall, I still use my full size iPod, for the majority of the time. However, when I want extreme portability and something that is not weighing down my pocket, I use the shuffle. It is also nice to use, if you're going to be an environment where you're concerned about damage or theft to your iPod, since the shuffle is less expensive. The iPod Shuffle makes a great second iPod, for iPod fans. However, it makes a great first and only iPod, for many people too. The iPod Shuffle brings the convenience of having any song (up to approximately 240 on this model), from your iTunes music library with you, wherever you go. Music makes life a lot of fun, and this shuffle helps bring the music to you.
After several months of research and a friend with a Kodak 265, I decided to buy the 280. I am very pleased with the overall quality of the pictures. The red eye feature does a better job then the point and shoot 35 mm I had before.Battery life is better than I had expected, I have taken over 200 pictures, and only charged the batteries once. The camera came with a charger and one set of rechargeable batteries, so there have been no extra costs.Picture quality seems great so far. I have ordered prints online from my digital pictures, and they look great, even the 5x7.The zoom is a little lacking, so if you use a zoom lens all the time, this may not be the camera for you, but Kodak does make an adaptor to go to 4x.I am very pleased with my purchase here on Amazon.com.
I made a rather big step going from a 21'' Sony TV set to the 40'' Bravia V type but I must say that the difference with anything else I have seen is simply huge and the quality of picture and sound are astonishing. I had heard before many times about the advantages of LCD screens comparing to the Plasma (no burned pixels, no life limit etc.), but I must say that the LCD technology has finally matured to a fine level. This model offers a 178 degree view and I have mounted it on a wall, 90 cm from the floor, where despite its weight of 40 kg it looks marvellously elegant. The set is just 12 cm thick (I think the smallest thickness I have seen in TV sets of this size) and there is no complexity at all for anyone who has the slightest exeperinece with older Sony devices.
i just got one of these and put it in my 91 gli, i got the alpine mrp-m650 too. i got it wired at 4ohms and with the amp thats 400w rms to the sub, and it is so damn loud. but not just loud, clear too cause i got it in a sealed box. its prolly twice as loud in a ported but ive heard it doesnt sound as clean. Anyways, you cannot beat this sub for the price, or even some more expensive dont even compare to this one. i wonder what the type x sounds like? anyways if your looking around for the best sub for price you've found it.
Researched cables online and quickly found the advice to order cables online instead of buying at the electronics store. What a savings and these are just great.
I bought these for my Husband for Christmas to take to Colts games. He was extremely pleased with the clarity. The pair he had before just didn't come close to these. Pam
Do not buy this cableNot working at allHad to buy the original cableDo not waste your money
DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA...My daughter keeps losing the pictures she took and now it's stuck on the viewing screen and we can't get it to do anything including turn off. I am trying to save any pictures that may still be on there but now my computers will not recognize it.This camera has been nothing but trouble and disappointment.
For those who have Clarion face plates, you know the plastic hard case can be a pain. That is why I wanted a slimmer, softer case. This case is excellent in what it is made for. Size, convienience, use. The only bad thing is that it's not more than a 1/8-1/4 inch thick...not much padding at all. It does have the air padding from being-oversized-to-fit-all in it that would protect it, but I don't want to test a 5 foot drop with it. So, almost perfect...and a lot better than a bulky hard case
This is my third Olympus digital camera. I also own the D460Z and D490Z. The C3040 overcomes the main shortcoming of these other cameras: speed. The C3040 is speedy two critical ways. First, it has an onboard memory buffer, so you can shoot many shots immediately after each other. Indeed, it features a &quot;rapid shoot&quot; and &quot;exposure bracket&quot; option to take 3 or 5 shots rapidly in about 1.5 seconds. This is a great option if you need the &quot;money shot&quot;. I was at a friends wedding and wanted to provide a few unique candid photos. The 3040 did not disappoint. Second is the F1.8 lens... which means that low light shots are definitely possible. Last month I was on the Great Barrier Reef as turtles came up on shore to nest at night. The turtles are frightened off by light, so flash photography was out. With the speed of the lens, plus a near full moon and cloudless sky; I've got some grainy, but still incredible pictures.Other great features: sound recording/annotation and built in USB connector (soooo much faster to download).The C3040 is not perfect. Three issues... yes, the lens cap is a problem. No solution I know of. Second, the viewfinder is not WYSIWYG. The mismatching is significant... though at least the viewfinder errors on the side of showing you less than what is actually captured. Third, versus Olympus's digital point-and-shoots, the C3040's form factor is large, which sometime discourages me from carrying it.So the search for the perfect digital goes on. I'm going to also pick up the C2100, which solves the WYSIWYG viewfinder issue.
After a lot of research decided to buy Navigon 7100. Have features same as other competiters for less price. Lifetime map update and trafic subscription made me buy this GPS. It worked great have no issues in reaching my destinations. Only concerns are touch screen not sensitive enough to a finger and you have to use stylus. Even there is enough space on the lcd screen but icon and text is small hard to read while driving. Also lcd view angle is about 90 degree and when you move on one side or up or down display get dull and not as good as if you are sitting right infront of GPS. As compaired to my last GPS garmin 660 when I walk inside my house it change location about every 25ft but I am not able to see any changes in my current location unless I walked about 300ft with Navigon 7100. POI need improvement I tried to find walmart, home depot, Lowes and kmart etc but could not find them unless I enter exact address for these stores. I hope Navigon will provide an upgrade to fix these concerns and will provide options to customize font and icon size.
I wanted a dvd recorder and this is what the salesman put in my hands. I was mislead at circut city thinking that i could back up my dvds as well as download my tivo recordings from direct tv. it works really good for the downloading the tivo stuff. but forget about the dvd backups, which is why i don't like it. as for a recorder, it works great. The manual is thick, and complicated and it will take me a lifetime to figure out probably. I hope to use it in the future for making dvd of my cam corder. It would be great if someone contacted me and told me of a way to record my dvd feed. I called panasonic and they told me it won't record copy my dvds. Bummer.....
I've bought many universal remotes before and I've found that they did not control all of MY devices. This one does it all . I have gotten rid of my 6 remote controls and now have only 1. I like the fact that you can customize the buttons. I didn't like the ones that were preset for my replaytv so i changed them. The only thing I would change would be the 7 second dimmer. It doesn't seem long enough. overall I am very pleased with this device and the price wasn't too bad either.
I bought this item because I was going to Ialy. The product did not arrive on time and therefore I returned it when I returned from my trip.I ended purchasing a converter in Paris for 3.70 euros. This converter worked perfectly in both France **and** Italy. My advice - if you are pushed for time, just buy whatever you need when you arrive in Europe. It's cheaper; you know it will work; *and* there is no hassle.
good deal. i was very surprised how fast i recieved it after i ordered it.
Very quick and quiet. you almost doon't realize it is rewinding.the closing on the unit I have is not very smooth. So you sometimes have to try to close it a few times to get it to shut.
This is a nicely padded case to protect your expensive investment. It is compact, and still has room for extra batteries and memory. It can be used with a strap, or on a belt (or backback strap on hiking trips!). One nice thing is that when the case is unzipped, the camera is easy to remove, but (except when you hold it upside down and shake) the camera does not fall out.
the player is nice .. just as expected.however a drawback - there is no neckstrap included in the box (as advertized on amazon.com) which causes a little inconvenience.to amazon.com : please update your product description because it is not included in the box (it is not mentioned on the box either)
I used this preamp with a tuned vertical, and a homebrew tuned loop for 160m reception. I mounted the preamp inside my MFJ-1025 Noise Canceller, on the Auxilliary input to provide additional gain on 160m. I also put a circuit in front of it to short the input to ground while transmitting to protect the device and the MFJ.It greatly improved the performance of the noise canceller to have the added gain on the sense antenna.It also improved the performance of my loop, which is only 2m in diameter.Really easy to build, and great value for the money.
First, it's really NOT reflector telescope. Second, the image quality is really BAD. Finally, the manual has NOTHING on it. Just don't buy it.
I bought a package deal with car and house charger as well as the retractable USB connector. The speakers are nice as they play powered by either USB or 4 AAA batteries. I have had the speakers for less than a week but they will do for average listening. There is no low frequency so they will sound tinney. If you are looking for a Bose surround sound... buy Bose. Otherwise, if you are looking to be headphone free, they are a good buy.
This is a really steady, well-built product. The directions are clear. The supplied wall anchors are probably a bit too lightweight for the heavy combination of mount and TV and we replaced them with a heavier-duty anchor set. I strongly recommend this product.
Research as shown me that Verbatim discs can't be beat for the longest storage. Few bad disc come in a pack unlike some others. Great for storing data from your computer than will be there later when you want it.Also best for long videos of more than 2.5 hours. Play back is great as well as sound.
It is wonderful router! Before I bought it, I called my ISP and asked them to recommend one. They said that the Linsky router is the best. It never drops its signal and works in every room in my house.
I've been buying this same time of mouse for years now. I do take it apart and clean it for a while, but when I feel it's time, I order a new one because I love the thumb ball control! I got 2 of them this last time! There's no better design for me!
No problems so far... I have had thsi item for about a year and I would not trade it for the world.
I really like Grado headphones, because of their sound quality. However, my SR125 models had one issue. Uncomfortable ear cushions. On top of the lack of comfort, the black material began to essentially crumble after a few years, leaving little black specs in my office. Yikes! So, I called Grado Labs, told them the problem, and they informed me it was normal for them to degrade over time. I asked what the replacement part is, and he told me to get these. Now, these do not look like my original cushions, so I was a little concerned. However, when they came in the mail, and I installed them, they worked fine. Adding to my listening pleasure, these are actually comfortable! Holy cow, about time.
The Tamron 70-300 is an excelent DI macro lens. The 28-80 is just good, the auto focus mecanism must be review by Tamron!!!
I am not sure why other people have problems with it and give such low reviews. My laptop works fine and it has been one year I had it. Trusts me I have tons of software installed on it, four external hard-drives, and a bunch and bunch of other stuff that would would crush, freeze and cause all sorts of other problems on other comps - I know from experience. I highly reccomend this model and I think it is really under-rated on this review page.
I love this product. Owning over 2000 cds it really is easy to load music and play what I want, when and where I want. The software is excellent and the sound quality is great. Wish that it could rip directly from a CD, and having to charge it with the computer is a bit of a drag but does not offset my enthusiasm.Optional outlet charger should be included as an incentive to buy the product. Apple could easily afford to do this. However, I am thrilled with how easy it is to use and carry around. Lose the tinny earbuds and upgrade to better hearing as soon as possible and you won't be disappointed that you did so.I really recommend this 30 gig unit; it holds over 7,000 songs and you can edit music easily to change songs around should you have it fully loaded. Would recommend that you learn to manage your itunes manually as soon as practicable as it gives you the best controll over what you load into the unit.
These headphones are the best headphones I have ever tried. These are louder than others and you can really hear the base. The different sizes make it a lot more comfortable. I would give it 10/5 stars.
I purchased this camera new from Ebay for $350 with a 64MB card. I have been very pleased with the camera. It is exceptionally compact and takes very good pictures. The camera is easy to operate for someone who isn't big on reading manuals. If you have Windows XP, the camera requires no software to transfer pictures to your PC. In fact, I have used the camera to act as a removable drive and used it to transport MS Word files between computers (I copied the files to the camera using Windows Explorer). So far I have printed out photo quality pictures up to 8.5 x 11 inches using the second highest 4megapixel setting (about 1 mb per pic). One criticism I have is regarding the included memory card. 16MB is really too small to do much with. The highest resolution consumes about 2 megabytes per shot and the second highest takes 1 mb per shot. You really need at least a 64MB card and preferably a 128 or 256MB card or you will be forced to use the lower resolution. Overall, I have been very happy with the camera and it is small enough that we have it with us most the time. And when our new 256MB Card arrives, I can take 250 pictures between downloads!
If you're cheap, you get cheap. These headphones work very well...but only for a short period of time. I though I was saving money, but they actually gave out on me within 2 weeks! First, the signal stopped going to the right ear and then, while trying to adjust to get the sound back, the left ear popped right off-broke! Guess that teaches me for being a cheapskate!
I don't use my Xacti too often, I guess that is part of the reason my first battery died because I left on the charger constantly.Anyway about this product, it matches the one that shipped with unit so there are no guessing games here. I charged it once about two months ago and have used my Xacti for about 10-15 minutes and the battery is still fully charged.Product delivers as advertised, at least for my limited usage...
Came SO fast! I love it. It works great and I am very happy with the product.
The Good: Great bang for the buck. There is Still no LCD that can match it for picture quality, and speed. The color reproduction is wonderful. The multi brightness is a good feature, but I do not think I will be using that to often. Almost invisible aperture bar grilles across screen. It can keep up with the best of todays video cards. I do not see any blur in text, except at MAX resolution, then it starts to go around the edges. But then again I do have a ATI 9800 256xt video card, and that could make a difference.The bad: Like so many others have stated the base is not easy to attach and a little flimsy. It takes awhile to get your settings set up, but the end results are worth it. you really have to spend some time getting your color alignment right. this makes a difference at higher resolutions also. I personally find the little birds in the corner, the tag in the other corner and the ViewSonic nameplate a bit distracting, so I had them airbrushed to match the case.OVERALL: Great bang for the buck. This is a great monitor for a home user that spends some time in Photoshop, does home movie editing, and a gaming. Just a wonderful all around monitor.
Pros:Works well, reception has been spot on.Cons:More expensiveWorks with only one remote at a time
I got this, and i first booted my machine up last week, this thing is like as fast as a fx-52. too bad i got the 754 socket mobo, cause i can't upgrade anything, after this chip :sadface: but it shouldn't matter cause i'm hoping this chip will last me a while.I play hl2 with max settings at 100+fps, and DOD:source max settings @150fps (dunno why 150, cause ofwhat your eye is able to see; 60fps)i'm tired so this review looks like crap, i'll write a better one for my video card tomarrow, the gigabyte geforce 6800 gt. and then one for my corsair memory, and plextor sata drive.i didn't even know amazon had these items, so i never even thought about looking to review them.
I don't have abnormally small ears or anything, but they ARE small because I'm a small girl. The headphones did not fit my ears well. They kept falling off and not staying in well. They are very nice though. My boyfriend has more normal sized ears and they fit perfectly on him. He loved them. I would just say not to get this product if you are a small person with kind of small ears. Otherwise, it is a great product.
I found the light to be only useful for close-up work where light is required. It provides little for anything more than a close one on one video recording. And that is what I wanted it for anyway!
I found a deal and these power supplies and yes i know about them as we have upgraded companies in the Silcon valley with VOIP upgrade. The only problem I have now is I found a great deal on a couple and the next day i get an email with the seller canceling the sale and then raising the price 3000%C-KDeals Technology offers VOIP system upgrades from older VOIP to Analog. 10 users to 1000 users we can get you up and running in a short time. We work nights and weekends.
No problems here. I had only to try twice to find a suitable station for broadcast. 100.5 works great in the Denver metro area. Not "Audiophile" quality but certainly no worse than the best FM broadcast here in town. And my play lists are a lot better than theirsEnjoy.
Great camera. Very easy to use. I got the started package with the starter lens. If I were to do it again I would not get the lens and but a telephoto zoom lens instead.
I own 4 JBL eon 1500s the old style and these pyles surpassed my expectations when put up next to the eon's The low end is just as good and although the horn on the high end is not quite as crisp it's plenty good. OH and you can buy 2 1/2 of these compared to the eon's price. As for durabilty on the road we will see as I just got them and taking on the road next but should be fine.
This FM antenna did not work in my situation. Probably too much electrical wiring in the placement area. Cheap dipole single wire antenna works at least as good. Seller did accept return and refunded in full.
I was a little hesitant to purchase something other than the manufacturer's original cartridge (I guess that is what the manufacturers count on) but this compatible seems to work fine. We only use that printer for in-office items so quality is not a major concern, but it seems to perform like the original. I only bought one just in case but I will buy more next time.
This is a great universal remote. It's not too pricey and it works really well. It was incredibly easy to set up (just plug into your computer with the included cable) and you can always update it when you get new entertainment equipment. It sychs everything so that when you want to watch a movie it remembers all of the settings and switches everything to those settings (including the widescreen tv settings) and it will automatically work with the correct device (DVD player, sound system, etc) - no having to hit the mode button. Occasionally it doesn't change one device when you're trying to watch a movie (doesn't change the TV mode to DVD or doesn't change the receiver to DVD) but 95 percent of the time it works smoothly. We really like it.
OK, so it is much cheaper and someone said you can always switch your old cover if it doesn't fit. But the problem is that the screw holes in the base are not in the right place so even switching the canon cover didn't close the gap. In other words, my nice waterproof Canon EOS 1D mkII would not be water proof even if I was willing to put up with the poor fit, hard to install battery. It is packed up and going back. I am about to order a genuine Canon battery.
I have a builtin 6 disc indash CD changer in my truck, but was getting tired of buying new CD and having to retire older ones to my house to make room for the new music CDs. I started looking around for a good MP3 alternative and wasn't too impressed until I saw the Omnifi. It does everything it says it is supposed to and makes for interesting conversation with your friends. All of my friends are just amazed that it connects wirelessly and updates the hard drive all by itself.The install was easy, or so I'm told as I had it installed in under an hour.It's relatively easy to use, though I did figure out that you should only put music on it that you intend to listen to because it does take a minute to find a specific song/artist on the headunit. The less you have, the less hunting around you do to find that song that you want to play.I'd definitely recommend it.
I purchased this to work with the BEFW11S4 Wireless Access Point &amp; Cable/DSL Router w/4 Port Switch. It was very easy to install. Simply plug in this usb device, install the included software, type in the necessary info in the config window, and you're set! I gave it only 4 stars instead of 5 because I was not able to get the full 11mbps speed. I got at the most 3.5mpbs speed, and that's when I was only directly upstairs, approximately 20 feet away. Actually I'm not sure if the result was because of this, or the access point. But it does advertise 11mbps at 100ft indoors. I don't transfer files back and forth much between my desktop and server, so it's not too big of a deal. A plus is that there is no latency when I'm on the wireless network.
Connected my TV with the cable. Works great! Clear view. Good length. Can cover my whole room. Recommended for gamers!
When I was getting all of the materials that I would need to set up my new surround sound system for my entertainment center (my first time doing anything like that), I wasn't sure what to go with in the way of 16 gauge speaker wire. I'd lucked out and gotten anAtlantic Technology FS-7.0-GLB 7-channel surround bar (Gloss Black), naively not realizing that I'd need a receiver and speaker wire to get the speaker bar to work (I know, I know, but I DID say that it was my first time setting something like this up!), so there began my search for all of the necessary parts.Once I saw that 16 gauge was what was needed for my surround bar, I started my search on Amazon, since the reviews here have rarely led me astray, and the pricing's always near-impossible to beat. I read the reviews for this product, and they are what sold me on this bundle of speaker wire, as opposed to a more pricey one, or wire that arrived coiled on a spool. None of that was necessary, and I figured, at quite a bit less than a twenty note, I really couldn't lose. Glad I risked it, because this speaker wire works beautifully!Almost all of my TV equipment is glossy black, right down to the SoundBar-Riser Two that I recently added to cradle my surround bar and raise up my TV (the perfect completing piece to my setup). I didn't really think about how the clear casing on this wire would make it stand out a bit more, with almost everything else being black, but I honestly love the color of copper, and you really can't see the wire unless you look for it anyway, so no big worry there. Speaking of the plastic casing on this wire, it's very easy to split with a well-placed snip of the scissors, where you'll want to separate the positive side of the wire from the negative for proper connection to your speaker/s (something else I didn't realize I'd need to do until I figured it out, after reading the description in the product information). It DID take me quite some time to strip the thick plastic casing from the wires to expose the requisite 1/2" for connection to my speakers (I actually cut away about an inch of casing - better too much than too little, I figured, and I could always cut down the exposed wires if necessary), but as all I was using was an old pair of Fiskar scissors, and a few cheapie-cheapie needle nose pliers, I think it all went quite well. I'm sure proper and specific tools would help you get the job done faster, but I just went with what I had on-hand (making SURE that I twisted the exposed wires - it'll make it MUCH easier to get into the speaker's wire openings, and it'll ensure that the sound DOES stay sharp and clear).Once I had my seven wires prepped and ready to go (and the TWENTY-EIGHT ends exposed and twisted), it was very easy to connect my surround bar to theOnkyo TX-SR508 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)that I'd bought for it. I can honestly say that I've never before enjoyed watching TV or listening to anything attached to it as much as I do now. I cut my wires on the long side - about 7' - but the sound is spectacular, and I can't imagine that I'm losing anything at the current length.LONG story short, if you're doing it yourself, and not sure what wire to go with, I don't think you could get a better bargain or crisper sound anywhere, for this price or more! Great product! And I have plenty left over for NEXT time! ; )
When I opened the bubble shell (yes, hard clear plastic bubble shell, not a box) I immediately recognized it is a great bargain. The first impression I got about this monopod is:- lightweight (first I thought it was made of plastic),- very good build quality for the money,- the snap locks are made of hard, good quality plastic and the mechanism is very tight, I think they should last a few years without a problem,- it is long and very sturdy when fully extended,- the retractable metal spike is absolutely a great bonus for added stability when using outdoors.It is rated to support 7 pounds but I think it can handle more. Each section is very strong and I can hardly bend it (even the last section, which is the thinest) with my bare hands. So far I have tested it with a Sony pocket camera, a dSLR (with a regular mid range zoom, not a bazooka type), and a miniDV camcorder. it is very stable and feels secure. For its functionality, quality and the price, I am very satisfied.However...- it is about 21" long when folded - a little too long to fit in any bag (but the shorter ones cost about 3x more of this one),- there is no "mounting head" -- basically you just screw your equipment on a built-in screw on top. You have to twist your camera/equipment or the monopod to tighten it. There is no turning wheel or anything to make the task easier.- again, since the equipment mounts on a screw you can not tilt or swing to an angled position (i.e. for vertical shots). Although a ball head mount can be added it will extend its length and cost extra $,- the foam handle is probably the weakest spot and probably won't last very long,- the included carrying bag has a very strong plastic odor, I have to leave it outside for days to get rid of the smell,- this is just another nit-picking point: it is packed in a clear, hard, plastic bubble clamshell. It is so hard the plastic almost cut my finger when I open it, and it is not "green".In general, it is a very good bargain for its quality and functionality. If you just look for a basic, sturdy monopod and don't want to spend too much money, this is the one you should get. You will be surprised how good it is for less than $20.
The cd case i purchased turned out to be a great buy. Had some doubts on the quality of the cd case, but when it arrived i noticed it was decent quality. In all i do recommend this case.
I use this for my tablet & it does exactly what it is supposed to do. The snag-free feature on it is nice.
the wrist rest combined with the height makes this easily a really bad keyboard, i know they are probably trying to make you type healthy, but you want to type period comfortbale, people with small hands will hate this keyboard. I suggest you dont buy this, they wrist rest is hard any ways not even padded, its really overall very uncomftable and useless. I wan tto take out my saw and cut it off but i think ill do the 30 days and send it back to microsoft for a full refund.
This is a minimal function video camera with MPEG-4 compression (good). The video quality is acceptable (good for price), and the microphone picks up fairly well but distorts in some instances. Internal memory only - no add-on cards, but 512Mb is quite sufficient. I don't like the built-in software but like to download the images to My Videos files and make movies with Windows Movie Maker adding sound, etc. We did this for Christmas and really enjoy the results. I doubt we would have made any videos with the old analog Sony. This device was so enjoyable, we did'nt use our digicam enough. The diminutive size allowed us to take some candid shots of the grandkids, because it wasn't obvious to them that we were taking videos during conversations and in tight spaces. At this point, I would say that the Pure Digital camcorder is probably the best "snap-shot" video camera available. Just remember, you're taking spontaneous clips of events and not producing footage for the motion picture industry...and you're not overspending in the process.PS Grandma is the cinematographer. I just put the clips together.
Was quirky at first. Couldn't enroll a print at first and had to reformat using the enclosed cd. Make sure you repeatedly get the swirl and the print gets enrolled.
This is not for a professional user, but for fun and quick updates on what is happeing with the local fire and police. You gotta spend time with the directions if you want to get the most out of it. This is an easy way to keep track of the weather and local Fire and Police issues. When I am bored, I have fun with this and listening to everything from amature radio stations to the police checking out complaints in town.
RE: Toshiba SD-4109X CD/DVD Player. On MONDAY my husband became the proud owner of a brand new CONTROL, and he is doing fine! Personally, I think it somewhat of a pain to possess so many controls, yet it appears to be a status symbol for the 21st Century. About the Toshiba DVD/CD CONTROL, it is awesome for its DVD use, which I now believe to be the main function of this machine. There are about 50 million features on the control (I'm exaggerating). Along with the normal stuff, e.g., reverse, etc., there are some new features: slow motion, zoom, 3-D sound, locating specific frames from a movie (they call them chapters or titles or something), repeating these frames, extracting them into your favorite order, and actually programming up to 28 of these frames and placing them into memory. You become the director at your own movie show! You can even change the angle of a scene. I realize this is difficult to believe, and I certaily wouldn't unless I had seen it (I'm still in awe of the fax machine). A word of caution: DO NOT, under any circumstances, look at page 14 in the Toshiba Owners Manual ( a diagram of the control naming and locating all of the features). If by mistake you do, as did I, squint your eyes and make the page blur into an abstract piece of art (nobody understands abstract art).On TUESDAY I dismantled my stereo amp and Infinity Speakers (he wouldn't let me have the Logans), and placed them near the Toshiba player (but not too close). I'm ready to rewire, maybe tomorrow. For today, I remain ecstatic about my new Toshiba machine and also the proud owner of the Matrix DVD.
The cradle works fine as a holding device and a power charger, providing you have the power charger cord that came with the camera. The cradle comes with an HDMI cable and a remote control. However, I was disappointed that it did not come with a USB cable or a power cable. The USB cable for this camera is proprietary, and I had misplaced mine. The main reason I bought the cradle was to get another USB cable, as I could not find one anywhere. I was surprised that there was no USB or power cable in the box-the instruction booklet says to hook the cradle to your computer with the cable that comes with the camera. Not too helpful. I solved the problem by buying a USB card reader for $19 at Best Buy and hooking it up to my Mac, then reading the camera card. Not as convenient, but it works.
great product cant put it down i use it in my car on the go its just a great overall mp3 player an ipod killer to me
Might want to look at a better calibration disk. This did little to improve the picture quality from factory and the voice of the commentator wanted me to turn it off 2 minutes into it.
I admit this isn't what I'd get if I was buying new, but recently I got this at a yard sale for diiiirt cheap, and it works great. My previous camcorder was tape, so for me this DVD cam was an upgrade. It's fairly easy to use. I like that each time you record, regardless of length it creates a thumbnail on the screen for easy navigation. It can ALSO be used as a regular digital camera. There's a SD card slot, pop one in, set the dial to SD and start snapping pics.Comes with a rechargable battery pack and power cord, and a cord to TV for watching. I bought TDK cdr's and they work fine. Nice neck strap too.
I'm going digital for the first time. A week ago I saw this camera in my dentist's office in his Dec. '06 issue of Popular Photography. He let me take it. This camera's picture made me fall in love with it and forgot about my scary trip to the camera shop fiddling with the Fuji Fine Pix F30 that is very difficult to handle when you've never had a digital camera. I've ordered the Olympus 720SW from my camera store and will get it Tuesday. The features are incredible! I loved the screen. Not huge so not disorienting.The controls? Not confusing. I have small fingers, so handling the buttons was no problem for me. I loved the camera settings so it takes the guess work on taking a particular type of picture. I like the stabilization that was so good I could focus in on a very small piece of artwork of mine. The saleswoman recommended that I get a spare battery as she always has one for hers. She even sells carrying cases which I'll get. I even got to experiment with the movie making mode. So neat when you've never done it before. I can't wait until Tuesday when I can buy this camera and it's accessories which will include charger, spare battery, probably the original battery too, and of course the 1MB memory. I've finally joined the 21st century in cameras.
So far best camera on the market for the price. Easy to use, great pictures, still will use my 35MM but not nearly as often as I have in the past. The change to the digital and use over time will more then pay for the cost of film and developing.
I love my new Zen MicroPhoto...everything is good about it except the fact that I can't listen to music while looking at my pictures at the same time, and that it says that it has 8 gigs of memory but really when you look at the information screen on the player it says that the total memory is only about 7600 MB of memory...other than that a great product...highly recommended :-)
I had never used a digial camera and purchased the Pentax Optio 330RS just 3 days before we were to leave on our vacation, a bit concerned that it would be difficult to learn to operate. What a pleasant surprise. It is very easy to use. The 30 second video feature is such fun and not complicated at all. Thirty seconds is certainly enough time to get some great little videos. I encourage anyone who is looking for a mid-priced digital camera to purchase this model. It has a good &quot;feel&quot; to it. Also, for us ladies, fits nicely in a purse.Be sure to purchase a CF card though, as this comes with only enough memory to store about 9 shots. Just remember, you will never have to purchase film again, nor pay for developing...if you have a pc! It's worth it.
I bought these radio's as an upgrade to the Cobra FRS only that I had before. The range did improve - I have had as much as 2-3 miles car to car on the freeway.But the audio is poor. I normally place the radio in the center console and listen to the conversations from the caravan that I'm in. The Cobra was very good at this. But even with full volume, the Motorola needs to be held close to my ear and the audio quality is poor.I have used other people's older model FRS only Motorola's in the past and they were superior to my Cobra's. These are not in the same league. The quality is poor enough that I'm again looking for FRS/GMRS radio's - NON-Motorola.
Technical dataTotal capacity: 128 MBType: SDRAM moduleContents: 1 piece totaling a 128 MB upgradeCompatibility: Compaq Armada 7400, 7800; Compaq Presario 1255, 1260, 1266, 1267, and other compatible products may existTechnical support: (800) 845-8777, toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekRemember this is for Laptops
It is an excellent low priced network laser printer and is ideal for the whole house. Upon just connecting this pritner to the wireless router and installing the drivers to the computers, I was able to send print commands from any computer in my house including my laptop, without going through any complex setups and without to worry about the wires. The web based control panel is also a wonderful feature. Along with other things, it also tells you that how many pages have been printed so far and how many could still be printed from the same toner and drum unit.Updated on 12/23/06:Some revieweres have mentioned of paper curl problem. I've been using this computer now for couple of weeks but have not experienced this problem.
I have a radar detector and I wanted to play my i pod through my speaker so I needed this and it works perfect
My sons purchased a Rio Nitrus for me in April 2004. It lasted until August 2004. When I contacted customer service to fix the problem, they informed me I needed to purchase another player since the "telling" 90 day warranty had expired. I gave RIO another chance and upgraded to a RIO Carbon for $249. After about 5 months, the display screen burned up. I contacted RIO again. They offered the solution of buying another Carbon at $149 since the 90 day warranty expired. The current sales price with a rebate for a Carbon was $179 at that time. I declined their offer, since it appears they know the lack of reliability of their product which is why there's only a 90 day warranty. If you aren't going to use their product on a daily basis, it may be a good product. It's functionality is very good. If you plan on using it daily, let the buyer beware. You may be spending $500 a year for a $200 player
I love these headphones...and there's no problem with leaving them on for an extened period of time. They stay comfortable despite what some say.
Bought this walkman in 2003 and its been working very well ever since! Yes I still use tapes, and with my new car CD Player I usually plug this walkman into the Cd deck using a audio cable and can also play tapes when I drive. Personally I would have preferred a tape walkman with reverse and auto switch abilities, but these are hard to find these days in the days of CD and Mp3 players.Besides great tape playing abilities, this walkman also has radio, TV and WB functions. My gripes are that the TV and WB modes suck! The TV mode only has a few channels and the WB can hardly be heard half the time. Perhaps its better to buy a stand alone TV tuner walkman, and WB.Overall a great 4 start product. Tapes wont die no matter what people say. I see them being sold in every single Walmart and major retail chain. Mp3 players are cute, but will only work with a modern PC. Those that own old computers or even a Mac are out of luck with everything except the ipod.
I am obsessed with the retractable earbuds for working out. I bought a $20 pair of Sony's, after my Emerge went out, and they were terrible. The sound was great, but they were not retractable and they would fall out of my ears, get caught on the machinery, etc. So, I bought these thinking my old Emerge had pretty good sound, so should these. The sound is terrible, but the concept is genius.Does anybody know of a retractable set of earbuds that does not sound terrible? Please Help!!!!March 14th Cont........I found them. Get the iblasters. Just got them in today and they are so much better.
This is great. I was surprised no lens caps or that I needed software to download pics. This would have been more helpful.
I ordered the exact cable modem that Time Warner has supplied me with for years and has just started charging a lease fee of $3.95/month. Since I have to battle with them every 2 years to lower my monthly bill to retain me as a customer, no way was I going to pay that lease fee. My purchase will pay for itself in a year. I did not feel the need to purchase the more expensive models that TWC listed as compatible on their website-these were $77 and UP! I did online chat rather than sit on telephone hold waiting for a rep, someone came online with me in less than a minute. Though the whole conversion process took about 30 minutes as she verified my account, obtained MAC number, etc, online chat worked great for me. I could walk around and do other things and just kept an eye on the chat summary. The new modem is in place and all is well.
Great cables at an amazing price. Have worked great since running them from the router located in the basement to the upstairs bedrooms.
I hid my components in another room and needed a solution for controlling them. A friend suggested this product as he was using the same thing to control components in his basement. He spoke very highly of the product. In my installation I converted the wallplate where my cable jack was to a blank plate with a hole in which I installed the "hole-mount" for the IR receiver which is included with this product. In this configuration, the range of use is extremely narrow. I had to point my remote almost directly at the receiver (and since it was at the same height as a wall outlet, it became annoying very quickly). I ended up purchasing the Harmony 900 remote (to replace my Harmony One and the IR-5000) which does RF to IR conversion. That ended up being the better solution for me.The concept is great and worked part of the time for me. I did not try using the IR-5000 without the hole mount. Perhaps it works much better when surface mounted to the face of the TV (this is how my friend has his mounted), but it definitely does not perform to expectation when using the hole-mount.
I purchased this microwave popper several weeks ago and use it daily. I do not like the idea of the prepackaged microwave popcorn, and this is a great alternative. I use no oil, so the paper disks last through many pops, and I have FAT free popocorn. I would definately recomend!
I have owned one of these for many years, and at first was highly disappointed in the range of the transmitter. I called CCrane and the techie told me something like "I think I heard of this website where they may talk about some sort of altering that may boost the signal...". You get the idea. Seems as if the output of the unit is controlled by FCC rules, which is why these things are weak out of the box. Upon boosting the signal (same way a previous post in this item's discussion notes), it transmits through rooms, up and down floors, and throughout the house. At first I thought I wasted my money, but upon boosting the FM signal, am very happy with it. If you want to listen to anything that uses the 3.5mm stereo jack for output, such as newer GPS units that have MP3 capability or something as simple as an iPod (or iPod-like) device playing to a stereo system (home or auto), then I highly recommend this unit (with the boost modification). One thing that happened to me about 5 years ago - the cord for the 3.5mm stereo jack finally had enough movement and broke where it comes out of the unit, but a small soldering iron, patience and a magnifying glass allowed me to quickly modify a standard stereo male to male patch cord to replace the unit's cord. I paid about $150 for mine about 8 years ago, and would do it again. A damn good unit.
I bought this camera about a year ago and was very pleased with it. After six months it totally shut down and would not power up. I sent it in to an authorized service center and $165 later I was back in business. It just recently died again. I'm moving on to another brand. If you own one I wish you the best in having a better experience than I.
This router is about the worst I have owned. Will not hold the signal. Went to belkins website and downloaded the new firmware were it also had a bulletin that said if you experience frequent dropped signals you are supposed to change the channel. Did that, still drops signal. Called Belkin and they had me switch everything back to factory settings. When I said your website says that this is the problem I was told "You not need to worry sir" Ya great. Well its going out to the garage now to see if my hammer will fix it. Wish I had that $100+ back.
It doesn't suck. I cannot believe some of the negative comments about this camera. I've had one for a while and it's always taken great pictures. The only problems that I've had is when the people at Eckerd screw up the processing (but they have ALWAYS reprinted at NO COST) to correct the problems. For a point and shoot, it does a great job of focusing. 1 last thing, use Fuji film. I have always had better results with it than Kodak.
I bought the $20 phone card and am dissatisfied. Because only payphones were available, the toll-free access number had to be used. Using the toll-free access to a local land line to leave an answering machine message of less than 2 minutes (probably closer to 1 minute) caused the phone card to drop from 6 hours to 4 hours and 45 minutes. That's ridiculous. It should not cost 1 hour and 15 minutes to leave a message on an answering machine.I would not buy this card again nor would I recommend this card to anyone else. I am very disappointed in this product.
This camera is a great introduction to a multifunction camera as opposed to a point and shoot digital. I have the convenience of a point and shoot if I want it or I can change a few settings and have more creative control of the images taken. The camera is capable of taking images small enough to readily transmit over the web and of high enough quality to make a really good print image. With a few inexpensive memory cards and an extra battery even the most avid shutterbug can take a day's worth of images without much hassle. My only complaint is that the one lens which came with the kit is somewhat limited. One needs to plan on buying at least one or two additional lenses to meet their individual needs. Overall I think that this is a great camera for the money and does everything that I, a nonprofessional photographer, need a camera to do.
The Targus ultra mini mouse would likely not be the ideal optical mouse for constant use. It's size makes it a bit uncomfortable to hold, but for shorter term use and for convenience to transport, it does the job well.
The Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 4000 (3.0) Silver PS2/USB Mac/Win is like having "Silver Wings" on my keyboard tray. No wires, no fuss and they always work. This is my third wireless keyboard/mouse combination, but my first combo that really works well for me. The keyboard and mouse set up very easily. They work so flawlessly that my hands and fingers seem to fly along.It has been three months and I am still on the first set of batteries. I have not seen any false battery "alarms" and I am always connected when I boot up the computer. Interference does not seem to be an issue with this Micorsoft setup.The keyboard is easy to use and the mouse fits my hand very nicely. My hands are of average size - so it may be a good idea to "preview" this setup at a store somewhere. My wife's hands are small, but she says that the mouse and the keyboard seem to fit her "fairly" well. She does prefer a smaller mouse - so that should be taken into consideration.The extra features such as the Tilt Wheel Technology and the Smart Technology to reduce the likelihood of interruption by notifying you when it detects interference, or low battery levels are nice. However, I don't really notice them. Personally, that is the way I like it! One "sweet" touch is the one-touch button on the keyboard that brings up your calculator. No more searching for a calculator when you want to use one.I don't know about the half year of battery life yet but so far, so good. I do appreciate the fact that the keyboard is not over-designed by the Microsoft ergonomics experts. The arched shape to provides support for your hands in a natural, comfortable position is not overdone, and therefor is easy to become familiar with. Microsoft got this one right!
My mom got me this for Christmas it's better than my other mp3 player.To start off the sound is great. Good video and pictures.you download your music from Zune. Which is really easy to use my mom even likes it.she saids wants one.Really you type the name of the artist and then it pops up and next you pick you songs.But you have to get a Zune pass it costs about 15 dollars.The Zune 30 GB is 5 out of 5.
This item worked very well for my old cannon copier (from around yr 2000-2006?). There were no problems with lining on paper
Bought these based on Consumer Reports review in my search for a good set of MP3 earbuds. Those included with the Zen-5 were not adequate in sound quality and would only remain in place when sitting. I have another set of Sony earbuds that are louder but they do not stay in place during movement at work. The Fontopia's stay in place, have very good sound and a good price point. I can afford to buy 4 more sets of the same for the wife and kids!
Excellent, resolved problem instantly and did not have to charge batteryfirst either.
Instructions to use are not written in plain english. No I'm not stupid I do understand you put this in the tray and press play. But there are 7 tracks on here and only one is supposed to line up the brush to clean the head. But you'll never know unless you listen to the whole disc and even then it never says &#34;THE CLEANING PROCESS IS BEGINNING NOW&#34;. Others I have used say just that.
I have had the Rio Cali 256 for 5 days now, and love it! I was surprised how small this player was (about the size of my palm), and it is very lightweight. Great item if you work out! I have ordered a 512 mb San Disk card which fits into the battery compartment for extra memory. Now it will hold about 180 MP3's or 340 WMA files (over 20 CD's!). Using the Rio music manager to add or delete songs from the Cali is a breeze! I added about 40 songs in less than 2 minuites! The sound quality is excellent, but i do not use the included headphones. I would suggest investing in a better quality headphone. I can also use my Musicmatch Jukebox (my default music player) to add or delete songs from my Rio Cali.Cons:1. Volume is pretty good, but should be able to go louder if needed.2. Does not come with a neckstrap. It does come with an armband/beltclip, which is very durable and protective, but ugly as hell. (an opaqe white)3. Included headphones are ok, but for better sound I would suggest upgrading.4. FM tuner was only able to pull-in 3 local stations, not that big a deal because I didnt buy it as a radio!If you have any questions, feel free to email me!XLJDX@AOL.COM
I was hoping my motherboard could actually regulate the speed but apparently this can't be done... I wonder if the "Smart fan with speed detection" ad means the fan regulates himself? More information would've been nice.
- Love this product, been using it for years now with no problems, plus battery-free means a don't have to be tied-in with changing batteries all the time.- Very good and I highly recommended it to everyone, gamers or non gamers alike.
I too began this book thinking it would end with a murder solved. However, half-way through the book I realized Tartt would not reward us so simply. And that is precisely the point. This book is about the way a bright young girl deals with the boredom and anxiety presented to her by an empty summer and "no one at home".The fact that there is no "ending" is entirely appropriate, as there will be no ending for Harriet. Her life will forever be affected by her brother's death and its effect on her family. It does not matter who killed Robin.A note to the editor though: isn't duck hunting season long gone by Mother's day?
Among all the compact DC brands, I prefer sony for their vivid color. This one is just like other sony DC, the color is quite satisfied. It is also featured with a large 2.5 inch LCD screen. However, it is not perfect and lack of some important functions compared with Sony W1. Overall, it is a good compact DC for general user.
The minor problem is that the user manual claims the user ID is "admin". Well, it is not. Frustration and wasted time will occur until you somehow find out that the user ID should be left blank to log in.The major problem is that the unit only works for twelve to 36 hours before it has be rebooted. After twelve to 36 hours it looses the connection to the wireless network. Once you unplug and plug back the power cord, it will work fine for another twelve to 36 hours. I am used to rebooting Windows every time it hangs, but I don't accept having a Wireless Access Point that hangs (I am not sure how Microsoft was able to convince me it is OK for an OS to hang). This box is going back. I already bought a Buffalo that works fine.
Excellent constructions, nice and "heavy"....gives you the idea of a quality glass product rather than the flimsy cheaper ones. No sense in putting a piece of low quality glass in front of your expensive lenses. And is a slim ring filter, so no problems on your wide angle lenses. Also the lens cap fits nicely and snug, can barely tell I have a filter on.Is just an added protection to the lens so there is not much to review other than the build quality. Does not affect photos or metering in any way.Definitely recommended.
I finally got tired of having cables and adapters tucked into every corner of my laptop bag. This pouch is perfect for me. It fits everything into one tidy container. The size is just right and the materials are durable. Most importantly, the zipper is rugged enough to withstand daily use.No more hunting, no more tangles, no more hassles. My rat's nest of accessories are all in one tidy spot. One interesting benefit for me is that the act of organizing all of these accessories in one pouch I've been able to get rid of many of my redundant cables and travel lighter.
I know very little about home theater and I am by no means one of these guys who spends thousands of dollars on home entertainment. What i do know, however, is that this system, despite it's size, pumps out HUGE sound. Movies I haven't watched in years seem to come alive. I spent several months researching various home theater systems and finally decided on this one, mainly because of it's price, size, and incredible wireless surround speakers, that happen to work flawlessly. It took me a few hours of playing around to get the hang of all the features, but make no mistake, when setup correctly, this thing rocks! My wife and I rented Hostage the other night and it felt as if we were part of the movie. With the bass cranked 1/4 up, our living room shook with each action sequence. Ok, so the living room didn't actually shake. But, seriously, forget the movie theater. The dialogue is crystal clear, the bass is DEEP and rich, and several times, thanks to the wireless surround, I could have sworn someone was sitting next to me on the sofa! Ok, so it makes movies come alive. How about CD's and the radio? This thing really does hold its own. CD's and the radio sound crisp and clear and the surround speakers give a nice "wrap around" effect. Honestly, I couldn't be happier with this gem. If you already have a DVD player (not included), refuse to run surround sound speaker wire all over your living room, and want an all out awesome movie experience, pick this baby up!!! You'll love it!
This unit is getting returned to Amazon today. I was really looking forward to trying this "MediaLounge", but there's too many fatal flaws. You should be aware of them before you waste your time and money.Where do I start? Well, my primary goal was to have a device that could play hi-def slideshows of large JPGs, so I could have a nice changing-artwork display on my Samsung HD 16:9 big-screen TV. Well, this is supposed to be a hi-def player. Two problems right off the bat: (1) Aspect ration was all wrong. No matter how I adjusted the (super-simplistic) settings on the MediaLounge, or the aspect ratio on my Samsung HD big screen TV (also a very simple no-brainer) the pictures showed up in either 4:3 format -- and looked right, or 16:9 format -- looking stretched-out and distorted!!!!. In other words, for photo slideshows, this device did not appear to support 16:9 televisions at all. And this was using either the Component video or the HDMI interface: both interfaces worked improperly. Also, (2) the information screen on my Samsung TV consistently claimed that the picture coming through the HDMI was standard def, NOT high def. I don't know why. There was no possible settings to adjust on the MediaLounge when the HDMI interface was selected. Maybe video files play correctly in 16:9 HD format, I don't know or care; if it can't do 16:9 HD JPGs properly, it's going back.So many other little problems too, which might not have been killers had the primary function worked:-- The "fit-to-screen" choices for photo scaling were horrible. The only choice that made any sense, i.e. "Fit to Screen" did NOT in fact fit the picture to screen; instead, it did one of those dirty tricks where it tries to calculate a zoom factor that it thinks you would like, based on the picture. Thus, no matter what I did, most pictures kept getting cropped. It would be nice to have a "fit to screen" choice that did not crop arbitrarily! Fit-to-Screen should mean Fit-to-Screen, period!-- The Media Server software was horrible. Once you "share a folder", it software does not distinguish photos versus music. Thus, all my music's cover artwork was getting picked up and published as separate photo directories. There was no way to stop this. Extremely annoying. To rephrase, there was no way to say, "publish this folder AS MUSIC" or "publish this folder" AS PHOTOS". Your only option was to PUBLISH IT, period, and it was up to the server software to sort out what it contained. Again, I just think this is pretty brain-dead. Clearly I don't want my music's cover art appearing as photos. Oh, and needless to say, the software did NOT pick up and display the cover art while the music was playing. Duh -- again, pretty brain-dead.-- The Media Server software was very, very slow. When it was in the process of sharing the folders, processing each file in each folder was so slow that I suspect it was making a copy of the files elsewhere on the disk. It couldn't have possibly been that slow otherwise. For a large directory with thousands of files, it might have easily taken all day to process it.-- When browing music by Artist, my artists showed up in the Media Lounge with all lower case Artist names, even though my ID3 tags were properly cased.-- Perhaps most damning of all of the minor stuff: There appeared to be no support whatsoever for subfolders. When browsing music by folder, if you selected an Artist folder that had four Album subfolders but no files directly under the Artist folder, D-Link's Media Server just chokes and tells you there are no files. Same with browsing Photos by folders. What kind of media server doesn't support playing music or slideshows that contains subfolders? A lame one, that's for sure. At least for Music, you have the option of browsing by ID3 tag (Artist, Album, etc.) but for Photos, you either browse "All Photos" (EVERYTHING you EVER selected lumped into one huge flat list) or you browse by Folder (which doesn't support subfolders during playback). Completely unacceptable!Pretty much everything during the operation of the unit was SLOW. Moving from picture to picture took about two-three seconds a photo, which is unforgivable. My JPGS average around 150K-250K, and should have come across my WiFi G network in a fraction of a second. Every and button press on the remote took about a second to respond. It was very annoying.The software in general, both on the server side and on the TV display side, seemed stripped down, overly simplistic, lacking in options, and generally rather lame.In short, I don't see how D-Link could have possibly produced a less desirable device. I don't see the benefit of this 520 model over their 320 model, seeing how this device couldn't do HD properly.Hope that helps!
Dont waste your money on this, bad and poor quality!!!Ni pienses comprar esta pantalla es botar el dinero, mala calidad mal contraste y brillo
I searched high and low for the best 32" flat LCD, and settled on this. The DVD is very convenient and this model (with DVD) is hard to find in typical retail stores. Got the Peerless articulating mount (also high quality). I could not be more pleased. Best of all, the Amazon price including 4 day delivery was lower than Best Buy or Circuit City by over $200, and the models there were the ones without DVD.
Considering I have been on A big buget lately,I haven't had time or the money to comeplete my Home Theater.I had already bought a 46 inch HDTV,a large Home Entertainment System to put in in,a DVD player and a VCR,and a old Dolby Pro Logic system.However,there was one thing missing to have a true complete Home Theater.A Good Surround Sound System!Unfortunently,I couldn't afford the Big fancy Digital 5.1 Systems,so I went with this instead.What we have here is The XA3051.This System is Killer!It features 100 watts,6 Speakers,Two modes{Stereo and Surround},Dual Headphone Jacks,and one hell Of a Subwoofer.It connects easily to any TV,Gaming system,DVD Player,and VCR.Remember that Dolby Surround Feature that you saw in the Audio settings on your XBox?That's what I'm talking about!One of the most annoying things about this system,However,is the controller.It isn't wireless!However upon closer inspection I discovered the reason why.The controller features two built in Headphone jacks!Now you and a friend can listen to explosive surround sound without getting the cops called on ya.Just be ready to accept the fact that you'll be deaf after just 2 weeks of this.You have been warned!
I bought my D80 in early 2008 and have enjoyed using it. It has many useful features and produces very vivid pictures. It does want to over expose in certain circumstances and isn't the best at high iso low light situations.
The camera is great until you try to download your pictures. You better have your batteries charged up, because there is not a AC power cord included in your Olympus Camera Box. And you will also need to buy additional supplies if you want it to download your pictures to your PC. Such as a USB reader with cartridges which will be another ...($$$). I wish I had been informed of these small details before I purchased online. I tried and tried to download the said pictures only to find I needed more hardware than was included in the package.
$3 for a 25 foot cable, pretty hard to argue with a deal like that. It works and it has snagless boots, so it should stand up to a fair bit of abuse.
It does what it says it will do, it was easy to just plug in and use, but it's a big old clunky tool, so if you are into aesthetics or design, it is not for you. It appears to be pretty reliable and robust.
Based my research top three brands in flat panel LCD is Sony, Sharp and Samsung. However based on consumer's report, Some Sony units has "XBR clouds" defect and some Sharp units has "banding" issue and no one reported defect for Samsung. Plus, Samsung has two HDMI, PIP, audio optical port...So I picked Samsung.Shipping is great. Everything went well before I found this "dark blue line" issue. It happens at the sixth day. There is a two-pixel-wide dark blue line on the screen from top to bottom. It is about 3 inch from right edge. It is not on the 4:3 line. The center of two pixels is full of dark blue. It is very noticeable when background turns to light. I turned off all other electronics nearby but the line is still there.I called Samsung custom support, they can do nothing but send technician in. Since it is within 30 days so I returned it to Amazon.com. The return process is surprisingly easy. Just fill out a small form online then wait for the pick up. Amazon refund the credit as soon as it received the return. Amazon is good!Wanna give Samsung another shot. I ordered a LNS4095D which price recently dropped by $150. I will post the review later...
The company, Case Logic, down-sized this case and didn't let anyone know that. My external Seagate USB hard drives will not fit in it anymore as in the previous size PHDC-1 case. Even on Case Logic's web-site they still show the original case's measurements and picture. I will never buy another Case Logic product! I referred the problem to Case Logic 2 weeks ago and they still haven't corrected the size or picture on their site, [...] Don't buy Case Logic Products! Who knows what else they down-sized and kept a secret!
I am very pleased with my new pressure cooker; couldn't wait to get it out of the box and on the stove.It's been very busy since the day it arrived. The new construction of the pressure cooker makes it so much easier to handle.
I have only owned this camcorder for two days, however there's so few reviews, I thought I'd post one. I used to have my own video production company many years ago (wedding videos and such), so I'm somewhat experienced with videocams.First of all, I bought this as a small and cheap cam. It fits the bill. I decided to go for the vlz3u over the vlz1u because I wanted the 16 bit sound, and the ability to digitize old vhs footage straight in.I didn't get the 5zu because it was more money, and i heard that black and white viewfinders are more accurate than color. All told, I think it would have been better to go for the color viewfinder of the 5zu, and to get the remote control as well.At first I found the camera and manual a little on the complicated side. However, after a little while, the camera modes and menus became more and more intuitive. This camera has a lot of features.A few things to remember is you have to pull out the viewfinder or else you can't see anything through it (thought my viewfinder was broken). Also, when you play back tapes, the lcd monitor has to be pulled out in order to hear sound. ie if you only view the tape through the viewfinder, no audio. The Sharp customer service rep I called at their tech support line had less of a clue of how the camera worked than me. I think he only had the manual in front of him, and no camera.One feature that is totally useless is the digital stabilization which is automatically turned on in automatic mode. At first I thought the camera had a really bad picture until I turned off the stabilization.The video is average to good, depending on the amount of light. This is definately not a low light camera. Bright outdoors, or well lit indoors.The LCD monitor is gorgeous, really high quality like a top quality laptop screen.Ergonomically, the camera feels like it should fit a smaller hand than mine. It kinda sits in my hand like a firm lump of hamburger. The little switch used to change the camera to various modes is hard to use. The rest of the camera, including installing the battery, installing the tape, etc is very intuitive.Another feature is the timecode. This camera allows you to record the timecode out, which is great if you want to give somebody a copy of their tape, and then they pick out the frames they want included in and out of their edits. I plan to do a little video editing of other people's work, and "striping" output is key. This camera does it.All in all, a very capable little bucket. Loses some points on the low light performance, ergonimic handholding, and the mode button.But gains points in that it packs a lot of features that you will really appreciate should you choose to explore the manual and try things out.Definitely a budget camcorder for the tech afficionado!
The software that comes with this gps is horrible,however, this can be hacked to use tomtom 6.00 and its maps. google, is your friend.
Very practical and usefull. One time one radio fell aprox 1m but it resist the impact without a scratch. Very good performance.
Due to the configuration of my house, it's cost-prohibitive to hide rear speaker wires, so when I heard about this unit, I started investigating. I "had" a Bose Lifestyle 12 system that cost me about $2000. I loved it but the speaker wire made the living room look tacky and I couldn't hide it much (ie. i could put it under the carpet but it would still be going up the walls) I was concerned about this unit from the "few" reviews Ive read here and online. I ended up buying it and I'm quite happy. Sound is great. Not quite as loud as the Bose, but then I never listened to it louder than the Samsung is capable of going anyways. The "interference" people are talking about is non-existent (and I have a microwave, a 2.4 gHz phone, and Wi-fi in my house). There is absolutely no static or anything from the rear speakers. There is only 1 CON that I can think of along the "interference" line:My laptop is connected via Wi-fi. "Occassionally" my laptop will lose the wi-fi signal when turning on the Samsung. It's an easy fix. All I have to do is change the channel the wi-fi is broadcasting on through the base-station and - ouila! - fixed! Too bad Samsung didn't let you choose a permanent channel for the wireless signal, then this problem wouldn't occur. However, while it was quite annoying at first as I didn't know WHY I was losing a signal on my laptop, once I figured it out, it takes me all of 30 seconds to restore the wi-fi connection.Samsung "could" have given more digital inputs also (seeing as most components have digital inputs now).You can use all 4 audio inputs for separate components if you choose - DIGITAL IN - DVD - AUX1 - AUX 2 (which is what I do). Obviously, with a built in DVD player, the "DVD" input is non-existent but dedicated to the built-in DVD player (5 disc changer). So you can effectively hook up three additional AUDIO components. HOWEVER, if you choose to run your VIDEO through the Samsung also (chain the components), you only have TWO inputs (not including the dedicated DVD input). Video inputs are as follows - COMPONENT - AUX 1 - AUX 2. However, if you use the component video input, that video will also show on the AUX 1 video. So you can only run TWO video sources through the receiver in addition to the built in DVD player. Personally, I just use the audio inputs on the receiver and plug all other video directly into my TV as my TV has many video inputs. However, if you need to chain them (ie. your tv only has one video input) then beware that you'll only be able to hook two more video components into the Samsung.All in all, very happy with the system. Works well and easy to use with great sound. I have this system in a LARGE room (30x20) and it fills the room with sound albeit at the higher end of the volume level (but without distortion).PROS:1. Great sound2. Easy to use3. Wireless rear speakersCONS:1. Knocks my wi-fi connection out due to random channel selection. Easy fix but annoying at times. This is only occassionally, by the way.2. Needs more digital audio inputs (only 1 like most HTIB) and more video inputs (for chaining)
Garmin StreetPilot c530 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorBought this as a birthday gift for my wife. She's not exactly a gadget guru but had this up and running in just a few minutes. We haven't tried it out of town yet but it gives accurate directions here at home and is very easy to use. Would be nice if it had an a/c charger.
This item was exactly what i wanted. It was delivered promptly and I am very happy. The only problem with this product is it does not work with Windows 7, however I knew this before I ordered it and can use it with my netbook, therefore it is perfect for me.Betty Briggs
We have 2 rain chains, one is cup shaped and this one. We love both of them. This is a heavy substantial chain. It helps if you leave the diverter part of the gutter in place to direct the water down the chain.
I purchased this camcorder because I love the fact about how you can use this with just a memory card like with your digital camera. It so small and compact and easy to use. I am happy to take it with me to record my 4 children with all their sports they do. Then I come home and upload it my computer, very simple. I'm glad I purchased this one.
Sherwood has been building receivers for a very long time and it's no surprise that they like to keep things simple. The design of the RX-4105 is sleek looking with every function easy to get to, delivering awesome sound at an affordable price. This is a nice addition into the entry level of any audiophile, and it won't break the pocket book.
After reading a review comparing this set to a Melissa & Doug set, I decided on this one. So glad I did, this set is almost exactly what I was looking for. The wooden blocks are sturdy enough to withstand my exploratory toddler, whose been known to conduct her own sink/float experiments with objects as well as give things a heave across the room for no reason at all. The comparison I read prior to buying stated that the M&D set was pressed wood with a paper-like cover on top. Clearly not something that would mesh well with liquid. My daughter absolutely loves this, its her new favorite thing to play with since she recieved it 3 days ago. Only thing I wish was different- that it came with enough blocks to do two patterns at a time. However the product description says it comes with only so many blocks & I could easily tell that only one pattern could be done at a time. So it was by no means misleading. Love the imaginative state my daughter gets in with these & I highly recommend this product!
I bought this unit a year ago, and it did decently. However, it tended to recommend routes that really didn't make sense at times. After my son's recent usage to navigate home from his honeymoon destination he complained that it needed updating. Soooooo, armed with access to the Magellan web site I set out to update my unit. There are two updates available: a free download to update the firmware, add points of interest (POIs) and add Hawaii and Puerto Rico maps. There's also updated North American maps available for a cost of $79.99 ($67.99 for AAA members).Here's where the fun began. First--the free update only works with Windows XP (according to Magellan's web site). I'm running XP, so no problem. And, it's massive (over 900 MB) takes a long time to download even with fast DSL, dialup--FUGGEDABOUTIT!!!I connected the unit with the USB cable and the fun began. The added hardware wizard in XP never seemed to run quite properly. Made it seem like I had two new drives hooked to the computer. Onward, I slogged.When I started the update program (which I had previously unzipped) it then started to uzip itself even more. SHEESHIt hit the POI update file (a monstrous 898MB) and took 20+ minutes to upzip it.I then got several error messages that stopped the whole update process.Oh, it also erased the unit's firmware. I now had a big fat paperweight.A quick Google search found several sites warning folks about doing this update.Luckily, I stumbled across a site with instructions on how to manually update the unit. Three hours from when I started I finally had an updated unit.I can hardly wait until the map update arrives!!!! More to come---
I have used this camera for about two months. I have an old Canon PowerShot S230 camera. They keep getting better and better with time. The SD1000 makes it very easy to take great pictures. The time between shots has been shortened, so I can get the action without waiting for the camera to get ready. The menu and function buttons are easy to use and understand. The small size and weight make it unbelievably ease to carry in almost anything. The only objection I have is the battery does not last long enough. I would buy this camera again and have recommended it to other people.
Not much to say other than it works as advertised. It's an exact replacement for the OEM battery. I've been getting about 2.5 hours per charge while using my T43 on the internet using a wifi connection. That seems to be a reasonable amount of time for this battery on my laptop.If there is a downside it is that the drain rate becomes non-linear near the end of the charge. I've found it to be linear down to 20%. But you will want to safe and shutdown at 10% as the charge depletes quickly past that point.
I bought this radio to listen to out on my Hobie Cat. On a good day with howling wind, the sailboat gets pretty wet from splashes and spray. So far the radio has withstood the waves of ocean water that have bombarded it quite nicely.Gets good reception, sounds good, looks good, great battery life.I'd give it five stars if only it got about 20% louder.
I bought this memory for my old toshiba satellite a45-sp150.These laptop comes with 256kb and delays around 10 minutes to start Windows XP, but with this Crucial 1GB Memory module, my laptop have new live.It's faster and I like it, the current performance is great.
THE GOOD:1. The pad really absorbs some heat away from the laptop and onto itself, but so does any desk.2. The pad is light and flexible, thus very portable.3. Reasonable price considering the manufacturing process.THE BAD:1. Heat absorption method is through direct conduction, which means this pad absorbs the heat via direct contact with the plastic bottom of your laptop. As any 3rd grader can tell you, plastic is not a great heat conductor, and this pad does not pull much heat from my laptop. Even if your laptop has an aluminum shell, I can guarantee that the shell is not in direct contact with the hot CPU chip.2. The flexibility of the pad does not allow it to be used on your lap. The non-rigid floppy structure results in sparse contact the laptop. Poor surface contact means poor heat conduction.3. The pad blocks a substantial amount of air intake into my laptop despite the dimpled surface texture.4. After 1 hour of normal use, my CPU temperature tests show no improvement when using this pad. All the tests on the web were performed within 30 minutes of use (or less), which produces misleading results. After 1 hour the pad has absorbed all the heat it can take and, after the pad crystals have all melted during the process of heat absorption, the laptop gets hot as usual.CONCLUSION:Not recommended for most users.Recommended only for people who only use their laptop for 30 minutes or less and use the laptop on a flat desk.
Had Klipsch promedia and then bought Bose companion 3's and tested em side by side and song by song to really get a good idea of which sound I liked more. The Klipsch definitely have a much heavier sound then the bose and have much deeper bass, yet the bass from the bose was a lot tighter and punchier than the klipsch. This was ultimately the deciding factor for me as I couldnt get over how much the bass from the Klipsch really overpowered so many things in a lot of songs. I also could not stand how muffled the bass became on a lot of bass heavy songs. It was just a little too much for me. Other than that the klipsch were fine and I rly think of them as being a high grade 2.1 system just for my taste I enjoyed the bose a little more. The bose definitely shined on the highs and it seemed to also have a much more 'spacious' feeling than the klipsch, which by comparison sounded a little flat at times. This wasn't the case on every song and the Klipsch are in no way 'flat', just only hen compared to the bose. Also, I don't know how much ths matters to some people, but if you put the two satellites and the sub together the bose take up literally half the space that the klipsch do. Another big selling point for me on the bose was the fact that there were so many horror stories of the Kilpsch Promedia's breaking early and often while you see none of that on bose customer reviews. I did end up going with the bose over the klipsch but it was a tight contest and its not like it was the hands down winner either. I did also have to toy around with the EQ in order to get these puppies sounding just right but once I found that sweet spot they sound lovely. Best value for your buck is still probably Klipsch Promedia. I just dont understand the bose haters though. While Bose are definitely not the hands down greatest of all time speakers, to call them horrible is a flat out lie. I can understand maybe hating the price and saying that for your money you can get so much better, but unless you can recommend something to compare it to at the same price range (which 99% of them dont do) theres nothing really constructive about those statements to help someone make a buying decision. Maybe I'm just dumb for liking bose, but for how I like to hear my music they are audio bliss.
Very happy with this purchase. i ordered it it came 3 or 4 days later. it worked car was brand new.
works great with my hp laser jet 4. easy to install, came with instructions, and return label.
works fine, as expected. took a little extra effort to seat, but that's the computer board. booted up with no problem. think I'll buy another!
I bought this camera after returning my other one... I really the zoom (3x) and the quality of the pictures. Although it took me 2 days to learn ALL the buttons I figured it out by reading the manual. The movie mode- with sound- works well. I was able to by RECHARGABLE batteries which will last long. The Memeory card that it comes with is also a plus. Its larger than the other camera I had and returned, mine help 15 pictures and 1.05 minutes of video. NICE! I also like the size- not to big not to small.
The product itself is fine, I'm sure. The problem is I ordered a *1 port* Single Gang wall plate. What I received was a 3 port wall plate. That left me with the option of returning it (not worth my time or money) or going to the local hardware store to find blanks to put in the other two holes. It's frustrating to receive an item incorrectly, especially an item that only costs a few dollars to begin with, because when it's wrong, it costs more money out of your pocket to make it right than it does to just buy another one.
I needed a speaker setup for my Ipod at work. In that regard, I needed something that was stylish, small, and had a good sound when the volume was turned down. The JBL On Stage II is all of the above. It has enough power that I have used it at home for cookouts. It also has a clear sound when the volume is turned down. I would recommend this to anyone, for any reason. What a great buy.
This sub delivers. I just got it installed last night and the drive home was like being in a different vehicle. It sounded like a completely different system. There was plenty of bass to really bring the new Donald Fagen CD alive. If space is at a premium, this is the sub to have. I have a 1987 911 and managed to get this under the passenger seat (Lord help the passenger who sits there and feels the beat). I actually had an installer at Best Buy put it in and he said that it was MUCH MUCH better than the Clarion powered sub that was hardly noticeable.
Bought on a friend's recommendation. They fit very comfortably and I love the sound. I compared them side by side with 3 different kinds of more expensive headphones ($125-$175)belonging to family members and I am still happy with these. Doing this comparison I could hear what professional reviewers on cnet and/or consumer reports are talking about when they say that audio purists may not be happy with the heavy bass. To my ear, however, at low volumes I prefer more bass. And I always listen to my iPod at low volumes to protect my ears. On my stereo system turning up the volume (using speakers not headphones) I might feel differently.
Plugged it, turned it on, and the screen's still black. This thing is dead on arrival, and I'm sending it back to Amazon tomorrow.
I just received this Lowepro bag today for my Canon Powershot camera and it is much better than I expected. The compartments are very handy and not oversized; just enough to carry an extra memory card and/or battery. There is some padding and a soft fleece lining. The velcro divider in the bag is removable or can be positioned along the width of the camera. But one of the best features seems to be the hidden nylon weather hood, which pulls out from the back bottom edge of the bag and covers the case. I usually carry a plastic bag along just in case of downpours, which have soaked through my packs, to keep cameras and equipment dry. Hopefully, this weather hood will do the trick. I would highly recommend this well-designed Lowepro bag.
I bought this thinking that it would work fine on the M2010 but it didnt, it doesnt even charge the battery...powers the unit ok but I guess I should have read the fine print when it stated its a 90W adapter when the XPS M2010 needs a 150W adapter..
The camera has a low wireless range and it is not recomended for beginners as the configuration is not easy.If you are lokking for an IP Camera dont buy this one.
The sound is ok - They are very light weight. A little thin sounding - but ok. They do not get that loud. but they are ok
I used this card on an Olympus camera, and I got an error statement and it completely ruined 150 photos I had stored. I ended up having to pay quite a bit of money to have them restored. I'll never buy this brand again!
Compared to more expensive screens, this is a pretty good value. However, the screen's material is not perfect. Now, that I've started watching movies on it, I've noticed a few hot spots where the whites are very slightly different colors in certain spots of the screen. I'm particular about details, so it draws my eyes to these spots in especially bright scenes. I wish I had gone with a better quality screen. If you will be sitting far away and you don't look closely for fine details such as this, you probably won't notice it. But if small details like this bug you, you might consider a higher quality screen. If you're looking for a good bargain screen with fair quality, then consider this one.
The Energizer replacement packs have extended the phone stand-by and talk times while off charger back to the 3-5 days I was used to when the phones were new. I don't think the time is any longer than the OEM equipment when new as some reviews have suggested, but definitely a notable improvement and a much less rapid discharge time once the indicator shows "low battery"
This is my 2nd router! Exact same model. I bought one for myself at home, loved it so much I gave one to my parents. For DSL there are some extra steps you have to go thru, google the steps, but other than that it's great, and a great price!
By no means am I a rabid audiophile, but I know good equipment when I hear it. This little thing rocks HARD! Definitely buy an adapter or it will eat your batteries. I mostly use it to drive outdoor speakers that are connected from my computer. Also works great with MP3 player and laptop.
This product is a must have for anyone looking for an inexpensive, but comparable digital camera. It is chic for the fashion conscious, but definitely technologically competitive for the techno-geek in all of us. The Casio Exilim has amazing clarity and an amazingly wide screen for easy viewing. The features on this product are easy to use and the zoom feature allows for clear distance viewing from a great distance. This product comes highly recommended. Again, a definite must-have.
travel across the world and used these headphones on my 46hr total round trip and they were great. helped limit noises from the plane and the people on it. The bass is a nice feature as well, they appear to be pretty durable to me, i am more than happy, this is my first pair of purchased over the ear headphones.
So far, this seems every bit as good as the OEM cartridge. I was not sure my old printer was still working properly. It acted like it needed an new drum, but the drum light was not on. So I ordered a cheap drum from Amazon, but was weary of the bad reviews of aftermarket toners for my model. So I found this one which is stocked by Amazon, so if it was poor quality, I could return it easily. Luckily it seems to be a very high quality item. The only thing it lacks is an easy way to recycle. The OEM cartridge includes a free shipping label to send the old one back. But considering I thought I would need a new printer and did not want to invest too much, I was happy with the results!
I use this with my T9 and have had no problems. This was a good purchase.
I've had 2 problems. First, in station setup via antenna with rotor, the auto program acquires and stores all signals from the primary antenna direction, but only some stations at a different direction. There seems to be no way to add additional channels after the initial setup when moving the antenna to point in a different direction. Although in the installation menu there is an item for "weak signal installation", it seems to have no effect. So, if you are somewhere in between two cities, you pretty much have to pick "either-or". You cannot simply dial in a digital channel number, such as 7.1 to get a signal which was not set up in the auto program; it just reverts to analog channel 7. I called Magnavox with the problem, but they were unresponsive. I checked other brands at a local retailer, and they seemed to have a capability to add channels, but this Magnavox model does not.My second problem has been that after all the signals have been programmed in, several days later, digital channel 64.1 disappeared from the preferred channel list. I re did the auto program, and after several more days, that channel had disappeared again. This happened a third time. Once again I called Magnavox, and was totally blown off. They insisted that it was just that the station signal was too weak, which is not the case at all. Something seems to be failing within the set, which they don't want to admit to. Perhaps stalling me until my warranty expires.Other than the above, the picture and sound are excellent.
I purchased this item for my office desk. It is so worth it. I dont know what I would do without it now. A must buy for the business man that needs to see info on his palm with out too much effort. Every thing is right there proped up in front of you.
This item was $30.99 at Amazon and $100(!!!) at "Best Buy." Monster is a great cable, but don't get ripped off by buying it from Best Buy!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this due to its high rating from Consumer Reports. I am not disappointed one bit. The set is attractive (black frame) and the HD picture quality is superb. The only drawback is the built-in DVD player which is not HDDVD or Blue Ray capabable. As more and more disks come out in HD, I will likely be forced to purchase another DVD player to view them in HD.
The batteries are good and I do not have any problem with them, I recommend to buy from this company.
My friend was very happy I could find these DVD's. No where in our town can you find this Brand of DVD's. So to Amazon to the rescue.It was packaged great and arrived very fast.Thanks for the great service.
I bought this webcam at a computer superstore that is going out of business. I had always wanted one and obtained this one for a reasonable price.Setting it up was flawless, no problems. I installed the drivers and software first, as you do with any USB product these days. Then, after a reboot (I think), was instructed to plug the webcam into the USB port. It worked flawlessly.The motion feature works pretty well. It will focus on your head and move as you move. However, it does get confused if you have a bright light on in the background. There is a Motion Track app that you can have open in a small window on your desktop, which allows you to set it to Automatic tracking in which the motion feature is activated. Or you can set it to Manual, and then use two controls on the interface to control zoom in and out and raise and lower the lens or move it left or right.The focus is fixed, which becomes a problem when you get very close to the camera--the image becomes blurry. However, this is a problem with most relatively low-end webcams. Also, low light is an issue for this webcam. It does not appear to have any "Rightlight" technology (like the Logitech's) to adjust for different lighting situations. And finally, the image quality may not be as good as you can get with some competing webcams at comparable prices.The bundled software is old and from ULead (circa 1999). But, it worked okay, allowing me to edit captured video and convert it into a video format that produced a much smaller file.The bottom line is, this webcam does work. But, it may not be quite up to par for serious webcamers.
I love the quality of the Sansa M230. My only regret is that I didn't spend the extra on the next model up. Although the advertisement and manual say 120-240 songs, realistically I've only got about 100-110 on it and it's full. It's possible I'm ripping at too high a quality...128-160 kbs. In all fairness though, I knew going into it that I only needed 11 or 12 CDs on the player at a time. After a week or two I get tired of them and re-sync using Windows Media Player v10. The sync process was the hardest part to figure out but once I got that down it's great. You can also drag and drop to and from the player through Windows Explorer. Windows sees the player as just another drive but you cannot create playlists with this method. As far as quality, sound and features go it's simple and fantastic.Update May 1, 2006 - Ripping from CDs at 96kbs is very adequate. The quality is still very good and you can fit significantly more music on this device....that is 150-200 tunes.
At first I thought this camera, was great, but that was before it broke suddenly. I bought this camera last March and was very excited about its features (especially the underwater feature because I love to swim, snorkel, and scuba dive). Well, last summer I took it to the pool for my cousin's birthday party and after about an hour of working just fine, it turned off and stopped working completely. Even though it had not gone past 5 feet deep, somehow water had entered the LCD screen and broke the camera. Thankfully it was still covered by the warranty though, so I was given a new camera replacement. Well, after using that camera for a few months, it also stopped working mysteriously even though it was hardly being used (and this thing boasts being waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof??). The sad thing now is that the warranty has expired and I will have to pay for the repair or buy a new camera. I'm very disappointed. Although I really want another waterproof camera, I feel that I can't get one because they are mostly Olympus and I've had such bad luck with this one.
Purchased this item for my new LG800 phone in order to increase it's memory. It is used in order to be able to get more our of this phone. It is a very good item to have. I would advise to purchase it. And, SanDisk is a well known trusted company.
Easy to put in and connect. Comes with Velcro so that everything stays were it is suppose to and sticks well.It lights up the inside perfectly so that everything really glows! Very neat.
Works simply and reliably. It took almost only a minute or two to have my photos on the screen look like they should.Software a little dumb though. I set it to remind me to re-calibrate every two weeks, and then calibrated a day before the two weeks were up. That was fine but then it kept hassling me to calibrate the next day, and wouldn't shut up until I let it calibrate. They need a 'skip' option.Still definitely worth the purchase!
In my older review for the first generation iPod mini I really didn't like it at all. But now ever since the 6 gigabyte second generation came out but perspective has totally changed. They have four colors now: Blue, Lime Green, Pink, and Silver. They discontinued the Gold version because it wasn't selling. It's $249.99 for 6 gigabytes and $199.99 for the normal 4 gigabyte version. This holds 1,500 songs which is pretty good. Last time the battery life for the mini was around 8 hours but now they have improved it so it lasts 18 hours! A thing I wish Apple did with the new second generation mini was add a color screen. A lot of people were anticipating a color screen and when they came out with the old black/white screen we were all disappointed. Another thing I wish Apple continued doing was adding the Firewire cable. I like plugging the iPod in IEEE port more than the USB 2.0. That's why they lowered the price. A popular accessory got even better with this new iPod. The iPod Armband has five new colors: Orange, Yellow, Blue, Pink, and Gray in addition to the previous Black color. I still think this still isn't as mini as it used to be. The 20 GB iPod is .57 inches in depth while this is .50 inches in depth. The iPod is steadily catching up to the mini. I would look into this and I would purchase this if you haven't bought an iPod or if you are looking into a new MP3 player!
Very stylish. Downloads well. Sometimes a little difficult to get the songs to mix. Good tone and quality. Like the color. Light-weight and very portable.
I love hp paper, it's the only one that doesn't jam in my canon copier. In regard to the above review...It is for Laser Printers...if you are waiting for the ink to dry, then you have and InkJet. So you need to buy the version for that.
I have two of the previous model of the Vaio. I really like the small form factor and the feel of it. I have the Z505 series which has an external DVD that plugs into the PCMCIA which is a real drag when you use 802.11b networking.After 2 years the machine has held up OK with a couple of major issues. First the power supply connector is highly proprietary and subject to the little plastic insert snapping. This would not be a problem if Sony would sell me a replacement connector, they want (money) for a repair person to fix it.The other problem is that the batteries do seem to go soft after a while. My extended life LiIon battery dropped to giving me muinites of battery time.All in all par for the course with Laptops I suppose. I have had no better experience reliability wise with any other brand. 2 years appears to be the limit.
I, again, did my homework and decided on the iriver clix 2GB. Instead of a lot of buttons to access the menus, you merely touch the sides of the screen to navigate. It is that simple. the only buttons are on/off, smart button which is programmable, a slide to lock the player so you don't inadvertently press the side of the screen, and volume. That's it!The only downside, which hasn't been a problem yet is the 2GB limitation. It would have been nice to be able to use a memory card, but the price would have gone up dramatically.The versatility to load songs, data, videos and photos (including slideshows) is the main reason I bought this player. Players just for MP3 or WMA are obsolete. Get one like this that can meet your needs in a lot of different formats.All in all, I have been well pleased with my purchase from Amazon so far and would recommend it to anyone who can live with 2GB of memory.
Este es es un producto asombroso, es un computador que ademas de ser un diseno precisoso, tiene muchas caracteristicas que yo buscaba en un cmputador portatil, como suficiente memoria ram, disco duro de gran capacidad, control remoto para la opciones multimedia, sencillamente lo que yo andaba buscando, ademas su tamano de 14,1" que para mi es ideal.
I find that I get about 2 solid hours of battery life with this battery in the balanced energy mode on my computer. screen brightness is only at 4 and not max. don't understand why battery life is so short. I was hoping for 3 hours. i agree, though, nice viewing angle and quick re charge. perhaps it would do better on the power saver power plan. tough to have to compromise however.
I had been looking for a bag, that was roomy, and unconstrictive. I found that with this bag. All regular laptop bags, dont hold the hardware easily, and become very awkward, and mis-shaped. This bag helps store and organize the laptop, power adapters, well. Also it has a cool canvas and courdoroy material. Looks very casual. I am glad I got this bag.
With daughter #2 reaching the age where she needed her own room, I was banished from my office and forced (gently:) to move my entire desk and computer setup into the living room. When that happened, the diNovo Edge was my compensation / consolation prize.On the plus side:- No more ugly MS keyboards for me! This thing looks great in the living room!- The keys are wonderful (perfect for me as a touch typist).- I can use it with multiple machines through my KVM (an Iogear Miniview GCS1204) via its USB 2.0 hub.On the minus side:- The touchpad isn't much use to me, since I've got an MX Revolution mouse right next to it. I would much rather have a numeric keypad, which I use infrequently but still waaaay more than the touchpad.- The wristrest isn't that comfortable relative to most other keyboards. The Logitech logo on the brushed aluminum looks cool but scratches my palms.
It holds and protects the camera just fine. One problem... No pockets at all. There isn't any room for an extra memory card or card reader. A little disappointing.
Bought this camera for my daughter and son-in-law. Had good luck with my Cannon and the price was right. Don't get turned off by lower resolution of this camera. If you are looking for affordable snapshots you don't need more MP.
I've had a number of camera bags and this one is my favorite so far. After over a year this one still looks and feels brand new. The problem with the other bags I've had is they don't have enough room for all my lenses and peripherals, but this one has plenty of room for the camera body (with battery pack grip attached) 2-3 lenses with lens hoods (mind you, the 50mm 1.8 doesn't take up much space, spare batteries, mini tripod, intervalometer, rocket blower, lens cleaner and remotes. The straps on the side will hold a 5-7" collapsed tripod or monopod.
I ordered this pressure cooker because I started making my own natto recently to get more vitamin K2 in my diet. Steaming the soybeans normally takes about 6 hours. With a pressure cooker, it takes significantly less. Cooking time including heating the pot, cooking at full pressure, and letting it cool down was probably more like 30-45 mins. The beans came out perfect in a fraction of the time. I'll probably try it for some other recipes in the future. This pot seems well-made. I like that it's stainless steel and not aluminum. The walls and especially the bottom are thick--it's heavy. Everything fits together well. I had no issues using it; all went smoothly. If anything changes over time, I'll update my review (if that's possible) or add a followup. But, so far, it seems like a good pot for the money.
The price vs the product is terrific, vendor's communication...not so much, in fact, no communication at all.
First of all, the item that is sent will NOT be the item in the picture. However the tuner still works. When I first installed the tuner, it crashed my computer. Apparently the driver did not agree with windows, and the driver recommended by windows will not work with the tuner. Nevertheless, after a few hours of messing with the driver, it eventually worked and it's been working perfectly ever since. By the way, just to clarify about video quality, for normal viewing, it's the best tuner under 30 dollars with a remote. But if you want to record, the video will not be so good, it'll be really fuzzy if you're use to dvd quality videos. And also, it will not work with Media Center (not the OS, but the program), which is quite disappointing. You should buy this only if you have the patience and technical experience to adjust those settings.
Earlier I had Philips 5 DVD changer and it really disappointed me with not playing most of the disks, I'm really exicted to see the results and the response time on this player. Sony has once again marked its presence by giving a great DVD player. If you are looking for a player with 5 disk capacity then u don't have to think of any other player other than this one! It plays all formats including DVD+R, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3. It produces excellent sound, superb picture. If you have a AV reciever and you want to get the best out of the player then u must connect it with Optical Cable and if u happen to have a progressive scan TV then Component Video Cable is strongly recommended for the ultimate picture quality. With all the features and ease of use, its a overall winner!The only negetive point i came across is that this player doesn't display the folders in the actual tree form the way they are stored on a disk.
I purchased this unit that was used as a store demo so it was basically new.The firmware at that time was 2.0.I used it and it seemed slow to load.I updated the firmware to 5.6 and boy did that make a BIG improvement on loading times.The unit was VERY easy to install and the setup was a piece of cake.If you read the directions the unit is easy to install.I am a 56 year old woman and if I found it easy ...it is easy.The picture and sound quality is excellent.My DVD's look like Blu-rays on my TV using an HDMI connection.I highly recommend this player if all you want to do is watch DVD's and Blu-ray's.
Good SanDisk quality.I bought it along with a cybershot and a 2GB sandisk MS. My computer has a built in card reader and the cybershot comes with a PC-camera cable so I haven't had to use it although it works. I think I'll sell it or give it to someone else.
I bought the PCG-FRV26 in december 2003.I needed a good workhouse with good size screen. I also wanted to use it for video-editing. The standard software it came with was an additional criteria.I used to install laptops for a living, but now needed a good stable machine, which did not need a re-install or driver every so few months.I choose to keep the OS to XP home. The built in Ethernet card works flawlesly. I hardly use the built in modem, as most hotels have high speed internet.The system automatically creates savepoints before a software is installed, which is really handy if you regularly install demo software.I liked the Macafee security center, especially since i had so much performance issues with Norton Antivirus with a previous laptop. It cleans and protects adequately.I choose this laptop, because it looks (and still is) very sturdy and rugged. I also use the laptop for video editing. In 1999 I bought a VAIO desktop Digital Studio Desktop (455Mhz) , and it never let me down, actually we are still using it now at home.The laptop, when at home isconnected to a Sony DCR-TRV310 Digital 8 camera via ilink, a Sony DRX-510UL USB and Ilink DVD+-RW/+-R, and a western digital WD1200B007 external Hard disk.With 3 USB ports, a Ilink , 2 PCMCIA and Memory stick , compostive video out, audio out this laptop is great for multimedia.Three sore points :-There is no built in Microphone, just a mic input-Finding a connector to hook up the Component video directly to TV is something I am still pursuiing.- As a real road warrior, I carry this laptop in a roller due to its weight.Battery is acceptable, but not extraordinary.I could not find a docking station, which would have come handy.I use a laptop stand/Lap platform to prevent heating problems, as the main fan outlet is underneath.The Keyboard is a real natural. althought my thumbs regularly hit the touchpad which, I would like to be inactive if I connect a USB mouse.I have no problem keeping 5 to six programs open simultaneously (word, powerpoint,excel, outlook , visio and Mindmanager)I even use the laptop for gaming (FFXI in low res) using a Sony Playstation original gamepad with a USB adapter. The ATI Radeon IGP 345M does a good job. Don't understand me wrong, this is not a gaming machine, but for the occasional gamer, it works ok, especially if you are stuck in a hotel room every week.For video editing, I use Pinacle studio 9 , a great software for its price compared to Adobe Premiere.I installed a Linksys Wireless G adapter (I originally had a d-link, but too much trouble loosing signals and changing channels)If you want to keep it simple and working, buy Sony, sony sony.and do not upgrade. (no need to in my opinion).My next laptop will be a Sony again. Instead of upgrading, I will probably give this one to my wife.Occasionally, I add a USB removable HDD (12 GB hard disc recovered from my old 1998 Thinkpad. Just don't toss the removable HDD arround. They dont like it. Don't use it for video editing either as these non-cooling HDD enclosures heat up pretty quickly !
I always but Hosa because of the great quality of product that they have and they last long also which is great!!
I bought this little (6"x1" collapsed) tripod for my digital audio recorder that has a photo tripod screw hole? the head can tilt about 20 degrees in most directions and in one direction it can tilt about 95 degrees. the tripods standard footprint is about 3 or 4" diameter. if you extend the legs fully (three 3" sections) you get about a 10" diameter footprint and about 8" head from the ground to the mount. you can adjust the footprint width and get a really low and stable stance for the tripod. about 14" diameter and about a 4" height to the mount.the tripod does not look heavy duty. I doubt you could put a heavy video camera or spotting scope on it, especially with the extensions extended. Its probably best for digital cameras and small digital web cams etc.
I have a 3,000 sf house.I have 6 desktops (4 wireless) and 2 laptops (wireless).I tried the Linksys N160 router. It didn't work for me. I tried everything for 4 days. I got really frustrated.So I tried this D-Link based on all the great reviews.I used the CD-based set up. It was extremely easy to follow. I had to reset my Modem because initially the D-Link could not detect the internet. But after reseting my modem, it worked.Now my wired connection is 1 Gbps and my wireless-N connection is 300 Mbps!!!No issues with heat or anything.
I give this unit five stars if you are technical. 2 stars if your not. I have installed three of these with no problems.Here are the rules:1. Get a rev 2 router. The package should have Copywrite 2004 on it. Not the broken 2003 copywrite package, rev 1.2. Read the instuctions they are there for a reason.3. Go to Linksys and get the 1.67 firmware upgrade and update.All of mine are working just fine.WEP okWPA okThe A and G transmitters okRange easily 90 feet strong. On A channel,I did not test G for range.The WRT55AG is fine with me.
The bean Mp3 player is really cute in color and shape... but I dont like the way the hold button is on it... It is really annoying especially if you buy the case for it... The ear phones are the worst, they don't hold in when your just sitting there, I can just imagine what would happen if I was in the gym running... However, if you buy the sony MDR-J20 ear phone, they are comfortable and hold pretty well... you won't be able to turn it up to maximun volume it is waaay too high... Oh another thing I want to comment on is the amount of songs that fit on there.... NO WAY does it fit 950 songs! I did an average of the amount of songs I already have and the free space left and I realized that it will probably only fit 300 if you're lucky... All in all its a cute mp3 player, it doesnt have the greatest features though!
If it had continued to work, I would have loved it. But after downloading the first videos from it to my Apple Powerbook, the Flip Video stopped working. I followed the instructions for disconnecting it from the computer as it warned that if it wasn't disconnected properly, it could be corrupted, even if the incorrect disconnect occurred just once. But I did disconnect it according to directions. After which it would not turn on nor would the icon show up when I tried reconnecting it to the computer.I contacted their support who did respond within two hours. After a few emails over the next 24 hours, they wanted me to send it back for them to repair and recover the videos. But I already had saved the videos to my computer. And didn't like the fact that it failed so quickly. I only owned it for four days when it failed. And the support people didn't answer my questions. By then I had figured out that there are other inexpensive video cameras out there too and decided to shop for another.For their software to work, the camera is supposed to be connected to the computer. I don't understand that.It was so close to love! It is a fun gadget to use.
This product is not for someone who needs a product that "just works" out of the box, because it does not. Chances are it will take some tweaking to get it running.The documentation is a mess, and the troubleshooting tips on their web site are pretty cavalier about their compatibility problems and not very helpful. On the other hand, if you can get past the installation hassles a print server is definitely a nice thing to have.Some tips that should have been in the documentation:(1) Go to ... and download the firmware upgrade. The documentation explains how to install it.(2) If you have a parallel port printer, and you cannot get it to print, try switching the bi-directional feature from auto-detect to "Disabled". My HP printer would not print anything until I did this.(3) If you are connecting to the USB port, the printed documentation tells you to use the wrong name -- lp1 only works for the parallel port. See the documentation on the web site, which identifies the correct names for each of the three ports.
Would have loved to buy a new digital recorder but it was not possilbe. Thanks to Amazon's huge inventory and partnerships I was able to continue to use our original one. I still take a very nice picture. Thank you very much Amazon.
I debated for about a month on what grip to purchase, and visited a store that had the Nikon grip so I could touch / feel it. In the end I ordered the Opteka grip having never touched it. The Amazon return policy gives the consumer the ability to take small risks in their purchase.When I received the grip, it was delivered as ordered and all the promised components were present. I shoot a Nikon D-90 and upon attaching the grip found that it mated perfectly with the camera body and set up instantly.I waited a while to write a review, as I wanted to see how the batteries performed and if any 'glitches' popped up. No glitches, and the batteries have the same exceptional life as the Nikon brand.The only insignificant negative I found was the battery door, it seems to rattle. I solved this problem in about 2 seconds by placing a small piece of thin closed cell foam in the door track on the upper corners. Now I have to press in a little to lock the compartment. Now I think it is perfect it feels like a very positive closure.Good Buy !
I bought this stick for a 7.2 megapixel camera I have, thinking I would need a card of this size to take more than 50 pictures at a time. To my surprise, I can take up to 140 full quality pictures, no sweat. Crazy big. I never take that many, which is good because it leaves me with room to shoot some nice 640x480 video, and up to 10 minutes at that. I was thoughroughly satisfied with this stick.
I am using the Sandisk Ultra II card in my Panasonic FZ-20 camera and it is fast writing files to disk, with no problems. The 1 GB capacity card holds 500 fine resolution (5 megapixel) pictures! Very pleased with this card.
I have had this player for many years and love it! I have dropped it countless times and it never skips, scratches my CD's or breaks. It's very durable. I have even had milk spill all over it inside and out and after it dried it worked great again! Highly recommend it to anyone.
This is a terrific computer. I have not tried the DVD burner or lightscribe yet, but in terms of RAM, memory, and performance, this computer is top-notch. I have had the computer for 7 or 8 months and it has only freezed 2 or 3 times since I started using it (compared to my previous computers, where "freezing" was a weekly event). At first I was unhappy with Vista, but I have grown quite fond of it. The style is appealing, and Windows Defender isn't so bad once you turn off some of the more obnoxious features.The computer is extremely fast. Programs and files open quickly, although it can be slow every now and then. The tower contains multiple USB ports as well as slots for memory cards (e.g., SD cards), and the extreme accessibility of these ports is a major bonus. My only gripe is that if you select "Safely remove hardware" option to remove an SD card or USB drive, the port is disconnected and you cannot read anything from it until you restart the computer (you have to select "Eject" option instead). There are also speaker and microphone ports in the front of the tower (in addition to the standard ports in the back), which is extremely convenient if you change headphones or microphones with frequency.The best personal comment I can provide on this computer is its physical durability. I bought the computer online and had it shipped to my apartment. I was holding the box by the handle (because that's what handles are for, right?) while carrying it up the stairs, and the handle broke and the box went tumbling down the stairs. I was horrified. Amazingly enough, the computer worked perfectly and has continued to do so these 7-8 months I've owned it! Every once in a while it makes a buzzing noise that I think may have been caused by the tumble, but that's a small price to pay given that it fell down a flight of stairs. So, while the box the computer was shipped in may be unreliable, the computer itself is durable.
i bought these, hoping to use them while working out. the sound quality was great, they were nice and lightweight, but within 2 lousy weeks one side went staticky and then stopped altogether. i do not recommend these for anything other than gentle use. wish i'd read some of the other comments before i got them!
This is my second Logitech remote. The first one finally wore out and I wanted to save a little money and so chose the Harmony 550. While this remote has the same wonderful programming features of the more expensive units it was for me difficult to use and finally relegated to the end table drawer. If you are used to manipulating your remote by feel then this not the remote for you. The flush buttons are impossible to press without looking and then they are very small.
I bought this to use on my Aiptek A-HD+ 1080P. Aiptek's webpage said this is the remote that goes along with it. The only downside is that it can't turn the camera on or off.
My daughter LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEd the Barbie Girls MP3 Player that I gave to her for Christmas.She listens to it almost every day!But the dark side is that the bottom piece fell out and now we can't find it!But it was no big deal because that piece wasn't so important.
Bought Sandisk cruzer micro sometime back.Looks very small and rugged though slow. Slowness may be due to the fact I am using USB 1.1 not 2.0 but I can not say for sure.I shall give excellent rating on compactness. It fits where ports are very close (where bigger drive may be an issue). I chose this over cruzer mini so that it can fit on PCs where ports and keyboard/mouse cables etc are very close and I think I am right.I found that drive becomes warm after prolonged use but I do not see any issue there. I wish that writing may be faster even on USB 1.1
For anyone trying to do a comparison with the Denon-5000s: The denon 5000s somehow sound more liquid than these. These sound crisper.However, my ears ache after a few hours of listening to the Denons. No fatigue with these. Bass is less pronounced than in those, but is crisper.[...]
After quite some research on the web, I was finally convinced this system will do the trick to stream video and audio on my computer in the bedroom to my TV and stereo in the living room, and it does. There is really no trick what so ever to set it up. It's just a matter of plugging in everything.I have a video card on my computer with S-video out. Unfortunately, the transmitter does not take S-video, so I got a S-video to RCA cable, which works just fine. Once I setup the dual display mode for my video card, I see the my desktop on TV right away. But to see video play on TV, I have to set the TV as the default display. This is where the problem come in for me.The video cards on desktop computer doesn't routinely come in with hotkey setup to allow you switch between different displays, although most of the note book computers do. I forget to set this up before I turn the TV into default display to see the video. So once I turned my TV into default display I lost my display on monitor, and that took me quite a while to fix. But the RF Link itself just works flawless.Now I can forget about the 300 dollar streamers that can only recognize certain files on my computer. Whatever I can play on my computer, mp3, DivX, rmvb, anything, I can also sit in my coach, watching it on TV and listening it on my big stereo, ha!
I got the remote on Dec 7th and it ships back to where I bought it on December 11th.It will not control their own DVD player (DVD 5140)it will not turn off devices after they are used when you switch to something else.I have had most of the remotes costing over 500.00 and am a pro installer and remote programmer.I promise you, you will not like this remote. I have no clue how and why Philips thought they could bring this remote to market as they have.What a waste.Remember also that you have to use 2 hands to operate this remote, not like the 700, 900 960 from universal. may sound strange but 2 handed operation is cumbersome, but must be expected with a touch screen.disclamer: use at your own risk. this is fair warning
This product does what it advertises except that you NEED to know it is not a USB hard drive - the package text reads "hard drive+usb2.0 hub & firewire hub" which implied it was a usb hard drive. The package is also very generic, the only way to tell hard drive size is from a sticker on it which was very unclear. The manual doesn't mention the limitation with the firewire drive until the FAQ section - it is towards the back, after a bunch of information about retrospect.
I brought this router 6 months back. I felt that it was good enough as i mainly used to browse the web. Once I started playing the video clips (mainly WMV9) off the net then I felt the pain. You just cannot play high quality video clips (not too high bitrate just the 386kbps clips) with this router. If I connect directly to the cable i can play those clips file.I learned that these routes are cheap un-optimized linux running on them which makes them medriocre products.Now i am shopping again for some better tuned routers (pref non-linux based embedded OS).
I've got the set for my new laptop. A sticker covers 4/5 of the key button, was easy to transfer, easy to see, so far (owned them for about 8 months) no problem with the quality. And they were the inexpensive ones. I'd recommend them to my friends.
I bought this as a backup for my current VCR which also happens to be a Toshiba combo that I bought almost 3 years ago. (which by the way still works great) This new unit has all the functionality you will need to playback your pre recorded tapes and make new recordings as long as you have some sort of outboard cable box/tuner. The DVD player section is fine. No HDMI connection, but the component video jacks display a good quality picture. I would say my only real complaint would be that Toshiba is still using the very small remote that they have used for the last 3 years on these combos units they make. NO biggie though. It works but if it really bothers you just buy an inexpensive universal remote that has buttons more to your liking.The cosmetics on this combo are very pleasing. Build quality seems good for the price and it really does look nice. Only thing I don't know yet is if it will last. Only time will tell, but my last unit is almost identical and has lasted 3 years.
This mouse should be considered a "laptop" mouse, as it does have a short-ish cord, as others have mentioned. It is also a bit smaller than ordinary sized mice, but not the "micro-size" of some travel mice. I would call it "medium sized." It is, after all, called the "Logitech V100 Optical Mouse for *Notebooks*."Regarding the short cord:I actually *like* this feature, and have come to seek it out. I use a laptop and do not want all that wasted cord to get tangled up and caught on stuff. It probably is too short for desktop computer use, unless you have a usb port on your keyboard.Regarding the size:Again, I like the mid-size of this, and have no problems with it. I *do not* have small or medium hands. This is an entirely personal matter. The mid-size does not bother me at all. Heck, I may prefer it.Regarding the price/features:Hey, it is cheap. But it is durable -- mine has lasted through a good deal of abuse. It has right-left, and a middle scroll that also can be pushed as a button. So it is a 3-button mouse with scroll. The middle scroll also has right-left tilt.This is a good value for a laptop/travel mouse that is not far undersized. (It isn't quite as convenient as the flat-cord-wheel-wrap type, but since the cord is short, it is not a *big* deal. It is more durable than that type anyway. Every one of my ribbon-wind mice have failed before too long.) I have CAD programs that use so-called "mouse strokes" to give commands. Wireless mice simply work poorly for this, and a wired mouse is required.
This product is great and works fine. It is actually fun to type using this keyboard. The keys do not make a lot of noise when you type. The only problem is that the " @ " is put somewhere else and I don't know where the backslash symbols is.
This is my first GPS and I am not disappointed. All the positive comments in the reviews swayed me to purchase this. I can say that they were all true. However, I'm not convinced the bluetooth feature was worth it for me. As another reviewer noted, if you have a bluetooth headset, the value of a bluetooth speaker phone is questionable. I had no problems pairing this unit with my Verizon Blackberry 7130e.
I bought this router after much research. When I tried to install it, it immediately came back with an error. I tried several times, and even tried to manually install it. Finally after much frustration, I called Netgear. I was told by them that they couldn't help me as my 30 days of free technical help had expired, even though I had only had the router for 2 days! The technical support team is terrible, and won't help unless you give them your credit card so they can charge you for help. I told the technician that my router was only 2 days old, so how could my free technical help have expired? She wasn't the least bit interested in helping me. She only wanted to get me off the phone. After trying to install this router for several hours, I finally gave up and boxed it up and returned it. I then went to Best Buy and purchased a Linksys router, came home and had my system up and running in less than 30 minutes. Don't waste your time and money on this router.
I was sceptical at first, I admit. but then I got it into my car and bam. First of all, the reception is just as good if not better than if you would be next to a local FM station. Secondly, the reception is good across the country. And plus, it has more commercial free channels than XM, and Howard Stern. What more could you ask for? (Except for a lower price of course ;) )
This is a perfect unit for a small room. Don't expect too much out of it.
I typically back up my Quicken data to a CD-RW disk but since getting the Kingston 4GB flash drive, I decided to try it instead. It's super fast, easier to insert than a CD and saved my butt already! I backed up my Quicken data on Dec 28th. On Jan 1 I opened Quicken and almost had a heart attack! Seems Quicken downloaded a bad version of itself or did something else weird. It asked me if I was a new user (I've had my financials on Quicken since DOS days!) and had to find my file. Once opened it was trashed. I did a validate but not sure file is okay. I was able to quickly restore my Dec 28th backup and proceed without a problem. This is a great little drive (first flash I've ever had), handy, fast, and well worth the few bucks it cost. If you don't have one, I recommend it. Maybe even 2 they are so cheap!
Great case that protects my DVD player when I haul it around in my truck behind the seat. My original soft case did not seam to protect it as well.
Moving into a townhouse with a smaller living room, I was forced to give up my Yamaha NS-A638 bookshelf speakers, which I liked very much. After a great deal of research into smaller speaker systems, both online and in stores, I decided to buy the JBL SCS150.The sound from the speakers is surprisingly crisp and clear, given the fact that engineering a speaker that is both small and good-sounding is very difficult. The subwoofer's bass output is fantastic also. As a test, I played the beginning of "Saving Private Ryan," the end of "Star Wars: Episode II-Attack of the Clones," and the beginning of "Toy Story 2" (all on DVD). The sound was a marked improvement over my old speakers and they were even better at picking up some of the subtle background effects in the rears, compared to my old speakers.Of course, a person can pay more for speakers that are smaller (the satellites measure 16" high) or even better sounding, but the JBL package is a good balance of budget and sound. As a nice rounding touch, the box also includes ample speaker wire and wall-mounting brackets.There are only a few negatives. First, some people may not like the dark gray/silver casing of the speakers. I thought I would hate it myself, but I am beginning to think it is rather elegant. The subwoofer's physical size is rather large, almost the size of a small end table. Finally, my biggest complaint is the rather weird footprint of the satellite speakers ... it is not entirely flat and the holes underneath are set towards the back, meaning that owners will have to take a bit of caution as they hunt for compatible stands for these speakers. JBL does make a set of stands for them, which can be purchased on their website.Overall, I'd highly recommend this package for those who want to do home theater in a room, but must do it with budget and space in mind.
I compared these Vmodas to a pair of Philips "surround effect" ear bud headphones I bought for $15, and Vmodas have a very poor soundstage in comparison. On the plus side, these the Vmodas are comfortable to fit in the ear canal, and don't stick out a mile.Bass is good but no better than the Philips, and the mids and highs were much clearer and crisper in the Philips.Not impressed to pay twice as much for poorer sound. I'll keep them merely because returning them would cost me, and with the plastic molded packaging, it forces you to rip open the plastic, likely resulting in a restocking fee. I suspect that's half the reason manufacturers use the stupid hard plastic molded packaging... to make it harder to return the product. They know with products costing less than $30, most people will just hold onto the product rather than incur the expense of returning it.When you factor in the cost of return mail and a stocking fee, you'd be only getting back about 50% of the cost at best.Sam ChandraChicagoland
I do some burning sometimes and want it to look professional. I found this to be a cheap alternative for general labeling since I don't do it a lot. I would recommend it to anyone looking to label anything including CDs.
This TV has a incredible picture, my only complaint is that the sound is not that loud. I put it in my bedroom and while the AC is running it is very hard to hear, and the AC isn't real loud, it's brand new. I got around this problem as I have Satellite TV and I just ran the sound from the box to my stereo, the only fall back to this solution is that you have to keep swithching the connections between the Satellite box, the VCR and the DVD, depending which one is being watched at the time. So if you are planning to put this anywhere there may be additional noise I wouldn't recommend it unless you have another source to boost the sound.
I wouldn't use this camera if you gave me money. Sad to say, my cousin bought this piece of crap on ebay for $15 (overpriced for me), the picture quality is horrible. This camera was made in sweatshop somewhere in China. Lots of these so called satisfied customers is the product of the salesman for Iclick. One word CRAP.
I am using this mouse for almost a year with my Dell Latitude D610 laptop that came equipped with bluetooth. No problems at all. Recently, I thought of switching to Targus rechargeable laser bluetooth mouse as I was getting a good deal on it but it has some issues as evident from Amazon reviews. So I will stay with my Logitech bluetooth. Thanks.
The site did not state the version of the software. TiVo can only use version 2.6 or 2.8 and some 3.0. This is version 4.1 and will not work on TiVo. I wish the site had listed what version it was before I ordered.
This is a great product: it solves the problem it addresses, without imposing any new demands on the user.I have it in my TiVo "peanut" remote, and it works flawlessly. It's in the same room as my TiVo, but I don't have to worry about pointing the remote to "see" the TiVo.I think it's a very clever solution. For my needs, it's better and less expensive than IR repeaters.
I got this for my fiance's laptop because it did not have a cam on the laptop. it works pretty good. Seems like it lags a little, but for the most part it does the job.
The P3 International P4460 Kill A Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor is a very nice tool. The $35 that I paid is a little more than I had hoped, but not too bad. The unit seems to be running well as I've been using it for a month now. Unfortunately, I have nothing to compare it with. I looked at Lowes, Home Depot and Menards and couldn't find any such device. So far, I like what I see, and I would recommend this to someone needing a Watt meter. As far as the actual order, I am very pleased how well ordering this online from Amazon was. I orderd Sunday night and received it via the cheapest ground rate Wednesday afternoon. Overall a very good experience.
After 2 days, countless trips to various stores & endless HOURS of tech support I have come to the decision that Zune simply sucks.First issue I had with the Zune - No power! I bought the player, but could not locate a charger in the store (they were out, being as they only had 4 shipped to them in the first place, but 20 players????). Microsoft doesn't tell you that unless you have a USB port that ALSO has power charging capabilities you're going to need the AC adapting charger... I drove to 5 different stores, no one had the AC Adapter! Meanwhile I see a couple dozen different style chargers, cases, and all the accessories you could imagine & want for an iPod at every single store. Accessories for a Zune = ZERO!The 'manual' that is included with the player simply has 3 instructions: "Load software, When prompted plug in cable and hook up media player, Enjoy..." Ok... so what happens when it doesn't work? No advice from their manual. I looked up the website, went through all of their troubleshooters... nothing. I called & spoke with tech support, who were very nice & spent 2 whole hours on the phone... uninstall, reinstall...back & forth, right click on this, right click on that, check your device manager. I had the exact same problems as other reviewers on Amazon when it came to syncing the Zune to the application. It never happened.I saved for a while to buy myself a media player and am very disappointed with the fact that I just bought a $250 brick... I really wanted the Zune. But my time & my money are more valuable. Call me crazy, but when I drop $250 I expect something to work... the first time.Save yourself the hassle & headache (and gas & phone charges...) Maybe in 2 years when Microsoft nails this whole 'media player craze' down, they will actually produce a quality product and have all the accessories you will ACTUALLY NEED readily available.
This was a very inexpensive, and well working coupler. It works exactly as advertise and grips the cables well. Can't complain about anything.
These memory modules sped up my old Dell running with a pentium 4 processor,good buy, easy to install
The mission was simple:Find a way to get music in various rooms in the house where there wasn't a stereo or radio.Previously the solution was to plop a laptop and powered speakers, with cables and power supplies in a corner, and run iTunes.I was looking into setting up a 2nd zone for one of 2 A/V receivers in the house, but I wasn't looking forward to running wires, cutting ceilings or walls, and coming up with a way to remotely control the stereo and do it with a "reasonable" budget.It then occured to me that my wife's iPod had the music that she wanted to listen to on it already, so I started looking into speakers. Then she added the twist: She wanted an FM radio as well... That knocked out pretty much any decent speaker set.Among those left standing was the iM600. The reviews looked good, but I needed to hear it for myself. No worries there. The sound is good, and with the SFX feature active, the system sounds larger than it's relatively compact shape suggests. I see no downside to leaving it active all the time.I wondered how much she'd use the system's portability with the rechargeable battery, but I can say that it spends more time running on the battery than from a fixed location. Fortunately a fully charged battery runs a long time.I had concerns that the FM tuner would not do a great job tuning, but it had no problems getting the desired stations, and played them very well.The sound is "good". I won't call it great. I might go "very good". Certainly at least as high as one would expect from a small battery powered speaker set. These speakers are more mid-treble range, but if you want more bass, there's a subwoofer output (!). For my purposes, this level of sound in a portable speaker set exceeds expectations.About the only knock that I can put on this system is one I'd have to put on every speaker system that I've seen is that to change playlists you have to go to the iPod itself. Once there, you click the wheel while it's still in the dock. I worry that the dock connector will fail from the rocking back and forth when it's controlled while docked. Again, that's something that all other systems have as well.The remote works well in that in my case at least, you don't need to be a sniper to get the base to respond to your inputs.Not much else I was looking for with this. It does the job well.
I had the Tribeca for about one month and it began to fail when copying files by returning a message that stated the "Target Drive was Write Protected". I suffered with this for a few weeks and then bought a SanDisk Cruzer as I should have done in the first place. You get what you pay for. Cruzer has worked well for about six months now.
Nice clean lines. Clearly marked function keys. Simple to use.Just what I wanted!
I use this Canon machine mostly for printing, and copying use. However, this can only scan sheets as there is no area on the machine to print bulky books. I was dissappointed this fact. It prints well when there is ink, but I have to constantly buy a lot of ink cartridges because it runs out quickly. Although the price might sound appealing, a higher priced all-in-one machine might be a better buy.
We use this radio in the office and the sound from that little radio fills up the room. The sound quality is great and the price is good. I would recommend this product for anyone interested in a cool-looking radio that can perform!
It wasn't what the picture advertised and didn't fit my tv. I would've called and complained then I realized it was a dollar what could it hurt.
I have a 13'' laptop, which heats up quickly. The Antec cooler fits perfectly and cools my computer, but it makes a terrible fridge-like sound - so I can't think while its working. bottom line: great if wearing ear plugs.
was to purchase the Kodak DC280. We did a great deal of research before purchasing this camera, including reading reviews of many different digitals from customers on Amazon and other sites. We quickly learned what the major issues of importance to us would be: (1) picture quality; (2) battery life; (3) convenience/ease of use; and (4) overall value, considering 1-3. We decided on the DC280 because of the features, above average customer reviews, and the price.That said, we remained a bit concerned about battery life and convenience. As you can see from all the reviews, digital cameras (this one included) have the reputation for eating batteries and we didn't want to trade film and development costs for battery expense and the hassle of always changing and buying them. Take this as gospel: if you do not use the LCD screen as a viewer to set up your shots, you will enjoy surprisingly long battery life. We regularly snap more than 100 shots (a week's worth or more) and then pass the camera around to let everyone review them on the LCD screen. The batteries last if you just take reasonable, minimal care, and with an extra set of rechargables you will probably never feel the crunch, even as snap-happy tourists on vacation somewhere.Second, we had read that upper-end cameras (in the $600-1,000 range) could snap pictures rapidly one after another but that cameras such as the DC280 had an infuriatingly long lag time from one shot to the next--up to 12 to 15 seconds--while the camera processed and saved the data. We braced ourselves for this inconvenience. STUPID US! It took two weeks before we realized by accident that you can take up to four or five pictures in very rapid succession before finding the need to cool it for a few seconds. That is fine, and since we're not professionals needing to do rapid bursts for sports shots all day, we find no difference compared with how strenuously we used our film cameras (in fact, we get a whole lot more out of this one than our film cameras).There is a lot more I could go on about, but the short of it is that this camera is amazing and has itself dispelled many falsehoods we read about cameras in its price range (and higher). We have two little children and buying film, developing it, making duplicates, and mailing them out to family everywhere had become a real financial burden and hassle. Consequently, we barely took any pictures anymore. With the DC280 now, we have snapped more than 600 pictures in 5 weeks (the equivalent of 25 rolls, $250 for film and development). Everyone in our family already has a CD with 500 pictures on it, with more on the way. And we now have photos for our own collection that we otherwise would never have had.If you have any doubts about which digital camera to choose anywhere near this price range, jump at this one before you miss out. You'll love it.
I am not sure if it's the camera or ASP film but the pics the camera took were on par with a cheap 35mm camera. I tried ASP film from both Fuji and Kodak 100,200,400. Before this camera I had an Olympus Stylus Zoom. Now that was an excellent P&amp;S camera. This is my first Leica, they are suppose to be good, but I don't know. The camera looks great, a little bulky but unfortunately I cannot recommend it.
great for my original intentions - people, dont expect a lot for $10 - it is a great hub for small non-powered items - if you expect to run your printers and external hard drives on it than expect it to get hot. I use mine for my mp3, wireless mouse and other small additions and it works great
this this is so bad i have to use an eathernet cable for my laptop because the signal drops SO much i think u should avoid this router and get wireless N it has better receprion and is faster (with wireless N compatable cards) but it also works with Wireless G and B. Spend more money to get a better linksys router or better yet get a netgear router they are awesome.
I already own this product and purchased these as a second set to use with a den TV. I have used these headphones for the last 2 years to spare my wife having to endure too much volume, as I have a hearing loss.I hooked the TV,a DVD/VCR my Sattelite Receiver and the Headphones up and found I could not get sound from the headphones. I sent Amazon an E-mail and received a reply within 2 hours.Next I received an E-mail requesting my phone number so they could discuss the problem with me. The following day I received a phone call from a very pleasant young lady named Natalie asking how she could help me with the problem. I told her that I had solved the problem by rechecking my connections of the headphones and correcting one of the connections I had made and the headphones were working perfectly.I am now enjoying the headphones without driving my wife up the wall with too much volume. This is a very good set of headphones and a great value. Needless to say I feel Amazon's Customer Service is the best I have experienced in years. I actually got to talk to a real person and not some Automated System ( which I believe is Big Company speak for " If you have a question or problem we really don't give a "rats behind". If we can keep you pushong buttons long enough you will probably disconnect yourself or become so frustrated you will just go away."" Thanks Amazon, I'm a customer for life
This battery set was just what I was looking for, to revive my old, worn out UPS from APC. My old set wouldn't hold a charge anymore.This set is a direct replacement for the stock batteries from APC, and are (were) much cheaper. Replacement was very easy. These just dropped in where the old ones came out. Took me longer to shut down my server than it did to replace these batteries.I noticed the price has now gone up quite a bit. When this battery set wears out, I will be searching for a different battery set (unless the price of this one goes back down). $45-50 was great! $90+ is getting closer to the realm of buying an entirely new UPS.So, this battery set is great. Would buy again if price goes back down.
WILL NEED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IF YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT! Worked fine on our first trip - next use was outside of the 90 day warranty and it started freezing up about 30 minutes into a movie. It's next little trick was saying "wrong disc" or "no disc" with any and all DVDs or CDs I placed in it. So I have spent $200 for a trip worth of watching movies. NOT A GOOD DEAL! If anyone wants to buy it for the battery - I'm selling :-)
Bought a pair of these from a big box outfit yesterday. Took 'em home and pit 'em against the legendary Tasco 8x21 set.1. The 8x21s were much more pleasing to look through2. The 8x21s are clear throughout. The 10x25s are barely clear in the center and terribly fuzzy and distorted beyond the center point.3. Of course the 10x25s are higher powered, but I believe I could still make out a whisker more detail with the 8x21s.4. Eye relief is similar on each, but since the outer edges of the 10x25s are distorted, they have, essentially less eye relief and thus the 8x21s have a wider field of vision5. The 8x21s are more compact6. My 8x21s are every bit as clear as my more expensive and much larger and heavier Barska Atlantic 8x32s. The only benefit to the larger pair is the larger field of vision7. The Tasco 10x25s might be the worst pair of binoculars I have ever had the displeasure of peering through. I returned them within about an hour of purchase
I bought three of these used on eBay. They sound much better than my previous 5 1/4" drivers. Suprisingly good bass reproduction for a speaker of this size.I didn't expect to notice the difference that much when I replaced my Onkyo HTiB surround speakers with these. Boy, was I wrong! The difference was almost as pronounced as when I replaced the mains and center channel! When I first hooked these up and sat down, a keyboard note was playing on Pandora, and it sounded so smooth and it just rang across the sound stage with no warble or distortion. Timbre-matching them to the rest of my speakers definitely paid off!I wish they would continue to make these, the Adattos have some kind of polymer-based shell, which I think is ridiculous.
It is a wonderful product at this price. I dont want any paid channels and I was not finding antena cable in my new home. As I have HDTV this product really works for me. I just need to put in right direction and away from electric cable and it works fine and if you can put above your tv you dont have any hassle just raise antena and gooooo. I can see all free to air channel in digital..and some of them in HD. Good sound and video quality ..at price below $30 you are not losing anything ..
I bought one of these. It worked OK about three months and then just quit. I do not recommend for anyone else.
The MyGuide 3050 is a budget GPS and the cost cutting shows. While the unit looks nice and features are good, the errors are constant and uncorrectable.IMPORTANT: The time / date of the unit will ALWAYS reset upon turn the unit off then on again. This is a major flaw as the unit will display a Error popup message upon syncing the time/date with the GPS sats. But this error message prevents you from using NAV until you press OK. HORRIBLE DESIGNTheir customer support in the US, which by the way is just one guy working under the company "Ares Digital", has confirmed this. He is nice enough, but don't count on the 2 year warranty meaning anything in the long term.Spend your money elswhere
I went digital 5 years ago. My first was one of the very old Olypus digitals; no removable storage, just a cable to the computer, 120 low resolution or 30 medium resolution shots and then the memory was full. The colors were always off, there was no zoom, and it was amazing that it worked at all. No wonder I also bought a pocket 35mm camera to take &quot;real&quot; pictures since the Olympus' were so small, grainy, and colorless. At least the 35mm had a datestamp option. 3 years later I bought the Canon PowerShot S30, then when I lost it (or had it stolen?) I replaced it with the S40. The PowerShot S50 sold today is the same body style with more pixels and a couple of annoyances fixed.This camera is NOTHING like those cameras. I had plenty of complaints about the S30 &amp; S40. My biggest gripe was missing the shot. I take pictures of children, especially at school functions. I would line up a wonderful shot, push the button... and they would move! They'd get up and walk away, they'd turn around, they'd crowd into the subject, I was missing 80% of my shots. About a year later, the shutter would finally click. So my hard drive is filled with so-so shots that would have been winners if that annoying delay hadn't gotten me... again!No problem with the Digital Rebel. Press the button, focus is lightning-fast, then click goes the shutter. You look through the viewfinder to frame your shot, not at the back on those hard-to-read LCD screens. Several modes allow multiple pictures, just in case, such as in Sports mode. I am seeing such an improvement in my pictures since I got this camera a few weeks ago. First of all, they are always framed properly, because I'm not dealing with sudden motion after shutter release, nor am I dealing with an LCD for a viewfinder, or a &quot;viewfinder&quot; that makes me correct for parallax. Next, the colors are amazing. Third, 6.3 megapixels... when would I ever want that much? When I want to crop 80% of the picture and still print what's left!It is great to have a camera with some heft that still doesn't feel like a brick. As everyone else says, get the kit lens. It is 18 to 55mm, so a nice wide-angle lens for group shots, etc. I find 55mm not close enough for shooting children; the S30/S40 I mention above has an 11-55mm range which I already knew to be insufficient for shooting kids. Thus I bought the Canon 28-200mm zoom lens and keep that one on the camera, only switching to the kit lens when I do big groups or a lot of similar portraits (that big zoom lens weighs four times as much as the body!)Yes, it is an amazing camera for &quot;under&quot; $1000. Truth be told, I spent more than that on accessories; the 28-200mm lens was almost $500, with 6.3 megapixels you might as well buy the biggest flashcard you can, and that's 2 GB these days; you'll need a case, you really ought to buy skylight filters to protect those lenses from getting scratched, an extra battery is a really good idea... well, you see what I mean.Still an amazing camera, especially after dealing with those tiny toys for all these years.
We were charged for this item and apparently it is out of stock. We have yet to be refunded and it has been over 30 days. What is the status, please? Do you have product on the way? We will refuse payment by Tuesday 9/27/11 if we have not received a response. We thank you.
Really nice camera. I also got the docking station. Wife loves it.Easy to operate, 12X zoom, nice size view screen. Some nifty bells and whistles. Got it on sale. No complaints.
This was my first DSLR and a very good choice at that.It has numerous features,alot like the higher class Canon cameras.Like alot of reviews I write I often start with the bad,because when I was researching this camera and others,thats what I wanted to hear first.So thats where Ill start with this one.Cons:Even though I wouldnt say I have huge hands it still felt small in them.If you happen to have smaller hands,male of female,then this wouldnt be a problem.Its more of a preference than it is a knock against the quality of it.I just feel it should still be mentioned.And with that said,you will often find little white fingernail scuff marks on the inside right part of the lens housing,next to the grip.I have heard others complain about the size and awkwardness of the grip and in my opinion that was very trivial.If youre looking for complaints about body and design,much can be said about every camera out there,so to me,I was more interested in the performance.But if you do worry about the design of it,then I will add that it is made of a type of plastic,rather than a alloy like the other higher end Canon cameras are,which again to me,trivial but can be noticed when compared.Back to performance,it is a tad slow on the focusing.Another obstacle I noticed was when taking spontanious pictures often it would go into the self timer due to me accidently pressing one of the buttons and changing the setting.Im not sure I credit that to the size of the body or the simplistic way of altering a feature.Then there is the sensor size.Some will say full frame is better,others swear by cropped sensors.It really all depends on what you want to shoot.Cropped sensors definately have thier place in the world of photography.This camera along with alot of Canon dslr cameras has a sensor crop of 1.6x.Also not the ideal camera for fast action captures.You can time it right and get a great pic,but the slower frame rate per second is somewhat a dilema,especially when filming birds or shooting a sequence of a race car rounding a corner or quaterback throwing a football.The 7 points of focus are adequate but not always enough.There is not a spot metering feature on this camera,but there is a partial metering which is not as bad as some may think.Very much a plus when taking a portrait with alot of backlight.Another 'quark' is that the viewfinder is rather small,which when I started,forced me to use the lcd screen to set exposure and composition,which is not ideal.I now use it to read the histogram,after doing so then Ill adjust accordingly.Just another feature I found useful after learning over time about photography.Pros:The 8mp is plenty for blwoing up prints.If you plan on blowing them up over 16x20 then I could see where the quality of the picture would decline,SLIGHTLY.But for sizes up to that it is very detailed and crisp.The auto mode will most likely be the best place to start.The camera will adjust the settings according to what youre pointing at.Essentially a point and shoot camera,when in this mode.Then you have the other modes such as portraits,landscapes,macro,etc etc that are designed for their designated purposes.Very handy and a great learning tool for the more hands-on modes such as aperture(AV),shutter speed(TV),etc etc.The Program mode is where you can learn about exposure,the camera will evaluate,set the shutterspeed and aperture and you will be able to alter the exposure and flash output.Very very handy when learning.As for the AV,TV,M modes,those are the ultra self adjusting features,the possibilities are almost endless when you grasp these modes.The wide range of lenses you can buy,EF or EF-S,are a definate plus for this camera.From the ultra wide to the super zoom.Theyll work with this camera.Why people have opted to go for the XTi over the XT is personal preference.Remember it does not change the quality of the image taken.The colors and detail in the pictures from this camera are top notch,much like alot of Canon cameras.The weight of this camera is very comfortable,again something some people take into consideration when buying,personally it didnt have any bearing on my decision,but thought it should be mentioned.This is also a fantastic camera for portraits and landscapes.Final Words:This is a beautiful camera that produces beautiful captures.A must have for any beginner dslr'er out there.A great learning tool as well.I have graduated to from a 4mp pocket camera,to a 6mp dslr-like Powershot S3,and I am now at this camera.I have used this camera and have gained knowledge about photography from this camera.Ive heard,and will agree,that this is a great camera to eventually figure out what kind of photography you want to do,whether it be weddings,landscapes,portraits or fast action,high speed.I have discovered that I want to venture into fast action,such as sports.Therefore this camera wouldnt be the top choice,that would be the 1D Mark II N.But again,I feel this camera has taught me enough about different styles and purposes of the camera bodies out there,which has in turned guided me to which style I want to pursue.And if youre wondering why I didnt opt for the XTi,its wasnt because it was higher it was because I felt this would be able to teach me the basics of the technical side to photography.Im not one to buy into the whole more mega pixel always means better pictures.Under most circumstance it really is irrelevant and if I were to present to you well taken photos from the XTi(10mp) and the XT(8mp),Im safe in saying I would bet that you couldnt tell the difference.It comes down to the photographer that decides what a photo will look like.Every camera can take poor,bad quality pictures if the person behind the viewfinder isnt well edjucated about the technical side of photography.Thus why I think this camera is a tool used for that purpose,to edjucate.If you get this camera you wont be sorry,a very very nice camera.If you are more concerned about looks and the feel of a camera than I suppose you can opt for the XTi,not a bad choice,very nice indeed,but not a large enough improvement for me to upgrade to it.So have fun with photography,it can get in your blood,and see you down the road.
I recieved the item in a couple of days after I placed the order. The price is good and the item is excellent.
Some other reviewers noted that the product arrived bent, twisted, or not in pristine condition. My mouse pad arrived in perfect condition. I like a number of things about this product. First, it is very comfortable on the hand for a couple of reasons: one is the gel wrist pad helps alleviate pressure on the hand, second, I used the little feet (two of them) on the front to raise the unit up slightly, making it more comfortable on my hand. The surface is really nice for the mouse, just the right amount of friction. It appears to be well made. I am very happy with this item, and I may purchase one for my other computer.
My wife and I read lots of reviews and talked with several people before buying our camera. We discovered that the biggest problem with digital cameras besides the fact that they all eat alkaline batteries is educating yourself before you buy so you don't get one that you'll regret later. If you are like my wife and I you don't want to do a lot of thinking or reading to get going with taking pictures once you buy. This camera took all of a minute to master the functions and we did that in the store before buying it. It is as simple as pointing and clicking. I am amazed at how good the pictures come out everytime. The 16 mb smart media card that comes with it has proven to be plenty of storage space for us. I upload to the computer every 20 shots and thats a lot of pictures for us. ( We've never been big picture takers til now) For the money this is a best buy. You'll need to call Fuji for the AC adapter because we found out that its hard to find. Like us, you'll notice you put nose prints on the display screen but all that we looked at had this same problem. My HP 1115 photosmart printer and this 2600Zoom Finepix get along great and the quality of the prints are excellent. I haven't had any problmes with the camera matching up to windows 98se on my computer. The camera has a quality feel to it and its small enough that it fits in my wifes purse easily. You won't regret this camera if you purchase it. Its great. The first charge got us over 275 Pictures before needing recharged. You'll want to get an extra set of batteries so you won't have to wait the five hours or so to recharge and you'll have to buy a case, but other than these things and the A/C adapter the camera is pretty much complete with all you'll need. Storing pictures to a floppy is a breeze and to a CD is slightly harder but it can also be done easily. The resolution of the 20 second video mode is a bit disappointing but I found this to be true with all of the digital cameras. I'd truthfully give this Fuji 2600Zoom Finepix camera a 6 star rating if I could, and 10 stars for ease of use. Its awesome through and through. Fuji has a real winner here.
I had the earlier model (EX71SP) but the cable got snagged a lot and finally lost sound on one side. Hopefully the hangers will reduce the effect of snagging.The sound on this model has definitely improved. The EX71 's bass can be quite overwhelming. The EX81's bass is gentler. I'm hearing details in the soundtracks that I never heard before. And I'm driving it at lower volume than the EX71. I encode my music at 192kbps with the OOG format on my Rio Karma.
I have been looking to buy the 225BW for over 6 months and finally the price comes down under 300. The picture quality is good, the 3 years warranty is nice, the height adjustable stand is a big-plus. For this price I think it is the best choice among all 22" LCD monitor on market. I owned other Samsung CRT monitors and they are good quality and last a long time. Another good choice is the HP W2207 which has BrightView LCD and the picture contrast and quality are superior to the 225BW. But it is 83 dollars more and for this I chose the Samsung.
I actually have the newer RT314 model, but this version is not much different. I have a 4 PC domain set up in my home all running NT 4.0 and Win2K with 2 DNS servers and file server. This router works without a hitch with only a cable connection. Downstream rates still stay in the 200Mbps-1Gbps range as they were before i added it. Transfer speeds between PCs have drastically been improved since changing from a 10Mbps hub to the full-duplexed 100Mbps switching router since all my NIC cards are 100Mbps full-duplex compatible.I saw mention that few thought the advanced feature documentation was shallow, however, there is much better documentation on the CD in .PDF format than the silly foldout that was included with mine. I'm not sure if the RT311 has this documentation or not, however.All in all it's a great router for the home/small office and this is a competitive price as well...
After 6 months of light usage, less than 100 hrs on the CD player, the DX32i CD section of the system started to malfunction, whirling and clicking but not reading any tracks. I have a belt-mounted portable JVC CD player that I've bang around for 10 years and it still play reliably. So why can't Teac design a stationary player with better reliability?
This is great software but why is it not included with a two thousand dollar plus camera??????
My second Maxtor One Touch II 300gb drive from just failed. The first died last October. I'm not getting a third Maxtor product.Aside from what appears to be poor manufacturing quality, Maxtor's customer service could stand a little upgrade, too.Here's what you have to do to get warranty service from Maxtor. You need a return merchandise authorization from Maxtor. You have to ship the drive back to Maxtor at your cost. They will then send you a replacement unit. You can get a new unit before giving up your failed drive, but you have to give them your credit card number and they will charge you if you don't ship back the defective drive within 30 days.I'm done with Maxtor. I suggest you look elsewhere, too.
There is a reason some filters cost $115 and others (such as this item) are less than $15. That being said, I suppose it's about 95% as good as ones that costs much more.Pros* doesn't rattle* will take one for the team so your lens' front won't have to* can serve well enough until you buy a real filter* it's available on Amazon Prime--few filters areCons* really thick ring, twice as thick as others* vignetting due to this ring* you'll likely want better as soon as you can afford it
Hm.. How shall one review an ink cartrige? Simply! It works! Do I know by what properties it is able to transfer the ink molecules to the fibrous material? Yes! by clicking "Print"!
Perfect for digital cameras and handhelds. It stores images orderly but it cannot store mp3's. Overall I think it is good for storing messages and images on handhelds, but can't be used for much more. It's just your standard memory card at a pretty good price.
First, let me say that I have looked at a lot of briefcases both on and off Amazon. Unfortunately, nearly all of them either fall into the category of costing little, but looking like plastic toys or looking like finely crafted items, but costing many hundreds of dollars. Some even look well-built online, but once you receive them and see the cheap materials and lack of worksmanship, you realize that the price really was too good to be true.Not so with Vanguard. It fits in between a modestly-made case like a Samsonite and a luxuriously appointed case like a Zero Halliburton. Many of its parts are plastic. The handle and, I am sure, part of the shell are indeed made of plastic. However, it does have a beautiful aluminum finish that would convince anyone that it is nearly 100% metal. The inside is finely upholstered in quality materials. No "made in china" tags to remove or cheap-looking stitching. The latches flip open with a slick sounding "clack" and close very confidently.It will hold almost any sort of electronics, but larger laptops will have to go without their power cables. Regular to small laptops should be fine. But then, this isn't the case that you carry a large laptop in. It's the type of case you bring to meetings with all of your documents and smaller portable electronics. It wasn't designed for lugging around loads of stuff. And for this purpose of filling it up with papers, notes, and maybe the last-minute addition of a laptop or portable device, it shines and looks good doing it.The 83 will be my personal go-to case until I can afford a higher-end briefcase later down the road. Even then, I've seen Vanguard's other cases and I believe that I will go with them again on their Modern line just based off of my experience with this case. I really can't recommend this case enough. It may not be inexpensive and it may have some parts that could have been made of higher-end materials, but it's just a pure, simple, classy looking case for the money.
A decent little piece of protection. I keep one on all my lenses at all times (In fact, I don't think I've ever taken a picture without some sort of filter on my lens). After all, it's much easier to replace a scratched filter than it is to repair a scratched lens.There are some flares and reflections if you're not careful about where the sun is in your photos. But, if you can't shed the money for a multi-coated, higher-end filter, this one is certainly good enough.
I use this camera weekly in nightclub settings and it does the job pretty well overall. Pro's - Very easy to transfer files via USB, the LCD screen is clear but a little small, flash is strong, auto levels work well, the normal 640x480 setting captures 40-50 pictures that look really good, perfect for my web site doublefunkcrunch.com, auto-formats for jpeg and has a resize function to 320 after the picture is taken at 640 or higher, viewfinder zooms with the zoom in function. Rechargebable AA batteries work well on a day PER day basis, has good popular features.Con's - Lens cover is weak. This is a problem because opening the cover also activates the camera and camera lens. If the cover begins to close shut, the camera turns off which is very confusing to unfamiliar users. The camera's powersave mode turns on too soon, forcing you to turn it off and back on again which gets very annoying. After you take a picture, the LCD does not cache the image long enough to see it forcing you to switch the camera mode to playback. In semi-dark rooms, you must use the viewfinder because the LCD is not bright enough to see the subject. Does not perform well in low light moderate speed situations without the flash. I wish it did because my subjects are usually lit with colored stage lights which the built in flash washes out. If I don't use the flash, the image is blurred and out of focus.
These speakers rock! I bought them for playing music on my brand new MacBook and couldn't be happier. The matrix mode, which automatically creates 5.1 surround sound, sounds fantastic and I only have to turn the bass up half way for a good solid bass tone. Also, the control center makes for changing your settings supper easy. I know Best Buy sells this speaker system for about $103.00 so you really can't get a better price than this.
This is by far one the cheapest made products on the market. Its not worth half of the price they ask for. Talk about the thinnest, most flimsy plastic made. Save your time and money with this product and buy something more durable. This is bound to break around kids or pets.
Our CX5400 is still going strong. We live in Taiwan, so maybe the humidity keeps the heads from clogging. Early on I decided to leave it on all the time, because it seems to go through a head cleaning (ink usage) each time it powers on. I have it plugged into an Apple Airport so it prints wirelessly (but does not scan that way). Prints both letter and A4 paper, copies well. Earlier in the summer (2012) it had a message that the scanner was broken, hence the copier as well. but for some reason it is all working again!No complaints yet!(and no I do not work for Epson)
Inkless printing is a great concept, but after a while, you wish the cracked, creased letters could be fixed by popping in a new ink cartridge.
I have had my Nikon 3100 for almost two years now, and I take it wherever I go. I am a real photo and video enthusiast and I have owned cameras since my father gave me my first Kodak Brownie (I wish I still had it) when I was a kid. Although I own quite a collection of SLR cameras and camcorders, this is by far the camera I use the most because of it's versatility and superb picture quality. It's size is definitely a plus and it is really cute. Anywhere I have ever showed it off people compliment it's good looks and small size, even if there are other cameras around, such as sonys, minoltas or canons.I agree with most of the pros that other users state in their reviews, but I have to be honest and say that there are a few of the flaws that most of the reviewers mention that I agree with also, such as poor picture quality in low light or indoors. A lot of the pictures taken when the flash goes off are definitely over-lighted. But I have gotten used to that and I still recommend the little camera overall. More expensive cameras with advanced features do not have this problems.There is however one more con which I want to mention which is a major one for me and I am very surprised that I have never seen anybody say it before in any of the hundreds of reviews I've read: the LCD display on this camera scratches easily, no matter how much you take care of it. And I know what I am talking about! I take care of my cameras how you would'nt believe. Both my son and daughter own different digital cameras, a Fuji and a Canon, and their LCD screens are'nt a bit scratched no matter how much they throw them around. I carry my Nikon in a case and I have been really careful about the LCD screen since I noticed the first little scratch appear, but it is more scratched every day. This, I know, is a cosmetic detail, but it does affect the looks of the camera, and everyone notices it.I would like to know if anybody else has noticed this. I've been thinking about buying another Nikon, maybe a Coolpix 4600 or 5600 just to upgrade to 4MP or 5MP, but I want to know if this happens to all of this little Nikons.Nikon please take note.
This is the best deal I could find on a 40 gig drive, I have had little or no problem with the drive except it goes into idle mode in less than 10 minutes. But as far as over all value goes this is the best deal I could find.
What the @#*%# ??I purchased a 150GB version less than one year ago. It died on me yesterday, taking along 5 years of digital photos and 20 GB of music. Many of the files were located only in this HDD. (yes, I SHOULD be using external HDD for backup purposes only, but of course, I didn't!)I quoted several data recovery services. The quotes ranged from $250 - $2500. ARRRRGH!!A spoke with a co-workers who used to work for a hard drive manufacturer. When I described the symptoms (The HDD indicator light is on, but it does not appear to spin up. No "clicking noise of death") he suggested a few things before I invest the large sums of money with a data recovery service.I opened the external case, disconnected the HDD from the interface PCB and the connectors and took the HDD out. I opened my PC, connected the HDD to the power supply cable....and voila! the HDD started to spin. The problem was with the stuff acomdata designed (it was the power supply. The HDD is sourced from and OEM) The whole thing took 10 minutes.The HDD now resides in my PC's spare HDD slot. Didn't need to install a new driver. The PC recognizes it as before. No $$ invovled. WOO HOO!The moral of the story is...acomdata is not to be trusted (don't cheap out on HDD's!!)....and BACK UP YOUR DATA!
I like my Griffin RoadTrip its clearer than any FM transmitter I've had, but you can't put your iPod in it with a case. These Slick Skins are the best thing I've found they keep the shinny surface & screen from getting scratched up & still slide right in to the RoadTrip. They do eventually get worn away on the sides (it takes 4 months for me & my iPod goes in & out of the RoadTrip multiple times every week day), but the other stick on skins I've tried get torn up 1st or 2nd time you slide the iPod into the dock. The only draw back is that they make the screen look a little grainy. It's not noticeable looking at album art or playing solitaire I don't notice it until I watch a movie (which isn't very often).
I only got about 2 hours of run time per charge out of this battery so I returned it for my money back and picked up a batterygeek universal dvd battery which is now giving me 7+ hours of run time per charge.
The printer works very well. However, it did not come with the USB as stated in the packaging directions (it was suppose to be included) and I had to go buy one. That was $40.00 so this item was no bargain after all. I could tell the package had never been opened so it was clear that it came from the manufacture that way. Obviously it was not packaged correctly. I will not order items of this nature through a web site again. Too much trouble to package everything up, mail it back, wait for another one to come with the correct part, etc.. Items of this nature should be purchased from a store, in case there are any problems.
I got this as a gift. Afetr a few weeks, I was amazed. I decided to find out the specs on this thing and this is what I found. Tthe best sound in any CD-Player around. MASH/D or something like that. Great headphones that really use your neck as a base to create more bass. And a remote on the headphones to use if the player is where you can't get it. Very cool design. Rubber buttons that don't get pushed down easily so it doesn't accidently get turned on. It kinda makes the hold buttons useless. Jogger strap to use while jogging. Also little holes at the top of the player to put your fingers. It's a little comfort area for your fingers while jogging or running. 40-Second anti-shock. This is a different kind of anti-shock. Iit's very powerful. It takes a lot of rattling to make this thing skip when it's on anti-shock. There's also memory. Like if you stop the player on track 14. Once you turn it back it on, it automatically goes to track 14. This player is all around great and for a great price. Buy it here. This is the lowest I've ever seen this.
This card works well. It fit nicely, sedoup automatically and does what is supposed to do. Nice to be able to transfer video from older camcorder without problems.
i recently purchased a long lens and my old camera bag was just too small, so i checked on amazon and found this one. shopping for something this personal is always dicey but this fills my needs perfectly, and is light enough that when i carry it it doesn't tire me out or weigh me down. (much. those lenses are heavy.) great product, if you need a new camera bag, go for the tamracs.
These speakers are just not very good and thats the bottom line. I bought them due to great reviews and I wanted more volume out of my iMac. It turns out that my built in audio on my iMac sounds better and louder than these speakers. The audio ducks in and out at 50% output and that is unacceptable to me. If you like to play your music - movies loud look elsewhere.
I purchased this Navman with a 2gb SD stick and it works great, which i have tons of maps and music loaded. Download sompy's and pocketdivx encoder and you can encode a whole divx movie with excellent quality at only 300MB of space. The navigation is great once you get used to it. My only complaint is the suction cup window mount keep falling. This is a overall steal if you utilize all the features. *update* You can also load Iguidance on it which uses Navteq maps. I dont know which is better, but its good to have both. I also have a waypoint software that can be used off road or camping. There are very few gps's that let you add software and multiple maps.
This is just a great camera, especially for night-time and low-light pictures. The shutter speed is super fast, and the variety of shooting options is pretty impressive for such a small (and older) camera model. It was a reliable digital camera for about 4 years.Unfortunately, I was out one night and it literally fell out of my pocket 5 times before it finally broke.. Every Sony Cybershot that I have had since has been a disappointment. The night time shots are full of noise and the extra megapixels do nothing for the quality of the photos. Don't be fooled by the newer cameras,this is the one you should get!
This Italian leather CD case is stylish, functional and smells great. I particularly like it because the closure uses two snap buttons that are appealing and easy to undo, yet tight enough to stay close and not come undone unexpectedly. The design of this CD case makes it possible to load and unload a CD changer with one hand while holding the CD case in the other.I also gave this as a Christmas gift to a few of my friends.
This card is great if you are going on a trip and expect to take lots of pictures or videos. I just got back from Africa and was able to take all the pictures I wanted along with 6 short videos (~3 minutes each). I never had to change my card. VERY easy and Absolutely great!
I've had this tv for over a year and love it. I will say that it is my second tv- the first one had problems after about 8 months and Audiovox customer service was terrific. I contacted them and they sent a box with packing materials, return labels with prepaid shipping. I had a new tv within the week. I love that I can watch dvd's or listen to a cd in my kitchen or when we have company, I can pop in a cd or an SD card of family photos and have a running slide show. I has a nice handle on the back for when we use it in our camper. Just a great little tv.
This is a great sound system. It sounds amazing with music, movies, games or tv, really anything you can put through it. I have my laptop, tv and PS2 hooked up to it, currently. Unlike some people, I have not experienced any popping sounds coming from the speakers when I turn off or on other electronic devices. I don't know if its because I have the speakers plugged into a surge protector, but my speakers have worked flawlessly.
Love this keyboard, have tried countless in the past, definitely the most comfortable. The ergonomic mouse is VERY hard to get used to, shaped completely different than regular mice, but has definitely helped with all my wrist problems.
No problems with this cable. Long enough for what I need it for and works great. I would recommend this cable.
It's a really a value select. Great quality and affordable price.
I purchased this item for my husband for Christmas - I was originally attracted to the price (I can't pass up a bargain) but the reviews are what actually sold me on this product. Well, it went over big with my husband as well as the rest of the men in the family. The quality, features and ease of set up and operation were better than expected. We are very pleased with the quality and performance of this product - so much so that since then I purchased two more... one for my son-in-law and another for my son. It's truly a great bargain. P.S. Don't forget the monster cable for superior quality in sound and video.
This r the best looking md's in the market.Sound quality as good as sony;s
The kit was of good quality. fit well after the modification for my car. Good product if you have a hyundai
A smooth operator; this iron is well designed with a comfortable grip and weight. It maintains it's heat better than some corded irons I've used, and the steam is delivered evenly and without drips. The retractable cord is a nice feature, and I like that I don't need to haul that apparatus back and forth while I'm ironing because it's stored in the charging base. I'm still training myself to put the iron back into the base every time I rearrange the item I'm ironing, but even when I forget, it seems to hold it's heat for several manuovers. The storage case is a nice extra!
I ordered 3 of these because I wanted something cheap to back up all my digital photo files, and "My Documents". I have a LOT of photo files. These fit the bill perfectly. There were no compatibility issues and no "extra" software embedded. Just plugged them in and transferred all the files. They sit on a shelf, so ruggedness was not an issue. I have found that updating is quick and easy. If you are looking for a cheap backup system, this is great.
Has a suprising number of features, and deals well with low light/indoors if you read the manual and use the appropriate settings.The reason I don't give 5 stars is that the manual is not clear about how to transfer video to your computer. The manual only has instructions for the PV-GS35 model, and indicates with that model you can use either a USB or IEEE-1394 cable for that purpose.It turns out you can transfer from the PV-GS31 to your PC, but you can't use a USB cable. You have to buy your own IEEE-1394 cable (as indicated by another reviewer). (Note you also have to buy your own USB cable if you want to use it as a webcam).
My camera is less than a year old and already malfunctioning. The &quot;hideaway&quot; flash is jammed and there is debris on the inside on the viewfinder. The clarity is not as crisp as I had hoped and it often focuses on the wrong objects in the frame. Also, the &quot;panoramic&quot; photos come back developed as a regular sized picture with black bars on the top and bottom. (Getting true panoramic shots requires that the be blown up, further decreasing the clarity.) I would opt for a different camera.
I have alway love asus products and this one of there best motherboards, it is great product and for it low price
I was lucky enough to get the referb version on special, for about $70; and as expected, it looks brand new and works perfectly. A couple of the buttons are in strange places, like the button that takes you back to the previous channel you were watching, and there are fewer actually buttons than some of my other remotes, but there are a LOT more visible custom buttons than my other remotes. This remote has 8 customizable buttons that are displayed at a time, then you can add pages and pages more if you want. One of the best features about this, over some of the cheaper versions, is you can page back and forth, so if you pass a page of buttons you were looking for, you can page back to it, instead of having to go through all the pages and start over again. Also, this has a rechargeable battery and it's a replaceable battery. This remote happens to use the same battery as one of my digital cameras, so replacing it will not be a problem. This is a great remote and it's unbelievable the amount of customization you have. I didn't give it 5 stars because, to me, that means it's perfect, and like I mentioned above, some of the buttons are a little odd for me. I think I got a fantastic deal on the referb remote. I'm really glad I got it.
Cable didn't work for my treo 700p. When plugged into the phone, the computer played a weird sound. The computer knew the cable was there, but it wouldn't sink with the phone. I'm not entirely sure it is the fault of the cable though, I think there are other computer/phone related problems on my end!
This scanner is no longer listed on Targus' website. The copyright on the package that I received is dated 2002. The instructions for installing the software say to "Ignore the message that this driver is not certified by Microsoft."
I liked this printer in the begining. But it used a lot of ink and the ink was costly. Then I bought a box of cartridges from a supplier. But alas, by then the printer stopped working. I thought head was dirty but no. I guess head has worn out in two years even though my usage was very little. A box of cartridges is going waste. Then I bought a Lexmark Z13 almost at negligible price after rebates. I have heard that it doesn't have same problem. I am thinking to get a re-fill kit for it.
this is the best i've ever used i own a humminbird 101 but the garmin 140 is about 4x as good , and cheaper too, i rigged mine to use a portable battery for ice fishing , it gives the depth ,the temp, and different bottom types be it stones, or mud, or even weeds. with the wide and narrow beam transducer it gives you a choice that others of same price and quality don't offer. i have marked fish and caught them very easily with the different settings for small or big fish , the battery draw is really nothing the 140 uses 0.5 amp can be run on disposable batteries too i use a regular 12 volt from my garden tractor about 5 pounds ,a smaller one would work as well but i had the one i'm using didn't need to buy a special battery to run it my battery lasted me a week before charging up. i fish each day ,i m disabled and have plenty of time to fish , its nice to know that some things in life are as they appear to me its the perfect choice for any fish catching experience!!!my hats off to Garmin and wall mart for offering this quality device at a huge saving from other fish finder at other stores i shopped hard for this unit and i'm pleased as punch with it recommend it to others 100 %
I'm not an expert, but I haven't had any trouble with this. Besides, the software it comes with for playing back DVD's is great - it never gets interrupted by the screen saver. The fact that it's a multi-format DVD/CD writer make it a very good investment in my opinion.
The recorder is fine, but NOT the one pictured in the advertisement. No tape counter, which I really needed, and not the same style. but for the price it was ok
This thing is amazing. It's a DVD player as well as a surround sound receiver of the highest quality. It sounds and works better than many receivers that don't have the DVD player built in. It's a sophisticated home theater system in one solid box. Fully recommend it!
I had made up my mind the day I bought it to upgrade my PC, which was very much needed after I just installed Photoshop, the new version. MY PC was lagging a bit. What better place to come than Amazon for prices, but WOW!!! I never expected to find this brand name at this price & for 2 sticks, not 1 stick at that price!! I had to have it immediately. I bought 4GB all together, it came in 3 days, I put it in my PC, had no problems installing it & it was recognized immediately by my Desktop PC which is a Gateway GT 5408, that is only 2 years old w/ Vista Premium Edition. NO COMPLAINTS WHAT-SO-EVER!! Can't go wrong here~~ Thank You & Have a Good Day :-)
Thank you to all the other reviews! If you all had not written the reviews, I wouldn't have known to even look this up. This is an awesome product. I bought this for my new Palm TX and it fits like a glove. I am so glad I did not buy the palm version because this rhino skin is as good as it gets. Thanks again. And if you're reading the reviews and wondering if you should get, get it...it really is that good! Oh...I got it from antonline and they were prompt.
When I could no longer find a diamond stylus for my old Pioneer turntable, I bought the PL990. I'm satisfied with both the sound quality from my old vinyl recordings and the price I paid for the turntable.
The cd player just stopped working after six months. Argggh!
I placed this switch in an isolated central wiring closet that has other network equipment, some with fans and disk drives. There has never been any sound audible outside the wiring closet.This switch sounds like a vacuum cleaner, and is clearly audible and objectionable in every room that abuts the closet.The switch seems to function OK but the noise is so loud that I regret the purchase.Unless you can mount this switch were noise is already very loud, or where noise will not bother anyone, I'd recommend you look elsewhere.
The shipping carton and the inside packaging were both in perfect shape, yet the speaker frame was badly and obviously cracked. It had to be that way when it left the factory. I returned it and it's replacement was likewise damaged.
Like everyone else says, don't spend alot of money on an HDMI cable. Get a cheap one. If it doesn't work, return it. If it does, you saved yourself $20 or more.This cable works great. I don't have a 1080 tv to check it out on, so I can't comment on that. Everything else is great.
I've had 2 of these fans fail on my already. they last a day (at most), then spin at low speeds and the USB plug starts to over heat. I thought at first I bent it too much, so with the second if failed after the same duration with minimal bending.STAY AWAY!!!The light may work great though
I bought these for running, thinking that the adjustable clip would help them to stay on my ears. They do not adjust small enough to really hold onto my ears. The weight makes them move around on your ear...or rather they don't move with the wearer. The result is they fall off frequently. I also agree that the sound quality is sub-par.I wish I could send them back, but bought off eBay, no returns. Just glad I didn't spend $50 on mine.
Very nice case. Room for everything, not too big or bulky. Just enough padding. Not too many cases available specifically for iPod and accessories. This one is near perfect for my needs. The only downside would be the handle - only big enough for a finger.
Recently I picked up the Motorola V710 (verizon) phone that is compatable with this memory card. The Transflash card used to be called T-Flash and was for some reason renamed. In the package an included transflash to SD memory adapter allows you to connect to a SD compatable memory reader for a PC through a USB 2.0 interface.The first thing that struck me as amazing is the size of the transflash memory. 128mb (I picked up the larger cap version) in a little device that I can barely keep hold of in two fingers. It tucks away neatly into the transflash memory port on the Motorola V710 unnoticed. This is one of the first phones to feature a built in 1.2 megapixel camera, mp3 player and video camera, so the need for expanded storage is a must.I purchased a cheap SD memory reader and plugged the transflash card to the SD adapter and it immediately read as a removable storage drive on my Windows XP based computer. One problem I did have was files kept getting corrupted when I tried to read them on the phone. I fixed this by formatting the card (just like formatting a built in hard drive). Not sure if this was a problem of how the phone formatted the memory when it built all the default directories or if it was the reader or card itself. But the format fixed it with no further issues.
I bought this to make typing on our iPad easier. It does the job. There are couple of steps required to get it linked up to the iPad, but they are simple and quick. Typing is comfortable, and now my wife uses the iPad more so I can get to the main computer in our home office.
Bought this to hang a 10 lb 19" TV. Needed a tilt to prevent glare from overhead lighting - this did the job. Design is great and sturdy. Incredibly easy to install once you find a wooden wall stud. TV is easy to hang and secure. Angle is easily adjustable.For under $30, this is a fantastic deal compared to double or triple you'll pay at major electronics stores.
This case is the best case I have had in some time, I like having fans on my drives, I don't have to worry about them getting hot and the built in LED's let me know when they are running, the large fan at the top is a bonus. over all I have no complaints about this case, very satisfied.
Probably works with regular monitor, but if you need dual link DVI for a larger monitor like my Dell 3007, this cable will not work.
It is a wonderful product. The image quality is amazing. It is one of the best. The only thing is that you have to move back and forth but it is worth it !
I've been comparing FRS radios for some time now and found that what the manufacturer touts as five mile range is not always so. I am also an amateur radio operator and have been curious about how well the GMRS radios perform in the field. So far I have tried three kinds. The Motorola Spirit (1 watt) the Cobra PR 900 and now the Cherokee GR715. The Motorola Spirit has a good range for 1 watt as well as some handy features. I do think that this one will provide at least twice the range as FRS radios. I've been able to talk to a friend while in the country as they were driving in town say (3-4 miles). The Spirit is GMRS only so don't expect to chat with your FRS buddies.The PR 900 had many features such as vox and scan and BIG lighted display. However, the range did not seem any better than my Ranger Plus FRS radios. Dissapointing. They were returned.As to the Cherokee GR715 I performed the following tests. Bench testing with digital watt meter into a dummy load showed the GR715 putting out more than 4 times more power than one of my other 500 milliwatt radios. The GR715 battery pack consists of 6 Nickle Metal Hydroxide batteries which yeilds around 8 volts. Alkaline batteries would yield 9 volts. Frankly this is a BIG deal. What most people overlook is the fact that you cannot expect a full two watts out running on 3 or 4 AAA batteries. It is possible to get it but the trade off will be a huge drain on batteries. This is based on the flow of current formula P/E=I. So it is no shocker to read reviews of combo FRS/GMRS radios which sport tiny battery packs that don't live up to the range promises. There's just not enough voltage and current to deliver the wattage output ExI=P. Look at most commercial radios as well as amateur handhelds. The recharge power packs are BIG. That's no accident. The bigger the battery tank the more juice to transmit and longer standby time. I found the GR715 range increase over my FRS easily twice the distance. Also be aware there are other considerations when buying a GMRS. Is the antenna removable? (FRS radios are not allowed to have removable antennas) If you antenna does not unscrew then there is a good chance the radio was built for FRS not GMRS standards) Also there is a 500 MW power limit on FRS radios. Actually licensed GMRS users can legally run as much as 50 watts of transmit power. There are also some outstanding prices on this radio. I suggest looking around. For the money I could not pass this radio up. I spent the same amount on each one that I spent on my first Motorolla FRS when they first entered the market. I still have more field testing to do on this rig but so far I think it's a keeper. There are other GMRS radios that are reported to have slightly better range such as the Motorolla Distance Plus (2 watt) but for the price,features and ease of use the GR715 is hard to beat.
The frame works very well once you get the pixs loaded. The documentation on how to upload pixs and music was a little sketchy. It was necessary for me to go online to find how to transfer pix to frame.
Bought it a short while ago. Used to have a pre-historic RCA Lyra #1....and MusicMatch Jukebox stopped support my little Lyra....Windows Media Player doesn't support it....the drivers that came on the CD aren't supported by Windows XP Home Edition....so I faced the music and started researching Mini-Disc players and MP3 players. I couldn't decide on an MP3 player because of the divided opinions on each one....so I decided to check out Mini-Disc players/recorders. Only heard GOOD THINGS about em' so I thought why not. And only GOOD THINGS have come out of purchasing this wonderful product. Awesome sound quality in LP2 mode (haven't gotten around to trying the other modes). All around worth the cash you shell out for it. Do it up....put your pre-historic MP3 players out of their misery....and go for Mini-Disc!
Rock solid, Zeiss glass, well made, no gunk on the glass (like with Tiffen and some other cheaper brands I have bought).Thread is good. Comes in a nice case (although, mine stays on the lens to protect it).Price is more than cheaper filters but, you get a good filter and not as expensive as Heliopan (which is also excellent).
Good cable. It works fine. It looks more yellow than it does in the photo though. Not much more to say about it.
I was looking for one remote to get rid of all the other remotes that I had for my tv, dvd, sound surround...etc..etc. This remote was great accept for one main problem, the size of the numbers. Not exactly the best design. I don't really have 'fat fingers' but the numbers are so small, and close together, that it makes it hard to press the numbers and change channels. For now it gets the job done but I wish I would have bought a different one, and will in the future.Otherwise, it's a good all around remote for the price.
Received ear plugs in a timely manner.Sound is fantastic and the ear plugsdo not hurt, yeah!!!!!
This is a great little recorder at a very good price. The speaker sounds great to be so small. It has Mic and Earphone jacks which some other recorders do not have. I'm very well pleased.
Tiffen infra Red filter is everything I expected, I have used this filter on quiet a few times, The remarks from people after seen the photo's where just great.
I have installed this CPU cooler in a system that I hardly ever use, but I haven't had any problems with it so far. It seems to do its job, nothing special, nothing wrong. Decent price for average performing cooler. I've got it installed on a P4 2.8 GHz (Northwood). I suspect that this might NOT be adequate for a Prescott core P4, but I'm not brave enough to test it on mine. I'd put this on par with a stock cooler. No matter what kind of cooler you use, be sure to use proper thermal paste. I use Arctic Silver. It makes a difference.
You'll find plenty of technical reviews on the web regarding features and specs for this camera.The best thing I think I can provide is my short experience with this camera, so if you used to have a high end P&S; camera and is looking to dive into the DSLR world, you are where I was a few weeks ago.I owned a Sony F717 which I really loved, but honestly, all I did was set it to Auto and take good pictures. The problem was that I had a toddler at home that doesn't really like to wait till the camera took a few secs to focus and take the pic. I was missing those smiles and moments just because the Sony couldn't take pics fast enough.I decided to look into newer cameras... Initially my budget was around $400 and I was looking to buy the Canon S3. But after spending several weeks online reading reviews (like you probably are right now), I decided that I wanted a DSLR (you'll find plenty of technical reasons in the web and other reviews). I was then ready to buy the Canon Xt (But the Xti was just around the corner, so I decided to wait a couple more weeks and when the Xti was finally released on Sep 1st, I went to Best Buy and got mine)It's my third week with the camera, and I'm loving it. I can take pictures of my son faster than he can say "bugga bugga bugga". While I'm still learning how to use the camera to its potential (I've been trying to learn how to shoot pictures in manual mode instead of full automatic), I've been fully satisfied with the results so far.If you're doing what I did last month, you're probably reading tons of reviews of this camera, the Canon Xt, Nikon D50, Nikon D70, Nikon D80, etc. Don't waste your time on the details.. They're all excellent cameras, and if you're coming from P&S;, any of these cameras will be an awesome one for you to learn.I warn you though. The biggest danger of buying this camera is that you'll soon be lusting after lenses... Now I spend hours on the web checking reviews of Canon, Sigma and Tamron lenses, and believe it or not, it's much harder to buy lenses than to buy a camera.PS: A Great book I I got was "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. I actually got the book before the camera, and it was one of the main deciding factors that got me into DSLR instead of a pro P&S.; The pictures that Bryan shows in this book are amazing and you need control. Now I'm paranoid with getting the smallest Depth of Field possible in my son's pictures (You'll understand this if you get this book or any other that explains concepts of Exposure)Update (10/04): After weeks digging forums and reviews, I decided to purchase 2 lenses... The canon 50 f1.8 and the canon 70-300 IS. I'm not going to go over the details for these lenses in this review, but wanted to let you guys know that deciding which camera was the easy part. Deciding the lenses is where all the pain resides.
The CD-R more than more than met my expectations.Shipment was with in a few days.I would recommend this vendor for future purchase.
I received a RCA RS 1286 for my birthday and am thrilled with the CD and tape player part of it.....but the radio leaves a whole lot to be desired. As with all digitals, a pre-set station is just that....a set station, whereas with analog you can fine tune a station until it comes in clear. If a door closes hard the radio goes way down and then you have to start fiddling again....Not happy with it at all.Couldn't find this number (1286)on the web so used 1249.Thanks for the opportunity to voice my displeasure.Helen L. Bright18245 305th Ave.Onida, SD 57564
Very nice set of speakers, the sound quality is very good for the small size of the unit. I always wish there could be more bass and a fuller sound to the music, but for the price and size of it all it's a very good buy.
I have a bunch of these that we use in conference rooms to extend the in-table computer's USB up to the table top so people can plug in USB memory sticks as necessary. I wanted something really small and this was the perfect size for this use. They've worked flawlessly in this capacity.
Not sure there is much to say about a UV filter, but I found the product arrived in good shape and is of excellent quality. Constructed of metal and very sturdy.
Pro: Nicely constructed. Look quality .Mouse sharp and preciseCons: The keys are tight! You have to press hard when keying. It's pricey compared to Logitech. You can get the same keyboard and mouse around $80 from Logitec. I think Logitech is better in making keyboards.For the mouse is quiter than logitech's mouse, more precise, smooth tracking! Excellent mouse. The downside of this mouse is very high! it won't fit for a small hand person!Would not recomemend the keyboard!You should get the Mircrosoft Laser Wireless mouse 8000 rather than the mouse in this ergonomic desktop 7000 comboI bought the Mircrosoft Laser Wireless mouse 8000. I LOVE IT!
Though I am tech dependent I am not exactly tech savvy! This router was simple to set up, i easily set up the wireless internet and printing, great buy.
DO NOT buy it, this garbag couldn't read CD, always give your error message, you have to press play button again and again, some times it may play
This case gets a well deserved 5. I purchased it for a Casio EX-V8SR and the fit is perfect. It is just loose enough that the camera slides in with no effort ( BTW, when you purchase the Canon case for the Canon PowerShot SD950 the Canon camera is a tight fit and you have to work to put the camera into and remove the camera from the case. You do not have this problem with the Casio case and the Casio camera )One problem, for me, is that, to me, the camera is not sufficiently secure in the case. The case closing flap secures with only a magnetic catch. If the catch IS secured, then, no matter how much effort, the camera will NOT fall out; if, however, you do not properly secure the magnetic catch, then the camera is going to fall out. ( Since it is a loose sliding fit unlike the Canon's much tighter fit ).It is better to assume the worse that we will, in our haste, maybe not properly secure the flap with the catch. I am going to glue a small patch of velcro around the catch and on the flap as I think that this is a potential problem.
Good alternative to storing all my cd's and dvd's in a rubbermaid container. Stores a lot, looks nice, hopefully it stands the test of time, good buy.
needs more r&d for proper fit and finish, clips don't match factory installment. the clips supplied by metra dont lock into dash panel unless broken
For the price, this is a great product. The sound is good and it's nice, compact, and easy to use. I did a lot of research on portable iPod systems and I'm glad I chose the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Portable Audio System.
We use this projector for our church and the remote finally wore out. Ordered this replacement. Works great. Glad I was able to find one.
Just got back from a Tanzania safari. After way too much on-line research, I'd bought this as a back-up to my Canon Rebel XTi (with its 20+ lb. of lenses and accessories). The TZ-3 has a few shortcomings, but what a fine and fun camera!Outdoor image quality is excellent. The 28-280 Leica lens is amazingly versatile, capturing everything from landscapes and Serengeti sunsets to a leopard in a tree at 100 yards (not a full frame image, but quite usable). The interface is very user friendly. In any mode you just hold down the function key and up comes an on-screen menu of available adjustments and settings. The screen itself is just awesome - big, bright and beautiful.Two of the stops on the mode selection wheel can be set to your favorite of the many available modes. There's an excellent macro mode. The sunset mode produces spectacular images. The night portrait mode is surprisingly effective, although you may need a tripod prevent blurring of the background. The IS (image stabilization) feature works great, but you will still need a tripod or other support if you zoom out to the full 10x.There's an intelligent ISO mode which is handy in variable lighting (as long as you limit the ISO to 400 - see below). The movie mode is quite usable. Movies and stills can both be shot in 16:9 aspect ratio - very cool if you have a widescreen TV for playback.The camera is solidly built and heavy for its size. (It's got a lot of lens for such a small camera.) But unlike most superzooms, it fits fine in a pants pocket.There are a few drawbacks to the TZ-3. It's a shame Panasonic didn't add Av and Tv (aperture priority and shutter priority) modes, which would give the user a little more artistic control. Sometimes the f-stop settings the camera selects are less than ideal. Low light image quality is only so-so. As with most compact cameras, the flash is not that helpful. As has been widely reported, ISO settings over 200 do show too much noise control. Use them only if you're desperate, and make sure to set ISO to 100 in the default mode. The lack of a view finder takes some getting used to, but they'd have to shrink that lovely screen to add one - a bad move in my opinion. It would be nice to be able to zoom while you're shooting movies, but I guess the zoom noise would be a problem. None of these mattered enough to make me rate the camera at less than 5 stars, though.I highly recommend this camera for travel and outdoor photography (e.g. kid sports). Do be sure to pick up an extra battery (generic) and a couple of SD cards. Use 2.0 GB or 4.0 GB SDHC cards if you're want to use the movie mode at full resolution. A screen protector might be a good idea if you're going to carry it around in your pocket.If you're interested in more details, dcresource and dpreview both have thorough reviews of the TZ-3.Overall, I'd buy this camera again in a heartbeat. It does what it's designed for - takes great travel photos. Fun, fun, fun, and a great value to boot!
This monitor only functions at certain resolutions, and at the ones at which it does function, desktop icons appear to have ghost trails (at least on my machine). They're not too bad, and if you need a budget monitor, you might be able to deal with it. Heck, it may not even happen on your machine (mine is a Dell) but beware that this is not the highest quality (as reflected in the price) but it works, and it's cheap, so if you're not interested in super hi-rez quality, this will do the job.
I ordered and unboxed teh item and tried it on the first day it was received. There was immediate interference when testing the unit in the comfort of my home. I mived to two ther rooms and the interference was just as bad. In hopes that it was only inteference from my headphones, I uploaded the footage to the computer and noticed that it made the footage unuseable. The idea behind this product at its great pricepoint is great but I will stick to UHF models from here on out. You get what you pay for.
Products were purchased because of reputation of SanDisk and from previous experience with their products. The cards work perfectly for my cell phone, as well as my digital camera. Long & dependable service are my expectations from these cards. The price was very good and shipping was extremely fast.
Works well, delivered much quicker than expected and priced well. The product is great, the price was good, the process easy and delivery was fast! Couldn't ask for more.
I bought this color printer two years agao and was very pleased with the setup and performance. We use it in a small business office with several other printers in the office.But over the past two years , I have had to replace the color PCU 4 timns at over $300 each and the black PCU sevral times. My annual maintenece cost easily exceeds the cost of the original printer.We dont use this printer heavily and we are getttimng less than 50 % of the published usage per PCU.I wouldnt reccommend this printer. Everytime I replace a PCU, I question weather to junk this one and buy another brand.TOm
It had some problems with the screw to lock the case.Simply, it does not fit!!! The screw is too big for the hole.Personally, I'd rather recommend other type which does not require any screwing, for the sake of exchanging harddisk without the driver.
You got a small yard and love bird watching? You NEED these! They are GREAT! I was looking for binocs that would let me focus on birds IN my yard rather than beyond my yard (my backyard is only about 15 feet deep) and I stumbled upon these! I was hesitant at first because I'm hesitant by nature, but I am SO GLAD I bought these. They are lightweight and easy to use! GET THEM!
I bought a pair of these to upgrade the woofer section of my speaker crossover. These these are large and heavy caps, the leads are too short compared to the size of the cap though. I've never been a fan of Solen, so I'm recommending these for large value polypropylene caps...The sound? So far in my bass circuit they seem clean and tight. Obviously they gotta be superior to the electrolytics which are usually used in these values.....
I love the concept of this frame and I am baffled that no other companies are offering something similar. This is the perfect gift for technically-challenged grandparents. We bought two frames - one for my parents who live 5 minutes away (but have another grandchild 5 hours away, and just want a constant slide show of all their grandchildren) and one for my in-laws who have grandchildren spread all over the place. I love the fact that myself and my sister (and siblings-in-law) can all upload our photos to one website (one site for each frame) and then the frame dials in and downloads the photos, delivering them directly to the grandparents' living room or wherever they put the frame (not necessarily just the den, where the computer is).*The frame does have to be plugged into a phone line to download the photos each night, but it still works if the phone line is disconnected, it just won't go get new photos. My mom doesn't have a phone line in the living room but wanted to display the frame at a party they recently had. So she unplugged it from the phone line, and it just kept displaying the photos that it had downloaded the night before. It only needs to be plugged into the phone line to download new photos, and that can be as often/seldom as the user wants. (This may seem obvious but it certainly hadn't occurred to my tech-challenged mother. She thought it wouldn't work at all unless it was plugged into the phone line.)I know that some of the negative reviews refer to shipping issues and Ceiva customer service. Well, anyone who waits until mid-December to buy electronics for Christmas should know better. I did actually have to call customer service when setting up our second frame (the first frame we got took all of 5 minutes to set up from the time we opened the box to the time we were looking at photos.) With the second frame, the website was not accepting the serial number when setting up the account. I called customer service, and within a couple minutes a very helpful man was able to fix something on their end and I was able to retry the registration successfully with him still on the line.The only reason I can't give the frame 5 stars is because I don't love the idea of having to pay a monthly (or annual) fee for the storage/download. It does seem kind of silly when you can store photos at Shutterfly, Snapfish, etc. for free. But then again, those sites don't offer a product that automatically downloads the photos to a frame, so I pay the $99/year to Ceiva. I figure I probably spent at least that much each year, making prints and shipping them to the grandparents every time there was some photo-worthy event (since they would only check their email about once a year!)
Having been just a photography amateur I was seriously considering third party flashes like Yongnuo 468 II and Nissin 622 mark 2. The former has durability issues and the latter is a pro Nikon brand, missing functions like 2nd curtain sync and manual zoom. Then I realized the fact that I'm having a 60D and I need to use a good flash as long as I shoot. So considering both as a long term investment.When I received it I was surprised by the wireless TTL function. I was under the impression that it works only when the built in flash and sensor of 430 comes into line-of-sight. Its true that both pieces need to see each other but it works as if you have a ttl cord attached. So I dont have to buy an RF trigger unless I start exploring complex lightings.Few Cons: FEB, Bounce card, Stroboscopic flash
This AC adapter is just okay. It gets the job done, but there's one big problem. If you move the cord at all it stops charging. It's very sensitive. I have to adjust the cord until I know my computer is being charged.
This is no doubt the best point and shoot camera I ever owned. Simplicity, clarity, and the perfect size to take anywhere.I would recommend it to anyone looking for a point and shoot camera.Regi
the camcorder is a great item. i've had it for a few days now. it has a nice viewfinder to adjust the picture taking. it comes with an external battery pack for more power. the camera and camcorder quality was better than i expected. the sound quality was great for mp3's. i definitely recommend this.
Purchased this screen to go along with an Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8100 projector. The screen arrived on schedule and was packaged well. Installation was fairly simple but the included instructions good give a little more detail. Included wall mounts worked well and hold the screen securely. I am very pleased with the image quality. I chose the cine white screen (vs cine gray) as I feel the projector did not need any help with contrast ratio. Although this screen costs a little bit more than buying projector wall paint I feel it is well worth it. The screen is good value for money. You can certainly purchase more a expensive screen but I feel that this screen is a great starting point for someone after purchasing their first projector. I you have the room, go for 120 inch vs the 100 inch. When watching a blu-ray you will be glad that you did.
After looking at the outrageous prices of cat5 cables in my local Office Max I decided to check out amazon.com. I saw this cable for the price as a 7ft one at Office Max. Sense I was going to buy quite a bit worth of networking equipment I bought this cord. I'm glad I did because I saved about a few dollars.
I recently bought a new Dell Studio XPS 9000 system. All the bells and whistles that I needed except I had to have 4 more USB ports in the back so I could connect my (4) Maxtor external drives. When I was ordering my system the Dell sales rep suggest the PCI420USB 5-Port USB 2.0 PCI-Express Card from StarTech. This was a mistake. The card was identified when I started my system but none of my external drives would load. So I tried them in the built-in USB ports and the drives worked just fine. So being a retired tech it was obvious this StarTech card was a piece of crap. So I visited my faithful old Amazon.com and found a comparable Belkin 5-Port USB card. Exactly what I needed and thought I was getting when I ordered the one from Dell. By the time Dell added shipping the price difference was negligent since I'm an Amazon Prime member. Got the card today, installed it and hooked up my external drives. Worked perfectly, the card and all 4 drives correctly identified and working properly. I've always been a fan of Belkin components for over 20 years. They have never steered me wrong and have never had issues with their components. So if you're buying a new system and have a need like I did, buy Belkin. Dell does advertise the same Belkin card but it always says out-of-stock so they can palm off a crappy replacement plus their price for the Belkin was higher then Amazon. So hats off to Amazon and Belkin for coming to my rescue once again.
If you are looking for the headache, this scanner is a perfect source for it.I got this scanner, and after it did work fine for three weeks, it is causing nothing but headache for me after that.The scanner is locking up the computer after beginning of the scan most of the time. The troubleshooting manual recommends to uninstall and reinstall the software if that happens, but it does not help at all to fix the problem.I am using a HP scanner for last three years with no problems whatsoever with my DELL computer, but I needed scanner with higher resolution to be able to scan the film negatives.This scanner is certainly not the choice for that, or for anything else as a matter of fact.The product support over the phone is a long distance call, not a toll free number, so you will spend few bucks waiting for their useless response. Look for more reliable brands, and stay away from Microtek, that's my recommendation.Thank you Amazon for the opportunity to share my experience with this product.
This router is awesome! I was using Wingate program but was tired of leaving the server computer 24/7. Out of the box, it took me less than 5 minutes to get this baby running!No problems at all, just good gamin' and internet surfin'
To echo the most recent review here,I'm something of a audiophile myself, also havingsold high-end audio products years ago, butI was getting annoyed that my new Compaq PCwith the basic Realtek97 onboard audio wasn't evenclose to the quality I was hearing from my newSony DVD player matched to a set of good THX/Dolby AltecLansing surround speakers, just no comparison.But to spend $200 on a sound card for a PC that'snot high end anyway is absurd, yet I wanted to make the PC5.1 digital out capable, and boost the general stereo audio,and when I found out about the Aurilium I jumped on it.I got mine about two weeks ago and I think for the moneyit's a really great device, couldn't be easier to set up,looks fabulous and sleek, it even reminds you if the speakers aren't configured right, or if you need to enable AC3/Dolby Digital pass-through to an external Dolby decoder or receiver,which is a really useful touch. The software is simple,intuitive, helpful and easy to navigate and use.I don't know how Philips makes this USB-bus powered,but it works damned well for a sound card that doesn'trequire its own AC power source, although most internal cardsdon't anyhow. The test was playing a new copy of the DVDof 2001: A Space Odyssey in remastered 5.1 sound, whichsounded devastating on my main Sony surround system, and itsounds just as good now on the PC DVD player throughthe Aurilium, digital out or not, both methods sounded great.I can't recommend this more highly, a wise purchasefor those who want good audio and 5.1 digital surroundsound for music, movies and gaming, on a budget.Plus you don't have to open up your PC or laptop to install it,something I found to be just icing on the cake.If you want audiophile high quality go buy yourselfan Onkyo or Harmon Kardon surround system and $1000 Klipsch 5.1 speakers, but if you do that, why bother with the PC audio anyway? For quality PC sound the Aurilium is aces.I was also impressed with the thorough, easy to understandnature of the instructions and software Help menus, theyreally cover almost everything you would need to know tooperate the card and set it up for optimal performance.
I bought this card and a 1 TB SATA HD due to the growing unavailability of IDE hard drives for an older computer I use as a linux fileserver. This card worked out of the box the only problem I had was that my BIOS is outdated and I could not select it directly as a boot device. However, if I disabled all boot devices and enabled "boot from other device" my computer booted from the SATA drive just fine. I have not tried RAID but this card works well in a single drive configuration. This card came with a normal pci case adapter and a "mini" pci case adapter for smaller form cases. Additionally it came with a page that had the board diagrammed so you could tell which port was for HD 0 and HD 1 as well as which pins you needed to connect to have the HD read/write light work for your case. (This information is also printed on the board). It also came with a driver CD for windows, however, I did not need to use it as I am running linux (Ubuntu 9.10).If you are looking for a solution to update your aging linux box I suggest this card.
You will not find a better basic no-frills PDA anywhere! I use mine all the time for scheduling, notes, contacts, and to read ebooks and text files. I don't even carry a paper Bible to Church any more. Everything I need is in my Z22. There are tons of great programs that add to the functionality of the Z22. One possible issue to be aware of is that it took about a week for my eyes to adjust to the screen resolution. After that there where no issues. I would recommend this PDA to anyone who wants to basically manage time and contacts along with the ability to read ebooks and text information. If you need Wi-Fi or Blue Tooth go with the Palm TX. I am at an expert level with computers and also manage a network for my job and this PDA still is very very functional for me.
We really wanted plastic instead of paper liners for long-term storage of our CDs and DVDs. It is sad that these are not safe to use due the residue issue.We did find another alternative, though, that seems much better:100 CPP Clear Plastic Sleeve with Resealable FlapThe price is quite reasonable and they worked just as well in terms of size and shape. The plastic is a bit thinner than the Memorex Keeper sleeves, but they still seem quite durable.If you are going to use the Memorex sleeves you pretty much have to use some sort of inner liner within the plastic liner -- like taking the CD paper liner/notes and using that as a barrier around the CD inside the plastic sleeve -- in order to prevent the residue problem.We did use inner liners with the new CPP sleeves, too, just for safety, but they do not seem to have the same problem as these Memorex covers.
This is one of those products that make you say, "How did I live without this?" after the first use.The step-by-step set up directions were easy to understand and the device works great.We went from three separate remotes, and the hassle of having to adjust video and sound feeds, to a simple push of one button to switch from TV to a DVD.My dad is in his 70's . . . guess what he's getting for his birthday.
The Digital Camera Panasonic has an excellent image and a good Stabilized zoom .Excellent shop and I am very satisfied.
One very annoying feature of this printer is the power saver feature. If the printer is not used for 10 or so minutes it goes into power saver mode and you have to press the on switch to get it back out of its "sleep mode". The problem is, it will not accept a network job while its "sleeping". The whole point of buying a network printer was so that the printer could be up in the loft and laptops could print to it. It kind of defeats the purpose if we have to walk upstairs, wake the printer, and then print. I called tech support, and they informed me that the printer just works that way. Nothing can be done.Still, overall a nice printer. Some wifi "print servers" cost nearly as much as this printer. Why buy two boxes and risk something not working with the other. This thing worked great. You do have to use the USB cable to properly setup the printer and get it onto your network. But, once the printer is setup you can put the cable in a drawer.The instructions are very good. They cover how to connect the printer with both Windows and Mac. The instructions also show how to connect the printer as a standard USB printer, however, this would defeat the point of buying a Wifi printer.The printer prints fairly fast, for an inkjet. Some people are tagging this as an "all-in-one" printer. It is not. It does not fax or scan. But then, it never said that it does!
I have a pair of Sennheiser PX 100 headphones which I bought a couple years ago use for listening to music, videos etc on my pc or sansa. However they were never really very suitable for jogging or biking in (not a tight enough fit and will come loose during excessive movement).The bud type earphones just don't cut it for me - uncomfortable and sound quality just crappy. I wonder why most other people are happy to wear bud type phones? Maybe my ears are deformed...Anyways, I googled the web and found several good review's of these koss phones for running.I bought a pair a couple of months ago and I must say that it's one of the best buys I have ever made.The sound quality of the Koss Portapro is excellent and slightly better than my Sennheiser PX 100's. They fit very snugly and feel very light when running and that plus the excellent sound quality make them a great buy.One feels very happy when you have paid a small amount of money for great quality and great sound.Now when I'm sitting at my pc and need phones for listening it becomes a bit more of a toss up. The Koss sound quality is great and with a snug fit. The Sennheiser PX 100 although not quite as good sound quality have a very light feel to them.For walking, running and general moving around - these Koss phones are the way to go.May 2012 Update:These guys are holding up well despite some pretty rugged treatment - highly recommended
This has been an excellent purchase. Well worth the price. Excellent color and clarity.
This keyboard does not work with the latest smart cards. Look up a compatibility matrix before you buy any smartcard reader.
I had purchased this drive as part of a new system built with a bunch of used parts from varied sources on ebay, so it was not among the first things I looked at when I began having system problems. Even after ruling out the used bits as reasons for system sluggishness and weird stop errors, I tended to think I'd encountered some kind of malware rather than guessing that the drive might be suspect because I had decided to go with WD for its reputation of reliability despite being very well served by Seagate over the last decade.Now, less than two years after purchase and a little over a year of use, its going back to WD at my expense for a warranty RMA after finally cluing in to the fact that an iffy HDD might be responsible for my varied and and unspecific random errors from sound stuttering and mouse freezing to Blue Screens of Death and sudden failure to boot. After downloading the diagnostic tools from the WD website, it failed the quick test within the first 8 seconds and the extended test errors while attempting to repair bad sectors. Both supporting documentation of the test tools and WD customer support tell me the drive is defective and needs to be replaced.This is disappointing, not just due to the inconvenience of the buggy OS issues, but because it is my system drive, I have to get my replacement drive FIRST so I have something to use when I send back the drive for the RMA - this means a hold of perhaps 30 days of the retail price I originally paid on my debit card to ensure that I do end up sending back the original to WD. It is also particularly irksome since the reason I went with this drive in the first place was specifically to reduce the likelihood of running into such problems as this. But getting the replacement drive first I hope will at least provide me with the materials to be able to comply with the strict packaging requirements of the RMA return of the original, which arrived at my door apparently without the same such requirements.In retrospect, it may not be the drive's fault, but Amazon's piss-poor packaging that caused it. It probably should have been one of the first things I suspected as problematic because It arrived as a quite literally BARE drive- by which I do not mean lacking cables and instructions like most OEM products, but actually packaged without anything to even protect or secure it from damage during shipment. It was rather shocking to think it had been tossed into a box with a couple of half-inflated air pockets (well, one half-inflated and one that was essentially not inflated at all) without so much as an anti-static bag or folded cardboard stabilizers, never mind foam or plastic molding to protect it from knocking about inside the box. Said box was large enough to allow considerable room inside to do just that, with several inches of clearance on all sides. The deflated pockets did nothing to minimize the space as they simply lay next to the drive like a discarded blanket. Considering the beating that most packages take on their journey, I can imagine that it must have gone through some considerable turbulence and very well may have incurred damage from the shock. I remember seeing several other complaints about this lack of conscientious packaging, but I would check to make sure that such issues had been remedied by Amazon or take the chance of incurring the additional hassles of ensuring it still works despite such rough handling.Too bad that this may have soured my feelings about WD products a little because I don't know whether the product or the vendor is to blame for the failure, but here are the good things I can say about a drive that I am having to return as defective:-It runs quiet-It runs cool-It has a nice and uncomplicated warranty that is relatively hassle free and allows for me to get the replacement first so I don't have to be without HDD (and consequently a system in this case) for an unknown time period during the turnaround.But I can't help but wonder if I'd be having this on my mind at all if I'd gone with the Seagate instead. If anything, I would expect that WD would monitor how their products are being transported since they are going to have to replace the drive anyway if it was in fact the packaging and handling that caused its failure. If it were my product I would be concerned that Amazon's carelessness could tarnish the brand image and so would still consider it my responsibility to ensure that the stuff went out under the same strict conditions that I impose on the customer in order to send it back. I know that it has left me feeling disappointed and less confident about a future purchase of WD equipment even with Amazon's possible culpability in mind.
this is a piece of junk. I have spent hours of my life coaxing it into occasionally printing one sheet. Now it has died after a few months.
I've owned a few palm pilots over the past several years. I switched to the Palm Vx because my Palm III gave out after months of abuse riding in my back pocket. The Vx is solidly built, very reliable and never needs batteries. I use mine heavily and sometimes forget to recharge it in the cradle. I've found that the battery lasts about three weeks with heavy use as long as you don't use the backlight. I now use my Palm Vx with my laptop running Windows 2000 and synchronize my data using the infrared port. The cradle is just a charge stand for me! If you're nervous about buying this product... relax! I teach computer skills to executives in the Chicago area. The learning curve for Palm devices is about 20 minutes. There is a shorthand called &quot;graffiti&quot; that you will need to learn to write in your information, but you can also use your computer or a separately available keyboard to enter in your data. Newer and more powerful palm devices have been introduced since I bought mine, but the Vx is an excellent value now that the price has dropped. And it's still the smallest! If you're looking for a PDA to handle your personal and business information and do not need to display color photos, videos or play MP3s, the Palm Vx is perfect.
Thank you for your prompt service and the accurate description of the goods sold. I am very satisfied with what I got from you! Much better value, speed ... that if I had sent my old camera to Olympus for repair!
My wife and I both work in the computer/networking area so we were really excited about installing a wireless network in our house. We just recently had a cable modem installed and decided it would be nice if more than one computer could have high-speed internet access. Overall the products are excellent. The only glitch during the install was when we left the configuration set to &quot;Ad Hoc&quot;. We had one of the PC's connected via Cat 5 cable to the BEFW11S4 router and things didn't seem to be working. After getting in touch with Linksys support - this took about 3 hours before they called us back- we set the the parameter to &quot;infrastructure&quot;. Apparently this setting is used in a mixed (wired and wireless network) environment.We have one laptop using a wireless PC card and another one using the wireless USB card. The USB card seemed to have a better range and was getting stronger signal strength at remote locations around our house. I suspect this is because the USB is tethered to the computer by a cable and therefore can be orientated toward the BEFW11S4 WAP more easily. The speed of sending files between computers is impressive. Multiple users accessing the internet via the cable modem also seems to work well (when the cable modem is working) - our cable company has been having &quot;network problems&quot; in our area.Overall we're real happy with the products. The documentation was generally OK but, Linksys needs to put out an overview document describing how all the parts could typically work together. Their technical support system seems to be &quot;under seige&quot; based on the response time we received and the harried sound of the technicians replies to my questions.The best part is that we don't have to run cables all over our house when we move the computers!
In my pc (msi kt3 ultra2 bios 5.7) function with cas 2 at 166x2. That's the quality of kingston.
Excellent cable for S-Video to RCA convertion along with audio cable. Very good finishing. Cable is less expensive but you pay almost the same money for shipping. I could not find one in near by stores.
Okay, I only spent $23 on this (clearance at CVS), so I cannot complain too much. The picture quality suffers under all but the best lighting conditions. Putting some kind of filter over the strobe (I used Scotch tape and copy paper) produced some acceptable flash pix, but most of the objects in the center of the photo were washed out. The fun comes when you hand it to your seven year old taking little video clips (with sound at 10 fps). Shutter lag is substantial. None of my photos are sharp, and the colors can only be made pleasing by correcting in Photoshop. The LCD is small but reasonable. Battery life is okay. The pictures simply cannot compare to my Olympus D550, which is FAR superior with the same number of pixels.
We actually ran this cable under our house from the router to my son's room. His connection speed is excellent. I'll be buying more C2G cables as we replace older cables in the house. Very satisfied.
If there's an award for the Most Irritating Novel of the Year, The Little Friend should win, hands down. At first, I was intrigued by Tartt's dense descriptive set-up and was curious to find out what would happen. But as I read on, I began to become disheartened as little did happen - and then I began to get the sinking feeling that nothing was ever going to happen. By the end of the 550+ pages, I was so fed up with Tartt's prose and with snotty little Harriet that I almost literally threw the book across the room. I was so frustrated, I couldn't get it away from me quick enough. An occasionally beauiful, but ultimately unsatisfying read. Tartt has not delivered on her promise of a precise, searing, grabbing new book. The Little Friend is the written equivalent of quicksand. The good news is that you CAN put it down, or throw it away, thus saving yourself the vain effort of slogging through to the bitter end. That's my advice.
Ordered, Shipped, Arrived, Set-up in under 10 Minutes by one Person after Deciding on what had to Go Where on this 12u Rack
I have owned a Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic for about 4 years and love it but I thought I'd like to try one of the newer bags from Lowepro so I ordered the SlingShot 300. The bag was very nice with plenty of room for my gear, probably similar in size to my Mini Trekker and like all Lowepro products, was very well made. However I just couldn't get comfortable wearing this bag. I learned that I much preferred the way the straps of my Mini Trekker fit around each shoulder than the way the one big strap fit across my chest. I think it may be much more comfortable for a man than a woman.
Sweet deal for a medium length hdmi cable. The same one would be 14.95 at the least in Staples or Best Buy.
I did receive my package very quickly but was dissappointed when I opened the package and did not receive all that was pictured. The picture shows a full sized tripod along with a table top tripod, I did not get the full size, not a big deal as I already have a full size triopod, it also shows a 9-1 media card reader that I did not receive, a carry case that I did not receive, a 256mb XD Card that I did not receive,and rechargeable batteries with charger that I did not receive. I will be contacting the seller to see if this was perhaps an oversight or is the picture misleading. I am happy with the other items that I did receive as they came quickly and well packaged.
O.K., It looks like a cheap piece of junk, but....I've had mine for over 4 years - still works great. Most importantly, it plays everything: VCD's, DVD's, homemade video CD's and DVD's, DVD's sold on the street corner for 5 bucks. It plays things that my friend's high-end progressive scan players DO NOT PLAY. I advise them: Buy a cheap DVD player like an Apex.
I needed a longer cable so that I could move my TV further from the coaxial outlet. So far this cable has proved to be a sufficient solution (if 6 feet is all you need).
I bought this, fought with it to set it up, never got it to really work then sold it on eBay and bought an Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station. That set up almost by itself and printing wireless was a snap.
I like the earbud type headphones for my Ipod. They are compact and they can give great quality in sound, such as the V-Moda headphones. I have tried numerous earbuds and these have the best bass you can hear and feel! I also like the Etmyotic 6i and the Audio-Technica ATH-CK7. The bass is the best on the V-Moda, but I probably like the ATH-CK7s for best overall sound. For less than $50 bucks, you gotta try the V-Moda headphones. You won't believe the sound for an earbud headphone!
The storage of those little disks can be very efficient with the sleeves and an old computer disk storage box. They are just as safe that way, and it saves a LOT of space. The sleeves are also much cheaper than the plastic cases.
Considering this adapter is on the cheaper side in comparison to the many others out there, I thought it was really quite worth it for the money. Yes, it's a little bulky and it takes a lot of force it to pull it out (I'm assuming that will get a little better with time), but the sound is good and I love being able to listen to my iPod in the car.I've read some other reviews, so I thought I'd include this little tip: Your iPod/mp3 player should only have its volume up to about halfway. After that, you need to use your car's stereo to increase the volume. If you have your iPod's volume turned up all the way, it will cause a lot of static and won't even really make the songs any louder. Hope that helps some people!
I bought this to keep the dust of Iraq out of my Canon EF-S 17-85 lens. It does a fine job and I've seen no noticeable change in the quality of images that I'm capturing with my Canon 20D.
I am only giving 4 stars, because i just receive it through mail a couple days ago. So i still haven't get a chance to fully try out everything. But I can tell you this camera is very handy, it's very small that i can throw it in my small purse (my purse usually don't have much room, b/c i would already had so much stuff in it, like my PDA, i-pod, cell phone, wallet, keys, a pack of tissue and et.c) and take it with me to anywhere. I love the design of this camera, it's very cool. Pictures are pretty clear, even the one taking during the nights. Another thing that i love about this camera is that it's not noisy, and it's very quick (i have no patience, so it's good for me that i can snap pictures crazy quickly). Overall, I find this camera pretty good.
What an awesome sound for such a little speaker system. I knew it would be the perfect gift for my husband for Christmas. He is so sold on Klipsch. When he first opened it, I could see by the look in his eyes, this thing can't possibily have the same quality sound as the big speakers he has for the stereo system in our home. Once he plugged it in and turned it on, he got a huge smile on his face. I knew we had a winner!
As webcams go, the iSight provides the best image quality. Its design and build quality are top notch, too. The iSight uses a Firewire connection, not USB, for improved performance.The camera comes with four different mounting devices (stands and clips) to use it on a desktop, atop your monitor, or attached to your notebook computer's LCD screen. Another thoughtful touch is a little cylinder to store/protect the iSight when you take it on the road.The iSight has two internal noise-cancelling microphones that provide crisp, clear audio. The folks with whom I videoconference have remarked that I sound like I'm in the same room as they.One area where the iSight could be improved is control over manual adjustments. The camera normally works in auto mode. The aperature, focus, color temperature, video gain, et cetera, are adjusted automatically based on the room's lighting conditions. But I've found that there are times when the picture is a bit too dark or too bright, or the hue is a tad too red or blue. Fortunately, there's a cool $8 shareware utility called iGlasses (do a Google search to find it) that gives you full manual control over the camera. iGlasses appears as a floating pallete within iChat AV. With it, you can tweak the iSight's settings to your personal preference.The iSight and iChat AV go hand in hand. I can't imagine using one without the other.
LOVE this little camcorder. Easy to handle when videoing my baby. I always have a hand free to steady the baby and still get the video I want.
I love this product I have purchased 4 one as a 2 gb and the other three as 1 gb. I use the 2gb to record class lectures and then review them later but also to listen to music. It is very easy to use and love that it is rechargable so I don't have to be buying batteries for it all the time. If you are into listening to music and just want something to use everywhere I suggest this product.
I have these paired with PYLe 6.5" Outdoor speakers. The Sound is great!!!! I tried using an older stereo, but it didnt work for some reason. Took the mini system out of the garage and it works great. I have these around my pool deck. No complaints yet.
I just received this from Amazon.com. These are my initial impressions.1. It takes 16 hours for the first charge of the batteries, so don't plan on using them the first day you receive it.2. I was disappointed by the loud hum/hiss you hear during periods of silence. I really didn't notice it when music was playing (or while watching movies), but there was quite a roar after the song ended (MP3s playing on a HTPC). I played around with positioning of the transmitter, but it didn't seem to matter. I also tried changing the headphone channel to no avail... at least not at first. I just started playing around with the channel switch again and it did seem to help quite a bit.3. The range is SUPER! My HTPC is in the basement on one side of the house and my bedroom is upstairs on the other side of the house... very good reception even at that distance. My Linksys wireless router can't even work that far. I can go anywhere in the house.4. The headphones are very comfortable and VERY good at isolating you from virtually all room noise... even with my son cranking up the 12" subwoofer during videogaming. My wife thinks they'll be great for isolating her from the household din even when the headphones are turned off.5. If you want an extra set of headphones to use with this system, you might as well just buy another complete package... the additional headphones without the transmitter is only about $15 cheaper.Summary: I really like it, but wish there was NO hum/hiss (probably unrealistic to expect this from wireless). Excellent range, great noise isolation, great sound, great comfort. A keeper!
It works nicely handles xbox pretty good only problem is it says 550mhz the actual cable says 500mhz.
I bought 2 of these as Christmas gifts. One was for my parents to replace their 4 Megapixel Minolta Dimage that was about 4 years old. The Minolta was a great camera but the Canon SD800 is far superior (which is to be expected considering the advances in technology). I got the other SD800 for my girlfriend and she loves it. This was her first digital camera and she has quickly mastered many of the advanced functions and taken some really nice pictures. Besides taking great quality pictures, an AWESOME feature that sets this camera apart from most is that it has the ability to zoom out so far that you have a wide angle function. This is very usefull when you want to take a picture of several people at the same time. I considered the SD870 which has some improvements over the SD800 but the lack of an optical viewfinder was a deal-breaker and forced the decision to buy the SD800 instead. We all ask others to take our picture and not everyone is used to using an LCD screen to take a picture. Having an optical viewfinder is important. Also, when it is really bright, the light tends to wash out the LCD screen on digital cameras and having an optical viewfinder is nice. Hey Canon - don't leave this feature off of cameras! I don't think you can go wrong with this camera unless you really need a SLR.
I'm quite pleased with this scanner. It's great for your average daily tasks of scanning documents and once in a while a photo or color magazine. But the scan quality lacks a bit in comparision to other scanners, which may be an issue if you'd like to use it for publishing or photo prints.Here's a quick summary of the cons and pros I've found:Pros:* Thin and lightweight* Uses one cable for power and communications (USB)* Very little noise during scanning* No calibration/warmup required for each scan (only once)* Fast, if you use the correct settings* Comes with a stand, allowing you to store AND scan in a vertical position (it's slightly slanted, so documents won't slide out and with the stand comes a strip of velcro to keep the lid shut) - a great space safer!* Easy to use software, which works great on Windows XP* Also includes XP drivers, allowing you to use the scanner directly from Explorer* Crisp colors for photo scansCons:* Always on, causing quite a drain on the USB port or hub (my hub is now getting quite hot)* 3 buttons do not have lit indicators (so you can tell which button was pressed if you were not paying full attention)* No "fax" button (directly from scanner to internal faxmodem)* Scan speed could be better in some instances* Scan quality is not the best (some scan lines are visible, black is not pure)* A bit "plasticy" in design; doesn't feel rigid or long lastingExcept for what I have listed above, I have had no immediate issues using the scanner on a WinXP Pro system. The software is easy to use and without flaws. The TWAIN drivers integrate with publishing software as you'd expect. Everything will install fine if you follow the instructions on the incluided pamphlet or manual.If you use a hub, do make sure it is a self-powered hub (with an AC adapter) and not a hub-powered version. While the power requirements seem to be low, even on my well-known-brand USB hub it seems to pull quite a bit of a load.
The Zing bags are wonderful.Great protection for cameras, video cams, etc.One problem: it would be useful to know the sizebefore the purchase. I have ordered several of themand now have several that are the wrong size.Please update the listing with measurements and maybeexamples of contents.
I bought this even though the driver installation instructions for use with Windows XP on the IOGear website were suspicious. They say that during installation a warning will come up that says the driver is not certified for Windows XP and shouldn't be installed, but that you should ignore the warning and install the driver anyway. It also says the driver was updated in June 2003, but looking at the driver file itself it is dated September 14, 2000. I installed it warily and the device worked okay at first, but after putting my PC in standby and then waking it up again the serial port no longer worked and when trying to use it again I got my first ever blue screen crash in Windows XP. So if you use Windows XP and want to still be able to put your PC in standby or hibernate without crashing then avoid this product until they actually have a working and certified Windows XP driver for it.
After reading a number of other reviews here I had considerable trepidation about this speaker's quality, but for under $30 I was willing to gamble a bit. It turns out to work well for me with very good though not spectacular sound.Again, based on other reviews, I had already decided to avoid using the provided power supply and run it on batteries (and for my poolside application this is no real burden). I note, however, that while the speaker itself runs on 12v DC the power supply I received prominently displays an output voltage of 18v(!). If this is typical then it's little wonder so many other people report hooking up and having their speaker run for only 30 seconds before going silent. With a 50% over voltage condition nobody should be surprised at circuits burning out.Overall, my impression is that the system is built to a price point and cuts corners every way possible. Expectations should be set accordingly. However, it works and seems to work pretty well (save for the glaring power supply problem) and I'm quite satisfied with the result.
these are some great headphones. they sound great and are very comfortable. i also like the design of them. the only problem is that one of them stopped working after about a year. i checked and they stopped working a week after the one year warranty expired. I then went and bought the Klipsch Image S4 to replace them, which have a 2 year warrenty.
These are not big speakers, but they have big sound. If you decide to get a pair, you have to listen to the song, &quot;I love big speakers&quot;. This has some good bass, that will show you what the speakers can do. AWESOME speakers.
epson paper has never failed me in producing colors true to my original. Images pop!
The TomTom Navigator is a nice enough device, until you get to the Maps activation. The Maps activation? Why should I have to activate my maps if I have paid for the product? Good question, well, I activated these maps on one PDA, and within 2 weeks my PDA died and I had to obtain warranty service. Well, I decided that I would upgrade to a new device and then sell my old device when I got it back from the manufacturers (I tend to switch my PDA every 3-4 months anyway).So I installed the maps on the new device and it asked me to activate. OK, I figure...no problem, I will be able to activate it 1...2...3 because after all, only I have the activation card/code. No such luck, TomTom wants PROOF that I have brought a new device? what kind of nonsense is that? What if I lost my PDA in 2-3 months? What if I'm a nut who likes to change PDA's every 3-4 months? What, you mean I have to show you proof that I switched? Isn't the fact that I have the activation card proof enough? I don't know too many people who pay $269 for a product and let other people use the activation codes.Avoid them at all costs. You will regret your purchase if you change devices frequently.One other problem with this product...out of the box it is not 100% compatible with Windows Mobile 5 devices (most of the new Axims are WM5. You really have to break your back to install on these devices.Avoid.
This thing got me through my 20 hours of flight from Washington, Dulles airport to Thailand. The battery life on this guy is surprisingly long. I watched about 20 hours of video on my iPod (6G).The only downside is that it doesn't charge your iPod and doesn't fit my iPod perfectly (mine's too thin for it to fit perfectly). But if aesthetics aren't your concern then this thing is awesome. You'll have a hard time finding something better for the cost.I liked having AA batteries instead of a Lithium battery since the only time you'd really need a battery pack like this is for travel anyway, and who wants to be tied to charging a lithium battery when you're on the road?
I like how it lights up blue to match the inside of my vehicle, and I like the aux feature. However, I don't like the fact that the volume on the tuner setting is not that loud. The volume only goes up to 40. Other than that, it's a good radio.
I love this keyboard. I love the mouse. I bought this keyboard to replace a 13 year-old PC concepts keyboard that I could never find a good replacement for. I have bought and returned no less than 3 different keyboards in my search for a new one, and this one fit the bill. It is good ergonomically, as is the mouse. I have large hands, and I know that a few people had issue with the height of the mouse, but I believe that its perfect. The only problem with the keyboard is that I don't believe that the keys have enough feedback. I want a keyboard that will break a finger if you hit the key wrong, a nice, tight, stiff reaction to hitting the key, but beggars cant be choosers. Overall, I am beyond pleased with this item.
This Daewoo DVD player is definatly a "code free" player the manual is simple to understand and the setup options are easy,but people should know is that many DVD players that are "code free" will register as region 1 on both the box and on the player itself so don't be discouraged.. Some electronics experts told me that these players and recorders are modified outside thier facility--Whether that is true or not I don't know..I tried this player with a PAL formatted DVD region 0 and it plays like normal. Anyone who has import music cd's with bonus DVD material (PAL formatted) will benifit from this player,It's a really good buy!!
I've seen others coaster from day 1 and I've seen others coaster after day 60 (after an actual succesfull write!) but these are absolutely awesome. Highly reliable ... long-term.
This is basically a very nice printer. It has worked easily with several Windows and Mac computers that have passed through my hands. Print quality is good for both text and photos in spite of it not being a "photo" printer. It's also fairly economical with ink. Paper handling is very good. I've had a few misfeeds with envelopes but not many, and almost no problems with sheets of various weights.It has one major problem that makes me hesitant to get another Canon. The print head goes bad after a year or so. When bad it prints off color streaks and will not clean or align. Cleaning and deep cleaning has no effect.The saving grace is that the head is replaceable ($49 w/ shipping). I'm on my second print head & and debating whether to get a third one or a new printer. I used a mix of third party inks and Canon branded on the first head, but only Canon inks on the second. Both heads started failing after about the same amount of use so I can't attribute the problem to the ink brand.It works very well as long as it works, but get used to the idea of replacing the print head every couple of years. I've had the same problem with an i550 (on my wife's computer) that I still own, so I'm suspicious of more recent Canon printers. On the other hand, printers that put the print head on the ink cartridge (HP) have more expensive cartridges. It's all a matter of tradeoffs and preferences.
love it! made a great christmas gift! took a little getting used to, but truly keeps your screen private so only you can see what you are doing.
It's just the right size. It fits in either my left or right hand well (the left a little better). It is convient to use. I like skipping past messages easily &amp; quickly; something you couldn't do with a microcassette recorder. And, it is alot easier to record thoughts during the commute to/from work than the memo pads I've seen that people have attached to their dashboards.Will it replace a cassette recorder or microcassette recorder for recording lectures or meetings? No. Based on the design of the product, that was and is not it's purpose.A great product! I carry it with me everywhere.
I purchased the internal version DRU-710A of this drive about a week ago. I didn't buy the drive from Amazon - so don't blame them for the bad service part. But after the experience I have just had I wanted to alert anyone who is considering buying a SONY to think twice!My problem with the drive is that I can write to it - or at least I appear to be writing to it - but then I am unable to read anything. I have blazed through 20 CD's and still no luck. I found some evidence on various consumer postings that I was not alone in my frustration which only half way consoled me since I was now faced with needing to get my money back.I purchased the DRU-710A from MWave.com along with several other items in the construction of a new system. First of all, unless you want damaged, defective, dented goods (not just this drive that did come sealed in a Sony box) - don't ever buy anything from that company. And returning items to them is like pullilng teeth. When I attempted to return the Sony DRU-710A I was told that since it was a Sony product I would have to return it to Sony directly. I realized immediately that I was in it for the long haul.So, I called Sony. I talked to someone for about 10 minutes after spending a few minutes talking to an automated voice which attempted to help me with my computer problem unsuccessfully and then spending 10 minutes on hold. I naturally didn't get anywhere. He then told me to call the "returns" department. Of course, the number I called wasn't the returns department. I talked with them for a while and realized they were not able to help. I explained that as a consumer of a Sony product - that I did believe that they would want to satisfy me. By the way, I thought I had just received a lemon and bought the same drive at Best Buy - only to find out that it had the same problem. Best Buy gave me a full refund though. Again, the representative at Sony said that I should call the "returns" department. So I was given another number and called them. I did manage to stay cool, calm and collected throughout this process even though I had been on the phone for about 45 minutes by this point. I talked to another person and seemed to be getting nowhere - so I asked if there was a "returns" department at Sony - her answer "NO". Well, at least she was able to tell me that. So again I went through my spiel to guilt her - kindly - into thinking that I should be able to get some satisfaction from Sony and that I shouldn't just be out $100. She agreed and compiled with my request to transfer me to a supervisor. Interestingly enough I was transfered to the very same person I started with. I spoke to him for another 10 minutes - he agreed to transfer me to a supervisor - at least I had advanced to having them transfer me instead of me calling a different number every 10 minutes. I started speaking to a "supervisor" - he told me that he couldn't help me that he didn't deal with peripherals like DVD's and that I would have to call someone else. I asked him if he was a supervisor and he said "NO". Another no - two in a matter of over an hour. These people are good. They avoid the word "NO" whenever possible and just keep transferring - and they do stay calm and somewhat polite - even though you get the impression they aren't listening most of the time. That is at least more than I can say for MWave.com personnel who are insolent and rude before they get on the phone. Anyway, before being transferred again I asked this last guy at Sony if he would recommend that I just suck it up and face the fact that I was not going to get my money back - he said that I would probably not get a refund but that he really couldn't help me because he didn't work in the peripherals section of sony...... Well, my last recourse is to ask for a charge back from American Express on my purchase. Hope that works.The point of all this is to let everyone know that SONY is selling defective drives. Read some of the other reviews on Amazon - I sure wish I had before I thought to purchase a Sony drive. And if Amazon or any other reseller doesn't give you your money back then don't bother even contacting Sony. Go straight for the charge back option or just suck it up and face the fact that you just lost your money. I am having a hard time realizing that Sony is not only not standing behind its product but that nobody seems to care that I am an unsatisfied customer and that that fact alone is going to hurt future business.
It's an Ipod.. Had Zero problems sync'n my tunes on my pc... Not sure why so many have an issue. XP loved my ipod ;)
I have used this more times than I can remember and I even have a few friends who wants to got one now too!
The item works as expected and was new and in great shape. high quallity and dependable. Would purchase this again
Warning Use the canon ink in the canon printer . Yes its kinda pricey, but not as pricey as a new print head clogged with cheap ink, they are around $90. Expirience talking here.
I bought this device to listen to my Sansa while in my camper. The sound is good. One can crank it up to a pretty high volume and still get decent sound from it. No need to turn up the volume in the Sansa very much either because the speakers will cover this. It's not Bose but for the money it's pretty darn good . It runs off of 12 volts which is what I want. I looked at other brands on other sites and none of them were very clear about the 12 volt thing. In fact, the other sites weren't too clear about anything. The only compaint that I have is that it won't run on batteries. I put several batteries in this device thinking that some were bad but still it wouldn't work. But that's ok I don't plan on using it that way. To use this device on 12 volts you have to get the Apple I pod Travel Kit with car charger. Which uses a usb connector on one end and a male connector on the other which will plug into the speakers and power them. This kit has a 110 and 12 volt charging adapters.
I recently acquired a pair of these excellent computer speakers to upgrade the speakers for my main computer at home. The sound is terrific, especially when I am streaming music from Rhapsody online or playing CD's. The sound from these speakers is definitely highly digitally processed. For high quality music or other sound sources the sound is amazing. It appears the digital processing is shaped for high quality sound sources as well as to give these very small speakers a large sound field. Sometimes, with lower quality sound sources(such as some YouTube videos with marginal sound), the digital processing may muddy the sound slightly. It would be preferable if the digital sound processing level was adjustable or could be switched off in these cases. But, in most cases, I love these speakers. I also use these for monitoring sound while editing video. I find, that while video editing, I usually prefer to plug my Sony Pro Studio monitor headphones into the headphone output on the front of the Bose Companion 2. I believe that the headphone output bypasses the Bose digital processing and I get more accurate sound monitoring for editing my videos. Once the video is edited, I then will monitor the results through the speakers and allow the digital processing to do its thing.Some people in these reviews have noted buzzing or other random static noises coming from these speakers at various times. I began having a similar issue. I have successfully diagnosed what causes this problem, at least for me. On my computer desk I have a wireless router very close(about 4") to the right channel Bose speaker(the one with the volume control). Apparently these Bose speakers are very susceptible to the RF(radio frequency) noise the wireless router generates. My advice would be to keep your wireless devices far away from these Bose speakers. In my case, I had no other placement options. I eliminated the problem by simply placing a small 5"x7" piece of sheet metal standing vertically between the Bose speakers and the wireless router to act as shielding. That completely eliminated the noise issue! It appears that Bose should consider adding metal RF shielding inside the cases of these speakers in the future.Finally, if you are looking for window-rattling sound levels in a large living room size room these speakers may not be for you as they have their limits with respect to volume. I believe Bose limits their maximum volume to prevent over-driving them into distortion. But, for the average office or bedroom, these speakers are capable of incredible sound quality for very little money. They are very well made and built to last. I am very pleased with the Bose Companion 2 Series II speakers indeed!
Let me start by saying I'm not an audiophile. I'm just a frequent traveler that needs some music on the go.I had the Bose QC3 before, but it was so bulky. Then I heard about these in-ear phones. I got a Shure E3c, but no matter what I do, the bass just doesn't seem to be there, so I have them returned. Then now I got this Super.fi 5 earphone. They sound really great. As far as sound quality goes, I have no complain at all.When compared to Shure E3c, I think there are a few shortcoming though. The major one being the isolation is not as good. With the Shure, I cannot hear any cabin noise when I'm on a plane. But with the Super.fi, the noise is still there (although it is somewhat muted). Second, the cable for Super.fi is a bit stubborn, so it is not too easy to handle. And the metal case that come with it is just too bulky.There are also a few pros when compared to Shure. It is more comfortable, because it doesn't stick into the ears as deep as the Shures. And of course, the bass is a lot better. (This is the main reason that I decide to keep the Super.fi instead of the Shure.)Try the "FS mod" (google for it), it makes a big difference indeed.
Makes charging my son's ipod so much easier when it doesn't have to be plugged into the computer!
this is a nice little speakears set is very handy and i purchased for the best price , so conviniente for the beach or pool side !!!!
I've been using this projector for over 6 months now and have had no problems with it. I have it mounted to the ceiling using aVANTAGE POINT CGUPM12-S Universal Front Projector Mountmount and it works very well.We have over 250 hours in low lamp mode. High definition sources through HDMI look especially great ( XBox or High Definition DVD player ) when compared to regular definition DVD.The one con is that it is 720p max but I wasn't ready to pay several times more for 1080.The one bit of advice - get a real screen. Your wall just won't do no matter how badly you want it to.Were I to create my home theater room again, I would definitely buy this projector!
The Powershot S3 is a good choice for those needing an extended zoom range, but wishes to avoid the cost and bulk of Digital SLR designs.The S3 has a very fine, 12x optical zoom, that is quiet, smooth and quick. The stabalizer comes in very handy for still shots, and is a must for video.The 6 megapixel images are clean and above average. Try to avoid higher ISOs on any of the compact cameras, but if you must, Canon's new 6MP sensor/processor combination is good.Camera operation works well in the various automatic modes, and is also easy to control manually (except for manual focus). The eyelevel LCD is good, but everyone seems to have a different opinion on what looks good here. The rotating back LCD makes easy work of high level, low level or table-top copy work.Video is unsurpassed in this type of camera. Stereo sound really gives this one a dimension that others lack. You can also easily switch on the fly. In the still modes, you can just push the button on the back to instantly start a video. During this video, you can instantly override the video, and take a still, then is picks back up on the video (it does, however, interrupt the video).I won't revisit all the advantages of SLRs here. Although a good camera, this doesn't replace the speed of autofocus, continual shooting and quality of those cameras.There's really not a lot of cameras in this category, but there are some definate winners, and the Powershot S3 adds to that list!
I am pleased with the picture quality of camcorderwell, completely dissapointed with the acessory kit though. I was expecting it to have the essentials and the kit does not contain fire wire cable!Buy just the camcorder, not the acccessories.
I absolutely love this calibrator from Pantone. The huey pro couldn't be easier to use, and the colors are always being adjusted no matter what condition my office is in. The utility reminds me every few weeks to make sure it's still adjusted and it can get a bit annoying, but you can put it off till you really want to re-calibrate.I used the Spider 2 before this, and it was so big bulky and just annoying, I really couldn't justify getting it, so when this came out, I was just ecstatic. I would totally recommend it to anyone doing photography, or design.
I am very pleased with the item. I had a hard time finding it at Apple. This type of adapter has a tendency to break easy but it is the only one available for the Powerbook G4. I was very happy with the price of the item. Thank you!
I got this model as a gift and am generally happy with it. I want to dispute the claim of one of the reviewers where he/she saw alternate bright and dark picture on some movies. This is a problem only if you connect the RCA video out into a VCR player, then use regular TV cable from your VCR to the TV.Get a RF modulator (from RadioShack) if your TV does not have a RCA video input. Don't connect via your VCR.
Ink is expensive, everyone knows that. But this XL set lasts quite some time and is the actual genuine product. The color comes out nicely and I use it to print photos to decorate my room. My printer can recognize genuine and imitation ink jets, and I can assure you the one I purchased from amazon is cheaper by about $10 AND was manufactured by HP.
I bought this mainly for the purpose of helping me unwind my Hoya Pro-1 D Circ PL....the attached part is really so narrow that even with this wrench it is having a hard time removing it. For run of the mill filters I see no problem using the wrench.
You do NOT want to buy this camera. It does take great pictures and it is one of the lowest priced considering all of the features you get, but it is very unreliable. My first one (the A70 model) worked great for a year and then died. The second (A75) worked for a week and then got the E18 error which has something to do with a design flaw in the lens movement motors. Just do a web search for "powershot A75 error" and see what you find.I am going to try to get my money back.
This is a good overall protective lens. Used it on panasonic dmc fz47.But be careful-- this will not fit directly on canon sx10 lens (and probably not sx1, sx5, sx20, etc.)MADE IN USA!!
The antenna is working very well we are able to get more channels with it.I wouldnot be able to get as many stations without it.
Excellent product, good knowledgeable support from Zoom tech staff, even if, as I did, one screws up on something only remotely related to their product.
This is a 200mhz computer so expect some complexity - you will need to read directions and ask questions at CLie Source and sites like that. But, it is great. Have had mine for three months now.Nice big screen - makes the other pdas look so tiny.This one is not too big to put in your pocket, but I could see someone wanting the TG50 or the new Tungsten C just cause of the size.It can use a compact flash card now thanks to Eruware!! I have 300 mp3s on my pda.The dependability of Palm software with Pocket PC specs!This will soon be old technology, but for now - May 2003 - it is great!
The main reason to buy this case is its appearance -- it looks really nice and is very well-made. It fits the laptop perfectly, as you would expect, and is well-padded to keep the computer protected. Unfortunately, there is very little space for anything else in the case. I assumed that the advertised space for an extra battery would accomodate the AC adapter, and although you can cram it in there, it's not a good fit at all so I prefer carrying it separately.
I replaced an aging 120mm fan with the Scythe S-Flex and am loving it. Where my case used to hum like a lawnmower, it's almost inaudible now, yet I have not measured any significant changes in operating temps.I am a believer in the importance of managed airflow in a case - move the air in through the front, out the back and make sure that your wires, ribbon cables, etc, are not blocking airflow and that your case is not filled with dust or pushed right against a wall.
So I bought this because my aunt's baby sleeps upstairs from my room. I figured that I would be considerate and buy these headphones when I watch tv. It works great for what its suppose to do. Theres no stand for this headphone by the way. I would suggest that you buy some extra AAA batteries as I'm sure these headphones will drain batteries in a month or so per 2 AAA. I prob went through already 3 sets of AAA since I bought this.As I stated in the title, my first one crapped out. It randomly decided to stop working, even though it was working just a few hours before. I used new batteries and changed the frequencies on both the base and the headphone and it didnt work. So I returned it, and got it replaced.So 4 stars now. I would suggest it.
sporting a 10 optical zoom with image stabiliser and a 28 mm capability this is the ultimate point and shoot in a small package .Noise above 400 iso ,and flash power are the only weak points , however the sharp leica lens makes up for these shortcomingsOverall this is the ideal small travel camera.
I opened up my G4 Power Mac, inserted the card, screwed everything tight, reconnected it all, and then powered it all on, and it worked great! With my USB 1.1 connection, my External Hard Drive took about 5 hours to transfer 4.5 GB of files to my computer. Using the USB 2.0 card, it transfered in less then 10 minutes! I highly recommend it.
no viginetting, reliable, good built quality, moderatly noisy gets it 4 stars...
I acquired the MV540 from a friend who decided to get another monitor. So far, he and I have not had come across any safety issues, but since I'm used to resolutions higher than 800x600, and this monitor is not able to have a sufficient 1024x768 at a refresh rate of over 60Hz. The monitor's video quality is crisp and the lack of anti-glare makes the image much sharper than competitors'. The speakers sound fine and the power supply is within the monitor, without the unnecessary transformer taking up space. The curve-laden design permits use in a small built-in cabinet, which is improved from the MV520 (previous design).I recommend this monitor due to the image quality, audio quality, and convenience; but with three stars, it's due to the limits of resolution.So far, I'm impressed.
This, like all Canon products I've come across is superb. Be careful though, to get the correct Magenta ink for your printer. I mistakenly bought the BCI-6PM (photo magenta) instead of this ink because I wanted to use it to print photos with my Canon MP780. I ended up with every color print coming out with a greenish orange pall. I spent hours trying to figure what was wrong (Photoshop color space, ICC profile, Printer drivers etc.). Simply substituting the magenta cartridge for the photo magenta cartridge instantly solved my problem.
Watch this new author as she's going straight to the top! Wow! What a great read! Thoroughly enjoyed Dana Taylor's awesome book. Highly recommend.
It's a splendid camcorder, but it's quite a trick to copy your videos over to a computer and then edit them. The camcorder records in a special format, then you need to find and download a "codec" for your computer to read the files, and then I've still had all kinds of compatibility problems. The software that comes with the camcorder really isn't much help. Be prepared for a major project in figuring out how to make it all work.
This was great, it came with tons of lens adjuster things and the fisheye itself was flawless. I have personally seen higher quality ones where the lens distorts the image even more than this one does [in the good sort of distortion that you are going for with a fisheye] but this one gets the job done. I would buy from these people again.
I use one of these in my job as a CAD drafter and I really like it. Many mice and trackballs try to combine the wheel with the middle mouse button, but this one has separate buttons that can be defined as a middle button, a feature I really like.
This ethernet cable does what it is supposed to do without any problems. This product has quality. Belkin is a very good company. Amazon.com price is very good. I am getting ready to order another of these Belkin ethernet cables for my home network.
This little camera packs a big punch. The picture quality seems better than 2.1MP. There is only one thing i can complain about, and that is the battery which barely lasts at all.
I purchased my Vision M at the end of July. Six months later, it's broken and at the factory repair shop (waiting for ten days and counting) and I'm still waiting to see what comes back. (A scratched refurb?)The Vision M was my second MP3 player. I bought it because it's highly recommended, and I find Apple's dominance in the market to be objectionable.Vision M was satisfactory until it broke: I like podcasts and I have been using `Juice' (a podcatcher) to retrieve podcasts automatically--a hassle but not too much trouble.I found having 30 GB on my machine was worth it so I didn't have to spend a lot of time selecting albums and predicting what I would want to listen to in the future. I installed in-line equipment in both our cars so my wife and I could listen to our players through the car audio. My wife liked my Vision M so much that we decided to get another player. That's when I checked out the latest iPod generation 5.5 and decided to give it a try. I found the new iPod to be much slicker, and I overcame my fears and submitted to Apple's dominance. Turns out iTunes isn't so bad! There are exclusive podcasts at iTunes and even though it's a "Walled Garden", if I had (or may have to yet) to do it over again, I'll go with the iPod--it's thinner, lighter, slicker, and iTunes ain't so bad after all.
If you don't have a dymo printer, buy one today! This little gadget saves so much time and makes everything look so professional.
ok i bought this product 2 days ago...and im already have a ton of problems with it, it hit really good for the 1st day, im running a 15 inch Crunch power sub and this amp...and now it will run for about 15 seconds then go into Off Set mode, and the only way to get it off is to turn ur reciever off or ur car, no way to stop it from going into off set mode either, its a piece
Installed the card in the 60CSx and attempted to download about 500 MB from CNNA V.8. Made several unsuccessful attempts and decided that the card was defective. Purchased a second card and got the same results. Realized now that the cards were fine but something in the 60CSx was preventing the download. Garmin said the largest card they had tested so far was 256 MB. That being the case, I used a card reader and downloaded to the card in the card reader. Then, I installed the card in the 60CSx and that worked fine. I now have the entire Eastern US loaded in my GPS and the card works perfectly.
On the plus side, these headphones sound amazing - crisp, bassey, clear - for anything from hip hop to classical. I would say they're the best sound I've had from headphones on the cheaper end of the spectrum.On the minus side, the cord is so thin and fragile that it's impossible not to damage them. I've had mine for 7 months using them once a day at the gym - then all of a sudden the sound crackled and dropped out on one of the speakers - then the other - so you're left fidgeting with the cord to hear some sound again. Within the course of an hour, they'd become useless. This is without tugging at the cord or catching it on anything.Overall, I'd say you'll get 6-8 months use out of them, provided you use them at home and don't move them around so much. Handle with care!
Having never used a digital camera previously, I have to say using this camera has been nothing but easy and fun. The photos can be effortlessly transferred to your PC via usb port to JPEG format. The enclosed IMAGE EXPERT software is also very user friendly. While the camera's auto-focus does have some difficulty getting the shot in low (artificial) light settings, the overall results are quite good. For example the outdoor daylight shots without the use of flash are amazing. Also the 3x optical zoom lets you get up to three inches away from your subject for crisp, clear controlled exposures. (This is ideal for internet auctions). The flash gives you the option for red-eye reduction as well. Another really fun feature is having the ability to view your pics via sideshow on your TV set. (This can be used to video tape the pictures onto a VHS tape to mail to friends/ family members who do not have a computer). I strongly suggest picking up the Toshiba PDR-ACM1A AC Adapter (sold separately through Toshiba). This way you needn't worry about drained batteries when transferring images to PC, or while taking photos when at home.) Otherwise, you could just keep a stockpile of alkalines on hand, or pick up a rechargable set of batteries. A great first-time (Macintosh compatible) digital camera!
I bought this MB assuming like nearly all MBs, and nearly all Intel MBs, that i would run LINUX. Turns out that isn't the case. Indeed, hunting through the Intel support pages for the product shows it isn't LINUX compatible. Who the heck makes a motherboard that isn't LINUX compatible. Nuts. I guess i'll be avoiding Intel MBs in the future because of this.
This is great! Was able to setup take family pictures and won't have to wait for 10 seconds. Nice tool to have.
The battery on my desktop PC started to go and it was time to get a new one. After taking the computer case apart and verifying the type, I looked around for a replacement. It snapped right in and worked flawlessly. While there isn't much more to say about a battery, for what I paid for this one and the fact that it arrived in around 4 days, it was just the ticket. No complaints whatsoever and I would purchase from this seller again.
I just replaced my Netgear MR314 wireless router with the WGT624 model. Total time from box to net surfing was 9 minutes. (It did take an additional half hour to update the firmware and reset the passwords.)The range of the WGT624 is a big improvement over the MR314. I used to have to worry about reception shadows cast by the refrigerator; now I have wireless access inside the refrigerator (as long as the door is open). More seriously, we are getting usable access throughout the house, using an airport card in an apple titanium powerbook (notoriously bad for reception of weak signals.)
The kit is great...it comes with a shoe case for the sensor. Don't make the mistake that I did and buy a separate sensor case. The fit is great. I like that you can interchange the shoes and not be limited to Nike.
By no means a hardcore hiker, I bought this to help me out while exploring the Pacific Northwest (we're here for a year) and to record my attempts. I decided (helped by a weak dollar to the pound) to treat myself to something good, and I'm glad I did.The unit is easy to use, portable, has good battery life, and is very accurate. It can 'see' me inside the house and even the supermarket! Its memory card allows me to transfer loads of maps and tracks without worrying about running out of room and the display is clear and readable in all lights.The only reason I chose 4 rather than 5 stars is the high price, but I'm sure if you really use one of these to the extent of its abilities, you'd be prepared to pay extra for all the bells and whistles.I can't fault it at all so far!
The item came very fast set up is somewhat hard but it works great and no complaints.I would like to get a 2 year extended waranty.Please advice.Thanks
Amazing product!Very fast and little. The unique disadvantage is that need two usb slots for perfect work.
This device for printing file folder labels is wonderful. It will type whatever you want on the lables which adhere easily to the file folder.They come on a long roll that is easy to insert and the cutter bar works great. Everyone with File Folders should have these labels and the QL-500 that prints them.
I should have read other's reviews before I purchased this. The directions made no sense and didn't explain anything. After charging headphones for a very long time, they wouldn't come on or do anything. Luckily, Amazon.com is a great company and I was able to return the junk. I hope they discontinue to offer this item on their site.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Needed a home charger, thought this would work. If you are looking for a charger for the Streetpilot 530, DO NOT get this one, it is not compatable. Thank you, Amazon, for making the return hassel free.
It does exactly what I want it to do and has yet to disappoint me.Review needs to be 5 words longer.
don't waste your money on the Caddy for VHF radios. It's a plastic holder that attaches by suction cup. That works great out in the ocean. Too bad it's not worth the postage to ship back. Oh yeah, thanks for the sticker that says mayday means problem. Bad on me for not reviewing it closer, but why???
I bought this for my new Dell Inspiron E1505. This case is perfect for it. It has allot of space to hold extra stuff as well. No negatives I can see.Shipping was fast. Great to do business with!
I selected the Ansmann Battery Tester because of the number of different battery types it would test and the design. As women like to say, "it is cute." Two of the three individuals I gave the battery tester to were very please and thought it great; the third was not. The tester does not test the battery from the power of the battery being tested. The tester requires a 9 volt battery, which is included. I was disappointed to discover this fact.I do not recall if the description stated that a battery was required. I looked for information like that because I knew this person would be checking that first.Friday (1/12/07), I sent an e-mail requesting information on how to return the tester. As of today (1/15/07 I have not received a response. I have found it rather difficult to contact this company.Dispite everything I was pleased and would probably make another purchase from the company should the opportunity present itself.
Not the best headphones, but for twenty dollars they are an awesome deal. They are geared more for the bass which drowns out a little of the treble but over all I enjoy the sound quality. They fit nice inside the ear and are snug for biking and other outdoor activities. These are probably the best headphones i've ever purchased under thirty dollars.
I have sent this camera in to Nikon three times in as many years. Takes six weeks or more for repair and has cost from $50 - $110. Now I get a system "error 2" message and they tell me to send it in and they THINK they can fix it, but are not sure. You pay shipping both ways. I am told by other people with the same problem they have sent theirs in and shortly after it started again. Will NEVER buy another Nikon.
I READ MANY GREAT REVIEWS ON THIS SCOPE BEFORE I BOUGHT ONE. BUT THE ONE I GOT NEVER STAYED SIGHTED IN FOR MORE THAN THREE SHOTS......I SHOT HORNEDAY, WINCHESTER, CCI,CCI TNT AMMO. NOT ONE HELD A GROUP.I HAD A BSA SWEET SIXTEEN ON MY 10-22 AND I PULLER IT OFF AND PUT ON MY HMR. WITHIN FIVE SHOTS I PUT TWO IN THE BULLSEYE AT 100 YARDS. THE NEXT FIVE WERE ALL IN THE BULLSEYE WIHT THREE SHOTS MAKING A CLOVER LEAF. MAYBE I JUST GOT A BAD MUELLER BUT ITS MY LAST MUELLER.
These cd's have a bright white background so all your colors show up nicely. I have an Epson RX595 that prints straight onto Cd's and DVD's. The colors are brilliant. The blacks show up as really black and the colors are vivid. The CD's print beautifully all the way to the edge.
Hi, I recently started looking for a new pair of sony headphones and stumbled across this set. I have had a pair of sony mdr-v4 then even better mdr-7504 and was quite impressed. However I started using sony headphones that covered the entire ear which were more comfortable, especially if you wore glasses. I expect these headphones to be very sweet. I looked around at places like hifibitz.co.uk and found amazon to have a very competitive price. A great choice for the headphone enthusiast.
If you notice there are reviews all over the place. The reason for this is because those that are not getting good performance are not setting them up correctly in windows. After you install the USB device in a USB 2 connector (not a USB 1) you have to go into the windows volume control panel and be sure to select it (USB) as the device to be used. Otherwise it will still be set on your internal sound card. It is best to disable the internal sound card or else you may end up with noise you don't want. If you set it up correctly it works beautifully and for a fraction of the cost of a new soundcard.
I'm happy with it. Worth the price. It's compact and lightweight. Can do portraits at 18mm and zoom over birds and distant subjects. It is also reasonably good for macro photos - tried it in some butterflies and small insects.Problems: Needs a lot of light. Cannot control aperture manually in the lens (most people may not care about that).
Nice quality print, but 35 pages of text only, and the cartridge is empty. Will not recognize any cartridge but epson brand (I've had happy succes with inks4less in HP, cannon and brother printers). The printer simply doesn't "acknowledge" the other brand cartridges and will not print. 35 pages per $17 cartridge for text. I think this is headed for the trash, and just 3 weeks old. I too have had several epson printers over the past 20 years--this is my last
The overall profile of the adapter is very nice, perhaps having the ability to attach it to a keychain would be a nice addition. Very easy to lose the cap though.The software footprint by most stardards is HUGE, you don't feel it is native to the OS, it takes quite a bit of memory in my opinion. The documentation is sparse, so if you are a beginning user, I would spend more money and get something with better documented, easier to use software.Overall the product works well, the range is adequate. It works great teathering my phone PPC6700, not so doog with my bluetooth headset HS820.If you are more of an advanced user, I would recommened this, based soley on price.
Was a little skeptical about how the quality would be on this since it's so cheap. I have other HDMI cables that I've paid quite a bit for. Well, I won't be doing that again. So far, I've had excellent results from both the video and audio quality. The cable is actually very sturdy and doesn't have the "cheap" feel to it. I like it. Thanks!
This is the second Logitech Quickcam that I have bought over the last 3 months. What I love about the Logitech Quickcam is the ease of installation (load a disc and plug in usb cable); plus the many features of the cam. I have recommended this cam to several of my friends and family. The price is right and the product is exceptional.
While they are very comfortable and sound nice, the build quality is awful. The cable/jack & the headband broke from just light use...
Like the TV alot.. Good value for the price,one complant; when manually changing stations it takes quite a lenght of time to bring up the new station.. TV was delivered in top condition and in a timely manner thru AMAZON... BUY IT!!!!
I bought the ADS USB INSTANT VIDEO CD as a stopgap measure. I wanted to preserve my old videos on a more permanent media than tape, but cannot afford to upgrade to a Pentium 4 machine with a DVD burner.I have a 3 year-old Compaq Presario with Windows 98SE, an AMD K6-2 500 processor, 256MB ram (8MB shared for video), a 6GB hard drive and an HP 12x CD-RW burner.I successfully installed the USB drivers for the input device and the Ulead Video Studio 6.0 SE software. Although I was able create a couple of VCDs so far, I would recommend a more powerful computer with a separate video card.But, if you're in a situation as myself, the USB INSTANT VIDEO CD package does a nice job, so far.I was also pleasantly surprised to discover that the video CDs play in my Magnavox MDV435 DVD player, whose instructions stated that video CDs would not play on it.Some hints for fellow low-powered users:Before installing the USB INSTANT VIDEO CD programs and drivers, uninstall as many unnecessary files and programs as possible to free up space on your hard drive. Run scandisk &amp; defrag to optimize your hard drive's performance. Before using Ulead Video Studio, close all running programs except Explorer and Systray to keep the processor's load as light as possible.In conclusion, the ADS USB Instant VideoCD does exactly what it's supposed to, but the biggest factors towards its successful will be your computer's specs and your patience with learning the Ulead software.
Nice product and I got it very fast. I am satisfied with this product.I was looking for such product since long time and thanks for providing me the best.It is really worthy to get it and make use of it.Thanks.
Not much to say about a coiled cable. It holds the plugs in snugly and does what you would expect in an extension cable.
I've been looking for an adapter for my 3.5 headphones to fit my 2.5 jack on my phone for a while now so, when I found this for 61 cents and no shipping needless to say I jumped at the chance... well it arrived on time and was as described appearance wise... it fit my headphones and it fit my phone BUT it did NOT work..... Oh well, you get what you pay for I guess....
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I've tryed several other approaches such as software for my Sony PDA,dedicated $$$ range universal controllers and then looked at about everything available. This unit and its PC based software are fantastically easy to use. The firmware in the unit, and the software are very user friendly.The monochrome screen is OK, but not great. I probably should have stepped up to the color version.
The house I live in was built in 1939; they didn't have TVs back in 1939; the outlets aren't even three prong grounded except for one the landlord had to have put in with a higher capacity circuit to accomodate that new fangled gadget--the air conditioner.So when I picked up my new Sharp Aquos, 1080p, 42" television I was very susceptible to the pitch that I should buy only the most expensive surge protector / line noise reducer possible, the more expensive the better--but I'm not a sucker so I didn't buy it right there and then.Next store, Best Buy, the salesperson recommends the HTS800 as the minimum, and he recommends more expensive ones but not with as much zeal. The difference is that the Best Buy salesperson doesn't work for commission. The logic is of course that if you're going to spend $1500 for a TV, you might as well spend another $100 or so to protect it from electrical surges and clean up the picture static caused by line noise in both our ancient power supply and by our cable provider.I find this on Amazon for no less than a 40 percent discount over what I can find it for anywhere else, and order it, but before I open the package I go to the Monster website to make absolutely sure this one is adaquate--and it is. The difference between this and higher end ones is the capacity and the ability for the unit to not only shut off and sound an alarm when there's a surge, but also turn everything back on safely.This one will turn off everything that's hooked into it and sound an alarm, besides cleaning up the line noise, but that's as far as the description goes.OK, so I open the package and hook it up. WOW. Absolutely huge difference in the picture on the set. I don't think a more expensive one would make a great difference or that it would be worth it for me--on my level of home entertainment--to pay more for a 'better' one.And then, one day soon after, I hear an alarm warning me about a dangerous surge, but it doesn't shut down the system. Perhaps just to assure me, another day it does shut down the cable box only AND then came back on.But the real prize is the picture. There is a huge difference between the quality of the picture on my HD television with this filtering the power and cable lines. I'm thinking of buying another one for my old TV--a Sony Trinitron--because I'm sure it must make a difference there as well.BOTTOM LINE: If you live in a fairly new building, your electrical system is probably not as much of a hazard as mine, but might be just as noisy. And surges are always a big risk, even if you have all new appliances. For what you spend on items like televisions, stereos, and game systems, it's worth paying a bit more to protect them from the kind of damage that insurance wont cover--wear and tear--as well as allow them to perform as intended--better than they do while on display at your local electronics store in fact.This item will not only protect your sensitive electronics, but make them better as well. Clearer images, clearer sound, and it's just plain smart design.Now that I have this one, I definitely would pay for the next level up from this model but I'm also confident that this is all I need. A higher level one has more features, but for my home entertainment purposes I doubt it would really add anything. If one day I really go all out in terms of buying a full home theatre system, I'll spend a couple of hundred dollars on the best one, but this one was made for people like me now who don't have such high end needs but want better-than-expected performance.
I have owned this printer for about 4 months and have had no problems yet.
The 7100 is not a bad GPS unit. Out of the many I ploughed through trying to find something that worked for me (Garmin, Tom Tom, Magellan), this one gets the closest. I'll probably go to my grave looking for a perfect GPS, as every one seems to be lacking in this or that department. But the Navigon gets the closest, and there's a free lifetime subscription to TMC real-time traffic updates as well!One thing I'd say is, definitely step up from the "hardcase" case that Navigon officially sactions; it's better than the cloth bag included with the unit, but you'll still probably end up like me with a crack in the corner of the screen, because the "hardcase" is not really rigid in the middle and won't put up any fight if the unit is jostled or subjected to any kind of pressure while in a knapsack or such thing.The lane assist comes in handy a lot of times, and seems extremely accurate on highways. The routing can seem a bit wonky sometimes, but there is no other unit on the market that gives perfect routes all the time. There has been an update to the routing engine through a firmware update, but it still is well, wonky. To mitigate this though, you have a pretty robust scheme for adjusting the route manually if the provided path sends you astray. The firmware also adjusts the touch response of the screen, so you'll get less frustration trying to press buttons.Bluetooth works pretty good, although you need to connect (not pair up with) to the phone when you power the unit up and want to use handsfree. This requires a couple of keystrokes in the UI of the unit.A couple of final points: the onscreen text; it has been slightly tweaked with the update but still I find it's pretty small, both on the map itself as well as some points in the menu system. And speaking of the menu, searching for POIs is pretty counter-intuitive. The categories don't make a lot of sense and doing broad searches across categories doesn't seem to work right and leads to a lot of major franchises not turning up in results.Like I said, no GPS is perfect, and the Navi still needs some tweaking. But none of my complaints change the fact that it is a very serviceable GPS with good routing, a valuable lane assist scheme, great looking screen and lifetime traffic.
The products arrived promptly. I would certainly use this company again!The cd/dvd cases were packaged with a box inside of a box. The cases are all in good shape.
Does what I need it to do - power my 10" subwoofer. Construction seems sturdy. I'm not an expert on amps, but my needs are simple, and this does everything I need at a great price. Those blue LEDs are pretty bright, though. I had to cover them up because the amp sits in the back of my jeep, rather than in a trunk, and the light shines off my rear windshield.
I purchased this unit after trying the Wyflyer and it was easier to get running however the documentation is poor. The AC adapter failed after about 2 weeks of use and all contacts with D-Link support have been ignored. I can still use the unit via the USB power supply however it seems to get unreasonably hot which leads me to question how much power it is pulling from the USB adapter. I think it has fried one USB port already but can not conclusively prove it was this units fault. If I try to use the AC adapter built in the unit gets frying hot in seconds and never does finish the boot.
Had previously bought the Bose case with the foldover flap. Did not like at all. It would turn system on everytime I put it back in case and fit too snug. This case that I purchased is the best!!!! Wish they had it before I bought the other one. Was not disappointed in product in any way. Highly recommend!!!!!
I got this for free, with Optoma HD65, so I can't really complain about the price! As far as performance goes, I like it. The surface has got very good gain as I compare with the neutral white wall. Black levels are definitely improved, again comparing with the image on the wall. Even when I move away from the center of the projectile or stand-up (I have the projector table-top) the brightness is maintained reasonably. No complaints there. Yes, as someone mentioned, it did smell, but it went away in a couple of days.Issues: The retraction system is a bit of pain. You need to develop a knack for releasing the cord in a way that it retracts and not stays pulled down. Otherwise, it's a pretty decent gray screen at this price.
I've had a Wacom tablet for years. I got a new computer recently and decided to get a newer tablet to go with it. At first I was disappointed with the heavy, bulky pen it came with...but luckily they make a slender pen called the Classic Pen to work with it. It's lightweight and perfectly balanced. It's exactly what a graphic artist needs. I highly recommend this pen and Wacom in general!
Great everyday, in-home headphones. Light and well-fitting. Wonderful sound reproduction and great coverage of highs and lows. I love the long cord and the snug, noise-reduction ear pieces. I would definitely recommend these headphones without any hesitation.
As usual Amazon delivered the product on time and at a great price. I replaced my old Garmin 12 with the 60Csx and this unit is amazing for acquiring satellites quickly in obscure places and for its accuracy. It's high accuracy led me to within 7 feet of my first Geocache. It is a WOW machine from that standpoint.However, the Csx is also rather user unfriendly--its operation is not very intuitive. The manual walks one through the miriad menus, options and screens but it is not a very good operating manual. Unfortunately the online manual is a duplicate and the GPSMAP instructional DVD is not very useful. Garmin's FAQs page was is down so I don't know how helpful it is. Luckily my friend has an identical unit, has worked through some of the bugs and is a good tutor.For hiking you'll need to purchase one of Garmin's topo programs and a high capacity microchip. Of course, I ordered mine from Amazon.
I don't do a lot of "serious" listening with headphones as I prefer loudspeakers in a larger room. I bought these for listening to ipod, itunes and audio/video tracks on my computer (without disturbing others.) I'm very happy with the sound quality. I don't find this design as comfortable for hour upon hour of listening as my closed cup Boise phones, but it's quite alright in the shorter run and the sound is cleaner. Grado builds these to meet a price point, and the value is in the drivers. Of course the rest of the design is plastic, and doesn't look like it would hold up for a road warrior. Mine will just stay at home, and probably last a long time.
I purchased this product and some of the outlets do not work. It makes my light and clock flicker.
This is a cheap binocular and it does not work. The one that I bought does not focus and I am returning it.
I have had this MP3 player for several months. I was able to deal with the the machine freezing (by keeping a paper clip handy and pressing the reset button). I also had a lot of patience when entire cd's were mysteriously disappearing and I had to upload the cd's again. Now, the scroll pad/volume bar is not working at all rendering this player practically useless. (If I select "All" I can hear each song on every CD in alphabetical order but that's about it.)I'm trying to figure out if I can send this in for repair or just consider it useless and go for the Toshiba Gigabeat (30 GB) which seems to be pretty reliable.I received the Iriver as a gift but wouldn't dare buy any of their products and would strongly advise anyone else against throwing their money away on Iriver.
I know not many people use Macs so I just want to point it out that it was a breeze to set this up with Mac. Installation of a drive took 10 minutes. It could had been faster but I was taking my time. After plugging it into the Firewire port, OSX opened the disk utility and you have to select a file system (Apple, MS DOS, UNIX, etc.) and do an erase, which is like formatting. Then it worked just like it said it would.Power supply is reasonably light and convenient (brick is in the middle and not at the end to clutter your outlets). The chassis is solidly built and machined to very fine specs (considering that the tray is form-fitted to slide in and out of the chassis without any rattling space). I am happy with it.My Windows XP laptop failed to automatically setup this drive, but I simply have no time to play with Windows and solve Bill's problems anymore.
Don't be fooled by costly HDMI cables at the big box electronics stores. This HDMI cable has worked as expected at a fraction of the cost. I understand there may be concerns with it working at the HDMI v1.3 spec level, but I don't have any 1080p sources to test against. For HD digital cable and DVD recorder, this cable has worked great!
This is my first pair of canal phones but I have tried others via friends. These have rich bass, as well as vocals.. I am extremely pleased with the sound quality, but cosmetics could be better.. they are bulky, and not entirely visually pleasing. They remind me of a tank compared to the stylish Q-jays. But As previously stated, the sound quality is top knotch. I recommend these to anybody that uses their MP3 player a lot, and willing to throw over 100$ into canal phones.
Like most, I've owned many cameras over the years - Canons, Fujis and even Polaroid. My favorite was a Fuji.For digitals, my current stable includes these cameras:- Canon A520 (4 megapixel) workhorse- Sony DSC-W7 (7.2MP) - 2.5" viewfinderThe new addition:- FujiFilm E900 (9MP) - 2" viewfinderFor the work I do, I needed the raw format and 9-10MP and this Fuji E900 camera fits the bill. Originally, I wasn't looking for a point-and-shoot. Was hoping to get a 10MP and RAW which prices you out of the compact camera range into more expensive SLRs. This Fuji fits nicely in between - not quite bleeding edge 10MP but very good and near point-and-shoot size.NOTE: As others have mentioned, this camera was rated high by Consumer Reports.Here are my ratings:Pros====- Good ergonomics- Fast On/off/store- supports RAW (it really wasn't that hard to find in the menus)- AA batteries (my Canon, Sony and Fuji all use AA NiMH rechargables)- Photoshop pulls the raw image right in (it's a supported camera)[...]Cons====- The Fuji E900's 2" view finder a little small (same as my 4MP Canon A520) but this camera *is* a few years old.- Flimsy camera in terms of plastic quality. Fuji's cameras are built to a price though this one's a good value at today's prices. The Sony W7 feels more substantial. The Sony survived a drop of 4 feet onto pavement (same day I bought the E900 - go figure)- 16MB XD card included can't even fit *ONE* raw image and throws a "card full" immediately after setting the format to "RAW" *before* I even took a picture. I was waiting on a 1GB XD accessory card but geez, not even ONE raw photo out-of-the-box???- About 1/3 larger than my Sony W7. The Fuji is no longer a "fit in shirt pocket" compact camera but the quality and the higher MP is worth it.Other cameras looked at:-Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP - the one I wanted but too much $$$-Fujifilm Finepix S9000 9MP - not a compact. Cheaper than Panasonic-Fujifilm Finepix S9100 9MP - not a compact. " "-Canon PowerShot A640 10MP - Great specs. Great value. My #2 choice. But no raw mode.Get the 1GB XD-Picture "H" (high speed) type card - you'll need it if you use the maximum 9MP mode and especially if you use RAW - for storing speed. It's worth the extra money if you're shooting RAW. If you don't use RAW, get the slower "M" card and save money.
This is a great little device. It exceeds expectations. The reviews I read were critical of the LOOX's speed... BUT I find it quite fast. It re-reoutes quickly and getting around the interface is no big deal either. The points of interest are surprisingly detailed! I imagine that I'll be able to find alternatives to fast food chains with ease during future long hauls across the US. It even points out supermarkets!
I bought this for a trip on the Eastern coast. It worked great, especially with the ability to give you phone numbers with the locations of interest such as hotels, restraunts, and stores. Which is helpfull to make hotel reservations at the last minute. Or call ahead to see if any rooms are available, or if a restraunt is still open at night.I wish I had this device a few years ago! Directions are quick to load, and to re-route if a turn is missed, or you just deviate from the suggested route. If you are taking pictures also, with the sd card slot, you can preview pictures a little better than with just the screen on the camera.Several things to mention though. I would recomend getting one with a fm transmitter IF you plan on using the audio book option, mp3 player, or would like to hear directions a little louder. Or you might be able to get a fm modulator to use with it. I would liked to have gotten the traffic option but wouldn't use it much where I live, although if you are doing alot of city or interstate driving I would deffinitly advise you look into it.My only complaint that made me not give 5 stars was the bluetooth. It seems to not work at times. when it does work, it works very well though. I have yet to check for a software upgrade from garmin though at this time.One thing I would liked to have seen, would be rest stops on the map. Too many times I dind't see the sign and drove past them. I dont know if they, or what is located on the mapping upgrade software though.I would recomend the garmin nuvi 360 to anyone looking at a gps system.
I use this device for listening to lectures through my iPod Nano. Per the instructions of Eric William (see his review), I got it to work straight away.The lectures were very clear; even with road background noise, I don't have to crank up the volume on the radio; I can also hear the background conversations that took place in the original lectures, and I don't have sound dampening material in my car!I have not used the device in the dark yet, but the controls are easy to use and see, and you might as well go for the preset station right away: it'll be waiting for you the next time you plug in.On the down side, there's way too much cable/cord for this device: in other words, it's going to be plugged into a car/lighter plug, and likely the driver or front passenger will use it- the present length makes sense for someone in the rear seat who leans forward to use the iPod controls...hope that makes sense. So, keep the twist-tie once you open the package so you can reduce the cord length.
I really like this little mouse. It's been very handy to have. The "release" for the Storeaway is a little too sensitive. I'm always finding the storeaway released and the mouse is on while in my bag! :(
I really like this headunit, it has 200V's of power, maxing out almost any stock speaker system (this baby can be loud)! Its perfect to show off, or just for good sound. the MP3 capeability is what makes this unit stand out though. I bought mine for over 200 when they first came out just for it. it playes them quicker than any other unit I have had, and it playes them better. you can't tell the difference sometimes between a low quality and a high quality because they both sound so great. it also allows for multiple folders to be burned onto the data Mp3 disk. all in all, its a great unit, and with loud mode on, it works great with subs. just be careful though, because it is a 4 volt system, and many of the older sub woffer amps are 2 volt systems
I installed this memory upgrade in an HP Media Center PC. It was easier than I thought it would be and more than doubled my computer's RAM. It was a worthwhile upgrade.
Note to non-US consumers - the current driver/pilot (3.06) issued by Belkin supports only black and white rendering. Do not bother purchasing if for PAL.
This DVD/VCR combo does not read nor play closed captioning. MyBrother has a 100% hearing loss and really needs the closed captioning. I called Lite-On tech dept. and was informed that Lite-On DVD recorders do not read or record close captioning. I'm really surprised in today's technology their products are so inferior. So I had to return the unit.
Great product...needed two extra ports (for my Archos 605 & Nintendo Wii) and it works perfectly. No video noise and the sound is perfect. Was delivered on time and in perfect condition. Also, comes with an IR remote, thus I was able to setup the unit using my Logitech Harmony ONE universal remote. Thanks to all the previous reviews & Amazon for helping me make the right choice.
This product is top of the line and I will buy it as many times as it is available for a decent price. Getting free super shipping is really a huge bonus and makes this product a Must Have.
Very disappointed. Did not work at all. Will buy the name brand now. Dont' make the same mistake.
Greatest gaming pad I ever played on. I had an older one, one of the first I think. It too was awesome. Lasted about 2 years and I beat it up really good. A couple of the most used buttons began to fail but for 2 years and a hard workout, It was great. The new one now has a few more buttons which is even better. It takes a couple of days to get the hang of not having your fingers squeezed together as on regular keyboard. This pad really gives your hand freedom. It adds so many more functions and makes everything faster to get to. I am very pleased with this product and recommend it to any gamer.D
Fair is fair, and $50 bucks for a lens gets you a $50 lens. Great starter for someone getting into SLRs. Won't give you the greatest pictures ever, but for shooting snapshots of the kids on vacation, you really can't beat this.
If you're just looking for a great alarm clock, this is it! The time automatically sets as soon as it's plugged in. The function buttons are easy to use &amp; not too small. Thankfully, the clock is smaller than it appears in the photo, it's trim &amp; neat. The sound is clear &amp; strong. I like the added feature of weekday/weekend alarm, I never have to turn it off. My one concern was that I like to set my clock a few minutes fast, but no problem, not only could I manually adjust the time, but when I unplugged the clock it not only had the correct time when I replugged it, it also kept the time I had adjusted it to. After you hit the snooze button the alarm light blinks to let you know that the alarm is still active and will be going off again in 9 or 10 minutes. I was searching for an alarm clock for a while, this one makes me very happy.
I bought this as a gift to send back to the UK for my parents. Its fantastic, they love that i can send back an SD card with pics and videos and all they have to do is insert the card. Great value, and easy to use.
Bought one on sale at Radio Shack. Installed at home in less than 30 minutes (already have an RCA TV, Receiver etc... so interoperability was a big issue for me). Played Audio cd's and 1 movies so far. First movie about 20 minutes in the movie stopped playing, I cleaned the CD, put it back in and it worked fine until the end. no issues with the cd so far. biggest complain is with the remote control - i now have 2 rca remotes (both &quot;universal&quot;), i love PIP feature on my tv but the DVD remote does not have the PIP buttons and the TV remote does not have all DVD buttons - so i'm stuck still having to use 2 remotes.
At first, try as I might, it would not go all the way into the slot and stay, but after reading other reviews here on this page and checking online, I tried pushing it in with a flat hard object and that was just the extra leverage it needed. No more popping out each time I pushed it in. Now it's in there and there it will remain because it is so convenient. Thanks to other Mac reviewers who gave me the added determination to make it work! :-)
SIMPLE to use, it doesnt have a screen but for the money this thing is incredible. This is great for E-bay or sending picture of any kind over the internet. I would reccomend this to any of my friends. A+++++
I finally gave up on trying to get my Linksys PCI card to work with my ShuttlePC. There is some bizzare conflict somewhere...As the other reviewers had indicated, this unit works great. Install the driver and then plug in the gadget. The Dlink icon in the system tray gives you status info on the gadget. Clicking on the icon takes you directly to the standard WinXP networking interface, not a proprietary interface that seems to often conflict with what XP is telling you (ie with Linksys products).The unit also comes with a USB extension adapter/cable in case it is inconvenient to plug the unit directly into your computer's USB port. It is also useful as a means to extend the range of the unit by keeping it away from the metal chassis of your computer.
It's definitely a camera to take with you when you have limited space in your bag/pocket. It's really small, with large bright screen, easy to use and fast to point-and-shoot applications. I used it non-stop for several days on my trip to UK, it was limited time and I wanted to shoot as much as possible. Great images, no blurriness or anything else I could read in the negative reviews. Probably those people got just a defective camera.The famous "lense error" once appeared when I stroke the lense occasionaly while turning on, but I just switched it off and back on - it works fine.The only issue I had was when I point to a very contrast object (like a bridge in back sunlighting) the display gives a distorted pucture (vertical red lines) while pointing. It's not influencing the image quality, just the pucture you see while pointing.The geometry is not perfect of course, but it's much better that can be expected from such a tiny camera.
Thank you for sending me the handheld organizer ,it work fine. And good service to.
Let me start by stating this tripod comes with a travel bag. This thing is light! I attached a Canon EOS T4i to the mount and took a number of pictures of my home. This is a good buy because it has three extension settings. Fully retracted this is a table-top tripod. Fully extended it is NOT eye level but it is of sufficient height. I have a travel backpack for my camera and this folds and attaches to the backpack with ease. I looked at BestBuy for other tripods and they were all heavy or limited in use; for the money this is an excellent buy.
I have owned this unit (WR-100C) for over two months with no problems. Once the correct SAME code(s) for your area are entered, you can eliminate those alarms you do not wish to hear. As Tropical Storm Fay came by us, the radio was going off all the time with the new alerts just as expected. The only feature that I would like to see is an option button to mute all alerts except `Warnings' so that Informational and Watch alerts do not wake you up during the night.
I bought this same frame somewhere else under the brand name of the original manufacturer. I've seen it at several different places and I think the manufacturer sells it to different distributors and they get the option of putting their brand name on the frame itself, as is the case of this particular version. If you look at the optional view of the frame above, you will see what people are talking about with the words "digital frames" screen printed on the lower right corner. That is a deal breaker for me, but the good news is that you can find it elsewhere without the annoying brand name and you can find it at a better price.I purchased one last year as a Christmas gift for my wife and found it incredibly easy to use. Just load your photos onto a memory card (it takes practically every kind made) and slide it into one of the slots on the frame. Use the remote to turn it on and spend maybe a minute or two setting it up, and you are ready to roll. It was such a neat gift that I have since bought another for my aunt (who called to say how neat it was and how easy she found it to use) and I will buy the larger model (7" screen) soon.The downside is that your pictures will not look as good on this frame as they do on your 17-inch computer monitor, but what do you expect from a 5.6" screen? The quality for the size of the screen is about what I would expect. You do need to spend a couple of minutes adjusting the brightness and then the angle that the frame is set at in order to get the best view of your pictures. The frame has an adjustable arm on the back (like a regular picture frame) that controls what angle the frame sits at in relation to whatever horizontal surface you place it on. If the angle is not just right the pictures won't look very good. It's like looking at your computer monitor from a funny angle, adjust it to where you're going to be looking at it from, and everything looks much better.I use a 512MB CF card and have literally a ton of photos jammed in there. Originally, I just kept them at the original size as taken by my digital camera, but as I added more photos this past year I realized that eventually I was going to run out of space. So, I adjusted the size of them all down to the optimal size for the frame (640x480) and with all of the files down to less than 50Kbs in size I don't think I will ever fill it up.I gave it four stars because a five star rating would require a larger screen, rechargeable instead of corded, and somewhat better picture quality. But, to get all that you're going to pay more.
This camera is not so great. I received it as a present some years ago, so I can't really complain all that much. It's getting rather old anyhow, as far as cameras go that is.Positives:--It takes pictures.Negatives:--The camera itself is fairly bulky.--The photos generally turn out pretty bad. Many of them have large lines running through them.--It takes the camera quite a long time to turn on and then it beeps for a while.--Batteries get the life sucked out of them. The batteries it came with couldn't even keep the camera on long enough for it to stop beeping and let me take a picture.--The date and time is printed on every picture in large, orange font and it resets itself every time the batteries are taken out. I have so many pictures with the year 2055 printed on them and can't figure out how to remove the date.Overall I would recommend you not to buy this camera, but that's up to the buyer.
If you are in the market for a relatively cheap and decsent laser printer than this is the one. I just got my own not too long ago and...I don't think there is a better bang for the buck on the market currently. It prints fast and with good quality for everyday "normal" printing.
I had bought the same item two years ago at an electronics store. It was triple the price. Unfortunately it was stolen from me. This itrip was $21.00 and works as well if not better. No static. No Losing stations. I often shop with Amazon and am always satisfied.
It is very easy to install the sender, but the picture quality is really low. Most of time you get the interference from other wireless objects like mobile phone, 900MHZ cordless phones, etc. Will not recommend to buy for the once who are looking for good quality picture and sound transfer.
My only complaint about this camera is the battery life. I have had it for a week and already gone through 8 batteries. (it takes 2 AA)I was also surprised that it didn't come with a media card, but was able to purchase a 1GB for $15. No case either.The camera is great though. Great Videos, great quality photos and great price!
The sound of this receiver is just awesome. It has everything i need for hook ups. Thank you denon for making a great receiver...
The 4 MB chip was a good price.The USB cord and CD rom set up disc is fine for connecting your Sony W300i cell to the computer. My only complaint is with Sony and the cell phone, the way you connect your USB cord end to your cell is not the best. it is not a very secrue, tight or firm fit/connection. (that goes the same with the headphone set that comes w/ the phone). But the USB cord and instruction disc is fine. The disc directs you to the Sony sight to direct you to your particular phone set up use for using the Sony program on your computer. Takes a little reading or searching, but fairly quick and easy set up. Overall a good deal and buy for the cord and memory disc for my Sony W300i. I just have a few small issues w/ my cell phone itself that sony could have done a bit better.I also believe this USB cord and Memory chip works w/ other cell phones.
The price on the disks was less than in a local store, I saved money and they arrived quickly and worked properly.
I needed this product does what is should. No problem with it so far. I needed it to connect computer to tv.
We recently purchased a Linksys 4 port Ethernet Router. We really thought we would have to hire someone to install this, but much to our surprise we did it right on the first try. We are thrilled to say the least about this product. Only wish we would have done this sooner, the cable internet works great on our second computer. Thanks Linksys!
Not bad for the price. Holds my laptop, mini mouse and power supply but just barely.
Microboard printers require the use of these specially modified HP cartridges. These work in the printer perfectly...
This player is awesome . It was able to fit my entire library of music picture, and about 15 DVD's and still has room . I did upgrade to a better set of ear buds though . It's wireless link is easy to set up and the compatability with the XBOX 360 is a great fit for me . Highly recommend over IPOD .
This is the cutest little furgle iPod nano case EVER. But that's where it ends. The zippered pouch for headphone storage is only just large enough to fit a set of buds jammed and crammed in. The openings for access to the headphone jack and hold buttons are not located in the right spots. Overall, it's a bit awkward to use, but the fact remains that it's the cutest case out there.
My daughter bought the 2 GB and about a month later the screen went black but would still play. It quit altogether eventually. Not sure what happened.This one I ordered for my other daughter and she is also having problems. It is stuck on one song, frozen and wont play. Trying to contact company...we'll see how that goes.
I really love this cd player, it sounds, looks, and works great...the only problem that I can think of is what everyone else says, the earphones that it comes with..they sound bad and are uncomfortable, but if you put decent earphones on the sound is AWESOME. I also like how its water resistant, I even take it into the bath tub. And in the 5 weeks ive had it I got NO SKIPS What so ever..and thats with skateboarding and even snowboarding.overall GREAT BUY!
Although I don't use the RS-80N3 much of the time, there is no substitute for a remote switch when using a tripod for portrait work, fireworks, etc. I stuck with Canon because I haven't been disappointed yet with any Canon item I've bought. It costs a few more bucks than its knock-off counterparts, but I felt it was worth it to stay with a brand that has worked for me. This remote does what it is supposed to do and it is comfortable to the grip. I would recommend it without hesitation. Amazon did it's usual good job of getting it to me quickly.
This was a little tricky to use but in the end it will help get the job done. Becareful with the film you're trying to retrieve and don't over do it.
Through Amazon, I bought Delphi SA10224 SKYFi 3 (portable unit) for $27 (car kit and shipping included). Price is after a $30 rebate from J&R.; It is a more modern and smaller unit. The home kit is extra; Check fatwallet for coupons.I have an old Tao2go that still works, but it is almost obsolete and too big to be portable.
This was a great product and just as described. I received this item right own , time and it was used just as they described..
Very easy to install. I have two Slingbox's in my home and I will be getting a few more. There's alot you can do with them. Right now I have one to control my house camera's and one to control the TV in my Computer Room.
I bought the Mitsubishi WD-57731 from Amazon and at first I really loved it. But after the Manufacturer's warranty ran out. I had problems with my Lamp Driver. The WD-57731 wouldn't even turn on. I had to send it in for repair on 08/07/07, which cost me over $600 dollars. That isn't the first problem, because now I have a problem with the Lamp which needs replacing. And that happened yesterday 01/13/07, a fine way to start out the New Year.I sure hope this will be the last of my problems, because when it is working it is a really great tv but for how long???Get the factory warranty, you will need it.
Pluses - timer allows you to set the on and off time of pictures so the frame isn't working when you're not there. Pictures are good quality. Memory holds quite a few, but not as many as using the SD card. Remote works well and set-up is very easyMinuses - doesn't randomly sort pictures. SD card has to be pulled out and re-inserted each time it comes on to see pictures on card (this is the biggest minus). Downloading from Kodak network is very slow - almost not usable.Overall - I would recommend. Probably wouldn't pay for WiFi capability next time.
Great choice for headset. Built well and has a nice more durable earpiece rather than just foam. A little echo occassionally, but could be because I have the phone volume cranked. No issues with hearing people and everyone I've asked has heard me just fine with my normal tone.I was a little nervous because on the package it gave specific Mhz ranges for phones it should be used with. It didn't mention 5.8 or 6.0 and this is what I had. I plugged it in to my 6.0 and it worked just fine. I'm including this because I am sure someone else will also have this concern. Don't worry about it.
This is a very straight forward, easy to install option, for additional vehicles. Take your doc and play anywhere you want. I bought my wife the sat rad kit, for her car. Then, we needed one for the truck when we go camping, and there are no stations while traveling across the highways.I would recommend this, and plan on getting one for the home, back deck, and one for the boat this summer! This lets you enjoy your sat rad (satellite radio) anywhere you want, with just one subscription fee.
I'm sure not many people are interested in this anymore, but I felt that I oughta chime in with these reviews. I've had this camera for almost 4 years, since the end of '07, and I've had only good experiences with it. Of course, that might be because I'm not used to $1000 SLRs or anything...it's my first camera and I'm just now looking to upgrade from it. But anyway, it's a very solid little machine. I've taken pretty good care of it, always kept it in its case and stuff, but the fact of the matter is, this camera has been from the Virgin Islands to Ontario to the Adirondacks to North Carolina beaches to the Appalachian Trail, it's been camping numerous times, it's been in humidity and high heat and sub-freezing and rain and snow, and it's always brought home quality photos. Even though I'm now looking to upgrade to something with more zoom and more manual controls and some of the cool features cameras have these days, I'll be keeping this one until it breaks. No, the video isn't HD, and the zoom motor is very noticeable during video recording. And no, it doesn't have many features compared to new cameras. It is rugged though (I'll refuse to buy a plastic camera knowing that aluminum bodies are so much stronger and better and last longer and don't get scratched easily and look better), takes good photos, has a decent screen, gives you all the important options in the Program mode (even gives you manual focus control), has a neat and intuitive "button" system, and a solid lens. And I liked the menu system. It's been a great learning tool. Not perfect, though. After 4 years, the buttons are starting to loose some of their sensitivity or something...they don't always work the way I tell them to. And even when they did, it took FOREVER to navigate your way around an image in the playback mode if you were at all zoomed in on the image...like, checking the focus or something. It's a pretty slow camera, taking a second or two to focus, like 4-5 seconds to recharge the flash, etc., but there was never any lag when navigating menus or anything. I never even really bothered using the face detection mode. The "Advanced Shake Reduction" is, as the other reviews suggest, a bit misleading...it just ups the ISO or the shutter speed or something to cancel out some of your hand shake. The scene modes worked alright, although I really just kept it in Program for most of the time (I used the Landscape scene mode a few times, didn't see much difference between that and the way I had the Program mode set up), and then changed whatever things I could from that screen. So yep, that about sums up my experience with this camera. I would definitely recommend it as a first camera or for someone who would be happy keeping pretty much the same settings and getting consistently good photos. I would not recommend it for anyone who wants a powerful zoom or fancy "panorama" or "10 fps burst shot" or "intelligent auto" or "twilight" modes or anything like that...I would consider this camera pretty basic and simple by todays standards. But I'll give it a solid 4+ stars for being so good at being basic and simple :)
This receiver is perfect for the budget minded. Plenty of power, quick set up and easy to use.(Has a phono hook up too) Bought mine online at Circuit City for $130. Can't beat it!
Nice little player, carries well, battery charges OK, but pity locked into region 1, no hacking codes yet, but plays region free discs OK. Speakers very ordinary, headphones are essential for listening. Never freezes,picture great provided you sit square on to the screen, peripheral image not good.
I owned an S1 IS w/ accompanying PSC-75 case... it fit great.I just bought an S5 IS, no one said this case would or would not fit the S5. Well... it fits... snugly (TIGHT!). The S5 is a tad wider, a tad thicker, and a tad taller than the S1, S2. So it is a snug fit. Mine is just a month or so old, I am hoping it will stretch with use.
I love these buds for several reasons the first of which is that they stay in my ears without hurting. I have small ears, apparently smaller than usual, and the earbuds that came with my ipod were painful, to the extent that made listening to my ipod outside of my home or car a chore. I've owned several pairs of these buds and I have contentedly and comfortably used them with my mini disc players as well as with my ipod. The second reason that I like these buds are the in the ear cone which provides a sound quality that I enjoy immensely. Not too much bass but enough where its needed. Unlike other earbuds that may diminish the highs and alter the lows I find them to be a great balance. Adjusting the internal EQ on your selected device helps here as well. Lastly, I like the earbuds because they are black and as such makes me look less like a cultish follower of the ipod mania, thereby less a target for potential theft. Although I like my ipod I would not likely own one had it not been a gift. These earbuds heightened my listening pleasure with both devices.
When I tried this first, the CD drawer would not open. I exchanged it. It recorded to CD but only sporadically. Parts of songs and whole songs were missing. This happened with different records and different CD-R's. Now I'm looking for something more reliable.
I have had this item for around 10 years now, and It still works great when I want popcorn quick. No oil, so it's light and fluffy. Its a great alternative to my air popper, which i love, but hate the noise at times. This was great when I had it for my dorm room, saved buying microwave popcorn with all that oil, smell and disgustingly greasy bags. I could control what I put on it. Must have for the college kid.
When i recived it in the mail (1-2 days) i opened it and as soon as i turned the V pod on, the screen lit up, but it showed no menu or song selecting screen. i tried everything but it didint work.I also followed the directions to raise the volume, but i still can barely hear it in the car. I suggest you buy a differint mp3 or mp4 player. If i'm doing something wrong or if theres a way to e-mail the merchant of this item, please tell me.
I have this TV for about a month now. I am impressed with the picture quality. The sound also works for our use. Even though I have external speakers, didn't feel the need to get them hooked up. The menu is fairly intuitive. I am quite happy with the TV so far.But, I had to go through 2 deliveries for this purchase. The first one was scheduled within a week of purchase. I was all excited, went and bought a new TV stand and assembled it. Eagle was punctual on the day of delivery. However, they just had one person show up instead of the usual 2. I helped him out a bit in unpacking. We removed the packaging, but before we lifted it on the stand, I noticed the bottom right corner of the TV broken! The delivery guy immediately acknowledged that it was a bad unit and agreed to take it back. I was so disappointed!I called amazon customer service and they immediately ordered a new unit for me. The new one took a little longer in shipping. But eventually reached me on the estimated date, in the agreed upon time window. This time there were no surprises. There were 2 delivery guys, and they set it up and checked the unit. I hooked up my HD cable box and was good to go.So, except for the double take, I am fairly happy with the purchase experience, very happy with the TV quality and extremely happy with the price.
Excellent, impressive loud punch of a system that will blow away most all conventional Stereos for a fraction of the price. However, when plugging in a headset for private listening, you can control the volume, but the bass in inoperable. You loose all fidelity, and might as well be plugging into a Fisher Price kids radio. Apparently, the subwoofer isn't synched with the headset jack in any way. Assuming that I had bought a defective unit, I brought a pair of headphones to the store to demo another unit (same model). Same lack of bass happened there too. I ended up returning this unit, and bought an Altec Lansing fx4021 PC 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System, and this suited my needs much better.If you don't plan on ever using headphones, then this is easily a 5 star product!
Beware. Shipping charge of $9 for mailing two disks is gouging, plain and simple.
I bought this to use while excercicing.It's a great headphones. the problem is that I kept loosing the Green pads on the edgeswhich made the whole thing uncomfortable...
Good, fast service from the vendor, but the speakers sound cheap and tinty. No low end bass and even the lower end of midrange is lacking. That said, the stereo may be crappy and part of the problem on our end.
It is not the first time I buy this pool. We boughted a few years ago and it lasted quite a while, but it was time to get a new one. We highly recommend this pool.
This is a BRIDGING modem, not a routing modem. There is NO web based configuration page with an address like 192.168.0.1. Make sure you know the difference. There are other 5100 models that ARE routing models, like the 5100b.After figuring out the difference between bridging and routing, installation was easy, it fired right up, looks good, is real stable, and generally works like a charm without ever thinking about it.Make sure you know your ISP's NETWORK login and password for your account. It will be different than the one you use to pay your bill or view your account status, etc. This network login and password enters into your Router's internet configuration page under PPPoE.I bought this from a brand new Amazon dealer. He did a great job, I wish him good luck.
Although the item was great, we didn't end up needing it. The computer was faulty.Brilliant Store was very helpful with the return. Thank you!
I updated my Paradigm 9semk3 speakers with the Yamaha rxv 1065. Decided to update the Yamaha sub with the polk PSW505 and wow what a difference. Took a little while to find the sweet spot but at the end of Abbey Road my recessed cans in the ceiling started to rattle. Even more surprising was the quality of bass at lower volume levels. One of my deciding factors was that this is a tried and true design with virtually no complaints. At $249 this is a must buy unit.
I bought this for my daughter and the first time she used it one of the fans began making an annoying noise which naturally stopped when she removed her laptop This thing is flimsy and if it is not sitting on a flat surface when you use it the fan hits up against the side making the annoying noise. My daughter put it in her closet and hasn't used it since.
Better than other digital cables! I should have ordered this sooner than I did but did not think I could find one!
I bought this to use with my Nook Color. It's perfect. The rubber grips help keep it in place and it folds up nice and small so I can throw it in my bookbag. Exactly what I was looking for. I was able to try this with an Asus Transformer also, and it worked equally as well.
I do not know a great deal about lcd hdtv's but can say that this is a fantastic TV. Excellent picture, very good sound, and priced well. I see absolutely no reason to spend hundreds more for other brands. I really doubt that any difference would even be perceptable.
After reading some of the reviews, I was a bit leary of my purchase but after getting it home, the Zune QUICKLY cast away all of my worries, doubts, and concerns.After spending two weeks with my Zune, I had to buy 2 more...one for my husband and one for my daughter just so I could have mine back!First off...I had absolutely no problems with the software at all! It loaded quickly without any fuss AT ALL!Using it was the same...plug it in and there you go. We have several other mp3 players of various brands and none of them were this simple. My 9 year old uses it without any instructions or complications at all even though she could not download to her mp3 and I would spend hours trying to get it right since titles and such would disappear. Even my husband who can't navigate the computer or internet without someone looking over his shoulder to tell him what to do has mastered using his zune and software BY HIMSELF! Probably the most amazing thing to me is the quickness with which the software and the zune sync....20 hours worth of music in less than a minute! I thought for sure this was it...the glitch in the software! Yet when I disconnected the sync cable and scrolled through my music it was all there!Even ripping music from cd's is soooo easy...just open the zune software, put the cd in the drive and in no time...the entire cd is right there on your music list! Again I thought there must be a problem with the software...the music must be messed up...pieces missing from the files and such...but it was perfect! Loading photos and videos was the same....Everything should be this easy!The Zune marketplace is also simple to use even if you can't remember the entire title or full artist name AND at only 79 microsoft points per song (less than a dollar per song...400pts for $5) it is definitely not going to break the bank. They have a wider selection of music than we anticipated. My husband even found obscure songs from his youth that we couldn't find on other music sites. The song downloads also work on the other mp3's we have around here that are now just collecting dust and we OWN the songs so we can burn them to cd's and load them on every mp3 device we have!I bought the car kit with the fm transmiter as well. All of my friends and family members have to check out my zune when we go anywhere. In fact, most of them, having not owned a mp3 player, found it so simple to use that they actually managed to make their own playlists on my zune without any help or instruction (let alone my approval). Even my friends who are avid iPod junkies and had tried to talk me out of the Zune in the first place are now singing its praises and have added it to their Christmas lists, at least the ones who didn't run out right away and buy one for themselves.If I had to find anything wrong with the Zune it would be that there is only one model in 3 colors. I would have prefered a less expensive (preferably $100 or less), slightly smaller model for my 9 year old daughter. But considering the fact that I don't have to spend hours let alone days trying to get her new cd ripped and sync'd with her device and that she loves it so much because it is so easy for her to use that she is afraid of losing it or being without it so she takes better care of it than anything she owns...it was well worth the money!
I purchased $28 speakers for my laptop because I didn't have that much money to spend but really wanted to enhance my music collection. I was very surprised at what I got, these speakers put off incredible and more importantly clear sound. I read a review that said that these speakers could be louder but I disagree and think that these speakers have a lot of power. I was most surprised with how clear the sound was, I could turn them up all the way in my room (on the second floor) and hear them outside on the road as if I was inside. I would recommend these speakers to anyone, especially for the price.
I love that I have the option to use a USB or my AC adapters. It's great on roadtrips with other people that want to bring their laptops without killing their batteries. So glad I purchased this.
After loving this device and using it for school, I lost a whole semester of data b/c the USB contection for the device has become unwired due to normal wear and tear. Unfortunately, I will have to pay between $500 to $1500 to recover the data. Don't waste your money. Find a more durable product.
This USB extension is just what I was hoping it would be. I bought a USB scanner recently, and I wanted it placed on top of a shelf away from my computer. This cord solved the distance problem with ease. I have noticed no change in the scanners performance since adding this extension cable.
Above was mentioned that CDRs didn't seem to work in 3109. Apparently this DVD player has a single optical pickup, and can only focus on the blue dye disks.
I agree with the previous reviewer. Optoma should recall this projector and correct the the melting plastic smell problem. It'a especially worrisome because unlike other home theater projectors, the DV10 is designed to sit right in front of you, and it's impossible to avoid the fumes. If not for this serious flaw I would have rated it 5 stars."Now if they would only get it RIGHT! The cooling fans throw hot air out both sides, and this air is POISONOUS. After a few minutes the whole room smells like melting plastic - really BAD. Come on folks, this can't be that hard to fix. I had one for a week and returned it because it was impossible to breathe. What a heartbreak - such a fine projector with such a dumb flaw. I wrote to Optoma (optoma.com) about it, but if you and others write as well, maybe they'll listen and fix an otherwise excellent projector."
I just got Time Machine with my new Leopard operating system, and needed a big disk to back up to. Oops. This disk is incompatible with Time Machine. So I tried using SuperDuper to back up instead. Nope. Runs for hours, then crashes. The disk records a system log - it fills up with uninterpretable error messages. LaCie support doesn't know what the error codes on *their own disk* mean. Tried to return it - can't make returns without every bit of the original packing material and paperwork. Nice paperweight, though.
this case makes me feel like my ridiculously expensive and tiny computer is completely secure. it is also astheticly pleasing. the only drawback is that there is really not much room to store the power cord or any accessories. but all is well. i love it.
It is a hard to find battery, but i got a good deal, very good price and fast shipping.
I received a Philips expanium MP3-CD player for christmas. It worked alright, but was often unreliable, and was tricky in its operation. My dissatisfaction with the expanium forced me to explore my options. I purchased the Volt mainly because of its WMA capability and its ID3 compatibility. After using it though, I've found that there are many more pluses to the Volt over the others on the market. For one, it includes a software bundle, something that is noticeably missing with the expanium. The display is far better than the expanium, including a backlight and a scrolling title display, making 100+ song navigation easier. The navi key is also a great feature. I really, really like that it's upgradeable, too. I upgraded mine the day I got it (look for the FTP site that another reviewer has posted here), and it was a cinch--it assures that this little gadget will be useful for at least another few years. There's a resume function, random function, etc., and it all works swimmingly. And the Volt doesn't have the steel-brick qualities of the expanium. Having used them both, I strongly reccomend the Rio Volt over the Philips Expanium.
This is a good value for a family camera. We really like being able to take short videos and high res stills with one camera. The batteries last for weeks at the rate we use them. We recommend buying NiMH batteries and a good charger to save money on batteries.
I got this MP3 player a couple of months ago, after a friend of mine showed me hers. It is a really nice player, and I love it. The only thing that would be better, is if it was easier to get to a file that has certain songs in it, instead of having to click the button 20 times to get to a certain song. Other then that, the sound quaility is perfect, and the radio is nice, plus the sound recorder picks up sounds really nicely. I'm also confused about how the armband works, can't quite figure it out. But if you're looking for a tiny MP3 player, I would think that this would be a must. It's really nice to have around, plus it's really easy to download songs onto it. Anyone could do it. Batterey life is nice and long too.
A real light and well made 10 x 25 waterproof binoculars !Great for sporting events, plays & operas !Highly recommended small portable binoculars !
I got this knowing it was an older model because it was only about 15% the price of the new model. It lacks some of the nicer features of the new stuff but does the job. It's a bit erratic in feeding the cards smoothly but no problem if you're not using it constantly for a high volume of cards.
the product didn't work; we're trying to find out how to send it back....
The camera is great and does work very welll. Took it on vacation and shot were great. Just have to learn all the setting and use them correctly
Bought for my Canon SX20 iS which had to be converted to 58mm for adding accessories. Needed an adapter ringThe lens hood is very good and screws into the adapter or any 58mm filters. As good quality as the Canon and fits better because of more threads to screw into. The original Canon Lens hood goes on with a 1/4 turn only. Got it here on Amazon.
There are many ways one could review this product. I am choosing to give an example of how my family used it. It is a great, functional cable with many other possible uses as well.After an attempt to useMy Zone Wireless Headphoneswas a bust for me due to its terrible sound quality, my techie husband bought this cable for me as part of a setup that allows me to listen to TV as loud as I want without disturbing him or the neighbors.I directly hook up thisampto a head phone or earbuds when I am sitting close to the TV by using a specialadapter. Head phones and earbuds have a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) male jack (AKA male connector). Without an adapter, they can't be inserted into this amp, whose plug (AKA socket, female jack, or female connector) measures 1/4 inch (6.35 mm).Because I like to move around my living room when I am watching TV, my husband also bought me a specialmale-to-female, headphone adapter, extension cable. The 1/4-inch, male jack of this cable fits into the 1/4-inch plug of this amp, and it has a 1/8-inch plug on its other end into which the jack of a head phone or ear bud can fit.In order to use this setup, my husband also hooked into the amp this particular male-to-male extension cable. As you can see, one end is 1/8-inch and the other is 1/4-inch in diameter. The smaller end fits into a plug on the TV. When I want to use this external speaker source, I use the TV remote to access a menu that allows me to do that. Once this system is hooked up, I can no longer adjust the sound volume on the TV itself. I use the volume control on this amp.Note that there is no On/Off switch on the particular amp we used. If you want to turn it off, so that you are not wasting electricity when it is not in use, you unhook the power cord from the far-left side of the amp.This setup is a little complicated for the non-techie to figure out on their own, but if you have anyone techie in your family who can do it for you, it works really well.
I just bought these Sony Clock, and its great. Great Display, you can watch without your room been illuminated at night. Great Radio Signal, and Alarm. The only thing is that is power operated, would be the perfect clock, if it was totally battery operated. !!Great purchase!!
Was a very good product at the time I bought it. Since it has 80 GB, I still use it everyday.
I bought this as a gift and the person loved them! Excellent sound quality and blocks out noise around as well.
Bought through Amazon from Factory Depot. I compared the Cyberpad against the Livescribe pen and decided that for me, the Livescribe is a better match. So, I requested a return for the Cyberpad on the Amazon site. Factory Depot has been absolutely awful regarding this return. First I had to respond to an email verifying the return. A few days later had to respond to another email describing why I am returning. Then, almost a month later I finally received an email with an RMA number and stating that I should expect another two weeks for the credit AFTER Factory Depot receives the returned product. STAY AWAY FROM THIS VENDOR!
Great set of tools for a beginning pc repair or home pc repair technician. All the basic stuff to get started. Look for more advanced sets to provide you with more technician-style projects.
The ad picture, as well as the original battery that came with my Nikon camera, has "Nikon" stamped on it. The battery that I recieved did not. It's not a "genuine" Nikon battery as advertised. This battery lasts about half as long as the original Nikon battery than came with my camera. It is better than the $7 one I got before it, which completely died in no time. I would have paid the money (about $45) for an original. But, it'll surfice for a backup.
For a flash player, you could not pick anything better. Others here give great reviews so I will be brief. I have bought 4-5 flash players and this is by far the best by a long shot!I love being able to upload files from any computer without software and being able to rip files from anyone else's mp3 player.FM works great in the city and country and the recorder is above average. It works much better with a Radio shcakc microphone.The on and only drawback I can find is that there is no expandable memory. That said WMA files are now packing more in less space and their research team announce a new folding method that should decrease a fulls size file by 1/2 of todays standard. That means a 512 is now 712 and by next year it should be a 1.5Gb all because Windows Media files have progressed.I have bought one for me and loved it. I bought 3 more for the wife and birthdays for family. Grandmas could make this thing work!Namaste!
The stand came in 2 days. It assembled easily and it enables me to move and access my tower with ease. I am very satisfied with the product and the vendor.
What a great bargain at Amazon! I had priced this same case elsewhere and it was twice the price. Of course, the price reflected "last season's" color, but, so what?? I would have chosen the burgundy anyway.
I tried the Itrip as well as an Irock device for my 80gb IPOD. The audio quality was low enough I didn't use the IPOD in my BMW. I recently purchased the Monster autoscan model at our local Circuit City at the inflated price of $99 (I wanted to be able to rapidly return it if it wasn't any better than the Itrip). I think it sounds excellent. It has good stereo seperation, pretty good frequency response and low distortion. I'm very pleased. I agree the autoscan feature is not as good as doing a manual search.
The sound is amazing, full and very rich for every kind of music, lows are very wide, not pronounced or invasive, trebles and mids are very well defined, you can enjoy every note and every detail of music, it's like having Anneke van Giersbergen (when I hear The Gathering or Agua de Annique) singing in front of me and for hard rock and softer music are excellent too. I used primarily with a Cowon D2 and flac files with almost no equalization (ok, a little accentuated highs) but with my laptop sounds incredibly good (considering that most integrated laptop soundcards are not exactly 'good'). Even out of the box the sound is not bad, but after a break in period, wow!. I also have a pair of Westone 3 that sounds excellent so the change was not so dramatic for me (compared to when I changed from Sennheiser CX300 to Westone 3).But... they look like a very cheap phones, the plastic parts (all of it) make it looks like a pirate product made in Asia, the cans seems to be falling anytime and the headband seems it will tear if I am not careful. In the other hand the cord is very thick and looks very strong but makes them not very nice to use it as portable phones.The main negative thing is the sound leakage. I knew I was buying open back headphones but they leak TOO MUCH. I have another open back headphones that now I almost don't use, a Behringer HPX2000 (by the way, they are very cheap and probably the best Sound quality for the money you can get and looks better constructed) and leak a lot less than the Grado. I though I could use these SR225i in the office but with that leakage is not an option.I'm giving 5 stars only because of it's sound quality that is the most important thing for me, even when I will not be able to use it at the office or in bed while my wife reads because of the audio leakage and probably because I still have the Westone 3's that doesn't leak at all and I can use anywhere, but I think (not sure yet) that I like more the sound of my new Grados.
I recieved mine yesterday and tried them out. Overall, I like the optics, weight and usability. These are very nice. Be sure to extend the eye cups. That was briefly confusing.A few things I would improve: The strap was fairly difficult to thread through the slots on the sides. The slots should be slightly larger. I would like a better way to tether or store the lens protectors. The diopter adjustment is very stiff and could be just a bit easier to turn.
Took the camera to France for 8 days on it's maiden voyage. Took over 700 photos at 3Megapixel setting on one 2 GB card. No problems using auto or any specific programable setting. Small size makes it easy to carry around and have handy at any time. One wish I have is that user could select a preference for flash on or off when set on auto. As it is default programmed, you must turn flash off, or it will flash if light condions favor flash use.
Lightweight, easy to operate, records very clearly. It does fill up quickly and the software is clumsy, but the software should be upgraded in the next few days. For the price, it is remarkable.
I thought when I went HD, I was going to have to go the Monster route with cables. They sure look impressive in the stores. In a rare moment of sanity, I decided to do a little research. A lot of people were posting that with the digital signal, it's there or it's not. Degredation that you get with analog signals isn't a factor and fancy gold connectors, shielding, radar, and whatever else they claim about the high priced cables don't matter. So a took a chance on this cheap, simple looking cable and it works great. Easily saved myself [...]
if you're a fan of the ipod you won't be disapointed. i love mine.
It only takes a few minutes to hook up and works fine i use it on my old iphone (1st gen. the only thing is that it wont play the video but for the price i couldnt complain
Does what it is supposed to do. It's a simple extenstion cord. Well made and works fine. I would love to see these cords available in color choices, but they are always black only.
I've played three of my R2 DVDs on this player, the Pioneer DV 393 S Region Free DVD Player, and so far the picture quality is better than expected. The one downside is that the motor is a little noisy. However, I can live with that. The instruction booklet is helpful, set up took only 10 minutes, and the remote is easy to use. What I principally wanted was a straightforward, reliable player that delivers a nice picture for R2 DVDs. This looks to be a good player for a small price.
This mount was very easy to figure out and use. To attach it is very easy, and despite the fact that the mounting arms and mechanism holding them feel rather cheap, we have used it at least a dozen times so far without a problem.It is easy to detach and stick under a seat, even with the DVD player attached. Unlike another reviewer, my player does not have a swivel screen so accessing the controls is not ideal, but once you stick the DVD in and hit 'play' or 'play all', you don't need to do much else. After two times, you have memorized the location of 'on', 'off', and the volume controls.On my car (a crossover SUV), the screen is kind of high for my 2 and 4 year old to view comfortably, something solved easily by tilting the screen down (making it more 'closed'). In my spouse's car, a mid-size sedan, it was much more at their eye-level without pushing it down.The hook and loop closures (velcro) work well, and hold the player securely. The only issue I have, and it is minor and situation specific, is that after leaving it in a 95 degree car for a few hours, the glue holding the velcro in place sort of melted, and when I opened it to change the DVD, it came off. I was able to stick it back in place, but since then it has been a little less 'stuck'. I foresee having to Gorilla glue it myself in the near future.
The disks were not in jewel cases as the picture indicates. They arrived in plastic DVD style boxes which are more difficult to store. I specifically ordered these because I need them in jewel cases. Otherwise the disks are fine.
Great seller--I received my cartriges very quickly. I've had a very hard time finding these cartriges for my Dymo LetraTag Lable Maker. Hooray!
Returned to Amazon without opening the box because I ended up purchasing a SONY home theatre system that included an upconverting DVD player as part of the package. I will say I was concerned about the number of negative reports I read concerning the Samsung HD860 DVD player after I had ordered it in comparison to the SONY equivalent DVD player.
Used this for wiring an amplifier and speakers in my boat. Quality was very good and I would recommend to anyone!
It's a cable that works and nothing else. The only thing I wish Cables To Go would do is have some sort of Variety pack of different colors.
HP software has long driven me crazy. Hp hardware, on the other hand, almost always works well. My Designjet 130NR was a reasonably priced solution for a small design office. The ink cartridges last a long time. Good product.
A ton of features, including a massive optical zoom, and full manual to full auto functionality.Here are the negatives to ponder when considering this camera:It is VERY slow. Plan to take pictures of stationary objects, or people posing. No matter the shutter speed, the time between your press of the shutter button and the actual image capture is an eternity. You will have to "lead" your subjects while holding the shutter button and waiting for the snap.The internal viewfinder is a small LCD, which is slow and jumpy. The benefit is that you are looking thru the lens. Otherwise it is terrible.Taking pictures in low light is a [gamble]. You cannot see a thing in either the internal or external LCD viewfinders. You will have to guess what is in the frame, and snap a flash picture to find out what you've got.The quality of indoor pictures in average lighting is questionable. This camera will not simply make black look black. Dark areas always have red "hot pixels", which makes the picture look very grainy, even with the flash.Bottom line, I do not recommend this camera for a film replacement. If you take landscape pictures in bright light, it's great. Otherwise, try something else.
Replaced an older heat sink and fan which was very noisy. This product is much better and the dB level dropped significantly. Noticed a drop on my cpu temp. of 5+ degrees Celcius. Since this product is a little bigger than the other products, make sure to check out the size/dimensions of your case and read the instruction before installation. I had a little bit of trouble installing it and had to loosen the PS and the Graphic card to get some space. But, overall it's a good product and worth the money....
I've owned this 4 GB Transcend Class 6 card for about 2 years. It has never given me any type of error, works flawlessly in every camera I've put it in, as long as I re-format it when changing cameras. It seems to process movies faster than my other Class 6 Fuji card. It's been a great card, and it's a good price also.
These are decent earplugs and certainly colorful. You get a lot of them for a good price. However if you have large ear canals (like me) they do not expand enough to completely fill and block sound. So for me they are pretty much useless.
HDMI cables worked great. I used them on my DVD and Xbox360. I had bought another cable before finding StarTech.com products paying 60$ for a HDMI cable. I could see no differnce between the 60$ cable and the ones I purchased from StarTech.com.And of course I run a Dennon Receiver that converts my XBOX360 to 1080P. So the cables past my 1080p test.I will be purchasing more.Thanks!
First it won't work on the USB port and I had get a ps2 adaptor, then after 2 month the transmitter stopped working for no reason.
I just purchased my second pair of Atrium 45's to add some sound to a patio addition. My first pair is 2.5 years old and still sound great being that they are hanging from a wall that is largely un-protected from the weather (Seattle rain). I can go out in a down-pour, crank the music up and the sound is still excellent.I may not judge products properly, but a tell-tale sign of a decent outdoor speaker for me is the weight and these are heavy! Make sure you hit a stud when hanging these!
I have had this camera for over 4 years now and it is the absolute best camera ever! The buttons are all worn out but it still works like it is brand new!!Reading the product review on amazon sums up this camera but here are some more good pointers!!The battery life lasts a while and when the battery does die, it only takes 1 hour (60 mins) to charge fully!! When I go to the Red Sox games I will have my camera on the entire game and it lasts almost the whole game! It does last more than 200 pictures! If the camera is dying it lets you know and then you have a lot of time left to take pictures.It takes the best pictures!!!!!I LOVE every setting on this camera and the sports setting is the best! I bring this camera to the Red Sox games and sit far away and I can take awesome pictures!!The zoom is amazing! Even the optical zoom works excellent!The vibration reduction setting is pretty cool too! Even if you have a tendency to shake when you take pictures. When riding in a car you can take a perfect picture! Even when the pitcher is pitching you can catch him any way you want! Or make a line of pictures to show the steps of pitching!The video records awesome and the sound is great!It takes great pictures in the dark and when you use the backlight setting, you can take pictures outside and block the sun OR you can go to a concert and block all of those bright lights!Its small enough to fit into your pocket but not too small. The screen is nice and big and easy to see. No viewfinder but that is what makes this camera even better!What else can I say about this camera other than its the best! Totally worth your money!!!!!!! Dont think twice about this camera!As long as you can handle the mega pixels, I would RECOMMEND this camera!!!I did have a friend who was a beginner and she tried to use the camera but her pictures did not come out as good as mine. But there is an easy menu to choose from or you can use the auto setting. I have never used this setting but I like to make it so I can choose exactly what I want and it does work good.I would love this camera to last forever but it is time for me to move to a larger camera. I am going to keep this camera in my purse but I am getting the Nikon D5000 so I cane have a more professional camera.
It's a good lens. It provides a wide angle and is one of the cheapest fisheyes around, it fits any camera from 27mm to 37mm thread size. The snap on feature is alright, but the fisheye can fall off easily because the snap on doesnt hold it on too well. Overall it's a good lens if you want something cheap.
These canalphones are a nice upgrade from stock ipod buds... much more comfortable and sonically superior. After researching comparable offerings from Etymotic and others, I am pleased with my Shures, a total bargain from amazon at under $60. They do a wonderful job of blocking out exterior ambient sounds... and with optional extra-soft sleeves they are very comfortable. The sound is neutral, with crisp, clear highs and good midrange; bass isn't pronounced but the sound overall is so pleasant that I don't see this as a dealbreaker. Recommended.
For a compact camera this takes really great photos. While shopping for digital cameras some features you want are rechargeable battery pack and image stabilization. This has both.
Originally I ordered the Celestron 10x50's but the arrived defective -- so I returned them and ordered these Nikons instead, even though they were significantly more expensive.The price difference is well worth it, however. I use them for stargazing. The clarity is wonderful, and they have excellent light gathering capacity.They have a soft, comfortable texture and feel great in the hands. This comfort means that the slightly extra power these binoculars have will not result in any more of a shaky image as a result - at least for me. They are not heavy at all, either.The focus is solid, smooth and precise, and does not wander out. They eyepieces are not uncomfortable, either.Overall, I cannot imagine a better piece of equipment for the price. Even if the Celestron pair I received were not defective, you can literally feel the difference in quality.
These earbuds are very comparable to my Shure E2s. They lighter, cheaper and more comfortable than the E2s, but the cord is much shorter and thinner. I give the E2 the edge for sound quality, but not by a large margin. I'd use these if you have a problem with expensive things that disappear.
I have mixed feeling about these Banana plugs, the quality seems to be good, but there are no instructions on how to install them and I could see several ways of doing it, so what I did was I took the whole thing completely apart , I slipped the jacket onto the wires insulation being sure to get the direction correct for the jacket, and moving it up the wire out of the way, then striping alittle more than 1/4 inch of the insulation away from the wire, flare the wire over 3/4 of the back end of the gold plated plug, being careful not to cover the screw hole in the process, with any wire, then you sip the cover back over the wire and the plug, line up the guide hole and screw in the retaining screw..I used 14 gauge wire and the plug was fairly secure but I do not advise pulling out the plug by holding onto the wire, you need to pull the plug out by grasping the plug itself other-wise the wire could pull out. 12 gauge wire should give you a tighter fit but may also be harder to slip the jacket over the plug during install..thinner wire such as 16 or 18 gauge may not work, but I was thinking that with something like 16 gauge you could tie a knot in the wire and pull it back until the knot is in the guide hole then slip the jacket over, this should give you a secure enough fit that it won't come out as the knot would keep it from slipping, and would not stick out because it would be lodged inside the guide hole...
These earbuds are, dollar for dollar, a decent purchase. I bought them for $10 and they perform any task I ask of them adequately. They are well made, and feel comfortable in my ears. I would give them a better review, but I have also recently come into a pair of JVC "marshmallow" earbuds for about the same price. Although the Coby buds are slightly more comfortable, the JVC buds produce far better sound, especially when it comes to bass. These earbuds do a fair job of mid-range reproduction, and decent high-end reproduction, but their bass is lacking. Anyone fond of the Roland 808 will immediately see the shortcomings of these earbuds.Bottom line: For the money, they aren't bad, but you can do better. Check out the JVC "marshmallow" headphones for an all around better experience.
The color cartridge just doesn't last very long. Should have known considering the price on these. I will say the OEM cartridge doesn't exactly last really that much longer.
for the price, this is the best I have owned. I buy Canon and like the products. The 600 is the easiest so far. Very user friendly. A good buy.
I have been an HP fan for years. That said, this computer has given me gray hair in a very short period of time. The computer may be great, but the Vista operating system loaded on it is a piece of junk. Any software you already have won't work, some of your hardware may not work for lack of Vista supported drivers (including some of HP's own equipment, and all the things you were used to with XP now look and work differently. Trying to load the software that came with my HP printer caused my cd/dvd drive to stop working. Buy the computer, but convert it to XP.
This is the best mp3 player i ever had, it plays, almost everything, mp3, wma, wmv, mov, mp4 with excellent quality of sound.And a decent plus is the radio and you can customize the background.It plays the video with an amazing speed, and quality.Very Satisfied with product.
The product arrived on time & without issue. It was exactly what we were looking for. Make sure you check the other colors before you order.
Received this item quickly, in good condition, and it is a very good cord for the money. I use it for my electric fireplace which is not close enough to the outlet recommend this item to other shoppers.
Pros: Good value for the money. Good quality photos. Preset settings such as "museum" are handy. Good quality LCD. I like the Date Stamp feature, my Canon's was limited.Cons: Size, it's kind of bulky. Uses USB mini instead of the standard size, can be a pain when managing all of your cords on your desktop. I've charged the battery twice and when placing it back in the camera I had to reset my date/time, my Canon did not need to do this. Does not have a "panoramic" feature that lets you combine several photos together that Canon has. The Kodak "small" camera bag is not so small.
Where recognized with no problem on old DELL dimension 4550, runs well. . . . . . . . , . .
I have used several basic radar detectors over the years, with relative ease and success. However, I thought it might be time to invest in something with a little more technology, given the technology different agencies use on the roads. This item was very well rated on various consumer sites and they reports were correct. Very easy to use. Data feedback was clear and accurate. Worth the investment.
I've been using an earlier model Toshiba Satellite for four years now. I've hauled it all over the U.S., and as it has gotten older, I've certainly stopped babying it. It has never missed a beat, which is why when *this* model became available at an even deeper discount in a brick and mortar store, I picked it up immediately. Although I've only had it a a week (and the true test comes over time), it works great. Had a small issue with the integrated wireless connecting to my WEP-protected network. I changed the encryption at the router to WPA-PSK, and it it's worked fine. Although the bundled software isn't terrific, it's adequate, and overall it's free of shovelware. Light, big screen, quiet and a dual-layer DVD writer. Gotta like that! For the price, I can't imagine doing better.Toshiba Satellite A135-S4527 15.4" Notebook PC (Intel Pentium D Processor T2080, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)
I purchased this wireless LAN card specifically for use on my home network (a Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router), and i could not be happier.The card works exactly as Sony said; one merely plugs it into the CLIE, configures the network settings, and it is ready for use. I use the 128-bit WEP encryption built into the card as a rule, and it also works beautifully.This product along with the Netfront web browser (included on the original CLIE CD) make for very fast and enjoyable web surfing at home on the CLIE.
I build computer systems for sale, and use this in all of my lower end systems. The driver setup is simple and straight forward, and I have had no trouble with any of the cards I have purchased. It is a great bargain for people who don't need any advanced features but still want quality stereo sound.
I had purchased a much cheaper DVI to HDMI cable thinking that it was a bargain. The cheaper cable didn't last very long and required a lot of tweaking. Eventually I ended up purchasing the Belkin cable, and it has lasted much longer. It's definitely worth the few more bucks for a high quality cable that can survive some bending.
I used this KVM for switching a Keyboard, mouse and USB printer between 2 Intel Macs and a PC for the first year, and then just between the 2 macs the 2nd year. I never used it for video switching. It was sometimes problematic, and had to be reset - but worked OK for 2 years. Then it just stopped switching, and resetting it did not fix the problem.
No complaints. This cord does the job it was intended to do. i would purchase again if i had to. does the job. no complaints
I found this product to be just the right size to hold my new MiniDisc Player. It's not too bulky and is big enough to hold the player and one minidisc in the flap of the case. Definitely a smart purchase.
No doubt, the best mp3 player. Sleek design, easy interface, very user friendly iTunes. For the price, the iPod is absolutely the best buy. It use to be a matter of price, but now for what you get 300 is pretty cheap. An additional 10GB, even smaller size, photo features, and the new video features. Think about it, the photo was a whole separate model and now they combined it into the standard iPod without raising the price.I use to own a Zen Touch, and I was against Apple. But ever since the video iPod came out I have just been in love with this player. It's everything I wanted and for the same price I got my Zen Touch a few years ago.When compared to the Zen Touch there is really only one problem and that's the iPod takes scratches and smudges so easily. Of course that can easily be solved with a purchase of a case, and I recommend the agent 18 ones. Those are really nice and they protect the whole iPod with an opening for the click wheel, hold lock, and plugs.Really the Zen Touch is a good mp3 player, but the iPod just does it better. The click wheel is far user-friendly than the Zen Touch scroll. The interface is far nicer. iPod has color and album artwork. That really isn't that big of a deal, but it's nice to have. Zen Touch is way bulkier than the iPod and its much heavier although this is because the Zen has a longer battery life(5 more hours). Still 15 hours for the iPod is really good and if you get the 60GB it's the same battery life to the Zen Touch.
I got these as gifts and they loved them! They work so well and are easy to install. What a wonderful & different gift!
This product works great if you want the sun to be out at night. I admit it's my fault for not knowing that a single 10 watt light is impossible to look at without causing pain in low light situations (and this contains two lights). I'm sure this light has a purpose, especially if any distance is involved in dark locations, but I'm mostly trying to add a little more light for indoor recording of my new son, so I'm going to purchase the 3 watt light and hope that it's a better choice for my needs.If you need an extremely bright light that sucks batteries this is it. Don't forget that the 20 watt option is only available with the larger battery packs which starts to make the camcorder heavy.
I have two of these devices, purchased in January of 2007.While the specs on the box are impressive, the unit is only as good as the company that stands behind it.These units have been plaqued with buggy firmware since day 1, and not a single version has performed nearly as reliably as it should. Some folks experience a loud whining noise from their units, vpn issues, problems with wireless, problems with it not allowing FTP transfers, firewall issues, etc. It has to be rebooted daily, just for basic functionality.It is bug ridden, and the company is non responsive. In fact, if you call tech support they claim they are not aware of these issues. Their forum is full of claims supporting these known issues, yet it has been over 4 months since a new firmware was released.I have been a Linksys/Cisco fan since the start, as someone in the IT field, but this product is truly a disappointment. Save yourself some hassle and get another brand.Consumers who are stuck with one of these should be outraged, and considering some kind of class action compensation from the vendor.ADDED MAY 19th: Here we are 7 months later, and Linksys has yet to acknowledge that there are problems. There has been NO fix. This is supposed to be a BUSINESS CLASS piece of equipment. In it's current form, it is unusable. It should be pulled by retailers until most of these serious issues are addressed, IMO. This is COMPLETELY unprofessional and unacceptable.ADDED DECEMBER 11th: Hello again 14 months later. They STILL haven't updated the firmware, and are selling it with firmware that blocks FTP use, has flaky vpn, etc. The current released version is dated October 2007, and is still shipping with these units with the known issues. Yet, a fix is on the forum to make them somewhat tolerable. That fix has been available for more than 6 months, so why not release it? This product had so much potential, and I don't understand why we were let down like this from an otherwise great company.
I agree with many of the other reviews:excellent player, but with some problems.GOOD:1) Fantastic design. Kicks Nano @ss!2) Highest capacity flash ROM player on the market. 6GB=wow!3) Sync from Windows Media Player or just drag-and-drop files.4) Plays videos!5) Nice color display.6) Good battery life.BAD:1) Proprietary data cable. This sucks.2) Not so good with playlists.3) Not the best button design, though I've gotten used to it.Do I regret my purchase? Absolutely not!And Amazon did have the best price I've seen for this product.
easy to use, fast(takes about an hour), has an additional car charger, i love it!!!!!!!!
This product was glitchy from the get-go and has gotten progressively worse. Now it eats most DVDs that we try to record. Well, I've seen it again and again on reviews of this line of Panasonics, even many later models than mine, which is the DMR-ES40V. The unit eats DVDs. I buy top-rated, high-quality stock to record on. Doesn't seem to matter. Even after you "reboot" the unit as directed, by unplugging it for 10 seconds and then plugging it back in and holding the power button down for 10 seconds and then turning the unit back on. You record programs and before you can finalize the disk, it eats the disk and returns messages like: Nothing was recorded, Cannot read. Please check the disk, Cannot finalize disk. When you set the unit to record several scheduled programs, it will record some of them and then choke somewhere during the recording and get stuck saying it's recording when it isn't, then show that only a portion of the disk is still available for recording, while displaying the message that nothing was recorded.This is still a bug several models later, and it appears that Panasonic doesn't care about fixing it, and they don't give a darn about quality and customer support. I went to their web site and tried to download the firmware update that it appears to offer. However, the download button takes you to an agreement page and after you check the I Agree checkbox and click Accept, nothing happens. There is no download. It just re-displays the original download page where you started. Endless loop.Several reviews of several models of this product line stated that Panasonic would not support the customer even right after the purchase of a machine that clearly didn't work. The customer just had to eat it and buy another unit. Based on that, I'm sure not buying Panasonic ever again. Sad -- I've owned their products since the early 1970s. No more. I guess all they care about is taking your money.My advice to other owners is finalize as quick as you can, hold your breath while it's finalizing and hope for the best. And never really expect to actually get to keep anything you record, it likely won't be there when you're through recording it.
It took me a while to figure how to attach this lens. Beside that, I hope this filter protect my lens.
Ok, if I had paid the retail price listed I'd be upset with this purchase. But, it was less than $20 bucks, though the shipping is a killer depending on where you live but it gets there 2 days after it's shipped so it's alright, and well, for what I paid, I got a pretty interesting device. It's easy to set up, all the wires you need are there, and well, while it does have some down points, when was the last time you paid so little for a product that really should cost more?Pros:1) cheap pricing on Amazon.2) it's made to work on the ps2 and any game system with an optical audio out and any sound system with an optical out for that matter. Hell, if your tv has an optical out, it'll work on that.3) depending on the size of your head and ears, it's pretty damned comfortable. It's light weight but doesn't give the impression of falling apart quickly. It pretty much feels like your typical $20 set of headphones but it can do 5.1 surround sound.Cons:1) the sound is a little muffled but the last set of headphones had this type of quality as well. If it weren't for the low price, I would be a little upset that it wasn't clearer sounding.2) it has a bunch of hiss when there is no sound but it's like a low grade white noise and it doesn't bother when there is sound so I'm fine with it.3) I don't have any portable devices which use the coaxial cable which is like the standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow), let alone optical inputs so while you can take this thing on the go, you'd need some sort of converter to use it on the go. Also, if you do so, I'm not even sure the 5.1 will come through so well. If anyone out there has gotten it to work on a mainstream portable device, it'd be nice to hear about how that all went.4) (edit) I've noticed that using it on a 5.1 setting for movies that support it, it's odd that most of the sound which possibly represents sounds coming from the front come out of the right side speakers. So, most of the dialogue in a couple movies I tested it with comes only from the right side. And it comes out a little soft. Granted when it's sound that's meant to move right to left but say it's a sound that moves right to left then centers out, it that instance the sound moves from the right side to left then back to the right side. It may just be my headphones but if not, then this is really one thing that isn't alright and having to default to the 2.1 or 2.0 stereo sound kind of defeats the purpose of buying a 5.1 surround sound headset.Over all, I'm satisfied with the product. It's a pretty cool piece of tech and if you don't want to disturb others but still play games in 5.1 surround sound, then this is something I'd recommend. While it's not the top of the top, it does what it's supposed to and it does it well enough. Not great, not fantastic, or even above average. But if you really wanted something that's awesome, you'd buy those 2-3 thousand dollar wireless headphones. If you're looking at these, then well, that tells me you don't want to spend what it takes to get the best and you don't want to wait for the tritton headset to come back in stock. So, by all means, go for it. It's not that bad. :D
Works very well and is not to loud seems to be working great and was cheap too will buy again in the future. thanks
Pros:slightly thicker than a nano but otherwise comparable sizemore storage capacity than nano for less moneyincl. more feat. (radio, voice, video, photo, EQ, etc)excellent battery life (used it on a road trip from SF to vegas and lasted entire drive to and from without recharge)drag n' drop from windows explorerCons:could not get the media converter to work (does not detect player)earbuds need to be upgraded (but that can be said of all MP3 players)gets scratched easilybuttons hard to use because of raised scroll wheelmicroSD expansion cards relatively priceyonly comes with lanyardlittle interface issues like clock not displayed when playing files (why have a clock then?)file sorting system relies heavily on a good ID3 system (maybe similar to ipods?)
i've been using this unit since Sept 2004. (its June 2006) It was a great buy, at over $50+ at the time. Signal is a bit weak, compare to to other FM transmitter(not necessarily for ipod). One day I was driving on the freeway listening to my ipod through this unit, and suddenly i was listening to someone else's transmition. even though it was brief, it demostrates the signal's weakness. it doesnt bother me much, because it only happened once.
Great picture for the 1 channel we get. Cannot get the 10 or so channels the antenna website identifies as possible. Disappointed with the limited access.
I have owned this unit for only one month but it has met my expectations, even though my printing needs are minimal. As an 80 year old computer nerd, I have been very pleased with the technical help received from Canon. The technical know-howers -- not located in India -- have been patient and clearly explained what I had to do to achieve my desires. I expect my future use of this All-in-One and any needed technical assistance to be of the same pleasing caliber.
I've got two of these daisy chained together and they work as advertised, no problems at all. Would buy again and recommend to others.
I run 12 of these strips in my data center. They are reliable and the new online interface is very nice.Pros:- very reliable, never had one fail- online interface is nice and easy to useCons:-the price is quite high-the software that comes with the unit is Windows only
I use this filter with my Nikon kit lenses. Works very well, but you by design, it is less graduated with the lens zoomed in. I take it with me every time I shoot outdoors and use it as often as my polarizer. I just keep it in the case that it came in, but if that ever breaks I will need to find a good filter case to protect this beauty because I do plan on keeping it :)
This laptop does not really have it all but then its dell the best CPU company there is so add accessorys and transform your dell to dell complete.
I bought this External Hard Drive at the end of June and by the end of July the Drive just did not work! The active light still comes on bud the disk will not spin up. SimpleTech will replace the drive but will do nothing to help retrieve the two years of digital photos I have stored on the disk. Simpletech will not even recommend a company that can help. I've looked around and some data retrieval houses want 600.00 to get the data from the disk. Do not buy this product.
I spoke to my nephew, who is 3, today on the Ojo. It was interesting to say the least. He was very excited to see me, but didn't seem to understand the concept that this was a video and essentially not real. He asked to see my dog, which he tried to pet through the Ojo and was very disappointed when he couldn't. I thought he was going to cry. He kept begging my fiancee to let him come to my room. Which we atttempted to explain to him that I was far away and that was not possible.I thought our conversation was educational not because of what we dicussed (he is only 3), but of his reactions to the Ojo.If the Ojo could keep his attention for a 1/2 hour and make him think that he could touch a puppy through it, the video quality must be pretty realistic.
I normally would never purchase a TV unless I could touch it first, but I looked at the brick & morter, and many other online retailers and decided to purchase with Amazon. I am very pleased with my purchase. I did alot of comparison shopping at other online retailers and chose Amazon because of the great price. My LCD was delivered by a shipping company and it arrived in very good condition. I opted set up myself, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I feel confident that if I make another big ticket/$$ item purchase, that I will get the "goods"... I recommend Amazon!
I'VE PUT THESE LITTLE SPEAKERS ON TOP OF MY OLD SPEAKER TOWERS AND YOU WOULD SWEAR THE SOUND IS COMING FROM THE BIG TOWERS. I CAN'T TURN THE VOLUME UP TO 50% WITHOUT GOING OUT IN THE YARD. IT'S INCREDIBLE.
Good cable at a good price. Works well to hook my blu ray to my flat screen. No need to buy expensive cables from retailers, this works just as well.
We just returned our Bose 3-2-1 GSX system. When it works properly, it works great, but getting it to work properly is the key. We bought it for the features, sound and brand and returned it for it's quality.Though the sound is great, some remark that it has negligible mid-tones. This is correct, but didn't affect our enjoyment at all. The sound is great and the simulated surround is excellent. You have to set the small speakers so the inner edges focus on the center of the listening area. The subwoofer can be anywhere, but we placed it under the TV. The late-1980's-era LCD display cannot be shut off and doesn't have a clock display.The problems started when it couldn't read some tracks on some CDs we had. Then, when we tried to load CDs into the internal HDD, the system crashed. It kept powering on & off. Unplugging and doing a hard reset didn't work.On the plus side for Bose, we got through to tech support almost immediately, and this is on a Sunday morning. Of course, the tech had never heard of this issue, and he said they would send a replacement main-unit. I said that I would just bring it in to our Bose store and swap it out.Before I left, I read many reviews, including those here, and decided to return the whole thing. My recommendation is if you end up buying this, save the packing materials.It's astounding that Bose would let a product which has issues like this out the door. I hope they can figure things out before they loose their reputation.Pros: Excellent features, excellent sound, easy to setup.Cons: Poor CD read, poor overall quality
I agree with the previous review. I applied the ShieldZone Invisible shield to a Motorola Razr V3 cell phone and it was quite difficult and messy. The shield is durable and looks good when applied, but it catches dust very easily and it's difficult to fix if applied incorrectly.You need an absolute dust-free environment for application as well clean hands. It takes about 40-60 minutes to install properly, but be familiar with how you are going to do it. Review the instructional video at the shieldzone website, and have your procedure rehearsed in your mind before beginning, because if you apply it incorrectly it sets relatively quickly and is hard to reset.Thinking back, a less durable but more pliable plastic shield might work just as good for short term protection, though in the long-run this is better (if applied correctly.)
Pros: Worked right out of the box. It actually picked up my raid 1 config which was created on my previous Fasttrak TX2 Plus which im upgrading from as soon as i inserted the card & powered up the system. Drivers were a snap to install, i just unzipped it & when it said found new hardware i pointed it to the driver location & wallah.Cons: The only issue i have is that after installing the WebPAM array manager when i go to the logical drive the synchronization tab is grayed out & unavailable. Right now im unable to sync the raid 1 array which i was able to do manually or schedule on my previous card TX2 Plus hence the 4 egg rating but everything else is fine thus far. I'm just gonna keep an eye on the messages to see if it will auto sync at some point.Other Thoughts: Running this card on a GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R, Core 2 Quad Q9400 with Windows 7 Enterprise
Item arrived earlier than expected. Pefect fit. Instead of throwing out and old IBM Pentium 4 with 512MB, this easy and relatively inexpensive upgrade brought that old PC back to usefulness. Note.. I bought four 1GB modules but the BIOS and Windows XP only support 3.3xGB of usable memory. This limitation does not hinder the OS performance.
I've had my i3 for about 2 months now and I have no regrets on the purchase. It has gotten me to all my locations safe and sound. One thing to keep in mind is that the screen is small. If your eyes aren't great or you have to have 100% focus on the road, this GPS might not be for you... you may want to step up to one of their other models. The other models have bigger screens. They also call out street names, which would be helpful if you can't look at the screen. Especially in the city, there could be multiple streets within a very short space and you have to look down at the GPS to see which street you're supposed to 'turn right' down. I think this is an outstanding product, though. I travel to places that I wouldn't, if I wasn't armed with this gadget.
Player does wonderfully with my over 85 aubible files but contrary to manual will NOT accept playlists from WMP (even version 9) and instead it scrambles lists back to alphabetic and frequently confuses songs from different artists.Gateway's Support is staggeringly poor and basically they lie and cheat. After tens of emails since April and initial denials that there was any problem, every time I have asked them to take the machine back, they have said &quot;just wait sir&quot; the new software we are working on will solve this problem (note that the Feb 19 upgrade did nothing to help and their other solutions of reformatting (several times) and reloading all your files will just waste your time and try your patience). Finally today, they have admitted that gateway has no way of making a WMP playlist work but having confirmed this, now they say they WILL DO NOTHING FOR ME because the Warranty has expired!!!!! In other words their tactic was to spin out the customer exchange till they had an excuse to refuse to help.If you want good audible performance and do not care if your albums play out of order, this is a viable buy - otherwise do not consider it, Gateway have no intention of supporting it further and their tech support team know nothing about the item.
I bought these for my son's listening pleasure and he found them to be just wonderful. They fold up for easy storage and have a nice long coiled cord, with gold coated tips on the phone plug. We liked them so much we are going to get a pair for myself.
I was curious about why the price of these are so much more than most. I asked around and learned that the glass is top quality materials and the metal is best quality. Im happy with this and the price.
This is an excellent portrait lens. I recently purchased a Rebel XTi and started out with the included 17-55mm lens (would recommend buying XTi body only for future purchases). I wanted to get a good portrait lens and opted for this v/s the 85mm L series that is almost 4 times the price. The picture quality and focus is tremendous - you really get some awesome pictures. I have since purchased the 24-70mm L series and even that does not render the quality of this 85mm (however the zoom is very useful when you need it). If you have kids this lens is a must have - you will get some astonishing portraits you will cherish forever!
Beyond worth it for the price if you can wait on the cable. We already had one, so it wasn't too bad trading between the XboX and the PS3. I'll never buy one from the store again...!
Bought this for my daughter and she won't leave home without it.Easy to set up, easy to use and if there's interference or an fm channel causing problems while you drive its easy to adjust.Can't beat it for the price.
I really like the size of this drive, however, in general it does perform like a USB 1.1 device (or slower). Come'on Lexar...do some testing on your products first!
Logitech is doing a very nice job of merging form with function in their line of peripherals. The Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is an extremely well done piece of design. It is small, to facilitate packing needs. But it is not so small that the large handed user will find it difficult to use. In fact, it suits my relatively large hands well.The VX is very responsive, making navigation of the laptop screen a breeze. It needs little room to operate in and the laser sensor worked fine for me on a dark wood table.The scroll wheel is multi-purpose, but needs to be set with a switch on the bottom of the unit, which limits its usefulness somewhat, since you can't change scroll modes without turning the unit and fiddling with the mechanical switch, which isn't all that easy to move. The scroll wheel does allow for side-to-side movement, which is very useful for wide documents and smaller, lower resolution displays.There are special purpose buttons for search, zooming and backwards and forwards screen navigation.The wireless receiver fits into a recess in the mouse, which is great since it lessens the chance of losing the receiver. Ejecting the receiver from the unit turns it on and inserting the receiver into the mouse turns it off. Nice touches to maximize the life of the single AA cell battery that powers the unit. There is nothing, incidentally, in the sparse instructions to indicate how long the battery might last. At least AA cells are available worldwide.The physical design is worth special mention. As noted, it fits well into large hands. The sculptured side provides a firm, comfortable grip. For me, all the buttons seem conveniently placed.Why not five stars? Well, I think the unit is overpriced. And it should come with a carrying case similar to the provided with Logitech's laptop webcams.Jerry
These headphones are unbelievable bad. I have never written a positive or negative review for any product, but I felt compelled to write about this product. The stock iPod earbuds sound WAY better. These v-moda ones are loud, but there is no bass and they sound very tinny, and I have tried them on two separate iPods and my computer. Maybe I received a bad pair, but this was one of the worst purchases I have ever made.
I'll never buy another Sennheiser MD280 set of phones again. These Sony units are so much better built, pack smaller and are way more comfortable.
I bought 2 as gift for my wife, she likes doing scrapbooking and will try it, I was hoping that they were useful to her. Sticks very well, but only could apply glue in +/- 30 photography 4x6 inches size, applying a little glue over edge of each photo. In general, it sticks well, but the glue does not last very much.
Loved the design of a track ball with the versatility of a scroll like a regular mouse. However after a couple years and constant cleaning I gave up on it as it stopped working. Went back to a regular trackball I had before that is still working after more than 7 years.
No problems with this except that there are too many buttons for other cameras taking up space. I wish I had got the canon only remote which only has one big button. Easier when trying to take pictures!
Region Free Hack for Philips DVP 642/371) Turn on the player.2) Open the DVD tray.3) Press the following sequence on the remote:7, 8, 9, OK BUTTON, 04) You will see the Number 0 appear on the lower left hand corner of your TV.Essentially, the number 0 at the end of the sequence specifies No Region (or Region Free).
We got this for our family vacation trip to Aruba, and we took it both snorkeling with us at the beach and just going to the pool at the resort. It was really easy to pop our digital camera in, close the case, and off you go to the water! We also bought the weights to attach to the bottom so it wouldn't float when we went scuba diving. Pictures came out great.My only negative on this was it was hard to tell what you were taking a picture of. In shallow water under sunlight, the ambient light was too bright for me to see the screen to tell what I was taking a picture of, and I couldn't really use the view-finder with a mask on, so I just sort of aimed in the general direction and took a picture. And hey, it's a digital camera, so it's not like you're wasting film! Just take lots of pictures and then pick out a few of the good ones.
I recently bought a Blu-Ray player and needed an HDMI cable for it. I got this in today, and the TV couldn't pick up the signal. I tried different ports, same problem. So, I switched the HDMI cable from my DVR/TV box to the Blu-Ray player to make sure it wasn't the player - nope, that works fine. The cable is defective and 100% doesn't work at all. It appears to have solid build quality and doesn't appear to have any damage; but that doesn't matter if it doesn't even work.
My overall objective of buying this product was to utilize my iPaq 3900 series (which was laying in my draw from last 3 years and doing nothing) by converting it into GPS receiver display. I bought BT-359W GPS receiver (which is also very impressive) and attached that to my iPaq using Bekin product. The connectivity was so smooth. Never drop the signals. It (Belkin F8T006 Bluetooth Wireless CompactFlash CF and PCMCIA type II PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card) worked very efficiently, not only with my GPS receiver, but other BT supported devices as well. The only problem, I had so far, is that my iPaq gets hang if I turned it off and on back again. Could not figure out why is it doing this? The interim solution of this problem is to perform a soft reset in my iPaq and then every thing works great.Overall this product, really worked great. I am happy that I utilized some thing from my old stock. Now my iPaq is out of my old stock draw and that space is empty for some thing else
I've gotten this little gadget a few weeks ago and I am pretty happy with it. The still image quality is decent, but the lack of a real flash makes inside images tricky. The video looks good too, but has issues with low light conditions. The build in LED lamp is not very useful and has a bit of a blue tint. Run time is 100 to 120 minutes and unit charges pretty quick (2 hrs, either via USB or the power supply). Overall more then happy with it :)
I haven't been able to find disks to work in my dvd/vhs combo recorder locally. These worked perfect. Not only that, but the customer care was good. I got e-mails, prompt delivery, and follow up e-mails.
We would like to start by saying our research is principled. Continuing with this rationale, we assume that agents can improve the simulation of Boolean logic without needing to deploy extensible archetypes. This may or may not actually hold in reality. We assume that each component of our approach stores wearable information, independent of all other components. Rather than allowing introspective communication, our algorithm chooses to locate optimal epistemologies. Thus, the model that our framework uses holds for most cases.We now discuss our evaluation approach. Our overall evaluation approach seeks to prove three hypotheses: (1) that energy stayed constant across successive generations of Apple ][es; (2) that we can do little to impact a methodology's NV-RAM space; and finally (3) that seek time is not as important as ROM throughput when improving signal-to-noise ratio. Only with the benefit of our system's API might we optimize for performance at the cost of expected sampling rate. We hope that this section proves to the reader the paradox of networking.System administrators agree that replicated information are an interesting new topic in the field of complexity theory, and theorists concur. In the opinions of many, this is a direct result of the construction of architecture. Indeed, access points and checksums have a long history of colluding in this manner. The exploration of flip-flop gates would minimally improve congestion control.We use reliable epistemologies to verify that the infamous "fuzzy" algorithm for the understanding of write-ahead logging by Kobayashi and Dean Martin is recursively enumerable. We omit a more thorough discussion until future work. The basic tenet of this approach is the development of voice-over-IP. Contrarily, this approach is regularly considered appropriate. As a result, we see no reason not to use congestion control to develop the study of linked lists.A structured solution to solve this issue is the visualization of the Internet. For example, many systems observe stable symmetries. Even though prior solutions to this obstacle are good, none have taken the secure solution we propose here. Despite the fact that similar applications enable the simulation of superblocks, we achieve this goal without evaluating adaptive theory.In this work, we make two main contributions. We disconfirm that while the little-known knowledge-based algorithm for the study of DNS follows a Zipf-like distribution, RAID and the partition table can connect to overcome this challenge. We use "smart" information to argue that scatter/gather I/O can be made homogeneous, interactive, and omniscient.The rest of this paper is organized as follows. For starters, we motivate the need for the Turing machine. To achieve this intent, we examine how the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable can be applied to the understanding of the producer-consumer problem. To realize this ambition, we motivate a novel framework for the emulation of the memory bus (QuasGoa), proving that B-trees can be made stochastic, peer-to-peer, and concurrent. Similarly, we prove the construction of the memory bus. In the end, we conclude.Though many skeptics said it couldn't be done (most notably Sun and Lee), we propose a fully-working version of QuasGoa. Our application is composed of a collection of shell scripts, a virtual machine monitor, and a collection of shell scripts. Similarly, the centralized logging facility and the server daemon must run with the same permissions. Researchers have complete control over the centralized logging facility, which of course is necessary so that the location-identity split can be made autonomous, game-theoretic, and "fuzzy". The homegrown database contains about 355 semi-colons of Dylan. We plan to release all of this code under open source.The investigation of scatter/gather I/O is an unproven obstacle. Though it at first glance seems unexpected, it is buffetted by related work in the field. Along these same lines, though conventional wisdom states that this quagmire is usually fixed by the improvement of the location-identity split, we believe that a different solution is necessary. Obviously, scalable information and IPv7 have paved the way for the understanding of superblocks.Cryptographers regularly simulate congestion control in the place of object-oriented languages. Two properties make this solution ideal: our application develops the construction of Web services, and also Anet runs in W( n ) time. This is regularly a private mission but is buffetted by related work in the field. The shortcoming of this type of approach, however, is that the little-known symbiotic algorithm for the deployment of von Neumann machines by Lee and Kobayashi is maximally efficient. Anet emulates B-trees. We view cyberinformatics as following a cycle of four phases: prevention, investigation, study, and deployment. Thus, we present an adaptive tool for investigating journaling file systems (Anet), validating that the World Wide Web can be made heterogeneous, lossless, and ubiquitous.Pervasive applications are particularly structured when it comes to the investigation of hierarchical databases. Unfortunately, this approach is generally adamantly opposed. Contrarily, reinforcement learning might not be the panacea that futurists expected. Despite the fact that conventional wisdom states that this riddle is never answered by the emulation of the Turing machine, we believe that a different approach is necessary. Clearly, our system locates psychoacoustic methodologies.In order to solve this quagmire, we probe how vacuum tubes can be applied to the development of courseware. The basic tenet of this method is the analysis of telephony. We emphasize that we allow IPv4 to analyze modular symmetries without the synthesis of suffix trees. Our framework visualizes agents. Obviously, we see no reason not to use homogeneous communication to emulate hierarchical databases.In conclusion, they just ain't worth it.
I bought this adapter to connect my Garmin Etrex Legend to my laptop. The device was never recognized by my GPS unit and did not work. A more expensive/quality brand, purchased by my University's IT staff, worked perfectly with my computer. Don't buy this adapter, it's a gamble on if it's going to function at all. I contacted the Sabrent support and they never responded.
The rain sleeve is a great product. It is cheap and does what its supposed to which is to keep my camera dry!
I bought this item for an LG VX-8700 cell phone. I already had a Verizon cable with an equally useless softwarre, but good driver. The Verizon package costs $30, although it comes with a great thick cable. I ended up using the free BITPIM software with either cable. My advice is to buy this cable, download the USB driver for your phone, then use BITPIM to sync your contacts with Outlook.
Installation & use are very simple; just plug 'em in and you're done--works without a hitch. You must buy at least TWO units to establish the intended powerline web network--some vendors are silent or unclear about this detail. Recommended w/o reservation.
I HAVE A CUSTOM MADE COMPUTER RUNNING VISTA ULTIMATE AND A 42" SONY LCD HDTV. THE VIDEO QUALITY FOR A MOVIE RUNNING ON WMP ON MY PC DOUBLED UP ON MY TV WAS BAD. I WAS ABLE TO SEE THE MOVIE BUT I WAS EXPECTING THE QUALITY OF THE MOVIE TO BE MUCH BETTER. I WOULD ASSUME A BETTER QUALITY CABLE WOULDVE DONE A BETTER JOB.
This sanDisk deal is a good value. The card is rugged and the reader is noticeably faster than a USB2. Highly recommended.
I love the way the DI-713p just plain looks! It's really awesome! It works GREAT! I love it! I haven't been able to try out the wireless stuff yet because I don't have my laptop yet but hopefully that'll be great just as well. It was a great price and came with everything I needed. Printer server is gonna be sweet once I get my laptop!!
I found that this module wouldn't work in my computer,though industry-standard low density memory workedfine. Kingston technical support confirmed that thiswas high density memory and would not work in my PC.When I asked them to swap it for standard memory, theresponse was that I bought the wrong memory, and itwasn't their problem to exchange it to make it work.I'll not buy Kingston products again.
Scroll lock doesn't work to switch between computers when a computer is turned off or running linux. The OS shouldn't matter, but it does.Hotkey on both scroll lock and numlock. I use numlock for numlock so switching computers using this key is inconvenient. This is a common mistake made my KVM manufacturers and often hard to determine using their documentation.
Well made, wanted to extend my wireless keyboard and mouse range. Ran this from basement towards the ceiling and now can connect my devices to the basement htpc without a problem. Even added a USB hub at the end to add both the dongles for keyboard and mouse. Excellent buy!!
This bluetooth adapter works like it was sent from heaven. its range is further than most other adapters, and this is 2.0, the newest bluetooth, so it transfers data REALLY FAST! this is a great buy, and if you want bluetooth, go with this one.
World of warcraft player this video card is great! It runs the game greatly no stops,no mess up,land scape!
I've had no trouble at all with this camcorder. The video quality is good, although not on par with Sharp's better camcorders or Sony's or JVC's, but you get better-than-VHS quality for an incredible price. (I can't believe they now offer a [better] rebate!) I've had no problems connecting to three Macintoshes or a Sony VAIO desktop. Maybe the other reviewers had drive-incompatibility issues on their PCs.
I had a 400watt amp connected with this kit for a year. Now I have a 1000watt amp installed still using this kit and besides some dimming headlights(which a capacitor hopefully will fix) I have no complaints on this item.
I used to own an HP Officejet 6110 and when it recently broke down I replaced it with the HP Officejet 6210. The negative reviews posted here on Amazon gave me momentary pause but I went ahead with the purchase because I was very satisfied with the 6110 and the 6210 is essentially the new and improved version. It turned out to be a smart decision: it took me less than an hour to set it up, and I am by no means tech-savvy. In addition, the 6210 is smaller, lighter and considerably quieter than the 6110. Plus, in addition to the usual four functions (print, copy, fax, scan) the 6210 is also digital camera-friendly. I am very satisfied with its performance and plan to continue using HP products in the future as I found their tech support to be excellent the few times I used their service. Highly recommended.
Worked great until 2 years after purchase, then .... POW!!! No more receiver. Nice while it lasted but too expensive to buy every couple of years. My pioneer receiver is over 15 years old and still works in my den this DENON was a cool new replacement until it quit working today.
I have been using this mouse for over a year and although it took a little while to get use to using the side buttons, once you get in the habit of hitting them instead of the back and forth arrows on the tool bar, it is a time saver. The top button is handy too but I do not use it as much as I thought I would. Some old habits are harder to retrain. If you can find it on sale all the better.
Several years ago, I dropped my camera, breaking my favorite Canon 28 - 70mm lens. After seventeen years of dependable use, the mechanism in my 70-300 lens went to that camera heaven in the sky.What was I to do???I happened to read up on the Quantaray 28-200 and felt that it suited my needs. Thankfully, with a reasonable price and flexibility for a variety of photographic needs, this is a suitable replacement for both of my departed lenses.I can highly recommend it to the amateur like myself or even the seasoned professional.
Just as expected, but as with other photog stuff - a bit expensive for what it is....
the clip got out from the pen's body so easy and it's lost. and now my pen doesn't work.
I purchased this system and promptly returned it when I realized how difficult it was to use. It is what you might call "user unfriendly". In order to full understand this unit from the directions that come with it, you should have a degree in engineering, otherwise it is too complicated. I wonder what Sony was thinking when they designed this unit. No appliance should be so complicated to operate and understand. The basic set up was OK, but I could not record from TV, as stated in the manual. In addition, I attempted to burn a DVD on a DVD-R from VCR to DVD. I then tried to play it on another DVD player I had (not a sony) and it would not read it at all and gave me an error message that it was a "bad dvd". In other words, if you burn a DVD on this Sony system, you will only be able to watch it on their unit. I should think that a DVD-R or DVD-RW format should be universal and you would be able to play it on any DVD player. Not so. I also did not like the fact that the VCR had a record button on the unit itself, but not on the remote. So, if you wanted to record something with the VCR it was not convenient at all. One would expect a VCR and DVD Recorder unit to have the same capabilities and recording features, but it does not. I would not recommend this unit to anyone. Sony needs to take this garbage off the market and go back to the drawing board as far as their DVD recorder units go. Sony should also try to design a unit that is easy to understand, install and use. No one wants to go through the hassle that you will be subjected to if you bring this DVD Recorder/VCR home. By the way, the salesman at the store said that a lot of people who purchased this Sony unit, returned them for the same reasons I have mentioned. Take my advice: don't waste your time and money on this system. It is a real pain in the neck. I wouldn't give a 1 star rating for it, except that is the lowest you can go. In actuality, I would give this system a minus zero!
Does the job, so I'm happy, but it's a cheap cable. I should have gone to monoprice, but overall I guess I have no complaints. I hope it doesn't fail in a few months...
how do i resent this cf-51 i've unfortunately bought? well, let me vant here:1) the design: it's probably the worst laptop you could ever find in the $1,200.00-$1,600.00 range. the design is so ugly and out-of-date.2) the heat fan's noise is the loudest you could ever find in all the laptops, as loud as a hair dryer or kitchen exhaust hood. it's so loud that once it started, you just wish you got ear plugs at hand, and3) almost any program activated to work, it'd kick start the fan; and once the fan started, it'd take years to stop; and once the fan started, your mouse would freeze up. before the fan stopped, you just couldn't do anything but to wait out (and life is too short, don't you think so?}4) once the fan started, the heat exhausted from the laptop always mingled with some weird smell, like burning plastic or that smell is from the protective wrapping material around the hard drive? and why it's so hot? just because panasonic did an unique job to protect the hard drive from damage if dropped accidently from a 4-feet height? and why it's so hot? why the fan almost has to kick started so often, so randomly and so long? is it because panasonic wrappd more protective material under the keyboard from water damage? yeah, it maybe very tough, but it's also too hot to put on you lap or keep the fan quiet and not over worked.5) the screen. my god, what a bad workmanship! if you look the screen from aside, you could easily spot that there are so many tightened knots and lines under the lcd's screen surface, the light generated from behind is so uneven, and there are 2 obvious tightened knots on either side of the screen that the lumination on the screen is so uneven with so many horizontal shadows across the screen and it's terrible. by looking from the right front angle, the picture's is nothing but out-of-date and primitive lcd technique. forget about the sharpness of the flat panelled lcd screen, it's just a step up from the analoge tv-like monitor. if you take a closer look on the screen, all the tiny lines of the pixles are there; no dead pixles, but it's not what you should have expected from a flat panel lcd screen. you won't find this kind of primitive lcd technique from sony's vaio's notebooks; 'cause what my other vaio's screen image is so finely sharp and so crispily beautiful.6) the wi-fi techs on this cf-51 is so dumb, so retarded, and so unstable; either got no signal or lost signal very often. what's wrong with this crappy laptop?7) the windows xp professional operating system is a bad combination with this slow 4200rpm 40gb hard drive even you've upgraded the memory from the meager panasonic factory installed 256mb to 1.2gb. all the reponding times of all the programs are so slow.there're so many other hateful things about this panasonic cf-51. the only thing so appropriately matched with the panasonic notebooks' marketing pitch is: YES, IT'S A TOUGHBOOK, SO TOUGH THAT YOU JUST WISH YOU COULD RETURN IT AND GET YOUR MONEY BACK!!!!!stay away from panasonic's notebooks, but if you just love what the 'TOUGHBOOK' brand, think about 'TOUGH LUCK' really means, folks, then you'd know what i lamented as the above.
I used this to play Underground2 and when i kept pressed the acelerator key for more than 5 sec the car do not acelerate any more!! i have to press it again but i lose valuable seconds in a race and it happens with every game. I really got mad with this product, i think it was a WASTE OF MONEY!! I REALLY DO NOT RECOMEND IT!!, i wish i could change it, or a reimbursment...
Wow! I just got my Epson 2200. I should have waited for the R800. Even better quality, better form factor and prints CD's too.Whatever you buy, make sure it has the Epson UltraChrome inks.
I actually never bought this but what can you say about a lens cap. It protects the lens.
Works well. Only 2 minor issues: First is the buttons on the front of the player are not clear re: stop, play, ect. which in the dark while traveling is frustrating as you push in trial & error. The remote is direct line of sight only. The second is the wireless headsets. They have a button on each that scans 4 frequencies for the sound connection. It is very easy to push this button & lose the connection while simply putting the headsets on or if a child adjusts theirs without realizing it until you question why you can't hear the movie. You have to keep pushing the button til the sound comes back clear. Also there was interferace one time by a powerful radio station in the major town we were in. On the other hand, the volume control is not as easy to change, that's a good thing with kids, and can be set & left at an appropriate level.
Bought this, CD player worked a couple of times over the last couple of months, now doesn't work. Cheap junk. If you only want a radio, it tunes o.k. The 90 Day warranty is a sham. They know it will last 100 days.
Versatile, lightweight, portable, durable and powerful.I love this thing! I've had my Gateway tablet for about two months now and it's already changed the way I use my computer for both business and fun.First of all: Some other reviewers had complaints about the latch breaking... mine is still working just fine! It's easy to get carried away having fun with such a cool new technology, but you have to remember that this is NOT a toy! It's a powerful hybrid computing system that gives you an edge over both laptop AND tablet PC users. If you screw around with it of course it's going to break- just like any number of other delicate parts on your laptop. The latch is built well and works perfectly if you make sure not to force it.For the guy who broke his after 20 days... you should have gotten an extended warranty! I highly reccomend the extended warranty on this because, like any other advanced technology, you're going to want to protect yourself from any repair or replacement costs you might face should something go wrong. I didnt get the extended warranty because this is a bad computer... I got the extended warranty because it's the smart thing to do!I love my tablet because it's smaller than a notebook but still has a full-size keyboard. Basically you get the best of both worlds with this one!I can now do all of my graphic design work by sitting the computer on a desk or my lap and writing directly on the screen... and then swivel the screen out so I have acces to the keyboard when I need to write an e-mail or chat online... this is brilliant!!I have this set of CDs I recently purchased that contains materials and resources I'm studying for an upcoming licensing exam. Before, I had to sit at my PC for hours a day reading this stuff. Now I just throw the CD in the tablet PC and I can recline or relax at ANY angle and I'm able to hold the tablet whichever way is comfortable. If you ever use your laptop to read, watch movies, or even just surf message boards then you'll love the M275X.I can't say enough good things about this computer. It's made working when I travel so much easier. Tablets are so far superior to laptops in terms of ease of use and comfortable viewing/ operating options. And this tablet takes it a step further by including the ONLY thing that tablets were missing- a keyboard! Maybe the only downside is all the attention it attracts when I'm using it at Starbucks! Tablet PCs are the future!
Worked great in our Vette and Camry. Not as good in our Ford truck or my buddies Ford Mustang. I believe the problem was the sorry radios Ford puts in their vehicles. I would highly recomend this item.
After having read the specifications and looked at the pictures, the cables that I purchased were not the same as specified. This makes a HUGE difference when one is working on servers and doesn't have the luxury of spending 5 minutes dealing with the stupid 'cup protector' ends : [...] .Also, when I reviewed my order, I had specified "7 foot" cables. It said that the cables were 7 foot, but somehow between that and my confirming, I got an email saying they were 14 feet and I received 14 foot cables.Thanks.
I had some problem with the software installation as it just stopped when almost everything was installed. I waited about 45 minutes and it never finished (the installation instructions say it may take up to 20 min.) I called the customer support line (not toll free, but no service charge) and they were helpful. I did not bother reinstalling the software as it had installed what I wanted to use. I was using a G4 Mac computer with OS 9.1.I scanned documents, prints and slides, but didn't try negatives. I used a manual scan and the "importing into an application" option on photos and slides. I imported these files into Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. I used "scan to file" for the OCR try followed by opening in Microsoft Word.I couldn't get the OCR to work properly with documents, but I was scanning a chemistry document with subscripts, so perhaps that is why. Many OCR programs have problems with subscripts. I also had problems with OCR when I tried to scan a magazine page. The scan itself is great, but the OCR didn't recognize letters well.I scanned a 4 x 6 print, modified the somewhat reddish file to remove some shadows, glare off eyeglasses, etc. and had the file printed at Walmart as a 4x6. It seemed fine. However, much cheaper scanners will take a 4x6 and enlarge to 5x7 or even 8x10 (the rule of thumb is 300 dpi in the final print, so a 600 dpi of a 4x6 should enlarge to 8x12 fine). I invested in this scanner hoping to get the higher resolution needed for slides/negatives.I scanned a slide at a resolution high enough to give a 38 MB file. Then I saved the file as a 15 MB JPEG and had it printed as a 5x7 at [local store]. It was disappointing compared to the 5x7 print made directly from the slide. It was noticably less sharp. I have not tried printing the 38 MB file on my printer as I don't want to get into the color [local store] cannot print the 38 MB file as they can't recognize TIFF or Photoshop files.The original file from the slide also showed a red tint; I have had experience with 3 scanners (this one and two cheaper ones) on three separate computers; all have shown this red tint in uncorrected scans. So, it's a common problem, I think. It is easily corrected with Photoshop Elements or similar program. My monitor has been calibrated, but I have not used any other special calibration software.
My parents had an old IDE hard drive that they got rid of since they bought a new computer. After reading reviews on this enclosure I decided to get it. It comes with everything you need to install the hard drive into the enclosure including a small screwdriver. The only thing, as many people have mentioned, is that the sides of the enclosure actually slide forward to expose the screw holes that lock the hard drive into the enclosure. After that, just slide the side pieces back over the screws and attached the appropriate wires and your done! Mine fired right up and I backed up all my files and my computer on it just in case something happens. Works great and it comes with a small stand to hold on a flat surface. Runs fairly cool and doesn't get hot. Connected right away to my laptop running windows xp so it should be no problem with anything else. Just make sure the drive jumper wire is set to Master and you should be fine. My IDE had a little diagram on the back of it showing how to connect it so that it was set to MASTER. Good to go!!
I like this purchase for many reasons. Most of all, the colors. I can identify my programs, music, etc by the different colors. It is also great for my DVD movie collection. Very festive indeed!
Just got this card. There's no doubt this is the low-end card to beat. Runs even better than a radeon x600xt. The model is actually 128-P2-N361-LX, not A8, meaning is PCIE, 128 bits.I was kind of worried since i knew there had to be a confussion with the number amazon shows but luckily it turned out to be the P2.
This is an awesome MP3 player, but it sometimes locks up and has to be reset.
i bought this camera almost a year ago, but did not use it for about 4 months. when i finally used it, i only recorded about 5 hours of video before playback of video became blocky.i took the camera to a JVC authorized repair shop, as the camera is still under warranty for parts (not labor). they wanted $300 to replace a $100 part. hello?! anybody home? this is more than the original price of the camera.JVC tech support would not help, other than to cover the cost of the part. they did not even think it was unusual that the labor for the repairs cost as much as the camera. i said to the tech support supervisor, "i guess you don't stand by your products." her reply was, "we stand by our warranty." huh???i asked JVC if they would send me the part that i needed, that way i could try to repair the camera myself. (what do i have to lose at this point? the camera is totalled.) JVC said they don't do that. i asked the repair shop to order the part. they said they don't do that either.i have filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, but that seems like a lost cause as well.JVC has made my list. you can keep them off of yours by not buying their products.
this is same as you buy at Best Buy but half the price even with shipping. it works fine for what I need it for (Yahoo Messagner)
I have been using Softspeaker Pillow Speakers for a few years now and I have found them far superior to any product, and I have tried a few. I use them to listen to audio books on my iPod each night. This is a great technique for distracting my mind from thinking about all those day-today worries that used to keep me awake.Mind you, it has to be an audio book that I have already listened to in the car or whilst out walking - its no good falling asleep whilst listening to a new book and waking up having to find the exact same spot in the book you were at when you fell asleep!The weak point in the design is thcable connection to the speaker, which is where the unit ultimately fails, but hey, that connection does get a fair beating over time. In this respect using this in bed is very different than wearing headphones whilst out walking. The cable connection does suffer with all that tossing and turning. I always have a spare so that when one fails I have a new one to switch to, because as I said before, this is by far the best product of its type on the market and I couldn't be without one!
Sure the bass is ok, but the mids & highs are very weak. Eq'ing in itunes & winamp made a difference, but when you listen to something flat, this unit fails miserably. I've been recording sound for quite awhile now, and I must say that this unit is one of the worst I've heard out of the box. And you shouldn't have to adjust your EQ settings that much to get a decent sound.Go with something else.
saw this in the pawn shop today, christmas eve.....it is the DVDR05ZU model they only wanted 49.00. I had to find the manual online and while getting that I noticed on some of the forums people mentioning recording problems LUCKILY I also noticed one post stating that it uses R- media not the R+ as the manual states well the only media I had from my other recorder is R- and it recorded like a champ played back fine on my Apex so 1 success out of 1!!!!! Gonna give this to my son who lives out of town
This is a very good camera for this price. I havent purchased it for my personal use. I gave it to someone as gift. Only thing is image size (3 MB). In and all, my experience with the camera is very good. I give the rating as follows :Image quality - 4.5/5Built - 3.8/5Easy to use - 4.5/5Optical Zoom - 5/5Overall - 4.4/5
I was very pleased with the price and the discounted shipping. The fit was not quite the same as the originals and the cleaning process seemed to take a bit longer, but the end result was good. My experience has been that no cartridges last as long as they promise so I will have to wait and see.
I ordered these headphones for my Son for Christmas. He loves them. The sound quality and the bass is awesome. I highly recommend them to others. In fact, I think I might get a pair for myself!
This set of headphones was easy to 'install' and is very easy to use. Peace has been returned to my parent's house...dad no longer has to have the TV so loud the whole neighborhood can hear it's noise!
Solid build, just not much use to me. It slows down the lens and don't over any more protection. The lens hood on the other hand is very helpful in that regard. Software (PS, Canon's DPP, ACDSee) is far more effective in removing haze than this. I bought a few filters of various kind out of curiosity in the beginning now they are all collecting dust ...
This camera takes great pictures without the flash. With the flash in auto mode, it sometimes over exposes. Requires you to have Eneloop or other type of slow discharge NIMH batteries, otherwise it drains batteries very quickly. Note: You have to have a good charger - I've got a great one by Maha that tops off the batteries nicely. Quick chargers don't get the batteries to their full charge very well.Love the camera, especially for the price.
I am using this with a PPC mac mini and it works great! This is the first true external 5.1 audio solution for the mac and it does not dissapoint. It uses a combination of the mac midi settings and its own software. Audio quality is crisp and clean. I would recommend this product for sure!It was really easy to setup. All you had to do was plug it in and it showed up right away in the midi settings. Just select it as your prefered device and you are good to go!
I absolutely love my Zune and I haven't really found anything that wasn't good about it except that when you charge it you have to have the Zune software open on your computer (but it isn't really that tedious, just charge it overnight so it's not in your way). An average charge lasts all day and I've never once had my Zune crap out on me while I was listening to it!But, a note to people like me who usually turn their computers on Standby at night -- your zune won't charge if your computer's on Standby.I give this product an A+++
I had high hopes for these earphones after reading a couple of reviews, but I was very sadly disappointed when I tried them out. Either I have the world's smallest ears, or they are sized for someone with gargantuan ears. They flopped, fell off, and got tangled in my hair in the process. Even when I had them perfectly positioned (before running) they still didn't go anywhere near my ear canal, so if I was on a bus or subway everyone around me would have heard everything. Not good for a woman with normal-smallish ears.
Just your very basic video card, not much to say about it other than it does what it claims.I was just happy to find a PCI card that was cheap and working.
I bought two of this Canon ink cartridge.I am satisfied. The price is good.
Item was DOA - Dead On Arrival. Didn't work when I plugged it in, tried another cable I had and the other one worked. So, I'm positive this cable was DOA. Rip off.
This is the 2nd time that I purchased this ink cartridge. The first time, it worked great, but after not using it for at least a week, it had dried out, and I couldn't get it to work again. I even tried soaking the head of the cartridge in a little water, but to no avail. This second cartridge has been working great for the past month with no signs of problems. I think that, so long as you use it regularly, it will be a fine replacement for the original cartridges.
it's probably just my perception, but these batteries just don't seem to last that long for the amount of use i give them. it doesn't help that my cooplix 4300 eats them like candy; fortunately it is now my back-up point and shoot to my real camera, but I have to have 3 of these in rotation for any serious shooting or travel fun. if you have a battery-gobbler like mine, you're probably better off with a cheaper nikon-knockoff battery, but I honestly don't know all the issues. best to ignore this review...nothing to see here.
I did extensive research on TV Tuners and decided on this one for my Dell 64bit computer with Windows 7 Home and it works well. Finally I can record TV with ease.
Goo Gone did ok on removing most goo but left potent odor & stains sometimes. UN-DU seemed to use less to do the same jobs so the smaller bottle went just as far as goo gone bigger bottle. Also, UN-DU lets me reuse stickers & doesn't leave the stains/smell. UN-DU is better for me
I bought a Tango external drive enclosure that is USB 2.0 and eSATA, for use with this cable.The external drive enclosure got 20mb per second on USB.Using this eSATA cable, I was getting 80+mb per second.One note - this cable does not draw any power. So, I had to use it with the USB cable, for the USB cable to draw power to run the external enclosure.
For the price, you do get what you pay for and then some with this convenient audio player. Yes, it is lacking "play list" option, there is no screen to see what song you are "skipping ahead" to, but there aren't going to be any songs I dislike in my own music player, anyway, But for all else this player offers, you would be asking a bit much to expect to "get it all" in this price range. I will definitely say that the speakers sound surprisingly good, better than I expected. This player is without a doubt, well worth the money.
Ultralink UL -0521 /4P Gold Compression- Fit Banana Plug are awesome, working excellent. And the price is very good. I love it.Thanks.
You have to convert to mp4, take long time. Go Nano.
Reads AND Writes fast. There was a comment earlier about the write speed, but mine seems to write very fast and I work with fairly large files. The cap doesn't seem to fit all too well though. But I highly recommend this drive.
I bought this printer back in October of 2003. So far, this Canon has proven itself to be very fast, reliable, and economical. There is an option to use &quot;draft&quot; mode for the purpose of conserving ink. This is a great feature to have if you print a lot of text, like I do. The black ink cartridge is also relatively inexpensive. I bought this particular printer because I print a lot of text. My main criteria was keeping the cost per page as low as possible. I rarely print photos, but the few that I have printed on Canon's paper looked very nice.I like the design of the printer. You can fold the paper holder in the back forward and it will act as a dust cover to keep the inside of the printer clean. You can also close the front of the printer as an added measure to keep the inside free of dust. The i560 is a little bit more expensive than comparable printers from other brands. However, I believe that the lower cost per page will more than make up for it in the long run. There are individual ink cartridges. And the ink cartridges do not have a smart chip built into them. It might be possible, although I have not tried it, to refill the cartridges yourself if you can find the right ink. However, I think the cost of the ink cartridges for this particular printer is low enough that I would recommend buying only the genuine Canon ink, that way you can eliminate most of the problems that people experience with generic or refilled ink cartridges. I was told that a lot of problems that people have with their ink jets are due to using generic or refilled ink cartridges.
I purchased this printer for my laptop and to have on the go capability of being able to print out in the field or at job sites. The reviews stated that it was a great printer for a laptop computer. I never opended the box, when I saw its sizeI did not hesitate to return it, which was actually a very easyprocess. Amazon came through as usual, after pricing around and reading some more reviews, and checking out local retailers I ended up with the Canon Pixma Ip90 which really met my needs. It is in the $200.00 range but well worth the money and exceededall my expectations for a mobile printer
The WRT54GL is a great product. Flashed with DD-WRT with no problems and works great. Quite satisfied.
This mouse is performing well after ~2 weeks of use. It's not clear from the pics, but it's slightly larger than a typical notebook mouse (i.e. Logitech), kind of half way between a nice sized gaming mouse and a typical notebook mouse. It has nice grips on the sides that are pleasant to the touch. Seems very sensitive from what I can tell, which poses a bit of a problem when using in a vehicle (plane, train, bus). Big pluses are the innovative cord recoiling and the very low profile USB connector.My one long term concern is that the cable is sort of thin and is already showing *some* signs of memory from having been wound up. Not sure how much worse this will get, which is the only reason for 4 stars.
These PPA 1066 PCI to USB adapter's are of the poorest quality you can imagine. As soon as I inserted the card, my video became garbled. This was a Dell 690 workstation that I tried the card in. The video card is a Nvidia Quatro FX 4500. As soon as I removed the PPA card the video returned to normal. Being an engineer, I examined the card in detail, and found it had no 1/2 amp fuses on the USB ports as required by the USB standards. It did not have buss buffers for the PCI slot, so it did not meet PCI specifications either. I would never by products from PPA again. I tossed these 2 PPA cards into the garbage, and replaced them with an IOGEAR Model GIC251U. This card works great, and is made to USB standards.
Great bag. Large enough for my 17" laptop. Lots of pockets. Nice fit on shoulders. Good price.
I used the mtx thunder for a dj job i had at an outdoor park grove.i used my i phone for a while as background music.when it came time to dj the dancing , the mtx was unreal !!! it rivaled any stereoi've ever had. my son in law has the bose equivalent and this sounds the same....the only thing i dont like is that it doesn't charge my iphone 4. but that's an apple thing !!!!
The red earbuds lasted less than a month and one ear piece quit working. I've had the blue ones, more expensive and they were great. The v-moda earbuds have wonderful noise-reducing qualities they just don't seem to last. At least the rocker red.
I bught one of these cards for my PDA and found the locking mechanism did not work. Tried a second and same problem. Finally found a third which worked. However, after using the PDA with the card after several days, the PDA began to mal-function. Finally I had to replace the PDA probably due to the card. With the new PDA I did buy a card but this time directly from the manufacturer of the PDA
Turntable was simple to assemble and seems to operate perfectly. The only difference I noticed was the sensitivity - certain records skip and jump when on my old one they would play just fine. This is probably not a problem when using it for records in perfect condition but can be a bit of a problem when playing old platters.
Holds both my video camera, and two regular cameras. Lots of pockets for all the gear, and SD cards with empty flags. All the compartments are adjustable to fit your gear. Get it!
This product works well but is hard to find. It is also a bit on the expensive side for laser toner. Works well enough.
What else can I say but to give 5 stars. This thing performs very well with nice features for a $30 radio. I really enjoy the RF gain feature. Okay, having to change to One-Niner every time I get in my pickup is a bit annoying but if you want you can plug it into a main line in the box. I left it on PA accidently (the channel LED's go out in PA mode... so you can't tell it's powered... this is common as you're not on the CB channel any longer)... Changed it back to the switched power in the fuse box as I would rather deal with this "feature" than have my battery go dead!My dad had a Midland in 1974.. I talked that every chance I got! This is small, light weight and very functional from a company with a tall reputation of high quality electronics.This and a Little Wil (mag mount antenna) and you're in business for under $75!!!!
this keychain is incredibly lightweight, great picture given the size, and so easy to use - made for the perfect mother's day gift for a mother who is less than technically saavy.
I've been a fan of Canon's cameras for some time. My first purchase was the A300 a few years back. The three problems I had with the product were battery duration, lack of optical zoom, and its bulkiness. Come time for this past holiday season I decided it was time for an upgrade. I was home on vacation for a month and only had to recharge the battery on this camera twice, and it was utilized a great deal. The camera itself has a good build - slim and light weight (Fits quite well on the PSC-55 on one's belt I might add). The optical zoom is good for the size of the camera. Photo and movie options are plentiful and while they take some time to master can benefit a beginner to an experienced photographer.
This cartridge was purchased on a friend's enthusiastic testimonial. It corroborates the enthusiasm of all testimonials I've read! Am thrilled to join the Happy Campers who use this model! Having used several high-end cartridges such as Denon DL-S1, Dynavector 17D3, AT OC-9 ML-II, Blue Angel Mantis, and Stanton 881S, I feel that the DL-110 is right at home with these. And pay no mind to its budget price.The details of manufacture and construction are at a very high level, with no sign of cost-cutting anywhere. This baby looks very fine anywhere you look, to include the impressive cantilever and diamond tip. The pearly-red body color is never appreciated until you see it in person.The performance is up to the cadre of peers mentioned above. Tracking ability is generous, and has not been an issue in about fifteen specially difficult LPs, to include the dreaded "sibilance" so endemic with some cartridges. But all the peers mentioned above track even more generously.The sound itself is alluring. But it is not strictly neutral and accurate. It has its own addicting golden hue with a subtle glow in the high treble. Never to be called bright, but having a signature glow which is most endearing. Never to be called "grey". The midrange with male voices is strictly tight and accurate, while higher feminine voices seem slightlly deeper on stage. And the higher midrange, such as massed violins and jazz cymbals are on that same plane instead of being aggressively upfront.But the salient virtue is an ability to play for long sessions with no listener fatigue. One never tires of its golden sound, and one never strains to hear the filigree details in the music, either. Everything is served, all there, in a pretty tone, nothing missing but free from grandstanding.A very happy entry to the higher end, with money to spare for getting some recordings. And a PERTINENT WARNING about recordings: the DL-110 WILL EXPOSE WORN OUT RECORDS FOR THEIR HASH AND DISTORTION. It is Fair Warning that good clean records must be played with it. It exposes the bad ones ruthlessly.
After being very satisfied with this product that I had for a while, I needed a new 8mm head cleaner, so I tried the maxell one (dry) that is often found on online auction sites. The cleaner I got only worked in "play" mode, and did not do a very good job of cleaning. After searching high and low for the TDK cleaner I had before, I did find this available through amazon. Does a great job. I use my digital8 camera outside nearly every day taping action footage, and find it invaluable to have on hand. Also a good cleaning before transferring video to computer or DVD. This takes about 10 secs on record.
Great purchase for the price.Only concern is in manner which strap attaches to camera, though this is more b/c of the anchor on the T3i than the strap.
Battery works great, however, the instructions are only for replacing the battery in an iPod Photo 1st - 4th generations and video. This is a confusing listing. The actual product title is for a 750mAh battery, whle a the description keeps mentioning a 650mAh. What I actually got was an 850mAh. It's always better to get more then less. Satisfied. The tools work great. You'd be hard pressed to find anything you already have in your garage that do the trick as well as the ones here.*****DO YOUR RESEARCH AND LEARN EVERYTHING YOU CAN BEFORE REPLACING YOUR IPOD BATTERY!*****Replacing the battery is only cheaper if you know what you're doing. Otherwise you could end up replacing the entire iPod itself.
I should have realized from the picture, this item is way too large for my small arm, and for that reason isn't all that comfortable. I have to cinch it down pretty tight to handle the weight of the Classic iPod, and it chafes my skin. I like that the ear buds can be velcro-ed onto the unit.
This wasn't the cheapest of the Rewritables available, but after wasting money (and a lot of time) on the CD-RWs from Memorex, I decided I'd give Sony a shot. Sony media is almost never faulty, and since I planned to use these with my MP3 collection for my car audio, it was important that I don't use a disc that kept skipping. 4 out of the 5 Memorex discs refused to be written to properly. At first, I thought it was my car stereo. But my older CD-RWs were running just fine. So, I finally picked Sony. The write speeds are low, but for the use I have, this is just fine.Pros: Absolutely no write issues.Cons: 4x is kind of slow. Industry has rewritables at 16x.
Pocket-sized cameras are usually valued for their size rather than the quality of the images they produce. But we weren't satisfied with that. We want size AND quality; and luckily, digital camera market leaders Mustek wanted the same thing, and produced the incredibly nifty D50. Although it measures just 8 x 3.5cm, the D50 offers the kind of image resolution that puts many more expensive models to shame - a superb 5 Megapixels!The D50 is the perfect choice if you want to take the highest quality still images, but don't want to pay extra for a large range of features you might not use. That's not to say the D50 doesn't have any special features; far from it. It features a video recorder option, and has a built-in microphone and digital voice recorder for adding your own soundtrack. You can even use it as a web cam. Enjoy key features without being blinded by science.The D50's top quality resolution and built-in flash produces fantastically crisp and clear shots, but you can still tweak them to suit your needs. The D50 features a macro mode for stunning close-ups, plus 4 x digital zoom. You can also choose between three levels of resolution, or shoot yourself, so to speak, thanks to the built-in self-timer. You can even view and edit your shots on the D50's built-in 1.5" LDC screen!With the 16MB onboard memory, you can store upwards of 200 lo-res images, but the D50 is SD and MMC card compatible if you want to store more hi-res images or video footage. Stylishly designed and small enough to fit in a breast pocket, there's never been a better pocket camera for top class shots
The Sony 46" Bravia LCD HDTV was everything and more.Great Picture, Great Quality, Great Price.Have had the television for 2 months and everything is still working great. Delivery was faster than expected and very professional.Would definitely buy again through amazon and did with some new furniture.
it does not work! ive tried everything but buying the wall plugin. it will not do anything, rewind or fast forward, play.
While I haven't used this headset a lot since I got it, so far I've been very happy with it.Pros:Very comfortable to wear. Adjusts well to my head.Sound quality is very good.Great price.Cons:The phone jack is kind of hard to get plugged in securely, but once it's in, it's fine.Overall, I would recommend this.
I sent these to my daughter at college. No complaints. I would hear if there were.
I bought this to replace a Linksys wireless access point. I didn't realize this was also a full blown router and not just an access point until after I purchased it (I already have a Linksys wired router). When you have a 2 year old ready to go home you don't have a lot of time to read the box! :)Making it just an access point with the Linksys wired router was pretty easy, just disabled the onboard DHCP on the Netgear and assigned it a static IP on my network and off we went.I don't know if anyone else has experienced this but the only hitch I've found is when the unit loses power (I've unplugged it several times to change locations). Once I've plugged it back in, the transmitter stops working (no transmission signal at all) and I have to do a hard reset to get it back. The rest of it works fine, you can connect to it via the wired network and get the configuration info but can't connect to it wirelessly until the reset. A bit of a pain as this resets all settings to factory default but setting it back up takes only a moment or two.Range is pretty good, I have it on the ground floor of a 3000 sq/ft home and can't beat the price for a cheap wireless network.
The price on this scanner can't be beat. With all the Fire/Police/EMT going Digital after 9/11 You can only get a few channels. If your a NASCAR fan this is a great little scanner. I'd recommend it for that. Everybody else be prepared to pay some serious cash. Average price $375-$500. I returned it no problem. Live and learn.
These are Kodak Elite professional films. Using with good camera and lens, the quality rendered is obsolutely superb. If you ever wander why professionals take better pictures than you do, this is one of the reasons. At 100, it needs slow exposure time for most situations, you might want to buy 400 if you are just taking family photos. 24 pictures is not really enough, try to get 36 if it's available. But anyway, the pictures have really nice tune and clarity.
I have had this sub in my car for about a year now. The Bass is awesome. I am only selling mine, because we just had a baby and the sound levels are too high for a little one in the back seat. They work great and deliver the quality sound that I hoped for when I initially bought them. If you are looking for a single sub with a lot of power and have the space, this is the one for you! Kinda sad to see it go, cause the bass has blown my friends away countless times, but with a new kid, we can use the money and let the beats turn to quiet melodies.
the item came in very good shape and the way it keeps the camcorder in is just assuring.by the way if you are wandering, yes you can zoom in & out while the camcorder is in . .
For the money, there is no comparable receiver. I've been an audiophile for some 20+ years and this is one of the best values I've ever seen.I have a relatively complex HDTV system and this receiver works perfectly.Some of the highlights:- Switches 3 component video inputs. This is great for HDTV setups.- Onscreen setup. It makes setup *much* easier.- Dynamic adjustment to the setup through the use of a microphone. Although I have a sound pressure meter and had gone through a system setup, the auto setup made an obvious improvement to the sound quality.- Clean, simple looks. Unless you love to see lots of buttons and knobs, it looks good.- Upconversion from composite and S-video to component. This can dramatically simplify the use of your system.I highly recommend this receiver. I give it 5 stars because it does exactly what it should for a great price.
I have been patiently looking for a clock radio with dual alarms, cd, digital tuning, and battery backup. This was the first I found, and at a great price after a rebate. I read the prior review, and was worried about the display - my wife has a different Timex clock-radio and I can't read it's display - turned out she had the brightness on low. I ran this thing through all functions, today, and it sounds very nice, and has a bunch of features. The one thing I don't care for... when listening to three of the four "nature sounds", river, ocean, jungle... the electronic "birds" are quite annoying. I just wanted some white-noise, but the "birds" sound like they are attacking a la Hitchcock. Otherwise, I highly recommend this radio.
This is my second Manfrotto and the product is made very well and holds camera just right and locks perfectly
What can I say? Worked as expected, shipping wasn't too long, and I still have it, over 7 months after buying it. (Didn't lose it!)If you are looking for a 4GB Micro SD Card, this works fine.
I agree with the comment about the problems with the battery working with the D300. I have the same problems with my D90. I'm returning the battery, and purchasing the Nikon OEM batter.
These cartridges from sellers other than Amazon never work properly. They cause my printer to give me a recurring message that the color cartridge is not properly installed. The color is weak in a brand new (supposedly) cartridge. While genuine cartridges last around three months, these last maybe a month and never look good. AMAZON should not sell these. I believe they are remanufactured being sold as new. I'm switching to a company that admits to selling remanufactured cartridges. There should be a way to give a negative number of stars. These deserve no star.From HP website: "What is a counterfeit HP cartridge?Counterfeit HP cartridges look like HP cartridges. Counterfeit HP cartridges feel like HP cartridges. Counterfeit HP cartridges are illegally sold to unsuspecting customers as HP, when in fact they aren't HP cartridges at all. However, the sad truth is that even the best counterfeit HP print cartridges cheat you out of your money and provide you with performance that can't compare to that of genuine HP cartridges. The quality and performance of a genuine HP print cartridge simply can't be reproduced.Counterfeit print cartridges, by definition, are predominantly refilled or remanufactured print cartridges packed in unauthorized or fake reproductions of HP packaging. By illegally using the HP trademark, counterfeit products mislead consumers into believing they are getting genuine HP."
I always try to have 20+ extra RJ-45 connectors on hand, so I can make a cable for a friend or help wire up a patch cable from time to time. I've used a wide variety of connectors, and there are three basic things a connector should do; all three of which these connectors do well:1. Allow easy crimping (meaning the individual wires go in well and can easily be verified that they're all the way inserted, and the crimp tool can be squeezed all the way without the connector breaking).2. Work well in network jacks (a lot of cheaper connectors don't stay in well, or the plastic release tab breaks off easily. Not the case with these).3. Last a long time (I have yet to have one of these fail, and I've been buying them now for over a year. You'd be surprised how often some other connectors, especially cheap bulk brands, fail).The pricing on Amazon is pretty good, too!
great lens...for the price. its not the "best" lens, but it works well. the pictures are not very sharp but i didn't expect perfect quality and it has a decent depth of field.It was a good buy.
I bought this cable at Vann's through Amazon, for a price of U.S. 30. For that price, this cable has no competition, is definitely the best. The shipment was prompt and the product of excellent quality. Hopefully a similar offer again, because at that price, this cable is a gift.PD: Very solid construction!!
I bought a pack of these sleeves to use when shooting outdoor sports in the rain. I'm not a pro photographer and couldn't justify the expense of the superior Aquatech rain gear. I needed something small and light that fits in my camera backpack and keeps me shooting during poor weather conditions I occasionally encounter.If you do a lot of shooting in questionable weather and can justify the $200 cost, the Aquatech is obviously a better solution. But for $6, the Op/Tech sleeves are hard to beat in a pinch, particularly for casual photographers.The sleeves are large enough to cover most all but the largest of the pro telephoto lenses. It fits my D300 with battery pack and 70-200 2.8 with room to spare. The sleeve has a hole in the rear - just remove your eyepiece cover, stretch the hole over the eyepiece, and replace the cover to hold it in place. The sleeve has a drawstring closure in front that holds very securely to the lens hood. The plastic is transparent and thin enough to allow operation of all the controls right through the sleeve (vs, sliding your hands up inside). It's a very usable solution, although it does make adjusting the zoom a bit more difficult. But again, this is intended to be more of an emergency or occasional rain solution.I've spent endless hours shooting football games in the rain and the protection provided is excellent. As long as you don't poke a hole in it, your equipment will stay dry. I'm able to reuse them multiple times.Pros: Very low cost, stores anywhere, excellent protection, low tech ease of use, able to see all of the camera's controls, works with tripods and monopods.Cons: Takes a few minutes to put on and get adjusted, makes accessing some controls a little awkward (but not impossible), far too long for short lenses.Bottom line: Excellent emergency protection during occasional bad weather for cameras with larger lenses. Those using smaller lenses should look for another solution.
I did some functionality/price comparisons before putting the order, and I am happy with my choice. The delivery was much faster than the estimate. The only disappointment is that when I opened the box, I noticed that the packagings don't look like brand new, factory packaging: the Styrofoam shock absorbers had missing pieces, the wrapping of the unit was open, and the remote control was taped to the wrapping haphazardly. So, I'm not sure if I'll still buy from Amazon in the future.
I'd heard of Flash Drives for years but held off on getting one. After using countless floppies, Zips, and CD-RWs for data exchange I decided it was time for a Flash Drive.The memory key is compact. It's about the same size as a standard five-pack of Wrigley's gum. It also works quickly and reliably, and can connect to any USB-equipped Mac or Windows machine. Even though this is a USB 2.0 product it works fine on a USB 1.1 system--it just doesn't go at USB 2.0 speed.This is useful in many situations. The most common is transporting files from an office, school, or library to a home computer. Another great use for the Flash Drive, however, is transferring files from an older machine to a new one. It's also good for those with more than one computer who need data synched.My model number is 22P9240, but this seems to be the same product. There are other makes of these out there, but IBM is the best due to the reliability.Note that the CD claims it requires Windows. This does, as previously stated, work on the Mac OS (both 9 and X). They don't need any drivers for this but the CD is still useful due to the PDF version of the manual it contains.
So far so good with this product. Have purchased several others in the past that failed to stick properly from day #1. This suction cup mount is doing a great job so far. Also has good flexibility so you can move the view around if there's glare or your co-pilot is typing in new locations or an alternate route.
I have cleaned my computer screens many times with this package and am still happy. I don't know that I actually needed two bottles, but hey now I don't feel pressured to find the one that went missing.
I used the Nuvi 270 in Nantucket in August and September and in Provence and Paris in October. It guided us to addresses and to "points of interest" in both places with visual and oral directions. In France, passengers in our rental car were impressed and plan to buy one. It guided us on one-lane roads in Provence and got us to our destination every time. It's database was great offering phone numbers for golf courses, restaurants, etc.The system for attaching and detaching it from a rental car windshield is terrific. The cigarette lighter plug set up is great. When you turn off the engine (and thereby power down the plug), the Nuvi 270 turns off and when you start up again it comes on. No human intervention needed.Having a voice that told us in English to take the "2nd exit at the roundabout" and displayed the same info at the top of the screen, also in English, as we were driving through France, made our trip much pleasanter.A winner from Garmin.
This is a great little speaker system. Batteries last a VERY long time. I still have not changed mine and it has been since March. I don't listen to it daily, but enough to expect it to have lost power. Sounds great indoors, only negative I would give it is that when I bring it on my camping trips, the sound gets fuzzy, almost like poor reception on a radio station. This is probably because I have to put it up so loud outdoors. So full volume is not great, but for indoor projects it is perfect.
Great player has everything you could want in a player, great sound too. The only con is the fonts is too small ever after downloading the upgrade. The best on the market in my opinion!!!!
These speakers are extremely good. The sound is very clear, the bass sounds very natural. Get them. I found them incredibly difficult to find, I searched over 20 sites until I finally got them. Amazon totally has a monopoly going on. But anyway, bottom line, get these as soon as possible, because I remember when they were available for like $80 and when I finally found them at like the 23rd site they were $107. But they were worth it. Maybe watch it if they reach like $200. But otherwise, yes.
I am sure the product is fine, but it does not fit the Z3 (at least not mine, 2001). If you need one for a z3, get Metra 40-vw10 instead. This one worked perfectly. Maybe I could have figured that out before ordering if I spent more time. Otherwise, I am sure this is a fine product if it fits your car.
I had an older MS Natural keyboard. I dont recall the model. It was not USB. This keyboard has a similar feel. The keys are firm enough to let you know you are pressing something. I like all the extra buttons although I think its mainly a novelty. The biggest improvement for me is the built in padded wrist rest. This thing is way more comfortable that the previous keyboard. If you area familiar with the MS Natural feel then you will know what this one is like. Very similar. The only thing I had a problem with was the software installation. You need to install the software first before connecting the keyboard. During the install you need to select your keyboard from the list. The problem for me was you also needed to select your Microsoft mouse. Since I wsant using a Microsoft mouse I was a bit confused by this since I could not skip this step. I just picked "standard optical mouse". I ahve a logitech mouse and I was not planing on replacing it. I saw no reason to install a mouse driver for a mouse I was not going to use. Other than this one issue I totally love this new keyboard. I can describe how comfortable it is compared to the hard plastic on the older one. I'm very happy.
I really really want to like this camera! I started off with the Dx3500 and then I found out Kodak released an updated version of the same camera, I traded my Dx3500 in for the Dx3600 model. They both are pretty much the same except the Dx3600 has a 2x optical zoom and can make movies complete with audio. As long as you dont use the 2x optical zoom, your pictures come out very nice. It is when you start zooming in is where you run into problems. Every picture that I have ever taken with the zoom has been out of focus. The movie mode is picky. Sometimes it gives you a nice clean movie, other times it is out of focus as well. If all you need are nice pictures, I would stick with the Dx3500. The Dx3600 is just way to picky! If anyone has any better luck with this camera, I would love to hear about it!....
I, too, bought this item for 75% off. With that in mind, I love this product. It was tough to install, but with patience, I got it installed. The design is sleek and works well in my kitchen which is quickly becoming a shrine to Michael Graves. There are a few things that I wish this would have:The clock does not glow in the dark, so walking into a dark kitchen you will not know what time it is unless you turn on the light.The stations on the radio do not come in as clearly as one would like, but that is typical with under the counter CD playersI wish it had an auxillary plug-in on it so that you can plug things into it and work with the timer to turn things automatically (my last under the unit did this).Other than that, I do not suggest buying this product at full price.
This is a good flat screen television that has a very good price! I got this 20 inch TV a couple of months ago when my old 19 inch TV broke and this 20 inch television is the perfect size for my room, not to big and not too small and I love that it is a flat screen television which my old one wasn't and I love the sleek stylish silver colored modern design of it and I'm also very impressed with the excellent sound with speakers that are on the top, bottom and sides of the screen and I'm impressed with the beautiful clear picture and I like that you can select the sound and picture options that best suit your own personal tastes. Also impressive is the quadrasurf feature that has 4 buttons all of different colors that allows you to save 10 favorite channels for each button at a total of 40 favorite channels and with that feature you can group your favorite channels by catagory. The only complaint I have is that there is a small buzzing sound at the back of this TV but I have found that it's really only noticibely loud if the volue is really low or the mute is on but despite that I'm very happy I got this TV andnand I own a stereo CD player and a CD boombox that are also made by Philips and I'm very satisfied with those products too!
the price is competetive!shipping is fast!the package of the item is graceful and beautiful!it deserves the famous big brand SENNHEISER!
I purchased this surge protector to put under a shelving unit and it works great. All of my plugs, wall worts and all, can fit in the spaces allotted. Has a very quality feel to it and the price is reasonable. Highly recommended.
It's really easy to use and if anything records too well. It picks up all the paper shuffling,coughing and sniffing as well as the professor. I'm not complaining, I'd much rather have it record everything than skip in and out as some recorders I've had will do. At first I was really intimidated by all the stuff on the display, but I quickly learned to focus on the most important parts -red light means you are recording!
I purchased this for my 2006 iPod Video and it worked great - held up on 10 hour flights, etc. Then my iPod Video died and I got what I thought was the same exact iPod (August 2007, Software Version 1.2.1) and when I tried to attach the Maxell Battery Pack, my iPod tells me that it's not compatible!I'm mad at Apple for doing this, but I'd love to know what Battery Pack will work, now that I have a useless Maxell one.
This is an awesome mp3. It is the first I've own and seems to be of great quality. I guess I can't compare it to another one. Anyway, the screen is great, transfer of songs works easily and it seems like it will withstand quite a bit of usage. I really have no complaints. I like the way it sorts the songs, pictures and videos.
I have a 5.1 system with the more expensive (now gone) Celestion A Series speakers. I recommended and ordered these for a friend in hopes they would be at least comparable. No disappointments! Wonderful little speakers and a great price. Very attractive and well built also. Beats me how they can even make money on these! Would make fine surround speakers in a moderate home theater set-up or fine for a small stereo rack.
I've been looking at digital cameras for a long time - and finally decided to purchase. Based on the reviews I read, the Fujifilm 4800 seemed like a real solid choice. The reviews were correct - it is a great camera. I'm very happy with the compact size, ease of use, quality photos, and speed between shots. I have noticed that in low-light, the LCD screen is virtually worthless - I think that's the case with most digital cameras. also, it's a little tricky to figure out how to get something to focus in Auto mode if the first try is not successful. I'm very happy with the purchase, however, I just have some learning to do.
My old cassette adaptor's cord recently gave out and I decided to try this one. I figured that because it's so cheap that it wouldn't be that good and I could always get another one if this one wasn't good. Well, it was a smart buy because this is great! The price is awesome [ a lot cheaper than my old one that I got at a chain store] and the sound quality is fantastic.All around, this works very well and I would recommend it to anyone who listens to Pandora or their iPod. Seriously great sound for such a little amount of money.
Price/sizeThis backpack is a great deal at this price! I looked at other backpacks at this price, and they were half the size. This is a nice standard size backpack.ComfortThis backpack has well padded shoulder straps.Overall, it is a great backpack for the price, with lots of extra pockets.
It's much easier to one click purchase the points here and redeem it on the xbox site so I don't have to spend so much time clicking around on a dpad interface.I don't like saving my payment options on microsoft's site since it has bitten me in the rear once but their customer service was willing to work with me.
I purchased an Electrofuel (now Electrovaya) pp160A for my compaq laptop two years ago when they first came out (at the time Electrofuel in Canada was just transitioning from a tiny startup company to a manufacturer). It worked as advertised (I think the puffing up comment is nonsense) to provide clean power for extended intervals with 4 hr recharge. This week it has worn out and now I am purchasing a new one despite the high price tag because nothing else compares to this product. Electrovaya says to expect 300-400 recharge cycles before it dies, so 160w unit preferred over 120w unit to give you the longest amount of time before having to replace this pretty expensive battery. It gets 3 stars because 2 years is a bit short for a $400 product (look around on the internet and find cheaper prices...)
I have used panasonic tapes for a while and the tapes have been excellent.. I have not had any issues... buying experience was good as product was shipped on time and arrived promptly..
been using now for some time I really like the 32 optical zoom man its good. I play lots of golf and I was able to zoom in on the group in front of me over 200 yards away. Too bad camera did'nt come with a stabilizer.. cause it really flutters when you zoom in so far away..Hey JVC make next camera with some stabilizing for this price....
OK! What else can one say to describe one's satisfaction in a 50 foot coil of power video audio security camera wire? :)
I use this as a quick method for making cabbage slaw and shredded salads and find it very effective and timely when making a complete meal or just a light lunch or brunch.
Much better than the Apple ear buds that come with the ipod. I like the carrying case. Bass is lacking but again, much better than Apple's. I recommend these for casual, mobile listening.
I have extensive experience with wireless system setup and operation. My whole system is all Linksys gear. After four hours on this camera, I give up.When you update the firmware, it erases everything you programmed into the camera so beware.I could get the camera to work in WiFi mode. Picture is decent, not great. The motion sensing function triggers quite well.The frustration comes from an inability to get the email function to work. Kept getting an error message with the system parameters setup so it should have worked.The FAQ section on Linksys website is almost non-existent. I did not bother to call because in my past experience that is of minimal help and very frustrating.Features sound great but could not get it to work right. I will find another unit.
Just what I needed. Due to poor mobo design my power supply's cable was about half an inch too short. This got the job done.
amazon is providing terrible service on this one guys!!!!! order from somewhere else....I ordered mine on May 23rd and still hasn't even been SHIPPED!!!!!! I could have made the TV out of spare parts by now!!!!!!....They have given me the runaround big time and keep giving the stock answer of "We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this delay."While we do our best to adhere to these estimates, our inventory is constantlychanging based on information we receive directly from our suppliers. Occasionally,unexpected fluctuations in supply or changes in release dates for new products willadd time to our original availability estimate."oh ok....just send it whenever you feel like......wtf!!!!?????this is more of a commentary on AMAZON....absolutely terrible service....and when you finally get a customer service rep to call you they have such strong accents you can barely understand them...i will NEVER shop amazon again...beware the fine print that says this item ships in 3-5weeks.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The designers of this binder could have done a significantly better job than this. I'm particularly NOT impressed with how CD's on adjacent pages tend to rub against each other when the pages are turned. This is especially bothersome when you want to access CD's from the center pages. Moreover, you really CANNOT open the binder completely - with the hardcovers flat against a table surface, otherwise, you run the risk of cracking CD's stored somewhere in a middle page. My advise, DON'T buy this one.
The RAID software that came with it did not work. The updated version from their website didn't work either, until I switched to using Firewire. I have read reviews that the RAID software only works on an non-Intel Mac. That wasn't the case for me, but it did not work with USB 2.After I got it working with Firewire I finally started transferring files to it. Unfortunately it was glacially slow, taking all night to transfer a few hundred gigs - making the drive's 1 TB of space effectively useless. However, I read a review of a different drive that recommended formatting it for NTFS. After doing that, it works wonderfully.So, in short:1) Download new RAID software from their website2) Use RAID software with Firewire only3) Format it for NTFSAfter doing all that, it's a good drive.The instructions that comes with it is horrible, and the customer support did not pick up after 40 minutes of being on hold. Still, it is a good drive for the money after I finally got it working.I will post an update later if the drive fails or if I have any more problems.
With only 32 Megs I'm lucky to get 30 minutes of play. I tend to exercise for at least 45. Also, with no belt clip I have to hold on to it for my run. That is inconvenient and simply not acceptable. On the other hand the software, sound and sexy look are awesome.
I don't know how this player worked. I never took it out of the box. I was mostly upset and frustrated that when I googled PAL systems this came up, I ordered it and they sent me a region 1 player not the pal system I was looking for and that I was unable to communicate with amazon about my problem. All those tidy little choice boxes. And of course all the reason to send back something state that it's not their fault so you have to pay return postage on it! Even when it's not what you ordered!
The router is stable, and it does what says, but any access control is cumbersome. The documentation if fairly limited, and the help explanations are ambiguous. The menus are not straight forward. It was difficult to configure some fairly simple access control. The controls were limited, and it took Cisco support days to answer questions. They eventually had to resort to reading the source code to figure out the answer to my questions. When limitations on the manufacturer claims were discovered, the answer was, "Well this is an entry level router" despite feature claims. VPN is 3DES only. The first router also suffered from sudden death while configuring access controls and came up in a partially configured state that would not allow further configuration. Had to RMA the product back to Cisco.All-in-all I am very disappointed in this router, and 2 stars is generous. I gave it 2 stars only because it does seem to run for long periods of time uninterrupted (as expected). PK
Although a "vertical style" design, this mouse still requires quite a bit of wrist pronation to grasp. Too much for my comfort, so I returned it.
1 gb dimm had it in computer in about 5 min works like a charm easy installation works well win 7 and does the job.
FIRST OFF I GOT THIS AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT MY GIRLFRIEND GAVE IT TO ME AND SHE PAID TOO MUCH FOR THIS USELESS PRODUCT. I TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF IT, IT EVEN HAD THE PROTECTIVE SEAL STILL ON THE PLASTIC. BUT ONLY A MONTH OF USING THE PRODUCT IT STOPS WORKING, IT WILL ERASE ALL THE DATA YOU HAD ON IT AND SIMPLY SAY &quot;UPGRADER&quot; ON THE SCREEN. I BEG YOU DONT WASTE ANY MONEY ON THIS OVERPRICED JUNK THERE IS A REASON THAT THE COMPANY &quot;RIO&quot; IS BANKEDRUPT. SPEND THE EXTRA HUNDRED AND GET AN IPOD THAT WORKS. IF I MEET THE MAKER OF THIS PRODUCT I WOULD BE MORE THEN GLAD TO CHUCK THIS PRODUCT AT THEM!!!!
This is our second product of this kind and we use the thing endlessly. We had one die out after about 8 years of hard use and so had to very disappointingly throw it away. We then went on a quest for a replacement and had a hard time finding it. So when we found this on Amazon we got it immediately. Really needless to say we still love it just as much as the one we had before. They are great for grating cheese (which is our most frequent use) and for slicing. These are just great. I don't really know that there is much else that needs to be said. Great Product.
This lock worked on our laptop when others would not. It has a rubber ring next to the computer, so it accommodated this particular laptop that had a ridge close to the opening.
I am not quite sure why so many negative reviews have come up for this recorder. My experience has been fairly well painless. While I do not have a Hi Def television yet, I have found it interesting/nice that this device converts between the inputs. For example, an RCA video input would be output as S-Video as long as I have the S-Video cable connected as the output path. No swapping inputs on the television! In the home theater receivers I have seen, this functionality would simplify things a great deal. I use my RCA drc8052N DVD Recorder to run analog signal devices in, and receive digital signals out. The conversions are clean and the audio and video I get are more than acceptable.DVD recording has gone off without a hitch. Recording old home movies to DVD from VHS has gone very well and has allowed me to subsequently pull that movie data into the PC for editing and compiling home movie DVD's although this step is really a hobby for me and is not necessary. The menu editing in the RCA DCR8052N, while tedious, certainly is adequate.I purchased my unit ahead of the Christmas season last year for less than $100 at a local retailer and have not had a minute's trouble. I also must note on the heat issue that my cabinet is not ideal for this type of equipment. The heat within the cabinet can seem quite high, but this machine and my other devices have performed very well. I do periodically clean my electronic equipment by blowing it out and ensuring dust doesn't have a chance to build up, but this is a habit of mine. Our PS2 will stop working due to dust build-up if I don't keep it cleaned out, for instance.The interface for operating this system is complex but not gratuitously so. A review of the documentation prior to operation should be enough for most folks to be able to take advantage of most of it's features.At a minimum, this device is far superior to it's 2 star average. 4 stars is a conservative representation of it's overall value.
I had to return the first cd radio I ordered (different make) as the cd player stopped working. (By the way, I dreaded going through the "return hassle" most places have but was amazed at how easy it was with Amazon.com. Though I've purchased several things from Amazon, this was the first time I had to return anything. Hats off to 'em). Now to this radio. I'm sure glad the other one quit working or I'd never known how great this little item is. It does everything described and it does it all well! It even picks up stations my Stereo sytsem can't. The sound is pretty darn good for a clock radio. The "touch" system is easy to use and easy to set. I am totally satisfied with it and I'm usually a little on the "picky" side. If you decide to buy it, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.. (Actually, I'd give it six stars, if I could).
I haven't had any problems in the brief period of ownership. One recommendation, a larger, heavier base as the unit tips easily when any cable is moved (a minor annoyance).
This is a very very comfortable, durable headset. Has not broken as my others have. Great sound quality. An overall wonderful product.
I just received this ceiling plate last week and installed it over the weekend. It is very solid (cast aluminum, not iron) and mounted easily. I would have paid a few bucks more and rated it 5 stars if it came with mounting hardware (screws, anchors, etc), especially if they were also black. The 4 mounting holes are quite large and require using a couple of washers unless you're using humongous lag screws to mount it.
This is great for those of us that want to add an MP3 or Ipod connection to our Pioneer stereos. Very eaay to install (assuming you can get access to the back of your stereo). Just plug it into the rear of your stereo and add an RCA to 3.5mm connector (for standard MP3 players) and you are all set. Tune the stereo to Aux setting, plug in your MP3 player and you are good to go. Highly recommended.
Plugged this into a Netgear ReadyNAS NV+, as a replacement for the 256mb DIMM it shipped with. This DIMM passed the built in memory test three times and the NAS has been running for about two weeks since without issue. Slight bump in transfer speeds, but nothing major. I'm not running any additional services to see how much this extra memory might help there.
Excelente producto! La calidad es realmente la MEJOR. Yo actualmente tengo 3 filtros 77mm y entran perfecto. Tiene un belcro muy fuerte y un gancho plastico. Ademas puede ser anexado a mochila o bolso fotografico mediante un boton y belcro. Muy conforme con el producto.
This modem died after just under 4 months of use.It is a bit tricky to configure. Also you have to install software on the computer you plug directly to the moden by LAN cable to configure it(which i think is ridiulous for a modem router). But once done, it performed very well..It demise came in the form of sudden continuous and simultaneously flashing USB and ADSL lights... Link lights won't light up when a cable is plugged in... not even pressing the reset button or unplug/replug the power adapter helped. Its doom was confirmed by live support from zoom.comI'm not sure i'd by zoom again. The configuration hitch, its rather tough interface and its short lifespan are too much for me.
As far as a review for an electronic part goes, you really cant get too in depth about this product. Good quality plastic and wires are clearly labled. Goes in easy and stays working. If you need a 2001-04 forester wiring harness , this is it . Clearly defined in function and works well. A simple 5 stars.
This NB-5L battery is a very good battery with a very long life. This battery is as good as the Cannon battery that came with the camera.
this harness made installing my stereo very easy to install. took about 30 minutes to install my stereo...most of the time was spent stripping the wires, so you could imagine how easy the actual installation is. saved me $50 by not having Best Buy install my head unit. Just match the colors...anyone can do it
I purchased this boombox about three months ago, for use in my office. The sound quality is great. Both CD and tape playback are excellent. The size is perfect. Actually, I would like it even a bit smaller if possible, but smaller size boomboxes are not easy to find. So, for placement on a desk at work, this model is perfect.Based on the sound quality, I have no doubts that this item could be used in one's bedroom, and you would not be disappointed.For the amount you are paying, you are getting a great deal of value in this item. I strongly recommend it.
I am reasonably happy with this case, but I am annoyed that Nikon doesn't make more than one size/length case, given that different users may have different length lenses. I bought it to use on my Nikon D200 with the 18 - 200 Nikkor zoom lens. It works, but if you use that lens without the lens shade, the case is longer than it needs to be (annoying waste of space, making camera bulkier than it needs to be). If you use it with the lens shade, it's just a bit too short. I use the lens shade all the time and at first was very annoyed it was too short, but then realized that if I really forced it, I could just barely fasten the velcro with the lens shade on. And within a week I had stretched the leather enough that it closed pretty easily with the lens shade attached. So it is useable, tho it should be a bit bigger to properly cover the camera body (e.g., in rain).My other complaint is the method of fastening the case to the camera strap. I didn't realize when I ordered it that it would not be like other SLR cases I have bought for film cameras. A film SLR case attaches firmly to the camera body and the nose just swings down to open. Nice. But on a digital, I guess you need access to too many workings on the camera body. So instead, it is a completely separate case (not attached to camera at all). When it's on, it fastens securely around the camera with velcro. But when you open it to take a picture, it is completely detached, except for an elastic strap that fastens around the camera strap. So the entire case dangles there (bulkily/awkwardly) while you take the picture. I got used to this inconvenience pretty quickly. But my big gripe is that the snap that fastens the elastic pops off pretty often (several times a day, in heavy use on my vacation) and when that happens the entire case falls to earth (in the dirt? over a cliff?). Not a good design.I would also say it is pretty drastically overpriced, for what it is. There aren't any other camera-fitting options that I know of, so I would buy it again (it's better than nothing and better than a camera bag IMHO) but I fault Nikon for overcharging for a quite imperfect accessory for their professional camera. Nikon, listen up: Make different sizes for different lenses! And fix the strap problem!
Was as advertised works fine as far as I know it went out to one of our salesman....Order was delivered on time all in all a good experience
This was a total waste of money. Everyone is talking about a CD. Well, there was no CD included in this package. Colby supposely guarantees there products. WRONG!!! When you send them an email they don't even bother answering. Guess the product is not worth their time. And their web site does not offer a download of the software. I will never buy anything 'Colby' again.
I have never written a review like this before but felt compelled to do so in this case. Those considering purchase of this printer should be aware that the claim that it will work with pict bridge connections is NOT true. I purchased this for my wife thinking that it would be a nice compact simple printer to operate where we could easily print pictures of the grandkids. She and I both have newer Nikon digitals and the pictbridge connection will not work with mine at all. With hers, we can make a connection and, following drections carefully, we can get it to 'energize' the printer but the printer will only print intermittent photos and not of good quality. The printer will not pull the paper though properly. (We have even changed batteries in the camera to no avail and had a tech savvy son-in-law look at it.) I read reviews by others, but feel this printer is simply not reliable. I wanted to share our bad experience with those of you evauating a purchase.In my opinion, Canon should be more forthcoming with claims about interface with other cameras. I'm in the process of trying to return it to Amazon. We're going to buy an HP, which I should have done initially.Thank you.
I did something that I usually do not do; buy a first generation electronic format. I usually have a rule to wait at least a year to 2 years. I do this for two reasons, 1- usually it takes that long for all the bugs to be worked out. 2 - The quality of first generation releases are usually bare minimal to get a release. Plain ol' DVD's are a FAR cry from what they were at first release. There is a 3rd reason that is specifid to formats that have multiple format releases (HD DVD and Bluray). I waited almost 2 years to buy a progressive scan DVD player that played both SACD and DVD Audio. I knew people that chose a format when it was first released and went out and purchased a universal later on. Knowing all that and throwing years of regiment out the window I went out a got the Toshiba HD-A1 player.The Positive:I picked up 3 films as well and I watched 2 right off the bat: Syriana and Serinity. I hooked the player up to my Sony vpl-vw10ht projecter via the component jacks since my projector does not have an HDMI connector. Actually, that really made for an easy install for me, every review I have read on both Blu-ray and HDDVD players, there is an HDMI compitibility issue that is causing some problems. Right off the bat I can say WOW, what a difference!The picture is crisp and vivid right down to the smallest detail. You can see blemishes on the actors faces and backround detail that was usually blurred with standard DVD. Smooth motion no matter what is going on. There is no motion artifacts! This is incredible! My projector played the movies in 1080i, while not 1080p it is jaw dropping on my 108 inch screen! Here's something, my projector is an LCD and with standard DVDs I would get "hot spots" from time to time when there would be large patches of brown/tan (like a dessert scene) or red. This didn't happen all of the time, but on occasions and it drove me nuts. There is absolutly no hot spots in Syriana, where 80% of the movie takes place in a dessert or in Serenity. No color bleeding either which happened from time to time with Standard DVD's. My eyes have seen the glory!!The Negatives:Extremly long start up time! You are looking at close to 3 minutes before you can actually press play! It actually makes sence since the Toshiba HD-A1 is basically a PC. It is a Pentium with Linux, so it has to boot and you guys know what that means!?!Also, unless you use the HDMI it will not upsample your older DVD's from 480p to 720p or 1080i. This hurt! I have 650 DVD's and 3 HD DVDs... So, my $500 investment is going to be used minimally or I have to start rebuilding my collection pronto.The remote that comes with the Toshiba HD-A1 is not setup for ease of use that is for sure! They moved the FF and RW buttons to under the play button and put the stop button to the right of the play. Needless to say that I stopped the movie 4 times! This wouldn't be so bad if the player didn't have to go through most of the booting proccess everytime! Also, the remote is not back lit and the lables are hard to read. So in a movie condition (little to no light) you are out of luck until you can memorize the layout. Now I plan to program my universal remote that came with my Sunfire TGIII to operate the player and it is back lit and nice big buttons!The other bad thing is, if you do not use the HDMI cable, you need to use either the coax or optical for the audio output. What that does is, the player had to decode the HD audio signal and recode it (in this case it codes to DTS) to output it. So if the signle is Dolby Digital Plus or HDDD, it is converted to DTS at a lower frequency rate. The good news is, it sounded just as good as everything else I have been listening to so I am not disappointed. As well as my reviever is not setup for that type of higher rate signal anyway.Last, it wieghs 13 pounds! and has a bigger foot print than other HT devides so it might not fit into the spot that your old DVD player was in.Final Thoughts:For me, the more pristeen video was worth the purchase alone and I will start to get new titles in the HD DVD format and slowly pick and choose what one I will replace from my current DVD collection. Even though I have no plans on replacing my current projector and now with this format, I feel I upgraded for a few hundred bucks instead of 10 grand+ for a new HD projector! I have a renewed excitement for movies now and plan on making some new movie purchases when I am done with this review. I feel I backed the right format with HD DVD, since it is backwards compatible unlike Bluray, but one never knows. I am happy but I would say unless you have a large display and/or you are an AV nut case like me, waiting a year for prices to go down and bugs to be fixed could be the way to go. You will eventually end up here anyway!
Have used probably 30 of these cards, in older PC's.A solid card.Good replacement for built-in video [shared memory]Idid lose a few when the el-cheapo fan diedand the card seemed to have overheated.Installing replacement fans AFTER the oem fan died has never brought one back to life [in my experience]If the fan is making noise, replace it ASAP.Vendor should have used a standard 40mm fan, instead of the propietary type they used.I like the video card, but hate the cooling fan.
i received it in great condition but what i truly disliked was the packaging they could of sended it in a safer wayit was inside a white box that i like so now i wont ever loose itthe shipping was fastthe packaging sucked thats why il take 1 star off but it does work and the wire is very longwich is why il give this product a 4 star :)
After carefully analyzing the two prior reviews, it appears there is conflicting history. My previous experience with Panasonic products is most positive. We have a decided problem with sounds in that I am deafened by damage to the acoustic nerve. This would be a factor since there is little or no sound discrmination. Do believe we will purchase one of these units for home and business (Insurance Claims) use. bk
Awesome sound and easy setup. Unless your a person who listens to every noise, every sound, looking for perfect seperation for each channel this is the perfect setup. Just make sure to add a subwoofer and you wont be sorry at all. This will impress anyone who hears it. Go ahead invite over your friends to hear and they wont believe it. Much less complicated then figuring out how to run wires and where to mount the speakers.
I'm not someone who knows a lot of terminology for the way music is projected. But I'll start by saying I bought these to replace the $20 VModa earbuds that cracked at the bottom of my purse. These have definitely lasted longer, and you can just feel that it's more durable when you put them on. The VModa earbuds, however, had much better sound/better bass/cleaner quality. These are really good too, definitely better than the buds that came with my Ipod. You can definitely hear the full range of sound and all the subtleties in the music. My only objection is that the bass doesn't really have a strong body, and there's still that cheap earbud static that trails some sounds. These are good for the price though, which is below $20, I wouldn't pay any more than that.
For such a small PDA, it is amazing! Using GedStar Pro (purchased separately), I was able to import my entire genealogy database from my genealogy program, The Master Genealogist. I have about 3000 individuals in that database (with many details and photos). I find it is handy to refer to my genealogy in the Z22 while I'm working with something else on the computer. It's also handy for keeping a record of my contacts, making brief memo notations,etc. I'm pleased with the picture quality of the photos I've loaded onto my little PDA. I recommend buying the hard plastic case for it, a good protection. (I had purchased that locally before ordering from Amazon.com, else I'd have bought it here.) I had originally purchased the Palm Z22 locally but had to return it because it was faulty. The one that I bought after that from Amazon.com is excellent!
these headphones sound so good you will never want to listen to your stereo through your speakers again. i love the extended cord so i can lie in bed and listen to my stereo at night especially those sleepless nights. the magnets on these headphones are huge to produce the awesome sound and extra solid bass that you can actually feel when you crank up the volume a little. i do not know if other headphones out there have magnets this big.do not hear them at high volume cuz they are very powerful. they fit very comfortable. i highly recommend these headphones to anyone out there that likes to listen to music through headphones
These headphones sound great and stay in your ear with the wacky little pads that they put on them. For the price I don't know if you could get a better sounding set of headphones. The nice thing is that I can wear these much longer than the five dollar set I had previously before they get uncomfortable. So here is what bugs me about these. The carrying pouch, while it looks cool, doesn't keep the wires from getting all tangled up, why don't they make one of those plastic things that you spin with your fingers so the wires go around the outside. Secondly and many other reviews point this out, the right bud has a longer wire, about 6-8 inches, now I assume its so the shirt clip has enough slack to keep from pulling the ear bud out when you are jogging but seriously, that is super annoying. I would recommend them though just the same.
When I see bad reviews on a product that I have used and like, I sometimes wonder where they are coming from. This is a great camera, with easy to use software. The resolution is outstanding, the colors are great, installation was easy, and the software is easy and fun. Works great on Yahoo including 640X480. At this price, it is a steal
Before I purchased, I researched. First I read magazine reviews which I found online via my favorite Mac magazines websites...then came here, among other places to price the one I wanted. The Epson Perfection 1650 Photo Flatbed scanner. I read ALL the reviews here and though I found a few people who seemed to have problems (mostly Windows users) I found the rest to be fair to great. So I decided to take a chance and it was a chance worth taking. This scanner, scans in clean, clear and sweet. No shadows, no problems. And though I am a photoshop Queen, I also enjoyed the software which comes with the scanner. I haven't tried scanning in a strip of film yet, but I expect no problems from this dream machine.
This dvd player is great. I bought it from Target for $200 bucks. I have an hd tv and I bought a HDMI cable that I got from amazon.com for $10 bucks and the dvd player upconverts dvds to hd quality. It is so amazing. I really thought that I was watching a HD DVD or a Blu Ray dvd.The speakers are amazing. I don't care about the "surround" aspect of it so I put the speakers on stereo and I get a GREAT sound. I can't really feel the boom box like I wished but I can feel the bass sometimes.I've used all the features like AM/FM, photo viewer and ipod dock connector. My camera didn't connect to the dvd player so I had to transfer to USB.Thanks Philips. I love it.
I was really pleased with my Minolta 7000i (bought used six years ago), great photos, no problems. When I wanted to get the next stage camera, I only looked at Minoltas. I chose the XTsi for it's ability to be used as an everyday camera (automatic, program mode), and all the features that make the manual photography so fun. Photos (developed at home or by processing plant) come out crystal clear, sharp, vibrant. The camera is sooo light in comparison to similar models. Batteries last a long time (although I did prefer the common AAA batteries of it's predicesor). While I love Minolta's cameras, I admit to using only Sigma lenses (look at the Sigma 28-105 Aspherical - a great universal lens for this camera)
The SanDisk Secure Digital 2.0 GB Extreme III memory card was promoted as a bargain price for a trusted manufacturer's product. I purchased two for my Nikon Digital SLR. However, when they arrived, initially I could not get them to accept images from either the Nikon nor my pocket Canon Digital. Finally, I realized that the lable of the cards had been misprinted, misplacing the position of the "locked" indicator mark. This fact was not mentioned in either Amazon's promotion nor in the printed material accompanying the cards. Now that I have figured out the problem, the cards work fine and truly were a bargain! Candidness in their promotion on Amazon's part was lacking, however!
I didn't have any dial tone using this cord. I tried with two phones with the same result. The connections weren't loose and no damage to the cord. Both phones work fine with a different shorter cord..
When I first purchased this tv the built in tv guide would not work. I called Toshiba and they were very helpful. They sent me a sim upgrade that cleared up the problem. Also the bulb failed while under warranty and they sent me a new bulb to replace the old one. However I am concerned that the bulb would fail with just under a year of duty.Overall the picture is very good, and in HDTV the picture is incredible. Watching movies is a sheer delight.My only complaints at this time are that the TV will not auto skip channels for which there is no reception, and it takes a good 5 to 10 seconds to change channels when surfing, a real annoyance. They really need some kind of autoprogramming feature that you find with most TV sets today.Overall, a wonderful picture and customer service was quite good, unlike some of the other experiences posted. Changing channels if you don't know where you want to go can be realllllly frustrating.
I bought this tripod in Dec.2006 and used it a lot until it broke in Jan 2010.Like most other negative reviews, my tripod broke where the flip mechanism rotates and it became a pain to use; leg sliding by itself, not enough height, and I had to used it with duck tape for a while. However, I would like to stress that this tripod produced great pictures with my Nikon D80 and traveled with me a lot, it might have quality problems with the plastic, but it makes up for it with its weight. I doubt I would have carried a heavier tripod as much as I carried this one and it worked perfectly well every time. The head might not be as sturdy as I would have liked, since positioning the D80 on its side sometimes proved too much weight for it. Would I buy it again...maybe, I think overall is a great tripod with some quality issues, if Manfrotto could fix the plastic problem and put a better head locking mechanism it would definitely be the perfect tripod for me.
This unit is useful and works as spec'd. However it needs some usability improvements:- LCD needs more legibility - provide backlighting and larger lettering for units of measurements (KWH etc); Perhaps just 'raising' the LCD out of the display 'window well' would help legibility.- Needs a 'detachable' power cable instead of a fixed 3-prong. I'd suggest the standardized cable/connector approaches of a PC or the AC adapter/power supply of laptops. The first thing a user must do currently, with this unit is to hunt for a safe and proper extension cord - i.e. it is not quite plug and play!- Needs to be ruggedized - along the lines of the Reliance Amwatt Appliance Load Tester; all the shoving, stretching and drops behind bulky appliances can't be too good for its reliability and lifespan.
This Eton radio is the U.S. domestic version of the Chinese Tecsun PL-550 all-band pocket sized radio. The Chinese version is legended in the native language and utilitarian in appearance and less expensive. The Eton is, well, in English with slight curves. I have used and tested other Tecsun produced radios, including the PL-200 (Eton 10) and the Grundig eTraveller VII. This radio, like the other Tecsun models, has excellent frequency discrimination, as well as the ability to directly enter the frequency desired (if you know it), or scan through the AM, FM and many shortwave bands, find the stations you like and store their frequencies. Closely allied, for example, FM stations within 200 kHz (only the strongest will be heard on most commercial FM receivers) of each other, can be picked up with clarity, positioning the manuverable whip antenna. Very, very few radios, excepting expensive car radios, can boast such performance in the Unites States. Now on the market are other comparable radios, all made by Tecsun in China using the very same sophisicated reception circuitry regelated previously to expensive shortwave receivers. This model has other features as well: two preset wake-up times for programs from preselected stations, scanning of all bands for stations and an antenna trimmer which permits optimizing reception on weakly received broadcasts, some 500 station memories and special reception selectivity for shortwave stations whose frequencies are almost overlapping. For the price, this radio is simply an excellent value, but people wishing to receive shortwave broadcasts are warned: shortwave reception from this radio, and every other shortwave radio for that matter, of stations other than the powerful broadcasters, benefits enormously from the use of an external long wire antenna. Tecsun does provide a retractable wire antenna with the radio. Alas, as with almost all radios this size, there is no single side band (SSB) reception, an enhancement that, defying digital technology, actually requires listener intervention to optimize and has great potential, but has, for the present at least, been consigned to the province of the technical listener more interested in ascertaining distant reception than actual broadcast information. The Dalai Lama for all his 5,000 watts SSB from Tibet can not be heard on this radio. China Radio shortwave, at 150,000 watts conventiona AM shortwave, with Canadian relay stations, does just fine. Australian radio, at the same power, Radio Havana, Radio Serbia, Croatia, Russia, Netherlands, Sweden, India, Israel, etc., at lesser power, and some with and most without relay stations, are also heard clearly on the Eastern seaboard during their times of broadcast - usually in the early evening EST.
Based on the reviews I ordered for my LG 32LK450. Connected laptop to TV and it works great. Checked the video and audio quality. No issues found. I would recommend this product over high priced HDMI cables.
Well, its a well made CAT6 cables and works perfect. Arrived in great conditions... Oh and the heads are easy to plug and unplug and their cover protects it from breakage.
I purchased this item in February of 2011 and it worked well until this month. It works for a few minutes after it is fully charged, but then it starts to cut out and I have to go to the handset. I just expected that the product would last longer than a year and eight months.
I have had one of these for 5 years now, and it continues to hold up to my abuse and give me great pictures. I bought this when I was in the Army and toted it around Bosnia for 8 months, all over Germany including backpacking and ski trips in the alps, and now I take with me mountain climbing in Colorado. I would have destroyed most cameras by now, but this one take pictures as good as the ones shot with my first roll. The light meters work great, and I've even managed to get some great night-time shots. I love this camera!
It is a convienence to own this product because it includes both a flash and a light in one product. Works very well.
I have had this for just under one month. Have printed only a few prints but the quality is excellent---compares very well with that obtained from commercial processors.My main interest has been in copying old prints. I have copied almost 1600 in the last three weeks and am VERY impressed with the ease of use and the quality of the scans. It is much, much easier to use than the old document scanner I own.Charles Vasut cvasut@gulftel.com
There are times when only a Polaroid will do, this camera is sleek and compact and super easy to use, kids LOVE it and it is great when you want to SEE the photo in your hand while on the road, the camera is a baragin but watch the price of the film it can get pricey if you don't keep your snapping under control.
This is the exact same thing that AT&T offers for $30/$40. Works extremely well.
I got this camera as a gift. It's easy to use, takes great pictures and the batteries last a long time. For those who complain about the LCD screen ? [....] A great deal from Polaroid a well known name.
Update: I would downgrade this but Amazon will not let me.I shutdown the drive and restarted and it will not print and longer. The network printer functionality is a POS.I just set this up and it was not a smooth experience. The hard drive came with a hard coded IP address that was not in the range of my DLINK router. When I went into to change it to an IP address within my routers range it would not accept the default password. I tried to factory reset 3 times and I finally was able to get into the web interface. The web interface is real slowwwwww. I mean it is real slowwww.My next hassle came with installing my HP LJ1020 as a print server. I had a real tough time getting it to print. It would see the printer and I could print to it and see the jobs in the print que. I used Postscipt Drivers. YOU MUST USE Postscript DRIVERS for this because it is Linux. I called Buffalo Tech support on a Saturday and it took approximately 30 minutes. The tech guy was really knowledgeable and told me everything I did was on the mark. He suggested that I download the latest PS drivers from HP and installed them. Although I was using this printer as a network printer attached to another PC I did install the new drivers and It worked !! and it works great.I hooked up my Tivo desktop to it and was able to transfer some recordings and stream them back to my laptop with no issues.I also hooked up a WD500 external USB Drive and it recognized it right away and I was able to map to it with no issues.I copied some of my music over to it and when I went into iTunes it showed up automatically as a shared drive. Awesome. I clicked on it and it took a while to load the list of 7000 + songs. I can stream songs into iTunes with no issues at the same time I was copying gigs of data.
I am still amazed at how the machine can keep producing. It is simple and easy to use. Just plug it in, do what the screen asks for and you are on your way.I found one weakness. It is the belt. I live 100 yards from the ocean and think it is the salt in the air that starts it to deteriorate. I have replaced the belt on my original HP 500 twice in 6 years. I recently purchased another HP500 and will use the old repaired HP500 as a spare.
The audibility is much better than our last RCA conference phone. This is especially true regarding background noise and people talking at once. For the price, we are quite happy with this product.
I have the DVR8-Net-Plus, which is just 8 channels. The motion sensing is fair at best. Revieiwing the recordings is weak. Often it does not even work when using the time stamp, so I have to settle for the 'event' list. You can transfer video via the USB port, but the file is only readable by the client s/w.The client software (NetViewer 1.5 dated 2005) that you use to connect your computer is TERRIBLE. Its the only means of transfer video to your computer into an AVI format (because the recording on the HD is a proprietary format - I thought the removable HD was actually going to be useful, silly me). Its also used to view live feeds via the network (which often freezes for a few seconds when the unit senses motion and starts recording). You cant just select a time/date to review, you have to open an event list and choose a time stamp. That is not so bad, except this list has always been corrupted for me. I've returned the unit, tried a different HD, reformatted - still only a partial usable list. Video quality that you transfer off is horrid! I've tried all the AVI codecs they provide - its just plain bad (and I use the highest video settings on the unit). Finally, I would like to mention that the remote becomes none responsive and only unplugging the unit fixes this. No big deal when it used to happen maybe every other month, but lately its happened daily this last week. I've owned this unit for about a year.If they updated the client s/w to make video transfer more easy and better quality and the remote didnt get locked out, I would rate 4 out of 5 since its cheap compared to real surveillance systems.
The battery works fine. My only disappointment is that one has to dispose of the old one separately - there isn't a mail in service.
I think every pair of headphones should have built-in volume control, but a lot of them don't, so this bit of kit is needed. They work just as expected with no degradation to the sound quality.
I had hoped this would allow connection of an arbitrary collection of "in"s and "out"s. (3 in, 2 out.) However it didn't seem to work that way. (Virtually no signal.) It seems like this is EITHER a splitter (1 in, 4 out) OR a combiner (4 in, 1 out). Presumably it would work fine in either of those cases.
This may be a little short on the memory side but I find nothing wrong with this at all. The sound is equitible to the portable CD players I have had, which are all broken. This has been dropped from about 30&quot; several times and no problems, supports the marketing to kids. The software is OK, but once I read the directions everything was smooth.
It's very clear and really protects my iPod mini, I like the clip option.
I just opened this thing 11 hours ago, and here are the problems I've had:-frequent skips, even when the player is not jarred or jolted-shoddy, light construction-the worst, most confusing controls I've ever seen-you can hardly see the LCD-skips for no reason every 30 seconds or so, if you are using batteries-sometimes you press a button, and nothing happens-it's so picky with files it will read that by the time you've fixed all of your mp3's to work with it, it will be tomorrow-it somehow found 193 songs on my cd that had 145 songs-the manual is obviously written by people that live where the manual was printed: in China (If you're Chinese, don't be offended. I am half Chinese myself. Still, this manual is written in English so bad that I laughed out loud.)-the delay when skipping one song (e.g. skipping from track 3 to track 4) can be anywhere from 5 seconds to 35 seconds, and it's usually around 25 or 26 secondsAre there any upsides to this product? Sure. There's nice accessories, good bass boost, ID3 support, and... well, I guess that's it. Oh, I almost forgot. It's flimsy and lightweight, so it will be cheaper to ship it back to Amazon.com.
Purchased this cable over the Monster Cable as I think Monster Cables are over priced. The cable is very well shielded and feels solid. I own a Panasonic Plasma set with the HDMI going from a cable company HD DVR box into the TV. One HDMI cable takes the place of five others (3 component, 2 audio). Nice way to have a clean hook up. This cable won't disappoint you. Take the extra $50+ you save over the monster cable and take your wife out to dinner to help ease the pain of telling her you now want the HD DVD player.
Like so many others, my A610 no longer takes pictures. I can see the icons and see old pictures. There was no damage to the camera-it happened spontaneously. As you can read on various sites, Canon has not been responsive to this problem. It is a shame since I loved the camera before this happened and now will not buy another Canon.
There's a vast amount of heat generated inside of a PC, especially if it's used for a lot of gaming and/or graphics activity. Add a few components such as an upgraded graphics card or sound card, and the temperature begins to climb even more. Adding extra RAM results in additional heat buildup. The original standard case fans help cool the system, but by and large they usually only provide basic airflow that's usually sufficient for the PC for which they were designed.Heat erodes the life span of electronic components and devices. High case and component temperatures effectively making a PC more unstable and decrease the life of the components. If you increase air circulation, you will lower the case temperature. For cost-conscious shoppers and PC enthusiasts who want maximum bang-for-the-buck, use a cost-effective PCI slot fan. They work very well due to the fact that they exhaust the hot air directly out of the back of the case, instead of reticulating it.Some of the best of these are the highly ratedAntec Cyclone Blower Case Fanand theCyclo PCI Slot Blue Led Fanfrom Thermaltake. Placing either of these in an open slot as close to a hot PCI video card or other high activity adapter board will usually give excellent results towards lowering the temperature inside of the computer case, and either is good for removing hotspots over PCI graphics cards.If it appears that even more cooling is needed, usually due to the installation of a new video card, additional RAM and a new sound card as part of a full system upgrade, then theThermaltake A2414 80mm Blue LED Dual PCI Slot Fanmay prove to be the best overall solution. This fan installs in any two free consecutive PCI slots in the back of your case. This special dual-slot fan quickly and quietly removes hot air from a system case, prolonging the life of expensive components.Though it doesn't exhaust the heat from the PC case, theVantec Spectrum PCI Fan Card with Blue UV LEDmay prove to be another good solution, especially if it's placed in between hot graphics cards and sound cards. This Spectrum Fan Card serves a dual purpose of directly cooling any PCI/AGP cards surrounding it as well as providing better air circulation with two adjustable fans. This card works quite well with any of the above PCI cards as it's providing extra airflow while one of the other cards exhausts heat from the case.Some of these cards feature built-in LED lights to light up the case while cooling it down, if that's your thing. Read the specs on each for more info.Before you begin installing any of these cards, make sure your existing fans (and the rest of your components) aren't full of dust, because that will increase the temperature. In short, get rid of the dust bunnies before you start.To install any of these cards, just find an empty PCI slot next to your video card, slide it in, screw it in, and plug the power cable into a free Molex connector (the one that plugs into the hard drive). Better yet,RTFM- read the fine manual that comes with each card!One or more of these cards will not only keep your system temperatures down, but will assist in preventing dust and other particulate matter from settling and building up inside your PC. Any of these should help cool your computer... and help you keep your cool as well.
Too bad this is the only option for use with my Nikon D80 camera. I found the unit to be very directional, with a short range. I bought it mostly for close up nature shots, so it will function as a shutter release when I'm right on top of the camera.
I purchased the Kingston DTI Flashdrive to speed up saving and moving files from one computer to another. It has worked exactly as I hoped it would and it has saved a lot of time and effort for me. It was fairly inexpensive and should last a very long time.
Ok guys. I've purchased this gadget from Amazon 4 weeks ago and now I would like to write something about it. First of all I am satisfied about the product concerning the alternatives. The biggest pluses are the capacity with the sleek design, big color screen, patented click-wheel, usb connectivity with all IBM based PCs, clear sound even at the low levels, album-art and lyrics storage via iTunes software.The major drawbacks are these: After you start to use it you see that about 3 gigabytes are gone, so it is not actually 30 gigs but rather 27some. 2)Front cover is prone to scratches.. 3)Charge never goes over 10 hours if you skip songs and listen in high level of volume 4)Charge doesnot even close to 2 hours while video playback. 5)Forget using your video files that you have downloaded prior to your purchase. You should purchase all of them if you think quality playback is a must. I used a movie converter software which eventually ended up with a 1 second gap between the audio and the actual video playback. 6)Classical Apple policy applies. Means you have to pay lots of $$$ for buying any extra cable or accessories. 7)At least I hoped that Apple would pre-load the video file of Bono-U2 with compliments which was not the case -naive huh!- 8)Battery not-replacable by the user. That way I could have carried an extra battery on Atlantic flights. 9)Currently you can only read short txt files, only after copying the txt file under a certain folder. Might be helpful for shopping lists. It would be nice if Apple placed a pdf/doc reader. At least a word document reader. Maybe in the 6th generation. 10)Aha.. I forgot! It takes 8 seconds to start a video file after you execute. It also takes several seconds to execute the next mp3 song if you skip 2 or more songs. eg. I skip 3-4 songs at a time, and than it takes 6-10 seconds to execute the next song in your list.Some remarks: During mp3/song playback, it also plays video files that you categorized in "Video Music". Since it consumes more battery power you can check the option to skip video music files using iTunes. But than this skipping process costs you 3-5 seconds.To get rid of these bothersome skipping-delays, I used windows "Disk Defragmanter" after I placed many files and changed album-art and lyrics. During analysis, the hard drive seemed too much fragmanted. This operation is suggested to be helpful at some forums through the internet, but it was not the case for me. Please note that I have saved 2-to-8 pictures and half-to-1 page lyrics and some other trivia information into the song files using iTunes. Most of the pictures are 200*200 pixels but some are up to 800*600. These additions might be the cause of the problem (which of course should not be under normal conditions!).Another remark is that Amazon does not let you back engraving. But concerning that you pay 9.25% tax in Tennessee, it costs about $35 more if I bought from Apple (Jan. 2006 prices).Finally, I really know that this much price is not well deserved for something that is manufactured in China, not in the US; but the main reason is that the rivals suck and Apple knows its position in the competition very well. There is not much to say..PS:ipod movie converter or iTunes PRO are about 30 bucks.
Generally I don't use UV filters on my lenses. Why degrade an excellent L lens? I bought this one to go on my Canon 100mm F/2.8 L IS macro lens for a trip to Ecuador. Since I would be running around the jungle without a lens cap on I wanted this filter as a layer of protection. B+W always makes excellent filters using Schott optical glass. I am an optical engineer and this will have a much better wavefront than cheaper filters if tested on an interferometer.
After researching this thing and all the other PMPs out there, I decided this 100GB one was the best for the price. Based on the reviews, I estimated there was about a 1 in 4 or 5 chance that it just wouldn't work--every few reveiws somebody says theirs is borken. Of course, maybe they are just mistreating it--who knwos. Anyways, mine works, and I really love it.Assuming you are going to travel with it, like you probably are, you really kind of do need the travel AV cables and car adapter which don't come in the package. The little stand that has all the cables perminantly attached is bulky and not for traveling. I tried to be sneaky and get a three prong camcorder AV attachment, but the picture is distorted, so I will end up getting the travel AV cables. Ah well. I also splurged and just got a car lighter-to-AC wall plug thing for my car lighter at Radio Shack (I know, they suck...) so I don't have to buy the car adapter (yet)and that works great, for this thing, and also my laptop and any other small devices.I kind of wish this thing could do more PDA things, so I could read PDF files and what not but Archos sells a thing like this that's also a PDA for the same price, but it only has 30GB. I decided I really only needed a media player and having the extra capacity was worth more than PDA stuff, but that's just for me.It works great. For music, pics, and movies and any other media you might want, it's pretty awesome. My small gripes are that you can't zoom in on pics, and it only reads AVI files, and the converter that comes with it requires a codec that comes with another program which is Shareware--so we'll see if I can still convert my files after the trial period for that other program expires. I also had to get a DVD ripper and converter which I didn't have. Oh and I wish it had a built in FM transmitter for my car, but I guess I'll find a way to live.But I got used to or fixed all those things pretty quickly. And I am not really a media player junkie who knows about all this kind of stuff--so maybe there's easier ways to go about all this. I just wanted to splurge and get this. And I love it. I own about 400 CDs and have more songs on my computer and now I can get rid of it all and just stick them all on this cool thing and have more than plenty of room to spare with some movies, recordings of TV shows, and all my digital camera pics. I can't wait to go traveling just so I can pull this thing out on the plane for the first time. It's pretty damn cool.Overall, though I wish it had some things it doesn't, I did my research and knew exactly what I was getting, and it works just great. I love the thing!
I've wanted a quality pair of head phones for such a loong time. I got this for christmas and when I first listened to my favorite song through these, I almost cry it was so much more beautiful. It came ALIVE. I love music and now I hear it through these AMAZING headphones.. Thanks mom and dad.
I paid 61.48 for one of these last February. It works perfectly fine but it is made out of cheap plastic, ten minutes of hand cranking is barely worth the 30 seconds of radio time you get out of it, and the slightest bit of sand put it out of commission for several months. The pros for this radio are that is has four ways to charge (but as I said hand cranking really doesn't cut it) and is a two way communication device. It does generally pick up the NOAA weather service pretty well, even in severely stormy areas.
This morning the right side just stopped working. Very disappointing, as I have only had these since May. I just use them on my commute to and from work, so not really putting them through much. Since they were sold by The Audio Max (fulfilled by Amazon) they are not eligible for warranty. Possibly could have been fakes. Before they broke though they were perfect, sounded great. Oh well.
It is hard to imagine anyone being totally unsatisfied with either headphone. They are both reasonably comfortable, lightweight, with a very good sound. The JVC has a much better price, but what are the differences?Sennheiser HD203 Closed-Back DJ HeadphonesSeals out room sound fairly well for a headphone without noise cancellation.Sits on the ear (it is supposed to be "semi-around-the-ear"). NOT TRUE.After an hour my ears feel slightly squished, but it is tolerable.Has a base heavy emphasis (you might want this) which gives a slight muddy sound.Bright sound with lots of treble."Sound pressure level (SPL): 115 dB". NOT TRUE. No louder than any other headphones.Smaller and more compact than the JVCCord Length 10 ftHigher Amazon price.JVC HA-RX500 Over-the-Ear Headphones.Almost no sound isolation compared to the Sennheiser.Sits over the ear and lightly touches the head.They are so comfortable that after several hours I tend to forget they are on my ears.Plays very low bass, but no emphasis. Sound appears cleaner than Sennheiser.Neutral sound with no treble emphasis."Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW". Plays much louder than spec, and MUCH louder than Sennheiser.Cord Length 11.48ft (3.5m)Currently, Amazon price is half that of the Sennheiser.
Came in the mail fast and does what an ethernet cable should do.Data transfer is FAST. I tell everyone to get their electronic cable needs from amazon! It's got the best deals on the web.
The Polaroid Spectra Platinum is the best Instant Film I've ever used.I use this film for my Polaroid Colorshot USB Digital Printer. What I see on the screen is what I get on the film. It is the most perfect transfer of digital imaging I have ever seen.Printing digitally on this film has it's advantages. No need to worry about running out of ink. The film is instant. The film is resistant to water because of it's built-in protective coating of plastic. The image reproduces very quickly. Whereas a ink jet printer would take minutes...I also use the film for my Polaroid Spectra 1200si which I love as well. The photo is just as sharp as on regular film. The color is perfectly balanced and the image quality is extremely sharp.This is a great film by the great company Polaroid for either instant traditional of instant digital photography. I would recommend it to anyone on the planet.
I'm loving my new Rubbermaid/Rolodex laptop stand. I have a MacBook Pro 15 inch. It fits perfectly and I have no problems getting my cords and discs in and out with it. It lifts my screen up to the perfect height and keeps cool on my desk. LOVE!
I couldn't decide whether to give this four or five stars. I decided to go with five because this is a great product with only a few minor set-backs. First the good: A big, smooth picture with excellent sharpness, good skin tones, and vibrant color; loads of inputs on the back plus one on the side.. split screen mode, "pause" function, decent built-in stereo speakers, and a few other goodies make this an excellent buy for such a huge screen.Now for the hidden faults:1) Loss of detail in dark areas - This by no means ruins the picture, but it is noticeable on some shows/movies. Very shadowy areas tend to be pools of black at times. This usually isn't an issue though, as dark areas are most likely where the director does NOT want you to be looking.2) Not-so-quiet fan - This is a projection tv, so it uses a fan to cool of the bulb used to provide light. While this fan is NOT extremely loud - it is noticeable if you have the volume below five, or if you're watching a very quiet scene in a movie. You would think that with the advances in technology these days, they could make a (nearly) silent fan!3) Sluggish reaction time - Startup is about 20 seconds before you see anything, complete shut down takes almost two minutes due to the fan having to cool off the bulb completely after each viewing, channel switching (up&down;) takes a full two seconds, and changing of the inputs is awkwardly slow - the input menu forces you to scroll through the inputs with about a 4-5 second delay between each.4) Awkward menu screen - The menu screen is text only and is not organized into sub-menus, thus forcing you to scroll through all of the options line-by-line until you reached the desired setting. What were they thinking?5) Pops & cracks - This is by far the oddest of the bunch. Every now and then (twice a day?), the set will actually pop or crack loudly. This may be due to my tv stand being a few inches too small, but it's a little unnerving. It is a huge structure, so hopefully this will stop once everything finally settles.In the end, if you can get past its minor quirks, this is still a strong offering from JVC that gives you a big, beautiful picture without breaking the bank.
All the items work fine with my iPod touch 3rd generation. I especially like the retractable USB cord. What an incredible value for the price.
Just to inform everyone. If you call Apple they will tell you that this product is compatible with the iPod nano. However, once you get it, the Nano will diplay a message saying the device is NOT compatible and their support line will confirm that. Otherwise, I'm sure its a really handy accessory.
Well it does not work... I actually got three because they were cheap and I could not find it in the store. All three of them were garbage. The casett player would change directions every other minute. First I blamed the player so I found some old tapes and they work like a champ... 80's technology for you... and quality sucked back then... anyway back to this product... bottom line DO NOT BUY IT!!! unless you enjoy littering the high way or dragging objects from your car while going at the speed limit of course&#8230;
I have had this camera for 5 months and have had no problems with it. Its compact nature allow it to be taken many places easily. It takes good quality pictures if near enough to the subject and having decent light. The video recording comes out fairly well (including the audio capture). The battery lasts many shots.Slight drawbacks are: 1) the lack of manual controls for aperture and shutter speed; 2) the need the camera battery rather than AAA batteries.
I connected this system to a Hitachi 43 inch Wide Screen HDTV and I have to say I'm impressed. First let me say that this is by no means a $10,000 dollar custom home theatre system, but for a decent size room it's all your gonna need and more!It comes with 5 good speakers for surround sound, they are pretty heavy and appear well built. The sub is NOT powered, but kicks out 100 watts. It's plenty to shake the walls!The progressive scan 5 disc DVD player is a steal on this system. It's got component out which gives you the HDTV quality DVD picture. ***MAKE SURE YOUR TV CAN ACCEPT COMPONENT VIDEO***If will have 3 colored connectors on the back.The reciever pushes a total of 600 watts. It's got more plugs than you'll have wires to connect to it. There are plenty of adjustments that can be made to the sound, which is always nice.In short, this is a great higher end system (relatively speaking) and comes through with what you think you'd get from a $600 plus system. It rocks.----A few quick notes----You may want to buy monster cables with this, as the wires they give you aren't long enough (for rear speakers) and doesn't supply official component wires. Ask your store rep what you need. I suggest the "monster home theatre in a box" pre-packaged set (around 30 bucks) and the component wires.Secondly, MANY people will tell you that a "home theatre in a box" like this one is no good. They may correct when talking about systems between 1-400 dollars, but once your over 500 your getting into some VERY sweet systems. I went to ... and heard everything form the low end sony to the expensive BOSE system. The Kenwood was the best sounding most feature rich that I came accross. Now you can't compare a Kenwood to a custom made Klipsch set that gets into the thousands, but TRUST me a system like this will impress you!AND...I have heard that the Sony DVD Dream system (for the same price as the kenwood) is NOT much of a system. It's built more around looks and a DVD player than the actual sound. It claims 500 watts, but sounds too light for most tastes. Your probably paying more for the name and how "pretty" this thing looks more than the quality. I LOVE sony, have a 36 inch WEGA, but this time I'd advise staying far far away from DVD dreams!!!Hope this helps and good luck!
We went back and forth between a film and digital camera. We decided on the Canon Rebel Date Camera due to the quickness of the shutter since we have small children. I did not want the delay a digital camera has and did not have the money to spend for a quick shutter digital camera. Our pictures come out crystal clear and we get all kinds of rave reviews on the pictures we do take with our camera. This is the 2nd camera that we have bought that is Canon and have nothing but good things to say about them. I do wish they came with a camera bag - but we can buy that separately.
This stuff is only 25% silver, and while it does an ok job, I'm getting nearly 8 degrees centigrade lower readings with Arctic Silver 5. On something as sensitive as your computer, it's more than worth the extra few dollars (and lack of Amazon Prime) for AS 5.
This Serial to USB converter really works. I've used it with several devices and have never had any type of problem. The CD driver included is extremely easy to install. All product info and instructions are in plain English. Excellent value for your money.
AWESOME ITEM! MY KIDS BOTH HAVE ONE & SO I LIKED IT SO MUCH I HAD TO GET ONE TOO!! VERY EASY TO USE AND HOLD SOOOO MUCH, IT IS UNBELIEVEABLE!! BETTER THAN ANY IPOD OR MP3 PLAYER! IT STORES A TON OF PICTURE AND VIDEOS AS WELL. I KEEP IT IN MY PURSE.
Get almost all over the air HD channels. Even split the antenna with 4 tvs and still works decent in office. Not pleasing to eye at all so must find a 'hidden' area to put the antenna.
I bought this Garmin navigator a month back and I am extremely happy that I made the right decision. The value of this Garmin is extremely good for the pricing. I am extremely satisifed with this navigator which will take you to any place that you would like to go. You really don't have to worry about the navigation part, with the voice prompt, it will guide you without any problem.Also the portability is something which is really worth mentioning. The installation of the CD and mounting it on the dash board will take only few minutes and you will be ready to go anywhere in the country.Do not even hesitate to buy, with lots of new products coming up in the market, Garmin Street Pilot 2720 is cost effective and does the job to our satisfaction.You will definitely not go wrong with this product.
My 30G Zune was purchased used. The vendor shipped the device expeditiously and it arrived as described in the advertisement.This Zune is a serious work horse, it fires up when I need it and can store tones of music and video. Its one of the older generation Zune's but still meets all of my needs. I actually have my family videos loaded on it and can share at the touch of a button when on the go with friends and family. The Zune software is also an awesome tool that makes my life easier. The only complaint I would have is with not being able to create permanent playlist on the go. The only way to do the permanent playlist is through the Zune software on your PC.I love this Zune and have no plans of getting another player anytime soon!
I just recently acquired my All-in-One and have it set up in my den with my relatively new HP Pavilion Entertainment Notebook. This is such a wonderful piece of technology I never cease to be amazed. I just copleted the fax setup today to complete the installation. I am 87 and am in the process of opening my home office in my den. I have an older Desk Top in my finished basement but it is easier to work here. Everything about this All-in-Oned is easier and better. It is incredible!cut
I purchased ADS DVD Xpress. I had problems with the color on the Capture Wizard software. I sent a emial stating my situation. They replied &quot;Their working on it&quot;. That was three weeks ago. Now I can not get their website. When I click http://www.adstech.com I get a little boy's page or unable to find.I strongly recommend not to buy ADS products.I went to the store and purchased Plextor ConvertX. I had problems. I called Plextor they solved the problem on the phone. It now works very well.
I recieved one of these for my birthday in april and I was blown away by the features, quality, ease of use! EVERYTHING! this is by far the absolute BEST DIGITAL CAMERA EVER!!! Its small, prefect size, 3.2 mp create gorgeous prints on screen and on paper!!! the movie mode is amazing! you can take full color movies WITH SOUND!!! and upload them right to your computer. it is truly amazing. i was so impressed with this camera that I am buying one for my brother and sister in law this christmas, and I have convinced my boyfriend to buy one for his parents too!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS CAMERA!!!!
To the previous reviewer, did you see new drivers to make PDC-1100 work with Windows Me, 2000, and XP Home Edition? It is under customer service - downloads.
I love everything about this camera. If you want an upgrade from a point and shoot but aren't willing to invest $1500 for a pro model camera, this one is for you. It shoots great on Automatic and the Manual controls are wonderful. I do a lot of point and shooting and it works great-takes nice shots of pets and kids and everything around the house. Occasionally I like to take some shots that automatic point and shoot cameras will not take and this camera will do anything. It shoots wonderfully in low light and indoors with or without flash. Tonight I got some amazing shots of the moon that I have never been able to take with any point and shoot. Most reviews I read said this was the best buy for under $300.
I bought this for two people in our office, and the cameras work well. They are clear and the microphone performs well. The only issue is when adjusting, it is darn-near impossible NOT to hit that button on top (which launches Windows Live messenger, which we don't use). I've seen a buncb of other people mention the same thing. We use Skype... no issues at all with it.The price for the 2-pack when we purchased (on Amazon) was great, but I've seen it go up about $10 since then.So, all-in-all, I would have given a 4.5, which I can't, so since it isn't perfect, I'm giving it 4 stars.I would definitely recommend to others.
Este es el analisis del productoCONTRA:1 - Es muy pesado2 - Solamente tiene una altura, por lo que no ayuda3 - No trae la fuente4 - Por el mismo precio puede conseguirse un teclado inalambricoPRO1 - El teclado responde suavemente al tacto
I really needs this and it works beyond my expectations.... Funny what else can I say about something I needed..
I'd owned a previous model of the Sony Fontopia headphones and lost one of the rubber pieces for the earbud. So instead of trying to search everywhere for a replacement one I decided to get the newest model since I had the old ones for awhile. I love how these fit, they have a good sound (yes they're not perfect but then they only cost like $[...]). However, I despise the different length cords for the right and left ears and they don't hold up worth a crap. I use my ipod at night to help me go to sleep and I've torn the heck out of these things (my old ones didn't do this). The covering on the cord has worn off and I have exposed wires in numerous places, but these things are still kicking and working fine. So to the sony folks, make the shell a little tougher because these things fit perfect in my ears and I'd hate to have to search for another comfortable pair of earbuds.
I wish it was a little cheaper but it looks amazing! I had one small problem with velvet kind of coming off one of the border pieces but upon calling the company they immediately sent me a replacement, very impressed with Elite Screens!! Instructions were perfect and I put it together within about an hour or two (but I take my time). I was even able to put this up all by myself, but I would recommend a friend to actually get it up and into place as it is large.I am using an Epson 8350 projector (which I also HIGHLY recommend) and the picture is just amazing...I don't even go to the theater anymore. :)
it is all right, i'm very confortable with this product and the seller ,it was fast with the shipping, i'm from venezuela i reccomendedGarmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech
At first I was very unhappy, I started to panic :) all because I don't have a dvi port. So I had to set up colors for about 10 min. But when I was finished the magic started! The quality and looks of this monitor are unbelievable. slightly over 300$ for a good 20.1" widescreen? YES ! Everything about it is just great! Definitely worth buying.
I happen to like the sound of these speakers not to much bass it is a good amount. I get clear sounds no static at all. I am happy with these speakers I wanted a decent set and is my first time having bought wit bass.I know they are decent for the price I was looking at did not want to spend to much on them with 6 kids using them and I got a great pair for a great price.
I really wanted this product to work well. I bought it for my wife for Christmas as a complete surprise (it wasn't on her list). Although she wasn't expecting it, she really liked the idea and was excited about trying it. Although it was fun at first, the Smart Shopper's inability to recognize even the simplest of commands (i.e., Tuna) quickly became irritating. Worst of all, the three suggestions the Shopper would list if it didn't get the item correct were all over the board. For example, if you ask for peanut butter, it might recommend hot dogs, napkins, and yogurt with no ability to scroll down alphabetically to find peanut butter.The manual identified a way to voice train the Smart Shopper but this training could take hours, given the large variety of items that my wife likes to purchase. Also, the Smart Shopper seems to have no ability to understand my kids' commands. The voice recognition technology can't seem to adapt to young voices. If someone wants to spend a lot of time training this device, it may be worth while. However, it seems the old school approach of write a grocery list on paper still beats this approach by a long shot. We ended up sending it back after one day.
I just bought this printer after considering several others. I even went to the stores and tried different ones. I have a sony dsc-p10 digital camera as well as a sony digital video recorder. I have printed so many pictures with the hp 8450. I also have the sony printer dpp-ex5, which is very technical to use. The hp printer is very easy to use and prints great pictures. If you are going to print lots of pictures...I recommend this printer...it is alot faster and quieter than the sony. All I can say is I love it and I am now a printing maniac.
I have been looking for a percolator for quite a while, and the reviews on Amazon helped me to decide on which brand. The Presto seems to be a fantastic coffee maker so far (though to be honest I've only had it for a week), it's made of stainless steel instead of cheap (and possibly unhealthy --research is still pending conclusively) aluminum in some makers, and it tastes delicious! It's beautiful sitting on the counter and while serving, it's much faster than my old drip coffee maker (that seemed to always get slower as they aged) and it tastes like delicious "high-end" restaurant/coffeehouse coffee every time!
Excellent offering by Canon, lens does it all even at 1.5 conversion rate, we put this lens on and have never taken it off because of its versatility for any application. All our other Canon lenses are taking a vacation!
I have had a Sonnett laptop sleeve for my 13" MacBook for several years and it provides good protection against scratches and slips easily into my backpack or briefcase. The included keyboard protector of the same soft material is a great addition. Besides you can clean the screen with it since it is a sort of soft micro material.
Note that the HB-33 hood has been discontinued by Nikon. The replacement is the HB-45, which costs about the same.
I recently purchased the DIR-655 to replace a dying router. Installation was easy. I did not use any of the supplied CD's. Everything set up easily with the network interface and all of my computers connected without issue in g and n. . . macs, pc's, my computers, other people's computers. The file transfer speeds are nice for the N machines and it seems I have more range with this router than the standard G router I had before.Gaming has improved as well while others are using the internet. I normally would not buy a higher end router such as this, but I received an Amazon coupon from work for Christmas. I am happy with the purchase and hope this unit lasts a long time.
The good:- WOW! They seal you ear PERFECTLY! I can't hear a thing, except for the song, of course.- The bass os very good and the song doesn't seem distorted. You just need to get used to the bass on the first day of use.- They look good!The Bad:One time I was hiking and one of the silicon plugs felt off when the were hanging on my shirt, and I ended up losing it.I recommend this product!
I bought 2 of these and they work great. Although they come with the little cap that you have to keep up with which is a pain, but otherwise they offer a lot of storage for a great price.
This is the best linux driven media player available today. The price is low, and the value is high. I love playing with thing. Internet, share computer files, hdtv, too much to list! Buy one!
Excellent sound, fit, function, and myriad choices for ear bud tip is absolutely amazing. These people are totally squared-away. Everything I have purchased from them has been on-time (usually ahead of promised delivery date - both via Amazon or direct), and they just deliver excellence.You cannot go wrong with Etymotic ear buds. Extreme excellence in sound for a very reasonable price.Bravo Zulu, Etymotic!Tim
I actually had a working bag just like it that I bought last year, but I was afraid I was wearing it out as I travel all over the country. This new model has an ergonomic handle that is cut so that it now fits perfectly on top of my luggage AND I can slide my hand in easily to tote everything around.Outside of that small but overwhelmingly important detail, the bag was perfect from day 1. I truly have a mobile office that gives me all I need to setup shop while sitting in line for Southwest Airlines. I reccommend EVERYONE who has to travel with a laptop to get this all in one bag. There isn't anything more reliable or durable in the market!DFUNKHOUSER- Dallas TX
I have been mostly pleased with the DS-40 since I received it. The key word here is VOICE RECORDER. This unit is optimized for voice frequencies, and even at its highest quality setting, it only records 64Kbps quality (less than half the resolution of an average-quality MP3). This is extremely sub-par in the audio recording world. If you record music or ambient things, you will be unhappy with the results - all the low end and midrange is gone. If you're just recording people talking and you need to hear what they're saying, the unit is good for that, but not music.It has a very good auto-record-level system and decent compression, however, there's one big, major problem. The recorder creates Microsoft-proprietary-format .WMA audio files that have DRM (Digital Rights Management) restrictions on them. Why would a third-party company like Olympus marry themselves to a proprietary audio storage format? This puts restrictions on how you can copy and convert the files. If you are looking to record something in open-standards MP3 or WAV format, you're out of luck. You may find tools to convert the format into industry-standard open-source formats or not (My copy of Nero refused to convert the WMA files into MP3 format citing they didn't have authorization from Microsoft! - This is my recording!) I strongly condemn Olympus for choosing to store audio files in Microsoft's proprietary file format. I urge everyone looking at ANY Olympus audio recording product to check and make sure that device isn't also using .WMA files -- DRM-enabled technology that puts limitations on what you can do with your own recordings!
Very comfortable, has a volume control on the cord. Sound is great (but I'm no expert) with excellent volume.
I bought the 605 wifi gps system which arrived only the next day. I tried to load up the DVD for the GPS only to realize that the 13 character map code was invalid. I called customer support to resolve the problem. After being on hold for 48 minutes a lady came on and promised to send me a new code within 24 hrs. Today is day 5 and I still cant get through to support/ customer service. On day 6 I was put on hold for 1 hr 17 minutes only to be cut off at the end. since then I have sent 7 e-mails but no reply. I have requested a return merchandise number but no reply and this is day 2. now i have the device but no gps and no ending solution to my problem. I would strongly advice people to stay away from this product (gps attachment) because there are too many unanswered questions which customer service/ support services are unwilling or unable to resolve.
I purchsed this, having had Parker pens for many year. It was useless, didn't work, cheaply made and not even worth the bother to return. Straight in the bin.
Was impressed by the good reviews so I took a chance on a cheap product since this will be used at the beach anyway. The sound is much better than I would have anticipated. As many people said it does distort when played very loud but I was surprised that it even went that high to begin with. For the money I am buying another one!
This camera is fantastic and have a good price. They take the imagine clearly and good quality. The hardware is a little bland, but the software quality is good.The price is good and compare with other family camera is cheap.
put it in my truck soon as i got it, and it works great. better than the ancient one i had that finally needed replacing lol. but its awesome, clear sound and all so far, very happy with it
I bought an STi Mobile prepaid phone and service. I have used multiple prepaid phone services. This is the worst ever service BY FAR.1) They have many hidden charges and change them without notice. They added a 10 cent daily fee without any notice. They started deducting from my account every day until it reached zero. The fee was 365 days/year even if you don't use your phone. I didn't use the phone for a couple weeks and my account reached zero. Once the balance reached 0 for 14 days, they deactivated my phone. Once deactivated I lost my phone number and voicemail. If your phone is disconnected because they added some new fee and started deducting, you are not notified. I only found out when I tried to make a call.2) Watch the fake rebates. They used a rebate to get me in, but once my account hit 0, they said my rebate was now disqualified because I hit zero. I hit zero because they added a fee without any notice. Now I have to pay for activation again. When I called then about this what did they say? "The customer is responsible to review the terms and conditions often on the website for any changes." Needless to say, I'll choose another carrier and will not reactivate with them.3) Their customer service is useless. They ask you to repeat information again and again. When you call about a problem or question, they tell you to call back after they can talk to some other department. You call back and they claim to have no record of your last call.4) Want to know your account balance? You can't know your account balance without calling customer service and talking to an operator or making a call. They used to tell you your balance if you dial a number and hung up before it connected. But they changed that policy without notice. Now if you dial a number to know the balance you will get charged even if you disconnect right away. Customer service response? "Yes, we changed that. You (the customer) are responsible for reviewing the terms and conditions on our website."5) Want to buy a recharge card directly from the STI website? Oops, you pay an extra service fee.They are clearly trying to get you to buy the service and play games after you activate your number. I thought it was cheaper than other prepaid services I had used before. I learned the hard way that the additional fees and deductions cost me more than I thought I would save.Never use STi Mobile service. These guys are going to get really familiar with the BBB really fast with the stuff I experienced and what I keep hearing about them.
I have had this my second DLO case for approximately 6 months. The belt clip on the original case sprung within 30 days. Since it was within warranty they replaced it. The same thing happened to the replacement case but DLO would not replace it because it had been replaced once. Terrible workmanship.
I've found the DX7630 to be an easy to use camera very well suited to casual, handheld picture taking. There's not much of a learning curve, the body feels solid in the hands and the image quality is a good match for on-screen use and consumer level printouts. Shutter lag seems minimal, the AF is fast, battery life is long and the large LCD display is easy on the eyes.On the downside, this camera would not be the best choice for more deliberate, tripod bound photography. Aside from the rudimentary self-timer, the DX7630 lacks any remote shutter release option and does not support any uncompressed file formats. Also, the JPEG compression is somewhat excessive and the camera provides no user controlled noise reduction.These limitations shouldn't trouble most Kodak shoppers as this camera really shines in other areas.
I bought this case thinking that because it was hard it would protect my player better. This may have been true except that it didn't fit well...and wouldn't even stay shut. Also, you can't see the screen completely when you put the player in it. Don't waste your money on this! I sent mine back and found a neat leather-like one with a handle at best buy for $20 or so. It seems to be the best, although some prefer the silicone cases (i can't stand the feel of those though).
I don't have Windows Media Center, but this product still works great on my laptop. I can't use the remote control that came with it, but there are other tv programs available to use the tuner. Great picture.
This is definitely a great way to buy xbox live points because you don't have to tie in your credit/debit card into your xbox live account, and this is prepaid. It literally was instant when I purchased it, so I got my code and it worked immediately.
This is the first SLR camera I have ever owned, and I thought I would be confused by all the controls, but I read the manual, and without any photography lessons began taking the best pictures of my new baby. It is easy to control, and takes amazing photographs. In fact, it inspired me to take a photography course at the local college. Its great to have a camera that you don't have to worry about anything except getting the baby to smile, I love it.
Price on the (2) 1.0GB DDR PC2700 was very reasonable. Great value and fast delivery.
I am not an audiophile by any means but I have friends that are. When I asked the headphones I could get for decent quality to match the price no other headphone some out of there mouth.These headphones have some of the best rang in audio I have had in many sub $100 headphones.I use them at work and have only truly used them on my phone (not the best testing subject but it's what I needed them for) and have noticed some leaking after 70% volume and this is pretty loud in my ears at that point. Anything over is unnecessary. Then again I could care less about my surrounding co-workers hearing my music.Great suggestion from a buddy, no plans to return or replace them any time soon.
I spent a year looking, researching, comparing, listening to others opinions, reading reviews and forums and waiting. It all becomes a bit overwhelming at times. A lot of options, features, etc.Trust me on this... you will not be disappointed with this LCD!In fact, you will love it. Best feature = STUNNING picture! Other features I like = no glare screen and frame, frame looks sharp in gunmetal, not cheap like the high gloss plastic stuff on most TVs, does a great job of handling SD feeds, good number of inputs, menu navigation is simple, awesome picture right out of the box (did have to turn down the brightness and backlight, it was a little too bright), whites are WHITE, blacks are BLACK, handles movement and transition well, you get the picture... this is a great TV. Anyone finding flaws is a picky videophile to likes the drama of finding something wrong. I'm admittedly over analytical, but I don't see anything wrong with this LCD.Stop reading so many reviews, just do it... buy this LCD, you'll love it!
Good cable for having great performance when it comes to graphics, to me it beats the old RGB cables. I recommend this for people that want to get good quality and performance from there GPU.
Bought this for a cruise so can versatility can be briefly sum it up by the various ports of call.Cabo San Lucas. Was able to see the arches clearly from my balcony which boat was anchored off shore. Even able to determine if there was a lot of people crowding the beach area.Pananma Canal. Was able to get a really close up look at the workings around the canal locks. And spot some crocodiles in the distant banks. Others with smaller binocs were not able to catch and focus on themCosta Rica. Stayed fog free in the rain forest. Caught some great views and wildlife. A little heavy to lug during that 3 hour walk. Everything cleaned up easily after that wet walk.Colombia. Great color rendition through city streets, lush gardens, blue waters. Bought a tripod mount to do some star gazing.Good choice for those who dont mind the size and weight. Not going to do long hikes or climb mountains carrying this but for short day trips and such, works great.
Thank you for the super fast shipping. I got the battery today and now I do not have to stay plugged into the wall while I use the laptop!
I only got it to work once. One signal to two HD TV's. One 3' cable one 10' cable. Picture would split ok after some plugging and unplugging and turning all the devices on and off. If you turn one monitor off they both would turn off. Turn back on both would loose sound and picture would return. This is a splitter, one signal split in two. Not a switch two or more signals (HD recivers, BlueRay, Game machine ECT) to one monitor. As a splitter it fails to work consistently. If you're just splitting the image it worked ok. If you want sound buy a splitter with a signal booster. There about $35.00 on up. All the reviews that say it doesn't work are correct. Don't listen to the guy that is accusing everybody of thinking it is a switch. IT DOESN'T WORK
Case is of the highest quality with durability unmatched by any rival. Worth every penny since it will be up to any test it could be put up to. 1750 can easily accommodate 1 full size hunting rifle and accessories, or 2 M4 style carbine rifles. Foam insert can be easily cut with an electric hot foam cutter for extreme precision, or alternatively with a sharp blade for less detailed cuts.
Purchased this product mainly for when traveling out of town. Very simple to set up and use. Also find it very accurate and the price was great. You can zoom in or out depending on how close you want to see the road names coming up. It will tell you when turns are coming up. If you decide to go a different way that what it selects it will at first suggest you turn around but if you continue on it will calculate a new route for you. For example if the suggested route in taking you down a path at 5:00 pm where the traffic is backed up and you know a better way or need to detour it will calculate the new path once it determines how you are going. I would recommend this product to anyone.
This camera never worked properly. After half the film is used it rewinds thus you waste half a roll each time. I gave as a gift and the recipient did not want to tell me it did not work properly so I could not return it. Big disappointment.
Purchased for a new 24&#34; monitor for my office computer. Allows easy and quick adjustments to position and tilt, and is very sturdy. It also has guides and covers for wires that help to conceal them, but still allows them to shift enough while rotating the mount.
It was easy to install. My computer shows that I have the extra memory, however I don't notice a significant difference (some) in the speed of boot up or in how long it takes to open programs. But I'm no techie so I don't really know exactly what it's supposed to do, honestly!
It does everything you want it to, without delay in shutter speed and with fabulous quality.I love it!
I've owned three of these over 20+ years (lost two, leg lock on one broke). They're very good within their limits. Extremely compact, fast (QR leg locks), eliminates the need for a ball head, quick release that doesn't require a special tool. Great with my 70-200 f2.8l/Canon 1D mark II. Saves me from tendonitis carrying the darn thing around all the time.Sure, it's not quite as steady as my Bogen or Gitzo, but the ballhead alone costs more than the Slik EZ Pod. I like that it uses the 1/4" thread, so I don't have to keep track of a bunch of adapters. Doesn't work that well with the 300mm f2.8l, the lower legs and the pan head just aren't beefy enough.Over a day's shooting, the QR plate will loosen and create a bit of play, but considering that I don't have to fumble around for an allen wrench to tighten it and can switch the plate to a different lens or camera faster, it's a good tradeoff. It's compact and light enough that it's easy to take everywhere.
I have a 2007 Yamaha Road Star motorcycle with a 1700cc engine. This intercom picked up the piston firings as a background noise. It worked beautifully otherwise. I called the company and they said the only solution was to change my spark plugs to platinum plugs. This might have worked but I sent the system back instead. They didn't assure me that this solution would definitly work. It seems to me they could have filtered background noise out of this system with little extra cost if they had wanted to do so. I thought if they don't care, I don't either.
After a modem, the Targus portable keyboard is an absolute &quot;must-have&quot; accessory for the Visor. The Visor is outstanding, but for any serious work (long e-mails, faxes, etc.,) the graffiti system is too slow and painstaking to be really useful. The Targus portable keyboard enables you to be truly productive when traveling without the need to lug around a heavy laptop computer. I have been using the keyboard for about a month, including while traveling, and it works like a charm. It is lightweight, and appears to be somewhat fragile, but I have not had any problems while carrying it with me everywhere.Combining the Visor, a modem, the Targus keyboard and a good e-mail (Multi-Mail Pro) and fax (Mobile WinFax Pro) program, I have a complete, lightweight solution for most of my needs for a mobile computer. I may never travel with my laptop again.
My Aiptek HyperPen 12000U started malfunctioning on me after about a year of use, so I bought this tablet, hoping it would serve me well.After opening the box, I was disappointed at what I saw. The tablet looked like a flimsy, cheap piece of plastic and the pen wasn't too great either. Definitely not worth the $100 I paid.Unfortunately, I had it for only 6 months when it started becoming jittery and refused to read correctly when plugged into either my PC or Mac. The pen's plastic body split, and is currently held together by tape. Aiptek's customer service is everything but. They do not respond to emails and do not understand problems when called.I bought a Wacom, and I'll never go back to these horrible products.
Kingston has always had a good product, but I prefer a flash drive that does not have a removable cap. I inevitably lose the caps.
Amazon's price on this extension was considerably lower than all of the local retailers. And with free shipping, you can't beat this deal!
Good, basic headphones. Reasonably efficient, good bass, light, and fit well. Excellent value for the money.
Well, this case does have room for my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K, but I don't get why oh why it does not come with a shoulder strap? It is a huge case and it only comes with a belt hole? Oh come on!I don't see myself carrying this case with my camera inside on my belt!
The CD boxes come together quick and easy. They look great on the shelf and are very sturdy. The label slot makes the storage look very professional. These boxes were perfect for storing my music CDs.
A little on the bright side but not painfully so. About as much bass as you can expect from a circumaural (around the ear) design. 250 ohms still lets you run them from portable devices as long as you are not trying to deafen yourself. Classic design lets you fix them if parts wear out. Velvety pads breath a little to keep you from over heating as fast.
Can't beat these headphones for the price. Reasonably comfortable, no complaints from anyone about the sound quality.Remains to be seen how long they will last. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with them.
I really dislike most of these packs. I have gone through several sets and even went with another brand once. None of them have the life span that the manufacture claims. It is one of those, if you need them, kind of things. In other words, if you need it for your radio get it, it not leave them alone.
Why wasting money and time going to Best-Buy or one of those expensive retail stores.This HDMI cable does the same thing, even with better quality on any HDMI capable TV system.
I have used these for years and keep coming back formore because they give good quality playback and shelflife.
I spent about 2 weeks tweaking the colors and getting it just perfect and then a week later it died. The carriage ran itself to the far end and began to make a loud grinding sound. Tech support is a long distance call and has banker's hours so good luck getting through.
This printer is not worth your time and frustration. I received it essentially free--for the nominal price of one Slovenian tolar, or about half a US cent--when I bought a new HP computer. Even at that price, it was not a good value. It jams nearly every time it tries to feed paper, and on the rare occasions it manages to print with no malfunction, the quality is poor. If zero stars were an option, I'd give it zero. I quickly replaced it with a 'real' printer. Look elsewhere.
The scanner is very good but the software on OS X is a joke, crashes every 5 slides, only 31 character file names, can't handle sleep. Total junk.
I haven't had the unit for very long but have used it several times and have found it to be reliable. It is easy to program routes . Really like the fact that you can increase or decrease volume very easily. I have yet to use the MSN that came along with it but have high hopes that I will be pleased with it... I would recommend this unit to anyone looking to purchase a GPS. Sharon
My old GE cordless headset phone is on its last legs, so I went over to Best Buy to get this one as a replacement. I hooked it up, charged it up, stored my frequently-used numbers and was all ready to enjoy the phone. . . until I noticed that there's no mute button. I looked through the documentation then looked again, searched the web and called &quot;customer service&quot; (warning: if you want to talk to a live person, you will have to make a toll call). No luck: no mute feature.Who was the Einstein who designed this phone with no mute button? I'm a telecommuter who sits in conference calls for too many hours a week, and without a mute button this phone is useless to me. I'm taking it back immediately.
It was between these and the Grado SR 125, and I'm pretty glad I got these instead. The ear cups are more comfortable, for me at least, on the HD-280s, and side by side, they have a richer sound. People have been mentioning lack of bass, I disagree. They also seem more sturdy than the Grados.I had to get a non-in-ear pair, because Etymotic ER-6 were killing my head after a few hours. These are great, and work fine powered by a macbook/computer.
I agree with all the poor reviews of this product. I also purchased this cute little TV and DVD set for my granddaughter. The DVD lasted a little over a year and then stopped working. The disk simply spins but the movies will not play.
I recently bought the TD-80 headphones and i must say i am not impressed at all. Remember the old Wendys commercial &quot;Wheres the Beef&quot; well i'm wondering wheres the Bass their isn't any at all it sounds very tinny and the idea to put volume controls on each speaker isn't the smartest idea you may also find yourself turning the volume up on whatever your listening to as i am right now listening to them. overall i don't know what headphones these other reviewers are listening to but not the ones i have.
First of all, let me start off by saying that I am a sound technician. I work the sound board for bands, events, and the like. Sound quality is all I ever look for in a headphone and, oftentimes, I get disappointed, as I did here.I purchased these because I was looking for a set with both passive and active noise cancelling, which this does. For reference, passive is when it covers your entire ear. And, as noise cancelling goes, the Philips HN110 isn't bad. It surrounds your entire ear and, while playing music, I could not hear my father when he spoke to me. That was the idea. However, the active noise cancelling is traditionally weak. I say traditionally because most active noise cancelling headphones can only block out so much (mostly in low frequency ranges).What really disappointed me about this set was the quality of the sound. I read another review where they picked up a defective set where the singing ranges were not working, so it could be possible that this set has a similar issue about ranges. Keep that in mind. I purchased this set to play on a mp3 player (A Creative Zen Nano Plus). When I began to listen to songs I knew very well, however, the bass was weak and everything was very flat sounding. Even stranger than that, I turned on the active sound cancelling and the sound improved somewhat to a tolerable level (but still not good enough).I am actually befuddled on how this worked out. It is a pain in the butt to find out the input impedence on these suckers, which, according the website, is 25 ohms. For those who don't know, that is somewhat of a measurement of how much power the phones need to produce their full range of sound. 25 ohms is not a lot. Now, I understand that my mp3 player is not high powered, but the pair I used previously (JVC NC100) had an impedence of 64 ohms and the full range of sound at full levels was present on that same mp3 player.I am taking a wild guess in that this pair of headphones is listing the lowest needed impedence for any level to come out, as opposed to good levels. I intend to return these because of sound quality. For anyone that knows little about quality headphones and wants noise cancelling, good quality, and some semblence of affordability, I would recommend moving over to companies like JVC, Koss, or Sennheiser. Those three tend to stand up to professional reviewers well and I've been using JVC and Koss all my life. I intend to go back there.
You might see the price difference of this cooling pad with other company's cooling pad, but from my experience I say it's worth it to buy this one. It is very quiet and cools my laptop. I use Macbook Pro and I read reviews saying it gets warm quickly. Well, it does. And with this cooling pad it doesn't anymore.
The quality is good, however, 256MB today is just to small. Save your money add get at least the one gig.
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I cant say anything bad about the Heliopan's construction. The unit felt like a fine piece of hardware. My problem is with this style of filter so if you're already set on having a round ND filter then, you may as well stop reading now because the rest of this review wont help you.I have a few cokin filters for series P and series A and they have exceed all expectation. Yes, square filters are clunky and attract dust like a statically charged vacuum cleaner but they are the best way to go for progressive filtering.I decided to try out this unit on my Pentax 12-24 77mm lens just to see if the convenience of having a filter that didnt need a mounting bracket would be a viable alternative to the cokin square systems and it is simply not.If you are considering getting into using these types of filters you should go for square slide in filters, they are worth the extra effort.The main advantage of a cokin over a round filter is placement of the gradient. With a round filter you can rotate it to position the angle of the horizon but you cant shift it up and down which makes these useless in my opinion.
I used this software to erase my data from my old computer before selling it, and like the other reviewer, when it was finished doing it's damage, the computer could not be booted up. Even Dell couldn't help me. The rescue disc didn't work, nothing would boot up this computer. I wound up having to give the money back to the person who bought my computer, so I was actually OUT the $29.99 for the software. A huge disappointment!
The biggest concern I had in purchasing this lamp was whether or not it was a legitimate lamp that would really fit my projector, an Optoma EP719, since the cost is high enough that I didn't want to be making a mistake. I had read other reviews on the web where the lamps were counterfeit and didn't fit correctly, etc. I didn't want any of that hassle so I bought this one from a store I trust, Amazon.com, and was happy with the result. The lamp came quickly, even with Super Saver Shipping, and works great. There have been no hassles and I am very happy with my purchase experience.
This fuser kit is the original manufacturer's part, and comes sealed in its original box. It includes the fuser kit and three rollers for the main paper tray, which are supposed to be replaced when you replace the fuser kit. The kit itself is easy to install--just open up the compartment, push the slides up to unlock the old kit, pull the old kit out, drop the new one in, push the slides back down to lock it in place, and close the compartment back up.While most people will probably need to replace the fuser kit when the old one reaches its life expectancy, I had to replace mine because the old one was causing paper jams. The new kit has completely solved that problem. If your Konica Minolta Magicolor 3300 printer needs a new fuser kit, this will certainly do the trick.
I was looking for a cheap radio for my civic; when i saw this one i couldnt believe it...your hardly find another radio better that has usb, mp3 and all stuff this radio has at this price...The only thing i didnt like of it is the display, just show few word...but it doesnt matter!!! i just want music!!!!
I bought this not too long ago. My lights still dim but jeez.... I'm pushing 1600 watts rms with a stock alternator. If I turn the boost down about halfway then I have no problems with my lights. Most of the time these are used to help with less powered systems such as under 800 watts rms. It'll do the job it was designed for with a cool blue display the lights up the night if you know what a capacitor is meant to do. As far as people saying it falls apart or breaks easy I can't say. If you get a new one then you should be fine. Mine was standing on top of my car during installation and fell off, rolled down my steep drive way, across the cul-de-sac and smacked the curb on the other side. A slight ding is the only battle scar it has now. Great little cap. Price is great.
This is a very good webcam, perhaps the best out there. Set up was simple on my Fujitsu S Series laptop running the most recent version of XP Professional. I just loaded the CD, connected the webcam to my USB Port and I was up and running. I'm using a 801g wireless Router and going at speeds of 108kbps. With a minimum amount of light, I get real great picture clarity. On Yahoo Messenger, I'm getting 320x240 pixels, as adverised and a frame rate of .80 frames a second. The quick capture program which allows you to take pictures is of very high quality.The only thing that was a little nerve racking in the set up was that I had to pull the camera real hard out of the base in order to connect it to the stand. I was afraid I was going to break the camera by pulling it this hard; but that was the only way to detach it from the base.I only give this 4 stars because I think the face tracking feature needs to be improved. For instance, when someone else comes in the room, the camera moves to track the face of the other. Moreover, I find that I have to go back into the settings every 5 minutes or so and recenter the camera to track my face when I enable face tracking.I've been using it lately without enabling face tracking and it does an excellent job as a regular webcam and does not make any noise like it does with face tracking enabled. I can move the webcam in any direction I like by going into the settings and using my mouse or cursor. This webcam is very easy and intuitive to operate. It is a little pricey but it is of high quality. I've decided to keep it. Hopefully, logitech will come out with new drivers to improve the face tracking feature. But even if they don't, this webcam is still very good.
I record music on a laptop and I already occupied all of the USB ports so I needed a way to connect my external hard drive and midi keyboard. The D-Link saved me some money and a headache. I now can record music and save it without disconnecting any of my equipment. I am so thankful.
Ok - I'm not too bad at getting these things to work - however this is my third webcam (with a microphone) and nobody can hear me - so I took Creative off my computer and bought a logitech from Walmart which does work and which does give sound. To be fair, there is a learning curve - I had upgraded my computer to Vista which may be part of the problem - if you have this camera, go to the uninstall in your computer and check to see if there is anything else similar to a microphone - if so, be sure to disable it. The Creative cam offers the web cam with intermittent record, motion activated record, and other nice features my logitech does not offer and I miss those features - however, since my primary use is instant messaging with grandchildren, I bought the logitech. Good luck - the pictures on both these web cams is excellent - better than any other I've seen. The price was affordable on both cams - I'll be keeping both for the Creative remote features, etc. and the logitech for sound. Yes, I guess I'd recommend Creative with reservations.....some reservations depend on how determined and/or technically challenged the user might be.
This was my first AV receiver and I was intimidated at first by the huge tangle of wires leading from my speakers to this box, but the manual was clear, easy to follow, and I had everything hooked up and working in a couple hours. The speaker set up was easy to work through and manipulate, and the sound is very impressive. It also automatically determines what kind of sound is coming in (stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc) and adjusts accordingly. The only quibble I have is my dog popped the circuit breaker in it once by standing in front of it and shaking vigorously. I guess he was a bit staticy. The received popped off and I had to unplug it for an hour to let it reset, which it did with no problems. Overall I'm very happy and would recommend it to anyone.
This controller has six degrees of freedom, and that's almost too much. So far I've tried it in Google Earth and Second Life.It truly changes the experience; in both programs it was as if I was in a dreamlike state where I was flying. Somehow, after a few moments fumbling around with the controller, all of a sudden my hand was just making the right movements as if by itself. I've used joystick, three types of mouse, a graphics tablet and a friend's Wii controller - but none of them even touches the flexibility and intuitive power of this.One small nit I have to mention; the only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars was because the controller will sometimes move as I'm using it - normally moving forward/backward or left/right, where you press on the control button from the side.Despite the weight on the bottom of the 3Dconnexion and the grip of the rubber feet, that particular motion causes some sliding on my desk.This is truly a new way to interact with your computer, and if you have any of the compatible programs you need to have this controller.
I am a huge fan of Tivoli and have 3 PALS and have given more than 10 away as gifts.The iSongBook 2 is a terrible use of $399. I had the unit for about :30 minutes and did a side by side with the Altec Lansing imotion 620 and have to say, other than having AM, which is nothing these days, The iSongbook 2 Has nothing to offer and does not sound any better than the imotion 620 from Altec Lansing.I played around with the radio, the ipod deck (clever that it is hidden), and hooked up our Sirius Satellite all which worked O.K. but it took no time at all to pack it back up and send it back. To top it off, there is no internal rechargeable battery and even the folks at Tivoli said that unless you plan to use non rechargeable batteries, not a good idea to keep it also plugged in via AC. What a stupid concept. Unless you are fully committed to just pluging in the unit to recharge rechargeable batteries, you are best off simply plugging the unit in to wall socket and using regular AA non rechargeable batteries when you want to take it portable. Unless it was just me, you actually have to remove an iPod from the dock to try any other sort of Aux unit like a satellite radio. Another very negative fact. At least in my experiment, I had to pull the iPod out of the holder in order for the satellite radio to play via Aux.This particular version of a Tivoli unit is a huge departure from the earlier products I have or seen from Tivoli!
This item has a openting at the top of the kit instead of the bottom not sure why. Maybe because of the dash design. I guess it is built ok but not my style.
Great Product, Great Price, Fast Ship! Very Satisfied...Will purchase again!! Bonus...only expected one for the price, but received two WoW!!Thanx
This product has been a member of our family for about 2 months. It makes for a great addition! It is responsive, easy to use and will give us years of use. This is the 2nd laptop bought from Amazon and mine is significantly less costly than my son's, but a wonderful buy. I'm returning to college!
I bought this thing over a year ago with high hopes for its sleek appearance and Logitech quality. There is something wrong with the bluetooth connection, the mouse, or whatever, and it has made the mouse almost impossible to use since day one. Every few minutes, the mouse experiences a "lag" where the cursor does not track where you are moving the mouse, in both speed and position. It is VERY ANNOYING.I have figured out a way to point the mouse away for a few seconds to fix it, but Logitech has no support about this or anything, and I have a wired mouse that I keep connected on my desk to be able to use in an emergency when the bluetooth mouse acts up. I do NOT recommend this product and I will be switching to another brand right now. I thought I'd enter in this comment before I purchased another one.
Would love to order, but, like other reviewers, need size first - what is the diameter???
I purchased this item as a second system and after hearing the quality of the sound, decided to make it our primary system. It is easily set up, however the product manual leaves much to be desired. The on/off button on the remote only shuts down the CD player. The sub woofer appears to have more electronics located within and it has a separate on/off switch located on the back side. Leaving the sub woofer on draws electricty and one can feel the heat generated by feeling the heat sink located on the back. I shut both components off when I am finished using the unit.The LCD display is attractive and the background display colors can be changed. Other than the quality of the sound, what I really like about it is how compact the whole system is. When one thinks of the HUGH speakers of the 1970's, these wafer thin guys really have great sound.The pictures of this system are a bit deceiving because only 3 of the 4 component parts are shown. The sub woofer is not always shown as it is the largest, bulkiest and heaviest part of the system. Despite this, the system is well worth the money spent. Radio reception is fine and that basically depends on where you live. The CD's played flawlessly and there is a jack for an MP3 player, that I have not used.I must say that I am very pleased with my purchase.
great quality product, you get what you paid for. not the best, not the lightest but great for the $150 price range. get this one (190) if you want to keep the weight down, the 055 is nothing but weight more, because it support more. the fact is most people don't need that extra capacity. Shipped with ontarc instead of UPS. now without a box? thats not the way to save cost.
Great product. We bought it for a trip to Europe and not only did it hold many more pictures than we expected but they where excellent. We came home and purchased another.
These are great if you are doing photography that requires an accurate color of your subject. I do a lot of scientific photography and use these in all of my photos. Although I shoot usually in RAW, those who work for me still shoot jpegs, so this lets them adjust their photos for true colors.
I have contacted the seller concerning this issue and will let you know if they resolved it. I expect to receive the product I purchased, not a cheap substitute.
I change my PDA's as frequently as my BVD's; I always want the latest and greatest and usually I was satisfied with my upgrading. This came to a crashing halt with my purchase of the Palm m505. Poor screen lighting and my presbyopia made it impossible to use. Then I heard about the Sony Clie 760c. One look and it was love at first site! Without a doubt this is my favorite PDA of all time (I've been though 6 of 'em.) It is stylish, sturdy, beautifully lit and clear as a bell even without my reading glasses on! The jog dial is a nice addition and with a 64mb MemoryStick I can add a few dozen games to the usual productivity software. I haven't made much use of the MP3 player though. (I'd rather have an iPod) But it is great to take my PowerPoint presentations along and give a personal presentaion to a fellow physician when necessary. The resolution of the screen is perfect for this, couldn't do it with any other Palm. This is a must buy for any high end Palm purchaser. Get it!
I bought these headphones specifically for using on airplanes when traveling to reduce the amount of noise. For this purpose, these are great headphones. I'm not used to stuffing things that far into my ears, so the comfort rating was down a bit for me and in order to get the better sound quality, these need to be quite far into the ear. The sound is pretty good for earbuds, but it does not compare to the sound of the full size headphones. I only paid $15, so over-all I'm happy with the purchase.
I contacted amazon when I found out it was sent to my old address but they said they could not help me.I had to stop payment on it.
I couldnt get this to work, unless I uninstalled it and reinstalled it, then it would work until i rebooted my computer. After that, it would no longer be in device manager. I just bought a D-link brand one, and it works great.
Before I got the Antec my laptop would overheat a lot during warm and hot days. I would have to turn it off with less than one hour of use or my laptop would just crash.With the Antec running I can keep my laptop running all day.The USB connector is poorly designed and can easily break. Just be careful.Overall, the Antec is worth its price.
LOOKING FOR CHEAP BUT GOOD QUALITY 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKERS? LOOK NO FURTHER THEN THESE OLD SPEAKERS. I THINK IT IS STILL THE BEST OUT THERE FOR THE QUALITY, PRICE, AND CONNECTIVITY. SURE IF YOU ARE PHONOPHILE YOU MAY NOT LIKE IT BUT FOR MOST PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT SOME 5.1 CHANNEL FOR THEIR FPS IT IS PRETTY GOOD.
Couldn't ask for more. It's a perfect compact camera and I love the style of it. It's very simple and so easy for my family members who are technologically challenged.
My initial thought after receiving this was the size, I wasn't sure if it would fit my 'NON i-POD' inside of it but it fit perfectly with my 5 inch PsP go, essentially, it will fit any and most smaller or medium sized MP3 players as advertised which is completely awesome.The tightness was a big plus, while fitting it also has an elastic type of grip when you slip it in the folds of the belt and it holds it there, it won't budge unless you're doing excessive movements. I can do full ranges of motion ie; jumping jacks and it will hold true.Overall, I give it a five for the cheapness but I did encounter one problem.. I don't have massive arms so the tightening band which it includes was difficult to use at first, I ended up having to use my teeth while it was on me.. But this ist is easily avoided if you just slip it on over your wrist and adjust.If you're looking for an arm band that is good quality, look no further.
I'm rating this camera in comparison to other cameras of similar size that I've used or owned in the past. I also have some pretty sophisticated digital SLR gear, so I am spoiled in respect to image quality.For what it's designed to do, this camera is remarkable. First, it's got a wonderful large viewing screen.Second, instead of toggles and buttons, the T50 uses a touch screen, and that's a HUGE improvement in user-friendliness. It also includes a drawing feature so that you can write your own notes or graphics. This is really helpful if you want to write a quick note describing something about the image.If you draw or write on an image, the image with the graphics is saved as a new image, so you don't have to worry about destroying the original image by writing on it. I'm posting sample images.Image quality is OK - not excellent - but then, if pure image quality is what you want you shouldn't be buying a point-and-shoot in the first place. Image stabilization works very well and really enhances versatility.The camera is small, quiet, and unobtrusive. You can take acceptable photos in surprisingly low light while handholding the camera with the flash turned off.The editing software that's enclosed lets you crop the image and make limited adjustments to brightness, saturation, and color balance. (Again, I'm spoiled here because I use Photoshop CS2 with some of my digital photography. Sony's "Picture Motion Browser" software is not anywhere close to that, but it's functional.)The camera would be great for keeping in a pocket, purse, or briefcase. But like many very sophisticated devices it's sensitive. There are some caveats: the instruction manual specifies that the camera is not waterproof, splashproof, or dustproof. Also, condensation due to bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place can cause malfunctions, and it's recommended only for use between 32F and 104F. So it's probably not the right camera for you if you plan to expose it to moisture or cold.Four stars because though it's technologically impressive, Sony may be overhyping the megapixel count. Don't think that because it has a 7.2 megapixel sensor you're going to want to enlarge your photos beyond about 4x6 inches.
I've had this product for a couple of months. The signal strength is better than I was expecting. I have 2 receivers with one transmitter and have them in different rooms. One is on the same floor as the transmitter and is positioned about 30 feet away and one is in my basement, about 20 feet. Both are clear signals with very little noise. There are walls and floors in between so I'm impressed. This transmits my satellite signal to other televisions so I don't have to pay $10 per month per tv for another receiver. This is well worth the investment.
I have had this camera for a little over a year. It takes very good pictures and has a lot of choices for flash modes. The only bad thing is, the LCD display broke on mine. It was over $60 to fix it.
As Tony would say... Not only are they inexpensive but also I haven't had a single problem with them.I definitively encourage your buying of these DVDs.
Received the order quickly and it was well packed so no damage to the item. In addition, I received good service from the company.
I got the Apple ipod a few weeks ago and my only regret is that the 15GB has been replaced by the 20GB model. Other than that though, it is an insanely cool device. It doesn't quite hold all of my music collection, but it does contain about 75%. I've been using it with a Dell PC running Windows XP and MusicMatch Plus and I have not had any real problems with the interface. However, I'm looking forward to a PC version of iTunes in the future (I had to cross over to the darkside and abandon the Mac platform several years ago; no flames for that please!). Using MusicMatch is not quite seemless, but it is not the headache that you might think reading the reviews here. I've managed to load, organize and use it without significant problems. I do notice that some punctuation devices are problematic for MusicMatch but not for the ipod. Also I think that a firewire interface is to be recommended. Overall, this is a fantastic device.
Came really quickly and came with everything it said it was going to. Holds up my t.v. just fine. 26'' vizio. Looks great.
I can't believe how terribly poor these players are made!Firstly, the first one I bought was dead after only two DAYS! I put music into it and all the artists were in Chinese! UGH! Luckily as good as a store Best Buy is they fully let me exchange for a new one.That new one is only a little better I guess, but it also died, only two weeks after the year waranty! It was always buggy like the first one I bought, I only used it lightly and had to keep reseting for various reasons and was formatting it near every three months. I only kept using it because if I paid $300 (YES $300 not the new $200!) I'm going to get some sort of use out of it and not resort to my Wal-Mart brand $20 CD player [which was even better than this by far but like I said about getting use out of it]. Anyway I kept formatting and reseting for different reasons. Reseting was always for some weird reason while formatting was often because Windows Media Player wouldn't add the songs correctly or I recorded something off the tuner and it froze in the middle and then there was no way to listen to music becuase of how corrupt it was. Well I guess today was the very final straw. I had to format it because the artists were messing up. I download the firmware and all that and I go to add songs to the player, and I turn it on and all it will do is go to "System initalizing please wait." I can't connect ti to the computer to format it because system initalizing happens before anything else. And I'm sure it's totally dead because it's been like this for 30 minutes now since I've turned it on. iRiver won't do a thing because it's outside of their one year warranty. Looks like the garbage can for this one...Kinda sad to say a $20 cheap CD player I bought at Wal-Mart two years ago is much better than this. Avoid, even an iPod wins over this trash!
This is a great little lens. For me, a 35mm lens is my normal lens.I got one of these for $400. Yeah, it's a bit pricey, but it's worth it.
I purchased this for my two 12" kicker cvrs and it is a whole bunch of TRUE 12ga speaker wire! Yeah, who cares if its only 44', who the heck even needs 50' of speaker wire. Anywho, great buy, great wire, high quality, would buy again.
While not as accurate as some speakers I've owned, these speakers get the job done nicely. They can be a bit boomy depending on the material.Tremendous value - I have no regrets.
I was using my old hard disk within two minutes after opening the package. Works great does not need any external driver on windows xp. Much better choice over hard drive enclosures which are difficult to set up. I am giving it four stars because it does not come with instructions.
Product was as described but very low cable quality, it works & transmits HD quality video but don't expect the world for $3.
Tried this as a possible improvement over using AA NiHM batteries in my Olympus D-524 camera. Turned out to be a DOWNGRADE. Did not stay charged as long as my Panasonic 1950 mAh AA batts. It would die a sudden death -- no low battery warnings before the camera shut down. I have gone back to the dependability and predictability of the AA NiHM batts. The CR-V3 now gathers dust. It did not even improve the flash recycle time. Just a waste.
I love it. nice padded pouch that mu 15&#34;macpro fits into nicely. theres a velcro strap inside the bag to keep it snug. pockets for...welll just about everything,. I'm a Bass player and I do synth effects with a groove box during our gigs as well. I use this to pack mac and my special cables/connections. I can fit everything in here and it all has its own section of the bag. Been flinging this around for a about a month and its durability is holding up so far. I will update if i have any durability issues
The maps were useful and plenty detailed, however not all of them were current or up to date. It served as a starting point, however, I still had to purchase more current versions of the areas I needed from BLM and USGS
Elgato recently updated this product, changing the receiver.It now has better reception, eyetv 3 software and clear QAM.The Eyetv 3 is where this product excels. It records on schedule, converts to many different formats(iPhone, ipod, divx, imovie dv, etc.) and includes option to stream converted shows over wifi to an iphone/iPod touch. Editing out commercials is very easy and quick.I run this on my Mac mini(intel core duo 1.8GHZ, 1GHZ RAM) and have no issues whatsoever.PS.Hi-def viewing requires dual core processor-G5 or core duo.Converting video takes quite a while, your average Hi-def TV show will come in at around 5GB after commercials removed.
The headphones were nice but they didn't deliver the high sound quality I was expecting. These were the fist pair of SkullCandy headphones I had purchased and I was truly disappointed. The bass was there but that was about it. They didn't cancel out much noise.
I used this to replace the fan in my Dell Studio XPS, which have notoriously noisy fans. This one is whisper quiet during normal operation. It does get a bit loud when it needs to speed up to full speed, but that is necessary for the heat dissipation in these machines when the CPUs are taxed. Overall, I'm very happy with it!
This bag is absolutely perfect for what I wanted in a camera bag. My priorities for a camera bag were for most of the weight to be placed at my waist so that there would be less downward force on my lumbar spine. The weight would exert downward pressure starting below my low back which is ideal when carrying heavy equipment. This is extremely important for anybody who already experiences low back pain or is interested in preserving for as long as possible the health of the lumber intervertebral discs and lumbar facet joints (which will become arthritic with time and spinal axial loading). I also wanted the bag to be easily accessible while walking or on-the-fly. I wanted to have maximum freedom while holding my camera or just being able to use my arms freely while carrying the camera in the bag.Traditional backpacks and the single-strap Lowepro Slingshot backpacks place the weight of the bag onto your lumbar spine and so these were out of the question. If you ever carry heavy equipment, you'll understand how important it is to have the weight start its force below, rather than above the low back. These backpacks also do not give as much freedom on-the-fly as a waist pack or fanny bag like the Lowepro Off Road. Even the Slingshot bag with its single strap is not nearly as convenient to use on-the-fly as you have to spin that bag around and then spin it back.So packs that are tied to the waist or "fanny packs" are the best at preserving the health of one's low back, and also the best for on-the-fly use. However, have you ever tried to carry a traditional fanny pack with 10-15 lbs of weight? Well, it can be done, and the Lowepro Off Road will let you use the bag purely as a fanny pack. It will, however, look odd and bounce as you walk. I'm 5' 8" and 150 lbs and it feels somewhat large but manageable when used as purely a fanny pack. You will certainly get some stares from others who see this large luggage hanging from you.However, the beauty of this bag is that it is actually probably better when NOT used as a pure fanny or waist pack. I have this bag on tied to my waist with the really easy, large, and durable waist clips. About 90% of the weight is attached to my hips and so my low back is spared. The other 10% of the load is off-set by my using the included comfortable shoulder strap. Using the bag in this manner with both the waist strap and the shoulder strap may sound odd, but in fact it accomplishes 2 things:The bag no longer looks odd. It looks like you're carrying a regular, handsome and sporty bag with a shoulder strap that also happens to have waist support. But the bag no longer appears to be an odd, oversized fanny pack, but an acceptable and handsome shoulder bag. Yet, because of the waist support, you get all of the conveniences of the fanny pack, including lower lumbar spine strain reduction and ultimate freedom to use both your arms without having a conventional shoulder bag fall off.The other purpose of using the shoulder strap with the waist strap besides making the bag look conventionally handsome, is that it does provide some support while you walk or run. Without the shoulder strap, the fanny bag would bounce up and down quite a bit. Again, I'm 5' 8" and medium build. If you're significantly taller and heavier, the bag may not bounce as much and may not look as odd without the shoulder strap.I can load and unload the bag on-the-fly without stopping. My camera equipment is available easily whenever I need it quickly and my arms are free. I own a Nikon D40X with an 18-135mm and SB-600 external flash which fit easily in the main compartment with a lot of room to spare. There are probably still 3 inches of room in front of the mounted 18-135 mm lens on the body. There is even space still left over in the main boxy compartment to fit my Sony HDR-SR7 high definition hard-drive video camera! On each side of the main box-like compartment, you have 2 more cylindrical containers which are also removal and can be replaced with other modules from Lowepro.The build quality is excellent and the design is truly unique as I was not able to find any other design similar to this. This is such a well-designed bag that truly takes into consideration all of the priorities I listed: low back-sparing design with waist straps, ability to have the camera available without stopping to remove a backpack or even rotate/spin a Slingshot, and the ability to make what would normally be an odd-looking large fannypack transformed into a handsome shoulder bag in disguise (since it really still functions as a fanny bag).I cannot recommend this bag highly enough. Even if you don't experience chronic low back pain, I think this bag is very important in helping you get as much mileage out of your low back before you develop osteoarthritis of your lumbar spine (which will inevitably occur as we all age).
I spent 5-10 hrs trying to get this modem to work in my AMD K6-2 450 MHZ to no avail. Even if it is free, I would not buy this again! I am returning this modem right now.
I wanted a cheap camera I could take on a vacation to Mexico and not worry about. Not only did this camera work for my wallet, but when I got back I could literally bring it to my friends house and plug directly into their TV to show them my adventures. This is a great product for a vacation or everyday events!
I was given this camera as a gift after my baby was born. I quickly upgraded to the 5600 because it had a microphone so I'd get sound when recording videos. It seems the 4600 is pretty much a dumbed down 5600 (and a slightly smaller pixel size -- but who cares? I never print larger than 4x6, so I always use a reduced image size). BTW, My parents have the 3600 which does have video with sound.ALL Point-And-Shoot cameras have the following difficulties:* Shutter delay after you take a picture (you have to wait while the image is read from the CCD, processed, and saved to memory)* Quickly drains battery power if you use the flash and have the LCD screen on the brightest setting (so don't do it! I hardly use the flash and leave the LCD screen at half brightness level).* you should always use rechargeable batteries with digital camerasSo why buy one over another? Some have slightly better delays, but more importantly look out for consistent problems, e.g., some Canon PowerShot's seem to have a problem with the lens shutter sticking.I've had my 5600 for over a year now and everything has been great. However, it has succumbed to a problem that a few other consumers have mentioned, it powers on and takes one picture, and only one picture. Then you have to cycle power. I'm in the process of either getting another 5600 or some other cheap (~$100) camera with video+audio.Don't let the general complaints I itemized above trouble you -- the people that make them are ignorant of how a digital camera works, don't bother listening to a word they say. If you want a really fast camera go for a SLR (or go film!), but it'll cost you... If you want a cheap camera, then buy a cheap camera (like this one or better, the 5600), but don't complain about it having a slow response time, or the pictures being blurry (learn how to stand still, i.e., stop drinking coffee and smoking dope).End of rant.
I first bought an 8 GB SDHC card at a store, then put it in my camera and it didn't work. I hadn't realized that the camera could only take a 2 GB card (though it makes sense in retrospect, as the camera is at least five years old). So I returned that card and got this one... well, these two. It was a great price, they came quickly, and they work in my camera.
The SD1600U is very easy to operate, has alot of good features, I looked at alot of players before choosing this unit. Owners Manual is very well written. A really exelent feature is the Zoom button on the remote, will zoom in 3 times to enlarge picture size, cuts sides and top, bottom off but is a good feature. Has the multiple camera angle of 1,2,3. Plays CD`s but will not play any CDR disks or VCD`s. I really enjoy this unit, give it an A++++++ rating.
This is a very nice macro ring flash. My photos are very well lit and the color is much more clear and true to real life. It is a bit larger and heavier than the Canon Ring Flash. It comes with 2 adapters so the flash may attach to your lens. I had to purchase a separate lens adapter for my Nikon Micro lens, however. I am very pleased with the product.
I spent almost a day searching for earphones that match exactly what I expected: noise canceling, endurance and good sound at a reasonable price.Well I finally found it and I'm feeling happy with this choice. The earphones are excellent and the sound astonishing for a very fair price. The cloth cable offers resistance to rough use and I'm sure it will last much more than other plastic cord earphones.The only mishap is that it is a bit hard to get used to wear it since you have to insert the cord over your ear to fit it ergonomically. But once you get the trick, is very comfortable.Do not attempt to use it while you need your ears because this device REALLY cancels almost 100% of surrounding sounds and noise depending on how high you set your player volume. Even at low volume levels you are almost deaf.I highly recommend this product.
I wish I would've checked out Acronis TrueImage before I bought Perfect Image. This software is very so-so, and not anywhere near as simple and convenient compared to TrueImage. Furthermore, the boot/recovery program whether from CD or hard drive, fails to work 50% of the time whether from not booting or not recognizing your hard drives. The boot program for True Image is slicker and much more polished and is nearly the same as the Windows version (done in a nice Vista style) whereas Perfect Image gives you a clunkier and less polished UI when booting directly to it.A major irritant is the product validation which runs every time and will render the software useless if there is any problem or computer hardware upgrade. Your only option is to contact Avanquest and they will get around to responding to you. You are forced to request them to update their validation database so you can run 'your' program which is currently disabled. This process is quick, only 2 or 3 days to get it resolved.One major advantage of Acronis TrueImage is that you can restore files, folders, all you want from the same backup image. You just can't do that with PerfectImage. So on that feature alone, why pay the same amount for less? Duh!
This is a great piece of equipment so that I can download my pics without having to go to the store and costing me additional money.
This works really well in connecting my Sony upconverting DVD player to my 26 inch Samsung HDTV. I haven't used it between any other electronic devices, but I'm very, very impressed with what it has helped do for my DVD watching experience. It's a great connector between the two products I mentioned above. As someone on a budget, I needed to save money on my entertainment system. This cable is the right price for that at $10.99. Don't buy the $50-100 cables at outlet stores if you have a setup similar to mine since this really does the trick.The colors are vibrant, the image is sharp, and the sound is great. There have been no issues at all so far. For the price, you're getting a reliable and sturdy cable. Don't try to stretch this across the room, but it will be long enough for most normal entertainment system applications.
I got this to transfer recordings from my handheld digital recorder to my computer, and it works perfectly! I was really worried about finding one that would actually work, but with this, you just plug it in and you're good to go!
Was everything I expected. What more can I say about a battery for my phones? So that is what I will write.
There are two main features to this plug. First, it is BIG. You can probably see this from the scale of the outlets in the image, but be prepared because it is large. The second feature is the warranty. My TV is plugged into this thing, and I hope that I will never find out whether the warranty works as advertised, or not ...
This is a great, well made item for all photo buffs. I am going to buy a couple more to give away.
I've had mine for about a year now, and I'm in the process of picking out new parts to build a friend a rig. This is the only case I will build a new rig in; I love it that much.Pro's:- Relatively small, mid case. Doesn't take up much room.- very, very quiet despite having several fans.- amazing air ventilation which keeps an air cooled system healthy.- rubber opening in the back for water-cooling tubes- feels solid/sturdy.- stylish, sophisticated look; yet still sharp looking.Con's- can get dusty since there aren't fan filters. However you should be able to clean it out once a year and do find.- some mobo's have their power connector at the top which can be an issue with some power supplies with shorter wires.Common complaints & rebuttal- too tight or hard to work in: - How often do you WORK in a computer? Set up, then maybe an upgrade in a year. Complaining about having to work in a tight area shouldn't be much of a complaint when 350+ other days of the year you have a cool, quiet, well put together computer you don't have to worry about.- can't fit in large vid cards (8800/9800): - Yes you can. I have 8800GTS' in SLI. No problem. It's tight, but they fit. It took me less than 10 min to add the 2nd one (which includes unhooking everything, pulling it out from under my desk, unscrewing the back, opening, a little dusting, sliding the card in, etc.)
After reading all the reviews I was not sure about buying this product, but since Samsung say to use this product by name I placed an order and I very glad I did. Monster ScreenClean does a outstanding job. All I had to do was spary the mocro-fiber cloth that comes in the kit a few times with the cleaner and wipe down the screen of my 32" Smasung LCD. It was spotless not one streak. If you own and LCD TV you should get this product it's well worth the price and given the amount I used it should last for a good while. On one thing I did find out you need to sure this product on a COOL screen. I used it on the my LCD computer monitor and it did leave some streaks. I was able to remove the when I let the moniter screen cool down. It does tell you to use it on a cool screen in the instructions.
1. The product was Dead On Arrival.2. Amazon couldn't replace the product.3. Amazon promptly refunded the money in full.So the service was excellent but this single unit was kaput.
The ink is high-quality and rates 5 stars but the price of these ink cartridges is absurdly high! So I knock off 2 stars for that. From what I can tell, all printer companies do this: sell inexpensive printers/copies and make their money on expensive ink. A wonderful feature of my Canon MX7600 is that if I print only in black, the printer still draws out ink from the color cartridges! What a way to ensure you keep coming back quickly for more expensive ink! I'm still waiting for some enterprising company to make a reliable printer/copier and sell high-quality ink at a reasonable price.
An excellent product, gives amazing speed for net browsing. Also very easy to install. Great service from Amazon, the product was delivered to me much before the expected delivery date.
I used this basically to try to recover data from legacy hardware. Nothing else worked, including proprietary data cables. Keep in mind this seemed to require Windows XP to work. I didnt know how to convince Win7 to properly tie the USB to a COM port.But once I did use it in XP, years of frustration erased immediately. My requirements for this were pretty specific and may not be similar to yours, but this did the job, and was pretty simple to set up.
Product well made and durable. Can carry a signal 50 feet without any noticeable loss. What else can be said?
Considering the fair number of problems I've heard others have had with getting bluetooth to work regularly or at all, I believe it's worth considering this unit not only because it works well but that it also comes with a simple yet comprehensive set of installation instructions. Following them to the letter, I found myself transfering files in between my SE t610 and my PC without a hitch. Nice item at a nice price.
I am ok with the product.The company selling it has it over priced.Their Shipping is over priced.And once the radio came from another company and I learned it already had an adapter with it, (which the advertisement does not advise),this company said there would be a 15% restocking fee if I returned it.Talk about feeling ripped off. It is cheaper to keep it and hope to findanother use for it.
This is a great product! I love the hands-free feature. It's very easy to use. I didn't even have to read the user manual. I would definitely recommend!
The iPod mini is a huge improvement over the bigger iPod models. While it only holds 4GB, (and I say `only' because 4GB is a lot of music!), you'll be happy with this smaller, lightweight, sexier mp3 player. I installed all the software on my Windows XP computer without any problems. The unit arrived with a bit of battery life so I charged it via the transformer supplied - use the firewire cable to connect to the iPod. I found it charged quickly so I was up and running in no time flat.The box contains iTunes, the software you use to purchase songs and transfer existing files to your iPod; however, I recommend you download the latest version online. Once you pop in the CD it will try to install iTunes, but if you have a newer version it recognizes that and completes the setup. You may need to reboot your Windows machine.The usability of the unit is MUCH better than that of the regular iPod. It does not take much pressure to traverse through the menus and I found that after using it for a while, navigating the iPod became intuitive. It just requires a bit of practice.One thing I am concerned about is the size of the font on the screen...I think for older adults or those with low vision, there may be a problem reading the track names or seeing the menu titles. They may find using the backlight all the time improves the readability of the text, however this may drain battery life faster.The headphones that come with the iPod are somewhat uncomfortable during extended use. While the sound is very good, I will be investing in a different pair. It's a shame Apple can't let you choose which type of headphones you'd like - or - improve on the pair provided.Thankfully, this unit has a hold button that prevents the accidental bump or nudge if the iPod is in your pocket. The belt clip that comes with the iPod is very handy and I have walked around the house and work with it on and never worried about it slipping out; just be sure to snap the iPod into the clip rather than sliding.For those of you with an existing MP3 collection, you may find you need to rename your songs and add ID3 tags. The iPod uses these when displaying the song on the screen. I had all my files named (Artist) - Title.mp3 and I had to download a file rename tool to remove the parentheses. I also had to download a program that would auto-generate ID3 tags based on the file names so that when I imported my songs into iTunes to be transferred onto the iPod. You'll be glad you took the time to do this otherwise, browsing through songs will be near to impossible. Songs purchased from iTunes are preformatted for the iPod - you won't need to rename or add tag info.My final request from Apple or another manufacturer would be to create a travel carrying case for the iPod mini. And not your typical black padded case either - perhaps designer versions created for women and other style conscious iPod owners. I'd like something to hold all the basic accessories that come in the box. I still don't really have a good way to protect my iPod when traveling whether from my home to work or overseas.Overall I'll give it 5 stars for being small, lightweight, easy to use, style, and sound. It gives me everything I've been looking for in a portable mp3 player. I also like all the extra accessories that are available if I choose to expand its use. It really needs to come with better headphones and I wouldn't mind paying more for something better than hard, uncomfortable ear buds. The extras such as a calendar, note pad and games are nice, but I don't see myself using those functions, especially already having a cell phone and PDA in my purse.
I bought this humidifier to replace the Vicks Cool Mist Humidifier. The Cool Mist was terrible - it leaked, smelled, and caused the baby's room to get wet. The Natural Mist is great - it has never leaked so far. It's so much easier to fill with water because the water container is separate. I really like having the option of the 3 different speeds. The only negative is the filter. The original filter that came with the humidifier was pretty cheap. BRU sells replacement filters that are made by KAZ that are much better quality. I still have to replace the filter every couple of months but I think it's worth it in the end.
I'm glad to see they still make and sell VHS-C tape. I doubt they will for much longer, everyone has digital cameras these days. But my kids like playing with the old VHS-C camcorder, so I was glad to find some reasonably priced tape.
After using this laptop i quickly ran into some some poor design issues: the Home and End keys are shared with PgUp and PgDn. If you are planning to use this for business make sure that you will not mind using a shift to use Home and End.And no matter how hard i try, i continue to drop keystrokes especially on the top alpha row. Otherwise a well integrated platform. All the drivers work flawlessly. The standby/hibernate and lid control for power up/down also work well. (Unlike my prior two laptops) The wireless and wired networking also worked flawlessly. Wireless is only at 54mbps.Great value for the money.
After reading the reviews of this camcorder, I decided to buy 2 of them for my grandchildren's Xmas present. They opened them tonight and had a great time playing with them. They are both 8 years old and it took them 10 seconds to learn how to use it. My grandson told me it was the BEST present he's ever gotten! It's amazing how simple the camera is to use and to view on the computer. I was so impressed tonight, that I've just ordered one for ME! I am actually excited and can't wait to get it! The camera is so small and light, I plan on keeping it in my pocketbook so it's always handy.
I purchased this to match my cover for my Ipad 2. What a disappointment!!!!The description stated it is compatable with the Ipad cover, it does fit well, but the color is not even close to the ipad cover. It looks like I bought the case from the Dollar Store rather than what I thought was a great company.
When I originally purchased the item the description was for a Epson Moviemate projector with built-in DVD player and screen. When I received the item it was a projector mount. I contacted the seller and was told that the description on Amazon was incorrect and that the item number was a projector mount on their catalog. I then requested a refund since that's not what I thought I was buying. In any case the seller apologized for the mistake and gave me a full refund.I was little disappointed but I'm happy I was able to get my money back.
Well, I am glad I gave this product a try. I have gotten a couple different digital key chains in the past and had to return them due to software issues. This one was easy to load and easy to use. Very pleased with it. Will consider getting these for Christmas presents for my family.
Man this thing is the best when i first got it i bought it for traveling and when im on the road it never ever skips.It is very slim and fits about any where,and the look of it is great and the remote control is awsome i just move it a little and the sound goes up and speaking of the sounds the sound is the best,my dad listiens to his music(country) and i turn mine up and i cant here his music.So if your looking for a good cd to travel with or just about do anything or go any where with this is your cd....oh yeah you'll get every pennies worth believe me...peace out!
This is an excellent slip case for a laptop. The material feels soft yet thick enough to protect the laptop. It fits my laptop and the cooling stand easily. I have a 14" laptop and the fit is perfect. Probably would not fit larger laptops. I have been looking at many slip cases and I am really glad I chose this one. Very satisfied.
This is the cable that Amazon should have shipped with the Kindle 1. It will charge & sync the Kindle 1 from your computer at the same time, and you can charge it from almost any USB-type charger. I use it with my iPhone charger and now I only have to take 1 charger with me one trips.
At first when these headphones arrived I thought the earbuds looked weird and I wasn't sure if they were going to scrtach the inside of my ears, BUT they work just fine and the sounds is SOOOO clear and nice! I am very happy, so far these are the best small headphones I have ever owned!. Highly recommended.
Hey, this is by far the biggest step up in portable tube-vision that will ever happen. Great picture and sound quality comes from the 2 speakers. The only thing that you might want to think about here is the battery life! This was a major frustration in trying to watch any movie more than 2 hours long since the battery life is approximately two hours. This was pretty good however, and the battery life doesn't hurt the rating for me since I got the power adapter!
I'M JUST CURIOUS HOW THIS SELLER CAN CALL A SCREW ON LENS "HIGH DEF" ITSEEMS LIKE THEIR TRYING TO CONVINCE FOLKS THAT THESE LENS ARE SPECIAL BY CALLING THEM "HIGH DEF" AS FAR AS I KNOW ONLY THE CAMERA ITSELF CAN PRODUCE A HIGH DEF REPRODUCTION, NOT THE LENS! ITS ABOUT THE IMAGE SIZE AND HOW ITS PROCESSED AND REPRODUCED.
This product is junk and so is the bundled software! I purchased the Moviebox in order to convert old VHS, VHS-C and Video8 to DV. When I hooked it up to my Computer (Windows XP) I couldn't capture more than 5 minutes (max.) of footage before something went awry (video would hang on a single corrupted frame, audio would cut in and out and or reverberate very annoyingly). Pinnacle tech support gave a whole list of things to try which didn't help.Next I attempted to use the box in standalone mode (not using a computer at all) going from a Canon Video8 camcorder through the Moviebox and out to a Sony VX1000 DV camcorder. I am able to capture but it requires constant (and I mean constant) "baby sitting" because it hiccups on average about every 10 minutes. There is no way to just set it up and leave it run while you go about other business.Bottom line is don't waste your time or money on this product! I'm returning mine right away.
these are nice and light. not at all clunky like old style ear phones. fit very gently in the ear. very comfortable!!!!
I just love it. It remembers where you left of at in your audio book. And it knows which book you were listening to. It also has a button to reread or you can skip ahead to the next chapters. also you can put speakers on and take it outside to listern to your favorite book while you do your gardening. The SOUL can run on batteries or it has a external dc power supply:4.5V. I just love it , wish I could buy a new SOUL 2. Delores Hussey
This bag holds all of my camera equipments - an SLR body with 3 lenses, flash and misc. accessories. Comfortable to wear. Used it while travelling. Nicely priced and not too big, nor too small.
This was my first major purchase online. I had done quite a bit of research on the scanners, reading reviews, and talking to people at the computer stores. Once I saw the image quality, and the speed that it delivers the images in, I was hooked and stopped my search. I was also pleasantly surprised at the lack of errors when scanning text for OCR. Look for this product online, you will be able to find it MUCH cheaper than you could in a retail store.The only problem I have with it is scanning light remains on while power is on. Everything else is PERFECT! Now I am very happy with the scanner and would have no problem recommending it to anyone.
I searched for a headphone set thats was cheap yet had quality and most of all, for one ear. I want to be able to hear background sounds while I work at home.Plus I wanted something lightweight for summer. Big headsets are just tto hott to wear in summer when I am working on my netbook outside.I love this headset. Its comfortable. Easy to toss on and off my head.The sound is fine and the mic works great. I used it with my language software and with Win7 voice recognition software. Both worked great.I have a small head so finding something that would fit me was a worry as most standard size adjustable headsets do not fit me even when adjusted to the smallest size. This set works for me!! The mic is perfectly aligned for me too.For people with average to large head size this set may be a little tight fitting. I dont know if it would stretch in time, but its a snug but comfy fit on my child sized head.So for other small people, I am 5ft and 100 pounds, this is a great headset!I am glad I found it.I am using it on a Win7 Acer netbook with no issues.My netbook have the 2 jacks needed, side by side, making it simple to plug in.
When I witnessed my first air raid drill while walking home from work in Korea, I realized that teaching English in Korea was going to be a lot different than any other place where Americans go to work abroad. In my non-fiction book, "First Contact in Korea: A Native English Teacher's Journey into the Backwoods of South Korea," I will chronicle my struggles of learning how to pronounce my Korean students' names, the 15-minute golf lesson I got in Korean that increased my driving distance 20%, my interactions with my Korean co-worker "Kid" who confesses to me that he was accused by his ex-wife of burning down her house and the cheapest and best eye surgery I've gotten in any country, which is Enucleation eye surgery. It is priced at $2,500 in Korea vs. $22,000 in the United States. My article will awaken my readers to the transitional opportunities available in a place that shares few American customs but many of the comforts of home.For those who are interested in reading more about teaching English in South Korea, also check outFirst Contact in Korea: A Native English Teacher's Journey into the Backwoods of South Korea
Initially, I loved this camera.Pros:EXCELLENT video quality. Absolutely stunning imagery.Great zoom-in for extreme close-ups.Long-lasting battery that charges quickly.LCD screen is good quality.BUT it died within a year of purchase, inconveniently AFTER the manufacturer's warranty expired. After the first ninety days, the camera stopped recording on DVD-RW (even the more expensive ones made specifically by Sony), bringing up an error message that said the disc was dirty or corrupted, even if the disc was brand-new out of package. A few months after that, it would not record on ANY type of disc and refused to even play back the ones that had already been recorded.Worst of all, because I did not purchase any extended warranty, Sony has a flat-rate repair policy that would be 211.00 specifically for this model, REGARDLESS OF WHATEVER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. It doesn't matter if they just had to blow air in around the lens, I would still have to pay nearly two-thirds of the purchase price to fix it.My advice:If you're adamant about buying a camcorder that records onto DVDs, regardless of which brand you decide on, purchase an extended warranty plan.If you don't really care what your camcorder stores your memories on, go for something that doesn't rely on laser capability which is more pricey to repair (or they'll pretend it is and jag up prices for it).
Although this product requires a PC to set it up, and Linksys doesn't support the Mac, this product is working just fine in a mixed environment. I have the Mac and DSL in my office and my wife has the PC three floors up. It's a much more reliable and secure connection than our WiFI system was. Not difficult to set up, even for someone who is not especially technically oriented.
I bought this amp in around 2004 and have been using it to run one SVC 15" woofer. I'm installing it in a different car now to see how it runs one DVC 12. No complaints, really. It does the job it was intended to do. The price is about right for the brand name and build quality ($99). The remote bass control is handy (if you don't mind a cheesy chrome box cluttering up your interior), it lets me set the deck up with one set subwoofer level, then I don't have to try to poke fifteen buttons on the deck while I'm driving to adjust the bass for certain songs, I can just turn the dial up or down a bit.I had this amp hooked up to a bench testing set with a regulated power supply, a sub and an oscilloscope. It ran out 690 watts total (345 watts per bridged stereo channel, tested across both channels consecutively), nowhere near it's 1000 watt rating on paper, but still, a decent chunk of power for the money.
As others noted, sound quite good but a little lacking in bass plugged directly into ipod (i.e. without external amplifier between ipod's 30mw amp and 6i's.) With shure e3c in 1 ear, Ety 6i in other, bass seems to come 60% from shure. But others have noted, messing w/ipod's equalization will give you adequate bass. So a little spendier than shure E2c's, but sound, fit and isolate substantially better (e2c's don't really go in ear canal, e3c's and above have 3-flange and foam tips that really insert.)I'm half of an audiophile. At any time I have 6-8 pairs of medium and high-end headphones and can appreciate the difference, but I can't articulate what those nuances are. Let's say 6i's sound quite good for most purposes. If you listen to chamber music or solo piano carefully, you'll hear limitations on the 6i's, but you'll probably also hear limitations of the CD or MP3 media too. Look head-fi dot org for really detailed analysis of reproduction quality.issue #1:unprotected wires going into the ear pieces, unlike comparable in-ear monitors (Shures, Ety 4's,Ultimate Ears all have plastic molding where wire enters so it doesn't get kinked/work-hardened.) I suggest keeping in Shure hard case, keep wires untangled and (try to) never bend/kink/loop/knot them. Also those little Belkin silicone figure 8's they sell for wrapping cords up help (FWIW 5' of cord's too long, espec. w/2 foot long ipod remote cord, unless you carry your ipod in a pocket down by your knees)2nd issue:3-flange earpiece not as comfortable as shure's (the ones on Shure E3c, 4c, and 5c). Shure's're much longer (i.e. sticks out further from plastic barrel of earpiece) so no part of plastic barrel is in ear canal, whereas w/Ety 3-flange you feel plastic barrel pressing ear canal. This is single most important factor in sound quality and being able to listen long periods of time (&you; can finetune how insertion deep so you can hear e.g. phone, alarm clocks. (This is why i like the 3-flange tips, easy-in, easy out. The foam cylinders are awkward to finger compress and then rotate into ear, &become; biohazardy after a while, but they do sound good).I haven't tried Ultimate ears, but they've gotten excellent reviews. They have a (shallow-looking) 2-flange piece, which is included when purchase the earphones. Ety 6i comes w/triple flange and foam tips, Shure e3c you have to buy 3-flange separately ($11)... Fit is critical, as others have pointed out, if they don't fit you won't be able to use them, so when you buy, be sure you can return them w/o a ridiculous restocking fee if they don't fit.No one's mentioned this, so: I believe in-ear monitors will never match richness of sound of medium or high-end Sennheiser and AKG surround-the-ear phones. You get much more complex resonance when sound diffuses off the outer ear first. So your $150 conventional headphones will probably give more concert hall or cathedral resonance, $150 I-E monitors will sound like an outdoor concert.
High price piece of junk. Failed completely after only 5 days of operation. Displays code F70. Have to send to Panasonic for repair already. Seller would not exchange for new unit because I had it for more than one week. Their return policy is only for one week!! Beware of sellers who do not disclose their return policies. I paid [$$]. with no shipping charge. Panasonic refused to supply a new unit. Will not buy any Panasonic products in the future. I rate it zero stars!!!
Everything on this camera works well, for an ultra-low cost digital, however, the most important feature of any camera is its lens' ability to produce a sharp image; I have not been able to get a crisp image with this camera. Therefore, if all one needs is to take mediocre quality snapshots and have them printed as 4x6, then this is the camera for you. If one is even slightly serious about there imaging, get something else.
I purchased this item last August, it failed 6 months after purchase. It has one year warranty. I returned it to the manufacturer with all the details included the sevice order number on the box. It was later returned to me. I am very disappointed.......extremely..... Now I have a product that doesn't work.
iclear case is great. It a plastic polycarbonate shield that fits perfectly over your Sansa mp3 player. It's very easy to detach the case from your player by using a coin to prey it apart. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I paid $8 more than what the price is now on it and it's sort of hard to press the forward and backward buttons like the other guy wrote. [[&lt;&lt; - >>]]
Got a nice T3 for X-mas from my wonderful wife. Impressive looking. Love the landscape view and slider. Unfortunately it doesn't work well. I had numerous resets for no reason. Finally after 3 months battery would not hold a charge and lost all the data. Re-charged again and then synched with my computer. Overwrote everything in computer i.e. wiped it out. Sent it back to Palm who could not track my return, then they sent it back with no explanation. Working with their customer support in India, Philippines, etc. is very difficult. Even after 10 emails they could never answer any questions. Always the same response &quot;thank you for contacting PalmOne....&quot;. Finally had to call main office in CA to find someone who could help. I had an extended warranty that said I get a replacement machine if something goes wrong. Never even offered replacement or would acknowledge that I had such a warranty. Do not buy this device. If something goes wrong Palm is not there to help. Poorest customer service I have ever seen.
I just upgrade a high definition receiver and the cable works great! No need to spent top dollar for the hdmi cable this product is highly recommend !
This product is somewhat junkie in my opinion, for a Nikon product.There was no information sheet included. It would be nice to know the operational range and angle, and information on the battery.I tried it on my D90, and it didn't work. I assumed it came without batteries. Opening the battery compartment will result in broken fingernails.I finally gave up.The MC-30 works fine on my D200-by the way.
How rare, truly, to find such a product. I have been searching, really carefully hunting, for, oh, at least 20 minutes or so, and here, at this fabulous on-line store that has so many items for purchase (astonishing, the selection here at Amazon.com), is exactly (nearly) what I was looking for. And it's orange. The reception is fairly good, even differentiates between distant and near stations that have adjacent frequencies. Sound quality is as expected in such a compact (and Orange!) device. Fits easily into cramped spaces (like the art deco faux fireplace mantle in my brother-in-law's house--take my word for it). Bottom line: wonderful.
I had a different brand before this one and the only accessory was the brush and pieces that adjust eyebrow length. This one has two blades - one for trimming eyebrows and another for larger facial areas. It also works alot better than the other one! I had to be careful it cut so well, didn't want to take off too much of my eyebrow LOL. Overall it's a good product. I've had it about a month now. My two daughters and I use it. We have a rechargeable battery so it's always at max performance.
I donno if this is the best in the market but go for it if its still cheap. I use it with my 7 yr old 'monster' Dell laptop. Works perfect.
The sound quality of these headphones are quite good.However, I have purchased two of these, and both broke : (One simply degraded over time, and the other snapped at the hard plastic area on the right side.
i had some problem configuring this unit in win 98se. thanks to the customor representative, i could finally make this unit work in win 98se after several hour hassle. the unit does not work w/ simple drive installation. i had to configure manually/ i could understand this problem because this is partly MS fault, but what makes me scary happened during data transfer. i tried to move several MP3 files from one computer to the another, but every files were messed up during the data transfer. after that accident, i have to check whenever i move the file using Lexar. oh yeah.. it is not durable either as many folks pointed out.
These batteries are a necessity for any digital camera owner that requires them. They charge fast and last forever. I even use a pair in my optical mouse because they last so long.
I have never opened my computer before and was very nervous about doing so, but I found this product quite simple to install. It came with brief, easy to follow instructions, and hardware installation went smoothly. I am using this product with a Windows XP operating system. I didn't have to install the driver as Windows XP automatically detected the new hardware. It was not specified as being compatible with Windows XP, so I called the customer service office to make sure it was okay to install it in my system. Customer service was fast and friendly, with no waiting on the phone. The firewire cable is included in the package, as is some very basic movie editing software, which makes this an unbelievable deal that I couldn't find anywhere else. So far, everything is working great. I highly recommend this product if you're looking for a firewire card and cable.
I purchased this item along with the SLIK Titanium Alloy DX700 tripod. Great combo. This ball head is well built and very sturdy. There is a safety feature with the release lever that I thought was clever. You can take both portrait and landscape shots with ease. The adjuster knob is easy to use and very stable. I would recommend this ball head, especially if you have a SLIK tripod.
Although it is true that the charger only charges one battery at a time, it does have something the standard charges does not - an indicator that lets you know when you are 80% charged. It is always best to have spare batteries, and to charge them once a month whether or not you've used them, just for increased lifespan. Have this set near my photo "corner" in the basement allows me to cycle through all of my batteries, and have 4 of them charged at all times (I bought 2 of these units). So it only charges one at a time... if you've let BOTH batteries expire, then perhaps you need 4. :) I like it, and would recommend it to anyone needing to have 2 or more batteries available to them at all times.
After looking at this stand on Apple's website I started looking to see if I could find it in a store somewhere. I was not able to find it, but I was able to find some other stands that was horrible. Because of that I ordered this stand off Amazon and Im so glad I did. Its a really awesome stand all one pice and holds my 17 inch macbook pro with out any problems. I would recommend this stand to anyone with a laptop.
The Canon MF8170c is the very first AIO (All-In-One) fax-scan-copy-printer to feature color laser printing at its pricepoint and without the 500 lb bulk of a standalone copier/printer. While you can probably both save money and increase quality and speed with separate units doing the same task, after buying my first AIO HP OfficeJet G85 several years ago I was hooked and promised myself never to go back to the copy-by-scan-and-print method. The color print speed, noise, and lack of certain features are worth knocking a star off, but if you can afford it and don't need certain higher-end features its well worth it for home office use.The MF8170c is a heavy (ships at 106 lbs - 2-day shipping on this would pay for an Amazon Prime membership!), big (25" x 20" x 20"), relatively complicated looking unit but is a relative pussycat to get going by USB - just install drivers from the CD. Ethernet connections weren't as easy; it and my Netgear WGR614 router didn't like each other at first, but once I figured the problem was the printer didn't have an IP address, the installation software let me solve that problem and I was off and running.B&W; print quality is in general quite crisp, color print quality very good and both well above that of the HP 4650n I used at my prior job. This is not a photo printer, however; I found using both copy and glossy paper my G85 substantially outperformed it even when the MF8170c was set in photo mode. Fax and copy functionality and quality were ok, although it feels like my old G85 had more features. Where this lacks is in scanning. Scan quality is actually pretty good, but you can't scan through the network and have to have a USB connection (and drivers). Annoying.Where I knock a star off (and would probably knock a second off if it weren't a unique item) is three fold. First, no power switch means even in energy saver mode this has fans going; it's not hugely loud (compared to my late lamented airplane-engine-sounding 15-year-old Epson ActionLaser II) but it's annoying and takes forever to turn off and warm up. Second, for a 2005 printer color prints like its 2000 at a rated 4 ppm after a 1 minute warmup. This isn't surprising given Canon quietly skimped on RAM. The printer has only a measly 24MB, a fact convieniently omitted from the available technical specifications and one I only found out about by looking around on the web browser based internal monitor. Finally, I really don't like the fact that I can't buy a duplex (dual-sided) printing collator, although the design makes me hope there should be some accessories coming out shortly.If you have more than 2-3 people who need to do routine color printing or scanning this isn't your machine. I'd pick up one of the networked color laser Lexmarks and a good monochrome AIO unit instead. However, for home office use this is state of the art. I like its large bulk in the corner of my home office even with its limitations.
This is a lens that is gaining a lot of popularity, and for good reason. The strengths of this lens are price, sharpness, speed, and good overall performance. Its drawbacks are lack of image stabilization and USM. Strengths and weaknesses are easy to determine. In every lens you have to make some compromises. How those compromises intersect with your frequent use cases of the lens is harder to figure out.First the price: it is less than half the price of Canon 17-55mm f2.8. With the excess cash you can buy a good quality bounce flash to deal with some low light conditions or buy a fast prime or buy a good telephoto lens. So this lens clearly scores higher by its lower price.I found this lens to be very sharp. Here are three examples. I tested some pictures of still life by mounting the camera on a tripod (iso100, f2.8 or f4) and they were very very sharp. Portraits that I took handheld at iso200 are so sharp that individual strands of hair are very clearly visible against a light background. The ISO12233 charts also show that the Tamron is sharper than Canon 17-55 or Canon 17-85. If you want tack sharp, you will be very happy with this lens. Be sure to focus properly and avoid camera shake.The lens has a good speed of f/2.8 which gives soft bokeh and 1-2 additional f-stops of light in comparison to canon 17-85mm f4-5.6. The f/2.8 across the whole zoom range is also very useful. For example, on Rebel Xti, it allows one to decrease the metering area of partial metering by zooming in and make partial metering approximate spot metering.Overall build quality is very nice. It has a metal mount and feels well put together. It is compact and light enough for a walkabout lens. The lock button is useful to lock the zoom barrel movement when walking around or hiking with your camera. The free hood is a nice touch, not to forget the six year warranty.The main absent feature is image stabilization. I used to miss IS a lot because for indoor low light shots, I was often stuck at iso1600, f2.8, and 1/15s. But once I added a bounce flash (speedlite 430ex in my case), I do not miss IS for indoor photography. I can get natural shots by bouncing properly, plus I do not have subject movement. I think Canon 17-55 IS will shine in outdoor lowlight photography and with the Tamron you will have to pull out the tripod sooner than the Canon 17-55mm. This may be a big drawback for some, but not yet for me.The second absent feature is USM. Tamron's focus is fine and sure. But it noiser and slower when compared to Ring USM. But do realize that this is relative to USM.All in all, this is an excellent lens that will not impede a photographer's quest for capturing the moment.
The main point I want to make about TIVO, and I believe this also applies to ReplayTV as well, is you DO need to pay for a subscription for this device to work. Many people are saying you can forgo the monthly subscription and use TIVO like a VCR and record things manually. This was true with the ealier model series 1 TIVOs, but the series 2 TIVOs will not record without an active subscription. So do not buy a new model TIVO unless you are getting the pay per month or the one time lifetime subscription.TIVO would get 5 stars from me if it offered a cheaper subscription rate. A $300 lifetime charge or a $13 monthly charge is way over inflated for simply connecting to a database for an hour to download what amounts to a small patch. It may be worth the cost, but the cost cannot be justified. If you are going to get this however, consider two things-1.Lifetime subscription only applies to machine purchased, so in effect for most, lifetime will be about 5 years or less, depending how soon you want the next big toy. However, lifetime subscriptions are transferable, and make the resell price pretty near the buy price if you resell this thing several years down the road. Just check some auctions and look at the selling prices for old models with the lifetime subscription thrown in.2.Month to month makes sense if your getting this machine to use maybe less than a year or two, till your cable or satellite company provides the service and then you plan to throw out the used machine rather than sell it. Or, it can be good as a one month test to see if it is something you'd want to shell out $300 for a lifetime or if you want to gamble the lifetime prices might fall far enough in the near future to justify paying month to month over a period of time before switching over.TIVOs competition ReplayTV just recently sold very inexpensive units with a free 3 year subscription and 99 cents a month after that 3 years, but now they also switched over to TIVOs price scale. Both services are good, with Replay having some extra functionality and TIVO being easier to use.The best buy will come from buying a used TIVO or ReplayTV that already has a paid lifetime subscription, though these tend to still sell over $300, even the old models.Another option for those who are good with computers and have a computer next to their TV is a TV video card with a bundled remote control and some tweaking using free software. You can basically simulate TIVO functionality with little money and no service fee, but it is not as easy as using TIVO.Also more and more companies, besides direct TV, are starting to bundle these types of devices into their packages, usually with a smaller initial and monthly cost than TIVO.Another thing to consider, as far as buying the actual hardware itself is you can upgrade TIVA and ReplayTV boxes using a standard IDE hard drive. Many of these units have an empty slot for a second drive and the mod itself is not too difficult if your good with computers and don't mind voiding the warranty. Each gig of HD equals about an hour on the lowest resolution setting, though most of you would be using the mid resolutions for a decent picture and the highest resolution for HDTV on a plasma or LCD TV which cut down the advertised record times.TIVO is still probably the best option for the casual user right now, unless your using direct TV, so if your looking to buy right at the time of this writing, TIVO isn't a bad choice, but keep in mind many new options seem to be coming thru 2004.
Although its sound quality-to-price ratio is the best in the market (if that's ever quantifiable), this product does not last long. After about a month of using these headphones daily with my iPod, the sound quality in the left ear has suddenly become fuzzy, and is now subject to the careful adjustment and positioning of the plug (or of the wire immediately connected to the plug). This exact condition has arisen three times already to three of these same headphones that I've bought, leading me to suspect that Sony has deliberately done this, in an attempt to maximize their profit from these items.The warranty is pretty bothersome as well, as you would need to buy your own packaging and pay your own shipping (purportedly at a lower price, but I haven't tried yet).If you still intend on buying these, be EXTREMELY careful with handling them, for all the reasons mentioned above.
I bought it mainly for lens protection.Does not affect color negatively.You can't go wrong with the brand name and the great price.
These are comfortable, sturdy, yet light headphones. Design and comfort are 9/10, I could see myself wearing them for long periods. They could use a little bit longer cord and maybe thicker wires. Mids and highs are pretty clean and clear .. but the bass & mid-bass are hard to find. I returned these cause they did not reproduce the bass I was looking for. For about $10-15 more I would recommend the PMX100's or PX100's they get top ratings at w3 headphones dot com.edit: I found out after I returned these cans that is was my Yamaha Home Theater amp's headphone jack. Any headphones I listened to in this amp, it really eliminated the bass.
this was exactly what I was looking for. I have dropped my zune many times and this thing is pretty much indestructable.
This could have been cheaper, but it does the job better than the other stands that I've used. Great little stand to work with.
caused severe system instability and crashes/data loss. I'm pretty experienced with PCs and mine only acts up when I'm using this adapter.
This is a hard to find item for special mini-notebooks. This worked easily out of the box. Was difficult to install, but persistence paid off in the end.
very easy to use. took 1.5 hours the first time but it got everything on a 3 partition drive with lots of pictures and historical document scans.
Moved to Europe, had lots of US voltage equipment. This did the trick for our TV, VCR, speakers, the smaller one we use for the printer and random small items. We have had it for 2 years now.
works great and makes for a longer cable but i had dropped mine and it broke in two but i was able to just glue it back together.
I had an older NetGear MR-314 Wireless Router that died for no reason. I always had a lot of problems with it in that my laptop's internet connection would always lock up. To fix this problem I had to re-boot the router. I couldn't stay on the laptop for more than 30 minutes before I had to re-boot. When the thing died, I said that I would not buy another Net Gear, but when I saw the price of this router, I couldn't pass it up. I installed the new MR-314 and was up and running within 5 minutes. Everything works perfect and the signal strength around the house seems to be stronger then my old router. So far, no need to re-boot the router due to freeze ups on the lap top, but I need to work with it a little more just to be sure. Overall, this seems like a good product at a great price. The negative reviews that I've read about this product seem to be from people who got defective units.
I am handicapped. I cannot stand for long periods of time without a lot of pain. I thought about those canes with little stools but they didn't seem sturdy. I am a large woman and although I weigh less than the canes are rated for (250 lbs) they look poorly built.So I ordered this stool. This model is made in scandinavia and is rated for 440 pounds. It comes in a case and it folds down to about 14" long. It is easy to use, you fold out the legs into the tripod shape and then you pull out the lower legs. The seat is attached and spreads out as you fold the legs outward. It is a very fast process. To fold it up you do the same in reverse, pushing buttons to push the legs back in and folding everything back flat.The seat is about as high as your average chair, like a kitchen chair. You put one point of the seat between your legs. It is a comfortable seat and angled such that your back is arched properly. It is comfortable to sit in.I'm glad I bought it. I'll find it useful to use and easy to carry around.
Why buy $100 Monster cables? These work just as well, for 1/20th the price. Great deal.
If you are a kid, which I am, you will love this camera. I like to skate, so I made some little skate movies with this thing and it works great. I mean it's not pixely or anything. It works fine and it records smoothly. That means that when you kickflip it gets the whole thing and doesn't cut the whole flip because the camera isn't fast enough. I love this camera.
A surge protector is not enough. Brown-outs are far more frequent than catastrophic lightning strikes; especially with cheap electrical wiring in your home. You can hear this thing catching problems, "click", when the AC turns on, or you turn on 5 things at once, like your computer, monitor and all it's peripherals. I love mine. All 5 of them. (and these new ones are smaller than the earlier models were 6,7 years ago!)
Insight recently upgraded their services and with the upgrade a small mini-box is required for all TVs not hooked up to their DVR boxes... my bedroom TV is a small 19" LCD wall-mounted TV, the mini box is literally 6-8 inches from the TV's inputs, because of this I did not need nor want a long cable. This works perfectly and I don't have to zip-tie a bunch of unnecessary cable. The shielding on the cable seems pretty thin, but I haven't noticed any problems/interference due to this. Great for my set-up, could also see it useful for racks.
The D-Link hub has performed exactly as needed. I have numerous devices that must have USB 2.0 protocol to operate properly (80G Hard Drive for large files and backup, Clarisys USB Phone Handset for Skype calls, a CardIris for business card scanning, etc.) and needed a single hub for easy connection to my laptop. This was just the right product and it doesn't have annoying "blue glo" lights in it.
Take the bad reviews with a grain of salt. Maybe they got a defective product or something but this mount has been excellent for me. I have two of them, purchased months apart, and have no problems whatsoever. Very solid aluminum build, with the rare ability to adjust the tension with a knob rather than have to go track down tools. However it does come with Hex screws if you wanted to replace the knobs with something people can't adjust (say for a school or institution or the like). Mounted in a stud with the 2" Hex head bolts it comes with makes this mount extremely sturdy with no play at all. It certainly feels like it could hold more than 30 pounds even fully extended. However now it is only holding my 19" Philips LCD (17 lbs).The tilt mechanism works perfect and will constantly hold at any angle. One side note that I discovered is that the washers (between the knobs and the receiving female threads) have square insets that must be lined up with the square parts of the receiving female threads in order to obtain a tight functional fit. This may have been the root of those that have problems with the tilt function.With only the basics of handyman know-how this is a very easy install (find a stud, level, drill with a 3/16" bit, then use the supplied hex wrench to screw in the supplied screws). It does come with drywall anchors to mount without a stud but I would be careful about trying that, especially if a stud is accessible.
Even though this radio does not have a pic is is really portabke and is the BEST GMRS Radio I have ever used!!although it does not have 10 NOAA CHANNELSI would reccomend this product to anyone!!it is real great!
I bought this harness as a gift for my son. I was looking for a harness with the connecting straps that are shown in the picture. What we got was a decent harness without the connecting straps.While the harness is ok, I'm very disappointed with Amazon. The inaccurate picture feels a lot like a bait and switch. I certainly wouldn't have ordered this harness based on the picture that's actually on the packaging. No fault of Nikon's, but I can't say the same for Amazon.Also, the processing and shipping time on this order was crazy. Over ten days before the order was even ready to ship. I'm a long-time Amazon customer and used to be quite of fan of their customer service, but sadly, I just can't say that anymore.
Im a photographer. I compared this head to head with My Canon S70. The S70 quality of pictures far exceeded this camera. After working with other photographers and Panasonic I have determined It can NOT take a very high quality picture even in perfect situations. It only takes pix with 72 DPI vs 180 DPI with my Canon. The highest MB image it will take is 3.51. My canon will take averate 2.5 to 3.5 and will do 4.5-5.5 often. WHY is this important. Well if you blow this picture up to say 5x7 or larter you will notice SIGNIFICANT grain and distortion. It was sad. I took pix in all lights and even focused on ASA 100 and used a tripod. Im sending it back, Its not worth keeping for anyone who wants to blow up or appreciate a good picture. Panasonic even stated its a beginners camera. So my 5 year old technology in my Canon 7m camera Blows this Brand new camera out of the water.
I've had my camera for a year and a half. Since I'm a real estate appraiser, I take lots and lots of pictures and have found this camera to be less than reliable. During the first year the &quot;zoom&quot; assembly failed and had to be repaired. Fortunatly it was still under warranty. On damp days the camera often would not operate properly. The battery compartment is flimsy and most everyone I know has theirs secured with rubber bands. Often times when I got back to my office, pictures which showed up on the LCD as takes, just weren't there. The best feature of this camera is it's metal body, light weight and good picture quality. Maybe just for home use, this would be a good camera.
There is a learning curve with the version that has needles. This one says it doesn't have needles. I am looking forward to trying it. Once I got how to manage the one with needles, it really did work. But, you have to use a cartridge that has just run out of ink so that the ink doesn't dry in the cartridge, which ruins the cartridge for refilling purposes. I really like the LOTS of money I save, plus, less plastic n stuff in the garbage.
I loved most of the features, but PIP was clumsy to use. The general design is good. The larger rubber feet were the first to go. Just came out over time. The latest is the charge. It keeps running out of juice, even if I place it next to a 500 watt halogen lamp for a few hours(not close enough to burn), or in the sunlight for the day. So even though I liked it at first, when it starts to die, you can't just put new batteries in, you have to replace it.
The Logitech Harmony 880 works as advertised. Very easy to set up using the included software. I am controlling my TV, audio, VCR/DVD recorder, and Direct TV/Tivo unit. This remote makes it very simple to go between functions. Highly recommended.
I put this in to my old G4 mirror, and it worked as soon as I snaped it in. Very simple to install. My connection isn't all that great (about half the full reception), but that could be due the fact that my wireless router is two floors below me. But my G4 laptop gets perfect reception from the wireless router, so maybe it's just not as strong, but it it works well enough that I don't have to download to my laptop then have to transfer it to my desktop. It maybe a little slower, but worth it to cut out that middle process.
I love this TV - it's got a great picture, small footprint and elegant looks, with very nice features and easy to use menus, with an array of inputs. I've hooked my laptop up to the PC port, and many resolutions displayed just fine watching an XVid movie. Then I hooked my PC up to it and played Half Life 2 on it - image fit in perfect - great smooth video at 720p (my video card in my PC would be too weak for 1080p). The zoom modes have been very helpful in watching widescreen DVDs.
The Caveat: I've not cross-compared these headphones with others in their price range.What I know: I'm always amazed when I pop these guys in after not having used them for a little while. If you've been using any kind of standard headphone, you'll rediscover how much fun it can be to cruise around the city listening to your favorite jams. Sound quality is the first and last reason to consider these headphones, but it's worth mentioning that they look sharp, too. Spendy, yes, but these headphones are legit.Your music: Will sound ballin'.My buddy: Upon first trying them, remarked that "the music feels like it's coming from inside my head." Make of that what you will.
I had purchased two of these in the past and had installed them in two seperate warehouses with 14' tall doors. No real problems installing. Making custom brackets for the cable tension monitor was the worst problem. The second door went a lot faster than the first. The range of the controller was good.Next step: replace the two worn out doors and openers in my home. I installed the openers side by side between the two doors. It makes a nice looking installation but I am not nearly as happy with this as the earlier installations:1) On the warehouses because the doors were so tall I was able to not open them all the way and get the assist of gravity to get the door started down. On my home I wanted the door open all the way. After messing with the spring tension and balance it still would not always start and the cable tension monitor would stop the action. The first thing I did was to lift up the tracks to provide some slope to get some gravity assist. --Not much if any help. The situation was rectified with a drawer slide, a bungie cord and some angle brackets. The drawer slide/bungee gives the door a "push" for the first 8 inches--problem solved.2) The interior lights: I would have thought these were individually controlled by each respective opener. Turns out both come on and off at the same time-- not really needed. Not a big deal except......3) When I am working in the garage whenever I walk through the safety sensors beam the light(s) come on. If I am in and out of the garage all day--say working in the yard on Saturday the lights are on a lot--no way to prevent this that I have found. Why can't this be disabled.4) My biggest complaint is the range of the radio controllers. I have to put the nose of the car against the door for the controllers to be in range. This was not my experience with the warehouses so I thought perhaps one controller is interfering with the other because they are so close to each other. Unplugging one of them makes no difference. Using the built in controllers on my cars won't work if I have backed the car up to the door-- not enough range.5) The last 4 inches or so of travel as the door is closing is really jerky. Adjusting the tension on the doors does not seem to fix this.6) At the point the only thing good I can say about these is that they are quiet.Remember -- these are on new well balanced doors.
This camera is amazing for its kind. It has complete manual controls, so you have the advantage of being able to explore those. As a serious hobbieist, you will love it. It's really good for students like me, who cannot afford even an entry level dSRL. Please, don't expect the performance of a Nikon or Canon dSRL. It's a really good camera to start with as an intermediate-advanced photographer. Note that you can take pictures in RAW format and the great focal amplitude of the lens... 28 to 300. The quality above ISO 400 is not great... but it performs prettly well indoors. Below ISO 400, the pictures this camera takes are virtually noiseless.Again, if you are looking for a really good camera with complete manual controls, but you are not ready to spend a lot of money, this is what you are looking for.
The Sony player replaces a 20 year old Fisher unit,in which the drive belts failed. The replacement of the belts,if they could be obtained, was a task for a watchmaker. The Sony player-recorder has more features and refinements than the Fisher and performs as described. I have over a hundred classic oldies tapes, and no way to play them through the home audio system. Hook up was a snap. A word of caution to any one making a similar replacement. The first two tapes I tried, were terrible; "wow" , "flutter", and "fidelity". At this point I was discouraged and decided to try them in the car player, with the same results. Chucked those defective tapes and picked some other tapes with great results. Very satisfied.
The adapter broke after only three months of use. Not worth the money.
I have an HP laptop that runs a bit hot. This product is great for keeping things cool. I highly recommend it!
If you look on the cover of the box of the TOPO California you will see a picture of a Garmin etrex GPS handheld reciever. One would think with a picture of the exact same GPS handheld that one owns that it would work. It does not. The latest Garmin etrex uses an USB port to upload / download data to the PC which is not compatable with the TOPO software that uses the com1, com2 etc. ports. I wrote an email to TOPO asking how to correct this problem and they indicated that I could buy the expansion pack for the State series for about $20 and then it would work with my GPS reciever. So I went to their website to buy the expansion pack and it was priced at 24.95, and it is not availabe at this time. So it looks like I will be using Garmin's Mapsource product for all of my uploads to the PC. The problem with Mapsource is the level of detail. Its scale is 1:100000 vs. TOPO's 1:24000... But at least it works.
i've read a few reviews about people having problems with their palm or the screen being too small. i haven't had any problems with mine and i think the screen size is fine. if it was any smaller it'd definitely be a problem, but my opinion is that the m125 is great. of course, i've never tried any other handhelds and i am one of the most unorganized people in the world, so the m125 to me has been a revolution.if you've tried other brands, then this review probably has no value to you, but if you are like me and anything would do, then the m125 is a great tool for organizing your life.
I'm going to keep this short. The scanner preformed well with all tasks except, as noted elsewhere, the Automatic Photo Feeder option and its many problems--failure to feed, jams, misalignment, ad nauseum. Seeing as how the APF is the main reason for buying this scanner, such issues become major concerns.But that's all been exhaustively detailed. My main complaint has to do with longevity: I've had the scanner a little over 2 years and it died dead. HP said there was nothing they could do but offered me a "special deal" of an upgrade. Well, their offer was indeed special, especially pricy. NewEgg offered the same scanner, shipped, for $65 less. Yikes.My last scanner, a Canon, lasted for 9 years before I decided to upgrade to the HP. The Canon was still working beautifully the day I got rid of it.Upshot: not happy with HP, product quality, supposed support, and product durability.
For a small system like the Tivoli radio/cd, it does make a positive difference. Radio system sounds good by itself, but by adding the subwoofer it enhances the experience by adding to the richness of the base and low notes.
I was using Sony wireless however the constant popping sounds drove me crazy so i needed to upgrade. the clarity on the Audio Unlimited is perfect the only flaws are the excessively bright blue led light, the remote is useless because it wont turn on the speakers,and there is no internal battery. If you want to unplug it you need batteries to put in it. If you are going for sound quality and do not plan to drag the speakers all over the house these are the best.
but when you really need quality, like when the caller is speaking fast, in a foreign accent, telling you an unusual name, or leaving a phone number from a speakerphone from what sounds like the other side of his office - you won't be happy with this, you're taking chances with it.Other than that, good-enough features, etc etc. One thing, whether it's the microphone or the sampling, myself and my roommate sound the same on our outgoing message. But that's not that big a deal.
Bought this for my digital camera and very happy with it, and the price was low.
OK, it's a replacement battery. I've found it as good as the original it backs up.
It does not connect ps2 keyboards with the usb computer 'cause it is "passive" device... No information about it both on the box and on the amazon's web page. Moreover, the device is called "Keyboard Adapter"! It is a piece of junk. I sent it back despite it was cheap.
The bag is a bit big for me now(just getting into digital cameras) but, I figure there is a lot of room to grow into it. The lense pockets are great and adjustable, as is the camera body section. It has plenty of storage space for extra equipment and straps on the bottom front to carry a tripod. The top has Velcro on each inner side wing so, even if you don't snap the front straps closed it won't come open on you. I was looking for a leather bag but they were out of my price range but, this bag is good looking and very sturdy. I'm not a pro photographer but, it sure is a great bag for the price.
I've ordered this mouse several times over the years for different computers. It's a solid performer, and works well on many surfaces including the arm of my easy chair.I traded mine to my father in law because he didn't like the apple mighty mouse, and I had to buy another MX310 because the mighty mouse wouldn't work well on the soft surface of my chair arm. The mighty mouse is now in a storage box in case I need it in a pinch, and I'm using the MX310 daily.I hope Logitech keeps making this (or similar) for a long time, but it seems like it's been getting harder to find.
It is just perfect for my Sony H-20 digital camera. Although i would have liked a big enough pocket to carry the camera battery charger too. But just sufficient to carry additional batteries, memory cards.
Was looking forward to this lens hood, with its collapsible rubber extension. Unfortunately* the actual hood only extends an inch out. i wish it was at least twice as long.* the rubber has an unattractive, uneven color, ranging from white to dark grey* the rubber also has a strong, chemical smell to it. makes me a little paranoid.* the base is made out of plastic, not sure how long that will last* it's not worth it to pay shipping to send it back.To its credit, it has* threads on the front end so you can attach a filter* It's similar in appearance and length to this at about half the cost:B&W; B & W 37mm Rubber Lens Hood #900 Lens Hood
This item doesn't work for satellite TV connection - it is not compatible with caller ID.
I purchased this printer after I had 2 inkjets to go belly-up on me. I was tired of the inkjet short longevity with the volume that we print at my house. I began looking around for a replacement MFC that was lasar. I also called the repair store that had worked on my previous 2 printers. The repair man recommended this printer. He was right on the money. This one prints great, has great speed, and was a breeze to set up. To get a BW laser MFC at this price for the what you get is an awesome deal.
great for fsx. so easy to install. buttons were assigned already. the stick has a twist for the rudder. awesome joystick.
The price was great I bought 3 they are very good quailty. You can not beat the price.
These in-ear headphones are light, comfy and doggone it, they fit in my ears! Most ear buds are for men or giant women - they don't fit in my ears or if they do, they constantly fall out! These are GREAT!! I can run, work in the yard or work out at the gym with these and they stay put. The only improvement I would suggest is to make the cord longer on one side to facilitate the use of an arm sleeve. I highly recommend this product.
Used these to organize and label my DVD collection that I needed to shrink from the box cases to easier to carry boxes. Instead of the CD/DVD binders with the sleeves in which the DVDs tended to slip out these keep them secure and compact. While very generic, these worked great.
I use a lot of these Belkins in various lengths and colors. The snag protectors work well without the annoying plastic caps that are on some cables.
Not a review of the item really, because I can't get it delivered. I had an error in the shipping address, and consequently the item went to the wrong place. This vendor has been AWFUL! in trying to get this situation resolved. The only response I got from "Rachel" in customer service was "that was the address we got from Amazon, and that's where it got shipped". They won't help me get the item to the right address, and won't respond to emails or phone calls.I strongly recommend avoiding this vendor based on their pathetic and awful customer service.
i have had Tivo for well over 4 years now and i figured it was about time i put my thoughts out there.Tivo is absolutly the best thing to happen to my TV. unfortunately, it was not the best thing to happen to my waistline. i have defintly increased my TV viewing time...at the expense of my workout time. oh well. i guess that is what happens when you have the flexibility to record almost any show that you have the desire to watch (depending on broadcast schedule)the good:1. flexibilty--the cornerstone of the a DVR2. Tivo suggestions--unique to tivo. the software "suggests" programs based on your viewing habits. while most of it is something i don't want to watch, Tivo has found plenty of gems that are great. this makes it all worthwhile.3. hackabilty--very hacker friendly. while this does void the warranty, the ease of replacing parts (that may break) makes the worry very unnecessary.4. did i mention flexibility?the bad:1. the inabilty to record a show while watching another live program or the inabilty to record two shows simultanously. the sad fact has made my thursdays very stressfull. i understand the direct-tivo (bundled with direct tv) solves this by adding a second tuner.2. watching regular tv without tivo. sitting thru commercials is horrid.
This camera is great! It comes &quot;ready to roll&quot;, film, batteries, it also has a convenient pouch. This camera is sleek, it fits in the palm of your hand, you could even carry it in your pocket. It has red eye reduction and the all glass lens is well protected by the flash/lens cover. I had a FUJI camera that drove me nuts, the batteries would run out all the time, and the film would get stuck, oh the pictures I lost! But with the Advantix T550 you will not have that problem because it saves your battery. You also have the option to add titles to your picturesand dates, for great memories. Like they say; &quot;best things come in small packages&quot; and honestly this is one of them.
I bought this camera because the earlier W10 model that 2 of my family members own shoots fantastic quality picures. This one on the other hand has terrible quality pictures that are tinted with a green hue. I have attempted to try reset the settings but to no avail. This camera sucks and I am stuck with it because amazon has a terrible return policy. I will never buy electronics here again!
I installed this in the rear body pan of my 2009 Accord V6 and the one that came with my alarm is epoxied to the firewall. Using 2 shocks sensors I have complete coverage without having to make it so sensitive that it falses. Only the most unruly of Harley's or meanest of V8s set it off. It's a piezo sensor with a chuck of iron suspended by a rubber band with some circuitry for gain and to distinguish pre-alarm from alarm. A great little gadget. I wish that more people would learn to properly install security and not just throw the brain to the alarm under the steering column, crank the gain up on the shock sensor, and call it a day :p
Have used it for less than 1 month. Nice looking product. Runs cool, and quiet. This is the first external drive that, after extensive research, I have purchased, and am very pleased with it, so far.
All in all, this little player is really great, with its extremely reliable battery life you're going to love that this thing will spend more time in your pocket than charging itself up. I don't know how is the ipod nano speed to charge going to be, but sony really keeps its promise: "3 minutes of charge, 3 hours of life" and the "50 hours of battery life" (against the 14 of ipod nano), I've been using it a lot and this thing lasts a least a week and more.The sound is really good, and unless you are a music maniac the 1gb capacity should be enough to keep playing a good selection of music till you can change them in a week or so while it charges.It comes with a clip which I find it really useful to be able to change the song quickly, but if you don't want to impress other pedestrians by having it on the belt-clip you can just put it in your pocket and you'll barely notice it.I use to travel and that's why I love its battery life, also the FM tuner (which the ipod nano doesn't have) keeps you up to date whenever, wherever and, even when you won't be using it a lot, it's really great to have it available when you want it.The transfer speed is not really slow, but kind of. The software that comes with it is not the best but neither the monster that everybody wants you to believe, it's really easy to use.While ipod nano is hanging around 200 and 250 this thing looks expensive, but it is really worth it.
The Logitech keyboard has quality you would expect from more expensive keyboards. The keys are quiet to the touch and it comes with the wrist pad which attaches to the lower part of the keyboard. It has 3 &quot;hot&quot; keys. One for getting on the internet, one for checking mail, and one for the search engines. It comes with software to activate these keys, but I dont use them, so I just used the Windows 98 drivers instead. Many keyboards come with too many of these keys, and most of us do not use them. If you want good looks quality and a no frills design, then this one is for you.
Very nice headphones for the money. only reason they did not get five stars across the board is that the bass distorts a little too quickly when using the sub-woofer feature. Other than that, they are awesome. They do not get too hot on the ear and are very comfortable.
I have always used Logitech mouses but this one is driving me insane. After reviewing all the other reviews I am the 3rd person to have the same problem. Erratic mouse behavior and the volume increases spontaneously! Logitech site suggested that I don't connect through usb but even using the traditional mouse plug it still does the same thing.
TV is probably a very good product but I was working with a height limit. I had a max. Height of 19.25" to work with. Amazon advertises as 18.1" height I think. Contacted Samsung and was told it was 19.1" with stand. I ordered it on Tuesday night and received it Thurs. noon with no shipping charge. After I put together and tried to put it in the cabinet I found out it wouldn't fit. It was actually 19.75" high with stand. Returned and waiting for credit. Purchased 23" Samsung and it is a great TV
just the ticket for my long lens. A must have item if you are shooting in bright sunlight.
Exactly what I needed to use the computer on my 42in. flat screen! No flicker or conflicts. Best web experience ever :)
I am very dissatisfied with not only this product, but with Amazon's "Make Sure It Fits Service." I ordered this "mounting kit" to mount a sony xplod head unit into my 1998 gmc jimmy. I used the aforementioned tool to be absolutely sure it fit, and it said it does, however, it does not include any mounting brackets, and it it too small to fit the mounting cavity anyway. On top of all of that, the instructions included do not even make a sad attempt at explaining how to mount the bracket, and leave much to be desired. Do not buy this product, spend the extra time and money to buy one at a store where you know you can get what you need, and you wont have to deal with shipping back and forth to get a refund. as this "kit" was only around 12 bucks, i will just chalk this one up to a loss for me.
When used "stand-alone", without using a computer, this is a really great photo print, regular printer, fax, scanner, and copier.If you want to use a USB port, it has good connectivity.However, my printer is setup to communicate wirelessly and the HP software falls woefully short in its ability to do all the things it is supposed to do and, most sadly, it does not play well with other HP devices.For example, on my desktop, I had installed the C6180 software first then had installed software for the HP Color LaserJet 2600dn. That all went smoothly.However, on my wife's laptop, we did the installs the other way around. Well, not really, because the C6180 software would always fail installation. HP support was clueless. So we would up sharing the C6180 from my desktop so the laptop could get to it.The "Scan to..." functions on the printer are mysterious and not automatically set up for you. There's only a hint or two on HP's troubleshooting website about enabling uPnP for the network on the systems that you'd want to scan to. But, it doesn't work in all cases. Of the 1 desktop and 3 laptops in my home, only the desktop can be used to scan to. Again, HP Support on-line is clueless.Even worse, the "scan to..." settings on the unit get dropped for no known reason. When that happens the "HP Solution Center" and the printer can no longer communicate.Using the HP Solution Center software to initiate a scan, it worked once then wouldn't work again. HP online support had me kill off all the hp* processes running on the system, then try again. It worked. So the support person said, "problem solved, I'm going to close the case." ARE YOU NUTS? What kind of support is it that does not try to get to the root cause of the problem?I've never been a fan of HP's printer software. It can take hours (yes, literally HOURS) to install. You should avoid installing the photosmart software if you can. Unfortunately, in HP's infinite wisdom, you can't avoid everything. Maybe you could with the "corporate" driver, but I doubt it.So, all in all, it's a fine piece of hardware, 5 stars; unfortunately, the software is only 1 star.
Ok. So I bought this PDA for myselft as a gift.I chose this model because a friend at work reallyrecommended it as "The Best" at the time. This wasone time where I didn't do my homework and it bit mein the ...Ok. To be fair, on the surface it looks like this thinghas everything. Built in CF, Built in WiFi, ReplacableBattery... etc.. But for every positive there is a "gotcha!"or a catch.Long story short I returned it an got an Ipaq 3900. Am veryhappy now. But let me tell you my specific gripes with the e740.1. Screen ... You are going to be looking at the screenquite a lot right??? Who cares what you have under the hood, ifit looks [awful] (bad, uneven lighting, color is off to blue).2. Speaker .... Tinny at best. Very small, quiet. Hey meybeits just me, but my PDA is got to be an all in one gadget. One of the uses I need is for it to wake me up. This thing did not come close.3. WiFi (hmmm). Problems connecting, dropping connection. What's the point? (nuff said).4. Record function. First of all this thing really sticks out. Who designed this??? I kept turning it on by mistake. To make it worse, my had a mic problem. It kept making thumping sounds in the background (I tried turning the dynamic gain off, not much help). I went online and found out I wasn't the only one with the problem.These are the problems I had in the 2 days I owned the thing.I was so frustrated I went online and found out other "irritants" that people were reporting, which I won't go into here. Just look. Plus this thing was originally recalled, ok? it says something about the testing of a product. It's just sloppy.So where is the advantage. There is just one. The attachable docking thingy (if you need that sort of thing). It's good for a business person who needs it. I don't.GET AN IPAQ INSTEAD...Like I said earlier, I got an Ipaq. I went to a store and justcompared. The screen is beautiful, the colors ... wow wow wow.The battery on the Ipaq is great. I got a sleve for the CF memory (not a problem, its real thin), Extra juice, its in the sleeve. Need more juice, get more batteries for the sleeve. Same processor, great memory. Great speaker (loud :) )... Recordbutton won't be turned on by mistake. Sleek well thought out through and through. No dissapointments. Plus... Extra software (Nevo remote, Backup...), Auto Light sensor (automatically adjust backlight if you want), Two mic (one on top, one in front), Power button on the face so you wont turn it on by mistake. The toshiba seems flimsy compared to this.That's my take. Hope it helps.
I love trackballs and have been buying Logitech trackballs since they went optical, as mechanical trackballs always "grunge up". I went from an older Logitech trackball to this one because it has 8 buttons, and with the newer versions of MouseWare they are incredibly configurable.Someone complained about having to clean it once a day, which makes me wonder about his environment. I clean mine every month or so and it takes no time at all.The one negative is that because this model was released in 2002 it doesn't use the newer 2.4ghz frequency, and thus the receiver module can't be tucked away as is the case with newer designs. If I get the trackball more than about 2.5 feet from the receiver, performance gets iffy. And the receiver needs to sit on top of the desk as the signal doesn't travel well through metal.I wish Logitech would update this mouse or introduce a new one with the newer technologies. Still, if you compare this one to any other trackball, it's still a wonderful deal for the money.Someone mentioned having a problem with using this mouse through a KVM switch. I've used it both through both PS/2 and USB switches and not had a problem, so that may be a function of his particular switch.
I bought this not too long ago and it only worked for a month and after that month it started making a humming sound out of the speakers. Its not really worth the money.
I put filters on all my lenses to protect them from drops, dirt, and dusts. Due to the price concern, I have been using Tiffen and Hoya filters. Recently I found that the Tiffen filter is the cause of flares and light reflections on many of my photos with 50mm f/1.8. I replaced the filter with B+W filter. I then shot several photos using B+W filter that the Tiffen filter has problems with. The B+W filter do not have those problems at all. I cannot tell the differences between the photos with and without the filter. I also have some lenses with Hoya filters. They work pretty well, too. But they do have problems in a very few occasions with much lesser extent than the Tiffen filters. B+W filters do not have any problems in all the cases. I guess you get what you pay for. Through this experience, I strongly suggest people don't go cheap on filters. Money cannot fix the problems on precious photos you cannot retake. Compared with the money you pay for the lenses, filters are relatively cheap. So get B+W or at least get Hoya filters.
An inexpensive auto radio that may perform well in the city but not very well in the country. The volume control is a slider switch rather that a rotary knob. You pull out the entire radion instead of the cover plate. All in all I would spend a few more dollars and get a better radio. The CD works fine.
My RX600 LCD went bad after 12 months. Epson would not replace or repair it stating it was just a few days beyond the warranty period. They obviously have a serious problem, and I sure wouldn't mind seeing them take some responisbility. After spending $300 for a paperweight and being told by several outsourced Canadian support representatives that I am SOL, I will never sell or purchase another Epson product again. I sure wish someone would setup a class action suit for this issue.
This is piece of crap and didn't help at all!My setup: Volvo 245DL, Pioneer Stereo, Kenwood kac-8405 amp, 2 polk audio 6.5" and 2 polk audio 4"
I was looking for a reliable, high quality, standard PS2 keyboard, without any fancy multimedia- or OS-specific keys (I'm dual-booting Linux and Windows). The KT800P2 is just that. It has a solid feel, and the tactile feedback of the keys is just right.Also bought 3 Keytronic 2MOUSEP2L optical mice, and gave them 5 stars as well. Keytronic makes good stuff.
I'm in the market for a good quality pair of banana plugs. I love this classic design which makes it simple to pop it right into your amplifier speaker terminals. Not sure if it's worth the list price of $569.95 for something so cheap-looking. To each his own I suppose. At least the retailer is kind enough to offer this with a huge 98% discount with Amazon Prime eligibility. 5 Stars for the classic design + 1 star for the price = 3 star average. And I thought Monster Cable was expensive! Better get your HOSA accessories at a fire sale price while you can.
I have just finished taking about two hundred Thanksgiving pictures with my new SB400 and Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce (the two should be bought together). The difference, when compared to pictures taken with the in-camera (D-90) flash, are very positive and very substantial. With the in-camera flash, the lighing was harsh and uneven while with the SB400 and Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce, the lighting was gentle, even, and enveloping. I wish I had purchased this attachment earlier. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve the quality of their flah photography.
I have an older 80GB iPod Video (5th Generation) that I have been using a lot more lately. It was getting a little beat up from use, so I wanted to get a protective case for it. I've been using another case that was designed for the newer iPod Classic, which is not as deep as the one I had. I'd hoped these would serve as a decent replacement and would fit better. However, I'm not very impressed by the quality and design of these cases. They don't fit my iPod that much better than the one I had. I'm also not crazy about the basic design. There are slots on the back of the case for looping a belt through, I suppose, and there are bumps on each side of the data port where you can insert a cord so you can carry the iPod around your neck. I wouldn't trust the case's material for either one of these options, because it doesn't seem very sturdy to me. I keep my iPod in my pocket or in a belt pouch when I'm using it on the move. I want a simple sleeve that will protect the iPod from bumps and bruises. I suggest you look elsewhere.
looks ok, not cheap looking, but not expensive looking either. we gave it as a wedding gift.
I bought a third party cartridge and had to return it due to terrible print quality. This unit is perfect.
I had purchased the wireless Logitech MX Revolution mouse and found this to be the best mouse (corded or cordless). Decided to finally upgrade keyboard and after reading reviews got the diNovo Edge. Even though the instructions are almost nil, it was not that bad to figure out the keyboard and its functions. Typing on this keyboard is effortless, accurate and smooth beyond belief. You have to try this!!
I purchased this portable player to play MP3 CDs. It is exactly what I wanted. I do a lot of work re-finishing old houses. While I am doing this work, I like to listen to music, but hauling around 200 CDs to each job is just not practical. This player has allowed me to burn a CD with 15 to 20 albums on it (The most songs I have put on one CD so far is 167), put it in the player on Random, and listen all day.On the Positive:1) CD player plays MP3s.2) FM Radio picks up distant stations very well.3) The unit is very small, light weight, and easy to move from A to B.4) The construction seems sound. I don't expect it to brake anytime soon.On the Negative:1) Sound is crystal clear, but lacks punch on the lower end. The Base Boost is really a mid range boost.2) The CD players Random program does not keep tack of which songs it has played, so it is possible to have the same song play two times in a row.
I just got Antec USB-Powered today,it is very very very quietbut even though it has two speed power switch,im still kind feel the fans not powerful enough to keep my computer coolc(cuz my laptop is very very hot,if i donft use a cooler pad, when im playing 3D gamesfor hours, my laptop will froze and auto shutdown)==============================================the next day.....after a day of testing the Antec USB-Powered cooling pad,all i want to say iscthe Antec USB-Powered cooling pad is awsome!!at beginning because of the the fans from Antecfs speed not running that fast as PA248U, and even with its max speed still not able to making a big wind blow like PA248U so i thought this cooling pad wonft be able to cooling my laptop down.But, i was wrong. i donft know why,the Antecfs cooling pad is better than PA248U for keeping my laptop cool, with it, while im watching video, my laptopfs CPU temperture will be able to stay around 55-59c (i check the temperture with gEVERESTh)(with PA248U, my laptopfs CPU temperture usually stay around 62-74 while watching video)
The product came with two defective KVM cables (mouse terminations were bad). I notified IOGEAR regarding this but they have ignored me...no replacements have arrived nor has IOGEAR indicated that they would replace the defective cables. On-line support leaves much to be desired....I found it difficult to get them off script to actually think about what I was reporting (had to do with hot key selection of ports). Outside of these issues, the product works great. The on-screen port selection makes it easy to switch from one computer to another with a couple of key strokes. Setup was trivial. I currently have 5 machines running from this switch (4 workstations and a laptop) and have 3 remaining ports for future expansion.
Was not what I expected. The cable was too short and Not really large enough to work with the Precision Power 580 Si 4 channel Amp.
Received in the mail, plugged it in and it works just fine with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard. Without it, my hands would be killing me since the new CPU's don't have the old connections.
This fan is a great buy for what you get. It's sick looking for custom gamer pc's and it's super cool. it's also whisper-quiet. If they have a case fan I'll want to buy it as well that way i can have two quiet fans. It generally keeps my CPU temp pretty normal. The lock on mechanism worked perfectly too. No cheap parts here, quality stuff. The only bad thing i had to say was that this fan is pretty big. Do what i did and take the time to measure out the space on your MoBo for this fan and compare with dimensions on here, because it's a pretty big fan.Great fan, love it.
An 8gig flash sd card for 30 bucks, what else needs to be said? It works great, storage is awsome. I bought the card for my Canon SD1000 (make sure you have a sdhc compatible device) for when I go on my trip overseas. Again, a large capacity card for a reasonable price, you cant lose.
This $3 cable works just as well as the $40 one they want to sell you at Best Buy.
If you are replacing an existing modem with the ModemBlaster V.92 PCI Model DI5631, DON'T follow the instructions included in the box!I'm still a bit dazed and confused from the slugfest I had with this modems installation so I'm not going to recall every detail of it and the various problems I encountered, but I can tell you generally how I'd do it if I had to do it over again.I read all the previous posts here some of them a couple years old and so I thought surely Creative has gotten the correct driver shipped with their product by now. I thought I'd follow the manufacturers' instructions and be safe right? Wrong!This modem comes with a Creative CD that should have had the current driver included along with the software...well, the files inside the XP folder on this CD are different than the driver on their website, I believe them to be generic and they won't recognize your card as a ModemBlaster (don't be confused by the date of the driver on their website, even though it's dated as a couple years old that is the current driver).For replacing an existing modem try this:Download the correct driver from Creative's site, save it and don't install it yet.Uninstall your modems drivers and any other traces of it you can find. Check to make sure that no sign of it is found in the device manager or in the control panel under the two icons MODEMS and PHONE AND MODEM OPTIONS. You may want to at this time see if you have anything under your Program Files folder that belongs to your old modem and get rid of it as well.Shut down PC, unplug, remove modem card.Restart your PC with NO modem cards in it.Install the driver file you downloaded from Creative which as of this writing is DI5361WinXPDRV.exe.Shut off your PC and unplug.Install ModemBlaster PCI card.Restart PC, if all goes well, the card will be recognized as a ModemBlaster and not a generic.Insert Creative CD and install software, you don't need to register when it tries to coerce you to.It may ask you for your Win XP disc because it needs the file unidrv.dll. If your PC only came with a restore disc like me, you won't be able to find the file in there, so in lieu of that just run a search on your PC and you'll find it in two locations (yes, that's right, it's somewhere already on your PC) then you can direct it to copy it from either of those two locations where the search utility found them.That's what I should have done. I can't figure out why Creative wouldn't want to eliminate mass confusion by shipping the correct driver and some decent instructions.I bought this modem for the full duplex SpeakerPhone feature only. I rated it based on its poor installation only, not the card performance which I have yet to evaluate, it's possible the card could've been five stars had Creative been a little more thoughtful.UPDATE: The Software included for the Speakerphone is named SuperVoice V2.2. Well, its unstable so I go to their website to see if updates are available and find out they're not and it's no longer compatible with the current versions of XP. Thanks Creative.
I love Fuji cameras because of their ergonomic feel. The way the camera feels in your hands is important to your comfort level with it and its use. Fuji goes to the head of the class in this department. Plus, the camera takes great photos. I own this camera and the Fuji S9000 as well. Both are winners.
I've tried the super expensive 12 ga, 10 ga, you name it--over the years the cables really pile up as AVI projects come and go. So it was good to get sound cable that's stout enough (14 ga) for pulling, with a heavy insulator to protect it. And it's got a glass fiber pull thread so you can quickly strip the exterior sheathing. The sound on my KEF surround sound speakers is the best yet.
my son loved it. Said it was a great value for the money. It held all of his valuable treasures
its not as bad as some people say. i got so skeptical after reading the reviews here... but, i have not travelled far in my car with this device. so far, i did not have to change stations & it works great.
I chose to buy this cable through Amazon and it saved me time and money. It was easy to find one for just a couple of dollars. It was exactly what I was looking for.
I purchased two of these Sony ICF-CD815 AM/FM Stereo CD Clock Radio with Dual Alarm one for myself and one for a friend. we both were satisfied with them.
We returned this unit for a full refund. It had an open circuit on the shielding conductor. Clearly Monster has a hell of a QC problem if they missed that.
Unfortunately there are many, many replacement BP-511 batteries out there. Some are cheap and not worth the money, some are, in my opinion and experience BETTER than the OEM battery.Old Canon batteries (as came with the Rebel XT) had only 1100 mAh rating. Newer batteries from Canon are 1390 mAh while my Lenmar is 1600 mAh. You don't really need to understand what "mAh" (milli-amp hour) means, except to know that the bigger the number, the longer it can run. This battery (if you indeed get the 1600 mAh one) has 15% more capacity than the Canon OEM battery and 45% more than the old Canon OEM batteries. That adds up.There is a downside, the housing is rather flimsy and with a little pressing and some fingernails you can disassemble it. The Canon OEM battery requires an Exacto Knife to disassemble (I disassembled for a project). In short, the Lenmar may not deal with getting bounced around as well as the Canon, but in my opinion more capacity at a cheaper price is all goodness.For what it's worth I have 4 BP-511s. Two are OEM, one a Lenmar, and one another off brand. The Lenmar is the one I put in the camera when I'm want more capacity - and I get it.
Relly reaches out on Highway setting which is where I leave it. Takes a little time to acclimate to it, but once you get the hang of the alerts- you're good execpt for instant on radar. Haven't been tested with laser, so can't say there, but K and Ka are really good. This is my second Bel- first one died after about 4 years- sent it back for rebuild and gave to son. I researched and this had the best performance for the buck. It's PAID FOR ITSELF several times over.
This receiver is bulky and not very modern looking. It looks like an old Transistor Radio sitting with the rest of my newer hardware.It seems very week for supposedly pumping out 800 watts. Compared to my Home Mini Stereo witch is only 250 watts its weak. My LCD TV is just as loud when you run the receiver in Dolby or progressive modes. If you buy it prepare to run it on the multiple mode to get much sound from it.If you want a Home Theatre that will blow you away, stay away from this one. I Give it a 3 because I should've known better to buy a cheap Sony.EDIT:2-24-08Also, I'll post my answer to a question from another buyer:Orange Digital or Optical it doesn't really matter, I've tried them both. This system is way underpowered to handle movies. I actually watch my movies with the volume almost maxed. I suggest you do what needs to be done and sell it and buy another. I myself need to quit procrastinating and do this myself; I just need to find a sucker like myself to buy this cheap Sony from me.
After seeing this popper on Amazon, and tired of "the bag taste" of store-bought microwave popcorn, I decided to give the Presto popper a try. Actually, while at my local Meijer store, I saw it on sale for $15.00 and bought it on the spot. I'm very satisfied with my purchase. Added 1/3 cup of kernels, microwaved for 2 minutes and 45 seconds, and every kernel popped perfectly. I added a little Pam butter spray and salt and it was some of the best popcorn I ever had. Excellent! Great snack and none of the added chemicals or calories of the bag stuff, and much healthier. Also, much cheaper. This will just about pay for itself by the time I finish my first bag of popcorn kernels. I'm gonna probably throw away my air popper, too. (I hated the way it tasted after airpopping). And the Powercup Concentrators can be used at least a dozen times each(comes with 8). They can also be purchased at Amazon or gopresto.com for $1.58 plus $2 USPS shipping. Give it a try!
I first found this product in a camera shop I liked it so much that I searched the internet to find a better price. I bought the paper for about half the price as tha camera shop. This paper gives a professional looking print using the HP Photosmart C5180 all-in-one printer.
This router will take a legitimate connection to a web site and turn it into an ad for belkin products! The older models don't but if you update the firmware (like maybe to close a security hole in the future, or for compatibility of a network game) you will start getting ads! There are a couple of articles that are at popular news organizations that confirm this. BOYCOTT, DO NOT UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE!
I love this machine!It sharpens pencils perfectly each time and it very sturdy, even in a classroom with small children.
It was inevitable that the kids would spill something on the 3 y/o original Mac keyboard. I tried a Logitech keyboard from WalMart but the lack of a command key, no volume keys, and squishy keys were deal-killers. I bought this Macally based on other reviews, and I am thrilled with it.The keys don't have a long down stroke, and they provide an excellent tactile feel when the key is depressed. It's not a loud clackity-clack by any means, like the old IBM keyboards that Gary North likes. I sense that I am typing faster that I used to, probably because of the key response and the shorter stroke.This keyboard does have volume increase, decrease, and mute buttons and DVD eject buttons like a Mac original keyboard. The help-home-page up-del-end-page down keys are also arranged like the Mac original. There is a little extra key at the bottom right. It did throw off my fingers for a few days when trying to hit 'control' but my fingers learn quickly. This keyboard is an excellent replacement for the Mac original.If I could make a design change, it would be the direction of the USB ports. Instead of sticking out from the left and right ends of the keyboard, I'd put them on the top end nearest the computer. Sticking out from the sides, they take up an inch of desk space. Not terrible, but worth a look. (Maybe it's an IP idiocy issue.)Regards,Brian & AmyUPDATE (Jan2012): Keyboard has been in full daily use for nearly two years, and we're still very pleased with it.
While this is obviously not an L lens, it still has great quality for the price. The auto-focus is second to none in most situations and the pictures are very crisp. It is extremely well constructed, and if your on a budget like me, is the best lens to upgrade from the basic 18-55mm lens. The ability to Manually focus while still on Auto-focus is great for those shots you can't get it to perfectly pick up on. All in all a great Canon product. For the money its definitely 5 stars, but in the grand scheme of things a 4 is more appropriate.
Purchased this product for my June 2004 power mac G5. Very easy to install and works perfectly. Awesome Price. Thanks a bunch.
I really like this one.It is one of the best for its price range.A friend just bought Sony DSC-P51 for [money]+tax, which comes only with 2x digital zoom with same resolution. I compare both cameras and mine is the better one, and the cheaper one. And Fuji is not a no-name brand especially when it comes to cameras.Pictures that I've taken; indoor or outdoor, are crystal clear so far. In one picture in e Normal quality mode, you can even see the pores on a person's skin. Way better than my conventional camera with same zoom features. Plus this one is loaded with options like zooming on objects behind glass,taking pictures of people at night WITH the city lights visible and alternative image focusing etc.The drawbacks are: Its menu is a little complicated and I had hard time installing the USB dirver to make it work. I actually had to make a google search to find 3 different USB drivers until the computer recognized the camera. All in all it is a great buy!
This review is pertinent if, like me, you primarily want a DVD recorder to record stuff from a DVR unit or occasional rare VHS. I don't use or need many of the functions alluded to by other reviewers here, so if you're looking for advanced functions, skip to the other reviews.I had previously owned a few Medion units, purchased together for the cheap price. They were flaky, and I ended up paying for my mistake with wasted disks and countless hours of wasted recording time. The disks that did succeed varied in playability on other machines.Finally I gave up and after careful consumer research purchased a Panasonic DMR-ES35V. Although I read some reviews complaining that it was not very user friendly, for my purposes I have found it be extremely straightforward and logical. Very easy to use.Unlike the Medions which only recorded on DVD+Rs (definitely not good; they are apparently much less compatible with other units) the Panasonic records on a multitude of media types, including both DVD+ and DVD- technology.With +R disks there is a manual initialization required, but pop in a DVD-R and you are good to go almost instantly. One push of the big red record button and the unit starts recording in half-a-second. The pause function stops and starts the recording on a dime.Finally, when all the recording is over, you only need to push the eject button to take you right to the finalization process. The display changes to a finalization message, prompting confirmation that you really want to finalize the disk. At which point you press the record button again, and the finalization process begins. Basically, you complete the entire process by pushing two big, easy to see buttons on the unit, and you're done.In contrast, the Medions made you maneuver through a labyrinth of onscreen menus, and just starting the finalization process took minutes instead of the few seconds required by the Panasonic.It is also a much more trustworthy unit. So far, I haven't had a single disk go bad in the recording process, or fail to finalize so it can be played on other systems.This is my first Panasonic product and I am hooked. Since buying it I have added a new Panasonic phone to my home, and am just as impressed with it. As long as they keep up this quality in other products I buy, I will remain brand loyal for life.
I needed a really large backpack because, as a law student, I have to carry several heavy books, my laptop, charger, lunch and other random things back and forth every day. This backpack's perfect for that. I only have a 14" laptop but the compartment has, as it says, more than enough room for a 17"er. The laptop section is well padded, as is the rest the pack. The straps don't have much padding, but they're so wide that I never actually noticed. The laptop compartment is also its own section, where you can put papers and things, and the main central compartment can fit quite a few books. It's tall, so tall, in fact, that I often put books on top of one another. There's another narrower compartment in front of that, topped off by the smallest compartment in the front that has a lot of mini-pockets and pouches inside which are also really useful. One side has a pouch for a bottle/thermos, and the other is a normal small zip pocket.This backpack's also really useful as an airplane carry-on - it fits in the overhead bin (as long as you don't overstuff it) and can fit in a few days worth of clothes along with your laptop. I've been using it for 35lb+ loads every day for a couple months now, and it's still as good as new. Definitely recommended!
I bought this printer 12/99, from day 1 it misfed the paper but when I printed a picture, it blew me away! I took the picture to work with me to show everybody &amp; I even showed the cab driver &amp; he said &quot;you must have an Epson Printer&quot;, only an Epson can print like that! I had it replaced it, because I was so impressed with the picture quality &amp; the way my documents came out, I wanted the same printer. Now I have no problems whatsoever! I've been in wanting to buy a scanner &amp; after throrough research, I insisted on an Epson &amp; have not been disappointed! I made the right choice!
I have purchased a significant number of portable headphones and this set is by far the best I have ever tried. I have owned and used ultimate ears super-fi extended base, Etymotic ER4's and several others. The sound quality of the 530PTH is head and shoulders above all of these. Quite expensive, but worth it.
I reviewed tons of digital cameras before buying the C765. I'm glad I did. This camera is lightweight and small which is what I was looking for. The 10X zoom is great! I've gotten clear shots at full zoom w/o a tripod almost every time. The macro and super macros are awesome. The pic quality is absolutely incredible. The battery life is good, using the flash it's going to putter out sooner so I recommend getting a spare. Recharge on the battery is quick too. You will need a 256 card right away. I was worried about the electronic viewfinder, but it's not posed a problem at all. Most of the 10X zooms, at least all that I reviewed, have EVF's. I've only had a few problems focusing indoors. Like all digital cameras there's a minor lag and if your toddler moves as you're taking the pic, you'll get a blurry shot. This is such a minor problem considering how many great shots I have gotten in and outdoors. I've had this camera for 6 months now and just love it. I was able to use it right out of the box. I still have more to learn about it, but have been having great success w/ the auto settings, I've not needed to play w/ the manual ones yet. I will!
It is all the rage around my house as soon as I think I get one for me. One of the family members get it. They all are happy with the gift I gave them. Great Product and looking to get more to give to other family members
I really like my iPod. It is easy to use and something that I will keep for many years before wanting a new one. It is so much better than a portable CD player, simply because I don't have to carry all of my CD's with me when I travel, and I can have more songs in one spot than I really know what to do with.
This lens is great for the money, a word of warning, it will not autofocus with the D40, D40x, or D60.
It works well and the construction seems fine. Only problem is that it does not attach securely to my Hensel Integra heads. It attaches but not securely and has fallen off once (so far). Two possible solutions are to modify the JTL adapter ring with snips/file so it fits better or maybe use a Hensel adapter. I haven't yet confirmed that the Hensel adapter is the exact same size but it looks close and may be the same.Another detail. The white surface is not stretched tight so there is some waviness to the surface which shows up in reflective subjects like flatware. My only other soft box is a smaller Hensel so this waviness may be normal for a 36" unit. I don't know for sure.Overall, for the price this is a good deal.
I give this 5 stars because it works as advertised and I really dont have anything else to compare it with apart from the regular usb extension cables. I needed it to extend the distance of my logitech quickcam pro 9000 and it works just as it would if plugged in directly. One improvement would be to make the cable thinner but I guess it needs to be that thick to do what it needs to do. This is a recommended buy.
Checked this for fit with my DCR-SR100. WAY too big, the camcorder swims around. I am looking for "snug", and, this particular bag just doesn't fit that requirement. Nicely made, dual zipper pulls on main compartment, seems sturdy. It's just kind of "big". Hope this helps.
I travel enough that I'd like to have a little protection for the Mac Laptop and I don't want to add yet another bag within a bag.This is a simple plastic cover in two pieces that snaps into place and that is easily removed. I opted for clear plastic .. The red is attractive. It has a good feel.I'd probalby give it five stars, but like almost everything designed for Macs, it costs more than it should. There's probably a dollar's worth of plastic in it, some design tim, etc. But I haven't seen anything better.
DO NOT BUY THIS RADIO! I had the previous model, and reception was fine, but then it broke, so I went and bought the new model, SRF-M85V, and I get serious reception problems. None of the local radio stations come in without hissing and spurting. I've tried everything: changing the battery, switching the dx feed, changing the headphones. Nothing works. I've even used a cheaper non-SONY radio at the various locations I work out at, and on the cheaper radio, guess what: Reception comes in FINE! I called Sony, and they refused to accept my feedback via email. They wrote me an email back, offering me a reconditioned radio (but I'd have to pay shipping), and refusing to forward my feedback on to the engineers responsible for the SRF-M85V. It is obvious to me that SONY does not care in the slightest about quality assurance. Trust me. DO NOT BUY THIS RADIO.
I was pleasantly surprised with the JBL On Stage II Speaker/dock. The audio output is awesome for its size; clear with deep bass tones. Probably due to its Harmon Kardon technology. The remote is convenient.The dock adapters included do not include a size for my Nano Gen3. However, the Universal dock adapter that's included with Nano purchase fits perfectly.Also understand the newer OnStage IIIs have a battery option which would make the speaker even more portable.All-in-all an excellent product.
I have been spoiled when it comes to computer speakers. My first set was the Klipsch promedia 2.1. Then the promedia 4.1, not as great as the 2.1. To sum it up the logitech Z-680's are awsome. They are crystal clear and the bass will shake the entire house, or where ever you live. These are the cream of the crop. I did alot of research on these bad boys, read the reviews and your choice should be simple. Great sound, intense bass. Oh did I mention that AMAZON.COM has the best price, the money would be well spent...that says it all!!!
The battery pack came fully charged and hasn't needed charging yet about three weeks now using it on my Minolta Dimage 7i. In that time period, I would have used three sets of alkiline batteries.
I bought this refill kit for my oldest printer, the Canon which takes BC-02 cartridges. My thought was that it would be environmentally friendly and inexpensive. The price was right, and it arrived quickly from Office Depot. But, it's messy, and the ink is difficult to get off (ie., from fingers). Also, the print quality was good, but there were some incomplete areas which required additional cleaning to improve. Lastly, there probably is less to throw away overall; but, the ink holder, the tools and the box itself likely add up to as much waste as the original cartridge. So, next time I plan to buy a remanufactured cartridge and recycle my used one (at Staples for a credit).(P.S. The ink clogged and stopped working about 1 month after I used this product. I would not buy this again.)
Nice little case! I was a little worried about the magnet clasp but it is *plenty* strong yet opens easily. This works well as a belt-looped case to hold your camera with it's strap, one spare battery and one spare SD card (or two of either or) - and **nothing** else! Very tight fit for my Optio WPi, I'm hoping the grip will loosen a bit after a break-in period...If you need/want room for *anything* else in your case (cables, charger, etc) you should find a bigger one.
Imagine all your CDs, with all your favorite songs, with you where ever you go? The shuffle is one of the best things that I bought. It's perfect. Take it EVERYWHERE!!! It's light and easy to operate. TWO thumbs up, way up.
I had simultaneously upgraded from a Polar 610 to 625 and Windows XP to Vista a couple years ago. (Dropped the 610 face down and cracked it and the XP machine crashed on its own.) Spent a couple summers deployed so no serious racing or training in the interim. Ramping up for an IM distance race and decided I probably ought to pay a little more attention to training zones and whatnot. After some serious research online it seemed that success rate connecting Polar 625/725 to Windows Vista with IrDA was around the 50-60% range. Took a shot at this IrDA dongle (much cheaper than Polar's at $50+) and couldn't be happier. Have installed Polar Pro Trainer 5 on two different Vista machines, one 32-bit desktop and a 64-bit laptop with no issues. Both machines immediately recognized this dongle and in over a month I haven't had any issues downloading workout data from my wrist unit to PPT5. If you're frustrated by having a $$$ watch that you can't pull data from I highly recommend you give this piece of gear a shot.
I purchased this product becuase I got tired of playing my DVDs on our Playstation 2. Once I got it home, it was easy to set up, with a multitude of installation/connection options. These options may sound intimidating at first, but the manual is pretty good at guiding you to what system you have and how to best set it up to maximize your current setup.I have not experienced any video or audio problems since it was installed, despite what a previous reviewer has found in his. This is a solid performer, and should do the job nicely if you already have a stereo system you like. The only drawback to this player for some would be the fact that if used as a CD player, it can only play one CD at a time, instaed of five or more found in regular CD players and some DVD players.Yes, this player can play CD-Rs, MP3s, and your DVDs, but most of all, it's just about right for a consumer looking to replace the VCR technology we thought would last so long.
Just bought this for my bedroom. The picture looks great! The sound is a little lacking, especially when I am running on my treadmill the same time, but if you turn it up, you can still hear it. It's light weight and easy to hook up. Overall a great product.Iris
This is a very nice coffee maker. It is as pictured and discribed. It brews delicious coffee and is the right size for company or someone who likes a lot of coffee. The coffee stays warm and does not overcook.
I bought this Mareware sportsleeve because I wanted to carry my Macbook Pro around and don't get noticed as if I was carrying a notebook.This sturdy case does the job very well and it protects the machine a lot.It's good-looking, the interior lining is top quality and even the zipper is lined from the inside so it doesn't damage the MBP surface. It has a front small pocket so you can carry your apple remote or even an Ipod there.Its capacity fits like a glove the MBP. I also use the speck clear case (making the laptop become a little bulky)...it fitted even using the case.I'd recommend this to anyone that wishes to carry around or even store safely your notebook.
tried to charge my htc thunderbolt for 2 hours with this thing and phone didn't budge. i need 1 amp per port. that means i need a charger of 2 amps total if i want the 2 ports.
I purchased this one as a gift after having the product myself for a year. Tried several other brands and styles, and find this one the best.
The wife loves everything about this backpack. She says it is very easy to find things in. She uses it daily to haul things back and forth for work.
I got this for my husband for Christmas and he loooves it. It is great just to play music but even more it helps wake him up to something he likes in the morning!!! I highly recommend this!!!iHome iH4B Alarm Clock for with Dock for iPod (Black)
It turns out that this doesn't work like normal KVM switches: it uses special non-standard adapter cables, which apparently aren't necessarily available on amazon.com, or if they are cost a lot. So you can't replace your existing 2-port KVM with this one, for example, and reuse the existing cables. And you may not even be able to use THIS KVM because you may not be able to find the cables you need. This KVM switch only comes with ONE cable to attach to your mouse, keyboard, and video; you have to buy at least two additional cables to make this KVM switch functional.So once you factor in the cost of the extra special-built cables you have to buy (assuming you can even find them), this KVM is VERY expensive. I'm returning mine. It would be nice if the item description bothered to mention the special cable type requirement.
The only regret I have is that it was too tall where I would have preferred to put it. Other 17" monitors and some 19" would go there but this one has too tall a stand and did not.
these brackets were everything the were suppose to be and easy to install, i had my new home pre wired for my system during construction and had my contractor install 2 x 6 just to mount the brackets on which worked out great. great product.
I bought this player because it was supposed to be better at playing DVD+/-R/RWs, etc. It does do that except it refuses to read DL disks. The other reason I bought it is because of its HDMI connectivity and HD upscale feature. I haven't been able to get it to upscale any disks yet. There is an indicator on the front panel that says when its in HD mode. Light hasn't gone on yet. The other issue is sometimes the unit only buzzes (!!!) in response to pressing any remote button. Eventually it responds normally to remote inputs. I am disappointed with this unit in general and I'm thinking about hooking up my old DVD player again. (An older Sony 5 disk changer). I'm usually a diehard Sony buyer but I think this one is not ready for prime time.
We were installing a 40" LCD TV in an inside corner of the Bedroom, needed to adjust to the proper angle and be able to move it out of the way, for a reasonable cost.This product (Promount UA pro210 => Articulating, medium size) does just this for us.1) Instructions were (are) simple and clear.2) Bought it to support a 40" LCD TV, fits as advertised.3) Comes with everything you need, mounting hardware for normal or a concrete wall.4) Comes with several screws, so that it fits any TV you buy, no going to the hardware store to find the correct screw, these are all in clearly labeled plastic sleeves.5) Comes with most the tools you need, 2 metric allen wrenches, and a bubble level. The tools you need to provide is a drill and the correct size drill bit, 11/16" socket wrench and a large tip phillips screwdriver.6) Packaging was robust, unless the entire package gets destroyed the internals are well protected.7) Adusts for angle (tilt) rotation (CW or CCW) and the articulating arm lets you position the TV to your liking at any time.....and itProMounts UA-PRO210 Medium Articulating Mount (black)looks good too.The instructions provide 1 piece of comedy, the box states "fully assembled", the first step in the instructions tells you disassemble it.. It made me laugh but it was simple and necessary.
I was and am very pleased with my purchase and put it to immediate use.
I only bought these because they were the only ones I could find that were both behind-the-head and bud style. The sound quality is horrible. Don't bother.
I purchased another VisionTek video card (model 5564) just 8 months ago, and I have to say that I'm not terribly pleased with the company's committment to customers. When I installed Microsoft Flight Simulator, it wouldn't detect my video card; so like any well-trained consumer, I went to VisionTek's site to download the latest drivers. But lo and behold! VisionTek's site offers no drivers or support for any model prior to the 9100, when they switched from Nvidia chips to ATI chips. The support that _is_ available is sketchy at best--two FAQs and a forum, where strangely, there's no place to post questions on any earlier product either. When I wrote their customer service organization for help, the advice I received was a one-line response suggesting I update the drivers. Before you purchase this, or any, VisionTek product, go to their website and see if it's likely to help you when you run into trouble.
my old batteries were finally giving out after some years of use, they were also the Lenmar series. So I bought 2 more of these. So far, they are doing the job once again.EG:I ran one battery all day on location shooting for about 4 hours, then forgot to turn the camera off (HVX-200) in the bag on the drive home. when I got home the battery still had plenty of life left in it.
I've purchased these several times (from the vendor Media Supply)and I've yet to have a problem with a single disc burned. Media Supply's service has been great and the one time I needed to contact their customer support they were excellent and gave me exactly what I needed.
Very good speakers for the price; they have good base and are a bargain. You can spend a lot more money and get better speakers, but for my mp3 player I find these are all I need.
I purchased this All-in-One because of it's network capability. Super easy to set up. I had never set up a network/wireless printer. It was very simple and had it working in minutes. Software installed on my laptop and I was printing through the wireless network with no problems. The Fax works great, the printer is good, I have not tried the scanner yet and probably won't. My opinion is this is a perfect printer for my use.
I bought 6 of these cables to provide input from a distribution amplifier to use with Orei P901 multi-format DVD players. They didn't work. Had to resort to using other cables that did. Be careful when ordering for connection to your DVD player. There seems to be more than one standard in use and there's no way of knowing without trying them first. Luckily they were cheap, but its still bothersome... I suppose they work with some equipment, but who knows what?
Seeing the title ended saying "4X", and the product picture said it was 2X writing speed, I purchased this assuming it was a 4-disc pack.It is not. And the disc doesn't support 4X writing speed either, but only 2X.Don't have a clue what the 4X in the title stands for.I haven't used the disc yet, but I guess it will be OK.
The print quality is awesome, I am using a Sony Cybershot 5 megapixel camera. I took it out of the box and loaded the paper, cartridge and memory stick and started printing right away! It has so many features. You can edit your pics right on your television then print. It has many editing features as well! My only concern is that it does't come with a USB cable, but that can always be purchased at a later time. Overall, this is an excellent photo printer.
I like to think that I would love this camera, IF I had it yet. I ordered the thing on the 7th of September, paid for two day shipping, and still haven't recieved it on the 15th. Just let this be a warning to you the consumer. Read what you are paying for. Make sure 2-day shipping acutally means 2-day shipping. If not, write an email, request an apology and a refund, and if all else fails take your business elsewhere.
While Tivo is a great idea, and I find it very nice to have my programs when I can see them, don't count on Tech support to help if anything goes wrong after 90 days. I have owned mine for 120 days. My Tivo clicks so loudly that it keeps me awake at night and Tech Support will send me a new one for $49.00... ya right. I already bought this one and I'm NOT paying any more to make it work correctly. That should be Tivo's problem. I now have to unplug my Tivo every night so I can sleep. Make no mistake about this, the clicking is loud and very, very annoying. I would give the product a thumbs up IF it works correctly.
I bought this for my son, and he's pleased with it, so I have no complaints. It did arrive quickly and in great condition.
This is my second RhinoSkin case. The first lasted about 5 years subjected to pretty rough treatment. This one was not up the the same standard that I had come to expect from Saunders. The latch did not close securely nor did it click as it appeared to be designed to do. I did a bit of surgery and bending and now it works better, still no click on closure, but pretty secure. I have had it open while cliped to my belt several times. A feature that did not appear with the first case for about 4 years of use.Still, a very hearty case, but come on Saunders, you can do better.On the whole, I would still recommend it to anyone with a Palm TX.
and bought the 50" PDP-5070. Picture on this TV is awesome, I just felt I needed a bigger screen. No hassles from Amazon on the exchange either.
I was a little hesitant buying this online however as it turns out when I received it in the mail and started using it, I found that it was the best headset that I have found yet. Perfect size, Perfect clear sound, others can hear me loud and clear, and it is very easy to take on and off my ear as I please.
I bought this device because Sandisk has a good reputation, the price was better than an Ipod. The size, quality and design are excellent.I happy with this product, the battery can give you hours of music with no recharge.I use it on my car, actually, I don't charge it frequently.CONS: Doesn't come with wall charger, only usb option.Sansa works only with Rhapsody software (No itunes)
I've had this player for a month now and it is working very well. I was worried about previous reviews indicating a sync problem between video and audio. I noticed this problem, but only on cheap rip-off DVD's from China, rental and purchased DVD's play just fine. The dynamic range limiting audio feature is excellent for watching movies at night without waking anyone up.Would be perfect DVD if it had bookmarking and could display CD music file info on screen. It does play mp3 cdr's just fine, though.
Overall I'm satisfied with this product (especially since I got it on sale at Best Buy for $999.99), but I would not pay full price for it. I did my research and understood that you need HD cable to get the full experience. Our local cable company however only offers 19 channels. The difference between a "regular channel" and an HD channel are drastic and I'm extremely disappointed with the regular programming. The picture is grainy and distorted dramatically, people looked smooshed in the frame and the graininess is so bad I feel like I need new glasses. So when I watch HD programs and Blu-Ray dvds I'm blown away, but then I just get sad when I sit down to watch something ordinary like Jeopardy.
The part number on the cable is not 730386 but it fits and works. It connects in what seems upside down, and does not work otherwise.
Logitech has done it again! They have been able to design a mouse that meets and exceeds a users needs. Long before the full implementation, Logitech has brought out a whole line-up of products that utilize the Bluetooth wireless technology. There are many advantages to this, which we will cover in this review. Today Bytesector.com will be looking at the MX900 Bluetooth optical mouse which is not set to debut in stores until January 2004! The MX900 looks identical to the MX700, acts in exactly the same way, but utilizes a new wireless technology that allows the users computer to interact with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as cell phones, PDA's, printers, palmtops, microphones and headphones to list a few... (Full review @ Bytesector.com)
The battery has a 4200mAh capacity as per the system profiler. (Not 4400mAh as advertised.)However, it is a great replacement battery. The color difference is hardly noticeable. There are 4 status LEDs as opposed to 5 LEDs that the original Apple battery had.One thing, though - I don't seem to be getting a battery low alert any more. My powerbook went off to sleep directly, without warning me.
Sturdy and easy to setup. Connected directly to PC via USB. I'm just using this for text and the prints look good.I bought this for $129, now it's $299. Go figure.
I bought this for my bedroom seeing as my family room DVD storage is filled. This is a fantastic product it attached easily to the wall, it holds even the larger DVD cases, and in the 3 months that I have had it nothing has fallen down. I am planning to buy more for my growing DVD collection.
I'm using a Seagate 80 GB with this and it works as if its connected directly into the PC. Only problem is you may not be able to use just any CD drive with it because the drive may not fit if its too long.
Works great! I haven't had any problems with it. No need to buy the expensive cables out there.
I just purchased this lens and it is far better than what I expected of it. The quality of the body is well built, strong and durable.It is a little heavy to carry but at the same time it gives you a sense of of having a better lens compared to those built of plastic.The image is very clear and has none or almost none distortion at the edges compared to a fish-eye.The price paid for it was far much better than buying similar lens from other brands.It adaptes very well to my 5D Mark II with no problem.The only negative point is to addapt a gel filter in the back of the lens. It takes some time and dedication to cut the gel to the exact meassure and to put it into the grooves at the back of the lens without leaving your fingertips on the gel.I use it for groups at wedding photos, landscape, arquitect proyects, etc.I am very happy with this lens!
Straight off the bat -- the sound quality of the unit's HQ and SP modes are excellent. Just keep in mind that you only get 22 and 33 mins of recording time for each respectively. The 90 minute recording time boasted on the packaging refers to the unit's LP recording time. Now, it seems like everyone is complaining about how bad the LP mode is....The biggest thing everyone needs to keep in mind when purchasing this (or any digital player) is that LP (long-playing) recording mode is *NOT* good quality, but it IS decipherable! And for my use, recording client meeting conversations, that's all I need a voice recorder for. I don't care how good his voice sounds, as long as it is decipherable. To better articulate my impression on how "bad" is "not good", it will actually take some _work_ to decipher an LP recording -- at times, you may find yourself pressing the unit to your ear or turning up the volume a little louder just to figure out exactly what the person just said. But the overall conversation is still "clear".Just keep the above in mind, and you'll be a very happy customer. The unit is light, small, has a clean-looking design, controls are intuitive, microphone stand is useful, handstrap is sturdy -- this thing is great. I haven't run into any of the problems the above people had (i.e. software *does* work for me past 7 seconds). Also, at least in my hometown area, this is the cheapest unit that provided the quality of a digital voice recorder PLUS the USB connection to allow me to save my recordings for archiving. ... Even Sony's ... unit didn't offer a PC link! I do not understand the use of a voice recorder if I cannot save my conversations for the long-term -- ie, what if I dropped the unit and the batteries fell out by accident? Would all my recordings erase? Thankfully, the DW-90 provides us a PC Link to prevent this potential disaster.And another thing, the VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) Option is FANTASTIC! For those of you who don't know what this is, when VCVA is enabled (the unit gives you the option, very nice) when the REC button is pressed to start recording, the unit immediately samples the volume of the sound level in the room. Using this measurement, the unit begins recording *ONLY* when the sound level raises higher than this initial measurement, which is when someone is speaking. And when the speaking has stopped, the unit senses the drop in volume level and automatically pauses recording until conversation resumes. So basically, the unit will automatically pause recording when it senses the conversation has paused, and automatically resume when the conversation resumes! This is allows for truly "hands-free" recording. This feature is truly spectactular and very useful in conserving recording time.Good luck, buyers!
Upgraded my laptop from 2GB to 3GB(replacing one of my 1GB by a 2GB module). This RAM works flawlessly with my Toshiba A205-4639S after installing it. THis RAM is a brandname product; it is actually made by Micron Tech company. Highly recommend it.
I have owned this Altec Lansing iM600 for more than a year and it has great sound, portability and docks/charges older iPods very well. It has been completely reliable. This is the sound system for my kids room, and for entertaining outside.We just bought a new 4G Nano to replace an older one that died, and buyers should know that the new Apple Nano does not work with this product.
Bought a new Canon 750 digital elph to go along with my old elph which has taken thousands of pictures. This one is as good and better than the old 4 meg. I carry it all the time."ott"
Overall, this is a feature-rich unit. I was a bit surprised at its size (primarily depth), but considering it holds 400 discs, it is understandable. I would have liked the Disc Explorer to be more graphically driven (so kids can select a movie from a picture) instead of title text and folder oriented. I am still working on a few quirks (how to temporarily remove a disc without erasing the data and why it automatically plays a disc even though "auto play" is disabled, but am very satisfied overall.
REALLY good deal on laptop does everything a newer laptop does besides watch videos "youtube" in HD. REALLY really fast shipping two days .laptop was almost new when got besides a few scratches at bottom no big deal. over all this is a good buy
...I've connected it to the TV, then PSX, N64 and finally my HPPavilion, and it rocks. Standard stereo output from videogames sounds wonderful in 5.1 channel surround. It delivered surprisingly powerful sound, considering its size and price. My wife has been singing MIDI/KARAOKE to her heart's content for days now, and it has performed admirably. If her belting doesn't bring the system to its knees, I don't know what else will.Why spend thousands on a full size AV home theater setup when you can get this one?Definitely a great value.
The swingyde is a plastic tool that attaches to your grip on every club in your bag. There are even configurations to help with putting and even ways to that allow you to use two at the same time for wedge shots. For $29.95, it's money well spent. I used this in my initial trials at playing and learning golf - but I found that it's good maintenance when your swing starts losing its mark. This fits easily in your bag for practice sessions.This comes with two instruction guides and a 13 minute DVD hosted by Jim Flick.This is a simple tool to help you know you're right on track with your golf swing. Immediate feedback is what this is all about. You know how your backswing and follow through should feel.If you find the Medicus or Refiner iron too expensive, this is the alternative to help your swing plane get back on track.
It would be in your best interest to check out this or other HP notebook computers before you make a purchase. I tried other brands and none compare to the HP zt1180! Two of the other brands I thought about purchasing had defects right out of the box, plus many of the features were ackwardly placed. One had the external audio jack placed in the front right side. If you're a right-handed person and have an audio cable attached, it interferes with the mouse. Also, one had a door covering the rear connectors that was hard to open and keep open while connecting external devices. The HP zt1180 has all the right controls/connectors in the right places. They are easily accessable and easy to use. Only negative is the limited software package. HP should have at least included an anti-virus program, plus if you are previous Quicken user, you have to purchase the upgrade via the Internet. The packaged verson is only for new users and will not convert your current data. Aside from the bundled software, the HP zt1180 Pavilion notebook is an outstanding computer that will serve you well on the road or at home.
The price was GREAT! I'm very happy with this purchase, and the shipping time was fantastic! Awesome Christmas present for my daughter :-)
I have a drawer that has become a graveyard for a myriad of headphones that don't make the cut. I've had these for at least one but closer to two years and have used them heavily. They are by far my favorite pair of headphones that don't have an attached microphone. I picked mine up on sale from Amazon for (I think) $20. For the price, they are a steal. I am rather careless with my headphones. They end up tangled in my purse or on the floor of my car with my iPod shuffle dangling from them. They have been yanked hard from my ears a number of times. I never got the hang of the silicone windup thing and it has become forever lost. With heavy use, they are still working great.The reason for my affinity for these headphones is primarily comfort. They don't hurt, and they don't fall out. I can wear them for hours. The sound isn't perfect, my over the ear noise cancelling headset that I paid many times more for will beat these out, especially in a car or plane. However, for the price and portability they work well. I don't listen to much music on my mp3 player, as I prefer to listen on my stereo. I do consume a large quantity of audiobooks. I have been really happy with these earphones for that purpose.Once I thought I lost them, and I panicked. I got a promo from Amazon today and I came straight to the website and put in an order for a spare pair, just in case. I doubt they will ever die, but my carelessness may cause them to join the silicone winding thingy who knows where. My only complaint is that the promo code Amazon gives can only be used on one pair, and only on the black ones. I was going to buy 2-3. At $14.99 each, it's practically a disposable set.
I got a new computer w/Windows Vista and it didn't support IDE-type hard drives. I had a 250 Gb IDE secondary drive in my old system and didn't want to have to transfer all the data to the new machine, and not be able to re-use the drive. I tried using a conversion cable (SATA to IDE) but couldn't get that to work. The Sabrent enclosure was just what I needed. Setup was just a matter of putting the drive in the box, attaching the drive to the internal cable, plugging the enclosure into a USB port, and powering things up. It worked right away, and the transfer speeds with the USB2 port are plenty fast since the drive is mostly used for backing up MP3 files and photos. I like the fact that the enclosure has its own power switch.
I bought this printer lured by the price and the all-in-one feature. Since the beggining I had problems with printouts suddendly stopping without apparent reason. A call to HP support made me by a AC powered USB 4 port (according to them laptops don't send enough power to the printer...). 20 dollars to the trash, because the printer still has the problem. The printing quality is not bad for the price, although it CAN'T handle heavy paper (50% of your photo papers will print ruined). The scanner is ok for the price too. The copier function, and actually everything related to the software is lousy, bulky, and chances are it will at least slow down your system (or even crash it). Actually, I think the whole problem with the printer is the soft...This is my first HP, a couple of years ago I had a small printing company and used similarly priced printers from other brands for HEAVY (and I mean it, 2000+ prints a day) printing and never had this kind of problems. This printer seems so brittle that I doubt it could handle that load.
I bought my tape recorder to record workshops that I attend. I put the recorder next to the speaker (with their permission)and I got very clear results. I tried recording from the back of the room one time when I arrived late and my results were very disappointing. (Speaker did not have a microphone)
Head of the cable cracked and came loose within 3 days of plugging it into my computer.No response to email I sent the seller.So I'm giving the best recommendation I can - AVOID THIS SELLER.
My sister bought an eos rebel 2000 last year and started using it, i was very impressed with the quality of the photos, i decided to buy me a camera that would look like the eos but with more power functions and more pro-style features like a friend of mine who is a photographer told me and since the day i bought this superb (look at the price) camera i have not stopped one single weekend and hope to keep doing it, it's lighweight body and advanced features insiper you to take more artistic photos and with the almost 5 fps shutter speed i was able to capture a very good shots...
I bought this product for my frequent travel.(1) Music - It plays most mp3 versions. Avg equilaizer. Avg sound quality. GOOD head phones(2) Video - Only plays supported format thro the convertor s/w(3) Radio - Very poor - Not able to tune to exact frequency. Has more noise - No manual / fine tune(4) Picture - Only BMP is supported.Product outlook is good.Avg product
Minidisc continues to be the Rodney Dangerfield of recording media, i.e., it &quot;don't get no respect.&quot; This is too bad; after all, minidiscs are small, exhibit terrific sound fidelity (it's unlikely that the average person can distinguish an MD recording from one made on a CD), and now can be stretched to record as much as five hours of material on a single disc. The newest recorder/players are so tiny they can fit easily into a shirt pocket. Minidiscs can be used to record music from cd's or MP3's, or can be used with a microphone to record lectures and conversations.Incredible! Yet this amazing technology continues to languish as an afterthought within the U.S. electronics market as a whole, largely because of the domination of the commercial market by cd's and the existence of alternative types of players for MP3's (e.g., Cd/MP3 players and single-use MP3 players). Because people (including me) generally buy their music in the form of commercial cd's, using minidiscs requires some additional laborious steps that apparently discourage most people. You have to obtain a cd player with an &quot;optical out&quot;, you have to use an optical connector (one is included with this Sony unit, by the way) to deliver the music from the cd to the md player, and if you want to be able to keep track of what's what on your md's, you have to devise a system for labeling your md's (this is actually kind of a fun activity, but I can see how some people might consider it simply &quot;more work&quot;).This is all too bad, since minidisc units like the MZ-G750DPC are amazing little pieces of technology that are fun to use and amazingly versatile. This is my second MD player, my first being a previous Sony model, the MZ-R55. This older unit was fine in most ways, but had one annoying flaw in that its battery capacity was a mere three hours or so unless one attached an external AA battery holder. And besides, it required an expensive Ni-MH &quot;gumpack&quot; rechargable battery. Newer units like the MZ-G750DPC, however, can play for six hours or more using a single rechargeable AA battery (these are cheap and easy to find), and will perform far longer using an ordinary AA alkaline battery.Other improvements include the advent of the new MDLP technology, whereby the recording time of a minidisc can be either doubled or quadrupled. At 2x, there is virtually no discernable falloff in audio quality, but I would recommend the 4x setting only for the recording of voices and other non-music sources. This unit also comes with a small device for downloading music in MP3 form from the Internet. In light of the struggles that Sony, Sharp, and other md manufacturers have experienced in promoting minidisc in this country (it is far more popular in Japan and Europe), the industry has been actively promoting the concept of md as a device for storing and playing MP3 files.The reason I bought this particular unit is that it comes with a remote control unit that includes an am/fm tuner of reasonably high quality. This renders the MZ-G750DPC even more versatile, a virtual all-in-one portable audio entertainment center.The only reservation I would express about the unit is that because of its very versatility, it can be complicated to use. There are a LOT of commands and options, and so a purchaser had better not lose the instruction manual! Fortunately, the manual is decently written and illustrated.Let's see: it has &quot;G protection&quot; so that it will skip only if you are running really, really fast; it has the capacity to allow users to insert introductory scrolling text onto their recordings (this is indeed laborious, but it can be done); it allows the insertion of track marks onto recordings that arrive as one long track (useful for dj mix sets or many Internet concert broadcasts); it comes with an AC adapter both for plug-in play and for recharging the battery-- and it is very, very cool-looking, to boot.All in all, this is a unit that should appeal to all music lover/gadgeteers. I think it's terrific.
If you collect movies and want to put your on spin on your cover, you have plenty of space.Its a great way to protect and catalog your DVD. We love them...
I purchased a couple of these for my kids bedrooms and they are great. I like the fact that they play CD and MP3 files from 3 sources. CD, USB and SD. My kids have portable MP3 players too, so its nice they can move the flash media from one device to another. Sound quality is good enough for their bedrooms, but could use more base. But for the price, its a great little player.
1. I have Windows95. Installation was not difficult, but I could not get the page printed (including Test page). I kept getting the message that my printer connection (parellel) was not linked. No success after several attempts in plug in and out. The reference video in the program gave no direction.By following the Test page HELP message, the answer came at the very last screen! Get to the Properties of the Printer, select Details, click on Spool setting (in the lower part of the screen), change the setting to &quot;Print direct to Printer.&quot;2. When you do not print in color, be sure to select Black by clicking on File/Print (do not click on the Printer icon). It seems the printer returns to Color by default. I used a lot of color ink when I was having problem in item 1.Hope this would help someone. Having problems settled, I like the printer, and it is not slow.
I purchased 5 Bose UB-208 Wall/ceiling Brackets to mount my Bose surround sound 5.1 speakers and was really happy with the product. The ordering and delivery over the web from Amazon.com was easy and satisfactory. My product arrived on the date promised.
An excellent product. Acquires satellites quickly, even from a cold start. Small size makes it convenient to place in a car or even in your pocket. A long lasting battery and strong bluetooth connection make this a keeper at a bargain price!
This is a great TV with crisp clean picture. This makes HD viewing affordable for everyone.
All i can say is this is not as big as some people make it out to be, and it's not heavy either. I bought this after owning a garmin 60cs (with an antenna) that kept flaking out, i.e. loosing signal in some relatively open forests. The XL HAS NEVER lost reception since I've had it (compared to the garmin, that lost reception under the first tree I walked under as i started to enter a forest). I work in both a montane rainforest and a lowland moist forest, and XL works exceptionally well in both, under heavy canopy and dense cloud cover, day or night. The only time it could not pick up anything was when i turned it off! Battery life is better than advertised, I got 20+ hrs of use on the 4 AA batteries. After getting use to this screen it's hard to go back to anything else. The joystick is a welcomed addition; it makes saving multiple waypoints (or POI as it is referred to on the GPS unit) a breeze. The directory system on the GPS is very intuitive; there is no need to be search endlessly for any features. Most importantly, with the SD card, my Mac recognizes the GPS.There are some cons however, the issue with the maps. You have to purchase them separately and this can be a headache on the Magellan website, and unfortunately the base map does not have any level of detail. I only wish that it allows you to upload scanned files, with the SD card on board, this would have been great. Also the software that is provided for downloading waypoints etc, could be much better. As it stands it's not such a great or intuitive product and it's a bit light weight to be honest. And one last gripe was the accuracy; it took a bit long to get accuracies of 10 meters or less under heavy canopy etc. I guess that's expected, but accessories like an external antenna would have been great. Also an issue that someone raised, the main usb cable has to be hooked up to the in car adapter, which is a bummer. It just means that you have to remember to take it out of the car when downloading points, and on road trips when you need external power, you need to remember to take it with you.Overall it is a very good product. If like me you just need something that dosen't ever loose a signal under thick or very dense cover, with the added benefit of a large screen, fast acquisition of satellites, the ability to add an unlimited number of maps, waterproof (should i go on?), then this is an above average product. My experience with Garmins is that while the XL maybe a no frills gps, it's certainly way more reliable and better than the 60 cs i also have for field use. The 60 cs, is nice to drive around with, but when it comes to trekking in the forest and the field, the xl is a better option by far.
I picked one up on Ebay at a nice price.This gives you everything you need forbasic tasks. An excellent value ifyou get a good deal.
5 years with this baby. The best I've owned, running with W7 and 4gbram, has 4 ports.
I found this product is of very good one. In one word it is superb and exceeded my expectations
Just paid $... for this unit counting the manufacturer's $... rebate and free shipping from Amazon.com. I run XP and the software is awesome! No problem with the headphones either ( actually backphones which go on differently ) If you can get this unit for what I paid don't hesitate!!!!!!
Have been using this here in the NW since I purchased it. It's very easy to use, nice large, clear screen. Have used it all over the NW in areas that I hunt/backpack. Even in full canopy cover I have never had an issue with getting full satellite signals. Waypoints for your camp/car/stand/whatever are easy to mark and find.Highly recommend this for anyone who likes to hike/camp/hunt/fish/etc....if you go outdoors these days, you really should have a GPS (in addition to a compass and a map...as getting lost is neither fun or worth the risk).
I've spent untold amounts of money on universal remotes in the past, only to find that, if I'm lucky, my TV, DVD Player, and MAYBE Cable Box would work with the remote. And even then it would not be with full-functionality on each device. So I finally decided to put down some extra money on a nicer remote.Pros: The entire remote! I have now retired 5 different remotes to a nice pile at the bottom of my bookshelf. Not only do I have all the functionality of my TV, Cable box, DVD Player, and VCR, this remote even picked up my off-brand cd player! I was completely not expecting this. And to top it all off...I no longer have to conduct training sessions for friends and family on how to use the remote. They want to listen to the radio? Press the "listen to music" action button and the radio comes on. Now want to play a video game? Press "Play Games" and the radio turns off, the tv comes on, and goes to the correct input mode for the video game system. Perfect! Even better, the remote is fully customizable. For instance, I accidentally told the remote to use the wrong tv input for playing a video game. I simply hook the remote to my computer and make the change in the logitech software. And to top it off, the remote has the "learning mode" that I came to love on a previous remote where I can set a random button on the remote to do the same thing as a button on the device's original remote. Perfect if you don't like the default setup of the remote.Cons: The Setup (and reason 4 stars was given). I was prepared to come on here and make a hasty review to deem this remote horrible. I setup the remote following the instructions and nothing worked. I got an error resulting in a blank page with only a "Continue" button that did nothing. And Logitech support was not any help. However, going off of a message board tip, I uninstalled and then reinstalled the software for the remote and lo and behold, it works like a champ now!UPDATE (1/08): One other problem I've noticed is an issue with switching modes with the TV turned off. For example, if I press watch TV to turn on the TV and cable box everything goes fine. After I finish, I press off to turn off the TV and Cable Box. Now, let's say two hours later I want to watch a move...so I press the "Watch Movie" button. When the TV turns on, it will almost always be in the wrong Video Source mode. I believe this is due to my TV taking a second to fully turn on. The remote seems to start switching Video modes before the TV is fully on and able to process the signal. So, I solved this problem by always pressing "Watch TV" before I turn off the TV and pressing it to turn on the TV. It's kind of annoying...but an easy fix for my problem.
I use my E-125 for everything now - the usual PDA stuff, as well playing MP3's. It blows Palm right out of the water. I recommend loading yours with the following: - Transcriber from Microsoft - Handwriting recognition software. I like it better than the pre-loaded software that comes with it because it's easier and more flexible. - EZBeam from BSquare - Allows you to beam info back and forth between your Pocket PC and Palm OS devices. I was used to doing a lot of beaming of business cards and appointments with my old Palm V. Now I'm able to share info in meetings with all those Palm users.
nice product. finally something that is realtively inexpensive that actually works. takes less time to pull in a signal now. and the wire is looooong. i guess that helps it pull a signal. pretty good overall.
Bought this at Best Buy, It took three minutes to hook it up the My Home Stereo, Sounds Great with Bose Speakers, No Complaints but did use My Xtra Car Radio Sirius Antenna instead of the Supplied Antenna, Makes Paying 16.00 dollars a Month worth it if you have Sirius/XM In your Car and At Home when you want.
This is our second one! I bought one first then my husband had oneinstalled in his car. The Escort gives you plenty of notice when a cop is around. I would recommend it.
...Basically, the 12X zoom convinced me, plus many of the advanced consumer functions such as bracketing and burst mode shooting. I shoot outdoors a great deal, especially sports, and this is a nice compromise between the cheaper cost of a point and shoot and the full features of a digital SLR.
Bought it for my ZuneHD and it works great. It causes the battery to heat up a bit which causes the zune to heat up. That hasn't caused any problems for me. Overall it was a good alternative to the $80 version if you don't want the tuner like me.
I ordered this mouse to replace one that quit working. It is working great and doing what I need it to do. It shipped within a couple days.
I am planning on getting buying this notebook but &quot;900 Mhz&quot; is kind of discouraging. Can someone tell me if it is really slow to open up applications etc.?
It is a great tool for drivng around strange cities. My only regret is that MSN is only in 100 big cities and so weather, gas prices, movie times etc. do not work where I live. Make sure you check out the MSN network before you buy the extended subscription. But I do love my Garmin.
This moderately sized, 22 channel unit provides a lot of radio for the price. 2 watts of output on all GMRS channels and 0.5 watts on FRS only (switchable on GMRS) are available. A wide range of call tones, VOX operation, programmable scan, backlighting and water resistance are useful features. The listed operation time is 24 hours with 4 AAA alkalines. The units come with a hand strap but no evident attachment point. A removable belt clip is included. The units are lightweight (essentially all plastic-rubber construction) but feel well built...
Buying from Amazon was cheapest price especially with free shipping. Stepped up for more power per channel. Stayed in the Sony family. (Previous Sony surround, output to center speaker quit) Dislike the speaker hook ups in back, difficult to attach speaker wires and screw down connections. Overall happy with purchase.
This is very handy anytime, anywhere. an option to cam's own timer. you dont have to run back and forth just to take pics.
This product was all I needed and with an excellent price. The connectors are well done and the image quality is great. Highly recommended.
The batteries fizzle on the ipaq pretty quick. You'll needthis to keep a fresh charge.
It was easy to install, it worked Immediately, I purchased this particular unit to work with my Uverse cable boxes and they had no problem getting the correct signal to operate my Audio and Video equipment.This item was very well built with a durable metal case unlike the plastic ones that are out there on the internet,Be sure to order an infra red receiver with this product in order for the unit to work properly
Solved a problem of connecting an older parallel port Canon printer to a computer having only USB ports. Works great.
The product itself, is of course good - it's as close as you can to an original Nikon cap. But cheaper. I bought five of them, for all my lenses. But the delivery cost from Adorama was horrible expensive: 73 USD for 5 very small and lightweight items worth a total of 20 USD. I bought it with "1-Click" with was a big mistake as the delivery cost never shows up in advance. I have during the years bought quite a number of items from US for delivery in Sweden/Europe, but never have the delivery cost been as like this. Usually it is around 15-30 USD for items in similar weight. Never again, Adorama.
I typed in the specifications....saw the picture of the product....I ordered it, and it was exactly what I wanted. It worked perfectly and the cost was quite reasonable.
This name-brand filter for my Nikon D60 was a fraction of the price charged in photography speciality stores, and much cheaper than in the so-called "discount houses." It came quickly and in perfect condition.
Got this for my parents. Easy to install. Easy to modify settings. If you have used a Linksys router in the past, this one's interface will be very familiar. So far seems to be working reliably. No complaints.
I searched and searched for a 'really good' keyboard for my high-end computer, because I wanted something flashy and easy to press. Well, I finally decided on this one. Why? Because it's perfectly simple with just the right amount of keys, and it feels awesome! I have this exact same keyboard at work, I wouldn't trade it for the $50 Sa*t*k! The shiny black bezel along the sides really finish it off. Works flawlessly in Vista Ultimate x64.
I believe in you get what you paid for. I bought this to use on a AMD 64 2 Gig ram laptop Vista 32 bit. What I like about it: comes with 2 ports: 4-circuit and 6-circuit connectors, (keep in mind that manufacturer provides 800 bus speed only on one of them:Forgot wich one)If I leave the card inserted permanetly, it becomes hot to touch, Not an issue for me, after all it's HOT swappaple:), I just disconnect when done transfering video to laptop. I love it because no driver required to connect video cameras etc on Vista and modern Linux OSes, unlike USB. Make sure your laptop has Express Card 54 Interface.
Bought this for my parents and i was envious of it. sounds so good. then this past xmas i bought them an ipad and a cable so they can watch netflix on it from the ipad. this shuts off the receiver. turn it back on, a few minutes later it will shut itself off. google researched and i'm not the only one this happens to. it was working fine for a few years until the ipad was introduced, never once shut itself off. experimented, plugging into different inputs, testing voltage from the wall outlet, etc. no dice. super bummer
This is a basic stereo. Overall, I am pleased with my purchase.Pro's:- Sleek, slim, small, & stylish!- Has tons of tuner presets.- Nice features such as sleep, alarm, and my fave, the unit will turn off 15 minutes after a CD has finished.- Very easy to use. Easy to mount on the wall (comes with a wall template).- Cute little remote. It fits great in my pocket, I put it in there when I'm moving around alot (like cleaning).Con's:- There's a VERY obnoxious "pause...POP!" when you turn the unit on, every time you change the tuner channels, and switch between CD, Tuner, & Aux.- The clock light goes off when you turn the unit off (but the display is so small that you would only be able to read it up close anyway).- If the power goes out, you have to reset all your presets & time!!You Can Take It Either Way:- This is a stereo that sounds better at a low volume. You can crank it a little, however, at the higher levels it sounds like it is missing something (base?). The sound quality is good, but if you are looking for something for parties, I wouldn't reccomend it. I use mine everyday in my bedroom (while reading, getting ready, doing homework, cleaning), and I have found that it's perfect for me.- And I don't know if I just read what I wanted to read, or my blonde highlights are really shining, but I thought it said that it plays MP3s (or did it say MP3 CDs?). One of the main reasons I bought this, is because I thought that I could plug my iPod into it, I haven't figured out how to do that.
I recently became a fan of the RapidRun system. Yes it's costly but the quality and versatility make it worth while in my opinion. There are several cables and a whole array of terminations available. I suggest going to the Cables To Go website to research the system.
I had used this scanner for several months with no problems and good imaging quality. Like several people have reported here, I had a serious issue when I recently went to scan some slides, with a bright stripe appearing in all of the images. I called Canon support, and they indicated it was a simple calibration issue. Sure enough, after I recalibrated it 3 times in a row as instructed, the problem was completely resolved. Very pleased with the image quality now.
Having been using this too long, it a really well made lens and quite tack sharp at 2.0 for headshot. The skin tone and boke were very pleasing as other reviews had claimed.
Very handy to have when checking/testing load on individual components. Works well for testing capability of portable generators. Very easy to use.
Good, solid, easy to install. Moves easily and works well with the 32" Samsung we used it on.
To all who have reviewed this product and stated that it is a proper functioning NULL MODEM adapter, one (or more) of the following is true:1. You did not receive the same product as the rest of the reviewers2. You do not know what a NULL MODEM adapter is (visit www dot nullmodem dot com to become educated)3. You had another NULL MODEM cable/adapter in series and didn't realize it when you added this to the cablingI disassembled it and all pins are straight through connections. A NULL MODEM adapter DOES NOT provide straight through connections! This is a Female/Female RS-232 adapter. Period.I'm extremely disappointed in Amazon for misrepresenting this product.
OK, well first pr arrived used and busted in two-peices, i was shocked. 2nd pr arived 4 days late, but once i hooked them up, my anger and disapointment faded fastI have tried 9 differnt tweets for my truck and just wasnt happy or couldnt get the sound and levels i was trying to achieve. after wasteing almost $5oo, i figured for $4 bucks why not give a shot at these, after all what did i have to loose. Wow to my surprise this is what i had been looking for and needed. These are freaking amazeing.I never thought these horn tweeters would sound that good in a automoble, so glad to say i was wrong. THESE HORN TWEETS ARE THE ONLY TWEETERS I HAVE FOUND THAT CAN REACH THE DBS OF MY OTHER KICKER SPEAKERS. And they are very clear and clean sounding.Buy these horn tweeters and you wont be disapointed.
The is my intial review of the product. After extensive search, I could find only one other review out there. I bought this camcorder today (5/15/04)and rushed home to try it out. I powered it up, opened the &quot;funky&quot; tape tray, located inconveniently at the bottom of the camcorder, and inserted a tape. Following the directions closely, I attempted to close the tray. I NEVER applied any undue force, just pushed the &quot;push to close&quot; button. Nothing happened! The camera continued to &quot;whirrrr&quot; around inside. I pulled the tape back out and tilted to camera to look inside. When I did a small pin and gear fell out onto my countertop. Disturbing to say the least. It is going back tomorrow to Target. I will probably drive over to Best Buy to re-purchase it, along with an extended warrantee! I'll keep you all posted!
This is one of the best deals out there! I even got my shipment with free super saver shipping! Amazon.com is THE BEST place to go to buy blank Dual Layer DVD+R's! I use a Lite-On DVD burner which I also got from Amazon.com! I hardly get any failed burns. Not only is this a great deal, but the Amazon.com shipping is extremely fast. Buy with confidence!
We've owned the Rebel XT for 1 month now. It does everything we want as avid hobby photographers. The small body size is convenient for carrying and storage. The camera works great with our older Quantaray 28 - 90mm lens as well as our Sigma 28 - 200mm lens.The Speedlight 430X flash is a must for night/evening shooting. Does a much better job than the body flash.Sports mode is incredibly fast - as usual for Canon. In taking pictures of people diving off rocks into a lake, you can get 5 shots in mid flight... just for a point of reference.The 1.8" screen is plenty big to review your shots - don't feel it necessary to go for the 2.5" screen on the XTi.Our take - save the extra $250 from the XTi and get yourself a good lens. You can't go wrong with this one!
Camera and lens arrived in well protected packaging. Equipment performance was as if they were bought new. No scratches on the lens, no scuff marks or other problems with camera body. Hardware and software worked as described in manual. Two memory cards, rechargeable battery, camera strap, camera and lens cap all provided with camera plus lens deal. Great value for money and saved 100's dollars if bought new. I would not hesitate to purchase from this seller again. The only disappointment was that no tracking info was provided when requested, this made it difficult to determine precise delivery day/time.
I have had this printer for three years or so; it has been all trouble. The worst is it often fails to pull the paper from the tray, and gives the error message "Paper jam in tray 1", although there is no paper jam. I tried different weight papers, but no help. Occasionally, it will pull a page and print. When it gives the paper jam error message, you have to go through a lengthy warmup-calibration, etc. schedule, and then it tries to pull paper and fails again. The bottom line: it is not worth your time, money and frustration.
I purchased these before a trip to the east coast, about a 5-6 hour flight. I pop these on and hit the noise cancellation feature and the jet engine roar and chatter of fellow passengers is nearly eliminated. Now, you do hear the captain come on the intercom, and the crying kid right behind you. But, if you have an iPod with you, jack that up until those noises are a distant memory, it' doesn't take much. If you're looking to relax and get some sleep, get Pzizz [...]* The sound quality is great. Excellent bass, nice crisp treble.* Battery life (AAA) is great. To and fro the east coat and the NC is still going - more than 12 hours or so on the cheap akaline battery that comes with it.* The comfort is great, fits over the ears just fine.* Design is great. Comes with a nice carrying case that is well-made and durable. Phones lay flat with enough room to put a full size iPod in there too. Detachable cable so you can use them stand alone with no wires dangling.* The price is great. I haven't tried the Bose QCs to compare but frankly I'm happy enough with these and don't need to.* It's only been a month, but these are great to muffle the plane noise, or the TV if you're reading, or the neighbors barking dog. With the support of some music, that's pretty much all you hear. Very happy.
I love not having wires for my ipod. However, these bluetooth earbuds don't hold to the usual standards of quality sound that Etymotic claims.I find the sound quality, for the price, mid-range. My bose earbuds for $99.00 sound better with greater depth in bass. I don't agree that they look wierd since they are very small and fit well in the ear. It is great to garden and ride my bike without getting tangled in wires so I am keeping them but feel more work needs to be done on the performance. Dr.Horn
The product doesn't fit as it should. The plastic frame of the product is larger than the opening for the original Toyota stereo. I would try a different manufacturer next time.
This is a very stable tripod. It is fairly heavy but thats a small price to pay for a tripod this sturdy.
Would rate it 0 stars if that were an option!!!! Very spotty performance! Audio comes and goes on a whim. CyberHome doesn't respond to email or phone calls, and now it seems that their website is closed. When it works, it is fine, but it doesn't work consistently, and with no customer service it seems a risky thing to buy--even at a low price.[...]
okay okay, so we all know by now this isn't something an "audiophile" would recommend or use. we get it, so stop taking points away from this thing because it simplifies an audio setup at the expense of degrading a little SQ.i rent a townhome (key word, rent), and it is wired with speakers in every room of the house with volume controls in those rooms as well. you can tell the system was very nice at one time, however the home amplifier (that also oddly enough controls the doorbells, the phones, and the speakers) does not work. my landlord is pretty lazy about fixing it, so i decided to take matters into my own hands. i can't do anything about the doorbell or phones, but that's okay because the actual default bell is loud enough for us, and we only own cell phones so don't care about the land line functionality. the speakers, however, are a big disappointment.after much researching i found two options essentially: a cheap multi-zone sherwood receiver that can be had for a reasonable price on amazon, or this speaker selector. the latter was really more ideal in my situation because it was cheaper (and since i'm renting, less money invested in something that doesn't belong to me is better); and secondly, i don't even know the ohmage of the speakers in my house, and the grills to the speakers are glued/nailed to the ceiling shut and won't come off without cutting into the ceiling. again, cutting into the ceiling of a rented unit isn't practical for me, so a device like this unit that can control the impedance for me for cheap is perfect.i paired this unit with a receiver i got off of craigslist for $40, and plus some mounting hardware i was able to bring to life my home's surround sound for less than $100 altogether. which is a great investment for a system in a rented place. i'm contemplating "selling" my setup to my landlord now so that any future tenants can enjoy it also.as for SQ: it isn't that bad, really. i have 100w per channel hooked to this thing (max rating) and two channels are driving 6 speakers in essence. it still gets plenty loud and the clarity is still there. i hooked up the receiver to just 2 of the speakers in the house whilst cutting out the selector altogether; the sound was better for those two speakers without this selector, but it was impressive how *not* much better it was than when all speakers connected through this device.anyway, long story short, this is very convenient unit. to someone in a similar situation as me, this was the difference in saving some big bucks. keep in mind most multi-zone receivers out there will run you $500+ easily. if you just need a simple fix for whatever reason, this unit is absolutely the way to go. great invention, great find, thanks amazon!
The really big issues I have with it are that the "talking caller-id" doesn't announce the name, only the phone number and the unit doesn't work with call-waiting.If you have Call-Waiting-ID, this unit will NOT work with it.If you receive a call-waiting call while you're talking to someone, this won't show who's trying to call in.So be warned:1. It announces phone numbers but not names.2. It does not work with call-waiting3. It has a 6v input for an A/C adapter, but the adapter must be located and purchased separately.4. It has a red "Ringer" light at the top of the unit, and you'd think that it would remain flashing after a new call comes in, but it doesn't. It's purely so you can see that the phone is ringing at the moment.Guess what, Emerson... most of the calls I'm not interested in receiving are for people whose phone numbers I don't have memorized!I hope the "Talking" feature didn't cost me too much extra, because giving me the number only is useless.On top of that, it doesn't have any volume control, and the volume with which it announces the numbers is so low as to be nearly useless, at least on mine.The only saving grace is that you can tell it how many time you want it to announce the number, from 5 times down to zero... I was able to set mine at zero, so it's useless, but at least not a useless irritation.It's also difficult to see the display unless you are looking slightly UP at it, even with the contrast turned all the way up.
Why people even buy HDMI cables at the store still is beyond me, at most retail stores you won't pay less than $20 for an HDMI cable, some even more than that. Take mine and almost all these reviewers' advice and buy your cables online, for 2 or 3 dollars each you can't go wrong, and if you happen to be sent one of the rare odd wires that are buggy from a seller then you only wasted a couple dollars. But the ones pictured are definitely as good as any wire you will get from a retail store.
My bf's zune worked right away and mine had a few issues with software. We have the same computers and same zunes! It's pretty freaky. My zune itself was fine and came in great shape. My computer had some kind of issue with the driver ( Error 10 ). Vista has some problem with giving permissions. If you have this issue, I'd check out support at Zune official site. Chose community support first with the forums. I found my answer there and will hang out there and see what else they suggest. Right now my zune is up and running and I've got lots of cute little backgrounds in my picture reserves. I also watched some videos and listen to music and the headphones are very decent with sound quality!! I never got it to wirelessly sync, but my laptop had a problem as well so I'm sure it's something to do with upgrading to vista.Also it's outer casing is much more scratch resistant than an ipod. My ipods all turned out looking 5 years old within one week. I'd protect yours as much as possible. So far the zune is really good about this and it looks really great so far! The radio function is also great. The stations are very clear and some have information on what station it is + what song they are playing! Very awsome!Well that's all I have to say so far! I'm enjoying zune. Satisfied with the style, the looks, the play, the purchase!
Worked great for 1 week then quit charging my ipod. Kept trying over the next several weeks but never worked again even though the charge light would come on. Luckily it was only $.99.
I use this for my Sony NEX-5N camera and it works well. It doesn't darken the picture at all and provides a layer of protection to the lens.
Purchased this mount for a 20" Toshiba flat screen TV. From start to finish, it was no more than 1 hour to get the mount in place, TV hooked up and sittin back relaxing with my new TV.
Has trouble with disc formating and playback in general, not to mention the quirky steps needed to "finalize" a dics to be played elswhere or transfered to your computer you need a special cord, which plugs into your battery charger of all things, and then from the charger into the wall. If you loose that cord like I have - you're screwed, you can't any movies out of the camera - the discs won't play in any dvd player and you are just SOL.
I ordered this mount after having purchased a similar product from Cheetah mounts, which was very dissapointing. The Cheetah mount had a good deal of sag, which I was told "was inevitable in an articulated mount". I returned it and ordered this Peerless product, and wouldn't you know it, it doesn't sag to any noticeable extent. It's extremely solid and a lot easier to move around and reorient. Very pleased with both the design and the manufacturing quality. That being said, I paid a bit extra for the model which hides the cords, and in retrospect, I wouldn't do that again since the cords are only hidden as far as the "elbow" and need to be zip-tied to the rest of the arm (for a clean look) anyway. That aside, this is an excellent product and well worth the money.
I totally agree with the prior review about the bad feel of this remote. It is very wide in your hand and has sharp edges. The most frequently used buttons start to wear on you fingers as well.What I find is that the signal is fairly weak. So, you have to press each button multiple times and for a long time to get most devices to react well (and I have all Sony gear).The software did have a learning curve, but does work okay. The wizard that it takes you through is worthless. It needs you to fully define every button you may use in your lifetime upfront or it errors out and can not proceed. I finally added a bunch of fake information just to get around the stupid thing. Once you get to the actual application, it is fairly straightforward and you can set it up fine.Pros: not sure I have any yetCons: cumbersome feel, too wide and sharp, bad software wizardI would pass on this next time.
Excellent and ergonomic bag. Fits my 17 inch HP with neoprene sleeve perfectly. Plenty of pockets and slots for whatever you need. I absolutely love this bag at a great price and worth every penny. Highly recommended. Item also shipped fast.
Most embedded devices only have a serial port connection. However, almost all modern PCs have shed these devices from their motherboards. I have used these with Windows, Linux, and OS X to communicate with all kinds of embedded devices.On Windows, Tripp Lite provides a utility for remapping the COM ports, so that you do not have to use the default name assigned by Windows. There are many circumstances in which this is useful. The utility also provides the ability to maintain the COM port name assignment no matter which USB input is used. This feature alone justifies the purchase of the product.
Slim, well-made, good-looking, & functional.Belt clip is comfortable. Velcro closure is secure (and they even made that look good). The openings on the bottom are extremely useful for "pushing" the phone out of the case with your fingers. Arrived in full retail packaging from Amazon.
Picture is great and works great -- only thing is I did have a disc get stuck one and had to take the cover off to get it out!
I've had this for 2 days now, and I got it from a local store for a 'great' price! I still have SDTV input. I was afraid of how bad it might look, but I have to admit that the mits does a pretty good job at 4d noise reduction and up-conversion to 1080p.I have a DENON avr receiver that upcoverts everything to component. I found that the circuity on the Mitsubishi does a better job than the denon's upcoversion.DVDs look simply great on the mits. The dark detailer works wonders with dark low contrast areas on the screen.I am getting 1080i cable in a couple of days. Will add follow up reviews then.-x-x-x-Now for the update : I have had this TV for a few months now. Everybody I know claim DLP is a dying breed, and this might be true. However I couldn't be happier with mine. I did not take the predatory service contracts and don't repent it either. I followed the tweaking tips that I found on AVS Forums and calibrated based on what some of the threads said. I set the TV at a 45 degree angle in a corner and now I have never had viewing angle problems. 1080i is great to watch on this TV. Lost, a show I casually watch before, has come alive and begun to intrigue me with its beautiful landscapes. Now I see what I was missing.Infact I have stopped going to movies as much as DVD nights are now as good as movie nights!Cons :- Takes a while(about 45 sec - minute) to start and stop.- As far as I can see there is no way to get Closed Caption working on 1080i/p input. (This could be something that I am not setting up right.)
I am very happy with the printer. However this is not a great deal. After buying the toner for $500.00 I could have bought the printer with toner for less money. This comes withiut any toner so you have to buy toner seperate.
Have a entertainment center for a 32" CTR. Needed to fill the space where the CTR TV was when the HDTV Had to be put on the top. Used these to make drawers for DVDs.
was told you needed this item and all it was . was an extension ,waste of $ 30
This speaker has an excellent quality in comparable to the price. It produces reasonable base and quite clear treble. I watched several DVD movies with Audigy 2 zx and the speakers. These speakers worked excellently. I remember the astonishing sound of bullets from the speakers. I think this has been working well to my computer. The quality of the speakers are excellent with the reasonable price.
Bought this on Amazon three months ago. Compact size fit nicely into my Jeep Wrangler, the weather scan was nice, had lots of trouble getting connection with other members of my Jeep club. Had SWR meter reading on antenna reflection, nice low numbers but the I had to install a power lead choke to keep ignition noise from blowing away my transmissions. Almost had it fixed, then I left the window down when a small sprinkler storm passed by. Couldn't have been more than a few drops blew in the open window, my seat wasn't even wet, but now the output is gone and nothing displays in the LED meter for either transmit or recieve. So now it is throwaway trash.Going with Cobra for my next CB. We'll see
I wish I could actually write a proper review for the product, but since they took my money and never issued any contract I am unable to do so. I called them twice, each time they bounced the issue back to Amazon. It clearly states on the order:"For information about this order, please contact NEW Customer Service Companies, Inc..Learn more about NEW Customer Service Companies, Inc.'s return and replacement policy."Amazon had no idea why they were involved but graciously returned all of my money.If I can't even get the product, I can only imagine how bad it would have ended up for me had I needed to be in further contact with this company.
I am a Cub Scout leader and I borrowed this from our pack for a sleepover for my boys and the color and clarity were amazing! I was in a huge room (about 30' x 30') and we sat it back about 20'-25' projecting it onto a wall with the "screen size" being about 15'-18' wide and the image was bright and sharp, I was amazed. The kids felt like they were in a movie theater. I'm definitely going to buy the newer version for personal use. Before the sun went down we did watch a few educational DVDs in a very brightly sunlit room and it was still bright and clear considering the brightness of the room. I'm for sure buying one.
What can I say about this all-rounder? Sold my Nuvi 310 for this set with TTS, Bluetooth and built-in U.S./Canada maps. Coupled this with a free MY/SG maps - it has been my trusty tool to navigate to places I have never been before. It works seamlessly with my Sony Ericsson phone with its Bluetooth, even callers are not aware I'm using GPS to talk to them. Choosing faster time routing, it brings me to my destination in quickest time and most of time, shorter routes. Fast start-up (remember to remove lock-password and do not choose destination first before getting signals), Easy to use and best of all, the maps are available for most of countries, unlike some cheap GPS where need to use proprietry maps. Durable and mounting it into car is easy. Will be using it for tour in HK soon. :) Next will be to purchase Europe map, then I'll have most of the world's maps in my 3.5" pocket size GPS!!
It's a cable, it transfers data. Not much else to say about it. The price was right for the length that it was and connects my new desktop to the router.
I was disappointed in the unit in that it didn't seem loudenough for a Boombox of this quality. The specs indicate that it has26 watts per channel when actual I believe is 6 watts.The unit was the Best looking boombox I have ever seen but looks aren't everything! I purchased it based the 15 other people (Amazon) who had rated it an average of 5 stars.Here are my observations:The FM tuner is not sensitive enough;I have a cheaper radio that gets clearer reception. The cassette player is an auto-reverse. After having an auto-reverse before, this may the first part of the unit to fail. If you have heard the &quot;clicks&quot; when it determines which side to play, you probably know what I mean. The CD player sounded strong and clear, but overall I think the unit does not have enough power to drive the main speakers and the woofers. I do have to admit that at a volume rating of 50 the sound was still very clear.The solution might possibly be to buy the higher powered unit for $100 more. I returned the unit to Amazon for a refund. They were extremely accomodating and I am sure to purchase from Amazon in the future! END
Great screen! Mounted to wall and looks good! Housing is metal...not plastic. The picture looks perfect on it. Ver happy with this product!
I have these in my front doors of my accord, also have the 6x9 in the rear powered by a kicker 08ZX200.4 4-channel amp and they sound great. The highs are loud and crisp not distorted, the mids are superb aswell, and the lows/bass is tight punchy bass not the loud thundering bass. If you looking for that try somewhere else or maybe their subs, i use a rf p3 in the trunk for my bass. Overall excellent buy for the price, preformance, and ease of installation.
This is my first digital camera. I was doing research for about 6 month already until I settled for S3 IS. I was comparing many of them and Canon was able to offer more than its competitors were. I have been using camera a couple of days now and I am very pleased with the results. I am in the process of experimenting and I think every new user should do that. I was reading many reviews with comments on poor picture quality in low light settings and similar, but I think it is just matter of practice and knowledge. As per my experience, if you put camera in low light settings and put the flash on, pictures are very good.Camera like Canon S3 IS requires you to go through the manual and make yourself familiar with many of its options.Adjustable LCD viewfinder is very helpful especially if you are taking pictures above your height/sight of to low.Personally, I would like for the flash to open itself automatically, rather than manual. Another thing that I would like is for the pictures to be dated. Since I have baby girl I would like my pictures to have the date on them, this way you only have date in the picture info.I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants better than average, quality, and stylish product.Pro: Many features offered to fit any ocassionCon: My inexperience with digital cameras
I bought the 3CR29210 and kept my fingers crossed. The price was the best I had found anywhere. The installer came to my house and I made sure he knew to tell AT&amp;T the model was 3CR29220. After he called it in, it picked up the signal in less than 5 minutes. I ran some online internet speed test and it rated it the same as a T1 line! The installed said he had seem problems with what slower speeds in the past with these modems but I think it was because of older firmware than what is shipping with this one or he called it in as a 3CR29210.
*Pros:1. Excellent High Frequencies in the front speakers with tweeters.2. Balanced, accurate and deep Bass reproduction.3. CMSS up-mix feature for 5.1 & 6.1 sound card.4. The best performance of this system is in GAMING.*Cons:1. Weak mid-range at high volume, especially in Voices.2. The strength of side and rear speakers is not the same of three front speakers.3. To achieve the best performance of this system, at least 5.1 sound card is required.4. Its Quality doesn't match its price
When I bought this I didn't think that has a very high sound .................. for this reason it surprised me .......... but for listen the music with friends in very little places it works very good.........
the camcorder i bought for a birthday present did not work,i had to return it. when it did work the webcam is un-useable,it's too, too dark. i still haven't gotten the replacement. the rest of the functions are pretty good, next time i'll spend more money.
Very excellent system. I am rating the MHCM500 because it is basicly the same system but with 5.1 channel inputs and a sony 60 watt subwoofer. Even with the subwoofer off, bass reproduction is very strong, clear, and accurate. My only problem with this system is that the center channel distorts at maximum volume. This is the perrrrrrrrrrrffffeeeeeecttttt system. Sony has done a great job, yet again!
This camera bag started to unravel, when i purchased it... It is overpriced...If I had to do all over again... I would not have purchased the item..
I use my camera constantly so I got a gig of memory and since I trust Sandisk I bought this and it works great. For video (8mp) I can take like a 18-24 min video. I will shortly invest in either another 1 gig or possibly a 2 gig since the price is dropping on those. I would recommend this memory to anyone.
I just purchased this monitor and I must say that it's an incredible monitor, and the affordable price just tops it off. The B70A provides an incredibly sharp and crystal clear image (0.264mm pitch!) which is great for clear text and web browsing. The constrast spectrum and brightness is also very nice. Physically, the LCD is sleek and sexy with it's tiny footprint, thin display, and tiny trim/border. I'd describe the design as "no nonsense." No crappy built on speakers and the overall size is only slightly larger than the LCD itself (the way it should be). As a web developer that spends most of his day behind a monitor, I wouldn't think twice about buying this $230 display over a $300 Viewsonic or Samsung - anyday!
This is the best TV I have ever owned. It has never broken and it has all these great features!
The setup works great for both PC and PS2. BUT....it was a gift and when it arrived the lap adapter was not in the box. Disappointment to my son. After a couple phone calls, they finally agreed to send a new lap adapter which arrived about a week later. Would be 5 stars if they would have included the lap adapter to start.
After reading the reviews for this product I went ahead and bought a pair. I was lead to believe that the bass response was amazing, but after receiving and trying the set I was left very disappointed. The build quality is quite good, but again I found the frequency response to be very weak on the low end.
Amazon found this toner for me and it shipped very quickly. I recommend checking Amazon when ink or toner is needed. Prices ar very competitive, as well.
I got the Philips Cassette Converter to run my iPod Shuffle in my '96 Saab 900 with factory equiped stereo and it works beautifully. Yes, it is true that the signal is not very strong, so you have to turn the volume up a bit, but even the little Shuffle can compensate for it and by no means do you need to fear forgetting to turn the volume down when you switch to Radio or CD. The sound quality is as good as the iPod delivers and you have no disturbing background noise. I also had no problems that the deck would eject the tape. I can recommend this product and it's good value for money (I didn't try similar one)
ik ordered it after carefully researching it and when i got them and they snapped in the ethernet ports and stayed in so securely, not once do i have to check to see if they are falling out cause the snagless aspect works perfecly and im a happy camper!!
When purchasing banana connectors for my audio setup I was kinda in the dark at first. So here are some tips to help out people with questions.1. Are all banana connectors created equal?Yes and no. Yes because they all use very similar methods to secure the speaker wires. Ideally you want to find connectors that require no soderring because is a huge pain and adds extra cost to a very simple cheap task. These connectors are great in terms of set-up, you have a screw that you loosen up, then you insert the wire (upto 12 AWG) into the connector, then you "screw in" the wire to hold it in place -- Basically, the screw wedges the wire against the internal wall of the connector. Other connectors involve crimping the side walls of the connector to hold the wire in place as well as various other screw tactics. In my opinion these work fine and are quick to setup. Now for the "no" part, some connectors aren't gold plated and this will lessen the conductivity between your connectors and your speakers, however the average ear will see a huge difference thats your call. Also more expensive connectors do look nicer, but I rather save money and get a functional benefit for spending more -- just me.2. Will more expensive products improve sound?From an audio perspective, audiophiles close your ears, more expensive products will not enhance the sound produced so spending money on a named product (i.e Monster Cable) will not improve the quality of your audio. They will look nicer though.These connectors will make your hook-up task much easier and ensure that your cables are connected properly to your audio equipment. This will lessen the possibily for cables crossing and hitting each other, or having loose connections which can cause popping or static. Therefore, the signal will go to the speakers more cleanly and give you less interference with your audio -- good sheilded cable helps tooI contacted the company before buying these to make sure that I was getting 10 pairs of clips and indeed I did -- if you live in an apartment these will fit in your mailbox so your doorman may not have them....I found this out the hard way.You get 10 red and 10 black clips (+ and -)Overall great purchase and I recommend these to anyone in search for a realistic solution for a 5.1 setup
This guy matches up well with my system in addition to an existing JBL Sub10.
The sound is good and the earbuds do a good job of blocking out sound, and they are very comfy in the ear - your ears never feel sore from long term use. But the plastic-rubbery buds are flimsy and thus easily fall off the mounting. In just a few months I lost quite a few of them through just normal use (I am not a careless person) and Sony makes them really hard to replace unless you spend a bundle. This is partly a design flaw (they should not fall off so easily) and partly a poor replacement product line.
This product has following things,1. Good quality audio2. nice micbut i have experienced following cons when using this product,1. Device is not automatically detecting in Windos7 Operating system when plug oftentimes.2. Device has voice echo to what we say.-Thank you
I have owned these headphones for over 2 years now and they sound just as great as the first day I received them. Very comfortable on the ears and around the head, and I have dropped the headphones many many times and they have not been damaged in any way. I am buying another pair very soon when I buy a new HDTV. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
Don't bother reading this if you live in the States or Canada, but if you are one of the many Americans stationed overseas who buy electronics online, you might benefit from my frustrating experience.When the router arrived, I read the box very closely; even though every other piece of computer equipment I've purchased in the last few years has been dual-voltage, I wanted to make sure this one was, too. The box doesn't specify the input power requirements, but it does say &quot;For all EU countries&quot; and specifically refers to using it in France and Italy. So I logically assumed that I would indeed be able to use this product in Europe without needing a transformer.But no. The power adapter is 120V only. I've been trying for over a month to get Linksys to send me a 220V-compatible adapter -- I know they make them; Linksys is worldwide. But every call and email I've sent (and there have been many, to the UK and Germany as well as to the States' outsourced customer service locations) has only resulted in being told to call someone else. Customers can request a replacement power adapter from the Linksys website; I did that, specifying the 220V version, and was sent another 120V one (incidentally, I had to have it sent to my parents, who forwarded it to me, as Linksys refuses to ship to APO addresses). I guess the good people at Linksys thought I didn't know what I wanted.So -- I can't evaluate the product itself because I haven't used it yet. But the customer service has been extremely disappointing.
The shipping was prompt and the product was delivered in good condition. The laptop recognizes this battery and holds full charge. The battery runs for little over 2 hours which is satisfactory for me. I recommend this product if you want a cheap replacement battery.I will update if I encounter any problems with this battery in the future.
We bought this device about a year ago in North Carolina where it had a so-so performance. We started to notice some software problems, but nothing too severe at the time. Then, later that year, we moved to the Bay area and that's when the device really started failing.Apparently TomTom thought a solid software design involves rebooting the device when it loses GPS. As soon as we hit an overpass, the device goes blank and it takes an exotic combination of pressing the start button, removing the power cable and re-inserting the memory card a couple of times to get it to work again.... until the next overpass. The couple of times it does manage to reboot by itself, it quietly reverts back to a random previously entered destination, causing us to suddenly get detoured and ending up driving in the completely wrong direction.We have updated the software multiple times, but it does not seem to make a difference. Somehow it works better in Arizona and North Carolina, but performance in California is abysmal.The maps are ok, if a bit outdated. The directions can be outright confusing, but once you understand what the voice *really* means and you start to selectively ignore what she says, you can get to your destination fairly easily.I have read the stories about the terrible customer service, so we're not even going to bother trying to get our $200 back or getting the device repaired. We're switching to Garmin soon and this one will end up in the trash where it belongs.
I bought this for my new 17 inch HP computer and it doesn't fit. It was a major disappointment. The sleeve is great and pretty but I just couldn't use it. Fortunately, a family member has a 16 inch HP and it fitted perfectly for that one, so it became her early B-day gift.
This company does not live up to their promises when supporting their products. Once they sell you a product, you are essentially on your own if if breaks or does not work as advertised. I do not recommend purchasing ANY of their products. They will leave you high and dry!!!
This unit is great. I wanted the features of an Ipod without the very expensive cost of one and the Creative Zen delivers. The unit requires about 15 minutes of reading to learn how to use it. The user replacible battery is a good idea. The Creative software needs a little updating though, it's not as smooth as I thought it waould be for downloading music from your library to your zen. But aside from that it really is an Ipod killer.
I love this tv. I have it in my bedroom and it's perfect. I connected it to my Comcast HD box and the picture is stunning. My advice is get good top dollar connections. I haven't put it on the wall yet, still awaiting the mounting bracket. The sound is awesome and can be quite loud but with some adjustments, it's perfect.
This cable works great with my Treo 680. It syncs and recharges my Treo when connected to the computer USB port.
The WinTV-HVR-950 crashes every time I use it. I mean that literally. If I use it for any time at all, I usually end up having to restart the application several times.I'll have to buy another stick when we switch from analog to digital, and I won't even bother looking at anything from Hauppauge.
I purchased a TomTom navigator system based on good experiences with renting cars with Magellan's Neverlost. The Magellan unit was expensive and I found the TomTom had a superior user interface, was portable and less costly. So I purchased the TomTom Go.I can't give enough praise to the user interface. It is very intuitive. The graphics are large and easily read from a distance. Its speaker delivers loud and clear speech. Being able to put the TomTom in my pocket and have it guide me in a city while I'm walking is a plus. The battery lasts 4-5 hours.All of these advantages though, are overshawdowed by an error-ridden map and POI database that is incomplete and old. Some examples from my trips:- It seems 50% of the POIs in the database no longer or never existed. Conversely, TomTom misses 50% of the existing POIs.- On every trip, TomTom will not recognize a stretch of highway. TomTom thinks I'm driving through a meadow or woods and constantly tells me I need to get back on the highway. Fortunately, TomTom's volume will mute.- TomTom thinks some interstate entrance ramps are clover-leaf instead of stoplight, guiding me to turn in a wrong direction.- Monticello may be Thomas Jefferson's famous home near Charlottesville VA, and featured on US currency, but TomTom cannot find it.- In southern MD, TomTom guided us to a farmer's house instead of the desired restaurant three miles away.- In Alexandria VA, we needed to find a hospital. TomTom guided us instead to a restaurant, four miles from the nearest hospital!- Heading to a friend's wedding near Hilton Head SC, TomTom guided us to a continuous loop through a remote neighborhood 15 miles from the destination. We had to stop at a gas station and ask directions. This was the final incident that lost my confidence in TomTom.Now I'm back to using paper maps and written directions. I use TomTom as a secondary device mostly for tracking and measuring distance. If I could do it over, I would purchase a Magellan.
I love my ipod, there are only a few things I didnt like. I had to re-install the software because the first time it didnt go right and itunes couldnt recognize my ipod.. no problem.. un-installed, re-installed, that time it went fine.. so it took some time for all this but its ok because the manual said to charge it for 4 hours anyway.. it is easy to organize my songs on itunes, i have several playlists so it makes choosing songs on the ipod simple. the earbud quality is ok, not fond of them because they can fall out easily. the wheel is very sensitive and i accidently turned up the volume too loud, gave myself a shock! so I learned to use the lock feature so that wouldnt happen. love the smal size and easy to use, you can get lots of accesories for it. i've used it for 3 days now and still am halfway through the battery life bar. I like not having to eat through so many batteries. thumbs up!!
I would have given this product zero star if I could. I've been using couple Sabrent ECS-U35K for couple months now without any problem until last week. I had both enclosures plugged into the same power strip. Had both of them turned on and running when I hear a loud pop! then both LED started flashing follow by and really strong odor. I shut both of them off immediately, but it was already too late.To make a long story short, Two dead hard drives and one dead enclosure. I've lost so much on the two hard drives that I will never use another Sabrent enclosure again. E-mail Sabrent tech support with no response. You know what you have to lose if this cheap enclosure kill your hard drive. Buy and use at your own risk!
I loved all the features, cables included, front panel, cables all in the back, good HotKey sequence, but the performance was so slow, my mouse and keyboard crawled, that I had to return it.
I've just gone through my third and last pair. These headphones do a good job of keeping sweat from obscuring the sound while I run, but two of the three pairs I've had have broken in my hands. I'm quite careful but the plastic holding the side joints together is very fragile, even in warm weather (Miami and Antigua). One pair broke as I removed them from my head with two hands; the other broke as I tried to tape another crack! Their low cost has kept me coming back, but I'm growing tired of carrying my headphones back from a run.
No complaints. Works great. Plugged into my PC for early morning work so I don't wake up the household. I like the long cord which lets me walk around the room as needed. Sound quality is fine. I like the over the ear cups which are very comfortable.
Excellent attractive cradle kit for the Palm Tungsten TX. Great design, but the material used in the cradle does not seem all that durable. I have owned the cradle for several months, and have experienced no problems with it. The price was reasonable.
I paid much more for my unit at a local store. I have used mine for several years now and it still holds a charge. It is very heavy which I believe is due to the weight of the battery inside. Feels like I'm carrying around a motorcycle battery or small car battery. At any rate I've used this during power outages to run my DSL modem and laptop, lights and to recharge cell phones. I am a photographer and also use this to power my fluorescent light systems, strobes, printers, etc. where there is no power outlet. The unit will only last a few hours with high drain devices, so use it sparingly. If you only use it for sporadic needs, it is an incredible resource. The radio and weather alert is very good too, as is the alarm clock. VERY durable case and the crash bars really support the unit, not just for show. If you try to plug in something with too high a power drain, the unit will shut down (safety feature). Not for heaters or other high-drain devices. This is NOT a power source to keep your house up and running in an outage. But it is a very reliable source of power for those small and medium needs that become BIG needs in a power outage or where you don't have an outlet. If this had a jumpstart option it would be perfect.
I stay with B&W for their high-quality filters. Why put poor quality glass in front of the fine optics in your lenses?
GREAT SERVICE. ..... will be using them again. It looks even better I thought it would. Great quality. ... Jack
I'm not an audiophile, so I'm not even going to try to comment about the sound quality, but I think it's ok.Since it's in ear earphones, they do isolate some of the outside noise but it's far from perfect. It's much better than the stock earphones of most mp3 players, but don't expect not to hear the bus engine at all.After 2 years, they gradually stopped working, but it's a respectable lifespan considering the hard conditions at my bag and my pocket without any protection.
If you have a new computer or maybe newer that 2003 this cable will work if you are working with one older than that like me it doesn't work. So now I have this wonderful cable and waiting to get an upgraded computer to match.
Great price on this little gadget. It reads my camera card on any computer! Small and portable, it fits easily into a pocket or purse. I always carry mine in my purse and have a second one that lives in the usb slot of my computer for easy viewing of pictures. Would recommend it~
I have the 16GB and I love it. I had a SanDisk Cruzer and it would freeze the computers at my college, and became very annoying. My dad got this for me April 2009, and I've continually used it since. I have no problem with any computers recognizing it. My MacBook has no problems reading it, or the college's computers, which all run Windows XP. My netbook has Windows 7, and it has no problem with it either.The only con I can think of is the rubber casing. It is somewhat bulky, which makes it the only thing you can plug into a USB port if the ports are close together.I would highly recommend this flash drive to anyone.
i got this tv for my grandson for xmas. he says its a beautiful tv,sounds and plays great and he is not having any problems with it at all.
I bought this last year for $13.65 (omg! it's $7.50 now! urgh!) with my Tamron 28-75mm.I used this lens to take portraits and I notice the images are not sharp at all when I zoomed in.I later switched to my Canon 70-200mm (I know it's different quality compare to the Tamron) with the B+W filter, and it was super sharp.Even if the shutter was fast and the light was even, 9 out of 10 images still came out blurry. It bugged me so much to do a comparison test with and without the filter.without the filter, my images were so much sharper.As long as you don't zoom in, it's fine.So, you really get what you paid for. IF you want to protect your lens and not really care about sharpness, go ahead to get this thingy. But, if you care about the sharpness of your photo, stay away. Might as well donate the $7.50 to SPCA or whatever charity you support.
I bought this to handle our Samsung LCD 46" TV. I think our TV weighs 54 lbs. I had a friend install it, so I cannot say much about that. He had no problem. Once into your studs, the TV is rock solid and will not be going anywhere. I have had no problem adjusting it. It is a little stiff, but I think it will loosen up. Highly recommend it!
It looks great, genuine leather, much better than synthetic. Like a brand named leather wallet. But there is no where you can tie the case to the camera. Hence you have to hold onto it with another hand when you pull the camera out to take photos. There is no where to put the essential accessories (battery and another memory stick). There is no way to clip to the belt. Will like to return if if not the hassle of mailing and the associated cost. Bought another handy synthetic case afterwards.
I got this charger because my old one that came packaged with my Phone (Nokia 6126) got chewed up by my dogs. I then looked on amazon for a new one, because their prices are always good. I found this at a really good price. I bought it and it works perfectly, and it has an LED light, unlike my old one. My only possible complaint is that it's a bit shorter in length than my old one. Overall: Great Product!
Great antenna. I mounted it in our attic and am now able to get all the stations that are within 30 miles. It is pulling in farther stations as well.The antenna is bigger than it looks, but much smaller than the old style metal antennas.The antenna is VHF/UHF and FM. So I split the cable behind the TV to feed both my TV and my stereo. It does a good job with the FM stations as well.I've ordered the CM 3038 preamplifier for it. I'll post a review after it arrives and installed.
This printer nearly equals even the most recent PIXMA printers iP6700.Silent, fast and color accurate, PERIOD! Extremly satisfied!The only suggestion for those using this printer is to print in bulk. After 4 years the waste ink tray filled up and was pooling on the print head. The ink was leaching back into the yellow tank(became almost black). In fact all colors were affected, but yellow was the easiest to identify. The reds printed out black, colors were simply horrible for the first 4-6 prints, the longer the printer wasn't used the more prints had to printed to clean the head.The waste tank is where all the ink goes when you decide to clean the print head. It is also where all the ink goes whenever you turn on the printer or print the first print. A small amount of Ink is used from EACH tank whenever you turn on the printer or print the first print! Remember this tidbit when you want to buy that neat 8tank printer.. Eventually there is no place for the wasted ink to go. After 4 years I had about 9ink tanks worth of ink in the waste tray!! No wonder it seemed like it ate ink. ONLY PRINT IN BULK. Just turning on your printer to print one photo wastes as much ink as printing a whole 8X10. Borderless prints also waste ink. Ever stop to think how they do that? The ink oversprays the paper and goes to the waste tray. It helps to print a bordered print if you are just testing a print.Canon service is useless. They claimed they never heard of such a problem. Many hours searching the net proved otherwise. This is very common!
I love this remote. It does everything I want to.The cons- The remote drains batteries like everybody says, which I fixed by messing around with it's insides. The remote is a little more bulky than I would like, the buttons tend to stick a decent amount and the programmable macros are very limited.The pros-This thing is bright as hell. It's amazing. Once you learn how to deal with it (an hour or so of wtf-ing) it's great.
I give this a four star only because it hurts the ears after about 30 minutes use. I know, everyones head is designed differently but otherwise it works as stated and I can hear others well and they me so I'm happy with my choice.
Anyone who uses his notebook computer a lot will sure need this. It makes all the difference in the world. It keeps your notebook cooled and you can feel the difference. This really works. I recommend it!
I was hesitant to buy these simply because the price was so ridiculously low that I thought there would be a problem. But I figured, what do I have to lose at this price. Bottom line - it works perfect and I can't see any conceivable reason to pay 10 times the price for a better looking wire.
I am very pleased with this case. The controls are big enough for gloves. You can still see the camera control icons well enough but, knowing the camera is a big help. The case is secure but the camera comes out quickly. Most people will probably want to add weights. The camera is "fast" enough for the little flash to bring out color to some distance.
I am searching for USB 2.0 Cable, A-Male to Two B-Females in one cable at a time. I am trying since long time. But unfortunately I didn't find out. Plz help if anybody regarding this. I want it immediately. Thank u all.Aluri Madhu BabuHyderabad, INDIA
Samsung Pleomax Digital USB Speaker 2.0Bought new PC with Windows 7. Could not upgrade the speakers driver. Samsung does not offer one, forums did not help either. Speakers are not bad but uselesss now...
I bought this bag for my Kodak Z1012IS. The camera fits snugly in the main compartment. There is also a sleeve for 3 HD cards. The lower compartment has room for the (Kodak) battery charger but not for the six or even one of the international plugs that came with the charger. It would have been nice if this compartment is expanded a little bit to accommodate a USB and the plugs. I like its simple design.
I use this in my jeep Cherokee and it works great so far! My seats don't even have a removable headrests and it still works!
I ran out of toner a long time ago. New toner was expensive so I just stopped printing from home. I saw this cartridge and it was cheaper so I gave it a whirl. My printer seems to like it and the print quality is great. No messy refills to worry about and the box it came in can be used to ship the old cartridge out to recycle.
Awhile back, I had a chance to use a DocuMate 162 that someone else had purchased. I was blown away by its speed, quality and small footprint. I could not get over how something that compact could plow through so much paper so fast. On top of that, it handled duplexing very well. The software seemed Ok, and I was familiar with Nuance products. That was the 162.I bought the 152 because I really could not justify the additional $. The footprint for both machines is almost identical. What I found with the 152 was pretty much the same thing, except it was not quite as fast as the 162. However, it still was great. In a day, I got rid of most of my paper that had been piling up in the last few years. It actually took me a lot less time than that to actually scan. The time came in managing the hundreds of files it created in a short time. The management software was fine, but you simply have to create an electronic filing system to handle all the files it can throw at you - and it does. Takes them in, scans them, and then spits them out. FAST!It does at times jam. But it seems much more forgiving and better engineered than my older scanners. Scanning technology is getting better, and this machine has certainly kept up!I run it on a Vista machine. I did not quite understand some of the connection issues, so at one point I lost my connection and it would not come back. I believe this was a Vista issue, not the fault of the scanner. That has not happened again, so I can't say I have not had any problems. For this reason, I give it 4 stars rather than 5.If you have a business, you might want the 162. The 152 is great for a small home office. Comes with a lots of software. The Nuance software has some small issues - but they are Vista issues for me. The OCR was Ok, but I am very satisfied with the machine.
I think we all agree that the quality of the actual prints is top class, and it is difficult to tell the difference between a &quot;shop print&quot; and what comes out of the HP P1000, especially if you invest in the top quality paper - HP Premium Plus Photo Paper - Glossy.Installation was problem free, but then again I took the time to page through the (VERY POOR!) manual. I can see that if one does not read the instructions, trouble may loom ahead. HP should definitely work on this, as these days one should only have to plug in the power cable, the USB cable, and put the installation CD in the CDROM drive.The printer comes with both USB and parallel ports (but no cables!), so those of us running Windows NT could use the printer. Note however, that HP recently posted USB drivers for Windows NT on their website, so the parallel connection may become useless.It's great that the printer has built in compactflash and smartmedia card readers - that would generally save you a good $50 on buying a USB memory card reader for your digital camera.Now for the problems: No matter what I do, the 4 by 6 paper in the special 4 by 6 tray is never drawn in correctly, and all prints are misaligned. A number of other people have had this problem, and as far as I'm concerned the 4 by 6 tray is useless. Second, the rollers and feeders makes very fine scratches all the way down the glossy letter size print, which does spoil the result a little. I am working with HP on this, and anyone with a similar problem or its solution may contact me. Finally, the ink cartridges that come with the printer are &quot;economy&quot; size - that's a poor show from HP.Finally, I'd love to see 8.5 by 12.5 paper, so that I could print four 4 by 6 prints on one page, saving time and money. Alternatively, paper about 7 inches wide, and say 17 inches long would also be great.
I can't remember when I bought my old A4tech trackballs: one for home, one for work and a spare. Gotta be at least ten years, and they're still going strong. Why anyone would prefer a mouse, I'll never understand. A few weeks ago, my not-all-that-old Dell computer at work was replaced by a brand new one, USB only. The old PS/2 trackball, with an adapter, wouldn't work. Newer driver wouldn't work, A4tech eventually answered my emails (4-5 weeks) and explained it wasn't fast enough.Among the few trackballs still available in this mouse-driven world, only the Trackman seemed like a suitable replacement. I took a chance that I'd like it, and basically I do. The old unit had three buttons, two wheels and the ball. The Trackman has eight buttons, one wheel and the ball. As a semi-retired older guy, I'm aware that my fingers, especially thumbs, aren't always as limber as they used to be. The old A4 fit my hand perfectly and the buttons were far apart enough to be able to hit them easily. In particular, the left button was pushed down and required a very light touch, while the Trackman's left button - the one you use more than all the rest combined - is pushed IN, a movement which is somehow more difficult for me. Think of it this way: you'll never see me texting on a little telephone with teeny buttons. There are trackballs that have the ball on the left side, but I'm not going to be able to use it comfortably for the same reason - my thumb isn't as agile as it used to be. I'm not arthritic yet, but I also can't do pushups like I used to. Wait a minute, I never could do pushups.A few of the other buttons are very small, such that you push straight down on a little nub with the tip of your index finger. It gets annoying if you need to use it too much. And they're too close to the wheel, so it's easy to accidentally scroll up or down. On the other hand, you can choose to use these two little buttons to page forward and backward when browsing; a big plus as far as I go. Another great feature is the programmable buttons. I use one for copy and another for paste. I can click, highlight, copy, point and paste faster than it takes to say it. Having only one wheel means I can't scroll a window sideways, but I rarely need to do that, except when using a spreadsheet. Maybe I can program the Trackman to do it, but I haven't been able to find a way yet. There are numerous other choices, like using one button to do a double-click. One thing I find mildly annoying is the "buzzy" wheel. It's not a smooth roll, it's notchy. Like driving your car on a cobblestone street.All in all, I liked the Trackman enough to ask (okay, demand) that I be given one for my computer at work. It's taken a few weeks to forget how smoothly I could use my old A4 but I'm gradually getting up to speed with the new unit. All in all, it's pretty good, although I'd be happy to help Logitech design their next one.Why anyone would want a mouse is beyond me (two buttons and a wheel???, whoopeee!). But then, everyone I know thinks I'm nuts for using "one of those things".And it's cordless, too!
The transaction for the HP C3964A Drum Unit was fast and easy. I received it a few days after ordering and it works as described. Would definitely recommend!
Excellent video board, stellar gaming performance. And a great software bundle to boot. You can't go wrong with this.I would only recommend to switch the weak stock cooling solution with something stronger, like a Zalman VF-700AlCu.
I don't know why this cable is being sold for the ridiculously low price of $2,000, this is truly an insane price for something which is priceless. Through personal experience I have witnessed the awesome power which this cable can yield. It was on my 4th or 5th alien abduction when I first noticed this cable on the mothership. Through a direct telekinetic link with one of the alien gray's I was told this cable is some sort of quantum gravity device which creates miniature black holes. By plugging this cable into any electronics device one is able to create a wormhole which will allow for instantaneous travel across vast distances. I was also shown how this Denon AKDL1 can be used to effect time travel using closed timelike loops and the rotation of the universe. My plan was to somehow steal one of these amazing cables from the mothership the next time I was abducted, but now I can buy one on Amazon! This seller must work for Area 51 , and this is surely some phase of experimentation to see how the general populace handles such power. Use the Denon AKDL1 with due care, you don't want to go back in time and accidentally kill your great great great great great grandfather or come out of the wormhole near a star going supernova. Been through that before, very nasty business!
Nothing negative to say. It's not really a problem with these sheets per say, but bascially all of them (except the one I got with the PSP)... they are so hard to line-up properly and get all the bubbles out. They worked just fine, though, for a second trip to Egypt.
I bought this camera after the Ricoh I had for 8 years broke. I have taken 5 rolls of pictures in two months and am not happy with any of them. I keep trying, but I can't seem to take a good picture. They are either dark or fuzzy. The red-eye reduction feature takes too long. By the time the camera actually takes the picture, my kids have turned away. But without the red eye reduction, everyone's eyes are big and red. I never had a problem with my Ricoh. Every picture came out perfect so I don't think it's my fault. Anyways, I'm returning this camera and searching for a new Ricoh!
I bought the Targus overnight roller for my spouse. They bought a new laptop that has a 17" screen & we had the hardest time finding an overnight suitcase for it. They travel quite a bit & they like to have a bag they can at least pack 1 days worth of clothes in & their laptop so they can stow it onboard. The Targus TM2900 17 Trademark II fit the bill & my spouse is very pleased with it.
The Linksys BEFSR41 continues to stand out as a leader among low cost Cable/DSL routers. I've had this product since a week or so after their release and I've never had any major problems with the hardware. The firmware (software) however has had some hiccups in the past. Linksys has been on top of their updates and usually offers new firmware on their FTP site as soon as it's finished.In order to keep up with all the updates, I suggest new buyers visit Tim Higgin's excellent website on home networking, specifically the Linksys help page at http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/linksys_router_help.htm for information on firmware upgrades and setup issues.Also be aware that some cable companies key the cablemodem to the MAC address of the network card that was installed in the PC when the service was originally installed. If you're adding the BEFSR41 after installation and your provider DOES require the MAC address as the key, you'll have to call your cable company and have them perform the change in their database. This procedure is usually very simple and only takes about an hour to propagate through their network back to your cablemodem. The MAC address is easily found on the router's Administrative web page. (It contains a web server for admin functions.)All in all the product is a solid buy and with continued updates from Linksys, should provide for an excellent home networking addition with a long product lifecycle.
The cable works perfectly for my radio programming needs, but I had some trouble getting started. First of all, the driver it comes with didn't work, and the driver on the website didn't work (in the device properties. After searching around for a few hours, I came across a windows vista driver that I tried on windows 7, and now it works! [...].Another note is that the product I received does not look exactly like what is pictured, yet it is the same thing in the end and as long as it works I could care less.My uses for the product will primarily be programming radio communications equipment that use serial connection cables for radio programming and control. Of course, this device can be adapted to work with GPS units and other devices that use a serial connection.
I have not been able to use it, it came with a european plug. I was sent model S29 which they assure me is the same? Now they say I have to find a pin converter
Tried and failed to get my pc set up on our Airport 802.11g network. Vista did not recognize the card; XP recognized the card but would only let me join the network when we turned security off. I'm sure that this is a Windows problem more than it is the fault of the wireless card, but still--couldn't get this product to work and now we have to buy another card.
I have gone through three of these; I purchased two and one I got as a warrantee replacement. Each failed the same way. They start out fine, then gradually start making more and more mechanical noise. Eventually the noise becomes so annoying that the unit needs to be replaced. I give it two stars only because it dies over time rather than all at once.
GPS Compatibility...As advertised, TOPO! works well with GPS units. I use it with a Garmin Vista Cx GPS frequently. Other people's negative reviews concerning GPS compatibility probably stem from their assumption that they should be able to download the maps themselves to a GPS device. No, you can't do that with just TOPO.As advertised, you CAN download waypoints or routes before a trip, which becomes extremely helpful when you feel lost. And you CAN upload waypoints and tracks after a trip, which is very interesting to map where you've been.General Comments on the Software...This is an excellent product which I always use before going exploring or mountain climbing. I discover new features in the software all the time. I don't think the program has ever crashed on me, and it is not hard to learn. 5 stars!!
Purchased to expand amount of devices I could connect. Works as it is suppose to.
I now have a useless USB connector. I guess I should have read the reviews before buying this, not worth the time trying to return it.
I purchased one of these Lexar drives wen they first came out, well over a year ago, mabye closer to 2 years. I have carried it in my pocket most every day. I only use it 1-2 times a week. It has been foolproof and reliable. I have never lost a byte of data, it's always easy to use. The light on the end is very handy to tell when it's writing / done.
I had this sitting on my desk connected to my computer forever it seems. If I wanted to grab all the pictures off my camera I just put the camera in the dock and ripped them out of the camera. I would just leave the camera on the dock till it was fully charged and then throw it back into my icon case and take it with me till the batteries started to die again. I would highly recommend this product to anyone for the way it is used. Makes things so much easier.
As soon as I got up the guts to spend so much money on something that I have always wanted but could never spend so much on, I bought the Nikon D40, and it was the best buying decision of my life. This is an excellent SLR for beginners and professionals alike. Whether you need it for school or for your own pleasure, I recommend this camera over all else. On top of the fact that it takes amazingly awsome pictures, it is also very easy to handle. Upon reading the provided manual (no other book really required) I was able to understand how to use the WHOLE camera for what it's worth.All in all, this camera is FREAKIN awsome! :-)
I purchased this in December 2007, and it came with a standard one year warranty. After 17 months, the picture died. The set would still turn on and I could hear the audio, but no picture whatsoever. I got it fixed at a cost of $294 (new motherboard needed). Fortunately, VISA paid for the repair, under their free one-year extended warranty provision (check with your credit card issuer to see if it's a feature of your particular issuer).This TV will display a great picture with HD content, but for whatever reason, the video from my 480i/p DVD player (a Sony) looked terrible. The sound is merely ok. The design and finish is outstanding; this TV looks great just sitting there. I'm hoping I can get many more years out of it without any more repair issues, but it's discouraging to see that so many owners have had issues with this set.
I bought this to replace the adapter for my wifes aging laptop. The price was awesome, and we have not had a bit of trouble out of it. I would highly recommend these for anyone needing a new adapter.
I have built several PC's with these drives in a RAID drive array in either Striping or Sprip & Mirror (3 or more) and they work fantastic!The first pair I bought ran a dedicated game server for 3 years with no downtime, and are now part of a different PC and still going strong!If you are looking for tremendous speed, but do not need a large amount of disk space, this drive is Perfect! At only 36 gigs, a pair of these in RAID array makes 70 gig or so of space, which is more than enough for many applications which do not generate a large amount of stored data. I currently run 6 of these drives.If you need more speed yet, run SSDs. Enjoy!
I bought this monitor for my new MacBook. Its the same size and resolution as the Apple 20" display and 1/2 the price. It works great (though at first attempt the mac refused to run at native 1680x1050. But a reboot fixed that). The picture is very crisp and bright.
WAP54G Version 3.0Pros:- Four configuration modes (Access Point, AP Client, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge)- WEP and WPA compatibleCons:- Difficult to set up- Single RJ-45 portOverall, the WAP54G is a decent product. I am considering purchasing another WAP54G.Quick Tips:- To reset the WAP54G, press and hold the reset button for one minute or so. Still holding the reset button, disconnect the power cord and wait a few seconds before reconnecting.- Consider temporarily disabling your current network's security settings while configuring a WAP54G mode- Use the LAN MAC address located on the "Status > Wireless" page of your WRT54G/S router when configuring a WAP54G mode
just remember you get what you pay for. spend a little more and get something descent!
I have a pair of bose that are about to break they even have masking tape to avoid them to fall apart, thats why I thought it was time to get a new pair.I hated this headphones since the first moment I used them. The leatherette is stiff, not comfortable at all. The plastic is cheap I don't know how long would it last. They are too big so they didn't fit me and the noise reduction is null since they don't make any pressure over my ears, and they keep falling backwards from my head. Sound is not as crisp, clear and balanced as I thought it would be, and it seemed to me too low.I'll keep my shattered bose until not wearable.
I think I get excellent sound with these speakers...Bose equipments are known to be expensive but I think the price for this product is worth it...for me, I live in a small apartment and I don't need a complete sound system, which would be way more expensive for my needs and useless at this time...I love music and with these speakers I have everything I was looking for: good quality sound, easy to install, something I would plug into my apple airport and get my music wirelessly from my computer....I can also plug the TV if I want as it has an input for the TV as well...I would definitely recommend this product...
I purchased this product to replace a very noisy stock fan on an Inno3D Geforce 6600 LE. The stock fan was not only noisy, it made an irritable cricket like noise almost constantly and i often resorted to drowning the noise out with ambient music.The assembly was quite easy following the instructions and the results are quite impressive. This is a silent fan and the system can now be turned on at night(while sleeping although i have 5 other fans in it)...it generates a gentle whirring noise which you can hear when near it(although that might be from one of my other fans). It also provided a drop of over 10 degrees at idle(from 57 for the stock to about 45-46 for this fan). And the memory coolers with it are also a nice addition.One thing to note is that this fan is BIG. And so it will take out one PCI slot with its size. Another thing, the thermal paste was just enough for it so don't count on using it for anything else(or doing it again).I highly recommend this product but be sure to check for compatibility first as with all products.
Working HDMI cable. What more could you POSSIBLY want from this thing? It just works. Supports 1920 x 1080 & 1080i resolutions. Need HDMI cable? Buy GO GO.
This is awesome!!! it does what i want and much more! Thanks Visual Land!
If I hadn't placed such high expectations as I did for the follow-up to &quot;The Secret History&quot; it's hard to say how much I would have enjoyed this book. It wasn't bad, but wasn't very good either. However, in the shadow of &quot;The Secret History&quot; it definitely disappointed me. It was too lengthy, and as far as the plot went, in my opinion, it was rather mediocre. This could have been a great book, I think. It had a lot of promise, but all in all I wasn't that impressed.
I really like that this product has a belt clip and snaps therefore it is easy to attach to a arm band if desired.
Stay away from this card. I purchased one of the these linksys cards for my wireless LAN and the range was absolutely terrible. Now I have a D-Link card and I can actually use my wireless LAN without getting a poor signal all the time. Linksys also has terrible drivers. Stay far away from this card.
(I'm dropping my rating back to 2 stars. I keep asking the Omega people for an address and repair order number. Once again they insist that all I need is a power supply, which they will be glad to ship me.)(I feel compelled to raise my rating to 3 stars even though my unit is completely dead after a single use. The rating is for the responsiveness and good intentions of the Iomega people. Their response was practically immediate, and after another complaint from me they promised to make things right with a replacement. Yesterday, I received from them in the mail a new power supply. One small problem: this zip drive receives its power from the USB port. Either the folks at Iomega are careless readers or they don't know their own product line. At least they try. And for most students these days, that's good enough for a "B".)Light, convenient, and it worked great with my iMac the first time. Then I tossed it in my book bag for home use. It apparently didn't survive the trip because it hasn't worked since. This is one frog I'm kissing goodbye.Iomega was overly helpful, providing all sorts of "solutions" relating to conflicting extensions, missing drivers, insecure connections. The thing is dead, I tell you, and I just want to know where to send it for replacement or repair. It's curious Iomega would put tiny rubber "feet" on this gadget, suggesting you might use it in a vertical position. It's made of such lightweight plastic that the slightest bump of your table or desk would be suffiient to knock it over.Actually, given the price of zip disks, you might do better investing in a CD burner for your storage needs. But if Zips are your thing, I'd recommend the heavier duty, more expensive Iomega zip drive--either that, or treat this prince/frog as a delicate, fragile piece in your glass menagerie.
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It took me some time to find a Mac-compatible USB to serial cable. Many cables which are claimed on the internet to be Mac-compatible did not work. One important condition is the Prolific PL2303 chipset. This cable has the chipset and a standard driver (via Apple support pages) worked fine. Excellent product and relatively cheap. I am using an iMac G5 with OS-X 10.4
First of all, don't buy this unit with the intention of allowing the viewing of DVDs while you are driving. This is illegal and insane (and I'm not just saying that as a legal disclaimer; moving video in the front seat is inevitably going to pull the driver's eyes from the road) so I'm not endorsing that.That said, I highly recommend this product to make your life easier when installing a new stereo. My Alpine INA-W900BT is a great head unit, but when it comes to hooking up the foot and hand brake wiring, it is a bit of a pain. I am no car stereo guru by any stretch but drilling a hole in my firewall to route a brake detection wire? NO THANK YOU.Not a whole lot else to say; this item simply does what it is supposed to do. Your head unit will think that the brake is always on, letting you access any functions you need to. In my case, I will be picking up another one for my other car as it is really annoying that my wife can't program the GPS while I am driving. Until the car manufacturers start adding some sort of passenger-detection override, items like this will be sorely necessary.
This remote is part of Universal Remote Control's "Professional" line, and you can only obtain post-sales support for the associated button-programming software from Authorized Dealers, who are equipped to do so via agreements with the manufacturer.That's a business model which is not unique to URC for this type of product classification or even within this industry (e.g., look at high-end software). If you obtain the MX-700 through other channels, the manufacturer still offers a means to request access to updated software . . . though that is no guarantee you'd get such support in all cases (at least they have a means to ask for software updates if you purchased a MX-700 before the "open" professional products software download links became hidden at their website). There are also places on the Internet which still circumvent URC's professional products line policy and provide download of the programming code, just FYI.URC has a complete line of "Consumer" remote controls, too - you can get those products everywhere, and they are supported as one would expect. They also have loads of functionality, but are more oriented towards start-up-and-go operation, which is what most of us want with these products.Poor ratings here at Amazon for the product seem primarily due to the fact that Amazon.com is apparently *not* an Authorized Dealer for the MX-700. I find that rating choice to be ridiculous: we should be rating the product and not Amazon's relationship to URC, I feel.Aside from all of that context-setting, I owned a MX-500 before this remote and found it wonderfully easy to configure the LCD buttons and program the buttons (including using the remote control learning function) to replace 4 other remotes. When it came time to eventually use more advanced macros, the MX-500 didn't have all the discrete ON/OFF, Line 1, Line 2, etc. codes for my devices in its stored database of device codes, so I had to come up with workarounds for my unique design needs. Not a big deal, but I eventually decided to see if there were easier and more capable options, because I'm just being particular and choosy - I wholeheartedly recommend the MX-500, overall. The MX-500 can be programmed for new discete device codes that are NOT in standard remote controls, too . . . but, you would need something like a JP1 setup (search for that term to find out what it references) and I desired something which had these capabilities out-of-the-box. There are no software support considerations with a MX-500, because everything is easily programmed through the buttons on the remote, itself.The MX-700 is essentially a software-programmable MX-500 with a much larger database of device codes, three less macro-dedicated keys (you don't need them), different backlighting and case colour, plus what appears to be some further capabilities on the LCD in terms of adding pages. The associate cable for hooking up to your computer's serial port and configuration software from the manufacturer (again, obtained with the purchase from an Authorized Dealer) are required to make it work as desired, but do so quite easily.The software interface allows for extremely fast and flexible programming of almost every button on the remote, in an easy, graphical manner. You view an MX-700 in the main panel and just assign functions to the buttons, create/change/delete pages for the LCD buttons, etc. with the mouse - that's the essence of it.It's amazingly straightforward - I came up with both device-oriented menus and "action-based" menus within my first day of programming, even before even hooking up to the remote control unit for loading those codes and testing it out. The software comes in versions for Windows and Linux and is standalone on your system - it doesn't require connecting to an Internet site and everything is stored on your local hard drive for ease and speed of access.I now have top-level LCD menus for my separate devices, with some sharing of button fuctions across devices that seemed logical and convenient (e.g., place the cable box channel Up/Down device controls in the television menu, since the television's channel and input never change). The televison, cable box, DVD player, DVD-recorder/DVR, A/V receiver, etc. all have their own, unique menus which fully replace their unique remote controls. I did the same thing with my MX-500, but the MX-700 actually has more codes to easily use via the software package.Then, I set a number of LCD buttons to perform one-step "actions" for my family, e.g., turn everything ON that's needed for playing DVDs, then configure the televison and DVD player for playing mode; turn everything ON that's needed for watching live tv with a timeslip function, and start the DVR timeslip automatically (i.e., unlike in TiVo DVRs, my Toshiba requires being placed into timeslip mode); turn everything OFF (very convenient!), etc.Again, the MX-500 could do these action-based macros, too. But, some of the needed "discrete" codes were not learnable from my television and other remotes, because those functions weren't exposed on those controls to begin with. The codes I needed *did* exist, but you would need a special remote - such as a JP1 setup - to help teach them to a MX-500. Instead, the MX-700 had a big database with the codes I needed already present, and the graphical interface made assigning them to buttons, giving LCD menus the text I wanted, etc. very fast and convenient.Finally, back to some of the 1-star ratings for this product . . . you might consider some additional context. Take a look at the "Sponsored Links" within this page: at the time of submitting this Customer Review, there's an *Authorized Dealer* offering the MX-700 for a terrific price. Right here, on the Amazon product page!My understanding is that you can also discuss obtaining discounts from the advertised prices offline with any Authorized Dealer, with a reasonable expectation of success. They have mandatory minimum prices to display on their sites, set by agreement with URC - that doesn't imply that they must *sell* at the same price, though.
This is ridiculous when it states that it can hold any LCD TV. I have a Toshiba 32AV500U and if you need to mount that then you need to get an extra UAM (Universal Adaptor Mount).Now I need to buy UAM which will cost anount 60-100 dollars...
three way small bookshelf speakers...!! have mercy. and yamaha known as a top speaker name too. they replaced some small radio shack jobs i had in my small condo here,not having any room for my former four advents, long gone. these speakers are just smooth sounding as you can get, just so easy on the ears too. you will hear parts of music you may not have heard before if you have older speakers. small and light, easy to place, perfect for a small place, but the sound is quite big, even when cranking up the volume! with a couple of decent rear surrounds they make for great sound. highly recommend them. plus they got here days earlier from amazon than scheduled. great service too.
I held one of these things at my local Best Buy, played around with the fake scroll wheel and I was completely turned off by the size alone.You have no idea how big and bulky this thing is until you hold it yourself.Microsoft needs to go back to the drawing board on this.
It's the best mp3cd player around. Solid, easy to use, reliable and even looks really neat. Plays every kind of cd's, can be used with or without the remote, and is elegant. I used to have the Rio Volt from these guys and I upgraded to this. I will stick to this brand. Reviews are the proof and speak for themselves.Its simply the best and reliable. Buy now or regret later.
Based on the reviews and the picture I was expecting an antenna that would hookup to both the TV and the VCR. Instead it only hooks to the TV.The reception is very good, a much better improvement than what I had. Now I have to search for help and while searching for help found out that RCA is owned by Thomson Multimedia and there's no central office to contact.If you only have one TV and no VCR or DVD, this gives very good reception, but forget it if you have all types of extras with the TV.
FITS EVERYTHING AND MORE IN THERE DURABLE NICE LOOKING CANT BEAT THE LIFETIME WARRANTY!!!!!got here kinda quick too
Lot's of memory for the money. Not the fastest card out there, but it is a very good 8GB SDHC card for the price. Shipping status and tracking was a little confusing, but other than that no complaints.
The book was torn and I am particulalry sensitive about the condition of my books. I did not read it.
This is the third FM transmitter I've bought, trying to use my iPod Nano with my new car which isn't MP3 ready. The first cheapie unit just didn't fit into any of my electrical ports (read: cigarette lighters), the second quit after two days. Both had such horrible sound quality, with static, hiss, etc., I figured I was doomed to either buy a whole new sound system or be forced back into CDs. I was skeptical but happy to be proven wrong with this Griffin product. No it's not as great as even the old cassette player adapter, but it's MUCH better than I expected.I'd recommend this without hesitation. The price is right and it works.
For what it's worth, I do have background experience messing with digital cameras. I found myself continually trying to move up the digital camera ladder due to the lack of performance offered from previous cameras. I've come to some sort of agreement with myself now. I'm willing to give up ultra compactness, and other fine features offered in a point and shoot for more performance. And this camera by far exceeds my expectations. Considering the fact that this camera is a bit bulky (but not so much as to bare a huge burden of lugging this thing around) you wouldn't mind carrying it around due to what it can do.Where this camera shines:1)It simply takes great shots. After the initial learning curve of tinkering around to see what this camera can do, it really takes off. The option to take raw pictures as well is fantastic (the programs included with the camera actually work) and as a side note... It also saves the picture as a jpeg plus the raw you just took so you can see how the camera did as well. Very nice feature. As goes for night pictures, well thats a tough question to answer. Even the most expensive cameras won't do as well as you like. But it's decent, and it works. In the end, it just matters how well you can play with the camera to get better night shots.2)Movie clips it saves is high quality. It does a good job.3)Zoom is very fast, quiet, and highly efficient4)The electronic viewfinder is a very nice feature as well.5)Comes with optional add-ons (which are purchased separately) such as lenses that increases zoom, widens picture, etc. And they work well.6)It's no SLR but it takes pictures quickly when equipped with a ultra ii sd cardWhat I didnt like:1)The buttons feel clunky and a bit awkward to use. Not as intuitive as say my previous nikon cameras that I have used.2)The dial knob. Either you learn to love it, or you learn to hate it. I on the other hand hate it. It slows me down from switching from mode to mode since there is a slight lag when switching modes. Plus I don't know if in the long run its bad for the camera that I do that either. And since theres a slew of options that this camera has to run through, the dial mode has become a bit cumbersome for me.3)I would like the option of adding a hotshoe of some sort to increase flash (and give you that cool photographer look)4)Wish it actually had a mechanical lens cover rather than a clip on cover. But whatever. From the pictures that I have gotten from this thing so far, you tend to look past its faults.5)Wish it was smaller (I have tiny hands heh) so it would fit in my pockets or something like that better. But as it stands, it holds well in your hand.
Unless you can refill cartridges, I would not recommend using printers that take this cartridge. This cartridge is very costly for the low number of printouts it produces.
I've owned the 5700, then the 8700, and now the 8800. I've also owned a half-dozen high-level 35 mm film cameras over the years, beginning with the Nikon S2 in the 1950s ^|^. The 8800 is a fine upgrade and the 10X zoom and VR is FABULOUS! I do a lot of macro work, and tripods are not really always necessary these new days.Best of all is the image quality: vibrant, plenty of "snap," and when recorded at 8Fine Jpeg, easily enlargeable/croppable to really big prints, with resolution to spare. AF works well, controls are more logically placed than its predecessors, still with far more bells and whistles than I'll ever use but they're not in the way. One TERRIFIC digicam. Complaints: ALL accessories are unique and available only at great price from Nikon. Bah!
They don't make them like they used to. I had just purchased the Onkyo 809 which was wonderful unit when it worked. This 5890 will just about blow any other receiver in its dust. It is very powerful and clean sounding. Dolby digital and dts digital using optical sounds better than hd audio with hdmi for sound. The hd format is actually a compressed pcm format to save space. There has been too much advertising about this new hd format and hdmi. Fiber optics is still the way of the future. We were just watching Wind talkers in dts digital selecting straight sound. It was hard to describe how powerful this unit sounds. It may not have all the bells and gadgets of the newer receivers, but its the quality of sound that matters the most. Some people were saying how confusing the manual was. Well it is but common sense with trial and error and patience of course was a breeze getting it set up . Forget the microphone, just do it manually. A word of advice , when you have a good blue ray player like the Oppo bd93, or a Toshiba xa2 they have better upscalers than the 0nkyo Qdeo. Some blue ray units offer Qdeo 2 which for now converts lower resolutions better than anything out there. By running your hdmi cables directly to your TV. is the best way to go instead of using through. Through is another selling gimmick. Newer models do have more to offer, but are not built like the older units. I have this 5890 in my home theater system in the basement powering 11 speakers, one 12-inch sub and a second sub. by returning the front and left speaker wires to the powered amp. By using this system the existing sub will produce more bass. My final 2 cents opinion is worth trying. you can get one used from amazon and never regret the purchase. Ps., forgot to mention, if the unit runs a bit warm you can get a small 3 speed ac dc fan and plug it in to your ac switched outlet which is located near the power cord,Just use some black stick on tape to hold it and mount it near dead center and when the unit turns on the fan automatically comes on. The ones I use have a 3 speed setting for different rpms. I use these on all my 3 receivers and they will never get even warm. Instal it with the fan pulling the air out of the unit not pushing air in. You can search Google and get them for for about 29 bucks, and your unit will work 4 ever. Heat kills every thing eventually. Another thing that is beneficial is to get a 5th foot support and put it dead center and this reduces vibration.
Te product is great, the service is great. Delivery was promt. However, the unit broke within a day basically. It stopped using the light magenta and magenta. I had to return the unit to HP. This is when nightmare began. I sent the item using their return box and receipt. The item was delievered on Dec. 5, but they claimed they did not receive it and charged my credit card. The matter is still not settled. HP shame on you!
These are the best cameras that I have ever bought it meet my expectations and more. very good in day and night.
Ive had this beast for a little under a year now and all i can say is that buyest wont be dissapointed. It has frozen on me once and I've never had any complaints. The sound is great the pictures are great and the videos are fantastic. I drop this thing everyday... and once down some stairs.... and it still barely has any scratches. I hear some people complaining about it freezing on them and them having to restart it. This would never happen if you follow the instructions. You are supposed to plus it into a computer only after the software has been uploaded onto it. The one time it froze on me it was because i plugged it into my friends computer and he didnt have the software. If you just follow those inatuctions youll be fine.
I love this heating pad....it is large so you can wrap it around a knee or elbow...the heat settings are sufficient and it turns off automatically....Great Buy!
This flash is well worth the money. I take pictures for our school yearbook and we have many times had a hard time getting good pictures inside buildings even with the camera I have. I own the P850. We purchased this for our graduation ceremony this year and it took BEAUTIFUL pictures indoors. We are a small christian school and the graduation is held inside the church. There are many parts where there is little to no light and from a distance, I was able to get great shots!
I have ordered identical DVD-Rs many times from SuperMediaStore and am quite satisfied with the product (not completely - a few coasters now and then, but out of many hundred burns). But I sought out this alternate source because customer relations has slipped badly at SuperMediaStore in my experience. A Linkyo DVD/CD storage case (again, one of several) fell apart as I opened it, and because I hadn't started using it within 30 days of purchase SuperMediaStore refused to take back this severely defective item from a steady customer. With all the options available for interchangeable merchandise, customer relations is where it's at these days, so here I am, having found a better alternative.
Bought this for my almost-4 yr old grandson who loves bugs. He loved it, but after not much use the glass kept falling out of the frame. I don't think he abused it at all.I'm going to buy a smaller one for him with a sturdier rim. I'm going to try some super glue on this one to see if it'll keep the glass in the frame.
I am a consumer; so, what I buy over the internet must be reliable. I do not have the time to 'beta' shop. Kingston ValueRAM is an excellent product; because, it is always dependable. Kingtson memory may not be the fastest; but, one can count on it. Also, Kingston offers a lifetime warranty. That, in itself, has value. Thus, I recommend the average consumer stay with a good general brand; such as Kingston. It has always been compatable and Kingston products are available in Retail, as well as the internet.
Anyone who uses this mouse for any length of time will hate it. Guaranteed. Here's why:1)Poor manufacturing. The mouse just *feels* cheap. The buttons rattle, the footprint is way too large and not at all ergonomic, and the mouse wheel is probably the worst I've ever used. Just wiggling the button causes it to scroll, which is even more annoying than you might imagine.2) Bluetooth dongle DOES NOT WORK for anything besides Microsoft mice and keyboards. This has been hinted at elsewhere, but I can tell you definitively, whether it's the driver or the dongle hardware I don't know, but don't expect to be able to use ANY OTHER BT devices with the supplied dongle. You cannot, or at least, everything I've read says you can't.3) Eats batteries faster than anything. I have to give it juice just as often as my Logitech MX700 mouse, only that one's rechargable -- This thing I have to put batteries in about weekly. (Regardless of how often I use it!)4) Doesn't respond immediately when in low-power mode, but buffers movement. Which means sitting down, wiggling the mouse to wake it up, and your cursor dancing around the screen for a second or two. A minor annoyance, but for this thing, it's just the cherry on top.I tried to use this mouse for three weeks, and hated every second of it. Save yourself my pain.
I recently setup my basement media room and bought the Sony SA-WM500 to complete my audio component setup. I have a Denon AVR-3806 7.1 Channel Receiver driving 7 in-wall speakers and this subwoofer. I don't consider myself a serious audiofile, and couldn't bring myself to spend the amount I saw for comparable subwoofer. I am very happy with this unit. Whether it's listening to music CDs or a powerfull 5.1 encoded DVD, this subwoofer out-performs my expectations.
When I got this lens several years ago, it opened up a whole new world in film and digital photography. It helped me understand the basic concepts of using a telephoto.It's great for the price and that's about as far as it moves. Speaking of moving- The lens is extremely loud and very slow. Do not take this to a sporting event and expect to capture a split second in time. It simply does not move fast enough. This lens is pretty satisfactory for street photography, but please don't purchase this with the intention of getting any 5-star Sports Illustrated cover shots.
If you have basic PC skills this remote is for you. With its USB connection you can basically make any button you want anywhere you want it. The small LCD screen is very easy to set up and you. If your to lazy to customize your remote(me), it also has a learning port. The learning port is as easy as pointing your old remote at your new one. My favorite feature is turning everything on. The button "Play DVD" turns on the dvd player suround sound and tv, additionally it sets the inputs to the proper settings so your dont have to pres tv/video. The only problem that I have with this remote is the recharge base. It sits on it so light that sometimes it gets bumbed on/off and gives off a beep. All in all this is probably the best remote ive ever had.
This keychain is great. Nice big picture, easy to use, good battery life. Cool slideshow feature lets you start it and hand it to others and it keeps cycling. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars from me is the memory could be bigger. 30 Pics isn't great, but the quality is good and it is well made. Not flimsy like some of the others I've read about. We have a new baby and this is great for keeping the latest pictures close at hand.
I purchased the Canon i860 based on the superior reviews. It was to replace an Epson 600 that was still functioning well. After years of heavy use, photos were not as good as I would have liked.I uninstalled the Epson software and disconnected it. Installation of the Canon was easy. It does an adequate job of printing. I have not been able to get it to function as a shared printer. Reinstalling has not helped. The Canon will print a test page from the remote computers then freeze the computer upon subsequent attempts to send a print job to the computer from which the Canon is shared. I am at a loss to understand why the much newer Canon will not work as well as the older Epson. It will not work as a shared printer, so I have lost the print capability on two of my computers. This rating is based on the product being able to do at least what it is replacing.I now have better photos but lost the printer support to two of my computers. This was not a good tradeoff. I would reconnect the Epson if I had a place to put it. I wish the reviews had addressed the ability of the Canon to be used as a shared printer. I will be shopping for another printer and it will not be a Canon.Canon tech support has informed me that since the Canon is part of a network configuration, it is not their problem. Canon tech support indicated that I should contact the vendor for the router and PC, both of which have worked well in conjunction with old Epson for years. This is another case of a product vendor passing the buck. I suspect there is a way to get this work but it is obvious Canon has neither the technical expertise nor inclination to figure it out.
It works pretty well now, but originally I had to keep re-installing it using the start-up CD.
Do not buy if you are trying to use with U-verse. It does not work. Worked for my TV, Blu-Ray, A/V receiver, but not U-verse. Well it has to work with everything, or it's worth nothing.
The technical details are wrong. This product absolutely does NOT have an external microphone jack. It was a great inconvenience to find this out after I had received the product.
i had these speaker for 2 1/2 yrs and they work great for games music and movies too i haven't had any problem with them yes beside the volume nob is kinda lose and that it
I've had two of these. I have no idea why I bought the second one but both were terrible. They constantly say there is a jam when there isn't one. There's always an error message for something and I spend more time trouble shooting and praying that it will print than I do actually printing anything. Don't waste your money.
Bought this cover from Amazon.com, after confirming that it was supposed to be fit for Gen4 iPods also. I have a 60GB photo-iPod, and this cover is a tad -too-tight over the iPod. It works fine though, but I can see the seams somewhat strained. It would fit perfectly over a Gen5 or Gen5.5 iPod.Overall though, it is good value for the money, also when you consider that this is leather, and not likely to break-down anytime soon. The belt-clip is another plus. Also, for the price, it is a good purchase.
This is a great affordable Mp3 player, I bought mine a lot cheaper at [local store]only $$$. The skip protection is great and it plays Mp3s with no troubles. The sound quality sounds the sames as if I were listening to a CD. Dont listen to the other person saying that you will accidently hit the open button instead of volume its easy to find the volume
I'm using it with a netbook -Lenovo 10. Is working very well for my intended use. This mdel, but with a dvd/recorder is available at a higher price if you are interested.
I bought this case to build my newest computer. I'll start with the pros: It looks great. Its built solid, with lots of drive bays. The locks on the front drive bays and the side panel are good if, like me, you have young children running around, and you want to keep them out of your computer.Now the cons: Its a little tight to work in. I installed an evga 8800GTS and the optional front intake fan, and I can bairly fit the power connector to my graphics card. The air chasis guide is worthless unless you spend the money to install the 92mm intake fan in it. Then it does a fairly good job cooling the CPU (at least 3-4 degrees), but at the expense of motherboard temperature (at least a 1-2 degree increase).I can't comment on the power supply, because I wanted a more powerful psu anyway. But it does look fairly cheap. I'm not surprised that it dies in less than two years.If I had another chance, I'd probably look for a different case, but I'm not dissapointed. That's why I gave it 3 stars.
My only problem with this set of headphones is that the sub-woofers could vibrate a bit more. They're kinda like a tease to your ears. The sound quality is excellent although the bass at times can be a bit too heavy and over powering. If this is all you have money for, great, get them. If you can buy higher end ones, do.
I got a great deal on this remote. I was looking at these at Circuit City and they wanted $150.00 more than I paid for this on Amazon. Mine was an open box, but so what. the remote didn't have a scratch on it and still had the protective plastic on it. It was very easy to set up. I have owned other learning remotes that use macros and they didn't function half as well as this one. Everything is programed in your PC which makes it really easy. It also comes with a docking station with a lith. ion battery, so batteries are not an issue. Color lcd screen is a plus. Best $107.00 shipped I spent.The only thing I would have done different would have been not using the free super saver shipping. I needed a new remote as my old one broke.
This is a great item, bought my wife the ipod she wanted, and I got this same time. Both are great, do not let anybody tell you otherwiseZune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black). If you can get this for less money, than why get the ipod? (plus the screen is great, a definate plus over the ipod)I had considered the itouch since I was looking for best bang for the buck with the best screen. I am so glad I did not get the itouch! A friend has the itouch, and it is great until you realize that you are constantly looking at it through you finger prints (that sucks).I will update if necessary.
I've recently replaced my Linksys 802.11B router with this G-version and had no issues at all with the switch. Plugged in, installed new software / drivers and I was ready to go in a matter of minutes. The new version of the router has easy-to-use access to built-in firewalls and other tools to limit wireless access. I'm using this with an updated PCMCIA card (also Linksys) without any issues - very fast, much faster than the old 802.11b. I can actually use for online gaming without any significant degradation vs. being plugged directly in. All in all, a solid product which I'd recommend if you're looking for a wireless router.
I had never installed a car stereo before, and this made it a cinch. It was done in about an hour.
Recently I needed a replacement for my old preamp (HK6100), and narrowed it down to a choice between the similarly priced HK3480 and Onkyo TX8511 receivers. A salesman gave the advice that the HK has better sound, so I went with it, and I am pleasantly surprised with the sound, noticable more clear than my old HK preamp.One of the main deciding factors was that the Onkyo amp reportedly has a bright (irritating green) and non-dimmable display light, while the HK has a 3 stage dimmable one (cool electric blue). These little features make a big difference in the long run.The attractive and sturdy unit was easy to set up with plenty of hookup jacks on the back (multiple tape, video, speaker, subwoofer and phono jacks). The 2X35 watt channels give plenty of volume, with nice precise digital (in 1dB increments) control. The FM receiver is powerful (able to pick up several channels in this remote mountainous area), and tunes in .1 MHz increments. The proprietary optional VMax mode is interesting at first (expands the sound to be a more spacial surround-like sound from only 2 speakers), but is not for every listening situation; it works best for instrumental and acoustic music since it mostly expands and loudens the bottom end and, especially at higher volumes, can make vocals too distant to understand (a subwoofer makes VMax seem unnecessary as well).Mostly what makes me happy is the pristinely clear and clean audio quality (oh yes, and the remote!). I'm very glad I went with HK again.
the memory worked perfect, no defects. Used standard delivery and even came 2 days early.
Received a defective unit, however, Logitech techsupport couldn't solve the problems, exchanged a new one from Amazon (thanks to Amazon's fast exchange program).Programmed the remote was a bit difficult, but not terrible bad, need to trial and errors. After about 2hrs, my systems was up and run, lots of features. To turn on/off the devices, need to point to the devices in 2-3 seconds for them to receive the command signal. Cool products. My parents could turn on Midi-karaoke systems, or watch music video with 1 click now, normally they have to turn on: Turn-on TV & change to video2 input, turn-on Karaoke mixer & change to CDG input, Karaoke machine, turn-on Receiver & select Video input.
I received the new modem within a couple of days of my order. I replaced my Comcast modem ($5.00 per month rental charge) with the Motorola modem. It will pay for itself in less than a year. The Motorola modem takes much less space. It only took me a few minutes to hook it up, and it has worked fine ever since. I had to periodically reset the Comcast modem, but have not had that problem so far with the Motorola modem.
My son was looking for his first T.V. to buy. He had reviewed serveral different kinds and with what was offered for the price he paid,the Toshiba Regza was a great find. The picture is wonderful and very clear. The set up was easy and connecting with the dish network was not difficult. If you are looking for a good LCD T.V. that you will not have to spend your last cent on, I would invest in this T.V.
I researched this purchase for some time. Concerns regarding longevity of the toner cartriges aside (see TN-560 reviews elsewhere on this site) I am so far very happy. Printer ships with 24MB RAM and a NIC interface card. Printer options are extensive and toner-save feature gives very legible output down to 300dpi (perhaps other reviewers need to check this out). First print out in about 15 seconds using the parallel cable then it seems to do 12-16 pages per minute in line with marketing claims. Lots of useful onboard menu options and duplex printing included. Separate 100 page multipurpose tray holds letterheads. Tech support very helpful when I called to check some setup options. Only reason not 4 stars is I have not had the printer very long but if it continues to perform as it has I would upgrade to 5 stars!UPDATE after 2 weeks of ownership:OK, so why did I put up with my HP InkJet for so long? No dropped toner or other problems to report after about 1500 pages. The toner save feature with duplex printing is THE BOMB for drafts. FAST too! At sub-$500 with 24MB of RAM this still looks like one of my best hardware buys ever. Stay tuned.UPDATE after nearly 4 years of ownership:This printer is still going strong after 4 years. 5 STARS for sure now. Just brilliant.
I've been a big fan of Logitech keyboards, mice/trackballs for years. I've been using this cordless setup with a notebook PC at work all day every day for 3 months and it hasn't had a hiccup yet. It has performed very well, but I must say that the mouse feels a bit clunky compared to the other Logitech mice that I've used. (I did buy the least expensive Logitech cordless kb/mouse combos that I could find to use at work, so I'm sure that my cheapness is the main problem!). Although the mouse "feels" a bit clunky when clicking, it works perfectly. So far I haven't needed to change batteries yet, after 3 months of use 40+ hours per week.
Great sound and has good bass which is not common for these types of portables. Auto off feature saves batteries. very pleased!!!!
Like kids playing with fire, this is a story of two kids messing with things that should be touched. Harriet a twelve year-old girl grows up trying to figure out who killed her older brother when he was 6. Growing up in an environment where the subject never was mentioned, with her mom sister, aunts and her grandma Edie. Harriet is tired of the silence and sets her mind to find out who hanged her brother from the tree. She asked questions and got help from her friend Hely, a year younger.All the answers she gets lead her to Danny Ratliff who was present the day of the murder. Harriet starts medaling around the Ratliffs infamous for their life-style. Harriet decides that Danny must die, so Harriet and Hely plan of a way to accomplish the murder. Harriet messing with the wrong people brings her life at risk. This book will keep you up with Harriet's dangerous adventure and the events, but the bad thing about it is that it doesn't have the greatest ending, so read if you want to of find out what happens to Harriet.
I work in a rural area in Kentucky - I need a portable solution to keep track of stock. This little thing's as neat as they come and I like the games on it too!
Got a pair of these for my sound booth in my home studio. Everyone who uses them, whether for vocal recording or percussion loves these headphones! Some musicians actually have brought their own MDR7506's to record and when they realize I already have a pair in the booth they are glad to see I know quality. I'm glad Sony is still making these!
I bought this camera 11 months ago. From time to time, I've had to turn it off and re-power it to get rid of error messages. About two weeks ago, I tried to use it and kept getting "Zoom Error" messages before it quickly shut itself off. I sent it to Olympus and they advised me the rim of the lens was scuffed, claiming I had dropped it and voided the warranty. They wanted $181.28 (almost 2/3 the original cost) to repair it! Number one, I did not drop it. I have no doubt the lens rim might be a little scuffed as I used it professionally and did not always keep it in a case. Number two, they didn't have the courtesy to call or email but sent it snail mail. The camera takes good pictures when it's working but if you are depending on Olympus making good the warranty, don't bother.
I bought my first set of these headphones last year and they fit my 2 year old daughter perfectly. They stayed on and were very comfortable for her. The volume control on the cable meant she could adjust the sound level herself and I could limit the maximum volume with a "secret" setting in herSweetPea3 2 GB MP3 Player for Kids (Violet).A few weeks ago I broke them. My fault. She was wearing them, I picked her up, the cord snagged and came out of the connector. (I prefer that design to something where the cord doesn't give way and the damage is to the device or worse my daughter.) Up till then they withstood all the abuse a toddler can dish out.I tried to save a couple bucks by ordering theMaxell 190338 Kids Safe Headphone (Black). They may be fine when she gets older but for now they keep slipping off her head. I've packed them away for later and ordered a second set of these headphones knowing they will fit and with a little care (from me) work for a long time.
As with other cables I ordered from Amazon this is a quality cable for a super price! Can't find a thing to fault. As Arnold said &#34;I'll be back&#34;.
What can I say it's a mouse pad. It's cheaply made but it was cheap.
It's light yet made of high quality plastic. It does everything it claims to do and is very well priced.
This laptop was purchased at Circuit City for $599 after rebates. I was looking for an inexpensive laptop just to keep downstairs to play games on, do a little letter writing, etc. I do not plan to hook this up to the internet or install anything heavier than Word. So far it is working very well. The display is bright and crisp, the keys are comfortable (although the Delete key is strangely located), response is quick and efficient. The down sides are a very short battery life (about 2 hours) and the mouse cord connects to the laptop on the right side near the front. The cord is always in the way - not a very friendly placement. Other than that this machine has completely met my expectations.
Wow ok I am not a regular binoc user - well der, I only spent $30 on these - so I don't have much to compare it to but OMG SWEET they are smaller than I expected, light yet solid, and magnify enough that I'm sure they'll do great on the lake and the trail. Super stoked on these!
I just received these speakers and I can say they are defiantly worth getting. The sound is rich with excellent bass for speakers of this size. The volume can go much louder than one would expect for such small speakers. If you are looking for a quality pair of speakers and don't want to have something that will take up a lot of space then these should be perfect for you. I can truly say these speakers are one of the few things that I bought that I'm truly happy with, so happy in fact that I bought a 2nd pair for my other computer. These work perfect with my laptop and really have great sound for either listening to music or watching DVD. In addtion to really sounding great they have a jack that you can plug your MP3/Ipod to and even include the wire needed.Rock On!
Unfortunately, this nice packaged piece of hardware is useless as the operating software will not load on my computer. Others online have had similar problems. Customer service and FAQ's unable to fix the problem. Beware...
i recently bought a bluray player (samsung bdp 2500) and needed to connect it to a 5.1 receiver that doesn't have any sound decoding past dolby digital (by using the analog output on the player, i can leverage its buil-in dolby dts and true hd decoding capabilities and just past the sound on to the receiver already decoded)this cable set made the process a cinch... the color-coded connectors matched the 5.1 color scheme on both appliances. this was probably my simplest connecting job on my home theaterthe cables appear to be of excellent quality so farbtw... if you're debating going blu-ray for your home theater... don't wait! not only the video resolution is about 5x higher... the SOUND resolution is much deeper too! wow!
this data sync cable was cheap and, more importantly for me, small. it locks into the length that you pull it out, then will unlock to retract with just a slight tug. no problems transfering data. im glad i got it.
I've grown to like these the longer I've had them. The clarity is sensational. The bass isn't the strongest though.(heard the SR-80's have more bass) As for comfort, tight at first but I stretched the headband out and now there is less pressure. The treble seemed high at first, but that might be be because for years I was so use to murky sounding headphones, but now with these cans the drum cymbals have remarkable definition. I will admit it is still hard to listen to Queensryche recordings because the cymbals are recorded with such high note intensity and it really comes across emphatically on these headphones. Cosmetically, if your looking to impress the lady-folk with your style these are not it. A completely stuck in the 70's look to them. These are not for quiet office settings or for commercial plane trips. People will easily hear the music leaking out because the speakers are actually 2-sided.(1 facing your ear and the other facing out, I'm guessing to create depth in the sound) I would give these a 4 star but I'm grading it on the kind of value they are for your dollar. 5 star
I got this camera several years ago, when it first came out.I also paid over twice what it is going for now. I tried ita few times and thought that it was too difficult to printmy own photos (I take lots!) I put it away, and went backto my Olympus film camera. A few weeks ago, 20 minutes intomy niece's wedding shower, my 35mm camera stopped working! No time to run around hoping the nearest store had a battery.Panic set in. Then I remembered my digital. I called someoneto bring it to the party. I barely remembered how to use it . .but the pictures turned out very well. I've managed to losethe manual, so some things are a mystery to me - I'll justhave to practice with it. But I am pleased with the picturequality. So pleased, in fact, that I just ordered the OlympusC5500. The 460-d will be my "back-up". Now that you can go andprint pictures for pennies, I'm going to give digital photographyanother try. I think that this would be a good camera for youngadults and for the infrequent photographer. Those who arethe "family photographer" at parties, or who take pictures oftheir small children, or enjoy outdoor sceneic photography arebetter off spending $75 more for a more advanced camera.As for Olympus quality . . .I have always gone back to themwhen purchasing my cameras. I upgrade every 2 1/2 - 3 years.Olympus ought to be sending me commissions . . . I'verecommended them to everyone who has asked, "What kind ofcamera do you use?" I know that at least 25 people havepurchased Olympus cameras because I have recommended them.My only complaint: NO NECK STRAP! They only use wrist straps.Any parent who is trying to wrangle a toddler, a bored 10 yearold and a puppy for a portrait knows that a wrist strap isnot practical. Most events where you take pictures are hectic:fairs, parties, sporting events. You are more likely to putdown your camera if there is only a wrist strap . . .youneed your hands for other things, like holding onto your5 year old niece, paying for your beer or clutching ontoyour ticket. I recommend getting a small, practical camerabag that you can attach to a belt loop or has a neckstrap -something that you can access easily.
I purchased this memory stick to use for MP3s on my Sony Clie NX70V...but when I tried to transfer MP3s to it, I got an error that MP3 cannot be saved on a MagicGate card due to possible copyright infringement issues...Granted the MP3s I was trying to transfer were freshly ripped from CDs that I BOUGHT and ripped for my own use, but that small detail is apparently less important then the POSSIBILITY of someone breaking a copyright law...There are 256MB memory sticks that do not have the MagicGate "technology"...I'd recommend getting one of those instead.
I bought this bag in January 2007, when I was in Las Vegas. I paid $69.99 for it, so it's considerably cheaper on Amazon. Since then I have taken it halfway around the world and is now used in Iraq, which is a great place to test durability on about anything, as the dust here is legendary.I bought this one because it is small, and has just enough room to fit my Canon Digital Rebel XTi, as well as a wide angle and telephoto lense with no problem. There's still room for at least one more lense and a small flash, if I choose.This unit also has numerous pockets for CF card and battery storage and all the inside compartments are velcro, so they can be adjusted to suit any camera or user. I keep the lense part of the camera bay long so no matter what lense is on the camera, I can put it away quickly.The outside of the bag is water repellent, although I haven't tested the effectiveness of that yet. I'm from the Northwest, so I'll get plenty of chances when I return from Iraq.Another review mentioned the chest strap almost being a neck strap...I can see that, as it does ride high. It is somewhat adjustable though, although their range of adjustment really should have taken it lower down the straps. I adjusted mine all the way down and it made it better.All in all, I highly recommend this camera backpack. I've had a few Lowepro products before, and they are normally very well thought out and made with very good quality.
I couldn't get an FM transmitter to work with my iPod, probably due to the area I live in, so what was my next thought? Portable speakers! I don't have a lot of money (iPod was a gift)and needed something that was small enough to carry in a purse. Unlike some other people, I am pleased with this little unit. It's portablity and price is unbeatable!! I had no problems with installing the batteries or keeping the cover on. The unit is light weight and seems fairly sturdy. I tossed it around a bit to simulate the damage it might receive in my car and nothing broke. The sound is fairly good with all types of music. The only thing that compromises the sound is by putting the speakers up to full volume and the iPod up to full volume, the sound becomes real tinny and almost staticy. However, I found that with the iPod at half volume and this device at full volume, the sound was clear and fairly loud! I could hear it just fine over highway noise! This was a great purchase to serve my purpose. So if you're looking for a cheap set of speakers for the road, vacation or just a room.. this just might do the trick! I think it was well worth the money I spent.
I think this product is a little overpriced. It cannot cost more than 20 dollars I think. Otherwise, it's perfect.
I have purchased two OP/TECH cases for my Nikon D300 and my son's D200 and will probably buy a third for my daughters' D70. The case provides a limited amount of protection for "walk-abouts" but I would not recommend it for storage. My major complaint is product selection. OP/TECH has a plethora of cases but it is impossible to make the proper selection from a reseller's web site and almost as difficult from the OP/TECH web site. Also, OP/TECH does not include the model number on the case so you can reorder or recommend to a friend. I suggest that OP/TECH include a matrix on their web site showing cameras vs. lenses for product selection.J. Foreman
Pleased with this case when received. Have not used very much yet, so, no comment on 'durability', but it seems fine.
I don't know what the fuss is about with the fit. It fits my M130 snugly and the synch process works flawlessly on my XP machines. I use the cable in 3 places (and the original cradle at home) and haven't had a problem yet.
Yes, it's totally pointless and silly, but if you're pimping out your box, then the Xray is the equivalent of putting on spinners.That being said, installation is a pain in the neck if you are working with a tool-less case. I'm in the process of fabricating a box for it to marry up with for installation. I wouldn't recommend it unless you are willing and able to do the required work to install the Xray.
good price, good qualitythere were a couple of disc i have had trouble recording on...but ..overallan excellant purchase
We bought these to replace some crappy speakers in our boat and were impressed with the quality of them. They light up to the sound of the music, which was a cool hit when we installed them at floor level and cruised around at night in the boat. For the price and qulaity combination, I would recommend them.
works very well and very compact at the same time. very strong but just a tad short if you want to lock it somewhere far
I don't know how someone could give these anything below three stars. Sure, I could understand four, but two stars? These things are amazing! The only two cons I would have are that 1) they could be more portable: the "earpieces" don't rotate, so when you compress everything down to its most portable size, it's still more of a sphere than a circle. 2) Yes, I know that open-backed speakers are known for better sound, but I've had people sitting next to me be able to identify the song I'm listening to because these things "leak out" so much sound. The main problem with this (other than embarrassing yourself or annoying the person next to you) is that they don't work very well for plane riding or anything where it's loud (It was extremely difficult to hear many of the low notes in songs while on the plane last week). Other than those two things, these things are great. Speaking of folding flat earpieces, one of my buddies used to have those similar sennheisers, (I probably spelled that wrong) and he used to lend them to me for a long time until I got these, but the spot where the wire went into the earpiece actually frayed to the point that that earpiece went dead! So overall, I recommend these to anyone who just wants a cheap, yet VERY high quality pair of cans (but check out the Grado sr80i/60i, they may be a little bit less portable, but they're that much more amazing!).
This antenna provides pretty clear reception. I live in the Los Angeles County area that being there are a lot of channels available especially in asian languages. I connected this to my TV box converter (Zinwell).
When this showed up at my house, none of the lights would go on - and I followed directions perfectly. Not sure if it was just my luck or a sign that the quality is poor, but keep it in mind! Sent it back and decided not to replace it. I have a feeling for the money I could get a rechargeable battery set of much higher quality (although the car charger is a plus)... Good luck!~
I replaced my BCM4311 (Broadcom/Dell 1390)with the Intel 3945 in my Dell e1505. My main motivation was having a more Linux-friendly wireless card (coming from the BCM4311, it can't get much worse). After reinstalling Ubuntu (Feisty Fawn), wireless worked great out of the box...no need to download any drivers. After going to the Dell Support page and getting the Intel drivers, things were working great in Windows too.I can't really tell any signal differences...both seemed to work fine for me. So far, this has been the best $30 I've spent on my laptop. Fully recommended...especially for the Linux enthusiast.
For digital radio, no improvement over the long dipole fm aerial I received with my radio. Which was very disappointing.
My daughter was very pleased when she opened this Christmas gift. She has had the ipod and hated it. She wanted something better and after researching the product, I bought it. She says it's very good and has already loaded her music into it. She likes the fact it has a radio built in.
Installed these in the rear of a Grand Am. They are powered by the factory amp and sound awesome. I can't believe they were so cheap
Works fine with my inspiron 5150 computer. Brought it for the extra boost needed to run windows vista business. No issues no crashes or hangs since. compared to the 160usd for dell recommended memory this is a bargin.
Every single product Sling Media makes I use, this item is no exception. Works just as described, reliable. Amazon was really fast on shipping, great job buy Amazon and Sling Media!
This is my first experience with a wireless headphone. I did not get an infrared unit, since that would always require line-of-sight contact with the base unit. I bought this one based on price from the sales company, which was substantially lower than that offered by other sources. Overall, I am satisfied with this product, except for one thing. The unit, together with the headphones stands a bit over 9" tall, which means it will not fit into the shelves that contain my home entertainment center. The sound quality is ok for me, but does not have the sense of sound separation that my HTS, with its speaker separation it has.Recharging of the headphone's internal, replaceable AA batteries is done through two metal contacts on the headphones when they are in contact with the base unit supports. This works well, but it does mean that the user cannot simply replace the headphones on the base unit and be sure that the batteries would recharge; attention is needed to make sure good electrical contact is made.I was influenced to purchase this unit based on the user comments I read from other people, some of whom commented about other brand name headphones.I had a bit of a concern about how to connect this headphone system to my HTS, since neither the HTS or the headphone instructions were very clear about this. After contacting the HTS mfr. I used some of the unused terminals on the back of the HTS receiver and found the headphones worked well. The only remaining step was to press the "mute" button on the HTS's remote control.I deducted one star from this review because none of the information I read about these headphones gave any measurements, which as I said before, is taller than I would have liked, and I have not yet settled on where I will finally put the base unit.
With the price of hi speed sd cards so low nowadays, there is no point in buying such a small card.You shouldn't buy anything less than a class 10 8 gig card, they are usually around $1.50 a gig or less now.
I chose this rating because its exactly what I expected and it had been of great service to me so far!
Too many come that defective. On average one in five are bad. Not sure if it happens in the shipping or the manufacturing. But at roughly $100 per this is a problem.
I recently purchased a Westinghouse 26" widescreen 1920 x 1200 monitor. The cable that came with it was marginal and so was the video. After reading some monitor reviews and going to www.hdmi.com I realized the problem was with my cable. This is a DVI cable that meets the 1.3 hdmi standard. It gives you the full bandwidth of hdmi when connecting to you computer. If you are going to use a hdmi input monitor with a dvi video card this is the cable you want. I purchased the 1 meter cable because my monitor is right next to my computer. The cable is avaliable in longer lengths. It has the 10.2 giga bit bandpass required for Blue Ray.Well worth he higher price.
I am glad to see everyone else has a problem w/ the strap! I read the other reviews after I bought so I could see if I was incompetent. The case fits the SD1000 perfectly, but it is awkward to remove the camera if you feed the camera strap thru the hole. Terrible engineering. You might be better off getting a generic case...
For a stereo pair of computer speakers, these aren't too bad (Which is rarely the case with Bose, but we won't let my opinion of the company get in the way with my opinion of the product). They do indeed sound quite decent for a fairly small set of computer speakers. Bass is present, unlike most small speakers, and they have a reasonably full sound.They also have a nifty feature that some people might put to great use - they have 2 audio inputs, and can actually mix them together (And you can control the volume levels of both of them), which is as far as I know, a unique feature to computer speakers. This is nifty because you could do something like run your TV's audio output into them while having the computer plugged into them too, so you get somewhat better sound than cheap TV speakers and can still hear the sound from the computer.The problem is for the price, you can get significantly better sound with some Monsoons or other similar computer speakers, which not only sound a bit better in the mids and treble, they also include small subwoofers that handle bass better than the MediaMates.Overall, these aren't a great deal for most people, but if you are looking for a powered stereo pair of speakers and plan on using the mixer feature, they are your only choice. If you don't plan on using the mixer feature, I reccomend you compare them to other speakers in the price range, especially if you have the room for a small subwoofer.
After trying several headsets, this one is the one I will be keeping. The sound is great and you can connect via USB or regular 3.5mm jacks (if you use a 2.5mm to 3.55mm adapter/sold separately).The only issue I had so far was the mute button. When connected via USB I tested out a call through Google Voice and then muted it. The person on the other end could still hear me, but only faintly.Other than that, so far so good!
I bought the JBL Radial Micro - White for my daughter as a 10th birday present. The price is right at $129.99. She loves it! I am surprised by the warm/nice sound for such a small unit. I gave my wife the JBL Radial (full size) last year for her birthday and she (we) love it. The Micro will fit nicely in my daughter's room. Tried to get a black JBL Radial Micro for my son's 12th birthday, but can figure out why the white is $129.99 on Amazon but the black one is $284??? Seems odd. So we had to pick up the black one for my son at Target for $149.99 :o( Something seems quite fishy with the black radial micro listed on Amazon???
Just returned from the Dordogne region in S.W. France. I am a first time GPS user. Our Garmin nuvi 370 was superb, especially in dealing with complex city addresses. We had it set for the "fastest" route. However, when in the country area, the Garmin seemed to take us through every small back road compared to more simplified and direct directions suggested by maps. Some of the roads actually stopped halfway into somebody's farm. You can get very dependent on this machine, give up the use of good maps, and use a lot of gas following the Garmin device.
The headline says it all. So much for the damage free--given these damaged every place they were put on walls. All I can say, is have a repair kit at hand. You might be unlucky like me.
This is probably the best mouse I've used. Great fit in the hand, good battery life. Excellent buttons - I've got so used to the zoom in/out slider that I sometime try to find it on other mice subconsciously.Also, the software is great- it lets you choose what behavior the mouse will have on what program. So for outlook, I changed the scroll wheel to slow since I dont want emails to fly by when i roll it. But all other programs are programmed different.The USB connecter neatly fits inside the mouse. I also like the smooth scroll slider at the bottom of the device. The wireless range is great too.. i've used it as far as 20 feet with no issues.
Got this stick mainly for fighter combat sims, and in that function it excels! The build in rudder controls (twisting the stick on axis) is very handy...and with so many buttons all conveniently placed at the top of the hat you can map all your controls. No suction cups of any sort on the base, instead, the stick is base heavy ensuring that it will be secure throughout use.
I don't know about anyone else, but I have not had ANY problems with this system. The sound is outstanding and makes it like I am actually there. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good surround soun system & doesn't want to pay out of the a*s for one.
I purchased the camera for my wife for Christmas and she has not put it down.The quality of the picture have exceeded our expectations.
Player looks really good, is nice and small. headphones are really comfortable they sound great. FM is good. Recordings with Mic sound really good. The one thing that really disppointed me about this player is that according to the manual that comes with it, it only support SD cards of up to 512MB, which they don't specify in the description of the player. I really liked the idea of being able to use SD cards, but 512MB is pretty disappointing!!, when other similar players support up to 2Gb. SD slot is under battery compartment which would add unnecessary wear on the battery cover and it will probably break easily.This player comes with Headphones only(white with some silver), and nothing else, no software, there is a charger available for it you have to purchase separately.
Connected via 12 volt .5amp phone charger plug. Using to vent an entertainmentcabinet full of game consoles.VideoSecu 12V DC 500MA Regulated CCTV Camera Power Supply AC to DC Power Adapter 1AR.
I purchased the Garmin C550 about a month ago. It came in very handy on a recent trip to Madison. I wanted something to get places when I travel and for the money this is a nice unit.The good: portable, afordable, loaded with features including bluetooth and voice turn by turnThe bad: My phone isn't one that the bluetooth works seamlessly with, but I'm hopeful they will add it soon. It thinks my house is on the right, when it's on the left. That's the only thing it has gotten wrong so far.Overall..great for the average person. I would recommend getting the dash bag mount. The window mount it comes with doesn't hold real well and leaves a ring on the windshield.
My H-P Pavilion A1150y desktop came with this MSI video card. It lasted exactly 1 year and 6 days before crapping out. Yes, less than a week out of warranty. Near as I can tell, the cooling fan quit working and the card overheated. Beware!
Just like the previous two reviewers, I too picked up this Monitor on the Friday after Thanksgiving (at Best Buy). The instant I first connected it to my laptop, and powered up my machine: I was absolutely stunned by its crip picture (which is even better than the Dell LCD that I use at work). I was also impressed by the intuitive and feature-full on-screen menu. If only Lesser LCDs had these kind of controls: then perhaps the notorious issues of blurry text and a generally grainy picture could be irradicated by making a few careful adjustments. Assuming you have a decent quality video card: these aren't even going to occur with this LCD on its default settings.One short-comming is that there is no height adjustability with this monitor's stand. Granted, leaving this capability out results in significantly less bulk than the competition (e.g. my Dell LCD at work) - but, I still miss it. Nevertheless, this LCD is simply too solid of a performer for me to dock a star due to my minor quip. Thus, it deserves a perfect 5. Well done, Samsung!
I use these for hours at a time at work. The background noise reduction is so effective I can play my iPod at lower volumes than I used. There is a slight sensation of increased pressure on the eardrums that others have mentioned, but it's not too distracting. The sound quality is awesome with the noise-cancellation turned on. I cannot compare to other headphones like this because I have not tried them, BUT I am very happy with them and the price was much lower than the Bose NC-headphones
Ordered two of these to hold maps for a GPS unit. Decent price and fast delivery.
Don't let the tiny, plastic body fool you; this little guy is powerful! The low-light capabilities are beyond measure and the bokeh is brilliant, making this the perfect potrait lens. And the price is unbeatable!The only problem I have with it is the fixed focal length. Sometimes I feel it's too close to the subject. But of course, that is fixed by simply moving farther away.
Setup was an absolute sinch. I have heard horror stories of this devise taking a few hours to get cranking. I simply installed the supplied software, followed the directions to a T, and presto, I was streaming XM from my computer into my entire house! Plus, the unit allows you to connect to your home receiver using coaxial or optical cable for digital sound quality. Terrific product!
Wow! I love this player!!! It is very easy to use, especially when partnering it with Rhapsody. The expansion slot is great, since it uses MicroSD cards(very cheap!) Although apparently 2GB is the max for now... I dont really use it for video, mainly because it takes forever to encode and transfer them. The only vids I transfer are music videos. The player has a great FM radio function, which I use a lot, to find new bands to download with Rhapsody! Sound quality is amazing, and the little blue menu wheel is a lot of fun. I strongly reccomend this to anyone who is thinking about buying an Ipod Nano.
I run XP and had no trouble whatsoever installing and using the scanner software.The adobe photoshop elements that comes with this scanner is worth the price alone.There is one glitch however, I have a USB Canon printer and neither will work if both are connected to the computer. I think this may be because the printer is the USB 1.1 and the scanner is 2.0 but I'm not sure.
I have messed around with Zboards before. They're a stupid idea that really doesn't have any application in the PC industry. If you don't know how to map keys where you want them and maximize your control over the game using a standard qwerty keyboard then you might want to reconsider your foray into PC gaming. This board has no more functionality than a normal QWERTY keyboard, and if you know how to type, it actually creates an alien keying experience as you relearn where the keys are in reference to your rested hand position.Don't spend the money here. Buy a decent, mid priced keyboard instead. It will last you years and you won't have to worry about dumping money worthlessly into new keyboards for each game you play.This product is a perfect example of corporate band-wagoning in an attempt to exploit customers for every last cent with irrelevant and useless products. Don't let them take advantage of you.
they are hard to find these days and this works quite well. no issues at all.would recommend it.its a fair price.
Overall am very pleased with the quality of the speakers. I have an upstairs deck and a downstairs patio that I wanted these speakers for so we could listen to our favorite music outside. These speakers did the trick. The one issue I had is, I could not connect the transmitter to my speaker system in the house. I am having to use the earphone jack on my receiver to transmit to my outside speakers. This in turns mutes the speakers inside the house.
Upon receiving the item and plugging it in, the cable did not work at all. after adjusting every possible option to adjust, i finally gave up.
arrived in excellant shape have not taken any new video yet but will in the near future I will share these tapes with other family members who Sony 360 video camcorders since everything has now gone digital and it is hard to find 8mm tapes
I am a person that hates cords but wanted a keyboard that would do the job for a fairly good price. Once it got it and installed it, all it became was smooth sailing from that point. The keyboard and mouse is serving its purpose for me as I type out this comment.
I recently moved my router, which necessitated changing one of my Windows 7 64-bit desktops from hardwired to wireless. The desktop now sits in the basement on the opposite side of the house as router, which is on the first floor. While there isn't much vertical distance between the two, there are some obstructions (e.g. duct work, etc.).I installed aD-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapterand was showing three bars in the connection status and a RSSI (Received signal strength indication) of 68 with inSSIDer. I also have aD-Link DIR-655 Extreme-N Gigabit Wireless Router.I purchased the ANT24-0230 and decided to use it on the wireless adapter, rather than trying to extend the range of the router. After reading the review I knew that my results might not be all that spectacular, but was thinking any improvement was better than none.I did get an improvement, but I wouldn't call it spectacular. The three bars jumped to four and the RSSI dropped to 58. An improvement for sure and not one that I am unhappy with, but I'm glad that I chose to buy it used and at a lower price than the listed retail.By way of comparison; I have aHigh-Gain USB Wireless N 300Mbps 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Network Adaptor With 2 High Gain 5dBi Dipole Antenna - Improving 6X Signal Reception and 3x Speedon a XP desktop, which resides on the second floor. When the router was in the basement, I was getting five bars and a RSSI of 28. With the router on the first floor, the RSSI dropped to 18.
I was a little worried about the installation after reading all the reviews, but this thing went in very easy - just follow the directions. No problem adjusting it, and I did it all with no assistance until the adjustment when I had my wife push the button on the controller. Installation took probably 3+ hours but this included running wire in my attic and cleaning up the wiring everywhere. The actual opener goes on in less than a half hour, it's just all the wiring for the controller and sensors that takes time. I would reccomend this to anyone looking to put in an opener in any application.
I must say this camera has been a huge disappointment. The noise is terrible as has already been mentioned. Ease of use is very simple though. I'm going to have to save this for just video. Does a decent job of that. I bought it because the wide angle is a very nice a feature & when I was looking at point & shoots a year a so ago there wasn't a whole lot out there. That has changed a bit.If picture quality doesn't matter to you, than go ahead & buy this camera.
THIS TELEVISION IS GREAT REALLY GOOD PICTURE RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX WITHOUT HD HOOKED UP ON MOST CHANNELS, NOW EVEN BETTER WITH HD CONNECTION. THIS HDTV IS REALLY GOOD FOR THE PRICE. ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUYING FROM AMAZON, GREAT COMMUNICATION AND DELIVERED JUST AS PROMISED.
This thing works great ! I had it installed of 30 bucks and boy was I surprised to hear how well it sounded. I had it installed bypassing the switch, direct to the ignition switch. It worth having it installed by a pro.
Good suction. I had bought another vent mount from someone else and it was horrible. Should have purchased this one first. Stable, doesn't fall and fit my sportster perfectly.
I have had this camera for almost 2 years, and taken over 3500 pictures... I had a problem about six months after it was purchased (it was dropped), Kodak repaired the camera, & it worked great until it was dropped again.When I contacted Kodak, the gave me the option of repairing this camera ...or upgrading for slightly more. Although, I have really loved this camera, I chose to upgrade.This camera is very easy to use, my 4 year old has taken great pictures with it. Just don't drop it!! The pictures come out as good as 35mm film, especially when developed at a local lab. If you purchase this from a store that offers extended warranties, I would recommend it for this or any other digital camera.
But this thing isn't working at all. I was able to get into MetroFi several times but the signal strength is less than 20% even though my building is within 300 feet of a router. I have a Pentium 3 with Windows 98 so I'm going to try it on another computer but if that doesn't work I'm sending this thing back. Also, signal strength was 2-3 bars until I tried adjusting the dish, then went to zero and stayed there. Maybe this thing is defective.
I wanted a wireless keyboard/mouse combo which can be used to control my pc from the couch (I have my reasons). This seems to be the only choice but so far it has worked out well for me. That is after some initial pain. There are virtually no instructions included with the keyboard. I spent some time playing around with the keys to figure out how to disable the NumLock (Func+NumLock) and wake it up after it goes to hibernation. I found the solution to the second problem on the company's FAQ site. It is basicaly 'buy rechargeable batteries' even though it came with standard alkalines OTB. Overall, this thing works surprisingly well even though it's 2.4Gz and I already have 2.4Gz cordless phone and wireless LAN. It's basically a laptop keyboard+touchpad. I like that it's small and light but I don't like the laptop keyboard layout. I'd prefer the standard keyboard minus the numpad even if it would be slightly larger. People used to laptops should feel at home, though.
I was very glad to find this film on Amazon because I can no longer find it in the stores...I still have a 35 mm camera that I love taking pictures of my grandchildren with to put in my albums...we have a digital camera but sometimes the pause on it loses the picture I am going after with the grandchildren....it came exactly as pictured and in good shape.
They work well for keeping all our movies in their cases so we don't have to look atall those dumb DVD cases... :)
The sound quality is great, and you can place them without worrying about spaces. Just like the lcd monitor, you can place them anywhere you like, and your room is still roomy. It's great
It's a good price for a wide angle lens at under $12. Ouch, looks like it went up since then.Anyway, it's a decent wide angle, but the telephoto creates a strong soft focus effect in high contrast situations. The blurry glow was a deal breaker for me on this one.
Got my cooker today and we are having soup tonight! Can't wait to try something else tomorrow! I would definitely recommend this for anyone!
I must admit that when it comes to accessories, I get a case of "Pod Envy" as I walk through the store and see all of the cool things made for I-Pods. But this little speaker system made for Sansa .mp3 players is really pretty nice. The fidelity is terrific. The volume capacity isn't huge, but if I want to really rock out at home, I wire the sansa into my home entertainmnet system anyway. What the AL is nice for is the office, the bedroom, and it's always with me at band rehearsal so the guys can all hear something I want them to listen to without us passing the earbuds around.I hope this goes well enough for Altec Lansing that they'll expand the product line for Sansa players, or perhaps some other manufacturers can jump in.
Overpriced at least by 2 and 1/2 times. Take my word for it. I have heard speakers performfor half a century. Using pro rata logic value received is about 1/3 of price. Just an opinion.ie was expecting alot more!
In preparation for a road trip, I thought I'd take my 2G nano with me. That necessitated purchase of some kind of iPod car audio setup. I read some reviews (on Amazon and elsewhere) and bought two products - this one, and a Kensington digital FM transmitter for iPod.I like the design of the Belkin TuneDeck - just slid right into the cassette player of my 2004 Acura TL. No wires or other clutter (as I wasn't charging it with the included charger). When I listened to songs, there was no static. But the sound was distorted - bass was TOO big, difficult to understand some lyrics, generally poor fidelity. I don't listen to tapes anymore and the first thing that I though of was - wow, did my tapes back when *really* sound that bad??When I tried the Kensington FM transmitter, it took me awhile to find a good gap in FM stations, but when I linked up the station with the transmitter the sound I got was very similar to normal radio sound - the songs sounded just like they would on the radio. Yes, there's some static at times, but at least the songs *sound* like I'm used to hearing them - correct volume, standard bass, nice treble. Neither product has a means to adjust the volume via the iPod or the unit itself. It all is based on your car stereo.I haven't departed on my road trip yet, so there might be some complications with the Kensington FM transmitter (i.e., having to change FM stations as I travel along my route). But at least I know that when I *find* a station, I'll be able to hear music as I expect.So, while I purchased the Belkin and like its design, I'm returning it and keeping the Kensington FM transmitter instead.
This is just an awesome little player; I also bought it due to "lack of space" in my computer area...now I can watch/listen to a movie or CDs (even my burned ones) while on the computer...hey, who needs anything else, right?We also use it in the motorhome, just plug right into the front of the TV, and [throw away] those videotapes....Delightful little product; perfect for our needs!
The product was never received, and according to the seller it was lost in shipping by UPS. I have used UPS for a long time and have never lost a shippment. I have my douts as to the product ever being shipped.
Acer monitor I ordered arrived Dead on Arrival, with a bright-white dead pixel so visible right in the center of the monitor. How could a quality inspector have missed such an obvious defect? I'm returning it. This monitor also looks and feels cheap, compared to much more sophisticated design of Samsung monitors, which are only slightly more expensive. I'm going to stay away from Acer from now on.
Every disc on this spindle burned at a maximum speed of 4X. This was the case on two different burners made by two different manufacturers, one of which was a TDK burner. It was also true using different software burning programs. I've never experienced this problem with any other DVD after many years of using many different brands, including TDK. If you're looking for a 4X disc, these are probably fine. I had no problems burning at low speeds, but the packaging and product descriptions were, for me, inexplicably inaccurate and frustrating.
I have had this TV for about a month. I love the picture. Many adjustment modes, 2 digital inputs on the av box(a separate box that houses all connections) and a very easy remote to learn. The picture is great for hi-def TV and progressive scan DVD. It has a real depth to the picture. I have not noticed any artifact on DVD or sports. This TV also appears much bigger to people than 32 inches(38 with speakers). Digital cable or Direct Tv are a a must have,along with a progressive scan or HDMI/DVI Dvd player. Ideally the HDMI/DVI player for the best Dvd playback.Update 1/10/06I have had the set over a year, and 3 of my pals with expensive plasma's have bought this as a "second set." Great clear, eyepopping picture from HD sources. The separate box has worked well. I can plug all kinds of things into it without any trouble. Many LCD's are catching up to Sharp, but why kick a winner! Even if you do not choose this LCD, spend the extra for a good name brand. I have seen so many second tier LCD's that artifact during fast motion, push certain color ranges(calibrate people!) and have other annoying faults that pop up. Sharp, Sony, LG, are LCD's I have personally seen in a home setting and looked great. Not to say others are bad, but I only list Brands I have seen in home.
AS I HAVE NOT HAD ENOUGH EXPERIENCE WITH IT YET (ONE WEEK) I WILL WRITE A FOLLOW-UP AT A LATER DATE, BUT THE STORY SO FAR IS " A GREAT CAM WITH A LOT OF FEATURES AND CRYSTAL CLEAR PLAYBACK, WIND NOISE AND (LACK OF IT, OR ANY NOISE, TALK ETC) IS GOING T O BE A FACTOR SO I MAY OPT FOR THE OUTBOARD MIC.
I was initially concerned due to some of the negative customer reviews on this product ... especially on the part where a disc tends to be stuck now and then (a number of customers seem to experience that problem). However, I thought that at that price, it was probably the best deal around for a 5-disc DVD player and gave it a shot.Now that I have it all hooked up and running (it comes with the necessary component cables), I am glad to say that it works flawlessly.
I have been very pleased with this product. I take a van pool everyday to and from work, and was hoping to find something that would allow me to listen to my I-pod instead of what was on the car radio. When I put these on, I was immediately impressed by their comfort. In addition, merely putting them on cut down the ambient noise nicely. Then I turned on the anti-noise function! There is no getting around the fact that some noise still gets through. But now I very rarely notice it, even during the quiet passages of a sting quartet! These are well worth the money, and have made my commute much nicer. I plan to take them up in the air with me, the next time I'm on a flight.
I received the Sound Works 740 today-packaged nicely and in great shape. I purchased it from Emotronics *great CS-highly recommended*.I put it through "my" Tests and its awesome all the way around-really great sound, flexibility and all the other good stuff. It will take time to get familiarized with the controls, settings and remote but that will come with usage. The Radio and CD really sound great-whoa Daddy! It fills the room with a warm, well defined sound at all volume levels. The price is a steal too. Highly recommended purchase.
This device is GREAT!!! I'ts probly the best iPod out there now since the mini was replaced by the crappy nano. There's fun games(for an iPod), there's a world clock, it looks B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L, and it's inexpensive. Now it does scrach very easly but it holds a lot of songs. Sure it is a little heavy but it is very un-breakable. But that person that said that "apple cares" is an oxy moron, then why the Hell would they make this iPod so Unbelieveable?! Good job Apple. Good job.
We've had this all-in-one for a couple of months and it has worked very well. Setup was a breeze, function buttons are self-explanatory. Makes photo handling/emailing/printing a breeze with the slot for memory card. We have printer on a high shelf above the monitor, so I wish the function buttons were on the front panel instead of up on top. Their placement doesn't work particularly well for me, but if I had it down lower (which I would do if I had a shelf), they'd be fine. I paid $77 at Target at Christmas and it was money well spent. I have not had a single problem that others have described with paper jams or software issues. Scans and photos have great photo quality (I'm a layperson and they look great to me!). If you're a tekkie, then you can probably find fault, but for under $100 this printer does an amazing job.
This is the only mousepad with wrist rest that does not make my hand and wrist hurt. I have tried many other brands that were less expensive but within just a couple of days my hand would mold itself into a twisted claw of uselessness. Thank you for saving my hand!!
If you are looking at this, you are already smart enough not to fall prey to those sale pitches at electronics stores for more expensive "branded" cables.I am using these for connecting upconvertig DVD player & cable box to my HDTV, works great.
Looks like a real monster cable to me. Works great. Definitely high quality. recieved about 2 weeks earlier than the expected delivery date. Definitely would by it again!
I've had this recorder for almost a year. I've dropped it, gotten it wet, and it's still ticking! Never had any problems with it; it's been a huge asset in my record keeping. I HIGHLY recommend this recorder!!!
I got this device for voice recording, specifically notes to myself.The device records well even at 2-3 feet way. The playback volume is pitiful, however, even at the highest setting. Calling support was no help as they just directed me to do what I had already done and then told me it was recommended that one should always listen to the recording through the headphones. That is inconvenient for my purposes and I don't see any place on the package or on the insert which states that.
I bought this for my father on his birthday. He lost his sight later in life, and while hes gotten accustomed to his disability and can get around great, some things will always be a pain in the ass. One thing in particular, television remotes and their tendency to have more and more buttons on them as technology improves.Recently my parents got cable and the new remote looks like a damn super-computer. Between fumbling with tiny buttons and having over 100 new channels he could never find the stations he was looking for. I did a search for a voice activated remote and this popped up so I picked it up and prayed it lived up to it's claims.It did!He just says 'Surfboard' and it beeps to let him know it's listening for his next command. He can turn the TV on and off, surf channels or even jump to his favorite stations. Sometimes he has to repeat himself, but I'd day the thing is about 90% accurate.
Cord is too short. These are completely useless to me. Thanks for the brilliant design.
I connected this to an adapter and another 6 foot HDMI-MicroHDMI cable. Everything worked.There were no issues with video. The connectors appear solid, and fit well in the sockets.The cable worked as expected to send signal 31 feet with no issues.
Basically all I wanted was a DVD player that could play rental and library DVDs with no problems without having to spend a lot of money for features that I would never use. I feel the Apex 1200 is a good decent player that delivers on performance at a very reasonable price. There are only a couple of minor nits. Every once in a while the picture pauses for about a second and then continues. It seems to happen mostly near the end of a movie, but not on every movie, so it's possible it is a disk quality problem, rather than a player problem. But it's minor and barely noticeable, and I can live with it. My other minor complaint is that there is no front panel LED display to let me know where I'm at in the movie. However, there is an on screen display you can turn on to either give you just the time elapsed/time remaining or a more detailed display with chapters and titles and a bunch of other stuff, whenever you feel a need to know where you are at. If you are watching a movie in letterbox format you can leave the timer display permanently turned on without it encroaching on the movie area anyway. The manual is very well written, with clear helpful diagrams, making it a snap to hook up the player and look up any features you want to know about. Another nice feature is being able to hit the stop button and having the player remember where you are so when you hit play again it will start again from that point. To conclude, this review is based on about a month's use (a total of maybe 8-10 movies) so I can't say anything about durability yet.
I found it to be completely unreliable.On two occasions I had it totally scramble my data, I was unable to recover it using any of the normal tools, forcing me to reformat. On another occasion, it corrupted itself such that the OS wanted to force a reformat... again unrecoverable. Finally it just died completely with a slow blink on the LED indicator and I wasn't even able to get the OS to recognize the device at all.No response from Centon, despite several attempts.UPDATE: They did finally respond and replaced the drive. So far so good.
Great Christmas gift for my 8-year-old grandson. He also enjoys the prepared slides that I bought to go with it.
I have been using Plextor PlexWriter recorders since the old days of the 412 caddy unit and have owned every model they released after that. That means the 4220S, the 820S, the 8220S, the 8432A, the 1210A, and now the 1210S. I plan to get the 1610A soon. (A stands for ATAPI models, and S for SCSI). I have recorded hundreds of CDR/CDRW with each of them, from CD Audio to Mode 1 Data and RAW DAO clone copies of protected software. I have had absolutely no mechanical problems with any of these units, and in general, Plextor has been quite competent releasing firmware upgrades to correct known issues. To keep it short, these are the reasons to get a PlexWriter: -Known history of great units and reliability -Excellent support when it comes to firmware upgrades to keep your unit bug-free and up to date -Always supported by every software manufacturer producing CDR apps. -Excellent digital audio extraction capabilities (usually not as perfect as with a Ultraplex unit, but still very reliable)This unit is worth every cent, but if you can't afford it, consider the 1210A or the 8432S (Atapi model), it has half the buffer, no cooling fan, no play button, less LEDs, and does not take advantage of the SCSI bus, but still, it offers almost the same end results (I own both the SCSI and IDE units).Also, if you are thinking about getting this 12432S, consider buying the 121032S. The newer model supports high speed RW media (HSRW) for 10x rewritables and more important, the 121032 uses Sanyo's Burn-Proof technology, which basically means that the recorder will no longer abort recording sessions (rendering the CDR useless if it was a DAO mode recording) if the source media cannot keep up with the recorder (loss of streaming). This is useful when recording from slow sources (ZIP drives, old hard drives, very fragmented disks in low memory machines, or reading from scratched disks) and ends up making a big difference when it comes to the number of CDR media you waste.I don't like Adaptec's bug-ware and would suggest using more powerful apps like Padus Diskjuggler, Ahead's Nero and even the excellent Plextor Plextools, but in any case don't worry, when you have a Plexwriter is the hardware that counts, you can later get any software you want for it...
I bought two of these mice about a year ago and really like the thing but both have failed after about a year. I have a third one I bought a few weeks ago and I hope it holds up longer than a year. I need to replace the second one that failed but I am not sure about getting another one of these. I have now had four of these mice and not a one of them has lasted for more than a year. Some only six months. I kept buying them because of a good price and while it kept working it was a great mouse. But I give up going to have to try some other brand.
I was a little unsettled initially when I attempted to make a back-up copy of a DVD and kept getting write errors (I think similar to other reviewers here). I was using decent 8X DVD+R discs. I first tried different kinds of DVD burning software from download.com, thinking that was the problem, however the problem still existed. Then I noticed that all of the various DVD burning software I was using had the write speed set to max. Since this is one of the newer drives, the max speed for DVD+R discs is 16X, which is way too fast for most blank DVD media out there. I turned the speed setting down and the problem was fixed--no more errors. I recommend others try the same if you experience write errors with this drive.Therefore, I rate this drive 4.5/5.0. The drive is excellent and does what it is supposed to, so why not 5.0/5.0? Well, I wish that the drive was bundled with different software. I prefer 1 Click DVD (it's very easy to use yet has plenty of options if you need them). For those requiring greater speed, I recommend buying two Sony drives so that you can make copies directly and bypass the hard drive.
i have using this carmera, for couple month and i also selling in my shop, i feel great vision with 2.5 inch LCD also provide great quility of picture, i have detial compare with Sony P100, in many way are the same, but why we have to pay more for a good quility of Camera. even the size of LCD is much better than Sony, and easy to use for starter to take pro-pictures.
Sound pretty decent. My old JVC boombox generate much better bass than this but it doesn't support MP3. Everything else is standard for a small boombox.
These speakers matched with Soundblaster Live make your computer come to life. Easy setup and installation. If I had to use just one word &quot;WOW&quot;. Kudos to Amazon.com for excellent delivery. I ordered them on 22 Dec and they arrived on the 24th!
I was given this camera as a Christmas gift. I can't believe that a camera was actually produced in this day and age without a flash. It is useless unless you are outside. Even outside, you can only take close up shots and they don't come out really well. Forget distance shots! Other reviewers are recommending this for a child but I wouldn't even waste the money to do that. I'd rather buy a cheaper 35mm camera with a flash for someone just beginning to take pictures. I'd definitely stay clear of this one!
When my home network got too big, I decided to wall mount a Cat6 patch panel and 1gb router (see my other reviews).This wall mount works fine and has good manufacturer packaging. All the hardware seems to be of decent quality. The hinge comes in handy when I need to punch down a new connection.7/28/10 Update - Product still performs well.
I travel alo with my camera equipment and was looking for a roomy, well arranged, camera backpack. This was the one. Lots of room and easy transport through airport security. Extra room for personal items.
This memory served it's purpose and speed up my old computer. Very easy to install, and works well. This memory is not the greatest but for the price it is excellent
PRO: It works...very stable...cheap cartridge...very good print quality and speed...replaces all our HP printers in the office.CON: None
All my laptops have DVD burners and they are just sitting idle and waiting to die, why not put them to good use.After checking Wikipedia, I learned that DVD RAM can be used like a hard drive and have practically unlimited rewrite capabilities, so it can be a almost free onsite backup solution since I already have many otherwise useless DVD burners.It's extremely simple to use, put it in DVD drive, and Windows7/8 will format it, after a short while it's ready to be used like a hard drive. You can just copy files to it or delete files from it. There is no driver to install.4.7GB(4.26GB formatted) may not seem enough these days, but most cloud storage services provide no more than 5GB free space.It has enough capacity to backup all my important files. so if anything happens to my harddrive, I don't lose everything. The most important thing is: this backup solution does not rely on network.The writing speed is slow, around 1MB/s average, but I mainly use it to backup small files, so I am ok with it. The reading performance is surprisingly good, files open almost instantly like on a hard drive.I will report if the disk fails prematurely.
level: career techie (not IT guy)equipment: (old) Netgear 108Mbps router, (antique) Linksys 10/100 wired routerProblem: Failing G router (weekly reboots), no wireless on antique router, Desire for Gigabit and N router in a mixed network. D-link priced right but reviews suggest hit/miss w/ product.Pros: Setup on Mac took 3 minutes, unpacking time took longer. Already knew about device/setup IP conflict prior to purchase. Lots of config settings. Has everything, does everything (almost). Once FINALLY setup, the unit performs well. Still get 60% N signal at 80ft (4 walls + ceiling/floor). Nothing to compare it to so I guess it's ok (laptops were new and not tested on the netgear). Owned unit since Nov 2007, solid performer.Cons: 1. The install. PITA!!!!! Install disc is worthless (firmware 1.10) and the Auto Wizards are useless. EQ: Mac OS 10.2.8, XP Pro, Win2k, Vista (laptops Dell & HP), Samba (LaCie) NAS box. Wouldn't recognize everything 100% (ie. able to access NAS settings via web browser but unable to access files on the NAS). Wasted 2 weekends entering settings and MAC addresses manually. Was about to return it for a TrendNet but gave it one last try. Final attempt starting again w/ Mac only. Slowly, re-introduced NAS, and other PCs to network and it was fine.. No changes in settings/procedure, nothing. Go figure ~_~ .2. Unlabeled BLUE LEDs are ridiculously bright. I hate blue LEDs.Other Thoughts: Replaced a good but failing netgear 108Mbps router. Have not done any speed tests. Would much rather have green/amber LEDs than the current blue LED fad. Also, given the install, no consideration was given to the usb port. A network printer was later added as a standalone unit onto the network (neither attached to the router or NAS).Brother HL-2170w 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless & Wired Network Interfaces.. Update: After 4 years, the unit locks up and requires rebooting at least 2x a week. Good life of router.
I bought this camera for my four year old, but I would have been better off with a toy camera instead. The only thing you can take a picture of is a light bulb or fixture. It requires very bright lights to take a picture. It is the worst product I have ever bought.
I bought this tripod for my DSLR camera. I was a little skeptical about the sturdiness because of the low price. Decided to try it based on the reviews of others. I'm glad I did. It holds my Sony easily even with a 300mm zoom lens. HINT: when using the zoom lens, I position the lens directly over the leg for better stability. It's easy to set up and stores easily in my camera bag.My only complaint is that it doesn't have a quick release. But that's a minor issue for me.
We just printed 4' x 10' maps of a 280 acre festival venue with this printer. It had to be done in two pieces - 2ft wide - but it was easy, cheap, pretty quick considering the size and it came out beautifully. We've been beating the heck out of this printer making posters and handbills and trifold handouts and etc. In short, any job that was too big for an 8 1/2 x 11/14/17/whatever but too short a run to go out for commercial printing. Or too unique to afford commercial printing -- like this giant map. Printing large graphics at hi-resolutions does soak up the ink, and there's 8 large cartridges in this machine(!), but it still gets high marks for convenience and efficiency for the short or unusual runs. Recommended.
wow.. these are amazing! I had a pair of shure e2c and these just blow them away in sound and comfort. The highs can be a little tinny sometimes with certain EQ settings, but all in all, these are outstanding.. The deep and mid bass response is just invigorating.. the highs are good as long as you don't go nuts with the EQ. Also the new angled jack is a nice touch for chord longevity.. I am extremely happy with these so far!
rarely use it though, im not a pro, but it's a good tool to have for my camera. it works well.
So, I got a cable. It works. I specifically ordered this one because its purple - and since its in a high visibility spot running across my livingroom floor, I thought that would make it better. I did NOT get the purple I ordered, but brilliant red, which looks awful. I would have ordered from the other supplier if this one had in fact listed the product I ordered as out of stock. I don't think substituting color should be automatic, when I am specifically ordering something for its color. It works though, of course... I'm giving it 3 stars as it does its job but knocking off 2 as its not colored as advertised.
The product is grea and since they have the clear plastic window on them, I'm able to make my own cover for my movies.
I have researced this camera with the pros and due to my purchasing of more elaborate Canon products, Canon 10 and 20 D and the new L series lenses etc. the store first lent me the camera, wanting my opinion. To add to the other review about Macs I will share the solution of extreme hours of furstration, trouble shooting and the store calling the best and highest at Epson and Mac. No one had the anwer but slowly reports were coming out that the Canon 10 D printed dark and this problem was for people with macs. People with Macs use the product. They are the downloaders, the croppers and want the pictures to look right. So the truth, Ta Da Ta Da, (how I felt) . There is no problem with a Canon and a Mac nut always confirm combatibility. Canon has never been a problem with Mac, Canon is the only large camera producer who utilizes a system within their digital cameras called Print Image Matching. Why did some one not tell me this! Not evern Canon or Epson had the answer and Mac listed compatible with the camera and the R800 printer. But the pictures dark and when the LCD of both the computer and the camera looked the same and with good exposure, (Enough but not to much light) my pictures were dark and I was nuts, My husbands Dimage Minolta pictures printed true to color and beautifully. Must be the Mac the world cried out. Wrong. This is the truth no one knew until the week after I figured it out and then on the Canon Website.The problem is that Canon, separate from most others uses a system in their cameras, that enables the information on the memory disk to talk if you will to the printer, called Print Image Matching. Most all of the other biggies, Nikon, the old Minolta, Olympus (I think) utilitze a system called Photo Matching something or other. In other words, Mac is fine, but any Canon Camera on any computer needs a Print Image Matching Printer. This is so the the camera or disk can share information with the computer who then talks to the printer about the information on the disk. Canon is the only one at the time not joining the pack and developing their own Print Image Matching. So my Epson printer is comaptible with Mac, the camera as well but due to not being a Print Image Matching Printer they were not speaking resulting in dark pictures and on the mac no way to correct it seemed. The most knowledgable at Canon knew nothing, nor at Epson so the world of course cried out it was the mac, I must of checked and rechecked compatibility over 100 times. I stopped printing. . Thanks Canon. You must own a Print Image Matching Printer. Could of told us. . I confirmed it with intense research and denial from all of a problem, when buying the Epson Picturemate four by six portable printer. I had finally after reading and reading and callng, read the reviews on Amazon of the Camera. Same complaint for more than Mac users, Hmmmm. Then in a very obscure photo magazine I saw it, Canon was the only one to use a system within the camera called Print Image Matching. Everyone else, the other. In buying the epson Picturemate for fun with the kids that has the PIM I confirmed it. My picures were priinting beautifully. My camera or disk was talking to the Mac, but the printer was not Print Image Matching so the computer could not talk to my Epson Printer re information on the disk re everything, Then the Epson Picturemate four by sic portable , bought for fun with the kids, with Print Image Matching combined in the printer with the Photo Matching what ever of EVERYONE elso. The next week of it was on Canon's website. So now, more than Canon Printers have the PIM you need, Since I bought my Canon i9900 upper end printer the shots are fabulous and they are looking good! I am however very disappointed in the lack of selection of Canon Paper both in quality and size and universally it is said that you must use, in order for them to last, the same type of paper as the printer. To add, no one can know how long digital prints will last and the claims of 100 years or 30 are unfounded. Why. Digital has not been around that long. If you scrap book ie with Digital Shots now of your baby, with a less expensive paper and printer by the time they are in their thirties and wanting to show it to their kids the pictures will probably be gone. Faded. Done. A solution is to back up the scrapbooked pictures together in a group or what is called an album and mark it for reproduction later. This is put on a CD or DVD for saving. Or be wise and do photo slide shows and put them on DVD with music and text and for me, I take out the old film camera, a Canon EOS IIE four times a year on certain memorable dates and take black and whites for longevity. Proven to last for hundreds of years. The camera (the one I am supposed to be discussing is great) I have used it and bought it as the fun one but so impressive instead of lugging the much more epensive and larger professional 20 D and flash and lenses etc. Sometime times for a pro who spent a ton on other Canon equipment and more than the camera on a rolling case to carry that equipment it has I will be honest, made me mad at times. Upsetting to check the information on the greatest Photo and see it was not taken on all that epensive stuff.Also do you know what a picoleter is, Epson reps don't and it is important. A picoleter is the size of the droplet of ink that comes from the printer so a larger picoleter make the pictures more grainy. You want millions of small ink dots, not millions of larger, but half the amount. Important, never on the box, the old Epson 2200 had a 4 picoleter and this was considered at the time the best or the range to not go above. My Canon Printer is a 2 picoleter. Ask and people will think you are crazy but is important, Unfortunately I have discovered for myself even if I feel Ok about not bringing the big guns and throwing this in my purse, It has raised to many comments of those who are used to the professional and it, I believe, harms me but I sell my photos. You can not charge money and bring an elph. But in the secret of you house you can be jealous of some of the features and the desire to have them in your finer equipment and the man who said look for the green dot is right, I stand for minutes sometimes with my victum unknowing and wait for that shot. I move and dance around. Also please, I beg you do not use a processor of your pictures such as Costco, Walgreens etc to save money, You must crop first and just turning over a disk and say print it is crazy. Play, learn it and love it and keep that film camera for those black and whites and many times you will be infuritated as the camera you by today will be outdated and cheaper tomorrow. I wonder how many pictures, so dear to me, I would not have if I waited until the price dropped. I hear to many times the craziness of the statement "the price will drop so I am going to wait". There is no time to wait. What did you not get as you can take 400 shots for free? Let me just lecture you some more, do not be tempted by the powershot 7,1 megapixel for that great price and you want all the megapixels you can have so you can crop the picture and have a good photo still. The 4 times optical, faster processor and image stabilization makes it for those who have spent years of joy and frustration learning a no brainer. Spend the extra or you will be back to upgrade and if switching from film especially the S series is mandatory as you might repeat the mistake I see so often. By a digital, not good enough, get discouraged and not go out and just take hundreds of pictures to practice so you reach back to the film camera and it's security. Of course the Canon 2o D with the L series lenses is much finer and brilliant. But depending on the shot, it is for some, a very close call not noticed. Thanks Canon. Remember, Print Image Matching. Small picoleter of 2. Mac. Good to go. Also the other Rumor is that the Canon Photo Image Program does not work with Mac. 1) It does it is only a disclaimer of no mac disks if upgraded and 2) if you own a mac you will never use the Canon Image Program. Any computer user should have something elso. Does not need to cost gillions. The movie that was made in 9 months and had to be to make Sundance Film Festival, sweeping all awards was made on a $50 mac program. Also get used to the joy of Steve Jobs if a mac person, you will love him and hate him for the same thing, cutting edge, new things, price reductions. Stagnate or be glad there is a new Iphoto. Huge differences in 6. Go for it.
Bought this unit at Walmart and LOVED IT for 8 months. Then the sound went out. I called Polaroid and was informed of the 90 day policy! That sucks! Thank God for my husband who NEVER throws electronic boxes away, I retuned it to Walmart for a full refund. Beware of this product!
cheap price, decent shipping, and I've been using it for about a month now....works with Creative Zen 4gb player
This is a great product, however, if you live in a large city like Los Angeles, most of the FM frequencys are TAKEN! Makes it difficult to find a station you can use with good reception. Maybe it will be better for long road trips.
Great drive, but you need to have XP Pro in order to use it. You need to turn off Windows Simple File Sharing which can ONLY be done with XP Pro.Note that I called LaCie tech support and they were amazing and tried to help me the best they could. They even found out a work around to solve this issue but no satifacti=ory for most people.
I just love my Epson printer, good quality pitures and cd/dvd print, my dvd now look so professional, but I have to designed for my collections not for all my cd/dvd...cause ink too expensive.
Uplugged the battery from the charger, packed in the carry on, went to use in in the 3rd hour of 6 hour flight to entertain my 3 year old girl, DVD loaded, hit the power switch, nothing happened, doublechecked everthing, but had to explain to a 3 year old why she couldn't see Pocahontas because the new DVD player was broke. (still works with AC though)
The sound stopped functioning on this product very soon after we received it so it had to be returned.
Easy to set up. Older home with thick walls limits usable distance. No interference. No problems. Looks good. Good support from Linksys.
I do like this product and I think it's very useful but I have to say that I am not as often in a situation where the pen is better than the mouse when I'm doing my designing. It's not as useful for working with fonts or when you get into the blending properties, etc. There is still a lot of call for the mouse. And the mouse would be a lot better if the pad were bigger, because once you hit the edge of the pad, the mouse no longer works.The mouse is not as noisy as a normal mouse, it's perfectly comfortable but it would just be nice if I could use my old mouse along with the pen.some people are saying that the mouse functions like the pen does, coinciding with the same position on the screen, but this is not true as you can change that setting. You can change it with the pen as well, so that it functions like a standard mouse and it's position is relative to where you put it down rather than matching the same spot on the screen (if you get my drift) which I find is easier if you're having trouble with the way it works by default.so, it's a good buy at the price they are offering it for but the mouse is disappointing.
you get what you pay for. have had complaints re: voice volume & quality. Not nearly as comfortable as other headsets I've used.
Have played at least 30 different combinations of dvd-r, dvd+r, and + and - r/w of many brands, this panasonic never had a problem.As far as picture quality, I have compared high end sony and toshiba units side by side, and the panasonic is better than most, certainly in this price range. One can tell by zooming with high action picuters and hdtvs.One reviewer below mentioned DVD-Audio syupport and 5.1. Keeop in mind they are talking about highly specialixed dvd audio disks, which are a very small niche market (100% of cd players and 99% of dvd players don't support dvd audio this way anyway, whcih is why dvd-audio is not very common, i.e.how many do you see at the music store or on amazon)).This DVD player fully supports all audio formates on dvd videos, including 5.1 directly or through either the digital and 5.1 outputs to your receiver. (Your receiver does NOT have to have 5.1 inputs). Indeed the sound quality and capabilities are excellent.
The uv filter screwed right onto my Nikon lense, no problem. Feel better having added protection of my lense.
These speakers are so great i use them for my laptop speakers, i can plug them into my laptop and never have to worry about battery either. They are ideal though for ipods, and for travel. Comes with a holder for you ipod, a cord to plug into ipod or mp3 player and a cord to plug into your laptop of computer if you don't want to use the batteries. Don't worry about losing te cords, they all wrap up when you fold up the speakers. Neat and compact as well as loud and clear.
I looked around quite a bit before settling on the VAIO TR3. I am more than pleased with it and heartily recommend it. It is a perfect size for personal use in tight spaces. I use it on business travel and also when I take a break from work, by going to the local coffee shop.The letters on the keyboard are in a different kind of font and sometimes, if you look down at the keyboard, it can disorient you. Yes, the machine does get warm - but it is not a problem at all. This machine is jam packed with features, from the cd burner to the camera - which takes great still shots by swiveling the camera around.I say - get this gem now.
This is a simply amazing device. It is affordable, functional and nicely designed. I have waited many years to get this level of functionality for this low price. I have been editing my old 8mm video directly onto dvd and it works great. The picture quality is superb when copied from 20 year old 8mm videotape. Rave review in the NY Times "Circuits" section for March 8.
I read cautionary tales about this product and ignored them. Not only was it difficult (cumbersome) to use, but it is already busted after a couple of months. It was hyper sensitive. I am very disappointed b/c my whole goal was to take family vhs tapes and turn them into digital discs.
Great Printer but very cheap ink. Returned the printer only because the ink smears even with the slightest touch of the fingers. My old canon bjc-240 didn't have this problem. I don't understand why canon uses such cheap ink for an otherwise great printer. Scans great, printing looks sharp. But ink will inevitably smear when you handle the document. I wish someone mentioned this before I bought this printer. I eventually went with the Samsung SCX-4100 Laser Multifunction printer for cheaper price!
I got these speakers as a gift and started using them together with my MP3-player as well as with my laptop while travelling. I have to say that I was amazed by the sound quality and the power these little speakers produce. Sure, I'm not an expert - but they sound way better than most speakers in general (even bigger ones) and they're perfect for the traveller as they are quite small and foldable.The other day I decided to buy an extra set for my friend (who has a laptop with awful sounding speakers) so I went online to check the prices on the Panasonic RPSPT70 - I NEVER thought it would be so cheap. It's not even half the price of most products in the same category! I've been looking at several alternatives in the store and the Panasonic RPSPT70 sounds much, much better than most of them. For anyone looking for small yet powerful speakers - look no further - this is all you need!
This worked well in my situation. I sit with my back to a large bank of windows. With the windows and the bright lights the glare from my monitor was almost unbearable. This glare screen did the trick. The bright glare is not an issue anymore. I like it.
A good camera with a good performance. This item is worthy to buy.
This damn thing does not fit the Brazilian made Corolla. It's too big so you'll have to cut it on the left and right side to make it fit.
Purchased these for a customer to use at a car wash. They are absolutley fine quality speakers and well suited for such a harsh environment. I would certainly expect they would perform nicely at any outdoor installation. The construction is certainly good enough for rough service locations like a car wash, where some people seem to feel inclined to spray the speakers if the music is not to their liking. The sound quality is also great but be certain you drive them properly. Will be using this product on other outdoor set ups.
This product was great, I live in a two story brick building and this gives pretty fast connections to everyone in the house! It also looks pretty good and protects the internet information through encription. the only drawback is that it sometimes needs to be unplugged and replugged to reset its sync with the main modem. Any problem however is easily solved with the friendy support staff the user can call.
This is a bargain for the sound and product quality. The speaks look beautiful. I connected the speaker to my Yamaha receiver and played the Transformer 2 blue ray DVD. The sound is amazing! To eliminate the need to run wires from the receiver to the surround sound speakers in the back, there is a Rocketfish Wireless Surround Sound Kit. Highly recommend this home theater system to anyone! It is a bargain price for the great sound quality it delivers!
I bought a DSC-F55 in November 99 for just under 600 dollars and with the new 32 mb stick available the amount of photos you can take is almost unlimited. My biggest complaint is Sony. You buy the product, they give you a lite version of their software Picture Gear 3.2 tell you to purchase the full version and accessories but nothing is available. It seems too bad that a company with Sony's reputation can not bundle the full lenght version of their software or at least make it available for download from their site. I have not been able to buy an extra battery yet or the DC adapter for the car or the camera case.As far as the camera I have really enjoyed the small size. Lots of my friends have the larger Sony's and they all love mine. The red eye problem I solved since I have to work with the pictures in Adobe Photoshop and have been able to remove the red eye that has shown up in some picures. I realize that the camera is new to the market and that printer manufacture will probably catch up in the near future.
works very good, my only complaint is the mic cord isn't very long, your going to have to add a 12v plug for your cigarette outlet if you dn't want to hard wire it
I have really enjoyed it so far....it is so easy to use and the pictures come out great! i highly recommend this camera for anyone, especially travelers who need an easy to use, but yet good quality camera.
I purchased mine on 2008 after my company purchased a lot of them. This Monday July 11 2011, the unit stopped working. It shut itself down automatically in a few hours of restart. I called the support they walked through self-testing with me and decided it is bad. Today July 15, the new one comes and seems working so far. The warrant process is pleasant. Bottom line I will continue to buy in the future.
These are an amazing set of headphones. I'm not an audiophile by any means. My main source of music is my iPod. Anyways, I've had these Grados for 4 years and the build and sound quality is excellent. These headphones bring new life to your existing music collection. I'm pretty rough with my headphones, and these are the only pair of headphones that have lasted this long for me.In less than four years, I've broken:Sennheiser HD280 (which also had excellent sound quality) - and the foam started falling apart and the headband broke, but the headphones still produced fine sound,Sony MDR-blah-blah (lesser sound quality) - build quality really sucks the foam started peeling in about a month,4 different Skull-Candy earbuds (decent sound quality. better than the Sonys). I keep buying the skull-candy earbuds because they're more convenient for flights and travel. Unfortunately, they keep breaking. It's pretty annoying.Anyways, the only pair of headphones that have lasted this long are the Grado SR60. Plus, the Grado SR60 has the best sound quality along with the Sennheiser HD280.
The Samsung 56" DLP HD TV is a very good product. I believe it to be the best value in big screen HD television today. It has the latest resolution ability - 1080p and has a bright and rich color display. The picture can be viewed in a room with any amount of light and the no-glare display is far superior to the screen on plasma units. You get the very most for your money with DLP and Samsung has produced a winner here. The only feature "missing" from this model is picture-in-picture. If you must have that feature, look for another model as this one does not have it. Otherwise, it has everything needed for great HD television and is easy to setup and operate. You cannot find a better HD television anywhere near its price range.
Purchased these binoculars to replace aged Bushnell Falcon 10x50's which literally disintegrated in my hands over the last few years and have now finally completely fallen apart (the plastic threads on the main tubes cracked to the point where they won't thread together anymore, rendering the binoculars useless). The Nikon Action 10x50's seem so much more solid!! The optics are phenomenal - I'm able to see and count surfers in the lineup from miles away, and when viewing actual surfing action there's absolutely no side-to-side distortion, it's like watching up-close video even though I'm far away on the beach. Others have complained about the caps being difficult - which I don't agree with, but in my opinion the carrying case could fit tighter and be made of a more water resistant type of material. But compared to the phenomenal optics and obvious solid feel and probable longevity of these binoculars, these other issues become minor to the point of irrelevancy... These binoculars are totally value-for-money at this price point- and I'm sorry I didn't buy them a long time ago!
I bought this system several months ago and I've been using it as my primary home entertainment sound system. It's been fantastic. The bass is completely there (sometimes too much), the speakers are extremely well matched, and they hide inconspicuously enough for my taste. I only have one gripe and that's the voice clarity. Unless I punch the volume up all the way, the little center channel speaker can't seem to give me what I need. The surround effects are marvelous but they tend to blow me away when they come in after a quiet conversation in the movie. I'm thinking of purchasing center with a little more size to change the dynamics of the system, but with the limited power (20 watts) I'm afraid it'll sound just as quiet. BUT, other than that one problem, the system has been great. If you put an attenuator on the lines, the hum disappears and it can handle most anything you want to dish out. DVD is outstanding and my MP3 collection has never sounded sweeter. If this is your price range, get this system because with all the amenities, even the shortcomings will still not touch the entertainment you'll get from this system.
Plugged it in and it works great. Lights stay on all the time, it would have been nice if they used for something besides a change in color (which I haven't seen yet- thankfully) when you overpower a port. Like the other reviewers I love the front port for flash drives - makes that very convenient.
These batteries' recharge time is proportional to the amount of power taken out of them. In other words, if you used only a little power, it will recharge quickly.Why is this important? Well if you have just taken a bunch of shots, but have not exhausted the battery AND need to have a full charge to go on to other shooting, you won't have to wait long. (Some batteries have to discharge completely before charging and their charger does this for you whether you want it or not.)
I got this camera last week &amp; I'm really having a good time with it. It's the first digital camera I've ever had, so I don't really have much to say by way of comparison. I already made 3 movies and impressed my friends. It's really light, it doesn't make any noise, and it's almost perfect. I would give it a 5 if it had sound &amp; if the web cam feature worked with Mac OS X. The software that comes with it is all for PC, but I didn't need that anyway (with the help of iMovie).
This is my 3rd external and it is great, nice and compact giving the storage space...500GB for a low price what more can you ask for..a must have!!!
I bought this for my trip to Grand Cayman, I bought 3 actually. All my pics came up really good. Of course the quality is not 100% but all the underwater shots were really nitid. I only took a couple of shots outside the water, they look ok. I got amazing pictures.
I use it in my living room and the sound travels quite far. The bass is right under the fireplace, so the bass gets too loud at times. Overall good experience though
100 CD label with this price. It is a good deal. It is a good addition if you want to find something to buy in order to get free shipping from Amazon. :)
Great bag! Fits my 15" laptop perfectly, with room for cords, mouse and other accessories. Seems durable, nicely padded and cute as heck to boot :). The price here was the best I found, also. Fantastic buy!
I got my XA2 player yesterday and got it set up last night. I bought Serenity with it, and popped it in expecting to watch a few scenes. I ended up watching the whole thing!!! The player is simple, well made and easy to set up. The remote is really nice, with backlighting. But the picture.........man is it ever beautiful. It is breathtaking and I've seen this movie several times on regular dvd. With the price discount and the free HD DVDs from Toshiba currently available, this is a no brainer. Order and you will not be disappointed!!!
What a great gadget. It works right out of the box. The hardest part is tuning your radio to the right frequency. Sound is pretty good too. I use it in my car and it is good when staying away from home to tune your clock radio.One quibble, and why I don't give it a 5 star is that is in not compatible with other add-ons i.e. you cannot use the itrip in conjunction with airclick, as there is no through connection. Also the use of the iTrip makes selecting a suitable case for the combined ipod and iTrip very limited.
I am pleased with the ink, I am currently also using non OEM ink for my Epson R320 photo printer, I paid $35 for the same set last year. I was going to buy again on the same web site I used, but I happened to see this one on Amazon for $15 (after shipping fee), What a deal! It is the same type of ink that I am using. I am thinking to order another set for spare.
No hissing, good sound isolation, can be used for hours (at least by the teens), compact, light and still have large drivers.Lows are not very pronounced, comparing to similarily priced sennheiser HD201, but the size is MUCH smaller too. Since mobile phones are not known to be able to drive lows anyway - perfect match.Very good alternative to the inside-the-ear types that I, personally, cannot tolerate due to the feeling of something foreigh plugging my ears and lack of air circulation.Kid takes them to school and has no problems with peers or administrators.NO, these are NOWHERE near full-size Sony MDR-6, but they are perfect for what they are - mid priced PORTABLE headset for low to mid-price portable electronics.
there is no way to reset the counter on this VCR! Even when you put in a new tape, it won't go back to zero. It drives me crazy. Other than that, I'd say this is a pretty good buy. I've had mine for about six months and it still works.
Ordered 3 sets of 9 NEW microcassets. They arrived with a rubberband around 9 loose tapes and the other 18 were loose (their rubber bands had come off)in a bubble envelope with a rip big enough for them to fall out. Not to mention that 4 tapes had come out of the plastic case and the cases had to be put back together. To advertise as new with a picture showing them in a manufacturers package seems a little deceiving.
My favorite pair of speakers is an old set of Fishers that I found on the street the night before garbage collection. They were the best speakers I ever had. After many years, the passive radiators just dried out and fell apart. I used these as replacements, and they sound just fine. Yes, I tested them out with "Who's Next" and "Sticky Fingers." They sound just fine.I actually called the company directly to ask a few questions; the person at the phone was knowledgeable and assured me that there is a no-hassle return policy. I'd buy from them in a flash.
The replacement drive that lacie has sent me has also failed and I'm returning it for a third one in 1 years time!
Only thing to say great product. You catch signal everywhere and easy to handle. Nice picture and good sound. Excellent!!
I had no problem with this adapter. I needed to be able to transfer old tapes to DVD, and could not have done it without this.
I installed it myself (got the wiring diagrams for my car online), and you do need to be an intermediate level electrician (shade tree mech) or higher to read the diagrams. The keyless door entry was the toughest part to install, which for the novice installer may need help from the professionals and need more parts ($12 door relay not included). It took me two weekends to get the wiring right (remote start one day, door works properly in two days). Once working, it really "WOW!" me. Siren wakes the living dead. Shock sensor has great sensitivity (it can sense impact from a soft football to car). Temperature reader is built into module, and you can push a button on the remote that has LCD to view precise temp (F or C) in car. Can be programmed to remote start if temp drops below certain temps (to keep engine from freezing). 2nd remote has 5 buttons, 5th button is for a built in LED flashlight (almost blinding for a little thing). Nicely made tough, carbon fiber remotes. I've had a small problem with the remote start not working after 5 months, but Audiovox gladly replaced the module for me when I called and sent the module back. Hope the new module will last longer, and not a quality problem.
Negative pages I received are perfect for my use. They are of good quality. They were shipped/arrived in a timely manner and in excellent shape.
Hangs on my belt. Never gets scratched. Still works.Cann't ask for more than that.
Although the sound is good and the price very reasonable, the grills rust after four months on the deck. The bright white cabinets fades to a yellowish tint after six months on the deck. Even though the sound is still good, they look terrible.
I have Windows XP and researched a lot before selecting the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000. I am very happy with its performance and many of my relatives who also have Windows XP purchased it for our family video connections across the miles. It seemed to have more user controls and settings than the Logitect my parents are using. I only know of people using this camera with Windows XP -- not sure how well it will work with Windows Vista or older Windows 98, etc.
This Philips DVD player was bought to replace an earlier version purchased almost 3 years ago. That model finally went psycho, doing many weird things during playback, such as suddenly deciding there was "no disc", etc. Perhaps a diet of daily power interruptions, rather dusty environs, and occassional extremes of arid heat and chilly dampness accelerated its demise.This newer model is not coded for, nor have I a code to make it, "all regions" unlike the programming I found for the old one. Still if only NTSC & PAL discs are in your collection, it does the job just fine. The white remote is a color choice that will show dirt very soon, but the DVD unit itself is great, is thin so it fits in tight cabinets on top of the TV, looks good, and was delivered VERY quickly at a 'great value' price. Not over-loaded with 'lookit my new toy' bells and whistles that nearly no one uses, but still not as intuitive as the older model. No matter, having had the first one, had no hesitation to buy this as a replacement, and will likely go back for a similar model when this one finally dies.I could not test the up-converting feature as my multi-zone/multi-voltage tv is not HDTV capable, so I have no such discs in my collection at this time. All said and done? BUY IT!!! The Amazon price is again excellent, as was the service. - JS
A simple drive that is no faster or better than an comparable drive you could buy for $5. The encryption software is no better than free software you can download for flash drives.
It is good media for the money. I burnt over 20 disc with two of my CD/DVD burner Sony DW-D26A and LiteOn 52327S and there is no coaster or error disc. However, from my experience when I burnt the music file onto the disc at 52x, it has statics and skip track while I played the disc on my car stereo.After reading an internet forum about burning music files on CD-R, I tried to downgrade the speed to 16x while burning music files, the disc played flawlessly. There is always a new trick to learn. So far I am not aware of any problem on burning data and video files at 52x speed.
This is well made, gives you the confidence that your lens will be protected.It has a side loop with velcro to attach to another bag or even to a belt.
I bough the card reader to spare myself buying individual USB adapters for each of the different media cards that I use.The SABRENT card reader that I received was working fine for the USB, the SD and the Sony Memory Card readers; However, it was not reading the micro SD card. I did not have the chance to test the remaining card types since I do not use them. I am using windows vista 32; I tried to download the driver from SABRENT website but it is only compatible with Windows XP.Also, I noticed only 4 drive letters added under the removable hard drives after I connected the card reader but I suspect that the system should detect more letters assuming that each card slot will have a letter.I contacted SABRENT support twice with no avail; I am about to return this product back.
Bought this product to set up 3 computers on my single Comcast connection. Out of the box to full connection took like 10 minutes and most of that was spent crawling around on the floor plugging in wires.
I did not read all SC101 reviews before I acquired a unit with 2-250Gb drives on Ebay. That was fortunate as I had no problems with the install or firmware / software upgrades. I have a DSL modem/WiFi router in my basement. A Cat5 cable runs to a router in my basement lab, and another Cat5 cable runs to my second floor office. 3 computers are connected in my office, plus a WiFi laptop, and 4 computers in my lab. The SC101 is connected to the office router. All computers access SC101 files like it was a local drive, and I have had no problems. File access and transfer speeds are adequate for my needs.I did find heat generation to be alarming, so I removed the drives and electronics and modified the case. I drilled about 60 .0625 diameter holes between the top heat sink ribs. Then I bored a 2" hole in the center of the bottom and epoxied a modified 12 volt 2" computer fan (part of frame removed) into the hole. I drive the fan with a 9 volt power adapter for reduced RPM and minimized noise. That helped a lot, but I found that standing the SC101 on its 'nose', with the cable end up, made this even better. This places the electronics end down, so I presume that a lot of heat comes from the electronics and is removed by the fan arrangement.
I had 6 remote controls-cable-tv-receiver-cd-dvd-vcrNO I HAVE ONLY ONE - which my wife and my coffetable loveThe price was far below competitors for the same unit(like $50 CHEAPER!!!!)Programming took sometime but its only once even if the batteries die. The only complaint I have is ....the name of the buttons on the LCD screen can NOT be changed!!So in short you have to remember where you put the not so typical buttons...admittedly after a couple of days this was not an issue.
This is a terrific camera. I have been toying around with 35mm point and shoots for the past several years. I have never been satisfied with the results. I finally decided to get rid of them and buy an SLR. I did research for about three months and could not find another camera to match this one in terms of cost and amenities. It can do just about everything the amature photographer wants to do. I have used Minolta SLRs years ago and found the cameras to be totally dependable. Minolta still makes a great product. This camera is easy to use and not intimidating. Read the manual after you shoot a few rolls of film to get used to all of the bells and whistles to use this camera to its fullest potential. The metering is fabulous. The eye-start mechanism is totally awesome for focusing. This is the best feature of the camera. You should buy this cameraThanks, Minolta!!!!!
I love this little power house of a unit. I wanted one to play my IPod in my bedroomwhen I am listening to soothing music to go to sleep by. Great value and very easy to use. Sound quality is amazing such an inexpensive model.
I hate ear buds. Not because of the sound but they absolutely wipe out my ears (meaning they hurt like hell). Over the years with my many Ipods come the supplied ear buds that not only sound like excrement, they hurt my ears after several minutes. I have tried others and they are equally painful. My son has a pair of the above earphones. I couldn't believe how comfortable, so quickly went the $33 route...cheap at half the price. They stay in, sound fine, and most important of all...after an hour or so, I am still not aware of their presence. I also have Sony street phones, which I enjoy but these are far more compact and unobtrusive. I am junking all those earphones that are in-between that are anchored by the ears (some, very time consuming to put on).I am hard put to recommend any other product as a value for the bucks spent as I would this one.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Got this about a week ago and I couldn't be happier! Has more features than I will ever use, but it's nice that they are there. Starting up is a snap. Haven't printed at all yet, but image quality is great. Downloading pictures to the computer is also super easy. Highly recommend it to who can afford it.Also bought the Wp-Dc300 waterproof case, that this is great. Can't wait to take it scuba diving (good to 100ft!). It will also be great for the beach, keeps that sand out. it is expensive but when it arrives you'll see why, the quality is fantastic.I had some trouble find a case that would work with this camera. Saw lots of complaints in the reviews so I went to Best Buy to fit a couple. I found that the Samsonite 801bk fits really well. The camera has little room to move, it fits a spare battery, spare CF card easily and the video wire (this makes it kinda tight but still works). The case is rather small so its still easy to carry around.Hope all this helps, Good Luck!
I work as a recruiter in a noisy, open, bullpen environment. Callers never know how noisy it is becuase the noise is canceled to a high degree. The audio quality for me listening to callers, can be turned up much louder than a standard desk phone. That said, the CS70N earpeice speaker is small, so the range/depth of a person's voice is not as wide/deep. It's not tinny, or sound like a tin can - but you won't hear the bass for example from a Darth Vader or James Earl Jones! It's a small trade off. I'm on the phone all day, the battery lasts with ease. I wear it all day, and have been for about 2-3 years. Its not the most durable, but considering I use it all day every day it has lasted. WARRANTY support is AMAZING. I purchsed my first model, the earpeice turning joint lasted about a year, and Plantronics directly replaced the unit, after another year I had the same problem, and they replaced that one too. I purchased this unit, and I'm on my 3rd replaced (FREE & FREE overnight shipping) earpeice/headset, and original base unit.BOTTOM LINE = get one!
I bought this monitor 3 days ago from Compusa.It is realy what I was expecting.I bought it for my office at work. I am a programmer. I work 10 hours a day in front of the monitor. I worked on a laptop 1400x1050 resolution. The tiny text hurts my eyes. I wear glasses.I wanted a new monitor for sharp text, good viewing angles and good colors.This monitor has got all 3 of them.I did not test it in games or movies, but I have the feeling it will do just fine. When I move the windows around, the response is a good one.I previously worked for a year on a Philips 190b4. It was a good monitor wiht IPS panel. I missed that panel since switching to then laptop.My first impulse was to buy a Philips 190b7, but the panel is now TN, better for games, but not for office use.Then I wanted to go for Philips 190p7, with MVA panel. But I wanted to see he monitr live before buying it. It was not available in the area I live.The this 971p came up. I went for it. It looks grat too. The hinge system looks pretty solid to me. You can rotate and ajust it very easily.If you want a good all rounder, take 971P from samsung.I rate this monitor 4 stars since I did not test it in games.
Worked great on my 07 caddy sts fit perfect no problems at all, Scosche has never let me down and I will always buy their products.
This is case is for a small camera, and it has no space for anything else, except a sd memory card. Everything else is excellent.
Sony SLV-N750 Full Chassis 4-Head Hi-Fi VCRIt is an excellent Sony product, I'm having two pieces in my home. Very good recording quality for this price level.
I've been searching forever for an easy-to-use, reliable digital voice recorder to record sermons and other events for our church to podcast. Finally picked up one of these this week, and was thrilled with its easy operation and terrific recording quality in a few short tests. Today it also came through its first full-length sermon recording with flying colors. Looked like a total winner.Then I came home, connected it to the computer, downloaded and edited the file, and left it connected for a couple of hours while I did some other work at my desk. After a while, I heard an odd fizzing sound. By the time I looked over to see what was making it, the sound had disappeared. Happened two more times. Finally, I touched the recorder to move it out of the way to get something else, and discovered it was blazing hot. I immediately yanked it off the USB cable and moved it off the papers it had been sitting on. Then I noticed a bluish-green drop of goo where the device had been sitting. After letting it "cool" for about 10 minutes (during which it actually stayed amazingly hot), I was able to touch it with bare fingers and I pulled out the batteries. They were very gooey and the paint on the labels had liquified.Not a good sign for a brand new device. And, yes, I was using the Sony batteries that came packaged with the recorder, so there's no chance I used the wrong kind.I'd love to give this thing five stars for the recording quality, size, ease of use, user interface and all those very good things. But it definitely gets a 0 for safety (can't imagine what might have happened if I hadn't been sitting there when it started to sizzle), and that's got to trump all else - can't burn down the house or church for the sake of a nice, crisp recording.Addendum: The recorder comes with two non-rechargeable Sony AAA batteries. The instruction book warns you to make sure the batteries are installed before connecting it to the computer with the USB cable. But using the supplied non-rechargeable batteries while the device is connected causes the batteries to explode. (It has actually happened twice to me now - I tried it again a week after the incident described above, and the same thing happened...in less than 20 minutes.) I tried connecting it to the computer a third time, however, with NO batteries installed, and it worked fine...despite the instructions to the contrary in the manual. Also, I would presume that using rechargeable batteries would be a good alternative, since it's likely the non-rechargeables are exploding because the recorder is trying to charge them through the USB cable. The recorder does have a setting that allows you to turn off the battery charge function while the device is connected to the USB cable...but while this seems like a good solution, when I tried it with the non-rechargeable batteries, the computer didn't recognize the device when it was connected. So the best, safest option seems to be using nothing but rechargeable batteries...and keeping non-rechargeables away from the thing at all costs.
Nice headphones. I'm not sure that a cheaper pair wouldn't have been just as effective.
As you would expect at this price point, the sound isn't phenomenal, but for casual use who needs phenomenal sound? Bud fits comfortably in my ear. It has decent trebles, nothing tinny, and fair bass. I just use these at work for listening to Pandora or my iPod, and they have a better sound than the original headphones supplied by Apple, but not as good as my Sony Super Bass, they also don't have as good of a fit as the Super Bass. But I would recommend this for casual use.
I bought this product so I could listen to CD's while in bed. When I got the CD out of the box and attempted to use it, I had to readjust the headphone jack several times to get the sound to work on both sides. The place to put in the batteries was cheap plastic and will break easily if mishandled. This product does work, but, you must handle with care for fear of breakage. I feel this product will at most last a year because it is made so cheaply. If you want a CD player then pay a little extra to get one that is made better.
If you are like me and you have been listening to music on some cheap set of $10 headphones and are looking for a great upgrade at a good price, then these are your headphones. They sound fantastic. Great bass, mids, and treble. Also bought the Sony MDREX36V headphones recently, and, while those are a good upgrade too, the sound quality in these is noticeably better: louder, bassier, yet clearer. I am no audiophile, so maybe there are better ones out there, but if you aren't either don't bother shopping around too much. These things are great, and a steal for the price.
After a negative experience with a previous purchase with a GSI wireless adapter,which was substandard. Amazon was wonderful with standing behind the product. I was given the opportunity to purchase this ZyXel G202 wireless adapter, which was an extremely install. I called C.S. and had a live body in the U.S. who was great. I have years of computer experience, but anyone can install this one with the help of C.S. directives and the easy read instructions and CD. The adapter was WEP and MAC encrypted with security settings of my choice, it can also be wpa and wpa2 encrypted. Works well with xp, vista and has a great signal. It appears to be very stable and solid. This product also can be used for a desktop and comes with a neat weighted base. I recommend this product to anyone who wants a good solid product. Works well with Verizon dsl products and many more.
This was a replacement remote ... of course, I found the lost one as soon as I ordered the replacement.
Even though its only a few bucks, don't waste your money. You get what you pay for. I took a chance and thought it would be 1/2 decent at least. Well, it wasn't. It works for the 1st 5 seconds you put it in then ejects itself.
I ordered this camera for my 6 year old's Santa gift. I did not want her using my expensive camera. It would not take any pictures unless in bright natural light. When I went to install it on my computer it had the wrong software. I downloaded the software to find out that this camera was defective. Etoys replaced it at no cost, but the next one still wouldn't work with my computer or my neighbor's computer (and he's a computer tech.)This purchase was nothing but frustrating. Spend the extra $[...]bucks and get a better camera. This one isn't worth $[...].
I got this thinking I would save myself on some connections and components. Well, here is what has happened in less than a year of use (only played one VCR tape in it):1) LOTS of problems with the unit not ejecting DVD and CD's. Will just sit there and spin...and have waited for hours before trying to get it to eject. Sent it back to Samsung, and their comment (after I paid S&amp;H) was &quot;couldn't reproduce problem&quot;. GAHH!!!2) Poor options on CD/MP3 playback. There is absolutely NO random/shuffle option. On screen MP3 title selection is nice, though.Paid $250 for this one year ago.-Jeff
I also own the logitech laser LX3000 and the LX 700, and I initially liked the EX 110 for its cheap price, light weight, and small foot print (or lap print in my case). I've concluded that despite these benefits, in my opinion, this keyboard is cheaply made, and you get what yo pay for. The keys have a cheap feel to them, and the buttons on top look and feel low quality. I can already hear a very small piece rattling around in the keyboard that must have broken off from somewhere and I've only had this keyboard a few days. I guess it's good if you want something cheap and plan on upgrading in a few months, but you're better off with the LX 300 or better which is heavier and more solidly build. The reason I don't like the more expensive models is because they add buttons and features that most people, including me, don't need or want, but you're also paying more for top quality that feels better. The mouse is also junky; it's not ergonomic (curved for comfort) and the scroll wheel makes a lot of noise.
Ive owned the 20gig version for over a month now and have decided it was a good buy. The color screen rocks, the interface after a slight learning curve is intuitive and overall easy. It comes with a rubber case that offers good protection and its pocket sized. The FM receiver gets pretty good reception ( No Am ) and the headphones do pretty well as far as Im concerned (sound wise). The battery life has been good and Im overall quite happy with it and would buy it again over the competition (as of 10/05).The only disadvantages are as follows, lack of a factory armband for those of us who dont want to have this thing on our waist or in our pocket, the fact you must use Windows Media player which isnt all bad, you get used to it and all but still wish you didnt have to go through it to use the player, although this is still far better than I-tunes as far as I can tell.No real regrets, I would buy it again. I got the Platinum color which is nice and use it at work. You can even download raidio programs like sports shows or talk shows and then listen to them later if you want. Pretty cool overall and seems well built.
I use this keyboard protector when I'm working in my kitchen, or somewhere. It's easy to place, easy to remove, and stores away in a drawer until I need it again. I do have to type a little harder when this protector is on - something to get used to. It's well worth the low price.
I've had my TZ3 since June, and as a casual photographer I'm very pleased with its ease of use and with the pictures I've taken with it. But for the reason discussed below, this is not a camera you can just toss into your purse or backpack without a protective case on it. That's why I'm giving it four stars.I chose this camera because of:-- the 28mm lens (which so far I haven't found on any other point and shoot digital camera - though there may be one out there somewhere),-- the 10x optical zoom,-- the big(!) 3-inch LCD display, and-- image stabilization.The TZ3 is a bit heavier and larger than my old Nikon Coolpix 7900, but these additional features make the small extra weight and size worth it to me. I've taken it on trips to Wyoming and Peru, and have been pleased with the pictures I've come home with, from such a small and easy to carry camera.I'm glad I bought an extra battery, because I tend to use the camera intensively, taking lots of high-resolution pictures, which drains the battery faster than "normal." I'd rather carry an extra charged battery when out all day with the camera, than worry about getting stuck with a dead battery and no spare late in the day. So far, that's not been a real problem since the batteries are still fairly new.The only major weak point I've found: the built-in automatic plastic lens cover is flimsy! The one on my first TZ3 quit working about 45 days after I'd bought it (fortunately I bought my camera from a retailer that let me exchange it for a new one). This time I'm more careful about using the padded bag that came with my camera, instead of just dumping the camera unprotected into my purse. That also protects the LCD from scratches.If Panasonic improves this camera with a better lens cover, it would in my opinion rate a five star review.
First off, would have given 5 stars but it did not come with a pattern to cut out a hole in my custom built box. With the small lip, its hard to guess\measure where to cut the hole, but I made it work. Other than that, great speakers. Put 1 in my Rhino side-by-side under the drivers seat and paired it with a PYLE PLMRA420 4-Channel 1,000-Watt also purchased from amazon (run my door speakers off of the other 2 chanels). Hits hard for an 8" 400w, although I know pyle has a tendancy to over-rate their products wattage (and also, due to lack of room under the rhino's seat, my box was only .6ish cubic feet which is below the recommended .7 - 1.0 cubic feet for 8" subs). But it hits hard enough for me. Seems to be holding up pretty well as far as the "marine" part goes, but its only been 2 weeks and 1 powerwashing session, but it still works. You cant beat this speaker for the money. And if it breaks.....get another! 20 bucks aint bad for a marine sub if it'll last a year
I had spent months of searching for an affordable ceiling mount for my projector when I happened to stumble across this find.The construction is solid, the range of movement for adjustment is excellent, and it has not budged from the settings I applied when I hung if a week ago. (Granted it will over time, but so far it has been great). Everything I needed to hand and adjust it was included, so no separate mounting hardware neededThere are two different sets of arms to attach to the projector, so it seems to fit almost any projector so long as you have 3 mounting holes to attach into (and there are three different screw sizes to choose from.)Great product, and a wise investment.
There are so many places that advertise Sony batteries but then sell a "compatible" product that I was a little skeptical that I would get an OEM battery at this price. But that's what the description said -- and that's exactly what I received. Brand new, genuine Sony, in original packaging. It arrived promptly, took a charge and works great.
After reading the reviews on this unit, I think I may purchase it at some point. Or perhaps I will not. Then again, maybe I will. On second thought, no. I'm a little new to this technology.
This is the best available option for music/dvd lovers. By providing a seperate receiver and dvd player the sound quality on this system has improved by ten folds over the old sony dream systems. The seperately powered sub-woofer adds an extra quality to the sound. Its easy to setup though you must read the manual before setting it up. I have loved it ever since I've bought it and will recommend it as a must buy for music lovers out there.
Just bought this top of the line toshiba 52hmx95 , and no picture! Two weeks have gone by and toshiba has a back order for the lamp bulb .. Must have a real problem with this part ! Understatement !! So I can't really review product , cause I can't veiw the product..I don't know if any other problems exsist!!! I would stay away from this dlp , till they can make a $2799.00 tv that really works.. P.S., toshiba customer service has no other problem solving means to make it right . check other custumers reviews before you buy this product !!
I wanted a second tripod to go along with my old Star-D and picked the DF-60. It's better. I'm using it with a 400mm equivalent DSLR lens and a 20-60x spotting scope. It even handles the two in combination for digiscoping. I would have given it another star if the quick-swap plate had a safety catch to back up its spring lever, but I don't know of any other tripods that have anything like that. I had a question and the customer service folks were very responsive.
Amazon has jacked up the price of these and all the rest of their Sony speakers they have in stock. My wish list literally says the price has increased by 63% since I added them to my list. I gave the item 5 stars, because I've found Sony makes fantastic audio products and usually they're affordable. I'll wait and see if Amazon gets their pricing right again and I'll buy these. I wish I would have just clicked "purchase" instead of "add to wishlist" a few weeks back!
I don't know what kind of folks keep saying that this thing doesn't work but they're full of it. It works fine on my PS3 and my Samsung TV's outputs. I bought mine from along with 2 of these cheap cables from the same seller and it all works PERFECT.I spent a total of $21 shipped including the cables from the seller Gadget Dweeb and it was the best price out there since everyone else charges an arm and a leg for shipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/at-a-glance.html?ie=UTF8&isAmazonFulfilled;=0&orderID;=105-3197471-1537046&marketplaceSeller;=1&seller;=A1MFU1H74X0UEH
I purchased these as well as the Brookstone over the ear noise cancelling headset for my 17000 mile, 6 flights in 8 day trip. I used the Audio Technica for the first two hours of my trip and was extremely happy with the sound quality and noise cancelling capabilities. Hell they worked so well I didn't have to listen to the pre flight "BLAH BLAH BLAH" from the flight attendants. So after a break I tried the Brookstone, they lasted two minutes, the sound quality was OK but there was no noise cancelling!!! Needless to say I used the Audio-Technica for the remainder of my journey. These are a must have, they were comfortable and come with a hard case that makes it safe to travel with.
I chose this as a step up from my Zeikos CPF for my Sony a57. This filter feels so much sturdier than my previous filter. The threads were clean and it attached fine. The polarization is great. I love the effects.
This device is useless if you have a Canon camera. I found out luckily the night before my vacation, and had time to buy a Wolverine 40 GB photo storage system that reads all memory cards. I wasted $$ on the Belkin. It worked with my Sony Cybershot, but not with the Canon Rebel or the Canon point and shoots. I'll never use it.
I bought this for my dad and he is still using it after several years. Still looks the same and he does not take care of things.
This is one of the best electronics purchases I've made in several years. I use them almost every night and am still on the original batteries.
I really love this product it was exactly what I was looking for when I order it. It actually does what is say a PRIIVACY SCREEN it blocks out NOSEY people at work..
When i got it i realized i got what i paid for - let me explain: I was trying to use this arm to mount my new 23" LED LCD on my desk to use as a computer monitor when set in the most upright position, then swing the arm around and down for watching TV from the couch in front of my desk. This arm doesn't really do that - it swivels left to right well but don't expect to be adjusting tilt or monitor height on a daily basis as it's just too much hassle. Luckily a set screw on my arm was not fully drilled so it could not stop the bolt from spinning when the arm is turned resulting in the bolt loosening as it was used - this defect let me return it for free. I upgraded to the new and improved Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Arm at twice the price but providing a tensioning spring for lifting and tilting the monitor.
The previous reviewer was either misguided about the amount of RAM in his or her notebook, or was writing about an older version of the laptop. The present laptop has 1GB of RAM, which is quite adequate for Vista Home Premium (included with this laptop). I have just purchased it for $479 from Staples. I found it running Vista just fine. If you are new to Vista, there is some adjusting to do, because quite a bit of the interfaces have changed. If you install Linux then this laptop is very good value for its price.There are however some weaknesses: (1) Battery life is short. For me, it has been about 1.5 to 2 hours. There are two reasons for this: (a) this laptop only has a 6-cell battery, and surprisingly Compaq does not even have a 9-cell battery upgrade for this model; (b) secondly, this laptop uses the (relatively) more power hungry Athlon X2 processor, usually used in desktop computers. You will find that other notebooks that use AMD's Turion processors will give you better battery life, perhaps 1.5 times of what Athlon will give you.The second weakness is what I consider a design flaw -- the touchpad is located right at the center. It is a problem because when I position my index fingers at "F" and "J", my right palm will be touching the touchpad and subsequently will inadvertently drag the cursor around while I am typing. I will try to look for a way to make the touchpad less sensitive to my "palm-click" and report here if I find one.
I bought this film to use for the guest book at my wedding and they came in great time and in excellent condition.
These speakers are very nice and sound great. They have a nice weight to them. Added them to my deck for some music outdoors with a Pyle amp. Very pleased and hope they hold up with the weather. Defintely recommended.
Well I just bought this card, and I am not too impressed since the technology is not so great on this card missing directx8 and DDR memory. I would recomand to buy ATI Rodeon 7500 or 8500. My other system runnng Rodeon 7500 is much quicker for games and even better quality, looks like these cards cost the same price. Without a doubt ATI 7500 is better for great perfomance and price!
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY MORE ORDERS FROM US. WE ARE THOROUGHLY DISGUSTED WITH YOUR 2 DAY SHIPPING THAT TOOK 2 DAYS TO TELL US THAT YOU DIDN'T HAVE THE PRODUCT, AND NOW YOUR SYSTEM IS SO RIGID WE CANNOT EVEN CANCELL THE ORDER, EVENT HOUGH IT HAS NOT SHIPPED.................... GO AWAY
Yellow as a daffodil growing in the sun. Yellow as my dog's urine in the first snow of winter. Yellow as a hillbilly's tooth. Happiness galore.
Really great speaker wire at a great price. Very well made and provides equal sound to more expensive cable I've purchased in the past.
This Dvd is the best out of all of them, it comes with everything you need, and it never breaks. So buy this Dvd player and you get your money's worth.
Offers your lens protection from the elements (ie , dust or mist) - very easy to use and much more convenient than the standard lens cap.Took it to Denali for a week long photography trip and it was perfect.
Absolutely beautiful, decorative, great sound, and can listen to old records, tapes. REmote works great, too.Just bought another for my friends.
The user interface was horrible. The product documentation was even worse. I still can't figure out how to perform a regular scan, no OCR. This was poorly designed, poorly supported. Get some other scanner, this one is impossible.
my sister went through five docking stations before she found this one, so I bought it first! Works like a charm with great sound and very portable. A best buy!!!! Price was under 100$.Six months later, heavy use later my station is going strong, my sisters is over a year old and well travleed and till works great. Still a great buy.
I use this to enable changing channels on my Comcast box, which otherwise too far away from my computer.No problems encountered so far
Product came quickly and is constructed of quality materials and well built.It works well without any problems.
I've been testing several headphones for a business project.My department is distributing a CD Rom training program to over 500people, and it has an audio component. Therefore we need veryinexpensive headphones to purchase for each user, and I bought a fewof these to try them out. The brand is well known, they areinconspicuous to wear and they are cheap. They also are the clearestout of any headphones I tried out. I must have them! Too bad theyare back ordered. I can't find any other brand that's comparable forthat price...
I've never had a SanDisk card fail on me. They are very reliable, and this particular card allows you to plug it directly into a USB port, which is incredibly convenient. This allows you to drop files onto the card without tinkering with a connection plug/wire between your device (camera/PDA/etc.) and your computer. This is a cool invention, and it works great. It seems like it might be fragile, so be careful if you have gorilla fingers.
I read a lot of the reviews here and decided to take a chance with this, and oddly enough, it was a good decision on my part, for a change... :)The price is fair, the build quality is good, and best of all, it works as advertised.I cleaned lenses that (usually) after I cleaned them they still were dusty or smudged looking, this works like a charm.Hopefully this will continue to work this way, I have no idea how long these are supposed to last, but for what its already done, it was worth the price.Also, I had some really old filters and lenses from the late 70's, early 80's that appeared to have fungus, it came off, (most of 'em) and I have cleaned them recently, or, tried to, and it didn't phase 'em.I also like the brush that is on the end, I was in need of one again, and it does its job.So I am a happy buyer, and for the amount it costs, it's a no-brainer if you have needed one of these, I was kind'a skeptical, but I ain't no more... :)
I recently bought these speakers for my office. They are Ok to listen in my office, I can connect my IPOD on it, listen my MP3s on my computer, and this is a fair price for what you get.The only reazon that i dont get this product a 5 star review, its their cabling system, you cannot unplug all the cables to do a clean cable installation in your office.
It took me a few days to get it running because plugging it into the USB ports on the front of my system didn't work; it had to go in the back. And this was not obvious. We figured that out, and got the music on it. The next morning I went to turn it and it was dead.I've bought an IPOD and I love it. Worth every extra penny.
This was perfect for what I needed...Did everything that was expected and more.
Let's get straight to the point. I researched several different laser printers, before finally settling on this one. I needed a fast laser quality printer and did not have much money to spend. I was skeptical, but after much contemplation, I purchased the Cannon ImageClass MF3110 Laser Multifunction and I have not been disappointed. It prints & copies at 21ppm & has a flatbed scanner...all for what I would have paid to just do one of these functions. Sure, there are many others that may be fancier, do more tricks or perform a little better than this one...but there is NONE at this price. I must emphasize that this is a BRAND NEW unit (No refurbished throw-back here). Think about it...in your home or office, there is always something else you will need. You can use the money you saved on this and buy it. Oh, before I conclude this review (BTW-my first, I was so impressed with this unit)---I have to comment also on the ease of installation--particularly to non-technical people like me. I spent more time getting the factory-sealed unit out the box than it took to install (in less than 5 minutes). Trust me, for home or small office use---this is all you need. If 5 stars is perfection, this is an easy 4. I hope this helps you decide. Thanks!
I ordered this pouch because in the picture the graphics matched the graphics of my laptop cover by Tucano. The cable pouch I received was black, but had different graphics on it.
These headphones are great. No matter how low I watched TV my wife would say it's too loud EVERY NIGHT. Even if she just left the room from a show she was watching and I didn't touch the volume control. These were a Christmas gift from me to me and I did some research before purchasing. These were my first set of wireless headphones so I based my decision on the reviews I could find on the net. Some complained about a hiss during quite periods, but I don't hear it. I think all it takes is to increase the volume from the source and turn it down on the headphones. The transmitter has a light to tell you when the input sound level is sufficient. I suggest following the easy directions to the letter as I did and you will be very impressed with these headphones. Most importantly charging for at least 16 hours prior to use. I have a three bedroom home and can go anywhere in the house with crystal clear clarity. The best feature is the surround sound feature. I do not own a system, but my TV is capable of producing surround sound. So when wearing the headphones I'm listening in surround sound which is pretty cool. You can turn this feature on and off on the transmitter. The only down side is the volume and tuning controls are on the rear of the cans, so it is possible to accidentally hit them on the couch or pillow. Now that you are aware of that it's not a big deal and definitely not enough to discourage one from purchasing these. I can't imagine more expensive headphones being much better. Now my wife has nothing to complain about, well about the volume on the TV anyway, and we are a happy couple living in bliss again.
This eyepiece is a cut above some other zoom eyepieces on the market. The views are brighter than other more inexpensive zoom eyepieces, however not at bright as a good, single eyepiece. Contrast is also less as compared to using a quality single eyepiece. The field of view is also smaller than most single eyepieces. For very detailed telescopic views this is not the eyepiece that should be picked first. However, for general observing, and the convenience of having multiple magnifications with just a twist of the eyepiece, this eyepiece does a good job.
I bought this for my Canon VIXIA HFS100, and it does what I wanted it, protect the lens.Images still look great.You can spend much more on filters and I can tell you that they are 100% worth it, but until I get some more cash this will work great, not to mention the fact that it will make a great cover for rougher adventures.
I bought a GoVideo DP7240 player that quit playing DVD's after three months of very limited use. Multiple calls to their pathatic customer service center only yielded fustration and a complete slap to the face by demanding a $90 replacement fee for a refurbished, replacement unit. Do not waste your money on any GoVideo products. GoVideo markets poor quality products only to rip-off consumers.
I purchased 3 Black Epson T007201 Inkjet Printer Cartridges through Amazon.com in January -- best price I've seen. The first worked perfectly. The second failed to work at all and my printer kept telling me that my ink cartridge was empty or not an epson ink cartridge. After powering off and on my printer, deleting it, reinstalling it, and restarting my system several times, I finally gave up and opened and installed the 3rd new cartridge. It worked perfectly. Now I'm trying to figure out how to get a replacement for the defective cartridge and I'm not having any success even finding a way to contact amazon about the problem. I'm hoping they respond to this review. If they stand behind the defective cartridge and send me a replacement, they get a 5 star review. Otherwise it goes to zero. Two out three means that my $18.94 cartridge (plus shipping) really cost me almost $30 each. For less than that, I can run down to Office Max and get it instantly - and return it instantly if it's defective.
I have been using these earphones for over a year. All of my prior headphones would usually break or the wire would separate from the headphones within a few months, but these have held together well.Sometimes the silicone ear covers come loose if I drop my MP3 player while the earphones are still in my ear, but they go right back on.Sound quality is more than acceptable for the price.
This is an amazing device. I've had one for over 2 years and it worked flawlessly until i wore it out. I ordered 2 replacements but one had a problem and wouldnt work. However, VR3 gave me a refund and took care of the issue in a very professional manner.Great device, even better customer support.
While the display seems very good, it make a very unpleasant high-pitched whine when, for example, viewing white pages with only black text. The same problem is reported for the Samsung 957MB, so it's not just this unit.
Multifunctional, economical. I already own one and purchased this one for my daughter for her college schoolwork. I recommend this item as both a time saver and a money saver!
I purchased this system for my Dad -- we were pleased that it was a self-contained unit and had a record turntable as part of the system. It arrived within 2-3 days of ordering and was exactly as promised... decent sound and a great value for the price. About 4 weeks after receiving, though, it just stopped playing. Calls to TEAC Customer Service (a VM-only system) told us that we had to take the unit to one of several service centers... none even remotely convenient... to have it serviced under warranty. We ended up taking it to a local tech (at our cost!) and we are still waiting -- 4 weeks later -- to see if he can get the part needed to fix. Ultimately a very successful purchase has become a huge disappointment.On the plus side, I was VERY pleased with the initial service level offered by the Amazon vendor that this was purchased through.
I've got an HP 9200i burner and haven't had any troubles burning disks at 8x (I've done about 15 so far). I use a &quot;Sharpie&quot; pen to label the disks.
I have been using this product for many, many months. I really like it. The hub is small, which is nice, but once you start connecting items to it, it can soon seem like a giant knot of wires. I have never had a problem with it. I know there are more expensive hubs and less expensive hubs, this one seemed a great compromise. I would recommend it.
Take it from an audiophile, this is the one you want to buy.When it comes to any product that works with your music, it's usually best to not just go with the absolute cheapest component. Nevertheless, I'm more than satisfied with this cassette adapter- it's solid, the cord length is just right, and the audio quality stays clear all the way up until you blast the volume; to compensate, just pull down the 16K slider.Note: Other than the logo that's applied to the case, this adapter is otherwise completely unrelated to the XM satellite radio service.Enjoy your purchase!
I've had these for over three years and they've been the best computer system speakers I've had. The large volume knob and headphone jacks (with volume control with the knob as well) are a huge plus. The sound is awesome...for the dollar amount these are a great value. The satilites can be wall mounted as well. I great watching movies because the bass is so deep. You can through on some techno and really piss off the neighbors if you wanted too...or the wife which ever is closer. So long term performance has been excellent.
This little gadget is pretty cool. It does just as much as an iPod and then some. It's small enough to fit in your pocket or you can put it around your neck. The radio works better than any other mp3 player I have tried.
This bag has become my favorite take-everywhere bag. It holds my camera (D90) with 16-85 lens attached and has a 4 pocket insert in which I carry 2 to 3 extra lens and a SB600 flash. There is also a large zippered pocket on the front for miscellaneous items, a slot pocket on the back for thin items i.e manuels etc. and a zippered pocket in the flap. I have configured it with the insert to one end of the bag and have plenty of room for my camera with lens attached at the other end. I find the bag to be sturdy, well constructed and easy to carry. I did add the postmen's shoulder pad to the carry strap to make it more comfortable.My biggest and only complaint, as other reviews have mentioned are the poorly designed, inconvenient, metal clips for fastening the cover closed. I would much prefer the snap type buckle. Apparently Domke designers don't read these reviews as this as been a common complaint of Domke bags and why I rated it 4 stars instead of 5. But its not a deal breaker and I recommend this bag whole heartedly.
The video is great. It even plays SVCDs on CD-RWs, which is quite nice for DivX lovers. And the best: it never skips (at least with DVDs). I would give this unit a 5.However, I've also had A/V sync problems. It's very subtle but happens on virtually every DVD I own. The lips don't quite match the sound output. The problem appears especially when going directly to a scene or after pausing the movie. It's not as bad as 1 second of de-synch but it's probably between a quarter / half a second and varies throughout the movie. It's very subtle so it took me about a month to really pin-point (my girlfriend still doesn't see it), but it's extremely annoying, which is why I only give this unit 2 stars.
Cisco is putting their name on these devices, but they're a far cry from real Cisco gear. I've been a networking professional for almost 20 years. Cisco beats Netgear, HP, D-Link, and the rest, hands down when it comes to enterprise level networking equipment. Linksys was bought by Cisco, but so far I haven't seen any indication that Cisco's quality is seeping into the Linksys product line.I'm trying to rid my network, and my users' homes, of these small Linksys switches. In my experience, they are a constant source of problems.
...but it's not worth the trouble if you constantly switch between the keyboard and the mouse. And of course it's useless for games or any situation where you need high precision.
My experience mirrors that of others posting here.I purchased a Memorex unit for my son for Christmas.After 1 1/2 months, the CD player no longer works.I would strongly discourage anyone from buying CD player products from this manufacturer, and would pull the product.
SLOWWWWER than the ancient floppy!!! Don't even bother with it. Takes literally 20 seconds to save a 30kb save in Word to this usb drive. My Kingston takes 1 second, and it's only Traveler I generation, not Traveler II, which is twice the speed of I.
Apple has released a ground breaking product in terms of mp3 players history. The shuffle is a fabulous achievement of Apple's engineering and marketing skills. The electronics inside the shuffle are very refined and its remarkable how this manage to fit it all in such small size.Pro's,1. Elegant, minimalist and ergonmic design.2. Lots of memory for an affordable price (remember those 128MB players for same price last year?)3. Built in rechargeable battery, hassle free.4. Charging from a USB port instead of a bulky wall adaptor, unlike most other electronics items.5. Very good sound quality.6. Excellent build quality and full one yr of warranty support.7. Works as a portable flash memory drive, plug-n-play.8. Compatible with iTunes Music Store, the only reasonable & legal source of music downloads.9. Very good battery life.10. Easy to use during activities like jogging, gym etc. No skipping like CD or hard drive based players.11. Perfect gift item. Comfortable to carry, looks attractive and a joy to use.Con's,1. Shuffle doesn't have a LCD display, depending upon your needs this maybe a disadvantage.2. Only one color, unlike mutiple mini colors. Ofcourse this is just a cosmetic issue and would likely be fixed with next generation of Shuffle.3. Priced very close to iPod mini 4GB, for only $50 more you go from 1GB to 4GB with screen.Apple waited for the flash memory prices to become affordable and finally released the Shuffle with 512MB/1GB. Anything lower would have resulted in poor user experience as majority of other players out there (don't they end up in drawer?).Buying an iPod Shuffle is a very easy decision to make. It looks great, works with ease, is competitively priced and easy to find at most retail stores. Enjoy!
I needed a pre amp, I shopped Amazon and found several in varying price ranges. I decided on this one based on mostly positive reviews, and simplicity. The price was right, not cheap, but not over $50. It was simple. It arived in 2 days, took me all of 5 mins to hook up, and it provides perfect sound. No hum. I did not need to ground the unit.I might add, I have two TV's a VCR, a DVD player and of course the Receiver, Phono and PreAmp all within 4 feet of each other. I was concerned that I might get feedback. None. I would buy it again.
Easy installation, relatively small footprint, fast print & copy, excellent scan images, very economical.
In my opinion, DLP units currently offer the best value if you're going "large". You can't find a quality LCD/Plasma unit at/near this size for anywhere near the price of this Samsung. The thin-ness of the LCD/Plasma units has a certain appeal, but if you're not planning to wall mount your TV, that really doesn't matter much. I originally had a Sony DLP model on my short list, but when I saw the Samsung next to it in a local store, it won me over. Wonderful picture. Some critics have mentioned that the speakers aren't quite what they could be, but that wasn't an issue for me. I use external speakers and I didn't want to pay extra for something I wasn't going to use. It has an extensive number of audio/video connection options. The remote and menu features seem adequate, but I programmed my cable remote to mimic the basic features so I probably won't use it much. Samsung also deserves some kudos for the external design of this unit. Very simple, clean lines with a thin 1" bezel around the frame.I suppose making such an purchase over the intenet is a little unnerving for some people, but I purchase a lot of stuff that way and this was no different. Keep in mind that freight shipping can take a little longer than parcels, but online tracking kept me up to date on the status and it arrived safely only one day later than the original estimate.A pleasant transacton and a very very fine TV.
It was a sad day. It all started when first Battlefield 2 would not load properly. Then movies would not play. Then the drive just simply stopped functioning. It was a sad day, but after burning 2000 (yes, that's right two THOUSAND) CDs on my last Plextor the PX-716A finally spun its last. The love affair was over oh so soon. **sigh**But like any hardware freak, old lovers are soon forgotten and the search for another to take her place begun. But this time I was despirate. I didn't have any temporary drive to tide me over because my equipment bag with all my extra drives was lost somewhere between Wasington D.C. and Frankfurt Germany. So I was just staring at an empty hole in my tower where my old love used to be.I took a look at the latest copy of my subscription to Maximum PC and I wasn't even half way through the mag when my eyes welled up with tears of joy. There she was in all her beauty: The PX-760A. I had found her! I jumped on Amazon.com and immediately ordered her to come to me. And three days later she was in my hands. I put her in the tower and cranked it up.Would she love me? Would she perform at even half the performance I got out of my PX-716A? Would she love me? I made a compilation music CD of Parliament Funkadelic, Clint Black, and Papa Roach. She was blazingly fast. Then came the REAL test. Would she let me play Battlefield 2? My heart was in my throat. Up came that blessed splash screen and I was blowing tanks up before I knew it.She is fast, she is quiet. I'm burning DVDs and CD beyond redemption. And that "old" PX-716A -- though loyal -- is now forgotten. I was looking for a new love, baby. Who knew love would have both a black and baige faceplate, handled DVD +/- R DL and all manner of DVD and CDs at lightening speed.Old lovers fade fast, but new lovers help keep what's old fresh and new. Good-bye, PX-716A. Hello, PX-760A. Come give daddy his medicine.EP.S.Happy ending: I did get my equipment bag a week later.
At first I was a little leary considering the comments about reception; I live in an apartment in a rather densely populated area of San Diego. But I had no trouble getting a consistent signal. The headset is very comfortable - too sometimes; I've fallen asleep w/ them on. And although it's a refurbish, it looks like brand new. Very good value.
I had read a lot of reviews about this player, some were bad, but I decided to get one anyway--I was surprised , it works well, I have not had it a month yet, but I have useing it almost 8 hrs a day for close to thirty days, it get pretty boring doing night audit--the sound is not that good, but you get some speakers or headphones and it is greatThe bad reviews did make me buy a three years replacement for about 17.00
I got this both to use as a secondary source for my laptop, and as a portable power source for my game system. I've been able to run a Slim PS2 on this baby for about 1 hour and 25 minutes on a full charge. It does what it's supposed to. If you can also find this one, you'll save about a good $30 than buying the one with Duracell on the box.It can from time to time run a bit warm and is advised (in the manual) that you do not recharge the battery when it's "hot". I'm sure the reason is obvious but a usual 15min cool down time should be okay for recharge after wards. The only thing I really don't like about this unite is it's low battery warning indicator. It's similar to a digital alarm clock noise and that goes on for some time. But when it comes on, you basically got like 20 seconds to shut down or plug it into your car (because yes it's an inverter as well).Charging is relatively slow when you have your source plugged into it while charging in the car (it does come with a car charger). I've never had an instance where the low car battery shutoff feature was activated, but it's there none the less. You can only "use and charge" in your car. You can't use and charge while plugged into a wall. All functions when plugged into a wall are disabled. Strictly for charging.To finish this lengthy review, if you're looking for a reliable and inexpensive portable power source to charge all you mobile devices and utilize some big ones, this certainly does the trick.
Just bought this unit so haven't used it enough to give a full evaluation, but I can say that it produces RW disks that are compatible with my cheap little $49 Apex dvd player
USB total cordless... Plug in the usb..put battery in the mouse. Best for laptop and desktop applications that I have found. Works excellent. I have bought 4 now with no problems, as Logitech products are excellent as a rule. Good luck! Would buy again
Just what I expected!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nicely priced and got it quick! Always recommend amazon! I use these for mostly lens protectors!
Purchased this before a few long trips last year.Well worth the money spent. It has 4 presets (use the 2nd set of FM presets you never use on the car radio to match up with it). And with the usb jack you can recharge a variety of devices.Is it as good as an input jack, no. Is it a good option if you don't have one, yes.When I took several long trips (1000 plus miles) it only washed out when I was near very large (read Chicago) cities. Otherwise all I normally needed to do was switch to a different station.The best thing about the transmitter is that it works with my daughter's mp3 player, my mp3 player, my wife's PSP, and any other mp3 player we're likely to buy in the near future.
The only thing cheap about HP is some of the printers you can purchase. The price of this cartridge is so expensive. I got rid of the printer and purchased a laser printer where I can get a few more thousand pages at a much cheaper price. I cannot understand why they get so much money for such a small cartridge of ink. It's a real ripoff.
If you take multiple notes and have to be able to later review them quickly this unit can save hours of time and frustration - once in the cradle you can jump back and forth, "rewind" and "fast-forward" with ease. Also, no more fumbling with microscopic controls and indecipherable output, the cradle controls are large enough to use easily, and the internal speaker provides much clearer replay.I don't know if Panasonic still makes these - I bought mine refurb, but they do show up on eBay from time to time.Update:FYI part # RR-QR005, which shows up on eBay form time to time, had the same form factor and hand-held features, but does NOT interface with the RR-US006 base unit.
Pros:The unit works falwlessly in locking in to the satellites and providing directions.The directions are accurate, hasn't lead me into any dead ends.The anti-glare screen is awesome, I can read the receiver even in sunlight.Cons:My home is in a street about 3 yrs old, the unit still doesn't seem to get the new street name.The POI database seems to be a bit outdated.The unit still shows the old time, the daylight savings time hasn't been reflected.Overall:A great GPS receiver with good features for the money. I'll recommend this to anyone.
I first tried these 3 Indoor Antennas:- Terk HDTVa Indoor Amplified High-Definition Antenna. link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007MXZB2/ref=oss_product- Rosewill brand antennas from another sellerI could not get CBS, NBC, and ABC at the same time. Adjusting the antenna when changing channels were a pain - especially for my cool headed wife who lost her patience and just decided not to watch TV at all...I then opted to use an Outdoor antenna and got this Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna after checking amazon's best selling antennas here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/electronics/13447321/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_e_1_6_lastI had basic cable from the local cable company who had already run cable wires from the outside of my house to all the rooms inside the house. The cable company's connection is on the edge of the roof at a corner. So, I installed this antenna near the same spot. I disconnected the cable company's main connection and connected my Antenna's cable connection to it. This way, I did not need to run cable wires in the house. I used a PVC pipe as the Antenna holder. I nailed the PVC pipe on the edge of the roof and attached the Antenna to it.I went to antennaweb.org and found out where to point my antenna. Once I pointed the antenna towards the direction according to antennaweb.org, there was very little adjustment to do since channels came clear from the very beginning. I also did a channel scan from my TV and got a bunch of them. They are all clear. The main channels - CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX are HD clear. I live in San Fernando Valley in the Los Angeles area so there were many channels available. The best part is that all PBS channels around the area show up. I even get the Ion Channel.I also have my TIVO HD connected and record shows we want. TiVo TCD746320 Premiere DVR link http://www.amazon.com/TiVo-TCD746320-Premiere-DVR-Black/dp/B0036OR910It has been over a month now and so far so good....Note: To check what channels are avialable in your area and what direction to point your antenna, go to antennaweb.org.
I have had absolutely NO problems with the Toshiba XA2 and am using it to display thru a projector onto a 120" 16:9 screen. The latest firmware have not addressed all the issues related to the LFE audio 5.1 analog output but this is minor to me personally since Toshiba will eventually address this with a FW update in the future.
The camera has good things, one of them is the price.The bad things about it are the size, the newer are slimer.Not all the batteries works for the camera.I can not see the different of the 7 pixels.
i HAVE HAD THIS CAMERA FOR ABOUT TWO MONTS NOW AND I find that it is everything in a digital camcorder that I was looking for. It takes great still photos, and I had great luck in down loadin them on to my computer. I have a new Dell Dimension 8100,pentium4. This combintion of camera and computer works very well together.
I really liked the look of this unit and the price was not bad. No issues related to usage, until the buttons on the face and the remote ceased to work. Tried to reset it with no luck. Now I have a DVD stuck in it and they want $70 to fix it. It is just over the 90 day warranty. How nice. I would think twice before pruchasing any other LG products. They were not willing to make any exceptions for the 90 days. After reading other forums on this model, I really question LG's committment to their customers. I will enjoy my time smashing it with a baseball bat!
I ordered a couple of these mounts for a trade show to be used with our Viewsonic N3260w LCD monitors and rented Premier PSD-TS dual post floor stands. The mounts are very sturdy and well constructed and came with a wide variety of mounting screws. The instructions were fairly easy to follow and the entire assembly took less than 30 minutes per monitor. It wasn't even necessary to mark the center of the monitor, as specified in the instructions, to accurately position the mount on the back of the LCD monitor. We didn't use it to mount the monitor on a wall, so I can't comment on that mode of use, but it works very well with a free-standing dual-post floor stand.
Picked this for very simple reasons (1) Must have MP3 input capability (2) Must be able to play CD's (3) cost. Looking to get battery backup as well but it wasn't as important and I chose this unit which does not have this feature. I didn't buy it to use as an alarm, but this has the most straightforward, easy-to-use dual alarm I have ever seen. Also very easy to adjust display brightness even when you are in the dark because it is the only switch right in the back. Nice design.
I've got no problems with this thing...it does it's job and it can also be used as a regular SD card as well as the micro SD. It works in my phone and it works in my SD card reader, and for 1 GB it was worth the price.
I love my new Cintiq 21UX!I'm currently using it to illustrate images in photoshop CS3.This product is awsome!!![...]
I bought this unit primarily for backpacking but have found it useful for many other uses. On a recent trip it was invaluable. Trying to find a trail head in the middle of the night on the West-Virginia/Virginia Border, it was invaluable. It also kept us from getting lost on major high-ways as well. It doesn't come with super detail road info (I think you can download it with optional software) but it had plenty of info to keep us on the right track. During our excursion it proved invaluable in finding water, deciding where and when to camp and just plain figuring out where we were. I was easily able to load routes from my Delorme Topo 4.0 software (unfortunatly no additional map detail though) and always knew where I was and how far I had to go. Critical information when the sun was going down and we needed a place to camp and find water. My only complaint was that it would lose signal when in its case so the only way to track my route was to hold it (I use 2 trekking poles so this wasn't a good option). Luckily this unit can use an external antena which is next on the list. Incidently we also had a Garmin Etrex (the yellow one) with us. It also did well but it required much more up front planning to be as useful (we just fed information from my unit to get around this) but it did have good bang for the buck as well.
We bought recently the system Philips FWC870, in replacement to an older system FW395C. The system C870 has much more power (300W rms). The separation of the tones is very good even in louder volumes. The set has a good behavior so much in the bass tones as in the treble ones. 18 configurations of sound effects do exist.A certain effect can be good for a certain type of music (instrumental for example) but not so good with a noisier and fuller sound (rock). It is important that the user is attentive for the best configuration for each music type. The configuration OPTIMAL is reasonable for all of the music. In the case of music with few different instruments, the effect HALL is fantastic. Another important tuning is the level of WOOX that should be chosen music by music.A thing that impresses plenty is the design, reminding the seventies. It's a pity that the possibility of turning completely off the display doesn't exist. The display is very colorful in comparison with the sobriety of the set. The set is even more attractive without the grilles. But one should think very well in wear out the grilles if he's children all around.I don't know why is so difficult to find this model here in Brazil. When we've found one, new, its price was only US$ 215.00. I only can imagine this seventies look hasn't attracted so many people as the JVC MX-GT90 GigaTube (ugly, ugly, ugly).Our apartment is trembling now since the quality of the sound is so good in louder volumes that we don't notice the high acoustic power we're spreading. We hope our neighbors love the same musical stuff than we.
AS EXPECTED, NO PROBLEMS GOOD PRODUCT. S EXPECTED, NO PROBLEMS GOOD PRODUCT. S EXPECTED, NO PROBLEMS GOOD PRODUCT. S EXPECTED, NO PROBLEMS GOOD PRODUCT.
I like the printer very much. The two paper feeders are nice, and the ability to print a digital photo directly from a digital camera, at least from a Canon digital camera, is pretty convenient. Another nice feature is that it enables one to copy a stack of paper automatically.The drawback is the inks are very expensive and there are no cheaper compatibles available because an ink tank has a chip with a code and it is hard to decode by compatible ink manufacturers.
The headphones are a pretty good deal (I bought them on sale for much less than they currently retail for now) and they are comfortable and have high-quality sound. The material is pretty light, however, and the headphones are now falling apart. They are hard to wear now and really take away from the listening experience. Quality headphones should last longer than 9 months.
GPS navigation system suppose to navigate and position you on the map and/or route giving you maximum information possible about place you're on, surroundings and that information should be updated frequently. All other functions are useful additions, but secondary conveniences. Sadly, in all counts except maybe hardware ways, this forgotten by otherwise very good name company toy stays way behind all competition offering worse features, poor (nonexistent yet) updates, poor customization, worst POI, no external internary planning nor map view and if you going to go anywhere abroad (Canada's part of NAFTA), no map upgrade (you have to buy another unit at your destination). You can't even switch it to compass view because this simple feature isn't included. How many reviews are there? Not many and that say it all: there are better choices.
Having just purchased a Nano, I decided I need a cord wrap smaller and lighter than the Smartwraps I've been using with full sized Ipods. Where the Smartwraps are made with silcone rubber, these PKOH NYC Earbud Clips are made with the cheapest grade of plastic the Chinese manufacter could produce. PKOH NYC has a website, where you can see the set of 4 white or 4 black clips are sold out. So to get the only two colors to match a NANO, you have to purchase a four pack with 1 black, 1 white, 1 green, 1 pink. As I wanted two placks, I purchased 2 sets of the mixed. I ordered them from J&R; via Amazon. When they arrived, both sets were missing the blacks. (Shocking since the black and whites are the most desirable). The fact that J&R; didn't even bother to inspect the packaged sets really disappointed me. There was scotch tape on the supposedly new packages, holding in the White, Green and Pink.Another problem besides the cheap plastic, if your ear buds' wire have any thickness to them, these are useless. Spend the extra money and get the Smartwrap.I've not only lost my faith in this company, but will never purchase anything from J&R; again.Update: J&R;, after reading this review, contacted me directly to ask what they could do to make the situation right.I was duly impressed. I'd used J&R; for years and had always been impressed with them before this transaction.J&R; went above and beyond to rectify this situation. I strongly recommend them.My review of the product on the other hand remains the same, and it appears they are no longer marketing it.This shows that people leaving honest reviews can affect how products are marketed, what is junk, and let a company know when their service is slipping, allowing them to look into an issue & rectify it.Power to the people & the internet!
I installed this mount for a 23" Samsung LCD HDTV and it was a piece of cake. The mount is very well made and very versatile with three different configurations. This is also one of the few mounts that included a true VESA 100 x 200 mounting plate. I could not any of the "universal" VESA 200 x 200 plates many vendors use (they just have extra holes for VESA 100 x 200 ) since they covered up some of the ports on the back of the Samsung TV.The only complaint I have is that I wish they offered it in a black version. Other than that -- this a great product.
I just got back from a Caribbean cruise, the case worked like a champ, easy to see controls underwater, took a couple movies, and a large number of pictures while in the case both under and above water. No problems.
Salvaged this out of my busted 4th gen iPod and stuffed it in a generic "USB 2.0 External Enclosure for 50-Pin 1.8-inch Toshiba (iPod) Hard Drive" from cubeternet (1.8-inch USB 2.0 Hard Disk Enclosure Case for Toshiba (Color Assorted)). It's nice to have a super-portable self-powered 60gb drive on hand! The drive stays cool, runs quiet, and has never failed, though I do admit it noticeably slower than the 16gb flash drives I've grown used to. Capacity over speed is the name of the game here, and at this size, the MK6006GAH does it well.
This is a real good PVP player except for the battery life. The video quality is great and the Wifi features makes it all worth it for the price. The only bad thing is that you have to pay extra for plug-ins that should have already been included. Also, battery life is not very good. Watching 1 movie might be enough to drain your battery life completely. (DVR STATION IS A MUST HAVE - to access the product,s full capability)
Very satisfied. Quality construction and works as described. If you need a DVI cable this is a good one.
I absolutely love these headphones! Before, I was stuck with long, wired headphones that always got caught on everything. Now, I can move around, clean rooms, take walks, hug people, or do almost anything else without having to worry about catching a wire and pulling my headphones off.The only downfall is when it's raining :( It's the only time I won't wear them.
This is one of the best cd player for yall hiphop listeners. The sound and the bass is sick.
I have a laptop and we got this along with the wireless mighty mouse when we bought a new g5. I love the keyboard. Its really small, and lightweight and it works.cons:caps lock protection might prove to be annoyingThis is really freaking expensive alone... really $80?It does not improve my spelling ability.It is not magic, bluetooth is fairly close.This is an expensive toy, but I love it. Go for it.
Unit sends quality video and audio signals. some interference when soneone is between sender and receiver, but not much problems. I previously had tried a 2.4ghz unit and was unable to use it at all. HD signals are in near HD quality.
This is the second one of these CPU coolers I've purchased. They're quiet, priced well and do a good job of cooling for my non-gaming needs. Installation is easy. I've since purchased other Zalman products. They do a nice job in the cooling area. Their products are generally very quiet, well priced and do a good job of cooling.
My wife has one of these cameras and was very pleased with the ease of use and performance. I wanted one for my use but didn't want to pay the list price. This was discounted and was like new when I received it. Totally pleased with the purchase.
This charger works just the way it was intended. There is no surprise here. All you see, is all you get. There is no other cords, or wires that come with this product. So if you are thinking you need the USB cable to assist in charging your device, you will have to buy it seperatly.
20 bucks, you get what you pay for. got the adapter in my packaging. been wearing them for about an hour now, fairly comfortable. cord could be longer for my application but im not too worried about it. been tinkering with my eq, hard to get them to sound right, but that could be flawed hardware/encoding/bandwidth. could use a touch more volume, but im fairly hearing impaired. volume knob on the headphones themselves or in-line would have been nice but i knew that before hand. they look good, dont know about durability atm but hopefully they will hold up. im most impressed with amazons free overnight, that was a bonus. all in all i guess, if you need cheapies give these a try, if you care about the quality of whats entering your ear canals, youll probably be best served looking elsewhere.edit: after owning these for less than a week, without using high volume these have already crapped out on me. not sure if its the wire connections or the speakers themselves, but i get horrible static across almost all frequencies. would not buy again.
I have had version 11 and sold it due to a soft right edge. Purchased used the original version 1 with the flower designation and it is better. This lens is fine on the apc crop cameras ie; rebels,10d-7d models but corners and contrast are weak on the 5d. I compared this lens under different conditions to the Tamron 24-135mm and Tamron xr 28-200 and the Tamrons have better resolution to the corners and superior contrast and detail. The best setting for this lens on the 5d is at 50mm. It focuses quick and accurate so it's just an ok lens.
I've just recieved the player today and I'm very impressed with the sound. Its a Christmas gift for my mother and she'll love it.
Does not work on my iphone 4, cheaply made plastic junk, flimsy wiring, for me it was complete waste of money!
This is excellence camera/laptop backpack for the best price. It is works great for me. I can fit my canon 40D, canon BG-E2N grip, canon 70-200mm F/4, canon 24-105mm f/4, 2 flashes 580EX/ 430EX with two diffusers, Toshiba Laptop 15.4 + mouse, electric adapter and whole bunch of accessories. You can hang the tripod on it side. It was build with good material. I am very happy with this and recommend for anyone who want to buy it.
I have had this unit for about 9 months, and love it... use it a lot, dropped it, still flawlessly playing music... controls are easy to manipulate, interface is dead simple, computer connection and software are smooth and fluid... I strongly recommend this player.
I bought this product a few years ago at an apple store and found out that it works with great with MAC (even though it says it's for PC). The trick is DON"T install the software. I Just plugged my audio video cables from my VHS player into the box and then plugged the firewire cable to the MAC. From there I opened up iMovie and selected the Camera as input on iMovie. iMovie (and iMovie HD) both just simply accept the input the same as if you where plugging in your movie camera. MAC users: Just throw set aside the software and the manual. YOU JUST PLUG IT IN AND USE IT!
These are nice little units. My only complaint is that the range is not quite what it says. I doubt you could get these to go 10 miles. They could have positioned the volume button in a different place too, as it is hard to hit the transmit button without accidentally hitting the volume button at the same time. Other than this, these are good units for the price.
After reading and rereading The Secret History, I could not wait for Ms Tartt's second novel. I was very disappointed. I could not finish this book, because I was bored with the story that went nowhere and the characters I could not care less about. I hung in there 3 quarters of the way and then gave up. My sister managed to make it to the end and told me it did not get any better and I did not miss a thing.
I transitioned from a Franklin Planner to a Visor Edge PDA.I got my keyboard yesterday, and installed the software for the keyboard as soon as I got into the office, and took it to my first meeting of the day. One of my co-workers has the same Visor Edge that I have, and was floored when he saw how easy it was to use the keyboard. He travels alot more than I do, and lugs a laptop around. He is buying one for himself ASAP.I was able to take more detailed notes faster than I usually do, and was able to synch and share my notes via e-mail.If you have ever considered getting a keyboard like this for your PDA, I wouldn't hesitate a moment longer.
All in all I found the Panasonic PV-L751 to be an ideal product.The picture quality is excellent whether its using the camcorder feature or the digital still feature. The 8 MB flashcard allows for plenty of photos on one outing, depending on the settings you choose it can hold up to 87 photos. The unit is relatively lightweight and I don't have a problem with carrying it around for a long time. The negatives to this product are just a few, I didn't like the battery saver feature that shuts the camera off after 5 minutes of non-use, in the manual it states that this feature can be shut off but I didn't have any luck when I tried to do this. The other thing I didn't like was that the manual was too dificult to understand. Basically its a great product and I love it, I only gave it a 4 star rating because of the battery saver feature I didn't like, otherwise I would have given it a 5 star rating.
I've had this for a few years now. It's worked as it should and hasn't shown signs of being cheaply made. Like someone else though, mine arrived with a big dent in it. It's on the back so I didn't mind since it didn't inhibit the rolling ability.One big problem:The screen has/gets ripples in it and it's impossible to ignore on panning movie scenes. It looks like underwater. I used to have this mounted in another room far away and it was harder to see, but now with my short throw projector, it's extremely obvious.I'm unsure if it is a defect, but I noticed another reviewer mentioned it. Something to keep in mind to be sure.
Small, lightweight, solid. This is a really well made tripod. This is the most stable of all the tabletop tripods I've seen at any price. Just a really good piece of equipment. I would recommend this tripod to anyone looking for a tabletop, you will be pleased.
Unfortunately, this is one product that I can't rate highly. I purchased it to use at the gym, but I find that the quality of the sound and the ability to access stations is very bad. I know that this may be caused by the natural interference at the gym, but I expected more because of all of the other quality Sony products I own.
I bought these speakers primarily for halo 2 on xbox. That said, there weren't clear instructions (at least not to me) on what I needed to do this. I read in the logitech instructions to purchase either Xbox Advanced AV Pack or (OR!!??) the High Definition AV Pack. I bought the High Definition AV Pack, but couldn't find the optical openning in the wire. I took it back, thinking I needed the Xbox Advanced AV Pack instead, so I ordered it. It ended up being exactly the same as what I bought at the store in "real life." I called XBOX to see if I could hook the optical cable into the wiring, and he showed me how (it's near where the male end of the wire connects into the back of the xbox). The person at xbox also told me that if I didn't have a high definition tv, the picture would be black and white, and that if I wanted to connect the xbox with an optical wire to a sound system, I'd have to use the Xbox Advanded AV Pack (which I tried to buy before. He was right. I played a little with the speakers connected to the xbox with the High definition AV Pack, but the black and white picture was just unacceptable.I ordered the Xbox Advanced AV Pack again; this time I noticed a difference from the High Definition AV Pack.Okay, here's the summary of what you need to connect the logitech z680 to your xbox:- optical wireIF YOU DO NOT PLAY ON A HD TV:- Xbox Advanced AV PackIF YOU PLAY ON A HD TV:- Xbox High Definition AV PackIt sounds real good on the xbox. On my computer (slackware linux 9.1, kernel 2.4* series) that has a regular on board old sound card that connects to this system with a wire they provide, it sounds good, but sound is quite terrible sometimes on internet radio and low quality mp3s. To hook it up like I did, just connect the wire they send you with the speakers (it has green ends) into the "front" port on the back of the unit, kind of next to the optical port.Things you want to ignore when you read these reviews: People complaining about the base in these speakers. The base is a BIG issue with some songs. Sometimes it just thumps too much. When it does, you have to use the "level" button to toggle the lcd to "subwoffer," which allows you to adjust the base in the same way you do the volume. A car is only as good as its driver.On a bad note, you don't want to turn these speakers up to their max volume level very quickly or if you think there's alot of dust on the subwoffer. I was upset today, so I wanted to blast my music out of my logitechs. I spun that volume dial so fast to it's max setting, and felt my skin ripple with that oh-so-good sensation. Then I saw some sparks form inside the subwoffer, and a heap load of smoke came floating out. The music was still loud, but the base wasn't working, and the subwoffer was still smoking. I turned it off. Big mistake. Now the whole system doesn't turn on.I can't figure out if this happened because I have a dusty room or because I spun the dial up too quickly. Maybe it was a mixture of both.I called logitech (number found in the back of their instruction manual), and calmly explained what happened in all honesty. I'd only had the speakers for about 3 months, so she said I'll be getting new speakers in 7-10 business days. I don't even have to return the damaged speakers. It was like a 10 minute phone call. The customer care rep. didn't even probe to find out if I'd done something stupid to damage it. Example: "Did you get it wet?" The way they were able to verify who I was without asking for too much personal info and how they tracked my order back to amazon.com without an order number is amazing. Logitech has made a very good impression on me, and I'll be buying more from them in the future, because they try for their customers :) Thanks, logitech and Amazon!
I like this card in general. My only complaint it that the connection to my MacBook Pro doesn't feel very secure. If the card gets pushed in while connected it will unmount. Other than that it works perfectly.
I should of wrote this 3 years ago, this drive should have 10 stars. Why did Segate stop selling it, I will tell you why. The got it right, and it's a great product. Maybe too good. You can boot from it, include in a VM, run multiple OSes. Looking for a similar product.
I have had this computer for a very long time up to 5 years and still going strong on some occasions. Soon I will have to break away from this PC and get something new with a new OS. I like it cause it has capabilities to get my internet surfing, playing music, making videos, and collecting personal photos and documents. I had to stick 2 GB of RAM in the slots cause 512 Megs was not cutting it enough for my multitasking. It's a great beginners computer so I may give it to my girl friend after I get another PC in the future. It has an excellent graphics chip for the monitor and I may get an LCD monitor to get the most out of the graphics chipset. I am still sometimes having issues with the printer drivers, and some other drivers, but still it's an ok PC. Right now this PC has been discontinued, but someone may sell theirs here.
Highly reliable and decently fast. This MOBO has excellent driver availability. Gives you the ability to park and share data across a home network much more cheaply than other methods.
I like this printer a lot- very easy to use, great customer support. My only problem is with the colors. When I copied a few pics ( and I used photo pictures, an ad from the newspaper and a pic from a magazine) the red wasn't red- it was orangy and some blues weren't the right shade of blue. But I like the print quality of just printing documents. Also the Photo Editor in this is so easy to use and fun. All in all it's a good printer, but if exact colors are a must for you then this isn't the printer for you.
OK, I've got a somewhat complicated setup, with a PC, and a Mac on an AirPort (802.11) network. I checked out all the reviews, including the negative ones that complained about nonexistent tech support, etc., but I figured I could work my way through just about anything if I needed to.Ha! This couldn't have been easier. I still can't believe that in about 15 minutes, I had this thing hooked up and running both the Mac and the PC with no discernible loss of speed, and no problems connecting to ANYTHING. It would have taken about 5 minutes, but I had a switch set wrong on the Ethernet hub. My fault, not Linksys's.I already had a small Ethernet hub, so the single-port Router was fine for me. I never needed tech support. I barely needed the manual. It's true that Mac support is nonexistent (Linksys says that, not me), but it was never an issue.This is the best 90 bucks I ever spent.
The product was exactly as represented and was delivered as promised. I will recommend to anyone I know looking to buy a marine GPS.
I bought this camera three months ago after having twins because I wanted a good camera to document their growth and that is just what I got. I bought the camera, the case and a 4GB card from amazon, cheaper than anywhere else in town and the items arrived quickly and in great shape. I love this camera and use it daily though I am still figuring out all of the functions. It takes crisp, clear shots and is reminiscent to me of my old Nikon N6o, that I loved. If you are looking for a decent, digital SLR, I highly recommend this one.
No problem installing this device and it seems to work well. The plastic packaging is really obnoxious - difficult to open and sharp. I scratched my hand struggling to open it.
Bought these at Target at the same time I bought the Philips HE592 Surround Sound Ear Buds, and there was no comparison-- the Sonys were by far better sounding. The best earbuds I've listened to so far and very comfortable. Be careful, though, and don't wear these while running, driving, or biking if you care about hearing other noises. They really DO block out all other sounds, not just "ambient noise." These are CLOSED type headphones, but if that is what you're looking for, these should work great.
its cheap and does the job. can't ask for more. been using mine pretty regularly since November, end of January now, and have only used half a cartridge.
I bought this unit over a year ago and still haven't figured out how to work it. I have used the D-link wireless router with no trouble, but no matter what I do, I can't get the print server to work properly. This is after hours with their customer service people and doing everytihing possible. Based on other people's reviews this unit actually does work. It just hasn't for me.
I've owned this sub for a few years now, I think I bought it in '97 or '98 and have to say, it has been unbelievable! I have a complete Inifinity 5.1 speaker system and picked this sub to match the rest of my components and have never had a complaint. I started looking to buy another one for my new family room, and was shocked to see people having problems with them. Hopefully mine will continue its trouble free life.
Great microscope. We were looking for something with substance, not like a toy, but without the high price. This is it. Easy to set up. The lenses are nice quality and easy to focus. The fine adjustment focus works beautifully. The reflector lense is perfect for using the microscope anywhere, not just near an outlet for a light source. All in all Great quality for a fair price
I must admit that when I began to wear them I was very impressed on how well they fit. However they do not seal as well as I would like, there seems to be some play such that when I am frantically looking for documents around the desk they wiggle around a bit. This may just be an outlier, as I do tend to move around a lot during my workday.I would rate COMFORT 9/10. This being because I wear them for 4-6 hours stretches, and the slight wiggle bothers me some. That's the only bad part about the comfort and you may not even notice it unless you jump around like I do. However before I got this pair I had the Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones, and I personally thought this were horrible. The sound was great but fell off every time I went for a book or a paper. Thus this JVC pair is great. Another plus is the really long cord, wow, talk about mobility I can walk to the bookcase and still keep the jams going, all without bothering my office-mate.The sound I find to be great, I really enjoy them and would recommend these to anyone, even professionals. You can not go wrong with these they really are a great value.
I built a light game rig with it, it has been a working horse so far. I do not know how long it will last. Some reviewer said it only last several months. Let us wait and see. The reason I give it 4 stars is that the buffer seems a little bit too small (8 MB). My 250 GB drive has 16 MB buffer. I am not sure if the small buffer contributes the shorter life of this drive.
The printer set up very quickly and easily on a Netgear print server (this one can be shared on a network unlike it's sibling Kx-p7100). For a duplex printer it is very compact and doesn't need access around it or behind it. It prints duplex flawlessly and has a great feature that shrinks the pages down to 4 pages on a side or with the duplex 8 pages total on each page. It's a great way to save paper to review rough drafts. I did have an initially bad start when the printer was jamming all the time with 28lb laser paper; but after switching to cheaper 20lb copy paper it hasn't jammed once. A great value (I considered the cheapest HP duplex printer but it was almost twice as much and a lot bigger in size and I don't think it has the great shrink-down-to-4-pages-on-a-side feature).
This is a short review, but here is the deal. The picture quality of this TV is very nice, and you cannot go wrong with 3 HDMI ports. I am using all of them! One is being used with my DISH HD satellite receiver. Another one is being used with my Phillips Home Theater surround sound system. The final one I use is with my Macbook. I plug in a mini-DVI to DVI adapter (at Apple store for 20 bucks), then a DVI to HDMI cable that I bought at Amazon for about 15 bucks. The TV has great functionality, with many different settings you can adjust to your preference. I suggest you look at CNET.com's review of this TV- it is one of the highest rated HD LCD TV's reviewed. [..] Hope this helps
I wrote in a previous message that I was going to return the PS12U print server because it printed large files (photos) very slowly (around 20 minutes instead of 4 minutes if I recall). Hawking just sent me firmware rev 6.09.17e and now that 4 minute print only takes 4:30. This is good enough for me given the convienience of a network printer.
This is another blue rosco filters with lush red tones. Really good looking with an incadescent on skin tones. Not for video use though.
I loved these headphones from the very first day. I can't say I ever really needed to use the band behind the head trick, but for the sonic quality they deliver, the warranty they offer, the flexibility to switch the headband position, and the price you pay for the deal, these deserve 6 stars!I own these since around 2000-2001 and I just recently started hearing some rattling in the right ear channel. No problem - sent them out to be repaired by KOSS, for a marginal cost of shipping they were returned to me with new membranes, a new cord, and new cushions, plus a thank you note!These beat a lot of other headphones I've owned.Plenty of kickin bass and pure crystal clear highs. good mids too.A word of caution: the headband is not for giant heads, but should fit just fine for most.Recommended.
I have this lens for a couple of months now and it has become my walk-around lens. Most of the pictures are much sharper than ones taken with the kit-lens. My XT is able to focus faster when taking pictures at night w/o flash. I used ISO400 and most of the pictures looks very clean. One thing is, the battery run down a little faster than normal. I think it's must be the IS feature that I leave ON most of the time.One thing I am afraid of is dust. I think dust will get inside sooner or later. I reluctant to take that lens to dusty area (like pumpkin-patch, corn-maze).Even with 580EX flash gun, for anything closer than 3ft, pictures with flash still have the dark shade of the lens. I think this lens is a little big for the on-board flash.Overall, I am very happy with the lens. I am still learning digital photography.2011-11-15 Update:Now I'm shooting a 40D with this lens over 90% of the time. I'm extremely happy with the lens. At night, I use it with the 580EX flash gun. Focusing in dim light has never been a problem (restaurant at night). Thumb all the way up!
I had this GPS to replace a cheap one, which often drag me to a wrong way or one way street. I have to say, overall, it's a great one. It does take me door-to-door, wherever I am and where I want to go. It's very accurate, never get me lost. The voice is loud and clear. Control is very easy and quick.A few cons I feel it's important to mention:-The alert is so close that can cause you to miss a turn. It'll wait until 0.1 miles to remind you to turn, which means if you're driving in a downtown, it might drive you crazy. So you need to quickly glance at the screen to make sure if it is your next turn because the screen changes must faster than the voice.-Although I have the V8 map, the data seems not very up to date. If you want to find an Exxon gas station, for example, it will guide you to that station, but it might or might no longer be Exxon any more.-The route it gives you is not always the best route. If you choose "Fastest time", it will drag you to the nearest beltway no matter it may be 10 miles futher or what the traffic condition is. If you choose "Shortest distance", it will draw you the most zig zag route, which means the shortest distance for ... the bird, not the car.-The power switching is kind of annoying. If for some reason the plug gets loose, the power will be lost and it will notice you to "Continue in battery power" or it will shut down by itsefl in 30 seconds and counting down, which means you have to touch the screen to switch to battery or lose the direction. It can be annoying and distract your driving if your power plug is old, like mine.-You can change the voice to other languages, but only the American voice "Jill" can spell and speak the street name (Text to speech), others will only say "Turn right" or "Turn left", like in the C330. So if you're considering between this one and the C330, that's how different it is, I guess.I used it to get to know one of the craziest city in the US after New York, the Baltimore city, MD. The fastest route it draws always take me the longest time time because of traffic in this downtown. After being familiar with the area, I combined Garmin with Google Earth and tried to draw a better route myself. It was much faster, shorter and saved me at least 20 minutes each time. The same with the Points of Interest data, you should refer to the internet before taking Garmin to the road. Sometimes, you will find an extincted gas station, shopping or restaurant but still appear on Garmin's mapOther than those, this is a nice and reliable GPS to have.
This particular Leica is simply a re-badged Panasonic Lumix LX-1, which sells for a lot less. Now, for the image quality, I would have ranked it 5-star, it is simply one of the best P&S; digital cameras in the market (and I agree with the DPReview review on the LX-1 as well). Unfortunately, simply because of the price point that Leica sells it at, while not having any difference between the two, I have to rank it at 3 stars, and I think that's fair, because it has now failed the value-for-money test.If you care about prestige, and are willing to pay extra for the L-badge, by all means get this. Otherwise, if you only care about the image quality and the great ergonomics of this camera, go over and get the Panasonic Lumix LX-1. It's the same thing.
This wallet does the job, OK, but dont expect a high quality wallet, cheap materials, and cheap built. I have seen much higher quality wallets in the market.
Having relied on the Bushnell reputation for quality, I expected my Bushnell Camera Bincular to be a superior product. Once it was received (within a few days), everyone who sees them are impressed and remarks the high quality of their make and the quality of photos produced. You cannot go wrong with this product.David in Conyers, GA
So, I'm always up for trying new products. The saleswoman tried to talk me out of it, but I decided to give this thing a try anyway, choosing it over a TomTom or a Garmin. Big mistake. It's nice looking, and it purports to have some newer features that other GPS systems at this price range do not have (like speed and red light cameras). However, these features NEVER worked for me, and I happen to know that there are THREE red light cameras at the intersection nearest my home. Not once did this thing catch them.Another thing: it kept getting me lost! Sometimes the route it suggested was obviously wrong, and if I tried to ignore it, it would repeatedly yell- "PLEASE TURN AROUND!" or something similarly annoying. And if I did miss a turn accidently, and could not immediately stop to give it a chance to reroute, it would freak out and take many minutes before it could recalculate the route.All things considered, I returned this system within a week. Maybe it was defective. Who knows? But now I am afraid of shelling out another couple of hundred of dollars for another system... So if you want to purchase a gps and get your money's worth, I'd say get one whose name you can trust.
I compared this speaker right out of the box (in my living room) to a broken-in Polk Rti12 - yes the huge model. I listened with the fade in the center and then just the left or right channel only through my HK 3485 @ 120 watt's/channel. The only differences I heard were that the DV64 was a bit brighter and the bass not quite as smooth. For movies this speaker probably outperforms the rti hands down, for music, especially jazz/classical, it will perform very well, but not as well as the rti12. I imagine, if you have Ed Frias (and I might do this) mess with the crossovers, these 2 speakers would be identical in sound, just the DV64 is half the rti12 size and wrapped in vinyl instead of that beautiful cherry. Not that the wood grain vinyl looks bad.All in all, for what I paid (less than half price all through amazon so everything was well below retail pricing), and the ease of shipping (I had to send my rti12's back the first round due to damage - they are over 80lbs a piece), the DV64's are the way to go - especially if you are into rock/rap/alternative/movies. Just turn the treble down a bit on the stereo or AVR, cause man they are BRIGHT!
This reader is very fast - compared to my usb1 and non-cardbus pcmcia compact flash readers this one is about 4x (or more) as fast. It is small and compact, the only thing I don't like is the required USB cable (though it is included) instead of a built in USB plug - just one more thing to bring with my laptop.
This item was shipping to me with an amazing speed, way faster than any items i bought from eBay or Amazon! and it worked great, too, as i immediately plugged it into my car!!Great deal for price, shipping, and quality!
This is a high quality metal filter. Good glass. I am using it on a Panasonic 20 mm 1.7 lens connected to a Olympus E-PL2 micro 4 camera.This filter is a must during the Summer of 2011 with it's high , hot and intense sun. This filter helps reduce the haze giving the photographer those crisp shots they expect from their equipment especially from a high quality lens like the Panny 20mm.The filter stays on my camera lens most of the time. It does not degrade the photos in any way.
5 star rating - excellent scanner - glad I purchased it.So far have scanned over 4000 slides & negativesPros:- Have had this scanner for over 3 years and it has performed well on 30-50 year old slides and negatives.- Film types included 126, 110 and 35mm. Many scans come out better than the original.- Does a great job on the small 110 slides in plastic mounts - must use a 35mm adapter.- The Nikon software does a great job of improving old Kodachrome slides.Cons:- Scans are slow but remember all that it is doing - not only the scan but dust spec removal, etc.- The manual and help screens provide very little detail as to how to use the software... i.e. buttons are explained but they do a poor job of explaining how to use the software. Must learn by trial & error.Other:Nikon is missing the boat by not advocating for scanning 110 format slides and negatives. Even their telephone tech people didn't think the scanner would work for 110 format. I took a chance and am very please with the outcome. The only issue is finding 110 adapters to fit the 35mm opening. In my case, I found a camera store with a box of Kodak 110 slide adapters. The plastic slides can be popped in & out of the 2x2 adapter mounts quite easily thus a few adapters can be reused hundreds of times. I created an adapter for 110 negative strips to allow 2 to 6 frame 110 strips to be scanned.I recommend this product.
WE use an older Canon i550 ink jet, and it's been a good printer for us. These are the appropriate refills, and they work well.
Controls work well and seem logical after you learn the icons on the control pad. Battery life is the best I've had. Music sounds good, and radio gets good reception and sounds good also. Pictures show up well on the large LCD screen. Documentation is a little light on the potential features of the player.
Don't buy one, buy 2 or 3! Seriously, I bought one, then placed another order for 3 to give away as gifts. For the price, this can't be beat. It's a medium size and fits my Nikon P500 perfectly.
This webcam is easy to install, fast and easy to use and is adjustable so it fits on your laptop on any angle you like. I would buy another and recommend it to anyone!
I have this product for about a month now. It's a nice product for the price. I dont have any major problems yet. Before buying it I have read several reviews on Internet, most of them say that it has nice featurs and a good sound quality. So, I bought it and found that its sound quality is not as good as I expected. By the way I am comparing sansa with iPod nano. At some instances I hear hissing sound in some songs which sounds great in my car audio system. I may have to see if there any setting which can improve the sound quality. I like some of the features like loading mp3s from computer. You dont have to go through format change, you can simply drag and drop as in Windows Explorer, FM radio is fairly good and ability to store and display color pictures. It is not better than iPod for sure. iPod has a nice sound and touch pad navigation, in sensa navigation is done by wheel. The height of this wheel is little more than it should be, which makes harder to press the buttons around it. Overall I found it little better than average mp3 player.
These are feeble metal. There is no cover for the screen, or click wheel. Does not protect against even the shortest of falls. Easily breaks. I had mine for 2 weeks, then it fell apart. I had it in my pocket all by itself, and perhaps I hit something while I was walking, and it bent, then snapped completely apart! Terrible product! Don't buy!
Product arrived ahead of estimated delivery date and was adequately packaged to arrive undamaged. Instructions say to charge for full 10 hrs before first use, do not go by any charge indicator lights on your device so plan accordingly.Works well in a ZOOM 3G mobile router so far giving about 3-4 hrs of use before needing to be charged.
This USB device is great it works for me in Win2000 an WinXP with absolutely no problem. It is fast and all the information stored will be there any time that you need it, this device has to replace the old and not functionality Diskettes. There is so many brand like this device, but the price of this one is no to high. It is the best for taking any kind of information to anywhere. I'm so happy to have it.
THey are sweet very clear and crisp, i live in an apartment so they are way to loud to turn up much but they sound great and for 93 bucks no way u can go wrong!!!! Recommended 100% seem very solid and sturdy!!!
This remote works excellently. I also love it's very compact size that easily clips to the Camera strap. I am able to use this remote from across the room. Very Pleased!
I bought this unit about a year ago and forgot to update for review.I logged onto the router's firmware, then the next day, I could no longer access the router.Then I returned it. I'm using a Linksys now.
I would have given it a five star but sense it's the only one I have ever used I had nothing to compare with. I have used it nine tines and it worked perfect every time. Sturdily made.
I got this transmitter before I went on an 8 hour roadtrip so I could have some music and audiobooks to listen to. It ended up that I had to turn my radio up ALL the way, and then it was only a little bit audible. Very, very, VERY poor sound quality, and (with my small amount of electronics expertise) I tried to add more antenna to broadcast from, and couldn't find any rat-tail inside of the transmitter itself, which probably contributes to its poor sound. Maybe my car has a bad FM antenna, but for whatever reason the transmitter was very, very low quality audio and power. I ended up just playing things straight out of my laptop through iTunes, and I'll probably never use the transmitter again.
I was very happy with the unit (almost Hi-Fi sound) for several months, despite the ridiculous remote and the fiddly vol/subwoofer/power controls on the docking unit. Then the docking unit started to malfunction. When you spin the vol control and/or push the sub woofer button, the sound either cuts out or alternates from speaker to speaker or blasts so loud that it threatens to either deafen you or blow the speakers. Internet seraches indicate that this is a widespread problem requiring new docking units.
This little gem is small and simple to use. It fastens right onto your camera strap and the top stays there so that you can snap the remote off and use it, then snap it back on when not in use. Easy to use - great for all those shots YOU want to be in and can't figure out how to sit just right, wait, wait, wait for the camer to click. Now YOU control the click! I am using it on a CANON REBEL EOS XTi.
Pity that HP considers this model obsolete and thus won't support it. It's a good machine meeting the need for a dependable, black-print, speedy printer for which generic toner's widely available economically. I don't know how to locate parts for this machine, should I need them, however. Anyone buying this model should request a user's manual, and if one's not available, at least get the website from which to download one.
I hate to leave this comment in a public area. I wanted to reach out to the seller directly, however I'm new at this site and don't really know my way around. I purchased this equipment in February. I accidently through out the box it came in before I realized that the item didn't work at all. When connecting it to my iPod, nothing would happen. I tried on my relatives iPod's as well and it just wasn't functioning. I'm so disappointed considering I was really excited about my new purchase. =/
The Sony MiniDV Cleaning Cassette worked great. I did one cleaning and the heads were clean.
This charger has a limited 3 year warranty. Warning: if you do not register the product within 30 days of purchase, the warranty is good for 1 year only. I purchased it on March 9, 2006. The charger stopped working on Oct 29, 2007. It had moderate usage during that time (maybe once a month for 4 AA batteries). It was easy to use and worked fairly well while it worked. I would not purchase from this company again. Based on this experience, I would not trust the quality and reliability of their products.
I bought this printer in August, but didn't really start using it until November and have had to 'clean the heads' at least a dozen times, using huge amounts of ink. Just about every time I use it I have to clean the heads and after about 50 prints, I need to clean them again! And, I'm not talking about 4 color prints. I'm using this printer to create greeting cards and am only printing the greeting and the back of the card - no pictures. The one time I did try to print a photograph it printed half of it fine and the rest of it was totally dull and missing colors!I have dealt with extremely poor print quality and today was the icing on the cake with ink smearing all over the expensive stock.Tech support, obviously not from around here, were as automatedly helpful as they can be both times I called. They determined that I have a faulty head (no seriously) and will send me a new printer, but I had to push to have it here within two days, instead of 5-7, as I use it for business.If the new one is better, I'll be back to amend my review.
I bought three for my Coolermaster gaming case. Although I think this fan would make a great replacement for any 120mm pc fan. They work nicely and the LEDs are strong enough to create a nice glow without blinding you or being too dim.They are very quiet on the slowest speed, not very noticeable on the medium speed and slightly noticeable on the high speed. All you will hear is a low rush of air, no high-pitched whining. Since I only use the high speed when I'll be gaming for long periods of time, this isn't a problem. I like to hear my fans anyway as it's a good indicator of how cool my case is running.The 3-speed switch is great for setting your own airflow conditions in the case.Only one problem...one of the three fans runs very slow now. Don't know why. If I set the fan to the slowest speed, it now shuts off sometimes. When I set it at the highest speed, it runs slow. All three fans are a year old and run around 12 hours a day.I feel that a few extra dollars for this fan is worth it for the handy switch, good airflow, low noise and good looks.
Very handy little device for a great price. It gets rid of that bothersome cord.
Used to buy this at Sam's Club but they don't handle it anymore. Hard to find in the stores. This larger package is a better value than the 100 sheet ones. Works great in my printer.
So far, this player has not disappointed. I have had it for 6-7 months now and so far had no main issues. This is being used for many hours a day, I have two kids who don't go to school yet, and the player in between the two of them runs hot every day. They probably end up watching way too much television. In any case, I got this player based on web reviews, I needed something cheap (kids use) but able to play any DVD copies I make for my kids, home movies, DL DVD's etc. This player has not disappointed yet, and at this price, even if it dies 6 months down the road, with the usage it gets, I can live with it.
I never knew that mini buds could sound this good. Yes, it is another $35.00 you put out but believe me...these are excellent. They are very light and fit comfortably in your ear. They do not bounce around like standard buds do and they give you a sound that hits hard. It gives crisp highs and pounding lows like you would expect from high end headphones. The set comes with three pair of ear inserts and after listening to the smallest ones, I was less than moved. When I replaced them with the mediums, my whole outlook was changed, you have to experiment! The plus about these is that they actually are noise isolating and the outside world is not even there when you listen to your music. I don't recommend wearing them while jogging or driving or anything that requires your attention due to this feature. Lastly they look good, come in different colors, and hey...you've done worse with $35.00. Get these today and hear the difference they make.
I was hesitant a first with all the bad feedback but, I guess I lucked out. I purchase mine on ebay and have owned them for a month now. I loved them. Best $15 I spent in a long time! The charge holds for an hour and twenty five minutes with a full charge. Holds 60-75 songs on average. Only con is it takes 5-6 hours for a full charge via usb. All in all I can't ask for more for $15.-No wires makes me feel free!
This mouse would be just perfect for its class if it's just a bit wider.. big, its just too slim.
2-17-2011 Installation Heads-Up. When I started the install procedure into my 64-bit Windows 7 OS - using the CD ROM that came with the mouse, I got a message that said "the product is not suitable for this version of Windows". Implementing Plan A, I just keep on with the install as it went looking for and downloaded the latest driver. The VX Revolution proceeded to installed OK. All the bells and whistles function just fine. End of story. This is a very nice mouse that talks to a 2.4 Ghz USB thumb drive that comes with it - and it stores inside the mouse if you travel.Side bar. An interesting attribute about Windows 7 is the capability to use an 8GB flash drive in a USB port to speed up the system. If you ask it to, Windows 7 will use a built in program that converts about 4.2 GB of the thumb drive into extra RAM. You can use the rest of the thumb drive for transporting docs and photos.
I just rx'd my Samsung HT-TQ85 Htib two days ago. The HDMI and optical interface cables arrived a day prior to that. My home theater consists of this unit, and a 2 week old, 46-inch Sony WEGA LCD Projection TV (46E2000), a 200GB external USB Hard Drive, and an XM portable receiver. The TV has optical audio out and two HDMI inputs (one for direct hook up to a PC and one for a feed from the Samsung Htib). Given that my portable XM receiver already had an audio out pin-jack for my headphones, it readily hooks up to the Samsung by way of pinjack to L/R RCA cables plugged into one of the two external input RCA jacks. The 200GB Hard Drive hooks right up to the Samsung via USB. (Update - the USB interface doesn't recognize my external USB 200GB HDD - I looked a bit closer at the owners manual and in there it lists the USB limitations - my bad - not theirs).The setup was easy. The sound was just fine for me as it was set right out of the box - though I know that I am going to tweak it a little bit as the days pass. I was VERY impressed with the video quality of the DVD player feeding my Sony via the HDMI cable. I played the animated movie "CARS" and boy oh boy, the sound, the picture...it was fantastic! According to the display on my Sony TV the DVD video signal being received from the Samsung was 720p. The sound is rich, and I was surprised because I like my speakers in wood - not plastic. The disk platter works quietly and smoothly. The design is sleek and the neon blue control lamps look cool at night.The remote control is pretty easy to handle and has all the functions that one could possibly want.I have only encountered one glitch. When channel surfing my TV rapidly, it seems like the optical audio feed being sent to the Samsung is sometimes lost (as if the Samsung can't keep up) - and then what happens is the surround sound becomes staticky/hashy/ or just plain noise. No big deal though because all I found that I have to do is just quickly shift from "digital-in (for the TV audio)" to "aux1 or aux2" and back to digital in - and the "problem" is solved.Overall - So far so very very good! I gave this 5 stars because of the versitily and plethora of late-model interface options. A really tough to find combination for any comparibly priced unit (I got mine for under 500 with free shipping).
I recently bought this system because the price was right. I was not sure what to expect. After I set it up I was amazed at the performace. I was a little concerned about the low wattage on the Subwoofer, but not after I set it up. I followed Bose instruction from their website that said to put the sub's port facing into a courner. I did this and had to actually turn down the sub to half because there was actually too much bass!
Great little printer, lightweight and easy to carry. The wireless functionality is icing on the cake.
Bought this to avoid Comcast rip off rental fees.This modem was easy to set up and has been rock solid.Highly recommended.
I bought the 675PH model direct from Sony.Sony should attach a letter of appology to every one of these computers. While it's beautiful, elegant and the screen is superb, the wireless on these machines is a complete joke. I have applied all of the updates to eliminate dropping connections (why should I even have to do this??), and this thing still performs like a pig. Slow doesn't begin to describe it.I have a Dell 610 with identical Centrino and it is spectacularly fast. It's ugly, poor keyboard, but it works perfectly.This Sony runs very well on wired connection, but can't a company of this size get serious about what customers think of their products and test them before shipping?
The quality on this case is nice, but the included carabiner clip is cheap. I liked how snug it fit on my Sony NWZ mp3 player, but I wouldn't recommend it if you plan on operating the player often - it's definitely more of a storage sleeve since easy access to the player is impaired by the awkward case opening (if you have your earphones plugged in to the case, you practically have to unplug them in order to lift the flap to access the player, and opening the flap only reveals maybe a third of the top of the player).
After a mere 3 days, I am disappointed. I had a $20 pair of Aiwa HP-X222 headphones that died after 7 years. They were cheap and unexpectedly great. When they died, I thought I'd try something from a stronger name brand, like Sennheiser.The sound quality is about the same as my old Aiwas. It's definitely good. I have no complaints in that area. I also like the nice long cord.But there are a couple of things I really don't like. Note that these are supra-aural rather than circum-aural, meaning they sit on your ears rather than around them. My old headphones were circum-aural and I did not realize how much less comfortable the Sennheisers would be. They press my ears against my head, which is uncomfortable anyway, but it's made worse by the fact that I wear glasses, which are now pinched between my ears and my head. I'm hoping that after a few more days I'll get used to the feel and it won't be so uncomfortable, but I'm not optimistic.My other complaint is the noise-blocking. I was expecting these to block out a lot more noise than they do. They're not bad, just not as good as my old ones. When I'm playing music at a reasonable volume, I can still hear people talking near me, which was not the case with my old headphones. This is particularly disappointing since I bought these based on Sennheiser's claim that they provide "brilliant shielding of ambient noise."I read reviews for a lot of Sennheiser headphones. It seems like overall people love them. Maybe the problem is just that these are the entry-level Sennheisers. I bet the expensive ones are really nice. I also bet that you can get non-Sennheiser headphones for half the price that have similar sound quality but are more comfortable and block more background noise. So even though this is a decent pair of headphones for some uses, I wouldn't recommend them if you want to escape from your coworkers' noises for long periods.
Modem was easy to set up and worked as soon as I transferred it with my cable company. I have not had any problems. Price was the best I could find and delivery quick.
I purchased this unit from Amazon last May and use it primarily for travel. Before a trip, I choose some interesting movies from Netflix, pop the movie in my DVD player and record it to the Archos. The screen is so nice that people sitting by me on airplanes ask about it.Since I have used it for several months, I have some observations:1. With the dock (which, in my opinion, should be included with it), you can record directly from a DVD player or DVR. I have recorded programs on my Dish Network DVR and then just played them later, recording them to the Archos.2. On an airplane, the audio is really too low (even at full blast) unless you have noise canceling headphones. I tried the earbuds and could hardly hear my movies. My Bose noise-canceling headphones give me a great experience with the Archos on an airplane.3. I subscribed to Urge subscription music, which was dovetailed with Windows Media Player 11, and subscription music worked fine. I downloaded lots of subscription music to the Archos and as long as you did a sync at least once a month, the DRM dates would be updated by WMP automatically. Alas, Urge merged with Rhapsody a few weeks ago and guess what? Rhapsody is not compatible with the Archos. Neither is Napster. So if you use subscription music, this player isn't much good. Obviously, your purchased music and CD rips work fine on it.4. I would like to see a better way to manage files on it. Deleting files from it to make room on the hard drive is easy enough, but I haven't found a way to delete whole folders. For example, I can easily delete individual songs from an album, but there's nothing on the menu that lets you delete the album all at once. Little quirks like that make using it take some getting used to.5. It is a little heaver than most similar devices, and I haven't found it very good if I am walking or running ... a smaller mp3 player would be better for that. But for video during travel, it can't be beat.Overall, I consider this a good purchase and love my unit. I bought an extra battery (video sucks battery pretty good, but I can generally watch at least 2 full-length movies before the battery dies) and the dock, and would highly recommend both purchases if you want to use this unit. Of course that adds to the overall price so keep that in mind when comparing, at least if you want to get full functionality from it.
At first I thought this product didn't work (like the other reviewers here) but then I plugged it into a USB port directly on my computer (instead of a USB hub) and it works fine. I wish that were listed in the description, so I could have gotten a longer cord.
I'm returning this unit. It's too large to truly be flexible with a Pocket PC, the range is very limited, and it requires a Compact Flash II slot while others only require a CF I. I'm going to purchase the Socket Low Power CF card instead.
I purchased this item from Amazon.com because it's very difficult to find Pioneer products in my area. I must say I am very pleased with Amazon and the shipping method. AS far as the product, not Pioneers best. Very slow to load disc. Makes alot of noise,doesn't sound smooth , mechanisms sound cheap. Does not have optical output. But overall, it works so far.....
I bought this unit at our local grocery store because I wanted one I could program just to receive warnings in my immediate area. I got it all set up and I can clearly get the weather radio channel. I had it for a few months and fortunately, we have not had bad weather. However, I discovered this weekend when we were under flood warnings that the emergency signal part does not work at all. Unfortunately I can not locate the receipt for this item so I'm out of luck as they want twice as much money as it is worth to fix it since I can not prove it is less than one year old. Won't get another one.
This mouse is a great little add-on for anyone looking for a wireless mouse for their notebook computer. Its light, has great range, great battery life, nice jog wheel for scrolling... no complaints here.
These lights are sturdy and well made. They are very versatile and a great value for the money spent. There are also many accessories available for them. The flash tubes are easy to replace. I'm very happy with them.
TDK has become my favorite dvd media. The face of the dvds offer lots of space for labeling the disc either on top or the bottom. And you get a great price buying from Amazon. Why wait for a local office supply or electronics store to offer them on sale when you can get the same low price anytime here.
This is full featured Camera. I am amazed people would spend such money and expect a &quot;general&quot; camera. Yes, it is not made to be easy. Read manual and learn more about professional photography.
The sound quality of Sennheiser PMX 70 is great, maybe it could have a little more bass, but the overall sound is very clear and loud. The only issue that i could said about this headphones it's that after some time of use i started to feel some pain inside my ears, i think that it's because the headphones are news and there are almost tight.
After a couple hundred pages this cartridge started streaking all over the page. Unfortunate for me, I bought 2 at the same time. Both did same thing.
I had a 8 mb card for my camera which only held 10 pics. This card will hold 200-400 depending on the resolution I use. It's amazing! Great product for a great price! I don't know how I went so long without it! ~Alicia
I added this to my 2003 GMC pickup, it is fantastic, works through the factory radio perfectly and sounds great. If you are comfortable pulling a dash and taping into power and ground easy install. I love it. I much prefer Sirius I wish they had a kit for my 2007 Pontiac.
I have been using this headset for a little while now for some of the online games I play. This headset has so far better quality than any other headset I have used in the past. It fits comfortable around my ears and light on my head. The Microsoft LifeChat LX 3000 headset connects only by USB connection but it is easy to use. I would recommend this headset.
You know when motoring journalists talk about the on about the Porsche Boxter? Basically, why buy one when you can have a 911?Well these bins are in the same category. It's a case of German engineers 'detuning' something mid-numbingly good to fit into the 'mid-range' of the market.I've been using them for a few weeks, and I have to say that they are excellent. I've had some Sennheiser 'phones before just as back-ups for practice they were the cheapie HD202's which have survived two years loyal service. That's why I've been keen to get more well engineered Sennheiser product.The construction gives me confidence that these 'phones will last many years, the quality is fantastic. But I have to say that only the right cup swivels not both. Although there seems no difference which way round you wear them. The single replacable coiled lead is great.The sound is where I have to mark these bins down, but hardly. At first when they were new I have to say I thought they were a bit bassless, but as the padding has softened and they have worn-in the bass as increased in the mix, so don't judge them to quickly. They don't have the bass that can make the bins dance on your ears like 1210's or V700's but these are mid-range cups.Basically these are great value headphones for the money, but you can get better by buying top of the range. You don't need to as these are perfectly good in a club environment as I use them four times a week as a pro DJ.
I'll admit that I had difficulties right out of the box, but I would later find that this was due to my trying to play a slightly defective CDRW disc which had been giving me problems in other applications anyway. Once I burned a new copy of that layout on a CDR disc, the eXpanium loaded it and started playing it with no problems at all, and none of the three discs I've made so far [on CDR] have given me any trouble. The first two discs I burned are in ISO9660 format, but for the third disc, I tried using Joliet format just to see how the eXpanium would handle it. It reads that one perfectly too. The time required to scan the disc before playing does not seem excessive to me at all, and the sound quality is actually better than I expected. The anti-skip features are every bit as amazing as other reviewers here have claimed - I've had my eXpanium for a week now and still haven't been able to make it skip, and that's certainly not for lack of trying. When it's being used as a road trip jukebox - a task for which it seems especially well-suited - it would take a mighty rough road [off-road?] to make it hiccup at all. The skip protection alone makes it the perfect companion for a long drive. My only real complaints with the eXpanium are its total lack of a title/ID3 tag display, lack of a &quot;time remaining&quot; display [it shows elapsed time only], and its inability to search through an MP3 track [the &lt;&lt;/&gt;&gt; keys simply go to the previous/next song in MP3 mode]. If you can live with a display which shows only track numbers, elapsed time, and some small icons, then by all means, get the eXpanium. I knew about the display before I bought my eXpanium, but I bought it anyway after careful research and comparison shopping. In short: Rather basic controls, poor display, good sound, thoroughly incredible skip protection.
These are great sound quality earbuds, but my first pair lasted 3 months, and my second pair only one month. I've sent both back to v-moda for warranty replacement. The wire at the ipod port connection is thin and not durable enough. Both times only sound will only come out of one speaker until you wiggle the wire. The port needs to be reinforced for better durability and repeat customers.
I've never had a problem with the modem, I can even use it to take older computers on th internet even if hey don't have a USB port, like most external modems require.
I was hesitant on buying a brand that hasn't been out very long. I took a chance and don't regret it at all! Great DVD player. It plays burnt DVDs and regular DVDs from the stores. If the movie doesn't load right away due to the new encryption codes (so people can't copy the movies), try clicking the top menu or menu button while loading. Also make sure the DVD is clean. It only plays clean DVDs. There is no skipping. The sound and picture quality are good. If you are looking for a bigger screen and not wanting to pay alot more money, this is the DVD player for you.
Looking for a great quality picture tv but don't have the money or desire for a plasma or LCD? This is the way to go. I have had this tv for abut a year and have not had a single problem with it. I totally recommend it. The ONLY negative thing about this is the weight. It's about 200+ pounds so better get some friends together to lift this bad boy.
This camera works great. The picture quality is amazing, even when played in a high definition TV. Burning into a DVD was a breeze. Many people complain about the included editing software, but I liked it. It gets right to the point, which is passing your memories on to a DVD. If you are looking for a state-of the art video editing software, then do get something else. But if all you want is a simple way to burn your videos and don't want to mess with editing video on a computer, then the included image mixer software works fine.Here's the bad stuff:Within two weeks and for no particular reason, the camera refused to focus. Zooming in or out did not make a difference. An error message came out on the screen. the owner's manual identified it as a malfunction that could not be fixed, so I sent it back. Sony must have problems with their zooming technology on all their cameras because that same thing happened to my cybershot digital camera, only it did it 3 years later instead of two weeks. The camera sounds like it has a motor stuck on first gear and it will just not zoom at all. This is the second time it happens to me, so I'm just going to stay away from Sony cameras. I'm lucky that this happened to me while I still had time to get a refund. It's sad because, again, Sony's picture quality and ease of use get shadowed by these kinds of malfunctions. If you do decide to get a Sony camera, get some kind of service plan or extended warranty! You'll need it!
they do what theyre supposed to. they do sound clear,and loud. even though i dont like the hard plastic feeling of the hooks they are comfy
I have used a number of different cables throughout my Audio/Visual journey, but I have learned one very important lesson. You DO NOT need to pay a ridiculous price for a decent cable. HDMI works on a digital interface. That means that both the audio and video signals are sent through the cable digitally. So, the cable with either transmit the signal, or it will not. There is nothing in the construction of the cable that is going to make the signal stronger, clearer, or increase pixel clarity. An HDMI cable either works, or it does not. This cable works!
The perfect addition to my cellphone - capacity for over 150 ripped CD songs and more pix than I can count. Comes with normal-size SD carrier so you can plug it into printer or card reader. Cool product!
Much better than the non-brand ones, filters don't tend to get stuck on nearly as much because of how it's finished.
The VCR is noisy and sounds like its going to fall apart any time you put in a tape or eject one. Rewinding makes a grinding sound at times as well. All in all ... spend a few more bucks and get a bigger, more reliable set.
I bought the Zenith DVB312 in 2003, paired it with the Zenith Advanced System 3 TV and it has performed flawlessly. When I finally decided to purchase an HDTV I went for the Zenith 37 inch LCD. While a blu ray disc player may be best with the HDTV I am for now using the DVB312.I am satisfied with the result. Initially I thought colors projected were too vibrant. What I now realize is that I'm for the first time seeing concerts as they were filmed; in vivid colors which the old AS3 TV tamed.For the budget conscious buy this player if you can find it. It appears to have been manufactured to look forward. Just remember to ask your TV (or the player) to display images in the 4:3 aspect ratio so they don't get stretched on a large screen. Also, some discs will play better than others, depending on the quality of the disc. This player does progressive scan but does not upconvert.
I like this product a lot, just wish the screws were longer. I'm replacing them w/ 2 inch screws & that is workign for my project.
Fuji F30 has proven to be a solid camera in all aspects. From the moment I opened it I could feel the quality vs. others I have played with. The photo's have been awesome, battery life is great, this is a camera that I can keep for years and not feel like I have to update in 2007. If your considering this model I think you'll be very happy with the purchase. Happy Holidays! T.
pulled in ~20 stations, comparable signal to "Antennas DB2 Direct Multi Directional HDTV Antenna" also from Amazon/Antennas Direct
The QuickCam Web is a decent camera. I was suprised at the clarity of the images - even when used in low light. It comes with a lot of neat software, including time lapse photography, games, and frame-by-frame animation tools. The built-in mic also sounds pretty good for its size. However, I had a few significant problems with the camera's drivers.When I first installed the QuickCam on my Compaq Presario 5600, the shortcut buttons on my keyboard (including the volume controls) stopped working, and I experienced a few other problems. I didn't realize these were caused by the camera until a friend borrowed it and had the same symptoms. She contacted support, and they acknowledged that the trouble could caused by the camera's drivers. (I know this problem could be unique to computers with shortcut keys, but I have to take a star off the product rating for driver conflicts like this one.)I don't mean to discourage anyone from buying this camera; it is a lot of fun to use, reasonably priced, and Logitech may have released new drivers with the camera since I bought mine almost two years ago. Just make sure you have the newest drivers before you install it! I'm a big fan of Logitech's products (my keyboard and mouse are Logitech,) and this is the only one I've ever had problems with.
It's rare to find solid connectors with plastic tabs that don't jiggle loose, stay depressed when you press them a few times, or, the usual, snap off--but that's what we have here. The wire is round gauge, not the sickly, oblong, flattish shape you're used to in ethernet cables. It almost feels braided, like a high-end audio interconnect. It has a nice coat too: feels good to hold, but is surprisingly flexible and doesn't get tangled in the rat's nest of wires by your modem. As you can see for yourself, it comes in a full compliment of lengths and colors. The gray is darker than it looks here, almost a charcoal. Not all versions are available on Prime, but those that aren't tend to ship from the retailers for free.Excellent value, highly recommended.
Ink worked well but the printer was another story. Driver problems and cheap plastic. Constantly having to reinsatall to get it to print.Did I mention the ink worked well. Will not buy again because the printer broke and was too much of a nuisance to use to fix or by another of this brand.
Great memory card. Works perfectly and will hold about 1100 pictures so I can load it up on my upcoming trip overseas.
This really is a great product. No doubt about it. It was very easy to hook up. My gripe is with the instruction manual. When I called Samsung to get assistance the person helping me told me my product was damaged and needed to be repaired. I sent it back to Amazon and was shipped another one with no problems at all, this went smoothly. When I found the same "problems" with the second unit I called Samsung again and was given a different story and received a lot of nonsense for instructions on how to get the unit to work. I tried doing what I was told with no success.I called them again and again and again. In the end I called and spoke to seven different tech reps with only rep, number seven, actually taking the time to listen to what problem I was having and take me through all the steps to get my unit working.The manuel left out a few basic instructions that would have been useful for this tuner to work with my specific television set. I would have given the product a full 5 stars IF the manual did a better job of explaining how to get my TV and the tuner to "talk" to each other.I was extremely grateful the last tech took the time to help me through everything step by step. When I got to the step that brought me a terrific picture I was sooooo excited.There are electronics of all sorts throughout my home including stereo; computer;, all-in-one printer; TV's; digital converter boxes; electric guitars, amps, and effects; digital keyboard; etc. I am in no way electronically challanged and was insulted by the way some of the Samsung Techs spoke to me when I was looking for some assistance. It was worse than calling a company IT department and attempting to get one of the IT staff members to speak to you in English and not Computer Geekese.For the Tech Rep who did take the time to speak to me in plain English and take me through everything step by step I can only sing the highest of the high praises that can be sung. Why the other six couldn't have gotten off their high horses and help me I don't know. Why the first tech wrote me off and told me I had a defective product instead of helping me is nothing short of lazy. The other five Tech Reps were also lazy in not really listening to me and barking out useless, ambiguous instructions that made no sense to me, leaving me more confused and frustrated.The helpful tech rep was the only one who asked for the make and model of my TV. He also checked to make sure I had an HDTV antenna. This tech was then able to give me step by step instructions for getting the tuner to work with my specific TV. Many of those steps were not in the manual. I couldn't thank this man enough for helping me.How easy it is to get the tuner working with your TV by using the manual alone may depend on the TV you have. If you can't then good luck in getting the right person to help you at Samsung. But, if one tech doesn't help, keep calling. At least they provide a toll free number so it won't cost anything except your time and your sanity.It really is a great product and now that it's working I'm extremely happy. I think Samsung could have done a better job in writing its manual to cover all HDTV Ready set types. Samsung needs to train their tech staff to be less assuming and flippant when speaking to customers calling for assistance. It shouldn't take seven calls to get one helpful tech rep to help me.If the Technical Assistance and the manual had been more helpful had I would have given it 5 stars. Even giving it 4 because of the instructions in the manual and the Tech Assistance was a tough call but given the quality of the product once working correctly I honestly couldn't go any lower.
Man o man... After reading so many of these good reviews and reading reviews on other sites, I had to go ahead and purchase them. When I first got them, I thought they sounded horrible but once you tune the bass just right, They really sound like you are in a car with two 12's in it. I had to get rid of my car, which was my source of music and I was sad about it. I got these skullcrushers and now feel like I'm back in ol' Millenia. MAN I LOVE THESE! SO MUCH BASS!
I edit videos on a Mac, which is how it arrived pre-formatted, and it has performed excellently. The case it rock solid, since I transport it from time to time for work at other locations. It's design will allow me to stack them when I need more storage. Only concern is that it uses RAID 0 to achive the 1TB size, I lose one drive and it is back to square one. That is why I will be purchasing a second drive for backup.
Great to be able to obtain this product even after all of the years and the newer Directv boxes that have become available. This product worked perfectly and even had a second smaller version of the ordered remote included and that was especially welcome.
Made well, for the price. Very tight fitting at first. Took some flexing to loosen it up. I can use it alright but I wouldn't buy again.
While the Coby (Coby DP-758 7-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame) is a good deal compared with other frames, it has a terrible photo ratio. A standard photo shows up on the frame with black bars on the side which defeats the purpose of having a 7" frame.We call Coby technical support and they could not tell us the ratio for the frame. I spent about 8 hours trying to figure out how to resize photos and ended up resizing the photos in Photoshop but this is a very time consuming process.I'd recommend paying a little more money to have a more streamlined frame. It's not worth the headache to save a few dollars!!
Very pleased with the camera. It was as advertised....not a scratch on it and practically brand new. Very pleased with the vendor, and Amazon.And the price was more than right....shipping was quick. Continuing to buy from Amazon.
My first SimpleTech Drive was D.O.A., not even a power light. They swapped it out for this second one, which I have had only two days -- just in time to get all my data on it. It has now died and only a red power light will come on, no blue activity lights, and a clattering sound. My Apple System Profiler will not recognize it.I meant to use this drive to back up my desktop hard drive, to back up my laptop, and other important files. I can now see it is entirely useless as a backup. I don't know what to do next; perhaps get a new internal drive. I would not recommend SimpleTech.In the short time this drive was working, my computer had trouble recognizing this drive upon reboot. I had it partitioned into four parts, including a bootable version of Mac OS X 10.3. The recognition of the firewire drive upon reboot was unpredictable. At times, it would recognize it, but more often than not, it would not recognize the drive's partitions and would not boot into 10.3. This could have been a result of the drive's beginning to fail. (To make the 10.3 bootable partition, I did not use SimpleTech's software, which does not support bootable functionality; instead I used Carbon Copy Cloner. When it worked, it worked beautifully, but it was inconsistent, I believe due to the drive's beginning to fail.)I will send this drive back to SimpleTech and get a third drive. However, I don't plan to use it, as my experience shows these drives are unreliable.
I had tried a few of this and all were unsuccessful in cleaning my LCD screen until I bought this. It comes with a scratch free cloth which is washable. Light repeated swipes remove even the most stubborn of dirt and stains.
I bought this printer about 7 months ago. It worked just fine until this week. I get an error message 5100, and have looked for answers on how to fix. As of now have a lot of ideas, but none work. It was not too expensive, so probably would cost more to have it fixed professionally.
This Dazzle Memory Stick Reader doesn't just read. It is also a Writer. This means that after copying the pictures from your memory stick to your PC and then deleting the originals on your memory stick, when you change your mind that you actually wanted them on your memory stick, you can write them back on your memory stick by dragging them to the memory stick's folder. [And it costs less than one my friend got that] does the same thing. This item also comes with a free Slideshow creator that you can burn pictures on a CD-R and play them on a DVD player. It is worth the price. I had absolutely no problem with it and I just plugged it in and got going. I highly recommend it.
Look, you get what you pay for. If you need it to convert your vhs to DvD, then by all means buy it.
You want to spend $69.00 dollars on a "Monster Cable"? OK ...I have "Monster cables" but I can't tell the difference. Six bucks including shipping? Works for me! I bought this just because it was so cheap. ... & an article I read about HDMI cables & how it is not necessary to spend large dollars. Seems in this instance the cheapies work just fine.(Don't try it with speaker cable though)I can tell you that the article was true. It works just fine. LOL ... Honest! Ya know? If this cable quits on me in the next year I can buy 7 more & still have money left over for a beer!
I bought this camera for a several reasons, as a backup to my aging Nikon 8008s (still going strong after 10 years!) and for a film body to use Nikon "G" lenses, and because of the Nikon USA Fall rebate.Upon first opening the box I thought I'd made a real mistake. It's the lightest 35mm SLR I've ever used. The viewfinder is rather small and none too bright. Compared to the 8008s the N75 feels like a disposable camera!Upon inserting the batteries and mounting a 50mm Nikon lens, things began looking up. I bought the body only, and strongly recommend you do the same, and get a Nikon AF 50mm 1.8 lens. This camera balances beautifully with this prime lens! My hands are small, so the N75 felt just right. Autofocus is quick, and I like the red confirmation light in the finder (same as on my D 70 digital SLR).When it comes to focus speed and silence, the N75 blows my old 8008s out of the water. It's focus rarely hunts and the shutter is fairly quiet, as is the drive motor. Switching to Manual Exposure mode is quick and easy. This camera even has a depth of field preview button.Overall this has become a favorite film camera because it is so light and easy to carry. It's fast and the meter is accurate. I wish the spot meter were easier to access, but that is my only real complaint. It does 90% of what the N80 does at less than half the price. This is a great camera for a new photographer or advanced user looking for a backup film body. The nice thing is all those wide angle lenses stay wide, and shooting a roll of slide film through this little gem will convince you film is not yet dead!
I have had this modem for over seven years and it has preformed effortlessly. I have reached download speeds ranging from 2mgps to 5mbps. It has been a top notch piece off hardware.
Great printer. Bought it a few years ago to work with my Mac. I've got Windows now and works just as well. Printing and Scanning, solid pickup that helped me get through college essentially worry-free on the printing front. I even recommended it to a friend that got one and loves it. Very reliable and versitile, esp for the price!
this is a great camera for traveling, it is small enough to fit into your top pocket, so it can go anywhere. the only problem that i have is that there is no underwater housing for it, if there was i would have given it a 5*.
These are very useful so you don't have long cords going from mp3s to speakers or headphones. I have several of these so I can have one in every location I might need them, and have bought more so my family can have multiple also. Good purchase.
Update - This item takes the dubious honor of the "Worst" product I've reviewed for 2006! Early every year I plan to give a "best" and "worst" rating to products I've reviewed the previous year. I never reveiw a product unless I've used it a great deal myself and am intimately familiar with it.=========================You will be surprised how crummy this sounds compared to the Panasonics that cost about the same. This is my main problem - the sound quality sucks compared to the competition out there.1 - The speakers are lightweight and shoddily built. They sound muddy and the deep bass from them is nothing to write home about. They are fairly light weight - meaning very small magnets in them. These are 3 way speakers - for really good sound on the cheap - speakers need to be 2 way!2 - The sound input consists of a headphone type jack in FRONT. Not even standard phono inputs at the back.3 - Its advertised as 320 watts - which is meaningless - since the speakers suck. What good is a high power amp with crappy speakers. And in case you know some audio - 320 watts is only twice as loud as 32 watts (log relationship). For some reason, this is not even half as loud as my 100 W receiver!4 - No user adjustable equalizer, only presets possible5 - Cannot connect a different pair of speakers to upgrade because of the "biamping" type of connections.6 - The receiver sucks - even my Sandisk flash player seems to have a better FM radio.I concur with the other reviewer - Death to Sony! Shame on them for taking consumers for a ride. This company nowadays makes it stuff for ultra cheap and prices it "Competively" with the others - meaning - fat profit margins.
The Good News: I had no problem setting up the WAP54G. Easy to setup and deploy. The Bad News: This device appears to have been made obsolete by Linksys. Check their web site to compare models and current offerings. Also, the device died completely after only 1 year of use. So did my Linksys Cable Modems (2 of them ... you'd think I would have learned from the first one, but I didn't). I now use an SMC Barrier combination router/wireless access point. It's far more reliable and just as easy to set up.
I got this camera because my other one, a Nikon E5600 died. This camera is great.It looks really cool. I have the red one, but all the colors look good. It's very slim and very light. This is definitely a camera to show off to your friends because of how good it looks.Also, the screen is really big. That's a huge plus.It's really, really easy to use. It's perfectly fine to take it out of the box, put the battery in, and press the shutter button. Everything about it is very intuitive. And the scene modes are great. I've gotten some great shots playing around with those.The battery life is also very good. I've been able to use it days on end. It will certainly last through a day of almost constant use, and during normal use it will last much longer. Better than the rechargeable NiMH AAs I'm used to working with on my Nikon.The color with this camera is really good--that's the absolute best part of the pictures. The color just pops, especially if you have the right shot.However, the optics are not as good. First of all, zooming in or out will give you a pincushion/fisheye effect, which isn't a big deal unless you're shooting something with lines (buildings or grids of any kind), where it is painfully noticeable unless you're zoomed right in the middle.The sensitivity causes noise. Dark pictures will be full of noise. This isn't as big of a deal if you're using flash. But high sensitivity is generally not the best with this camera.Also, the sensor just isn't that sharp. Taking 6MP pictures and just looking at them in Photoshop at 100% zoom you can see it. Even in full daylight, the darks are grainy and the mids are not sharp at all.Others say that they can get great pictures out of this camera, but I can not see it. Perhaps there are settings I can adjust to make it better, but for a point-and-shoot, that seems to defeat the purpose. And even so, I have some knowledge of photography and I do try to make my pictures as good as possible.The other bad thing is that because the camera is very easy to use, it has little to offer for manual settings. It has the standard white balance/ISO/Exposure correction adjustments, but that's about it.So the bottom line is, that this is an awesome camera to carry around with you, to take pictures of the family, to go to the party with, or most general use. For 4x6 prints, computer backgrounds, and all of the things that most people use their camera for, it is just fine.If you want to use it for anything more professional, stay away. It just will not cut it.
So this is how my modest sound system is setup. Originally the RCA audio cables fed from the TV to my Griffiin Evolve speakers, They both have left and right (red & white) female ports. The Griffin speakers give me the option to select either Mono or Stereo sound. Of course with stereo, I can distingushly hear the left and right channels from my speakers. My speakers only have on set of audio inputs ports. I wanted these piggyback cables so I can also run my Airport Express into those speakers as well without having to swap cables. The two main issues I ran into with theses cables happen when It was all setup:1) Because the Airport Express output doesn't have a dedicated left and right female port, the default sound was mono, even if the song was recorded as stereo. That's fine, however the piggyback cable will always prioritize the piggybacked source so it was always mono sound even if the sound was coming from the TV which had dedicated left and right (red & white) outputs. I have to disconnect the RCA male end of the cable running to my Airport Express every time I want to hear stereo sound from my TV.2) the other flaw also came from its prioritization. It will always prioritize the volume level of the piggybacked source, which in my case is a lower volume setting from the Airport Express. I have to again disconnect the piggybacked cable every time I want to hear the full sound from my TV.If you're very picky about the sound setup, then i wouldn't recommend this cable. I'll have to deal with this setup until I can a more useful solution and seeming how inexpensive it is, it's not really worth returning.
When I bought a new computer, I backed up files from my old computer & transferred some of them to the new one. However, there were some old large files on the old computer that I really didn't want on my new one, but I still wanted access to them occasionally. This was the perfect solution. It was extremely simple to hook up right out of the box (of course I had to get on my hands and knees to do it!). I put both computers at right angles under my desk which still gave me plenty of leg room, and the KVM sits on top of one of them, out of the way, but still easily reachable when I want to switch computers. There are outlets in the KVM for both computers, one monitor, one keyboard and mouse. I just plugged them all into the proper outlets and VOILA...I had one monitor, keyboard & mouse connected to both computers. Simple matter to flick the switch to whichever computer I want to use! What a great idea!
The care power adapter doesn't stay in the cig lighter very well. So a jiggle and the cord comes out of the socket and the player looses power. If it looses power it looses its place in the book and then you have to spend time getting back to the spot. Frustrating. Should have battery back up.
this is an amazing printer. i am able to print professional looking 8 x 10 for less than $.75 the printer is fast and does not jam.
Picture is very grainy at best, incompatable with HP keyboard. Has a tendency to lock up with the new Windows Media player. Bottom line...wish I'd bought something else.
Product is great! Arrived a day before estimated! Recommended to everybody who don't have an auxiliary port in their car
On the Olympus E-500 and maybe others, there is not an option for any kind of contact closure cable release. This was a big disappointment. For an automation project I am doing now, I need this.With the RM-1 remote (and probably many others) this can be overcome. Make a small battery interrupter as follows. Glue a small piece of copper foil or brass foil on each side of a slightly larger piece of paper. Solder a small wire to each piece of foil.Carefully remove and replace the battery so that this interrupter is between the top (-) side of the battery and the contact from the remote PC board that presses there. I made 2 small notches in the battery holder to enable the wires to run through and allow the battery compartment to close. At the other end of the two wires, you can install a switch or drive the contact closure from a relay (in my case computer driven).Finally, just use a spring clip, office type, to hold down the capture button.Now, when the contacts are closed, the remote is powered up (the button is already pushed) and a picture is taken.Good solution and no hacking of the camera. Remote works well in all other ways. No problems taking out and replacing battery as someone else said.
I was siriusly disappointed in my satellite radio experience until I bought this modulator. The sound quality was closer to AM radio, and I got interference from local FM stations as I traveled. This module connects the FM output from the Sirius unit directly in-line on the antenna wire to the car stereo. (May require removal of the stereo to access the antenna wire). It includes a relay that interrupts the signal from the antenna when the Sirius unit is turned on. Turn off the Sirius unit to listen to local FM. All FM interference problems are gone. The Satellite unit will easily overpower even the strongest local FM stations. No more searching for that empty frequency every few hours on the road. And the sound quality is MUCH better. It's at least as good as the best FM, if not quite CD quality now. Sirius should include this module with the kit. It would save them a lot of unhappy customers.
I bought this with the hope in increasing the responsiveness of my Comcast remote / DVR and Samsung TV. I also purchased the 3 IR eye piece. Over all I really like the product, it has significantly decreased the response time for my remote. When I fast forward through the commercials I no longer miss the beginning of the show because my remote is slow to respond.I used the IR eyes because; I could not place the "saucer" so both components could have line of site with the IR transmitter. By using the IR eyes you have a small IR transmitter that can be placed right next to the IR receiver on the component (TV or DVR), basically eliminating the line of site problem experienced by my remote.Set up was easy, but I did have to fidget with the placement of the IR "eyes." But once in place the transmitter worked as advertised, and control of my components has been a dream! Note, one of the reviews indicated that placement of the battery transmitter is important. I did not have any problems, but if you do, try and move the transmitter to another battery location.
I got aLogic3 iStationfor Christmas, and the sound quality was horrible. I returned it and ordered the iVoice based on the reviews I read here, and I am so pleased with it! You can crank it really loud and the sound quality is still excellent, and it's got great bass too.
An excellent camera for the money. I'm a fan of 35mm over digital, so finding a good camera is always a problem. I've shot about ten rolls already, all turning out superb. The flash is a nice feature. The only downside I found was the manual was on CD. I prefer paper manuals for quicker reference. That's the only reason it lost one star.
I got these headphones because they were cheap and I needed a replacement for a headset that had just broken. The whole "vibration" feature intrigued me. Within a day of receiving them, the left ear started to squeak whenever it attempted to vibrate, even on low settings. It was a nuisance at first, but eventually just became an annoyance, especially because the vibration added a lot to whatever game I happened to be playing. Needless to say, I was rather disappointed.I had this for about 3 months before the microphone went. Prior to that, I heard constant complaints over Ventrilo to "fix your mic". I don't know if this was just my sound card biting the dust or if the mic was actually just transmitting garbage, but it resulted in me getting a new headset yet again.It was, however, very comfortable. Probably the most comfortable headset I've worn, to be honest. When I bought this device, the title said "USB", which could be misleading. The microphone and headphones use 3.5 mm jacks, while the vibration functionality is powered by USB. You do have the option of switching the vibration on and off without having to unplug the cord, as well as control the amount of vibration.
First let me say that I have or have had an A1, A2, XA2, 360 HD Drive, and PS3. This is by far the best HD-DVD player out, as well as the best SD player. The Reon's NR is awesome on SD discs, and the edge enhancement agorithm is so refined I have yet to find a reason not to leave it on level ALL the time, even on HD material. I have had experience repairing one of these and can shed some light on a couple of issues.1 - Does your XA2 power down randomly when playing HD discs? If so it is caused by a bug that only affects some players. If the unit is turned on while its' input is selected (on the receiver or TV) a bug occurs during handshake that causes the shutdown at random. I speculate it is to do with setting the overheat threshold uncommonly low. The unit will only have this problem with HD media, when set to 1080p. Set it to 1080i and it's fine. Play SD discs at 1080p and it's fine.-The workaround is to select any input other than the XA2's when turning the player on (or leave the TV/receiver off). Turn on the player and wait for it to boot up completely. Once it is finished you may select the player's input and it will play HD discs at 1080p for days on end...no shutdown.2 - Does your player seem to have a high pitched whine? This is in fact not caused by the fan in the XA2 which is awfully quiet compared to most active CE cooling devices (about 1/5th that of the PS3 during HD playback). It is caused by the transformer on the power supply unit ringing. The only way to fix it is to exchange the unit, or send it to Toshiba for a PSU replacement. For the tech savvy, this unit uses the same PSU as the A2 (which can be gotten on the cheap right now). The service manuals can be found on AVS, and it is a simple job of loosening a few screws and a couple of connectors. If you can change a CPU in a PC you can do this. Otherwise, it should be covered under Toshiba's warranty.3 - Does your player play SD discs fine, but read "no disc" when you insert HD media? This is caused by a blue laser diode failure in the drive itself. Face it Blue Lasers are still new, and unfortunately the yields are still pretty poor. Some faulty parts slip through after seemingly making the grade at the factory. Again, this requires a repair by Toshiba to replace the drive, but if you're brave and have access to an A2 the drive is the same. The swap is even easier than the PSU. 5 screws and a ribbon cable. If you have a screwdriver handy this should take about 10 minutes. Of course, it is covered by Toshiba under warranty, but why not fix your XA2 yourself and part with the A2 for a while instead (which is much lighter, and thus cheaper to ship as well).4 - Does your unit hang on the welcome screen? Welp, it could be one of two things. A bad/overheating motherboard or an undervolting PSU. The PSU fix can be done easily if you have access to an A2...then you'll know. If it turns out to be a bad mainboard Toshiba is your only hope. Their procedure is to just send a new player if the mainboard is bad. They only repair the unit if it's a bad PSU or Drive. Either way turn around is about a week.5 - Did you get stuck with a remote whose backlight doesn't work? It's no joke. the XA2 remote is VERY difficult to read in the dark, but once the backlight lights up it is a sight to behold. It goes from barely usable to "best of the bunch". the lights are extremely bright and very legible. What you may not know though is that you have to press and hold the backlight button for 5 seconds to turn on the feature. There are thousands of people who think they got stuck with a broken remote. trust me, once it lights up you'll love it.The latest firmware as of this post is 2.7, and that fixes 24p output as well as adding HBR bitstream output. With this update this player is once again the king of all HD players. It sports the best PQ for both HD and SD discs, and offers all of the new features (even those of the A35 which is the inferior player). The bad news is, as of this update these are becoming scarce, and since Toshiba is building these for Onkyo now (list for $899) they have discontinued the XA2. the Onkyo is the exact same player in a new box for more $$$. get an XA2 while you can. Enjoy! I hope I've helped some people get by the initial bad impressions they may have had. No electronics model is without a few lemons. The XA2 has a few, but the above should help some of you avoid a return or exchange. If you did get a lemon, and there is no more stock, consider fixing it yourself by getting an A2 to sacrifice, then send the A2 for repair...or just let Toshiba fix it. once you have a working unit you'll agree...it was worth it. This is any HD TV's best friend!
Easy to set up, but it the power doesn't come on -- and after playing just 3 movies. I purchased one in mid-December and am sending it back to Panasonic for repairs!!
I just received this product the other day and have been enjoying it since. It's difficult to find a portable CD player AND radio that has great sound, is sleek looking and lightweight and is reasonably priced. I'd definitely recommend this product.
So far, so good with the Vivicam 3935. I actually bought it for my girlfriend, but have found myself toying around with it more than her!First of all, the Vivcam 3935 is extremely easy to operate. It's one of those cameras that you can pretty much pull out of the box, and effectively take photos right off the bat. A few pages of reading in the manual will turn you on to its other features, such as video recording, voice recording, and so on....This little beauty looks very nice, takes very high quality pictures, and it's very simple to upload the pictures to your PC. The only thing that I would consider complaining about would be the battery life. It seems to suck the batteries down but like most of you I am use to that by now from other devices. On the other hand, with quality like this, it's worth the trade-off.Overall I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who needs a high quality, yet affordable digital camera from a trusted name brand. Happy picture taking!
Once I got the speakers working they sounded great. However, setup, and on-going usage is a real nuisance.First, it took a long time to figure out that there has to be a direct line of sight path between the transmitter and the active speaker.Then there are the operational issues:1. The transmitter, my Pioneer receiver, and active speaker seem to have to be turned on in a specific order. I can't remember what that is, but I now leave on the transmitter and speaker all the time.2. Once music has stopped play you must mute the active speaker or it loses contact with the transmitter.3. Once the music has stopped, you must turn off the receiver or the transmitter loses touch with the speaker.4. The remote for the active speaker is also a very narrow direct line of sight, and its range is not very good.While I have finally figured out how to make the setup work, and how to keep it working, I would not buy these wireless speakers another time.
BACKGROUND: I have used regular film disposable underwater cameras, and they do a decent job but are obviously limited. I have also used a camera bag for my digital camera (no lens -- just a clear plastic -- didn't really research them at that time) and although it was serviceable, it didn't give great quality and was awkward to handle. I started researching waterproof digital cameras for my most recent trip. Reading the reviews led me to believe that the quality and/or longevity of these cameras was doubtful. A couple of reviews mentioned waterproof cases as a better option, so I decided to look into these moreso, and found this camera case/bag (and decided to try it). My current digital camera is a Samsung NV24HD. NOTE THAT I SNORKEL, AND RARELY GET DEEPER THAN 6 FEET, so I can't make comment about deeper diving.PERFORMANCE: I found that this case (bag) worked pretty much as advertised. The inner ring that goes around the outer fixed casing of the camera's lens, had to be stretched slightly, so the matching case ring didn't fit exactly over it and tended to keep the camera lens just slightly askew (this occasionally would cause a small portion of the corner of the pictures to be obscured. The case and lens quality seem good.The case held up nicely in the water (no leakage), and the neck strap, to me, seems secure enough and was a good length for gathering in when I needed it. It was often difficult to see my LCD screen when underwater, but I realize now that I should have turned up the camera's brightness (this MIGHT have helped) but I don't think this was really a case issue. One "case" issue for me was the difficulty in turning the selection wheels on the top of the camera while underwater. This took some effort, although I have to admit I was paranoid that I might create a hole in the bag by stretching it too much when trying to move these wheels. I became a bit braver as I went along, and the plastic held up fine.The zoom and trigger toggles and buttons worked nicely (you have to push the trigger fairly firmly).The only issues I had with picture quality was NOT due to the case, but due to the murkiness of the water (our cruise followed after a hurricane which left the waters disturbed). I found that with these conditions, I had much better luck with digital movies.I made sure that I rinsed the bag and seals thouroughly after each day's use. But as I mentioned before, I had no problems with leakageOVERALL, I am glad I did not go to the expense of an underwater digital camera and am pleased with this purchase.
I have used this adapter with windows XP and then Windows vista. I have bought newbasic Dell desktop for my son. After alot of frustration trying to getonline, I find this adapter is not compatable with Windows 7. Linksys offera few ideas but they do not work. Technician said I need newer adapter model!
I RECEIVED THE CAMERA VERY PROMPTLY. ITS A GREAT CAMERA. VERY PLEASED WITH THE QUALITY OF THE PICTURES. I LIKE THE COMPACT SIZE AND THE LARGE VIEWING SCREEN.
Sennheiser RS-85 is by far the best among all the 900MHz headphones I tried. I stayed away from 2.4GHz because I have other 2.4GHz devices. My experience tells me 2.4GHz devices always interfere each other.The first pair I tried was Sennheiser RS-45. Its sound quality was just acceptable, but the biggest problem was it's not very comfortable.The second pair I picked up was Sony MDR-RF975RK. It's got some decent reviews online but I had a lot of problems with it. First of all, you don't want to be seen wearing them because the appearance is ridiculous. Then there's the endless static noise, hissing sound, even when you are sitting right in front of the transmitter. And forget about listening to anything other than loud music because otherwise the background noise would become too irritating. It has some upside such as long battery life and auto-shutoff feature, but they in no way offset its problems.I also tried a few more 900MHz headphones at stores. All of them have major problems, mostly static noise.Then I bought RS-85. This pair is amazing. It delivers the clarity of wired headphones as long as you are reasonably close to the transmitter. When I'm not in the same room as the transmitter I can occasionally hear skip of sound. The skips are usually less than one second long. But one thing for sure, you never get any static noise. The sound compression becomes noticeable when listening to music with high dynamic range at high volume, but it has never become a big problem for me. The ear cushions are relatively comfortable, not as good as HD-600's but no complaints. The battery life is only 3 to 4 hours long on each full charge, but RS-85 comes with a second battery and you can rotate between the two. Overall I'm very happy with this pair even though it's a bit pricy.
Since my last new computer did not have one, I decided to try this one. As I expected, I am very pleased :). A must have for your backup.
Using these HDMI cables in-between Direct TV, DVD, Gaming consoles and Bravia LCD TVs. No discrepancies. Price point was Four dollars and Fifty cents at time of sale.
The driver killed my win vista and I had to reinstall it. Wasted hours...Cheap and dirty.
I purchased this stereo because I wanted a small stereo that had great sound. I had read other reviews and decided to puchase this stereo/CD player and I am very glad I did! The sound is the best of all other stereos I have had in the past! What is really funny is I had to leave town last minute and my housesitter was blown away with the sound quality! She said she saw this small stereo and was blown away by the quality after she inserted a CD! She wanted to know right away where she could get one too! The only negative I have is the awkwardness in putting the CD into the player. You have to push the CD until it clicks in without pushing the unit itself(when it is not wall mounted), but the sound quality makes up this little inconvenience!!
I bought this because I was paranoid about wired radiation from my cell phone. I now use a Bluetooth hands-free solution built into my car and I don't use this anymore.
Bought this to replace a Speedstream 5100 on AT&T; DSL. Below are the steps I took to get this to work. Please note that this method causes the DLink modem to enter "bridged" mode and all firewall protection and DHCP becomes the responsibility of the Router.Here is my setup:PCs --> WiFi Router --> DLink DSL Modem --> Phone Line- Router has dd-wrt firmware installedMy Installation order:1) plug power and phone line into DSL modem, but don't turn it on yet2) plug router into power, turn it on3) configure router for PPPoE, with correct username and password4) connect DSL Modem to router that is already on5) finally, turn on the DSL Modemat this point, any PC connected to the router will now have DSL InternetFrom my experience, this transfers at the same top speed as the old modem, but the response time and burst speed is much faster. It also seems to be more tolerant of line noise.
Its a real good quality bag, but the problem is when you open the bag, everything fell off. Lenses should be strapped otherwise, i dropped my lenses couple of times... But the bag is real good for the price and has a lot of room
The GPS had no trouble locating the satellites for navigation the first time I used it. It also had no trouble finding my in home network for internet access. I would recommend this GPS/PDA to friends and family.
We purchased this system looking for a decent surround sound speaker set at a good price. We are very pleased with these speakers. These are great for surround sound, but we also enjoy listening to music. I was surprised at how large the subwoofer was - you could use it for an end table! The speakers are easy to set up and connect. I would recommend these to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive surround sound speaker set who also wants to listen to music.
I have and still use this product, but the problems with it are serious for the non-technical user and technical user alike.There are problems with the firmware and the DHCP on the WAN side (for those who don't know, if you get your IP assigned to you on the fly by your ISP when you log in, you're getting a Dynamic IP using DHCP.)It will cease to update properly after a few days. The only way to fix this is to reset the router either by powering it off and on, or by forcing a soft boot of the router. Neither is a good option.The VPN software will work with XP &amp; Win2k but only if you have a static IP to go to. This too is a firmware problem. Also the event logging and SMNP reporting ceases to perform after only a couple hours at most.The Linksys service people will not acknowledge there is a problem unless you point to the Broadband webside and all the regularly reported problems from others. Their immediate response is that it must be you or that specific box (it's not, it's the firmware).I got this router because I'd had good experience previously from Linksys. Their other products are decent, but this one is heading towards the lemon pile fast.I AM connecting still using this product, and the features for port triggering and other aspects of the products features do work, but I had to do a dramatic workaround to make one of my computers force a reset every 8 hours to keep it working all the time.Look at other products first.
I've used this mouse for about two weeks and am sending it back. First the good - it installed easily enough and set-up was quick. The ergonomics of the mouse are great and the buttons and scroll wheel seem well manufactured. Now the bad - even after fresh batteries I couldn't get very far from the monitor, so it has very weak reception. When it was close enough, it was sketchy whether or not it would recognize a button click. The crummy performance has encouraged me to send it back and try something else. In summary, I like the design and feel, but it falls short in reliability.
Now, when I saw this set of supposedly Anti-Static gloves, I was amazed. Mainly because I haven't seen such things anywhere else before, and I go to a lot of electronics stores. That should have been the tip off that it wasn't any good.The reason for this is simple. These gloves are just that- gloves. With little rubber gripping dots. The material is some sort of cheap cloth that is admittedly very comfortable, but heats up your skin, and literally makes you clumsy. Imagine trying to put together a computer from scratch wearing gardening gloves. That's exactly what these are. The rubber grips actually make it difficult to drop things intentionally, like when I tried to let go of my motherboard to set it down into place. I had to take it back out and remove the gloves to fit it in myself. Furthermore, I'm not entirely convinced these gloves are anti-static. The anti-static wristbands electronics stores sell ground your skin to some metallic surface to immediately disperse static electricity, but these don't have any grounding part whatsoever. Granted the palms are made of rubber, but what if you brush up against something with the non-rubber side? a wrist strap offers total coverage. That's why I highly recommend simply buying a wrist strap. These things cost about the same and maybe more than some wrist straps I've seen, and that makes these completely worthless. That said, they can be used in other situations I'm sure, I just haven't found any practical applications yet. Hence the 2 stars.
I received this remote and was a little unsure of how it was going to work being I had purchased other items that said they could do the same thing with no luck. Programmed it for all my needs, it works great. The learning function is wonderful. Only down side for it was that it seems a little large for comfortable use.
Please note that for 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, do not buy the item Metra 70-6522. This is the correct one.Installation notes for sharing:[...]
Purchased a cheap alternative which found the bin after 24 hours (just kept corrupting files) so purchased a Corsair GT (red). The Corsair flash is solid and dependable, which is more important to me than speed. But in the speed department its not too bad .. In Vista64 it was achieving a write speed geater than 6Mb per second. Now if ever a fire comes near my house, I will grab the voyager and wife (yes in that order) and run for it.
A versatile FM transmitter, the unit gives you three ways to enjoy your mp3 or wma collection!Simply plug the unit into your car's power adapter then choose from one of three methods to listen to your stuff:1) Plug in any USB flash drive to the onboard USB port, tune to the desired frequency, and sit back, relax (unless you're driving!) and enjoy your audio library clear, and static-free.2) Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cord and plug one end into your mp3 player's headphone jack and the other into the transmitter, and enjoy hours of trouble free audio right through your car's radio...3) And, as if this wasn't enough, the unit has a SD card slot giving you yet another way to listen to your collection!With a clean and reliable transmitter and three ways of getting audio onto your car's radio, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better value in another FM transmitter.Great value and an even better product! Get yours now!
I recently purchased this product from Amazon.There customer service is great.The Toshibahas an incredible picture and sound.Just watchedShooter last Wow!!!!.Very Very Satisfied.Phx, Az
This battery saved me from throwing out my old Handycam. The cam wouldn't charge, and it was worth it to try this inexpensive battery. Guess what? It worked, and now I have a useable spare camcorder!
If you have a decent graphics card this is the perfect slot cooler to keep it running longer and cooler. I've had a bunch of slot coolers, but this is the only one I found that has an intake and exhaust. It does take up two PCI slots, but most mobos today have at least 5 slots so it shouldn't be a concern. Lowered my temp. on my card by 12 degrees.
slow response time that will throw off power users. wheel clicks when used and jerks into place. floats a bit when moved. plug andd play in XP with no restart needed. about the right price at 7 bucks. your basic mouse at a basic price.
this is a great product at the best price, no need to spend all that money at the electronics store these work just as well
I purchased this portable dvd play mainly for long trips in the car which includes commuting. The play has many features that I haven't used but playing dvd's is good. It doesn't flicker or skip at least to date. It's build is durable but not something that would last in the hands of careless movie watchers. It comes with a holder that is strapped around the headrest post. Also the remote is handy for convienant scrolling through chapters. I mainly operate the unit while the grandkids watch and the wife drives.Update- Still has a charge in the battery and screen has only one dead pixel that you can find if you study the display. Not a deal breaker. Good lasting build.
If you like portability then this is the keyboard and mouse for you. For the price, this is an excellent package; as long as you never turn off your computer. The range of the receiver to the keyboard and mouse is very good, as a matter of fact you can eek-out more than the manufacturer recommends. The bad part is the ID Connection. Everytime I shut down the computer and turn it back on the mouse no longer communicates with the receiver. When this happens I must reestablish communication by pushing a button on the receiver and then a button on the mouse. Sometimes I lose communication between the keyboard and the receiver after attempting to restart the mouse. The mouse is full-size, which is nice and the scroll works very well. But the communication problem rises to the top of my complaint list.
i dont have t=xbox live yet but i am going to set it up tonight and i was wondering about if you can earn points by playing games and stuff or no matter what do you have to buy them i just would like to no if anybody is willing to tell me
This product is worth buying. Great price compared to the store prices.Wasnt hard to to put up and plenty of space to put wires in back. Just need to adjust for beam 12' ready for a 19' beam size, but it wasnt a big deal.
This is great product.After 1.5 years I would like to change the battery myself. Anyone found where one can be bought?
Fit great and look pretty strong. It is so difficult to open and the case unless you just ate something sweet. Dropped it once try to pry it open with my fingers. Luckily I was on the sofa. The outside case is not sanded completetly as you can feel some rough spots which is annoying something.
I can't believe how useful this tool is. I bought one for use at work and immediately started using it. I've had it for about 2 weeks and can't believe how many different times I've used it. Now, I want one at home.
a really good product i think. pretty easy to setup (im using a mac) it has minor drop connections at first but give it a few hours and when os X locks on its easy peasy! speed is not quite what i hoped for, i think this products need an N connection all throughout.but overall gets the job done. backs up everything you need backed up in a small package.
what is it about dymo - used to be an ok company. their tech support group tries, but their products just suck. my labelwriter 400 works for a few weeks under windows 7 and then just stops working. some knot-head in their product design group put a right-angle power plug on the bottom of the thing that pulls out. why? when i change labels i have to manually select 30252 - and so i go through this debug process from time to time.dymo - nice little company with products that have sucked as of late. dummy me, i own three of them.after uninstalling all dymo software, installing both versions of the software, and two driver versions (one x86) it seems to be working - for another month? Also, the labels I printed out for folders in my garage have faded - in less than a year.too many features mean that the things we used to take for granted in the old days can't be done at all.
I see that some people have had reasonably good results with this cheapest of antennas. I wasn't one of the lucky ones. I tried the antenna in various positions -- atop the TV, in the window, etc., and did not get any type or quality of signal at all. When I tried to adjust the dipole wands, one of them just broke off.An update of sorts -- I had the opportunity to speak with a technician at the main station I'm hoping to receive. He said (this is probably greatly simplified) that the TV broadcast network is made up of transmitters, beaming out a signal, and translators, passing it on. Transmitters were required to be digital-ready on February 17, but there was no such mandate for translators, which are being retrofitted or replaced piecemeal. He suggested I keep doing a channel scan every few days to see if the translator in my area, from which we were getting analog signal, has been digitalized yet. He also said that I would probably still get better reception from my old rooftop antenna than from any indoor digital antenna.And a yet further update, if anyone's still interested by this time; here's some info I read in a newspaper column (and I wonder why it took NINE MONTHS from the changeover for this to be publicized? well, judge for yourself): Arthur Gubeskys, a former Motorola engineer who is now chief technology officer for the HDTV Antenna Labs website, says about antennas:"Rooftop installation is always the best option. ... Unfortunately, indoor antennas are only good in close proximity to TV towers. ... There is no such thing as an HDTV antenna. Digital and analog television are on the same frequency bands, so any antenna that is good for analog TV is also good for digital TV. The "HDTV Antenna" is a marketing ploy adopted by American antenna makers to entice Americans to spend their hard-earned dollars on junk antennas ..."
I've had the DAV-FR9 for almost a year now and I am very impressed by everything about it. The sound and picture are awesome.
WORKS WITH MY PS3 AND HOME THEATER!! EVERYTHING ABOUT THE PRODUCT IS PERFECT. JUST HIT THE CAP LOCKS BUTTON TWICE TO TURN IN ON AND YOU WILL HAVE ZERO ISSUES.
I have had my 2TB Lacie for a year now. I love the auto-on option - it comes on when my computer does. It's quiet. It holds a bundle.The bad stuff: Every time, as it has neared around the 1.3-1.4TB full mark and onwards I start to have a few issues. By 1.6TB full I have each time had to wipe it, reformat and start again. Why? Well I use it with an MVIX (a multimedia player, which was originally designed for a max capacity of 500GB ext HDDs to be plugged into it) and this Lacie raid 0 configuration - with four 500GB drives striped together - gives it major gas when it has too much to think about. You may think "Well, hey, that's the MVIX's fault, not the Lacie's". True, true. But other people will be doing similar things with big capacity drives as their music/movie collections become digitised. And MVIX isn't the only one with this too-much-information heart-burn problem. So I am going to now take my own advice and never again deal with any "drive" which is really four drives tacked together. One drive only is the way to go, even if it's a smaller capacity - the trade-off is worth it IMO.
This is a very mediocre headset. For $10 -$15 it would be ok, but not for $30. After wearing it for a short time it becomes rather uncomfortable and the sound quality is just ok at best. From what other people have said, apparently the quality of the microphone is good. Also, the cord is very short and I wasn't able to get it to work without the USB dongle that come with it, so it makes it a pain to attach a longer cord.Overall though, just not worth the price
I was planning to buy this notebook from Costco but they removed it from their product list together with HP. So I have found it here at Amazon.com with Elecsurf Computers. I ordered it and it arrived on time. In fact, it was above the specifications announced in the order because it came with Infinity display and with high capacity 6-cell battery. I checked the price of similarly equipped notebook at Costco.com and found that my notebook would cost about $200.00 more if I bought it there. So far it runs good. It is Linux friendly, has great WiFi sensitivity with Intel 5100 AGN chipset: can see more Wifi networks than other notebooks with Broadcom chips. nVidia graphics boad provides hardware support for playing HD video. I'm pleased with this notebook.
This phone is garbage. Garbage! My particular phone alternated between a low buzzing and a really loud buzzing. And, to boot, the cord gets completely tangled because it is coiled and so long. You'll spend 10 seconds untangling the thing every time someone calls. It's lightweight, alright, so if you're looking for a lightweight phone with a loud buzzing that tangles, this is your man.
The item shown on the Amazon website is only USB 1.1 compatible. The product description says it is USB 2.0 compatible. If you click on the "See ...other views" link, you will see a picture of a different model, which is probably the newer USB 2.0 model. Amazon charged me return shipping to send the older model back.
I bought this even with the bad reviews. I have one of it's predecessors, a black one and it worked fantastically for 5 or 6 years. It still does but the on/off button finally died. I figured... how bad could it be? The one I have worked great until now.It's BAD. It's AWFUL. It's WORTHLESS. I've had to enter the codes for my tv and vcr 3 times today. The batteries are brand new... that's the first thing I tried. DO NOT BUY THIS. I only gave it a 1 because you can't give it a zero.
I bought one of these (Wireless PCI NIC)for my computer upstairs along with an Access Point because I was hesitent on drilling holes in my walls and running Ethernet Cable.To say the least I am pleasently suprised. The installation was without hassle and it performs like it says it should. I have Cable Access and I just plug this into my switch/firewall and it braodcasts the signal upstairs. I get Very Good signal strength and I don't see a difference in connection speeds to the Internet from the computer with the wireless connection to the computers hard wired.I would buy another in a heartbeat, but first I need another computer.
I like this little bag but my Macbook Pro adaptor doesn't fit the slots. Not the fault of the bag! I will be finding a use for it. I love Built NY stuff!
Saved about $150 off what I paid last time in the electronic store. It came packed well with complete instructions. Installed in minutes and works great.
I owned and used this ac adapter for about six months and it worked flawlessly. I was using it to power my old Olympus digital camera. Not much to say about this adapter, it's a simple device.One word of extreme caution, when attaching this or any external power supply to your electronic device always attach to the device first, then plug the adapter to the wall plug. I litterally burned up my Olympus camera and this adapter in less than one second by reversing the afore mentioned proceedure.
Uh, just what the subject says. Not a genuine sandisk, the label looks like it came from a inkjet printer on low, and the microsd card pins are bronze, not gold plated, like a genuine one, but it works like a charm.
Not much to say besides it's very easy to install and quite inexpensive compared to the other brands (HP, Epson, etc). The best thing about this ink is that it doesn't run out very fast. I've printed numerous docs (say about 500) and many invitations (say 500) and I'm still on my first tank.I do recomend getting this ink for all you who do have a compatible printer. In my opinion, messing with generic brand ink somehow leads to problems down the line. You may be saving some money now, but down the road when you'll be kicking yourself when the generic stuff breaks or clogs your printer.
This wall-mount is just awesome. In our household we own 3 of these.These wall mounts originally cost $800 bucks when tweeter was in business. If you are looking for a good wall mount then I would check this out. Most wall-mounts cost a little more than this but gives you more support with 2 arms instead of one arm. I have a Sony XBR9 52" in full hd TV with this kind of wall-mount. This wall mount that i just bought will support a new Sony Bravia EX700 Series 60-Inch LED HDTV (KDL-60EX700)which will hold this television. If we had a tornado this wall-mount will be the only thing standing on the wall.
Appears to be an excellent quality, attractive, business-like case. Even though it advertises 'up to' a 15.6" laptop; my Vostro 1720 (17") Computer easily fits.
Easy to set up, very good sound for the price. Solid construction. Good highs and lows. Only negative is power switch is on the back of the subwoofer which typically is placed on the floor. Wires that came with it are not the highest quality but I don't notice any degradation of sound quality for music or movies. I have had these for several years and highly recommend.
it needs headphone adapter for i pod touch .and i pod nano.I did not think only this cannot for . who can imagine?
I bought this modem and I use it it is very fast and very easy to use and install I'm really pleased with it and I would recomend it
I use a lot of AA batteries for photography and camping. I got tired of slow cheap chargers and bought the Maha Powerex MH-C801D 2 years ago. I couldn't be happier. As many other write about it, it's doing its job, and fast. I personally always use soft charging to go easy on my batteries and it never takes more than a couple of hours to charge AA or AAA cells. I use sanyo enloops, duracel, energizer and all work fine.How great this unit is became more evident when I bought and started using the Ansmann 5207123 Energy 16 Charger a few weeks ago. I needed a D cell charger and read some scary reviews about the MAHA D-cell charger, so went with the ansmann. First of all, the Ansmann is HUGE. it does have a capacity of 12 AA/AAA or 6 D, and no exterior power supply, but it's big. not a unit for travel really. But my biggest issue is how slow it is. D-cells took over 24 hours to charge (probably closer to 30 hours). Tiny AAA cells that would take an hour in the Maha are charging for 8 hours now in the Ansmann and only 2 of the 4 are ready.My observation - if you are only looking for a AA/AAA charger, and have modern NiMH batteries that can handle serious charging current - go with the Maha.
I bought several of these because I had a panasonic that I used before and loved it. This one however leaves much to be desired. When you plug it in you have almost no volume and the sound crackles everytime anyone talks. It is terrible. I thought perhaps it was just a bad one but they were all like that. What a waste of money.
It is hard to believe just how cheap stereo VCR's are getting, only a few years ago you couldn't find one for less then $250 and now they are starting at under $150. In the past I have had the oppertunity to use several differant brands of VCR's and have had nothing but trouble. I have had a Panasonic VCR that in less than a year went into the repair shop twice because a tape had gotten stuck in the unit. I've had a Magnavox VCR that didn't even last a year and a half. I've also used a Toshiba, and another Panasonic unit at my former work, and I must say that they were two of the most tempermental video units that I've ever used. This Sony unit (that I just got) is similar to my other Sony (SLV-675HF) that is almost 3 years old now. In the three years that I've had my Sony VCR, I have never had a problem with it. It is easy to use, program, and if you can't set the clock you must be stupid. The picture has always been great (for VHS, I prefer the quality of DVD), and it records like a champ. The remote is one of the best I've used, the only thing that would make it better is backlighting (but that's just nitpicking). If you need a new VCR, buy a SONY. In a weird side story, both my sister and I bought new VCR's the same week. She got a more expensive Hitachi, and I got my beloved Sony, and of the two units the Sony is the better performer.
Although I haven't got to use it in very many truly practical applications yet, what I have seen appears to be a quality product. The lens does what I wanted it to do, seems to be good optics, and nicely made. I would recommend to other aspiring photographers!
This TV is stellar when it comes to features and picture, but it is decietfully labled as a 1080p television. What they fail to tell you is that the only input on the TV that accepts a 1080p signal is one of the coaxle connections. Niether of the HDMI inputs on the TV can accept a 1080p signal; they top out at 1080i. 1080i is the same resolution, but if you are planning on watching cg movies or games or fast moving action do not buy this tv. It is an excellent picture for a decent price, but it is border-line false advertising. I have been a loyal customer for Toshiba(3 laptops and this TV), but it seems my faith in them has been sold out.
The phone I was using this would not allow this adapter, the plug on the adapter was not long enough. Gave it to goodwill.
I have had this product for several months now. Samsung apps are pretty good and Netflix and Vudu work well. I have had problems from time to time with the player being able to play certain discs. Usually a firmware upgrade can fix the problem but if you have any issues and have to call customer service, be ready to get treated VERY BADLY and do not expect actual help or basic courtesy.I couldn't play a DVD and tried to do an upgrade (that fixed it the last time I couldn't play a DVD). I had version 1015.2. When I tried to upgrade, I got the error "model information in upgrade file does not match your player". I tried repeatedly. I saw online that the latest version is 1015.4. I tried to upgrade via USB but the player wasn't offering to upgrade. So I called customer service. The rep did not even wait for me to tell her the error before she started telling me I had network issues. When she finally stopped talking long enough for me to tell her the error, she said it meant I had the latest firmware. I told her I didn't and she actually told me that 1015.2 and 1015.4 were the SAME! She said they fix the same issue and I had the latest version! She said she really couldn't help me if I only had one DVD that the player couldn't play. I asked to be transferred to a supervisor who when I started to tell the supervisor the problem she transferred me mid-sentence to another rep. I asked to speak to another supervisor and was on hold for over 30 minutes. While sitting on hold, I finally got the USB upgrade to work. Now my DVD plays. Obviously 1015.2 and 1015.4 are NOT the same.Finally a supervisor got on the line. I started to tell him about the poor customer service and he interrupted me and said he would put me on hold to find someone to fix my issue. I told him do not put me on hold because I had already fixed my issue. I asked him if he had any concern at all whatsoever about the poor customer service I had received and he put me on hold. The call got disconnected. End of story. Never buying a Samsung product again.If you have problems with your product. Good luck. Samsung not only will not help you, they will infuriate you and treat you horribly.
Overall, this is a great camera for the price. I did a lot of research before buying and am glad that I ended up with the PowerShot S40. I generally agree with all the positive feedback of the other reviewers, but I thought I'd share the few gripes I have about the camera in case they'll help others make their decision.1) The expensive and virtually useless "AC power adapter" accessory (sold separately) is NOT what you think it would be -- it does not let you plug the camera into an outlet and charge the battery. Instead, its AC adapter end actually replaces the battery in the battery bay area. So you have to remove the battery if you want to run the camera off the wall current. Consequently, you must also use the separate battery charging unit to recharge the battery. (If only this camera came with a USB/Charging "cradle" like some of its competitors! That's my biggest regret with this camera.)2) The camera has a habit of falling asleep during the middle of long uploads, interrupting the upload. (This is a big bug -- obviously, when the computer and the camera are actively transferring, the sleep mechanism of the camera should not kick in, but it does.)3) The flash setting (I always prefer No Flash) is NEVER saved when the camera shuts down -- even when it sleeps. Consequently, in the course of a casual day or evening of occasional use, you a) either remember to keep turning off the flash every time you want to take a picture, or b) end up taking the picture with the flash and then having to re-take it without. The default flash setting should be one of the many preferences in the camera's system menu.4) When you rotate an image in the camera, the image is not actually rotated when you import it into the computer -- you have to go and rotate them all over again after importing (this is using Mac OS X (Image Import and iPhoto applications). Maybe it's different with other applications, but I doubt it.Otherwise, this is a great camera with a great user interface -- it makes simple, point-and-click use easy, and hard, all-manual things possible. There are even some great semi-manual modes.I would strongly recommend it if you can live with the shortcomings I outlined above.
Excellent image quality across the entire zoom and aperture range that lives up to the DA* designation. The f/2.8 shutter speed provides for shooting in lower light conditions. Attached to the Pentax K20D, it results in very fast and very quiet focusing, and good color and sharpness characteristics. Only drawback is that this lens is a bit bulky (77 mm diameter opening)and heavy.
Some Bushnell products do not seem as solidly built as they were years before. Maybe this is because of the trend to use cheaper materials such as plastic.
Much could be done to improve the installation wizard, which seems like it was slapped together quickly and without much consideration.It's still very easy to get this router up and running, and I'm thrilled with the reliability and range.
Cheesy, but so is price. I have installed several SSDs and frankly, Velcro "dots" to stick them inside desktop case cover works perfect and is easy to service. They don't get hot, so they stick great.
I purchased the TuneDok because I didn't want to physically attach anything to the interior of my car. Because my car's cup holders are located between the front seats as opposed to being closer to the dash, the location isn't that great. However, it's much better than keeping my XM receiver on the passenger seat. I would definitely recommend this product.
I have been shooting with a Nikon F100 for a couple of years and have always owned Nikon equipment. So far I have shot about 700 pictures with the Digital Rebel and I am loving this camera! I am using the $100.00 lens and the pop-up flash so far. I have been printing to a Canon 9000 printer and people are flipping over the quality of my pictures. On an 8 x 10 glossy, I can see the tiny hairs on my 3 month old little girls face and her blue eyes jump off the print! I went back to the camera store where I bought the camera and shot several indoor test shots with my standard $100.00 zoom lens and the new $800.00 Canon 17-40mm Zoom Lens. I was pretty darn surprised by the quality of the "cheapy" lens. The pictures were Very, Very similar. About the only place I could see any difference was black type on a white backgroud or white type on a black background. In these situations, the standand lens had slight glowing edges and was not quite as sharp as the expensive lens. For me and most people, I cannot see where the $800.00 lens is really worth it unless your loaded with money. The $100.00 lens really is quite good. I have not had quite as good exposer with the pop-up as I did with my SB-28 on my Nikon, but that is really apples and oranges. I would like some input from users that wave used a larger Canon Flash on the hot shoe. The battery life on this camera is AWESOME! Overall, I am very happy.
It is a good and cheap adapter: the sound is clear and it is not distorted. It simply works as described.
Sure, there are some legitimate quibbles about the SD800. For example, while generally solid in construction, the USB and video out are hidden behind a remarkably flimsy cover. In fact, when you pull back on the lid, it feels as if the slightest additional force would break it, although so far so good. And, yes, as some reviewers have noted, the mode changing dial might be difficult for someone with clumsy fingers.You also should know that, while it has a manual mode, this is a not a camera for someone who wants to tweak apertures or shutter speed. It's a point and shoot, after all. That's the category. If you want more, look elsewhere. So, that isn't a complaint. It's just a caveat to those who aren't fully sure what they want out of their camera.Also, some have complained about the camera being "only" 7.1 mega-pixels. This kind of "insight" doesn't really help when looking at cameras as light, small, and easy as the SD800. Certainly, if you need to make prints bigger than 16 x 20 (after cropping), then perhaps you should be concerned -- and ought to be looking a something other than this point-and-click beauty. This camera is about a beautiful form factor, easy portability, and stunning pictures, not making posters.These points being said, the SD800 is a very special camera. I've owned a number of digital cameras (Fuji, Nikon, and Canon), and checked out way too many cameras before I purchased the SD800. The picture quality is superb--the best I've seen under most conditions. It's incredibly fast on recharge, focus, flash, and picture snapping. It also has a wide-angle lens that grabs enough extra real estate (and people) to make far more stunning pictures than the typical lens on a point-and-shooter. The SD900's lens pales in comparison. I dare you to see for yourself!As for overall build, this is a solid, virtually all metal camera. Would it survive a 12-foot fall? Maybe not. Few cameras would. My last Nikon broke on a 5-foot fall. That's life. Just keep it on a strap.This is a great camera. The camera to get, in fact, if you want gorgeous pictures, a great lens, and more features than you can shake a stick at, including amazing optical image stabilization that really works, and software that identifies faces in a shot and makes sure they all look as great as they can.
This product works just fine. I use it in my kitchen so I have t turn it off when using the microwave but I already knew that from the other reviews prior to buyin it.
This is a very good Digital audio CD and i am really happy with this product.my Philips CD Recorder works very good with this CD.if you have any recording problems with your Philips CD recorder then try with this CD.Your recorder may work fine with this like i experienced.a year ago i was going to change my CD recorder but i just started using this CD and no more problems.
Provides the richest, warmest, most wide range sound available.Audiophiles with an ear for the high end of the audio spectrum will find this somewhat less detailed on the higher ends than the E4c, but for the consumer looking for an earphone that will easily digest incredible audio quality for all ranges, the Super.fi 5 Pro prevails. Not only is this cheaper and MUCH more comfortable to wear than the intrusive E4c's, I'm most surprised that this earphone does not have any microphony problems at all, unlike the E4c's, which rips your ear with those reverberating echos whenever the cable comes into even the slightest contact with your cloths. F*** the E4c's. Out of all sincerety, buy this instead. One drawback, though, is that the cables are a bit fragile. So dont plan on playing football with your friends with this on.
COMPARED TO OTHER CAMERAS I HAVE USED THIS ONE IS EXCELLENT FOR THE MONEY. I HAVE OWNED A KODAK OF THE SAME QUALITY AND THE HP IS FAR BETTER. RESOLUTION CONTROL IS ON TOP OF THE CAMERA.THAT IS NICE TO HAVE AT YOUR FINGER TIPS. USB INTERFACE BEATS SERIAL PORT ANYDAY. HP STUFF IS GREAT ANYWAY. FOR THE MONEY IT CAN'T BE BEAT.
The sub itself was good but the amp wasn't strong enough to push the sub. Would of given zero stars but not an option
I agree with others that the unit looks and sounds good. I'm on my second unit, the first had serious issues with the power button. Returned it and got a new unit, no questions asked.The new unit has issues with the previous/next buttons that I also experienced with the first unit: You can't skip to previous song, only to the start of current. Skipping to next will skip in audible chunks. My iPod is 3rd generation.Also, when I got the unit my wife dropped in the wrong adapter (it comes with adapters for different docking options). No obvious way to get it out again. A call to Altec customer support revealed a secret trick that apparently is not documented anywhere. Don't try to pry it open with a tool.So, in conclusion I'm liking the unit. The price/sound/look may warrant more than 3 stars.BTW, Altec customer support has been impressive. Two calls so far, both times I got a human on the phone right away. Both times I got immediate results.
Ordered three of these batteries. Two of the three were found to be defective. They were a bit too short and did not fit snuggly in the battery compartment of the phone. Consequently, they could not make contact with the phone terminals. Returned the two defective batteries to Amazon and they sent out 3 replacements (even though I had returned only two). All three of the replacement batteries were also defective. They do not make contact with the terminals. Does not surprise me since the batteries are made in China. Would not even considering ordering these again.
I did a quick check on the reviews section and bought this item. Its pretty sleek and works well too. A little too noisy while scanning. Cannon Rocks!!
I mean, if the product is going to be used by someone travelling then provide a packaging case/bag/whatever to hold the components when it is not being used.Other than the convenience factor, they provide enough jack size to work with a wide variety of laptops and accessories.
It was good to find these labeling tapes at Amazon...at a good price. They can be expensive in office supply stores. Tape was in the original packaging and works fine. These Brother labeling machines come in handy for lots of labeling projects and this one is nice because it prints on clear tape.
I've owned this TV for about two months now and I am still amazed every single time I turn it on. The picture is crystal clear even on non HD programming, however HD programming is unreal.Easy to use, quick to respond, plenty of connections to handle your entire media rack.I consider this an excellant purchase!!
I purchased this 6 1/2" speaker to istall in a small "cheapy" 10 watt practice bass amp I have. The original speaker in this amp didn't get the job done; it couldn't handle the low notes of my electric bass. I got the wild idea to "hot rod" the practice amp with a beafier speaker so I purchased and installed this Goldwood 6 1/2" speaker and WOW what a difference. I was surprized and amazed at the big sound this speaker puts out. People have commented that they can not believe the depth of bass sound that now comes out of that small practice amp. The bass is so strong that I'm afraid this Goldwood speaker is one day going to bust the amp enclosure wide open! Oh, and if you are into slap and pop playing -- this speaker gets the high notes just as good. Adios y Buena Suerte.
Good range, but far less than the 18 miles as claimed. You're better off buying the Model 600 if you don't need the fancy animal calls. The extra cost of the 650 does nothing to increase the range. Overall, a good product, but overpriced. Keep in mind the FCC fees as well
I've had two of these for about a year. Believe it or not, yellow tape inside each monitor started coming loose and slipping down between the backlight and display surface, causing a yellow rectangular shape to appear in the upper left corner of each monitor. Search Dell's web site and you'll find similar complaints (and even photos) from other consumers. Note that several had the same problem with the newer 2007FP.Dell finally sent warranty replacements for each monitor. The first had problems where certain types of graphics were overlaid with blocky red splotches; the second suddenly developed a huge streak of colored lines going down the center of it, rendering the monitor useless; even powering on/off and resetting to factory defaults wouldn't help.So at this point I'm waiting to get another pair of replacements.
I recently returned from an airline trip from Hell. The movie was one I had seen several times, the music selections were for my teenage nephew who adores rap and my seatmate would not shut up about her African violets. Never again, I promised myself and thus the Apple 512 MB iPod Shuffle became mine!I love music, all kinds of music even some rap, but I have a great stereo at home and in my car. All I needed was something fairly simple, something I could download music onto easily. The iPod Shuffle fits the bill. The ease of use advertised is as it is- the CD is very clear and most everything is uploaded for you-you provide name, address and credit card and you choose the music.The iPod Shuffle comes with everything you need in a teeny. tiny little box. Earbud headphones, lanyard, and USB cap included. The Earbud headphones provide superb sound quality. The lanyard hands freely around your neck, but I am thinking seriously of buying the arm clip. The 512 MB model holds up to 120 songs; supports MP3, MP3 VBR, AAC, Protected AAC, and WAV Up to 12 hours of battery life, with approximately 4 hour charge time. USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatibility through integrated USB connector Compatible with Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later (Mac OS X 10.3.4 or later recommended for use with low-power USB ports) and Windows 2000 with SP 4 or Windows XP Home or Professional with SP 2. Compatibility is necessary, and most everyone, even neophytes will be able to comprehend this message.The iPod music store, iTunes is one of the easiest downloads- the CD takes you completely through the steps and provides an i-Tune desktop icon. Just click on the icon, and you have a complete music world at your footsteps. So much to choose from, and I found that I quickly filled up my 120 song limit. However, it is just as easy to delete songs and add new ones. If you are taking the iPod on a trip, you can charge the battery by plugging the i-Pod into the USB port. iTunes also gives you a list of celebrities and what they have sorted on their iPod. Tom Brady, the New England Patriot Super hero is also a kindred soul in his music likes, U2, Kenya West, and Bob Dylan. As I type this review I am recording a new favorite Amos Lee onto the iPod Shuffle. Really, if it is this easy, anyone can have fun with this iPod. Buy it, Highly recommended. prisrob
When it was time to go wireless, this was the card I bought for one main reason, it is compatible with both A and B systems. At the time of purchase (some time in late 2002) B was the dominant and widely avaialble protocol. However, A was on it's way out with the promise of a much higher transfer speed and frequency.The bonus of a higher speed is obvious...more data, less time. The bonus of a higher frequency is less obvious. B systems operate on a 2.4 GHz frequency while A systems work off of 5.4 GHz. The problem with B networks is that many other wireless devices, such as chordless phones, use this same frequency. This sometimes causes interference and therefore, can prevent the system from working. At this point in time, there are very few devices running at 5.4 GHz so there is a less crowded area.Keep in mind that A and B systems are NOT compatible. That's what makes this card so great, it can use both. You do not need to carry around an A card and B card anymore. Just this one.In terms of setup, it was a snap. Pre-install some drivers, restart your computer, insert the card and everything is good to go. This was the install process for Windows XP which is the simplest one, but flawless none the less.Please note that another standard is also available. The G system is supposed to be compatible with B systems and capable of transferring data at the same speed as A systems. However, they are also operating on 2.4 GHz so the same interference problems exist.This is all information that you as a buyer have to take into consideration. Figure out which protocol works best for you, and get a compatible card.
I bought this specifically to transmit iPod music to my car's FM radio. The product description leads one to believe that this is what the product does. IT DOES NOT. It is an FM receiver, not a transmitter.Luckily the seller gave me a full refund.
The machine worked great right out of the box. The manual leaves a bit to be desired, however. All of the required info is there, but it takes some digging to find the information you want. The machine works fine with all the brands of DVD-RAM disks I have tried, provided they are formated correctly (which the deck can do). The only real disk compatibility problem I have found is with Imation disks, which must be &quot;unlocked&quot; on a computer with a DVD-RAM drive before they can be set up for formating and use. I've settled on TDK DVD-RAM disks and have had no problems. Commercial movie DVD's play great, with great video &amp; DOLBY digital optical pass-through to a decoder, and DVD-R recordings work fine. (I've archived some of my old VHS tapes with no problems.) This one's a keeper!
When shopping for a camcorder, you have to realize that at this price point there are going to be compromises. According to all the reviews, this is one of the best at this level. I've had it for about a month now, and I can't imagine that there is anything out there better than this and comparably priced. Here are my likes and dislikes:The Good:- price (obviously)- picture quality outdoors is excellent. Beautiful color and clarity. The lens seems to be extremely sharp. Should be, it's a Leica, but these days Leica is throwing their name on a lot of low-end (relatively) consumer cameras and camcorders with varying results.- I like the joystick control. Some people don't, but I'm a big fan. Makes selecting options very fast.- Reasonable battery life. Third party extended life batteries are inexpensive, I recommend getting one.- Menus are fairly easy to navigate. You do need to spend some time familiarizing yourself with all the options, but this will be time well-spent and you only need to do it once.The Bad:- Low-light performance is good but not great. I'm not sure how it compares to others, but some reviews mention that the Sony model in the same price range is superior in this regard. If you're going to do a lot of indoor shooting check into this carefully.- Manual focus is done with the joystick. Focusing with the joystick is AWFUL..an exercise in frustration. Panasonic really goofed here, this camera needs a focusing ring like a baby needs a mother. To me this is the most serious drawback of this camera. If not for this I'd give it 5 stars.- Auto white balance can be a little slow to kick in, but seems to work well otherwise.- This camera is just too small and light to hold steadily.- Manual is one of the worst I've ever seen, takes several reads to get through. A background in still photography helped me immensely in understanding some of the manual features, but I feel sorry for those who open this manual without some kind of previous experience. On the other hand, if you're just going to turn it on and shoot in automatic mode all the time it's not an issue.Overall, I'm convinced this camera is a great deal. The only serious flaw is the lack of a focus ring, everything else is just a function of the compromises you have to expect in this price range. In good light the picture quality is outstanding, so if you're shooting mainly outdoors this is the one for you.
I've had every kind of camera in the past, and finally decided to try digital. I thought it would be a "fun" camera to have for certain situations, but didn't have high expectations for the picture quality. I have to say that this camera has exceeded my expectations!! The picture quality is great and I like being able to edit the color, brightness and contrast with the included Canon software. I just received the camera and took a total of 34 pictures over 2 days, with the LCD turned on for most of them. We looked at the pictures on the LCD 3-4 times and downloaded 18 of them to the computer from the camera and the batteries are still going strong. I went out yesterday and bought an external card reader to download from and that works super too. This camera is a bargain at $...! I highly recommend it! I also ordered the Lowepro D-Res 10 AW Digital Camera Bag, and it fits this camera like a glove.
I purchased this as a replacement cartridge for an HP LaserJet 4050 and was a bit hesitant to not go with an "official" HP cartridge, but considering the savings I couldn't pass it up. This product works without issue and there is zero print quality difference from the HP cartridge. My HP printer is for home use, and doesn't see extended duty, and this replacement cartridge was a great fit at an awesome price.
a very good and nice looking device.the only thing that disturbed me is that i cannot switch CD/DVD easily without taking it out from its case.
one of the snaps broke the first day. Even if I had kept it it seemed to have limited use as it was too cumbersome.
I love this camera. I had a Nikon coolpix with 4 MP resolution, as well as an older Minolta film SLR Camera, and I was looking to upgrade. I shopped around a little, and decided on this one. I went to my local camera store and held it in my hand. It feels just like a solid DSLR; really nice in your hand. The Auto mode is great, and focusing times are generally short. The high speed shooting mode is really fast, with absolutely no noticeable shutter lag. You just have to keep the shutter release button held halfway down as you follow your subject, and then push it all the way down when you're ready to take the picture. The lens cap stays on really nicely, and the string to attach it to the camera is nice: there is no chance of losing it. I really like the option to set the controls to full manual, and the manual zoom is way, way superior to the rocker found on most super zoom cameras. The LCD is easy to see even in daylight. One thing i really dislike about this camera is the lack of an optical viewfinder. Fuji employs instead an electronic viewfinder with a fairly low resolution, so looking through it is less effective. In bright light especially, colors seem washed out through the EVF. Taking time exposure shots is difficult with this particular camera, because the lens aperture only goes down to 11. My previous film SLR, on the other hand, got as small as 22, so half the size. With this Fuji, any time exposures come out very over exposed. This might be fixable with a dark filter, but I haven't tried it yet. The movie option is good, and my only complaint would be the fact that you can hear the auto focusing of the lens in the videos. It's great for small clips, but not for anything much more than that. But it's a camera, not a camcorder, right? Overall, I would highly recommend this camera.
Have ordered from this company several times now. Their cables are well made and are very secure once you plug them in. Getting good speeds and would def. use them again if needed in the future.
Note: this is a "first impression" review. I plan to update it with further experience later on.I was a little worried that a hot shoe mounted flash would complicate shooting, but I felt that i needed a better flash due to my ever-expanding lens collection for my Rebel XT.I opened the box, connected the flash, put some batteries in and turned it on. I hit up a book store with tons of books crowded all around, causing some very dark little aisles- a perfect location to test this sucker out. And it worked from the first shot on. Sure, there's a little bit of a learning curve with the movable head (which is really awesome and helps get that "just right" image). It can really do a lot of the work for you and the pictures look great (clearly an improvement over my rebel xt's pop-up flash). I'm never shooting indoors without this!
I got this for the length of the cord and it is worth it. If you need a long cord this is device for you.
I love that the card only sticks out a bit from the laptop. I'm not sure if I'd pack up the laptop with the card still in it, but it sticks out far less than other wireless cards. The downside, as you've probably heard from the other reviews, is that the reception is not as good as with other cards. That's the tradeoff. This card works fine for me, but I wouldn't get it if you're looking for maximum distance and signal strength. My D-Link DWL-G650 has much better reception.Update: 4/2007I still like the card a lot, but it's really only good when it's near my router. Even with my new D-Link DI-634 MIMO router, I can't get a signal at a location where I can get a 60% signal with my USB adapter and my D-Link DWL-G650 PCMCIA card. It's nice for getting rid of a wire, but don't expect long range reception. For that, get yourself a USB wireless adapter with a USB extension cord: that way, you can position the antenna for best reception.
After reading several reviews on this bag I purchased through Amazon and was not disappointed. It is exactly what I wanted and the quality is great. The latches are really solid and enough dividers to grow with lens purchases. Highly recommend if you want a tote everything bag!
Gave this as a gift to someone with a little figuring out got it to work they love it there could be better instructions besides that the prouct was good and the shipping time was exellent if anyone does decide to order this product and doent know about it i would recomend being careful with the plastic case around the needle it is easy to brake and difficult to find a replacement
These are fine. We will give one to each of our grandkids and keep one for Grandpa.
Worked perfectly for my litho film negatives, exactly what I was looking for. Very durable and protective.
I just picked this bag up. I was looking for a small bag to hold my Canon G11, EX 270 flash, extra battery and cards. After looking at several bags I felt like Little Red Riding hood. This one was too big, this one was too small and the Rezo AW 110 was just right. Hold everything but is still not too bulky. Nice comfortable strap and solid construction. Nice that it is waterproof also. Going to Costa Rica and wanted minimal weight and suitable size. If you just want a case LP Apex fits the fill but is rather small for my needs....
This is perhaps one of the best bang for the buck purchases I have ever made. I have used other IR repeater systems before and they were more expensive, more labor extensive to install and did not offer the reliability that the Next Generation Remote Control Extender offers. Within 2 minutes of opening the package, I was operating my cable box, TV and stereo from another room. It works flawlessly and at the current Amazon price of less than $35.00, it is the buy if the year. If you need a good remote extender, forget about the expensive Niles and Xantech IR repeater systems, save your money and buy this prodct.
It's a good camera, and takes great picture that doesn't require zooming. If you have to zoom, then it can only zoom very little. For $170 and sometime $150, this a good camera for that price. The sofware is such a hassled since it's not plug-and-play on vista or window xp. Basically, you would need to install the software on different computer to transfer the picture. To get around this stupid requirement, I had to buy a card reader so I don't have to worry about any kind of software installation.
The product works perfectly as advertised and was shipped quickly and without hassle. A+ highly recommended.
They work great so my friend and i can watch movies on laptop while traveling to ball games and home
This 4 channel amp works great! Great price. It came with a microphone for a PA when I press the button on the mic to talk it turned the volume down to a low level but I was unable to get any sound from the microphone. I did not buy the amp for the pa function so, it is not a problem for me.
I always tell my friends who are DSLR beginners that the EF50mm F1.4 is the lens you could tell yourself "you can shoot like a Pro". When I first picked up this lens and took pictures of my wife at my cousin's wedding party by the beach, she felt in love with me again. And I felt in love with this lens. I did consider its F1.8 little brother; however, I am a strong believer of "you get what you pay for" in photography gear. Well, maybe there are a few rare exceptions. This is the lens I told myself, "hey I can shoot like a Pro". During the film era, I inherited my dad's Canon AE-1 and saw the action of the FD mount version of this lens. I don't think Canon has changed the lens design much. When I got into DSLR, the EF50mm F1.4 has renewed my interest in photography and I cannot stop shooting.After my transition to the more serious L zoom lenses, I actually put aside of this lens for a while simply because of its focal length. But whenever there are night activities, I always come back to it. However, you cannot be lazy with this lens. First of all, you have to zoom with your legs. Secondly, the USM may hunt and hesitate a little bit when your subjects lack contrast. In such situation, you have to use the focus ring to override the lens AF manually. This is the exact reason why you want to get this lens instead of its F1.8 little brother. Its little brother requires throwing the AF/MF switch, which is not very convenient and you might lose your composition while looking for the switch. Unless you are tight in budget, I don't see why you want to settle for less. The EF50mm F1.4 is also a better built lens. It is quite sharp starting at F2.0. Wider apertures are a bit soft. However, they are still entirely usable. At F1.4, one has to be very careful about the focal plane because of the extremely thin depth of field. On an APS-C body, it might be not that bad. But I recommend using a tripod or lean on something stable when you use the lens wide open. The small area that is in focus may get blurry if you have shaky hands.Unfortunately on an APS-C camera body, this lens would result in an 80mm focal length which is too long to be considered as a normal lens as in the good old days of film. This is the reason why I don't use this lens a lot these days especially I have the L zooms to tinker with. Optically at F2.8, this lens is actually better than my EF24-70mm F2.8L. I wish Canon could make an equivalence of the Nikon AFS 35mm F1.8G DX. That would definitely make my day.
I bought this product because I was content with my stock radio minus the little detail I could not play my iPod in the car. This product was so easy to install and use. I only occasionally hear minimal static when i have the iPod charging, and that is only very few times when it is charging. I would have to say this is one of the better products I have purchased in some time. Again I am completely satisfied with this device.
I have not received this item and the company has not replied to my email. Very dissapointed in this company.
Great item for someone like me, who is just getting into photography and learning on my own. Since purchase I have taken 1400 photos with this (less than three weeks) and am amazed that this camera inspires me. Already looking forward to having a lense fetish.
I've had the NB-90 for a couple of years, and I MUCH prefer it over either a wired mouse or a battery operated wireless mouse. The latter eats up batteries or need recharging, whereas the a4tech mouse does not. Through the magic of some sort of magnetic field (not the kind that attracts metal to it), using the mouse on its included mouse pad allows it to function accurately and smoothly and without the hassle of a cord tangling or restricting movement. However, here are a few caveats: 1. you need a space to put the pad next to your keyboard. 2. the space cannot have metal 3. you can only use the mouse if you use the included mousepad, as this is where it receives the signal via the USB port. 4. the USB connection on this model does have a cord that runs from the computer circular calibration disc (about 2.75" in diameter), which in turn is wired to the 9" mousepad. Thus, consider if you have this amount of free space available. 5 Having had this mouse a couple of years, I'm finding that now it needs calibration more often, and it seems less accurate. I'm not sure if the pad's field diminishes or if it physically wears out or what. Also make sure you have an extra USB port that you can dedicate to using this mouse. I also have not used the software that came with it, so I cannot use all the functions. Still, it works well with the mouse drivers in WINXP. The a4tec website does not list an Apple OS compatibility with this specific mouse, but they do with the NB-30, although do not list OS 10.
We got this camera as a gift, but I'd selected it after researching all available options. My wife is a pro photographer and I'm a pro computer geek, so I needed something to satisfy us both without being too hard to use. At this price range, I don't think any other digicam can beat the Canon A40.It offers excellent auto controls as well as manual options, although we rarely use these in our snapshot environments except to disable the flash. The optical zoom is satisfactory and we've not needed the additional (lower-quality) digital zoom yet. At the largest size, 1600x1200, the photos are easy to crop and suitable for printing using our inkjet all the way up to 8x10 resolution. Pictures are sharp (I'd skipped the Kodak cameras after reading their picture quality was only so-so) and colors are exactly what we see. The 10-sec high-quality movie mode (30-sec low quality) is a fun addition which we've used several times when a camcorder wasn't handy or justified.The LCD screen is large enough to do its job, the photo browser is easy to use, and the buttons are easy to get to. We replaced the included 8MB CF card with a 64MB card, which is sufficient, although there are a couple times we wish we had a 128MB card instead. However, we can fill up the 64MB card and drain a single set of rechargable NiMH batteries at the same time -- we have two sets of 4 NiMH batteries, one in the camera and one in the charger, which suits us nicely.I've plugged the camera into iPhoto on my Mac at home as well as Win95 and Win2000 PCs. Installing the software on the Windows PCs was a bit trying, but once it's there the camera integration works wonderfully. Both Mac and Windows users will be very satisfied.Most of the time the camera is used in or around our home to take family photos, so two sets of batteries and 64MB of digital film is sufficient, but those who are often out and about should consider a third set of batteries and 128MB or more of memory. As a consumer camera, though, the Canon A40 is excellent and a bargain considering all it offers.
These cables work great, I use between my Laptop, and HDTV !!!You cant beat Amazon's Price anywhere!!!I'll be buying more of theses cables!!!
I've found that some earplugs don't block sound terribly well after spending too long in a dry climate or in cold weather. These work wonderfully under both conditions, someone left a large box of the things nailed to a post in the middle of a high altitude desert during a music festival and even with the constant dust blowing, the fifty degree temperature difference between day and night they worked wonderfully. I kept the same pair for the whole week, totally blocking the heavy bass and loud noises of campmates. If you live somewhere dry and cold, these are an excellent choice.
i havesn't had a chance to attempt to fill the card yet...Spent a weekend shooting at a family reunion and took 273 pictures and the thing is only about half full. I have read other complaints about the speed at which it takes to write to the card when shooting at multiple frames per second...I find that the only delay I have is when I keep my flash on. Time delay results from flash recharge and not the memory disc. With the flash off, I can get multiple frames per second with no problem. (shooting with a Nikon D50)
I've used this black bag exclusively for 5 years to tote my 15.4" screen laptop everywhere. This bag looks and functions as good as the day I bought it. It's a bit hard on my shoulder because I have a big laptop, but this is not the fault of the bag.
this is a good camera ...the door is flismyand i had the battery lose its charge several timesmy new problem is the viewfinder decided to give up on mewith a white screen ...grrrranyways it was an awesome camera while it lastedrock and roll!
I purchased this camera and I am very pleased with it. Pentax quality speaks for itself and IMHO Nikon and Canon do not have significantly better quality lenses to justify the much higher price. (I have owned Nikon equipment and used Canon, so I am not speaking out of ignorance.) The 6.1 MP cameras from each company actually use the same SONY CCD, so the only difference in the body is the software and feature set. Again they are not worth the extra money.Now to answer the question on everyones mind, YES the shake reduction really does work. It works VERY well in fact. I can verify that, for me anyway, it adds a 3.5 stop advantage. I have been able to shoot at 300MM in fairly low light with no blur HANDHELD!!!! This is something I would never do without a tripod before, but now I can take shots when I don't have my tripod that I would otherwise have to pass up. Don't get me wrong on this point though, because it won't make up for poor technique or make the impossible happen, but it will give you an added advantage that can make the difference between getting a shot or missing one.Also the ease of use is a great bonus, especially for the beginner or if you are experienced and just working under fast moving conditions where you don't have the time to think out every detail. This camera is equally impressive whether in full auto or full manual mode. If you are a Pentax owner, this camera is worth looking at to upgrade to. If you are new to DSLR's, this camera is worth your time and money as a first camera....the next real stop up is $2000 away.My advice is get this camera! It is worth it!
I hooked up my powerline network adapters today and they are awesome. Fast as can be (no throughput numbers, but response time is great) and zero config. Just plug in the adapters and plug in the network cables. That easy. My Vonage phone adapter is now running in the basement (out of site )while my router is upstairs with my PC. The two no longer have to be in the same room. I'm very happy. I hope support for this product continues to grow. It's a great alternative to spotty wireless connections.
My car seems to drain batteries and after it has been sitting for a couple days, needs to be jump-started. I cut the cigarette lighter plug from the end of this and wired it directly to my battery and leave the charger sitting on my dashboard. I get strong starts every time now! I am 100% thrilled with this product and I recommend it to everyone.
I bought Cyberhome CH-LDV1010RS from Fry's Electronics and not from Amazon. When I bought it I couldn't find any review. So I thought it's good to write a review to help others like me. This piece was available on internet for much less than what I spent, but I simply couldn't resist to get it when I saw it in Fry's. It's thin design stuck my eyes and I kept going again and again to confirm everything is alright and finally bought it.Now lets get to the point.The best part about this product is it's slim design. There are 10"dvd players in that price, but it wont work in 240 Volt or play PAL DVDs. So thats a good news for those who are traveling to Asia or Europe like me. I played it side by side with $600/$700 Panasonic, Tosiba, Sony alongwith other cheaper brands. The picture quality is not as good as compared to Panasonic or Samsung. But with the price in mind I would say, Its a good deal. I couldn't find any lines on the screen, like you see in cheaper brands. The black is not really black like in panasonic. It has a overall slight greenish tone. Sound without the headphone is ok if there is no other noise. It has component/S-Video/Composite video out and Digital Audio output. At first I was a little puzzuled as I could see only one video and one audio connnections(unlike other where you have video in and out and audio in and out), then I came to know that you can change the video output to viedo input by simply pressing a botton.The most disappointing thing is that, it CAN NOT play my backup DVDs(DVD-R) well, as it has been advertised. Sometimes it plays fine. But at the end it keeps skipping and got stuck. I have noticed that once it got stuck it can't recognize the DVD AT ALL. Then you give it sometime and it will play again. Original DVDs work fine. Seems like it has it's own mind.Anyways,inspite of all this I would say it's a great DVD player in that price range.
It only worked for a couple of days. Then I had to contact the seller and have them send me another one, which only worked for about a week. Stay away from this product. Spend some more money and get something will last.
Very good memory priced right. Good product
I bought these speakers, and I really like them. I do get the noise others mentioned, but if I keep my phone away from the speakers, I don't get the noise. For $20, it's a no brainer. The sound is very, very good, not great, but very good.
This thing is one handy gadget. I put this gadget in my phone and I can save the pictures on it that I take with my phone. Then I put it in my computer using the adapter and I can see the photos on my computer. ...or I can put this gadget in my computer using the adapter and load some songs onto it. Then I put it in my phone and I can play the songs using the speaker in my phone. Pretty amazing stuff.
I got this so I could repurpose and old phone memory card for use in a camera. does what it's supposed to, and saved me from buying a new sdcard.
If you click on the lens picture, you'll notice the box reads "semi fish eye" however, the lens is advertised as Wide angle macro Fisheye Lens. As a semi-fish eye lens, it works Ok, you do get a semi-fish eye effect when taking pictures, but I think the pictures shown on Amazon's site aren't 100 accurate. I haven't been able to remove the back piece and test the Macro feature.The lens is heavy, the contruction seems to be solid. The lens comes inside a small carrying bag/pouch. The protective rubber piece seems to be a little large and comes off with out alot of effort.If I had to buy it over, I would spring for the more expensive lens because even though you do get somewhat of a fish eye effect is not exactly what I was looking for. If you just want something to experiment and get a different look to your pictures the lens isn't bad.
I like this mouse a lot. It does everything it said it would. Make sure you update the software from the Logitech website. The software on the disk is already old and some features (like forward/back buttons in firefox) would not work with the old software. But after installing the software it worked perfectly with just enough customizable features.The forward/back buttons are the best things about the mouse. I also prefer the Logitech scroll wheels over Microsoft and this one didn't let me down. This mouse is smaller than many but much bigger than standard notebook mice so it works great for me. I have had no problems with the wireless reception but I haven't really tested it. I like the purported battery life but it's too soon to judge. Oh and did I mention the mouse is really stylish?
3 months into ownership, modem fails on our P105-S6104. We contact Toshiba - they refer us to a local firm that does their repairs for the entire South Texas region. Takes them almost two weeks to say that the part is on backorder and will take over 1 month to get it in and fix this machine. I call Toshiba 800 number, and corporate in CA, they promise to phone back trying to find part faster than 1 month. So far I'm at over 4 hours of phone time with holds. They don't phone back (big surprise)and claim that, by law, they have 30 days to do warranty repairs. I point out that, as it stands now, they will take over 30 days for this repair, and request a replacement to get us back up and running again. Not their policy, I'm told and they dispute the 30 days, because they're not counting the days at the local repair depot before I started calling them directly. They also claim that they stand behind their product. Does this sound like support? Purchase Toshiba at your peril.
Let me first say that I forget that I even have this filter on. The pictures with and without the filter are identical so I don't even remove it at all. I currently have it on my Nikon 50mm f/1.8D and it works as advertised. A great investment!
Seems to be a well constructed product. Headphones are comfortable and sound is good. Noise cancelling is excellent.
The product arrived promptly, well packed, and in perfect condition. So far it seems to be woring fine. Thank you.
This was a gift for my son-in-law. He loves it! It's easy to use, has all the features he wanted and comfortable to hold.
product works - good value for the price - does not come with directions to mount on camera, but company was helpful on the phone
I always purchase a proctive filter when buying a new lens. This filter is of excellent quality, fits and performs well as a protection as as a UV filter as well. As a photographer, lens protection is essential and Amazon's recommendations are the best
I love the case - would have liked to have had a variety of colors to choose from - but love the case. It protect my iPod and still can operate without a problem.
This handy voice recorder has loads of features. You can store recordings in separately named folder for convenience, it has editing software, and a large amount of recording memory (depending on the quality you record at). You can use it to record meetings, grocery lists, memos, or try to record some creepy EVP's and be a famous! Any way you use it this is one of the best recorders you can find on the market for the price. No need for an external microphone because the recorder doesn't hum or have any ambient noise to disrupt your sound quality.
Not much to say. Product worked great out of the box. The response time is good and beats my corded mouse. Good price for my every day use.
Great bag for holding a GameBoy Advance with a light and other accessories, but it looks like a purse. Go for it if you like function over form, or if you're a girl.
I've used mine for 4 months before one of the wires came from the ear part. It would have at least doubled its durability if it had a little re-enforcement where the wire meets the bud.They do came out of the ear easily. I kind of liked it that way. They are not too hard to keep on, or in as it were, your ears for long periods of time. I mainly used them for home, school use while sitting down. These are NOT good for running in.Not bad for the price of $5. Just not a great deal either. I'll probably get higher-quality, over the ear headphones next. Just as comfortable, really. Although I might just get another pair of these for when I take my Macbook out of the house...which might not be good for the over the ear headphones.....
Nice and compact. For such a small unit the speakers actually sound good. Overall a good value for the money.
The plastic basket which "catches" the pencil shavings has a safety mechanism to prevent the sharpener from operating without the basket.WHEN (not if) the cheap plastic basket breaks, the sharpener is unusable. And x-acto sells only replacement cutters, not baskets!!I'm returning to an old-fashioned hand-powered sharpener in my classroom.
i bought my labels directly from Amazon and i got the original replacement, not a generic. just be careful to make sure you order directly from amazon and not from an amazon seller. although im pretty sure the generic stuff is just as fine. i have a set of generic 30915 stamps from another company and they work just as well. happy shopping!
This is not a time-tested review, but my initial tests proved that this a nice TV for the price. The DVD could read a dirty, scratched disc beyond the menu and minutes into the show. There is a VHS "Rental" feature to improve the quality of rented videos. The One-touch VCR recording is only controlled from the TV set itself (not the remote). There is no "Previous Channel" button on the remote, but you'll be using your cable/satellite remote anyway. Only 50 lbs., less than similar TVs from Insignia, Sylvania, Panasonic and Toshiba. Right out of the box, the black levels looked like they needed a boost, but overall the picture quality is great.Update 11/29/06:The only annoyance I've encountered is visible color banding during dark scenes or when the screen goes black. Adjusting the black level and contrast does not seem to help much. It's not a deal breaker.
I was using an ionic dryer before this and was used to just average performance. I used the dryer the first time and my hair felt like silk! I had no hair product on my hair, just freshly shampooed. I was amazed! I love this dryer! The cord retraction has to be "helped" right at the end, but that's not an issue for me. The folding handle is more important to me because of the limited storage space in my small bathroom. I'll never buy a different dryer in the future - always an Andis Ionic Ceramic!
The scanner is reasonably quick, once it warms up. After going to sleep mode, you need to wait for the scan lamp to warm up, maybe 10 to 15 seconds.The paper handling has been perfect. I have had no misfeeds so far.We also use the scansnap scanners. The xerox sheet feeder is superior, and handles paper much better. The scanning speed is a little slower than the fujitsu.The quality of the scans are very good.
Well made, inexpensive, simple to use cassette Tape Recorder. Thankfully it does not have 43 "extra" functions that you will never use and require 3 hours and a Degree from MIT to program before it starts to function.It works well, and is truly portable with one hand so it can be used as you walk with any optional plug in microphone and headset ( not included ) if you also require privacy in recording/playback.I wish I could give it 10 Stars.
If your in need of a decent quality, cheap mouse, go with this one. It won't disappoint and should last you a while.
For anyone who works with lighting and needs an extra hand, this clamp is the answer... The design and flexibility of this clamp make it particularly valuable. Should be in everyone's lighting "bag of tricks."
Works really well with our QSee security camera. We've had it for a few weeks now, and have not had any issues with it. Video output is clear, and not grainy. I definitely recommend it to others.
It's a simple cord. It works perfectly on my Mac and was shipped fast. No problems here.
The Kingston 4GB flashdrive is just what you need if you are transferring large amounts of data from one computer to another. I think this is a good quality flash drive. I feel that my data is safe when stored on this flash drive.
I can agree AND disagree with everyone else's opinion of this unit. I have the unit connected to my 57&quot; Hitachi Ultrvision via DVI-D interface, and to my Panasonic receiver via TOSLINK optical. When I first got the unit I connected it THRU the receiver via Component (RGB) cable. I experienced video dropout during sudden bright scenes, and occasional audio drop out in Dolby 5.1 as others have. I should note I am 55mile north of Tampa Bay and get about 7 or 8 channels (plus sub-channels) with a roof top antenna (Channelmaster from about 1990). The video droppout was clipping due to the Receiver's shortcomings, once I by passed it the video was excellent all the time. I also have not had an audio issue in some time now. Granted, being a TiVo family we rarely get to watch alot of &quot;live&quot; TV, but it has been great. Bottom line is this: reception is key. The signal is digital and thus will be slow to decode, uncompress and prone to packet loss (equating to picture pixelization and loss of Dolby soundtrack) Remember the UHF days? Ghosts, snow, etc.? Same thing, only digital. I previously bought a Zenith unit and it only got 1 channel. The sensitivity of the Samsung is by far superior to anything else in my experience. If you want terrestrial TV in HD for FREE, you'll need to invest in a well tuned aerial. Also I have a standard vhf/uhf 35db booster inline, 30ft from the aerial and 60ft from the tuner and it does not interfere with the signal in a negative way. I give it 4 stars because a this point in time we are too close to next-gen receivers to expect this unit to live up to the expectations of each individual user.
I LOVE this TV, but it has some HDMI issues. If you prefer HDMI, be careful! In my case, I'm connecting to my MacBook Pro via a DVI-HDMI cable, with plans to transition to a Mac Mini... if only there was a resolution to this issue. I'm getting random loss of sync as evidenced by green lines (horizontal) and green sparkle noise, as well as a little pink sparkle noise. The issue can occur randomly when using the computer as the video source, though it seems especially prone to happen with MTV style video (fast editing, with grainy effects). This is totally annoying and probably going to cause me to return the unit, because the various reviews on the net seem to point to this issue as being not yet resolved. I have the 1009/1029 setup if you are a reader who is also tracking the firmware/hardware versions associated with this problem. Also, I can't sync over HDMI at 480i, though I'm catching hints that there's some debate as to whether 480i is legit over HDMI at all... Anyway, the 480i issue is easy enough to work around. However, the green noise and sparkle totally ruins my experience for now. If no clear resolution, I'm hauling this sucker back to Fry's. I'm not the kind of consumer who can stand to let my retail return privilege expire while Samsung might perhaps fix the issue if they feel like it... especially when the apparent fix is to get a board replaced... so much easier to just return the thing. Summary: Great product, ruined by REALLY STUPID hardware bug. ARGGUPDATE:When I called Samsung support, they immediately volunteered to replace my board in-home, despite me having post-fix versions. That gave me a little concern, so I took my DVI-HDMI cable back to a retail store, and tested it with two other Samsungs. In my case, it turned out to be the cable, which was a non-descript $20 job (probably the stuff you'd get for $5 online). So before I left the store, I tested another brand of cable, this time at $35 number, and it worked great (all testing done with a MacBook Pro with the X1600 Radeon). I took this cable home, and I have not seen a single green flicker in about 2 hours of testing (prior, it was occurring almost on command by playing certain movie trailers). Moral of the story: Newcomers to this field must not get caught up in all the hype about "cable quality doesn't matter due to HDMI being digital." Obviously the physical transmission is ALWAYS analog by definition, so at some threshold the cable quality must matter, and I hit that threshold with a cable bought from a Fry's retail store. So if you have a post-fix TV that should work, try simply replacing the cable first, before banging your head against the wall all day! Then, if it still doesn't work, take action on the TV itself.
I needed a CD receiver with auxiliary input for my MP3 player.This receiver works well, it is easy to use, it has a nice remote.It's difficult to compare audio quality: I think this type of devices are all equivalent. In conclusion, I'm very happy with it.I have to add that I had a problem with the connector on the back, which was losing connections whenever there was a vibration or a bump in the road. I managed to fix it, but this is the only flaw I found.
If you print anything at all, you know the factory ink cartridges are a waste of money. I think they wait until you are in the middle of something important and run out of ink. I love the option of getting the High Yield Ink and not having to buy ink every month or so.
I hate this and it is really confussing and it freezes all of the time. Swithc the mode from music to radio to recorder is almost impossible. Half the time the tilt wheel works backwards and sometime the song title shows up in another langueage. Do yourself a favor and buy the Ipod Shuffle instead.
This worked exactly as expected. Just as functional as the factory arm (that I threw away years ago). Price cannot be beat! Much more expensive every other place that I looked.
Although it's sleek, lightweight and beautiful looking I've repeated instances where the passport just disappears from my list of drives, sometimes in the middle of a copy. Very annoying. In truth I don't know wether to blame Western Digital or My Dell Windows 2000 box. However I don't have this problem with other USB drives. For some reason the sysem doesn't always recognize it. So bewarned.
This is a great lens to have if you dont want to spend more for a f/1.4 type prime lens. It works fast, has great depth of field, delivers crystal clear pictures and shoots well in low light. Very useful for people pictures.
I was looking for some great headphones that were small and could fit under my helmet while I am snowboarding. I am sick of getting skullcandies that break all the time. These are not only more durable but sound better! I was amazed. Buy these if you are looking to upgrade to some small, comfortable and great sounding earbuds. I will never go back to skullcandie again.
I had this TV for 1 week in my basement family room and was pretty disappointed, even with a HD picture. You really get what you pay for with this TV. I couldnt stand it anymore and found a 32" Phillips HD LCD for about the same price on sale. HUGE difference !!!! Luckily, they returned the Vizio for my full purchase price. Honestly, only buy this TV if you absolutely only have 699.00 to spend. And dont compare the picture to other name brand LCD's. You'll regret your purchase.
I decided to buy a reel mower for a few reasons. I like that I don't have to worry about an engine and all that comes with that. No fuel, no additive for winter storage. No worrying if it will start. No oil or grease to get on my clothes and no fumes which means no emissions. Most importantly for me though is no worrying when I mow when my children are outside. I have an infant and a 2 1/2 year old. I can be outside mowing while the baby is outside in a stroller and I am not blowing dust dirt debris and rocks around nor am I subjecting her to the noise or exhaust fumes. My toddler can play (a safe distance away) and can even be running around and as long as she is not too close to the mower I can continue. I can also hear what is going on around me. I do not have to shut the windows in the house as I am not blowing around all the dust a regular mower does. This also means I have to wash the outside of the windows less.Performance is better than I had expected. The reel mowers I had used as a kid were much less impressive. I will say that tall thick grass needs a few pass overs. The tall thin weeds don't seem to cut very well at all. I would not recommend letting the grass and weeds get tall before mowing.This mower is not hard for me to push at 5'4" and my husband at 6' also has no problem. Assembly was easy and took a few minutes. My only gripe is the handle has a twisting type of wiggle. Maybe it would benefit from having another cross brace? It does take longer to push mow than to use a big riding mower but I think the trade off is worth it. Counts for a cardio workout too I think!
charger works great- shows which channel you are on for the station that needs to be blank if you wanted to listen to your ipod in the car.
This was a seamless transaction. It was delivered as expected and works well. I have not complaints.
This webcam is top shelf all the way. It took all of 5 min to install,(a no-brainer) and I was up and running with great resolution on Skype. I must have investigated dozens of webcams, and I made the right choice. All for $29.99 including shipping (from Amazon). I know this sounds like a company stooge...I'm not, I'm just delighted with this webcam !
I have had such wonderful experiences with Amazon but recently when I order a product that is not from Amazon directly there are problems.This unit was fine for 3 days but now plays 3/4ths of a cd and then skips. I tried the cd on my office unit and it was fine.I need to return this but am not certain how to.Coud you assist me?
I love the zune but the software it comes with is horrible. I love the device becaus of all the features it comes with. First of all it comes with an FM tuner. The Ipod doesnt come with that. Second of all the wireless syncing with other zunes is awesome. You can send songs and pictures to a friend. Thats something that the Ipod doesn't have. Lastly you can set one of your pictures as the backround instead of the plain white the Ipod has. Also the screen was crystal clear(but that might be because it is brand new.)Now the software it comes with isn't so great. First of all you have to use this software. I wouldn't mind if it was any good but it isnt. Second of all it's slow. If you search for a perticular song it takes a long time it get there. Then when you play it it took a long time to play it. Third of all it is almost impossible to change the information on it. Say you are trying to rip a CD that was burned using Itunes and the information on the song doesn't show up. you Can change the song title but that is it. Fourth of all it takes forever to sync a video, especially if it is a DVD that you ripped onto the computer. It takes several tries but when it finally works it takes a couple of hours to work. Lastly it doesnt work as a removable disk.Anyway the device itself is awesome but the software is horrible.
After deciding to purchase this unit to take on vacation with the kids, I was amazed at how well it performed. My son brought his PlayStation along and was amazed at how well his system worked on this TV. The front A/V jacks are a real help if you have 8mm camcorder film that you need to transfer to a VHS tape. Another plus with this unit is its great reception of channels. It picked up stations far outside our viewing area at home with amazing clarity. All of this was with the standard antenna! The unit is perfect for long road trips and plays tapes great! Also, the features regarding timer recording are terrific, in fact, it acts as my favorite VCR. It also has special features that allow for sharper playback on rented or other older, well used tapes. The only negative I have is that every time it's disconnected from a power source, like all new TVs, you must reprogram the channels and language settings. This can be annoying, but other than that, this is a must have for a person with extra money to spend!
Got the LCD Set (30 inch) at the beginning of March 2005 after reading all the feedback on here. Was happy with it, I don't have a DVI enabled HD cable box from TW New York so use the ypbpr connection and thats fine - HD channels look great but not stunning - regular channels are okay but it seems that they carry to much red and the controls on the set don't fine tune it out enough. I have a DVD and the quality was just as good as the HD channels through the component cables.Then the problems started - A flash to a blue screen for 3-4 seconds when their was a large influx of bright light (usually white) and back to normal. Tech support were good and sent a part (new tuner box) with in the week of telling them about this problem.While waiting for the part I noticed that one speaker was not working and contacted tech support again, but this time it has taken 3 weeks for the part to arrive even though they kept telling (after 4 calls to customer support and 2 from them) me it would be here with in the week.Part finally arrives and we organize for a technician to come and replace the broken/dud parts - this is done today May 2 2005 but the speakers don't work. So its back onto customer support.First guy Miguel (one of these people who completely rubs you up the wrong way from the start - and its not the first time I have had the misfortune of speaking with him) - tells me its this and that and we will send another part etc...etc. I told him I wouldn't be happy with that and that the part they have just replaced is defective - I hung up to calm down.Second guy Chris - I tell him exactly the same as the chief muppet above and first thing he said was "I'll organize customer support to replace the LCD Set with a new one", simple as that, no ifs or buts,I'll give them a chance with a new set and see how it goes but after that its refund time. I think this set looks good on paper and for the price but from what I've seen written about it on other forums their seems to be to many little problems to make it a really good 5 star product.ProsPrice, Set looks great, excellent cable connection set up choices, no waiting for customer support to answer the phone.ConsPicture quality isn't the best (to much red), sound is a bit tinny and not enough bass, some at customer support need a good slap for being rude.
I do say it is a varry handy item for PC Cameras so that you can plug it into theVCR to make a Copy of what Video you Recorded on your Camera and put ona VHS Tape or a DVD CD if you have a DVD Player that can Burn DVD's
i got this mouse from wal-mart bout 6 months ago(it was a little cheaper there, i got the only 1 thats left,cause i think most people think its a good mouse and thats why theres only 1 left). after i bought it, i just plug it in my usb port, and it only took about 2 seconds for my laptop to install and use it ,but it doesn't take time to load after that.i went about 5 feet away with my mouse from the reciever and i'm still able to control it. this mouse is a bit small for people who have big hands, but i think that won't be a major problem.the mouse came with a battery, it lasted bout 4 months after consecutive use.this mouse is also good for playing pc games.i play alot of videogames and i think that accuracy is 1 of the most important element and this mouse is probably 1 of the most accurate mouse i have ever seen,it has never drag the mouse across the screen like my other mouses did. this is a very good wireless mouse, but the reciever broke for no reason after i used it for 5 months. i dont no why it happened,so i decided to get another one soon cause this mouse is a must have!hope this review helps.
This eyepiece exceeded my expectation with a view that is exceptional. It is constructed to provide many years of service.
I had bought this Maxtor OneTouch III Turbo for my Apple Mac G5 system as a backup drive and have been using for over a year. The drive suddenly stopped working, my Mac does not recognize it. I tried using Data Rescue software to see if it can mount the drive so I can safely copy the data and retire this Maxtor. Everything failed. Since I had used this as a RAID 0 the chance for recovering the data is bleak. It is always a good practice to have valuable data backed on to DVD's. :( .
I purchased the coffee maker two years ago. We make 2 twelve cups of coffee a day 7 days a week. the Presto is on 12 hours a day7 days a week.I have owned a presto for over 30 years and I think I have only replaced it once. It take a lot before they give out. Excellant quality product. Makesa great pot of coffee !!!
The throat on the cable side of the connector tends to be a little deeper (your crimper tends to have a pre-marked depth for the sheathing strip, extend past it between 1/16 and an 1/8 of an inch). Occasionally you're crimper might miss one or bend one of the pins but it only occurred once out of the 40 I used.Otherwise, SOP
OK, my fault, Wife and I bought this on qvc Christmas 2004, paid over 350.00, worked ok for a week. Only used it as a player for a couple months, then it wouldn't turn on or off without unplugging it!Nothing but problems since! I wouldn't buy anything GO VIDEO ever! JUNK!!!!!!!!
I have had one the these Targus USB 4-port hubs for so long I can't remember when I bought it. It is plugged into the front of my desktop and has never let me down.I am about to order another for my new laptop.Bobby
great card, great fps. I get around 70fps with half life 2. It's a great card, what more can I say.
My sweet wife gave me an Apple 80 GB Video IPOD for Christmas and I am blown away by the ease of use. Even for a 58 year old like me, I can figure out how to use it through I tunes rather easily. The capacity is unbeliebvable, I don't think I will ever come close to using it all. I will take it to the mountains this summer with me and I will have something to always watch or listen to. Allelluyah Apple, You have outdone yourself.
i have these connected to my mini-ipod and it has a beautiful, great sound:bass 10/10treble 9/10 (a little on the high side, but alot better than any competition in this price range)i also have sony mdr-7506 and surprisingly, sometimes i prefer to listen to these little headphones, the sound is essentially the same. (except the treble on the mdr's get a 10/10.) but nonetheless, these are incredible headphones and for the price range, there ain't nothing that comes close to them.However, like other reviewer's complained: the length of the cord is incredibly stupid and i'm pretty surprised at Sony's engineers. Without the extension chord the chord is way too small (you can't even put an ipod in your pocket), with the extension chord it's way too long, you can practically put the ipod on the floor. basically, i think the whole extension chord idea is retarded and i wish they'd just use a medium sized chord and end this nonsense.SONY PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM!!!
This machine is very easy to use and to set up. I purchased it, set it up and installed the software/drivers within 30 minutes. Storing data on this machine is also very easy. However, it is not a very fast machine. Recording an audio CD from MP3's takes about 12 minutes to an hour, depending on what speed you set. (4x, 2x or 1x). There are several internal CD burners available on the market that will write and read faster, but finding an external one with more speed will cost quite a bit more than the 159.00 I spent on it.
I've tried this stand with a Kindle Fire and iPad. It adjusts to almost any angle wanted for slate and portrait orientations on any 7 or 10 inch device with ease. I've never seen another stand with a greater degree of possible angles and positions.My only complaints are that the stand is large, too large to carry comfortably in a pocket, but perfectly suitable for a suitcase or carrying bag. The stand is also not pretty, but it is extremely practical.
Take outstanding outdoor photos. Easy to use, aim and shoot. I highly recommend the Fujifilm FinePix F401 to new users of digital cameras.
The iPOD vehicle works out great and frees up space in your vehicle. I use mine with the Monster cable fm modulator and this seems to be the answer to where to put my iPOD in my car. I purchased two of these, one for each car, so I can move my iPOD between cars hassle free.
Elan 7/7E also known as EOS 33 in Europe is a great SLR camera for ameteurs and professionals who are seeking light and affordable equipment. ...this is worth a buy. If you've worked with EOS series before then you won't need to even look into a manual for the camera. Everything on the body is self explanatory. It has some great features which include:- creative zones (all adjustments are made by the camera)- maual zones (user defined settings)- depth of field preview- 7 focusing points- Elan 7E has eye control focus built in.- several custom functions (e.g mirror lockup)- fast/slow rewind- aluminium body vs Rebel's plastic.- shoot 4 frames per second.There are however some minor draw backs and these include:- no all Sigma lenses, which were assembled prior to 2000 will work with this camera. You should check with Sigma (www.sigma-photo.com)- If you are working in rainy days, EOS 1v just might be a better fit, but then again you have to quadruple the price.In a conclusion you can get far with your photography needs and EOS 33. Great value for the performance and pressesionalism.
An excellent product with an outstanding rear view picture installed with a Kenwood Excelon DNX 9140 Navigation/DVD System, highly recommended!!
I have now purchased 4, yes FOUR Sungales hoping to enjoy their advertised features. The special features work fine! However, the machines are deadly. Within a short period, less than a year, the remotes on all 4 machines have gone dead. I have found no way to revive them, and without the remotes the "special features" can't be accessed.
i just bought this TV about 2 weeks ago and am very pleased. To find a 32" Flat screen for $1000 is a heck of a deal. Obviously this set isn't an Aquos or a Wega but the picture quality is not far off. One thing i do get every once in a while is little streaks extending from images that are white in color. Mainly happens during football games which is probably due to the speed of the image. I have it hooked up directly to a digital cable box (coaxial). Anybody know if S-Video cables will improve picture quality? Otherwise, its a steal.
This is being used at the top of the mast on a ship and has held up quite well considering the weather it is in. The stations come in very well and will be purchasing another for the ship's engine dept. soon.
Work for the purpose I bought them for. They are great for protecting your speakers especially behind or under the seats. Mostly I used them for tight fits and speaker protection so these are an inexpensive solution to that problem.
works great with my exilim camera really nice and is good to use. I really liked that it came with car charger.
product doesn't work as advertised . It cost me $30.00 in shipping to find out it doesn't work
I bought the TomTom a while back and have used it for assistance across the US and in my town. What did I do without one before? No more printouts and hard to read notes. No more getting stuck without alternatives. The TomTom gets a satellite connection and up to 6 within a couple of minutes. I practically did not even know where I used to live :-) Only one thing to do and that is to buy this. The portability means that I can take this on trips with me and use this in rental cars on in other people's cars that do not have a GPS.
This is a very decent router. Having no experience with wireless routers, I based my buying decision on reviews from here and other websites. This router had better reviews than other similar routers, and, therefore, went for it.The installation was not hard at all. Just pop the included setup disc into the drive and follow the directions. In no time, my wireless network was set up. I haven't gone through the advanced stuff yet, that is, using the firmware. However, I'm already satisfied with the basic setup.So far, I have a desktop with Windows 7, a desktop with Windows XP, a netbook with XP, a Wii, and a Lexmark X6650 wireless printer all connected to the network and everything is working great. I'm getting decent speed. The Windows 7 computer is connected to the router, and the others are connected wirelessly. The other desktop is connected with a DWA-130 USB adapter and is getting between 1-3 bars, yet it still performs well.I haven't used customer service yet. But, since the installation was so easy, I haven't run into any problems yet.I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to start a wireless network at home.
Hardest part was figuring out which way is up. Card was recognized immediately after cold boot and now doing it's job.
I recently bought the Rio Volt player and returned it after a week. The sound quality was definitely good, when the player wasn't skipping. According to the package, the player has 120-second anti-skip for mp3 CDs, but whenever I walked with it, the sound would occassionally crackle or pause for several seconds altogether. For regular audio CDs, the player was even worse. I think my CD player from back in 1993 had more consistent skip protection. On top of that, this unit is rather bulky and thus considerably more difficult to carry around in a coat pocket than a regular sony discman.The little remote control is slightly overrated, since its really not that difficult to reach the extra 10 inches or so and change tracks on the player itself. Moreover, there is the problem of the inevitable tangle of wires (there is alot of wire when the headphones are connected to the remote, which is in turn connected to the player). It's definitely not worth the extra 40 dollars or so from the next lower model.All of the technology this player offers, such as the graphic equalizer and the lcd screen with little men that dance to the music, is definitely cool--but concepts of practicality and efficiency are definitely lacking. The load time of CDs, both mp3 and audio, is ridiculously slow, since all the sound is processed through the little computer that one can upgrade from the internet. Because of this, be prepared to spend alot of money on batteries. It sucked down two of my rechargable batteries in 30 minutes, and it ran for maybe 6 hours tops on fresh duracells.Though the MP3 technology is alluring, this product won't make a huge difference in your life if you only have a few MP3 CDs. It definitely didn't compel me to make any new ones. This player could be good a few years down the line, when the manufacturers update it with the convenience of the user in mind.
It is perfect to travel! You can have your own music, 400 songs!, it is light, it is easy to recharge. You can get an electric recharger for a good price, so you don't have to plug it in you PC.
Purchased this gigabit switch to be used as part of a home theater system. Right now have a Roku and Panasonic Blu-ray connected. Setup is trivial: plug in the cables, plug in the power and it works. Didn't really need a gigabit switch but the price was right and I have some "future proof".
Bought it for the price which was a bad idea. It has a plastic lens mount, which I hate! The quality of the photo's is pretty good. I don't use it often in my wedding photography but it serves it's purpose for letting me zoom in close when I need to.
Since I wrote my first review, I have had the opportunity to play around with the camera and to take hundred of pictures, no doubt the camera is great, still have the problem of having a very slow lens, that requires a lot of ilumination to make those great pictures. But the reason because I am writting, this new review is to give some advices to those with the same camera: 1- Buy a battery recharger ( a 2 Hours one is great) 2- Buy 8 rechargables AA Niquel-Metal hydraide (choose a good ones, the cheaper don't last) 3- Buy a USB compact flash card reader ( The best investment! ) 4- Buy a 64 Mb compact Flash Card ( It is in most of the cases enough for a short trip) 5- Think before taking a picture, and use the features of the camera, it is so versatile that will allows you to have that great picture, whatever the conditions, but need some practics. 6 With good illumination use the automatic setting (A)it always get the better picture. 7- With Poor condition use always Manual. set for 200 ASA or 400 ASA depending on the condition, you can even increase the apperture of the objetive manually, do so if you think is needed 8- Finally you need a good software to retouch the pictures they always need to increase the brightness, and sometimes also the gamma. I am using CamediaMaster from Olympus and I am very happy, it is not the best for retouching, but it the best to managing and organizing your pictures, besides you can play a slide show without need of create any album, just play the file. Enjoy your Coolpix and play with it for as while before judging it. ...
I read the review for this product here at the amazon and bought it! I must say that I am very happy with my purchase. It was easy to set up and it is very quiet. So far I have not one complaint against this product!
I got a new HP 733 camera and within a year, it just quit. Then I bought another one because it had the features I liked and thought maybe I had a lemon before. Within a year the new one stopped also. Two out of two and always a format problem. And it just didn't do well with anything over 1G Chip. Too much for this old camera to process it seemed. The best was 512 MB and that was OK for little stuff and short trips. Will Never buy one again and suggest you don't. RM in Allentown, PA
I looked at many options, some much more expensive, but this has worked well as an exam room laptop table: solid and comfortable to use, fits well in a compact place.
I'm using pacbell/sbc dsl services and was able to get up and going within 30 minutes. There's nothing difficult about this hardware. After researching Wireless Network Cards, I chose the Netgear card and have been extremely happy with it. I heard the linksys card is a nightmare to use. No problems with mixing vendors, and it only took a 2 minute call to netgear support to get up and going (my own issue, not the hardware) I'm running XP on a dell laptop. This was totally worth the investment.
a great idea made better - this bracket will enable you to attach your scarecrow to any hard fixture instead of planting a stake in the ground
I have been using a Tamarac Velocity 8 for several years. It was purchased for use with my previous camera, a Canon SX10IS. However, I now have a Canon T2i with battery pack and several lenses and the Velocity 8 was not large enough. For that reason, I purchased the Velocity 9.I can carry the camera with zoom lens and hood attached ready to use plus another lens and several other things in the main compartment. The two lenses that are always in the bag, one of which is on the camera, are the Canon 18-135 and Canon 70-300. Both with hood. Which lens is on the camera at the time depends on what I am shooting. If on the street, it will be the 18-135, if shooting kiteboarders, surfers, or other sports action, it will be the 70-300.I am pleased with the bag; it gives me the space I now need but retains the versatility that causes me to prefer a sling to a camera case or backpack. When I am out and about with my camera, I carry the bag with sling on one shoulder. When out in field, I wear it like a backpack and use the waist strap to held spread the load.This is a well made bag with adequate padding to protect the camera. A little more flexibility with arrangement of the dividers would be nice, but I don't have enough concern to subtract a star.
I've had these for only a few hours use. I don't know what other people are talking about for a break-in period because these headphones sound fine across the audible range right out of the box. These headphones reveal detail that other headphones just don't. The sound is realistic with excellent imaging. I listen primarily to classical music and these Sony 7506's maximize the quality of the recording coming as close to a live performance of almost any set of speakers or headphones that I've ever owned. The only headphones that come close are Sony's 700 DJ Headphones with deeper bass and greater sensitivity. My only reservation about the 700 DJ Headphones is durability. The Sony 7506's might also be a tad more realistic in sound. To me the 7506's are reference for sound. So I have to ask "Does It Get Any Better Than This?"EDIT: I've been blowing Sony's horn pretty loud and you know what? I'm going to blow it a little louder. I have now since obtained the Sennheiser Pro HD 280's and Sony has nothing to worry about. See my review of this product for more information on Amazon.
I am a very casual digital camera user. I am using the dimage x just for photos on vacation, etc. I bought it a few weeks ago, and I think it is an excellent camera. It really does fit in a shirt pocket, and I got the optional belt case for it as well. The pictures are excellent quality (at least compared to my old APS elph). 2 megapixel is fine for good 4x6 photos. Obviously, if you are a photo professional, you will be looking for a bigger camera with more features. But, if you are a regular old guy looking for a very cool and pocketable digital camera that takes great casual pictures, then this is the camera for you (it does get oohs and ahs)
Was tested in the games is very cool and easy TV connection and a small size you can place it anywhere
What's up with all the animosity? I can't see why anyone would rate this product a 1 star. The only thing that comes to mind is the few ignorant Ipod loyalists that haven't really spent the time to figure this out. I too love my Ipod but I'm also open to new ideas.For most people, an Ipod is everything they need. It's in it's 5th generation, it's small, compact, well polished, the software is getting there, and it has tremendous aftermarket support.But for me, it lacks some features that should've been introduced from Apple a long long time ago. Apple's market monopoly is holding back and releasing as slow as possible to milk us. Simple. Now that Microsoft, with it's deep pockets, introduced their Zune, Apple will have no choice but to get things moving. That's good for us, the consumer.So why all the hate? If you're an Ipod lover, you should be happy that Microsoft got things rolling. Because, after all the smoke clears, we're the true winners.In my industry, when I get visitors from competing Japanese firms, they're nothing but inquisitive. They don't look at my products and stick their noses up in the air and say that they're products are superior. They want to learn everything about our operation. Microsoft's been quiet for 5 years.. maybe they've learned a thing or two.About the Zune..It's big. Ofcourse.. it has a protective case already wrapped around it. All you need is a screen protector. It has a 44% larger screen. That I don't really care for too much because a 3" screen is still a 3" screen lol. Can't wait until Apple or MS brings out a 4.5" or something. The Zune also has wireless built-in. And an outstanding digital radio. I can zoom in on my images too. And the screen doesn't scratch like my Ipod.(Why the heck were Ipod's so easily scratched? Was that Apple's way of negotiating with 3rd party case manufacturers? That was lame! Easily the biggest reason I hated my Ipod. So beautiful yet had to be covered by some ugly cover)Screen resolution..Have you ever seen a Sony PSP with it's beautifully large 4.3" widescreen? It's got a software limited 368x208. The Zune has a 320x240 resolution in a standard 4:3 ratio. If you discount the extra horizontal resolution the PSP has due to it's wider screen, the Zune is sharper!Click wheel..Ipod's click wheel was neat at first but I got tired of it real fast. I was never 100% precise with it and would often overshoot my songs. The Zune scrolls just as fast as any Ipod. Seriously, why spin your thumbs around in circles when you can easily just hold down a button? The Zune scrolls just as fast as any Ipod. I never saw the logic in that. The button is more precise and less fatiguing. Hands down.Firmware..If you've seen a store model and it's "glitchy," whatever that may mean, chances are, the Zune was never plugged into a computer and never had it's firmware updated. If you go to settings>about>zune, you'll see your firmware version number. As of right now, the current version is 1.1 (322) and released hardware is 2.0. If you install the CD into your computer, it'll update your firmware for you. Easy.I'm not a brand loyalist, I'm a product a fantatic. And until Ipod can come out with something better, I'm all for the Zune. But I'm sure Microsoft won't let just stand there and watch.
I have had the misfortune of owning several go-video products.I rue the day I bought them and you will too.
I have bought about 10 of these units over the years and they are simply the best
I got these due the reviews for good sound quality, and good fit for those of us with smaller ears. The buds themselves with the small tips fit nicely, but the over the ear design is a joke. If I place the hooks over my ears, the buds hang down to my earlobe; if i put the buds in my ears, the hooks sit way above my ear and don't even touch the top of my ears. They then fall out/off with the slightest motion, especially since I wear glasses. I wish I had bought the ones without the ear hooks...
My airport card was dying so I ordered a replacement and within minutes I was back on the web! You just need to make sure that you follow apple's instructions so you don't get any static shock. Replacing the airport card was very easy though.
I just started working from home and needed a headset to be able to work hands free. I purchased a GE headset from a retail store for $24.99 and it doesn't work half as good as the lesser expensive Panasonic. Needless to say I will be returning the GE headset. I actually am going to order another Panasonic KX-TCA60 for my other phone so both of my phones in the house are hands free. The sound is crystal clear on both ends. Earpiece is very comfortable to wear. I would highly recommend this product.
It was worth buying this name-brand charger even though it was a little more expensive. Piece of mind knowing its not going to burn your house down, I suppose.
These are my first experimental pair of canalphones, and they work pretty well. They dont fall out of my ear and the sound quality is awesome. Some songs in my library would always distort with their high bass, but these seem to manage those different sounds well. They also cancel out a lot of unwanted noise, which is awesome for when your at work and don't want to hear someone calling you :-D. Great pair of phones, i'll use em as my main pair 'til the break.
This card caused many problems on my 1yr old laptop. My laptop would freeze completely several times a day. The card also caused windows XP to generate the blue screen of death during normal network activity. the problems were intermittent. sometimes it would run OK for a few hours, but I never got 10X faster than my old '11b stuff. So, I returned it along with the 108mbps router. good riddance.
I bought this radio because of the added features of a weather radio and a FM radio.It has great range and the weather radio is really nice!The FM radio wasn't the clearest...but what do you expect from a 40 buck radio?The headset fit me perfect and works great!!This is a must have!!
very pleased with the quick response and delivery of the item purchased. would have no trouble ordering from this dealer again.
I have had the same 5.1 surround speakers for the last 10 years and decided to upgrade when we moved. Boy am I glad I did.After reading the reviews, I pulled the trigger and purchased these speakers. When they arrived, they were much bigger than I thought they would be. I setup the speakers the following day and sat down with the kids. We were blown away the the quality of the sound, my littlest one actually jumped off the couch and ran out of the room, and not because it was loud but because he did not know where this amazing sound and sound effects were coming from. Me and my other son were rolling on the floor laughing.For the price, this is a fantastic speaker system.
I got this over a year ago from when I'm writing this review, I got it for my Xbox 360, and it works wonders. The picture is clear of any static or lines, and the picture comes in clear as the day I got it still. I will definitely buy more of these when the time comes for it.If you found this review helpful, click Yes!
I bought this to replace the lens cap that came with my camera after I lost it. It looks exactly like my old one. Shipping was not slow but the product did arrive a day or two later than another product I ordered that day.
Still the best tank for BW film processing. This is a small tank for one reel. I usually process more than one roll at a time and this is perfect for the odd roll.
This was my first wireless network setup, this adapter workedflawlessly. I was "up and running" in less then 5 minutes and this includes the time I spent installing the card.Don't waste your money buying something more expensive thinking it willbe better. Signal strength is fantastic. I am picking up multiple wireless networks in my neighborhood and the homes it my area are minimum150 feet apart. If I had to find any complaint, it would be that there doesn't seem to be a way to save your encryption string if you use WEP but, the more I use it, I actually think that even this may be a plus, kind of like having to enter your password every time you log on.
The ability to get email and pictures from all the kids and grandkids who never write letters is great. Next step is a simple tablet with only simple email and Google . . . but haven't yet found one that she will tolerate. Great for us.
These headphones play as load outside as they do in your ear. The silver mess area on the outsides of the headphones are a straight shot to the speaker. So folks around you get to hear what you're listening to at the same volume as you!I've never left a review on Amazon before but this ridiculous design flaw made me want to inform others. I purchased these on Amazon and am amazed no one else posted this remark. Hopefully this helps someone else steer clear of these if they are concerned with private listening.Now on the upside, other than the issue described above, these headphones are pretty darn good. The wireless technology works great and they are comfortable to wear.Just wish they would have put some thought into the noise pollution given off by these headphones. I mean, ear bud style headphones give off less noise!Buyer beware....
I should start out by saying that the Rio Chiba is the first MP3 player I've ever seen in person. I won it in a radio station contest. As others have stated they have a problem with the battery door coming off, I have not had that problem, mine snaps into place securely. Regarding the software, I was able to use it pretty easily without reading hardly any of the instructions. I'm moderately computer savvy so I think that says a lot. I think the sound is great although I agree it could be a little louder. The tuner doesn't get the best reception but I don't use it much for that anyway. I think it's a good little player but again, it's the only one I've had any experience with.
These buds are great. Great sound, great feel, great quality! Amazon shipping costs almost discouraged me from buying.(almost as much as the earbuds themselves!)But I couldn't find them anywhere else! Sony must own the patent on necklace style buds. Use them daily both at work and at home with my mobiblu mp3 player. They don't tangle. I just take them off my neck and hang them on my computer desk door knob and plug it in for the night.LOVIN' IT!
I brought these a few months ago and I still have some. So if you need cases buy these they last long.
I've been the happy owner of an Ebookman 901 for the last two weeks and am very very pleased with it. Setting it up is easy if you go to Franklin and download the LATEST OS (the one with intellisync, not the smaller, earlier edition, and not the one sent on the CD-Rom) and then go to Mobipocket and download the Web assistant. Choose your enews too - it's one of the fun freebies available. Syncronization isn't as intuitive as it is for my Palm, but the minute you get used to it, it's fine. The handwriting recognition program is a problem for me at least: I can't get it to work properly at all, although I had no problem with Palm's Graffiti. However, I don't use the bookman as a PDA - I use it for reading. It's comfortable to hold, has a good screen size and pleasant, clear type (unless the light is coming from beside you - then there's a glare). The backlight is great in the dark, but does use up the batteries at a ferocious rate. The voice memo feature works, although the sound is very very low.I did a lot of research on the Net before I bought the ebookman, so that I knew where Blackmask.com was and what Mobipocket had in store for us too. I also bought a 32 MMC card as well. I store all my ebooks on the MMC card - about 40 of them for the moment - and have lots of memory left.The first time I changed the batteries, it was with trepidation. Would it cause a general memory loss? It didn't, and I breathed a sigh of relief.As to ebook availability: thanks to the Mobipocket format, users of the ebookman have access to an enormous, constantly growing, quantity of excellent literature and enews- check out Blackmask, for example.Buy the ebookman for what it is - a very comfortable ebook reader!
Pros:Everything I need in an ultraportable. Although it weighs a pound more than the Sony TX series, it does not feel heavier, the keyboard is nicer, and the machine seems sturdier - and it's half the price. Display is bright and beautiful. Very easy to carry around. Huge (for this class machine) hard drive. Conveniently located ports (I especially like the location and load/unload action of the SD slot). PC looks cool with its cream and bugundy color scheme.Cons:Gets very warm on bottom AND top right - the heal of my right hand gets uncomfortable if I am typing anything beyond a short document. I use something solid like a hardcover book under it when I rest it on my lap, and set power options to keep the hard drive off when possible. This helps keep it cooler.Conclusion: Would be perfect if Averatec could solve the heat problem.
I've owned the Zip drive for 3 years already and have been very happy with it. The cartridges and driver are sturdy (unlike the SparQ, which was poorly manufactured). The whole thing is easy to carry around and holds the amount of data in about seventy 3.25&quot; diskettes. I love it. :&gt;
Nice compact design,maybe a little too compact.Buttons are very small.But it does control all units that are programed very nicely.Wish theyincluded a complete paper instruction manual that you can study it at yourleisure.Only problem so far is the remote screen will go blank and the only way to get it going again is to remove and reinstall the battery.Other than that it's a great little unit.
Why would anyone fork over 60 bucks for this, when much cheaper options are available for allowing you to play a CD Player through an existing cassette tape player. Makes no sense.Oh, I get it, High profits for Sony, lol.
We had this exact model for 9 years on our home security system and it died. We ordered this replacement, plugged it into the SAME outlet and it worked like a charm. And issue we originally had with this device is it needs to tie into the proper circuit in the house. Our circuit breaker is split so this only works on half of the house, it's just a matter of figuring out which outlets it works on by testing it (set the alarm off, walk around plugging it in). Much cheaper then ordering on from ADT, etc.
It is a very good mice. It is also very cute!
Let me start by saying I have been doing Home Theater for almost 20 years so I kind of know what I am talking about here.After doing my research (unlike some reviewers) I decided on this wire and I am very glad I did. What I wanted was 12AWG OFC in a dark shielding and this fits the bill perfectly. I also loved the fact that the actual wires inside are red and black (much easier than looking for a strip). The quality of this wire for the price is unbelievable. I bought the 100ft and the 50ft to rewire all 5 of my B&W; speakers. I was using RCA 14 AWG on my Marantz SR6005 and it was ok, but when I added the NAD T955 amp I knew that I had to rewire with higher gauge and quality and it made a HUGE difference. Absolutely buy this wire! Don't waste your money on over priced wire...12 AWG OFC is 12 AWG OFC no matter who's name is on it. Just make sure you know what you are getting before hand so you do not leave a negative review that is unfair. Look at the customer pics like mine to see what it is exactly that you are getting. To further help...please keep in mind that the over all wire is thick, but that is a good thing. It looks fantastic hanging down the back of a mid to large speaker. The over all diameter of the wire (which is kind of hard to tell from the pics) is about 2/3 of a dime. One guy actually gave a 2 star review because this wire is not rated for in wall even though the product description never says it is...unbelievable. If you want/need wire that is rated for in wall you need CL2 or CL3...just an FYI. I for one am very glad CTG makes a fine product at a more than fair price. I will definitely buy their products again.
Excellent Desktop microphone highly recommend if you don't wanna use a headset. Has decent quality and noise cancelling.
1, refurbished not mantioned in add.2. somthing rattleing inside3. scratches all over4. BAD picture quality5. mount is worthless
RJ22 connectors are common for telephone handsets - the cable between your handset and the base station is usually an RJ22 (or an essentially similar RJ9). My business uses Cisco 7xxx VoIP phones, and we use this crimper to make extra-long handset cables that let you plug the phone into wireless headset stations, audio conferencing systems and so forth. Although it works best on 4P wires, you can also use common 6P telephone wiring in a pinch if you're careful to snip off two conductors.Using the device couldn't be easier. You cut the cable squarely (using the cutter at the base of the tool), put an empty RJ22 connector in, line up the wires in the tool - and then just give it a momentary press. Every cable we make is solid and has worked flawlessly using this tool.About the only improvement I might suggest would be to make the tool more universal by letting you switch between RJ9/RJ22, RJ45 (Ethernet) and RJ11 (standard telephone). Otherwise, it's great quality and does what it says.Definitely recommended.
I am disappointed with the service. The filter came to me with amount of dust on both sides.
This a great pair of bookshelf speakers! I am starting a home theater system, bought a nice receiver and these speakers. I was looking at the Sony equivalent which is cheaper, and the sound of that set in store was muddy. Got these instead at an incredible price on Amazon. Sound is clearer, they look nicer and are smaller, and have a nice bass response for the size (not rushing out to get the subwoofer quite yet - play the THX opener for movies... you can FEEL it). Movies sound awesome, music sounds awesome!
I find these headphones perfect for running. Sound quality is pretty decent, they are lightweight and comfortable, great price; they get the job done. However, my one complaint is durability. I have just ordered my third pair as the circuitry eventually fails and sound in one ear eventually dies. I'm not abusing the headphones too much when I work out, but I seem to only be able to get a few months of use out of them. But hey you get what you pay for, and truthfully at this price and considering the pro's, I'll probably buy a forth pair if need be should the next set fail. But who knows maybe third times a charm! 4.5 stars had the previous two sets not died.
Just what I needed to help upgrade my macbook pro. Easy install as usually. Definitely recommend it for what it is.
My sister and I and a friend bought the same computer less than two years ago and they are giving us the same problems.The screen split in half, gets crashes, the charger and cord are broken, everything seems to be falling apart, etc....I've been reading lots of reviews and it seems like a lot of us are having the same problems, I do believe we should all contact HP and complain about it!!We paid $1400 each for 3 computers that lasted less than two years! I dont think I will get any money back and at this point It is worthless to try fixing them, I will try to call again and complain....Never again I will buy a HP!!!!!
I have a 5G 80GB iPod, which has been a true joy for the 17 months I've owned it -- wish I'd had one 10 years ago. But It's nearly at capacity, so I've been pondering the 160GB model. I'm now 100% certain I will NOT make the move, and I just wanted to thank all of you for saving me the dough and the headaches. Until the problems are resolved, I'll just upgrade to a 160GB external drive to store my full library, and practice more restraint about what goes on the actual iPod. I owe you one!!
Not an exciting product to rave about. Works as expected to protect my lens. I didn't buy it because I thought it would actually help filter UV light and make the IQ better. The IQ seems fine to me, even if this is a single element. I don't have any Hoya doublets or others to compare to though.I'm an amateur and maybe pros would be more discriminating. I'm using it on a Canon 18-35mm IS kit lens and it works as intended. Threads fine. Quality of build is fine. Comes in a decent case.
The black frame looks really nice and makes the plasma look less like a electronic piece. We were debating between this model and the Panasonic 50PX60U. In the store, picture quality looked about the same, the panny may have been a little better, not sure. But, the final deciding points was the Samsung had burn-in protection, better price, and a more pleasing look. So far normal cable channels really aren't bad at all and HDTV is wonderful! The Discovery Channel HD shows have the best picture. If you are going to be 6-8ft away get the 42 inch model save yourself some money but, if your going to be like 9-12ft away get the 50. Sound quality I say is right above average, Panasonic is better, but we watch stuff through our surround sound.
With a net screen size of just over 12" by 19.5" this unit allows for arranging data -- at an easily readable scale -- either vertically or horizontally such that complex larger spreadsheets, or multi-spreadsheet / text reconciliation / comparison work, can be arranged and worked on very effectively. While for my purposes I do wish it were available "wider", on the order of, say, 15-16" x 19.5", never mind: this monitor makes for a major improvement in working with such data, and has been a very worthwhile expenditure.
This product delivered more than I expected. It is an excellent quality product. I cannot wait until this type of technology is built into the TV. I use it 100% for over the AIR HD signals and like that I have the option of cable card if I ever wanted to pay for more TV. So far OTA delivers enough for me.
For the price its hard to beat. I considered purchasing an apple ipod classic and came across the zune price drops and figured it was too hard not to take a chance on the zune. As a father of two I purchased it out of practicality, including price and not media hype or coolness factor. I bought it mostly for music storage and pictures. My greatest concerns prior to purchasing were ease of use, functionality and battery life. My only disappointment is battery life. I average five hours which seems lousy to me. The zune requires its own software, similar to itunes with an upgrade that is pending. Right now the music or only availabe option on the zune marketplace is pretty good, but falls a bit short compared to itunes. However, its easy to use. The zune itself is easy to use and the screen is nice and pretty large. My only real disppointment is the current lack of videos for purchase on the zune marketplace and the short battery life.
I think the 14 gauge wire was too thick for my needs. I use them to hook up some medium sized speakers from my receiver and the wire barely fit into the receptacle. Took a lot of cussing to get it together! Granted I am a novice but dang, I thought I was doing a good thing by getting a nice gauge wire. If I were doing it again, I would get a 16.
I've only had the lens for a few weeks, but I've gotten some fantastic shots that I've shared in the picture section. It is a large and heavy lens, but I assume that is normal for a quality zoom lens. The zoom is pretty nice and I've only encountered very minor problems with autofocus at max zoom. It can be touchy depending on what your trying to capture, but most of the time it focuses just fine. I also purchased a Tiffon 67mm ultra clear filter for protection. Always buy a filter for your lens. Who wants to have to deal with a scratched $500 lens? A scratched $30 filter is much preferred. This is a great middle of the line lens for those of us who are either amateurs, or just don't have $1000+ to blow on a zoom lens.
I bought this last Spring because I liked the idea of being able to copy double sided, scan, print photos etc. I am a classroom teacher. While, the printer copies well, the photos are just so-so. I print a lot of school related photos and everytime I do a batch (I only have 16 kids in my class) I end up changing at least one cartridge. I haven't figured what I'm actually spending per photo, but know that it would be much cheaper to run to the store and use the photo machines or send them to an online store to be printed. I bought this machine to make make my school job easier, but it's been more of a headache. I am constantly running out to buy more ink which usually runs about $14 per cartridge (keep in mind that their are 5 ink cartridge colors needed) or $50 per set. I have not used the scan or fax functions so can't comment on that. The photos are okay if you use the highest settings. I actually found that my school photos come out better on cheap xerox paper that I then laminate versus the expensive photo paper. When I try to use the photo paper I get lots of lines running through! Don't waste your money, there are better printers out there! I did a lot of research before I bought this one and wish I had listened when other people commented on how much ink this printer drinks. I think I convinced myself that it the pluses would outweigh the minuses, but they didn't! We will be buying a more economical printer this year.Lisa
I don't have much to say about this collection that the previous two reviewers haven't said, but I'd like to recommend a book from the same author if you enjoyed Viriconium Nights: A Storm of Wings. It's out of print but you should be able to find a used copy from amazon or elsewhere.
I purchased the Minolta Dimage X-1 for my sister, an individual not particularly adept with any camera. She was immediately pleased with the "look." She followed the quick Start-Up sheet without any input from me. She charged the battery in the enclosed cradle. She waited for the red light to go out, knowing that the camera was now ready to go. We went to the beach (Monarch Beach, CA) and she started snapping away. She got some really great stills of a set of 15' waves. The camera performed flawlessly.I tried a few shots just to get a feel for it. Yes, your finger can find its way near the lens, but unless you are a dolt, you will see it in the large screen before you take the shot!If you are a male with large fingers, The buttons are a bit on the small side, but manageable.Well worth the money, especially right here on Amazon with a great rebate.
When I first opened up the box with the little Sony 7600GR, I was a little dismayed at its small size. Wow has that little rig surprised me! Once mastering the tuning technique as so instructed in the manual, the radio has surpising performance. Once proper tuning is learned, the reception is good and even the audio is improved. I am able to tune in even faint stations with acceptable audio from the little speaker. Of course the booming powerhouse shortwave stations sound great. It took me awhile to get used to the digital tuning but I prefer it now to the old dial method; it's faster. I use a clip on long wire antenna to improve reception. All in all for such a small portable radio, one couldn't do better!
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I really enjoyed using these headphones until they broke. I had them for about a year. The reason i say be careful is when you take them off. My left ear speaker broke from its PLASTIC holder. I used glue to put in the slot but now it hurts to wear them. This is a FYI only, not a complaint.
My 2002 Mercedes C230 Kompressor has a cd changer factory installed but no auxiliary input! This was just what I needed so I can enjoy my Sirius radio, especially my fave, Howard Stern. He makes my everyday commute bearable. Bababooey!
This is a product specially designed for notebook and laptop computers. It has a perfect balance between small size and functionality.
BEWARE - Box stated that printer would work with Windows 98. We have a network system that contains two windows 98 SE computers. The CD-ROMS in the box were only for Vista, 2000 and XP. I called HP and it could not make good on the blurb on its box stating that it would work for Windows 98.
I bought this several months ago for size. I had planned to use it for parrot training CDs and occasional listening to music and audio books. Didn't need or want cassette. For those uses, it is adequate. I would have given 3 stars had the speakers not been so disappointing and the price out of line with the performance. I still like the size and appearance, but haven't electronics progressed far enough in the last 25 years to provide a really compact unit that doesn't make great music sound sick? I don't think I would purchase again.
The Rhino Ttanium case has saved my M515 several times, BUT...The case has two design flaws:1. The case is a little sloppy around the M515, just a little annoying.2. The pin that holds the Palm goes inot the silo and eventually gets sloppy. You need to bend the pin to improve fit, but after the second slight &quot;adjustment&quot; IT BROKE OFF!! Now the case is useless since there is nothing to keep the Palm in the case.
Product is well-made and works great. There are velcro inserts that allow you to change the shape of the main compartment, which are very useful. My preference would be to have a twitch more padding on the bottom and sides, but this is typical of all camera bags, so I don't see it is a defect with this particular product. The bag also has a nice zippered section for all the small stuff. The price is the deffinite benefit of this item. Other bags of this size are usually more expensive.
Recently purchased this camera in June for my trip to Italy. Last camera I owned was a Nikon Coolpix- 2mp. So any camera would have been an upgrade. But for my trip to Italy, I wanted a camera that will meet the challenge.Well this camera delivered. I am not a professional- so I wanted something simple- point and shoot- but at the same time I wanted some control with shooting modes.This camera is a bit pricey but well worth it. I did a lot of research before purchasing and this one had very good reviews from CNET, consumers report and Amazon. I just uploaded some pictures (4 pictures: Assisi, spider, sunflower & sculpture)- so check it out on the image gallery.
Canon CanoScan 4400F Color Image Scanner (1306B002)I puchased this scanner to transfer old photo slides to my computer and later to a CD. I am very satisfied with the results. You can only scan four slides at a time, but for the price, I doubt if it can be beat. I think the software is adequate for most people. Of course if you are into photography in a big way, you would want to buy a more expensive application. As usual with Amazon, the shipment arrived expeditiously.
The camcorder is very good. vineyards takes very sharp. the photos are of less resolution but that's ok. is easy and simple handling of the camera. is ok.JC
I have ordered quite a few of these cables and all have worked perfectly. No complaints.
These are great cables, they came as described and were shipped quickly. Snagless design is definitely worth it. Got Cat6 cables for better home network speed, shows connected at 1Gb. Streaming HD much cleaner than when had 100 Mb capability with Older Cat5 cables. Slightly higher price worth it for Cat6 over Cat5e if you want to future proof a little.
There was a glitch with the card. I took our camera on our month long vacation that we planned for a long time. When I tried to put the pics on our computer, it said the card was empty. When I had it in our camera, it said it was full. We lost all of our pics on our vacation. It was very sad.
This was my first mp3 player and i have to say that i am pretty impressed. It has great battery life and transfers music quickly and easily. I have had it for about six months now and havent expierenced any major problems with it. I am a little dissappointed though because the little display screen cracked so now when the player is turned on all you see is a blank screen with a giant blue dot in the middle. I would reccomend it for some one with a small music collection because it only holds around 127 songs. I have a quite a big collection so i am thinking about getting the 2 gb player, but if you have never owened an mp3 player before i would strongly suggest getting one of these! They are very easy to learn how to use and are also very tough! {mine has been dropped countless times on tile and wood floors.} I would have only given this player 4 stars because of the cracked screen but it is just so great that i had to give it 5!
Not much to add to all the other reviews. Great HDMI cables at an amazing price compared to what you pay at your local electronics store.Bought several and glad I did as they were used when we updated two TV's, satelite, Xbox 360 and Blue-ray player.No issues, no failures after about a year now.No hesitation in recommending this product. Buy a couple extra at this price to have on hand.
I've worked with better walkies in the entertainment industry - these rate so/so. The real problem was with the headset which had to be purchased seperately. For some reason, the walkie kept going into VOX mode without warning. Had to shut them down, turn them back on again, and hit the talk button to take it out of VOX mode. The instructions give no real instruction on turning OFF the VOX mode when used with a headset. Reception is good, range is ok for small venues.
I ordered two of these for use in two locations. Upon arrival neither worked with an old iPod nano (3rd gen) or and iPhone 3G. Completely a waste of money if your are looking for an out of the box solution.Fortunately with a bit of internet searching, I was able to find the electrical pin-outs for the connectors and modify them to work for my devices. But the purchases were not what I orginally hoped.[...]
This wall mount is extremely sturdy. I compared it to one of a similar style at Walmart, but after seeing this one at an electronics outfit, I knew this mount would be much more durable and had a greater range of motion. I used my wall mount with a 32" LCD television. One of the best things about it, was that it needs only one wall stud to support the tv. Once you mount the "arm" section to your television and the base plate to the wall, then you simply lift your television with the arm attached and slide it on to the wall plate. While it hangs freely you take two screws and secure it in place so that it can be knocked off. Thank goodness, you would never be able to lift and hold the entire tv and mount while you screwed it to the wall.The only negative I have about this mount, is that when I mounted it to the wall, I followed the instruction of using a level to make sure it was perfectly level only to notice that when my tv was hung close to the ceiling, one side was closer to the ceiling than the other. As you push the tv on the mount as far to one side as you can go, which is where I keep my tv, you can see that the arm had just enough lose play in it that the side of the television is slightly out of line with the wall mount base. Other than that, this is an extremely well made product. The price may seem high, but when compared to similar products, it gives you good looks and great function. Wait to you feel how heavy it is.
This is a great battery! It is sturdy, charges quickly, and has enough charge time to create short videos. For longer projects I would suggest buying a few more.
If you plan to use the Canon CanoScan LiDE 50 on Linux, you're currently out of luck. Of the LiDE scanners, the Sane (Scanner Access Now Easy - http://www.sane-project.org/) project only supports the LiDE 20 and 30. That's why only 3 stars.BTW, though this is labeled as a USB 2.0 product, it also works with USB 1.1.
The Sony D-NE306CK works as advertised.I bought mine to mainly use as a CD\MP3 player in the van.The car-kit does an admirable job of transfering the musicfrom the Sony to the vans audio system. There is some noisefrom the cassette adapter, but I found lowering the volume onthe van stereo in conjunction w/increasing the volume on the Sonypretty much much eliminates the noise. The skip protection worksgreat. The city driving I do has plenty of rough roads, and so far there has been no skipping in G-Pro 1 mode.The 2-line dot-matrix display shows all the ID3 tag info exceptthe Year. That is probably a minor loss. Mp3 songs recorded at 192kbps sound quite good. Can get around 90-100 songs at that rate on 1 cd-r. This unit does shuffle play for both single songrecorded cd-r's and cd-r's recorded with folders. The folder names are shown on the diplay. The parametric equalizer has somedefault settings, and also one Custom setting for individuallyadjusting low-mid-high with the menu button. If using the Sonywith headphones or portable speakers, this is a nice ability to have. But I found using the Sound settings to adversely affectthe van's sound output, so it's best to keep Sound adj. off in there. The battery life so far has been excellent. Not sure yetwhat it will be, since I have had it only 1-1/2 weeks, but I haveover 20 hours on it using 2200 nimh batteries and the Batt indicator on the display is still at full.I am also using the player at my job with the Panasonic RP-SPT70portable speakers and the sound is 1st rate! The 306 get's as loud as you want, and the Pany speakers are impressive for theirsize. All in all, the Sony is a good buy for just $69, maybe even a great buy! This player works as advertised, and has plenty of fine features. Recommended.
Not playing properly and getting struck, if any minor cracks exists in the DVD.
This camera is loud and slow. The zoom is slow and jerky. Flash recycle is slow. BulkyTo utilize flash off and landscape mode, you have to use your left hand to hold the button in place while taking the actual picture.No LCD, no other flash options, red-eye is always on, delay between hitting shutter button and snapping of the picture.The lens cover, which slides over to the right when camera is on, is in just a spot that if you hold the cam a certain way, your fingers can scoot it over, thereby shutting the cam off in the middle of trying to take a picture.The tele and wideangle buttons arent easy to feel...you have to look at the camera to be sure you arent hitting the shutter button.Film rewind is auto, but only after you push the button to set it rewinding. It doesnt automatically pre-wind film to picture 1.I have a Minolta Freedom Action Zoom 60 (for the past 7 yrs, its kinda outta commission right now, but after having this Olympus, thinking Im going to spend the money to get the Minolta fixed).....WAAAAAAAAAAY better camera. Offers more options, the camera does all the work for you by the touch of buttons. Flash is quick to recharge, zoom is fast, fluid, and quiet....what novel ideas!
I bought this to work with a Netgear WG311v3 PCI wireless network card in my son's room. With the stock antenna we were getting 47% signal strengh. After connecting the TRENDnet antenna the signal strength is 100%.Very happy with the price and the product!!!
I left my $300.00 Brookstone NC headphones on a plane once and purchased the Sharper Image NC headphone at an electronics shop in Frankfurt airport.Electronics in Europe are usually 25-50% higher than in the US even if one buys at the airport. However, I have been amazed at the value I have received with this small traveling but big comfort and sound headphones. There would never be a reason why one should spend $200. plus more on a headphone. This is a first rate product and it delivers great sound with excellent comfort.
terrific bag. easy to use, comfortable and has ample storage for my Nikon D200 with battery pack+lens and two other lenses.
Sony has done it again with this CD changer. We've had this changer for several months now and it has preformed extremely well, really good sound, no jitters, no skipping. It can be mounted in various positions. We have ours mounted vertically behind a wheel well making it easy to reach and out of the way. I like it so much that I'm trying to get my BOSS (the wife) to let me get one for our Pickup truck.
this printer is JUNK! don't waste your money.. we had nothing but problems with it.. !
If you need a basic cheap coax cable, then here you go. It is cheap, it feels cheap, looks cheap, and is cheap. It is super thin and light weight. The insulation feels cheesy. It works, that is all!
I have some products which use SD cards but cannot use SDHC. I like the way the camera uses the SDHC but I wish my PDA could use the card as well.
I just bought a new laptop with a web cam and wanted a headset that is lightweight and easy to use. After researching my options, I found the Plantronics Audio 450 Ultimate Performance On-The-Go Headset. With earbuds-style speakers with a boom mic, this product is The Best Laptop Headset EVER! This headset even has a small volume control and mute on the cord. AND the Plantronics Audio 450 fits into my laptop carrying case very neatly. I HIGHLY recommend this product!!Plantronics .Audio 450 Audio 450 Ultimate Performance On-The-Go Headset
Not that I have a beef with our beloved KJHK, but it makes a good point--this thing is really strong. I had, up until now, a Belkin Tunecast, which wouldn't even overpower background noise on an empty station half the time. This thing makes it sounds like you actually put a CD in... okay, I know the quality physically can't be that good, but this is as close as it gets (unless you have a tapedeck). It's loud, it's clear, hell even the lows come in when the mp3 player is at full volume! A+ piece of work.Yeah, the having to preset stations is kind of annoying for road trippin', but not annoying enough to not give this product five stars. Unless you travel a lot, the preset feature won't even be a bother.
These are quality headphones they cover the whole ear; we were only able to find earbuds at Best Buy. No problem hearing the video on the airplane which is why we purchased the headphones. Now our 3 year old likes to wear them at home with his little DVD player.
One of the best things about this router is it's ease of use. The web interface is easy to use and clear to understand. It also prevents the need for software to be installed on your computer or for you to telnet in (probably not the type of router a techie would want). The settings are straightforward and easy to change. I also like the fact this router has a switch that prevents you from having to purchase a seperate crossover cable if you wish to connect it to a switch or hub.On the other hand, their tech support is the stuff nightmares are made of. Early on I had problems with my router not keeping a constant connection, I attempted to contact tech support by phone several times only to be put on hold for long periods of time before being DISCONNECTED. I have also attempted e-mailing them. I have not recieved a response to a batch of e-mails I sent in Feb 2001!! This problem has been randomly appearing since then and has increased in intensity recently to the point I was forced to get another router to replace it. In fact, now all the router does is flash the three LED's associated with my LAN setup at the same time. While this happens, I am unable to make a connection from my computer. I have also had similar reports from others I know with these routers. I must admit that most of their problems are remedied by just pressing the reset switch on the back of the router (or in some cases holding it down until the router does a hard reset) - I was unable to fix my router in this manner.In reviews on the web I had previously read (and ignored) reports that the router performs extremely well for about a year and then mysteriously dies. Up until now, I scoffed at this notion, now I'm not so sure..Overall, this router is easy to use for the first timer, however they should BEWARE OF THE TECH SUPPORT - an owner will find better tech support in the newsgroups than they will from Linksys. As for the rest of us, a nice Netgear or SMC should do the trick.
This fan at first glance didn't seem like much until i just pulled on that metal connecting it to the plastic because i wanted to flip the fan around and it was actually designed to come off and flip! Quiet and easy and the pictures on display here make it look bigger then it actually is.
I purchased the item and found that the image in their ad did not give a clear view of what the product truly looked like. I wanted to return the item and had trouble contacting their customer service. I finally had to file a claim to expidite a refund. I would not do business with this company again.
When i first got this item i was totally lost. at first its so difficult to understand the play, pause on/off button is all one the way u navigate things is using this wheels thing the doesnt really turn. the volume goes up to 40, but 40 isnt all that loud considering... i dont even know why it has a key hold button i just dont understand... When i download music the program ALWAYS freezes (im also using xp.) Today i was deleting some files and it freezed so i did my regular thing of un plugging the usb stick and then all my songs went missing! but the room those songs took up is still taken so i tryed to download more songs and it wont let me! Dont buy this product because u will have no luck with it!
Great GPS! Worked even in navigating back roads (to obscure locations) in UK and Italy on October/November 2006 trip. Good data base. Besides addresses, we could usually type in hotel or restaurant name and it would be there. Really great when traveling in unfamiliar teritory at night.We chose the version where you load the software on your computer, then download only the maps that you want to the Garmin. Garmin comes with US map software; we separately bought the software maps covering all of Europe (quite expensive!)Main criticisms all have to do with documentation. There aren't any paper instructions to speak of and the online documentation is not very helpful (or at least we couldn't figure out how to find answers we needed).(1) For instance, we figured out how to select and transfer specific maps to the Garmin by trial and error. There are about 3 different selection/copy/pasting tools, and the right one to use is not obvious. (There may be lots of enhanced features we are missing because we don't know what they are.)(2) Similarly, basic instructions for actual use would be welcome. We didn't realize at first that the voice tells you about a turn .2 miles before it occurs (as a warning) and then tells you again at the spot. At first, we were in a comedy of errors trying to turn before the turning ever appeared. Also, when first in England, we accidentally had the default set to avoid highways, so we spent half a day traveling on ridiculously back roads and lanes.But all and all it is a great gadget -- one of the best purchases we made in 2006.
Very Very good HDMI, better in my opinion than the recent 750 serie 30awg monster cable on the shelf (I returned one to the store and took the ULTRA (mixed 26awg and 28 awg conductors), Always invested in a good HDMI. It pays on the long run.My DENON receiver likes the ULTRA better than the 400 now, but the 400 was reallyu better than the 750. If you have the 750 It could be good if you had the first batch before monster decided to change all HDMI to new SPEED markeging packages.Listening to John Mayer BLu-ray, you can literally ear the better and highter larger soundstage and audio precision with the ULTRA. Also, the digital noise in the black background and scene spotlight in the fist song is a bit attenuated. Black is very nice in this Blu-ray show and the Panasonic Plasma Shines! THe ultra gets little better light output and color saturation also.Now some reading for you folks that think ALL HDMI are the same.. here's course 101 from an audiophile like me with two cinema room with high end display and audio system and many years and hours of tweeking.YES HDMI is a digital cable, but the HDMI doesn't use error correction ! It's not like an optical cable. The picture and sound get degraded depending on the lenght and QUALITY of the cable. YES you read well, not only the lenght.If the're were no loss in data, why does the HDMI initial standard maximum lenght for 1080p signal was around 3 meters ? Why it is difficult to have HDMI running propertly over 30 feets at 1080p? Sound quality and picture is better with a high end HDMI, you also get as a bonus no ''digital HAndshake'' issues, dropped frames, long return from another HD source using a Receiver and horizontal flash lines and so on..The connector quality is also very important, monster use heavy shielding full gold plated molded connector inside and state of the art soldering, 100% copper wire construction. No other company do it better. Even some magazine tested Monster HDMI with 5 others including a cheap one and Audioquest HDMI 3 costing 300$ BUCKS and guess what, the only one getting 5 stars was the monster.I took 3 differents HDMI myself and I cut them with a scisor to see inside, connector, wire size, soldering..THe monster HDMI was just impossible to CUT open the connector while the other were easy to destroy with my hand..Nothing compare, the Monster was way better made, I cannot describe how long it took needed a hammer and wise grip to open, the 2 other were like a joke. The monster has full gold double cage hdmi connector (close to 2 inch in lenght) with precision welded gold outer pins to good size awg twisted and not loose inside the shell copper wires. The others had loose twisted wire inside the shell, bad insulation or no insulation, very small lenght hdmi connector (less than 1 inch), the wire was not even copper on one, white metal ! Also, the one with copper wire to outer pins were like PC electronic board white metal link to outer pin that were only gold painted for look in the package!!!! wow I was shocked !So before saying that all HDMI are the same, it's not because it works and it's cheap that you get the best picture and sound quality from it. In fact, you get something that simply works.. but dont know what you loose, for cheap.Remember ! In 30 years of electronic and audio, never, I said never one selected component from a different manifacturers, DIGITAL or not sounded the same. It's the same law with cable, DIGITAL or not.Thanks and enjoy your new high quality Monster cable !
I was initially worried about the quality, but I have been consistently impressed by the high quality, the price is fantastic, and I love that this seller doesn't hide any extra costs in shipping, as a lot of generic product sellers do.I've been using this ink, both black and color, for over two years without ever having a problem. I taught at a school without a photocopier available to me, so I print out dozens of pages daily, and sometimes hundreds at a time. I print in black and white and color, including overhead transparencies and occasionally pictures. The quality consistently has been good, and I have not noticed any difference in quality from the Brother ink. (I did try changing to a different generic brand on Amazon to very poor results.)You might not get as long a cartridge life as you do from the Brother original - I'm not sure, though I've read this criticism - but at this price, who cares?
Although WMLS11B Wireless-B is designed specifically for 802.11b, the 802.11b throughput seems insufficient to stream reliably. Or, the device has a cache buffer too small to offset slower transfer rates of 802.11b.In my setup, the music server PC is connected to a wireless bridge. The wireless network is infrastructure where communication between two network nodes goes thru the AP, so the streamed data traverses two wireless segments before reaching the WMLS11B box. With this setup, the WMLS11B playback freezes every few seconds, which makes the device totally unusable. It is possible that this problem may not be as significant if the music server PC is connected via ether to the AP, however I'm not changing my topology just to make this work. As is, WMLS11B only works reliably when hardwired to your music server PC.
This keyboard fits my hands perfectly, I don't have to hold my palms parallel to the desk to type on it, my wrists feel much more comfortable as a result. It is well made, the keys have a nice "click" as you press them, allowing you to learn quickly that sound means the key has been pressed sufficiently to enter the character or action. All of this results in a quicker and mostly error free typing experience. It looks as it should too, the plastic looks a bit more upscale than previous keyboards I have owned. All told it is a great keyboard for me.
This Center-Channel Speaker is fanatasic. The sound quality is great. It covers the whole range of sound (from your lows to your highs) and delivers great dialog/voice. Don't let the low price of this Center-Channel Speaker fool you. At a $69.99 price tag you really can't go wrong.
I'm not sure if I had misread the description but this was MUCH smaller than I was expecting. The max height is only 39".Regardless, I still ended up keeping it. The tripod works very well if you're on the go. It can fit inside my Camelbak with no problem for a day hiking in the mountains. It is light enough that I honestly didn't feel that it was there. The lock for pan and tilt is friction-based. I own a Sony NEX camera and this tripod had no problems holding it steady in landscape and portrait during a round of family pictures.I'd recommend this product to anyone looking for a less than full-size tripod.
The first this I observed when checking out this bracket was that it is really sturdy feeling. If you're at all concerned that your SSD might go incredible hulk and tear out of its bracket, rest assured that isn't going to happen. Other than that, it was very easy to mount the SSD in it and very simple to install in the tower. Highly recommended.
I've used two other RF extenders and had poor results. Always need good line of sight to the repeater. Just received this extender, plugged it into my TIVO remote and perfection. Works just like you expect it to. No more hassles with repeater locations, etc.. Nice addition is the 2/3 battery you have to use is rechargeable. They provide 2... one you use while the other recharges. Basically means you should never run out of battery. Simple design
Although love my mp3 players and music, roots go back to vinyl and then of course cd.(i.e., listening to music through quality headphones or in front of my large JBL's) My trusty old pioneer muti-disc finally died. Researched a replacement, and selected the Onkyo due to the positive reviews, and the 6 (over typical 5) disc capability. Have always respected the Onkyo name (although never owned a product), and appears unlike many other 70's or so brands, remains a 'Hi-Fi' company.Performance of player has been flawless, and build quality high (blue light over disc tray cool too! (and can be turned off if desired). As many others have said, it is BIG!. However not an issue in my case, and slid into my little component tower (barely!).Highly recommend if looking for a quality multi-disc player!
I tried this in a 2007 Toyota Corolla.It nicely held hand sanitizer, tape, a pack of pencils, and the kids' sunglasses. But it was so floppy that it was very difficult to keep it organized, and the cardboard-reinforced pockets were so rigid as to be entirely unuseful. Elasticized interior pockets would have been much, much better. If you only wanted a place to store maps, this would be good -- although placed on the floor behind the passenger's legs, it is not too convenient for easy access. It's better to have maps in the door pocket, in my experience.
i've only had this flash drive for a few months and have used it sparingly, but it performs the desired operation reliably. For the value, it's a good purchase.
I bought this recorder to record lectures for my college classes. I wanted to be able to keep an archive of all my lectures each semester, so I could go back and clarify ideas that I wasn't quite sure about. I go to a VERY large school (30,000+ people), so many of my lecture halls are gigantic. I am pleased to say that this little recorder does amazingly. I sat in the very back of a several hundred person lecture hall, and when I downloaded the file, the sound was crystal clear. This was on high quality, but the quality was so good that I'm fairly sure normal quality would have worked well enough. Transfer is effortless, and installation is simple.I haven't used the MP3 player function much (cuts down on record time to store them), so I can't comment on that, but the record function is great. I highly recommend this item.
i odrered these speakers when my original ones blew.i knew i wanted something i could turn up and hear,fairly loud.they sound great,they are pretty loud(for p.c. speakers).the sub is really bassy,but i got used to it.i would reccomend these for the price and the sound.
Our building rendered other 2-way radios and walkie-talkies useless from one end of the building to the other and from inside to outside. The Motorola XU2600 works great for us. We no longer have communication issues. Thanks Motorola!
Not much to say other then this bag is perfect for what i wanted and it's at a great price! It holds my D80 with a lens attached, 2 other lenses and their is room for a third, plus the little things like memory cards, batteries, filters, etc. Up top has a compartment for bigger things like coats, food, whatever. It even has the option of adding other things to it (sold separately)
I bought it to expand my gigabit network at home. It was easy to install and works with all my network devices (Mac/PC with vista/xbox). I have had it for 3 months and have had no problems.
Had my fingers crossed after reading the other reviews and was thrilled that their statements were true. Had a cleaning woman try to clean the screen and she left scratches and smears all over it. Just one "cleaning" with this product and I have a crystal clear picture again. Don't know what happened to the scratches. I don't care. I'm simply ecstatic.
Obviously the price is right on these chargers, but the cords are short. I find myself manually stretching it out almost every time I charge.
This flash drive has a significant amount of space and is "hardened" against shock (rubberized coating). This also keeps it from getting a five star rating from me. It is a tad thick if you want to stack something else in a close USB port, but of course the coating which makes it thick also gives it protection, so it depends on what you are looking for. This is a good product.
Lowepro does it again. Being a former photo-journalist for the magazine &quot;Ebony,&quot; I always had to be on the run with my camera, and had to be ready. Lowepro has always been a reliable, affordable, attractive producer of bags, and the Nova Mini is no exception. If you only have a small camera with little film, get it! I'm telling you, especially when you don't want to be lugging around a camera bag the size of a suitcase (trust me, taking a plane and arguing with the flight attendant if your bag is too big or not to have to put into storage is a hassle and a half!). Lowepro...a name you can trust!
The thing broke immediately when I tried to move one of the rabbit ears because the little screw was too tight (specifically, the screw that causes there to be friction to enable the "ear" to stay where you put it).Fortunately, I was able to take it apart, adjust the screw VERY slightly, and super-glue the broken parts back in place.(The antenna works OK, the problem is the programming isn't worth watching.)
I loved it from the moment it was removed from the box. This is my second 61" Samsung and I love it even more that the older version. The black piano finish is definitely sexy.
I ordered this item having had previous experience with FM transmitters that left much to be desired. I was happy to discover that the transmission signal of this unit is strong enough to overcome existing transmission signals. The channel locking ability and the sound quality while playing music are outstanding. My only gripe is that on my 2002 Ford Sportrac maximum volume through the bluetooth transmitter is not quite as loud as I would like it to be. Even when the volume is all the way up, it is not quite loud enough for my taste. That may be a function of my older vehicle, I don't know. However, this problem is overcome by plugging the iPhone into the hardwired connector on the unit. When plugged in, the volume as more than adaquate and the telephone answering function works just as well as when connected using bluetooth. I heartily recommend this product.
I seriously doubt that any you realize that this thing ISN'T a USB thumb drive. It's a specialized security device used for storing configurations of certain CISCO routers in a secure fashion. Repeat, it is NOT a USB thumb drive.....
I initially purchased an MP3 CD player at (...). OOPS!I Next purchased an RCA RP2410, which would skip sitting on my desk, insert strange noises, and occasionally 'lock up' to the point I had to disconnect the power & remove the batteries toget it back.I got smart. Went to a few MP3 sites and read reviews. From thatresearch it appears there are two real good ones, the RioVolt and the TDK Mojo.I haven't had a single problem with the Mojo - and I play it all day at work (a month now), and in my car. Menu/button/selections might have been more intuitive (I'm no engineer) - but the unit works great!
Added two of them, with other two 1 GB to run my Vista 32 bits version. Perfect fit and price.
This is a great bag! Lots of storage and the layout of the main compartment with the Lens Bridge is pretty nice. The zippered top flap with buckles and velcro is a great feature as it allows quick access with only 1 buckle to remove. And the zipper helps to keep dust out when stored. Very satisfied with this bag!
This is an exceptional buy at this price and you really can't beat it. If you have old tapes that were recorded in the LP (4-hour mode) you will find that all RCA VCRs play tapes back recorded at this speed better than any other manufacturers' units. RCA was the last manufacturer to offer LP recording capability before all manufacturers discontinued to offer it. This is an excellent VCR and it records and plays pictures back exceptionally well in the SP and EP (or SLP) modes as well.
Works great..our laptop is one happy recipient. This makes my partner and I a happier couple. and the dog also.
Observing with 12.5" f5 dobsonian telescope and this eyepiece shows me the entire pleades sparkling like diamonds. Tried it on the double cluster in Perseus also a major wow! This is a major pleasure to view through and a big upgrade from my widest eyepiece prior to this which was a 32mm UO konig. Pentax has so much more contrast even with the wider field of view and the stars are all pin point to the edge of the field of view. I was told that this eye piece would have to large an exit pupil and at 8mm it is big. Its like looking through a portal. However the warnings about seeing the secondary mirror with bright objects like the moon did not hold true. Moon was absolutely gorgeous with lots of contrast. Only when you move your eye back from the eye piece does the secondary come into view. Now on the negative side. While I was able to see a good part of the veil nebula including the larger portion and pickerings wedge, the contrast wasnt as good as in the 12mm nagler. I suspect thats due to the greater magnification and the subsequent sky darkening that goes along with it. Other enjoyable targets for this eye piece were the North american nebula and seeing Andromeda along with both M110 and M32 was amazing with room to spare. Again contrast was amazing with both dust lanes visible under above avg skies. Other pros about the eye piece is its relatively light wt compared to the larger naglers and panoptic.
This add-on lens is a real beauty. It increases the wide-angle capability of the A series cameras to 22mm equivelant.... and yet maintains the full maximum aperture of the main lens at f/2.8, which is pretty darn good! Also, bear in mind that this item makes a reasonable secondhand purchase... there are no moving parts to wear out.The image quality is fine, and it actually looks pretty juicy when it is mounted, because it is of substantial size.
I bought this last year at my CVS on sale for about 20 bucks. At the time, I had an ipod and didn't really mess with the Craig. I recently picked it up again and I've put songs on it but can not get it to switch between songs. I've contacted Craig but have not heard back yet.
I am very pleased with this purchase. This is the second memory card that I have purchased for a mobile phone and I enjoy the results as much as the first time. I now use my phone as my MP3 player and its great.
i used the nuvi 370 on the German autobahn, nurburgring race track (as a stop watch), and in small towns throughout bonn and wolfsberg area germany and it worked flawlessly.my only complaint is the short battery life that necessitates carrying the car charger all the time.
I picked this DVD recorder up yesterday because of the price, approximately $220. I bought it as a second machine. My primary DVD recorder is a Panasonic, which I've had for two years so far and have been very happy with. It also cost about $450, which I didn't want to spend again--but I should have. Prior to the Panasonic, I owned a Sharp DVD recorder, so I know my way around DVD recorders. Despite that, this Polaroid DVD recorder has proven incomprehensible to use. One warning sign: When you turn it on, there is a display asking if you want to use the TV Guardian (which filters out profanity, a selling point to some). The trouble with it? There is only an option for OKAY, not a NO THANKS button. I had to figure out to pop over to the set up screen and then back out to get rid of the TV Guardian window. Indicative of the poor writing that should guide you through the manual, the TV Guardian window tells you: "This will be display five times."If you are buying a machine with a hard drive to edit out the commercials before you transfer TV shows onto a disk, I couldn't figure out how to do it from the manual, nor from playing around with the remote. For anyone who's ever owned a DVD recorder, you can figure out how to use the machine from playing around with it as much as from the manual. Not in this case. Also indicative of the poor planning and user-unfriendly nature of the machine, on the remote, some of the buttons are named above and some below. This machine is going back into the box and back to the store.
mic works well, it's there for 6 months still fine, it doesn't make funny noises or beeps as some fancy ones, just normal talk.
used it in niagara falls on the maid of the mist boat ride as well as the cave of the winds experience. def saved our nice, expensive camera from all the mist! pics came out nice!
- Small external USB sound card with SPDIF optical out. This is about the cheapest and easiest way to get spdif passthrough for ac3/dts if you have a pc without any sort of digital audio output.- This sound card only has 1/8 mini analog stereo headphone out or with the included adapter optical out. There are no other connections like 5.1 analog, mic, etc. So this device fills a pretty specific need. USB extension cable is included but you'll need to supply your own optical cable.- I ignored the included cd and grabbed the latest vista 32bit drivers from the turtle beach website (mic_vista.exe). Vista 64bit isn't supported yet though they say drivers should be available by the end of summer 2008.- Run the exe and insert the usb device when asked, reboot. That's about it. I went into vista sound control panel, set turtle beach spdif as the default sound device (the turtle beach works fine alongside any built in motherboard audio drivers you already have installed). You'll also see a turtle beach tray icon. Click on that and switch to spdif.- I tested with VLC (to enable - preferences, audio, check advanced options, check use spdif, output modules, win32 waveout), and ffdshow tryouts for directshow playback (windows medial player, etc). I tested both dolby digital 5.1 and DTS. It all worked fine. VLC still has some stutter issues under vista but that is a VLC-Vista specific issue. Directshow worked just fine. Tested ac3filter and powerdvd8 - both worked fine.- I've also tested all the above in windows xp pro without issue.- There is a single pretty bright blue LED that is always on when plugged in.This is a great little device if you find you need digital optical out on say an older pc, small form factor pc, or a laptop. It's cheap, easy to install, and just works. Highly recommended!
So far this is a great little drive. It's much smaller then some other USB drives that I've seen, and the capacity is great at 512 meg. I've had it since December 2004 so I'm on month 4, we'll see if it quits working as others have said, but so far I love it.The only minor complaint that I have, ok actually 2 very minor things.1. The ring that attaches to the end of the unit where you clip on the strap was EXTREMELY annoying to get on the device. In fact if you look at the pictures the one where it shows the ring, you can tell that that user also had to stretch the ring out quite a bit to get it in place. I had to use several tools to wedge it into the small space and spin it around to get it into place.2. The slide mechanism seems to be a little difficult to use. Although this seems to have loosened up a bit through use, when I first got it I had to use two hands to extend the USB connector. But I do really love the ability to retract the connector.So long as it doesn't die on me, I do reccommend this drive.
After trying two of the devices on two separate HD monitors, via two separate computers,trying all the possible output resolutions, we only got 1 setup to function and that was the pathetic original VGA 640x480.A waste of a lot of time.
This system will blow you away. Totally worth the money. Really cool!
This is the best laptop that I have ever used! I got it for my 14th birthday. The graphics and sound are awesome. Nice rich graphics and good quality sound for laptop speakers. Its pretty light compared to other laptops. I would give it 6 stars if I could!
I give this product 5 stars for aesthetics and built quality,4 for front speakers and 1 for subwoofer. I keep in mind the fact I'm listening to a sub $200 audio system to be used on my desk top pc. When I want to listen to audiophile quality music I turn to my high end system in the family room.The front speakers sit firmly on the desk spaced 32" apart and gives a very good representation of the sound stage when playing symphonic music. I place the subwoofer under the desk as recommended by Altec. Altec provides ample amount of cord so the subwoofer can be placed more than 3' from the monitor; (the subwoofer is not shielded) The weakness in the system lies with the subwoofer. It is well built but is the worst sounding 6.5" subwoofer I ever listened to.In fact there is no bass at all. What passes off as bass is nothing more than a one note thumping somewhere in the 100- 300 hz range; probably at least 10db peak. Readers who say they like the system because of the bass probably never heard a bass guitar or drum, live. Oddly, when playing symphonic music, double bass, if in the music, comes through the front speakers. Not only is there no bass but the one note thumping is annoyingly loud. This is what I did to reduce the out-put from the subwoofer: I took a wad of fiberglass insulation roll it into a ball then stuff it into the back port. The amount of attenuation depends on how tightly I make the wad. I must put a strip of tape across the mouth of the port to prevent the back pressure from blowing out the fiberglass. This will not improve the bass; it only makes the thumping less annoying and fatiguing. Moving the subwoofer from under the desk and away from walls does not improve the sound. To spare my ears from the thumping I now listen mostly through a Grado SR60 headphone plugged into the controller. When I need more volume or others to listen to the music, I play through the systen's speakersIf you listen to classical music you will find this system listenable, but music that has strongly plucked bass or computer generated bass such as found in reggae will make you want to try to turn down the bass (thumping) Unfortunately not enough flexability is built in the controller or remote to make a difference.Perhaps there are better sounding powered computer speakers but I choose these because all the others I saw are black in color which I absolutly did not want.
I installed this memory into my Compaq V6500 and HP DV6000 laptops (running Vista Home Premium) which had been slowing down noticeably over the past year or so. I increased the RAM on both machines from 1GB to 3 GB and the machines now boot faster and don't hesitate or crash as they did before. I also got two 2GB sticks (also Kingston) through Amazon to go with the 1GB sticks. Both machines were consistently at 95% RAM usage before and now it starts at 43%. They are like new computers now. Watch a video on replacing the RAM in a laptop, anyone can do it, in about 5 minutes.
This keyboard is perfect for late nite computerists.. I can actually SEE the keys AND I have three colors to choose from! The first keyboard of this type (NOT THIS BRAND) was awful.. within weeks, the letters began to disappear from the keys - so what use is a well lit keyboard if the keys markings have faded away?? This is my second Saitek keyboard (the first met with an untimely demise due to something gooey being spilled on it) .. and I immediately ordered another one. When it arrived, I couldn't believe it - it was on my doorstep within 24 hours of my ordering it.. with the basic shipping option selected!
The above item came up when I was ordering my HC96 Sony Camcorder suggesting this was the case for that camera, so I ordered it.When I received it I used it for my new camera on the initial trip. The second day the buckle broke and I almost lost my camera. After returning I find out this was the wrong case for my new camera. It now has been returned.I don't understand why this was included with the camera online.I'm disappointed, plus I couldn't find a bag on you website that would work, so I ordered elsewhere.Ray
These topographic maps on CD are excellent. The tools allow you to map a route and list GPS points and visualize an elevation profile. They are easy to use and print. A great hikers friend. I have used National Geographic TOPO maps for several states including Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. They are all excellent products.
I have an old corded base/answering machine with satellite cordless phones, and I wanted this for the base unit. Unfortunately, I couldn't get it plugged in due to the &#34;geography&#34; of the phone - not enough space before hitting a protrusion.
moved to directv from cable about a year ago. BIG MISTAKE. now on my 3rd R15 box. what a joke. what a nightmare. and their customer service has tanked. i expect, and hope, they get bought out soon. good grief. i'm stuck with this p.o.s. company until feb. '08, or if i cancel early they will stick me with a hefty "penalty. someone needs to class-action these evil people.
I thought I was doing a good job of shopping around for a decent fm transmitter but I still got something that didn't work for me. The Transpod worked fine but the inserts for the Ipod nano didn't fit my Ipod. You can still plug in the Ipod but it is a loose fit. I thought I would like the extended arm and placement of the Transpod but I found it to be in a dangerous spot. I drive a Jimmy and I had to look down too much and too long to change the music. I am returning this product. I am thinking of buying a hand held transmitter so I can keep a better eye on the road. Either way you are at the mercy of the fm stations in your area. Be prepared for static whether a little or a lot.
This is a cool add on for my ipod. I have a nano 3rd generation and I can easily look at my screen while running and adjust volume or change the song. The best part of this is the Nike website keeps track of all your runs and makes graphs and helps you set your goals.
I was really looking forward to this piece of equipment doubling as a hands-free solution for my cell as well as handling my VOIP needs. I can raise people just fine on my VOIP connection, but they are barely audible through the headset. I can actually hear a coworker 50 feet away from me better through the ear without the headset on than I can through the headset, even with the volume on both my laptop and the headset at 11.The conclusion at which I've arrived is that this was designed for people with bat-like hearing. So, unless you have bat-like hearing, save yourself the trouble of shipping it back and choose something else.
It looks cool, but sounds terribly quiet. When you max out the volume the sound distorts.Also, if you have any sort of case for your iPod, the PodWave will not sit flush and will not make a full contact. Additionally, it 'spins' easily and loses contact that way. But here's the worst part; If youre playing a song and you lose contact, the iPod pauses your music![...]
MUCH BETTER THAN ASKING ON STAR. POPS UP AUTOMATICALLY AND LETS YOU KNOW THE SEVERITY OF TRAFFIC NOT JUST THAT A REPORT HAS BEEN ANOUNCED.
Board arrived quickly. Pleased with Seller. Installed one of two 3.2 Xeon CPU with Thermalright cooler SI-9XV. The cooler "clips" onto plastic strips that screw into backplate. Booted up computer and worked beautifully.Installed 2nd 3.2 Xeon CPU with second thermalright cooler. That is when trouble began. The clips are extermely hard to attach to plastic strip and cooler. In that process, the clips on first CPU cooler popped off and I had to really struggle to get clips into place. The board is small, a plus, but that makes for tight space.I booted up system and this time smelled that oh my god electric smell. Best I can tell is that the meatal clip touched one of the soldered onto board pieces near front of first CPU and that little component fried so that board is dead.I was replacing a previous NCCH-DL that had memory fault problems. Kingston was nice enough to replace all my memory sticks but that did not fix the problem so it was the board. Probably the memory controller.Anyway, should have given up and trashed everything, but decided to buy an ASUS NCT-D server board on ebay. It arrived in timely manner. Again thanks goes to seller. I couldn't even install the Thermalright coolers because the plastic strips must fit directly on top of motherboard and there was a component piece sticking up from motherboard just where the strips would screw down so I went back to the original heatsinks by intel for the xeon cpus. These CPUs are 3.4 so I hope my 3.2 intel heatsinks will be adequate. I installed heatsinks with no problem but must purchase PCI express card and install it before the board will boot system. The NCCH-DL uses a AGP card.Note both boards are reviewed by Tom's Hardware.The Thermalright SI-9XV coolers fit and worked perfectly on the NCCH-DL board but won't fit the NCT-D board. Newer thermalright coolers with xeon brackets would probably work fine on both boards.
This cartridge worked fine for a little while, but about 3 weeks after I put it in with VERY light usage (less than 30 document pages printed) it said that it needed to be replaced. What a waste!
I was hesitant to get the lens because it was so in-expensive. I've been happy with it based on how much I spent, actually I was pleasantly surprised by the results I am getting from it. It does a good job with indoor photos which I was looking for when I bought it. It does have a tendency to take hazy pictures if shooting with back light I have found. I basically needed an effective lens that gave me some zoom options but was fast enough to capture kids indoors or in low light and this has done just fine with that. It's not the same quality as more expensive lenses but it does a great job considering the price.
I've owned my fair share of laptop bags- mostly Timbuk2s. But I am a grad student who carries around a lot on a daily basis- typically a couple of heavy textbooks, notebooks, and my laptop. My back was absolutely killing me from trying to carry these things with me to and from classes, but unfortunately I need these things almost daily. I took to trying to carry the text books in a tote bag separately.Then my old bag ripped, and after much research I nabbed this one. It has, no exaggeration, changed my life. I can now carry everything I need in comfort. A strap attaches across the chest and waist to help support you as you walk, and the pads in the back keep your butt from getting bonked. (If you don't attach the waist strap at least, the bag can bounce around a bit unpleasantly as your legs move.)If you're above average size, therefore, you may want to write to the company and make sure the waist strap will fit- it needs to be let out a bit more when the bag is stuffed full.Only one complaint- the butt pad is piling quite a bit already from rubbing against my jeans. I think it could use a nice satiny cover.
It works very well for burning or playing, I'm really pleased with this drive and would buy it again. It come with Nero express which is OK but it should have come with the full version?
I don't know what everyone is griping about!! This printer is great (especially for the money). I just bought it a few weeks ago and the quality is equal to or better than my old inkjet printer, a Lexmark 1300 Series. I expect that I will have to replace the Waste Toner container around the same time my cartridges go empty, but this is not a big deal, as I can shop around. I also read in some areas that you may not need to replace the container if you can clean it out properly. All in all, so far, it is a very nice printer, and I definitely reccommend it for anyone on a tight budget looking for a decent color laser printer.FOLLOW-UP: Well I finally ran out of ink (cyan) after 6 months of use. Printer will not let me print anything, even if it's not in cyan. I have a little black and yellow left, and maybe a smidgen of magenta. All the pictures I have printed with this printer have come out high quality and I am very satisfied. I am going to buy replacement ink immediately to continue using my printer.Problems during use: It has jammed once or twice (probably my fault) and I have had the infamous transfer belt error. I just fiddled with it, opened it, turned it on and off, etc. and eventually it was back to normal. I have also had a loud banging noise when printing. I believe that the toner cartridges are somehow at fault for this. I simply readjusted them, or banged on the printer, and the noise ceased.I would still recommend this printer to anyone who is looking for a basic color printer for a low price. I bought a refurbished one, so I consider myself lucky with the small amount of problems I've had with it.FOLLOW-UP #2: I still haven't needed to replace the toner container. I checked it and it's not very full at all, so I probably won't be replacing it for several years. Everything has ran smoothly since my last update.
This is a superior camera for the money. Simple operation and well constructed. It has a "well built feel" to it and fits well in your hand. The detail of the image is awesome, better than I hoped for. I'm very impressed with the 16x zoom, very nice and clean image.Don't be fooled by the size of this camera, the quality of the image is beautiful. A lot of camera in a little package. It has 4 built in shooting settings for different situations. It has a low level light option that does a decent job of capturing the scene after dark.I gave it 4 stars because I didn't like the manual that it came with and the manual controlling for the iris and focus could have been made easier to access and use. The built in microphone does not really pick up the desired audio that well. I recommend picking up an external boom microphone or lapel mic system to supercede the built in mic depending on your application.If you are in need of a firewire cable to download the video to your computer make sure you pick one of those up as well. The camera firewire port is a 4pin firewire connector.
This device uses the less compatible Broadcom chipset. The Cambridge Silicone Radio (CSR) chipset is a better choice, but more difficult to locate.
this product is used everyday and it is great.no issues with it.
I'm sure this thing works great but just in case it wasn't obvious, it wasn't to me, it will only work on the Mac. The drivers are for the Mac and the Tooldial software is for the Mac. Maybe the blue lights come on if you plug it into a USB port but other than that, it is useless to purchase this product if you own a Windows PC.This is by no means a knock on Mac, it's just that, in my opinion, there should be some sort of extra effort to identify this product will only work on a Mac. I've got Logitech stuff all over my PC (speakers, keyboard, mouse, webcam) and it just never occured to me that the NuLOOQ is MAC ONLY.
Received the 3 color ink cartridge promptly. It was as expected. It appears to be a genuine HP printer cartridge. I installed it. It works perfectly. What else can one say about a printer cartridge.
If you are looking for a way to improve your color on your monitor, websites, DVD's,photo's. you name it. This program will make your screen come alive. I would suggest this version as it has some useful features that the other one does not. The bottom line is if color is important to you then this item has the right price, easy to use, and provides ongoing calibration of your monitor.Though most do not care if what they see on the monitor, I thought that my monitor was great as it was. Little did I know that I was able to create a whole new world of color, not just on my monitor, but it also included the websites I go to, any movie I watch, it amazed me to see how much better movies were on Netflix, yes, "Netflix", most times what I see movies on Netflix I am not too happy wit the color. However, using this little calibrating device also improved my movie watching.I believe it would be safe to say that investing in this one item will overall improve anything you see on your monitor. I never knew how much I was missing until "Pantone Huey Pro" came along.
I am not a person who wants to deal with modern technology, so I bought this to use with my diskman and exersise with. It works very well and was a lot more inexpensive than an ipod or MP3 player.
[...]After getting up at 3 to get in line on Black Friday morning and grabbing one, I got home right about when it was getting light out and pulled it out and projected Dust to Glory on my wall (that is textured) with light coming in the room and it looked awesome. Only had it a few feet from the wall but it projected a huge image. I felt like it was xmas! sound is average, would rather have it hooked up to my surround sound system. Ultra portable. I also hooked up my PS2 and played some lifesize Tiger Woods golf which was awesome.The way the hdtv works is there is an adapter that comes with it that turns the VGA input into component inputs. not true 1080i hidef, but is still better than standard.[...]
I received the IPOD this week. The music, photos, videos are great but there is one draw back. The 20 hour music playback time is a bunch of garbage. I did the test where the backlight was on maybe 10 seconds at the most, had the hold switch on and had the playlist on repeat until the battery died. It died after 8 hours. I called support and he said 10 - 12 hours is the norm. I said the advertisement claims up to 20 hours and he said well i don't know about that. I now have to test if the video will last 2 - 3 hours as they claim. Not sure how they can get away with this deceptive advertising.
I agree I did my research before purchasing this product. But still I am very happy with this product. Its small and hardly visible behind my iMac. Produces nice TV output on my screen. The TV guide also works fine and I was even able to record shows. Only down side I observed is that its gets a little hot when left connected to the system for too long. Except that everything is fine.
Works just fine...arrived in a week; installed software on Dell XPS M140 laptop. Activated bluetooth on Pantech CB3; plugged in little module on the usb port; click click; no problem.
Great product. A bit tricky to set up (why does one have to use trial-and-error to find out which pre-programmed codes will work for a product??) and confusing menu options (I normally read user manuals as a last resort only - I was forced to read this one), but fantastic value. Very customisable once you work out how everything works. Haven't tried the bundled PowerBlaster or the macros yet, but those functions are just icing on the cake.Note of course that it DOES NOT work with RF devices (this is reasonably clearly advertised, but important for people to know). The RF functionality is only for transmission of the (eventually IR) commands through walls etc.Learning mode works well. Can rename any device and any of the options for a given device. When using learning mode, you can even add commands to an empty slot for an existing pre-programmed device that operate another device (e.g. I have added the commands to bring down / bring up my projector screen onto an empty function slot for my projector device), so you can actually operate more than the advertised number of devices if you are creative.One frustrating niggle - the repeat rate for commands is quite low relative to some other remotes, so for example on my TV when trying to increase the volume from zero to mid-range, it takes quite a long time / a lot of button presses.Also it has a low-power LCD screen which never switches off, which threw me at first (was looking for the off button).Otherwise, very happy with it!
Someday I'll get a fancy remote for my ipod that will let me search for artists and/or play playlists but in the meantime this is awesome. Being able to fast forward, rewind and adjust the volume from a distance (well, from bed :) !) is great.
I have enjoyed this Laser Printer Toner Carterage. I have had no problems with this product. I will buy this again from this vendor.
I bought the Sandisk 128MB mini cruzer last month I have been satified with it since then. I got the Lexar 256MB on sale at amazon so I decided to buy it and sell my sandisk.BulkyThe first thing I noticed is that the Lexar is alot more bulky(its thicker and wider) than the Sandisk and when I have both drives in the usb ports, the Lexar pushes on the other drive.Tiny LightThe Sandisks has a large, bright, green light that is always on(so it looks cool all the time ;) )and blinks during data transfer. The Lexar however, has a tiny green light that is barely visible from the sides and it only lights during data transfer.No Cover holderThe Sandisk allows you to snap the cover on to the rear after you plug it in so you don't lose it and the cover makes the already big light look even bigger. The Lexar has nothing to keep the cover while in use.SlowerI did an experiment by copying the same 27MB file to both drives multiple times, separately and timed it with a stop watch. The Lexar drive was consistently slower by 1.5 seconds. Now I'm not sure if it is slow because it has more memory to address than the 128MB Sandisk but the fact is, it is slower.Has key ring connectionThe one thing that the Lexar has better is the key ring connection.I wish I could have gotten the Sandisk 256MB for the $45 that I got the Lexar for. I think the Lexar was still a good deal even though it could have been better.
I used to hate these things for some reason. My Father-in-law has one and I would hate using it and felt like I could never get used to it. Then I got a new posotion and work and the computer had one of these. I was irritated, but I didn't have to use it that often so it wasn't too bad. The funny thing was that I started to really like it. When it came time to buy a mouse for my PS3 I decided to go with this item. I'm really glad I did. It works like it's supposed to and it's much easier using it with my PS3 since I don't have to have a flat surface to scroll with. I much prefer the ball in the thumb position as opposed to the index finger so I'd recommend this exact Trackman for anyone looking for a new mouse.
I love the design of this surge protector, it's great for situations where you need to plug in some heavy duty equipment, but want to preserve the space against the wall. By using side-mount plugs, it's easy to plug just about anything into this. When I have large adapters to plug in, I just use an extender cable to get a bit more reach. APC has a good reputation for solid surge protectors and this one has done well for me so far.
There seem to have been several different versions of the Skip Dr.. Though I haven't tried any of the motorized models (so don't know what to expect from them), I've mostly had great success with the original Skip Dr. (The "Classic"). I've tried one of the newer non-motorized models (supposedly an improved version) & it was nothing short of a nightmare of bad design. It was virtually unusable. They should just go back to the original design (which isn't always easy to find). The much superior "Classic" has worked for me beautifully 9 times out of 10. Sometimes, the scratches on a disc are just too deep, but, usually, it's marvelous. Anyone who's had consistently bad experiences with this product either isn't following the instructions, has a worn-out wheel (they do need to be replaced every so often & it would be nice if they were more widely available), has discs that are just too far gone, is making the stupid mistake of polishing/buffing in a circular motion (these aren't 33s & 45s, people!) rather than the correct method of center-to-edge, or may be using a "new & improved" model. I guess there are even more powerful, industrial-strength scratch removers, but I don't think I could afford one.
Printed off the piece of paper to wrap as a Xmas present. Fiancee was super excited to receive. Code worked right away and was a better deal than our local Game Stop or Walmart!
I've had this radio for 3 years. After 6 months, the well documented CD problem emerged (see other reviews). Factory exchanged for another, only with the help of local dealer (2 months wait!), then failed again after the warranty expired. We had used as FM only clock radio, with mediocre sensitivity and selectivity (city dwellers beware), then on January 1,2007 (almost as if programmed) the radio failed. Cambridge Soundworks has serious design and quality control problems, and buyers should be wary of all products until they improve quality
I had to replace my 61" Sony XBR 1080i 4:3 projection TV. We loved that TV. This was the only TV available that was similar in size. The 60" 16:9 TVs weren't big enough. I got this two weeks ago. HD Tivo looks epic. We find ourselves watching nature programs that we typically wouldn't watch, but the picture is so amazing.I looked into the Mitsu and Samsung 73" models, but they didn't seem to have the same quality.I recommend looking for another stand. We actually found a BDI credenza that was 77" wide. The factory stand is surprisingly character-less and sterile. I also recommend grabbing a HDMI upconvert DVD player if you aren't going to go BlueRay or HD-DVD.We couldn't be happier.
I had to come into the 21st century and use a backup better than the old 1.44 floppy drive. I bought the Iomega 100 mb zip and it is an improvement, however I am always having to reinstall it because it seems to disappear. It is always wanting me to install a storage device driver everytime I boot. There has to be a better backup drive out there. I thought Iomega was the leader in the field, but I guess they are like HP and put out junk too.
I have this clipped to my purse so it is always available if I am taking the filter off my lens while away from home. It appears to be well built, and has held up to my somewhat rough usage so far. The clip is secure, so I'm not afraid of losing it, and it also is built well enough that I am not worried that the filter(s) will fall out on accident.I'm glad I purchased it!
I am very pleased with the image of the Panasonic 42" plasma. I have it two weeks now. I decided for a plasma nevertheless I am more an LCD fan. But as we can expect new technologies in the next 2-3 years on the market, I decided to kick my 24" CRT out of the house and buy a cheep plasma for the time beeing (where I live the plasmas are still much cheaper then same sized LCDs). The image is very good on this one, I compared it side to side to the cheapest Samsung 720p plasma and the Panasonic stood out - but finally its hard to say it depends also on the settings in detail and I had not enough time in the store to go into this.I decided for 720p because I have neither a HD player nor HD blueray movies, and I dont think to change my DVD collection or my homemovie making to HD the next couple of years.The other thing is, flatscreens because of the big size consume a lot of energy, and there is not really a difference between Plasma and LCD. This is the main reason I will change to better technology with less consumption as soon as they are ready to buy. While LCD of this size has an average constant consumption of 240 Watt, the Plasma consumes between 100 and 380 Watt, depending of darkness of the picture. I have a Watt-Checking unit and tested the Panasonic. The blue startup picture consumes the most with 360 Watt. During a normal movie it consumes 180-280 Watt. Scenes with much darkness let consumption drop to 100 Watt. I even get 50 Watt during a title sequence with black background.The sound is really acceptable. I enjoy my movies with my surround setting, but when the kids watch their cartoons, for energy saving I let them watch with the internal speakers and they are just fine.In contrary to what others said about the options for image adjusting, I found this Plasma having enough settings to get the picture how I want it: A deep black and natural colors.A negative is, this plasma comes only with a table stand, no wall mount. I find such displays should all come with wall mount included, rather then the table stand. Just my opinion.
Using this to control a Time Warner cable box that is hidden in a closet. Worked first time with no issues - - Doesn't even need the included sensor. Great solution.
Got this tv three weeks ago. Looks nice and great picture. I get an HDMI cable and hook it up for my HD cable and two days later the sounds starts dropping out every 30 seconds. I have the 1020 firmware and my manufacture date of my tv is 31 OCT 2007. Still waiting on Samsung to provide an answer on the fix. I would stay away from this TV until this sound drop out problem is resolved.** (My set was serviced and diagnosed with a bad mainboard). The set was replaced with a new one in mid December, I have had no issues with the replacement since and would give the set a 4 1/2 -5 star review now. Picture with HD cable and Oppo 980 DVD player is awesome.
It was great for its price while it lasted. I had this battery for about 9 months (charged it a total of about 20 times since I switch between the stock canon battery and this one). During that time it worked great, but now it works for less than 30 minutes before the my Canon 850IS indicates that it's dying. I've had the stock Canon battery and it's still going strong.
I have used and sworn by Verbatim products for some time. This was my first foray into Verbatim branded lightscribe disks as I could not find my old standbys (Imation). Unfortunately, about 50% of the disks failed to pass the write verification tests, making them the most expensive disks in both dollars and time I have ever used, and I now have an extremely large set of coasters.
Looks good and sounds good in a small computer room. Would be good for a dorm room. The bass is full and the speakers are clear. every instrument stands out. Some metal was abit muddy but thats metal. easy set up. Its great for the price you pay. Better than the speakers in my apple. If your real picky about sound like me and your computer is your only source for music and you want the sound full and loud for all to hear,then go the next level up. These speakers are for small rooms.
I bought this DVD Player almost a year ago. I bought it to replace the Panasonic 5 Disc changer that I put in my basement. The Panasonic did not have the picture quality that I need given my 55&quot; high definition TV so I thought I'd try a Sony. It worked great for the entire year, but now it won't play any DVDs. About two weeks ago, I started having trouble playing a DVD in one or two of the five disc spots, but if I switched them around, I could get it to work. Now I can't play any DVDs on it. I was very happy with the player and I do use it several times a week, but it should last more than a year.
For my very 1st powered Subwoofer, I thought this would be the perfect answer to my needs for a powerful, mid-sized Woofer with full features & a very affordable price. WRONG!!! After researching this product online, I went ahead & ordered one from an online "Warehouse" whose name I won't mention.Being an Audiophile, professional Musician & recording Engineer, I hooked the unit correctly to my stereo system, turned the power on & boy, what a surprise. It immediately started smoking & blew a fuse. I also noticed a very obvious crack on one side of the port on the front of the unit, as well as a dent on one corner in the back of the cabinet.I called the company who very courteously & promptly sent me an exact replacement while picking up the defective one (the 1st one) & sending it back. Eagerly, I hooked the replacement PDSUB10A to my stereo. This one didn't smoke & stayed on without blowing a fuse, however I was extremely disappointed to find the internal powered amplifier completely blown, with distorted sound no matter where you set the gain- from Lowest to Midway. I even ran a line-level tester directly into the line-ins on the unit to isolate the problem apart from my perfectly-working Stereo system, and sure enough, the distortion was in the internal amp itself & not from my Stereo. Like the 1st unit, I also noticed the exact same type of crack on the port on the front, as well as some very obvious scratches & blemishes on the face when you put it to the light.It was after these two horrible experiences in a row with the same model, I came to the conclusion (or the assumption) that this company deals in Blems & 2nds (in spite of their online claims to the contrary)& that is probably why they can sell these brands at the very lowest prices online. All I wanted was a decent, inexpensive powered subwoofer (that actually worked) to enhance my already excellent sounding Stereo system- is that too much to ask for ?After getting a very frustrating degree of "Runaround" from 4 different employees (one being the "manager"), I finally was able to return this 2nd unit with a full refund credited back to my card-thank God. As a result of all this, I will never do business with this company again, and I advise the rest of you to "Steer-Clear" as well !!!As for Pyle, I now see why they have that name, as they sure live up to it, in my opinion--- "PYLE of C_ _ P"!!! [...]Just read all the reviews (as compared to only one other equally negative review online on the Pyle other than mine here)& you'll be sold like myself. Actually, I went ahead & ordered the Dayton SUB-120 (12"/150W) for $154 as an overkill while I was at it & it is on its way to me. Hope this helps-will make a review on this new unit soon.
I love this thing. I bought it to replace a trampled Harmony XBox 360 remote, and I'm glad I decided to upgrade. The color screen looks loads better than the GameBoy-esque Green-on-Green LCD on the XBox Harmony remote. The only thing I wish this had that the 360 Harmony has is a rubber grommet to go over the USB port. The buttons on the 720 are also a lot quieter than the 360, but that may just be in my head because this remote looks more legitimate or "grown-up" than the 360. The only complaint that I have with this remote, or any remote for that matter, is the painted text/numbers on the buttons. I hate seeing remotes that have had the print rub off over the life of the remote. I don't think it would be too much to ask for all of the keys to be back lit. Other than those two very minor gripes, I highly recommend this remote to anyone that doesn't own an RF controlled piece of kit! Otherwise, go with the Harmony 890.
I tried these as a replacement for a pair of Sennheiser HD265's that I had that kept breaking on me. The M40fs sounds, subjectively, much better at about a third of the price. I'm a recording artist, so I'm looking for something with a lot of detail in sound reproduction with a wide frequency response. With the M40fs, I'm catching mistakes I would have missed otherwise. And the detail, especially on the high-end is very clean--not "hyped" as in comparable Sony headphones. I can tell whether a song was originally recorded on digital or analog tape--that's how accurate the high-end is.Some reviews I've read have mentioned these headphones as being uncomfortable or cheaply made. Personally, I find them very comfortable, though they're a bit small for an over-the-ear style headphone. They fit tightly, which I like, though you might not. As far as the cheapness, they do *feel* a bit cheap. There's a bit of exposed wiring near the swivelling part of the headphone which looks like it can break at any time. So far, it's held up well for me, though.Another minor drawback is that the main connector is a 1/4" phono plug. I have to use an adaptor to listen on my computer or iPod, which means I've got this 4" thing sticking out of my headphone jack. I put up with it for the sound quality, though.
Very stable and useful connector.Good quality and build very well;Also, it is a bargain.And it works perfectly!
wonderful lens, took great clear zoom shots, wonderful blur in background with portrait shots, have to get a good distance away to get a great portrait though
These VGA cables great. I do a bunch of A/V production work so I bought 4 of these cables and they have work flawlessly.
I found this tripod to be excellent in supporting my large binocular (12 X 70) and Oberwerks binocular mirror setup used for amateur astronomy. Have read some of the negative reviews about the tripod not being tall enough for binocular use, but any tripod that binoculars are used with will need some sort of additional equipment to make astronomical observing pleasurable. I have found the binocular/mirror combination to work the best. With it there is no concern as to the extendable height that can be reached with a tripod. I can sit in a chair with the tripod raised to eye height and observe directly overhead for long periods of time. It is extremely sturdy, and given the fine tuning that can be done with the alt/azimuth controls, this tripod and the binocular/mirror combination make an excellent astronomy observing tool.
I got this because there is no other way to recharge an Ipod on a 1500 mile trip while you play it in a car. This did the trick, and was easy on the wallet.
I got this product after reading other reviews and was hoping that Griffin either did a silent update and addressed the high-pass/low-pass issues, but they hadn't. It's horrible and I have to plug my audio connection directly to the iPod (btw, I'm using the new Classic 160gb). My car's interior (Acura TL) is black, so it looks perfect inside + my black iPod. I connect it to my black cassette adapter, so the wire isn't really noticeable. As much as I wanted to get the comparable product by Ten Technology, it's nearly impossible to find.The goose neck is pretty sturdy. I've used it for about a month now and it hasn't gone loose on me yet. For a video iPod, this is an ideal stand, it's not clunky like some of the other car adapters, and keeps your iPod video visible so you can see all your cool visuals. If i could find the Ten Tech connector, I'd get that instead, even tho it's not a cool black like this one, the audio (I hear) works perfectly.Be aware, the description of this product says that it comes with a cassette adapter, however that doesn't apply to this bundle.
Great service, product as expected. Would rate service above actual product. I would purchase from this vendor again. Fast, curtious, A for service. Item was a gift and preson is happy with it.
I use this bag daily, it is the perfect size for my netbook/ or Mac and they are completely protected. There are two large compartments and two smaller ones. You can carry everything u need. The strap is adjustable, supports the weight of the bag. I really like that the front cover on the bag is wipeable and can endure rain and or snow! I have and do recommend this product.
The only problem with Domke is that there is no local dealer and it is hard to figure out what bag I need. But what more can I say? It's a Domke and it is perfect. I'm going to say the same thing about every Domke product that I buy. I have used Domke bags since the late 70s. Only thing that I can add is that I wish this bag was more like the original F-3.
This battery is a good value but it required me to change the terminals on my device. Even though it was an exact replacement by model number the terminals were of a different size than those of the battery that it replaced. Luckily I had the hardware available in my home to install. Otherwise, I am happy with the product.
The JVC XVN410BK unit is very slim and the tray is very flimsy. The unit is 1 3/4&quot;inches tall. I quickly connected the unit with no problems, but soon ran into a major problem when trying to open the tray to insert a DVD movie the tray would try to open but something was stopping it from doing so. I placed a call the seller and was given the Tech Support number to JVC ,but did not wait to speak a Tech person. Upon inspection of the tray I notice that the tray was misaligned. I lifted up on the front bottom edge and the tray opened and when the tray came out so did the clear plexiglass insert, which was only held in by some sticky tape that had loss it's stack and it would no longer stay in place. I open and closed the tray a few times to ensure that it was ok, which it seem to be ok, but now I am not confident that the tray will operate later trouble free and wondering if I should send it back to be on the safe side, but I would then be out of paying to ship it back to the seller and wait for a number of weeks to receive a replacement.I decided to purchase a new DVD player, because my older model Toshiba would only play original pressed DVD/CD's meaning no CD/RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R of any type. I use a JVC in my bedroom and it plays everything and I can use the same remote.JVC has really built a great DVD player. The XVN410BK has the very best picture and sound I have ever seen or heard. The unit is one of four new models for 2004 the 410BK is in the middle of the pack only surpassed by the 510BK, which only difference is the 510BK plays DVD Audio and DVD Ram disc. The 410BK and 510BK both have the DigiPure Circuitry High-bit/high-sampling (12-bit/108MHz) video D/A converter and DNR video noise reduction system, which means that you get the very best picture there is, other JVC models are not equipped with these new features. The 12 bit/108MHz D/A video processor is the very latest technology, with many other model and brands using the older 10 bit/54MHz D/A converter. The Video Fine Processor of the above models allow you to adjust 8 different video adjustments, such as DNR, DigiPure and many more. Believe me this unit has the very best picture there is.I originally planed to purchase a multi disc DVD player form Panasonic, but decided to purchase another JVC, because of the quality and price of my last JVC DVD player. If it was not for the mishap with the tray I would give the 410BK 5 Stars. I will write another review soon to update my review. I give the 410BK 5 Starts for the picture and 4 Stars for the build quality.
I can confirm the range of this thing is horrific (there are many parts of my small townhouse where it wont reach - even if I try to place it around the room) . I have a Buffalo Techworks AP in my office - its range is MUCH better (tested here too - works out in the yard). Endless firmware updates dont make a difference to the range - its a poor design. In short, dont bother. Get a Buffalo.
I bought these my sophomore year in highschool to listen to music on my crappy emachines computer. They sounded great then and still sound great. I am now graduating college (UW-Milwaukee woo hoo) and they sound better than ever. I'm little more gown up now and know that these sound best when connected to an amp or at least a receiver. I have them hooked up to an Asus Xonar Esscence amplified sound card. These things will knock your socks off for the money. If you listen to music.. you know, the kind that actually has instruments in it, then buy these and you will hear background vocals and notes that you didn't know existed. These will last a long time if you take care of them. Like I said, this model hasn't changed a bit in 10 years and this is for a reason. I somehow managed to put a big dent in the side mesh and they are completely uneffected soundwise. The only thing wrong with them is that the padded headband started to peel off after about a year. Nothing a little super glue cant fix. Anyways, don't buy in to all the Beats/Bose hoopla. Get a pair of real headphones like these and you'll find out what you've been missing :)
Everything fits but it doesn't feel to big I'm going to Cinnamon Bay in Jan. And it's perfect to bring on the plane! Durably verry nice!
It simply does its job! I use to fumble with too many controllers for my home theatre. Then I dropped my regular tv remote into my icetea drink and I had to look for a new remote. I am glad that I did the research and found all the great reviews on this remote. I completely agree with the rest of the great reviews. And for the price, you can't beat it!Positives:1. Does what it says it does. It was easy to setup and everything is working fine.2. The price is great and can't be beat with all its features.3. It looks nice. There are way too many ugly looking remotes out there. This is one of the better looking remotes around.
Although not the cheapest router and probably not as good as the Apple version, I have been very happy. I have 2 macs and a PC and they all connected with little effort. The professional reviews which state that this is difficult to use are nuts.
Having several pairs of high end binoculars, I can say without question that the clarity of these binoculars is unbeatable. Having said that, however I would also note that the focusing requires a bit more effort than most. While the Pentax's "snap" right into focus, these require a bit more fine tuning to arrive at the perfect image.
I am so thrilled with this camera. The quality is better than expected.
This GPS system is easy to use. The screen is clear and the directions are easy to understand. Entering a destination one letter at a time is a bit tedious.
I received my ipod shuffle two weeks ago and I am just delighted with it. I use it when I go to the gym because it's the right SIZE. I just clip it anywhere on my clothes and enjoy my music. My husband also has one and he loves it. The lower price convinced us to get this model because I already have a 5th generation video ipod. I use the in-ear headphones and the sound is just FANTASTIC!!!
I love this bag. It's very comfortable to carry and you can get the camera easily while keeping the bag on your shoulder. I got this size because my 300mm zoom lense did not fit in the smaller version of the bag. I was afraid it's going to be too big, but it looks like a small backpack and is just perfect.My previous bag was a normal square camera bag, but it was very uncomfortable to carry and you always had to put it down to get the camera out. Also, it was obviously a camera bag which I was worried about when travelling, in regards to security.This one looks just like a small backpack and it's easy to get the camera out without the need of showing all the rest of your equipment. I will definitely take this with me when travelling.
The mounting brackets are cheap brittle plastic that snapped like a cookie....I wish somebody would start making high quality install brackets....I would happily pay more for a nice piece
The stand was sent as described, with quick shipping. Easy to set up and easy to use. Makes taking still photos a breeze.
OVERALL RATING: 2 of a possible 10. (only because it does work, and was delivered)MERCHANT: No complaints. Fast delivery, intactBecause the VN-8100PC requires extra steps and more extra steps, repetitive use makes the VN-8100PC more annoying than a convenience. It is certainly not a time-saver, and cannot be considered very user-friendly.Olympus W-10 recorder (and camera) was/is 10x, 20x better. Olympus must have some SUPERLATIVE morons making product decisions, as we have not once seen any Olympus recorder work as well as the W-10. This will be our last Olympus purchase. How hard is it to make a recorder with ONE-BUTTON recording, and ONE-BUTTON delete? Apparently it is too hard for current crop of outsourced assembly folks.How self-destructive to kill off a popular product like W-10. Just look on the net and you will see at least hundreds of people trying to find the W-10 drivers, because Olympus has refused to support the product since we bought our first handful years ago.Because Olympus never supported the product, and because all three of our new Olympus recorders SUCK, we suggest looking at other companies. Olympus has jumped the shark.
This is my first time purchasing a wireless product such as this and I am absoultly thrilled with it. I can be anywhere in my home and Netgear comes through for me. I have been going around and around reviewing and comparing all of the wireless products on the market and I finally chose Netgear. Netgear does all it says it does. It was quick and easy even for me and I would highly recommend it to the beginner and the novice pc user.
THE TV dOES NOT GIVE A PICTURE AND THE COST AND TROUBLE OF SENDING IT BACK IS NOT WORTH IT.
I'm very disappointed in the sound quality of these headphones. They are waterproof, but sound muffled.
I have the Version A of this product. Version B is out now. Mine is about 6 years old and I have used it everywhere I go. Remember that hotel wireless in unsecured. That means that it's no different than a coffee shop.I usually travel with 2 PC's, a work PC and a personal netbook. Or I may also have my family with me and they have their own machines as well. I used to travel with an Aluratek wifi modem that works with my wireless card. I mainly use this Aluratek in my home office when my Cable HSI goes down. I have everything in the home office connected into a switch, and the switch is plugged into my Netgear WNDR3400 router. All I have to do is unplug the LAN card from the WNDR and plug it into the Aluratek and I now have internet access throughout the home office via my wireless card and Aluratek modem. But for travel I have found a simpler and better solution, the free software called connectify.What I do is one of two things.1) If I am using my wireless Verizon card on my netbook or laptop, I'll run a very cool program called connectify. That program turns my laptop or netbook with the wireless card into an instant hotspot. I can secure connectify with WPA2 AES protection and each machine has access to the internet via my netbook or laptop running connectify. So, plug wireless card (Verizon in my case) into USB slot on Netbook, Start Connectify. Other PC's can now join my Netbook which is running as a hotspot. I can still use my Netbook for other things simultaneously. This is really an amazing piece of technology when you think about it! I'm also very interested in some of the new Sprint Android phones, although I don't have one yet. It looks like they offer hotspot capability for up to 5 clients.2) If I have a hardwired LAN cable in a hotel or office building, I'll use this DLINK travel modem to make the connection wireless. For me, the single biggest benefit of this device is a cable that allows me to power the modem off of a single USB slot. Since hotels are notorious for not having enough electric outlets, I usually bring a powerstrip along; but if I am packing light, I'll just plug this modem into my usb slot on my netbook or notebook with the supplied USB > ROUTER power cord. How cool is that? Plug netbook into the outlet, plug modem into netbook. Now both machines or the whole family has secure wireless iwth WPA AES.I've been thinking of picking up the N version of this. Trendnet has one that looks identical to it. But someone wrote that it needs 2 usb ports for power; so maybe I am just better off with this one. Plus, this works so well, I don't know that I really need N wireless for travel.NOTE: I have made my SSID and WPA-PSK passwords the same on both the travel router and Connectify, so as long as I am only running one or the other, the same wireless profile works for both. I also used a Brother P-Touch labeller to label the SSID and the WPA-PSK key on the bottom side of the modem so colleagues can figure it out.I've been in business conference rooms where we need internet access and there aren't enough LAN cables. Rather than carry around a switch, which I used to do, I now just plug this in.This is such a great device. It's been in production since 2004 and it's just great. I also have the old Netgear wireless router. It works great as long as there is only 1 connection to it. And actually that has its advantages as well. If you are travelling alone, you really don't want to share your connection. And with the Netgear its impossible for anyone to get in; there's a hardware switch that selects only 1 user. But unfortunately, the multiple user capability causes it to lose connectivity every minute or so... bummer...I have also seen the Engenious router, it looks very nice but would be interested in hearing if it can be powered by a USB port. If so, it appears to be a great option as well with lots of good reviews.Now, this little fellow does other things as well. It can act as a wireless client or access point. I haven't used it for that as I use it so much for travel that it would be inconvenient. I just leave this permanently packed in its case my carryon.I think it's important to note that I haven't ever had a situation in the 6 years that I've had this and the dozens of people that have connected to it that anyone's had a problem connecting. On some of the comments for the other units, some people complain they can't connect to the travel router. This just works.Now the CONS. Although the travel router is easy to use once it's set up; I think the setup instructions are pretty cryptic. They may have improved, and maybe there's now a setup wizard or something mine didn't have; but you may have to read the instructions a few times. Also, there's a little switch on mine that changes the MODE of the unit from Router to Client to Access point. If you forget that it's there and it gets switched to the wrong mode accidentally, you may find yourself scratching your head wondering why it isn't working.
I just received this card and popped it into my Nikon Coolpix 3100. It definitely takes pictures much faster, which was one of the few complaints I had with this camera, the lag between pushing the shutter and getting the shot. If this continues to work as well as it has today, it was worth the few extra dollars.
Generally, this is a fine camera. I bought it, even though I already owned an Olympus digital with similar resolution and a bigger viewing screen (3" vs. 2.5" on the Canon), but without an optical viewfinder. I was disappointed that there is no ready way to shut off the flash on the Canon, other than going to manual settings. But, even more disappointed when I attempted to take pictures in full sunlight, and found that the sunlight streaked, and in some cases totally obscured, the photo when the camera was pointed even about 45 degrees from the direction of the sunlight. Sometimes, one just cannot help shooting toward the sun. I have not experienced such a "leak" with any other digital camera I have ever owned, including Canon, Minolta and Olympus. I did get some relief by using my other hand as a sun shield, but even that was dicey. Other than that, the overall viewability of the screen and quality of the pictures were superior.
A real disappointment. At first I was very happy with it. It installed easily and worked well. But......2-3 times per day, it hangs. You can't access the internet, you can't access the router via the browser interface, you can't even ping it. The solution is to power cycle it, but this is awkward as there is no power switch. Have to pull the power cable and re-insert.If this happened once a week or so, it would be acceptable, but 2-3 times per day makes it basically useless to me. It's going back. This is unfortunate, as I am a fan of Linksys products (and prices). But I also like Netgear, so I guess I will give them a try.
Broke and smeared ink all over,was not even use able at all... I was not happy and should get a replacement
I just recently got a used Mac mini from a cousin and too bad it does not have the old modem inside, I ordered an external modem from Amazon, when the modem arrived I just plug it and run, well it's amazing.
So I bought this maybe 6 months ago from Wal-Mart and it was the cheapest name-brand blu-ray player I could find. Works wonderful! I love it, but here's my issue. Just recently I decided to get actually use the NetFlix option on it only to find out that it does not have an internal wireless card. You have to go out and buy a very expensive wireless adapter for it, which is about half the cost of the blu-ray player itself. It's on my wishlist. I think I'll use my Wii for NetFlix while I save up. Now, you can get the next model up, the BD-6500, which has an internal wireless card, but it is at least $50 more initially. I don't know, maybe it's worth it.
Easy to hook up and easy to use, even for me - a relative novice.The quality of the scanned images is superb. Absolute value for money. I have had people ask me if my scanned photograph prints sent as jpg files were images from a digital camera.
I got this one to replace a more expensive flash drive that I lost. It stores files as good as any other flash drive. Sometimes it needs to be replugged in to get it to show up as a available drive on my computer. I placed it on my key chain this time and it was working out fine till the handle part broke off.
I love it. Great investment. Recommend to anyone that does not know where they are going and in addition, the bluetooth is EXCELLENT idea (built-in).
I ordered this part and it worked great according to the description. it was alot cheaper than replacing the amp itself. I would highly recommend this product !!!
You know..........I had this device for about 1 year. Of those 12 months, I used it 3 times. So taking it out the other day I was surprised that NONE of the USB ports worked. NONE. So I can only think that you can get three good uses before the USB part dies. Strangely enought, the light still works.
For all those who lead active lives, it's a must have... although only limited to the one model, it's an outstanding accesory to keep your camera high and dry, regardless of the activity, and make great underwater pictures.
This site recommended this case for Olympus cameras implying that it will suit all Olympus cameras. That was a mis-information. I have an Olympus C-750 digital camera and there is no way I can push the camera in to this case. A waste of my money!
Dell makes it very easy to replace the keyboard of the Inspiron 1200. There's a black connector that lifts up and snaps down on the ribbon cable of the replacement keyboard. Great replacement part.
After doing about 2 days worth of research, I knew what I wanted in a GPS Navi; something compact, clear, text to speech directions, and affordable. The Nuvi covered all the bases. It has so many useful features and is easy to use. I got it for my wife and she really loves it. The Bluetooth feature is superb as well. This is the GPS for you...
If you have no standards about sound then this is for you, it is a cheap speaker system with no bass but tons of treble..flat sound.It's appearance is great and it was easy to use, but if you want good sound look elsewhere this will just dissapoint you.
Being that this is my first digital camera, I was a little skeptical of its capabilities. The samsung was given to me as a gift by my dad, but not before doing quite a bit of research on digital cameras and choosing this one. Being that my dad is a professional photographer, he was looking for a camera that would fit my needs. Someone who occasionally takes pictures, dosen't want a lot of gadgets &amp; buttons galore. Basic quality pictures with a few amenities. For the asking price this camera has much more megapixels than a camera that is twice the price. It's ease of use is straight forward, and uncomplicated. I had the camera 2 days b4 going on a road trip to monteray calif, and I didn't even read the manual. Within a few hours I knew how to use all of it's features as if I had owned it for many months. I took some great pictures in all different lighting situations, and even a few movie pic's. After downloading them onto my computor, I was amazed on how clear and precise they came out. One of two drawbacks this camera has is it's view screen. When trying to see what it is your taking a picture of during the day, the screen becomes so washed out, it turns white. The other draw back is that it goes through two double AA'S in one day (no lie) And that isn't even having it on but for only a few minutes here and there!! My solution was to purchase &quot;NIMH&quot; rechargeable batteries that should last a least two days. On a 2 or 3 day trip a couple extra sets should be plenty. A week trip or longer, you should carry a least a dozen and don't forget to bring the charging case! In all fairness talking with other owners of digital cameras, The general consensus is that they too with their different brands of digital cameras, have the same issues.
Glad that I received 2500mAh cells. Charger also has an in-built cut-off function that saves the batteries from excessive charging and hence retains a long life of the batteries.As a worldwide charger, this should come with a round-pin adapter to support easy usage in other countries.
Would look around and get something bigger at this point for the same price, but it was good when I got it a while back. Still holding up well and zero problems.
You can hear the difference. Compare this cable to a standard cable and the sound is clear and full.
This camera works great. It stays in my car and gets bounced around a lot. I had a cheaper one (the basic polaroid model) and after any turbulace it would spit out 3 pictures at a time and none would turn out. At $1 a pic, that's not cost effective. I've had no problems with this and it works great everytime I've used it. Worth the extra couple bucks.
I got sick of having to pull USB cables out of my computer everytime I needed to free up a plug for my printer, and I realized that this is exactly what I needed. So far I am loving this thing. It has freed up alot of clutter on my desk and you can't put a price on the time it has saved me from never having to unplug USB cables again. Also, it will power up any devices you have that are powered through USB such as a rechargable mouse. This is important as some USB hubs don't have this feature. The blue lights on it are also cool. It even has a plug for an AC adaptor, in case you need to plug devices into it without it being plugged into a computer.
This receiver is amazing. I don't know anywhere else you can get the outstandingly clean sound for so little expenditure. If I need another receiver, I'll look for a Sherwood.
I have had the Harmony 670 for about a month. I can see where they are going with it but it definitely needs improvement to make it useful. The set up was not bad and it handled most of my hardware. It did not handle my RF direct-tv receiver and it could not get the line-in on my Sony vcr to work correctly. I have worked around both of these problems but the main difficulty with this unit lies in the overall design. The buttons are tiny and very close together. The button labels are nearly unreadable because the font is so small. My eyesight is not perfect but I have no problem reading the newspaper without glasses. To read the labels on the harmony I have to have full light and magnifier glasses. Every logiteck device I own has been a delight to use but this thing will probably end up in the closet before long. This is a classic case of function suffering for form.
This version of the Ipod comes in with a whopping 160GB of capacity for your music, videos, tv shows or movies whatever suites your fancy. I am happy because i will be able to get a good deal more of my cd library on my Ipod.I also enjoy the new cover flow feature that allows you to go through your music by cover and see what is available on the other side. Also with the overall interface of the Ipod and how your able to view not only your cd cover, but the song and album title along with the track number and what if any rating that you've given the specific song. It just feels a lot better this time around with everything this time. I'm not saying its perfect because nothing is.But with this version of the Apple 160 GB iPod Classic it comes very close..a great buy. I didnt have an issue with shipping since i ordered straight from Apple instead with the engraving all that. I've had no issues with this Ipod being compatible with my Laptop...i just went and sync'd all my songs and videos to be downloaded to my laptop and it did so without issues at all.Love it so far and i dont expect that attitude to change anytime in the future. Excellent!!
I've been trying to get into photography of small objects including jewelry. The Ezcube does offer an unbeatable "bubble" in which you can creatively and freely experiment with light to find the right angles for the best photographs. My problem is that I cannot yet afford good lights, so my homemade solutions are a bit below standard. Still, Ezcube offers great flexibility and the ease of testing ... and then stores away in a snap, to reappear only when needed. If you're into small objects photography, do yourself a favor and buy this great product.
In ten seconds my video recorder came back to live.En diez segundos my video grabadora vlvi&oacute; a la vida.
My mid-eighties Pioneer CD player -- now used as a bedside player -- has proved to be a better sounding and more reliable machine than a series of inferior-built portables. The only problem with the Pioneer is that there is no volume control for the headphone input, and with a sensitive pair of cans (Grado SR80s) way too loud.The Koss VC20 Volume Control performs as advertised. It's a simple, lightweight volume attenuator that brings down the volume to a bearable listening level. Please note that it's not an amplifier, which means it's great for dialing down the volume, but is not going to amplify a weak signal. One reviewer here complained that the high-end was degraded as the control decreased the volume. Not so in my experience. It's natural for the high-end to lose some brightness as volume decreases, and is especially a problem for old ears that are losing their ability to hear higher frequencies as decibel level decreases. It sounds fine to me.This little Koss volume control is a cheap and effective device. After a few months, I'm still satisfied with the purchase.
Why spend the big bucks when this one does the trick!!!As to the seller: their e-mail confirmation was not accurate,and they did not respond to my question, the order was correct, thank goodness!
This is a great lens. It delivers the vivid colors and super sharp images all across the focal range. It's light and compact so so you will barely know its there especially if you are use to heaver lenses like Canon 17-40 F/4L, this lens closest rival. This is no "L" lens when it comes to build quality and autofocus speed, but I will give it a slight edge on image sharpness and it is about half the price of Canon's. I would rate the auto focus and build about 7 out of 10. It should stand up to good use over the years as long as nothing to major happens. I would say this lens is definitely the better choice over the Sigma version. Another advantage with the Canon lens besides what I already said is the Canon can be used on full frame cameras, this lens unfortunately can not. So when deciding on which lens to get this will be a area to give some thought. *added* I forgot to mention my biggest complaint about this lens, is the noise if its AF moter. It is loud and can be annoying at times. If you can live with this then it is a great lens to have. Overall, this lens can not be beat for the price.
This is my favorite all around lens. This lens makes up for my laziness when I don't feel like dragging out my tripod to get great close-ups. You will not be disappointed with this lens.
got for my wife, and she loves it. the kids take and use it a lot as well. it goes pretty loud and clear and is easy to use. Good price for what you get!
IT IS NOT WHAT I THOUGHT IT WASIT DOSE FIT THE CAMRA BUT I THOUGHT THAT IT HAD A USB END ALSO , SO THAT I COULD HOOK TO MY COMPUTER
I'm kind of a gadget nut I guess, so I have all the stuff to go along with my Canon A95 camera, including the 0.7x and 1.75x conversion lenses by Canon, and the .45x and 3.2x conversion lenses from Opteka.With the 2 Opteka lenses (bought together) I got only one bundled aluminum adaptor by yet another company (and not the one shown on Opteka's page). Although I like aluminum because it matches the camera, it does not mate to the camera very well, and has some rotational slop and general wobbliness.The Canon adaptor is made from that hard type of plastic commonly found on 35mm SLR lenses, so it is pretty sturdy. Further, when it clicks in place on the camera, there is no movement at all - very secure.So...plastic that works, or nice aluminum which is questionable?Well, I'm going to use the aluminum one strictly to hold filters, and I bought 2 more Canon ones (that makes 3) for the lenses. I plan to leave them attached to 2 lenses because I hate screwing the lens on and off.
Despues de tanto informarme de todos los diferentes modelos de Tv y sus tecnolog&iacute;as (DLP, LCD, PLASMA, etc), mi desici&oacute;n fue comprar este modelo, realmente estoy muy satisfecho con &eacute;l, excelente calidad de imagen en alta definici&oacute;n, actualmente tengo conectado mi xbox 360 y no me quedo de absolutamente nada.... se v&eacute; excelente a partir de 2 metros de distancia. Recomendado al 100%
I think this is a great filter, it not only does what it's suppose to do, but it does it very well. I bought this filter to use with my AIO fax machine. It not only allowed my machine to fax Utah, and Florida, (GET THIS )With this filter I did it useing -Magic Jack- Yes "Magic jack" Again great filter.
I would first like to thank the other reviewers of this product, without everyones input, I would have had doubts on this purchase. Now on to my take on these headphones:1) They are quite comfortable and easy to adjust to one's cranial needs (which for me is a big deal, considering my head is on the larger side).2) The cushions offer noise cancellation to the max and have not made my ears feel sweaty (and I have read that they need replacing after one year of use. This for me seems reasonable because of cleanliness).3) They easily fold up and down for safe keeping in the nice sony case.4) The sound quality (which is in my opinion is most important) is very luxurious! I am continually listening through my favorite songs and discovering the hidden sounds that cheap headphones will never yield. These are also great for recording and mixing. Breaking these in is the key to get the full depth and clarity that all have described about these headphones.I will definitely be putting these to good use. I highly recommend sony's mdr7506's to any individual obsessed with tone and audio.
After reading lots of reviews, I decided on this Food strainer. I'm very pleased with the B2B! It did not leak while dealing with tomatoes for soup. It feels well made and it operatives better than some other "higher end" food mills I've used in the past. The only thing I concerned about is the plastic spout--hope it lasts. Oh BTW keep an eye on the little plastic gasket--blends in with everything when cleaning:)
I visit india last year and needed some reliable converter for all my 110 stuff. This one is awesome works for both 50/1600 watt appliances.
I had forgotten that I reviewed this item over 3 years ago - but got a reminder email when Baterdene Sambalaibat commented on my original review. Thank you for setting me straight. I must admit that I've learned a lot about how these things work after I gave this antenna a poor rating. After moving from my original house-dense neighborhood (with lots of reflected signals), and spending some time to look up the relative compass direction of the transmission towers and adjusting this antenna properly, it really works great - much better than other antennas that I tried. It's much better than the outside-mount hi-def antenna that I tried a couple months ago, which I returned when it didn't measure up to this antenna. I'm between 30-40 miles away from the transmission towers, which are in two separate directions from my house, and pick up all of the local HD stations, which I couldn't do with a standard directional house antenna.This thing is great. If it doesn't work well for you, it is probably user error. Apologies for my previous bad review, included below for reference:I bought this after reading the positive reviews that I saw here, expecting to experience a dramatic improvement in reception over my shabby OLD rabbit ears. I was disappointed because this Terk didn't provide any improvement over what I had been using. I can't receive any stations clearly. Not even one - VHF or UHF! Even though this thing is right next to a 2nd-floor window and probably less than 15 miles from the transmitter. The power amplifier on this thing is a joke - it's nearly worthless. I have no idea how others are pulling in numerous hi-def stations as they claim to be.
I bought one for my 12 year old kid. She demonstrated it to her friends and now all of them want one for Xmas! Great video, Great interface and pretty good housing.Shortcomings are limited to not being able to use it as a portable hard drive and no podcasts yet but it's being a Microsoft, I am sure the updates are coming...Trash that cultists iPod and stop following the crazy crowd.
Nice strap, I like the neck cushion material, very soft with little to no irritation to my neck when wearing it. I would like it to be about 4 to 6 inches longer. The double strap locks are a nice way to secure the straps but they took some work to get attached without bunching up. If it were 2 or 3 inches longer on each strap it would be easier to adjust, and that would make it about a perfect fit for me. Very sturdy and well made. I really like the detachable clasps for each side so that it makes stowing my camera in a bag easier and I don't have to stuff the strap in all bunched up. Should last a long time.
Great "Old School" Dymo Labeling. I needed it to replace original Dymo labeling on a Mesa Boogie Mark 1 Amplifier. While I use the other modern labeler for 95% of jobs, sometimes the re McCoy is the best!
I tried two linksys wireless cards and they were bad, one barely got a signal and the other one simply didn't detect my router.This one immediately did work after installing the drivers. Granted I've only had it for a week, but am very pleased. Our router is at the bedroom which is in the other end of the house (my desktop is in the bedroom opposite side) and the signal is awesome!!!
I bought these on an impulse buy, cheaply.... so i wasn't expecting much; but to my surprise they were worse than i thought. The whole subwoofer thing is "COOL" for like the first five minutes out of the box, but then you realize it doesn't hit the lows, overwhelms the sound quality, causes some funny echoing on chorus, and built like $2 paper mache.On the other hand, i couldn't believe the comfort! Really snug and and they fit just right... but no matter the comfort I don't wear garbage on my head!!! I personally own SHURE SRH 750DJ's and sennheiser 555HD so professional sound, Bass is what i want; these headphones don't cut it. If your looking for massive bass i suggest the sennheiser 212, same price range and x1000000000 times better at everything, except the flashy "Im a Cool Kid, look at my cool headphones" concept!
I used these headphones for the first time last night. Without question I just wasted [$$$]. First, as noted in other reviews, the controls are very small and difficult to use. There is also quite a bit of hiss when using these. I was sitting 8 feet from the televion and the reception was very annoying. I had trouble enjoying the movie I was watching because the background hiss kept distracting me. I fiddled with the settings and could not get any better reception.The base station is constructed out of cheap plastic with very little weight and balancing the headphones on the charger properly is not easy.This is the second brand of wireless headphones I've owned for watching DVD movies and I highly recommend to any potential buyers to stay away. I wish I had better news.
This is great for the money. I use it at work where we have to keep our music down to a minimum. This set of speakers works great for that.
The only thing you need to know about this cooler is that it works! In a normal water cooled system the coolest your water will ever be cooled down to by the radiator is the air temperature in your room. This system uses TECs to cool the water to below ambient temperature. When I touch the tubes coming off the water block you can tell they are actually quite cool. Of course under load they are not quite as cool since the CPU is heating it up, but the water has ALWAYS been cooler than the water in my other liquid systems.I currently have this cooler on my CPU and an external Corsair Nautilus 500 system cooling my graphics card. Even overclocked a full Ghz over standard the CPU is at 84 degress F, 30 degrees C at idle. Under full load running Super PI or Orthos it will get up to 100-120 degrees F. Definitely far within safety parameters. Let's just say that my overclocking is not currently limited by my CPU temperature anymore.
This Automatic TV Volume Controller work very well and its fit my need.I read the advertise's product specification and take my chance to percharge oneand turn out it works good.
dish network 500 dish is the work horse of satelite tv, i have had one since 1998 an it faded so i bought a new one just to have that new look.
For the price you aren't taking a big risk... but I can assure you that my experience with this bayttery is very positive... every bit as good as OEM battery.
Easy to order. Shipped and received in very timely manner.
Extension cable works as advertised. Fair price and speedy shipping, so no complaints there. Cable is about 2' long not 3' as the title implies, which is fine because a 3' extension is not necessary for most everyday uses.
I bought this so I could listen to my new mp3 player in the car. I use it all the time and it works great. There are enough channels that you can always find a station to come in clear. The only improvement would be if it had a digital display for the radio station. Instead they are printed on the device, and they are very small and difficult to read when driving. I would suggest choosing a station before you pull out of the driveway!
This wireless headphone system arived quickly, was easy to install, works quite well and was fairly easy on the check book. What else could you ask for?
I've been using this card with Minolta Dimage 7i for a few weeks. It's completely worry-free card. It works properly, fast and doesn't create any problems at all. It has room for over 100 5M pictures (low jpg compression), so it will be probably enough for the most events. Plus Amazon has a very nice memory finder wizard so you can make sure it is compatible with your camera. And price is also great comparing to the other brands. Solid 5 stars.
PC arrived with more than I expected. Setup of the PC was a breeze and also was as fast as needed. Seller was prompt on delivery and very good at communication.
This is truly an awesome 3in1 printer! It was easy even for a non-techie person like me to set up. Can't get any better printer for the money. Going from a simple Canon S520 printer, I really appreciate all of the added features and especially the media slots where I can print pictures from my flash card now instead of having to hook up my camera, download onto the computer, save into a file and then print. This is a good one you shouldn't pass up on.
I bought a full size Panasonic iPod docking station for my bathroom and it sounds good. I bought this for my workout room and it sounds even better at half the price. It makes my Panasonic look sound like a piece of junk. I didn't expect it to sounds so good for the money. I have been pleasantly surprised.
I had high hopes for these speakers. They have two drivers each, and a bass port to supposedly maximize the lower frequencies. The listed frequency response is 40Hz-20KHz, so I thought they might actually have decent bass response.Sadly, they do not. The bass is virtually nonexistent. Although the 40Hz listing is among the lowest I've seen for a pair of 2.0 speakers, these speakers don't live up to their specs.Furthermore, the high end is brittle and tinny. The midrange is okay. The speakers also exhibit a faintly audible hum when turned on, which is a bit annoying. They feel light and fragile as well. One of the speakers also has one of those ubiquitous blue LEDs on the front (for some reason, the picture of the product at the time of this writing does not show this). It's very bright and distracting.I returned these to the place of purchase and picked up a pair of JBL Duet Speakers for just a couple bills more, and I have been much, much happier with them.The Ultrasonic Pro 2.0 speakers are on par with any pair of cheap PC 2.0 speakers you can buy. If I was comparing them to nothing, I'd give them two stars. But since I'm comparing to other similarly priced speakers, they get just one star from me. There's no compelling reason to buy them over anything else.
The memory performed as expected, and Amazon's price was the best available at the time.
This umbrella enhances my Vivitar 285HV. It gives me that clean wide natural light that I need specially with portraits.Way better than those black-silver coated ones, IMHO.My only gripes are:- I did not read the description properly, I was hoping for a collapsible umbrella, luckily my camera bag has a couple of external latches.- It doesn't have a strap nor a bag (thus four stars). Two of my other umbrellas have one but again I should have re-read the description.
Have these hooked up to use on the back deck. They mounted easily with the provided mount and have lasted three years outside. They provide fairly good sound....not bose quality but still very good.
I have had this monitor now for almost a month. I waited to write a review until I could put this little baby through the paces. I have to say, I'm mighty impressed with it. I don't know who it was that says you can't use LCD monitors for gaming or for editing images, but whoever it is they are all wet! This monitor's features make it "the" choice for both photo editing and gaming. I have all the newest games, I woun't even bother to list them all, just suffice it to say that I have gamed with Half-Life, Homeword 2, Crazy Taxi 3, Nascar Thunder 2004, Deer Hunter 2005, Battlefield: Viet Nam, Combat Flight Simulator, Drift, Attack Squadron, Ghost Master, Alice, Trophy Bass 4, And they and all the others were absolutely perfect!As for image editing, using Ulead PhotoImpact 6 it was flaeless. Adobe CS 8 however needed me to set up a profile for the monitor. You need to go to the Envision web site and download the LCD monitor color profiles and install the one for this monitor under the desktop properties - settings tab - advanced button - color management tab. Then, you're set.The Pivot software is good, but you need to update it after installing it. I deleted all the other pivot settings except 0 and 90 degrees as the others are useless for this monitor.The pivot feature is very nice if you are editing photos that require it and it is almost a requirement, at least you'll think so, for viewing the web, especially just for reading news and such.Technologically, the monitor's manufacture is superior. I have zeero dead pixels upon arrival. It is relatively easy to set up, but read the short instructions FIRST! The stand is of extremly sturdy construction. The pan and tilt feartures are very handy, and I don't know how I ever got along with the 17" CRT I had before. The accessories are OK but if you use the Pivot feature often as I do they are merely an annoyance. The tray that is the base of the monitor suffices for me, and I use it constantly.Overall, I would say that this is a Superior product and for it to be offered under $300 is a true bargain. And, coupled with a three year manufacturers' warranty, a very good deal indeed.
I use this power supply to make colloidal silver water. I recommend this unit to anyone else looking for an easy to use and reliable device.
very poor quality drivers, tech support almost zero (unless one speaks taiwanese dialect), I whish I could send it back (lost the original packing)...What a waste of money !
Why by name brand at triple the price when you can purchase an Ultralast battery?
I was in the market for an ultracompact camera that could still manage to deliver great image quality. I had been looking at numerous brands and models but eventually decided on this PowerShot SD700 IS.The big deal with this camera is the IMAGE STABILIZATION. What this does is compensates for say, a shaky hand, and makes images sharper and clearer in the process. Now, other brands have things such as an "Anti-Shake DSP". These do serve the same basic purpose, but do so DIGITALLY, by (among other things) messing with your ISO and shutter speed! NOT COOL! Canon's method is OPTICAL, which actually adjusts the lens to achieve this, so the images are sharp and clear without any additional noise.How well does this work in real life? I don't know about the rest of you but I'm a caffeine junkie, and my hands can be a little shaky at times. This camera helps me keep stable shots. It even improves your image quality when using a slower shutter speed. I was amazed at the images I was getting with a 1/8 shutter and no tripod!Now, a word on megapixels: you might say that 6MP is a bit low when compared to the 10MP cameras that are out today. I'll tell you this: Any camera 5MP and up is going to be way more than enough for pretty much any type of photo printer. As the adage goes, "quality over quantity", and images will look better with a great 6MP camera than a mediocre 10MP camera.Image quality aside, I LOVE the aesthetics of this camera. It's a *little* big for an ultracompact, but it has a solid and tactile feel, you can tell its put together well. Either way, it fits very easily into my jeans pockets (and I buy my jeans on the slim-fitting side) and I can use it one handed. The buttons are a little small, as is the dial, but such is the price to pay for a small camera. The menus are RAPID and very easy to navigate, powers on quickly, shutter lag is nearly nonexistent (though shot-to-shot times could be better).My gripes?- MANUAL FEATURES. I know, nobody buys an ultracompact point-and-shoot for manual features, but I would gladly pay an extra $100 just to be able to set my own aperture and shutter speed. However, none of their competitors are really doing this either.- Thickness; no, 1.04 inch is not huge, but competitors' cameras are clocking in at 0.8 or 0.6 (Casio Exilim), and Canon should be keeping up with the likes of the ultra-ultra-compacts and giving us a truly slim camera-- even if it means trading in that nice 4x zoom for 3x.- Buttons are small. Optical viewfinder is too small for anyone to use, they should have just done away with it and given us a larger screen.- Shot-to-shot time could be improved.Sure, the SD700 IS is not perfect, but it's the closest thing there is to "perfect" when it comes to a midrange ultra-compact. Highly recommended.
I don't know what others received, but I am extremely disappointed. This wire is not as advertised, it is definitely not premium quality copper wire. When my two packages arrived, I had ordered some other stuff along with it, I thought it didn't get shipped. There was no way it could be in these light, small boxes. Then I opened them and found this wire that looks like stuff from the 99 cents store. If I wanted cheap, basic speaker wire I would have just ordered the RCA speaker wire. Price is too good to be true, back to Amazon it goes!
I like it. It's simple, inexpensive, no battery backup, but with enough bells and whistles to do the basic job. Worked fine right out of the box.
We bought this machine to replace a Hewlett Packard with similar features. Big mistake. Like some other people mentioned, the print heads need to be cleaned about 10 times per month. And doing the print tests to check it after cleaning the heads uses up huge amounts of expensive ink. After only having it for 2 months, we shelved it and went back to the Hewlett Packard. The print quality is consistently bad on faxes. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Works well, although doesn't exactly have the smoothest movement in the world. Best suited for still photography or video where the camera won't need to be moved. The carrying handle is hard to grasp, as the legs get in the way when closed -- so the handle is really only helpful when repositioning it with the legs open. The nice bonus is the extra quick release head, so if you have 2 cameras (or lose a head), you'll have a spare!
I put this on my home theater setup. I don't often use the surround sound, the wii or the slingbox, and I wanted a way to completely turn them off. I hooked it all up and then put a Kill a Watt on the plug to measure it.Everything turned on costs me 41 cents a day. Turning everything off through the power strip except the cable box and the TV cuts the cost to 26 cents a day.Works great.
I bought a pair of these speakers at Home Depot and the transmitter was problematic. It would turn on when first plugged in, then die about a minute later. Returned to store and got another pair with same results. Returned again and tried the third pair at the store. Three strikes, they're out! Probably just a bad batch with the same problem for all.
I bought this 1 month ago and I am blown away! It didn't even mention in the specs that it scales HD! I plugged my canblevosion box with HD and it works!! Also, the best picture I have seen with a DVD. remote was easy but not great but the picture was stunning!!!
This little recorder works great. I'm using it primarily for newspaper interviews, but it records high enough quality sound that I can also upload clips to a radio station that I work for.It's easy to use and seems pretty durable. The price was good, too. I've seen it listed for $50+ more on other websites.
Very high quality earphones at an excellent price. I droppen them under an office chair, rolled back, and it stripped the wire abt 1/2 to 1in. on both of them from the top, down. they still work perfectly! and that happened quite some time ago.
better price than buying direct from Sony. Easy input ..worked right awayvery pleased
I ordered this as a charging cable only to be kept in my purse and used while I'm out and about. The cable does everything I expected it to. I even bought one for my mom.
I have been using this cardbus for over a year now.. I am totally satisfied with this...
Received these cables in the mail yesterday. I was VERY excited to received these because just that morning my TV began flickering (no video/audio on HD channels). I figured it was just the HDMI cable, simple right? Well that was actually a handshake issue with comcast, not HDMI cable related, but anyways.I order 2 cables for a blu-ray player we expect to have for Christmas. I have purchased a Vizio cable in the past which works well with my 42LD520. The Vizio cable cost $30 at Walmart. Two of these cables cost $5 combined, free shipping (w/ other items). First thing I noticed right away is how these cables were identical to the Vizio cable I had... IDENTICAL in construction. Both gold plated. I plugged in the cable and it works beautifully.I know many people will wonder whether this cable is high speed and if it will produce true 1080p picture. The answer is yes. The cords I received are GT Max branded 1.3v cables. High Speed, 1080p cables.I could not rate the durability or reliability, as I've only used the cable for a day. But I'm sure they are fine, the appear to be just as durable as the Vizio cable I have and they actually fit a little better in my LG set. These cables are a steal. I'm very curious to know how much these bad boys are marked up in the box stores if these guys can sell them for $2.50 a piece.Shipping was quick, order on a Sunday, arrived on a Thursday, coast to coast.Overall, this will prove to be a smart purchase.
I am using this in a Human Resources office for non-volume copying. It performs excellent. The duplex mode come in handy for 2 sided copying and performs flawlessly.
This is junk. I put the stickers on the windows of my doors last week and today when washing these windows the paint of the stickers came clean of. This is my worst Amazon purchase ever, that fortunately set me back two beers only.Don't buy this, and Amazaon, stop selling this junk. Amazon forces you to give at least one star, but actually this failure should be rated negative stars.
I have called linksys on many occasions regarding the support of this product. the product failed after a firmware upgrade. I have had the worst time getting linksys to provide support for thier own products. let just say I am out $. and they dont care because they already have my money.
I found the player to be easy to use and very functional. It met all my needs except one. This player will not play audio books from Audio dot com. The Company I got it from, J and R, was wonderful bending over backwards to assist me in an exchange for a player that better met my needs. There was nothing wrong with the SanDisk just the problem with audio books.
I'm using this product as a combiner and it works wonderful. I'm very happy the performance of this product....
This TV is one of the most beautiful lcd's I have ever seen,I was scared at first when I read this TV suffered HDMI problems with the PS3,so far so good with the ps3 as my blue ray player it is awesome.I also have the HD DVD Toshiba A2 which looks great on this set to.My order went flawlessly no problems with Amazon or the shipping company it only took 4 days to get here.I don't have any problems with TV for [...]$ free shipping I think its the best deal on the net,this tv retails for [...]$ at my local CC.So don't be afraid I will be using [...] for all my electronics from now on.
Great sound from this small unit. Worked it out in backyard. Everyone was amazed at the sound coming from this unit. I did not give 5 stars because it does not charge my touch iPod but overall a rel nice sounding and sturdy portable speaker.
I purchased this grille about 4 years ago and have used it many times. I have smoked pork butts, turkeys, and chickens in it and they have all came out great. You can also use this as a standard grille for steaks and burgers and etc. which I have done several times. This is a well built quality grille that will last for many years of cooking. I would recomend this grille to anyone who wants a good multipurpose grille that is easy to use, clean up and store.
sometimes the volume fades, but all i have to do is wiggle the cord a little and it comes back. i guess i can't complain it was just a little over $5, but other than that, they've been pretty good so far.
CD Clock Radio was received only two days after order was placed and works perfectly. It's just what I was looking for and couldn't find it anywhere else. Would definitely order from this vendor again.
I've never taken the time to write a review of a product before but I am so sick of this printer I had to vent. The paper feed tries to grab all the paper in the paper tray EVERY TIME I try to print. Yes, I separate the sheets of paper and make sure they aren't sticking together. I have to print one sheet of paper at a time. Once I get over that hurdle, I have to pray the cradle won't get stuck or one of the ink cartridges won't fall off the cradle. As already mentioned, it goes through ink incredibly quickly. I've gone through several printers and this is the WORST!
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Since the other review on this product is mostly about speakers that are not part of this product listing, let me copy here a description from Crutchfield that is about this receiver.Pro Logic II takes a giant step forward from Pro Logic's 4-channel format by creating a convincing 5.1-channel experience -- with stereo, full-bandwidth surround channels -- for Dolby Surround film soundtracks, and even stereo music sources. With over 12,000 Dolby-encoded movies, and limitless stereo music and TV broadcasts, there are lots of reasons to love Pro Logic II!Of course you also get built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding to enjoy the multichannel digital sound on thousands of DVD movie soundtracks. 100 watts x 5 channels of power (with a frequency bandwidth of 20-20,000 Hz) and 24-bit digital signal processing ensure powerful, dynamic surround performance. And to expand your opportunities for surround sound fun, Circle Surround mode produces 5.1-channel sound from 2-channel sources.This versatile receiver has plenty of inputs for all of your A/V gear: 4 digital inputs, 3 audio inputs (including one for a turntable), and 5 A/V inputs (including 5 S-video for high-resolution sources like DVD, S-VHS and DBS, plus a 5.1-channel input for formats like DVD-Audio). The VR-507 is ready to accommodate your home audio/video desires now and down the road!DETAILS:Pro Logic II is a new Dolby Laboratories technology that produces surround sound from any stereo source, including CDs, VHS tapes, TV shows, digital audio files like MP3 and AAC, cassette tapes, and FM radio broadcasts. Like Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II has stereo surround output, giving you a more realistic surround sound experience. Unlike Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II allows you to enjoy a "5.1-like" presentation using any analog stereo source. Pro Logic II includes a Movie mode, Music mode, and standard four-channel Pro Logic decoding mode.KAM-1 Power Amplifier Circuitry: This exclusive Kenwood modular amplifier circuit doubles electrical efficiency, producing more power while generating less heat. KAM-1 offers superior sound quality and reliability.96kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Conversion: This unit will accept and play 96kHz/24 bit linear PCM digital audio.5.1-Channel Input: In addition to the built-in Dolby Digital and DTS processing, this unit also has a 5.1-channel input for use with external multi-channel decoders.Surround Modes:*DTS*Dolby Digital*Dolby Pro Logic II*Dolby 3 Stereo: This mode is for systems without surround speakers. The surround information is redirected to the front left and right loudspeakers.*SRS Circle Surround: This mode provides a 5.1-channel surround sound experience with stereo sources*Arena (DSP): Simulates the acoustic environment of a large arena*Jazz Club (DSP): Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club*Theater (DSP): Simulates the acoustic environment of a movie theater*Stadium (DSP): Simulates the acoustic environment of a stadium*Disco (DSP): Simulates the acoustic environment of a disco clubMidnight Mode: This mode compresses the dynamic range of Dolby Digital sources for greater enjoyment of surround sound at low volume. Midnight mode is ideal for listening at night. Note: This mode is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital signals are played.Panorama Mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only): When listening to music, you can enjoy the "wraparound" sound effect when you adjust the Panorama Mode.Dimension Mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only): When listening to music with certain recordings, you will be able to achieve a suitable balance from all the speakers by adjusting the Dimension Mode.Center Width Mode (Pro Logic II Music mode only): The Center Width Mode allows you to adjust the position of the center image.Cinema EQ: The Cinema EQ enhances bass response for films and smoothes the blend between the front speakers and the subwoofer.Speaker Settings:*Subwoofer: You can select ON or OFF. If OFF is selected, the front speakers are automatically set to LARGE.*Front Speakers: You can select NORMAL (small) or LARGE*Center Speaker: If you have selected LARGE as the front speaker size, you can select NORMAL (small), LARGE, or OFF for the center speaker. If NORMAL is selected for the front speakers, you can select ON or OFF for the center speaker.*Surround Speakers: If you have selected LARGE for the center speaker, you can select NORMAL (small), LARGE, or OFF for the surround speakers. If you have selected anything but LARGE for the center speaker, you can select On or OFF for the surround speakers.*Test Tone: The test tone feature allows you to independently adjust the volume level of each channel (front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and subwoofer)*Front Speaker Distance: May be adjusted from 1-30 feet in 1 foot increments*Center Speaker Distance: May be adjusted from 1-30 feet in 1 foot increments*Surround Speaker Distance: May be adjusted from 1-30 feet in 1 foot incrementsInput Level Adjustment (analog sources only): If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the CLIP indicator will blink. To avoid this, you can adjust the input level independently for each analog source. You can select 0dB, -3dB, or -6dB.Source Direct Listening Mode: This mode allows you to bypass all digital processing and tone controls, yielding the purest sound possible for analog sources.Digital Signal Format Auto Detection/Auto Switching: When a digital input is set to D-Auto, the input detects the format of the incoming digital data stream, automatically activating the proper surround decoding mode. You can also adjust the inputs manually.Display Dimmer: The display brightness may be set to one of three levels.Inputs and OutputsFront Panel:*Phones: Standard gold-plated headphone output jack*AV Aux Input: Gold-plated stereo RCA jacks, RCA composite video jack and S-video jackBack Panel:*AM Loop Antenna Input: Two spring clip connections*FM 75-ohm Antenna Input: Slip-on F-Type connector*Phono Input: Stereo RCA jacks with ground screw*CD/DVD Input: Stereo RCA jacks, RCA composite video jack, and S-video jack*MD/Tape Input/Output: Stereo RCA jacks*Monitor Input/Output: Stereo RCA jacks*Video 1 Input/Output: Stereo RCA jacks, RCA composite video jacks and S-video jacks*Video 2 Input: Stereo RCA jacks, RCA composite video jack and S-video jack*Video 3 Input: Stereo RCA jacks, RCA composite video jack and S-video jack*DVD/6 Channel Input: 6 RCA jacks (front left, front right, surround left, surround right, center, and subwoofer)*DVD Coax Digital Input: Standard coaxial digital jack*Video 2 Coax Digital Input: Standard coaxial digital jack*CD/DVD Optical Digital Input: Standard Toslink digital input with a plastic protective cover*Video 3 Optical Digital Input: Standard Toslink digital input with a plastic protective cover*Subwoofer Preamp Output: Mono RCA jack*Monitor Output: RCA composite video jack and S-video jack*System Control Outputs (SL16): 2 Stereo mini-jack outputs that allow you to connect compatible Kenwood components*Speaker Outputs: Binding post outputs for front left (A), front right (A), and center speakers (posts are not 5-way binding posts, because each post has a plastic collar that prevents use with spade lugs and the posts are too far apart to use dual banana plugs). Spring clips for front left (B), front right (B), surround left, and surround right speakers*AC Outlets: 2 Switched AC outlets (150W/1.25A max)
I am very pleased with this lens as it allows me to take sharp photos in very low light or cloudy conditions. It produces crisp photos, even at f/1.8 and I feel that it matches the quality of Canon's more expensive L-series lenses.I currently use it on my EOS Rebel T2i (APS-C sensor) and it works as a zoom lens to some degree. I am looking forward to testing it on a full-frame DSLR to see how it works when shooting portraits.
This was an expensive printer from amazon and it stopped working properly. Problems: black ink streak; overheats; constant jams (using the specified paper weights); and paper will not feed. Sure enough there are HUNDREDS of postings online on self-help sites about how to trouble shoot for these errors. The fixes are not easy, and I'm fairly mechanical. Often they involve either taking the printer apart, or buying costly replacement parts. Not what I signed up for; I've used printers for years sans issue. If it was an isolated instance there wouldn't be so many comments regarding the same issues online. Aside from the cost of the printer, I'm out the cost of all the ink which is significant at about $100 per color set. I would not recommend this printer.UPDATE: I stand by my original review. However, I looked at as many other color printers as I could to find a replacement for this one, and none seemed to fit the bill. They were even much more expensive, or had equally poor or worse reviews. The first few years, when this printer worked, it was fantastic. So ... I had the idea that the drum had just worn out. It is a color laser after all. For $110 I purchased a new OEM IMAGING UNIT, slid it in (very easy to do), transferred the inks, and I have to say this printer is working better than it ever did. The black is black again, and there is no streaking or discoloration. In fact, I have the say that the prints are as good as those produced on our super expensive unit at the office.On the jamming paper, I figured out that some weights do jam, but others do not. I just use the slightly heavier paper and I don't have the jamming / overheating issue. I've been using this printer for years, and I guess some maintenance was to be expected.If you can spend more and get a better printer I guess I'd recommend that, but for now I am staying with this one. It would have been more expensive to replace the ink, and the cartridges on this unit do seem to last a very long time.
This is a solid 120mm fan. I'm using it for the front of my Antec 300 case. It's very quiet, and the blue LED has a nice soft glow. I would definitely recommend this to others.
These headphones are amazing. They have awesome bass and superb clarity on all of the higher frequencies, and a lifetime warranty to boot.Pros:-Awesome sound reproduction. I own a pair of iBeats by Dre that came with the HTC ReZound, and the sound from these is far superior to the sound from the iBeats. These headphones are quite possibly the best set that I have ever owned.-Lifetime Warranty. I have absolutely horrible luck with headphones. Every pair I have purchased have broken in the first month or so. With these, I'm not worried about having to buy another pair ever again... Unless I want some lighter headphones for on the go, which leads me to...Cons:-Heavy, about 2lbs, my neck and external ears were hurting after a couple of hours of wearing these from their weight.-1/4" Audio Cable. You will need to purchase an adapter to use these with an iPod or smartphone to listen to music. For the first week, I was using my bass amp with an aux cable to use these.
I ordered 4 of these for family members for Christmas stocking stuffers. One of the four was broken when it arrived - sounds like the glue holding the prisms had given way, probably due to some banging around during shipping. The other 3 were physically OK, but the viewing image wasn't what I expected (even from a cheap monocular) due to excessive blurring on the edges. Not recommended.
I have found this product works very well. It is much easier and faster than a software solution. Keeps the internet out of your lan.
Easy to see through.. Great for sunlight.. can wipe dust off and it protects your computer.. This is a great product..
This ipod is awesome. it is nothing special but it works for the pupose i need it. to play music! it was shipped literally the day i made the order. i give the seller props
I bought this projector about three years ago and I got it shipped to me while in Iraq, we watched movies on it constantly and took it with me to a couple of places. I now have it currently with me in Afghanistan and the projector still works like it first did straight out of the box. Obviously some scratches here and there, and i haven't had to replace the lamp once yet. Being my first projector i think it was a great buy and i couldn't ask for anything better.
After shopping around on Amazon and comparing products, I finally decided on the Cyber Acoustics Speaker for iPod. The prior reviews were most helpful. I like how it packs up nicely in the travel bag, although you cannot fit the A/C adapter in there (I've tried and made a couple of holes instead). The level and richness of sound this little unit makes is phenomenal. I was skeptical when I made the purchase, but I am quite satisfied now.The only downside I have experienced so far is when it's plugged in and not playing music. If you are sensitive of ear, you may hear a slight 'hum' coming from the speakers. I have yet to put batteries in and see if it has the same result. Other than that, it is a great buy and fits even the largest of iPods.
The item cannot be used in Europe alone. It needs an extra unit so it can be used there (particularly France and Eastern Europe). The extra unit must be purchased separately since they send me only the adapter. So bare this in mind if someone wants to use it in these particular areas.
The initial setup was, as I expected, a pain in the butt. Someone needs to make printers and cameras as user friendly as other peripherals. I couldn't use the USB port because it just didn't work. My printer is hooked up through a serial port.When I first started using it the quality was great. The text and pictures looked very nice and the prints came out pretty fast when I didn't have the quality turned way up. The printer came with some glossy pages and I got some really nice prints out of it.Eventually (maybe 3 months later) my printer goes haywire and starts to print garbage. After restarting the printer and my computer several times it stopped. However, I eventually came to find out that my printer wouldn't print pictures anymore. What?!? I don't see how it can print text perfectly fine, but any kind of picture or shape does not show up. I've tried printing with the highest quality, changing ink cartridges, reinstalling, and upgrading but pictures always come out faint at best. It can become very annoying not being able to print out maps, diagrams, certain PDFs, slides, and other picture containing documents.For the most part I don't need to print pictures that often (thank God for the school printers) but it's just ridiculous that some kind of software malfunction has disabled that feature. I gave it three stars because the text looks nice and the printing is fast.
GREAT PRODUCT NICE TO HAVE 400 DVDS IN ONE PLACE.I READ ALL REVIEWS SO I KNEW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PRODUCT,THEY WERE A GREAT HELP BEFORE I PURCHASED PLAYER SO CHECK REVIEWS !!THEN ORDER ONE FOR YOURSELF.
Worked like a charm! Installed in a snap(pun intended) booted up, system recognized new hardware and ran so much faster. Went from 256mb to 1 gig(512 X 2). Good cheap memory!
This Yamaha CD changer is similar to one that I have had and loved for 20 years. The only problem with the old one was the motor to switch discs had started to wear out. This CD changer is easy to use, has great sound and moves quickly from song to song on random play. The major difference I notice from my old beloved CD changer is that most of the random play features and so on are on the remote.For a little over $200 I don't know how you could do much better. I don't remember, but that is probably about what I paid 20 years ago for the one it replaced. A great unit.
The connector fits only loosely into the laptop socket (the diameter of the plug does not quite match the socket).After just 1 month of light use the point where the wire comes out of the connector head became loose, so the contact is lost and I have to buy a new charger.
I bought 2 of the Rino 530 HCx for 2 weeks now. I'm not satisfy what I have so far. I tested both of them with 2 of my regular Cobra radio.*Unit 1 can transmit and receive radio from around 1 mile.*Unit 2 can not transmit radio farther than 20 feet away. I test this with my other regular Cobra radio and confirmed it.*Unit 2 does not receive any weather radio station at all.*The Map that come with unit is very poor, it only show the highway. You need to buy separate map in order to use the GPS.*Very complicated to use all of the features.I will continue test some more and post more of what I found.
My boyfriend need a charger kit to his office so we bought this one. Is so useful that I bought another one for me.
I have now owned 2 pairs of these headphones. They soind great, but they do not last!!! The rubber cord tends to melt away leaving exposed wire after less than 2 months. This then will give you a great little shock from time to time. eventually you will hear pops and cracks.I loved the sound and feel, but the quality of manufacturing was just crap, avoid these if you can.
I bought this DVD Player for my husband for Christmas (per his request lol) and although I don't know a whole lot about DVD Players, I know that he LOVES it, and he DOES know alot about them - so it must be good! We give it two thumb's up!
This printer was, at the time, a decent value for printing typical text-based documents. It's biggest problem is that it doesn't print graphics well at all. For instance, a Google map is virtually useless as you can barely make out enough detail (street names, thin road lines, etc) to make it worth while. I would look elsewhere.
These headphones are great. Let me tell you now, they are for the casual music listener. these are very lightwieght, and it seems like the earpiece sits on your ear. if you wear glasses, not a problem, these fit pretty well when you have your galsses on.At first they are a little tight. but after about 30 min. or so , they can get kind of comfortable. they produce rich bass( if you have a good quality cd player like Sony Walkman etc. ) and the noise cancelling featue works well. AGAIN THESE HEADPHONES ARE FOR THE CASUAL MUSIC LISTENER WHO DOESNT SPEND THERE TIME TRYING TO PINPOINT EVERY SOUND THEY HEAR,GO OUT FOR A JOG EVERY 2 HOURS. AND THEY ARE NOT FOR PEOPLE WHO DESIRE COMPLETE ISOLATION!! overall these are pretty decent headphones.
You can't beat this value for a HDMI. IT works great. Not as flexable compared to name brand cables but it works just as good for 70 dollars cheaper. What do you have to loose.
I am really blown away by the sound quality of these Olympus Digital Voice Recorders. This is my second one; I previously owned the VN2100 but decided to upgrade (see my review for the VN2100).Pretty intuitive functions/buttons/menus, and my experience with the battery life has been good. Like all Olympus digital recorders, the SP and LP quality recording modes are pretty bad. (If it's a loud lecturer or close-to-mouth dictation, you don't have to worry much, just a bit gritty sounding.) To get a decent smooth-sounding recording you need to record in HQ or XHQ, which takes up a lot more memory, and thus leaves you with less room on the recorder time-wise. Would be annoying except with this model you can download your files to your computer and free up space on the device.Another feature of this model is that is has a removable stereo microphone in case you don't want mono recording. It's really not necessary for lectures or dictation, but can provide a really nice, super-high quality stereo recording if you want.I'm extremely pleased with my purchase. My only pseudo complaint/criticism is that it is not as attractive as the VN2100 or some of the other models. Nevertheless, this is a fantastic product that is well worth the money.
This is a good product, good value... and a great way to have a quiet householdand still get the great full sound experience. Great for people withlow hearing levels... can be adjusted at the head set.The only Neg. is that it dosent sit properly in the rechargeholster...so you need to make sure the charge signal comes on.
I got it for traveling so I didn't have to carry around my Powershot S2 IS while traveling. Now I find myself using it much more often than the larger camera. Th first thing you want to do is get a 1 or 2 gig. memory card. I have a 2 gig card and used it constantly for over a week without downloading the pics onto my computer. On my settings, I can take nearly 1,000 pics with the 2 gig card.I like the rechargable battery which lasts a long time and recharges quickly. The videos are surprisingly good and the quality of the pictures are crisp. It is slightly smaller than my razor phone and fits easily into my pocket. Before I bought this I did a great deal of research and finally narrowed the choice down to this and a Nikkon. The Nikkon was a few dollars less but this had the viewfinder along with the screen. The viewfinder is very handy in bright sunlight. A review for this camera said that it is a camera that a professional photographer would take for quick pictures in the field.I took this on an 8 day cruise to Mexico, recently and took a few hundred shots (many with flash) and some videos. This only downside is that it doesn't have auto stabilization and the optical zoom is 3x (12x with digital zoom)but the other features make this a great camera that is fun and easy to use. It is so easy to change settings that I found myself taking multiple shots of the same scene/subject with the different settings to see which turned out best. This is a great camera to grab, put in your pocket and go. I would highly recommend the Canon PowerShot SD1000.
Looks great, hides wire nicely. Good height for spreading sound into entire room. Only bad thing is the post actually wobbles back and forth when someone walks by them. Not a big deal but does happen.
Absolutely the best Notebook Screen Cleaning wipes I have ever traveled with. I take my notebook with me regularly, as I travel for business. Not only do these wipes perform better than any other I've tried, they also travel well. I have had these in my notebook case for as long as a year, and they always come out of the package moist enough to do a great job, but also dry off quick enough to polish off the screen to look like new.Sam Fowler
No need to say more. FA 31 is the ONE lens you have to get as a pentaxian. It may not be the sharpest lens ever, but the bokeh and rendering is exceptional for sure!
The Tom Tom One XL is larger than most portable GPS navigation units, requiring a special case or a larger GPS case for those that travel frequently. The Li-Ion battery does not have a very long life, and the self-discharge rate is very rapid. I do not recommend leaving it uncharged for weeks. The windshield mount is fairly easy to use, but I do not like how they use the mini-USB connector at the base of the GPS. It seems rather flimsy but it gets the job done. The touch screen is very sensitive and easy to use except in a few instances. Zooming in and out of the main map takes some finesse. I had to use my nails to activate those "precision" controls.Pros:-Sensitive touch screen.-Intuitive menu system.-Excellent online support with additional voices, color schemes, map updates, and extra maps.-Fast re-routes in case you run into unexpected construction zones. I was able to navigate out of a congested area with the help of the One XL.-Clear and useful voice instructions if it loads the correct route.-Easy to add favorites/travel destinations.-Has the entire map of the US pre-loaded.-LCD does not entirely wash out in bright sunlight and can be legible in broad daylight.Cons:-Lack of text to speech support so the GPS does not read off each street.-Inefficient routing. An online magazine did a test between several GPS vendors and Tom Tom consistently performed the worst by choosing the longest and slowest route even though the user selected "Fastest Route".-They should have included a clear-skin to prevent scratching the display. Even though it was designed to be touched, I still recommend buying a clear-skin overlay to prevent any superficial damage.-The large and bulky size of the GPS makes it difficult to find versatile storage cases locally.-The suction cup mount has a flimsy looking arm with a plastic ball and socket joint.Overall:I have always wanted to buy a GPS system just to have maps of the entire US contained in a small computer without having to lug around road maps on road trips. The Tom Tom One XL fulfills this requirement, but the routing software needs to be fixed to provide more logical routes under the "Fastest Route" setting. I give it 4/5 stars mainly because of the inefficient routing. However, the re-routing did not fail me when I needed it the most. In the worst case, you can just use the Tom Tom ONE XL as a real-time mapping tool if you do not want to depend on its routing algorithm.
This is an excellent package for the beginning star gazer, and the toolkit is an appropriate companion to binoculars and first telescopes. The Moon page is highly detailed and educational in so far as locate the Moon's viewing treasures. The Discover the Stars book offers much foundation material including these needful sections written in easy-to-read language and big fonts:Exploring the Night Sky Throughout the Year, January - December (fantastic section!)Choosing and Using a TelescopeExploring the Constellations, with Star Charts & CommentaryExploring the Moon; Phases & CratersExploring the PlanetsLearning More About Astronomy & Astro ResourcesList of ConstellationsThe planisphere (star wheel) and the red light are cool bonus features as well. The red light teaches the concept about dark adaption for the eyes, and the star wheel allows one to compare the real night sky with a flexible, adjustable guide.**NOTE: Children (Age 10 and up) will probably need adult guidance as they enter into star gazing activities.
These headphones sound great for their size and are perfect for the road. It's a shame that Sony discontinued these.
This is my first Canon printer and for the past three weeks, since I purchased,it has worked as expected. I have an all in one HP D135 that looks nicer, but has one single color cartridge that has to be replaced if just one color is low. The canon has separate cartridges and they are cheaper.
This ring is thin and light but once it's on it's on. I put a circular polarizer on it and there was nothing I could do to get it off. Maybe I should have saved my money and bought the Adorama instead.
I'm a big salad eater . After reading all the reviews I decided to give this a try. It is a bit noisy, but not enough to send it back. I used it with cabbage and carrots first to make coleslaw. . It shredded them beautifully. I tried some cucumbers and they sliced up so nice and thin. My only complaint is that it only does a very small amount at a time. I am looking forward to using cheese and potatoes in this fun little device. I am sure I will experiment alot with different things.
Nice product..Important to have clean power for Electronics...satisfied with quality...but that blue light on the strip is too bright....well at least it can double as a night light.
I don't know about home theater use but for stereo music this is the best! I am re-discovering all my music in surround Bose settings and I love it!
I bought the Rebel EOS Digital XTi 400D to upgrade my almost 3-year old Rebel EOS Digital 300D (which, by the way, is still a great camera). I won't go into the technical differences between the two cameras, but I will say this: the differences between the two cameras are worth the cost of the upgrade for me. Here's why.Although too much can be made of additional pixels, the upgrade from 6 mega-pixels to 10.1 mega-pixels simply means that more data is available to process pictures. I shoot in RAW mode, so I'll take all the additional information I can get.The larger LCD screen on the 400D is much, much, much better than that on the 300D. I really like a) the much larger view of each picture taken, and b) the clarity of the camera settings when displayed on the screen. I also really like the feature that automatically turns off the screen when the camera is raised to the eye for composition. I honestly didn't realize how tiny the 300D LCD is until comparing it to the 400D. Thank you, Canon, for the bigger screen!I also like that the 400D comes with new, selectable Picture Styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral and Faithful) that automatically make small corrections to things like sharpness, contrast and color.The camera start-up time on the 400D is also significantly quicker than that of the 300D. I once missed what I now think is the shot of a lifetime because I couldn't get the 300D to start up fast enough. I believe the 400D would have gotten the shot.It's also much easier to select the type of Auto Focus mode on the 400D. When your camera is set to shoot in One Shot mode, but you find yourself in the middle of movement and action, the 400D makes it easy and fast to switch to AI Focus or AI Servo - essential for sports shots.For those who have come to appreciate and rely on the histogram to determine proper exposure, you now have the choice between Brightness and RGB.I also like the increased continuous shooting speed of almost 3 frames-per-second. A very nice feature when shooting the dog, kids playing or outdoor events.Finally, for those who are concerned about dust on the sensor, the new automatica sensor cleaning capabiltiy is a very nice to have.On the downside, the 400D camera grip is a bit too small for larger hands. It's manageable, but not as comfortable as the grip on the 300D. However, I mostly solved this problem by attaching an Opteka battery grip, which enlarged the grip surface.Also, the smaller battery size on the 400D means that you can't interchange batteries between the 300D and the 400D. It also means that the (optional) battery grip that worked on the 300D does not fit on the 400D.BOTTOM LINEAm I happy that I upgraded from the 300D to the 400D? You bet. I'd do it again in a heart beat.Would I recommend this camera to the serious amateur? Absolutely. It's worth every penny to someone getting his or her first Digital SLR or upgrading from the 300D.
This is the best old school investment I've made in a while. Super affordable and for someone who doesn't watch all too much tv this is incredibly worth it. I live on the 3 floor of a 6 floor building in Manhattan, the antaenna is by a window which looks out on the brick wall (2 feet away) and I still get 53 channels!!! Granted most of them are in languages I can't understand, but the picture is very clear and the setup was a piece of cake. I highly recommend this, because honestly if you're not happy with it, it's a really low committment investment.
Just received the Slinbox A/V. It took 2 minutes to set up and get running. The slingbox even has great steps for configuring your router. First reaction is that this is everything I could possibly have wanted. No more sitting in a hotel room on a business trip watching animated depiction of a sporting event. I can now catch my favorite teams games wherever I am. You can even use your video on demand and watch it anywhere. Great product. I was surprised how small it is. I wish it had an on/off switch, because I don't want to be streaming my tv 24/7. But pulling the plug works too. If you are looking to stream your digital cable box to your office, friends house, hotel room, go for this.
This product lived up to all the other great reviews I read prior to making my purchase.I've used it on my LCD TV, laptop screen and digital camera. It cleans wonderfully; no streaks, and more importantly, no damage to my stuff!
I've owned my black Creative Zen player for about a month now. It took a while to get use to - but so did my other mp3 players. The battery life is decent, I could work a full shift (10.5 hrs) without fear of the battery dying.. and part of the next day if I forgot to charge it. I have about 2,000 songs on it right now and havent had any problems with it. Windows Media Player is so much easier to use then my last nightmare of Sonic Stage. The sound is amazing on it, and the volume goes fairly loud. The display is the most amazing thing about it, the colors are so bright.. but it also kills your battery. I almost always have my player set at the lowest dimness possible except when I want to show it off. I enjoy having a radio and being able to record directly from it and the reception works just fine for me.Onto the dislikes.. the black scratches like no other. I was extremely careful with it and it scratched so easily. I did find a silicone type of case for it on amazon, but the damage had already been done. I did however drop the player from about 4 to 5 feet onto the cement recently and this thing is durable (pushed off a counter - wouldnt recommend it!). Ive never owned a harddrive based player before, but you can tell the difference. Theres a slight delay while switching between songs and a longer delay when choosing to randomnly play all songs. These things really didn't bother me when weighed against the pros of this player. Would recommend to anyone and everyone!
Got this as a gift for my parents age 75 and 72 who have no computer. They love it! I had to get a memory card for it which added to the total cost but Amazon offered a 1 gb for a very reasonable price and I got free shipping on the item purchased so all in all it was a very reasonably priced digital frame. Larger than most others at this price on the market due to the wide screen. My only complaint is the vertical pictures leave a lot of free frame space but my parents love it and that really is all that matters! Great idea for wedding anniversaries!
i have complain about that product , and i asked somone to answer me but no one respond.. so i rate that product zeroooooo. nahed arafa
I've been hooked on navigating GPS systems since 2004: first, my girlfriend's new TSX, with its touch screen interface and soothing [female] voice guidance; in 2005, I bought a BMW with a different sort of GPS. It wasn't touch screen, and though I became dexterous at twisting and pushing the knob, others scoffed slightly at its apparent inefficiency. Luckily, the sexy female voice (christened 'Claire' by a friend) and excellent directions made up for it.Why do I bring these classy, integrated, $2000 GPS systems as a comparison metric for a little PDA that can supposedly navigate you, and more? I'll try to be quick at another story. I moved for work, about 4 hours from my parents. Getting home consists of 235 miles of interstate driving or 165 miles of highway, with some city areas...or a combination thereof. After a year of my GPS system always saying to go the long route (almost purely interstate) until I just drove up the other way for a bit, I developed a half/half route that maximized interstates, mimimized stoplight areas, and ultimately was much quicker than either of the other ways. The crux of what I'm getting at here, you see, is that the Waypoint 205 found the route that I spent a year figuring out, the first time I asked it to show me the best/fastest way home! Ok, so it's an odd story, but the point is twofold: not only is this little device small and portable and usable in multiple cars (or backpacking trips, or geocaching, or checking your distange from the pin (golf!) ), but its algorithms and techniques for figuring out how to get you any point A to any point B (built in systems only get you from point (here) to point B) are superb for such a little guy!Add a better address/landmark storing system, a logger to show you where you've been, and a fully functional PDA on top of that (with whatever software you want, a la a golf program for the GPS receiver), and you've got yourself a sweet package here.There are some wires, there are two main pieces (the PDA, and GPS receiver), and there is an optional windshield suction mount thingy. But everything you need is in the box, and this baby great! Show me another GPS unit that tells you what road you're approaching next when you're not navigating. That's not that special, but sort of useful if you want to learn a new area (I lost my sense of direction with my first GPS units... "I don't need directions, just give me an address!" mantras).Those that argue a map is cheaper an more effective, I respectfully disagree! Buying a map or printing directions everywhere costs money, and leaves you thumbing through pages, inevitably while you are driving! I think it is entirely safer (this is from experience going from map driving, to gps navigating, back to map driving, then back again to gps navigating) to be able to glance over at a real time map that lists the upcoming turns or where you are going, with a voice echoing the instructions, rather than taking both your eyes and your hands off the road and the steering wheel, respectively. Don't forget to turn on your interior lamps! Oh, that takes effort too. So sure, I'm a tech gadget enthusiast. I am also an advocate for both efficiency and safety. Five stars that are well deserved!
I bought 2 of these to use with my Sony Digital Camera, and I can't tell the difference between the Sony Memory Stick and Lexar's. Even Sony USB Reader recognizes this instantly. I highly recommend this product, good quality at almost half the price of Memory Stick.
Does not fit Type E or Type F sockets. Makes it more or less useless in most places in Europe without an additional adapter.
Packaging was intact. When I opened the package, the box containing the cord concealer was ALREADY OPENED!!! The double-sided tape was NO WHERE TO BE FOUND!!! Seriously??? I can even see the folds on the lids. It seems like someone was trying to take the tape out and closed the lid in a hurry and messed it up. Disappointed!
Replaced the original batteries in our 3 phones after about 8 years. They are like new again - instead of only lasting 2-4 days in standby they are all up to well over a week now, maybe 2 weeks.Great refresh and A LOT cheaper then getting a whole new set of phones!
I have had other Tamrac camera bags for smaller dSLR camera's and thought they were well made and functional. I bought the Tamrac 5684 bag for my Canon 60D with an 18-200 zoom lens and it fits perfectly. There are pockets on each side that will store the larger Canon battery charger and spare batteries without a problem and a larger front pocket. The bag is well padded and true to Tamrac's reputation...it is a quality product.
After reading all the reviews on all the HTS found at Amazon I decided to purchase the SD-43HT.Set up was simple and only took about 30 min. I did not experience any great delays for the tray to open - about 3 seconds. The instructions for the remote took some time to figure out. Was hopeing the remote would work the TV but no go!The picture on my Toshiba 36A50 1080i is the best I have ever seen. We watched a few movies and the sound was just great! Watched a music video and felt the sound was excellent. Even the views of the digital displays used during the recording of the video were crystal clear!If you want to spend $10k on a high end system this is not the unit for you! If you want to walk away with $9.8k in your pocket and still have a great system buy it!I think the problems some of the other reviewers had were due to shipping damage. UPS, FEDX and the USPS drop everything at least 1 time and that can be all it takes to damage the electronics in some form or another!!!!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!!!!The DVD player no longer plays anything! When I insert a disk it says "NO DISK"! Have tired movies that I have played before and new ones all with the same message "NO DISK"
The antenna was very easy to setup and works perfectly. I've used it in two apartments, both being above the 7th floor in a high rise (I'm sure that matters). I've never had any issues with it (other than the occasional -signal not found- because of windy conditions). Highly recommended for the price.
Plug and play, perfect size for little hands. Retractable cord functions well, no problems. Easy to store when I want to use the computer.
This is a great camera for a amatuer photographer. I personally do web design, and needed something that would give me nice pictures without breaking my pocket, after several months of research i broke down and bought a refurbished Kodak DX 3500.I will say I am immensely impressed, the camera is easy to use, takes wonderful pictures even on the lowest settings and allows me to take 40 pictures with just the internal memory. The digital zoom, tho everyone seems to complain works wonderful for up-close pictures, I mean like right ontop of the subject/object it definately removes the haziness you would normally get, but using it at distances cause it to blur which is normal for any digital zoom.The tranfer to my Mac is absolutely simplistic, it took awhile for me to get all of the automatic stuff like the transfer utility and the web browser popping up on start up to go away. I don't recommend using the tranfer utility on a mac it always locked mine up, i have a 233mhz 128 meg first series iMac with OS 8.6. Instead i just let it mount the camera icon to my desktop then drag the pictures from the camera folder to where i want them and it transfers quickly and smoothly.The camera itself feels a bit flimsy, but i wouldn't worry much, i'm hard on equipment and its managed to take the beating i've given it, even been dropped a couple times.Another plus to this camera is that it takes GREAT night pictures, and works wonderfully if you are trying to get that artsy effect, i definately like being able to turn off the flash.Now for my downsides, this is definately NOT a professional camera, don't expect it to be, you can't manually adjust the zoom, you can't manually do anything. Also the menus can be confusing until you figure them out or read the manual, it took me about 2 days to get it all down. Also the memory in the camera isn't much if you plan on a long trip, i advise a compact flash card, i've order a Viking one since they seem recommended for kodak for mine.And the last downside is that the pictures on the LCD can be deceiving as to what they will look like. I advise only using the LCD, as you would for almost any type of camera with an LCD, just to make sure you got the area you wanted, don't trust color, brightness/darkness with it.All in all this is a good camera, if you want professional be prepared to spend more, but if you want something to take good pictures, this is your camera, its easy, functional, a good design and takes wonderful pictures. Definately worth my money.
I bought one of these subs several years ago and am continually amazed by the quality for the cost. I have heard subs in stores costing over $300 that I honestly thought sounded similar to this sub.The important features are not forgotten about, either. There are RCA and speaker ins/and outs for both high gain and low gain inputs. The crossover is very useful, which I usually set quite low, around 70Hz for that really deep sound.And at 125-watts, although it won't blast your neighbors off their porch, this guy can really start shaking the walls when you turn it up.In addition, it is a really great looking sub, especially with the blue lights on the feet.I have been into subs for quite some time, and I am challenged to find a better deal on any entry level sub. In addition, I would bet that you could convince most people that this is a sub worth multiple times what you bought it for.
This case fits the camera perfectly and provides adequate protection. You can't expect too much more out of something advertised as being "soft" and so that's precisely what it is. I wouldn't put it in a suitcase, but it is great for a carry on bag (as long as it's toward the top and you are careful with the bag, of course). I'm not sure I'd try it with a lens any larger than the 18-55mm, but as long as the lens is only a few centimeters longer you might get away with it (not much extra breathing room with this thing). Also, it accomodates the strap for the D50 very well.
Let me start by saying that I am hopelessly in love with my iPod. So imagine how heartrenching my decision will be to put it where it belongs- as a paperwieght on my desk- and replace it with something that actually spends more time playing music, and less time being shipped back to Apple for repair.I got my iPod in August of 2004. By June of 2005, it showed me a pretty little picture of a folder (ie: its memory) and a question mark (ie: it couldn't seem to find it). The folks at Apple support were hesitant, but polite, and within two weeks I had a new (ok refurbished)40GB iPod to again fall in love with. Love, however, is a fickle thing, and by December 2005, I woke up one morning to find a very sad looking iPod icon occupying my beloved's screen. Another day spent on Apple's support site, and on the phone, begging, yes, begging them to send me a replacement, in spite of the fact that it was no longer covered by warrenty. Strings appear to have been pulled, and a box appeared by mail to retreive my 2nd iPod, which was soon replaced by #3. (I have no idea how I ended up in the Canadian branch of the Apple support phone tree, but I highly reccommend them, they should all get raises) Now it is January of 2006 (just barely 1 month later) and my iPod has died. Im am begining to think that maybe this relationship is not working for me, and that maybe I shoud start seeing other mp3 players. Sorry iPod, its not you, its me...oh wait, nevermind...its not me at all...I don't know if these are even still on the market, but if you buy one, just know that before long, it will succome to the same fate as all the other 40GB iPods before it...a shiny, glorified $400 paperweight.
This is a Wonderful, Useful Electric Tester/Monitor that easily Calculates your Electric Usage for plugged in devices over any span of time you choose. You just enter HOURLY KWH RATE for your electricity (from your Utility) and it will show you a projected COST (Dollars and Cents) per Day, Week, Month or Year.It is also a Good to Monitor your Power Quality on the electric circuit you plug it into. It will show relatively Accurate Voltage, Cycles (should be 60) and Power Factor (p.f.) good for Small Motor Loads.Also displays the Amperage (Amps) for the device plugged in and the Watts Load (MOST USEFUL) and Volt-Amps.All readings are Stored in Memory so it will Save the last readings if you unplug it. Then you can retrieve them again by plugging it into any outlet. It has a RESET button to start all over again with cleared memory.This is a very useful tool and I recommend that you use a GOOD QUALITY (15 Amp) Extension cord to plug into wall outlet and then plug in the monitor and Device to be Tested. This way you can see the Display easily as opposed to trying to read a NON-ILLUMINATED Display in a tight or hard to reach outlet area. If you use it properly, it can help you save money on your electric usage costs.It would definitely be better with an ILLUMINATED DISPLAY but none of their models with all these features include that. I still like it very much and Highly recommend it though. Well worth the price too.
It's really difficult to roll this thing back up once it's been pulled down - in fact we've given up! Great if you like pulling your hair out...
So you can buy new products at an affordable price was good.Including memory and performance at an affordable price with a decent cameraBuy and good.But now South Korea'm a cloudy with rainy weatherGet a good picture, but is a decent product.
This is the greatest!!!!!!!!!Love this mower no gas or fumes, nice and quiet on a Sunday morning
I bought this for my dad, because he loves tv. He never could get the crappy thing to work. What a waste and embarrassing gift!
This is a good product. Using effectively in office and during travel. It helps to maintain my privacy while viewing my laptop
I have no complaints except the hot body. The laptop gets up to 100 c while using the processor and it will burn your skin. Overall its a mac get what u paid for
A good scope but clarity at higher power is not as good as I expected. Still, for the money this scope serves me well. Also found it great for watching wildlife from our rear deck.
Takes quality pictures, fits my hands, lightweight and well balanced. Batteries seem to be lasting well. I was a little skeptical about this camera using the AA batteries, but am satisfied. Coming off a Kodak Easy Share, the Canon is a little more complex, but as I get used to the different settings I am sure it will be completely user friendly. Found the best price on Amazon!
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
This thing is out of date and i cant even get it to be recognized by my computer. Then the tech support from Samsung cant enen help me. Once i got it to transfer songs it was alright but now i cant do it again so i really wish i hadnt bought it so thats how i feel about it.
I found it was very difficult to put the screen saver on the iPad mini. The Company was very responsible to sent additional info to make it easier. They are good to deal with if there is a problem
The refurbished Palm Pilot is excellent for use at work in correctuions as a new one with a phone is not allowed. Excellent for use with Epocrates.
As far as the function of the Belkin USB2+FireWire hub goes, it functions admirably as a hub. Clearly no complaints there. The required USB2 & FireWire 400 cords are included to connect to your mac mini. The device has a solid feel to it and the finish is nice, similar to an iMac. You gain a single additional FireWire port and 3 USB ports with this hub, all bus powered (no additional power cable).The cords are perfect for the mac mini, but I actually have this attached to a 24" Intel iMac. While the hub's look compliments the iMac, the short cords to not. They're designed to prevent too much cord length on a mini but are about 3/4" too short to reach the desktop below an iMac, which is unfortunate but not a real issue. Given the device's size, I would have though a card reader would have been a great feature to add as well. Not too big of a loss on a product that has reasonable price, though.It's a good product that could have been great and more versatile with a couple of tweaks, but still well worth the price if you simply need some additional ports for peripherals.
I have used sony cd drives before and the drives worked very well. I have not received this cd drive to date.
This a great charger for a cheap price. Even though it's a little bulky it's still a better charger than most. Best deal you can get for under $5.
I like the new expanium very much because it let me play CD burned in multiple sessions. However, I have just bought the new AIWA XP-MP3 and it has all the features of the Expanium plus ID3 Tag support for the same price. If you are going to buy an MP3 Cd player, you should first check out the new Aiwa mode.
Just got this desktop set less than a week ago. Loved the Wired Ergo Keyboard (4000) so I wanted to go wireless.The mouse works like a charm but the Keyboard does not... . I Thought were the batteries included, so changed them and still the same...Resetted connection on receiver/keyboard thousands of times and nothing, randomly works and suddenly keyboard goes away when I'm typing.Since I'm not from US it's a total waste of money requesting a replacement...so is this desktop set. Next time I'll listen to my friends and get a Logitech one.Real bad product, not recommended since I've seen some really bad reviews about it.
I use a digital recorder daily, with raising cost of everything, this product is an excellent money saver. It has a already paid for itself in the cost of batters, recordings esp at HQ drains batteries and dictation also drains even more.Save money if you use a Sony Digital Recorder, get this product.
I own both the iPod (5.5) and the Zune - buy a Zune. Not only does it not scratch or get generally as dingy looking as an iPod - the screen is absurdly larger due to not having to put the brilliant "let's see how we can test our opposable thumbs wheel" navigation "aid" on the device. Not to mention, the interface itself is much more attractive and the device itself has more capabilites than the iJunk. But that's me...and not wanting to have to go through another 3 day - yes - days - synch between my WMA files and iTunes sad attempt at conversion.
This case is almost perfectseems very strong, the foam is easy to shapeOne of the best qualities of this product:IT IS MADE IN THE USA!!!Pelican even says they will replace it for lifeif it ever breakswill update if I find any problems
Hi Folks. Let me begin by saying this microscope has been an extremely fun toy to have around the house. I'm a law student (read: not a scientist haha) and this thing has been great fun - for the other novices like me, this microscope magnifies both 20x and 40x, which may not sound like much, but wait until you get a fingernail or a bug under it - EWWWWW. Anyway, this thing is absolutely solid - nice heavy-duty construction, with great optics. For those of you who don't know, this is a &quot;dissecting&quot; microscope which means you don't need slides or any of that stuff - you can just stick anything under it and easily get it in focus. VERY cool, and highly recommended to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of the small and icky. I can't recommend this scope highly enough, ESPECIALLY if you are a novice like me who just wants to look at anything and everything just for fun.
The Kodak DX 7590 at $499.99 is a damn good deal! Kodak states that you can print 20"x30" poster shots, but if you want photo quality you're better off sticking with 16"x20" at most.Pros:1. 10x Zoom - Fabulous! Quick responsive zoom, SchneiderKreuznach lens.2. 5 MP resolution - Can still maintain high quality printswith some cropping of the photo.3. 2.2 Inch LCD - Easy to view from most angles, sunlight OK,In Low light it adjusts itself for easier viewing.4. Dock Included - No worries about buying new batteries orconnecting cords from the camera to the computer.Cons -1. Though they added a new jpg compression setting, the imagesstill seem a bit too compressed...however, foreveryday purposes and prints, the quality is fine.But for any major editing and/or cropping...2. No manual focus - This would have been really nice for $5003. Slightly small frame for those of us with medium to largehands. My wife can use it fine...but she won't.4. Digital Zoom - Just remove this "feature" altogether Kodak.Overall - the camera is a good buy. From the pews, I was able to get some amazing shots at a recent wedding. The potential for this camera to rival the quality of film is there...it's in your hands.
We really enjoy this radio as it seems to work fine. The reception is good and the controls are easy to operate. The squelch works really good. We like it and would buy it again.
I have been unable to get this product to function between a new fully-loaded SONY VAIO laptop with VISTA and an HP 7410 All-in-One Printer.The installation instructions were useless/non-existent.HP Support via the phone was useless (they only wanted me to buy a new printer) and the HP web site could not help.
The the small size of the disks means you can easily carry a few even in your pockets. The "loud whirring" some people have complained about is very faint (at least with mine) and only occurs at the start of a track, and I've never had it skip. In my mind the carry case with belt clip make up for the larger-than-average bulk--heck I never carried my RIO in my pocket anyways--and the Li ion battery is a nice plus.My only complaints are minor:1) the earphones aren't great2) the backlight control is stupid--as far as I can tell the only way to turn it on is to go through 3 menus...now how can I do that in the dark? should I just leave it on all the time?3) when copying files to/from the drive via Win2K nothing seems to tell you when the drive is done reading or writing, you just have to listen closely
This armband is very comfortable but the velcro lost its stickiness after about a year. I did buy another one because its lightweight and not bulky like some other armbands.
This is not worth the price. It is not dependable. The picture quality is average at best. The media compartments are flimsy and sluggish in response. Look at other brands. For a few dollars more you can do much better (think Toshiba or Sony).
I have always liked Sony television. My last set was an over 11 year old, 27 inch Sony. It still works great, but I wanted the latest cutting edge technology. This set fills the need completely. It has the greatest HD picture that I have ever seen. My eyes feel completely rested even after 3 hrs of steady watching. The sound is incredible. I have not even connected my external speaker system yet.The price from Amazon was $150.00 lower than a local sale price. No sales tax saved even more. The free shipping was great. Eagle delivered the set three days after ordering and even carried it into the den for me.
I purchased this DVR on impulse at a local Best Buy. It appeared a steal for about $80. As it turned out, this product is a piece of junk. It includes only a three-month warranty. That alone should raise suspension.For practical purposes, I have not used this DVR often outside of the initial testing. Everything appeared to check out when tested. Months later this DVR would not read a blank disk (DVD-R) when I attempted to record a program. I referred to the manual, which indicates that a DVD+R disk is required. I had tested the record feature with a DVD-R disk but still presumed the disk was the problem. I thought perhaps the test disk had been pre-formatted on my computer to render it readable.On another occasion, the disk door would not open. I tapped on it; turned the power on and off a couple of times; and it opened eventually. The final straw was when it would not read a commercial DVD, which works fine in my regular DVD player. Of course, the warranty had expired. There is a one-year warranty on parts only--what a joke! This DVR is not worth repairing. In addition, it is expensive when you consider you are receiving useless junk.
If you're looking for a surround sound speaker that doesn't overtake your room and blends into the environment then these are it. I run a 7.1 setup now and needed to add 2 more surrounds, I was previously running Definitive Pro-Monitor 100's for my surrounds and they're much larger than these, I put 4 of these in the room and couldn't be happier, no longer do I have a speaker room I live in but now I have a living room with speakers in it.
You simply pop in your CompactFlash card into this card reader, then connect it to the USB port on your computer, and presto, it installs itself, and creates a drive on your computer. To view your photos, just go into "My computer" or "Explorer" and you'll see a new drive has been created. Click it and you'll see a list of all the pictures on your Compact Flash card. No messy software, no funny stuff, it just works great.I have Windows 2000, and I've also used it on XP, but it would also work the same on other versions of Windows (Basically any Windows operating system that supports USB). I don't know for sure but it would probably work on Linux as well.
This filter came free with my lens purchase and so far has worked well. No problems with my pictures. The sharpness is great and there were no imperfections in the filter that would cause problems. I used it for taking photos of waterfalls and the beach and it worked well to protect the lens from spray. A good all around lens protector.
We bought it as a cheap option for our second tv. It's no better than the $10 antenna I bought 5 years ago. It gets the job done.
I LOVE this scanner. I bought it just for slides, and it works wonderful. It took me awhile to determine which direction the slides were to go in so everyone had their wedding band on the correct hand, etc, but after that, things look great. People can't believe the photos I send them were once slides! I am very pleased.
The product came very quickly and was in good condition. There were no scratches and the software functions correctly. The earbuds were damaged, however, giving the impression that the iPod was damaged. When the earbuds were replaced the product worked as it should.
I have not tested other GPS's, but I do like this one. The 4.3in screen is easier to see and the computer interface is fairly simple. I enjoy utilizing the "Navigate Around" feature which will help me skip areas I don't want to travel through. Also the ETA (estimated time of arrival) over estimates the time to get to your destination which is a huge plus b/c I'd rather see my arrival time lowering than increasing.All in all great product. The reason I rated a 4 star is because I have no way to compare this product to another.
This item was worth every tiny penny I spent. Throws light in a gentle wash over the subject. Easy to put on and take off. Awesome little gadget!
Quality and design are very good, people cannot see my screen so it is nice to have it. Privacy is important at work.
I have owned this card for a month and a half now and tried every possible thing to get it to work, but the conclusion is, it doesn't ! When you buy it, you CANNOT install it using the software it comes with. You MUST first go to the website and download NEW DRIVERS for Windows XP SP2 (which is difficult when youre trying to gain internet access in the first place). If you install the software that comes with the card, you will not be able to connect to the internet at all! Unfortunately, the NEW drivers have their own problems, including signal drop-outs and CPU spikes that temporarily freeze the computer every few minutes, which is especially noticeable when using winamp for music. Just scroll down the reviews for conformation of this.Now I have a Dell Dimension 2.8ghz with a whopping GIG of RAM. There is NO CONCEIVABLE reason for the problems that come with this card. The only possible reason I can think of is that the NETGEAR card is simply not compatable with DELL PC's. I am forced to seriously question the quality of the hardware in this card. I bought this card because it was cheaper, but spend the extra $10 and get a linksys. I guarantee the headaches you will save yourself are more than worth it.
I absolutely love this lens. True, it is kinda heavy and takes some getting use to, but well worth the effort. This lens takes great pictures. It is excellent for taking photos of birds and landscapes as well. Highly recommend this lens. It is of good quality and Sigma's price can't be beat on this particular lens.
Great design... if you want something fancy, any iPod will be just right.Maybe this is not the best mp3 player on the market today, but is a nice one, a pretty nice one. It has no display, and with 1000 songs on it, sometimes is just boring to be searching the song you want to hear... it does not has FM reciver or anything else... but again, it is pretty nice, it is fancy, and it sounds extremely good.
I've had the same iPod shuffle for several years now. But now I've had three pairs of these headphones and am looking for a fourth. I think I'll finally buy a different style. I'm considering this one: [...]These have been comfortable, easy to use, and get lots of comments "whoa, that's a great idea!" because cordless really is a great idea. But, unfortunately, it's not entirely cord-free. There is a cord that goes from ear to ear within the hard plastic of the band. That hard plastic band has joints that you can fold. The more you fold, the more that wire gets abused. Eventually, you'll either disturb that wire enough that you can no longer hear out of one ear or you'll have other problems with the joints.Problems I've had with this pair of head phones:- wire disturbed and can then only hear out of one side- joint near ear part breaks (two pair had this - this is what happens when you continually toss this equipment in a purse)- joint at the "top" had loose pin so it starts to break in half causing further disruption of the wireIf those other head phones aren't any better, I'll probably just buy another pair of these. But not if they're $80 like they are now.
I purchased the 920NW to replace my original monitor on my Dell Optiplex 745. After attaching it, I immediate felt the image quality was poor. When I view white text on a black background, it became clear that there was a double image. I called Samsung, and they stated it was a known issue, and they would replace it by sending a new one. The second one had the same problem, and the third as well. Clearly there is an incompatibility with the graphics card, as I've seen comments by some others with the same problem. So if you buy this, better hope you get lucky.Update - tech support has been able to make some headway, but the image is still very unclear, with colors not being sharp.
This is for 12ft and not 12 inches of cable. I only need something very short.
These headphones sound excellent! They are comfortable, lightweight, and for someone who hates the inner ear ear fittings, these are hardly noticeable. I can even wear my cap over them, only thing I noticed was the cord was kinda thin, just hope it holds up. For the price they can be easily replaced.Recommended Highly
This speaker system is compact, comes with a nice padded case and delivers some good quality sound for its size. Also gets loud if you like you music that way. Perfect for the backyard bar-b-que, camping or wherever you might go. Batteries seem to last a long time as well.
The feeder on this printer does not work as I expected based on previous experience with HP printers. Printing labels has been the most frustrating. The feeder pulls the label sheet in crooked, or it pulls it too far in, or not far enough in. I have also experienced the problem of the feeder pulling 10 sheets in at once.
I just wanted to make the point that for $300-$350 you can get the SC-HT820/HT830/HT833 system, which despite the lower number is arguably better. The 820/830 system has AM/FM, fully controlled from the remote, 5-disc changer, and a mid-high end VCR with high-speed transport, and very good speakers and sound (does just great in our 15x30 living room.) This model sacrifices AM/FM/VCR for a little more stylishness, but imho its not a better system.
I love Amazon. A friend recommended me and I will look here first before I go anywhere else to shop!!!!!!
I have two and they both work fine. Is dubbing hard? NO--you push play on the vcr and hit record on the dvd. You always have to finalize a dvd before it will play on another dvd player--that's nothing new. It's not HD, so it will record your HD, but the playback isn't.I DO have a problem with the high price of shipping. $33.35?? really?? It shouldn't cost any more than $10 for shipping and handling. Shame on them
I was surprised at the superb quality of these cables. When I unpacked them I could really feel they were top notch cables. I normally use Monster cables but these look and feel better than any cables I've ever had. These are also much cheaper. I'm a convert and will search out this brand for any future cable needs.
Great and helpful piece of equipment. Bought it a little more than a year ago and it is still working strong. This is a late review, but if it's still working, then a review by this time is more helpful than an early one. Get your shop on!!
The OEM toner has never let me down. I've considered trying off brands, but have always spent the extra for OEM. I've not had a problem yet.
when shopping for an all in one printer, scanner,fax and copierand saw the hp 5510 i knew it was the one, very smartly done, compact and light weight and with every feature that i wished like exellent speed, scan resolution ,user friendly, automatic document feeder and more. but how good is it? so i went to amazon reviews and the reviews were somehow mixed ,but since i liked it so much i decided to take my chances i did the installation following hp instructions to the letter and had no sofware problems whatsoever. as far as noise when you first turn it on it was a bit more than normal but it soon got to normal after a few prints, not bad at all so far iam really happy with this smart product that was trully designed with the customer on mind. WAY TO GO HP!!
This is my second purchase of In-ear-headphones. I have a hearing problem and find buds more comfortable than the standard head phone but the soundwith these to me is close to nothing. The first ones are OK. I checked these against all the headphones I have and I suppose that is just the way theyare. Price was OK and that is about all.Reviews on Amazon were a little mixed on these.
I continue to look for a "better" split large keyboard and for the money, there isn't anything close. As a software developer who writes code, but also writes detailed documentation, emails, etc, as well as being a big guy with big hands, I keep thinking there is going to be some expensive but much better keyboard. For the $30 to $50 or so you get these for, I've yet to see something near as good. If anyone who reads this knows of something better, please do reply and let me know. For now, this is still the best out there, and for the price it's by far the best bang for buck.
This speaker system has great looks, and great high sounds, but does not have any power in the lower bass sounds and a very weak mid-range sound. It does not live up to what I thought the system could be when I purchased it. I am pretty disapointed with the system, and am already looking at a 4.1 system by Klipsch, I listened to it in the store, what a great system!! Much more power than this one. (But 5 times the cost!) This system has great looks, too bad the power could not be as great.
I picked up a Celestron 21024 3" tabletop reflector, hoping to get my feet wet in backyard astronomy. The scope actually turned out quite nice, but with its short focal length, the effective magnifications even with a 4mm eyepiece were pretty low. I tried some other barlow eyepieces, none of them would even focus.The Celestron Omni barlow worked great on that telescope, and I was actually able to make out the bands on jupiter using the barlow, a 12.5mm plossl, and the celestron 21024. I was pretty surprised. If you have the celestron 21024, you'll want this barlow.
Bought these speakers to use with Sony receiver DH-520 7.1, using as front left and right channel, cranked it up on 2 channel stereo setting, the sound of these speakers just blew me away, i even had my sub-woofer turned off, don't need that with these speakers. These are some powerful little things.Buy them, you can't go wrong with them.
I got this player a little over a year ago. I was looking for a nice simple mp3 player that would just play mp3's and not much else. For that purpose this is about the best player you can buy. The thing that drives me crazy though is that when you start a song it fades in so you miss the very beginning, wich can be very annoying when you are listening to songs that have either lyrics at the begining or start right into one another.(Like Green Day's Holiday, into Boulavard of Broken Dreams.) Apart from the fading in, this player has an unbelivably small memory. from what I could get at 128 mps/second on wma. you can put 80-90 songs on the player. This is fine if you have a relativly small library but if you have a larger library then you will have to constantly add or remove songs wich can get annoying. The radio on the player is actualy very good and for some reason they let you toggle through mono and stereo. I actualy found the mono useful if you have two people listening to the earbuds at the same time so neither of them miss anything. The voice recorder is a little shakey but with the low quality of the sound you are recording, you could put hours and hours of recorded things on it. Supposedly you can delete songs without using the computer(wich would be helpful if you want to make a voice record but the memory is full) but after a while this feature somehow was disabled and I could no longer use it. Instead of deleting the old song it brought you into the record screen and started recording. The controls are very simple to use but what a button is labeled isnt what it does in every feature it has. The headphones that come with it have great quality but have one wire much longer that the other. while this is good for attaching it to your arm while jogging but it ruins being able to put it in your pocket while playing. Also the plastic case that comes with it isn's that good. while it covers the whole player it dones't fit the screen just right. The case also has little holes for the headphones and hold button and the usb cable wich make it at least worth using. The armband that comes with it dosn't stay to well on your arm if you have a thin arm. With a jacket it stays on just fine, but if you live down south you wouldn't want to wear a jacket. The screen is also much better then I ever would have expected. I expected a crappy little screen with numbers 1-80, but no, it gives the song title, the song time, the format it is in, and what folder its in. After a year of loyal service I finaly decided that it was just too small anymore because I had a 2 GB Library and it was irratating as hell to keep adding and removing the songs over and over again. I finaly sold it to my friend (...)and bought an iPod. Even though it is small it is a great little player and I would recomend it to anyone who wants to replace a CD player with something that dosn't skip to go running or work out.
This cable got to my home quickly & works great. Make sure it's the right length! It was easy to use.
I bought this at meijer. And 3 of them were duds. The battery would not charge. I finally got a good one. Works great as long as the battery charges. So, watch out. Might be a bad batch at Meijer.
When I first got this, I bought the card souly for transfering pics between my digital camera and my laptop while on vacation.I have used the card for a little over a year without one hitch.Since buying the card I have not once used the the camera's USB cord to transfer pics from my camera to my computers ( all xp r windows 2000). Why bother with the cord when this does it just as fast without the hassle of software, or cords.I also use it to transfer files to my IPAQ and mp3 player.Since no software is needed I also use it as my primary way to transfer files physically between computers. Just snap it in ... operating system detects it...start copying. So sweet a technology that actually delivers.I'm usually highly critical of technologies but what can I say, it hasn't disappointed me once, I Highly recommend it.
I had big hopes for these headphones but they are VERY uncomfortable and stiff. I have to wear them for long periods of time and even for a few minutes they were horrible. I have Sony MDR7506's and for the money.. I had much higher expectations. In terms of comfort they are terrible and frankly my sony's had much higher output when set at the same volume level. I'm a sound editor and mainly deal with production recordings so noise floor is very important to my work and being able to hear the detail... don't waste your money.
I bought this radio because it was recommended by Good Housekeeping magazine. When the radios arrived, one radio did not work correctly. The Uniden customer service website was no help. It took them 6 days to reply to my message and they still did not give me an answer. I thought Uniden was a brand to trust. Obviously, I made a huge mistake.
This card works well. Install it, connect it and forget it. Works without needing praise.
Well for a long time I've been one from the domain of MF 645 and saved many good words for Pentax quality. Well this camera isn't disappointment.I've been using this camera for two weeks and can say it is cool! The image quality is very good, camera is easy to use, light, handy and steady. The overall impression is very positive. The Pentax optics is cool! I have tried it also with Sigma's 24-70 2.8 zoom that is amazingly and surprisingly quality stuff.
I'm glad I bought this lens for my Nikon D300s. It's a good lens for the price, but picture sharpness is rather soft even when using a tripod, cable release, and mirror-up mode. It focuses quickly and is sturdy and well built. If you can't afford a more expensive Nikon lens (>$1000), then this one will certainly do the job - just be warned the pictures may be softer than expected.
At the time of this review, the Amazon page says that it will convert 2-shaft mounts for DIN stereos, and that it will fit a certain set of vehicles...but not necessarily both at the same time. I was trying to install a new unit into a '93 Mazda Protege, and Metra and Amazon say this kit is a fit. Unfortunately, in certain vehicles (including the '90-'93 Protege), it will only allow you to install a 2-shaft stereo. The front of the manual says to get the he 99-7501 for DIN units. The quality of this kit seemed to be on par with the 99-7501 that I ended up getting, but the required modifications looked much easier. It would be better if the information from Metra and/or on Amazon was more detailed as to avoid people ordering the wrong part.
I have no idea why Saegean stopped making this radio. I have had one for about 8 years and love it. I keep it in the shower and use it in the morning to listen to the news while getting ready for work. The box says it floats, but I have never put it in water, just used in the shower and taken it onto wet grass. I finally bought another one because I sometimes had to hunt around the house to see where I left it last. I use it in the garden and around the yard and in other rooms of the house that don't have radios. The battery life is incredible. It seems like the batteries last for a couple of years....a long time anyway. The handle makes it easy to hang on hooks and to carry around. The handle is moveable and can be folded away into the back of the unit. This also allows you to open the handle and slip it around a bar for hanging. I think the sound it great from this radio. It is a portable radio so we're not taking Bose quality, but it's as good as my car radio. I have absolutely no complaints with this radio. Well, maybe that I might not be able to find another one in the future.
Hub works well as advertised. The best thing about it is that the USB ports are vertical with reasonable space between each. This means you don't have issues with wide/fat USB plugs blocking access to neighboring ports as you would when the ports are horizontal and right next to or on top of each other. Currently using six ports without issue.
I am not an expert so to me these headphones are ok, excellent sound, no problem with them at all.
I've had mine for at least 3 years and now it's finally dead. I've received the H07 error in the past and the player still worked after I re-inserted the disk but not this time. It was good while it lasted but now I must buy a new dvd player. And it won't be a panasonic.
Love the weather sealing on this lens. I live in Oregon and you might have heard that it rains here once in a while... I don't want weather to slow me down so having confidence in my gear is important. I've been out in the rain with the 16-50 many times and my Pentax gear has held up well. I've owned this lens for a bit over a year now and no issues (knock on wood). On Pentax Forums there are ways to bypass SDM and turn the lens into a screw drive lens. Reports are that it focuses faster, albeit noisier. Just so you know...Anyways, picture quality has been excellent. It seems the newer bodies (k5, k5iis, k01) have less purple fringing than my older bodies with this lens (k20, k7). That said, I only had purple fringing wide open on the old bodies, but something about the new bodies makes this go away. And I have to add the k5iis gives the images with this lens a much more 3-d look. It must be from the sharper image, but regardless, it's a great lens that I'm happy to have.
Great little device, easily one of the best mp3 players out there, definitely better than any ipod.
Out of the box, the router did not work. I talked to tech support and they walked me through all the trouble shooting steps. Finally they suggested that I download the latest firmware and try that. I did, still did not work. I am returning it for the Linksys. My neighbor got a Linksys same day my Netgear arrived. His works, mine doesn't. Boo hiss.
This is the 3rd set of speakers I've had for my G4 Imac. The first set the Apple Pros that came wiith the Imac were fair, the second set the JBL Creatures were good but these are Great! The clarity, ease of setup and build quality are outstanding. You can also play them at high volume without any breakup. You won't be disappointed with these speakers.
I've had one of these units for over four years, still going strong. If you're somewhat software savvy and/or technically inclined, a refurb of this unit might offer the most bang for your bucks. Definitely install Rockbox, and purchase a Micro SD for additional storage memory. You can also find good free ID Tag and Playlist management software for your PC to edit files on the unit via the USB connection.I've set up multiple "profile configurations" via Rockbox according to how the unit will be used, Normal, Headphones, Lawnmowing, Car, Audiobook, CarAudiobook, etc.For example, my Car profile: The volume is set to match the volume of all of the other stations on my car radio. With the unit plugged into a Car USB adaptor, I have the C250 pause whatever is playing when I turn the ignition off. If I haven't restarted the car within ten minutes (or switched to a different profile) the unit powers down completely, conserving the C250 battery. Handy for those jaunts in/out of a convenience store.I recently picked up another re-furb unit and it is fine. Also purchased aSanDisk 32 GB Mobile microSDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDQ-032G-AFFP, so I have a slick little unit for just under $50.Pros:- FM Radio- Voice & Radio Recorder- Expandable Memory via Micro SD cards- Easily replaceable battery, since they all eventually decline in recharge ability over time.Cons:- Proprietary USB data/charging cable- Tiny screen with poor contrast (this can be mitigated w/ Rockbox additional fonts & themes)- Plastic screen can get scratched (get a plastic screen protector ASAP)- Mediocre ear-buds- Record button can be accidentally pressed all too easily, resulting in numerous MP3's of me shouting expletives.
I got this for my kayak. Used the standard transducer thatcame with it. It's going to take readings through the hull.So, got it mounted. Bought a RAM MOUNT for it. Ran the wires.Took it to the lake for a test.It was reading water under the hull accurately as soon as Iturned it on. 4 inches under me. Yep. Just about right.Took it out to where I had gotten snagged up a few timestrolling for trout. Showed me a sunken boat. Went to thenext snag spot - another sunken boat. Third and last snagspot ... no boat, but ... a rogue tree that had gone to thebottom there, sticking almost straight up.The lake has two parts with a narrows connecting them.I put the thing into "BIRDS EYE VIEW" and it showed my trackand showed me both parts of the lake (which you cannot seewith eyes only).I love it. Clear. Easy to use. Inexpensive for what you get.
Before I had integrated graphics and good barely run Doom 3 at the lowest settings. Now I can play Doom3 at 800 x 600 High Settings and everything runs exteremly well
I tried this on my Sony 46" and it did not do it's thing. It left the screen with streaks. I also tried it on my PC CRT monitor and it left streaks as well. I went out and bought Monster's ScreenClean and it was perfect. Like they say, you get what you paid for.
Does what it's supposed to do. text to voice works well, 'make right turn at south street' is much better than 'make right turn in 100 ft'.
Sent in a timely manner. Works great. Now I can get a Vonage account.
On the first try the outdoor speaker played for 30 seconds then stopped working. I returned to Amazon (no charge) and got a replacement speaker. Opps, same thing, the speaker played nicely for 30 seconds and then went dead (the speaker sounded good for the brief time that it played). I emailed Amazon.com and wanted to role the dice and give it a 3rd try. Amazon responded by saying that the problem with the speaker was more widespread than originally thought and they would not be able to send me an additional one. They refunded all my money also gave me a $10 credit in my account for the hassle. I was surprised to see the same speaker still for sale on their site two weeks later especially if there is a manunfacturing defect, the speaker goes dead and they know about the issue. Should I give the speaker another try? I really did like the product if it would only work. I've searched the customer reviews and this problem is NOT isolated to me. Well, if you order this product save the box and packaging as you might very well be returning it after 30 seconds. It seemed like a solid product but at the low price of $32.00, I'm not surprised it failed to work. Please leave feedback as I would like to order anothrer myself, but the hastle of returning defective products is a pain no matter how easy Amazon tries to make it. Also, I wanted to mention that it was very generous of Amazon to give me a $10 credit for my troubles with the speaker... Amazon.com is a very reputable company I recommend them strongly and I will continue to buy many prodcuts from them now and in the future. Best of luck with this one.
I have to say, out of all of the purchases I have made on Amazon, this has been the worst. The independent Amazon seller who sold this to me was great in regards to shipping it to me at a blazing fast speed. The product, however, was just plain bad.I opened up the packaging and took out the mount. Then I set it up using the directions and equipment provided.When I mounted the monitor and placed it into position, which I have to admit was very difficult, I let it go. The stand seemed like it couldn't hold my 17" monitor - the monitor dropped onto my desk, as the arm failed to hold it.I have to admit, for $16, this was kind of expected. I'd pay three times this price for a mount that actually works - and will most likely end up doing so.
Either you need this at some point or you don't. I needed a long use power supply for my D50 and this did it without my using my battery supply up (which would not have endured the use and timeframe I was using my camera for). Fit and worked perfectly.
The mouse itself works wonderfully. However, Battery life is short, about 5 days. Turning the mouse off when not being used does help, but its still only a small increase in life.
I got this for a gift and it seems like it's good. As you can see from the pictures, it's got all those compartments for all the essentials. It's a little small, so be sure to check the dimensions.
This GPS is easy to use, easy to see and hear, and easy to swap between vehicles. Making navigation selections via the touch screen is handy. The unit's library is extensive. The ability to locate the nearest gas station or restaurant (by food type!), for example, has been useful since day one of ownership.The screen is large, sharp in detail, and easy to see day or night. The speaker that is attached to the power plug is clear, adjustable for volume, and does not physically get in the way as I had feared it might.The sandbad mount works great. The 2720 never moves on the dash regardless of cornering speed or road bumps. Attachments are included that allow a different mounting method if you want. Buy I like the ease of plopping the 2720 onto the dash of whichever car I'm driving.In general, a GPS is very handy. Recently, on a road trip on rural two-lane roads, I was directed by traffic officers to detour dozens of miles out of my way because of a bad traffic accident. I simply turned onto a different road with no idea of where it went and the GPS got me to my destination. But that is a gamble because, you see, a GPS sees any road, regardless of surface or condition, as driveable. Sometimes the road it sees isn't even there, as if the roadbuilders had planned one for there but never got to actually build it. This is definitely noticeable in a city. So common sense and a backup map in the glovebox is still a good idea when using a GPS.Still, after several months of use I believe the StreetPilot 2720 was the right purchase for me. It's a keeper.
Very useful accessory to the 85mm lens. I really like the hoods that have push buttons rather than twisting on. These pair well with the Zeikos pinch lens caps (so you can leave the lens hood extended and still easily access the lens cap).
The JetDirect card in our HP Color LasetJet 5500dtn died a while back and we ordered a replacement 615n EIO card. That one worked for a few months and also stopped working so we ended up just connecting it to a PC via parallel and sharing it on the network that way. That all worked okay until we started getting some 64-Bit clients that couldn't use the printer in this configuration, so we had to start looking for a real fix. After doing some digging, we found out that the 615n cards were mostly defective and that we were lucky that our original 615n lasted as long as it did. We ordered this 620n from Amazon as a replacement and the printer is once again a true network printer and all of our users are happy again!
The first thing I did when I bought the Expodisc was shoot a yellow wall with incandescent lighting. This is the most dramatic example of how the Expodisc makes you realize your camera's auto WB is worthless. Your camera sees a yellow wall with yellow lighting and overcompensates by making everything bluer than it should be. Expodisc only cares about the color of the light source, so it only removes the yellow cast of the incandescent light.In the example above, a grey card may have been SLIGHTLY more accurate due to the yellow walls surrounding the light source and therefore some ambient color cast infiltrating the disc's view. But in 95% of normal scenarios, this little tool will be just as accurate and far more convenient.Another note: if you are new to color calibration, be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for the Expodisc. Because used improperly, this tool could produce horribly inaccurate results. Used properly, however, you'll find that it's as useful as a grey card without the hassles of a grey card. Just pop it on your lens, aim toward the light source, and you've got yourself accurate color balance!
I ws told by a note enclosed in the package that they would help me if I needed to format it. I got the help on hte interenet, but they were really helpful
For around $70, this was an excellent speaker! A little bit bulky for a bookshelf speaker (should be labeled as small stand speaker) but its sound quality is very satisfying. Excellent when you listen to classics and instrumental music. The grander the music, the better sound and resonance. Not very bad for the pops, though. Overall, very satified with the speakers. I would recommend them.
There is a lot of praise for these headphones already, so I'll just address my specific use. I recently got a replacement pair, as I accidentally broke my last pair (which were a warranty replacement for my original PortaPro's). So you can see I have some brand attachment to these rather retro looking headphones.I really like these headphones for running outdoors, as I find they are the only pair that stay on my head under my running hat without shifting or falling off my ears (my main complain for in-ear headphones and running). I sweat when I run, so the cushion does wear out eventually. I just got theKoss PORTABLE Replacement Cushionsand replace them when they get torn up.These are great for running because they blast music but don't block out noise, so you can still hear traffic noises, other people approaching you, etc. This is a must for safety when running outdoors. The band is super thin, so my hat fits over them with no issues as well.After my runs I hang these up on a hook so they dry out. So far no damage from sweat or any other related problems. Because I dry them our right away they haven't developed a smell either, but YMMV on that.
It was a great cpu back in the day, but 400+ dollars? Must be a glitch since I've seen this CPU sell for about 30-50 dollars elsewhere, hmmmm....
This is a simple response to the reviewer Justin C. Samsel, whom stated the following; "Purchased this hi-tech, alien looking headphones not two months ago and the headphones have already snapped from stress midway across the thingee that goes over your head."The "thingee" part of these headphones are designed to go "around the back of your neck"!No wonder they snapped in half after forcing them over your head!
Always a good method to purchase points, don't even have to leave the house :) I'd recommend buying the game code in digital format
These work. I went around to other stores and they all sell HDMI cables for 40 to 100 dollars. That is absurd. Buy these. Use these. Love these.
I bought it because I read that it did not gave any distortion when you photographed straight skyline.It is not true, you always get the horizon curved and that is a real pain.Same when you want to photograph a high rise building, you will get a curved line.Please do not buy if you are very serious about it.ALso I tried to return it and I could not get any answers from Amazon. Beware.
Lightweight and well designed. The standalone zipper pocket for the laptop itself makes it easy to take the computer in and out quickly; this is especially useful when going through flight security.I prefer this to the once trendy Timbuktu courier bag because it's lighter and more useful. It's also about one third of the price.
When looking at backpacks for my laptop I found that nearly all the ones on the market are much too big. I'm not traveling or going hiking with my laptop, I just need to carry it to and from work. For all the "other little things that women carry" I carry a purse so that I don't have to take my entire backpack just to go across the street for a cup of coffee.This backpack is perfect for my needs--it's small, light, and fits my laptop and accessories with no wasted space. It also looks so much more elegant and professional than the sport-style backpacks.
I was looking for a do-it-all lens after I bought my D70 and took a chance on this lens. At $300 it's a great bargain. Yes, the focus is rather slow -- and noisy -- but photographic quality is still good. For anyone starting out from scratch with a DSLR with a limited budget, I highly recommend this lens. Then you can use the money saved for an ultrawide lens like the nikkor 12-24G, Tokina 12-24, or Sigma 10-20.Note, however, that if you can afford a $700+ lens, you may wish to wait for the upcoming Nikkor 18-200G VR.
I didn't purchase this item thru Amazon but thought I would leave my review advice here since I purchase quit a bit from Amazon.The printer is a 100% better upgrade from my hp 940C that I've owned for 6 years w/ no problems or issues. I wanted to upgrade to an all-in-one for some time. Researched many printers until I seen this one at a local vendor for the same price as advertised online and that made it a great buy for me since the shipping charge was nill.Installed no problem. Printed like a dream.Pros: Setup was easy, you can choose which items you wish to install if you pick the custom part of the install. On an install I like to choose which programs I like to install and I think this will eliminate much of the problems with RAM consumption.Cons: Didn't come with USB cable but this was not really a con for me because my previous hp printer used the same cable. But for someone upgrading from a different manufacturer this could be somewhat of a hinderance. The paper tray is another common problem , especially, if you are already subject to limited space but if not than nothing to really worry about.From my expierence with reviews is that most of them are just nit-picking, the hp photosmart c3180 really is a nice printer. I think hp does a great job with thier printers and photo software. Just stay clear of their automatic updates and do the updates manually. I don't like alot of software communicating back and forth with my computer and their server because I do alot of online gaming and this causes alot of lag.If you are looking for a cheap decent printer than this is a bargain.
I love everything about this product except that it doesn't pack up nice and tight to be thrown into a back pack and take off. I am looking for a more compact model to be able to zip up (with ipod in it) and go. Need it for excursions and work. Don't want to leave that hanging around! But I love it around the house and can easily transfer it from room to room or outside when we have guests. Oh and it gets pretty loud if you like it that way and sounds great!
I finally got to play with ine after I got it as a present on the 25th. This baby is amazing. I have tested out every feature on it. I downloaded about 200 songs, about 20-30 music videos, and 2 30min. t.v. shows. They all play excellently.Audio: The music sounds great on this device. The sound options really come in handy also. You can choose between Rock, Jazz, 3D Stage, 3D Studio, and 6 or 7 others. The Lyrics option is ok if you want to sing along, but the words sometimes separate in the middle of a word if the screen runs out of space, so I just don't bother with it.Video: The video needs to be converted in order to play. It's not that big of a deal unless you need to do it in 5min. I usually just set a few videos and movies to convert and then just leave the computer along. The playing quality of the videos depends. Some of mine look dvd quality and others look like high-speed internet quality. The sound on videos is also really good.(During the conversion process, the video is resized to 160x128. So if you have a widescreen video, then you might want to alter it with virtualdub by resizing it and adding borders to the top and bottom. Also, some compressed movies' audio and video may get out of sync. In that case, you just have to change the frame rate with virtualdub. It's easy to figure out when you learn where everything is. You can download virtualdub at videohelp.com )Games: The games are entertaining and hold your attention. The motion sensing controller is a cool idea, and is fun, but it takes time to get use too.FM: You've seen one radio, you've seen them all. However, you can record songs and programs off of the radio.Photos: Viewing photos is just the same as viewing them on a digital camera, except there's not zoom-in function.\USB Host: You can plug in your portable hard-drives and thub-drives and copy files back and forth. This comes in handy if you have a lot of multimedia files. I just bought a 6gb mini drive so I can stores all of the videos on it and then transfer them to the YP-T8z if I feel like watching it. I have a 4gb of movies and t.v. shows so far.Looks: Looking at the picture, I thought the YP-T8z was black. Then when I got it in the mail, it looked like a cerulean blue. Then when I opened, it turned out to be a beautiful midnight blue. So to the naked eye, it looks black, but if you look closer, it's a little bluish, and that is exactly how I wanted it. I know they also come in Red, Black, Blue, and White, but I don't know where you can get it.-------Overall-------Overall, this is an excellent item. I recommend this to anyone who wants to play and watch music and videos. If you strickly like music, then this won't be worth it. If you only like music, then get an Ipod because it has more memory.I like to carry my videos with me and at the same time litsen to all my favorite artist, so I chose this little beauty.Good luck on your decision!!
I've heard some complaints about this line of external drives, so let me address those first. Yes, there is a slight "hum" or high frequency vibration. But I have several of these drives in different capacities and some hum a little, some not so much. Bottom line is that the noise is neither distracting nor bothersome. Besides, don't you get a little worried when any machine goes dead silent? Okay, now to the good stuff. Though designed as an "archival" device, I have streamed digital video from these drives full screen onto a Mac 23" widescreen monitor with no problems. I've used both USB versions and Firewire and both work fine. I've also run them for tens of hours at a stretch with no problems -- when not used they drop into "sleep mode". I suggest reformatting the drive if you use it on a Mac. This will make it compatible with the Mac's file system. It's easy and takes a couple of seconds. Also works with PCs just fine. The published capacity is misleading -- so what's new in the world, eh? If you buy a 320GB drive and are sweating a couple of gig, well... The obvious caveats: Don't bang or drop it -- especially when it's running. Always dismount it in the proper sequence.
This is a very poor quality cord. The cord is very thin, and is suitable for only very low-wattage applications. The plastic sheath is also very thin, making the cord easily damaged. And if damaged, this will become a hazard. Although this is inexpensive, it's not worth the price. Not recommended.
Don't really know weather it protects from UV or rather how UV light plays in for photography ! I'm a total newbie. But I can tell for sure that it gives me peace of mind that without any interference with the video, it is protecting my camera lens from dust particles. I keep this filter always on. Thats what I want to say.
I recommend this to anyone that has a telescope or getting into the astronomy part just for fun. It will enhance your viewing. Specially if you are getting a beginner telescope, it will definitely improve the scopes viewing power. If you don't want to disappoint your child get this kit....
This is my third iPod, and the first with video. I love watching TV shows and music videos, and after two years of moderate use the battery is still going strong! It has just enough storage space for the casual user, I even use it to store photos. Lots of room left for more music and video. Overall a great exercise companion!
These are lightweight, comfortable, and produce good sound. The volume control is a must for me and works great. The durability is on the light side. But at the low price is a bargain.
A nice unit and convenient control but IMO it would be better if the cable was shorter. Offer a version wired like the Shure volume control that is only about 6" long so that the user can add only the amount of accessory cable they need for their use. As is the 17 foot cable is much more bulky and heavier than the volume control and a pain to deal with in many applications.The separate volume slider control for each channel is nice and works well. If you do not need that feature then the Shure or Koss controls which are smaller and have much shorter cables may be more convenient for many users.
I am happy with this home theatre system. It plays all the latest media type files. Sound quality is excellent. Can't complain.
This is the worst possible music player I have ever used. I bought one for my niece for Christmas last year. It has been sent back to the company 5 times for repairs. It either locks up and will not shut down or you can't reformat it. If you are lucky enough to get it reformatted, after listening for about 30 minutes it does the same thing. This last time it quit working, it locked up; the screen went completely black and it would not work at all. I didn't even bother calling the company again. I will never buy one again.
Nice little flash. Makes the lighting looks much more natural.I use the bounce flash up to the ceiling. I got this flah simply because I dont want the extra weight on my D60 Nikon.
Product was lovely but set up was difficult....the instructions were not nearly thorought enough for use and set up for beginers like my husband and myself
When i got this item it was DOA and i have to ship it back, i know it am going to have trouble too since i live in barbados. Its a great card but it just didnt work out for me.
This suggests that you can get 6 of them in the title of this item. If so it is a great deal, but I won't trust it so will buy it from another elsewhere.
Just what I ordered! I needed a USB keyboard for my laptop, like the one that I was used to using for years with my traditional desktop computer. As a writer, I type very fast and am using the computer constantly, so I needed a simple keyboard without separated keys (some keyboards separate the keys in the middle) or wrist supports (that feature slows me down). This one is perfect for my needs. It has all the functions I would ever need, and a slight incline for typing comfort. I would recommend it for anyone who does a lot of typing or types very fast. For me, it is much better than using the keypad on the laptop!
I purchased both the MEVLLP (this product) and theMobile Edge MEVLLS Select Leather V-load Blackto compare them. As you can likely tell from the photo, both are very similar. I also looked at several other cases, but these two were among the few quality leather briefcases at a reasonable price.The primary differences between the MEVLLP and MEVLLS are two-fold. First, the Premium MEVLLP is one inch thicker because it includes a document storage compartment in the rear. This may or may not be a selling point for you. The second primary difference is the front flap enclosure. The Select MEVLLS uses velcro while the Premium MEVLLP uses a magnet. For me, that is a selling point. When in an office or group environment, sometimes you do not want to be making a bunch of noise by ripping open a velcro flap.Overall both are made of quality leather. I was really impressed by the quality and the space/number of compartments. It wasn't overdone, but they had just enough storage areas. The laptop area was well padded and fits my Precision M4300 just right. You can't go wrong with either the Select MEVLLS or the Premium MEVLLP. This is the first time I purchased a Mobile Edge case, but it won't be the last!
when it comes to thermal compounds this is the best.Pros: Silver makes for great thermal transfer.Cons: none
I am using about 90ft of this wire to connect my rear surround sound speakers and haven't noticed any form of sound degradation. Works fine for me!
Stay away from this set.Purchased our set in Dec 2003 for $3000.Set worked fine until bulb replacement in Dec 2006.Set worked fine again until May 2007 when the dreaded "BLUE BLOB" showed up.Found online that these sets were manufactured with faulty Optical Blocks.Sony extended the warranty thru sept 2007 on 2003 models that display a squiggle line pattern,but not the "BLUE BLOB".2004 models supposedley get an extension thru 2008 for "BLUE BLOBS".Went thru Sony Executive Review Committee to get our set repaired.Some people are offered $1400-$1500 credit towards purchase of a new set thru the sony website.We were offered nothing, and told by sony that a 3 1/2 yr lifespan for a $3000 SONY T.V. is ACCEPTABLE !
The price with shipping was less than I could buy this cable locally for. I'm using it to run a MP3 player off my Aux connection on my head unit in my Samurai. It has gold plated connections. Great length. What more can you ask for?
this little speaker is so powerful! I can take it anywhere and the sound is great. So much bass for such a little speaker. I have friend who have larger more expensive mobile speakers and this one is still louder and better. Great product!
I absolutely love this receiver!! Has amazing sound and everything that I need for a reasonable price. With 7 digital audio inputs and 2 digital outputs, you shouldn't have to worry about having enough hookup spots like on many cheaper receivers or those from a year or two ago. ALso has 3 compnent inputs and 1 output for your DVD or HDTV hookup. A great feature is the video upconversion. This allows you to plug in a yellow video cord from your VCR (or anything else), and upconvert the signal into a compnent output for better quality. It isn't as good as if it were a direct compnent output but it looks better than a standard yellow video cable would. The THX certification shows that the sound quality is fantastic. I would definately recommend this receiver. The only thing that I don't like is that it takes a few seconds to play sound from a DVD when you first switch to DVD mode, other than that this is close to a perfect unit!!
Very useful for intraoral and macro photography. I would highly recommend this product for Dental photography.
And YES, it works with FiOS. I had grown sick of the supposedly IR interference issue with Verizon FiOS boxes. This little device saved the contract from breaking. I think Verizon should include one of these with every order. &lt;- IMHOThe battery last pretty long (its already been 2 weeks for me). Very easy to install (and no configuration needed).Definitely works as advertised.
This little beauty worked great right out of the box. Simple to operate and the long cord allows for flexible placement of the iPod itself regardless where your cigarette/power jack may happen to be located.
I just recieved my Docking Station and Its great.Very Easy to Connect the device to my PC now. Just put on Docking Station and open the software up and its connceted and ready to download mp3's to. When I get home from work or out jogging I place my player on the cradle, grab it in the morning and it's fully charged! Its not critical to have, but it is very convenient and I recomend it!
This Sony DCR DVD108 Camcorder is so sleek and cool. I love it...I ordered this through [...] store and saved [...] bucks. Opened the box, charged the battery and I was good to go. I had to order a 3pk DVD+RW along with this order. I really wished the camcorder box had one free blank DVD as a part of whats in the box. Other than that, I have no complains...40X zoom is like awesome man!!
I bought this years ago and used it once or maybe twice. I had to keep twisting the jack so the sound would come in clearly. I don't know if it didn't fit into my radio or they gave me faulty one. Then I bought a $2 cable from a local radio store and that worked perfectly. My suggestion is save your money and get the cheaper one. It does the same thing!
While most people would look at it and think it's a cheap plastic toy, it is nothing of the like. Most proffesional filmmakers would look down on it and scoff at the four miniute limit, but hey, if you're making a movie close to your house, then it doesn't matter. Also, being only four miniutes, those four miniutes are going to be super-high quality. Having editing software included is a big plus, and the conveneint USB cord makes it just as good as my webcam, even better. This is not a toy, even though its awesome low price might lead to beleive otherwise. This is an awesome product, absoloutley awesome. A great idea for any kid who ever wanted to make or star in his own film.
protects well, but you have to take it on and off to charge battery, plug in USB, or change memory card. Also would be nice to have clear cover for viewing screen.
These are great little speakers. The wife didn't want the tower speakers so I &quot;settled&quot; with these little gems. I am not an audiophile, but I really do enjoy the sound of these speakers. For the size, they really do produce a great sound. Highly recommended.
I lost my V-Moda ear buds, and love the sound and the noise-cancellation on the subway. WARNING:I bought these for my iPhone, but unfortunately these do not have the speaker attachment on the cord so you can use the earbuds as a hands-free phone.
After losing one during my move, I was afraid I would have a hard time finding a replacement. This was the perfect replacement and the sound is a crisp as it was before! A worthwhile investment!
Just Installed my 1GB memory, works great for my toshiba satellite, great price and really fast delivery, I give this seller 2 thumbs up!!!!!
The USB cable works great for uploading pictures from my Canon Power Shot SD1100 IS to my computer. I've had no problems with it at all!! The cord was a great price and came on time.
I got these for a project and was blown away by the ease of instalation and the quality of the sound. What more could you ask for? I loved these so much I am now in the process of placing speakers throughout my home...Hope this helps.
It's got great sound quality on both ends. I use it on my office phone. This is about my third one in the last five years or so. They each last about 18 months before the plastic headband snaps. For less than $10, this is a great deal in my book
Don't know how I lived without my Inno for so long. This little device is a must have. When I got it as a Christmas gift about 2 years ago, I thought it was a useless toy with a bill attached. After it was stolen out of my car, I was lost. This is a replacement and I'm glad I got it. This is the ideal purchase for someone who enjoys a variety of music. I love being able to carry it with me and record music on the go.
Might not be comfortable for everyone but i haven't used anything else for 3 years. Sony's earbuds deliver great sound but mine never last more than 4 or 5 months.
I've been using this unit for 4 months now, and it works as advertised. The barking is pretty reallistic, and only somebody repeatedly testing it would pick up on the repeating barking patterns. The unit is almost TOO sensitive, as it will go off even when walking behind it once activated. This isn't a problem for us, as we are generally gone when it is activated. This is a decent product.
I tried every possible placement and never got rid of the plasma tv interference. It never controlled my components better than without it. Therefore, I can't recommend it for plasma tv's.
I am very disappointed in the sound quality, am actually looking to re-sell the system. This machine can produce enough volume to be painful in close range, but (at least in the large gymnasium where I tried it) the volume drops very quickly as you move further away. And I don't know exactly how to describe it, but the sound is not satisfying - it's like some range of tones is missing. Yes, there's bass, and you can hear the overall piece that's being played, but the nuance in the middle just isn't there. Have you ever eaten food that's beautiful but tastes like nothing? This is the sonic equivalent.
We originally purchased the Terk HDMI-31 switch at a big box store. Found it to be HORRIBLE, especially with our PS3. Stuttering video, lapses in sound. Just bad all around. Plus the auto-switching didn't work at all.So in frustration, I returned the Terk model and ordered this one online. It has been a FANTASTIC upgrade and does its job very well. Plus this one has a remote, which is a very nice touch. Just try to find a good place to keep it. The remote is TINY and quite easily lost by children, cats and some fairly well-organized adults.I can definitely recommend this to anyone for functionality, build-quality and aesthetics!
Received the drive in good time. No box or fancy packing just bubble wrap thus the 4*s. Installed and tested with no probems. Still working fine today 1/9/07.
I have used the router for several months now and I haven't had a problem with it. It's simple to set up, fairly powerful, and for the price it's great. I have no problem with the range, I sat my laptop at the other end of my apartment, and left it pinging the router for about 20 minutes, through a few walls, and the packet loss was about 1.2%, more than acceptable. I'm not sure why other people are seeing so many problems; maybe they need to make sure the position the aerial properly?
It's great for charging my mp3 player and I use it every evening for a full 8 hour charge the next day. Well worth the money.
This is your no frills basic surge protector. It feels solidly built and gets the job done. My one concern was that it may not have a switch given the photos. However, it is there under the power cord on the side.
I also agree---nothing but trouble! Contacted Lexmark, computer manufacturer, and place of sale to try and fix the problem&quot;S&quot;. Now I am having trouble returning it to place of sale (TV). Trying since August! Got the X83 2 days ago. Much better. For the price it seems to be OK so far.
We bought our Panasonic DVD-LS55 in Nov '04 and it lasted until Jul '06, when we finally got the dreaded HO3 error and the player stopped working. It sat in the closet collecting dust after I heard from a Panasonic tech rep how much it would cost to fix it. Before purchasing a new portable player, we decided to see if anyone else had this error and if anyone else new of a way to fix it.That's when we found the Amazon review for the DVD-LS90 by mkb that gave step by step instructions on how to try one thing that fixed the HO 3 error on 2-3 players he worked on. We tried the procedure and it worked!!So thanks to mkb, wherever you are. We owe you big time!Here is what we did:1) Find a clean place to work and the following tools: you;ll need a very small precision screwdriver set, tweezers, exacto knife, a small magnet, and canned air to remove dust.2) Unplug and take out the battery for safety. Remove the 12 screws on the back of the player. I used the small magnet to help get the screws out of the holes and hold on to them. Put in a safe place, you don't want to lose these.3) Pick up disc tray off of the 3 rubber suspension feet. Be careful with the 2 flat wire cables. Turn this tray over.4) Find a small black cover on the back of the tray that has 2 screws. Take the this black cover off to reveal a small electric motor and a set of small plastic gears. Use tweezers and canned air to clean/pick out any debris. I had small plastic shavings caught up in mine.5) I'm not sure if this was really necessary, but I picked up the small white gear in the middle with the tweezers and used the exacto blade to trim a small amount of platic away from the side of the large cog that comes very close to rubbing against the large black gear.6) Put the white gear back in place. Make sure the metal axle it rotates on is in place. Make sure the cog from the electric motor engages the white plastic gear. Try to gently rotate the white gear to make sure it will rotate the other gears smoothly and move the laser reader assembly along its track.7) Use the canned air to remove any more dust/debris from the inside of the player.8) Put the cover back together and the screws back in place. There were 2 screws that go down by the battery compartment that took me forever to find where they went.9) Give it some power and try it out.This procedure may seem daunting at first, but really, if you are about to trash the machine anyway, what do you have to lose? In my opinion, loosening and getting all the screws out, in order to open up the machine, was the hardest part.After these steps, our player started working again. I hope this saves someone else the money of having to go out and buy another player just like it helped us. Good luck!
So with pretty much a whole year in research and reading forums,reviews, watching test footage, and more I was stuck on every question any film or video enthusiast comes across. "What camera do i buy?" To be honest...i was sold on the HVX200. I couldn't believe how good it looked and all the frame rates and recording on cards! Kicked the crap out of minidv tapes right?!Well, i got my hands on the hvx200 and found out the hype didn't live to my expectations. Too much grain, expensive P2, too bulky (personally), the menus were like a labyrinth, and i just didn't like it. It's a good cam don't get me wrong but not my choice. Now i was previously a HV20 owner (still am) and am very pleased with Canon. I've been eying the XH-A1 for a while too and read so many reviews and watched some much footage that made it look absolutely amazing! I love Canon and trusted my extinct...Just received this monster today! Seriously a gorgeous design, sleek black, amazing footage, not a consumer camera but when your familiar with pro cameras this was very easy going to me but still had some curves to learn. The footage looked just as good as the HVX, i think. To my eye i like the look of the XH-A1 100X better with color adjustments in camera of course. Overall, this camera was probably the best investment for my budget. I would highly highly recommend this to any indie filmmaker, documentarian, videographer, or any serious film person. This camera lived beyond it's expectation from me. I mean a camera half the price of one of the best camera's on the market (HVX200) and looks just as good as it does, why wouldn't you choose it?! This is my personal view on it. I could go on about the features about the camera but there is too many good things about this camera. Only negative is i wish it had more shutter speeds. But all in all, best camera i have ever used and the only camera i will need for the next 5 years until Red develops the Scarlet to truly be $3k and under.
i bought it for my niece in Oct 2005. it seemed like an excellent portable player at that time...but 2 months and it is dead. it doesnt turn on no matter what. i called the Coby customer service and the rep told me that he would replace the unit since it has a 90-day warranty but i will have to pay both way shipping which would be almost 20 bucks!
The system worked as advertised right out of the box. The set up was simple. The unit allows you to change channels on the cable box. The downside was a slow response on changing channels. Not great for channel surfing, but adequate for selecting another program. The only interference was from the microwave oven. While it was on it caused static on the picture. There is no wireless network in the house so that was not an issue for us.
I would give this stand 4 or 5 stars but it absolutely stinks. The pads are made of the same stuff as very smelly mouse pads - might be neoprene. In any case, it's very strong and even after 2 weeks sitting out in the hot garage to off-gas it still has such a strong odor I don't want it in the house. Other than the smell, it looks good, is easy to use - all the things you want in a small, portable stand.
The high-speed Cat6 Ethernet cable arrived promptly, in perfect condition. The connectors appear to be of high quality and fit perfectly. Note: This cable is NOT a shielded type, but it works just fine in my office environment. I have noticed a significant increase in throughput speed over the Cat5 cable it replaced, making this little purchase well worth its little cost, many times over. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I purchased the product and received it the first week of May.The belt clip broke after only ten (10) days...This product seems to be Cheap, but Cheap!!!!!
I purchase these sheets to augment my photo albums purchased on Royal Caribbean. They are the right size, but I had to punched holes closer to the center since these weren't at the right place. However these are the only ones of the size that I found in weeks or research!
I went thru two headsets costing much more, trying to find something comfortable to wear while walking. I had a pair of these in a drawer, had forgotten about them, and when I tried them I was astonished at how good the sound and volume were, much better than the headsets I paid twice as much for. Comfortable, too.
After upgrading to this $500 Ethernet cable, movies streamed from the internet came to life... LITERALLY.Although I wasn't able to experience any improvement in either audio or visual quality, characters from the movies started to materialize at my house. I was able to see beings popping into existence as they acquire mass from the newly found Higgs Boson. While CERN spent billions of dollars and 50 years to find this elusive particle, this $500 cable trapped the Higgs like they were meant for each other. The Hilbert Space is no longer the limit of my perception as I could easily see in my AV system, the Calabi-Yau spaces above and beyond into the 11th dimension. The Twilight Zone is no longer a fiction as I was able to walk right into it through those cables.As I watched my all time favorite movie, Jumanji, beings from the past, the present and the future concurrently appear in my room. It seems like this cable was able to break the universal limit of space and time. The answer is clear, that with this magical plastic and copper, I was able to achieve the pinnacle state of Buddhism. I was finally one with everything.However, I was not satisfied because this isn't what I wanted!Hope you enjoyed my review.
I was hooking up an old pc to my main TV to watch Hulu. So I bought these modular plugs HDMI, coax, rj45 and this telephone connector. All fit the holes in the face plate except this one. I had to file it down quite a bit for it to fit. I live in the mountains so running to the Home Depot was not an option for a two dollar part. It was frustrating.
Bought these speakers to give my laptop sound a little more oomph. The bass on them sounds great for listening to music, but they do have a tendency to give you some background buzzing. I think the other reviews overrate them, and suggest you shop around before buying.
It's a cable, it works and it came real quick. What more can you say? In hindsight I should have bought a little bit longer cable.
this charger is seriously a pos! i got it from target like 16 bucks. i believe i got it when i was home for thanksgiving break so it lasted about two months. you know you're in trouble when it starts making a buzzing sound. it stopped working out of no where. No wonder the selling start is 1 cent.
On a recent move between houses, the USB cable that went between my PC and an external hard drive (Western Digital MyBook, 1TB came up missing (along with the power supply). Researching online, i was a little nervous about ordering a 'generic' USB cable, I am sure you have all heard the horror stories..."WD uses a proprietary cable, this won't work" or "there are compatibility issues". DON'T BELIEVE THE HORROR STORIES! this cable worked fine between the drive and the PC, and at 6' (an ACTUAL 6 feet) the cable is longer than the one that came with it and it works just fine. The only drawback (hence one star missing) is the cable doesn't fit SNUGLY with the drive. Make no mistake, it DOES seat with the drive and makes the connection so it will work just fine, but it just isn't as snug as the original or what i would prefer.That being said, if you are in need of a replacement cable, there is NO REASON not to buy this one...unless you like spending double or triple for an 'original'.i have since bought two more of these, one for my daughter's MP3 player, and one to connect the Tom Tom to the computer (not sure what ever happened to that one)
I got this in dqsh receiver for my birthday. it was ordered thru amazon via CarCare intl. I used it to replace my factory stereo system. the unit is great and makes a really good job at giving you a very clear and powerful sound, even with factory speakers.Pros:every common file format is accepted: aac/wma/wav/mp3great equalizer and very nice presetseasy to customize displaynice shortcuts to access your subwoofers settingscomplete remotelets you play tunes from virtually any portable device: just get an RCA adapter [...] and plug it to the rear input of the receiver. Cheaper than the Pioneer adapter stuff, convenient (can play whatever you want) and way better sound than the FM transmitters.Cons:display can be very (too?) bright especially if the receiver is high on the dashcontrol roll seems sometimes a bit cheap, although never get anyprobem so farConclusion: excellent unit, and one on the only allowing you to play Itunes encoded files (wont work with the files you got from the Itunes store)
The item was as described, and the order was processed in a speedy manner. I would buy from this dealer again.
I like the player very much. I use it when I go walking. I didn't find the headphones comfortable, so I did change those out. Also, the software they give you with it is just awful! Not intuitive at all. I recommend downloading the free one from MusicMatch. They have a free plug in that handles downloads to the MP3 player - works quite nicely.
The microphone is excellent and the sound is worth price. Someone doesn't feel comfortable with the frames. I think small adjustment will make you a little bit more comfortable. However, if you don't care the behind-the-head design, why not try Plantronics 350 headset?
It's hard to fault a product that does what it says and does it consistently. That is the case with the cool2 laminator and associated supplies. No waiting for a hot seal machine; no problem with the carrier; in fact; no problem at all!How very refreshing!
these speakers are nice for someone who is in an office but they arent very loud. you turn them up and it sounds horrible. something is missing from them.. not sure what. but what can you expect for $8 speakers? I only got them because it was all I had at the time. If you want some good sounding speakers this is some that you should definitly stay away from.
The Sangean DT-210V works very well indoors where I need to use it the most. Strong reception for both FM and AM. My only dislike about the unit is that the volume control is an analog wheel, instead of a digital button like the rest of the controls. It's too easy to bump when in a pocket, and can't be locked.
The main reason I chose this model over the many others, was the coil cord on the adapter, as shown in the photo. When the product arrived it didn't have a coil cord. sigh. And there was no packaging also. Seems like this is misrepresentation.
This unit feels great in your hand, screen is small but very clear. The big complaint that have and I'm not sure if its isolated to this unit is when I replace the batteries it gives no alternative but to erase the data, then restore it. Not good to say the least, makes this unit useless if I have to take it on the road. No way to fix that problem in the field.
I purchased this drive because I wanted a physically small drive that would be compatible with a Windows 98SE, USB 1.0 system I have. The drive works well. With my older system it is necessary for me to use a powered USB hub and plug in both USB connectors of the supplied Y-cable. I have also found that it necessary for me to not run other USB powered devices at the same time as the hard drive.
I had been looking for a digital camera for some time. I started to get caught up in the megapixels trap; that is, more is better. But when I thought about it, the most common use for me is taking photos of the family to send via e-mail to our family and friends. For that, you don't need all those megapixels.So, I bought this camera. One selling point was the lithium ion battery versus the nicad other models in this price range have. Also, I have other Sony products and have never been disappointed as the quality is high.This is a great little camera, with the emphasis on the word little. It was easy enough to learn how to use in an hour or so with the owner's manual.The memory card is big enough for weekend trips, but if you are going on a long trip, I would recommend a larger card. Even at low resolution suitable for e-mail, you only get 32 pictures on a 16 MB memory card.
I understand the concept, but this does not cool my computer as well as I would think it should. You can just put a book along the side of oomputer and it would do the same. This is not worth a second thought...use a book to elevate your computer and save your money. Not worth it.
I bought this photo frame because of positive reviews but when i received it.I found out that the resolution was much worse than i expected.I knew that it had resolution of 480*280 but i had no idea that iit`d be so bad.So i returned it.
I have not tried to record an audio cassette yet but it is nice to have a machine with that capacity especially in a single deck design. The other components -- radio and cassette and CD playback -- work fine. This is a cleverly designed and attractive machine and I am very satisfied with it.
good quality very satisfied,do what i expect it to do and is not too expensive,i will recomended to any body
I am an avid semi-pro outdoor and wildlife photographer and have used my Manfrotto 680B for nearly 10 years with both ball- and gymbal-type heads. While monopods are a good tool when you can't or don't want to hassle with a tripod, they still can't reduce wobble or vibration enough when using high focal length & heavy lenses under many lighting conditions to the point where you can consistently get tack sharp images unless you significantly boost the ISO on your camera (even with f2.8 fast lenses), which of course introduces significant noise into your image (amount of which is very dependent on the quality of the sensor in your camera and whether you've underexposed the image much).If you purchase the stabilizing base for this monopod, and realistically are not expecting it to turn the monopod into a tripod from a stability standpoint (to take self-timed, or long-exposures using remote releases), then you will likely rate this product as a 4 or 5. Otherwise you will be disappointed with the product since there really is no way to turn a monopod into a support that's as sturdy as a tripod....and never will be......so you need have realistic expectations and match the tool for the shooting circumstances.I've found that while the base will not make the monopod as stable as a tripod, depending on your subject and shooting circumstances it will definitely introduce more stability, and less wobble into your images, and since you will still likely be using image stabilization when shooting with a monopod (especially moving objects such as wildlife), you will be able to take advantage of the IS and shoot with slower shutters than you would without the base. This provides more flexibility with exposure settings and potentially may allow you to reduce the ISO some to achieve better image quality.....all significant benefits if you're serious about your work.In situations where I am sitting (such as in a blind), the base performs extremely well and can be further stabilized by placing weight (heavy sand or bean bags) or your feet on the support legs. You might be thinking then why not use a tripod.......but in tight quarters you often don't have the room for a tripod, so this is a good stability, space-saving, not to mention weight alternative to a tripod.Now, you're really not going to use a cable release with this product unless you're using very small/light camera with no wind, etc., but for the right type of shooting circumstances this is an excellent product and will be an important edition to your photo gear.You will want to experiment with mounting the base...there are a couple of ways to do it, one more stable than the other but isn't recommended by the manufacturer.....there are a couple of other reviews on Amazon's website that elaborate a bit on this, so I won't go into it here.Happy shooting.....
First, in general this has been a great printer, worthy of the venerable HP name.Now, on to the caveats.First, this printer is essentially "Windows only." I do not have a Mac but I can tell you that there is no way in the world to get Linux to print to this machine. For the majority of people that's not an issue, but if you're browsing for a low-cost reputable color laser and you DO use Linux, be aware that this one isn't for you.Second, and worst of all: I have fried the fuser roller on mine recently because I - stupidly, perhaps, but understandably - tried to use HP photo-glossy paper in the printer. It melted the glossy layer of the paper onto the roller, and I now have a very large doorstop instead of a printer.I hope these remarks will be helpful to someone.
There are, no doubt, some high end alternatives to this cable, but I suspect the sound is going to be the same. It snaps into place nicely, and works fine.It is not designed for abuse, and it might not be a good choice for an application where it is being repeatedly moved or reconnected.
If you are looking for a fast memory card, look no further. I bought this card for my new Sony H1 and I've been totally impressed by its speed and reliability. It's been working flawlessly from day one. Highly recommended.
This is a great adapter since it's so small and you can cheaply buy replacement tips ($12 each including shipping) for other devices and ones you lost.It fits in your notebook's bag and you'de hardly notice the extra few ounces of weight. It's also a sturdy adapter even though it uses a series of plugs - they're all well designed not to be overly easy to pull out. If you have a Dell laptop that needs only 70 watts then this is a great alternative to either buying the higher wattage adapters from Targus or an invertor from a local electronics place. You can even leave your PA-9 or PA-6 adapter in your docking station and never take a bulky 70 watt box with you ever again. Be aware that if your laptop uses a 90 watt adapter like the PA-9, then you SHOULD NOT get this model but one of the 90/120 watt versions!The only nag that I have with it is that it won't charge my Dell C400 even though it's a 50 watt laptop! Otherwise I'd put a 5-star rating.
Not much to say here. It is a high quality cable at a good price and cat 6 so you are up to speed for the next wave of hardware.
My money was refunded back to me as the item was not avbl. So I cant send you a review.
great product for my computer connection to the new printer. if you want to move your cpu, this gives you the length to do so.
This is a nice travel/home camera. The body is durable, yet light and fits easily into a breast or cargo pocket. I've had no problems with the mechanics other than a strange appearance in the lower part of the viewer--a small piece of something that should probably not be there but does not affect the picture at all. Definately get a strap for it--the body is a bit slippery, especially in damp/humid environments. No need to send it over the falls. Pictures are clear and sharp. The functions are easy to use with a little review of the instructions.
I have three of these stands to compliment my more heavy-duty (and costlier) stands. I have been in the business for several decades and was really pleased at the quality and the value of these stands. I do not use them for heavy monolights or keg-lights (you would be asking for trouble) but instead use them for reflectors or small incandescent lights (like the Lowel Tota or Omni lights). I have even used on with a large Rifa-Lite light box. For the price you can't beat them, as long as you don't over-task them.
I can make a full thermos of hot chocolate at 6am and leave for the ball fields and at 10 o'clock at night it is still too hot to drink when poured out of the thermos. This is the best thermos I have ever owned.
I recently got a Lexar USB Flash Drive and it was worth every penny I paid! I will never lose my files again
Meade makes good telescopes, but this isn't one of them.We got ours for free, but after using it for a couple nights, realize even that was too much.This telescope doesn't show much in the way of detail. You can see the moon, unless it's moist out, then the optics (ours at least) fogged over. We were hard-pressed to find Jupiter and the Galilean moons.If you're in the market for a good entry level telescope, stay away from this. I'd recommend a Celestron FirstScope, or Edmund Scientific Astroscan. The FirstScope is less money and gives a much better image. The Astroscan, while more expensive, is the most user friendly telescope we've used and has phenomenal imaging.
This product is not worth the buy. I agree w/ the above seller: installiation is a nightmare. Disk changer doesn't work w/ exsisting equiptment. made a purchase of this from ship2you, they eagerly took the $$$ from my account, but where in no big hurry to credit my account 2 1/2 months after i sent the product back. Im still waiting for a refund. The product is big & bulky & doesn't fit if you have limited space to put it in. Not worth all the $$ to ship it back, the headaches, and an installation nightmare, unless your an installation expert...
I ordered it during Christmas, not get it yet. but Amazon refund it quickly, I ordered another one from Amazon, It will take my another couple of days to wait. not too bad.
I hate to rain on anyone's parade but I just received my LaCie 250GB drive today.... I was excited to receive it but extremely disappointed when I started reading the manual and saw that you can only format this drive in FAT32 format. The main problem with FAT32 is that files are limited to 4GB in size. If you format the drive to anything else, it becomes a read-only drive. This is a huge problem for me, I wanted this drive to store video files between multiple machines on my network. My video files are routinely larger than 4GB so unfortunately I have to box it back up and ship it back. What a waste of time, I wish they stated this extremely important restriction online where people could see it. Now I know why this drive is priced so cheap.
I saw one for sale on Craigslist for $50.00 and was curious so I checked the specifications and found out that the frequency response is 180Hz -14kHz which is very poor. This means it cannot reproduce lower end(bass) below 180Hz and higher frequencies above 14kHz(14,000Hz). This maybe fine for mp3 players where they compress data to fit in more information. In normal case an amplifier should have a frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz(20,000Hz).This product maybe fine for most people, but if you are a serious listener who like high fidelity sound with more detail... do not buy this.
I looked around allot before buying this remote and it came down to this one or the 880. I eneded up choosing this one due to lower cost and had most of the same features.In general I have been very pleased, with one issue, the setup can be somewhat difficult if you have older equipment that the web based program does not recognize. You will have to be somewhat computer savy and be willing to spend some time troubleshooting and going thru a trial and error process to get everything the way you want. But it is well worth it in the long run.
This is useful for convenient toslink cable routing. For example, male to MacBook toslink (via earphone jack), female to standard toslink cable, to subsequently connect to A/V receiver or other device with optical in.
i use this for my xbox well did now i use other things... but its very good product and i recomend it
Bought one. Returned it because the floppy drive didn't work and the screen went on the fritz. Exchanged it for another one. Again the floppy drive doesn't work and the DVD-ROM drive won't open. I talked to Sony support and they claim they don't have hardware problems with the computer or its docking station (though they had in the past). Curious to know if others have had this problem too or if I am just spectacularly unlucky this year. I haven't yet decided whether or not to give Sony a third try on this machine. It's a pity since it seems like such a well designed laptop, if only it would work.Another reviewer mentioned Sony's support. I agree that it is weak, especially relative to Dell and others. My desktop Sony had to go back. It came back (reset so all information was gone). They hadn't fixed the hardware; they had just re-run the setup discs. Gee, thanks Sony!
Put this sunshade on my pro staff team realtree 3x9x40 #6318. Fits great, works great. Used camo wrap, looks great on my camo AR.
It lived up to it's hype. The characters so well defined and plenty of surprises and twists and turns. A reminder that we can never truly &#34;know&#34; another person even someone as close as a parent. We cannot walk in anyone else's shoes. An imperative to be very careful of how we judge others!
I must not have read the discription very well I have a 3G nano (I think) it's the long sliver one.and the FM transmiter won't fit.seems the phone plug and the part that plugs into the bottom of the nano are to close together for my nano.It looks like a good item.I just miss read the item discription.
Awesome cam... my first one... but it does everything right.
I am really happy with all Caonon products.I would like to recommend this product to all friends that love Canon's products.
Lots of people complain about the prescott's heat output, but frankly it's no where near the worst processor I've had. I'm running with two standard fans - not special high output fans mind you - running the stock intel heatsink (not special heatsinks mind you), and the machine stays up with no problem. Can't say the same about amd MPs - special sinks, special fans (far more than 2), and still has problems if you don't do it right. Use the standard intel fan/sink, take comfort in the intel warranty, and stop whining.
works great. The top can unscrew so watch it that you don't lose parts. but other than that works great!
Like many others here, I bought mine at Wal-Mart, but not on impulse. It is a fantastic player, and I highly recommend it. The screen is bright and crisp and clear. The viewing angle is very nice. The included remote is easy to use, but should be backlit. The included bag from the Wal-Mart wasn't very useful, but the included A/V cables and car DC cable add much value to the package.I thought it was hard to find a unit with a nice 16:9 screen, but this one seems to do it all.I have just two negative comments on this device, and they apply to a lot of other machines, too. It has no video input, so you can only use it with the built-in player. Second, there is no good way to stop watching a movie in the middle. Like most home players, press stop once, then play to resume, or stop twice to cancel your stopping point. But as soon as you power off the machine, which you need to do to save battery, it forgets your position. Hard for jumping between airplanes.
This is the fastest, quietest, and most reliable portable external hard drive on the market. It's also the most reliable on the market. "The Best Of The Best". I only wish when I bought it came in a Tera Bite size. I have been using computers since the Apple "E". I now use two machines a 2009 HP Quad Core with Vista 64 bit, and a Gateway with XP Professional and a Pentium 4 3.4 processor. I used this hard drive to network my two machines.250GB External Firewire HD
Does a good job with the 500W Rockford Fosgate amp. No more dimming lights. Good deal for the money and easy to hook up.
Got this TV last week, and im just packing it up to return it. I bought to be used with my xbox and my future xbox 360. After hooking it up to my xbox with a first party HD pack and booting up halo 2, I immediatly felt a delay in the image. I would hit A... Then I would jump. I would pull R trigger... Then I would shoot. Let me stress that the delay is very slight, enough so that some games it wouldnt bother me, but fast paced games cannot be played on this TV. Even when I hooked up my DVD player, I could hear sound out of my 5.1 system before anyones lips moved.Image quality is great, and the TV is very stylish, but I have to warn potential buyers about the delay. Don't make the same mistake I did by listening to all the rave reviews about this TV.
Koss JR900 Cordless Stereo Headphones are the best in cordless. I've shopped around in many stores looking for such a bargain. I can't find one. The average price was 500.00. These headphones can work throughout my whole house! I just plug them into my computer and listen to MP3's while I clean. There great and very comfortable. I will encourage everyone to buy these well made Headphones.
I purchased the Slingbox Pro to enable my Brother & his family to catch some US TV. My hope is that it might lessen some of the culture shock they are experiencing since moving to Japan.I also purchased a second hand TiVo II to connect with the Slingbox.The setup of the Slingbox Pro was very simple. I did experience a slight difficulty in getting the Slingbox to sling outside my internal LAN. The Slingbox tries to use UPnP configuration to setup the ports it needs to communicate with the Sling server and then with the client outside the network. I needed to enable UPnP on my router and rerun the setup, and then things went smoothly.
Great Item for the price, I am getting another one I like it that well.
My husband and I both use these with our laptops. This notebook cooler does a great job of keeping our HP Pavilion notebooks running very cool while conveniently not requiring a wall outlet for power. It's powered through the piggyback USB cable included, so you won't lose any usb jacks on your laptop. This cooler seems most ideal for a 15" laptop, although I use it for my 17" laptop without any problems at all. What I'd like to see however is for Antec to make a custom stand for this that will lift the notebook up to monitor height if you are using your notebook with an external keyboard and mouse. I like this design:Xbrand XB-1001 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand, but I find that all of the stands I like don't have built in notebook coolers, and I don't feel comfortable with the stability of putting a notebook cooler and then a notebook on the stand.
I bought this adaptor to connect a RC video output on my DVD player to a S-video input on my TV. It unfortunately does not work. I'm no expert in electronics but I believe this connector only will work in the opposite direction (S-video to RC) Since the s-video signal processes more info than RC, you need a connector with an electronic signal converter to "upgrade" a RC signal to S-video. Unless I was sent a defective adaptor, this product is mislabeled and should be advertized as "Unidirectional".
VERY GOOD PRODUCT,WELL MADE, HAS LOTS OF COMPARTMENTS FOR CAMERA GEAR.
This ipod is a totally reliable product. The only problem is the battery. After about a year and a half use, it lasts for about 3 hrs. before needing a recharge. Then pay up for an expensive new one.
My husband had me order this i didn't think it would work but it works great the only thing is It's hard to change the channels other then that you save on not paying a monthly fee for an extra cable box or having to move that box from room to room.works for us.
In my office we go through cartridges on a fairly regular basis. The Xerox toner is one of my "go to" items...I'm extremely happy with the product!
Not much to write, this is a great addition for those headphones which don't have their own volume control and you don't want to mess with the Windows volume or your music player volume.I just put them on high and control the volume through this instead.Recommended.
Very easy to install. I just followed the website instructions. Computer is running great now! They also shipping this item very fast! Thanks!
Good matx board, though not what I expected for overclocking. Has a few OC'ing features but very limited ones.If you're not planning to use it for gaming go ahead, it's a fine choice.
Have used it for 3 months now and it works great.Feels very good in the hand - has 12 buttons andI just use 3 and the throttle for flying. Theothers are there if you need them.A great value for less than $28.00.
When my Sony XDRS-3HD arrived, I tested it by putting it on my dining room table that had a dacron table cloth. It stopped playing after about an hour.The ON-OFF switch did not function; I thought perhaps the table cloth was obstructing the proper ventilation. I got four bottle caps from old 2 quart bottles and put them under the four feet of the radio. This raised the radio about 1/2 inch above the table cloth. Presto! no more stopping. The 3" speakers are so-so, but when I hook the radio up to my 80 watt hi-fi system, the sound from my 10" speakers is superb!
I had a Sony universal remote for a couple years now. It was/is an awesome device. Only reason for change was due to getting tired of the bulky size of it. Other than that, the Sony is still great. I purchased the logitech for its sleek design, size & color screen. Overall, I'd recommend the product. The only cons I have are the inconsistency of the single button to turn on activities (i.e. one button click to turn on DVD & all its corresponding components, one button to watch tv - turns on TV, set top, receiver, etc.). These 1 button activities don't always work & I have to go through individually. I still keep my other remote handy when in dire need to get a show turned on quickly as a backup plan. Which kind of defeats the purpose.
Tiffen makes some of the best filters. This one is no exception. It fits perfectly for the size indicated and produces crystal clear photos enhanced by what the filter says it will do. Excellent color comes through on all your pictures with this filter. I am VERY happy with this purchase!
I was nervous putting a brand new sharp aquous on this stand.... that being said after building it and getting the tv on I am no longer worried. The stand is very study and works wonderful. Used for going between conference rooms and it looks very professional.
It's impossible to not compare the Zune to the iPod so I'm not even going to try, but let's get one thing out of the way right quick: Anyone who calls the Zune an iPod killer needs to have their head examined. Let's not forget that there are many people who have invested hundreds or thousands of dollars into iTunes music, so they're pretty much iPod customers for life(as Zune customers will be if they choose to use the Zune marketplace, but more on that later). And in case you haven't noticed, the iPod is a pretty darn good device. The Zune doesn't really offer anything that should have iPod+iTunes users jumping ship, but it does offer a compelling option for those looking to purchase a product like this for the first time or iPod users who have chosen to continue to buy CDs instead of digital albums.The first thing you'll notice after purchasing the Zune is that if they ever gave away some type of award for product packaging, the Zune would probably win it. The brown portion of the Zune box slips off to reveal a compartmentalized box inside that includes the Zune, the docking cable, stock earbuds, the Zune software, the token cheap felt case, and the documentation.Onto the Zune itself. Even at 30 gigs it's a bit longer and thicker than the 80 gig iPod. It is substantially heavier but not to a fault. Those looking to use an MP3 player for active use will probably want a flash player anyway. Where the Zune holds a big advantage over the iPod however is the rubbery-plastic finish. Whereas the iPod's glossy finish is a magnet for fingerprints, the Zune's rubbery plastic feel attracts virtually no fingerprints, and when it does they simply wipe off. The screen accumulates them quickly, and while a thin plastic film coating is included, it has some large text on it, so you might have to invest in a third-party screen protector. Bummer. The control pad has been often maligned for not being a scroll wheel, but I don't understand why. Is moving your thumb around in circles really THAT intuitive?Onto the software. It's a bit dissapointing that the Zune doesn't simply intergrate seamlessly with Windows Media Player 11 like most MP3 players now do. Instead you'll have to install the dedicated Zune software, which is essentially Windows Media Player 11 in some new clothing and with the Zune Marketplace built in. There have been many reports of hiccups installing the new software, so beware. It seems I was lucky. Once you do get the software going, syncing your music library to your player is a breeze, with a transfer speed of about two seconds per song.As I said, the Zune software is essentially WMP11 with the Zune Marketplace included. The first time you enter the marketplace the software will ask you for your Windows Live ID. This is where one very cool perk comes into play if you are an XBox Live user. When you login with your ID, your Zune Marketplace account automatically links up with your XBox Live account, so you can share your Microsoft Points you already have across both services! Very very convienent.Unfortunately, that may be the highlight of the Zune Marketplace. Graphically, it can't hold a candle to iTunes and is pretty darn ugly. Users can't review albums, and it as of yet doesn't offer anything besides music(this is probably going to change very very soon). I don't even use an iPod and I like browsing the iTunes store to see what's new and read user reviews. I couldn't imagine using the Zune Marketplace for anything except buying an album. But even that wouldn't be advisable, since the music you purchase on the Zune marketplace will work ONLY on the Microsoft Zune and nothing else. So until it starts offering TV Shows and movies, the Zune Marketplace is a major dud.This is where the real treat comes in, once you get your music onto the Zune and fire it up for the first time, many of your initial doubts will vanish. The screen is large, bright, and the background is fully customizable. The interface is a huge breath of fresh air after using the stale Artist>Album>Song system on iPods and Creative players for so many years. Instead, Artist, Album, and Song are listed horizontally at the top of the screen, and as you move the cursor over each option all of the items spill out down the substantial screen, with thumbnail album art included! When you do choose a song, the album art for that song dominates the screen, and the sound quality is excellent. You can easily adjust the volume by pressing up-and-down on the control pad, and scroll through the song by pushing left and right.So music playback is a huge "hit", but how about the video? The format support is pretty limited, and while the Zune software will convert just about anything, the playback format of converted videos is pretty poor. It was also a puzzling move for the Zune to have a 16x9 screen but only support 4:3 resolution. The stretching of the picture doesn't really take that much away, but it seems a bit pointless. One handy feature is that the control pad will re-orient the controls for the Zune when you hold the player sideways.One last thing, you might have noticed I haven't even mentioned the much-hyped wi-fi feature. Why? Because it's practically useless. Songs received via wi-fi transfer can only be played three times within a three day period, and songs by some artists(such as the Rolling Stones) won't even transfer at all! The wi-fi capabilities of the Zune certainly offers exciting possibilities for future firmware updates, but they're certainly not present now.So that's it. The Zune offers nothing that will have seasoned iPod+iTunes users jumping ship, and it certainly' won't kill the iPod, but the exceptional physical design, vastly superior user interface, and wi-fi possiblities in the future warrant a serious look by shoppers.
This camera is a terrible one, it is unable to take a simple clear piture, no less than satisfied picture. In a word, it is the worst one I ever met. Don't be cheated!!! Don't waste your money. It definitely will waste your time too, as it take you half day to call for the Return Authorization, and mail it to merchant. Don't be so foolish as me!!!
When i got the Sony HT-DDW830 Home Theater System a few years back from circuit city i didnt pay much mind to this woofer until i plugged the system to the digital optical sound cable that the cable box and sound system was compatible with, the sound for the woofer is tremendous considering it is an 8", it put the output out of a 10", i kind of know becuase im a speaker buff when it comes to car audio... the response on the woofer is delayed about .05 seconds but it shouldnt be noticable if your other speakers are proforming to par. In a Average - medium size room this sub deff delivers the results. I wouldnt necessarly pay [...] bucks for it alone but the fact that it is amplified and has its own controls on it makes it a value if purchased brand new for that price. If your following the sony theme then buy this for your home audio, if you however are looking for a substitue for a broken sub then i suggest you go for a cheaper variety... hope this helps.
I purchased this modem for my folks PC and it works great. They're running Win98SE on an 800Mhtz Athlon with 160 MB RAM. This brings me to a point I think is important. Some reviewers (running Win2K or WinXP) left negative reviews for this item because it didn't work with their computers. My advice is to know your computer before you buy ANY hardware for it. You should know what operating system you're running (and its version) and your hardware configuration (at least your CPU speed, RAM and hard drive space). If you're using Windows, right-clicking on "My Computer" and selecting "Properties" will give you most of the info you need. So will "System Information" in the "System Tools" folder. It's a simple rule and will save you a great deal of time and trouble in the long run.
This iHome Alarm clock is a cool little device providing decent audio clarity and is capable of working with four AA batteries making it extremely portable for people who would like to take their IPOD music on the go. The included protective carrying case is perfect for this and quality of materials is pretty good.iHome iH27 model does have 2 active and 2 passive speaker system which generates about 5w of music output, loud enough for a small room but not too loud and may not be enough for different environments.Sound quality is good but not audiophile quality, expecting professional quality sound out of this battery powered device is too much to ask and I would say it is good enough for most needs and does it's job pretty well without any sound distortion even at full volume.The Alarm clock also has DST button in the bottom of the unit so that you can just flip the switch to enable/disable DST with great ease. You have the option of waking up to your favorite tune when IPOD is docked into the unit or the regular buzzer to wake you up when IPOD is not docked into the unit. There is no way to use the buzzer when IPOD is docked which can be a trouble for people who cannot wake up to soothing music!PROS[+] AA Battery or AC powered for excellent portability[+] Good Sound quality even with Battery[+] Can charge the IPOD when connected to AC[+] Backlit LCD display for better visibility[+] Comes with inserts for full range of IPOD types[+] Sleep timer for IPODCONS[-] Stripped down version without remote![-] Sound is not very loud and may not be suitable for all environmentsPlease bear it mind that this is a very "basic" model which does not come with remote and makes the unit very limited in it's functionality, If you want full capability with remote I would consider taking a look at other iHome products which Amazon has likeiHome iP27 Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod (Black)oriHome iP9 Speaker Dock with Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone (Black)
This small, portable picture printer is the best. We RV and often take it with us on trips. With our laptop, we can create postcards from our own digital photographs and pop them right into the mail. Much better than sending pre-printed postcards and each recipient gets a card we think they'd really appreciate depicting what we've actually seen on our travels, sometimes with us in the photograph alongside the beautiful scenery. It can be used without a computer and works very well that way, but if you want to create cards or postcards, you need to use your computer.
Have owned this bag for 7 years- it's a missile. Been overseas, traveled this country a lot, and has been to a number of dirty jobsites. This cleans up easily, has not frayed anywhere, and is truly solid. It fits my IBM T43 and my Lenovo T500, both leave the zippered edge underprotected, but has proven a non-issue. Also, the pouch where the pens & cords go should have been zippered, but again, not a deal breaker. I think the whole Trager line is great- my partner has the Transcontinental; the Twister is a bit more protective, and compact, & hers is way more versatile, secure, and equally professional.
I bought these to use in my Canon digital camera. These batteries fully charge in about 2-3 hours, and they last for at least 500 pictures. They are great and didn't cost a lot!
The first alarm box I got didn't work right, but Dakota replaced it quickly and with lightning speed. Great product and excellent customer service.
I don't have any fancy cameras, just a point and shoot, so I can fit it in with my mini camcorder, accessories, and bird books. My binocs are a little big for it, but I can make it work. I can finally have everything in one bag for vacation without digging around. I like all the compartments, and being able to move around the dividers as needed.
Quality cover protects all elements of the Ipod G5 Video. My problems are 1) the rubber skin is difficult to pull on and 2) the plastic front difficult to fit correctly. 3) The cover for the hold button is not 'raisable' so the cover has to be pulled back to move the hold button into and out of position. 4) The cover is heavy and has to be removed to fit in the Bose dock and, finally, 5) there's no way to actually carry the Ipod with this cover. The belt clip is less than effcient for the heavier model. In sum the cover is tedious to use and requires constant adjustments.
I wanted a pair of earbuds that would not directly fit in my ear canal. The earbuds sit snugly but not completely into my ear. The one major problem that I have is that the rest of the ear piece does not fit around my ear. If you have small ears these will not work! I like the fact the earbud sits just outside the ear canal but, it's too bad that the ear pieces aren't adjustable.
I was in need of a bag to hold my MacbookPro and my Canon Digital Rebel XTi, and I needed one that was all black so I could wear it in uniform while serving in the Navy. This bag being a bit more stylish than normal camera bags/laptop bags didn't hurt either!Pros:This bag securely and safely holds my MBP, as well as my DSLR with a 17-85mm lens attached with room for two more lenses in the side pockets of the camera casing. The camera case is removeable from the front pocket holder (and reinsertable with it's two velcro strips), making more room in the bottom for other things if you're not bringing your camera along!It also has a magazine/book slot in the main pocket, as well as extra room for things such as mouse, power adapters, clothes, etc...There is an additional pocket in the very front that can hold smaller items such as cell phone, usb adapters, laptop cords, etc.Some cons I can think of:1. Crumplers website was a real turn off for me! - [...]-Crazy product names and descriptions! Made me wonder if this was a company I wanted to do business with.(especially after careful price considertion)Expensive! (That's pretty self explanatory I think)Colors are sometimes whacked out....I needed a plain black or blue color on the outside of the bag...but did I mention that the interior of the bag is a bright lime green color? I don't understand why they made it that color..it's not horrible it's just...strange!All in all, I am very impressed with this bag and the quality of crumplers product.------------Update 28JAN2010---------------Just saw my old review on here and wanted to mention...I've used this bag for about 3 years now, and it is still a fantastic bag! I've taken it with me to about 6 different countries during that time it's held my laptop and DSLR with no issue. The bag has taken a beating and still looks great! I have purchased two more bags from crumpler since then and have been very satisfied with the product (other than the rather high prices which are justified due to the high quality of the bags)-------------------------------------------
I purchased this case for a Panasonic DMC-FZ18 long-zoom digicam. The side pockets have room for cables on one side, and spare battery, charger and SDHC cards on the other. The main pocket has plenty of room for the camera sans lens hood, and should be fine even with the hood installed. Case Logic is located in Longmont, Colorado, north of Denver (though the inside label states "Made in China"). Good quality for the price.
sorry guys but could not find any place else where to ask this info.Does any one know the input voltage specifications.Does it support world wide voltage 120-230V and 50-60 MHz ?
This cable works as advertised. No problems. It's hard to go wrong with ethernet cables, and for this price too.
One foot, made in China, Cat 6 cable. Seems to work as my giga speed ports are functioning at giga rates with the giga port on my computer when I actually have something that can run at that speed which ain't much. Just waitin for the future...
They are nice tweeters......for the price but both of myn blew within a month cant handle power what so ever :/
Two different machines were sent to me, in hopes that one would work. Both were duds. Messages cut out after about a minute. volume was up and then down - hard to hear. A definite NO.NO.NO.Company did work with me, though.
I've been using this product for a couple weeks now and have been quite happy with it overall.KEYBOARD:The keys have a very tactile response to them and there is no noticeable delay or lag when it comes to typing, which makes this better than many other Microsoft or Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboards that I've used.I have not made use of the media or zooming buttons, but installation and use within XP went without a hitch. I used it with the drivers for playing a FPS and just as easily on my work machine w/o the drivers.It is not responsive enough for gaming (hitting multiple keys at once) but for anything else, I would say it is very well done.MOUSE:The mouse is a little small for my hands. I am not "in love" with the ergonomics on the mouse, but it tracks well. The forward/backward button placement is also awkward for me - I am used to having those buttons near my thumb so having them by the scroll-wheel isn't that great for me.OVERALL:Other than a few personal quirks, I would highly recommend this keyboard and mouse set to any non-FPS-gaming computer user. The reception is fantastic which instantly places this near the top of all wireless sets. (And that's quite sad, really, that most other sets just plain suck)
Speakers are junk. Missing or wrong parts sent/not sent with speakers. Company does not answer their e-mail. There is no way to resolve the issues with these speakers. Beware of this company!
The only bad things I have to say is:1. The bright blue light on the side is distracting.2. The rubber stands fall out a lot when I'm transporting it in my laptop bag.Other than that, really good.
These were the same price as my local Freddies was selling a 25 pack of the slower 4x Sony -RW which they tried to tell me was the best but that's untrue. I've used 10 disks so far and all have worked perfectly and at 8x speed I can burn a full one in less than 10 minutes. For about $1 per disk these were a great buy and the plastic storage case is nice. If your DVD drive supports +RW these are the ones to get. +RW is better than -RW because it has faster speeds and drag and drop ability. Update Feb 14 2012 I've used every one in the pack to store everything from full disk ISO burns & DVD rips, with ISO burner free software takes about 8 minutes to burn a full 4.7 GB disk, to drag and drop video files in flash drive mode & they all worked fast & flawlessly, money well spent. As long as they keep functioning, I'll have enough to last for ever. DVD+RW is the best and these disks couldn't get any better.
Fresh. clear. sharp and bright I adore this film. 35mm film is still the standard we rate a photograph and this film will not disappoint. Film is hard to get so I am also gratful to be able to buy it online with such positive results.
The microphone quality is terrible. In voice calls, people said they could barely hear me. I will admit that the headphones are very comfortable and the sound quality was good when I first received them. However, after 3 months of normal use, the right earphone started to go out and I had to constantly adjust the wire position to get it to work. A couple weeks later, the same thing happened to the left earphone, so I had to constantly adjust both wires to get any sound to come out, and the slightest movement would break the connection. Would not recommend.
I got it for the price and the styling. It looks great. Best looking one I could find actually. I was only looking for a basic DVD player, so I have no insight into any of it's special features, lacking or otherwise.I actually like the remote. However, I have a SONY TV, so that may be why I haven't encountered any problems with it.The unit worked just fine until now though. It's been around a year now, maybe more maybe less, but I've lost the receipt by now anyways so I can't check for warranty. It's stopped spinning properly. Which is pretty pathetic IMO. I have CD players that have lasted for YEARS with never a problem.While this unit looks great, the &quot;SONY Quality&quot; is obviously no longer there...
Great looking and great sounding package. Very prompt delivery. These speakers are the fronts for a 7.1 system, with all Polk drivers. They are driven with 110 W per chl. Sony ES with all digital input sources. You cannot beat the sound for the price. Great job Polk and Amazon.
Love this little combo. And the price! I have always used SanDisk cards and the Extreme III cards are great for super-fast downloading at 20MB/sec (133x). Never had a problem with SanDisk cards and at this price, it is silly to buy the slower cards for the same price. The MicroMate is just what I want; don't need a big reader with a long cord.
Sony VAIOs perform well when they are working right. I have two. But when they are not, watch out, you cannot get any direct support at all. I have visited their web site numerous times to look for troubleshooting support, I have emailed and I have called(but you have to pay!).Incidentally, I also own two Sony handycams and when I needed product support the same thing happened.Product support is important and if you can't get good support or any, then that says something about the manufacturers concern for their customers, too.
Have been using this product for about one-month in my Nikon 8700. It's worked perfect from the first use.
use it to connect audio cords, works great, for when i connect my mini samsung to my lcd 42 LG flatscreen tv, with a vga cord, had to add the audio extension.. works perfectly. Sound is excellent!
This product originally worked really well until the battery wouldn't hold a charge after only a couple of weeks. I could've bought a ton of batteries instead, I don't recommend this for all the trouble it brings.
Not best for long term use because it really start hurting the hand. I really didn't grasped that it would be that small when I bought it at first. However, that was probably my fault. But I do have a problem with the fact that the wire is so thin that you're bound to have more wears and tears to it then you'd like. The mouse completely stopped working on me after a while.
It is literally IMPOSSIBLE to apply the screen protector without-1. Having hundreds of air bubbles which are impossible to get out2. Damaging the screen protector by using the "application tool"Do NOT buy this product. On their site they offer a 30 day money back guarantee - that is, unless you actually try to USE it. Once the application backing is removed you can't return it. Don't waste your money
Hey, these sound great, but they cost too much. Given that you can get Creative's little pocket speaker for a laptop at less than half the price, it's hard to justify the incremental cost OR size.That said, though, these are highly competent speakers and uphold the Bose traditions well.
All the power of a car-installed navgiational system, but portable! Incredibly easy user interface. Display as many, or as few information screens as suits your needs. Color display is appealing to the eyes, but it's the functionality of this devise that makes it a must have.Accessories available include carrying case, bicycle/auto mounts, additional memory, mapping software, all readily available. The unit is waterproof and floats which is a great feature if you're planning to use it while boating. Pocket size and lightweight makes it practical to carry with you anywhere.Waited a long time to buy myself one of these units, and glad I am that I waited. The Meridian color is Magellan's flagship handheld GPS unit. You won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.
these things are great. great sound, comfort, quality. If you have any problems with the bass not sounding deep enough, thats because they're not fitted in your ear properly. These are a must have if you intend to use them while you exercise.
I'm satisfied with the LG DP771 DVD player. It has a great picture, but with my hearing, it's difficult to hear a movie with highway road noise. It equally hard to put (and keep) headphones on my 2 year old son, which is who I bought the player for. I really wanted the larger size screen, but I didn;t pay close enough attention to what I was buying. The remote is a great feature too!
This is a very nice Microphone. The quality of this product for the price are outstanding. I have made two podcasts with the mic so far, and have found the setup to be extremely easy, the output quality very acceptable, and the overall experience to be very satisfactory. I am still finding the mic's "sweet spot" but that will come with time and use. The case is over the top for a product of this nature.
My wife and I went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and took over 1000 pictures... You definitely need an extra battery. You don't have to worry about your battery running out cuz you know you have an extra in your back pocket. (Just don't forget to charge them both beforehand!)
This is a great flash. It has a quick start up time. The head can rotate almost 360 degrees. It is worth the money!My only complaint is if you are shooting alot of pictures - 500 pics at a clip - it can eat batteries. I recommend spending a little more for the energizer lithium batteries. They last twice as long as the regular batteries.
this deserves half a star. i bought it b/c it seemed to have everyhing i wanted. i returned it to the store within a week. it refused to recognise cds after the second day. its construction is terribly cheap. i thought i was getting a bargain, but i'll spend a little more for a quality brand. will stay away from memorex in the future.worse cd player i've ever bought. don't waste your money!!!!
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Right down to the box it comes in these things reek of retro. Don't get me wrong though, these headphones are excellent. A proven design that needs no improvement. A definite must buy for anyone in professional audio.
it is a great cable and easy to tell witch one goes where i highley recomend it to everyone it will not snag on anything
Sound is excellent.Slide in/out=not portable. Good for desk use because when you slide out it is not convinient any more.Skipping song is a little bit not straight forward. At first i thought I could not skip a song due to defective one. However, it turns out to be due to setting.I would not recommend this if portability is your priority. I would recommend this for sound if you are looking for something small with big great sound.I am dissapointed with my purchase because I can't put in my pocket when slide out (worry I would break it)
es un buen producto, aguanta golpes y vibraciones, la he utlizado en mis montadas en bici todo terreno, aguanta golpes, pantano y lo mejor de todo, dejaremos el recuerdo de aquellos momentos inborrables de nuestras mentes y impresas en papel. aunque es a veces dificil poner en el recuadro de la foto el objetivo, gracias a la tecnologia digital y a la capacidad de memoria de 2 gigas, se pueden tomar todas las fotos que uno quiera para evitar que aquel "super momento" quede en pantalla.
It's hard to complain when your boss surprises you by replacing your 2-yr-old G4 QuickSilver with a brand new G5, even when you can't use it because your boss "forgot" to get you that sweet 30" Apple Cinema Display you've had your eye on. I run dual monitors - the G5 came with one of these adapters, but I needed a second one to hook up my other 20" monitor. Like all Apple products, this little adapter is beautiful to look at - white like the new generation of keyboards, smooth and just sexy. Connects quickly, never a problem. Viva la Macintosh!
This is a kewl case nice color I dropped my phone and nothing happened nothing broke I'm definitely going to buy another case.
These are pretty nifty, and I like the magnetic clasps for the earbuds which keep them from flopping about. However, they didn't hold up to my day-to-day routine, and one of the earbuds broke after a few months of use. I reassembled it, but it has a lingering buzz that makes it unusable.
How interesting that &quot;bergtkeller&quot; reviews himself below praising the good service that he got from himself when he bought one from himself (somehow though it took him 3 days to deliver it to himself).Well, you've got me sold bergtkeller. How can I resist a seller that has zero sale reviews, and isn't even smart enough to use a different screen name to promote himself. I'll take 3, and I'll send payment today, really. You can trust me; I do.
This is a very low quality printer cartridge. It is especially bad when printing small characters.
It makes it possible to safely carry our portable DVD player everywhere we go. A real convenience when we travel.
Runs cool and silent - very high FPS and great image quality
I've been through several sets of earbuds and some frequency (bass, mids or highs) always seems to be off. On top of that, most headphones are not noise cancelling so outside activity can be distracting when I am trying to concentrate and trying to use them as blockers. This is NOT the case however with the V-MODA Bass headphones (V-MODA calls this their BLISS system). I was extremely happy with the amount of bass they give, how I am able to concentrate without outside influences and how those around me do NOT hear what I am listening to (another problem with other headphones). They come with different ear sizing insert options ... to make sure you get your perfect fit. Another small but nice feature is the piece of silicon that they provide for you to wrap excess wire around. This is perfect for storage, exercise, etc. - those times when you really don't want excess wire hanging free. Overall, the V-MODA's are a well priced, well made item - I got them on a lightning sale so they were an even better deal. If mine were to die for some reason, (or disappear to my husband), I would quickly purchase another pair.
As reported by others, my lens cover is giving up its ghost. The camera does not turn on everytime on first attempt. Opening the cover and general cleaning did not help. The power-down mechanism is still very effective though - sometimes in the middle of composing a shot, it would power down at the slightest provocation.It was a great camera 3+ years back with a solid feel and a compact size then. Now it is neither here nor there; the superzoom cameras have made a 3x optical lens obsolete (or, "entry" level only) and the really compact cameras have made this look like a tank.Losing a camera in slightly over 3 years is not good; my Minolta SLR from 1990 is still functional a 100%.I suppose it is time to buy again and I will buy another Olympus this time , probably the E-500 with dual lens kit. That would allow me to use the current remote - and I have been VERY satisfied with the optics.
I loooove my Michael Graves radio, plays great and everyone gives me great comments on it! I'm so glad I bought it.
Well, I finally became tired of my generic keyboard and decided to shop for a higher end one. Even from my first use, it was clear that the Active Response was made for me. It worked very well and was the perfect addition to my archaic computer. The color even matched the walls of my office! The keys on the keyboard were quieter than my old one, thus making my computer experience a little more soothing. Also, the palm rest was much more comfortable than the corner of my desk. It was that feature that made it stand out form most of the other keyboards on the market these days. If you are looking for a new keyboard for work or home, the Active Response keyboard will surely work for you.
I found the Xerox C11 printer meets all my printing needs. It is really fast when I am looking to print out mail notes or other black/white documents (grayscale, fast/save ink mode). When I am printing photos the colors are vibrant on the less expensive coated/matte paper. I choose not to use the much more expensive photo paper and I get excellent results on the coated/matte paper. My business documents get the attention they deserve and I always get positive comments on how the prints look.I found the C11 very easy to set up and was printing 15 minutes after removing it from the box.After using the C11 for several months I have found to be reliable and a piece of equipment I can count on.
I was really excited to see this product at Christmas time for around $150. I didnt care about the text to speech, I didnt care about the arrival time missing (It does tell you Minutes to Destination). I just wanted a reliable product that got me where I needed to go.After about a week the unit started rerouting while I was on major interstates and in certain locations it would automatically reboot. It rebooted 5 times in a row during the middle of the night in an area that i was not familar with.I still kept using it for a few more weeks but then yeterday all of a sudden I look at the map and it had me on a green field. (I was on a Highway). The unit got stuck on the field and I had to reset it for it to go back to mapping.I didnt bother calling the company because I have only read HORROR stories about their customer service. I just returned it to the store and ordered a Garmin.Just a note.... when it was working properly I loved it.. it was just all of the rebooting and reseting that is causing me to give it a bad review
I do have to agree with the dissenting reviewer, this should not be labeled a 'light weight' tripod. I have a Zeikos tripod slightly shorter (and much lighter) that handles my small digital camera and camcorder fine, but when the tripod is lighter than the camera, it is a recipe for disaster. This was the case with my Nikon D90 DSLR with 75-300 telephoto lens, I needed a more sturdy and stable tripod to hold the camera without tip-toeing around it to set up my shot. The Velbon DF-60 tripod does just the trick at a very reasonable price.Another reviewer mentioned that he had to rotate the tripod around to get the head level. I experimented with this on a level surface and found this to be a potential issue. Using a small torpedo level, I checked the nice, built-in bubble on the tripod, set legs so that was centered, and then, panning the head around, found it was tilted slightly to the right, in the leg configuration I would use to normally set it up. I checked the pan/tilt assembly (used to swing camera 90 degrees for portrait shots) to make sure it was clean, but it 'wants' to come down another degree or so. For outdoor/landscape/general shooting, this should not pose a noticeable problem. Doing studio work, portraits, seascapes, etc., I find that if I swing the legs around so the "Velbon" label on the legs is between my knees, the head is level, left-to-right.People should also check the nifty leveling screws at the bottom of the tripod legs, the three of them should be consistent so the base will be level on a level floor. I find the feature of exposing the spikes for outdoor/icy work to be real nice, I've used it already.It would have been nice if this came with a case, but the Amazon recommended (at bottom of product page) nylon case that I purchased at the same time is just the right size and very good for the price: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002E1TYK/ref=oss_product - it comes with a shoulder strap.Also, I missed it in the product description - "featuring... quick release camera platform", in other words, the base plate for the quick-release that mounts to the camera. So, in error, I also bought a "Velbon QB-5W - Quick release plate" for a few dollars, and now have two, which might not be a bad thing. The QR plate is flat on the bottom and I've been leaving it semi-permanently attached to the base of the D90 DSLR for now. It clicks into the head of the tripod securely and I feel comfortable with it, though I do wish there was a positive lock, as mentioned previously.So, now I've got the light-weight Zeikos for hiking and checking with the luggage when traveling, and now this fine Velbon DF-60 for studio-quality work, as well as being light enough to pack around if a lot of tripod shooting is anticipated.Now it's home is near the kitchen patio door, where I can quickly bring it out on the deck and snap the camera on for long-exposure sunset and telephoto shots here in Colorado Springs.In short, for the price paid, this tripod is heavy and sturdy enough to do studio-quality work, and light enough that it travels well while handling relatively heavy DSLR/telephoto setups. Thanks for reading, Lorin Boyack
Good product, have had no issues with these cards, this is my third card from Amazon.
I wish I could rate this camera -9999999999999999999999999999999. Actually what I really wish is to mound all of the Vivitar Vivicam 55 cameras up in a pile and BURN THEM. Anyway, I found this camera at Walmart thinking it should be good for the $20 price tag they were asking. When I first opened this wannabe camera I noticed the buttons were very cheap. More than half the pictures taken were either blurry and/or yellowed. Don't bother trying to create a video with this thing unless you like a still frame video. I brought it back after I did some research and found the Logitech C310 Webcam for several dollars more here on Amazon(which has HD!). This is the worst camera i have EVER used. Live and learn, and never buy anything made by Vivitar. Shop around and spend a few extra dollars for a better camera. If not, you get what you pay for.
I don't like it because is not night vision capable.... you can not see nothing on the dark with this even with you Back up lights on, so do not waste your money.
Everything functioned proberly, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, all worked correctly in the case. Had a minor problem that one headphone molded rubber plug did not fit the opening. Then the case did its job - protected the T|X from a fall to a concrete floor. Downside is the T|X slid free from the adapter and ended up loose on the floor - fit far too loose. Hit on a corner and distorted the case so that it would not close. Attempted to bend it back in shape, but the metal around the latch tore, so in the trash and back to the OEM case from Palm
This makes my third Brother laser printer that I have owned over the years. All three printers continue to be operational despite heavy workloads that I put on them in my small business. In fact, the only reason I bought the 2070N was because I wanted the convenience of the built-in networking capabilities. When it comes to quality, Brother shined above all the others and continues to do so.The 2070N is a 20ppm monochrome (black and white) laser that can hook right up to your existing network. There is an optional wireless adapter you can purchase if you don't have a cabled network. One of the things that impressed me the most was how easy it was to get setup and running on the network. I had used HP printers years ago that were 'network ready' only to spend hours trying to figure out how to get the rest of the computers in the house to see it. With Brother, it was a matter of "plug and play". I took it out of the box, hooked it up and it automatically was assigned an IP address and the included software saw the printer and setup the necessary drivers. It doesn't get any easier than that!There are a lot of features built into this printer that you wouldn't expect to find on a consumer model. For instance, the printer has a web interface that you can use to administer and check the status of the printer. There is also a built-in FTP server so you can literally FTP your large documents over to be printed. Errors and such can be setup to be e-mailed to you automatically so that, for example, when you are running low on toner you can get an email alert before you run totally dry.The printer warms up faster and from sleep mode to print usually takes less than 10 seconds. Though some of the earlier 2070N models apparently had a problem with heat and curling paper, it appears that Brother has fixed this as I have never had my paper curl -- even during large print jobs.Overall, you can't go wrong with the 2070N. It's a low-cost workhorse that will serve you well for your print jobs in both your home and small business environment.
I was looking at $300 systems, including the Sierra In-Audio Speakers, but after reading positive reviews about the Radial and seeing it on sale on Amazon for $99 I couldn't resist. My 40 gig fourth-generation iPod easily fit in the dock. There was no set-up, no glitches, no bugs. The sound is big enough to fill up my living room. The speaker provides crispness and separation. There is no annoying bass that vibrates the house. The system looks good in the living room, a sort of decorative upright dish. If you're looking for a more conventional stereo look with wood grain, you might check out the Griffin 1200 Amplifi, which will run you about $50 more than the Radial. But I don't mind the big "tire" look. I'd buy another one for my work office.
I bought these because I needed to attach male ends of the cables together. Since it is not otherwise easily possible without cutting and splicing, I felt this was the only option. Since its not rocket science, it works perfectly.
I've had numerous point and shoot cameras from Canon, Sony and Kodak over the years. This is my first step into the SLR arena and all I can say about this camera is "AMAZING!"The ease of use, speed of picture taking and image quality if truly amazing.There are numerous other larger reviews out there so I won't go on with this one, but I wanted to put my 5 stars in. Great job Canon!
Great card, until dongle broke about a year later. Otherwise, no problems while it lasted.
I bought this unit a few months back (the white version), I was quite surprised by the quality of sound from just 2 speakers. The video also did not fail to impress, I have a Samsung LCD as well so the DVD remote was almost an identical replacement which did not hurt as well. One problem though...and it is a BIG one. I don't know if it's only with my unit because nobody else has commented on it. But from time to time...I'd say 2 out of 5 DVD's either load up EXTREMELY slow or just stop playing at some random point in the movie. I've checked the DVD's for scratches and they have been in near perfect condition and it still froze up the DVD player. I've resorted to using the DVD player on my XBOX 360 from time to time.I totally would have given this unit a 5 out of 5 if not for the problems that I've had. The unit looks great (except for cheesy blue lighting).
What is there to say?...it's great ink. I use it in my Epson 2200. My only wish would be the cost being lower. :)
The picture quality is more than adequate on this product. It can even be made to shut down at night to save power. Everyone gets a kick out of this product when they see it. If you are an avid digital camera user, this is a great way to enjoy your pictures.
It is my first mp3 player and I mainly wanted it for working out, listening to music or using the TV at the gym via radio station. It is very easy to use, the sound quality is great and it is very light. It comes with an arm band which makes it easy to take with you when running.
Linksys delivers this card without any drivers.This is NOT A FULL IMPLEMENTATION of PCMCIA!!this card doesn't work alone and it will not work with otherPCMCIA cards (like SMC) or even with the WPC11.The installation was hell for 3 days. Customer service justcontinues to tell me that I need the Windows CDs to install thiscard. The drivers are missing and I'm stuck.The card is now being returned to Amazon and I'm buying SMC!
I was reading the various reviews for this boombox, and was concerned about the reports of the hissing sound. Well, my boombox works great! There is no indication whatsoever of any annoying background noise, even at very low volume levels. The received signal is also great, even though I keep the antenna mounted on the back of the cabinet. The only time that I had to extend the wire was when I was using the radio in the cellar. I can set the radio anywhere within the house, not necessarily near a south-facing window, and reception is great. I highly recommend this boombox as a convenient way to listen to XM radio.
In short, after I took battery out of package and placed in phone, normally I assumed that it would need charging, however big problem, battery would not hold charge. Very defective.
This dummy didn't know there were two or more kinds of PCI slots. I saw PCI and bought it. Now I have this useless gadget that was at least too cheap to bother to return. Be careful because a lot of the wireless devices used to connect a desk top to the network are not compatible with Vista. They suggest you can download a driver, just how do you do that when your internet connection, which is needed to download the driver, doesn't work yet.
This is a good player but it is NOT multi-region capable as some reviews suggest. I ended up finally with a Toshiba from VCT electronics that is multi-region.
You can't find anything better out there then Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound paste. Maybe you can but hey this really does work and does the job right. The price isn't alot either I think it's close to nothing really. Great stuff will buy more when I need.
You simply cannot know how good this DVD player is until you have one of your own. Mine goes everywhere with us and is an excellent at-home DVD player. The images are absolutely crystal clear! With a good set of head phones -- you can't escape being part of the entertainment! I could not believe how good this unit is until I bought one. I tried them all and the laptop computers as well - nothing compares! Buy one today!
Works Great but not in original Monster container. Its in a plastic bag. May not be a Monster cable, but it looks like one. I received it in 3 days!
Bought this kit for a Celestron NextStar 8-inch SC scope. Most of these eyepieces are useless because the Celestron telescopes don't have the quality optics necessary to take advantage of their power. The most powerful eye piece (not lens or filter) would probably only be useful for looking directly at the sun (it's soooooo dark). I joke, I joke: Don't look at the sun without the appropriate filter.Using these eyepieces in a Celestron is much like mounting a 24-power Leupold scope on an Uzi: It ain't gonna do anything for your accuracy.
This player has all the bells and whistles. For the price it's an excellent buy and a good quality unit.
The item was in a good condition when I first received it, and I have not found any issues with it so far. I am happy with the purchase.
I bought this TV on sale a few days ago for $110. While it is better than the tv I had, you can get much better for the price. It is definitely not a bad tv.The main disadvantages are that it is mono sound and there is no "S" hookup.I am taking it back because Target has a 20" Memorex flat-screen display for $118 with stereo and S videou outputs.
I installed the Philco Converter box with analog feed thru. The audio levels vary so wildly between channels, between network feeds and locals and then back to network, between program material and commercials, that something had to be done or you would wear out the volume control on your remote. Since the networks and local stations, the ad agencies and the FCC will not do anything to control these wild audio level swings, you have to buy added equipment to control it for them.This controller should do it for you. Just install it between the converter box left and right audio output and your TV left and right audio inputs. Feed the digital channel from your video output on your converter box to the video input on your TV or VCR. Adjust your digital viewing to come in on the AUX or Video input. Enjoy.
Installed in Windows XP in minutes and found my wireless router right away. Works flawlessly.
had and old MacBook Pro 1,1 I fixed up (cleaned and added new thermal paste, lubricated fans, cleaned vents, etc) and wanted to max out the ram, and the first gen 2006ish Macbook Pro 1,1 only can take 2gb of ram, so this was cheap and worked. I only use the laptop for iOS, Android coding, so this was perfect.
I received my eyemodule last week and was really impressed with its small size and weight. I took a load of test pictures in Seattle over the weekend, but was not able to review them because the PC software that came with the unit would not install on my PC. I kept on getting &quot;Conduit not found&quot; errors part way through the install process.I was finally able to get through to eyemodule technical support this evening and the support person had me uninstall all the Palm Desktop software from my PC and soft reset the Visor. After I reinstalled everything, the conduit worked and I was able to view my pictures on my PC.My, what a disappointment! Even photos taken a few feet away were dark and indistinct unless the subject was in bright sun. Now I know the camera's limitations I can use it effectively: get as close as you can to subjects in bright light - then you'll get photos just about good enough to e-mail.The eyemodule is great for candid photogbraphy - no one thinks you're taking a snapshot, just fiddling with a handheld. If only the quality were better.
The printer worked fine for about 2 weeks..Then it stopped..The ink detection said I was out of color ink..Couldn't understand why. I only printed up about 10 documents..I installed a new cartridge,... and I still have the same problem..I guess I will just throw it in the trash..I lost my receipt..Any body know of a good dependable Photo printer?
Don't listen to the other reviewersthese people don't take into account most hifi vcrs in this price range don't come in audio 17&quot; size or with an on-unit FL clock display.It is a [hifi] vcr and acts like one. P.S. vcr has problems decoding hifi signal off other hifi encoded video tapes recorded off other home hifi vcrs.
WORKS GREAT, THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS THAT I WAS USED TO A THREE BUTTON TRACKBALL AND HAD TO LEARN TO USE MY 2ND FINGER FOR RIGHT CLICKING.
Very nice unit for less than $75. Reads my mp3 discs. Remembers last track played. Excellent FM reception. MP3 player hookup. What more do you want? Oh, yeah, the guy complaining about the clock needs to read the manual. It's no problem to display the clock all the time if you want. Another review said the disc player didn't work. There's a reset button for disc errors. Can't help but wonder if he tried it. When in doubt, read the manual. All in all, no complaints for the price.
I player works fine for CD. But radio is very sensitive to noise. Not worth.
I'm a pretty hardcore gamer, so I tend to abuse the heck out of my headsets. I've gone through many since 1999. I used to only get Logitech headsets and they would wear out within a few months. I finally decided to try a Sennheiser 3 years ago and fell in love with the sound quality. The older one isn't nearly as comfortable as this one though.The day that I got this one in the mail I knew that this would be the perfect headset for me. I know that someone mentioned in another review that it feels strange sitting on the back of the head. I've never worn a headset with this type of band before, but I don't find this one to be awkward at all. In fact, you can hardly even feel it. The cushioned headband and ear pieces make this a joy to use. I will admit that I probably wear my headset a good 16 hours a day between both PVPing and raiding(geek girls ftw!!!). Even with my old Sennheiser, my ears and top of my head would hurt a little bit after the end of the day. When I take this one off, I don't even feel like it was there.As for sound quality, it is amazing. Everything is amazingly crystal clear. I asked some guildmates how my voice sounded over ventrilo. They mentioned that it was crystal clear as well and did not have any static at all, unlike most of my other guildmates. I haven't tried this on teamspeak yet, but I will and revise my review to reflect that as well.So if you're a gamer, this is the headset for you. It will last years instead of months and the wearbility is great!! &lt;3*EDIT* Almost two years later and I am still using this same headset. It is broken in now, so I can barely even feel it on my head at all. I haven't had any issues with wires giving out, and both of the speakers are still working beautifully. The mic still also sounds crystal clear. I loooooove it! I fear the day when it finally gives out. So far, though....two thumbs up!*last edit* Well, my beloved Sennheiser finally began the downward motion a little over three years after purchasing it. I noticed yesterday that there was an odd vibration in the right speaker whenever anything was playing. As much as I loved it, I decided to go with another headset that had surround sound built in. It was a good run, old guy. Ya did me well. =P The saddest thing is that I wasn't even able to throw the headset away. Instead, I put it in a box in my computer room closet. R.I.P. *lol*
My wife and I recently sold our previous camcorder, and had decided to get a smaller more portable unit, probably with an included hard drive to ease video transfers to and from the camera to our mac. I ran into the Flip Video Camcorder and it's just what we really needed. It's extremely small and portable and my wife never leaves the house without it. It's a bargain for the price, and the compact size allows it to be carried around with less care than an expensive device.The quality is obviously not as neat as an expensive camcorder, but it's good enough to be seen on a normal VGA display like a standard TV. Good enough to preserve memories, and/or publish them on the web if desired.I didn't give it 5 stars, since I still believe there is room for improvement, like to add additional playback controls on the unit, and to allow the user expansion of memory. (There is a slot on the top of the unit, which seems like an expansion slot, but I've found no documentation about it).
Very good value. Lots of bass. I listen to a lot of YouTube music videos and the sound is great. It's not like your stereo system of course, but it's only $30+.
I was initially overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles on this camera, but the instruction book is well written and I'm catching on to the countless features.I bought this camera to replace a Canon AE-1. I am an amateur photographer with an introductory college level photography class. There is absolutely no comparison to the quality of pictures I've taken with the Minolta vs. Canon.I took a couple of test rolls initially on the automatic mode without any expectation of the results. I was amazed how terrific ALL of my pictures turned out---even the ones I took in the park with one hand holding the camera and the other holding onto the leash of an impatient 80 pound dog. This led me to believe the camera is all but idiot proof on the automatic mode.I am still learning how to use many of the features, but I'm having the time of my life learning the joy of using a camera that works with me vs. against me. Now I can focus more on creativity. I love the automatic focus because manually achieving perfect focus has always been one of my weaker points. Using a 75-300mm lens is new to me and I'm in awe of the versatility it offers from close ups to distance shots such as wildlife or sports. One of my favorite 'surprise,it turn out' shots from my first test roll of film was a pot of calla lilies shot from half a greenhouse away. Post card gorgeous!
I bought this after reading a ton of reviews on portable jukeboxes and thought I was buying a reliable player. I was wrong. Whenever you try to change a song (whether in shuffle mode or manually change it even within the same artist) it has a 15-20 second delay while it "thinks" until you start hearing the next song. Totallly unacceptable. Even though the manual says that you can Drag & Drop your songs, that's not true either. You have to use the Music Match software, which actually converts your mp3s to some other weird format. So it's not even really a true mp3 player. Also, when trying to use the software, it constantly locked up my computer (am running XP). Tried calling tech support twice, which was a joke. The people working the help desk have NO idea what's going on. Never received a call back like promised. Etc etc etc. I only had the hard drive about 60% full, too. Can't imagine what it would be like if it were completely full. This is immediately going back to Amazon.com Extremely disappointed.
First, this product is and does just what they say, except for the lens armor. It fits my camera perfectly, and would seem to be able to protect it from drops and dings and such.The lens armor is a royal pain - it doesn't stay on, and makes it difficult to put my camera either in my holster bag or my backpack - every time I take it out, the lens armor pulls off.I haven't really had any problems with dropping or dinging my camera. I'm thinking of this as insurance, just in case.If you're concerned, or if you spend much time in areas where your camera might be in jeopardy, this is for you. Otherwise, I'm not convinced that I'll keep it on my camera.
saw these as a delightful addition to supplys need to use a sealer bought from Amazon earlier as a love gift for my child
I use this toolkit at work all the time and have seldom needed to reach for something not in the kit. I received the same kit for a Christmas present and couldn't be happier. The set is pretty complete, especially for computer repair, and I've yet to break a piece. The only issue is the small, dim flashlight, but I didn't knock a star for it because my work area is well-lit and I already have several good flashlights so I'll never use it. So five stars for this awesome little set!
I played this toy as a child and it is still fun. It builds hand eye coordination, fine motor skills and concentration. I know it is better for kids than all those fancy and expensive computer games. This game is a classic and every home should have one.
This has got to be one of the best and most fairly priced LCD monitors you can purchase. I'm using mine now to write this review and have to testify... the data/colors are crystal clear and sharp. Looked at the previous model (940BW) at Sam's Club Warehouse and it was selling for much more than this one, (which I purchased from Amazon.com. Even took them up on the "Super Saver Free Shipping"). This unit is almost identical, but the newer version/new model. Very well built and very user friendly. Loaded drivers CD, which came with it, and was ready to go. Comes with all the cords, etc., everything you're going to need.Great buy! You can't go wrong.
I can't wait to try this spare battery on my sony camcorder...it looks good, so I got some expectations...hope everything will be fine
So the bass and treble are great. I listen to a wide variety of music from trance to hip hop to classical and the headphones do a great job; however, the metal top part that adjust to your head will pull out your hair. It happens pretty commonly so just beware when you are using them. Otherwise great buds.
While Martin's comments are quite accurate, I think that for the majority of users (home) this system will work quite well. This should not be seen as anything but a home unit. I access it from XP, Vista, OS X and linux with no difficulties.For file safety it would be better if they supported ext3, rather than just ext2, and they should document it. But unless you kill the power to this thing without letting it shut down, it shouldn't be an issue. (And like all data storage devices, it should be on a decent UPS.)Tech support is tedious, but if you refuse to simply reformat and try again, they will get you to someone who knows something about this stuff. And this is pretty much par for the course with this kind of consumer device.For home or very small office use, I think that most people will simply create a use-everything group and put all users in that group. And for private data you can create private folders. The tedious part is that a user can only be in one group.As for different user names and passwords, mapping a hetwork drive isn't that difficult for most people, so long as one doesn't need fine-grained control. And it can be done once and forgotten - for most needs.Also, if one is a hacker, there is a very active group of people writing additional ways to manipulate the linux environment on this device. For instance, though the USB port is meant only to use used as a printer port, it is trivially easy to set it so that an external usb drive can be connected to backup the device.Martin also ignored performance, yet this is perhaps the best-performing device out there for the money. And, at this price point, this thing delivers a lot for the money.Dave
I just ordered my second iRecharge battery bundle. The first one lasted several months, around a year I think. Lithium-ion batteries degrade over time, so I didn't expect it to last forever, but for the price, I was pleased with the life and performance of my first battery bundle.I have an older iPod mini and the internal battery died after about 3 years. I looked into getting it replaced, but the cost was ridiculous (around $50), it would take weeks to get done and my entire library would be erased! Since several of the songs in my library were on a hard drive that crashed and was wiped clean, I would have permanently lost a significant chunk of music. So I started looking around for a different option and found this, easy, inexpensive alternative exterior battery.The iRecharge is slim. It only adds about 1/8" to the back and about 1/2" to the bottom. I don't use the leather case, but the iRecharge itself has a built-in belt clip. To charge it, just attach it to the iPod firewire (not included with the iRecharge bundle) to the dock on the bottom of the iRecharge and plug into a regular AC outlet. You can charge it with the iPod docked in the iRecharge or charge the iRecharge battery alone. It could not be easier. The iRecharge has a display of 3 green lights and 1 red light. When all 3 green lights and the red light are lit, it's fully charged. They go out one by one as the charge diminishes, then when the red light goes out, the charge is fully depleted. The iRecharge can be recharged multiple times until it finally completely degrades and will not hold a charge. The included CellBoost is a disposable one time use battery that clips on the bottom only (doesn't extend up the back like a cradle, as the iRecharge does). I haven't used the CellBoost from my first bundle yet, but probably will while waiting for my second iRecharge bundle.Apple is missing out on a simple, potentially lucrative opportunity here.If they marketed the same thing, they could sell them in Apple stores for $10 each, easily. But, as long as they continue to not get it, this works just fine!
Each time I try to use my printer several things have happen and keep occurring...1) message that there is no ink2) message indicates the cartridge is not the right one3) the printer keeps printing the test pages over and over4) have to turn off the printer each time I use it to trick it into using the inkI believe I will not order re-manufactured cartridges again.
The price on these things is a bit out there for such a small printer, but once I broke down and bought it I can't believe I wasted so much time fighting with my stupid regular printer attempting to create labels...or printing them by hand.This thing is awesome. By the time you reach from the computer to the printer, the label is already done. No hassle. (I just have the 400, not the turbo.)Another nice feature is NO INK! No smudges or drying time. No outrageously priced cartridges. The labels come out looking professional , don't smudge - even if they get wet, and stick far better than the regular sheet labels. I always ended up taping over those so they wouldn't fall off in transit.Love the thing.
I've only used it to read a CompactFlash card, it worked without any problems. I haven't used it to write data to the memory card. It is definitely worth the price!
I've been using GPS for over 10 years now and this is easily the best model I've ever owned. The touch screen works flawlessly. The display is very large and easy to read. The voice prompts are the best I've experienced, as well. It will tell you where your next turn is AND THE TURN AFTER THAT AND IT SAYS THE STREET NAMES IN A NORMAL VOICE. Previous models only gave you the turn and then waited until it was complete to give you the next. That sucks when you're in a metropolitan area or high speed traffic with 8 lanes like Atlanta.Here is an example:"In 1/4 mile take Exit 104, Pleasant Hill Road. Keep right on ramp. Then turn right at top of ramp." -then- "Proceed 1/2 mile and turn right on Mall Blvd."The GPS gave me the immediate directions and the following directions so that I can determine which lane I need to be in at the top of the ramp. I love the intelligence of this device! You will also not find a GPS with as many features for this price. Do not waste your time with Magellan or Tom-Tom. I've had both and they were sketchy. They both had trouble maintaining satellite reception and the intelligence factor of each device was very lacking. I almost always had to do U-turns with Tom-Tom and Magellan.The only con of the c340 is that a few places that I've searched for in the category-based seach engine it provides were not there. These places have been there for five years and should show up. Their addresses are in the database, but finding them by name didn't work. That might change in the next map update. That is my only gripe.I highly recommend this device. It has saved us on many, many occasions.
I have had a pair of these (the model number is wore off so I believe they are this model) for more than 5 years now (I think it is 8 actually) that I probably got at Target. My foam covers are close to disintegration, my cable is hard and nearly brittle. I've used them nearly 2 to 3 times a week over the past few years at work, probably for 4 hours a day at least. These have been the only pair of headphones that I can wear for a full 8 hour work day without my ears or head bothering me. I like the behind the head because they don't touch anything and there is just the right amount of pressure on the ears to keep them on.The sound is as good today as they were years ago, and like most folks state, they sound good for under $20 headphones. They have a very full sound. I use them in our server room, and while by no means they are noise canceling, they do drown out most of the hums of the hundreds of fans spinning.So with that, I am going to buy a replacement pair. If I could just get the foam covers, I'd stick with these for 5 more years.
I lose lens caps all the time, used to get the generic ones but this looks just so much more professional! Glad I got the real thing back, so worth it for just a few bucks more
I had other MP3 players in the past but Apple's iPod is unreal. It is the most perfect MP3 player on the market.
Bought this to circumvent a noisy feedback problem, works perfectly for that.Only strange half-complaint is that it switches the right and left channels. Oh well, still does the job.
Arrived in two days. Package in good condition and No missing parts. It was easy to assemble and took about 20 min.Performance is excellent. I live 54 miles from the transmitters and have to receive the signals through acres of trees,most notably Douglas Fir. I even pick up two stations 53 miles away in the opposite directions.I have about 100 ft run of coax and installed the RCA pre-amp sold here on Amazon. I suggest this as a must for transmitters far off and long coax runs.This low profile antenna is just great,I was dubious when I first saw the box size,thinking I had made a mistake in buying it. But am completely satisfied and may buy another to mount on same pole,but in the direction of the city to the south.Well worth a try. Plus it does not have those long elements like the yogi style antennas that bend and break due to branches flying off trees when the wind kicks up.
hello,i have uses for this plug and it makes the usb cord stay close to the side of the computer. the right angle is only for the left direction as the usb plug only goes into the outlet one way. the photo shows a right angle going right. don't be disappointed if the angle does not go the way you want because it is backward as shown in the photo. still, it is a great product. maybe they can make one going either way and give us choices as to which one we would like to have for out computer use.
Let me start with what I hate in this unit(yes, it's the right word). When you buy the standard, 5 users version, be ready for nasty surprises - you are going to run out of licenses very soon. Keep in mind that if you also want to use the VPN, every remote user is being counted as 1 more license. I have faced the situation when I had to force my client to spend more money on the add-on licenses after I have recommended this product based on my firewall experience and knowledge of the vendor.I was thinking my previous experience will be helpful when it comes to configure this firewall. I was wrong because many functions are automated and are hidden, so you really don't know what must be done for certain operations. Due to fact that the documentation is horrible and all the modes and functions are messed up together in each paragraph (instead of separating them by functionality and the purpose), you are on your own to configure it by the method of trials and errors.I spend quite a long time to play with an interface (even if it is web-based and very simple) because I did not know what is already functioning under the hood and what must be added in order to make the needed functionality.So, it's better do not have any previous experience because you will be confused if you have some.Overall, the unit does a job and I trust the security expertise of Check Point - the leading firewall company. If the documentation and the licensing mode would be not a problem, I'd give to this device 5 stars.
This router does not work as advertised. It provided no increase in range or speed over my previous D-Link router. Also, there were no instructions included on how to configure the router and the software provided as also deficient.
I bought this TV at BestBuy, and got my friends to lug this beast into my room. The first thing I noticed while setting it up, was that the batteries it came with were dead. Next, I noticed there were tiny bits of dust behind the screen, where to this day I can see two black specs if I look for them. When I got it set up, the geometry was a bit messed up (4:3 mode's lines weren't straight). By boldy entering the service menu, I was able to correct this issue for the most part.Next, I noticed bold colors (especially red) ran, and blurred the overall image. I was able to fix this by lowering the contrast to no higher than 17/50. Also, as a previous poster had mentioned, black details are lost in darker scenes. I fixed this by calibrating my TV off of the 'Movie' preset (which keeps contrast low, and brightness medium-high).However, after much tuning, I went from having a crappy bargain-bin item to a beautiful 1080i picture, and an amazing step up from my SDTV. I can't quite say I recommend the set, but if you feel confident in your abilities to tweak the overall image, and you're on a tight budget, then this set may just do the trick!
I wanted some headphones with good sound for a good price and so I tried these out. The last pair I was using I had gotten at Walmart and they lasted about 3 months before the short cord actually got pulled out of the phones when I was picking them up.These ones are well-designed, I can't stand the little ones that go inside the ear for both comfort and sound quality issues. I recommend these to anyone who cares more about sound than appearance(although they also look pretty good).
The headphone extension works fine but is a bit short for my use, it could have been 5 feet longer
I have purchased MS points from Amazon many times, and I love the convenience of buying just the code without the card. This, however, was the first time I purchased the card and didn't get the free standard shipping. Eight dollars is way too much for S&H on something so small and simple. Mine arrived with the top portion badly bent, so just a few words of advice: buy the code, not the card.
I bought this for my Sony H5 so I'd stop banging it around so much. It is great. I am not a camera expert, nor do I like to carry a bunch of equipment with me, but this little bag is great. It is padded and structured just enough to thoroughly protect my camera. I love the large screen of the H5 and would hate to scratch it buy sticking it in my purse, or a diaper bag (which is where I packed it before I got this bag). Two thumbs up.
Casio Brand, Cool blue design, this is hot buy.The best for gift for kids.
Very slow DVD Movie load times, Clunky Remote, and can only get the subtitles to shut off if I go to the DVD Player, the remote is hit and miss with shutting them off.
I love how this snazzes up my desk. Feels really good when I use it.
Of course what can be said about wire except that the size 16 gauge is large enough to use on my surround system without loosing any clarity and no distortion good deal .
I ordered two of these for friends' Christmas presents. Both being tea drinkers, they loved it. It is both attractive and useful.
This camcorder is user friendly with many great functions but, unfortunately, performes poorly in low-light situations or while shooting indoors with poor color reproduction. The color improves a bit with the NightAlive function but the shutter speed is so slow it causes a blurred image. NightAlive function cannot compare with the superb effect of MagicPix that Panasonic provides on their camcorders. In good light the picture sharpness, although good, is nowhere close to a SONY.I returned my JVC GRDVL820U and am buying a SONY !!
I love this little camera. I had a chance to try out this camera and compare it to three other digital cameras. The Olympus 540 won hands down. This is the camera I take with me every day. I own a better camera, but like the size and ease of use of this camera.I took identical photos with this camera and a 4 mg pixal camera and you couldn't tell the difference in a 8x10 print done on a color laser printer. I also enlarged and printed a 48"x36" image on a large format printer and was extremely please by the results.The camera is easy to use. In seconds you can choose anyone of the eight shooting modes. Also, adjusting the flash to be auto, always on, off or a fill flash is a quick click on the back control button. By pushing the shutter button half way down you can set your exposure. This is very helpful in some lighting situations.If you purchase the camera, I would recommend buying re- chargeable batteries and a larger storage card.
This is my most fav camera. With it I can take all the wildlife pics I want. Easy to use, great pics. What more can you ask of this product?
Worked fine from the get go. I am not enough of an audiophile to have any idea if the sound quality is poorer then other cables. To me I plugged it in, the sound came out... I was happy. I've had the product for 2 months or so and haven't had any problems.
I purchased these speakers and subwolfer for Christmas. The package arrived on time without damage. The sound and quality is above most.
Saw this product in Best Buy. Made the mistake and bought it there first. When I saw the price was almost half at Amazon, I brought it back to Best Buy. To whomever uses Comcast, do not rent their modem. Buy this and you will be satisfied.
I absolutely love this cook set. It's lightweight, compact, and was everything that I was looking for. I also tested it out on my trail stove, and it didn't leave marks on the pot or anything. This set is super compact, and everything fits inside each other. I would definitely recommend this to anybody seeking a good quality and light cook set. There are measurements on the inside of the cups, and although the orange handles aren't included, it does come with a handy detachable handle for the pots.
the nomad jukebox is not perfect. the main flaw's i've seen have been 1. crazy battery gauge. it goes to almost empty as soon as i turn on the device. however the EAX menu tells you the exact percent of battery you have left, which is accurate2 it has frozen once or twice, but that only happens if i push too many buttons while it is switching songs3 unpredictable battery use. i have managed to suck 5 or more hours out of the batteries, but dont count on it. expect 4, cause thats what you'll get. for your information, turning the device on uses 20-30% of the battery sometimes. if you can, leave it on when its on.however these dissadvantages are minor compared to the advantages. my computer cannot handle more than 150 songs. but by storing music on my mp3 player, i can still have realtivly quick access to all my music. i dont have to carry around cds, and it is create to have such a flexible playlist. i usually put all my favorite and play them in random. i'll admit my nomad has some scratchs, but it still works great. the backlit screen is easy to see in pitch black, and the most important feature is the size i dont think i'll every come close to filling it.
Have been using the GPS for past 3 months. Used it in miami, hawaii, boston, new york and new jersey. Its not very accurate on the map nor the POI's. I have taken alternate route number of times because of the GPS giving wrong directions.But if you are in a budget, its a good buy.
Great quality sunshade turns a standard silver 3x9 Bushmaster scope into an awesome sniper looking piece. Great fit. Functional and aesthically pleasing. Great investment!
This is my first multi-function printer. I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much from the scanner or copier. However, I was very pleasantly surprised! The scanner scans in very nicely - and the biggest bonus is that it scans in color! The copier produces good quality copies as well. Both the scanner and copier are not very quick - but that is okay, because I don't make very many copies or scans in the first place. And of course - the most important part - the printer is excellent laser quality.The only two downsides of the printer are: (1) it does not print duplex, and (2) it does not print color. Of course - the laser color option would've probably tripled the cost - but it would've been nice.All in all, I think this is a great printer for anyone looking for a good quality B&W; laser printer, color scanner, and B&W; copier.
Plug and play set up. Very effective software which makes setting up shared folders easy. Gigabit ethernet makes transfering large files, like video, very fast. Identified and integrated and old Maxtor drive via USB connectivity. Highly recommended.
I bought this product after reading the reviews. When I received it and connected my ipod to it, I was surprised with the sound, which sounded really tinny. I then played a song that starts with a bass line, and I discovered that the bass was not reproduced at all! The song only started playing when the other instruments started.It goes without saying that I returned it immediately for a refund. This may be acceptable to some people whose ears are not well trained to hearing music, but to me it is unacceptable. I used to have a Creative Playdock, and the sound was heaps better, to the point where you could use it outside for a party. This thing is not even good enough for a small room.
I have used Iomega Zip since the early days of parallel Zip 100. As an IT Professional, I need my portable storage to be fast, convenient and 100% reliable. Unfortunately, the USB Zip 250 and 750 drives I possess are none of these things! The disks corrupt often and catastrophically - it is really frustrating, as the potential flexibility and convenience of this format is great.Go the CD-R or CD-RW route, or even better, use something solid-state, but don't buy this product.
I bought this product for my car. I needed something to add a little more bass to my music--I wasn't looking to shake the walls. It took me an hour to connect the Tube to my stereo, and it sounds great! I can adjust the bass from the tube and control how much output I get. I would definitely buy form this seller again.
All i can say is that Bose is Bose, no one can beat them. The crisp sound and the size of the speakers just make you wonder how do they do that :)
I got this camera several years ago for Christmas. I was a Canon girl for the longest time and a friend recommended this brand- NIKON.. because of its ease of use. The D-40 sold it for me. Not only is it easy to use, but it functions are pretty self explanatory. My son (who is 12) can use it easily too.Worth every penny!
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Although I hoped this wasn't the case I honestly purchased this lamp thinking it just HAD to be a case of false advertising... Turned out instead to be a case of an incredible deal! I use this lamp on a Brifocus video light, the prices are ridiculous most other places, but this was such a pleasant surprise, and with fast shipping too! I hope they keep up this kind of pricing and service!
It serves the purpose by increasing my wifi signal. I'm very happy with my purchase.
I've had is receiver for 5 months and I am completely happy. To truly enjoy this baby match it up with better speakers (to include sub) and dvd player (seatbelts and air bags highly recommended). When my neighbors came knocking to see if I was alright after I played the &quot;Sinking Of The MONTANA&quot; from The Abyss DVD/DIVX all they could say was &quot;WOW&quot;. Oh and &quot;Hey, it is 11:42pm&quot;. Thank goodness for the &quot;Night&quot; mode. You'll love this puppy if you treat it right. I do.
As other reviewers have said, this is a great step up from the kit lens. I bought a Canon DSLR for a photo course. I've been a shutterbug all my life (going on 60 years) and I decided I needed a retirement project. A photography course seemed just the ticket. Based on a recommendation on bobatkins.com I upgraded my 28-80mm, which was already an upgrade, to this lens. The 28-80mm was light and flimsy, kind of loosey-goosey. Took good pics mind you. But this lens blows it away.It is built better, more solid. The operation is smoother and faster. It covers a more useful range. And the picture quality is excellent. The experts may disagree, but that's what experts do - nit pick.One caveat has to do with the geometry and interaction between the lens and camera. Depending on the camera, this lens is closer to a 45mm than the 28mm rated, but it goes out a bit farther. This is truer on older Canon camera models.I've bought from KEH before and while you may pay a bit more you'll get an honest evaluation and a guarantee. This lens is easily a step above the 'official' grade they gave. If I didn't know it was used, I'd swear it was new.An easy five stars both for the lens and KEH.(update) I just bought a 24-105 L lens. Honestly I don't see a difference in picture quality. Given I shoot on an T2i, a crop body camera, I may be wasting glass, but the problem with most lenses are at the edges, your smaller sensor crops that nonsense so you get only the middle, the sweet spot. I'll keep the L, but it's way heavier and not much fun to carry around. I'll probably only pull out the L to impress my camera snob buddies.
Este bolso es de excelente calidad, lo compre para un portatil Asus, y cabe perfectamente bien, buenos materiales, buena proteccion para el equipo.This product has a excelent quality, I bought for a Asus laptop, and it fit perfectly, good material, and offer a good protection for the equipment
Excelent choice for this price. Easy to use. One bad point is the compaibility of the software Easy Share whit my XP. But the camera is excellent. Tavo
I bought the Opteka grip from Amazon/47th St. Photo after reading the reviews here, and wasn't at all disapointed.The grip is solid, well-assembled, and matches the finish of my XTi very well. It arrived quickly, well-packed, and with everything as ordered. Attaching it is quick and easy, and it worked first time I put it on and everytime since -- it hasn't left my camera since I put it on.The included 1800mAh batteries alone last considerably longer than the stock Canon battery -- with two of them in the grip, I just don't worry about running out of power. A week after getting the grip, I did an all-day Little League team/individual shoot; 450 little leagures, team pictures, buddy shots, etc. from 7AM to 6PM. With the two batteries charged the night before, I did well over 600 total shots, and at the end of the day my battery meter was still on full! And I still had the Canon OEM battery as backup.I own a Canon 5D Mk. II as well as the XTi, and bought the Canon grip for that -- I see no advantages to the higher-priced Canon grip over the Opteka. I recommend it highly.
Bought to replace HP computer speakers and shocked at the difference. I made the assumption after market speakers would be superior to the ones that came with the computer 5 years ago, but was obviously wrong. These sound like a pair of answering machine speakers. If you just need sound, any kind of sound, then they are a semi-cheap solution. But, if you listen to Pandora, iTunes, PC video games, streaming video, the Windows theme music when you boot up the computer, these will leave you very disappointed. The Hewlett Packard factory speakers were far superior, but decided to replace since their stands broke ... should have kept them and just laid them on the desk.
As some have mentioned, I was a little leery about such a purchase online, overall the experience was good.I just received the tv and it looks a bit fuzzy even in HD, something is definitly off and needs to be tweaked but once thats done I'm sure it will be amazing. Thanks to all who wrote reviews as that helped in my decision.The delivery came just 5 days from order, amazing. I was a little annoyed about the 4hour window (tuff cust.) for delivery and had them agree to 3 hours (8-11am)which I was told I would receive a call 1 hour prior to delivery from the driver, well the driver never called, just showed up.After taking it out of the box the driver/delivery guy's (2) suggested I keep the box for a few days in the event I needed to ship it back for whatever reason, which is smart however, after inspection and operation a few minutes later I threw the box out. "I would suggest they take the box away...if something is wrong chances are they would send out a tech first.`I would definitley purchase at Amazon again. Very pleased aside from some quirks.
This was our second COBY Portable DVD player and they both barely lasted 6 months. The first lasted 93 days (just long enough to nullify the warranty) this one lasted almost 6 months. The only time we used them were on long road trips - so used barely once per month. After every use I repackaged everything back in its original box - so absolutely very little wear and tear. Despite such great care, these horrible products simply stop working. The first one simply stopped playing altogether; this one works very sporadically; it makes horrible noises and is just junk. Spare yourself the hassle, buy a more reputable brand. When you call COBY customer service, their wait times are long and you have to pay to ship them the product but worst of all neither the rank and file staff nor the management seem to care that their products are garbage.
I'd been looking around for a few months for something that would hold a textbook or papers in front of me while working on projects and schoolwork. I knew that the typical clip, hanging type units wouldn't work since they only held papers, but I noticed that one of the administrative assistants at work had one of these 3M Copy Holders at her desk and it seemed perfect for my needs. It seemed sturdy enough to hold the items I thought I'd need to use and it was very adjustable and well made. The Staples price in our catalog at work was over $100 so I thought that I wouldn't be able to afford one, but I searched for it on Amazon when I got home and found it for $40 cheaper! I ordered it immediately and received it the next day even without paying extra for shipping! Awesome product and customer service! Way to go Amazon, you've outdone yourself again!
The programmers and designers of this had their heads on straight. A few minor difficulties in getting it set up but much less than I feared given the complexity of making all these options intuitive. This really will be my last remote. I am learning to use it like a pro and will never get another addition to my liv rm entertainment without using this remote to control it. Even my wife can use this thing without complaining.
This product is great. It gives you a lot for its value. You can clean practically every part of your camera (binoculars) with it.
The setup directions provided on a disk that came with the product were not at all clear. I was unable to make the cable work correctly.
Pros: The splitter cable was not very expensive and Amazon shipped it super-fast in some excellent packaging.Cons: I bought this with the intent of simultaneously plugging (2) guitars into my signal path for fast on-stage instrument changes. I am disappointed by the results:1) The cable seems to have a short in it. When I move it, the signal cuts in & out.2) When I do get a signal, tone and volume are both adversely affected, (I don't think this is due to the short but I suppose it may have something to do with it).3) The instrument that is not currently in use has to have the volume knob turned up or I get no signal from the guitar hanging around my neck - which completely defeats the purpose of what I'm trying to accomplish.Other Thoughts: I could personally live with #1 since that's easily solved by re-purchasing or doing an exchange. However, #2 & #3 make this cable unusable for my purposes. Be aware of these issues before you buy one of these!
I read the reviews on many other webcams, but this one is the best for the price! I have a desktop with an AMD 750 Mhz Athlon processor, 256MB RAM, and a cable connection, and this product really was simple to set up. In fact, with my Norton Internet Security 2005 firewall, there were no port conflicts or error messages. I only had to authorize Norton to allocate the port to the Logitech Webcam... that simple! With my slower processor, I thought that the video would be slower (15 fps) but after loading the start up software from the CD ROM, I connected the webcam to an open USB port, my XP Professional recognized the camera device, and I was on my way to verify the settings for the microphone volume and audio quality. The Logitech Webcam icon is loaded to your desktop, and all you have to do to start up the camera is to double click the icon, wait for the Logitech popup window, click on the QuickSnap link, and the camera opens a live video window for you to view, film, or capture a snapshot! I have already sent a video clip Christmas greeting to my brother in law in Afghanistan, and to my brother in Texas. CAUTION: Once you load this webcam and mail the other to a buddy, you will not want to stop playing with this tech toy!!
Bought it for my D90 to make a cleaning kit to fit the pocketThere are some cheapos for fraction of this pricethey may do good but I went to branded ones....Any how I keep my gears clean so minimal use for these items.I used the brush to clean dust and small particles on the filters (never expose you lens glass) and some times to dust off my camera bodyThe felt cup/tip to clean smudges / finger prints on the glassIts worth having to maintain your grands worth of gears
This will work if you are looking to convert your DVI signal to HDMI. DVI is digital and so is HDMI. Love it!
The lens cleaning tissue I received is made by Tiffen. Why is it advertised as Kodak? This is very misleading and in my opinion false advertisement.
I was originally looking at Axiom Audio's surround speakers, but in the end, I decided they were just too pricey. Based on the reviews here, I decided to try the Fluance speakers. They are just fantastic. The finish is beautiful and the sound is just awesome. These speakers have actually shown me that I need to replace the rest of the speakers in my surround system.If you're looking for an upgrade, but can't afford reference level speakers, then these are for you. No buyer's remorse here! Highest recommendation.
I have had this unit (DI-701) for a year or so and recently found a problem in addition to the security hole thats posted here.I upgraded to the newest firmware 4.10 because I needed the IPSec protocol that the 4.06 didnt have and it seems to work fine until I tried to access Netflix.com. The unit totally halts. All lights stay on and the unit cannot be found through its configurator. I have to recycle the power to the unit to get it back up and running again.I called tech support and they told me to call Netflix and ask them what ports they are using to send back http requests. I told him that Netflix didnt have a tech support since they do not provide hardware. And it shouldn't be the case since I was able to access Netflix with the 4.06 firmware. Who knows what other site it cannot access. So to the recycling bin it goes!
I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY NEW LCD SCREEN, IT WORKS GREAT-CRISP, CLEAR PICTURE. GOOD VALUE!!
Originally I set out with the 17" iMac as the kind of machine I'd like most. But when I saw the actual screen at the Apple Store, I found it to handle text and pictures fairly poorly [not that it's worse than most LCD screens out there] and so the only alternative was to go to the Tower, which also gives you a lot more flexibility in terms of memory, hard-drives and driving multiple screens at the same time [important if you're going to do video editing].I can't say much for Apple's quality control, as it seems I ended up with a lemon with my first one, after a very frustrating week spending endless hours on the phone with the help desk. They finally agreed to replace it, and I haven't had any major problems since. Keep in mind that the software bundle with the Tower does NOT include any word processing application. Currently there is a deal to buy Microsoft's Office suite in conjunction with a computer purchase for $199, and I think that's a great deal for a superior product to it's PC mothership.OS X.2/Jaguar is definitely very sophisticated, yet simpler to use than OS 9.2. But it certainly isn't nearly as reliable as they would have you believe. There are still going to be numerous reboots necessary--just not nearly as many as with another OS [certainly not as many as on Windows ___].There is definitely the idea in the computer world, from the software point of view, that Mac/OS X makes you some kind of "red-haired stepchild." The difficulty is more with websites/software that don't make clear they have no Mac/OS X version right upfront. There are also some problems with printers etc. not having the proper drivers. But in compensation, the Mac "community" [and I think it can be rightly called that] steps in with a much more personalized response to specific issues to help you out. They want to help you have the best computer experience possible, and I think on balance you end up with one with a Mac in general, and specifically with this Tower should you need the specific flexibility I've mentioned.I recommend getting the "Superdrive" option with it, so you can burn DVD's for storage or video display. Also I recommend buying extra RAM memory [DDR memory is more expensive, yet not noticeably faster--but you have to get it], and another hard drive. It's a pain to install [why can't they put any time in the design of things like that as they do other elements??], but great to have onboard instead of as a firewire-connected model. I really like my Monsoon speakers as well.I got the LaCie 19-III monitor, which is terrific. Unfortunately OS X's "text smoothing" results in blurry, inconsistent text letters [even on their Cinema Displays], but I find the CRT superior for color correcting photos/video and a lot cheaper for what you're getting than LCD's. Apple customer service is definitely a cut above the average intelligence, but they're not very good at follow-up or dealing with major issues that don't meet their initial job descriptions. The also are only open until 6PM pst, so that leaves out a lot of time when you may need help.Bottom line: not a breakthrough Apple product, but a good value and the best computer if you're going to be using Photoshop, iMovie/Final Cut Pro etc. and want to use monitors that are going to produce the best results.
The cord is long enough so you can ride your bike without hassle. Also the sound is good. Very good buy for the price.
Doing the job just fine storing a whole lot of video and photos for 2 years. Just ordered the 2 TB version.
We took this DVD player to Italy with us for an 18-day family vacation. It was a lifesaver for our 7 & 9 year-old children. After a day of sightseeing, they would watch a movie back at the hotel prior to dinner. Also, it was good for long train rides. The headsets were comfortable (my husband and I used them on the airplane)and the screen was bright. We also watched a movie one night without the headphones -- and everyone could easily hear. Highly recommend.
The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is without doubt one of the best AM/FM/Shortwave radios I have seen. My favorite station which is a classical station moved to a new transmitter and frequency but with lower power. Even in my car, which always received this station fine, reception is now plagued by fading and noise. The Sony ICF-SW7600GR receives this station clearly whether in the house or out in the car. I tested the shortwave reception by comparing it to my Icom IC-756 ham radio and was amazed at the performance. Yes, the Sony was hearing SSB stations on the 7.185 Mhz net with just the rod antenna; I didn't expect to hear anybody. Now bare in mind, I have a 120 foot long wire attached to my Icom and the Icom cost over a thousand dollars. Anyway, to make this short, I love this little radio and would recommend it to anyone.
Just bought these at Walmart and use them primarily at the shooting range. I would not hunt w/ these as generally you need a wider field of view and more light, but they are decent for other stuff like target shooting at less than 50 yards and varmint hunting on your own property. One thing all readers should realize is that in general you get what you pay for w/ optics. I also have the Leupold Arcadia's 10x42 in the $200 range. I use them when hunting and bird/animal watching. They are simply amazing and worth the price.
This item came right on time. In order for me to use this product I had to remove one of my memory chips and insert this one. It then worked just fine.
This Adesso Keyboard is inexpensive, not cheap. It responds well and is easy to use. I had a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard before this one and, even though it was quite comfortable, felt I had to learn how to type all over again because of the additional spaces between many of the keys. This Adesso Keyboard was easy to use right out of the box. I especially like the looks of it: a cross between white and beige. I also like the configuration of the up-down-right-left arrows. Nice touch! It also has some features that are present on higher priced keyboards, such as volume, email, and Web buttons. If you're looking for a very modestly priced keyboard that handles like a Cadillac, then this one is for you. And no, I do not own any stock in Adesso.
Yes, it looks cool - it sounds good and works well, but what were these Sony engineers thinking? The controls are practically invisible. The beveled edge of the unit make the buttons unreadable. Opening the unit to insert a new disc requires picking up the unit to slide the latch over. If you plan to use this as a table top player - such as on your nightstand, forget it! Look at another model. But, the sound is clear and true, the bass controlled.
Bought these as replacements for 25 year old outdoor speakers that went belly up.....with minor adjusting these fit into the original speaker housing and the sound is awsome....Initially I went to Audio Express for these same type of speakers and they wanted to charge $600 plus...I walked out! found these and am very pleased
Crappy optics above 25x. Really crappy.Black dots on white paper appear to have red and blue rings around them.The only good thing about it is decent eye relief.Don't waste your money like I did.
Excellent product! People complain that it sticks out too far, but really that is because of the design of the Express Card Slot itself. A CF card is wider than the slot, so of course it has to stick out. This thing is sooooo fast! I was using a USB reader before this one, and this is sooooo much faster! Love it.
This is by no means the best front channel speaker, but is definitely worth the money; if not more. It's small and sounds great. Where I was limited on space this speakers works great.
I STILL AM NOT SURE WHY I PURCHASED THESE (6) DUAL LAYER DVD'S AFTER ONE YEAR ON MY SHELF, I TRIED TO BURN A DVD MOVIE ON ONE, AS IT WAS TOO LARGE FOR A STANDARD DVD AND IT COPIED HALF AND THEN QUIT, RUINING THE DUAL LAYER DISK AND LEAVING ME UNABLE TO MAKE A COPY OF THE MOVIE I WAS WANTING TO BACK UP. SO UNLESS YOU HAVE A REAL NEED FOR A DUAL LAYER DISK I WOULD NOT ADVISE YOU TO MAKE THE PURCHASE.
Useful, slim, rugged, a variation of a common design, here fitted to received 6 memory stick duo media units. This design allows the memory to be removed from the stick to be read in SD slots.
This item works great as long as you know what you're buying. It will NOT double your download speed on a connection where you are on a single threaded download from a single source, but It WILL double your overall throughput.So if you are downloading multiple things at once, or downloading something from multiple sources (say - oh I don't know - bit torrent for example) you can expect you gain the full benefits from both connections.It also works great as a redundant connection, so if one of your intenet connections gets hosed, the other one is still available and you don't even realize there is an outage.If you need a redundant connection or would benefit from the added throughput I would recommend this product.
I am so impressed with these. AND I was so surprised that there are actually 2 sets in the box! They are very lightweight, which from the appearance on Amazon had me a little concerned. The sound is perfect for my audiobooks, which is what I use it for. So I cannot comment on quality for music. But I feel this is really worth the money. I am a very happy customer!
It works nicely handles xbox pretty good only problem is it says 550mhz the actual cable says 500mhz.
This case holds my flash drives well and is just the right size....Now I can easily find my flash drives.
What a great all-in-one projector. We have had this projector for a week and it has been used every night since we received it.It has a excellent crisp picture in true 16X9 format.The two ten watt speakers and 40W subwoofer in 5.1 sound is incredible for the size of the unit.We have not used the 80" included screen, but it does just fine on a bare wall.The remote is easy to use, the only downside is that it would have been nice if the remote came illuminated.The projector comes with a video and audio in jack as well as an S input. It has an audio digital optical out as well as a headphone output jack. Again, it would be nice if they would have included RCA audio out jacks to connect to a non-digital amplifier.I was impressed with the warranty Epson offers, a two-year warranty on the unit, 90 days on the bulb. Most projectors are only one year. Epson will also offer a replacement projector while yours is being serviced, and they pay for shipping. I feel they really stand behind their product.For these reasons, I would say "Go get one". You'll enjoy it!!
This surge protector not only did not survive a brownout/surge, but shorted out, smelled like burning insulation, and threw sparks out the front. Looks like bad design and a potential fire hazard to me.We just went through a power failure...lights flashed off and on several times, then power was out for an hour. When power was restored, one breaker remained tripped and could not be reset, obviously due to a short. After unplugging things one at a time, I determined that this surge protector was the culprit. I turned it off, unplugged the things attached to it, reset the house breaker, turned it on, and started plugging equipment (off, of course) back in one at a time. That's when I noticed the burning insulation smell, and when I tried to pull the plugs back out, there was a big POP and sparks shot out the middle outlet right in my face. The back screw mount is black with soot. I'm guessing one of the surge components failed and shorted out. I'm glad it didn't spark anything flammable when I wasn't looking. Next time I'll be smart enough to realize right away that the short had to be in the surge protector not the equipment plugged into it, or the breaker on the surge protector would have tripped. Anyway, if you have a tripped breaker after a power fluctuation with one of these things, DO NOT PLUG IT BACK IN after you reset the house breaker. Better yet, go get yourself a better surge protector now.
This product came in great time. It was in the original package and fully intact.
This is a rip off. All claims are BS. Short battery life. Software locks up. POI's must be on Neptune cause there not from around here. The video display reminds me of Atairi Pong from the 60's. This thing is more lost than the 3 blind mice. I used a friend's Garmin Street Pilot on a long trip and it performed like a dream, very very useful. Don't be like me, listen to my friend and buy a Garmin or other well known brand.
This speaker is extremely versatile, and will fit anywhere in your house. It delivers great, smooth sound for such a small speaker, and it never gets in the way of anything. I put it on my bookshelf, it stays there all the time, and everyone throughout the house can hear it when I play music. It's always been great when I have guests over, and is overall a very effective speaker. Would recommend it to anyone looking for one.
Picked one of these up to take advantage of the 128 MB SM card I got for Christmas, and I love it. It's amazingly small. Fits in the palm of your hand so you can take it anywhere. Installation is a snap (download the latest drivers from Sandisk.com if you're on XP), and read/write speed is much faster than the Zip disk I was using before to sneakernet stuff between home and work. So far, the only gotcha I've encountered is the way you insert SM cards into it. Cards go in "face down" (gold contacts facing down) unlike other devices where SM cards are inserted with the gold contacts facing towards you.
I've had three sets of these stop working after a short time of use. They also don't block all of the surrounding sounds. - I like the long cord.
These things are surprisingly lightweight, they dont color the sound or distort at high volume, nor do they distort at high frequencies.They look extremely delicate but usually last over a decade.If someone were to ask me "whats up?"Id reply "sony mdr-v7506's are up."
I needed a new set of headphones and I really like the volume control and the street style features of the sony. I figure, "why not grab the latest and greatest?" Okay, I'll tell you why you shouldn't get these in 3 simple points:1. The band that ends up in the back of your head is pointed, not rounded, so it catches on everything (unless you're not wearing a shirt). The result is ...2. The speakers slip off your ears or they get pushed forward on your head. You can stop this from happening by flipping up your collar (if you're wearing one) and pinning the headphones in place, but they aren't that comfortable because ...3. The earpieces are SMALL! That's right, that little muff that used to keep my ears warm in the winter on my old set now only keeps my ear drum warm. The other issue with that is that you get a lot of outside noise in while you're trying to listen to whatever you're trying to listen to.The sound quality (when the ear pieces are on your ears) is good, but I think that the change of style in the headphones overall was a mistake. These aren't worth the money ... spend it someplace else!
Was as advertised. Good thick flexable wire, well insultated. Small white writing on one side of the wires soyou can keep postive and negitive connections the same at both ends.
I bought this card for the Wii instead of the much more expensive Wii card that does the same thing. Works like a charm.
Gought 2 to replace batteries in a 40 GB HP Ipod and a 40 GB Ipod Photo. Both units were starting to shut down a lot and not hold a charge for long. Since replacing with these batteries. More endless hours of Ipod enjoyment.
I've had a good experience with samsung before. My lcd is samsung my tv is samsung. Owning this blu ray player has been a dissapointment thus far. It was shipped broken, without the ability to open the disc tray. I'm ok with electronics not working the first time; I was shocked to find out however that I'm responsible for the 15$ shipping charge to send it back for a repair. It never worked and was SHIPPED broken; why is it MY responsibility to pay the shipping charge. Why should the customer have to pay a single penny more to get a defective unit to work. Before testing the blu-ray part of this I was able to use the online services and they are good. Pretty much standard. It was difficult however to get my router to cooperate and I had to assign a static IP for it. It may also require that you use a flash drive to get vudu or netflix to work. All in all it's a shame that samsung would put their name and reputation behind a product and then not take full responsibility for fixing it. When my asus laptop broke almost at the end of its warranty; they still sent me a free overnight shipping label. Not to plug asus but that's a much better way of doing business.
This is a good device for CCNA / CCIE studies, the lightweight, compact size and quiet fanless operations along with CatOS makes it a worthy investment.It doesn't require an external power supply and uses the common C13 cord (Tripp Lite P007-006 6ft Power Cord C13 to 5-15P 120V 15A 14Awg SJT) cord still used in most desktops for the past 20 years.The 2940 was manufactured in 2004 and declared EndOfSale January 2010 with no more official software updates after January 2011. Cisco has further declared an official obsolescence January 2015 when all 2940's are unofficially unwanted embarrassments just like alcoholic children, once useful but useless annoyances that should be replaced or just disappear.It natively includes CatOS 12.x and supports Spanning tree protocol, it supports LinkAggregation and EtherChannel. The integrated GBIC is ready for uplink using an MTRJ fiber cable for vertical 100mbs Ethernet or just linking a compatible device including another 2940.3M Duplex Fiber Optic Cable Mtrj/mtrj MMf 62.5/125The integrated 100BASE-FX is automatically disabled if inserting aCisco Compliant 1000BASE-SX SFP Transceiver Module GLC-SX-MM-OEMand the 2940 DOESN'T support Cisco Stacking regardless of the connector type.You can always substitute GNS or PacketTracer but you are deprived of the physical configuration exercises when using software emulators.The devices autosensing ports are tenacious whether connecting to uplinks or serving clients, in one example I connected a PC using a cross over cable to a dumb ethernet extension adapter then to a straight through cable into one of the switch ports. After a few seconds, the switch detected the cable inversions and provided full duplex 100MBs throughput to Cisco and nonCisco routers and without complaint or collisions !Beware, it uses a rollover cable for console access instead of the DB9 serial, if your system doesn't have a serial port, you can use a combo setup for USB/SerialPlugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter (Prolific PL2303HX Chipset)&lt;--> DB9/RolloverDiablo Cable 6ft Rollover Console Cable DB9 Female to RJ45 Male for Cisco 72-3383-01. That combo cable setup works seamlessly on Windows and contemporary versions of LINUX without requiring driver installs.ORYou can use the Devices Express Setup feature to access the HTML based web manager then enable TTY access via Telnet over CAT3 or newer as if you were using the console port / the following instructions are extracted from Cisco's web site documentation of 2004:(Amazon prohibits linking to external web sites)Step 1Verify that no devices are connected to the switch, because during Express Setup, the switch acts as a DHCP server. If your PC has a static IP address, before you begin you should change your PC settings to temporarily use DHCP.Step 2Connect the AC power cord to the switch and to a grounded AC outlet. The power-on self-test (POST) begins. During POST, the LEDs blink while a series of tests verify that the switch functions properly.Step 3Wait for the switch to complete POST. It might take several minutes for the switch to complete POST.Step 4Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the SYST and STAT LEDs are green.Step 5Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. When all of the LEDs above the Mode button turn green, release the Mode button.If the LEDs above the Mode button begin to blink after you press the button, release it. Blinking LEDs mean that the switch has already been configured and cannot go into Express Setup mode. For more information, see the "Resetting the Switch" section.Step 6Verify that the switch is in Express Setup mode by confirming that all LEDs above the Mode button are green.Step 7Connect a straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable (not provided) to any 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet port on the switch front panel and to the Ethernet port on the PC.Step 8Verify that the LEDs on both Ethernet ports are green.Step 9Wait 30 seconds.Step 10Launch a web browser on your PC. Enter the IP address 10.0.0.1 in the web browser, and press Enter.If your switch arrives with an existing config and without access, you can reset the switch with the following asset reclamation instructions extracted from Cisco's web site:Resetting the SwitchThis section describes how to reset the switch by rerunning Express Setup. These are reasons why you might want to reset the switch:*You installed the switch in your network and cannot connect to it because you assigned the wrong IP address.*You want to clear all configuration from the switch and assign a new IP address.*You are trying to enter Express Setup mode and the switch LEDs start blinking when you press the Mode button (which means that the switch is already configured with IP information).Caution Resetting the switch deletes the configuration and reboots the switch.To reset the switch:*Press and hold the Mode button. The switch LEDs begin blinking after about 2 seconds. Continue holding down the Mode button. The LEDs stop blinking after 8 more seconds, and then the switch reboots.The switch now behaves like an unconfigured switch. You can enter the switch IP information by using (the aforementioned) Express Setup
I bought this product about two months ago, and it works great. I love the convenience of having the dvd and the vcr in one combo. The picture quality is great, and it is really simple to use for me and my children. I would buy this again in a heart beat. I also heard that phillips and magnavox are now being made with a lot of sony parts. I am very happy and would purchase again.
We just purchased this from a different vendor. Thank goodness we don't have to deal with return shipping!! My husband plugged it in to a $350 boombox we also just purchased, and we couldn't hear his voice unless the volume was turned all the way up. It also doesn't have an on/off switch. With the boombox volume at a decent level, nothing came through the microphone. Perhaps ours is defective, but I think we're going to spend a few more dollars and get one that actually works (and has an on/off switch). Yes it's a low-end microphone, but we can do better with voice lessons!
This router is very smart. Thats all you have to say about a contraption like this.
I purchased this for the aux input in my car so I can listen to my iPod. The retractable cord makes it super convienent for storing in the car without getting tangled up. The sound quality seems just as good as other cables ive owned.
Quality well built product, cabinets do not have a cheap appearance to them. Shipment was fast and damage free, speakers were double boxed not something you usually see. After seeing these speakers I want to order a subwoofer when available to go with them. Using them in a 5.1 surround system. I may also order two additional rear speakers to put away so if I decide to go 7.1 they will all match. A great value for your money.
I received this an hour back and tested by recording 3 calls (2 with a Sony Digital Voice Recorder, and 1 on my laptop through windows sound recorder). The recording is absolutely clear and crisp and it does the job well. The device is very small (smaller than it looks in the picture shown).The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is while recording playback, when Speaker pause I hear a background hissing sound. This hissing becomes very dim when someone is talking but it becomes louder during pauses. If you play in low volume its not that audible. Overall a good product.
Solved the problem of Mac laptop speakers some of us have trouble hearing. Amplification is good. Cool design, compact and great price. One note: You must adjust your Mac for it to work.
Got this as a replacement for the factory battery. Good idea to have two.This one works great. Had this same type for my last camcorder and wasvery happy. Great buy!
Another advantage: it's easy to apply. Some thermal compounds are thick and really hard to apply. Grrr. AS-5 spreads easily.
I purchased this card in order to be able to connect my HTPC to my stereo via a single Toslink cable in Windows 7 64bit. I wanted to Dolby Digital Live (DDL) to map sound to 5.1 for games and other sounds while being able play movies in DD and DTS. I went crazy trying to get it to work even though there were assurances in the reviews that others had made it happen. One key is to get the newest drivers from Diamond (I ended up going with the drivers from C-Media - PCI-8768plus-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01) which are working great for me. As I note in the title, the second key thing is to find where you can turn on DDL. The only place is from the task bar icons that are hidden until you click on the button that opens them up. There will be a new one there for configuring your sound card and that is the only place you can turn on DDL. Once I had that configured all was good.Loving it right now but wish I had found the place to configure or even some instructions earlier. Very good deal though price once you figure it out.
For the price of 40-50 bucks, these 3-way Kenwood speakers have a great sound and provide quite a bit more bass than the 5 &1/4 alpines that I have in my current car. These Kenwoods went in the back deck of a Honda Civic Coupe and really complete the overall sound. They're not going to rattle your trunk, but they sound great.
These speakers serve their purpose well as convenient and portable. I haven't had any of the sound problems that the other reviewers have mentioned, no popping or static. If you follow Advent's enclosed instruction manual, adjusting the frequency was pretty straightforward. I have actually been quite surprised by their sound quality, I was expecting less. Nice bass, and certainly loud enough. I can recommend these speakers without hesitation.
I received everything in the new condition it was advertises as. The product is great excpt for the need to download an aplication so the graphic interface would work. I thought it shoulf have included it on the instalation disk.Other than that eveything works great!
Please, please, please remember that this are only $25 to $30 headphones. If you're an "audiophile" (AKA snooty audio freak who expects perfection) spend you'e money somewhere else. However, for the average joe these are GREAT headphones.Pros- Bass is punchy, just like they say.- Light and comfortable- Sound isolation from snug (but comfortable) fit- 3 different size earplugs- VERY Durable. I've owned mine for 3 Years and they are still like new.Cons- Overall sound quality is not as good as other headphones that cost more.- The seal of the silicone plugs comes loose while exercising, so you have to push them in while jogging or mowing the lawn.Overall- If you like big bass these are for you. The mids-are mushy but the highs are pretty good. For the money these are very good! I would buy them again!
Product fits and almost looks original except for the gap left at the top because the original panel that used to cover the cassette player has to be removed. My installer fabricated a simple strip to cover the small gap.
The product by itself is good. The dealer sold us a unit that does not work and it has become a nightmare to fix it.
I bought the converter for use when I travel to the Brittish Isles. I have not gone yet, so I don't know how well the converter will work. At this time I can only anticipate the the converter will serve my purposes, but won't know untill after my travels.
Well, i have just purchased the Panasonic FZ50 for about 3 weeks now, after about 600 test shots with it i have come to a conclusion that this FZ50 is by far the best FZ i've ever own. I have owned FZ7, FZ10, FZ15, FZ20(2), FZ30 and now FZ50. No surprise to me, this FZ50 IS out do the rest of its family, by far as image quality, FZ50 gives almost perfect pictures, the sharpness from its Leica lens is amazingly sharp, full of details contrast, full of depth of field, im very pleased with it..I must say its got some noise from iso 100 to 800, but i know it before hand, so now i use noise reduction software to remove it afterward easily..i think most all point and shoot cameras do have noise issue, so this is no exception.I have put it thru the iso tests, i shot at all iso setting from 100-1600, the results were very pleased, from iso 800 i can see noise creeping in, then comes iso 1600 it shows even more, but both can be a quick fix to me..both were usable images.Now!, comes the colors, i think FZ50 has a bluish cast to all images, but FZ50 has a custom white balance 1 and 2, so i usetilized that by set a custom w/b 1 for the outdoors and 2 for indoor w/o flash. they turned out perfectly, totally awesome..I must also mention about the bokeh, FZ50 has a minimum of bokeh at tele end, therefore it gives you extra depth of field. I love this camera for its tele, at max 420mm at f3.7 it produces very sharp, contrasty images. Anyone who tries to buy that big lens at 400mm f3.5 you will pay an arm and a leg for DSLR use and you will need a pro tripod to hold it sturdy, but not on FZ50 i can shoot it handheld w/o any problem due to its OIS optical image stabilizer.I also add on the Raynox wide angle 0.72x adapter to it so i can get the range from 25mm to 420mm..What a range for anyone to have for everyday use.I also bought the 3rd party battery grip holder for it too, the grip holds 2 batts, i can shoot for a week or about 500 shots.Finally. I love this camera, i want to carry it with me everywhere now. I may try to use it in my studio soon..Good luckChaoJV
This product I have had for about a year and it is great as far as organizing your daily life, but I think that it is just starting to get a little old and out dated. There are many other products like color ones that would probably be better. The most important part about it is that It has indi-glo. It does not waist very much, it is easily compatable with your computer with the cradle and the cover comes all the way off. It is a Pain for a while, but you do get used to it. Another function that I like is the fact that it can have parts put into it's expansion part in the back, like a phone, mp3 player, personal recorder, ect. If you do get this product then I sugest you get a cover, not because that it will break easily, but that it gets perminent marks in the back of it. Also if you get it then go to the website, open up product links and find quick silver. It is a great program that spices up the appearance of your visor. Casey S.
True Story: I bought these for my college dorm room because I wanted to have amazing surround sound for watching movies. And it certainly did a good job with that. The receiver unit is perfect for hooking up multiple electronics and the construction quality on the satellite speakers is very high. Each one can be positioned vertically or horizontally, and they feel like dense, well-built little boxes of sound heaven. The subwoofer, as my title suggests, is another story. I used these for about a year before I brought the set to a summer camp where I was teaching. The camp through a party and I attempted to use them for a 60-person dance party in a relatively small room. These speakers, especially the subwoofer, could barely fill the space. Then, in the middle of playing some techno music, the Subwoofer unit sparked and the satellites kept going. I happened to be nearby when I saw that the subwoofer was totally on fire, not just a little bit, but it was burning as if I had covered it in lighter fluid. I had to use a fire extinguisher and unplug the beast. When I called up Logitech about it, they told me that it was a problem that was well known, they asked me to tell them the number on the sticker which was underneath the subwoofer (which was legible because that part had not been charred). They sent me a brand new Z-5500 upgrade set, which was substantially better in appearance, but was essentially the same product. I was so terrified about the fire that I just sold those on eBay and considered myself better off. So be warned, these are the highest performing computer speakers on the market, but do not attempt to use them on maximum settings in a home theater or party setting, because they are not built for it.
Plug in the USB receiver and you are on your way to wireless remote heaven! Out of the box it controlled Powerpoint and Keynote with no software installed. This was on a Mac (says it works for PC's, too). The laser pointer is nice and bright. I like how the receiver snaps into the remote so you won't loose it when you travel. Size is perfect -- not to big, not too small, fits great in your hand. I'm just starting to use it for multimedia. Love the iTunes control. If you had a Mac Mini or other Mac by your TV, this would be the best device to get to control DVD movies and the like. The mouse control works great, too. A+ product. Can't believe I got it for under $50!
I bought these for use on a 15 hour flight and was very pleased to find that they are very comfortable both on the top of my head and on my ears. The ear cups are well padded and not too tight and the headband is very soft and well padded also. The materials used in to cover the padding does not feel very durable and I don't expect that these headphones would stand up well to heavy use/rough storage, but they lasted me through my roundtrip flight and still look like new. I expect that for occasional users who take reasonable care to store their headphones like me they are a great choice.The sound was a little quiet for the airplane. While it does a great job of sound isolation, I still had to have the sound of my ipod all the way up in order to be at a volume I enjoyed. However when I had the headphones plugged into the jack of the airplane seat to watch movies I had absolutely no problems with volume. Sound quality was also great!For the price I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for comfortable headphones that will satisfy all regular users.
It is sensitive in linux, but not a major problem. I like it that way. The driver disk installs the mouse flawlessly in Windows XP SP3. This mouse is a joy to use in gaming, document reading, Internet browsing, every file manager I use (Midnight Commander, Rox, Free Commander, Windows Explorer) and every word processor I use (Abiword, Notepad++, notepad, Geany, Nicoedit). The click switch travel distance is just long enough. It fits my large (US glove size) hand perfectly. It is solid and sturdy, the 800 dpi resolution tracks flawlessly, and the intelligent design gives my heart a little thrill every time I look at it. I hate scroll wheels - arthritis. And a scroll wheel is a pain to click. It is wonderful to have that middle button as a separate entity for so many reasons - pasting in linux, alt-fire in first person shooters, the list goes on and on, much like this review. Okay! Thank you, IBM and Amazon, and my treasure, my wife Beth, for this mouse.
Pros- Easy to use. Almost no brainer- Small enough to carry around- Has alot of useful features like fiding nearest parking lot, restaurant, entertainment places, and etc...- Bright and clear screenCons- LCD is easily scrachable! put a screen protector- Window mount sometimes fall off from the window (about 1 hr driving)- Occational lost setalite connection. It would be good to display the predefined direction even though it lost the connection.- Gets confused on the road when you're on a bridge and there's a road below it- 3D is cool but I doubt anyone will use it. It's harder to see how far the next turn is.Overall, I still think it's great GPS and will keep it for very very long time.
Well made, easy-to-see terminals, and certainly appears to be waterproof and durable.Sure can't complain about the price, either.
I got this for my Gen 3 Ipod. It worked great. But it's not compatible with my iPhone, which I used to replace my iPod.
I wanted a way to view satellite TV in my craft room without having to unhook the bedroom connection and use a loooooong coax cable. This unit works really well. Picture and sound are crisp and clear. I used the extra audio/video output of the satellite box for the transmitter. Used the coax output from the receiver to the craft room TV. I do have a wireless computer network and I don't notice any interference. I also have wireless phones, but they are on a 5.8GHz network.
i have a physical handicap, which makes using a regular mouse and pad dificult. i bought my trackman 4 years ago and have used it ever since. it allows me to use my thumb and fingers without having to use my whole arm or hand. i just recently purchased a second one for my second computer because i wanted to have the painfree ease as with my original computer. the way to go for even those without handicaps.
This is the first "ergonomic" keyboard I've owned. On the few occasions I've used such keyboards belonging to others, I didn't like them - but the circumstsances were always rushed.Now thst I've used this one for a few days, my opinion has become a bit more positive, but I actually find the ergonomic keyboard requires more flexing and stretching of my fingers than a regular keyboard and is more tiring to use. My typing speed is greatly slowed. Perhaps I will find it essier to use as I become more accustomed to it. At the moment, I still view this as an experiment - and don't have high hopes for it.The keyboard lacks LEDs to show you when Caps Lock or other special eys are in use, That to me is a big negative, especially with regard to the Function keys which I use a lot. All of the function keys are dual purpose and it is annoying to hit F5, for instance, to refresh my browser and have the File Open dialog appear because I can't tell if the Function Key Lock is in use. Bad way for Microsoft to save pennies.The mouse is okay, though larger than the Logitech MX it replaces. Resolution is high . The mouse seems almost too big.The wireless connection, which is the only reason, I'm trying this product works fine.Overall, my feeling is that I will give the ergonomic keyboard a fair test over a few weeks. Right now, though, I am not impressed.Jerry
I bought the Zen Xtra 40Gb yesterday, taking it back today. The sound is awful. The volume range goes up to a 25, and even with the EAX or whatever it's called on, it's barely audible. I don't know if it's the jack gone like you all say or if this is just designed for easy listening. No good for loud music. Prepare to listen to background noise, not your music. This thing sucks. Don't buy it.
THE PRODUCT DOES NOT HAVE A TRACKING ADJUSTMENT, AND CAME WITHOUT ITS OWN REMOTE CONTROLLER, BUT INSTEAD WITH THE CHEAPEST POSSIBLE STANDARD REMOTE-CONTROLLER (WHICH REMAINS IN ITS PLASTIC WRAPPING, UNUSED - IT IS OF SUCH POOR QUALITY).THIS IS MY FIRST PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON, AND WILL PROBABLY BE MY LAST, AS THERE IS NO QUALITY-CONTROL. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN RETURNED BUT IS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH OF OLD VIDEOS.
This hub worked ok on my older computer and my laptop and did the job fine. I just got a new HP that advertised wireless b/g capability. The wireless connection was working fine until I plugged in this hub, then the computer dropped the connection and kept telling me I didn't have a wireless device installed. It took me a while to figure out that the wifi device was USB powered (although internal to the desktop's box). After I found that out I disconnected all USB devices. By a process of elimination I found that it was this hub causing the problem. Now, this may be a factor of the wireless device and have nothing to do with this usb hub, but it's something to think about before buying one of these if your desktop is using a usb wifi device (and you want that to function properly). Other than that, no complaints with the hub... like I said, it worked great on my computers not using wifi.
I bought the first DI 701 for testing on my office LAN, and had it up and running in 10 minutes. I was so impressed with it, that I bought one for home, then three more for remote sites.It works very well with all applications, is very fast, and is extremely secure vs. a basic software firewall. I have done extensive testing, and I was unable to gain access to a LAN secured with this product, using multiple security auditing tools (Network security is my speciality).Troy Harnish, MCSE, CNA, A+
Este switch es una excelente adquisici&oacute;n ya que me resolvi&oacute; el problema de m&uacute;ltiples salidas / entradas digitales a conectar a mi home teather !!
The Lacie Big Triple 500GB external drive was purchased three years ago to offer more storage and become my Media Drive, replacing smaller Maxtor drives (five years old). I used Backup software and TimeMachine to keep current backups of the iMac internal and Lacie Media Drive... Fortunately!!!The Lacie started clicking, and after some research, and no customer support offered by Lacie, I found out that there was a power supply issue with these Lacie's. I decided to keep using the drive till total failure. This happened about six months later. No files were lost because I ran backups continuously.I have ordered replacing Seagate and Maxtor drives. I will never purchase or recommend Lacie to any of my clients or for personal use.Shame on you Lacie not extending Customer Service and replacing the faulty power supplies on your drive assemblies.
We have liked this DVD player although it would be nice if it held at least 5 discs. I highly recommend for the money!
I got this keyboard to replace a Logitech Divino (which I paid full price for and just died on me in less than a year) and I'm pretty happy so far. First off, the size is very nice and doesn't take up my whole desk. I have also been using a laptop for a while (and I use a laptop at work) so I am comfortable with the small layout. This is great for gaming because now I can have my mouse closer to the screen and not hanging off the edge of the desk. I also use a Belkin n52 speedpad, so I can have the n52 and the mouse equally spaced around the monitor without the keyboard getting in the way. I simply hate the number pad, who uses it anyway? This keyboard also has the multimedia keys which come in handle (especially the volume) and are a nice touch for a keyboard this size. Pressing the keys themselves feels fine although they don't have as much tactile feedback as you get with a standard keyboard (like logitech's models). It also works with the PS/2 cable so you don't have to worry about lag or interference like you do with wireless keyboards (and no batteries either). The design is also clean and simple so its not a problem matching with other PC components.There are a few annoying things, but its not so bad. First off, the "delete" key is in an unorthodox position. Instead of being on the upper-right (like every other keyboard, even on laptops) they have placed in on the bottom right next to the "left" arrow key. I use the arrow keys a lot (like to cycle through images) and a few times I pressed it and Windows was like "Do you want to delete this file?". So annoying. They could have easily just put it in the top-right corner and ditched one of the obscure keys like "pause/break". Seriously I don't think I have touched the "pause/break" button since the DOS era. What does this key even do anymore? Another minor issue is that the keyboard is set at an angle (lifted in the back) and you can't really adjust it. There are legs, but they only add a few millimeters so its the same deal either way. Also the build quality could be better, especially coming from the Divino. I've only had it for a week and it feels sturdy enough, but I don't imagine its going to last as long as some other keyboards. For the price these issues are minor and I still like the keyboard a lot.
All of my gadgets have A US style male AC plug but can accept voltages anywhere from 110 to 240 so I didn't need voltage step down just an adapter for various European outlets. The manual for this thing claims it could be used for UK style outlets but upon arriving I found that this wasn't true much to my annoyance. Did work fine in France though.
works really well and very easy to set up. outstanding sound and features for the price.
This is a simple USB printer cable and it works as expected. It was a good price and shipped fast.
I've had this TV for about 2 months now and am very impressed with it overall. In that time, I've viewed 1080i HD signals over-the-air from an HD antenna, 1080i HD signals via HDMI cable from my cable company's set-top-box, and 1080p signals over component cables from my Xbox 360. All look great, and having the ability to tweak the picture setting independantly for each input is great, especially for the Xbox games which look better when the digital noise elimination feature on the TV is turned off. My only regret is that I didn't go with a larger screen. In my research, there are DLP TVs out there with slightly better pictures (Sony SXRDs and Mitsubishi's), but these other brands can cost almost $1k more.This was my first experience ordering large, expensive, and fragile electronics from Amazon, and I was a little nervous. However, the experience was completely positive. The local delivery company called to arrange a time, the delivery guy brought the TV into my house, unpacked it, set it onto the stand, and hauled away the trash. Everything was delivered in perfect condition. With no tax and free shipping on my order, Amazon's price easily beat all of the local electronics stores. I highly recommend going with Amazon. My only complaint is the lack of a good extended warranty program to go along with the TV, although the manufacturer provides a 1-year limited warranty.
This Canon RC-1 remote is exactly as described, and worked great for when you need to take lots of photos from a distance. I bought this remote to make a Stop Motion video for a film class, and having to push the button on the camera would've been very inconvenient (and may cause shake in the photos).This product was great! Price was a little high but you get what you pay for. Also came with an extra set of batteries!
I am switching exclusively to Orion products because of the excellent expert technical advice about this and other products prior to purchase. Very pleased with the quality of all items procured from this company.
This is an excellent small mp3 player. I was looking for something to use while I'm on the treadmill. Thus I did not need the huge capacity of a hard drive player like an iPod, and I was concerned about the durability of the moving parts inside--not to mention the non-user-replaceable battery you'll find in an iPod.For exercisers this player is quite nifty. It is the size of a small pack of gum, so you can easily run while carrying it in your hand. It is equally easy to place it in your pocket. The controls are very well thought out: a small wheel zips forward or backward through your tracks and also navigates the menu. Two buttons control the volume.Using the player with any computer is easy, as there is no software to install assuming you're using an operating system with built-in USB support (Windows XP qualifies.) Just plug the player into a USB port and it shows up on your computer as a drive. You can drag individual tracks to it. You can also drag entire folders, and then the tracks will be organized when you play them back.Battery life has been superb, and I've found no need to use rechargeables with AAA batteries being so cheap. If the battery indicator is low when I'm heading down to the treadmill, I just bring an extra battery with me.I find 256MB of memory to be quite generous. I only need enough to last me the 40 minutes or so on the treadmill, and 256MB is plenty for that. I'll fill it up with music for use over three or so workouts. When I get tired of that music, re-filling the player is easy.If you buy this player I have a few tips for you. First, though Windows Media Player has a feature allowing you to "sync" the player to load it up with tracks, I have found that this feature will not organize the tracks into folders. Therefore, they will play back on the player in a jumbled order rather than one album at a time. If this bothers you, just use Windows Explorer to drag the tracks by the folder over to the Creative player.Second, the included headphones are awful. The cord for one ear is longer than the cord for the other ear, for reasons I don't understand. Further, if you are a runner, they will fall out of your ears. I quickly replaced the headphones with better ones.Third, if you are a runner, the headphone cord will pick up static electricity as you run. All the bouncing of the cord generates electricity. This can deliver little shocks to your ears. It can also travel into the player, producing odd glitches. To prevent this problem I simply use a safety pin to clip the headphone cord to my shirt, keeping it from bouncing so much. You could also run it inside your shirt (especially if you wear tight shirts.)Fourth, sometimes the maximum volume may not be quite loud enough. A great solution for this is to use "volume leveling" software. Such software allows you to boost the volume of your tracks and also to equalize the volume so one track is not louder than the other. A good free program for this is called MediaMonkey and you can download it. After using this I have plenty of volume for all my tracks.So the only things keeping me from giving this player five stars are the poor included headphones and the low maximum volume. Those things are easily fixed, though.
This product did not work out of the box and after one and a half months of "tech support" they determined that the product in question was defective. That was several months ago and the return/exchange process has been halted as I cannot get contact with my representative (or any other representative for the replacement of the defective item!!! Extremely frustrating as I have spent hours with their tech support and done their mail in forms and all I have to show for it is a broken item which I still have no ability to exchange for a working one!I'd strongly advise finding another company's product to do this for you.
Have been using Verbatim DataLifePlus printable discs for several years. What more can be said for them than they work well, very few coasters and they take inkjet printing very well. I use both Dell and Plextor burners.
I thought the install was very easy. I've had mine for several months and don't have any of the problems other reviewers have mentioned. I guess I am partial to BOSE as their products are the only ones in my house that I've never felt a need to upgrade or replace or have had them break. I will continue to buy BOSE and recommend there products.
I don't have mine where the sun can shine on it, but the UV window does glow pretty blue if you have a sunny place for it. Awesome!The swinging door on the front is pretty flimsy and will fall off if you open it carelessly. It doesn't matter, though. You could just take it off and leave it off and the case would look fine.
I absolutely love this player. I purchased it about 4 months ago, and it has been working quite fine since then. During my search for an mp3 player, I was hesitant at first because I did not know so much about the Sansa player and thought it might be safe to just go with an Ipod. However, i really do not regret my choice at all, because it is a great deal for its price. It looks nice, offers video, pictures, radio, and is easy when it comes to placing music on the player. Probably the only negative thing about it might be that it did freeze once, but that is easily fixed by holding the power button for 10 seconds to reset it. Great player for the price! shouldn't be turned down
I've used plenty of ear phones and head phones and these are an amazing purchase for the price.I recommend these to anyone who's on a budget.
I bought the mx5000 weeks ago. In my opinion is a nice combo with bluetooth tech. (the Bluetooth dongle is 2.0 EDR, nice..). The mouse is nice, but only when your computer is not busy.. because if your pc is running MANY programs, the mouse can have 0.5 second of lag (and it is not good).Other thing is that the mouse battery only work 6 days (and 4 days if you use your pc all the day). The keyboard have a good look, it work fine but.. when you have some minutes without use, the lag is hight: if you write "review", it appear like rrrrrrreview. I thing that it is the worse problem that have this NICE combo.. but it's not a cause for hate this product. the mouse and the keyboard have a good range of action (11 meters) is like 35 feets, not the 60 GREATS FEETS that say the box... but it's ok for me. The veredict is: NICE AND USEFUL COMBO BY THE PRICE, BUT NOT PERFECT.Para la gente de habla hispana, vivo en Venezuela y el producto lleg&oacute; sin problemas. Antes de adquirirlo lo hab&iacute;a le&iacute;do varios reviews, decid&iacute; comprarlo y no estoy arrepentido. Tiene sus problemitas pero no tan grandes como para botarlo.
This is a good pair of speakers with decent treble and bass. It's worth the money you pay.
We use this in a small office and it works great. The price is good for an all in one printer that also has a sheet feeder and ethernet capability. We use this on a network with Mac's and PC's without any printing problems. I do not think scanning across the network will work with the Mac's, but I have no problems scanning to my wirelessly connected laptop accross the network.Note: Some cheap papers tend to jam a lot. If you get a lot of jammed pages try a ream of paper from a different manufacturer.
I bought this unit about 3 months ago. Unfortunately, 1 star is the lowest I can give it. I would've gone lower if at all possible.As far as the player itself, I found the flap that covers the USB port to be difficult to get fold back to get the plug into, and equally as difficult to get back into place without flopping open again. The control buttons are too small and difficult to manipulate unless you're looking at them, and the "joystick" in the middle is stiff and not easy to manipulate. The headphone jack is on the side of the unit, rather than the top, which makes it bulkier to put in your pants pockets. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the controls at all, they weren't designed to be easy to use without fumbling a lot. The display isn't bad, and the backlighting is nice and bright. That's about the best thing that can be said about the unit.I have one of the original 32 MB Diamond Rio players. It has been through hell and high water, and still works great. However, I was wanting more memory and I started looking around for a reasonably priced player. Against my better judgement, I ordered this unit, despite not being able to find any user reviews on the company or product. Once I received it, I charged it fully, then loaded it with songs. Used it that day at work and it worked well. After the battery died, I took it home and put it on the charger. After that, it wouldn't power on, it wouldn't charge, nothing. Not even the reset button did anything. After 3 days of attempting to contact the company's "help line" (to this day, no one has ever answered the phone), I called the main office number and got a hold of an employee. After giving me useless instructions, I was finally told to send the unit back to the company. After a few weeks, I received the unit back. Now the power comes on, but the hard drive is fried and I can't store any new songs. So I contacted customer support again, still no answer on the (no)help line. So I emailed the original employee back that I could not load more songs on the unit. His reply was to tell me to check if my USB was working. Had he paid attention to my email, he would've seen the screenshot I included of my computer's device manager screen, showing that XP recognized the harddrive in the unit, but that the harddrive was offline and not working.To make a long story short, I now have to send the dang thing back yet again. With all of my numerous tech gadget geek purchases, I have never EVER had such a difficult time with a product or with customer service. It's unreliable, the controls are at the very least an annoyance, the company's "customer service" is a total joke and if you do consider buying this product, do so at your own risk. I really do not recommend it.
I am a gamer, mostly CS. I have been through nearly a dozen headsets before I found and fell in love with the Steel H5's. I couldn't ask for anything more in a set, but the v2's are even better! I also listen to a lot of music, and these have a 5 star rating for that as well. Also, I'd like you to know that I have a sound blaster X-fi which helps for music and gaming immensly. But as long as you are listening with a quality sound card or amp, you will not be disappointed!Love the retractable mic. If you're not gaming, just push it back in the headset! Also, the break-away cord has saved my set numerous times. Ever try to walk away from your computer with your headsed on? Not fun if there isn't a saftey measure like that... :D
My printer of the same make died and i loved it. All I needed was the outside case to make it work and that is what I got!!!!!It arrived promptly and packaged great. I was back in commission very quickly.
I got this gift for Christmas and I must say, it is awesome!! The picture isn't very good but I suggest getting digital cabel and then the picture will be crystal clear! The remote for mine can't turn the TV on, I have to walk up to the tv and do it mannualy, but it is just so great!! Worth the Money!Was this review helpful?
This printer is awful. It's what I get for trying to save money.First, I've never seen a printer use this much ink. The money you saved on the printer will be returned to Lexmark in spades with ink cartridges.Finally, when this clunker stopped printing in color, forget about technical support. The printer's troubleshooter is the worst I've ever seen for any hardware. The company's website stinks too.Perhaps coincidentally, my first Compaq (now Lexmark)printer found its way into the garbage, but lasted 2 1/2 years. This one made it about 6 months. Do yourself a big favor and spend a few more bucks on a higher-quality printer. I would advise against Lexmark.
First, I've read about some problems with Amazon's white glove service. It probably boils down to the actual individuals delivering the set, but the guys that delivered mine were great. Brought it in and uboxed it. Helped me move the old set out of the way and put the new one it it's place. They evn waited for me (on a busy day for them) to fire it up to make sure it was working properly (it was).Before I bought this set, I was debating between this one and the Sony 60A3000. Both have a GREAT picture. The Sony might possibly have an incrementaly better picture quality, but not having to replace a bulb every few years swayed me to the Samsung. You couldn't go wrong with either one. With no sales tax (almost 10% here), free delivery and the best price around by far, buying it from Amazon was an easy decision.Oh yeah, I'm very satisfied with the set itself. HD looks fantastic and even regular programming is surprisingly good.
I believe this was stated in the description but I was too stubborn to listen and they were too cheap to send back.
I've travelled nearly 250,000 miles with my laptops, papers, accessories, etc in one of these, and it's proven itself up to the task.The front pocket is useful for storing business cards, O'Reilly pocket guides, passport(s), tickets, etc. for easy access. The large main pocket has a padded space for a laptop (my Dell fits it either way around) and on my model has 4 dividers that are useful for keeping CD cases and cables disentangled. The shoulder straps / backpack straps can be detached and/or hidden inside the case for a more professional look (though if I needed to care more about presentation I would probably have a regualar briefcase)After 2 1/2 years of constant use the padding in the shoulder straps is starting to become compressed, and there are some tears on the vinyl inside, but give how much use I've made of this backpack this is probably normal wear and tear.
I use this handlebar mount to hold my hand held GPS on my WR250F Dirtbike on trail rides. It held the GPS very securely over rough terrain. However, it doesn't last through a fall. Not a huge surprise, but worth noting. I will likely get another one as the majority of our riding is tame enough that falls are far between.
A bit of a pain to snap it in, and it's the same size as my Visor, but having a keyboard for my PDA has transformed it from something gathering dust in a corner to something I actually take to meetings!!
When I received it it didn't work at all. I called Lexmark, and they said the whole thing needed to be replaced. They sent me a new one. But it doesn't work as I expected. It is really slow, and when copying it stops, and starts constantly.
The Cokin Series Z 72mm Lens Adaptor Ring is one of three absolutely indespensible tools I use for landscape and rural photography. The adapter rings allow me to use one polarizer, one set of ND filters, and all the other Cokin filters on all three of my lenses.
I bought one of these units to control my rather elaborate home theater system, which includes a high-end pre-amp/processor, DVD, DirecTV HD DVR, VHS, and HD TV. It works flawlessly.Configuring the unit via USB with my Macintosh was simple and intuitive. They could slightly improve the navigation of the online control panel for tweeking the remote functions, but it all works well. The database of remote control commands, listed by make and model, is impressively comprehensive. It worked well on the first trial; after two minor adjustments, it was and remains perfect after three months of use. Now, with the touch of one button, everything comes on and I'm watching DirecTV. With another touch, I'm watching the DVD, and with yet another single touch it's all shut off.I liked it so much, I got another identical remote for my bedroom AV/DVR system. Well done, Logitech.The only very slight detractor is that, if the charger cradle is not on a perfectly flat, level surface, you sometimes have to rest something small on the remote to ensure it maintains its connection and charges.
When reviewing the ipod video i noticed that its features are nothing compared to other mp3 players on the market and if people would only shop smarter they would notice this. For example the creative vision m which is priced around the same has all the features of the ipod but has radio, longer battery life, and a better screen. Another thing i noticed is that in order to get movies and what not for the ipod u have to buy them, u cant just click and drop. Another downfall is the ease of scraching. And when it comes to its audio abilities the ipod doesnt offer many choices of formats for your audio, it doesnt even support wma format which is one of the most popular formats. so all in all i beg people not to just buy the ipod because its the only one u have seen and heard of but instead take my advice and shop around and i can promise u wont be disappointed if u do.
In recent weeks, I put many hours into researching the pros and cons of particular prosumer cameras; finally I settled on the 5400, a camera that was to be an upgrade from my three-and-a-half-year-old Nikon Coolpix 990. The old 990 had proved to be a dependable workhorse; other than some self-inflicted problems that occurred after I spilled some sugary soda on it (I had to have it professionally cleaned to the tune of $200!), it never let me down. Still, I'm getting more serious about my photography, and wanted something with better resolution and more advanced options.I had been really looking forward to receiving the 5400 and was predisposed to liking the camera a lot. In reality, I soured on the thing within 72 hours.First of all, BELIEVE what camera cognoscenti say about the inability of the 5400 to autofocus in low-light conditions. What I hadn't understood until I was shooting with the camera is that 'low light' doesn't necessarily refer to broom closets or dinners by candlelight. I was snapping pics of my two-year-old in the living room today, on a sunny afternoon, with the blinds mostly open. Half the time, I couldn't get the camera to lock no matter what. Moving to the hallway, where there's only indirect light sthat streams in from the living room and dining room, effectively rendered the camera inoperable. I encountered no such problems outside, so if the great outdoors is where you do all your shooting, the 5400 may be for you.Except for one other thing -- and this is a biggie. What absolutely DESTROYS this camera's performance is its pathetic color accuracy. Maybe I got a lemon -- I find it hard to believe that Nikon, the top-of-the heap manufacturer of pro-quality imaging equipment, would release a model that is so wildly off in how the internal chip processes color. But at least with the specimen I have, all the colors come out hyped. I photographed a still life that included some salmon-colored paper; it acquired a distinct, troublesome reddish tint in the picture I took with the 5400. This is a CRITICAL area for any camera; if it doesn't render reds and pinks accurately, it's an almost useless tool, as Caucasian faces, especially, will look ruddy and unappealing. And my 5400 has trouble with other hues, too, first turning a purplish blue shirt into a something much more like ROYAL blue, then pulling the exact same feat with a baby blue yogurt lid in another still life. It makes no sense to me either, but there it is.I spent HOURS tweaking white balance and playing with the camera's saturation settings, all to little avail. Was the 5400's (too-small) display at fault, perhaps, as opposed to its internal color-rendering chip? I wish. After transferring the pictures to my Mac G4 and opening them in Photoshop 7, the same problems were immediately evident on the big monitor. To a degree, the 'off' colors can be corrected in Photoshop, of course. But sorry Nikon, I'm not prepared to do that kind of digital cosmetic surgery on virtually every picture I take.My old Nikon 990 has better color accuracy by a mile; so does a more recent four-megapixel Canon A70 point-and-shoot that a friend was using to photograph the same test scenes on which I trained the 5400.I should note that I am not a professional photographer, and that I'm probably much more forgiving of mild deviations in color and sharpness than a pro lensman would be. But the problems I mentioned are far from mild. They were, in fact, easily picked up and commented on by my wife, who is supremely uninterested in tweaky, geeky stuff, and who would presumably be happy with an old Kodak Brownie if it took halfway decent pictures.I still give the 5400 two stars because the macro pictures it takes are nothing short of astounding (if you can forget about the patently incorrect colors for a moment). A picture of the engraving inside a ring brought out awesome detail, even specks of dust and scratches that were hard to pick up with the naked eye. A photo of a piece of transparent sticky tape I'd pulled off an envelope showed paper fibers in such detail, it seemed that by zooming in just one step further, actual atoms would appear in the image...Still, all told, I'm sorely disappointed, and so this camera is going back to Amazon for a refund. Guess I'll be trying out the twice-as-expensive Nikon D-70 next, hopefully with much better results.
In the fine print on the hang tag (which I only saw after I purchased the item) it says that it will only power a Latitude D610; it will not charge the battery. Useless as far as I am concerned as that was one of the main things I needed it to do. Also, with all the tips for powering a second device, I was dismayed NOT to find one for my Palm Treo 700. So the two things I bought it for: charging the D610's battery and at the same time charge my Treo, it doesn't do. I'm sending it back. Oh ... and the main power unit is very heavy. Nicely designed, but heavy.
I bought this transmitter after reading some other reviews about it on Amazon, and after trying out another brand- Xtreme Mac. This one is far superior. The direct connection through the docking port means I don't have to adjust the volume on the ipod at all. It transmits a nice, full sound, and rarely has any static. The only drawback is that I need to turn up the volume on my car radio more than usual, but I think that's pretty standard for these things. I find it works best on the Small Speaker or Flat EQ setting on my ipod. Otherwise there's a bit of static when the music/singer uses the "s" sound.For the price, and for the convenience of being able to use my ipod on the road, I love it!
Very large and heavy lens. Cannot use freehand, must use a tripod. Manual focusing only, but works well. I've just taken a few pictures with it but I believe I'm going to like it. The only problem I've had so far is with an older model tripod that won't attach due to the mounting screw, which appears to be same thread but deeper a thread cut. The tripod works with everything else. May have to TAP the mounting bracket. Manual focusing is not difficult. I also recommend using a remote control on the camera to prevent shaking when snapping a picture. I would buy again.
These are excellent earbuds. They have a nice clear sound, good sound isolation, and are very comfortable. I wear them often, usually for hours at a time without fatigue. I have had mine for about a year and they are still going strong despite the fact that I never store them in the case.The long cord with connector is annoying but a good fix is to clip the wire just above the connector to your shirt - this way they dont fly out of your ears with every minor snag and the weight of the connector doesnt pull them out of your ears. Also this way the extra cord isnt dangling in your way. Dont even try to use them without the extension.A lot of people have complained about the fact that cord going to the left earbud is significantly shorter than the right. This is because the longer cord is designed to go behind your neck and and not hang in front of your face! The cord is a bit thin but if you dont abuse it terribly it will hold up just fine.I have had a problem with one of the earbuds going silent periodically - other people have mentioned this as well. When this happens, I clean them off with a little alcohol and then they are back to normal. If you are thinking about buying these, go for it. Desite their minor shortcomings they are vastly better than standard earbuds.
I use these once every week or two to play at church, and they've done the job well for me.Getting used to using in ear monitors is a different issue, but that has nothing to do with this equipment.These are comfortable, and wear well. I'm, glad I bought them.
I was using this lens on a nikon n80 35mm.Pictures comes out very good but you have to be carefull with aperture for portraits.f/3.5-f/4 will turn subject very soft and lack of sharpness.The lens mount is plastic and very cheap it just break on mine with minor efford to mount on my slr.You have to be very,very carefull!!!!This lens it is for lite use but for more serious work get a lens with metal mount.
On Oct 9, customer mrb1862 wrote in his excellent review: &quot;Pictures do not show the date (computer file only)&quot;This feature is very important to me.At Buy.com, product'Technical Specs'state in additional features: built-in Date/Time Stamp. I was also told the camera had this feature when I looked at the product in a camera shop.Can someone please confirm if the DMC-LC33 has the capability of stamping the date on pictures?Thank you.
This is one of the best products I have ever owned. Great interface and support. Huge screen with huge album art! Marketplace is easy to navigate. Would buy this product again. Love it!
I've had this card for 3 years, and I've never had a problem. It writes quickly to my Canon Powershot G3, and it affords me the confidence (more, perhaps) that I had when I shot film. We'll see how it wirks when I upgrade to a DSLR, in terms of its speed, but until then, color me satisfied.
This bag good for normal use only. Not for adveture like hiking or travelling, due to lack of padding. Fit DSLR camera with zoom lens and 2 extra lens -> zoom + wide angle (fit better without lens hood), charger and memory cards. Side pockets are very tight to be useful for anything then slim cellphone (if you loaded the bag as above). Quick access to camera is nice.
I purchased this in Nov 2008 for a trip to Kauai, which gets over 400 in. of rain a year--perfect place to try out a 100% waterproof camera bag.Pros* 100% waterproof compartment - a bit hard to open zipper, but that's to keep water out.* traveled very well on plane, under seat in front of me.* GREAT! Harness--to be expected from Greg Lowe and his team at Alpine Lowe (most innovative backpacking company on the planet--designed first internal frame pack!)Cons* To get to camera required working around tripod.* The bungee cord snap closure came off, but still functional, had to reattach* 2 outside slash pockets are awkward in shape--don't carry much* NO SLIPLOCK accessory attachmentsWhat I carried in it* 1 Canon Rebel Xsi w/attached Canon 17-55mm f2.8 lens +lens hood* 1 Canon 100mm f2.8* 1 Canon rebel battery grip + 2 batteries* Cables, cards, remote* Cokin adapter, rings,* 3 Cokin filters, 1 Lee filter* 2 B+H 77mm filters* Included water bladder (full)* 1 Garmin GPS/Radio handheld clipped to shoulder strap* 1 SLIK carbon fiber tripod* 1 Manfrotto 488RC0 ballhead* 1 sony digital camera (handsize)* 1 480 EX flash* Couple of books when I was on plane.All carried VERY well!Overall a great bag. I wore it on hikes (misty and rainy up Waimea canyon) and to Wailua falls (misty) and to Anini beach. Equipment stayed dry and it all carried very well.Bummer that it does not provide quick access to the camera. Looking into buying a Primus AW next for just that reason for my dryer hikes. Will keep this when I'm bound for wet places.
I was able to easily setup this print server with three computers. I have been printing and scanning sucessfully! I do not expect to fax with it so I haven't tried that function.If you have the printer already installed, I found that I had to uninstall the printer first then re-install it then install the print server next. I had a bit of an issue until I found in the manual, 'NOTE: Linksys strongly recommends that you set up your printer and install your printer's driver before you install the PrintServer's driver.' I found this to be a requirement rather than a recommendation.I found very little info on the Linksys website. In fact I only found one website out of 14 that had more than just the model number and price. I found out about this model from Linksys Tech support while trying to make the WPS54G work with my Mult-function Machine.I am using the WPSM54G with a built-in WI-FI w/Speedbooster and a Linksys WMP54GS w/Speedbooster PCI slot adapter. The print server is not a Speedbooster product however all my printing and scanning has been fast enough for me!
This is a marvelous LCD. The images are clear, clean, sharp, and BRIGHT. There is NO OVERSCAN - ALL inches ARE displayed. I waited awhile before stepping away from CRT as they generally are capable of producing excellent images (especially Sony's Trinitron), but the wait has been worth it, especially with Sony's "XBRITE" technology. This is a perfect monitor.
Alright people, I'm not affiliated with Linksys, there are kids out there that have more answers than the Linksys technical support. But I did get this WUSB11 to work with XP automatically, even with my access point's SSID being disabled. So whoever is saying that it doesn't work with XP... at least try this out. It works, I've done it, I'm running WinXP, the WUSB11 sees and connects to my non-SSID-broadcasing access point automatically at every cold boot and restart. Who knows, maybe this will make you XP users wanna buy this product. (It does have better range than the Netgear MA101.)First of all, install the WUSB11 like linksys says. Make sure your WUSB11 works first. Turn on your AP's SSID broadcasting, turn off WEP, just to see if everything is working fine. Return the POS if its DOA. If it does work, turn your AP's security back on, obviously.I'm sure you know about WinXP's Wireless Zero Configuration service/utility, and how its the heart of the WUSB11's compatibility problem. Quite simply, if your AP is not broadcasting an SSID, WinXP will have a fitz about not seeing you non-SSID-broadcasting AP, unless you refresh a couple of times. Refreshing is a pain in the neck, and isn't inherently obvious to someone like your non-techie parents.So why not disable WZC? Click Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services > Wireless Zero Configuration, then change the Startup type to "disabled". Restart the computer."BLAH BLAH BLAH, I've done that, it doesn't work, you're a nut, BLAH BLAH BLAH." Now take the standpoint of installing this thing from a Windows 2000 perspective. "Hmm... I guess I have to somehow install the linksys utility that is included in the setup CD that came with my WUSB11, that usually lets Windows 2000 users connect to an AP. But it doesn't work! I click on it, and the CD doesn't even autorun! What's the deal?"This is what I did. Pop the WUSB11 CD into your CD drive, and explore it. For some reason, the setup.exe in the root folder of the CD won't run under XP, probably to avoid incompatibilities. Right click on the CD-ROM drive icon, and click "explore". Then navigate to the "Utilities" folder, and double-click on Setup.exe. This will install the Linksys Instant Wireless LAN Monitor. It will not alert you when the install is complete, but you should see it in your program files list when it is done.Next, copy all the files except setup.exe from the D:\Utilies folder, into your C:\Program Files\WUSB11 WLAN Monitor folder. Copy the WLAN.in file from the CD's root folder into your C:\Program Files\WUSB11 WLAN Monitor folder. The Setup.exe didn't install everything you needed, so you have to put these files in manually, hence the copy and paste.Next, set a shorcut of the Instant Wireless LAN monitor to your Startup folder in program files, so that the Instant Wireless LAN monitor starts up automatically when you boot up.Restart for good measure.When your computer boots up again, open the Instant Wireless LAN monitor, and you should be able to access a tab labeled "Profiles". That was the whole point of this mess. That profiles tab allows you to configure which SSID to connect to, WEP settings, etc. Enter all your AP's settings. Reboot for good measure?Your WinXP machine should now use the Instant Wireless LAN monitor to automatically connect to your WAP at every boot.If I missed something and it didn't, hopefully you get the jist of what I'm trying to do. Disable XP's WZC service, and use a 3rd party utility to connect to your WAP. In my case, I used the included Linksys utility, and it worked with some minor tweeking.All in all, when I got everything working, the WUSB11 works fine. You will most likely lose throughput due to WEP constraints, thats just the nature of wireless. This wireless USB adapter is cheap compared to Orinoco's card ($100+), and performs better than Netgear's MA101. You just gotta know how to configure it.
I am very happy with this sound system. Great sound and clarity for a reasonable price.
I got so tired of putting expensive color cartridges in my color printer which became worthless (the cartridges) in a month. I decided to get a black and white laserjet. We have one of these where I work and it has been on constantly for over 4 years with no failure at all and no feed problems either. For the price you just cannot beat this machine, it is refurbished and professionally packaged.Don't waste your money on a new printer get one of these, turn it on and leave it on you won't regret it, we have put thousands of pages through one of these on a SINGLE toner cartridge! Good support from HP also.
This lens is the best lens you can get for the price. The cheap brand Sigma was more expensive and less quality.I would definitly recommend this lens.
UNRELIABLE - What good is a PDA and navigation unit if it constantly has to be reset? I only use this in my car and in the office so it's always connected. At least twice a week the unit has to be reset while I'm out of the office. It loses all of the info on the unit - especially irritating is the info I've entered since the last hot-sync. Several times in the middle of navigating to a destination it has gone kablooey.I've already sent the original back. The next one I received was refurbished; another persons voice was on the unit!! This is the third one and it stinks. Wonderful idea, but absolutely unreliable. Don't waste your money. Yeah, I'm still on hold while writing this to send this one back as well.
Shopping around for an HDMI cable and seeing the $80, $90, and $100 price tags out there, of course I was skeptical about a $5 product. Then again, it's only $5 dollars, so the risk isn't that much. Turns out the risk was well worth it. Cable works wonderfully. Very sharp, clean picture. Audio through the cable is excellent. It's nice to replace the YPbPr-video+L/R-audio (5 cables) with one HDMI cable that does it all and does it better. Another positive note on the product, it was shipped extremely quickly.
These IEM's are great for the money! I use them at church on sunday's and wednesdays and have been happy with them. These are not dual drivers, but for under a 100 bucks, you cannot go wrong. These handle the low end with ease. Far better than the stock Sennhisers that we used to use with this system. Our guitarist bought some, and he loves them too! I play an active 5-string bass, and these iem's work great and handle the low-end just fine.
I have had my digi for years. It is very energy efficient. I use it both for notes and graphic design. I like the fact I can draw away from the computer, move and then copy to my graphics program.I also take notes and move to word after changing to text. It takes a little effort to but I can have both text and pictures together.Right now I am experimenting with converting my work to use in my ebook.
I just bought this CD player and I think it was great. There was great bass, it looks very cool, it has a lot of features. I would reccomend it to any1 it. I don't know why every1 is giving it 1-2 starts. It's a great CD player when you are on the go!
I use these on my pc and i have to say that the sound transmission is very detailed. I actually hear notes in my music that i have never heard before with my other cans. You can't go wrong with these.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Phillips has changed the operating system so that it relies upon Musicmatch Jukebox for file maintenance. The problem is that the basic Jukebox program and plug in don't work. So, once you upgrade the firmware and software, you are left with a very expensive paperweight. I assume that all is corrected if you pay Musicmatch for an upgrade, but I am unwilling to take the chance for a couple reasons. First, the unit should work fine without forcing me to buy separate software (or they should disclose this fact so a purchaser can figure this into the total purchase price). Second, fool me once. What happens if I upgrade and the thing still does not work. All in all, Nike and Phillips should be very embarrassed. This device worked fine until they screwed around with the software so as to allow people to purchase and download songs.
This is a fantastic mps player and I don;t understand why people still buy i-pods. The only con about it is that it syas it holds about 2000 songs but mine only held about 1250 songs.
This jacket is horrible. The material is very soft and somewhat sticky, so it does provide "slip protection" as the packaging claims, but it also attracts dirt and dust and is very difficult to clean.Also, it is nearly impossible to put the case on or take it off. The grip is SO STRONG that the iPod sticks to the case and resists being pulled off. Since there is no way to open the case, you need to force one of the small openings in the case (like the opening for the click wheel, or the opening for the dock connector port) open and force the IPod through that, which risks tearing the case itself.Also, if you plan on using the Griffin iTrip, you need to remove the case because since the iTrip is a dock, the iPod won't fit on with the added bulk of the jacket. The effort involved with taking the case on or off has led me to just leave the jacket off so that I can use my iTrip every once in awhile.In short, I rated this jacket two stars out of five because it will protect your iPod from scratches, and it protects the screen. I really would NOT recommend this product, however, because there are much more efficient and functional products out there that will do the same thing with much less hassle.
bought as a gift for a photographer, this is kind of a hard item to find, they were very pleased with this item
I can not cook without this pressure pot now a days. it mashes up meat in 20 minutes. a slow cooker will steam up the whole house but this thing does not even let out any cooking smell until the moment you open the lid. the stainless steel looks great , the tank feels thin but does not affect usage. 6 Qt is good size for stewing for a family and 8qt would be too big for stove top .
This thumb drive is killer awesome. It is strudy and big enough to be missed. Unlike the newer tiny easy to lose cheaply built drives SANDisk is making now. This drive can take a whipping and keep going strong.I am a disabled dude and makes no difference if I am walking or in my wheelchair this drive can take the odd shocks, drops and falls that are an everyday part of life for me. The newer SanDisk drives are these tiny metal things wrapped in the cheapest plastic their is. The plastic used in the newer SanDisk products is just one step up from sandwich bags making them utterly useless.This drive is well built the way a quality product should be. This drive is fast easy to use and easy to hold for a cerebral palsied dude. The new SanDisk drives are so small if you have a mobility impairment like cerebral palsy the drive is so small they are hard to grip and harder to place in the USB slot. Sometimes really small is too small. Too bad SanDisk did not stick with this winning disabled friendly design because it beats cold all the other junk they produce now.Too bad the 2 Gig SanDisk products are not engineered to the high standards this version is. This version of the SanDisk drive is awesome the newer small things they make are almost worthless.
I have only used these one time and they seemed very nice. Quick to bring up and focus. Not to big yet pretty good field of view.
When there is no/ little sound being emitted you can hear static. But otherwise great. works everywhere I go with no problem. has available 8 preset stations but you will only need one. I live in Los Angeles so there is allot of static on regular stations but not with the monster cable. Great, don't hesitate to buy!
This thing is the cheapest MP3 with a 1.5G capacity that I could find on the internet. Well for $70 you can not expecct more... Although it freezes some times and you have to reset, although the playlist really sucks, although the jogdial sucks as well, although it's heavy, ugly and huge, still it's worthy for that $70, after all, if you can not bear it any more, break it down and get the 1.5G harddrive will still be a good idea.
This person sure enlightened me. I was given maybe older Canon Powershot pro1 with no battery, memory card nor manual. It looks ok. I ve looked at the same on amazon and this is a cheapest one.Thanks to the above person I am a tiny bit understanding this crazy camera.Is it true it has to have a size 64 memory card. Geez, those are very costly.Blessings,Kindcmonterey1@yahoo.com
I bought this charger trying to save a few dollars, but it didn't work with my DS whereas official Nintendo chargers do.
This is a one of a kind. The wireing is exelent. I did find a few not well soldered joints but they would not come off unless you banged it agoainsed the wall. The reason DVD players sometimes dont play &quot;MATRIX&quot; is because the movie is programed so badly that it is so hard for the player to decode it... This machine is exelent and if you buy some hi quality cables, it will improve you system's sound and picture by 10 than by using low quality cables. This is and exelent machine and it is very inexpensive. It worth a lot more than you pay for it...I have 87 movies for DVD and I've tried playing about 50 of them, and out of that 50, I could see 49 of them crystal clear! The one that didn't work was really scratched up.Oh and if you use the S-VIDEO out, it really improves your video quality. I now have boughten 2 of these machines, and they both work great!
I bought five of these fans to use in different computers. They are quiet. But, they're flexible enough that you can change their input voltage from 5v to 7v to 12v. The default connectors come with a factory wiring setting of 12v. It was a bit too loud for my taste considering that I had two sitting next to each other. I changed the wiring to 5v and they're quiet.PerformanceI have two sitting a couple of inches away from my computer's main hard drive, a WD Black. This hard drive used to get really hot. After installing these two fans, that hard drive is as cool as it is when is not running. Incredible.There are plenty of instructions online on how to rework the wiring to your liking. Some people, or situations, may require more air than others. So it's a good thing to be able to control that.
I know what I am doing with this router, I suspect that others do not. This thing is BULLET-PROOF, meaning it will get the job done - and you wont get too confused at the end of the day.For the price, it is by far one of the best deals around.
Works great with my Western Digital Passport hard-drive. Nice protection and also place to hold the USB cable. Well-made and worth the price.
Item was just as described. Super fast shipping, keep up the fast shipping, and you will always have my business!
I bought this really cheap a year or so ago, and I guess I got what I paid for. The little part where you press the buttons to choose the station is super sensitive. Barely touch it and it switches to another station. It frequently slides down between my seat and the center console, where I have to fish it out and the station gets changed again. Sometimes there seems to be static on several stations that I go through. The display also gets super hot, even if you have the light turned down. When I can afford to buy a better transmitter (hopefully one that also charges), this one is going in the garbage.
This was for a home project, and I was unhappy with the lever of complication on the adjustment, It seems straight forward, but you have to fine tune this tool so precisely for a good crimp it was frusturating. I highyl suggest you spend the extra cash for somehting nicer and easier to use. On a side note, it did do the job great! Just slow.
This screen is a bargain. Nice reflective surface--great image. No problem pulling down and back up. I use it portable suspended on a rod between two light stands. Can't think of anything negative.
To put it bluntly yet accurately, this tv sucks. Horrible picture, lousy sound, terrible Dell (india) service. Dell service is pathetic and they should reconsider their entire business model.
I've had these headphones for a few weeks, and the sound quality has exceeded my expectations, and is an amazing deal for the price, but they have a large flaw. The headband of the headphones connect to the can by a small piece of plastic so that the headphones can swivel a bit. But while the rest of the headphone seems very sturdy, this part is very flimsy. Just from once being carried in a backpack, this part snapped. So quality, and comfort wise this is a bargain, but be careful with the headband piece.
I owned my Cali for a year now and have found it pretty reliable. I work outside doing landscape construction and it has held up well. The software and hardware is pretty straight forward. I added a 512mb card to mine and it gives me 9-10 hours of tunes at 128 and 160kps. The Cali has acted up on occasion and I found reformatting the cards fixes the probelms. I have done this twice in the past year. Sound is decent with the built in equalizer and supplied ear buds. The tuner is a bit weak. Battery life is pretty good at 16 hours+.
I've only had this for a week, but I am very favorably impressed. It prints beautifully, works well with my Epson scanner and is very full featured and convenient.
Great binoculars. Work extremely well for bird watching. Fast focus and good close up viewing. I especilly enjoy the roll up and down eye cups. I wear glasses and keep them rolled down. My daughter does not wear glasses and always picks my binoculars up first because of the ease of adjustment,hence it's easy for me to put them back down.
While using a PowerBook G4, this mouse works great. The battery life is fantastic. I haven't had to change the batteries yet. It's been well over two months of heavy use now. Set-up was a breeze. The only issue I have with it is that the tracking is a little too fast for my taste. I tried to slow it down by one more increment, and that turns out to be way too slow. End result: I had to get used to a slightly faster tracking than I am used to. Otherwise, this product works perfectly. Great value for the money!
THIS RADAR WORKED QUITE WELL THE FIRST YEAR WE HAD IT, BUT THEN IT STARTED TO CHANGE ON US.BEEPS FOR NO REASON, AND IT IS NOT EVEN THE DETECTOR DOING IT'S THING, IT SIMPLY MALFUNCTIONS.THE BUTTON ON THE POWER CONNECTOR STOPPED WORKING, SO WE HAD TO HOLD IT DOWN WITH A TAPE. SO SAD.
These are manufactured in Japan, not China where a lot of the low quality discs are made.An excellent product, well worth the price.
make sure to plug the usb in then plug it to the mp3 player and the downloads and charging will be fine. the player has a very nice display, easy to read. the volume buttons on the back are nice and it shows on the display with a graphic as you raise or lower the volume. sound quality is good. this is definitely worth the money. would buy again.
I just received my Maxtor and found it very easy to set up and install. It is also quite fast. The only disappointment was in discovering that it is NOT 250 gigs. 32 kbts are used on the drive and it has a capacity of 233 gigs. It's a great product exactly as advertised except for that.This post script is being written a few days after the last one. I encountered a problem with the Retrospect Express One Touch. Attempted to call the software people, Dantz, three times and was put on hold each time for so long I developed a personal relationship with the recording. Never did get anyone to answer. Fortunately the drive still functions just as any hard drive will and it does not take that much longer to do it manually.
I have tried refills, etc., but found the most economic approach is to use what the manufacture provides. I find that by being conservative with how and what I print the I get by on about 1.5 changes a year. I do most of my printing in greyscale and find it very acceptable.
It's just what I needed for the ipod shuffle. Charges, and lets me add more music. Great product, highly recommend it .
I am pleased with the product and it worked a few nights ago when severe thurderstorms rolled thru. Wife said volume was a little loud when it awakened her.. Easy to program also.
The case opens partially on the side to allow removal of the camera only. Then after unclicking the fasteners you can unzip the rest of the case to allow for access to lenses. It makes it easy if you only want to remove the camera. You can swing the bag around while wearing it and pull the camera out without taking off the pack.My digital Rebel XT fits with the Canon Battery grip and my macro lens attached, however it would not fit with my 200mm lens attached.My Canon Speedlight flash did not fit well in the lense section but fits perfectly in the separate section at the top portion of the bag. The lenses all fit nicely allowing for several lenses depending on the size of them.I bought a regular Lowepro camera bag, but found that it was awkward to place the camera in with lens attached. This bag is designed to have the camera with a lens.If you search Google images for the Lowepro Slingshot 200 you will see what I mean about the side unzipping to allow the camera removal.
Works great, great fabric/materials. Was able to hold all my PS3 games and only used half of it.I Strongly recommend. Instead of opening multiple game covers for the game cd, I can just put all of em in this awesome cd wallet!!
Most people who buy a pc do so for predictable uses: wordprocessing, games, internet, and off the shelf software. Even for those who deem themselves power users often find that one pc is pretty much like the other. The tiebreaker in the decision to buy is often a function of price and aesthetic appeal. The GATEWAY 700X desktop is a harmonious blend of the very best qualities that one could seek in a computer. I have a Master's in Computer Technology so I already knew its potential before I bought it, but when I had a chance to put it through it paces over an extended period of time, I was enormously impressed. First the obvious: it did whatever I asked it to in quick time. Whenever a potential buyer checks out computers, he most often looks at the CPU speed as a barometer of how fast the CPU works. This GATEWAY 700X boasts a 2.533 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, but it is not for that which invests it with lightning. Of equal importance to the CPU numbers is the less recognized internal bus speed. A modest bus number is 133. The GATEWAY 700X hums along at 266, a number sufficiently quick to make even jaded power users smile. When I go online, from the time I start to the time that I am ready to chat is measured in seconds. On my previous Compaq Presario, I had to wait nearly four full minutes for that. Computer salesman like to trump the size of a pc's hard disk storage. When I first bought a pc more than 10 years ago, it had 10 GB for storage, and I never came close to using it all. This GATEWAY has 80 GB, so it's nice to know that if you plan to input a database of several million items, you need not worry about exceeding your hard drive's capacity. The 18 inch LCD flat-panel monitor presents both text and visuals with crystal clarity--no eyestrain here! The speakers are far more sensitive to nuances in sound than you might be used to. The CD/DVD combo works quite well. The numbers bandied about for such devices (48x/40x/12x for the CD and 16x for the DVD) simply mean that what you see on the screen is about a clear as you can get. Not many users care about such arcane concepts as expansion slots. I'll be willing to bet that most do not even know what an expansion slot is, but for those readers of this review who do, rest assured that this pc can be bulked up to rival Colossus in THE FORBIN PROJECT. Further, for those with digital video on the mind, the GATEWAY 700X is a sterling, reliable performer. Finally, the GATEWAY 700X even looks good. Its ergonomic appeal is not unlike the feeling that you might have felt the first time you slipped behind the wheel of your first Corvette. What all the numbers in the salesman's brochures boil down to is this: you can probably find any number of computers that are comparable, but only a few can often first rate performance and reliability at a price that won't bust your wallet. The GATEWAY 700X is just such a computer.
We only buy these mics at my office. Good sound quality for the price. They are useful for catching one persons voice, even in a crowded noisy room.
Holds 5 CDs. Each CD can be full of MP3s; so you can have 15-20 HOURS on each CD. The read-out on the system reads EVERY MP3. You can even change CDs while one is playing!Separating the speakers by at least 4 feet is important for good stereo effect.Also, it will record FROM CDs to any USB device.ALSO, you can plug IN a USB device (like an external harddrive) and play music from that! So if you want 5,000 hours of continuous music, all you need is a $150 (500GB) harddrive full of music!Only downside: the remote is not well laid out.But for the $54 I spent, WELL WORTH THE MONEY!
In the old days I used to own an Apple Stylewriter II inkjet printer (which for you PC users was just a Canon inkjet with the name changed). It would print 360 dpi at about 2 pages a minute. As long as you weren't writing a novel, it was quick enought to get the job done--but for $350 you couldn't get color in 1993 so that's what I had. When I bought the Epson Stylus 700 Photo printer, with its 1440 dpi printing etc. etc. I kind of expected it to change the way I thought about inkjet printers. Unfortunately, it did nothing of the sort. For 95% of my printing needs, I leave the resolution on 360dpi anyway because if you increase it to 720 dpi it will only print about 1 page every two minutes (text). If you turn it up to 1440, you're going to be there all day. I've printed several 8 x 10 pictures, and the printer does a great job at rendering the colors and making it look a lot like a printed photograph. So really, the only advantages I gained was that I could now incorporate color into my graphs and tables, and I can print an occasional picture. But beware! Photo quality paper is very expensive. Moreoever, it only takes about 4 or 5 large pictures to exhaust your color ink! Also, I find that I replace my black ink cartridge about once every two months--with the average usage of a college student. That's $25 bucks apiece times two... and ink costs really start to add up. On the upside, the printer makes very few errors, and it will do very nice pictures--if you're willing to wait long enough.
Well, first of all, I am a technology addicted person.I am migrating from the Pocket PC world to this Palm world due to corporate standard. This Palm m515 is light, has a cool design and has many nice applications, it must be said. But what I don't like is the lack of options for production. With my Pocket PC I could use PCMCIA cards and share my notebook's modem; I could have a video card and use my "PowerPoint" on a presentation, I could use my GPRS card and have the iPaq working as a cellphone, as a browser and so on...The integration with Windows is nice, nothing to complain. The applications that come with this m515 is nice, especially for the Documents to Go. I do encourage people to spend some more bucks (I guess [price]) and have the upgrade deal for the pro, since you can then download PDF files and edit your PowerPoint presentations.There is a company (MARGI.com) that is about to release an SD card that will allow users to have a VGA projector connected to this m515 (cool!).Unfortunately I was told by Palm support that only the Black&White-screened; m705 will have wireless internet capability; there is no planned SD card for the Palm m515 (so far!). The only wireless available is the Bluetooth card that allows you to use your bluetooth compatible cellphone as a gateway (As you see, far from the Pocket PC seamless technology). I hope I don't have to rent a U-Haul trailler to carry on all my bulky add-ons. :-)I do encourage people to also spend some more bucks and get the extended warranty from Palm. They cover broken LCDs!!!!! And it is about 10% of the device's street price.So, making a long story short:Just buy this device if you only use a PDA for gaming, AvantGo offline pages (such as stock, news etc.) on a traffic jam or at the airport, quick review of a presentation on an airplane (with no chance to use your PDA for performing the presentation), quick review of a spreadsheet and e-mail revision between a meeting and the other.If you really want a PDA to substitute your notebook most of the time, disregard the price difference and get a Pocket PC. Otherwise you will just get upset!
I was looking for a 1080p TV for my PS3, so after some research, I landed on this Toshiba. I got really excited because it mentioned "native HD" and "1080P" when I was doing my research.After I got the TV home, I hooked up my PS3 with an HDMI cable and did not see the picture, after doing some research I found out that this TV outputs 1080p but does not accept 1080p INPUT. I was upset to say the least.So, don't expect to watch anything in 1080p as far as Blueray or PS3 is concerned.Picture is still great though and built in ATSC Tuner, although common is nice as well. It also has a NIC card to hookup to your home network and also do firmware updates. Maybe who knows, Toshiba will provide a FW update to do native 1080p input.
I've owned several dozen sets of phones down through the years. These are without doubt the best all around. GREAT overall design. Unbelieveably comfortable. The sound is exceptional... nothing spectacular. But, MUCH better than one would expect for the price. The nice little strain relief device on the single signal input wire is well thought out. I wear my player on a armband. The longish cord was easily coiled up by me with a wire tie. Anyone using a belt clip would appreciate the cord's full length. I own several sets buds/phones at the present..... the well regarded Sony MDR-NC11's... the white Altec Lansing over the ear yoyo "iPod" phones, Sony MDR-EX71SL's, Sony MDR-G94NC's... several various Jensen's, the Koss Sparkplug and pair of similarly designed Koss behind the neck phones... and a few more too numerous to list. They ALL are collecting dust now that I've got a pair of these terrific Philips HS500'sYOU CAN"T GO WRONG WITH THESE PHONES!!!
Recieved the new Boston radio and seemed to work fine.Within 2 minutes the LCD display was not readableSound quality was good
Works just great! I brought this because I didn't want to pay a monthly charge to my cable company for their modem or just hand over $70 bucks for one, not knowing if it would be compatible when I moved as I travel quite a bit. It worked fine right out the box and I paid less than $20 bucks for a used one. No complaints yet.
It`s an excellent product, i bought it like 3 years ago and i`m still using it with my ipod. It even works great with my cell phone
The Zune delivers a good, usable MP3 player. Durable - 6 of 7 family members are using Zune 30s, and have been for several years. An occasional operational quirk is all that has been encountered with these - my daughter's is in use almost nonstop, and has outlived an iPod nano and about 30 headsets...Purchased this unit to give as a gift.
To say that I HATE this printer would be an understatement.1. I have had it for a year and a few months, and it has yet to print an acceptable photograph, despite hours of tweaking the very tweak-able settings.2. INK DRINKER. The cartridges may look cheaper than HP, but do not be fooled...they last only for a few pages, and seem to...evaporate? over time if not used.3. CLOGGED! If you leave it for a few days, it will not print legibly and the nozzles must complete a cleaning routine, which is slow, and uses up the aforementioned expensive ink. (I used an entire color cartridge just doing this every week or so.)4. If you use the USB cable, the printer's own vibrations interrupt the signal and it quits printing halfway through a job.5. If you call Epson, they will not answer your questions until you pay them...6. Mine stopped working entirely today, although it was still able to do self-tests and nozzle-checks and stuff. I replaced the parallel cable. Still not working. Plugged in the old HP printer...works on the first try.Printing should not be this frustrating. Although I just spent another $... on cartridges, I have no qualms with throwing this waste of plastic out my 4th-story window right now. I intend to laugh merrily as it hits the pavement below and shatters into a million pieces. Rarely does such destruction satisfy this pacifist.
For a microsoft product I was skeptical, but I was lured by the cheap price. Let me tell you, setup was 5-10 minutes barely looking at the instruction manual, and I'm no computer whiz. The quality is high and the utility software is very good. I would recommend this to anybody with a laptop and a wireless internet connection.
I bought this digital camera as my first one for my birthday and I'm sastisfied. The camera's price was 179$ CDN (~ 159$ USD) at The Source by Circuit City. The box included Ni-Mh batteries so, I didn't have to buy them for now. What I didn't like, it's that the camera can't start with my Pure Energy Alkaline Batteries...I bought a 256Mb SD card (19.99$ CDN at the upper shop. ^^) and you can take ~ 155 photos at normal 5 mpx and ~99 while on optimal 5 mpx.I shot, zoomed filmed, etc. around 40 photos and the batteries lost a bit of their energy. (At first, the pointer was on the 1st "O" of GOOD and then it went between "G" and "O")Pros:- Good pictures- Love doing macro pictures :)Cons:- Bad video quality (well, duh! It's not a camera recorder.)- Doesn't take normal alkalines batteriesI never got a digital camera before, but it gives the features I needed.
I bought 4 of these for Christmas gifts in November 2005. For my sons(adult) I picked the 1g and for 2 other adult male family members the 512mb. Had to send 1 back as it did not work and they responded in reasonable time.Pros: good price AT TIME for 1g + had viewer,user friendly, easy to load, nice quality picture (over age 50 forget it ...too small for using as a movie viewer), really nice sound. The 512mb-1 stopped working and was put way for a few weeks then tried on a whim to recharge-still working. Other 512mb is still working-only been used a few times.Con: They are not reliable. The 1g(s) stopped working after about 4 months of normal use-didn't hold charge. The 512mb-1 stopped working and was put way for a few weeks then tried on a whim to recharge-still working. It is being used frequently now and forsee it not lasting much longer...the charges are getting weaker. The 1g were left for awhile and tried to recharge also...didn't work.Overall: I bought these when MP3s were very expensive and there really were no MP4(viewer) players out. They were a great gift(at the time) and thought that they would hold up better than they did. If visual land made them more reliable with battery performance I think they have a really good product. (I pretty sure I paid 129 each for the 1g and 79 for the 512mb)
I bought this to add on to my Accer Aspire one, it works great. It gets its power from the USB ports so the whole thing is portable. I would recommend this to anyone.
Bought this to replace a very old, very reliable SCUNCI version as a ladies' facial hair trimmer. Had purchased several others over the years (mostly mens devices) and hated them all. This one is perfect. Cuts cleanly, doesn't pull first.
Excellent batteries have kept my old but good Canon S30 humming along. Would not hesitate in buying more if these fail.
i tried this and did not like it. not much magnification and very little night vision. slightly blurry and hard to see anything. also, the one eye trick is not one i have mastered. i returned these and got a pair of night vision binoculars. very happy now. yes, three times the price, but i actually can use these.
I spent a great deal of time evaluating alternatives to spending this much money, as another reviewer here notes as well, and reached the same conclusion: This lens is worth every penny and I'll have it in my bag as long as possible.
This is my second digital camera, and it didn't cover my expectations. I'm an advanced amateur on film photography, and the results with this digital camera were just acceptable. If you are planning to do some printing from your pictures, this camera won't be good enough, but if you gonna use it only for digital viewing and emailing, it'll be ok.Pros: low price (a bit more than a hundred bucks at your local wholesale store), high resolution, macro capability, good flash light, ease of use, nice pictures at daylight, and nice advanced features like 2x digital zoom, EV compensation, whites balancing and red-eye reduction.Cons: slooow to focus and to be ready for the next shot, lack of an optical zoom (I know, I know, it's only a hundred-bucks-entry-level camera, but it could have been nice to have); only 800x600 and 1600x1200 resolution pictures but nothing else in between, heavy weight, extremelly awful results under flourescent lighting, and definivelly the worst of all, short battery life. It drains the batteries like crazy, and by using the flash, the LCD and 1600x1200 resolution altogether, it will swallow a fresh set of (4) alkaline batteries by making only 40 to 50 shots (ouch). A good set of rechargeable batteries is a must.
The title pretty much says it all. The item I received was not a Cables to Go cable. It says Cabletech Technology on the outside. The cable has the plastic boot over the ends as described by some other buyers. It appears that the product was also either used or poorly stored as it had dust/dirt on it."Sold by: smartdigital"I'm not sure how I got the cable from smartdigital when that isn't even listed as a seller for any of the cables to go on this page. [...]The only positive things I can say, it's long enough for the purposes I need and it seems to work.
It was my first lens that I ever bought on its own, used for macro flower photography. Many cameras and lenses later, I still am amazed by how soft the bokeh is. I'm so attached to this lens that even after my Rebel (EF-S compatible) camera croaked, and this lens wouldn't work with my 5D (not EF-S compatible), I ended up buying a backup Rebel body JUST TO BE ABLE TO USE THIS LENS. It is quite simply immaculate. Just check my macro flower work ([...]) and see why I love it so much.
The dumbest scanner I have ever seen you shoud check out the software old and slow.
This HP printer/copier/scanner/fax machine is wonderful. We bought it to replace are other printer/scanner and it was the best upgrade that we have ever done. This machine is so quick at printing out pages, and it does not smear the ink either. Plus you can actually see it printing. Have not tried the scanner yet, but the fax works pretty good aswell. It also is not as bulky as most fax machines, it only took up half the space of my old scanner. I would definetly recommend this to anyone looking for a good inexpensive fax machine for your home or office.
This product is very handy to have available when you have long conversations.I have had to hold my phone to my ear many times for 3-4 hours at a time. Thiswas very tiring, so I bought this headset. It makes it much easier to have necessarylong conversations.
B+W filters are great. With lens filters, you always get what you pay for. Do not settle for cheap inferior filter if picture quality is important to you.
This mounting kit holds the GPS firmly on the Dashboard. It does not slide around or move. I like the fact that it is easy to disconect and remove, which really lowers the possibllity of theft. Product works well for what it was intended to do.
My husband has these head phones and likes them, so I went with his recommendation. Neither one of us has had any problems and the sound quality is great. I like them because they offer 3 sizes of ear buds, not one size fits all. They were delivered very quickly and I'm happy with the product.
I had a case that was several years old and the foam was done, I was so happy to find this replacement. It was a perfect fit and I was able to save the case I love. Great buy!
I'm going to digress from many of the owners/reviewers here and state that after two years or so I have not had any issues with this player. The pictures are sharp, the sound is strong and clear and the player has yet to freeze while playing either discs or tapes. I paid well under $200.00 for it and if it fails tonight I'll find another combo player and be glad I owned this one.
The fast recycle time and quiet operation are remarkable. Picture quality is excellent, and I particularly like the way that it can be controlled with the camera menus on my 40D. The hotshoe lock is a great feature. The built-in bounce card is small but very helpful for close portraits.
I am new to the world of binoculars. I've used them in the military, but I puchased these for the sole purpose of birding and travel. I've been reading a lot of reviews and doing quite a bit of research on a good, all-around quality pair of binoculars. My budget is up to $300.I had a good feeling about these Bushnell binocs based on the reviews, so I purchased them.Well, either my expectations were a bit too high, or perhaps my experience with good quality photography lenses have left me unsatisfied.First off, don't get me wrong this reviw. These are a great pair of binocs. The glass is nice and clear, the armor feels fine (albeit a little too 'plastic' feeling), and the brightness is excellent.Now, with that said, I was hoping better quality in the following areas:1. color2. control of chromatic aberration3. compactnessColor - the color is somewhat natural, and a tad yellow and warm(which is common with most coated lenses), but overall, the image is a bit flat. Contrast and punch across the color spectrum is a bit lacking. The overall feeling of color is more two-dimensional and slightly muddy. Honestly, it is quite acceptable, but again, I was hoping for a but more.Chromatic aberration -is somewhat evident. After observing buildings, trees and people from a 6 story building, almost all images have a strong blue-purple chromatic aberration covering any object that is being hit by the sunlight. I was surprised by this, as I have not read anything about such artifacts in the Amazon user reviews. This is something that I was hoping to avoid...Compactness - although I had an idea of the dimensions and weight of these Bushnells from the specifications, I was unfortunately not very happy with the larger size. The weight felt great though. So readers, please be aware of the dimensions on these binoculars. They may not fit your preference.With that said, I do think they are an amazing buy for the amount of quality you are getting. For me, I am needing a bit more 'oomph' and performance in IQ.I will be returning these, but I just purchased a pair of Vanguard 8x42 Spirit ED. These are the binocs I originally wanted, but couldn't justify the price. I will update if this trade off was worth it.
We've had this printer for our small business for about 6 months now. At first it seemed like a dream other than how noisey it is and how long it takes to warm up. Then we started having problem after problem with it and to this day it gives us trouble. Their telephone support is great, but we shouldn't have to call them as often as we do. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I bought this television new back on 3/20/07. I was finishing my basement and needed something big enough to fill the space yet light enough to get down a steep flight of stairs. At the time I had a 57" Toshiba RPTV that while a great tv, was to heavy and awkward to get down the stairs. So I sold it and bought the Samsung.Delivery was amazing. I think it was originally slated to take 12-14 days, I got a call 3 days after I ordered it from the shipping company saying they had it, would be in the area, and did I want it early? I was amazed that not only was delivery free, it only took 3 days.As for the TV set, blown away would be the best word to use. While I don't have an HD-DVD or Blu-Ray player (yet) it made my progressive scan DVD player show a movie like never before. The first movie we watched was the new James Bond flick and after the opening chase scene, I told my fiance that I don't think I'll ever go into a movie theater again, I was that impressed. Since that day, I've hooked up my PS2 game system as well as my PC. It is great to have a TV that everyone can enjoy, as well as the option for a 61" PC monitor for online gaming, web surfing and working from home.If you are on the fence about buying this TV, don't wait, just do it. You will not regret this purchase.
I have this one for at least five years. It is installed in a patio-like condition on a brick wall, under a roof/larger eve and far from day sunlight, and it is in Houston. No problem with air humidity and even frequent rain sprays (but you should not expect it to be submersible). The clock worked with air temperature from from 26F to >100F, and its time was always precise. The hydrometer insert is likely far from correct, and can only indicate the humidity trend, but its thermometer is also very useful. No big maintenance for all years, I replaced its battery just couple times and set the time zone, and once moved it into the house for the hurricane night (we do not need flying clocks). I will probably get now one more of the same type/color, but for a much more stressful location, when it will fill the full afternoon sun and above a pool with corresponding 100% humidity and evening fog. I expect good work there too (at least for a while), but do not believe the dial numbers will be nice after 5 years as it is in the shade. The price is slightly higher now than it was five years ago, but still acceptable.
i used this wireless keyboard/mouse combo for a year and eventually replaced the mouse with a wireless rechargeable RF Optical Compucessory mouse (which has been excellent)...the connection of the Rosewill will usually be fine, may give you occassional problems, especially if you move too far away from the transmitter. But all-in-all, the are few better solutions for the price...
this unit can detect the raders/lazer but the timing its too late. when you pass the cop thats when its starts to make the noises. its not worth it
The case arrived promptly. Love it. It is large enough to store all lens and filters.
dvd player broke after a few uses- got stuck and had to pry open with a knife, now, less than a year later, dvd player still only works occasionally
This FM Transmitter is nothing fancy. It works OK. The sound comes through great most of the time in my 1995 Chevy Lumina.LIKES:-Decent Reception-Easy to Change Broadcasting Channel-Backlit Screen (almost too bright at night)-Jointed lower section-3.5mm jack is "bungeed" and takes up less space-Additional jack on the unit allows me to charge my phone while using the trasmitter-This unit makes my phone a speakerphone for my car! Plus, Pandora at 70 mph!! (Yee-Haw!!)DISLIKES:-The first unit I received didn't work at all, but the second one works great-Actual construction of the DC plug and metal connectors is poor-When plugging additional items (ie charger) in to the DC power socket on the unit, there is pretty bad feedback. The feedback does not render the unit unusable. It is rather annoying however.
Just a quick review.This shutter release works fine with my Lumix FZ50. Be aware that the picture shown here is the other remote release with the locking button - the DMW-RSL1. The RSL1's locking button is almost useless on the FZ50 (and I assume the FZ30 or FZ20), since the camera does not have a B setting on the shutter speed. So the RS1 is just right - and 1/2 the price! It has everything I need. The 2-stage button for focus-then-release. A little clip to hang it from the camera strap. It's quite small to fit in the corner of my case.All in all, pretty nice!
Well I live in Japan on a Naval base, so there is no way to buy Xbox live points online... The only way I can do it is to order a prepaid card. Thats what I had to do here. Its great! I just wish I could fill my points up without having to go through the hassle of ordering the card. But, since I can't this will have to do. The card itself worked fine, just put the numbers in and wham you have the points. No complaints here!
I used this as a replacement for my Samsung ML-2571N laser printer, which was getting faded and streaky with the old cartridge.The new cartridge produces sharp, crisp, full blacks, and was 1/3 the price of a factory replacement. Good stuff!
Cable works great and it was delivered on time. I have no complaints.
This does not work properly with Vista and Toshiba persistently misrepresent it's capabilities and consistently fail to produce drivers. Very limited functionality in terms of screen replication, every time you restart system printer drivers are re-installed, sound capabilities crippled with Vista.
Had this lens for almost 2 weeks. Taken many shots with it, and have had no complaints. The digital camera reviewers love it, and I'd take their opinion over someone who has 10,000 dollars worth of lenses. People are always picky! It's also a 5X zoom lens too, get's you right into the action.Not too heavy, pretty quick, great images. You can't go wrong!!
This is really good Keyboard, I enjoy using it with my PC (hooked to my 42 HDTV plasma. I even used it with my PS3, I was surprised that I even can use the mouse pad with it. Yesterday I found that it works wonderfully with my new Nokia N95 (Can't use mouse pad on it).it is really slim and it is highly recommendedOk it doesn't have number key pad, but with all other good things I can live without the # key pad.
The powerblock works great with my new Nano. And the price I paid was 1/3 of all the other powerblocks available. Great product!
I bought these as an an entry into 5.1 channel sound. The set tis hooked up to a technics dolby pro receiver with KLH main speakers. It would still benefit greatly from what will surely be my next purchase a subwoofer for the lower power ranges. All in all a lovely, reasonable way to get ones' toes in the water. Although it should be mentioned that the center speaker is a bit of a hog and needs to be corraled so the less powerful surround speakers aren't overwhelmed. By the way this set was $... dollars cheaper at ... than at a so-called bargain electronic outfit. Nice going .... Now get in a subwoofer so I can be a happy woman.
In 2 years two out of my three LaCie drives have failed, the most recent being a Big Disk. It just stopped working and became inert one day. LaCie insisted that if i wanted to claim the warranty then I was not allowed to recover the data on the disk which LaCie insisted would be destroyed. If I tried to recover the data before providing them with the failed LaCie drive then the warranty would be void. LaCie confirmed they would absolutely not help me recover any data as part of their warranty. If you buy a LaCie product then make sure to also buy another hard disk from some other manufacturer so you can backup the LaCie given there is a relatively high probability the LaCie will fail
Mostly very happy with this product, except the fact that it's dreadfully slow on fast forward or reverse. As you might imagine this can become very frustrating at times. And also totally unable to skip ahead to another part of the recording immediately similar to what the ipod can do.---C'mon Sandisk, give us some software to correct these serious inconveniences!!
I got this to compliment the Yukon NVMT 4X50 that I got but when I put it on, it would not focus at all. The focus adjustment operated properly but there wasn't enough range to bring the image into focus. I put the 4X50 lens back on (which worked fine) and decided to send them both back. he NVMT is a decent Gen 1 unit so I think I'm going to order the Yukon Sea Wolf 3X42 and stick with that.
This Samsung product works great! All DVD's look wonderful on my new Samsung HD tv.
If you don't need the speed or can't afford the expensive 85mm f1.4 Nikkor lens or both, then this lens may be the right one for you. It took Nikon a while to produce a superb compact 85mm lens, but this time they finally got it right. Without a doubt, this is a fine portrait lens for photographing head-and-shoulder portraits (The only lens which is optically better is Nikon's legendary 105mm f2.5 Nikkor lens, and its close optical twin, the 105mm f2.8 Micro Nikkor.). Since the 105mm f2.5 Nikkor lens doesn't have an autofocus version, then this might be the perfect moderate telephoto lens for owners of Nikon autofocus SLR cameras. Regardless, this lens has a well-earned reputation for excellent contrast and resolution.
Excellent product. I had it out of the box, plugged into my 5 PC network and up and running in less than 2 minutes.DLink was my first choice. However, I needed a switch right away and had trouble finding a local store that had the DLink in stock. I settled on the Linksys and am very happy with it.I have only 2 concerns (any why I didn't give it a 5):1. This product is TINY and the attached cables and power cord tend to drag it. A bit of velcro should fix that. ;)2. The manual is a waste of trees. On the other hand, the device was so simple to hook up, a manual is almost unneccessary.Anyone who has problems with this little puppy either has bigger problems or needs to rethink why they're trying to do home networking.
cord not long enough. cant put ipod in pocket and left and right side is different length wouldnt buy again
This is a great camera that takes the best pictures. It is easy to use and transfer to the computer is easy.
This battery doesn't fit properly into my Xacti digital camera/camcorder. Unlike the OEM battery that ships with the camera, this replacement doesn't pop out when the restraining tab is lifted, so you must pry it out (with tweezers/screwdriver/hairpin, etc.) by hand. Although the battery works when installed, the fact that it is such a pain to get out is a real pain.
This items was delivered as stated in the contract in perfect condition. I would do business with this company anytime and day.Thanks for the bracket.Willie Perkins
Well after accidently dropping and smashing my previous Canoscan 1240U which I was completely happy with, EXCEPT for the speed. Superb image quality, but painfully slow, I looked at the canon site to checkout the new range.I considered 3 canoscans, the Lide20/30 and 50.I selected the 50 primarily because it was USB2 and more than twice the speed ofmy old scanner (the 1240U's are renovned for slow scans).Unfortunately this scanner just doesnt live up to any of the hype or my expectations. I did expect the image quality to be as good as the lide 20 or 30.The images as other people have also said are grainy and drilling down on a 600 or 1200dpi scan easily shows this. I am very dissapointed with the image quality.The dust button must be enabled otherwise dust imperfections are shocking.The speed is certainly faster especially on preview. But on some scans depending on what you are scanning at etc its not alot faster than my old scanner. I get thefeeling that this scanner is geared around the 300dpi, as some scans other than300dpi eg: 150 take an unexplainable long time.The updates of the scan software are nice, but not alot better in my view.I did end up having to uninstall all of my older Canoscan software to be surethat there wasnt some wierd software issue causing the poor quality.If I had to choose again, I think i would again suffer the slow speed of the Lide 30 (updated 1240U) and choose it even the lide 20 is better quality than the 50.Having said all this even though the scanner is usb2 capable i have it plugged into a usb1 only port, but this shouldnt make any difference.
Was slightly weary of purchasing after having a logitech wingman force mouse but this is a comfortable mouse and the sensations are decent plus you can do your own ifeel forces
The best pair of headphones I have ever tried at this price range, great sound quality, beautiful design and very very comfortable. If you're looking for the best and you're on a budget, definitely buy these.
After owning the Dimage Z10 for several years and loving it, I started looking for a successor to upgrade and hoped the z5 or z6 would simply be a similar but better performing camera. I'd seen a lot of reviews on the z6 pertaining to picture quality, many less critical ones on the z5. So I started looking for a good used one, and finally found one in minty condition for a great price.After playing with it for a couple of months I have to note possibly the same maladies as described by those critical of the Z6, noise in situations involving low light. It's a shame because the build quality is fantastic, the operation is everything it should be, and I love the simple UI which is like that of the z10. There are some situations where you can get an exceptional image out of it. There are some "trashed" shots but I think they can be minimized with practice. I have several other cameras to compare to (such as a Nikon Coolpix S10) that head to head will get the same shot dead on sharp. (there is some difficulty in accurately auto-focusing in situations with adequate light at deeper zoom settings, again I think with practice it can be compensated for)It has potential though and with time I have been able to take great pictures with it. I also own a Nikon S10 and found that to be easier to get a good shot with but the z5 handles better ergonomically. You feel like an SLR pro with the z5.
I own Argus DC3550 instead of DC3500. The model I have has 3xoptical/2xdigital zoom and can take up to 2.1 Megapixels JPEG picture. This is my first digital camera and so far I am satisfied with its performance.Pros:- Price is low if not the lowest. I spent $$$ for the camera and 64M CF and the CF reader/writer. Good for entery level photographer.- Big 1.8" LCD display.- build in flash with auto/red eye/night/fill-in options.- Has Video Output function.- Comes with a camera bag.- Easy to set up when you first use it.- User friendly USB PC interface. Just plug in Windows ME/2000/XP and the machine will recognize the camera as a removeable driver.- The picture taken is clear even in the 640x480 mode. I tried taking pictures outdoor and indoor with 60 Watts light on. The pictures are terrific.Cons- The batteries drain very fast. I can only take 20 pictures when my 4 AA alkaline batteries died. I have to use NiMH rechargeable batteries instead.- Can only take 12 seconds movie.- You have to take off the len cap before you start the camera. Otherwise it will shut off automatically.- The power button seems not functioning properly sometimes.- No AC adapter.Considering the price of this camera and the features it provides, I rate this camera as 4 star. If you are a beginner and your budget is tight, this camera is absolutely a choice.
These labels are great, but at the current price, it makes sense to by the two-up (30277) and just use one of the labels everytime you print. It would actually be the same amount of "waste" because it is the same sized label sheet just die-cut differently (i.e. with the 30327 it's one label per print with excess sticker remaining on the top and bottom, with the 30277 it's two labels per print without any excess on the top or bottom).In May 2007 these labels were priced at $5.99 on amazon, with a list price of $9.99 - now they are selling for $12.30 with a list of $12.99? Strange.
I always wanted a vios and this time I got one. It's my third lap top, before I had a compaq and a toshiba. The camera was fun but I and the sony guy couldn't get it to work as a web cam and the mic was handy as well. It was fast(not as fast as I wanted) and fun and looked great. I LOVED it ..."until I typed" and like the reviews of another vios from the prior one before the fj270 the keys don't only stick , if you were trying to type on a plane you'd drive people nuts. The sony guy said that unlike other keyboards it's not fully fastened down. Only one little thing on the right which does allow the left to pop and when you hit anything above cap locks the keys all move in that area. He tested all the pc's in our local store and they we're all the same... he said it's an "annoyance" and so sony probably won't care because thats not considered a defect....but if I wanted a key (click,click,click)popping computer that wasn't smooth typing I wouldn't have gotten a Sony. I wasn't expecting perfection, but atleast a smooth ride. I am let down by the quality.
I have purchased the "special edition" one (only difference is that that one I got was black. Previously i had Logitech Orbit MP which never ever gave me any problems and I used it a lot, with Yahoo, MSN, Skype talking to relatives and friends all over the world. First it was working fine for about a month, until just last week all of the sudden while chatting the BLUE death screen showed up where my face was...my computer stopped to responding so i restarted it thinking this will "fix" whatever the problem was...NOPE!!! since then i ended up completely reinstalling my windows XP hoping that whatever was causing problems with this webcam will be removed during the formatting of a hard drive. Installed the software on the "fresh" hard disk, and again...I wasn't able to fire it up. I mean when i did couple seconds later I had that infamous Blue screen instead of a picture, sometimes it was showing me a message that my computer could not recognize a webcam or it's not connected at all and to reconnect it....I gave up, looks nice but that's pretty much where it ends...I'm going to start using back my "old" Orbit MP - no problems whatsoever for about a year. DON'T waste your money on this one and consider yourself warned, I ignored it and got stuck with this $100+ dollars piece of junk.
Probably the worst flashdrive in the world. I've already gone through 3 of these, my officemate has gone through 3-4, and another co-worker went through 2. The symptoms: sometimes, when you safely eject your USB drive, and later plug it back in to your computer, the drive claims to be un-formatted. Then, when I attempt to reformat the USB drive, the disk claims that only 2 MB of space is available!After going through a total of 10 of these drives, we searched online for reviews in regards to issues with this product. It turns out that there's a "privacy" mode that is suppose to safeguard your data and it is getting triggered. Once the privacy mode is triggered, there's no way to recover your data unless you had previously run the V-Safe software that came on the thumb-drive initially. What's even worse is that the software is only available for WINDOWS. To disable the v-safe software completely, you need a Windows computer with administrative access. If you are running a Mac or a Linux computer and don't have access to a Windows computer, this drive is not for you.I've lost enough data, time and energy because of this lousy product. It does not even mention to run the v-safe software prior to use of the drive.
I bought it on here because I found it cheaper than anywhere else and it was worth it. When I run out of ink again I will be buying it on here.
The HDMI cable arrived much sooner than I expected at such a great price. I could see that the cable was well built. There's no need to buy expensive, premium HDMI cable. You won't detect any difference at all. Great service and great transaction from this seller. I will buy again from this sell. No doubt about it. Thanks for the great service.
I have a Grifith stereo hub and it works great. I tried to go to the 5.1 device and no luck no sound. the mute light doesn't light, the selector doesn't light. the volume control does open up a volume pane on the mac and it does reduce the onboard mini sound, but nothing outta the psc805. I did read a writeup on a mac G5 that it was working. I'll try to work with Griffith support but I'm gonna write off the thing at $40. The box says PC only, and the software said pc only , that should have been a clue!
Let me first say that I didn't know the first thing about car audio systems when I bought this. All I knew was that I needed a CD player in my 2000 Ford Taurus Wagon, and I wasn't going to spend over 200 dollars on it. Luckily, the guy at Best Buy was helpful and probably honest because they don't work for commission.I was attracted to the fact that it has a volume knob as opposed to up/down buttons, and the colors are pretty cool. The fact that it plays MP3s and CD-RWs clinched it, and at $149.99 it was below my limit. I had it installed for free within the day, and haven't had any problems yet. It makes my factory speakers sound much better and more powerful than before.
This is a real good player from SanDisk. I just love it. The size is real good, as it slips comfortably into any pocket. The user interface is smooth without any flaw. The fact that it gets charged through a USB connection to a PC, eliminates the need for looking out for batteries. The sound clarity, be it MP3 songs or FM is also good. In all, it is a real nice music player for the price.
Buyer beware. If it's cheap, it's cheap. First let me say that I did not purchase this through Amazon as I had an immediate need and could not wait. It was the only unit I could obtain locally. Battery life zero. You cannot fast forward...nothing like listening to an all day meeting all over again just to pick up a few key points...If you accidently stop it rather than pause it, you go back to the beginning! No thought went into this unit.
I have recently purchased this machine for fax and mostly black and white print jobs for my home office. Since then I have purchased a digital camera, and have found this machine produces great framable pictures!!! I would highly recomend this machine for anyone who shops around and wants the most features and quality for the price. I have used up a few ink cartridges printing larger 8x10 photos, but the individual ink cartridges make it easy and cost effective to use. The only thing I am missing is a flatbed, but so far I haven't needed it and have been able to scan pictures through the document feeder. Also a great color copier.
Great for people on the Go, or as an AM/FM CD Player for an Office, or a Garage.1.) Top Loading CD player with Digital Sound. CD-R Playback Compatible, with a programmable playback memory (Track Skip Up/Down, and Repeat Function One/All.2.) AM / FM Stereo Analog Tuner allows for precise manual tuning.3.) Full Range Stereo Speaker System4.) Bass Boost Function.5.) AC/DC Operation, with the AC Power Cord Included.6.) 2 Digit Red LED Display.7.) Weights in around 5 Pounds and measures about 10" X 10" X 6".8.) Medium Blue with Silver Highlights and Black Cloth Speaker Grill Covers.9.) If you are purchasing this item as a gift it comes in a nice 4 color gift box. &lt;BR...
I have used this devise extensively and it is definately required for tele-3X converters, macro, registration/animation shots. I'm using a Nikon 995 and without it the above photos would have been degraded without its useage. A necessary item. However, the flip side is that some evil designer, who should be demoted, only allowed for a 2 minute min. interval. Not 1 min, 30, 10, 5 sec's DUH! In addition the plug is really small, unplugs readily (even when you don't want to) and the cord is really short,with no extensions available. In addition, the USB port that accepts this devise has worn rather quickly for a Nikon, with connection becoming erractic if at all. The camera is presently in repair for replacement of the port/connector. I think that NIKON should issue some sort of incentive for those who bought this accessory. Its a love/hate relationship.
I bought this scanner it only has 8 hrs of battery life! If you were planning to buy this scanner dont because its no good im going to be returning my scanner and getting every penny back! When despatch goes over the scanner all you can here is the person driving the emergency truck or car so you dont know were the street address is! Im Warning you not to buy this Scanner its poor! And in the middle of the night it will wake you up with some loud noise so if you dont want to be woke up because of some loud noise dont get this item!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When my daughter asked me to buy her one Ipod, I was really impressed about all the features that it offered.But when we received it....we got disapointed since the product only brings one installation CD for recording music but not for recording videos....not only that! I have spent more money trying to load videos in her Ipod.The reasons of my dissapointement is that when Apple offers a product it should have included all kind of software to be able to load her favorites videos into her Ipod Video, and Ipod does include any other software rather than the installation CD. On the other hand I believe that electronics products are always improving in technology so that they are easy to handle by kids, this is not the case. My 8 years daugther is frustated trying to understand why she needs other software not sold by Apple in order to be able to convert and load videos into her $300 Ipod!
It does work just not as we'll as they claim. It works thru the initial door but not thru the divider inside my entertainment cabinet. Better than nothing ...
I like it: nice selection of accessory buttons (internet, sound etc) without being too busy. Keys have a nice feel. Big plus: Well-Lighted CAPS LOCK green LED: a big plus for lousy typists like me. All-in-all I really like it. (I dont use the mouse, so cant comment on it).
Of course this Canon ink is great. It would be interesting to know who in their right mind would pay $7.49 shipping for each ink cartridge. That's right, order 5 ink cartridges and pay $37.35 SHIPPING. I'm guessing Amazon doesn't really want to be bothered by selling this Canon ink.UPDATE (09/08/2005) - Amazon is currently selling Canon ink (except red and green) and making it eligible for FREE Super Saver shipping. Stock up and save now!
This is a product that you must have if you use more than one computer. I have been evangalizing USB drives (no, I don't work for any company that makes these) for the last year, and have a number of converts. Thus far, the JumpDrive Pro is the best bang for the buck going. Some warnings:1) Don't put it on a keychain, the little plastic bit on the end breaks.2) Easy to lose the cover, keep track of it.3) Don't know about the speed issue, maybe formatting in NTFS is the way to go, but then you can't use it on older systems.If you need durability (like I do) for day to day use you may want to use the JumpDrive Secure. It has the ability to secure data, and is much more durable, designed to be carried around. Bad news: only USB 1.1, so it is slower.
This thing works perfectly! I use it paired with my HTC Droid Incredible, and occasionally with my wife's Droid Eris. Usually we just play Pandora radio in the car, but I have used it a handful of times for making calls, and the sound quality is good on both ends of the conversation.Pairing the unit to my phone was a little bit tricky the first time, but once it has been paired it connects automatically when the device is within range. It's a steal at $60, and plays music with better sound quality than most of the wired FM Transmitters I've used.
I bought these disks to print on and of course for the double layer. All backups were great, no mistakes. The next time I will make sure to order the ones that are (hub) printable. To much of a picture is lost on any disk with the large clear hub. I also don't like to shrink the picture. For your info. on the burners I use, They are a Memorex external and a burner in my Toshiba laptop with windows 7. I mostly copy from dvd to dvd.
I bought this to extend the storage on my netbook and it's done a great job. I wouldn't spend extra money on a different brand.
Very satisfied with the Amazon experience in the purchase of this online. EMails were recieved telling me about a three week wait, which turned out to be around 5 days. The delivery was "all inclusive", the driver would have set it up, and he would have taken the box.But I opted to do the removal and setup myself. The driver verified the condition of the Samsung, and after all was checked, he left.Totally happy after too many possibilities. Resolution gives "life-like" reproduction. Samsung has a really good product here.
I read quite a few rave reviews on this DVD writer, and bought it even though the Sony DRU-800A was cheaper.Well the drive looks great... awesome quality, finish & style... but as spongebob said... it just wont fit in my case!So I'd suggest checking the specs, and making sure it's gonna fit in your case before you order it. And just don't bother if you've got a dell 4700 or lesser! Sony's a better option there.
I really like the concept of this product. The installation and operation is easy and simple...1. you simply remove the rubber foot on the monopod2. attach the coupling to the end of the monopod and tighten with provided hex-allen-wrench tool3. slide the 3 legs of the tripod foot into the end of the monopod and screw to conceal4. unscrew foot, flip legs outward and screw the base back into the coupling.Pros:Adds an option to have a free standing monopodMonopods are easier and lighter to travel with over many tripodsCan be used to hold the camera hands free (lens/camera dependent up to approx 10lbs)Installation and operation are real easyCons:Adds a couple of pounds to the monopodNot good for long or slow exposures (can bounce or sway for a while after touching or in wind)Not a 'replacement' for a tripodThough if you are trying to take long exposures (night time shots) and you need to be absolutely still, then you probably wouldn't be traveling around with a monopod in the first place.I have used this on a commercial shoot in leui of a tripod as it is easier to move around, and adjust height, though during this shoot I was hands on with the camera and mainly used the monopod as a 3rd hand to hold the weight of the camera and keep it where it needed to stay while I adjusted the model. Used with a canon 5D mk II and 70-200mm F/2.8L IS (~approx 9.5lbs)I would recommend to anyone with an appropriate monopod that this can work with. I don't know if its work $50-60 I think it would be more fairly price at $34.99-39.99.
I was in the market for a light, cheap, yet well designed laptop case. After seeing so many good reviews for this model on Amazon - I got one myself.Pros:Perfect size for my 14" DellHas space also for paper notepads and pends.Very good paddingLightBudget PricedCons:Carry strap could be more comfortable.
Why pay $50+ for something that only works as good. This cable is the length and quality advertised with no loss of signal quality .
Camera has fair photo during day but LED's failed so no picture at night seemed to be defective unit. The sound is poor the words are hard to understand. poor quality mic
I purchased this for my wife's birthday, kind of like how Homer purchased a bowling ball for Marge on The Simpsons. I didn't get it engraved with my initials, though! Just like The Simpsons episode, Jill's taken the gift and made it her own, even though she suspect my ulterior motives (hey, I'm a geek, I love toys--and really, so does she!).Her first use of it was in the Bahamas during a biology course she was doing down there, and it proved very useful, especially in comparison to some of the older units they had. I gave it to her the night before she left, and she just took it and the short instruction guide with her and had no problem figuring out a majority of its functions.Since she's been back, we've recruited the unit (now called "Mary Jane") for use in Geocaching and it's been wonderful, able to keep signal in some heavy tree cover, consistently getting us within 10 feet of the cache.If there's anything "wrong" with the unit, it's how power hungry it is (two AA batteries last for about 8 hours of use). We're investigating some rechargeable solutions, but it would have been nice if the unit had the ability to plug it in when you're not out in the field.
This product, I've had it over a year now, is pretty good as I use it on my motorcycles and in my "cage". I think the two most desirable features, that matter the most to me, is that you can only update your map once (TOM-TOM is forever) and you cant give it voice commands.The Mapsource software interface is cumbersome compared to the likes of a Google maps interface. But it does get the job done.Initially, I had constant problems with the unit freezing up on me (I thought the onboard software was made by Microsoft there for a minute)until the latest update. Updates for the unit itself, unlike the maps, are for the life of the unit (sofar).My reception has always been great and the accuracy has been about 98% of the time. One of my riding buddies has the Zumo as well and we swap maps and routes using the SD card, so that is very convenient. The cradle for the bike is great...very sturdy. The fact that I can plug it into my bikes audio system is nice as well.This is my first GPS and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy the freedom it brings me. during the work week, I use it to gauge the amount of time it will take to get somewhere. On the week-ends, sometimes, my wife and I will just head out somewhere and get lost in the Georgia back roads and then hit the "Go Home" button, when we're ready to go home. I really enjoy the freedom.I would recommend this product to a friend.
version 2 (BEFSR41 v2) has been out for at least 9 months. If the information is wrong and this is really version 2, then its a good deal. otherwise find a version 2 elsewhere
I bought this for my Epson 1160. It is perfect on MATTE paper, however, takes a long time to dry for glossy paper.
This thing is horrible. Insists on printing a test page every time it's turned on. Endless trouble printing from my Macbook (running Leopard). Usual horrible bloated HP software. Avoid!
We bought one set to try them out. We were so impressed that we bought another set. It was less expensive to buy the entire reconditioned unit rather than another set of headphones. So far, very happy with the purchases.
This item greatly improved the performance of my laptop. Ordering was wonderful from Amazon. I am very pleased.
I bought this camera after quite a bit of research as I had limited funds, but still wanted a quality item. I've owned it for nearly a year & will say that it definitely is nice & compact, user-friendly, & shoots quality video. I did not buy it for the digital image ability as I was told that it really didn't take quality pictures.My one & only complaint is that there is no way to download the video onto a PC. I was told by a Costco rep. that it had those capabilities, which was a huge selling point for me. At the time, I was 8 months pregnant & by the time I had a chance to attempt a download, my 90-day return ability was long gone. Had I been able to, I would have immediately returned it & paid a little more money for something I could eventually burn onto a CD or DVD.So, if you're fine with VCR tapes or just keeping your video files on the mini-tapes, then by all means, purchase this product because it really is a good deal for the money.
Adding to many other reviews, basically they talk about the different generations of vibe because v-moda is crazy and will modify their models without any notification, so if you buy headphones by the same model number/name a year from now, chances are they will be different. But I just got a pair, and they seem to have pretty awesome sound quality. The sound quality is comparable to the Dr.Dre Beats I had prior to this, the cord is pretty nice, the one thing I don't like about it is that the bass is overwhelming unless you listen to rap all the time. But if you put on bass reducer for equalizer it sounds great. The bass is still more powerful than most IEMs, but they sound really nice as well.And I don't get the poor mic quality, there is no mic? So I have no clue what they're talking about. They work fine and are in good shape for me, so whatever generation Amazon is selling, or at least my seller I suppose, has good quality, design, and sound quality. Overall I think they're really good for the price as the Beats are 179$ and the difference in sound is not too great, though I suppose they are both IEMs. I bought these for 30$ though, I don't think they're really worth it for 60$...if you're going for that high a price might as well pay 10 more bucks and get the highly acclaimed Klipsch S4s.
Not the highest fidelity, but what can anyone expect for the money? Super easy install, I had the player/radio unboxed and installed in under 15 minutes (and I am an accountant with no particular electronics or carpentry experience). The two keys to making this player sound good are it's "EQ" button, have to use it to get the best sound depending on whether you are listening to the radio or playing CD's; The other key is where you install it. I think that if you installed it in a place that was boxed in by corner cabinets or walls that the sound would be degraded dramatically. Luckily my kitchen has a nice open space for the player.The instructions make the installation sound a lot harder than it actually is. All it takes is a drill, some scotch tape to tape up the template for the holes to be drilled and a phillips screwdriver.I am happy that I made this purchase.
I had one of these units and it ended up it the trash after 18 months of use.Mine leaked all over the floor and carpet.Since these units are prone to leakage, why would anyone buy it?Replacing carpets and wood is an expensive proposition, perhaps far more than the unit costs.Forget service. No one services these units.
PROs: Very easy to operate, even my wife handled it well :). Using DVD-RAM disks saved my budget since I've used a single DVD-RAM disk (app 20CAD$) for the last three years. Software that came bundled ('DVD Movie Album SE' and 'My DVD') is easy to install and easy to learn. Battery life could be better, but it works fine for me (about 1-1.5 hours, screen was on all the time). All cables (TV connection, PC connection, charger) are nicely marked, no confusion here. They even included an S-video cable for TV, so you have a choice of composite or S-video connection. Neat. I like that I can put the small DVD-RAM disk in my laptop, and do all the editing, I don't need to daisy-chain the camera itself to my laptop.CONs: As you know, DVD-Ram disks need cartridges. For many people this is a hassle, but I'm used to it. I love the additional protection that cartridge offers. Original recordings are in 'raw' DVD format: .vro and they need to be reformated to .mpg. Not a big deal with DVD Movie Album SE, BUT: the size of finished movie in MB is huge. A 2-minute movie takes well above 100MB if you keep the default settings in the software. The price of recordable DVDs keeps dropping, but anyway, the movies could be smaller in size.Overall, this is an excellent camera if you are an average computer user and know how to get around with movie encoding/decoding.
it's a very reasonable priced dvd player. Good picture and good sound.
We used it during a week-long trip to Portugal in September 2011. It worked fine in getting us to hotels and everywhere we wanted to visit. We did find that sometimes it did not recognize a street we typed in, but then usually did, after we experimented with taking out some of the words. Some streets there can have long names. But it really got the job done.
This may not be all of SanDisk's fault, but I could not get the Cruzer to work properly with MS Vista operating system. The problem was that when I closed out of an MS Office application and then went to close the Cruzer, assigned the F-Drive on your system, I kept getting messages that MS Office was not responsing and I needed to restart the computer. I spent 45 minutes on tech support with SanDisk and ultimetly ended up returning it. Based on the reviews written it sounds like a great product, and probably is!! I just can't seem to get it to work with MS Vista O/S.
Get it out the box follow a few simple instructions and you have a full suite of office machines up and running in minutes and in one unit. Print quality is every bit as good as photo printing machines and pretty fast. Scan and copy images are very sharp, the scan runs with the supplied software, Windows XP and my MGI photosuite without a hitch. The fax capability is excellent with a 100 page memory and the capability to work from the PC, Flatbed or Sheetfeed as you wish. I particularly like the stand alone capability for faxing and the Flatbed being big enough to handle legal size documents.My only argument with the maufacturers claims is with the word compact package. While certainly smaller than the components parts represented by individual machines this is a big and heavy all in one machine. Having said that it feels far more solid and durable than many competing units, in the long run that should be a plus if you are buying the unit for a business.Several reviewers have complained about shake and noise from the 7110, I have not experienced this at all, maybe the stability of the platform it is placed on affects vibration and noise.All in all I could not be happier with my 7110, if you have a small business it is a great buy.
I've been a fan of Canon cameras for some time and purchased an SD450 for my wife 2 years ago. When I wanted to buy a compact digital camera to offset the Digital SLR I own, the SD1000 seemed to be the logical choice.I can say that this has been one of the best purchases I have ever made. For a compact camera, this is simply stunning. Its not without some warts, but these are easily overlooked for the price.So... to the good:Picture quality is stunning, simply stunning. The new chip used produces great shot after great shot, the recycle time is great and and the new software in the camera makes framing a group shot dead simple.Low light performance is better than the SD450, but still not perfect. That said, this is a compact digital (and a sub-$200 7 megapixel at that) and the built-in flash does a nice job at filling in where needed.3x Optical Zoom is good enough for what it does, the digital zoom is next to useless however. Battery life is amazing for the size of the battery, but here is a niggle that I cannot begin to understand. Just like the SD450, the SD1000 does not have a battery meter. You get warned that the battery is getting low (by a Red symbol on the LCD) about 5-10 shots before the battery actually runs out. It would seem to be pretty simple to put a battery meter in the camera, so why not do it?Included software works well enough and its welcome to see that software for the Mac is included, although iPhoto finds the camera instantly and manipulates it perfectly.All in all, if you are looking for a high-quality compact digital camera that is dead simple to use, produces consistently great photos and fits in a shirt pocket, you cannot go wrong with the SD1000.
This is the way to go for inexpensive ink! You get the same quality printouts as you do from brand carts, but you save more! I would recommend this to anybody who is looking for a good way to keep a regular supply of ink available without breaking your wallet or compromising quality.
We bought these headphones as part of the accessories for my son's new keyboard this past Christmas. The headphones easily adjust from his 5yr old head to ours and fit well on everyone. Sound quality is nice and we get a lot of use out of them since we have the keyboard in the living room. One can easily practice without disturbing others who are reading or watching tv.
First off, let me start by stating that I am not rich. This was a major purchase for me. As a college student, I really had serious reservations about spending so much on an mp3 player and video recorder. But after having spent money on an ipod (which ended up flaking out on me after a few months) and an iriver h320 (which I do love, but I can't get its data file to update with my ibook and have a "tremendously" difficult time getting my ibook to recognize the iriver h320 as so many others have and not being successsful to get linux to recognize it without a lot of late nights), I decided to purchase the av4100. I didn't get the av420, since I have about 15G of music on my ibook. I didn't get the av480, since there are concerns in the reviews about the hard drive itself. I must say that the av4100 has been worth the price. I do have issues with navigating through the folders and files, but I think those issues will go away once I'm comfortable with the buttons. The av4100 is easily recognized by my ibook. I haven't tried it on a linux box yet. I have used the video recorder. It's awesome. I think the av4100 is well-built and well-designed. The only drawback is that it does not play mpeg4 files. I had to convert all my music files to mp3s. Very annoying. But overall, I'm happy with my very pricy purchase. I can see that this device will bring me lots of happiness.
I got this for my hubby. He has an original Xbox and wanted to play it in our hd tv. At first I thought this was a great deal boy was I wrong. Whenit arrived we plugged it in and turn on the Xbox. At first there was nothing so we check to see if they were plugged in right and they where after a few minutes the screen came up but started flicking in and out after a few seconds it when it was up there were lines running through the screen. It's not the Xbox or the tv that's messed up it the cable. So I contacted the seller and the food me it not their problem that since it was fulfilled by amazon that I would have to contact them so I did and all I am getting is. Run around from then I will not be buy from this seller again and I am considering not buying from amazon again do not waste your time on this it will only cause you unneeded stress.
I purchased the wrong item, but this company made a hassle-free return in a very quick manner. Would recommend doing business with. A++++
I would not recommend this product. It maybe cheap however, you will be happier spending some more money and getting a more compact scope. This is a good telescope for putting out on your deck. It's way too big and clumsy for range useage.
This stuff IS great and I've been using it for years. Solution & wipes together in a convenient box. Excellent for refurbishing jewel cases too if you're reselling CD's as new.
The wait was worth all the grief I've taken from my friends.Jumping into the new millenium couldn't have been easier and the results leave me wondering why I waited. The camera and the pictures(movies) are the best quality, plus the purchasing process was top-of-the-line customer fiendly.
This is a very powerful fan. However because of this it is also rather noisy. It is also quite heavy and cumbersome to carry around.
I purchased the Casio WK200 keyboard for my husband for Christmas. The universal adapter recommended by Radio Shack did not work. This adapter worked exactly as described.
I purchased this for my Gateway M505 laptop and it works great, just as good as original, no complaints at all!
Built tough, and removable and also helps stabilize a tripod at the beach, in a river, snow, ice, mud, you name itUses 3/8" thread so you could use any tripod that has 3/8" threads on the feetI was going to make my own spikes but by the time things like raw material, cutting the thread, anodizing aluminium plates, cutting the shaft to size, machining, figures $$$ close to the retail price.Plus the added time factor to make it all, is really not worth it, so the price is fairThey are the best spikes around for your Gitzo or other compatible tripod, well engineered to last and get the job doneSink a few of these into sand or mud or snow, these spikes bring new meaning to the word 'stable'I was skeptical at first thinking the Spikes may make the tripod less stable, but once I tried them they are keepersWhile your shopping for spikes, also remember to buy a wrench so you can tighten the spikes onto the tripod.The Gitzo Spikes need a 13mm wrench or adjustable spanner will doDo a search for 13mm wrench or spanner on Amazon you should easily find oneNo complaints ! : ) (& I"m very fussy about gear)
I received my new Laptop Desk UltraLite about a month ago and I just love it! It is absolutely the best thing in notebook desks I've ever used. I never thought anything could be better than the standard laptop desk, then I tried the UltraLite! I am a mobile worker who takes my laptop everywhere. In the last 30 days I've used the UltraLite on planes, in terminals, in my hotel rooms, at the office, and at home - it's incredibly handy. It fits easily in my carrying case and is super light - less than a pound! I'm considering buying another one just for the office so I can keep one at home. Having the Laptop Desk UltraLite is as essential as carrying the powercord to my laptop - I wouldn't travel without either one. I recommend it to anyone.Chuck WilskerPresident & CEOThe Telework Coalitionwww.telcoa.org
Works fine. But not as described. Really hard and tedious to pull out of devices. For the price I'm satisfied.
I was sitting in the stands watching my brother-in-law play baseball. There was a gal sitting in front of me taking a picture of my brother-in-law that was standing in centerfield. She was able to get up close to him. When I saw that, I said "that's the camera I want. I'm sooooo glad that I bought it. I am able to take action photos of my son playing baseball as well as taking a picture of my daughter paddling canoe. They turn out to be excellent clear pictures. With this camera I am able to zoom up close. I love this camera:-)
***** I paid $5.36 for this Carabiner Case for Ipod Nano Tan/brown by Belkin . Shipping was free. Great price for this product!!! Recommend for owners of older models of IPOD.
I've tried to use it with my DC-280. Wide angle and telefoto are very bad. Distortion, huge rainbow, blure, unfocused. If you do no consider these as &quot;spetial effects&quot; do not spend your time and money. Other two lences are great. Perfect for macro photo.
I ordered an external harddrive and was looking for an protective case. This one is exactly what I was looking for. I can recommend it.
After almost a year and a half, this camera has simply quit working correctly. When I turned it on, it either wouldn't focus at all, making the pictures extremely blurry, or wouldn't let me take pictures. At first, it would only do that sometimes, but it continually got worse, and now it won't work at all. Even while this camera did work, it was very slow at taking pictures, and even after the picture was taken, it took at least 15 seconds to take another picture. It is very bulky, and hard to carry around with you. All in all, i do not recommend this camera for anyone.
Don't let the PC in PC card fool you into thinking this is only for PC compatible computers. This card will work on a Macintosh with a PC card slot. I inserted this into a Titanium PowerBook G4. No special drivers are needed. Mac OS X has drivers already built-in.Next I took a few photos using a Canon PowerShot S230. Then I took out the compact flash card and then inserted it into the SanDisk card while the SanDisk was already inserted into my Macintosh. In a second the Macintosh recognized that memory was inserted and furthermore it recognized that it contained photographs and it auto launched iPhoto. Then iPhoto automatically turned itself into import mode, just as if I used the normal USB cable from the camera to the Macintosh!The advantage of using the SanDisk card as opposed to using the standard USB cable approach that comes with the camera is that you no longer have a cable to remember to carry and worry about losing. Now when you're on travel, just bring your camera and your laptop and leave the SanDisk card permanantly inside your computer. Forget about your USB cable.I give it 4 stars. If only the SanDisk card had a built in an internal compact flash card ejector button and a titanium metallic grill then I would have given it 5 stars, but I guess that's asking a bit too much. On a sleek Titanium G4 leaving it in detracts slightly from the aesthetic clean lines of the side view by leaving an open slot where there once was this nice metallic grill.
I originally bought this Mp3 player because I was looking for a good alternative to the iPOD (I think the iPOD is overpriced and I try to avoid hype). When I bought this I was initially pleased because you get a lot for a good price. First night I sat down for 2 hours and loaded music (yes, it loads music very slowly). I listened to music for about 30 minutes and then turned off player. I turned back on player 1 hour later and when I went into the menu to select a song the unit froze up. I found out how to reset unit but it kept freezing at the same point. Basically I had to erase EVERYTHING and start from scratch. I have high tolerance but after the 10th time of having to do this over a two week period I've had enough. The software is EXTREMELY flawed and unreliable. There is no system in the software that provides for formating your mP3 and wave files automatically so you basically have to do so within the program you recorded them from. Consistently I would download music and tracks would either not show up on unit or would freeze unit until it was reformatted. I returned the Zen and immediately purchased an iPOD nano. I am very pleased with my nano. For less hassle and stress, go with iPOD. It's reliable and its quality is unmatched.
Used for my 18-135mm T3i Kit Lens. Fits perfectly, protects the lens, and built with Canon quality. Easy 5 star rating.
One excellent feature of the ZR200 camera which I have not seen discussed is its ability to transfer home video from VHS, V8, Hi8, or any other video format which has an RCA jack system (yellow, red, white), to digital video (DV) on Mini-DV tapes.This feature is fabulous and dramatically easier to use than other methods I have tried. I did not discover it during nearly 1 1/2 years of camera ownership until I inadvertently came across a terse mention of such transfers in the owner's manual. (See Canon ZR200 owner's manual at page 79 for instructions, or page 72 for the Canon ZR700 unit with similar capabilities.)Suffice it to say that the transfer process is very easy, assuming that one has kept the original cabling which came with the ZR200 (or ZR700) camera. It produces a video image which is superior to any other method I have tried. And I have tried a number of methods, including transferring video to a high-quality external video capture card to DV and ultimately to Mini-DV tape using iMovie on an Apple computer.Upon careful comparison of like clips, this complex, multi-step approach produced good results, but only a nominally clearer image and it has tiny diagonal stripes running across it and a curling upper left edge from the video recorder heads; overall not as good. The color quality and image clarity that results from direct videotape to Mini-DV-tape method using the ZR200 built-in features is overall, smoother, cleaner and produces a full screen image without diagonal lines or the jagged tape-head artifact in the upper left corner. Direct transfer appears to eliminate this visual nuisance entirely, or at least it did so for me. This significantly improves the image appearance and eliminates an otherwise very distracting visual distortion.In transferring 20-year old V8-tapes, I was stunned at the improved image clarity and vivid color, in some instances as if the tape had been shot the day before! It was a real pleasure to see clear images from the past - now I only wish I had had slightly better camera skills.I also recommend buying a cleaner for the heads of any video source you might use; Sony makes a good head cleaner for V8/Hi8 and for Mini-DV. As I cleaned the heads of the video source, the image quality and clarity quality improved significantly.Overall, the ZR200 is an excellent camera and has some delightful hidden features, including 16x9 widescreen and direct video to Mini-DV transfer.Five stars.
Extremely poor product. Finicky, expect lots of error messages, and annoying 3-beep error response to everything you're trying to do.I couldn't figure it out initially and left it there for a few months. When I came back to it, the ink was all empty before I even got it to print once. After replacing the ink cartridges and finally printing, and not using it for the next month or so, I get the dreaded 3-beeps. My yellow ink needs replacement even though I've only printed a few pages, never printed in color. Heck I don't even care about the color printing anymore, but it won't even allow me to print a text document (in black) without replacing the damn yellow cartridge.
We bought it for my Husband, and he really likes it. it is what he needed and it works as good as it should. thanks
I recently wanted to upgrade my Polk R30s to get a larger sound stage so I purchased the Sony SS-F7000. After replacing them I felt like the new speakers were actually worse than my $100 pair Polks. So I hooked them both to my receiver for an A-B test (Panasonic SA-XR57 with Dual Amp configuration, subwoofer disabled, large configuration, and stereo test. Its known for its high end clarity due to being a digital amp). My wife and I agree, the Polk R30s have a much better sound stage and clarity for instruments, particularly the sax and bass. The one thing better on the Sonys is the low end of course, however as a whole I still prefer the Polks, so the Sonys are going back.
If you are looking for a very nice and good futures DVD player, this could be one of your best choices.
By far this is the Best GPS unit I've owned. It is easy to setup and ease of use for any level of user is superior to all other units. It's ability to connect to multiple satelites is second to none. I have used the unit from the mountains of Maine to the shores of New Jersey and have had nothing but great experiences with using it. I purchased the unit for hunting but have found a new use that my kids love "geo caching". Using the unit with the kids has proven it's toughness and level of water resistance. I could not say enough about the unit. I highly recommend this unit to anyone who wants a quality GPS at a practical price.
I bought these headsets for my computer,although they feel and sound fine,I was really looking for a headset that had its own volume control,and these does not.That was a major dissappoint me for me, but they were insxpensive, so you get what you pay for, though I have bought cheaper, with their own volume control.
I had no mechanical glitches like others have said. But it does not chill the room like others said..I have an old fashioned table fan. I would rate this fans performance to be almost the same as that fan..Idont believe that it can reduce the temperature of the room by even 4 degree in a hot summer when the temperature is as high as 90+Very disappointed..running my A.C and my table fan now..this just looks good and stylish..but i doubt the performance..
These have worked in my inexpensive MP3 player when others did not....ie.Lexar and Kingston
I purchased this player as a bridge until the Blu-ray vs HD wars are over. I am using a Samsung 4061 TV that was made in July (it has the motherboard and software upgrades to avoid HDMI interface problems).Pros:- Good upscaling and performance on resolutions less than 1080P.- Operating software is upgradable easily: download from web, burn to cdrom, and insert in dvd player that recognizes an upgrade and prompts through the process easily.- Very reasonable cost.Cons:- Slow boot time.- 1080P does not work without defect. There are white bars across bottom of screen, and occasionally the total screen will freeze and shift colors.- Digital audio failed on the first unit, and after the audio failed... the video worked perfectly.- Tried 3 units, the subsequent 2 did not have audio failures, but had consistent video problems. The problems took different times to manifest, I thought the last was a winner, but after running for over 1/2 hour, the video started having the problems noted above.- I tried upgrading the DVD player software, but that did not cure the problem.- Called Philips technical support, no help there.So I took the last unit back, and ordered an OPPO DV-981 HD. The OPPO works perfectly, no problems with 1080P, and the picture is outstanding.
Does what I want it to...bridges my network so I can run my xbox from the other room without needing a 50-foot cable.Only bad thing was I got it and it had a EUROPEAN POWER ADAPTER in the box, not sure if that was because this product was meant to be sold in europe or just a fluke of amazon shipping, but beware. Took a week and a half for them to ship it to me, and then I had to wait another week for a power adapter to get here from the manufacturer.
PRODUCT WAS ORDERED AUG. 16 2012 TODAY IS SEPT. 17 2012 AND STILL HAVENT RECEIEVED NOTHING. I WONDER HOW MANY MORE MONTHS TIL IT GETS HERE.MAYBE THEY SHIPPED IT ON A DONKEY.
I have had this unit for two weeks now and have to say it is the finest home theater receiver I have ever owned! Unlike some, this is my third receiver in 12 years and have gone thru all of the growing pains in surround sound from 4.0 to 5.1 ready to 6.1 now.Having purchased two Sony receivers previously, the first lasting 8 years and the most recent only 4, this is where I looked at first. Unfortunately, I see the same problems I found in my last unit are still present today(small, pathetic, cheaply made buttons on the front of the reciever that fail quickly, clip type speaker wire connectors, and the inability to fine tune every aspect of the sound, not to mention their claims of 100 watts per channel(this is input power folks, not output!)). So, where does one start to find a better replacement? Consumer Reports, Amazon, and e-pinions are great places to research this info.I looked at some theater-in-a-box deals,which are tempting, but ultimatley have an achilles heel. Either the amp and sub are great and the speakers are trash or the speakers are great and the amp is trash and the sub is not powered. Anyway, you get the idea. Companies are out to make money, so they are not going to give you anything for &quot;free&quot;. Best bet, build your own!Yeah, it will cost more, but you will get a quality system you will be more than happy with and your friends will be envious of. The place to start is with the &quot;brain&quot;-the reciever.This one offers everything from hi-power per channel(75watts@8ohms,120watts@6ohms!), dedicated sub-out, screw down binding posts that assure complete connection of your speaker wires and keep them from ever touching(no shorting out!), an unbelievable DSP system combined with dts-es/dolby digital ex/pro-logic2, a built in graphic eq just for the center channel speaker(for perfect dialogue timbre), the ability to control the sound level of each speaker individually, a rotary selector(no cheap buttons) for picking your source, optical in for dvd player, a coaxial in for cd player, 6.1 surround, and more sound modes than you'll ever need(each one can be fine tuned to your tastes/sound environment). It also comes with a programmable remote that can control all of your other components with the codes already in the manual. It also sounds amazing! Music and movies sound imaging is the best I have ever heard at this price(and higher).For those of you grumbling over no s-video inputs in the back, I say: so what? I plug my dvd s-video directly into my tv anyway. If i were to plug it into my amp, I would at least have to buy another s-video cable(Monster ain't cheap baby!) and possbily downgrade my signal thu the bridging process. Non-issue unless you have multiple dvd players and only 1 s-video on the back of your tv.A word of warning: proper set-up requires the ability to read! Yes, as with all home theater systems, one must read the manual! Sure, hook up everything according to all the diagrams and then stop! Read the set-up section and don't stop til you reach the end of the manual. Now, go back and follow along with the directions as you set up all of your parameters into the amp. Trust me, this sounds basic, but people just don't do it! And it is imperative if you want your system to sound as good as it possibly can. Engineers did not spend time and effort designing a beautiful sound system based on your room dimensions to have you pick the inappropriate room size or speaker size into the system:ie: picking large room and large speakers when you have a meduium sized room based on the measurements in the manual and small satellite speakers. Remember to choose carefully when you are setting up and if you don't understand what to do, read it again or look in another more detailed section of the manual. I guarantee it will make a difference.OK, off the soap box and onto the remote. The remote will control all of your other components once the proper codes are put in. Yes, its tricky and time consuming but in the long run worth it. Unfortunately, this is the systems only weakness. It requires you to press the amp button anytime you want to adjust parameters other than sound. Otherwise it follows with the source selected(tv,dvd,cd). This takes a little getting used to but no big deal. Another thing is, as with all systems i have had, the manual. Informational detail should be all in the same place, not spread out thru the book. Again, no big deal.Overall, I am completely satisfied with this reciever! I have mine matched up with the yamaha nsp-436 6.1 speaker package and it sounds awesome!!!! Get yourself monster cables for all connections(speakers and all of your sources) as well as your sub out. You don't have to get the most expensive cables the middle price ones will work out great and use optical in for the best movie sound from your dvd player. This system will make you happy! Good listenening!
I tested anything and everything I could find locally. Bose was better than most, but not really worth it. It was difficult to compare the Bose because the display they had set up prevented shoppers from plugging in their iPods and giving it a test run. Annoying. I ordered the Klipsch system based on online reviews and price. I am thrilled with the quality of the system and the sound it reproduces. It is easily better than the Bose, no question about it. This is the product you want. One note: if you hear a buzzing noise, it means you need to seat your iPod more firmly (a very easy thing to correct).
This was a replacement for one that was lost. It is very useful for uploading pictures from my camera to my desktop or notebook or to any other computer when needed.
This is NOT Kodak Polycontrast III paper, no, instead it happens to be Polycontrast IV. Boy was I suprized when I found that little fact out. As always amazon, and Adorama, where a pleasure to work with, and I got all of my money back, but that doesn't mean I wasn't still alittle miffed about waiting weeks for the arrival, and then departure of my paper. I loved RC III, so this was a pretty big dissapointment. Believe me, kodak has stopped making RC III for a long time, and you'll be hardpressed to find a legitiment retailer, online, who actually carries it.Save your time and money, and just stay away from Kodak Paper, they're done making it, and you should be done using it.
A radio junkiesince the late 1950's, I was looking for a decent unit for years and looked at many analog and digital. Decided digital, after having a few, not to be acceptable. Call me old school, but there is nothing like analog to give one true station choice. I agree with everyone who loves this unit, it is phenominal. FM Stero is clear and relatively noiseless (I leave it on DX for classical KHFM - and I'm in the concert hall). AM reception is another astonishingly wonderful surprise! The unit has no speaker, but the included hadphones are better than otherwise discussed' so don't be discouraged. The phones have good clarity. I love my Bose Wave Radio for speaker listening, but this Sony SRF-59 is the radio to have. As far as this fussy and picky "audiofile" is concerned you will not choose wrongly. The sound integrity is maintained when attached to an external speakersystem as well. Pricing is a steal. Go for it! I accidentally mark ed 4 stars but should be FIve STARS!
Received the battery from the company in a timely manner and it worked very well after charging it. I've only had it for a few months, but have had no problems with it. The other one lasted several years and a lot of that was in a cold weather environment used to take vids and pictures of us ice climbing, winter mountaineering, etc, with no problems at all.
I got my mini recently and LOVE IT!! I've had it playing at work now for 2 days straight and haven't had to recharge it. So far it is on hour 12!! The sound quality is great and I love the controls. I would recomend this to anyone.Before I got my I was anticipating it's arrival so I downloaded Itunes and put all my songs in there, so when my ipod finally arrived all I had to do was connect it and it downloaded all 625 songs in a matter of minutes. I did let it charge overnight before using so maybe this helps with the battery.
This lens is OK and I like it a lot, it is now my "to do all things lens" and stays on my camera most of the time, I would still use my wide angle for those special shots that need wider views, but this does most things quite good. I would recommend this lens to my friends.
I origianlly gave this unit 1 star and I guess its too late to change it now.This is an update of my previous negative review and I'd like to upgrade my rating to 4 stars now.I wasn't too thrilled with this router when I first got it. It just wouldn't hook up. I spent two sessions, about 5 hours total on the phone with Netgear customer support, and I must admit they were a lot more patient than I was. Anyway it turnred out that the reason for the unit not connecting was due to a problem at Verizon DSL, NOT Netgear. So if all you guys at Netgear are listening, I take back all those bad things I said about you guys .... We are now fully connected. We've got a laptop downstairs that has its own built in 54g adapter running Windows XP SPII and my PC running Windows 2000 PRO and a Netgear WG311T adapter is upstairs. Just as an oh-by-the-way, I added a Dlink ANT24-0400 antenna to the WG311T instead of the stock Netgear antenna that it came with, otherwise the stock antenaa would have been buried among a bunch of cables and hidden in the back of the PC and not exacttly in the best possible position for maximum reception. We've been up and running for couple hours now.I'm happy. I'm up and running or should I say "flying".I'll have to wait and see if the performance degrades over time as some people have experienced.
It prints so clear and takes all 3 types of memory. I love the fact you can take it with you and insert the memory card and get your pictures.NO WAITING!!! ITS COOL!!!
I've ordered another frame with Photoflex LitePanel Legs, this PVC frame is easy to setup within minutes, you can easily attach and detach the fabrics (sold separatly).
This has been a great keyboard. Ordered my second one today. I have had no problems and works great for macintel media center. Good design of trackball and right and left 'mouse' keys. Someone was thinking when they put this together.
Does the job and a good buy. Not a real decorator item, though.
I use to carry a bag of CD's to work everyday. Now I take my ipod, I just slip it in my pocket and off I go.I thought it would be confusing to load music on the ipod. Wrong! it was real simple to load the songs and I bought a dock station to listen to my music. I wish I had bought it sooner.
Everything was just the way is supposed to be.....no problems with anythingthanks
i like the colors,i like how comfortable it was the switch on the side didn't really change anything much overall it was well worth 25$$
I just love athlon the best prices for the best system!! great its just great!
I am using this filter so I can use my F1.4 and f2.8 lenses wide open in broad daylight. There is a unique look to a photo with very shallow depth of field (without super telephoto) in bright sunlight without it blown out.Works great. There is a cooler color shift, although easily corrected in post.I also tried it with studio lighting. Cool results. However, so dark TTL indoors that the camera could not AF, so I had to assist it with an led spot flashlight.Shooting video in daylight with it works well also. Word of caution: the cooler color shift in video with this filter may not be color corrected the same as photo since there is no raw data. I had a difficult time color correcting the video without it looking unnatural. Unless that's the look you are going for.I was shooting with Nikon D800, prime lenses. Midday direct sun and under shadow. Daylight balance.Your results may vary.Great filter, great build.
I purchased these for two of my children. For the price, I think they are a great value, but the earbuds must be upgraded. I have a pair of $8 Sony earbuds that sound much better than the garbage that comes standard with these. The sound levels all blended together, produced static, and sounded muffled. That rant out of the way, upgrade the headphones, and this is really a nice little mp3 player. The equalizer works nice and this unit really does produce nice sound. I like it better than the ipod shuffle just because of the equalizer settings and the LCD display that allows you to see what song is playing, artist info... That being said, the LCD display does drain battery life a little quicker.I bought $10 headphones for these, and still came in $20 cheaper than the shuffle, and there are some pretty decent inexpensive earbuds out there.If the battery life was a bit longer, and they came with better earphones, I would have given this a full 5 stars. I am very happy, however, and my wife and I are considering picking one of these up for ourselves.
Love this bag, every thing fits . Soft compartments with Velcro to adjust the exact size you need. Was soooo pleased with this I gave away all my other camera bags!!!
These ink cartridges that one purchases from Amazon are superior - always last a long time and much cheaper than buying them elsewhere. They work well with Canon printer.
I bought this product to create DVD movies from my SONY Camcorder and I love it. It is an excellent product, easy to install and comes bundled with Nero.FK
I considered many routers, but since the price was right and the favorability was back and forth on the router, I decided to give the Netgear a try.I followed the directions on the hardware installation and went to the router's online web page to continue the setup. My main interest is setting up a secure wireless environment, but I found myself not knowing what I needed to do. After reading about wireless connections on the internet, I figured out how to use WEP encryption and how to set up my PC (and Mac) as well as my router. I also learned about allowing only certain MAC addresses to use the modem. This information, if provided directly by Netgear, would have been helpful.As far as the connection, I found if I kept the channel away from the same channel used by my 2.4 GHz phones, I had no problems and got really good range (about 50 feet) without losing the connection or it becoming &quot;weak.&quot;If you're considering this router, I'd say go for it. You could always return it. :)
I had lots of trepedation about embarking on the wireless journey; these things never seem to go well the first time, and I was pretty sure the thing would have me rolling around on the floor trying to strangle its in 10 minutes. And I sure did not want to call cus support because we all know how that is these days.Surprise! I read the instructions and hooked up to my cable modem (ATT Broadband) and it worked immediatly, no worries, and I didn't even end up having to configure anything. This feature might be unique to ATT Broadband, but their network apparently recognizes a new node as soon as it appears.I also bought two wireless cards for two laptops. And here is my word of warning, mirroring the review below: The two boxes containing the cards were virtually identical, but one was Version 1, and the other Version 2. The V2 installed immediatly with no fuss and was working in less then a minute; the V1 was more of a struggle and required a few reboots; it has since been fine, but it seems slower, and I would highly recommend insisting on the V2 card and router.Lastly, my performance has been fantastic, but you might want to hold off and wait to see some reviews for the new 802.11 wireless version, as it can flow 54MB compared to this system's 11MB. But in my case, everything already runs like lightning, so I have no intention of upgrading for quite some time. Highly recommended, especially if you have ATT Broadband (no muss, no fuss).
This case protects the player from scratches and and all the ports and buttons are accessible.
When I recently got a new computer, I got into networking. After doing some research I settled on Linksys this system, since it seemed to come out on or near top in the usual tech magazines and got high marks for user friendliness. I've not been disappointed, even as a network novice. The system ran out of the box, I set up my network going straight to wireless (two desktops, using the USB receiver, and one laptop using the PCMCIA slot, one shared printer patched in via the Linksys print server so any station can print without the need for another station acting as print server) and I haven't had any issues. The manuals had some kinks but I got through the setup fine. Very satisfied customer.
it is great except for the fact that it does not charge the ipod. I used to have an fm transmitter just like this but it charged.
This product is a line splitter, you need two lines going into your wall from the router at first to be able to get the two from your jack in another room. Cables online is very helpful if you get confused as I was.
I've had mine for years. They sounded good in the 1980's and they sound just as good today. Plus they come with a 100% iron clad no questions asked lifetime warranty which I had to use when the cord simply wore out back in 2002. I got my new ones within a week.Sure they look like something out of Star Trek, but the sound is fabulous and they are very comfortable and for under $50, I don't see how you can beat them.
We bought 3 of these, and we love them. Sandisk is a trusted name in this household.
I bought this radio to use it as means of communication with truck drivers on the route between San Diego CA. and Phoenix, AZ. and stay on top of Black & Whites on the highway. It works great! every one can hear me loud and clear and I can receive incoming transmitions just as well. It is giving me about 3 to 5 miles distance without any trouble whatsoever.
This product was as advertised. It was a great value for the money. It functions just like a brand new one and I would not hesitate to buy from this company again.Why pay for a new one when the reconditioned one from ipodzen is just as good if not better.
Before buying any cable, make sure the length is what you need; I bought this to allow my monitor to be moved more freely, so I can adjust quickly between a standing and seated desk layout (regular cables are too short). Combined with a longer monitor cable, this has worked perfectly.
The case is well designed and made. The outer material feels durable, the inner shell soft and well padded. I like the inside pocket to hold your "USB" cable or other stuff. The case is a little bigger than the portable HD. The overall case is well formed and seams look carefully done.
I loved this camera at first and have only had it 6 months. Great pictures, so easy to use, nice video feature, etc. But here it is 6 months later, it's jammed, frozen, won't work and it's the holidays. I have to send it in to be fixed with no clue when I'll get it back. I've baby'd this thing and am never rough on it nor have gotten it moist, wet, anything. NOT IMPRESSED!
Just bought this to replace my ML-1710, which died after 18 months. I'm a grad student and mostly print research papers, web receipts and Yahoo maps. The quality of the print outs are more than sufficient for these purposes. Text is excellent, very sharp; graphics print fine---much better than a cheap ink jet, but don't expect to be able to print HQ B/W photos. The printer is a bit of a power hog. We have 50 amp service to our condo (orig. built 1900). Lights occasionally flicker slightly when the printer is "warm." Though, it's less of a power hog than the ML-1710---with the ML-1710, we'd get a 1 second brownout when it started its warm-up cycle! When the printer is warm, first page comes out in 10 seconds. When cold, it goes through a 15-second warm-up period (25 secs. to first page). Time-to-first-page seems shorter than the ML-1710. Successive pages come out fairly quickly, though it can't seem to do more than 5 or 6 pages without pausing to "think." It took 90 seconds to print the last 14 pages of a 15 page text-only postscript paper. That's 9.3 ppm. If it didn't pause to "think," it probably would have been able to achieve the 17ppm the box claims. The ML-1740 uses the same toner as the ML-1710. I'm currently using the toner from my dead 1710. Haven't opened the starter toner that came with the 1740. I run Debian Linux---all my comments on print quality are on print outs from Debian Linux. Since I already had Linux set up for the 1710, installation for the 1740 was a cinch. I just plugged in the printer and started printing. Setting up the 1710 wasn't very hard. I installed these packages using "apt-get install":cupsys cupsys-driver-gimpprint xpp cupsomatic-ppd foomatic-db-gimp-print(not sure if you need all of them). I configured CUPS by pointing my web browser at http://localhost:631/. I had to enter "root" and the root password in order to add the printer.Overall, a great little printer. I wonder: has anyone had success using toner refills?
it is a good card, but if you have a WM 5.0 PPC, e.g. Axim 51, then this will not work for you. Linksys do not have any plan to release a updated driver for WM 5.0.
MARK IS NOT HAD NEVER USED. TESTER TO WORK TODAY THE PERFECT NO BUGS OR ERRORS IN THEIR MEASUREMENTS recommend it.
The Tom Tom 720 was new and first rate, easy to use,very accurate,and clear voice both computer and human recorded. The only negative I've had was once I did not complete my trip to its destination & headed back with it wanting me to turn around to complete the trip until I shut it off, it never did readjust to the return trip but I had not programed a round trip into the unit.I think that the 720 is the best for the money and highly recommend it or the 920 that has a few more doodads & of course cost more.Tom Bastien
I bought these speakers as a Christmas gift for my son. They are really loud and clear. Much better than I expected. I often have to go into his room and scream "TURN DOWN THAT DAMN MUSIC!!!!". Needless to say...he loves them.
There is a serious problem with this product:The coaxial and Ethernet protection downgrade the connection speed, after installed it, my internet connection slow down from 12mbps to 5 mbps down load, after I removed it connection back to normal. so if you don't care about the network connection then it is good, otherwise, buy something else.
I bought this TV almost 3 years ago. So far I was so happy with it. amazing color, definition, great black, etc. suddenly, while I was watching TV, the colors change. everything started to look weird. Skin tones became green, yellows became red, etc.Today an authorize Sony repair company told me the "panel" is bad and I have to replace it. To fox the TV will cost $1,570.00. This TV is less than 3 years old and I watch TV less than an hour per day. I always have Sony TVs in the past and this is the first time something like this happened. Big disappointment in Sony.
I am not a hifist, but IMHO these speakers have very poor sound quality. Bass is lacking and sound is somehow distorted. I bought these for my work desktop, but I could not listen to these even 30 minutes. I am taking it back to the shop.
I opened the package and plugged the reader into my USB port, stuck the stick in, which in this case is a sony stick from a cybershot and whoop there it is! The new device showed up and I was immediately able to access the files. I like that ALOT!
I needed one HDMI cable, but for this price I bought two. I plugged them both in and neither of them worked. They displayed broken images and cut in and out. I ended up just going to target and buying a more expensive one. I'm bummed that I didn't end up saving money like I thought I would. It has other good reviews, so for the price it might be worth a try, but the two I bought didn't work. oh well.
Sound quality is not equal to an overpriced one but is good for home users. If you want theater quality then chances are you are not looking at this. But for those that want a good quality speaker for a good price this is it.Also the quality of the sound is related to the speaker wire (use at least 14ga or thicker), install, and your power source. Set all those up correct and this will work great.I did a 7 speaker setup with the Pyle speakers here from Amazon and they sound great. I used 12ga wire, installed them to direct the sound correctly, and used a good amp/receiver to power them with.I used the 6.5's for the rear and the 8's for the front as I have larger room. If you have a smaller room then just use the 6.5's and skip the eights.
Leave it up to Sony to come up with a better sync cradle, bravo! For the Clie 760c, the cradle (for syncing) and the AC adapter (for charging) can be used -- together or separately -- which makes them quite versatile.The flexibility is accomplished by fitting each piece with its own adapter plug -- so that either can be attached directly to the PDA. (The back of the cradle also accepts the charger's plug so that the two units can be used together.)When combined, the two operate as a normal desktop charge-up-your-PDA type sync cradle.But when used separately -- as I do -- the sync cradle makes for a great portable sync cord (which I carry with my laptop, no AC plug-in required, thank you very much!); and I use the power cord to recharge my Clie overnight -- in any room of my house (since, as a power cord only, attaching it to my PC isn't necessary, hooray!).Since I had a bad experience buying a non-Sony (iConcepts) sync cable (that had no sync button, get that!, making data transfer impossible), its nice to know that I can still obtain both functions -- charger and sync cord -- by buying just one Sony-made cradle for my Clie. Cool!
This is a great little system. My living room is medium size and it kicks out some crisp surround sound. My last surround system was a mix brand of speakers and were all quite old...and I spent a ton more on them than this entire unit. I think it's well worth the money and then some. I picked it up at Sears for $179. The only down is the cheap remote.
I wish I had nothing but nice things to say about this cable, but alas, I do not. Hot babes do not want me. My coworkers still think I'm weird. And my mother's chicken noodle soup (without biscuits- she never makes biscuits and that really upsets me) still tastes like crap.I was under the impression that Batman would pop out of the Amazon box, battling some evil foe in the name of audio fidelity. I was dissappointed to see that he sent Robin the man-boy instead. And not the motorcycle Robin from the 90s- it was the 50s Robin. Imagine my horror.Hell, I'd even have settled for Micheal Keaton Batman. I don't need the ninja Christian Bale.Don't be fooled by the glowing reviews. The truth is that you get what you pay for. And at the low low price of only one thousand bucks, you get Robin, not Batman. I think he may have been drunk too, He smelled like cheap scotch and urine, but that is neither here nor there.Buyer beware - just spend the extra three thousand bucks and get the platinum cable. That way you won't be disappointed.
Image quality on this non-L series lens is superb, a great complement to the 18 megapixel censors of either the 60D or 7D. You do have to be very close to your subject and the depth of field is very tight but the image quality is brilliant. Focus is sharp and the autofocus system is near silent. For the price, especially as this is a reasonably fast f2.8 lens, this is an excellent lens and a damn good portrait lens also with its 96mm equivalence.
Very easy to set up and use.Less features than the GTech Pro, but a much lower price.Very accurate when I used it at the dragstrip. Relatively accurate with HP and torque numbers (5%) compared to engine and chassis dynomometer results for my car.If you just care about the actual numbers, and don't need plots of the results, this works fine to see how well or poorly modifications work.
There is static on the am part and I called Bose tech department 2times to get help but there is still static. Very expense static I mightadd. Judy Scott 951-600-8688
I bought this case for my husband after the one he had for over 20 years was stolen. He does not use it to carry a notebook computer (usually), but computer software, tools, and accessories as well as standard office supplies like notebooks and pens. He loved his old case, so his expectations were high. He has not been disappointed. Targus delivers yet another quality product.
I'm no expert on these things, but we took them on our recent trip to Denali, and they were just what we needed! Rugged, good feel, excellent optics. We zoomed in so easily on the bears and sheep and other critters! They're too big for me to take to a football game, but for wilderness viewing, they're the tops in my book!
This is one of the best cameras I have ever had. It's portable, stylish, and best of all, easy to use. I dropped it once while I was using it--on concrete!--and absolutely nothing happened to it. However, you might want a camera with zoom, if you can afford the few extra bucks. I haven't tried it, but from what I know I would recommend the Kodak F600. It's pretty much the same as this one but with zoom capability. But overall, this is a great camera.
This webcam is easy to use and have pretty good immage. My daughter uses it on her laptop.
Installed in a few minutes. Windows XP recognized it automatically. I didn't have to fool with installing any drivers.It just worked... Great product.
I bought this cable years ago. It has gone though many, many moves as I am military. This thing still works great. I use it for my original XBOX system with the component adapter as an additional system in the garage. My problem with Monster is the price.
I use these in myHP Officejet Pro L7580 Color All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (C8187A#ABA). It prints out pretty good quality photos -- obviously not as good as my husband's printer-- but good enough quality to hand them out to family and students and for use at home and in the classroom. Having the right inks is crucial to quality.I have bought these in several colors and sizes from Amazon with no difficulty whatsoever. I haven't had any defective cartridges. But I trust Amazon and its attention to quality customer service and I know that they would replace any defective cartridges. So often it isn't worth the risk or the time to buy from another seller. I know that the same sizes can be had from generic ink companies and that empty cartridges can be refilled -- maybe for $10 each at a drugstore. However, in my work and dealing with photographs, having inks be standardized and predictable is more important than the $5 savings from refilling color inks.Oh, and I love the little box under the In Stock information that tells me:Will This Work with Your Printer?Yes! This will work with the HP Officejet Pro L7580 Color All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (C8187A#ABA)So simple!
This cable did not work at all. I hoped that the good reviews were true. Maybe I just got one of the many bad ones.
As noted in prior reviews, it is a little loud (fan noise) however, I found that after a while I don't even notice it. As to function, it has responded flawlessly to several brownouts / short interruptions in power. I have a Dell Studio XPS purchased at the beginning of 2010 and found out the hard way that the regular UPS I had (TrippLite Smart1500LCD SmartPro UPS) would not function due to the requirements of the power supply in my new PC. I read several articles about replacing the power suppply to overcome these problems, but decided that the wisest choice was to replace the UPS with one that provided true sine wave output that my PC expected. I have not been disappointed with my selection. I moved the old Smart1500LCD to one of my other PC's with less demanding power supply expectations, so I don't feel I wasted my prior investment.
If you are looking for a great affordable printer that does all in one and has great quality and price try Canon MV700 it{s fabulous.
I bought this cable to connect my Playstation 2 to my Sony audio receiver. The connector does not fit correctly in either of the two devices. If I push hard, it'll get to a point where it'll be in enough to get a good signal through and not have the connector fall out. What were they thinking?
This is working so much better than another one I bought from someone else. So far, so good!! Thank you !
Every time we had a power surge, my cash register lost all memory giving me 5 hours worth of work to re-program it. I had it on the usual power strip which wasn't doing diddly. So I purchased one of these. I can't really tell if it works until the next power outage and surge...and hopefully, I won't really know that we had a power surge!
The package was sealed but upon opening the lens had alot of lint on it as if it was used.
Awesome quality! Awesome background paper! And I didn't have to spend hours steaming it like I did with my fabric backdrops.
While I didn't get this here, I did research it here, and make comparisons to other units here. Panasonic goes through grades of units, as the PM number gets higher, they have progressively more power, features, and a better speaker system. This is for the traditional stereo user who wants a two-speaker unit, and not have speakers spread all over the room. The two speakers with the unit are very high performance. Two large subwoofers in the sides are powered by a separate amplifier. You have two sets of wires from the amplifier unit. One for the subwoofers, (side of each speaker cabinet) and one for the midrange and high speakers, both in the front of the speaker cabinet.In the picture, it may look like the speakers are tilted to give the unit perspective. This is not true, they are actually a bit wedged shaped to allow the subwoofers to project out into the room, from the side of the speakers the subwoofers point outward. You'll want to know that the CD changer can replace any cd while the player is on, except the one playing. Each of the five cd trays is separate, so access is easy. The display on this unit is very imformative with scrolling text messages. It displays behind the mirrored coating, with a eye easy, light blue color, that is easy to see in dark or light, without being distractive.The radio section and cassette are nice. The external antennnas brought in many stations I've not normally heard. I can't say I tried the MP3, or the other digital sound features. Its just another option that makes this a good little unit for the money. My final test was checking out the PM 27, a step down, but close to his unit, as compared to others at a local retail store. Sony, Philips, Memorex, and others could not compare to even the step-down unit. You really could not compete, till you went to the 5.1 speaker surround systems, these cost more money, with less features (typically no radio or cassette included with them).The unit has a nicely small, and convenient remote that controls most features. There are various pre-set equalizer settings, that change the sound to your taste. I believe you can customize your own, but you'll probably find one of these canned settings pleasing enough to your current listening mood. The unit is solid, heavy wood cabinet speakers, and a very heavy, steel, amplifier cabinet. This keeps the unit from having the rattles and squeeks of all the other models I tried. All in all, if you need a bookshelf system, this is the one to get.
I was one of the lucky people who got an ipod video for Christmas and I think it it amazing. The look of it is a lot cooler and there are so many neat features on it.Space: In my opinion, there is enough space to upload every song you listen to. My dad has an ipod photo, and he has put every single song that he owns on it. He listens to a LOT of music but the amount still only came to 3,500 song. That is only half the amount of what the ipod video can hold.Battery life: If you are just listening to music, then the battery should last you a good time. Playing games on your ipod though will just wipe it out. This is bad if your on a trip and start playing games, unaware of that.In conclusion, this ipod is the best yet. Yes, the the screen is bigger. This means that pretty soon you'll be spending 30 bucks on a good case. Unfortunatly, there are not many good cases out right now. You need the case though if you want to protect you're screen from scratches since you now need it to watch videos. The price of the videos on itunes is low and are well worth it. All in all, this ipod will go down as the coolest one out.
This was the perfect replacement for my bad power supply. It slid right in and all of the cables were just as they should have been and connected to everything.
I hate these headphones.Get hax570s instead!These have terrible sound quality and fit really weird. I'd just go for the HAX570s because those have so much better sound it is uncomparable. Avoid these, not worth 25 dollars!
Hook this up the network and print. Just works. I had to add it to Network Magic since I have that running.
I was a little skeptical of using this cover at first but since it came as part of the package deal I thought I would try it. Now I feel it is well worth it. What it gives you is protection from screen scratches and a belt clip for holding the gpsr hands free. In addition the padding gives you a better grip on the unit. You don't have to remove it to use the cable for downloads and all the buttons are uncovered. (You do have to remove it to install fresh batteries.)
Got this for my new MUVI micro camcorder and all it's accessories. Works perfectly. Pulled out the pre-perforated foam to make holes for the various parts. Everything fits! This seller has the best price on the web for Pelican waterproof boxes.
Subject says it all.Don't waste time buying them online. Get them from a local store you can return them to.
Since we bought this tv, we have had nothing but problems with it and with Sharp. During the first month, we returned it to the store due to a banding issue. During the second month, we called the company to use the warranty to return it again due to the same banding issue. They sent us a new tv which came with yet another banding issue and dark vertical lines that looked like a burn in. We called the company to use the warranty again and they decided to send us the new model(64U), which we just received. This is our 4th tv which is not a new one, but a refurbished one, that came without the correct mounting screws and without a power cord. The only thing Sharp said they could do for us was send us the cord & screws, so in the meantime we are left without a tv.
This is a "cheap access point", in all possible interpretations of the phrase. Sure it's very inexpensive, but it has its quirks. None that can't be overcome, of course.#1 - SetupThe physical installation is a snap. Plug in the cables and you're done. Installing and configuring with the USB configuration program was easy. But then you have to switch to the SNMP configuration tool if you want to use any of the more useful features like MAC authentication. Only problem: you need to assign it an IP address, which is hard for those of us that use public IP addresses, since you either waste a public IP or set up a private IP on a different mask and alias the configuring computer's interface to communicate with the private netmask. It's manageable for someone that does networking for a living, but certainly not for a typical consumer.#2 - Signal Strength and LatencyI don't think this is as strong as most AP's. I can AdHoc between two cards across my apartment complex, but I only get very weak intermittent signals using the AP from the same location. While playing games such as WarCraft 3 over the WLAN, I often times get timeouts and lag, for something that only averages 20ms in ping times even if the cards are in good range with 80-90% signal.#3 - SNMPFor a product that claims to be SNMP manageable, it certainly isn't SNMP compliant. It uses its own proprietary SNMP OID's and can't be used with typical management programs. On the good side, there's a Perl filter online for those interested in running MRTG for bandwidth usage graphs over this AP. VERY useful.Overall, I would recommend this AP as it is very cheap and still useful for all my needs.
Got this hooked up a couple of days ago. I had the receiver and the camera side by side and was getting all kinds of static noise and a jumpy picture. Might be because I have 2 other wireless routers in the house also. Haven't tried another channel, will do that soon. The low light feature really doesn't do much, I can't see 5 feet in front of the camera, even with my porch light on at night. Picture is good during the day. As long as you turn the sound off and don't mind a little bit of a jumpy picture, it's not bad for a wireless outdoor camera.
This is a fun little camera, if you are shooting in daylight. Its fun to capture the frames of a fast moving object, but the intervals are almost too close together. Someone has to be running or jumping to get results you want.The flash bothered me as well with this camera. I shot some with it at a small concert hall, I was maybe 8 ft. away from the performer, and the flash did not reach him. The shots I got with the flash were so dark, that facial features were un recognizable, and all that was seen was a little shine off the instruments, and the stage lights. I was shooting with ISO 400, so I expected to get a little more on the film.If I had known these two things before, I probably wouldn't have purchased it. Go with a different lomo camera. I would.
I looked at a number of scanning devices, and features offered by the CanoScan appealed to me. I had never used a scanner, but I wanted to put some slides on disks, and I found that a number I had taken some 40 years ago had faded and turned pink. I wasn't too hopeful, but I put in some of the worst slides, and I was totally amazed by the results. Pictures of sea and sky were restord beyond belief. I have only been using the scanner for a few weeks, but thus far, I believe it was worth every cent. Wonderful results at a reasonable price. Amazon delivery was very prompt. I can't attest to the highly technical aspects of the CanoScan, but from my view, a worthwhile buy.
This is a great camera, especially for the price you pay for it. I've had mine for over a year and have taken over 5,000 pictures. I'm very satisfied with the results. The only thing I started noticing is the lens that comes with the kit doesn't work as good as it did when I first bought the camera. It is slower (AF) now and doesn't seem to focus very good in AF mode. So I'm getting ready to buy a new and better lens. Other than that it's a great product. I recommend it.
This unit does exactly what it supposed to do with no hiccups whatsoever (At least not yet). It distributes the VGA Signal to all monitors and gives a perfect picture as the original display.
Not the same quality of the pelican brand but ok. The box has a watertight seal and can hold quite a few items you intend to keep dry. It can be used to keep survival kit, electronics, etc. dry inside a vehicle or packs, etc. It fits nicely inside the Maxpedition Mongo Versipack to keep items protected and dry. High visibility yellow will prevent loss if you are using it in the dark outdoors.
I bought this Tamrac 9x because I needed a bag to hold my Nikon D90 with my 80-200mm lens attached. Previously I used a Lowepro sling bag, which I still adore. However, that bag simply didn't have the space for my longer lens. An I wanted a top-loading bag for my big lens.The Tamrac bag has three compartments--the middle one will contain my long lens attached to my camera, and the compartments on either side will hold an additional lens or two and minor accessories. An outside zippered compartment holds memory cards and batteries. So, everything I need fits. The general construction of the bag is good.The trouble with this bag is in carrying it between shooting. The balance of this bag is just awful, especially with a heavy beast of a lens inside. The problem stems from the attachment points of the strap, which in practice cause the bag to slide downward along your back. The bag quickly sags down to your rear-end so that the cushioned part of the strap is along your back side instead of on your shoulder where it is supposed to be. There is no amount of adjusting to fix this problem--it is a design flaw. The only fix would be to change the placement of the strap attachment points and to change the strap design itself.This bag has a handle on top, and I often end up just carrying it like a briefcase because that is better than having my camera sagging to my waist and bumping me with every step I take. Not what I wanted. If I tighten the strap significantly it precludes getting the camera out without removing the bag from my person, which was the whole point of the top-loading design. The padded part of the strap never sits on my shoulder, but always ends up down my back somewhere.One other issue with this bag is the way the compartments inside are attached. Like many other manufacturers, Tamrac uses velcro to secure the walls of the compartments. However, the placement of the velcro is such that it rubs my expensive lens every time I put it in the bag, which will wear on my lens over time. That doesn't make me happy.I don't know if there is a top-loading bag that is better than this one, but I do know that this design is flawed. If you plan on carrying your camera any distance with this bag like a backpack or sling I'd suggest looking elsewhere or being prepared to try to modify the bag yourself with a different strap arrangement. That may be what I end up trying.
I purchased these as a requested Christmas gift for our 14 year old niece. It was about in the middle, costwise, of the various IPOD speakers out there on the market. She preferred this as it was lightweight and more portable than some others. Although I know little about these things, it did work well in terms of producing clear sound, which is after all the primary purpose! She was delighted so I give it 5 stars on the recommendation of a teenager.
This card is fast enough to use on my new camcorder. The price was right and the frustration free packaging was great.
This product saves cooking time and preserves the flavors of the foods I cook. Because I'm vegetarian retaining the flavors and food value of what I cook is important to me. If I use regular cooking methods I really notice the flavor loss. And best of all I rarely buy canned goods anymore so I'm not getting the chemicals from the processing and the recycling is cut way down!
This was so great! I went looking for an older model but found this for actually half the price! It was delivered in just a few days and was brand new! I strongly recommend this merchant!
Great for work and keeps laptop out of rain. The price was right. I hope it lasts a while for me
I haven't used many webcams - I'm sure there are a lot better ones, but I just wanted an inexpensive one that I could talk to friends and family with. This one is easy to setup and use with existing IM programs like Yahoo Messenger. Decent picture, not a lot of picture quality adjustment settings available. Has a feature to auto zoom and pan to a face. Decent built in mic. My frame rate was poor, like 1 fps, but I imagine that is due to my connection speed, since upload speeds are usually a lot slower than download. All in all, no complaints, good decent webcam for basic use.
I bought 2 of them. one for my sons kindergarten class & one for him at home. It'd been over a year and both of them are still working fine. even the one in the kindergarten class. My son is now in the first grade.
The difference in quality with the M1000DAV HDMI cable compared to the standard lower grade HDMI cables is amazing. It is worth paying more for this cable especially if you have a HD DVD player or HDTV. The length is good and the overall qualify is the cable is great. It came with removable plastic connection shields that keep dirt from getting into the cable when it is not in use. The cable is very good and flexible, and well-insulated. I cannot find anything wrong with it, and highly recommend it to anyone.
this is the incorrect part for the HP LaserJet 1100.Item cannot be used and seller will not replace.Perhaps listing the actual size of the end of cable would assist in determining the fit.This cable end is about twice the size of the HP connection.
I used with my Garmin 60 CSx and it works well but it drops down sometimes when my SUV shakes significantly. Also the it is not easy to use with the DC adapter cord.
I really love the quality of the photos. It's really easy to use. The only thing I don't like is that it has no sound (speaker) when you use the video feature. I have all my videos with no sound.Other than that it's a good camera.
I give it a three because the image on screen in the mirror viewfinder is very poor. I tried to use the setup with my dvr-dvd305 on the first day and couldn't use the viewfinder at all. It was sunny and i wasn't very deep so all of the ambient light makes for a unusable viewfinder. For day 2 i made a hood for the fold out camera screen out of cardboard and that helped somewhat but i still ended up "pointing and shooting". I think with some opaque tape inside the housing and a better hood that this would be a very good system for the money.My other complaint is that the description doesn't say how much weight will need to be added to sink the housing. Sony doesn't sell or recommend where to get weights either. I started with 16 oz. as recommended by another buyer but ended up needing 48 oz otherwise it's very hard to frame a steady shot while holding the camera down. I purchased dive belt weights and zip-tied them to the base.overall it's a good design
I bought this backpack for my husband when he went back to grad school. It lasted through 2 years of grad school so it served its purpose however, every zipper is now broken and the lumbar support in the back has cracked. He still uses it but the main features of the backpack are now not usable. He did say that while using it those 2 years it was a great backpack in that it was light and easy on his back and surprisingly fit a lot of stuff.
Just try to find this many DVD's that are write ables anywhere else for the same price locally was foolish. They work like a charm albeit I am just spinning 8x not the full 16x speed as described but they burn great so far. Not sure if I will ever need any more than 100 DVD's but who knows?!?
What can you say about 1ft patch cables? Either they work or they don't.I ordered these patch cables by Cables to Go over 2 years ago and they are still going strong. I love the snagless heads (I always seem to break the non-snagless ones) and the quality of the cables. Sure I could have made my own for cheap but I've spent enough time creating cables to know that it gets old fast. Definitely worth it to me. Highly recommended!
I had pretty high hopes for this pen, thinking it would replace my cracked, epoxied-together 8 year old one. I tried waving it over my tablet (an Intuos2 XD-06-08-U model), but nothing happened. Tried tapping with the eraser, nothing. Then I thought deleting the current stylus listed in the wacom control panel would do it, still nothing. Tried wacom's preference file utility to delete all my preferences and restarted my computer, still nothing. Uninstalled the driver and tried a few older versions, restarting each time, no response at all. The light on my tablet never blinked or flashed green as it does with my old pen, the cursor never moved. I boxed it back up and sent it back to be returned in less than an hour. Really disappointed in this one. The shipping was prompt, and the construction of the pen itself looked just as sturdy as when I first got this tablet back in 2004. Ordered a monoprice tablet to replace this one. Might take apart my old pen and make a new casing for it though.
I'v e been very please with the output of the Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD lens.I use to carry around two Canon and one Vivitar wide angle lens to get the range of shots that I was looking for with my Canon 40D.I've replaced those lenses with two Tamron lenses. The 18-200mm lens and a 10-24mm wide angle lens.I'm getting all I could ask for with both those lenses.
This allowed me to add a DVD player to a TV that's 20 years old in the man cave. The picture is fantastic from the DVD player! I routed the sound to my surround sound amp and it sounds great. There is a 75 ohm input and output for your cable service. It auto senses when a video device is connected to the video input, i.e. DVD, and switched to that input automatically when the device is on.Highly recommend!!
Seems to work as long as you don't let your GE Digital Answering machine take the call. This thing hangs it up! The Tech support from Privacy told me that this does not work with the GE machine.
You will not find a better sounding speaker set for the money. I have these mounted under the eave of out shop and out of direct sunlight and weather.
This printer has excellent quality, features and can do just about any task you send it. The stackable trays are great for different types of jobs. I have had the printer for 3 years and have not had to change the toner yet. I do use it for home business only, this printer is pretty heavy and takes up a lot of space for home use.I trust HP quality and know this printer will outlive many similar models.The printer driver settings are easy to use, but the menu options on the printer itself are hard to navigate and save.If you do consider this printer, buy additional memory for it, because the 8MB internal memory is not enough for many jobs, and is quite slow. 64MB will be plenty for about 40 bucks more.
Great product. Works great with my MacBook and Mac OS X Leopard's Time Machine. Easy setup: no manual needed. Love the Firewire cable included. I only have two USB ports, so the firewire cable is quite handy (there's a USB cable in the box, as well).
I bought this player for my son and we both thought it was a nice unit. But after a week the battery and smart media bay would not secure after opening. Amazon processed the return to my satisfaction.
Amazon needs to realize they are losing business on their color ink cartridges because of this. Why charge shipping for black ink and not color? This is wrong.
As a tech, I've been a loyal customer of LaCie for replacement drives. They were highly rated and I liked their service. So at the end of 2004, when I needed a DVD burner, I bought the internal version of this one, which got high ratings. With very light use, the drive worked fine for about six months. Then it started reporting errors such as "the connection is not stable" and refusing to burn disks. As a tech, I tried to troubleshoot the problem myself. I did some research on line and installed all the latest updates to no avail. I tried the drive on several Macs, in several drive enclosures and tried installing it internally.By the time I gave up and called LaCie, I had just passed out of my one-year warrantee. For some reason, the tech told me that based on my serial number, I had gotten in just in time to have my warrantee honored. First, LaCie blamed the disks, which didn't make sense, since this "premium" drive was rejecting numerous brands. At their advice, I spent money on TDK disks and managed to burn a couple of DVDs before the drive went completely South.It refused to burn anything and misreported the types of disks I put in -- such as reporting that it had a blank CD-R when I had put in a TDK DVD. That phase ended very quickly and the drive entered its current useless state. It now crashes any app, such as iTunes, Disk Utility or Toast, that looks for a burner. After I wasted even more of my time, LaCie decided that they were not going to service the drive after all because I first called after the warrantee ran out.I understand that a company may need to draw the line when a call comes after the warrantee technically runs out. But they told me at first that they would take care of it, greatly wasting my time. And their tech didn't call back when he said he would. And it peeves me to no end that I spent good money on a product that did so little work before it up and died. I probably burned between 20 and 30 disks total with this drive before it became a total failure. That's about $5 per disk burned. Now, time and money wasted, I am moving on to another brand. Beware of LaCie's lemons.
We purchased this spotting scope a few years ago. The viewing field is surprisingly dim and lacks the vibrance you'd like to see from a product like this. In particular, you see its shortcomings when you compare it to a more expensive pair of binoculars or even a decent handheld scope.We also have an issue with the eyepiece falling out because of the wimpy threads that hold on the locking ring. Getting service has also been difficult, as the local dealer told us we'd have to contact the manufacturer directly, after the manufacturer referred us to the dealer.If this is all you can afford, I'd save your money for another year and buy something better.
We use many of these cds they are great for our catalog cd every one has worked perfectly with no problems.
This model is a real Denon, not the jerkit city model the DCM 27 is??? The DCM 290 is a great product!
Good pictures in low light. I compared the pictures taken with this camera with my friend's Olympus in low light. While the pictures taken with Olympus came out grainy, the Canon one were still sharp. Also, very few pictures got blurred because of camera shake.Quite happy with this camera.
Though these speakers have good overall sound and it is built well. It lacks true tonal range for the money, you'd be better off buying its lesser priced siblings. The bass no matter where you set the bass level balance between mid range and bass is not smooth. The cross over is not enough to be a good match between sub and sats.I also found the soundstage to be disapointing. These speakers are not meant to be a replacement to a home stereo. But in a nearfield set-up as they are designed for and as advertised the spacial and depth wasn't what I'd expect. I tried different placements,media and sources and none really delivered up to what I'd expect. I have purchase the $40 PC works (as well as many other Creative Labs Speakers) and they deliver as good as sound and better soundstage than these speakers(PC Works as is a little weaker is the bass department due to it's plastic enclosures,but has a smoother responce.)Don't get me wrong they are excellent speakers; a little pricey. Just don't buy in to the advertising. Expect low and you won't be dissapointed. Buy in to the press and manufacture you might be dissapointed. But for a $140 whose really complaining. You are paying for what you get here. And at this price range these speakers are much better than the competion and other brands at higher cost.***Note*** Correction and apoligies 12/24/03After a couple weeks of breaking in. The Speakers got a lot smoother in there responce. The soundstage opened up considerably. I began to notice this after a couple days and as time went by the speakers improved by leaps and bounds. To make sure I ran some test CD's and some reference CD's to make sure what I was hearing was true. It was!!!!My first ascessment was a bit pre-mature. I for some reason didn't think that computer speakers need to be broken in as my audio eq. has.These are great speakers and an excellent buy. Especially for entry-level audiofiles on a small (budget/space). Be patient unlike myself here in this instance. I recomend these speakers with renew conviction. Creative Labs have done their job well on this one. Go buy them today you won't be disapointed.
I mainly got these disks for using them in the machine shop. We are running all HAAS machines and mainly run on 3.5 floppy. They work for what I have needed them for, just storing programs from the computer to go into the machine. Works great!
The clarity of this camera is fuzzy. I can only see shadows and not the clear faces of the people.
I work in an investment firm .Everyone in the office received a new HP 4315, approx 3 months ago. Well we had canon units before and these blow them away. For ease of use and dependability these win hands down. I have never had a paper jam or a fax lost yet. They work as advertised and better, and we put them through the ropes.A very well made multi - task printer.
I've purchased the Sunforce 39810 80-watt solar panel, and completed the easy installation. I also purchased the 30 Amp controller. Both units are working as advertised. The panel provides approx 4.7 amperes on a sunny day to recharge my battery.
The title says it all. This thing is built like a brick and was dropped onto hard surfaces dozens of times over the years. used it with mostly with the car kit but I used the home kit for parties and whatever. I used to literally throw it into my glove box every time I got out of the car and the thing never suffered a single scratch. I am selling it on Ebay since it was replaced by my Droid. I ditched the XM subscription too since everything I need I get on Pandora for a fraction of the cost of XM.Although I am selling mine now (I came here originally to get a description for my Ebay ad)I do not regret this purchase one bit.
As it has been labeled in the Linksys web site, it's a Home router, and as for a home network user like myself, I am more then satisfied with its performance and stability. The Utility setup is very user friendly, I found the time and application QoS prioritization function very useful and easy to setup. Function and setup wise, it may not be suitable for complex network, but for Home network, it is a solid unit.
I debated about buying a CP for a while mainly due to high cost of the good quallity ones. However, after trying this polarizer for a while, I am very pleased with the purchase and I think it is worth the money.
This product is okay, worth the money, but not outstanding. I was expecting higher quality sound. I've had a couple TEAC micros for years and they sound better. Even changing the Sony speakers didn't really improve the quality much. Nevertheless, the Sony is worth the money. I was just hoping for more.
It's a bit expensive but you can't make mistake buying this. It's so clear that I can see the metal ring only. This has been a great filter + protector for my 18-200mm VRII Nikon lens, which I normally use as almost all around lens. Be careful from the dust though - this filter 'attracts' dust.
The Axis 207MW is a very fine device: the optical quality is good, and the unusually high resolution gives a clear, broad field of view. The camera performs well in low light. It may have problems when the lighting contrast (exposure latitude) is too great; but I have encountered that only when trying to view outdoors scenes at certain times of day. This camera can be used through a window, but it is really meant for indoor use. The instructions say that direct sunlight will damage the sensor, so for outdoor scenes, one should arrange for a window with a north view.The Axis cameras are the most suitable ones for Mac users. The 207 series is compatible with Bonjour, which means that the camera will instantly work on your LAN. Following directions, hook up with Cat5/6 cable, go to Safari, and open Bonjour. From there you can make all the necessary set-up adjustments, including for wireless local and Internet use. I have both my Axis 207AWs programmed to be accessible remotely over the Internet. That requires access to the router for port-forwarding, but the Axis side of the set-up is easy, the directions are good, and the tech support is excellent. Use is comfortable, and the set-up options very clear yet versatile, when compared with other cameras I have used.I regard the Axis 207MW as a high quality product, outclassing its competition.
The box would suggest that this server is Mac compatible. IT IS NOT. There are no instructions available from D-Link, written, oral or on-line, for installing on a Mac.Scanner networking is NOT implemented on many printers, including most of those listed on the box.Finally, it doesn't work well even on Windows machines. I spent over three hours trying to install it and make it work on an XP Pro based machine, to no avail. Eventually, both the tech support guy and I both tired and tacitly decided to give up.I am generally familiar with networking, including wireless networking. I pity anyone with less experience trying to use this server.
I read the reviews and thought I might try on my own, regardless of the bad reviews. However, I found the SAME thing happened, the Color Ink Cartridge was NOT FILLED. I am about to contact the seller directly.
look up the &quot;Monster Cable J2 HCAM SM-6 Hi-8/S-VHS&quot; kit. Although it is titled for camcorders, it has the Super Video 2 (6 ft) and the Interlink 250 (6 ft) for only $5 more. The Interlink 250 are excellent quality RCA cables that by themselves sell for $30. Trust me on this one... I went and looked at the packages to compare. You can also look up the products on the Monster Cable homepage. Enjoy listening!
I first bought the casio Exlim did'nt like the dock system!So I bought the optio 4.The Quality of the Casio is much better! Made in Japan vs Philippines (BUT) the camera is still very good!You can order the Casio Exilm wallet type case and it works fine! You can find at a lower price at other dealers..OH yes!It has software included but,I found Kodak easyware MUCH more simple and looks great when you use full screen.You can download from Kodak websight..
Does it's job, nothing special about it. Not the best looking cables but they were a good price and work great with my Nexus One connected to my AV receiver. I've had issues with other cables that were cheaply made where my phone would skip to the next song or rewind or pause because something was shorting those controls in the phone. But these cables don't do that at all - they work well.
With the limited experience I have with the DVDR985 Recorder I say it is worth the investment and I will rate it 4 star. However, Customer Service rates a big ZERO.Read on.As mentioned in one of the reviews, I downloaded the Owner's Manual from the Philips website and read it a few times. Having also read many of the reviews I decided I would order a DVDR985 Recorder.On December 31, 2002, I placed my order and promptly received it on January 6, 2003 at about 2:00 p.m. EST. I proceeded to unpack the recorder and started connecting per the instructions. After a few hours of frustration trying to follow the owners manual I decided to follow the directions on the front cover. "for fast help, call us first 1-800-531-0039"I must apologize for such a lengthy explanation, but if you have to contact Customer Service you need to know what to expect.At 3:40 p.m. I called the number listed above which was answered by an automated answering system prompting me to press 1 for an English speaking operator followed by 2 for a DVD Technician and was told to standby and my call would be answered in the order in which it was received.At 3:50 p.m. a live person requested my name, address and telephone number, they wanted to know what my problem was with what type of unit. We had great difficulty understanding each other and it took 6 minutes for me to make the operator understand my name, address and telephone number.My name and address are not lengthy, (my name has 12 characters, my street address 11, city & state 12 and my telephone number 10).At 3.56 p.m., I was put on hold until 4:05 p.m. when I was advised that a technician would contact me within the next 24 to 48 hours. I asked the operator if something more reasonable could be worked out as I could not set by the telephone for the next 24 to 48 hours. The operator repeated the same 24 to 48 hour comment. I went back to the manual and after another few more hours finally got the unit working.I was never contacted within the next 24 to 48 hours.On January 16, 2003 I received an envelope postmarked January 13, 2003 with a letter dated January 8, 2003 from Philips Customer Service requesting I contact them, as I could not be reached at the telephone number I provided.On January 16, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. I called the number listed in the letter and after the usual automated answering system I was greeted by an operator and I requested to speak to the person that had signed the letter. I was put on hold for a brief period and the operator returned to say the technician had just stepped out to lunch and would return in about a half hour and assured me that the technician would return my call upon his/her return. The operator verified my telephone number.At 3:00 p.m. with no return call I called again and spoke to a different operator who told me that the person I requested was assisting a customer and when they were finished I would be the next one called. I asked how long I should wait before I called again in case I wasn't called. We agreed on 4:00 p.m.. This operator also verified my telephone number.At 4:00 p.m. I called and requested to speak to the same person and after a brief hold was told that the person was out to lunch and would return a call upon his/her return. I then asked to speak to a supervisor and was told that all supervisors were busy. "I give up!"I finally have this unit working and as luck would have it, my own DVD player will not play these recordings. The manual leaves a lot to be desired for connections and the DVD+R and DVD+RW explanations are quite an education. I have done much experimenting with HQ/SP/LP/EP and clearly HQ and SP are better. With some practice the operation is relatively simple and works quite well.With the treatment I received from Customer Service I should return the unit but my hands are tied and I am proceeding with the many hours needed to record 70 years of family gatherings and functions beginning in the 1930's obtained from 8 & 16 millimeter B/W movies through to present day digital video that must be preserved on DVD for further generations.P.S.Today is January 20, 2003 and as yet I have not heard from anyone at Customer Service and yes I have caller ID and my phone does not block 800 numbers.For your general information;After sending 2 letters by registered mail to two different Philips addresses,a service representative contacted me by phone on February 14,2003 at 8:10 P.M.EST
I initially ordered this on 2/12 from Amazon and as of, March 15, 2006, I had not received the refills due to some delay. I eventually received them. Despite the delay, I am very pleased with the product and the labelmaker. I wish that the tape separated a little easier from the backing or if there was a way that when the label exits the machine at cutting time, there could be a 'tear here' corner cut to make separating the tape from its backing easier.
I bought 2 as gifts and they are loving every minute of their travels with the GPS!!
I used this scanner for about 150 frames of 35mm and 6 or so slides. The scan times are a bit too long, but, the results are worth the wait. The Digital ICE 4 suite of apps does a remarkable job of elminating scratches and worn out spots. It has the slide & 35mm film mount adapters included, comes with Nikon Scan, Nikon View and manuals. Nikon Scan could be more intuitive, but like all Nikon menus (including their cameras), they think differently than I do at least, so it took me a while to figure out all the different options. The software found it slightly hard to remember my settings - it was a bit complicated for a scanner, but it is a near-professional scanner, so well .. not much room to complain. On the whole, this scanner is worth the trouble - holds value well, and gives you excellent scans.
I bought these to use at NFL games, and I am very satisfied. I have only used them a couple of times so far, but they are working out great.They are small enough to fit in my pocket, a big plus. The included case is a good fit, and does not add much size at all. I don't think the case would add much protection if you dropped the binoculars, but will protect the lenses if you carry them in your pocket like I do.The image is clear. The viewing angle is excellent - allowing for watching the entire offensive line area, or pocket at once even at short distances. I find the focus easy to adjust on the move allowing for following plays down field and quickly looking from the playing field to the bench areas.I have used them at day and night games. So far the lowest temperature was about 15, and I experienced no fogging or clouding in the lenses.I love the color, the compact form, and the contoured body which allows for a sure one-handed grip. They also seem very rugged.If you want binoculars for spectator sports I think these are an excellent choice.
This is my first camera and I like a lot. It takes pretty good pictures indoor and outdoor. Is very small even is a little heavy. The only thing I don't like is that is a battery eater!!!. You take 20 or 30 pictures and you have to change it.But I recommend it for first users.
- Easy to install, just plug into a USB port- Easy to clean, push out the ball with a pen- Bombproof- Ergonomically designed -- no fatigue during continuous use- Cursor tracks accurately and effortlessly- No frills, and no surprisesMay be the best mouse I have ever used!
UPDATED:Turns out that most of my issues came from a PS2 to USB adapter that didn't work well. I was using a standard keyboard that plugs into the dedicated keyboard port on the back of the PC, with a PS2 to USB adapter.Switching to a USB keyboard resolved all of the issues I describe below.-----------------On a *daily* basis, it will stop recognizing the the hotkeys to switch between PC's, requiring I unplug the keyboard and mouse from the unit and then plug them back in to get the hotkeys to work again.Also, highlighting text, then typing to replace it generally ends up with very random results as the highlighted text is usually not replaced and your cursor jumps somewhere else in the document. Occasionally, for no discernable reason, your cursor will just start racing away from where you were just typing.If you're willing to get up and unplug/plug cables once or twice a day and lose some of the type-and-replace convenience, this works fine. But the idea behind these gadgets is to increase convenience, not reduce it.
screen and dial protectors are great! Cute design and looks nice in clear white. Worth it
I'm using it for my digital camera batteries about one year. I have no problem with it.
This router is a very effective means of connecting multiple computers to a high speed internet connection and sharing files and printers. Installs in minutes, virtually idiot-proof.
Hi, I've been using this memory in my toshiba a75 and the difference is awesome. I feel i have a new computer... Great product.Recommended 100%
There are always a finite number of writes until the media is &quot;worn out&quot;.
the picture on this tv is fabulous, especially if you use it for air reception rather than cable. the color is perfect too, i use it as a standard for judging the color on my other sets.HOWEVER--as mentioned by other reviewers, the sound volume is not as great. i think the problem is that the sound is not stereo. STILL GREAT for kitchen or bedside use.
i just ordered tghis sub last week took 5 days to get here. FAst shiopping 2 by the way. But this sub is well worth the money i have owned lots of subs and amps. Everything from rockford to audiobahn to sony and x sit eand ameriacan bass and diamond audio.... Right now i have just one 15 in a custom box witha kenwood kfc7201 amp 8oo watt. i have the gain turned up less than half way and it slams im VERY impressed with only 300 rms!!!! im definatally going to buy one more and hook up my MEMPHIS st1000D in short well woth every penny!!!!
Camera arrived when promised and in the condition stated, if not better. Looked brand new. I used it on two photo shoots so far and have had no issues with it. All the issues attributed to this camera had been repaired by Canon and it seems to be working perfectly for me.
I needed a quality pair of headphones to use while I work. I am rather picky about sound and after some online research I found these B&O; Form 2's. I bought them from my local Apple store $99.95+ tax and opened them as soon as i got home. The design is very attractive and the sound just blows me away! Unlike Bose headphones, which tend to be a bit bassy for my taste, these Form 2's are very natural sounding. The bass tones are very present, but also are the high and mid tones. Basically, everything is equal.The quality is exactly what you'd expect at this price and I plan on having them for a very long time. They are mostly high quality plastic with metal adjusters for the earpieces. The overall feel is very technical and European. Once you set them they stay just how you like them and the attachment point aren't loose at all (thus no movement).Overall, I an very satisfied with these headphones and would buy them again in a heartbeat.
The first Zune I got messed up after a few days...but amazon sent me a new one.The large screen looks great, but it sucks the battery like no one's business. The syncing is SO slow for video. On the upside, it takes wmv's, do you don't have to pay a ton for an obscure converter for some crazy file-type.So, here's the breakdown:Pros:Radio tuner (!!)Nice settings - you can set a picture as your background. Also, it has country settings for the Radio Tuner, so it can work in other countries besides the USA.Huge screen, GREAT picture(For some of us, it's a pro that it is not an iPod)Non-scratchable caseFeels very durableWifi is neat (but rarely useful.)Cons:Lower battery life (about 3-4hrs of video if wifi is off)No wall charger includedSlow syncing for videoSoftware is a bit clunky (but so is apple's)4/5 stars - It has some things I don't like, but overall, I'm happy with it. And, as much as I will be flamed for it, I just did not want anything apple-related. (Plus they were more expensive)
I gave my sister my old digital camera and they needed something to upload pics on to the computer. She says it works great and hasn't had any issues with it yet!
I'll be able to assess it's true speed capability in a month when I shoot soccer photos - right now, just a lot of pic capacity.
I bought one of these and it quit working after a few uses. Specifically, the ability to transfer photos from the camera to my computer stopped working. I tried it on 3 different computers with the same (lack of) results. The company did not respond to my emails requesting warranty service. After further checking, I discovered that the company DOES NOT WARRANT their products to retail purchasers. Giving this item a 1 star rating misrepresents it as better than it is, but that is the minimun that Amazon allowed me to choose. I am sorry that I bought anything made by Emprex, and will not make the same mistake in the future.
I agree with the positive reviews already here. A previous review said the battieries died rapidly. HP has a firmware upgrade on it's website. You've absolutely have to download and install it - makes it like a brand-new camera. And you'll be able to use whatever batteries you like after the upgrade is installed.
I purchased my Garmin GPSmap 60CSx in June 2006 from Amazon, because they had the best price available ($100 less than any place else I could find). I also purchased and installed Garmin MapSource USA Topo software on my 60CSx. I recently returned from a 10 day canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which is in northern Minnesota adjacent to the US-Canada border. I paddled and portaged over 100 miles, and used my Garmin GPSmap 60CSx throughout the trip. It performed flawlessly! Some particulars:- I used the tracking feature to keep an exact record of where I went. I set the sampling frequency to "least often" so as to not fill up the unit's internal memory with track data. This unit begins overwriting the existing track data once memory is full, so I wanted to avoid this. Despite sample frequency being set to "least often" the unit still kept an incredibly detailed record of my track. What's more, at the end of the trip I had only used 45% on the unit's internal memory!- I purchased a 1GB microSD card for my unit, so that I could load as many topo maps as possible. Interestingly, I found that Garmin's MapSource Topo software limits the number of maps you can load onto the unit's removable memory. As a result, I was up against the map limit number long before I was up against the 1 GB limit. I understand that Garmin may be working on a fix to correct this limitation. I'm sure this was no problem for Garmin until the recent arrival of 1 GB cards.- My GPSmap 60CSx was water resistant as advertised. Mine got wet regularly as we paddled, and on a few days when it rained. I kept right on using it, with no ill effects at all.- Advertised battery life is 20 hours on 2 AA batteries. I purchase a set of 8 Energizer 2500mA NiMH rechargable batteries for less than $10 at Wal Mart. I ensured that all 8 were fully charged before I left, so I had 2 fresh batteries in the unit and 6 spares. I returned home with one set of spare batteries completely unused! I found that a set of batteries lasted 3-4 days on the water, using the unit 8-10 hours each day. I guess Garmin's 20 hour battery life estimate assumes standard AA batteries. (Note: If you use rechargable NiMH batteries - and you should - be sure to go into the settings menu of your unit and set it for NiMH, because the factory default is Alkaline.)- I recommend you purchase a Garmin carrying case to protect the screen from scratches while using it in a wilderness area.- I found the SIRF chip in this unit to be very sensitive. It readily tracked several satellites - even under dense forest cover. When we were portaging I put my 60CSx inside a zipped up daypack, and it still maintained a solid track. Very impressive!In summary, I found this unit to live up to all of Garmin's advertised capabilities, and in some cases (i.e., battery life) even exceed their advertised performance. I am very pleased with this purchase, and I highly recommend the 60CSx for hiking, camping, biking, canoeing, or boating.
I think it may depend on who sells this to you - I've read the reviews and some people seem to have gotten a great, genuine product, while others, not so much. I was one of the lucky ones!The adapter I ordered (and recieved) appears to be genuine Toshiba. Looks identical to the one I was replacing (which started making a wierd noise & wasn't working). So far it has worked perfectly - fits great, no funny noises, etc. If someone had told me they spent $75 on this from the Toshiba direct website, I would believe them. That I was able to get it here for under $20 is amazing.
I love to smoke meat and Im a stick burner but I dont like to go outside to check my temps. also dont like to be up and down all night when doing a big pork butt or something thats really slow cooking. This unit has made it so I can do things inside and monitor my temps only going outside to stoke when needed. also the Alarm feature has let me sleep through the night. I set my high and low temps and it alerts me when they fall below them or above. It has great range and super bright display. I really like that I can monitor the meat as well as the smoker chamber temp. I say get it well worth the moeny.
There's not a whole lot to this filter, really. It does its job, and it does it well. No complaints so far. Does a great job protecting my 50mm f/1.8!
I purchased this lens to replace the standard kit lens that came with the Pentax K10D. It has proven to be of exceptional quality both optically and mechanically. I have shot it under many varied situations and it continues to give me the exact results I hoped for.I plan to purchase the Sigma 70~300 APO MAcro zoom soon to supplement the 17~70 and expect the combo to fit 99% of my lens needs.
This was a good installation kit with more than enough wire to work with. will purchase again if needed
I've been researching cameras, this one sounds like a good find. Sadly, there aren't that many reviews for it. I want a camera that has good zoom and is quiet. The &quot;Spy Camera&quot; comment definately pushes me toward this item. Still looking...
I was skeptical at first, but after eading other reviews I decided to git it a try. Wow! It pulled in all the local channels at 90-100% signal strength. I can't wait to connect it to my new Pioneer plasma!
I flew to Las Vegas for my birthday. I didn"t know they charge for the headphones to listen to the movie. So I took out my Ipod,my so ha put some movies on it for me, and watched my own movies free. I listened to music on the way to the hotel. I think the Ipod is just great.Theresa JohnsonApple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation)
I listen to music constantly and I must say the sound quality of my new Koss Prota Pro headphones are awesome. The sound is very rich and full. They are very light and easy to wear. The frequency range and lifetime warranty is what really sold me on making this purchase. I'm upset it took me so long to discovery these headphones. If you're in the market for great headphones at a very reasonable price, look no further.
I also have a Maaxxum 9 and purchased the vertical grip for it. I feel the vertical grip is an essential accessory.The reason I didn't give a 5 rating is because the hand strap didn't come with the VC-7D Grip. I don't understand why because the hand strap came with Maxxum 9 vertical grip. You'd think that for $200 they would at least give you the hand strap, now wouldn't you!
Having a TV combo with a remote that can run my DSS box is very important to me. A previous review states that "you can run TV/DVD/VCR and most cable/DSS with the Panasonic remote".This appears to not be true. Although I didn't buy this TV, I did download the owner's manual, and there is nothing there that indicates that the Panasonic remote will work with a cable or DSS box. So if needing only one remote control to operate everything is important to you, you might want to keep looking.
Arrived new in the box just exactly as described and sooner than I expected it.
One of my generous neighbors gave me a pair of blackMirage Omni 60 Bookshelf Speakershe had no use for so I set out to find appropriate, inexpensive matching stands. These OmniMount 24" stands fit the bill perfectly. I don't think I could have done better for the price. Velcro pads, hidden cable compartments and adjustable spikes are nice touches.
This product contains not one stick of 512mb but TWO sticks of 256mb. This should be included in the description.
I needed something for my office at work to supplement the laser printer. This works great. One thing I find disturbing is the HP Imaging software pops up on your monitor screen when you go to copy anything. Otherwise, performs as expected.
I have had my zen for almost a month and I love it. It is very easy to add music to the zen and easier to remove it from the zen. Sound quality is great and I love the fm radio also. the five directional button is very easy to use. The picture quality is good and it is easy to put videos on as well. I haven't tried to record anything yet so I can't say anything about that part of the zen v plus.
The SD card was sent promptly and well packaged (in an adult proof plastic encasement!) Time will tell how reliable that it is, but so far so good.
A prior reviewer indicated the map that comes with this is older, but I guarantee you that it will get you to 99.9% of the places you need to go if you travel quite a bit. I've played DVDs while on trips, and it works even in Canada! As fast as streets are being built, no navigation system will ever be 100%. This one can move from car-to-car, has a second function (DVDs) and is definitely worth this price. We paid the original price over a year ago and have gotten our money's worth. I would definitely recommend it!
For the price they work great and sound really good very happy with them so far. Bass is ok for.these little guys and clear very little distortion at high volume.
I'm already a big Sennheiser fan. I own the HD-580's, the 555's, the 265's and of course the 215's. i bought a pair of these 215's for a DJ buddy of mine a little while ago. He loves them. ME?...I do ALOT of gaming on the PC, and while the 580's are probably the best headphone hands down anywhere, their attributes are best appreciated listening to music, as are the other aforementioned models. I bought the 215's after I listened to them on my bud's system and was amazed at the sound they produced and noise cancelling qualities they had.. The phones are very comfy, after hours of gaming I hardly notice I'm wearing them. They are well built. They sound great. Cord is heavy duty, detachable and replaceable. It is a shame this model has been discontinued. I would suggest getting a pair of these if you still can. These are a GREAT-BANG-FOR-THE-BUCK set of phones!!
I'm writing this review while my PC wakes itself up from by me mistakenly pressing the sleep button for the umpteenth time on this infuriating device. I feel like throwing it out the window. It *could* have been a great product, if they'd tested the usability properly. Aside from the sleep button being in the top left where you frequently grab hold of it, using the circular trackpad is an exercise in frustration. Why can't you disable the double tap on the trackpad? You end up dragging and dropping folders by accident, and you have no idea which folder you moved and where it now is! God, this is a frustrating keyboard.
I purchased the CSVC-1 for one purpose, connecting my Sega Genesis to my HDTV through S-Video. The Sega Genesis has no native S-video capability so an adapter is necessary.Perhaps using this adapter on live action video such as the signal from a VCR or Cable box results in a distorted picture, but on the limited colors and defined pixels of the Sega Genesis the results are amazing. The blacks are deeper and the whites don't bleed. The colors stay put and the finer details stay better defined and aligned in their own pixels. This makes for a somewhat gridded look, but that makes details pop better and any details you can preserve on this old hardware make a big difference.The part that surprised me the most is how much of a difference it makes, particular because it's using the same exact composite cable.I highly recommend this adapter to anyone who wishes to clean up the picture from old video game hardware.
Very pleased with this product. The package came with all hardware and installation accessories (including a drill bit!) so there's no need for a trip to the hardware store. Seems pretty sturdy but I would not exceed the specified 10 lb. weight limit. Instructions cover both ceiling and wall mount models. Read carefully.
Purchased this case for storage/protection of my Garmin Montana 650t GPS. Perfect fit with GPS in soft cordura case with room for two sets of spare 'AA' batteries. Awesome watertight vault to keep expensive equipment safe.
The pros:- Looks great- Very nice and shiny- Feels good in the hand- Sounds good- Small- Solid- Light- Splashy start-up and shut down graphics- Expandable- Has a loyal following that will help you with advice at:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MPIO/The cons:- Abysmal ergonomics - controls are awkwardly located relative to the screen which reads at 90 degrees to the way you want to hold it and are either to soft or to hard.- Unfathomable interface - I am not a member of MENSA, but neither is 99.999% of the population. Perhaps thats why I couldn't fathom its illogical and inconsistent structure.- On start-up it does not return to the last state it was in, so you have to go through that confusing interface every time you start up and want to listen to the radio or the mp3 you were previously listening to.- The manual is a hilarious joke - unless you want to learn how to use this thing. It reads as if someone was trying to do the worst possible translation from Korean to English they possibly could. I think even AltaVista's Babel Fish Translation Servicewould have done a better job. Additionally mayor areas are omitted - like navigation between folders and songs and what the cryptic on-screen messages mean.- That gorgeous high gloss shiny front surface instantly attracts oil and dirt so it always looks grubby.- USB Mass Storage Device is not supported. This means that the Mpio can only be accessed through dedicated software rather than it showing up on your desktop.- USB 1.1 is slow. Loading songs onto the Mpio is slow. 2.0 has been out for several years, as has firewire. There is no excuse to stick to this outdated standard that is best suited to keyboards and mice.- The new AAC (mp4) format is not supported, so forget playing those great sounding small file sized songs you downloaded with iTunes. (In fairness rumor has it that this may be fixed in a firmware update, but who knows when).- Reception on the radio is spotty. Turn your head one way and its nice and clear, turn it the other and all you hear is static.Perhaps I am this critical because I spent 5 minutes playing with an iPod in the store and instantly got it. The interface is simple, consistent and intuitive. Controls are laid out logically and the screen is large enough to read and uses real language, not computerese. The fact that it also has basic PIM functions and doubles as a portable drive is icing on the cake. (Yes I have iPod envy. No I don't have one.)
The wireless connection drops every day until I reboot the router. Forcing the use of a fixed channel didn't help. On the bright side, the wired connection works fine and the configuration options are pretty clean and extensive.
Im trying for first time with PNY Tech and i very happy i instaled this card w P4 2.6 agp 8x 1gb of ram and all my games run pretty good without troubles.
I just got it one week ago. I am not professional person and I only took one roll of pictures ( the other two are developing).So I can't say more about the camera. Anyway the first thing is that the camera is really not so big as I expected and not so heavy. Every person who saw it and tried it said&quot;Oh, it is so light!&quot;. So it is easy for a novice especially a woman to hold it firmly when take a picture. Another thing I felt good is that it is very easy to use for a novice even if you use manul focus. You can take a picture of a very close subject or very far easily. I think the lense of 20-80 is enough to a novice.But I just feel that it will be better if it was sold with a case.Another thing is that the description of the camera in this website is not so comprehensive. I want to buy a camera with the function of panorama and pop-up flash. But I couldn't find the exact information. Anyway I was satisfied with the other features of the camera. So I bought it. When I got it, I found it doesn't have a panorama function, but the built-in flash is a pop-up flash.
I ordered this screen on monday and it was delivered on friday the same week using the free shipping option. I live in wisconsin and it was shipped from amazon warehouse in Arizona. The packaging was undamaged during shipping and the product was in one piece with no damage as well. I was able to get this for $128.00 which is much less than my last screen (120&#34; Mustang) and the quality is 100 percent better. It did not come with mounting hardware but this was not a problem for me since i just cut the screen out of the retractable housing and framed it anyways. I have a full HD Optima Projector PRO 360W and this screen is perfect for it. My primary use is gaming on PS3. If you are on a budget I recommend this screen you wont be disappointed. By the way, the only reason I needed a new screen was because of my daughter drawing on my other one with a black sharpie marker. Thanks Amazon.
I recently bought this stereo. It is probably one of the best on the market for its price and power. First of all, since it is a Sony, it is very high-quality. Second, it has great sound quality with 3 way speakers, the speakers are powerful, they handle any kind of music smoothly, and there is center and rear channel speakers as well. So this stereo is great for watching movies on (watch Deep Blue Sea and be blown away), as well as music. Third, it can hold 51 CD's, which few stereos on the market can. Before you say &quot;I don't need that kind of space,&quot; think of this: what is better, a stereo that can change 3 of your say, 20 CD's, or one that can change all of them, with room for expansion? Plus, there's all kinds of great features, like CD-memos, CD-synchro-recording, CD grouping, and a &quot;Jog Dial&quot;, for spinning through the CDs. I have found this stereo to be VERY user-friendly: just hit &quot;CD&quot;, and instantly the songs start playing, without hassles. Also, this stereo is loud! Well if you want it to be. It has &quot;VACS&quot; so when you crank it up, it doesn't distort. The 7 inch woofers handle the bass well, and truly enhance action movies. So before you buy that AIWA or Panasonic, check out the MHC-MC1AV. It does everything, and does it well!
Like many people in the Audio & Video world, I did my research before buying my new HDTV. I researched and researched and found that Amazon had the best price around. I also knew what I wanted by narrowing it all down. I wanted at least 50", 1080p, and under $1800. A friend of mine has the Samsung 50" 1080p. He told me that Amazon is selling it for a great price. I went onto Amazon and saw that the 56" 1080 was going for $1670. I was sold!I bought it on the Tuesday before The Superbowl. I was hoping that I could get it on or before the Big Game! I called Amazon and they referred me to Eagle Shipping (shipping company for Amazon). I called them up that week on Friday, and they told me it just arrived this afternoon. The rep there gave me a contact name and phone number for residential deliveries. Saturday morning I called the contact and he said that it might be possible for him to get it out to me that day/night. I waited and waited...and finally received a phone call from him telling me that he could have it delivered to me at around 9pm that night. Sure enough...9pm rolled around and knock knock! It was here.I unpacked it and hooked it up and was blown away! The picture on this TV is phenomenal! The 10,000:1 contrast ratio really gives this TV amazing blacks. The Superbowl was the best I ever saw! The picture on all my HD Channels and DVD's are Crisp & Clear!!I would recommend this TV to anyone!Happy Shopping!
Returned the first one because I got a "Firmware update failure" which could not be rectified regardless of what http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/ said. Several down loads and no resolution of the problem resulted in my returning the unit. Second unit does the same. Surfed the web and found this to be a common problem. Will not buy an apple product again. Not just because of the problem with this iPod but because of the lack of support. Apple thinks that a customer forum where the customers try to assist each others is support. It isn't in my opinion.
This 40" Sony Bravia is even better than my 26" Sony Bravia. All high def productions thru my cable provider are all that I could ask for! Delivery was just when it was promised. Even the wrappings were taken away! The price could not be touched by my area stores, no delivery charges, and no state taxes!What a deal on a great product! Thanks !
I have been extremely satisfied with the Tripp Lite brand of Cat6 cables, this one included. They are the highest quality cable I can buy on Amazon, and rival the quality of Siemon cable systems and other premium cables in sheath strength, while performing as expected under regular end workstation uses.I like the durability, that they are sold without twist ties around them for quick deployment, and easy release but well holding jack clips.
This converter works great but with caveats. Specifically, if older (1994 and older) mouse drivers are used the mouse input will be erratic and after a few minutes to several hours of inactivity, the USB port on the computer will think nothing is connected and shut down. To reactivate, the USB plug must be removed and reinserted. The solution is to update the mouse drivers to current, proper drivers that are USB aware. I use these adaptors on KVMs for computers that run continuously. Before updating the mouse drivers, the mouse movement was erratic. Since updating the mouse drivers the converters have performed flawlessly.
I bought the Midland to use when riding in groups on our Harley motorcycle. The riding season has ended in our area, so I probably won't be using it until Spring. I did use it one time in my car and it seemed to work well. One concern that was reported in other reviews was the volume level. I used the speaker port on the CB and ran it through my stero speakers on the bike and the volume was excellent. I gave it a 4 star rating because I have used other Midland CBs and was very happy with them. I am sure that this one will work just as well when used.
Having had systems from bargain-bucket to US$25k true audiophile, as well as a biais for quality and simplicity- this speaker system is a dream.Realistically the only competition is a similar-priced Mission (or spend about 4 times more for an inferior, somewhat pretty, incrediably well-marketed, but fuzzy-sounding, headache-inducing Bose)- no contest.Used with bargain ( not care much about TV!) Toshiba V392 VHS/DVD combo; bargain Yamaha Receiver RX-V350S (5x100 watt)(the 750 a total powerhouse musical dream but unecessary); and good 12 gauge speaker cable. Much better than a crowded movie-theatre with overblown fuzzy sound!What/s good:quality cable binding posts, reasonable size satellites and good front and powered 100w subwoofer, attractive/modern look, very musical, movies sound great, great precision and timing and instrument separation, well manufactured, good price, great *bang per buck*. Note- the cheaper Wharfedale 60 Movie-stars are very inferior for not much less cash...Nothing bad; still initially the matched speaker stands appeared lightweight but fine, and there is the intimidating competition from Mission speakers, or a pair of *true* great hi-fi speakers at twice the price (best-bets: Mission,B&W;, Monitor Audio or Wharfedale) .Overall, another Wharfedale winner.
I got a 30GB black Zune for Christmas. It worked fine for about 3 months. Then it started to cut out parts of songs, freeze up, restart in the middle of listening to a song, and my favorite...delete the songs. The song title would show up, but it would say Missing Data when you try to listen to it. It freezes up all the time.I figured the problems were because I hadn't updated the software. So, I went to my aunts house to use her high speed internet, and for 3 hours I tried updating the stupid thing. When I finally got it updated, I couldn't figure out how to use the new software! It's complicated for whatever reason. Then I noticed it had problems syncing. It wouldn't sync all of my music. Well, I ended up having to do that manually instead of letting it do it on its own, because it would give up and restart in the middle of syncing. Well, when I finally get all my music back on the stupid thing, I come to realize, it has ALL the same problems it had before. If not worse!!I hate the Zune!! Don't waste your time and money on it!! Get an iPod!!!!!
This ink cartridge is wonderful. you just snap it in the printer. and there is no mess. I just love it. Hp has thought of everything.It was delivered before the schedule delivery date. I am very pleased with this product and I will continue to purchase it.
I love this lens. I need it for my sons football games. I get to go on the field, so I need fantastic shots of him and his teammates. Also, it's a Minolta lens that fits on my Minolta camera.
This is an awesome laptop.Everything perfect about it althought I'm scared on how to keep it clean....Awesome configurations and the best part is windows vista which is so user-friendly.havent had any problems yet.
I couldn't use this cable. But it is not the fault of the cable. I ordered it to use with my new kodak printer.I installed it with a 6ft.cable then I ordered this from amazon because it is the 10ft. It would not work. Finally called Kodak and the technican said the printer wouldn't take a 10ft.We checked the cable and it was not faulty so I can't be mad about that, I will keep it and use it sometime maybe.It was a really good price.Wished I could have used it.
Def. well worth the money spent! I have never had one that works so well, even in interchanging vehicles. If you have had a problem with this transmitter then you're doing something wrong because it has worked everywhere, even in the city (Chicago)!
I purchased this camera so I would always have a camera with me. This is smaller than my cell phone (a Kyocera 2255), and fits beautifully in a pocket or around the neck with the provided strap. The camera also uses standard AAA batteries (2 rechargable batteries and a charger come with the camera), which is great in a pinch. The use of standard batteries is why I chose this over the Casio Exlim S2 model, which is similar in actual size and features (though the sony feels smaller because it isn't as tall).I've used numerous other digicams (some I've owned, some I've borrowed from friends for short trips): Canon A10, Fuji 2800Z, Minolta S404, Kyocera S2, Canon S110, Canon S230, Canon S200, Sony DSC-U53, Canon S30, Sony DSC-U20, Nikon 885, Nikon 4500, Nikon 775... and this Sony U30 ranks somewhere in the middle as far as image quality. It (like most Sony digicams) leans towards oversaturating images, particularly outdoor shots, and the jpeg compression is more extreme than it should be (image sizes are around 500k for 2.0mp images in best quality) which robs the camera of detail, but it is fine for 4x6 prints, which is all you are likely to be using a camera like this for. I do have hope that Sony will offer a higher-quality jpeg option someday with a firmware upgrade (are you reading this, Sony?).The camera focuses fairly quickly by digicam standards (about 1/2 - 2/3 seconds), and the shot to shot time seems excellent. Movie mode is poor at 160x120 resolution, but its better than nothing. You're not getting a camera like this for movies, so it's something I look at as more of an unexpected perk than a drawback.The biggest drawbacks, of course, are the lack of zoom and a somewhat weak flash (though the flash isn't useless, it's not as robust as a full digicam)... these are acceptable tradeoffs, considering the image quality is quite good and the ease-of-use is exemplary.The differences between this and the previous generation Cybershot (the U20) are minor, but are nice to have. The U30 seems to have slightly faster electronics (focusing, shot-to-shot, saving, etc...), the U30 supports Memory Stick Pro (memory sticks above 128mb), and the U30 has a small mirror on the front that makes it easy to frame up self-portraits. Like I said, none of these are features worth upgrading for if you already have a U20, but if you don't have either camera, they are nice perks, since the two cameras are both selling at the same price right now.I plan to get a second, prosumer grade digicam (probably a Fuji S5000 or S7000) when the next generation arrives on the market this fall, but this camera will probably still get the lion's share of my time because it will ALWAYS be with me. No camera--no matter how expensive or how many bells and whistles it has--does you any good if it's on the shelf at home when you are out in the world and come across a good photo op. With this sony, I never have to worry about missing a shot I want.
This cooler does the job, and it's cheap. However, the LED light is obnoxious if you keep the computer on overnight. Also, after about a year, it died on me. Not completely - it started becoming noisy and one of the fans stops moving by itself.
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I bought these bags to protect the network interface cards I use for my firewall builds. I keep a few extra NICs on hand in case there is a need to swap a card out or build a new system. These bags are resealable so the cards are completely protected until they go into a new system. New cards are purchased in bulk and I place them in these bags before I shelve them. These bags work great, I will be purchasing more.
I've been using these for years as wall mounts and I like the look and feature set. Unfortunately they will sag over time even when using speakers lighter than maximum rated weight. I have had to re-configure them three times already to account for the sagging and switched to some Energy Take 5 classics recently which are only slightly lighter than my old speakers and these do an admirable job of keeping them where I want them, for now. I am contemplating buying another set WMS5B so I can mount a few more speakers and have a few spare parts because the versatility is great even though I KNOW they will likely sag as well especially since two of the speakers I want to mount weigh 6.4 lbs. But, for the price (if on sale) it's hard to find a better deal out there. The base plate should really be mounted to a stud and should be stronger. The pieces should be molded with a little more precise fit so that the set screws do not have to be tightened to the verge of stripping to prevent sagging over time. Other than all of this, it's a good product and worth a try at least.
The headset I had broke and needed a Mic fast. Like always looked at reviews at amazon and found this logitech. Very happy with quality and price. Love using it for Google Voice and gaming.
This is Cisco's "old" WRT54G router with a new name. The WRT54G2 & other new style routers have horrible issues with maintaining connectivity, plus they have about half the memory. I bought this to replace the WRT54G I used for the last 7 years & it is working great!
Items received on time and works as promised! Thse cable clips work great and are well priced. Would order from this retailer again...
I have is another Sony Vaio with the display chipset ATI-IGP-345Mwhich uses shared system ram for video. When I attemped to run some games, the first one complained about the sony drivers level (which are dated mid-2003). When I contacted ATI, they told me that I should contact the system manufacturer. When I contacted Sony inquiring about the availability of updated video drivers, they told me that they only support software that comes bundled with the notebook, and nothing else. (!!).Not to mention that ATI's IGP-345M linux support is muddy at best (ATI should be ashamed for their lack of linux support). That's the reson why I am giving my Sony vaio to my father as a gift, and getting a new notebook for myself. This time, I'll be very careful to choose one with a REAL video chipset (a full Radeon 9700 or 9800) with dedicated video memory instead of this "shared ram" gimmick.
This camcorder has performed wonderfully. It is much more than I expected for the money. Ease of operation, quality of the recording and most of all it's ideal size (not too small and not too big) really makes this a nice unit. I highly suggest this unit to all readers.
Installed this set about a year ago and have been very happy with my choice. I cant imagine better sounding speakers for anywhere near the money, or even in the same ballpark. I have been pushing them with a rockford t-400 and have pushed them pretty hard but they still sound as good as the day I got them. For reference I have a set of alpine 6 x 9 in the rear and they sound like pure garbage compared to the polks, and Ive always liked alpines stuff. As I write this review I am considering buying another pair to replace the alpines.Truly amazing sound.
I was hoping for Microsoft points for xmas but did not receive any so it was nice to turn my amazon dollars into MS Points
Received the switcher and it works great. You need to make sure that you switch off components not in use so that the remaining component that is on will be selected (how else would the switcher determine which one to swtich to).Directions indicate that having HDCP compatible HDMI equipment is recommended for the auto switching. Currently swtiching between a PS 3 and a DIRECTV HD box with no problems.
I bought one of these about a year ago because my Apple PowerBook didn't have SCSI ports but I still wanted to use my existing hard drives, CD-RW, and tape backup drive. All three devices connected okay and I'm now using Mac OS X 10.1.5 (it has always worked with OS X without any additional drivers.) In general, the adapter works fine and allowed me to use the old equipment without a hitch.However, I have always had intermittent failures which would cause the drivers to hang (apparently) and about half the time I'd need to re-boot to clear the problem. These problems would surface when doing large I/O transfers--either with a hard disk or with the nightly backups (the ~20MB incremental backups worked fine but the ~3GB full backups would finish successfully only about 1 time in 3.)Anyway, I noticed the deck-of-cards-sized unit would get quite warm to the touch (I'd guess around 100 degrees Fahrenheit / 40 Celsius.) My theory about why it failed is that (1) the unit would heat up when it was used--it stayed cool while idle, (2) it would eventually overheat and hang if used continuously, (3) the external AC adapter is necessary to provide consistent power since the SCSI termination power from the tape drive wasn't too reliable, (4) in rare cases, long or low-quality FireWire cables would cause the driver and/or unit to hang, and (5) the SCSI chain must be kept simple or the driver and/or unit will eventually hang.I recently bought a project box from and a small fan. I popped open the converter and put the circuit board inside the box with the fan. I simplified the SCSI chain to just a high-quality adapter and a passive terminator, used the better and shorter of my two FireWire cables, and used the power adapter. So far I've been able to complete three full backups in a row (it's media recycle time!) for a total of about 10GB transferred over about 10 hours of heavy use and 4 days powered-up continuously (the tape drive is the bottleneck--disk transfers are much faster.)
When you get the finger print reader go to the UPEK website and download the latest version of the software. At the same time *register* your reader. You will get an email with the authentication code to enable the full version of the software (for FREE). When I got my unit the version of the software at the time had a flaw in Firefox and didn't work as expected. The support guy asked very specific questions (by email), gave me some hints/tips and when that didn't work he was very helpful and pointed me to the latest updated software which had just come out that day. The new software works fine.Pro:This unit works with Firefox 3.+ and Windows 7, 32bit. I don't know about the 64 bit version. The unit is much smaller than the pictures seem to indicate. It's about 1" longer than two AA batteries side by side. When you put your finger on the unit a blue LED flashes to let you know that it's ready to work.Cons:The software doesn't allow you to input the Firefox password to get into the tools/options "Saved passwords". This would be handy since Firefox will save ID/passwords with your permission the first time you log into a new site. The help file explains that this is because some sites are programed such that it is not possible for the reader software to save the information. This can happen with IE or Firefox.Overall opinion:Glad I bought this unit. I'll recommend it to my friends.
I was looking for a USB hub with a longer cable, but unfortunately only one of the four ports worked for me. Fairly useless. It was so cheap it doesn't pay to return it. Oh well, you get what you pay for. In this case, you get a little less than what you pay for.
I have been an owner of the Olympus Camedia D-510 Digital Camera since Sept. 2001. For the price, you get a lot of bang for your buck. The images are good and the learning factor is relatively short for this first time digital camera owner. I particularly like the ease of how quickly I can set it up for download to my laptop while on vacation. Takes no time at all with a quick plug to the USB port straight from the camera. If you have MS2000 or newer, the drivers are already built in so no download time is necessary.Though I've been very satisified, I have to be honest with the downfalls. Prepare to purchase a battery recharger with rechargable batteries. It is certainly power hungry, as are most digital cameras. I always 4 spare AA's for such emergencies. It takes good photos at night, however, make sure you have a still object. I took it to a George Strait Concert recently and have nothing but blurred photos despite taking 124 photos on the memory card. I tried different configurations but all motion gets blurred quite easily and is quite more sensitive since you really can't adjust the shutter speed as you can with a manual camera or higher end digital camera. In addition, the darker the atmosphere, the more grainy I see see the photos become. I use the jpeg setting at the high quality and it doesn't help much more. Daylight or normal lighting shots usually come out fantastic! If you are a PhotoShop user or have another good photo manipulation software, you should probably be okay with most photos to tweak them for optimal viewing. I'm an expert user so most poor photos come out pretty good when I print them on my HP.Sometimes, when I try to keep the camera on standby and try to turn it on quickly, I have to do it twice. I'm not sure if it's because of the batteries (though the power shows it is good) or what, but it can be an annoyance.Overall, I'm happy with the camera. I use it often and have many great photos. I'd say that 3/4 are good to great quality and I simply dump the ones I can tell are poor in quality right from the camera. It's a nice size camera and has been sturdy. I dropped it on the carpet once or twice and have yet to have any problems.For the budget-minded or first time buyers, I recommend this camera. I can't wait to graduate to the high end ones!
I'm not sure why "rkm001" had so many issues with this product. I have owned one for about two months now and use it very heavily. It cuts a straight line for me everytime and I have never had something "stick" to the cutting strip. I actually bought this one to replace a very worn (and more expensive trimmer/cutter) I had for years, and wish I had done it sooner!
Had been looking at this camera for some time, comparing with others. I made the right choice by buying this one. The 10X zoom is great and the 3" LCD screen makes taking pictures easy. Picture quality is outstanding. No complaints whatsoever.
My wife got me this bag to take on trips. Plenty large to hold a laptop, plus several thick books or files. It's also small enough that it is meets the carry-on requirements at airports. Good quality, looks nice.
I bought my 4665F a week ago and so far I really like it. I'm very happy with the picture and sound, the connectors on the side are very convenient. Here are some things that I didn't realize when I bought it that might be useful for other prospective buyers:1) It doesn't come with an HDMI cable or even batteries for the remote. Plan ahead of you plan on watching something on this bad boy when you unpack it.2) It has a nice hdtv tuner built in for off-the-air broadcasts. My old set did not have this, so this was a nice surprise. You just have to tell it to go out and "find all the channels" and a half hour later (or whatever) it pulls in all the local hd channels (which look great btw). If you want to do this, plan ahead and get an hd antenna.3) Unlike many tv's, the top of this one is curved and thin and will not accomodate a center channel speaker resting on top of it... doh!4) It comes on a swivel-stand, which is really nice. You can swing your tv around to get accel to the back panel, or simply aim the tv at a certain part of the room to accomodate where you are sitting.5) The picture-in-picture of this tv is terrible. The set only allows the second picture to be from off-the-air antenna, which greatly limits its usefulness. Also the controls for PIP are buried deep in the menu system, making them very inconvenient to use.6) At least for me the Eagle movers will *not* set this up for you, or even help you get it into the room/place where you want the set to be. They ring the bell, they push the tv into the entryway of your house, then shove some papers at you to sign and walk away. I have no idea how typical that is, but that was my experience. Plan ahead of you will require help in getting the tv to where you need it and set up.Hope that helps :)
We put this monitor on our registry, not really sure what type of monitor we wanted. This is a wonderful monitor. I love the lights located on each handheld, and let me tell you it is powerful enough to pick up my husband's snoring. I love the fact that you have two handhelds that you can carry with you. I leave one in the bedroom and carry it around upstairs with me where-ever I go and the second stays downstairs so when I'm working on something or watching TV I have the security of being able to check on my newborn. I love the nightlight feature on the base too.
I purchased the Eton FR250 Emergency radio and it is that just barely. It is neithor waterproof nor is it sturdy being made of very light plastic construction. The tuning is erratic and difficult to fine tune and the whole product lacts that feel of quality. It does have a light and flasher and a siren that could possibly be heard by your neighbors if your windows were open and they were out in their yard. As for reception it is grainey and is in the classification of perhaps a childs toy as it is difficult to get a good clear sound and it is not for lack of stations as I live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area and there are many AM / FM stations to choose from. The crank does work and charges the battery pack and there are a number of cell phone adaptors for recharging, however, the light will work only off the battery pack and will not work off the three AA batteries that are one of the alternative power sources. I will probably keep it for an emergency radio in the home, however if you intend to put it in a vehicle oir boat I would look elsewhere for one that is better constructed and waterproof.
Great price on this 25ft subwoofer cable. I woukld like to see a little higher quality connections on the gold plated ends but overall a pretty good cabe.
I don't like how they call multi-function printers without a fax, "All-In-One" printers. Working as a electronic salesman a decade ago, it irks me. Still, this... All-In-One MP760 printer was a life saver. Being a student years ago, I must have printed several hundred pages of color and b&w; documents and essays, and scanned many photos and negatives for archival purposes. There are also memory card slots to print photos directly to the printer, or to download to your PC. An added USB port is also useful when considering that the printer is using up a USB port. The negative is that the USB is 1.1 (meaning, slow). This also means downloading large amounts of photos from the memory card slot is also slow.My favorite features are the stand alone copier function (doesn't need a PC) for quick copies, duplexing feature (print front & back!), and negative slide scanning. Operationally, it is easy to use. The only part that took getting used to was the process of lifting the printer open to access the printer cartridges, which I replaced often. After I got the hang of it (call me cartridge replacement master) it was simple as checking the oil in your car engine.I purchased this printer years ago and the only problem I've ever had was with a clogged print head, an easy ~$60 replacement. The replacement is the newer MP990 with added wireless connection. Also notable are the added Bluetooth, higher quality prints and scanning, fast USB 2.0, smaller footprint 18.5 x 15.2 x 7.9 vs MP760's 19.1 x 18.6 x 10.5.
I order this case for my lighting equipments - 3 strobes, 3 stands, power cords, video triggers, battery, extension cords, etc. They can all fitted in and still have room for other items. The case is bigger and heavier than I thought but it is very strong,and well build. I am very happy with the design and the functionality but I am not sure if I can handle to put this case in and out the car by myself.
I recently purchased the Epson 76c. I use it for watching DVD's and television. I havent't used it with a computer. The DVD player is connected with an S-video cable and the television (cable box) is connected with RCA cable. I can't give the unit 5 stars because I don't really have any way to compare it with other projectors. The stores around here that sell projectors don't have them on display like the big screen TV's. The advantages of a projector are obvious; small size, large picture, cost ($1,000 vs. $2,000 or more for big screen TV). The projector bulb does need to be replaced every 2000 to 3000 hours at cost of around $300. I have the projector down the basement where it is fairly dark. I originally projected the image on a wall. I experimented with different types of paint and found that flat white is about the best. DO NOT use gloss white paint!Later I purchased an inexpensive screen that is slightly better than a white wall. The controls on the 76c are very easy to use. Several features that I like on the unit include the two different light settings; the low setting is for dark rooms(like my basement) and the high setting is for well lit rooms. Also, the low setting will extend bulb life. There are two rings on the projector, one for focus and one for image size. If you go with a projector, make sure you get one with XGA resolution(1024 x 768) (like the 76c) which has almost twice the pixels as SVGA (800 x 600).
Chose the 50mm 1.4 over the 1.8 for the number one reason: durability. The way it feels in your hands just fits perfectly. The glass feels like really excellent quality. Definitely worth paying more than the 1.8. It looks great on your camera, although it's a fixed lens. And the quality is absolutely superb.
I've used a Palm III, a IIIc, and now the M505. I've liked each of them; and overall, I like the M505 the best; but there are some drawbacks. The main one is the lack of compatibility with accessories purchased for the earlier Palm models. I don't have a huge investment there; but now I'll have to get new gear to charge and sync on the road. Beyond that, if you like the Palm platform, I think this is the best yet. I've read several criticisms of the M505 screen; but after using it for two weeks, I have no complaints. It is very readable both indoors and out; and the fact that the graffiti area is lit when using the sidelight is a big plus in low-light conditions.
I was a little skeptical when looking at this cable, because it was priced so less than what I could find at the big box stores. But I'm glad I read the other reviews and went ahead and purchased this. It did exactly what I need. I personally like the snagless ends, because since I am running this cable an extra long length it just gives me an extra secure feel. Don't be fooled by the cheap price, it's a very heavy duty cable you won't be disappointed.
Small number of Parks with limited trial information. Not worth it. Not easy to transfer to GPS unit.
I bought this printer a week ago and am extremely satisfied with its quality. The photos come out in about 90 seconds, and are impossible to distinquish from photo-lab prints. Pictures were taken with a Sony DSC-P5, a 3.2 megapixel model. I've read complaints about photos not coming out so well on this model... I imagine they are not using a Sony camera. It's got a memory stick reader for a reason =)This printer is all you need, and its the cheapest one offered by sony right now. I did some research and all three currently offered printers use the same printing technology (dye sublimation), it's only the features that effect the price. The $500 model has an lcd screen, the $250 is extra tiny but can only do 3x5. this $200 needs a television or your computer, tho.Cons: noisy whine while machine is off. doesn't come with usb cable for computer hookup (manual claims using a computer disables the &quot;fine print&quot; option).
I orded this mainly on the fact that Logitech makes it and the good reviews. I can say now that I love it. Fantastic mouse. Easy on the hand, the weighted cartrage is nice. Best mouse I owned ever.
These speakers sound great for their size. The picture that amazon.com has representing the speakers is misleading though. The maple speakers shown have nice silver accents. The ones I received are in fact maple, but have black where the silver is represented in the picture.
The scanner does a good job on both transparencies and negatives using the included carriers and is a relatively affordable way to digitize those older negatives and slides. The Silverfast software included is quite difficult to use, with meager, unclear documentation. Even purchasing the Taz Tally book may not be helpful, as it too is complicated and incomplete. The Epson software included with the scanner is simpler to use and gives adequate results, especially when scanning into Photoshop.Given the choice between the standard 3200 or the pro version with the Silverfast AI software, I would now choose the standard version. The savings can be better spent elsewhere.
These are by far the best headphones I have ever owned. I can't say more than the other reviewers. I agree with them that there is no describing how unbelievably good these sound. I am a musician so I pride myself on knowing top quality audio when I hear it and these are it. You will hear things you've never before heard in music you've listened to a thousand times. I have been listening to Bela Fleck & the Flecktone's Left of Cool all day with them, an album I've heard a thousand times. I hear things that Jeff Coffin is doing in the background that I never knew was there. Victor Wooten's bass sounds deeper and fuller than it did when I sat three rows in front of him at a concert. On the intro to Trouble & Strife I hear harmonics in Bela Fleck's banjo that I've never heard before. It truly is something to behold.One reviewer mentioned wondering whether they are worth the extra money over a lower model in this line. I also own a pair of the SE210's but the wires cracked in the same place as every other reviewer has mentioned. Compared to the 210's I would say these are a good 25% better. The bass is clearer and the separation is more distinguishable. Honestly if I had paid full price for these I would say not worth it but considering Amazon had them on sale for around $260 it was definitely worth it.In regards to the wire situation the wires on these seem to be a bit more flexible than on the 210's but only time will tell if they suffer the same fate. I will definitely hold on to my receipt this time as the only reason I didn't send the 210's back was because I lost my receipt. One thing I found with the 210's, and it seems to be consistent with these as well, is that once you opt for over the ear or straight down with the wires there is no going back. They are too stiff to change. I briefly tried to wear these ones with the wires down like normal earbuds thinking that it might alleviate some of the cracking problem but they didn't seem to be as conducive to it as the 210's. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to be extra careful with them.One reviewer mentioned sleeping with them. I sleep with headphones in every night and I reckon that contributed to the rapid cracking of the wires in my 210's. Also I found that my ears were sore after a night of sleeping with them in. However, they don't seem to bother me wearing them for hours at a time during the day. For sleeping I recommend the Bose in ear headphones. They don't sound quite as good and don't block much noise but they are great for sleeping. Either set I combine with a Replug (look it up) to save the jack. There is nothing worse than having an expensive set of phones ruined by rolling over in your sleep and yanking the plug.
does just what its supposed to do. sturdy build, and doesn't feel cheap at all. Cat snacks and wizards. Butt.
I was looking for a way to keep the baby from playing with the buttons on the electronic equipment, and this device allows me to close the door and still use my remote!Simple, cheap and effective!I was a little unsure about how to use it, even after reading the directions, but a little experimenting worked wonders!
Bought this cable for my camcorder and it works great. The price is also good. No complaints at all. Would recommend this cable if you need one.
I've used this modem for 3 months now and find it to be easy to set up and use. The pass thru design ensures it will be compatible with any router used. The fact that it is a bridge modem and doesn't have any router or firewall capability was exactly what I was looking for. A very sturdy and reliable unit.
Overall I would say that the Targus case is an excellent unit. It holds my Palm III in securely, and has a full-length slot in addition to three credit card slots. The unit I purchased even came with a free business card holder. However, it does have one fairly major design flaw. They elastic band stylus holder is sewn in such a way that the stylus hits the edge of the Palm when the case is closed. This could easily be prevented by placing the stylus holder in the fold of the case like Palm's version, but this one is sewn to the edge of the credit card holder, about 1/2&quot; in from the center of the fold. Right now I am forced to place my stylus in the holder on my Palm instead of the one on the Targus case. Other than that, this is a mighty fine case!
Having owned two of the best hard disk-based MP3 players (in my opinion); Apple's iPod and Cowon's iAudio M3L, one of the them has provided me with a whole lot more functionality than the other - yes, the iAudio.As a travelling musician and producer, the M3L has performed to abilities that iPod or any other DAP could simply not do. On-the-go stereo encoding in various bitrates, direct radio encoding.. just having a radio player helps when you don't want to listen to 20 gigs of music! The battery too, oh yes, now that is brilliant.Cowon had to build on their success of the M3/L models and they sure have, the X5 has got everything and MORE. Beautiful colour screen with MPEG video playback is brilliant for encoding music videos and possibly movies too. USB on-the-go which again is brilliant from Cowon.I have to finish off with two things, the sound and the overall satisfaction that the X5 provides.As a music producer, I have a very good ear for sounds and output quality from sound sources. Compared to the iPod, the iAudio X5 provides a very 'rich' sound, clear and 'full'. If anyone has both players, you'll know what i'm talking about.Finally, overall satisfaction. The M3/L needed an onboard screen so that it could be compared to the 'norm' of most MP3 players. The remote was slightly fiddly, but worked great and was easy to get around. The X5 has been upgraded in this department, it is you could say 'complete'.Cowon - WELL DONE!
The Nortech Navigator is a great little personal GPS at a reasonable price. This unit is currently selling at the local Sam's club for $239, which makes is a very sound value. The Nortech is apparently produced by a generic Asian manufacturer and imported to the US though a distributer in Stubenville, Ohio. An entry level Garmin unit sells for just a little more.I've owned assorted GPS devices over the last nine years, so I'm probably a bit jaded by bells and whistles by now. What I want is a GPS navigator that is easy to use and gets the job done accurately. If you've owned other GPS devices, the Nortech is very easy to figure out. Even if you're new to GPS, the touch screen mneus are pretty logical. My main luggable car GPS is a Garmin 2720, which sets a very high bar for comparisons. I bought the Nortech Navigator becuase it can easily slip into a shirt pocket, has an internal Lithium Ion batter, and a complete detail map of the US pre-loaded; it seemed like the perfect thing for tossing in the brief case for short business trips and the like.What's in the box?The Navigator unit, which is just bigger than a deck of cards.12 volt car power/charger cord.Wall transformer power/charger cord.Suction cup mounting bracket.Adhesive disc for dash mounting.A very brief instuction guide and warranty card.Touch screen stylus.How it works:The Nortech is really a Windows CE pocket computer. I haven't done an autopsy to see exactly what CPU chip is lurking in there, but it is reasonably quick at screen updates and routing calculations. There's also the Navteq US map database in flash memory. When you take the Nortech out of the box, the very fist time, you can tell it is booting up CE, then loading the navigation software. The initial lock on GPS satellites takes about five minutes, with no need to initialize your location or time of day. Once the unit has acquired GPS alamanac and ephemeris data, it will do a warm start in about 15 - 45 seconds - about as fast as a decent Garmin device. As long as you don't let the lithium battery go completely dead, and you've used the unit within the previous few days, it will initialize quickly. Pressing the power button normally only puts the Nortech in suspend mode, which elminiates lengthy boot-up times. I wish my Garmin 2720 could do that!How's the map data?Actually pretty good. The map data comes from Navteq, and it is all pre-loaded in the flash memory. I'm guessing the RAM is only about 256-512 meg, and only has a very sketchy basemap of major highways. The detail map for where you are now get loaded automatically, so if you are searching within your general geographic area, you won't notice anything odd. Only if you zoom out to see more than a handful of states at one time, do you notice the map detail is not even across the screen. Generally, I'd say this is no big deal, as at that level of abstraction, you probably only care about interstate highways anyway. A more expensive Garmin will give you smoother transition in detail between map zoom levels, if that is a feature that is important to you.How's the operation?Very easy. There's just one button to press (for about 1 second) to avoid bumping it on accidentally in your pocket or brief case. As noted, you're generally navigating within a few seconds, as long as you have a clear view of the sky.Finding places works pretty well. In some ways the find menu is a little tougher to use than Garmin, but on the other hand, some features are easier. Nobody has it perfect yet. The map features database is very complete, and at least as good as Garmin, which isn't surprising, given it is complied form Navteq data. There is no problem finding and routing to map features, even if the features are outside the map detail block for your current location. I was able to find and route to the Hacienda Donna Andrea Santa Maria in New Mexico, by telling the Nortech to start its search near Albuquerque. It plotted a reasonable route, Starting in Akron, Ohio in under 30 seconds. All I needed to match the in feature name was the word, "Andrea," so I'd rate it's functionality as excellent. As with any high tech device, you should expect to practice a little before you are a navigation Wizard, but this is an easy device to learn. One thing I couldn't tell for sure is if the Nortech has the Donna Andrea hotel in the correct location; it is about a mile off in Garmin's City Navigator 8.How's the Manufacturer support?For the importer, probably very little. I haven't had a reason to call or write them.The Navigation software and data is actually called Destinator, which appears to be a German company, but they have a .com e-mail address and reasonable web site. The web URL for Destinator is in Nortech Navigator manual. I sent an e-mail question to Destinator Support on a Sunday afternoon, and had an answer by 10:00 Monday. It remains to be seen how onerous the upgrade process might be, once the map data begins to get stale. It won't be necessary to upgrade too soon. The map data seems to be about six months fresher than Garmin's City Navigator 8, and most of the new roads where I live are in the database. Also, most new business palces are there, which isn't critial if you at least know the street address of the business. It is handy that there is basic info, including the telephone number, when you look for a business in the Find mneu. I'd rate this as over-all very good.Routing quality:The routes around town wher I live are at least workable. Even a fnacy Garmin unit doesn't always pick the best route I know. I am not an expert on the software and database internals, but I've been told the distinguishing feature between a cheap GPS and a good one is the number of attributes that are known about each road segment. Cheap units might only know average speed and distance for a road segment, which a better unit might know the number of lanes, average speed, average number of traffic lights, etc. From experience, I'd say the Nortech Navigator is somewhere in the middle ground on the number of attributes it knows. If you an Internet guru, think of it as the difference btween basic RIP routing and Cisco EIGRP. At any rate, the Nortech will probably always get you there, but it might not be the way somebody that's lived in town 20 years would tell you to go.PC integration:There really isn't any. Theoretically, you'll be able to download new maps and software updates. That is one thing that is much cooler on my Garmin 2720. It took the Garmin to Arizona and New Mexico. I was able to download all my GPS tracks to my PC and can re-live my vacations by playing around with MapSource. You're not going to get this for $239 - at least not yet!Physical characteristics:The unit is is a very compact. It is about as long as a deck of playing cards, but slighltly wider. The thickness is about the same as a deck of cards. There is an SD card slot, but it doesn't seem to have a real function with the current software. There is also a USB port and included USB cable, but again, doesn't seem to have much function. Since it is a Windows CE device, plugging it into a Microsoft based PC running Active Sync, will recognize the device, but there is nothing configured to sync. I haven't really tried to get at the CE operating system running underneath Destinator; there is probably a way, if you are savvy. It is nice that both a car charger and wall charger are included. Once charged, the internal battery will power the unit at full screen brightness for at least two hours. The unit will automatically go into suspend mode, to preserve data, when the battery gets low. Becuase there is an SD slot, usb and power jack, I don't think the unit is particularly water proof. I'd rate the quality of construction better than average, for an over-all score of very good.The screen is trns mode TFT back-lit LCD with good color saturation and contrast. The color choices in the Destinator software are good and the icons are easy to read and sensibly organized. Touch screen accuracy is good and not an issue. They include a stylus, but there's nowhere to store it. In use, the stylus is unnecessary.About the only criticism I'd have, is that I think I would have made the case slightly thicker and set the LCD a little deeper in the bezel, to provide more shade. None the less, readability in the car is still quite good.Cool features:Compact size.Pedestrain mode - allows routes in non-street area.Very complete database.Low cost versus features.Summary:This is both a good entry level GPS and a nice second back-up unit for expeienced GPS hounds. If you want to do off-road stuff like geocaching, then a high end hand-held unit with basic features and longer battery life would be a better choice.
this radio is just great.I purchased this product from Amazon when Midland first came out with this radio.Back in 08 or 10.Have not had a single issue with the radio. It works great, has wonderful shortcut buttons,and in my own thought, much better than the version that Cobra has.Only downside is that the back light does not stay on. but from there on, its great.
This lens is great in the fact that consolidates my bag into one lens instead of two. The pictures are good but I see slight differences in vertical lines at some of the zoom settings that aren't present in other lenses. It is also a bit of a hassle to keep locking the lens when hanging off my neck. If you don't the lens barrel slides out about half way into zoom. Then when you go to use it if it is locked you have to unlock it to zoom. Just a bit annoying but something that is easily overcome by persistent use. It appears to be a slight bit slow to focus and you need to compensate with faster moving action by turning off the auto focus and use the manual ring. Construction is as solid as any other brand of lens and it's appearance is clean and not to cumbersome. For an all around lens for the casual user this is perfect and it makes a good field lens. I would choose something different if it was for portrait or high end professional work.Updated review: 6-14-11- I have had to send the lens in for repair already. The focus ring just quit. It wasn't banged, bumped or mistreated, it just up and quit. I took a picture and the next picture nothing. I tried to manually focus but found it jammed tight at first. When I got home and removed the lens all appeared to be fine and I was able to get the fucus ring to move but with much binding, like something had broken. I contacted Tamron and they were very helpful in processing a return for service. When it arrived they OK'd it for warranty service at no charge. I am awaiting it's return and will give an update on how well this works out. I must also say that I have been impressed with the quality and have taken some great pictures with the lens camera combo(Sony a330). I have even gotten some shots that were printed all the way up to 13X19 and they are hanging on the wall.
Bought my Daughter an old school boombox with this she can listen to her streaming radio and mp3 from her cell phone and so can I, very nice.
This item was purchased for my work headset. I use it on a tristar plantronics headset. Has not disappointed, just did not like spending my own personal money on this item that could have been a little bit cheaper. The 4 star rating is because the items (bought 2) came in little sealed bags, i was hoping for boxes to not get crushed in my drawer.
It's hard not to like this monocular, you will not find a smaller, lighter monocular on the market. Unfortunately, image quality is just fair. I tried about a dozen different monoculars looking for the ideal one, and this one just wasn't it for me.If size and weight are the most important factors for you, then this is by far the best choice. With it's pen clip you can easily carry this in a shirt pocket. It's just a little bigger in diameter than a ball point pen, and about the same weight. It's also easy to focus.While there is nothing bad about the image quality, it's nothing special either. I could honestly make out distant objects at the same resolution with an $18 Carson 7 x 18 monocular.A good alternative to this model would be theNikon 6x15 Monocular II. While it's certainly bulkier than the Zeiss, it will still slip very easily into a shirt pocket and is still relatively light. The Nikon offers vastly superior image quality in my opinion.
Easy to operate. Attaches perfectly to my A100 camera. Pictures taken with this lens are superb!
A waste, a total waste. When I got my order the bulb was broken into pieces! Sure maybe it was the UPS fault but the packaging didn't have enough protection, no wonder the bulb broke!I had to drive far just to get another bulb and it even wasn't a 27watts!I won't buy again. I rather spent a little more money and get what I payed for.
The products arrive quickly and nicely packed. I purchased them thru Amazon. I particularly like their sizes which are smaller than the regular bookshelf speakers. The sound is comparable to some bigger and more expensive models. I sometimes connect them to my mini Pyle amplifier and they are good match if you want to move them around for small presentation projects like in the school or church.
Purchased this cable for my Garmin Vista. Use this cable in my vehicle connected to my laptop and 12volt power outlet. Never had a problem with this cable. Well made.
Great service! The fact that "Waste Toner" cartridges are a necessity irks me, but if you have to use them, Databazaar offers them with good prices and prompt delivery.
Updated rating: 5 STARS (*****) -- Note: Amazon won't let me edit the rating in their system.First: I called Canon USA and was put through directly to a live person who addressed complaints. Wow! Not many companies provide that these days.Second: I talked with both the complaint rep and a service technician at Canon. I then took the printer over to a Canon Authorized Service Facility where the printer technician said the noise was typical. Both he and the Canon technician mentioned a quiet mode in the software...but neither seemed familiar enough with it to say it would address the problem. However, when I returned home, I selected the "quiet mode" under the "maintenance tab" in the printer's properties screen. That absolutely resolved the noise problem!! Yahoo.Third: As for the crooked paper - some fiddling with the guide and the new slower feed mode have pretty much resolved that as well.Soooo...now I'm giving the printer a 5 STAR rating. I'll keep my fingers crossed that all else is fine.-------------------------------------Initial review where I gave 1 star:Am I disappointed! I've had HPs and Epsons in the past and now I could kick myself for trying a Canon. (1) The paper feeds crookedly - and I've tried many things to resolve it, but to no avail. How unprofessional looking. (2) The paper feeder is incredibly loud when a sheet is fed. I live in an apartment and I almost feel like I need to restrict my use of the printer to when my neighbors aren't around. I certainly don't feel comfortable using it in the middle of the night, like I used my Epson & HP. ** Of course, Canon has nothing on their troubleshooting site to resolve these issues, so I've sent an email. I won't hold my breath. I doubt these folks are any more customer service oriented than the rest of large-corp America. If they are, I'll return here and comment again. ** Until given reason to think otherwise, there won't be another Canon product in my life. I suggest you follow suit. (p.s. One positive: I made a color copy and it came out great -- couldn't tell the real thing from the copy.)
I used this converter to send coax audio out from a Mitsubishi DLP TV to a Vizio Soundbar that only has Toslink audio in. This solved my problem. It is small, hides well and makes no sound.It is not bidirectional, nor does it claim to be. I don't understand why people damage the product score if they don't even take the time to carefully read the description before they spend their money.
I did a lot of research on camcorders before I decided to purchase the Canon DC-40. It has been everything I expected and more. The video and audio quality is far superior to our old videotape camcorder. The DC-40 gives me all the tools I need to get the best picture and sound under any condition I am shooting under. To get the same number of pixels the DC-40 offers, you might have to pay twice as much. I am amazed at how good video I get for a camera that I can carry in my coat pocket.
I bought this item for my Grandchild's twelth birthday thinking it was less expensive than an iPod and was something easily programed. It turned out to be more difficult than we expected and even though the twelve year old loved it I feel an iPod might have been a better choice
I recently bought the Sansa C240 and this action Jacket fits perfectly over my Sansa. I use it during my bike rides and while I'm at the gym. I can still use all of the buttons and I don't have to worry about dropping it or the screen getting scratched.
I purchased this for my kids grandma who doesn't have or want a digital camera but loves to show off pictures. I currently use the Kodak software so I had no trouble loading pics onto the internal memory. The trick is to tag your pics as favorites and then you will need to sync and transfer them to the picture viewer. The software recognized the viewer right away. I had it all loaded in less than an hour which included picking out the pictures to put on it.As usual with Kodak, the screen is crisp and clear and unlike other viewers, is a little larger than say the magpix which I also considered. The only draw back is that it cannot be hooked to a tv and does not take regular batteries.Overall, I was very pleased and most everyone who I have showed it to said - I want one. It's perfect for Grandma to throw in her purse and even comes with a leather case!
This camera was bought without any for knowledge of the Pentax SLR, but after comparing it with most of the SLR range I decided to buy One and take the chance. Every thing about the camera looked and felt very good and to give it the rating I have, it has peformed wonders for me. A large part of my Photography is taking photos of N guage Model Trains, and with my 28 - 80 Auto Focus Lens with a 2 x Magnifyer Lens screwed on it takes Portraights to fill 5&quot; x 7&quot; Photo of a Locomotive barely 3&quot; Long &amp; 1&quot; tall. I cannot praise the Camera enough and from a Photographer to a Junior learner it is simple to operate and should never let you down, because if your settings are wrong it will not take the picture.
After doing a little research I found that digital cables are all the same for the most part, so buying $1 HDMI cable is basically the same as buying a $60 cables. So I gave it a shot to see if it was true since it was only a dollar and after I got the cable I was very impressed. The quality is exactly the same as my Sony HDMI cable that I paid $60 for. I will be buying more cables like this.
Compre el NEX ia y me ha parecido bastante bueno. Es relativamente peque&ntilde;o. Con W98 funcion&oacute; bien y me sirvi&oacute; para descargar mis fotografias de mi camara que no tenia USB pero usa una Compact Flash. Puede grabar desde la radio directo en MP3 o bien usarlo como voice recorder. Tiene 21 posiciones de memoria para radio predefinidas, y el control remoto es facil de usar (yo uso el Nex Ia cuando ando en bicicleta).Lo que no me gust&oacute; mucho es el sintonizador de radio, parece ser que no tiene mucha sensibilidad o un control autom&aacute;tico de ganancia de calidad, pero en breves cuentas anda bastante bien.Otra cosa pero bastante menos importante es que el estuche incluido no deja libre los botones.A quien le interese una unidad de backup, radio FM, MP3 player y adem&aacute;s funciones de grabado usando una memoria compact flash le viene bastante bien, si adem&aacute;s su camara digital usa la misma memoria podr&aacute; compartirla con ella. Si en el futuro se tiene acceso a un microdrive, el NEX iA tambi&eacute;n le dar&aacute; compatibilidad. Tengo entendido que el Ipod de Apple usa un microdrive de 40 Gb de hitachi, que deber&iacute;a ser compatible con el Nex Ia... entonces solo hay que conseguirlo.
Nothing flowery to say, its a printer drum. It arrived in the specified timeframe and it works! I'd order again.
As long as you use latest drivers and update BIOS this card really rocks
This is so handy.I use it almost every day. No more grated knuckles.Today I am slicing sweet potatoes for dehydrating.There are many uses for the SaladShooter.
I purchased this little device for my Spanish classes. Frankly, I did not want to spend much. Since I had to have something that would not pick up a lot of background noise, I vacillated between this device and another much more expensive one. Finally, I settled on this one. I must say, this device is much better quality than expected, and the sound is almost professional. My Spanish lessons come through loud and clear on this, and there is no annoying background noise. The device is simple to use with absolutely no software installation necessary! (I love plug and play devices.) The stand sits conveniently on my desk and the tube that holds the speaker is exactly the right height to make using it for hours comfortable. The light on the stand is an on/off button that lets you know the device is active.Now for a small device issue: When I first used the device, I found that if I do not talk directly into the speaker it sounds as if I am far away. This is not an issue as I learned to lean forward and stay about two inches away from the tip. Any closer and you will have reverberating sound issues. Any farther away and your voice will sound as if it is in a tunnel.Overall, I am extremely happy I purchased this device. It is great quality for a relatively small price.
Bought 2 sets in about 14 months time and both died. I now just pay Dish $5 a month rather than "invest" in another set. These are ridiculously priced for how poorly they last.
Yes, they sound great, especially for the money. They're comfortable, and the pads block enough background noise to make them perfect for long flights, walks around noisy urban areas, etc. However, there's a two-pronged caveat which I felt was definitely worth mentioning: (1) they're not constructed very well and disengage from the headpiece quite easily (I know a few people who've had this problem), and (2) I'd honestly rather jam pine cones in my ears than ever again deal with Grado's rude, pretentious, inefficient, customer service. They not only lost my 'phones and lied about it, but had the nerve to tell me what a favor they were doing me by considering to replace them (they did eventually find them). It took them almost 2 weeks to reply to an email I'd sent which had simply asked "where are my headphones?" Again, I know a few folks who have had similarly bad experiences. And I will NEVER give them my money again.
Excellent all around product. I used it to move files from my old mac to my new mac. no issues.
Quick and easy setup even for me. My only regreat is thinking 5 ports was plenty.Terry
The headphone is great. I couldn't hear my dvd's before, now I can, loud and clear. No complaints.
I've had it for almost a year now and I haven't had any problems whatsoever. Sound and picture quality is great! Controls are really easy to use and remote sure comes in handy.
We are very pleased with the compact Bushnell binoculars we purchased through Amazon. They are lightweight and small enough for easy transport. Best of all the viewing is great. We were very pleased to be able to see the whales while sitting on the beach in Hawaii. I would recommend them to anyone.
What can I say that hasn't been already said. If you are deciding which DSLR to get, and the D80 is in your options, GET THE D80! Uncomparable to the D40, D40x and the new D60 in many ways. Lens compatibility is the main reason why I purchased the D80. I can switch/borrow lenses from my friends who own D100, D200, D70 and D300. That alone helped me make my decision. The D80 has a lot of the features that higher tier DSLR also has. A very good buy!April 2008 update:Still love this DSLR. While I had the opportunity to upgrade to a D200 due to it's lowered value price, I kept the D80 because it's not that big of an upgrade IMO. I would only probably upgrade to a D300 or go full frame with a D3. I love that I am still learning the small nuances of this DSLR. D80 stand up!
The Sennheiser HD201 headphones are excellent. For $10, I bought a refurbished pair and there are no issues after two months of owning them. The sound is the best of any headphones I've owned and they are cheaper than some of the worst headphones I've had, as well. I can wear them for hours; the earpieces fit over my hears and the padding (both on earpieces and over-head bar) is comfortable. The only negative is that the cord is incredibly long (10 ft); however, that is not worth downgrading the product. I simply keep it bundled at an appropriate length and it rarely gets in my way.
All those who gave this one star are just a bunch of sissies. I'm giving it two. Sure, I have to do a soft reset several times a day. And some days I cannot get both the wired and wireless connections to work at the same time. And still other days the thing hangs up so that I can't even receive a few emails without it getting stuck. And there is alot of powering on and off of PC's and routers. But this is the stuff that tough guys just deal with.Those tech support people told me that my unit was defective too - and that I could pay to send it to them and they would get another one to me in a few weeks or so. But unlike those other sissies, I kept my unit and live with the pain.In fact I'm sitting here now creating this review while connected with a wireless connection and I can tell you without hesitation that this unit
Great little sun shade, if you're the type that looks at every picture between shots this might get in the way but If you shoot then after you're done want to look with bright sun or lights that wash out your LCD this will do the trick.
What a product!!!! Damn works great giving power and excellent sound to my audio system, the subwoofer control works great!!!Now my radio with only 20 of volume completely kick ass!!!!
installed the card and the OS recognized it right away, installed drivers and then the drives connected to it were available. doesn't get any simpler.
I was very leery of buying a universal mount because they can be made really cheap. I was most worried about the flexible arm being so flexible that my phone (myTouch 4G) would bounce up and down.Well this mount did a great job. Not only is the arm stiff as all get out but the bottom two arms are adjustable so that you can move them out of the way of your connectors. Not an issue on my phone but still a great feature.The arm is very long and will work well for those cars with long slanted windshields. Unfortunately I drive an older truck with a near vertical windshield. To get around this thing poking me in the eye, I was able to bend the arm in a 'S' shape thereby effectively reducing the length of the arm. All is good.The suction cup hasn't come off yet.The vent adapter works fine but I don't use it in my truck. It is nice to take it with me when I travel and get a rental car. That way I don't have to remove it from my truck each time I need to put it in a different car.Bottom line, good product and I would buy it again.
Short term, these work fine. Initially, I ordered one and it worked. Then I ordered three more to complete my installation, and one was faulty. I returned the faulty one and got a replacement that had cable of a much thinner gauge, but it also seems to work just fine. I'm sure more expensive cables are better made, but these work flawlessly to connect my Mac computers (with appropriate adapters in the back of the Mac) to a TV across the room.
Very nice lens for the money. Completely satisfied, pictures are very good, even at the 200mm range. Needs a lot of light for good pictures due to high aperture numbers, but for the price, excellant.
The DVP642 is an inexpensive solution for watching all manner of digital content on your TV without having to mess around with a lot of encoding. However, the unit is very cheaply made, and they appear to conveniently die right after the manufacturer warrantee expires.My first one was DOA right out of the box. That didnt inspire a lot of confidence, but I got a replacement 642, and it lasted a couple months. It doesnt play EVERYTHING, either. It didnt like some codecs, or it would play them but the audio or video would stutter.At any rate, the replacement unit I got just died one morning. It just flashes the red power light and wouldnt power on or play or open. The philips FAQ says to unplug it for 10 seconds and it should come back on, but it didn't. Its worth mentioning that the unit was not only surge-supressed, but was also on a UPS, so it was at very low risk of getting 'zapped' by static electricity.So if you are only looking to watch video content for a few months, this is the player for you. If you intend to use your unit a little longer than that, look at something else. If nothing else, save your box and receipt and just exchange it every three months to stay on the safe side.
I have to admit, for a tiny pair of ear buds, they have a lot of bass. Tons of bass. But when you listen to something with a lot highs, they can't handle it. Sony makes a pair of ear buds for $10 that are better than these. You can probably buy them anywhere. After returning these ear buds, I went with Sennheiser PX-100. They sound great.
Many Hewlitt Packard Products do not work properly with Windows XP. Worse still, they have newly released many drivers that still don't work properly.
We have several of these mini-GBICs in use on various Cisco 2960, 2960S, and 2970 models. They work just fine connecting to 62.5micron and 50micron multimode fiber.They're a little pricey (typical for Cisco parts), but I prefer to use the Cisco branded parts rather than risk incompatibility with a 3rd party device. I've had several of these SFPs running continuously for many years and have not detected any problems with any of them.
I have an extensive home network, and every now and then I have to replace cables, usually because the little lock-tab on the connector has broken off or doesn't lock properly any more. The primary cause of the tabs breaking is them getting caught on something as I'm trying to pull them out from behind a desk. Having a feature that protects the tab from that abuse is important to me, and was a primary requirement in my selection. The image for this product shows side guard protectors for the tab, but the product itself has no such protectors.I'm rating this a 2 because they are still useful as cables, even though the lack of tab protection limits their lifespan.
I bought this SDHC card for my panasonic Lumix TZ5 digital camera. At the first 5 month this card works well and suddenly this card defective and can not read, disappointed about the quality.
The price was good, the delivery was good. The lamp works great. The box the lamp was shipped in was beat up looking. It looked as though it had been returned and re-taped. The lamp works fine so I did not complain about it.
The best digital camera I have bought so far. There are so many features in such a little package. I carry it where ever I go & it has always worked great for me. I keep finding new things it can do. The quality of pictures & video it takes is great for the size & ease of use. The best thing is I can fit the thing in my front pocket with-out feeling I have a huge bulge there. It's also very easy to carry extra 1GB cards due to the XD cards being so small. Fuji has & still makes great cameras.
When I recieved the Belkin 16 foot USB cord, which I ordered to get a far reaching printer hooked to my computer, The order was just what I needed and properly shipped. The USB cord is good quality, and simply put: got the job done, and I'm a satisfied Customer. Thank You Belkin!
as 700 watt "bursting" does not make a speaker good, 700 watt furnice stink power doesn't make a power supply good, the output is based on a efficency rating(usually 80+% is good or acceptable). the glowing inda-glo blu lights and high raw rating doesn't impress us anymore,(even gamers). we need the facts, that's it!(luckily amazon has an excellent retruns policy, YOU may not be so lucky elswhere). ascteticallly it is a pretty heater, and white noiser, nothing more.
These monolights (300i) are just about equal with any other self-contained monolight on the market (i.e. alien bees, photogenics, etc.). They provide accurate, consistant lighting and have a pretty good build quality. But their quality is overshadowed by little flaws that equal big problems. Number one problem is the built-in slave needs LOTS of light to trigger the unit. In fact, if you are shooting anywhere with celings higher than 10 feet or without any sort of bright walls around your primary flash, you will need some sort of EXTRA triggering mechanism. Second problem is standard items such as umbrellas cannot be used while the reflectors are attached. This is a drawback because there is no protection for the flash tube besides the 3 inch buffer the reflectors provide between the flash tube and anything that might touch it. Be prepared to purchase many replacement tubes if you do location shoots. Lastly, be prepared to purchase new light stands if you need to elevate your units more than half the height of the stands provided. The weight of the unit creates an unsteady setup at any height above say 5 feet. And that's WITHOUT accessories like softboxes and such. In short, the units are good for in-studio shoots, but be prepared to "accessorize" if you want a traveling light set.
i bought this product in early january.i tried to use it for audio recording (from the radio). after two hours,i pushed the stop button to stop the recording. it continued to record. i pushed the button again. same result. i pushed the button a third time, and held it down longer in hopes this would get it to notice it was being pushed. this time the device printed out Good Bye, and shut down. when i restarted it the two hours of recording i had hoped to store was gone.not having a feature in the shutdown mode that would first save any open file, given that they chose to make the same button function as &quot;stop recording&quot; and &quot;shutdown&quot;, is a piece of programming so profoundly stupid that i would like to see - though i'm somewhat afraid to speak to - the person who wrote it.i have contacted customer support to find out if the malfunctioning stop button is a flas in my particular device or endemic to the product, and if they have a revision to the device software that does have a save file feature.
This is the second pair of these I have purchased in the last year. My oldest son loved his so much my younger son had to have a pair as well. They are great for college guys living in the dorm who need to both block ambient noise and receive high quality audio.
I bought these to put in my PS3 Case. I was hoping that they would be thin enough, small enough to slide into the slots.. the same sort of slots that one has with those 'Visor cd' cases.They fit. Now I can carry my game DVD/CDs in the slots without worry of them getting scratched in the slots.. which eventually happens in those types of things.have fun
The combo pack is affordable and great to just to have around, incase you run out. but you end up with hundreds of free photo paper.
Works well, I am saving $100 a month instead of cable TV.More than 25 stations in DC.
First off, I'm only using the product as a switch and wireless access point. The configuration interface is nice and quick and it connects to all my various wifi devices (game consoles, laptops, PCs, etc) without a problem - which is exactly the reason why I got the dir-655 to replace my aging Linksys AP. And contrary to some of the other reviews, this device never got very hot - just a bit lukewarm (though it was stood up vertically, perhaps that helps?).The problem is that using the radio in N-mode or mixed N-mode causes the radio to shut itself down around 24-48 hours. The switch still works and I can still ping the internal address. Just the wifi stops. I tried firmware up and down. Factory resets. Having the radio on with no clients associated with it. It STILL shuts down after a day or so. A power-cycle to the device restores the radio... but why is this happening?The D-Link tech support and forums don't provide much help aside from running it in G-mode or mixed G-mode. I also found that this my problem with the radio shutting down was not uncommon. I do admit, that without enabling wifi-N, the device is solid and reliable. It still connects to all my devices and the range is pretty good for wireless-G. My local LAN just can't enjoy the benefits of the wifi-N speeds and it does get noticeable when you're locally streaming multimedia.Oh well... probably replace it with a different device. It'll be relegated to a backup wired router or switch. Too bad.
i bought this item with my kodak easy share c330 and this item is very good it store 250 photos with a resolution of 4mp each one and 15 min of video in format jpegbuy this item is very good !
Great product. Am having some difficulty loading one of the CD. Contacted the publisher of the product and they are of no help with support. I would recommend this to everyone.
This is a very nice piece of equipment. Very simple, very well designed and exactly what I needed to protect my investmant. I was initially concerned that it would not have enough current handling capacity for my amps, receiver, plasma and other electronics, but has not even come close to the 15 amps that it is rated for, most of the time runs about 6 or 7 amps. Very pleased and would recommend to others looking for a great power conditioner/surge protector.Thanks.
I don't usually care about aethetics, picture quality is what I want. This player scores exceptionally high in both categories for me. It is a beauty, and more importantly, the picture at 1080p is astounding. You can flip through the resolutions (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) and through each progressive increase in resolution there is a VERY noticeable difference in picture quality as you're watching.Upscaling was very impressive at 1080p (1080i and 720p looked good as well). I tested some 10 year old SDVD's and some brand new SDVD's and I can't understand how anyone would tell you the picture is not amazingly better upscaled than at a native 480i or 480p depending on your DVD player.Pros:- Produces astounding picture quality- Beautiful deviceCons:- I find command response time slow, hopefully this can be fixed via firmware upgrade, minor issue.- Pricy and impending format uncertaintyAnyone that pretends to think they know more than anyone else about the end result of the HD-DVD, Blu Ray format "war" is full of it in my opinion and simply wants to push their format of choice. You're taking a risk, either way. I made my choice and I'm sticking with it.I highly recommend this product. Look for it on sale.Sony 60" 1080p SXRD Rear Projection KDS-60A2000Sony BDP-S1 Blu Ray DVD Player 1080pMonster 4' U2 V1000 H cables
Everyone's car layout is different of course, but after doing an exhaustive search for a simple iPod dock -- I ruled out the FM transmitter -- I decided on the Belkin TuneDok for my 2007 Camry. I just wanted something to hold my iPod securely, that allowed enough adjustability to position the device at the most convenient angle. The TuneDok is almost perfect. While my Camry's cup holder adjusts to different size beverages anyway, Belkin supplies different size bases to fit most cup holders, I imagine. There's even a foam band that you can slip around the base for extra large cup holders. The TuneDok is plastic and is perfectly sized where my 4th gen iPod slips in without fear of scratching. I was skeptical about whether the suction cup would hold my iPod in place, but it does. And it releases easily with one hand - just nudge the suction cup tab with the tip of your finger.The TuneDok angle adjusts, which is helpful if you need to attach a charger cable through the bottom opening of the holder. Being made of plastic, I don't know how durable the thing is, but I don't see a problem unless you're constantly messing with the angle. My only wish: With all the options Belkin supplies for the base size, it would have been nice if the screw-in post could come in a couple lengths or if it was longer; OR if there was a way to make the holder sit higher up. I see why you might want the holder to be more low profile so it doesn't interfere with the shift lever, but I'd appreciate having the iPod slightly higher.
Nice design and works great. I would of went with something simple, but I like getting things different from other people.
only lasted a year the switch used to toggle between camera and review broke and i take care of my stuff!dont buy any fuji!
If you have a Mac laptop, in my case a Powerbook G4 running OS-X 10.4, I suggest you stay away from this device. I actually have mixed feelings about it. The setup program works well, and the device configured to my wireless network with little difficulty. My G4 saw the device, but was unable to get an IP address using DHCP. I spent over an hour in a chat session with Linksys tech support, and that was followed up by a call from a supervisor there who spent another hour with me. One thing which was (finally) suggested, which also appears in various forums, was to manually configure an IP address in System Preferences --> Network. Apparently this works for some, but it didn't for me. I'm returning the device. So why are my feelings mixed instead of all negative? (1) The level of (attempted) support was outstanding, especially since Linksys doesn't always get good marks. (2) The device does a great job with my wife's PC laptop running Vista. It just doesn't work well with Macs. Linksys knows this and has corrected the same problem with early models of its wireless routers (I use one and the Mac sees and can use it, but with an extremely low signal, thus the need for an expander.) I don't understand why they can't fix this guy! If you're a Mac user you're better off with the Belkin 5FD-7132 Belkin Wireless G Universal Range Extender/Access Point - Wireless access point - 802.11b, 802.11g which you can usually buy for less. It has an annoying tendency to drop its connection to the router occasionally, but at least it works most of the time.
The B+W filter shines in the area of build quality and optical perfection. I really, really like the brass material over aluminum because the filter spins on and off my lens with ease when compared to aluminum. In post processing I was floored by the performance of this filter. First time in the field it can be difficult to see what the image actually looks like on the back of your camera versus a nice computer screen. My images were vivid, sharp, and lush in color; nothing less than what I expect from a polarizer. Plus, I was shooting with a fast 50mm prime lens so I did not worry too much about vignetting.Filters are a nasty subject of photography in my opinion. Why? Because filters are expensive, can greatly impact your image (good and bad), and may leave new photographers with information overload. I declare this as I am the new kid on the block with limited knowledge and funds.Through researching I began to see a common trend: Heliopan and B+W are some of the best for high-end while Hoya is the best of the low-end. I already owned a couple of Hoya filters due to low cost and pretty good quality, and this filter is my first B+W. On that, I definitely experienced a difference, but without saying Hoya is a terrible line of filters.Final thoughts, if I spent a ton of money on a good Canon L series lens then expect me to purchase a Heliopan or B+W filter for it. For anything else I probably will continue purchasing Hoya's top of the line filters. If you are still unsure, compare this filter to a Hoya 58mm Pro1, note the $30 difference in cost, and splurge on the B+W if you never owned one before.
I got this kit on the recommendation of another user. The automotive kit is great. The power cord and the friction mount is a great help on long trips. My only complaint would be that the maps were not as accurate as I would like. Missing some major roads in the area, and it would try to have me turn on a road that either doesn't exist or was a dirt driveway. All in all, though, this kit is a must for anyone with a Garmin GPSMap 60C or 60CS.
I purchased the MZ-NF610 in Sept. '03, and loved it when I got it. It's a great combination of MD player and radio, which is great for people like me who like to switch back and forth without having to carry two units.My opinion changed dramatically this week, however. The radio function on the remote stopped working completely, and unfortunately that is the only way to control the radio. I lost a major portion of the unit's funcationality.I called Sony to see what could be done. Just a short 60 minutes later (note the sarcasm), they wanted to charge me $93 in labor to "fix" (e.g. send me a new one) the remote since it is no longer under the labor portion of the warranty. That's over half the cost for a brand new whole unit (including the base!). I asked what the price for a new/replacement remote would be and found out it's $109! These guys must be kidding!I've been pretty brand loyal to Sony over the years but no more. I saw another review on Amazon detailing the same problem with the remote, which leads me to believe that this is a systemic quality issue. Yet Sony refuses to stand behind their product.If you're considering buying this product, please take this as a warning. You'll be happy with it at first, but there is a large probability the remote will break on you.Sony used to stand for unquestionable quality and customer service in my mind, but not anymore. Apparantly, they're no longer concerned about the consumer once they make the sale. Spend your money on a more reliable product.
I bought this battery as a back up for my Canon 1100s so that I could always have a fresh battery should one go weak. So far I've had no problems.
According to the manufacturer's web site, this is the correct harness for a 1996 Nissan 300ZX with a Bose radio. This harness appears to be well constructed and has the correct mating connectors, but all four speaker connectors are on RCA male plugs. They should be straight wires. The leads on the plugs are spliced onto short color coded wires coming from the harness and the spliced wires are all the same color, so if you cut the connectors off, there is no way to determine which wire is positive and which is negative. Most radio wiring harnesses require bare wire for the speaker connections, not RCA plugs. I would have given this one star if not for the good construction. Since this harness is used for a number of Nissan cars, check on your model before you buy. Buy the Scosche wiring harness instead if you need bare wires instead of RCA plugs.
Easy to install, I find this a necessary add-on to my Mac.Protects the area around the keypad from scratches and general wear-and-tear.My watch tends to scratch my MacbookPro case, and this solves the problem.
what's more to say than it works awesome for the price, i got it for less than 3 bucks. Can't beat that.
I recently purchased the 512 MB SD card, as I have owned other Panasonic SD cards and I am most impressed with this one. You can not image how much information can be written to this card! I can pile as many pictures as I want and almost never have to worry about it using up all the memory because it can store up to 7,000 JPegs. Also, you can put 11 hours of songs from your MP3 player on it. I like the fact the SD cards are compatible with many of my products, and that I can store information in different formats such as audio and still pictures. I highly recommend the Panasonic 512 SD card to anyone looking for a new MultiMedia card.
If you are buying a cable for Blu-ray to HDTV this is not the cable for you. Apparently not a category 2 cable. Great price and will work fairly well from cable box to TV. Customer service is good. I got two cables, tried them picture was horrible. When I contacted customer service they immediately shipped out replacements. New ones still can't handle the Blu-ray to HDTV very well but seem to work well as a basic low end HDMI cable.
I'm very happy with my 30GB Zune. The sound is full, the color sharp and bright, and the software easy to use, though the initial update the Zune goes through when you first install the software is long with very little indication of its progression status. Still I love it and getting new music on it is a snap. Plus, the red color is cool!
Great basic headset--no more craned and sore neck!! I use this with my V-Tech phone and I can set the phone on the lowest level and hear everything crystal clear. People on the other end of the phone have no problems hearing every word. Small clip on the cord allows you to "pin" the cord to your shirt or pants so the cord stays close to your body and decreases the chance of the cord getting snagged as you walk through the house/yard. Earpiece is cushioned nicely so you can talk for hours if needed. Boom mic rotates up and down and allows for either left or right ear use. The boom itself is bendable as well so you can bring the mic as close to your mouth as you want. Have recommended this item to my mom who hates holding the phone and hates speaker phone. Would recommend to anyone--great product and great value!!
The pictures, the view finder, the zoom, the focus, the video capability, the PICTURES !I LOVE IT
It is everything I expected, and more. I have not, nor do I intend to, use the music part, therefore I cannot comment on that.It is awesome. I would recommend this to a friend.
I've had this mouse since at least 2005, if not earlier, and it shows no signs of needing to be replaced anytime soon. Definitely a great mouse for the $15 I paid for it. I love the two scrolling wheels and the side buttons that function as forward and back buttons.
I did not liked it!It is not what I expected!But despite all stated above it does exactly what described in specification.If I were to read it I would keep looking for something little different.This piece is very very tiny and functions perfectly for small networks
Needing an RF A/V link in a hurry, I ordered a Terk LF-30S. When the timetable was moved up, I had to buy a similar product from Radio Shack. The Radio Shack product was inferior in all modes to the TERK. The video was crisper and the drop outs from foot traffic was minimal compared to the Radio Shack product. I'm going to order another TERK for my house. Thanks, TERK for a great product.
sound is pretty good, bass is loud, but the quietest volume setting is still rather loud. I only have a studio so its not a big place. Might be better in a larger room? Overall thought, I like it.
I truly love these binoculars. I have identified over 900 species of birds with my 10X50 action. Sure, they will get water in them, and they can fog up at the most infuriating times, but once you know how to treat them in adverse conditions they will always come through. There are better, but do not disregard the brightness and field of view of these binoculars. Under normal daylight, there is really not much better. Porro bins are great. In high contrast, low light conditions you will definitely miss some sharpness, but hey they are 80 bucks. Great for travel, never mind the bulk. Who wants to have to constantly worry about their $500 binoculars getting stolen? These binoculars have treated me very well and I highly recommend them to anyone on a budget.
About the product I read is rock, I cant past over 2600mhz, I think is my motherboard (evga 680i), when I buy some boys, have problems with overclock quad cores cpus, I dont change my mb in this time, Now I buy q6600 and can see the malfuntion of evga not revision a1. I hope better perfomance when arrive my new 790i ultra, Thx amazon.
This camera is pretty incredible. You can do so much on the camera itself, before you even upload the pictures. It is so advanced compared to my previous Fujifilm digital camera or any other camera I've seen for that matter. The only thing that is a little bit of a bummer is that it can be a little slow at times due to the capacity of information it processes, but it is well worth the couple seconds extra wait time. I am extremely happy and satisfied with my purchase and am looking forward to seeing what HP comes up with next.
This kind of memory is going cheaper every day and the price that I found in Amazon was great.
Bought this case as a gift along with terabyte hard drive. Person loves both. Very high quality for the price.
It is not only functional for carrying, but as a way to cool your macbook. A definite 5 star purchase!
I am in Europe and purchased the new Sony Ericsson K800i without a memory card. I have searched far and wide for the lowest price card. Through Amazon, I have found it. Not only was this the best price, they ship to an APO. This card is fast, small and enough storage to fit 11 full-length movies (reduced size to view on a 3" screen). There will be larger then one GB card soon, I believe, but for now, it fits the bill.
Very good Quality here. not only the glass is clean and clear and also the rim..doesnt affect the color of the pictures taken.
I thought I finally found a printer that met my needs: auto duplex, independent ink cartridges, reasonably fast, low cost per page, and priced right. And it was made by HP, which I've always thought highly of (at least for printers). I eagerly opened the box and set up the printer (which took a little time but was easy enough). It didn't come with a cable, so I just used the parallel cable from my trusty HP 722C. I powered up the printer, installed the software, and... was quickly disappointed.Attempts to run the HP Toolbox consistently failed (after a long pause of nothing happening): &quot;Toolbox for HP Printing System for Windows has encountered a problem and needs to close.&quot; The same thing happened at the end of every print job. A note to HP was responded to the next day: &quot;the Toolbox won't work with a parallel cable on Windows XP&quot; (but no mention of that anywhere in the docs or HP's web site).So, I went out and bought a USB cable. Again the same problem. This time a phone call got me a slightly different answer: &quot;the Toolbox won't work on XP, period -- uninstall the toolbox&quot; (easier said than done). That seemed to solve the problem, but I can't perform Toolbox functions such as monitor my ink level.So, I wasted some time and some money, and I don't have the full functionality I expected. HP needs to update the info on their web site. But at least the 1100d prints well, and the auto duplexing is nice (albeit not as speedy as I would like). And the colors of photos are off, but I've yet to dig into that.
I'm 39 and this is the smartest purchase I've made to date. Yeah that's not saying much, but I know I knocked this purchase out of the park. My out the door cost was 1,211. On top of that I just received $25 gift certificate from that purchase cuz I accumulated mass points for high ticket item purchase on my Amazon CC. I in turn used that $25 to knock my $50 dollar BT headset in half a Plantronics Voyager 520. Also I got $30 off of that TV for applying for the Amazon card in the first place. Just really happy with my TV purchase. Why all this explanation without talking about the TV, cuz that's the easy part...TV had the highest marks of any other TV on consumer reports in the SD,HD,DVD picture categories all excellent. Only a $2600 Samsung 46 inch had the same excellent marks. Over twice the amount of my purchase! It has a matte black finish which is great, because you should be staring at the picture, not the LG or Samsung shiny black frame. The menu is just like my PS3, easy to use and clear. This really is a slam dunk I did all the obsessive work for you. Last few suggestions...If you aren't going to go all the way and get HDMI cables(one for my TV and one for my PS3) HDTV programming you are wasting your money, you would be holding back the power and greatness of this TV. I got Direct TV HD Dish as well. A HD satellite dish's picture crushes a cable HD FYI as well. Also by going this route now my TV is converted to a 1080p. I got it direct thru Amazon and not a third party, and had to pay zero for tax or delivery. Please be carefull which seller you go thru, half the battle. I only leave the house for work or food. I am in love with my TV. Good luck!
Very good product and very comfortableI find most headphones (either bud or over-the-ear) leave my ears aching after about an hour of wearing them, but i find these much more comfortable and can tolerate longer periods of time wearing them. Been using them for about 8-9 months now, and held up fine despite being frequently thrown in a bag with a bunch of other stuffNot as wild on the base-boosting aspect of it - I also regularly forget to turn it off and it just eats through batteries.Overall very satisfied with product, and represents good value for money*Edit - 2/9/13; headphones are broken now, not sure if i damaged them - don't remember dropping them or anything like that. One ear comes out of the headband which is pretty annoying. Still works fine, but I thought they'd last a little longer then they did*
I can't imagine what the reviewer who couldn't make the adjustment for the distance between his eyes was thinking, but these, like all Canons (and all binocs I've ever used) are certainly adjustable. You merely "bend" the two barrels in towards you to bring them (and thus the eyepieces) closer together, or away from you to move them further apart.I've encountered many people who don't understand the basics of how binoculars work. Here's a good article for those interested:http://www.photosafaris.com/Articles/Binoculars.asp
I bought the Maxtor OneTouch III based on its great reviews. It is a fine portable disk, but the backup software is completely unacceptable. In very fine print the manual tells you that it does not back up hidden or busy files. Hidden files include Microsoft Outlook mailboxes, among other important files. If you have your mail or another file open when the backup runs, it is not backed up. You can replace the bad Maxtor backup software with another backup program, but then you are just using the Maxtor as an expensive external drive.
I have owned the DMR-ES40V for over 6 months. It is a combo DVD/VCR unit. I have had sufficient time to become intimately familiar with the pros and cons of the unit.The MANUAL: It is imperative to have the manual. This machine is somewhat complicated, and frequent trips to the instructions is necessary. If everything is working correctly, you can usually find the instructions that you need somewhere in it. It is overly time-consuming though, since the items don't seem to logically flow. If you dig long and hard enough though, they are in there somewhere.The SET-UP: Being somewhat experienced at setting-up a home theater, this was generally easy. The text and pictures were sufficient. Searching through the Function Menu, I learned that to perform the same action and different levels required using different imput buttons. This is needlessly confusing. Of course the auto clock set function isn't very accurate ( I haven't seen an accurate one yet).DVD PLAYBACK: The general playback is pretty straight-forward. I really miss some of the extra playback features that are on my JVC progressive player (which is 3 years older). Finding a scene in a movie is comparatively difficult. A Zoom feature is missing. Many convenience features are not present.DVD RECORDING: Recording onto a DVD-RAM disc is a dream compared to old fashioned VCR tapes. I really enjoy using them. A quirk--you must have the unit in stand-by to record from the scheduler. This mandates that to watch a recorded show while recording another(on the same disc) you must wait until the unit begins recording, then select the show to watch from the Navigator. The UHF tuner has some trouble recording somewhat weak signals from channel 19. Other weak channels record but not 19. This problem started about 6 months after initial set-up. There is an annoying bug with Daylight Savings Time, and the newer extended time period. The Panasonic Web Site suggests going into the set-up menu and unchecking the DST box; thus removing the feature. If this did anything, it would allow you to set the clock manually. Being without the automatic DST adjustment would not be annoying, but even though you turn-off this feature it still resets your clock twice a day at noon and at 7pm EST. This ruins any TV scheduling you had set. This malady persisted until the date of the former DST Spring-Ahead arrived. Several weeks of scheduling hell! I requested assistance from customer service but never received the telephone call that was promised. No message, no number to call--just a promise to call again when I was home.THE VCR USE: This feature is really buggy. You are supposed to be able to eject a cassette with the remote; but this only worked for a month or two. When a TV show is scheduled for recording the unit won't tape it if you merely insert a cassette. It doesn't recognize the insertion of the cassette unless the tape has been made to move--either playing a little or fast forwarding/reversing. This is really annoying.LAST IMPRESSION: The last movie (Last King of Scotland) I watched took over the machine. The remote control would not function, the disc would not stop, and the disc could not be ejected. It was necessary to unplug the unit, restart it, eject the disc, and totally reset all menu items--which were randomly reset to various settings. Worse some settings are no longer selectable. One other movie would not even play in the machine--forcing me to use the trusty JVC unit.I must say that this machine has many of the same problems that are still occurring in the new units from what I read at this forum and other ones. These units are being released for sale way before they are ready for public consumption. I recommend looking elsewhere.
I've been using the BoxWave antiglare protectors on my wife's and my iPhones for two years now and didn't think twice about getting one for my iPad. The film is vey stiff and has an adhessive side that's more like a color-form than a piece of tape or sticker like some protectors (that is it seems to stick more by static electricity than adhesive, but there is some adhesive on there). The surface has a texture similar to that of a high bond pressed paper, your finger slides without sticking like it does on the glossy surface. Glare is significantly cut down with little noticeable loss of light permissivity or color definition.Most people seem to gripe about the application process. I was able to install mine squarely and without bubbles by first, following the Instructions, second, prealigning the protector BEFORE removing the backing and finally, using two pieces of scotch tape to secure the film at the bottom of the screen and then carefully pealing of the backing film while simultaneously sealing the film down to the screen.Reading text is so much nicer when you're not having to constantly adjust reflections out of the view.
This is a very good mount, everything lined up perfect. I would buy another product like this if I had to....
Really don't have much to say about the product other than Western Digital is an excellent product. I purchased the hard drive for my PS3 and it works great. A great upgrade to my previous 80GB hard drive.
I purchased this unit a few months ago and I am happy with it. The windshield clip is pretty lame and I do not like the way it blocks part of the view out my windshield. I went to whistlers web site and ordered a non-skid pad to set the unit directly on the dashboard. My dashboard is flat and it sits well on there and does not slide around. Until I got that pad, I was not real happy with the mounting options. You could do the same thing with two way tape, or Velcro - but it would be hard to remove the unit and put the unit in the glove box when the car is parked.I wanted a cordless unit so I don't have the power cable hanging across the dashboard. I like the rechargeable feature, if the batteries go dead while I am driving, I just plug in the adapter and I can still use the unit while it is charging.
Just purchased this mini-mouse primarily to use with new laptop and to take on the road. Really enjoying this mouse which conveniently has USB connector attached to bottom of mouse for easy storage and use. Very easy to carry and fits my hand like a glove. Lots of nice features I haven't even taken advantage of yet.Based on price and performance I would recommend this Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse for anyone looking for value and a good product.
I purchased the Targus Wireless mouse when my Microsoft wireless no longer worked. I am very please with it. The range is far better than the MS mouse. It has an on/off switch on the bottom which saves the battery. If the battery needs to be charged, it comes with a USB cable so it can recharge and still be used at the same time. The receiver bends to 90 degrees (folds in half for storage) so there isn't a problem with it breaking if bumped. Overall, I plan on purchasing another for my desktop.
Yes, the Active Jacket does fully protect the camera - there is a plastic cover on the back to prevent scratching while simultaneously allowing one to use the expansive viewfinder. It's extremely compact and snugly fits the camera. Extremely convenient since you don't have to take the camera out of its case! An added plus is that it allows for a tripod mount, although I really can't imagine using this with a tripod. However, the case is of excellent quality and performs wonderfully.
Good camera. Compact size and weight. Like the 6X optical zoom and the IS. Full set of manual controls.Flash takes a bit long to re-charge. Also, initially many of the indoor shots were grainy (noise) and a lot of redeye. Finally figured out that indoors with less light one has to keep the zoom on the low side.Overall happy with the camera.
Pros: Price vs Competitors, good sound, easy to get started.Cons: Occasionally buggy operation even with upgraded firmware, Pops with some MP3 filesI have had this little player for one week, and generally, I am impressed. It fits 10-12 CDs worth of music with decent fidelity (128 kbps), is easy to tote around, and gives you more for the money than its competitors. The display is easy to read, and the basic controls are easy, although custom configuration controls are a bit arcane.It has not been without hick-ups, though. MP3 files encoded using the LAME encoder can have pops if certain compression options are used. If you aren't into tinkering with your compression options, you should probably stick with the bundled encoding software. Also, I had the player lock on the start-up screen, having to remove the battery to shut it off. This even happened with the new firmware download I got from the Sandisk website. Through trial and error, I found that I could get the unit back by removing all music files and reloading them. I await feedback from Sandisk on what the root cause might be.
Product worked great for about 9 months until the battery died and would not recharge. When I called to get a replacement battery, it was almost as much as the block rocker itself, so instead of ordering one, I went to my local Batteries Plus and not only did they have a replacment battery but it was a 1/4 of the price. Unsure of how the battery went it, we found it was actually more time consuming that difficult. Remove the screws on the front as well as top, take off front piece of stereo, remove speaker and battery goes right in. After replacing the battery and putting it back together, the block rocker is running great again.
The camara supposed to take 4 different shots, that never happenned, a slight change you could see in pictures I took running while pressing the shot.The frames are also cut by a bold marging that is really annoying.
It does exactly what it says it does, its sturdy and holds your laptop steady which is what you need. It raises it up off the surface so it remains cool.
I had been waiting for a way to carry both music and photos conveniently, especially when travelling. The Gmini 400's small size and combined functions seemed like a good way to get started with my first jukebox.After 2 days of getting acquainted:- I had 5 years of digital pics installed in the first hour- found it transparent to copy music files from Windows Explorer onto the 400- am comfortable with the interface. It is "sensible" most of the time, and I have not had many occasions to refer to the documentation- the screen is bright and easy to read, at least if one is nearsighted- have been enjoying shuffle play all day ever since- found the web update to 1.3.x very smooth and easy- ready for international use, with a multivoltage adapter and even some plug converters includedWhy not 5*'s?- small is beautiful, but longer play would be nice- the basic match to WinXP is very good, but I still have not figured out the Mediaplayer 10 sync function. For my needs this is immaterial...is easy to simply copy files. But neither Archos nor Microsoft seem to include instructions that are accessible enough to me on the sync process. (...and I am familiar with syncing on iPaqs, etc.)- I am finding the playlist function obtuse and hard to understand. OK, it is very easy to open a playlist and play the list. However, I like to just shuffle play all the songs on the 400 and every now and then, decide to add the current song to a playlist. Still have not figured out how to do that.- I will use this as a general slideshow device on TVs. The initial setup was quite easy, and I appreciate that both PAL and NTSC are included. At first the image on my 10 year old home TV was jittery and less than satisfying. I discovered however that playing it through the receiver works perfectly. The receiver must amplify the video signal a bit before it goes on to the TV.- Another irritant on playlists is that when I do manage to update a playlist and save it...it keeps adding another .m3u extension...so I end up with files like playlist.m3u.m3u.m3u. Strange. I just go back to the playlist in the browser and rename the file to cut off the redundant extensions.- reading the other reviews...I'll be shopping for a case and screen protectorsSo...in the first few days I have found a few items that are obtuse or confusing. However, as a newbie on these things...I feel 100% pleased with the basic ability to carry both a nice photo library and a nice music library and the ease of accessing both of these. Setting up the 400 to play on my stereo was a snap, with the RCA jack cables already included. And the smooth Windows integration means my basic file maintenance is easy. If I get tired of moving or changing things on the Gmini itself...just mount it on the USB port and have at it from a full size keyboard. Very easy.And it sounds great.ps...have now had the Gmini 400 for a couple of weeks...and overall satisfaction has increased.pps...this toy keeps growing on me...now several weeks later. I found a nice snug fitting case that was neoprene with a large clear plastic cover at an office superstore, allowing access to all of the controls. Punched a small hole for the audio jack. However...I worry that it insulates too much. The 400 heats up a lot when on power and on USB, and am fretting the high temps will damage the electronics or the batttery. Have ditched the case. Battery life may have already been compromised, but most of it seems to still be there.http://www.gmini400.com/ offers some good tips.
I question your review, not so much for the content of what you complain about, but that you would have bought all those cameras when you have such a problem with blinking lights. Don't you have a pro camera store near you? If I had your disability I KNOW I would THROUGHLY research a cameras functions before I purchased it. Actually, I do that anyway!
I've had my unit for better than a year now and am totally satisfied.* I can put my music on the device in directories I choose and arrange my music as I like (I don't have to deal with the tags others have put on all of the songs)* Copying files is as easy as copying them from one directory to another* Attaching to computer I can use a standard USB cable* When attached to the computer the device charges* Battery lasts a long timeI have another mp3 player I've given to my girlfriend, the iRiver. I find it really difficult to find music on that device; on the Inoi they're right where I put them.My only complaint is...why doesn't Inoi come out with a larger size storage device!
I did a lot of research prior to buying this product, including reading reviews of other customers who had purchased this or other similar products. This is the best solution for my 17 inch Powerbook and all the other gear I tend to tote around in my consulting business. The case is very wide, but fits the 17inch like a glove.
Just got these speakers from Amazon. Mannnn, gotta tell that the speakers are worth 30 odd bucks :)The bass makes ur heart beat and quality of music is very good. Overall the speakers rock for the prize...Very glad I bought these ...
Bought these for my daughter, she loves them. I was so surprised at how loud they were for the price you can't beat it.
The speakers have great sound. The instructions are clear and simple. Wall mounting the speakers may work but I did not want that. The speaker stand mounts are proprietary so if you're planning to go that way you'll probably have to buy the Harmon Kardon stands and pay the stiff price. I understood that going in, but the problem was dealing w Harmon Kardon. I could not find the black stands thru any one else. What showed up had obviously been around the block a few times. They shipped silver stands in a box marked black stands. There was not parts inventory included so I have no way of knowing if the parts were all there and they were all loose so who knows. The return process is problematic and has taken weeks. They are impossible to get thru to on the phone and I could not get their web return system to work for me. Eventually email worked but weeks later I'm still waiting for the right stands.
The price is a little too high. Great product, works fine, and a must have if you have a Pioneer stereo with USB and want to listen to your ipod on the go.
The concept is great. But, the mouse itself sucks! The battery door is hard to take off and when you do get the door off it doesn't stay close. You have to use a small screw driver to click the plastic battery door in place. Their tech support sucks. They won't admit that the battery door is defective! Get the logitech mouse instead. Also, don't forget to buy a big box of batteries
I bought this mouse thinking it would last at least a year. I bought 4 of them so far and none of them have lasted more than a month. It dies after one month of usage. This product is garbage, I tried emailing the company to complain but it is like pulling teeth trying to contact the company. This product is definitely not recommendable. If I could give it zero stars I would, but I can't, so I gave it a one star. Garbage. I never leave reviews, but this product really made me mad.
I go to circuit city alot. and when i saw this dvd player, i said, omg, i think i bought that one back in 2004. no way, they cant be just making it again. Turns out, this is the same exact model i bought in 2004. lol.well, anyway. ive had it since about 2 days after it was released in stores in 2004. i never updated it. no firmware nothing.and its still working to this day.i guess i got a really good one. lol.
I bought two of these CD cases quite some time ago, and I've been reasonably happy with them for their storage conveniance until I started noticing that the CDs I took out of the case had slight scratches on them. I looked into this and realized that over 70% of the CDs that I kept in this storage medium got scratched over time without me taking them out of their sleeves. I assume this might have happened when I was moving or when I was carrying the cases with me, but the case should have protected the CDs in these situations.I analyzed the issue a bit more and I realized that the surface that they use in these cases that goes in direct contact with the CDs was what caused the scratches. To be sure I got a 120CD case with the RollingStone title on it (not sure of the brand name) that had softer surface in it, and after using it for a while I noticed no scratches. Unfortunately, I could not find the RollingStone case ever again, but I stopped using my CaseLogic cases ASAP after realizing what damage they did to my CDs.Conclusion: Do not make the same mistake as me and do not buy this case if you care about your CDs!
Until this card failed on me due to heat issues, it was a good price for performance.My interal case temperature (Not CPU temp.) reached 80 - 82 degrees Farenheit over several hours; I left the PC on, went to work and air conditioner was off. Upon returning home, I noticed some glitches I assumed to be WinXP related and rebooted. The reboot never initialized graphics to the screen. Swapping out this card with my old 5700LE resolved this issue.In summary, this card is good but without a GPU fan, will fail sooner than cards with a GPU fan.
I actually originally went to this page through Google to see if they were still selling this model. I have to say that this is a really good camera for casual photography, and is even still a good camera for being a 4.1 megapixel camera (considering you can purchase 6, 7, and even 8 megapixel cameras now).I bought this camera for myself in January 2005, and it's reaching its two-year mark, and still works close to perfectly. It'd actually still be working perfectly if I didn't accidentally drop it so many times on hard surfaces (more than three hard falls!). In my opinion, it takes great quality pictures, slightly above-average video if there is good lighting, and takes great pictures even without flash. It's definitely a better camera than my dad's Fujifilm 7 megapixel camera, too. I think my camera still has another year or two on it, if I could be less clumsy. I've also gotten a lot of comments of photos I've taken. People have said that I have a really good camera, and that it takes excellent pictures.I used to take a lot of pictures of bands, and they've always been pleased with them. It does surprisingly well in dim environments. Lately, I've been taking a lot of still life pictures for fun, and got a lot of good feedback on the quality of this camera.There is only one problem I have with this camera, however, and it's that it eats up batteries really fast. I'm not exactly sure of what is considered good battery life for a digital camera, but I have to charge my batteries every day.Overall, this has been a really good camera to me through concerts, parties, film shoots, landscapes, still lifes, and amateur "artsy" photos. I'll be incredibly sad when I have to part with it.
A month ago a friend of mine brought over his Epson Perfection 3200. We scanned both pictures and slides. All went smooth. No problems with the unit or the software. Wanting to scan primarily 35mm slides I purchased the Minolta IV.All the previous complaints are true. Setup has to be done in a certain order, they don't tell you opening the software initializes the unit and stops the blinking green light. And when thing go bad things just freeze up. Good thing I have XP where I can just end task then unplug and plug the power to the scanner although sometimes even that didn't work.I managed to get maybe 20 slides and negatives done but then gave up in frustration. In batch file mode it would begin the focus routine and then freeze. With Photo Shop Elements I could scan about 5 slides individually and then it too would freeze. Also got error messages asking if other Diamage Scan software was running. None were and answering no to the question froze everything up.The scans I got looked good, but in this day and age, software constantly freezing up seems a bit ridiculous. That, and the lack of support points to the conclusion that Minolta doesn't seem to care much about the consumer.
I bought it, put in the batteries, and immediately needed a magnifying glass to read the worst LCD display I have ever seen (actually, could not see) in my life. After squinting and fumbling through some programming features, I started to feel that I was doing something wrong. I realized that I could select all devices to program EXCEPT THE TV! You simply cannot program the TV! You can program a digital cable box, a vcr, ... etc. But the device acts like it will let you select the TV BUT IT DOES NOT! Sony cost me hours of shopping and a couple of frustrating hours to find that they shipped a broken product. This will make me think twice about other Sony products' quality in the future.
A strange odyssey led me to this monster. When I bought my iRiver Clix, I also bought a a set of expensive Shure earphones. The sound through the earphones put my stereo to shame. So I first wanted to buy a Bose, but after I spent too much money during the holiday season and read various reviews about Bose systems, I decided I had to spend less money. I then was interested in buying a Boston Acoustics, but the delivery got messed up and the system was returned to the seller. Then I thought I had purchase another one from another seller and that sale fell through. Finally, I decided that I didn't know enough about audio to buy the components individually, so I had to buy a mini-system of some sort. Well, the Yamaha home theatre systems were getting excellent reviews. So I thought, why not buy a HTIB (home theatre in a box) and use it as a stereo. After all, acoustics are important to people who buy these system too and many movies contain music. I lucked upon this system at a good price. Outside of the overall sound, the other important selling point for me was that it has an auxilliary port for hooking up an Mp3 player--any player, not just an iPod. The sound is wonderful. As good as what I get through my Shure E4's, and it definitely fills my 500 square foot apartment.
My Coolpix 995 fits snuggly inside this case. I had trouble finding an appropriate case for the camera and tried several before settling upon this one. The unique shape of the camera makes it both compact, but thick. My local camera stores didn't have this bag, and the bags they offered were either unnecessarily large, or too thin. As other reviewers have mentioned, it has no shoulder strap. It has an inconvenient belt attachment, but only those without any sense of style would consider using this. When the camera is in the bag, the strap from the camera can be used as the strap for the bag. However, when you take the camera out, you now are faced with the dilemma of what to do with the bag. The camera requires both hands, so you either have to let the bag fall, pass it to someone else, or awkwardly try to hold it. None are good options. Actually, my bag protects my camera during transport, but when I expect to use the camera, I leave the bag behind. All in all, this is a very acceptable product from Nikon, which could be improved by the addition of a strap.
It works well, but it sticks out quite a lot. And my other accessories have a tough time staying inside the charging port. But the quality and sound is good.
... ok, it's not the best lens in the world, but you can't find anything cheaper and lighter, and you are going to take better photos that with a point & shoot camera. Experts say that the best way to learn photography is get 3 good primes lens, I disagree, get a very [inexpensive] zoom lens, take photos and look how you use your camera, after that you can think what you *really* need: a better zoom, several primes lens or all. Only when you have enough experience you can choose the correct option.
Wow. Simple solution for a complex problem and works phenomenal.Setup and configuration couldn't be any more simple than plugging in a battery. Even comes with a spare rechargeble battery should the primary battery run out of juice mid-control.I had previously used an old "leap-frog" extender which chewed through "N type" batteries whether the IR extender was working or not. Got to be very expensive and not-reliable. Finally replaced it with this product and could not be happier. I use it to control a receivers audio volume inside the house, while I sit on my patio outside in the back yard. Works like a champ!
Cd player lasted three weeks, then only displayed a &quot;no disc&quot; message after several days of deteriorating performance.
There very good for the price and i have had them for many years and I recently upgraded to the Logie Tech 680`s. They have never broke for the 4 years that i have owned them
The speakers provide quality sound! This was an extra speaker to add to my system.
I got this docking station for my mother to use at home. She had a little difficulty setting it up, though that could be because she can't see very well. Once it was set up she has really enjoyed it. It has a nice sound and keeps her Ipod charged. She's very happy.
I bought these radios for their size and supposed range. I installed the battery packs, set the frequencies, and was impressed at how compact, solid, and function-packed they seemed to be.That was where it all ended. I hadn't been using them for ten minutes when little bursts of static came over the line. My freind kept calling and asking if I had said something. The squelch seems to not be very discriminating when it differentiates between an actual transmission and background noise. Ironically his transmissions kept cutting out mid-sentence now and then. Following each transmission (Assuming you can hear what the other person is saying because of the lousy speakers on these things, see below) is another burst of static that can last anywhere from 1 to 5 seconds. Extremly irritating.It comes with a vibration mode when the call button is activated, presumably so if someone is in a loud environment they can tell when someone is trying to contact them. I'm not exactly sure why they bother with this as the lousy speakers they put on these things is barely audible even with the volume turned all the way up, so there's no way you can hear anyone's transmission in a noisy environment anyway.The Lithium Ion battery packs aren't bad, they probably have a good life to them, but I was so fed up with all the other funtional flaws I ended up returning the radios before I had a chance to test battery.In conclusion: Avoid these radios! They are junk, they have extremly limited range, and they don't work well under the best of conditions.
Tested and works great! Arrived in a fairly-well protected package in the mail and I am satisfied with this product.
Top notch for the price. Although I found this for less elsewhere on-line, gave Amazon the order. It arrived in two days. Easy installation. Great picture. Great sound. A little light on the instructions. The on-screen command icons not as intuitive as I'd like. Overall, a good buy.
Ultra products are new to me and this is my first venture with one of their products. After this experience, I will definitely be looking to them for future purchases. Quality and price were the considerations in my purchase. After searching the internet for different cases with power supplies, I made my purchase and upgrade with tremendous ease.The Ultra Gladiator ULT 33181 case with 500W power supply is very sturdy and well thought out on the construction. It has sturdy steel construction and excellent air flow for cooling. With 5 external bays and 5 internal bays, the expansion capabililities for your system are huge for a mid-tower case.The mounting for the drive bays is "tool-free" and easy to install. I've inserted and removed the drives several times and find the plastic installers which clip to the drive to be quite durable. The internal 3.5" drive bays are located at the bottom of the case and handily configured to allow the drives to be installed from the side.It has the front ports located on the top of the case without a cover which makes these ports vulnerable to dust collection or damage from spillage. This is the only drawback of the design I've noted.I highly recommend this product and assure you'll be pleased with it's performance.
I received this item fast & in good shape. Was just what I needed, clicked right in & works perfect. Thanx!
It tested good, worked right and the price was right.Thanks
This iPod works great. Perfect for running, just clip and go. Loading songs is kind of a hassle if you have more than one computer that you want to get songs from.
Works great in my '01 chevy workvan, but sucks in my chevy s-10 and volvo xc-90. monster cable is more versatile(as far as consistent in diff vehicles), but the plug got loose with use and cuts out badly, which is why i tried this product.
Purchased this unit on sale at Fry's for about $79 including installation for my wife's 2002 Civic. This relaced a four-year-old JVC player,that replaced a six-year-old factory player. Both had progessive problems that made them hard to use (they did not just stop working). We have had this unit for several months and my wife - who only uses the radio and (mostly) the CD player - considers it to be a good easy-to-operate radio/CD player. The only problem is the display which, at it's highest setting, is not bright enough to be seen during the daylight hours with sunshine. Otherwise it is a good player for the price.
they work as described. hooked up my ps3 and my xbox 360 to a sony 42" hdtv, picture is crisp and clean.
Bought two of these, one for my office and one for home. Both totally diedwithin 2 weeks of each other. I have had them for a year or so. Just had a bad Dlink router also.No more Dlink for this buyer.
I have two of this item, one for my 430EX and the other for my 580EXII. The model for 430EX fits very well but the model for 580EXII fit too tight, very hard to insert and remove. Results are just ok. Not impressive but it is better than direct flash. Works very well on rooms small/medium, but not very well on very big ones, because flash light is not power enough even on the 580EXII.
Where to begin? It gave my Dell the Blue Screen of Death, locked up my computer, evaporated my active desktop. After trying to work with Iomega for 4 months, they sent me a replacement. No more Blue Screen, but no DVDs, either, just a huge pile of coasters. When the bundled MyDVD burning software tries to burn, it spits out the DVD and I get a &quot;device error&quot; error message. And yes, we downloaded the firmware update. Warning! Before you purchase, go go www.iomega.com and read the user forum for this product. The near unanimous verdict: completely nonfunctional product. I trusted Iomega, but don't make that mistake yourself.
This case is flimsy and all the pages are very loose inside the case and slide around. I expected better quality for $30. Also, there isn't anything that keeps the discs in the sleeves. I bought this to be a long term case for my DVDs but I'm not sure it's going to last as long as I had hoped.
I have had these headphones for about 7 months and have used them on at least 3 trips to and from Europe. Overall, I have been very pleased with the performance of these headphones. They are reasonably comfortable and do reduce cabin noise during flight. The sound is very good although they seem a little weak on the high end (treble). The travel pouch is nice and includes an airline plug adapter. A good value at the time for around $35.00.
The iAudio U2 is truly a stunning player; its sleek and "elegant" design is sure to capture the eye of any passer-by. The player itself is a flash device, meaning it has no moving parts, so it's great for running and won't skip; this also means that it is so small that it can be worn around the neck like a pendant. The player itself has a built in FM radio with FM recording, microphone, LCD, clock with alarms, and a very good navigation system which can order songs and folders in a variety of ways (not just alphanumerically). It also functions as a storage device for transferring files and even comes with a small USB attachment. It has a built-in battery which, when it dies after 2-3 years, can be replaced by JetAudio for $40. You can even personalize the start-up animation with whatever you want. This portable player has received rave reviews and comes at a very good price, with enough space to carry around a good amount of music.However, perfection always has a flaw, and in this case, the flaw is something which cannot be overlooked.The iAudio U2, though as perfect of a player as it is, has major compatibility issues. I have done much research on the issue, and it seems that iAudio U2 is not compatible with ANY major online music store; that includes such stores as RealPlayer (my favorite) and MusicMatch. There has been a great number of complaints regarding this at the Cnet.com forums. I also checked the website for both Real and Musicmatch and the iAudio U2 is not listed as a supported device for either. Since I enjoy downloading single tracks without buying the whole CD, this was a major drawback.In all, the iAudio U2 is an excellent player with horrible compatibility. If all of your music comes from CDs and you don't plan on downloading any tunes, then this is one of the best players on the market. However, if you ARE going to download music, do not get this one.
I purchased this camera a few weeks ago and I love it. This is my first digital and it is very easy to use and the pictures come out beautifully. Definitely a nice camera for the inexperienced photographer.
Bytesector previously reviewed the Samsung SyncMaster 191T model; now we will analyze its predecessor the 191T PLUS, an upgraded TFT LCD monitor. The 19&quot; device gives 18&quot; of viewable area with the implementation of the Magic Bright technology. Magic Bright is not found in the previous 191T model. What is the plus of the Samsung SyncMaster 191T plus? Landscape to portrait pivoting features, Magic Bright Technology, and crisp clear text!....read more @ Bytesector.com
I'm using a 22" LCD monitor(CHIMEI) and the mount has no problem holding my monitor. I change the position of my monitor quiet often and the joint of the mount has no sign of getting loose. I recommend it!
not bad while it lasted. Had it for about a year until the speaker blew on it and now it sounds all garbled.
We purchased these headphones for our 25 year old son. He absolutely loves them. They are very comfortable and block out all noise.
When I first started doing more serious photography, I went to this old and time-tested reserve, Kodak Max 400. The results, I'm sad to say, were a bit disappointing. The pictures were just too grainy (too many apparent dots in the photo). If you don't know what alternatives are available, it is good enough for your typical snapshot, but I think all of us can do a little better.As you are probably aware, film comes in various &quot;speeds,&quot; which allow you to shoot in differing light conditions. The higher the number, the less light needed. Thus, 100 film often requires bright outdoor sunlight, whereas 400 and 800 film is used for indoor or &quot;high speed&quot; (sports) photography. The problem with high-speed film, however, is that it is grainy. In order to get the film to react more quickly to light, the film needs to use larger silver crystals. Result? Your pictures will tend to be comprised of &quot;dots&quot; rather than smoother blends of color.Despite improvements from 400 and 800 films of the past, Kodak's current low-end consumer film (i.e. Kodak Max) still suffers from excessive graininess. With everyone switching to 4x6 and 5x7 prints nowadays, pictures shot on these low-end consumer films will often still show &quot;dots&quot; when observed up close. If you want pictures to be treasured for years to come, do you really want dots?The solution I found was Kodak's Royal Gold series, and... to my delight recently started carrying this line of film. Unlike Max 400, Royal Gold 400 has a remarkably small grain size, offering you the best of both worlds -- sharpness and speed. It is a real shame that more consumers don't know about Kodak's Royal Gold line of film. I would expect that most people normally buy the Gold (low speed 100 or 200) or Max (high speed 400 or 800) series of film simply because it is the only type of film sold in nonspecialty stores. Don't -- it's a mistake. &quot;Royal Gold,&quot; even though a little more..., is much better, and you will certainly appreciate the difference in quality.
Doesn't really need quite that long a cord. I bought these headphones to use with Sansa Clip+ so imagine having more cord looped in velcro than the size of the the player :DSound is exceptional for the price.Build quality is a bit lacking, but that's because you're paying a low price.Did I mention sound quality? It's great!
While there are a lot of uses for GPS handhelds, this is such a great geocaching tool. Unlike my old eTrex, it is very accurate, picks up reception in trees, and has an electronic compass. Of course, you pay for all of this relative to an eTrex. Nonetheless, all of sudden I am able to find many more caches than I had previously.
I've seen so many bad reviews, yet the only thing I can tell you folks, is try products yourselves, this cables are inexpensive and right for me.No signal dirt or noise, they are just perfect, I love them! Currently using Boss and mxr pedals, 7 to be accurate, my only advice is get a different one if you are planning to connect a wah, since the jack on the wah wont let the cable fit.
I use this for car sound with an iPod because the FM system to beam to a car radio are very noisy. Also playing a keyboard for homeless services in town. This unit is good with voice and music. The line input is not given a volume control and it is very HOT so keep the volume in low or use an attenuator.
Pros of the USB: This is alot simpler, and quicker to use, and the data transfer is faster when you use usb.Cons: The cable came with my TI-83 plus silver edition. I read about all hte programs i could use on my computer to trasnfer stuff to my calculator ok. And I find the flip card program, it's like a digital verison of writing stuff you need to memorize on teh back and front of a note card and flipping it over. Well I get home and hook up the USB cable, and I find that almost all the programs i want to use can't use a USB cable. It was really agrivation. It just asks what &quot;Com port&quot; you want. And obviously i wnat usb...So the only good for the usb connectivity cable is to upgrade your calculators software and a few other small things. Nothing useful. Maybe they'll upgrade the programs later ot use the USB...
This is an excellent camera. I like both the size of the camera and the quality of the images that are produced. I mainly use the camera to take pictures of friends and family and I also use the camera to take pictures of Surgical cases in the Operating Room and the detail is excellent for both uses. I have compared the pictures created by this camera to that of my father's much more expensive Nikon CoolPix 990 and the quality is almost identical. Both cameras have a resolution over 3 megapixels however the S230 doesn't have the bulky size of the Nikon. The Compact Flash memory card is the way to go. I didn't even install the software that came with the camera because I use a SanDisk external USB Compact Flash reader and the transfer is very fast. I use a 128mb Compact Flash Card and on the middle quality setting I can take 380 images which more than satisfies me. I assume with a 256mb card you can take twice that number. The camera also takes motion pictures which also comes out with very high quality. I also appreciate the automatic rotate feature. Any feature you can find on other cameras can be found on this camera combined with the great compact size which fits in my shirt pocket. I would suggest purchasing an extra Lithium Ion Battery with the camera because I am able to take 80 pictures/battery charge with the display on and around 120 pictures/battery charge with the display off. I also recommend the PSC-300 soft case. If you can get over the ugly purple color it is a compact case which fits the camera perfectly and provides easy storage and transportation of an extra battery and an extra compact flash card. I enjoy using my camera and I feel that it will not be obsolete for some time.
I have ordered miles of cables in the past year and this item hasn't been a disappointment at all. If you purchase this brand you won't have any issues at all. I'm picky on what I use in my house and my project and this I'd say is well worth it. 100% good value and 100% good quality.
I have had this OC-E3 for 5 months and have only used it about 5 times. Suddenly the shoe on the flash side is splitting from the base and it no longer allows contact w/ the flash. I called Canon, they said it is a "Consumable product" meaning when it breaks you throw it away, does not come with a warrantee. Can you believe that? A $70 (list price is much higher) cable I used 5 times is broken and they say just throw it away and buy a new one!I took it to a repair shop before I called Canon. The guy says this happens all the time to these cable.No issues with the Amazon seller, the trasaction was fine.Anyway, I'm stuck. I need the cable so I have to buy a new one. I guess it's a cost of doing business...
ordered two and they were not "snagless" , one is impossible to remove from my laptop ... I'm a computer professional, and I've not been able to detach the cable... took it to the hardware support at work and they can't remove it and won't try harder because it might break the connector.
first off, the vendor is great. they sent my film to me very quickly.i love polaroids, i always have and it makes me so sad that they have been discontinued. they give pictures something extra. pretty much everyone looks better in a polaroid. the picture is bright and not so clear that every flaw is shown. they are so nostalgic and they capture life's most important memories instantly.
Very easy to use, packaging arrived fully in-tact and haven't had an issue burning a disk yet. Gets the job done.
First off let me start by saying why I only gave this printer 4 stars. My previous printer is a Canon BJC-8200 - the top of the line photo printer in its day. I still think the 8200 produces a better quality photo but it is slow, noisy and doesn't do the best job with my daughter's school papers. The new Canon i-960 would be an apples/apples comparison. I bought the i-860 kind of on a whim because I needed 4 new ink tanks for the 8200 and the price of the i860 is so low that I thought I would try it. I didn't realize until I opened the box that it is a 'hybrid' printer - part photo printer, part text-only printer (the 2 black print heads). For 99% of what I do this printer is perfect! It prints a very good photo *very* fast and my daughter's papers look much better and also print very fast.Like all good photo printers you'll need to &quot;tweak&quot; the color profile a little but the Canon driver makes it easy.Having both printers at my disposal gives me no regrets and I find myself turning the 8200 on less and less. The i-860 is very good at its dual-personality job...
I bought this card to use in the 802.11a (5.8 GHz band) in a "difficult" location in my house. The external antenna is a great benefit in obtaining the maximum signal available without getting into some very specialized and expensive antennas that would be out of place in a home environment. It's great to ALSO have compatibility with 802.11b and 802.11g in case our needs change. Easy to install and set up. Very reliable.
This is a great product and easy to set up that gives it two stars right there. The third star is for sturdiness, the fourth star is for quality of picture and the fifth is for sound. It's a good Projector, we hooked it up with our satellite and it works great.The only downfall I see is the cost of replacement bulbs, however you can shop online and find ones much cheaper then straight from the manufacturer.
i like this camera really much. it is so tiny and light. but the pictures are really good. i take it always with me.the could be more options. but the things it has are awesome.i woluld buy it again.
Forget these old chipset motherboards, and get something, w/ no onboard graphics, and put a video card in there (one of your choosing.) You will be glad u did. Not recommended, this old 965 intel chipset. (boo.)
We have owned this camera for about 2 months now (never owned a digital before). After researching digital cameras on the internet for a while we decided to go with the Optio 30. We definitely wanted some optical zoom and didn't want to spend a lot of money. This camera seemed to fit the bill. The histogram was something that got high ratings from a camera review magazine. We thought it might be over our heads. It, however, is easy to use and works great. The macro mode of this camera also got high reviews, we thought we'd never use this feature, but have had opportunity to and it also works great.Have printed about 40 pictures at Walmart, using the Kodak picture maker and the one hour Walmart machine both with excellent results.This camera uses batteries very quickly. I mean within hours. We tried a rechargeable set of Rayovacs from Walmart, they were as bad as Energizers. We then bought some Lenmar DLCRV3 rechargeables, these batteries are the greatest.We also purchased a Lexar 256mb memory card, as the built in memory is quite small, especially if you set the resolution for high quality pictures (a must I'm told if you are going to print them).One problem I have found with this camera is while trying to take pictures of my son's football game (at night) the flash is ineffective at the distance I was trying to take the picture (not the cameras fault). When you turn the flash off the camera automatically raises the shutter speed and then we get blurred action shots. If we consulted the manual and messed with the settings we could probably remedy this problem.
I received this camera as a gift and am VERY disappointed with it!!! Pictures taken outside were ok at best, and the ones taken inside, even with alot of lighting, are very dark and hard to see. I would recommend buying a disposable camera before buying this one.
I received 2 instead of 1 cartridge. When I asked to return one of the two cartridges, there were no hassles.
random play sometimes plays all discs, sometimes does not. I always clean my discs, but sometimes they skip on this player. I've owned a Pioneer cd player for 25 years and never have had a problem with it.. Not very pleased with the unit that I just purchased. Thanks
Great Product, smart, stylish and sleek. Easy to install and set up, comes with clear instructions.Seller took AGES to send however 2 months. Whilst i had ordered other items from other sellers and recieved within a week.However the tracking information was fantastic, emailed me every time it moved to another shipping facility.
Very good for the price that is easy to use, my camera is a 350D (XT) and the configuration can handle it from there. The low point is that you can not shoot in remote wireless adapter or without fee is about the same price of the flash. I recommend 99%.Greetings from Chile.!
Obviously, this isn't one of the newer cards that is out but it isn't completely horrible. I had this card for almost a year now when I decided to play City of Heroes on my HP a705w computer. It ran pretty good in that computer and I could actually run the recomended settings (even though at times it was kind of choppy) despite a recommendation of a 5600 card or better. I recently upgraded to a HP Pavillion a6000n tower and this card won't run very well in it. For one thing, I have Vista now and this card definitely isn't Vista ready. If you are looking for a cheap build and you are running Windows XP this may be the card for you. I wouldn't reccommend trying to play too many of the newer games on it though because I don't think it will support them.
Yes, it's $299. Yes, it has a long power cord. But it's a BOSE, people! I tried out all the other models in the store, including the Altec Lansing which was the one I thought I wanted. No comparison! I was pleasantly appalled at the sound that came out of this little box. I tried it out with classical music, pop, and the ultimate test - Metallica. It provided crisp response at all volumes. I needed something relatively small that I could move from room to room if I wanted, and this fits the bill. There's an available carry case that holds the speaker, cord, iPod and headphones so you can safely take it to a friend's house, etc. Just be careful when docking and undocking your iPod and keep the docking cradle clean.
works fine to hook up solar panels to my jumpstarter power supply.You can hook up a 30-50 watt solar panel to a durecell600 jumpstarter and it keeps my kindle fire and cellphones charged.
I bought this adapter for use with my Suunto X6HR watch. It seemed to work at first when first installed. But on subsequent usage, Windows would fail to properly recognize the adapter. Sometimes unplugging and replugging it would work, other times a reboot would do, and occasionally a reinstall of the driver was required. Also, it seemed to only work in the same USB port as it was originally install.Then after a month or two, it stopped working altogether.
This stuff is great. I am using it to stencil traffic cones, which no paint or stencil ink will stick too. I used about half a bottle inside a small air paint sprayer. I cut the ink with lacquer thinner (about 10:1 thinner to ink) and it still covers nice and dark, dries instantly and sticks to the slick, PVC surface of the cones. It dries so fast it can be a little cloggy but still works quite well in spite.
I just got this controller with 2 Raptor drives and it runs great. It's a lot faster than my motherboard and there is a deal (rebate) when you buy this with the WD drives. There is a setup software program, but I used the BIOS to configure my RAID.
My husband bought me this camera for Christmas last year. I tried to convince him NOT to buy me one, because I didn't think a pocket size digital camera could take great photographs like my Nikon 35mm with changable lenses. Boy was I wrong. This camera is AWESOME, the detail, lighting, effects, everything is great. It is so easy to learn and use. I love the touch screen. I fly through it super fast. You can quickly change modes, colors, settings, instantly with the on screen touch display. No bulgy buttons, or anything. And the screen is HUGE!! This camera is hands down awesome. I high recommend it. If you would like to see some examples of the pictures I took with it. let me know...i would be more than happy to share the quality.
I bought the Sansa e260 4 GB and I love it. It had all the features I was looking for. MP3 player, photos, video and FM Tuner. Also I like the fact that it had a SD expansion slot. This was my first Mp3 player. It was easy to use. Not complicated at all. I did alot of shopping around before I bought it and I know I got the best deal for my money.If you are looking for a good MP3 player with alot of features for the money then this player is for you.
Tried several CDs with this model and none of them worked. The CD was spinning, and the display just said "No". Radio worked fine. Sending it back for a refund.
This is my first portable GPSR unit. I have used 3-4 different build-in street navigation units in my cars so I have some experiences about GPSR unit. The Vista Cx is a well build consumer level GPSR. For hiking purpose, this unit rocks!!! The battery life is amazing and it can hold signal under trees (well, not the forest though).I have bought the US street nav NT CD and tried to use the Vista Cx as car navigation unit. The Vista Cx seems lack of CPU power so it's very slow. Don't use this unit as your primary car navigation. You should buy a real car navigation unit if you primary goal is using the unit in the car!
This was my second purchase of this outstanding product. Great sound and easy installation.
Besides the lack of any instructions (thank you all who explained that the red light means "Charging" and the green light means, "Stop. Fully charged.") the charger did NOT come with a cord that will give it power from an automobile battery via the vehicle's cigarette lighter. Nearly all battery chargers come with such a cord - as do cell phones, etc. But maybe the low price of about $10.00 could not cover such an adapter-cord.
This drive was ordered to restore a RAID array in which one of the drives had failed. Worked great! Shipping was fast and product was as advertised.
These and all other brand cables from MC are all overpriced including these. I have a 20" JVC I'Art television and I have my DVD connected through component. I have used Monster Cable component cables and they put out pretty much the exact same picture as my newer PHILIPS brand component cables that I only had to pay about [$$$] or so for. The PHILIPS are also shielded and gold plated and all that good stuff. So buy these MC component cables if you dont care about price, but otherwise buy PHILIPS brand that are way cheaper and put out the same quality picture.
The package came 10 days before estimated time. It isn't as flimsy as others say so. I've been using for 3 weeks now and there are no rips or tears in the the wires. Sound is great with bass. Easily blocks out soft outside noise.
I bought these speakers to replace my old 4Q Sound Image Jr 2.1 speakers. So far, I am very impressed with these. The 4Q speakers had a little higher wattage in the satellites, but it was only a 2.1 system. This 5.1 system is definitely an improvement, overall. The high end isn't quite as crisp as my old speakers, but it is definitely adequate. The bass is awesome! I like the remote feature, and the whole system is attractive looking. I mainly use the speakers on my computer for listening to music. I am very glad that I got these. They really make the SRS effects on WMP10 sound great. They sound awesome on Winamp too. I just have the sound card that came with my motherboard (DFI Lanparty). They could have made the cords a little longer for the surround speakers, but overall, there is VERY little that I can complain about with these. For the money, I couldn't find anything out there that could match the specs and features on the Inspire P5800s. I can crank these up in the computer room, and go out in the living room and enjoy my music. I couldn't do that with my old speakers. Very happy with these so far!-a little bit later...- Found one complaint: They expose the inadequacies of MP3s @ 128kbps. If you mess with the equalizer a bit, it takes care of it and still sounds excellent. They even sound better with ogg vorbis files! Still love 'em!!!
JUNK!!!!!! Ordered two different radios from different places. First radio drove across three states and heard and contacted nobody. Radio was faulty. Returned. Ordered second and no signal with flexible antenna. Radio faulty again. JUNK I say JUNK. Stay away from midland Corp!!!!! Customer service sucks as well. Two to three days to hear any response from Corp.
No problems at all, might be a little bit slower than some other cards I have, but not enough to lose any stars. Would buy again.
Provides great bass, however there is also a persistent humming during low volume or quiet songs that is REALLY annoying! Unfortunately the hum wasn't very noticeable until it was too late to return or get a refund.
My first test run of this item was copying an old VHS movie (out-of-print and unavailable on DVD) to DVD. I went through the process twice. Both times everything seemed to go well as far as there being no error messages displayed during the process, and everything going according to instructions. But both DVDs were blank or unreadable afterward (I tried on several DVD players, and on computers). It's going back.
This is my first digital SLR. Turns on quickly, shoots multiple shots quickly. Various auto settings work well so I do not need to use the manual functions. Manual focus is a nice thing and easy to turn on or off with just one manual switch. For family use the 18-55mm Canon lens is all I need. Get a good/quick CF card. I like Canon cameras in general, this one continues that tradition. Good solid quality feel, buttons in good location. Fairly easy to learn how to use for anyone with some camera common sense.
If you don't want to spend the money for the Technics version, this is a really good copy. It costs half the price and you'd never see a difference, other than the name. I wish it was semi-automatic and returned the arm when the record was finished but that's what hifi is all about, right? This thing is beautifully made, it was VERY easy to set up, and I am enjoying all of my old vinyl, which had been laying dormant for so long. It weighs a ton which says a lot about stability, and I've been using it almost every day since I got it.I am very happy with this purchase. You can't go wrong.
Was very disappointed at this printer. Not all HP printers are the same. If you're looking for a home/office printer, this isn't it. Pay the extra money on a higher model.
This set of headphones for an Apple iPod Shuffle work awesomely. I will recommend them to all my co-workers and friends.
The Motorola Talkabout T6220's are the best 2-way radios i have ever owned, and I have owned around 15 pairs. About a month ago and after much research I bought a pair of T6310's. They were packed with features, but had horrible voice quality. It might be acceptable for a $20 pair of 2-way radios, but not a $100 pair. So I returned them. The T6220's are phenomenal! They have all the features of the T6310's, are smaller, and half the price. There voice quality is great. The QuieT600 feature and scramblers are perfect for on a cruise ship or busy hotel where every family is on 2-way radios. They are voice operated with the headset, and easy to use. The design feels solid and they are built well. The backlight is perfect for nighttime use.
I also can't make this work with either Windows XP or Vista. The Meade website is horrible for information or driver downloads. I received as a gift, and was looking here for how to make it work. Still not successful, and ready to give up.
I was very pleased with the item. Will do business with this seller in the future.
Holds USB securely and quality is decent, that's what you expect from Case Logic, great company. However, it does not appear like in the picture. Small details:1. The spine inside the case is not leather as appeared in the picture, it's cloth (nylon?). It's a high quality and durable material but leather certainly looks more high class and better.2. The zipper that you use to pull is cloth, not metal with the company's logo on it. Small details, but again metal is certainly more durable and better looking. Save a few bucks eh?Overall, great product. Outside is a diving suit material, and I can see no flaw in the product and I expect it will last a long time, just like other Case Logic products.I see there is a logo of a fire in the Blue version? I'm just curious, why did they do it on the blue version but not the black lol.Actually I have this idea a while back, but yea, looks like Case Logic had the same idea. =[
It's a good headphone for the price. Durable so far, but I guess we'll see.
I am very happy with my Crosley ST48 stand. It is very nice. I love the record holder. The stand is very nice to look at, and my Crosley entertainment center fits perfect on it. and I am so pleased with the Amazon service. Amazon is the best! Always on time. I Recomend using this service to everyone.
I recently bought a 17" widescreen notebook to replace my desktop. I really like this product for use when I'm not taking the notebook to the family room or deck. The USB ports are excellent for one quick connection to my printer, digital camera cord, etc. The notebook kind of dwarfs it, but still feels stable. It's actually nice that the computer sticks out on the sides, as it doesn't block my speakers.This stations plugs in to an outlet, but since my USB items all have their own power cords or don't have any power, there seems to be no need for that function at this time. If I had something that charged through a USB port, that function would be awesome for saving space in the surge protector.Overall, I'm very happy with it!
until todayC I still have not received the goods. why? I this sunday have to go to China. what should I do?
I cannot imagine a better camera for the beginner. It is easy to use, point and shoot.
A couple years ago when I received a new computer at my place of work, it came with a new keyboard that was frankly junk. My manager wouldn't pay for a new keyboard, so I went out and bought this one. I'm pretty pleased with it.Pros:1. Keyboard is split and slightly curved, making touch-typing very comfortable.2. Smaller Enter key moves Whack/Pipe key down from the top row, making the Backspace key larger. This means easy access to all three keys. I personally can't stand the L-shaped Enter key on some keyboards, which makes for a smaller and less accessible Backspace key.3. The built-in shortcut keys for My Documents, My Pictures, Calculator, etc., are handy, and programmable.Cons:1. The layout of the Home, End, Page Up and Page Down keys is a bit unusual, and takes some getting used to. Once you get used to it it works pretty well. The Delete key is so big you can reach it with the pinky of your right hand.2. Have to press F Lock to activate Function keys instead of using them with Office. Not a big deal.3. Doesn't work right with USB. I managed to get mine working on a new computer with no PS/2 ports using a Tripp Lite KVM PS/2 to USB adapter, but the multimedia keys no longer work. I'm considering requesting a PS/2 card instead.4. There's no separate Insert key. You have to use the Insert key on the number pad. I never used it much anyway, but some people might see this as a problem.Overall I've been pleased with the keyboard. I do a lot of typing and can normally type pretty fast, and this keyboard makes both a lot more comfortable and a lot easier.
This, is not the best printer.. But it does the job. I have had it for over 5 years, and the only reason it broke, is because my 2 year old pulled out the feed bar. It prints lines through photos, and eats ink like crazy!
Big disappointment! I, too, had problems with scratches caused by this case! So much for protection. The case does not fit the unit, with the synch cutout totally misaligned. Wish I had paid more attention to the reviews before buying.
wedge is sturdy,easy to install,except....azimuth control didn't line up with my meadetripod.only one screw is holding it on...true value ment...plan on going to hardware storeto get a few things to help in setting thiswedge on tripod correctly....
se lo compre a mi padre... y le encanto.. tiene buena capacidad..esta bueno =D
With the combination of screen size, features and price, I should have suspected that this product was too good to be true. To date, I have returned two of these players to the store where I purchased them. The first played one DVD, then quit playing altogether. The second one played DVDs fine, but produced sound from only the right side, whether using the built in speakers or the headphones. I will stick with Sony or Panasonic from here on out...Audiovox is not ready for prime time.
I've set up several of these wireless print servers at work for use on Datamax I-Class label printers (and I just bought four more). A couple issues have popped up, but they are not the print server's issue. Here are a couple tips for setup:Turn off your Windows firewall.If you're using an unmanaged switch to connect these to Ethernet, reboot the switch first.I suspect there isn't a lot of documentation from Trendnet because the setup is up very simple.I have had problems with set up, so I've taken these around the company and stuck them on a variety of laser printers just to make sure the print server isn't the problem. They're not. My issue was the communications set up of the parallel port on the label printer itself.I've worked with a lot of printers: HP, Xerox, Epson, etc. I'm not an expert; I manage to make things work or find out why they don't one way or the other -- usually the other, by stumbling through. Some printers with a parallel port are simply not smart enough to stick a print server on them, so check the capabilities of the printer first.But these print servers do what they say they do. I highly recommend them.
I shopped around for a month. Decided to buy this one. Boy, am I happy. This MP3 player has incredible sound with the upgraded earphones (MX 400). At home or in a quite environment I can hear parts of the music that I never heard before. In a loud environment like the gym, I can crank up the volume and it gets LOUD. The device works perfectly with no problems. The software works fine with windows XP, no problems. You can download music and any other type of file to the memory. The FM radio works well too, with good reception and clear sound. The device is light, small, and has good battery life. The only drawback is that you must connect the device to a computer with a cable and must use the software to transfer files back and forth. This is a great product--and I have had 4 mp3 players in the past.
External users are a passionate lot. We use them for back ups and storage and they'd better perform. My LaCie external HD is as advertised. No problems. I mirrored by Mac on it, shut down, booted back up using the LaCie external. No hitches or glitches for me. You wouldn't even know it wasn't the internal. I use SuperDuper for backups.
Great bang for your buck! Especially considering name-brand cables like this one can cost $40 to $60. I've used this HDMI cable several times so far to connect a laptop to a tv and a dvd player to a tv as well and it has functioned well with comparable picture quality to a more expensive cable. Should have bought two...
The image quality is overall extremely good. The only thing I don't like is the bright colors tend to bleed over into any large black areas on the screen. That really sucks..Other than that though, it is worth the money. It looks crisp, has a high refresh rate capability to keep your eyes healthy, and supports high resolutions.It also only consumes 100 watts of power, which is nice.I hope Samsung fixes that bleeding problem. My Dad's Samsung 955DF doesn't have that problem. Then again, this monitor is pretty bright, his isn't as much.
im writing this review because i often rely on others comments...i have two 80 gig porsche lacie HD's and they have seen a lot of use for the last 3-4 years and have served me well so far...i use these for businessi bought a 500 gig in dec and it has been fine until today... then this morning it was not recognized and the light was flashing... also the unit was making a click, click, click sound.. i thought it was unrecoverablei called lacie and they said there is a 50% chance that the power cord is the problem. they are sending me a new one... i had important data on the drive from the night before that i had not yet backed up so i went and bought another 500 gig to see if the power cable was the problem... i was 99% sure that there was no way this would work... i brought the new unit home and used the power cable from the new unit to power up the old unit and it is now working again.. some kind of miracle..anyway... i just wanted to put that out there... you can contact lacie at 503-844-4500 and ask for tech support if you have this problem...
Im glad I purchased this. For the money I paid it is great. I love that the coard is long and also it has allot of outlets. I lost power twice and this thing kept all my electronics safe (PS3, 55 in T.V. and cable box. Worth the money, I would recommend.
Thought about buying one of the knock-offs for a quarter of the price, but saw some disappointing reviews of them out there, what with misaligned contacts or loose shoe mounts and the like. Anyway, everything is top quality with the Nikon product. Just remember, it comes with a 1/4-20 mount, so you'll need a shoe adapter if that's how you're going to mount it.
I have been trying to find a way to easily carry a lot of camera equipment for quite some time. I have tried backpacks, shoulder bags, duffel bags, but none of them really worked all that well. Then I saw the Lowepro Street and Field system with completely customizable pouches, vests, belts, and accessories. It works great, you only get the pouches you need so there is no waisted space and you can organize them however you want according to how often they are used (put frequently used items in easier to access places.)The variety alone of this system is worth the investment, but the quality and ease of use is also very high which is a big plus. You can get a case for any lens, camera body, or accessory you have. I even have cases for my cell phone and water bottle. One word of caution, be sure to measure your lens with the lens hood on backwards if you use them to make sure that the entire thing will fit into the pouch, because sometimes the lens will fit, but then the lens with the lens hood will not. I often carry 5-6 lenses, extension tubes, teleconverters, extra memory cards and batteries, and a bunch of cleaning supplies and other gadgets, which weights a ton. But when they are evenly distributed on this vest/belt Lowepro system it is actually very manageable.The only down side is that everyone will be staring at you because you have thousands of dollars of camera equipment strapped to your body. But if you can overlook that, this is the way to go. I have used this system at many zoos without ever having problems, in fact just unzipping a single lens and switching seems safer to me than opening an entire bag of equipment every time you want to switch lenses. Many of the cases also come with a built in rain/snow cover so if the weather changes all of your equipment is not destroyed. You can also put just a few pouches on a normal belt when you are just going to take photos in the back yard or don't need to take all of your equipment, which is nice. I really can't say enough about how much easier this makes traveling with a lot of equipment, if you have been hopelessly searching for a better solution, consider this, you won't regret it.
These binoculars are a terrific value. I purchased a pair for my husband a couple of years ago and he uses them as opera glasses. This year, for Christmas, I purchased 4 pairs, for three grandchildren and a neighbor's son who parades as Indiana Jones. They will all enjoy them on different levels. The price is right and the product is good. My only complaint is the thin cord attached for carrying. Awhile back I was given a pair, also by Tasco, but it was a different construction with a hand loop on the case. Truly a better design. However, I would definitely order these binoculars again as a gift.
I ordered three 3=packs of the Maxell VHS HGX T-120, as pictured even now, and got three 3-packs of a different Maxell VHS product.Now that I've found out on my own that the original item is no longer produced as such, it would have been appropriate to inform me of that fact...I could have purchased them locally and saved a rather hefty $11.95 shipping & handling.I was assured an "RA" for return, but have never seen it.At this point I will keep the items...someone should update the pictorial advertising to avoid this minor confusion and disappointment. - M.
I was looking for a gig router and saw this one. Price seemed to be right. But it is not supported by d-link anymore per their customer service. It did not work for me. Especially the wi-fi. I would not recommend it.
This is not the original HP ink.. it works though.. the colored runs out very fast.. but I could never tell since I am not the only one who uses our printer .. I still have the black ink.. though it always complain that the black ink already run out.. you just have to ignore it and print again..
These earbuds are on the cheap side, in terms of cost. However, the sound you get can easily be on par with the regular $40 earbuds.Compared to my iPod's horrible white earbuds, I can definitely hear bass, and the 3 earpiece sizes ensures a comfortable fit.I am always in the market for earbuds that has really strong wiring because after a while one earbud will fail due to wire failure. The wiring on these V-Moda Bass Freq are on the cheap side; however, you can get a pair of these on eBay for less than $10 shipped (I got a deal on 2 for $9 shipped, brand new).The way I figured: I can get multiple pairs at a time and if one fails, I can easily replace it.Best bang for the buck if sound quality is important to you, but not AS important as wanting top of the line stuff.
Won't print on rough surfaces (ink printable). I knew this ahead of time, but I got a deal on 1000 Verbatim 4x white printable and wish I could use this on them. Taiyo-Yuden silvertops are the best made, and this printer works great on them.I get about 50 prints out of this using the keyboard (CW-75) and never trying the software. I bought this for $3.99 from an Amazon seller for black. Ive seen 3-packs in the store for over $20 which I would never pay.If I hadnt found a ribbon here for $4, my Casio would still be sitting in its box. Get with the times, Casio, you already got us on the $99+ cost of the product which has a short lifespan, give us a break on the refills!
i am the worst customer a company could ask for, im picky, distrustful, and and overly critical. this has made the mark for me. i have been reviewing mp3 players for about a month and finally chose this one from 100's of reviews. it is simple to setup , use, and understand. i love it, and thats saying alot. for the money you cant go wrong.
Bought one unit and it failed after a week of use; power problem. I tried it in different outlets and even on a surge protector, but it kept shutting off on its own. I returned it and bought another one, hoping for better luck. Same problem just happened with this TV. I'm not going back to get another Toshiba TV, and you shouldn't either.
As with at least two Initial products I've purchased, the remote is not fully functional...it doesn't turn the unit on and off and doesn't control the volume. Also, apparently the TV video and audio outlets are on the back end of the unit where the battery hooks on, so you can't attach the battery (although you can still use it) and hook the unit up to a TV at the same time...bad planning.
I love the product, it works great. I tried several other products before this one which had to be returned. THis is a great way to go.
I read one review for the SanDisk 8-in-1 reader not working with Windows XP-SP2 and several other reviews where it did work. Not being patient enough to wait for a reply from SanDisk customer support, I went to the store to buy it, but only one 12-in-1 model was on the shelf, so I bought that. There were no problems using it with Windows XP Service Pack 2.Right now I have only 32MB SmartMedia cards, but they worked flawlessly in the reader/writer. I was able to insert and pull out the cards from the reader without getting the "blue screen of death." The USB 2.0 is Hi-Speed for sure. The docking station has a 40 inch cable, and there is a separate 9 inch cable to use with the reader/writer when it is unplugged from the docking station.With the Button application installed, you can push the button and an ArcSoft application starts where you can direct your transfers. That works. In addition in Windows XP, without pushing a button, there's a built-in process where a separate dialog window opens where you can select among several actions based on the type of files on the card.I am very pleased with my purchase, even though I paid the $34.99 retail price. Thanks to all the Amazon user reviewers of the 8-in-1, as that helped me make my selection.
I saw the previous reviews regarding a white light on the screen edge but the one that I bought didn't had it despite the ones that I saw on other stores.It's a good HDTV for a 19", I would expect more from bigger TV's but for this one it's good enough.It's a HDTV for the kitchen or a small room.
After two years using this IPAQ and long experience with PDA's I can surely say that it is one of the most disappointing products I've ever bought. The 2755 has excellent features but needs time to think what to do and where to go....Imagine you are in your car and you receive an urgent call from your boss asking for a phone number, it is urgent. You open your 2755 and while you wait to get to the first screen you can tell your boss to play a complete tennis set.I had to erase software from my handheld to make it faster. The 1 gb card didn't help much. I'm moving to an Axim and hope for better luck.
If you want every control at your fingertips, this is the camera for you...The Anti-shake really do work...
I wanted something to protect my hearing while I was mowing and weed eating. The louder the noise, the better the noise cancelling. This product works very well. The mower is not quiet but it is quieted enough so that I can hear the music easily over the noise. This was absolutely not perfect. The mower is still loud but it is quieted enough to hear music easily. I'm happy.
I gave this iPOD as a Christmas gift to my boyfriend and he has loved using it. It is the perfect size for him and it is very simple to operate. It didn't come with too many cords which made it less complicated. All we need to learn now is, if we can add more memeory storage to this model. I would highly suggest for all age groups!
My husband and I bought this product so we could send videos to my daughter and other family members via the internet. It worked maybe two times. It stopped downloading. We sent it in. We received another one to replace the old one. We used it one time. Now it is not working again and they want $89 to repair it. We will never buy one again. Please don't get caught with this crappy product. One more Chinese produced electronic for our landfills.
I Received this order earlier than promised time. It was an easy installation, just give Comcast the mac id. activation complete in 2 minutes.I use it for more than 2 months, every thing run smooth, no issue at all.
i recently bought this tv because i am redecorating my room and i saw it in a catalauge. i knew i could get it cheaper on amazon,com. i have a 20 inch tv in my room, but i wanted this one to place on my nightstand simply for decorational purposes. but i find myself using it while taking a bath, because it is fully portable, and our electricity went out, and it was perfect! i have to say that i am not surprised in the quality f this product because i own many GPX electronics and that is simply a wonderful company
I bought this filter to protect the front end of my lens from scratches (better it scratch the $7 filter than the $400 lens). It went on to the lens easily, and hasn't come off on it's own yet (I leave it on all the time as a protective layer). The only issue I've had is that the lens cover doesn't seem to attach as readily to this as to the lens itself, though that hasn't caused a problem yet.
I bought this refurbished item and it looked and performed great and the company TOm Tom even gave me a free map update to have the latest map available.They also allow you to update the device free routinely. It has a great display very sharp and big, the only reason why I gave it 3 star on the review is cause the battery is completely dead. It wont hold any charge at all and will die instantly if unplugged.Other then that,great machine.
Looked for comparable items and this by far was the best bang for the buck, installed it, used it, loved it...no problems!
I SEARCHED HIGH AND LOW FOR A MINI/DIGITAL CAMCORDER AT A REASONABLE PRICE AND FINALLY SETTLED ON THE SHARP VLNZ100U THAT AMAZON.COM HAD FOR $... PLUS A SHARP $... REBATE WHICH I JUST RECEIVED. YOU CAN'T FIND A SIMILAR CAMCORDER WITH THESE FEATURES AT THIS PRICE. IT IS MUCH MORE THAN I EXPECTED AND LOVE USING IT. IT IS EASY TO USE AND I'M BEEN DOWNLOADING THE STILL PICTURES I'VE TAKEN ONTO MY COMPUTER AND MY BROTHER IN FLA HAS RECEIVED WITH GREAT QUALITY. THIS MUTI-PURPOSE CAMERA IS EVERTHING I HOPED IT WOULD BE. GREAT VALUE, QUALITY AND PRICE.
The major problems I had with this item are:1. The lens had edge-to-edge streaks on the surface.2. The image had constant blobs that did not move, as if the CCD was dirty.3. The focus cylinder would stick and jump making focusing impossible. A drop of grease could have fixed this.4. The software issued a Windows Certificate warning and has no options to set the install directory. It is a one-shot installation.The microscope is too expensive for such poor quality.
The printer works as advertised. However it was a factory refurbished item, and it had to be repaired after the first few sheets of paper went through it. Also, its toner cartrages are expensive to replace. In addition, the unit is very heavy, so the cost of shipping it for service was very high.
This product is great and I have enjoyed it ever since I got it. The sound volume is great. I would recommend you try it.
this was a great purchase!they were a gift and could not be beat for the price ...would recommend these binoculors for anyone.
I really like this product. I have searched far and wide for one that will fit my rio mp3 player and this one is perfect. It also fits my skinny arm!
I was really satisfied with this product. I had a really small space that I wanted to put it in and it fits perfectly. Don't let the size fool you..it packs a lot of power. And it is very versatile as it works with every type of Ipod.
The quality of verbatim cd's and dvd's are unsurpassed. I have never ever had a coaster with verbatim media. Highly recommend
This TV stand is perfect for areas where a shelved stand will not fit in the room. Just bought this for my college student's dorm room.....fits great between the two desks. The only problem I have with the stand is that it only accommodates Flat TV sizes 30 in. or less. We thought that a 32 in. would fit since 30 in. TVs are not made; wrong....the holes on the mounting plate do not match up with the holes on the back of the TV. Why did they not make the stand for a 32 in. TV or less because of the fact that 30 in. TV are not made.
Trust Me-MusicMatch can ruin one's iPod experience (so many glitches, I will not even try to list them). Get XPlay right away. Don't get my review wrong-I like my iPod and use it daily and probably would not buy any other model, but for how expensive it is, I think they need to change a few other things. Please use Apple's iPod feedback website so things that are wrong with the iPod get changed (go to Apple's website and hit iPod and then hit feedback). Some issues may seem picky but if you have an iPod with 1000s of songs by 1000s of artists and use it all the time, they would greatly improve the iPod experience:1) Apple needs a separate PC website because PC support online is basically non-existent.2) No audible.com (audible book service) support for Windows-based users. Additionally, it looks like Apple has an updated Mac iPod Updater (1.2.1 recently came out) but not a corresponding new Windows iPod Updater and the website does not tell you that the update is not compatible with Windows. PC iPod's should have the same support and features as Mac-user iPods and it seems like there could be a divergence.3) "SOUND CHECK" is a volume stabilizing feature on the iPod but it is not compatible with MusicMatch 7.1's "Volume Leveling" and therefore, effectively not compatible with Windows-based iPods. This is a great feature and it is wrong that it is not currently being supported in Windows.4) Cannot add "Composer" tag (used on the iPod) through MusicMatch and other music management programs.5) iPod's Internal Software. I have suggested many of these changes to Apple:A) Long song, artist, and album names get cut off and some songs have the same name (happens when you have 1000s of songs), which can lead to confusion. There is a screen (I believe browse...albums...all songs) where the songs are not in alphabetical order but in album order but the names of the corresponding albums are not on the screen. Apple should add length (time), album, artist name, genre and track number of a song after the song title when the song title is highlighted for a certain amount of time. I think this could be accomplished by automatic scrolling over to the information when the song is highlighted and the longer the song is highlighted the more information is revealed. This could be especially helpful for songs with the same name, which happens when you have lots of songs. Further, this could alleviate the problem with song titles being too long for the browse screen and this happens a lot with different remixes. Also, there are album titles that are too long for the screen, too (for example, "100 Masterpieces of Classical Music (Vol .1)" vs. "100 Masterpieces of Classical Music (Vol .2)" vs. "... (Vol .3)" and so on) and scrolling over to reveal the full title and artist would be excellent (and if there is more than one artist for an album, it could say "Various Artists") because right now if an album title is too long (and the same with artist name), there is no way to see the full title on the iPod even in the "Now Playing" screen (it only scrolls to reveal the full song name).B) Add day of the week to the clock.C) Songs that have no album title (missing tag) should be put under a "Miscellaneous" or "No Album Title" when browsing "Artists...Albums". Since these songs are not included in the album listings, they will not play if you were to play from the album screen or when shuffling by albums.D) Apple should add scan or intro that plays the first 10 seconds or so of songs (and you should be able to do this randomly and within artists, composers, genres, albums, and playlists) until you hit a button and then it will play that song and will resume the scan after the song. This is extremely nice when you have thousands of songs on your iPod and don't want to sit there and hunt for the song.E) Playlists. Currently, you have to download playlists (not only song order but the actual songs so if you already have the songs in the playlist on your iPod, you will have duplicate songs) from your computer. Therefore, you should be able to create playlists on the fly from the files that are already on the iPod. More importantly and at least, I would like to be able to create a queue list (even just one queue list at a time would be fine) so I can choose a song to play and then choose the next song to play and the next and so on and being able to save it as a playlist would be a great bonus.F) Add .wma file support.G) The iPod places the group "Lo Fidelity Allstars" in the "F" section (rather than "L") like it does for the titles that begin with "The" and the same happens with titles that start with "De"). This should not happen in English menus.H) Add support for second artists and song comments tags.7) FireWire Issues. As a PC user (especially laptop users and 4-pin FireWire card users), you may have to buy a new FireWire card and an AC adapter if you want to supply power to the iPod while connected to your computer because many PC FireWire cards do not supply power to the peripherals. There is not a separate power source on the iPod other than its FireWire port (which is can be connected to the FireWire card OR to the AC Adapter but not both). Downloading songs can be lengthy and battery intensive so the battery may only last for an hour or two while downloading via a non-powered FireWire card and so you will have to recharge before downloading to the iPod again.
This is the best camera ever. I didn't need anything real fancy, but I am so happy with the performance and quality of everything, the camera, the accessories. If you like taking pictures as a hobby, this is the one for you. 47th Street Photo is a great company to do business with, and I would not hestitate to do business with them again.
I needed cassettes for a show we are putting on in my community - to copy music our piano player & maestro put together for us. these came promptly! thanks!!
I bought this cable to cut in half, to use each end for mating older RCA-input speakers to a bookshelf stereo with spring terminals.Though I did not expect more from this cable, I did observe that the thin cable gauge (22?) made it challenging to use with the spring type speaker terminals on my stereo, as they would not clamp securely to the tiny filament of wire,So.. if you intend to use this as I did (RCA-to-bare-ends) - probably best to just buy something else.
I actually decided not to buy this, and bought the 35mm version instead. It's still an Olympus, it does great macro, it costs less than half what this one costs, and it's actually more usable as a stand-by 35mm, (70mm in old speak) lens, it's not too tele-photo, whereas this lens comes out at 100mm in old speak, and it is definitely a tele-photo lens and would not be much good as a stand-by.Now this lens has a better luminosity, f2 against f3.5, than its cheaper brother, so it'll work better in low-light conditions. But there again it will give you less depth of field, so focussing on all a subject might be less fun than with the cheaper lens.There you go: two fabulous Olympus lens. One is half the price of the other, but they don't do precisely the same job. They both have weak and strong points when directly compared. Enjoy choosing! (I'm a coward: I hooked each up to my E420 body, right there in the store, and let them "make" the decision for me...)
While the construction of the radio seems to be OK, its the radio itself that is dissapointing. After turning the radio on and selecting the channel to listen to, aprox 10 minutes later I have to retune the dial. Drift seems to be a big issue with this radio. In the world of electronics there should be a better lock on the station than this. I have to adjust for drift throughout the day using this radio. Its not just once but several times a day.
This is a great battery. For the price it can't be beat. About 4 1/2 hours of recording. The only minor drawback is the size. It does stick out the back quite aa bit. If you're going on a great vacation, buy two. You'll never be without a recorder.
I just bought this yesterday and took it out for a spin - it never skipped once and made my car sound like Carnegie Hall. I drove over some pretty formidable New York City pot holes and it still held its own. It's nice and small too, so it fits perfectly in the spot I previously stored my sunglasses. The remote control is very cool too - a must for the car. This is a great non-car companion as well - the headphones are pretty good and the extra bass option sounds great (even in the car). In my opinion, this is a solid portable cd player with just the right features at a very reasonable price. Many thanks to the other Amazon reviewers who steered me away from other cd players I was considering. I'm very happy, so far, with this one.
I've tried to get the most of my camera equipment but I've always felt that something was missing when I see other shots that just look better than mine. Digging into it a little I noticed that almost every pro that I saw shooting Canon equipment was using the 70-200 2.8 IS L. I gave it a try and it's truly the "great equalizer." I'm using it now as my go-to telezoom lens because it just looks better on all my shots. Naturally sports it's a huge plus shooting high shutter speeds while the IS lets you hand hold. In motor sports the multi function IS lets you pan smoothly while still keeping the image from jumping around. It's taken my photos to the next level. Oh yeah, it is heavy, but I'll sacrifice weight over image quality anytime.
it just last a week working,then the menu bottom got stuck and it did not work anymore
I bought these to replace a lost pair of Shure 2e's. I liked the Shure's sound but wanted to try something different. I use this style of headphone mostly for noise attenuation while travelling and sometimes exercising. I'm not an especially demanding audiophile, but I like a clean, balanced sound that delivers clear bass and crisp treble. The Etymotic's sound is pretty much what I wanted: bright but not too; and nice, clean bass. The sound they recreate from my 3G ipod Classic's rock, jazz, classic, & electronica is warm and spacious. Sometimes I have to adjust the EQ settings to keep the music's "presence" focused. Those wanting thumping low frequencies should look elsewhere.Having worn earplugs for a lot of activities, I'm comfortable using in-ear earphones. The Etymotics have to go in deeper than Shures for best performance, so some may find these in particular uncomfortable to wear. Once in, they stay put. One thing to note: for me at least, they require micro-fine adjustment once in to get the sound balanced ear-to-ear.Travelling, the Etymotic's noise isolation is very, very good: jet noise pretty much disappears and screaming children in the row behind you are reduced to dim background noise. On the other hand, I have to pull one out to hear and talk with someone; I wouldn't dare use them biking or rollerblading. I used to use Bose noise-cancelling headphones, which were very comfortable, but I found they only took the edge off crying babies and cellphone shouters. In-ear 'phones are superior for reducing these kind of aural assaults.What keeps me from giving them five stars is their design and questionable long-term durability. The Etymotics don't seem to be designed to be worn with the wires wrapped over the ear like the Shures. So the wires move around some, sending movement noise into your head. The cord is long enough though for sticking your player in an airline seatback pocket. The wires to the earphones look delicate; I'd be concerned if I used them daily. More points off for how easily they tangle; I've yet to find a method to keep them untangled when stored. I understand that Etymotic Research was probably wanting to minimize weight, but the braided wires to the earpieces look cheap and tacky; they remind me of the white plastic mono earplug that came with cheap transistor radios years ago. No retro style points there. Also be aware the silicone flanges and foam eartips in the box come in one size only.I have to admit the ER-4P's box and carrying pouch helped sway my purchase decision. They come in a sturdy plastic box with organizing slots for each item: extra flanges and filters, travel pouch, and 1/4" adaptor. The travel pouch has an inside pocket to store adaptors and extra flanges. My old Shure's case held only the headset, so these other things were always floating around my carry-on bag and eventually disappearing.So in all I'm very pleased with the ER-4P's sound, noise isolation, and comfort. Some design elements could use improvement, and I've my doubts about the set's long-term durability. That said, I recommend these being worth a try.10 MONTH FOLLOW UP: Despite handling with care, one of the speakers is kind of blown: doesn't handle much bass anymore. I don't know if it's damage to the speaker itself or a broken wire. Because of that I don't use them when I want good fidelity. They've sort of become my "beater" pair for my beater ipod for when I mow the lawn, cut firewood, paint, etc.They've served me well, even though the wires remain determined to tangle themselves. Wish I could find one of those cases that winds the cords up.
I purchased a pair of the Barska Lucid 8x21 compact binocuars for my daughter and son-in-law. They like to attend baseball games as well as some basketball games.They also like to go to state parks and walk the trails so these will be great to watch the birds and wildlife. These are small enough to carry in a purse or jacket pocket without being bulky and burdersome. I tried them out before I wrapped them for christmas, I was about ready to keep them and find them something else.They thought they were great and couldn't wait to try them out.
Excellent design and function. Very durable. Highly recommend for intermediate/ semi-pro photographer. Not suitable for very large telephoto lens.
This is a standout performer among the compact 35mm cameras due to the aspherical glass lens (highly, highly unusual for this class of camera), wide zoom range, compact size and array of features (date, flash options, self-timer, infared remote activated shutter, and carrying case). My trusty Canon SLR with a broad assortment of lenses gets little use. Hats off to Minolta for setting a new standard.
Needed a cheap extension cable and this did the trick. Delivery was quicker than I expected. The cable itself is much longer than I needed but everything works with no discernible loss in sound quality so I'm happy with the product.
Greate product, ease to use, good buttery life.Expencive, needs additional program to convert movies.
After searching for a product to aid in my swimming workouts, was very disappointed in the H20 audio sv-mini. While the unit did keep its word in keeping my ipod mini dry, the sound quality was horrible and the volume barely detectable. Don't bother.
Very simple wireless router to set up. Good sale price even better with Amazon coupons. Works very well. Like the netgear software to manage computers on the network and easy to monitor kids activities. Good range throughout our house. Options to encrypt the network to prevent unauthorized use. 5 stars!! Would Definitely purchase again given a choice. I researched many different routers for about 2 months before making this purchase.
I bought this tablet and its great. I do a lot of photoshop stuff at work and freelance work and its great. Very sensitive and responsive, this is very good if you work with detailed images/files. It does comes with a mouse but I never use it. You can also program the buttons on the tablet and the pen to whatever you want: right click, erase and even advanced stuff like opening photoshop or whatever programs, documents and special saved settings you make for it. Totally worth the money. Not good for a beginner though, the smooth surface and large stylus/pen makes it difficult to handle if you are not used to it. I would recommend the Wacom Bamboo for a beginner, the surface feels a little rough (like paper) and its a better transition from mouse to pen.
This fan is very, very loud, and didn't move nearly as much air as the fan it replaced. Definatly don't buy this for a bedroom PC.
I had never cooked with a pressure cooker before, but I love it! Stuffed porkchops in 15 minutes, beans in 10, - fabulous! Who knew our grandmothers had the secret to speedy cooking before the microwave?!
I had to take a business trip to China for a couple weeks and have a lot of electronics that I was going to use while I was there. Since I travel other places as well, I also wanted a adapter that I could also use in other countries. This adapter was a great purchase for my use.Good-* Has all the adapters in one unit. You don't have to carry around a bunch of different plastic adapters.* The function of sliding each plug out and retracting it works really well.* Small and compactBad-* The hole where you plug the ground prong into the unit is too small. This makes it very difficult to plug in and remove plugs with a grounding prong.As another reviewer mentioned, you can modify the adapter with a drill bit, knife, or something similar. If you just remove a little bit of the plastic on the sides of the slot it will work perfect. Just be careful to not go to deep when trimming the plastic. If you only use items with 2 prongs (no ground prong), then you have nothing to worry about. After this small and simple mod, it works perfect!
I must say, after I figured out how to navigate with this, I found it very easy to operate and the sound that comes out of it is probably the best I've heard yet. It was so easy getting the songs loaded on to it. I also have the FM transmitter for listening in my car or anywhere else there is a FM radio....I love it and am pleased with it.
I bought this camera after looking around for awhile ... I chose the Canon A40 from Amazon because of the options you get a t this price is great. I have an 11 month old who is getting ready to walk and this camera will record a video file. That is good because I don't always have the camcorder handy. My 3 year old likes to look at the pictures right after I take them. ...
The product was in excellent conditon and the seller was very helpful during the process. Would buy from this seller again.
Lenovo makes great products and always stands behind its name. This battery replaced an old one but took years of heavy usage to wear it out.
I've only had this MP3 player for about a month and don't use it daily, but rather for yard work or when doing tedious tasks of long duration. So far it works great and is easy to use and the little joystick works very well. 2 GB allows for hours and hours of music or audio book storage, but if you have a large library and want to put it all in your player, 2 GB probably won't suffice. The screen is pretty bright but cannot be seen in direct sunlight, so if you're outside, a shift into the shade is necessary to see the menu. The software provided is adequate and it's easy to add music or reformat and start over.The only problem I have had is that when using the neck strap and performing a task that involves any sort of bending over (almost everything does), the player swings and gets in the way (and could easily be damaged). I'm sure this issue is not unique to the Zen. Putting it in a pocket still leaves you with the swinging earbud cord to contend with. My solution has been to drop the player and earbud cord down the neck of my t-shirt. Hopefully perspiration won't kill the unit (it hasn't so far). In cooler weather, when more than a t-shirt is being worn, this obviously won't be an issue.
These discs burn without fail every time. Greatest, high quality bang for the buck going. Can't be more happy that Amazon offers them.
I am absolutely thrilled with my Lexmark ... Scanning is great, copying is pretty fast and printing perfect ... I couldn't have asked more for my money - Actually I expected less :)
it works, it's clean, and it's pretty clear, what more can I ask for in a protective lens?
Good quality, medium power, compact binoculars have been disappearing from the market over the last 10 yrs, so I was eager to try out the Pentax 6.5 X 21 Papillo binoculars. The first number refers to the magnification; the second number refers to the diameter of the objective lens in mm. The classic reference standard for binoculars is 7 X 50 submarine commander's glasses. Although manufacturers push "higher power is better", 7 times magnification is about the highest usable power with a hand-held pair of binoculars. Above that, the image is noticeable shaky, unless the binoculars are outfitted with image stabilization, or you use a tripod or other stand. A 50 mm objective gives great light-gathering ability if you view objects in dim light, but results in large, bulky, heavy units. A ~20 mm objective provides a good compromise between light-gathering ability and compactness. Note that for a fixed objective lens diameter, the image grows dimmer as the magnification increases. Not an issue in bright sun, but a factor to consider if you use binoculars to view concert performances or go on nature trips in the woods. Another good reason to opt for lower magnifications.An unusual feature of this unit is the close-focus ability. Note that some reviews give the impression that it's practically a stereomicroscope ("focusses within inches!"); but this is not an accurate characterization. The manufacturer states 1.6 ft, which I verified (~19 inches from the front bumper). The coated optics are of good quality with flat uniform field, no noticeable color fringes, and no noticeable internal reflections. The two objective lenses are recessed into the body and covered with a flat window, which makes the unit easy to clean. The eyepieces have long eye relief (~distance between the eyepiece and your eye; in general, the longer, the better), suitable for use with eyeglasses. The retractable eyecups are one of the best designs I've come across. Typically a rollup rubber eyecup is used. If you don't wear glasses, you unroll the eyecup to full length to keep stray light from getting into your eyes. If you wear glasses, you roll the eyecup down so you can get your eye closer to the eyepiece. What usually happens is that the rubber cracks easily as it is rolled and unrolled (especially since the material is attacked by sweat and skin oil). In this unit, the eyecups are helically mounted. You adjust the extension by twisting it: there are three click stop positions. The eyecups are rubber coated to minimize scratching of eyeglasses. The right eyepiece has a diopter adjustment (in case your left eye and right eye have unequal vision, with or without eyeglasses).Mechanically, the design is excellent. Bulkier than other compact designs, but that's a design tradeoff needed to accommodate the close focus range. Light weight and low cost are achieved with an all plastic body. Almost the entire body is coated with rubber, including a rubber bumper in the front of the unit. The rubber has just the right texture to provide a sure grip, even with sweaty hands. It doesn't feel too "goopy". The eyepieces swivel to adjust interpupillary distance (distance between your eyes). The center focus is smooth. The shape is unusual and takes some practice getting the right grip. But it works well. You cradle it in both hands. It provides a steady grip while allowing easy interpupillary adjustment and focussing. It has a tripod socket. Pentax sells an optional tripod adapter, a short pedestal to allow the body to clear the tripod platform. If you use a ball-and-socket head, the adapter is not needed. The socket is a standard 1/4-20 thread. Note that it is a plastic thread, so it is not very robust. With the 6.5 magnification, though, a tripod is not needed unless you are viewing for long times and your hands get tired.Minor carps. [[SEE CORRECTION BELOW ON STRAP REMOVAL PROCEDURE. It comes with a neckstrap, but be sure you really want to use it. Instead of the typical spring clips that allow you to take the strap on/off, the ends of this strap have heads that snap into mating slots in the body. Once you snap them in, you can't pull them out.]] The unit comes with a dual cover for the eyepieces. The cover falls off easily and is easy to lose, but there is a loop so you can tie it onto the neckstrap. There is no cover for the objective lens. This combo (eyepiece cover/no objective cover) seems to be common these days, but I don't understand why you would leave the objective lenses unprotected. The unit comes with a vinyl pouch. There is no separate neckstrap, but there are slots if you want to attach the pouch to a belt.For the money, this unit is a good value and I'll give it 5 stars relative to its price point. Of course it won't match the optical quality of a $1500 Zeiss or Leitz, and don't expect to pass this down to your grandkids. Amazon price right now is a good deal, but the touted list price of ~$250 is well over the official list price on the Pentax website (~$130).[[EDIT 8/14/2010. Ignore the remarks on strap removal. See comments below. I've left the remarks in the original review so new readers will know what the issue was. Thanks, Ray, for bringing this to my attention.]]
installed a pair of these in a project car, 89 Honda CRX. perfect clearance from the powered window regulator. Nice quality sound with alpine system. Very happy with the results.
this is a wonderful camera and is ideal for the novice or experienced photographer. all cameras suck up battery life pretty quickly, and this camera is no exception. however, you can compensate by picking up some rechargable bateries (this camera takes 4 AAs). Picture quality is not professional, but it is pretty good. files do not take up tons of space on your computer. the camera comes with an accessory ring, which enables you to buy a wide-angle or telephoto adapter. i got a fantastic deal on this camera at circuit city (it cost me 150$), and i have taken literally hundreds of photos with it. i love it! i also reccomend picking up a bigger memory card ( ihave a 128 MB card, and it works perfectly; you can delete photos on the camera or computer, so a large xD picture card is not neccecary. this is a fantastic camera at a really good price, so go get it!
Ordered drives based on the advertised revision number - drives that arrived were not as advertised, when i called the company to figure out options, i was told they would find the drives and call back - a month later, i am still waiting.
I recently purchased a Sabrent SBT-UFDB USB External 3.5 inch Floppy Disk Drive for my new Dell Computer. As you are well aware most, if not all, new computer systems do not include a 3.5 inch disk drive anymore. I have hundreds of 3.5 inch floppy disks with vital information on them that I need to access in my profession as a Pastor. This particular unit is just what I needed to get the job done. All I had to do was plug it into my computer's USB port and away I went. I experienced absolutely no problems with its installation, just plug it in and its done. I am not a computer savy person so I needed a fool proof system that works all the time. This 3.5 inch disk drive provided me access to my data and I can now use the files that I spent hours preparing before the technology changed. I highly recommend this item for other computer confounded persons like myself. Reverend George R. Sanderson M.S., MSRC, MSW.
I really like this little keyboard. Its feel, accuracy, and speed are as good as anything I've used. The alphabetic keys are full size for easy and efficient typing and it takes up very little desk space.I have not experienced any of the problems some other reviewers reported. I've TRIED to make it miss or reverse keys on two computers with two different operating systems (XP and Vista) and it never does; nor have I had any delays, sticky keys or any other problems. I notice that all the bad reviews are from 2007. I'm guessing there were problems at that time and that Adesso has fixed them.The reason I only gave it only four stars is the embedded numeric keypad. It's useless, to me at least, because I have to hold down the FN key which ties up my left hand and I need my left hand to keep track of my place. It should be toggle, like the Caps Lock. Fortunately I use this keyboard on my home computer where I don't do much numerical entry. I have to use the top row for what I do. At work, where I do lots of it, this keyboard would be unacceptable.Other (very minor) cons: Some keys (eg: Del) are in unusual places which takes some getting used to. It could use a Sleep key which could take the place of one of the two Windows keys (why two Windows keys anyway?). A wireless version would be nice.
This works for both the positive and negative posts on my 2003 Suburban. Makes it easy to add additional wires right at the source. Just use a pair of channel locks to pop out the existing battery bolts and make sure that you carry the new tools (I couldn't get a pair of pliers or an adjustable wrench in there) with you if you need to service your battery roadside at some point if that's important to you.
I've purchased several of these over the years because I've always received good service from them. They work as they are supposed to. They are of good quality, last a long time, and work as advertised. I highly recommend this product.
Great sound, no problems. Easy installation. Range of at least 20 miles in my experience during the 1st week. Great price too.
My wife, a beginner in photography (all types of it) could produce nice pictures with this easy to use point-and-shoot type camera, that allows basic interventions by the photographer.People who want to go digital and will use the images for e-mail, web-sites and for keeping a digital album will be very much satisfied with the performance of this camera.In macro mode the viewfinder can induce to error in framing. Its better to use the screen.The photographers beyond this should try a more sophisticated model. I have had very good results with the Olympus E10.A pair of alcaline batteries lasted long (aprox 250 pictures, a number with taken with flash, and rather frequent use of the screen, during a 5 days trip).The camera is small and easy to carry in a pocket, pouch, etc. Users need to be careful while closing the lens cover... don't do it too fast in order to allow the lens to retract and avoid hitting the lens barrel with the lid.The software provided is very good.A must: extra memory cards -64 M or more- recommended.
Yeah, this product looks awesome on the outside. Just too bad it isn't as cool as the box and advertisements show. The light show just isn't quite as smooth as it's website shows. You have to set the sensitivity just right or it is way too annoying for a small party. It would work for a wilder pary. Oh well. I still give it several stars because it really is a cool toy. I enjoyed it.
I have purchased other products in the past and eventually something does not function properly, so I decided buy what I consider a reputable brand. I have owned Sony products and have never been disappointed. The item arrived sooner than expected and the instructions were very clear, so the set up was easy. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend .
I haven't conducted the extensive testing that some reviewers put products through, but the Garmin StreetPilot c340 I purchased for my wife seems to do everything we expected of it extremely well. My wife has to make fairly frequent trips between our home in Louisiana and places in Texas where our daughters and grandchildren live. Being somewhat direction challenged, she used to find herself occasionally, well, lost. The c340 enables her to move around with total confidence, without the stress and loss of time she sometimes experienced before. The device is incredibly easy to program and use.
To the guy who gave it 1 star... you forgot to do your homework before buying a $300 wall mount. Thats on you, not the mount. 16" studs are standard, and you can always cut out some sheetrock and make a brace.There is a slider and slotted bolt holes so you can center the tv about 6-10 inches off the center of the studs.After I mounted it, I fully extended it and hung my body weight from it (175 lb) before attaching the TV with no problems.Cable management could be better.
i love this mouse - not only is it nice to look at, i have never had a mouse that works so smoothly - sometimes i have to check to see if it is really working because it is so effortless. i am an adult with small hands and wish i had found this long ago. the other plus is that i love ladybugs!
This sleeve fits the 12" Macbook perfectly. It has a little padding to it to protect the laptop in case you drop it. The colors are beautiful and it fits very snug, not loose. The fabric feels like its of very good quality as well.
Not the BEST, but definately good value for the money. You will have trouble finding another 7 inch screen for this good of a price. Yeah so you can't control the volume with the remote- how far do you plan on sitting away from it?I recommend this model unless you feel like paying ALOT more.I've had mine for a week now and am really happy with it.It does come with a slim remote, car adapter, and the power/charging cord. So you can watch it any place with any kind of power. I've had mine in the car and haven't had any problems with performance (no skipping).Besides Dvd, it also plays cd, mp3, and if you have digital picture (or regular picture) disks it will also play them.
Good product, batteries seem to last a long time. Haven't had an opportunity to use the car charger, but it's a nice option.
I love this Floor Lamp, it gives off a lot of light. The place that I put it is just the right light that I need to use to read by. A great price and delived very fast. I am sorry for taking too long for the feedback on this lamp.
I got this to help me park my van in the garage. It only worked correctly for about two weeks and then the lights would no longer come on even when new batteries were put in.
Works well however having trouble figuring out certain functions. Could be more user friendly.
This device is an excellent solution to adding Bluetooth to you computer. It installs quickly and easily and does the job. I would recommend it highly for this purpose.
This was exactly what I was looking for and the price was right. Had bought one from a brick and mortar for the cost that I got 5 for here.
I was happy with my TomTom 720 until it was time to update it. I carefully read ALL the instructions on their web site and followed them to the letter. Now my 720 does not work--I get a flashing red "X" and nothing else. I have reinstalled everything multiple times and followed all the trouble-shooting instructions on their web site. I have placed multiple calls to Tech support and it still does not work. The latest was that I was on hold for more than half an hour when a recorded voice told me that they were now closed for the night and I was disconnected. I have been without the system for 4 days now and it is clearly either a software problem or incorrect instructions on their web site.
This card is one of the slowest SDHC cards on the market. I am pretty sure its a class 4 device although the description says it's a class 2.FYI Class x basically means it can read/write to the card at x Mb/sec
Thrilled with my purchase! Days before concert and purchased for only $11.95 with free shipping (direct from Amazon, order over $25), needed ASAP so invested in O/N. Arrived beautifully, promptly and extraordinary performance at the concert. Easy to use and even includes instructions to guide you in case you are a first time user like me. Could not ask for better quality in build or image! Exactly what I was looking for and for an even better price than expected! Compact, slim, lightweight, resistant, weatherproof... I could go on and on about its wonders but I will just tell you if your looking for compact concert binos you will not regret this investment. Read up with the manufacturer to confirm specs meet your requirements first to buy with confidence. Amazon mistakenly listed these from Bushnell when I purchased, this is Tasco's "father company", as advised on Bushnell's site but for information on this product go to [...]; both companies are new to me but I am now a solid Tasco fan/cust. and will be purchasing another set of binos for my dad's b.day next week.
The instructions were simple and to the point. There's only four cables for a two computer network: 1)power supply which comes with the unit, 2)the WAN cable from your broadband modem, and 3)one ethernet cable from each computer to the router. I'm no networking engineer, but I would say that it does take some computer savvy to properly connect and configure the device. After about 20 minutes of reading the manual and connecting the router, I was ready to give it a try. No dice. So I called the support line. After about 10-15 minutes on hold, a support guy professionally walked me through several procedures and we were up and running. In this day and age of very poor support, I would give these people a solid rating. In less than one hour from opening the box, I had a functioning two-computer network at home, and that includes the time talking with tech support on a Sunday morning! I tested the ping rate before and after, and if anything, the connection rate is slightly faster now. One of the most important criteria I give a piece of equipment is the question, &quot;If I had this to do over again, would I buy the same thing?&quot; And the answer here is, &quot;Yes&quot;! Good luck. By the way, if you don't have them already, be sure and buy an ethernet cable for each of your computers to the router and one for your broadband modem to the router (In a two computer network, that would be 3 ethernet cables). Crossover or uplink cable is not necessary.
Great little flash drive... I hook it to my key chain and have it whenever I need it. Haven't used the U3 technology yet, but will set it up after the holidays.
Working great and big room for music. No problem so far. Easy to use for both software and hardware. Recomment bigger storage is save time to replace song after space runs out.
I received the new Sony headphones and what a treat. We used them on a flight from AZ to Hawaii for not only our MP3 players, but also for our portable DVD players. They were the most comfortable headphones and the sound quality was excellent. Would definitely recommend.
The hardware is impressive, but unfortunately it ships with the U3 virus software. I'm a software engineer by trade, and I'm amazed that Sandisk includes U3. When you insert the USB stick into a new computer for the first time, Windows will pop up a notice saying that's installing the U3 virus. Guess what happens when you give this USB stick to your boss to transfer some files? After he plugs it in, he yells at you, saying he doesn't want any damn software installed on his laptop. Telling him it's the U3 virus doesn't make it any easier.Also, when you plug it into a Windows machine, two drives show up. This is due to the U3 virus trying to do auto-run. I tried to plug the USB stick into a photo kiosk at my local drug store to upload some photos. Because the first drive is empty (out of the two that show up), the photo kiosk will say there is nothing on the stick. Good job there, U3 virus.Finally, I got so sick of the U3 virus, I ran the "uninstall" feature, which presented me with two options. The first option said it would take 99 minutes to complete. The second option said it would delete the U3 partition, which I believed referred to the first partition I mentioned in the above paragraph. I chose this second option, and it deleted everything off my USB stick. Then I had to pay $150 to have my data recovered.Do not tolerate the U3 virus. Delete it immediately, or perhaps get a USB stick from another company.
I lost my first wide ange zoom lens hood because it didn't lock on to the lens. I noticed right away that this one was an improvement. It fits snug and the lens cap locks on with it. A little pricey but worth it.
The ink is good quality, but it can dry very quickly if you do not use it in a timely manner.
The first thing I did after the reception was to check the serial num, it started with W8615. Some reports said they had corrected various defects since W8611(so called revision D),so I felt easy until I started it up. I can clearly hear the famous high-frequency whining sound. Continuous noise at that frequency really drives me mad. I had to do some immediate research and finally got the mirror wedget trick and it did work ( I'm wondering if there is any similar trick under XP environment). Another well-known problem, the heating problem also worried me. It became very hot after one hour or so, without running any heavy-duty applications. If it runs on battery, the accumulation of heat seems to be slower; but when the AC is plugged in, it just becomes too hot to touch (the rear side) in a short time. It's like a P4 laptop with tons of dust stuck in the exhaust vent . I don't think anybody can work with it on the LAP. Some minor aspects: when using the 2-prong plug (not grounded), the palm rest and exterial part give off some electrical feedback, but mostly it's bearable.These are the major cons I found. As to the others, like the superior OS, stylish design work, etc, I think most reviews have covered too much already.
When you look at the price of the battery alone, it's like getting the rest for free.
I've owned a WCG200 for more than three years. This cable gateway has operated flawlessly! It is stable, provides great d/l speed, and the wireless covers the entire house (2500 ft, two story) and my deck. I could not be happier.
I love this filter. It adds a touch of nostalgia, and makes it easy to take photos with an old-time look.
Before I got this flash I hesitated to take pictures at night, especially on social occasions. Now I have all the flash power I need with my little camera (Nikon p5100) and night pictures come out sharp and well exposed. Now I can also use my wide angle lens for night pictures, as this flash does not cast a shadow like the built in flash does. What's more this flash is light and a perfect complement to the p5100.
Like hundreds of others my hp tx2000 computer failed after 14 months of use. The problem -- the machine overheats causing a failure in the Nvidia chip. The computer will not boot even though several indicator lights flash. HP knows of the problem but refuses to acknowledge it as a manufacture's defect. It's only solution is to replace the motherboard for nearly $400.00. You will find a wealth of similar consumer complaints on the net.Do not buy this computer.
These headphones pound!!! You can feel the bass if you know what I mean. Crisp, clear highs and no distortion at high volumes. The ear cups could be slightly larger. My sony mp3 player sounds like a car stereo hooked up to some 10's pushin a 150 watt amp. If you love Bass and superb audio quality, these babies are for you.
I recently moved into a new home with a long driveway and several blind spots where it is difficult to tell when a guest has arrived. Since the driveway, garage and house front were visible from different angles, I found myself constantly looking out different windows to see if a guest had arrived.I setup the WPA-3000 in minutes, just needing a 9volt battery for the transmitter unit. For testing purposes (and since it's winter right now), I placed the transmitter on the grass parallel to the driveway, ran the attached wire a short distance, and hung the transmitter off a low branch.In short, the product works as advertised:- Took me minutes to setup: install a 9volt battery and set the dip switches on transmitter and received to be identical.- Transmitter has no issues with the 300' transmission distance. I raised the transmitter high enough in a tree so it would be line of sight to the house (Except for a few trees).- The system has reliably detected every car arrival and departure. I have not yet tested with smaller metallic objects, like kids bicycles. I should note that an electrician walking by the sensors with a belt full of tools set it off.In summary: Works as advertised, easy to setup, reliable. I'll add more feedback in the summer after I have more months using the product.
It works. It's low speed, so it's compatible with older devices, like a Palm Treo 650p.
Just get this remote already, what can I say. I have had my eye on this thing for a while and now that I have it, it's better than I thought. This is one of the most well thought-out electronic products I have ever bought. The remote itself is ergonomic, well-balanced front to back and just sits nicely in your hand. It lights up when you pick it up which is great for watching tv in the dark. The setup software was very easy to use and as a software developer I have to say it was done amazingly well. Having it automatically fetch the codes from the internet so that you don't have to type them in is genius, and it means that it will work with your components no matter how new or old they are. I have it programmed for my Samsung TV, Onlyo receiver, XBox 360, DirectTV satellite and Pioneer DVD player. Everything works and I haven't found a single feature missing. All my past "universal" remotes always did 80% of the original remote, but the Harmony does 100%. It even does the advanced buttons like changing angle and audio tracks on my DVD player. With the one-press activities, the rest of the family have no problem navigating my complex set-up and don't need my help just to watch TV. Should anything get out of sync, they just press the "Help" button and Harmony will make everything better. This thing replaced 5 remotes and I never have to buy batteries for them ever again.Just buy this thing, you won't regret it.
The Canon Speedlite 430ex has made a huge difference to my photography. Prior to this flash, I had to shoot in-home pictures without flash (because the built-in gives an unnatural look) at ISO1600, f2.8, and 1/15s. The high ISO was noisier, the 1/15s was impossible to handhold or avoid subject movement. With this flash, I am able to shoot at ISO200, f2.8, 1/60 seconds, i.e. 5 f-stops lower.Bounce capability is a must for any flash, and this flash can swivel 180% and bounce 90%. By bouncing it off the back wall (flash is pointing to the wall behind you), you can create a nice diffused light. Since it swivels in one direction, it takes a bit of sorting out when changing from portrait to landscape.The E-TTL flash metering in 430ex is amazing. It sets the exposure accurately all the time. I often use it as a fill flash. Even if there is slightly less ambient light, I use the flash to fill-in some more light, and pictures still come out natural (no shine on chin, nose, foreheard, etc.). You can adjust flash compensation on the flash or the camera body (I use C-fn1-2 on Rebel Xti to program the SET button to modify flash compensation).The guide number of this flash is 43 meters at 105mm focal length. It is very powerful for my needs. The flash has a powerful AF assist beam (only in One-shot and AI Focus AF modes), which can focus in near darkness without any ambient light. It is not possible to turn on the AF beam but turn off the flash. Flash does not zoom in bounce position. 430ex supports high speed sync which allows the flash to sync at higher shutter speeds. The LCD screen gives the flash a nice user interface. During DOF preview, the flash lights up with a crackling sound and charges up quickly for the shot. The flash is light and mid-sized.When comparing the 430ex to the 580ex, the latter is the flagship flash in Canon's lineup and clearly better than the 430ex. But for most people reading this review, 430ex may be just right for your needs, and you get a lighter camera and heavier wallet. Another way to look at it is, should you outgrow the 430ex, you can use it as a slave to your new 580ex.All in all, 430ex is an excellent flash.
I have two Skylink 18TR garage door remote control systems which open two garage door openers which have defective built-in receivers. I installed the Skylink remotes to replace the inoperative receivers. (The key is that the garage door openers work fine with the wired push-button switch.) Once I had the Skylink's working it was a natural to add the 18K entry keypad transmitter. I just had to sync it to the two existing Skylink devices and now I can use the keypad to open a garage door even if I am locked out of both car and house.
You can't go wrong with this camera. There is simply not a better buy out there.
I purchased this charger for my Casio Ex-Z750 which by the way is one awesome little camera. The camera only came with a docking station though so when you are on the road you would have to take the docking station with you to charge the battery. Now the camera does do well with battery life but if your on a long trip or taking a lot of video which I was, this charger realy comes in handy. The size is great as its only slightly larger than the battery itself so it does not take up much space at all in your camera bag. The only reason I do not give it 5 starts is the price stinks for a charger. It should be more like $20 but after searching online Amazon did have the lowest price on this item.
Sorry not what i thought it was size wise too small for my kids. Trying to send back but not getting help in doing that.
It does what it's supposed to. What more is there to say? Only real way it could get a bad review is if it didn't work. And how could something so simple be messed up?
This is an excellent flash for beginners but, be warned that you will need to get a more sophisticated flash as you gain experience as a photographer. The flash comes with a "PC" cord so you don't have to use it in the hot shoe when you turn the camera on it's side for a vertical. That way you can have the flash over the camera so the light is coming down from above to create a more pleasing photo. I like it well enough that I bought two, one for each of my cameras.
very pleased with item , cant beat the price / value, I may buy a second one, thats how much I like this reciever!!!
I had concerns whether this was indeed a true Panasonic product, but after exchanging information with the supplier I am convinced it is the genuine product. Seems like it was an issue of Matsushita versus Panasonic branding. In any event, this battery has performed every bit as well as the original that came with my Panasonic camera. And the price is great!
This product performs just as well as the high end versions, for a much lower cost. A great money saver for the same effect!
Pros:The upscaling is great. It produces a great picture for the money. Nothing wrong here. Also it plays almost any content that you can throw at it. Basic rule is, if you can put it on a disc, and it doesn't have DRM, this player will probably play it. I wish all players worked this way.Cons:However, there are numerous annoyances with this player concerning control:1. Pausing the player for too long makes it get out of sync- the sound and picture are thrown off. I've upgraded the firmware from the Helios site (they claim they have a fix) and still I see no improvement. (Either that or the update didn't work after numerous tries)2. "Smart Play" mode is turned on by default. Really annoying. This makes the player pick a chapter on the disc (sometimes not chapter #1- therefore it should be called "dumb play" mode) and play it as soon as the disc is inserted. Thankfully, this can be turned off.3. Subtitles are turned on by default when you first turn it on. Annoying. They can be turned off though. I think they will stay off for good after you correct it- that is, until you upgrade the firmware. Then you have to deal with this again.4. The eject button on the player itself is very unresponsive. (The buttons on the remote are OK)5. Fast Forward and Rewind move far too slowly through the video content.6. I've had the player lock up totally, but very very infrequently. Unplugging it and plugging it back in fixes it. This has only happened since I hooked the HDMI cable up to it, but it could just be a coincidence.7. Forget about any run-of-the-mill universal remotes knowing how to operate this player, unless they are "learning" universal remotes.And the last one is the biggest:8. After 2 years, the player JUST DIED. (Yes, it was surge protected)If they would just fix these #$%$!@ interface fleas, and stop its sudden death, this would have been a truly great player. It is a shame how close this player comes to true greatness, only to be hampered by lots of little annoying stuff- things that a few more days in Q & A surely would have caught before this player went out the door.My Bottom line:Great picture, plays lots of content. The control of the player is usable but annoying at times. Player might die on you after a few years. Some of this stuff may eventually get resolved by their firmware updates on their site. Don't count on it though.
I rate this low because it did not fit my Etrex Venture Cx. One size does not fit all backplates. The mount is fine, but if you can't attach the backplate, it doesn't matter how good the mount is, it is useless. They look the same, but somewhere there is at least two different sizes. My beef is with the description. I have come back to look and none of the descriptions make note of this size difference, so beware.
Installed this into an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus. Originally replaced the pickups with uncovered Seymour Duncan SH-1's, though the guitar can with covered pickups.Liked it for a while (5 years, to be exact), but, having bought a 2012 Gibson LP Standard Plus, and it having burstbucker pro's, I figured I'd show the Epi a bit of love and swap to some covered pickups, and, why not Gibson 57 Cl/Cl+?Yes, I know, I could have just bought some covers, soldered them on, and potted them myself, but, that's a PITA I didn't want to deal with. These are already potted.Removed the SH1's, installed these, and there's a difference - these are a bit 'hotter'. Granted, that could be pickup-string distance differences, but, overall, I still think it was an improvement. No matter, asthetically the Epi looks better, though tonally it can't touch the Gibson.Still, as a grab it, play the crap out of it and put it away wet, the Epi is a bit more friendly to that kind of treatment, and if i ding it, I won't shed nearly as many tears...hence why I still have it....plus it's a good comparison to what I thought was a pretty good guitar...I know these aren't Burstbuckers (1/2/3) or Burstbucker Pros, BBs are "scatter-wound", which I guess means they're wound randomly (but probably the same number of turns), and unevenly wound coils - meaning one coil has more winds than the other, which give the BB's more "bite", where the 57 CL/CL+ would be more "smooth/creamy"-1 star because they ARE so expensive, even though here they had the best price I could find easily.
I have always wanted a good SLR camera. This camera is beyond my expectations. It is light and ergonomically well designed. I have taken pictures at a race track, at night, a friendly football game, birthday parties, and all I used was the automatic focus. All pictures came out great and the colors are vivid. I especially liked the developed pictures that were on a matte finish.I am using the 800 Kodak film with anti-blur. I am now taking B&W; photos with the camera.
I decided to get a pair of ear buds because my DJ headphones (Sony MDR V-700) were a bit too cumbersome for travel and every-day use. I was, however, skeptical that any buds could come anywhere near acceptable for the sort of heavy bass I expect from the giant $100 DJ phones. I listen mostly to Trance/House/Dance stuff and with that sort of music, feeling the beat is pretty much the whole point.These things are amazing. The bass reproduction is unbelievable. If you're an electronic music fan, these are the buds for you, I guarantee it. For best results, I recommend using the largest set of silicone heads you can comfortably wear. You should also make sure that they are inserted properly. You'll be able to tell (push them in tightly until the sound is right, then let them relax in your ear). I found that the largest set (three sizes are included) provided the best sound- without a complete seal (i.e. the smallest pair that is the default)- the things sounded tinny and awful. The difference is really staggering.In conclusion, if you need strong beats.... these are the buds for you. I cannot overstate how spectacular these little suckers perform.
Good sound and output power for the size. Rugged protective case.This is a really nice-looking and very compact mobile speaker system.
this cam does it all, great software and great picture quality. Everyone i talk to on it acknowledges the picture.
It is a great flash but I'm ready for improvements for the next generation of flash. If you use a metal foot, make the parts attached to it metal also. Also, anyone who uses a flash like this is doing it professionally. Maybe toss the 4 AA battery configuration and make it canon battery compatible... any version would do.I love canon products and the 580EXII gets the job done when you need it.
Product worked great for about a month, and then died. Unfortunately, the Sennheiser 2 year warranty does not apply when the product is bought here.
I had a Kensington that also detected Bluetooth and had a built-in LED light (dim, but usable under/behind a desk). This unit is ok, but I miss the Bluetooth detector.
This tiny little thing is the greatest thing for running. I used to have to strap my larger iPod onto my arm or carry it in my hand. This is practically weightless and clips on to clothing and doesn't let go. I just love it.Sometimes it seems like it gets into a cycle of playing the same 30 or 40 songs, but if I switch from random playing to playing in order it sort of resets it.
I've been using an HP InkJet for several years. I can't believe how Epson has surpassed HP - the speed is fantastic, and the output quality is truely unbelievable. What a great price performer!
I don't know how many ghost accounts the PR department at Brother created to boost the rating of this printer but its a lot! Anyway, I've suffered the same problems as many of these other users - the printing gets spotty and grey about a year after I started using it. I was considering buying a new drum but not after I read the reviews. I don't want to waste my money. I'll look into a more realiable brand.
Bought this for my parents for a present. They were spending lots of money on disposable cameras and this should save them some money. I have seen the pictures and they are pretty good for a camera of this price. If you want the best quality you have to spend more money.
I recently bought this as a lens bag and it is awesome. I put my Tokina 12-24mm wide angle in it and it fit perfectly. I may post some photos soon so future buyers can get a frame of reference in terms of size. It's hard to tell how big it is. I took a chance on it and I'm super glad I did!
I purchased a refurbished 5th gen ipod from the seller. I know, I know... I should have known better than buying a refurbished one to begin with. But I did, and by paying for it I assumed I was entering into a contract whereby I would receive a working ipod. I was wrong. I tried to set it up, ran an itunes diagnostics test, and found out that the ipod (despite being connect to the computer) was not being seen by itunes. Itunes suggested i reformat the ipod. After 10 hours of reinstalling the (newest) ipod software, it is still not found by itunes. I contacted tech support (it came with 90 day limited warranty), and was told I would need to ship it to them to be fixed. So its pretty unclear to me exactly what was "refurbished" about the ipod. I plan to return it to the seller. Again, I know buying anything refurbished is risky, but the fact that this was such a hassle out of the box makes me really wary of trusting this seller. I'd expect this from some new, unknown seller. Not Target...
Because my PC was making too much noise which I could hear even from next room, I went and upgraded my Power supply and CPU Fan with "Zalman 400W Noiseless Power SupplyZM400AAPF" and "Zalman CNPS7000B-AlCu" CPU Fan.- After I replaced the Power supply the noise went down a bit but I could still hear the PC in the room.- When I replaced the CPU Fan the system become so quiet that initially I wasn't sure if I had powered the system at all.- I have ATX Mid-Tower and now I'm not even sure if the system is working at all if I don't see the Power LED.- I have Pentium 4 with "Socket 775 CPU" and the only small drawback was that I had to purchase and install additional bracket (ZM-CS1). The bracket didn't fit the motherboard opening (ECS 848P-A7) so I end up attaching the bracket with only 3 screws instead of 4. Be aware that because the screws for the bracket are installed around the processor from the bottom side of the motherboard you have to take out all cards and disconnect all other components (HD/CD/DVD/..) first.- 2-nd small issue was that the bracket 2 screw holes didn't match well the FAN screw opening and I had to play a while until I was able to put the 2 screws- after this small installation difficulties my Desktop PC is now MORE SILENT than my Dell Laptop.-> Definitely Silent Solution which I highly recommend
Purchased this recently offline, and just hooked this puppy up last week. I have svideo coming from digital cable, svideo from x-box, and component for my toshiba dvd player. The picture is super solid....A huge step up from my old analog tv. DVD looks particularly stunning. The colors are sharp and the images clear. Its not quite hdtv quality (obviously), but it is damn good. I find myself watching shows just for the visual pleasure based on the superb picture. I was gonna go hdtv, but didn't based on limited programming, and trouble I have heard about with standard cable programming. Back to the 32af43- as far as analog goes, I couldn't imagine anything better. Picture-solid, Remote- fine, Ease of use- for sure. THe only word of caution I would give is with regard to major scare I had when first turning on. I have heard about how flat picture tubes can distort, and are sensitive of magnetic pull. I didn't have any other electrical equipement even close to the tv. I turned it on and had a green shine from a few of the edges, proliferating a few inches onto the screen. I was mortified (repair/return- what a pain!). But after the I moved the tv off the floor into my wall unit no green edges, blurr....all good. Perfect.All in all, for the price, I would definately rec. The picture is great, I have had only great experiences with TOshiba, and they have the courtesy to warranty parts and labor for a year (unlike sony). The inputs are more than enough (1 svid front 1 back, 1 component back, and a couple of standard av inputs). Toshiba also added 16:9 pulldown (which was previously only availible through service menu....and they stayed with the movie/sports...cool/medium,warm color settings which are fine. They also have a memory function for saving settings.Gave it a 4 based only on the fact that I have only had it a week, and I judge electronics like athletes....over the long term. Other than that its a 5 baby!
Pros - Learning capable, convenient key layout, good range, macro buttonsCons - My only complaint is that the 4 buttons outside of the directional pad (guide, menu, tools, exit) are a little too small. This makes it hard to feel if you have actually pressed the button.Great remote - especially for the price! This remote fully controls all of my components. With the learning function I am able to control all the settings on my stereo receiver that no other universal remote has been able to. The macro buttons are great for turning everything on/off using only 1 button.
I bought this before a trip to Hawaii to replace an older film camera of approximately the same size. Wow! The photos are sharp, they can be blown up to 5x7 or probably larger without an issue (I haven't tried 8x10 yet). Several pictures we took are beautiful -- better than any film camera we've owned.The real beauty of this camera is the adjustable viewing screen. For those of us with bifocals or trifocals, the large screen and the ability to twist the display so I can see it through my bifocals without twisting my head up funny is worth every cent. I enjoy taking photos again!My only concerns are that the unit is not as sturdy as I would like. As the other reviewers have mentioned, the covers to the batteries and the cable connections are flimsy, but if you're careful with them, it should be fine. Also, the dial on the top that sets the scene selection gets "bumped" to other settings with little effort. I was also disappointed that the mounting for the tripod is plastic...one twist too many and it will probably crack, so be careful.We found that to avoid blurry photos, just disable the digital zoom and only use the optical zoom. We took over 400 pictures with the camera and the only shot that was blurry was with digital zoom. I even took shots from moving cars and the results were excellent.We were shooting the largest-richest format of photos available on the camera and noticed that after repeated uploading and deleting of photos that the time between shots was taking a little longer. We used the memory card reformat option on the camera and the speed returned. Buy yourself a fast, good quality memory card (I use a SanDisk Ultra II 512MB) along with the camera and you shouldn't have any problems.
The cable meets the expectations of similar cables. I have not had the opportunity to use it although in construction, resembles all that I have used in the past. Good pricing, but the delivery was very sloooow. Considering the price and the fact it was separately shipped, I would consider this an expected result.
I have owned this drive since January 2007 and have not had any problems with it as a backup device.The BounceBack software that came with the drive worked fine also. That was when I had a Windows machine.I now have a Mac because my Windows machine went crazy. I don't use the BounceBack software because the Mac has the Time Machine backup software already installed. I did have to reformat the Seagate hard drive to work with the Mac operating system, but that was okay since I had my critical data also stored on a 2 GB Lexar flash drive. So, that was a good lesson for me - an external drive is fine, but if you are going to change operating systems put your critical files, like documents, on a flash drive. I was able to plug the flash drive into the Mac and have the Mac recognize the files without any problems.
Bought the speakers to put in my bathroom used with a mini T type amp and and ipod.The speakers doesn't have the best finish (on the casing at least) and the on I received has two different white color tones. (one was greenish and the other one blueish)make sure to get a mid range amp to get the best sound quality.overall for the cost it is good
well not much to say , the cable is hard but still flexible which i like .it does the connection perfect.
Sound quality isn't very good and the unit is very uncomfortable. Overall I would say it is a middle of the road unit, not compete junk, but not the best either.
These are great speakers for a bargain price. I wall mounted these in the Art Studio my wife and I built. Bought two pair and wall mounted them in the four corners of the studio... sound just fills the room. These have much better bass response, volume, and sound clarity than I was expecting - a great buy at a great price.
This 4 into 1 power cords are a great idea to get those pesky ac power adapters out and away from side by side outlets, so you don't lose a wall or surge protected outlet. Order several, cause you are going to need them!!
I bought the Photoflex reflector because I needed something compact and multi-faceted for shooting in India. This has proven to be exactly what I needed. It's lightweight, easy-to-use, and effective.
This booster did everything it said it could and more...Great picture instantly.
I wanted some full-range bookshelf speakers for the "rear" position in my surround sound system, and after a lot of research, I chose the Polk Audio R15. I couldn't have made a better choice. They've got a nominal impedance of 8 ohms, frequency response of 65Hz to 24kHz (-3dB), efficiency of 89dB, and can handle 100W (each). For those of you who aren't into "specs", these numbers mean the speakers reproduce all frequencies between 65Hz and 24kHz relatively equally, deliver the sound efficiently (meaning you'll make the most of the power an inexpensive amplifier has to offer), and will tolerate the power that most home stereo and surround sound amplifiers can deliver. When I received the speakers, I tested them by connecting them as the "main" speakers in my system, and they sounded great. Granted, the bass wasn't as dominating as it is from my main speakers, but for bookshelf speakers, the sound was excellent. As the rear speakers, they complete the surround sound experience. To make the deal even better, I got a pair of them on sale (delivered) for $75! No regrets!
LNT4665F intermittant video(goes black), have to turn TV OFF/ON for video to come back on. Then happens again, and again. Samsung says there is a software upgrade, Service has tried twice to upgrade software and failed twice. Samsung is VERY SLOW and appears not to be very willing to escalate this issue. Samsung makes it very hard to ESCALTE problem. NOT IMPRESSED WITH SAMSUNG CUSTOMER SERVIE or lack of concern for the customer! THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING!NOTE: I have replaced the "cable box" two times, I have replaced the HDMIcable with two different MNFG. cables, SAME RESULTS. SAMSUNG ack.'s the HMDI PROBLEM, they just can not seem to fix my LNT4665F! buyer beware!
It didn't take long to get into a routine with this camera. It's simple and easy to handle (and lightweight!). The photos come out great and they transfer over very fast. You can choose to download all the images or just the ones you think you want. We upgraded to a 128 MB card (per Amazon's special sale) and it holds well over 200 images at 1024x768 resolution. We loved the different flash features and zoom and all in all are very happy with our purchase. The only downside is the software that came with it, but other programs can be used so it's no big deal.
I was recently in the market for satellite speakers to upgrade my ONKYO Surround sound system, all i wanted were the satellite speakers. I searched at all the usual retail stores. I had done my research and was set on buying POLK speakers. The retailers also highly recommended them but i was only able to find them in sets which included a center speaker, plus the ones in the set were half the size for about $600. I then turned to AMAZON and was able to get a much better speaker at a great price $286 for all four including shipping and taxes! The clarity and sound quality is incredible, i will definitely be hearing from my neighbors soon as I tend to turn up the volume. So far i have experienced zero distortion, these combined with my PS3 and movies on Blu ray - just blow you away - Highly recommend these speakers
I bought this for my 2nd gen Nano and it's fits perfectly. The armband works really well and I've been using it with the Nike+ without any issues. The armband easily comes off the silicone sleeve so that's a plus.I'm giving this 5 stars because you can't beat the price and it does exactly what it should. The only problem is the armband is a rough elastic no neoprene so if you use this directly on your arm and not over a long sleeve you will get chafing or (like what happened to me) cut. Yeah this thing started to slice into my under arm skin but I was kind of expecting that. I now only use the band with long sleeves, when I'm wearing short sleeves or a tank I just pull the band off and hold the nano in my pocket or hand. The click wheel is exposed which makes it easy to navigate my Nano while I run and there's a thin clear plastic cover over the display.Again, the price is AWESOME so if you need something to protect your 2nd gen nano, this is worth trying.
I'm so glad I bought this charger.... if you're in a rush all the time and forgetting to charge your batteries for in adequete time ...you'll love this baby......takes about 2 - 2 1/2 hours
Very convenenient alternative to larger DVD player connected to TV. Price was great and have enjoyed the DVD player. Picture could be sharper and audio more crisp but for the money it's fine.
This camera is the best dSLR I've ever used, hands down. Gorgeous photos right out of the box. Color is perfect, white balance is great, and that Leica LENS, oh what a lens. Sharp, no distortions, even at wide angle. I've been shooting at ISO 100-400, and there is no noise. The camera itself is solid and well-built, and even the sound of the shutter feels luxuriously deluxe. I have another Leica, so I expected the lens to be amazing, but who knew the Panasonic camera body would be just as fabulous?The folks that complain about button placement and accidentally changing settings must have big thick fingers or something. I'm a woman with normal-sized hands, and it all seems perfectly comfortable to me. The controls are so intuitively designed, and you don't have to drill down through a dozen menus to find what you need. If I could give this camera 6 stars, I would.
I bought this printer in 2005 and it still works to this day, the only problem is that it is not Mac compatible. I had no luck trying to update drivers or anything else to get it to work so I purchased a new MG4120. Huge downgrade in quality, but for just printing black and white and scanning things, it is more cost effective. I will probably connect this to my backup computer so that I can still use the scanner because I don't think I will get the same quality from the 4120, but we will see.My only complaint in 7 years of use was the cost to replace all the cartridges when I really never printed that much in color.
Genuine "Cables To Go" cables, in mfg packaging. Very well made, easy click in and push to remove. Cat 6 insulation.
A wonderful and versatile piece of glass. Don't get me wrong, the 50 1.8 is a great lens and a great bargain, but I gotta say that the little extra .4f is money well spent.
I spend a serious amount of time on airplanes. The typical adapter you get from the airlines are not very robust (there is a reason they sell them for $1-2 or give them away in business). I acquired this adapter to use on long flights and it has been with me for more than a year. It is perfect and produces the sound quality that you expect.
Kids got net back in their room, they are happy. I still got some cable left at a fair cost.
I'm a fan of Microsoft's Comfort Curve design and have been using the Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 (Wireless Laser Keyboard 6000 v2 & Wireless Laser Mouse 6000) for a few years. My kbd had been giving me trouble for a while (some keys skipping unless punched really hard); after some research, I decided to stick with Comfort Curve design. I first tried Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Keyboard and Mouse Set and then Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v3, the newer version of my existing set. I was disappointed with both. I have put in reviews for both so others might benefit from my experience.Anyway, I then bought this one, Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000. Now I have Wireless Laser 6000 mouse and wired 4000 kbd; I like both and will settle for wires. I wish MS releases a Bluetooth version of the 4000 keyboard, and splits the space bar into two. As others have mentioned, the space bar is stiff, but its not a deal breaker for me.The above-mentioned wireless kbds have some serious design flaws. I'm addicted to the special keys so much that I downgraded from wireless to wired kbd:-) The 5 favorite hotkeys are especially useful, plus the standard multimedia, mail, search, web-home, and calculator keys. These days, I can't stand a kbd without a calculator key. Note that the kbd arrived without a software CD; if I did not have the intellitype kbd s/w already, I would have been irritated. Nevertheless, the kbd should be shipped with the s/w.
A great value for your money. I was a little disappointed when I did not get a wall charger as shown, but I do have to confess they did not list it as part of the package. A little deceptive displaying it though, but my fault for not catching it sooner. Still a good deal for the money.
It works very well. What I like most about it is that it is strong, stable, and shows good adjustability. I fastened it in the cutout circle for wires that was built into the desk. This took a little time due to the desk's configuration, but it was worth it as it looks nice and is highly functional.
I have had this scanner for about four months now and use it nearly every day with great satisfaction. It is easy to use and gives great results. I love the size of it too as it fits well into a small space.
I've just received the Palm IIIc Slim Leather Case. It is brand new, soft leather and the front and back panels are well padded. The Palm IIIc logo is embossed on the bottom right front. Anyone who's tried to purchase cases for this model knows that there just isn't that much out there. I highly recommend this one. At [$$$] total, this product far exceeded my expectations...
I like the 30GB Zune's features. I'm glad I got it at a clearance price from a large retailer, because normally it's overpriced, just like the Ipod. The scrolling display makes it easy to reach any song or any artist very quickly. With firmware version 2.3 I can wirelessly sync with my laptop from across the room: not a crucial feature, but nice. The sound quality seems better than other MP3 players I have - maybe because of the Zune's discrete components inside.But there are some negatives too. I'm not getting anywhere near the advertised 13 hour battery life - maybe half that much. (and yes I reset my battery display after updating the firmware). The short life could be because I usually have the volume set near the maximum 20. I'm using less efficient but better-sounding headphones, not the earbuds that came with it. Or else I'm playing it thru powered speakers, which work best with the highest possible input.My car and home stereos have USB ports, but the Zune is not recognized. Probably because it does not identify itself as a Mass Storage device. So I have to use the Aux in jack, with reduced sound quality, and shorter battery life.The worst thing about the Zune by far: the PC software! Once again Microsoft wins the crapware contest hands down. All users needed was an interface like Windows Explorer. Would that have been so hard, Mr Gates?? Instead we get this cutesy full-screen bloatware that doesn't tell us bitrates or any other important information about our MP3's. It makes it hard to see the contents of the Zune or the PC, it syncs without being told to, it flashes random percentages that seem to have no meaning, it can't get simple album covers correct. Thank you Microsoft for showing us that a worse product than Windows Vista can actually be foisted on the public.I'm hoping some future hacks will give us better sync software, easier Mass Storage usage, etc. I will add a star to my rating if those things appear someday. Come on hackers, let's show Microsoft how to do it right.I also recommend not buying the overpriced Zune branded extra cables and chargers. There are much cheaper generics for sale on the web that work just as well.
This is a great item, but they put a black grid into the screen. This grid makes it impossible to read the display at night unless you are less than a foot away and directly at eye level. This was so irritating I returned the product back to Amazon. The alarm clock feature had no volume control. This was also very annoying. So sad since everything else was so perfect.
The man below with the pops between each track does not have a problem with his DVD player, the reciever does this when switching audio sources. Mine pops too, but this is only between music tracks. The sound plays flawlessly when listening to a movie or a cd, and the movies contain none of the popping noises. It is not the DVD player! The 3109 works well. Sir, if you want a cd player, then dont buy a dvd. Buy dvd for the video with the cd audio as an extra. The 3109 works very well, and some people write comments that have nothing to do with the dvd player, but the software/other hardware.
Great price! Arrived in great shape and earlier than promised.Packing was great!I have only used one of the disc so far and in printed a great picture and backed up my pictures perfectly.I will buy again when I need to.I wished someone would sell the HP inkjet printable discs that are water resistant. I am looking for it.
I have an older Fuji and this new one is twice as powerful as that one, but I don't see a great deal of improvement in the pictures. Don't get me wrong its a great camera and the batteries last a lot longer in this one, but if you already own a 6X with 2.5 MP you really do not need this particular camera.
wprked fine for first few hours then it stopped working on a regular basis. Had to keep hitting buttons to try to get it to work most functions now I get nothing out of it including sound and power save your money
I buy it mainly for protection of my lens. If you really want good quality filters with no optical quality loss, get the Nikon NC filters.
Although a little pricey at $87, this is overall a great mount for flat screen LCD TV's. I first purchased the 'Easy mount', which made the TV stick out too far from the wall. I was looking for something flatter against the wall and this short arm was perfect, plus it allows for various positioning. It's flexible and sturdy. I recommend 2 people for installation though. It's a bit awkward to mount, but nothing impossible. If I can handle it..believe, me anyone can.
My system is an up to date Dell Dimension that only had ROM DVD and CDRdrive so I saw this unit that appeared to fill my needs of for transfering some video shorts to DVD......I read the AMAZON PRODUCT DESCRIPTION that stated ..."comes with Nero Software THAT EASILY allows you TO BURN CDs and DVDS".You can only burn CD Videos that will run on your (and others) computer.Data DVDs up to 4.7 GB - which is handy HOWEVER: It was not clear that in order to transfer any of your video files to real (run of mill DVD player type) DVDs you must upgrade to Nero 7 or 8 which is available for and extra $60...Be careful if you want to make "real" DVDs go where you can see thatNero 7 Essentials is included.... or upgrade to Nero 8....cause I don't believe you can get 7 any longer.Inexpensive and VERY simple to get running....I did not need another DVD ROM or CD Burner at this time.I wish someone had illustrated this point... don't buy it unless you want it for Data DVD's (backups).
I purchased this dvd player 3 months ago as a partial solution to the boredom that occurs during my almost monthly 3-8 hour flights for my job. It does a ok job at what it does... but not great.THE GOOD:Price - This is one of the cheapest 7" models you are going to find anywhere.Battery life - I've routinely seen battery life of almost 3 hours.THE BAD:Screen - its low resolution screen makes watching movies on a flight somewhat harsh as you can easily see the pixels in the screen from lap level.Speakers - This player's speakers aren't loud enough for a relatively quiet vehicle ride, so using the speakers on a plane is a total no go.Battery attachment - While the battery life is good as I said above, the placement on the back of the player itself is terrible. It's makes the player clunky and much larger than it needs to be when you attach the battery to the player.Disc compatibility - It seems to not like some types of DVD-R discs as you have to load them into the unit several times before it wants to read them.OVERALL:I'd say it's a 5-6 out of 10. It serves it's purpose adequately, but not outstandingly. It's a good player for the kids or a someone of a budget. Otherwise, I'd spend a bit more ($100 or so) and buy a brand name unit from Toshiba or Panasonic.
I can't believe the quality in such a small, cheap product. It is a MUST BUY!!!
Does the job exactly as advertised. Note: get one of the free eBookMan add-on programs (either &quot;Awake&quot; or &quot;Batgraph&quot;) so that the eBookMan will draw power from the adapter, rather than the AAA batteries, when turned off. The cord between the adapter and the USB connector for the eBookMan is generously long.
I purchased this router to set up a home network with two wired computers and one wireless laptop. Setup was fairly easy, although there are no good instructions as to how to configure your computer or printers. The range is about 20 feet in my house. After that it gets below 21% and loses its signal. I had to call Belkin customer support for setup help, and the best I can figure, the customer support center is in India. I don't have a problem with that, but one of the guys I talked to said he didn't have a computer with XP on it, only W98. I thought that was bizarre. They were never able to even comprehend what my problem was, but I finally solved it on my own. I would consider another product rather than this one.
I bought three of these devices for the Grandparents, so far I am happy.I have a 3 year old computer with XP.Advice to people on how to install:1. Install the software from the disk. Do not open program at this time.2. Plug cable into both the device and computer3. The keychain turns on automatically.4. Choose USB charge for a couple hours.5. Unplug from computer and turn off by pressing middle button to call up menu and then pushing middle button again.6. Plug cable into both the device and computer and wait for device to power up.7. Choose USB update by pressing left button and the middle button4. Wait for your computer to recognize the device. Several messages could appear. Be patient if you have a slower computer.5. Open software program.As for the picture quality, it is only 1.5 inches. This is small, only slightly bigger then my cell phone. However I think the quality is better than my cell phone (a Nokia that is 16 mnths old).For the price and the reason I bought these (to give my parents pictures of the grandbaby to carry all the time), I am very happy. I plan on preinstalling a bunch of pictures. Hopefully they will follow the instructions above and be able to add more pictures as the little one grows up.
I bought this mouse for my boyfriend's Dell laptop with Vista. It works great. Many laptop mice are too small for him to work with, but this one is large enough, without being as bulky as a regular desktop mouse. The optical sensor works great, he can even use it on top of his bed with the comforter! Only flaw we could find is that the middle scrolling wheel scrolls down the page way too quickly. I'm now trying to find a way to change the sensitivity.
This thing was buggy from the start and now it has stopped working completely. It powers on but nothing at all works. The CF port never worked particularly well anyway. So, annoying waste of money and now I need to find another hub.
I literally had this drive replaced 4 times and each one died within a year. the fourth time around i never even bothered to plug it in because i knew if i used it all my data would get lost again.So after a few months of sitting in the box i broke it out to use it for a $2,000 video editing job im working on. I figured it would last at least two months or so to complete the project. I was wrong - this thing just died on me for the fourth time - Ive NEVER written a review on amazon, but this is literally the most unstable, unusable, unreliable external drive you can buy on the market. DO NOT BUY THIS IF YOU VALUE YOUR DATA - this has cost me my thesis project the first time it died, 350 gb of movies the second time it died, countless hours of troubleshooting and data recovery attempts (all unsuccessful,) and now is costing me a little over $2000 dollars and about 36 hours of time archiving and clipping 12 hours of footage.Is this in order for some kind of class action lawsuit or something? This drive is really really horrible. I'm not even sending it back for a replacement - I would really rather let someone kick me in the nads before I attempt to use another acomdata product. Thanks to them I do not trust any external storage devices at all anymore.
I love this product! It is exciting to be able to get into the car, enter an address and be off not having to know the exact directions. Or, better yet, finding a restaurant or bookstore anywhere along the route.My only beef with the product is it's lack of support for Macs. I cannot update the firmware or maps because the software that comes with the product doesn't run on a Mac. I bought this back in April, 2007. I was told by Garmin that a Mac version would be available in a couple of months, so I've waited. It is now October and Garmin isn't responding to my e-mail concerning the lack of a Mac version to the software. The more roads change and businesses close/open in the area, the less helpful this product is. It was already a bit dated when I got it -- there's been a lot of construction in my area. It is very frustrating not to be able to get the maps updated!
These are not the BEST earphones you will ever find. But, they might be in the category of the best 'cheap' ear buds. I have purchased a couple of them in the past, since I travel and really use my iPod and other portable audio gadgets, I am very hard on my ear buds. These sound good, and being so cost effective, I can bang around without much worry. :)
This APC unit is built rock-solid and does exactly what we need it for: keep our machines up and running when the power goes out. With 4 battery backup ports (plus 3 surge only outlets) and very quiet operation, this is a must have accessory for anyone that uses their computer on a daily basis. Upon setting up this unit we lost power only days after plugging this in and we were able to continue our work and save our precious data before disaster struck. With the very likely possibility that an electrical surge can happen at any moment and cause a $15 surge protector to allow this deathblow through without the slightest resistance, you would be ill-advised to not have one of these protecting your investment(s)!!***** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
I am so glad I bought this product before we traveled to the North Shore around Grand Marais Minnesota. We ended up getting rain for a couple of days but its so beautiful up there that I was able to keep on shooting without worry of rain and snow.
I had the misfortune of purchasing a Toshiba 32" HDTV. The speakers were so bad that the dog would cover his ears when I turned it on. I used these Sony speakers to replace the original tv's speakers. Since Toshiba does not provide a jack to connect these, I removed the tv's back, disconnected the crap speakers, and connected the Sony's. Amazing difference !!!
I have a Palm 500 which I am very pleased with, so my wife wanted a PDA as well - she was persuaded by a silver-tongued salesman to buy the Clie instead - what a mistake!o- The screen is almost unreadable, even at optimum contrast and increasing the font size.o- The flip-top cover flips off more than on.o- The beam facility is incompatible with Palm.o- The jog roller is poorly positioned, making it uncomfortable to use.o- The up-down button is almost unusable.o- To switch on, put it in your pocket.So bad, she dumped it and bought a Palm instead.
I purchased this TV "new/reconditioned" and it broke 6 months later.Turns out that, despite the explanation that a "new/reconditioned" item is returned to "new" condition, Viewsonic only warranties it for 90-days (rather than the 1-year warranty given with a "new/new" product).Guess it's on my head that I didn't realize that I should've counted myself lucky for that full extra 90 days of television watching that I got after that initial 90 days of warranty coverage.I'll never buy another Viewsonic product and I will be VERY VERY careful from here on out to read the fine print in ANY reconditioned product warranty that I consider.
This mounting system was easy to install and all of the necessary hardware was provided. Very satisfied with all aspects of this purchase (quality, delivery, value, etc...).
In my business as a field investigator I needed a case to protect my equipment and this is perfect. Lightweight yet hard sided with many ways to carry - either by shoulder strap, handle or roller. The perferrated foam was perfect for quick set ups of my gear. Highly recommended.
I agree with the other reviewers, these are not that good for running but they are very good for walking around. I use them at work and when I leave my desk the Sony MDR-J20 have never fallen off my ears. They suit my needs as I can't stand to have an ear bud in my ear for more than 5 minutes. These actually rest outside ear canal, rather than being crammed into your ear canal. Much more comfortable to wear. Plus if someone should speak to you, they can get your attention as these earphones don't cancel out all outside noise. I think that's a bonus as I don't want to be deaf to what is going on around me, it's too dangerous when in public. The first pair I bought did have a problem with the wires being exposed after a month or so, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. But I liked them so much I bought another pair and a year later they are still fine, no sign of wear.FYI: If you wear the loop that goes between the two earphones over the back of your neck, they are more secure when walking about.
I bought this to connect an old Dell XPS laptop to my TV. Didn't work, tried straight and through my receiver, neither worked. Also tried to changing all the resolutions, again, nothing. I bought the item while I waited for my household goods to arrive (I moved overseas), which took a couple of months, so I no longer return the item.
I CHARGED THE BATTERY ONCE AND DID'NT USE IT FOR 2 WEEKS SURPRISE TO KNOW IT WAS STILL FULLY CHARGED.THIS BATTERY LIVES UP TO ITS GOOD REVIEWS GREAT BUY!!!
I ordered and installed this battery. The battery fits and works totally fine, but it is not the same as the battery pictured.The picture shows a Sanyo battery. Since Sanyo was the manufacturer of the battery in my iPod, I opted to pay a bit more for this battery vs. the others here on Amazon. But the actual battery was not from Sanyo, but from a company called Powersmart, I believe. It looked identical and ended up working fine, but it misleading to use this image.Second thing is that the price has more than doubled since I order it a week or two ago!! Yikes. I'm not sure what would cause that, but it puts this item into the ridiculous category as compared to other options.Given these points, I would strongly recommend saving $20+ and ordering one of the other available batteries.
I've had these earphones for a couple of months now and they do suck. Let me reiterate. The sound is awesome. The design sucks big ones. First off the rubber around the wires deteriorated away and the wires are showing. Apparently the rubber is a new type of rubber that Sony uses that is susceptible to deteriorating from exposure to oxygen because all i did was wear them. I had to put electrical tape all around it to protect the wire. My headphone now look like i got them from a bondage club with all the tape I had to wrap around it. Sony should give me a refund for this monstrosity. I will never buy products from them again. Ok, just the Playstation but that is it. Maybe a receiver but i'm putting my foot down after that.
The web camera from creative is very easy to install and the tripod design hooks on to my laptop screen very conveniently. This is definitely a worth buy product.
Fits perfectly in the dash opening, but the top sticks out a little. Kinda annoying. Works though.
Don't buy these there free at any Bose store. Just show them your headphones and they'll give you new ones
I too had a terrible experience with the purchase of this memory...even in an iMac G5. When I received the memory and installed it, it was obvious that memory was defective because my PC would crash erratically. I also ran several diagnostic tests against the memory and all failed.If this would have been the end of it, that would have been one thing, but PNY customer support is awful. In both of my conversations with them, they tried to make me think the problem was my fault (when it wasn't--a memory purchase from Kingston went in with no issues at all). Even worse, I had to pay to ship the memory back and the new one I received (three weeks later!) had exactly the same problem. It almost makes me wonder if they just shipped the same one back to me. Completely frustrated at this point, I had to pay a second time to ship the memory back to TigerDirect, who claim to have refunded my account but the credit has not shown up anywhere. I'm still following that up as I write this.I think your experience may vary somewhat depending on luck here, but why gamble? My advice is to avoid this product at all costs.
Alas. I do not print in color, only black ink, as I only print words. However, while older printers do print in black only, and even my computer can give the order to print black only, modern printers demand that you must put in color ink. Even when it only uses black. The cartrige that came with the printer somehow grew empty over 4 years and refused to print, until I put this new color cartrige in.So I can't even tell you if it works or not, just that with it in, the black ink now prints.
I have just bought this "audio editing package" as a part of my first video camera kit. I found it great because it contains all do you need to begin working on your digital videos, the software interface its very intuitive and very easy to use and you can be making things on broadcast quality very soon.The only complaint that I have, and the reason why I only assign 4 stars to this product, it's that the documentation is very poor (actually doesn't mention anything about the PCI card setup) and also I didn't find any help on-line to accomplish this task (neither in the websites of Sony and Pinnacle) .If you have a medium knowledge on setting up a PCI device within your PC and you are interested in begin video edition this product is for you. (By the way the only difference between this package and the D8 labeled it's the media tapes they have inside).
I've given this case/velcro holster the run-through for the past 2 years with zero problems. It fits my 80GB classic with Belkin clear case.
Came quickly, fit and worked as directed. Would use them again. Don't know battery life yet, but a month later it's fine.
I bought this lens when I had a 400D (XTI) and it performed okay - some focusing issue but about 50+% success rate, but since XTI had a so-so AF, I did not research further. I only used the lens on f1.4 - f2.8 because I only use the lens mostly indoor and low light. I have another Image stabilized lens when I don't need such a fast speed.After I upgraded to 40D, the lens turned out to have Front focus issue. I sent it back to Sigma TWICE and after "Adjust to spec and tested", it came back with the same problem. The FF problem was so consistent (90% of the time) that I cannot use the lens unless it slow it down to f4.0, which defeats the purpose of getting this lens. Sigma insisted that the problem is with my camera body, which I used to test with 3 other canon lenses and did not find any problem. They suggested me to send in the body and adjust the lens to the body. Since it's holiday season, I cannot afford to be without camera for a few weeks. :(Note: Sigma customer service was great though. They were very nice and helpful. So, this is a manufacturing issue.
Since it is the only one on the market, there isnt any comparison. I have found that the picture clarity isnt the best, and that it has a tendancy to start skipping after the unit has been on a while and gets hot. I have an LCD in my suburban and used it to keep my little girl entertained on a long road trip. I feel that this is just like the very first portable cd players, they will get better.
yeah the cam was a cheap price and buying something cheap u cant expect 100% quality. well the so called &quot;mic&quot; thats installed doesnt work at all and the lighting and pixel are terrible. no matter how much light u have in a room it still seems to dark! so if your looking for something cheap with not so great quality this is a great pick!
The SanDisk Ultra II SD card is a must for higher megapixel cameras - especially if they have continuous video capability. I found that I only had to wait about ONE SECOND after stoping a video clip before the card was loaded and the camera was ready to shoot again. I wound up buying SIX of them!
Pros--Very good clarity-No issues with the function of the camera till now.-Good zoom capability-touch sensing panelCons-Need to buy seperate i394 cable(not included) for video transfer to pc
The HDMI Cable works great, and you would be hard pressed to find a better price. Highly recommend this product/merchant. Will buy from again.
Well I got these speakers a few days ago and I can say that they sound very nice. The mid-range is very clear, and the subwoofer does a very good job. After reading some of the criticisms I feel like they should be explained.Some people complained about the subwoofer being uncontrollable. There is a button to control the volume of the sub. Turning it down helps. If you use the equalizer on your computer (or any equalizer at that) you can fully adjust the bass to whatever you want. People who complain about the bass obviously are not using any sort of equalizer.It is true that it does not have a digital decoder, and if you want true surround from sources without decoding, you'll have to buy some sort of decoder. But is it really fair to fault speakers in this price range for not having a digital coder? Speakers with decoders cost way more than these speakers. If you must have a decoder you should buy a different set of speakers but those would almost surely cost more than $100 more than this.I will be in agreement that the rear speaker wires could be longer. You can get adapters for this.
Were it possible I would give this 0 stars.The player started off well back in Feb 2007 using version 1.0 of the firmware and the first generation of HD disks, but over the past three months I have been getting the infamous and cryptic error code 408bc504 popping up with newer HD disks....why, I have no idea, but it's a problem that has been discussed on many AV forums, and one that renders the machine effectively useless.Nothing to do but apply the latest firmware upgrade (the Toshiba website now has v2.7), so I went to the time and expense of downloading the latest version, burning it onto a CD-R, and updating the player. I'm not sure when consumers suddenly became testers and fixers for what are supposed to be working goods at the point of sale, but in any case, the problem still remains.I have tried playing many HD-DVD disks, all brand-spanking new, dust and scratch free, and untouched by human hand up to the point of inserting the disk into the player - and the problem remains. It may happen an hour or two into a disk, it may not happen for a whole day, but it does, eventually, rear its ugly head. The player then remains unusable for all HD disks until, again apparently randomly, it decides once more to recognise and play them again.Do not touch this hardware with a bargepole, unless becoming an unpaid hardware/firmware tester for Toshiba is your calling in life.
I'm really surprised with this product in a good way.I was worried after I ordered this keyboard set because I started reading the reviews for this product and was shocked to hear things- like bad connections- mouse doesn't work from more then 2 or 3 feet away- the touch sensitive is not sensitive enough- LCD is uselessWell I have recieved this product in the mail about 4 days agoand I'm wondering maybe the world is packed with more idiots then I thought.first of all the mouse is not limited to 2 or 3 feet distance in fact I tested it like 3 times a day just to be sure I wasn't seeing things, because I think I was probably 30 feet away from my computer when I used it 3 rooms away with my brother watching the screen he could see the mouse move across the screen smoothly and i still haven't even tried going further otherwise I'd be outside my house. So I either those people who say that there is only 2 to 3 feet limit is either lying to you or they didn't read directions that say you have to charge your mouse right out of the box, sure it works enough to get the thing installed but its not at its full potential.Touch Sensitive media controls.not sensitive enough, well no not exactly but there is a delay when you slide your finger up and down the volume like a friggin maniac yes there will be a delay. but they are sensitive enough.LCD screen useless.- it tells you when you have new emails (outlook and msn)- it has a calculator witch i think is very convenient for me at least, cause i hated looking through my programs for calculator- it tells you the date and time- you can access your music playlists- Radio- It even tells you how cold or hot it is outside the door to your house.But there is one thing that really pissed me off about this set and to this day I don't know why they would not include it (something I used alot on my old optical wireless mouse).I really liked having volume control on my mouse. This bluetooth mouse does not have that feature. Instead you have to drag your finger over a touch sensitive panel on the left hand side of the keyboard, its something thats hard to see while watching a movie or playing a game in a dark room you know.I just wish logitech would come out with the newer version of that old mouse but added bluetooth technology to it.If volume control on the mouse was included I would have givin this product a five star rating.I originally bought this set because bluetooth is a much more efficient technology then anything else, and that I find to be very true considering how accurate they are a far distances.
Works as described here. I'm at other end of large house through walls, and all is well about 60 feet away. Works with a cable TV box, so avoid the extra rental. Great pricing at Amazon. May get a second one for more apps.
TESTED AND OWNED MANY BUT THIS IS THE BEST OF THE BEST EASY TO OPERATE NO COMLICATED KNOBS OR BUTTONS JUST PURE CRISP SOUND THE WAY MUSIC SHOULD BE..................
A lot of wires going on and you have to position all the pieces the right way so you don't get intereference and the sound is clear.
If you have a home network, you NEED this printer! Images are fast and clean, and ink is widely available. Even photos look surprisingly good for this standard printer. (Only problem with photo printing is that it is not borderless). But where this printer really shines is that it connects directly to your Ethernet network. Any computer on your network can print to it. No extra hardware to buy, no flaky print-servers, no printer sharing headaches, and no special cables -- just plug the Cat-5 wire directly into the printer and GO! (The confusing information about an &quot;optional print server&quot; is for a wireless network, which is totally unnecessary).
Sorry to say folks. As much as i have great respect for WD hard drives. This new 500gig is a total failure. It just doesn't show up on my windows XP,Neither on Linux(mandriva & Ubuntu),neither on the Apple Mac Book. Presently i am disappointed. This hard drive i wanna return for a replacement. Buying this hard drive i would not recommend especially as this happened at a time that i needed space for all my music.
Before you buy any cables, call the manufacturer of your Blu-Ray or DVD player and ask them if your model is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) compatible. If it is, you need to buy/use an "HDMI to HDMI" cable. If it is not, you need to buy/use a triple color-coded "Component Video Cable" (connects High & Standard Definition A/V components). However, with most Blu-Ray players and newer flat screen televisions, this is what you REALLY want to buy. The three color coded system of before is good, but HDMI cables are so well made that you will be sure to get the best picture and sound available. These cables are that important!
I Just bought this LCD TV to get tune in the next World Cup in Germany. I use it in my office with DirecTv, and I get a great sound and good video quality, plus, I added the S-video cable and RCA for audio, now I got a great video image (digital), great sound with only the TV's built in speakers, great colors, brightness, etc., the TV's base could turn left or right like 10 to 15 without any problem, and could face upward or downward a little degress too......and, so far, I could say that it might become a great TV.......I might post a future review after a lot of hours-use of it to give a new report......so far, so good, so recommend it.
I bought the NEX ia over other models because of the FM receiver. That was a bad decision because living just 20 miles out of central Houston I can't get but maybe one obsure station. Battery life is nothing like claimed. I get about 4-5 hours before it starts freezing up and skipping. My remote quit working after about a week. The download is agonizingly slow. There is no cover over the computer connect port unless you use the cover which I do for running to help protect from moisture (sweat).On the positive the sound quality is good but you will need new headphones and it is stable while running.
After a month, the battery cover broke and is inoperable... so no portability, and the led display on the radio never did work. Very poor quality. Spend your money on a better Delphi unit.
For 4 months, I thought this system was 'okay.' Sound is mediocre when you get it home - not like in the store. There is no Eject button on the remote control. I lived with these minor problems even though I should have gotten more for my $900. Then, I started getting Format Unsupported Errors on every DVD I place into the unit. Many times, I can't get them out for 1-2 days. I have completely stopped watching DVDs since this is now hardwired into my home theater system. I would like Bose to replace it, but after reading the pervasive problems online, I think it's better just not to buy this system at all. Don't get fooled. This system will ruin Bose's already poor reputation for video hardware - and will waste your money.
I went from an 8ft optical cable to the 8ft Monster THX quality optical cable. Initially, I didnt think there would be a noticable difference seeing as how I was already experiencing digital quality music. Man, let me tell you, the Monster cable is the real deal. THX quality sound makes all the difference in the world.
Great product fast shipping replaced my broken charger in a couple of days.
I have a Canon rebel Xti, with ultrasonioc lens. The tripod works very well! it's solid enough for my camera and at the same time light enough for carring it on trekking trips, although there are lighters, but not so solid in material. 3 things i miss: bubble stabilizer and a hook on the button to hang the bag or a weight.
I bought this camera and love it. This camera takes great pictures and the fact that it works with the EOS accessories is a huge plus. I can use the other lens that I have without having to buy new gear.Its not too heavy and fits well in the hands. I also purchased a 4GB card and have extra storage space.I am very happy with the camera and highly recommend it.
I've had my Tungsten E a little over a year. It really isn't much, to be honest. All of the complaints you've seen on here are true in my experience. I suspected when I bought it that the unit is a piece of junk--why else would the warrantly be only 90 days when the other PDAs have a year--but I can't really afford to pay more than $200 for a PDA.I've had the screen whine since a couple of months after I purchased it (although it hasn't simply gone out--yet!). It's quite noticeable, at least to anyone with halfway decent hearing.The power button recently fell off. Just came right off. Didn't drop it on the concrete or anything. In fact, the unit has a fairly cheap feel and look to it. It's not very sturdy at all.But, software is a problem, too. Versamail is impossible to configure with anything, and the instructions are worthless.I once had a Handspring Visor Platinum. That was a sturdy unit (I used it for about 4 years), and the software selection was good. Palm seems to want to give you as little as possible and proclaim how great they are in the meantime. I might believe that had I not experienced a Visor in the early days.Then, there's the operating system that Palm apparently has quit updating. I read one review complaining that you're simply stuck if you want to use--or have already invested in--Palm products. I second that--I started to buy a Pocket PC, but stuck with Palm because of my prior investments. But, what a choice.In short, it's a shame that while other computer systems are developed and refined on a daily basis almost, Palm PDAs seem to have entered an electronic dark ages.Buy something else if you can find it. You probably can't, so you'll have to pay your money and take your chances on this piece of junk.
I LIKE THE CLASSIC MP3 BEACUSE I HAVE A CAT THAT LIKES HARD METAL AND THE THE CLASSIC HAS A STRING THAT THE CAT PLAYS WITH AS SHE (SWEET CAKES) LISTENS TO HER METAL. BUT ALTHOUGH THE BATTERY IS FALLING OUT I HAD IT FOR A GOOD OHHHH........8 HOURS.IT IS STRONG PLASTIC NOT CHEAP PLASTIC LIKE EVERYONE ELSE SAYS. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY THIS EQUIPMENT I STRONGLY SUGGEST IT (IF YOUR A PET LOVER OR HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN) BEAUSE IT IS THE CHEAPEST ONE OUT THERE AND YOU HAVE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT BUT SOMETIMES ON THE SCREEN IT SAYS _I_WILL_NOT_WORK_FOR_YOU_.OHHHH P.S. BASKET ROBINS IS HAVING A HUGEMONGUS SALE ON THE 4TH CHECK US OUT. SEE YA THERE. P.S. NAMES TIMMY
This was so much more than we even thought. We can find a place to eat, a place to sleep, different kinds of eating places, just get off the exit and it gives us step by step instructions to find where we are going. We have used it in places we knew where we were and took different routes to see how it would react and it re directed itself and us to a new route to get to where we wanted to go. Also places where we didn't know where we were going, it took us right to where we wanted to go. This has so much good information in it we can't elaborate in this short space. The best part, we could use it right out of the box since we are both technically challanged. The instruction book is very good too so people can understand exactly how to use it. We are looking forward to retiring in a couple of years and going West with this. It will really get a try out then. We try to get lost and can't with it.It is a lot of fun.
Do what they say. I have one in the closet transfering my IR remotes signals to it where I'm hiding my amplifier. Works like it should. Good price and value.
Could be one of the finest 35mm all around general purpose films on the market today. I have used Fujifilm Super HQ in various ASA speeds. I prefer the 24 exposure roll, as in my work, I really don't need to have 36 exposure. But the quality of the photographs are just awesome, bright, vibrant colors. In many cases, a great film under controlled as well as adverse climate conditions. I use digital photography as well as film. I prefer film. It makes a great archive of special events. I recommend this film to anyone - amature and professional photographer alike. This film certainly has a place in your camera bag.
After reading so many +ve reviews I bought this bag, for my Rebel XT. This is my first camera bag (for my first digital SLR), I am very much impressed with it's look and constructioin, very solid. I am able to put all my camera related stuff (Canon Rebel XT, 18-55 mm lens, 50 mm lens, filters, external flash, batteries, chargers, etc..) still there is lots of space. I can easily accommodate 3 more lenses. It has enough straps to stick tight on your back and seperate straps for tripod etc. This bag is serving it's purpose. In very outer compartment, I could keep water bottle and snacks as well. Over all I am totally satisfied with this product
Bought it for my '98 Ford Explorer and the displayed cup and bracket from the package fit snugly in my small cupholder. It also fits snugly in the large cupholder if I use one of the large cups and the foam ring. Also, since it is not real evident from the photo, it has a rectangular opening at the bottom for insertion of a charger into the docking part of the ipod. Only the bracket is black. The cups are grey.
We just bought new stainless steel GE appliances for our new kitchen and I was so worried about the fingerprints and all the negatives that people say about stainless steel appliances... I was hesitant but I love the look so I went ahead and got them.... I also bought these wipes and let me tell you that my appliances look AMAZING after cleaning them with this product... it's very easy to use!!! I recommend it 100%
Watch out for Dells customer service. Its really the worst. I have spent 6 phone calls, and about 4.5 hours on the phone with them, still not resolving my issue. After being promised to be called back multiple times, due to the time issue, still no calls. They have sent the wrong part to me 3 times (dont ask me how) All I wish is that I bought the HP or Sony. I dont know how Dell has gotten so big, with the poor quality, and poorer customer service.
This is the best. My hubby can watch T.V. and I don't have to listen to it. It is one of the best products I have ever purchased. He was impressed that he could walk to the bathroom and still hear his shows!
This camera rocks!!! I'm still learning all the features it has, but I love it. The video is great. My mom took a picture of me a few weeks ago and she was shaking. I was sure that picture was going to come out blurry, but much to my surprise it came out perfect. The Image Stabilization really works. I have 2 graduations coming up and I'm looking forward to great photos. Love that zoom!!!!!!!!!
After 7 months and perhaps 200 hrs of use the left ear piece failed. The right one failed failed in the 10th month. This was the 1st set I have ownned that completely failed without accidental damage. I did Like wearing them, but will not buy again.
Some cheap bugger stole my Garmin Vehicle Suction Mount from the car. I had no other choice to buy a new one. I had hard time finding that in a store viz Best buy, target Circuit City etc. Finally I found one but was very expensive ($57 incl tax). Searched on Amazon as usual and got it for $36 and that too new. Have to save $21 and back to using GPS.
I purchased the Zaurus from here and have to say it is great. It is a wonderfull PDA as well as a linux tool. Don't get too down from the reviews based on the developer models. Sharp did do some clean up and revision on the "consumer" models vs the developer models, and the double memory helps a great deal. But I will warn you that this PDA is not for the PDA newby. I would recommend that this PDA be for the power computer user who needs more than a simple PIM and Music player. There are some quirks with syncing that if you are careful can be easily worked around. I think this platform will be succesfull as more software is developed and the Zaurus bugs and quirks get worked out. Remember this is a new PDA, and it's a GREAT deal better than MS's first attempt (or second attempt for that matter), even better than some of the recent Palms in my opinion. I owned a Palm IIIx previously.
I thought twice before buying this lens. It wasn't designed specifically for my Canon A620, it required the purchase of an adapter ring, and it blocks the flash.Having said that, the lens feels good on the camera (even with Canon's plastic adapter) and the pictures are what I was hoping for. I use it all the time. It's great for assembling panoramics, and doesn't suffer from any unexpected distortions (beyond the horizontal bending you get from any wide angle lens).Highly recommended.
I liked the way I received fast shipment so I could have the data card in my wife's new camera which I bought for her birthday. Would buy from this folks agian.
Ever since I bought my 565 I have loved it. It has been my trusted companion. It also makes a supperior MP3 Player, as it syncs well with Windows Media Player on my PC. It also is the perfect medium to write letters (Pocket Word), Manage your money and investment (MS Money for PPC), The best universal remote(TV Remote), and a better note taker that a giant Tablet PC. And it has a wonderfull hard cover to protect the screen. Despite loving it so much, It is impossable to find parts for it in Canada. Since it is discontinued you can not get a replacement stylus, or assesories. And I've had to get the screen replaced once, and the second time is comming soon. And the dust is impossable to get out.
First off, it does what it says [three stars]. You can combine all your remotes into one. I have worked on JP1 remotes [but am not an expert] for several years. I found programming the 880 to be far different from the hoops a JP1 remote can be do [it might be the programmer], even at the basic level. Part of my problem was I knew what I wanted the remote to do, but could not find instructions on how [that does not mean the remot couldn't perform those tasks, I was impatient in the research process [the Harmony web site did not appear to have the answers].Also I found the buttons to be very small and close together. I ended up going back to the JP1 [Atlas remote]. Now I have a $100 880 settting on the shelf replaced by a $20 JP1.
This TV has great features and works great with a DVD player, but with air or cable you need a cable signal amplifier, with that it works great.. but you have many cables and wires around the thing.
I will agree with many of the previous reviews. The wire is not actually 8 AWG. I really only needed 10 AWG so it worked out fine. Overall the kit is pretty decent for it's low cost. It is pretty complete and has most of the connectors you would need for a standard install. The only problem I had with this kit was the included fuse. It failed after about 5 minutes of use. The element didn't blow, just disconneted from the endcap. I put in a better quality fuse and haven't had a problem since.4 Stars because I had to find a new fuse right away.
was bought for my gf for Christmas. although we have yet to use the lens she seems pretty excited for it and will make great use of it on holidays here shortly.
I was skeptical due to the price -- its so low. But my husband wanted a mount that can go into two studs and due to the other reviewer I knew this one was designed for two studs. We decided to go cheap on the mount (with shipping this was under $50) and cable (bought a $5 HDMI cable) and to spend more on a good TV (Samsung). We are very satisfied with this wall mount. It arrived quickly in perfect condition and installation using two wall studs was easy (once we could find the studs!) The mount seems very secure and gives a nice amount of tilt without using any tools. Also, it does not protrude far from the wall. It looks the same to me as any other universal mount that would cost $100 or more at Circuit City.
I really like these earbuds which I bought after reading the numerous reviews on Amazon. The music is clear, there is certainly enough bass and they really sound very good for the music (rock, mp3) I listen to. Another thing I like about them is they remain comfortable in my ears for long listening periods and the rubber earpieces don't fall off easily.Anyway, I bought a second pair after I accidentally washed my first pair. I know, not smart, but I've learned my lesson to never put them in my pocket again. After letting the first pair dry a couple of days, I noticed they worked but were lacking bass, so I figured I ruined them. I got my new ones in the mail and then decided to salvage the rubber earpieces from the old set. After giving them one last listen, I found not only did the bass come back, they sounded just as good as the new pair. Needless to say, I'm impressed they survived, but I wouldn't advise washing your set.
Nothing spectacular - just good, reliable performance in a surprisingly small package! If you need to transport or backup large files (such as audio or graphic files), this will do the job that a floppy disk can't handle. More convenient than burning a CD, assuming you have a CD burner. Installs INSTANTLY on PC's running Windows XP. Needs an easily downloaded driver to work with Windows 98. Oh yeah, you (obviously) must have a USB port, but if your computer doesn't, you need a new computer more than you need this flash drive.
This arrived quickly, was very well priced, and it does what it is supposed to do. Media cards this size are hard to find these days; the larger cards won't work in my camcorde4er.Honestly, I can't give it any higher recommendation than the above. If you need a media card in this size, get this.
We bought two of these, one to travel with and one to stay at home. Almost two years later and they're both still alive and well. What else can I ask for in a charger?
I've had my HP5510 for 4 weeks. So far everything works to my expectations except--when I press the scan button an error comes up on the LED: Unable to scan documents from Printer to PC. No Scan Options. You need to install or run HP software forfeature. Press OK to continue." My system is 4 weeks old. I had a local reputable company put my system together. We uninstalled and installed HP software several times. Went to HP website-could not find a patch. Couldn't repair error. My last resort is to call HP which I haven't yet.
This is my second Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 since I had to leave the first one behind at my previous office. It's a great ergonomic keyboard. I would have loved to have the wireless version but it comes as a combo and I didn't need the wireless mouse. The keys are very nice and responsive. They are neither too soft nor too hard to press. The leather pieces where the wrist rest are nice, however, they are lint, dust, etc magnets. Media funtionality is there but I don't really use it other than the volume controls. The easy access calculator key is a great addition as well. Back and Forward navigation buttons beneath the space bar make it easy to go back and forth on browser pages.
The only thing you have to be careful of in digital photography is missed pictures. I've heard, but not experienced yet, that the failure rate of digital is higher than with film. As a semi-pro (freelance part time) sports shooter, I can attest to a difference between usable/unusable and failure rate. The job of the memory card is to record the shot, good or bad. Then whether the shot is usable is up to you.I've used this card exclusively in my Panasonic LC-40 camera with no problems. My Siig 6 in 1 media reader reads it with no real problems (I have had a little trouble, but I'm sure the issue is with the card reader, not the card). Based on this, I would probably buy bigger cards from Lexar.The only thing wrong with this card is that 64 meg isn't enough.
Having tried this recently, I was very glad I had installed it in time. Thanks for the speedy service, guys!Our neighborhood experienced a 7.8 earthquake, and half the buildings here were flattened. But due to my cable, and its "eliminate adverse effects from vibration" properties, we were untouched - we never even felt the earth move!Now I just need to try this next to the bed, when next I have my girlfriend round. Will try connecting it in reverse, and let you know.Am a bit disappointed it wasn't available in leopard skin, but still gave this the full 5 stars as it's rare to get a product that does exactly as advertised.Thanks Denon!
I tested access with a lot of different wireless PC Cards, PCMCIA, etc, from D-Link, Intel, Dell, LinkSys. including D-Link DWL-G650. The maximum effective throughput I was able to achieve was 1 Mbps. I am using the latest firmware from D-Link (the one they say corrects all the problems). It does not depend on configuration (I tested all possible combinations). It is compatible with any hardware, but with a very poor performance of 1Mbps. So little for a product that promises so much.
I've been using these headphones for a few years, and they're exactly what I need. I'm not an audiophile, so I'm not going to opine on the sound except to say that I can hear music from them and it sounds comparable to what I hear on my car stereo. What makes these headphones stand out for me is that when I put them in my ears they stay there, and they're not too bulky. I can wear them around town and I don't look like silly. And when I go out for a run, I'm not worried that they're going to fall out of my ears like the standard ipod earbuds do. As a bonus, they actually go a little into the ear hole, and because of that they do block out a little more outside noise than earbuds do. The only complaint I have is that if you wear them for too long, they kind of hurt a little bit.
I am really enjoying my new Onkyo TX-SR804 receiver a lot. It sounds great. My old system was made up of obsolete separate components, including several power amps so this has cleaned up the mess. I used this one by itself for a while and was impressed by the clarity, but am now using a more powerful Parasound HCA-1200 power amp for the front main channels. I have it running through a Panamax 5410 Pro line conditioner. I have a problem in certain surround listening modes, though I'm not sure if it is a problem with receiver, my TV cable, or my home's wiring. I have an unusual low level but repeating interference noise in the background of all channels together with or w/o the external power amp. It is not terrible, but it is bothersome - has anyone else noticed this? I am going to look for loose connections in the breaker box and will give more info when I have it.4-08: I don't know the cause of the above mentioned noise, but it has since gone away.
I got my ipod nano for mothers day less than a month ago. I thought it was great except when it froze up. Looks like I'm not the only one who experienced this inconvenience. If there was an instruction book, I'd have been somewhat comforted. I had to use trial and error and finally reset it by holding down the top two buttons. Which then erased all my stuff and I had to set it all up again. Last night, when it got stuck, I tried this trick again and my stuff was still there. Makes me nervous with an item that was not (imo) cheap. I also have trouble turning it off. Again, an instruction booklet would have been helpful. I think you need to pause whatever you're listening to and then go back to the beginning screen and then hold down the bottom button. At least that worked last time. Otherwise, it's a great little invention.
I had another media reader and it never worked. So I junked it and I tried this one and have had no problems at all. It's fast and easy. Just wish it had a longer cord. It's a stretch on my computer desk.
This adapter provides great sound quality and almost never tries to switch sides automatically like some of the others do.!
Having used HP manufactured toner cartridges for over 15 years (I have an accounting practice with 3 HP printers), I have never had any problems with quality. The time or two I was talked into using an off brand or refilled cartridge, I was disappointed with the quality of printing, and that it ran out of toner quicker than I expected. HP products are definitely worth the extra money. It is nice to be able to purchase them at discounted prices on Amazon.
I loved the way it uses no RAM and is small and takes up no extra room! The game is fun though you have to expect it to be small in vision but still, if you're looking for enjoyment this is what you want.
i've got it for 2 weeeks, then i coudln't stand how slow and inaccurate it works, so i returned it to store... now i have garmin nuvi 760. and it's worth its price!!
I bought this item with high hopes, but when i received the item i noticed that there was no noise cancellation at all. It would pick up every little noise in my room, whether it was tapping my desk or even people calling my name from upstairs. I experimented with all the different volume configurations and none would make any difference. So if you have windows 7 64-bit do not waste your money on this useless product that was falsely advertised.
I wasn't expecting much from this camera especially from the low price. I was very pleasantly surprised to find the quality of this camera. The zoom feature at 16x is excellent and the picture comes out good. You can use either alkaline AA batteries or the Ni-Cad battery pack or if you have an outlet nearby you can connect to any AC outlet! This camera even works in the dark due to the AE(Auto Exposure) feature. This a great buy!!!!
I had always heard that Xplod's blow out on the first day, and that they don't even sound that good. That is not true. I bought 2 of these from a friend, and they are quite impressive. They handle 350 watts RMS and 700 watts max. The 1200 on the front is the peak power handling, but if you actually put 1200 watts into it, it would die pretty much instantly. It hits really hard, looks really good, and is pretty well priced. However, I had to do some work on mine after getting them. The magnets came loose and I had to use epoxy to re-seat them. It worked very well (you can't even tell, unless you look at the magnets), so that tragedy was well averted.
I bought this card despite some negative user reviews. I chose this card instead of built in wireless option for 25 more dollars when I bought my notebook. Being a college student and noticing that this card would only cost 9 dollars after rebates, I chose to get an add on card instead. This card worked very well for me since I installed it. I have no problems connecting to my home network and my campus network. At the beginning I had a little bit trouble using the configuration utility supplied with the card. This problem was gone after I uninstalled the utility. To use the card, you just need to install the drivers and let windows built in wireless utility handle the rest. I don't know how good the reception would have been had I gotten a built in wireless option or bought a longer card. But I don't care because it is working just fine for me. I am getting more than I paid for.
The Linksys EZXS88W EtherFast 10/100 8-Port Workgroup Switch does the job great, I did not have any problem with any linksys product. I use this switch with a WRT54G router because I needed extra wired ports. I gave 4 stars because I want a 100-200 volts transformer, this version use a 120 volts one
I got this to replace the battery in my key fab for my car. Its a new car and a new fab. You have to be practically inside the car to get it to work. It worked fine for a couple months and then now Idk. but I am assuming its the car and not this battery. But buyer beware..
The Samsung T9 4GB was the first MP3 player I have ever purchased. After reading many reviews on many products, I finally settled for the Samsung T9. I AM TOTALLY DELIGHTED WITH MY PURCHASE! The sound is SPECTACULAR!The T9 design is SLEEK and ELEGANT and smaller than my small cell phone. For the "technologically challenged" it's been pretty simple to operate. I downloaded the manual from Samsung's website...no problems!Transferring songs was a breeze (from Rhapsody To Go). I love the RECORD function and look forward to having fun with the FM radio, video and photo functions. I have learned quickly that 4GB is not enough space if you want to include lots of music AS WELL AS your favorite photos and videos. I'm new to this MP3 scene and I am already researching for a MP3 player with at least 16GB!!As others reported, the earphones are not the most comfortable but the sound is absolutely wonderful!! I purchased these accessories which have really come in handy and which I reccommend:SonyCPA-9C MiniDisc and Discman CassetteAdapter for use in the car, Samsung K5/T Power Packand the Kensington 33388 FX Speakers To Go.In summary, the T9 IS A GREAT PRODUCT...especially for beginners to "get their MP3 feet wet"! The cost is low and the sound is great. The accessories (not included) make your listening pleasure more enjoyable and provide greater portability. My only wish is that Samsung would have at least an 8 or 16GB MP3 player. As a music lover, you fast learn that 4 GB just does not provide enough space to hold all of your "favorites"!
Nice and compact. Reduces blurred pictures you would get by pressing the shutter release on the camera. It works great with both my D50 and D90. Just a note, holding the button down on the remote it will auto focus the camera and then snap the picture, and pressing it quickly will simply snap the picture.
Just received this camera yesterday inserted the batteries, the 1GB Chip, turned it on and started shooting. This camera is not for the novice. It can be used as a point and shoot or set it up the way you like it, it's very easy to use.
This is a great multi-use lens for a hobby/beginner to intermediate photographer. I use this lens to mostly take pictures of my family. It has great range 18-250 (Minus the conversion factor, it's more like 24-300 I think). Have used it a little taking night shots and it works fairly well. Can't beat it for the price. I'm sure a professional could tell you a million things wrong with it. I haven't noticed any image distortion or fish-eye effect on any images.One thing, I removed the lens hood it came with. It was creating shadows at the bottom of my images.Great travel lens. If you can only afford to buy one lens right now, this is a great all around lens.
I have purchased a bunch of the 6 dollar replacements for my uniden phones and they always go from "3 bars" of charge to tuning off in the middle of a phone call with no warning. The cheapo batteries do work, but they only last like 2 days of normal use at best.These batteries make the phone act like brand new and they last for many many days of normal use, and the battery gauge works like it should.Worth the extra couple of bucks.
This computer headset works well, fits well, and is easy to use. I think the price was pretty good, too.
The battery works perfectly and extended the life of my Toshiba Satellite to 2.5 hours (and currently still going...)
I am using this cable to connect my 2012 Mac Mini to a Sony Google TV and it works OK most of the time. Sometimes the image flickers. I am not sure if this cable is compliant with HDMI 2.0.
I purchased two 256MB SanDisk Ultra II CF cards for use in my Canon PowerShot A95 5MP digital camera. I have had none of the problems described by some of the other reviewers. The card seems a little slower than the Canon card that was included with the camera package - but not remarkably slower. And considering the price and availablity of Canon cards, the Ultra II seems to be a good compromise of price & performance for this camera.
My headline says it all... it's TINY (about 3" x 5" x 1/2"), very smooth & quick, and cheap for it's size & capacity of 160GIG... I've got my entire computer backed-up now!... and so far so good. A real plus is that this drive requires NO electrical connection to run. I'm always hesitant about buying computer gear over the net... especially from third party vendors I'm not familiar with. But I trust Iomega and I trust Amazon not to have disreputable sellers. So far I have not been disappointed. Highly recommend this drive.
First of all let me say that it works. My first disappointment was when I opened the boxes. The plastic cases of the transmitter and receiver were very light duty and cheap looking. It looked like the quality of a plastic toy you would buy for your kid. I popped open the transmitter case and immediately the little plastic snap latch flew off and landed on the floor. It was no problem to put it back on the unit but I was wondering if it would fly off again next month when I am changing the battery out in the woods. Looking for it in the leaves might prove a little more difficult. Then I took the receiver out of the box and it was also very light duty and toy like quality. I popped it open and noticed the speaker inside was so tiny I was immediately suspect of the quality of the sound that it would put out. The receiver came with a small plug in transformer with about a five foot (very light duty) cord.The first thing I did was set the dip switches and plug in the reciever and turned it on. The Westminister Chimes tune came on and promptly distorted because the volume was too loud for the little speaker. I turned the volume down but the speaker could still not handle it unless the volume was way too low. As I was messing with the volume control knob I realized that it too was cheap because a very very slight turn took the volume from quiet to real loud. I was beginning to feel like I paid way too much for this product.I buried the probe alongside my gravel driveway and placed the transmitter on a nearby tree. The instructions recommended protecting the exposed cable, directly under the transmitter. However the plastic box/case had no available punch out hole for fastening a common electrical PVC connector. I decided to forget about protecting the cable and stapled it to the tree instead. I noticed as I was working with the cable that it had printing on it that identified it as direct bury underground sprinkler cable. I took the handy screw gun and fastened it to the tree using the two available screw holes at the top of the unit. There were no other holes to fasten it down along the bottom and it seemed kinda floppy even though I had the top screws down tight. The weather seal was a small bead of foam and not rubber like a better product would have. I suspect that it will not be completely water tight in a heavy rain.I completed the installation and ran the untimate test. IT WORKED. The wireless signal had to travel through some trees and into our metal sided house. My receiver was in the interior and it still captured the signal.My biggest complaint is the irritating sound from the little speaker. Everytime I HEAR it, it makes me mad. For $250.00 I expected a little quality. I expected it to sound like a normal door bell you could buy for $20 from Home Depot. Instead it sounds like cheap kids toy that won't make it till next Christmas.I understand that there are connections on the receiver to wire another sound device to it but that should not be necessary to get a normal volume "ding dong" without distorting.I am rating this device with a 3 only because it works as far as vehicle detection and wireless tramsmission. Had I known what I know know, it would have been a hard sell for me to pay $100.00 for this unit.My plans now are to go back down the driveway and open up the transmitter case and put some vaseline on the little foam weather seal. And maybe a small board above it to act as a little roof. Spring rains storms will be coming soon here and I don't want the electronics, inside, to get wet.Then, I think I will see if I can purchase a speaker that is the same size but a lot better quality and install it in place of the existing one.I am reminded of a homebuilder that I once knew that bought four corner lots on a neighborhood intersection. He built on the first lot and then moved into it and began building on the other lots. In his new house the bricklayer had messed up the fireplace mantel and every night the homebuilder would come home and sit down to relax and look up at that messed up fireplace and get mad. Finally he had enough of being mad every night so he moved into his second house and sold the first one.That is what that distorting speaker is like to me.
These earphones give great sound quality and isolate the outside noises. The one negative is the fit - they aren't as comfortable as others - but the quality outrates that one attribute.
HP has made a solid printer for light home use in the 825c.HP based this bargain printer on the bones of the sturdy, albeit older, 800 series. This is a real advantage, because you take advantage of HP's paid-for tooling on a formerly higher-priced series. You get a printer that's more solidly built than comparable entry-level printers, but the tradeoff is that you don't get the latest printing technology advances. This printer is best for printing text and light graphics. It prints photos, as well, although probably not as well as a printer with the latest technologies.The 825c is easy to install -- I had it running in minutes on my decrepit, 1997-vintage, Windows 98 PC. Its paper delivery system is sure and straight. Text is crisp. Colors are adequate.I expect that this little printer will outlast not only my current PC, but my next one as well.
I was skeptical when I saw the price tag, not to mention the brand name (who the heck ever heard of Apex?), but I am totally sold. It works great, no glitches or problems, setup was easy. It has few features you might expect to find on higher-end machines, and I have no idea about the long-term reliability (purchased in December 2001), but it doesn't matter all that much considering the price... Picture and sound quality are quite good, especially compared to VHS.The AD 1500 is great for those who have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century, and don't see the logic in spending tons of money on this kind of thing.
To keep my printer going, I have to switch to the original Canon cartridges half the time. It is so convenient that I can just wait for them to come in the mail.
This thing rocks. You can put it in a pitch black room turn it on sit in front of it and light a candle anywhere in the room (given the room is not really huge) and it will auto adjust and look perfect in a few moments
I have bought and used Ridata blank DVD's both + and - R many times in the past without problems until recently. As I was looking around for the lowest price I couldn't help but notice how many negative reviews had been given to the discs lately due to coasters from poor manufacturing and wondered if I should try the brand again. The price was right and my past experience was good with this brand so I ordered the discs. When they came in I decided to look through the entire 100 spindle disc by disc to see if any defects were present like many other reviewers were mentioning. Out of my 100 discs 13 of them had defects that were noticeable by looking at the dye on the writing surface. Some had chips missing where you could see through to the label side, some just had freaky looking smudges on the discs, and some were scratched badly. So I got the number for Ritek/Ridata from the customer service of the website I ordered the discs from since the phone number on the Ritek website does not work, and called them about the problem. They told me that they would replace the bad discs if I was willing to send them all using UPS insured shipping (they accept no other method ie: USPS, Fed Ex, etc which would be cheaper), which of course would cost more in shipping than the cost of 13 discs. The employee told me that I should keep them and when I order more to stack them up until I had enough to make it worth sending in. This tells me that Ridata knows they are making poor quality discs and they expect you to get bad ones in every spindle. They could at least stand by their product enough to send out free replacements instead of making YOU pay to ship them back, this is very poor customer service.The second problem I encountered with these discs is that they will not honor their mail in rebates. My spindle of 100 had a $10 mail in rebate that I filled out and sent in with all the required information the day that I received them. Two months later they send me a letter indicating that they will not honor my rebate request due my not sending in a receipt, purchase date, purchase location, and an invalid postmark date. This is complete BS and all of this was included in my envelope I even took pictures of each one of these things being put inside, and shows what a ripoff this company is. I don't even know what an invalid postmark date is supposed to mean since I sent the rebate form in well within the required time frame. I know that definitely in the future I will never buy discs from Ritek/Ridata again no matter how cheap they seem because they are producing low quality discs and will not honor rebates or replacements. I have never bought a spindle of DVDR's or CDR's by any other company before that had any manufacturing errors per spindle, and I believe that a 13% error rate is unacceptable.
This unit works great in California as most of the cops use Ka band radar. Although it picks up many false alarm due to store entrance radar with X band and K band, but I kind of get use to it and it really helps me to slow down with these false alarms. The only thing I think it needs is Escort should provide more options for hanging this unit like longer cord and optional mounts ( they ask you to buy it for sun shade mount which I think should be provided with the package ).
Fantastic little piece of memory... I JUST got it (and it came SUPER fast, by the way) and it's working great.Ridiculously easy set up.... just plug it in.And I read a few comments about people couldn't turn theirs off and were getting frustrated? Yeah.. not true... I don't know what they were talking about. It shuts off just as easily as it turns on.
We've used several of these at our work. They work well in an enterprise setting, with good QoS capabilities. Another 2960 version is powered over the Ethernet cable using PoE, which means you could put one of these in the ceiling or somewhere where there are no power outlets.
It is not a great piece of hardware, but it WORKS for what I needed it to accomplish. I wanted an automatic single-line switch for a HP all-in-one fax, Panasonic answering machine, and a couple of phone extensions. This product works with the local caller ID service, something similar competing products seem to have difficulty with.The documentation is simple and easy to read, but is certainly not a great guide to the operation and user interaction of this product. The CS3.0 documentation is about as good as what I got with my answering machine - it at least seems to be written by a person that writes acceptably in U.S. English. However, these instructions provide the bare minimum to get the thing plugged in and working. I would suggest the buyer be prepared to experiment with the configuration options and live with the expectation that trial and error will be necessary to get it working to their satisfaction.One important note: I wanted an "automatic switch" for a single telephone line. Per the enclosed product instructions, I have to choose the "Automatic Answer OFF" setting to get the CS3.0 to manage my telephone line devices the way I need it. Go figure.Another reviewer here indicated great dissatisfaction with this product. After going through the setup of this product hands-on, I can understand the potential for becoming frustrated. I would further suggest that anyone that has concerns of whether the CS3.0 will work for their needs, should call the manufacturer and ask some very direct pre-sales support questions. Good luck!
Seems to be working just fine, and it's certainly a lot cheaper than the other brands.
I keep these binoculars in my truck. I use them mainly for observing wildlife and occasionally star gazing. They perform very good. They are light and easy to hold, easy to adjust, and have a very clear image quality. I also have a couple of pairs of binoculars that cost over $200 whose image is slightly better, but I would not leave those in my truck. For the price of these, I do not worry about leaving them in my truck, so I end up having these when I need them, and they serve me fine. These are nothing fancy, just plain and dependable.
This is a great board right out of the box. It was easy to set up, well laid out. The heat piping keeps things running cool. The SLI option for dual video cards is really nice for graphics intense applications. I would have given 5 stars, but every once in a while I get a message about low vCore voltage.
The lens is wide, fast, and as sharp as can be expected wide open. It is very sharp F/4 +. I love this lens for portraits and bokehs. It can also do macros! This is great lens for low light shots, such as in restaurants.See photography-on-the.net for example pictures from real owners![...]
I bought this laptop about three weeks ago and am extremely happy with it. The display/weight combination got me interested in this product. I love the display. It is truely highly portable, and the battery life is indeed much better than for any laptop I ever had. I'd rather not have a floppy drive (which I almost never use anymore) and economize on the weight. I got a USB flash drive to exchange data.It is also extremely quiet. The only time when you hear it is when you copy Audio CD's to the hard drive. So far, I highly recommend this machine.The only drawbacks: it comes with Windows XP home edition, which I had to upgrade to professional. It also comes with Microsoft Works instead of Office XP, which is very annoying. However, Sony included some multi-media software that some people might find useful.Other things to keep in mind, in addition to the floppy drive: this machine comes without a serial/parallel port. So if you have older peripherals, be prepared to upgrade them. Both my Canon Powershot Camera and the Visioneer One Touch scanner are not compatible (this seems to be an XP issue rather than Sony though).
I have dell 1501, amd processor. I could not watch videos or play games on my computer without it getting heated up and shutting down. This product is great and now i can do the above mentioned things without a problem.
I made the mistake of purchasing this clock.The times are hard to set. The alarm is easy but gives you no option for CD except on one alarm.The nature sounds are the worst I have ever heard.The radio reception is lousy. I can't even get local stations with the antenna that I can get on a cheap boom box!The Indiglo night light burnt out right after the 30 day warrenty expired! So now the clock is totally unreadable at night in the dark. I contacted the manufacturer who said I could mail it in at my expense with a check for very high repair charges and shipping and handling fees. They also said that might not even be enough and they would contact me put put the difference if needed on a credit card before they would ship my clock back. I threw out the piece of junk and lost my money before I would spend another penny on this piece of----.Timex may make great watches that take a licking and keep on ticking but their clocks dont tick, light or work for longer than 30 days!Save money and frustration and buy a dirrent brand!
This little web-cam is exactly what I needed for my computer.It mounts right on top of my thin monitor or I can leave it on thedesk, excellent product.
This product is really well designed and made. It works fine, with no problems at all. The only thing they should include is a short explanation why are two cables included, and how to use them correctly. I had to search for the info elsewhere.
Since my JVC Everio is capable of 7 hours of record time in HQ, it's nice to have a battery that can take advantage of 3-4 hours.I haven't hit the limit... yet, but it's nice to have this, plus the standard 90 minute battery as the back-up.
I have a huge widescreen presario x1000, and this fan does a nice job cooling it down even on a hot summer day. normally without fan, my laptop temperature ranges between 46-49C, depending on the weather and how I am using the laptop. When I have this fan turned on, the temperature drops to 42C. I improvise a little by elevating the laptop, giving it about an inch airspace between the bottom of the laptop and the surface of the fan, and now my normal laptop temperature is 39-40C.The fan is powered by USB, and the USB connector has a USB slot on the back (kinda like how those plugin GLAD air freshener has extra electricity outlet) so you don't lose any USB slot while using this fan. I found this useful because I only have 2 slots on my laptop, and I needed to use three (fan, mouse, external HD)I do agree that this fan is pretty small sized though...edit: 1 year after use the left fan died...
I have a mechanical fan laptop cooler for home use but I needed one for the road as I suddenly needed to bring my laptop to a job on a daily basis. A lightweight laptop cooler was something I was looking for and this seemed to be worth a try.The laptop is definitely cooler with this pad than the fan cooler at home. The crystal concoction in the pad really wicks the heat away as it liquifies. The temperature sensors in my laptop stay low for about two to three hours until the crystals have completely liquified and then the computer heats up but not as much as if there wasn't a pad. At this point it's better than passive cooling on a stand but not better than fan cooling. The pad now acts more as a soft lap protector. If you are planning to use your laptop for extended sessions, a mechanical fan cooler is a better choice.The crystals liquify slowly but return to a solid state quickly after the heat source is removed. However not quickly enough if you turn the laptop off and immediately pack everything in a laptop bag to leave. The liquid flows to one side and you end up with an uneven pad when it solidifies. I roll up the pad before packing it and this sort of helps but it works better if you can let the pad cool solid before packing it into your briefcase, knapsack, etc.
We used these on our outdoor patio project to replace some decade old speakers. They exceeded our expectations! Great sound for really inexpensive speakers. I would recommend these to anyone needing something for a great price!
I purchased this cable as a replacement cable to download pictures from my Canon Powershot A620. The cable works fine and connects the USB port in my computer to the Canon A620's port.
I just purchased this printer after having problems with the 2 printers I have at home trying to print out a digital camera photo for my sons's science project. I have a Canon 4300 and an older HP 660Cse, and neither one of them was able to satisfactorily print a small JPG photo of some cups and a lamp.I went online to do some research and came across the Epson 785 EPX Photo Printer and was impressed by the reviews of others. I was comparing this printer to an HP 990 Cse in the store and the features were close. Epson had the highest resolution with the 2880 x 720 feature (HP's highest was 2400x1200),but the HP printer had more memory (8 MB of RAM) whereas this printer only has a 32KB memory buffer).The deciding factor was a picture that was on display at the computer store I was in. The store had framed a digital photo that had been printed from the 785 epx and it was incredible! I could not believe that the photo had not been produced via chemical methods. Once I got it home, it took about 15 minutes to unwrap, hook up and begin the install process for the drivers/and optional software programs. I am running a 2000 server and I did not have any problems at all. I also ran my test printing a full color photo using plain paper and HP glossy photo paper and again the results were extremely impressive. I have not tested the digital camera reader yet as I have to send away for the compatible adapter for my particular digital camera (Olympus) which uses a smartmedia card.All in all, the printer is a bit noisy, the output is very fast considering the printers limitations and I am definitely looking forward to my upcoming photo projects!
What a good HDMI cable. It was cheap, cheap cheap! And it only took minutes to install! I'm coming to (company name) for all my HDMI cable needs!
This is a great card for the price. It was more than what I needed. I can highly recommend this product.
This headset is one of the most comfortable PC headset. The hang on ear style feels like wearing sunglasses backward, no strain and pressure on the head! Before this headset I had the Logitech Premium Headset but returned it for this. The Logitech was extremely uncomfortable and gives headache.All Altec Lansing headsets have excellent comfort design. The only drawback about this headset is the 36mm driver, definately less bass than Logitech's 40mm but comfort is the most important factor IMO. The sound quality is pretty good with decent bass, nothing spectular.Overall this headset is the best in this price range.
Great product to use in your smaller home or office- sleek design. I would prefer that the unit not read the disk every time I turn it on. Sound quality is perfect for my home with smaller rooms, but is not appropriate for larger spaces. Great unit for the price.
These are great binoculars that seem to not hit the radar screen for birders. I have been looking for a new pair of binoculars and when I found these with nearly identical optical chariteristis as the Nikon Monarchs. The only significant optical diffrence is that they don't focus as close up as the Monarchs. I would highly recommend these for birding.
These headphones are a treat to listen to. They provide very clean sound, though they do pick up a tiny bit of interference from the radio station (I am very close to a radio station. It's upstairs.). It usually goes away if you're playing music over top of it.Some people dislike the colour, and I agree it's a bit... garish. They'd look stellar in red or blue, so I don't know why they chose the "retro" beigish colour they are. Colour doesn't impact performance though so I don't really care.I'm not a huge fan of the coiled-spring wire, I've had bad experiences with knots from hell due to coiled wires. We'll see how it plays out though.Another complaint from others is the weight. They're not exactly light headphones, so I see their point. I don't mind the weight, but I can imagine if you had a sore neck they might be a bit of a headache. But, like I said, I don't mind the weight. I actually enjoy how substantial they feel.My real complaint (the "one real flaw") is that they're a bit uncomfortable while I'm wearing my glasses. Not a huge issue (I don't actually need them for within two or three meters, so I'm good) - but if you absolutely need glasses and you've got a large-sized head like me it might make your ears a bit sore.All in all, these are my favorite headphones. Hopefully I don't break them (but then again it comes with limited lifetime warranty, so whatever damage I do might just be covered).If anybody's worried about packing, shipping, etc, mine arrived fine. There wasn't any damage to the box or the headphones. They arrived in perfect shape. The way the headphones were packaged inside their box was fairly secure looking.Also, if you don't have a 1/4 inch port for your headphones you'll need to get an adapter. Some headphones come with one, but this pair doesn't. It's not like it's a huge problem though - I got an adapter so I could also plug these into my laptop, and it doesn't seem to compromise the sound.
I had a couple of tight spots with hard to reach TOSLINK connections. Rather than bend the cable too much (which has proven disastrous to me in the past), I went looking for a good right angle adapter.This particular model has a swivel piece which allows the input side to swivel a full 360, which is great not only for fitting odd angles, but helps reduce stress on the cable.I ordered several, and they all worked like a charm! I posted a photo of the adapter, and included the dimensions of the body in the picture notes.PROS:* Great price* 360 swivel for use at any angle, reduces cable stress* Doesn't diminish/attenuate the signal noticably (I have 2 of these being used with 30' of TOSLINK without issue)* The fiber end is polished* Compact size allows for placement in tight spots
I have given one star less because I am not a techy who has used all the products in this line. NetGear WGR614, Worked great for me. It comes with CD which is very handy and installation is not that pain.Plus it has a sturdy look when it stands up on your desk with the help of brackets. If you are just looking for a wireless connectivity , it has everything you want.I had taken it under a mail in rebate which didnt work for me. rest I am satisfied greatly with this product.
This really is a great camera for the price. It may not have all the features of a camera a few dollars more, but definitely manages to get the job done with quality
These headphones sound great, effectively block out outside noise and have a price tag that won't break the bank. I really couldn't ask for anything more.
REPLACED A 350W ULTRA THAT WENT OUT IN LESS THAN A YEAR, IT WAS PART OF A BAREBONES KIT. SINCE BEING REPLACED ALL ODD SYSTEM BEHAVIOR HAS DISAPPEARED.
This is the perfect item for when you are out and around and need to transfer files from one medium to another and don't have access to a computer. It's like a tiny little computer for transferring files. Especially great if you have a digital camera, you can move the files over to usb pen drive or flash card or external hard drive. Awesome!
CF readers with USB cords? Why bother? Say goodbye to those bothersome cords! This CF adapter is the answer to keeping your portable computer PORTABLE. One little adapter allows you to plug in your Compact Flash cards for quick and easy reading. I bought this item when I purchased my latest digital camera and it has been a blessing! It's so simple to use, light-weight, compact -- and incredibly inexpensive! How simple? Plug your CF card in one end, plug the adapter with card into the appropriate slot in your laptop and the computer is ready to read and write to the CF card just like it was another drive. How sweet is that?
I used these to relocate my living room and master bedroom cable boxes and components into closets so that they are not out in plain view. (I use Hot Link remote repeaters). These cables work great. The picture quality when watching Blu-rays or HD channels is great.
I've been using these IEMs for a week and am very happy with them. The quality is comparable to my Sony MDR-V6 studio headphones, which I find pretty surprising. The bass is there as long as you have a good fit. I had to use the small-sized soft flex rubber sleeves in order to get a good, comfortable fit.Once properly fitted, bass and midrange response is good, and treble response is excellent. I discovered that in order to get a more even frequency response, I had to use the custom EQ and Bass Boost functions on my MP3 player (Creative Zen Vision:M). Boosting the low-end and decreasing the midrange really helps create a warmer and richer sound with these phones. While they still aren't as good sounding as my Sony's, they are very close. I think for their portability and size, the Shure E2c's sound delivery is quite impressive.These earphones come with a nice carrying case that you can put in your pocket, briefcase, or backpack. The quality and durability of these looks really good. Some people have reported issues, but who knows how well they treated them. I wear them at work with the wires going to the back of my head, and then down my back to my MP3 player which I wear on my belt. I deducted one star from this product because sometimes the wires become a little tight around your ears and it becomes a distraction. This happens sometimes when you're walking or bending over to pick something up. It's not a deal breaker, but it can be annoying at times. For me, they are a nice alternative to using a clunky, big pair of headphones at work. They look cool, sound good, and, with the proper fit, feel good. After a few days you get used to them being in your ears.Overall, these are good earphones for the price. If you like a lot of boomy or deep bass then you should look elsewhere. But for more accurate sounding bass, the Shure E2c earphones do deliver. They do go deep, but not to the level of a good pair of over-the-ear headphones. For that I use my Sony's.
it is a good memory card.i would have wanted to know the dimintions and what cameras it fit into, but it turned out to be o.k. and it gave me a lot of storage space.
Once I went to broadband wireless networking, computing in bed or out on the porch was a natural. But, I'm not a touch typist and couldn't see the keyboard. The Flylight was the perfect solution. It casts a bright, cool light where I need it. Ample to see the keys but not enough to annoy my sleeping spouse. What still amazes me is how solid and well-engineered it is for as little as it costs. The gooseneck is long enough to reach my rear USB ports and snake around a very large screen while staying where I put it. I don't miss an on/off switch because it's the kind of thing you pull out when you're done with it anyway. Personally, I'd be leery of anything that clips onto the top of my screen, for fear it may cause a problem when I close my laptop.Because it is solidly constructed, I just coil it up tight and throw it into my case when I travel. Mine's as good as new, even after more than a year of rough handling. Kudos to Kensington on this one.
Recently used in aPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)for 3 weeks on Mount McKinley. Worked great in temps down to 15 below.
I like it when products are exactly as advertised, fit and function as they should, and are reasonably priced - prompt delivery is also appreciated. This item fulfilled all of those requirements with the result that if I need similar products from that supplier, I'll go back!
1. This is a really cheep(as in inexpensive camera) for the money. The zoom isn't all that great, but its okay. The camera is totally easy. Its slips nicely in your hands. Its a GOOd camera for the price, so buy it, if you can
When I bought this, it was on sale with a $50 mail in rebate -- bear that in mind when reading.This works exactly as is should...keyboard layout, feel design is a matter of religion. If you hate some keyboards, there's a chance you might hate this one to, so check it out in person. I have never hated a keyboard, and I don't hate this one...I don't use alot of the stuff on it, but it's fine for what I do -- alot of typing. I was not *thrilled* with the angle, but it's not a disaster either. I type alot on a daily basis, and this is fine for those purposes.The mouse is also adequate to normal computer use. But if you play 1st person shooters, you might want to think about having a dedicated USB optical mouse for that. This mouse is ok for most things, but it's not the best.
I own a homebased business and use this thing continually throughout the day. It won't take the 50pgs at a time it advertises- and a jam requires reset of the machine but I regularly put 300 to 400 pages a day through the thing and it does a great job. Great resolution and speed and interfaces well with any email program. Two thumbs up despite minor issues.
Outstanding quality - amazed by the quality vs price for this item! I would definitely recommend this item! My only regret is that I waited so long to make this purchase - may order another one soon.* * * UPDATE * * *Ordered a 2nd one today!
I bought this web cam in the special edition offer and i could easily observe the difference in quality between the 40$ one and this one. There is no consistency in the quality of these special edition web cams. We friends ordered 6 and there is difference in the quality of those 6 among themselves also. I could not understand in what way was this special except the price. The fact that no difference in specifications of the special edition and the normal edition was mentioned in the website is frustrating. Guys decide whether you want a low priced and low quality one or a bit higher priced and better quality one.
I tested the Advent AW770, Advent AW720 and the RCA WHP160 headphones. The audio quality was comparable on all 3--not bad for a [money]set of headphones, but the Advent phones each had drawbacks. The Advent phones had to be manually tuned to the right frequency. That was just too big a pain in the xxx for me. These, the AW720, were so tight on my head that they hurt! I couldn't find a way to adjust the tension. Unless you have a really tiny head, don't buy these phones! I recommend the RCA WHP160 phones in this price range.
Lenmar replacement battery every bit as good as original Konica at half the price!
It works fine as described. 1080P display works flawlessly. I am satisfied with the purchase.
Good remote at good price. It works great with older and most new electronics. Thank You, my works great.
The player is very picky as to the discs it will play. At least three DVD's that play on all other DVD players (and computers) in the house fail to load and play. The discs have no sign of damage and yet the player just sits there "Loading." Th manual and on-line help were useless.It's ashame as the player has some nice features... but right now it's relegated to the kid's play room to play teletubbies on a 13" CRT tv
I used this as a replacement lamp for about a month and it looked great. Now it does not work at all and the seller does not respond to any communication from me.
The Nikon Coolpix leather case is terrific. The best part about this case is that the case is genuine leather, and it has a custom fit for the slim Coolpix S5 Digital Camera.
I needed to be able to switch from the Xbox to the laptop on the tv in the living room. I only had one vga port, and any other solution was much more expensive. The box looked ugly online, but it really is small, and a little retro looking. You have to actually connect cables and then manually turn the switch. But for 12.99, this and some inexpensive VGA cables did the trick, and works perfectly for my needs!
I purchased two of these drives having had good luck with other DS Sport sticks. Turns out the 64GB drives do not 'work with Windows & Mac', they work with Windows OR Mac. Stick comes formatted as NTFS and isn't compatible with Mac. You can reformat it, but then it's not compatible on PC. If you need Mac & PC, this is a useless product.
The cable works fantastic. Works perfect, no troubles for your PS3 ! , no black screen bs. easy as 1 , 2 , 3
I purchased this product to put an aftermarket stereo in my 2000 forester. It worked great, was super easy to install. There were no problems what so ever.
Center Spot filters are the perfect solution to the problem of background composition. Whether Surrounding area should be of the same color as the subject or of a contrasting color is a matter of personal taste. When the light source is behind the photographer, the center spot filter appears dense. With backlighting, particularly if the light strikes the filter directly, a soft. And glowing effect is produced. The size of the central area also depends on the groove into which the filter is inserted. Filters 060-068 are recommended for focal lengths between 50 and 250 mm, 070-078 for focal lengths between 20 and 40mm.
The Plug kills two birds with one stone: earplugs and earbuds. They are a hybrid between an earbud and earplugs. I use earplugs constantly to cut out noise pollution. The Plug pumps music into the earplug with a tiny tube. The result is fantastic. You get noise cancellation and pure clean music. I have actually turned down my MP3 player from 15 to about 8 because the music is not competing to drown out environmental noise pollution. I go to the gym and it is very noisy. Sometimes, to hear my music, I had to crank up the volume to 18. Crazy, and bad on the aging ears. This technology lets you turn it down and actually hear the music.The Cons: the foam plugs have to seal to sound good. That can be tricky. I have about 10 different kinds of earplugs. I have tried them all on the Plug. That's right, you can put just about any foam plug on these baby's, which means you'll never run out. Just pierce a hole in them, insert the Plug's tube in, put them in your ear and go. I find the ordinary cylindrical plugs work best and stay in best. When they seal, the bass is very rich. You'll have hit your equalizer to flatten the bass. To me that's a plus.One other caution: don't use these anywhere you could get hurt by not hearing something. It could be dangerous. I can't hear hardly anything with these baby's.Bottom Line: I love the Plug. They are cheap and worth trying. They soung fantastic, but I am not super picky like some audiophiles. Some hate'm becasue they are impatient getting the foam plugs to seal. I've had four sets of Koss headphones in my life. All were above average quality.Kudos Koss!
I purchased the Canon CBK4-200 Rechargeable Battery and Charger Kit as an accessory for my Canon Powershot S2. I used it extensively on a recent vacation, during the day my camera was used a great deal and the batteries never failed.At night I plugged the charger in and recharged the batteries for the next days use. I had added a pack of Duracell Ultra Batteries in my camera bag as backup however; I never needed them during the three-week trip.The charger is compact and fit easily in my camera bag; it performed flawlessly at each use. I would highly recommend this unit as a cost saving accessory for your Canon camera.
Well I've been using this for some time, and how was it? Very simple, so skmple that I can describe it in two words: IT WORKS
Followed the instructions for fully charging then running down the battery. First charge lasted through 7 days of vacation and vigorous picture taking. Since the second charge (first run down) it's been running for weeks at home. Camera functions as well and pictures look as great as when my old name brand battery was new. Works great!
I This is good film if you just want to toy around with B&W, but I wouldn't recommend it for any Professional style photography.
I read all the glowing reviews on all the other sites and really was excited to get a hold of this monitor. Installation was a snap and material is high quality. BUT.. the display quality is ABSOLUTELY unacceptable for anyone doing graphic work or photo-retouching. I quickly switched back to my 19" Sony G400 (4 year old) within a few days and waiting to return this monitor tomorrow. Definitely not worth the money. Problems were:-vertical artifacts on the sides of the screen-VERY bad convergence.. long horizontal dashed lines did not line up straight-Things are too sharp on the edges and too fuzzy in the middleJust horrible to use for someone who works in graphic design. And for those who can quickly tell what is good or bad, you will be severely disappointed. If you are a gamer, you might be okay with it.
This was a terrific buy, on sale! We've gone through so many video rewinders with four kids. This one is very heavy duty.
To me i think that the Visor Prism is better because it has a lot more programs like a digital camera or an MP3 Player...It is very usefull and i recommend it a lot to u people out there...Also you can upgrade your Visor with a 16MB Module or a 8MB Module...the choise is ure's...
Perfect for the old laptop. wonderful value. Wish it had a pocket to insert my verizon card and electric connection -- would be much more simpler for the Security people at the airport - Such a great value does exactly as advertised...protects your laptop and looks good. MRB
I have this set up in my office and love it! The XM reception is superb without having to run the antenna all over the place. I really like the look of the unit and its versatility. I definitely recommend it!
This modem will not work in my PC. The requirements from CNET, listed below, were not made clear up front. I have a slower Pentium without MMX capability (required for this modem to work). Had these requirements been made clear in the initial listing, I'd have looked elsewhere. Many people still run old hardware. These requirements should have been included in the ad....Minimum PC Requirement - IBM Compatible PC equipped with Pentium 233MHZ or higher- PCI bus expansion slot- Microsoft Windows 95/98, ME, NT, 2000, XP- No Support for DOS or Win 3.1
I have a Kodak DC3400. It only has 8MB memory so I could only take about 11 pictures. Now I can take about 40. It is great!
didn't rate it very high, because there are 2 cables, not 1 with 3 connections. the video cable is separate. if i had known that, i would not have purchased this, as i already had separate cables. i wanted something that would look cleaner and this isn't it.
I have no complaints for this player. I mean, how much can you ask for US$62?It reads anything I throw at it. Xvid and Divx movies play without problems. Upscaling works just fine but sometimes it can make you feel a little dizzy.USB port can do external hard disks if you take your time and do some testing first.I would definitely buy Philips again.
The cables are the "best" deal for the money. They work just as well as the cables you get from your local electronics store at a fraction of the cost!
Excellent, I have purchased this item a few weeks ago. I have no problem so far.Thick doesn't mean its good, but it sounds great on 7.1.Except, I they are not attached together. Somewhat good, and somewhat bad.
The Sony KLV-S32A10 32" LCD is simply an exceptional television. I believe this TV offers superior performance, design, and features when compared with other comparable LCD TVs. Performance with HD and DVD sources is excellent, standard definition channels range from fair to good (as with most HDTVs). As I purchased this TV at a great price ($1500.00) and thus I believe it represents the best compromise between performance and price. The newer version--KDL-32S2000 (not available when I purchased my LCD) has incorporated some improvements (e.g. 2 component video inputs vice 1) and has received superior performance reviews on such sites as CR and CNET; subsequently I would recommend purchasing the newer model over the KLV-S32A10.
To whom it may concern:I haven't had any problems with the product and the printer is running quite well!Sincerely,Lorraine Taggart
I had this camera for about 5 weeks and so far no problems. I shot 3 weddings and 1 engagement in India plus numerous other events, family portraits, etc etc with this camera. One of the complaints (by other reviewer's) was that the AL Servo do not function in hot weather. I can assure you that it is hot and humid in India and the camera works just fine. I was the official track photographer for a local school district athletic meet last week and I had the opportunity to test the AL Servo function. Wow, pictures were amazing.I can only tell you how satisfied I am with this camera based on my experiences with it. So far (thousands of pictures to credit) the camera is working flawlessly under some extreme (hot and dusty so far)conditions. I am a event photographer and I travel throughout the world. I started my photgraphy career with a Minolta Film 35 mm (manual) camera at age 10. I had many cameras after that (including D200 and EOS 30D) I've been photgraphing pictures for over 23 years and still trying to get that dream shot :) But for now I have a great camera to work with to get that shot.My advice is to go to a camera shop and test this camera and see for yourself. If you are some what an experienced photographer, you won't be dissappointed.
I live in a surburban area, and this FM transmitter works flawlessly. No static when you follow the directions (try to keep the volume at 3/4 for best clarity). Best purchase of this Christmas season.
If you want to charge your Creative Zen Vision M quickly, you should buy this charger. You can open your Zen as same as it's charging. That's great.
I bought this headset because I also bought a Garrett Metal Detector and I figured they would work well together. Well they shure do! Excellent sound both mono and stereo, volumn controls work as they should. My first metal detection project was near a rushing stream (in flood) and these were very neccessary. The soft gel around the ears makes them comfortable and you can hear what you need to. They are snug and on a hot day long use could get a little sweaty. I don't find this a real issue so I gave them a 5.
I've had my PAL for at least 5 years, and paid closer to $120 for it. Back then it was worth it, and I was looking for a second one, however now at $188 I'll keep looking. It sounds very good, and has a very quality feel to it. Battery life was OK as I remember (it sits on a shelf plugged in now). The major problem I have with it is that some time after the warranty period was over the rubberized covering began to peel. As it was a lot of money to spend on a radio in the first place, I took very good care of mine. I did not move it around much, and certainly did not abuse it. I was very disappointed because it changed from a cool, quality portable radio to a shabby-looking, good sounding radio. After years I figured either the features would have been enhanced, or the price lowered, but I cannot justify spending more for the same old product.
I bought this card for use in my dSLR. It works, sort of. The card seems to be a bit too big, so it jams in the slot instead of being spring loaded. I can pull it out with a thumbnail, but it's still quite annoying. I have two of these cards, so it was not a single bad item.Write speed is not as good as my SD(not-HC) cards, but I expected that. Still, it's noticeable.
This is a great value pair of binoculars. Images look good and they focus easily. We are not birdwatchers, or any other hobby/profession that needs great binoculars (spy?). We just wanted a nice pair to take on vacation for sightseeing, etc.These will be in our bag for a trip to Costa Rica in May, and I have no doubt they'll let us see some incredible wildlife in ever better detail. Great value!
If one were to read the rest of my reviews, one would think I worked for Lexmark. I'm not bad-mouthing Lexmark here, I'll continue to use my Z52, but I wanted larger output, so I went with the Epson 1270. Sometimes I have to pat myself on the back for making the right choices, and this is one of those times.I'm very impressed with what I've done with this printer. The results are far more than I would have expected. An associate of mine has one of these, so I created a few prints on his and was so blown away that I went out the next day and bought one. I already have several 11 X 17 and 13 X 19 prints framed and hanging on the walls. Friends who have seen them can't believe this stuff came out of a computer.If you get a 1270, don't experiment with different paper...it doesn't work well at all. Colors are unpredictable at best. One of the big selling points of this printer for me was the Premium Glossy Photo Paper that Epson makes. So far, this is the closest finish to Cibachrome that I've found. If you know your imaging capabilities well enough, you'll get dynamite prints on this paper. They are truly gallery caliber. I do photography professionally, so I'm a harsh critic of my prints. I do have to qualify this though and say honestly that there still is no substitute for a good quality slide processed with the Cibachrome process, but you'll do far better with the 1270 than Ritz camera, or Wal-Mart, or any of the other &quot;processing&quot; labs will do with your enlargements.If you're debating a new printer to print your photographs with, wait no more!
i needed a cheap fan for my living room. this one works great. i have a pretty big room and use the fan all the time. its plastic but sturdy and a nice grey.
The SMC EZ-8SW is a non-managed 10/100 switch. You give it power and plug ethernet cable into the RJ45 jacks, and it sends stuff to the right places, at up to 100 Bps each way, on each port. Mine's been doing that, reliably, for several months. Before that, I was using a 5-port SMC EZ switch, and it likewise delivered 2x100 Bps per port with no trouble for about a year, but I ran out of ports, so I got the 8-port version. This model uses normal AC -- no transformer block to try to fit, awkwardly, somewhere; it has a grounded plug, so you'll need a three-prong outlet within 4 feet of the switch location.The switch looks and feels solid, largely because of the all-metal case. As for speed ... within the local network, files under a megabyte seem to move instantaneously, larger files move at about 10Mb/sec. In ordinary home or small office use, this switch won't be a bottleneck.About the only thing I don't like is that the cable jacks are on the front of the unit, so with my setup the status lights are partly obscured by cables.Good unit, dead simple to use, completely reliable so far.
Didn't work out of the box. Called customer service; sat and listened to message saying "you are number four in the queue" for 30 minutes; hung up. Sent email to customer service. Received reply one week later. By that time I had returned the item to Amazon. Should have read the other reviews here before I bought it.
Three types of writing utensils is invaluble. Some might like its light weight, but it made me feel like I was holding something disposable.
The LC-32GA5U is a stripped down version of the Sharp 32" line of LCDs with non-swiveling base, non-detachable speakers and non-digitally processed sound (more expensive AQUOS models have these features). SDTV display is very average and doesn't seem to be deinterlaced/up-converted. DVD 480p displays were very good though; I didn't get a chance to hook up to HDTV 720p. My biggest problem was the constant background noise on every input source when sound was turned up to 50% as this is required to get adequate output for most DVDs due to the meager 10 watts/speaker amplifier. The noise went away if Virtual Surround was used, however I didn't like the Virtual Surround effects. I returned this TV. It may be just an odd lemon, but other LCDs maybe a better bang for the buck, or you may want to pay up for the higher models of the AQUOS line.
[SPANISH] excelente producto no me quejo ni dejo de pensar que es una de las mejores compras en equipos de fotografia.
Works great, exactly what I wanted. Very easy to use, product works great with the Kindle. Size is perfect to use.
If you are looking for a small unit that delivers low to medium audio with great tone...This is the one.Some people are complaining about static or buzzing, This is probably because they abused the unit byover cranking the volume and/or playing some crap-rap (excuse the redundancy)through them which tinyspeakers aren't designed for... Charges my itouch 4th gen fine.. great battery life so far...For this price its the best unit on Amazon...
Despite the suprisingly good sound, this audio system is an utter disappointment and worthless for its intended purpose. The system has no external radio antenna and most likely won't get reception underneath a cabinet. The cd player has trouble reading discs. Neither the troubleshooting guide or user's manual offers any guidance, and there is no live customer support.
I would rate this system as average to poor. The speakers provide ample bass but other frequencies sound cheap. It helps if you update your sound card drivers, experiment with plug-ins and equalizer settings if you use WinAmp but nevertheless, it's a major tweaking job. I may be too picky but I expected better sound quality for the price.The system looks good and the mouse-type volume control/mute/headphone jack/input jack is a good idea. Bottomline, don't buy this system if you're a perfectionist about sound reproduction.
For the 3 or 4 bucks i spent on theis its a really good buy.Really strudy, looks like it can last quite a while.Just as advertised.Came in a small Ziplock-STYLE bag, no problems there. AS LONG AS IT WORKS AND IS IN PERFECT CONDITION, THATS WHAT I PAY FOR.Arrived as fast as advertised. Said 4-8 days arrived here on the fifth day.Overall, this is the only HDMI cable im buying from now on.
I don't normally write reviews, but this camcorder is exceptional. I admit to being a novice, and I don't like to read directions, and my first result (an evening football game--high school) was amazing. My old (not that old) was a Canon Elura that used the small mini dv tapes, and I paid more than twice the cost of this one, and it was poor at best. This was easy, touch screen, and you can record in WIDESCREEN!! We finalized disc and popped it into the DVD player in Toyota Sienna Van and it looked great--and even better on the big screen at home. My only complaint is battery time, but I bought an extra, and that should suffice for my use. Overall, this was a great decision, and about $50-80 bucks less than Circuit City or Best Buy--and NO SALES TAX.
I like this Cd ReWriter very much! The software is very compatable with my Macintosh and it works very quickly to make copies of all my software. Music takes some time, but music isn't what I burn a lot of cd's for. If you're looking for a good recorder to make back ups or save files, pictures, or artwork, this is a good burner for the money!
This is another case of having the drive for literally 2 days and having it work once. It worked long enough to install on 3 different computers, and transfer several gigs worth of data onto the unit itself with no problem. However once I tried to plug it back in to one of those same computers to transfer the data off of it, it died. Now, out of the three that it was installed on, none of them will even recognize it anymore for the short periods of time that it stays powered on (seems random). I'm an experienced user, and the item was never dropped or misused in any way. WD tech support took over a week to return email and was of no help, asking me if I'd done things that I already told them I had in my initial email. Their final reply was to simply send it back for a replacement, but after reading other stories, I doubt I'll even mess with it. An expensive loss, but lesson learned.
I had to admit when I got this I was impressed. It did have slightly roundish, plasticy look but overall it was great. I own a much better (or at least expensive) audi-technica and When i compared, these were almost as good!Pros: Nice lightweight feel. Good for people who dont like headphone stopping the blood flow in your ears.Great sound quality (at least for the price. It could be better but not for a 40-50$ headphone.)Pretty comfortable. Now im not going to say it was great. honestly i think they could have done a better job with the comfortabilty (i like making new words!).Cons: a little plasticy look to them (and feel).Sometimes i feel they are almost too light on my head and considering i have a pretty big head i would think it might be a slight problem.They are really not that great for blocking out sound. if you are looking for that these might not be your top choice.Overall, good pair for the price.Could be better, but could definetly be a lot worse.if you have a budget then definetly look into these.
This is my second pair of these headphones and I am still really pleased with them. My first pair lasted about 3 years; I finally had to get a new pair when I lost sound in one of the earbuds. I think that it was due to a loose/fractured wire because I wrap the extra cord around my mp3 player. These headphones are great for me because I don't like just the earbuds--they don't stay in my ears. These however stay in place. They are also great if you only want one headphone in; you can easily hook the other on the front of your shirt to keep it out of the way, but still handy.
the rock speakers look great, but sometimes do not work, can not figure out why only work sometimes, very disappointed
This item was part of a Christmas gift for my wife. The piece fit in perfectly, and an Alpine CDE-121 looks like it was made in the dash. Schosche has a multi-kit for this, but I feel as though this item is much better in the end.
When I read about it, it described it as a converter for US power cords to British outlets. It is purely for American outlets.
I initially bought this because it was cheap. But after using the product now I feel, its great. I love it. Its dead cheap and works great. I like the flexible legs. I use it so often. I recommend it to everyone.
I've been using this router for two days now. I've exchanged it twice and spent over 9 hours with Linksys Technical Support.All the Routers experienced the same problem. The router firmware (Enclosed software on a chip)is very unstable. When I enabled certain features (Logging, disabling DHCP), the router begins rebooting every 600 seconds. Only a hard reset and reconfiguration back to factory specs. clears the problem. If you try to access the router with any security features on, like a firewall, or virus scanner etc. The firmware develops a rebooting loop every 600 seconds.Technical support, Basic and (Level 2 Advanced) is in a foreign language!! I occasionally can detect an english word. These people knew far less than I, and I'm not a techy! What is the Linksys solution?:1. Don't make any changes to the router selections. Things like changing the default password to your own more secure password, setting the clock, or any of several others.2. Use your $12,000 workstation on the Internet w/broadband cable access and DO NOT USE your Firewall, Virus scanner, Spyware scanner etc. Everything will be OK, Your using our router... (This is insanity)!3. The firmware (to try and reload the software) for this router IS NOT AVAILABLE!And the VOiP features and functionality? Never got that far. I use a standard PC from Dell with XP-Pro on a cable modem.Read the various technical forums and discover the severity of this problem for yourself. I found them on "google".
I really work this thing and am constantly recording.The most important thing to me is the sound quality, and this is really great. I use this to record lectures. The feel is good too - buttons are important! I like the design. The functions are well thought-out, though it takes some time learning how to navigate the menus.The case felt "plastic-y" at first, and is a bit fragile, but its lightness and small size is a great advantage. I put clear scotch tape on the lens, and keep it in an eyeglass case religiously.The manual IS difficult to read - it combines the instructions for ws-600, ws700, ws710 in one document.For me, the biggest drawback of this model is I can't charge from my computer (though you can use lithium batteries).People have marked stars off because they can't hear it without headphones. True enough if you're not in a quiet room, but do you listen to your ipod without buds? Seriously.Olympus would make bank if they made cases. You're welcome.
The unit looks very nice and has descent sound, but you definitely need to have the Mega Bass switch On. I also can not have my cell phone charging near the radio, it causes distortion.
It's great!It took me 30 minutes to get it set up with my three computer network, and half of that was because I was trying to use the wrong cable to connect my DSL modem to the Linksys (the modem wants a cross-over cable, I was using a regular one). Now I share the internet with three computers, have a home network for sharing files, am protected against internet intrusion. Couldn't ask for more. The simplest set-up I have seen. The documentation seems fine, with a one-page quick-start insert that explains everything. I didn't need to use tech support.
Terrible sound quality, this product does not deliver on any level. It uses a suction cup to attach to a flat surface. It the uses sound waves to get the surface to vibrate, which supposedly acts as a speaker. It doesn't, it just sounds like someone left the phone off the hook.
I have now had two printers I believe I have messed up due to using cheap third party ink. I now no longer trust it (though perhaps there is much more expensive third party ink that works better?). This is the OEM Epson ink, and I order it from Amazon so I can have it show up in 2 days via Amazone Prime shipping free. Sometimes it takes me more days than that to run down to my local STAPLES or OfficeMax/Depot, and usually I save a few bucks plus shipping by using Amazon.
I love my new backpack. The item is durable and works perfect of my camera and equiptment. I would prefer the straps for my tripod to have been on the side rather than the bottom but all in all I love the item!
A decent pair of headphones with good bass response, the Skullcrushers sport adjustable bass, comfort, and portability through the folding feature. I only listen to metal music, which thumps with bass more so than any other headphone I've tried. The bass feels watered down through vibrations, but the vibrate feature makes feeling your music more fun than simply listening to it. These cans isolate almost as much noise than a decent pair of in-ear headphones and can isolate the noise of a car tremendously.My complaint is with the price. $80 is too much when the HD 280 is only $20 more. The headaches these give after listening are brutal, like your head is filled with pressure, even if listening at low volumes. All in all, these are a spiffy pair of headphones and despite the $70-$80 price tag, are worth a look.
Bought this because my local big-box store wanted more than twice as much for the same mount! Easy to install...looks great...tilt function let me mount this tv high on the wall and angle downwards...just what I wanted.
The price is good. This is my 3rd wireless logitech keyboard/mouse device. The design is better, buttons are easier to press. The only thing to ask for is a double side tape so I can secure the light weight receiver.
I bought this unit several months ago in anticipation of trip to Italy because of the detailed maps available through Garman. Well, the street detail was breathtaking! Venice is a very complex city with alleys & tiny streets that are bunched together in an impossible maze. As long a I got a clear signal (a drawback of any GPS unit)I knew EXACTLY where I was. Walking directions were right on.But, back stateside I started seeing some limitations with the unit: 1) Driving directions were not that great, taking you on round about routes in spite of requesting the least # of turns and/or highways (not side streets), 2) the battery life is terribly short and needs to be put back onto the cradle for re-charging, 3) it's a rather fragile unit - I'm somewhat of a klutz from time to time and have dropped the unit which then needed to be reset.The PDA part of this unit was a welcome bonus. I purchased a 1GB memory card which gave me the maps I needed plus plenty of extra memory. I loaded Pocket Quicken on it which enables me to keep track of my personal finances away from my desktop. Overall - worth the investment.
I love this tv, I usually buy Samsung, I have a 32" 3251D thats great other than crappy built in speakers. This Tv looks sweet and has great Std Def Picture, which seperates it from the cheaper brands. Most HDTV look great with HD signal but a good tv can handle dirty signals as well.This tv is the brand new model that has both tuners built in, I can watch HBO without a cable box cluttering up my bedroom. I thought it was going to be to small even for my small Bedroom but it worked out great. best 400 buvks I ever spend on amazon, they had the best price on this model.Havent had the bleed in problem mentioned, but all lcds have light leakage when no signal is present on an all black screen, its the backlight, this one has a pretty uniform backlight, maybe even better than the previous gen 3251D that I own. I also like the light at the bottom, it glows a nice shade of blue.This tv woudl be perfect at 300-350 dollars but you get what you pay for, much better than the vizio 20" at costco for about the same price....
I purchased an iPod shuffle for my husband for Christmas. After making two additional purchases in an attempt to get the iPOd to work, we went to an Apple store and were told that it was broken (at least we know it wasn't 'just us'. The entire process of dealing with this product has been very frustrating - and costly. The IDEA of it was very appealing - but in reality, we have spent more time than we would have just simply listening to regular old CD"s on a regular old CD player. We haven't contacted the manufacturer yet; hopefully, they will be able to resolve the issue.
This is a very good product! it has excellent sound. it has a beautiful screen and can hold TONS of information on it. the click wheel is easy to use, but if you get a cover for it (depending on what kind of cover) it might be a little difficult to use the click wheel. This is a great product, but i do not like the over prised accessories. That is like the only bad thing about this product. I bring it with me almost everywhere i go! and lastly it is VERY easy to use!
I bought this device for one's birthday present. Then I bought two more as graduation presents. So far the recipients of this gift enjoyed Sandisk Mini-Cruzer. It has a reliable construction and a compact design. I see that it would work well when one has little space to insert the jump drive(i.e.-when one has to insert this into a USB slot on the back of the computer that is adjacent to many cables on the back of the computer). This is a great device for keeping backups of files, especially on computers that do not have CD-RW drives, and for fast backups.The only caveat is that user education is necessary. The recipients of this gift did not know to unmount this USB device before I submitted a review. (Luckily, I submitted the review before they started using the device.) For everyone with whom you share, I would recommend reminding them to unmount it by clicking on the stop button of the "safely remove hardware" icon and keeping postits on computers reminding them to unmount it.Hopefully, this device would be a joy for us to use for plenty of years to come.
I have the Extreme version of these. They are good, with a fantastic field of vision but I have a distortion in the lower outside corners of both lenses that I find very distracting. I also have the Nikon 7 X 50 Action Extreme and can't imagine how I'd be happier with them other than the front lens cap issue mentioned by others, so I know it's not all Nikons. My wife notices the distortion also and she prefers the 7 X 50's. I suggest trying before buying if possible. Another pair may not have the distortion or it may not bother you.Other than that, the filed of vision makes them very good for birding or other action-packed viewing.If you decide to get these, consider the Action Extreme if you will be using these in harsh conditions. Also, check the chart on the "Nikon Action 7x50 EX Extreme ATB Binocular" page to choose the right size for your needs. It applies to both the Action and Action Extreme models.
A lot of people, in reviewing this product, complained that in order to use the bike mount they had to replace the original back cover with a lesser one--included with this purchase. This is no longer a problem.My eTrex Legend C, which I bought from Amazon Warehouse at a great price, came with a back made to take any adaptor they might think up--not unlike a camera comes with--and the adaptor itself with a note saying not to discard it because it works for various mounts. This and a cable might have been a bonus with my purchase, so I can't say for sure it will be included automatically--that's a question for Garmin to answer, as well as whether or not they sell the new universal mount capable back separately. The clip is easy to screw on with most any US coin.I finally ordered this bike mount on Amazon because I couldn't find it anywhere in any store--in New York City of all places. There are plenty of stores that sell it online, but none any cheaper than Amazon and its affilliates. Of course I wanted this right away so I could use it on my bike immediately, and in the end it simply wasn't worth the search outside of buying it here. It was far cheaper on Amazon, as most places want about $30 (which is insane, as if the map software wasn't expensive enough). I was also worried that the clip wouldn't work with the older type mount being ordered, but it wasn't worth waiting any longer to check first.Sure enough, the clip they gave me worked with the mount even better than the replacement back provided with this purchase--which has a cheezy clip on a cheezy backing by comparison. There was nowhere that sold just the mount without the replacement back, but I don't know that they would lower the price if that were the case anyway.PROS: This mount works great. It doesn't rattle or move on the bar when installed properly, the materials and design are right for the function, and it works better with the new clip featured on my eTrex Legend C than with the back included with the mount. Also, the bracket is even lighter than I expected given what it's made for, and yet doesn't seem any less reliable.CONS: Why oh why can't they manage to get the concept that we need a bracket that can mount the GPS on the stem instead of the bar?! Not only would this save bar space for all the other stuff we attach to a bike--cyclocomputer, lights, etc . . . --but it would protect the very expensive GPS unit better in a crash and be easier to see and use while riding. Since they already made the new GPS cycling computer mountable on the stem, I don't see the gap in logic that prevents them from making it possible to do the same with an eTrex series unit.Bottom Line: great improvement from the original spec-ed design, for new purchasers anyway, but still could be made better for both cyclists and anyone else who would like to mount their unit on a vertical bar instead of a horizontal one. For instance, they could make a clip option that's horizontal instead of making a change to the bracket--which is fine as is.
I had been saving up for a new tv for over a year and a half. I finally decided on the Sony KLVS23A10 23" TV. When I turned the set on, I was blown away by the clarity of the picture. This is my first HDTV and couldn't believe the detail of the picture. It was like I was looking at a 3D image. This set has four viewing options wide zoom, normal, full, and zoom. I personally prefer the wide zoom for movies because it brings the picture up close with minimal distortion.The sound has three options dynamic, natural, and clear voice. I prefer dynamic. The first time I heard the sound on this set was when I was watching a movie, and there was a scene where water was dripping. The TruSurround was sooo goood that I had to check and see if it was raining outside.I love my KLVS23A10 and would highly recommend it if you're in the market for a small sized HDTV with superior picture and sound. I can't wait to see football games on my new HDTV this fall.
I don't know if I got a bad one, but I bought this one at best buy, and was literally a last minute thing, and was probably the worst last minute decision in my life. I am a gamer, and this thing will drop the connection and literally is useless. I've been wondering if it's my computer or the usb wireless. After reading alot of the bad reviews on here about this item, it's definitely the usb wireless's fault. because I under the frustration from this wireless adapter, I guess it's time to upgrade. BTW I did a speedtest and my 5 year old laptop gets a better connection than this lol.
I was at a photoshoot with other photographers when they set up lighting with gels and I was so impressed that I ordered these. They fit great and solid in my Quantum flash. Tried several out and loved the colors.The items were shipped promptly and I recieved them days early. I very pleased!
We purchased 25 of these headphones for a computer lab at our school. For the most part, the sound is decent, and they are relatively comfortable for the price. We selected this model because of the affordability and the reduced likelihood of anyone wanting to walk off with a pair due to the rather clunky and unattractive design. (And to that credit, none have walked off yet.)However, we've now had to dig the end of the headphone jack out of five computers, as five of our pairs have broken off inside the computer audio port, simply from regular plugging and unplugging of the headphones.So, they may save you money in the beginning, but I would highly recommend throwing them out after a year and buying replacements so you don't risk damaging your audio devices when the 1/8" jack breaks off inside of them.
I absolutely LOVE this lens. Its a very fast focusing, sharp lens! Super fun to photograph with, very nice Bokeh on the right settings. TOTALLY worth your time and money! I would say a must have for any photographer.
i have bought nuvi 360 from amazon!i higly recommend this unit to anyone.i am very happy wiht my choice in the nuvi 360/ hope this helps. it is a great value for the maney. vitaly new york!
I own the previous model of this TV, and unless it has improved, don't buy it. Mine was out of warranty less than 5 months, and had 2 parts that needed replacing, for a total cost of 1500.00. I called Samsung and received only a rude response.
I am typing this review on my new kensington pilotboard. it is a very nice keyboard, and I love it. the forward/back buttons next to the mouse wheel are very nice, and incredibly useful! (I hate having to go up to the top of my browser to go back) a wonderful keyboard.
The Armour Jr is a solid and sturdy case.As well as coming packed with many features it is also aesthetically pleasing to look at.This case comes with 7 tool-less PCI slots, 5 external tool-less 5.25 drive bays, 4 internal tool-less side mount 3.5 hard drive bays, 1 external 3.5 drive bay and 1 optional internal 3.5 drive bay located in the power unit.If you are looking for a great looking sturdy case that does a great job at keeping your hardware cool this is a great choice.The only issue I found with it was that the power cables leading to the side mounted hard drives from my 500W Ultra X-connect power supply did't have enough room to attach to the hard drives with the side panel on. I had to use the optional 3.5 drive bay to put in my 250G hitachi hard drive. If I try to put in another drive I will be out of luck unlesss I change to a non modular power supply or find some better cables some where. This will not be an issue with non modular power supplies though. The modular power supply cables have huge bulky plastic heads.The case does a great job of keeping things cool with 2 120mm fans My core 2 duo E6600 stays around 30c or 88f with stock cooling and my north and south bridge temps stay pretty low even under full loads.
I have been searching for a new battery for my Powerbook G4 Titanium for quite sometime; I ordered another product with this image from Amazon but received a battery for a Powerbook G4 Aluminum instead, so please be sure you have the earlier Titanium version prior to ordering! This battery improved my operating time from 0minutes on the old battery (had to operate from charger only!) to 3 1/2 hours (no charger!) with this battery, perfect!
I have used this service about half a dozen times. Some tape conversions have been fine but others have been performed poorly. My most recent experience: Part of my two hour tape was not transferred. I had to return the tape to have the conversion redone and I enclosed a detailed letter explaining that only part of the tape was transferred to the DVD. The second transfer came back, with even less of the tape converted and misspellings in the custom description I supplied to be printed on the DVD and box. I assumed that an order being reprocessed would have received at least a little extra attention, not less.I don't want to waste any more time having the conversion attempted for a third time and I would be extrememly nervous now about entrusting an irreplaceable tape to this company.
I was hoping to save a few $$$ by buying this microphone, but now regret my decision. If you want a very good quality omni-directional microphone, I suggest you look into Radio Shack's product.
For some years I tried this and other Monster products, to the tune of over $1000 in Monster a/v gear. The more you learn about video and audio, the more you'll avoid anything with the Monster label. Specifically, this s-video meets no NTSC, DVD or IEEE standard; it is common 30-ohm hookup wire with ineffective shielding and a poorly designed, low-conductance connect plug that can wreck your input jacks and gives poor grounding. Has a sharp image, but includes a catalog of chromatic aberrations from off-color skin tones to color blotching, dirty grays, burned highlights, murky shadows, noisy reds, and poor color balance due to impedance mismatching that results in cyan errors and bleeding reds. Makes video test patterns look great, but who watches test patterns all day? Amazon offers many other brands at good prices, why waste your $$ on this stuff? I removed every piece of Monster from my system and replaced them with AR, Belden, Viewsonics and others from Amazon. Result: vast improvement in every respect.
This printer is not very reliable. I had paper jams a lot, it is very sluggish in printing, slower with a color cartridge, and very cheap. The software was all that saved it. It is easy to follow and too easy to install. Heck, Licoln could install the printer software and add the printer to his desktop like (snap my fingers to indicate "instantly") that! I would recommend better software and products that are a little higher in price, bt a whole colon load better than this rubbish.
This works great in my R4DS, I love playing all the games!!!
i am really glad with this player. i lovee it!! the only disadvantage is that it cannot play video and it is 4GB however it has many features i love. it has radio which is an important feature for me and you can view photos with it. it has a long battery life about 14 hours with headset and the most striking feature is its speakers. you will be amazed with the sound !!! really!! all of my friends ask what it is at the back and when i say they are the speakers they get amazed!! they are also thinking to buy one after they see mine!!
It worked great for three minutes. Then is froze into a black screen with no picture. A real shame as this is the only non-casket looking frame out there. Why are all digital frames so dark and woody? This one is pretty, like a Mac Apple computer. But it won't re start. And I got it new.
We bought this unit for a 5-day trip, the picture is very clear, better than most but right after that trip the second monitor lost its picture. We sent it back to the manufacturer, never received the item back and it's been about 2 months. Stay away from this product!
My husband likes this product and so do I. He says, "It works for me because I have a hard time hearing and I can use it so other people don't have to be bothered by the TV being so loud." It is easy to install and works at long distances, even outside. The headset seems to be a little to big if you bend over but other than that it works just fine for me. I hope this helps in your making a choice. I really like it and so does my wife..
HP 21/22 ink combo seems new and fresh, can't comment on the lifespan yet as it was not used very often lately.
For this price I didn't know what to expect. The batteries have been strong.Great power for price.
I bought this after some of the keys on the crummy keyboard that came with my Dell stopped working after spilling a very small amount of water over the keys. This was one of the cheapest replacements I could get, and after accidentally spilling about the same amount of water on this one, it still works like new. The shortcut keys for email, music, volume control, and calculator worked great out of the box. I would definitely recommend this product to something seeking an inexpensive, durable keyboard.
Since Garmin is known for its mapping, I thought the nuvi680 would have the same if not better mapping features as my IQUE3600. Wrong! The surrounding street names on the map are not populated until you get off the route you're on and start driving on a different road. That's not the case if you've selected a route to a destination, then that route has the various street names you'll be traveling on. I would think that Garmin would have built on the previous technology and added that to the nuvi series. I tried taking the SD card from my IQUE and placing it in the nuvi, but the nuvi could not open the maps installed on the card. This is something I think Garmin could correct very easily. Other than this mapping problem, as a PDA the nuvi680 has some interesting features. I do like the Bluetooth capability and locating restaurants near your location as well. Although, some updating needs to done in that area too. Some restaurants in my area that have been out of business for the past 6 years are still named in the nuvi directory.So, I have mixed thoughts on the nuvi. The color of the screen is much improved and much easier to see in the daylight, the directions using street names is a plus and capturing satellites is much quicker. It's just the mapping that I don't like.
I LOVE my RCA VCR! My husband gave me this exact VCR last year for Mother's Day to go along with my RCA DVD and RCA television. I use one remote for all three and that's wonderful.I have never had any problems with my RCA purchases. After comparision with Sony VCRs, this VCR beats them out any day. And, the price is right!!!My husband has a Sony entertainment system and I was going to buy him a Sony VCR, but after reading a few reviews, I decided against it. I'll purchase something I KNOW works great.Playback and record are wonderful. Fast forward and rewind are fairly quiet.It has a 60 second commercial skip, which I love.Whether you're using and old or new tape, the picture quality at SP and EP are excellent.I highly recommend this VCR. You can feel confident that you will use this purchase for many years.
The brackets do just what they're supposed to do....display the Bose speakers on the wall, so that you don't see any bracket from the front, and the speakers appear to be coming out of the wall!
I refuse to use a flash and bought this lens for available light. It works great at ten or more feet away;I've had the most luck with this lens at performances (musician or dancer). It's been really handy for animal portraits (at about four feet away).My complaints...I'm using a D70 and the 50mm (actual 75mm) focal length is a bit much when taking pictures at family gatherings inside a house.I was surprised to discover how touchy the f/1.8 is, because it is next to impossible to take a portrait of two or more people together in low light and keep everyone in focus.If you're new to photography and want to take natural light photos of family I would recommend a slower lens (2.8 maybe) with a zoom range in the area of 24-50.For the price it was definitely worth it, not exactly what I was looking for, but will remain my prime until I can afford another lens to fill in the gaps.
(This is an initial review after a couple days of use. If anything changes, this review will be updated)This seems like a solid transmitter. I popped the Coby into my car lighter, set the station, plugged in my phone (/MP3 player), and voila, there was music. Clarity is on par with any local FM station. The fact that it acts as a pass-through port for another charger (behind the gray cap) is a nice touch. Plugging in another charger a bit bulky, but really, I don't see much alternative. And given the choice between additional bulk, or no pass-through charger at all, I think Coby definitely made the right call. Just a quick note: it does mention that you should not plug in anything with an exceptionally high draw (they use the cigarette lighter as an example). Typical phone charger is fine, but be aware of that warning if the pass-through is of particular interest to you.Driving to and from work (30 minute commutes) I've noticed no static, popping, or other audio artifacts while music is playing. During times of silence and if your stereo is turned up very loud, there is a very low-key electronic hum. You can compensate to an extent if you crank your audio source and leave your stereo at a lower volume. But really, while music is playing, I don't notice the hum at all.Others have mentioned that it sits a little loose in the socket, and I'd have to agree. If your adapter is close to your knees or legs, you may end up tapping it out of position occasionally. But that's something you can get used to. Short of actually bumping the Coby, though, it will stay in the socket through a typical urban commute (rough roads, occasional pot-holes, etc) even if you've got another charger plugged into it. Can't say what it might do in an off-road scenario.I live in an area with medium FM channel coverage, so finding a station with nothing else near-by was not a problem. I did test it near other stations to see what would happen. Against some of the weaker FM stations, the unit easily overpowered the underlying station with no bleed through. I found as long as I was on an empty channel 2/10ths of a MHz away from any broadcast station, there was no bleed-through at all.All in all, if nothing changes in the coming weeks, I can't see what buying some of the more expensive units is going to get you if you're goal is to get your audio source playing through your FM stereo. The Coby easily met my expectations for a good price.
I have been weary of buying this particular headphone over the less expensive one due to the picture of the in-line volume control; I thought it would be in the way or too big. Boy, was I wrong. The in-line volume control is unobtrusive and actually comes in handy when the MP3 buttons are locked. Also, the over head band is much stronger than on the cheaper headphones. You will not go wrong buying this headphone if it is the style you want.
Although the eTrexes were really designed for use in the outdoors, I use it in the car to help predict distance to go, etc., and if I have the local map downloaded to it, it has helped me out of binds on a couple of occasions. If you use it in the car, you really want this adaptor to save your batteries.Not only will it save the batteries, but I can operate my Legend in normal mode to get better position from the WAAS data. (Battery saver mode precludes the use of WAAS and normal mode can really drain the batteries rather quickly.) (BTW, there is no scientific reason for reception to be better because of using this adapter.)The cord is generously long. In fact, it can get in the way sometimes, but may allow the unit to be passed to the back seat so your back seat navigator can monitor it.I have only two minor complaints. The first is the price. The Garmin Legend gives a lot of feature for the price, but Garmin seems to make up for it with the price of the accessories. It seems this adaptor should cost half what it does.The second is that the fuse is accessed by screwing off the center of the cigarette plug, and the center piece has unscrewed itself on a couple of occasions now, leaving several small parts strewn about. I had to dig in my glove compartment this weekend for all of the little parts, and am waiting for the day I lose one for good. So be careful that the center is always screwed in.I use this with the suction cup mount, which works quite well on glass. (But again, seems kind of expensive for what it is.)
A very decent case, but a bit tight. Good value. Seems to be stretching a little with use. Good protection.
I have been wanting a DVD player for the longest time, but I was unsure on what to get. Personally, the Sony S300 is one of the best DVD players in the market for the first time user. Everything has been great so far. Its something that the whole family is enjoying. If its time to get into the 21st century, this device is sure to surpass VHS. If you don't have one. . ., get one! This product is perfect to get started, at a great price. . . for a Sony.
I like it, and am happy to learn the info it gives, but it would be nice if it had a cord on it to view the device's readings a few feet away from the wall socket, as other reviewers mentioned. That not that big a deal in most situations for me. It works well enough and I am satisfied.
I have been using these headphones for about a month and they have performed well so far.
This product works great for me. Of course, I have to get up to switch the selector but that's no big deal. Don't buy a splitter. I did and it did not work. I then ordered this selector and it works great!
UPDATE: I dropped the camera into a freshwater lake. OK, I fell in with it. It was underwater approximately one minute. After 3 days in the sun on my window ledge, it druied out enough to work. IT STILL WORKS!!! This bugger is tuff!My original review:This camera exceeds my expectations. Which were high to begin with. I bought this because it was small, looked really cool and had enough manual mode muscle to keep me interested. And the picture quality received high marks. All of these expectations were met.I find these things most noteworthy:- The ability to change settings to approximate brightness and color balance accessed through the white balance button in manual mode. It's much more than a point and shoot if you want to dive into the manual mode settings. But the point and shoot aspects are pretty good for almost all situations I face.- Response time is very good. I don't feel any undesirable lag time between clicking the shutter and taking the picture. The s300 fires up fast when turned on.UPDATE: 2 things: I've become more aware of the lag between button pushing and shutter action, but don't find it that annoying.- The software is very easy to use on a mac, a little less intuitive on a windows machine.- It's small and TOUGH. I dropped it on the way home from the store, but there is no discernable scratch, or malfunction, or even a rattle. For this price ... it should be nearly indestructible, and it is.- The controls are fairly easy to understand.- The battery life is more than adequate so far. Up to 40 shots (that's as many I've done w/o recharging. Using the LCD display much of the time, but turning off if not in immediate use.-- The s300 will shut off automatically if unused for three minutes. very nice!!I bought a 128 Mb compact flash card to replace the 8mb card that comes with.One thing to be aware of:- Right after you take a picture, The "review a shot" setting can be set to 2 seconds, 10 seconds, or off. For me, 5 seconds would be about right, but the s300 not user-configurable to that degree. The way around this is to depress the shutter button as if you're ready to take another picture during the 10 second cycle. The display switches automatically to previewing the next shot.Otherwise, this is one of my happiest gadget purchases ever. recommended unconditionally.
Installation a snap. Unplug the router, unscrew to old and screw on the new. I read most of the reviews and bought one. I have the router and all PC's on the same floor. At a distance of 75 feet or so, I got an increase of a range of reception from 24 to 48 MBPS (at times 48, but 90% of its time at the 24-36 level) to a reception of 36 to 56 MBPS, with 48-56 90% of the time. I gave it a 5 star because it works, but I did not expect to blow the socks off of the MPBPS chart. I did not expect world beater surges of output, so, I had limited expectations and got 100% of that.
The best vacuum bottle I ever owned. After Preheating and filling it with hot water, it I forgot to empty it 24 hours later when I emptied it the water was still hot enough to make tea.
Was wanting a camera that shot quality pics in a compact size. This camera delivers sharp clarity with good color, nice short video's too. Simple to use. I can put it in my pocket, the start-up time is quick and the selection dial easy to read. I did notice the 7900 for $20-30 more after purchasing this one, but decided the 5MP this camera has and the quality pics it delivers are quite sufficient for me. The camera didn't come with a memory card, which is a first for me and I've purchased three prior to this one. It would be nice to have even a small card included to test the camera out in case something is awry.
I previously had an ipod nano 2nd gen. it had gotten water logged and thus, died. my fault entirely. i began to research more into other mp3 players. my best friend showed me his sansa, i think it was the c240. after a lot of messing around with it, i decided that the sansa brand was the way to go.the fm tuner works great incase i would rather just want to listen to the radio. i love the drag and drop option for music rather than syncing to a music player. the screen resolution is great, the only problem is that it gets a bit sketchy. it doesn't affect the performance so i'm not worried about it.i got it as a christmas present from my fiance and absolutely love it. the screen is awesome, the music quality is great coming out. the only thing i would suggest is getting a new pair of headphones. the plugs that come with it tend to get uncomfortable after some time. no problems with the battery. i had a usb-house plug adapter. it charges it great and i get a couple days of play. that's including use in car and listening to it during classes. the usb plug adapter can be gotten at walmart pretty cheap. i would recommend charging it that way rather than via the computer. that way, you don't always have to have the computer on.
I also bought ipod 4G nano, so I have a comparation. Uploading a vedio in iTurn to Zune is very very slow, because it need time to convert the vedio format, I think.
There's really not a lot to say. I love my zune. More recently I've been thinking about getting a newer model because as time goes on, there seems to be some compatibility issues coming up. But if it weren't for that, I would never ever change it.
I bought two of these. One died after 3 months, so I sent it in to get fixed. When I got it back it worked well. Now they are both broke. The good news is that Microtek is replacing them with a new model(c593). Hopefully that one works better.
If your using a 64 bit OS you will not be able to download maps to unit until Garmin provides driver support. Other then this it's a great product!
Great Reception, but on the T.V. 2 output is mono.. not STEREO.. but on the product description it says it
I'm very satisfied with the product.So far,I have no problem encountered. Performance and quality matched to the price.
dont buy this, it's a cheap product at low price for who dont apreciate the good sound of music.
After reading so many negative reviews and posts, I thought it wasn't worth it. Then I used it at a friends house, and found it wonderful enough to go through with my purchase.I've had it for a few months and I'm quite pleased with it. It does an excellent job at playing all the movies that I have on my computer through the network. It comes with a great tagging software that easily downloads the cover picture of the movies, as well as the basic IMDB information; making it extremely easy to find the movies you want to watch, even if you have a lot (by categories or by cover pictures). The device is very fast and the menus are user friendly.I find it to have an "ok" price considering it has an HD output. The unit very versatile out of the box, but I definitely suggest an immediate firmware update (very easy once attached to the internet).
I have wanted to get a pair of these for a while. With my older Koss Pro 4x pair beginning to show signs of failure I finally took the plunge. These cans are very well built. When I first received them I was very dissatisfied with the performance. At first they did not seem to offer clean sound treble very scratchy and bass was just almost non-existent. I really thought I had been hadHowever, I read from a few head phone buffs to break these in for 30-50 hours. For mine this made all the difference. I have 40 hours on them now and the sound continues to grow. These phones are not bass monsters butt if you enjoy rock and jazz or sealed tight bass these will work provided you have the right setup to drive it. If you listen to a lot of hip-hop or rap with lingering bass tones these are probably not for you.I push mine with a vintage Marantz 2245. For me they put out a near perfect flat sound stage. After I broke them in the treble toned down a bit and the bass got a little bit deeper and cleaner. They are very clean sounding and sound as good as some of the high-end speakers I have owned over the years; without all the overhead.They are heavy almost 2 lbs. But I can wear them for hours and I do not get tired of them. However, the key is making the head band support the can and not to let the can ride down on your jaw bone. Also if you have a big head these might be uncomfortable. These are ideal for lounging around the house. I would not recommend doing any other activities while wearing these.The retro styling is cool too. I am very much into the retro scene as you can tell my choice of amplifier. If you are intending on using this with ipod you will need to get a headphone amp. Portable players will not have the power to push these with a 250 ohm resistance and they be loud enough to truly enjoy.
Love the phone but am finding that while it is plugged into the computer, the console is logging messages at the rate of around 10 a second (2 shown below):2006-07-02 16:18:53.433 free-1 USB Phone[89] AUDIO_IN AppleUSBAudioEngine::Free-1 USB Phone:3d100000:22006-07-02 16:18:53.533 free-1 USB Phone[89] AUDIO_OUT AppleUSBAudioEngine::Free-1 USB Phone:3d100000:1That's around 60kB per minute...
I purchased my Fuji CompactFlash xD Card Adapter elsewhere and it doesn't work in my HP officejet 7130 all-in-one. It won't load in as it's supposed to but will fit correctly backwards. Except then I get an amber light that says there is a card error. This is supposed to work with my all-in-one but it doesn't. For that reason, I'd give it a zero star rating if such a rating existed. I'm going to take this CP version back and hope the more updated CPF version works. I'm a travel writer planning to take my own photos to go with my articles, but I'm getting nowhere fast with this card adapter that refuses to work properly. This one is definitely a thumbs down. However, this is my first dud Fuji product I've bought and I love Fuji digital cameras.
I was elated to find this "gem" on sale at a big-box discount chain. Not needing a printer too often, I figured this would be a great deal. The printing quality was very good and operation was relatively simple, but cartridges were a killer, even for as seldom as I printed. Note too that users must switch between color cartridges and black frequently, otherwise the color variety is wasted quickly. This model conked out in only two years of light use.
This modem is a must for Linux users. Very few modems are suitable for the task. The price is far below the usual $70. The condition was as new. The order and delivery services were flawless.
I purchased this case to protect Hard Disk Drives during shipments between the US and our European facilities. This case is extremely well designed and manufactured. The latches have a double locking mechanism that prevents accidental opening. The lid has foam that is glued in, but the foam liner for the main case area is fully removable and configurable. The wheels appear to be high quality neoprene and roll quietly on hard surfaces. The extendable handle is rugged and locks in and out positively. I haven't yet had the case wet, but the seal appears well made and designed to keep the contents dry. The front corners of the lid and case have 1/4" lock holes. I use a small hitch pin lock for keeping the curious out. Overall, this case is what we should be expecting when we buy "Made in the USA". Well done SKB!
Whether you're looking for a professional or amatuer digital this is a great digital camera for the price. In addition to 4 mp capablilties this little marvel also boosts a strong enclosure unlike other digital cameras in it's price range. It's a great value for the price. You can take simple point and shoot photos or play around with the limitless settings to capture the moment. I have not use the panoroma feature but it sounds interesting and I plan on learning how to use it as soon as possible. I just bought the camera yesterday and I was impressed with the level of detail once I view my photos on my pc (you can also connect the camera to your t.v. but I haven't tried this yet).This camera will not replace my 10 year old trusty Minolta automatic/manual camera yet, but once I figure out all the settings it might make some sense to leave the Minolta at home since I'll be able to blow up my photos to a large size.............sample photos taken with the A80.I looked at digital Fugi, Milolta, and Nikon and I loved the A70. The store had sold out (apparently so did many others!) so I had to spend an extra hundred. I'm sure I'll make this money back with the amount of film processing I'll save this holiday. I'm glad I got this camera over its predessor because it comes with the latest USB (faster downloads) as well as the latest compact flash card (32 instead of 16mB) although I bought a 128 (and will probably buy another 128). The 4mp photos require alot of space.I also tried a 30 sec (up to 3 minutes) mpeg and the camera was very intuitive. I took 70 shots in and outdoors and 3 small movies 1 hour after charging my batteries (not included - I bout a 30minute Energizer charger kit). The software for the photos is easy to use. The movie editting software doesn't appear to be that great. I don't plan on recording movies extensively with this camera, but it's nice to know this feature is available if I left my Sony Handycam at home.I look forward to taking many photos with this camera and recommend it to anyone whose looking for a camera that doesn't feel like a toy and will challege any photo enthusiasts out there with its many features and manual controls. To save a hundred go with the A70 - also a great product. The A60 will soon be discontinued I believe.
I needed these for a ONKYO TX-NR808. Because the receiver is basicly 8" tall so these were easy to put in and got back to jamin fast. I am very happy
Got this camera on time and work's greate. I purchase this camera for my niece Birth day, and she love it. rechargeable batterys is a must.
The DNS-120 is too slow to be useful. Benchmark testing with SiSoftware Sandra software showed that this "10/100" device only transfers data at 10.5 Mbps, while other "10/100" devices on my LAN tested at 64Mbps. To appreciate how slow this is, consider backing up 200GB of data to a hard drive connected to the DNS-120: At 10.5 Mbps, it will take 43 hours to finish.Also, the DNS-120 is not compatible with the NTFS disk format, so you'll have to format your disks as FAT32. If you're running Windows 2000 or XP, you won't be able format disk partitions larger than 32GB using FAT32 unless you download special DOS software.
I bought the purple one but otherwise they are the same. I just got mine today so I cant comment yet on durability. It's small, light, no hard drive, headphones aren't bad. The screen looks really good for what it is. I too have yet to try and put a movie on it so i don't know how well that works. The short clips on it look pretty good. Pictures look decent enough. It does have drag and drop functionality i was a bit leery it would be tied to the software but it's not WMP will work too i guess. Mine came with latest firmware on it so this may be a new feature.It does have its own proprietary plug would be nice if it was straight usb but it does the job. Song transfer via explorer was fairly quick about as fast as any other flash drive imo. All in all this thing is pretty cool. Will update if i remember too after i use it for while.
this 20 dollars headphone sound cheap when you look at them , but in reality they sound nice , great bass,i used them with my computer to make music, i consider buy another pair just in case . only con , the cable is too thick but it's ok
I bought these earbuds to replace my broken Senn CX300s and originally gave them 5/5 stars after using them for about a month. They had decent sound, a comfortable fit, and unbeatable value. Three months later, they fell apart.I gradually lost sound in the right ear over the course of a week and noticed the jack coming out of it's protective covering. Soon enough, the whole jack fell out. It was like the solder or adhesive or whatever just dissolved when v-moda decided they wanted another $20+ from me. Well, nice try, v-moda, but my next $20 is going to a soldering iron to fix my drawer full of broken earbuds. :(
This Panasonic stereo is one of the best stereos that i have seen for a long time. Philips makes and good stereo but no Philips comes close to this one. Not even the Bose comes close to this one. Panasonic has been know for good sound and Panasonic is part of Technics. I love this stereo with the 5 speaker surround and the 5 cd changer makes this worth while. the monsterus sound makes this stereo come to live with any music of VHS of DVD movie. Even the radio comes to live with this thing. So this stereo is worth all the money that you pay and it even more. It plays cdrw burned cds and it is just overall &quot;A GREAT STEREO&quot; Buy it today.
I ordered these for my first HTPC build to be install in a Silverstone GD05 case. Was also replacing the stock heatsink that came with my AMD Phenom II X6 that was extremely loud. These fans were louder that the stock heatsink. Disconnected them and removed them. No use to me. If you don't mind the noise they should work well for you, but for my use in a HTPC they were too loud.
These earbuds are better that the standard earbuds and at an excellant price. They are smaller and fit the ear without the discomfort of the standards. The sound is not bad either.
It doesn't work. It doesn't work. It doesn't work.I just received the Bushnell Voyager 700x76mm as a recognition gift from my company. My excitement about what was a very nice gift was quickly diminished. I have had it for two days now and cannot seem to get it to work "at all". I am fairly intelligent and I am not new to telescopes, but this thing will amke you feel stupidThe instructions are some of the most ambiguous and incomplete I have ever seen. The three eyepieces and the two lens holders seem to serve no useful purpose, and there are no instructions on how to use them or what results you are to expect.This Red Dot Finderscope is a joke, as it does not work. I was able to see a vague red dot for about a few minutes during my attempt to setup this thing and have not been able to see one since. One of set screws that support the Red Dot Finderscope is loose inside the main telescope housing and I can't tighen it.The "vague, or lack of" instructions continue with no explanation about the battery placement in the Altitude Dial. After you have done all the setup, you will notice an extra battery lying around, and if you are lucky, or smart, you will figure out it goes in the Altitude Dial.The "focusing the telescope" and "aligning the finderscope" procedure does not work. One precedes the other, but it really should be the other way around. The telescope does not focus and you leave the alignment to chance - hoping you have done it correctly. Based on the instructions, you're to simply look down the barrel of the telescope - go figure.This is not a beginner's telescope for sure, at least, not based on the poorly written instructions. I cannot seem to figure out just whom the instructions were written for - certainly not a beginner.My hopes and excitement was quickly shattered, even though I received this as a gift. I am going to return it to my employer and ask them to return it to Bushnell along with a copy of this feedback.I will wait until I can afford to buy me another brand.
I bought one of these for a Christmas gift, loaded some pix and gave it to my Mom.First off, when you turn it on, it takes you to a menu. not a good thing for an 85 y.o. woman. But I finally taught her how to get to the photos.Not real intuitive.Occasionally, interference comes across the screen in the form of lines taking up about 1/5th of the photo. The plastic is a little cheesy too.My sister bought one for her mother in law and the unit was much simpler to use and much nicer looking. Spend a few more dollars, you'll thank me.
I found the Cambridge SoundWorks 740 purely by accident. We live in San Diego, where I've never seen them on sale. But on a visit to Boston, I heard one playing outside a stereo shop in a mall, and immediately went over to check it out. This is a fantastic radio for its size, I thought. Then I checked the price, and decided, 'No thanks, no clock-radio is worth that much money.' Fortunately, my wife disagreed, and she mail-ordered one for me as a surprise for my birthday. We love it. With the aux-jack, we can play our iPod through it. The sound is excellent, with an unusually crisp, clear base. I've used a Bose also, and the Cambridge is much easier to operate, and does much more. The best feature of the Cambridge is that you can go to sleep with CD, or the iPod, playing, and wake up to the radio. Or you can go to sleep with one radio station playing softly, and wake up to another playing at whatever volume you want. Terrific feature. Basically, we love it.
OK, if you're an audiophile/videophile, you are not going to be happy with any Apex product, especially the Apex AD-1200. This unit feels light and cheap. There isn't even an LCD display on the front panel to let you know what's playing. This unit, is as cheap and flimsy as they come. But if you can get aside this stumbling block, you will find that the this Apex DVD player is the best value in the electronics world, plus it can play not only DVDs, but also any CDr MP3 disk, any CDr with digital photos in JPEG format (view like a slideshow!!), and also plays any VCD or SVCD disc that you can burn onto CD. There is no other player that can pack all these features in like Apex can! In short, this unit can play virtually any format and reads any backup/burned disc out there. You will not find such compatability anywhere at ANY price. And to think you get all this for a mere [price] is simply amazing. I figure on average, most decent DVD players cost 2x, maybe even 3x as much. But those "other" players won't play your digital picture discs, nor can it play your MP3 discs, and most are not compatible with your CDr burned VCDs and SVCDs.So far, this unit has worked flawlessly. Video, sound, mechanical...everything is working just perfect, as indicated on the box and manual. Just realize that this unit was not built to be on par with the Denons, Sonys and other bigger name brands of DVD players in terms of quality. This unit was built to be the affordable "Swiss Army Knife" of DVD players. I highly recommend the Apex AD-1200 if you're looking for a multi-purpose player, and ESPECIALLY if you want to play your CDr discs of digital photos, MP3s, VCDs or SVCDs. At a pricepoint of only [price], this purchase was a no-brainer for me. My only concern was whether the unit really worked as advertised....and it does.
Just received it, and plugged it into my iPhone 5. It works!The metal portion of the adaptor is not a single piece like the Apple ones. It is formed by putting together multiple metal parts. Not sure if it has any impact on the durability. But for half of the price, I'll take it.
Waste of money. Tried for 30 minutes and no results. Will never buy again. Does not even work on minor scratches!
These headphones are comfortable, cheap, and good sound quality. Theres only one downside I found, it has little to no bass. The bass sounds like it was from one of those ear piece head phones.
I bought the Netgear Rangemax 240 wireless router for my home network to speed up the wireless communication, increase wireless range so I can work outside on the patio and increase the security by having WPA-2. Unfortunately, my Netgear 108 Mbps USB device didn't support the higher security level and I had to download a Beta driver, a driver which wouldn't communicate with the Rangemax 240.So, I bought the Rangemax 240 wireless adapter. Then everything seemed to be great. Speed and range are both excellent.The hitch? My Vonage VOIP, which worked flawlessly with my Netgear 108 Mbps wireless router was unusable, rendering both voice and fax useless. I had to reinstall my 108 Mbps to get things working while I tried Netgear support.So far, Netgear support has responded to my inquiries with some dispatch, but none of their sugegstions worked. Vonage told me it wasn't their problem, talk to Netgear. After many attempts at fixes (including DMZ's, and other exotic steps including turning off the Vonage linksys router firewall), I got Vonage VOIP to work with my Netgear Rangemax 240 only by turning off the Rangemax router's firewall -- I have read that this isn't a huge security breach issue since I don't broadcast my wireless network, have security passwords, WAP2, and use software firewalls, but am not really sure. Netgear support did not suggest solution, I had to figure it out by trial and error on my own. So, I am still communicating with Netgear trying to figure out how to fix things and hopefully have my Netgear router's firewall operative.But for the Vonage VOIP issue, this would be a 5 star rating. I am puzzled why my older Netgear router worked with Vonage without a hitch but not this one. But that is high-tech and the price early adopters pay.
The small size of this power strip is very handy, but what I didn't realize when I ordered it is that it is not a surge protector. Now it's not much use to me because I won't use my laptop without a surge protector.
This little camera packs many features! 7.2mp means great picture clarity, and the best shot modes are incredible. Nice crisp and smooth zoom, super fast between shot times and time to turn on. Good battery life, lightweight, I just love this camera!
Save your money this is pure junk.Only flashes once when it comes on does not continue to flash.Save your money,junk,junk,"JUNK"!!!!!!!!!
Works great, easy to setup except that the FM plug and one of the TV tuner inputs are the same color. Since my eyesight isn't very good, I assumed that the two black inputs were for the TV and the white one was for the FM tuner. I was wrong. The bottom two are the TV tuners. Once I got that right, the setup with Windows Media Center was easy and works great. I have two, one on a XP desktop and another on a Vista Premium laptop. With my eyesight who needs HD. Great price on Amazon,I spent more on a single tuner last year.
If you are looking for quality sound for yourself or anyone you plan to buy this for look else where. This is a terrible product as far as performance.Now on the good side they have a nice feel.But if i want ear muffs i can get some real comfy ones for under this price.Pleases don't purchase this item you'll regret it.
I only used this once with the migration manager to move data and settings from a Mac mini to a MacBook Pro. Worked just like it was supposed to.
Seriously,A Tape adapter is CHEAP, its easy, and no one wants to steal it. Sure you loose alittle audio quality, but WHO CARES!I love my IPOD, but I don't need a fancy radio transmitter that will loose its signal.I'm using the tape until I see the best option for me to spend money on.I don't have this particular tape, but they are all the same if you ask me.
It can support Win98 and Win2000 well, esay to install, easy to use, and it can auto-focus, clear, very beautiful design.I think the performance/price is very good.
These speakers compliment my 42 inch lcd tv. Since most of the new lcd screen do not have great built-in speakers. These pick up the slack. These speakers enhanced my movie watching and game playing. The sounds do not distort and the base is just enough.
Very good product, came a day sooner than expected. I am very satisfied with this project and have used it already.
I have a small built-in office in my bedroom. I wanted a flat monitor for my pc and a small tv to watch. With space a premium, I didn't know what to get first. I saw this little jewel at Walmart for $288 and was almost afraid to try it. Only Walmart's return policy convinced me to try it. Boy, am I glad I did. I satisfied both of my objectives for less than any other HD ready LCD tv I have seen. Because of it however, I ended up spending more money. I used the extra space to hook up a Dishnetwork Model 811 HD receiver to the Component Video Input and now I have 760p tv in my office. Kids are extatic because I stay in my office and now they get more time on the big, heavy, expensive HDTV in my den. Next, I need about a 500 watt home theatre with optical audio hook-up. My only gripe, and it costs Philips/Magnavox one* is I did not get an Owner's Manual in English and communicating with their support is annoying.
I got them refurbished through another website ... 8 months ago and absolutely love them. My parents got a pair with their Dell and that influenced my decision..I would never even think of spending $$$ for any computer speakers, and I don't think I would buy just a 3 piece Sub/Sat system for my only stereo I would look to the 5 speaker options. The controls could be improved but you can adjust the volume by using a button on one of the satellite speakers. As for the treble and bass I have set them to my liking and hardly ever touch them. I use the volume control on my keyboard or the jukebox software to adjust it, I never have to touch the speakers. They do start up loud with you computer turns on but i usually have the volume muted unless I am listening to music. most of the windows beeps and noises annoy the heck out of me in the first place. Great buy much better than the stock speakers.
Using this on my pontoon boat.Installation was pretty easy.Picture quality is Very Good.Used for viewing movies, MP3's and a back-up/rear-view camera.Only issue was the mounting-hardware. I need to be able to adjust the positioning quite frequently and the plastic broke in under a week.I purchased a seperate mount mad of metal.All-In-All, a very good monitor for the money.Plan to purchase a second one!
The product delivered was not Quantaray QT-100 it was Hi-Pro - an off-brand I have never heard of.The specifications and features seem the same but I have no idea if the quality is the same.Very displeased by the bait and switch for (probably) a cheap substitute.
To combat timecard fraud, I decided to invest in a fingerprint scanner and being familiar with Q-See's line of security cameras, I thought I might as well give their scanner a shot. Sorry for the long review but I thought it might be helpful for those who are seriously considering this unit:First off, the scanner is a bit smaller than I had expected (about 6" x 7"). It came with some accessory cables although you are required to supply your own ethernet cable. This device also comes packaged with 3 manuals (total over 200 pages of reading material). If you're someone who hates reading pages upon pages of instructions, then this device is definitely not for you. Page count aside, the worst thing about the documentation is that it's written in poor English and in an almost Yoda-esque manner (example: 'Select you need statistic record list, and establish record list you need after it has counted, to establish other record list Not need count again').Not to be discouraged, I tried my best to interpret the manual and managed to create a test account. I was pleased to find that the scanner was able to accurately identify my fingerprint in a maximum of 2 tries (as an added bonus, the scanner talks!) Sadly, the bundled software is full of spelling and grammatical errors and for some odd reason, the menu options within the software do not match the manuals. I guess the manual writers didn't want to be bothered with making sure that the instructions matched the product.Network setup was fairly easy although if you don't have a lot of experience with setting up static IP's, note that there is NO setup wizard to help you. I didn't bother with the RS232 connection.One last gripe about the software: For some reason, the software is unable to distinguish 'clocking-in' vs 'clocking-out'. Even when the menu options are set to allow employees to clock out after a specified time, the software still reads all fingerprint scans as 'clock-in'. Interestingly, when you go to print the attendance report, all the clock-in/clock-out times are instead listed as 'clock-out'. It might be a bug or it might be due to user error but there's no way to tell with these manuals.This product gets one star for the decent scanner but it falls flat on just about everything else. I would definitely not purchase this unit for any business, large or small (though it makes for a nice expensive toy for the kids especially with its voice prompts).
Not really much to say. TDK DVDs are good and have proven reliable to me. Anything else?
I bought these headphones based on the reviews here on Amazon. They work pretty well and the sound quality is good. I bought these for two purposes, the first being to wear them while I am working. I work in a lab with a number of vacuum pumps which can be pretty loud. I wanted headphones that would block much of the equipment sounds and allow me to listen to music at a low volume. The second purpose was to wear them while at the gym, to reduce the background noise so I can turn down the volume on my mp3 player. In general, they served pretty well, but you will not find that they totally block noise around you. They are quite good at blocking people's voices- so you must remove them to have a conversation without shouting. I was comparing these to some noise cancelling headphones when I made my purchase.I have been pretty careful with them, although I stopped using the case included when I discovered that it was causing the cord to bend and get smashed in a way I was certain would damage the cord. Two problems are that the cord is a bit too long, and sometimes gets tangled up or caught on things when I am working or running, and the second, more serious problem is that they are uncomfortable after wearing for a couple of hours (and this has been true regardless which earpiece adaptor is used). I finally settled on using the medium sized silicon sleeves which I find to be most comfortable, but I find similar discomfort with all the sleeves. I also find that after wearing these phones for several hours, the cord that goes over the ear can cause some discomfort.In the last couple of days, I found that the left ear-piece cord has developed a short, and is now cutting out. The short seems to be located near the earpiece, so maybe it is a result of the design of the phones. I will be returning these to Shure to see whether they will honor the 2-year warranty (I bought these about 5 months ago).Although I like these earphones ok, they are not perfect. I was hoping that at this price they would be more sturdy.
I ordered 2 of these and both of the 1/4" ends feel a little loose. One is loose enough that the connection cuts in and out sometimes. The other one seems to be fine but considering how loose it is I never really trust it. Maybe I just got a bad one but I would recommend staying away from these.
I was surprised by the cost and the size, but the sound quality is pretty decent for these speakers.
This item is great. It works like memory cards should work. I hope you find this helpful.
I had this product for my Kodak DC3400. It works fine and I do not regret this purchase. But it is funny that , this card can only store 51 pictures , compared with 52 pics of the 32M Kodak card bought with the camera, at the same quality and resolution. As far as I know, all kodak cards are made by Sandisk :-)
This is a must have if you don't want to scratch up your lens. It's cheap, works and fits perfectly on the 14-42 mm lens of my Olympus EPL-2.
I guess I was one of the lucky ones that did not get a defective product .. for $20 I think they are worth every penny... Highs, lows, mediums and bass was all good. Do not expect to get anything spectacular in design... they are just plain headsets with GREAT sound!!
Drive failed within hours of receipt. After backing up about 300GB of video files the unit hung up. I had to force quit my MAC several times. Eventually the computer would not recognize the drive. I called Simple Tech support and got through right away. Tech support was excellent, but unfortunately, determined that the drive was defective. I contacted the dealer who issued return authorization and I was credited in full.
Looks like a good camera. Haven't completed one roll of film as yet, but it seems to work OK.
This optical audio switcher was exactly what I needed! My receiver for my home theater system is a few years old, and only has 2 optical audio inputs on it. That was fine for a few years, as I only had a cable box and a PS3 that needed to be plugged in optically.Flash forward to now, where I want to play movies on my HDTV coming off my macbook pro and still achieve quality sound.The solution ended up being this switcher, combined with this adapter which plugs into my mac's audio output.[...]Way better than buying a new receiver...
These tapes are great. I've used them for years. I did find one defective one in this bunch, that just did not record or playback well.
This model has more flexibility, loads faster and has a sharper picture than either of the P8 or P9 models. I sold one of each which I bought to upgrade and kept this one. Now a blue-ray gift has caused me to sell my old standby which never had a glitch in the remote, nor a skip, nor a hang-up. Wish I could say the same for the two later models and their unhandy, unresponsive remotes.
this worked out just fine for a laptop, lots of space for other things as well.
negatives take years to process throughwont do b&w; negs taht are not on a strip even though it says it cansupport is worthlesshave to take screen out to do negativeshave to take screen out to do slides and only 1 at a time the previous model did 4 at a time,get a better product elsewhere
I was able to narrow down my remotes to 3 with other Universal remotes I owned. I finally decided to spend a little more cash to ultimately eliminate my remotes down to just one. I have succeeded. But, it wasn't a walk in the park. You install the software on your computer, run the internet based software, enter some serial numbers from your devices using the wizard, point your remotes at the Harmony to read the infrared, punch in a few key features of the remote to confirm it has the right component. You can then add/remove buttons to better suit your needs for that device. Do this for 5+ devices and it can become very time consuming and fustrating at times to get it just right... but will be rewarding at the end. I had a lot of trial and error, but now with a push of a button (literally) my remote turns on (and off) what ever devices I choose. It is dedicated to Infrared. So, if you want to be able to turn on components or lights behind walls and ceilings, buy the 890 that features RF (radio frequency).
Our construction includes several cement block walls. This d-link router is simple to install - including security setup - and has a much wider reach than 802.11g had, even when using a booster with the older technology.
I've owned a number of 3M Gold Privacy filters over the years (various models of laptops) and I have always had great success which has kept me coming back for more every time I upgrade my laptop.Until now.I purchased the 13.3W Gold for the Macbook Air 13" (Mid 2011 model) and it exhibits a significant moir&eacute; pattern (search wikipedia for what the pattern looks like). It's bad to the point that it makes viewing the laptop screen very difficult and increases eye strain significantly. I've tried adjusting the screen brightness, rotating the Gold filter but the pattern remains.I really need the privacy while traveling on airplanes so I've limited my use of the filter to only when I absolutely need to use it.Overall, this product has failed to deliver and I would not recommend it for Macbook Air 13" owners. For other laptops (including Macbook 15"), it worked perfectly.
After the good reviews this product received in August 2001from Mobile Computing, I purchased one. In the first sixweeks, it required frequent reboots, probably from itsweak firewall capabilities. Finally, it just stopped workingentirely and couldn't be reached by ethernet or over theserial port via a null modem cable. The replacement unitdid the same thing in about 2 months.D-Link technical support is extremely unresponsive. It isalmost impossible to reach a person by phone and &quot;a certifiedengineer&quot; never calls back.Stay away from this product and avoid D-Link because of theircomplete lack of technical or product support.
I wanna address the sound quality of MP3 files first off. It isn't the player itself that affects the sound, it's the file. So unless you don't know how to make a GOOD MP3 file of course it's going to sound bad.Second, this IS AN MP3 player. If you have a program like Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum you can make an MP3 CD that is playable on your computer and/or portable MP3 Player or a DVD player that supports MP3 CD's. I'm not too worried about what it looks like or if it's a good size. It's what's on the inside that counts and this product does a fairly good job, and at that price I'm happy about it. I'm not sure about the other MP3 players but this one is really nice. So all in all, learn how to make a GOOD MP3 file and look over your CD burning program to see if they make MP3 CD's and try it out. You won't know if it'll work unless you try it out first.
I have used the T7 model for more than two years which I enjoyed very much. The upgrade to 7.2 MP in the large touchscreen were the principal reasons why I purchased theT50 very I have not been is pointed and am very pleased with the performance of the camera. My greatest disappointment has been the form factor. That very used to carrying the lightweight 1/4" thin T7 in my shirt pocket and with the knit out as needed. It appears that the new machine weighs twice as much and is about 1/2" thick. Although it fits into my shirt pocket it is no longer neat appearing and as convenient to whip out. I preferred the lightweight, thin size but the still small size plus the enhanced performance, especially the picture stabilization feature, compensates for the larger size.
Works perfectly, and I've successfully burned a few things on it already and it works great.Super good deal for the price. I can't believe I still have more than 40 left. It would take me over a year to use them all.
Works fine, just the extreme Blue Sky does not come out as with the original Canon Polarized Filter
Audiophiles will snub the little TC750, thinking something so cheap can't be worth serious attention. The truth is that this little unit has a fine, uncolored sound. The TC750's specs are nothing the sneeze at either: S/N ratio greater than 85dB, less than .05% THD, and frequency response +/- .5dB from 20Hz - 20KHz. Shockingly good numbers from such a modestly priced unit. It's easy to disbelieve such numbers at such a low price, but my ears say it's true.Be sure to check out the range of preamps this company offers before you buy. They have several models with different features. Different versions have level controls, extra inputs or ability to work with moving coil cartridges. You can probably get the exact thing you need.The one downside is that the AC adapters are prone to failure. Phonopreamps.com seems to know this, since their lifetime warranty on the preamp excludes the adapter, which is instead warranted for 60 days. Expect to make a trip to RadioShack for a new AC adapter in 6 months to a year.
This setup worked right out of the box. I LOVED it! Especially how fast the mouse was. Unfortunately, it has stopped working 4 months after I purchased it.
We bought this tv for my daughters birthday on July 3rd. By Aug. 1st the tv was broken! We started smelling something burning, enough for the smoke alarms in the house to go off! Now, mind you, this tv is in my daughter bedroom!! We went to turn it on and the screen came up and then it fades to blue! Very cute tv, but very much NOT worth the money for only 1 month of use!
I'd really hate to give this seller bad feedback because they refunded me ASAP due to a defective toner, but I figured I should let people know to be cautious when buying these "compatible" toner cartridges.Shipping was quick; unfortunately, the toner was defective. I tried printing documents and got horizontal lines on every single page. I tried all of the normal method of fixing and none worked.I contacted the seller and they got back to me very quickly, apologized for the problem, and offered wither a replacement or a refund right away. I went for the refund and I'll most likely just replace my printer as it's just too old anyway.So the one star is for the product itself but the customer service should get 5 stars.
Good service, great item. I recommend it to anyone wanting to purchase a quality radar and laser detector.
I have loved my camera and docking station since I got it. Sadly, none of the stores carry the paper and printer cartridge refills anymore, which is why I ordered it from Amazon.com. I have opened two of the three cartridges, and they are both bad. I am only getting half of a picture printed out. This means the paper is getting wasted, and it's not cheap, and if I want my photos printed, I now have to pay to have prints made somewhere else, so I've paid twice !I am not happy with is at all !
Inexpensive, lightweight, easy to use, I am technologically retarded :) and I figured it out - did not even need the manual
Got this last week and there is no software for Mac Lion OS. Won't accept the software provided and no update on company website. So would have to call it useless.
My husband bought me this camera about 2 years ago for my birthday, and now again that my birthday is approaching in 6 days, my husband purchased me the new Pentax 70x. I loved this camera when I first got it, however after a year of having it, no drops or any misuse. The lense wouldnt shut properly, and the pictures are always blurry. Its like you have to wait for the camera to adjust whenever you need to take a picture, and take multiple pictures until it does. Also, the camera will turn on and the lense will go out, and then turn itself off right away even with a fully charged battery. I love Pentax products, I have used their cameras all my life and my husband has a scope for his rifle made by them. For some reason this camera is just iffy after a year of use. I also find that it is very pricey on Amazon.com. Much cheaper on QVC and you get a kit full of extras.
I've had my TuneFM for about 5 years. Yes, it does have problems. If you live in a major city, don't bother. But that's true for any FM tuner in a large city. Cities have too many broadcasting stations to overwhelm such devices. If you're in a smaller city or on road trips a lot, it can be a life saver. When finding a working station of ANY sort is a problem, this device is the best. The four presets are handy for your 'regular' settings, there's little bulk to deal with, though the cord is a little long for my small car. (I don't need someone in the back seat playing with it. ;) ) And it's been reliable for trips from Texas to Ohio to Virginia to Kansas. The only problems I have with it are that I can't use it when I reach larger cities and that I got a little too rough with it and broke it on my last road trip. Sigh. Time to buy another one. (Oh, it could be a little cheaper!)
If you are like me, you are struggling through the various reviews to divine what the review considers great sound and how these compare to the real world (versus a recording engineer loving their URI's all mid-range.) In most cars, I would configure the audio system (on a -5 to +5 system) Treble +5, Mid 0 to -5, and Bass +5. I believe at low volume, a system should give you the dynamics of sitting in front of an orchestra, not just acoustic guitar and voice. I use a 5th Generation iPod, and with these ear phones, the LOUDNESS EQ setting. (My past phones on this unit: Original, Bose in-ear, Tri-Ports & Quiet Comfort2.) I like (and have) pretty much all music but country, opera and gangsta.Addressing the concerns I had when reading the reviews:Bass.Yes, these do not compare to Bose's in-ear and tri-ports for booming bass. However, the treble response and crispness do rival the Bose . First you must carefully follow insertion instructions. Then, the Bass is there, however it is very, very accurate and tight. It also requires some volume to bring it out. Throw on some Techmaster PEB and it will render the speaker blowing sub-bass perfectly (this killed my original iPod units.) Have the volume below 50% on Lady Gaga / Beyonce's Telephone, and you will not hear any bass presence. 75% volume and you hear the bass, perfectly and as it was meant to be heard.In fact, below 50% volume on anything and you do not really hear the bass. This is also because the treble and mid-range performance is amazing and drowns it out. If you are like me and do not like a lot of Mid-Range, you must use the LOUDNESS EQ setting, or the mid-range can bring a headache on.Volume.The P versions do not suffer the power issues Bose QC2's do, and better the Tri-Ports and in-ears for ability to pump volume cleanly. You can almost max out every song and feel like you're in a South Beach club with you head next to an amp with an iPod's power. The sweet spot is 60% to 90%. I could also spot the iTunes Plus songs I bought versus the CD's I ripped by compression issues of the iTunes music. These things have a clarity that is truly amazing.Comfort & Fit.They fit well when you follow the instructions, but they take a bit to get out of your ears, and it can hurt if you rush it. While I like to throw them on while brushing my teeth in the morning, these are not quick on quick off things. You must remove one side to take a phone call, they do block. Also, like any ear plug, they feel a bit unnatural to me, and the absence of ambient noise feels strange. The "rustling" of the cables has not bothered me much yet, but they do make it thump, so I guess if you jog with them it might get irritating. PS: No matter how clean you think your ears are, have a napkin ready when you take these out.Conclusion:I do not know about the wire's longevity (my last Bose In-Ears died from cable failure) and that is my biggest concern. However, I do think they are better than the Bose offerings, the price and discomfort of them being paid back and then some in clarity and accuracy of sound. Really, you will not believe an iPod is capable of this quality.
It is a bit tight but loosens up after a little stretching. There is some adhesive used in the seams that gets onto the player but I guess that is better than the scratches that would result without the case.
While looking for a new PC, I was very attracted by the price/features of this laptop. After purchasing it, I immediately noticed that the bottom of the machine would get extremely hot after the computer has been on for some time. It gets so hot that it is uncomfortable to have in your lap, kind of defying the name of this product. Also, the touch-pad is very stick and difficult to navigate compared to every other laptop I've ever had. In addition, the DVD-Rom, stopped reading disks after about three months (this appeas to be a common issue). All in all, I do not rate this product highly at all. If Averatec's other goods are anything like this computer, I sincerely hope that this company will dissapear off the face of the earth sometime soon.
came in on time, correct length, and works great. meeting expectations and with that price, not a bad buy at all. sure beats buying 30 dollar hdmi cables from stores
I was really optimistic about about this univeral remote after reading all the good reviews. However, the remote would not work with all my media components, specifically my Comcast cable-provided PVR. I could get it to power on and off, but I was unable to perform any functions relating to my recorded programs and list of scheduled recordings (e.g., couldn't schedule a recording, delete a recorded program, etc.). I thought maybe I was not programming the remote properly, so I turned to Sony support, who then confirmed for me that this remote would not work with my PVR. I was so disappointed, because it now looks like I'll have to shell out $200 for another remote.
Not many technology products survive in the marketplace for three years. Fewer still develop a cult-like following devoted to constantly stretching the limits of the product. And not many manufacturers keep developing and releasing drivers for a three year old product.All these things, however, are true about D-Link, its DNS-323 Network Attached Storage (NAS) product and much of its army of users.The DNS-323 was one of the earliest products to attempt bringing the benefits of NAS - storage available to everyone on the network - to the lower-end of the market; i.e., home and small business users. The DNS-323 is a compact box based on a small form factor motherboard and the Linux Operating System. Out of the box, it is prepared to perform many of the functions of its larger brethren - and then some.Its two SATA bays will accommodate hard drives up to 2 TB. It can be configured in several modes, such as JBOD (appearing as one gigantic hard drive), RAID 0 (with data being written alternatively to two drives to increase speed) or RAID 1 where one drive is an exact duplicate of the other.Simple is a relative term. What is simple for someone with a reasonable working knowledge of network administration, including setting up firewalls may seem an incomprehensible task for someone who is not. Regardless of your skill level, setting up the DNS-323 may very well require considerable patience. I know I was in a hurry the first time I attempted it months ago and put the device on the side out of frustration. The second time around, I was prepared to resolve some pesky firewall issues, and everything went smoothly.The DNS-323 offers a host of features including working as a UPnP server for streaming your audio and video files, a Bit Torrent server and client, an FTP server for sharing files across the internet and, of course, as a file server. D-Link offers a free Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS), so you can set up a domain name for your DNS-323 and reach it via the internet. Others also offer such services. Beyond the basic stuff, there is a charge.It is largely a set-and-forget device. Temperature is monitored internally and it will shut off if temps rise too high. It is a "green" product in the sense that you can spin down the drives after a period of inactivity, bearing in mind that it will take a few seconds for them to spin up again. It is quiet. At least mine is.D-Link is now about to release the eighth version of its firmware, which demonstrates the company's devotion to the product. There is a large community of DNS-323 users active in several online forums. Many of them have discovered or invented ways to further extend versatility of the DNS-323 and share the information freely.Speed on my 100 megabit network is okay: 40 GB transfers in 1.25 hours. D-Link's driver and utility programs are trouble free. Administration is via web browser and the interface is well designed.Based on my earlier experience and the experiences of others I've read about, the biggest problem seems to be getting your firewall set up so that the device is recognized and can be communicated with. Once that is done, it appears to be smooth sailing. One other point: not all hard drives are compatible with the DNS-323. Be sure to check D-Link's website and in the forum for advice on drive choice.Overall, this is a great unit.Jerry
mostly pleased with product. has good sound quality. sound clicks out every now and again. on the whole it is not too bad.
This replacement battery was the perfect fit for my cordless phone and within a minute of installing the battery, I got a phone call and used the phonefor 10 minutes. This prior to placing the phone on the charging cradle. Great product.
Only problem is the shut off valve doesn't completely shut the water flow off, just adjust from medium flow to high. Does a nice job of covering our lawn.
I had investigated DVR's from afar for a quite a while and I ultimately decided to purchase the TIVO for the &quot;Season Pass&quot; capabilities and the WISHLIST features. All I can say is try it and you will be hooked like you wouldn't believe! My wife and I watch less TV than before but we watch more QUALITY TV. We only watch the shows that we like now and we can blow past the commercials. We can watch two hours of sitcoms in 1 hour. We watch maybe twenty hours of programs we like a week and before we had to be home at the exact time our shows were on or we missed them. And because we have a life, we missed them quite a bit. Needless to say that was bad for shows like 24 where if you miss an episode it gets harder to follow. How twentieth century! Now all our shows are recorded and we watch when we want. Usually later at night between ten and eleven, when we want to just unwind and watch the latest Friends or 24 episode! This is an AWESOME product. Just get it and try it! You will NOT be disappointed.
it is a very nice camera. i have been use it for a yeari love the quality of the photos and my friends love this camera too.the only defect for the camera is: it is little be to thickbut it has a big scream, and a very nice lens.
I had a similar experience with the reviewer here. It has a much more stable driver than the KeySpan USB (4-A)'s, but it simply is not compatible -- even with a brand like Hewlett Packard! It can sometimes recognizes the printer but can't print, scan, or fax.
This product is very good. It is inexpensive at the same time functions with out any errors. I am very much satisfied with this product.
Battery a perfect fit to my digital camera and better than the "generic" battery I did get for it earlier.
I purchased this camera to replace my Panasonic VHS-C camcorder. I was very surprised at how much smaller the camcorders are as compared to when I had my VHS-C. This camera is great. Its small, compact design makes it easy to fit into the palm of your hand, and the mini screen is perfect for viewing images while recording. The feature that really sold me on this camera, aside from its low price, was the image stabilization. With the stabilization on, there is no image bouncing, and you'll be sure to get clear, sharp images every time. I was disappointed in the short charge that the battery holds, so I recommend purchasing another battery or plugging the camera in whenever possible. The tapes the camera uses are very small, and you can easily store several in a camera bag.I highly recommend this camcorder. It was ranked the best camcorder in its price range by Consumer Reports magazine. You'll be sure to get many hours of enjoyment using this teriffic camcorder from Canon.
item shipped and was received the day after i ordered. amazon is great about that. it also worked very well and was one of the best prices i found. plus the free shipping was an added bonus.. will buy again from amazon..
I use this to switch between some desktop speakers and headphones. The headphones are 5.1 so I'm only switching between the speakers and my headphone's front channel. The headphones use 3 3.5mm jacks which plug into the back of my PC. Because of this, I had to also buy a male/female 3.5mm audio cable such that the switch could stay on my desktop. I have a couple more PCs with the same issue (speakers and headphones) so I'll be buying a couple more of these switches.
I bought these Pyle speakers for use in my home although the speakers are rated for indoor/outdoor use. With the 6.5 inch woofer these speakers have good clean bass and decent mid-range and highs. I liked these speakers so much that I bought a second pair for use in my home. I think these speakers are a very good value for the money I paid.
I bought a couple of these iPod clones, thinking they would make fun Christmas presents. Not.The players had different firmware versions, but both came from "Wilson Co." Both units soon suffered flash memory failures that greatly reduced their capacity. The software is very clunky and non-intuitive. They operate very slowly. The "video" and photo displays have very low resolution and poor color rendition. You cannot "drag and drop" music files reliably. Don't try to use them with a Mac. And the audio output is noisy and distorted.Buy a real MP3 player. You can get a quality refurbished iPod for about the same price.
These Fontopia earbuds are well made earbuds that fit nicely in your ear. I found they fit my ears better than the Apple in-ear earbuds, and they never fall out when I ride my bike around town or campus. I like the shorter than average cable too, because it doesn't have too much slack when I plug it into my iPod remote contol.The only thing I don't like about these headphones is that evert now and then, some frequencies distort at moderate volume levels.The only product I would recommend over these Fontopia earbuds are the Philips HE591 and HE592 Surround Sound Earbuds. I never had any distortion problems with those headphones, and the sound is a little fuller than the Fontopias.
One of the best products I ever bought from amazon.com. It rocks and works like a rock.
This is a great, inexpensive product that does what it says. It took a little bit of calibration to get the reticle to line up just right, and the brightness control is a little finicky, but it has helped me precisely align my scope on multiple occasions. There are certainly high quality / more expensive products out there that do the same thing, but unless you are doing high end astrophotography, this works great.
Excelente monitor, lo recomiendo ampliamente lo compre cuando amazon bajo el precio con envio a 237$, sus caracteristicas por el precio son excelente, la respuesta de 16 ms es perfecta para jugar need for speed underground 2 y medalla de honor asalto pacifico, asi como la posibilidad de usar la conexion DVI. Es cierto que el monitor es demasiado brillante sin embargo eso lo corrigues facilmente por las propiedades de la tarjeta de video, creas varios perfiles y asi puedes ponerlo mas oscuro para las noches.great monitor for the price, have 12 ms and DVI conector perfect for games(NFSU2 and medal of honor pacific assault). This monitor is very brillant but you can fix that, in the adapter setup you can create many perfil more dark.(Nvidea graphic card have this funtion)
I just moved from the Palm world to the Pocket PC world, and bought this cable without reading the fine print. A similar cable for my Palm also charged the unit through the USB port, but this cable doesn't, so it's not helpful for all but the shortest trips.
I have a 14 inch Westinghouse digital photo frame and I love it. I was looking for one to give my mother for Mother's Day and came across this one on Amazon for a great price. She loves it!
I bought these on 6/20/2008. On 10/28/2008, I popped them in to listen to a new MP3 album I'd gotten and initially thought I'd lost the hearing in my left ear. Then I put the left earbud in my right ear and realized that the left bud just wasn't working. Read a few reviews, and you'll find out this is not uncommon. This was an awful lot of money for a product which lasted through about four months of use.To be perfectly truthful, the performance was terrific while they lasted, and the bonus is that the bud covers are made for people with various sizes of ear canals. I got great sound, and didn't have to worry about the buds falling out because they fit snugly.A couple of months ago, the sheath to the plug came loose. I didn't worry about that because it was easy enough to pull the plug in such a way as to not have it come loose. There's just not much I can do about mostly-absent sound, though.I'm returning them under warranty, although it remains to be seen whether this will be of much value, given some other experiences with their customer service, but it'll be back to the $5 headphones I was using before.I doubt I'll buy another V-Moda product. I just can't afford more than $200 per year in order to listen to music I've bought.
I wanted a small CD player and radio for kitchen counter. I didn't want it to take up alot of space. This one is perfect. Is very clear and easy to use.
Definitely a 5 star product when you consider price, abuse tolerance and sound quality. I've had 4 pair floating between the garden, house, camper, yard, dog tote, etc. These just keep on going even with being tossed in packs (occasionally even in a baggie for protection:>). They have survived spring vegetable plantings and hose mishaps...repeatedly. These are hardy little earbuds. As for the sound quality, I only had an issue once. It was minor and I adjusted my equalizer to compensate. That worked perfectly. Given that I've have had at least 10 pair in the house of the years that's saying something. Why so many pairs if they are so hardy? Well, I lose them...usually to other people:>) Occasionally I lose them to bottomless totes and packs. I have yet to have a pair actually break.My only quibble is that my most recent pair doesn't block outside noise nearly as well. The soft earbud pieces that help block outside noise are very thin...they didn't use to be. With that being said, they are still super comfortable and I will continue to buy them. I'm hoping that these were just from a bad batch and not a design change. I'll find out soon enough. Hubby just 'borrowed' my garden buds and I don't have a backup:>).
This is a very well put together kit, and it had more then enough of everything that I needed to install my amp and sub combo.
Love being able to listen to my iPod in the car. The sound is great. Only static I get is if I pick up the iPod, and then it is minimal. Definitely recommend this product!
This product is just okay, somewhat difficult to assemble and it actually is very heavy. Not sure I would buy it again, I think there are better products on the market.
I got these speakers 3 years ago and am still so happy with them! They work great. I have used them with my mp3 player and my Kindle Fire. I use them all over my house (especially in the kitchen) and have taken them in the car with me. They are so portable and have really held up. Definately worth the money!
I recently purchased this projector for my room and it is AWESOME!I have lived with a 20" tv for a while with surround sound and I needed a bigger display for a cheap price. I was able to and 80" display in my room which is a HUGE change from my small TV.I can connect it to my computer, VCR, TV, Camera, Gaming system and more.The only things that are a minor inconvience are that if you are sitting next to it, you will fry. This thing exhausts so much heat and your room will be heated up in the summer if you don't have A/C or a fan.Images from a Computer tend to be pixelated. Other than this, this is a great projector.
You will definetly like this one. Price is great and I believe you are getting 5 cart for the price of one original Canon cart. Especially great for school work!!
I haven't had a lot of oppurtunity to really play with it yet, but I do like it a lot better than the corded one that I have for my film Canon Rebel. With the cord being about 3 feet long, it's not very ideal for some things. But, with this wireless remote, that's no problem. Also, you can set it with a delay so that you can take shots of yourself and not look like an idiot holding on the the remote :)
I ordered the Yamaha speaker system on October 21 and received it on October 24. I'm neither a computer or audiophile, but I was able to set up the system in short order and loaded Realplayer 8 and started having some fun.
I needed a longer power cable for my wall mounted TV. This works great and was priced well. It was cheaper to buy through amazon than from the seller's website too!
I have this keyboard at home & at the office. I work from home a few days a week and use this keyboard for 8-10 hours a day. This is the second one I've bought. I had the first one for 6 years and only replaced it because the letters & numbers were worn off the keys from my excessive use, which made it difficult for my son & husband to use. I love how quiet & soft the keys are. I've tried a few other keyboards, but this one is the most quiet & the most comfortable to use. This is the same keyboard that my employer provides for us and it is everyone's favorite. We've tried them all!I definitely would recommend this product!
i was disappointed to find that it didnt fit the ipod, and it didnt include a plastic protective covering for the screen as advertised.
Just connect the router (CABLE MODEM /DSL), the computers and you're ready to surf !!!!!!!!!!!! ITs really easy to set up......It just take 5 or 6 minutes to make any changes in the configuration in case that your ISP requires them...It can work also as DHCP, that's a great point if youu're not an advanced user.Beleiveme, its a good deal !
I purchased this cyber power seven port USB because it seemed to have the highest ratings on Amazon.com. I'd never seen it live, I simply took the word of the others that were reading these hubs. I see that some of the hubs had poor ratings, or inconsistency in use. I purchased two of these cyberpower hubs sight-unseen from Amazon about two weeks ago and have used them on two Vista-running PCs.I like the tiny size of the hub and the cords (power and USB, each about 4 feet long) are included. The hub does have LED lights that are interesting, but they can be annoying as they stay on even after I power off my computer. This is because the hub is powered with its own supply. Additionally, the power supply has a transformer that is at the wall unit. It is of moderate size, but is not a simple plug. That is to say, you will need a very clear outlet with no other plugs around it to be able to plug in this device.Although it is very convenient to charge products such as my iPod without having my computer on, one negative is that anything plugged into this hub remains on even when the computer is off. For instance, if I turn off my computer, which turns off the monitor, but I still have my keyboard plugged into the USB port, the keyboard is still active, the lights are still on, and this may lead to issues in the future with burnout. One solution is to have everything plugged into a power strip, and turn off the power strip. I've not needed to do this until I had this hub, now I must turn off the power switch each time.All that said, I've owned this power hub for two weeks, I have about five devices plugged into it, and have had no issues with the use of the devices. They are instantly recognized, and well used and function perfectly. I've plug in a set of USB headphones to the cyberpower USB hub and there is no extra feedback or unnecessary noise in the headphones, which was an initial concern of mine given the powered nature of the hub. Not an issue.In summary, a very good product, would be nice to have the option of turning lights on or off directly on the product, would be nice to have an on and off switch on the product itself, and it would be better horizontal rather than vertical. It does however function well.Addendum: I have used two of these on 2 different computers for six months and had no one stitch of trouble. I have 6 devices on one, and four on the other--I essentially use them as docks for laptops. No issues.
I bought this wireless printer server to connect a printer to my Windows 7 PC. I read everything carefully. No where did it say it would NOT work with WIndows 7, which it will NOT. A complete waste of money. The seller should have properly described the product and stated its limitations.
I have been a devoted fan of HP printers for years. But I installed the 5650 on Tuesday night on my Dell Dimension. Everything worked fine. On Wednesday morning my machine wouldn't boot up. I suspect it was some CD memory maker software that was bundled with the printer software. I will probably have to reintall ALL of my applications because of this.As a side note - I did not get a printer cable or a USB cable with this printer. That's a bit tacky.Who knows if the printer works well; I can't get my PC to function!
I received the mower several days ago and the grass can't grow fast enough for me. I love using this thing. My experiences have been similar to those of many other users.POSITIVES:1) I instantly became the neighborhood oddity, but have had several people ask to try the mower.2) I was more than happy to sell the power monster in the garage that has cost me hundreds of dollars in repairs and gasoline over the last few years.3) I love the fact that I never have to empty grass clipping bags. The grass just spits out the back of the mower to simply mulch. Every time you go over the lawn again, stray clippings will get cut up a little more and you won't even know they are there. For longer grass you might want to run the mower over the clippings a few times just to chop them up a little more. It's cool that I have that much less waste to put out on garbage day.4) The lawn has a very clean, even cut look which is really hard to describe, but definitely noticeable.5) You don't reek of gas exhaust when you finish.6) The entire process of cutting my lawn (a smallish, suburban thing, maybe 1100 sq. ft) takes significantly less time because I just pull the mower out, use it, then put it away. Done.7) Hitting a hidden foreign object like a rock or a neighbor kid's baseball does not result in a gut wrenching crash of machinery leading to a probable blade replacement. This mower just stops moving forward until the offending object is removed. You will never have flying projectiles launched from it either. It is much safer for dogs, kids and shins.IMPORTANT:1) It does take a little bit of effort, no more than a non-self propelled power mower, but you definitely have to push the thing. It is very light, but it's not like floating on air. It's good full body exercise!2) As mentioned in other reviews any twig thicker than a chopstick will jam it. If you have a yard with lots of trees, it could get to be a hassle, but those yards with a few (or none) trees will discover you find most of the twigs the first time you use the mower and with subsequent mowings this is not a problem.3) Although I've only had it for a short time, I can tell this will not be a tool that never needs maintenance, but an every two year blade sharpening and routine WD-40 treatment will allow this tool to work for more years than I will be alive. I am not a mechanically inclined person so this is great for me.4) Uneven terrain proves to be a challenge and forget getting close to walls and buildings or power mowing through heavy growth. As others have mentioned a weed trimmer will be needed to get to hard to reach areas.As I get older I've developed a clear desire to start dumping complex machinery and systems for simpler, more self-sufficient tools. This mower (as I'm sure many other brands of reel mowers are) is a great affirmation of that desire. It inspires me to look for other areas in my life which can be boiled down to the "power mower vs. reel mower" analogy. If the other differences are as stark as this one, I'm definitely going to have some fun.
replaced the factory 2009 F150 25watt speakers in front and rear with these as well as amped them and they sound great compared to any 5x7 coax speakers. I bought some POLK MM571 for the front and wasnt happy with them so I replaced them with these and they were night and day better. I had already replaced the rear 5x7 with POLK db571 and they were ok but not when I heard these in the front so I replaced them with these in the rear as well and I couldnt be happier.FYI: I am pushing them with a POLK amp 125RMS @4ohms.
This product works just as if I were to spend the full price at the store so highly recommended! !
I highly recommend this trasmitter. Here in Denver I can use several channels (102.1 works great) and there is no fuzz whatsoever and the sound is clear. It doesn't quite have the depth of a cd, but it's damn close.
To confirm this is metal, rather heavy...perhaps die-cast. Looks identical to the picture, also very close to the Oberwerk adapter which is double the price. Binoculars can twist with the screw if that makes sense...look at David Zemke's review below for a better explanation. I have a piece of leather scrap between the adapter and my binoculars to provide a bit of friction to stop the binoculars from twisting and the need to over tighten. I suspect that this twisting with the threads is something that would happen with any binocular adapter, so I would not worry too much about that. The threading worked well with my camera tripod and with my Nikon Action Extreme binoculars.
Juat received this unit 2 days.... Television appearance is great.... Definitely no problem with appearance of unit... Delivered 2 weeks ahead of estimated date.... Very happen with delivery service...
To make a long story short, this TV died on me in less than a year. It turns out that something is wrong inside the picture tube, and it must be replaced. Looking here, this seems to be a common problem. The tube itself is under warranty, but the authorized repair shop is so far away, and the labor costs are so high, that repairing it is not cost-effective and it's a giant paperweight after only eleven months of ownership.The only authorized repair place is fifty miles away, and there's is no way I can transport this on my own. After spending about $200 on a diagnostic and travel for the repair technician, I find out that the total repair cost to fix the TV will be $450, about the replacement cost.Panasonic customer support is *horrible.* I spent weeks trying to get someone there to help me. Three times I was told that my issue had to be forwarded to a "field service technician," and that he would be contact me within 24 to 48 hours. No one ever did. Only two months later was I finally able to get someone to help me. Panasonic has an "unsatisfactory" rating at the Better Business Bureau.So now I'm going to go buy a Sony. I'm sure it and I will be very happy together.
I recently purchased the HP Printable Tattoos for my IPod Mini. They were impossible to locate, since the minis have been discontinued, but I found them at Walmart. They provide a cheap, creative way to decorate your IPod, much cheaper (and much more fun) than just buying a case from the store. I would recommend buying a clear case to put over it for protection, but they do stay on for awhile. This adds a much more personal touch (as you can design your very own tattoo) to your IPod, and also guarantees that no one else you know will have quite the same covering for their IPod. So what's there to lose?
This case works well for the cameras specified. It doesn't have any bells or whistles, it's just a holder to keep the camera from getting scratched.
I have 25 yeasr expetience with PCs and networking. I am not a pro, but a fully qualified home user, having setup and used many systems. This router was not hard to install, but it requires frequent resets. The range gradually decreased, until after 3 months it does not work at all. Buy any other wireless router. I will not buy any D-Link product again.
YOU'LL NEVER BEAT THE PRICE AT A LOCAL STORE, GREAT QUALITY AND REALLY INEXPENSIVE. PERFECT FOR THE APPLE 3G..AT 2/3RDS LESS THAT AT A APPLE RETAILER SELLING THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT...
It certainly gets the electrons from my video card to my monitor. What will they think of next ???
As with all Monster products, this one works great. The only drawback is,... they are a bit short, only .75M. So I had to move some of my other equipment around to make it work. After that, everything else is fine. I think that a full Meter would be just right and 2 meters just leaves cable lying on the floor. Are you listening Monster Cable Guys?
It's always tempting to use your shirt to try and clean a lens, but then when you realize that you only made it worse you regret it. This is a must have for photographers & videographers alike. After spending so much money on professional gear, it's worth spending a few bucks on tools like this to extend their life. You will not regret purchasing this (and if you do, send it to me =)
Works as good as any other hdmi cable you would buy from retail stores for 20-30 times the price. Still not sure how they sell them so cheap. You will not find a better deal anywhere else, or on anything else.
Its a SATA cable.... It does what it says its supposed to do. It did seem a bit shorter than others but that wasn't a problem for me since I don't like a jumble of wires all over anyways.
This product is NOT an EPSON cartridge. It is a poorly designed cheap substitution that does not work in all of the stated Epson printers. My Epson does not even recognize the cartridge once inserted. If you look at the fine print, you see that this is not being sold as an Epson manufactured cartridge, but the seller has done a slick job of hiding that fact......My recommendation - DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT.....
This toner is as good as the OEM toner for much less money. I won't buy HP toners ever again! This is my second toner cartridge from them and they are good long lasting products!
Unit works as advertised and came with the latest firmware already installed. I have not experienced any of the problems others have written about. This model has great sound with the provided earphones. Lack of folder navigation no problem at all since ID3 tags are used to automatically organize your music and books. I also own a Creative MuVo Micro and I think the Sandisk Sansa is far superior to that one in sound and quality. And I can't imagine why anyone would pay substantially more for a comparible iPod.
This is a very good Sony Walkman, I have had several other brands of "Walkmans" and none of them can compare to the original. Sound quality is not quite on par with the higher end Walkmans but still sounds better than anything else on the market. Instead of buying a new portable CD player, I recommend you look around for some used Sony Walkmans, these CD players seem to be a dieing breed, I now have 8 of them, all of them used. In short, I would highly recommend this CD player.
I have been using these headphones for about a year now mostly when I run. Though they may feel a bit loose on the ear, they actually stay on very securely. It just takes a little getting used to. I also wear glasses and do not feel that these get in the way at all. The sound quality is very good, but all I have to compare it to are the free headphones that come with something like an MP3 player. I am not convinced that it is so good that it's worth paying $50 for.
Just got my first one of these and after examining it I tried it on my old starter kit "throwaway" lens. What a nice job it did! No streaking like when I use tissues and liquid. No problem wiping it around the lens in a circular motion ala the tissue method and What A Difference when done. The brush is a no-nonsense brush as well - very dense set of soft bristles that is recessed into the pen to keep it clean (wish it had a cap for the brush as well).
I found the sound very crisp and clear. The fit however, became quite uncomfortable over time. On a bikeride or skiing with anything over your ears (for warmth) the buds became very uncomfortable. On the rowing machine as your neck and shoulders moved the buds would move in and out as well, so the sound would ebb and flow. There is definitely a sonic sweet spot and if the buds move around you can hear the difference. If your neck is in a fairly static position and you don't have anything over your ears they work okay.
this is an awsome product. i love to watch the pictures. it is a sweet product.
Why does Walmart sell 6' HDMI cables for $28 but you can get them on Amazon for &lt;$1.00? I have no idea. But the cables came fast, they work, and my credit card does not seem to be stolen. So far, you can't beat this with a stick!
It has velcro walls so you can make the compartment big as you want it. The cushion is big enough to protect the lens and accessories if I were to drop it. I have a Nikon D40 with standard lens 25mm-55mm, 35mm F/1.8 Nikkor lens, 55-200mm VR Nikkor telephoto lens and a Nikon speedlight flash, charger plug in, and the usb cable. There is a flap around the zipper so when it rains, it can't seep through the zipper. Overall, the best camera bag that is worn with both shoulders. Even though it looks small around my back, it is extremely practical.
Pros:Nice rubber feet keep the keyboard in place.Very solid thunk when you hit the keys, unlike most keyboards which make a much higher-pitched click.Very nice feel when pressing keys -- a somewhat cushioned feel.Nice control of system volume.Cons:The letters on the keys are not fun to look at, for a number of reasons. The font just looks too thick and boxy; symbols are small and ill-defined -- esp. the asterisk. Most importantly, the letters are not aligned. Yes, you read that right. Each letter is in a slightly different location on the key. No rhyme or reason -- just apparent manufacturing defectiveness. My "R", e.g., is a couple mm above my "Y" -- not the actual key, but the letter on the key. Same issue for horizontal placement. Some people probably wouldn't care. I am not a touch typist and so look at my keyboard frequently. I took the font quality and the reliable positioning of letters of my OEM Dell keyboard for granted....until I started using this one.The keys are slightly smaller and less curved than most full-size keyboards.The space bar is not as wide as normal.There is a slight delay on occasion from pressing key to seeing character on screen. I am using a wired USB connection, and have never seen this in three years of using the OEM Dell keyboard with PS/2 connection.A lot of the cons are nits, but they are enough to make me not recommend this keyboard. Overall, I would rate it as slightly above-average, but the cost is also a bit above average - hence, the 3-star rating.
I used these as stocking suffers. They are a fun little toy and after a couple tries I figured out how to use it (google helped). The battery could last longer, but I found it to be an amusing item.
I picked up a set of Acoustech towers to augment my 5.1 setup and am I glad I did! The horns really delivery a spectacularly clear and live sound that isn't harsh at all. My CD collection is taking on new life and my home theater rocks! I added the center channel speaker later and it was equally impressive and complements the towers. Not since I bought my first turntable have I been this excited about my home audio. It even inspired me to dip into the world of DVD Audio to revisit some of my favorite albums in surround sound and now I'm a DVD Audio junkie. Acoustech, it's all your fault!
I am very happy with this keyboard and mouse. The only thing that is taking some getting used to is the position of the function keys. Otherwise, I am pleaesd with this. I use the keyboard for data entry, etc. and have had no issues.
ML-1740 is an excellent printer for use with a single PC at home or small business.Pro's,1. Excellent print quality, much better than any inkjet would.2. Drum and toner are a single unit. So there are no drum replacement costs unlike Minolta 1350W or Brother laser printers.3. Toner/drum costs are very low, can be refilled at home easily 2-3 times (just pull out the round black cap & pour in the black powder).4. Fast print speeds, again much more than inkjets.5. Small, decent looking and light weight.6. Has an internal paper tray (250 pages) like a real laser.7. Toner saver mode for times when you don't need the best quality.8. Low printer price after rebate and deals at local stores.Con's,1. It makes a lot of noise, more than an inkjet. More than HP 1012 (its also bigger than 1012).2. The included toner is a starter one. (1000 pages instead of 3000 on a standard one)3. Paper curls more than one would like.4. Takes 30 secs to come out of sleep mode.5. Seems to consume a lot of power, house lights flicker when printer turns on (but not as bad as Minolta).6. Refilled toner starts to leak after about 2 refills (probably because of expsoure to light?).Overall this a great printer with excellent print quality. Dump your inkjet and get this laser now!
Good switching box. Mine used for Laptop out and iPod out hooked to desktop speakers and using the headphone jack. Double-sticked it to the side of my monitor for push button convenience.Front headphones output is in conjunction with the output jacks on the rear of the unit. In otherwords, an amp hooked on the back as output and the headphones hooked to the front operate at the same time. So to only listen on the headphones, you'd need to turned the other output off.
It works great. Easy setup. No problems. Just what I needed to scan images out of books for lectures.
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The product was just as advertised. Item was send out immediately, and receive within 3 days. I would absolutely buy from this vendor again. Thanks!
The filter I received is very hard to rotate. I almost returned it, but it appears to be otherwise O.K. I will make it work for me.
well made, has many pockets on the inside door flap, and is adjustable inside, does not fit the battery sound dock as well as the plug in one, but does work.
I used these batteries to power my Nikon rangefinder for my golf outings. They seem to last forever, the last one I had last about over 2 years.
So far this is the best video card I used, fast and a great overclocker.You just can not beat this price. I payed like double this a year ago This card does run a little warm when oc'ed Other than that its a super card.
I had researched this lens for almost 4 months before actually deciding to purchase. Like a lot of people that just bought their 7D with the kit lens, I was secretly wishing I had the funds to purchase the Canon 24-70 f2.8L. Unfortunately that lens is a sizable investment when building your kit on a budget.Thats when the Sigma came in. Sigma has a few lenses in this focal length, all with the same speed (f2.8). One at about a $350 price point, one with an $800 price point, and this one at about $550. The lower price point could be compared to the low end Canon lenses. Fairly quality glass for the price you pay, but very under built (plastic). The higher end lens can be compared to almost the L. Very well built, internal zoom, and HSM for quiet and fast zoom. This lens could be compared to a mid level Canon EF lens. Very well built, just lacking the bells and whistles of the high-end version.I had a chance to test this lens out on Manhattan Beach in California, and the first thing I noticed was how sharp the lens is between f4-5.6. The focus at f2.8 is clean as well, but does have some soft edges shooting closer to the 70mm range. Still very much a quality image coming out of a lens at less then half the price of the L.The Sigma 24-70 EX DG Macro has an interesting way of getting into Manual focus. There are two switches, one near the base of the lens and the is the focus ring itself that you pull back to engage. Not too big of en issue when shooting video really since you have no need to engage the auto-focus in video mode, but can take some getting used to when switching back forth from video to still.This also is big. Not quite as big as the L, but very close. It also has matte-like finish that really looks slick. I love the shape of this lens as well. Really looks kickass on the 7D body. Be prepared to drop a little extra cash on the filters however as the thread is 82mm. The upside though is all the filters you buy for this lens, you could actually use a step-down ring and not have any worries of vignetting as far as I know.PROS: Very solid build, fast focus, fast speed (constant f2.8)CONS: No IS (but neither does the current L), slightly soft edges at 2.8/70mm, Large filters neededIf you don't have enough cash to drop on the L series lens, but still want a quality lens, absolutely go for this lens. Very happy with this purchase.
I love it, it a bit small, love the orange color inside too. Too bad not enought inside pockets. Just enought for a laptop and a small file. If you looking for something that can hold large file, this is not the right now.
This is one of my best buys. I am using this charger every day since over a year and all batteries love it. I call this a long term investment.
I purchased this portable DVD unit due to a need for a long lasting battery for a looping video at 10 hour long 'tabling' events. By following the provided instructions on how to get the most amount of use-time from the CGR-H712 battery that came with this Panasonic DVD-LS82, I am absolutely thrilled to say that it provided me with EVERYTHING I needed: MORE than enough battery life for the 10 hour event, fabulous picture, ease of use. I highly recommend this item! P.S. the seller was wonderful, too - a very responsive and responsible business person. I highly recommend purchasing from them, too.
They're like McDonald's hamburgers - they look much better in the pictures. In reality, they are cheap, flimsy and don't produce sound very well. Very disappointed with this product.
I bought this as a student needing to lighten my backpack (endless photocopies and pages of stuff...) It has been perfect. While the quality isn't necessarily top of the line, it is excellent considering the size and cost. There isn't a lot of software of documentation included, but it really isn't needed.As for the win2k/xp drivers, all you need to do is ask. I sent an email to tech support and the drivers were delivered to my inbox within 15 minutes (Really!) It has been working flawlessly ever since.The only problem I have ever had is remembering to make sure that the paper is inserted all the way, but that isn't the scanner's fault.This scanner has brought me one step closer to being an entirely paper-free student!(Rating: 4 stars for quality, price, and usability + 1 bonus for excellent customer service and to counterbalance low ratings from people who don't know how to contact tech support)
Bough 2 cases, 1 for my wife's 9mm and 1 for my 40cal. These are the perfect size for these guns. Cases seem quite durable and latches seem very secure.
Every once in awhile I end up in a place where the wireless net is very poor. I bought this cable as a backup to hard connect when necessary and it works great. Good price, was delivered quickly and it works. That's it.
I bought 2 of these one for the east coast and one for the west. While I was visiting my parents I scanned 2500 old photos from their library so we could all have copies. It is very portable and takes up little space.
I haven't had a bit of trouble with this hub, which runs everything I've plugged into it and has solved a lot of problems for me (created by my former, inferior hub). Highly recommended!
There's certainly nothing pretty about this charger kit - however, that's not what I was going for. After looking on the Apple website, and doing some comparison shopping on Amazon, this is the set I settled on. With my Amazon Prime, I ended up paying less than $5 for this.It does exactly what I need - I leave the car charger piece in my car, and then when I'm traveling with my ipod, I charge it that way - otherwise, I just plug it into the computer. I found it difficult to find an inexpensive wall charger for my ipod, and this is perfect, the plug also can be used for other USB charger items, my sister has used it to charger her Zune in the past. For the price, you really couldn't ask for anything more.
I will caveat that I bought my wife an i-Pod last year and she loves it. This was the one rare time that electonics worked as a gift for the wife. Luckily, I was able to use it quite a bit and got a good feel for how it and HD players operate. Anyway, I'm not an apple hater or anything, but a few things bothered me about the i-Pod, so when I went in the market for a HD player, I wanted to see what else was out there. I've owned the iRiver H140 for over three months. Although I wouldn't exactly give it 5 stars, it definitely deserves more than four. I've outlined pros/cons, with some inevitable comparisons to i-Pod.PROS:- Long battery life... They claim 16 hours and I've gotten pretty close to that. I-Pod gets about six.- Plug and play... If you have Windows Explorer (or whatever OS equivalent), you can literally plug in the H140, copy in the tunes, and you're ready to go. I-Pod requires the use of iTunes software.- Fast transfer... It takes me about 4 minutes per GB.- Organization... You can organize your music however you want, since it uses a folder file system (like Windows Explorer).- OGG support... Ogg is way better than mp3, especially for listening to live recordings (make up about 1/3 of my collection). It's similar to VBR mp3, but takes up less space. Also supports WMA, WAV, and ASF.- Features... There's some good stuff here: built-in voice recorder, line in/out, optical in/out, .txt file reader, FM tuner, and more.- Firmware upgradeable... They listen to customer feedback and apply some changes in the upgrades. Although it tends to take a while for the releases, at least it's upgradeable. There are two releases due out in the next couple months.- Fully functional backlit remote... You can see this in the picture and really takes this product to the next level.- Easy to use... Although people have mentioned &quot;learning curves&quot; and &quot;difficult to navigate&quot; on these reviews, it actually is extremely easy to copy files from your PC, turn it on, and play the music. Yes it's true that you will have to learn how to use the multitude of features, but I was able to read the entire manual online before I even got the player, so I already knew how to use most of it. If you know the difference between pressing a button and holding down a button, you will do fine.- Big display... Nice 8-line display. The remote has a 4-line display.- Value... at $379 for 40 GB, you can't go wrong. It's well built and sturdy (no plastic). You can find cheaper players out there, but that's what you will get. I-Pods (all Apple products) are expensive in general.- Stable... So far I have had zero issues. The i-Pod has frozen up on us quite a few times.- Stop button... Had to throw this in here because the i-Pod has no stop button and it p*sses me off.CONS:- Slower navigation... It's actually not that slow, but when compared to the i-Pod wheel it lags a little. If you can get used to scrolling up to find something near the end of the alphabet (i.e. Rolling Stones) you will be fine.- Questionable case... it comes with a brown leather case that's kind of ugly and adds to its size, but at least it comes with it.- Lack of accessories... there are not too many accessories made specifically for the H series. I did find a universal RCA car adapter (couldn't find the same one on amazon though) that works with 5V.- No clock... this sucks mainly because you can't date your recordings.- Can't record from FM radio... in case you do this.- Slower startup time... Here is a big trade-off because the i-Pod starts right up (takes about 2 seconds) because it's always in &quot;standby&quot; mode, which is why the battery drains so fast. The iRiver shuts down to conserve battery power, but still only takes about 8 seconds to start up. There is an optional DB functionality that helps organize your songs by genre, etc., which makes for slower startup time (I've heard), but I don't use this.- Tiny 1/2 second gap between songs... this sucks but they fixed it and will be released in one of the next two firmware upgrades.So really what it came down to for me was the pros were big advantages and the cons were minor. I'm not saying this is the best player for everyone (again, my wife loves the i-Pod and I'm not sure how she would do with the H140). It defintely has more power functions than most, if not all, HD players.I would greatly recommend this product to anyone looking for a HD player, *especially* if you are looking to buy an i-Pod.
my favorite earphones... they have amazing bass power!!!recommand for people who listens to HIPHOP
This is my very first digital voice recorder and I bought it to record lectures at college. I go to a small community college and so we sit close together, which means you can hear everything the person sitting next to you, behind your or 2 rows back. That is where the 4 stars only come in.If I record the lecture then try and play back right away, via the speaker, not the headphones, I can hear the professor, but I have to turn the volume up all the way, I can really hear the person 2 rows back the coughed, or when I erased something in my notebook, or the chalk/marker on the board. That is annoying. If I put noise reduction on high, it does help, but it's not crystal clear, however it is a DVR, so we can't expect miracles. If I do the same thing (noise reduction) and play it though the earbuds, it's much clearer, pretty much like when I sat there and listened to the lecture, I've figured out that this is because it's playing back in mono via the speaker, and stereo via the earbuds. Note the setting I have it on is "conference", not dictation, bc even though I sit up front, the teachers constantly move around and dictation wouldn't pick up everything, however I may try it one day.The design is great, but it would have been nice to have a case, however, a quick fix to that is buy a hard eye glasses case and you have a nice sturdy case!I saw one review that complained there was not off switch and they kept removing the batteries. Had they read the directions, they would have found out the "hold" switch on the side is your off button.The external mic which comes w/it is neat, but really cuts your time down, so I don't use it. The buttons are easy to use, as are the directions, if you read every step, and there is a handy card that tells you everything that you can keep w/your DVR. It has great features, see item description, all of which do what they say they do! It DOES NOT come w/the remote as shown in this listing, but you don't need it.I did not buy this to play music, but for giggles I tried it and wow, I was impressed! It was CD quality! I'd keep some on there, but again, that would cut my time down too much and I like to record on HQ, making it fast and easy to upload the files to my computer since they record on HQ in wma format.The uploading or downloading is fast and simple. I can download a 1 hour file in less than 30 seconds to my computer. I love my new toy and it will stay w/me for my college career!I just wish they would have made it chargeable and/or did something about it not picking up every single ambient noise.
We purchased the Sima Quick Connect for use with our Cannon Powershot to take photos for our business in areas which require camera footage of exhaust ducts. In addition to this item we purchased the Opteka MP100 Monopod. We have used both on numerous occassions with no issues. Our Thanks to the Seller for these products, they were both received earlier than expected, packaged extremely well and condition was perfect. The price is very reasonable and we intend to purchase these items again for another business camera we have. Thank You
Like how the wire is tough and seem like it would be hard for it to get damaged. Best RCA cable out there
I use this in place of a dock at work. I works perfectly. Occasionally I use it with the laptop open. It's really sturdy. Even though it's a bit bouncy, the laptop is secure. I like the hole in the back for cables as well. Nice design, well manufactured, looks like it belongs with the rest of my Apple things.
Product works good, should work in all 90-94 subaru legacys. I use these because when going to put the stock stereo back in it makes it a lot easyier
like the compact size and the control works like it should. Good value for what I needed it to do.
Sleek design. Good picture quality and a prompt shipment from Amazon. The only thing that leaves a bit to be desiered is the battery life. Canon could have done better on that front.
I always compare prices between HP website and Amazon. Since it is the same ink the best price (+shipping) is who I order from. Almost always Amazon gives me the best price. Check it out you will see for yourself.
I bought this battery to have as a backup for the identical one that came with my Canon Powershot G5. The battery is fabulous. I've always been very displeased with the shooting capacity of digital cameras in general - they would run out of battery in a very short time. This battery was one of the deciding factors for me buying a Canon Powershot G5. According to a test on dpreview, it's the best performing battery (when used in the G3) out there for any digital camera (at the time of testing).I've taken a few thousand pictures with it so far, and I'm very pleased. When using the LCD display for a mix of movies and pictures (on my G5), I get around 600 pictures out of one fully charged battery. I've never completely &quot;emptied&quot; the battery with the LCD screen off (preview only), but based on my experience so far, I would think that you'll get somewhere between 600-1000 pictures out of one fully charged battery - maybe more - when the LCD is not on all the time. If you take a lot of pictures (I can easily take 500 on a weekend trip), I would still recommend buying an extra battery though. I'm panicked about ever running out of battery (or memory) while I'm shooting.Should you buy a cheaper non-Canon brand equivalent battery? I've not tried an equivalent for the BP-511, but I've got a DigiPower equivalent for my Canon Powershot S200 (Elph II), and it's crap. I would never buy and equivalent for my G5 camera, because in my experience, it's quite apparent that you get what you pay for.Pros:* Extremely good capacity - 500-1000 pictures on one charge with normal use.* Charges relatively quick in my G5 - about 90 minutesCons:* Very heavy. It'll weigh down your camera, but for the capacity it provides, I personally think it's worth it.Conclusion: It's a very good battery - capacity is fabulous. I've had no problems with it - it doesn't overheat, it doesn't stop working, and so far after about 6 months of operation, I've noticed no drop in capacity. I give it an unconditional 5 stars!!!
Shipping speed was very good; delivery to Boston was less than 3 days after placing order.The package contains cables and a few instructions. You MUST BE VERY CAREFUL when you connect the subwoofer. The pins at the end of the cable tend to bend/ break easily if fitting is tried forcefully. It is better to take some time and align the pins to the holes carefully.Bass is excellent; deep full but the satellites can not match subwoofer power. Sound remains crisp and clear but lacks the clarity of more expensive systems.The system is a bargain for a small room for the prize. Highly recommended for those than need a decent solution in reasonable prize.
We received this monitor as a shower gift. I can hear my son crying myself before I can hear him on the monitor! There is SO MUCH static we don't even bother with it any more. We just leave the door open a little and keep an ear out. Don't waste your money or some one elses!
Do not buy this radio. I got one and the second speaker did not work. At one time these radios were good. Quality has gone down. The RCA plug was cheap. I returned the Model Two and I am looking for another good table top radio.
cheap and works right!!! I love it recomend it to everyone who has a cassett intake!!! I love it!!! :)
Nice, large and visible screen. like the touch function but find the soft holder not rigid enough and when exercising, arms can inadvertently change the function when not wanting to... will switch .like all ipods, it doesn't hold a charge long, and must have a computer in order to recharge - no battery possiblity or plug in. SO if you are on the road w/o a computer and want to take it you're sol.
If you read my other review you will see that this one works good, but is better when you use the booster, and then I attached it to the RCA flat (large) antenna. Good reception -crystal clear. Without the second antenna, the reception was fair (especially in the compromised area of the house).
Bought this product because it says it's compatible with Windows ME (don't ask, neighbor didn't want to upgrade).Product not compatible with Windows ME.Manufacturer website is a joke.Distributor isn't fixing the product description.
I liked my earbuds so much that I purchased more pairs for each of my two teenage boys. We all had Bose noise cancelling headphones. The Bose work great but are cumbersome to carry around. With the exception of the base range, the sound quality is almost as good as the Bose and cancel out sounds almost as well. You cannot beat the quality for the price! (Be careful of counterfeit Sennheisers however.)
It's borderline criminal how much ink this unit goes through, how much the ink costs, and how it's completely proprietary to canon.I never want to print anything and seldom do because it seems like I'm always stuffing ink cartridges in it.If you don't want to print much (hehe), it's a nice unit with all the features it has. Scanner works well. Fax works well but the receive modes are a little hard to figure out. Manual is fair.
****AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR OF USAGE, I HAVE UPDATED MY REVIEW! THIS TRIPOD HAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED ME WITH ITS DURABILITY!****After over a year of usage, here is an update to my first review:1) I would re-rate this tripod as a 4 instead of a 3. It has lasted much longer than I expected with no tripod failures whatsoever, just a bag strap failure which was easily fixed with a D-ring.2) The bag is indeed not tight as Bobby states in his comment. Just make sure you loosen the pan head and fold it appropriately. There is plenty of room to fit the tripod into the bag easily without having to force it into the bag.3) The plastic components on the bag straps are too weak to last for extended usage. I routinely strap the tripod to my back while walking/hiking. My plastic strap connector broke off and dumped the tripod on the ground. I replaced the plastic connector with a beefy metal D-ring and everything has worked fine.4) I use the tripod outdoors regularly and have no problems to report after over one full year of usage. It works fantastic. The tripod itself has lasted much better than I expected. I still expect it to break unexpectedly at any given time, but I would go right back out and probably buy the same thing if it did break.***ORIGINAL REVIEW IS BELOW***Original Title: Good for Occasional Indoor UseThis tripod is composed of some relatively well manufactured aluminum (though it's questionably thin), mated to objectionably poor plastic components. Upon first use it is wise to slowly and methodically move the tripod throughout its range of motion in order to gently grind the mis-aligned plastic pieces down (especially true for raising/lowering the center mast as the mast teeth tend to catch). If you are not exceptionally careful upon first use, the aluminum pieces are likely to break the plastic components they rub against. After a few gentle uses the aluminum wears down the plastic enough to allow rougher handling without such great fear of breakage. However, it must be stated that the fear of breakage never quite leaves the user entirely. The bag that comes with the tripod is an extremely tight fit. It is tight enough that the user must be careful not to break the tripod when placing it into the bag. I can only suggest this tripod for occasional home video use. (i.e. it's okay if you just want to set up a camera in the corner and then never/rarely touch the tripod during filming.)
I've had this camera since soon after it's release and it continues to delight me. The A2 is not the best for beginners or casual shooters. But, if you are an enthusiast who wants total control of something with a 28-200 zoom that is much more portable than its SLR equivalent, get it!
THIS IS A PIECE OF JUNK. SOUND QUALITY IS MEDIOCRE AND NOT AS GOOD AS THE 18 YEAR OLD PHILLIPS SINGLE PLAY IT REPLACED. THE REAL PROBLEM IS PROGRAMMING IT - IT'S IMPOSSIBLE. YOU CAN PUSH THE "SELECT DISC" BUTTON A HUNDRED TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS AND SELECTING A TRACK IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE - YOU HAVE ABOUT 3 SECONDS TO IMPUT NUMBER BEFORE PLAY STARTS. THAT'S OFFSET BY THE WAIT BETWEEN DISC SHUFFLING. LOOK AT SOMETHING ELSE.
optics better than anticipated. I bit bulky but still fits in normal pocket. Easy to carry compared to bonoculars.
i have used these cards in the past. they are good enough. but of course things can always break which is rare for solid state media.not sure if i like the 3 month turn around time for data recovery of course i didnt actually send the card back so potentially that is the worst case timeframe.---------------------------------------------------------Part Number: TS16GSDHC6We have reviewed your request for RMA replacement and/or data recovery. Transcend can attempt to recover your inaccessible/corrupt data and then send you a replacement* product with your original files already on the new device. Please remember that Transcend does not guarantee or promise any success at data recovery as some or all of the files may not be recoverable. This process must be done at our HQ in Taiwan and it will take up to 3 months or more before you get the replacement device sent back to you. Please note that if you wish for Transcend to proceed with data recovery on your device, you will need to print-out and sign the attached "Data Authorization Form" and then return the form to ME by email or fax (714-921-2111) before we can send your device to our HQ to start the data recovery process. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions concerning either of these procedures. We look forward to hearing back from you on this matter at your earliest convenience.*Product replacement is subject to the terms & conditions as outlined in our warranty guidelines.Regards,Customer Service ManagerTRANSCEND INFORMATION1645 N BRIAN STORANGE CA 92867-3423 USA
The UV protector came very dirty with caked on mud/grease although I didn't find any scratches. So I don't know if this item has been used or not. other than that it works well
I purchased this unit about 1.5 years ago. Both dvd and vcr played well for about 1 year. Then the dvd player stopped reading the dvds. I cleaned the unit and it still didn't help. For awhile you could watch the dvd and half way through the movie it would just freeze up. The machine would be really hot. You could turn it off, the machine would cool off and then try again. The same thing would happen. NOW, nothing happens. When you put the disc in, it does nothing. It just makes a clicking sound... The vcr works fine. No problem with it eating the tapes as others have. I am very annoyed, because now I have a vcr that works, with the dvd that doesn't. I don't want to stack another dvd player on top or to the side, and I hate to throw away a vcr that works fine...
I own Monster FM transmitter - this model for more than 2.5 years now. As the other review has mention - it does the job very well. I use this with my 20GB ipod - one of the older ones - 2nd gen I think.I live in Chicagoland and it works fine in city as well as in suburbs. You may need to change stations as you move from city to burbs. With this FM transmitter, I have travelled- from Chicago to Boston,NJ-NY,WV- from San Fran to LA, San Diego, Las Vegas- inner parts of AlaskaOver all I have passed through more than 20 states and it has always worked!Yeah, in CA sometimes I had difficulty may be because of too many radio stations but other than that it has worked great everywhere. It's little expensive but it's worth every penny.
I used this lens w a Canon 10D cropped sensor lens. The combination was killer. I took so many wonderful images. The images were sharp, full of contrast, w beautiful color. Did I mention inexpensive, small and light weight. Maybe I was lucky? Eventually, I gave my 10D w this lens to my son.Maybe I never used the lens on a full sized sensor camera. I am considering buying another copy w an APS Canon such as a Rebel XSi as a walk around travel camera.Note that this is a very simple lens design w relatively few pieces of glass between the subject and the sensor.IMO, not fair to expect too much in optical performance such as edge to edge sharpness on a full sensor camera.On the other hand, I am a prime lens photographer and I believe that lenses with fewer glass elements are preferable and lenses with too many glass elements, as "perfect" their design and construction might be, do not escape "optically unscathed".Others will disagree. That is my opinion, based on my personal experience and perception.
I once bought a Netgear Print Server about 2yrs ago and it did not work. Thought all Printer servers are the same and assuming the high-ends version are better, but out of my price range. Today (Oct 17, 2009), I saw this D-Link DP-301U at Fry's for $19.99 bought and give it another try with my Canon D320 ImageClass it works as charm. Very easy to find the Printer Server specific IP & MAC ID by looking up the via my Wireless Router. It has a built-in web browser configuration as well. It is not necessary to use the CD came with it. Recommend Reserved an IP on the router to match this printer server MAC/IP addy then attached the USB Printer into the Ethernet port, all less than 3 minutes! It is longer to install drivers to each on my PC on the network. Now this Stationary Printer becomes Wireless Printer and versatile print sharing with the network. Very impressed!! Highly Recommended for those old Printers still with USB!!!!
This sata will serve its purpose well if you need a longer one. I needed it to run through my case since I just recently invested in a new tower. Probably not long enough for a full size tower depending on locations of your hardware. Works good.
I had almost immediate delivery and the pens work great. I had no problems. I didn't check to see if they have stylus refills but I will later.
excellent product had my first for 5 years. cannot beat the comfort of this jewel. As far as I'm concerned there is no other except maybe the same thing in a cordless, ( but I'm not into cordless stuff)
now first off im not a pro in audio. and even though this sub is for automobiles, i use the one i got for home audio uses and its great. it loud and gives my music an extra KICK. its just a great, cheap sub.
Initially bought these phones for home recording. At first they were a little tight on my wide head, but after a while they broke in and were very comfortable.For recording, I found these phones to accentuate the bass a little too much.However, for ham (amateur) radio, they are excellent for discerning weak signals.A short wave enthusiast would probably also like these phones.
I have no idea if its really cat6e, but works just as well as a cat5e. There is also no idication that it is from cables to go.
I waited a month befroe reviewing this product to determine how well it would function. So far, I have played at least 10 tapes and several CD's with no problem. Everything has functioned as promised and I am very happy.
Great item for persons with hearing impairment in one ear. Let's you balance your headphones for stereo, otherwise it all seems to come out of one ear.Only problem is the length of the cord. However, cable ties work well or take it to an electronic repair shop to have the cord shortened.
I bought it just under 2 years ago, never gave me problems until one day, two weeks ago it just wouldn't turn on. Gateway wouldn't let me talk to them about their monitor without paying them, because it was "out of warranty." Gateway monitors only hav e a 1-year warranty, they are pretty confident about their product aren't they? Paying just to talk to them without any guarantees did not seem like a good use of my limited finances. So i took it in to both a Best Buy and an independent monitor repair. Both gave me estimates of $150 to replace the panel because the panel had been shot. The panel is the part that takes in the power cord. The independent people told me that Gateway had switched from japanese panel parts to non-japanese panel parts a few years ago so that they can drop their monitor prices, so you can get more "value." Well, i got screwed. It made no sense for me to invest another $150 dollars in a 2-year old monitor, so i threw it out, and bought a Samsung 19" for $200 and it comes with a 3 YEAR WARRANTY. I strongly suggest you look for monitors with extended warranties. These LCDs are NOTHING like the old CRTs that can last 100 years.
When purchasing products of this type it is very important that all the specs match all requirements. Seller supplied the specs and the product matched them all. Good purchase and totally satisfied.
This is a used camera, but one that I use regularly. It replaces my origional W-1 which lost the battery door in a mishap. I am very pleased with the purchase.
Its sound effects are great. The idea for this is just brilliant. I love listening to music anywhere I go, but you will have a hard time getting it to stay on. Other than that its fantastic!
Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV AntennaI received the antenna waiting on my porch after work today (free delivery!). The box is marked as "Outdoor" but I have read reviews that it works well indoors. I Jerry rigged the installation and mounted it on a torcherie lamp close to the TV. I then fired up the TV.All I can say is that this antenna provided me with the best picture and sound since most of the local media has gone digital.I was recieving broadcast on an old GE Optima rabbit ear conneceted to an Insignia converter. The picture and sound was "pixilated" depending on atmospheric conditions.I am still using the Insignia converter, and with the DB2 antenna I am receiving satellite quality TV.Its not often that a product delivers what it says (or more) that it has to offer.
$150 for a headphone may not sound like intelligent spending, but for Bose quality - you wont feel sorry later.Three years back when I researched on headphones, Bose stood first except for this one negative point. Headphone is fragile - Broke when I opened the FedEx box - similar reviews.But, I have been using this all these three years - really much; went to school, travel a lot, work in New York City and it is just fine. Of course, it needs care - you cant put in your backpack just like that - but definitely is not at all bad.Here is why Bose still remains my favorite.Deep Music (Not just loud) and Light weight (Very first time, it took 4 hours to realize that theres something on my head)
not being a fan of dvd cases, i transitioned all my dvds to several wallets a few years back. after having issues with larger wallets falling apart and smaller wallets not zipping properly, i was more than pleased to discover these.the size is great, the capacity is great, but it is the sturdiness i am most pleased with. they seem to be made well (especially for the price) and the zipper works very well! with all my past larger wallets it was a pain to even get the zipper started (let alone completely zipped up), but these seem to have that issue resolved. hooray for properly working items!i will definitely purchase these again if i am in need of more!
In the past I've always stayed away from these "generic" toners, opting instead for the "brand name" ones. But with printers the price they are it just doesn't make sense any more. SO I gave it a shot. The first toner that came was defective. It created a triple print on each page with each successive one more faint. The replacement that I got seems to work fine. We'll see if it lasts as long as the specs claim.At this point it seems to have been worth the purchase price.
I paid $380 for a used lens that looked brand new out the box. At that price I had to buy it. The lens takes great pictures but it is a subsitute for the Nikon VR 105mm. The virbration reduction is the only thing missing. I have to shoot more off the tripod for shots like ring and marco shoots. The Nikon lens saves me a little more time. If you have the money buy the Nikon lens. However, If money is a concern the Sigma 105 is a great buy. The question would I recommend this lens to someone? YES! Am I happy with this lens? YES!
Perfect for use in my car. It works well with my old 1976 buick dial radio too.It was a little frustrating at first to tune it to a station until I realized that it takes 5-6 seconds to start transmitting.
I bought this battery to film a wedding and it lasted the whole 3 hours promised. I am very pleased with it.
This type of battery is hard to find and can be expensive. It's worth buying a couple of packs. The shelf life is over 8 years. They don't leak like alkaline, so you don't have to take out of their equipment,I use these for several flashlights that I own. They work EXACTLY the same as a Duracell or Energizer for 1/3 the price. Don't think you're getting more or less by buying a certain brand.Although, I can say from my experience that the Radio Shack brand of batteries are of less quality and reliability. Example: My father bought a couple of packs of this type from R.S. for over $12 and they barely worked at all.
The IOGear hi-speed USB 2.0 PCI card is a natural upgrade from USB 1.0. Upgrade equals faster, much faster, but then you knew that. This single slot card only needed to improve overall performance to be good, but it turns out to be the right economical choice for a top quality, flawless working form of upgrade. I can't recommend various flavors on the back of postage stamps, and it's equally hard to compare one USB board to another, but this is an amazing price point for the perfect quality and function that comes with this board. It's highly recommended.
If you want a quality network LAN computer card by an excellent company, this is it.
this headset is very disappointing. setting the volume above the half-way mark results in an audible hum. increase the volume and the hum becomes a significant distraction. thinking that the unit was defective, i contacted plantronics customer support, but was told that this behaviour was to be expected.although it had the features i wanted and is compact, i recommend looking for another headset.
I love this thing! I get to play all my songs at home without switching CD's back and forth or wearing earphones and it comes with a remote, plus it charges up your player and the sound is great! What more can you ask for - just buy it if you have this brand for your MP3 player!
Excellent set of head phones.For a college student, these are extremely affordable and still provide a quality so far above buds.Highly recommended.
This product is fantastic, but only on my MacBook Pro. I missed the fine print telling me that to watch an HD signal I needed a dual G5 or Intel Mac. Since I wanted my old PowerBook (1.25 G4) to be the TV, I'm out of luck. But, the picture is incredible on my Cinema Display and MacBook Pro from the Philips HDTV antenna. I haven't noticed it get hot like other posters, but probably am not using it as much as they are.The software included is quite satisfactory. My only complaint is the size of the recordings. A one hour digital recording was about 4 gigabytes. Seems like a lot.
This is a good travel hair dryer. Definitely way better than using those hair scorchers attached to hotel bathroom walls, but it's not on par with something you would want to use every day. It helps to use the attachment since it concentrates the airflow and helps to dry hair quicker and reduce frizziness.It folds up and packs nicely. I've had mine for about 2 years and the cord still retracts just fine.
This is a great product. I keep my Blu rays in this and it works flawlessly. I did buy from Discgear direct because they had buy one get one free with free shipping. The price was $59.00 for both. I also did the online for the menu of discs and that also work flawlessly.
this product is ok i guess for concealing an extension cord or two but that's it. bought it for tv wall mount cords. no way!!!!!
I bought the Palm Vx about 4 years ago for my wife.($...) and this hard case($...). She has loved it and uses it constantly. So, when I recently had a need for one of my own I naturally sought out a Vx. This was hard considering they no longer make them. However, I found a brand new Crensenda(realtor program Vx) with Palm 4.1 OS for $... and then bought this blue hard case for ... cents. It was just as my wifes(exactly) and looks brand new. The case is not supposed to snap. It would be a pain to open if it did and you DO NOT have to remove it to put it in the cradle. Simply open the case fully and center the PDA then place it in your cradle that you have elevated enough so the back case does not touch the table top. Simple and easy and it is a custom fit without bulkiness. This hard case is nice and just what I know it to be. I ordered a leather case with a belt clip too. My hard case will fit perfectly.
Luv it does what i need it to do! I use it on the go when I'm out with the family. I just plug it the car. And it charges quick. Didn't need to get another battery! Easy to use!
This is the best lens cleaning tool that I have ever used. Fits well in my camera bag with all the other 'junk' in there! Cleans well for 'on the go.'
I'm suprised at the quality for the price. I think I may buy more for gifts. Four more words required.
Received the switch today along with two HDMI cables. Switching between Dish Network HDTV, HD-XA2 and PS3. Unit is HDCP and HDMI ver. 1.3 complaint according manufacturer's literature. I can see no visible signal degradation though I am only using it up to 1080i. I was hesitant to buy since there were so many people saying the auto switch did not actually occur, but it does, except when the Dish is connected. I noticed that after connecting everything the switch powered up sans the power supply and with all of the equipment off, then I turned on the Toshiba HD DVD and nothing happened, until I switched manually. I realized that it was likely the Dish because of the stupid screen saver that is always on even when the receiver is off. If I can find where that feature can be turned off then the switch will work fine since the PS3 and the HD DVD both work fine in auto without the Dish receiver hooked up. 4 stars was due to nothing really deserving 5 stars, it works as advertised and is a suitable stand in until the Onkyo 875 I want is released.If you want an HDMI switch on the cheap this is it, just remember the auto feature works on output from a component and if an output is present it will stay with that one even if a new signal is presented.
Attached this to a Canon Powershot SD850 IS with no problems however it leans forward a little but can be corrected by placing the back leg lower. The legs are flexible and it's also good for carrying the camera when using the video on the camera. For the price, it's well made, can't complain. Get it; you never know when you might need it and it's small enough to carry around in your pocket or to throw in your glovebox.
Works great to conceal cords. Suggest that you not press it in place immediately because it adheres to the wall quickly. Use a blue tape under it or it will tear off your wall should you have to move it....Otherwise Cordmate 2 s a winner
This was a replacement for an older radar detector that has seen many years of service (also a Bel). So far I am completely satisfied with the new Bel Radar Detector.Amazon had the best price and shipped promptly as usual.
Marketing would lead you to believe this is a RAID card. It is not."Adaptec Serial ATA II RAID 1420SA card is a four-port controller featuring Adaptec HostRAID""HostRAID" is when the card uses the system hardware to do the calculations. Its not true RAID from the card.If you run any flavor of Linux, it will be that much more useless. Since Amazon reminded me with an email to do a review, I will see if I can still return it.Worthless piece of junk. I wish Adaptec, who used to be a respectable company, would be clear on what this card actually does."...an integrated RAID technology that maximizes system performance and uptime. The Adaptec 1420SA supports up to four 3Gb/s Serial ATA drives, Native Command Queuing, and offers RAID levels 0, 1, 10, and JBOD (individual drive). The Adaptec 48-bit logical block addressing (LBA) support enables use of disk drives exceeding 137 GB in capacity."I call B.S.[...]
I bought this TV for my mother just over 2 years ago. It wasn't my first choice but it was Christmas season and Panasonic and Samsung were out of stock, and HP always had a reputation for great scientific equipment back when I worked in that area, so I went for it. The picture was just OK, sound was good, until it just died. First the picture went black, the sound stayed a little longer, then it was gone too. In searching this site and elsewhere on the Internet I see that this is hardly a unique problem, I should have done my homework before I bought it. Now it's just e-waste after 2 years.
got the camera but cannot really do anything. Doesn't matter how long I charge, I cannot turn on the camera. The LCD shows &quot;change the battery&quot; and shutdown. Bad QA i guess. Or they ship a bad battery. Still nothing from Canon support yet. No star if I could since I could not even use the camera.
The Sto-Fen Gold Omni-Bounce works well for most indoor shots with my 580 EX-II. Because of the rubber edge strips on the EX-II it fits a lot tighter than on the original 580 EX and can sometimes be a little hard to remove from the flash.I also have a Omni-Bounce for the 430 EX flash and was pleased to find that it can stack completely inside of the slightly larger 580 models (white or gold) so saves valuable space in my carry case.As is clearly stated by Sto-Fen, the Omni-Bounce costs 2.5 stops, but with a 580 EX and shooting at ISO 400, that's really not a concern.The gold color does create a pleasing warming of most skin tones, but I'm not convinced that it's any different than just adjusting the color temperature setting in Photoshop, Aperture or Canon's DPP, or just using a manual camera color temp. offset to warm the image instead of using the automatic color temp. setting. This might be a worthwhile accessory for a "point and shoot" camera (with only automatic setting of flash CT) but anyone using it on a 580EX will have a DSLR and plenty of image processing software.
Bought my second 244T. I have owned the first one for more than one year. Prices have now come down enough that this screen is a very good buy.The color and resolution are excellent. The wide aspect format is very good for working with large spreadsheets.My only complaint is that the manual is written in a clumsy form of English that is hard to understand. Kind of like an old Japanese motorcycle manual.However, the unit is outstanding and well worth the price.
I have this HD DVD player connected to a Sony 42" LCD, with a resolution of 1,366 * 768 with a DVI input; I connected the DVD to the monitor with a Monster cable HDMI-DVI; also the DVD player is connected to an Onkyo Home Theater 6.1 System, through the Optical input.The image quality is Excellent, I had no problem connecting and configurating the HD DVD player. About the sound, the quality is excellent, like almost all players connected through Fiber Optical cables to an audio system with Dolby Digital and DTS decoder.I simply connect the HD DVD player to the monitor with the appropiate cables; to the H.T. system with Fiber Optic cable, and to the power. Turned it on, configure it ( Languages, screen type, Audio) and that is all I had to do.I do not give it 5 Stars because the size of the player, it is huge in comparison with any other DVD player. and the remote control is terrible, I can hardly read the words on it, it has no illumination at all, if you are planning to use it in a Home Theater enviroment, it would be really annoying.
THESE HEAD PHONES ARE GREAT, VERY CLEAR NICE FULL BASE. DOESNT TAKE ALOT TO DRIVE THEM EITHER, EITHER USING SOUND RECIEVER OR MP3 PLAYER ETC. THEY PERFORM VERY WELL. I AM A ADVID GAMER AND CLARITY MATTERS AS DOES WIDE SOUND RANGE, ANYWAY YOU GET THE POINT, BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK 5 STAR HEADPHONES.
I like the small size and ease of use. A good value over other MP3 players. The color screen is amazing in its clarity. I like that it holds a good number of pictures plus plenty of songs.
I had to cut off a piece for it to fit into my 07 Yaris but it works since the piece i put on it (it came with it) made it fit perfectly.
I bought this card to connect to external hard disks. The installation is very easy on my XP computer. However, this card simply does not work with my external USB 2 hard disks. I tried a few USB drivers on it. One (128 MB) worked, the other (4 GB) did not. My digital camera seemed to work with it. I reinstalled the card a few times, changed the bios settings, PCI slots and so on. Nothing helped. Now, I have to get a different USB 2 card.
Using w/ D90 - Not real happy - have to be on the side of the camera vs behind it - no documentation received with device. Wastrying to use to shoot birds on feeders - camera shuts down after 15 mins and then you must reset camera to use the remote. Maybe a different use would work
Has fit the bill from day one. A very nice surge protector, would purchase again.
I don't know about the 1 TB but my 500 GIG LaCie external drive crashed after a little over 1 year, with very little use. I lost all data. The cost of data reclaimation is prohibitive.I have had better luck with Western Digital units.
I could have opted for the cheaper 8 splitter, but now my server closet really looks organized. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a nice clean install.
I recently purchased the HP m7674n Media Center PC, which is essentially the same product as the m7680n. The difference between the two is the m7680n has 100 GB more of hard drive space and an additional DVD Recorder Drive. The computer is very fast and can handle multiple applications being open at the same time. For instance I can record a TV show, watch a video, rip a DVD, surf the internet and do a virus scan all at the same time! The TV Tuner is very useful as you don't have to worry about having to have an available tape of DVD to record a TV show. The Media Center provides you with many of the core features that Tivo provides at No Cost, whereas Tivo charges a monthly or lifetime fee. Ontop of that there is a built-in FM tuner which allows you to listen to the radio while using your computer. The built-in memory card reader allows me to transfer these media files from my computer onto my PSP's Memory Stick. There is also an S-Video jack which enables you to connect your computer to your television to watch your recorded TV shows on your television or simply surf the internet on the big screen. Lastly, I use the built-in HP Personal Media Drive Bay quite frequently. The Personal Media Drive (which is sold seperately) allows me to transport large files such as videos to multiple computers that wouldn't normally fit on a DVD or CD. Overall I think the computer is worth every penny.
This purchase was a great one.It is impossible to find a 50ft. high speed CAT5e ethernet cable in a store for five bucks; you stand to pay at least $25 or more in a leading retail store. That's what makes this purchase so nice. A 50ft CAT5e cable for around $5. Thats at least 75% cheaper than buying it in a store.That speaks for itself.
Like many who read this, I spent time looking at the various cases - and really liked the way the Fender tweed cases looked. They were on the expensive side - around $150. And, I finally noticed they weighed around 13 pounds. 5 layers of plywood. The cheaper versions caught my eye - they were much less, are made of 3 layers of plywood, and the reviews indicated 'they are more protective than a gig bag'. Great. Then I started thinking that what I wanted to do was to protect the guitar - and would likely spend little admiring the nice tweed fabric - which apparently is very susceptable to dirt and wear. I noticed the Gator case. Seem them. Seemed to be very strong and extraordinarily protective. If I want to protect it, maybe this was the case. I noticed one of the reviews which complained the storage compartment was open - so I hesitated. The more I looked at the pictures the more it seemed the lid would fit over that part, making it secure. So, after a few weeks of looking here and elsewhere, I ordered a Gator case. It arrived on the 5th day - as did everything else I ordered. Opened the box - which was large - and took out the packing and the case. Its made of very thick plastic and a nice grain pattern - has Gator Case on an inset piece. Has 3 of what looks like very heavy duty latches and the type of key lock used on airlines. The inside is molded with a plush fabric covering - probably sprayed on, but certainly more than sufficent to protect the finish of a guitar. It is made so that the guitar body fits against the side preventing movement - its not crushing, it fits. The neck goed into a padded indentation. And the two storage areas are on each side of the neck. I put some picks and strings in one side, and a strap in the other, closed and latched the case - then first carried it as you normally would, put it on its end - did not hear any shifting. Checked. Nada. Closed it back up and actively shook it in every way and orientation I could. Opened it back up - and nothing had shifted. The guitar was in place. None of the picks had migrated as the lid does indeed seal off the storage compartments. You cannot crush the case by standing on it - and I weight 200 pounds. If you want to protect your guitar this is unbeatable. Looks good. And is less than half the cost of some of the wooden type cases - and comparable to the low end wooden ones. But this is a far superiour product.
You'll never notice the speed difference with this card until you have to switch it out with a slower one. The difference is like going back to dial-up after being on broadband.I REALLY like this little jewel!
I have a couple other noise cancelling headphones to compare with. The JVC over the ear works very good in the flights, not as good as Bose but for the price I paid I am satisfied. The Sony noice cancelling headphones are specific to my little MP3 player and work like a charm, absolutely great but I can not use them in another player that is why I bought this one. I am disappointed that it merely increases the volume and cuts out some noise by sealing your ears with the plugs but electronic circuitry does not do anything. What yo get is a regular in the ear headphone with a bulky battery compartment hanging, very inconvenient.
What can I say? I hate track pads. This works really well for my laptop. Small and convenient USB driven.
I question if the stated 11.7 x16.5" size is accurate. I have never come across this dimension before and my printer(Epson 200) does not list it as an option.
This LCD worked for about 2 days.Now it doesn't.Customer support is pathetic, hence this review.It was a wonderful 2 days, though!
Me funciona de Maravilla, lo utilizo como televisor a diario y me trabaja muy bien, de verdad que lo recomiendo.No le doy 5 estrellas porque le falta solamente que se pudiese ver con la luz encendida de mi cuarto, pero cuando apago la luz se ve espectacular.
I purchased this product as an add-on to Dragon Home 12.0. The side that has the clip (non-ear phone side) puts so much pressure on the head that it actually hurts. I tried bending it outward to the point of breaking but it still puts too much pressure on the head. Turns out Dragon has a headset in the box with the software that is free and much more comfortable. Were it not for the cost, I would have sent it back. I find the best headsets are the ones with two ear phones, not just one.
I struggled with which system to purchase after my very cheap wireless router quit working. I went with this system b/c of the reviews and my desire for a 802.11g system. I live in a two story townhome so reception and compatibility with my roomates windows 98 desktop were major concerns. My roomate simply plugged in his old system w/o making any changes but could not get the router to work. Luckily he remembered the trick of typing 'ping' into the run command in windows which released all his old connections. After this he was able to use the router w/o problems. As for myself, I plugged in the Netgear 802.11g card into my lab top (running windows XP) and after running the software was instantly online. The router is on the second story of my home and I use the lab top primarly on the first floor. My connection and quality are always at 100% regardless, thus I am very satisfied. I recomend this product to anyone trying to decide between all the different brands because I know this one works.
Works as advertised. I have had this unit installed for over a year now. I needed NAS storage that would work on my home network with both a MAC and a PC. The unit arrived quickly, installed easily and has been a solid addition of my home network. Since installation, I have even updated my network (new router and the addition of a giga-bit switch) with no issues. The LS500GL properly shares the network with a PC (XP), MACs (Tiger) a 10+ year old laser printer, router and switches. I have encountered no issues with this unit during installation or throughout my network upgrades.Six months ago, I attached a USB 500GB HDD to the LS500GL USB connections. The unit properly recognized the attachment and the internal backup was easy to setup and schedule. It now performs a backup automatically to it's attached USB 500GB HDD. It performs this backup even standalone with my computers and network turned off.I have been very pleased. The unit is quiet and just works.So why not 5 stars? - Over the past year, I have carefully distributed my databases on the NAS drive to allow my wife and I to access the NAS data from both the PC and MAC at the same time. Generally all is well. However, we have had two database sharing issues. No corrupt data. I have isolated these issues to one particular application that we use on both the PC and the MAC (Using a PC Window). These issues could be application related, but the application was not using the same database on the NAS drive when in use on the PC and MAC. Provided we do not utilize this one application at the same time, all is well.
Great Camera. It meets all my expectations. The only fault I find is the lack of a memory card in the kit. You can't just take it out of the box and start using it. You have to purchase a memory card separately.
This is a great product. The ambilight feature is great. I was simply blown out by the picture quality of this unit. Made a lot of research at CNet and other sites and everywhere I found good reviews about this product. Currently I do not have an upconverting DVD player, using a SONY progressive scan single-DVD player, but still the performance is amazing.
The harness works as advertised. It is for a toyota with a premium audio system. There is a separate toyota amp that drives the speakers. This harness connects to the factory harness and the preamp outs on the new stereo.One drawback is that the connector is missing the illumination wire. Now my stereo doesn't dim when I turn on the headlights like the old stereo.
This little card reader worked perfectly for me right away. No driver, no software - just plug it in and go!
I was really excited to get these headphones for my classroom. I teach students with disabilities who like to chew on the chords. After installing them on the computer's I realized that they were TERRIBLE!! Once you were lucky enough to "lock" on to the PC signal, you couldn't move. One slight move and the FM stereo channels started surfing! It was so annoying! I had to RETURN all 5 of the headsets that I received! Even when you are listening to the FM radio, it frequently scans to other channels when your hand or anything else slightly interferes. ANNOYING!!
I like its sleek design.It's a lttle slow changing discs, and the tray is large, but so far it seems to work fine.
Excellent product...........Very satisfied.....Great room for all the goodies and more........It fits my Nikon D80 and Lenses and accessories and more!A Great Buy!
Bought this as a 2nd dvd player for a 2nd TV. Wanted something inexpensive ($25 after rebate!). So far so good, although after reading some of the other reviews I probably shouldn't get too comfortable with it. Picture quality is good and has enough features to get the job done. Only complaint is the remote -- very tiny buttons that are hard to access and are not well-labeled.
These RCA wires are a very good buy. I put them in my car to branch off from my bassknob and they are amazing the wire themselves are very strong and they don't send out any distortion. Very good buy 5/5
It is what they say....good for the work u want but... still from 72 to 58 u see the frame of the smaller lens...
This harness worked perfectly for me. My factory head unit went out and I got a new one and this was the wiring harness that I used. The factory speakers, sub and amp all work 100%.
Got it for my son. Right out of the box the focusing knob would not work. Completely useless and poorly made. Save you money.
The camera should have included a set of Nimhs and recharger. It didn't, so the "travel kit" seemed like a good option. It really wasn't. The nylon case is too small for the camera; the car recharger cable isn't very practical except for extended road trips; and the charger, because of the car cable option, I guess, is powered by yet-another-annoying-little-transformer-that-doesn't-seem-to-fit-anything-else box. a Sunpak NiMH charger, that simply plugs into a wall outlet is a better choice, if you have to buy the device separately anyway.
I've had my E1, 14-54 and 50-200 for over two years now. They have performed flawlessly. As all Olympus bodies have automatic sensor cleaning, and all three are weather and dust sealed, in over 20,000 photos I've never had to worry about dusty or rainy conditions. I've taken pictures on the beach in windy conditions, indoors at school concerts handheld in low light, and in pouring rain. I've always been delighted with the pictures I get, and the 50-200 is a star performer. It's very sharp, compact for the reach (400mm 35mm equivalent) and speed it gives. And I've since bought the 7-14, giving me an incredible range coverage in 3 lenses.
We bought one of these players and loved it from the start, so much that we bought a second for another TV. At first hook-up it appeared that this second player did not play region 2 DVDs- they came out either rolling, or in black and white.After reading the reviews, I found that other buyers had this problem too. I was told to load the region 2 DVD, turn the player off, then after 30 seconds press standby and FF simultaneously. This restored all the factory settings and it now plays both my region 1 and region 2 flawlessly. I didn't have to do this with my first player, only with the second, and then only once.So despite a brief scare, this has lived up to its claims-- affordable multregion play. I recommend it highly!
For those that own Creative Zen and Creative Zen W media players, you are probably already using them for more than just music. What this adapter allows you to do is add to your collection of pictures on the fly! That way you can transfer pictures from your digital camera memory sticks and cards. Then you can use your media player to review and show off your new pictures!The other use for this adapter is housing additional audio or video files to be transferred if needed. Most people don't have enough files to make this necessary, but some of us do. :)This card adaptor has a compact flash male end. The adapter accepts a variety of cards on the input side, including: SD Media, MMC, TransFlash1, Memory Stick, and xD flash cards.Creative has been nice enough to point out that the devices that accept this adapter, the ZEN Vision W or ZEN Vision, require the memory cards to be formatted in FAT16 or FAT32. This is pretty standard and I haven't had an issue with my Nikon, Sony, or Canon digital cameras. However, you'll want to check to make sure your camera formats the cards in acceptable formats.The adapter works great, but transferring files can be a little slow, especially if you have slower speed cards.I hope you enjoy using this card with your Zen Vision and Zen Vision W media players!
You do have to remember what station you were listening to but I usually only listen to three different stations and it's easy to switch between the stations on the web site. I also like the sound clip option that is available for many of the songs. If it's been a few days since I've heard the song and I'm not sure about the station I can listen to the sound clip and easily identify the song.I teach an indoor cycling class and have found this to be an invaluable tool for finding great songs!
Again and again, people keep complaining about the noise of the drive and the remote - yup, it's true. First, the remote buttons are inconsistent and sometimes don't respond at all. Second, the drive does have some noise and it can be bothersome. The picture and sound are great but I'm returning mine to Amazon. Konka needs to address these complaints because they are common among buyers of this unit.
I needed earphones which would stay put while running, and these looked the part. However, they tend to bounce around a little, and so don't exactly match what I need. I will use them until I find a better alternative, these work good enough for now, especially at a $10 price tag.
it will work for five minutes and your ipod wont turn on until you put the original battery in it. it has 4 times the power
As always, I purchased a B+W filter for a new lens. I can always trust the quality of any product by these folks.
These are garbage. They are dollar tree quality at best, fake "double lock" that is a flip up tab like plastic toys. Anyone looking for real cuffs stick to peerless or s&w. These are not even safe to use as fetish cuffs, they dont always unlock and the locking mechanism is horrible, you will end up in the emergency room explaining how your wrist's got cut. Products like these are gag gifts, not " Professional use". Fast shipping on a garbage product. Very disappointing that i purchased two pairs. I wont even give these to my kids to play cops and robbers with because they are so unsafe.
I use this on my lenses, sensor, and even camera LCD screen. I love it. No markings, smudges or smears. And, with a bottle this size, you'll take YEARS to use it up. :-)
I purchased this lens and it has never auto focused correctly so I sent it to Sigma under warranty to be repaired. Six weeks after they received the lens they keep telling that the circuit board required to repair the lens is on backorder from Sigma Japan and they cannot give me any idea when the lens will be repaired or if can even be repaired at all. Since my 5-month-old lens has been discontinued, they offered to upgrade me to a better lens for nearly 4 times the retail difference between the lens I purchased and the upgraded lens. According to my research Sigma has pulled their parts inventory from the US market so all the parts need to come from Japan making any repairs to their products a very lengthy, time-consuming issue. The other Sigma lenses I have do not really focus correctly throughout their optical range and the flashes do not work correctly with the Nikon TTL system. So what good is a 30% to 40% cheaper lens that produces out-of-focus images? Tom the Sigma CS service rep in NY is one of the most abrasive, condescending individuals I have ever spoken to. I am a photography graduate from an accredited college with over 20 years commercial and people photography and this man talked to me as if I was an inexperience user purchasing my first "real lens". My recommendation is that, if you are considering purchasing any Sigma products is that you reconsider your decision. Brand products are normally more but, in my opinion, they are well worth the price in the long run.
I was very eager to get this case for my new Zire 72. It's certainly a beautiful case, but not very functional. The front cover doesn't flip all the way under, so that if you're holding it with your left hand, it's difficult to reach the control buttons with your left thumb, as you should be able to. You cannot access the voice recorder button or the slots for the expansion cards unless you remove your zire from the case. Also, the top and bottom are completely open, which provides ready access to the slots, etc, however it does nothing to protect my zire from debris, etc, from the bottom of my purse. Also, the cradle impedes my access to the stylus slightly.I do like the sliding window in the back that opens so that I can take pictures and video, though.
This has to be one of the worst routers I've used. First, it gives me a ping reply only about 10% of the time and I have to hard reboot it to be able to log in and configure it. This results in me rebooting it about once every 2 days. Forwarded ports only work some of the time, and the only thing I have been able to reliably connect is internet to 3 computers. MY HTTP SERVER CANNOT CONNECT TO THE INTERNET EVEN THOUGH THE SERVER ITSELF CAN BE ACCESSED FROM THE WAN FREELY. HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?????????Terrible.
First, the shipment came sooner than expected which is always a plus. Second and most important, this is the exact same ink that HP sells for less than half the price. It's like you are paying for just the ink refill not the entire cartridge, as it should be! I do a lot of printing (black ink) and though I hate my HP printer, I am very pleased to have found this ink seller who I feel isn't trying to rip me off.
After thoroughly researching online, I went with this leather briefcase. I notice there are several briefcases by other vendors that look identical to this samsonite but they charge a third to almost a half more! This case is really well made, the leather is thick and looks stylish. It fits my laptop plus has plenty of room for other stuff. I am very pleased with my purchase. Well done Samsonite!
Positives:- Good sound- Easy navigation. For those accustomed to iPods, the way that the MP3 player sorts your folders is by album, not by artist, when you look at the folder root using the provided program. However, when you're using the player itself you can search by artist, album, or track name. Especially helpful because you can search by first letter, which is a lot faster than scrolling through everything- Radio reception and recording quality very clearNegatives:- Short battery life. At first the battery seemed to drain a lot faster than advertised. It is only if I keep volume at medium and keep the MP3 player on lock mode that the battery seems to last longer- PC program and MP3 player itself freeze. The PC program takes a while to load the longer I use it (perhaps due to more files?). The MP3 player freezes often, and I've come to realize that it often happens when it undergoes a static shock - not uncommon in the winter here. Waiting for it to rebuild the library takes a while and often freezes again - to fix it I have to take out the battery and then put it back in, and then keep it still waiting for it to restart.- Music does not play when you want to look at photos. Albeit I personally did not buy this MP3 player for its ability to store photos, it would be nice to able to hear music while looking at them.However, for the price, you're still getting a really good MP3 player with a lot more features than an iPod.
I bought this for my Fuji F30. There is another housing available for this camera that is more expensive. For my purposes I did not need that fancy stuff so I opted for this one. I got as deep as 90 feet and it says it can go down to 120ft which I rarely do.Directions on how to use were very clear. Easy setup. I was nervous trying it out for the first time but had no problems with leakage or fogging (I used the anti-moisture pack that came with it).Got some nice photos but that really is going to be more on the camera and it's usage then this housing.The flash expander though must be used else you will get a dark spot in the right corner as they mention.I wish it came with more anti-moisture packs but I don't know how long those things last so maybe 3 is enough.Overall I really like this housing and am very happy I have it!
Way better than 4MB, and much better than 16MB, this 32MB memory stick will do you pretty well. I have been using one for a while, and it served me well taking medium resolution images on two short trips this summer. I ended up having to delete images towards the end of the trip to fit in more exciting photo ops, though, and I really wish I had bought an extra one of these, or the 64MB card.If you shoot low res pix only (640x480), you'll get about 200 pix out of this memory stick, which certainly is not a bad amount. I shoot at medium resolution (1024x768) when on trips, and I get 95-100 images before it's full. When I shoot tiffs (record keeping for artwork), though, it only has enough space for two or three images. Fortunately, I only shoot those at home, and can immediately download them to the computer, but if you're looking to take a vacation or do a lot of shooting between computer downloads at high resolution, you'll need a 64MB card, or at least a couple of these 32MB ones.I am happy with this product, and very glad that I didn't settle for the 16MB card, which is, in my opinion, nightmarishly small.As with anything involving memory (whether cameras or computers or PDAs, etc.), you really have to figure out how much you think you need, and then buy twice as much.
My boss got me this item to record meetings, and while I was learning how to use it I discovered the following: Backlit display is almost impossible to see, it takes 15 seconds for it to tell you how much memory is left, there is no carry pouch as advertised on the box, the battery that came with it was dead, the loose USB plug cover will surely fall off soon, the neck strap is stiff and inflexible, the directions suffer greatly from translation, while I was recording the unit powered itself off never to come on again. Lived 30 minutes.
I love the style of this MP3 Player. It's versatile and easy to use. The control (joystick) it's in the right possition. The strap helps too much when your running.The bad on this product, is the cost (too expensive) of the original accesories. It comes without rechargeable batteries.
Pros:-you can control just about EVERYTHING with this little gadget-the touchscreen is very responsive-side hard buttons are firm, and can be easily "memorized" for quick control of volume, selection, muting...-the two side panels on each side of the screen, have self-explanatory buttons, that will match the "most common" buttons that you have on you DVD, PVR, Digital Cable...remotes!-you can program the screen color and your favorite (you can even put small broadcaster pictures in) television channels-the main menu controls are easy to use...calibration, volume, brightness, and if you want to put the "Help" menu on the screen-The battery LAST A LONG TIME...don't believe the other reviews that say it last only a few hours to one day!!!!**The best thing about this remote, is its Help function**-If anything goes wrong, like you accidently turned off the TV (or something like that), or the incorrect input/output is on, the remote will ask you if you need help, and will go step-by-step, asking you simple questions...like:"Is the TV on?...Is the Home Theatre System on?...Is the Home Theatre System set to HDMI II?..."I'm able to control my:-Cable-DVD-Home Theater System (for music)-Windows Media Player on my laptop(I have not tried the radio)In addition, the remote's program on the computer is very user friendly. You can easily add and remove appliances, and events (Watch TV).Cons:-The only con I can think about is that about once every month, the remote freezes, before you turn it on...ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS plug it into the computer and update it...it only "freezes" because it needs to be updated...THIS IS DEFINITELY WORTH THE MONEY...I had 5 remotes on my coffee table...now I just have one!
Unless you are a professional DJ or are a hardcore audiophile then I don't know why you would need anything else. For the amount of money you spend, you won't find anything better.Very easy to use. When I really crank up the volume the whole house can shake and the bass can be felt in every room. Also sounds great when listening to movies.They survived living in a fraternity house for two years and in my apartment for one year (my neighbors don't like that I have these speakers) with frequent use all three years which attests to their durability and they still sound great.Hard to go wrong with Logitech, and when combined with Amazon it's a one-two knockout purchase.
My sons and I purchased A Canon Sure Shot80 for Mom for Mother's Day. It's less than a year old and the time delay between the shutter opening and the time you actually push the button has slowly becoming a joke, but we're not laughing. The moment your trying to capture is lost while it tests the light, zooms and a 2-3 second delay for the flash. Where is a good ole' Yashica FX-2 when you need one? If there is a brand out there that lasts, is quality through and through and you would reccomend it after owning one yourself for a while, please pass me a note at dfjjj@att.net. Thanks
I have the WGR614v4 version of this router and it is running the latest firmware from the Negear site for the v4 (v5.0_02). I purchased my first one about 8 months ago, which stopped working after 3 months and was replaced under warranty from Netgear (no problems with the exchange) and have been running it with a WG511 PCMCIA card. Overall I have had a good experience with the router, the connection is good and stable when using my WG511 card and installation was very easy. The router does have problems, though, when connecting to an IBM Thinkpad R40 (Centrino 802.11b) when WEP is enabled (I had to uninstall the IBM Wireless Network Manager software on the computer and use Windows XP to manage the wireless connection, then it worked fine), but this is a common problem with the Centrino chipset from what I understand. My only other issues with the router are that some games are blocked for internet play (Blizzard Software) and there are fewer customization options in the router setup than I would like, but this may or may not be an issue for everyone. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a 802.11g router, but keep everything Netgear 802.11g if you do to avoid connection problems.
I ordered a IEEE 1394 firewire cable on Jan 1st 2007 and hoped to receive it in the mail in a few days. They shipped my order without adressing it properly and the mail got sent back!!!!! NOW THEY DONT EVEN RESPOND TO MY EMAILS....DOES NOT LOOK THEY CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS.....Total waste of time and money.
My husband and I bought this DVD player a little over one year ago. Suddenly it stopped playing discs that worked perfectly fine on our other DVD player, and it said "Cannot read disc." After a good hour on the phone with customer service, we were told the player could not be fixed, but they would be willing to sell us a "refurbished" machine for $85. No thanks! We had a similar problem with a Sony boom box but originally just chalked it up to age. I used to think Sony products were of high quality, but I will not buy any Sony products again.
I purchased this navigation system based on all the great reviews. It arrived in perfect condition. Unfortunately, after using it about 6 times in 3 months, the unit suddenly stop working -- When it was turned on, the GPS just go frozen at the loading screen, stopped at 10% of the loading bar and won't go on.I contacted Nextar via their 1-888 number, and the only thing to do was return it for repair. SO I had to spend money to send the unit into Nextar for repair, and they said that the estimated repair time will take approximately 6 weeks after they receive it.Maybe you can think about it - IF* you don't mind to take the risk of lost your direction in the middle of trip* you are willing to take the trouble of returning and waiting* you can drive without a GPS for about two months(or more - who knows).
I like the coiled cord, the brand name, the quality, except that it worked fine until about a year later when it just started giving some major noise interferance when plugged in. Luckily, found another one exactly like this one for just $2.95, no shipping because it's Prime and I'm a member, so for that price, sure, I'll get another.
This is the ULTIMATE tricycle! We bought two of these for our little girls and they are so fun and so eye-catching. There is a real head-light, which is fun for the girls. They weren't too bad to put together either. One thing that I like about these trikes is that they are VERY heavy, so the girls don't tip over on the when they turn sharply. These are the coolest trikes and I highly recommend them!
Sound is ok unless you want it louder (about 60-70% of the volume control range) , then you can clearly hear a distortion on the middle and high frequency. It holds the lower range pretty good. The volume control knob is small, tight and slippery. It's hard to turn or rotate it without holding the speaker. Price/quality ratio is good, that's why 3 stars.There's no output for headphones.
This is a great unit, will meet the needs of both the pro and hobbist. Good recyle time and stingy with battery life.
I have used many different sets of headphones over the years but this is by far the best sound for the dollar. I have 5 sets and all still work perfectly after years of use. All still sound good and remain comfortable to wear. There are expensive headphones that sound better but, not proportionally to cost and none of them are as comfortable as the Sony.
I have two identical camcorders, and needed tripods for both. This is my second Velbon VideoMate 607 tripod. The first one worked so well that I decided to buy a second one of the same make and model. The fluid head works very smoothly. My pans look very professional. The only reason I did not give it five stars is that it is not as steady when the column is elevated. Other than that it is a very good value.
This cable is stiff, stiff, stiff - very difficult to route in and around other wires and equipment! Worse, the screw connectors are nearly impossible to tighten or loosen on a typical monitor where there is very little clearance - there is no screw slot, and the screw posts are fat and slippery. This was so bad I threw it away.
Everything good about this product that's been said is true. I just want to add that their customer service is fantastic as well. Mine came with a faulty AC adapter at first, but when I called I was connected immediately to a service rep who ordered me a replacement. The whole ordeal took less than five minutes.
This cardbus comes with an external power supply, which is omitted in the description. In my IBM T30 it feeds IOMEGA ext hard drive. Works fine without power supply, however, mouse started acting up. Clicking away by itself (20 times per second), selects, deselects whatever is on the screen. Unplugged USB mouse, touchpad displays the same behavior. Right now I'm using this cardbus with an external power supply and looks like the symptoms went away. Good luck!
Bottom line up front: This DVD player is ideal - it is light, great battery life, evolved smart design, and looks great. It has a faux black leatherlike coating on the screen backing and the black matte finish to the player which looks cool and doesn't distract from the movie. The hinge that rotates the player from tablet-like flat to most any angle is strong and well hinged - looks like it would survive a fall. The picture is perfect without any adjustments; however, there is a button that adjusts for daylight and moonlight viewing as well as a a button to adjust brightness and color manually. The main menu allows several video adjustments (I used full digital noise reduction and full depth enhancer). Also, I enable bass boost, dialogue enhancer and sound enhancer and use Headphones Enhanced from the speaker/headphone menu. The buttons at the bottom of the player are easy to use and clearly marked for playback and the center button to the right of the dvd door allows up down and side to side menu navigation. I like a small button just above play that lets you advance the movie frame by frame with each push of the button and then hit play to resume. The picture is tight and not pixelated to my eyes. The colors are very warm, I prefer to tone them back a few notches. I noticed that this model seems to have better viewing angles. Before when watching say in the kitchen on the older DVD-LX97 I noticed that the angle had to be just right or I couldn't see the picture - not an issue anymore - great! It supports DIVX, which I plan to use extensively. I don't care about some new bells and whistles such as usb flash drive support or memory card readers - those aren't the purpose - playing DVDs right away is and this does the trick. No remote is not an issue with me, never use them for portable devices anyway. My wife really likes these Panasonic players, this is our second one, your family will too. Mine gets used every night on my bedstand to watch movies as I fall asleep so I don't have to fall asleep to Roseanne reruns on nick at night. A gadget guys best friend.
I bought this card to start creating SVCD's (Super Video Discs - basically CD's you can play in your DVD Player) of my favorite show. I didn't have any problems getting this card to work right out of the box, but when I started watching/recording - I found a lot of strange static on the channel I wanted to record. After replacing all the cables I was sure it must be the card... as the same cable, plugged into an actuall television had none of this static. I managed to return the card for a new one, but had the same problem with the second card.I later purchased a Leadtek Winfast 2000xp tuner card - and it has great sound and picture - but lacks the software features of the ATI. So, for anyone interested in recording and making SVCDs or VCDs of their shows, I offer the following comparison and pro/con list.Picture quality and sound: The Leadtek was far better, showing a crisp picture, and with none of the sound problems of the ATI.Software: ATI is the clear winner here. Leadtek has no built in channel guide (although you can use titantv.com - but it is much more time consuming than using ATI's built it guide). The ATI software allows you to create much better recording schedules, and you can modify most details of the recording. The ATI software created great SVCD compatible MPEG2s (on the non-static channels), but with that static, they were useless. Leadtek allows you to modify the recording options (like bitrate, etc) in their software - but you can only select the resolution from a drop down list (and the SVCD compativle 480x480 is not there) and making any custom settings seems to throws the audio/video out of sync by several seconds.One thing to note, however, is that this card comes with an older version of the software. If you want the new stuff, you'll have to pay $ to get it from the ATI online store.Pros:-Great software-I'm sure some people will have better luck with the whole static issueCons:-Just OK graphics chip-Have to pay for software update-Less than perfect tuner cardEnd result: I started using the freeware Virtualdub to record from the leadtek card, and then convert this to compliant MPEGs. This works, but it is incredible time consuming compared to the extremely simple ATI setup. I wish anyone who buys this card more luck than I had!
Excellent headset for using Skype calls, very comfortable when wearing for long periods of time. One thing to add though make sure to purchase a USB 3.5 jack combiner adapter or a headset iPhone adapter separately if you want to use this headset on a mac.
I like this radio a lot. It fell out of my pocket, but did not hurt anything. I like using it.
I was initially pleased with the ease and low cost of this unit. But, as they say, you get what you pay for. In two weeks time I found myself constantly interrupting my workouts to turn it back on. It would just die, for no apparent reason. Sometimes it would last 30 minutes. Sometimes 30 seconds. I changed the batteries. I checked the menu options. It made no difference. For its replacement, I've paid more attention to the reviews and less to the price tag.
Bought two of these to replace some older batteries for my Canon. These arrived fast; are working well; and the three times I've used them, have lasted for the whole shoot.
This should be a good camera for those of us who are starting out. The shutter speed is a little slow, but most of us arent taking pictures of a running ostrich. It delivers what it promises, & that's about it. Very basic, but nice at what it does. The size is a plus, & it's easy to use.
No bells or whistles, but if all you want is a simple, affordable DVD player that gets the job done and is quick and easy to set up, then this is an ideal candidate.
Not to say this is bad choice, I owed a Sony F717. Was pretty excited about F828 when it was announced. As I tried it, the quality was not good as it is.Yes, it has a pretty attactive title &quot;8mpx&quot; wow! But what does it mean by 8mpx? 8mpx doesn't mean anything when the CCD censor is small, and doesn't give you a good quality result.Nikon D70 uses 23.7 x 15.6 mm CCD sensorCanon 300D uses 22.7 x 15.1 mm CMOS sensorSony F828 uses a 8.8 x 6.6 mm CCD sensorthe sensor is like the negative in film camera. the smaller the sensor, gives you a poorer quality output and greater distortion on the output. In this case, Nikon D70 gives 6.1mpx vs Canon 300D 6.3mpx vs Sony F828 8mpx, D70 wins hands down on image quality.F828 uses a electronic Viewfinder (VF). In another word, the VF is laggy. Another problem with F828 is has a slow Autofocus (AF). Yes, it is faster than F717, but it is way too slow compare to D70/300D. With laggy VF and slow AF, at the moment when you fire, most likely the subject already no longer at the position. Imagine when the moment the bridegroom kisses bride; or the speeding car passing by, noway you can get a good picture without an optical VF.if you considering F828, might as well consider top up a little and get a decent dSLR like D70 or 300D.
I needed a quick, inexpensive way to light some portrait projects that I usually don't deal with. The light was delivered in just a couple days, and, in my living room studio, I took a couple very nicely lighted portraits of customers, who now have great looking business cards. Can't go wrong for the money.
Not much to say about this. It's a label for a labeling machine. The print is clear and the labels stick - unless it gets frozen. Then the labels start to peal off.
I purchased the Smart Beam about a month ago and have not yet succeeded in transferring any data whatsoever between my two laptops and two desktops. They make it sound as simple to use as the builtin infrared ports but the truth is that there's plenty that needs to be configured and you had better have the knowledge and expertise of an advanced computer user to succeed. I am very disappointed and consider the Smart Beam to be a waste of money spent and also feel slightly mislead by the manufacturer as to the simplicity of the product. And, I'm considerably above average in personal computer technology but don't have the time needed to devote to configuring the Smart Beam although, some day I'll take the time and might give an update.
I have only had the drive for a month but so far it seems good. It's quiet, fast, relatively small and light and good looking. It worked immediately on my MAC G5 dual drive and G4, both running on OS X.3.9. It seems like a bargain for the price and other reviewers sound like they are happy with it; something that is rare for Hard Drives these days.Addendum: After six months of use, I am no longer using this drive. It is quirky and causes OS9 to crash. It will not recognize a slash so you have to use a hyphen which is a hassle if old files have the slash mark in their titles. Seems to work in OS X but OS 9 is a bust and since I print photos in OS9 this is useless for my needs.
I had this monitor for over a year it is extremly bright, the character are so clear I use it with Dual Monitor ATI CARD.You won't be disappointed.It is worth the price.
These marine relays are just what is needed for installation on my motorcycles and quads. They have never failed me yet in the wettest the muddiest conditions. And, the price is phenomenal. Never had a problem in the snow with my quads.
This is my second 3030. I purchased this one used, and was initially upset to find the tip tray missing. However, the seller made it up to me by sending out another try right away. It works as well as my last one.
This thing just feels so solid, and perhaps it is worthy of the time element too, able to go down the road a few years or more.Greatest thing, believe it or don't, was that I was able to program one of the buttons as the keyboard's "Pause/Break" key .... and it works as pausing in games just great. I was really elated! One of the teflon pads was a tad off position so I was worried the teflon might catch on the mouse pad and start peeling off or something, but pushed, shoved, and pinched it down with fingernail and all is well with no problems cropping up. This is the New G5 with the blue leopard skin, so don't confuse with the earlier one that I think only has one thumb button, as this has two and love that! Works well in tandum with the G11 Gaming Keyboard. Together they Rock!Of course, Amazon.com rocks too, there were initial problems with ordering and getting a discount awarded to me, but customer service was simply imaculate ......... these days it is hard to find a company so willing to satisfy the buyer and being absolutely fair in all dealings. I should get some stock with them as I feel they will be around for a long time!Jeff "The Home ComputerGuy" in TXthehomecomputerguyfromtexas.com
The first camera that I received stopped working after a week or two.I contacted Amazon and they worked quickly to resolve my issue and send me a new camera.So far so good. The camera seems to be working fine. For starters i like the size of the camera. Its small and compact.The picture quality is also really great. Its much better than the Kodak that I have.The large screen comes in handy but when outside in the bright sun it can be hard to see. That is really the only time that I have needed a view finder.And the games really come in handy when I am bored!!!I have no complaints with this camera at this time. I have only had the camera for a few weeks though so that could change. But lets hope that it doesn't.:)
I have owned a number of ink jet printers, but the Epson 860 is by far the best. It has had few problems and the printing is sufficiently fast in both black and color. I would highly recommend that everyone get one, but unfortunately, the company no longer makes this model.
I experienced the same result as S. Feld (timerider), who also rated the case with one star.I tried two different HDD. The first was a Samsung HD103UJ, 1000GB/7200rpm/32M. The second was a Western Digital WD10EADS, 1000GB/SATA/32M, which just arrived from Amazon. I had the same results with both.The case goes back to Amazon.
This product is very disappointing.* I tested the picture by setting the device on top of its box and plugging it into the cable. It was grainy and periodically the color went out of whack for a second or so.* It's dimensions show that it will fit under a standard cabinet, and it will, only if you don't need to plug in the power or the cable TV wire. There is no recess for the cables, so they stick out the back, adding about an inch to the depth.* There are three mounting brackets with the package. One is a set of metal screws that go down through the cabinet into the top of the unit. That's good, but they are the shortest screws in the kit. The other two, the medium and longest lengths, look like wood screws. They mount **up** through the unit into the bottom of the cabinet. If you screw it in more than the depth of the cabinet shelf, then the screws stick up through the cabinet. If you don't, then there's only a partial amount of the cabinet shelf supporting the device.* There are separate wires for the radio. Its competitors have the antenea's inside their units, so there are no extra wires to mess with or to try to hide.* While it sounds like a reasonable screen size when looking at the details, when you get it out of the box, it is *really* small.* I immediately regretted the lack of a DVD player.So, after getting the thing out of the box, reading the directions, and trying to mount the thing to my cabinet, I just put it back in the box, and went to Target and bought a 10" Trutech (KLV3112) that has an integrated DVD.The Trutech has a recess for the cables to go so it *will* really fit to a standard cabinet. There are no extra wires for the radio; the picture looks nice. It installed in about 10 minutes (literally) with absolutely no problems.
Product was not very useful for me because I bought it to use with my laptop. Unfortunately my laptop cannot convert voltage from 110 to 220 volts. Make sure you are using this product with an electronic device that can convert voltage from 110 to 220 volts.
I paid more for Like New but it was filthy and smelly. It plays but not all the buttons are fully operable.
These name brand tanks are more color accurate than SOME refill inks. Furthermore, I've had one refill ink permanently clog the tank, and the printer as well, until I performed deep cleanings on the printer with a squirt or two of alcohol. I've found one aftermarket brand ink refill that seems to flow freely. To the consumer who doesn't want to experiment in order to save money, I recommend the Canon tanks, as expensive as they are.
My wife and I received this frame as a wedding gift and I have to say it was one of the better gifts we received. We placed our wedding photos on the frame by connecting the frame directly to our computer and transfering all our digital photos over. Everyone we show the frame to is real impressed that the frame can do what it does...also plays music and video! Real cool 'cause you can show a photo slideshow and play music at the same time. Good photo and music quality. Would make a great gift for any occasion.
This memory is excellent to run at both the advertised speed of 1066 Mhz and to overclock. This is thanks to the excellent Micron chips they use which can be pushed hard for OC applications. Of course you can also get a much cheaper 800 Mhz or even a 667 Mhz memory stick with the same Micron chips and overclock them to 1066 Mhz or beyond, but these offer lifetime warranty even if you push the voltage upto 2.35V and they have excellent "Platinum" heat spreaders on the sticks.
I was looking to upgrade my old machine to support High Speed USB2 interface, I did a lot of research, in the end this card fit perfectly with my budget, the card arrived promptly, very well packaged, installation was a breeze, just pop in and turn on, now I can connect my external drive, printer and digital camera to this puppy. It Works great, no problems what so ever... highly recommended.
Looks like BEWRARE dude does not know how to configure his computer,my advise is to flash the newest bios to your motherboard.You certainly get the best hardware from VISIONTEK. The performance metrics on the adapter is amazing. I have not found any other adpater that can provide the 3D rendering performance found on the 9800 Pro.
I received this product with a crack down the center of the lens. Although the cost was minimal, the fact that the lens was broken is annoying. Is it replaceable?
Se voc est&aacute; querendo comprar esse notebook porque ele tem Bluetooth, desista. A Amazon, apesar de j&aacute; ter recebido in&uacute;meros coment&aacute;rios a esse respeito continua deixando o erro na descrisso desse computador. Se anteriormente eu soubesse disto, no teria comprado esse modelo.
I needed a reasonably priced solution for shooting high speed pictures in low or limited light environments, and this lens was perfect. Although neither autofocus nor shake/stabilized, it has proven to be an excellent lens with low peripheral distortion and very good performance. Shots through this lens are crystal clear, delivering high quality results. Bang for the buck, this is a very nice lens.
This filter works just as great as the expensive version. I use it solely to protect the glass on my lens.
This was purchased as a gift for my husband. He is very happy with the performance and the quality of the images on the monitor.
This is one professional camera at an amazing price. I use this exclusively for professional portrait and wedding photography. The only thing negative I would say is it eats battery life, even without "chimping". But thats to be expected I suppose from such a high performer such as the D200. All of the automatic features are flawless, and when you want to add your own personal touch, just switch to M mode and set everything manually for some amazing effects. I highly recommend this camera to the amateur and professional alike. You will not be disappointed at all, in fact, you wont be able to put it down.
We had at the time two land lines, one had long distance the other didn't . The one without was dedicated to free number out faxs and computer so nothing would block incoming calls that might be emergencies. We wanted to decrease our phone bill so decided to cancel one line and on the advice of a friend at Radio Shack that this device would be just the ticket. That Radio Shack used to sell them but no longer. We attached it just as the instructions called for but it wouldn't work! So we trashed it and got the internet faxing ability from FAX.COM. It works great! Sorry about the product and that you did not want to hear the things I said about it but it was a NO GO!!
I purchased this item to go with my Nikkor 50mm f/1.8It works exactly as it should. I haven't used it much, but i mainly bought it to protect the lens.
After trying another more expensive product which performed poorly... We checked Amazon and found that viewers liked the RCA ANT200 so we bought it. It works fine. Stations in the local area (not too far away) come in very clear without a lot of adjustments to the antenna.
if you buy this product from amazon will come in clear jewel cases not in black jewel cases.. see the photos.
The radio works fantastically! I love the digital readout and the easy on/off switch. It works well in the shower, in the kitchen, just about any where! Definitely worth the money, and the piece of mind.
I am not disappointed with it, because I did not expect the same result of $400 raser finder from this low price one. It is helpful to measure the distance in the field. Ironically, the real problem is that I can't hit the ball as far as I measure.
I ordered the cables for the training room at the fire department and they came within a couple of days. I hooked up the cables, it was easy and they worked well.
This is very good drive in vanilla packaging. Some people had trouble installing it, so here is the simple method: If you are connecting it as the only drive on your IDE cable, set the jumper on the back to "Master", if there is another drive on the same cable, set it to "Slave". After the system boots up, I recommend to upgrade firmware. This drive is actually manufactured by Aopen. Go to their web site and download the firmware upgrade. The next time your system boots, it will recognize it as Aopen drive. Then install Nero software that is on CD and also any available upgrade on Nero web site. IMPORTANT: This drive *does* support CD Text and it is very simple to use this feature in Nero. Otherwise, it is quiet and fast, has "burn proof" technology called "Justlink". It means that you can do other things on your PC while burning CD without worry that process fails. If it comes with better support and packaging, it would be 5-star. Also, rebate form had to be sent to Canada...
Very user friendly and easy to operate.Best of all My wife loves it.
According to [...]this battery is rated at 650 mAh (a rough measure of how long a charge will last) The stock fe280 battery is rated at 740, which is a roughly 15% shorter.
Case is great. I drop it a lot, and the case is solid. The Caribiner is cheap and should be thrown away as soon as you get it. Almost lost the ipod twice because the caribiner disconnected.
I got this unit to connect my Blu Ray player and XBOX to a wired network after realizing streamed HD video doesn't work over wireless.I've had it for about a month and it works great - I haven't had to reset it or do anything to it. I just plugged it in and it's been working great every since - just like a toaster! Ahhhhh, the way technology should work.
This bad boy has a bullet-proof casing. We're talking quality here ladies and gentlemen, quality, the thickest aluminum money can buy.Other than that, what can you say it's an external hard drive; you plug it in and it works, it's pretty quiet too, not silent, but quiet.
I have used both versions of the vacuum. The Eureka commercial, and the chrome sanitaire. I clean full time with my janitorial company. They run 5 days a week for about 3 hours per day. They will easily last over a year and a half without a single problem. If they break, any vacuum shop can fix, and my 10 year old sanitaire still runs. There are many bag options. Two of them are bagless. The belts give you good life for home use. These vacuums are heavy, but stand up to the rigors of hard use. The beater bar has replaceable strips. I even backed up on the chrome sanitaire with my truck. The chrome base slid back and didn't allow my wheel to go on top of it. The long handle was slightly bent. I rate it better than the commercial Orecks, even though they have some advantages. Over all, I highly recommend for home use, and for a low cost commercial option. Our local SamsClub has them for $137.
I purchased this Zune as a replacement for one that my daughter had given me for a birthday gift and was stolen. It arrived in good shape, without any charging cords. I am in the process of downloading my playlists and so far it works perfectly.
The mouse is optical which is good, and sturdy and good quality. Easy to install, although you may need to go to the Logitech website for updates. So what about the tactile feedback? I simply don't like the way it feels when moving over objects. Also, the feedback isn't "smart". Basically anywhere your cursor would change to a hand cursor, it turns on vibration. The clickable region of file icons and many other onscreen objects though does not match the visible border of the object. To put it another way, it turns on tactile feedback even when the mouse is not visually over a file icon. I know that seems irrevelant, but the end result is constant pesky vibrating when you are moving the mouse over a group of file icons or a list of links for example. Luckily, I can turn off tactile feedback easily, and enable it whenever I want to try it again. I have yet to try it in a game.Bottom line, if you want a good quality mouse but don't want something as expensive and complicated as the intellimouse explorer, this is a neat mouse to have. But don't expect much from the tactile feedback. And of course you know this, but tactile feedback has absolutely nothing to do with force feedback like with joysticks.
I am a notbook bag freak. I must have about 6 bought in the last 2 years and I am still searching for the ultimate notebook bag. I thought this would be it. I travel quite a bit and I need a bag that will carry my notebook and accesssories without breaking my shoulders. This backpack is alright. Functional too. I like the front pocket where you can dump knick-knacks. My one main problem is that there is very little room for the bulky acessories such as the cord and mouse (i have to use a mouse even with a laptop). By the time you add all of these...... the shoulder is hurting real bad. The search continues.
This does not charge the Sandisk Sansa I ordered it for at all! I haved tried and tried to charge the battery it came with, now I have to just buy another battery! Wasted my money!
Was going to order, but didn't know if it would fit my TV. Called Amazon, after multiple holds, they couldn't come up with telephone # for Vogel. Why not state under 'more technical data' what VESA means! The holes in back of my TV are approx. 4" X 8",apart (rectangular). Is it that difficult to add some useful specs?
I purchased the Nikon ML-L3 Wireless remote control for my D-80. My purpose was to be able to place my camera against the front wall of the church and take pictures of the bride/groom during their vows. It worked exactly as I had intended and produced excellent pictures without becoming a distraction to the bride or others.
I really like this battery and battery charger combo from Sony.I use these for my digital camera...and sometimes for a portable shaver.I haven't timed how long they last, but I can get a whole days worth of pictures on just 2 of these AA batteries.I am happy with my purchase.
I picked up this receiver as an upgrade to my previous Denon receiver (the AVR-2500) which I had for almost 4 years. The reason I bought my first Denon receiver is the fact that 10 years ago, when I bought my first CD player (which just happened to be a Denon) I have never had a problem with it nor ever needed a tune-up. I did lots and lots of shopping around before purchasing this Denon, and found that it was the top of its class. 140 Watts per channel makes this Denon a real screamer. 5-Channel Stereo, all of us reviewers can rant and rave about this, but you have to hear it to believe it. It simply makes any CD so awesome that 2-Channel Stereo just doesn't cut it afterwards. Dolby Digital and DTS make this Denon so versatile for all movies. And we cannot forget to mention THX-Ultra Certified...simply put: the Best of the Best. It is even set up for upgrading to future formats (6th, 7th and 8th channel) This receiver, even though so complex on its inside, is so easy to set up. It practically walks you through everything with its on screen programming guide in nice, easy steps. One word of advice: after buying this, spend the extra bucks for the higher-end cables and hook-ups, they make a world of difference. The Denon AVR-5700 is for anyone who likes to just sit back and relax and listen to their favorite CD, and for anyone who likes to watch movies the way Hollywood wants us to see them: Big Loud Scary and Fun.
Good product, does what it says it'll do. I was suprised how well it works.
I recently purchased the Logitech io Personal Digital Pen. I love it! I can't say enough good things about it, or how easy it is to use. The software was easy to install, and automatically updated itself. Within an hour I was testing out this new technology, and was VERY impressed with its ability to convert handwriting (even pretty sloppy handwriting) to text, and its ability to convert hand-drawn diagrams, charts, and tables into wonderful digital media that can be imported into Microsoft Word. I have to go back and do very little clean up work, which is surprising considering my handwriting and charts.I am currently a college student, and have begun to use the Logitech io for all of my classes' notes. I just put the pen in the cradle, and the software automatically downloads all the the information from the pen onto my computer, where I can then do whatever I want with it. I belong to several study groups, which makes this tool so much more useful. I can Email group members copies of my notes (converted to type-written text and Microsoft word for their ease of use).This tool makes it so easy for me to organize and find my notes that I can't even believe how I got along without it. All of my notes are in my digital notebooks, and by using the Keyword feature I can easily find my notes on the computer and edit or review them. I can even put the word documents onto my handheld to review them later... charts and all.Now I don't have to carry around big cluttered notebooks or binders, I can carry one notebook, and a pen. To find notes I don't have to scramble through cluttered, hard to read (even for me - the writer!) notes to find certain information, I can look it all up with the io software.The only drawbacks to this incredible pen are the prices of the paper and the size of the pen. The notebooks are expensive. For me though, I was keeping many different notebooks to contain my notes and keep them organized, and now I find it much more efficient to keep a single notebook with all of my notes in it. This way if I need the information I can simply look it up in my computer. If I need it in paper format, then I can print it out. If for some reason I need the original, I still have it in my notebook. The pen itself is big and bulky, and I would be more comfortable using it if it were more discreet. I have relativly small hands, even for a woman, and find the pen easy to write with and comfortable to use despite its large size. But these drawbacks aren't enough to stop me from using something that has saved me hours and hours of searching through notebooks and keying data into the computer.
The camera came and we were all ready with the film in hand. There was no lense as pictured. Also there were no batteries. The camera overall has a nice feel and is small enough to bring along anywhere.
I had a different point and shoot digital camera that broke on me, so I was a bit cautious about buying another one. After much research and talking to many different people this is the one we decided was worth the money. It has been a great little camera! It takes great shots and the clarity is amazing! The screen is super huge and all the settings are easy to navigate. I highly recommend this camera!!!
So here's my situation: I have a niceCLEARSTREAM2 Antennamounted on my roof and I live just over 4 miles from the nearest cluster of antennas. All should be well, right? Wrong. I live in a one-story house and directly in my line of reception (and right next door to me) is a big frame-stucco 2-story house. To top it all off, I watch TV on my media PC (hooked up in my living room tothis), so that means theTV tunerin my Media PC needs a really strong signal (as is typical of PC tuner cards) to get a steady picture. While the Clearstream2 antenna has been great, there's been quite a few dropouts across some channels.So I decided to give this device a shot. I hooked it up just under my antenna and powered it up to find that my reception on all channels went from 60-90% (before using the signal booster) to zero! Yup. So during my troubleshooting, I simply unplugged the power connection to this signal booster (while still leaving it plugged in to the antenna) and magically, all my channels (with one exception) came in at a steady 97%. Yup. I can't explain it either. So for me, this thing is great - I left it plugged in with no power and my channels are coming in strong, steady and clear.By the way, if you're wondering why my reception was zero when the power was plugged in, it's because this signal booster "over-drove" the signal and my PC tuner card couldn't handle the sheer power. But I'm still happy with the overall results here.
As an adult student I print constantly. I have an inkjet printer but I can't highlight those pages without the ink smearing (laser print doesn't do that). That's where the laser printer comes in.This printer is used daily - average 20 pages duplex per day and has NEVER, NOT ONE TIME, had an error or a jam. It is the perfect printer. The reliability factor is so important and many other printers, both inkjet and laser, don't even compare to this.It is fairly small sizewise - I also have a Dell for color printing and it is huge in comparison.Not much else to say -it's quickit's reliablequality is greattoner lasts a long timeIf you need a workhorse, this is the one.
I think the guy writing the review below was right on, except this is better than the SONY. I too need to literally tear myself away from this thing! It's just beautiful to watch. This Samsung has actually surpassed my high expectations and I give it 5 stars. I am a careful shopper and spend alot of time and energy getting the best bang for my hard earned dollar (ask my Wife ;>). I could buy which ever HDTV product I wanted and I compared this to Plasma, LCD, and even the Sony XBR. I think the later is the only one that compared to this set (I got to see them side-by-side), but given the price difference and size this was perfect. I also believe this set has a nicer exterior which should be considered (it is a nice glossy piano black), but I guess that is just a matter of taste. Look out SONY, Samsung is for real!
The product is great. The instructions that came with the camera were a little confusing. I had to call the company and found out the instructions were outdated.
If you want to diffuse the light, this a cheap way to do it (with a more professional look than a cut up plastic tupperware soup bowl from your nearest Chinese fast food restaurant). From stobist.com (Lighting 101: Bare-Tube-Style Lighting), you should use these to bounce the light off walls and not directly on the subject. It's to create the "bare tube" or "bare bulb" effect to light up a room and fill in the shadows in all directions.Note that any diffusion source you use between your flash and subject will likely decrease the amount of light that reaches your subject and may provide a different color cast/tinge to the color of light. You can adjust your exposure compensation and white balance settings as needed.
This camera is very complete, It has amazing functions that requieres much time to learn to use.The flash is too small for progesional uses. I recomend use an external flash
For Christmas I asked for a digital camera. Since my family goes with the "you can open one before Christmas", I got this under the Christmas tree. I starting taking pictures, and I can't believe how poor the image quality is! I'm taking it back on the 26th (I'm sure Wal-Mart isn't open tomorrow) first thing in the morning to get a camera other than HP!
needed a new power cord for my laptop, checked on amazon, found one for really cheap!!! it was $11 and change, which included the shipping price...how awesome is that, if I had ordered one through dell, I would have paid almost $100. It took about a week to receive which is exactly how long it was supposed to take...nice job!
I've given the iM600 four stars because I don't believe it quite measures up to the gold standard for iPod sound systems, the Bose Sounddock. But at $300, the Bose unit was too rich for my blood and I've found this Altec Lansing system to be absolutely excellent at one-third the price of the Bose (I saw the iM600 for $99 at Costco recently). The sound on the iM600 is crystal clear and has enough presence to fill smaller rooms, like a kitchen or bedroom. I would say the bass response is a bit less than advertised but still adequate. You can help bass response substantially by placing the unit against a wall, or better yet, in a corner. Even though an ad for a subwoofer is inserted into the packaging, according to Altec Lansing, that unit is no longer available. The controls are straight-forward and the mount for the iPod is well-integrated and protected. Bottom line: At $100, the Altec Lansing iM600 is the best iPod sound system available for the price.
I bought this movie tower some time ago and never got around to reviewing it til now, so it's stood up against the test of time. I affixed this to my wall and it's a great little DVD holder. There are two larger slots at the bottom for thicker DVD sets, like a season or two of your favorite show, and the rest are all normal sized slots for your movies. Or even CDs. It maximizes on space and has held up like a champ. I'd order this again, 5 well deserved stars.
I bought this bag to use with my Panasonic PV-GS320 Mini-DV camera. It's a good quality bag with lots of pockets. I also like the three adjustable padded Velcro-dividers in the main center section which can move to expand or contract to divide up the center pocket as needed. Or you can move the dividers out of the way and use the whole pocket. Unfortunately, it is quite a bit bigger than I expected. I could almost fit two of these PV-GS320 cameras in the main pocket if I squeezed hard. In fact, the bag is actually bigger than an old bag I was using for my old Panasonic VHS-C camcorder.Here are the internal dimensions (not stretched):Main pocket: 8.5"w x 3.75"d x 5.5"t (without dividers)Large front pocket: 5.0"t x 8.25"w x 1"dTwo side pockets: 4.5"w x 4.5"t x 1"dIf I were to do it over, I'd go smaller.
I recommend it to everyone works the way it suspose to great item for a low cost buy it you'll love it
I purchased this unit after looking at many 500gb external hard drives. In addition to liking Western Digital's reputation, I liked the fact of having both the Firewire and USB 2 connections on the drive. The drive was formatted as one large FAT32 partition. XP users, like me, would want it formatted as a NTFS drive, which required re-formatting. But, before you reformat, be sure to copy the WD directory on the drive to your hard drive so you don't lose it! The reformatting took an hour or so. Once that was done I ran the Firewire driver included in the WD directory and then plugged it into my system. The system recognized it easily and the drive was ready for backups.Using the Firewire connection I backed up over 19GB of data in less than 40 minutes. While it is not the fastest drive, it is plenty fast enough for most of us. Recommend this drive highly!
I have this on my ipaq 1935, unlike the other reviews i do not notice any "looseness" in the fit of the card in my SDIO slot, I rarely have any disconnects, and overall this has been a great solution for a mobile computing platform. Although being small it boasts great power and coverage, and has been absolutely reliable. I have noticed a small amount of battery drainage, but nothing overwhelming. I would reccomend this product to anyone looking to get their SDIO enabled pda online.
First let me just state for the record that I rarely buy off-brand electronics, and when I do it's minor equipment like cables, etc. But after reading reviews from around the web it sounded like the Olevia held it's own when it came to quality and features. So my journey began...I was very close to spending (...) on a 26" Sharp Aquos (...). Then I saw the Olevia. For (...) for a brand new set I figured this was a hell of a deal. Not only does the Olevia beat the Sharp in connections and features, it was almost (...) bucks less. So I got one...First thing I did was hooked it up to my PC. On 1024x720 the text was clean, winamp visualizations were awesome, and some of my wallpapers looked incredibly real. Half Life 2 with all settings highest and 16:9 looked fantastic. Then it was time to give it the TV test...I watched a number of sets (Sharp, Panasonic, LG) with regular cable hook-up. They looked like absolute trash, but clearly it was the signal that was coming into the Best Buy/Circuit City stores because the analog cable on my Olevia looks superb. It blows away our old tube tv, and while some channels obviously come in better than others, the general quality is much better than I expected.The Olevia has awesome PiP and PoP features. They allow you to watch more than 1 source at the same time (e.g., dvd and tv, dvd and playstation2). There is a regular picture in picture, a split screen, a 3 PoP (one channel in a big box and 3 others in 3 smaller windows on the right) and even a grid PoP that allows you to view 12 channels at the same time. However, if you're using these to watch different tv channels, be aware that in 3 PoP and the grid PoP only the "main" box displays the picture at normal frame rate. The other channels show picture at about 5 frames per second and not at the same time, but consecutively in order. Not a big deal, but something to consider.The connections on the back of the Olevia are more than you'll probably need, and are easily hidden because there are removable panels which allow you to direct the wires through one or two small openings. Awesome.I then put my playstation 2 to work, hooking it up with component cables. The quality CRUSHES composite (red/white/yellow) hookup. You'll never go back. And I played two games, Tekken 4 and Burnout 3, with the progressive scan feature enabled (displays game at dvd quality, 480p). Very, VERY nice. Colors are fantastic, and blacks are very well done.Then I hooked the Olevia up to my Bravo D2 dvd player via a DVI cable. The player features upscaling that can display any dvd in 720p or 1080i (as well as the standard 480p if for some reason you want to use it). With a bit of tweaking of brightness, contrast on both the dvd player and TV I sat down and watched Alien vs. predator widescreen dvd on 720p. WOW!!! The picture is clean, the colors are beautiful, and the sharpness is great. LCDs are known to be bad at reproducing blacks (in other words, the color black, usually it is some sort of dark gray). I cannot complain here. The bravo d2 olevia combination produces dark and rich blacks.How about the sound? TV has two detachable 10w speakers that are surprisingly strong. I hooked the speakers up to an audio reciever and they are now my surround speakers. The TV does have multiple audio outs and even subwoofer out.So, the conclusion? First realize that my comments have one underlying point in mind: I spent (...) on the tv. For that price the quality and features are unbeatable. Most of the other brand name sets costing (...) and up don't even have the features that this tv does. While I'm sure the picture quality on the Sharp, panasonic and sony is a little better, I don't see the point of spending money on those sets unless you are ready right now to get a serious home theatre system.If you're like me, just wanting something good to hold you over until you spend serious cash, buy this tv, and don't hesitate to do it. It has ALL the connections you need, it's dvi has hdcp (which is a copyright protection system which you will need in the future), has awesome PiP and viewing features, 3:2 pulldown, detachable speakers, and a great look (blue led when tv is off is hot). I have had the set for almost a month and have had no problems with the remote, picture or the sound.I wouldn't take this thing back for anything. I got it for under a grand and with the refurbished bravo d2 (...) i have myself a really solid entry level home theatre setup. E mail me at photekxl@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
Took no time at all to be shipped to me. It was bought for the purpose of transferring video from a camcorder to the computer, which it does fine.
I think awesome sums it up.I was lucky enough to get this set, on closeout sale, at my local Tweeter. It was a good sum of money, just under $3K, and that's a good price from what I understand. What made it even better was the fact that I didn't have to cover the entire cost out of pocket.You see my old Sharp 30" LCD TV which was so good to me for 2 years finally conked out because of a bad display. I'm not unhappy with Sharp I just think I ended up having a bad one.At any rate, I had the 3 year warranty from Tweeter on that Sharp and boy did it pay off. I got back $2900 trade-in on my Sharp 30" since the model was no longer being made and replacement would have been more expensive than the remaining value of the Sharp unit as per the warranty. I used the in-store credit and upped to the 42" Panasonic and even with purchashing the extended warranty for 2 years, about $500 extra, I still paid way under a $1G and got a 42" Plasma in place of my old 30" LCD.I certainly can't complain. The set is perfect. Movies and TV look great. I don't have Digital TV yet but when I do, I'm sure I'll be even more pleased.Take it from me, if its over $2K, BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM THE STORE OR MANUFACTURER. You'll thank yourself if, heaven forbid, something happens to your TV and you're screwed because its out of warranty. From personal experience, the warranty is good insurance just in case.
The Flip video is idiot proof and it comes with no bells and whistles. Just what the average user needs. This is a point and shoot camcorder and it works quite well. It is sized right for the average pocket so you can take it along when ever you feel like it. I purchased the 60 minutes version as an upgrade from the 30 minutes version I had bought a year ago. I used it extensively during a 2 weeks voyage on a sailboat going from Maine to Bermuda and back in June 2007. The Flip just sat there on a shelf and everybody used it whenever he or she felt like it. The result is about 90 minutes worth of great, short video clips, documenting our trip from start to finish. This would have been very cumbersome with a more traditional camcorder which would have required more knowledge to operate. Bottom line = I do like the Flip. It is plenty of camcorder for my needs.
Thanks to the other reviewers for clarifying the difference between this unit (C320) and the C330, the C330 has a 2GB hard drive whereas the C320 uses a SD card (comes with a 128MB card). I thought my next purchase was going to be a 1 or 2 GB SD Card, until I received the unit and loaded 2/3rds of Texas onto the provided 128MB SD Card with about 65% capacity left. Why load more maps than what you'll use 99% of the time? Seems to me that searching for cities and addresses would be easier if the system had less data to wade through. If I travel out of Texas, I'll just add the additional state with a 2 minute software update and I guarantee you I'll have room left on the card. It also makes sense that battery life will be increased with the use of the SD card, rather than the 2GB micro drive of the C330, but I don't have any experiences on that yet.
Worked with the tech guys for over three hours each of two separate days but couldn't make wireless range finder connect securely to my home network. In the end, the tech guys quit, just couldn't figure out why the configuration wouldn't work. I knew there had been problems for other buyers for the same reason when I bought it but thought I'd be able to figure out the network configuration issues with a little work. I was wrong. Even the technicians at NETGEAR couldn't figure it out remotely. I returned the product for a full refund after three days and that went very smoothly. Thanks AMAZON for promising good customer service and delivering it.
I have tested 4 different upconverting DVD player. This is the only one I have tested that I would recommend. The results were excellent on my 72" HDTV. Price was reasonable and it was quick and simple to set up. Makes all my standard DVD movies look like HD DVD movies. A must have for those who have HD television.
I purchased the wireless rubber hose driveway alert several months ago and it is just what i wanted! I have had several different alerts but none of them were as dependable as this one. The others gave a lot of false alarms because they picked up leaves blowing in the wind and animals passing. I have a long driveway and I feel safer knowing ahead of time who maybe coming to my door! The wireless rubber hose alert is a great product and I recommend this product to everyone !
I recently purchased them for use on my iPod Nano. I use my iPod for everyday commute, I don't rough it up.2 weeks later the left earphone started to cut off the sound. You had to move and tweak the plug to get some sound out of it. Another 2 weeks and the same thing started happening with the right side.The sound was OK but for a price like this you're supposed to get the best quality.I ditched them and went back to my white earbuds. Hopefully someone at that company will have the courtesy of replying o replacing them.
I work at a professional photofinishing lab, and I can attest to the quality of the film inside this camera. The Kodak Max Outdoor camera produces mediocre results in all but the brightest of sunlight.Even for outdoor shots, a flash can really help boost image quality. As an example, using a flash when your subject is against a bright background will prevent your subject from appearing too dark.Unless you are shooting landscapes or landmarks (with nobody in front of them), you should go for the extra versatility offered by the Kodak FunSaver or PowerFlash cameras.
At first, it kept ejecting just like some previous postings said. All I had to do was get the cord from the cassette in just the right position so that the player cover closed enough and VOILA!! I can listen to the music on my IPOD Nano or my Samsung smartphone. Plus, this adapter came with a power charger for the IPOD! I'm a happy driver now in my 2001 vehicle.
get distorted video with my brand new VRD-VC20 when it is creating HQ DVD directly from the DV input using a Monster DV cable to my Sony TRV17. I have tried two different home video tapes and two different manufactures of DVD+r discs and their is video distortion and audio distortion at random points throughout playback on the newly created DVD discs. The Mini DV home movie tapes play back with no problem on the camera and also when played back from the TRV17 to the TV. I upgraded the VRD-VC20 with the June 2005 firmware update posted on your web site and it still is doing the same thing. The discs were all finalized properly. In addition to the distortion (blochy pixels, etc) the newly created discs have also had trouble loading when inserted into a new sony DVD/VCR combo player. I am getting ready to return this to the store I bought it at unless you have a solution. The VRD-VC20 was not hooked up to the computer during the capture process.I also tried another new Sony Camcorder and another tape and I still got distored video and it skipped.I'm not sure if this was a defective unit but test!
I got this after selling my couple year old PDA gpa that I never used. That thing had the annoying feature of every time the battery died, it unloaded ALL The maps you had loaded in thru the computer. completely beyond aggravation and didn't want to deal with it.I had tried other garmin nuvis and found them easy to use and what I had expected from a GPS.I had the option to get it built in to my newer car, but with the rate of people breaking in and ripping them out of the dash, I felt more comfortable with a removeable one that I can also bring on journeys in other peoples cars.(or lend it to a person who has no idea where they're going).I absolutely love that while you're out you can find the nearest target, sephora, grocery store. You can just look up a store by alphabetical order and most likely it'll have one in the system that will work for you. The text-to-speech was as expected and something specific I was looking for was that it said the actual street, not just "turn left if 50 feet". Now it says "turn left in 50 feet on Main Street". The only things I would change is certain things in needs to be more specific about. I sometimes find myself responding to it being like "well, it would have been nice if you had mentioned..." and right now I cant think of a specific incident, only that sometimes I could have used more of a "coming up, look, it's coming up!!" warning or detailed instruction. But heck, it's a machine that gives you directions, so it's pretty great. I also chose this model for the bluetooth feature. I'd never used it before on anything else, but I find it super that when my cell rings, the GPS rings. I don't have to fumble for my phone, I just hit "answer" or "ignore" on the GPS. People say it sounds like I'm in a tunnel when talking to them and that theres a bit of an echo, but for just quick hi, bye kinda things and no long conversations, its perfect. You shouldnt be talking while driving whether it's hands free or not.I will also note that if you have an AUX jack on your radio(which I use for my IPOD) if you're really nervous about not knowing where you're going,you can plug it into the GPS and the sound comes thru your speakers, so you can control the loudness if you're really just like "I have no clue where I'm going, I want to concentrate on where I'm going and nothing else. GPS, speak to me". You obviously cant listen to the radio when it's like this, so it doesnt interject thru the radio or anything, its just silence when the gps is not speaking.(if you want it to interject, I think thats a feature on the more expensive models that it goes thru your speakers all the time).I think it has anything you could really need for mild-to-moderate use, not exactly sure what the more expensive models hold, but this one seems to cover a bit of everything without paying an extremely expensive price.Great little GPS, I'd definitely buy it again.
These are a great pair of earphones for under $25. The muffs are a little large, but if you have large ears (which i do), the size helps make them more comfortable. The only complaints are that the earphones are little hard to hang onto the ear and the cord is easy to tangle. Very rigged for the price with a nice snug fit on the ears.
Smooth and fast motion, comfortable, compact. No wires for my cats to chew, they "killed" my last mouse. I've already recommended it to several people.
As usual, memorex CD-R discs work good. Buy them happily from Amazon.Thanks
I did a lot of research as to what would be the best way to store pictures when you don't have a laptop. (I'm going abroad for 4 months and won't be able to upload my pictures to my laptop since I won't be bringing it.) However, I have a kodak camera and couldn't find any information on the web (apple's website has a list of compatable camera's but doesn't list any kodak cameras) as to whether or not the connector would work with my kodak software. However, I had absolutely NO problems with using apple's camera connector with my kodak camera. it transfered the pictures incredibly fast and the picture quality on the ipod comes out amazing. I can't wait to fill up my ipod with pictures from my time abroad!
If you need to extend your IR remote range via CAT5 this is the perfect solution. Installation was incredibly easy. The LED lights are a nice touch as they are on both the blaster end and the sensor end, so you immediately know if there is a transmission problem. Hot Link went the extra mile; the blue LED varies in intensity based on the strength of the IR signal. And it is super sensitive, so you can even point the remote perpendicular to the sensor and still change the channel. The hardware is small enough that I could mount it out of sight behind our TV. Documentation is simple and clear. For a 1-zone setup it couldn't be simpler.
Great picture and sound quality on my Sony HDTV. Best bang for your buck. No need to buy expensive cables.
Digital signals are a series of 1s and 0s. There is no quality to a 1 or a 0. It gets through or it doesn't. If it does you get your picture in all its glory, If it doesn't, you don't. Any HDMI compliant cable will get your 1s and 0s through - otherwise it would not be HDMI compliant. The only exception is very long cable runs but that is not an issue 99% of the time. Most cable runs will be below 15 feet.Don't fall for the cable hype rubbish that makes manufacturers and dealers a fortune.America, you've been ripped-off enough!!!!
We bought these to upgrade a couple of older Dell computers... waste of money. The computers would not address the memory and caused nothing but grief!
This product came in a timely manner but was not the right cartridge for my EPSON photo printer even though it says that it is. The printer states that it cannot recognize the cartridge. Fits perfectly and looks exactly the same but does not work. Lot's of money for something doesn't work
I've only had this camcorder for a day but so far so good. Everything worked as expected except the widescreen mode. On a standard TV set it "sqeazes" the picture in instead of the usual black bars on the top and bottom. Despite this this camcorder is still the best deal I found after a couple months of shopping.
I like these trays -- they are sturdy and handsome. Make sure the rack is screwed to the case on both sides of it, or else you may have hear a vibrating sound as the the drive spins. Also, counting shipping, Amazon has about the best price on these of anybody.
This was guaranteed 100% against defects. Well it's defective. It was plugged in and charged over night. Within a minute of unplugging from charger it died due to low battery. Contacted the seller, and have yet to hear back.
I have this camera and love it! I have taken some of the sweetest pictures of my Abyssinian cats and Himalayan cat with it! I think it was one of the first digital cameras on the market. My Husband bought me this camera as a gift and paid almost $500.00 for it. The quality is definately great! This camera at this price is a steal.
Good sound for the money; however, it is sensitive to bouncing. While I wouldn't use this unit while jogging, it is a fine portable if you walk smoothly, ride public transport, or just away from your main CD player.The sound reproduction was decent, using the headphones supplied. The unit comes with a switch that allows you to select greater depth of bass.The batteries are easy to change, though you will have to remove the unit from whatever carrier you are using. The controls are easy to use. I like having the stop button on one side of the unit and the open button on the other.My &quot;nit&quot; with this unit is the carrier. The one supplied with the unit is almost useless; pick another for everyday use.
This cordless phone battery fit the phone and works as expected, giving new life to an ancient phone. It was packaged well and arrived earlier than promised. What more could I ask for?
Product works as stated just fine. Copies are sharp and clear. Very good value for the price. Fast ship also.
I can say one thing!If u want your car audio blow your branes out,this Pyle amplifier is the one of the best ways u can do that.This is crazy and this is amazing.I connected 4 speakers and 2 subwoofers and now I have the audio power much more then I even awated. bass is pure and powerfull and quality if sound is impressing.
I found that the performance and build quality of this lens are both excellent - especially for the price. But be aware that there are compatibility issues using the Nikon SB-600 Speedlight (and probably the SB-800). Mounted on my D300, the auto zoom (that sync's the Speedlight zoom to the lens) and the auto focus illuminator (AF-ILL) do not work. Those Speedlight functions do work with my Nikon lenses. The auto focus illumination is important to me. If I had known about this, I probably would have spent the extra money on a Nikon lens.
I should first note that I am no expert on television sets, and was more than a little confused by all the different technologies out on the marketplace. After some research, and a little help from a local home theater company, I settled on this TV. If 13" of depth isn't an issue for your application, this TV offers picture quality on par with the more expensive plasmas and lcds. Couldn't be happier with my purchase!UPDATE:I have since discovered the issue with the HDMI connections that others are reporting.
I have had this for 7 years. I paid about $15 for it then. I didn't have much hope because of the price, the kid-like appearance. Even the manual tuner picks up great reception. Just within the past year, one of the suction cups has lost its suck, so it kind of hangs like it's on a fishing line. Kind of cute, actually. It did not work this morning, but I noticed that I was stupid and didn't turn it off all the way last time I used it, so hopefully it is just the battery.
Lot's of bass, but the speakers cut out or crackle every once in a while, especially when watching a movie, or listening to music. Rear speaker wires are way too short. Not bad for the money, but they could be better.
These Griffin guys really know what they are doing. This fm transmitter not only looks cool, it really works. (Unlike some other more expensive brands). I live in NYC, so it is a challenge to get a clean frequency. But, to my surprise, music comes out of the speakers crystal clear. Slight distortion every once in a while, but it is totally manageable. I have read some users have problems in big cities, I think it might have to do with the antenna. For cars that use the rear window defrost as antenna (like mine), might work better than others since reception coverage is much bigger and it's more or less inside the car. For those who live in NYC, I am using 89.3 and it works great. By the way, I have tried the Transpod, it doesn't work. Not only it has distortion, it also picks up engine noise. On top of it all, it's 3 times more expensive. Another observation is that the music seems to sound better when the Ipod is fully charged. Therefore, a car charger is a must. Oh, yes, it works great at home too. "Airport Express" move over!!! As I said before, this is the most awesome 30 bucks I have ever spent on electronics.
This is a great computer, a little slow ,but great
I hoped that this product would work well. It turned out better than I had hoped. I finally broke down and bought a HDTV, surround sound system, DVD player, DVR, and kept an old vcr. I could get everything working using 5 remotes - most of the time. The real problem was helping everyone in my faminly get everything going.The Harmony 880 fixed all of issues on the first programing. Really, first try! Software loaded on my PC without issue, USB device connected first time, interface was great.The only thing I think I might do differenly would be to get the less expensive 550. Seems like it comes with all the same software and functionality but no color screen and text rather than little pictures.
This hub has been problem-free since its purchase in December. It is a clean design with lighting for each connection. compact
I was looking for expanding my Onkyo receiver. I looked into many brands like JBL, Polk, Cerwin Vega and many other serious competitors. During my research I came across the JBL Platinum line of speakers. In the beginning I was a bit skeptical of the name KLH . The price was too low to reflect on the quality. So I did a lot of research and there are very few reviews for any of the new KLH line of speakers.I ordered them New from Amazon.First Impression after receiving them:Fit and finish quality was exceptional. It impressed my right from the gitco. They are designed in U.S. However they are assembled in China which was very evident. They don't look like 39 dollar speakers at all. Very sturdy and finish is chrome like.Hooking up:First thing you guys should do is throw away the speaker cables which come in the box. They are worthless. Keep in mind you can make good expensive speakers sound cheap if you use cheap wires. You need at least 16 Gauge or better cable to really drive these puppies. I hooked up those speaker cables which came in the box for laughs and they sounded like 2 dollars speakers off street and the sound was very distorted. However as soon as I hooked up my heavy speaker cables designed for good sound. The sound improved 10-fold. I could not believe my ears. The sound in a broad spectrum was exceptional. The highs and the lows. It was very clean. The 2 mid range and the tweeter do an exceptional job. Keep in mind- its not a subwoofer. So don't use it like one. It won't give you anything below 80Hz. So if you intend to hear bass you will need a subwoofer. These speakers are very well designed to handle power in a very clean manner.I highly recommend these speakers to anyone who enjoys good taste. KLH speakers have excellent quality and superb sound. Best of all you won't have to pay, JBL infinity price for these. They should be priced over $100 for what they sound.
I have been a DJ off and on for the last 8 years playing in several small clubs in my area (Music is the heart and soul of my life)so Quality is a must. I bought the UR15C headphones as a quick replacement to the pair of Bose that were damaged in a transport from one club to the next. I was realy amazed at the sound from such a pair like this. After replaceing the pair for "work" (more like a hobby) I brought my UR15c's in to use on the computer. I run mine off a Pioneer 500w reciever hooked in to my Computer this works wonders I gave up on the "computer speaker systems" never the sound I wanted.Here is the deal. The UR-15C Headphones though haveing a long cord(8feet)have excelent sound and power handling capibilities. There is some minor distortion when you hit the High end of the power limits. other then that there is good quality bass mids sound very good and the highs do very well. I would recomend these to anyone looking for good sound at affordable priceing.
I bought this dvd player 5 months back. I was happy i could convert to 720p and 1080i. I was good until couple of days back, it started switching off itself and on. While playing, it switches off and comes back on. This player comes with 3 month labor, 1 year parts. Now if i need to fix it, it costs about 70$. I recommend not to buy this DVD player
Apparently there has been issues about this product. I decided to take a gamble. However, there are updated drivers and utilities on the Lynksys website and the wireless Bridge does everything I want. It basically uses the wireless bridge as a sound card. By default, there is lag which is not important for music listening. But when watching a movie this will mean sounds will come late. However, you can right click the icon in the right corner and adjust the buffer for 3 settings:music (extra buffer for less skipping if the connection isn't clean)game (minimal buffer, but no noticable lag)movies (minimal buffer, but no noticable lag)Im not sure what the difference between game and movie buffering means. But keep in mind that if your wireless connection is weak, there will be skippage. The music setting increases the buffer for less skipping.People have mentioned they have to restart programs in order to switch between pc speakers and the wireless bridge. However, the new updates on the Lynksys site fixed this!I fully recomend this product if you want to connect your computer to let say a stereo system without wires. I use this to listen to music on my stereo system while keeping my laptop wireless.
I plugged this in and all I got was a hole bunch of static, a high-pitched whine, and the music playing vaguely in the background. After playing with it for a whole day with no success, on every radio station channel available (88.1 has worked for years where I live for my FM-modulated CD player without a single issue, but not so with the AirPlay), I called the customer service number. They were nice, and are supposed to be sending me a replacement to see if that works better. I'm not holding my breath. Meanwhile, I got the iTrip and it works much better - just a little static here and there, but it can usually be fixed by fiddling with the iPod's volume. It's a shame because I liked the compact style and easy tuning of the AirPlay, but it just seems like the product isn't up to par with the good old iTrip.
I love this TV! Buy it and have fun.This was my first HD TV purchase. I waited several years and waded through a lot of websites and consumer magazines, and visited all the big box stores (repeatedly). After considering Plasma, LCD, and DLP systems, I settled on plasma for its picture quality, unlimited viewing angles, and minimum space requirements. (Though I will say LCD's have come along way). Once I settled on a plasma, my research found the Panasonic 42" and 50" models consistently rated in the top three in terms of picture quality, connection options and reliability.I thought briefly about waiting for 1080P plasmas to become affordable. However, from what I've read the human eye can't differentiate between a 1080i (720P) and 1080P resolutions once your back 8 to 10 feet. With a 50", you don't want to be that close anyways, so why wait.I got mine for $1,600 with 2 years no interest financing the day after Thanksgiving. Yes I was one of the suckers standing in line at 4AM, in the freezing cold. After owning the Panasonic TH-50PX60U for several weeks, it was worth the effort. The picture is awesome, whether you're watching HD programming, DVDs or regular broadcasts. You'll watch all your old DVDs and be amazed at the details you've been missing.Set up was a breeze. It's got 2 HDMI, 2 component video, 3 s-video and 1 optical audio. All are clearly labeled and easy to get to. I highly recommend using the HDMI or component video connections to get the best picture. I thought s-video was good, but its not even close. I played with the picture and audio settings and found the factory setting were fine. I use the standard factory settings for all viewing. The TV comes preset with vivid, standard and cinema settings. Vivid is too bright for me and cinema is too dark. I wall mounted the unit and it saves a ton on space. The wall mount was pricey, but if you've come this far, why not go a little farther. Its worth it and not hard to do.Couple of things to consider before buying:1. Make sure your normal viewing distance is 3 to 4 times the length of the TV. This 50" is just under 48" long, so the optimum viewing distance is 12' to 16'. I tried sitting closer and the found it hard to take in the whole screen. If you are close (+10'), by the 50", there's a big difference from the 42" for not a lot more money.2. Use the HDMI and component video connections, and you don't need $200 Monster cables. I'm using $50.00 cables from Home Depot with out any trouble.3. Don't place the TV directly in front of a light source (window or lamp), or you'll get a noticeable glare. I haven't had a problem with the indirect lighting in my room.
I saw several LCD TVs but I think this Samsung LTN 1735 is the best I have seen so far. Well, I became interested in the LCD TVs under the influence of some of my friends who own theirs. It just saves space and energy plus other advantages. I previous had the Sharp LC-20B4US but sold it to my friend for I wasn't quite happy with it. There is nothing wrong with the Sharp but just don't like the picture qualities. My friends own Sharp LC-20E1U too and it is not very good either. At least I was not impressed by their picture quality and audio.Now I've had this Samsung for 5 months and am satisfied with it. It is especially nice sitting on my bedroom desk. Big enough for me. No problem with it so far. I think the picture quality and stereo audio system of this Samsung is slightly better than the Sharp(and Panasonic TLA and Toshiba 20VL43U 20 too, I saw them in my friends' houses). I like the component video input which gives super dvd quality! Remote is easy to use. Sound is nearly perfect. I think Batesias' VMT SEEMS better in PC picture quality.
why pay more for cables that do the same thing? I would reccomend these cables to everyone. Even the guys who installed me LCD told me they were great.
THIS IS A VERY, VERY GOOD BUY THIS WILL BE MY SECOND PURCHASE AND JR CO. ARE WONDERFUL, they SHIP EXTREMELY FAST, THIS CO. IS THE BOMB= VERY VERY GOOD! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, FOR THE PRICE U CANNOT BEAT IT JACK. BUY BEFORE THEY DISAPPEAR!!pros: outstanding quality, durability, holds disc with no problemsowned my 1st one for about 3 months now and already full! works like a charm!! binding velcro like material grips the binders firmly, NOT THE NON-DEPENDABLE BINDER clip, fasten and TEAR CRAP.Cons: ONLY THING IS THAT ONCE NEAR FULL, FLIPS ""WIDE"" OPEN WHEN U OPEN THE WALLET. DUE TO THE LIGHT-WEIGHT COVER'S MASS GOING AGAINST THE MAIN TOTAL MASS OF THE OCCUPIED BINDERS. but that's just basic/ all-the-time physics folks. NOT A PROBLEM, WORKS GREAT, NO MAJOR COMPLAINTS!, GREAT SHIPPING RELIABILITY, GOOd CUST. SERV. HANDS DOWN!
I bought this DVD player a little over a year ago and it has been fine for what I use it for...just watching movies. Recently, the screen has split into 2 parts therefore it splits the movie in half. When I called technical I was told to send it in for an $80.00 repair plus shipping, of course. That's almost what I paid for it. They said there was nothing I could do to repair it myself and of course it's not under warranty. I am very disenchanted with Samsung products and service and probably will never buy another of their products.
My choices for memory cards were Sandisk, Lexar, and Sony. First, I went with the Sandisk because of its lower price vs Sony. (why pay more for something when you don't have to) In my opinion, they are equivalent and equal choices. The second reason I chose the Sandisk is because they are actually partnering in some memory device areas with Sony and they are the largest designer/producer of removable flash based digital media.
This product is really awesome and useful. I used it to clean sticker residue off my laptop. I was very pleased with the result and it did not fade the color. This is very handy product.
These binoculars were sent back for refund....I own a pair of bushnell 16x50 binoculars and they work just fine, but I wanted to get something that was a little stronger, so I purchased the 20x50 and after receiving them I was disappointed in them because they would not focus clearly. I followed the instructions on focussing, but they just would not focus well enough to see things clearly. There were parts that seemed to be loose and when using the focus rocker I could see the two lens wobbling. These were just poorly made. I have sent them back to Amazon for a refund.
I recently purchased the Jvc GR-SXM740U Camcorder and took it on a trip. The picture quality was super. However I was very dissatisfied when I returned home and started to view the movies I had taken. The sound was awful. I filmed some of our movies outdoors and you sort of expect the outdoor sound quality to be less the perfect. But when I watched the indoor movies I could not believe it. Four people in one room and at times three of us could not be heard. It gave me a headache trying to listen to it. Then randomly the camera would just pick up stray noises outside. So beware of this model if you value sound and video.
I NEVER write reviews but after using this product I just had to! Such an incredible product, it completely changed the look of my hair and has saved me tons of time just drying my hair alone! It's super easy to use, NEVER burns your scalp like those pesky normal blow dryers, and it just leaves your hair so silky smooth (Zohan reference!) and adds so so much volume and bounce to your hair. I've been using the brush for about a week now and have gotten at least 5 compliments on my hair ... my boyfriend even noticed and I could probably go from having black hair to platinum blond and he usually wouldn't notice it, lol! I don't understand how they can sell this product for only $20, I would seriously pay $100 for this item!!! A MUST have!
Received these brackets promptly from ACE. The units were well built and have a good design to open and close. (a little tricky at first) These units worked well for a 12" melamine shelf. used 3 for 8 ft 2 for 4 ft.
I have been a kodak digital camera user for several years with thousands of pictures taken on my DX3500 for my job. I decided to start looking for a family printer/camera combo and came across this one at a local store. I checked on Amazon and found it much cheaper with special offers to boot!! Anyway the camera is excellent with enough features and options for the casual photographer. The size is just right and i can easly put it in my pocket with it being just a little larger than a clamshell mobile phone. The photo process was so simple my 6 year old was printing pictures and the quality is equal to standard developed pictures. Another great feature is when you place your camera on the printer dock its recharging the kodak supplied rechargeable batteries so your always ready to go. I trully was amazed at the quality of the photos and no computer is needed to print out amazing shots. This kit is well thought out and Kodak includes EVERYTHING you need to get going, rechargeable batteries and all the cables needed to hook up to the computer whether just the camera or the printer its all there no need to run to the store and buy anything your ready to go out of the box. You get a 10 sheet sample pack of photo paper and ink which we used up the first day just taking shots around the house. I ordered the PH160 by Kodak off of amazon which gives me a .23 per picture average which equals our local store. The great quality, ease of use with the camera and printer, excellent picture quality with no extras to buy equals a solid value by Kodak right out of the box. **Do not be fooled by other printer combos as many do not include cables, batteries, ink, paper etc. and upon purchasing these items the price is right up to the initial kodak combo price.**
Good idea but they could have made it a couple of feet longer. Not suitable for me at this length
There is not a "perfect" fit retaining set for a Ford Escape (2001-2004 I think), so be ready to file down some areas to make this work. And - one you get it in - be ready for it to be semi-permanent. Better than nothing, as it eliminates the large gaps with most of the trip pieces a stock radio (double-din) come with.
It was purchasd as a gift for my grandkids and I do not know much about it. Their parents said it works nice and plays all their DVDs and tapes. They are happy so I am happy.
I wrote a review some time ago giving it a 4.In the meantime I tried to upgrade to the lastest firmware from my laptop using the wireless connection: VERY BAD IDEA. I basically fried the unit.However customer service was good. I got a replacement (after a couple of weeks shipping and waiting) at no cost.I am using it with VPN and have had no problem (all problems so far were VPN issues)...
It is really well made and easy to install. The instructions are thorough and complete. However, the first problem that developed was that t takes several attempts to get it to turn on (green light) and then the intensity must be adjusted every time. It is supposed to have a &#34;sleep&#34; mode (not much going on) and then &#34;wake-up&#34; when things happen (gear down, engine changes, etc) but mine doesn't. All-in-all a disappointment.Unfortunately I had the unit a number of weeks before using it and was slow in realizing the flaws. As a result I missed the deadline for refund or replacement.If you buy this unit please check it out right away. Hopefully, it will operate as advertised but, if not, you will be able to do something about it.I am going back to my Dayton/Astra setup.
I've had this receiver for about 9 months now. Very handsome product, easy to install and set up. The self-surround calibration is a very useful feature and avoids a lot of complex set up know-how. I rate the audio quality as excellent not quite to audio-file standards but most people will be very happy with its capabilities.A few negatives that are not really serious: the manual should be improved, it is very hard to read and for neophytes will be quite frustrating. The surround processsor modes can only be accessed sequentially so you cannot make A-B choices. Plus there is no phono capability.I highly recommend this receiver as a low to mid range product with high-end capabilities.
I've been using B+W filters on my lenses since day one, no problems! great product
I think the Koss Pro-4AA headphones were the phones of choice for Noah on his ark - they've been around a LONG time. And contrary to some longstanding products that stick around in spite of newer, more technically advanced competitors simply because a bunch of eccentrics swear by them, these phones are a fabulous choice for anyone at any time.And now the pros and cons...Cons:1) Heavy, heavy, heavy. Watch your neck.2) If you have a large head, these phones can give you headaches as the headband design puts a lot of pressure on your temples and ears.3) The coiled cord has a tendency to increasingly pull on one side of the phones as you get closer to its length limit. That this starts to happen around the halfway point is troubling.4) Not a stylish set of phones. Almost retro in appearance. The ill green color could have been changed long ago.5) The earpiece's circumaural seals are filled with air and will deflate if punctured. This is the Achilles heel of the phones.6) The cord cannot be easily replaced. If you get a short, you're done for.Pros:1) Superior, extended frequency range. Clean and flat. Still the best sounding phones I have heard in their price range. Sounds as good as phones that go for twice the price.2) Circumaural, closed design holds in the thunderous bass and stifles the outside world.3) Still the choice of many professionals. It's amazing how many DJs continue to use this model.4) The price is outstanding for the quality of sound delivered.5) Built like a tank. My first pair lasted ten years of constant use. (They never did break down, I replaced them for another reason.)For a home system, this is a fine set of cans. If you want something portable, look elsewhere. Consider buying a cord extension, too, if you plan to sit somewhere else besides right near your stereo. And let people know that with them on, you'll be in your own musical world for a while. Sit back and enjoy!
But I purchased it for my wide angle and I guess I'm not doing something right or the lens wouldn't make a shadow on all of my pics. I just don't think this lens should have a hood.Otherwise, it's like all of the rest of my hoods. Seems sturdy enough.
Waste of money. I saw no improvement whatsoever in regards to reflections. I still can't see my subject in daylight, and I don't mean bright sunlight only. Even overcast, it's worthless. I've stopped using live view altogether, and depend solely on my eyepiece.
Ive had this item for a couple of weeks now, and I MUST say its a really good device. It works like a charm and the bluetooth compatibility makes it much more easier to talk in cell while driving. I for one dislike to use the handsfree head sets because they are usually uncomfortable to the ear. But the c550 resolves that problem. I strongly recommed this model, while its not as stylish as the Navi models, it still works for a Car GPS and the price makes it affordable
I'm a fan of the original Microsoft Natural keyboard and use it at work everyday. This new version seemed to have all the features that I'd love to have on a home keyboard. Unfortunately, the design and build-quality is nowhere near acceptable.First problem, the extra buttons for controlling internet and Multi-media are a great (though not original) idea. However, the way they are implemented here makes them unusable. All buttons are evenly spaced, small, and blue and are placed with no rhyme nor reason. After 3 weeks with this keyboard, I still couldn't hit the correct button without looking carefully for the small lettering telling me where Volume Up was.The other great feature idea of this keyboard is that it is a hub for USB devices. The placement of the connectors, however, make it awkward to use. They are located in the center rear of the keyboard and therefore butt-up against my monitor base (which like all monitors I've ever seen is in the center of the viewing area). Due to the fact that the USB connector extends 3 inches by design, you must have a minimum of 4&quot; of space between your keyboard and monitor. Many desks are not big enough for this to happen, especially if you have a now-almost-standard 19&quot; monitor. If Microsoft's hardware designers had done some real-world research they would have moved the USB connectors to one side or at least tunneled into the keyboard so that the connector didn't stick out so far.The final nail in the coffin for this miserable excuse for a keyboard is that it is unreliable. I used this keyboard on 3 separate computers over a 3 week period and several times on each system, it would simply stop functioning until I rebooted. I replaced the keyboard once and got the same behavior. Others I've spoken with have seen this happen as well. No other keyboard has ever given me this kind of problem on any of my systems so this is just bad design/build quality.Beware of this garbage. If you want a keyboard with cool extra buttons, try the IBM version which is programmable (the Microsoft one is not). There are lots of ergomomic choices out there, as well. Don't make a mistake and buy the Microsoft Natural Pro.
I bought this scanner primarily to be used to scan old photos and negatives, but also wanted the occassional document to be crisp and clear. I have been thrilled with my results so far. The photo correction (during the scan) does a wonderful job of clearing up the effects of aging although it did tend to add a bit of blue to the &quot;true&quot; colors of the photos. I have a separate photo enhancement software package that I use as I don't think the software included with the scanner is adequate for my purposes.Documents scan well and I LOVE that you can save it as a text document! The scan speed is great too--even at 1200ppi!A wonderful scanner and a bargain for the price!
This keyboard is a nice size and weight and the adjustable backlight is great when typing in a dim area and you have to look at the keyboard to perform a function or when you want to use the audio/video controls. The Keyboard even has a built in touch pad. It is by no means a replacement for a real mouse or touchpad but it is nice to have so much functionality in one device. Note: the charging station does not need to plug into a computer but offers a USB port replicator if you do.
I just received this case from amazon through amazon marketplace with iskin inc. I absolutely love the case. The case covers every part of the ipod, including the docking port on the bottom. The actual silicon on the ipod is extremely durable, and has holes on the back of the iPod to keep the ipod from being overheated. On the front of the case, a scratch resistant VISOR which does not shift in place. This sllows protection of the front of the ipod, including the screen and the click wheel. The click wheel is protected by a thin membrane, but its a little rough so it might time to get used to.My only complaint is the cover on the docking port. The docking port is covered by a piece of silicon which is attached to the rest of the case. This makes it really difficult to insert the iPod onto the universal dock, seeing how the dock connector cover isn't really removable. I have emailed iskin about this problem.I believe the iskin is THE case to get for the ipod. Its durable, stylish, pretty, and is definately worth the $35.
I have had this router for over 1 year now, however I have many issues with the installed firmware. After upgrading to DD-WRT, all my problems went away and the router is rocksolid. Many reviews will confirm that this router has excellent hardware, it's the firmware that's the problem and unfortunately D-Link has not fixed the problems. Flash with DD-wrt and it should fix them...my medicine router has been stable for months with to reboots required and excellent performance.
Economical and well made. Sturdy and easy disassemble to add decorated covers if necessary. I like the black edging.
This drive has been great in storage capability and security. However, it has poor design for utility, since it is physically so wide. I have encountered several computers in which the USB port is next to a protusion in the case, or another device cable, so this drive will not fit without an extension cable. Who wants to have to carry an extension cable around?
The quality of the CyberHome product is so low that the Target Corporation should be ashamed to sale the product and concerned that it will tarnish their brand image.I thought I could trust the Target name for the purchase of a &amp;#147;no-name&amp;#148; electronic device, but here&amp;#146;s my story;*February - Purchased the CyberHome 7&amp;#148; DVD Player*March - The battery fails &amp;#150; Cyber mails me a new battery.*April - The battery fails again &amp;#150; Cyber mails be a new device to &amp;#147;initiate&amp;#148; the battery before I charge the battery. I'll have to remove the battery from the DVD player and insert into this new device before every charge.*July - The AC power connector develops a short &amp;#150; tried unsuccessfully to contact Cyber.*August - Contacted Target for an assist &amp;#150; Cyber tells Target they will call me. Cyber never calls.*September - While waiting for Cyber/Target to contact me about the short circuit, the battery starts to only hold a charge for 90 minutes.*September contacted Target Guest Relations again - stay tuned for the next installment of this never ending story.....
Hubby and I bought each other one for our anniversary primarily because we forgot not only important dates like that one, but also day to day appointments and tasks. While it would have been fun to buy a treo, our budget reminded us to stick to the basics. The Z22 is basic, but does exactly what we need it to do. It was easy to download the software, set up and get started. The battery life is great, and re-charging is easy and convenient, especially if done overnight. If all you're looking for is a planner that doesn't take up a lot of space but still gets the job done, this is the Palm device for you.
What is there to say? Another quality product from a company that provides quality products. One very nice feature are the marking tapes to color-coordinate devices to the power strip. Eliminates that tugging exercise to find out which device is connected to this plug.
I'm really pleased with this bag, it holds all my gear with room to spare. There are enough adjustable straps to fine tune the bag to your comfort level. It stays nice and tight against my back and doesn't feel like a burden at all.This is a great value compared to some of the other options.The only drawback to this bag is that there isn't a convenient way of grabbing your camera without taking the bag off and opening it up. Other than that, no faults.
Screen is exactly what we were looking for. It was easy to set up, and very sturdy. We use the screen for weddings and special events. It's big enough for everyone to be able to see. Our audience size is usually between 150-350 people. This actually our second one because someone stole our first one. Ordered it from Amazon on Friday afternoon and had it by 11:00am on Monday.
Very Handy case, has three slots inside for the camera, extra battery and memory card if want. Would highly recommned so you don't sit on your camera or accidently drop your investement
This was my first telescope, purchased after many weeks of research. I was tempted to get more expensive models but settled on this because it seemed the best scope for the price and suited for a beginner (motorized mount, Star Align, etc). I bought a Barlow lens and moon filter right away and started checking out the moon with great results. Looked incredible with both included eyepieces. Then I started trying to find more distant objects and ran into problems. The Star Align feature never really worked for me - granted, my view of the sky is impacted somewhat by a large city nearby, but it's still pretty dark at night and I have no problems seeing constellations with the naked eye. I think I got it to align once, but even after that, "zooming" to a star cluster or distant planet didn't produce any visible results. One time the scope went straight down towards the ground. I thought it was supposed to prevent itself from doing that but it did. I know I'm a beginner with a lot to learn about this stuff but all I ever got to see with this scope was the moon and that tends to get old after awhile.As for the construction of the scope itself, it leaves a lot to be desired. The tube is extremely light and delicate so like a former reviewer said, touching it can send it wildly off target. Once my motorized mount broke, using this scope has become a chore because now it's even more difficult to get it to align to anything (this mount is really not great for hand aligning). To make matters worse, the clip that holds the battery in the finderscope became loose over time and now I have to manually push the battery upwards for the finderscope to turn on. Finally, having to collimate the mirrors is a little annoying. That's another hidden cost a lot of people don't factor into buying a cheap scope like this. For some this is just normal everyday stuff, but I want to have something that is ready to go every time with minimal effort, sometimes at the last second when I see something remarkable in the sky.If I could do it all over again, I'd avoid this scope, save up more money and get something larger and not a Reflector style. I won't give up on this thing just yet - I still have to test it in the middle of nowhere with zero light pollution - but if it doesn't work where I am 99% of the time, it's not the right scope for me.
We have an old machine that requires a PS/2 keyboard with the built in trackball (or touchpad). Unfortunately there are not a lot out there, so we are relegated to spending $75 for one. They work well, but I just wish they were more reasonably priced.
Cheap! This is your DVD if you're financially strapped. OEM of Pioneer DVD-113 drive. There were some reference on usenet about DMA problems, and I experienced it. Disabling use of DMA fixed that.This is actually an okay drive. Comes with a software decoder. If your system is slower than P-II-400 (100Mhz bus), then the software decoder will suffice. If you do not, than get a hardware decoder. Includes PowerDVD software decoder. Will work better with WinDVD.To enjoy the movie, you should get a surround sound speakers with good amplified base unit, a BIG monitor, and bag of popcorn!
This unit excels at the items which are second on my list, and fails at the most important.The FM radio does little better than the GE under cabinet it replaced for. It has trouble consistently receiving the station I listen to most. This is a strong urban station, but we must be in some sort of odd shadow. Unfortunately the poor reception comes and goes, and changes with my body position next to the sink (try washing dishes without moving!) Fussing with power cable position is entertaining for bystanders but not particularly effective.But the worse disappointment was to discover that the radio does not retain its settings even after the briefest power glitch. (boy that capacitor probably would have cost Sony manufacturing a whole cent a piece... I'm not sure I could afford that!) That would be OK if device were designed to be tuned manually. Its not. Its the old lab-rat peck peck peck on tuning buttons for your reward routine.The power must be more reliable where the engineers live who designed this. Not here in Boston. We are entering the summer season when power interruptions go from one per season to one per month or worse.What this unit does well: better sound (but not better than living room hi-fi rig.) CD player is fine, although it takes forever to switch from one CD to another. (20 seconds for #3 to #1 for those who care) I do not have an MP3 player, but the little bracket for it is cute and would be used, don't know why they did not add one for the remote!The unit is pretty big, and I recall I had to mount it with some imagination. If you are going to put this under a single wide cabinet (16" wide) which is up against a wall on left (or right for that matter), and/or you have under cabinet lights, think about placement (not unique to this machine.) Just remember there are controls not only on front, but on both sides as well, so you can not mount it flush with right or left wall.
I have tried the refill ink and generic brands but nothing produces a perfect document like the real brand.
I needed a replacement keyboard for my Dell Inspiron B130. This fit perfect. I do wish that it had come with instructions for replacement, but a quick internet search showed me how to install the new keyboard.
It was a little pricey since they don't make the tapes anymore but it was something I needed for them.
I haven't had time to check the suitablity of this item but am sure it will do the job I need done
Bought this for my son as a Christmas gift for his Green Egg smoker. It was recommended by a coworker. Seems to be a great thermometer.
This product is an excellent option if your computer has limited USB ports and an unused Expresscard slot. It does provide power for devices that don't have a large draw. My phone charges just fine through this USB connection. It also has an AC adapter connection for devices that need more power. The AC adapter is *not* supplied with the product.The product is somewhat bulky - it sticks out from the edge of my laptop about 2 inches - you will have to remove it to put your computer in a bag - and comes unplugged fairly easily, but if you don't move your computer around a great deal while using it, you should be just fine.
Bought this for a "Big Sister Reward", because my 7yo was always stuck watching preschool shows with my 4yo and 2yo. She loves it and the whining during car rides has almost stopped. We use the DC plug (included in the package) in the car, and have used the AC wall adapter (also included!) in hotels and Grandma's house. I even used it, and the remote (also included) worked great. The kids are only allowed to watch it SITTING DOWN and cannot move unless it is packed in a bag (the included bag is not big enough to hold accessories). We have dropped it about 3 times and it's OK so far.My daughter was not a fan of video games, but figured out how to play games programmed into the player and liked playing--even though the package did not come with game directions. So she was not disappointed, but the picture quality IS LOW and the games are pretty old--not comparable to Nintendo or Playstation handleld.One star taken off for no game instructions, and the plug on our DC adapter in the car falls out very easily--not major problems.
I really think the Zune was a better product and have 3 of them that I hope will never break.
I have been using this stripper for YEARS. It is very good, and very handy. It has saved me hours of time over the years by quickly stripping down Cat 5 and Cat 6 cables, usually with no problem at all. If you have this stripper, you do have to be a little careful because it is not too difficult to nick the wires inside the cable which can cause problems down the road. I would recommend this product:Platinum Tools 15015 Cat 5 Cable Jacket Stripperinstead. The Platinum Tools stripper is better about not damaging the pairs of wires inside of the CAT5/6 cable. It is also nearly half the price as of the time I wrote this review.I am keeping this product in my tool box, it is a solid backup for my new stripper... I like the product, it has saved me a ton of time, ... I just think there are better deals out there, better quality single purpose strippers, and at the time of this review I feel that this one is over priced.All of that being said, ... If you work on CAT5/6 cables and do not have a single purpose stripper for them, GET ONE. You will never regret having this type of tool.
I purchased a pair of these for $30 shipped. I had purchased another pair previously for $16 shipped. Both are not fake. However, beware of cheap knock-offs. I was sure the $16 pair was fake but they turned out to be real; sometimes you can find a really good deal. There are some sophisticated fakes that are even being sold by reputable sellers due to the fact that they cannot tell a difference. Google around for tutorials that show differences. Anyway, these are a great set of headphones. I've noticed slight discomfort with long use but it's not too bad. They do a good job of blocking ambient noise. For such a cheap price you can't go wrong, I believe you will be thoroughly surprised. These headphones come with an asymmetrical cable. You put the left earbud in your left ear and the right earbud behind your neck, instead of in front, and into your right ear. At first I did not understand why the cable was like this but it makes much more sense once you use it correctly.
Nikon D40X 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)We were new to digital cameras, wanted a good one to take pictures of our new grandchild. Our son is a professional photographer and has used Nikon cameras extensively. He did some research and suggested this one. We were not disappointed,instructions are clear and easy to understand,though I must admit, he set it up for me. It is user friendly and the results were very good--for portraits, action shots and landscapes.I will need more time to get a better feel for lighting--some pictures were a bit yellow in hue. We look forward to many more opportunities to practice our new skills.
I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY SOLD THIS FOR SUCH A GREAT PRICE AND I LOVE THE PRODUCT. HAVE HAD OTHER TRANSCEND ALL ALONG AND WOULD DEFINATELY BUY AGAIN!!!
HP just use the same rebadged 3rd party drive which offers no function/performance improvemente since debut of 8200e series(that was 2+ years ago), only things that changed are the shell/cover &amp; added more crappy burning software, basically 8230e is the same drive as now obsolete 8200e model.Upon install the HP burner, I experienced windows shut down problem for my Dell Win98 system, the tech support people at HP are just clueless &amp; couldn't solve the problem. after less then 20 cd burning, now the drive just refuse to read any cd that I inserted.I then searched usnet newsgroup &amp; found out that many people also experiencing various problems with HP burner, should have know better by checking newsgroup or cnet user opinion forum. This is my 2nd HP product (the other is a printer) that went south after light usage.I'll just steer away from HP product (especially burner) in the future &amp; is now shopping for a plextor burner.
All the professionals know that Arctic Silver Thermal Compound is the best paste for your CPU.I've used this stuff for years and always come back to it when we have a problem with the CPU over-heating.We just purchased my wife a gaming computer and it was running at 38c due to whomever who owned it before her not using the proper products. Upon applying this it dropped to a steady 28c.For this ammount, you won't find better thermal paste. Just buy it.
I did not have to buy this item as it came with the GPS. However, it works exactly as it should.
I've owned this camera about a year now and have been very pleased. I like the zoom capabilities and the colors the camera produces. Some people complained about the battery life, but I bought two rechargeable batteries for it and haven't had any problems.
I have had this camera since 2007, and to put it this way, I hardly ever take pictures anymore just because of the camera I have (and I LOVE to take pictures). The battery compartment cover broke very easily, and goes through batteries very quickly. It commonly has error messages with SD cards. The lens cover spontaneously broke one day (and no longer covers the lens). The pictures are a complete gamble. It is very hard to get a decent picture, no matter how you change settings. Indoors pictures have about a 5% chance of being decent. The zoom is horrible; you will get a blurry picture if you're more than 3 feet away from the object. This camera has become such a big headache for me that I just bought a new (different) camera. When a camera gets in the way of your HOBBY of taking pictures, it's time to get a new one.
The first day I got this webcam, the audio part of it doesn't work. Plus that the software is horrible. After a few days, the whole webcam doesn't work at all. The software cannot recognize the webcam. Besides, AIM or Yahoo Messenger cannot connect to it. The bottom line is DO NOT BUY THIS.~~~~~A message from an unlucky buyer
This visor clip was listed to be bought with the Cobra ESD7400 radar detector but it doesn't fit that detector.
On the plus side the 4GB SecureDigital Card gives you tons of storage - on the recommended setting, it has room for over 2K photos. This is a big WOW factor. The camera is very easy to use and has as much flexibility as any amature could want. It has point and shoot simplicity with complete autofocus, autoflash, autoexposure and auto white balance,and other features not mentioned, or if you choose, you can manipulate each of these features manually. The lenses are Nikon quality. On the negative side, it would be nice to include the EP-5 AC Adpter Connector ($44) and the EH-5 AC Adapter ($65) and the video cable ($10) in the package. Other than that, for the non professional this is a good package and I feel okay about recommending it to someone that would like to move up from a point and shoot to a SLR. All in all, a good deal.
Excellent price for this HD and it fits right into my network with its own cable. If there is one complaint it is that only one computer on the network can mount it in read/write mode at a time. Super for backups!
Nice comfortable fit. Great clear sound. I've had many different ones, this is my fav.
I had the 2GB Sansa with expansion, and had used all space. Instead of deleting, or adding more memory, I decided to upgrade to a larger GB. The Sandisk is a very easy item to use, especially for someone who is a computer illiterate. I take it everywhere, and listen to it all the time. It is not as commercialized as the the ever popular IPOD, and definitely not as expensive. I had my first Sansa for 4 years, and have now passed it on to my preteen daughter (who LOVES it). I would definitely look into other Sansa products if need be. I feel they make a quality product without all the hype.
This is a super gift for girls. It caught the attention of every girl at my niece's birthday party and the pictures were an instant hit. -- A nice 'Barbie' kind of gift without being overtly about body conscioussness or gender stereotyping. All in all, both my niece and her parents could feel good about the gift. And the little pictures made a nice addition to the birthday memories scrapbook.
This case fits the device very well, and protects every part of it, including the screen and the controls on the front. The only complaint I have about it is that the plastic that covers the controls makes them much harder to press down than without it, which can definitely be kind of annoying. Other than that, not a bad item at all.
I once swore by this product. I bought it for recreation and for work since I do massage and would bring it on client calls. The sound was great and was extremely portable.After a couple of months it stopped taking a charge through the wall adapter. So I bought a replacement. Strike one.The specs say it is compatible for the nano but it IS NOT. The nano is too small and light and so I had to always place some kind of prop to keep it pushed forward so the system would recognize it and would play. There is something that comes with the nano that is designed to alleviate this but unfortunately that didn't help either. Over months of this propping the "motherboard" on the system got ruined and now it won't play ipods since it ruined the connection. I am VERY dissapointed since this was a total waste of +$120 !
This is a very sturdy wall mount. It was easy to install and comes with all you will need to mount on any surface. It articulates very nicely.
This product sucks. We use many of them in the office, and all of them have the same problem. They work fine for a day, and then they stop. The fix is easy---you just need to unplug the power and plug it back in, but it's annoying, a pain in the rear, and a hassle.
I purchased two of these and, while the one is still working well, the cable i connected to my gaming PC has died within a month of purchase. For the price the cable is not worth returning, I'd rather just put my own together. The point of buying these was to save a little time; however it seems I was only 50% successful. I'd say your results are going to be hit or miss with TRIPP LITE.
I've had this lens and used it for about 18 months. It served the purpose of a walkaround lens, since it had a decent wide angle end (18mm x1.6 for the APS-C sized sensor on my camera), and a decent 50mm normal range (again x1.6). I eventually replaced it with the Canon 24-70mm mostly for the low-light performance and faster focusing (f/2.8 vs f/3.5-5.6). The photos I took with it were decent, only a little bit of distortion on the wide end, and no noticeable CA.
The speakers and USB ports don't work in Digital mode, but if you attach both digital and analog cables and the analog signal is live, then you can select the digital input and the analog signal will keep the base unit powered up which will allow the USB ports and speakers to work. However, the analog signal must be up.If you have defective pixels viewsonic will say that they will replace it if the panel has 6 bad pixels, or 18 bad subpixels. Buyer beware.The Hercules Geforce DDR/DVI or the GTS may ruin this display...
I bought this camera mainly because of Sony's reputation for quality. I am a loyal Sony customer...until I purchased this camera. The picture qaulity is worse than my old 2MP Kodak! I spent nearly $400 for this camera and expected the image quality to be very good for the price I paid. The pictures almost always came out dark when I selected the Automatic mode. When taken in doors the picture always casted a dark shadow behind. My advice is if you are planning to buy this camera, make sure you buy it from a vendor that will allow you to return this camera. Try it out first. I am searching for a new camera now and trying to sell this camera on Ebay. I will probably go back to buying either a Kodak or give Canon a try. I am SO DISAPPOINTED with Sony.
This is an excellent bag if you have a lot of camera gear. There is room for several lenses, two digital SLR cameras and any accessory you may have. The bag has plenty of cushion and you can adjust any of the compartments. It even has a section to store a jacket. The bag is built very sturdy, but remains pretty lite. I highly recommend this bag if you have a Digital SLR. Bare in mind that the bag is big. If you are looking for a compact camera bag, this one is not for you.
I purchased IBM thinkpad with Belkin wireless mouse. It worked only for the first time and after that it never worked. I called the support and they were horrible. This is a poor quality product (made in china). I will never ever buy this product again and you may buy this at your own risk.
We bought this for our camera before we went on vacation just incase the main battery died while we were out and about all day. It served its purpose as being the bring along extra battery. I'd recommend an extra battery just for the convenience to utilize while the other is charging.
well, my dad bought it about 3 or 4 years ago maybe longer and even today its still a great camcorder. granted, i havent used it much, but everytime i have used it i was always happy with the results.all i would want more of is the zoom, but the 20X isnt bad at all and has done a good job.i personally like it alot and dont see my self getting a new one any time soon.panasonic builds great, quality products. heck you can see my last months review of the FZ20 digital camera i bought and i love it as well.
So I was looking for a dock to use with my Ipod Touch so we could have music in our garage when working on stuff, to take camping, etc. The dock looks pretty good and is pretty easy to use. It comes with a ton of adapters for various Ipod devices (and is compatible with the Ipod Touch even though the description and specs don't mention it) that are easy to change and came with an auxiliary cord to attach to an Ipod Shuffle, which was nice. The battery life seems pretty good-used it camping this weekend and had no trouble with batteries running low. The fact that it charges the Ipod while it is docked is awesome. The problem and the reason I am returning the device is the poor sound quality and volume. At lower volumes the sound is excellent. However, when I was camping this past weekend I tried to turn it up so we could hear it outside and the sound became crackly and fuzzy. We couldn't turn it up loud enough to actually hear it, and we were not exactly a rowdy bunch. If you just want something you can use in your kitchen or something, then I say go for it, otherwise, skip this dock and look elsewhere.
We received this part fast. Our tripod was useless for the past year without this quick shoe. Now it is back in service.
For the price, this set is perfect. I'm using it to dictate and it picks up fairly well. Sometimes it picks up background noise, but overall I am very happy with the set.
My wife and I purchase the Motorola 2-way radios to use when we travel. We go to a lot of craft shows, auctions, etc. We also use them when I am in the shop, since my cell phone won't work in the metal building. The transmission is crystal clear and the paging function is programmable so you don't answer calls that might happen to be for someone else on the same channel. We chose to go with the motorola brand, since I have used the same brand for business use for a number of years. Dependability means a lot. Motorola claims that the radios have a 2 mile range. I have used them at ranges closer to 3 miles, and found the signal was still crystal clear.
Buy this computer! It's simply superb in so many ways that a Wintel box isn't. I use both, but the excellence of this product is of a different order. And Amazon.com's price is the best around, as far as I can tell.
i have had the zune 30gb since it was released and it has never given me a reason not to enjoy it. it syncs and plays all of my music and videos instantly. even though its a bit of an older device the screen and picture quality are beautiful and smooth to look at. for me its a great value since i still use it everyday. if i do plan on upgrading to a new mp3 player it will be the zune hd since i have no huge complaints about the zune 30.only con(reason i gave it 4 stars):-the "brick" design to it, lol. when i wanna carry a smaller handbag it may take up most of the space because of its width.
One quick note before I share with you my real world before and after test results. If you are using Vista then you need to visit their web site to download the vista driver, but and here is the important point don't download the driver that says HWU8DD in the list. Despite the manual shipping with the product listing the product model as HWU8DD it is actually HWU8DD rev B. So be sure to download the second driver, HWU8DD rev B. or else Vista will report that it can't find the driver when you specify the exact folder.Now on to my test results. Before I was running the Linksys WUSB54G Wireless-G USB Adapter and it was frequently dropping connection throughout the day(others report same problem), this despite the excellent signal strenth and lack of interference. So I decided to switch to the Hawking Hi-Gain Wireless-G USB Dish Adapter and it provides much more stability and signal strength than the linksys adapter. My results of the test are below.Real world signal strengths - 2 competing brands================================================5 - excellent strength; 1 - poor strength*actual SSID network names have been anonymizedLinksys - Hawking - Network------- ------- -------5 - 5 - WAP1 (my network)4 - 4 - WAP22 - 4 - WAP32 - 3 - WAP41 - 4 - WAP51 - 2 - WAP61 - 3 - WAP71 - 3 - WAP81 - 3 - WAP91 - 2 - WAP101 - 3 - WAP110 - 2 - WAP120 - 2 - WAP13As you can see from the above table, the hawking adapter had double, triple, and even in some cases quadruple the signal strength than the competing linksys adapter. And to top it off it also was able to pull in 2 additional networks that linksys didn't even see due to poor signal strength.I'm really happy with the performance on this product. I'll provide an updated review in a few weeks so that I get more time to test the hawking card.*** UPDATE 10/24/2008 - Network drivers for this card for Vista results in frequent crashes (BSOD / Blue Screen of Death). The BSOD crash message varied but was frequently IRQ_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. All crash dumps refered to the atheros driver as culprit so it definetly not a RAM or other hardware issue. Used the driver Hawking had available on web site. Called tech support and they directed me to go into Device Manager and click the update driver button. Did that and had a dramatic reduction in number of crashes. Note: I am still getting the occassional crash even with the most recent driver update.
Electroline EDA-2800 8-Port Cable TV HDTV Signal Booster/Amplifier (Retail Package with 5-Year Warranty).Pros:Improves signalClearer pictureNo degradation in signal to all TVsEasy to set upCons:NoneConclusion:It really works! The booster/amplifier exceeds my expectations. I am 100% satisfied with my purchase. Thank you!
Pro:1> Good design,looks good and complete fit for laptop.2> Comes with a handy dandy small bag.Cons:1> Picture quality is extreamly bad. Doesn't stream well at all.2> Doesn't work in low light.3> Costly
My son bought these headphones with his birthday money. In retrospect, maybe buying headphones with Skullcrusher in the name/description was not a good idea. The headphones were too tight and hurt his ears/head. He could not listen to music for very long before getting a headache. He ended up selling them to a friend with a little smaller head a couple of months after he bought them. Of course, he sold them for less than he paid.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004V4L8PW/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_imgIf you have a small head, these headphones might work for you. If you have an average sized head like my son, you might not find them very comfortable. For the price, I didn't think they were all that sturdy. The did fold up nicely and came with a carrying case. They were packaged well and had a soft carrying bag. The color is not really white and purple. The purple is more pinkish.My son replaced these headphones with Fanny Wangs that were more comfortable and much sturdier. They were a little more expensive, but they feel much better.
Not much to say - it's a 50' cord, it works, and is well made. What more do you need from a couple of connectors and cable?
If you are looking for a basic machine to do a little surfing, some household bookkeeping, and some regular emailing, there's nothing wrong with this Compaq. Certainly, the price isn't bad either. However, it does not include a monitor, which you'll need to buy separately, and it does not include any kind of NIC (network interface card), so if you have or will be having any type of broadband access (DSL, cable or satellite), you'll need to buy not only a modem, but a NIC as well (though some of the newer cable modems will utilize the USB port quite easily). The machine is certainly not set up for gamers either, with very limited graphics capabilities (a result of the low power NVidia card and the Celeron chip's inherent limitations) and mediocre ESS sound. Thanks to the rather small hard drive it would not be ideal for an MP3 collector either, though there is an adequate 8X CD burner included. Anyway, like I said, it's a good, basic machine and if that's your interest, you'll be happy with the unit. I should point out that expanding these Compaqs (a lot like their HP bretheren) is a daunting task; things are tight in the case and adding cards and drives is a challenge. Lastly, Compaq's reliability has been acceptable, though its service has been less so.
For the price its not bad.However, it fits shoddily into the lens and has actually just fallen out without me even touching the camera.For being 58mm, it seems to be changing between 57mm and 59mm throughout the threads. It will be tight in some places, not so much in others.Overall though, its nice for the price, and great to have handy, but I myself will be going Canon from now on, despite higher prices.
I never write a review of products I buy, but I am tired of Amazon & Buy.com representing sellers that show one product and send you another.....they show you toner boxes that represent that you are getting a new product but in fact they send you a plain white box with a remanufactured product. This time I didn't send it back and I hoped it would work because I am busy and need the product, it did not work well and it is being returned........ beware of these little tricks...If we are buying products on line from a picture we expect to get that product.........not an inferior version of that product.......
I did some comparison shopping with the Bose wave radio, and read all the reviews I could. This unit definitely deserves a five star rating. The sound is pure, on a par with the Bose wave radio. And, the features on the Sony far outshine the Bose. Contrary to some comments I read, set up is easy, the instructions are easy to follow, and I experienced none of the noise or hissing that some others experienced. Maybe they need to see what else is close to the radio, such as the power source. Plugging in my MP3 player was as easy as it could be. HD Radio is the best thing to happen in years. Will XM/Sirius survive HD? Oh, a battery backup in the event of power failure would be nice.
The screen on this camera commonly goes black. And thus unable to take any pictures. My son had read reviews on this very site over a year ago about this very issue. I cannot now find any mention of this issue on here now. What happened to all the posts about this? Anyhow, I just typed in google the term "black screen Sony DSC" and came upon a post on another website where someone blogged about this black screen thing. A response to this was to take the camera and smash/whack it on a hard surface a few times, and the screen will come back on. Well, I did exactly that. Before tossing this out into the wastebasket, I took the camera and whacked it as hard as I could on a piece of wood, and the screen came back!! I tried taking some photos, and they came out perfect. Still, I will start my search for a different brand camera now, as this, while it works now, is not reliable. I still don't know what happened to all the Amazon posts from last year about this very thing
I bought this TV in June 2004. I have only replaced the bulb once, which was expected for the amount of TV that we watch. My unit has been working flawlessly. I did an extensive research before deciding to buy this TV. Getting the Panasonic PT50LC13 was a wise decision. I highly recommended. I bought the extended 5-year warranty for peace of mind. It even covered the bulb replacement - it was rushed next-day air to me.
alot of these people are complaining about the batteries they use most likely becuase they buy cheap batteries. i bought a 4 pack of monster 2000 batteries with a charger. with these batteries mine will last for a week taking around 20 pictures a day, thats witht the lcd on and flash and reviewing. the batteries w/ charger cost me 40, which is alot less than most people spent on a memory card upgrade. which i get by fine on the 16MB card, fine res gets you 32 pictures. the battery door is a little fragile WHEN ITS OPEN, closed its solid as a rock. i take my s414 to rock/punk shows with mosh pits, lets just say ive beaten the living daylights out of this camera and its done nothing but give great high quality pics. having a metal case definatly makes it more sturdy. the 4x zoom was great at the flogging molly show last night and the quality is so good i can almost smell the sweat dripping off the guitarists hands, the digital zoom is also very good *as long as you set it for high quality* but i rarely use it. the difficulty most people have with back lit/dark/bright situations is due to unfamiliarity with the camera, read the manual. ive never had the memory card door pop open either. the only thing i dont like about the camera is that it wont fit in my pants *i wear 4$$ graber pants so nothing ever fits in my pockets* and it didnt come with a case, i got a really nice case at circuit city for 10 bucks. finally, i bought this brand new, with box, warrenty card etc.. from a friend of mine for extremly cheap. ive had this camera for a while - im only writing this review because of all the negative reviews it got on amazon.
I have paid $49.99 online to get 4000 xbox game points. But the code was incorrect. So do not trust to buy online codes.
I bought this solar charger in the hopes that it would charge other usb devices in addition to my iPod. It doesn't charge the most important one, a Garmin Edge 305 cycling computer. In fact, it drains the battery rather than charging it. Further, Brunton's customer support on this issue was poor. The charger works fine with my 4th-generation iPod, but I'd rather not carry a separate charging system for every device, so I'm now looking for a better option for solar charging.
Based on other reviews that we had seen posted on this site, my husband and I decided to buy the 3Com External Cable Modem. Unfortunately we received one with a faulty installation CD.When I called the customer service number that was with the installation packet, the 800 # had been disconnected. In order to reach technical support I had to pay for a call to the &quot;847&quot; area code. Once connected, I was on hold for several minutes. When a live representative finally came on the line, I was informed that they could not help me without a copy of the sales receipt, which they required me to fax. I spoke to a supervisor and she was even more unwilling to help, letting me know that I was keeping her on the line past closing on a Friday, so that I needed to call back on Monday because they are now closed on week-ends.I was told that these modems are 5 years old so I can't expect the material included with them to be up-to-date. According to the supervisor, Rebecca, these modems are no longer manufactured, because they have upgraded the product. I guess that justifies poor customer service, even though I had no idea 3Com was trying to &quot;get rid&quot; of older product when I purchased this modem.I was lucky and found someone with ATT who was able to help me get the modem up and running, but I am VERY displeased with 3Com. I am still tempted to return the modem based on sheer principle.The modem works just fine now, but based on my experience with technical support at 3Com, I have no intention of ever purchasing any other products made by this company again.
I bought this item to hook up my laptop to my HDTV to watch progamming broadcast over the net (netflix, ABC, nbc, cbs, etc etc). All I can say is it does the job quite well. I can watch my programs through my tv along with a audio cable which you can also get through amazon. For the price I paid, I can't complain. I highly recommend removing it and safely storing it between uses to maintain its properly.
I've been using this for just over a year now. It's been a solid performer, but does have two quirks I've come to live with. Even with these, I would still purchase it again.First, as another reviewer noticed, you cannot just "click" one of the port selection buttons. You have to hold it for at least 1/2 a second. That might not seem like a big deal (and technically, it's not), but we have been trained in almost all other electronic products to just push a button and let go. Sort of like salivating when the bell rings. (Google Pavlov)The only other quirk is when using VMware Workstation. I have it installed on three of the 4 systems that are connected to this switch. When some guests start up, it will automatically switch the port in use to itself (e.g. Switch is on Port1 and when the guest starts up, it will automatically switch to Port3). I have none of the IOGear software loaded since I wanted this to work as a manual switch. Looks like there is some automatic sharing capability brought over from the printer sharing automatic version. There doesn't appear to be any way to change this behavior.Otherwise, I consider it a great design. Having all the cables on the back side and the buttons on top lets me keep a clean desk and switch ports without having to hold it down (it's very light). It's powered by the USB connection, so there's no extra brick to deal with. I have a USB hub attached to the source port, so all my USB devices switch over at the same time.
This carrying case is really big and can take any size of cameras. I am so happy to have this case
I really like this ergo mouse. That's why I bought this. I was happy with my older natural keyboard but the cost of the combo was only $20 more so I went for it. I like that the layout as the classic 3x2 navigation key block, I never liked the big delete key thing. The curve an shapes of the keys make for very comfortable typing. It is a little hard moving from this keyboard to others, more so than previous natural keyboards because of this.One thing I did notice, that did not impress me is that the receiver need to be pretty close to the keyboard. I tried putting it on the back of my PC and had issues with it dropping keys. No problem on front or a hub. Maybe its just interference from the PC itself.
I love this clock for the very reason that the prior reviewer hates it.It does NOT shine in your eyes all night. You have to hit a button for the light to come on so that you can see the time. I am a sensitive sleeper and light disturbs my sleep. It drives me crazy that my whole house is lit up all night long by little lights on microwave clock, digital picture frames, cable box clock, air purifier on light etc. I want my bedroom dark with no light shining in my eye all night. This is a fantastic clock and even better that it doesn't shine all night!
I purchased these binoculars for my brother who is a traveler and an advid bird watcher. He absolutely loves these. The IS feature works really well while viewing and the eye glass friendly oculars is a plus. The lens power is just enough for viewing birds from a distance or close up from your window to the bird feeder.
The mechanism in this player is excellent for shuttling the tape back and forth as one might do while studying language tapes or lectures on tape. It is very gentle on the tape and will not crimp or damage the tape, which normally leads to a jam and irreparable damage to the cassette. I have used this model for many, many hours, and I shuttle the tape a lot. I have never had good luck with cheaper cassette players. This model is at a very good price. The sound is excellent, and the AA battery lasts a long time. I have used this model to study both Chinese and Spanish. If you have had trouble with other cassette players, don't give up! You'll love this machine!
I used this radio with HMC3 headset at a recent Adams Co. Irish Festival. (I was in charge of parking among other duties.) It worked perfectly. I chose Kenwood based on my experience with their Amateur ("Ham") Radio products over the past 30 years.
I love this camera. I has so many wonderful features... the flip out screen (used to protect the screen, shoot from odd angels, take pictures of yourself that you can line up), the option to hold the picture you just took to share (you know everyone wants to see the picture after it's taken and it takes just too long on normal digital cameras to load the picture).A great buy!!!
I have been evaluating AND BUYING digital photo frames for weeks. I was looking for a 5.6 inch or 7.0 inch model that cost $150 or less. There's a lot of no-name models on the market, and the one thing that none of them seemed to do right was A) photo scaling and B) slideshow transition selection.For A, all these smaller models (with the stupid widescreen display) insisted on either overscaling the photo to the 16:9 display, or underscaling it to something less than 4:3. So people either look fat or skinny, never just right. Why they would screw this up I have no idea -- 99% of the digital photos in the world are in 4:3 aspect ratio, and no thanks I'm not about to crop hundreds of photos.For B, all these smaller models only offered random transitions. That is, they would wipe left, then wipe up, then do a venetian blind effect, et cetera. You can't tell it to use a specific transition.THIS MODEL DOES BOTH RIGHT! Standard 4:3 photos are not distorted by the widescreen display, and I can choose a specific transition! Even better, it has the simple "crossfade" transition that nobody else seems to have, at least not at this price point.The display is OK, I've seen worse. It doesn't randomize the photos, but I can fix that by renaming them. In short, I've finally found the DPF for me! Too bad that (as I write this) Amazon doesn't have any available :) I'd point you directly to the frame's manufacturer, but Amazon probably doesn't like that in comments so I won't.
Worked just great for about 9 months, never crashed once. Then one day it just wouldn't turn on anymore. I sent it in for replacement, but instead of a new one they gave me a refurbished one. This one crashed once in a while, had to be reformated twice, until 5 months later it permanently crashed. They sent me another refurbished one which crashes about 50% of the times I use it, had to be restored twice and then crashed permanently just 2 months after receiving it. I am so angry with Apple now. I deserve my money back for this.
I don't listen to music on my MP3, just downloadable books. I live in the New York City metro area, so there are virtually no unused frequencies. I use the weakest signal and generally have no problem hearing the book. Occasionaly there is a little static and once the radio signal broke through and I had to turn the MP3 off. There are areas around here that create loud static even when listening to the radio, so I can't fault the transmitter. I used it down the NJ Turnpike from exit 10 into Delaware and had wonderful reception. I had an analog transmitter which did not work at all. There may be differences in listening to music, though. I am very satisfied and thrilled that I can now listen to my books while in the car.
This ribbon worked perfect in our calculator. The price was good and I received the product promptly. It was nice to find the red and black ribbon.
These speakers deliver superb sound. I mean SUPERB! It is just crystal clear. Plus it has really nice bass, and an excellent subwoofer. I don't know what people have been saying about rattling or buzzing, because I have experienced none.
I ordered this item back in Sept. and never received it. When I did email the company , it took them over 2 weeks to respond to my email. They apoligized that it took so long b/c they had misplaced my email on their desk and just found it while they were cleaning up. They are looking into the matter b/c they looked at the tracking order and it just seemed to dissapear during shipping. But I still have no cartridges or a refund. I will not order from this company again. I was very displeased when they told me that they had lost my email. OOPS! So not professional. At this point I do not even want the cartridges, I just want a refund.
If I can save another person from throwing away their money I will have done my good deed for the day. Do not waste your money on this set-up. The lights are horrible (even with a 50W upgrade). Other reviews say photos taken 'aren't that bad', etc. Do you want a 'not that bad' photo or a good photo? If it's not helping you take a good photo, on par with or better than outdoor lighting, why bother? Save your money and go outside. I really feel cheated.
It only picks up a hand full of FM staions and no AM stations on my ford connect work truck. I ended up buying one from a differnt company and now i get a lot more stations.
They sent me the wrong cable. It only outputs sound to one ear of the headphones per plug...
Not too hard and not too soft. Camera fits nicely, with compartments for just about anything you need for your camera.
I have been using this kit for 2 years and i am loving it, great connectivity & great sound A real SONY productJust bought another set since i loosed this one
Before I ran across this strip, I traveled with a standard power strip; it was awkward, but I needed the outlets in almost every hotel room I visited. This strip gives me 6 grounded outlets (placed in a way such that large transformers can be used in every one at once) without having to haul around a huge block; it's light, and the wall plug is flat (making it easy to slip behind beds and other awkward places you find hotel outlets). When traveling, the plug fits into one of the outlets; the traveling power strip is a compact unit about 8.5 inches long, 2 inches wide, and two inches high - easy to slip into a computer bag. I love it.
I love my apple powerbook. It looks good, also very easy to carry around. OS X is excellent, if you get the microsoft office it's fully compatible with your office, exel, powerpoint files from your PC. This is my second macintosh and I have no plans on getting another PC ever again, I want nothing to do with Windows.
I love a good mystery novel, and reading the description on the jacket, it seemed like it might be like a mystery novel, so I delved into it. I read The Secret History a long time ago, and remember liking it, but don't remember that much about it. I chomped my way through this one chapter by chapter, even after it became clear it was not going to be a mystery. But after all that effort and time, I expected at least SOME resolution of a FEW of the story's threads, but nothing, NOTHING. I guess her deadline hit and she just had to publish what she had on hand. My anger and dissappointment negated any postive feelings I had about the story and characters developed in it. After reading a lot of other reviews here, at least I don't feel alone. Plus, I can save my husband from a time sink.
Over all the V995 is a good radar detector. It can detect radar from the front or back. I have use the V995 in situations where I know radar will be used and it has been very good in detecting all bands of police radar. I do get lots of false K band warnings. Cameras, signs with your speed etc give these as well as other things (which I have no idea why a get an alarm). In general I would rather have some false alarms but always get an alarm in a real police radar situation.
It is the Error 41 that one of the previous reviewers mentions that makes this a terrible product. I bought two of these - one for two separate locations. One came up with ERROR 41 within about 3 months - Brother replaced it at no charge. Within a year the other one came up with ERROR 41 - it was past warranty - and now the one they replaced has ERROR 41. The price is not worth it. I have no trust in Brother.
First thing I did when setting this up in our demo lab was to say wow! It has very good features as well as a crystal clear picture. Setting up is easy. The colors are brilliant. I only wish I could afford this for home use. Go to the cnet.com to read about other LCD monitors available, if you like me, can't afford to buy this monitor for home use and still want one. Over all I was very pleased and I highly recommend it.
so far so good. i only used it for sd card slot so far.
Theese wide angled binoculars let you see the whole stage not just a single spot. They are great. We own two of them.
I bought this after getting the DLO TransPod All-in-One Car Solution for iPod . It just didn't fit in my truck. My trucks plug was right behind the gear shifter. If you tried to use the arm extension they give you the thing bounces around or spins around because the i Pod is too heavy. I have the larger I Pod. It's the video one. I LOVE the Griffin 9501-TRIPCBL iTrip. The ease of use and it sounds great. Just check you auto to make sure where your plug is before buying anything. It's nice to have your music with you. It's also nice that this one charges my I pod for me. Some don't. Happy listening....
This is a good fit for my application and it works great. -- and a good price
You just can't beat the price. Plus the fact that it has a tray for the paper is great. NEVER get a printer that is gravity fed. It never fails that eventually, the printer will develop a habit of trying to grab more than one sheet of paper. You rarely get this behavior with tray fed printers. The only downside to this printer is that you can't upgrade the memory and that it has no printer language. This is a GDI based printer where the printer driver on the desktop does all the page layout then basically shoots an image to the printer. If you have a DOS machine, this may not work for you. But for Windows based system - this prints FAST.
Okay this router might be fast, but that is when it works. This is our second d-link router, we bout this one to replace our older d-link which had many issues. This one is no better. Disconnected weekly at first, then daily, now we sent it to get it refunded for now-a-days it disconnects 4-5 times a day min. There been times it'd disconnect 10 times in less then 10 mins. I HIGHLY suggest you not to buy it.
This the best invention ever. I can go from my Mac to my PC without buying any more floppies for each one. That expen$$$$e is over with forever. I can go from any PC in the office to any PC in the world, and download, copy, or transfer any document or file I need or want.The down side? Remember to keep this flash drive, 3 inches from your cell phone, key card, credit cards, ATM cards, or anything with a magnetic strip. They will demagnetize each other in a heartbeat. And it's murder to replace all that stuff especially if you're carrying around one of those gift cards with tons of cash! Oops! So be very careful. Don't carry them in the same pocket with your wallet. Make sure its placed in a separate area in your purse or backpack. If you carry it on your key ring, make sure NOT to carry your cell phone in the same pocket, not even for a few minutes. Treat them as though they were into deep sibling rivalry. This way, you'll still have your money & your documents. Other than this, I love this flash drive & recommend it to anyone who works on a computer, Mac or PC.
I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE OVERALL QUALITY AND SOUND!AND I'M A MAGNAPAN GUY! HIGHS AND MIDS ARE VERY WELL BALLANCED AND SMOOTH.VERY TIGHT BASS.I THINK THE PRICE HERE MAY BE ON THE HIGH SIDE...
The modem works about 1/100 of the time... The speaker does not work most of the time, the modem does not connect without the speaker working (or probably the other way around). The drivers dont work.. they came on a cd with no directories, just a bunch of files. Within all these files there are about 10 different versions of the drivers. The &quot;installation manual&quot; is a one-page pamphlet. oh... and the v.42, v.90, v.80, and v.32 modes dont work.. when I do connect, i connect at 19200... GARBAGE!!!!
I don't know why this case has both a velcro and magnetic enclosure, considering the magnetic is pretty much useless and hard to align as intended. And I don't understand why they designed it with a flap type top (which uses the magnetic closure) as the case "clam shells" over the camera (using the velcro), then the useless flap sits on top. But if you want to have a way to carry the camera on your belt, this works GREAT. Some reviewers have complained the case is too small to allow the camera strap to be inside, and that's true, but I'm not a fan of camera straps on little cameras anyway, so I just removed mine. This case is great for keeping the camera handy (and well protected) on your belt, and handy is what it's all about for me :)
I've found over the three years we've used the T6220s that suburban range is often greater than you'd imagine, but where these little radios really shine is giving one to your kid to keep instant tabs on them "just in case," and when you're camping these are the greatest thing since tents for not losing any kids at Scout camp! They're also very useful at the swap meet or someplace like Disneyland to keep track of subsets of your group.They're tough, we haven't killed one yet. You'll have to look at a few pages in the manual to see how to work the radios, but it's not like it's trigonometry or anything like that. You can easy learn to operate these radios.Simple, bulletproof, decent performance... this is a good product and I'm glad that I bought a pair.We tried a VOX headset but it was not a big success. I do like the NOAA feature on this radio, get weather/emergency information when you really need it.Dandy little radios.
It's a good product. First, it's blur. After that, I find out the way to adjust. It's good for now.
I have the Canon 5000 and the 5100. Both are essentially the same printers, except for its parallel port protocol. If you have Win95 or Win98, then this is a decent printer. This series of printers' use a proprietary printing language, so getting third party support or moving this printer to another platform/OS is out.It does print on multiple paper formats, and is very good at printing photo grade images, but is very lousy at letter sized envelops. Not a very robust printer, especially when the print cartridges are hard to find and expensive. For the cost of two cartridges you can get another new Canon BJC-5100 printer.These printers are also "Win printers" &lt;BOLD>BUT&lt;/BOLD>, they do support "HP Laserjet II" protocol. Its undocumented, but all laser printers and Jet Ink printers support this. So if you need to use it on a machine that it is not compatible on, then at least you can print in black.Look at HP products, they have better support and cartridges are a lot cheaper.
I'm not an iPod guy, and I don't particularly like compressed, tinny MP3 in any context. If I listen, it's 95% likely I'll be working with the original CD, via a Discman, DVD slot in a laptop, etc. Given those criteria, these are the best in-ear hearing experience I've ever encountered. I have some up-market Philips in-ear noise-canceling phones which might outperform them on a noisy plane flight, but in general I wouldn't look any further for my listening pleasure, not being the kind of guy to pack huge headphones anymore.My definitive tests for the Turbines were some familiar favorites: Scarlet's Walk by Tori Amos, London Calling by The Clash, and some Haydn masses from John Elliot Gardiner. Simply as good as listening at home on vintage JBL 4312s, minus the floor moving and your midriff being socked. The sound is crystal clear, captures all the highs and lows, and if there's an ambient floor it's way below anything my ears can detect.I'm a musical perfectionist, but not a snob about how much dough I waste on 'gear'. For the price -- and for a lot more -- these Turbines are the real thing.
The setup of this unit is very difficult. The on screen display is difficult to see. flickers all the time on a newer tv, had to dig out an old CRT tv to be able to see setup menu.
Was looking for an alternate pair of noise-canceling ear buds that fit snugly in my ears, with decent sound quality, for under $40. Saw these Sennheiser's for $35 (from BOOMDEALZ), quickly added them to my cart and placed my order. Had them for a few weeks now and am very pleased so far. When I first took them out of the box, I was surprised by how flimsy they were: unusually thin wire (that is definitely NOT tangle-free) and lightweight plastic ear buds. My initial response was to box them back up and return them (assuming they were counterfeit), but I hooked them up to my iPod and the sound was amazing! I currently have a pair of Dr. Dre buds and Shure buds, and the sound of these Sennheisers are just as good as those. And, the noise-canceling is great (they definitely pass the NYC subway test with flying colors). So when considering the sound quality, these buds are an excellent deal for the price. It seems that Sennheiser has opted to make good sound quality ear buds for an affordable price, and in order to do that they had to scrimp of the hardware. That's ok with me because it sure beats paying $170+ for Dre or Shure buds (even though they're built tougher and are better looking). But I'm a little concerned with the life expectancy of these Sennheisers. I'll just have to treat them with kid gloves.
On October 12, 2002, we bought a Panasonic PV-V4612S VCR from Circuit City to replace an old VCR. We took the VCR home, hooked it up, and tested it to make sure it worked. We have two VCRs and don't use either one very often, so it wasn't until December that we realized that the new Panasonic VCR would not play or record on older video tapes but instead would spit these tapes out immediately. Our other VCR (and the VCR that the Panasonic was purchased to replace) never had this problem.I called Panasonic's 800 number and discussed the problem with a Panasonic representative because I thought maybe the VCR was supposed to reject older tapes for some reason unknown to me. The Panasonic representative assured me that the VCR was not supposed to reject older tapes and told me to take it to an authorized Panasonic service center, which in this case was Consumer Electronic Service. I dropped off the VCR at Consumer Electronic Service. However, Consumer Electronic Service (CES) told me there was nothing wrong with the VCR. I brought in one of our older tapes and showed them that the VCR rejected the tape. The CES representative told me that it worked fine with his sample tapes (which appeared to be brand new) and that there wasn't a problem if there was only one tape that the VCR wouldn't work with. I told him it was many tapes, that our other VCRs had no problem with these tapes, and offered to bring in more tapes to show him the problem. He refused, insisting that if he could get the VCR to work with his sample tapes that there was no problem with the VCR. I appealed to Panasonic, but this time a different Panasonic representative told me that Panasonic would have to accept the service center's diagnosis. They said that I could not get a refund or exchange the VCR for a new one. The only option Panasonic now offered was for me to return the VCR to Panasonic in exchange for a "reconditionedE(i.e., used) machine. Of course, by the time I got the used VCR back, the product would be out of warranty.I am amazed that Panasonic and their certified service provider both refuse to admit that the inability of a VCR to play some videotapes is a defect. I am also very disappointed that the only option offered by Panasonic was to exchange this VCR for another, used VCR which might have had the same problem, at which point the product would have been out of warranty. I am sure that most consumers expect to be able to play their entire video tape collection on a VCR that they purchase. Because this VCR could not play the majority of our videotapes, I believe that this problem certainly does constitute a breach of warranty and consumers who purchase such a machine should have the option of returning the VCR to the manufacturer for a refund. It certainly seems that here, Panasonic used its certified service provider to create the illusion of independent evaluation while actually the certified service provider must be collaborating with Panasonic to declare defective merchandise "non-defective,Ethereby sticking the consumer with merchandise that does not work for its intended purpose. I will not be doing business with either Panasonic or Consumer Electronic Service of Cary in the future.
Use these so others in roomm do not have to listen to high volume due to my hearing loss. Just plug in and go for it.
This item does not work to connect my Blu Ray player to my Sharp Aquos LED TV... After the initial Blu-Ray player start up image, I got a black screen.... So after a few phone calls to my TV manufacturer, and scheduling a technician visit, I decided to go to the store and spend a lot more money on a HDMI cable... and guess what, it worked. I now find that should have spent $10 for a good cable, but since I spent $1.73 for this cheap thing, I am out $35 for an overpriced cable at my nearby store.However, this product >does&lt; work with an older LCD HD TV I have, but not my brand new Sharp TV. After reading another review, I'm guessing I need a Category 2 cable.So beware, if your HDMI cable is for a new TV, it may not work.
I bought this product from amazon, even after reading these reviews, because ipodlounge gave it very high marks. But I had the same problem, it doesn't fit quite right, and curls up away from the screen at the top, plus has a gap in the back that's not necessary. Luckily I also purchased the Contour Design Showcase hardshell case for my new ipod, and love that one. So at least one of my cases worked out!
Bought this twice - once from MarginMart, Inc. since Amazon was out of stock... And then from Amazon when it became available again... because MarginMart sent me a knock-off! Bait and switch! Should be sued! Totally different knock-off cable that was not a Cables To Go cable, didn't come in a Cables to Go bag, etc.The only way to make sure you are getting bonafide, legit products is to only buy from Amazon.com as the seller - I didn't believe the other reviews on cable products, etc. saying they sent knock-offs, but now I do and am pursuing an Amazon AtoZ seller claim against MarginMart for their fraud - and they should be dragged into court in a class-action lawsuit along with all the other rip-off artists/sellers.The cable itself - great and hence my 5-star review for the product as opposed to the experience. The cable is thick, has hefty connectors, etc. When you insert it flip the plastic flap under the connector release and that prevents it from being accidentally disconnected!========Update 2/13/2012:To MarginMart's credit, they have responded to my claim/contact quickly, they have apologized and refunded the cost of the item (minus shipping). It's a fair resolution, but the situation should never have happened as the item ordered should have been sent in the first place.
This device worked with most, but not all, presentations that I converted on a Windows 2000 PC. The conversion software does not provide any error messages so problems are impossible to debug. Technical support by phone was nonexistant and not much better by email.
This was my first big screen TV. I was very pleased with it, while it lasted. 15 months after I bought, it died. The repair shop said it will cost at least $1200 to fix it and even after that, it may not work.
&#60;whew&#62;Just thought that I would add my 5 cents worth regarding the use of an R9200 w/128mb and Doom 3. Yes, it's possible to play AND enjoy D3. Honest! I have a &#34;put together myself&#34; AMD Duron 1.6ghz w/333 FSB pc with 768mbs of um yeah, memory and have been able to play w/o incident. I have tweaked and changed numerous settings w/o overclocking the thing and I gotta type, the card isn't all that bad. Then again, I won it from a nameless &#34;bidding&#34; site that starts w/the 5th letter in the alphabet for $46.00 and have gotten more than my money's worth.Sooo, should you purchase this card? Um, I dunno, it's YOUR money . Do I have ANY complaints/gripes and/or frozen screens?? Nope, it works AOK as far as I can tell. What type of card was I previously using - a Geforce2 w/64mbs of mem. Sooo, this card is a definite step up ;)My ONLY &#34;observation&#34; is when viewing online vids like through launch.com or even using Windows media player, the pixels seem somewhat blockier than what I was accustomed to w/gf2. Other than that, DVD picture quality seems &#34;crisper&#34; as does Far Cry and Paiinkiller. Of course, 128mbs does play a part. Of sorts.Oh yeah, pages load faster as does windows/Linux based proggies.Hope this helps!
It does everything as promised. I have been a palm user for about 7 years and this blows away any that I have had previously. Unless you need to get a combo unit (mobile phone, email, etc.) there is no need to spend any more than this unit delivers. The only draw backs is the thickness (much more bulky than my palm V or even M130) and the size of the screen is a tad smaller. These are very minor complaints and I am certainly glad it delivers - you don't need the expandable memory - after all this is a palm not your home or office computer - you can copy and paste the needed info into the more than the sufficient internal memory. Get it and go!!!
UPDATE 8/23/12: I've tried out several different cases, and several members of my family have iPads, so I've tried out their cases as well. This is still my favorite case. I've used it for about 3 months now and have no real complaints. Highly recommended.Yes, the color of the actual product doesn't actually match the picture (it is more of a textured burgundy) and yes, the magnet doesn't work with the new iPad, but I still think this is a great little case at a great price. I am using it on my iPad 2, but I did try it with the new iPad and the magnet not working was the only problem. For the iPad 2, the magnets work great and are strong enough to hold the cover shut upside down. Unlike some cases I've tried, this case fits both models nicely and the solid construction protects the iPad at all angles, including the corners, which many of the cheaper case don't do. The back is also padded, which makes the case a little bigger, but provides some nice protection.In case there is any confusion, this case is all one piece, so the front doesn't come off like the Apple iPad 2 case this case was obviously inspired by. I thought that was great. I got this case to protect my iPad as well as providing a built in stand. The stand doesn't work in portrait mode, but I prefer landscape so it doesn't bother me. The front of the cover rolled up makes a nice little sort of handle for when you are holding the iPad to read a book or such.The case has holes cut in it for the buttons, camera, etc. But for the speaker, instead of a big square cut, it has a bunch of little holes poked into the case. Someone pointed out that this would reduce the sound quality, but so far I haven't really noticed.The one thing that bothered me about this case was that if you fold the cover back so that the magnets are touching the back of the magnets on the other side, it puts the iPad to sleep.This case does have a few little drawbacks, but for the price it is hard to beat. I spend a couple of hours searching Amazon for a case that would protect my iPad, not be too bulky, had a built in stand, and was under $30. This was the only case that fit all of my requirments. I really like it!
This is a dream product. It would be one of my best buys of all time... except that after heavy use, the unit stops responding, the menus get confused, it stops talking to the iPod, and needs hard resetting to work again.This has happened to me several times, usually in the middle of entertaining, and (Murphy in glorious action here), especially when I am showing it off to people who have never seen anything like it.Glitches aside, when it works... it is the coolest thing ever.
THe ipod mini rocks! it is good quality , but scratches easily, no worries, get a marware case and you set!, oh [...] anyways, this ipod rocks!
I wouldn't say this is cheap in price considering the quality. It should have been $1.99. Severe ghosting on a Gateway VX1120 through a LinkSys PS2KVM4 switch running two DELLS, and two GATEWAYS with two machines running SUSE LINUX. Horrible reception for every single machine. What a waste of money.
I have purchased five Linksys/Cisco VPN routers in the last five years. Two "RV042"s, Two "BEFSX41"s, and one RVL200. (Yes, I have (maybe now "had") a preference for the Linksys/Cisco brand.) But out of these five VPN routers, both of the RV042s have failed (blinking diag light) within about 16 months from the date of purchase.When not in failure mode, the RV042 is a cost effective router and I have paired them together or have mixed and matched with the BEFSX41, RVL200 and a Sonicwall VPN router (don't know the model since I was connecting to a third-party administered site) with good results. It also has a large feature set for the price (DHCP w/ MAC mapping, 5 IPsec VPNs, VLAN support, etc...) and since the last firmware upgrade, it has not been buggy (unlike in 2006, which was two firmware upgrade versions earlier). It is, however, prone to early failure based on my experience and other user comments/reviews. One reviewer here has stated the Blinking Diag Light of Death ("BDLOD") may be due to a firmware problem although I recall during my first failure, another reviewer (you might need to google this issue) stated that these BDLODs may be due to bad capacitors. This person posted a DIY capacitor replacement guide on the web.For now, I might just spend the $180.00 for another RV042 so I can easily load my configuration backups. My full-time profession (Patents) is not IT so there's a need to get my End Point VPNs, VoIP PBX w/ SIP phones connected using a Wireless 802.11 bridge, Real-time offsite file backups and remote desktop functionality (for all fifteen PCs and Laptops) up and running with minimal disruption. When configured correctly, having VPN end-points enables dependable offsite computing, greatly increasing my productivity. I'll then research and implement a transition plan on my own schedule to avoid unintended surprises. Note I have a 9 year old D-Link non-VPN wireless router and it is still in use!Overall, the RV042 has a large feature set and is relatively stable. If you do purchase it, you might not be disapointed but it might be a good idea to backup your configuration settings and have a spare RV042 backup available to minimize downtime.Cheers and Good LuckP.S. I found the BEFSX41 to be a the "little engine that could" of VPN routers. It's fast, very inexpensive and reliable. It does have a somewhat limited feature set, e.g., it does not support MAC address DHCP mapping. The RVL200 is also an interesting product - I find the SSL VPN functionality convenient. I have used remote desktop to read my email and pull files while away via SSL VPN - easy, Web-browser (active-x only?) compatible and a no-brainer to use. Every once in while, - it has a "system busy" problem during logon but this does not occur frequently enough for me to regret my purchase.
I bought two (used with no manual) to connect my ATI hard drives to the new mobo via SATA cable. Neither of drives was recognized by Windows. My search of manuals or drivers returned zero results. In addition, one of connectors had loosed cables. I still keep them and do not want to send back - I will at least save on the shipping back costs.
This was a great buy and has worked like a charm for many months now for me. I love it.
Sometimes you order aftermarket items for cars and they say it's for a specific car but when you get it you find out it won't work. Well that wasn't the case this time! Great description and vehicle match-up.
I just received the radio, and most of the functions work OK, but the weatherband reception is unsatisfactory. Using a different radio (Midland WR300) I can get three or four weather broadcasts very well, but with the KA009 I get noise and some FM-band stations when trying to tune a weather station on the weather band.I'm ready to return this new radio. Amazon's instructions are to send it back to Kaito. Unfortunately, Kaito's web site has no information about returning products.
I have had this printer since 2006. The biggest expense, as for most laser printers, has not been the initial purchase price but the toner, drum and paper refills. It gives a decent-quality darkness on the page, and has only jammed twice in 7 years. I don't use it nearly as much these days as I did years ago, and it will probably last indefinitely.
a DJ turntable for hi-fi? yes! powerful, stable, weighty, easy to set up and use.i always wondered why my belt-drive turntables wouldn't spin with the cleaning brush applied to a record...the price to pay for better isloated/quieter system? cleaning a record on this table is not going to stop the platter and i was pleasantly surprised that the sound quality exceeded my thorens td-160 (which sounded better than my B&O;, luxman, AR and entry-level rega).all of my previous turntables are eclipsed by the 1210, if you're on the fence (looking for a sub-$2K unit) go for it. if you're thinking of a USB 'table... :-P
I would rather rate this one as a piece of garbage. The first time I connected this enclosure via firewire, it gave me an error of "delayed write failed", the second time it just disappeared from the system during data transfer. This enclosure uses Prolific PL-3507 version C chip as the USB/Firewire to IDE bridge. There are lots of reports on the Internet about data loss caused by this chip, many of them have their partition tables trashed, no matter what your operating system is and what file system you use. Actually I have problems with this enclosure both under Mac OS X and Windows XP Professional. The manufacturer of the chip (Prolific) suggested update the enclosure's firmware, but it seems not suitable for this one. The size of the Prolific firmware is about 90 kB, while the one in this enclosure is only 32 kB which indicates the manufacture of the enclosure modified it to match its circuit design.The USB 2.0 connection is working.
This is a great weather radio...but I assumed (like other very similar WX radios)that the user could select which alerts they wished to hear and which alerts they don't. This radio DOES NOT have that option. EVERY alert type is AUDIBLE...No choice. Excellent reception...but the backlight is a little too bright for a bedroom, and the keypads are quite loud. But all in all...a good product
I bought this for my mom for Mother's Day and I'm disappointed. The picture quality just isn't there, all the pictures feel a little flat. Not blurry, per se, just never crisp. That being the primary function of a camera, I can't get too up on this thing. I have a 5 year old Nikon Coolpix 2100 that I paid the same price for back then (87 bucks on sale) that takes better photos than this. Cheap optics on this camera, I suppose.The battery life seems to be fairly limited as well and the response time seems a tad slow. If an inanimate object could have malaise, this camera would.Everything works, and nothing's bad enough to make me feel ripped off, but by no means is this little thing impressive, certainly not as great as what some of the other reviewers have made it out to be. It is what it is, I suppose, but I'm still a little bummed.
I live in an apartment complex and the dish for my DBS is right between two buildings on the first floor firing over the building next door. With just a little Terk42 10db Omni directional attached to my dish I get all the local OTA HDTV broadcasts.The HDTV 480p, upconverted 720p are great and the 1080i is fantastic.This STB has some limitations but I can accept them, for what it does well, is fantasic.
These headphones, like most headphones, sound great compared to speakers at a similar price.However, for something this cheap I've always liked Sony ear-buds because of the case -- most headphones are awkward and delicate for traveling. This winding case was great until mine stopped winding after four months.
This is very disappointing. It's huge, cumbersome, and uncomfortable. The worst part is that it's not elastic at all - just a hard rubberized canvas strap - so if you actually put it around your arm, it's alternately too loose and too tight as your arm muscle flexes just during a normal range of motion.Plus, locating your Shuffle on your arm for jogging or running is just a bad idea. The cord ends up dangling and flapping around too much, getting in the way.I bought this for running after getting new running shorts that didn't have pockets. I ended up switching to a belt clip to hold it to my waistband. Much, much better!
Awesome selection of filters. I use these with my camera to get nifty filter effects.
I have never gotten this to install and work correctly.Customer support from D-LInk is really bad.Buy something else from someone else.
I purchased this together with a 4 section monopod. This head is very solid, and works very smooth.I would definitely recommend this if you are planning to use it with an SLR. I you have a smaller point and shoot, you might want to stay away. Before my current Rebel XTi, I used this with a PowerShot S3 IS, and the quick release lever would stick into the palm of my hand. Very uncomfortable and distracting when you're trying to compose.
Replacement for the Nikon cap that I took off and left behind. Works fine and much cheaper than the name brand. I have not had a problem with it staying on as the other reviewer stated.
Pros :1. Awesome audio quality2. Good picture quality3. USB support4. Battery life5. Impressed with In box accessoriesCons:1. The controls feel very tight. Should have had better feel2. Screen size is very small. Okay for th eprice though3. The screen locks up with base. Not very userfriedndly as it protrudes out when not locked
I purchased this phone for my wife so she could occasionally work from home, it works flawlessly for our application, although we don't have any other wireless devices that could potentially cause problems. Works great for working on a computer while taking phone calls, we're very pleased.
Great for working out at the gym without wires getting in your way. Much better than ear pods which I found fell out of the ears easily. The sound is quality. I'm buying another 2g with these ifreephones for a friend.
Skipps arbitrarily. All my tracks were recorded at 2x and at 128 Kbps as recomended. Sometimes it would play them and sometimes it would not. It seemed to work better when warm and with CD-R verses CD-RW. I listen to music to relax and this actually stressed me out. I took it back after a week and exchanged it for another thinking maybe the one I had was defective but this one I think is actually worse. I am taking it back today and getting my money back. My advice is spend the extra money and a get a better one.
5{&#0;&#0;&#0;&#0;&#0;&#0;&#0;&#0;ostly use a 35mm SLR camera to take photographs, I wanted a small APS camera that I could use for quick, everyday shots. I looked into reviews of the Canon Elph LT260 and decided to purchase it about a year ago. The Elph takes great clear pictures, plus the 2x zoom and up to 2 second shutter speed are an added bonus. My only issue is the poor red eye reduction. However, I've found that similar APS cameras don't provide accurate red eye reduction either. Overall I'm pleased with this camera.
Wide angle but not in a wide price. Good investment. dkarmeli@netvision.net.il
Please, profit from my mistake and DO NOT buy this product. We shouldn't all have to suffer. This MP3 player is, frankly, a piece of junk. Lots of skipping when it is moved at all, and know this: you WILL NOT get "10 hours of play" on the battery: the most I ever got from it was _2 hours_ on a brand new, brand name battery. Finally had to give up and buy another player, so this one was a complete waste of $.
Everything works a ok, I just didnt get to use it because looks like I was missing a piece that I missed on my research to install it in my Mac mini..
The Zune is definitely better than an IPOD! I purchased a pink Zune and I am very happy with the product. My brother has a red Zune and he is also very happy with it. He cant live without it. His Zune goes everywhere with him! I'm also thinking about buying a white Zune for my sister for her birthday. I think the Ipod is overrated. Trust me, the Zune is way better! It lets you share music, see the album cover,---it lets you do so many things...Oh, and another one of my favorite things is that it has a radio. I love that! The only thing I wish was that there were more colors to choose from, but apart from that, the Zune definitely is the best choice! Buy it! I promise you wont regret it!!!
oh my got it looks awsome like if it was factory, i love it had no problem installing it either grat buy
The player has problems with the batterie. Had to return to the store. Poor customer service. They never answer the phone. The batterie will not hold the charge. Goes dead when the player is off. Customer service number is always busy. When you leave message they never call you back.
I bought a set of these headphones for my dd for her birthday and I found myself wearing them (they don't cover my ears completely). I accidentally cut through the cord while I was doing yard work with them on. I foolishly didn't use the clip that came with them. I was so impressed though, that I bought a replacement pair plus another for my other dd. I find myself still using them because the quality of sound is so much better than my small earbuds and they're so much more comfortable. I love the fact that the sound can be adjusted on the cord. I highly recommend!
I LOVE my tater shooter I have burned up 2 electric skillets cookin taters,onions,mushrooms and of corse 3 to 5 kinds of chese.Red pepper is always a given , how much depends on my compony . After an hour or more they all blend together.This is a mandatory dish at family gatherings and I have NEVER brought any home.
THE GOOD:&lt;ol>&lt;li>Looks nice from the outside.&lt;/li>&lt;li>Fits a 16 inch wide laptop and 6 inch battery.&lt;/li>&lt;li>Full Length File Pocket are useful for quick storing loose papers.&lt;/li>&lt;/ol>THE BAD:&lt;ol>&lt;li>Straps Damage Your Computer - The noisy Velcro straps that are to protect my computer from moving around inside have actually rubbed off the silver color on my computer to the white plastic underneath.&lt;/li>&lt;li>It Falls Over - It has plastic feet on the bottom, yet it and its +$2000 contents fall over. It has to be leaning next to something just set it down. &lt;/li>&lt;li>Six Pounds - Doesn't seem that much, but after carrying it around all day with a 11 pound computer inside it turns out to be real good exercise for your arms.&lt;/li>&lt;li>Noisy - I have to pull 4 noisy Velcro straps and 4 zippers to get the computer and mouse out, which always turns a few heads.&lt;/li>&lt;li>Painful Shoulder Strap - It's narrow and oddly shaped with very little cushion. I'd rather have my hands cramp up than have it dig into my shoulder.&lt;/li>&lt;li>Eight Useless Pockets - Why would I store my cell phone behind 18 inches of Velcro and 2 zippers if I intended to answer it? Out of the 5 pockets under the 18 inch Velcro and 2 zippers, I only use one to cram my retractable mouse in. My calculator won't fit in any of them. There are 4 more flat pockets, but important papers would get dog eared and anything else would create odd budges if you used them for storage.&lt;/li>&lt;/ol>$100 isn't cheap for something that actually harms to your computer. This case is getting replaced and going in the trash where it belongs.
After reading many mixed reviews, I decided to give this product a try. When I received the keychain, I installed the software and attempted to follow the directions with no luck. After a call to the manufacturer technicial support, I was told that the software which comes with the keychain does not work. I was directed to download a driver from the company's website, which after some additional directions worked fine.The quality of the keychain is good for the size, and other than the difficulty of picture downloading I have no complaints. On the positive side, the customer service department was very helpful.
I picked up one of these for a friend to use in a point 'n shoot. Definitely something to pick up for the sheer convenience of never having to carry around a card reader or USB cable to download images. An awesome idea only overshadowed by the fact that I fear that I will have to field a question from my friend... Something along the lines of "I accidently leaned by laptop to the side and the card snapped, what do I do?"Crossing my fingers hoping that that day never comes.
This did not fit my GMC side post. The threaded end that goes into the battery was not long enough by juuuuuuuust a enough to not let it be in the battery cable and have enough left on the other side to go into the battery. I just reused my old one. Next time I will just buy this part from the dealership.
I was so disappointed with this headphone. I was cautious when purchasing it but then I saw a lifetime warranty..that should have been the tipoff. The headphone broke due to the design of the collapsible component. I send it back and paid for shipping I got a new one I thought okay they fixed it then the right speaker went and I was using it for a while cause I didn't want to be without one then the left one went I had to once again return it. I just kept returning them didn't even have it for a few months. It was comfortable on my ear the sound quality was good when it worked. Just think it is the company cause I bought another replacement from the same company different model and since it was cheaper it was worse. Tried Sony instead and it is a much better fit for me since I use my headphone like 24/7.
it is one of the most ingenious. Now, dont expect Bose style audio from this but this is great if you are traveling on one of them Greyhounds with friends. It will turn the entire pane of glass into a sound source. It also works on other flat objects including: Glass, your head, drawers, monitors, the TV (although that can't be good for it) desks, almost any flat surface. Ounce again dont expect bose quality from this, it is only a 20$ speaker, not the re-incarnation of Ghandi. This is definetely a must buy for X-mas gift baskets. The more expensive version is also cool as hell. Better sound quality and works alot better.
This is a piece of junk. Two parts of it were bad. It doesn't pay to send it back because the postage is almost the price of the product. I just trashed it and bought a decent one from Radio Shack.
We have been using this webcam for a while. Its very good quality wise and transmits decent quality video. Only minor hitch is that the latch system that the webcam has to put it on a laptop screen is not very secure. It can fall off very easily. Otherwise the webcam is awesome.
Upon receipt of this telephone, I find it to be as advertised and I am pleased with its features and performance. Can't beat it for the price!
I have had this dvd/cd cleaner for a while. It works great and I would recommend this product to anyone looking to repair any cd/dvd. :)
The Mustek Bearpaw 1200 is a great scanner. It is easy to use and the copy and fax are very good. The buttons are right on the front so it is very helppful. This scanner is recommended for novices because of how easy it is to use. The OCR is okay but it could be better. This is definitely deserves 5 stars.
great kodak filter for a good price. not much else to say except that it performs the functions described and the price is fair.
I really liked this and need an external drive to download embroidery designs but it stopped working after over a month. Terrible product.
Fits right in the media drive bay without a thing, the drive comes with a power cord and usb cable if you want an exturnal drive. Good for making a back up of you os, because you don't even get disk with your new pc.
If you are into Manual Flash Photography and could care less about TTL (as I am) then grab one, heck grab four of this. Because for the price of one 580ex you can get two or even three 540ez, talk about a steal =)The Canon 540ez is a consistent little sucker. The recycle times and flash output are fast and efficient.I've picked this over the 580ex because I don't get the RF interference when I use it with my pocket wizards.Lastly, if you are into strobist like me, and had to pick between a Vivitar 285HV and a Canon 540ez, pick the 540ez, its more reliable and is not prone to being fried because of quality issues.
I got a deal on it but it is to hard to use and to small. Get a larger one!
This was really a very good system for me until 4 months back. First its battery dried out and when I replaced it, I am seeing constant issues with my display. It hangs anytime, if I try to start laptop it restarts many times, even sometimes it blacks out automatically. Having horrible experience now with this laptop.
When I received the box of two color, two black cartridges, one of the color cartridges arrived broken, having leaked all over the inside of the box. I inserted one black cartridge and after just 20 pages of printed text (no all-black graphics, or anything), it went dry. I flipped through the pages and saw those tell-tale blank spots. I've just loaded the second cartridge and 20 pages in, it looks fine. But needless to say, it's not exactly great savings when half of what your purchased is useless. I should have just paid full price.
I wouldn't give this more than two stars due to poor design, odd shape and lack of sufficient padding. I'm still looking for a simple slip on-off case for my camera.
I had just bought an iMac and I work from home and do data entry. The key board that comes with it doesn't have a built in 10 key so I saw this one and the price seemed reasonable so I tried it. It was easy to set up and it has been wonderful I love it.
I live about 20 miles from the broadcast towers and this antenna works perfect. I mounted it outside though for a few weeks after purchase I had it hanging inside the house from a ceiling plant hook. It worked just as well inside. Antenna seems to be well built. In 2009 I NOW realize a couple local stations will be moving to the vhf band, this antenna will not work for that so I will have to add a vhf antenna to the mast or get a whole new antenna.
This works much better than a FM Modulator, which I was using before. The directions are unclear and if it wasn't for looking on these reviews, I wouldn't have figured out how to switch to the input on the stereo. The directions mention using the cd/aux to switch to the input for this device. However, if you have a 2004 Trailblazer or vehicle with a similar configuration, you have to press the "Band" input to get to this aux input. You actually have to press it 4 times (FM1,FM2,AM, then AUX1). This should have been stated in the directions. If I hadn't read another reviewer on here that wrote something similar, I would have thought it was defective and returned it. If you have problems taking out your stereo to get to the connections in back there are plenty of sources online for instructions on that and even videos if you have a common vehicle.
This is a very well engineered and built mini-tripod. I use it with a Minox MD50W spotting scope and it handles the weight and configuration of the spotter admirably. The controls are smooth and the tripod is solid and stable and offers a significant amount of vertical adjustment. For less than $30 delivered, it's a deal!
Using the Lensbaby is an EASY way to make artistic photographs out of the most banal scenes. I enjoy using it, although it definitely takes some playing around. The lighting has been my only issue, and if I knew more about how to set up the manual settings on my Nikon D90 I'm sure that would be alleviated. I'm no photography pro; I just know how to set up a good shot and take an enjoyable photo. The Lensbaby lets me have fun with with the picture. I can't wait to take it to my family's annual Texas kids-in-the-bluebonnets photo shoot.
This RAM has run great on my new Intel board.
People say that these headphones are only good for music with heavy bass. Well, the way it presents the bass is amazing. people would also say that it is only good for a certain genre of music, and other than that they are horrible. i want to line those people up in a line and throw tamatoes at them. These are the best headphones you can get in this price range for any genre.
I have had this product for about 6 months - I have used this extensively and here is my conclusionPros:- Small portable player- LCD screen for navigating files, although it is really made for menus and not picture viewing.- Navigating through songs is fairly easy, "go list" is helpful.- Microphone recording- FM radio w/ recordingCons:- Files that are transfered on to the device are often (always) corrupted. Happens constantly for me, even when i re-transfer them. My guess is that either the proprietary USB cable is broken or the flash memory is crappy- EXTREMELY flimsy, is not sturdy at all, and the plastic on the sides can be pushed in.- Am now having problems with the headphone jack- Must use Windows Media Player to create playlists.- Proprietary USB cable, so if it breaks you have to order a new one from them for much more than a standard USB cable. There is no need for a proprietary USB cable on this player except to screw customers over.This player is great in terms of functionality but when it comes to quality this player falls short. It is poorly constructed and defiantly not as solid as many phones and other players. Bottom line if you're going to spend this much you may as well spend a little more GET SOMETHING BETTER.
I haven't owned this camera for long, but I've taken roughly 250 pictures with it and they are outstanding!!! If there are any drawbacks I just haven't come across them as yet. I do own two other Fuji Digital cameras and a Minolta Dimage 5, but this one is superior to the others - and the others are in the 3MP range as well. You will need a larger XD card. 16MB just isn't enough. I can recommend this camera without hesitation.
These speakers are horrendous. Pure static no matter how many times I plug in/out the plug. Also the volume level doesn't get THAT loud unless I have my iphone (version 4) on full volume. The louder the music is, the more static-y it is as well. If it were worth with the shipping costs I would definitely return this, however I don't think it is.Future Buyers: Don't waste your time! If I were to do it over, I would invest in something more expensive, from the beginning, it definitely is worth it!
I bought this machine for its compact design and ability to do duplex printing. I have been very pleased with my purchase of the machine as well as the costs for maintenance materials and toner, very reasonable compared to other machines.The copy quaity is very good, it works great with the standard 20lb paper but work even better with 24lb paper. It's quick and quiet. I have only used the copier featuer of this machine since that is all I needed it for, so I cannot comment on it's other features. But if your looking for a good qualiy copier for a reasonable price this machine is for you.
It took me a long time to decide which MP3 player to buy because of all the varied reviews. Well, I have had no trouble with the IPOD 80GB Classic. I'm really impressed with how good it works. Sure, I wish it knew what I was thinking when I am driving so I didn't have to touch it to tell it what to play next, but that is probably in the plans. Be sure to think about the space difference between the 80 and 160. You may really not need the 160. I wondered about this too. I think if I ever manage to get the 80 filled up, they will have a new model out and it will be 2 years down the road first. Maybe I just don't have that much though. The whole Bible (like 70 hours), 600- 30 minute pod casts and all my music takes less than 20 GB. The itunes software isn't too bad either. There is a lot of free stuff there like pod casts on your favorite subjects that can be set up to download regularly and automatically. I think the Apple MP3 program is nice and refined. Mine works great on Vista and previously XP. I hope you have the same good fortune.
Does null modem and connects two serial port adapters perfectly. Lower cost and more compact than using two separate converters or cables.
I used to buy these all the time. They were made in Japan and had a bluish dye to them, and when you held them up to the light, you couldn't see through them. I never had a bad burn.The newer ones are now made in Taiwan. They have a silver dye and are see-through when held up to the light. These CD's suck. Don't buy them.
It's handy and small. Very easy to use. It make's video pretty good in a flash. The only thing is it would have been good if phillips added a light to allow the video picture to be clearer. I would buy it again, at the amazon price of half the major electronic stores. Good purchase. Also takes pic & is an MP3 Player.
This is my first digital camera. Friends of mine who know about digital cameras said I should find one with at least 3 MP and 3X Optical zoom (cameras that only have digital zoom lose quality when they zoom in). This was the best deal I could find with those features. The camera is easy to use even though I've never really messed with digital cameras before.
I purchased this product from ubid for about $100. I thought for a fully integrated gps product (inclusive of maps and in-depth functionality) this product would be a great bargain. I was wrong! It worked really well when it found enough satellites (3 minimum) ...the problem was that 9 times out of 10, it couldn't find any (and when it did, it took almost 15 mins to lock). We are not talking heavily shaded overcast days ...I mean bright, sunny days in Colorado with a clear view of the sky. In the end I was convinced there was something wrong with it. I called Whistler and was told it sounds like it was working fine - but if I needed warranty work, they do not support ubid. I called Ubid and they offered me a full refund (they were actually pretty nice about it). I mailed it back to them and bought a Garmin Geko for around the same price. I've only used the Geko a few times but so far it's been great. It has always found satellites (usually within 30 secs) and has yet to act up the way the Whistler did. It does not have maps like the Whistler but I figure what good are maps if your gps cannot find where you are on them. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the Geko always works this well. My advice to anyone out there is to stay with a well known product like Garmin or Magellan. Even if it doesn't cost a lot - it may still end up being a waste of money.
I'm very pleased with this speaker set. The price was good and the performance is very good. You can save yourself a few dollars and get the "White box" set, this makes it an even better value.
It works and you need it for low light, fireworks photography, etc. Although it says for D70, it works for the D80 as well.
this kit contained everything I needed and more to install a sub woofer. The wires are very flexible and the insulation on them makes them look good if you have to have them out in the open
I've had mine for a week now and the picture is great in the city, however, when i'm home in the country, I definately need an external antenna. With cable attached the picture and channels are perfectly clear. I have had no problems with this tv and the delivery was ontime. I highly recommend this little gem!!
Contrary to another review that this product by Nikon was a "rip off" because of poor design and manufacturing is simply not true. One has to read the user instructions first and then set one's level of product expectations.I found the user instructions to be clear and easy to follow. The product's functionality met everything that Nikon intended for its use. Manufacture quality was good considering that it is a basic retractable pen made of fairly sturdy plastic that contains a brush and a pad designed to clean a lens of small foreign debris. Common sense and experience dictates that it was not designed to polish a lens or rid it of abrasive dirt. A lens blower with liquid lens solution and lens tissue should be used for the tougher jobs, just as a hammer should not be used to drive a screw.
I bought these headphones a couple months back when my dad lost the original earphones that came with my ipod. I initially sought to replace them with a new pair of the same ipod earphones, but I decided to shop around for reliable noise canceling earphones that could provide some decent bass rather than the annoying "popping" sound you hear with the ipod buds. I found these earphones for under twenty dollars, half the price at what retail stores like best buy charge for the ipod earphones, and I couldn't be more pleased with their value and quality. I was surprised at how well the bass worked, providing a deep yet clean sound even at lower volumes. The noise canceling works great with as well, as it almost completely eliminates outside noise when you're in a car, bus, and even a plane. Also, because of the thorough noise canceling you don't have to turn up the volume as high as you normally are used to, giving your ipod or mp3 player a longer battery life. All in all these earphones are comfortable, reliable, sleekly styled, and provide great sound for a reasonable price.
I've just come to satellite radio within the last few months, and the experience has been much better than I was expecting from reading product reviews. This boom box is a good example.Sound quality is fine for a portable radio. It doesn't sound like a high-end stereo, but it doesn't cost like one either, and you can carry it from the kitchen to the porch or take it to the beach or in the RV. I've had no reception problems outdoors. Indoors, if you place the antenna properly, I get good reception too. I do get a little periodic fading in and out on the north-facing kitchen windowsill, but the old (non-satellite) radio I had there didn't come in any better. The Delphi's antenna allows enough flexibility to place it well in most settings.I've read reviews that say there is no way to adjust the tone but that is not correct. Once installed in the boom box the SkyFi's internal menu lets you adjust bass and treble. The depth of sound isn't like a Bose stereo, but it sounds fine to me.I'll concede that the design of the boom box has some flaws. There is no easy way to rest the thing down on a surface while you open the battery pack, and the cover to the battery pack is a little tricky. Also, the internal antenna jack and antenna storage is cumbersome; if you had to go in there all the time that could be deal-breaker.Also, the SkyFi nests in the boom box very snuggly. To remove it you're supposed to be able to push it down in its cradle in order for the cradle to tip forward; I find that I need to slide something thin in on top of the radio to push it down so the cradle will tip. Yes, I would like that to work more easily, but it's still not a deal-breaker.I am not aware of a better product that does the same things as the SkyFi radio and boom box combination. If there were one, it would probably cost more than I wanted to spend.
does not fit the new 15" june macbooks or 17". the F-Keys are in the wrong place, it fits a Tibook g4 BUT NOT THE NEW MACBOOKS BE WARNED. I sent back and had no problems getting my refund and they responded they DO NOT HAVE THE MACBOOK CORRECT SIZE. you have been warned. I give 2 stars for their customer service. understanding no questions asked.
When you can get the signal, they sound good. But as you move around the house they constantly lose the signal and you find you have to constantly tune in. And there are only two weak signal possitions on the dial on either the A and B channel. Not only that, but the batteries die out quickly. My dad, who bought these headphones to listen to the TV and CDs because he's nearly deaf (and subsequently doesn't hear the high pitched hum in the background because of high tone nerve loss), is going through batteries like water. Maybe some people can buy batteries at this rate, but not him. Not only that, but the tuning wheel is so close to where you can get a hold of them to succesfully take them off that it's hard not to grab them by the tuning wheel when taking them off. Which, as you can guess, screws up the tuning everytime. If only there were handles on each ear cup for easy removal. We're sending these back and looking into the more expensive rechargable ones from a company that specializes in hearing loss technology.
Do not buy this adapter for use with XP Pro SP2. The drivers go puff for no apparent reason and you must reinstall, a 10 minute process. Once installed the drivers periodically take 95%+ of the CPU, the only way to stop the CPU hemorrahge is to reboot-then guess what? Time to reinstall the drivers!!! When the drivers are present and not taking all the CPU time it makes good calls. This product is cheap but not worth the hassle. And yes I used the latest drivers from DLINK. I am now stuck with this software on my PC, no way to remove it; the uninstall utility does not work and Windows Add/Remove can not get rid of it. I purchased this item for a friend to use (as the local Help Desk Guy I try it out first) and installed on their XP Home PC and it works perfectly!
The Hosa Audio Signal Selector works as designed. The case is well constructed but I have had to do some field repairs very shortly after I unpackaged the device that are disappointing. The switch selector set screw that holds the knob onto the switch shaft was overtightened at some point during construction and the result was the knob turned on the shaft rendering the unit inoperative. I had to repair this. Also the TPS female connectors that accept the TPS 1/4" male connectors loosens on the case continually. I have not done a complete analysis, but I suspect the female connector threads are either plastic or inferior metal and are stripped resulting in not being able to be securely tightened. I need the unit and am using it daily, so I am working to repair it myself rather than send it back for replacement or repair. It is working.
i got this sucker for listening to music at work cuz i get tired of the same old radio musici wanted something that was loud enough to make the day go fasterbut wouldnt quite be too loud for those around methis baby fits the billthe bass is killer, the sound for its size is really impressiveit plays back pretty clear and is a party waiting to happen if youve got goodquality mp3's to play on itits sturdy though the rubber feet fell off quick, its completely made of woodwith a tough ass screen over the speakerstheres not alot to it which makes it perfect for those times youd like some good musicbut dont need any of the other crap they load radios down withits awesome for workthis radio is loud enough to be heard over all the grinders weldersdrills and sawsits small, not so easy to carry but easy to set upand everyone that hears it takes noticethey come up and ask about it because itreally doesnt look like muchi mean this sucker is tiny about the size of an old websters dictionary i kid you notbut puts out a nice solid soundlow maintenance have been using it for months havent had any problemsits gotten wetbeen around torches, grinders, saws, welders, drillsas the tittle says this is a bad ass little unit that totallydoes what i intended it for
I wholeheartedly agree with the other reviewers regarding ease-of-use, appearance and sound quality. The SB3 is a great solution for easily accessing your entire CD collection. However, the SB3 stands far above its competitors because of the open-source slimserver software. The open-source software results in a constant stream of customizations, improvements, and new features developed by Slim Devices and their community of users.For example, I use my SB3 to display caller ID information when the phone rings, to check weather forecasts, and to constantly display time and temperature (in a double-size font that I can easily read from 30 feet away). I also use it to receive and transmit infra-red commands to other components hidden in my A/v cabinet. Others use their wireless PDAs or telephones as remote controls that provide all (if not more) of the features of the sonos remote.Buy one (or more) now.
This is an excellent product for the kind of money you spend.
Bags are tools... so select the right bag for the job. This bag was designed to do three things and I think it does them very well. The low-ratings seem unfair to me. It's like criticizing a sports car for not having adequate trunk space...Anywhoo. Here's why I am happy with the bag:1. Keep your gear dry from bad weather.2. Carry your gear comfortably while hiking/traveling.3. Easily carry a fair bit of equipment: camera body, 3 lenses, flash, accessories, and a medium tripod/ballhead.I carried a Canon 50D, 17-55/2.8, sigma 8-16mm, 70-200/4L IS, 540EX II flash, gitzo 1510T tripod with RRS-BH40, and a few filters while being a silly tourist in Costa Rica and Thailand during the rainy season (including some extremely wet boat rides.) It is an awesome bag for travel and I don't leave America without it. The waterproof compartment is extremely robust. This bag was sitting in a puddle of seawater on a fastboat during a torrential rainstorm and my gear in the bottom section was bone dry.If your purpose for a camera bag does not fit these criteria, then this is not your bag. If you need quick access for frequent lens changes, get a shoulder bag. Tamrac makes great bags for this purpose.One nice feature is the D-rings on the shoulder straps. You can get tamrac N-11 quick release straps and suspend the camera from the shoulder straps instead of your neck. Big plus and recommend that people do that. I actually shot a gig with a 70-200/2.8 using the shoulder straps to support the weight. Big neck saver...The tripod pouch is pretty well designed with nice bungie cords to keep it from flopping around and tucks up/away with some velcro when not being used. The water bladder it comes with is weak, but you can just replace it with your favorite hydration system instead.
I like the look of this camera, and the price is great. It takes great pictures and has a lot of features. You can take pictures in black/white, sepia, panorama and the camera has a good manual setting feature. There is a little lag time once the picture is taken, so it is not good for successive shots or catching action events. The LCD screen is also very shiny and can be difficult to see in very sunny conditions, but if you hold your hand over the screen it works fine. I am overall very happy with it.
The adapter installs easy and seems to be fully connected and working in my 867 MHz Powermac G4. But during any large data transfers, the copy process goes to "infinite progress bar" and the Finder hangs until I force a re-start. I think I need to leave the $20-range cards behind and invest in a $80-range.
Great service from the provider!The product received promptly and works well! Will reorder this product again. This has been a good experience.
I've owned a Flashtrax (40GB), Epson P-2000 & eFilm Picture pad and would rate the Flashtrax in the middle of the pack, with the P-2000 in the lead at this point when it comes to digital photo storage.Advantages to Flashtrax- One button download don't need to open cover to start download process- Better raw file support, can rotate & zoom raw files & view histogram- Offers a 80GB optionDisadvantages of Flashtrax- Doesn't come with protective case- Hinged screen seems vulnerable to breakage if you bend it back too far- Menus & filelists are hard to navigate - buttons awkward- Need to move rubber piece to insert memory card each time- Compared to p-2000 the screen display is poor and protective plastic is flimsy- Battery snaps on end near hinge and can pop out if you press buttons on side accidentally.- Slow download speeds- Awkward to hold & balance because you have to unfold the screen. Folding screen also makes hard to adjust screens angle of view if there is a glare.Advantages to P-2000- Menus & Buttons are visual, intuitive and easy to use. Browsing thumbnails display quickly.- The display is large, sharp, bright and perfect for viewing photos- Quick downloads- Memory cards slot design makes it easy to load & remove cards with press of button. Accepts both SD & Compact Flash cards without an adapter.- Comes with protective case, hand strap & display stand- Battery is well protected - stored inside device with a door covering it- Easy handling, no clumsy screen to unfoldDisadvantages to P-2000- Can't Zoom or do slide shows with raw files If you shoot .nef +jpg, you can still zoom, create slide shows and it will auto rotate the jpg for you. Although you can't rotate raw files I didn't find it an issue since it's easy to turn the device sideways and that way it uses the whole large screen for a larger display anyway.- No Histogram display on raw files (again if you shoot with a raw+jpg you can view the histogram on the jpg)- Hard to find one in stock to buy!Prior to buying the P-2000 I owned a Flashtrax & an eFilm PicturePad which I use to download raw digital photos. One day the eFilm stopped reading memory cards, but the other functions worked. Although it was under warranty the eFilm stopped making them and couldn't fix it so bought a Flashtrax to replace it.I liked the Flashtrax a lot better than the picturePad since it's display, battery life and menus were much better than the efilm. When my husband dropped the FlashTrax on a grassy area, the screen cracked even though it was folded at the time. It still worked fine, the display was just cracked. So don't assume that the folding screen will protect the screen from breaking. SmartDisk replaced the screen but a few weeks ago my photo equipment was stolen so I was back on the market for a portable storage device. I must give kudos to SmartDisk for great warranty support! After reading a review of the p-2000 I decided to give it a try. (On the p-2000 the glass/plastic on the p-2000 screen & body seems much more solid than the FlashTrax so I think it would withstand rough play a little better even though it doesn't fold.)Now that I've worked with the P-2000, I wouldn't buy another Flashtrax. The P-2000 downloads from memory cards much faster, and the screen display is bright, sharp and large enough (3.8") to get a detailed view of photos. The menu's are more intuitive due to the more visual nature of the menus and the buttons easier to use. The slide show feature also automatically will create transitions to make the show look polished without any effort. There's no folding and unfolding screens to view making it's easier to hold and adjust the screen to get a direct view without glare.Bottom Line:If you are a professional or enthusiast who shoots in raw format, you'll probably agree that Flashtraxs raw support is better than Epsons. Epson needs to add the capability to view histograms and zoom on raw files which I'm hoping they will do in a future software update that owners can download. Shooting in Raw+jpg does work around this but wastes memory space. Most the time I only check my histograms while I'm shooting to see if I need to adjust settings so this isn't a deal breaker for me. You'll still love the P-2000 for it's great display and ease of use. Getting the Flashtrax or P-2000 is much cheaper than buying 40GB of compact flash cards and smaller and easier/faster to use in the field than a laptop. If you decide to go with the Flashtrax you'll be happy not to lug a laptop but learn to balance awkward devices in the field. If you need the capacity for 80GB the Flashtrax is your only option at this point. Nikon owners may look at the Coolwalker. Although I haven't owned one the P-2000s screen and flexibility to use with non-Nikon cameras (such as my Olympus point & shoot) gives it a big advantage over the Coolwalker in my mind. Plus on the p-2000 & Flashtrax you can view videos & listen to music too!If you are an amateur you'll love the p-2000 since its a slick device to store/view thousands of photos, listen to music and watch quicktime movies on. I wouldn't get the Flashtrax since you don't need the 80GB file capacity to store thousands of jpgs or raw file features. The P-2000 is easier to use too.The only problem is it's hard to find a p-2000 in stock due to demand or Epsons lack of production so if you are in a hurry, you may need to get a FlashTrax instead.
GREAT product for the traveling professional!!!! This product was great for the airport and office. I recently used it on a trip to Singapore. It was easy to get through the airport. It is tight if you have a lot, but ulitmately I had two laptops, my powercords (betwteen the roller add on and the bag) and papers, passport etc. It was pretty easy to get in an out of security with and fit easily under the seat or overhead in the plane. After, two weeks of traveling 6 planes, too many security checks to count, it still looks like new. Overall, one of the best buys. I would definately by again.
This is just the BEST solution to proping up the IPad! It has multiple settings and angles. I would highly recommend this product!
Those who claim that it skips turn the skip protection on. This is the only way I could make it skip. And I had to shake it realy hard. This is the third one I bought, and I'm staying with it. The other two skiped like crazy (one was Rio, the other- I don't even remember the brand, I bought it in the computer store)even if you would gently move them an inch or so.
This is a product wich can give you satisfaction running your computer! I'ts much faster then other products and can sure you the 'light speed' in xomputers world. I'ts compatible with most desktop configuration's : home computer's, office computer's... This is a product for men wich need speed.
This product is a great addition to a laptop that does not have a compact flash card slot. It fits snug into a standard PCMCIA slot, and is also compatible with the Windows Vista O/S (packaging does not say it, but it uses a plug-n-play driver). Fast transfer rates, and extremely portable if you want to take it out of the laptop for storing. It does not stick out of the side of the slot, so you can even leave it in the side of the laptop, but you do have to eject it everytime in order to remove the compact flash card from it. Does not support MicroDrives!!!
This case is exactly what I expected -- it's cute and it is a great solution for keeping my ear buds in a safe place.
Configuring the control takes a little time, but the web interface makes it as easy as possible and afterwards it works great.
I got this player just yesterday (Nov 15th, 2004) after checking one that a friend had. I wanted one with a tuner and there were very few in the market. I trusted SONY, so brought this model.It is a great player and does what all other reviewers before me have written.But my first problem is with the so called CDCASE4 model CD Player Case that is supposedly designed for D-NF400. Even though it is designed for this model, the player fits with great great difficulty. And after it fits in, it has no opening for you to use the CD Player control buttons, but an opening for the LCD display, now what good is that !! This model does not come with a remote, so they should have thought about that. Do they expect someone to load the CD and just keep listening like a radio and not be able to forward thru the CD.Second is a wierd problem. After looking at the player for some time, I noticed that the text display in the LCD was not horizontal. It was tilted a bit downwards at the right end of the sentence !! It bugged me so much that I decided to look at my friends model, to make sure mine was not a defective piece.And lo behold, in his piece the text that was shown was tilted down from the left (or beginning of the line) end of the sentence.I am wondering how no one ever reported this. My friend brought the player a month before me, so surely they couldn't be from the same lot to have the same problem. The player works fine, but it just bugs me that I shelled down the price for a brand new player and what I got was not upto Sony's brand name.I am not sure if I return it to Amazon and get another piece, it will not have the same problem. I could not find any user groups for this player to find out if others have found this problem.The picture of the player on both Amazon's site and Sony's site is not the exact way the player looks. The picture has a little pearl shaped white button below the LCD display which controls the Radio and Radio bands. But in the piece I got, it is not a pearl shaped button, but rather a 3 cm long horizontal button.Finally, I got confused between two models with the same model number. Only difference was that one was Psyc and other was not. The Psyc one was $7 more. From the picture it looked to me like the Psyc model had a larger LCD display and I thought the green background of the LCD should be easier to view than the blue background that comes with the non-Psyc model.
I have this notebook, and people often comment about how big it is, but it doesn't bother me because I use it on my desk instead of a desktop, also it's portable so no big deal. I think it works pretty well, and the keyboard is big enough to let me type properly, unlike the tiny notebooks.Overall it's good, I've had it since the begining of the year and I'm quite attached to it.
This has been an excellent purchase. While expensive at the time (euro 500), it has paid off multiple times due to its quality, flexible portability tx to size and pouch and ability to shoot video. Ideally, there would be no need to rely on finding a socket for the dock to download pictures onto computer and there would be no need to send it in for servicing twice ( and now, a third time) due to malfunctioning screen and slot of the extra-memory card. So long as I find no replacement ( why are cameras getting BIGGER these days?), I am happy to stick with it.
I bought this set because of a review by a "professional" on the net at an electronics review source. I now have had the set 6months. It has performed in every way that is promised. I have a small office/guest space & so it is wall-mounted, which was easy to do. The only problem I had was matching the mfg. code to the required one from the sattelite box so I need 2 remotes. One for on/offand volume and the sattelite remote for the rest. Well worth the small price.
I bought these Sennheisers after quite a bit of research. I was looking to spend around $50, but when I saw these for $20 I thought I couldn't pass them up, but I wish I would have. I'm no sound junkie, but I know good audio when I hear it, and it's just not there. Compared to my old Sony MDR-XD200s these have a lot more white noise, less sound cancelling, and a higher and more quiet sound tone. I like a clean, simple design and these do a decent job of that. They are pretty comfortable, even for long periods of time, but I would prefer if I could rotate the padding for a more custom fit. Overall these headphones are of pretty nice quality for the price and I wouldn't recommend against them, but they're really nothing special.
Mouse worked fine for about 3 weeks. Now my laptop won't even recognize its signal. I've tried re-installing, changing batteries, etc...but to no avail. My advice is to look elsewhere and stay away form this product. Even when it was working, the charge on the mouse didn't seem to last very long before I had to plug it back in with the usb cable. I'm very dissatisfied with this purchase.
I have been a digital camera owner since the 640x480 days when digi cams were the size of bricks, and now i have one that's small as a deck of cards...the sd300. i've had it for almost a year now, and it keeps on kicking. I read all of the reviews about the cracked LCD screens and all, but i took my chances anyways...and quite frankly, the screen itself has taken a beating from me, it's all scratched up from being in my pocket, banging around with my keys and coins, etc. i applied a thin screen protector and it fixes the cosmetic blemishes (and added scratch glare from sunlight) due to the scratches. picture quality is awesome, i've made large prints at costco and they look immaculate. I use a 512MB SD card which is able to hold around 200 pictures in "superfine" 4.0 megapixel mode (there are 3 modes for each of the 4 available resolutions; coarse, fine, and superfine).it is durable too, i've dropped it numerous times, and it still works beautifully. the metal casing doesn't only look good, it truly serves its purpose in protecting the camera's vital internal components.I don't see myself buying another camera for a long time as i usually make 4x6 to 8x10 prints, which come out great from the images taken with this camera. the size adds even more incentive for one to buy this camera or any from the powershot SD series, it allows one to easily slip it into their pocket or purse. one can then whip it out, power it up, and be ready to snap a photo in under 9 seconds...seriously. the power-up and load time is extremely fast, even faster if you buy an SD card with a faster write capability.Also, i was able to purchase extra nb-4l batteries for this camera from pricegrabber.com for only $4.99 a piece, can't beat that.i'd give this camera a 6 star rating if i could =)
This pen is very good to write with. The rubber tip is almost as sensitive to the iPad screen as a human finger but more precise. The only suggestion for improvement I would make is that the body of the pen could be just a little longer to better suit people with bigger hands. The biro end of the pen is also not too bad. Overall I'm very happy with the purchase.
Good product for my purposes with Powershot S1 IS. Need to buy more batteries for backup and long time running periods. I don't know if this charger works fine with 2500mAh batteries, do you?
I searched for cable for HP 2100 LaserJet specifically. This is the wrong cable for this printer, and thus unusable and incorrect. Frustrating because return price would be almost cost of cable.
We all bought the book because we all loved The Secret History. At the tender age of 29 I'm suspicious of anything contemporary, but Tartt wrote a wonderful book once; if nothing else, I was curious of the follow-up.It wasn't apparent from the start. It was only after a hundred pages or so, that I realised that before Tartt began to write The Little Friend, she had swallowed in large quantity, then digested, and then regurgitated most of rather well known books by William Faulkner. It doesn't matter that her style resembles nothing of The Snopes saga (no, of course it doesn't - her style is flat, listless; Faulkner's was brilliant, bold, poetic) it is the characters that sound strangely familiar. Did Tartt really think no-one would notice? But apparently no-one had.Finally - did I really suffer over 500 pages for this?
This toner would get 5 stars for quality - that's why I'm back to buying the name brand. But boy, it costs at least 6 times as much as the &#34;compatible.&#34;The problem is that I never know when the &#34;compatible&#34; products will leave black on the edges, or shade the entire page grey, or miss ink in various parts of the page.I'm afraid it's worth it to pay the extra to know that it's going to work as soon as I put it in until it's out of toner.
I purchased the Mitsubishi WD-73734 about a month ago & I love it! I had owned a Mitsubishi 55" HD Television for several years -It still works great-in fact I have never had any repair service done to it.However,because it is an early CRT type model - it didn't have the HDMI connections which are a must if you want to watch Full 1080p High Definition.Out of the box-the WD-73734 needs some adjustments (as any TV would) to the menu settings - especially the Contrast & Brightness need to be tuned down a bit - not only will this give you a GREAT PICTURE,it will help prolong the life of the DLP Lamp.Some reviewers mentioned fan noise - I haven't noticed any at all.We sit about 9ft. from the television,however you could sit closer.I would highly recommend to purchase the matching 73B TV stand because the pedestal of the WD-73734 hides away neatly in the top of the stand for a Awesome home theatre setup.As other reviewers have said - the sound from the speakers of the WD-73734 aren't very good -but I'm sure most people will have a 5.1 or better reciever hooked up.This was my first LARGE purchase from Amazon,and I have to admit that delivery of everything went very smooth & I would do it again
Very happy with the product and all my friends have said this is well worth the money. I got all Sony speakers for my 7.1 home theater and boy it rocks the house.
Up until recently, I had a cell phone and a MP3 player. Well, when my cell phone broke I decided that it was time to combine the two seperate items into one all purpose mack daddy unit. I bought a Sony Ericsson W300i, the only problem was it comes with a measley 64 megs of Memory. The Sony Memory Stick Micro (M2) 1GB Fun Pack was the perfect solution. It came with everything I needed (Memory card, Memory card adapter, USB cable, and Software). I had a slight problem installing the software, but this was due to my own stupidity. I finally installed the software and it has worked flawlessly since. I know get to listen to great music and I never miss a phone call because the music just stops when a call comes in. Of course, this is for a different review at a later time. I would recommend purchasing the Fun Pack. It's a one stop shop if you are in the market.
Tried the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500w/ slope which is a terrific (albeit expensive) rangefinder. The problem is that it is too large to easily maneuver during a round if you walk as I do. I sold mine & ordered the Nikon instead. It doesn't have the slope feature which makes this a legal rangefinder. It is small - about half the size of the Bushnell - and very easy to stow in a front, top pocket of your golf bag (as I did) or even carry on your hip using the enclosed case (which I do not recommend).There are 2 buttons on top, one for Power and the other for mode to change from Yards to Meters. This button probably could've been moved elsewhere on the device because once set to yards you don't need it again and only have to focus on the Power button. Push the power button, line up the crosshairs, push it again and get the reading. Hold the button down to scan readings from different objects. The scan feature, plus the design of this Nikon to report out the closest object when many are detected are critical for getting an accurate read on the pin when the green contains many trees close to it. You may initially get a read on the surrounding trees but by scanning a little may then produce a brief change 20 yards or so closer..that would be the pin.It is fast to use and get a reading..I found that one relatively unsteady hand was all that was necessary. By the end of my first round I found I could retrieve the rangefinder, line it up, get my reading, and return it to the pocket in the golf bag in about 15-20 seconds. I found the readings extremely accurate and, on at least a few holes, it resulted in a yardage read different then I would have made manually...all resulting in successful iron shots pin-high.The only negative is the enclosed case is barely larger than the rangefinder - making it an effort to coax the rangefinder out of the case. That takes too much time and forces you to pull it by the lens to remove it. Instead buy a camera case thats more roomy and has a quick easy open Velcro top and this way you can keep it in an unzipped top pocket, or goody pocket, of your golf bag and have quick, easy access during the round. The instructions are minimal (the simplicity doesn't require much instruction however) and are printed on thin paper folded a number of times and displayed in a half-dozen different languages.This is very good rangefinder with the right size and simplicity of use to make it a tool I intend to use every time out.**1-Year Update - I have been using this product for exactly 1-year now. I golf 2x week and this little baby is still the bomb! Batteries have held up - I leave the rangefinder in my golf bag which sits in my trunk year-end - no signs of any weakening. My avg. golf score dropped 5 points, from 99 to 94, in 2007 - a significant 1-yr improvement and the only change in equipment was the addition of the Nikon rangefinder. Prior to 2007 I had shot in the 80's a total of 4x. I shot in the 80's 15x alone in 2007 - including a PB of 83. I may not always be on the green with my approach shots but, because of the Nikon rangefinder, I am almost always pin-high!
This strap is an excellent product. It is well constructed with heavy duty elastic straps, buckles and leather turnbuckle. It is adjustable and holds the camera or binoculars exactly where you want them to be. It beats the around the neck strap by a mile! Comfort and versatility are indeed at the top of the list of reasons to buy this item!
I've had these headphones for a couple years now (early 2008) and just came on Amazon to search for replacements for the silicone buds and figured I'd add my .02 to these reviews. I only use these when I'm traveling in airports/airplane/shuttle buses. Yes I have Bose (expensive) and some other brand (not to expensive) over the head ones, but convience factor they don't cut it for me.I'm very pleased with these headphones, and as long as they got replacement buds I see no reason to swap out for another one until this one breaks.4 stars as I only use them while on travel and no other time.
Hi , I am ranjeet here , writing a review for this IOGear USB 2.0 PCMCIA port. I have heard a very bad review abt this product on amazon , but let me tell all those review are totally wrong abt this product, i bought this product with a fear in my mind whether it will work or not on my Toshiba laptop, but hey it worked instanesously without any problem as soon as i plugged it in and i was very happy to see my external dvd burner worked exactly as i tought . I bought this because my laptop was having 1.1 usb port and i needed usb 2.0 port badly and i thought i will try this product as its below $50 price , this product is not only compatible with lots of things, its works with my canon digicam , my web cam , my usb mouse . its perfect and excellent without any doubt . great product and i am statisfied too .
Received charger yesterday it states "1 Hour Super Quick Charging" on package! I found out after opening package that recharging the 4 2500 mha batteries that came with unit took 3 HOURS to charge NOT 1 HOUR! In very tiny printing on the back top right corner of the package shows recharging times! I needed a magnifying glass to read it! 1-2 1700 mha batteries takes 55 minutes and 4 1700 mha takes 110 minutes! So you can see the higher the MHA the longer it takes to charge them! I'll stick to the Ray-O-Vac 1 Hour charger it charges in 60 to 65 minutes!
Don't buy this camera. If your budget is limited, buy a point-and-shoot. The modern ones have nearly the same high-ISO performance. Or save for a 20D or better.Reasons to buy this camera:* It's cheap. $100 used.* It has fine image quality from ISO 100 to ISO 400, capable of prints up to 15"x20"* It's an EOS DSLR, so you can use Canon's lenses and accessories* It has a good gripReasons not to buy this camera:* Vastly superior cameras (e.g., 20D) are available for not much more* Automatic AF point selection is slow and doesn't work in low light* Automatic flash exposure is terrible* The screen is small, low-resolution, and not color accurate* The interface is antiquated and difficult to navigate* It's missing a lot of useful features like mirror lockup* It's a godawful slow body for continuous shooting or for raw* It has a lot of shutter lag* It's not capable of motion tracking with any consistency* It's slow in general for picture review, card formatting, and so on* It's not water resistant in any way; repair costs for water damage are over $200* The kit lens is garbage below f/8The only reason I'd buy this body would be to digitize slides, or for some other project that didn't require actually using it as a camera. If you're downvoting this review, you're nostalgic.
I ordered a Polaroid camera, and it seems to be in working condition, as described, however...it was written that film would be included with the camera, and it certainly was not. I planned on ordering film anyway, but I think it's annoying to be lead to believe something is included with your purchase only to find out you have to spend more money to get what you paid for in the first place.
This is the third Garmin GPS I've purchased, the first being a C320 for my mother and the second being a 2820 for myself. I've reviewed both of them here and I suggest you check those two reviews out first so that this one falls into better context.Having purchased three Garmins I can say with no small amount of certainty that the c550 is the one I should have purchased for everyone. (As I write this I'm seriously considering selling my 2820 and buying the c550 for myself.) It is as close to a perfect GPS as Garmin makes. It really seems as if someone at Garmin took the best features of both the low-end and high-end units and put them together into this one unit.As with other Garmin GPS's that I've used, the interface is very intuitive and easy to navigate. The LCD screen is touch-sensitive and all of the controls are laid out in a logical pattern with simple icons and bright (but not overwhelming) colors. It does everything you'd expect a GPS to do; it will create a route by speed ("fastest route") or distance ("shortest route"), allow you to save your favorite locations, etc. One of my favorite GPS features is the ability to make detours on-the-fly, and the Garmin makes this easy. Stuck in highway traffic? Touch DETOUR and it will plot a new course off the highway. I can't tell you how many times this has saved hours of potential sitting-in-traffic time. (The c550 is even better as it has the FM traffic receiver. If you drive through a supported area, the GPS will *AUTOMATICALLY* reroute you around traffic, construction detours, etc.)The unit is slightly larger and bulkier than the smaller 300 series units owing largely to its additional features. Improving on the low-end Garmin units, the c550's screen doesn't suffer the wash-out problem that exists in the 300 series. The screen remains bright and clear even in direct sunlight. The screen itself is the same size and resolution as the 300 series but a subtle change in the bezel makes it look a bit larger. Like the 300 series, the c550 has a built-in battery that's good for about 6-8 hours under normal use (letting you use it outside of the car, particularly useful in case you ever get stranded in the middle of nowhere), simple external controls (power button, volume wheel, USB port), and an SD memory card slot. Like the 2820, the c550 has hands-free Bluetooth, will speak street names and exit numbers, and has the same anti-glare monitor.There's only one feature that the 2820 has which neither the 300 nor 500 series have which I've found particularly useful. On the 2820's display, there is an arrow in the upper-right corner that shows you what your next turn will be and, below that, how far ahead the turn is. The angle of the arrow tells you how sharp the turn will be; an exit off a highway will be at a slight angle while a turn onto a suburban side street will be at a more severe angle. While this may seem trivial it becomes EXTREMELY handy on the highway, as the arrow shows you which side of the road the exit will be on. (So if the exit's on the left, the arrow leans to the left. If to the right, then then arrow is to the right.) Both the 300 and 500 series will show you how far it is until the turn, neither of them tell you if it's on the left or right until you're about a half mile away. Personally I like having this information well in advance and the c550 doesn't provide this.The c550 also has features that exceed both units. For example, the c320 offers a mono speaker, no mic, no Bluetooth, and no traffic receiver, while the 2820 requires an external speaker and mic, and the built-in traffic receiver requires an external antenna at extra cost. The c550 has built-in stereo speakers, a built-in microphone, and a built-in FM traffic receiver with a built-in antenna. And while both the c550 and 2820 offer MP3 playback, the 2820 lacks an SD memory card slot so you have to connect the unit to your computer if you ever want to upload new MP3 files.The c550 uses the same WebUpdater application that Garmin supplies (free), to keep your GPS up-to-date with software updates and such. This is a no-brainer application; plug the GPS into your internet-connected Windows PC and run the app. It will poll your GPS to determine its model and software status, then compare that to Garmin's latest and greatest. It'll then download and install whatever updates it finds.I'm giving the c550 four stars instead of five, but I would really like to give it three and a half -- but Amazon doesn't let me do halves so I'm rounding up to four. Things I DON'T like about the c550: First and foremost, Garmin's support flat-out sucks. They NEVER reply to emails, pre- or post-sale, and their telephone representatives are significantly less than helpful. For this alone I take off a full star.If I could remove another half star from my rating, it would be for three minor shortcomings. The first is the "arrow display" as I explained above. With the addition of that one 'minor' feature I would drop my 2820 in a heartbeat and buy the c550 right now. Second, Garmin doesn't include the map CD with the unit. Although the c550 is preloaded, so is the 2820 -- but the map CD came with the 2820, so why not include it with the c550 too? And third, updating the Garmin takes a REALLY long time. The unit itself seems to operate on a USB 1 interface so you don't get USB 2 speeds, and the Garmin update site (which the WebUpdate application accesses) is often very busy. It took over two hours to update my brother-in-law's c550. Fortunately this isn't something you have to do very often but even so, a simple USB 2 interface would have sped things up immensely.I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone.
When I got my SR60 I immediately put it on. The headphones are comfortable and easily adjusted to my head. I noticed that the foam had fairly large cells in it. My only previous experience with this type of foam has not been good, deeriorating very quickly but I am hoping that these will last longer. The sound is quite clean and balanced. As with most phones in this price range, there is a lack of base. Had I been able to compare these side by side to the SR80, I may have paid the difference in price to get a bit more base. Overall, I rate these as very good and are fairly priced.
Quality product. These SGE and SFE dont have the Cisco IOS. So if you are looking for a switch that you want to configure using the Cisco IOS, dont get it. NONETHELESS, this switch can still easily be configured to your desired specifications through the GUI (easily is assuming you have technical knowledge and some experience in configuring similar devices). Possesses all the protocols necessary to implement a secure and fast small business network.
I don't know much about computer equipment, so when I wanted a flat panel monitor for my computer I asked my local IT guru for some help selecting a good one. He found me this beauty and I am thrilled to have been directed to a high quality item with such an unbelievably reasonable price.
I was very disappointed by these speakers and had to return them. There was a steady crackle heard unless the speaker was right next to the transmitter. It sounded like a radio station that didn't quite come in... What a waste of money that I had to pay on shipping!!!! I'm surprised because of how many good reviews there are. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone based on my experience.
this is a wonderful cooker. The size is great for 2 or 3 people but I would get a larger one for more people. Everything comes out tasty and the meat are tender in such a short time. The only problems I had were in the beginning. I thought you needed to keep the pressure regulator jiggling to cook the food but if you do that the heat is too high and it burns the food so turn the heat down once it starts jiggling. Also be careful when you wash the lid. If the pressure plug gets caught the steam escapes and you think the cookers not working and the food will burn because you cook it too long or have the heat up too high.
Like others, I have owned my 32HL67U for almost 2 years. Loved it. Picture great and enjoyed it. NOW - a piece of junk. I compared my problem to others and have concluded, I need to replace it. Screen nor menus appear when I turn on. I turned it off and unplugged the inputs to no avail. DEAD TV. Pissed off. Last Toshiba for me.
This case is waaay overpriced at ... . It looks like something you'd see - but pass on - for ... at Wal-Mart. The leather is thin and padding virtually nonexistent. It does not completely cover the camera. And the closure is a huge piece of velcro which makes quite an obnoxious noise everytime you open it up. My advice is to buy something else.
Have had mine for about a year now. I am amazed that is still works, just as well as when I first bought it. A few times, the recorder would fail to read blank disks correctly or record onto them. This had me scared. Then, I found out that the problem was my own, as I had failed to properly clean the unit as recommended, after every ten hours of use. For a machine like this, doing this is critical, as the laser used to read and record onto the optical disks quickly becomes dirty. You can buy a cd/dvd laser lens cleaning disk from any electronics store. If you haven't bought a defective unit, you should have no problems, as long as you remember to properly clean its lens frequently.As for DVD-RAM, I've read a review stating problems recording with it. I've had no problems, but have learned that this unit seems to prefer harder-to-find DVD-RAMs which are in the non-removable cartridge casing. These can be ordered on-line, but you probably won't them in many stores, which tend to sell the removable cartridge disks.As for normal DVD-R disks, I haven't noticed that this unit favors one particular manufacturer over another. If you don't properly clean it, it will begin rejecting disks, no matter the manufacturer. I have used disks made by Memorex (my favorite), Maxell, Verbatim, Fujifilm, and others. They all work as good as any others. This means you can shop to find the cheapest! When buying any unit of this type, you must expect that the unit will rejest a certain proportion of disks (at most, I'd say about 10%). It's just the nature of the beast. This means you either have a malfunctioning unit, the disk is dirty, or the laser lens needs to be cleaned, and last but not least - no particular reason, the unit just doesn't seem to like the disk. With a Panasonic, however, the chances are your machine won't be a malfunctioning one, as it is of excellent, reliable manufacture. Once again, it's very easy to underestimate how important it is to clean the unit religiously. If you don't, it'll play dvds, but won't record them after a while.Video quality is exactly as expected. You can record up to 6 hours of video on one DVD-R or DVD-RAM disk. Don't ecpect superb quality, though. At worst, it'll look like a two year old video tape. At best, it'll look like a video tape you have used to record onto. I very rarely use any of the higher quality recording settings, as I want to cram as much content as I can onto disks, but they work as expected. If you record on the higher settings, you end up with better quality.In conclusion, I don't have any regret whatsoever spending $500 on this unit. This unit is the sturdiest and most reliable electronic device I have ever owned (besides my computer). Once you have learned its peculiar quirks (every machine has it own), it will become a welcome member of your family.
My monitor is quite a bit larger than the specs for this arm "officially" supports - I've got a 28" Viewsonic. However, the total weight of the monitor, once you remove the stand, is 18.8 pounds, which is within the arms rating for weight. Based on other reviews here that said to pay attention to the weight, not the size, I ordered the arm.There was, I discovered when I tried to the attach the arm, one major "gotcha" here - larger montors, like mine, sometimes don't have a 75x75mm VESA connection or even a 100x100mm connection - mine has a 100x200mm connection - much more like an HDTV than most computer montors. However, all was not lost - 1 (and I really mean 1, as a goole search will show) manufacturer makes a 75x75mm to 100x200mm adapter plate! So I purchased the plate, made by Premier Mounts (alas, not available on Amazon, but at another reputable store). I attached that to the montor and then attached the arm to it and, after a few (ok, many) tensioning adjustments, the monitor holds in place, right at the level my bifocal clad eyes need.So, if you're buying this for a big montor, keep the following in mind:- It's the weight, not the size, over 20 pounds and it's not going to happen, but under and you're golden.- When mounting a monitor at the edge of the weight rating, read the instructions on getting the tensioning right - it really will hold the weight, you just have to tighten it up.- Check your mounting bracket holes - if they're square, you're good, but if not, if there are 6 mounting holes in a rectangle, you'll need an adapter (and keep in mind, the plate that I used weighs at least half a pound - is solid steel).- When dealing with a big montor, assembling the arm becomes a 2 person job, so have someone standing by.Overall, this is a quality piece of equipment - recommended.
Amazing. Bass, Sound, Size, Price. I bought this system on August 5th and am so amazed. For this great of sound, i would have payed $100+. bass is unreal. i have no complaints. Pay the price, pay the shipping and handling and enjoy: 1. the amazing sound 2. knowing that you payed $40 for that amazing sound.
I bought this because it was cheap. I kept it on the camera all times. When I screwed in a cheap SEIKOS 82mm polarizing filter, it stayed there. The polarizing filter keep turning, but won't come off the TIFFEN UV filter. I had to break the cheap Polarizing filter to find out the thread on the TIFFEN filter was made of plastic and it simply ground away when the SEIKOS filter turned.Now I have to buy both filters new. I am buying a SIGMA glass filter with antiglare coating. Don't buy this cheap filter. spend extra money and get a good brand like SIGMA or CANON.
My little advice - Beware of Sony. The quality has decreased over past years badly and customer service and technical support is very bad too. Not to mention the warranty plans and costs to fix things. I just owned a nice handycam DCR-TRV19 that died after one year of seldom use. Something that is obvious factory defect (since many people experience exactly the same problem) costs more than half of the camcorders price to fix at sony service. I advise you to have a look at http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6142-0.html?forumID=59&threadID;=53316&messageID;=1064984 and see for yourself how Sony treats their customers.Once again, don't be blurred by pretty design. The inside is piece of crap.Sincerely.
I was looking for a pair of decent over ear headphones to use with a portable dvd/cd player. I travel quite a bit and did not want to spend a tremendous amount of money but still wanted good quality and some degree of portabililty. Thesse fit the bill. The sound is far superior to any ear buds I have tried and other headphones in the under fifty dollar range. The sound was good and crisp. The leather ear phones are very comfortable and superb at blocking ambient noise. I have used them with both music and meditation cds and have been satisfied. They come with a striaght plug and a jack adaptor.My sole complaint was with the band itself. Although some might disagree, I do not have a fat head. My skull is a normal size. The band itself is just a tad too loose and feels like it is going to slip. It also seems heavy. However, this one shortcoming does not outweigh the many positives. Recommended.
I was initially pleased with these earbuds. They are very comfortable when wearing for long times, unlike iPod earbuds. They have great quality in the low and high ranges of the sound spectra, but leaves something to be desired in the middle. Also, the cords are very thin and after 4 months of use, and I would intermittently lose the signal for the left earbud. Finally, after a week or two of this the left earbud just died. To be fair I am not the most gentle person, but I initially thought these could take being wrapped around my ipod when not in use, but apparently even that is too much strain.
I wanted a machine that1) I could use as a PVR (personal video recorder). A PVR is basically a computer that also does TIVO type stuff without any sort of monthly subscription fee3) would let me edit TV shows I recorded and make DVDs out of them4) worked as a personal computer5) let me easily connect to any of my still or video cameras6) worked!What I got was all of the above except a bit of the last. First, this machine does a great job recording and playing back TV shows. When I first started it up, it asked me where I lived and what sort of cable package I had. It then downloaded an accurate channel guide and I was in business. It was that easy! I was really surprised that the drive was fast enough to let me watch a recorded show while it recorded another. The programming feature is very simple point and click. If you see a show you like on the guide, just click on it and select record. There's no more of this date/time/channel crap of the old VCR days.The software that allows me to make DVDs also allows me to export my TV files into any one of many video formats. I find this feature especially useful because I like to edit video using Adobe Premier, and these two applications share the AVI format.In addition to Adobe Premier, I also loaded Office 2003. I'm able to do office work, burn DVDs, *and* watch TV (live or recorded) all at the same time. I had a real WOW moment when I found that out!Note: you will need an Internet connection in order to automatically download updated channel guides. My cable provider also provides my Internet connection, and the "cable guy" had no trouble connecting both the TV cable and the cable modem to my machine.One other thing I wish this computer could do is let me watch a live program while it records another. It's probably a tuner "feature" that only allows it to see one live show at a time.I noted above that I wasn't fully satisfied with the "worked!" feature. This machine runs on Microsoft's Media Center (a version of XP). I also have Office 2003 loaded. All my software has the latest service packs and updates. However, my programs lock up daily (especially Outlook), and my machine crashes from time to time. For those familiar with Microsoft-based products, this probably sounds all too familiar. So far, thought, that's been my only disappointment with this product. ~Robert
i returned the item after receiving the item was wrong part for me.when searching for 1gb sodimm pc2700 this item show up second in the list and is not a sodimm.
I also bought the seinheiser 428 because it's closed and not have an awkward adapter for 3.5mm headphone jack.I don't dislike the 428, but I have to say the 515 sounds a lot better and not unfit of the audiophile name senheiser gaves itIf you decide between the 428 vs the 515, buy the 515It's a open headphone, so the noise leaks out a bit more, but in terms of sound quality, this is * a lot * better than the 428, bigger bass and more clear highs.I will use it at home or on a airplane, but may not be all that fit for office because it's open headphone, defintely a steal for $50, audiophile quality.more comfortable than the 428 and the wires thicker so more durable.
I bought the wireless remote for my camera from Amazon.com and I am very satisfied with my purchase. Of course anything from Nikon is first rate but above and beyond that, the item came very fast and it was exactly what I expected. Good Work!
Works great at cleaning and repairing DVDs. Received on time with no problems. Would recommend this product to anyone who has the Optifix system.
I got the case for my sister and my father who both have the iphone. My sister has the 3gs and my dad has the 3g. It works just fine on the 3g, but on the 3gs it covers up the sensor that disabled buttons on the screen if the phone is up to your ear, and your cheek can hit buttons which can mute the call or hang up on you. If you get for the 3gs be prepared to cut out a little slot so that the sensor can detect your face to disable the touch screen.
Delivered on time as ordered. USB Bluetooth adapter shipped separately, and took 2 weeks longer to arrive. Took a while to link to my laptop
I bought this three years ago and it has finally broken down. The quality of this PC isn't so good. Now since I have gotten a new Toshiba notebook this one is in the past. When I got it, it was one of the most expensive laptops on the market. Now notebooks are supposed to last for 5 years at least while just three years ago you'd be lucky if you got 4. 2.49GHz is really fast and it even has a Pentium 4. I don't care if it doesn't have a "Mobile" Pentium 4 processor because if you buy this laptop you know that it's a desktop replacement and you aren't really going to travel with it. This still has Wi-Fi technology which means you can have a router and have wireless internet. 512 MB RAM was very large capacity back then but now it's standard on most notebook computers. 60 GB hard drive is pretty small but for a laptop it's really nice. The DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive is okay but I wish this came with a DVD+/-RW Drive to burn DVD's. I wouldn't recommend this for you because now it's very old and you should look at other Toshiba computers instead.
This item seems to exceed my expectations.I am using this for the past 4 months.This could be easily beat any other camera around the same price (240 USD).The quality of photos is excellent.The MPEG4 video capture is good but there is grains in the video taken indoor. Can easily outbeat all the Handycam products (around 300 USD).Point and shoot video/audio takes than 2 sec.My suggestion is go for this product and also buy a 2 GB SD card for recording 1 hour videos and buy a Lithium Ion Battery as a standby.Battery life is also very good and exceeding my expectations.
SOMEONE SWITCHED THE TRANSMITTER FOR A USED/NON WORKING ONE!!Recieved the 5811 Video extender yesterday. When I went to hook up the Transmitter, the packaging (not visible until removed from the box) was torn and not sealed like the rest of the components. The Transmitter had NO protective film over the IR receiver and. There were water marks and some soiled areas... There were severe scratches (from hard cleaning) on the unit. RED FLAGS WENT UP!Since my Video System was torn apart to install this, I decided to try the Transmitter anyhow.... Line Noise, Oscillations, Rastering, Drop Out and sound problems (to name a few)bwere what I got! I'm an Electrical Engineer and my set-up is correct. In fact I was replacing an older unit because I wanted the higher frequency to stop my TV from going 'NUTS' when the cordless phone rang.In my opinion, someone at the supplier SWAPPED the Transmitter to replace a bad one that another customer returned, or it was a return that wasn't inspected by the vendor.! (Manufacturers DON'T send USED equipment).This is a warning about this supplier!!!This item was fulfilled by Amazon (thank goodness) and their customer service has sent me a prepaid return and hopefully will issue a timely credit.
I used this to shoot a wedding. Lasted more than 2 hours and gave me peace of mind over the battery that came with the camera.
Without a doubt, this Sony KDL46W3000 is the worst TV set I have ever owned. The picture, which I saw demonstrated in several stores on a HD link, is abysmal using any other input but HD. Surely Sony should have realized that only some broadcasts are in HD and most other sources of input are not. They could have compensated for those circumstances instead of letting the buyer suffer from a low quality picture.The sound is no better. It is muffled and unintelligible in many broadcasts, and the Sound Leveler circuit does not appear to make any difference. I thought I was finally done adjusting the sound level from loud commercials to soft movie scenes, and I expected the TV set to strike some kind of balance. It doesn't.Conclusion: Don't buy this TV set at any price. I paid $1847 and wish I had my money back. Based on reviews I have read of other Sony products (after I bought the TV), they no longer manufacture quality electronics. That's too bad. I've had nothing but good luck with this brand until now.
I had recently acquired some flat screen TV's. They only come with power cords that are about 6' long. I do not like using extension cords. This is an excellent product to use, without using an extension cord.
The unit set up quickly and all worked once I remembered to power cycle my cable modem. It is fast, but I am not getting the extended wireless range that I had hoped. I bought the unit because my cable modem sits in an office at one end of the house and we sit wit iPads and laptops in a living room at the other end. Reception did improve, but is still marginal. I need to explore relocation the router as much as possible.What I really need is a repeater, but have been unable to find one that works.
I have 3 of these cameras, bought over the last two years. I also have a similar Axis model. I use the BL-C20A's ftp-on-motion feature and access them from a Mac wirelessly. At first I thought the Axis was superior, as it has better image quality and MPEG support. But it fails intermittently (needs rebooting) and I've never gotten its motion-detect to work with the right sensitivity. So I settled on the Panasonic and got 3. Unfortunately after about a year, each camera has failed completely -- now all 3! They just die with a flickering orange light or no light at all. Hard reset does nothing. I'm sending them back for repair, but given that all of them died I'm not sure they're worth repairing. Still, I know of no better option, so the BL-C20A may still be the best option at this price level.[SEE COMMENT THREAD FOR USEFUL INFO]
I have no compliant with the picture quality on this item, just the software. It took me several attempts to load the pictures from the software provided, to the keychain. Every time I tried my computer shut down due the software, it was not very compatabile with my system. I ended up downloading 1 or 2 pictures at a time, and only put about 15 pictures on it.I had to uninstall the software afterwards because it kept crashing my computer during other functions.
I have owned two of these units. I got them for free for signing up for a credit card. Therefore, I was surprised to see the model retailed as a midrange player instead of at the low end. Both units worked flawlessly at first. However, despite the retail price, they both eventually started skipping/rattling, which only got worse over time, and eventually they refused to play altogether.Of course it is possible that these two were not representative of the population of all JD-VD135s ever produced, but nevertheless I'm now hesitant to purchase another JWIN. At least I didn't have to pay for these two.
I purchased this cartridge for my Sharp Broadband Fax and have called tech support twice just to get it work. Turns out it is defective and theyy wil be shipping me a new one.
good super fast and in time !!100 % happy , good service and good quality thanks a lots . larry
Having owed at least four different XM set ups over the past two years there isn't much to screw up on a home set up like this, and Audiovox does a pretty good job of putting this one together. Of course, this cost Audiovox about 3 bucks to make and they charge about $40 for it, but that is the cost that you incur when you subscribe to satellite radio. This home dock is well put together, and comes with every thing you need to listen to your XM. The one down side is that you cannot use the FM modulator through the home unit. So if you don't have a home stereo that has inputs then you pretty much to go buy a new stereo to use this. Oh ya, it doesn't include a remote control either.
Amazon is asking for $25 for a piece of plastic that takes terrible pictures and cheaply constructed. I paid almost the same thing but I returned it for a refund. Pictures came out fuzzy. Avoid this product at all costs!
While you will always find great deals on 6ft cables like this at a cheaper price, if you need something a little longer you'll have to pay a little more. This cable was long enough for what I needed and the cost seems fair.
I purchased this replacement battery at the beginning of this month (January). I was a bit hesitant to purchase it due to the inexpensive price tag. But, so far, so good. If I can do an update to this in a few months, I will.
The main reasons I purchased this camera were its size and its resolution. The camera is small enough to fit in my coat pocket, which means that I have it with me when I need it, and its 3MP resolution means that I can leave my digital camera at home. In fact, this camera has an F1.8 lens, which is as fast as you'll find on most full-size cameras, so it takes decent pictures indoors even without using the flash.While I've been delighted with the size and still camera capabilities, there are a few other features that I think are great as well. The first is the option to use 16:9 video format if you want. I have a HDTV, and video shot in normal 4:3 format doesn't fill the screen unless it's stretched sideways, making everyone look fat. The 16:9 option of the DCR-PC350 allows you to shoot video that fills the screen like a real movie. You'll probably appreciate this even more in a few years when most TVs are widescreen.A second useful, though not well documented, feature is the "seek to end" feature. If you've been reviewing what you've recorded and want to start recording again without overwriting something, you can use the "seek to end" to move quickly to the end of the recorded section.Another reviewer complained about the inability to monitor sound levels during recording. This hasn't been a problem for me as I found I could just plug a set of headphones into the AV jack and hear what was being recorded. In fact, both the AV port and the s-video port are active when the camera's on, so you can watch and hear what you're recording using an external monitor and headphones (or speaker) if you want.The camera has tons of other fancy features, all of which are accessible through the handy touch-screen display, but those above are my favorites.The main complaints I have about this camera are:1) The memory stick. The camera ships with a memory stick that's got a measly 16MB capacity, so plan on replacing it with a 256MB or 512MB stick straight away. In addition, the memory stick is this odd "memory stick duo" format that you have to insert into a larger adapter (supplied) to make it readable by a computer. Using a standard SD card, which is the same size as the duo anyway, would have been a better idea.2) The software. The bundled video editing software is terrible. Plan on buying Adobe Premiere, or using Windows Movie Maker.3) The cabling. You definitely want to use firewire rather than USB 2.0 for doing your video transfers if for no other reason than it provides almost 2x the transfer speed. In addition, some video editing software looks for cameras only on a firewire port. So plan on buying a firewire cable as well.The need to immediately drop another hundred or two on accessories is the main reason I gave this camera 4 stars instead of 5.Lastly, I'd also recommend getting the "BCTRF Compact Battery Charger for F Series Batteries" and the "Sony HVLS3D 3 Watt Video Light" The charger is only slightly bigger than the battery and saves you lugging the AC adapter around on vacation. The light is tiny and despite being only 3 watts can make a significant difference indoors if you're close to your subject.
I have never owned a Toshiba player before, but I have heard about their quality since I first got into DVD 4-5 years ago. I'd wanted to try one out, but always ended up selecting a different model (I've had 4 players) Finally, I decided to upgrade again and got this player because of the price. While it's MSRP is $149, it can be found at Amazon and other locations for $. Don't let that fool you. This technology gets cheaper and better every day, and I'd say this model is much nicer than a $400 player 2 years ago, and that it's easily competitive with players today in the $200 range.I've got it hooked up to a Sony Wega via component cables, and the pic is excellent. Very detailed, no artifacting, no sign of the chroma bug. Blacks are there too, many players now days cannot really do a black properly, this player does it very well, and does it without muddling all the dark colors on the screen into 1 shapeless blob too. It's detailed enough to be dark without missing what's going on. The colors are very strong, but do not bleed or over saturate. This is a problem on many players and TVs, so I wasn't expecting much. I was very surprised though at the depth and color of the pic. Reds were stabilized, even bright reds. Very nice.If you're considering this player, I'd stop considering and buy it. Toshiba's the name in DVD and this player is one of their best. I gave it 5 stars because I really don't think there is a better player out there in this price range.
After having an HP computer that has caused me nothing but headaches, a HP digital camera that froze up on me within a week of its purchase, now I had this HP product completely die on me after owning it only 1 1/2 years--From the start, the darn thing would never scan--HP tech support (farmed out to INDIA) was worthless-told me it was a software issue-and one of their suggestions was to upgrade to Windows XP--which I had to do later anyway as the explorer browser on my HP computer got corrupted and wouldnt work--see a pattern here? I DO!!--Will NEVER buy another HP product again---the estimate to get this thing fixed was $195-- a circuit board costing near $150 being the prime item needed--purchase price was $277 a year and a half ago--not much point repairing it--newer and better all in ones are available for less now--just make sure when buying one to NOT buy those marked HP.
Very good value as compared to what I would have to spend locally. Product does a nice job on all my screens and monitors.
Bare in Mind, this will NOT do what a professional HDTV calibration will do. (About $300.00 in my area ) But, For getting The Blacks just right,I was amazed at how many shades of "Black" there really are! lol! The sharpness and Black adjustment alone is worth the price! Color And Brightness etc.are indeed better than before i used the disc. I highly recommend it! It is Very "USER FRIENDLY"
i bought the vai2 bad horsie...and i realize that with a battery can be a mess...so i just get this thing...does his job, and is the original so no hums or annoying stuff..
I bought this DVD player before taking my four year old son on a long train ride (27 hours). I received it from Amazon right before the trip, I did not have time to check to see if it worked, I just charged the battery and packed it in my carry-on. When I tried to play a movie on it, it read the DVD fine, and the sound worked fine, but the screen did not work at all!!I adjusted the contrast and brightness and everything, and I tried different DVD's, and the screen still did not work!! The screen was all black with just shadow's moving across it. I tried it a few more times after reaching my destination and the day before we got back on the train, and it worked once. As soon as I got home, I sent it back to Amazon and I am awaiting a credit for it. I would not recommend this DVD player.
I like to sound quality, it's easy to use and even easier to setup. I have it setup with a Panasonic Plasma TV and the controlls work great wich each other. I would definetly nuy this product again.
You can (and should) do a lot better than this in a digital camera at this price. It has a rather low resolution, a fixed focus lens, no zoom, and no USB connectivity. Anyone interested in simple digital photography will very soon be looking for a more advanced camera, while the SDC-80 gathers dust in a drawer. If you want cheap, look at the JamCams; if you want easy, look at the Sony Mavicas or the &quot;Kodak Easy Share&quot; packages.
I have a tight budget and am an amateur acoustic guitar player and have purchased the NADY SP-4C last year and recently the MXL-v67g.Originally I purchased the NADY SP-4C Dynamic microphone because of its great reviews and cheap price point sub 20$ on Amazon, but wanted better recordings.My setup for comparison of both mics were:1. ART Tube MP Studio Mic Preamp (necessary for Phantom Power)2. Female XLR to Male XLR cable (Mic to Preamp)3. Male XLR to 1/4 cable with 1/4 to 3.5mm adaptor (Preamp to MacBook Pro Mic Line in)4. Garage Band 5.1The first thing I noticed was that the volume (how loud the mic records) far exceeded the NADY improved the noise to signal ratio. Other improvements was clarity of the highs and lows in comparison to NADY. The NADY mic is easy to overpower thus getting a muffled or distorted sound when playing loud, which means having to purposely play quieter in order to get a recording without artifacts, however I was able to cause distortion on this mic when the preamp settings were high. Base also appears to cause problems for the NADY causing a muddy sound, which is no problem on this mic. This is a bit subjective, but the NADY recordings sounded a slight bit hollow like I was playing from a different room, which is gone with this mic. I cannot compare to this mic to other more expensive mics, but if you want an upgrade from the NADY SP-4C, this is a viable option that will lead to noticeable differences in sound quality, better base recordings for acoustic guitar.BTW for shock mount go with the Samson SP01 Shockmount Spider Mount for Condenser Mics knowing that you will have to modify the mount in order to get it to work. Use a flat head screw driver to pry off the threaded piece on the shock mount, then use the threaded black metal piece that comes with this mic to mount this microphone to the shock mount. (this is better way to mount the microphone in comparison to the MXL shock mount which uses friction/spring type mechanism to mount the microphone.
Wanting something user friendly and simple, I couldn't have found something better for the price! Picture quality is great, easy to use and download to PC. If you are a little intimidated at the world of digital cameras, definitely a good place to start!
Ok so I bought a Canon powershot about 6 years ago that was 2 mega pixels and I sold it within a few months. Bad battery life, slow to view pics etc. Then I didn't get another camera until this Sony DSCN1. I received this camera about a month ago and have taken hundreds of photos with it. I'm not a big picture taker since I remember back in the day with the film and flash that it always seemed that half of my photos did not have the correct lighting. This camera takes care of all the worries for me. I just set it on auto and it does auto everything. They should call it automatically take every picture the very best you can.The pictures that come out this little camera are freeking amazing. They are so clear and crisp. I absolutely love this camera. The battery life is phenomenal I took well over 200 photos and did the slide show a few dozen times and the thing still had 1/4 battery life.So here is my list of things I like.1. Touch screen which is very cool, fast big, and easy to use.2. Picture playback, fast it moves through the pictures on the camera in no time at all. Not like the Canons that sit there, thinking, thinking, thinking oh here is the photo.3. Compact size and feel. Very sturdy light weight and packed with features.4. Slideshow feature is so freekin cool. Everyone that has seen it loves it.Ok here are the things I don't like.1. that big nice touch screen ya well it can scratch and there are not any pre cut screen covers for the camera. I took a film for a PDA and cut it to size to solve the issue but It would be nice to have a pre cut one that could be bought.2. The photo cd making software that comes with the camera didn't detect my cd burner so I had to save it as an image file and image files can only be burnt to a disk using Toast for the Mac. Didn't like that feature too much.That's it everything else I love about this camera. I would recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a nice camera that does it all and makes it easy for those of us whom are not photographers. Great batter life, small size, amazing pictures, and a good quality brand make this camera a 5 for me.
This riser was exactly what we needed. Delivery was within 5 days although it came slightly damaged on the corner. Plenty of room on the riser. Love the beverage holder. The only disadvantage is that the cup holder and cd holder gets in the way if you want to turn your monitor for others to see.
As advertised. Removes fine hair easily and does not irritate skin. I have no problem highly recommending it. Battery easy to install.
I needed over-ear headphones while working to drown out the noise of other people talking in my lab. These headphones are pretty great for the price and serve the purpose of drowning out other sounds if I play some music. I had tried on the Bose OE headphones in a store and they were so light and comfortable that I absolutely loved them, but they cost about $110 more! I decided to go with Sennheiser and I am not disappointed. These are slightly heavy for my small head but my ears do not hurt even after wearing them for a couple of hours at a stretch. Would recommend!
If you watch a fair amount of movies this player will not live long. It is great for having all your movies together where the kids and myself will not have to handle them. We have been through 3 of these and are now back to movies in cases.
i just recently purchased this item and i could not be more happy with it! the instructions are clear and comprehensive and it is very easy to use. this reciever delivers incredible levels of volume and great sound quality. the only slight problem with it is that the remote didnt come with batteries and aiwa should have supplied it with more cables, otherwise, this is the ultimate reciever as far as the price/performance ratio is concerned.
Fits a little tight, but fills the bill. The finish on this model is not as good as on the previous one that I purchased. Same manufacturer.
Every few years I accept the fact that there has been enough technological advancements in digital photography to buck for a new Canon Elph. My previous Canon SD200 was a pure tank, it took great photos and survived college parties, a trip to India, and and 6 foot crowd surfing tumble at a concert!With that said, I narrowed my selections to the signature/retro Eplh looking SD1000 and the contoured new look of the SD750. Well, when Dell put the SD750 on sale for $239.20 (5/26/07, still available) my decision was made. Here are some major upgrades I noticed from my SD200.-Screen is much brighter, clearer, and larger. HUGE Improvement in overall quality of this. Took out the old school 'viewfinder' hole to make room for the larger screen...no problem with me! Pure LCD screen for sure.-Digic III Processor is much faster than the Digic II. From starting the camera to wait time before the next shot, the SD750 runs laps around my SD200.-Features: In addition to Marco/Normal options, there is now an 'Infinity' option that lets you grab shots from far away. Digital zoom is up to 12x, as good as any ultra-compact out there. 7.1 MegaPixels, why would any amateur need any more?! I've been messing around with the 'Time Lapse' capture....AMAZING! This is a cool feature that will be awesome for sunsets.-My biggest CON is the playback button placement. Instead of having it with the rest of the photo/video buttons, they put a tiny button on the back of the camera by itself. This will be very confusing for a lot of new users trying to use this camera.Aside from that, I've been blown away by the power and speed of this camera. Pictures are much clearer, there are plenty of manual options that should keep me busy for awhile. Once again, Canon pulls it off.
This mouse cost $49.99 at a college bookstore. It came with a 3-button mouse, two batteries, a CD with software, an installation guide, and a three year warranty.The instructions say that Mac users will need to download drivers. Not so for my Powerbook G4 laptop with OS X 10.4. The mouse is a little smaller than a regular corded mouse, but fits well with my medium sized hand. The great things about this mouse are it works very well, fits my hand well, and the batteries last a very long time. The wheel on the mouse tilts left and right, allowing the user to scroll left or right, zoom in and out; and it works great. If you don't use the mouse for a while (15 or more minutes), it may go to sleep to conserve batteries and needs to reconnect with the laptop when you try to use it again. One more thing... there's an on/off switch on the bottom. More often than not, I forget to turn it off when I'm finished using it and still the batteries have lasted a long time.
I bought Nikon N75 with this lense for my dad a few years back. But it has been a totally diappointing experience as the lense is not sharp at all(I have used Minolta and other SLRs) I feel, the conventional 28-80mm zoom would have been a wiser choice. But I had decent expectations about Nikon which I regret now!
These are excellent quality crimp connectors. They are made of clear plastic, and shrouded in metallic shielding. The 25-pack bag comes with a small ziploc bag containing 25 load bars. The load bar and the connector itself stagger the 8 conductor positions, rather than having all 8 wires resting side-by-side in one row. They are staggered in two rows, and can fit either typical Cat5e or Cat6 wire sizes.One thing to note, however, is that there is no metal sleeve for wrapping around the foil shield or drain wire after crimping the wires in; If you are looking for true grounding connectors, these will probably not cut it for you. These connectors are nothing more than standard crimp connectors with a metal shield wrapping around it. If i have to ground my cables, i will cut down my cable length to expose a longer length of drain wire, and just ground the drain wire directly.ALL-IN-ALL, these work great for me. They are an excellent, cheap shielded connector.
I was somewhat not sure about the quality and propriety of the claims for the product. Source was unknown to me. I am pleased to find that the shipment arrived 3 days earlier than expected and the product was as shown online.
Checked prices at several retailers for a 6 foot HDMI cord, all "made in china", and the cheapest I found was at Wally Word, for $19.99. Ordered two of them from Amazon.com for 19 cents each, have a beautiful HD picture on my new Vizio, couldn't be happier. Don't play the rip-off game, get the cheapest cable you can find, it's copper wire.
As with many things that are for safety of some sort, like airbags, you always hope it works, but never want to find out, on the off chance that it doesn't work, or for the fact that in the process you wreck your car. However, it holds up well. I've had no difficulties, etc. Good product, would recommend.
i just recieved my order and i was very pleased with the quality and the rapide responce.i installed it and it works perfectly.
This camera developed an autofocus problem during warranty and was fixed. The same problem developed out of warranty and the repair was quoted at $175. Total garbage. I'll never buy Kodak again.
We bought this tv 6 weeks ago and had to wait that long to receive it. We were so excited to pick it up and install it only to find that there was barely a picture at all. Six weeks of waiting and so far no enjoyment. The technician finally came out today and said that the mirror was broken (probably in shipping) and now the store tells me we have to wait another 10 WEEKS for a new set. I think &quot;fergeddaboutit&quot;!! What has happened with SONY?? My guess is probably that a bunch of these are going to turn up damaged. It stinks to roll out over 3 grand and have nothing to show for it!!
I love this stylus! It is slim and sleek and fits perfectly in my Kindle Fire AND my Apple iPad. It's perfect for typing, "turning" pages when reading and for everything I do with my touch screens.
I BOUGHT A 512MB MEMORY MODULE FOR IT, AND THE CAMERA JUST BLOWS MY MIND. GREAT PICTURES VERY VEY SHARP. I REALLY BELIEVE THAT I GOT A GREAT BARGAIN ON THIS CAMERA.
PROS:* - The headset is comfortable and can be worn several different ways. I wear it using the over head configuration. I forget it is even on.* - The foam cushion on the earpiece is very soft wand comfortable.* - The headset uses the a standard 2.5mm jack, which is compatible with cell phones and other cordless phones. (In fact I use it in the car with my cell phone, and at home with my other phones).* - The sound is crisp and clear; much better than the spearker in my cell phone. I can clearly hear high and low pitched voices.* - Callers say they can hear me perfectly.* - The range is very good, about 30 feet through several walls. I don't get interference from electronic equipment (laptops, computers, UPC, microwave, power supplies, etc).* - Long battery and talk time is great.CONS:* - The blinking light on the headset is annoying.* - The unit is heavier than my cell phone.* - The buttons are small and hard to press. It would be impossible if I had wide stubby fingers. Raised hard plastic buttons, with a raised rim to prevent accidental pressing, would be a great improvement.* - You need light in order to use this product. The buttons are not backlight, and the LCD quickly goes dark.* - The mute needs to be held down for a while before it activates.* - Redial and call back using the CID are goofy. Long distance numbers show up in the standard format: 555-411-1212. But I can't call this person back using caller ID because it doesn't prepend the "1", and it doesn't allow me to do it either. On other phones I could dial "1", then press the CID button, scroll to the number, and make the long distance call. With this phone I have to write the number down first, then manually dial it.Despite the minor flaws, I still rate this a 5/5, because it performs its primary function very well: providing crisp clear phone communications with no static, good range, and a small portable dialing unit.
This "PTH,Push To Hear Control for Shure Sound Isolating Earphones is great!! No longer do I have to say "What" when somebody addresses me while walking or conversation on an airplane. My background is radio and television broadcasting and I'm well acquainted with good sound and when I click on my PTH control I'm amazed at the clarity and sensitivity of the the response...Highly recommended!!!
I bought the Visioneer OneTouch 9420 about a year ago. It ran beautifully for the two times that I used it over a period of 2 months, but then the scanner died. The first two technicians I was subjected to at Visioneer were extremely rude, sounding as if they coundn't be bothered. They insinuated that I must have loaded it improperly (even after it worked very well initially). After much hassle with the company,they agreed that the product was defective, and eventually replaced it.I've had the replacement for 8 months of occasional use, and again the results were very good, even with the OCR. But a couple of weeks ago the second scanner died on me. Now I'm going through the same runaround with the company. Both times I've consulted my local professional computer guru who agrees that there definitely is a problem with the product.After 21 years as a systems analyst and PC applications trainer, I resent being treated as a dummy, and can't deal with this company any longer. I'm ready to ditch this product, and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
This item is great, I plugged it in and within' five minutes I was viewing documents faster, rendering quicker and spent less time staring at the same screen.
I don't game or use intensive software, so overall I'm pleased with this computer for the price. I purchased it for $169 after rebate and coupon and installed 2GB of ram right off the bat, which made a huge difference. Picked up the RAM from HP for $40 after rebate. I don't care for Vista at all, it's an entirely different interface that takes an education to get used to. I would have much prefered XP. Also had to upgrade my printer and touchpad mouse because they weren't compatible with Vista. I'm considering an inexpensive video card to improve my "Windows Experience" score which is currently 3.6, but would improve to 4.2 with a better video card. No real complaints other than the original 512MB of RAM is completely inadequate to run any version of Vista. The ram upgrade to at least 1 GB is essential.
This is a GREAT sounding CD changer that's very easy to operate! Onkyo seems to have covered the installation bases by offering optical, coaxial and analog output choices. The changer mechanism is quiet and relatively quick. The remote is very straight forward. Also, light above the tray is a useful feature when changing discs. An all around top quality unit. Do your CD and MP3 collection a favor-your ears will appreciate it!
i got this from amazon at july the iriver h10 5GB is great i absoloutly loved it!i got it in america because in israel its double the pricethe thing is, it stopped working after 2 weeks.i sent it to a company to get it fixed in an israeli company who claims she sent it 2 an iriver service center to be fixed )for a small fee)iriver kept on stalling the item from coming back and im waiting for it 4 about 4 monthes now.if a product like this breaks down after 2 weeks its not worth buying.make shore you have someone to fix it if the time comes.if i would want 2 buy something else i would buy thishttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AA7MQA/002-1985327-8376867?v=glance&n;=172282&n;=507846&s;=electronics&v;=glance
We purchased the Panasonic VDR-D100 as our first video camera after the birth of our daughter. We wanted the ability to record directly to DVD, playback on our DVD player and be able to edit on our computer. Just as the last reviewer stated; getting the DVD-RW discs to recognize on our computer was the main problem. We wanted to be able to do this so we could do the simple editing functions like dividing and combining on the camera, but then embellish a little with transition shots and cleaning up the video on our computer. We also wanted to upload the video through YouTube online to our blog.After a little research and working with the CSRs at Panasonic, we were able to figure out we needed 1) a Driver 2) authoring software and 3) software to recognize and play the DVD-RW on our computer. For less than $20 (including shipping) Panasonic sent us DVD-Movie Album SE 4.2, which included the driver (reads the DVD-RW, but no editing is allowed) and DVDFunStudio 2.4 (authoring software, which allows editing).After tinkering with it for about an hour I realized the manuals (in PDF on the program) are not very easy to understand for a novice like myself, so I opted to forego the authoring software for Microsoft MovieMaker. I needed the DVD-Movie Album SE 4.2 though regardless to be able to recognize the DVD on my computer. For less than $20--that wasn't bad at all.My review was editing focused because that is the major downfall of the camera. I wanted to share how we got around that downfall and how pleased we are with the result. I created my first edited video of our daughter and was able to save it to my computer, upload it through YouTube to our blog, then save it to a regular DVD (to get it off our computer) and re-use the DVD-RW disc to save us a little cash.I don't know enough about video cameras to tell anyone if it is good or not, really. It was inexpensive and it does well with my shaky abilities, so we are very pleased. It has a decent mic and is fair in low lighting situations.
Amazon has the wrong picture posted for this item. The picture shows a case with a telescoping handle and wheels so that you can pull it behind you like luggage. This is the case that we WANTED to purchase. Unfortunately, the case we received did not have the telescoping handle or the wheels. The item # for that case is 1510, not 1500. This is very frustrating, not only for the consumer but also for the merchant. The merchant in this case told me that they do not have control over the picture that Amazon puts with the description. They did give me a $15 credit but would not trade out the product we received with the product that we actually wanted and THOUGHT that we had ordered without wanting to charge me the difference.
i'm a hobbiest mostly photographing my kids. the filter was strongly recommended for protection of the lens and it's great (especially with the kids wanting to use the camera too!). i've been very pleased with it so far but i don't have the eye to tell if there is any distortion or artifacts from using it. it does what i wanted it to do (protect the lens) and was a very reasonable price.
While the price is pretty good, these are significantly more difficult to install than most of the pre-cut screen protectors. Having to cut them out is annoying, especially as small errors in sizing can make them not fit.Worse, they're just *too* adhesive. I had to try three different times before I got one installed well enough to be usable, and I still ended up with a few trapped air bubbles which were impossible to remove. And you won't reuse one; if you have to peel it off, you might as well just toss it. I found installing two different models of pre-cut screen protectors to be much easier... no cutting, no air bubbles, perfect fit.The other significant difference is the feel. Palm's screen protectors have a somewhat "soft" surface and feel more like the original screen; most other brands have a harder surface which is glare free, but also make writing slightly more difficult.The price is hard to argue with, and if you use multiple Palms it's a lot easier to keep track of just one package of screen protectors. But it'll probably take a few tries to get one to fit, and it'll be sheer luck if you can get one installed without any trapped bubbles.
This headphone delivery good quality voice (receiving and sending) and is comfortable to wear for long periods of time. It is not particulary compact, but this has proven not to be a problem.
I haven't decided if I want to return this camcorder yet. I got sucked into the 3CCD thing after reading a lot of great reviews. But honestly, I'm not seeing a huge difference in quality compared to the older technology. Also, i'm struggling with lighting. Indoors, the picture appears too dark. I'm considering purchasing a light, but I'm not happy about it, but it tends to distract the people you're shooting. I'm going to play around with it for a little while longer and see if i can find a different setting that works, but I doubt it because I've already read the manual.
This was very, very easy to set up for my Mac PowerBook. However, I was surprised to find I need to plug it into the wall for power; I thought it would get the power it needed from the Firewire. Also, it is a bit heavy -- maybe that is good though as it seems very sturdy and secure.
This product has been reviewed thousands of times and if you are looking at this product then you likely know what it is.Purchasing this card in a store will likely have tax added onto it. Purchasing it on Amazon avoids this small fee. If you spend a ton on Xbox Live, then it will likely add up quickly for you.The greatest aspect of this item is the instant delivery. You don't have to make a special trip just to get the code.
It's not bad for the price. Really light weight wish it was heavier. love the top USB port really nice for flash drives. Would recommend
I have had this unit for about a month now and it seems to work very well except I have noticed that some of the maps are out of date. I am still trying to figure out if there is a way to freely update the map set but, the instruction manual is very poor. Once in a while it will burp as I call it and be totally lost but it recovers rather quickly so it doesn't seem to be much of a problem. Over all it is a good little unit and hopefully the Europe maps will do the trick when we visit Italy this year.
The first Pelican case I ordered from Amazon had a "O" ring that did not come in contact with the base, allowing water, and dirt to enter. The latches would not snap securely and were loose so you could not be sure if the case was locked. I had purchased multiple Pelican cases in the past and this was not the norm, the cases have been excellent. I wrote Pelican a email and explained the defects to them, I have not heard back. I returned the case to Amazon and reordered another of the same type. I received that case today and it too is being returned because the "O" ring does not contact the base, it has the same defect as the first. I am very surprised and very disappointed. I am also surprised and disappointed that they did not answer my e-mail.I hope that they can get it together because in the past they made a excellent case.
I got this so I could read my digital camera card from an old computer. It doesn't work at all. Don't bother.
Develops errors after just a few months. Owned 3 of these, each one errors after a few months, but will still function w/errors. They typically last for 1 or 2 ink refills, basically a Chinese-made disposable product. Mine is currently traveling to the Phoenix land fill. Stupid me, been a long time owner of these, last 3 printers. Never again, will try the Canon line.
I wanted some simple, decent speaks for a laptop I set up in the family room for the kids to play games on, listen to itunes, watch dvd's etc as the built in speakers were pretty puny. I found these here, already highly reviewed and they are as advertised. I rarely give 5 stars but these speakers earned it. They are elegant to look at, not too big, a breeze to set up and the sound quality is startling. I expected ok but these speakers go way beyond that - I was really blown away. Well worth the money. I guess other speakers may look cooler with lights and such but these are truly the best quality in the price range.
I've been a longtime customer and fan of APC UPS devices and bought this as a replacement for one of our SmartUPS units. However, it began to cause the UPS to produce that very irritating beeping for a new battery after only about 3 months of use (my old battery lasted nearly 3 years!). Sent it back to APC and they replaced it and the new one has now been working for over 6 months without a glitch.
Just when I thought Motorola was infallible. These radios are terrible. Totally unreliable. They stop functioning long before the batteries die. You try to key up to talk, but instead you are interupted with a beep and you find that you aren't transmitting. We learned the hard way on a trip to Baja. Also, they take the more expensive and harder to find AAA batteries instead of AA. There are many great choices by Motorola, but these aren't one of them!
Easy to install. Received the product in a very timely manner from supplier BigBux2K7. They followed up on my order and monitored its progress. Will buy from this supplier again, and recommend others to buy from BigBux2K7.
Excellent product for backing up photos music etc. Only minor drawback is the very short usb connection cable, otherwise highly recommended.
I have had nothing but problems with Vaio laptops. The DVD cannot read half the discs that I put in it. The audio doesn't work. There are all kinds of preinstalled programs on here that i can't uninstall. To boot, the customer service is terrible. I never had these problem by IBM.
The speakers make a cute accessory if cuteness is what you're looking for. If you want powerful volume then these speakers are not for you. I had to increase the volume in the player and then turn the speakers on their highest level to achieve a big enough sound to fill one room.
For under 5 bucks, hard to resist,although i did get the color combination in the picture shown (mine was grey and white), but works just fine!!
For a small easily carried camera this is great. The carrier has a belt loop which works perfectly for me. The camera does not take photos as well as my EOS 30D BUT did not cost what the EOS 30D costs either. The photos are very acceptable for my use at family parties in restaurants where the EOS would be too large and bulky. Its small size and weight mean that the camera is always with me unlike the EOS where I must decide to take the camera. All in all I am very pleased with the camera. For its intended purpose it is an outstanding device.
This camera is a great point-and-shoot choice. It's very compact (easily fits in a pocket) and takes great stills AND video! Resolution on both is impressive. Compared to earlier models, size and battery life are vast improvements. I recently took the camera on a European vacation and was able to take 100 shots in a day without running out of juice. It doesn't do a great job at night or in dim light, but it's as good as any point-and-shoot in that regard. Shots during the day are clear and bright and 3x optical zoom is strong for this size of camera. I definitely recommend this for any casual photographer or someone more advanced who wants a lightweight, bring-out-with-you-whenever camera.
After extensive research I decided to go for this lcd. The price was within my budget and this tv was perfect for the space in my house. I have a lot of light in my living room and the lcd screen is perfect. No glare from the windows for me! This would have been a big issue for me if I bought a plasma tv. The screen quality is great even with regular cable service. The channels are all clear. I like the menu screen too--it does not completely block the whole screen and its easy to operate. The 'piano look' gives the lcd a sleek look, and the stand it comes with is an added bonus--it swivels from right to left. It needs some tweaking once its out of the box, however, its preset viewing settings are a good start. I switch between dynamic and movie settings depending on what I am watching. This is a good tv for the price I got it for on Amazon. Eagle delivered the tv intact and within the stated delivery period. I just kept track of the shipment and called the local office to make sure that they had all the information they needed to get to my house. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.
Came home and hooked it up with my Earthlink DSL. Didn't work. Checked the message boards around the internet and found out that it dosen't work with XP. They were right. Used my Windows 2000 laptop and it went through without a hitch. Now here is the problem. I went across my apartment (1 bedroom) and the signal is poor..... Don't buy if you have walls in your house.
Bought this Nuvi 370 March 2007. Worked fine just out of the box for 3 months. Then it started to malfunction and not receive satellites. Garmin replaced it with a reconditoned one. Out of the box the keybord of the second one was not working. Sent it back at my expenses and received a third one. Worked fine for 4 months and AGAIN stopped receiveing signal from satellites. I think they have a problemwith the receiving unit and Garmin is not admitting it. Hopefully my 4th will be OK. I am close to the end of my warranty. If it goes bad I will not buy an other Garmin.
I play bass and I listen to jazz bass. I never listen to rock, hip-hop, rap, or the sounds of train wrecks. Bass to me means tight, deep, sonorous, well-intonated double bass (i.e., contrabass, upright acoustic bass), not the moo-moo-burp-moo boomy, muddy bass that generally comes out of rock bass guitars. These cheap little headphones deliver the kind of bass I want to hear. The mid and treble instruments sound great, too. And they're comfortable; I could wear them for hours at a time. I personally prefer a one-sided cord, but that's not likely to be found in a cheap headphone. In any case, I would gladly give that up for phones of this quality at this price.I've been using Sennheiser PX 100 phones with iTunes on my computer for years, and these Panasonic RP-HT21 headphones compare very favorably at a fraction of the price. You need to adjust the volume up somewhat compared to the PX 100s, which is easy enough to do, and after I do that I'm not sure I could tell them apart. The RP-HT21s don't fold up, but I use them at several locations around my home so that doesn't matter.These headphones are a steal at the price. Get 'em before they disappear. I and others will be ordering backups.PS: I'm not hard on my headphones. If these don't hold up over time, I'll adjust my rating downward, but how much time do to want for this tiny price?
This item came without instructions. It took me a while to figure out how to attach it to my Garmin Nuvi, and I had to contact Gilsson to find out how to detach it. After contacting them I realized it's meant to be used on the outside of the vehicle. The Gilsson antenna generally adds bother to using the Garmin, and only in a few instances (driving near skyscrapers) does it add any accuracy (which you can measure for yourself using the satellite location screen on your Nuvi). In that circumstance it is minimally helpful.
I purchased this bag for a 10.2" DVD player and it fit in there fine with room to spare. It also has room for all the cords. I had purchased two other bags that fit DVD players up to 10" and had to return them because my DVD player didn't fit. This bag is great!
Ordered new lamp for Sharp XR10X projector, had it long before I expected delivery. Lamp is exactly what I ordered, factory original and works as it should.
Product meets my expectations for use with my Canon 20 Digital camera and would purchase again. I would recommend it to others,
I purchased two of these cameras for use in an outdoor setting. Within a week, both apparently got dust or sand in the mechanics of the lens, and neither camera would function. I had to take the cameras apart, clean the parts, and reassemble for the camera to operate. This problem reoccurred almost weekly. Two months later, one camera has completely ceased functioning, and the other has to be "coaxed" to turn on. Granted, I have taken over 1,000 photos on each camera, but I have to warn potential buyers that these cameras are not rugged AT ALL. The photo quality is good, and the settings are easy to adjust, but the housing is not as rugged as an all-purpose camera should be. I also own a more expensive Canon Elph, and have had no problems operating it in similar conditions.
I bought a few of these to connect my router to a box with outlets for all of the CAT-5 cables in my house. They're good quality and I've had no trouble with them.Why pay $15 or more for these at a store when you can get the same quality for much less?
I wasn't sure if I wanted this style with the cd pocket or the one without. Many of the car install places I called said this one with the pocket was not going to fit or be as secure as the one without the pocket. I really wanted this one with the pocket and ordered it anyways and I'm glad I did. It was very easy to install, fits perfectly and secure.
I got this for my canon setup and i love it as i pay less the i would have for the canon MR-14 and i get the same functionality, but with more money in my pocket. With that said you want to be careful as some of the shippers still have the older non updated model and wont work with some camera so watch out.
A good, cheap UV filter for protecting lenses.It can often introduce flares into your images when shooting towards sunlight or strong light sources so beware.
perfect pocket size item that i like to take everywhere with me. love the idea that i don't have to ask random stranger to push the button, especially when you have an expensive camera. this can be only my issue, but it seems like battery run out when i keep them inside. I should take the battery out each time after use. Other than battery issue, I love this product and very happy that i purchased it.
This HDMI cable was absolute junk, no sound and fuzzy picture. replaced it with one bought at radio shack much more expensive and everything was perfect! I won't bother to return the cable because the shipping and my time makes it a no brainer!
We had a van that we had to jump start every time we left it a few weeks in-between uses. We put this charger on it, waited a few weeks, and had to jump start it.
This product is awesome. It was ordered and delivered to my house in less than 4 days, from across the country. The price was awesome and couldnt be beat anywhere, I would recomend this product and the seller!
I have the small version of this (maybe 12" long)This version with the longer cord is worth every penny you spend. I am using the Series G 70-400mm lens on a tripod. A remote is absolutely critical for any chance of a good picture,
I use this with the kit lens (18-55) and find that it is better than nothing, but somewhat lacking in shading ability. It is just not big enough.
I was in a conundrum when my new HDTV would only allow for two component inputs and I had 3 to plug in. XBox 360, Cable TV and DVD player. I researched other devices at Best Buy but they were over a $100! I found this device on Amazon and bought it. Hooked it up yesterday and had no problems. It works fine and the picure on all of my devices is great. The only problem is there is no remote control. I have to get out of my chair to change devices. Life is so hard! :-)
Got these per audiophile-engineer friend's recommendation. I have good ears but can't afford to buy top end stuff, so I get the best available in the lower/mid range of cost/quality/functionality.I checked out this iFi set at home by playing top quality music CD's (various recordings - acoustic and electronic instruments, voice, etc.) and also my HDTV for DVD & blu-ray movies. Soon I'll add it to a decent receiver and some more speaker components. Meanwhile, by itself, the sound is great. You can (at least) fill up a couple of rooms with quite rich, multilayered and very good quality sound. (Though it can handle loud, you shouldn't figure to shake your whole house with this set alone - it's not designed for that - that's what you add more honkin' powerful audio components for.) This set can function as part of your HDTV's surround sound, too. The subwoofer includes an amp so you can opt to not run it through your receiver on your general tv/music entertainment setup, or you can use it in a non-entertainment room where you just want your MP3 player to have great speakers. You can hook this up to a decent receiver and achieve greater control/equalization for the full range of sound, or you can use the little control unit that attaches to the subwoofer/amp to do a basic adjustment of how much subwoofer to how much of the two speakers are output. I ended up placing the subwoofer/amp in in back corner of room, and the little speakers near my HDTV/entertainment area. The little control unit includes a slot to insert your iPOD, and it comes with a set of plastic peices so you can plug in various size/model iPod devices. If you don't have an Apple music player, then there's a supplemental input jack at the rear so you can attach your non-apple player that way.The little oval-shaped remote has a very long range so you can control the volume from out of the room, or pause the playback. Just don't let the dog mouth & swallow it (it's only 3" long)! The speakers have a ball-joint (adjustable with 4 inset little allen screws, and their allen wrench is included snapped into the inside bottom of the base). Each speaker stand can stand or has holes for hanging, and the adjustable ball joint allows you to tilt the speaker in any direction. (Note - to adjust the snugness of the ball joint so it can be moved yet remains snug enough to stay firmly in place, you only need to loosen the allen screws each a teeny teeny bit.) The covers to the subwoofer and speakers attach with little very securely inset magnets. They are about 6" high and 3-4" wide, not counting their little stands, and look sleek. This whole set is beautifully engineered for practical, adaptable use and long-lasting functionality as well as looks.I listen to all kinds of music. All the classic rock, fusion jazz, pop, trance and other electronicized music sounds great - highs, midtones and bass and very deep tones (O Joy of Very Deep Tones!!). When I put on something with strong, varied (including very deep and and very rich) acoustic instrumentation, like E.Power Biggs playing Bach fugues on famous organs, with all the balls that music deserves - WOW. The lower tones vibrated in my gut most satisfactorily, and the full richness of the music really is accomplished. Top quality vocal + instrumental music (which have a greater richness of sound than electronic instruments) was wonderful. Therefore so was all my rock/fusion/blues/pop/electronica. O Joy.And that's without fine adjustment via a reciever's equalizer and any other surround components! -which I'd recommend if you will be using this as part of a full tv/video/music entertainment system. For your room or study, it's fine to use as is. You could also use it for sound output from your PC's sound card, and use your PC software to handle fine equalizer adjustments.Worth the money to buy quality. And this is a competitively priced set for its quality and functionality anyway.
This APC USB cable works great. Lost the original cable in move. Computer picked up the APC right away, software is working great.
Very Very user friendly. Setup time, under 5 minutes.Specs:Dell Workstation OPTIPLEX GX150Windows 2000 Professional
This would be my second pocket DJ. My first one stopped working, but I put it to alot of use. I would be very interested in there being a way I can have my old one repaired. Great device. This one is still in excellent working order.
First, I am an amateur photographer. I just wanted something to take pictures at my son's basketball game. Pretty simple task.I love the look and feel of this camera. It looks great, fits well in you hand, controls are easy to figure out, and I really like the protective hood. It starts up fast and is very quick from picture to picture.I really wanted to love this camera but I could not take a decent picture. If your subject is within flash range, you're fine. If you are in a well lit area (like a basketball gym or at the camera store)and you don't use the flash, the shutter speed is set extremely slow and you cannot have any movement whatsoever. This is of course on the full auto mode and I'm sure if you know what you are doing you can take fine pictures in manual but for the point and shoot set, this doesn't work well. I am comparing this to my Minolta S414 that takes the same paicture just fine in auto with no flash. I had the clerk in the store try to take a picture with the same results.Maybe I am askign too much but my other camera does just fine in the same situation. Of the 200 or so pictures I took, I got about 5 that are keepers and none with any movement.
No complaints. I was just looking to do some longer exposures and wanted to try out a polarizer method. That I had heard about.
My brother has the Rio 500 and we both really think it's awesome. However, my new Rio 600 I think is even better...and for less money! The new design is better ergomomically designed with a more comfortable feel in your palm as well as the abilty to change face plates for those of you who need to quickly go from casual to black tie. In addition, the entire device appears sturdier and less prone damage than its predecessors. Sound quality is superb...the included earphones sufficient even for the most discening audiophile. Drawbacks? Yes, in my opionion one. Battery power is less than pleasing with only 4-5 hours on the single AAA. I recommend investing in rechargables. Otherwise, a very enjoyable product and a certain value compared to its competitors.
I purchased this for my Roku. The original AC Adapter wire was frayed and it kept cutting out. Unfortunately we had to return this adapter because it was too small to plug in to the Roku HD unit.
this radio does not pick up stations very well and lights quit working you can't see the time, station or anything... poor quality.. would never buy this brand again --- took out of car installed Pioneer and it picks up all stations as it is suppose to, plus I can see what station I have on and what time it is.
I've worn out one IR headset and three RF headsets since 1988 and these are the best by far for watching television. I can't address the issue of hiss mentioned by some reviewers because my high-frequency hearing is impaired, and I don't listen to very much music, but for hearing dialogue on television dramas, the RS 140 can't be beat. The headset is comfortable, the cups cancel most external noise, and the controls are easy to use. I had given up watching most tv dramas because I could not understand the dialogue over the soundtrack. No more! I now understand every word! My wife, whose acute hearing tests way above average, even asked me to translate some dialogue from CSI Miami! I gave her my headset and had to plead to get it back! Now I'm trying to find an extra headset. I had no difficulty setting up the transmitter and I found the controls easy to understand and use. The only negative comment I can offer is that the Engish translation of the German manual could be better.
I bought this filter for my wife's new Nikkor 28 mm wide angle lens. She used it for some digital images of a snowy outdoor scene last weekend and the images turned out very nicely. The sky seems a 'warmer' shade of blue and the clouds seem 'whiter' somehow. I've just ordered two more of these filters for other lens with the same diameter.
It works. I needed a USB cable under .5 inches and I can obtain that with this cable.
I have had several of these bags. As small as they get! But still roomy enough for 1-2 extra batteries.I don't feel that the manufacturers size chart is completely true though.I have one D-pods 10 for my Ixus 40, which is great. When I recently got myself a Lumix TZ5, the chart states D-pods 30. I was able to fit it even in the 10, so I bought a 20 instead. The bag is as, you can understand, very elastic. The 20 swallows the Lumix without any problems whatsoever. Plus a spare battery.Anyways, I do recommend this bag if you don't like to go bulky. The 20 can go in your front pocket of your cargo shorts.
I LOVED everything about my Garmin Nuvi 360 when I received it. This was my first navigation device and it was so easy to use! I was enjoying all the luxuries of easy navigation until I placed the unit in its carrying case and into my purse so it wouldn't get stolen out of my car. When I returned to my car and pulled out my Nuvi, the screen was shattered! This was within 14 days of receiving the unit, and Garmin would not cover this under warranty because they "don't know how the screen cracked." I don't think the screen is durable enough if it can't withstand a ride inside a purse inside its case. Just a warning! The repair for the screen is $86.
1. Flash lag-horrible.2. Had problems with the settings button sticking- or not moving at all.3. Battery life-non existant. Could have bought a really nice camera with the money I spent in batteries for this one.4. Picture quality-decent, not true to actual colors.5. There are better cameras out there!
I bought mine almost 1 year ago, trying to improve my old (but good) Dell Axim X5, and after using the warranty 4 times, (because the one I bought was overheating when it was Off) first they replaced the battery, then the equipment (twice) and the IPaQs continue overheating, with no technical explanation from HP. Now they offered me an "Improvement" to my original choice (the IPaQ 210) but these guys are so smart that sent me only the new IPaQ (210) with no battery, cables, Installation CD, stylus, etc. (the 2795 and the 210 are quite differents in the accessories) this was almost 1 month ago and they are still playing games with me. Conclusion: after 1 year of purchasing the IPaQ I could use it properly around 1 month. My worst experience as Client.... I will go back to DELL.
This backpack is wonderful. The wide straps and handle make it easy to carry or wear. It is well designed and well built. This backpack fits easily under an airplane seat or in an overhead bin. The padding is also sufficient to protect my laptop.
Does not dance to the music like I thought it would. It rotates the same pattern over and over again no matter what music you have playing
I purchased these for use in my garage. They sound great with my small amp and bluetooth input from my Android phone playing Pandora Radio. I expect these to last quite a long time.
I bought a Nikon coolpix 3100 after a lot of search through the stores, but I got diasppointed with the performance. First the LCD screen has many dots which is lit all the time. (In the users guide it written that this is normal!!).Second and most disappointing is the optical view finder, if you switch the LCD screen off and try to take some pics, it takes many sec (5-6 sec in my peice) to take the picture, or this function is completely useless. I called the Nikon Tech support and they also checked and agreed this problem. I think it is a basic bug in this new product. So be aware what you are going to have.Good things are it is very compact, quality of the pictures are good.
the H9 does everything it promises. the 15x optical lens, the 3200 ISO, the remote control with zoom capacity, the big mobile LCD screen, the user-friendly interface for previewing and editing photos, etc. is all as it should be. i've read that some complain about the low battery life (due to the big LCD viewer), but i have no such complaints. i've been pleasantly surprised with how many photos i've been able to take on one charge. o yeah, and i've been very pleased with the high quality mpg video quality that the camera has.the size is perfect for an all-in-one. it shoots fast. images have low noise.i have found nothing to complain about. i am glad i didn't throw more money into less camera - including an slr. this beauty does it all.
I am very happy with my Photo Frame. I received one of these as a gift then decided to buy a second for the office. I purchased the second frame Jan 1st when the site said "In Stock Soon" which it had an estimated ship date not later then the end of Jan. It's now a month later and the ship date has now changed to sometime between Feb 19th and March 2nd. Will I ever get it?
I ordered this product because I have numbness in my fingers and wanted to to facilitate typing on the Kindle. However, I discovered that it helps me in all aspects of using my Kindle; turning pages, turning the Kindle on, playing games - everything! I'm so glad I got it.
I bought this product at Best-Buy as an exchange item for a Rio Karma jukebox because they didn't have any left in stock.Let me focus on what's good about this player first, as that will be very easy to cover...I have to tell you, this has to be the best looking jukebox, and I don't particularly like the iPod.It has optical / analog input for recording and it also has a built-in mic!The white/black contrast lcd is to die for, with very nice magnesium casing (nice dark colors too).But aside from looks, this thing has nothing that beats any other mp3 player..There is no way to directly start playing songs. You have to first select a playlist or a category, or even the &quot;all tracks&quot; to start playing. If you ever turn it off and then turn it on.. its time to do the same thing again.I can hear it spin when I try to play a song, and I can feel it rotate the drive reader when it goes to the next song.Within an hour of handling it, my fingerprints were so over the place and so noticeable, it was driving me crazy.To add to it, there is no stop button, it never gets as loud as I want it, and it has very crappy visualizations for the songs.The power button is the play button. What kind of user interface design is that?The software that you have to use with it crashes everytime I try to use my existing mp3 archive. Even after updating, it does the same thing. To make it work, I had to manually copy my favorite songs into some prespecified folder... Took forever..I would definitely want my Rio Karma back over this thing. Don't waste money over it. It doesn't come with any fancy features that might interest you. Its just a hard drive with mp3 playback and a good looking cover. That's it.
I bought this charger to have a second one and it was listed on Amazon for several devices, among them was my Coby Kyros tablet. When it arrived I plugged it in and the battery indicator showed the charge going down, not up. Then I smelled smoke and so I pulled it out of the tablet. I tried to use my other charger which worked fine for running the tablet but I noticed that it no longer charges the battery. It burned up the charging circuit or the battery or both. Also, without a charged battery, the power needed to keep the date and time was not there. Now I have to reset the date and time each time I plug it in just to use it. I've contacted the seller but haven't heard back yet. I'm going to have to buy a new tablet and throw this one away. Be aware of what you buy!
It works well. just what I was looking for. This is hard to find in any stores and this was a decent price also.
I've been using TDK SA as well as Maxell IIL cassette tape for recording some of my estimated 3500 LPs and 250 EPs. I have, of course, one of the best cassette recorders on the planet. The two head Nakamichi BX 125 records beautifully. My sourse is a Nottingham Space Deck with Graham 2.2 tonearm and three stereo cartridges and a Mono one as well. I DO NOT record CDs. I'm only interested in keeping things "Analogue". I suppose it would be a wise move to start purchasing these tapes by the hundreds. I can't see them lasting another 10 years!Jeff Galin of ESLabs keeps the NAK in fine working order. They don't make these anymore....so one has to keep them maintained to last.Long live Analogue!!!
In my job I am often required to have a two way radio on me and listening for 12 - 14 hours a day. (medical first response) I have used different kinds of ear pieces similar to this over the last 20 years and I prefer the over the ear type like this rather then the in the ear ear bud type. The single wire construction of this and the brand were both factors in the purchase (other types had 2 wires more hassle) I did find in the long run that if you wore this for many hours your ear would get a little sore but that was due to the hard rubber ring around your ear. In order to relieve the pressure around my ear I cut the rubber earpiece in the middle behind my ear and because it was stiff rubber it still stays in place with no problem and now is more comfortable over many hours. I get many comments on my style of ear piece from other workers using the in ear style since they see this is more comfortable. I have had no problems with button not working (after 2 years) and I just finished an 8 month project and having to use this unit every day with no real problems. I gave this a 4 star for design of closed ear ring rather then either hook or the cut style I did myself which still keeps the ear piece close to me ear to have good sound quality but over all I am happy with this unit. By the way I have used the in ear bud style and got ear canal irritation after the long hours of in the ear rubbing, besides not being able to hear anything from outside the ear when needed.
All I really wanted was something to prevent scratches in my purse. Not a perfect fit, but protects the screen and will keep safe from scratches. Other reviews have bashed this item, think about what you want to accomplish. Mine if screen safety and I am happy with the product.
Its a great mouse, especially if u like games. It has 8 programable buttons and has a laser optical eye. The only downside is that its got a cord. But i love it.
I use my hand-held GPS units mainly for geocaching, hiking and hunting. I don't download any data into my GPS units, so I prefer more "basic" models. I started with a basic yellow Garmin eTrex, and it worked fine, except for losing satellite signals indoors, under heavy tree cover, and sometimes in the car. I just got my new Magellan 200 the other day, and it works great. I think it has several advantages over the Garmin: larger display screen, easier data entry, and it maintains a satellite signal indoors, under tree canopy, and in the car. Both my Garmin and Magellan work fine, but I would recommend Magellan if you are going into dense woods or into any other areas that might interfere with the satellite signal. My only complaint is that the Magellan doesn't have a carry strap like the Garmin.
I'm pretty abusive on all of my apparel, equipment, etc, so when I looked for a new messenger bag I looked for one that would keep up with my mistreatment. So far it has been half a semester - almost 2-3 months since purchase - and it's still in perfect shape. Plenty of room inside, comfortable bag, fits my body nicely, compartments for everything, and the padding for the laptop fits mine perfectly - probably will fit yours too once you change the adjustable divider. I can't believe I'm saying this, but... Thanks, Microsoft!
Six months after my 2nd KDS died (please note: KDS will replace dead or defective monitors for *free* for 3 years from the date of mfg; you don't even need your receipt, just the serial number!) I replaced it with this 15&quot; Samsung. It was much brighter and text was noticably more clear (note: use highest resolution possible from setup for flat screen text) than the KDS, with a slightly smaller footprint. I had already been using a SyncMaster 770 TFT at my own desk for about 18 months and it had performed flawlessly, so my 2 years with Samsung monitors convinced me to switch all our office monitors to either 570s or 770s. Needless to say, everyone is happy.
I have wanted this filter for years. It does what it is supposed to and works well with my DSLR.
Great. Had one years ago, miss it, particularly due to pain in wrist and forearm!
This pouch is flexible and provides good padding.Here is how it fits a few lenses:* Canon EF 50mm f1.8 - way to big* Canon EFS 10-22mm - almost perfect w/o lens hood (pouch could have been a little shorter, but who cares?)* Canon EFS 17-55mm - perfect w/o lens hood (too narrow with lens hood)* Sigma EX 50-150mm - perfect with and without lens hoodI can highly recommend this pouch.
It took lees than a minute to set up, it is nice to have a new remote after 4 years.
I ordered two 4000 point codes and a 1600 point code and i only received one of the 4000 point codes i did not get the other 2 codes
The t.v. is great the only part that sucks is initial set up but the usb port is great and the built in dvd player is awesome...the picture looks great and no complaints
I always had trouble holding a brush in one hand and a dryer in the other. Now I have it all in one and it works great. Two sizes of brush for different parts of the head. Would buy again.
Bluetooth feature is awesome, only trick is language setting for text to speech for calling out street names. You don't have to select American English, instead it should be American English-Jill (TTS) which is not specified in product manual.
I purchase this to use on a new RV prior to a cross country trip. I followed the installation instructions exactly, and got a good signal right away. Last week I headed West from Tennessee. The unit continued to work great all the way to Kansas. I was doing 65mph, and it was dark outside. Maybe 5 seconds after the first raindrops hit the windshield, the outside portion of the unit fell off, and I have not seen it since. Maybe I am the only person this has happened to. I kind of doubt it. I was super careful with the surface prep. I would not recommend buying one of these.I tried to get some help from the manufacturer, but they refused to help. I escalated, and they kept changing the excuse.First, they said I probably installed it incorrectlySecond they claimed the model number was invalidthird, they claimed the item was obsolete and had been discontinued six years agofourth, they claimed it was manufactured by another company that happens to share their name.Lie after lie after lie.I would be happy to send my whole exchange with the manufacturer to any who request it.Ok, I am a fool. I just bought another one. I only need the outside part. This time, in addition to carefully following the instructions for attachment, I am going to secure the unit to the roof of my RV with a small nylon line. I am sure it will fall off again, but I will not lose it this time. So I will have fun experimenting with various double sided tapes, epoxies, and other adhesives. I just could not stand the idea of tearing down the overheads again.
I bought this usb hub because one of my external hard drives would not work plugging into a DLink Router Shareport because it didn't have its own power source. This usb hub has two powered USB ports and it worked great. I have two external hard drives and two printers plugged in and it is working great. It was also a lot smaller than I thought it would be which was an added surprise. Overall great product.
Purchased the typewriter and arrived in 3 days. Removed from the box and tried to use it. Machine was broken in shipement. Called Amazon and arranged for return/replacement. Replacement Typewriter arrived in 48 hours. Pulled from the box and began using it. Have had it for 30 days and there are no issues. It is a little noisy but overall it is perfect for our needs.
This soft case is a little bit smaller than the Canon Powershot A610 camera. But it fits the camera pretty much OK. It is a fairly good protection for my brand-new Canon A610. I accidently dropped it down to the bathroom floor when I opened my belt to do "my duty". This soft camera case did protect my brand-new camera from serious damage. On the scale 1 to 5 I would give it a 3 or 4. It's a fine protection.My son said the Canon A610 camera itself is great. He loves it. I have to try my new camera this weekend. He took pictures of her Mom's cat at close range and put them on his desktop. It is magnificient. It is a "gorgeously neutered yet aggressive" male cat. His name is Separoh. Folks who bought the Canon A610 should buy the 1GB or higher memory chip for it. I did it. It is worth it.
Tiffen lens tissue is the best available for the average consumer. As other reviewers have said, this IS the tissue that used to have the Kodak label. Tiffen was the supplier, and now they sell it under their own name. Even the package has the same product description verbatim as on the Kodak package: "A soft, lintless paper specially prepared for cleaning lenses, filters, and other highly polished glass surfaces. Safe for coated lenses too."You will not go wrong if you buy Tiffen lens cleaning paper to clean your camera lenses or your glasses. It will not make scratches. I also use it as an absorbent material for my clarinet playing to wick away moisture from the clarinet pads (it works great and is a lot quieter than regular tissue paper).If you're looking for an alternative product, try the company ThorLabs and do a product search for cleaning tissue. ThorLabs manufactures optical components for research and industry. They also sell their own lens cleaning paper, and the price is comparable to Tiffen: less than 2 bucks for 25 sheets. Who knows, maybe Tiffen is their supplier, too :) The lens paper by ThorLabs is intended for use in research-grade optical work with delicate microscope objectives, expensive focusing lenses, specialized filters, and other components. The Tiffen paper is probably just as good, too, if it's not actually the same product.
fast focus, amazing bokeh, razor sharp focus! available light portraits like a pro studio would generate!
Setup is simple. You plug in either your pc or component cables, (with provided adapter) flick the switch on the side to indicate what type of signal to be convert and that is it. Works fantastic!!!
design - greatweight - goodnoise - worstbattery - badmonitor - greatprice - not goodheat - worst (you can boil water)I've used the vaio for 1 month. The noise and heat problems are big worst things. The vaio-sz is the best except the two things.
This is a great little drive with a huge amount of hard drive capacity.Works well and loads quickly with no extra power supply needed
I don't know how this cable has gotten as good of reviews as it has. It is a very low-quality cable. As it is listed, it's VGA, not SVGA (higher quality) nor does it has a coax core. I plugged in this cable and immediately noticed horrible ghosting in the image. I mean VERY bad. The cable is also missing a pin in the connector on both ends which I assume would be the horizontal sync pin. This would remove the ghosting, but it doesn't have it. For the sake of your eyes, pay a few more dollars for a Coax SVGA cable.15ft Coax SVGA Monitor Cable Hddb15m/hddb15mThats the one I ended up buying and it looks great.
this is a poor quality battery. lasts about 20 min. spend more on a better battery.
This wall mount put the TV closer to the wall than any other the others. It was exactly what I was looking for. There is very little room behind the TV though so you have to make sure your plug will fit and getting your hand back there is near impossible. It took 3 people to hand the TV (2 to hold and one to hook & lock). Now that it is set up it is great though.
The SanDisk 1 GB MicroSD Card works great in my LG phone. I purchased it along with the SanDisk SDDR-103 MobileMate SD+ 5-in-1 Mobile Reader, and have no problems transferring my pictures from my phone to my laptop, and MP3s to my phone, via the USB reader. The MicroSD card comes with the MiniSD adapter, so connecting it to the reader is a breeze, and transfers are quick, when using a USB2.0 connection. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for an alternate solution to the proprietary cables sold for most picture/MP3 capable cell phones.
Bought to use to connect GE camera to computer...not one of the six fit a GE Camera. Ridiculous!
This is a no frills get the job done binder. Easy to manage and put CD/DVD's into. Some binders are a hassle to slide discs into while this binder eliminates that. Great purchase for anyone looking for a new sleeve.
We Love This Unit Have been Using It For Sometime and IT IS SO SIMPLE TO USE, The Kids Use this To My Great Uncle! Great Options and Is Obvious Why SONY is is the LEader in Electronics and VCRs I must say they are they best.We have had other Brand VCRs Used and New and They Simply do not Last.. been through others 3-4 inside of a year.. (we Watch a lot of Movies) WE LOVE THIS BECUASE WE CAN WATCH ALL OF OUR FAVORITE OLD MOVIES FOR BASICALLY FREE FOREVER! and TruthFully a Good VCR or VHS PLAYER IS TOUGH TO COME BY, The Kids Use this CONSTANTLY FOR A YEAR Now and Is Totally MAINTENTENCE FREE IN ALL THAT TIME and We Bought it USED!!! This Thing Kicks BUTT!Visually Pleasing as Well!Oh And We Love the Flash Rewind System on this Model, No Need for a Pesky Rewinder seaprate That is Actually Slower than the one Onboard this VCR. And ensures that all your Tapes or VHS's are Back to STart When you are Ready to Watch them Next If you Choose with the Push of a Button!CANNOT LOSE WITH THIS ONE, WE LOVE and WOULD BUY ANOTHER EXACT MODEL!! IF THIS THING EVER GIVES out But I Doubt it.Good to have a Good VHS PLAYER on Hand to those DVD and BluRay Guys Trust me, You wont Understand Until you buy and get this one! Unlimited Movies at HigH QUALITY VIEWING WITH THIS MODEL FOR BASICALLY NOTHING!!!!!!PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY IS AMAZING as Well!!!
I have AT&T DSL and use this for my DSL modem and wireless router. Connected the router, followed the set up, and had internet within 5 minutes.
This product was a huge disappointment. The seller sent me two, paid for one. Not sure why they did that. The best thing about the product is that it came with a prerecorded British voice. But using it was nightmare. Which is why one quickly went in the trash and the new one was regifted to some unsuspecting soul.
The QuickZoom Cam works o.k., but it has the quality of something comes out of a gumball machine. Don't breath too hard or turn on a fan or the ball camera will fall out of it's stand. Impossible to keep it functioning in any kind of a working enviroment, other than a sterile laboratory where nothing is touched or moved. This product is way below par for it's price ...which is what I paid for it at a local store. Quality control must have been on vacation at Logitech for them to let this thing out the doors. Should be priced at ...as a 6 month disposable product.
Easy to load and delete music with simple interface. Holds its charge a long time. Music sounds great and doesn't "skip" when running. Fairly priced also. Neat storage area for earphones when not in use. Sunglasses look pretty stylish also.
Bought this to replace original mount that broke. Good product, dash mount works particularly well. Windshield mount less effective, particularly in cold weather.
I own more than one Canon 580EX II flash. They work well both on-camera and off-camera. I use them mounted on my Canon 7D and the 5D. I have bounced them off of umbrellas; shot through soft boxes; used several of them at the same time; and they worked as promised. The learning curve is a little high only because one has to learn what all of the little symbols means and which settings do what. I use disposable AA batteries in mine and the recycle time never seems to get long enough that I notice. My only misgiving is that these things just cost way more than they should.I have been in the wholesale photographic equipment business for a few decades and I know that many manufacturers set their prices for accessory equipment based on the price of the cameras that they are designed for. I just have to say the six hundred dollars is way more than a flash like this should cost, no matter what it does. Having said that, I will still probably buy more of these (or it's successor) when I need them.
It's cool to look at AND functional -- how often does that happen?Things I noticed:- I simply plugged it into the USB port; Windows found it and it worked instantly and flawlessly!- The wheel has good grip on it (unlike my last Targus mouse.)- When it is just sitting there, the 7 colours fade in and out. Now, I was thinking this would be distracting and too bright, but I found that they are actually soft and subtle. It so "Mac" (I have no other way to describe it.)- The sensitivity seems to be higher/better than my previous mouse. But, I would rather have to turn down the sensitivity than have to turn it up (only to find it's at the max already.)- As the colours rotate through, they stop rotating when you use the mouse, and resume when you stop.If you are looking for a travel mouse, or one that will make other coworkers jealous, this mouse is for you. Even though one of the two I purchased died after a year (no reason; just gave up the ghost one night) I would still HIGHLY recommend this mouse!
I purchased this DVD player because I wanted to be able to play divx movies. The ad stated this player did decode DTS. Well to my suprise it didn't I called Philips to verify this and they told me it was not designed to decode DTS sound tracks. Also the picture quality is terrible my old Pioneer DVD player has a much better picture output and it isn't even a progresive scan player!
I think this product is great, I bought it for my daughter for her birhtday and now I think I want one myself it is so cute, my daughter loves it she is always listening to music, the sound quality is great the radio comes in perfect and it never breaks I love it so don't hesitate too buy it is great.
Just wanted to say that I bought this flash drive about 3-4 years ago and it has been on my key chain ever since with the big cover on it. I work in IT so I have certain things I always need to have with me. This thing has been dropped in water, been in very dirty conditions, probably dropped and thrown my keys a million times with this thing on, been in snow, rain, mud, and whatever else. Never has let me down, always worked.Only down side is that its only 512 meg
I've waited 6 months for this production only to find it very dispointing. I've had an IPOD, Zen, and I've always wanted to search for a better player. I thought this was it. The ideas are great. But the way the product was implented was terrible. Here's some of the pros/cons:Pros:Nice color screen, the size is small and feels good in my palm, the recording feature, the photo and video feature, the micro SD feature.Cons:#1 disapointment of all is the navigation and control of this terrible, terrible device. the scroll wheel is raised up too high and it is too slow in scrolling up and down. It is raised up so high that the 4 buttoms surrounding it can't even be pressed. You gotta use your long nail to press those little buttoms. You have to rely on those little buttoms that are so hard to press to navigate through songs and FF/FR through your songs. Besides the Pros I've listed, everything about this thing really kills me and pissed me off.Now I have to sell it back on ebay since I can't return it for a full refund because I've opened the package.
The frequency level for this isolating earphone is superb. The mids are flat, highs are extremely crisp but not overly exaggerated like the Etynomics ER-4P. Lows are very rich...in fact this offers more bass than any other sound isolating earphone I have used. However, please note that the bass will never be as rich or full as headphones...I must say, I've used several Shure isolating earphones before and I've always experienced bad quality build. I can't say the same with this one. The build quality is extremely good. Either I've had bad luck with faulty Shure earphones or they've really improved on their quality.Remember, you have to have a tight fit in your ear or else you won't be able to get the good sound quality. My favorite ear bud is the foam one. It's very comfortable and blocks most outside sound.Strongly Recommend this product!
Had to send them back - VERY disappointed. The polarization of the circular polarizer was okay - but as you dialed the polarization down, a warm tone seeped into the image. So you either had cool (temp) polarized image, or a non-polarized, warm image. I could only handle it for about 30 mins before I went back inside and removed the filters and put it back in the box. Didn't even try the UV filter.
After arguing who would have the binoculars while sitting in the back yard watching the birds, I solved the problems and ordered another set and now my husband and I are at peace. We have 2 sets the same and enjoy them immensely. Delivery was exceptional and the price was right.
The product packaging fails to mention that it is made for Mac's only. I purchased it and had to return it.
Review update...Here we are nearly 5 years later. How time flies. I wanted to point out that even in rough use, the G7 can take it and take more shots. Here's the story...The wife borrowed the camera for a business trip and went to DC. She was at dinner with some colleagues who offered to take a snapshot of her and some other friends at dinner. The colleague whom she handed the camera must have been a little too confident because he dropped the camera on the granite floor, but not on the body...on the lens! OUCH! Well, the camera lens was 'tweaked' and would not recede in to the body when powered off. Broke...They thought. The wife comes back, and everyone is horrified because this camera was about 3 weeks old. The friend was horrified and sent a check for $500 to replace the camera. Nice guy...I can respect that he stood up and replaced it. I got the new camera (a G9 from Fry's) the next week, and decided to "experiment" because who knows... I very gently pushed the camera's lens to one side, and under general battery power, the camera retracted the lens. How cool! Next, I attempted to see if the lens was broken in any way. I shot bright, fast, dim, close, far...everything. I cannot say that I have any perceptible difference in the shooting of this camera from when it wasn't dropped. The lens doesn't even squeak any longer (when we got it, there was the faintest of squeaks when it opened the lens). So, can I say this is a durable camera? Certainly!Happy Shooting!---The Canon G7 is one of the best Point and Shoot cameras I have ever used, and besides looking great (very retro), it's images are outstanding! I bought mine from some local electronics store because I am impatient and needed it right away for a business photography need, but could have saved some money by buying it from Amazon or elsewhere online.It's settings are astounding and I am just getting to the point of where I can use more versatility than just the standard program or auto functions. I especially love shutter priority where it's 3 very sensitive CCDs "push" the images colors over the top! When indoors and shooting stills, it's so good on these images that I don't need a flash many times (although it may require a few pratice shots to keep the body still when exposing for extended frames). If you're new to the idea of video available on a point and shoot, this camera will also impress the user by being easy to use and easy to review your newly captured video footage. It has 2 options: very-good and high-quality for the video footage (not the real setting names).It's a durable camera as well, but (being too embarassed) I won't describe how I found that out! :O I will tell you that I am completely impressed and delighted that I spent the money I spent, after having tried SOOO many cameras that fall short in one area or another.If you're looking for a great camera, the G7 or the G9 will not disappoint. Unless you're exploding images up to poster size routinely, this camera could be your best daily photography tool. This camera seems to do it all for me @ my level (I am a former SLR owner, who doesn't like taking the full kit with me just for snapshots). My only regret was not waiting on the G9 because the screen size appears to be a little bigger, and it has a better set of sensors (it's 12MP). Overall, I am very happy with it even if I never get to upgrade to the G9.
Not only does it work w/ Vista - but if you install the program on two (2) XP systems you can use it too.It's a great tool.Though, as in all cases, you cannot simply 'choose' just 1 file to transfer... it's basicall all or nothing. But then, when you go to you new system, just delete what you don't want.
I bought this lens too take pictures of primates in Kenya, and it works great in well lit outdoor conditions with a tripod. This lens is way to large for indoor use, and does not render photos well with out ample light. This is not an auto focus lens so get good at focusing it. Also you will have to set your DSLR to full manual to use it. My biggest problem is that all of the fstop numbers and focal lengths are at the bottom of the lens, but then again I'm looking through a viewfinder so it doesn't really matter.Not for beginners, but its a steal if you are willing to work with it.Also fast shipping was a plus.
I highly recommend. They look a little goofy when you wear them, but are the most comfortable and best sounding cans in this price range.
I think this product is great. It has fun features. The only thing wrong is therange needs to be longer than 2 miles. That's alot but my cousin lives a little over 2 miles away so the reception isn't so great. It is very durable. It's not just a hardened plastic but a little bit more. I LOVED this product and if you buy it I hope you would love it too.
I bought the unit to control a computer connected to a TV set. The supported range is quite short-- maybe 10 to 15 feet. I have seen other units with much longer range.Other than that, it works fine.
I recently bought my second player hoping that sony might have resolved earlier problems with this machine. No such luck. The interface is the worst imaginable in this day and age. Disc selection remains time consuming. There can be no excuse for the players inability to read any format. The functions and the remote are not intuitive at all. It seems that Sony has forgotten everything that they learned on the setup and functioning of remote controls. My first unit lasted about 18 months and then would not read anything. Thankfully i had purchased an extended warranty which covered the problem. I was sent my purchase price and was told to ditch the machine. I highly recommend extended warranty for this machine as the cost, maybe 20 dollars is well worth it given the units propensity to fail one way or another before too long. I bought the second unit (with another extended warranty) because I like the fact that the unit can hold 400 discs, and in this regard, it is the only game in town. The price, now around 250, is reasonable. I would pay more for a quality, well thought out unit, however.
Viking being a good brand (Made in Japan-by Toshiba) for memory cards I ordered two memory cards. I mainly wanted it for my palm and I thought I'll keep a spare one to use in some other equipment. Of course before placing the order I had done my homework by finding out how the guys who had purchased it before me felt about it. I was satisfied with what I discovered about the product. I also figured that it was a good deal compared to the rate the local retailers were offering. Out went my order to amazon.com.The delivery was quick and I've been using it continuously since last couple of months. I must say that it is just perfect for my Palm. The loads of pictures stored in the card can be transferred in a jiffy to my computer, the speed being much better than my previous flash card. My brother tried the spare card in his Kodak camera and was thrilled that it worked well with it. That made me experiment it in my Canon (LCD), but somehow I found it to be a little slow though it did work. Just to satiate my curiosity, I checked out the web for compatibility and found that the card supports the Canon Power Shot SD400, Panasonic LC80, Nikon CoolPix and many other digital cameras. I also found out that the card does not work with MP3 players (trivia for you guys out there).I would say that I am happy with my Viking Flash Card, which I find is very reliable and an good product for the price.
there is only one word for this item...FANTASTIC.... the sound is very clear and the design is very good looking for those out there looking for a cool looking system. i would recommend this item to all those looking for good quality speakers.
This @#$%@# speakers took forever to get here. I ordered them Oct 19th, finally got them today. Go to logitech's site and pick up the rebate while you are are waiting.These speakers rock. I'm glad I didnt break down and pick up a set of cheaper speakers.
Great quality product! Would definitely purchase again. I had a couple of connectors that the stem pin broke on but, didn't affect the purpose of the product. This may have been the result of a faulty crimping tool.
This works for me and my Motorola U9 cell phone USB cable!I like this one because My passenger can charge their cell at the same time.I can charge my cell phone with my download cable while driving in the car.It eliminates extra USB type cables.See:OEM USB Data Cable (SKN6238A) for Sprint Motorola Renegade V950
If you want constat problems and you enjoy speaking to a technician in India ... this is the product for you. If you want a good product with good customer service, buy a different brand.
Fair product. It was delivered promptly. The color of this hardware is different (it is not black, it came as ivory color...not a problem!). Before I get this to work, I visually check for any bent pins and found couple of these, so I used credit card and thin slice of metal to adjust the bent pins of dvi male adapter. Now it works as advertised without problems. They should have done Quality Control and Check!!!! At least, it gets job done! :)
These are not as efficient as many of the high end speakers (jbl, peavey, ete) look at the sensitivity rating 90.2 db. This means it take more power to produce the same sound level. That being said for the money these are well built woofers and sound good. It does slighty overpower my horn but I can EQ that so if you looking for a affordable replacement speaker I would say its worth the money.
This is a prime example of the risks of buying new technology site-unseen from an company not heard of.This was ordered for my mother so that she could receive family photos from relatives the world over. Problems:1. The product itself is not particular well constructed. The screen is capable of only low resolution display such that jpegs that appear sharp on your computer screen turn on grainy and fuzzy on the Ceiva receiver.2. The entire concept is flawed. It simplicity of use is supposed to allow techno-unsavvy grandparents to easily receive photos without having to do more complex things like openning up their e-mail and receiving e-mails with attached photos. Yes, but the setup of a Ceiva account absolutely requires logging onto to Ceiva's website to: a) program in local dial-up number(s); set up the user's Ceiva account (why it's not a secure [https] site is beyond me even though it asks for personal information); specify who can access the account to upload photos. Also, if you move the receiver from one site to another (in a different dialing area), you (preferably) need to log into the website to change the local dial-in number BEFORE you move the unit. How's that for intuitive and user-friendly?3. Most egregiously, customer service is abyssmal. Ceiva makes it clear that holidays are busy times during which their server is overwhelmed. But it took from 12/25 to 12/28 before we were first able to download our pictures because of Ceiva "server congestion". For the past 2 days, I've tried to call Ceiva's customer service line. But, surprise again, it's always busy.Think I'm harsh? Well, read some of the more critical reviews posted previously - they will confirm our experience.
I use this for my mp3 player and the sound is great. The sound is clear and is small enough to carry anywhere.
I bought Olympus C765 at Apr. 28, 2004. At first, it was the great experience. Everything worked and I only use the camera for about several times since. Recently I found out the navigation bar and OK button is not working at all. In a word, I can not upload picture, erase picture, and view the pictures from one to the other. This is very expensive camera and I paid $419 for it. I never expect the camera broke so quickly. It is on the way to Olympus repair center now and I have to pay the shipping for it.
First of all, once set up, the product works great.But the set up....Oh my gosh, it was like d-link went out of its way to make it impossible to set this thing up. I felt like I was taking some sort of networking pop quiz. The quick guide is nuts; there is absolutely no flow from page to page - almost like the printer screwed up and the missing pages are under some staircase back at the press. After hours of installing, deleting and updating, I started messing with ports and IP addresses (something I had zero qualification to be doing) and for some reason it just started to work. I now have it sealed off from any human contact so as not to mess with the delicately balance ecosystem I somehow stumbled upon. Good luck to you!
The speakers are fine by themselves; however, I wanted them for my office, and my company also happens to issue Blackberries to employees. The speakers are apparently not "shielded", and therefore emits a loud "buzz" every time the Blackberry checks for messages or receives calls (every 3-5 minutes). Super annoying. Other than covering my phone in tinfoil, there's no way to stop it, so I will be returning the speakers for a higher quality shielded set.
Product is fine, no Surprises. The scroll wheel is a somewhat tough, but works fine. The only downside is that the cord that comes with the mouse is rather short - works fine if your USB connection is on the side of your computer that you use the mouse from - not long enough if the USB connection is on the opposite side.
it is okay, having a bit of problem secureing it. for some reason the screw went around and around does not tighting it I let it along pray no one would touch it.
Great camera! Only problem is it doesn't take Mini SD cards or SDHC. It takes the bigger, fatter, CF cards. Makes it a little more inconvenient for me but other than that, solid choice.
Cute little noisemaker only. You will get a ticket if you rely on this device. Slow to respond to radar on the highway. Really good at detecting automatic door openers though.
Simplicity and comfort is the key for this model. Except for a few essential fuctions like zoom, nightshot every other control has to be operated by the touch screen capability. Few Other features I liked is battery info which gives you an idea when to recharge and night shot.Unlike TRV22 there is no memory stick but you can take pictures on the tape.Other extra features on trv22 are color view finder and MPEG recording . I didn't wanted to spend extra 100 bucks on those feautures which I rarely use.Overall this is wonderful camcorder for day to day use and it is so tiny that you can take it almost everywhere.
I have this card in 2 of my computers and have found it compatable with AMRA and other games that would lock up other NVIDA cards. Works great for me.
This keyboard was recommended by a computer technician. He told me it was the best on this planet so I ordered it. I'm glad he did. It took about an hour to get used to it, now it wouldn't trade it and go back to my original. I recommend this Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard to any computer user from Amazon as I did.
These RCA Ends won't give you any audible increase in sound quality and are way overpriced. You can get a pack of 50 RCA ends on an auction site for 20-30 dollars. However, I will keep buying them and making RCA cables with Canare shielded MIC cable solely because they're sexy RCA ends.
I kept buying original iMac keyboards and they kept breaking on me. This one does not look like the original but has all the keys like the original except for the multimedia keys are not labeled but do work. This one feels more like a PC keyboard and it is wider but it does last longer. It is slim but not as slim as the iMac more like a slim PC keyboard. Looks cheap but its not. For the price i would buy this one any day. Does not look as good as the original but last longer and feels good to type in.
This is an excellent writing tool, very well made. My only quibble is the difficulty in linking to a 64bit Windows 7 computer for installation of software, etc. It links fine to send text to the computer, which is the main thing I need it for. Most importantly, it offers the freedom of being able to write anywhere, independent of power sources.
Not sure why they call this insert Pick N' Pluck. It does not allow you to remove any of the foam without ripping the whole thing apart. Luckily, I needed a pad for the 1020 to house a 2.5 drive.
I usually have the headset on for almost about 8 hours a day. So I needed something comfortable but not necessary to spend gignormaus amounts of money. This was the perfect fit. It is only 9 dollars! What more could you ask for. The ear piece does come off easily, but it is not that big of a deal. I have broke mine in about a year but I ran over with my chair. So I will be ordering another one soon. Also the wire is fairly long so you won't be tied down to your phone.
TomTom go is like given mewings of freed um not being street smart I could not viset places I wanted to go but thanks to TTGO Iam makeing it up I am not good in programming but with TTGO it cant be any essyer thank you TomTom Go
I bought one because I have a tiny desk in my home office. There isn't enough room for a full-sized keyboard and a mouse. I finally found this and it suits my purposes wonderfully. A short time after, I purchased a 30-in wide monitor for a different PC in the same room - my gaming PC, where I'm usually sitting on a small sofa. Having a keyboard on my lap was fine but a mouse on the sofa beside me, not so good. I liked how this keyboard was working at my desk so I purchased another.My only complaint is that I should be able to set the pressure setting for the touchpad. Every laptop that uses a touchpad has software that allows you to control the pressure and this one needs it as my tapping is clearly too soft for the default settings. Other than that this works like a charm. Even having it on all day and working, I don't need to charge it more than every couple of days.
Plus *****CompactGood picture and soundnightshot mode25x zoompowers on quicklypricePlus/ Minus ***Touch screen interfacemini DV!!!Looksdock with connection portsMinus *Wind noiseManual lens shutterno video recording possible on memorystickviewfinder blanks when lcd is opensteadyshot doesnot seem to work at high zoomspoor 1 mp still pictures on memory stick, worse than webcams and cellphones!Short battery lifeAccesories Not supplied! (I am not complaining) but you need to buy aFirewire cable, tapes, memory stick, video editing software, carrybag, PC with a big hard drive..... and lots of spare time to copy, edit and create dvds of your movies
I liked it as it looked good. I will have to use it for some time to give more details on this item.
NETGEAR XE102 IS PRETTY STRAIGHT FORWARD, YOU INSTALL THE SIMPLE SOFTWARE INTERFACE, PLUG THE TWO UNITS AND YOU'RE ON. I'VE HAD THIS FOR ROUGHLY 9 YEARS. SO IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS THIS IS A VERY GOOD UNIT. THE ONLY THING I DON'T LIKE IS THAT THEY DON'T SELL THIS AS A PAIR.THE OTHER THING IS YOU CAN'T REALLY TELL WHEN THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT WHEN IT GOES BAD. YOU HAVE TO DO SOME TROUBLESHOOTING TO MAKE THAT CONCLUSION,IT WOULD BE NICE IF IT HAD SOME TYPE OF AMBER OR RED LIGHT INDICATING THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT.OTHER THAN THIS IT'S A GREAT PRODUCT AND ELIMINATES THE NEED OF RUNNING ETHERNET CABLES AROUND YOUR HOME WHEN YOUR WANT TO USE A COMPUTER FAR AWAY FROM YOUR ROUTER.FOR THOSE OF YOU, LIKE MYSELF WHO ARE GAMERS AND ARE WONDERING IF THIS UNIT OR ANY OTHER NETGEAR POWERLINE CAN BE USED WITH THIS THE ANSWER IS YES. I HAVE MY XBOX 360 CONNECTED AND IT RUNS SMOOTH. I'VE UPGRADED TO A FOUR PORT UNIT NOW BECAUSE I HAVE MULTIPLE CONSOLES AND THIS IS A BETTER OPTION FOR ME.
If you need more than this pack includes I can't imagine what it could be. I purchased this item only because I move around a lot even tho at this time I have yet to use it even once, but am very comfortable in the fact that I will have what I'll need when the occasion arises. Insurance is a valuable commodity, and this item provides that!
DVD purchases are iffy. The problem is that you don't know if the product is going to work. I hate throwing out media because my burner won't write to it. I have had no problems...so far...with this media...
This is the 4th one I've bought. Hurricane Katrina took a couple of them, so I've had a chance to try a couple other namebrands, but I still feel this is the best in its class!
I bought this case to build a NAS based on FreeNAS and it works just right. I hadn't planned to spend this much on a case but I really wanted a case that would fit on my shelf. The case is compact but has enough room for 3 SATA drives, a full-size power supply, and room to spare. Because my build is low power (compared to gaming systems) and sits in a cool location the built in fans are perfect (and quiet).
[...]This router is a lemon, pure and simple. It reboots constantly. If you upgrade the firmware, it doesn't help whatsover. In fact, I can't even get to it now that I upgraded. Since I clipped the UPC out for the rebate, I can't even return it to Amazon. Very disappointing considering I always liked Netgear products. [...]
I've only had this unit about three weeks now but it's working just fine so far and I haven't noticed any of the issues other reviewers here have complained about.First off, I bought this TV strictly for watching DVDs with my Toshiba all-region player, as I'd gotten tired of having to view DVDs on my home PC. I don't subscribe to cable and I don't watch broadcast television and so I will never be using the tuner that is built-in for this model. Additionally, I route the audio from the DVD player into my home stereo which has a good Harman Kardon amplifier and Cambridge Soundworks powered subwoofer and satellite speakers. I am more of an audiophile than video enthusiast. Therefore, I don't know if the built-in speakers in this TV are any good since I'm not using them and do not plan to do so.I bought this model because it's small enough (flat-panel 19") to fit into my tight living quarters where most of the space is taken up by musical instruments and audio gear, and because it is a widescreen model (I watch mostly movies), and because it is a Samsung which is a brand that has a good reputation for LCD TVs (I'm led to believe). The picture looks good on all the DVDs I've looked at, and there are plenty of parameters in the menu options to adjust picture and sound quality to suit your viewing preferences. Picture size is easily changed with a single button on the remote for switching between discs or content with different viewing formats. I like that you can choose either widescreen or 16/9 settings since DVDs are sometimes formatted in one or the other mode and it's nice to get the fullest possible screen image with no cropping of the side borders. In short, I've got no complaints (so far), and I give it 4 out of 5 stars (I assume there are better models out there, but I'm on a limited budget so I don't feel compelled to seek them out).One word of warning: When I took the TV out of the box and set it up, the first thing I did was adjust all the picture settings to suit my preferences. But then in the middle of watching something the settings would automatically revert to factory default settings, which are a garishly bright, color-saturated, high-contrast image quality that is hideous to look at. Searching the owner's manual for a solution to the problem was fruitless, so I went to the Samsung customer support website to search for answers. There, I quickly found (with great relief, since I was ready to return the TV to the store where I bought it) that the unit was in "shop mode" which is the setting used for display in brightly lit retail store environments. It was a simple matter to take the set out of shop mode and return it to normal "dynamic mode" for home use:If the unit is accidentally set to Shop mode and you want to return to Dynamic (Home) mode, press the Volume button and then hold down the MENU button for five seconds on the side panel of the TV.I don't know why they failed to include that important info in the manual, but there you are.Let's hope this TV keeps working as well as it has been so far (of course, I paid extra for the extended service plan in case it craps out in the next four years).
Product was delivered as stated and appeared to be working properly. The power center didnt make a big difference, but may be because i was replacing an older power center that stopped working after about ten years.
Was trying to increase the signal strength from my wireless router. These 25' shielded cables allowed me to get the router to a better location to get 5 out of 5 signal strength. Nice solid construction. Ends lock into place solidily and are easy to remove. Great price.
This DVD recorder does not record on 4X discs, which are becoming standard media. I even downloaded and ran the firmware upgrade, which promised compatibility.I contacted customer service, and they are absolutely useless. As mentioned in many other reviews, the agents don't speak English very well. It took several tries for the agent to be able to record my simple phone number.If you do chose to buy this product because of its price, then be sure to stock up on slow 1x discs.
Try the resistor mod listed further down in the reviews section. The R34 removal does work as described and should fix the battery drain problem.
I have the Verizon LG VX8600 and when i try to pair the phone the unit reads (invalid device) from reading the other reviews this unit sounds awsome but in my case i guess i have to purchase another phone like some reviews state not all phones are compatible with this device so before purchasing this item do your research.
Seems to be a good product, how ever it could have come with an eye cup for he lens, it's very hard to get your eye situated for viewing . It also is hard to adjust focus, this could be solved by having the adjustements geared.I ordered and payed for overnight shipping. I didn't receive the product for four days.
Do not waste your money - Netgear has nice packaging but a terrible product. Netgear skimps on technology and quality and spends more on product appearance. I have to restart my router at least three times a day...and sometimes I have to restart it 5 consecutive times just to get it going again. Some say it might be the ISP but I have another computer connected through an ethernet connection - no problem there when my wireless connection drops.
I love this camera. It produces consistently great shots, is intuitive to use and all the controls have a positive, solid feel to them. I had the misfortune to accidentally kick mine down a flight of metal stairs. The lens did not survive, but the camera's rugged, rubberized body came through without even a cosmetic scratch. I doubt that too many other cameras could have survived such stupidity.
Very cool products that are getting harder to find - I have had this labeling unit for over 10 years - these make labeling and organizing easy and cheap
Sound quality is a 4, With these adapters, a 5 would be pushing it. Nonetheless, its a great product. I've had looked for many tape adapters. Bought on off another website, only to be cheaply produced. This cassette adapter doesn't make any noise while playing, plays smoothly without a hitch. Hope it lasts a long time. I'll be back to edit my review if there are any complaints, but as of 9/12/11 if I never come back to edit it, it means it lasted long:)
I paid for this and you shouldn't. The few times I could get online and actually stay there it was nice. Getting online, remaining online, and generally just dealing with this modem were major headaches. It's fragile (both modem and cable) and crankier than an old man with a colostomy bag and hemeroids. Actually that's the feeling you get when you own this modem. Mine came with my computer and now I'm using my husbands computer to go online and find a different modem. This one broke! CAVEAT EMPTOR!
This fan is bigger than it looks but it did fit in my mid tower Dell inspiron 530 case. I like this fan a lot. I have an LGA775 socket and the parts for this socket were easy to install and secure. The design and the blue light is cool. When it comes to actually keeping the cpu cool it does the job well, better than my stock cooling fan anyway. Under heavy load processor did not jump to high temps only 45c and quickly cools right back down to idle temp wich was around 34c overall i am happy with what i got. hope this helps
I've bought this product twice already (not from Amazon) and had to return it both times as the mini-speakers have COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING!!! The subwoofer and overall sound is great but the plugs connecting to the mini speakers were very loose and just stopped working after 24 hours. At first the mini-speakers buzzed rather noisily, picking up radio waves so much that I had to turn my music volume up to drown it out. After about an hour I unplugged the system (there is no power button on the S-60). The next day I came back, tried it again and the mini-speakers didn't work at all!!! I returned the set and got a new one and THE SAME THING HAPPENED!!! I wanted the system because at first they looked and sounded great. But apparently this is a case where TDK decided that product design matters more than whether the product actually functions. There are higher end models (S-80 and S-150) that I could buy instead, but I expect that for [any price]...the S-60 speakers I purchased on a Friday should still work the following Monday (and well beyond).
I needed to get a patchbay hooked up to an old Tascam board. This snake did the trick. It seems very well constructed and the color-coded runs are very helpful.
This cable is well worth the price. I bought this cable for i believe only $5 at the time, its long, has good quality and works perfect for my xbox to my 19inch computer screen.
all my 5 cables i am using 29176 velocity 12 awg for emotiva xpa-2,and xpa-3 are very clean music.compare to monster mcx- 1s is garbage,sorry,monster.
This has got to be the best keyboard I've ever owned.I type all day long, 5 days a week and by the end of the day my hands and fingers are pretty tired.This keyboard is so easy to type on - it feels like a good quality notebook keyboard.The keys press down with little effort and feel responsive when I get going at 80 words a minute.My right hand and thumb used to get numb by lunch time with the mouse I was using, but the built in track pad thingy works really well and I don't use a mouse anymore. The left click button on the left hand side helps out a lot for those tricky 3 finger maneuvers.I was thrilled to find out the keyboard also works with my PlayStation 3 and I also use it in the living room for my media center computer.Overall, the quality of the keyboard far surpasses any other keyboard I've ever owned. The unit feels solid and the aluminum wrist rest stays cool all day long. The keyboard is also very attractive and the charging base is solid and holds the keyboard securely. The battery charge lasts a long time - I can't think of a time when the battery was low - but I charge it once a week.Overall, I give this keyboard double high fives ! ! !
the iriver mp3 w/ 256 MB may seem out-dated but it is very easy to use and compatible for your everyday music. most mp3's are way too small and fragile and some are big. the iriver is durable through and through and snuggles easily to your pockets or carry on. also great for the airplane rides, everytime i go to the airport i do not get it confiscated. i own 2 of these because i like to use one for road and the other for home use and jogging. GREAT PRODUCT, iRiver seems to be underrated for their sleek MP3's.
It works very good, reads many music formats and the price is unbeatable. I've had it for 2 years and it still works perfectly.
I did not buy this camera directly from Amazon but I am a frequent client of this site. Despite that I am still on the learning curve of this device, I am extremelly impressed with the features it offers and with the gorgeous shots I am getting with it. Nikkor lenses are very fast and accurate that obviously complements perfectly the camera. The auto program will allow you to start shooting great pictures from the very beggining until you start to tweak all the feaures this baby has. It is indeed true that beats more expensive cameras like the Canon EOS 5D, specially comparing its performance with the amount of money you have to spend to get a couple of extra mega-pixels and a full-frame sensor. A job well done Nikon!
The protector I got wasn't the right size for my Zune. The seller refunded my money w/o having to send the item back, so I have neutral feelings.
I bought the predecessor to this (7200.7 120GB versus 7200.10 120GB) a few years ago and it ran great, eventually included it in a 3-disk RAID array (the other two were exactly this model).The original one eventually failed, and I RMAd it to Seagate and received a 200-something GB disk (another 7200.7) in return. When I called to explain that I needed another 120GB drive so it would be symmetrical with the other disks in the RAID, they told me that they didn't have the 7200.7 @ 120GB any more at all .... But far from being left in the cold, they not only mailed me a 7200.10 (an upgrade in performance and reliability) but offered to upgrade ALL of the drives in the array to 7200.10s for FREE. I wasn't able to take them up on this, already having 2/3 7200.10s of course .. but the offer really impressed me. AND they cross-shipped for me!I was not RMAing this as a business, but as an individual--- knock-out customer service there. I now own 8 seagate drives, the oldest of which is 4 years, and have only had the one fail... that's also the only one that got noisy, and I have zero other complaints. If they keep producing like this I'll probably never buy another brand.
I've had this camera for about a month now and absolutely love it. The picture quality is amazing, and the night shot is great for low light/no light conditions. I definetly recommend a long life battery ($160 gets you over 5hrs of recording time).If you are purchasing this for shooting with night shot, a secondary IR light is essential, the built in IR LED is effective close up, but loses visibility if your target is more than five feet away.Only issue: lost about 5hrs of footage due to "disk format error". No idea what caused this, but after reformatting the hard drive the camera works fine.Update: its been a few years since I bought this camera and I still use it. All features and functions are still working, the hard drive, lenses, and CMOS sensors are still in like-new shape. haven't had any more errors or file losses since right after purchase, it must have just been a fluke. Any video reviews I post are filmed with this camera.
This is a wonderful unit if you don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm not an audiophile but did want improved sound from my Sony Bravia. Also, I'm not ready to commit to buying and HD or Blue Ray DVD player until the market figures out what it wants to do...also those players as you know cost waaay too much.Set up:The set up is really easy. Each speaker is color coded and labeled so you know exactly where to place the speaker. The connections in the rear of the receiver are also color coded so it simply a matter of placing your speakers in your entertainment unit and/or room and connecting the speaker wires to the appropriate plug. The color coding is key...we moved speakers around a bit before deciding on a final spot and it was nice to not worry about which wire goes where. By the way, the speakers are attractively small. They fit in nicely with any decor.DVD Player:This player upconverts DVDs to 1080i. The picture is very nice. The player holds 5 DVDs or CDs; so it's nice to watch a movie; pause it if you need to; and then play some music.CD Player & General Sound Quality:Amazing sound for something that costs under $200 (at Circuit City). For non audiophiles, this sounds like a stereo costing hundreds more. Watching DVDs is like your own little movie theatre. TV sound is vastly improved from the standard TV set, particularly live sports and cable movies.Remote:It's OK. The buttons are bit small particularly the ones that you need to use frequently, e.g. changing the format from tv/video to DVD player.Connections to TV & Configuration:This is where RTFM really comes into play, particularly for Sony Bravia TVs. Follow the instructions carefully; otherwise, you will be dumbfounded as to why sound is only coming from the TV and not the speakers. If you have a Sony Bravia TV, you must go to the HDMI menu and turn off one of the audio controls.Cables:Aside from all the color coded speaker wires which are already connected to the speakers; you get a video cable to connect the player directly to your TV or set top box. Strangely, it doesn't come with the audio cables. Luckily, I happen to have a spare set. You'll need the audio cables along with the video cable connected to your set top box if you want to get TV sound from the speakers. Finally, if you have Sony components; the remotes work for each of them. It's easy to configure the remotes to turn on/off various Sony devices.Receiver:This also acts as an FM receiver; however, I have no need for that. I actually like how the unit looks a bit retro; like a thinner version of some 1970s hi-fi unit. Definitely, the remote is the best way to use the functions of the system as the buttons on the actual unit are very small and not labeled clearly.If you are seeking a decent home theater DVD player on a budget with good, quality sound, then this is a good buy. Yes, there are better choices out there with amazing sound; but not at this price point.
The drive lasted 3 days before the flash fell off and was lost from the encasement. The encasement was examined and appeared to be flimsy plastic. I don't recommend this product based on a lost unit.
Great prooduct, great deal, and great delivery time. No Problems.
I am very pleased with the performance of the memory chips and the short turnaround time from order to arrival.
I've really enjoyed my DVR4000, but just wanted to let you know that I also noticed a difference in the sound between this unit vs my satelite receiver. Volume has to be turned way up on surround system. Warning - don't forget to turn it down before changing input LOL. Been there done that. However, I have to be honest in saying that there may well be an adjustment to the unit itself that I have overlooked in the manual.I've also had problems with some DVD's getting stuck/pausing. Most of the time it is a smudge on the disc. Sometimes it's not and I don't really know if that's typical of DVD players or not. I still don't know what's more irritating: watching a VHS tape with bad resolution or a DVD that sticks. Being that this is my first DVD player, I have nothing to compare it to.The VCR is good. It has the VCR+ ability for ease in recording. It is a 4 head, Hi Fi VCR, so I'm pleased since the unit replaced my old 2 head VCR. Love the tape speed adjustment feature that allows enough tape when running low. Tapes recorded on 2 head VCR's have pretty bad sound quality i.e. a lot of &quot;wind&quot; sound, but it's tolerable.
This is the best 2X Barlow on the market for the price. What makes it better is it uses 3 lenses instead of the normal 2. I am using with with my Meade ETX-125 with UHTC coating. I would say it would work well with any 1.25&quot; eyepiece telescope.
I bought this product because I need something that I can use to talk on skype and yahoo without my roommates hearing and use as headphones for my iPod. It is a great product. I love it. The only things I would change is the connecting piece (it is not too small to fit into a headphone jack, you have to use the connecting usb cord). They should have included an alternate piece so I could use it in my iPod. I dont know what size I need for the iPod either so like many people, I have to figure it out. The cord is really long so I can move around and not have to take the ear piece off but it gets in the way too. When you connect it to the computer, many headsets will alter your computers sound so that after you disconnect it, the sound on your computer stays messed up...this product didnt do that, Ive had no issues connecting or disconnecting it from my computer. The sound is amazing and it fits under the ear not around it so its super comfortable..I forget its there. I would say the mouth piece needs more mobility as well but overall, its a great product. Im happy with it. I would buy it again if I needed one.
I had this printer for about a year and had no complaints whatsoever. Ink can get a bit pricey but there's always Cartridge World who will refill both tanks for $18. I am on the road a lot and the size is extremely convenient, put it in your bag, get it out in the hotel, and boom, you got yourself a small office. Highly recommended. Hint: It's quite sensitive so don't put it in a bag that you'll check @ the airport. I did that for the 1st time last week, and when I plugged it I had an "out of paper" error even tough the tray was full. Through some research I found out that through bag checkout they had bent a piece that senses for paper, so I just bent it back and the problem was gone!
We have an older Packard Bell which I was able to upgrade to its maximum of 64 MB of memory and Windows 98. It works well in a small office for word processing, etc but without a network card it couldn't share files with the newer machines. This Packard Bell has no PCI or ISA slots, so there was no way to add a regular network card. Fortunately, it has one USB port, so a USB-Ethernet adapter is the perfect solution. This 3Com USB NIC is easy to install: Run the driver software and plug in the NIC. Then, check the usual network settings, and you're in business. Now the computer is networked to the other machines through a LinkSys router, and has high speed internet access, too.
As the reviews on this page demonstrate, Epson has some significant problems with their C80 printer. I've owned 4 Epson printers and this is the first one with which I had any problem. The printer produces dull, lifeless prints on Epson Quality Glossy Paper, far inferior to my old Epson 740. I spent more than two hours (at my expense) talking with their technical people who gave me widely differing opinions and advice. Eventually they told me to return it and buy a different Epson printer. I don't think Epson knows what's wrong with their product.
I used this to replace the fan in my cisco 515e it works well, and is not too loud. This also works with cisco 2600's.
This flash works great with my D60. I also have a diffuser unit which I use with the flash most of the time - no harsh shadows and the flash has plenty of power for most room shots.Before I used the diffuser, I used the bounce off the ceiling and that worked most of the time; but I would need to adjust the angle to get the right results.The cycle time is very good and the communication with the camera is excellent.
These work well but seem to burn out fast. I bought a set of these about two years ago and it worked really well at first but died after about 10 months. So, I got a second new pair and that pair just died after about 14 months.When they die they do it gradually over about a month. At first performance lags, then you get inexplicable drop-outs that are intermittent. It will drop out maybe once per day. The drop-outs become gradually more and more frequent, so it's not clear what's going on at first. Meanwhile you're running around re-booting your modem and fiddling with the computer and calling your ISP for nothing. The LED's do not tell you what's wrong. They just blink on and off. Finally, you get to the point where it drops out every hour then every few minutes.Both sets I have had have failed in this way. I don't know if this is a newer model that looks the same or the same model I've been getting, so I'm just going to caution buyers to be aware.So, if you buy one of these, definitely register it for the 3-year warranty and keep all of your paperwork. They seem to last about a year.
just like the sm57 or sm58 this is just another $100 microphone that should be in your studio. It reproduces your sound very well. I will be using it mostly for acoustic guitar and vocals.i tested it last night against pre recorded sounds produced by my monitor speakers and then compared the wave forms from this mic with the originals. also panned them separate and listened to the difference. it was a good learning system for the gain and EQ adjustment, I can make it reproduce what i hear very well. the differences in sound (Visually) once I got it setup with EQ was minimal. It sounded wonderful on my acoustic and also on my 2 different guitar cabinets so long as I kept the volume at home practice level. I am running it thru the Focusrite scarlett 18i6 pre-s into Cubase.I would not recommend it for any type of remotely high SPL recording, or for bass cabinets. it seems to distort at the &lt;150hz range much quicker than higher frequencies, which is common. I'm not saying it doesn't reproduce them well, but if its loud it will distort fast. and it doesn't handle anything loud or punchy. I also note a "ringing" when I'm heavily strumming the guitar from 12-15" away. I'm not sure if this is from my environment, the sensitivity of the mic or both, I never noticed it on my sm57 or 58 in the same position, but I'm going to assume it's my fault.I would like to see it with a shock mount but honestly I don't pickup much sound when I walk from having it on a boom stand on carpet floor using the provided mount.One customer photo shows it with a sponge cover, I didn't get one of those. mine came in a padded cardboard box with a mount and a black zipper case, a mediocre user manual and a buyers guide for the full MXL line.I've only played with it for 1 day, but I'm sure I would buy again.
THIS IS THE BEST DVD PLAYER LIKE EVER, IT HAS SKIP PROTECTION AND IT ENTERTAINS ME AND HASNT HAD A PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE
I ordered what was described, "Hewlett Packard L1770A#ABA MP3130W Digital Projector Bndle" and received a large box containing a ream of printer paper. I paid a very small amount so did nothing about it. Perhaps there was a typo on the site but I deserved better treatment.
I purchased this drive, worked great for a year until it magically decided to stop buring dvds. A week later, it stopped burning cds, and sure enough, a few weeks later it could no longer read anything. I have searched the internet and found countless posts of people having the same problem. The worst part is, it seems to magically happen after the warranty has run out! Dont buy this drive unless you only want it for a year.
This is a great video cable, though it's very spendy. Superior to composite & S Video. Monster classifies it as &quot;ultimate performance&quot;. I'd say only DVI & HDMI, which are both digital, are better. I needed a 2M or 6.5' cable because the 1M was just too short for my needs. I looked at this one (90$) and Monster's new THX Ulta 1000 4' component cable(100$). They had equal features. The THX cable is better looking than this one, however when it came down to it I didn't want to spend 10 extra bucks on a cable that's 2.5' shorter! Now this cable isn't THX certified, but it is certified by Imaging Science Foundation. I typically recommend Monster Cable, I feel they are the leader in A/V cables. This is a great fit for a progressive scan DVD player and/or HDTV. Get the most out of what you paid for! Rock On.
Just picked this baby up. I did so after trading in the new Creative Zen Vision Widescreen (60gb). I loved the Creative Zen at first, and, like most people I showed it to, was simply in awe of the screen size. However, that love quickly descended to hatred when I started trying to import videos/dvd/tv shows to it. Absolutely HORRIBLE to work with and customer service was practically nil. Then, the d*mn thing started crashing, crashing, crashing. Forums within the Creative website seem to indicate this has been a problem since the days of the 30 gb Creative Zen M. So, back it went. Good riddance.Enter iPod. Got the 80gb and have to say that within minutes, I was up and running. Installed complete seasons of t.v. shows, tons of music, still have TONS of space left. The screen looks just fine, and with the separate A/V combo pack (that even includes a remote), I was able to hook it up to my plasma with surround sound and watch t.v. shows there (and even video podcasts). Connected it through the stereo system...beautiful.EXTREMELY user friendly, very intiuitve, great customer service. I can't speak highly enough about this and would greatly encourage those in the market to go this route. I avoided iPod for years, tried other MP3 players out there, and regret (somewhat) waiting this long. The only thing I am glad about waiting for...was the ability to get this 80gb video. Now, if a widescreen iPod ever does come out, I'll be right on board with that as well.UPDATED TO ADD -This month my iPod died. Something to do with the battery, and it was only working when plugged into the wall, not working on its own, not via USB, not via car. So, took it into the local iPod store here on Miami Beach, and no questions, no hassle, they took it back and gave me a brand-new one out of the box (NOT refurbished). Gotta love such stellar customer service. The new one is working even better than the first. Still love this baby.
Unlike most dedicated PDAs (Palm, etc.) that will also run e-book software, the Franklin has a decent size screen -- maybe not the size of the RCA e-book system but bigger than say the Palm systems. Plus it has all the standard PDA functions, date book, etc. I think its a great bargin if you want a e-book reader first that is also a PDA.
I won't repeat the merits of this lens as just about everything has been said already. For the money, this is the best lens Canon makes. The image quality is simply astounding in every category. If they wanted to, Canon could easily put a red stripe around the barrel of this and sell it for three times as much. It's really that good. Really.
I have been using DR Tite-Fit strings on both my Strat and SG for over 15 years now. Over that period of time, I have only had a quality issue with one string about 10 years ago. Every other string before and since has been perfect. They stretch and set quickly, allowing you to spend less time tuning and more time playing. I've broken a few over the years, but usually that happened when I was really abusing them. I have tried dozens of other brands including several coated sets of strings, but nothing I have found compares to these. If you haven't tried these, you are missing out.
I purchased this product because of the cool deal (not so cool anymore: more below) I was getting at amazon.com. I followed the instructions verbatim but could not get the product working the first time (Hence 3 stars). After two days of trying all possible things, it suddenly started to work. I did not call the product support as my experience with customer support for all products have always ranged between bad to terrible.I made a firmware upgrade (after getting it working in the first place) on both my router and my wireless card and have had no problems since then. My link quality and signal strength are always above 98%, and I am using 128 bit WEP encryption.I am really loving the 54Mbps speed.I would rate it as good product in terms of hardware but it is not easy to install. It is not very difficult either!Update:1) Upgraded to the latest firmware for both the router and the 511 card.2) Yet trying to get my $50 mail in rebate from amazon.com. Ireceived a letter from the rebate division that they need myoriginal receipt, although the rebate form only asks for a copy.These people surely know how to delay things. I didnt expect this to happen on amazon.com, but they proved me wrong!Conclusion:In spite of not receiving the mail in rebate, I think that the netgear WGR614 was a good one, and thus I have changed my rating from three stars to four.Dec 23 update: I got my mail in rebate!!!The router is still working great!
I bought this adaptor because the order page gave me the impression I needed it to run my Quest in the car.In fact it is not compatible at all with the Garmin Quest.There is nothing wrong with the product it just should not be suggested as a purchase when you buy the Quest.
This is great laptop raiser for a few reasons, I have been using mine since 2005 and have bought a few for friends. It works very well because it raises the laptop about two inches at the back making the viewing angle much better which saves my neck and shoulder from getting cramped. The only problem is that it is hard to find it in stores in Canada.
I am very pleased with my purchase of the iPod. The only downfall that I have encountered with it thus far is when I tried downloading songs from a different computer, it completely erased all of the 500+ songs that I had downloaded onto it..and there was no way of getting these songs back. I just have to re-download everything. But other than that, I really like my iPod.
this is the best for outdoor activities. I have used it while snowboard this season. Hate to take any of my other higher end iPod on the mountain. This works great. Turn it on and go. Nothing special just plays my tunes!
I found this switch to be pretty much what I expected for less than $5.00, cheap with low to mediocre quality and function.This was purchased to hook up some older game systems and a DVD player to the TV in my son's room.There are two things that may cause issues for you. First, the included male to male RCA cable is extremely tiny in diameter and failed to carry a sufficient signal and it had to be replaced.Second, the plastic from the top and bottom halves of the case around the female RCA jacks on the switch form a very small opening and would not allow the male RCA plugs with a large outer casing to plug in all the way. I made it work by loosening the screws holding the top and bottom case halves together which allowed for enough space to plug in the male RCA cable. If you have the time and tools, trimming the plastic back would probably be a better solution, but this worked well enough to do what I needed to do.All in all, for less than $5.00, this is an ok switch and seems to do what it is intended to do with a little finagling.
This is a great little portable radio. I've seen reviews complaining there is no squelch knob; there isn't a knob, per se, but one push on a side button allows you to increase or decrease the squelch with the up/down "arrow" buttons... you can actually work the squelch with one hand. I bought this radio for safety and traffic alerts while on my small boat, plus the 6-watt output was a nice issue although my opinion of the higher wattage is to make up for a decrease in antenna size. The radio tucks nicely into my float-coat inner pocket and used with the waterproof speaker/mic clipped to the collar I've got good reception; for transmitting I hand-hold the radio on my knee and use the extension microphone that's clipped to my collar. The scanning is quick but not quite as sensitive as I'd like... sometimes an active channel is skipped but it may be due to my squelch setting. Since this is a portable unit with relatively low power I squelch out more distant traffic, which I get a lot of being close to Seattle. All told, this is a really nice unit and I recommend it to anyone looking for an additional radio. (I haven't float tested it yet--hope not to-- but it's been in heavy enough rains that I really appreciate the water-tight integrity.)
I had several remotes at home, some of which were starting to fail, so I looked for a new universal remote that could replace them all. I did a lot of research and at first I was undecided between this Harmony 670 and the 880 (which has a color screen and charger). Most of the reviews for both were good. However, I decided to buy the 670 as all the complains with the 880 were related to the charger being too picky. Besides, a friend had this remote and he was very pleased with it too.I have a TV, receiver, DVD unit, [Comcast] PVR and an iPod, all of which I can control with this remote. It made our life MUCH simpler.The remote is very configurable and it may seem a little more complicated than what some folks want (see other reviews to this respect) to me the process is logical and fairly straightforward. Over the last few days I have even fine-tuned the location of some functions making it more "my" remote than what is provided "out of the box".I highly recommend this remote control.
I need to get more of these 3-volt batteries as I was finding that the 'off' brand ones tend to die very, very quickly. I have found the Panasonic, at least so far, last quite a bit longer....phew! Good buy at a decent price....
himy friend is offering me this very laptop for $450/-. his is under a year old and in good shape. do u think this is a not-to-be-lost offer or can i get a better deal elsewhere with the same one or a new one of similar configuration? mail meramtanuj at yhoo dot commthx.
I am only using the UPS to back up my cordless phones and my network components. Since I normally use a laptop for work, I don't need to backup my computer and I should have a lot longer battery life in the UPS. The unit was easy to install and works great.
It's true what the other reviewer said about the shocking complete lack of support for this product on the Philips AND Magnavox websites. It's as if almost every remote they make - even the current ones - don't exist (except of course for the $1,000+ "controllers" for people who have more money than sense. When a consumer electronics firm fails to even ACKNOWLEDGE certain of its products, or they abandoned product support before you even buy it, that's a major indication that the product mostly likely stinks, and furthermore - you're on your own. By the way, this is basically how Philips supports the TiVo boxes it makes - NOT AT ALL.Mitsubishi does this too - their website doesn't even acknowledge the 'top of the line' TVs from '99 and '00 costing $3,000. Did they expect them all to be junked by now?Before you make a major purchase, look at the company's website to see how well they support past products (with manuals, service memos, parts, etc.).
As several of the previous posters astutely mentioned, 'you will need a noise gate to use this pedal'. I completely agree with that. And it will sustain your notes. It will actually raise the volume to make them sustain. But you will have extraneous hiss when the guitar is not playing to cover it up. The only way to get rid of this hiss is to use a noise gate. I use the NS-2 when I use my chain of pedals. That said, this pedals has some wonderful uses. Every note will have the same volume. You can hit the chord as hard as you like or as softly and it will play at the same volume. You can set it to sustain for days. Again, you will need a noise gate. There is nothing transparent about THIS compressor as there is almost all of my other compressors, but none of them are as "ACTIVE" as this one. Perhaps that's the price you pay for what this pedal can do. I recommend messing with it quite a while. You can do some incredible funk, jazz, metal vibes out of it.
Someone is going to have to write better instructions for this. I really wanted to use this to download some books from the National Talking Books for the Blind and Disabled. I never did get it and so I returned it for a refund.
This lens is awesome for portraiture. With my APS crop body 85mm becomes 135mm and at f/1.8 this is an awesome lens for head to shoulder portraits. I recommend this lens to serious and amateur portrait photographers alike. The Lens is tack sharp and produces buttery smooth bokeh. The lens construction is solid, the focus is smooth.. Comparable to the L lenses I have.
Well I spent some time comparing the Busnell powerview 10x50, 12x50, 16x50 and I must say all are pretty good for the dough. I chose the 12x50 because they offered the best light, clarity, and sensitivity. The 12x50's gave a nice bright image just as the 10x50's did but were a bit more powerful. But they werent quite as sensitive to movement as the 16x50(WAY TO SENSITIVE W/O A TRIPOD). The happy medium is the 12x50's! I can see an ant on a tree at 40 yrds and read a license plate at over 1000 ft. I took them out at night(no moon) and could see the color of an airliner flying over at 5000ft. Nice utilization of available light at night!Only disappointment was the CHEEP straps. Oh Well.
Not compatible with my Sanyo VPC-X300. (Also a camera that won't go higher than 8MB).The little research I've done shows that 32MB definately works(suppose to) with these digital cameras; more should be out there:*FUJIX: DX-10.MX-500,600,700,2700.*LEICA: Digilux.*OLYMPUS: D-620L,C-1400XL,C-2000Zoom,D-400Zoom,C-900Zoom.(These can use it WITH an Olympus upgrade: D-340L,D-340R,C-840L,D-500L,C-1000L,D-600L,C-1400L)*RICOH: RDC-5000.*SANYO: VPC-Z400.*TOSHIBA: PDR-M3,PDR-M4.!Hope this review enlightens you! ~ Bodhisattva8 ~
I also did a lot of research and "playing" with other models prior to purchasing this camera. Many gave me fuzzy pictures but not the Exilim. I can take a picture of anything (even moving) and it comes out Clear - easy to use (even if you don't read directions) I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for personal camera - you get your moneys worth.
I had picked up an older HK AV 5-channel receiver for video use a couple of years ago, and have always been impressed by how clean and clear the sound was, even when temporarily hooking it up to my better stereo system. After recently moving, I found myself wanting that HK in two rooms, so I retired my old NAD stereo amp and bought the HK 3480 for my main music listening setup. I have a Denon 2900 to play CDs, SACDs, and DVD-As, and the HK is driving a pair of Vandersteen 2ci speakers. To say it sounds great is an understatement! The detail and depth of the soundstage are remarkable, and it is possible to shake the house without any apparent effort. The only disappointment was the remote, which is not programmable, although for the price of this unit, I'm not really complaining.If you're looking for a high quality, great sounding stereo receiver for a reasonable price, I can't recommend this product enough.
relatively easy to set up, even using manual installation. it was so simple in fact, that i gave myself more grief than necessary by trying to set additional, useless settings.the &quot;over heating problem&quot;, if any, is very minimal, and understandable for what that little METAL box is doing. router configuration is easily accessable, and allows for more advanced settings for &quot;pro&quot; users.the only thing i found slightly aggrevating was the fact that on default, it applies a number of filters that caused some initial problems for me such as my FTP and IRC connections. either way, just a minimal nuisance that can be solved with the click of the mouse (actually, a few clicks...)A- in my opinion :)
This is possibly the best product I've ever purchased for the money. I work in production agriculture and have to navigate to various ranches and the Garmin Nuvi 360 will actually show me the roads that are not County paved roads. Very fast startup, and accurate. On the downside, it does plan routes that I would not normally take, but it recalulates very quickly. If I ever had to buy another GPS, this would be the one I prefer.
I got this pack on a popular on line auction site for $27 plus $15 shipping. I read the reviews here and checked out photos. This pack looks really good. Lots of room for my 15 in wide screen, plus room for my three county map book (thick!) Plenty of handy compartments too. I bought this for road trips, but it looks sharp enough to use for business setting. I haven't had it but for a day, but I can say that it fits the widescreen 15.4 just fine, and it looks good. Maybe in a few months I can update the review. I can't wait to use it on my next road trip!
if i remember correctly, i paid way too much for it. it was hard to peel, but works fine.
The whole transaction was great. I'm pretty sure that's how it should be but I don't take anything for granted anymore.
Worked like a charm. Even several rooms away from the printer it was easy to have it print large text messages or pictures.Setup was breeze.
I've been one of those people that really only listen to their music on an iPod for several years know. Although I really like my apple earbuds, I decided to get a better set of head phones for listening to my music on the computer (earbud cord is way to short). I read a lot of reviews on Amazon and CNET and I settled on these for $94. I've been using them for a few weeks and my music just sounds so much better. The head phones are very comfortable and have a nice long cord. One thing to remember is that these are not noise canceling in any way. You can very easily hear everything going on around you once the music stops. Overall I'm completely satisfied with the purchase, and as always with Amazon's price and delivery.
I was very disappointed in this scanner. It's extremley lightweight and has a cheap feel. When operating, it emits a number of noises and vibrations, all of which reinforce the impression of cheapness. It uses a USB bus, and will operate very slowly unless you can dedicate the bus to it (no mouse, joystick, etc. on the same bus). If operated on a dedicated bus, the actual scan speed is okay, but the preview and focus speeds are still painfully slow. The scan quality was okay, but nothing spectacular. The software wasn't very intuitive, and seemed to get in the way more than help the process.To make matters worse, the scanner stopped working correctly after only a dozen or so scans. I must now send it off to one of two Minolta service centers to be repaired, paying insured shipping both ways. To be honest, I don't even really want to bother - the scanner is that disappointing. All in all, I wish I had gone with one of the better-known and established names like Nikon or Polaroid.
I purchased both the 130 and the 120 headsets. The surround sound on the 130 is worth the extra price - it's awesome. I got the 120 just to have a second pair in the room for others, and was pleased that it runs off the same transmitter as the 130. I have them next to each other, about a foot from the TV and on the shelf just below my TIVO and DVD and I have zero static. I saw some reviews about high piched noises, but over the last week I have been using the 130 every evening and have had nothing but perfect sound. I also run a 22" monitor and can use them while working without any issues.
As a person who has used lots of writable CD and DVD products I would highly recommend this product. I have yet to have any problems of any kind while using this product. If your storage needs are under 650 + megabytes I would buy this product. Note : This product needs several Megabytes of room for formatting and does not hold exactly 700 Merabytes of your data. For the price listed this ad it is a great deal as well...
They sound good. They seem pretty accurate. I would like a little more low end, but I haven't had any trouble mixing with them. Construction wise the seem pretty solid. They fit snug and are comfortable up to about 2hrs with out moving them. They stay snug when moving them about while mixing. I would like to see a fully removable cord, but really a non issue.
This Hawking adapter was very easy to install and configure. It did pick up a number of networks in my neighborhood. Unfortunately, I was not able to get a better connection to my own network than provided by the Intel adapter built into my laptop. So I returned the Hawking to the vendor.
We plunged right in when we saw the amazing Amazon "Deal-of the day" price last Tuesday for the TomTom One XL. We should have been more cautious. Try out was last night traveling a route we could drive blindfolded from NYC to Bergen County, NJ. Immediately it became apparent that the TomTom One XL does not include "text to voice," or "announce route / road names" capability. This means that TomTom will tell you (even in an elegant English accent) "turn right in 100 yds," or "next exit left," but it DOES NOT ANNOUNCE THE ROUTE NUMBER OR ROAD NAME where the user should make the turn. When driving a city grid, street and avenue names and numbers are never announced. On a Highway, route numbers and names are never announced. You will have to take your eyes off the road and scrutinize the on-screen map for this information. Imagine entering a complex interchange at highway speeds with numerous route choices in the same location and trying to figure out which one to take based only an the verbal instruction "turn left now." This unit is essentialy nothing more than a digital map reader. It does not provide accurate, real-time, audible route guidance and therefore, the user can easily get waylaid. Other than that, a well made electronic device. Look to newer, more expensive GPS models for this essential feature.
I really like this GPS so far. I had a Garmin Vista and while it was easy to operate, I had reception problems. As an avid hiker/backpacker, I go to spots with heavy tree canopy and the Vista was constantly losing signal. Not so with this unit. Over 50 miles with it in the woods and have yet to lose reception.Also the larger screen is great as my eyes get older. The pages are very intuitive as are most of the menu screens. This GPS also does not seem to eat batteries as did my prior one. Only issue may be that the owner's manual and in some ways the GPS are oriented to road travel & navigation while the unit is a hand held and will attract more outdoor users rather than drivers. (By the way, my wife has a Garmin 550 StreetPilot and loves it.)All in all, I recommend this GPS highly, for whatever that is worth.
Simply, I purchased this unit along with a top of the line Sony DVD player utilizing HDMI connections. The best picture I have ever seen. Sony continues to produce the very best in video equipment. I compared this items specification with several competitors and the Sony outperformed them all. Big, yes. Heavy, you wouldn't believe it. Picture quality.....worth the hernia?.....YES.
This mp3 player, have the same problem like the others sandisk mp3 players, the problem with the FM radio is not good, other problem is, when read the mp3 files, if the tag song start with number (e.g. "01 - abc band") it fails in the reading, otherwise the software is easly to use, and have a good sound, and the video have a good resolution quality.
This review is to address the issue of these headphones breaking, and only that, because quite frankly I could go on for days about how well these headphones work for DJing and everyday listening. Stuff breaks, this is a fact of life. Cars break, dishes break, and even people break, these headphones are no different. Expecting them to last a lifetime because of the pricetag is simply naive. There's also a difference between breaking beyond function and a simple annoying break like the plastic cracking. These headphones will surely enough one day die completely as in loss of function, but up to that point they will begin to fall apart. The swivel housings are the most common thing to break but from reading the reviews here on Amazon it is as if people have never heard of Duct Tape or they are so appalled by the idea of $100+ headphones breaking that they refuse to do anything but complain about it. The Pioneer HDJ1000s break, the Senheisers break, and if you can find me headphones that don't break then I applaud your discovery of solid titanium headsets that don't exist.This all boils down to one thing and one thing only, how well do you treat your possesions? If you're like me and you don't mangle everything you own then a $80-$150 pair of headphones is a safe investment, because it will last. If you just play wild shows all the time, wear these skating/snowboarding, throw them in your backpack, or whatever then you're a moron to buy them and expect them to not break. Nowhere in the description of this product does it say these things are as solid as a tank. It states that they're flexible (they are), have a good bass range (they do), and they're comfortable (they are for me but that's a personal thing).Don't be deterred by reviews saying these things break, because everything does and every comparable set of headphones is equally flawed. The HDJ1000s get loose sliding fixtures really quick, the Senheiser 280s sound overall better but they feel like a plastic toy and really aren't much better. If you're a DJ your options are the V700s and HDJ1000s, there's a reason they're the industry standards. They are time tested and proven. If you aren't willing to buy a few good pairs of headphones then DJing is NOT the hobby for you because you WILL break your stuff MANY times, not just your headphones.Well there's my rant, these headphones do EXACTLY what they say they do and for that I give them a 5/5.
I did not know how important a mouse pad was until my mouse functioned erratically. Has it ever happened to you? You try to move your cursor across the page because you see the spot you must "click" to proceed with the program, and the cursor fights you. The cursor moves up and to the right when you wish to move down and to the left. the cursor disappears, try as you may you can't find it and you have no idea how to retrieve the thing. After trying several actions, I decided that the surface of the mouse pad makes a difference.I ordered the Fellows Mircoban Mousepad and am impressed. When I move the mouse the cursor follows the mouse. The surface of this mousepad seems to be exactly what I needed to solve my problems.I recommend the Fellows Microban Mousepad.
Have purchased several of these short cables to connect stacked electronics. I have a switch sitting on top of a router and the short cable was great for connecting these two. Also used to connect a switch sitting on top of a TiVo and BD player. No excess cable to tie up makes for a much cleaner installation.
Great product, very sturdy, easy to mount, as flush with the wall as it can be. Company had great customer service when i called with a question.
The editor says that one can be seated while using the remote. While this is true, the reviewer doesn't note the fact that the remote has to be attached to the slide projector itself. I was expecting a little more sophisication, such as when one uses a remote to change channels on a television.Also, the projector does not come with a lens, nor is there a cover for the projector itself. If one considers buying this product, keep in mind that one will have to get various accessories, such as a lens, and a decent covering case, and perhaps a more sophisicated remote -- one that is not necessarily attached to the projector.
There is a known issue with this router that Motorola has not spent any time fixing. It will crash your computer if you are running XP or Media Edition. The failure is the blue screen of death stating the wind502u error. This is the driver for the adapter.Look somewhere else for a nice adapter, don't be fooled by the looks or price of this Motorola adapter.
I like these speakers, technically they are good - loud and nice. Especially, like me if you busted your inner sound card by pouring hot coffee on your laptop :) It saved me a ton of money by not having to buy a new mother-board or a new laptop!
This is my 3rd digital camera and the first that has a large enough resolution per photo to enlarge well past 4x6. The zoom action is wonderful. And yes, I like the small lightweight size ~ such a difference from my SLR.I have found the menus and manual modes very easy to learn. I've just had the camera a couple weeks but I'm thrilled with it.I do have a **QUESTION** for other Nikon Coolpix 5700 owners:I bought a 256m Sandisk Compact Flashcard along with the camera, as recommended by one of your reviewers. However, the Nikon manual states a flashcard range from 16-128m. Before I open the packaging of the 256m I'd appreciate assurance that I am not limited to a 156m card, as I was with a previous digital camera.
THE LOGITECH 1000 ADVANCED UNIVERSAL REMOTE IS A PRETTY HANDY REPLACEMENT FOR MULTIPLE REMOTES FOR MY "HOME THEATRE" SYSTEM...I USED TO HAVE MY REMOTES VELCROED TO THE WALL NEXT TO MY EASY CHAIR IN THE LIVING ROOM...A FRIEND CAME OVER AND SAID, "MY GOD MAN, THIS LOOKS LIKE A COUCH POTATOES WET DREAM!"...I HAD TROUBLE WITH THE ORIGINAL UNIT THAT WAS SENT TO ME, BUT THE TELEPHONE SUPPORT PEOPLE SENT ME A BRAND NEW ONE (AFTER ABOUT A 10 DAY WAIT)SO THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT...PROGRAMMING THE NEW ONE WAS A REAL NIGHTMARE (BUT IF YOU'RE BETTER WITH A 'PUTER THAN I AM, AND WHO ISN'T, THEN YOU WILL PROBABLY HAVE FEW, IF ANY, PROBLEMS)...IT IS SIMPLE TO USE, WHEN YOU PICK IT UP IT COMES ON AND ASKS YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AND THEN IT DOES IT FOR YOU...EVERY REMOTE I HAVE IS PROGRAMMED INTO IT (INCLUDING THE LASER DISC PLAYER THAT I BOUGHT ABOUT 12 YEARS AGO...HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YOU SAW A LASER DISC???)...THE UNIT LOOKS PRETTY SLICK SETTING IN IT'S LITTLE CHARGING STAND AND IT WORKS AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS...ALL IN ALL...I'D GIVE IT A THUMBS UP
I bought this for travel for size and ease. I have a Macbook Air so the left side has a power cord near the USB port and its the same distance for my other HP and E-Machine and all have USB ports similarly close making some plug ins not possible.The USB Cap snaps TIGHT to the back for storage during use well, however the cap in cover when NOT in use and I don't know why.Use and ease of the plug in is a snap and reading is FAST and I will replace if i need a new one with the same product for size, ease of use and price.
Have had this router for a few years and it has served me well.When I do go offline it is easy to take care of the problem.
Spend your money wisely and get these cables. Don't waste your hard earned cash on the Beast cables that feature nothing better besides packaging. I have these cables connecting my equipment and everything performs fantastically.
PROS:After a day of playing around this card seems like a really good value. After installing the card I saw a noticeable speed improvement compared to my old Geforce2 MX400. Windows applications loaded and scrolled faster, and games saw a HUGE improvement in framerates and image quality. I haven't used the VIVO feature yet so I can't comment on it. The card is very quiet.CONS:The software bundle is not what it used to be. It no longer comes with bundled games that the MSI website talks about (Ghost Recon, Morrowind, and Duke Nukem) just 2 CDs - an MSI utility disk, and WinDVD Creator. The MSI modified drivers (on the CD, and updated versions on their website) seem buggy. A few EA sports games wouldn't run until I got the drivers direct from the NVIDIA website. Now the games work fine.BOTTOM LINE:5 star hardware, 3 star software
Before purchasing, I had read one Amazon reviewer's piece warning that their WD drive had a defective power cord connector that easily came unplugged from the back of the drive. Ignoring this warning, I went ahead and purchased one anyway. I had to learn the hard way that WD indeed has poor QC when it comes to something as simple as ensuring the power cord stays plugged in. This is no small matter, since a power disruption can easily lead to data loss or corruption. What made matters worse -- and motivated this review -- was the fact that WD support failed to respond to my email about the matter.Poor support on top of poor QC. Buyer beware.
We recently had a baby... so.. time for a nice camera. We bought theNikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only). After that we had the budget to buy any two lenses we wanted. So why did we pick the 50mm 1.4? Well our other lens is theNikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lensand that is a great walk-about lens. But being parents 95% of the photos we take involve our baby so the 50mm 1.4 is on the camera 90% of the time. Here is why:1. This lens is fast glass. What does that mean? Well it is a very large piece of glass. That allows it to capture more light. Which allows the exposure time to be reduced. Which means you can capture objects in motion with less or no blur. Which when you subject never stops moving you need all the help you can get.2. This lens works well in low light. Again due to the size of the glass you capture more light so it requires less light to begin with. Now it is not a miracle worker, it won't work in the dark. But if you are shooting in the nursery and you want to use the sunlight coming through the window instead of a flash then you have that option. I prefer to use natural light when possible.3. This lens has a very short depth of field. This allows you to get your subject in focus and blur the background when shooting a close-up. This helps a lot when you are in a crowd and all you want is a clear picture of your baby without that that guy in the background picking his nose. I almost always focus on the eyes but you can get some amazing shots just capturing one finger on a hand clutching a toy.4. This lens is the perfect focal length for baby pictures. The 105mm prime is often called the "beauty lens" because it works so well for portrait work. Well on the D90 with the smaller DX sensor the 50mm acts like a 75mm lens. A 75mm lens it is the perfect size to capture a 2 foot tall subject without having to move back much. Then when you want to capture the rosy cheeks you have more than enough power to get a great closeup without getting within arms reach.5. It just works. My wife wanted an "automatic zoom lens" so she could just stand in one place and let the camera do the work. Well within seconds she was moving in and out like a pro, getting those interesting angles, framing her shot, all without really thinking about it. Simply put a prime lens will make you a better photographer.The only question is it better to get the 1.4 orNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras? Well I always think it is better to buy the best lens you can afford at the time. The Camera body will be replaced but the lens is going to stay with you a long long time.So for the ultimate super baby lens, get the 50mm 1.4 AF.
Didn't know how great these were when I ordered them. Bought for my husbands birthday. At the same time, he was given a pair by his mother. By the time I got around to returning them, it was past the deadline. Are we glad it was! So superior to the others we had. We can see forever with them out on our boat.
This transmitter/charger has been great for my commute to and from work--after a few glitches trying to find a clear frequency (i.e. no competing radio stations), the reception has been fantastic, and of course you never have to worry about your iPod running out of power. One oddity: the transmitter allows you to pick even numbered frequencies (e.g. 107.2 rather than 107.1), which I imagine could be useful since no FM stations broadcast on those frequencies, but most car radios I've seen don't have the ability to receive these "between" frequencies. Well worth the money.UPDATE: Got another one of these for my wife's car, and the new unit will only broadcast on "odd" frequencies (i.e. 89.1, 89.3, etc). This saves some scrolling if you're trying to pick out a new frequency to broadcast from.
I have never had a camera where you had the ability to change lenses, I can hardly stand the wait for my telephoto to get here. My Brother who is a super photographer recommended this camera to me, and on the very first hour I was shooting pictures with it. So beginner, or advanced you will love this Digital SLR Camera.
I have had this mini disc player for ... oh.. 4 months. It was really great the first 2 weeks. Everyone likes its the first couple weeks. BUt, like most people say, for ... it is to big, lumbersome, and not that convienent. The dial is easily moved accidently, inorder to record a song, you have to play the entire song. UNliKE ! the sony mini disc, it is big and cant compress files. THe sony can compress files and make the mini disc hold up to 80 songs!!! while the sharp holds 15. Im not saying this isnt a good mini disc, im saying that for the price, look around to see what else you can get that is smaller,lighter, and more functtions. I mean this mp3 player is bigger and heavier than my hold cs player!
for my cannon is kind of bulky. I wsih it would be thinner, so I could put it in my purse at all times.Really nice case, just bulky.Love the plastic protector things. the color in nice and fun, but bulky,New camaras need thing cases.
If you are going to use your laptop in your lap, then this is a must. Comfortable, easy to use and puts the laptop at the right angle for relaxed viewing. Keeps laptop heat away from you. The only con is that it is not comfortable for bed use, puts to much strain on the neck.
I really needed a book like this. One that is simple, straight forward, and doesn't tease me along. After reading too much George R R Martin I was tired of suspense cranked up to 200%, authors dragging out events, pages and pages of tired over-description and too many details to remember. Her plot is solid. Her characters likeable. If something happens, it happens, she doesn't try to get you all worked up and waiting for it. I loved this book.
I did not have a camera bag large enough to hold all my equipment until I found this one. It is perfect for storing my cameras, lenses, etc., but would not carry it loaded as a backpack as it would be much too heavy for me. I can put it in the trunk of my car and just remove what I need for photowalks, etc. I am happy with it and with the price as I purchased it used, but it looks brand new.
Got this as a present for my mom. She loved it. I didn't need any big features because my mom is technology handicapped so it works well for someone like her.
Product works as advertised, no set up required.Comfortable to hand.Bought a second one for my work laptop.
We bought this one for our son and daughter-in-law because she loves to cook; but we have several of them and love the Presto cookers, esp. our stainless steel one. They (Presto) are a good company, have been around for a long time and always give us good service. My wife enjoys cooking and has used her cookers for many different applications...a great tool!
The cable plugged in and worked well.The delivery of the cable was on time.
If you ever have the occasion to upgrade the stock head unit in your Saturn L-Series, you'll need this item to give your installation a polished look.
I've now owned this monitor for a year and still love it to the extent that I would buy another today.I went from a mitsubishi 20" CRT which is the same as a Sony trinitron monitor. My mitsu was big and cumbersome and starting to take a dive. I have always heard that CRTs are better for graphics programs but I like this 244T better.Having now used a wide screen with this Samsung, I could never go back to a 4:3 monitor ever again. The extra room with this 24" is a Godsend. I have dual monitors specifically for the use of apps like photoshop and other adobe apps that have a ton of palettes. I now no longer use that second monitor for the palettes I use. This 24" wide screen is more than enough room for both plenty of screen space for your work and the palettes. Especially since Adobe has gotten better in enabling you to store and stack palettes. I have kept the second monitor for other reasons but not for the original reason of storing palettes.The MagicRotation feature is a neat feature but I don't use it. It may be very useful to others for long documents. The screen quality is incredible and blows away any monitor I have previously had. Some people talk about calibrating their monitors with programs and the like but I really don't see that being necessary. If you produce stuff that ends up on the web or is printed then it becomes a mute point and I am more than happy with the default settings it comes with. The only thing I could see doing is lowering the brightness. Especially if you are coming from a CRT.I bought this monitor for $1000 a year ago and would do it again. It is now at $730 something and is a value as far as I'm concerned.Everyone who I know who is knowledgeable in computer products swears by Samsung monitors and I now know why. Even if you don't buy something this large, a Samsung is still the way to go.
this system sounds great for the money you cant beat it. USB port in front you can play MPEG movies from thumb drive view JPEGS. all of the speakers and wires are color coded along with the connectors on the rear of the unit, anyone can wire this up with ease. i think it plays mp3's also DVD + & - R's among other things. waiting for $124.99 sale again to buy another
I actually ordered this item, and then I went to go check out the sound at circuit city. When I heard these speakers I was wondering why the bass was so low, so then I tried to turn it up, turn on the WooX, and still the bass is low. I was very dissapointed that the bass was so low, personally I need a lot of bass when I listen to music. So when I got home I cancelled my order.
These headphones are great if your not going to work out with them. Within 10 minutes my ears hurt. I had read a review that said this but thought it would be different for me, not so. Working out makes them to rub in your ears. They become uncomfortable within minutes. Please don't get them if you plan on working out. Otherwise they are nice.
I love my Garmin. I tried it out the other day and found it to be very simple to operate. The map is quite easily interpreted as one is driving down the road. And I actually had to turn the audio to 70% because it was too loud for me. I was considering getting one for my elderly mother and I wanted to try it 1st. She is now getting one for Christmas. It will allow her to have the freedom to go and not get lost in unfamiliar territory. I plan on being much more relaxed during my travels to the mainland and Europe. So, I'm lovin' it!
I have owned my sirius Sportster 4 for about a year now and I love it. I never get in my truck without turning it on. The variety of shows and music to listen to blow regular radio out of the water. I have only two gripes about this radio. First one is that the reception has some dead spots, but those last less than a couple of seconds. The second is that when there is a lot of lightning or electrical activity in the clouds, the reception is a little hit or miss. I don't blame the radio so much as I blame the fact that Satelite radio is still developing. Remember that DirectTV had the same issues and now they are number 1.If you live in the city, you may need to get the wired FM relay adapter. I live in Miami and there are very few radio stations that are not being used in some way on my way to and from work. This relay essentially turns off your car's antenna and lets the Sirius receiver come in loud and clear.Anyway...I love my radio. It's the only thing I listen to. I highly recommend this one to anyone that is looking for an alternative to regular radio.***UPDATE***Sitting in the drivethrough at Mcdonalds I noticed a little round spot on the front of the cradle...after taking a dental pick to the rubber plug...I discovered an auxilary input...Eureka!!!An adapter to have an auxilary input wired into a factory radio will cost you about the same as this entire kit...now I have somewhere to plug my ipod into. My wife has the Sirius S50 and her's also has an auxilary input on the rear side of the cradle. Definetly adds value if your looking for other ways to enhance your commute!
I was looking for a UV filter for a new Canon L series lens. I wanted something that was not going to detract from the performance of a great lens,and this filter is up to the task. I would highly recoommend it.
Very happy with transaction, smooth and fast delivery. Product is exactly as described. Fits my Sony 14.1" laptop perfectly.Thanks!
I used this webcam and the resolution is very sharp and fast. Highly reccomended! Nice quality too.
I've been taking 35mm photos for 37 years, around the world, mostly slides. For most of this time I used Minoltas, stepping through the entire series as each new model came out. Great cameras! Then I tried an Elan II with a telephoto stabilizer lens and was blown away by the ease of getting 37 great images out of a 36 roll, sometimes under less than steady conditions. The stabilizer lets you hand-hold at 30. So I bought the wide-angle stabilizer zoom too and it became my lens of choice. With two lenses, I bought a second body. I've dragged these cameras through SE Asia and the Australian Outback and if I get a bad image it's my fault. Great range of presets, easy and convenient to grip and use one-handed, long-lasting battery using ultra copper tops. My only complaints are the heavy weight (mostly due to the big lenses), and the annoying built-in flash that always wants to pop up. Bought a close-up lens and separate flash to round out the set. I'd do it again.
I got this for free when I bought my MacBook at the Apple store. Not at all happy with it. Just to expensive to use regularly.
The Best thing I've purchased in 20 Years. I now have control over what I listen to in my 10 hour work day. With my music and podcasts I'm in heaven on a daily basis. Thank you Apple.
I like this GPS and bought mine from Amazon. As with all GPS, the unit has to be able to "see" the satellites - e.g. GPS cannot see the satellites through the metal roof of your car. We get so use to AM/FM radio, we take this for granted. The GA 27 C Garmin antenna works with the GPS 76s and comes with an included suction mount that can be attached to the inside of your windshield in car or aircraft. This is my first GPS - the Garmin controls are intuitive to me. Construction is high quality, great ergonomics -- and great vibes, if you consider that : )To previous reviewer, Van:Van - get the antenna for your truck and put on your inside front window - you dont need a roof mount!GPS units use batteries fast. I dont know how you could use this on a backpacking trip, unless you had a solar charger. You would need a pack mule just to haul your AA batteries. Maybe get a position and turn if off immediately? I used a set of new Duracells on an ~10-hour trip with some backlight use. Im getting the 12V car adapter for use in my car.Despite that typical GPS stuff that you will find with any/all GPS units, I love the 76s. 4 stars - make it more power efficient & it will be 5, Garmin. Highly recommended!-E Tak
Who are these people who rate these speakers highly? They sound terrible, and for the price you can find much better for about half the price. Try Logitech with a separate bass. These sound muddy and kinda flat. I bought them for a friend where these are his only speakers and I am filled with regret for my choice. Bose can be great, but some of their products are pure ripoffs. This is the later.
It's a excellent filter that fitted well and protected my Canon lens. It had a solid feel, and it didn't interfere or alter the images at all. Good price and does what it's supposed to do.
very good pics inside with low light.You cant go wrong with it.Im using a HP 7550 printer and the pics are perfect.
this was the worst pair of headphones EVER! i'm not kidding. about a year ago, my mom gave me a pair of these headphones and they worked for about 6 months, and then the right ear died. i bought another pair and that pair also lasted between 5-6 months before the right ear died (again). it is exceptionally aggravating since i now have to look for a good pair of headphones that are comfortable, have excellent sound quality, and will last for a LONG time.(...). get a nice set of headphones that will last a long time.
I thought this product had a great price and excellent features, and when it worked it was actually pretty excellent.My complaint though, was that it crashed very frequently. With each firmware upgrade things sometimes got better and sometimes got worse. I had to carry a paper clip with it so that I could reset it when this happened (which happened every day). The worst part of this is that it crashed most often when seeking, which I would want to do after the previous crash to get back to the part I was listening to. It was very frustrating.Finally, a few days after the warranty expired the system simply ceased functioning. It won't turn on, no response from plugging into the computer, nothing. It's dead.I was very sad to see it die, because I hoped they might eventually fix the crashing problem with firmware upgrades, and despite the crashing everything else was very good (good sound, pleasant interface, even had a line-in recording and built in microphone).
I wanted to provide clean power to the sub I connected.. installing was fine all you need is to aligh the screw and fits perfect.. again only works for receptacles that have screw in the middle.. so far so good,,
Seems to work fine and quality is comparable to products from electronics stores. This was half the price so that makes it a great bargain.
In JAN 2011 I bought my Canon Rebel EOS T2i getting ready for a two week trip to Ireland. Could not be happier with this camera. The 18-55mm standard lens that came with the camera is a fine lens, but I wanted a better lens for general use.After a lot of looking I found this EF-S 17-85mm lens and ordered it online from Amazon. I received it on July 5, 2011 two days ahead of scheduled delivery. I have been on two out of town trips and find this lens to be all I need in 90% of my shots and love the zoom for indoors and most of my outdoor shots. When I need more I use my 28-135mm lens that I also bought from Amazon. To me I have the best of both worlds using these lens. Used the 28-135mm for outdoors on my Ireland trip in May along with a borrowed 10-22mm lens for indoors. Thank you Amazon for doing such a good job in perscreening your jobers. I feel confidant in my purchases from you. Keep up the good work.
I believe the price and the product was great!!The price was really reasonable and I got theproduct in the promised time!!!!!!!
I have the Sony DCR-DVD505 (which I purchased from Amazon at an amazing price) and then purchased this accessory kit. The bag is small, but is good to carry the camcorder and three mini dvd discs in their cases. You can also carry the spare battery in the case. It is a very small case, but for day trips, etc. it is the perfect size. I have several cameras and this bag will hold my Sony DCR-DVD505 camcorder and my Nikon CoolPix P2, three mini dvds in their cases and my spare battery with no problem. The Nikon CoolPix P2 sits on top of the camcorder in the bag with no problem. I like this for short trips to keep the camera safe and the fact that is it small enough to place in a larger camera bag without taking up a lot of space helps for traveling on airplanes where you want to combine a few things into one bag for airline carry-on baggage.
I purchased my Toshiba HD-A1 the first day is was released for sale through Amazon. I purchased a Sony Equalia just for the HD-DVD format. The picture quality and sound are both a significant improvement over the 480p format, Toshiba, I have been watching for the last several years.While I am impressed with the improved picture I will wait for the 1080p format for even more improvement. The new HD-DVD releases are a mixed bag with some much more impressive than others.My major problem with my new Toshiba is the constant lock-ups and picture freezes. Every one of my discs, brand new out of the box, freeze at some point in play back. Sometimes the lock-up lasts just a minute and restarts. Most often, the entire unit locks up and requires that I manually turn off the unit by holding the off button for 10 seconds. I then must wait for the player to reboot and then attempt to pass through the freeze point again. This is a five/ten minute process that usually results in the same problem. All six of my discs are locking up and I have yet to watch an entire movie.What is up with the remote control?? Almost impossible to use in a darken room. I must either leave the room to find a button or turn on the lights. My other Toshiba players use very simple, easy to use, formats that I can handle day or night.
This is my fourth still camera (one other Samsung zoom) and my second APS. I can't believe all they have packed into such a small package. It's extremely versatile, and I have had nothing but excellent results with it. I've put it through the paces in a variety of situations and settings, and it has always come through for me. Because of its size, I always carry it with me. It gets more use (and usually better results) than my three other cameras combined. Great for someone who doesn't want to sacrifice quality for convenience.
it's worth the money spent on it. the connecting cable is cheaply made though. i had one already so i don't use it. i'm afraid it's going to get stuck in my ipod so i wouldn't recommend it to anyone. the other stuff is nice though.
This is what i sent the BoxWave company&#34;i ORDERED THIS PRODUCT ON THE 3RD OF FEBRUARY AND RECIEVED IT ON THE 6TH TODAY IS THE 12TH OF FEBRUARY AND WHEN I WENT TO CLOSE UP MY IPAD IN TO THE BOXWAVE CASE /KEYBOARD THE KEYBOARD FELL OUT OF THE ALUMINUM BOTTOM AND AS THE KEYBOARD HIT THE FLOOR THE CONNECT BUTTON AND THE POWER SWICH FELL OUT AND WERE LOST i BELEIVE THAT YOUR PRODUCT IS CRAP!!! AND I AM VERY SORRY THAT I BOUGHT IT. i WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A REFUND OF MY 25.00 DOLLARS SO I CAN BUY SOMETHING THAT IS USEFULL. YES I AM PISSED
Runs fine with Mandriva Linux 2007. Only issues were the SD card reader is non-standard and the video BIOS doesn't support the widescreen modes. Both are easily correctable with patches available on-line.
My daughter took this camera to Europe last summer and got some beautiful pics! If you use quality rechargeable batteries, and use a card reader to download the pics - instead of draining the batteries further by using the camera cable - then you will be able to take more pics, and save battery life. Quality of pictures?...I can count the pores on someone's face with these pics! I can't figure out why others don't get the same results :(
On second thought maybe I don't like this backpack. You can put so much stuff in it, it's too heavy to carry now, I've got to repack it! This is a tough made backpack and one thing I noticed was that the zippers operate smoothly unlike my old backpack so you can get things out of it with one hand. For the money it was a good value.
There's absolutely no reason to buy this lens when you can instead get the Canon EF 28-105 f/3.5-4.5. It's a faster lens with signiicantly better image and build quality, and is only about $50 more than this cheap plastic/slower version.
Works well for a month or so and then begins to hesitate. Need to then change batteries to restore functionality.
This is quite honestly the perfect mp3 player for those of you who arent interested in paying way to much for an iPod. It has more features than every other player on the market and is cheaper too. Its great having the the FM broadcaster right on the unit so you dont have to buy something extra like the iTrip for the iPod. It comes in flavors up to 80 gigs, has line in support, has a surpisingly cool design and great battery life.Now I must admit, this player is definitely not for everyone. If you are looking for an ultra sleek small player like the iPod this isnt for you, its a little bit bigger, and a bit heavier too, so it may not be for you. My only other complaint about it is that it doesnt have the iPod style scroll wheel, but the interface the Neuros guys have implemented is honestly wonderful once you get used to it so dont let this be a big factor in your decision.One of the greatest things about the Neuros is that the guys at the company are SO responsive to users. We request new features, updates, all kinds of things and they listen. I garuntee you wont be unhappy with your purchase if you get the Neuros.
dont even thinkl to buy this product i buyed when i plugen on computer it says format it i tryed 20 of times but nothin thesell told me i dont how to do this....so his is just to spend money
...This makes a terrible humming noise. I tested the driver and it's not it. I think the amp adds distortion to the signal. KLH needs to stick to speakers, not amps! Avoid this!
The unit powered up up fine, and all the ports seemed to work. However, when the 5V power source was plugged in, ALL the lights for the 7 ports lit up! So there was no way to determine which ports had a device plugged in (much less working) and which were empty. This was contrary to the included instructions. If you do not need the 5V power source, then it will probably meet your needs.So I returned the unit for a refund. I bought instead the Plugable Technologies powered 7-port hub, which works fine, and the indicator lights only light when a device is plugged in and functioning.
I'm not at all unhappy with the wire, as far as I can tell, the sound is as good as my equipment will produce. I especially like the compression pins. What irritates me is having paid $20+ dollars in shipping one year ago and now it's $8.00. If I hadn't been in a hurry, I'd have never done it (I think I missed it while buying many things in a short period). How can they justify the expense and now the discount? Not happening again.
I bought this card so that I could play Oblivion. The card would freeze up after a few minutes of play. It would also freeze up with normal use (Word or email). I emailed their support and they got back to me after a few days. By that time I discovered that my son had a card I could use. I don't know what the problem was but I couldn't get it to work properly.
The connectors were correct, but some of the pins needed to have wires attached to make the harness fully functional. Fortunately, I have a wiring diagram for my truck, so I was able to figure out what wires to add.
This is a nice little MP3 that doesn't cost much. We were buying one each for a niece and nephew, so we didn't want to get into too much money. I had an RCA, but wasn't happy with that so I decided to go with a different brand.The transfer for this player is easy and it works well with both Musicmatch jukebox and Windows Media. The Sound quality is good, the headphones aren't spectacular, but how many MP3 players come with great headphones. The menu system is good and makes it easy to select what you want, but I also like the fact that it is not necessary. The player will start playing as soon as you turn it on.I don't know if I will still love it down the road, but right now it is great. And more importantly it is a great bargain.
JUNK--THERE IS NO "NUMBER" KEY GROUP PAD AND RETURN BUTTON KEY BROKE IN LESS THAN (1) MONTH!!!
It is a LCD portable TV, with a battery built in.The image will depend on the place you are located, but if you connect it with your cable antenna, you will have a perfect image.
After suffering through my ipod's standard white headphones for months I decided a change needed to be made. When I began my search through the endless varieties of headphone excellence (and cheap-ness), I made sure that the headphone of my choice had the five following things. 1. in-ear style 2. exceptional bass 3. good depth and overall quality 4. noise-cancellation and 5. sharp appearance. I quickly found the V-Moda Bass freq earphones and clicked checkout.Now, at first upon recieving the headphones I was shocked at the extreme lack of comfort. As I shoved each in my ear a strange crunch- esque noise told me that they was in place. After some initial getting used to, though, the comfort level is not so bothersome and the exceptional sound quality really makes up for it. The bass is always perfect and heavy, as I like it and when the volume is turned up to about 40% absolutely nothing can be heard besides the music of your choice. The cool colors add flair, even though I chose white to match my ipod. My only fault with it is the comfort. Still, if I occasionaly fall asleep with them on, rolling onto my side is a painful experience as my headphones jab into my ears. overall.. 4 out of 5
This camera has exceed my expectations.I was upgrading from a 2.0 megapixel Cybershot that I had always been content with, though I wished I had spent the extra money for higher resolution a couple years ago when I first got it.Simply put, I was looking for bang for my buck. I wanted something small that could be used as a point-and-shoot and fit easily in my pocket. Unlike last time, I put a lot of time into researching before I bought this time. My priorities were convenience and resolution, as well as as little lag time as possible and as much manual control as I can get for a compact non-SLR model. Oh yeah, and under $500. Am I asking too much? Apparantly not for the geniuses at Sony that came up with the p150!It is about the size of my Motorola cellphone (slightly thicker), and both fit comfortably in my front pocket next to each other.To be honest, I haven't had it long enough to testify to the picture quality, but the reason I am writing this review was because my one reservation in buying this camera turned out to be unfounded, and more people may want to know this: This camera is FAST. Had I read this in a review beforehand, my decision would have been much easier. I was really worried about the lag time when taking pictures. This was a frustration with my older model of Cybershot and all the reviews I read point to the Canon Elph line for the place to go if you want speed, but for the same resolution I was looking at paying twice as much for a Canon.I'm sure those reviewers were telling the truth, but I think the difference in speed is a little overstated. I'm very pleased with the improvement from my older model.I decided the p150 had the most bang for my buck and bought it, anxious to see what kind of lag time there was. This camera turns on in a flash. The startup sound starts as soon as you press the power button, and by the time it finishes, you're ready to start snapping pics. If you push the button straight down to snap a pic, it does take a brief moment, but if you hold it halfway for the camera to focus first, then when you're ready to take the picture and press it the rest of the way, there is no delay that I have noticed so far. That means no more of this: &#34;Okay, everybody smile! 1... 2... 3!.... Hang on! It'll take it in a minute! Uncle Denny, keep the dog facing forwa- &#60;click&#62; Dang, okay let's try again...&#34;My only complaint is that an extra battery is pricey, but since I saved some money ordering a Sandisk 1gig memory stick at a fraction of the cost Sony charges, buying the extra battery won't kill my wallet.
It is a patch cable and it works. Fast and reliable delivery at a reasonable price. Would purchase again. I like to keep my data cables blue to distinguish them from my phone cables. Was not disappointed.
I've had this product about 3 years now and use it everyday. I'm amazed at the quantity of music that I can put on it. I haven't used the video part of it, but, in a pinch have used it while DJing when my other equipment failed. I totally recommend this.
I barely used these other than making phone calls, only occassionally using for music or video. Within 6 weeks it began to distort as though the transducer (speaker) was blown. I do not turn things really loud. This is just a sign of poor quality. My advice is do not waste your time and money with this product.
Product description is not adequate. This carry case does not and will not fit an SP-R2 Sirius radio. I believe that a better description than "Compatible with all Sirius receivers with universal docking ports" should be provided or explain the "universal" part.
I use this product on my laptop screen and outside as well as my lcd tv screen and enclosure. It works very well and does not need a lot of vigorous wiping. It works best when you spray the cloth and wipe an area and then wipe area again with dry section of the cloth. I use this product as necassary and am happy with results.
I have also experienced the lock-up problems reported by other reviewers. Indeed, avoiding certain channels reduces the amount of lock-up that occurs, however, it still does happen. When locked-up, neither the remote control nor the buttons on the front panel will do anything...one must unplug the unit to "re-boot". A hard-wired reset button would be helpful.I have observed the same problem on 2 of these units, which are just great except for the lock-up problem!Amazon very quickly exchanged the first unit...VERY good service!I am keeping the second unit because the picture quality and operation is excellent, and I have wired in a remote power switch for occasional "re-boot".
I see this product less as a "desk" than as a heat shield for my lap. At that it does a fine job. It's also light and folds nicely to fit in a briefcase or backpack.I use mine when I work on the road, which is often. Last week I left it on an airplane, so I'm ordering another today.
Even with your lenses, take care of this item too. It does no good if you have a filthy, unkept brush now scratching and smearing instead of cleaning and maintaining your hard-earned lenses.In any case, nice design and fits well in your camera bag for easy accessibility. No complaints here so far and cleaning my lenses very well as it should!
Received the battery in time frame promised. It fits and works well. Battery life seems to be about what would expect from this size battery. Good price for a replacement battery.
I'm not someone that is hardcore ipod or hardcore microsoft. I just wanted a good media player that was simple to use and that had plenty of features. The Zune fits what I wanted perfectly. There are several pros and cons to the Zune.The screen is a great size. The player appears to be a bit wide, but it's not that big of a deal and the weight is just about right. I wish it came with some of the basic accessories, but it doesn't. Instead you have to pay big bucks to buy a few extra necessary pieces (AC adapter for example). You can use the included usb cable to charge it, but at some point you will want the AC adapter. The battery life is good, but not perfect. I would like to see some additional battery life out of it. The controls are easy to use and the menu options are exactly what you need. The menus aren't cluttered, but they provide just enough navigation.You should definitely let the device upgrade its firmware when you first plug it in. There have been several major updates. The Zune software works just fine. Overall, the software and device are simple to use, quick, and deliver exactly the content I want without a hassle. I have been very pleased with my purchase. I considered waiting for a second release of the Zune, but I decided to give this one a shot. I'm glad I did.
If you are looking for a great little TV with an awesome picture and excellent sound, this is it!The picture is incredibly sharp with terrific color. The speakers offer high quality stereo sound and hold up even when the volume is cranked.I also really love the wide variety of menu options available from color, to your favorite channel selections, to tilt correction. I especially like the XDS feature that allows you to see what program is on and the time remaining just by clicking the display button.The remote is small and simple which I find very convenient.Lastly, it was very easy to set up and program. It took just a couple of minutes and I was watching my favorite shows.I compared this to a Toshiba 14&quot; 14AF44 as well as other leading brand 13&quot; and 14&quot; TV's. The Toshiba's picture quality was no where near as sharp as the Sony's nor did it have the color quality. The sound in the Toshiba was also not as crisp. In addition, the Toshiba had a remote that looked like it could operate a space station - talk about overkill! The other leading brands were not even contenders b/c the picture quality and sound could not compare to the Sony.The only negative thing I can say about the Sony is that it was definitely the most expensive TV of all the ones that I reviewed. For example, it was about $50.00 more than the Toshiba. However, I am extremely happy with my Sony and I feel it was definitely worth the extra money!
I have had a zune 30 for about a year now, and the best things that I can say about it are that it is extremely durable, has a beautiful screen, and has a nice storage capacity for my needs. The player itself is perfect in my opinion, but the zune software is so-so. It tags some of my music with the wrong information and then uses 1 album cover for 100 different albums. Overall, I would purchase one again (next time, maybe i'll get the zune 80!)
This machine worked fairly well for about a year. It had trouble reading some DVDs and would display 'no disc' even though there was a disc in the player (in particular, I remember The Crow not working). Then, without warning, the DVD player would only play the sound and had no picture. Some had suggested pressing the I/P button on the remote to rectify this problem. This did NOT work, and the DVD player continued to display no picture what so ever. I double-checked all of the wiring to no avail. We ended up having to purchase a new DVD player and I will never purchase any Apex product again. You'd be much better off buying a reputable name brand or something hot off of the street.
This is yet another great function on the Minidisc player. The headphones that come with the player double as a microphone when you talk into the speakers. All you need to do is plug the jack into the red recording jack and press record. What will they think up next?
Looking for something a bit more secure then buds. These work but they are a bit large around my ears.
This is a great radio. I've had it for five years. I use it every day while walking the dog, moving around the house, maintaining my properties, painting houses, etc. It's easy and intuitive to program, it's comfortable to wear, and operating it is a breeze. I can switch easily between five preset AM stations without having to remove the radio from my head. When I get a phone call or am talking with someone, it turns off with a touch and rests comfortably around my neck. It's not good for receiving FM signals. And the buttons don't work as well in sub-freezing temps.
Found this kit had the square posts one of my older computer cases has. After purchasing tried the posts but they were different. Even with this, I rate this kit as a 5/5 due to the quality and quantity of items that comes with this. This is an essential kit for anyone that routinely builds computers or rebuilds them with new components. The only thing I would add to this kit would be a long section for storing back plate blanks for replacing after you've removed a card from a computer. I have no way of storing this things and they always get lost :)
I bought this as a backup for a 9 day trip and used it in my Canon SD1000. I alternated between this and the Canon battery from day to day and found each lasted all day with the numerous number of pictures and videos I took and reviewed each day. I'm very pleased with the Lenmar DLC4L battery and highly recommend it. It did need to be charged upon arrival, but that was no problem. It charged fine in the Canon charger.
I've only used this keyboard for 1 day, but my initial impression is very positive. It has very obviously improved my hand positioning while typing (straighter wrists, compared to my old standard keyboard). The shortcut keys are also very convenient, but beware that many are enabled automatically (I turned the "Save" and e-mail "Send" keys off immediately to avoid any future disasters :). As others have mentioned, the space key is harder to press than the others, but I don't find uncomfortably harder. In the end, I think this is a great keyboard for the price (even though my co-workers have been making fun of it all day :)
After much research, I decided to get this lens with my first DSLR, and it didn't disappoint. It is quite possibly the best general-purpose lens you can get for a 1.6x crop factor camera (e.g. a 1000D, 500D, or 50D). You can trust that I'm not just saying this to justify such an investment after the fact (it is a bit pricey), because I bought another copy of this lens after someone stole my first one.The combination of a very useful zoom range from wide-angle to medium telephoto, a large and constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, three-stop equivalent image stabilization, and great sharpness, make it worth the investment.At around the 17mm end it performs very well at landscapes. It exhibits very low perspective distortion, so you don't get that obvious wide-angle look (unless you get really close to the subject, of course). The longer end, coupled with the large f/2.8 aperture can get you some good portraits photos. What makes this lens so versatile of course is that you can capture anything in between those two as well. Event photography, street photography, weddings, whatever. Indoor, the image stabilization and large aperture help a great deal.The faults of this lens aren't major, but with a price tag this hefty, full disclosure is especially important. Here are the four main complaints I've heard about this lens:1. It accumulates dust. Neither of my copies have done this. They are pretty much dust-free. I've read that this was an issue with some early copies of this lens and that Canon has addressed this, so you shouldn't worry about it.2. The build quality doesn't match the price tag. This is true. It's not built as well as L lenses, some of which cost less than this one. I think it's good enough, though. The zoom ring is big and it turns smoothly. It has a distance indicator and a good focus ring. The IS on/off and Manual Focus switches are well placed and shaped so you don't flip them by accident. I certainly can't complain.3. It flares more easily than some lenses. This is also true, though the hood helps prevent this. I rarely get flare unless I have a huge light source (such as the sun) in the frame.4. The hood (Canon EW-83J Lens Hood for EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens) isn't included. People probably wouldn't complain so much about this if Canon didn't charge so much for it (though Amazon's price isn't too bad at the moment). You should definitely get it though, as it prevents flaring and also protects the front element in case you bump the camera into something. You can get cheaper replica hoods on eBay and elsewhere, though I've heard some of those don't fit as well. I just bought a used Canon hood.
This product is excellent! All my photos and memories are now on the device I can share and remember. I had photos from 1997 when I went to Belize birding. I scanned them all and downloaded them into this device.I can even watch the slides while music plays in the background. This isthe best gift my husband gave me.
I love this thing! I usually get Linksys (now Cisco) wireless routers. I liked all I read about this one so wanted to try it out.One of the best buys I've done! I will buy more D-link gear in the future.I really Like it!Thumbs up
I'm really happy with this CD player. It muddles through skips VERY well and most cds that are unplayable in all other cd players play flawlessly in this one. It produces great sound and the car kit that came with it works better than all others I've found. Some people complain about the ATRAC thing . . . I just don't bother and listen to a CD of mp3's instead and I have never had a problem getting them to play. I've had other sony's that have died quickly, but this one has been very resillent. I bought this one to replace my rio cd player (I had a good one, followed by one that didnt work after the first two months and was 150 dollars more). SPEAKING OF PRICE . . . this cd player is amazingly well priced and does plenty of things. I'm really very pleased that I picked this one.
Great product, transmits perfectly and overides most local FM signals. Outstanding customer service from the dealer.
***** Initial review - September, 2007 *****My first exposure to these headphones was through a friend at the office who purchased a set of Shure E500s about a year ago (the E500s are pretty much identical to the SE530s). When he told me (and the rest of us) how much he paid for them ($500+ for the E500PTHs) we collectively thought he was nuts and proceeded to ridicule the decision.That was before we heard them.I first heard the E500s when that same friend from the office was going to send his set back to Shure under warranty due to the wires cracking with part of the copper conductors exposed near the ear area. He figured he was getting a new set from Shure, so he may as well let us hear them. Well, I thought I was good with mySennheiser CX300s.I was wrong. Really, really wrong. I put the SE500s through their paces with myRio Karmaloaded with tunes I personally ripped using CDEX and Lame at a high bitrate. I used material ripped from MFSL Ultradiscs, DCC and Sony Superbitmap discs as well as other good, dynamic recordings and remasters. I never knew IEMs could sound this good! The E500s were audio bliss! There were excellent highs, mids and lows, all crystal clear and accurate without distortion. One of the most amazing things about them was the soundstage. With good source material, I could hear different instruments as if they each had a direct line into my brain. You could easily hear the difference between good recordings and masterings and ones that are not so great. I was sold on the spot. To verify my new opinion, I had certain other guys at the office (who are also appreciative of quality audio) listen to them, and they were just as amazed. We all apologized. He let me borrow them overnight. That evening I listened to them on the train home and then literally went crazy listening to everything I could, including some 24-bit DVD audio on my home system. I listened to them all night. Broken wires or not, I did not want to return them the next day.So in a nutshell, I loved them, but I could not justify spending the money on the SE530s ($430 at the time)... Here I thought my Sennheiser CX300s were good... errr.. but not SE530 good. Not even close. They were just not in the same league.So I watched and waited here at Amazon and in about two weeks the price dropped $40 to $390. Alright, I had enough! That was my cue to buy!That was a few weeks ago and I have no regrets.The sound isolation is really good, easily blocking out most outside sound when using the supplied foams. Also, the foams are comfortable (for me) and I can leave them in for hours without fatigue. The result is that you tend to listen to the music at a slightly lower volume since the outside noise is so well blocked. But if you do want to crank it, the SE530s can handle it. I use them every day during my commutes on the train. They were definitely worth the money.My only criticism (other than the price) is with the wires. The wires are too thick, heavy and stiff in my opinion. I wish they were more like the thin, light, extremely flexible silicon type wires like the ones on the Sennheiser CX300s. I don't know what Shure was thinking using these. As I said earlier in the review, my friend's E500's stiff wires were damaged after a year and I can see that happening with these too. Good thing the the SE530s have a two year warranty. I substituted the long extension that came with them with a highly flexible extension that came with a pair of Sonys... so much lighter and better.Overall the wire situation is a small negative compared to a very big positive of the amazing sound reproduction.One of the other reviewers here said it, don't listen to these headphones if you don't plan on buying them. If you love audio, once you listen through these SE530s, you cannot ignore them.***** UPDATE: 10/9/2007 *****I'm still amazed at just how good these sound. I've been using them every day during my daily rail commute to and from NYC from the suburbs. The isolation level they provide is amazing! Using the supplied foam ear pads, I can honestly say that it almost doesn't matter if the lady next to me starts yapping on her cell phone or if a group of tourists is having a loud conversation - I won't hear 'em. With these on, you are in your own world. You will notice some outside sound between songs or during very quiet passages, but for the most part, if you are using the foams and they are inserted correctly, you will be very well isolated. Highly recommended for commuters. The wires still suck though.***** UPDATE: 7/30/2008 *****Its been ten months since I purchased these SE530s and every day I use them, I'm glad I did. I use them on an almost daily basis during my rail commutes to and from the office and the sound quality has been nothing less than outstanding for both music and movies. The fact that you get all this clarity and resolution along with full bass AND that almost all outside noise is blocked makes them truly great. I cannot imagine better sounding headphones for any price. I have to laugh when I see people wearing bulky, full-sized headphones on the train - I would not want to to do that.So, I've had no regrets regarding the investment... that is, until today. Today I noticed what I knew was inevitable... one of the wires has developed a crack in the insulation near the black molded rubber strain relief and has exposed the copper conductor beneath. Upon further inspection, the other wire is showing signs of imminent cracking in the same area. I have been so very careful as to only pull them out of my ears via the back of the drivers near the strain relief and frankly, I cannot imagine how I could have treated them any better and not had this happen. I know that I predicted that this *exact* thing would happen in my initial review (see above and in the comments section) but it sucks now that it actually did. I still cannot understand how Shure could be using these stiff, inflexible, poorly performing wires on an otherwise fine set of super-premium earbuds. Now I have to return them under warranty for replacement. I called Shure and they want me to ship the 530s back to them, insured, with my proof of purchase from an authorized dealer (which Amazon is) along with their RMA form and I should see a replacement in *TWO WEEKS,* maybe more. TWO WEEKS? For $400+ headphones I expect better service than this. They will not cross-ship me a new pair either as they are "not set up" to do that. Shipping them back will likely cost me at least $20 with the insurance.The worst part of this is that I fully expect that I'm going to receive a brand new pair with the same issue waiting to happen again over the course of normal use. I know this because my friend from the office, who originally introduced me to the Shures, is now on his... get this... *FIFTH PAIR* of SE500/530s - as four sets have developed the same exact wire cracking issue within a period of only two years. I did some poking around on the internet and there are even other reviews here on Amazon that detail the *exact* same issue. WTF is Shure thinking? I can walk down the street to any electronics store and buy a $30 set of buds with wire that will not have this issue... how is it that a $400+ super-primo set does? You can't tell me that other people aren't returning them... FIX THE ISSUE WITH THE WIRES, SHURE!!!I'll update this review again when I receive my replacement pair.***** UPDATE: 4/21/2009 *****I swapped out for a new pair of SE530s in December, 2008 - I'm not going into the mechanics of that, but I didn't go through Shure. The wire on this pair is definitely different than the wire on my first pair. It is a bit more flexible and a tad thinner. I know with the first pair, I predicted immediately that the wires would fail in the exact manner in which they eventually did fail. With this wire, it's more difficult to predict the longevity. It certainly feels a bit better, but I'm apprehensive to call the issue fixed. I've had this pair for about five months now and there are no signs of the cracking issue yet. The sound quality is still phenomenal and based on that alone, I think you will not be disappointed. As a side note, my coworker sent yet another pair back as the black rubber strain relief separated from the body on his left speaker. You cannot reattach it. I can see how that could happen, but so far I have no similar issue.***** UPDATE: 9/28/2009 *****In July I purchased a new32gb Cowon S9to replace my agingRio Karma. The audio output quality of the S9 is truly excellent and the Shure SE530s together with the S9 sound amazing! But now the rubber strain relief on my left bud is separating, just like it did on my co-worker's pair back in April. This doesn't affect the sound at all, but it looks bad and since the wire strain relief is no longer functioning, the wire is SHURE to suffer. This is disappointing as I've only had this pair (my 2nd) for nine months. This kind of thing just shouldn't happen to super-premium, pricey IEMs. Since I've been very careful with them and research shows that these issues are common with the 530s, I know it's not due to mishandling or abuse. My two years of experience with them has shown that the 530s are super delicate and if you use them regularly, no matter how hard you try, they will suffer some kind of premature failure. The fault falls squarely on the shoulders of SHURE who did not see the shortcomings of their design when it came to the usability and durability of the wires or ancillary details. It's a shame because they really do fit well and sound great! I think Shure should have placed some kind of small tab on the sides of each bud to grab between your thumb and forefinger to pull the buds out of your ears, otherwise it's very difficult to pull them out without putting critical stress on some delicate part of the buds. HELLO SHURE? WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? In my experience, form over function almost inevitably fails.When I first heard these two years ago, I was amazed. I didn't know small IEMs could sound THIS good. Since then I've had a lot of experience with these SE530s and I've also done a lot of reading in various audiophile forums (try head-fi dot org). According to likeminded people who have access to many different super-premium buds, there are competitors to the SE530s. I think if I were looking for new earbuds, right now, today, I would spend some time contemplating the newSennheiser IE 8s,Westone 3sor theUltimate Ears TripleFi 10salong with the SE530s. Even though I must emphasize that the Shure SE530s sound absolutely phenomenal, with the wire problem and other minor issues I've had, the many issues my co-worker has had and from experiences I've read, I'm just not SHURE I could pull the trigger on SHURE again. I dunno, maybe I'm just expecting too much.***** UPDATE: 5/3/2010 *****It is very likely that this will be the last update to my ongoing review of the Shure SE530s. The reason is that as of December, 2009, I've switched to a set ofUltimate Ears TripleFi 10s!On December 4th, 2009, Amazon had an incredible sale on the TripleFi 10s that I could not pass up - they were on sale for a hundred bucks. No, seriously, one hundred dollars! I figured for that price I would give them a try. Honestly, I didn't expect much and I thought, hey, what is wrong with these TripleFi 10s that Amazon is selling them so cheap? I wasn't even certain that I would receive them at all thinking that the price may have been a mistake. Would they cancel the order? Well, no, they didn't. They were on sale for a hundred dollars and yes, to my delight, I did receive them after a few days.To my astonishment, after only about 20 minutes of A/B testing the TripleFi 10s with the Shure SE530s, it was obvious to me that the TripleFi 10s were superior. I could not believe my ears! It wasn't even close! I was amazed that the SE5530s sounded downright muddy in comparison to the TripleFi 10s. Muddy! When inserted correctly, the TripleFi 10s had all of the bass and depth of the SE530s, but with superior clarity and a high end that the Shures simply cannot match along with a wider soundstage! (I found reputable frequency response tests of both units on the internet which tell the story very well - as it turns out, the Shure SE530s have a high frequency roll-off which is not gradual as you might think but is more like a rock falling off a cliff at a much lower frequency than you would expect - it's not necessarily obvious unless you have something better to compare them to, like the TripleFi 10s). Using a broad selection of music on myCowon S9, I conducted more A/B listening tests hoping to either confirm my initial findings or realize some fault with the TripleFi 10s that would put me back in the Shure SE530 camp. But hours of further testing that night and over the next few days only served to confirm my initial findings and solidify my preference of the TripleFi 10s. I could not believe that anything could sound better than the SE530s, especially these IEMs which I lucked into at that incredible price! But, they do! Now I don't want to turn this into a review of the TripleFi 10s, and maybe some day I'll post an official review of them, but I will say a few things...Are the TripleFi 10s perfect? No, they are not perfect. Is everything about them better than the SE530s? Sound reproduction wise, YES! They reproduce highs, lows & mids better and clearer with more depth and a wider soundstage than the SE530s. The TripleFi 10s also have better socketed user-replaceable/detachable wires! Additionally, they employ moldable "memory wire" near where they wrap over the ears which I like a lot. But there are physical attributes of the SE530s that I prefer - specifically the overall fit and the noise isolation level - the SE530s definitely provide a higher level of isolation from outside sound when correctly using the olive foams - I would rate them as excellent for isolation. I would only rate the TripleFi 10's noise/sound isolation level as good in comparision (also when using the foams). For now let me end this update by saying that I haven't touched my Shure SE530s since December, 2009 and I don't see myself going back to them except as a temporary measure if I break or lose theUltimate Ears TripleFi 10s.I hope some of this mess is helpful to you in your buying decision. If I've learned one thing it's to keep an open mind that there may be something better out there, even if you think you have the best already... and it doesn't necessarily have to cost more.Happy listening!
I think this product is great. The cushion is firm yet soft enough not to scratch your laptop. My laptop is a smaller HP (14 inch) and it fits nicely into the glove... not leaving too much extra space. It is very snug, and reliable to travel with in a messenger bag, or backpack.
I wanted some external speakers to use with my iMac 24" computer. These speakers had good reviews, the price was right (under $40), and the aluminum trim was a nice match for the iMac. The hookup was trivial, and they sound perfectly fine when used with the equalizer controls in iTunes. Without an equalizer, you might not be as satisfied. I wasn't expecting audiophile level sound with this setup, but I'm very well pleased with these speakers for computer and iTunes use. No regrets, I'd buy them again.UPDATE: I'm using these speakers with an Apple iMac 24" computer. After connecting these speakers, iTunes began to randomly open and play music or podcasts from my iTunes library. I researched in on the web and sure enough, connecting external speakers to an iMac can cause iTunes to randomly startup. I believe this is caused by a poor connection to the headphone jack on the rear of the iMac. On closer observation, the plug from the JBL speakers wasn't making a solid connection to the jack on the iMac due to interference with the plastic on the plug. I was able to trim this plastic with a pocket knife so that the plug would fully seat in the jack. No more problem. I think the iMac also uses this jack for earbuds with a remote control, and a poor connection to the remote interface maybe at fault.BOTTOM LINE: If you are using external speakers with an iMac and iTunes begins to misbehave, look closely at the plug on the external speakers.
You need this to charge your batteries, but really, I would love to see a design change. A wall charger would be great! As this is, this product works fine, but it would be great to have a replacement wall charger option for the travel kit!
The remanufactured ink cartridges are very useful and a good way to save money. You get a lot for your money--the ink quality is good.
This are the worst pair of headphones, I have ever used. Its not even been a month and minimally used, still the right-hand side part of the headphone has stopped working. I would never recommend this product.
1 - I bought the 360 ~ 15 days ago and the price changed twice. I simply wrote Amazon asking them to match and they did so without question! Sweet!2 - I tested two different models / brand names before this and the 360 rules over all.3 - If I had a complaint to air, it is that the bluetooth is scratchy at best. (Depending on where it is placed) But works as advertised!4 - The unit is amazing! Great reception, great battary life, awesome accessories, easy to update, & out of the box simplicty is a plus!5 - The only needless function to me is the MP3 (in car) but might be a plus while walking.You can not go wrong with the 360. (As of 11/2007)Ahead of its time - Enjoy = )
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this camera! It takes great pictures no matter what the conditions! I purchased a 2gig memory for it and can take tons of great pics and video. The battery lasts a really long time and its easy to charge. The charger doesn't have a cord so I leave it plugged in the kitchen and just put in the battery every few days. The different settings & menus are easy to get to and easy to see even without my glasses on that big screen. I cannot say enough good things about this camera. If you need a pociet sized good quality camera, buy this!
The scanner produces excellent quality images. The process is fast and easy. I have successfully scanned color and black and White negatives as well as slides. All with good results. The software is adequate but somewhat prone to crashing (Windows XP Machine). The auto slide feeder, if used, is problematic unless modified to reduce jamming.
I am well satisfied with the scanner. I am very pleased with the results so far. I haven't scanned any of my really old slides as yet and I imagine the quality will not be as good since the quality of the slides is not as good either. The only drawback I've found is it's speed. It's slower than my regular document scanner but I have no idea how it compares to other scanners with slide capability.
We upgraded our antennae, and rotator last summer.The control box didn't even last a year.
I read through most of the reviews and bought 2 pairs, one for my wife and one for me. We both like the sound these things put out and neither of us felt the bass was overpowering.We use a 1st Gen iPod Nano and listen to just about everything: Hard Trance, Tech House, Hip Hop, Rap, Classical, Speed Metal, Alternative, Industrial and Hard Rock- pretty much anything except Country.I found the "Acoustic" EQ setting to give the best overall sound and these earbuds are much better by far than the factory earbuds.You're doing yourself a dis-service if you're unwilling to experiment with the sound settings on your player to get the best sound for your music tastes. If better sounding music isn't important to you, there's no need to read any further.Take the extra 30 seconds and make sure you have the right size pad for your ear canal before using them (don't be lazy and then complain about the poor sound quality if you don't). If sized correctly, the earbuds should block-out most of the outside noise and your ears will sound like they are "plugged" when wearing the buds.The only down side is the build quality (which isn't that much of an issue at this price-point). Just be careful when you pull them out of your iPod, or whatever you're using, and hold on to the base of the plug instead of yanking on the wire to disconnect them.I will definitely buy these again, if they're still available--if/when this pair stops working.UPDATE: 3-30-2010I've used these for about 6 months now and wanted to add that they are VERY efficient (use less power). I get much longer use out of my iPod and can go for longer periods of time before having to charge it. Also, I only need to turn the volume to about half-way with these earbuds, where I had to almost max-out the volume with the factory buds.
After my home and office was hit by lightning, frying my phones, modems, I/O ports on printers and computers, hubs, DVD players and other miscellaneous electronics, I decided to buy a bunch of surge protectors.Better late than never, I guess.Since I cannot control Mother Nature and order up a lightning strike on demand, I'll have to wait to see how well my investment in these things pays off.I truly hope it does sometime in the next fifty or so years.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I planed to install this sub once....the connectors are fine, like anything though, if your screwing around with it all the time it's bound to break!The connections are made easy, absolutely no trouble what so ever, and this box looks and SOUNDS! SOUNDS! out of this world! like I should have paid DOUBLE!
I do a lot of traveling with my photo gear and tend to take too much with me. On a recent international trip, I took a large backpack as my carry one and it worked pretty well except it was very large.I decided to try this Lowepro Vertex 100, the smallest of the three Vortex models. So I knew it was going to be smaller than what I was used to.When I go on local sunset shoots, I tend to carry two camera bodies and 3-4 lenses. I've tried numerous configurations with vests, belts, back packs, messenger bags, etc. I usually find them not very comfortable.So I now use the Vertex 100 for most everything and find it VERY well built and comfortable.With my equipment in the pack it weighs 19 pounds. Here is what I usually carry in it:Nikon D300 with battery grip, angled tripod bracket and 70-300 zoomNikon D80 Body12-24 lens18-300 lens10.5 lens (fisheye)SB-800 Flash and extra AA batteries5 77mm filtersExtra camera batteriesExtra CardsKnee padCokin filter wallet with 6 filtersLens Pen and Misc.Water bottleThe pocket for a computer is very small. See the description for the size it accepts. It is too small for my laptop so I will use it for other things.The pack has a waist belt, but because the pack is not very tall, the belt may not hit you at your waist. It depends on how low you where the pack.So after years of trying to figure out the best solution to carry my gear, this is my latest solution and seems to be a good one. There are less expensive packs available but they are not built as well as this one is.If you shoot like I do, you might find this a good solution.
Keeps the cables out of my fans but didn't come with screws. The eyelits are slightly lowered to give the fan clearance from the grill.
I purchased this hub as part of a network starter kit (2 PCI ethernet cards + hub) and had no problems installing it. I run both Unix/Linux and Windoze machines and wanted all machines to be networked even with a mix of operating systems running at the same time -- and that meant simultaneous internet access, multi-player games, shared printers, etc. Basically, I wanted the network to do everything, so that any family member could sit down at a machine and do what they needed to do.The DS-104 hub delivered from the time I installed it until the day I replaced it with a router (RT-314, also from Netgear). Installation was a snap, and as soon as I turned it on, I never had a moment's trouble from the DS-104.So why did I switch? In two words, performance and price. Although the DS-104 is a fine product, its multiuser performance simply can't compare to a switch (which was built-in to the RT-314 router I replaced it with). I noticed that performance suffered when all of us wanted to use the computers simultaneously, which got me thinking about alternatives to improve performance. I initially intended to replace the DS-104 with a switch. After checking prices, I realized that I could actually purchase a router (switch + hardware firewall) for less than the cost of a switch alone. I eventually went that route, after receiving outstanding service from the DS-104 hub.So was this purchase a throw-away? Hardly. The DS-104 did what it promised to do, reliably and without fuss. It handles both 10 and 100 Mbps connections transparently, so you don't even need to know the speed of whatever you're connecting. It's well-constructed (metal case instead of plastic) and absolutely reliable. Although I've replaced the DS-104 with a router, I haven't gotten rid of it -- I'm saving it for the day when I need to add several machines to the network and I'm out of ports on my router.The DS-104 is solid, dependable networking at a very reasonable price. Recommended.
I've had the Monster Turbine In-Ear Speakers for about a week now. I am still a novice at writing reviews but I hope this will be a helpful one for this product.To start out, the packaging is pretty nice.The box has an outer slip case with a box that closes with a magnetic clasp. The In-Ear speakers are displayed in a plastic molded case covered with a velvet type material. The display also contains two portable everyday cases to keep the speakers organized and safe if in your briefcase, backpack, etc. One case I am pretty sure is real leather pouch with a fold over flap with a metal button clasp. The other is a micro suede pouch.The In-Ear speakers themselves have a nice weight to them. The speaker enclosure itself is metal. There are 8 various sizes and styles of ear tips. I used the tips that were the default set (somewhat of a medium size) first. Upon first fit they were actually pretty close. I did try a couple other tips and settled on a tip that was slightly smaller and longer. They are very comfortable to wear and I don't feel like I have to adjust them much as I wear them. They do a VERY good job of keeping other noises out since they make such a good seal in the ear.Now - the sound. I was shocked the first tune I played. What surprised me the most was all the subtle sounds that I honestly had not even heard in many of my favorite songs. Songs I have listened to for years. The midrange tones is what I noticed first - subtle harmonies, extra guitar and percussion sounds. The high end was crisp but not sharp. And the bass - I think I have a new appreciation for not only the bass coming from drums and percussion but also for bass guitar parts. I listened to various styles of music from Alison Krauss, U2, the Star Wars soundtracks, Pavarotti, The Civil Wars, Arcade Fire, The Beatles, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Peacock, Eisley, Gnarles Barkley, Jars of Clay, Johnny Cash, Michael Buble', Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others. I was trying to sample as many types and styles as I could. I am sure I missed out on some, but with those I did get through this week the overall impression of the sound of the speakers is that they sound natural. They make the recordings sound like this is what you would hear in the recording studio. I am so pleased.The physical quality of the Turbine product seems very sturdy and stout when it comes to the actual in-ear portion. The cord coming out of the ear piece as well as going into the 1/8" connector is slightly reinforced which is similar to what I see on other types of ear buds. However, the Turbines are not overdone and in no way look cheap. The packaging said the connector was supposed to be a right angle. But the pair I received just had a regular straight connector. I would have preferred the right angle connector, especially when using it with my laptop since it does stick out a little more with the straight connector. Not sure if they are changing the line of Turbine features or if the packaging and paperwork was just wrong.The look of the Turbines are really nice. Although the speaker housing is metal is not overly large, it is actually quite small. I am so glad they are not as wide like the old iPod ear buds.Overall I would say if you would like to replace your current earbuds/headphones with something that can give you a more natural sound, help reduce the outside noise around you just let you escape with some of your favorite tunes without sacrificing any of the subtle sounds you enjoy then the Monster Turbine In-Ear Speakers are for you.Please note, I received these headphones from Monster Cable as part of the Turbine Challenge at no charge. This review is my own fair, honest opinion and was not influenced or guided in any manner by Monster.
For the longest time, to me Monster WAS the best. For people who go mainstream, that may be true. Sure, Monster is better than the store brand at famous brick and mortar stores. For people who are looking for a more exclusive brand where you will always get the best and most of your money, Audioquest is the way to go. In fact, when I heard of Audioquest, I only knew their higher end cables. I was surprised that they made cheaper more affordable cables, and even their cheapest cable like this HDMI-A cable will beat a $300 Monster cable. Criticize if you must, but I am speaking from experience. For a while I was buying bulky overpriced M-series cables which are difficult to bend and sometimes the oversized plug was difficult to fit in some instances. I have gone as far to replace all of my Monster cables with Audioquest interconnects, coax cables, speaker cables, and even HDMI cables. In the past year alone, I have spent well over $3000 on replacing cables with Audioquest cables. They are that good! I have only purchased two of these cables (the rest higher end HDMI-X) for bedroom setups and another for using for a computer to a 40" XBR6 HDTV. I get no noise and the cables are rated for plenty of bandwith for those looking to take advantage of deep color and HD audio codec bitstreaming which will both take additional bandwith. In one room, I am running this cable from a BDS550 bitstreaming DTS-HDMA and DD TrueHD with a 1080/24p video signal to my tv and I have no issues whatsoever. You can stick your nose to the tv and not see any kind of video noise whatsoever. With the Monster cable you could see video noise that looked like an army of ants running wild on the screen (from a distance of course this is not an issue) but for those picky for quality, Audioquest is your brand. I have also had experience with Wireworld. Wireworld cables have a look and feel that make you think you got every worth of your money (pictures do them no justice until you have them in your hand), but they don't perform. An illustrative example would be to put a Ferrari body on a Miata frame and motor. That is Wireworld to me. In fact, I have about $400 worth of Wireworld cables laying around collecting dust. Wireworld is an upgrade over Monster, but not for the price.I highly recommend Audioquest and I buy nothing else. To most, the price tag on their higher end cables are a joke, but this company puts forward a product that no other brand can touch in terms of what you get for your money.*On a side note: this is my opinion and if you feel the need to argue it, well I can't help you there. Don't expect me to argue with you regarding your passion for another brand. This is my experience with this product and I won't change it for anything.
I bought this router for [not much after rebate] I got the 704P, with the added print server. The network was a breeze (5 minutes) to set up - I am running a win 98 desktop, and a win XP laptop. The web interface is easy to use, and handles the connection with my DSL provider.Everything was great until I tried to install the print server, when I encountered D-Link's ... tech support. I had to call twice, once to set up each computer to the print server. My XP laptop would have been no problem at all, except that D-Link doesn't include the XP drivers. It took a full 30 minutes on the phone before they could figure out that the XP drivers are hidden on their website under another product (for a while they told me there were no drivers, and bumbled along trying to install it with no drivers). With the win 98 desktop, the tech guy was so bad that after 40 minutes he was stumped. I eventually figured it out myself.In summary: if you don't get the print server you will have no problems whatsoever. Even with those problems though, it is a great deal. Just pray, that you don't have to talk to the morons that D-link passes off as "tech support".
This charger works fine but: if you have any kind of cover for your phone or I-pod, the plug-in won't fit through the hole, and the cord reel is cool, but it's almost too short to be of any use.
I have owned this for 4 years now. The bass sounds sweeter than ever. It is sure plasticbut for the price of around 15 dollars i paid, it is more than enough. Both the left n rightjoints have broken now but i am keeping it taped for some more use. Full marks foraudio quality just like other ppl point out.
I've had one of these for almost 3 years.This unit has great color, The Hi Def picture is as good as anyone could imagine. The contrast ratio is it's weakest area,it's good-OK, but limited. Technically, the power supply board runs too hot (120 degrees). I have a air filter/purifier mounted behind it, this airflow fixes the problem,that other reviews have stated about short life span.With a good H.D. camcorder the playback picture is absolutely stunning.
This is a fantastic point and shoot camera. My wife loves the size which allows her to take it with her in her purse without being bulky. The camera has a host of features for the novice and allows us to play with settings or set in on auto mode for quick shots.The camera has two features that I really like: picture delay timer and the ability to record video. While the video quality is not the best, it produces great family video which I would otherwise not be able to take. Also, the delay timer allows us to set the camera up and have everyone in the photo. The menu for these features is a breeze to learn.Pros: Great picture quality for the camera size. Fun and easy to use.Cons: Only 3x zoom and no wide angle shots.
Was using this to communicate through Skype and PC games. Worked great for 3 months then just stopped working. The thing never left my desk so there was no physical damage to cause this.
I've owned a dozen earbuds/headphones. These aren't the most comfortable, but block BY FAR the most external sound. (More than the Bose sound cancelation headphones.) Pretty amazing. (Would be dangerous if you were trying to jog or bike.) Having to wet the tips is a bit of a hassle, but seems necessary, and in the end is worth it. They are pretty great, sound is excellent. Def worth the price. (Think I paid $70-something or so. Sound quality is better than more expensive earbuds. )
I got this for my son's room and the sound is pretty good for a small devise at this price range. However, when I recently purchased the JBL on State Micro III for the kitchen, my son promptly traded this one for the JBL. He's right the JBL has a much better sound and the size is very small. But this is still a good buy.
Brought 8 gb four sticks put them in my Dell XPS 600 running windows 7 64 bit. No problems at all works great.
The setup unstructions for this amplifier are so unclear they are indecipherable. I am not an audiophile, but over many years I have hooked together preamps, turntables. tape decks, DVDs, TVS, with an amplifier, speakers and subwoofers. I have managed fine getting my computers up and running. But this bear of an amplifier has me frustrated and angry. The manual is absolutely the worst set of instructions I have ever read for anything. It is obvious Sony never pretested their manual setup directions on average buyers. I read one warning about this, but was confident I would do ok. Now I regret buying this amp wasting hours getting it right.
The RR-US500 is the best DVR I have purchased! For all of the features it offers it includes all of the accessories to perform them. My favorites is the recharging cradle (no more batteries to eat through!), the stereo recording mode of 33 hours (and 2x as long in monoaural), and the voice editing CD-ROM. I give it 4 stars because it was practically impossible to find in stores and online. Otherwise, I love it!
I purchased this portable almost three years ago right when it first came out. I hauled it to China..recharged it there and hauled it back. Been using it regularly ever since. Only recently has the battery started to lose it's ability to charge.My child has abused it by pushing buttons, but it has always worked. I use it now without the battery. I got more use out of then most laptops. Thumbs up.
I have mine at my office, and EVERYONE who sees it on my desk wants one. Picture clarity is fantastic. Transitions between pictures are fun. I take tons of digital pictures, and this is a terrific way to get to see them. I have a 1 gig card in mine and everytime I look I see a different picture.You'll need some kind of memory stick (not included) and a way to load pictures on it. Most of this I had lying around, but if you don't figure $50-75 for a card and $20-30 for a card reader. In my estimation, WORTH EVERY PENNY. I just bought my wife one and everyone where she works wants one now too. A fantastic way to get your moneys worth from your digital camera.
This cable is my work around for sites that block my google TV (like CBS streaming) I just hook my laptop to my HD LCD TV with this and I'm off and running.
This remote works great. The display and feel of the buttons are much better than previous harmony remotes that I use. Setup, as always was easy and straight forward. The wife loves it and uses it with no complaints.
I am disappointed in the product as it is obviously not a NEW, unopened nano--as advertised--but looks to be a re-packaged used and/or refurbished product.
I'm a dedicated user of Linksys products, mostly because they're more readily available in this part of the country. I had simple experiences installing routers, USB adapters, and network cards for myself and others. Linksys accessories, however, always proved to be a headache in installation and setup, and sometimes didn't even function properly (see the Wireless Game Adapter).However, with this product, they finally did it right. While the included setup instructions were typical of Linksys--under-detailed and a bit incomplete--the basic gist of the setup could be gotten. It was far less taxing to get this up and running than other Linksys accessories I've dealt with, and it worked right out of the box. I did require a little bit of help from the Live Online Technical Support to get it to initially recognize my printer, but that was only because the printed instructions did not give sufficient aid in that task. (By the way, I'd recommend the Online Tech Support over the phone tech support any day.)Once the product was installed, it worked fine. If it seems like it's performing slowly at first, be sure that you've given it all of the necessary clearance through your firewall, etc. I have Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security, and for about an hour or so, the server printed very slowly. Once the firewall's wireless detection section picked up on the server, however, and I set it to being "trusted," it worked like a charm.This is absolutely compatible with all the functions of my HP PSC 1400, and works just as quickly and accurately as it would if my laptop were connected to the printer directly. The only thing that keeps me from giving the product five stars is, as usual, Linksys' poor printed instructions. The product itself is great, and isn't nearly as difficult to get up and running as other accessories.Those of us with wired multi-function printers can rest easy knowing that we finally have a working solution for wireless printing, scanning, and copying.
I didn't expect much from this little thing. However, I was suprised at the quailty.Pros: Really amlifies sound well. TOUGH TOUGH TOUGH, I dropped mine from 6 ft. and it didn't do a thing. Cheap, and simple to use.Cons: No external volume control (your player becomes volume control). You will need playlists, or large cds(Not for those of us "manic" with music, a.k.a. changing it all the time)Overall, good sound from an inexpensive device.
Back-up is fine. Seems to be working OK. Received shipment in very short time. Very happy.
I wondered why it cost less than the others at Best Buy. Even asked why it cost less and looked great.People were looking at the other flat screens that cost more? I bought it and the TV works great! Sharp as a tack. Now a friend wants one and Best Buy stopped selling this size.
When I first got my player, i opned it up and put the batteries in it, the thing didn't even work. I've read other reviews and they didn't sound too good. I would recomnmend getting a different player.
Though there are certainly other options for softening light from secondary flash units, I have found the LumiQuest MidiBouncer to perform as stated. A 1.5 or so exposure compensation to the + side and consistent flash pictures are expected and received without the harshness of direct flash. If I have my Canon 580 on camera, chances are the MidiBouncer is on the 580. LumiQuest has many options. Check them out and see. Only problem: In a crowd, expect to have it bumped on occasion but the velcro is easily readjusted.
I have a 7 series Panny and this product works just fine. I am watching a fantastic HD picture of the Angels on it right now.
I loved this product, it came very neatly wrapped. Great quality image and functionality. I am very happy with the HDMI and have not had any problems with it since I got it.
I wanted to give an idea of the amount of power different items pull when in use, as I thought I needed more VA than I actually did. I used my manuals that came with all my stuff to determine the proper VA rating I would need on a line conditioner. I went with the 1500VA unit because that's what I thought I needed for the most power intensive activity. turns out that activity(Playing xbox) only uses about 45% of the units VA rating ~650-700VA.The approximate readings as displayed by the unit:Idle DVR Only - ~50 VA(~3%)Plasma TV(TCP50G10)+Receiver+DVR=~300VA(~20%)TV+Receiver+DVR+XBOX 360=~650-700VA(~45%)TV+Receiver+DVR+PS3(40gig)=~430VA(~30%)*Note that I have a powered sub-woofer that is not connected. The wife wanted it hidden in a corner away from the TV. So it is plugged in separately. So if you have a sub connected these readings will be higher.In short I could have went with the less expensive H110 model which does the exact same thing only has a lower VA rating and no LCD. While the LCD is a nice touch and looks cool. It really serves no purpose other than to let you know the input/output voltage. Also makes it easier to adjust the limited settings. All and all very happy with the H15. It will allow me to change out items in the future without worrying about taxing the system. I'll know more about how well it regulates power probably in the summer. I suspect the power grid here in TN gets stressed.
My Mitsubishi DLP T.V only has coaxial digital audio out and I needed to connect my T.V audio out to my Turtle Beach Headset which has Toslink Optical audio input. I couldn't find any physical stores in Saint Louis that sell this product and was very relieved when I discovered this product being sold on Amazon. It is compact, easy to operate, inexpensive and solved my problem. If it wasn't for this product, I would have to keep on switching my optical and USB cables to change the connections on my headset whenever I switched between my PS3 and Xbox 360.
But the viewing screen is so small it's hard to see and easily scratched. Using the different modes and options isn't very user friendly and once your batteries die, you have to re-set the date stamp when replacing them. We've not dropped it in water, so can't speak to it's resistance, but seems very solid and size is convenient for travel.
would like to know if the Lithium-Ion Universal Rechargeable Battery for Portable DVD Players workfor my coby portable dvd
I bought this to communicate with friends for a cruise in Mexico. They did not work well on the ship, at all. Basically you had to be 50 feet away for them to work.Even in Mexico, while on land, they were not very good.
I got a refurbished model of this Lexmark and I'm perfectly happy with it. It prints extremely well in I've never had any trouble with the feeder. It even has a CD that sets the defaults up fast and is extremely easy to use. It even has an cartridge alignment and cleaner function to program. The only problem with this item is user error. Do not use the 'best' quality ink setting on this; the ink spreads to thickly and will cause you to use up a color cartridge after 10 a4 papers; it also won't dry effectively. But this little snafu is easily avoided by keeping the ink output at levels 1 or 2, not the supposedly better '3' setting. Either people are getting spoiled and expect archival quality photos with a $20 printer or they have a lemon. Just make sure you snap in the Lexmark cartridges correctly, don't abuse the the little thing and it will be fine. Note: it is very light weight and can rattle its way off a table just via printing so just make sure you have it placed securely on a flat surface. Maybe put a small paperweight on it. For god's sake, you want the thing to shine your shoes for $20??
Well, this was one of my best buys ever, this thing is really cool, I have a CD with 196 songs in CD quality and with this product I can hear them anywhere (except for plains, in the airline usually make you turn it on when flying, but a hell with them :) ).The only thing I see missing in this product is the support for recursive directory listing (it has, but is not recursive), less battery consuming (is great with lion batteries, but I don't have of those... :) ) and more user stuff to play with, like playlists (maybe reading them from the CD?).Oh, just one thing you get 10 or 40, you have a switch to choose, usually you go with 10, caus is less battery consuming, but sometimes you need 40, like when going to run (yep, you can do it if you try the device nice).
I suppose comparing to my last device (IIIxe) means I am not really a big spender who always needs the latest/coolest devices. I doubt I will have any interest in the T3, even if it is twice as fast, twice as much memory etc, as the T2, but this is also true because the T2 does the job and is really ahead of the rest of the industry in some respects. I have no clue what to do with Bluetooth (refer to my early comment on my spending habits) Why would I buy a bluetooth phone? (or is a better question "where?"). You can get bluetooth adapters on lots of devices, but why? Would you really spend $300 to get the adapter for your powerpoint projector so you can do your next presentation from the T2? why not just use your laptop as before? Want wireless? Get a remote control device to change the slides.Other reviews seem to suggest the SD card is unreliable. Kind of got me scared. You can't show up to the big presentation and have no data on your card. So now what do you do? bring a backup SD card?Changing devices every 6 months is not fun for a busy person. I took hours to get this thing configured, and my address book copied over etc.., not to mention the difficulties in learning "Documents to Go". Biggest disappointment is how overrated this conversion really is. Almost every document I tried to load on my palm came out either party or totally useless. A map in powerpoint was unreadable no matter what you did. A party invitation in word came out with only the photo, and not a word of text. Others were equally disappointing. Okay...need to pour even more time into reading the manuals.The adobe acrobat is semi useless too, as only after you buy the device that you find the original making of the pdf file must be "tagged" for it to work right in the conversion.Still what a great improvement over the IIIxe. Great screen, a speaker, alarm vibrate etc. are all great features. I lost interest in some fancy pocket PC- when it comes to intensive computations - that's what the P4 2.4 Gig laptop is for...Buy stocks in Palm because these devices should only cost about $100 to produce in volume. Company will get rich selling these at $300 because too many people will pay and pay, and pay!
I was initially skeptical about these headphones b/c I had read many negative reviews. I went ahead with the purchase, and I have been pleasantly surprised by the results. You will never get the type of sound and clarity that you would with regular headphones. BUT, having said that, these headphones are GREAT. It took me about 5 minutes of swimming with them on to get used to them and figure out the best fit. The best way to use them is to be sure to put them in your ears BEFORE you get in the pool - the ends of the headphones are basically earplugs with a hole in them (for the sound). If water gets into your ears (which will happen from time to time), it muffles the sound a bit. But, even with this happening, the sound is still good. I am using the Otterbox ipod with these headphones. Overall, I am VERY pleased with this purchase!
When purchasing a "clock radio", one expects to get adequate feature/functionality from both the clock AND the radio. I bought this for my office because it "looks nice" on my desk.THE CLOCK- sufficiently displays the time in digital format- fancy "rainbow" display allows the user to choose virtually any color for the digital display.- date and day of week displayedTHE RADIO- horrible, terrible, awful, intolerable reception, even with the little antenna stretched out. Unable to accurately find/tune to even the most powerful local signals. Arrrggh.- Sound Chamber (TM) creates a FULLER sound from a small package.- provides jack for external audio sources (mp3, dvd, cd computer)CONCLUSION: If you plan to use the radio on this thing, find something else. Dear Timex, how long have clock radios been around? My 20 year old clock radio at home works "like a champ". If the FM-radio was a "new" technology, then I could understand if the reception had some "glitches".... but this is the pits. I will be returning this item ASAP.
I reviewed many similar receivers and this one fit my needs. It went into my workshop area & I icoupled my cd/dvd player to it. So far it is performing as expected.For the money it is well worth it.
I've been using the ZyXel adapter for a few months now in a mixed PC and Mac environment. And while it is a good little adapter for these sorts of things, it does have shortcomings.First the positives. I can't tell you how useful having a network finder can be when you're searching for a connection and have limited notebook battery life to burn. Or when you get suckered into setting up a network for a friend who lives in a brick building. The comprehensive information display is better than any I've seen before. It isn't quite realtime... a search takes 5 - 10 seconds in tedious reality, but it is certainly fast enough to speed things up overall.The battery on this little thing charging Via USB is also very, very nice.As an adapter the device is perfectly servicable. It is about as powerful as the internal cards you see in a lot of laptops these days. It does require extra software to run, and that software could be better written, but it works and doesn't seem to add too much to system instability. Unfortunately, don't expect to just plug it into a friend's computer and have it run. Under windows, it does everything it says it will, which makes it a powerful little device.However, the OSX driver currently has some limitations (as of March, 2006). The two units that I purchased required updated firmware to run under OSX, but the updater only ran under Windows. Once updated, it turns out that WPA authentication, a security protocol used by many workplaces, is not supported yet on the mac. Fortunately, home networks can be stepped down to WEP without much loss in security, but business users may be SOL.The other major flaw is a simple design one: the USB port is small and flakey, and designed to be used back-to-back. However, most Macs and a lot of ultralights put their USB ports side-to-side. Thus, the adapter consumes both available USB slots, and anything that might be to the other side as well. Plus with this several-inch dongle sticking out it just feels like it is going to break off at any second. I've already noticed a slight bend to the USB side of the adapter.Overall, though, the Zyxel adapter has been a good piece of hardware, and I'm glad I picked it up. It does everything it is supposed to under Windows, and works serviceably well under OSX. It now travels everywhere my computer does, and it does a pretty good job of it.
I bought this at a local Walmart for connecting my DVD player to my HDTV. It's quality is excellent and the image quality is as great as I could hope for. Don't be fooled into buying those over hyped and over priced Monster cables. They prey on the ignorance of the average user. Do your own research.
Easy to use, good picture and functions (it has caption controls for TV too) wish it has more video input/output in the back (only a Coax IN and an optical audio out in the back, 1 composite input in the front)So far I am please with it.Update 8/20/08:Notes to add on: The DVD player do not play VCDsI had the degauss it once a few months ago to remove some discoloration on the screen (possibly caused by the magnetic field in its own speakers) now it's running good again. (the TV does not really have a degauss function, I used a CRT PC monitor that has the function, put it in front of the TV and it degauss both the PC monitor and the TV at the same time and it works)
I've had mine since they first were released. It works like a top. I've got 512 MB RAM and 30GB disk. I run everything from standard Microsoft Office to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. It runs games, Intel chip emulators, Web development tools, and a bunch of freeware or shareware that is available because Mac OS X is UNIX at the core and very similar to Linux. FOr most users though, the easy to use Apple Macintosh graphical user interface makes this machine fun and appealing to use every day, all the time.
FIRST I WANTED A HOME THEATRE/SPEAKER SYSTEM THAT WAS UNDER $250.00. WELL YOU DEFINITELY WON'T FIND A EXCELLENT HOME THEATRE SYSTEM FOR UNDER THAT PRICE(WITH EXCELLENT SOUND). FIRST I BOUGHT THE Z5300E SYSTEM AND WASN'T SATISFIED(BASS IS SOMEWHAT PUNCHY WITHOUT COMPUTER USE).THEN I TRIED THESE AND THEY ARE AMAZING!!!!! EXCELLENT SOUND WITH OR WITHOUT A COMPUTER,WIRELESS REMOTE,LONG RCA CABLES,AND A VERY HEAVY SUB. THIS SYSTEM HAS KILLER ACCURATE BASS(WHICH I LOVE) AND THE SATTELITES ARE VERY IMPRESSIVE!! GREAT FOR ANY TYPE OF MUSIC,MOVIES,GAMES,IT WITH ROCK WITH ANYTHING!!! I PAID $240.98 ON HERE FOR THIS SYSTEM AND OVERNIGHT DELIVERY($229.99 PLUS $10.99 FOR OVERNIGHT SHIPPING). IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!!
This is the full "Grey" cable set, not the less expensive PC-only "black" cable, with multiple serial connectors - thus the higher retail price. It works great on any PC or Mac with a serial port. On older Macs without a USB port, it's the only way to go. Great for labs or homes where both PC's and Macs are in use. Allows speedy downloads of programs to your calculator (check out ticalc dot org for lots of free software).
- the flash is SO quick...unlike other digital cameras that take a while to take the picture- sound with the video is good...not so great when replayed on camera but when uploaded to the computer it is good- very easy to turn flash on and off with a quick press of a button on the top- turns on really quickly...fast upload- almost identical to the v530 in size, but you can tell the difference in the weight, the v550 is definately heavier- charger makes it so much better! dont ever have to worry about changing the batteries and it charges relatively fast...usually takes me less than an hour- better than the v530 because the screen is bigger and with the v530 you have to put it in the dock in order to transfer the pictures but with the v550 you can just use the chord or use the dock- without a memory card it can take 17 pictures or 44 sec of video- with a 1 GB memory card it can take 640 pictures or 30 minutes of video- easy to change from one mode to the next with quick buttons (the top has a button to switch to video and one that brings up the menu to switch to night vision, sport, landscape, closeup, snow, beach, text, fireworks, flower, self-portrait, party, chilldren, backlight, panning, candle light, sunset, or set your own custom settings)DEFINATELY RECCOMEND
i bye this sony in 2006 and its a great sounding reciever,its working all day in the house and never a problem.put a dts movie and you blow away.
this was a very good price,i would place another order here when i need another cable,quick delivery.keep up the good work.
There appears to be nothing wrong with this battery. My issue is the difficulty of installing it. This is not an easy surgical operation and is not comparable to putting a new hard disk drive on your PC. The Mini is pretty much hermetically sealed, so you will gouge the bottom and top areas by prying off the plastic lids, probably severely like I did. Once you manage to get to the motherboard (again, not easy, and with several hair-raising steps in between), the battery connector is tight and very difficult to pop out and extremely difficult to pop in; ditto for another piece that connects to the motherboard at the top. When I finally managed to push this mini-component in, I ended up cracking the delicate LCD screen. Well, there goes $249 for the iPod, $28 for the battery, and $12 for the special screwdriver (the one included could not catch the thread of the tiny screws). Had I known all of this, I would have swallowed my pride, sent the dang thing in to Apple, and paid the $70 to get a refurbished iPod Mini with a new battery in it. Like the previous reviewer, I am annoyed at Apple for knowingly making this thing so user-unfriendly. I'm going to miss my iPod....
Outstanding! I love them for their sound and fit. You can't go wrong with these.
Bought this product to run ethernet to all of the bedrooms in my house (no more latency of a wireless connection). We ran cables through the basement and then up through the floor. Works like a charm and took us only about 2 hours to run all 4 rooms. I Give it 4 stars for ease of installation because you'll have to know how to crimp the cat5e, but this isn't really that hard to do. Great little package that has everything you'll need.
Good mouse. Does what a mouse should. Not sure how long the retractable cord will last, but other than that a solid product.
Buy this K5 and you will be amazed how will the belt in speaker sounds and the FM radio works great.
RCA may not be the best electronics manufacturer but they do make a good piece of cable. Don't feel like paying more for Monster Cable so I decided to go on the cheaper end, good choice for me.
Great product. Great idea! It was so fast! I restored all my files on my dead computer's hard drive in less than 10 minutes. This product will become the choice for backups because your computer's hard drive has so much space. The only problem I had was installing one of the four screws. I finally gave up and installed it without the 4th screw. It works fine without it.
Replaced an Eosone subwoofer amp due to lightning strike. Eosone speaker was rated for 200+W of power and was shipped with a 55W amp...makes no sense. This was an exelent replacement. Now have punchy and crisp base. Completly differnet and much improved sound performance. Spent about 2 hours replacing the old amp in the~ 1 cubic ft box....was well worth the time. Next time I need a sub woofer considering making my own with high quality parts and building a box...save some cash.Nice amp, would order again.
These sensor cleaning swabs did the trick. No more spots on my pictures. It was very helpful watching videos for tips on cleaning the sensor before attempting to do so.
I received the adapter in three days which was awesome. The adapter does exactly what it said it would do, and it does it without any problems or complications. A bit more expensive than the cheap two dollar ones, but they say you get what you pay for. With that I decided to go with the slightly more expensive one for the sake of a better quality product.
I had been looking Tivoli Ipal for my Ipod for awhile now and after reading all the reviews thought the product would be a good purchase. I had showed the Tivoli Ipal to my Brother (also an Ipod owner) and told him I was going to purchase it in a few weeks. Instead he had decided to beat me to the punch and purchase one for Himself. Well when his arrived and he plugged his Ipod in and played a song, My jaw dropped, It sounded horrible. I couldnt believe this was the same product as all those glorious reviews. For starters it doesnt get very loud at all and the sound is no where near good quality sound. And if turned above 3/4 volume, the bass becomes so satured it not even worth listening too. I decided to do a side-by-side comparision with a pair of powered computer speakers that came with my computer (they were nothing fancy at all) with the same song. The computer speakers blew it away in quality in sound and loudness. I felt my brother was victimized and feel sorta to blame for even showing him the Ipal. He returned the Ipal and the carring case that he ordered with it. But obliously something is terrible wrong either with these reviews or with the manufacture of the Ipal that he received. Needless to say I defiently wont be purchasing one myself or ever recommend it to anyone
I did considerable research regarding the purchase of a flash mp3 player.My criteria included -Long Battery Life (I wanted a player that used AA battery rather than AAA-I already had AA NiMH batteries and didn't want to have to buy new AAA batteries).I wanted Recording capabilities including -Voice recording (good quality),Line Input - to record from other devices.FM radio - and being able to record off the FM.I also wanted to use it as a jump drive.About 10 hours into my research Creative's N200 (512megs) was my top choice, then I started downloading the PDF manuals for each of the units I was researching.Note to others! - Download the manuals first and it will save you tons of time.After looking through the manuals for features and making a spreadsheet to compare features I came to the following conclusion.The IAudio G-3 by Jetaudio (jetaudio.com) Cowon was by far the best choice of any compact, Flash-MP3 player I researched.I purchased the G-3 (256-Megs).I compared -Creative Muvo N200-512, MuVo V200-512,I-River IFP-1095, IFP- I-River IFP190T, IFP795, IFP895, IFP995,MelodiStik SD6000 series (512-megs)Walmart's ILO (128megs - least expensive player with expansion capabilities)None of the other MP3 players came close to the features of the I-Audio G3.I can't begin to go into the features of the G-3 - (see the manual instead). I will mention a few things -USB 2.0 for fast file transfer.- The estimated battery life (50 hours on 1 AA battery - included - IT IS THE LONGEST BATTERY LIFE I HAVE SEEN FOR AN SMALL MP3 PLAYER) -- You can monitor the voltage left on the battery via -"information Screen" on the unit, you also have the option to recharge the battery via the USB cable.Jetaudio shipped the G-3 via UPS and arrived exactly when promised. I am exceptionally pleased with the player/recorder and have barely put it down in the few days I have had it.Jetaudio also had a firmware update on their website that fixed some bugs and added a bunch of features including 6 different recording quality options each for voice, radio and line input (ADPCM wave format is supported. WAVE 8kHz, 11kHz, 16kHz, 32kHz as well as MP3 96kbps, 112kbps and 128kbps are added to the recording quality). The player has "autosync" to automatically start your line in recording as soon as the player senses sound.Other great features that are packed into the G3 are -Easy navigation between screens - picked it up right away - didn't need the manual.Large, easy to read LCD screen with lots of information. ID3v1, and ID3v2 tag support, bitrate listed, battery indicator (also you check out the actual measure voltage left in the battery by going to the info screen - I have never seen that on another MP3 player!Clock-Alarm wake up to MP3 music or the FM Radio. It can also be programmed to automatically record off the FM player once, or daily.Lyrics - The unit will display the lyrics across the screen (haven't figured out how to use that feature yet).Bookmarks - you can place up to 20 bookmarks in files - great feature for listening to audio books.JetEffects -EQ -Normal, Rock, Voc, Pop, Classical, Jazz, UserBBE - Sound effect that makes music clearer.Mach3Base - Base boosting effect that reinforces superbase frequencies.MP Enhance - Sound field effect that compensates for lost parts of sound.3D-Surround soundPan - Left and Right BalancePlay Speed Control - you can very the play speed plus or minus 10 -(have not seen this feature on other players.)The G-3 gives you a large number of options for every feature so you can customize your sound experience.I do wish they would have included an armband for the player so I could use it during exercise -but I can get one after market.I did have trouble installing the I-Audio G3 software. The install locked up my computer, but I was able to install it by running each of the set up files individually.Luckily I can just drag and drop the music files on the player.My only regret is that I didn't have the money to purchase the 1gig unit.Great Job IAudio! When it comes time to purchase another MP3 player Jetaudio will be the first place that I look.
The old GM radio in my 1991 Firebird died years ago. So, I finally decided to replace it with an aftermarket single DIN head unit. This adapter worked perfectly. So, if you own a 3rd generation Firebird or Camaro, this should work for you.
The cable looks so good. it serves the purpose absolutely. the quality of the cord could be little improved to gain more sells
Received them as i was supposed to.. was hoping none would be broken.. and guess what.. NONE were broken.. lol.. they were exactly what iw was looking for.. and everything is A-OK with these for me.. they provide exactly what they're supposed to.. no complaints what-so-ever.. i would actually buy them again if need be..
For all you people who think ipods are the best things that have happened to music then you are stuiped. I hate how they trap you into itunes and don't let you use anty other program. Now I love the Zen Micro it is small and sleek and has wonderful sound. I also love all the featuresThe one thing i don't like is the FM tuner because you have to fight to get a signal. Also the finger pad is sometimes sencitive
I use a phone headset daily. I found this over the ear model to be extremely uncomfortable. When using the set people complained that they could not hear me well. I returned this item.
This kit has various lengths of motherboard risers/mounts. Buying the mounts alone would cost far more. There is also a wide selection of other fasteners with two types of thumb screws along with various other screws. If you need screws and mounts for a build, or just some extras, you'd be crazy not to buy this kit.
I purchased this battery for my APC 1400 SmartUPS. In the past, I have bought from a local battery manufacturer. However, the cost of this battery was $20 cheaper, and the shipping was free with my Prime account. Add the convenience of having it delivered to my door, and it is a much better option. Final point - when I buy the replacement cells locally, I get two individual batteries, and then I have to fix them together and add the terminals from the old batteries. This unit came with the cells already configured and new terminals attached. Great product!
I use this as a final protective coat on my giclee art prints. I often spray two-three coats before packaging up or framing. I give it five stars for being easy to spray and offering some comfort that the prints will last longer before fading. The prints I've sprayed with it over the last 3 years have not devolved.
Opened the box and was impressed. I have no experience with professional tripods, however, this tripod is built well if you are careful. People must really smash their equipment around to complain about this tripod being cheap. WEll built, However the fluid head has double adjustment. There are two screws that increase the pressure of the fluid making the tripod drift back during pans. These need to be loosened a bit if the tripod is drifting back too much. The other adjustments lock the tripod in place, Firm feeling and acceptable. Retractable spikes on the feet for outdoors. Built in level. Fantastic tripod if you are used to cheap-o Walmart tripods.
I have to continuously reset this router so that my wired devices will be recognized by my wireless laptop. My $40 NetGear wireless router never had a problem; this thing is grossly overpriced for the quality & reliability.
I recently purchased an inexpensive webcam, which came with a 8-inches long USB cord. Obviously whoever manufactured it intended the cord to reach from the PC monitor/LCD to the back of the computer, and nothing more. This was unacceptable.&#60;P&#62;Luckily I browsed around and found this cable, which was a lifesaver. It's got a female &#34;A&#34; plug on one side and a male &#34;A&#34; plug on the other, effectively working as an &#34;extension cord&#34; (to be plugged in the middle, between your pc and one of your existing USB cables that is attached to your USB device).Very good quality cables. Inexpensive price. To paraphrase Jerry Pournelle on the legendary Byte magazine: &#34;Recommended!&#34;. :)
This Pen Cleans where cloths fail. It is powerful without injuring or damaging your lens.
This lens is nearly perfect in all aspects:i) Extremely sharp at all apertures; probably the sharpest zoom made by Canon to date.ii) Great range for a 1.6x camera (x0D, x00D bodies). You'll need two lenses to cover the same range with L lenses (17-40 f/4 and 24-70 f/2.8, while missing the f/2.8 in 17-40 and IS).iii) Constant maximum aperture f/2.8.iv) Very nice looking, smooth bokeh.v) Non-existent fringing in high contrast situations.vi) IS rocks; say good bye to camera shake, allows much longer handhold exposures.Why four stars?i) Colors & saturation are not as snappy as L lenses (visible on a good *calibrated* monitor). I guess this has something to do with the quality of glass (L lenses, for example, use a crystal called fluorite in some parts. There may be other differences in glass). All in all, colors from 17-55 are not as attractive to me as those from L glass.ii) Why so much plastic for a $1000 lens? After I used several L lenses, this lens feels cheap.iii) Canon tries to rip off customers by asking ~$40 for hood.What I didn't care?i) EF-S. I think Canon is committed to 1.6x format for a loong time to come. Cropped sensor cameras allow smaller lenses with a higher quality (this lens, for example, is much sharper than 24-70 f/2.8 L at f/2.8). I think there will be a very good second hand market if you ever decide to sell this lens.ii) Light fall-off wide open. No problem in typical working conditions. Can be easily fixed in software. Many people do vignetting intentionally, since it helps eyes focus to the center.The competitors of this lens are Canon 17-40L, Canon 24-70L, Tamron 17-50 f/2.8, Sigma 18-50 f/2.8. I owned both Canon 24-70L and Sigma 18-50, and I can say that both are pretty good lenses (sold them to buy 17-55). But, beware that no single lens is uniquely optimal! You either miss range, max aperture, build quality, sharpness wide-open or IS.If Canon upgrades the glass (i.e. color, saturation) and the build of 17-55 to L quality, that would be my dream lens. Currently, 17-55 is nearly perfect, but is not entirely so.
I'm a technophobe and don't have the time or patience to read the instructions and figure out how its all meant to work. I bought this unit purely because it had wifi and a word editor, so that I could travel without a laptop and still have web access and be able to do work. For the most part its pretty good and intuitive for anyone who is familiar with windows, but there are a few issues.The first issue, and the most frustrating, is the same as I have when connecting to any new wireless network with a windows device- I wish to god there was a button that said "Look for the internet. Connect to it if its there or tell me if its not so I can get on with my life". There is no such button so if, for example, you are in a hotel with wifi and want to connect you get a list of available networks with meaningless names. When you click on any one of them you are taken to a screen full of options that make no sense to me. It took me ages to discover that you have to hold the stylus on the network to get a "connect" option for that network. Once you click that, the status will usually change to "connecting". It may stay like that and get no further, or randomly change back to "available", or switch to another network on the list and try to connect to that. Sometimes it will say "connected", but no hi-fives yet, as being "connected" doesn't mean you can access the internet. Sometimes you can be connected, with excellent signal strength, and still get one of those windows error messages when you start the web browser. If you do get on the internet the connection will drop about once every 5 minutes. Annoyingly I have not been able to work out how to go back to the network settings to reconnect without shutting down the internet browser so you have to start all over again.The second issue is with scrolling in web pages. I'm getting better at it now but for the first few days whenever I pressed the scroll bar with the stylus I instead got a pop-up list.The unit also locks up when I change the clock, and sometimes the Quicklaunch button doesn't work. Also the internal memory seems to be very low. I tried putting the card from my camera into the device and transferring photos to the "my photos" folder. It only transferred 15 photos before declaring a critical memory shortage and refusing to work at all until I put a blank memory card in.Also the GPS does not "work out of the box" to the extent I had expected. I bought this in the States on my way to Europe. Being called the travel mate, and given that Europe is a fairly significant continent, I assumed it would be good for navigation there. Wrong. It couldn't even find a satellite and there were no Europe maps anyway. Hours spent attempting to download or purchase maps using the Tom Tom software were unsuccessful.Finally, being a windows device, this thing is determined to take over your life from appointments to contacts to email, and is obsessed with providing weather forecasts for various cities all over the world, updated at regular intervals. Like everybody else I have a work and a home computer and a cell phone which all have different sets of contacts and appointment information. This seems to annoy the handheld. I also installed the HP photo software on my home PC and its now trying to take over my laptop.I'm sure many of the above are user issues rather than faults but people like me who just want a couple of basic functions to work intuitively will find that this device comes with all the usual windows irritations. On the plus side the word and excel programs are excellent, the handwriting recognition works well and the internet browser, when it connects, gives you the real internet.
low quality virtual surround sound, ugly as hell. I bought these becos I thought it was 5.1 surround but it is just a cheap and ugly stereo headset. if you want to make someone else laught via skype, I recommend to read a joke or something else.
So are these. They behave perfectly is all my macs, never had one fail. Plus the Crucial site is great to make sure you pick the right RAM for your model.
This is a good lens cap and does meet the purpose. Personally, I wish it had a hole in it so it could be attached to the camera like the original lens cap that came with the camera.
Purchased the linksys router and had it up and running in minutes with little networking experience. The ability of the router to do mac adress cloning is crucial for those of us with restrictive isp's. I am extremely pleased with this product and would reccomend it to all...
This radio was purchased as a replacement. The reception is excellent in our area - the only one we've found so far that works, and we've tried quite a few different makes and models.
I have had 3 of these now, and they've all had the same defect:First one I used for a week or so, then it began squealing on startup. As soon as I'd plug it in, it would begin squealing and not spiinning enough to produce power. If I don't do anything it stays that way, so I must tap or smack it one to 8 times to get it going. Then it usually works fine until I finish using my laptop - until the next day when the issue repeats.I contacted Targus and they sent another and I returned the first. Unfortunately, they didn't bother to inspect it when they got it back, so they have no idea what caused it.The second one worked for a few days, then the same problem started. Targus sent another. That one worked fine the first day, and squealed the next. Been using it almost a week now, and it squeals every day. Had to smack it many times this morning. Seems to be somewhat related to the cold weather, as if the lubricant inside gets too thick when it's cold, and after running for 10 seconds or so the parts can turn more freely.Recorded a video of the issue with my webcam, but Targus doesn't want to see it. They tell me this problem isn't inherent to this model, but I beg to differ. Strange the other reviewers didn't note this issue. This occurs as soon as I plug it in, BEFORE I plug in my laptop. My car has a brand new battery, and I've checked the voltage coming from the 12v outlet while the unit was squealing, and it was over 13 volts. At Targus's suggestion, I plugged it into another vehicle and the same thing happened. Obviously say the issue is in the inverters, not my car.Now I still have a squealing inverter (using it now). If I had a receipt I'd return it, but I can't find it so I'm stuck with it. The first one I had to pay to return, the second one they sent a free shipping label.Targus did offer to send ANOTHER, but I see no point. However, their willingness to keep exchanging is good customer service.
Received the printer cable today. Plugged it in and it worked! Great product at an exceptional price!Amazon and EcessBy make a great team!Thank you all!
Says its a cat6 but i purchased a different one that is cat 5e and it works better then this cable.S*** my wifi works better then this cable. Do not buy waist your money your better off with wifi.
Excellent clarity, small portable size, stand. The connecting cable is too short to enable moving it around to a better position.
Used for a month and a half now. Very useful, the depth of the Points of Interests is amazing (and they have phone #'s!). Won't complain about features it doesn't have, there are other models if you need those features. This is a simple-to-use device that has powerful features if you dig down in the menus.A few discoveries after 1,000 miles:1) No user manual - Not available (as of Dec 2007) online either.2) User Error - left in pedestrian mode and the directions got all wacky when driving. This may be the problem that others talked about. Had to switch back to driving mode and power off/on to straighten out. Troubleshooting section in a user manual should point to this.3) Gets confused when driving under an overpass at a slow rate of speed, may think you are on the road above and recalculate several times as it tries to figure out where you really are. Very noticeable in downtown Pittsburgh, PA where there are bridges everywhere. Looking at the display helps, though! This is the only place this has happened.4) Some Points of Interest are outdated by a year or two, just like the yellow pages and every other directory I've ever used. Newer items are there, but many small stores have been closed for quite some time.5) It is very handy to find points of interest along your current route. Great feature, if it had a user manual you might know about it.6) No USB cable (come on, it costs probably $1 to make). Bought one on eBay for $5 delivered. Had 3 other USB cables types at home, but none fit.7) No user manual (deserves a second mention) - so you need to play with it for hours to find the more useful features. Just dumb.8) Can change voice. The option is under wrench, settings, language. The English woman is much better than the default man voice. She even sounds disgusted when pronouncing "recalculating" when you miss a turn! We all love it!!9) Never has directed me away from the destination, in circles, or on a roundabout route. Drive mostly rural settings.10) Wish the distance to the next turn was the true distance, and not to the next "keep left" warning that prevents you from accidentally going the wrong way at major interstate clovers.Much better than I expected, very handy to find small towns off the highway to have lunch or explore. Never realized there where so many parks. Recalculates routes quickly and smartly (haven't used detour feature), zooms screen according to speed and proximity to a turn, screen background changes according to the time of day for easier reading. Lack of manual is inexcusable.
Most of the cards (both CF and SD) I own are SanDisk brand and I haven't regretted it once. I've never had a single problem with any of my SanDisk cards used for multiple cameras and my Palm Treo. This CF card is no different. The only regret I have with purchasing this one is that I didn't go for something bigger. With my new Canon Rebel XTi on it's highest, non-RAW setting, it doesn't hold a ton of pictures. But, this is my backup now and I would trust any priceless picture I take to it.
THIS IS NOT A GENERAL PURPOSE FILM. It's more of a sport film. Lets just get that one out of the way. Do NOT use it to make portraits, or take pictures of your family, etc. However, if you want to take great sport shots, and don't want to spend $1000 on a lens, grab a roll of this. At 4x6, grain will be there, yes, but it won't be that bad. At all. Action will be crisp, and you might even be able to move your lens off the bare minimum f/stop. It might be advertised as a "low light" film: most low light situations should be shot with a Tripod and normal film, for best results, although this will work just fine. Bottom Line: yes for sports, no for general use.
I've had mine (2nd one) going over 2 years. The 1st one I brought back due to the fade to B&amp;W about half way thru the movie (approx 60 to 80 minutes into movie). 2nd one is going like a champ. The fade to B&amp;W is from the cooling fan circuitry failing. The fan itself works, but the temp sensor for the amps fail, causing the amps to overheat (loss of color and fade to B&amp;W). Fan does not stay on the whole time the unit is one, just when the amps get to predetermined temp. I agree about the &quot;boot&quot; time of the system upon turn on.
THE GOOD: Flashy presentation, such as the ability to set backgrounds and change themes. Unlike the iPod, and as proprietary as the Zune and its software is, it still allows the user to copy media FROM the device to the computer, even photos. The ability to rewind backwards into previous tracks. Large screen. Hard plastic casing that is not as prone to scratching or smudging as the iPod. Playback, both audio and video, is excellent. Easy to navigate interface. FM radio. Multiple media formats supported (Audio: MP3, AAC, M4A, WMA; Video: WMV, MPEG-4, some MOV). Battery life is decent, as good as most hard-drive based media players. Available in more colors than other products.THE BAD: Only choice is 30GB (maybe not such a bad thing for those who don't need to tote their entire 100GB library everywhere). Zune's software is not as self-explanatory as iTunes, and lacking in some of iTunes' conveniences (such as drag-and-drop syncing, and the ability to edit synced media's info). No gapless playback between songs. Can't be used as an external hard drive (but with only 30GB to spare, why would you want to?). Zune is about as proprietary as it gets - it can only be used with its software; no Windows Media Player, Napster, etc. (thankfully the software is of good quality) The screen, though larger, is the same resolution as the iPod's. No AVI support (conversion is required).Overall the Zune is a solid, sturdy device with a great interface that's easy to use and will please the eye as well as the ears. If your not looking to pay for more than 30 GB of storage but want something of a "true" video player (3 inch widescreen or above), then this would be a well-rounded pick over a 30GB iPod (Zune may have limitations on supported file formats, but it beats iPod in that department anyday). However, some choices in software and firmware design do leave one scratching their head. Its unfortunate that unlike the iPod, (as of yet) there is no clock, no gapless playback, no games, and no ability to edit the info of media already synced to the device (such as name and artwork).I hadn't mentioned the limited WiFi (Zune-to-Zune song sharing) because, as said by countless reviewers, it falls short of being a plus, is not altogether a bad thing, but is disappointing nonetheless. My guess is a full-blown WiFi experience complete with wireless syncing, wireless shopping, and even wireless web surfing would require different hardware, drive up the price, and take away from the original point of the machine. But that's just a guess. We'll have to see what future firmware updates offer.At just around $200, this is a value.
Don't get me wrong, I like Sony products... a lot. I guessthat's why I'm not too gung-ho about this one. I've owned many Sonyreceivers, and to tell the truth, the DEx35 line is the most disappointed I've been thoughout it all.To be fair, I've got the DE935, same as this, except with a two-way LCD remote, front A/V in, and multiroom out. My reason for upgrading from the previous year's model was for S-Video support and DTS decoding.First off, there's dual busses for composite and S-Video, so I still couldn't eliminate the composite to the monitor, nor could I hook it to the same A/V in, since the Trinitron only acknowledges one or the other. S-Video is only available on two inputs, so it looks like only the LaserDisc and the satellite get the benefits, with nothing left over for the PlayStation. Next problem was digital in, with only three optical ins, not mappable, and one coax digital in. So with high end components, you get one with both digital sound and S-Video, and one each with one but not the other. What if you've got multiple components with good picture AND sound? I guess you've left to route them individually to the TV, then to an outboard decoder or TosLink router.For the price, the DE835 is great. But if you want to get serious, you need total S-Video compatibility, full digital routing, and a single connection to the monitor. If you've got multiple digital audio components, then you're SOL, since only one connection exists. Why have a digital loop for MiniDisc without a digital in for the CD player? It's pointless (especially since the DVD digital in WILL NOT be output for recording-even in analog, eliminating all but the TV/SAT digital in for recording!) Why have a satellite connection for digital audio, but not S-Video?Sony just released the DB series receivers. Avoid them too as they are the same as the DE's, with a better control interface. If you need to go Dolby Digital and don't want to expand past the DVD stage, you won't beat this receiver (especially with Sony's excellent DVD players!), but if you want a world class stereo, pass up the DE835, and it's brother, the DE935, for next year's offerings.If next year brings S-Video to EVERY A/V input, and more (or at least mappable) digital inputs, go for it. In the meantime, persist with whatever you've got and wait for the real deal. The STR-DEx35 series doesn't cut it...
Cons - No way to use this product without Sony's propietary software, you cannot drag and drop MP3s onto it, doesn't work with Windows Media Player or anything else except SonicStage which is a notorious piece of junk. I hate the idea of installing any Sony software after the spyware stuff they were dropping on peoples PCs a few years ago.Pros - Good sound qualityI recieved this as a Christmas present, would rather she had given me bird flu. Will probably tell her I lost it at the gym or something like that.Get a Creative or an Ipod or something else...
This item is gorgeous! The sound quality is amazing, easy to charge, so small it fits anywhere, and super cute! Very easy to use, as well! A great gift to give, as well as receive (I gave one to my husband as a gift and he just LOVES it!).
I ordered a NuKote toner cartridge as shown on Amazon. I received a generic, no name brand. I had previously used the NuKote toner and was VERY pleased with it, which is why I ordered that brand. I returned the product with no problem and no expense to me.
I was very happy with the price for this upgrade memory. however it is not for the Apple Lap top I bought it for. It was not labeled very clearly.
Recently a nearby lightning strike rendered both my cable box and my flat panel TV out-of-commission, via the coaxial cable -- according to the TV repairman. So I bought this to prevent another such incident. The power cords were plugged into a surge-protected power strip, but I hadn't thought about protecting the coax.I had two concerns with a surge protector placed in-line between the wall jack and the cable box: would it interfere with HD content, and will it actually stop a surge? The HD is not affected, the picture still looks great. Time will tell if the surge protector works as advertised, but I do feel relieved to have it in place.I like that it's in-line so I don't have to use another cable. I also like that it's made in democratic Taiwan, not in communist China. I think Taiwanese products are of higher quality than Chinese. Fast service with Parts Express.
Length:: 0:35 MinsIt paid for itself in 3 months of leeched internet from a neighbor with no password protection on their wireless router. I've never had any problems with it. I think it's great for the price. My only gripe is if you plug it into a USB close to your audio/headphone jack you can hear the constant data transferring. It's actually quite hypnotic if you turn your headphones up a ways and stare at the blinking light.
I really liked Replay TV, with its easy setup, and awesome performance. Where I live (S.F. Bay Area), there were plenty of toll free numbers to choose from. In addition, ReplayTV is a lot better than TiVo because there is no monthly change associated with using it. Buy it, you'll like it!
i got this the other day. it was easy to install, it's got a simple and stylish design, and it seems like it's top notch quality so far. it's fully adjustable (horizontal and vertical) and clamps down hard enough. HOWEVER, when installing, use a level on the part that attaches to the tv, not the part that attaches to the wall. the tv side was not perfectly perpendicular to the wall side, so when i mounted it after only using a level on the wall side, my tv was not level. this may sound nonsensical now, but what i mean will be apparent once you actually set it up. otherwise, i'd recommend it.
I was very impressed with this unit when I unpacked it and was immediately able to use it. I didn't think too much about it having only an analog broadcast tuner. This unit was for doting around outside and in a motorhome. Since it didn't have battery stand alone power and was only analog I sent it back. I hope they update this unit. It was well made and came with a really nice case. I thought the picture and sound was fine considering the price. Sometimes I am sorry I sent it back--but too late now. I had to pay shipping back plus a 20% restsocking fee because the unit wasn't defective which I am fine with.
Drums & toner are Way too Expensive!When the drum wore out I bought a Canon MF4150.Toner cart inclused drum, and is refillable.KX-p7199 is also very finiky to install.
Avic-D3, I reciently installed pioneers nav/dvd multimedia in my 08 corolla, it looks stunning, has many many options. Of Course every option requires additional equipment to buy. i puchased it new on amazon for just over 700.00, well worth the money..Also the best part.. it is easy to change the background to what every you can upload to it. i got a great picture of my kids on it!! i love this feature!!!-Navigation- Beautiful picture, lots of points of intrest, my house not found :(..but i can set a Wave Point and label it my address! 15 gig hdd can only store memory temp, one trip at a time. Need to use Navi DVD every new route.-Bluetooth adapter- cd-bt200. easy to install, easy to use, sounds like speaker phone on other end.(lots of complants) cant upload my address book on my phone even though option is there. (lg9900 env)-Sirius Tuner- easy to install, option there for siruis traffic on menu screen, would be a nice addition to nav, but sirius cant link up with this head unit at this time :(.. cant figure out how to edit presets to show channel name, xm can do it, siruis doesnt have directions in the manual.-Great unit. should be a [...] from pioneer now at [...]- Feb thru Mar 08.. i recommend anyone who buy this or any other AVIC unit to read [...] lots of good help here
Soy Venezolano, compre este Item ya que soy Fotografo, y poseo una Nikon D80, y lentes sigma, proteje de verdad, recomendado.... I'm from Venezuela, Bought this Item Because I'm a Fotographer, I own a Nikon D80, and Sigma Lenses, Really Protect, Recomended...
I bought a Marware product for my iPhone and found the flap a little flimsy. I was concerned about buying something else given this issue. However, I took the chance after reading so many good reviews and ordered this 15" version for my MacBookPro. Boy, was I in for a pleasant surprise! I LOVE this thing. It's perfectly tailored to my notebook and like others have stated, the zipper cover is fantastic and will definitely protect the edge of the notebook.I am getting ready to purchase one of these for my partner who has a 13" MacBook. It's a must even if you have another case. No one likes to see the outside of their beautiful notebook get scratches! This is a viable option to protect. As another reviewer also stated, it is a good way to carry such an expensive piece of technology in-hand in an incognito way.Great idea.Recommended without reservation.
This product works perfect...just as described. Quality is great. Shipped fast. I would buy this again. Overall, would recommend this again.
I got this bag for the holidays, and it by far the most prized of my gifts. I find it surprising to be excited over a &quot;bag&quot;, but if you have to carry a notebook pc, then you'll really appreciate it. The bag is well designed, organised, balanced, and made with quality materials. The straps are foam-padded and its always amazing how much I can carry with it. About the only feature that I can think it may need would be a waist strap for the times I am doing some serious cycling or hinking.
Given that the pace of technology is rapidly out-stripping itself, it is getting harder and harder to stay caught up, let alone understand and competently (and completely) use the technology you may have.This little cam is an excellent solution: a classy item that does most of the hard work for you. The picture is always crisp and self-correcting, the image adjusts to pretty much any lighting conditions, and there's even a user-friendly control panel that lets fussier owners manipulate virtually every aspect of the device. As far as pure mechanics go, the Logitech QuickCam is pretty much everything you could hope for or want, short of a lens that automatically removes blemishes and fixes your hair for you.Actually, this cam isn't far off from that, either. The programming includes a whole host of avatars, facial additions, fun filters, and video masks that, while mostly goofy, are also endlessly amusing. With one-button recording capabilities and an astonishingly thorough range of connectivity, this clever little unit will appeal as much to the child in you, as to the techno-phile.Clipable to the backs of most slimmer notebooks (but packaged also with a mostly-sturdy free-stand for those of you with thicker models), the Logitech QuickCam Pro with its crystalline clarity and ease of use will make you wonder why you ever bothered with its grainy and glitchy predecessors. And although it may not come with Anti-Acne technology or Corrective Cowlick computational abilities, it'll definitely make you look better than you ever have before.
Large Cable and Heavy Duty @ 25 feet. Using for Alienware to LG 32" HD viewing. No distortion and no lag Cant beat it for the price. It is a great bargain I would recommend.
Linksys doesn't want/deserve our business.The specs for WPS11 were exactly what I needed so I ordered it...and got one. But after spending hours of my time I was unable to configure it. I couldn't talk to it because it's default IP address was 0.0.0.0 and therefore was not visible on my network.I started calling Linksys for help at 1pm Eastern time, and after dealing with a "busy signal" for several hours I finally connected to their switchboard at 4:15pm, then I waited another 10 minutes for a tech. The level 1 guy was nice but he couldn't figure it out, so he said a level 2 would call me back. Cool, now it's 5pm Eastern, and they're in CA so I'm thinking I'll hear back today, wrong.10am the next morning I get a call from tech level 2 dude, he asks me one question and tells me the unit is defective. Okay, so I finally get another one after a week and, guess what, it has the same problem. What are the chances? Pretty low unless Linksys quality control is [worthless]! I figure the tech level 2 guy was wrong about the defect so I called Linksys again.I started at 9:10am and finally got a tech by 9:20am. He had no record of my previous issue so I explain the whole story and he say's a level 2 will call me back. 2 hours later (11:30am) I get a call from a guy who treated me like I was the problem. His attitude was arrogant and dismissive at first, but when I wasn't intimidated and punched holes in his bogus statements he settled down a little. He told me that I had to have IPX/SPX configured (apparently TCP/IP wasn't good enough) so I said okay and as I began to install it he hung up on me. I'm pretty sure it was intentional since he never called me back. Lame!I called Linksys again and this time got through to a tech fairly quickly. He said his computer had no record of my issue (gee, perhaps it was deleted by someone?) so I explained what had happened and that I wanted a senior tech on the phone, now. He put me on hold for a minute and then said he'd transfer me to a senior tech but I was disconnected in the process. No one called me back.So after many hours of my wasted time and shipping fees, I've returned both units.
This after market battery holds as long of a charge as the Canon that came with the camera and it's a fraction of the price.
just to say the VHS tapes are great and all are 8 hours long for taping
This product is a piece of junk. Setup was amazingly difficult (definitely not a "plug 'n play" device) - it was impossible to connect despite the wireless connection status saying "connected". After I finally got it working because apparently the Belkin connectivity utility requests a Hex key for the network password instead of the actual passphrase, it loses signal every 5 minutes or so - NOT exaggerating. The router is in my basement and my laptop is located directly above the router in my kitchen. I am highly disappointed, as I paid even more for this at Wal-Mart for $34.95 + tax. Needless to say, I'm returning this immediately.
My original battery for the a100 wouldn't hold a charge, and I didn't really know if it was the battery or the generic charger, making both suspect. The path of least resistance was to get a new battery first, since if I needed a charger I would still have 2 batteries, then a new charger (if needed)could be obtained.This battery charged as quickly as expected and has now gone on to perform equal to the original.Shipping was fast, and if I can get the other battery somehow working, I'll have two, if not, don't have to worry about the charger.
The battery fits well and works well.Mine had a minor flaw with the release handle dangling instead of staying put.
Not sure why I am leaving a review for this cable. It is a Mini USB extension cable, the only. The only one I could find in fact. It works.
I ordered these speakers as a more compact replacement for a pair of older, mediocre quality, three way speakers with 8&quot; woofers that I had in my computer room. I wasn't really sure what to expect from such small and inexpensive speakers. When they arrived I put one of the old and one of the new speakers side-by-side, and switched between them. I was surprised by how similar the two speakers sounded; this was no doubt partly coincidence, as two speakers of very different design will normally have noticeable differences in they way they sound even if the overall sound quality is similar. I then installed the new speakers, and as a pair they sound better than the old speakers did. Some of this may be because the layout of the room forces me to put the speakers too close together, and this may degrade the sound of the smaller speakers less. But the pair also just sound good together. In any event, these speakers sound about as good as they reasonably can given the size and acoustics of the room. I'm sure pedantic audiophiles can find things to object to in these speakers, but if you have a small, acoustically-challenged room, or simply limited space or budget, these speakers are a great deal.
I purchased a pair of Motorola TalkAbout T5200 2-way radios for my husband and me to keep contact with our 12-year-old daughter during family excursions.Usability: The product is straightforward enough for all of us to use with a minimum of reading manuals or other explanation. The features are fairly intuitive to access with experimentation if you -- like us -- have an aversion to electronics documentation.Featured Feature: The alternate channels are important in our area. Silicon Valley is innundated with techno-geeks and their devices so the ability to change channels is key.Downside: Getting the volume right when communicating is a challenge. The &quot;right&quot; distance from your mouth to the radio does not necessarily come naturally. One can really annoy the person on the receiving end with volume and resultant sound quality. Also, the beeps are adjustable, but between them and the voice volume/quality, it's easy to find the radios annoying until you have adjusted (or adjusted to) the radios and speaking distance.A Word for Parents: This is a way to get your pre-teen/teen to WANT to keep in touch with you. Our daughter thinks the device is cool, and wants to carry it with her. It gives us the freedom to enjoy a place together even when we want to be somewhat separated.
Installed this with Linksys WRT54GL router (running DD-WRT) and works great, I get better coverage for the clients, never needed to be reset or anything. FYI in high interference environments the 200mw setting is more stable then 500mw.
Fine product for the money. With an extensive library of old VHS tapes, and kids who are enthralled with all the new DVDs available, I turned to this unit almost one year ago. It has performed flawlessly. It is a no-brainer to program, which is good because I don't have a brain for these things normally.I have used it in conjunction with both my old analog camcorder, and a newer digital model. Fine.I have used it without cable attached, and with cable running through it. Fine.VERY IMPORTANTLY...it is easy enough for my kids (under 10) to use it without Dad's help. EVEN MORE IMPORTANT...Mom can use it without Dad's hinderance.If anyone breaks it now, after one year, well it doesn't owe me anything. Good choice all-in-all.
I have been using a Canon photo printer, i900D, for the past 3+ years. Needless to say, I have been very impressed with Canon's quality. Having paid lots for an earlier Lexmark printer and it's all colors inclusive cartridges only to have the printer conk out just out of the warranty period, I've been vary of these kind of printers. Canon, I should say, has gone past all of my expectations. The individual color tanks need to be changed only when they finish and are cheap enough to keep me away from generics. Given that the photos that I print at home are not as sharp as professional prints but they are still very good. Overall a wonderful choice.
Of all the smaller digital cameras I've owned, this is the best.I carry it with me everywhereUnique, good looking camera.Easy to use. Superb, sharp picture quality.Functions as advertised. Never a problem.As with most cameras today it does not have a view finder.Framing your subject in daylight is a little difficult.
It was just the one I was looking for. It was shipped pretty fast and I had no problems using it.
I purchased this 1600 Microsoft Points online game card via Amazon(along with a 12-month XBOX LIVE renewal)because it was cheaper than retail. In addition, you're given an option to receive the code directly online rather than await its postal delivery. That way, you can continue gaming with little interruption. I highly recommend this offer.
I have had the remote for some time and every time i need to do some updates two it, it is nothing but trouble. The software is a piece of junk. It is pretty sad when you buy a product and have nothing but problems with it. stay away from Harmony remotes !!! The software installs on the computer but does not communicate properly at all. Whe you go and do a update it hangs up at 3%. To make it even worse after 30days you cannot get phone support for this product. So basically after thirty days you have a piece of junk.
* Buy this if you need an mp3 player you can work out with. It is very very light.* Good construction, doesn't feel cheap, everything works as it should (however AAA battery is sometimes hard to remove). I've been running with it and it's worked great. I do recommend a carrying case that attaches to the arm though, and a shirt clip for the headphone wires.* I believe MPIO is a decent brand in Korea. My Korean friend recognized the FL100 and said he's seen people with it. I was unsure of the brand at first but bought it anyways because of good reviews, and have not regretted it.* Comes with wrist strap and carrying case, although you have to cut a hole for the volume button (easily done with pocket knife), as others have pointed out.* Earbuds are decent, but not great.* The shiny side is great. It's practically a mirror, perfect for fixing your hair on the go. :)* Software is quick and easy to use, though you can't upload from the mp3 player.* Features t
A bit tricky to set up, but nothing special by the standards of today's technology. Excellent features
As I was searching for this item on Amazon, I found several different "versions" listed, with different product sub-numbers included in the description. You can ignore these differences. As long as it's an ACK-E2, it's what you're looking for. Buy the least expensive one!
Most of laptop cooler/chill pads are made of PLASTIC and use fans that blow air TOWARDS the laptop. What impresses me about this product is that the cooling surface is made of ALUMINUM (just like the aluminum casing used to keep portable hard drives cool) and its fans PULL/SUCK HOT AIR AWAY from underneath the laptop. This method of REMOVING hot air is superior to blowing room temperature air at the laptop (it's also the same mechanism used by laptop/desktop internal fans).MY TESTS: I compared the latest Targus high-speed chill mat (Model PA248U) to this one. After running the laptop for one hour on each, I noticed the surface of the laptop (keyboard, palm rest, touch pad, etc.) was the same in both cases (very cool). But there was a noticeable difference on left side of my laptop (where my Dell's internal fan exhausts warm air). With the Targus, there was noticeable amounts of warm air being exhausted by the laptop's internal fan. With the Antec, there was much less warm air being exhausted than the Targus. So the Antec does a superior job cooling the laptop since the laptop's internal fan was exhausting less hot air.MINOR DETAILS: The Antec allows you to control the speed of the fan (high or low) while the Targus is fixed, presumably at high (and is rather noisy). The Targus does have a simple push on/off switch; the Antec does not (you have to unplug it for off). The Antec's USB cord is pass-through meaning Antec will NOT take us one USB slot (the Targus did not have this feature). The Antec has a very strong Blue LED light to indicate it is on (it could be helpful as an on/off indicator, but it is very annoying in low-light condition because it is very bright).BOTTOM LINE: Because the cooling surface is made of aluminum and because the fans work to draw hot air away from the laptop (much like your laptop's internal fan), Antec is a superior product. Also, my simple tests showed that the laptop was cooler using Antec.
For long time I do not keep my eye on my speed that's why I get tickets from time to time but after I got the cobra it worn me now I am used to it no more paying extra for speeding.
What little scanning I have done so far ( between constant freeze ups ) has been good. The problem is that it is constantly freezing up on me. I have a new Apple G5 dual processor running OSX 10.3.8 and I can only get a few slides in at a time. I have tried calling Minolta numerous times but it has to be done at their convenience. I work full time and have difficulty contacting them at their specific working hours. They sound sympathetic on the phone but my scanner still does not work proper. The one time that I did get to talk to a technician he had me unplug all other USB devices because he said the Scan Dual IV does not play well with others, I did not read that in the owners manual or sales literature. I'm not to fond of having to unplug all of my other USB devices everytime I want to scan. What happened to being able to use up to 127 devices on the USB bus. All said, I should have sprung for the Nikon and saved my asprin.
If you have an HTPC then this keyboard is a must. It works beautifully, the bluetooth works great and best of all it just looks damn beautiful. Many folks have commented on how great it looks. For a normal desktop setup it's still great. The keys feel just right as you type on them. This doesn't have a keypad though which should be noted for basic desktop use.The mouse or trackpad is the one thing that I hope to see improvement on for future iterations of this product. I can't complain too much because as of now I think this is the best mouse-keyboard combination on the market it's just that the trackpad (especially the scrolling) is not as much of a joy to use as the keyboard. This is the only reason I gave it a 4 star. I wanted to give it a 4.5 star cause this thing is almost perfect.All in all if you need a wireless keyboard and the lack of a keypad is not an issue for you then get this.
I bought this because it was ... on sale. Software loaded easily. I'm not sure why people are complaining about the loudness because it's quite good at a 50 rating for me and I mainly use it when I'm driving a convertible with a lot of wind noise. It eats batteries but no worse than my CD player. It's pretty much what I expected for the price. Oh, get a memory card. 16 meg just isn't enough for any serious listening. ...
I'm sure I've reviewed this here before but no sign of it.Anyway this is a great performance meter for the price I paid ($50 forone and $70 for the other both new).Car and Driver tested several performance meters and said good things about this one (Google their review for details).
When Logitech came out with the Trackman Marble in the 90's, I was enthralled with its comfort and ease of use. Then those were discontinued and, for a long time, Logitech's new offerings simply did not provide the same comfort and ease of use, so I had to find used ones to replace the one I had worn out. Alas, those quickly died. But this mouse makes that unpleasantness all better. It's lasted a good long time, is just as comfortable as the Trackman Marble, and it uses a USB, so it works with today's computers. I only wish Logitech would make a left-handed version. My letfty spouse HATES this mouse because it forces right-handed operation.
The product was not totally what I expected for $85 (shipping to Canada included). The bag is generic (except it has metal, rather than plastic, clips which are nice) and the sleeve is not as padded as the picture/description would have you believe. it is an average product with a high price. Good but not worth the price.
I have used this case on my Sansa e280 for almost a month now and it is great. The only problem I forsee is that it may get dirty and I have no way to clean it. It protects my 280 and conveniently hooks to my belt or pocket with the attached clip. I would definitely recommend it.
The Auto focus was malfunctioning. It take pictures most of the time. But in some situations, it does not take the picture how much ever you press the shutter.The zooom buttons should be designed away from the shutter.
I needed this cable to connect a Sony AV (3400ES) to a Polk Audio sorround set of speakers (to the base which takes two connectors). It is good quality cable and connectors and worked all great.
This is our first HDTV, as we're moving up from a 27" CRT Akai. Like most of the reviewers, I did a lot of research before deciding on this TV and I'm glad I did. We're totally satisfied with both the picture and the sound. We watched the movie 'The Incredibles' on an upconverting OPPO DVD player (980H) and were delighted at the little details we'd never seen before. Then I caught part of the Monday night football game on ESPN HD and again was blown away by the clarity and detail. All in all, the TV itself is extremely satisfying.I also had occasion to talk to Panasonic tech support. We weren't getting a video signal from our new Cox HDDVR using component cables. (I didn't have an HDMI cable yet...). I called Panasonic, got through with minimal wait, and the tech was very helpful. Ultimately, it turns out that the issue was with the DVR, not the TV. My assessment of Panasonic customer service is very high based on this one support issue.Bottom line -- If you are looking for an outstanding plasma HDTV, you can't go wrong with this one.
I added this to a D-Link 625 in hopes of boosting the signal.It was recommended for my model router. My "bars" went from 3 or 4 (very good to excellent) to 1 to 2 (very low to low...and sometimes no signal at all!)I moved it all over the place and it stayed at a very low level. The antenna that came with the router was much better. I am returning it.
Pretty much performs as advertised, right up to the point when it stops functioning 6 months after you own it.
I purchased this to be able do updates to an associate's laptop at my home. The laptop is running Win XP home. When I received the adapter, I followed the enclosed instructions for hooking it up and it worked perfectly the first time. I did not need the enclosed drivers disc. Much cheaper than buying a PC card to connect to the net.
Very easy to install. I had limited clearance and this worked perfectly for my application. Works well. Powerful, consistent operation. I have no complaints whatsoever regarding this opener.
This product died twice on me in less than 14 months. The first time it was replaced under warranty and the second time it died shortly after the warranty expired. Aside from that there were no issues with multiple PCs (up to 6) plus several wireless devices. Naturally I'm unhappy with the longevity so replaced it with a non-Netgear product.
This product is very good. It does not lack any aspect of sound. And it's a bang for your buck
Was super fast and what I asked for. Was able to fill to full capacity. I even bought another one after it worked out so good. I had another binder that i couldnt fill all the way and unable to turn the pages. So I was happy to recieve this quality. product.
This product works as well as the Nike+ shoes.
I have always been a Sony fan. On this item I have mixed feelings. I cannot say I enjoy the headset completely. They seem to catch quite a lot of interference. I tried adjusting the output volume of the TV unsuccessfully. But I must say, probably it is not just the phones. My wireless phone, the internet modem, a wireless mouse and my wireless router are all located nearby without any possibility to place the headphone's transmitter far from all those devices. I don't know if that is the cause.The headset is very comfortable to wear and I use them frequently but the interference is a little bit annoying.
This is the perfect size for me. It's fairly narrow enough that it doesn't take up much desk space, but yet a bit longer than the normal, so you have room on top to place notes, pens, etc.
I was shocked when this devices worked for our camera. We haven't been in a situation to actually use it while shooting, but it does work as I was hoping and was a great gift.
First let me start by saying this thing sounds great. The bad thing is most houses have 16" stud spacing. If you are actually constructing a room, plan for this. You'll need 24" stud spacing. Now, if this fits the bill and you're able to fit this, you'll love it. The clarity is excellent. You hear every bit of what you should with a center channel. The dual kevlar woofers are well built, the tweeter is crisp, construction quality is top notch, and the grill is elegantly curved versus flat. I didn't use the "glue" to hold the grill on. It stays on without the mess. The color, like most in wall or in ceiling speakers, is more off white, so don't expect brilliant white. I gave it a 4 star because of the width restriction.
I bought this armband soon after I bought the IPOD Shuffle when it first came out in 2005. After countless workouts in the gym and miles of running on the road, it just now needs to be replaced. Great product.
Weighing in at 13 pounds, this is not as &quot;portable&quot; as you might hope, but its great for the work place, and the MiniDisc features make you very popular with freinds and co-workers alike. It sounds great, especially considering its size.
This is the BEST razor I have used. From reading the other people reviews who already own this product, it does what it says. It will give you a close shave and will trim your facial hair down to the root. Now my upper lip has no hair whatsoever
Are you looking for an awesome deal on a laptop? Need the best Tablet PC on the market? Are you a student that has difficulty with there typing skills? Are you an office worker that thinks they can be more productive if they didn?t have to type everything? Do you need an excellent computer, but don't want to pay $2,000* + on a computer that's not as good as the M275? If you answered yes to any of these questions than the Gateway** M275 convertible tablet pc is the right choice for you. Now you?re probably saying ok here?s a laptop reasonably priced nothing special hmm... next! WRONG the M275 unlike most tablets that don't have built in keyboards and, unlike most laptops that don't offer handwriting recondition the M275 offers the best of both worlds, when you first open it up it's a normal laptop, then all you have to do is turn the screen, push a button and Boom? it instantly becomes a tablet. What is a tablet you ask, a tablet is a special type of computer with special software made by Microsoft*** that offers converted handwriting recondition, that means that with a special pen (Included) you can write on the screen press a button and BOOM!!! It converts your handwriting. As well as offering handwriting recondition it also offers a 14? screen, something only offered by two manufacturers of tablets (Gateway** and Acer**) in addition it also offers a memory card reader so if you are going on vacation and you?re bringing along your digital camera you don?t have to pack a cable for your digital camera (if it supports SD, Memory Stick**, or Smart Media) This is why I think the M275 is a excellent system!!!!By Andrew Kostin -- Student&lt;P(...)** products/companies are registered trademarks of there respected owners
I bought this for a backup power for our company data center. It has come in handy a couple of times and it works great. We have not used the radio or the Power utlity much but all features work well enough. I am happy with the Black and Decker lantern and would recommend it.
I always thought that it was as small as my palm like they mentionned, but, no, it's huge! Unfold it, and impress everybody in the room! The keys on it are larger than regular keyboards, but I wonder why they say that it's full size when it's actually BIGGER.What you find in the box : -A manual in different laguages(it was odd when I first opened the box and saw a thick manual, some papers, and a cd in another plastic wrapping). -The keyboard in a cheap case.The body feels kinda solid when folded, but it's fragile unfolded. It's easy to break in half the parts and the keys are held by two pieces of plastic. I recommend NOT to type on your lap very hard or it will break.Pros : -Wonderful when you don't have a laptop with you! When you have a busy schedule and time is flying by, grap your palm and keyboard and go! Laptops are still wonderful, but the expensive batteries die quickly and you have to wait for it to start!-It's the best way to enter text quickly without making many mistakes. Graffiti is good if you have small text to write or you're on the go, but did you calculate how many words you write in a minute when you have a full page to write? Or did you count the number of mistakes you make?-More shortcuts are always good!-The size of this thing is tiny. It's still bigger than a Palm and even heavier, but could you find better?-It unfolds in a second and it's ready to be used in another 2 or 3 seconds. That fast? Yep, you might find it odd at first, but you'll master it! Just slide the button, unfold, slide the pieces of the keyboard into one, retract the sync, retract the cheap palm-holder from beneath, and then plug it in, plug it in!Cons : -The price hurt a lot to my budget so I have to hold back my Mp3 player watch. 2/3's of the palm m100's price is disapointing...-It's easy to break when you don't pay attention. Don't drop it, fold it the wrong side, drop liquids on it, no food, children are gonna destroy it, and don't eat it. Don't think that it's super duper solid because yoou paid a hundred bucks for it, it's mostly made in plastic!-Nothing much to complain about, just don't break it. Crazy glue if you have to but no soldering! And also typing hard on it is nor recommended unless you won a thousand of them.If you're not sure of buying it, you can take my advise : &quot;If you need it, buy it&quot;. This is the best sentence that can make you save some money from buying junk. Also the only weird thing in the box is the cd. The good stuff in it are the 27k .prc program that you MUST install on your palm in order to use the keyboard, the manual, Acrobat Reader 4.0(I think), and some unimportant files. The total is... around 6 megs. Why could they put the program and the manual in a disk and leave a link to download the recent Acrobat Reader? My pics of it are soon gonna be availabe if you ask me... Good luck!
I purchased one a year ago. Worked great with an external eSATA RAID array.So I got a second, and recently a third. I have used them with and without the included RAID software - no problems with any configuration. And the speed is great - no more external USB drives for me! I also picked up a cardbus eSATA card for my laptops (also made by Addonics) and can pass bare drives back and forth between any machine in the 'fleet' easily.Quality and performance are both great. They are a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for and I am 100% satisfied.NOTE - I have used these on PCI and PCI-X motherboards - PCI-X (as expected) is a tad faster, but I have had no issues with the PCI configuration.
Before purchasing this Audiovox FM modulator, I was one of many struggling with the woes of not having an aux input to play my mp3 player in my car. I tried three different FM transmitters (two Griffin ones and one Monster one), and none of them worked as advertised. I am very particular when it comes to sound quality, and I always found myself frustrated, and, in some cases, endangering my life as I struggled to get the transmitter to work while driving (pretty silly, I know).Luckily, I found a writeup on FM modulators, which peaked my interest enough to start investigating them. I found this Audiovox FM modulator, noticed the fair price (about 35 bucks when everything was said and done), and purchased it.Everybody who gave this product a positive review is 100% correct. It works just as advertised--if not better. The sound quality is comparable to a CD's, and is virtually noise-free in my car (a '98 Buick LeSabre). The unit is small and comes with everything necessary to install it (outside of antenna adapters for certain car models). Perhaps best of all, it allows you to avoid removing the factory radio and installing a new one, which usually ends up looking tacky, regardless of how good of a job you do. The console is still original, yet a new feature is available. How cool is that?However, no solid review comes without it's share of gripes. If you do not have any experience installing/removing a car radio, this will probably present you with a somewhat lofty task. It took a friend and I (both of us have minimal experience with car radio installation) roughly 2 1/2 hours to install the modulator. These hours consisted of finding out exactly which wires to use to hook it up to a 12V power source and buying antenna adapters, since the ones in my Buick were different from those used on the unit. Also, mounting it may be an issue, but it did not cause me any problems.Overall, this FM modulator is an excellent workaround for those who don't want to install/purchase a new radio or spend an unfair amount of money on a barely functional FM transmitter. Considering most "good" transmitters sit in the 45-60 dollar range, I ended up getting a much better product for less money.This is the first day that I have used this product. So, if it conks out on me, I'll update this review with more information. But, so far so great!
Con: (1) Two MR814v2 units failed in the first 8 hours. Outsouced/foreign support available but not much help. (2) Really slow performance for some websites (hotmail for one.)Switched to another router mfg and no problems.
Charges the DS Lite fine, one thing that's strange though is when it's finished charging the DS does not have a "green" light like with our factory charger. The orange/reddish light on the DS just goes off. I'm assuming the DS is fully charged when this happens? Does charge the DS though, no problem there.
This product isn't as good as I had hoped. I read a lot of reviews and listened to sample audio taken from this mic before I purchased it, but the quality I get when I use it isn't nearly as nice as the samples I listened to. I've used it several times in several different environments, and there is a pretty strong static sound in the background no matter the range or the channel I use. So any audio I take from it has to be taken into an audio editing program and cleaned up quite a bit (much more than just standard audio editing) to make it sound more natural. It does pick up voices pretty well, and the range is good, but I can't get a clean audio track which is what I was hoping for when I purchased the mic.
Not only is this an awesome remote. I had this device over a year when one of the buttons quit working. I called customer service (someone who spoke english answered) and told them the situation. Even though the remote was out of warranty they told me they would fix it anyway. I sent the remote monday and it arrived today (friday). Unbelievable. They didn't fix the remote, they sent me a brand new one. If you are contemplating buying this device. do it.
The Shredder attachment is making long flat spaghetti like piecesI was expected short shredded onesI guess I will continue use my old hand shredder
I got this router because it had a HUGE rebate. I mean huge. So I wasn't expecting much, except for it to work. Well, it did work. For a grand total of a few months and then mysteriously stopped. I spent a few days tinkering with it and low and behold I found the problem! The Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-port cable/dsl router is a piece of crap! I called customer service and they claimed it was my internet provider. I plugged my computer into my DSL modem and that seemed to work, so I tried the router again and to my surprise it still didn't work. I bought an Apple Airport and have had no problems since... THE END
These earbuds are absolutely fantastic. I bought them to replace my original iPod earbuds. The Sony set fits slightly better, having a smaller rounded "bud" with a small rectangle on each. When worn properly, with the little rectangle pointed toward the back of your head, these fit nicely into just about any size ear.As for the sound, it is robust. The highs are nice and clean, the midranges wonderful, and the lows come through very well. Considering these are fairly inexpensive, they are superior in performance.I would buy these again.The only con I can see is the wires to each earbud seem to twist constantly and have to be periodically "spun" in the opposite direction of the tangle to be untangled. Over time I suppose this might cause the product to fail, although I've had them for over half a year with no issues.
It might be a bit more expensive than other music players, but when it comes to managing all your stuff and being to find that 1 particular song in the 30 gb. of songs you can have, the iPod pays off immediately.
I used it for about two months before it completely locked up and no amount of formatting, flashing or resetting the player would get it to work.I called customer support and they told me to ship it to them and they would send a replacement out in 3 business days.( I have the emails to prove it)2 weeks go by and no player, so I called customer support and they give me the run around.They make you call three different numbers and then the last one just hangs up on you.I called them back and they gave me a fourth number to call, where you guessed it, I was told to call the first number.8OI called the first number again and after 20 minutes on hold they told me to call back tomorrow.This a true story and no I wasn't rude to them.
Exactly what my wife wanted. It has lots of storage and was easy to put together. It also matches our other furniture!
It is not dove gray but a dull cream color - so thin it tangles easily but does the job intended.
Although the product has an somewhat unique design, it got comfy to work with in a matter of minutes. I'm sure it will help with CT syndrome as I found the product to release tension in my arm.
I've hook up this unit for my wireless devices. This is ideal for me because I currently don't have the right tools to drill out holes throughout my home office. So, this wireless solution saved the day. No wires needed. Recommendation: Strong Buy
Just got this camera and am enjoying the Canon product for the first time. After lots of research and discussion I decided on the SD700IS. So far it has not disappointed. Very easy to use and forces an amature like myself to start educating himself. The automatic settings are precise and very reliable; yet I can tell that once I start gaining understanding about when I should apply certain elements offered in the manuel setting they will be easy to employ. Love the speedy turnaround time between shots. I also really enjoy the fact that the image stabilizing tool is valuable to the outcome of almost every auto setting shot I have taken. If I am moving...no problem. If the subject is moving...no problem. This is an easy to carry, easy to travel with, and easy to function camera that should be in the hands of all parents who want to be able to capture those unexpected moments that should be immortalized.
Product worked, but it took a gorilla to get it open to insert a tape. Had to use a tool to press the button everytime to get it open. Would not recommend.
Got this item for my Grandparents for Christmas I even preloaded pictures on a memory card for them to show them on Christmas day. What a bummer the frame didn't even work. I can't get it to do anything no matter what I do. Support is horrible 6-8 week for replacement!! Save yourself headaches and get some other frame its worth the extra money!
We LOVE the Presto printer. With this machine our mother is able to receive updated photos of her grandchildren on a daily basis. It is so easy for her to use. As the account manager I am told everything, even if her ink levels are getting low so that I can buy a new cartridge and she never has to do a thing. The internet frustrated her and she eventually gave up on it. The only thing she missed was the emails and photos...now she can get those with ease.Wonderful! We Love it!!
works just as described good quality. holds cd's and dvd's just fine. easy to get disc in and out nice handle
The Olympus Stylus 410 is great for my needs. I use it for snapping photos around campus and on outdoor adventures. The 410 takes quality photos outside, but inside is a different story. When the light is good, and flash is not required, the photos come out very well. When flash is required, people often complain about how bright it is--and how much more brighter it is than other cameras. The flash also makes the photos turn out horribly, in some instances.If you need a digital camera for outdoors/recreational use, the 410 should suit you well. Not only does the camera take excellent outdoor photos, it also makes reds and blues more radiant. I look forward to boating and canoeing this summer! One suggestion: buy a 128 or 256 MB card-you'll need it!
As a scuba diver, I became frustrated with the amount of issues that occurred with regular film cameras underwater. If I missed a shot, I would not know it until four days later. When the time came for the trip down to Key Largo, I looked for a cheap yet working alternative. This camera is your solution. Taking fairly good pictures underwater, with an instant read-back on what the picture looks like makes a huge difference. After I photoshopped the colors back into the photos, they looked great.The camera is rated to 125 ft, but I have not taken it below 50 ft (a depth I did not having any problems at). The downsides are a three second delay on the picture taking after the button is pushed and a very loose battery cover (Something a bit of tape fixed right up). The flash on the camera is a bit finicky and requires a bit of practice to work with underwater.I recommend this camera to everyone who needs an alternative to the film, it accomplishes its goal: Take photos underwater. For all of those looking for a rugged camera, this is an item for you. I bounced this camera against rocks, scuba weights, walls, and other items on my trip.
I received my iPod Mini just days ago, and am already hooked on it. Since I'm a Mac user setting up the iPod and getting it running is as easy as 1-2-3. I've easily loaded my favorite songs from over 30 different CDs. I'm amazed at the sound quality it delivers. My only complaint is:1. The unit does not come with earphones, which seems like buying a car without a steering wheel.If you're a pseudo techie you've gotta' got an iPod. Make mine green!
I own several AA and AAA batteries that fully comply with the specs of supposedly compatible batteries for this charger and it accepts NONE of them. It works 100% of the time with the Sony's, and 0% of the time with any other battery types I tried (AAA 200 mah, AA 1300 mah, 2000mah). I'm quite disappointed.If you're looking for a universal charger, look elsewhere.
Last week I set up my new brand new screamin' fast Dell XPS and plugged in the cheap Dell twin USB desktop speakers. Fine. A marginal improvement over the Altec Lansing speakers I have been using for 12 years.Not being as blown away with the sonics as I had been with the video and processing speed and feeling like splurging, I ordered this Klipsch system from Amazon.I just plugged everything in and was wondering if this would be a big or little sound upgrade as I have not upgraded the sound card yet. Oh BOY. I opened iTunes and randonly clicked on Hells Bells. The bell sound literally leaped out at me at 1/3 volume.....and then the kick drum started and my legs began vibrating.Same with the Bass in Miss You. Unreal. I had no idea. I am VERY happy with this purchase.
I purchased my first 7210 in September of 2005. The ADF (automatic document feeder) failed after 2 months and would not feed properly, jamming faxes and feeding more than one page at a time. It was still under warranty so they replaced it. It was great for about 9 months and it started again with the ADF (feeding and jamming). They replaced that unit in November of 2006 and it was ok for another 9 months when became symptomatic again. I had purchased an extended warranty which was what saved me. They just replaced it for the fourth time again in November of 2007 (seems like every year in November I have to work on it again). The max copy/fax number is 5,000 but I do about 300 copies/faxes every month so that's not it. After going through the repair instructions (reset at least 6 times and cleaning with a lint free cloth and distilled water) from both online and by phone, they do send another one right out.Phone Tech support can be difficult depending on whom you reach. Many have a heavy East Indian accent which creates more frustration by adding communication problems to the already compromised techno knowledge I possess. After asking to speak to the supervisor, we got the problem fixed but not until after the tech argued with me about my extended warranty program and after going through the manual of questions i.e. operating system, hookup, etc, etc. They did find it after I gave them the warranty number.Jamie is a bright star though, he got right to the problem and made my day; he was in tech support somewhere in the world and actually listened to my complaint; I received that unit the very next day! However, that was the worst unit of all of them. It did not work from day 1. The picture card would not work, it jammed papers, there were lines down both sides of the copies even after cleaning. This was a remanufactured unit; most are refurbished. Refurbished means it is new but out of the box (floor model, etc.). Remanufactured means it had a problem and was supposedly fixed and tested before sending it out. I inherited some real problems.I will buy HP again, however, will do research about the unit before I replace this one (after the warranty goes out). I suggest you keep a log of when you called, whom you talked to, what they said and keep your serial number, warranty numbers and ALL info and phone numbers handy in your user guide. That's what saved me! AFter going through more tech testing, they are sending me an upgraded unit.
Pretty much what I expected seems to work well, although I'm not a pro it serves my needs.Too early to tell how durable it is
I bought a router extender recently and it did not come with a patch cable to attach to my existing router. So on Amazon I went, scored this for much less than I would have paid at a local shop and got it in two business days with Amazon prime. Its a basic cable, it works perfectly.
After reading some reviews complaining about how tight the fit of the carrying case was, I had some concerns about ordering one. Yet being as my local office retailers did not have cases of suitable width and height(at least that weren't 8+ inches deep with rollers) I figured I'd give this a try. Since I do quite a bit of costume design and sewing, I considered tailoring one myself but I have too many other projects at the moment to be bothered....When I first went to use the case, I noticed an internal compartment within the main area. This "pocket" is stitched into the seams along the back surface of the case so You are not going to be able to fit something into it the size of the tablet itself. Clearly, it is designed to hold a folder or some papers. (I rather doubt that the other commentors would have tried inserting the tablet in there so obviously that's not the source of their complaints.) There are also two elastic loops inside the zipper for holding tablet pens.All along the sides and zippers there is fabric covering the internal seams. This not only keeps things neat but also provides additional cushioning. However, it would be important that the padding lay on the front and back surfaces of the tablet rather than along the sides, otherwise it would take up space when You zip it up.So I grasped my 9x12 at the top (near the LED) and after inserting it noticed that the zippers were in fact going to be under quite a bit of strain. (Again, I do a good deal of tailoring so I know rather well about fabric and fastener durability.)I removed the tablet and this time looked at the tablet instead of the case. Although I had taken it for granted, I now realized the bottom corners of the tablet are rounded and that edge of the tablet is also tapered.This time, I grasped the tablet over the "WACOM" insignia and inserted it upside down. The drawing side of the tablet was facing away from me but the side of the case with "WACOM" and "intuos3" printed on it was facing towards me. (I did this so that the tablet's taper would give more room for my pen.) Since the case's fabric is elasticized, I tucked the rounded corners of the tablet behind those covered seams and the zippers were able to move without undue strain. Even when I stuck my 1" thick padfolio in the pocket it still held just fine.Mind You, it's important to put the tablet in upside down and to tuck the corners like. Otherwise, I can easily see someone putting too much strain on the zippers by pulling too hard. Now it is possible that over time the fabric itself might eventually wear thru but the bag doesn't *feel* like nylon (which is what the handle straps are made of) so wearing out may not be a big concern there. (Even so, it takes half a moment to adjust the corners if that sort of thing worries You.)Since there is still "room for improvement" I can't give 5-stars but for the price and the scarcity of viable alternatives this is a can't-miss product.Note to Wacom: Had I designed the case, I'd have made the case 1" taller so that the pens would be inline with the edge of the tablet rather than behind or in front of it. This would also give a bit more leeway along the zipper seams. A ridge of fabric-covered foam 3/4" below the top would then keep the tablet from shifting and protect the pen from books shifting in the pocket. Otherwise, a paper slip showing the recommended storage orientation would have evidently be useful for the majority of customers who aren't tailors.
This Printer,Fax,copier, and scanner is easy to use and fast it prints like a profesional and does not take up much room!!!
Best mount in it's price range. Part of a system including front and center channel mounts. Includes all hardware. The instructions were not very helpful, but if you study the mount, your TV, and your mounting location prior to starting, you'll be fine. You will need a helper to assist in lifting this thing while you are actually bolting it to the studs in your wall. It is very heavy and sturdy. I had a tricky installation in a tight corner, and this mount worked perfectly. I got all the key measurements, angles, etc., form the manufacturer's web site.
The ink works great so far and the price is unbelievable. This figures to be a big savings over time. The quality of the printing seems to be fine.
if you own more then one computer, or must take work home, or if you know anyone with a computer to whom you might want to share a file with, you need this product. it is indispensable. I run a website and I often compete for my prmary computer, so I keep all my files on the jumpdrive and it doesn't matter what computer I use, my files are there. I take the jumpdrive to work and can take files home or vicaversa. you can't beat this for the money. it requires no instructions (well unless you're running into situations like described in one of the first reviews) and it works as decribed.No fuss, no muss. no more zip drives, no more cd writing, fast simple and cheap. Only thing I hate is how fast these things drop in price and how quickly the new ones come out with more storage. I think theres a 512 MB jumpdrive out now for not much more then I paid for this. alas, that is the world of computers....
I've had this monitor for a few months now and I don't have any complaints. It's very bright, very crisp. Counter-Strike and WarCraft 3 play great on it. I've never owned any other LCD monitors so I don't have anything to comapre it with really. However, I did buy this monitor after several days of research on the net... tomshardwareguide gives it a thumbs up, especially for gaming. Friends who own other LCD monitors say that changing their monitor input from analog to DVI makes a visible difference. I think in a few months I will upgrade my video card to a DVI connection. However, I can tell you that the analog input into this monitor has been very satisfactory so far. It is incredibly easy to use, I didn't have to adjust any of the setting on the monitor. I would also like to brag that I got this baby from the dell web site for a cool 360 bucks by stacking three coupons! schweet.
Should of gotten a little wider bag to carry my Microphone and cable. Its deffinately usable, but trying to support video camera on shoulder and grab cable is a little clumsy. Pockets and divider makes everything work well for tapes, extra batteries and small laptops.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it. He uses it for deer hunting. I would recommend.
I bought this Aluratek 10.5" frame for my parents at a better price from pricegrabber but Amazon is right there in price comparison. First of all it is one of the few frames in the market that comes with memory built in which is a huge convenience as you do not need a memory card for this frame to work. Pictures come out very bright, resolution is just about as good as any frame out in the market, it does exactly what it is supposed to.
This unit gives excellent sound, inspite of not having a subwoofer. Quality is good even at loud volume. Infact, it seems that the more I use it, the sound keeps getting better.The only bad part is the cradle for keeping the ipod, which does not "hold" the ipod properly. The iPod only rests on it, and any mechanical shock might cause problems. You need to be extremely careful with that. (This is the only reason I've given it 4 stars, not 5)
For the price, fastest speed, lowest f-stops,best control, and best quality. And Sony...
This is the third Chief mount I've purchased and Chief delivers every time. I hung a Samsung 46" and it works great. Would definitely recommend to anybody!!
If you know VB, it will help. The author explains the flowery stuff in detail, but dances over what I considered to be the meat of Excel VBA. Don't expect to finish the book and think you can code in Excel.
I owned these for 29 days before I returned them.Overall for the price, they weren't too bad. The surround is good, the speakers can pack a decent punch for their size, and the sub is quite strong. The sense of 'being there' was good for games that supported surround. Watching movies was definitely quite enjoyable using these.As others have mentioned, the cables for the speakers are way too short. Fortunately they use standard RCA connections, so getting extension cables is easy (albeit an additional cost). Besides that, setting up is pretty easy, and I do like the center speaker's ability to sit on top of my monitor.However, where I feel these speakers really let me down is with music. I tried setting the speakers in various different places at different distances and angles. I tried using the 'matrix mode', my X-Fi card's own stereo expander and just regular 2.1, but the speakers never really sounded very good. The high-ends lack clarity, the mid-tones lack strength, and the sub seems a bit loose from the whole sound-world.In conclusion, if you're looking for just a gaming and/or movie surround set, and don't intend to use them for music much, they're certainly worth their cost. But if like me, you listen to music a lot on the same speakers as you play games, I'd put in the extra buck and get something more suited. And that is why I decided to return them.
An excellent speaker for looks and sound! It gives you the great quality of a movie theatre. Bose truly takes a state of the art in entertainment systems to a different level.
I have had this product for 2 months now, I have had no problems with it, the set up was extreamly easy. My only complaint, which I should have known, is that the signal degrades fast, especially thrue walls(due to it opperating at the 5MHz band). In the same room I get a 54Mb/sec connection, 40ft and two walls away I get a 6Mb/sec connection, which is fine for web surfing (Roadrunner = 1.5Mb/sec). I just have to bring the laptop into the room with the router for file transfers.
I bought this for my husband's birthday. He was very happy with it. It has performed to his highest expectations. The remote is easy to use and even though we joked about the neck piece, turns out he does wear it around his neck because it is easier that way to make changes rather than run back to the table to change tunes or sound level. Wonderful product. Shipped quickly and arrived right on time!
The Lightdome is great at receptions for bringing in extra light. It's best when pointed at the ceiling (hopefully, a low white one) and boosting the flash output. This offers a great alternative to the old-fashioned, blown out, practically all black backgrounds from the reception shots of yore.
Ordered this to take to europe to iPOD a car we were going to be driving. It did not work. OK, it's cheap so I'm not out much money. But it is also useless junk. Do not buy this product.Because I was out of the country during the 30-day return period I was not able to return it for a refund.Did I mention that this product is junk?
This watch works fine most of the time but if it gets even slightly moist, despite its label of "WATER RESIST," it stops working. The screen blanks for up to a week before it begins to work again (and naturally I have to reset the time).
Nice product but it came with one defective key.It should have been checked out before shipment.
I consider myself lucky to have selected this. I do stand-up, and this is great for recording ideas I have and going through them later. I found the mic sensitivity to be really great... and even the included software and cable works great. Little hard to set up the software, but once it's going, it's actually useful!Go for it!
I am just a home hobbyist and I do not have fancy equipment. This paper just makes me look like I do. I love the finish and the qualtiy of the photo. It dries very quickly...I am a scrapbooker and like to use the photo immediatley. I have been using this product for years and have recommended it many times.
Pros:- the 3 drivers really put every bit of the music to its place- very customizable, convenient wiring, and options to wear the cord back or front- very sensitive and loud, also has an attachable remote control so it's never too loud- durability, and happy to announce that the rumors about the cord dissolving and stuff like that really are just rumors. I owned two shures in the past 4 years and they didn't have any issues with wires or anything. (only had two, because I wanted to upgrade)- in-ear technology at it's best- don't have to take them out to talk, just use the "push to hear" pieceCons:- not really a bad thing but it might seem to be one is that it has less punch to the bass compared to other sets that only focus on bass and have cheap highs and mids. however, it's due to having a much more balanced sound that would be impossible if only focusing on bass. the way this shure sounds is definitely the way the music originally was meant to sound in a studio. it's more balanced than any earphones or headphones (!) I've ever tried- after prolonged wearing (>6 hours) it can be uncomfortable
The OS WR 102 is a terrific radio, especially considering the price here on Amazon. It is essential to have a reliable weather radio since mid-Mississippi is subject to killer tornadoes and fearsome thunderstorms. I will certainly feel safer with this one close by.My only complaint: the instruction sheet is printed in a typeface so small I had to enlarge it on a copy machine in order to read it. While the instructions are clear, the layout is sensible, and the programming relatively simple, trying to decipher 4-point type made the whole experience needlessly frustrating. C'mon, guys! Your radio is a really good one! Why diminish a fine product with nearly invisible -- and thereby unreadable -- instructions!?
Works great and my most frequently used fastening for the GPS.This simple connector gets moved from one pack to another.
Pro. Lens quality and result, easy to use,Cons. A litlle heavy compared with other similarsVeredict. Worth the money
i think these cd-r are real good.samsung always makes good products.the only downside is the picture of the cds, i really dont understand why they put that picture of two people on the cd-r disc.but with that being said if your not making a cd for someone are giving these as a gift.if your just burning music for yourself i still recommend this cd-r because they burn good and work great and you cant beat the price.they also feel a little bit heavier than the maxell cd-r pro and kodak gold discs.
I purchased this unit as a way to improve and maintain the already high quality system that we have in our home. I will give my wife's non-technical opinion as I think that really makes the unit shine better than my words could.My wife's first reaction was the LEDs on the front - they are bright - really to the point of annoyance. But beyond that, the first night we were watching a DVD with the unit installed, she described the picture as being "more clear and crisp". I couldn't agree with her more.I also agree with another comment here - plug your receiver into the CD slot. This was the only way I could get the remote turn-on feature to work. However, I plugged the subwoofer into one of the high-power, delayed start units. This seems to work great and my audio does sound more pristine.With Amazon's current deal on this - it is worth the money!
I am happy with this MP3 player the only problem is the ear buds they don't feel well in my ears and you should consider buying a better set.
I love this camera. The sound can be shut off (one reviewer said you can't), I've done it and it's fairly easy to use. Also, if the battery dies and the shutter is open, it will close on its own (one reviewer said it won't, mine does).
Don't waste your money at the big box stores where they upsell you cables for 50-100 hundred dollars. This cable does the same thing and is much friendlier to your wallet! I'm not a techie so I won't claim all the comparisons on technical stuff but I hooked this cable up to my new 50" plasma and the picture/sound is great! Why not try it out atleast? For this low of a price your not out alot of money if you don't like it (which won't happen)!
Easy to install in my Hyundai Sante Fe. It keeps the radio in an easy to reach place and does not get in the way of the passenger. One reviewer said they would like to hide the wires. The mount has a plastic sleeve to cover the metal shaft. I cut this down the side so I could wrap it arount the shaft with the wires as well. (I could not feed then through without cutting it). You could also useLarge Cord Control - Black by Get Organized(you can buy at most computer retailers) if you dont want to cut the included sleeve. Also, I have the Sirius S50 and could only attach the radio to the adapter using 2 screws (bottom 2 screw holes on the plate on the top 2 screw holes on the radio) because of the power and antenna connections. It is still very secure though. Wonderful product!
This external hard drive enclosure works exactly as described and there have been no problems with it so far as I can tell.
Takes a good picture in low lighting.....I am impressed. Very simple to operate. Small enough to pop in a purse. Shows nice quality on the t.v. Only negative is that you hear the clicking of the zoom in and out, which is not awful for an inexpensive camera.Downloaded easily to the computer. Just having a hard time copying to a disc, which we fear we may not be able to do....it might be only thru a retail dealer.....we are awaiting word from the PURE company. The instructions come with a coupon to have it put on a disc at a participating dealer.
Worth its value!You can take neat pictures and email them to friends and familty.For net conferencing you will need a high speed modem and fairly good system (PIII and 128MB ram).It does not work with winNT only win95/98/Me.Computer hangs if you have any other camera software installed.Uninstall it before installing this camera.On a whole very simple to use and worth its price.
Very nice modular product. It fit perfectly with my Antec 300.CPU:Phenom II X4 955 Black EditionGPU:Radeon HD 6850HDD:Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB 16MB CacheRAM:Corsair XMS3 4 GB 1333MHzPSU:Antec BP550 Plus 550WRES:Asus 19in 1440 x 900MOBO:ATX Motherboard (M5A97)
Except for the weird design and the hard to use ON/OFF switch these speakers are very good for the price.
Maxtor made fine products, but they were purchased by Seagate in 2006 and they decided to discontinue the Maxtor line. Anything with the Maxtor name will have been made on or before that year, and Seagate may not honor the warranty of anything that old.Get the serial number from the seller and go to the Seagate website to determine warranty status before making a purchase! Hard drives can fail right out of the box. If Seagate doesn't honor the warranty, you may be buying a very expensive paperweight!
This is a great headset, and is not expensive. Lightweight, speaker volume is loud and clear, microphone quality is crisp and clear. A nice alternative to a bluetooth for the car. Plantronics products are usually good.
I bought this surge protector because of the length of its cord. I don't know how well it protects against current surges because I haven't experienced any yet. However, it seems to be well designed.
Receiver works great. Plays MP3s right from a USB memory stick inserted on the front panel. Ability to add on Bluetooth and HD radio. Aux input for your MP3 player. Nice display and remote control.
I was sure this is the battery I needed, I looked inside the unit before ordering... but the new battery tested bad. Called Tech support from APC's website, he had me unplug everything from it and it from the wall... then remove battery and hold power in for 10 seconds, but battery back inside plug it all back in and it runs great!Thanks APC! I hope I get another 5 years from this one.
Although others would have you believe that Broadcom does not support this card, it actually does. Not only does it, but this was one of the easiest Linux installations I've performed yet. And although my laptop is old and slow, this card outperformed my expectations in every way. I absolutely recommend this card for Linux users.
I only had the thin Canon battery coming with my Elura 2. On average I could take about 30min video before the battery drys. This battery lasts forever! I haven't had a chance to completely dry it up yet. The best part is that it doesn't feel that big at all as I was concened about the big size.100% recommend it !
I bought two of these little gems and then bought two more. Talk about easy to use! Just plug them into the USB port and its another data drive. As fast or faster than my hard drive. Small and so easy to store. No manufacturer's software to get in your way and have to delete--just all usable storage.
It's simple to use with my Canon printer.I took pictures of my new grandson with my digital camera -printed them on photo paper and the results were great.A professional photographer made shots for the announcements.They were scrapped and mine were used.
My husband and I have 3 lamps in the den that date back to our college days. Finally two of them stopped working so I decided to get new lamps. I not only like the style of stained glass lamps, but the shade is also easier to clean than a fabric shade and it lasts longer too. Went to the local lighting store but their lamp prices were 2-3 times as much as this lamp, and that adds up when you're buying 3 of them. Although I don't like to get an item such as this from online, I didn't have much choice. Not sure why I picked this lamp, besides the fact I liked the style of the shade and some reviewers thought it was really nice when lit. Strangely, I had to go to 3 different places to get the lamps since no one carried more than 1 each. Naturally I received the one I ordered from Amazon first. Love Amazon!Anyway, if any seller gets these back in stock and you're considering a purchase, thought I'd share some info. I think the price is very very reasonable. The quality is good too, I especially like the design of the base and it's sturdy enough that I don't fear it will tip over. I like having two pull cords for the 60 watt bulbs. The pole on this lamp comes in 3 pieces that have to be screwed together, and you can see the seams where they join, if something like that would bother you. I don't think it's really noticeable. Plus if you ever have to rewire this lamp that makes it easier to do. The assembly is easy.I mentioned I liked the style of the shade, that it's not just a triangle but has a curvy shape. I also like the design, although my personal taste doesn't like the colors. Well, I like most of them except that the predominant color - the ribbon that flows from the top of the shade and goes through the bottom, is red. On my monitor it looked amber. Too bad I hate the color red. There are lots of other colors in it too, all of them pleasing. (Green, amber, blue, and the background color is off-white.) This is more a matter of my personal taste rather than the shade being intolerable. My husband likes them, as did other reviewers, he thinks the colors liven up our room (which is admittedly rather plain.) Anyway, thought I'd give you more info on the colors since you don't always know if what's showing on your monitor is accurate.The shade is also a little squat, like short in height. It looks even shorter since this lamp is very tall. Being tall isn't a bad thing since if you're using them for reading, like we do, then you get to sit under the light. Certainly if it were shorter you'd have to depend on the light coming through the shade, which wouldn't be all that bright. Still, they're about a foot taller than our old lamps and I'm having to get used to that. Also hoping I get used to the red color since I don't want to have to spend what it would cost to return them. (While it would have made sense for me to get just one and see if I liked it before buying more, like I said I had such a hard time finding 3 that I jumped on them before they were gone. If I had to do it over again I'd choose a lamp in greater supply and start by buying just one.)Hope this info helps in your decision making.
I had been using the lock for my laptop for the past 4 months without any trouble. All of a sudden, today, as I went to pick up the lock, which had been left untouched in the open position overnight with my combination in it, it decided to change combinations by itself. So it was in the locked position but the combination is still the one I had set. I tried so many combinations 'around' mine but obviously there are so many different possibilites. The fact that I even have to try to think of what combination my lock decided to change itself to today makes this a lock I can't rely on!
I do really like this mp3 player. It fits a lot of music and you can add pictures too. Though the screen is quite small to display pictures well. I do recommend buying this player with a carrying case. It is a very small player and hard to hold because its so tiny. The head phones get twisted real easy.I am impressed with the amount of songs it holds.
I like this camera so far. Its really our first experience with a video camera. Its very easy to use. The software is easy to use to transfer the video to the computer. I HATE the software, if you can call it that, to edit the video. I'm going to have to go buy some. The sound quality is wonderful. It picks things up very lifelike. The video quality is good and it has a nite shot feature that works in total darkness. We are going to buy a light for it and I expect that will improve the semi dark recording. I didn't like the idea of a touch screen but after using it its very convient. Overall a nice camera but I wish it came with better software.
Got the item as promised and $30 discount using a newly opened amazon visa account. I'll buy it again next time via amazon.One open question: would it be free to send back the old one for recycle purpose?
My only complaint with this receiver is it doesn't have an optical DVD input. It does have optical inputs, but not for DVD. I don't understand this, as most of Sony's DVD players have an optical digital out.That said, I was still able to hook it up through Video 1. The sound is excellent. Man, I love surround sound!The receiver was upgraded from the previous STR DE945. The 997 is much easier to use, in my opinion. The remote control has been improved 500%.
The idiot who posted that a license is required to get the range is just plain wrong. The FCC can no more regulate the range of the radio than it can the weather. The license is required to operate the radio - it is **PERMISSION** from the government to share in the frequency range this unit covers. Pfft. Some folks...
This was a gift for my son. His laptop used to run very hot but after installing this fan his laptop is running cool with just a little extra fan noise.
What can I say about a replacement battery? It works, and replaces the old, worn 3-year old battery in my RS-800. I'm not having the incessant battery warning alarms from the UPS in the middle of the night anymore... Here are some of my salient observations about this purchase:Kudos to APC for:1. Designing the UPS and battery for very easy, tool-free replacement. The entire process took two minutes.2. Idiot-proof installation. There is only one way to install the battery, and that is the correct way.3. BIG KUDOS for APC's battery recycling program; they included a postage-paid envelope in the box for returning the old battery so that it didn't end up in a landfill somewhere... I dropped the expired battery off at my office's UPS depot, and that was it - no fuss, no hassle.BTW, I've not been an APC fan in years past as I've had three or four APC UPS units fail in the past 15 years, but this RS-800 has been a joy to use and is very reliable (keeps my iMac very well fed). Plus my old battery survived for three years before requiring replacement, which is a very reasonable service life. The free battery recycling program was major icing on this cake. APC appears to have won me back as an enthusiastic customer...
I researched online for over a year before finally taking the plunge on these. My friend had them and really enjoyed them, and now that I have my own, I couldn't agree more. Hard hitting bass, clean crisp mids/highs...they work wonderfully with my LCD TV and PS3. Logitech produced some great all-around speakers for an amazing price. If you're on the fence with these, just do it! You'll be wondering what you've been waiting for.
I got this item and it worked fine for quite sometime, but now when I try to use it, it won't connect to the wireless access point. I tried reinstalling Windows but it was still acting up.
The nano is really small. The reviews and pictures show it as being very small, yet they are no comparison to how small a nano is when it is held in your hand. Opening the box to my nano, my heart throbbed as a saw the tiny white object. Taking it out of the box and holding it in my hand, I realized just how small the nano is. I only got the 2GB because of my small budget, but for anyone who has a slightly larger budget, I reccomend the 4GB Model: Twice the storage for $50 more. As for filling up my nano, it was hard for me. Apple bases their 500/1000 songs on 4 minutes a song. Most of my songs, as well as those of most other americans, are not that long. That's my review of the iPod nano, the best choice for the casual listener of music who wants to listen to it in style.
Possibly the best clear filter out there, made in Germany, perfectly clear and distortion-free. Excellent protection for the front element of your expensive lens.
My old, reliable Nikon point n' shoot camera has been saved from an early death by this new battery. I could by a fancy new camera, but I love this one. Battery works great and I'm off to take new photos.
The flashdrive is quite large, and the downloadable software is not user friendly at all. It has not let me password-protect the flashdrive, and in fact files transferred to the drive seem to disappear. Wasted my money.
I think it is great...I do Tech. Support for a CPU manufacturer and when I am cranking those technical emails it is great to keep me going song after song. The only draw back is it takes a few seconds for the thing to start and to get to the next song. No biggy, it is great and the price is getting better. My only comparison would be my Sony player that uses memory sticks. Memory sticks are way too expensive and I can only put about 15 to 20 songs on a 64 MB stick, give or take some. Any ways I just got this one and I am enjoying it. Check out Sonic Blue's web site for firmware updates.
This is the first MP3 player I've ever had. I received it as a gift and have had a great time downloading my entire music collection onto this portable device. Overall, I can say that I am pleased with my iPod. The pictures look sharp and the sound quality is good.What I am not happy about, however, is the short battery life, as many of the other reviewers have mentioned. I also do not like the fact that I must charge my iPod through a computer. There should be a dual charging method through a traditional wall outlet. I do not always have a computer with me, but could always find a wall outlet. This is even more irritating given the short battery life. Other than that, though, I am pleased. I have no experience with other MP3 players and therefore cannot compare the features and quality with the iPod, but with Apple's enormous market share in digital music players and the vast amount of accessories available for iPods, it really is not a bad choice. That must have been what my dad was thinking when he bought one for me two weeks ago, and I appreciate his generosity.
I'm mad it doesn't have 1-click to burn on MACINTOSH but otherwise it's a great camera. So easy to re-watch clips.. I honeslty have yet to burn a DVD yet.. my mac has a DVD burner but my PC doesn't... and then my PC didn't seem to "see" it... so all that of course can be a pain and take some patience to figure out. So in that way it's not as simple as tapes, but I don't miss tapes! I have uploaded some video's to youtube to show my parents in another state our new baby, that was easy (on my mac anyway). Sony sucks for not making the software to burn it easily on the mac!
I've never written a review for Amazon before, but I feel I must to urge people away from this this product. The primary issue with it is the fan noise. At times it sounds like a jet fighter taking off, at others a whiny AC or air filter set to maximum power. When you're trying to concentrate to get work done, or playing a game, it gets in the way. That alone would be enough to avoid a purchase, but there are other issues.It's prone to crash when you use an app that is intensive in sound and 3D graphics - in other words, games. When this 1st happened I went thru multiple diagnostics to find out what the issue was. One thing I found, from using Apple's own testing tools, was that the memory chip was corrupted. I got that replaced, but later crashes still occur. I later find out from developers, that their sound API is very unstable.'Crashes happen in PC's too' you may say. That's true, but when this so called uncrashable OS crashes, its messy and un-graceful. You can't force quit the program under a severe crash, and there is no way to force a reboot - no reset button, no cntl-alt-delete mechanism outside of pressing the power button for 10 seconds, or unplugging the cord (and I'm aware of the combo with esc-opt-eject whatever, that doesn't work).This is obviously a system that was rushed out of the gate w/o sufficient testing and review. By far the worst computer Apple ever produced. Think different Apple.
Like most I bought this before searching out some reviews. I should have searched first. This mic is for buyers who haven't listened to it before purchase.On my Sony PC330 camcorder the zoom function is really a mic mixing function: in wide shots the built-in mics are used, and as the lens is zooms out the accessory mic is faded in while the built-ins are faded out. Since the two work on very different principles (built-ins are up-facing XY-configured omni mics and thus have a very good frequency response but strange soundfield and room responses; this accessory mic is a capsule-in-a-tube mono so it has no bass at all and is very comb-filtered) the sound obtained while zooming is bipolar (in the mental-health sense of the word). It's such a disconcerting effect that it's best used in comedy skits.If used only when the lens is zoomed out and left there it's possible to overlook the tinny nature of the sound if you need a lot of directionality in a noisy environment (it does a good job of minimizing off-axis sound). But the zoom feature, the only real selling point of this mic, is useless. Better to buy a cardioid M/S mic and let the stereo field remain constant during a zoom shot than deal with this mic clearly produced for those who buy blind.
The Iogear 2 to 1 2.0 Peripheral totally solved my printer sharing problem. Works great with Windows XP. I am currently using this device with my laptop, desktop computer and HP All In One. Just a touch of the button and it switches between the two, making printing off one or the other a sinch. Indicator light lets you see which computer is printer ready. Easy installation!
These are great cables at a reasonable price. They are heavy duty with the diameter the size of a dime. You will like these cables.
The image and sound were great, but after only one hour of playing a videodisk, the apex developed a strange, continuous noise like a beating inside the box. Very annoying! I had to return it. I hope it's the only one out there with such defect (?).
I've been buying Sony products for years and have always been satisfied. While this camera operates fine, the Picture Package software that comes with the product is GARBAGE!If you have Microsoft XP Service Pack 2, DO NOT INSTALL THIS SOFTWARE! I did and when I'd run the software to capture video, a fatal error message would pop up on my screen, something about "RunDLL as an App" but if I click Send, or Don't Send (doesn't matter) it would pop up again. It would never stop popping up.So I uninstalled the software from my system (there are three uninstallers), but even after rebooting, it keeps popping the error message up. This software has corrupted my operating system! Every time I run my computer now, this error message pops up and I cannot dismiss it. I have to just move it to the side and live with it.So I called the tech support number listed in the manual and the support person explained to me that to uninstall the software one must simply delete two folders on the hard drive. He said that there are no uninstallers for the software but I found them in the Control Panel!He also explained that this software is incompatible with XP Service Pack 2! Well, thanks for the warning! He also said there are no plans to fix this software to ever work on XP Service Pack 2! Sony really blew it this time.Anyway, even after running the uninstallers, and deleting the contents of the Sony Corporation folder and the InstallShield folder, I scanned my system registry and found Picture Package dll registration entries all over the place!When I explained about the system registry entries that remained after uninstallation, the support person explained that it was way over his head, that they were not trained to know anything about that. Yet more evidence that offshoring technical support is a bad business strategy.Well, this software has now broken my computer and I will have to pay Microsoft tech support on my credit card to have them help me fix the damage that was done.I asked if I could talk to a supervisor of if there was a site or email address I could use to get better assistance and was told "no". However, he said he'd forward my problem to Japan.SHAME ON YOU SONY! You have lost your face!Erik Thomas
Back in 2007, I bought it for my gf. She never realized it was the number one mouse from Logitech for notebook users, until one day it died after about two years.It works great and feels confortable.i still give it 5 stars although it died in the end.
I couldn't be happier.The SporTrak GPS is very awkward to use with the data and power cable--unless it connects through this bracket. If you own a SporTrak (or other compatible GPS), you've been through the tedious process of screwing the cable into the back of the unit. Not with this bracket. Just snap it in and forget it. Removal is equally easy. Outstanding!
the batteries I received were 850mAh not the 1400mAh that I was expecting but are ok for the way I plan to use them
I never knew that mini buds could sound this good. Yes, it is another $35.00 you put out but believe me...these are excellent. They are very light and fit comfortably in your ear. They do not bounce around like standard buds do and they give you a sound that hits hard. It gives crisp highs and pounding lows like you would expect from high end headphones. The set comes with three pair of ear inserts and after listening to the smallest ones, I was less than moved. When I replaced them with the mediums, my whole outlook was changed, you have to experiment! The plus about these is that they actually are noise isolating and the outside world is not even there when you listen to your music. I don't recommend wearing them while jogging or driving or anything that requires your attention due to this feature. Lastly they look good, come in different colors, and hey...you've done worse with $35.00. Get these today and hear the difference they make.
I am using the Sony VRD-VC20 to record 4mm, VHS and 8mm tapes to DVD at our corporate headquarters for some of the company officers. I have tried to use two different DVD-VHS combo decks and a multitude of other PC based video capture hardware, all to no avail. The problem was the DVD's on those other player would work fine in their own brand player, but when they were used in a different brand or on a PC, the would either not play at all (on home DVD players they would say "Invalid disk") or play once and not again (on laptop DVD drives).After much research I found that different DVD burners burn in different formats. As a result, one brand may not play on a different brands DVD player because it cant read the way the disk was burned (encoded). So I searched for a DVD burner that would burn in a common universal (generic) format. That's when I found the Sony VRD-VC20. It burns in the universally recognized MPEG2 format.I bought the VRD-VC20 and burned a test DVD. I played it on two different brand DVD players and it worked. I played it on a laptop DVD player and it worked. I gave it to one of the company officers and he said it played perfectly. Halleluiah!! This had a been a long, arduous process trying to resolve this problem and now it is done.Go to the Sony Style web site, www.sonystyle.com, and go to to: Home > Computers > CD/DVD Burners > DVDirect > VRDVC20
I have no prior reviewing experiences. Of anything. Yet, Amazon in their divine internet wisdom has emailed me to review this Logitech stuff I bought. Well, well, hold your empty goblets at the ready, for my review is about to spill forth. And I am wordy loon, so better make that a big gulp goblet.I paid 244 buckaroos for this set up. So that has to be considered. Somehow. I am not sure how but maybe you can figure it out.Lets see. It is exaclty what it says it is. It was easy to put together and start using. I would've liked slightly longer cords for the rear speakers so I could run them around the entire room and have people either trip on them or duck their heads from being garrotted, but, I can't have everything.I managed to drop one speaker and the face plate thingy fell off. I almost cried. But it went right back on, no damage done. No tears wasted.The highs are high. And there. You don't have to strain to hear them. I got no problems with the highs.The lows are really there. Like the lows you don't notice until some other distracting sound is gone like a nagging loved one complaining about how much you spent on a set of speakers just to play games.Also, if one was to turn up the bass, so as to say, test how loud they get, one could almost drown out the badgering of said person but not really. Maybe a jumbo jet could do that. But these things get loud enough that I feel very concerned about my neighbor who shares a common wall with me. So I don't turn it up past halfway much.However, it lacks what I want to call 'punch'. Yeah yeah, it's loud and stuff and has a decent range from what I can tell with my neophyte experience with speakers. But, it just doesn't have that kick to it. It's almost all a nice low rumble or a deep rumble or whatever. Which might not be the basses problem it all. And have more to do with my next part of my wonderful review you have been enjoying so far. And remember, I am doing this review for free, and for the kids. So, don't hate me. Hate the review. Or uh, something like that.Also, the bass box is large. I use it as a coffe table.THe mid range is not there. There is no equalizer or settings to change the mid range. Maybe I am too picky but I expected to be blasted out of my chair at full volume. Instead, I just had my ears hurt a little and I think my hearts rythmn reset. But no just rolling on the floor screaming and ducking for cover from the sounds of battle.I believe this might happen to be because only the center speaker is doing the mid range? I have no idea. I just thought I noticed that when the center speaker is not being over powered by the rears and stuff, that the mid range starts to show up better. But is still way too quiet.It worked with everything I plugged into it. My computer, my craptastic Zen player, my xbox360, and my aging vcr.I haven't used the remote, NAY, I haven't even put the batteries in it. So, I will not comment on this other than to say it exists.I do have another issue at hand with this fearsome foe. The lack of fine tuning. I wish it had some simple equalizer or some such.The rest of my disappointments lie with me not having any idea what 5.1 was used with and where and when or how. When I watch a movie in 5.1, the rear speakers rarely seem to be used. So, maybe I got it set up wrong. Somdeay I will figure out all this tech stuff or not.Anyway, for 244 bucks I expect quality, or well, whatever. I don't care anymore. I have games to play.bahbaye.
(The one star is misleading: I tried to score it with zero stars, but the system wouldn't permit it.) The DVD was defective. Save yourself some time and aggravation and give this DVD2200 a miss.
no problems with it.Good product for the price.I recommend it.
Not a bad little TV. Not the best one out there but for the price it's a good deal. I have it set up in my bedroom and it works perfect for that. It's a good TV, get it if your just looking for a simple easy tv. It was coolBig Truck
I suppose this case would be good for the bigger Pioneer portable dvd player, but for the Panasonic DVD-L50, its just a little too big. Yes, it can fit DVD keepcases if you want to drag the things along with you on travels, but for everyday carrying, its too conspicous. I'd rather use the smaller portable cd player cases and just transfer the DVD's to a smaller CD wallet to place in the case. Don't get me wrong. Its a nice product with some nice features, but not one I'd like to carry going to the mall or school.
It's great! It doesn't get hot from my laptop. The price I can't argue with. Other chains sell it for much more.
Like the title says, we are amazed at the sound quality--especially at high volume. Distortion is virtually nonexistent even at maximum volume.We haven't used it on battery power yet, so I can't speak to battery life.I would recommend this product to any XM subscriber.
A weak 4 stars. Product is very satisfactory, only problem is that I seem to have "crackle" from the jack into my cellphone - not when Im just talking, but if I happen to jostle it while I'm talking - then I get crackle. otherwise, very happy with the set for the price I paid.
These opened up a whole new world. I bought both the 1.25 and this 2 inch kit and find myself using this kit almost all of the time. The eyepieces are well made and the case is a tank! There could have been more room left in it for other small accessories but then it would be bigger.I very much value this kit. Good filters, very good eyepieces and a solid case. Ohh the things I've seen with this. It's almost like a bought a new telescope! My CPC8 got a new life.
When it came to printing, I always had to go to libraries or print at school which wasn't fun and was some times out of the way for me. There was also a really old Lexmark printer that our family rarely used due to it being very slow and the connection had to be check each time before printing.So two years back, because it was a great price and it had all the features, which come useful, and despite my parents warning me to do research I went ahead and got it.It worked fine for some months but every now and then the printer would start up on it's own, disconnect with the computer and then reconnect it's self and turn off again. It did that quite a while and the sound is quite irritating. If that wasn't bad enough, if the paper is slightly miss-aligned in the paper tray the printer sucks like 2 or 3 papers at once causing a paper jam. Also when you enter a paper into the automatic feeder they require the paper to be crazy straight or it doesn't print out right. The power cord also is a problem at times; it is connected to this box that attaches to the back of the printer. If at any time it is too loose or too firmly connected into the printer, it'll stop working and I think maybe that had some thong to do with it turning it's self randomly on and off.Then about 7 months in, my printer kept saying there was a paper jam when there wasn't one. I called in customer service and they were to concerned in wanting you to keep the printer and to perform all the rebooting exercises, than hearing you out and providing the best solution. The guy at one point didn't know what else to do that he changed the subject and asked me what the weather was like. They took more than 2 hours until I had to tell them that I had enough and I wanted to give up this printer and get a full refund. They denied it and told me that refunds are only given after the first problem and they will only replace it.They gave me a replacement and it worked well but then after 8 months the program kept freezing on me and wouldn't let me print. The other features worked fine and I assumed it was a PC problem. But a month later when I tried to reinstall the program not only did the program freeze but when I hit print the printer started crushing the paper while it tried to print. It was less than a year and the replacement also screwed up on me and this time my warranty had expired as well. That was all I needed because what are the chances of the replacement breaking with in the same time frame as the original?Both printers had the SAME problems, I had to constantly check the power cord, or make sure the installation program was properly installed and then check the settings when it came time to print. Very rarely did I have the chance to just get a print out of what I wanted with out having to double and triple check all these simple things. The worst was having the printer turn on and off on it's own and then disconnect from the computer and reconnect. Sure their software has a fancy design and voices which indicated the start and finish of a print job including easy installing software, but what's the point if the product isn't reliable in the end?I learned my lesson after that, which is to do my research and see which companies are the ones to go for and not to jump in just because of it being on sale. I highly advise every one to stay away from this product because you are paying to get your self into trouble.Today I'm very happy with my three week old Canon Image Class MF4370dn and sure I paid over $300, but I'd rather pay that amount on a trusting printer which will last me a while than a cheap 90 dollar one which will crash at any moment. Not once did I have to recheck any settings or do any extra software installations with this new canon printer. Instead the Canon does what all printers should, gives you a fast print out of what you need with in seconds and no trouble.Although my full view of Lexmark has been turned for the worst, I will admit that one thing I do miss about the lexmark printers was the convenience of being able to print from more than one computer with out any trouble (although it didn't last long). But that's a very tiny sacrifice compared to the years of fun I'm looking forward to with this new Canon Image Class MF4370dn.If you're looking for a printer look in the direction of Canon because I've heard nothing but good news concerning Canon printers. As for Lexmark I've heard nothing but bad stories from co-workers and friends who are now very happy with Canon.UPDATE: 04/22/09Tomorrow will mark the 4 month anniversary of my new Canon printer and thus far I have had no problems with that printer. It's very silent when performing a task if it's printing/copying/faxing or scanning. I never had to double or triple check any setting except for the day I was setting up the printer. I couldn't be more happy with my decision of going the canon route. The one big feature I'll never stop loving is the energy saver mode where the printer turns off on it's own and turns back on when you are getting ready to print. I highly recommend this printer for any one else that's searching. I haven't been let down once with in these 4 months.UPDATE: 04/18/10I've had the Canon MF4370dn for 1 year and 2.5 months now and I have to say that it's been quite pleasant having a printer which gave no problems. When I needed a print job done, all I had to do was hit print and I had my print out in about a second. Not once did I have to recheck the features or perform extra work for a simple print job. I really recommend the Canon MF4370dn and I know it costs a lot but why not pay for years of satisfaction than a cheap printer which will end up stressing you out? I look forward to many years to come with my new canon printer and I must give a big thank you to the makers of Canon products for making my current experiences and the ones to come a breeze.
MY SISTER JUST PURCHASED ONE AND I USED IT FOR A FEW WEDDINGS I WAS ATTENDING. THE PICTURES I TOOK LITERALLY JUMPED OUT AT YOU.THE PICTURES ARE SO CLEAR AND BRIGHT,IT'S JUST INCREDIBLE.IT'S A DEFINITE BUY.GET YOUR BEST PRICE AND GET IT
Purchased this item quite some time ago. The quality of the product is superior. The price was very reasonaBLE. i'M VERY SATISFIED,
This is a must have if you have a giga network. The speed are phenomenal I honestly am happy with this I can finally stream HD/BD movies and move them across my network with in &lt;15 min.. I choose Intel since I have trusted since it a good brand, even through expensive compared to others..The quality is great..
I was a bit skeptical about buying an LCD monitor over the web, given the horror stories I read about dead/stuck pixels, and not having the convenience of just returning it to my local Best Buy just down the block. Well, all my worry was for naught. This monitor worked just as advertised and I am happy with my purchase. I will never go back to a CRT again.
Its worked so far. I read a lot of reviews that said it burns out after a month. But its been three weeks and works fine. I make sure not to leave it charging all night just in case it wants to burn out. Definitely worth it so far.UPDATE: so just recently (4 months since purchase) the part that meets the computer has gotten extremely picky. It now takes two minutes of fidgeting to get the plug to make the connection and charge. My battery is super old and dies in 30 seconds so this makes my computer more of a desktop than laptop. still glad i didnt pay 120 for a legit one.
Does exactly what it needs to - reduce the blue flaring resulting from Ultraviolet light (with a small loss in crispness on some circumstances). Edging has teeth along with a texture paint to guarantee a grip on it. I have bought a few of them for various lenses and slipped right in place smooth+tight (Minolta Maxxum 75-300 + 70-210 &#34;Beercan&#34; and Canon Manual 35-75 Macro + 80-200 &#34;Beercan&#34;)
Made for and worked perfectly with Garmin Nuvi 255W. Good material and construction not at all like the cheap imitations.
This clock is perfect. I thought that i had everything, but boy was i wrong. I didn't have a clock that was accurate! I mean, come on how can you live with an ordinary clock or wrist watch? I need to know that i am on time every time. I no longer have disputes with my boss about how i was five seconds late, because now i bring my atomic clock with me everywhere. If he b**ches, i just throw the clock at him. Now 47.7% of the time i am always on time!
OMG I LOVE THESE. They comfortably fit around my ear and even have a little space between the speaker and the cushion so the back of your ear fits right in. WHAT?! YES THAT'S AWESOME. Sound is also great but for me the big deal is being able to wear these for 10 hours a day, esp b/c I wear glasses and these don't press them into my head. So stop reading and click order now. They're great haha
I bought these for 45.00 even, with free shipping and got them in 3 days installed them in an hour and a half on my 92 ford taurus gl in the front doors and they pack a punch just like it says and they sound clear with my head unit i have the jvc kd-g230 reciever and using the itouch with aux input with two 10s and jvc 4 way 6x8 in the back and sounds very clear and sharp i recommend them just make sure you have enough back spacing since the dept is around 2,3/4 of an inch thanks amazon
This was a great monitor with Lion but it simply refuses to work with Mountain Lion. I've tried installing the software 10 different ways including the newest versions and help from displaylink but it's a no go. Even 10.8.1 and the latest 10.8.2 beta does not work. Could work later down the road but if your a mac user and running Mountain Lion, stay away for now.
I bought this clock radio for my husband and he loves it. it is the perfect size and has everything he wanted.
I recently ordered this TV from The Philips Outlet online. Though we have only had the tv for a couple of days, so far it's great. The picture is is crisp, the blacks are adequately dark, the on screen controls are easy to use, and it has all the inputs we'll need for the foreseeable future.However, Philips customer support has been egregious. When we placed the order online, they charged our credit card three times even though we only purchased the TV once. After the purchase, we did not receive any shipping information from Philips and we were surprised when a week later a shipping company called us to tell us the TV was on it's way.The really terrible part, however, was that when the TV came, it was missing the screws to attach it to the stand. When we called Philips customer support to tell them about the problem, they were incredibly rude and told us that they wouldn't be able to send us the screws until August (we received the TV in early June). How long does it take to send a couple of screws? When we complained, they told us we should feel free to return the TV. After an hour on hold, we finally got through to a manager who told us that they would rush the screws out to us. Unbelievable.So, in short, good TV for a good price. Terrible service. Let the buyer beware.
GPS has very nice text to speechVery bright screenClear instructionsMost complete (12 million pois) points of interest databaseExcellent Routing
A great way to secure the use of RG58 coax with the PL59 plug. A must need. Have a few on hand. Thanks
Primo; fast, dense, clear, clean, compact, lightweight, and sleek... perfect combinations.
Unlike other reviewers, I didn't even make it to the road to test these out; as soon as I put them on my head, they hurt. Granted, my head is not the smallest, but it's also not huge, and literally the second I put the headphones on, I felt like my head was being squeezed at my ears. I bought the MX 75 twist to fit ear buds instead and those are perfect for running.
Installed easily. Connected my Coolmax 360 HD external drive to the hub and started a backup. Backup hung in less then 500megabytes. Re-tried 3 times with the hub each try was a no go. Tried 3 times without the hub backup completed without a problem. I returned the hub. Will try the Belkin next.
Do not buy!! Utter garbage. Stopped playing after little use. At first it wouldn't play a regular DVD and then it wouldn't play Blu-rays either. It is not even a year old. I have never had this happen to any video player I had but I had never bought a Scamsung before and will never again.Caveat emptor.
I actually got my HD-A1 the day before any titles were released so I had an agonizing wait to try it out. I first bought Serenity to replace my DVD copy and it is a stunning transfer-particularly the exterior shots. The sound is more dynamic as well.Some have complained about lock-ups and freezing, but I have not had any such problems. I have since purchased Unforgiven, Training Day, Bourne Supremacy, and Full Metal Jacket and they have all played flawlessly. I have also rented Doom, Million Dollar Baby, and Phantom of the Opera from Netflix and they all played fine as well. Some of the problems may be due to the remote, which is poorly designed. I use a Phillips Pronto instead-problem solved.I do get the HDMI error if I switch the input to my display. In other words, the HD-A1 needs to be able to detect an HDCP compliant display at all times or it will give the error. This is not a big deal when watching movies, but it prevents an easy comparison of a DVD to an HD DVD for example.One final quirk-you have to set the A1's output to 1080i for the sharpest picture. Actually, you have to set the A1 to output the disc's native resolution and all HD DVDs released so far are 1080p. Apparently the A1 does a poor job in scaling to 720p, which results in a soft picture.For those of you who have big HDTVs (I view on a 106 inch diagonal projection screen) you need to jump into HD DVD. If you are worried about the format war with Blu-Ray, I say don't. If HD DVD loses to Blu-Ray, you will still have a collection of dozens or even hundreds of movies to enjoy. Its probably the best $500 I ever spent on my home theater. Now I only watch broadcast HDTV and HD DVD. Once you see how sharp and clear the picture is, it is tough to go back to SDTV and DVD.
I really wanted this keyboard to workout. It looks nice, feels great to type on, the right size, and the 2 USB ports are nice when connecting to a mouse or external drive. The keyboard gave me the same problem as another Amazon reviewer which was repeating a typed letter for no apparent reason (something like thisssssssss). Other times I would hit Return and it would stall at the beginning of the next line. And the same thing when I would delete a few letters and start typing again.My previous keyboard was also an Apple for the G4 computer and it worked perfectly on Windows 98 and XP. This new model may work fine on a Mac (I have never tried on a Mac myself) but be warned if you are running Windows XP.
I had high hopes for this thing but was quickly crushed. I can't say for sure what the problem is other than there is one. Long story short, it will not stay running more than a few hours before it locks up. I have to unplug the unit to get it up and running again.This isn't a good thing when you are hosting a few domains and e-mail for friends and have to keep going onsite to reboot the unit. It is wierd in that the lockup only occurs when people log in to access webmail. There is some specific string command for webmail that when passed though the LB-2, completely freaks it out and it locks up. So far Hotbrick has no explanation.
It's an HP ink cartridge. What can one say except "it's not cheap". Ink costs less at other sites, but once the order qualified for free shipping by hitting $25, the combined total for the ink and a few other small items (that would have had more shipping costs than item costs at other sites not offering free shipping), was less. Delivery was great and arrived in perfect condition.
I use these for watching wildlife. Until this upgrade I didn't realize what I'd been missing. Clarity and zoom are superior. Item is slightly heavy but you soon get used to that.
A friend showed me the next model down, and liked it. I decided to get this model with lithium batteries. I take close-ups of flowers, and it does a great job, and viewing them through the display allows centering of the bloom every time. My only problem is that the pictures make huge files, which take time to attach and send on the internet. Perhaps there is a way around this, but a friend compresses the files and that serves. I agree with the comments on the button sizes on the rear, but it isn't a big problem. I'm happy with my new toy
Music: Loud and Clear for regular listenersCapacity: Like 800 songs of 4min plus short videosNice screen resolutionEarplugs are a little big, but sound great.A good choice for anti-IPOD people.
This case looks great, and makes a computer look like an AV device.Pro's - internal LCD with IRCon's - not sure if its the company of the IR, but sometimes requires a reboot, not sure if its software related right now.
A very nice clock radio , nice looking, sounds really good for it's size. Only thing is volume control is hard to turn up or down,also with the ipod to go off in the morning it's VERY loud!
Got this just a few days ago to connect a friend's 10-year-old Gateway 2000 desktop (266 Pentiuum 2, 160MB memory, Win98 first version) to her Verizon DSL w/Belkin router. My expectations were low but surprisingly it worked. Installing the card itself in the PC was easy. However, Win98 could not access any of the files on the supplied cd-rom. The downloaded (compressed) drivers file from the Startech site did have a Win98 driver that I was able to eventually install. (The downloaded info refers to the card as being by Realtek, by the way). Works just fine with the Belkin ME1004 router (original router setup was done on a laptop with Win XP). Lastly, it was a little annoying to see the price for the card on the Startech site was only $8.99...
Great clarity, speed, ease of use, and picture quality. I don't ever want to use my point and shoot anymore unless I'm out and about and can't carry the Nikon with me. Buy this camera and you will not be sorry.
It has not worked properly from day 1. It is now taking over a month to get repaired. Buy any other MP3 player, or IPOD. Zune seems not to have it together
Worked so well, that I actually purchased a second one to use in the family room. Easy to setup and use, clears clutter of multiple remotes
For me, Kingston has never failed to deliver quality memory at an affordable price. I used this to double the RAM in my EEE PC 1000H and I have zero complaints!
This product saved me from buying a new machine. I have a Lenovo 3000 V100 that keeps shutting off because of overheating (after 15-20 mins of use). I read several posts on web forums about my lenovo and was almost ready to go out and buy a new machine. I have been monitoring the temperatre of my machine using SpeedFan and the temperature stays around 36C. The core temperature is still high but my machine has not shut off since I have been using this product (about 4 days).
Great bag, padded sleeve over HP Pavilion TX2510 - fits perfectly. Too big without sleeve. Sleeve is an extra item. Very high quality, functional design.
I researched long and hard about whether to buy the Prism or the M505. I live in the arctic with few stores so called Future Shop in Ottawa and told them that I was coming down and could they charge up one of each. It took about 1 second to choose the Prism - the M505 doesn't count as a colour screen in my book. The Prism is bulkier but feels well-made and I personally have no trouble at all with the cover - it just fits neatly behind the unit when I am typing. The battery seems to last me well and all told I could not be happier. After about 9 months I started to hear a squeaking sound coming from the back of the unit like an electrical short. It did not affect the use of the unit but was annoying and I was worried that it might get worse. I called Visor and they told me to send it in and I would get a replacement. As I couldn't do without my handheld for even a day I chose to pay the twenty five dollars and have them send me the replacement first....an easy exchange - no questions, no hassles - excellent.I would have given the Prism 5 stars except that I just saw the new Sony in a store and it has the most AMAZING screen. If money is no object, buy the Sony, otherwise the Prism is excellent.
Fits perfectly, easy to get on, protects the way it should. Yes, it picks up lint and crumbs; it's silicon. I expect that. But I just slip it off, put it under the faucet, dry it off, and slip it back on. Takes under five minutes. And because it's silicon, it makes it harder to slip into a pocket. But it also makes it harder for the player to slip off my leg where I lay it when I'm recording class lectures. It may not be right for everyone, but it works great for my purposes.
Easy installation and has been a good performer. Need to be careful when installing the ink cartridges otherwise you can easily damage the printer. Also, the lack of network connectivity is a drag.
I finally broke down and bought my first LCD monitor just recently. The ViewSonic VX2025WM 20" widescreen is very impressive. Setup was very simple. Like several people have pointed out, make sure your video card is capable of 1680x1050 screen resolution. There are many inexpensive graphic and video cards that can provide you with the necessary screen resolution option. The picture is as crisp and clear as I could have hoped for. Movies look decent and all my games have performed as I would expect. The built in speakers are nothing to write home about, but thats not why I bought the monitor. Some may find it annoying that the bezel can not be adjusted in heighth. I am fortunate in that it sits at exactly where I want it to be. I am very happy with my purchase. The monitor has even impressed some of my family members enough for them to go out and buy one for themselves.
Worked as expected with simple plug and play setup. In good physical condition, no damage.Still working after 2 months in service at local schol computer lab.
very inexpensive and yet great sound quality. bass sounds good too. very confortable and haven't failed me yet. a definite must buy.
Fairly simple and self-explanatory. These cables connect easily, and there is no noticeable loss in signal strength when using them as extension cables.
This product is terrible. Let's get started with my complaints: I purchased it from Target through Amazon. This product is from "K-Byte" but has no customer support, no company website and NOT even a PRODUCT NAME on the player, manual or box it came in. The manual was not written by a fluent english speaker and does not make any sense. This product is not supported by Windows 2000 or Windows XP, although they claim it is "plug and play"- it is most definitely NOT. This product does not play FM radio without some form of software upgrade. You can connect the player, but it is treated as a USB Mass Storage Device by Windows 2000 and Windows XP. That means you can put MP3s on the player, BUT the player CAN NOT upgrade its software. There is no software or driver available for this product- I would have found one by now if there were. This is a cheap knock-off mp3 player that IS NOT worth the money. Also, the necklace-headphone cord broke after 1 day of use. I hope Amazon and Target will discontinue the selling of this item. Get any other Flash MP3 player than this one.
This set is everything other reviewers said and more. Using HDMI from Time Warner Manhattan's HDDVR and 2nd HDMI from upconverting DVD. Initial picture is way too saturated. I used the settings recommended by other reviewers, which provide a much more realistic and subtle image. The best 1080i channels (On my box PBSHD, HDNet and DiscoveryHD) really feel like looking through a window. Deep blacks, incredible color and detail and no artifacting of any kind. SD channels also look really good, and the "just" mode which expands them to full screen, uses the best stretch algorithm I've seen, with only the occasional significant distortion at the very edge of the screen.Very minor con -- The remote is a bit basic and a number of functions, including the "aspect" key, don't transfer to my universal cable remote, especially as you have to toggle that key quite a bit switching between SD and HD channels since the set doesn't hold individual channel settings.I was disappointed to see that the Network HD channels are still quite a mish mash of formats. HD in primetime but most daytime is still in SD and local news switches in and out of HD depending on the original camera format. Surprisingly, the national news broadcasts are still in SD. They could easily end up losing a chunk of the news market to folks like Mark Cuban who are taking current affairs HD coverage much more seriously.I was a little hesitant buying direct from Amazon, but shipping from Eagle was exceptional. I called and scheduled delivery as soon as I saw the set had arrived in Newark (4 days after shipment) they couldn't have been more helpful or professional. The delivery guy put the stand together, mounted the set and let me check out both the cable and DVD connections before I signed the invoice.
I like Pelican product's quality. I own several Pelican products. For this order I wanted a blue box with blue lid, instead I received blue box with clear lid. So I'm disappointed in the quality control of the supplier but not in Pelican products.
Expecting Sony quality, I was not disappointed. Expecting good sound, I was extremely pleased when I hooked them up and heard them. Great sound with classical, modern, and pop. Very fine bass. I use them on bookshelves in a study; while I think they would also perform well in a larger room, in an 18 x 12 room they are outstanding. A great value in my opinion.
There are never too many USB ports and if you have the space in your computer tower for PCI cards such as this, then this is the way to go.
I have CDs of several MP3 tracks that I have purchased from Amazon and iTunes which I decided to file away since they are also on my Creative Zen MP3 player (forgive me but I hate iPods). Several CDs now take of a lot less space in my small apartment.
This device was trouble from the moment I took it out of the box. I am running Windows XP "home" version, which should be up to specs for the drive. I attached the firewire base, plugged it into the computer and the A/C and...nothing. Tried unplugging/plugging a few times, then gave up on firewire. Unscrewed the firewire base, screwed on the USB 2.0 base, ran through the same exercise as before...nothing. After several attempts (maybe 5 or 6), it finally connected with the Windows OS. But then...I tried using the "power switch" (more like a power "spot", not a real switch), and couldn't shut it off, till the 5th or so try. Then I couldn't turn it on again, till the 5th or so try. I really wanted to keep this unit and chuck all of that to a bad start, hoping it would go away, so when I finally had it recognized by Windows I began to back up a large directory. About 1/2 hour into it, I got a Windows error message that the data was lost, possibly due to the device. When I did a directory listing on it, there were NO files at all, nothing. Later that night, I turned it back on and replugged it...and everything was there again. That was enough for me. It's in a box waiting to go back to Amazon right now. So my major complaints:1) Power switch only intermittently turned the unit on/off2) Unit only made connection with Windows OS intermittently3) Lost all data in the middle of a backup, for no apparent reason4) Firewire never worked at all5) Unit ran quite hot to the touch...I'd have been afraid to leave this thing on overnight for fear of starting a fire.I would recommend another unit. I was really surprised that Seagate would market such a seemingly bad piece of merchandise. Buyer beware.
I'm a big fan of ergonomics on the desktop. This keyboard does not disappoint in that regard. Microsoft replaced the curved (but hard) plastic wrist guard with a nicely padded one. The overall key response is nice and the extra features for multimedia are ok if you are not already used to using shortcuts and the mouse (which I am). The biggest problem with this keyboard is the large size. The underside of the platform fits poorly on smaller desks and will take up all your real estate if you don't have a super big desk. Overall...this is a good item...fits my needs for ongoing health in my wrists....If you are a Mac user it is a bit of a pain to reprogram buttons via the control panel, but overall it's far better than my standard Apple keyboards (why won't they do any ergonomics? I guess making an iPod do everything is kinda cool though).
This was a fantastic choice for any student going to class and wants to use a mouse for on the go activities. It is a standard mouse with no real special performance but it really is suitable for any conditions. If you're at the airport or library or whatever it is, this mouse will get the job done. It was well worth the price.
I recommend this portable DVD compared to the Mintek and Initial brands (which are the same company/manufacturer, by the way). I originally purchased the Mintek 1810 model and found that the quality was just not up to par to what I was expecting. I returned that model and recently purchased the jWin JG-VD753 and it is 100% better. It is a little more bulky than the Mintek, but it comes with more features and is a more reliable portable DVD player. The sound quality is clear and loud and the picture resolution is very good. The battery has a nice feature of charging without being connected to the player.
I needed to consolidate. Donate my Printer, Scanner, and Fax machines to charity and purchase an All in One to save space and reduce clutter and wires.The Best Feature is the built in network feature. Both Ethernet and Wireless. I've connected 3 computers thru my wireless router with WEP. The computer gained noticable overall speed when I switched from USB to network connection, (I really can't believe that I can scan and print quickly over the wireless network.Set up, although consuming over 700MB of hard drive space was easy. Read the instructions first.4x6 photo printing is as good as a drug store photo processor.Scanner and the scanning program worked without any trouble.The OCR program was amazing. I was able to scan a magazine artical into WORD and add or edit all of the text.A Color Photo Copy on plain injet paper was really good.You have all the controls on the printer itself and on the computer.I has a place to insert my camera memory chip and my USB thumb drive.I haven't tried the FAX but I have not doubt that it will work as well as the rest of the functions.I have not regrets in buying the HP c6180
This used charger came to us in good shape and it was definitely more money than the cheap versions. But the reviews were so bad on the cheap versions that I decided to bite the bullet and buy an original charger for my sons macbook pro. I am glad I did since it has been charging his computer just fine.
Sony's new T-series VAIO ultraportable laptops replace the camera-included TR series, which has been discontinued. There are currently four models in the T-series: T140, T150, T160, and T170. All sport the same casing (no surprise), same weight (3.1 lb. incl. piggy-back battery but excl. AC adapter), same processor (the new Intel ultra-low-voltage Pentium M 733 (based on the Centrino, not Pentium IV, running at 1.1Ghz but with an amazing 2MB level-2 cache!), same screen, and same hard drive (slow-ish 4800rpm 40GB shock resistant drive).The differences among the models are as follows:- The 140 and 160 come with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, so you can't burn DVDs.- The 150 and 170 come with dual-format DVD burner/CD-RW drive, so you can burn both the plus and minus formats of DVDs.- The 140 and 150 come with 512MB of RAM.- The 160 and 170 come with 1GB of RAM (max the T-series can take).- If there's a "P" after the model number (e.g., VGN-T150P/L), it means the computer comes with WinXP Professional installed. The absence of "P" means you get WinXP Home.- The "L" after the model number signifies the color scheme. Most of the T's come in what Sony calls "midnight blue," a stylish color that gives an understated emphasis to the exterior. On Sony's website (sonystyle.com) you can special-order a T150P/T that has a burgundy exterior, which looks really "hot."All the T-series VAIOs are designed with two primary goals in mind: ultra portability, reflected mainly in the travel weight; and multimedia capabilities. In fact, VAIO buffs will recall that VAIO stands for Video Audio Integrated Operation, which (I presume) in Japanese means a multimedia-centric computer.All the T models are equipped with an optical drive. Only a year ago, the only ultraportable with a built-in optical drive was the 2.8lb. Panasonic ToughBook W2 (which, as you'll see, is still my favorite ultraportable, for lighter weight and bigger screen). I personally recommend a 150 or 170 with the dual-format (not dual-layer) DVD burner. These days, whether you burn personal videos or backup files, a DVD burner really comes in handy. Of course, if you plan to use the VAIO T as a secondary computer for Starbucks or Barnes & Noble or flying, you can save yourself $150 by skipping the DVD burner. (You still get a CD burner with the 140 and 160.)The VAIO T's are very stylish. Except for the protruding battery which seems like an afterthought, the notebook is well designed and well built. You get both 802.11b+g wi-fi and Bluetooth built-in, as well as an i.Link port and a MemoryStick slot. (Too bad Sony still refuses to support the much more popular Secure Digital format in their laptops.)The T's screen is amazing. Well, it's both amazingly small (only 10.6" vs. the Panasonic W2's 12.1") and amazingly bright, easily viewable outdoors. The widescreen resolution is 1280x768, great for watching DVDs but a pain in the eye for doing your everyday work. (You may want to turn on Windows' built-in font-magnification function, via the Accessibility control panel. Also turn off font smoothing.) I get eye strains from reading e-mails and surfing the Internet. Panasonic W2's 12.1" screen seems so much bigger. Like most ultraportables, the T uses shared memory for video, so don't expect to play Doom 3 on this.The keyboard on the T is shrunk to accommodate the small footprint of the ultraportable. I had the 2.7lb. VAIO N505VE before so I got used to the small keyboard quickly. If you are a touch typist who's never used a 90%-sized keyboard, you might be unhappy with the size, at least in the beginning.Performance is snappy on this laptop despite the many plug-ins it comes with; the new processor with its enormous L2 cache and the generous amount of RAM surely help. When you get the 1GB versions, the performance is simply great for a laptop this size.Sony should be lauded for getting some amazing battery life on this machine, but spanked for making the battery stick out in the T's rear. I watched a 3-hour DVD movie (with wi-fi intentionally left on) as I sat in a B&N; cafe. After the boring movie ended, the T still had plenty of juice left. Just amazing.So, in short, for about two thousand big ones, you get a multimedia road warrior that will turn heads in cafes and on the Amtrak (and might even invite a mugging or two if you are in the wrong neighborhood). The small screen is amazingly bright, and the stick of a battery powers this laptop for good hours. If you want an ultraportable, I still recommend you look at the Panasonic W-2, which is even more stylish (I just love its circular, under-the-keyboard DVD loading), has a bigger screen and weighs less. But if you want an ultraportable with a built-in DVD burner, the T is probably the best you can get right now.(I also like Fujitsu laptops, so you might want to consider the Fujitsu Lifebook P7010 ultraportable as well: cheaper, 80GB hard drive, fingerprint sensor, SD/CF/MemoryStick slot, up to 10.5 hours of battery life!)I hope my quick review helps you. Feel free to e-mail me at hotmail with your questions.
After countless review reading for DVD players, I was set on either a Panasonic or Toshiba NON-PROGRESSIVE SCAN DVD player as my first. ... Luckily, I had a chance to buy this one WITH PRGRESSIVE SCAN..., so I grabbed it.After pummeling the DVD player in its first 1-2 weeks of ownership with about 20 hours straight of Stargate SG-1 DVD collection viewing and rental movies, I can safely say that it's a great buy.The menus are easy to use for setup, and the unit features nice zoom and image capture features, if you need that stuff. The documentation for some of the features could be a little better, as I couldn't find the section on storing bookmarks or memorized DVD chapters for viewing later. That may be something that I'll find on my laptop DVD player and software rather than a standalone unit.Finally, the sound, through my piddly RCA-jack-only TV is VERY LOW. I have to turn the TV up about 5 extra notches to hear the dialogue on movies. There is a dialogue enhancement mode for sound, however, that helps with the quietest rentals that I've enjoyed.Bottom line -- a great DVD player, if you can get it at a [good] price. Too bad it doesn't come in black.
I think this was an awesome investment, I just wish there was more room to put more things in, namely the AV equipment completely. They should make more models of these in varying capacities. It even works well with the new Zunes, although the flash version do slide around a little bit, it gets the job done. Overall, it works well as a case and storage for some simple stuff. I've had mine for over a year, and hardly even looks abused.
These are nice compression-fit battery lugs. They look and perform well on cleaning up poor connection problems that can cause numerous "intermittent" electrical problems.
I had the Linksys WRT54G for 3 years and then it recently just stopped working. Decided to try this Netgear because it was $10 cheaper than the Linksys and I wanted to try something new, since the Linksys failed on me. My receptetion coverage is noticebly better with the Netgear. Where I had "Good" reception with the Linksys, I have "Excellent" with the netgear. Setup was extremely easy and pretty much "dummy proof."
Seems to be a good value. I've been printing with it for a month - probably only about 20 pages total so far - but it's worked perfectly.
I bought this unit to load balance my two internet connections, ISDN and Cable. It's absolutely amazing for web surfing. Speedtest.net reports the total speed of the two interfaces. Unfortunately, as the excellent support specialist at cisco pointed out, load balancing doesn't work with most secure connections, like iTunes downloads. So I ended up configuring to use the second connection as a backup. Interestingly you can assign certain ports to use a single connection but we're using a wireless router behind this unit.If you have flaky internet where you live and a choice of providers, it's worth looking at using both.Cheers,Sam
The radio I received from the initial shipment held itself to Channel 5 like a hostage (maybe attempting to hold the buyer for a ransom). The power switch was simply defective, and did not do anything. The 3.5mm mini-jack did not hold itself in the "hole" on the radio and no audio came out to my stereo at all. The mini-jack and the "hole" just don't fit each other. So one hold, the other no hold. Things would be working if they were the other way around.I had to call and returned the set to the Amazon, which rushed me another shipment. This one is working good, except the "hole" still is not holding or snapping the jack very well, but much better than the previous set. Other than this, I am happy with this radio.
These are great earbuds. The short of it...1. They do sound great. Excellent bass.2. Make a tight seal with the earbud inserts for best results. I use the largest one provided, with a clear one for the right side (light = right) and the dark one for the left ear. Easy to tell them apart this way if that's important to you.3. The connector to your player will come loose, exposing the innards. No worries, it still works fine, just remove with care.4. You can't really run with these in, they will come loose. But for sitting around, they are just fine.5. You can't eat with them in, as you'll hear your own munching too loudly due to the tight seal of the buds. So what!! Take them out at lunch.6. Don't listen too long or loud. The seal that makes them sound so good also will make your ears ring if used too long, so listen responsibly!!!Recommended, worth the bid dollars$$$.
I've been listening to my new iM600 for the past four hours, since its battery was fully charged and ready to go. Have listened to U2, Bebo & Cigala, Led Zeppelin and, now, the Chairman of the Board.I can't think of a better value in electronics right now than this audio system. The mids are great, the highs clear. The bass is a tad muddled, but the unit weighs only two pounds. What do you expect? I'll probably buy Altec Lansing's BB2001 Powered Subwoofer to fill out the lower range, but I can't complain about what I have now.I held off for months before buying an iPod audio system, waiting patiently for the price of the Bose SoundWave to come down. Well, it has, but I wasted my time. I listened to the Bose system at Best Buy and liked what I heard; I have no doubt it's worth the price. But the iM600 delivers more than what you pay for. That would include similar quality at about half the price, as well as an FM tuner and portability. (I refuse to shell out $400 for the portable SoundWave.)What a great value. For the money I gave, I couldn't have asked for more.
Nice. Booted right up first time. I haven't tweaked it as yet, but will soon enough.Mine were packaged in a clam shell blister pack & partially wrapped with air bags. No problems from initial install. Briefly tweaked them, but still have other things to install before I want to test this long term.Sorry to hear about the bad "New Egg" sticks. It seems to be common from them (see my review on the PNY stick a few years ago).
I purchased the Barska Blackhawk binocs to use at football games and for hunting. Overall, they are good value for the price.Pluses:The focus knob is large and can be easily adjusted while wearing glovesReasonably sharp opticsMinuses4 individual lens caps that can be easily lost or misplacedI haven't had a chance to try them yet in really low light or driving rain so YMMV.
This mount was very easy to install and does just what I expected. Can't beat the price and fast delivery.
The seller shipped promptly. I do not have a problem with the seller. Unfortunately Amazon had recommended this as an accessory for the camera I bought, but it was not the correct size and I am unable to use it. It would cost more to return it than it is worth.
I understand that this is a part for a 9 year old laptop, but the product description does say "New".The drive arrived and there looks to be small drops of sticky stuff here and there on the metal case, perhaps something like grape soda sprayed out of the can onto the work bench where it was sitting? Also some minor scratches in the metal. However, the thing works fine, and I was able to boot off of it and install Linux, no problems with functionality.
. . . but if you're using anything larger for fronts (iQ3s, 5s or up) the iQ6c is the way to go. I've got iQ5s for fronts and wish I'd gone with the iQ6c. The 2c can be heard but it doesn't stand out like the center channel should. The whole series is on sale now (new models later this year) so I'll probably grab a 6c anyway.
I recently purchased this laser printer and I'm extremely happy with it. It was a snap to set up on my XP Pro system. Others have said that it produces a lot of noise but as far as I'm concerned the noise is not that bad at all. It's not any noiser than the inkjets I've owned.The toner saver feature is a real nice touch. It's supposed to lessen the quality of the print but I can honestly say that I didn't really notice the difference in print quality with the toner saver turned on.This is my first laser printer and it's by far the best printer I've ever owned.
I recently purchased a home which already had in wall speakers. I was a prologic surround sound fanatic. I was used to the clear crisp sounds when I would watch movies. I had 4 ways speakers including 15 inch woofers, so the sound had to be there. After listening to these speakers they were what we used to call mickey mouse speakers meaning they were very bad speakers. I was undecided of what brand since there were so many to choose from. The house I moved to already had an ok sounding bass woofer but my highs and midrange sounded muffled. I saw the watts that it handled and decided too try it. I was actually amazed at the nice highs and midrange theses speakers produced. As a matter of fact this recent purchase was for my rear speakers since I purchased the front once several months before. I am sure you would like these Phoenix Gold ATi6 speakers. What also blew me away the price was very affordable. I really am a satisfied customer.
I was advised that I didn't need an expensive GPS with all the bells and whistles, this one is perfect! and it shipped in a few days!
THIS' MY SECOND V10 CAMERA, IT'S COMPACT AND TAKE GREAT PICS, MORE FUNCTIONS LIKE OTHERS SHOOT CAMERAS.THIS CAMERA IS GENIAL, TAKE UP TO 1600 ISO LEVEL, BUT SOME PICS LOOKS MORE SHARPER THAN USUAL WHEN YOU USE ISO MORE THAN 800.
Does it work? Yes. Does it sound good? NOT HARDLY! I will be returning mine. What a disappointment. The only use I could see for this is if you are a person who downloads podcasts of talk radio shows. That would work fine for this application. But music sounds TERRIBLE. PLUS, you have to crank the volume up so high on your player AND turn the volume up on your car stereo in order get the same volume you would normally get at half the setting on your stereo.
I went through the reviews and decided I'd give it a try (big mistake!).My main interest in this GPS was the free traffic alert feature. Yes, it does include it but it is seriously lacking! All it tells you is either "slow traffic" or "stopped traffic". Well, I'm not sure what the system means by "stopped traffic" because more than once I got off a highway because of the "stopped traffic" alert and it turned out not to be stopped, just somewhat backed up. There are times when you're better off staying on the backed up highway than taking a detour that requires you to go miles out of your way in equally backed up traffic because you thought the highway was completely shut down due to an accident (in my opinion STOPPED means NOT MOVING at all). I've never purchased another GPS system, other than my AT&T; TeleNav on my cell phone, so I don't have much to compare it to. THe traffic updates on my AT&T; TeleNav work much better-it tells you what kind of traffic situation there is, whether it's an accident, lanes blocked, which lanes are blocked, etc. Of course, I am paying $10 a month for that service but that actually is 95% of the reason I purchased the Navigon. I know how to get around town and I, unfortunately, don't go out of town often enough to need directions. So as far as I am concerned, the Traffic information provided by the Navigon is completely worthless.As for directions...Wow, it really throws out some wacky directions sometimes. I went to the grocery store one weekend with my son and he wanted me to have it direct us home. I live 3 miles east of the store - off the same road as the store. So basically it should have been a go straight 3 miles and turn right on my street, 4th house on the right...Well, not so with the Navigon. It wanted me to take a right halfway home, head 1.5 miles south, turn east again and then turn left further up to head back north the 1.5 miles it had me go south to get me back on the main street I had already been on...HUH?!?! I thought there might have been some exagerating on some reviews or maybe the routes mught have been more complicated but I realized they were dead-on with those reviews.And then there was the time I didn't want to take the exit off I-95 that it wanted me to...so after I passed the exit, it directed me to make a U-Turn...Ummm....last I checked, you can't make U-Turns on I-95...(& this is with the feature asking it not to use U-turns)...I tried to like it, I tried to find it useful...But I couldn't. And I couldn't return it because the whole mounting thingy is a bit on the flimsy side and when I tried to remove it, something broke off and it's pretty much permanently attached to the arm. I'm sure that it was partially my fault, that maybe I didn't attach it correctly, so I don't feel right in asking for a refund on it...I'm a sucker that way...I take responsibility for my mistakes...so I'm stuck with it...Not that I'm using it.
I really enjoyed this book! The main character and supporting cast were fascinating. I feel that the reviewers who criticized it as boring, or because it didn't come to a conventional conclusion are off base. Its full of wry humor that at times made me laugh out loud, and insights about childhood that are a bit like Stephen King (IT) on a good day, with a bit of Faulkner thrown in. The way the two families were woven together was worth the price of admission even if the book had no other virtues. I also liked that Little Friend doesn't fit easily into any genre or category. It is very different from &quot; A Secret History&quot; but can stand on its own.
I just hooked these up to a moderately priced A/V receiver from Pioneer; I'm guessing they will take a few days to break in, but they sound excellent already. For the money, they're the best speakers around. For their size, they make decent, low-end bass. I will not be needing a sub, they're that good.Their looks are pleasing; fit-and-finish is good to very good, not too fake-wood looking. For the price, it's acceptable.The packaging is poor; I really thought my speakers were damaged when I removed them, as the cardboard box and the foam inserts were flimsy -- very poor quality. But, except for one of the back corners that was slightly dinged, they were in great shape.I am giving them 5 stars for the very low price.Update 6/13/07: I am very happy with the speakers. It has been several weeks and I enjoy them more and more every day. I have discovered that music can be fun to listen to again as I am hearing a quality and clarity that was missing with my old setup.I've integrated a small subwoofer into my setup that extends the low end down a bit more. I listen to old LPs, an IPOD, and the local radio stations -- all sound excellent. Best sound/value speakers I have ever owned
The 10 foot lenght if just perfect for me and it lays flat under a carpet
I was looking at the different auto switchers - as many others my HDTV does not have enough built-in HDMI ports. I wanted an automatic switch so my family would not have to horse around with the old routine of "put the TV on Video 7 input and that switch thingie on HDMI 3 input and the receiver on input x..." It just needed to WORK... I chose this one because I have had other Terk products and have been very happy with them. This one was no different. I hooked it up to my Sony 50" Grand Wega and then to my Apple TV and PS3. Worked perfectly in auto mode on the first try. Tiny power brick was nice too - no issues with it crowding anything else out of the surge strip.
If I were designing this remote, I would go about it a little differently. That said, product does what it should very well. It's become a tool that I rely on often. Would purchase again.Recommend.
I was looking for a wireless headphones that would provide with good sound quality and trouble free functionality. The Senheiser RS 130 meet both requirements. They are light weight and easy to set up.
This is the BEST pinhole camera kit I have ever used. I have tried many and this one it the BEST!!. Easy to assemble, durable and works GREAT!!!!!
The right barrel's diopter needed to be adjusted to the max.However both my eyes are focusing equal and other binoculars with similar specifications (like the Pentax 62211 UCF-X II 8x25) do just fine. I know there are variations in lens manufacturing and I didn't expect a Zeiss for $50. I also don't mind to adjust a bit for a slight optical difference between the two binocular barrels. However having to twist the diopter knob all the way for normal eyes, doesn't leave any room for a person who has two eyes with different focal lengths.I know how to adjust and use a binocular. I have used them in the army and know a bit about lenses being a photographer. Also learned a thing or two about optics while studying engineering.I really wanted to like this binocular from Bushnell. It feels very rugged and is clearly more fog resistant than the Pentax which I mentioned earlier. Waterproof is a big bonus but I didn't test that for obvious reasons. :-)I think Bushnell has just a big deviation while manufacturing the lenses and doesn't do much quality control to sort out the bad ones. If you get a good copy however I am sure you will be very happy.
Set-up is very easy. The machine does not offer what the editorial review says it does in terms of number of messages and length of total messages. Sound is clear enough. In two months, it appears to be working well enough for just receiving calls and deleting them. ( )
I bought this drive on sale from another vendor. It was PAINFUL to use. It was about as fast as a floppy. A 1mb file took nearly 20 seconds to be transferred! Don't bother with it. Stick to another brand.A friend of mine also had exactly the same problem. He exchanged one and told me that the second one was OK. So apparently it could be a hit-and-miss thing. However, it just seemed to me that the probability of missing is so high that it is not worth considering.I'm going to buy a Sandisk.
I received both Lenmar DLP006 Batteries for use with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8 Camera and neither would charge with my camera's charger..beware
I thought my camera went bad. But I bought this and used it and my camera now works perfectly! I just wanted to save my recordings, but now I'm back to using the camera again! What a deal!! If you have a camera that doesn't record well or play back well, this may fix yours too.
This is a great product. I'm very particular about my ipods. I had bought a used one on ebay that was supposed to be great shape. It worked but was covered in scratches,especially on the screen. I did a litte research and took a chance on idrops,even though there were mixed reviews. It works! I believe the mixed reviews are because people didn't stay at it long enough.It is so addictive polishing away and seeing good results. My screen now looks pristine,so I'm now going to work on my dvd's. Really try this product and you'll be pleased. Oh, it comes lightning fast.
This card reader was very cheap and works great. I have not had any problems with it.
I purchased this unit 4-plus years ago, maybe close to 5, my first ever digital frame. I have used it fairly consistently during that time and for the past eight months, at least, it has been set up on a timer so that it comes on and goes off at pre-determined times, twice a day. The color clarity and contrast has been good throughout its life.The unit does not offer much in the way of consumer controls. No remote, so it is either on or off by you or a timer. No real adjustment for how long the images stay on. That has not been an issue for me as I have swapped out photos several times on my SD card, depending on what I am in the mood for displaying and the pics last long enough to view and appreciate.The main caveat I can offer is the aspect resolution (for this or any digital frame). This is advertised as 16:9 which as a ratio is 56.25%, the actual viewing space is 3 15/32" x 6" which is a 57.66% ratio (close enough). However, keep in mind that unless you have set your camera to a 16:9 ratio that there will be photo editing required on your part for the images to be viewed "full screen," meaning the full viewing area allowed. As an example, my Nikons have 66-67% ratios (4928x3264 and 3872x2592), the equivalent ratio of a 4"x6" photo ratio. Just a thought to keep in mind when buying any frame.I gave it 4 stars for its overall reliability, color clarity and absolutely no issues. Does not rate a 5 due to lack of functions.I would recommend this unit with the provision that one does not expect all the bells and whistles that are now available on digital frames and only for a price consistent with what the product delivers.
I have used this headset for 2+ years now and it works great. I spend a lot of time on the phone for work and this really is an asset. I cannot believe how many years I went without one. With an earphone for both ears it helps to cover background noise and is much easier to hear people.
It's been exactly three years since I've had this amazing keyboard and I'm still loving it as much as the first day. It has the best feel of any keyboards I've ever used. The only feature that I don't use is the 'touch pad' as I find the mouse more efficient. The volume control is a nice touch. (I do use it in a pinch if the mouse battery is being charged). The volume control is a convenient feature. The programmable 'hot keys' are great!PROS:- Fantastic feel and responsive keys.- Amazing battery life per charge.- Customizable 'hot keys'- Volume Control- Touch padCONS:- Touch pad (too small for extended use)
Pros: Inexpensive and easy to use. Two people can speak at the same time. Background noise level is better than another cheap system I have used.Cons: Not enough microphone "reach". With voulme knobs on receiver turned full up and amplifier volume up to where background noise is tollerable, you have to almost put your mouth on the microphone for it to be loud. Even moving the mic small distances away from your mouth drastically changes volume. Also not enough instructions or specifications. Not sure if receiver output is low impedance or high impedance but it did work with a low impedance amplifier input.
If you are looking for a slim Bluetooth mouse with a maximum portability and affordable price, this wonderful Pc Card Mouse will be your best choice. Battery life is never an issue as it charges itself when it's plugged into your laptop's PCMCI slot. The only disadvantage is missing of the scrolling button.This product has the same design and functionality of MoGo Mouse, but in a better price. Check this outMoGo Mouse, Wireless 2-button Bluetooth Mouse (Gray)
I have had a Slingbox for a year and a half. After the first couple of weeks setting it up, I used it a lot at my cabin and it was outstanding. However, after the first year it started disconnecting until now it disconnects more than it connects. It now also does this on my home local network. Apparently, according to support blogs, this is common after 1-2 years. The hardware burns out and you need to buy a new discounted slingbox from the manufacturer. I give this sytem 5 stars for its first year of operation and 1 star for its second year of operation. As long as you understand that the purchase is good for only ~ 18 months before you need to replace it, you'll be happy. If you bought it thinking it would last 5 years, you will be disappointed.
I use only genuine Epson inks for color management reasons, and Amazon has the best price in town for this.
Love it. It took a little while to work out how to put it together, but once I got me head around it I can put it up within 5 minutes and it just works so well. It puts out the nicest light and has great control over feathering which is surprising for something so big. And it is big. But the nice thing with that is that it all folds down really neatly and has a cool bag. For full lenghth portraits, this is it I think.
haven't study why the autofocus doesn't work with my t2i body in dusky area with flash, maybe my problem.
Have gotten tons of compliments on this bag. Was looking for something narrow and light, and this fit the bill. The strap was a bit unwieldy, out of proportion to the clean lines of the bag, so I removed it and replaced it with a black strap I had from a different bag. Looks better and doesn't get in the way as much.
I bought aKlipsch Synergy SUB-10 Subwoofer Speaker (Single, Black)from eBay, and noticed there were a few small specks of white paint on the top of the sub, I decided to try a little bit of paint thinner to remove the blemishes(stupid idea) The paint started to swirl with the black vinyl, leaving a ugly cloudy apperance. The only other alternative to repair the Sub was to re-vinyl the cabinet. Once the vinyl came in, I was impressed to find that the texture pattern precisely matched my Klipsch Sub, in texture, shade of color, and thickness. It matched so well, that I did not bother redoing the entire sub like I originally assumed id have to do, I got away with just stripping and relaminating the affected top area. When asking others, no one can tell which side of my sub was relaminated. Highly recommended, I am very satisfied that this vinyl stood up to the quality vinyl that Klipsch uses.
This is a great camera and has many unique features usually found on more expensive or larger digital cameras. The wide angle lens is fabulous and the overall feel and design of the camera is great. Setting the ISO above 800 leads to some noise in the picture, but the low light picture taking with this camera is superb. The image stabilization is a must have feature. I won't buy any camera in the future that doesn't have this. The learning curve for using this camera is a little daunting, but worth it.
I have used this product before and find the results fantastic. Fianlly the kit includes the photo cyan and photo magenta colors. My printer is a six cartridge printer and I can finally refill those photo cartridges.
A security company in my hometown recommended this product. They wanted $600 for the product, plus installation. I got this unit for close to a third of that, so I saved over $300. Knowing what I know now I would have done it again. I didn't get the keyfob in the original shipment, but after a phone call they shipped it out that day free of charge. The third party company I bought it from was great. They even helped me when I had questions setting up the unit.Installation took about 6 hours. About 2 hrs to go over the instructions and configure everything, 2 hrs to install the door units and motion detector, 2 hrs for the main unit. The configure time was a bit long due to figuring out the instructions. It comes with 4 instuction books, 2 of which are pretty thick. The unit can become very complicated, because it can be connected (wirelessly) to all kinds of devices. But, once you realize that you can skip most of the instructions it isn't too difficult to configure and install.We installed ours so that the main unit electricity wires went behind the walls, so that too a fair amount of time. Other than that everything is wireless. I didn't hook my unit to my phone line, but that can be done. Installing the doors units and motion detector was pretty straightforward. You can either install with screws or double sided tape, both of which are included.We've been using the unit for about 4 weeks now and it works great. I would recommend it for someone who wants to do the install yourself without running a lot of wires.
I bought this for my wife as we love to go birding. I had the Monarch version of this product at 8x50 and that is a good binocular but if you don't need the water proofing which I did not, I would go with the Nikon Action series and the 10 magnification is great for birding. It's a little bigger than the monarch but fits nicely in the hand.
Product is great! Some computers with newer software will not charge the Creative with USB cable without installing Creative software. These products eliminate that requirment.
I've slowly been upgrating my sony mid tower over the last year. I originally had an 8600 GTS EVGA graphics card and did not notice it required at least 400 watts of power until I decided to upgrade to an 8800 GTS and my stock pc power supply only output 300. I'm a relative novice to upgrades so I never even noticed. I never really had a problem with the 8600 but since i was upgrading to a heavy graphics card requiring at least 450, I decided on this little power house.It outputs 500 watts, more than enough for my needs, it's cheap and had free shipping. I was wary since I'm a novice and not sure if I could install it on my own without screwing something up. The supply comes in a nice black box with clear fans. The install was surprisingly easy. I simple unscrewed the stock power supply moved it to the side while still hooked up and installed the new power supply. I then unhooked the connectors one by one on the old power supply replacing them as I went so that I was sure every connector was placed in the correct slot. The connectors on this power supply are clearly labled with their correct slot already which helps a lot if you are starting from scratch. The cables are packaged nicely into a nice looking insulator which keeps them neet but they were longer than my midtower could comfortably handle. Luckily the extra hardrive bays were free so I just moved them in there.Finally I powered it up and the neat blue light came on. The two fans on the power supply are surprisingly quiet. I originally hated the idea of having a cheesy looking blue light come out of the power supply but its actually really nice looking and it's not overbearing. It actually made my Viao look nicer. I later installed the 8800 GTS and three weeks later and this power supply still working like a champ.Pros-Cheap, quiet,two fans, powerful and blue led light is actually cool lookingCons- cables are slightly long for a mid tower (but it's not a deal breaker)
Initially, I purchased the Mustek camera (which was HORRIBLE) but returned it and bought this little camera instead. This Aiptek camera takes good photos and also has a flash, unlike the Mustek. I was surprised by the clarity of the pictures! The video is of good quality. I have yet to use the MP3 function but so far, I have not been disappointed. It is easy to use and travels well. I would only suggest you obtain a memory card to increase the saving capacity. Otherwise, this is ready to go right out the package. FYI, it was on sale at Target for $88.00 and I bought two!! You will not regret it.
This is an old design that has two significant flaws.On the input, as others have noted, it only accepts unpolarized two-prong plugs. No polarized plugs, no three-prong grounded plugs.The European adapter is an odd shape although perhaps it would fit. BUT it is the older ungrounded European plug. This will not work in grounded European sockets.This should be made clear in the product description.I'm returning it.
Short and Simple ... This is a great card case. I have made two orders for them already and now have 4 cases. I really like the neon color, its bright and easy to find quick in the bag and more likely to be noticed on a table if you walk away.
Im a moderate technophile who long ago brought into the audiophile audio component philosophy - dedicated electronics for each essential function in the audio delivery stream. And although my audio budget has not been of the caliber to purchase a system that would impress a very serious audio purist, I've always plunked down enough cash to be considered a periphery player in the audio purist game. Performance for the dollar spent has always been my philosophy, hand in hand with my audo purist tendencies. The result has been my present "old school" audio system that has remained with me for a awhile, the guts consisting of a pair of dennon poa4400 mono amps, genesis 210 speakers, and a carver c2 preamp. The audio sources arent as significant because they have come and gone over the years - various cd players, tape decks, and other audio source starts and fits over the years (remember dat players), and even some of the new school formats such as mp3 and successors. Despite these various audio sources, the guts of my audio system remained with the aforementioned dual mono amps, speakers, preamp, and even a yamaha tuner that have been the heart of my audio system over the years.That said, I've always considered my pre-amp to be sonically adequate but with many feature shortcomings. The biggist shortcoming being the Carver has only a single source input. Yes, there are dedicated phono and tape inputs, but there is an input for only one other source. Probably adequate for the the average audiophile demands a couple of decades ago. But not of contemporary times. I overcame this shortcoming with a Niles source switcher. This was very elemental but effective in allowing several source inputs through the Carver preamp. This worked with good results for awhile. But recently I figured it was time to update my audio system and I was going to start with my pre-amp.I came across the Adcom 715. It seemed to fit my requirements. Good brand name, all the basic features that I needed (several source inputs, bypass and main output,external processor capability), and at a price at less than a grand. but not a cheap pre-amp. I thought this was the way to go. Especially since my Carver preamp was more than twenty five years older than this Adcom. I reasoned that technology has certainly advanced such that the Adcom 715 had to be a least sonically on par with my Carver - conceived over 30 years ago. In fact the Adcom surely had to be even better than my old Carver. WRONG!! The Adcom sounded bland and even tinny as compared with my old Carver. Somehow the musical spectrum generated from the speakers was not as expansive with the Adcom 715 as compared with my old Carver. And vocals were not as life like. I dont know what the deal is with the Adcom. But Im returning it forthwith and going back to my old Carver for now. I cannot recommend this preamp.
This product is phenomenal. Taking sport pictures from sunlight to stadium lights can be a challenge - but this makes it so easy to get the perfect white balance.
We were looking for a little tv to put in the kitchen so my wife could catch the news at dinner, etc.. Luckily we drifted into the right store ...as they're not in every electronics store, but when we came across the Toshiba 9' TV/DVD combo with ac/dc adaption, we knew we had missile lock. Dvds, a given they're far superior in picture quality to vhs, take up far less space in a car. We have a 2 year old who is less car friendly than most--plug in Toy Story and that's the last we hear from him. ZAP! On top of these advantages, the unit is a Toshiba which I feel is better than most in terms of quality, picture, etc.. Color us very satisfied after a couple months of use, so far. We paid ... for an open box unit (had all its parts)--but they're normally...
I originally bought a used set of these speakers about three years ago (2002) on Ebay, and was amazed at how good they sound. In September 2005 one channel went out, and I was quoted $150 to fix them. Since I could get a new set for about that price, I ordered from Amazon and they were delivered quickly. These speakers are a screaming bargain for your computer. They are so good you could easily fill a big room with undistorted sound from them, and they could make your computer your principle sound system without any kind of compromise. The subwoofer provides solid bass for gaming or even heavy metal music, but the overall quality of these THX certified speakers makes them also suitable for critical listening to classical music. Recommended virtually without reservation, especially for students or young people who want a good stereo system and already have a computer with a soundcard.
I echo most of the comments already mentioned under this 3 star rating category.Firstly, my experience is the flimsy metal power/screen lock switch hidden under the gray plastic lever. If you expose the unit to impact or vibrations, eventually the weakest 2 of the 4 point connections to the circuit board will shear off.The metal switch assembly under the slider will pivot away from the board losing it's tongue-and-groove connection with the slider. The slider will not be able to grab the switch assembly to power off the unit. You would have to use the vehicle's DC cord to power off the unit when you turn off the vehicle's ignition.I don't recommend it, but if you have to repair the switch, you will have to remove the adhesive serial number label to expose 2 T5 Torx screws. The problem will then be trying to open the case. If you use too much force, you risk permanently damaging the 2 short clear sticky tape wiring harnesses which connect the LCD to the circuit board. Your unit will then be worthless.Secondly, since the wiring harness from the LCD is cheap sticky tape, leaving the unit in a boiling hot or frosty cold vehicle is definitely not recommended. The adhesive will dry up, disconnecting the harness from the circuit board contacts rendering the LCD screen useless. So, follow the instruction manual on the temperature tolerances of the unit on this one.Thirdly, the battery is encased by a metal cover secured with more fasteners. You must remove the case in order to replace the battery yourself. To repeat, doing so may permanently damage the unit. When the battery dies outside of the 1 year warranty, you may as well recycle and buy another one. Garmin will charge at least $125 (shipping and handling included) for out of warranty repairs. Basically, it's like a $50 dvd player. If it dies, buy another one. But, in the case of the Nuvi 250, it's $219. A lot of money.UPDATE March 19, 2008: I have added a labeled photo showing the inside of a damaged Garmin Nuvi 250.
When I unpacked the item I found that the Driver software CD-ROM which was supposed to be enclosed was not there. I spent several days trying to contact Amazon about it, but found it impossible. My son finally found the software online. I am very unhappy with the way this turned out.
Initially, these are amazing. I got them brand-spanking been new, right out of the box. To me, the sound quality and richness of bass (and every other level for that) is the best the in-ear speaker industry has to offer. But after a month of simple everyday use, it seems to be falling apart, despite the fact I use the carrying case that came with it for transporting it. It seems something new has come loose or off almost every time I inspect them. The biggest part that PISSES ME OFF, is the problem that I've only experienced with low grade headphones (like Skullcandy Ink'd) where the wire that connects to the contact only works at certain, microspecific, angles after minimal wear-and-tear. Only buy these if you're prepared to protect them with your life.
I bought this radar detector because in independent testing at www.radartest.com, they said that they found the Bel Vector 985 to be the best model under $200 that they've ever tested (Bel Vector says that the 955 and 985 models are the exact same product with the only difference being a plate on it, one's a radio shack model). So that's why I originally bought it. I know that amazon.com ratings may not be as good as expert ratings because experts usually compare many models together and so they know how they compare, while customer ratings usually compare a product to what they think the ideal product should be like. Customer ratings are also usually biased towards those who either had really bad or really good experiences, since most people who buy don't fill these reviews out.I gave it a four star rating because I believe that it's more sensitive and has less false alerts than a lot of other radar detectors that I've seen while being a passenger in other peoples' cars. It still has false alerts and can be annoying when in the parking lots of certain motion detecting stores, but seems to be better than others I've seen in friends' cars. It seems to be sensitive towards real alerts. I have used it to avoid some radar ambushes by police officers. But then there's always room for improvement and a $500 radar detector is going to be a lot better.Keep in mind that radar detectors aren't meant to be foolproof. They're meant to alert you to police officers radaring vehicles ahead of you. Police usually leave their radar off until they're ready to target someone, so if you're the only one on the road for miles I'd be careful. Radar detectors are only a tool that helps you lesson your chances of getting a ticket. Tickets are expensive after raised insurance rates and all, so detectors are worth the money. Don't expect more than what they were made for. Situational awareness is important too.
Like other reviewers, the plug melted on both of the strips that I purchased. It worked fine with very small appliances but when I plugged in a small heater, it melted the connector. I'm surprised that the surge protector did not trip. The swivel/flat plug is a great idea but this surge protector is a safety hazard.
I bought this DVD player over a yr ago. I have just hooked it up to a Philips 5.1 Dolby Digital surround system via the coaxial digital audio output and it delivers incredible sound. Each channel is distinct and crisp..and movies sound amazingly life-like. The picture is also very crisp and sharp utilizing the s-video hook-up with my television. I was a little worried at first due to buying low priced dvd players before this and getting junk. However, I was pleasantly surprised and have played many DVD's (both my own and rentals) over the past 15 months and have enjoyed each and every one of them thanks to this great unit. The only thing it doesnt do is play mp3's which is ok....the sound that comes out of it when a regular cd is played is also outstanding (much better than the AIWA stereo I owned prior and that one sounded great). So, for the novice home-theater buff (like myself) I highly recommend this DVD player. I will eventually upgrade to a much more pricier and higher-end product, but for now, this unit does it's job and does it quite well. Thank you KLH.
Can't really rate it yet still waiting for it. I would not give 1 star for shipping. hu rry please. Waiting 3 weeks to hook up my printer and i don'r even know if this is going to work
Love love love this product! Very well constructed, lightweight, easy to set up and fold back down (my 5 year old can do it). We have 2 iPads. One is in a Griffin Survivor case and the other is in a Gumdrop tech series case. The Griffin case comes with a flimsey, awkward stand that broke after only 6 months of use -- which is why I was looking for new stand. The Gumdrop case didn't come with a stand.I wasn't sure if this stand would work when the iPads were in their cases, but it was inexpensive enough that I thought I would try it and see. Great news - Griffin case fits perfectly as the grooves of the case (to fit the flimsy stand) fit perfectly into the notches on the stand. And it works for the Gumdrop as well. Even though the Gumdrop case doesn't have grooves and is thick all along the sides, it fits securely in the stand's notches. In fact, as my 5 year old was so excited to see our family ipad in the stand enabling him to watch his stories/shows etc "like a real tv" , I am in the process of ordering a second stand as I need one to use for work (which is why I bought the first one!)When I was trying to decide whether to buy, I saw some reviews that said the tilt wasn't adjustable. There is a tilt option, but it is counter-intuitive and they don't send directions. The full tilt position is when the stand is straight; to lessen the tilt, you pull the top of the stand towards your device and rest the iPad against the tip of the upright arm of the stand. I was worried that this would make iPad "tippy" but we have had no problems with this and iPad feels very secure even when it is resting against the stand in an almost upright position. No complaints here!
This wiring harness would have been great if it fit my car, but I drive a 2007 Kia Rondo, and this wiring harness (KA02B) doesn't fit.
I bought this believing it would be a nice way to record right onto DVD......nope. The whole process of finalizing the DVD and using mini DVDs makes this function cumbersome at best. You may want to invest in a MiniDV tape camcorder for the same video quality until this technology evolves. I know a few people with the Panasonic DVD recorders who say they find that product works much better than when they tried my Sony, so maybe its just a Sony poor design.
The 160 GB has all the space I was looking for. It is an upgrade from my 30 GB. I am copying my collection of hundreds of 60's R&R records onto my laptop so I can put them into my iPod. I ran out of room in both the PC and the iPod. The 160 takes care of the iPod problem for now but I am still working on the PC space limitation. The 6th Generation 160 is a great iPod with many improvements over it's smaller, but very good, 30 GB sibling.
I bought this remote to replace six remotes, including two DVD players, an AV Theater Receiver, and a Dish Network receiver/DVR. I've had mixed experiences with a few universal remotes over the years, but I can't say enough about the Harmony 670.I bought this remote over some others because of the button layout. I prefer the distributed, knobby buttons of the 670, as opposed to the flat, adjacent buttons of other harmony's. Eventually, I'll be able to know all the buttons by touch -- more useful in a dark room than a light. The buttons around the center ring are not the same as my DVR remote layout, but they still make sense. Face it: you're going to have to learn a new remote if you're upgrading.The computer software interface is pretty good, but it could be better. Still, it's worlds better than punching in endless trial-and-error sequences on the remote to program it. The software programmed my remote for all devices without a hitch.If you have not owned a high-end universal remote, you need to be prepared to change your way of thinking with this one. I knew it performed macros (or "activities" as Logitech calls them) when I bought it, but I didn't really think I'd use them. I was wrong. With an Activity, you press a button and it can perform several activities all at once, like turning on the TV, DVD and Stereo, changing inputs, etc. My old remote did this, but it was a pain so I stopped. With the 670, it's a dream. This is mostly because it remembers "state" -- the status of all your components. For example, if you're watching TV and decide you want to watch a DVD, when you press the "Watch Movie" button, the remote remembers that your TV was already on, but changes the input for watching a DVD, then turns on the DVD and any other component you need, like your AV unit. When you're done, you press "OFF", and it toggles the power for ONLY the components it knows were on. Because this of this, you will find no hard ON or POWER button on the remote -- only OFF. The Activity buttons take care of the ON part. (This is not to say you can't turn the unit on separately. With all my units, POWER is an additional function in the little screen area. I've used the software to move that to the top of the screen if I ever need it -- but I haven't yet!).If something doesn't happen right with an activity (something doesn't turn on or off, for example), press the HELP button. This ingenious function asks you yes/no questions until IT fixes the problem. My wife couldn't be more confused about what needs to occur in order to, say, watch a DVD, but she can now fix any problem that arises just by answering the questions.Pros:- good button layout- good backlight- Activities (macros)- help button- computer programming- phone tech (free for first 60 days - USE IT!)Cons (pretty minor):- The buttons are small. Might be a problem for someone with big fingers.- Screen has a "next" button, but no "previous". Doh!- The computer software could be better, such as in reordering functions for the screen. It's a slow process.- No hard DVR button to access your recordings. I programmed mine as the first screen button. Kind of an unbelievable omission.Overall, a terrific remote. Some little problems, but dwarfed by the positives!
I have owned the 1gb model in the past. I just bought the 2gb model, and although the packaging and manual references the SecureLOCK function, this unit does not have it. I called technical support (18 mins hold time, got disconnected, 16 more mins hold time at 10am PST). The tech support guy thinks the software is available for download but couldn't find it (I spent 30 mins looking before I called technical support). The URL in the manual is no good (404).The warranty is good, but if you have to send it in, expect it to be gone for 60 days. On two occasions with my 1gb model I had to send it in. Once was a defect with the memory stick, the other time the scissors broke (not just the spring, the entire scissor arm broke off). The first time, I got so frustrated with the amount of time it took, I nearly bought another one to replace it. The second time, in anticipation of the delay, I bought the 2gb model.
Expected a little better mid-range but was able to correct somewhat with Creative Labs software. Price was right so still gave 4 stars. For the money they are a good choice.
Like a few others I tore my Netbook apart, added a third antenna, installed the intel card, put it all back together... just too find out I can still only connect at 54Mbps. Not 130.Long story short....my router only works at 2.4GHz this card only send/receives the N channel at 5MHz. I would need a 5MHz or dual band router to get the speed increase. Wish I bought the 5100 card. Buyer beware. This card did increase my range though so it wasn't a total waste of time.
I was concerned when I first received this cable that it did not "feel right". Within a month, the cable started acting up and now I will have to purchase another (not this one). Recommend you spend a little more money to get the quality.
Signed up for DTV in May 2008. Receivers include built in DVRs. This eliptical dish, mounted on a tripod in my backyard produced the same results as the round dish DTV installed on my roof.
This DVD player is great for the price & was shipped to me in perfect condition. It plays DVDs nicely & was compatable with other non-RCA equipment. Overall a good deal & I'd reccomend it!
So far I love it, at first there seem to be a problem with the battery running down really fast. However I followed suggestions from zune's help/comment page and the fix seem to work. all is good for nowGET YOURS SOON!!
Monster states that you need gold connectors cause copper corrodes, this is true. But they don't tell you that the same contact that was made between your speaker cable and speaker binding post is now taking place inside your new plug. Has monster some how defeated science and found a way to create an oxygen free environment inside their products that prevents corrosion and thereby signal loss. NO the only thing they have defeated is common sense. Put your cable in a good spade lug and drip some solder in the tip. Cheaper and scientifically better.
I have the "Suunto Vector HR white" and I love the watch. Very light and very easy to read the display.This is why I decided to buy this model Altimax. Looking the photos, both models looked very similar but when I received the Altimax I got realized that they arevery different.The watchband is more rigid and the the LCD is not good - the eyes must be positioned 90 degrees over the screen, otherwise you will not be able to read it.If you try to read at 45 degrees, the LCD became black. Very bad.
bought this in 2006, perfect until now. picture goes off still has sound. turn it off and back on after a few minutes picture comes back but goes out again after a few minutes. very dissapointed after paying over $1,000 for this TV.
Works perfect for vaio laptop.To prevent install all the logitech stuff,- Insert logitech disk, do not install anything on autorun- Plug in the camera (on windows vista) and is unable to find driver locally, point to search driver from the logitech driver disk, it finds and install driver.
....radio/CD player with remote. I'm an old school guy who always thought I needed to haul around speakers and a full system anywhere I went to get fantastic music sound. I bought my Bose Wave after hearing one a friend purchased. I was knocked out by the amount of sound and the quality of sound produced by such a compact, mobile unit. I can move this thing from room to room with one hand and when I change homes, I just grab it up and take it with me in the front seat. I have even taken this unit along to friends houses for outdoor parties and you can hear it all over the backyard with no problem. The unit really shines though when you place it properly within a room, put in a CD, and kick back with your remote and adjust the sound to your pleasure. I have been so pleased with this unit that I recommend it to all of my friends and I am saving up my nickels so I can buy another one for the back part of the house. I prefer to keep the volume in the middling range so I can appreciate the subtle tones, but even when it gets jammed up very,very loud I just don't hear much distortion - just more sound. It's a little pricey but Bose lets you pay over a whole year if you'll commit to monthly credit card withdrawals. Kind of hard to beat that! Highly recommended to anyone with a few bucks to invest.
The unit arrived promptly and in perfect condition.A firm press is necessary to seat the charger head into the receptacle on the GPS. Once that's done, it works great!
I'm afraid I don't really don't have a review, but more of a question. Is this product good for voice-overs during DV editing while working with your computers? If not, what is?
After struggling to get this system to work, i am having all kinds of quality problems. Power supply broke, receiver broke, both items looked like they were opened before, so maybe they were refurbs? either way, they failed, then the DVR failed, then the camera failed, all within 3 months. Each time I had to withstand being berated on the phone from ignorant tech support who had me take down the cameras to trouble shoot, I paid someone to install, then take down, then instal again, then take down, etc, etc. I was told sutsomer service black listed me because I've called so many times with problems. Yet they will not refund my money.PLEASE do not buy anything from this company. The products are mediocre at best, and from my experience, plagued with problems. don't take a chance your system will break when you need ot and buy from someone else. It's worth it wether it cost more, just not to deal with customer service. they are by far the worst customer service I've ever encountered.
The good: The product is solid and works perhaps better than advertised. I have a 100 year old Victorian house. The AP is in the basement, the laptop with wireless Orinico Gold card is 2 floors up and running at 6 Meg. No interference, no loss of signal. When I am on the main floor it is rock solid at 11 Meg. (BTW: This house is FULL of electronics , wireless and otherwise.)The bad: The documentation is so bad if you don't have networking experience you may be in over your head. Don't think for a minute that the Netgear website will help. The website has even less information than the included &quot;flyer.&quot;. My recommendation is to set up the AP with no encryption or WEP to begin with. Get your Wirelss card and the AP talking first and make sure you can connect to the internet.The do some research on setting keys and configuring WEP.
Bought this for my boyfriend who has XM. He seems to really enjoy it and takes it with him everywhere. The first time we used it the XM transmitter thing got stuck in the speaker unit and I had to pry it out. Since then though it has given no troubles. I find it a little cumbersome and bulky in shape. So far though, he's liking it and that's what matters. I didn't like how the cord coils around an inside component that is covered by a removeable plate on the bottom. I think the design is a little difficult.
Well I have just recieved the Monitor/TV. I was surprise how bright is was. I am currently using it as a monitor for my new computer I am have built. Playing DVD off of my computer is a lot clearer than playing DVD off my DVD player since there were less noise in the connection. The monitor is extremely bright, I had to turn down the brightness to about 9/100. When I have recieved it I had one retarded light black/white pixel, not noticeable and pretty good when it comes to a lcd this big. &amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;&amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;This monitor comes with DVI, VGA, S-Video, Cable, and other ports for progressive scan and surround sounds. When I plug my monitor into the VGA port of my computer, the monitor automatically adjusts and resizes to the right 16:9 view. You can pic full screen or 16:9. Other options which I find very kewl about this monitor is that it has picture in picture option. Plus also the dual monitor options comes in handy. I can have one computer plugged into the VGA and the other computer plugged into the s-video (or DVD player &amp;amp; computer). &amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;&amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;Another thing for parents. It also have a parental control for password. I have not use this function yet, since I dont have kids. Hehehe.&amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;&amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;Putting my hand near the monitor, it does give out some heat, although not as much radiation as tv and crt. The speakers on the sides do give out a little very high frequency that is not so audible. I can take them off, but these speakers are pretty well performers. &amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;&amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;The monitor comes in a very big box, I don't think it can fit in my honda civic unless I fold back the sits. It is a good thing that shipping is free. It is well packaged. &amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;&amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;Taking the monitor out, I am surprise to see that the monitor is so beautiful... ;P&amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;&amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;Image quality is terrific. Sharp and clean. One downside is that the remote control is tragically weak. I heard that games are great on these monitor, but I have not try it yet. Afraid I might get too addicted to it. &amp;#60;br /&amp;#62;&#60;br /&#62;
Just purchased my 2nd pair after wearing out the 1st. Dollar for dollar the best out there.
I must admit that this book was a disappointment, below the standard of other ORA books.I suppose it is supposed to be targeted towards those who are just learning to program; however, the value of C as a first language is, in my opinion, questionable. I found that many topics which interested me (and would have been relevant) were only touched lightly if at all, and its poor glossary and index rendered it a poor reference work.However, the sections on coding style are very good.
This turned out to be really usefull..Optiones for SD Card, USB Drive, MP3 Player..Remote control..hmmmDownsides...Build Quality.. I have a feeling that the thing is gonna break apart..But Not yet..:)
I like my Lexmark X-75 printer.I have had it since March of 2003 and it is still working very well.I'm sure there are other printers that are faster and better, but I like the reliability of this printer and will continue to use it until it quits working.The remanufactured ink cartridges are relatively cheap on AMAZON.I would definitely recommend this printer.
I've tried many headphones and this is the only one that stays put. I will never buy any other brand. It's comfortable, fun, sleek and just pro-runner. Trust me...give it a try and you will not be disappointed.
I've never tried this film in 35mm so I'm reviewing 120 roll film.This is not a punchy film. If you want colors that pop than Fuji Superia or similar films are probably more apropriate.Smooth accurate skin tones makes portraits with this film very flattering.I shot at EI 400 and some of my shots looked a little underexposed. Others looked perfect so I'm not sure what the optimum EI is for this film yet. I'll experiment with EI 320 next time to see if my shots are more consistant.Since I haven't made any blowups larger than 8x10&quot; from my 6x7cm negatives I can't comment on grain. My enlargements are perfectly grain free but there isn't much magnification here.
Have had a Canon MF 3111 for close to three years and I love it. Yes the paper tray is just a bit flimsy. We are talking about a sub $200 printer here. Has a couple of its own unique limitations but this has been an amazingly reliable crisp and cheap printer for a long time. At the price we paid we expected a machine much less than this. Only have one complaint. We cannot get a driver for Windows 7 64 bit. Had to give our printer to one of our daughters because we cannot get it to run with our new computer. Devastation. If you are not running Win 7 64 bit this is a genuine deal.However, if anyone knows of a way to get it to work with Win 7, I would be in your debt because it just keeps on going.
I was able to install and configure this mic just fine. However, after about 5 minutes the quality degraded and eventually became un-usable. I could unplug the USB cable and re-plug and it began to work just fine. Yet, as before, after 5 minutes the quality degraded, began to sound " "staticy" and eventually the audio faded away into complete static.I bought this through Circuit City. I was disappointed to see their terms of return as they asked that manufacturer be contacted to get their authorization to return it. I find these terms to be rather onerous and wrote them to let them know. I have yet to hear back from them. If I get a response, I will post the results here.UPDATE: I contacted Circuit City via Amazon Marketplace. They issued me a return authorization number. For that I am thankful. Thanks Circuit City!Still, I am surprised by Logitech's quality in this case. I always thought they made good products.
I ordered two of these cards. One is fine but the other seemed to disintegrate after just a month or two of use. The connector end of the card crumbled into tiny bits of plastic and metal and the card was no longer readable in any device. I ended up replacing the card with another manufacturer's card.I've also trouble reading these cards in my PC's SD reader slot. Perhaps it is because they are high speed cards? My camera does fine with it so I have resigned myself to using the USB cable to get photos off the card via the camera.
I purchased this cd player a year or so ago. I thought that by now the other brands like Coby would have caught up to mainstream brands in quality, I saved about $20 in this transaction.*This cd player won't play anything but perfect cd's, the slightest scratch sends it into spasms which are reduced by turning the skip protection off, ironically.*There is no external power plug*Player takes forever to spin up, and an eternity if it sees a scratch.I am going to have to go out and buy another cd player because this one certainly isn't any good. It does not work like it should, so spare yourself the pain and get a better product.
Excellent replacement puck with epoxy adhesive. Works as indicate with specified humminbird products. Worth the cost if a second transducer is needed.
I was going to buy 10 of these, but I am worried they are not that good because the price is so low. Is this a joke, or what?
I bought this for a Roku box that I originally hooked up with the red, yellow, white cable that was included. Huge difference! HD quality and a great price! Thanks!
I needed an external drive in a hurry, and initially turned to external CD burners. However, after reading numerous reviews across a variety of sites, it quickly became obvious that none of the external burners were up to the task. According to reviews, most of them (HP 8000 series, Iomega Predator, etc...) suffered from reliability problems, and to exacerbate the matter further, transfer speeds were reportedly slow. Hence, in desperation, I turned to other forms of storage. To my delight, Iomega's Zip 250 USB drive has performed excellently! I haven't had a chance to test out the firewire capability, but all I can say is that I am extremely pleased with its USB performance! I have successfully transferred all my files from my work computer (running on Windows NT) to my home computer (running on Windows 98), and there have been no software or reliability issues at all. Good going, Iomega! Now, if only they could pull their stock out of the pits........
If you have a fast PC and fast (USB 2.0) USB bus, then this ought to work just fine for you. I recommend a powered USB hub for this modem, as it requires a lot of power to hold its internal relays open and keep your phone line open. Some USB cards only have 100 mA available, and this device requires the full 250 mA allowable by the USB specification.It did not work at all for me: I had to return mine because it could not hold the connection open, in spite of a top-name, well-powered USB hub. When it did connect the one time out of many tries, it was slow and dropped the connection after about a minute.A modem should truly be 'install and go' in that it should work perfectly the first time. Modems have been around longer than computers, and this is not black art.The setup software has to be de-installed and re-installed if it does not recognize your modem; this is asking the average user to do too much, and costs time.As a comparison, I went to a local store and bought a Zoom 3025, installed the drivers (as they recommend you do first), installed it in a PCI slot, plugged in my phone cables, and I was done, the PC buttoned up and I was connected; all within a half hour - as opposed to two four-hour sessions with the US Robotics box.Again, if you have a fast PC and a fast and powered USB connection, you should give this a try. It's a good concept, but it is definitely not downwardly compatible.
This is a great product. Very easy to use and the ordering and delivery of my items was simple and quick.
The Alpine PKG-RSE2 DVD is an excellent auto overhead dvd player..The picture is fantastic and screen is very large. The dvd player comes with only one set of wireless headphones so be sure to order a second pair of headphones if necessary.It is a very large overhead system , so be sure to measure before ordering. It just fit into my Jeep Commander with very minimal space left. Although it already has a Fm modulator , I did need to get adapters before the installation, but sound on system is fantastic and works through both the cars speakers and headphones..With the fm modulator , you are able to shut off movies volume from auto speakers and listen to radio while movie is also being viewed..I highly recommend this system especially at Amazons price you can save a ton.
Arrived fast and as expected! Can never have enough extra cables in our house, it seems. Thanks for the fast service!
This cord is great! It ticks me off to know that everyone is going to their local retail store and getting charged $30 for a cord like this that is the same quality! Great item! Works perfect on 1080i for my son's ps3 to his 22" Hitatchi Flatscreen
I bought this case to house my EEE PC 4G. The main partition in the large pocket fits the laptop perfectly. Leaving the small partition to house the power supply and a mini mouse. In the lid, is a zippered mesh pocket that is perfect for holding SD cards and USB keys. The case is made of rigid foam that looks as though it will buffer the PC from the shock of dropping it or the odd item thown onto it (I'm not going to test this!) If you're an EEE PC owner, I would definitely suggest this as an alternative laptop case.
They sound great! I forget I have them on.There is some confusion. The KSC35 are the ones to get.The cheaper and jazzier KSC50 with the cloth cords are differentand seem to be bulkier and fall off from activity.The cheaper KSC75 don't sound as smooth and are heavier.I have used the KSC35 for 10 years and am happy to buya new pair when the old ones are lost. Koss gives a lifetime warrantyon these! ($6 service fee). I adjust the ear clips by heating themwith a hairdryer, BUT do not heat the drivers with the hot air! Placea barrier between the two. Make an effort to get them comfortable.Bonus, you can wear a hat with this style.
Bought this because I saw it in a store, but they could not beat Amazon's price with free S&H and no tax. It looks really nice and works great. I have an aux input device installed in my stock stereo for my car, and the audio from the mp3 player is great, especially coming from my car speakers. The white and silver is a nice touch, but since its in my car, it gets dirty pretty quickly.
I purchased this 6/15/07 with little time to shop, a day prior to departing for a Caribbean vacation. Just like previous reviewer, it has 'read' problems with the DVD's, every one I tried. Frequent errors, loss of data; 1 DVD rendered useless; problems "finalizing" the disc for viewing, etc. You can feel the DVD shaking and shimmying inside the camera as it tries to read it; sometimes it runs continuously trying to read, even when shut to OFF it keeps trying, running the battery down. Controls are poorly placed and hard to use. I plan on returning it to the store tomorrow. Don't waste your time and money!!
The socket for the Palm unit requires both hands for removal, and sometimes insertion because it's such a tight fit. The weight and balance are nice, but this could have been designed to make it much easier to grab 'n go.
I bought this cable after experiencing complete failure from a much cheaper alternative, and I was not disappointed. The cable pulls well from the box, the colors are easy to identify, and all of the runs I made (about 10 through the walls of my home) are working great at gigabit speeds.
The only thing I can say about this lens is...wow! Tack sharp image quality, super-fast (and accurate) auto focus speed, solid construction all at a decent price. This lens is perfect for just about anything you can throw at it: portraits, sports, landscape, etc. Buy this lens now and I promise you certainly won't regret it!
I bought the Canon S500 just before a trip of a lifetime earlier this year. This camera was brilliant while travelling around Australia Asia and the Middle east. The scenic photos I took came out beautifully the colours were vibrant, I couldn't complain. Ironically I make it back home with camera but that's when it all goes wrong.The camera was knocked off a side table onto a carpet floor; the lcd screen still came up but that was about it, no photos were taken, none of the buttons to change the settings worked,you couldn't play back images or anything. Sending it off to Canon didn't help either. Although Camera was still within the warranty, it would cost a minimum of $150 (no matter what is wrong with these cameras it seems 150 bucks is the standard fee) to fix as the knock to the camera wasn't covered in the warranty. It just didn't seem worth it to pay that much to fix a camera when I could get a new one for a similar price.Prior to owning the S500 I'd owned the S300. This camera lasted about 3 years (I upgraded to the S500 for the better megapixels and new functions) and it was not as delicate as the S500, it went all over the world and wasn't always in a camera case and operated perfectly, it's ownly fault was it was superceded by newer models. I know camera's are delicate machines but I expected the S500 to hold up a bit better than this. I hope the SD500 has had some of these kinks ironed out
I bought these as an upgrade to my Skullcandy Skullcrushers. I like the Skullcandys but I didn't want constant beating bass all the time. These are simply amazing! For those skeptical about the bass (from other reviews), you won't be disappointed. I don't know if what the other reviewers were expecting but these sounds great (Highs, Mids, & Lows). I would advise you break them in though because they will sound so much better. To break them in, I let them run on my computer for 2 nights while I slept, playing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon on repeat. I used to use that album to tune car stereo systems when I was in high school. I had read that some professionals had done the same and it really is a great album to get all your ranges.I got these on a sale price for $70, I don't know if they are still that cheap, but I would have paid full MSRP for them at $150. I don't plan on buying another set for a long, long time.One last thing, people saying they are too small must have extremely large heads! I barely have to extend them at all to have them fit perfectly.
Have tried 2 in hopes of curing the lost cap problem. No cap to lose, but the darn things collapse every time you try to plug them in. If you want to use these, your USB port needs to have enough clearance around it so that you can wrap your hand around the drive and hold the slider in the extended position with your thumb. Needs a stronger latch.
There are a few things that I would look when going for an MFP..1. Quality2. Service3. Durability4. MaintainabilityI have tried the quality since the last 1 year, Draft/Standard/Photo and there is no comparision...You could remarkably depend on Canon Quality..We had a problem with one of the paper sensor and the Canon Serivice center immediately took care of it... replaced it with another one and even fixed the original one for me... Awesome...Its an office machine and you could imagine the amount of stress when an inkjet is being used instead of a laser...But still it has been going strongThe cost of inks are much cheaper than their counterparts (HP, Lexmark) etc...
This set is awesome. great action and quiet key responses, plus the keys are larger so it makes typing comfortable. The only down side is there is no number keypad. Something I overlooked when I bought it. So if you don't have to use numbers a lot it is a good buy.
Just got my new mouse, as my old wheel mouse was sooooo sticky. The new mouse set up in a few minutes; no problems. It works very well. I need a very precise, reliable mouse and this fits the bill. So far . . .A word about registration: Someone remarked about there being a requirement to register the mouse with MS Passport in order to use it, but I found that registration was an option; I opted to register and I was not required to give any personal information (not even my name) other than my e-mail address. No credit card required; no address/phone number. Nothing to cause any security concerns.
WORKED PERFECTLY ON MY LAPTOP LCD SCREEN!!!!I thought my screen had some permanent marks that i could not get to come out. Was almost ready to sell my laptop on ebay but tried this Monster Screenclean(slightly different but same manufacturer) and couldn't believe it when the marks completely disappeared!!! 20 bucks might seem like a lot but if you are anal about your electronic displays then look into this item. Comes with microfiber cloth. Very pleased.
we got this screen to use with a projector to watch dvds and the screen is much taller that it is wide so we never get to use the whole screen. It would be great if there was a way to turn it but there is not so we end up putting the projector in front of us to fill out the sides. A nice idea but a wider screen would be better
I read many reviews on GPS units in preparation for a family trip we were taking and opted to purchase the Nuvi 360. I couldn't be happier. While driving through North Carolina at 4:30am and looking for a hotel, the Nuvi 360 was a blessing! I touched "lodging" and it gave me hotels in the area, touched the hotel, which brought me to the address and phone number and then touched "call" and it put me through to the hotel to check availability! The bluetooth worked without a hitch. The only drawback is that when someone calls you on your cell, you are on speakerphone through the Nuvi until you can navigate to the screen to send the call to your phone. One day I was on the patio and called my daughter and the call was routed through the Nuvi 360 which was in the kitchen, broadcasting her saying, "Hello? hello?"When my husband opted to leave the suggested route to circumvent traffic around the George Washington Bridge, the Nuvi 360 kept trying to get us back to the "chosen" route, which was a little annoying but only temporarily.Once we reached our destination and settled in, the Nuvi 360 was indispensable for getting around in an unfamiliar town. I used the "food" feature to find places to eat and did not run into the problem others have had where the restaurant had gone out of business.I found it helpful on vacation that you can type in "Wal Mart" and the Nuvi 360 searches the area for the nearest Wal Marts and gives you a list. Very disappointing that the closest Dunkin' Donuts was 358 miles away during a long drive one night, lol.On the way home, there was an accident in South Carolina that shut the highway down for a period of time. Traffic was backed up for miles. I touched "detour" and it took us off the highway, around the traffic and back onto I-95 beyond the tie-up.I also purchased the Garmin Friction Mount which sat on our dashboard (Chevy Suburban) and never moved an inch. It was great. We would take it down and put it in the console when we reached our destinations and put it back up on the dash when on the road again. No tell-tale sign of a GPS on our window.We've only had this unit for a couple of weeks and I doubt I'll be using it around my home town, but it certainly makes trips to unfamiliar areas much more enjoyable.
I purchased the Koss PortaPro Headphones and the Sennheiser PX 100 Headphones at the same time 09/04/06. The Koss PortaPro Headphones were not as comfortable as expected based on what I had read prior to purchase.After about 15 minutes I wanted to take them off. The sound quality was excellent however. But what good is that if they are not comfortable [to me]. The Sennheiser PX 100 Headphones were just the opposite of the Koss! They were very comfortable - hours on end. Sound quality was very good, but a cut below the Koss. Bottom line - for an expected short listening sesson where I want the best sound - I use the Koss. Otherwise it's the Sennheiser most of the time.
This product ended up being exactly what I needed and was expecting. It was brand new and the price was a lot cheaper than in the stores. It was as if I had just bought it from the local office supplies store. From now on, I will be buying all my printer cartridges on line.
I bought this clock because I am a very light sleeper and most alarm clocks scare me awake. To start, the nature sounds are not realistic and they run on a very short loop. Second, I saw the name "timex" and assumed that I was buying a quality product. One day, about 8 months after I bought the clock, I woke up to a screeching sound that wouldn't stop (like fingernails across a chalkboard). I called timex and was told that they did not manufacture this clock and that I needed to call a different company. At this other company, I got no help (the measly 90-day warranty had passed), so I exchanged it at [a local store] for another one (thank goodness I had my receipt) for another one hoping that I got a good one this time. Sorry, no luck that time either: almost a year later, the same thing happened again and I ended up chucking this ... in the trash. Please don't put yourself through the trouble of buying this product.
I have an after market iPod kit (that hooks into OEM Head unit). The problem I had was My iPod was in plain view so every time I stopped, I had to unplug the unit, hide it in my glove compartment, and plug it in again when I get back in the car. Very cumbersome and can be quite a wear on the iPod connector. So I decided to re do the cable so it goes into my center console so it can be plugged in and out of site. The problem with this, is that now is that I need to manually open the center console, and hit the play button on my iPod. So, what I needed is a remote control unit that has a pass though connector, and this unit was exactly what I was looking for.Very simple to hook up. I plugged it into my iPod Video, and plug my car adapter into the remote unit and in about five seconds, the remote started to work. Now, when I get into the car, I don't have to open my center console. Since my radio has limited control (unfortunately, the iPod car adapter doesn't have a "play" button), I just used the remote to hit the play.The connector fit snuggly into by iPod, is the right size, and does what I want it to do. I didn't have any problems using the remote with the iPod hidden in the center console. One thing I did notice (as the other reviewer) is that there is a brief lag when you try to skip to the next track, or repeat the current track. Without the unit, it took about one second but with Scosche, it took about 3 seconds. Overall, a very good product for $30.00
Fits perfectly in my Antec Nine Hundred two Gaming enclosure, connects perfectly to my Berkeley moboard, and keeps both of us cool.
This is an excellant lens for the reasonable price. A little soft at the high end of of the scale, but since its use is on a Canon DSLR there is alot of capacity and I seldom need to go that high. It matches well with my EF 28-105/3.5-4.5 lens.
After using this bracket the first time, it became very loose and sloppy going from horizontal to vertical. I tightened up the screws and it is working much better now. Keep an adjustable wrench in your camera bag in case you need it.
I can't get over how thin this player is. It replaced my dependable 1988 JVC CD player and is 1/3 the height. I'm pleased that JVC still supports "Compu-Link" which allows this player to interact with the rest of my JVC stereo system.As for the features, I love the feature that lets you stop the DVD movie and pop it back in later to automatically continue where you left off. The Zoom feature let's you remove the letterbox bands. It's easy to configure the settings and the blue glow is cool.My first real stereo rack system was JVC in 1988 and it still works perfectly. This DVD player is great and I hope it lasts just as long. I think JVC makes quality products.
Very hapy with the Samaung ht-q80, I have it hooked up to my 56" JVC 1080p tv and the picture is great, the sound is very good for the price.
I have several different devices to help point the telescope. Finder scopes to laser pointers. This Telrad is by far the most useful.
If your wireless router will not reach every room in your house then this is THE solution. Works like a charm right out of the box... in less than 5 minutes.Two items... a Bridge to transfer the signal from the router to the electrical lines... and Wireless Access Point device to broadcast the network signal from a remote electrical socket. GENIOUS.Simply connect the Bridge to your existing router with the provided ethernet cable... then plug the bridge into any nearby electrical outlet... then just plug the Access Point into any other wall outlet in your house and start broadcasting a wireless network connection to the remote reaches of your house... anywhere you have electrcity...And, if you have any clue about networking you can easily configure the Wireless device to encrypted mode.This works just like it says.
The sound is great. I love the compact size, and the price can't be beat! I liked this product so much, I ordered two more to give my grown children for Christmas.
I made the mistake of thinking that these speakers could be used as front channel speakers with a sub (Polk PSW 12) so as to look nice on either side of my new flat screen TV. While they looked great, the sound was truly lacking. If all you want is home theater sound and you don't do very much listening to 2 channel music, then these are fine. For music playback, I found them to sound "boxy" and lack mid-bass even with a sub.Polk makes a great speaker and for a small room or rear surround these are probably perfect, I just couldn't make them work for my application. I have a pair of Monitor 40s now and they are just right.
Personal RemoteDid I say junk? I gave several away as gifts, and no one could get them to work or even power up. I have heard good things about TV B Gone which was I believe designed by MIT students.
This item is cute for kids and fits their hands. But the cord is way to short and it is hard to connect it to the computer.
This little remote is a good product and a must for self- and self-family protraiture. I found the shutter release options very handy. Very small and easy to carry around (in your shirt pocket if you wanted to). The caveats (and hence why four stars): you MUST be in front of the camera (or at least the remote). The small size though practical in some respects it also presents a problem since it's fairly easy to misplace. Trust me when you carry around $3-4K worth of equiment or when you're doing paid work, the least your mind is thinking about is this little remote. Thugh for the price it's OK to lose it, I suppose. But in conclusion, I think this is nice product at a fair price.
This is the worse experience I had. The player stopped playing in a about a month.
good sound but usually one headphone after a month or two with everyday use developes a loose conection and stereo is thus mute at that point. Ordered and have used 2 pairs and have had same result. I know it sounds weird but do like product.
I'm not sure why I bought this product, but it has served me well enough. I prefer my digital Canon though. Firstly, the lack of manual configuration annoys me, as well as the painfully slow review speed, especially at high resolutions. Seems cheaply build and assembled. Actual pictures are clear enough, but once again my Canon takes clearer photos faster and clearer at the same resolution.For the price it wasn't a bad investment, but be smart and purchase a quality Canon instead.
The Terk Advantage has been a miracle for me. Living in an apartment building in an urban center with lots of hills, I never had clear reception before. Even expensive, high-end component tuners and upscale radios did not work well. I was sceptical when I ordered the Terk after reading so many rave reviews. Now I am in total awe at the improvement this antenna has made, and I am ready to order another one for a different room. I am using it with a GE SuperRadio III, and could not be happier.
I had a previous generic charger that did not work. Well if you go with this one, you won't have to worry about that. This one works like a charm and seems to charge pretty fast too. I've had this for a while now, and never had any problems with it.
A like cable was being sold for over 50 dollars at the local electronic department store. I saved 40 dollars for the same product through amazon.And it work great with no problems.
Added this four-port powerline adapter to several other Netgear adapters already in the house. Works great, is perfectly reliable, and generally faster than my wireless network. It is literally plug and play. If you want to use your home's electrical wiring to get internet into any room, this is the way to go.
Good basic lens protector from Tiffen. Thou this is much better quality than the UV protection filter from opteka.
Lowest cost, professional quality, speed and ease of use, delivery was fast no wait, very satisfied.
works great exactly what I was needing to hook my speakers up to my mixer, would not hesitate to recommend this product
I purchased this lens used since it's discontinued. I read some pretty good reviews about it plus I own the 28-105mm 3.5/4.5(which I love) so I figured it would be a good match. I wanted a nice compact and light lens that for travel with for my Full Frame 5D. My first impression was that this lens was a Dud. Not very sharp and not very saturated. After getting use to my 10-22mm which is very sharp and other 'L' series lenses this lens did not match up. However, after I bumbed up the sharpening in the picture style settings by a couple of notches the image improved significantly. I then teested this lens against the 28-105mm and the results were about the same with the 28-105 being just a tad sharper. All in all it's a pretty good lens for the price I paid for it. The only thing to remember is to boost the sharpening and you will be fine. Of course if you are shooting RAW it might take some Post Processing to get the image up to par.
As a former professional photographer, a printer's performance as a photo processor is really where the rubber meets the road.I shoot Nikon pro-level cameras and lenses, both film and digital. I have a Canon 9950F dedicated print scanner, a Nikon CoolScan negative/slide scanner, and an HP 8750 as a dedicated printer for larger format photo prints. I use Photoshop, Lightroom, DNG Converter, and other top-end photo software. The quality of my photo prints is absolutely crucial to me artistically.I had a Canon i9900 printer, which made great prints in non-archival inks; not acceptable. The Vivera inks used in the 8750 will last over 100 years when used on HP's Premium Plus papers, and the unit yields stunning prints. Image quality is as good as one gets from a lab.The printer interfaces beauutifully and reliably with my computer system (a periodic problem with the Canon, I might add), a desktop running XP Media Center Pro. Absolutely no glitches at all.I have to say, I love this printer, and strongly recommend it.
The 12v adapter lead works fine with my Garmin Pilot 3, as long as you push the plug in hard enough , but the PC interface lead doesn't.It will neither power the GPS nor will the PC recognise the GPS. So there's a thick lead and plug that's useless. Pity.
When I bought my car, it had been sitting in someone's yard for 2 years. The speakers were the stock speakers in the front and they did not work. The rear speakers were pioneer but were blown and farted when you turned the volume up.Fast forward to a year later when I finally get the car running right and decide to get some speakers. Component speakers were recommended by many auto/audio people that I know, but when I looked online at the major manufacturers...there was no way I could afford a component system from them(I'm part of the middle-class working poor). So I decided to look on Amazon.com for a used set of speakers or hit the junkyard for some speakers. As my luck would have it, these speakers were available for a price that I could afford.And from the day I installed the component speaker set, I have been more than happy! I finally have sound in the car and it's pretty darn good too! Not as nice as the system that I put in my old Sunbird when I had it, but it will do just fine! The speakers are loud enough to balance out the farty sound from the rear blown pioneer speakers when I turn the sound mostly towards the front speakers. The highs from the tweeters is VERY NICE and gives an added dimension to the music since the main speakers are down by my feet in my car and I don't really hear them that powerfully.I will be buying another set of these speakers to replace the blown rear pioneer 6.5's when I get some money or sell something to fund the purchase.
The reasons I buy replacement cases for my DVDs are a) to replace DVD cases that become broken and, more importantly, b) to replace those DVD cases that are all gummed up and sticky because moron manufacturers can't seem to make security labels that can be easily removed without damaging the case or leave residue which sticks to other cases.So, i thought it would be nice to get replacement cases and also save some space -- that's why I chose the slim DVD cases. Bad choice! Yes, they do save a considerable amount of space -- perhaps 50% or more. However, the covers from the standard sized DVD cases do not fit in the new slim cases unless you butcher them -- and even then the title appearing on the spine of the case is way too big.Another significant and annoying factor is that to make these cases slim, manufacturers use thin, cheap and easily bendable plastic. The pressure you need to exert to open these cases can easily cause the case to break or at least wharp. They are in no way as sturdy and durable as the original full-sized DVD cases.
I tried this with my stereo and various radios. It worked marginally at best, but most of the time it didn't work at all. My stereo is digital, most of my radios are dial: didn't matter. I couldn't get it to perform consistantly at all. When it did work it had to be within a few feet of the receiver, but sound was still full of static and easily interupted. I had more luck with the Tunecast, which isn't saying much. I tried all the ideas and suggestions to improve performance with negligible improvement. I'm returning this piece of junk today, I feel like a sucker for buying it.
Perfect fit for all my computer equipment! The outlets are angled so those BIG plugs fit. I still have space to plug in laptop when need be. Slimline design allows it to fit against the wall and can be hung on the wall. I have laying on floor and hardly noticeable. Easy access to plug in vaccuum. The super long power cord attached is helpful if your electrical outlet is not close. Overall...SUPER SURGE PROTECTOR!
Rail Mount Adapter works well, however it is important to know the following information which is not made clear on Garmin's website or Amazon- This mount is for the E-Trex Series handheld GPS, possibly amongst others as well, however the mount is useless without the clip that came with the GPS that screws to the back of the unit. Since I was unable to locate mine, the clip had to be purchased directly from Garmin (came to this conclusion after spending hours trying to locate on-line). The clip was cheap enough, but had to pay a quite high shipping charge which far exceeded the cost of the piece. Once you have the clip the mount works nicely with the GPS, it holds it secure and is easily removeable. I have two, one for my Bicycle and one for my ATV. I would have paid an extra $10 for this item to have come with an additional clip, for it would be nice to have an extra anyway. I find myself taking the clip off the back of the GPS frequently so I can put the GPS in the carrying case, which means sooner or later I will lose it.
These screws are exactly what I was looking for! I'm going to college and I wanted to prevent my computer from getting broken into and etc and these are perfect! The only unfortunate thing is that the keys are specific for each lock.The lock also isn't super secure, it looks like it could be force with a custom ground screw driver of some sort. But hey, for 2 dollars it's a wicked deal!
Excellent! I bought a bunch of these for the business. If I purchased from my distributor, it would have been more. Great deal!
I'm an aspiring music producer and through research I went ahead and bought these. The headphones themselves are some of the best and recommended by industry professionals. The company I bought them from shipped early and I got them very quick
My Dad gave me these headphones for my birthday when i got 14, that was 18 years ago.I am still using them and the quality is awesome.I am producing music since i was 14 at home and been djing for 16 years now, not only in clubs but also on internet radio.I know that much has changed in 18 years now, and todays high quality headphones are way ahead of these ones in preciseness.BUT... :)wait..the sony ones have some qualities, that newer ones very rarely can provide:for their class they got a very good dynamic (and if i say very, i mean VERY) and a full, round and seperated spectrum of sounds.The Bass is FULL, ROUND, DEEP and WIDE. it could be a little more melodic compared to todays headphones, but the fullness of it can't be achieved very often with todays headphones.the mids are more than clear and very melodic and got a VERY DEEP dynamic.the highs are very nice and don't disturb you in any way.what makes these Headphones a 5 star product is the atmosphere it provides in your head. you feel like in an own world with them, full of sounds, that all create different areas.you would think, ok they are old headphones and sound like them, and you may be right, but then the sound quality is so good again you don't want to take them off again and have an awesome experience.would i buy them again today ? - No, because there are sure better ones on the market today (price range 120 to 130 $), but for the full bass and round and total clear and dynmiac mid-tone sound (sounds like 32bit float) they have serious plus points that todays products often can't achieve.would i buy them again if sony put the exactly same model out for 40 to 60 $ today ? YES, definately! :)
Over 30 years ago, when I bought my first 35mm SLR, it came with a 50mm lens. It was considered the "normal" lens for 35mm at the time. I must admit, as soon as I could afford it, I started buying accessory lenses. First a 35mm, then an 85mm, then a 24mm, so it went. I didn't use a 50mm very much. I didn't want my photos to look normal so why would I want to use a normal lens?Twenty-odd years later, I bought a used Leica M6 with a 50mm Summicron lens. Since I couldn't afford another lens for some time after that, I used the 50mm for everything. This opened my eyes to the possibilities of a normal lens. No longer did I depend on a lens to give my photos a "look", I was depending on myself to make them interesting. I saw things that I overlooked before and began to make photographs of them. Light and composition took on a new meaning. The character of subject matter became the overriding concern--not the angle of view. It was something of an epiphany for me after so many years.Cameras today come with kit zoom lenses. Many of them are not very good, but they help to sell the cameras. I have nothing against zooms but I mostly use primes these days. Back when I bought the Leica, I also used Canons and I already owned several Canon EF lenses, including primes and zooms and L-series lenses in both prime and zoom formats. I did not own a 50mm. So I bought the cheap little f/1.8 II lenses. While it performed well optically, I really was not comfortable using it. It lacked a distance scale and the manual focus ring was a royal pain. I can appreciate lightweight equipment but the 50/1.8 II lens just plain felt like a toy. Since I was using the 50mm focal length more and more, I decided to spring for the f/1.4 version. I'm very glad I did.The lens is a joy to use. It is well built and well designed. The autofocus seems a little slow compared to some of my other Ultrasonic lenses but it's still extremely fast. The f/1.4 aperture is truly awe-inspiring if you're used to using f/3.5 kit zooms. The out-of-focus portions of the picture (the bokeh) is creamy smooth and the in-focus areas are very sharp. The lens is already sharp at f/1.4 but it picks up even more sharpness and a considerable amount of contrast by stopping down a bit. I don't test lenses by shooting test targets. I shoot real pictures of the various subjects that interest me. In that type of real world testing, this lens gets top grades.Although the 50mm may not be the correct normal lens for a reduced size sensor DSLR, for full-frame DSLR and 35mm film users, I recommend it highly.
The clarity of the pictures is not all that great, but the price is cheap compared to the others so I didn't expect super-sharp images. It's a great replacement for those plastic photo albums that get torn up in your purse so easily. I use it to show pictures of my kids/family. For the price, you can't beat it.
I have found that a $40 HDMI cable doesn't seem to work any better than a $2 one. This one has a slightly smaller actual cable than others I have but it seems to work fine.
...works well. Stays on no matter how hard running; fits my head fine. Great running headphones. Sound quality fine for price.
I actually had a techi guy set it up for me, but having it is wonderful! One click of a button turns anything on, rather than using 4 remotes!
The internet - the only place to find items that are no longer in the store. I purchased this for my mother and she loved it. She is also looking for ribbon with the correction tape included.
I love having this, but in our area there is a lot of new developement and we have found that it does not recognize a lot of newer streets. I didn't think this would be a big deal, but there have been several times that we had to go back to Mapquest to look something up because our unit didn't acknowledge it. Otherwise it has been a life saver. I LOVE the fact that it announces street names instead of the "turn left in 200 ft" that older models say. With a car full of kids, I need to know exactly what road I am looking for. Overall, it is good. Glad we paid more to get the road announcement, just wish it was a little more updated.
I bought this drive here at amazon a couple of weeks ago and since the day i got it i've been happy! It writes great and has good speed. Audio and data ar secured on my CD's and i can free space on my PC. I can trade information with all of my friends, listen to recorded music and backup everything i have! Plus a hidden bonus that they don't mention here was that i got a CD-R and CD-RW disc in it hehehe, i know it's not much but you can burn something right out of the box and use the CD-Rw or CD-R disc included for lot's of stuff! Great price and durability make it a great buy. Only downside i got was with the software, sometimes in the middle of the burn it would spit the CD out and mess it up, it's no big deal since i think i should have put less speed when i was writing it. If you're short on cash (and who isn't hehe) go for this baby, you won't be dissapointed and a new world will open up to you when you have a CD-RW drive :-)!
These little speakers are great for small areas (desk, along side bed)but are limited in that they have no volume control. Using an Ipod, it was difficult to hear in noisier places, such as the car. The description said all Ipods will fit - my nano doesn't sit correctly. It will connect to the plug from these speakers, but does not lock in place as the larger ipods will do.
I bought this laptop back in Oct when it first came out and i have no complaints to make about it. Its great for multimedia and even video capture,although i use it for game playing mainly and it plays BF2 and HL2 and FEAR without any problems all on high specs.A faster hard drive would be nice,but its not imperitive...I think this is a good value for money laptop, especially if you get it with a rebate.I think the other reviewer was unlucky with the modem, and i have never had a problem with Toshiba's service before. But that might have changed
Great Keyboard, Great Delivery. Great price. I had one before and the new updated version is even better. I easily give this 5 Star rating.
First off, let me say that if you need a BIG speaker to fill a BIG room with BIG sound, (for say a home theater system); these Sony's are a tremendous value. With that said, if you're like me (an audio enthusiast on a budget), these will make for a major disappointment. When it comes to two channel music reproduction, the Sony's simply lack detail, in other words we're talking: Muddy bass, muffled mids, and subdued highs. They have an overall boxy sound. With the Sony's, I would use the comparative analogy of consuming a large meal, yet still feeling unsatisfied.There really are no other floor-standing speakers at this price point that could possibly be better, but the old adage: "You get what you pay for" definitely applies here. For someone wanting a budget home theater system I would give the Sony's a thumb's up; but for any type of musical reproduction, I give the Sony's a complete thumbs down. Honestly, you'd have to spend at least double on a set of floor standing speakers to get any real musical detail. While Sony has always been known for their electronics, (televisions, computers, etc.), speakers have never been one of their strong suits. Any audio enthusiast would be better served buying speakers from companies such as: Klipsch or Polk Audio that specialize in home audio reproduction.Adam
First, there is no manual, no instructions - no paperwork. You may think "Hey, dummy - it's a bracket. Who needs instructions?!" Well, this thing has so many bells, whistles and features, that anyone does.Camera mount: The camera mounts to an adapter that in turn attaches to a rail and is held in place with a locking screw.Camera position: Camera can be rotated to portrait while attached - no instructions on doing this. You have to unscrew a lock screw, slide the camera, rotate a locking bar (Oh, that's what that thing is for...) and re-tighten the locking screw.Cables: Guesswork, but easy enough. No explanation at all, may trip-up a novice.Second, dummy, hotshoe: Why? I assume for a slave flash.Rubber hand-grip: Nice, comfortable.There IS a tripod mount screw on the grip's bottom.Can't lay the thing down anywhere. On it's back, you're crushing the trigger. On one side you're smashing the trigger socket. On the bottom it falls over on the lens. No place to attach a neck strap - this would be handy, as the thing is heavy when everything is attached!Includes a cordura carrying case, but again, no instructions on fitting the thing inside. It has to be taken apart to fit in the case.Really adds a pro look to your rig, but more importantly, gets the flash off the camera!
Even with songs that have a lot of bass, you can barely hear any with these headphones...but afterall they are only chump-change worth compared to the beats...they fit perfectly during workouts and do not slip out at all..
Most of the cordless mouses from Logitech have the tilt-wheel function, except for this one. It works fine as a mouse that doesn't require the USB wireless adapter, but adding that additional feature would have yielded this product its fifth star. Logitech, are you listening???
When it was working needed the reboot few times. One day it just died with status LED red. Opened it up. Capacitor in the power supply died. As a result it killed the circuitry too (besides the power supply). Fixed the power supply. The router is still dead.Could not find a receipt. Figures shipping cost will be about the cost of the new router. Bought another one. This time D-link. So far so good.
Clarion crossovers are great.This unit shapes my system the right way giving it professional sound.It comes with a easy - to - use manual for the begnners, but it's real simple to install and tweak,so if you're looking for a simple crossover to get the job done then this clarion is it.
Just purhased this card from Fryes for $19 and install it on my old Dell 4100 running XP Professional. Surfing after 10 minutes. So far so good. I bought a used Linksys WMP11 on eBay and could not get it to work. The whole wifi industry seems to have products that are luck of the draw for the end user. Reading many reviews, you either have no problems at all or you have a nightmare.
The flash card in my camera had insufficient memory so the upgrade. The product was received in a timely fashion and seems to work well in my camera. I am unqualified to give a technical review but for my use it works just fine.wjg...Pensacola, FL
The Fuji Finepix F20 is an amazing value. Buy it over the F30, F31. I got mine in great condition - full package with cables and SW on a big auction site for $80. The camera has the best low-light performance short of a DSLR and a fraction of the cost. A huge advantage over a DSLR is that this camera, with its collapsing lens, truly is pocketable. It has double the flash output and is perfectly fine at ISO 800. The F30 gives you manual control. You don't need it. Aperture control is useful for DOF/bokeh effects. You're not going to get that with any small sensor camera. So it's not needed, aperture control is really irrelevant with compact digitals. You can use this to control the shutter speed. Manual folks want to keep shutter speed at a fixed 1/30 or 1/15th for low-light shooting without camera shake or too much motion blur, intentionally underexposing shots to easily correct later in their photo editing software. Shutter speed, can be controlled indirectly but nearly as accurately with the F20's +/- exposure control. Set it to -1, 1.5, 2 stops as appropriate. Shutter speed will increase to between 1/15-1/30 in most low light conditions, just like direct control over aperture. So, save yourself some $$$ and get the F20 over the F30.Neglected is that the F20 makes an excellent natural-light indoor camcorder with its high ISO capabilities. It's /better/ in a lot of ways than a camcorder. Its resolution is beyond standard TV res and the key is its high ISO capabilities enables low light shooting without a blinding light attachment. It captures at 30 discrete frames per second without scanning just like expensive pro digital cams intended for digital capture and film output. I'm waiting for some low-budget filmmaker to exploit this capability. It has an excellent black and white mode that looks like real black and white film, a good "punchier" chrome mode, a very good macro mode, and a decent lens that's fast by modern standards with a F 2.8. It's flash is about 2X the output of most digicam flash units, and it has good battery life. The auto flash mode is extremely accurate in addition to being powerful, accurately powering up or down based on distance to the subject. Very well-done, Fuji. Only thing I wish it had was true optical image stabilization. Alas, can't have everything...The Fuji Finepix F20 is - price included, a "steal". A brilliant product. Sadly, Fuji re-joined the silly megapixel race it seems after producing this classic digicam. Get this camera on the used market while it's still available.
I have been using this headset for over a year and no complaints. The range of sound is awesome and it is definitively a good item for your money.
I own 2 camera backpacks a tamrac adventure 9 and this one. the reason i bought this bag is that tamrac adventure 9 is too big. this bag carries a lot and it is small the padding inside the bag is ok quality but THERE IS NO PADDING ON THE SIDES OF THE BAG AT ALL.my nikon d200 with a battery pack does hardly fit in this bag im afraid that the zipper is going to break off. DO NEVER LEAVE THE ZIPPERS ON THE TOP BECAUSE IT WILL OPEN BY ITSELF. i did some improvements to the bag with attaching a clip on the front so the zippers will not be the only thing keeping the cover. (i dont think they will be able tosince they hardly stay closed).when i compare my tamrac adventure 9 to this bag there is no argument that tamrac deserves the price (2 times more expensive) the camera part of the tamrac is solid.i would only use this bag if i am too lazy to carry my tamrac with me. as i said before the only good thing about this bag is it is small and it carries a lot.
Seems to work well with Nano 4g... I bought two, had a question and it was quickly answered.... Its a great deal for $4 each...
Canon calls this a photo printer? Prints are faded, blurred, and distorted. Compare this printer to an HP Deskjet 3940 and decide for yourself. Do not invest in this printer. However, if you are stuck with this printer because you bought it as a package deal, either sell it on eBay or give it to your kids. I REPEAT, do not buy this printer, you will be sorry. Every Canon printer I have ever purchased has not met my expectations.
I cannot NOT recommend this product highly enough.They are crap. As stated in previous reviews, these envelopes will indeed leach or transfer some sort of residue or offgas product onto your discs, rendering movies and music useless.I bought at least a COUPLE HUNDRED of these a few years ago, in an attempt to save storage space. HUGE mistake. Awhile back, we noticed music and movies with this 'stuff' on them. Much of our library (not massive by any means, but numbering quite a few boxed PBS, Charlie Chan, and other expensive series) has been ruined by these gawd-awful wastes of petroleum resources. Now in the process of reviewing our discs to see what can be salvaged, and what will have to be thrown away. Not fun.I wish someone with pockets deeper than mine would file a lawsuit against Memorex, to halt the sale of this defective product, and reimburse customers who have lost/damaged property due to negligence of this company.
with out it alot of your HDTV componets will not hook up because the industry standard is not close enough to be compatible with all brands
This is a great case for a shuffle. It has openings for all your connections and is a keychain! Love it!
The disc drive works. It has disc drive errors and has to be shut down occasionally, but not too much.
As a Professional Photographer, shooting images in tiff or raw file format is very important to me . . . and to my clients. Wth the Viking 256MG compact flash cards, I can shoot 32 images in raw file formate, change cards and keep shooting. Having multiple cards allows me to pre organize the shoot while downloading into specific folders on my laptop.. I might create up to six folders for a day shootand capture 300 to 400 images, especially when dealing with people illustrating a product/service. The body position/ facial expressions can be crucial in getting an image that suports the client objectives.I know some shooters like the large storage capacity of the micro drives, but I prefer the reliability ( if you drop a compact flash card, it'll probably still work) and the limited storage that forces me to keep organized.
I seldom shoot in the auto mode and render almost all photos in RAW format. This card handles my demanding shooting requirements. I have purchased CF cards from other makers but NONE even come close to SAN disk in performance.
Shuts off all the machines I don't need when I turn my PC off. Don't need to turn them all of individually.
Let me start by saying that just about all the gadgets I own are made by Sony - Digial Camera, Digital Video Camera, Monitor, TVs, DVD players, etc... I.e. I LOVE Sony products. My love affair hit a pot hole with this device.I received this MP3 player for a Christmas Gift, just in time for a couple long car rides. Thinking this was a lot like my wife's SanDisk, I rushed down stairs, plugged in the USB cable and started copying over a bunch of MP3s. After 5-10 minutes (USB 1.1 ... not 2.0) I was all done. I unplugged the player and tried to listen to the music - nope. Surfing through the well designed interface, all I could find was a message saying "No Data".After reading the instructions (doh!) I spent the next hour and a half installing Sony's software, scanning directories for music, organizing play lists (I already have my music organized in folders, not to mention Media Player) and transferring files. In the end, I left the device on my desk and listened to FM radio (ugh).I'm taking this back to the store. I'll be buying the SanDisk Sansa 2GB - It may be ugly, but at least I can transfer music FAST.
This little gadget may not be for everyone, but It does heck of a good job impressing everyone.First and foremost, you gotta remember that this is a MP3 player. As long as it can stock a good amount of music and play it, you should be happy. THE NANO CAN DO THIS.Then, sound quality. You need better than decent sound quality to enjoy your music. THE NANO CAN ALSO DO THIS.Then, the look. You dont wanna be carrying an ungly device around with you 24/7. THE NANO IS SO FAB THAT YOU'LL WANNA TAKE IT OUT IN FRONT OF YOUR FRIENDS AND NOT LET THEM LAY A FINGER ON IT -SERIOUSLY.Pros:Looks fabulousSounds like any MP3 player shouldCan stock up decent amounts of your favorite musicNice little extras here and thereStock images as well as musicCons:.Very fragile.You cant keep your eyes of it.The black version scratches very easily -so be carefull with it!.Battery life may not be decent for hardocre/all day music listeners, but this isnt a problem for me as I charge it every night.Cant think of moreThis little gadget may not be for everyone, but it defently is for me!!
The one thing I really dislike about this product, is that without the extention cord the cable is too short, and with it it is too long. However, the sound quality is excellent.
I wanted a device that would let me listen to music, show me the time, and beep after a specified period while taking a shower. This will only show the time if the radio is off. When you're listening to the radio, it only shows the station's frequency. Also, while not a deal-breaker, the timer is rather inconvenient: it defaults to 15 minutes, so if you want it to go off after 3 minutes in the shower, for example, you have to reduce the time by pushing a button 12 times, each and every time you use the timer.
I am really enjoying these headphones. My only regret is that I didn't buy them sooner. They do not completely cancel noise but for $50 I never expected them to. Here is what they do do: On airplanes they drown out the loud engine noise and completely muffle everyone's side conversations that tend to annoy you. When I am in the car with my family and my husband is listening to Count Basie (I am not a fan at all) and my kids are fighting and asking me for food, I cannot hear any of it. It is all muffled and lets me focus on my music without hearing all of the usual background noises leaking into my headphones. They are really an excellent purchase if you have reasonable expectations and don't think all noise is going to be completely washed away. If you don't want to spend $300 and you aren't unrealistic, these are a great purchase.
After first trying Linksys PC card and USB adaptors to make a peer-to-peer network between a notebook and a desktop, I was never able to get the two devises to connect. I ended up returning the Linksys equipment and buying Netgear. The Netgear hardware worked almost instantly and it has been great since. Even though I am only using dial up for my Internet, having the flexibility and connectivity anywhere in the house has made a big difference. It really is the way to go.
I am trying to purchase 400 points online game code but it is asking me to use my credit card. I want to use my gift card balance. Any help please?
Says it will fit GM 88 and up but my 2009 GMC Sierra has a different connector. It is not even close. Its not like it was just too big or too small, the whole connector is a different style.
This is a wiring harness for a chrysler 300m with an factory amp, it was truly a great buy in terms of convenience and price. I usually buy items like these a wholesaler but the amazon price was not that much more plus no tax, free shipping and better yet I didn't have to go anywhere. exactly as described...
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
I find that these HP 22 cartridges are waa-a-a-ay overpriced for the few drops of tri-color ink you get. I can't print more than about 10-15 pages - with the photos take up no more than about 33% of the page - before my computer starts giving me a low-ink warning. The color is great, but I can easily go through two cartridges a month. The next time I buy a color printer, I'm also going to factor in the ink capacity and cost of the cartridges.
Mitsubishi once positioned itself on the upper scale of quality video and television products. No more. It's questionable if their DLP sets can genuinely produce a 1080p picture as advertised and their customer service and customer relations is pure garbage. Don't touch this or any other Mitsubishi Television product with a 10-pole. You'll be taken and you'll be sorry. Sony, Samsung and Sharp offer superior products and customer service. Mitsubishi has fallen to the bottom of the heap.
The best pair of rca cables i have ever owned to date, thats for sure. These things sound amazing clear, detailed, smooth and punchy bass. The build quality is just exceptional A+. I bought them to connect my DAC to my receiver and boy do they deliver the goods. Definitely worth it you will notice a difference not to mention that there fun to look at too.
bought on the recommendation of a tweet from an experimenter to use as an off camera flash with my iPhone 4. Not getting consistant indoor firing. still putzing with it.
Excellent portable binoculars for sporting events at low 9X power and for stationary objects at the 27X power. At 27X power the picture does get dim and it is hard to keep hands steady on object but with binoculars this compact you would expect such. Was able to view people's faces and emotions across the Detroit Tiger's baseball field. Was able to watch Red Bull Air Race planes wiz by at 200+ MPH on the Detroit river and occasionally zoom in to see what Canada was up to on their side of the river during non-race moments. Very useful binoculars for many occasions and they are small enough that you will have them with you when needed.
It was advertised as a good camera, but actually it is an extremely terrible one.It is too old (2002 product), viavideo 3.0 that none of the drivers I ever find online or from the CD fits the camera.The seller failed to help and even not response for my request for a valid driver.Dont' buy it if you don't plan to screw you up with the terrible camera.
I hate this CD changer. Never have I wanted to destroy something as much as this piece of crap.I have had it for 3-4 years. Recently it's given me a lot of problems and prior to those problems, I still have a few complaints about this unit.1. On random mode when changing CDs, it's loud and slow.2. Programming groups is extremely time consuming. You have to scroll through and wait a few seconds for each disc that you want to program. If you are programming half the capacity, it's a pain in the ass. And let's say I wanted to remove one of the CDs from my pre-programmed group. You can't. You have to redo the entire thing.3. It's big and bulky but light weight and cheap.After owning this thing for 3 or 4 years, I have ran into a some major problems:1. Once in awhile it won't read any of the discs. Sometimes 24 hours later, sometimes 4 days later, it decides to work again.2. Every single bloody song on every single disc (even brand new ones) SKIP. It can just be a mild annoyance with some tracks, but other times it completely stops playing the song.3. Sometimes when it's changing discs on random play, it will get stuck and the cd number and track will just keep scrambling.I am a pretty thrifty (some might even say stingy) person who never throws anything away that I can sell on ebay. And I sell practically anything and everything -- broken, new, old (with an accurate description, of course). However, when I get a new cd changer, this unit is still going in the trash. I'd rather destroy this piece of equipment then profit off of it. That's how terrible this cd changer is.
They're difficult to get in and out of the wallet, and dont stay on the speedlight as well as I'd like. If I had it to do over again, I may go with the cut-yer-own sheets and leave gaffers tape on my speedlight - quicker, cheaper, and stay put better. Also, there should be more of the color-balancing ones instead of the creative ones, since most people use them more.
If you plan on putting more than 90 CD's in a wallet, buy the 100/200 capacity CD wallet. My only criticism is that these wallets would be much better if you could add additional pages. The pages are attached like a book cover - front and back plastic pages slide into the cover's interior slits. The pages aren't permanently bound to the inside of the wallet. However, the pages fit snugly inside without moving around. Case Logic uses excellent materials for the CD pages, so don't worry about scratching the CD's or easy ripping of the pages. The Koskin exterior looks and feels better than the nylon alternative (difficult to see a difference from real leather). Also, this wallet has a nice carrying handle with see-through slit to insert a label, such as your name or what kind of music is inside. The zipper moves smoothly and has not given me problems to this day. Overall, this is a good quality CD wallet for people who don't want to lug over 100 CD's with them.
Did a great job at connecting my TV to my computer. This made me so happy as I was able to play Crysis on our 40 inch wide screen. My next purchase may be a wireless controller so that I can play it without craning my neck. Whatever your use, this is a great way how to connect two devices that aren't right next to each other. Also the length is a plus. I'd rather have more slack then a tightrope. Anything more then 25' would be overkill for me. Video quality is awesome, and better then I expected. This will meet or exceed your need for connectivity.
This works just like it should. No issues with fit; adapted my 1993 Nissan Altima to a new Pioneer cd player.
I have used many irons in my lifetime, and found this one to be the best one of all. It is light in weight, and does not leak all over your clothes. The "cordless" effect is wonderful!! I tell everyone that is looking for a iron, to look at this one! Being single, I do not have a lot of extra time, so this also allows me more time for other things! Dr. James E. Miles
This is a great mp3 I purchased it for my daughter who is 9 and she loves it, it was very easy to install music in it . It's easy for her to use the earphones come in different sizes to fit everyone which is great,the sound is not to loud but I think it's just fine for children don't get me wrong it's not as loud as other mp3 for adults.Seems very durable and stays charged for a long time. Extremely easy to use by parent and child. LOVE IT. oh and it charges from your computer .
This fan is louder than my entire system. It was so loud I had to disconnect it. Now it's just sitting in my case collecting dust. I wouldn't recommend this fan if you want to be in the same room as your computer.
I bought this tv in april 07. The sound started to go garbled in 4 months. Contacted manufacturer to find only 3 month warranty. I did buy a service contract from SERVICE NET when I bought tv. They had someone pick up the tv and diagnose the problem. $500 to repair. When I tried to get my purchase price refunded from SERVICE NET they told me I had to pay $130 for pick up and diagnostic. My advice to you is stay away from this tv and the thieves at SERVICE NET.
Not up to the standards of good headphones.For some reason sound clarity is not good.Not satisfied with the purchase done.
It was a pain to setup, but once I got it working, it has worked perfectly since. It does give off ALOT of heat so I would recommend standing this unit up, but as for signal, it penetrates all the way down my 70 foot tin can trailer nicely and I mean right now. I would go with d-link over my former linksys anyday
I have no idea what the negative reviewers are talking about, this things works great. It worked with both a keyboard and mouse, and worked in the BIOS and throughout the Windows installation process without any hiccups.
This sleeve was a bit too snug for my 17" HP Laptop. In fact it has a tear at one corner.
I'm really surprised to see all of the negative reviews. I purchased one of these a few weeks ago, and considering the price I'm very impressed.The display is extremely minimal but it gets the job done. The included earbuds are garbage, but that's true of players costing 3 times the price.Two negatives with this unit would be battery life and the 99 track limit of the display.Positives are no DRM, a user replaceable battery, and infinite tracks/playlists via SD card media.
I got the book as a gift when I met Bill Rancic in New York at the Stevie Awards. His easy going manner translates into most of the book except for some of the interesting quotes. Somehow I don't picture the quote" Even small efforts loom large in a small business, and big efforts loom larger still" rollling of his lips easily. I do think it's a good book to read because he clearly illustrates doing what your personality is made for. Many people suffer in business because they are doing what they think they should do instead of what they enjoy and what they are good at. Once you can come to terms with that, success is much easier to obtain. I look forward to his next book because he will have real life experience and wisdom he got from Trump to add in. A great gift for a teen with a business mind.
I did research online and at the stores and Amazon.com had the best price on this item. I ordered and I recieved it in no time at all with free shipping. I would recommend this product and Amazon to anyone.
This keyboard is being used in a conference room along with a bluetooth mouse. The keyboard by far has stolen the show. People love it, they even don't mind using the touchpad to mouse around if it means never taking their hands off the keyboard.Sleek, smooth and definitely has that "cool" factor for execs. Battery life is great, 5 minute charge last all day, 24 hour charge lasts all month. Yeah its expensive for a keyboard, but completely worth it if you have to have a bluetooth keyboard.
I bought this to replace the cord I had for the Nuvi 200. It was not the identical cord, but it works just fine with the product. I had bought and returned some non-garmin replacement cords from Best Buy, but they did not work with my Garmin. I also have found that you get what you pay for with electronic products. I highly recommended going with the name brand and paying a little extra!
I have a t.v. that weighs 100 lbs. so it doesn't move easily. I decided i wanted a swivel stand so i could turn it on my t.v. stand and view it comfortably from different areas. I checked amazon and found one that was reviewed well and fit the dimensions i needed. Always check the dimensions! I should have needed a 27 inch t.v. stand but the size of that one wouldn't have worked with my 27 inch t.v. It's stylish looking, hardly noticeable with my black t.v. It turns easily, is stable, and sturdy. Other people's reviews helped me so i am writing to recommend this product.
I love the comfort of this wrist rest but what is that chemical smell? It's making me ill at my desk. Can anyone answer that question???
Just got it working by:opening hyperterminal, typingAT+VCID=1that enabled caller ID that is apparently disabled by default.I found that info on the web somewhere. The doc had nothing about that.I only bought the modem to use for a software answering machine and call blocking so getting caller ID working was crucial.
IT CAN PLAY ANY DVD AND HAVE A GREAT PICTURE AND SOUND AT ALL TIMES.IT IS SMALL ENOUGH TO TAKE ANYWHERE TRIPS,OUTTINGS,I EVEN TOOK IT TO APPIONTMENTS,I EVEN TAKE IT OUTSIDE IN MY BACKYARD.THE SCREEN IS SMALL BUT YOU CAN VIEW THE MOVIES WITH NO PROBLEM.I WOULD SAY MY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT WAS A GREAT CHOOSE ON MY PART.I ENJOY THIS VERY MUCH.I WILL ADMIT THE CON IS THE BATTERY DOESN'T LAST LONG,I'D SAY 2HOURS AT BEST.BUT I STILL ENJOY THE DVD PLAYER.GIVE IT A TRY IS IF YOU LIKE IT.
Followed the instructions just like it said. My pictured all came out in a pinkish-red, had tothrow the cartdridge away. A big waste of time and money. I wont buy it again.
I bought one of these last year. Liked it so much, recently bought another. The sound quality is excellent, both ways. It's comfortable to wear. No one can tell that I'm talking on a headset. I have read negative reviews about headband breakage. However, this has not been a problem for me. For the price, this is a great product.
I have a large LCD TV (Samsung 52" 750 series) and since it sat in a corner I needed to be able to rotate it for best viewing from several different angles. There are some very expensive options out there that replace the entire TV stand, but I did not see the need to spend that much. Then I saw the Sanus TV32 and TV27. At first I considered the TV27, but I think if you are going to use a large LCD TV (like a 52"), you should go with the TV32 model. It fits the bottom of the Samsung 750 very well. If you had a 46" LCD, the TV27 would likely be fine.The base of this turntable is very, very solid. It's hard as a rock actually. I would have liked to have seen a bit more sturdiness in the actual turntable wheel, but it still works very well. I can turn my large LCD very easily. You can shake the TV and stand a bit, but I feel comfortable with the turntable. You actually have to shake the TV with your hands, it's not like you can walk by the TV and have it shake from the floor. It might not work with all large LCD TVs, but I do not hesitate recommending this product for standard TVs or LCDs. You should give it a try.
Works great! Still using it. I keep it plugged in. I bought 2 batteries and one is always being charged while the other is being used. I do give it a break once in a while. Ha. Great price. Love it!
To begin with, if you're looking at this battery, you might have a D200. If so, you have no choice in the matter. Whether it's 1 star or 5, if you don't buy this battery you have a $1,700 paperweight (and yes, I'm the proud owner of a D200 in non-paperweight mode).Second, the battery is not what's at fault here. The D200 is an energy monster. It sucks these poor little guys dry like a starved man at a all-you-can-eat. (This is the price of the incredible functionality offered by the D200. If you want longer bettery life, you'll have to give up MUCH of what makes the D200 the powerhouse it is.) The EL3e performs wonderfullly in the D70/50, providing slightly longer life than the recalled EL3a (the third contact on the EL3e is for the D200 only. The 70 & 50 both ignore it).Bottom line: There is nothing wrong with this battery. If you have a D70 or D50, buy with the assurance it will take many, many shots on a single charge. If you have a D200, buy because you have to then realize that *you* determine how long the battery lives. A VR lens will cut an already "short" battery life even more. So, you can complain about the battery being the issue or the D200 being the issue. Only the latter is correct. If you want long battery life, go back to the D70.Personal rant: The D200 is worth the reduced battery life in so many ways that I'm actually annoyed with those that complain about this. Sure, the battery could last longer, but why stop there? I'D like 20Mp, ISO speeds to 3200 with no noise at all, a 10-400mm VR lens tack sharp at all apertures with f/1.4 throughout. But you know what? Not gonna happen. The D200 provides FAR more capability than what you actually paid for (just ask D2X users), so stop whining about short battery life. There's no such thing as the perfect camera. The D200 comes so close, however, it's almost sacriligious to whine about it. By all means, let's teach Nikon a lesson! How dare they give us this camera at 2/3 of what they could *easily* sell it for and not give us 800 RAW's/charge? >:(And FWIW, you most certainly CAN get 1800 JPG's from one charge, You just have to do it like Nikon did. Yes, their tests are unrealistic in that respect, but if you're so upset about it, return the camera and let someone who will appreciate it have their turn...PS To "Dwarfbug" why did you give the *battery* 2 stars? These reviews are exactly that: reviews. Speak about the product in question. Don't just respond to someone's review and drop 2 stars with no explanation why. And also speak about something you know. There is no recall on the D200. There is a recall on the EN-EL3 which will not work in the D200 anyway. It is a D50/D70 battery and is replaced with either the EN-EL3a or the EN-EL3e (the "e" being a pretty sweet deal (some even resell them to D200 users a buy TWO 3rd party EN-EL3a's (Targus, etc))).
Lousy hood. It is difficult to insert and remove. It does not stay on well. It, does the job when it comes to cutting out glare.
A bought a Sony digital camcorder as a gift for my daughter. Her only child (and my only grandchild) is walking, running and jumping quite a bit now and it is hard for her to capture the action of a two year old with a still camera. When I started reading the reviews of the camcorder that I selected (the Sony DCR-DVD610 DVD Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom) I decided that she would need an extra battery and a case. I thought "just buy it now and get it over with" (because I knew that I would be getting it for her sooner or later). So I bought it and she is very happy that I did. I highly recommend this item if you are buying a compatible camcorder.Sony DCR-DVD610 DVD Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
This is my lens of choice for indoor and campfire scenes were the ambient light is low and flash can not always be used. Similar high-end L lenses are too expensive for me, and below-$600 zooms are too slow for these situations. 50mm primes are good for portraits, but you have to step too far back to capture more of the scene, to 28-35mm seems to be the best on 1.6x cropped sensor cameras like Digital Rebel.At $240, this lens provides great bang for the buck, but you get what you pay for, so there are a number of issues to consider:1. No USM. Auto-focus is slow and noisy. Often hunts for focus, esp. in low light.2. No manual override of auto-focus. Switching to MF is required to do manual focus adjustments.3. Cannot be used with any filters. I've wanted to use a warming filter with the flash, and all the filters I've tried (including the very expensive multi-coated ones from Hoya & Heliopen) cause ghost images and flares around any light source (like a candle or a table lamp) or a shiny object (especially if it's off to the edge of the frame). The situation is exactly the same with UV and polarization filters.
I have always been stuck listening to poor radio stations and endless commercials while driving my car, but the Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter has erased this problem forever. I drive a 98 Chevy Cavalier with no CD player and a tape deck that doesn't work, and so this FM Transmitter was the perfect tool to allow me to listen to what I want to in the car. The device is very easy to use and has some great features. The fact that it charges the iPod while in use is wonderful - you can take long car trips without your iPod's battery draining - and I find myself never using the wall charger at home anymore.The most amazing feature is the power of the transmitter itself. I can sit in my driveway and tune my car radio to 88.1 (one of the iCarPlay's possible presets) and clearly make out a radio station. When I turn on the iCarPlay though and set it to 88.1, the station goes silent and I can set my iPod to play whatever I want. There have been a few times on the highway when the signal fills with static, but it is very easy to quickly change the preset and find a clear channel.The overall sound quality is great, not quite CD quality but far superior to FM radio or even cassettes.Overall, I would recommend this product to anyone who would like to listen to their iPod in the car and who doesn't have a fancy Mercedes to allow them to plug the iPod directly into their radio.
This is a great product! It fits everything I need for my Kodak Z740 in it except for my tripod.
Nice to be able to add more inserts to the binders , added together and you have a great product. One insert for every two binders works well , anymore and you will have extra inserts.
I think Amazon sent me the TEAC AG-790 rather than the AG-790A. (Twice. I returned the first one unopened.) Nevertheless I went ahead and hooked it up and it meets my needs well. I have a turntable, CD player, and tape cassette and all three work well with the receiver and sound fine with the SONY 3000 speakers I bought with it. Hook-up is easy.I listen to two FM stations regularly and two others now and then. It was not particularly intuitive or transparent how to program memory of these stations, but with a little trial and error and a few curses I worked it out pretty easily. The remote works fine. Here's the one real weakness of the receiver. If you turn the system off by pushing Power on the receiver, the memory doesn't retain your stations. If while on you push Power on the remote, it takes you to standby (red light on the receiver) and retains your selections in memory. So we use the remote every time we want to use or leave the system.For the money, this receiver is a good bargain.
Once you figure out what length and what type of cable you need, buying these cables in bulk for patches, spares, short runs, or elaborately long runs are excellent! I love cables to go because you can also find those hard-to-get cables or proprietary-need cables from them as well. We've ordered hundreds of times from them and they've always followed through with great QA'd cables with no defects. For this specific product, make sure you are not looking for horizontal cabling or shielded cabling, because then you must look for a different type of cable, as these are mainly used for patches. Just make sure you know what you need before you order just anything.
I got this lens today and shoot some pics with my NIKON D300, and as the others reviews this lens works great, must have it in your bag, just get it...
I use this to take notes in class.It is fast, works great, and folds up *almost* as small as my visor.
Decent player, but a major flaw in what should be it's nicest feature: Netflix streaming. We've been trying to watch a TV series using Netflix on this device, but every episode stops to 'rebuffer' about four minutes from the end. At this point the player freezes up, and can only be recovered by a hard restart. I've done some research, and the problem is something with the player's software. I've tried numerous workarounds, but everything just leaves me screaming at my Samsung device at the climax of the episode.In short, I would NOT recommend this device to ANYONE!!!
looks ok especially for the price.Could be little bit smaller for my Pentax K100 since I don't carry all gear with me.But other bags are even bigger.
Great player in a very sleek and sexy looking package. Most other manufacturers units are black and boring. Samsung styling has surpassed Sony's in many of their products these days. Remember anyway the guts are a conglomerate of many manufacturers...The 3D sound is very enjoyable. The headphone jack with volume control is plus that others don't offer.
there made very well and worth every penny if your looking for a everyday or studio headphone i reccomend these
This is a very well made kit. The wire is true to it gauge and its almost like a rope which made things so much easier. The fuse holder can take ANL and MAXI fuses for ease of use. The quality is worth far more than the price you will play. Plus, the Kicker decal is nice too. The sheer weight of these wires is enough to make you smile because you know that you have a quality kit at nearly half the price of anywhere else.
From beginning to my receiving the Olympus lens was all done very professionally and fast. I would recommend this company/person for any transactions. Thank you
Please, Jason D. Loughran, and others, there is NO way this card is only compatible with Intel CPUs. AMD may not have as big a market share as they might like, but Intel would never reduce its own market share by producing a wireless LAN that worked only on Intel machines. Only one company in the world is that STUPID (Apple, Inc??). I have three of these cards and it does work on AMD computers (all my computers are AMD and always will be).
This is one of a series, based on the same print engine. The units range from a simple scanner/printer (this model), to others with fax and even auto collators. So, it's simply a matter of features to base your choice on.Since I do not have a land-line (cell only, thank you) and needed a cheap printer for photo and scanning, this model seemed ideal, because it's dirt cheap, prints decent photos when using high-quality gloss paper, and has one of the best color scanners I've seen. It scanned images much better than Epson units.It has an unusual design, in that the ink cartridges are stationary, rather than moving with the print heads. Though, still not ideal as HP, which give you a new print head with each new cartridge.Text quality and graphics are average. It does read memory flash cards (but no CRT display), and has very intuitive on-board controls. The basic LCD display is hard to read.My only major complaint is that they install extra software (on start-up) that isn't really necessary and eats up your computer's memory.The first unit had a banding problem, but the replacement is working fine, with no jams or clogged print heads (like my previous Epson inkjet).For the money, this printer is just fine.
I purchased a pair of these a year ago and just broke them, the plastic headband broke in half. Ear buds hurt my ears and I don't like sticking things in my ear canals! I'm a podcast junkie and found the headsets to have a great sound quality and no static. I used these daily for workouts (weights, elliptical and treadmill) and housecleaning and the only problem I had was the little foam cover on the ear slipped but never came off...until the headpiece snapped. :(
I installed these in the front doors of my F250 crew cab, and they are great.The sound is efficient, and extremely clear.My 12 year old son said the high's hurt his ears!I bought the KS608's for the rear, but was disappointed with the performance of those. You won't get a lot of bass, but these are 5-1/4's!I would and have recommended these to anyone.
Okay, I didn't buy it on Amazon, but I paid exactly the same price. The price is pretty consistent no matter where you look, except maybe at Dell where everything seems to cost more. This is a portrait lens. On my camera, although it appears to be a longer lens -- 136 on my Canon T3 which has the 1.6 optical factor due to the smaller sensor. However, the optical qualities are the same regardless of the field of view you get and these optical qualities are FANtastic.Does everyone look better shot with this lens? Maybe. The portraits I've taken with it are delicious. Color is beautiful and the bokeh? Wow. For flowers and other close up nature pictures, it may produce the most artistic images for the least amount of effort of any lens I have ever used on any camera and THAT is saying a lot because I've been taking pictures as a serious amateur and occasionally professional level for more than 40 years.It has a VERY strong focusing preference for sharp foreground with blurred backgrounds. If you try to convince it to work the other way (soft foreground, sharp subject back) it tends to argue with you and you have to either switch to manual focus (the simpler choice) or keep playing around with the autofocus until it finally takes the hint, after which you get a great picture.It is also surprisingly good for landscapes if you use higher apertures -- f8 and up. Sharp. Gorgeous texture. Great color. Since I'm fond of shooting from dark into light (e.g., in the woods on a dark path in deep shade out to a brightly lit lake using trees as silhouettes to frame the shot) and for this purpose, it works superbly and focuses without complaint. It helps to use center weighted or spot metering, or at least that's what works best for me.The lens is moderately heavy, especially for a prime, but not overwhelming. I have bad wrists and have no trouble using it. I haven't used it on a tripod yet. I haven't needed one because the lens is fast and with the IS working, remarkably forgiving.I was feeling guilty about spending the money, but I'm SO happy with the lens, I have forgiven myself. As really great lenses go, the price tag is pretty modest. It may be about as good a value for performance as you are ever going to get.Use it for things it is good at and you will be thrilled with the results. Use it on higher apertures for some remarkable landscapes. No broad vistas, obviously, but still some pretty cool stuff you can do with it.All in all, I am delighted with this lens. If you shoot a lot of people, it may be the best lens available regardless of price. If there is a better lens for portraits, I haven't heard about it.I should emphasize that taking shots of flowers twined with fences and other close focus nature pictures where a great bokeh can be the make/break for the picture, well ... I've taken pictures on the fly that I barely bothered to look at before snapping and they came out looking like art. Gorgeous.I can't find anything wrong with it ... assuming you have a grip on what it can do and what are its inherent strong suits.
Had tried an S-video cable for video display from a computer before, with not much luck. Turns out a higher quality shielded cable does make a difference.
It works great and cleaned up the front line of my pedalboard. The fidelity of these plugs are great. Very pleased.
This is my 3rd. Lumix camera with the 12x Leica lens. I have enjoyed them all. The first was the DMC FZ10. Wonderful camera but a little large to carry all day, so I bought the FZ5 I like the FZ8 better and so far have not had complaints with CCD noise. My pix are mainly of Birds and animal closeups so the Leica lens is the boy to call on. as long as Panasonic continues to make camera,s with the Leica lens it will be the first camera I check out when looking for the next model
To keep it short: setup took a little time and a little fussing about, but once I got it (without having to call Tech. Support, I'll add) it worked great; a couple of times I lost internet connectivity and had to restart the switch--however, that may have been the cable internet provider's deal, not mine. Other than the fussy installation, and one restart, this has worked flawlessly between a cable modem and two computers with a shared connection (WIN). Highly recommended for the price.
Our Dell keyboard letters and numbers started fading not long after we got it. We never had this fading problem before. Got progressively worse so started searching for a backlit one. My husband has backlit on his laptop and I love it. I kept going back to this one and when I decided it was out of stock so I waited. Well worth the wait, I love it. Love the choice of 3 colors-blue,red,purple. I have long nails and to type its great, comfortable for your wrists. Had it almost a month so if I notice any "cons" I will add another review. This was a good price at Amazon (prices usually are) and by the way, we bought a Vista computer and upgraded to Win 7 Ultimate and this works great. That was another one of my researching ventures.
As a beginner of camcording, I reviewed all the many cameras on the market and decided to purchase this one for its ease of use, size for traveling, and clarity of recording. I have never owned a camcorder and after one day of testing, I feel very comfortable at recording and playback. Actually, I take it everywhere and having a wonderful time using it. The only drawback is - you cannot download to a PC. However, I have ordered a cable and software from Pinnacle to solve this problem. I highly recommend this product, if you are a first time user and you want great pictures with minimal experience.
Nice cable, soft and flexible. Strips easily with a small sharp blade. I've had it connecting my speakers to my receiver for some time now, everything is fine and running great.
The Infinity gives great sound for such a small enclosure, and blends in perfectly with my den setup. Recommended for installations that require small footprints/space. 4 Stars for sound only when compared to larger more high-end speakers.
I believe this is the best photo software/raw converter available for Nikon SLR users. The program is easy to use, accurate and the tools are in my openion better than photoshop.
buy from Mfg for $99.00 and do not pay Amazon's list plus pricing.
This product was advertised to be compatible with the siriusXM Onyx radio which I purchases after I got theXact xS097 unit. I asked many people in the field of sirius radio know-how andall concluded that the unit camnnot be used with the onyx sirius XM.I hope You can either refund the charges or credit my sirius account in some way to compensate me.Please respond ASAP.Thank YouPaul Gordon Order # 189637 placed 6/8/2012
This is one of the neatest sterios out there! Its great for any type of enviroment because it looks great any where you put it. Its Just great for jazz classical rap rock or any type of music out there i would give this sound system 5 stars because thats what it deserves.And this is exactly why im putten this on my christmas list, my friend has one of these and im just blown away by the incredible sound! If I was you i would by it right away if i had the money so be quick in buying these because there gonna sell like hot cakes!!!
This &#34;carpet&#34; is really like a felt - there's no backing as on a carpet.Which makes it easier to shape as when covering equipment shelves or speaker enclosures.
If you have Vista, do not buy this product. I bought this USB hub hoping it will add convenience to my new PC. As it turned out, it was a waste of time and money. First, it does not work with Vista. It has only one USB internal connector (4 pin) which does not supply the necessary power for the device. While I'm sure I tried every trick in the book, I could not get rid of the power error message.Second, part of the connection requires bringing a wire back out to the back of the PC, which is not only uncommon and impractical, it defeats the purpose of buying the device.If there were a Zero Star rating, I would have jumped on it.
I bought it back in 2009 and it has been working pretty good so far. These days I have to keep rebooting it once a month or so but I belive its mostly because of network issues. Highly recommended.
I consider my self an amateur photograher. I enjoy the simplicity of point and shoot but get frustrated with the limitations this imposes. The C2100 does great in point and shoot mode, but lets you manualy control some or all of the exposure settings. Manual focus worked well in taking picutres of fish below the surface. If you want you can specify a standard ISO value. All exposure settings are displayed in the view finder or LCD and stored with your exposure so you can compare and tweek until the shot is perfect. Even the flash brightness is adjustable. I was surprised on how many features this camera has and how many were user adjustable. The movie mode runs at 15 frames per second so it's a little jerky and the built microphone leaves a little to be desired. It points off to the left side of the camera instead of forward (there is an optional microphone port). You can also record 4 second sound bytes with each still shot (a good way to keep brief notes). The camera has an action shot mode which did a good job in freezing birds in flight. However setting up the camera for specific shots can be a little time consuming when you're first learning (I missed more than several shots at first). If your're out for action shots you'll have to plan and setup ahead of your shot and there is a delay between &quot;click&quot; and &quot;shutter&quot;. You can reduce time between still shots by turning autofocus on continously (shortens battery life). The drive mode will do sequential shots. The time between shots is 0.5 to 0.67 seconds depending on resolution. If you plan to use the movie mode or high resolution shots I would recommend getting a 64mb card (holds 128 exposures 1600x1200 in standard jpeg format). I was able to get about 80 exposures on one charge of the rechargable batteries that came with the camera (this included zooming and reviewing shots on the LCD). The camera can drive a video out but the TV picture isn't a crisp as your PC monitor. The camera comes with USB and Serial ports but only a cable for USB. Downloading 60mb worth of pictures takes a long time over serial port. The only complaint I had with this camera was that occasionaly (sun to dark shadow shots) the view through the viewfinder was to dark to properly frame the shot. Adjusting the view finder brightness didn't help. Overall I'm very pleased with this camera.
I got the box up and running with my DSL connection and my WiFi network in less than half an hour. Didn't even have to read the manual, just the quick startup guide. However the box looks cheap and unattractive. The toggle power switch sticks out more that I would like which makes it susceptible to damage. Also, the DC socket is sandwiched right in between the toggle switch and RS-232 port making the L connecter for the DC socket very inconvenient. And lastly the L connector cannot be pushed all the way into the socket leaving about 1/8' of the contact exposed. This makes the connector fall out pretty easily. My suggestion is to shop around at physical stores before buying online so that you can see and feel the product. I would have preferred to pay $10 more for a better designed box. Of course, this box is marketed as a home gateway ..., so maybe I'm being too picky.
I bought this product due to the remote control with digital display. I thought that would be amazing to have!When I plugged the base into my Bose system all I heard was static. I played with the different input ports with no success.Also, the remote kept saying it was out of range, even after loading the the music onto it, with the remote right next to the dock.I ended up returning this piece of junk and bought a $6.99 cable on eBay that works PERFECTLY! Even though it would be nice to have a digital display, my 12-foot cable is working just fine...and was a heck of a lot cheaper than the HomeDock.I'm really disappointed. I know this isn't the first generation of this product so I'm amazed it's such poor quality.The economy is tough now...save your money and buy a nice long cable. :-)
I bought a Kodak digital Camera (Easy Share DX4330) and I also bought a Scandisk card of 256MB.The problem is that after a take more than 7-8 minutes of video or the same space with photos; the camera stops taking video or photos and the camera also freezes for a while.It shows on the screen this message (Unrecognized file format).I know this card doesnt work and its corrupted.
First the good news. This is a very high quality headset, for desktops. Voice quality is excellent. I've used it for Skype, Dragon and for voice overs on instructional videos. The microphone is clear, the noise canceling works well and it outputs good volume. I don't know if it has the range for singing but for spoken word it's great. The inline mute switch is a nice extra.The headphones are also of good quality, easily the match of any headset in the price range, even those that lack mics. They are comfortable for extended wearing and seem reasonably durable.The bad news comes if you want to travel with the headset. It is bulky, somewhat heavy for a folding set and the box on the end of the cord is rather large, though not as heavy as it looks.I wonder what the designers were thinking. The ability to fold would lead me to think that this was designed for portability but the bulkiness and weight are a bit high, but not terrible, for that purpose.Still, I'm very happy with the headset and can live with the bulk for the few times I need to take it out of the office.
It's great! Took it on vacation and was able to charge my iPod whenever I needed to.
This Lens cap does the trick. I'ts exactly as advertised. Snaps easily onto my Nikkor 55-200 Lens. Very pleased with this purchase.
I absolutely LOVE this lens. I've shot an award-winning night scene with this lens, the moon, up close and personal without having to be up close, and countless other things. The only two negative things I can say about this lens is that it doesn't have built in IS which means in low light you're gonna want a tripod because it's heavy. I know there are lenses with the same reach for 5 or 10 times the cost of this one, but this one is working very well for me.
The cards install easily, but I had to uninstall the old software before the new software would install. Once done, the cards worked well.
Of course you've already read the con's about low light performance, but you can fix this by setting the "M" mode (manual) to "Cloudy" and selecting 1/30-1/60th shutter speed. I use 1/30th - and it's works like a charm.Honestly, anyone who complains about low-light problems must be referring to shooting in near total darkness because with 1 20 watt bulb in the room, the lighting is sufficient.It's true it gets warm... but so does my PocketPC when it's writing to its media card or when it's processing a large application continuously. That's to be expected. If you're going to be shooting something long (like a wedding) then it might be a problem -- but for the average 10-30 minute shooting, it's not a problem at all.The video quality is EXCEPTIONAL, DVD-quality video. You'll be amazed that, despite the size of this camcorder (it literally does fit in the palm of your hand... 3 1/2 inches in length... tiny), it really produces exceptionally clear footage that you wouldn't expect from such a tiny camera! All in all, an excellent unit eventhough JVC has come out with 40 GB camcorders now for $300 more. Why bother? Just get this cheaper camera and a few extra microdrives or SD cards (they're not THAT expensive like people are saying... prices have really dropped on media). You'll have the peace of mind of knowing that you're not keeping all of your video footage in "one basket" -- and you can spread out your footage. A superb camcorder (and an excellent 2 megapixel camera, too!)
Amazing sound quality!! I've never owned a good quality pair of headphones before, but after doing my research and reading the reviews, I went with this.The sound quality, I cannot stress how awesome it is. The cord is long enough to freely move around a computer as well as to your pocket (I used it for my ipod). It is lightweight, comfy, and overly awesome!
This is our first High Def set. The picture quality, sound and features are excellent. My selection was based on the strong reviews of this product through Amazon and other sites, as well as viewing the set at a local retailer. I couldn't be happier with this set. Dealing with Amazon was excellent. My intial concerns about purchasing on-line were erased after a neighbor purchased another set through Amazon with no problems. Delivery of the set was ahead of schedule and the Amazon delivery tracking system was helpful.
I just got it and there is no manual and warranty papers in the box as well as batteries as promised by item description. When i e-mailed amazon they told me to call panaconic for it. How stupid is that? Hate them. Never again
I know , I know what your going to say you get what you pay for. Many people have said this is a pretty good deal for only $25. Well unfortunately this thing cuts nothing like a burr grinder should, and does not cut any better or worse than a good quality blade grinder. Since it doesn't cut any better then a blade grinder I think $25 for this is not a good deal at all. I decided to get a burr grinder since burr grinders are suppose to give a more consistent grind. Well folks not this cheap $25 burr grinder. This grinds about as good as my old $15 blade grinder. It is trash! I tried to grind my coffee grounds on setting E (coarse) for my press pot. Instead of getting a consistent grind I got a motley of coarse, medium, and fine grounds. Some beans manage to escape the grinder and end up ungrounded. It does a decent job, but even on the coarses setting E the cut is extremely inconsistent. I get results like this even on the very first use of this device. Unfortunately since the particles are not uniformarly all cut coarse the real fine particles escape the press pot's sheild and end up in my cup of coffee. I will say the press pot coffee is the most delicous coffee I have tasted, I avoid the bottom of the cup where there are a lot of loose fine particles floating on the bottom. This is a little irratating and I think with a better grinder I would not have this problem. If I want to spend $200 for a 'real' burr grinder is still up in the air since I only drink a couple cups of coffee a day. I am not a big coffee enthusiast so this will have to do. I am giving this grinder 3 stars, since it still does a decent job. However if your thinking of getting a burr grinder for a more consistent grind do not buy this grinder.
This is a terrific camera bag and better than bags "designed" for cameras which are invariably too heavy and look like camera bags saying "steal these cameras" ...The Astro is just the right size and the ONLY courier out there to have a truly satisfactory weather sealed top that still allows for easy access...A Nikon D700 with the 24-70 zoom for example fits nicely right into the laptop sleeve when not in use..There is plenty of room left over for other accessories wrapped in padded cloths or pouches..When traveling this bag works again. Laptop in and a small camera fit well..Boarding pass and passport pocket right on the front flap and at security the laptop comes out without having to open the flap...Seriously the only bag I can think of that works for travel and then is immediately ready to go for street shooting.. I earn my living doing international photo stories for an international magazine.. This bag works..
On 2/4/2000 I received the Sony DVP330 for my birthday, I have only used it a couple of times so far and I love it I have not had any problems with it so far, but I have read a couple of other reviews on it and some people have had to return it at least once or twice due to a sync problem with the audio and actors voices on screen. I hope I don't expierence this problem, but I am still a little nervous.
I received this ipod two days after I ordered it with normal free shipping. It made for the perfect birthday present for my boyfriend.
It's a Hoya filter, so it's a high quality product. The only improvement I'd like would be if it was thinner, but thinner is more costly, so this one is fine. I have not noticed any vignetting from it, even on a NEX 16mm wide angle lens.
Had a Plantronics headset previous to this that hooked around the ear and had in-ear earplug style. Was ok, not very comfortable, sound died after about 2 years. Replaced with this cheaper headset, finding it might more comfortable, not getting any complaints about audio on the other end, and the sound is much more clear in the earpiece.Goes to show you don't need to break the bank.
I would not recommend this for a serious hunter, maybe someone walking through the park. Spend the extra money and get something better if you need to see widdlife up close and personal.
I have not used all the features as advertized. But I have used the printing, copying, and faxing options and the printer works as promised!
I have owned my CD400 for nearly one year. I have never been disappointed with capabilities, quality, user-friendliness, or results. This is a fantastic all-round camera. Use Sony discs, as recommended. Other media is unreliable.
If you plan to print colour, read this very carefully before buying this ink: the colours do not match what you see on the screen - not even close. The colours lack saturation, they tend to have a hue. If you're printing a lot and it doesn't matter what your prints look like, fine. But if you plan to print photos to resemble the real world... Fork out the extra dough and buy the real Epson ink. I know I will in the future!
Check Garmin's web site for your product, then click accessories to see which transducers will work with your GPS. Then search for the part number on Amazon for a better deal.
I am in the market for my second one of these. Compact, quiet, and reliable. Keep your computer clean with one of these.
I was lookin for MD stereo long time. Then finally I found it! It is very compact, good design and good sound. I love it.
These headphones sound as great as they look! Very comfortable too. The quality and workmanship are obviously a cut above many of the cheaper priced models on the market. You won't be disappointed.
The RX65 is a very good detector, especially on KA band. I've had this RD pick up K band up to a mile and KA band up to two miles. If you want proof of the long ranged KA detection, find this video on youtube that I made to show it's long range detection:YouTube Video title: "Beltronics RX65 - Ka Radar Band (34.7GHz - Lucama, NC)"Username: terrencejohnson23Continued...I find that the KA band is much greater in range on "KA USA" mode and not "KA INTL" mode. Also, when it comes to "instant on" radar, change it to "KA USA" as for some reason, "KA INTL" is slow detecting I/O KA band, but it picks up in a split second on KA USA mode. Unfortunately, the default is set to KA INTL mode and you would have to manually change it out the box, but it's easy to do if you read the instruction booklet. The display of the detector is great even in the sunlight, unlike my Whistler XTR 693se, which when the sunlight hits, you cannot see the display that well, but once you get used to the sounds, the display won't matter in my opinion.The RX65 is also great for night time driving as you can completely dim the display where the sound only plays, so this way, drivers behind you won't be trying to get a "free-ride" off your detector in so many words.There are a few minor issues, with one being the slow loading time the RX65 has versus other detectors. For example, when facing a radar source, it takes about 6 seconds after my whistler xtr 693se turns on from start up and show: (X, K, KA, LSR, Pop, Highway/City) display to recognize instant on radar as I have a radar gun I use to test out my detectors. After the RX65 turns on and start up and shows: (Laser, X, K, KA, Safety, TSR on, Pop off, KA USA) etc. on the display, it takes about 20+ seconds at times for it to recognize any radar source.The suction cups are a tab bit smaller than the Whistler XTR series suction cups and I've had issues with the RX65 falling when mounted on my windshield, especially when it's on a hot day outside in traffic or if I hit a speed bump a little too fast. My solution is for that was to buy a non-slip dash pad and put the detector on the pad and mount it to the windshield while it rest on the dashboard.Most people say to have radar detectors mounted high, but I prefer lower as officers that have laser guns do not point to the top of your vehicle to get your speed. They point to your headlights and license plate on front of your car. Although there's not a lot you can do against laser anyway unless you catch some laser scatter, the only difference I've noticed with a radar detector being lower on the dashboard than mounted high is that it may be a split second slower, when going up a slope or hill, but that's about it. I've tested several radar detectors including many Whistler XTR and Beltronics series radar detectors including the V6, V8, V995, and a few others to test that theory. The Beltronics V8 is quite on par with the RX65 in long range K-band detection and does almost as well as the RX65 in long-range KA detection with being only a few seconds off and it's a little cheaper alternative to the Rx65.Overall, the Beltronics RX65 is a great investment and detector and you cannot go wrong. Although it's not a V1 or an Escort 9500ix, I believe that this detector can match against those detectors when it comes to long range radar detection. To add, the sound at its max volume is great and quite loud over music, which is great as I listen to music daily while I drive.Note:Be aware that although its advertised that this detector has VG2 immunity, it does NOT have VG2 immunity and it does leak radar bands...terribly, so the RX65 can be detected by VG2 sniffers/RDD's. Other than that, I give this detector a 5/5 since I don't live in VA/DC and really don't need to try to have a stealth RD against VG2/VG4/Spectre RDD's as I live in NC. For VA/DC people, I advise the Bel STI driver detector for VG2/VG4/Spectre immunity.I hope this review helps someone out there debating on which RD to purchase.
This little card was the perfect match for my Canon Digital Elph S630. The 1 GB capacity provides enough space for high resolution pictures and video. The read/write speed is very quick also, and the price was very reasonable.
*******P.P.S. MARCH 2010. I just answered the question that puzzled me--how to determine if you need pc2700, pc3200, or whatever...? This is not shown anywhere in your "computer information." Well the answer is: LOOK ON THE OLD RAM CHIP THAT IS ALREADY IN YOUR MACHINE... (Duh.)*******P.S. May 2009: Crucial now charges $[...] + $[...] shipping. This totals less than the $[...] I paid in 2007 with 'free shipping'. This second chip will bring me from 1.5 GB to 2 GB. I am not yet sure this will make a difference--but these days I am finding that I can use all the RAM I can get. If I ever get a new computer, I will try for 5-10 GB of RAM. PPS 2010--also insist on "dual core" or "quad core" processors AND "hyper threading." Supposedly these double or quadruple the processor speed.*******Here are my agreements for those who rate this product highly and my replies for those who do not:This is my second Crucial chip for a Dell upgrade. Works just as perfectly as the first, which was for a second-hand laptop. Yes, nowadays you do need AT LEAST 2G RAM to reduce:--slow boot-ups and shut-downs--annoying hangups--windows that appear and disappear very slowly--that 'groping with a flashlight' cartoon.(My PC has 2 RAM slots, each orginally with one 512 MB chip. So to use this 1GB chip, I must remove one, for a total of 1.5 GB.) After surfing the internet, this is as good a price as any. Plus, I am no expert, but I take Crucial at its word that it is a major prime manufacturer. I may be mistaken but to me, this implies that a Dell brand upgrade may cost twice as much but be exactly the same chip, and if not, almost certainly no better. Whereas your other bargain brand upgrade, rather questionable and no cheaper.Just watch these little hurdles:1. Sometimes another supplier, other than Crucial, takes the default Amazon listing. If so, click the "used and new" link to compare with the cost directly from Crucial. Usually this is the best overall value.2. Currently there are 2 versions of this chip for the Dell 2400:--(DDR PC2700, NON-ECC)--(DDR PC3200, NON-ECC)So, check your PC number (whatever that means) before ordering. (I did not check mine, but either it doesn't matter or I got lucky.)3. Dust first and press firmly.Use a vaccuum cleaner with a pointy nozzle to dust the chip slot. Also, make sure the chip's notch that is not quite in the middle is in the same location as the nib in the slot. Press hard. At first I thought maybe to leave the chip halfway in but then read the Crucial instructions: "May require 20-30 pounds pressure." So, with someone else holding the box, I pressed harder. As the chip goes in, the holding clips engage, all in one action. Done.You know it's really working when:a. You restart the computer and with XP it says, 'The memory has changed, press f1 to continue.'b. Start . . . All Programs . . . Accessories . . . System Tools . . . System Information. The RAM is listed as 'Total Physical Memory.'
I&#65533;ve had my MadPlayer since Christmas and I just downloaded the free firmware upgrade. Now everything is easy. You could do it all before, but it took other cables, and playing it into your computer sound card. But now I can make original songs and then play them right to my hard drive through the USB cable, or I can even convert them to wav files right on MadPlayer. I make movies, and what I bought it for was to make soundtracks for my films. You can show films with pirated music in them for very local festivals. But once you try get serious they won&#65533;t even consider your film unless you have signed releases for every piece of music that&#65533;s in it&#65533;and you can&#65533;t get releases, you have to pay. Not with my budget!I have made amazing songs, or I guess a lot of them you would call musical interludes, for all kinds of film situations. I&#65533;ve even created all of my sound effects on the player, sometimes just by isolating one track, like the bass, and slowing it way down, and sometime by recording sounds into the MadPlayer and then using the special effects to change or edit the sound. What&#65533;s really crazy, and I had never even thought of it at the start, but when I make a feature length film I could even make a soundtrack CD and sell it at the festivals, because I can copyright all the music I make with MadPlayer. My first product tie in!I can&#65533;t say enough about it. Even though I&#65533;m not trying to make &#65533;songs&#65533; with it, that you would sing or rap over, or for dancing, I have generated dozens really hot beats that I&#65533;ve burned to a CD just to keep. I think there&#65533;s a film there, too, and I just don&#65533;t know what it will be about yet.I have done one other thing with it that&#65533;s worth mentioning. I&#65533;ve brought it on trips in my car, playing it through the cassette deck with an adapter. I filled the whole card with Karaoke files I got off the net. My daughter does not like to travel. But she and my wife sang karaoke from NYC all the way to Philadelphia, and it was the best trip we&#65533;ve ever taken. If you&#65533;ve got kids, and you&#65533;ve lived through one those nightmare drives, you know what I mean. I don&#65533;t think anyone not related to them would want to hear them sing &#65533;Shake your body, do the conga&#65533; (I don&#65533;t know the title) but it sure beat all the yelling and whining that most of our drives usually end up as.A very cool product.
I purchased the Velbon Monopod as an alternative to lugging around a Manfrotto Tripod. While the Manfrotto is solid and a good tool, it is heavy and quite cumbersome to haul around for a days shooting outdoors.The Velbon, made of Carbon Fiber, is quite strong for it's weight. It is light enough to carry all day without issue. I typically use it for birding and mount a full size E-30 dslr and equipped with a Sigma 135-400mm lens.The Velbon handles the weight just fine. I am 6'2" and find that the Velbon's ability to extend to 66.5" is a major plus. The locking rings are easy to lock and unlock when adjusting the height.I've been using the Neopod 7 for six months now, and find nothing to complain about. A well made product at a reasonable price.
I bought this cable from SF Planet, and they shipped the same HDMI cable that they are selling for 27 cents. The cable does not look like the one pictured here. It works fine, but why pay 6-times more for the same cable?
It works !still dont like wireless though and going to wire the house
First off, I believe I have the "sparkplug" model. Mine are white with black foam and a bent plug. I bought a pair at Radio Shack for $18 to use at work in an office setting and LOVED them! I purchased a Sansa Clip MP3 player to make yard work a little more fun and figured out right away that the earbuds provided just weren't gonna make it. I took my sparkplugs home and tried them on my Clip. Man what a difference! I checked on Amazon and found them for less than I had paid at Radio Shack so I got two pairs. My wife agrees the upgrade is great. I use mine while riding a John Deere tractor to push snow and cut grass as well as while using a weed whacker. Obviously, this is different than sitting in a quiet setting and getting full benefit of the wide spectrum of sound reproduction from the plugs like at work but, these things do a great job for me. The Clip has an equalizer so I can modify the sound depending on where I'm using it. The equipment noises are now just a background hum and it's wonderful to hear some tunes while I'm working. The plugs have never fallen out or even close to it. Mine came with two identical sets of tapered foamies and I'm still on the first set after about eight months of use. Considering the price and the performance, I'd say these are a great value.
The cord feels like it is made to last. The wire is thicker than the previous cable I owned (stock Logitech), and it has a noticeable boost in sound quality. Finally, I'm a happy customer because you can't beat the price tag of only $7.49 + free 2-Day shipping. Don't bother with expensive cables when this is on the market.
I have not had any issues with this RIMM. It works just as good if not better than the OEM Dell RIMM. I have two of these mixed with two OEM RIMM's and they cohabite just fine. I have had no lockups, or any other weirdness.
This is one of the worst Router I have own. It drops connection all the time losses speed little by little until it gets to 1Mbps and then it losses the signal. I don't know if this is a problem with the wireless N or is just a hardware problem. By the way this is a revision C2 hardware with firmware 8.06. Another thing is that this works on 2Ghz not 5GhzThe product advertise X4 more distance. Thats not true at least for mine. I get full signal (5 bars) on my 2 year old Linksys wireless G Router and with this brand new Wireless N Router I get excellent (4 bars) it still connects but come on X4 more distance should mean X4 more distance. Everything is in the same place so at least I expect to be the same signal.The product advertise up to 12x faster speeds and 4x farther range than 802.11g. Well.... I did get more speed but not 300Mbps more like 150Mbps at least in my case and thats after a lot of network tunning. Definitely not a job for the technologically challenge. The device will connect at 150Mbps but most the time is not a solid connection meaning that the device will get at 150Mbps tops but the average connection is 85Mbps to 120Mbps thats not enough to make me want to upgrade to Wireless N since apparently this is less reliable than Wireless G. I get a lot of drop connections now.I manage to make this work better by upgrading the firmware from 8.06 to 8.08 and tuning the device from the web browser administration Product Page. This is my set up.Enable Wireless : AlwaysWireless Network Name : Network Name802.11 Mode : 802.11n onlyEnable Auto Channel Scan : yesWireless Channel : AutomaticTransmission Rate : Best automatic (Mbit/s)Channel Width : auto 20/40 MhzVisibility Status : VisibleSecurity Mode : WPA-PersonalWPA Mode : WPA2 OnlyCipher Type : AESGroup Key Update Interval : 3600Pre-Shared Key : Your Pre-Shared KeyAnother thing is that you need to modify your wireless card properties in Windows. To do that go to: Network - Network and sharing center - Manage Network Connections - Wireless Connection - Right click - Properties - Configure - Advance Tab - 802.11n Channel width for band 2.4 - set it up to auto or 40 Mhz if possible. After doing all this at least I get decent speeds and less drop connections.Overall I don't recommend this to anyone but if you already got it and return it to amazon is not an option try to use this settings to at least make it usable.
Sound quality is quite reasonable and they seem to hold up okay to moderate weather exposure. It's hard to appreciate how large they are until you see them, though. They are not what I would consider a "wall-mountable" size. They aren't heavy, they just look enormous when they're up on a wall.
This charger had odd little "feet" that prevented it from plugging fully into the ipod. Rather than send it back, we tried prying the little feet off and it still didn't charge. What a waste. Glad it didn't cost much. Not worth the effort of sending back. Won't be ordering anything from DLO again, I can assure you.
This has enhanced the graphic quality of all my games by so much!!! I love it and you can't beat the price!! Also shipping was fast & at a reasonable cost.
These are great rc cables. I use them for my stereo system to connect to my computer and they sound great. Before I had a pair of belkin rc cables that were thin with big connectors, but pulling them in and out to attach between my tv and comp wore them out to the point they dont work. These are very thick and durable so I know these will last a long time. As for price, you cant beat.
Keyboard air duster product was 100% as described, on-time, properly packaged, and high quality. Thank you for the excellent service!
These speakers work and they have a convenient Power, Volume and Bass controller with an additional headphone jack and input on a cord so that it can sit on your desk within reach.The Bass is overly boomy as is common for cheap speakers, you'll want to leave it turned down pretty low.Power Consumption: Even when turned -off- these speakers draw 7 Watts of power according to my Kill-A-Watt meter and the large stand alone transformer stays warm. What a waste. Roughly 5 KwH/month for no reason.
Great case, fits my 7D camera body plus 2 longs lenses, and 4 smaller lenses. Foam is good for designing a cosy fit for the equipment. Perfect size for me and good depth. But when its packed it is heavy and there are no wheels - this case really needs wheels and a handle for when you are travelling - especially carrying other bags - im not sure how im going to be able to carry everything!
LOVED THESE WALKIE TALKIES...THEY ARE DURABLE...AND EASY TO USE...AND HAVE HAD NO PROBLEM WITH RECEPTION..MY 6 YR OLD LOVES THEM..AND SO DO I!!IM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE!
Bought an generic brand sub woofer and the input signal was very weak. Decided to buy Acoustic Research Sub Woofer and the difference was night and day. Will only buy Acoustic Research from now on.
5 star SubI have been piecing together a 7.1 system from May of 2011 until today. I added the final member to the family in this beast that is one of my rears. I am pushing 6ohms, 120 watts of power per channel. I went to 10.5 decibels with my receiver and these speaker were ridiculously crisp.. NO sign of crackling or blowing.. I eventually will push these to the max of my receiver. I am not sure what it will go up to..I did best bang for the buck and chose the following because of high ratings and BIC America states they guarantee their speakers for 5 years and that they can handle anything that you push through them. (I think I believe them! :)Anyways, here are the links to the system I built:RECEIVER:Pioneer VSX-1120-K 7.1 Home Theater Receiverhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039XQQXA/ref=oh_o05_s00_i00_detailsCENTER CHANNEL:BIC America FH6-LCR Dual 6.5-Inch 175-Watt LCR Speaker with Mid/High Frequency Hornhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015A8Y3E/ref=oh_o05_s00_i00_detailsSUBWOOFER: (.1)Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000092TT0/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_detailsFRONTS:Bic America FT-6T 400-Watt 6.5" 2-Way Tower Speakerhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ISZEV2/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_detailsMIDS:BIC America Venturi DV84 2-Way Tower Speaker, Black (Single)http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-Venturi-DV84-Speaker/dp/B00012F7CI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_5REARS:BIC AMERICA RTR-EV15 15-Inch 3-Way Eviction Series Bi-Ampable Floor Speaker with High-Efficiency Horn Tweeterhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003H3L76I/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
The feature I liked the most is the CDR Play back. The Pioneer DVC302D plays audio and video CDs created using my PC (camcorder/TV adapter/PC). With component video connection between the DVD player and the TV the pic is crystal clear.I am not very happy with the remote controller, looks like the rage is under 10ft.
This is a great strap! Makes heavy bags feel lighter somehow. I carry a heavy camera bag and also a laptop bag with tons of forms. I don't usually carry them both so I use only one strap and switch them as needed.The padding is non-slip so it doesn't slide off the shoulder. Also, with regular straps, I usually get bruises carrying my bags for any length of time. Not with this strap. Recommend this strap to anyone that carries shoulder bags for a living.
I bought this TV expecting something good according to the reviews. Instead I received a deffective television that could not Be returned!! AMAZON wouldn't help me! and Vizio just screwed us! First we attempted to have them replace the TV, instead they sent us one that was WORSE!! If you can avoid doin business with this company DO IT!! DONT BUY ANYTHING FROM THEM! In Fact, make sure Amazon is willing to help you with any product you buy from them because they tend to wash their hands when it comes to products like these! If its a LEMON AMAZON DOESNT CARE!! WATCH WHAT YOU BUY!BTW, I gave this product one star simply because AMAZON doesn't offer none.
This camera is horrible! It had problems the third day I used it to take pictures. The camera froze up on me and the only way that I got it to work again was to take the battery out and restart it. Polaroid told me that it was the flash card and sent me a replacement to fix the problem. Then it happened again, the camera froze and I lost all the pictures that I took. Then I called polaroid again and they told me that it was the camera. I sent the camera into repairs and they said that their was nothing wrong with the camera and sent it back to me without doing a thing about it. They even had the nerve of telling me that I needed to insert the flash card correctly to have it working properly. Now, they want to send me a refurbished camera to replace the camera that I currently have. Hell NO! I don't want anything from Polaroid, that company is crap and the camera is crap. If I could give this camera a rating of ZERO I would. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!
I went through 2 of these in 2 years due to the glue used to connect the surround to the cone giving way. kickers have sewn on surrounds and are far more durable. I was pushing this with the infinity ref 900A amp.
I ordered a 4 pack of these camera in August and when received the expiration was also the same month of August. No where in the description did it say these was discounted camera due to expiration date. Very disappointed.
Stand is just what I ordered - and what I needed. It looks just like it is pictured online, holds my monitor at just the right height and gives me a little extra room on my desk.
I have had an Olympus 720SW camera for 6 months now, and after researching the 770SW, I believe that many of my comments also apply to this new model. After owning two fantastic Canon digital point-n-shoots, and a Canon 20D (SLR), I was swayed by the camera store rep to buy the Olympus water and shock resistant unit. I think it is a great camera, but I do say that with some reservations and additional comments.1. Olympus uses not only an annoying proprietary memory card but also a unique mini-USB jack. Why they would skip the industry standard MINI-USB jack used on every other camera and on my BlackBerry is beyond me. These Olympus-only image storage and transfer devices are extremely frustrating when trying to share photos with friends. I just got back from a week long trip with friends and having forgotten my cable, I had no way to share my photos while on the trip, while the Canon users could swap photos with ease. xD and proprietary USB must go!!2. Cycle time - even on this new 770, slower than I would like.3. Battery life on my 720 was shorter than on my old Canons - buy at least 2 batteries. Battery life is shorter than my old Canon SD cameras. Oh, and the 720 charger has a huge cable on it so you may want to see if the 770 continues that useless tradition. I much prefer the compact Canon units with integrated plug - the power cable is an annoyance when trying to pack light!Now, in light of these reservations and annoyances, I have had enjoyed my 720SW. I don't have to worry about getting it wet or dropping it (I also purchased the silicone skin) which is a huge relief for someone like me who takes their camera on ski trips (and frequently crashes) and other vacations. Images print 8x10 no problem. Now if Olympus would use standard memory cards and USB cables, this would be a fantastic unit...until then, don't forget your cable!
When I upgraded my system two years ago, I decided that this case was the new home for my new components. It took this long, a lot of looking and a bit of luck, (Ultra no longer manufactures this particular product), but I finally got the case.I've done a lot of builds with a lot of different cases over a span of 15 years. I've upgraded components, cases, swapped components from one case to another, etc., (you get the idea), but I have never had such a quick and pleasant experience as I had transferring my components to their new home. From the time I started to the time I finished was just under 2 hours with only one glitch that I caused myself.From start to finish, this case is a dream. The 700W PS that came with it is modular and the only gripe I have with the PS is there isn't enough SATA power connectors for all my stuff. A molex to dual SATA splitter took care of the problem but Ulra should really consider adding more than three SATA connectors to this PS.The case came with one 120mm fan mounted on the back, and has a space for a 120mm fan mounted in front of the HDD bays. The side mounted HDD bays allow for air to flow between the disks and thereby offer max cooling ability. Ultra probably should have included a 140mm or larger fan in front so as to afford cooling for all five HDD bays, (only the center three are right behind the fan), but with the space available between the drives, this really isn't a fault but more of a personal preference. This case also has a removable Mainboard tray and a ton of space for routing cables behind or around the main board. Cable management was a breeze and, combined with an ECS Black Series board, this thing looks extremely cool.Last, but certainly not least, this thing is QUIET. I don't mean quiet as in not too loud, I mean SILENT. My old case had 4 fairly quiet 80mm fans but I was still hearing some noise. I have to really concentrate to hear this thing and that's a good thing because I keep this system in my bedroom and it is running 24/7/365 unless I'm performing maintenance. Add to that, the fact that all my core temps went down by at least 5 degrees C using only the 120mm fan which came with the case, (my graphics card is not in the fire zone on SpeedFan for the first time since I bought it), and this is an excellent home for a mid-range system like mine.If you can find it, buy it. You won't be disappointed.
I bought this for a 6 year old who's father is into astronomy on his recommendation because his lenses would be interchangeable. This telescope is very sturdy and well made. The child might not have done as well as she has, unless she had an adult who know what they were doing. They are both happy with the product.
The quality of the product was poor. The product sent had a two prong plug unlike the original three prong charger which came with the computer. After only few weeks of use the female pins in the cord came out. I was told that they had received a bad shipment of cords, and I was sent a replacement cord. The new cord worked; however, the plug to the computer apparently had a short. I was so frustrated at that point I finally just gave up. The moral of the story: Don't waste your money.
Great little camera, but does not have midroll rewind despite the description. I owned the Elph LT until it was stolen, and the Elph 370Z (which does have midroll rewind) for seven years of frequent use before the flash quit working. Was delighted to find this one new. Too bad APS cameras were discontinued.
I just received my order of CD case today and the quality is very good. Previously I purchased some CD case made by fellowes, but the center lock is too loose to keep the CD securely lock onto the center. A few times that the CD felt out on the floor while I opened the case.However, I found that the velocity CD case has a tight center lock which keeps my CD secure. In my experience, it is better to have a tight center lock than a loose one. [...]For sure, that I will buy more again.
Never received item. Never could get a status (attempted to contact retailer by email and phone to no avail). To Amazon's credit they picked up on order problem and issued a refund even without my request which I would have done anyway.
I love my blue mini! I have 800 songs on it (394 of them are Buffett) and can't ever listen to them all. I love not having to deal with CDs, and Apple makes the swankiest and coolest player. Do yourself a favor and test these out before you decide to buy any other player.
These cartridges were purchased for my HP Office Jet Pro 8500. The price was right and the cartridges went in fine, the only problem was that they showed the ink level to be only 1/4 to half of what I expected with a new cartridge. In fact, the black cartridge doesn't show any ink level at all, just the "!" sign. Don't know if this is an anomaly or normal for cartridges from this vendor (i.e.: they haven't figured out the proper coding for the microchip.) I will need to keep an eye on the printer to see how many sheets it prints before quality fades away. Also, the message I received from the printer was that the expiry date for the yellow ink cartridge had passed and I received all kinds of dire warnings about it, even though the date on the carton indicated that it didn't expire until 02.2014. I'm sure that I would not purchase cartridges from this vendor again.Also, was very disappointed with the shipping package. The box was in good condition, but one of the flaps had not been adequately glued shut with tape so it was open. The carrier noted this taping failure and if they had not been careful with the package, the contents would have spilled out.
does not function as expected. Cryptic controls; not intuitive. did not switch between 2 cameras when the proper dipswitches were set as shown in the instruction paper.
Due to its weight and precise finishing the unit comes with a really high quality look and feel. It can be installed with a Merom (Core 2 Duo) right away and works fine WITH SPEEDS BELOW 2GHz! From 2GHz upwards the fan runs too fast and the sound gets annoying. This appears to be a firmware bug since the temperature is still moderate. Every CL5 SODIMM I tested worked fine, a CL4 I tested produced "unexpected interrupts".All in all, the minipc makes up a really neat desktop with plenty of power for simple business apps like web/mail/wordprocessing.I would definitely buy the unit again.
This is the second Antec power supply I have purchased. I bought a second one so you can see I am pretty happy with the first one. I find the power supply to be very adequate for the price I paid.
Overall, I am very satisfied with this product. It has been working uninterrupted for a week now. It doesn't get very warm either. Oh, yes, I like the style and color of the new version of the product I received too.The setup wasn't as easy as I had expected. I noticed two problems: one is that the quick start guide pretty much assumes you are doing the setup on a Windows 9x machine by instructing you to run "winipcfg" in configuring an IP address. Users that do setup from a Windows 2000 machine, be aware. The equivalent command is "ipconfig". The other problem is in "MAC Address Control" configuration. I wanted to assign a specific IP address to my desktop computer for port forwarding so that I can run that computer as a server. I filled in MAC address to IP address mapping in the table, but it didn't work. I later realized that I forgot to tick the "MAC address control enabled" box in the window. With due fairness, the manual does mention that we need to tick this box in order to use any feature in that window. But the UI can be more user-friendly. Why not grey out the other input fields in the window if this mater box isn't enabled? It's too easy to overlook.It took me about 45 minutes from opening the box to getting my laptop connected to the Internet wirelessly, with some time wasted on fixing the second problem mentioned above. It took me less than 10 minutes to get the printer server working with my Epson 880, though.The only shortcoming I've noticed in operation so far is with its ability to run an ftp server on my computer behind the box. My ftp server can't service ftp client from outside that uses passive mode due to the limitation of the NAT functionality on this box. Other brands may have this same problem too. Since not many people need to run their own ftp servers, I won't be surprised if this feature is more widely ignored. I rated this product 4 instead of 5 because this feature is important to me :-(
Main problem: i like to scan memories,stop at one and if I have no interest in it, then continue on; however this radio goes back to memory #1, it does not continue to the next memory. So, if you are at mem.#7 and want to hear what is on #8, you end up on #1 and have to wait until it goes through all the others. I dont care for that feature. Also, at the end of the am band you will hear a loud double beep, informing you that you have just left the high end are are now at the low end.This is very annoying at night, since it is not muted by plugging in ear bugs. It wakes up any one in your room, who is trying to sleep. Batteries don't last too long. Everything else is fine.
Only thing is the Price, but one has to be careful and try to use all the stickies to keep this in place
I've uploaded my digital pictures to ofoto for a while now. I have used ofoto to make christmas cards of my family, and for those extra special family members, I made them calendar pictures of my twins. Everything is sent out fast, I always seem to get my pictures before I expect them, and I have always gotten what I have ordered. All I can say is that the pictures they print seem to come out alot better than what they look like on my computer screen. Try it, you'll love it. You can even get those supersize pictures, or wallets of your favorite photos.
If you have an old VCR or DVD player that only has a mono output, this will create a 'psuedo-stereo' input to your audio amp.
I have owned several of these units both at home at a our small business office. While I can't say with any certainty that the units have protected my computer systems from any surges or spikes, I can say that I have never had any electronic equipment damaged by storms or power surges while using any of these Tripp Lite units.Throughout the years during which I have owned these units, only 1 went bad for unknown reasons. It seemed to possibly have a faulty switch. Since I own (or have owned) around 20 of them (again we use them for many PC's in an office setting) over a 15 year period, I think 1 potentially defective unit is acceptable.The units are made out of metal (compare that to the typical units sold at big box retail stores which are usually plastic). A metal case gives a sense of durability and commitment to building a quality unit. You can buy the same model with different numbers of outlets to suit your needs.I would suggest that if you have any large size plugs (big square plugs for example), you should take that into consideration when purchasing. The outlets on these units are a bit close together.Other than that, I highly recommend this item (with the aforementioned disclaimer that I have never, as far as I know, had a lightning strike send a surge through to "test" how well they defend my equipment).
Setup was straightforward. Card has worked flawlessly for three weeks now under Windows 2000, XP and Mandrake 8.2 (Mandrake detected and configured the card without any intervention from me at all!!!). Range is fair, with the limit in my apartment being the number of walls it has to go through (a long narrow apartment). I'm very happy with this product, having coupled it with a dlink di-713p switch.
I was a little skeptical about this monitor after reading a few certain reviews. I got it home, turned it on and was amazed. I switched from an old 17" CRT so it was quite a difference. I also use 17" LCDs from Samsung and Viewsonic all day everyday at work. This Sony puts them to shame easily. I wanted to compare the HS94P to the Samsung 193P but no stores had any of the Samsungs. The brightness on this monitor is just to much. But thats easily adjustable without even going into the OSD. One button switches it between high, mid, low and user. With the lights off in the room I have to use it on low and with lights on I use mid. If I was in a work environment that was very lit up I might have to use high. Just some things I've noticed that discouraged me when reading reviews...The appearance is NOT mirror like at all. It actually looks quite a bit different than the 17" versions which seem to have a glossy bezel.The monitor does pivot side to side but it doesn't look like it does. The bottom has a ring that rotates.I've noticed at least a few people saying the blacks are not true enough. For me they are just fine, doesn't bother me one bit. You can tell a difference between a Samsung and a Sony with blacks if they are side by side, otherwise I would never notice.
I bought this camera 14 months ago. I have had issues with it locking up which is annoying. Then one day I got a red screen and a 000000018-4489-957-000 error message. After researching, contacting HP and visiting discussion boards, I discovered it was a hardware problem. The long and the short of it is, once the hardware fails, the camera is done! It will cost you around $150+ to fix it and HP thinks you should pay that after spending $250+ for the camera. Of course HP believes that 14 months is a reasonable amount of time to not make them liable for the junk they are manufacturing in China. It is clearly a manufacturing defect! Search the message boards and you will read about the frustrations of others with the hardware failure problem. Don't waste your money on the Photosmart line of products. I am going to stick with the traditional photo equipment manufacturers in the future.*****DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE PHOTOSMART LINE OF PRODUCTS.*****
I was really happy with how this product worked. Even with batteries in, it is smart enough to use external power when plugged into my dashboard. I only found one thing I didn't like... the cords could be a little shorter so they don't get in the way so much. But that's a small price to pay for a product that works.
Everything is working flawlessly. It was easy and the included instruction sheet did the trick. I think the only tough part was realizing/believing how sensitive the receiver eye is. I would not normally believe the signal could be received where I have the eye located so there's no interference from the 52" Sony XBR4. But it operates every time.It's perfectly controlling a Motorola VIP-1200 from AT&T; U-verse, which two different Xantech units (one specifically designed to operate without interference from CFL/LCD noise) couldn't reliably do. It's also controlling a Sony 550 Blu-ray player and a Sony 820 AVR.Clearly this product does what's promised and what a competitor's product couldn't do.This is a GREAT product with immediate and personalized support -- no canned e-mail responses and no voicemail hell. There's a real person out there who's eager to help.
I got the this Canon Pixma printer from the reviews and it's a good one. It copies color pictures very well and prints from the computer very well too. One minor thing is that it's a lot bigger than I expected. The picture doesn't really show you it's size. It's almost the size of my first Beta VCR from the late '70's.
This is a Great Radio, You can find it cheaper on the net, *But you have to pay the shipping! So that makes this a better deal! Radio works Great, has a wonderful range! and can be set up to be totally set up for work use, in any car or truck! The added antenna helps this along very well! As a hand held, It holds it's own! One should always have a radio around in case of and emergency! And this is a great Radio, Made by a great Co. Cobra !
I just received this player, which is hooked up to a Sherwood receiver (RD6500), to replace a Panasonic HTIB (Home Theatre in a Box).I was blown away by it's performance within 5 minutes of first setting it up. It truly does play EVERYTHING you throw at it (or in it)! It even played a dusty, scratched CD all the way thru and did it flawlessly. IMPRESSIVE! (Kids, don't try that at home:-) All in all, it's the perfect addition to any component stereo system.I know this sounds like a very rosy picture of this product. Still, the cons mentioned elsewhere are truly negligible when compared to the overall performance of this unit.A few tips for best results: buy the best receiver and speakers you can afford, add a roll of 16-gauge speaker wire, top that off with a powered subwoofer, Stir briskly and ENJOY!We have a winner here, folks! BRAVO Sony!
I have been researching entry-level digital video cameras for quite some time now. The consensus of the reviews seemed to be that the Canon ZR range of cameras was excellent value for money but that some people were disappointed with the level of motor noise captured.I decided to take advantage of Amazon's 30-day money-back guarantee and try the ZR-65 out.I am extremely impressed - the video quality is great. It has lots of great features that I won't repeat here. The most important thing was that the motor-noise captured was no issue at all. The motor noise seems prominent when played back through the camera itself but was barely detectable (I'm tempted to say *un*detectable) when played back through a TV/VCR.I'm speculating that this is due to a number of possible reasons :(1) The response of the built-in speaker is such that it amplifies the motor noise(2) Some sort of audio filter is applied when playing the tape through the A/V out ports(3) The motor noise seems worse when playing through the camera itself because you can hear the noise of the tape motor as it *plays* the tapeWhatever the reason, the motor noise is not the issue that some others have suggested it is. If you are not sure I would recommend trying it out and being sure to play the tape out through a TV/VCR.I've tried the video pass-through and tested that I can capture video input from my VCR into Mini-DV format.The other main criticism I have seen is that some digital camcorders have problems with low-light conditions (especially indoors). Some preliminary tests here also indicate that this isn't an issue, although it does require some manual manipulation of white-balance. The special low-light mode helps but at the expense of shutter-speed so you get noticeable jerkiness when panning.The battery life of the standard battery supplied with the camera isn't great, but that came as no surprise to me having read other reviews.Overall my initial impressions are that this is a fantastic camera for the price. I am looking forward to trying out the Firewire capabilities of the camera when I buy a desktop for non-linear video editing!
Out of the box, only the power light lit up when I connected my Ethernet cables to it. The cable access technician confirmed it was DOA. Seems cheaply made.
I have had this MP3 player for about 4 months and couldn't be happier.It came with an AAA battery which lasts from 15 to 20 hours.The sound during my exercise periods is excellent.It is easy to download music using a USB mini cable which attaches to the MP3 and will even let you know if you made duplicate selections. The small size in no way compromises the fidelity of the music. I would strongly recommend this MP3 player for its value, acoustics and size.
At this price you should be getting more for your money these days. The camera takes good photos but so do many other PS (that's piont and shoot for you southern folk, and you don't start a sentence with And). Getting back to reviewing this latest Nikon one good thing is it has 15 scene selections for those that are photo challanegd. This is a big plus for newbees but if you're paying top dollar you'll be in A or S mode anyway.If you use the LCD for composing it's a bit small.Good things are the 28mm wide end (but the Nikon 5000 had that).The extra telephoto end is a little longer compared to the 5000 but comes at a price (smaller f stop).A good camera but the new Canon G5 is already making Nikon lower the price.
It is my opinion one star is really about two too many but they made me do it. I have two of these Panasonic crazy makers. An ES-20 and an ES-10. I've fought with both of them and missed numerous recordings over the last two and three years respectively. The absolute worst part is when they pretend to be recording and then crash at the end of the program. I bought the ES-20 when the ES-10 died and was sent it off for repair. I guess that equates to shooting myself in both feet. They have both been nothing but trouble. They are extremely tempermental. In fact, the ES-10 just quit recognizing the DVDRAM, grunts, groans displays self check, and refuses to open. Bottom line, I think this week I'm either going Tivo or Cable DVR. Maybe I can use these "dvd recorders" as wheel chocks.
The Panasonic TH-42PX60U 42'' plasma TV was an excellent choice. Right out the box, the picture was perfect. The price from Amazon was also the best. I've been looking for the last 6 months for the best deal!Also, the shopping experience with Amazon was hassle free.
THE SanDisk Sansa M230 512 MB MP3 Player (Blue)is a great player for the cheap price. It holds between 96-103 songs depending on how long your songs are. The only reason why I gave it 1 less star because 2 weeks after using the player the headphones didn't work in one ear. Also I do not like how the fm station works, you have to go back to the menu to change the station instead of just hitting the next button to go to your desired next preset station. Overall the sound is great!!!
I use this small switch to share the single Ethernet port on my living room to all TV stand devices. I left it always on for the last 6 months and it never gave any problem or had to be reset. Highly recommended.With the rebate, it turns to be one of the cheapest small switch available, but still it looks great quality.
These are definitely some of the top headphones you can buy, especially for the price. Yes, like others have said, they are a little big, but I only where them when I'm at home anyways. The sound is magnificent and the bass is the strongest I've ever heard. I've played video games and watched movies with them and you hear new sounds that you've never noticed form your regular speakers. They're great quality.
I love this radio. It works perfect for me being outside at work. It fits in my top pocket. .
Its an average product. My package had a faulty fuse and there were no extra fuses with this product, so the installation engineer from best buy had to use a 1 from pack of 4 fuses, which costs me more than this kit... Except that the kit was fine... I used it for the installation of my 400W Amp...
It took me quite a lot of research to figure out what I should look for in a DVD burner. I'm still not an expert, but I learned a few things that could come in handy for someone like me who's not sure what to look for.Basically, it boils down to this: you want a DVD burner that can Read and Write +R/RW and -R/RW discs. This burner does exactly that. The -R/RW is an older standard that is supported by almost all DVD players (old and new) while the +R/RW is a newer standard that is supported by newer DVD players. The +R/RW discs typically cost less than the -R/RW discs (for obvious reasons). And that really is all there is to it from a hardware compatibility issue: either your DVD player can read the discs that you intend to burn, or it can't (regardless of the software you use).But software is a big issue. If you want to make copies of movies, you'll have to spend money on good software. What's included with this TDK burner (Roxio Easy CD/DVD Creator6) is basic software good for creating music CDs and data CDs. You will not be able to copy DVD movies. There is free software available for ripping (extracting) movies from the DVD. But the ripped files are only good on a computer. If you burn them on a DVD, the DVD player will not be able to play it like a movie. It will think it's just a data file.Bottom line: This DVD burner is great (the hardware at least) - I was able to burn files (data files, jpegs, etc) on both +R/RW and -R/RW discs. I was also able to read them back from both my DVD drive and my CD drive. I was also able to play DVD movies using this DVD burner. But the software is too basic and you'll have to spend more if you want to backup DVD movies.By the way, the box also includes one -R writeable disc and one +RW writeable disc. Both worked fine. I would recommend buying this burner if it's priced like it is now...
It is everything as advertized! We are going to cruise Alaska this summer and I don't want to have to worry about where did I leave those binocs? I think it is a must when having access to binocs as well as hands free is important.
I just couldn't resist this "bargain."Sure enough, I had playback difficulties the very first time I made a tape and tried to play it back. So i tested it by taping a TV show (just focused the canmera several feet from the screen) for an hour and trying to play that back. Again, I had interrupted playback and, blue screen and broad lines across the picture, just as described in some Amazon reviews. Tried it again after correcting for an instuction I thought I missed - same problems.So I called Sharp - wrote email, too - and after navigating through what seemed like an endless menu, got the wrong person - wrong department, that is - on the phone. Told her what product I was calling about and she transferred me directly to the right department; this took maybe 5 mintues. I mention this because Sharp tech support has been flamed here on Amazon and I want to add my experience to the collective wisdom. His suggestion was this: "Try a different tape (miniDV)" and if it still fails, try a different brand. If that fails, take it to a local Sharp repair center...." OK, the nearest Sharp repair center is about a mile away, but shoot, I don't want a repaired lemon, I want an insanely great camcorder at an insanely great price, and coming home from the Sharp repair center would just make me feel plain insane for having kept a lemon (fixed) instead of putting out the additional dough for a higher priced camcorder without such history.But... I tried the new tape idea and I have to tell you, the camera works great! I taped another TV show for an hour, then randomly played back segments of the tape (TDK, by the way) - NO Problem. Then I taped my son playing indoor soccer tonight and, except for the minutes when I thought I was recording, but had actually pressed the toggle to pause instead of start recording, the camcorder worked insanely great. I played back his game (and goal) both on the camera's LCD screen and then on the TV at home. NO problem.What a great value after the rebate that goes away 3/31. I gave the product only 4 stars only because I haven't had time to test the still picture capability or transfer the tape to my Mac for editing, but I read no complaints about these features.I know this sounds like a commercial, but it's really not. I'm just a grateful guy who values good value and good tech support and my faith is currently renewed and I'm tickled pink. Why spend more when in 3 years, according to Newsweek, new "foveon" technology will make today's camcorders seem like dinasoars, anyway. But I want a camcorder now to record my son now.If my camera fails before 3/31, I'll let you know. Have a great day.OK - it's 4/3 now. I can confirm that that after using two brands of tape, TDK and JVC, and testing the still photo capability that this is an insanely great camera at what was an insanely great price - even dropped in the snow from 3 feet and it kept on ticking. Used the Cat's eye to film a game of laser tag in the dark, too. Amazing. And used the26x zoom to film my son snowboarding from quite a distance. 10x, which is much more common, would have made it hard to spot him coming down the hill (even in his yellow shirt). Even at full price of about 499 on Amazon, still a bargain. Bottom line: Get One.
I purchased this TV to go with my Xbox 360. It looks wonderful. It works perfectly out of the box, which took about 2 minutes to plug in and have going. I put the Xbox in 1080p mode and it's looking spectacular. I couldn't have hoped for anything more for this price. Even among some of the other more expensive TV's that you'll find have problem after problem, it beats some out in picture quality.The remote in mine does not seem to have any delay problem that others had reported, I still plan to switch to the Logitech Harmony remote, but the stock remote has been working for me with ease. I do not use the TV audio so can't tell how that is, when you switch to external speakers it turns the internal ones off.The menu system isn't as smooth as some others, but it's not hard to navigate. There are a ton of inputs for 1080p, which is perfect for all of the gadgets that we'll all be purchasing soon. The border isn't too large on the TV taking up extra space or making the TV bulky.I would recommend this TV to anyone looking for a great average sized LCD TV that can handle 1080p.After over a year of use, I have now mounted this TV and use it with the Logitech Xbox 360 Harmony remote. I have now used all of the ports, HDMI/DVI/VGA and so forth and it is still working perfectly! There are no dead pixels, it has moved residence 2 times now. It holds up very well. The Logitech remote with this TV however does have delay. Sometimes about 1 second delay from me pressing an input button until it registers. Other times I have to press the button twice.I use an Xbox 360 + HDDVD drive via VGA input and it looks very nice. The component worked well but it requires VGA in order to do HD-DVD 1080p, so changed. I also run my PC to this as my main monitor. I was using DVI for a while but recently changed to have it use HDMI. One of the very handy features is the PiP with this. When people need tech support I can do a format/install with it in the small window while I'm on my PC in the main window, keeping an eye on the install. So far there have been zero problems.One note would also be that it emits quite a bit of heat, it warms the room incredibly, but I believe that is just what LCD's do. I would still recommend this TV to anyone. The Sharp and Sony Bravia's do have a slightly better picture, but for the cost to upgrade to one of those it's consumer decision.
We had one of these, but my boyfriend's "friends" dumped beer all over it and then as it was in storage for the next year, it got salt on it, and the connections just wore away. So we needed a new one. Got this because of price, it had been used. It didn't come with instructions either. It was very difficult to figure out, but we finally got it. It works beautifully, my dad even uses his smartphone on it. Has a 50' to 100' range, at least to get 4 bars of signal. We use it all the time.
I recently upgraded my desktop PC to Windows 7 and moved it to another room w/out internet access. I was somewhat regretting the upgrade after reading so many negative reviews about configuring wireless USB adapters on PC's running Windows 7. I came close to going back to going back to the XP platform.I didn't give any consideration to Linksys due to previous experience with customer support. Extremely long hold times and almost impossible to communicate with tech support as they were located in India. (Avg. phone call with Linksys was 50-80 mins!)At any rate, I decided on ZyXel based on two factors. The first factor was that although ZyXel customers had some issues with Windows 7, customers seemed pleased with the tech support they received. Secondly, the price was right and I figured if I was going to be stuck with something that wasn't compatible I didn't want to pay anymore than I needed to.I hesitantly ordered this product and it arrived in only two business days with free standard shipping! I made sure that I would perform the installation when time wasn't a factor as I expected to have to contact tech support for assistance with obtaining additional drivers as the product clearly states Windows 2000 0r XP compatible. Imagine my surprise when the entire installation was completed in just 15 minutes! No phone calls necessary, just installed software from CD and plugged the USB cord in and I was ready to go.That said, I've only been using it for one day and I am extremely pleased. The internet router is in the basement home office and this desktop is 3 floor up! No dropped connection, no system crash, and the signal strength is excellent! I would highly recommend this product to anyone, especially those who are running Windows 7.
My husband bought this for me because it's supposed to be one of the best screens on the market, as far as quality and color goes (he did a lot of research). This is true. It's great on the eyes, and if you spend a lot of time writing papers or working on documents, the squarish (i.e. not wide screen) size of the screen is great, because you see a lot of your page. You can also adjust the height really well, and the screen is quite compact, so it does not take up much space on a desk. I can't comment on technicalities, but as an amateur user, this works very well. One star off for a dead pixel which appeared three weeks after delivery. This is not really a problem for me, as I can't see it most of the time, but should be mentioned.
I had my Bose speakers sitting on the entertainment center. After putting them on the stands, they sounded much brighter and had greater clarity. They make a huge difference.
Bought these a few weeks ago...Christmas present to myself. I've never owned any wireless headphones before so I don't have any comparison in that regard. What I have used in the past are wired headphones. Are these as good as those? No! But compared to my expectations, these headphones are awesome! Just for your info, I'm using these for TV & movies, not for any high end audio.It was very easy to set up. When I first set everything up, the sound quality contained a lot of static, but following another reviewer's suggestion, I turned the source volume near max & turned the headphone volume down & the result is excellent. I've got these set up on the second floor of a 2 story house & I can walk around pretty much anywhere in the house & still get excellent reception. When you reach the distance limits, the sound comes & goes but the quality remains.Another thing that impressed me was the ease & stability with which the headphones sit on/connect to the base/charger. Also, a red indicator light on the base unit makes it very easy to determine headphones' charge status. In my use, I've never drained the batteries. The base also has a green power & yellow surround indicator lightsBottom line...from my experience, if you want wireless headphones, you can't go wrong with the RS-130s.
I bought this for my 12 year old daughter, she likes to draw, I saw her using colored pencils and a scanner, so I looked on the web and found this. My daughter loves this, she can do a lot more with more vivid colors, she is doing some animation as well as simple drawings.
I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile, but like most people I cannot afford the uber-expensive, top-of-the-line in-ear headphones. Unfortunately, I also put my headphones through a lot of unintentional abuse in the course of active use, which means that even the high-priced headphones I have purchased in the past have been destroyed. After reading quite a few positive reviews about these headphones, I decided to give them a go. And let me tell you, I couldn't be happier with them! The sound quality is exceptional, especially for the price! I swear I'm hearing things in my music that I've never noticed before. The bass is crisp, strong, deep, and clean; the mids are balanced and, unlike most headphones I've had in the past, are quite noticeable; and the highs don't have that tinny "tweetery" sound that I so abhor. There is no gap between the lows and highs like most other in-ears, these have a full range of sound with a bright, yet deep and full "atmosphere". They are extremely comfortable and fit like a glove in my ears, and I usually have a difficult time getting a good fit, having to go through several of the silicone sleeves to get a snug seal, and usually not the same size on both sides. These fit beautifully right out of the box! Also, the cord on these is quite sturdy and flexible, and they have fixed the old design flaw in the jack that allowed for fraying. As rough as I am with these, they show no signs of wear and tear, either visibly or in sound quality. Not to mention they really look great! They fit perfectly in my ear canal, so much so that they are barely visible. None of that alien probe antennae looking nonsense sticking out of your ears! Even if I break these guys, I WILL be returning for another pair! These have got to be the best pair of in-ears I've bought in years. I highly recommend that you save yourself a lot of grief trying out other products, and purchase yourself a pair of these sweet babies. You won't be disappointed!
I received my microphones in excellect condition...my friends and I spend hours using them every week to play Karaoke!
I bought two of these (one for my wife also). I've owned a 15GB 3rd gen iPod and a 60GB 5th gen iPod (video). I returned the iPod video to buy these two and get some money back. I don't care what they say; iPods never have worked and played well with Windows.I've never owned an iPod nano, so can't compare to it. Maybe some of this is better to be viewed as a hard disk versus flash based player review.The Zen Vs so far have done well with windows. It's not quite as easy as drag-and-drop as they indicate on the site, but it is close. You have to open the Zen explorer (set up like the Windows explorer) and drag them into that.I use Foobar2000 for a music player. When a good song comes on, I just drag the song from the playlist into the Zen explorer and it transfers it without a problem. Or, you can select a bunch of songs and drag them all in (from file or Foobar or where ever).The player's screen is nice and bright and sharp, but the resolution is apparent when looking at photos. The zoom comes in handy for photos, but it never looks as good as when viewed on a high res screen, as you would expect. I put a custom background on it as soon as possible to get rid of the butt-ugly default background.I haven't been using the cheap bag they include with it. It's too big and too ugly. But even without the bag, I haven't noticed any scuffing or scratching so far. I haven't intentionally tested it, but I haven't been gentle with it either. I always kept the 5G iPod in its case, but seemed to scratch it anyway. I'm still puzzled about that.Navigation is easy and intuitive; click right to move deeper into the menu, left to go back to a higher level, until you hit the end (play a song or view a picture), then the back button is used the get into the menus again. Holding the back button will bring up the options menu. There are plenty of settings to play with, which I like.The player has a solid feel to it. I like how all the buttons feel. The joystick is a bit small (and I'm a big guy), but I don't have too much trouble getting around with it. I don't think about it at all now, just a few days after getting it.From my few days of listening to it, the sound is very good. Most of my mp3s were transcoded using high quality settings, so they are a good test. You would have to be pretty picky to complain about the sound quality. That wasn't the case with my two iPods in my opinion. I should mention that I used a good set of studio headphones to form these opinions. They sound excellent with this player. The bundled earbuds are fine, but not great.The recorder works fine; easy to use, sounds just ok.Haven't tried the inline recorder.I've been surprised at how many songs I've been able put on it. I was used to 60GB of space and thought I'd really miss it. But now I realize I just had a bunch of crap I didn't listen to on the old player; I was constantly fast forwarding through songs I didn't like. I have 234 tracks on it and have it ~half full.The scroll wheel on the iPod was better for running through songs, but the Zen V has a keyword search and quick way to get to the start of a section (like the songs starting in M section). It's different, but just as effective. Honestly, with 60GB of stuff, the scroll wheel still took forever to find anything. I think I like the keyword search better.I like that it attaches with a standard USB cable (mini on one end). Cheap to buy a replacement or a longer one (the included one is short, but fine).The Zencast software works great for syncing to the player, but it's not quite as intuitive to get podcasts as with other programs I've used.I like the size and shape of it. It fits easily into my shirt pocket without making it droop badly like the iPod did. The earbuds are the hardest thing about pocketing the player.Things that it doesn't do (picky stuff):If the last song played was paused when the player shut down, it doesn't power up into the middle of the song, it restarts it. If you power it down while the song is playing, it starts where it left off.Doesn't seem to count correctly when waiting to dim the screen, does it too fast for the setting it's on.Doesn't have radio, wish it did.Doesn't have video, but the screen is so small I don't think it would be worth watching.Doesn't work as a USB drive - Doesn't do this right out of the box, but might be able to be configured as one.Doesn't have that cool padlock style screenlock thing that the video iPod hadDoesn't use iTunes... oh, wait, neither do I (not a big fan), maybe that should be in the pros column.Doesn't fetch me the newspaper or make me coffee.One warning: Install the software before plugging it in the first time. Windows won't recognize the player if you don't.All in all, I'm really happy with this player. I'm a really picky person, so that's pretty high praise from me.
As to the vendor, he was as good as his word. The item arrived in a timely manner and in good shape.As to the product itself - only a couple things. In a techno-scape where everything is lithium battery operated, having an AAA bat operated mp3 player is a wonder. However, I'd feel better if it wasn't made out of a plastic mold. It feels fragile to the touch and I'm not too certain that it would not survive one good accidental crunching. And the fact that I can't see what song is playing, how much time, et al. I got kinda used to that with my old coby.On the plus size of the matter though is that the buttons are easy to use for someone like me who has big fingers. It's also easy to move from song to song (front or back) providing you know which arrow means which way in the list.I'd choose this vendor again if I needed an electronic prodic. I'd choose this version of coby again oover what I had simply because of the ease in using the buttons. It's hard to accidentally foul up on this version as opposed to my older colby mp3.
These things are great! They seal off very nicely over the ears and are very comfortable, I wore them for 9 hours today. The sealed back blocks out pretty much all background noise. They do have some very punchy bass, but the treble isn't bad either. Set your ipod EQ to "treble booster" and these things will sound great on any music you play! HUGE improvement over the Sennheiser PX200s.
The JVC HARX500 earphones are good earphones. They are a good product, and you get what you pay for. I can put them on, turn them up, and not bother the people around me. Fair product in my opinion.
I recently had a portable voice recorder fried by a Coby "universal" AC adapter only to discover that it delivered a much higher voltage than I set it for. For light loads, such unregulated universal adapters will deliver more voltage than desired potentially damaging electronics that don't have (enough) over-voltage protection built-in. Upon checking with a meter, I observed an output of ~10V with the voice recorder attached instead of the 3V I set it for.If you are willing to pay a few dollars more, take a look at the Velleman compact adapter (PSSMV1) (see Amazon:Compact Universal AC Adapter Power Supply). The Velleman is actually a _regulated_ switching DC power supply which consistently produces the voltage it is set for and runs extremely cool. Even with no load attached, the Velleman produces exactly what it is set for. The next time I have to replace another AC adapter, I will be buying another Velleman compact switching DC power adapter (and will likely even pick up a spare before the need arises ;-).
I telecommute from a rural area where we have quite a few power outages. I bought one of these for my home office. A brief outage would require rebooting my modem, router, etc., which took a lot of time. I hooked my modem, router, cordless office phone, computer and printer to it. Now, when I lose power, the only way I know is the unit beeps. I liked it so much that I bought more for my TV and entertainment center; file and print server; and bedroom electronics. This unit has really made my life much easier. And I no longer lose data when we have a power blip!
I previously used the Ultra II card, and this one tops it in all ways. I can take way more photos in one go than before, which is especially useful for wildlife photography, sports and the like. Like a previous reviewer, I also get a higher number of shots with this card on my D200 than with the previous, faster write speed means the cpu uses slightly less power on each shot. Fast read speed, so copying my full sized high res images to the comp isn't nearly as tedious as with my previous card. I wouldn't recommend testing it out, but mine has also shown to be very durable, through drops, spills and other various accidents.
One of the features I like the most is the Auto ISO feature. Works great for all my indoor shots. One of the things that was not very obvious initially was that in Program mode, if the flash is switch, the Auto ISO is overridden to the ISO setting's value.Overall, good results so far.
Managing an office staff with a fleet vehicles, everyone in my group has a GPS. We originally purchased the Garmin IQue 3600, buat it was time for an upgrade. We purchased a Garmin Nuvi and a Tom Tom Go 720 for comparison purposes since they were both the same price. The Tom Tom Go 720 was our favorite for many reasons. First, the Tom Tom is more of a traveller's unit. The features fit what we needed to do the most. Second, the Tom Tom has an online update feature. The Tom Tom can remember personal changes to the map and even update itself when connected to the internet. Finally, the Tom Tom computer software and interface is a dream and virtually non-existant on the Garmin. Overall, we purchased 10 Tom Tom Go 720 Units and everyone is very happy. I still have one person who is sticking with the Garmin Nuvi.
I love the camara it was like brand new, Im very happy to have gotten it from you, it is great prices.
This unit will not simultaneously record on the Hard Drive and DVD. When transferring from Hard Drive to DVD, the DVDs are letterboxed. (I never found a work around for this problem) High speed transfer from HD to DVD has limitations.Video quality is very acceptable on all three drives, and their are plenty of in and out connections.This unit was not right for my requirements. Had I known it would not record simultaneously on HD and DVD I would have never bought the unit. I even downloaded the manual before purchase and this limitation is not mentioned. Not until I tried to record did a screen pop up saying I could not simultaneously record.Glad I bought it on Amazon! Excellent return policies
This dashboard mount is probably the best choice for putting a 60C series Garmin in a boat or automobile, especially in California, where the windshield suction cup mount is illegal.What I like about the product:1. At $18~$24 current street price, it's an attractive accessory for Garmin 60C owners.2. It works pretty good on paved roads. I suspect that it is probably not strong or rigid enough for use on rough gravel roads or when crossing open terrain.3. Allows attachment of Garmin 12 volt auto power cord and external antenna cable.4. You can access all 60CX control buttons (but not the battery cmpartment door)Possible problems with this product:1. My 60CX is a very tight fit in this mount, which might be good to ensure that it doesn't come loose and fall, but makes me wonder if the plastic can stand up to more than a few dozen cycles of attachment and removal of the GPS before it breaks from fatigue.2. The mount is all made of a black plastic that looks like it would absorb a lot of heat and damaging UV rays on a car dashboard. Recommend owners of this mount keep it covered with a light colored cloth when the car is parked outdoors.3. The base of this mount, with it's adhesive pad, requires a clean, FLAT, approximately horizontal surface. It WILL NOT work on even mildly curved dashboards. Make sure your car's dashboard has a FLAT area at least 2" x 3" inches, in a location that will be suitable for mounting the GPS, before you buy this mounting.If you can't find a flat enough surface, you could still attach this mount with screws instead of the adhesive pad, after building up a flat surface on the dash with Bondo or a similar product. This assumes you have an older car that is already dinged up enough that you won't mind making a couple more small screw holes in the dash.NOTE: You MUST NOT use this mounting in any place on the dash or steering column where it could be in the path of deployment of any of your car's airbags.
I bought it and it came in several days earlier than expected and it works like a charm on my cts!
Nice basic dvd player for people new to dvd ! easy to learn to use!!
I did a search for "Wii Component cable" and this product showed up. It was OBVIOUSLY done on purpose to show up as a Wii product when it's really for a PS2.
This cord is cheap but works just fine. Don't waste your money at any of the box stores (even their house brands are a lot more than this.) Bought two of 'em to run to a 720P tv, one from a PS3 and one from a upconverting home theater/dvd system. It provides amazing picture, actually watching a Blu-Ray movie right now and it is CRYSTAL CLEAR picture.
The two memory cards arrived today and I'm upgrading my husband's ancient computer from 256mb. He has 2 card slots that will hold 1gb each. When I popped these in at the same time the computer refused to boot up.I solved the problem by taking 1 of the new cards out and putting the 256mb card back in, booting, running a memory scan to make sure it was recognized, then turning off, swapping out the 256 for the 1gb, bootting again. This time I had no problem.
I use this for my laptop at home. I have a cooling fan/pad, printer, mouse, and an n52 speedpad hooked up to it. works great. looks cool too. i bought it with a bunch of other stuff and used the free shipping option, but it arrived only 2 days after placing the order. am completely satisfied with this little product.
I contacted a local Samsung repair shop at 215-426-8639 (RTA Service in Phila, PA) and learned that the printer has an optical sensor so after good cleaning the empty container should work. After emptying the full container I washed it with water so it looked clean like new and the printer works again. The central Samsung support at 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) didn't have this advice but also didn't make any comment against this procedure when I informed them that cleaning the waste toner tank with water worked.Samsung WASTE TONER CONTAINER ( CLP-500WB/XAA )
This is a great product. It is far more accurate than others we have tried. The bluetooth works well with the cell phone for hands-free communication. Be careful, the bluetooth will work if you leave it turned on in the car, but take your cell into a nearby building. Only real complaint is the sound quality of the navigation voices. Still understandable, but fuzzy.
When I bought my camera I bought both a Tiffen and a B+W filter just in-case there was really a difference.I started noticing strange flares and reflections on some of my photos. Having seen comparison photos in other reviews of this product I decided to test. After extensive cleaning of the lens and filters, I put the camera on a tripod and swapped out the filters. The Tiffen created quite a few obvious spots and halos. At night it caused reflections. Without the filter it all went away. With the B+W I was able to produce some very small spots in the same situations, but nothing noticeable without pixel peeping. I plan to replace my Tiffen with a B+W even for my cheap kit lens.
They have NOT perfected this technology yet. This is my third machine. I sent back the first and second and kept the third. It has been to the repair shop for a month of repair because it took so long ordering parts. Now I find myself needing to reformat the hard drive every two weeks or so, losing everything I have on it. If you buy this, have plenty of patience and buy the extended warrantee. You are going to need it!!If you are planning on using this to put your movie VHS on to DVDs, don't buy this model either. The copyguard that is built in will prevent you from using this for most professional videos. Buyer beware!
I bought this in part because it was supposed to be improved. It arrived July 2011 and was not working correctly by early 2012. I even hired an IT guy when I could not solve the problems. Not worth owning and it cost too much to find out.
I wish this filter was multicoated, but I've used basically the same UV filter for years on all my lenses from my old Minolta SRT101 SLR back in the late 60's to my recently purchased digital Panasonic FZ35 high-end compact zoom. Your lens is the heart of your photo capture system, and stuff happens from bumping it, to dropping it, to splashing it or getting dust and sand on it outdoors, etc., and this is the best way I know to keep it like new for years to come. If you do have an accident, you're looking at replacing the filter for $10 instead of a major lens or camera repair bill or total camera replacement. I believe you should always and immediately slap on a good quality name brand UV filter for protection every time you buy a good camera with a non-retracting lens, you'll be so glad you did in the long run. All my old cameras with good lenses still have them installed on them. My old Minolta's lens looks and performs exactly as it did the day I bought it. So protect that lens from scratches and damage, and get some bonus UV filtering to boot! And yes, the lens cap does fit over the filter and provides another important layer of protection so be sure to replace it whenever the camera is not in use.
These are awesome speakers! I bought 4 for my home theater system. The sound is amazingly clear and even though they are small, they give lots of sound. From what I understand, these speakers use the same tweeters as the top end model by NHT. Can't beat the price, either.
Bought this player for my son. Right off the bat, he had problems, but the Centon technical support was helpful and was able to help me reformat the player. Had no problems loading songs onto player. After only 2 months though, we were at an outdoor event. He put the player in his front pants pocket, sat down, stood up, got the player back out and the screen was cracked. Never dropped it or hit it. Centon refuses to warranty it, so now we're out a player. Think I'm unhappy? You bet.
I have had this hub for about 5months and it still works as smooth as it did when i bought it, have had no troubles at all, and none are showing for the future.
This is a little over done for a home system probably but it works for me. Easy install of drivers takes up little room. Only complaint that I have is that there is no cord to speak of to plug into your computer. For the money you spend on this printer you'd think they would add a cord. So an FYI you will need to go buy a USB to mini USB cord from Radio Shack(cheap considering other places) or order one from Amazon with your printer.
I have been wanting to upgrade my 5 MP HP digital camera. I have been researching cameras for awhile. I went to Best Buy and bought two Nikon S6. One for me and one for my 18 year old daughter. I wanted the newest camera out with at least a 6 MP that was compact. The S6 seemed like the best out for the money. I paid $387.00 each. When I used the camera for the day, I was not happy with the photos, looked to me like a 4 MP photo. My HP 5 MP takes way sharper photos. I took my S6 back today to Best buy, and yes had to pay restocking fee. Instead of buying a new one, I'm going to keep using my old 5 MP till it breaks. I kept one S6 for my daughter. Not a bad camera if it was priced better. Seems to be more like a $200.00 camera not a $400.00 camera. I did find it cheaper on line and got $90.00 off the one because Best Buy matched the price. I'm going to keep researching, too many products to choose from.
The PV-DV51 has pretty good picture quality, but the built in mic is pretty (bad), no mic jack either. Menu button is almost impossible to access during use if you have normal-sized fingers. Good cheap digital cam but I'm returning mine to get a Canon
Great little unit. Got a chance to play with it, and used Amazon's offer to add a 512MB transflash microSD card also. However, when loading up the unit, found out that the 512 card doesn't have enough capacity to load the whole US map (got everything west of the Mississippi, most of the midwest, but didn't get the far NE or SE). So, if you consider that buying the i3 plus a 1GB transflash card, plus the time loading all the maps, for only another $60 or so more, you could get the i5, plug it in and go. Something to consider if you don't want to mess with using a PC in the process.The Good:Great starter GPS unit, especially for the price. Got us where we needed to go, and worked reliably. Volume was good, screen was crisp and easy to read (even though it's pretty small!). Loading the maps, aside from the time taken, was very, very easy. PC with DVD necessary. Also could download a utility that updated the firmware. Thanks, Garmin!The Bad:Took 2 or 3 minutes to acquire satellites. We had to stop at the side of the road and wait until it acquired before we could drive off. Not a surprise - all GPS units take some time to acquire satellites. Just remember that it's going to do that, maybe start up the unit as soon as you get near the car, before loading up.The pricing that I talked about at the top of the review.
I cannot get over how much Apple is asking for this device. I was looking at the Ipod and the RioRiot. And it came down to this: 10 gig player: 500$ 20 gig player: 300$The size factor and apple chic factor is nice, but not worth 200 dollars more for half the storage.As for transfer speed: how often are you going to be transferring a large number of files to it? I loaded mine once and am set.If you are willing to carry a portable that is a little larger you can save alot of money and carry twice as much music with you.
This product has exceeded my expectations in every way so far. I previously had used the Griffin WindowSeat to hold my iPhone while in my vehicle. The WindowSeat worked fine, except that when I purchased an Otterbox to protect my phone, it no longer would hold the device due to the increased size of the Otterbox case.I purchased the Gilsson holder last week at Fry's and have been very impressed. So much so, that I am now ordering one for my wife from Amazon. She took note of my Gilsson and asked for one for herself.The things I like include:- Accomodates wider and variable sizes of devices- Can attach to either the windshield or to the vents. I attached it to the vents and it has worked much better than the WindowSeat did while attached to the windshield. The device is closer and easier to read, plus more stable since its not at the end of an arm, which amplifies any bumps in the road or rattle in your suspension- Will rotate from portrait to landscape- Foam rubber type bumpers provide a firm grip- Arms move up and down to clear any buttons on the side of your device- "Feet" can rotate out under your device to provide further stabilityMy only concern is that, since its made of plastic, I'm not sure how it will hold up over the long-term. So far I am very pleased.
This 8GB SDHC is my second Transcend SD card. My first was an 1GB SD.After having used some real slowpoke doozies in my Treos (namely Ritek, PNY, and "generic" cards of capacities between 1-4GB), I would rate these as good or better than SanDisk Ultra II's for quality and speed. The 1GB 120x Transcend SD card seemed almost as fast, but this Class 6 SDHC card is the fastest SD card I've ever owned. Saving 300k photos is almost instant and so is switching between apps and email stored on the card.Note, though, if using on the Palm OS - it will show only 4GB available; however, once you fill up the first 4GB, it will then show the actual remaining capacity. It does not affect the amount (7.5GB) of usable space, though. This is a quirk of the PalmOS rather than the card. Using an SD-to-USB adaptor, the capacity shows correctly.I can't wait to get my hands on the 16GB version from Transcend (and later the 32GB version) at a reasonable price (i.e., when they fall under $100).
I purchased this lens hood to go with myCanon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs. While it is on the lens while the lens is attached to the camera, it works well. It keeps me from bumping the lens into things and it keeps out excessive light. The only problem is that you cannot reverse it and mount it to the lens for storage in a bag. Essentially, when not in use this thing takes up valuable camera bag space. It is also on the expensive side, but what is one to do about that?
got the great mouse from Amazon :D Great deal too... :Dso in short the mouse is great. why 4 stars...?? and not 5 stars??If MoGo could include the scroll function... it will be 10stars! ha.ProsProduct finishes are excellent.Metal click buttons.Responsive mouse (optical laser).Used it for Hours, doesnt seemed to go flat.Self power saving when in idle mode.ConsNo scrollMouse Feet can be included at the snap out U-shaped support.Thats all. enjoy.
I've been in the market for a new digital camera for a couple of months, and was trying to narrow down my choices. I've been using my trusty Fuji Finepix 2400 Zoom for the past 2 years, and have been very satisfied with the images it's made. But at 2 MP I've outgrown it a little. Now I've always been a fan of Sony products, but in their digital camera arena, their prices are a bit high. Then along came the Cybershot DSCP32. It had great reviews from all the major sites, ie pcphotoreview.com, steves-digicams.com, Amazon.com etc and everyone seemed to like it. However the dealbreaker is you can get it for under $200.I won't review all the specs, I think everyone here has already covered it, but lets just say that if your giving this as a gift to a first time digital user, they will love you, because everythng you need is included. No one else can say that. Camera, &quot;film&quot;, batteries, and a charger!Being a lifelong sceptic, I try to see how good things are right out of the box. Judging such things as ease of use, features, and can I even just take a darn photo just by raising it up and snapping the shutter. Yes you can.... I did just that, after setting the date and time, put the memorystick in my card reader and opening the image in Photoshop. My goodness..the colors were rich, no obvious pixilation, and I could even 'clearly' see what was on the television that the camera was partially aimed at.The only reason I rated it as 4 stars vice, 5 is to be honest I've only had it for 4 hours and something could go wrong. But so far trust me that this is another winner from Sony, and a great buy!
After extensively researching the smaller family of digital cameras available on the market, I chose to purchase the Minolta Dimage Xt, and I am very pleased with it so far. About the only other camera I researched that came close was the Casio Exlim, which is somewhat smaller, but did not have optical zoom or any lense protection, both of which this camera has.The camera is small. Smaller than my wallet, and I have a small wallet. I often take it with me when I leave the office for lunch or just go out to dinner with a friend, regardless of whether I plan to take pictures, because this camera is so small, that you can take it anywhere and it won't be a burden.The automatic mode only adjusts the ISO equivalent from 50-160, so it is not useful in low-light situations with the flash off. However, you can manually set the ISO equivalent to 400. This just takes longer than automatic. The video is of fine quality for capturing memories, though with 15 fps, you aren't going to be making any feature films. I can capture 12 MINUTES of video with sound on my 256MB card. This is sufficient for capturing glimpses of your life without lugging around a huge camera.One of the features about this camera that really impressed me was the e-mail feature. With this feature, you can take your pictures at high-res, then by going through the menu system, you can select which pictures you anticipate wanting to e-mail. The camera will then make copies of those pictures in a seperate folder on your card at 640 x 480, a fine resolution for web.One thing I would change about this camera is that whatever setting you have the camera on, lets say you are in a museum so you have the flash off and consequently have the camera set to ISO 400, when you turn the camera off (or if it goes through auto shut-off) and turn it back on, it will default back to automatic ISO with the flash on automatic. This is my biggest complaint about this camera and it wastes alot of time.I also found the menu system on this camera a little difficult to work with at first. When a dialog box for something like deleting pictures comes up, lets say it says "delete the pictures: 'yes' or 'no'" the boxes for yes and no are not sufficiently differentiated to communicate which option is actually selected. One is just dark and one is light. To make matters worse, on some features, the default selection will be "yes," while on others, the default feature will be "no." I think they could graphically communicate which one is selected better and prevent alot of inadvertant picture deletion. Maybe a dotted line?If you are looking for the smallest camera with optical zoom and a flash that you can take out with your friends, and it is near now (September 4, 2003). Look no further. This is the camera for you. If you look around more you will be wasting your time. If control is your priority, you may want to look elsewhere.
i got this camera and have returned it because it didn't work. don't know when the money will be returned to me! there was a software glitch that they keep telling me that they can fix. however, it only played sound with no video. i have a an i book and wanted it so i can do things quick and easy... not with this product! try something else.
I've owned these headsets for just over a month now. The padding on the ear cuffs keeps coming off and it is impossible to put it back on properly. I mostly just rely on the headset pressure (which is not bad) to hold them in place while wearing. The active noise cancellation does indeed work, but it really is no big deal (on this headset or any other). I never really even bother to turn it on anymore. Then general sound quality seems fair enough.
Received the memory modules in a very timely manner, installed quickly and haven't had any further memory problems with my laptop.
I guess if you are going for an older camera to save money, this isn't a bad choice, but I would recommend looking at newer ones. Like most electronic gadgets, they get better every year.Pros:- generally easy to use- uses standard AA batteries- no lens cap to lose- software - easy web page publishing in professional versionCons- a little too big to be pocketable- there are comparable cameras with 10x and even 12x optical zoom- no stabilization feature- lacks shutter-priority, aperature-priority, and manual modes- difficult to impossible to get good pictures of indoor sporting events and other low-light situations where the flash does no good or you can't use the flash (actually, this is probably true of many other consumer-level cameras)- slow reaction time - push the button and it takes the picture about a second later (or not at all if it thinks you need the flash)- menus aren't explained very well in the manual- software - version that comes with the camera is crippled, but the professional version freezes occasionallyDespite what somebody else said, backing up files to a cd isn't that hard if you know what you are doing; you just have to mount the CD so it looks like any other disk drive. I had no problems with this.Anyway, I'd say spend a little more money and get a Panasonic with 12X zoom, image stabilization, and some of the other features mentioned above. You could also go for a camera with higher MP, but I'd rather spend my money on features that will actually help me take better pictures, not just bigger ones.
I've seen many digital picture frame before and didn't expext too much. After reading the reviews here on Amazon, I ordered one for my wedding. The picture quality is truly amazing (800px x 600px) and the cool feature with the built-in speaker for MP3 playback is awesome during the slideshow option. The interchangeable frame distinguish the frame from the rest on the market.PROS:- Price (Best Picture Quality for the Price)- Built-In Stereo Speakers for MP3 playback- File Support (Photos, Audios & Videos)- Interchangeable Frame (Silver & Gold, made from plastic with Brushed Aluminum look)- Support different types of media storage- Easy loading, Drag and Drop files onto your memory card- User Friendly Remote ControlCONS:- Sound quality isn't the best- Quality of the Remote Control- Does NOT support SDHC (No biggie, I email the support to confirm before ordering)Bottomline, I still gave it a 5 star despite of the CONS list. It's well worth every penny.
The cable worked just fine, I could navigate my Zen smoothly on my TV screen and the resolution was amazing, I didn't really think it was gonna look so nice. Very recommended.
The quality of the disc transferring medium is fantastic as usual however; the light scribe surface is not so good. It seems like there is a clear covering over the light sensitive surface. I'm somewhat of a mad scientist so I feel comfortable enough to say that somehow the laser is being distorted through the protective covering. Parts of the label end up coming out blurry, doubled or broken. I have not encountered this phenomenon with other disk mediums I have encountered.
I use this in my iPaq PDA. Works great, gives me more than enough storage.
I could detect no wow, flutter, hum or noise. It played the first time and every time. The equalization was perfect, and classical records sounded precisely as they should. Everything is provided in the package that could possibly be required, no matter where the turntable is installed. Withal, it was sold new at a rock bottom price. What more could one possibly ask?Dattor
I have had this phone set for over 5 years with great service. Purchased a replacement phone for one of the handsets that went bad. The replacement (used) phone was received quickly and works perfectly. Will purchase another if needed. This is a great phone.
I bought this camera 4 months ago. The on/off switch no longer works and the camera is a piece a trash now. I contacted HP support. Unfortunitely, it only came with 90-day warrenty. So I was offered to pay $115 to exchange for a used one, imagine that!. That ends my desire of buying any product from HP.So make sure purchase entended warrenty!!!
i bought this after reading the reviews. One thing that worried me after reading them is that the on/off switch was in a bad location, but I haven't had a problem with it. I love that there is a cover for the curling iron, so you can cover it up and put it away while it's hot and not have to worry about my son getting burned. It leaves my hair very smooth and silky.
Who doesn't?This portable speaker system is the answer. First I am not an audio geek. I have no doubt that there is a two thousand dollar receiver and/or amplifier out there somewhere that will actually enable you to hear the drummer wipe the sweat off his brow during the guitar solo. But if you wanted to hear that, what are you doing with an Ipod in the first place?This is a speaker system for the rest of us. Light, portable, battery powered or with a DC adapter it makes your Ipod an experience for a roomful of friends to share without having to wire your stereo so it looks like a Christmas tree.The sound quality is very good, and having a less personal (as well as less painful if you have small ears) experience enables you to use the clock feature on your Ipod as an alarm clock. One note of caution, there is no snooze alarm feature and if you are uses to smashing your clocks snooze alarm every morning, you may soon need a new Ipod and speaker system.
I've had this for more than 2 years. They sound great and they are children proof. Use them for guitar practice, monitoring in live and studio, for mixing and gaming. Great for everything I put it throu. If it is broken or stolen I will buy this again.
Purchased this cable to connect my laptop to my ceiling mounted projector. I looked at some local stores and found comparable items for around $100. On some of the reviews some people mentioned that the video quality wasn't that great. In my experience the video quality is perfect. Very happy with the cable and the price.
I use these almost exclusively. They almost never have issues and the price is great here on Amazon. Nice alternative is Sony. They're excellent but usually a few bucks more
Although I don't use the lock program, and I removed it from the flash-drive, this drive has been flawless so far. I have loaded it to the limit with music, and it plays on my FM adapter in my truck without a problem... Love it! I just wish all my other flash drives played the music I loaded on them as flawlessly on the FM adapter as this one does!!!
I read many reviews on these intex pumps, and the problem that seems to plague them is a cheaply made plastic impeller that moves (pumps) the water. So listen up folks... if you buy a replacement pump, or even buy a pool set for the first time, BEFORE you even use the pump for the first time, take it apart until you can remove the impeller. This is pretty simple requiring only about 4 or 5 screws be removed... just make sure you pay attention to how it comes apart (especially the washers around the impeller). Then go down to walmart, home depot, lowes, or any auto parts store and buy some EPOXY. This should be two different liquids (or gels) that come in two different tubes that you must mix together. This stuff is SUPER STRONG, and most are rated for 2,500 to 3,500 lbs per square inch of strength... like steel almost. So what your going to do is get a small paint brush, and "paint" the impeller with epoxy, making a SUPER STRONG coat over the cheap plastic. Just make sure you don't get any on the inside of the hole in the center of the impeller where it slides onto the metal rod. Allow it 24 hours to dry (depending on what type of epoxy you use), and then reassemble the pump. I guarantee this will save you money and headaches in the long run. Also if any other plastic parts break on the pump, you can use this epoxy to fix/repair/strengthen them as well.
I love this filter. The outcome of my photos are awesome. This product adds to my photos excellence.MichelleFrugia Photography
Panasonic is the leader in futuristic electronics. The Panasonic Shockwave CD Player represents the future standard for portable digital audio. The unit has excellent anti-skip technology. The 40 second anti-skip buffer is more than enough to absorb any pounding you can give it. I use mine on the road, in the car, running, you name it. ***NO SKIPS***. Also the unit is made with a super strong poly-carbonate body so it can also withstand lots of tough environments including heat. The sound quality is excellent and the XBS bass boost gives your music more muscle. The headphones included sound great and have a deep pounding bass. You even get an AC adapter (purrrfect!!!). Its loaded with neat features including Program Play, Random, Resume, a built in battery charger -NEAT!!!-, you can even turn off the futuristic anti-skip technology and save battery power if you wish. This is the CD Player I only used to dream of. Now its here. If don't have a Panasonic Shockwave CD Player, you need one.
I just plugged this up yesterday and it works fine. I had it up and running in 15 min, with my digital ready receiver. The 5.1 sounds great and the picture is good. I would say for the price this is a good deal. It also has a nice icon menu on the onscreen display. If your looking for a basic DVD player with a few extras, I would recommend. You could always give it to the kids later, when you decide to upgrade.
I've gone through two pairs of these in about an 8 month period. I loved my first pair but within a couple months, the cord disintigrated to the point where the wires were exposed in a couple places. I thought I just had bad luck and bought another pair, THE SAME THING HAPPENDED. I held on as long as possible to buying a new pair of earbuds by trying to tape up the exposed wires, but they kept breaking. They are great buds, crisp clear sound great bass for earbuds, but the cord quality is miserable. Save yourself the hassle and money of having to buy a new pair every couple months and look at the Sennheiser CX 300. They sound better, look better, and are constructed MUCH better.
These speakers are definitely worth $50. They out-performed my 2 way Kenwoods like you wouldn't believe. For the size of these, they do give off some good bass. Actually vibrates my side mirrors in my Dodge Ram :)
Cartridge that came was a refilled, non hp cartridge. I used it for one day, then my printer kept giving me an error message and wouldn't work. I still ended up having to spend $25 on a new one and this one isn't worth keeping as a backup.
This is an amazing lens. The image quality is superb. I put this lens on my camera and have never taken it off.
This was my second pair. I bought a pair a little over a year ago for excercising - primarily running. The design keeps them in place through all the jostling of jogging. I had to get the second pair because my wife kept stealing mine and I could never find them for my runs. The sound quality is quite good for an open air headphone. The design allows me to hear other things going on around me. This is very important when running around town. It doesn't take a lot of effort from my shuffle to power these things. Therefore I can get a lot of runs in without worrying about having to charge my ipod again. Both me and my wife love these headphones!
This wire is barely thinner than the 16 gauge wires I bought for a fraction of the price from Monoprice (3/32" vs 1/8"). The speaker wires themselves are good quality and may work better under padded carpet as the bump will be spread across and less noticeable. Unfortunately, I bought these to run along the wall and it's far too thick for that. You're better off going with a flat, self-adhesive speaker wire if your intention is have it flat against the wall. However, those cables are significantly more expensive.
Bought 725US about a month ago. It is very fast, good clear display and sound. Plays DVD movies in full screen. Have only had one problem. While trying to download the Quicktime upgrade it kept shutting down. Contacted Compaq support and they sent me a fix right away. Very good support. Haven't used it on battery very much so I can't vouch for the long battery life. Love the styling too. Touchpad and scroll key also very easy to use. I'm dissappointed that this model is no longer produced but I'm sure it's replacement will be just as good.
LowePro makes very nice camera bags and cases, but this one recommended by Amazon for the Nikon D40 does not fit the camera very well, even with the standard 18-55 lens. If you use the 55-200 lens it is even worse. Nice case, poor recommendation for the D40.
Ordered this Dynatron MR110 from an Amazon Marketplace seller - took them five days to process the order, five more days in the mail...the remote worked OK for three days, then stopped functioning. Wasn't dropped, batteries fine etc.steve britt
I just received the camera yesterday. I took it out of the box, installed the batteries and took a picture from the office window of the Chrysler Building (NYC). Excellent is all i can say. My co-worker says, "it looks just like a postcard".
I looked around at many options to digitize my family's old slides, and I came across this product. Most all reviews said this was a great alternative to other higher priced units, and I could not agree more. USING YOUR OWN HIGH QUALITY CAMERA WILL GIVE YOU MUCH BETTER RESULTS THAN STAND ALONE CONVERSION UNITS!If you are looking at this product right now, just get it, you will not be disappointed.
I have two of these HC-P4752W sets; both purchased in the latter part of '05. Both have served me well, but both have started having focus issues. One TV is way out of convergence when displaying high def input. Non Hi-Def still looks OK. the other one is slightly out of convergence on outer portions of the picture. I expected more reliability out of Samsung. the Auto-Focus feature does not appear to have any positive impact on the issues. Apparently, there is a way to get the TV into service mode using the remote control. Supposedly, in service mode a manual convergence is possible, but I read where other users have problems in this area as well. It seems as if Samsung either poorly designed critical components or simply opted for lower cost/quality parts in their manufacturing. In any case, a TV should last at least 10 years if placed in an ideal environment and not abused. Neither of these appears as if they'll make the 3 year mark.
Positives...You get all the essential features for an affordable price.Ink replacements are not expensive, if you order them online.Full driver support for CUPS (Linux & Mac)Negatives...When you tell it to scan off the glass, it takes a while to get itself ready to start, regardless of density chosen.The page feeder stopped working on me right at about one year after purchase. I buy multifunction printers continuously for several small businesses, and regardless of brand name, usage, dusting, and being on UPS, they rarely last two years before something goes out. So, this is by no means below average.Overall...It was worth the money.
One of the basic toool for any begining or prof, give you the perfect info on the spot, no more guess, just shoot...
When I bought this I was looking for a cheaper alternative for my AMD Athlon64 X2 6400+ Black Edition. What I got was one incredible cooling device. My system never breaks the 37 degree mark. I house everything in an AMMO 533 Cooler Master case; extra components include: 500GB SATAII 3.0Gb/s HDD, 4GB Patriot Viper PC6400 RAM, MSI K9A2 Platinum mobo and Razer Barracuda AC-1 gamer sound card. Keeps cool rather easily.This CPU cooler is amazing; definitely worth the price. I am using stock thermal pad; I bet extreme results will come from using Arctic Silver 5...will keep your dual-core processor from getting too toasty.
I have to say not bad. I usually dislike everything if it doesn't present quality - however I have to say that this product is amazing. The software was odd to look at, at first, but all the more easy in only a few seconds later. Better than wacom.... idk... but this is just like the real thing, but it's CHEAPER!
Yes, I should have read the reviews before ordering this item. I misplaced my USB cable for my camera Coolpix S3100 and i ordered the cable through these people or firm, and was so happy to receive my cable that i instantly had connected to AC Adapter/Charger(that i ordered also) and of course DID NOT WORK, ok maybe i figure it was the AC adapter/charger. so i connect USB cable to my laptop and IT DOES NOT WORK. so why return it, by reading reviews they will still send something that doesn't work.I will not order nothing from here, Thanks alot for nothing.
Pros: fast, rarely jams, toner is cheaper than other brands.Cons: came with only 2 mb of memory, so you have to buy/install more to print high-quality graphs/pictures.You have to learn what the lights mean, or how to fix paper jam, but after you do that, it works pretty well. There should be an indicator in the paper trays that remind the user of which side of the paper must be up (in case you want to print on a specific side). In the same way, a small label with the meaning of the light signs would be helpful.Update: still working strong after 5 years and about 15,000 prints.
run from this product. i got this modem when i had verizon dsl and when i switched to dsl extreme. i know.. i know... what do you expect for free. well at the very minimum i expect it to at least work. i makes a better frisbee than a modem.
I'll start by saying that this unit was originally provided in the package provided by our high end audit video vendor, less than two years ago. The touch screen failed on the original unit, but it was cheaper to buy another one to work with our system, rather than pay over $1,000 for a new programmed unit. I ordered two units from Deal Stop ([...]) which were supposed to be new and under warranty. One unit appears new, but the package was open and the battery was replaced with one that does not fit the unit. The second package was also open, and clearly, the unit was used, old, scratched and a mess, and the install CD was missing, and accessories were just thrown in the box. Very disapointing.
Great flash. It works great with both my cameras and you can even control the flash's custom functions from within the camera's menu. I own a 430EX II and this flash and really like the user interface / menu structure of the Metz. Works great as master or with the latest firmware upgrade it even works with the EOS 7D's integrated flash trigger. The only thing I miss is the quick release found on the II versions of canon flashes and it would be nice if it would also be environmental sealed like the 580 EX II.
Works great with Microsoft XP! As the other reviewer testified, there are no divers to install. I have a Compaq Presario laptop, and the Sony MicroVault is truly plug n' play on it. My computer recognizes it immediately as &quot;Drive E&quot;.I have so far used it to store pictures, word, excel &amp; powerpoint documents, etc., and have transferred them to other laptops that have XP as their operating system, as well as my computer at work which runs on Windows NT. It's tiny, doesn't weigh a thing, and makes my zip drive near obsolete.
I've been using these headphones in a professional nightclub setting for 4 years, and I'm just buying my second pair now. What I'm trying to say is that these things are rugged, way more than many competitors which are known to religiously break at the hinges. I love one-ear (as opposed to over-ear) cans, and they're loud enough to keep me connected in most settings. The only "malfunction" I've found is that the padding came off one of the ear cups, but that's bound to happen after many years of abuse.I've used them in non-DJing applications, too, and they're comfortable on the head for extended periods of time.
Great product that is easy to setup and use. Just plug and play and that's it. The price was right as well.
I really wanted to write nasty; will attempt to stick with the facts:This product DOES NOT WORK AT ALL with iPod Shuffle 2G (with clip):1. there is no room for the clip, ergo iPod will not fully engage with the 1/8" pin2. there is a plastic protrusion inside preventing the iPod from full engagement on pin3. the top iPod functions (power and book selection) are not accessible when mounted4. one proviso to above: major plastic removal make #1 and #2 above invalid.This product also DOES NOT WORK with iHome iH16 -- too much plastic.Look for a iPod adapter with simple short cord and 1/8" plug -- good luck!
This is a very good book, a bit general, but covers a lot of inportant topics, such as sections of major OSs and a large meaty portion on urls, and lists of various kinds.Don't get me wrong this is a very good book, but in order to get the best out of it you really must use the links in it. And there are thousands of them. Just reading the book will not make you an expert, or a hacker. For this reason it is a excellent starting book on security, giving a whole host of information, abeit some sections are outdated, for instance VAX/VMS systems (or that may just be my ignorance).Overral yes, I would heartily reccomend this book to any aspiring hacker, systems administrator, or security professional, but you will have to use your own iniative to get the best out of this book.
All I have to say about this product is "This is so cool!". We have a 52 in tv and I was a little worried that my zune movies and shows would show up on the tv screen as thumbnails ... but nope! I am now watching my movies and shows on the big screen.. although it is not HD quality, I really like watching my stuff on the TV rather than my little zune screen - and this way I can watch them with the family too. And on the weekends when I am cleaning -- I love pulling my music up and playing it on the TV too. The remote is very handy.
I'd LOVE to have something like this, IF they put an atomic clock in it! It would be everything I've always wanted in a clock! &#60;sigh&#62;
It's PC3200 Memory from a good manufacturer, it was the cheapest, it works. That's all it needs.
Needed a longer RJ-11 cable to rearrange the AT&T Uverse modem to the other side of our living room. Works perfectly!
This is an excellent piece for an I Pod. I had one before that cost $159.00 a few years ago this out plays it 10 times. It is very light and small to be portable. Thanks for putting out an EXCELLENT UNIT!
This is a great case for protecting my zune. I have the 30 gig model, as it is made for, and it does a great job keeping it from becoming scratched or dinged. The clip doesn't get much use with me, but the arm band is very useful when I run and work out. My only complaint is that the case doesn't fit the zune perfectly, but I also have ocd and just a slight misalignment between the case and zune bugs me more than it should. It functions better than comparable cases out there, and I have yet to see my zune get a single scratch.
great camera, fast startup, fast snaps, sharp pictures.Highly recommended.
Appears to be a good product, less pricey at some other sites, but service here was very prompt.
camera works great! the first one I ordered did not function correctly but Amazon promptly replaced it. resolution is good and audio is a great bonus that works very well. a great feature for me that I found was not available on all other devices was the ability to have video stored on a network folder. additionally, there is no software required to run this.
This is a great webcam, words don't even do justice you just have to see it for yourself.The low light setting is extrememly useful when you want to cam at night even with no lamp available as long as your computer screen is bright it will work like a charm (but of course would be even better if u have a little light next to you like any other cam). I recently tried that out on yahoo messenger the other day and i was amazed at the quality and so was the person i was talking to.The built in mic is good, i've made a couple of videos so far and i can always hear myself and others in the room.Pictures are VERY clear, just adjust the nozzle to the clearest setting and your good to go. I always have people amazed that i actually took some of my pics with my webcam and i direct them to this one on amazon.com.Nice and small, fits anywhere and the circle at the bottom of the cam opens up to to a sort of latch hook position to sit on top of a Laptop or Flat Screen Monitor.It has a great variety of settings for the camera so you can adjust it to your liking. Like i said words alone can't do justice for this webcam. I'm surprised it's selling for so cheap. If you're not convinced by the reviews, just get it and see for your self.
The unit does a good job of giving directions. Although the software is rather in-flexible. It always picks the shortest route, not necessarily the easiest route. The unit has locked up on me a number of times, requiring it to be reset. I suspect it has something to do with heat. As it has happened after returning to the car after it has set outside for an hour or so. Tech support was prompt in their response, but no help. At this time there is no way to register the product on Harmon Kardon's web sight.
The ergonomics are great, the way it recharges is very advanced, BUT it just didn't work. There was a card on the unit advising to turn up the volume so it didn't auto turn off but it had in my opinion a defect that let it pop in the middle of listening. The duration was about .5 seconds which is a long time.
Just as described on the manufacturer's web site, this device needs no drivers from a CD or from the internet - it uses drivers that automatically come with Windows XP.Thus, installation in your XP machine is a snap. Turn off your PC, plug in the card, turn on your PC, and your XP machine will find and start using the card just like that that.It even comes with a 4-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable. But note, if you wanted this so you can connect an external Firewire drive, you'll need to purchase your own 6-pin to 6-pin cable.A great device at a great price that works nice!
I've had my Tungsten C for 6 months now and it is the best Palm I have ever owned (and I've been through quite a few). At first I thought I wouldn't like the thumb keyboard, boy was I wrong - it is one of the features I like the best. You can enter text so quickly, compared to using grafitti. And the Wifi access. Another great feature. All-in-all I highly recommend it. If only the screen was bigger.
Amazing amp. Tremendously improved my boat audio. Amp is well constructed and was easily installed under in the passenger foot well of my 18 foot glastron bowrider. I have it paired with a 10 inch MTX marine sub, two 5 1/4 polk db component speakers, and 2 6x9 jvc speakers. The sound quality is amazing and extremely loud. I would recommend this to anyone looking to give their boat audio a boost.
This product was priced right and work as expected with DTV. A good purchase on my part.
Like other reviewers, I find that the unit is extremely finicky when playing DVDS, to the point of being unwatchable. I have an 8 year old, bottom of the line DVD player that plays better than this. I feel like it was a big waste of money. Since I don't watch a lot of movies, I unfortunately lived with it well beyond the warranty period. Looks like I'll need to junk it. I think rather than go for a combo DVD/VCR, I'm going to go with a DVD Changer, replace my CD Changer, and just plug in an old VCR for those rare times that I'd use it.
I got this TV after my parents were moving and were going to to upgrade to a larger tv. I have had no problems for the 6 months that I have had it in my possession. It does look sleek and modern and fits well in my house. The sound is great, the picture is high quality, and it is the perfect size for me. I don't have it hooked up to HD cable and I have it hooked just to cable right now. The picture is still high quality. I would highly recommend this model.
I love this item. I travel a lot with my job and this is so helpful and easy to use. I can find my hotel from the airport with no problem and even provides me with places to eat. I recommended this item to a co-worker who travels also.
My usage model may be a little different than most. I'm a professional programmer (not a gamer)and I was running out of screen real estate with my 19" LCD monitor, I looked at multiple monitors but the frames kept annoying me, I wanted one large screen monitor. I looked around and did a lot of comparisons and decided on the Samsung and I was not disappointed. I've got plenty of room 2560X1600 the colors are crisp and definitive. There were only two frustrating moments#1 was finding an AGP card to drive it (I finally found the PNY GeForce 7600GS) Yea I know AGP is technically an old technology but in my environment I'm no where near taxing my CPU or cache.#2 The manual for the monitor does not tell you there are two power buttons, there's the obvious on/off button on the front but there's also a master toggle switch on the bottom which is easily missed if your not paying attention.All in all a great product and worth every penny..After owning the monitor for about a month now I noticed a faint reddish halo on Bold san serif fonts (especially on tall thin characters packed closely together (ie. llll, llb, or ttin) at first I thought this was some chroma bleeding from the monitor that only showed up under certain conditions but it turns out to be something with Windows. If Display properties->Appearance->Effects->Smooth edge screen fonts is enabled & set to "Clear Type" it creates this reddish halo, setting it to "Standard" clears the problem up. Thought it was worth mentioning since it was extremely annoying... The monitor is still a great monitor I still have no regrets in my pricey purchase.
I just started shooting film again after almost 20 years. I shoot mostly landscapes, and had heard that a lot of the great contemporary landscape photographers use Velvia. I just got my first roll back from the developer, and WOW. Does it ever have vibrant colors! Probably not the best film for portraits or everyday shooting, but if you're looking for your landscapes to "pop", this is the stuff to use.I've been to galleries and seen pictures where the artists tell you that it is right out of the camera, and you think it had to be Photoshopped or HDR. With this film, I believe that it may be right out of the camera.
I recieved this router through Vonage and not Amazon, but it is the same one.Just beware that there is a problem with certain versions of this router that cause excessive line noise which sound like a phaser. The problem is a bad resistor causes the noise and to make it go away, you have to short out port 2, if your phone is plugged into port 1. The easiest way to do this is plug in a old phone and leave it off hook. This does work as I have had the noise problem.Vonage knows of the problem and will send you a new router (if you got it through them), but you have to document the problem first. I contacted them and within a week had a new router and no noise.Other than that, I have had no problems with this router. I have it in front of Netgear wireless router(with DHCP turned off) and everything works great.If you have a broadband connection, I would highly recommend Vonage. For the price and features, you cant beat it.
I recently found out that it IS possible to get HDMI cables that are TOO cheap! After throwing them away, I bought this Belkin at a very reasonable price and it is perfect. You definitely don't have to pay the outrageous forty or fifty dollars or more at an electronics store, but I would say don't go below the price of this Belkin. A great cable at a great price.
The wireless dish is great....picked up signals from blocks away!...i put 4 stars because instalation could be difficult for some users
This system looks like a good pre-packaged deal but neither Amazon nor HP could give me any information about the warranty. Amazon customer service said they offer only the 30 day warranty. When I called HP at the number Amazon gave me, the HP rep told me that he had no information on this model and implied that no warranty would be provided by HP. He tried to sell me an A6150Y which does not offer a quad procesor otion, telling me it was a better and more recent system. It is quite an experience to get the hard sale in what was for me an impenetrable accent (and I've lived with students from India). He finally transferred me to the HP factory where it appeared that HP could sell me a comparable quad system for a lot more money. If a purchaser of this system would post the warranty informatoin that comes with the system, that would be exceedlingly helpful to me and other potential purchasers. Soon if possile, the rebate period lasts only a couple more weeks. Thanks for your indulgence....
Just ordered our second pair of these headphones. These are perfect for kids. Fit my 1 year old and 4 year old without any complaints. They aren't as cute as the bear set that we bought first, but they have outlasted them. We use them at the football games and these actually allow the volume to get loud enough for the kids to hear over the crowd. The other kid headphones did not get loud enough.
This is a low-end, very inexpensive headset. It only has a couple of things going for it:1. it works really well;2. people at the other end can hear me more easily than when I use an expensive noise-cancelling headset;3. I can hear them quite well, too;4. it fits well and the large, soft ear cushion is comfortable for extended use;5. the microphone boom can be bent (within reason) to be closer or further away from your mouth;6. that's in addition to pivoting up and down;7. the part that goes over the head adjusts to larger/smaller heads;8. the first one we bought still works perfectly after several years of heavy use (it's always plugged into our cordless phone and is how we use the phone. This new one is for another extension handset.);9. the 2.5mm plug fits every cordless phone we've had, including the new Uniden that some people said only works with Uniden headseets;10. it costs next to nothing.Other than those, I really can't think of any reason to recommend it.
I've used this device several times for watching my NFL team when out of their broadcast area. It's well worth the cost. The only improvement would be the resolution. The picture can be a bit fuzzy at times.
I bought this as a replacement for a TERK that wasn't giving me the picture quality that I wanted. What a mistake, and now I'm out a restocking fee for it! Instructions were a little on the thin side, and I was never able to get the unit to transmit a picture. After an hour of trying, I gave up, hooked my TERK back up and am happier for it. Don't buy this product - it's a waste of money.
Works great in MacBook Pro using OS 10.4.10 and MacMini using OS 10.5 (Leopard).Uses same Macintosh drivers as other Keyspan USB/Serial adapters do. Check the Keyspan website for latest drivers. I use "ZTerm" to import and export data.
It is light but it exhusted a little bit faster than the battery i used to be used
Why risk losing one of these drives and compromising your data? There's no reason not to use secure USB drives! I looked into this, the Lexar JumpDrive, and the Crucial Gizmo 2 and have decided on the Kingston to give to employees of my firm.For Mac/PC users, your only option is the Lexar. No other vendor that I found supported Mac (or Linux) for the private drive partition.For PC users though, I prefer like the Kingston product better than the other two. It loads the secure area in a flash (the Lexar takes about 15-30 seconds) and the software itself is just less obtuse than the other two options. You insert the drive and view the public portion; double-click "TravelerSafe+.exe", enter your password, and the public area disappears and you're now in the private area. Simple, and there's no confusion from the end user as to which partition they're looking at. Of all 3 that I tried, this is the simplest approach. Lexar gets bonus points for figuring out how to get their drive to prompt for a password when you stick it in, but the system tray application and lags it takes to first load disappointed.+ Quick access to secure partition+ Simple, unobtrusive executable+ If you lose the password, you can format the drive (the other two are junk if you lose the password)+ Small size, great form!+/- Cannot view both public and private partitions at the same time (I actually like this, but some don't)- No Mac, no Linux for the private partition- You cannot have the application that gives you access to the private partition launch upon insertion (only Lexar offers this)My advice with any of these drives: format these things with max private partition. That way, you only store data in a secure area. Enjoy these great little guys!
500 pics and 30 videos - 2 days - 2 charges - 2GByes a couple bad pics but that's my fault..lolI used to have a S400. It got stolen so this is a replacement.Underwater housing2gb CardCanon SD600Total $420First Reaction"Impressive + Cool"CommentsThe video quality definitely is up to par with most cheap camcorders. 640x480 @ 30fps is really cool. If I wanted more megapixels I would have bought a higher end model. But the video specs are pretty much the same for this and higher end models I think. After using underwater video I am simply amazed at the possibilities of making home videos. We dove down 40 feet with this thing holding our breath and took a video going back up. I was also happy with the battery life on video. I know with my old S400 I could take a quite bunch of high res pics, but eventually I would run out of battery. With the SD600 the battery lasted much longer shooting even higher res pictures and long video clips. The difference is a noticable improvement.For people who travel a lot, and go several days without returning to base, I suggest getting 2x 2Gb SD cards, and a spare battery/car charger. The single battery works good enough for me though - It lasted me over an hour in the water shooting all these pics. It only ran out after a full hour or two of almost continuous use. It even recorded some underwater sound while inside the case...strange how it works but its a good thing.In summary, Canon did a good job and if you need a digital snapshot that performs, I reccomend it. This is my second Canon Powershot Digital camera - and I'm sure it won't be the last.PS: To he11 with the dishonest soul that stole my last camera...get a life.
Got this keyboard a few weeks ago. It performs well. I had to use it for a while to get use to the design but even with the old hunt and peck method it serves me very well. I have easily grown accustomed to it. The only draw back is the on board sound control which seems very sluggish to show the volume adjustment bar. It seems to load that op very slowly. Even with the latest Windows 7 drivers. I had the same issue with other boards as well. Overall a very good buy and I am well pleased.
The 512 MB MuVo N200 is my 7th mp3 player of a fleet which includes 3 pre-iPod devices, an iPod 2nd generation, a Mini iPod, and the new Dell DJ. I really love the Mini and the Dell DJ, but the MuVo N200 approaches perfection. It is small, but not too small (to get lost). It works flawlessly with audible.com (my #1 use) unlike the iPod which continually shut down and started the book over-and-over. I use the MuVo while running or working out. I have nothing negative to say about this device. I can't even reproduce the buzzing noise others have noted when the backlighting is turned on. And speaking of lights, the bright lights of the marketing blitz for the iPod shuffle could cast this device into the shadows. Don't be fooled by massive marketing and fawning reviews - you can have it all - small size AND a screen (and an FM radio, digital recorder, and accessories). And did I mention real buttons? (Can anyone imagine virtual buttons on clothing or a Click Wheel for a zipper? Give me the real thing.)
I noticed that a few people had problems with the filter bottoming out and hitting the glass on their lenses. I had the same problem when I ordered mine. Luckily there is a quick fix - and it looks cool too! You can use a rubber band as a washer. I used red for mine and now it looks like I have an L series lens - SWEET! First just screw the filter on the lens very lightly - leaving a gap. Then take a rubber band (a thinner one is better - I got mine from the newspaper that was delivered) and wrap it around the lens filling the small gap. Then you may need to take a set of tweezers just to straighten out the rubber band so it's not twisted. Now straighten the rubber band all the way around the lens. Once that's done tighten down the filter. This worked great for me and it looks awesome too!! - No one would ever know it was a newspaper rubber band!
Excellent PriceExcellent Customer ServiceExcellent Shipping PackagingYou can't go wrong with this company!Thinking of getting family members online with a &quot;new&quot; affordable computer?Look no further!You can purchase a refurbashed PC from this company, load an OS and any other apps. Then send it over to your family or friends, and your good to go.Just make sure you get a monitor as well.Another note would be to make sure you purchase a modem.I havn't seen one come with a modem. So if they will be using dial-up then better plan on one of those as well.
I bought these earphones because of their reputation for quality and the ability to stay in your ears during exercise. Sennheiser delivers on the quality side; the MX75s appear well built and solidly assembled. The sound is above average, too. But these things just won't go into my ears. The cheap phones that came with my iPod fit better. And there are no instructions on how to use the "twist lock" system other than one small picture on the packaging with a couple of arrows indicating ... well, something. Another gripe is that the cord seems to go out of its way to curl and tangle on itself, more so than normal cords.I expected a better fit and got a worse fit. I returned these for a refund.
Plug and play at it's root.I just unplugged my old switch and plugged this in. Within seconds all the devices connected and those that were 1Gbit were detected as such.Transfer speeds went up from around 6-8 Megabytes / sec to around 30-35 Megabytes / sec. So quite a substantial jump in speed!One thing to note is that the blue lights on the device are quite bright and I had to put some tape on top of them because at night, my bedroom looked like a disco with all the blue lights blinking :)
The lens adapter I received was the wrong size for the Z730 camera. I needed 37mm screw, according to the Kodak site, but the one received was much smaller. However, it was wrongly identified as fitting the Z730.
I must say the lens are very good one, but the box contain this len is obviously not the originally one, because the len is not tightly located in the case and could slide from side to side. Is this a new one? I doubt. I also bought the B+W 77mm lens. That Len perfectly contained in the right case.Considering the lens is ok, I decide to keep it.
Fans of the Nakamichi brand know that their legendary tape decks can record a CD perfectly, accurately preserving the spatial relationships that make listening to a good recording akin to the live experience. This receiver eschews unneeded lights and gadgets to concentrate on producing superior sound. I marvelled at the transparent airy high end and the front-to-back imaging. The remote control, although not lighted, is intelligently designed. If my Sony Dolby Digital receiver is a Nissan Altima, this is a Lexus LS400.
I recently purchased the Olympia Caller ID globe and I find it to be great! It has wonderful features and the 3D graphic display is awesome. I would have given this product a 5, however there is one major problem with this caller ID. It is very noisy. It sounds like a old noisy air conditioner running. Although I love the product we had to move it to the livingroom as opposed to the bedroom because of the noise factor. If I had one request to olympia I would say please make a newer, quieter version. It'll sell like hotcakes.
I HAVE PLUGED 3 USB CONNECTION (HP ALL IN ONE, OPTICAL MOUSE, 1GB PORTABLE USB) I HAVE USED THE PRODUCT FOR 1 MOUNTH WITH NO PROBLEMS. THE SIZE & COLOR ARE COOL.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas last year--he loves it and I love it...now I am using it to download audio books from (internet)to listen to books on the way to work. In my opinion this is the best of the MP3 players as it has the removable disks--so you can take as much music/books/whatever with you!!!
I have tried many filters for my lenses. By far this is the best lens filter to get. Worth every penny.
I bought this camera based on the looks and features and the good reviews on amazon, boy was i dissappointed. Never believe everything ppl say on here. The biggest dissapoinment is the picture quality. I have 3 different digital cameras to compare side by side and this is the worst i've ever seen. the pictures taken indoor turn out grainy and the colors are not as vibrant as the coolpix 4600 or the kodak easyshare. on a bright sunny day it does take good pictures but not as good as the kodak easyshare or the olympus stylus i've used in the past. on a positive note, this camera is one of the best looking and i love the large lcd screen as well as the long battery life but what good does it do if it doesn't take good pictures. i will have to put this one up for sale on the classifieds.
I bought a CFDS32 last year. I have hardly used it and I am very disappointed because it does not read CDs any more. SONY is supposed to make good quality products. It seems as if now everything is dispossable. :-(
I have bought it as a gift fr my sister's high school graduation. She loves it and uses it all the time. THe display resolution is amazing and it is very easy to use. My only fear is that it looks and feels so delicate that I don't know how long it will last.
The one star is strictly for lack of information after purchasing the extended service for my Dyson vacum..is been months, and I havent received any documents regard to this service plan....who to call, what is my policy number, when it expires,where is the service center etc...
This is a fantastic power-house system. The sound is crisp and clear. The surround features are superb and you can control the volume of the rear and center speakers separately. The tape deck puts out very little noise, so little that you'll think you're listening to a disc. It holds up to 20 radio stations and the surround output on the tuner is surprisingly clear. You simply cannot go wrong with this unit. Five stars.
I had power issue with this player from the first time I tried to use it. At first the player would only start intermittently (even with a new battery installed). Eventually (after on a week of owning the player), it would not start at all. Rio technical support has been difficult to obtain and the do not offer a toll free support number. If you have problems, you will incur a toll call fee while you wait for assistance. Bad experiences all around. I have since owned both an IRock 128MB player and an IRiver 512MB player and have had much more success.
Very good and helpful device. Adds quite a bit of bulk and weight. I would recommend you use it when you can't get ahold of the smaller batteries, or you are going on a trip. Vertical shutter release comes in very handy. It comes down to this, if you want more battery life you have to accept more bulk in your camera. Even with the battery pack my rebel k2 still weighs less than most digitals I have tried out.
I purchased the DWL-120 along with a DI-713P wireless router. The setup for the DWL-120 was per the manual until I rebooted the computer at which time Windows 98 failed boot up with protection error message. Computer would not complete a boot up until DWL-120 was disconnected. After computer booted I could plug in DWL-120 and it would work fine until next reboot. Computer is an AMD 450 with MVP3 chip set running Windows 98. After much troubleshooting I was able to narrow problem to shared interrupt. I turned off video card interrupt in BIOS and computer booted nominally with DWL-120 connected.I'm not sure if this is a problem with my hardware or the DWL-120 driver but everything works great now. Very satisfied.
I bought one of these about 6 years ago and I can't believe how durable it is. I plugged in some external speakers to the headphone jack and I go to sleep everynight listening to MP3 discs on this. Eight hours a night times six years equals 17,520 hours of playing time! That's just crazy! I would have expected this player to break down years ago with the heavy use I give it, but it still plays fine. Plus it looks great and is simple to use. I plan to buy another one of these when my current one stops working, but the dang thing just keeps going!
Not much to say other then I have had no coasters. In my opinion, Verbatim discs are one of the best quality you can get in a store. The lightscribe labeling on this is really cool if you have a lightscribe burner. My only wish is that they package this up in 50 or 100pk spindles.
I would give this 4 stars, but one of the issues I have might be fixed through software in iTunes at a later date... hopefully, they make it easier to upload videos to the ipod and itunes.iPod Video is great, no doubt about it. There are two issues, One, having video on iPod takes some learning and a little expertise. It is difficult to add videos (it only takes two formats). Therefore, you need software to convert AVI/MPGs to apple's format. Its not difficult to do, but takes an extra step to perform. I use videora ipod converter... this takes preexisting avi and mpg files and converts them in one step. This is how I got all my music videos on my iPod. Converting from DVD is totally another issue, I haven't done, but you have to get anothe piece of software. And don't believe what apple tells you, you don't need quicktime pro to convert videos. Videora is free.The other issue I have is, compared to my 4G, the scoll wheel does not seem as smooth when pushing down. It makes a louder click, as if there was friction between the wheel and the case when pressed. My 4G was soft, no noise came when pressing it.I sold my 4G to get the video, and while i missed it dearly, this one is growing on me. I really like how its much sleeker than ever before, it plays videos (once put to correct format) really well, and the display for album art/photos is much better. Issue of sound for music is still at good, maybe better, than previous iPods!A Must buy. I chose white, for it is an iPod! Though people say black would be better to watch videos. Its your choice.
I use them for making music disc&#8217;s and wanted to print the info on the disc; these are exactly what I was looking for.
I purchased the Yamaha TSS-1 which is a 5.1 speaker system with dolby digital and DTS decoding built in. My sound card did not have either a optical out or coaxial digital out to connect it to the speakers. The sound blaster live 5.1 did not help either as the DTS passthrough was not working with the TSS-1....After installing it I found out its a perfect marriage between the Yamaha TSS-1 and the Gamesurround card. You can configure it to direct power DVD 3.0(provided with card) dolby digital out to the optical out. As a added bonus you can connect 4.1 analog speakers for gaming. There is no point spending $99 for a sound card with a DD decoder if your speakers have a built in decoder after all. EAX is not as good as the SB live! but its a good compromise between sound quality and features, another fact is that its not easy to find a sound card with optical in/out for below $75 these days.
Our family has owned this printer for years, since at least 2001. I inherited it from my dad when I went to college.You'll be hard-pressed to find a mobile printer that's as small and sturdy as this one is. It's incredibly compact, extremely light, has a cartridge for scanning and all it needs is an AC adapter. The ink is very small and is still available even today.True story: I brought this printer with me to English class on the days we'd write in class. Since I'm a messy handwriter, and hey I'm pretty lazy, the teacher allowed me to type it on the computer. I pulled this out and printed it right there in class, then turned it in.ON a side note, I'm disappointed that there's a lack of printers that are portable 11 years later. This is somewhat loud when printing, but I had imagined much smaller technology by now.
There's room for a laptop, sure. But just try squeezing in a book or even your power brick. It looks nice, but it's too small. There's really just room for the laptop, maybe a folder of a half-inch or three-quarters inch, no more. But somehow the case itself, though not really so, manages to feel vast and unwieldy. The shoulder pad makes it easy for the strap to slip from your shoulder. All in all, I wish I'd just stuck with my old worn bag that's much more useful.
The Kingston data traveler is an excellent product and very useful. I recommend it.
Great sounding stereo receiver. The hundred watt monicker is misleading. It's fifty very conservatively rated watts, but itsounds like 200+. Very clean and musical sound. Just wish it had a optical input and output. Nice feature is Md selector, and excellent provisions for tape dubbing or any other dubbing.Has a cool power volume controls that moves as you use remote, so you can see as well as hear how far you've turned it up.Good fm receiver, with lots of memory to store your favourite stations. I got the us model which doesn't have the european model's RDS...so I don't get station name, song titles or other information with this receiver.This should be a standard..my 10 year old Kenwood am/fm minidisc receiver has RDS, station search by style of music..whyshould Yamaha supply less?Still this receiver is well worth the money..it is much cleaner and more musical than the Onyko it replaced. It is a good value and will make you want to revisit your favourite cds again to hear just how good they really could be.
THE 812 WARMING FILTER IS GREAT FOR ANY PHOTO. IT ENRICHES THE COLOR VALUES, MAKING THEM WARM ANDVIBRANT. IT IS NOT JUST FOR WARMERSKIN TONES. THE 812 WORKS WELL FORALL TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHY, INCLUDING INDOOR AND OUTDOOR, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE. TIFFEN ALSO MAKES A COMBO FILTER, OF THE 812 AND A CIRCULAR POLARIZER. THE COMBO FILTER GOES A STEP FURTHER IN NOT ONLY ENRICHING THE HUES, BUT IN COMBINING IT WITH THE POLARIZER, THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLYCREATED A FILTER THAT COMPENSENSATES, DISPERSES, EVENS OUT, AND ENRICHES THE LIGHT WITHOUT DETRACTING FROM THE SUBJECT. THE END RESULT IS A POWERFUL, BRILLIANT SUBJECT ( A GREAT PHOTO OF A MEMORY PRESERVED IN TIME ), IN ALL ITS BRILLANCE.
Nice camera bag. Ample room, though I've outgrown it already since I've been collecting glass. It could use a bit more padding for protecting it's precious contents. A good starter bag.
Nice and fast. I've had "Power surge on USB port" warnings when trying to plug in my PDA's, but I think that may be a problem with the PDA's.Even with that problem, the hub just shuts down that particular port, and all the others continue to work. Good product.
Pull this page off.Your descrition is for a "5-1/2 inch" outdoor speaker by Dual. The specs say "4" woofer..."Wake up! For $35 you get the LU42 (4" woofer, outdoor speaker, very tinny and not so impressive) by Dual - on sale at Circuit City for $25, by the way. The LU53 (5-1/2" woofer, outdoor speaker, very nice sounding for so cheap) by Dual is at Circuit City for $59.00, and Amazon has it for $69.00. Take a drive.Watch out for this one - bad info here...
First let me say I've owned many multifunction units over the years. I've paid 3 - 4 times the price of this unit and have not been as satisfied as I am with the 4315.I mainly use this unit for copies and faxing. I make approx 200 flyers on it a week not to mention daily faxes. It has never let me down. The print is clear and crisp. I paid 89.00 for it and couldn't ask for anything more for the money. There are many improvements over the 4215. It's very easy to set up and use.Love it!
These speakers sound great! I put a 150W Boss amp and it was a great improvement to my Honda Accord's system. Sounds like I spent a lot more money than the $95.00 for both pieces.
Cleans all my stuff like a charm, really glad i made the buy, could not find a better one elsewhere
My player arrived last night. I'm totally nuts about it. I only found time to write a review because I'm at work and can't watch. OK, the base gets a little warm after a while, but big deal. Fantastic device, highly recommeded.
I've had the camera for about 2 months now. And I use it all the time. Granted, I'm a 20yr old college student who only uses the camera to take pictures of his friends being idiots. But, for this purpose, the camera is great. I read tons of reviews before buying the camera, and after owning it I can definatly say that some of those people must have written their reviews after using the camera for a week end, and with out reading the manual. Learn how to use it and you will have hours of fun looking at pictures of you and your jackass friends. I do find that Adobe Photoshop is a MUST! It's amazing what can be done for darkness, redeye, whatever else.
I installed two 128 MB PC2100 DDR by Simpletech and was really estatic about the change. I was able to open more windows and noticed how my computer has been flying fast now. It was a good price and works great.
GREAT little digital photo key chain for the price! I prefer to accessorize my purse with it! It will hold up to 180 PHOTOS, that is a lot of pictures compared to the other digital key chains I have seen out there. I LOVE it too because it keeps my younger children entertained standing in line at the grocery store, post office, doctor's office, etc.. I keep photos of my children, their grandparents, cousins, friends, & more. At this price it also makes an AWESOME gift. I have given as a gift to friends and family, with a few pictures already downloaded for them to enjoy and then they can add their own. My 10 year old daughter has also given one as a gift to a good friend with some FUN pictures of them hanging out. I would definitely buy another one again!
This RCA balun has a list price of $75.99; very misleading. It looks like something you would by off the rack at K-mart for about $4.99 at most. It's packaged in a rack hanging blister pack. Don't expect much; cheap Chinese built product with a old trusted brand name.Attached it to a home built antenna and the spade clip ends came off, ended up soldering them to my connectors. The Coax connection was typical of a cheap product and did not feel like it really connected well. It was worth the $2.50 with free shipping but don't expect a higher quality product because of the list price.
Was concerned about buying a replacement battery for my MAC from Amazon. Unfounded worry - it fit perfectly and I'm getting at least 3 or more hours with use.
I have bought three of these modulators and only one of these actually produces stereo sound. The other two have sound distortion and produces only mono. I bought the first two several months ago with one of them hooked up to the Xbox 360 and the other to my computer. The one hooked up to the XBox 360 worked great. The one hooked up to the computer did not sound that good but I attributed that to the computer and did not investigate any further. But when I bought the third one about a month ago and hooked it up to the stero VCR the sound was quite distorted. At this point I started swapping that one with my XBox 360 one and the sound was fine. I requested a return and Amazon, quickly sent me another unit within a week at no cost to me. I tried that one, and the sound was just as distorted as the other one. I believe there is some sort of quality problem with these units. The video is fine on all these units, it is just the audio. I bought these specifically to produce stereo sound. Otherwise I could have gone the Radio Shack and bought a cheap mono modulator.
Basically, all Mini DV tapes are the same. Unfortunately, on this item, when you factor in the shipping, it's not a great buy. Indeed, you can find them on sale in brick and motar stores for the same or a better price, so there's no need to buy this 10 pack.
For it's price it is a wonderful product. It works just fine and does what it is supposed to. I have no complaints against it, yet. What can be bettered though is the quality of the plastic and also the length of the USB cable can be increased.
I received this item in a very timely manner, although when I opened it up the face part where the songs would display has been damaged. looks like it might have been heat damage of some sort, the display will not work.
As simple as that. If you want speed... and a smile in your face, this is not what you need.
While it may not be the fastest flash drive you will buy, it is definitely the toughest. I have had mine for over a year and have had no problems with it. I have probably dropped it more time than I can remember, but that is not why I am writing this review. Last night my drive went through an entire washer/dryer cycle (that meant at least 6 minutes being completely submerged in water, then exposed to very high temperatures. After all this, and after a night of letting it sit to make sure it was fully dry inside, it is now plugged into a computer and working just as it did before the incedent.I think I like this flash drive.
I tested many systems before I finally decided on this one. My budget was [modest]at the time. I was looking for a low-priced, multi-featured stereo that can play MP3s. It came down to this one and [another] one. I chose this stereo because it held 2 more CDs and had extra ports on the back. It took me less than 10 minutes to set it up, including connecting my DVD player's audio output to it. The sound is excellent from all sources: DVD, VHS, CD and MP3. With the extra 2 speaker ports, I can easily upgrade the system to have surround sound. Instead of wasting development on fancy displays like a slot machine, RCA made a clean display that does not include a bunch of garbage. It even does better on displaying MP3 names than my DVD player. I have read the other reviews and I believe users are having issues with shipping (the system being banged around or something). I bought mine at a retail outlet and have not had a single problem! I recommend you purchase this system over any other in its price range.
The cartridge fits and works with my Canon Imageclass D320.Installs easy and it is cheap, but only lasted a few months.Theoretically the Canon cartridges are rated for around 3,500 - 5,000 pages. The toned-down one that shipped with the printer even ran longer than this one. This compatible cartridge was good for maybe 1,000 - 1,500 pages at most. The last few hundred of those prints entailed periodically taking out the cartridge when the print would get faint or streaked and shaking the cartridge. Afterwards I'd put it back in the printer and it would be good for another 100 or so prints.Given few other choices I'd buy this again, but would look check out the other compatible cartridges to see if there is anything better first.
I bought the S3 a month or so ago after a lengthy search process. My goal was to get a projector for watching DVDs. The image is bright and clear. 1,600 lumens gives you a good picture even with substantial ambient light. I use a 92" high-gain screen, and a projection distance of around 13'. At that distance, 92" is about as small as the image can get.I would prefer that the zoom was manual rather than digital, but image quality does not suffer much at all with the DVDs.Overall, our family is very pleased with this projector.
Someone said this tv has a great picture.Wrong.This has one of the worst pixelated screens I have ever seen.The sound is extremely weak too.Do NOT buy this one. I'd like to give this TV a ZERO ratingif I could. I needed a tv (of any sort) in a pinch and bought this one much to my regret. I am going to try to take it back, add about $50, and get something worth watching.One GOOD thing about this tv....it worked right out of the box.
My Visor is great. As an avid internet user and a busy college student in need of organization, this was by far one of the most wise purchases i have ever made. I am really impressed with the all of the palm software there is available, and the Springboard slot makes the Visor that much more useful. If you're undecided between a Palm Pilot and a Visor, I would reccomend the Visor, because it is far more versatile and expandable than the Palm Pilot.
It is a very good and cheap option to get an HDMI cable. It has been working very good. The materials feel a little too soft and fragile but the funcionality of the product is perfect. Great Deal! Highly recommendable.
I've only had this product a month ,and so far it's held up well. I questioned the durability of a plastic clip, but it is a flexible plastic so it flex's instead of break's. My Blue 2nd Gen. Ipod fit's and look's good in it. I wish it had come in a few color's other then white, but I did want the " flip case" for easy operation and (white) was the only color.
The Stylus 720SW marks the second Olympus digital I have owned. I am primarily a film SLR user, but there are always those times when it is more convenient to shoot using a small easy camera. The 720SW is not only small and easy, but can also come out to play when my other camera has to be protect from the rain (I'm on the West Coast), from the subject (I work with kids!), or from my clumsyness (I will surely drop the darn thing eventually).Yay!- Fast start-up- Sleek and stylish- Super strong construction will stand the test of time (I love that the battery and USB doors are so much stronger than on previous Stylus's)- High MP count for large pictures- Colourful, intuitive menus to help both new and old users- Plenty of scene modes- Underwater shooting!- Acceptable video for a digital still camera (it's not a video camera!!!)- HIGHLY protected lens- Great battery life- User-friendly software included- Awesome landscape photos (with panoramic capabilities)- Nice looking pictures in almost all light situationsNay...- Small lens (little light gets through, sometimes results in grainy low-light pictures without a flash)- Fingerprints on screen and body- I turn it off sometimes when attempting to press the shutter (this should improve with use)- Small camera, and therefore prone to red-eye (easily removed in the photo editing software)- Does not include a remote (we used it often on the Stylus 410! I suppose I will have to use the timer... darn it!)This is a sturdy little camera that is already the envy of my friends. I don't buy a new camera often, and I expect this one to last many many years!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Dear Sirs: The service you brought me was satisfactory, but the item by himself not. It does not work. The adaptor of 12 v. nerver worked, and using another adaptor (I had to buy it locally) I can only use the speaker with headphones, that is not what I need as you can imagine.Patricia Martin
I've only had this weather radio for a few weeks and already had two thunderstorms where I used it. It's a solid weather radio. The signal is great. It's easy to change channels. It has a bright blue backlit which makes it easy to see the screen in the dark. The S.A.M.E. is awesome although I could see where people could have a little trouble setting it. Oregon Scientific has very complete information on it though. All you do is go to an official NOAA web site, type in your zip code and it gives you a &quot;SAME Code&quot; and then you enter it in to the radio. It's similar to setting an alarm on a clock. If you don't know what a SAME code is, a SAME code is a code you enter for your town so that you only get warnings for your town and not just ones around you. When you get a warning, the screen will flash "Warning" and if you want it will set off a 110 decibel siren that will wake anyone up. I haven't had any battery problems. Whenever I don't need it I just have it in the stand (included) and have it plugged in. It's also very rugged and it's not afraid of a little rain. I'd suggest this product to anyone and think everyone should get one.
I was actually recommended the Crucial brand memory from an Apple Genius Bar consultant. I called Crucial to get the correct model number and ordered it through Amazon because of the price difference (plus I was ordering other stuff so I got free shipping). The memory chip works great! No problems at all. And I liked Crucial's customer service too.
I assumed for the high price these would be a sturdy and easily reusable set of diffusion sheets. What i got was some very flimsy diffusion paper that were all poorly hand cut. For the price you are better off buying cheap diffusion paper and cutting it yourself.
I travel a lot and have used these on many long flights over the last year. My significant other has also used them multiple times. We love these headphones! Comfortable for long flights, work great to cancel plane noise. Great sound quality for a low cost device. I like the ability to fold the unit smaller and remove the cable.Use them at home to relax to music and filter out the background noises. Highly recommend these headphones!
I am a huge logitech fan. However, I have to say this is the first logitech camera I am seriously diappointed with. I own the logitech Quickcam Traveller, Quickcam 3000, and this Clicksmart 510. All work great on XP except the Clicksmart 510.You can use the clicksmart for just about everything else but MSN Messenger. It freezes everytime within a min. or so. I have done a clean install of XP and still nothing. Finally wrote Microsoft, they say it's not compatible at all with MSN, and logitech still claims it is. I have another friend with same camera and same problem. Don't waste your money on this camera if you use XP. Any other OS, should work great if you like to use MSN messenger. Also, won't work with yahoo either. It freezes and gets errors. Hope you find this helpful.
I have been using the Palm Universal Wireless Keyboard (infrared) for a while with my Palm Tungsten T5 and I had grown to like it. Then I purchased a Palm Centro and tried to make the keyboard work with it with some difficulty. I then decided to instead purchase the Palm Keyboard with Bluetooth which, as it says on the palm support page, is the compatible accessory for the centro. Comparing the two types of keyboards here's what I like and disliked about both.Infrared Keyboard:Pros:- Full size keyboard: my hands rested comfortably on it and typing is a joy, compared with the on-screen keyboard. I could instantly see my productivity increasing merely because I can type so much faster with this.- Easy to get started: The IR port always ready to go.- Auto-caps: Whenever I type a period "." followed by a space " ", the IR driver senses that I am starting a new sentence, so it turns on caps only for the first letter I type afterwards. That way I don't have to press shift to capitalize the first letter of every sentence, it automatically does that for me.Cons:- Flimsy design: you should use it on a hard flat surface.- Temperamental: With the moving/sliding parts, the interconnections within the device are not always reliable. For starters I never move the wand at all, and just re-orient my T5 in landscape mode to use it with the device always on its side rather than upright. I have grown to like using it this way. The other finicky point in the unit is where you have to slide the cradle to the right to turn the keyboard on. I continue struggling with this still and try to start the keyboard working and slide it to the left or right a bit for the terminals to come in contact (trial and error method) but after a couple of attempts it always seems to cooperate. I had returned the first one of this keyboard that I had bought because of that very reason, and got a replacement. Ever since then I have not disturbed the wand and only did the sliding adjustment whenever I needed to use it and it has worked fine for me ever since.Bluetooth Keyboard:Pros:- Full Size Keyboard: Same as for the IR model.- When folded up, it is compact enough to fit in my pocket without causing my pocket to bulge out noticeably.- Bluetooth is the method of communication so I don't have to rest the device in the cradle and line it up with the IR port. It will work with the device as long as both are within bluetooth range. I normally put the centro on a more convenient place so I can view it better while using the keyboard with it, instead of keeping it inside the cradle.Cons:- Just as flimsy as the IR keyboard, and a hard flat surface is needed to operate the keyboard.- Because it is based on bluetooth, you have to pair it with your palm device every time you need to use it. And in order to conserve battery, I normally keep my bluetooth off on the centro unless I need it. So first I start the bluetooth, then I pair both devices together, and then I can start using it. I miss the days when I used to put the T5 in the cradle, no initial setup needed, just adjust the position of the slider on the IR keyboard and I'm good to go.- During my typing if I pause for a bit to think about something, and in the meanwhile the device goes to sleep after the 10 or 15 seconds as it is configured to do so, then I have to go through a whole set of choreography to pair the two devices all over again. So even when I am not typing anything I still have to keep moving the cursor and register some type of activity to keep the centro from going to sleep.- Auto-caps: The keyboard driver is different and has less functionality. I had grown used to the IR keyboard driver automatically capitalizing the first letter of each sentence. This helped me type faster. I had grown used to this nice feature. In the Bluetooth driver, it doesn't turn on the caps so I have to remember to press shift now at the start of each sentence. And since I'm used to not doing that in the past, I generally keep typing and then notice that I forgot to press shift and so I have to backtrack over again to the beginning of the sentence and erase the first letter and replace it with a caps. It's a nice-to-have feature. I don't have this feature on a normal PC's keyboard so technically I shouldn't be complaining, but I spend more time backtracking to the start of the sentence and fixing the mistake now, which defeats the purpose of it since it's supposed to help me type faster and be more productive.I had opened a call with Palm support on this very question. They didn't seem to know the functionality of the driver and that it was that way by design. So they started putting me through the painful troubleshooting exercise of doing a hard reset on the centro and losing all my data and put it back to factory configuration. Naturally that didn't help. After trying the routine resets, they gave up and escalated to second level support. There I was fortunate enough to talk to a person who actually uses one of these keyboards, and he instantly pointed out to me that this is the new way its supposed to work and there's no fix available for it. At that point I just decided I better stop complaining and get used to the way it is now.Summary:Overall I was happier with the IR keyboard (even with its mechanical flaws) because it got me started on my work quicker. The bluetooth keyboard doesn't score very high marks in my book comparatively. It seems more high-maintenance and has more baggage attached with getting the bluetooth connection started and its an obstacle for me. Plus the time lost with the auto-caps makes for a less pleasant experience.
I was very pleased to find this! It works perfectly. Good price too.
This versatile radio does everything it is advertised to do and does it well. When mounted on the shower wall, it manages to receive our favorite FM stations and produces an excellent sound. The push-button controls are effective and help maintain the insulated integrity of the unit in a very wetenvironment.
This is my first digital camera &amp; to tell the truth I was scared that I would get a digital, use it once or twice &amp; then go back to my 35mm. But a salesman who know his stuff &amp; spent as much time with me as I needed convinced me. That &amp; the A20 was on sale for a very good price. The camera is easy to use, takes great pictures &amp; seeing the pictures right away is the greatest.Also the 8x10 enlargements are Photo-shop quality. I would recommend it any time, partically for first time buyers.
My husband and I are on the far ends of the spectrum when it comes to photography. He loves the CoolPix950 with the advanced mode, I use it with the auto mode for now. Either way we get great pictures, especially with the option to delete and a 32mb Compact Flash card.To print photos, we bought the Olympus printer that Amazon &quot;recommends&quot; and found it to be small and flimsy. We returned it (as always a good Amazon return experience!) and bought the HP PhotoSmart P1100 with duplexer. The best thing about this printer is that you can just pop the Compact Flash card out of the camera and pop it into the printer, and HP's software is FAR superior to the Nikon junk that comes with the CoolPix.A few annoying features: (1) the delay between when you press the shutter button and when the camera finally takes the photo. Hard to get used to when trying to photograph your two-year-old offering his stuffed Pooh a drink from his sippy cup (2) the flash is too close to the lens and everything with eyeballs turns red!We use this camera a lot, especially outdoors. The macro mode is fun too.
As many others have already pointed out, this camera (SD110) has a paint defect! The US Canon web site acknowledges the issue and says it's "extremely rare". That seems inaccurate because I have 2 friends who have the same camera and they also told me that the paint on the body started to wear away after the first month of usage!One friend did send hers in and got new (darker) paint on it.I'm planning to send mine in as well but can't right now because I'm in Korea!Beware! This camera has a paint defect! After the first few months of usage, it will look like it's been in use for several years! And it will be embarrassing to be seen with it as people judge your character based on how you've taken care of the camera!In general, takes good pictures. But I've seen better outdoor shots on my previous Kodak models. If you have the money, get the Canon SD400! Awesome camera with great clean images!
These seem like good terminators, though I can't really tell if they are helping my HDTV antenna signal (didn't try to do any measurements with regard to that). Be sure to unbend the pins first. I was confused about that at first until I read the insert. The pins are bent on purpose for shipping/packaging.
Extremely straightforward to install. Great quality from the camera, both for video and still photos (Auto light correction ("Rightlight") and face tracking works extremely well). Very compact and fits well on any laptop, couldn't be happier with the purchase. Though one small thing, you need to be pretty close to the camera for the laptop (i.e. not using an external keyboard) to get the best results out of it.Great value for the price.
Very simple USB device with medium memory at an unbeatable price. Not a fan of the color scheme, but can't complain about it with this price. Used it to transfer many files and mp3's from my desktop computer to my new laptop. Easy installation, and gets its job done.
I was a little leary of using anything on my lenses, so I tried out the pen on a couple of filters first. Once satisfied, I cleaned all my lenses without encountering any problems. Easily portable, I just toss it into my camera bag.
Great remote. Works perfectly. I have two camera's that it works with and I am delighted. Love it because it is wireless and how easy it attaches to my camera strap.Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control
Great computer. I had trouble with the cd drive but the retailer exchanged for a new one. A friend with the same computer had the exact same problem bought at the same place at nearly the same time. Maybe just a bad lot. Since then its been great.
Excelent, hard drive, good price and good time for seller.thanks
I have always liked these keyboards. They are comfortable to type on help to prevent hand and forearm fatigue. Now, if only they would make them in other colors! ;)
I have just finished installing this product into my 2002 Elantra. The install went smoothly (about 1-2 hours with basic tools) and the results are simply astounding. I have yet to set up the XM option, although it is physically installed, so I cannot comment on that yet, but the receiver and CD drive work flawlessly: the AM section pulls in the sports stations that I have missed all these years with the substandard factory rig, and the sound is terrific and powerful. I cannot imagine another package like this anywhere for the price. You owe it to yourself to check this one out...
I own the Cybershot P93, and I needed more storage capacity, so I bought the Sony Memo Stick "PRO" 256MB, I have to say its reliable, durable & fast in processing, storing & accessing...And there ain't much difference in price from the unoriginals types like Lexar or Sandisk.The memory stick looks cool & its Made in Japan! Actual capacity it offers is 220MB as the rest 36MB are necessarily for system & data usage.Be sure your Sony camera supports the PRO type of Memory sticks, as the older models lack this feature.With the 256MB Capacity, I get:3 hrs of low quality videos, 12 mins of normal quality and 3 mins of highest quality, which is more than enough.As for photos, using fine quality, with 1MP, i can store approximately upto 380 photos, with 3MP app. 150 photos & with 5 MP i can store app. upto 90 photos.It's great & with a reasonable price...
It is best camera which I am having so far. Very handy and easy to use. Perfect and excellent picture quality.
What seems to be an excellent value for money is dogged by quality problems and hardware issues.Mine worked flawlessly for a week when I took it on a trip across 3 states NY, NJ, and PA. Super fast lock on to Satellite signals and fast re-routing etc. with text-to-speech i.e. street names clearly pronounced. Without any reason it started crashing every now and then and wouldn't startup anymore. Hope they get their product quality issues under control.
Got the pink iPod nano for my birthday, and love it. Love that it is small and holds a ton of music. Small enough to have it in my pocket and still be able to navigate and change the vollume. The best part is that it's a flash drive as oppossed to a hard drive like the larger ones, so I don't cringe so much when I drop it - I tend to be a bit clumsy!
First night I had the unit, rainy and dark. The K band starts chirping, 2-3 bars. Slowly moves up to 4, 5 then the maximum number of bars. It was too dark to see where the cop was, but I knew he was somewhere. Sure enough, 2-3 minutes later and another 1/2 mile up the road, an officer was parked back a driveway sampling traffic. That was the first moment that I feel in love with the RX65 Pro.
I bought this as a spare universal remote in case my sons broke my Grundig GDDR8250HDD hard disk DVD recorder remote. It was broken before and I another player too. Before getting the remote, I did "test drive" the Harmony 550 at logitech website and was able to find my models inside. When the product arrived, I opened it (it was easy to open albeit it was plastic sealed up), the 4 AAA Duracell batteries are already loaded (there's 4 Duracell spare batteries too!) and plug it to USB (come with USB cable) port, load the CD and install. I got Internet access (which is essential) and I setup a user account, add a few devices, including my Sharp TV, Dell TV and most importantly Grundig DVD recorder (I could not find GDDR8250HDD but I could find GDDR8160HDD which is essentially same model with lower HDD capacity. It doesn't matter anyway.). The software is updated, firmware of Harmony 550 updated and finally the remote is updated with the devices I wanted to control, all within 30 minutes! I tried to control all my devices and it worked all to my expectation! Everything in 30 minutes! It could also control air-con units (a bonus which I didn't expect). One last thing, there are 2 IR ports, both in front and back. One thing I always hoped for is for a skin to be available, to protect these Harmony remotes against drop/scratches/water?, especially the higher end ones. This remote deserves 5 stars, it is not perfect but I couldn't find any better and worth the value.Update (4 Jul 2008):I realized I can use the control without any 4AAA batteries at all. My Grundig DVD recorder has a USB port. I just plugged in the USB cable and the control can work without any batteries. Save the EARTH!
Everything about this product is wonderful, except...I wish the screen was bigger. I also bought the Philips 8-inch digital frame and it has a bigger projection area. Otherwise the ease of use, the bells and whistles and the remote control make this a winner. Plus I had some problems loading my memory card and these guys were so responsive. That to me, makes this a 5-star product!Larry7/30/07California
I have been doing public relations work (my paying jobs) for the past fifteen years. For many of those years, I had to make tough choices -- I could have a printer that would permit me to print 11x17 (poster-size) paper, or I could have a colour printer, but never the two would mix (at least, not in a way that I, poor struggling self-employed student, could afford). When I discovered the HP 1120C, an affordable, good quality wide-format colour printer, I rejoiced, and bought two of them (one for home, one for office; the one at home on a Mac, the one at home on a PC).So, when looking to upgrade after these printers had given good service, naturally I looked to HP again, and they (bless them) had an upgraded model, still within the realm of affordability. This is the 1220Cxi.I produce a lot of posters. I did a series of 13 career posters for our local schools, and suddenly had 500 orders for sets (yes, that is 6500 posters to run). Nor are these simple posters, but rather colourful, graphic-full posters (which is required if one is to have the chance at catching the average school child's attention). I managed it on this printer. That is remarkable in anyone's book. Yes, I was running them night and day, but still, this is probably one of the harshest tests to give any printer. And it came through with flying colours.This printer prints well on PC and the Mac (although I have had the experience that it always runs more slowly on the Mac, and the interface I've had to use for my Mac (a G3 233mhz) is somewhat clumsy in that it doesn't allow me to toggle easily between the HP, my laser printer, and the modem).The HP DeskJet 1220C is one of the faster printers in the wide-format inkjet category. It prints at up to 11 pages per minute in black and 6 or so in color. It uses PhotoREt III Enhanced Color Layering Technology, an HP benchmark in print quality. The printer also has an alternative mode of 2400 x 1200 dpi printing on photo stock media.I regularly use photo paper, transparencies, cardstock thickness as well as regular paper formats, and it always performs beautifully. In addition, it has features such as reverse printing/mirror image (I make decals to go on windows, which must be printed in reverse), and tiling, so that you can print things out much larger (up to five times larger); by the time you tile five 11x17 sheets together, you're getting pretty big printing there!The documentation says also that it will handle a 5000 page per month workload, but there are some months we churn out more, and it keeps on going!Print cartridges can be expensive (we use discounters and buy in bulk to reduce our costs) but, comparing that cost to the cost of professional printing (which isn't needed for the school audiences we're reaching) and adding in the flexibility of being able to change and print on demand, there is no contest--this printer is the tops!I also greatly appreciate the HP website, which has downloadable templates, solutions, drivers, etc. It is well designed, and it is easy to find what you need on the site. Consider spending a little extra when getting a printer, even for home use, and get the wide-format--you'll be pleased with the flexibility of printing that it affords.It did give up after about three years, but given the heavy level of printing I subject printers to, this is fairly typical (I've never had one last five years from any source).
I bought this keyboard for my daughter's mini. I have two of the newer Mac aluminum keyboards, and would rate the mac unit superior. Its probably a preference thing, but the key action is a bit stiffer on the macally unit. The price is quite good however, so I can't complain.
I've had three coasters out of the first five disks. I thought I was buying first quality TDK disks - turns out these have a media code of "CMC MAG D01" which indicates they are made by CMC Magnetics, a consensus second tier manufacturer. Shame on TDK for rebranding these and trying to pass them off as first quality.
First, the design description, which is not complete from the manufacturer: each of the four legs of the stand is comprised of your choice of 1 to 4 plastic pieces. Thus, the monitor stand height has four discrete "settings".It is large, which is nice, because it also acts as a shelf for a few desk items, and allows the area underneath to be used for more desk clutter.But, after a month of use, with a 22" widescreen LCD monitor on it, it is sagging in the middle. The problem is that my monitor's base now wobbles front to back with any desk vibration because of the sag in the monitor stand. The sag produces a small gap and it is only supporting my monitor's base at the right and left sides. Monitor's front and back feet are suspended a millimeter or so above the gap created from the sag, which allows it to wobble front-to-back.At the time of purchase, I felt this was basically an overpriced piece of plastic, but I needed it for better ergonomics. Now that it is sagging, I think it's an overpriced piece of junk. If I had not recycled all the packaging, I would return it.
Excellent camera for advanced hobbyists who want control (like me), as well as those who just want to push the button.PROS: Fantastic 12x zoom range (wish it had a little more wide angle though). Image Stabilization works like magic (I can hand-hold 400mm shots even on overcast days). The folding LCD is more useful than I thought (great for low macro shots). Love the size (feels like a real camera, not a disposable). Shutter lag & focus speed are very good. TV quality videos with dedicated button. SD card (best format). Common AA batteries (but get NiMH rechargeable).CONS: More purple fringing (in high contrast areas) than I expected - not as good as my Nikon CoolPix 7600. This is not a problem for 4x6 prints and TV/DVD slideshows, but I think it will start being noticeable in prints larger than 8x10. High pitched whine in video, but it improves if you lower the sampling rate (plus I was able to filter it out with a Low Pass filter in Premiere Elements). Zooms a little too fast for my taste. Wish I could attach filters without an adapter.OPINION: Electronic View Finders are better than SLRs because SLRs don't take movies, which really add pizzazz to a slideshow (now on DVD, or search for "worldjim" on YouTube). The clunky mirror mechanism was needed in a film world, but not in digital; LCDs (even on the cheapest cameras) do exactly what SLRs do - view through the recording lens. However, EVFs are still geared for the less serious photographer. EVF LCDs and CCDs still need improvement, but that will come in time. Plus interchangeable lenses would be nice.ACCESSORIES: I got an adapter (on eBay) so I could use a polarizer - a must for serious photographers. It works, but it's a little tricky to use with the EVF or LCD.OVERALL: Not perfect, but no digital camera is. Even though it needs some improvement, I still think it's the best compromise on the market today (for what I want to do). I consider this my first serious digital camera, and I'd buy it again.UPDATE (4/19/07): I hope I didn't sound too negative. On the contrary, I love this camera. It's just that I'm picky when it comes to cameras (I'm a Nikon FM2 guy at heart). And like I said, I didn't like anything until now. The S3 IS will do just fine until a better one comes along.
The great thing about computer memory is that it either works, or it doesn't. And after popping out the old memory modules and plugging these in, my computer now works with so much more memory than it once had.If you have the money to upgrade your computer's memory, you should. And these modules work perfectly.
This speaker system is awesome. I got it based on the reviews from other users on amazon and I agree 100% with their assessment. It handles bass very well for portable speakers which was one of the most important features to me, and besides that it is very good quality, capable of putting out good music at high volumes. I recommend this speaker system for anyone looking to buy iPod speakers. It is good quality at a much lower price than many others like Bose. Plus, it is portable so you can use it on the go. I am very pleased.
I haven't tried the camera yet myself, but I did some research on it and wanted to make a comment on the lens. Normally, I prefer point and shoots with lenses that don't exceed 3x, and preferably more like 2x, because with long telephoto range lenses there are just too many optical compromises that must be made, and that affects the sharpness of the lens. However, this lens contains 6 elements in 6 groups, and most importantly, uses plastic aspherical components, a recent innovation in these cameras that is sure to make a difference. The new Minolta Freedom Zoom 125 also has this. I had been considering buying the 120 ED, but depending on the quality of the lens, I may decide to purchase one of these instead. So far I have researched at least 3 dozen different point and shoot cameras, and this one and the 120 ED are in the top 5 out of all the ones I've researched, and I've been pretty thorough in comparing features and performance. One thing I like about the 120, and I'm sure the 140 has it too, is the Panorama mode, which I've enjoyed using in my Fuji Tiara APS camera. Overall, this looks to be a great little camera to take with you anywhere from Nikon, and (along with the 120 ED), is their first important offering in this category.
I got rid of my old Epson printer because I learned it used all the colors even if you are printing in black. I specifically asked the salesperson if this Canon did the same thing and they said no. I bought the printer and after only using grayscale for the last few months, the colors have miraculously run out. I am not sure if this printer is also using colors to print in black or the ink has dried up, but for a few months??? Another think is that it takes 2 black cartridges, and if one is out, you need to replace it before printing in black, which I don't understand. Other than that, I think it prints wonderfully, and has never given me a problem in terms of printing.
I got this lens cheap on auction site (you know where). I used it with my XTi, and the difference between this baby and the kit 18-55 is huge! Image by the kit lens is dark and grainy, the color is so off. This 60mm creates very nice bokeh, great for outdoor. I took some very nice raindrop pictures. I don't know how better L lenses are, but for normal Joe like me, this lens is definitely the keeper and well worth the price.
I purchase our Panasonic 7&amp;quot; DVD player 2 days before going to San Diego with my 2 kids ages 10 and 3. Even though the plane had a movie for the kids to watch, they were not big enough to see over the seat in front of them. They bought their own DVD to watch and it kept them entertained for the 2 hour delay. By that time, we had a lay over and had to stop for @ an hour. During that time, I charged the battery pack and we were on our way for another 3 hour flight. The quality was GREAT! The only problem was that the volume doesn't go up that loud. The kids had ear phones on which was a help. I would recommend this product to anyone that travels by plane, air, etc.
I have used these folders on numerous occasions. The ability to create a custom cover using the pc gives them a unique look. My daughter has used the folders for her projects and always had positive feed back.
What can I say about a phone battery? It fit, it was compatible, and it works.
For the price, this portable CD Player has excellent sound quality and extra features to make it perfect for outdoor sports or light jogging and walking. The Anti-shock protection feature really works and the backband headphones are comfortable to wear and seem to stay in place fairly well.The CD player has a grip band accessory that also works for attaching this CD player to any belt loop. I like the compact design and the simplicity of the features. You can buy an AC adaptor for home use.The real beauty of this CD player is that you can use the program play feature to play up to 32 tracks in any order you wish. This is a good feature if you want to listen to just a few tracks on any specific CD. The program deletes itself when you turn off the unit. You can also use the random play feature.~The Rebecca Review
I bought these to replace the original headphones that came with the iPod. The original headphones do not handle bass very well and distorted pretty easily but sounded very "warm" on other settings. These sounds thin and distort easier.They do a good job keeping out noise, great if you have talkative co-workers. One thing I noticed on my pair is how it "whistles" in the wind. The wind noise I hear pretty much negates how well it keeps out ambient noise as not all i hear is the whistling sound.
I recently bought an Averatec AV3225HS notebook computer. At first glance, this computer looks like a powerhouse in a small package. After a month of use and a week of wrangling with Averatec's customer "service" (an oxymoron), it is difficult to recommend this computer for anyone who wants a battery-powered unit. The battery power is such a problem that one third of the reviews on Circuit City's site complain about it. Averatec should look seriously at this, take notes, and work out some kind of genuine conciliation for current owners.For the experienced notebook user this notebook is not a good buy due to its deficiencies and substandard quality. To make my point, I simply refer to Averatec's manual for this unit (page 39), in which they caution users "AVOID OPERATING" this computer on "battery power" for the Internet, faxing, and audio or video (CD/DVDs). Imagine that-a battery powered notebook warning you to "avoid" using the battery power to access it's most commonly-used features! But isn't "battery power" the very reason we buy notebooks? This warning is not placed on the box or within the boxed documentation. This secret is only available when one locates the PDF manual on the hard drive. The end user is never told by the company that such a manual exists on the hard drive until they call customer service (which is another problem for this company).I have not read of a single person in on the Internet who has obtained this amazing 3+ hour feat with this machine. Rather, most people complain that the battery drains between 1 or 2 hours. Mine ranged from 40 to 60 minutes, so I called the company. More on that later.Averatec states the following on two feature stickers near the mouse pad, "High Performance and Long Battery Life ... The Ultimate Mobile Computer ... 56k Modem ... Built-in DVD Player and CD Burner ... Mobility Without Boundaries ... Surf the internet faster ... New Low Voltage Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M Processor Low Voltage = Longer Battery Life (up to 3+ hours)." Regardless of these unproven statements, this conflicts with their warning to "avoid operating" while surfing the internet, listening to music, or watching MPEGs or DVDs. Something that important should be put out front for the consumer to see before purchasing.Additional problems with the Averatec AV3225H:1. Calibrating the Battery. The battery power is the poorest, yet most important component of this notebook. I found from another Internet post that the Averatec recommends calibrating the battery as per the instructions in the PDF manual. How will someone know this if it isn't in the boxed documentation? Nevertheless, I calibrated the battery twice and got 41 minutes battery life in my tests following calibration.2. The poorly designed keyboard may require changing habits and new key memorization from standard notebook keyboards. It will slow down the average typist due corrections when the incorrect key is typed. This is an unnecessary annoyance. An example is the Page up, Page down, Home, and End keys. These keys are only activated with two-hands (one to press the function key and one to navigate the page). Others have complained that the backspace and delete keys that are altered. I also found the Control key (Ctrl) quite a problem, since it's standard location has been replaced with the Function key.3. This notebook runs hot, so the fan runs considerably longer and louder than on other units I've owned. Others on the Internet have complained that the unit gets so hot that it is uncomfortable on the lap and defeats its "lap-top" notebook purpose. Averatec told me that a safety mechanism prevents damage to the CPU by shutting the unit down if it gets hot enough to cause damage.4. The screen automatically dims when switched to batter power. If you want to keep your screen brightness, you must manually adjust it each time you switch power.5. I fully agree with others who complain about the poor audio quality for this notebook. This unit sounds tinny.6. There are three handy USB ports on the right side. Those who use flash drives (jump drive, thumb drive) or other devices with thick USB plugs will only be able to use two simultaneous USB ports due to their tight proximity.7. As noted above, I called Averatec to talk with them about these problems. Their customer service was poor. In my initial call, they took notes on my problems and read them back. They took my contact information and said that they will e-mail me the following day or two. I spoke to four Averatec representatives in one week, all of whom took my contact information and e-mail address. Three of the four lost my e-mail address and someone closed my case before it was resolved. The forth person told me that the other three representatives were wrong on their analysis of my problem and she insisted that I send the entire computer to the repair facility. It took a week and four representatives to get this far. This was one of the poorest excuses for customer service I've seen in years.Conclusion: People talk about the money saved ($400 to $500) by buying this notebook instead of other units. I have owed the other notebooks and, even though this unit touts a fast CPU and a few other features that work better within the reach of a power outlet, it lacks too much when not plugged in. I would recommend that you take Averatec's published advice and "avoid operating" this notebook if you plan Internet, audio, or video usage on battery power and don't waste your time and money buying it. Instead, go ahead and spend the extra money and buy something with higher quality and better customer service.
This camera works wonderful! Picture and sound quality are good. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is the software is loaded with Windows Messenger. This is easy to remove if you prefer to use Skype or other ways to video chat. Would recommend this product.
I was hesitant to buy this charger without being able to ensure it was the correct one for my camera. Turns out it was. It has a great design- very compact and easy to carry with on trips.
This is the best wireless mouse for notebooks that I've ever seen. I can hiberate my laptop or even completely reboot and the mouse and USB receiver still automatically reconnect when I restart, even after turning the mouse off. I can't even remember the last time I had to manually hit the "Connect" buttons on the receiver and mouse to synch them up. The on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse is great for traveling. No more taking the batteries out first! The battery conservation of it amazing too. I've had mine for three months now and have yet to replace the batteries. My previous mouse by Targus wouldn't last a week. The optical nature of it has been a surprise too. I was sceptical at first, but it works great anywhere. In fact, I'm sitting on the couch while typing this and the mouse works fine sitting on the cloth cushion beside me, and without draining the battery in a heartbeat!
This lens is perfect for low budget film makers.It widens the shot a fair amount and it doesn't have those black shadows in each corner like some other cheap lenses.It's a great lens for shooting indoors because you don't have to back up as much to get the subjects into the shot.I recommend purchasing this lens for you're camera if you are on a low budget.
Feature 1. USB zip drive.Feature 2. Compact Flash/Smart Media to zip drive transfers.Feature 3. Television Display of Images.The biggest reason I got this was the ability to dump my compact flash card to disk. A 20 gig hard drive digital wallet would benice but, its about 3 times the cost.I plan on going to Australia from the US, and did not want to lug by laptop with me. I bought it for this reason alone, although since it was a ZIP drive as well that gave me extra incentive.I tested it this weekend on both smart media and CF flash and it worked perfect.Copy of 38 images off smart media took less than a minute. It seemed the same for compact flash.Retrieving the images from the Zip drive to a computer was efficient. The photos are under a folder called originals.Hooking it up to your TV and having it display is simple, it just takes a bit of time to process NEW images.The TV display is so so. SOme of the editing capabilities are nice, but a bit cumbersome.It was a big plus to display the images on the TV for my wife and parents.AS a sample of the usefulenss. A friend had about 150 pictures on A CD of my daughter playing baskeball. I copied the images from the CD to the zip drive, (when it was hooked up to my computer of course). I brought the unit to &quot;grandma's&quot; house. Hooked it up to the TV turned it on, and it took about 15 minutes to &quot;process&quot; the picutres. After that we had a nice slide show....I think grandma is going to buy one......The only minor issue I had isThe AC power adapter is only 110 60 cycle. Most digital products these days the AC power adapter is 110/220 60/50 cycle. I have a UNIVERSAL power adapter so I should be OK.
Sound is pretty darn good on these! They don't have extreme bass, but the sound is "right" - not like a lot of headphones that put an emphasis on bass, but neglect the rest. Very balanced. Highly recommended! I would also recommend a headphone amp for these if you have a weak output, like my Dell laptop.
Corsair makes great memory products and this RAM does not disappoint. I already had 2GB of this same memory running in my computer for over 3 years with absolutely no problems and top-notch performance. You can't go wrong.
I recently purchased a Canon a720is digital camera. I also purchased the Sony Quick Battery Charger with 4 batteries and purchased an additional 4 batteries based on the good reviews. This was at the end of November. The batteries are terrible. Supposedly with a full charge, they last about 10 minutes in my camera. What a waste of money!
This banana connectors are easy to use and apear solid, with good quality. The only con is its price, a little on the expensive side, even being Monster.
Only the older Broadcom based ones are worth dealing with since you can put custom firmware on them.
great small pocket size. Not to be used over longer time, but for spotting objects its great.
Overall a well-equipped receiver with enough power to keep most listeners happy. I chose this model for its excellent price and phono input. I'm pleased with the crisp clean sound. A few drawbacks keep this unit from perfection. The remote only controls volume and input source, although there are plenty of controls for other Onkyo components, which may eliminate the need for multiple remotes. Also the Tape 2 input is intended as a monitor that overrides other inputs when selected and must be turned off before listening to other sources, a minor inconvenience. Tape to tape recording capabilities are limited, if not impossible.
The picture quality is exactly what you expect from Sony...outstanding. I purchased this monitor six months ago thru Amazon and have been very pleased with the display except for the screen turning off intermittantly(lasted a few seconds). Last week the monitor would not power on. I called the Sony toll free service number and four days later I received a replacement(factory refurbished) via UPS with a prepaid shipping lable for return of the defective unit. The new display looks and functions brand new. The warranty service provided was the best I have ever experienced.
I love these reviews. How I wish I had paid closer attention to them before I purchased the ES-1. I would not purchase it were I to do it over.As noted in other reviews, the movable slide holder has nothing to hold it in place, either in focus adjustment or angular orientation. It's sort of irritating to have to use masking tape to secure adjustments on a $60 device. Beyond that, there is nothing to position the slide. The two little spring holders hold the slide alright, but there are no guides to position the slide horizontally, and a bit dicey putting the slide in place. All slides are 2 x 2, are they not? Would it have been too much for Nikon to have installed a couple of guide rails?Be forewarned about getting extension tubes, you will need several, and of course, Nikon no longer makes them. I located a source on eBay located in Australia with the items shipped from Hong Kong! What a wonderful world we live in.
Sure, it could be cheaper. But it hasn't ever clogged and always works as you expect. I've been using my Canon inkjet printer and Canon's ink for several years without problems. I do use it very lightly (Christmas and birthday cards, and the rare time when my laser printer isn't working), so I can't attest to heavy usage. But that might be telling in itself: this ink doesn't have problems when it sits unused in the printer for months.
I recently spent 4 hours troubleshooting a new installation of this WAP which I purchased to increase signal strength and range. (It was a WAP54G). After much troubleshooting where the Xbox network adaptor (MN-740) would drop the network connection as soon as I attached the XBOX itself to the network adaptor, I realized that the reason this was happening was the MAC address filtering. In order to have the network adaptor actually join itself to the network, you need to add BOTH the MAC for the adaptor itself AND the MAC for the XBOX into the MAC address filtering ALLOW table for the Linksys access point.I believe that this may solve other issues that people are having with attaching multiple devices to through wireless to these WAPs.I was very surprised that this information was not documented. It should be stated in the user's manual that if you are using MAC filtering, that you need to add all MAC addresses of all units that are bridged into the WAP into the ALLOW table of the MAC filter.Right now I'm working fine with MAC filtering enabled and 128bit WEP turned ON as well. FYI - with these Linksys units throughput goes from 54mbps to 18 when 128bit WEP is turned ON. Must be due to the cheap CPUs in these units.The speed drop when WEP is enabled plus the lack of MAC filter documentation keeps this from being a five star review.
I have read a lot of reviews on several web sites for other Garmin models before purchasing c530.The main reason of choosing c530 is the feature of "high-sensitivity GPS receiver maintains signals under heavy foliage and near city skyscrapers ", some of the reviews on other models complained about "lost signal" and "missing the turn" (prompting you to turn right ONLY AFTER you missed it). I attributed them to the fact that the devices lost GPS signals and couldn't determine precisely where you were. I have used c530 for several weeks, I haven't encounter any of these problems.Amazon has a good price for the unit, plus free shipping and free tax.
I received this product very quickly and it was as expected, a Panasonic original product.
This little compact takes excellent pictures. (i'll be sharing a few within a few days...)I got mine for christmas last year, and for the most part, have zero complaints. Yes, i have had an error message or two pop up, but i just kept turning it off and on till the message went away. i am now having battery problems which i believe is my own dumb fault for not charging it fully before using it. but they are 5 bucks on here, so...I will be upgrading to a nikon d40x (dslr) camera here soon, but that will be for my artsy type photos primarily. The hp will still be around holidays, movie premiere nights and the like. Not to mention the great little videos it can do. Be aware that if you zoom during a video, you will be able to hear the lenses moving to focus. Minorly annoying....In all, a great product for the coin.
This is a nice bag, but it is too small for Canon's A70/A60 cameras.
I am very frustrated with these as I was expecting them to be great after reading so many great remarks about them. They probably need to be pushed into the ear canal to sound any better and I find that dangerous as well as very inconvenient and hurting. They have very poor bass and the sound level is also very low. Unless some one could advise me how to wear them, I am giving them away.
bought this years ago and forgot to review it them. Items great, works fine, and should by again if i needed it. very happy with product
I bought the Coolpix 4800 four years ago, in 2005, and it was already a year old so the price had dropped. I shoot quite a bit of motorsports photography, specifically Rally racing, so I needed something with a long lens that could capture high-speed action. The long lens was nice, but tended to distort at full zoom. In addition, the shutter lag was difficult to use, made even slower by the auto focus on a fast moving object. It was necessary to anticipate where a car would be, hit the shutter, and hope the camera would take the shot while the car was still in range. For regular photos, the images would wash out under bright sun. The color balance was better if I switched to sports mode in sunny conditions.When my 4800 was stolen from my car this past spring, I was not sorry to see it go. I replaced at with the much newer Nikon Coolpix P60. The P60 is a smaller package but much improved from the 4800. The only thing I gave up was the 8x lens as the P60 lens is only 5x. The photo size is larger, from 4MP on the 4800 to 8MP on the P60. Best of all, the P60 was on sale recently for $99.99. I had been looking for a camera in the $100 range to get me by until I could afford a higher priced camera, but I had not expected to find a camera that was BETTER than the one it replaced at so much less money.
I was very disappointed with this product. First they used FedEx Smart post which is a disgrace to the FedEx name. Took forever and no updates. I paid good shipping money for crappy shipping.Then I get the product and cannot remove the whine from the unit. It changes every time you move or touch the cord. Also it does not transmit both speaker channels. The passenger side cracks loudly every once in awhile but will not play. This has to be the unit because it works fine on regular radio or cds. I would send it back but it will cost me shipping and 6 dollar handling fee. This very well might be my last purchase from Amazon. Very very disappointed. Junk Product.
Why pay 30 bucks for the same cable at a big box electronics store when you get can this one for practically free? I hooked up my upscaling DVD player and now I get great 1080p output to my LCD television.
I picked up an Actionsampler when it first came out in 2000 or so. As everyone says, and the Amazon review confirms, the shots are lo-fi and junky. It's fun if you're into that look, and it does its job well in bright sunlight.In my humble opinion, you should spend the extra scheckels and trade up to the Actionsampler Flash. It has better lenses, better exposure, and a fierce 4-step sequential flash. With that, you can "sample the action" at any time, day or night.
Monster - great cables, however I was unaware that I should have ordered another cable with these for sound, as you have no sound with these 3... But I am sure they would be great if you had all the cables...
This is the perfect size for my family ! A big plus is it's stainless steel and can be put the dishwasher !I wouldn't be with out it !
This is the larger size color cartridge. Your better off getting this size so you spend less time changing ink cartridges. Never had a problem with HP ink. I tried "economy" brands and had color issues.
I am most pleased with this fine inverter. Relatively small size, excellent quality, no problems (so far). Highly recommended.
It's been 11 months since I got this Cordless Elite Duo. At under 50 bucks, you can't go wrong with this combo.Bottom line? Get the Elite Duo if you'd like a good mouse, but if you can spare the few extra dollars, get the Cordless MX Duo. You get the same exact keyboard, but a much, much nicer mouse (the MX700). Just think - better tracking, a charging base, 2 NiMH batteries included for the mouse (2 alkalines included for the keyboard.) If the MX Duo was available last year, I would have opted for that one instead.But, if you want a pretty good mouse with a programmable thumb button (I programmed it as a back button), this Elite Duo is a good deal, alkaline batteries included. I've used it on a number of machines, ranging from Athlon XP 2600+ Barton system, to my brother's PS2.On a PS2, it's great. No need to use your controller to type when you're gaming online, just plug in the RF receiver and type away your "GG"s with your new wireless keyboard. It's sweet.I know you're supposed to keep the keyboard and mouse about 6' from the receiver, but I can't help it sometimes! If you use your computer as entertainment center like I do, you'll be surprised to know that you can lug the keyboard to the other end of the house, and it'll still function. I'm talking at least 25' here. Go to the next rooms and use the &quot;Next Track&quot;, volume, or other buttons to control your songs. Kinda like a big remote control that works through walls. Nice.Regarding to all the extra buttons on the keyboard, I don't use them all that often, with the &quot;2nd mouse wheel&quot; as the exception. The keyboard includes a 2nd mouse wheel on the left side, which can be programmed do one any one of several things. I use it as a volume button, as the dedicated volume button at the top center of the keyboard is too bothersome to reach for all the time. The nice thing is that all the buttons are customizable, so that you can program launch programs or websites of your choice.As for gaming, personally I'd use another mouse. The Cordless Mouseman Optical that comes with this duo is OK, but I notice just enough lag to get on my nerves. Maybe I'm just spoiled, or maybe it's just my LCD. But for everything else under the sun, the mouse is fine.FYI. My last motherboard was a MSI K7T266 Pro 2-A (do you know what that is? Do you care?). Anyways, whenever I wanted to go into BIOS, or whenever I wanted to boot from my Windows XP CD, I'd have to use a wired keyboard because the mobo wouldn't load the USB in time. Also, the receiver would momentarily cut out once in a while, as if it lost USB connectivity. Again, my setup might be to blame.Someone said something about this duo not working with USB hubs? Personally, I've connected it to a Linksys USBHUB4C hub, and it worked like a charm... for months. I connected it to a cheap Iogear GUH174 hub, still works until now. *Shrug*All in all, the Elite Duo works nicely, and has stood the test of time. The question really is price versus performance - The Elite Duo vs. the MX Duo. Go for the MX Duo, but you can't go wrong with the Elite Duo.
Pros: The picture quality is not superb, but very good. For the price, you can't find a better quality than this one. This HDTV has many inputs and outputs, even optical and coxial. It also has two removable speakers that when you remove it, the style of this HDTV looks like a giant-size computer monitor. Speakers also have a whole for wallmount. This TV has DVI with HDCP complaint as well as VGA. Mind came with one, just one, dead pixel. It has a feature where you can adjust the position of the screen when using PC input.Cons: When running for a long time, say one full movie, the TV gets kind of hot. When watch dark scene, it's just a bit darker than normal. Buttons on TV is on the TOP right of the TV (No labels in the front), which I think is very inconvient because when I want to switch between sources, I have to tiptoe and lean to see which button is which. I Looked for many universal remotes, but none has the Hyundai brand TV. The remote that came with the TV sucks. It's a universal remote than can control TV, VCR, DVD, CATV, and AMP, BUT to control a certain device you have to use the set button. Say, you want to control your DVD player, you have to press the set button twice. Pressing once will take you to VCR, once more to DVD, and the cycle goes on. Obviously, I use this remote only for switching sources and powering the TV because my receiver has a much more convience universal remote.Overall: This is a very nice HDTV/monitor for the price. I couldn't be any happier. If you want a HDTV for your room without having to spend over $1000, this is a good choose.
I bought this to replace the horrible oem plastic retainer clips, now with these metal ones everything is alot more solid.
The item shipped promptly and has been satisfactory for use on an overseas botanical trip. It was somewhat of a surprise because the manufacturer kept the same model number but enlarged the bag from a bag with the same model number which I purchased several years ago.It was a pleasant surprise however because the newer bag size permitted me to carry batteries and chargers for both my new camera, for which it was intended, as well as those for my older camera.
great sound for the money very happy.all new stuff.if you looking for speakers this is the way to go.5 stars
I had an HP 6540 for over five years when it quit working. Cost me approximately $20 per year including the first set of cartridges.I found the HP 6940, discovered it was nearly identical, and bought it. I connected it to my Windows 7 PC and before I could check on anything a box popped up telling me my printer was ready to go. And it really was. I print documents and some photos and am satisfied with the quality.
I'm a professional photographer and videographer, and this light is useful within its limitations.I use it on my Sony HDR-FX1.Basically, you'd want to buy this if say when shooting a wedding or party, and you're going around and interviewing/asking for people's reactions, comments, etc., and you want their faces to be nicely lit, then this is something good to have.I'd say it has a max range of about 15 feet in a regular indoor setting (with both bulbs on; more range if you are in a darker room of course).Just don't expect to light up the whole room.It also fits in a DSLR's flash hot shoe, so this is also particular useful if you photograph portraits, you can use this as an on-center modeling light.This double-duty potential gives it a 4-star rating; otherwise a 3-star rating if just using it on a video recorder.Note: As stated, you'd need at least the 700 series battery to light up both bulbs. If you use the 500 series and below you can only use the 1-bulb (10-watt) setting. Heard a lot of people had problems thinking it was defective, when they didn't bother to read the instructions.
This was a super deal and it works excellent! Thanks.Would Amazon again!
The camera works fairly well but I tried the software on two different PC's running XP and it froze on both of them. Next time I will spend a little more and get a Logitech product.
I never post reviews but I had to post one for this adapter. I currently have a Lenova G550 laptop. The internal wireless card quit working in it so I have been messing with different wireless USB adapters. I currently run Lubuntu 12.04 on the laptop and it has been nothing but a pain getting wireless adapters to work with it. I hate messing with wireless adapter drivers. Well, this adapter is the only adapter I have gotten to work plug n play style. I did not have to use a cd or driver. I have tested it with other Linux distros on other laptops and it works just as well.If your looking for a wireless card that works easily with Linux, I suggest this one.
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I have had this player for about a year. It has worked like a champ! I am SO pleased! I order Region 2-coded DVDs all the time off the 'net, in order to get videos from Europe that are not available here in the U.S., and it works beautifully! I don't know why others have had such a problem. I LOVE my machine! And I am NOT technologically inclined! Just pop the disc in the machine, and it works spectacularly. I am very grateful to have this lovely little machine!Pamela, Age 60
I bought this system due to the fact that our surround sound system prior was dying off. During the installation I was highly please with the simplicity of only having to run one cable for all the speakers. I was also pleased with the amount of support for auxilary inputs and ouputs the system has. The big factor being HDMI. I am running this system to my Sony Bravia LCD and The movies come out absolutely beautiful. Clear, fast and full of color. The upconversion of the DVD player does this job beautifuly. We live in an apartment so its not like I have a lot of room to work with or the right to start running surround sound speaker wires throught the walls so being 2.1 speaker system was another added plus. The surround that the system digitally produces is great. I play A lot of games and hearing things come from behind me when there isnt any speaker there is awesome. All in all if you need a small system, with great big sound and crystal clear beautiful pictures this would be my choice.
Great product, easy to install on the laptop. Battery life without being on the charger was a very long time. Would recommend buying if you have a dell d400
Matches the iPod color well. The chord is retractable which is a big plus!
I have not used the printer yet but the camera is good. However, I cant figure out how to make the date imprint itself on the pictures and not just as the file name for the pics...
I love music and I take my RioVolt everywhere!!! I make sure to take the AC adapter (don't want to waste my precious batteries - they only last 8 hours). The sound is amazing and better than anything out there. It's easy to find the songs I want from the 100's that can be stored in every MP3 CD. The display window is very useful and I love the fact that every file can be easily read. I've never had a problem with the unit skipping, but I hate the useless carrying case. It looks cheap and it's completely useless. Other than that, this is a great product!!!
Pros:Still don't know what can I do with this piece of c&ap.;Cons:No instructions.Horrible, lame, poor airflow design; as a result, the drive overheats. The system drive (160GB) at 91 F; the first data drive (500GB) at 86 F, the second data drive (the one inside the rack, 500GB), 104 F.No hot-swap of any kind. The only hot thing here is the drive temperature.The rear data port slows down the connection.I recommend this one only if you want/need insert/remove a hard drive before power on the system or if you want to give your drive a ride through Hell.
This is great for quick recording for teaching singers, instrumentalists their parts. Easy to use.
The 713P does not support HP printers and is not supportable if you are using ATI video drivers - these are the excuses used by their technical support team after several hours of troubleshooting to determine why my print server, after six months of pretty good performance, had stopped letting me print documents larger than one page and started dropping wireless connections.The technical support from D-Link is terrible. They admitted that it was probably faulty equipment, since it had worked fine for six months and without any environment change the router started to not print and also began dropping wireless connections.After several hours of troubleshooting, their senior tech came online and told me that they did not support HP printers in the 800 series and that because one of the computers on my network was using an ATI video driver they could not justify giving me an RMA# and replacing the unit, even though it did seem that it was faulty.Frustrating experience and while I used to recommend D-Link wireless products, based on their complete lack of support and dedication to avoiding responsibility for faulty equipment I would strongly recommend that you consider another wireless provider such as Belkin or NetGear.
I've had a UM525 installed in my 23 ft Parker for three seasons and it's been a great and very versatile radio. The large screen, the DSC cell phone-like "address book" is very handy and the auto fog signal feature gets a workout here in Maine.The radio lost a star for two reasons: 1) the channel selector knob is way too easy to bump and change channels inadvertantly, even a slight brush with the mike cord will do it and you may not realizie it until much later when you may have missed a scheduled or emergency radio call. The detents need to be much more positive or a pull and turn knob design would have been better. 2) Despite my best efforts any loudhailer usage with the volume beyond level 2 (out of 10 levels) results in feedback no matter how I hold the mike, cabin windows open or closed, so the high wattage of the loudhailer is mostly unusable. This may not be a radio related issue but friends with radio/loudhailers by other manufacturers don't seem to have this issue.I added the WHAM X-4 cordless handset and it's great, the range is such that you can be well away from the boat (estimate 50 to 60 yards)and still have full use of the 25 watt fixed mount radio rather than take a 5 watt handheld, so if you're on the dock or a nearby boat you won't miss a call that needs an immediate response. It's a big plus to not be tied to a 3 foot mike cord when you need to move around the boat.
picture quality is good.camera mounting is weak. You have to be very careful when moving as camera falls off easily. Needs to be improved.connectionwith others is sometimes awkward.
Since Amazon's description is too abbreviated, this is the Light Cyan cartridge for the Epson 3800.
This is my first GPS and I am very happy with my choice. Clear/bright display and accurate directions.
Wow its amazing how small a space you can cram 4GB of data into. You could hide this thing under a fake thumb nail.And you can get larger GB size 16,32,64 GB but it is the same size outside. How cool is that? You can put alot of data on 4GB. Music,video,text. For less than $5 with shipping I am amazed at what $5 can still buy. Works perfect. My phone sucked it up like candy, was an easy install. And my win 7 desktop auto created a folder for the phone and a mass strage device. I ordered on thursday after 5pm and it was in my mail box the next tuesday before noon. And it works great! Would be worth 10,15,20 dallars to me retail. You cant go wrong for less than $5. But it dont come in a retail package. Its a split bulk lot -into 1 unit packaging . You will get a first class envelope with no insutions or documents or retail packageing. Just a working SD card. Works for me! I dont need the fluff I just wanted the card.
I purchased this bag five months ago and it is coming apart. The zipper on the back of the bag failed about two months ago and the interior and external seams are starting to separate. I loved the look of the bag but now its looking like I've had it a few years. I use it to bring my laptop and paperwork to and from work and occasionally put a Tupperware container in it for lunch, not really heavy items.
The capacity of this battery is great. I get around 700-800 shots on my 40D with it.
I bough tten of these and they all work great also works great for my Alesis trigger I/O!! I would buy again! fast shipping too from amamax!
I ordered this notebook to hold my school-issued Gateway Tablet computer. It is well-constructed and solid. The computer is well protected with ample amounts of padding. There is more than enough room to put all the standard cords and cables in the front Velcro pocket. I can put several folders and small paperback textbooks in the zippered compartment behind the front Velco pocket. Each pocket also has room and compartments for assorted school supplies, calculators, assignment books, etc. The straps are very well padded. Even though the computer weighs a lot for being a notebook, it hardly seems like any weight due to the strapping and solid construction. It is well worth the money.
My husband had a dashboard sticky pad (not from handstands) that holds his cell phone or GPS. He can even put it in the middle of his steering column and it stays on. I bought these sticky pads because of the reviews I read. Since my husband loves his so much, I thought I would buy one for the rest of the family. I ordered 6. Unfortunately, there is no sticky, just a jelly pad. It would not stick to my dash by itself much less hold my phone. The only thing this pad can do is sit on top of your dash and keep things from sliding around. I wanted it to stick to my dash and hold my phone so I could view my phone screen. I called the company and they were really nice and sent me some other types of sticky pads but I had the same result. I sent them all back, but was not refunded my full amount.
Just got these today to replace the ones that came with my napster mp3 player. Great balanced low & high end for the price, and the winding case makes for simple, unmessy storage when not in use. I'd buy these again in a heart beat, sony delivers on quality once again;^]
Excellent piece of machinery, this fax. The price was very fair and reasonable. It has worked great in my ofice and never fails to print, fax, or photocopy for me.
will not fit camera, waste of money, cannot close door after inserting card and adapter do not buy this product
I received this item maybe 3-days after I ordered it, in brand new/perfect condition, packaged with an lcd cleaning cloth, rubber finger tips (to not smudge your screen protector), and easy to follow instructions. It fit my D40 flawlessly! I had a little trouble aligning it (my own fault, not theirs), but when I got it on, it had a factory fit. If for whatever reason I ruin the one I have now, I will buy another. It's thick enough to be considered a respectable product, and strong enough to protect, but not so thick to where you cannot see detail. I can see my lcd in finite detail as if it wasn't there, but now I don't have to worry about scratching something as important as that screen. I'M GLAD I BOUGHT IT!!! Now, I can comfortably continue my Aimless Photography (www.aimlessphotography.com)
I originally purchased a Belkin USB KVM, and had to toss it out. I replaced it wth the GCS1734 and it works perfectly! Fast switching, keyboard hotkeys work every single time and there is absolutely no delay in the switching! And the cables that come with it are awesome, a single cable instead of the multiple lines that have to be run wtih the Beklin.On the Belkin, the keyboard hotkeys did not function properly. The IOGEAR is fantastic!
Reviewer: Carlos from P.R. I bought this CDR for my computer.I found that the Hewlett Packard has the most features available, Excellent product, easy installation, and easy to use.
I like this product because of what I use it for. I use it to go walking for about 2 hours at a time. I don't care about the interface not being flashy, all I care is its light weight, simple, and good sound. I had one for about 5 years, until I broke it, bought another love it.Things you should know before buying and some tricks.First as said before the interface isn't flashy, think Super Nintendo graphicsIt will unless you download the update for UI, it will always play song in alphabetic order by song title.If you hook the usb cable to your computer to charge the mp3 player, and your computer has a usb power save option, you can trick it by leaving it open to where you save the data.The equalizer presets are not the best, but if you are smart enough to go and edit the equalizer yourself it puts out great sound.As with some battery powered devises, the first time you use this device you need to hook it up to a computer to activate it. Also let the battery completely die the first time you use it(but that is common sense).When I had this mp3 player the first time, I had to buy a replacement battery after about 3-4 years because it stop holding a charge as well.
The SD200 was my previous favorite - but unfortunately, I dropped it on Thanksgiving vacation and decided to upgrade instead of repair. I love the SD line from Canon because they take amazing photos, it is so easy to use and it is so small and portable. I love that it fits in my pocket or purse - I take it everywhere. Now I have even better quality images upgrading from a 3m.p. camera to 7m.p. i would have kept that SD200 forever, but as fate would have it, I now love my SD1000 just as much.
Handle pulls up easily, lots of space inside, not too heavy if you want to wear it
As described, two out of four have been bad out of the box. Will need to contact Amazon Customer service to see what the path to return / exchange is.
Ok, here's how I happened to buy this product - I constantly am on the lookout for a good pair of earphones, which is at the same time not pricey. I have seen in the past some excellent ear buds sell for amazing prices for very short period. i always hope I can buy one when such a thing happens. So, I was casually browsing ear buds, and as soon as I saw this pair listed for 11$, my eyes lit up. I had once considered this ear bud, and dismissed it since it was a little too expensive for my liking. I went ahead and bought the SHE9700 instead. (http://www.amazon.com/review/R3KY9MRR0VLKZL/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_alt_2) I absolutely love those earphones.Now, coming back to these earphones, I read multiple reviews a lot of which said these are outright bad. I think most reviewers were bang on. However, if you read the reviews of most other noise-cancelling earphones, you will find very similar ratings for ones not priced very high. Of course, the higher end ones are going to sound better, and you don't want to write a bad review about your Bose after having spent 300$ on it :) just saying. Anyway, having read the reviews, my expectations were really low from this. I was buying it more out of curiosity to see how a noise-cancelling earphones was different/better than my regular noise-isolating ones. Here's what I think,1) Most reviewers are right when they make claims like "doesn't work", or "no noise canceling" or "not worth the money". However, I feel loads of people have the wrong kind of expectations from Noise-Canceling earphones. they expect it to magically transform into their personal cocoon. Well, sadly, I don't think there is any such affordable solution right now.2) I study analog design - so, I know my amplifier and filter design. (Well, even if I am not that great at it.) So, I know that there is some active circuitry in here which is trying to do "something". The results are however not impressive.3) I should however mention that people should not complain about the "white noise" or the "noise floor". It is mentioned in the product description, and I know that it is really really hard to get rid of noise in circuits. (I always failed to meet the noise specification in all of my design projects!)Here's a (hopefully neutral) assessment of the earphones,Cons:-They are not great - maybe not even good. To be quite honest, I like my Noise-Isolation earphones better.-The plastic case housing the circuit and the battery is too bulky. I cannot use it with a portable device. The cable is too long. Again, I cannot use it with a portable device. it almost feels like, Philips was keeping just airlines in mind when they made this. Not like you need to move around in one.-I would have liked it if they had the bulky unit as a separate unit, which I could just disconnect when i wanted to.-The earphones didn't come with a pouch! All decent earphones should come with a pouch, otherwise, these become a tangled mess in your backpack!-My SHE9700 sounds way better than these. Then again, i have been using them for a while now. Maybe I should give these earphones some time too.comparison with a noise-isolating earphone,I tried out this and another noise-isolating earphone, on a music player and on my laptop. Here's what I found,-The volume of these phones is lower. On pressing the "on" switch it feels like the volume just went up, and I think it does that. There must be an amplifier inside the plastic casing which must be coming in. This is not a gimmick - amplifiers are needed after you try cancelling something out, but it surely feels like a gimmick, if you are not interested in what's actually happening on the inside.I tried clicking my fingers, (generally low frequency) and see which ones blocked noise better. My noise isolations did a pretty good job of it. At the same volume, these guys without NC on were letting in some noise, and the volume was lower. I am not sure if the noise was because of the ear buds not fitting perfectly. When I turned the NC on, I could not hear the noise, but the volume just got louder. At a slightly lower volume, these were maybe marginally better.They are no good at blocking high frequency sound,and you know it when you play a song with a lot of high pitched guitar music in it on a laptop, and use these with your music player.Overall, I would say, Philips should not even have made these. They are a perfect example of how what makes sense to engineers might not actually make a good product all the time. But for 11$, I'll take em.I'll probably try it out in an airplane next, and see if it is any better for that. If you want to buy it for generic use, my recommendation would be that you better buy something else.
I music fanatic, and i have a lot of good equipment, this including the Altec Lansing 4100 and Aiwa HP-AK100. They are amazing piece of equipment, but the 50 mm driver for the AK100 is not portable audio device friendly (kills the battery in minutes). Ive been using the Sony MDR-J10 and MDR-Q22LP, which are both reasonably good, however, both distort after certain frequencies, and not very good for high and low range sound. PMX60 were recommended by a friend, and I decided to purchase them. After using them for a good 5 hours, I realized these were the best pair of portable headphones I have used. Light weight, sleek design, and great sound at all frequencies, especially the low. These are a great pair of headphones, and i wouldn't recommend anything else.
We'll start with the good, seeing as I am giving four stars; nice mid-tones and trebles for miniature headphones. Also, if you have very big ears as I do, you're going to have some difficulty finding earbuds that will stay in your ears as securely as these do, and so this style of design may be your only bet if you want earbuds rather than in-ear phones. I needed both the large earbud rubber and the large outer ear disc even to fit these. My reason for buying them was that Apple's own phones, though really quite good, didn't stay in my ears securely enough when I was moving around because the cartilage in my ear doesn't close tightly enough around at the bottom.Flaws -- the big one is the offset cable. It puts all the strain on the left ear, while the line to the right is too long even when draped around the back of your neck as the manufacturer apparently intended. Also, the outer ear disc should really point in the other direction for comfort; these aren't as comfortable in the ear as basic earbuds, though they do stay in well. If you leave phones in your ears for hours at a time, you may want to consider something else.Depending on user preference, some may feel these have inadequate bass. If your ears hold the Apple earbuds tightly, you will probably find they have more bass than these do. However, for me these have a fuller sound because they are held securely against my ear. Personally I think it is a good compromise.Value for money -- right on at the $30 I paid. Just another contender at $42..
i love the colors of this cover. i do wish it was a little longer but overall fit was great for my char broil commercial series grill
I have bought two of these - one for my sister and one for myself. The USB adapter had troubles from the very first day I installed it on my sister's computer. It drops the connection every few minutes and has a lot of trouble finding networks. I got it to work well for a few months, but it's been a big fart the last few months again. The one I installed on my own computer works like a charm. I never drops out and gets very strong signals. The speeds are just as fast as if it were wired. I even play FPS games using it and the pings are great. From my experiences, the USB adapter is fairly good, but has given me some headaches.FYI. The router at my place and my sister's place is the exact same (Netgear MR814), so that's not the problem.
I have had 3 Cannon digital camera's in the past and for the most part been happy until this model.This model struggles with light contrasts when half of the picture is in shadow and the other is bright. Here are a few examples:1. When shooting from a shadow or shade and taking a picture of something bright like a snow capped mountain or sun rise. Awful!!!2. Taking a picture during dusk on the beach where the sun will be bright but the rest of the photo is dark. The camera just struggles to adjust.On this latest trip i was on a friend had a DSC-T200 which took amazing photos of exactly the same things I did without having to tweak any settings. Plus if you do a feature comparison - they are not even close.The choice is yours, but I might go the Sony way next time.Good Luck!
The forehead padding is conformtable. I was unsure about how the headpointer would feel on my head because the picture looked awkward, but once I tried it on, it felt nice. It really helps for reading and turning the pages by myself because my arms have been paralyzed from my birth. The bad thing is, sometimes I might forget I'm wearing it and turn my head into a wall while a pencil is in the holder and I would mark all over by accident. Using it all the time has really built up my neck muscles, but I have to rest my head after using it for too long during one day. I don't suggest using it in the car. I got carsick while trying to read. I think there should be more color selections. The big white headband draws too much attnetion. Other than that, it has really help improve my life.
It has great sound quality. I have compared lot of headphones in this range but this one has the best quality and retain maximum sound to ears.
Chose this adapter based on the following criteria:Listed on PreSonus Firewire Compatibility list as actually having been tested by PreSonus.&#34;Brand Name&#34;, at least a name I know and had successful experienceAvailable on AmazonPrime eligibleCheapIt installed in a WindowsXP computer immediately and connected to a PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 seamlessly. The PreSonus Virtual Studio Live (VSL) software works as advertised. Have not yet tried recording via Firewire connection yet; that's next!
This is by far and away my favorite mouse. I have one that I have used for over a year. It is a dream for gaming. The accuracy is nearly as good as any wired mouse - without the hassle of wires! I love being able to change the resolution on the fly to get the accuracy I need for sniping, and then have the quick reflexes for traveling in games.Get this mouse, you can't go wrong. Believe me, you can ignore the clowns saying the mouse doesn't work. They should have checked their computers before they posted.
Good points:-Unit plays standard CDs as well as WAV, MP3 and WMA files on CD-R, and CD-RW.-Plays mixed-format discs (any/all of the above formats on same disc)-Good sound. Preset EQ and DBBS bass boost settings.-Bundled Music Match software quite good, rips to various sample rates for MP3 and WMA.Bad points:-VERY sensitve to skipping: placing something down on the same table as the unit will usually cause player to 'lose it's place' I cannot imagine using this in ANY type of mobile situation-Somewhat awkward control cluster-Occasionally has trouble reading CD-RW, esp. mixed format.Overall a good unit if you don't plan on moving it while it plays.
If you really do not want to throw out your printer out every time it runs out of ink you cannot go wrong with this deal. The twin pack is a hair more than most dealers single packs, you have spare on hand, and you order half as often. Now if they had one for the color too, that would be perfect.
I've been wanting to transfer photos from my phone to my computer for years, and my phone carrier doesn't let me send picture messages to e-mail. So I finally ordered this memory card, and was able to post them on facebook within half an hour. The actual memory card is really tiny and a little hard to grasp; I feel like I'm going to break it just holding it. However, that's the only size memory card that fits into my LG phone, and this one worked perfectly.
I bought this camera but was unable to write the mini dvd to a regular size dvd on my dvd recorder. When I called customer service, I was redirected to a camcorder support person (whom I do not believe exists) but was then told by a recording that my call did not go through and to please call again. This happened 5 times!!! Beware Customer Support on this product. I am returning it as fast as I can!
I got this printer on sale for $150 on Feb. 2007 because I was tired of dealing with replacing the expensive inkjet heads on my Lexmark X75. I don't have the fax hooked up, but the printer itself does a great job. I have printed 850 documents so far, and it's still using the orginal toner. I guess the toner lasts for an estimated 2,000 pages. It has NEVER jammed on me, and I've printed lots of envelopes and 8.5x11 sheets. It's a nice compact unit, and It's good enough to serve my small business, so I would recommend it to anyone.
I've been looking at these headphones for a while. Being skeptical whether they truly were worth the price or not I ended up buying a pair for my friend and the verdict is, if you like techno and heavy drum and bass, these are a must. I bought a pack of rechargeable batteries as well since the sub woofer amplifier requires 1x AA battery and I ussually forget to turn the thing off whenever I'm done using it so I go through batteries relatively quick within a few days.So, the headphones themselves? They are extremely comfortable and alot smaller than they appear. The sound quality does not compete with the seinheeisser HD202 when it comes to Treble (feels a little more metallic on these )but the bass just makes up for it.So unless you don't care much about the bass, go for the cheaper seinheissers (HD 202 which I picked up for about $22 on amazon) , but if you truly love your bass, defeinitely pick these up, they are 50+ dollars cheaper to anything that would compare to these and they do the job really well. They're actually very good with noise isolation as well which is definitely a bonus when enjoying music or playing any game.
I bought this joystick in February, 2011 and it still works just fine. I would not have any reservations about buying another Logitech joystick. I own several Logitech items and have found great service out of all of them for many years. I'm sold on any Logitech product.
This was the original equipoment battery for my ancient thinkpad, and it is great. It's not only like new, it is new. Great price, original packaging
I bought this device to do video conversions on an older mac. Without the device it takes hours to do a conversion; with the device it takes about 1 hour to convert a 1 hour video. On my system this is about a 4 fold increase. On newer systems the change isn't so dramatic but is enough to still warrant purchase.The interface is simple and clean: drag and drop the files you want to convert, select the output quality and it does the conversion giving you a fairly good estimate of the time to completion. The only drawback is you can't set all the parameters you want when you convert. It comes with adequate settings ( 2 ipod settings, PSP, and Apple TV) such that you may not even need additional settings.Overall, I would recommend this product without reservation.
It's easy to use and wonderfully clear. It did take me some time to figure out how to make it record in normal mode, not hi-def, but once that was done it worked great. Also, I couldn't figure out how to convert the hi-def files into something that could be watched on the computer - like flash or something, but I am new to the world of video editing so that might just be a user problem. The camera is awesome.
I bought this Compaq A1500 this week and am more than satisfied with it. Simple installation without any problems, excellent photo quality resolution even on plain paper, very good managing software and the best part is, I didn't need any customer support to make it run :).Very good product with excellent features, quality and resolution. Believe me it's better than the best available in this price range.
This product is a beginners dream..One caveat ie the instructions booklet: the parts nomenclature in the directions for assembly often fail to match the parts list..Most assemblers will have some difficulty in overcoming this...So, expect double the estimated 30-minute assembly time..It's a problem that Orion would be wise to address..IMO
This is my third Garmin StreetPilot purchased for my family. The c580 is basically just a slightly upgraded version of the c550 that we purchased last year. While there are some imperfections in the directions in and around complex roadways - where new meet old - I would definitely purchase another. They are so easy to use that you take it out of the box and run it. The touch screen directions are user friendly, the spoken street names are easy to understand and follow.The only negative that I have is that there is not a charging device that can be used in the house to pre-charge the batteries. The only way that you can charge this unit is in the car - that re-charger is provided. But it still is an inconvenience when moving it between cars.
We have a similar pair and love these too. Originally we bought a telescoping set and didn't like them as we thought we would. These are very comfortable and plenty strong for our use.
Got mine from Target and was very skeptical. It does exactly what it says no more oveheating, great comfortable angle for typing.
These headphones have pretty good sound and microphone quality. But like others have said they break VERY easily and for no apparent reason. I was playing halo one day and then the cord got a short in it and I don't know why I never put an excessive amount of stress on this headset. I would tell you to save yourself a lot of wasted money and get Sennheisers I have a the PC-150s and I love them.
The Sony Emarker is a good idea, but it needs some flaws worked out first. But first, the Pros. 1.Long battery life 2.Again, it's a really good idea. 3.Very compact-fits in your pocket well.The Cons! 1.The keychain is low quality. It broke after 2 weeks. 2.You usually have to wait a day to find out what your song is. 3.The &quot;mark&quot; button is very easy to get pressed while in your pocket. 4.You have to lesten to 1 station. This is a lot worse than it sounds. 5.Sometimes, Sony won't have the song you want. 6.Only some of the songs have clips so you can recognize your song. Without this you can't know what song you marked. 7.There are many stations you can't choose to have as your station. Make sure to check this before you buy this. Goto www.emarker.com to check for coverage. 8.Major Problem! If you do not install the Emarker in the order the instructions say to, you will have some major problems!Overall....I think you should wait for a new and better model. Bye!Bradley
Best things about are its slim-line, taking up little space. It has max DPI of 600, which for what I am using it for is fine. It comes with software allowing one to make many changes and fixes to the scans. Images come out clean and clear. Only downside is the speed, probably the slowest scanner I have ever used. But for the plus's and the price and quick shipping, the speed is not a problem!!!!
Non-foam plugs hurt my ears, however, the foams ones worked well. I like to use these at work, but it is a bit of a pain when you have to get up or answer the phone. This requires you to pull Earphones out.Using the phone inserts requires you to squeeze them so they fit well. Typically, you are not at an area to clean you hands, so you have to roll them with non-clean hands.
This is one of the best cd players out there in the market, but flaws always come with products. Flaw#1 : After my friend used it every day for eught months, it just would not play copied cd's anymore. Mine is starting to skip a bit, but it's probably the cd. Flaw#2 : I was hesitating before buying it. It's bigger than the other cd players and more heavier... I compared in stores and the retailer said that it had a solid design, so when you'll drop it, it still plays smoothly. Flaw#3 : It's old. Flaw#4 : It's still expensive, but in Canada, it's cheaper(with the exchange rate of course)! Flaw#5 : I don't trust companies telling me how many hours it could play with only a pair of batteries(they proved it when tehy played it on a table at a temperature and using the best batteries).What I liked about it was... -To be able to recharge batteries with it... but you couldn't be using it at the same time. -It doesn't skip, just trust me on this one. Jogging with it wasn't a problem for me. -When it gets extremely hot, cd players are not supposed to be out in the sun for even a few minutes, but this one has more protection, just don't try it outside, please. The heat will deform some parts of all cd players, so don't expose it too much in the sun.I suggest it if you go jogging or travel a lot very often. From what I've seen, this is the most popular.
Thought this would be the answer to the clutter of notes and forgotten items. It sort of is. It is not as easy as walking by, pushing the button, and loading in the order. By and large very few come up on the 1st try, even items that have been selected before. Any noise in the background will confuse it as well.Neither of us have any accent so that is not the problem. Nor does distance from the speaker or volume seem to make any difference.But we are persistant and hoping that we will soon find the magic trick that makes it work better for us, so we decided not to return it.
After review different GPS unit (C320, C330, Street Pilot, etc), I finally pulled my trigger and bought the C340. This is the first GPS unit I have ever own. When I received the unit, I turned it on right away. I didn't even look at the menu (1 page) before I start using it. Very straight forward and very easy to use. I would say it is very easy to overcome the learning curve with the C340. So far I dont see any major problem except getting poor signal after "sitting" under a bridge over several minutes or lost signal in the basement inside a structure. I believe this is not really a problem as other GPS(s) have the same problem and plus that make no sense to use the GPS inside a structure. This unit has a SD card slot and I may buy the Europe Map CD to test it in Europe ...... if I have a chance.Pros:Compact, easy to use, good battery lifeCons:hmm ... get poor signal after "sitting" under the bridge under a whileConclusion:The unit do exactly what it should -- take you to the destination in the shortest distance. But of course, it doesn't have the AI:1) to make short cut like getting into some side streets2) taking stop signs into account
The image is crystal clear...the focus is responsive and smooth...the only negative is the weight which if you are viewing for an extended period of time (over fifteen minutes) can be tiresome.
Running on a Windows XP machine, this TRENDnet Wireless N PCI Adapter seems to work very well. Physical installation of the card was a little annoying because of the odd triangle shape of the card (pressing down on an angled surface tends to distrubute the force on an angle rather than straight down), but once in place I haven't experienced any problems.I did attempt to run this card with only installing the drivers and not installing TRENDnet's own wireless configuration software, but I couldn't get it to connect to my Linksys Wireless-N router like that. I had to install the wireless configuration software that came with it to get it functional. Once the software was installed, I configured my encryption keys, and I was up and running in no time.This little card seems to pick up a few more surrounding wireless networks than my old Netgear G card. For the price and quality, I'd recommend this card to folks looking for a decent wireless PCI card on the cheap.
I got these to plug into a new tv, so as to not bother the neighbors or roommate. They are plugged into an stereo headphone extension cord (6 ft.). The sound is excellent. They are lightweight and fit in the ear perfectly. Very clever design. Work much better that the regular ear buds, especially for people with smaller ear holes.Very please, getting another pair for laptop, came in a timely manner.Highly recommend.
Did an extensive comparison of all DSLRs with particular emphasis on Nikon and Canon. The is the best value and you sacrifice nothing in the way of bells and whistles. It's fast and responsive and I particularly like the picture style settings where I can set parameters and quickly change the settings as conditions change. Comparing it to the Nikon D40or D40X, the XTi offers so much more, I couldn't begin to list it here.Go for it, if you looking for your first DSLR or a backup to the higher end Canons.
It worked beautifully. I just powered down the PC, hooked up the drive, powered up PC, partitioned and formatted the drive. There was no instruction but you could find it from [...]
While this remote has worked fine, according to the person I bought it for as a gift, I would recommend that you purchase it from another seller. DO NOT PURCHASE FROM MAXI-AIDS - PLEASE SEE BELOW. (When I purchased this in October, there were two other sellers selling it. Pay the $2 extra bucks and give your hard-earned money to someone that appreciates it.)I will review the remote under sellers that I would hope are more customer-oriented and stand behind their products/service, so look there if you are contemplating a purchase.WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE FROM ANOTHER SELLER:I had a terrible time with another item I purchased from Maxi-Aids (didn't work and said they would replace, but claim "we never got the defective one"). THE REASON ALL OF MAXI-AIDS REVIEWS LOOK TO BE ON THE POSITIVE SIDE IS BECAUSE THEY DRAG OUT THEIR RESPONSE TIME UNTIL YOU CAN'T RETRACT IT/DISPUTE THE TRANSACTION. Pay attention to those negatives you do see in their feedback. Those people are telling the truth :)
I read the other reviews and almost didn't buy this printer, but it had everything I was looking for and I am glad I decided to give it a try. The only reason I gave it 4 stars out of 5 is because of the BIG size of the unit. Lexmark could have cut the size in half or at least a third in my opinion; however, the machine does what it's supposed to do and does it great! The OCR software is EXCELLENT--it scans an image for editing without any problems and is 100% accurate! The document feeder works flawlessly (with a whopping 50-sheet capacity), as does the fax and printer. The set up is a breeze. The print quality on black and white documents could be a bit crisper on the regular setting, but if you use the best print image setting, it looks very good. The color prints out bright and vibrant and the selling point for me was the fact that there are dual trays for media--the bottom one holds 150 sheets of paper and the other holds either 4x6 cards, photo paper, or envelopes, so no more having to take out the letterhead paper and place in envelopes (which is a dream come true)! Before purchasing this machine, I bought a HP, a Cannon, and a Brother MFC, all which I returned, before I finally settled on the Lexmark X7170. Bottom line, I have found this to be an excellent machine. If you don't mind it's big size (which I don't), then don't hesitate to buy it.
This Camera is NOT being marketed as a PRO Digital SLR, if your a pro, buy a Pro Camera!..For 95% of us this an Unbelievable tool for under a grand...Shop around for Memory and It will come in at under a thousand dollars! I own the Sony F717...The Nikon 8700, this Camera, and an old Fuji 2meg...This Sony is the best of the bunch. I got the Sony F717, and loved it, wanted more Pixels for larger prints so I bought the Nikon...mistake!...I am one of the few reviewers who owns both so let me tell you the Image quality/Fleshtone reproduction/Ease of use/and auto-mode...is MUCH better with the SONY. I gave my Nikon to my daughter. For a serious tool that you can set on AUTO, for most shots this camera is great. The F828 does a better job at focusing than the Nikon, I couldnt believe the shots I was missing with the Nikon, and the Nikon had a Blue cast to the portrait shots, and I still cant figure out why. If you are reading this and are not a pro but want excellent photos, especially of people, this camera is great!...review the Olympus 8meg...the Canon 8meg...or the Konica/Minolta 8meg...avoid the NIKON 8700, unless you just must have that name brand hanging from your neck...Digital SLR's are still stuck at 6megs which to me is an insult to the consumer, Most of us dont have the discipline to carry around all the lenses anyway, My film SLR with lenses has been in my closet for years since I bought my first Digital. Read the Digital Camera review sites, this camera is listed as one of the FASTEST and BEST cameras ever reviewed...BUY this with confidence...Hope this has been helpfull to most of the consumers, I was tired of the SONY bashing, when to me there is nothing better.
Pumps out the bass, however I there is a slight clicking noise. Only running a Pyle 1000w peak amp, and smelled some voice-coil.also, also It gets really hot really quick. Could just be a bad one.[update] after some months the clicking is gone, and I seems better overall
My experience exactly mirrors that of one of the other reviewers of this product. I lost the software for this recorder in a move, and cannot find any information on how to obtain new software on the Panasonic Web site. It is bad enough that I would have to buy it (On HPs site, for example, you can conveniently download the software for their electronic products for free), but I can't even find any information on how to buy it. The recorder I bought for $100 is now virtually useless to me. Never again.
it is a great head seti wear it for up to 8 hours a day and it is very comfortable and does not hurt my ear at allit fits well and does not feel like it is going to fall off constantlyplenty of cord and the volume controls are easy to work withthe mute button does make a click sound that the other end can hear but that is my only real complaint with itall in all it is a great head set especially for people that wear glasses it is very comfortable as opposed to a dual ear head set
The radio sounds wonderful. You can turn it all the way up to 32 on the volume scale and it sounds like a small stereo boombox. You can set the alarm so that you can wake up to the sounds of your favorite CD. The clock radio is small and compact so that you can take it with you on vacations. It has a headphone jack on the side (and the radio sounds even better with stereo headphones).So why didn't I give this excellent clock radio 5 stars? Because the gray digital numerals are a little hard to read. With the radio on the dresser right next to where I sleep, it's no problem. And the 3 fluorescent light settings help a little bit, too. But from more than 5 feet away, you have to squint or have the clock radio aimed right at your line of vision to see the time. So when I'm in front of the mirror getting dressed and I glance over to see the time, sometimes I can see it and sometimes I can't.So if you want an easy to read display, I would look for a clock radio that has a clearer numerical display. But if you keep the radio close to the bed, then this shouldn't be a problem. And the radio sounds so good that I had no problem with obeying my wife and moving my Panasonic boombox to the office.
Sound quality is good. Just ever so slightly uncomfortable on the ears.
Chip condition and shiping dates were great.... but not compatible a suggested. Had to put the old 64M chip back into my Toshiba Satellite 2060CDS computer.
I bought the iRiver iMP50 for jogging. The anti-skip doesn't work well at all. Don't buy it for jogging.I tried CD-R, CD-RWs, and regular CDs. Despite the anti-skip settings that I tried, it would not play more than about 5 mins without starting to skip. Then it never recovers properly. Even if I held it fairly still, a technique that works great with my 4-year old Panasonic player, it just continues to skip, play a second or two, then skip some more. In order to get it playing again, I had to stop completely and hold it perfectly still, or better yet, turn it off, then back on. Then it will play for another 5 mins (or 2 mins for regular music CDs).Menu system is confusing. It takes a while to get used to, but if it would just work properly while jogging, I'd put up with that.
I bought this software for a trip to state-line res. It was not on the map, even though it was built in 1979. I end up having to buy a current map from wildlife resources. This purchase was a waste of time and money both. The interface was cluncky and difficult to use. Switching areas requires switching between 6 different disks. There limited symbols that can be placed on the map. The is no draw feature to draw on the map. overall its just easier to purchase a good map for the area you are interested in and forget trying to use this package
The tapes worked great i had no problems what so ever the tapes were picture perfect,you couldn,t get any better than.
As with most items, there are always better alternatives for more money. This unit is a great price/quality bargain. I wanted to replace my 6 year old CRT monitor with a 19 inch flat apnel from a company I recognized at a reasonable cost. I have had a good experience with other Acer products and when this item was available at a good price after rebate (even with a shipping charge) I placed an order. I was a little nervous about shipping damage and possible dead pixels, but it came in only a few days in perfect conditiion and with no dead pixels. It is bright and clear, and actually fairly good looking (certainly subjective). Every bit as good a the more expensive monitors at work. Would recommend Amazon and Acer to anyone.
I have had the Opteka battery grip for about three weeks and I think it is the best addition for the Rebel XTI that you can get. It adds a sense of control in the hand that was missing from this small bodied digital slr. I recently went to a butterfly exhibit in Grand Rapids and had a 300mm telephoto/macro lens on the camera and the larger grip gave my hand the extra stability to shoot very close to the butterflys with no hand shake at all.If you buy nothing else for your digital Rebel camera you should get this grip. As an added bonus you get two additional batteries! I priced the batteries at our local Best Buy $45.95 each. The cost of the two batteries covers the cost of both the batteries and the grip.
Worked wonderful for 9 months. Well 8.75 months. Then some screen lag and synch errors with the sound for a week before dying. Dead Dead and Dead. The cost of repair is more then the value of the unit, under their warranty. I'd advise against getting this unit unless you don't need one that lasts for some reason.
I purchased this recorder for my 87 year old father and needed something simple to use that is high enough quality for the price. I tested it myself and then showed him how to use it. (Older people have difficulties with technology). It has large enough buttons for his fingers and he seemed to pick up on how it works quite easily. He enjoys it for bible studies so he can play it back later when he gets home since he sometimes misses hearing things due to his age. This also keeps him busy with something to do and he really enjoys his new toy and talking out loud now. (Maybe I shouldh't have bought it). Anyway, my brother sent him a digital one but I knew that wouldn't work out....too complicated. This is a great little recorder for using at studies, or reading out loud essays or memoirs and I would place the recorded sound quality at average to good.
If you are an aspiring filmmaker, or even an experienced one, DV is a wonderful option! And other than the $100,000 HDDV cameras, you can't find anything that beats this camera, especially when you add on the anamorphic lens, which allows you to shoot in 16:9 without losing any resolution.Whoever said Sundance doesn't accept DV hasn't paid attention. Last year, over 1/3 of all accepted FEATURE films at Sundance were DV. And the two the sold for the most $$$...both shot on DV. The cinematographer award went to a DV filmmaker (who shot Spkike Lee's Bamboozled, also shot on DV), and was yet a different film than the two big money winners.My advice is to take a very close look at this camera if you have filmmaking aspirations. DV is the only sensible format. My other advice is to NEVER waste money on film school. Spend that money on making 3 or 4 DV films. You'll learn way more, and may even make something worthy of a great festival like Sundance.But isn't this supposed to be a review about the AG-DVX100a? This camera blows me away. Blown up on the big screen, it looks slightly fuzzy compared to 35mm, but on a big screen TV, it looks wonderful, and MOST films made by indie filmmakers have a very short and limited release theatrically (if at all). Most are seen on cable or rented at the video store. The DVX 100a shoots in progressive scan. That gives it incredible resolution on a prog. scan DVD player and HDTV. It shoots a 24 frames per second (the same as film) if you have aspirations of transferring to 35mm at some point. And transferring to 35mm is about 10% of the cost of shooting on it, granted it's not the same quality. But if you shoot at 24P, editing software will automatically convert it to NTSC for you if transferring to film doesn't become an option. No issues at all.This camera will truly blow you away if you compare its quality to that of past Sundance DV successes like Blair Witch, Tadpole, Pieces of April (which won an Oscar for best supporting actress), and Open Water.Nobody I've ever met that wasn't brainwased from their wasted time and money at film school was ever disastisfied with the quality of this camera. Buy the camera, make a business card that says filmmaker, and go make a great looking film with this camera. You'll be amazed.
I ordered this for my 1996 240sx and it worked flawlessly with the double din I installed! happy customer! A+
This is easy to use, and in our car a real tension reliever. Directions were easy to follow and our 1st time using we were driving at peak traffic time into an unfamiliar city. No problems seeing,or hearing, volume adj was fine. Plenty of time to follow directions. Took us to our destination address with no problems, stress free. When stopping for gas or food it recalculates quickly. We love it. Its our new best friend.
I've had this card for over 6 months and I've always kept my drivers up to date and have had no problems at all. I play all the latest games and currently am addicted to Star Wars Galaxies and it runs it well on Windows XP and 2000.I've used ATI for years but this is by far their best product.
This lightweight cassette player lives up to the &quot;sports&quot; title. It handled many full-on workouts in the gym without skipping a beat. It also held its own out on the road, lasting through an entire 15-mile jog without missing a single note. The headphones didn't exhibit any of the hiss and bounce that you might find coming from other cassette players. The only thing this player couldn't handle was the Jeep Cherokee that ran over while on a bike trip.
I bought the PA088UZ to use on Vista laptop. It arrived with Spec Sheet clearly stating it is supported on Vista. Vista does not load drivers. Targus Customer Support says Vista is not supported and offers no solution. It does now appear that Vista has been removed from the Targus product web advertisement.Net: there are alternative non-Targus products that provide this support for Vista, but not this one.
I just received my SD550 an hour ago and proceeded to insert the PQI 2 gig memory card and try it out. The camera works great but I am suffering from some digital noise in the video clips. When I use the worthless 32 meg memory card (that comes with the camera) the noise is not present. I am not sure who is at fault, Canon or PQI. Beware of what memory card you get with this camera. Now I have a major hassle on my hands to discover who is at fault, the memory card mfr or Canon. I am not happy about this. I thought all SD memory cards were created equal. Please post here your results with the video record to share what memory cards work and which ones don't. Maybe I have a defective memory card? Here comes a bunch of calls to Canon, PQI, and the sellers. :-( Not happy.I use my camera mainly to record video. I have the old Powershot S400 and was very frustrated with it's limit of 300 seconds per clip. At least the SD550 only has a 1 gig memory limit. I will need to follow up with another post.I give the camera 4 stars for now, it may be the memory card fault. I unfortunately got the ugly gold color after the seller promised mine would be silver. Does it comes in silver?
After reading the one negative review, I was hesitant to buy this item. I figured that even thought it "looked cheap," placing it on a wall visibile from the back door, but far enough away for any potential burglar to get a good look at anything more than the flashing LED, would be all I needed. On the contrary. When it arrived, I was impressed by the quality of this little pad. It looks solid and is well-designed. I'm going to place it closer to the back door, more easily visible by anyone coming to the door. It's a well-build, attractive and realistic looking security keypad. The small red and green LEDs are obvious enough to see, without being "phony" looking. I'm going to buy a 2nd keypad for the patio entrance area.
I always purchase my tape from this vendor. Fast shipping, lowest price I have found.
For the money, this little gem has brought a lot of joy to my teenage daughter. I installed a movie she really likes and asked her to see this. She went nuts and has enjoyed using it ever since. Didn't take long to figure out how to use it. Could not have been more pleased with it!
It seems that this unit is either loved or hated by people. I found it to be a very good product (and no, I don't sell Garmin GPS units and I'm not an employee). This is my first car navigation GPS, but I've used several handheld units in conjunction with maps.One has to wonder if maybe Garmin is making this unit in two different factories, one with its act together and one... not so much, to have this disparity in reviews. I will relate to you my experiences with it, which were generally positive.First, it has never locked up on me, and the longest I've waited for a signal on startup has been maybe 45 seconds to 1 minute. That was in the middle of downtown Seattle.The spoken directions were very nice, though the voice is a bit mechanical. The voice gives you street names and distances, which is almost as good as a good navigator riding shotgun. If you happen to be in the thick of traffic and didn't hear the announcement, just press the "SPEAK" button and the message will repeat.I was visiting Seattle for a few days. I've never been there prior to my trip. All in all it got me around very well as far as I can tell. The route feature was fairly nice, but I had a couple quibbles with it. First, there was no easy way to tell it that I've reached the next destination on the route, so the only way to get it to take me to the next stop was to drive past my destination a bit sometimes. Secondly, I was on an 11 stop route, starting at my hotel and ending there again. It worked beautifully for the first four stops, but decided to give up and return me to my hotel. I deleted the first four stops in the route and then restarted it. After that, it worked like a charm.In familiar territory (Phoenix, AZ) it picks very sensible routes and the route exclusion feature is very powerful, able to rule out types of roads, specific roads, and even draw a rectangular avoid area on the map. By default, the route finder will find a least time route, but that can be configured to find shortest distance, or off-road (straight line). The 2720 can also be set to prompt you for the method it should use.The remote, as far as I'm concerned, is not terribly useful. It's just another item to get lost in your car.The number of locations programmed into the unit is amazing. In addition to the obvious food, lodging, and gas locations it has banks and ATMs, retail shopping, entertainment venues, and even veterinarians. You can search by name or by category, so if you're jonesing for Italian, it will find it for you.Overall, I would recommend this unit if you can get one that works properly. I've not had the problems that have vexed others, luckily. I am still running the 2.50 version of the software.
I needed a small footprint TV and after screening both the Toshiba and the Sharp Aquos 19" LCDs with aDVD player, I opted for this one due to one factor: picture. I'd had great success with the Toshiba Regza 23" with DVD player, and this one is as good, if not better. Picture quality is extraordinary. I run cable so regular cable and HD are both received. I seriously can't tell the different between regular cable and HD due to this TV and it's QAM tuners. I just get an excellent picture, excellent sound, and a reliable name - Toshiba.
This was my second pair of these. I had to buy them again after my dog ATE my first pair that I had for over 2 years, and couldn't stand buying anything else. They have a great bottom end and sound pretty damn good. I use them as in-ear-monitors for playing live drums with my band, and every day at work hooked up to my Zune. The best thing is the cable is replaceable, so they're not garbage if you ruin the cable. I snagged the cable on a sharp piece of metal at work and caused a short. I bought a $20 replacement and they were good as new. The earbuds are super efficient too so they can get LOUD!!!!! without distorting. You can get better ones but you'll pay hundreds more.
I've had this camera for over a year now, and I still love it. It's simple to use, and it produces great pictures. I still get comments occasionally about how clear the pictures are, and I'm always amazed and the clarity.The zoom leaves something to be desired, but it's as good as it gets for the price you're paying. I would love a killer zoom, but it takes a bit more out of my pocketbook than I'm willing to part with!It's simple to upload pictures to my computer, and I've never had any problems figuring out how to use the camera. There are plenty of fancy features I never use.There are nicer cameras out there, but for the price you'll pay, this is a great bargain. Quality pictures and ease of use make this a good buy.
These new speakers work perfect and sound great!! They have sturdy construction and typical mounting for a 6.5 in speaker. I would buy these again for another vehicle.
Who makes it? Sunpak or Slick? Who cares? (If I remember correctly, my old slick branded Pistol Grip Ballsocket Head was bigger). This is still the best way to quickly and firmly hold a camera on a tripod. Still or video.A 3 way head is OK for shooting a flower that you don't expect to suddenly get up and run across the room. But when a subject is active this Pistol Grip Ballsocket Head with Quick-Release Plate allows you to quickly reposition the camera, re-lock, and shoot with the steadiness you use a tripod for in the first place.The Quick-Release Plate and Bubble Level are nice to have, but it's the Pistol Grip you will appreciate most.
Unbelievable device, sound quality is fantastic (iPod quality, at least) as is the satellite signal (in Durham, NC). Like owning 100 iPods at once. I'm really surprised that this thing isn't more popular.
The camcorder is very nice. It is inexpensive compared to others. It is nice and small. It fits in a small purse. It takes nice still pic's and video. It takes the small disks and they are not rewrites so if you video something thats it. They are also expensive. around 15- 20.00 for 3. I bought a card that holds alot and used just that since it can be dowloaded and reused. Dont loose the power cord if you do it is impossible to get just a new one.
All indications seem that this is a great value with fine sound quality for the average listener. I am extremely happy with the product so far and I hope it will give me many years of enjoyment.
Nice bag, haven't received the camera yet to put into it, but I think it will work fine.
I discovered the new line of MacBook Pros the day after they became available for sale and immediately decided I was ready to upgrade. I've had a 13" 2.26GHz Core2 Duo mid-2009 MacBook Pro for a few months and since it was my main computer I decided a bigger screen was necessary, and the CPU upgrade would be awesome. I ordered through Amazon Prime and paid the extra $4 for overnight shipping and it arrived yesterday. I considered buying through Apple but the $150 tax savings with Amazon Prime is a no-brainer. I would have loved if Amazon had the anti-glare screen option even if it was a little more expensive but I'll live. I had a great cheap anti-glare (matte coating) screen protector from eBay on my 13" and just ordered one for my new 15".The packaging was great. The main white MBP box was packed inside two layers of plain brown cardboard boxes, so it was well protected. For cheaper, less-fragile items I don't always understand why Amazon occasionally uses bigger boxes, but for something this fragile and expensive I welcome that. Once I opened the main white box I saw the usual stuff: the power cable, the manuals and discs, and of course the MBP. The MBP was enclosed in a plastic sheet which comes off easily.Once I booted the MBP I was surprised at how quickly it arrived at the desktop, given that the hard drive is a plain old 5400 RPM. I assume the CPU accounts for that extra speed. It was nice and snappy, but I knew I wouldn't be using an HDD, rather an SSD. I also had an 8gb kit of RAM I would replace the 4gb with.I sold my 'old' MacBook Pro with it's original hard drive and kept the 60gb solid state drive I had been using for a few months. I had previously upgraded from a 2008 unibody MacBook with the same SSD and it worked no problem in the 13" MBP, but that was not the case with this new early 2011 MBP. The machine starts fine with the 500gb HDD that it came with, which is to be expected, but it won't boot from the SSD. It freezes at the Apple logo with no spinning indicator. I assume it's because of the significant change in hardware. I tried booting from my old Snow Leopard DVD and repairing permissions but no luck. I had a second 60gb SSD with Windows 7 installed (via boot camp) which started fine but at least 10 drivers needed to be installed. I used the Boot Camp installer on the Snow Leopard DVD and all installed well in Win7. Luckily I do not need to use Vista or XP on this machine since Apple has announced that only Win7 is supported for these early 2011 MBPs.After I finished getting Windows 7 back running properly I wiped the OSX SSD (I have backups on a network drive) and re-installed Snow Leopard. I did not monitor the installation but it definitely installed quickly. Of course the SSD and new RAM accounts for a lot of that speed, but the CPU definitely is quicker than the Core2 Duo I've been used to.Once I was up and running in Snow Leopard I was pleased with the smoothness of the machine. Time will tell whether there are any issues and I'll be sure to update with any new findings or problems. I will say that if you can find good prices on an SSD (even a 60gb is enough for many) and an 8gb RAM upgrade it will definitely make the MacBook Pro experience much more enjoyable.UPDATE 3-15-2011:I've now had this laptop for a couple of weeks and I have to say it's exceeded my expectations. I ordered an anti-glare screen protector and painstakingly applied it so now I have no problems with glare. I also ordered a new stand so now it sits at an angle which allows for better airflow out the back vent. I installed SmcFanControl to be able to monitor the internal temperatures and can adjust the fan speed in case it runs a little hot. I've installed Windows 7 in a virtual machine and no longer intend on using boot camp as I don't like having to close all my Mac apps and things to reboot into Windows, so I just run it in a VM and all runs well.One thing I've noticed though is that Google Chrome takes up a LOT of CPU resources and increases the temp by 15 to 20 degrees and I can't figure out why. It's a fresh install with no extensions so I guess I won't be using Chrome unless they resolve that. It's not an issue with the laptop but I figured those Chrome fans out there would like to know that I've had an unfortunate experience with it on this MBP.Finally, it runs pretty cool on average but when I run a VM or a few things at once it does tend to heat up and I end up turning up the fan speed with SmcFanControl. There are only minor quirks, otherwise it's great! Once I have some more free time I'll try some games, such as a port of GTA San Andreas, and update with how they run and what happens to the MBP.UPDATE 2 on 4-11-2011:I decided that I would sell my month-old MBP on eBay and splurge on the high-resolution anti-glare version directly from Apple. I received a $100 student discount and ended up paying $150 tax since I ordered directly from the Apple web store. My new MBP was shipped from China over the weekend. I have to say that it is amazing. The high resolution is almost too high and the small text can hurt your eyes even if you have relatively good eyesight like me (I'm 22 so no reading glasses anytime soon hopefully). However being able to see more on the screen can be a blessing, as it reduces the need for scrolling on web pages and documents.As for the anti-glare part of the screen, it looks great and I'm able to use it outside with very few issues. The anti-glare protector I had on the previous MBP was fine but there's nothing like an actual anti-glare screen. Plus I am happier with the silver bezel than I initially expected. I ended up paying just over $2000 which is a crazy investment for a college student but I know that its resale value will stay high and it will last me much longer than my previous HP and Dell notebooks. Overall I have no regrets and praise these new MacBook Pros highly.
In my opinion this is the only case for the palm pilot. It costs a bit more but you get what you pay for. It is an excellent value and it looks great. I would just warn folks about the Rhino pinch. If you are not careful you may close it too fast and get your hand pinched. Ouch! It is not the cases fault and in this case &quot;no pain no gain&quot; I still give it 5 stars!
First- the positives:The camera is super easy to use. I had it out of the box and within one minute was taking pictures. I installed the software for downloading pictures without reading any manuals, and got the pictures off it super easily. The pictures look great! So I have been very happy with very little effort.Now- the negatives:The camera [eats] through batteries like you can not believe. I have not bought the hydride batteries which will hopefully work better- but on regular batteries you can take about 20 pictures with the LCD on before it runs out of juice. No kidding- no joke. If you turn the LCD off, it lasts longer (but also you can't really compose your image in the same way, so it is preferable to have the LCD on).Some of the straightforward shots had poor focus. Not many- only about 1 out of 12.. but some of those photos were my favorites. Oh well... I guess I'll have to figure out how to control the focus manually.
I took one look at this case on thermaltakes web site and decided I had to have it. I used the case to upgrade one of my existing computers and here are my thoughts:Pros -1. Removable mother board tray. Release two thumb screws and its out.2. 5 individual hard drive trays that install at 90 degrees. No bulky hard drive cages to deal with. Snap in and out easily. Anti-shock mounting screws for each hard drive.3. Floppy enclosure removes out the front of the case. Holds two 3.5 devices.4. Hard drive rails included and can be found mounted to the back side of each 5.25 bay cover.5. Plenty of hardware to mount your stuff.6. Oversized fan in back! Very cool and blue.7. Black aluminum but very light.8. Easy to open. Secures with lock.9. Compatible with water cooling systems.10. Processor temperature ran very cool compared to old caseCONS-1. Front panel cabling routed in such a way that two bottom hard drive trays would not install when drives where attached. Had to reroute front panel cabling. Not difficult but annoying.2. No instructions included. The screws used to mount the hard drives are not the same due to the anti-shock feature and anyone not familiar with this type of feature might use the wrong screws to mount the hard drives.I'd give this case 5 stars but for the last two items. Minor details that are easily overcome. I am looking to buy 2 more of these cases and upgrading all my towers.
This was a refurbished version, but it works well all the same, although the right cd tray now sticks, and needs to be given a nudge before it will open/close. the sound is a little tweety, not as full as i'd like, but thats to be expected from many flat systems w/o subs, i really like the looks and lights, and the functions are plenty
I saw these headphones for $5 here on Amazon and thought I would give them a try. I wanted a pair of closed full cup headphones with a volume slider to remedy a problem with my Rio Volt SP150 (its lack of decent volume even at 40) these headphones are okay I guess, but the sound on them is crap, even if I plug them into my old CD player which has perfect high volume. These will probably make fairly good Computer headphones as PC's usually put out higher volume than CD players. I guess I'll just hafta deal with the earbuds that came with my Rio.I could've gotten the same pair of phones at Big Lots for around the same price, maybe lower, but after S&H; on these suckers its $15, I should've been smart and got the Jensen JF 20's for $19.
I am a serious radio-geek, and the Sangean ATS-909 is a great little radio, the best general-coverage/multiband radio I have ever owned. Period.Weighing less than two pounds and smaller than a hardback book, this radio goes anywhere you do...camping, hiking, roadtrips, it's right there with you. With telescoping FM/Shortwave and internal AM ferrite-bar antennas (and a jack for an external AM/Shortwave antenna), you can pull in signals from your immediate region, and from all over the world.The user has the choice of tuning in stations directly with the keypad on the front of the radio, or by using the continuous-tuning knob on the side. The radio also has built-in station pre-set memories, a 24-hour clock and a sleep-timer.Despite a its small size, the built-in speaker yields good sound, and a stereo audio jack is offered for external headphones or amplified speakers.FM performance is particularly hot. Living on the third-floor, I am able to pick up FM stations all over the quad-state (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin & Michigan) region, some more than 200 miles away -- and that's just with the built-in telescoping whip antenna! Selectivity is great, enabling the user to pick out weak stations from between the metro powerhouses.AM Performance is good too, as I am able to hear AM stations from all over the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, most just with the built-in ferrite-bar antenna. Despite my living just a mile from the local 5,000watt "Radio Disney" outlet, the ATS-909's dual-conversion design and adjustable-gain prevent receiver-overload and reject almost all false-images and harmonics which tend to plague most portable radios. Longwave-band performance is decent but really needs an external antenna.On the Shortwave/Ham Radio bands, you can hear decently with the telescoping whip antenna, but you really need an outside wire antenna to get what most radio-geeks would call good reception. Still, I was able to hear the HP1RCP 10-watt beacon (28.177Mhz) in Cerro Jefe, Panama (and many other low-powered beacons from around the world) with just an indoor "Slinky" antenna. Not bad for a little radio that fits in your hand!If this radio has a downside, I would have to say it is the way it sucks down a set of batteries. The ATS-909 is powered by 4 AA batteries (or an external AC adaptor), and the continous-use life-expectancy for a set of Alkalines is somewhere around 10 hours. (Intermittent use yields longer battery life) I use the AC adapter at home, and bring spare-batteries in the field.Long story short, the Sangean ATS-909 cannot compete head-to-head with bigger communications-grade (Yaesu, Kenwood, JRC) desktop receivers, but for its size, sensitivity, portability and overall performance, you just can't beat it with a stick or a spoon. A brilliantly-designed little radio, and I recommend it highly.
I have five of these hubs now. My two oldest are about 3 years old. They just keep working.I have two other brands of hubs that are now doorstops, so I ordered two d-links to replace them.The complaints other people have about this device are quite mild to me.Are the lights sometimes annoying? -- for the one in my bedroom it is slightly noticeable, but not annoying.Are the outlets too close? had a problem once with an old fat USB stick-- but hey there are seven ports, stick it in an end one and leave the adjacent port empty (unless you always need all 7 ports)There's no outlet ports in the rear, or side-- True, but I have yet to find a usb hub that neatens the cable clutter this device is no better or worse than another hub arrangement. They all make a cable mess!!Never had a problem with insufficient power to a USB device.For me annoying things are things that don't work or stop working. This sucker is reliable, no matter what I plug into it, and I have two devices with 3 years on them, which is better than the belkin device I had that failed in less than a year, or my other brand which went bad after 2 years of intermittent use.It may not be super cool looking, but it gets the job done with little aggravation.
I had problems with power supply unit of my notebook. I tried changing battery and ac adapter. This COMPAQ Presario 3000 AC Adapter works fine with my notebook but I had some other issue and my oder adapter was found to be ok. so I returned the product. Accessory ginie were very helpful and prompt in response.thanksDinesh
I cut the bag open and tons of loose ink spilled out all over me and my space. It was unusable.
This is the best Ipod ever!! I love it. It easily replaces me sandisk mp3 player. I love listening to this thing. ON tthe bus, at lunch, at recess. Even when i am doing homework. =). But there is just one problem with it. All the accesories that are needed for this thing. Like one of those hard plastic cases. There goes one month of my allowance. And than the docks and the speakers! I am looking for a speaker system for my ipod under $40. But its not going well. But besisdes that this thing is the best!!!! BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!
No difference compared to another good cable costing 1/2 as much.Don't believe me - buy and then return it, or just save yourselfthe trouble. Monster preys on perfectionists. Those peoplegiving such great reviews don't know the difference betweenan ohm and plastic.
I bought this one to replace the old Wacom PenPartner that can no longer be installed in my 64 bit Windows 7 system. After the installation is completed, it works great in Photoshop CS5 with pressure sensitivity. There are a few things you must do to get it to work to avoid the nasty Tablet version mismatch when firing up Photoshop.1. Uninstall all Wacom related drivers and disable all Wacom tablet services2. go to the manufacturer's website at [...] (or search the web for "uc logic pen tablet") and download latest driver.3. It's best to do this step after a clean reboot of the system, then install the driver until a point where you're prompted to plug in the tablet. Then allow the system to reboot after installation is finished.4. After system reboot, Windows then will try to install drivers for the new tablet device. Wait until it is finished, then draw something on the tablet with the pen. This causes Windows to install some more drivers. Then when all that is finished, you may be asked for another reboot. Allow the system to reboot.I found this cheap tablet works way better than my old Wacom. Enjoy.
As would be expected in a Lexmark product, it performs flawlessly, and offers good value as compared to a competing HP product.
I've only had this camera for a few days, but it has already far surpassed my expectations. Any/all reservation I had after reading other reviews, have been eliminated. So far it has performed flawlessly and does everything I wanted (and a lot more).
I bought one for my husband and one for myself, and we both love it! It's even smaller than it looks in the picture, the sound is great (especially for such a tiny unit) and it clips on securely. I generally clip it to my shirt pocket or collar, and I haven't had any problems with it slipping. Can't beat it - especially at this price!
This router works fine. The reason I didn't give it five stars is that it did not provide configuration software for mac users.
Bought it for another product in the same batch from Amazon.Thought the other one is DOA, made an exchange, same thing happened, started to suspect the battery could be the problem, change to the other one, it works. Use multimeter to check:one measure 3V, the other 1V. It should be called UltraCrap. Do not buy it.
This KVM switch was the ONLY KVM that has worked with my wireless keyboard and mouse. I have a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse and also have a Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse and they have both worked flawlessly with this KVM switch. So far so good. If you have the need for a KVM switch, I would not recommend any other switch besides this one. I have used numerous Belkin switches and have had nothing but problems with those. Go IOGEAR!
I've been using ear phones and ear buds for several decades now, from home stereo to walkman to 1st gen iPod to phone with MP3 to laptop to iPhone/iPad. It's all consumer low end ear buds that come with the device. Only a heavy-bass Sony Walkman in the late 1980s gave me strongest bass..until I tried these Monster Turbine ear buds. All I can say is...WOW!I followed instruction booklet on fitting the ear piece, as it stated the amount of bass is highly depending on the fit. After settling on a pair that fits, I started to play bass-heavy pop/dance music. The first hour I was both in awe (at the bass), but also confused at certain mid-range that got muffed/muted. I thought it was a bad set as my other ear buds were fine. I decided to follow the 100 hour breaking in procedure. I heard no more muffed/muted sound afterward. I started to expand listening to other types of sound. The contemporary / big band instrumental and also classical music were nice as the individual or grouped instruments (e.g., strings) were pretty clear to me. Whether they are faithfully reproduced, I have no idea as I'm not a musician.I later bought a pair of the Turbine Pro Copper through Amazon (so not a fake), broken that one in and compared. Using the same ear tips, most of the time I swear I couldn't really hear that much difference (maybe subtle and more refined but that's beyond nit-picking). I do feel more comfortable taking this pair out in public, as the dark chrome/black is not likely to attract unwanted attention.I am real happy with these Monster Turbine ear buds, especially with the strong but refined bass. They look very attractive as typical of Monster products. But unlike their overpriced cables, there is actually real substance into these "in ear speakers".
I use these headphones with the Iriver H320, before these i used sennheiser ear buds and the sony 71's, they sound good but are produced really cheap. I love intense bass and crisp highs and i had to lower my bass and treble settings when i switched to the Shures. I'm a drummer and i'm very particular when it comes to the sound quality and clarity of my music. These head phones deliver unmatched sound, clarity and stay in the ear, i'm curious to hear what the more expensive Shures sound like.I read a lot of reviews on these headphones after i owned them for a year. For people to say they dont have bass must not have took 2 minutes and 30 seconds to try on the other tips(they come with 9 options for your convience). People who say that they broke in 9 months dont take care of their equipment. Patience is a virtue and always take care of what you got.
This is my second Harmony remote. I was so impressed with the first one which I use in our great room area, that I bought a second to use in the theater room. It's wonderful to press one function button and have all the components that you need be prepared for whatever it is that you are wanting to do. A "TV" button turns on the set, the receiver, the cable box, and even selects the proper input for that action. The same goes for "Watch movie, Listen to CD, etc. The programming is a little time consuming, but easy, as it is all done on your computer. You simply take note of all your components, their model numbers, and how you want them to coordinate and fill in the blanks on Logitech's website. It then programs the remote via USB cable and you are ready to go.This is so much faster and easier than playing hide and seek with several remotes. If you're in the market for a universal remote give this one serious consideration!
These are great headphones for the price and work well with Messenger and Skype. They are a bit uncomfortable after awhile, so that could be improved, but the overall sound quality and adjustable volume/mute controls are easy to use and reliable.
This is a great product, I highly recommend it. This is probably the smallest enclosure you can get. It means, however, that it has no real cooling system nor any shock protection incase you drop it or something. My family runs five of them (all with different hard drives) more or less continuously with no overheating problems. They never even feel remotely warm. Also, I've banged mine around a few times, but they kept on working. Installation is extremely easy; just slide the hard drive in and screw the end on. It comes with a special USB cord that lets it get power from two ports and still lets you plug a second low power device into the second port. It has a place to plug in an AC power adapter if you only want to plug it in to one USB port, but you have to go by the adapter on your own (specs in manual). If you try to run it off of only one USB port and no AC power the computer will cut the power to that port (to protect against surges) if power consumption exceeds USB standards during heavy hard drive usage.
Very good sound coming from this unit. However, it would benefit from a larger internal memory capacity and smaller size. Ear buds are too big and feel uncomfortable after prolonged time.
Hard to lose this remote . MUCH BETTER SIZE than the one the unit came with. Dont need glasses to read the keys and buttons.
The SR-1 is a great package combining good sensitivity and selectivity with good audio in a featherweight package. AM &amp; FM reception are both quite good (although the ear buds are needed for FM since the wire serves as the antenna) with the ability to pick up AM stations several hundred miles away at night. The internal speaker sounds good considering the tiny size of this radio, but it's not room filling sound. The ear buds sound decent, but as other reviewers have stated there are better options available... but I'd only recommend it for music as news / sports sounds fine with the set provided. The only ergonomic problem with this radio is that it is hard to use some of the controls with the radio in its supplied pouch. Battery life is great and it only uses a single AAA cell.Overall I'd highly recommend this radio as a take anywhere means of staying in touch with what's going on or to listen during a commute. It has been recently discontinued by Sangean so act fast if you're interested and find one still in stock.
Excellent monitor and has high quality image!!!this monitor worth the price,DVI & VGA,widescreen,it has everything and nice design!!i recommended if you are looking for one!!
After having a customer bring her computer in 3 times due to the operating system having been corrupted, I discovered that she had been installing the drivers for this printer each time she took her newly repaired computer home. I attempted to do an install of the drivers myself, and found that the drivers cannot be installed independently of the software, and that the software is horridly bloated in terms of installation space and processor usage. I highly suggest looking to another manufacturer for a Printer / Scanner / Copier that will meet your needs.
The Monster Clamps and Corner Trim, PN 104148-00, package supplied by Amazon, has the "Flat (20 pcs)" and "Mini" boxes checked. However the clamps are too narrow to fit the regular Monster Superflat Mini cable! The actual width of the cable is 0.560 inch (14.23 mm) the clamp space for the cable is only 0.504 inch (12.80 mm) wide. Not enough room to hold the cable flat. The clamps pinch the sides of the cable and ends up looking worse than no clip at all. To top this off even the clamps included with the 50 ft rolls of SuperFlat Mini cable are the same width and have been for a year or two. Monster needs to check this out and get the right parts in these two products.
This case came with my mini disc player and i was not satisfied at all. the band does slide on my arm. with the one extra mini disc in the pouch i was unable to close it without having it pop open. the one thing i absolutly like about this product is... well... NOTHING. i can however give this case 2 stars because it prevents scratches. finally if there are any recomedations to buy this product, DON'T listen to them.
For the first year or so I had the headphones, I noticed nothing wrong with them. I guess I was so thrilled to have a set of "pro" headphones that whatever happened I blamed on the computer. However, after noticing that especially high notes did not come out crisply but instead were just scratchy static, and very low bass made the same static-y sound, I sent them to Sennheiser to have them replaced, thinking I must have damaged them somehow. The new ones are just as bad... I don't know why, but they are a fine set if you aren't annoyed at a bit of static, or if you arne't that picky, but quite honestly I wouldn't recommend them.
This is a great camcorder for beginners and professionals at a good price! I recommend this camcorder to all ages. I love making movies with my friends! And its a great gift for any occasion! So I recommend buying this camcorder!!!
I had tried this product in the past, and found it didn't work better than my ColorVision Spyder, so I returned it. I recently upgraded to Windows 7 on my AMD X2 5600 with Asus M2Ne motherboard, and the Colorvision unit is not compatible with Windows 7 64-bit. I am a semi-pro photographer - I am reasonably picky about color accuracy on my monitor. Although the Spyder was cheap, it did its job. I needed a replacement and the Huey Pro was recommended to me by a fellow photographer.I just purchased a consumer quality 25" monitor - terrible for color proofing, but I wanted the larger screen. I am keeping my Samsung 191T for color proofing. I am providing all of this information because it appears from the reviews than many people are having difficulties with the Huey Pro, and I suspect there may be limited compatibility with certain system components.I first downloaded the latest drivers from the Pantone website - the driver supports 32- and 64-bit Windows 7. I am not having any problems with the way the Huey Pro functions. I will say that it is difficult to make the manual, visual adjustment to brightness and contrast in order to make the rings appear on the configuration screens, but I don't think this is critical, anyway, as I didn't care for the brightness it recommended. I lowered brightness and re-calibrated, with good results. The system is incredibly simple to use, and calibration is very quick. I love the "before" and "after" comparison mode.This is not a professional calibration system - those cost a lot more than I can justify spending. The system has successfully and simply calibrated my two, very different, LCD monitors. While they are not exactly identical in color, they are so similar that I believe my images can be viewed on most any calibrated monitor with reasonable accuracy.It is difficult to purchase a product with so many negative "did not work" reviews, but this product does work for me, and I am very happy with its performance.
If your looking to take the leap from roller mouse to optical this is the cheapest way in. The microsoft mouse is lighter than a roller mouse and moves easily over a desk top. Mine has been working without a problem for some time and no need to remove the built up goo off the rollers and ball any more. For the price you can't beat it. If you alread have a PS/2 mouse installed you can plug this in to a USB port and use both mice. I can use my old MS PS/2 roller mouse, the new optical mouse and the touchpad on my laptop at the same time. Mouse comes with software to customize nearly everything on the mouse and wheel feature is nice. For the current sale price and rebate you can not go wrong.
What else is there to say, it's long and it works. No complaints about this product.
The clasp is functional and easy to use.Takes some fine motor skills to adjust but works well.Some other ties I have used didn't work well but thesewere great!
making a review again.at first, the pad was bent on delievery.thought it should've been in a hard case and left a complaint.it turned out the back was pretty sticky and it helped to flatten the pad.although the folded area still has mark, the overall bent got pretty much improved.well, in a word, getting used to it and the pad itself is actually very satisfying.the reason i'm modifying the prior review is, they sent "another" pad!i just left a complaint here and didn't do anything else.no contact or request for refund or replace....what so ever.but, they just tried to make it up! what a surprise!i did never expect that and thank for their caring.that was really...something...anyway, this is why i changed my mind to give them my trust for their product.with that kind of spirit and mind, abosolutely.besides, once it got flattened enough, it's really working.big size, sticky back, excellently smooth surface, pretty thin not disturbing hands...... well, i just wish they find a better package.that's it. that's why i'm giving them a five star.
I researched a lot of GPS devices before choosing this one, and I am very happy with it. I take it on my bike and car, and took it with me on a recent trip to Colorado, hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park.Having a GPS on the bike really frees me up to be able to ride off in any direction, taking any roads I come to, and I never have to worry about getting lost. Plus I don't have to get a map out all the time. Say I'm out for a lazy ride just going wherever and a rain storm pops up. I just enter a destination or press 'home' on the Zumo, and I don't have to worry about trying to remember the route I took.The navigation engine works pretty well. Occasionally it will get confused by a vague address, but usually if you make sure you use common sense and don't let it do all the thinking for you, you'll be fine. An example of this: my workplace is at a large piece of property at the intersection of two roads, and it tells me to go a quarter mile past the entrance I usually use and make a u-turn.On a recent vacation, my rental car had the Hertz Neverlost GPS (Magellan) in it, and the Garmin's directions were equal or better in most situations (I had a local with me who was critiquing the results).The map info in my unit was already a little bit old, however--when directing me to a restaurant on my vacation, it had me going around in circles until I realized that the empty building I kept passing was most likely the former location of the restaurant, which was apparently no longer in business.The map updates seem a bit pricey to me (~$60).I don't live in a big metro area so I didn't bother with any of the traffic routing services. The XM Radio antenna is expensive, so I didn't go with that option either.The Zumo is advertised as having 'glove-friendly' touch-screen. It really does work well--even when using the on-screen keyboard layout to type in addresses and locations--the accuracy is spot-on.Installation on the bike is simple and took me about fifteen minutes. Bare leads are provided to attach the motorcycle mount to your battery--you may need to stop by the hardware store and get some spade terminals to attach it to your battery. You may want to attach it somewhere to switched power--I have mine directly to the battery, so I have to remember to turn it off when leaving the bike, but it is pretty obvious that it is on.A cool feature of the Zumo is a separate odometer to track your fuel tank on the bike. It only counts that odometer when it is attached to the bike mount--any place else and it doesn't count the mileage off your gas tank. When your fuel gets low, it pops up with a little fuel pump icon that searches for the nearest fuel station when pressed.
I have 6 pairs of this type of "noise cancelling" headphones ranging from $100 down to the $23.99 I paid for these, because I am a professional musician & we use all in-ear monitoring.(no amps at all on stage) These were 23.99 delivered, & at that price its hard to complain, but for the sake of the review here goes. First thing & this goes for all of these style headphones..YOU NEED A COMPLETE SEAL! If you can't achieve that then your NEVER going to be able to give an accurate review. There lies the problem with these for me. I can get the proper seal & when I do they perform very well, great bass. capable mids & hi's. But they keep backing out of my ears, breaking the seal & compromising the sound. I used these everyday for 2 weeks & tried various tips & the problem seemed to get worse. It was a little better if I was sitting & not moving around but if your walking, forget it. The other thing about these is that the cloth covered wires will make so much noise (if can you achieve the seal) when you are walking & they rub against something, like the collar of a jacket. Try putting your pinky finger in one of your ears, sealing off outside noise, & then with your other hand rub your thumbnail against the skin of your pinky finger & see how loud that is, & you will see exactly what I mean. Then just imagine this happening to BOTH ears at the same. time.
I've had my Zune since Christmas, and I absolutley love it! I wanted an ipod, but when you compare them to the Zune, the Zune wins hands down.1) The Zune display is bigger and brighter.2) The Zune case doesn't show every little finger print like the ipod does.3) Zune has an FM tuner, ipod does't. I was surprised how great the FM is I've tried it in and out of the city, both with great results.4) Share music wirelessly between Zune's.Great sound quality, extra features and it works flawlessly. I think all the negitive reviews must be from Apple employees. The Zune is GREAT! Buy one, you'll love it too.
I bought the lens because I'm a Realtor and often find it difficult to get good shots of bathrooms or areas with small doorways. The lens creates a shadow around all four corners of the shot and the only way to avoid it is zoom in a little, defeating the purpose of the wide angle lens. It helps a little, but not as much as I had hoped for. You also can't use the flash because the lens creates a shadow in the middle of your shot, just like other reviewers had mentioned.
Good play and charge kits are hard to find online, more often than not you get a 3rd party knock off, amazon is really good for this, they keep it quality, and they keep it reasonably priced. Great product.
I must say this speaker is pure quality. I used this speaker to replace my center channel in my Logitech Z5500 set up. I am really impressed as this really turns out to be an upgrade. I say this not just because now I have another 3.5 inch woofer in my center channel but the sound quality just seems to keep getting better. This center channel produces a very well balanced mid range and vocals, which results in a very balanced sound. The high frequency clarity and mild bass produces quite a wide sound stage as well. I set a Dolby Pro Logic II 'movie' setting on my speakers which pushes all high frequency and some surround imaging all to this center channel and even at a high volume, it has non-directional room filling dialogue. And like I said, the more I play them and break this speaker in, the more happy I am about this really cheap but awesome speaker. As others have mentioned; BIC makes a good speaker, the magnets are very heavy which means it can handle alot of power. The speaker wire connects are spring clips, which I personally do not like, but the holes are large for thicker guage wire and the spring is very stiff so I can't complain. The case while plastic is the hardest thickest plastic you can probably make, so the build quality is very solid. The look, feel, and sound is very similar to the Cambridge Soundworks MC300s I used to have, this is a good thing. The grill does not come off, which is great if you have little ones like I do that pull them off all the time. I wish BIC made a similar (looking) satellite speaker as I would replace the remaining four speakers. Sound quality is great for this caliber of speaker. Obviously the price is the best part, wow what a deal for a great speaker.
We have an Onkyo system we have had for 22 years and we recntly donated it to a friend who opened a restaurant and wanted to play Christian music, but after a couple months the original CD player quit, so I bought this one to give to them and they were so appreciative---the sound is even better than the original. Easy to load CDs and plugged into existing system easily
I'm stationed overseas so most companies won't let me buy cool electronics like the Digital Rebel XT so I went out on the Japanese economy. This is my first digital SLR. I've struggled trying to capture great shots of my daughters playing soccer, basketball, running track..etc., with the "enthusiast" zoom cameras. The Kiss Digital N is made in Japan and has a few minor differences from the U.S. model. The kit zoom 18-55 lens for instance is USM. I bought it as a kit with another Canon lens as well, a 55-200 EF. It's light, cheap, and good enough as I'll get to in a minute. In the end it was between the Pentax istDS or the Digital Rebel XT. After completing all of my research on-line it came down to Canon picture quality, and technology. Am I happy? So far this camera is light years ahead of any digital that I've owned. It's fast, the pictures are sharp if you understand the limitations of the lens you are using, and it's easy. My wife can use it just fine and she doesn't have a digital clue. For the enthusiast, there is plenty of stuff to play with. The 8 megapixel CMOS sensor produces amazing results. The soccer pics tell the story for me. The 55-200 EF produced some incredible shots. It's USM and focuses fast and sharp. It's not an "L" lens but I don't even know what that means! This camera will sell like crazy. Eventually I plan on buying a 35mm EF prime F2.0 lens, the wireless remote, the battery grip, and Canon Flash. Highly recommended.
The best part about this device is the addition of the FM radio, which a lot of other tuners lack. A couple of quirks that prevent me from giving it 5 stars include the lack of &quot;random&quot; play of the MP3s (sure, loading 64MB of songs is great, but having to listen to them in the same order every time isn't), and the lack of a belt clip. The headphones are pretty weak, and for the money that people are paying, creative should have went with an acceptable $ pair of Sony's....
The Philips web site says the start and stop volumes, are adjustable. The woman at customer support says they are not. (I wonder what other advertised features don't exist?) The default level is so loud that you will not be gently awakened unless you are a VERY heavy sleeper.
The Philips SHN2500 Earbuds work great. I've worn them on planes and also while running the vacuum cleaner. Very comfortable and good value for the money. The only complaint that I have is that on a previous pair, one side eventually shorted out. Still, I liked them so well, I ordered another pair anyway.
This cassette deck does have some really good features like HX Pro, Dolby B &amp; C, music search (AMS, which looks for blank spaces to guess where the next song is), and full dubbing capabilities. I have it connected to my Onkyo A/V receiver via both output and input, since all of my components operate through the receiver. It works well this way and i can record from all sources with no problem.I have a problem with the sound. It's not as good as the specs would have you believe. I've compared it with an Onkyo tape recorder and, although the numbers are similar (as far as wow &amp; flutter and dynamic range), the Onkyo is much better (it was too expensive and had less features, but now i see why it cost more). The big thing is the lack of a remote. Sony has this funky A1II communication bus system, which is only truly useful if you buy all Sony components. I don't so it's useless to me. The excuse for not including the remote is that you can buy a Sony 300-CD Changer that can control this tape deck. I don't like it when companies use this method to obtain sales, so chances are i'll eventually resell this deck and get one with its own remote and better sound.I paid $150 + tax at Circuit City. Same price as from J&amp;R/Amazon and with shipping costs the price is almost equal. I'd say buy it if the price is $110 or less. That's all it's worth to me personally.
Cable works great, it does what it has to. It is 6 ft. long which I think is a perfect size. It is a flexible and sturdy cable with a great low price.
Just wanted to take a moment to complement these fine outdoor speakers. I was on my new patio the other night listening to various music and relaxing. These speakers are very versatile and sound as good as my Boston Acoustics speakers I have indoors. Admittedly they have been babied and only sit outside during spring and summer weather... But they deliver excellent sound quality for both low volume and high volume listening. Of course if you love bass you might have to go upscale a bit..but for me I am very pleased with the RS6s..
I did not buy it from amazon brand new. I bought a used one but it is powerful with clear sound, better if used with a power microphone, a lot of nice features like talkback, rogerbeep,integrated SWR meter, modulation meter, 5 digits frequency counter and a big S-meter that is easy to read with more accurate readings. I received only good reports from my friends when speaking on the radio, also works fine in SSB.
Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo EarphonesBetter than some of my pricier. and a great value
Having owned a Sony DSC-f707 for a year now, I was looking to increase the optical zoom capability. This new lens fullfilled my objective. On the plus side, the images are clear with no detectable distortion. On the minus side, this lens is BIG. Not only does it take up alot of room, it's weight is significant. I found myself having to be very aware of my hand hold to prevent motion artifact.
I'll go straight to pros and cons:Pros:1. Excellent bass; my sub volume is only up a little higher than 1/4, could be cranked if necessary, no problems with the sub at excessive volume2. Cool-looking and very small footprint-wise sattelites (really!)3. Sattelites sound great at low volumes and very high volumes4. Despite what other reviewers have said, I've very easily filled rooms with the sound; those little sattelites can pump (obviously the sub can, it's huge)5. It's a really good value for a 2.1 system, especially if you're going from only using crappy 2.0 speakers that came with the computerCons:1. Really hard to tell what volume level the speakers are at. Remote has up and down buttons, but you don't know how high it is. I'm still not sure whether it remembers your previous volume or resets when you turn it off2. You have to crawl on the floor to change the sub volume (assuming your sub is on the floor; it isn't magnetically shielded) and there isn't a separate sattelite volume control3. Seems like the exposed drivers on the sattelites are easily dented...careful with them.4. Sounds a bit fuzzy at mid volumes, maybe due to con #3; at high volumes the music overpowers whatever's causing it5. Something about mid-ranges not working too well...I don't know, talk to an audiophile. I lowered the middle of the equalizer, and it sounds better, I guess.Oh, and it's actually kind of dark navy blue, not black. Not that it's a big deal.
I am very fussy and did a lot of research before getting this model. I have now put the model through its paces as I have been studying for exams so the computer has been getting used a lot. I have looked at photos and DVD and I have no complaints.The big screen is fantastic and NO dead pixels and very sharp with spot on colours and NO backlight variation as some reviewers have had. I'm not saying they are being untruthful. I think monitors are complex and difficult to manufacture and probably there is some variation in quality from time to time.I was going to buy a samsung 206BW or 226BW but didn't like the fact that a lot of people here in Australia had issues with the Chi Mei panels used in the Samsung panels. This put me off buying one but then the viewsonic panel is a Chi Mei and is perfect.I think with Monitors, look at the reviews but in the end you should go into the shop and maybe even get a display monitor like I did as then you know that the monitor you are choosing is a good one. I paid $360AUD from officeworks here in Perth in Western Australia. Excellent buy.The other thing I like about this monitor are the speakers (yes, the are good considering they are just 2.5W built in speakers), the huge base and the fact the monitor is several inches higher than most. The looks and build quality are also top notch. No negatives I can think of either.
I bought this in hope to use my existing wireless phones at home. The calls going out is pretty good. But the calls coming in does not seem to work very well. The other end of the line always complain about the sound is too low and noisy. Anyway, I finally gave up and bought a Belkin Skype phone instead which has very good in and out going call quality.
I bought this for my wife for christmas. she's not really all that techy but even she can figure out how to put her songs on this one. Works super easy with WMP 11, I like the interface better than that of my iPod.Build quality is a little cheap but for the money you can't beat it. It also locked up a couple of times and had to be plugged in in order to reset it. I have updated the firmware (highly recommendable) and haven't had a problem since.For those with charging complaints, the iPod style charger works just fine with the USB cord for this guy.
Perfect for self-made data CDs/DVDs, and for CDs containing lessons that come with self-training materials.Keeps everything clean and in one compact place...instead of taking up drawer space.
Hi,After installing the program from the CD, my computer just keep on restarting! Then I call Linksys and they help me to set up using Windows XP's Wireless Network Connection - then it works properly! Do not use the cd installation - it is screwy.
I am reveiwing the ATC-110(sold in 2003 by Falcon Northwest) and this one(also sold by Voodoo PC) They are nice cases, with a nice look, yet the CD-ROM and USB ports are concield in that floppy door that just won't stay put. I use joysticks and gamepads alot(steering wheels and flight equipment as well) and the door spends most of the time opened(both ugly and dangerous to the harddisk as my cat rubs against the opened door). It is a shame as these are great cases despite that one(very hardware damaging) fault. Might I suggest a black CD/DVD drive in place of a drab beige like mine, it still looks sleek when opened.(as in a dalek control room). You'll mess up the hard ware if you trip on the dangling door, and live a hectic life like me.P.S. if you just are getting sick of that confangled door, just remove it. My tech guy told me to use a small allen wrench and remove the top support bar(be sure and replace the top support bar to keep case integrety).-and DO NOT LET THE WASHERS DROP ON THE FLOOR!(they are tiny).
Cable was perfect replacement for prior cable. Prior cablewent to College with my Grandson. He needed one quick, tookGrandad's
I normally connect at 44.0k to 46.6k on my dial up. First thing I checkled after hooking it up was the connection speed. I connected at 26.6k, 32.5k, and 38.5k. Don't know if the thing works or not because i junked it.
Great! Works with Acer Chromebook! No drivers to install, it just works. Couldn't ask for more.Well, ok, it would be nice if it was a little smaller.
I am very satisfied with this bag. It has a lot of adjustable compartments for lenses and camera body. It also has lots of pockets, both external and internal for all your accessories. It's made of quality material, looks good, and is easy to wear.
The Siegelite Stratos 835 is one heavy duty piece of equipment. A bit weighty, but quite study. Fits easily to my 35mm, medium format and digital cameras. The bracket is tripod mountable as well. The singular drawback is that the unit doesn't fold neatly for storage. This flash bracket is a "thumbs up".
I am very pleased with my product. It allows me to mix two songs into one. It allows me to control the way I play my music. The only thing that it doesn't have on the controls that I wish was on there was bass and treble control. Other than that this is a great product. I really recommend this to any amateur party starter or amateur DJ.
It could have been good, but there's hissing and reception problems. My wife has an IPOD and here wireless transmitter doesn't have this problem. Don't buy - you'll be sorry.
The software that came with the drive was terrible. The interface was impossible to use and I spent too much time figuring out how to do simple features like full screen, and windowed screen. The playback was pretty skippy, but I assume it's the software, I'm going to get myself PowerDVD 3 as soon as I get a chance.The description I found at Pacific Digital's website was not true, and the software does not let you view movies with 5.1 surround sound. The feature is not available. You can however use stereo... I was also upset reading the system requirements that said 350 mhz or better, but when I recieved the drive, it turned out that you needed 350 pentium or better, or 450 AMD or better..
I use it as audio connect between my pre/pro and the amplifier. more then enough bandwith to accomplish the task, actually better then the rca audio interconnect.
The card burned out in less than two months in a large, well ventilated, aluminum case. I don't do gaming so it was hardly stressed.
it works very well but the battery life in the sensor dosen't last to long maybe a couple of days before you have to replace it with a new one.
Get this to use for my HDTV going from the DVI on my computer. It would work but the HDTV does not read the resolution right so the image is either to small or to big.
The Kazoo is tiny enough to fit in your pocket, it's simple enough that my wife can use it (I bought it for her), and it was extremely affordable.... It comes with 32MB of internal memory which seems small, but buying an additionaly memory card, or two, is really cheap and vastly expands what this toy can do. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants the most portable MP3 player available with great sound for [good money].
I'm not a techie, but I have one of these I've used in a digital camera for over a year, and it works great.Just ordered my second one for another device.
Although it helped some with my radio reception, this rather slight antenna didn't do wonders in my locale. Arrived quickly.
I have been using Linksys wireless router since last 5 years. I have upgraded from my old one (which is still in excellent working condition) to the current WRT54GL which is more powerful version. I had to call the Linksys customer care as one of my laptops was not connecting wireless. The Linksys customer care personal made me walk through different troubleshooting steps patiently for more than an hour and finally got it fixed !! (the internet cable guy has changed my laptop MAC IP auto find settings :()Its been 2 months now and it works great. I use three different laptops at home and they all connect at the same time at one point or other (my wife and kid use at same time) and still give a seamless connectivity. Great product and great service !!
Good quality cable that I use to feed the laptop to the LCD TV. Colors are great.As an oddity, I had an issue early on with the signal to the TV. It would start fine, then flicker, go away entirely and in a few minutes come back. That problem disappeared without making any changes after a couple of weeks and I have no idea what was at fault. I have had the cable for a few months and there has been no other issues.
i bought this product in early january.i tried to use it for audio recording (from the radio). after two hours,i pushed the stop button to stop the recording. it continued to record. i pushed the button again. same result. i pushed the button a third time, and held it down longer in hopes this would get it to notice it was being pushed. this time the device printed out Good Bye, and shut down. when i restarted it the two hours of recording i had hoped to store was gone.not having a feature in the shutdown mode that would first save any open file, given that they chose to make the same button function as &quot;stop recording&quot; and &quot;shutdown&quot;, is a piece of programming so profoundly stupid that i would like to see - though i'm somewhat afraid to speak to - the person who wrote it.i have contacted customer support to find out if the malfunctioning stop button is a flas in my particular device or endemic to the product, and if they have a revision to the device software that does have a save file feature.
I bought this for my 16 year old for Christmas '08. I did a lot of research before choosing this product. The research paid. It is easy to use once you familiarize yourself with its bells and whistles. The speaker system is loud, yet not too loud. It is compact and easy to pack up and go. If I had had my Ipod at the time I would have purchased one for myself. I am looking at the newer model for myself. If the price does not go down soon I will be purchasing this one. Both my son and I are very pleased with this product.
Pros : Easy To Set Up, Reliable, Protects System, Balanced Power, Peace of Mind, Energy Efficient, Lots Of OutletsCons : Just a Lil bit HEAVYI got the AVS2000 pro last week cos my power strip (Monster MP Pro 2500) died during a show.. The venue was terribly wired cos the power strip was reading between 130 - 140 Volts, and then stayed at 140 for a while before it finally gave up the ghost! - Lesson learnt, time to get an Actual VOLTAGE STABILIZER, not just a power strip.Set up was a bit of a task cos of the weight; I had to take everything out of the rack in order to set the stabilizer at the bottom, did i mention it was heavy? Lol..So far, I'm satisfied and confident in the Pro AVS2000, it's the kind of protection and peace of mind i need at "dodgy-voltage" venues.Highly recommended for anyone truly concerned about their Pro Audio gear.
I needed a television stand on a very short notice and this was really the only choice I had. I was very hesitant because of the price but I had no choice so I purchased it. Wow! This television stand is awesome! It is very sturdy and well made. It is very easy to put together. It is a perfect mobile stand and I am very happy with it.
I don't know for whom this is 'standard', but it's definitely broken in my opinion: The [enter] key is the wrong size, the [backspace] key is also the wrong size, and the [\] key is in the wrong location. Coders and touch-typers - the latter may not notice the moved [\] but will notice the sizings of the two others - be damned, this keyboard will first ruin your accuracy, and then impair your ability to use regular keyboards.
As I type this review, I am using this keyboard. Overall it is a great standard keyboard...here are the ups and downs.Pros+ GREAT color scheme, handsome two-tone+ Keys are very quiet+ Has the two outstanding keyboard qualities: Large backspace key, separate numpad & Arrow keys+ One of the smaller keyboards, fits on my small desk+ Handy mute buttonCons+ Rarely annoying sleep button+ Small F-keys
These earbuds were cute and comfortable, but didn't last morethan 13 months....sound was good too. Unfortunate they weren'tmade to last. I won't buy again.
I got a Harmony Universal Remote yesterday, and in a matter of about 30 minutes it was controlling every remote-controllable device in my apartment. Those of you who know what a gadget-freak I am know that is a huge feat. In addition to the usual DVD, CD, TV, a/v receiver and VCR I have an X Box, ReplayTV PVR, and an Audiotron digital music server. This thing controls them all flawlessly.All you do is go to a website, enter your devices' model numbers, and answer some questions (in a wizard format) about how you have things hooked up and how you want them to work. Then you hook the remote to your PC with the provided USB cable and your PC programs the remote for you. You can even blast TV listings into the remote itself, or if you have a CD jukebox, you can load the names of the CDs into the remote. In my case I can load my mp3 play lists into the remote and start them playing on my music server with the touch of a button.The remote works off of a concept of "Activities" such as "Watch a DVD" or "Listen to the Radio". There are a few one touch activity buttons, and a "More Activities" button which will list more activities on the screen for you to choose.When you select an activity, it turns all the right components on and off and sets everything up for that activity based on how you told it you wanted it to work. If something isn't quite right, you hit the help button and the remote asks you questions to determine how it should behave differently in the future.It is unbelievable how easy it was to set up and to use. Anyone could pick it up and do anything with my system now, completely intuitively. When my girlfriend got home, I tossed her the new remote and she was navigating the entertainment center with out me saying anything.
This camera was such a disappointment. It recorded really well and I was fine with the quality as you're really looking for something that can be shared with family primarily, but when it came to transferring the videos to another format, TV, another camera or computer it just didn't work. Sometimes I could reboot enough and fiddle around where it would randomly work once, then go back to it's bad error message. I tried multiple computers and am certainly computer literate. I don't at all recommend this product.
who would not buy this tv!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i mean come on anyonewith eyes sould buy this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just got epson snap works great its a no brainer real easy.got it for 45.00 recon at the epson site free ship . did i say it works great!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this to replace another cheap surround sound speaker set that I bought and returned because I didn't like the sound. With this one I feel I got what I paid for which is a system that is good for a small room or bedroom. The subwoofer doesn't carry too much of a punch but it's better than the system I returned and decent enough to make my movies and games more enjoyable.
I bought this with out doing much research and went with the sales persons recommendation. WRONG move. Studio 9 deluxe has been nothing but trouble for me. I got it to capture from my mini DV camcorder just fine and I started to edit the footage and was finding it easy and simple. I started connecting segments together and then began to adjust the length of the segments. At this point it started to lock up often, like about every other segment drop. After working with it for about 8hrs total I had my 25 min film clipped together. I then started to add wipes and then, about 5 clips into the 25 min film, it locked up on me and I had to back out. Now, every time I go back into it to add more wipes, the display locks up and will not show me the final product. I AM RETURNING THIS PRODUCT ASAP. Pinnacle has released 2 updates to this 9.0.0 version (the 9.0.0 version ships with the product)but, at this point, I dont want to even try the updates. The other reviews on this site listed above me tell the story. I think Pinnacle should stay in the Professional business. Count me out on this home version. I am looking hard at Pyro Professional from Abode. Its twice the money but I bet it will be half the headache. God Bless you in you decision &gt;&lt;&gt;
This radio is great! My friend has one and i got to use it over the weekend. Its easy to take around, and fun to play with. The only bad thing is that it only has 3 chanels. other than that i loved it!
My RCA RF modulator just went out on me. It appears the power adapter is no longer functioning properly. It lasted about 5 years.It worked great and allowed me to take the S-video output of my dvd and play it through my TV, resulting in a better picture than when connected via an rca cable.
I really liked that it was offered in a double pack. The price was great. The product was in perfect condition. Amazon is the only reputable place to order products from. Almost always on time and if not they have excellent customer service and will resolve any issues kindly.
I did alot of research on an affordable set of surround speakers and came up with the Onkyo SKS-HT240's as one of the best by reading reviews and looking at top 10 lists. I already had a solid yamaha receiver so I just needed to replace my old JBL stereo speakers with surround. I would say my living room is small to average size and I have the speakers paired up with the Yamaha receiver, a 46 inch Samsung 750, a PS3, and a Wii (all of which I highly recommend). I use amazon alot but I paid $350 on ebay for them on 3/2/09 which was the best deal I could find.The speakers showed up on my door and were quite heavy. Once I opened the box I noticed that the speakers were somewhat larger than I anticipated and the subwoofer was huge. They are nice and heavy and look great. I was worried that the subwoofer might not be strong enough but I was totally wrong. It has plenty of kick to it and I usually dont turn the dial up past the halfway point. I hooked everything up and noticed that the wires they gave me were pretty thin and not nearly long enough for the rear speakers. I ordered some 14 gauge wire from amazon because BestBuy wanted to rip my face off. I left the original wire in the front and center speakers and hooked up the rears with 14 gauge because I didnt want to lose power with the distance of the wire. Before I did that though, I did a little experiment and hooked up one rear with the thin wire and one rear with the 14 gauge and I really couldnt tell the difference but I used 14 gauge anyway and it helps me to sleep at night. Someone said that they had trouble hanging the speakers because there were no clips that would fit them but all you have to do is put a screw in the wall and hang them on the screw. Pretty simple.I hooked these speakers up as 5.1 instead of 6.1 and I found them to be excellent for the price. Are there better speakers out there? Sure, but not in this price range. One guy made a comment in a review that the center speakers (voice) were lacking but I dont really find that and I can adjust the center speaker volume separately on my receiver. I dont think I would consider myself an audiophile but I'm pretty close. These speakers sound great with movies, video games, and music which was a must for me. It took me a while to play with all of the different options on the reciever to come up with the best sound but that has nothing to do with the speakers and overall I am impressed. I think its hard to get a good idea on speakers because people cant separate the speakers from their receivers and which one does what. I'll say that if you have a good receiver these speakers will not let you down.
This amazing little thing requires no installation on Macs. All I had to do is take it out the box, plug it in and it was ready to go. I could instantly unload my hard disk which was so full it was choking, and backup the entire system using Time Machine, which is fully compatible with this external HD. It is light, convenient, resistant, in short, it's amazing.
I agree with most.. this camera [stinks]. Do not buy if you want high qaulity video. Do not buy unless the subject will be well lit and very close to the camera. The camera installs easily and is easy to use.You can make the base work a little better by wraping some tape around the metal peg. This will increase the friction between the cam and the base, making it more stable. The metal peg can also be unscrewed from the camera allowing tripod attachment or a custom made base.The best usb webcam I've seen is the 3com homeconnect. Although quite pricy, it delivers a clear, detailed, colorful image even in low light.Consider using a video capture card. With a video capture card you can plug in any video source... camcorder, dvd, digital camera, miniature spycam etc...
I got this printer for about a hundred bucks...shipped fast, installed like a dream....it also has held up pretty well as I have have beaten it repeatedly out of frustration. paper jams CONSTANTLY....and forget envelopes....it's a crappy piece of plastic...what did I expect for $100??? a real machine?....maybe next time.
I am no expert in these cables. I bought this just for the cheap price. I am using this to connect my cable box to my Samsung 52" B550. This cable seem to deliver what I expected for this TV. No issues. I don't have a expensive cable to compare the quality though!
I ordered this Nook case for my new NookColor then saw a comment that his NookColor would not fit in his Boxwave Case. That apparently is true for other BoxWave Nook case models, but not for this one (Black Elite). My Case arrived shortly after I saw the "doesn't fit" comment and I can now say a NookColor fits very nicely in this model (color) BoxWave case. It fit's snugly like a well fitting glove on your hand.And the case itself in very nice, especially for the price.Delivery was quick.5/14/11: Another reviewer states this case does not work with a NookColor. Both myself and at least one other reviewer disagree with that. The whole purpose of a protective case is to protect the device and this case does exactly that. The upper left securing strap does cover the power button but does not restrict the buttons functions.At any rate I don't think you can do better for your money and BoxWave is a very reputable company that sends you a return label if you don't like the product.
I bought these new "Command Cord Bundlers" from Amazon.com.I wanted to organize my cellphone/blue tooth ear phone carger cords.So what you want to do is clean the surface. When applying the hook apply pressurefor about 30 seconds and that helps give a good hold onto the surface like a wallfor an example.So far no problems yet with this 3M product.
I have this FireWire hub running 24/7 with my Apple MacMini media center / server (no sleep enabled, so it's active all day). There are 10 external FW400 hard drives connected to it (first set of 5 connected directly, the second set of 5 connected to the first set of drives via firewire daisy-chaining). This unit has worked perfectly in this setup.
iHome iH30W Boom Box for iPods with FM Radio (White)Bought as a gift for my daughter. She loves it, works well. Right size, etc. Only negative is that it is advertised as White and it's GREY! Go figure, the picture on the box is white.
I've had my Elan IIe for a year now. It has traveled all over the US providing me and my family with great pictures of our adventures. With other AF SLRs, I used to be happy if a roll of film delivered just one or two really good shots --now I get one great picture after another whenever the full autofocus is used.I have to admit, I am still learning all of the manual functions... but that is what's so terrific about this camera; its user can move into and out of manual and autofocus controls while learning how to operate the Elan IIe.The personalized eye-focus option is perfect for families who like to take turns getting behind the camera. I have mine calibrated for use with contacts in or glasses on -and it takes great shots either way.It is a tough camera that performs well in all kinds of inclement weather and conditions (try a rocking sailboat in the rain photographing breaching humpback whales from several hundred feet! --and still I got some great shots).I agree with other reviewers, however, that the only real downside to this camera is the lack of focusing points in manual focus mode. I have learned to autofocus and then fine tune in manual --but that doesn't work very well for fast-moving subjects. Also, its autofocus is limiting for extreme close-up subjects. If the user doesn't have a good idea about manual settings (or the desire to even try them)-the sole use of autofocus will limit your picture taking.This is a great camera for anyone who wants to jump to the next level and break away from the confines of a full-time auto controlled SLR.
I bought this product over six months ago and it has been nothing but good to me. My kids use it to watch there dvd movies all the time and the love it. I would recomend this product to anyone looking for a quality combo at a good price.
Well I can't really say about this product because I don't know if I'm using it right. I'm using it to run internet from my modem to this product distributing it out through to wirers to the x-box and the other to the labtop. They don't work at the same time though so I have to rest the modem everytime.
The item was exactly what I wanted at a good price. I was able to get my code emailed immediately to me and didn't have to pay for shipping or wait for the product. Great way to do buisness!
In case the second photo doesn't explain it, these don't have the printable surface that goes all the way to the hub.If anyone finds DL ones that do, please let me know. :)
Great USB A to B cable used with the Music Streamer II for PC Audio. Cable works very well and I would highly recommend it.
We recieved this system just before Christmas but the s-video connection only gave a black-and-white picture. I replaced my cable with a new one and got the same result. I switched over to the RCA output signal to get us through Christmas when it also began sending a black-and-white signal. I returned the unit (very easy, kudos to Amazon for their return procedures) and hooked up the new unit yesterday with the same result: black-and-white signal out of the s-video hookup. We tried all new cables, 2 other DVD players as well as another monitor and the results were the same. Sorry, no more Magnavox products in our house.
I was carrying my Zune in my pocket a few minutes a day while I walk in the door to work and the rest of the time I keep it on my desk at home or at work, or in a secure padded case while traveling. Since I have a rather rough textured pocket knife in one pocket and keys in the other I decided after a few weeks to buy this cover to keep things from getting scratched up. Well, I received this on a Friday and was disappointed to find out that there was an ugly bit of metal on the front of it (this isn't really obvious in the pictures), but put it on anyway.First thing I noticed is that it's very difficult to push the buttons once they are in the case, because the case is so fat. After sitting on my desk over the weekend and only being moved around a bit from pushing the buttons, I noticed that the back of the cover was already getting scratched up. After about two weeks of use the thing is completely covered in scratches. The screen has some really nasty ones that are very distracting if you are watching any videos on it. The bits of plastic that cover the buttons have tons of little dents from my fingernails because I can only reach the buttons with my fingertips. The plastic that covers the large navigation disk in the center has a nasty habit of pushing on the wrong area of the disk, so sometimes when you put to the side it will actually push up, etc.I bought this after having my Zune for two weeks and dropping it twice (once it bounced off of several things before hitting the ground) and it has no scratches on it. After having the cover on for two weeks (I've been just as careful and haven't dropped it at all) the case is covered in scratches and it looks like crap. The Zune holds up very well against scratches (It's not an ipod) and I just can't see any benefit in putting it in one of these cases unless you want to make it look ugly.
I've tried a bunch of headphones but these are GREAT, good sound and confort. RECOMMENDED
The research I conducted before my purchase showed that Tiffen was a brand one can rely on. A trusted name in its' field.
Have had my 5105 for 2 months and have the following observations:- Wake up Apple! The resolution of the screen (1600 x 1200) blows away the PowerBook I have and all current models. It is time to put an LCD and keyboard on your rack mount computers because that is what it will take to keep up with this machine's number crunching power.- The Wi-Fi capabilities might as well not be there. The bottom of the computer has a slot for some kind of 802.11/Bluetooth card. But I can't find the card(s) for sale at Toshiba.com or anywhere else. I'll probably end up buying an Orinoco card when I go wireless.- Only having XP Home on the machine is a drag. When I started installing Visual Basic .Net I didn't have a bunch of stuff I needed. Toshiba HELLO!, this is a power user machine!- The synaptics LCD touch pad is amusing but not well supported and will take some time to begin to use. Amazingly the only place I could find information on how to work it (tap twice when you think you need to tap once) was in the manual. Not on the Toshiba or Synaptics web sites. The calculator has been useful 5 or so times in 2 months.- Windows XP update has done a good job of updating the drivers for this machine. The only manual driver installs I've have done are the BIOS updates (installable from windows with 1.6 and later).- Working with an external monitor is annoying because:(a) Windows XP does not automatically identify the monitor and remember your desktop settings (MicroSoft's fault).(b) So when you plug in the monitor you have to manually click on "extend my desktop" (MicroSoft's fault)(c) With the Combo drive ejecting to the right of the unit and the video connector on the left, the monitor "wants" to sit on the left. The XP dialog (of course) assumes the monitor sits on the right, so you have to drag the icon EVERY TIME you connect your external monitor. (Toshiba are your enginerds actually USING the products they design?)- The sound is unbalanced on my unit. I think because the "sub woofer" on the bottom is closer to the right speaker, the sound feels unbalanced to the right. Not a big deal for me as I plug in to Boston Acoustics, but curious that Toshiba didn't catch this. Or, is it just me?I bought this model because it already had the add-ons I needed for a number crunching contract job. The value is commendable as even 2 months later the price has not fallen and the specs remain competitive. Usually I buy the week before the new models are announced. :-(The warmth of the 5105 however, can't compare to the G3 500 mhz PowerBook it is replacing. There is something cold about the design, like the process was driven by cranking out a checklist rather than incorporating enthusiasm and community.Speaking of community, to date I haven't been able to find a site to support the Toshiba like [website] or [website] have supported my PowerBook. The Toshiba forum on CompuServe is a purgatory of whining about startup problems. Problems, problems, problems, without any Toshibish interjections of answers.
Out of the headsets I've used for the Panasonic phones, this is definitely the most comfortable I've tried. It has a clear sound, and a fairly good micrphone.On the cons side is the durability: I've purchased 3 in 2 years specially because the cord can easily break.All in all: a good product for ocassional use, not a great one for the demans of a work environment, but witht he price it has, its pretty good.
I have been using the product for a month and no problemswhatsoever: no interruptions in the wireless connection. Thesetup as followed in the CD did not work however and I had torely on my son who has the same product (and had recommended itto me) to get me connected via the Linksys web site.
I own this baby pink Zune and think it's so awesome! The device itself is the same great quality of the other Zunes, but the light pink is really cool. I highly suggest checking out this product!
I have installed these in a few customers computers with no issues. They are well built and pretty quiet.
I bought this after the 80 gig zune dropped into the market place, and let me tell you, i am glad i waited. Not because it doesn't work, but because i paid such a good price for it. Apparently they fazed this unit out when they brought the new zune to the market. i know i had issues with using an older zune cable with the newer zune model ( i actually got shocked by it as i plugged the unit directly into a tv). I thought since direct into the tv wasnt working i would get this unit, and see if i could use an indirrect approach. Initially I started looking for a cheap zune cable to replace a broken one for my old zune 30 gig, and then i stumbled upon this for 30.00. When these first came out they were 90.00. I decided i would take a chance and that if it didnt work on my 80 gig i would use it for my 30 gig. Well outside of it seeming a little tight on the 80 gig (the plug in on the bottom is about a milimeter or two farther back than the 30 gig which makes adapting older stuff harder to the newer zune as far as stands go), it worked just fine. To tell you the truth i didn't really need all this as i had an adapter that i bought for 5.99 that i could have just plugged into the headphone jack, and used my recharge unit to do the same thing. But the cool thing was i could now change the music across the room, charge it, and i got the new cable i was needing, as well as a usb charger plug in. Overall it will work with the 80 gig or 30 gig, and i now have a good alternative to playing mp3's through my dvd player and having to turn on the tv to see which songs are playing. A good value, a good product, and if only Zune copuld figure out how to make it so you don't wipe out your library every time you plug it into your computer, than i would say over all their on the way of besting the regular ipod. Of course as far as the ipod touch goes, nothing they have comes even close right now. But something tells me that will soon all change. Soon meaning three or four years.
Hey gang! This thing just rocks!! This is my first MP3 player and I am not a techie, but I was able to download approximately 95 songs! I still have room for more music!! The songs that I copied are so clear that I can hear the record crackling from the master recording!Don't let the joystick deter you from buying this player, it's really not that hard to maneuver. You just need some patience and whola!I originally purchased the player for a long day on an airplane and it worked great! I highly recommend it!
I bought a reconditioned one of these a couple of years ago and after using it quite a bit I realized how awesome it was. I was looking at getting another one and ran across a brand new one here on amazon at an amazing price. Now I have one and so does my wife so we don't fight over it and we don't wake up the kids. I had previously heard people say that it was crackly sometimes. The only time I have ever noticed this was if the battery was going low or if the volume on the receiver was really low and I was trying to compensate by turning up the headphones. The key is to have the receiver at a good volume and then adjust the headphones to it.
The battery does not workAs soon as I charged it it still gave me no power when I put it into the camera. Money was spent in vainI was wondering how to write to the owners and complain about it to get my money back or at least another battery that works.
Got here earlier than expected, as well. Does the job and I was given great service so I'll be buying from here again
Turns out, I've fallen in love with Keyspan products! I purchased this USB/Serial adapter at the same time as their wireless remote control for my laptop and both work perfectly for everything I needed them to do. I'd read for several years that the Keyspan USB/Serial adapter just plain works for anything requiring a serial port. Most (all?) laptops are no longer providing serial ports and some (many?) of us still have need for said serial port(s). While there are many lesser USB/Serial adapters available at the big-box stores, they have issues with some peripherals. I need to control computer-controlled telescopes which require a serial port. Many adapters will do this, but UPDATING the firmware or motor-control firmware requires a more capable adapter - this one works perfectly for any and all tasks I've come across. Enough said...it just plain works, and works perfectly. It comes with a CD-Rom containing the drivers necessary to make it work properly. Be sure to following the instructions and install the drivers BEFORE plugging in the adapter. I couldn't be happier with this device.
Read a review that this was the best battery charger on the market and I agree. Quick charges, easy to use and great product.
Im please with my purchase of the Athena iVoice. I agree with most of the other reviewers that the sound is very good for the price ($79. Vanns). I would recommend it to a friend. The only thing that prevents me giving it five stars is the remote. It has a very short &lt;8ft range, but given the price, Im not dissapointed.
I have purchased 2 Koss cd players, and one stereo. Koss products do not last. They are not durable, and will skip if you sneeze hard. My advice is stick with the trusted and true brands. Remember: There is a reason why Koss is so cheap!
Why I Love the my Zune: why its better than the iPod and how Microsft can improve the Zune even more.Why the Zune is better than the iPod:1. It has wireless2. It has a much bigger widescreen display.3. It's easier to navigate - yes, i said it - it's easier. example - say i was browsing through a certain artist's list of songs, if i wanted to go to another artist, on the iPod, i would have to go back one menu, and then find the artist. what the zune does, it give you the previous menu on the top of the screen, and all i have to do is push right or left, and i'm already scrolling through the artist list.4. you can custumize the backround with any photo you choose.5. cool feature - if the zune is off, either taking it off hold, or putting the headphones in the jack will turn it on, taking them out will pause playback.6. you can use the zune while it's charging through the computer (it only snycs when you open the zune software)7. it has a fm radio.8. video menu displays video information, year, actors, anything - plus it gives you the option to start from where you left off last time, or from the begining.9. the coating around the player help it from being scratched and banged up. (I've had it for a month now, and its in PERFECT condition, i kid-you-not)10. if you have a song by more that one artist - say "akon - smack that (featuring Eminem)" the song will appear by both akon's list and eminem's list of songs.11. album art is dsplayed nice and big12. the headphones magneticly stick together very nicely for less tangle when wrapping.these are just some of the many advantages of the zune over the iPod.WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE ZUNE:1. who cares about wireless??? - however much cheaper, lighter, and smaller they could have made the zune if it did not have wireless, they should have done so. it's really just a big waste - and to top it off, you only get up to three plays in up to three days. what a wasted technology.2. it a bit bulkier that the iPod - (its taller to - but the screen is much taller - or wider- than the iPod.)3. no voice recorder, sleep timer, alarm clock, text, calender, or even a clock.4. the iPod noise cancellation headphone have better sound.5. UGLY colors.6. equalizer can only be accessed through the settings menu7. cannot be used as a hard drive without editing the registry.all in all - the zune is an excellent mp3 player - the best one on the market - however, although it is better than the iPod, the margin in not big enough to get all the loyal ipod fans to aknowledge its advantages quite yet, perhaps the second generation will be even more improved to sway the long-time ipod lovers and microsoft haters.
I was hoping this light would be what I was looking for but it was not. The USB plug does not fit tightly and moves around a lot which caused my light to go on and off. The shaft is not very good and I found that if will start moving down shortly after it is set were I wanted it. I was goit wouldng to send it back but the return shipping cost and the time it would take go to UPS or the post office it's just not worth it. I'll find a way to make it work. I have some scrap wood in my shop so I'll try and make a stand for it.
Excellent product, best price available, very satisfied with overall transaction. I would purchase from this seller again.
I, like almost everyone else who's rated this product, wish I could give it 0 stars. I replaced an HR10-250 with this "upgrade" and I couldn't be more unhappy. This unit does not buffer programs if you change the channel, there is no way to change tuners manualy, it only records about 1/2 the series you have it programed to record, it can't tell the difference between first run and re-run (and it often records everything EXCEPT first run even when set to record both) you can't program it to record only at a certain time, there are too many problems with this unit to name them all. Don't accept this unit, and if you have one already return it to DirecTV and tell them to make one that works or you'll go to Dish network. Don't allow them to pawn this inferior piece of junk off on their paying customers. We deserve better.
love it love it love it. I am not nerdy to access my ipod music from my computer via xbox 360, which is the realm of my husband. I just need to take my ipod and play the music on any music system-speakers. this link cant be easier and I am a happy bunny. Yes, it does not charge, but I have a classic ipod and its batteries last for hours. But, it has given me something that far outweighs that one con.
If you don't need a color screen for your PDA, the Sony PEG-S360 is for you. It is my third PDA, and by far my favorite. I ran out of memory on my Palm IIIxe, and after much research, decided to go with the Sony. I've had it now for a few months and I couldn't be happier.16 megs of RAM with memory stick expansion is all you will ever need. It comes with Documents to Go software (a $[money] value), which is absoutely essential if you use MS Word and Excel. It is thin and lightweight, easy to carry in your pants or shirt pocket.Looking for a good, monochrome PDA? You can't go wrong with the Sony PEG-S360!
I was super excited to get this product; what a great idea! But it is too wide to fit past the sides of the computer into the USB slot on my iBook (old clamshell style). I've used other flash drives so I never thought about it not fitting. It's nice and small, a great idea, but not for clamshell iBooks or other laptops where the USB isn't flush with the computer.
As stated in the title "undersize wire, CHEAP zipties". But it has everything there for a low budget, low powered amp install. However it does NOT have provisions for hooking the main hot wire to a side terminal battery. Even so... still for a low power install it's fine.
Great speaker!! very good highs and mids some people have complained about the bass response I think it could maybe possibly have a little more but I think that would make the voices sound slighlty unnacurate i think this speaker when playing voices the dialogue sounds so realistic and can go to very high volumes with very very little distortion it is a great speaker and i would reccomend to anyone.
I have a silver mini iPod and I think it is the best. You can download a lot of song if you are a person like me. The Pepsi music also helps you save $ on iTunes. If you buy the iTrip (see apple website) beware because if you add more radio frequencys then it takes up space.
the camera is extremely fast, sharp and perfect for videos. it's better than i thought it would be.
i first bought this as a present for a friend of mine. After i took a few pictures with it,i was honestly very impressed! The picture quality was very good, not great.The camera was slightly big and in a little bit of an odd shape to hold, but i didnt mind that too much.Id recommend this camera, but not if your looking for excellent picture quality. Its still a fun camera and really convientant how you dont need to have it developed!
I am going to keep this review short and sweet, rather than go on about every wonderful aspect of the camera. You can tell a lot about the camera simply by reading the specs, but they do not tell the whole story.PROS;-12MP have a lot of room to crop, I can crop down to 1/3 of the picture and there is still enough info for a decent 13x19 print.- Images are clean and smooth. I only shoot at ISO 100-200 and the images are noise free for all normal purposes.-GREAT COLORS. I am upgrading from a D70 and the colors are much improved. The D70 had a tendencey to wash greens, while the D2x has wonderful colors.(This is the part that really never makes it to the specs)- Responsiveness/ Handling. Nikon has always had the edge in ergonometrics, but the D2x/H take this to a new level. I have average sized hands and everything is right where it should be. The best thing is how everything happens INSTANTLY. You press "AF-ON" the picture is in focus. The viewfinder is beautiful and bright. The mirror blackout is so short you never see it go black in Single frame mode.-Two cameras in one. You can comapre this camera to the Canon 1Ds Mk II for high res landscapes and all that...AND you can compare it to the 1D Mk II for 8FPS sports action in HSC mode.CONS:-It's big. This is not a small camera, in fact it's pretty huge and heavy.-It's expensive. (I think it is worth every penny....Well most anyway)-It demands good lenses to perform best. The D2x can resolve more than many consumer lenses, so wait until you have good enough glass to justify the D2x.CONCLUSION:Great camera for just about anything, if you have five grand go for it, you will never look back!
I have used the the FVS318 for several years but needed the improved performance that the FVS338 was touted to have. I ordered three to connect our 3 offices together and have not been disappointed, the speed increase through the WAN is greatly improved over the FVS318.The stability of the unit is also improved all though stability was never much of a problem with the FVS318. The new interface in the FVS338 took a little getting used to but the added configuration features a worth it.
I puchased this for my father. We tried it on 3 phones in his home. The volume never increased on any of the phones. Attempting to return it has been very frustrating. It was a week before the distributor returned an e-mail. Three weeks later, the issue has still not been resolved. Not a lot of money, but the principal of the matter remains. It was very difficult to contact the distributor!
I could've swore I paid a good $100 on a Monster Cable. Zero difference, none at all. I couldn't be any more dead serious.Why are you wasting your time thinking? Buy this cable now!
I bought this camera at black friday in 2007 for 99 dollars came with a photo printer(never used it), and it has worked great for me. It does have a couple little cracks from little hands dropping it, and the zoom part got a little bit damaged on the outside (Not the actual lense). I've had to replace the batteries about every 6 months, and we are a little photo happy.The only real issue from HP is the software must have gotten updated or something I don't know, but I replaced my computer about 2.5 years ago it has Windows 7. All this time it has worked, but now all of a sudden it is no longer compatible with my computer that has Windows 7. It needs a download, but download is only compatible as new as Windows Vista.So just kind of sad, but I would definitely consider buying it again especially for 50 dollars that crazy talk. Money is tight.
great product! I love the radio feature. Very nice look to it too... great color screen. Definately reccomend it
A friend bought an earlier unit and ran into some of the problems cited here, though downloading the latest software fixed those problems for him. In my case I bought the unit around Christmas 2003 and never saw any of those problems. The unit is very compact, the user interface is flexible and easy to use, the routing software works very well. Even when you're not following its directions somewhere, watching the "approaching xxx streat" and watching the ticking off of street numbers (no more hunting for signs) is really marvelous. The PC software for downloading maps to the unit is well done (you're going to need an SD card, I suggest something 128M or greater). And the other included software--calculator, voice recorder, audio player, etc all work well. The most obvious problem is the units power consumption--you're going to spend a lot more time with the unit plugged into a power source than you're used to for a Palm device. Really, this is the device that sets the standard for how a GPS should work.Update:I can't live without it, but I often have to as it is so unreliable.Problems:1. Often enough (say once a week or so) it will power on and be unable to recognize the SD card (Lexar 256MB) it has plugged into it. Since this is where your maps are, you are left with the base map only. You will know this happens because powering on the device will take several seconds. Eject the SD card and plug it back in. Sometimes this will resolve the problem. Usually not. If it doesn't a hard reset (reset hole+power on then press the suggested button after it comes on) will fix it. Course that destroys all your data, requiring a full (timely) resynch. And the possibility of losing all your data if the previous sync didn't get everything. And reapplying any patches. And downloading any pictures or MP3's you had on the SD card. And of course this requires your computer and you're just trying to get somewhere right now and are suddenly lost without your GPS.2. It will often lock up on power up. A soft reset (pull the car over, take out the stylus, unscrew, insert into reset hole) will fix this.3. It doesn't handle power off properly when routing. Often the device will power itself off and not come on in time to tell you the next route point. If you manually power it on in time it will work, but that's kind of annoying. I avoid this by having it plugged in and configuring it to stay on when connected.4. It often stops talking. Either it will go completely silent (a reset will fix this) or it will simply stutter (long pauses, broken speach) or some combination. Sometimes it will not say one reminder, but say the next one. A soft reset sometimes fixes this, but sometimes not. I'm not sure this happens with the external speaker hooked up, but it certainly does with the on-board speaker. When this happens I just pick up the unit and watch for the text-based prompts. Course I'm driving at the time so this isn't safe...Annoyances:1. The MP3 player only lists songs in ALPHABETICAL and not track order, so if you want to play them in CD-order you can only do this if you let them play sequentially.2. There is no way to find waypoints near the current route.3. There is no way to permanently change the weighting of a route. You have to do this each time you route. In the Bay Area at the moment they are doing construction on the San Rafael bridge that means you often want to avoid it. Yet it usually routes you that way. It would be nice to have a way to de-weight routes over this bridge.4. It sometimes gets really confused when routing and gets itself into loops and suggests routes that are much longer because it just can't forget the original route even though you changed it and it rerouted.5. And of course the battery life is just awful. An external sled with extra battery support would be nice. It also doesn't seem to charge much when connected to your car charger and also running with the display and GPS on. Seems to require power down/power connected to charge.
I've bought this headphones for the sole purpose of mixing my band's live performances, but I ended up carring it with me everywhere I go. Sure it is not the best definition of portable, but boy, it sounds like no other! If you're not one of those overbass fans, if you ever get the chance, try it with a song you're very used to listen. It will sound like a whole new song, much more detailed! Real flat, well-defined in all ranges, its resolution is amazing - the midrange reproduction is like no other I ever tried. It is also very comfortable and well built. The only thing I don't really like about it it is its cord - a little bit too long. But since it is replaceble, it is not exactly a problem.
The case was perfect to hold my grandson's portable DVD player and keeps it safe at the same time. Plenty of storage room for cable and DVD's.
This is great product. It was the simplest thing I have ever installed. However the "free" stud finder is worthless. Go buy a real one, you will use it over and over. Very impressed on the adjustability of the mount and I like the cord hook to keep everything organized. The kit came with every possible option of hardware for the installation. I went out and bought its big brother for my 32" LCD in our bedroom.
I spend a lot of time typing, and when the keys on my much-used, much-loved Belkin Ergoboard started to stick, I went shopping for something with which to replace it. I knew I wanted another ergonomic keyboard (I can't stand anything else), but I couldn't decide on a model. This, the Microsoft 4000 ergonomic keyboard, looked very appealing (and I like the soft, "squishy" feel--and the low noise level--of the key actuation on the new Microsoft keyboards in general), but I was concerned about the space bar. I read quite a few reviews about how the spacebar "sticks", or is hard to depress, or how it should have been split into two separate space keys, etc.I was a bit worried about it, but I found a cheap refurbished 4000 on eBay and thought, what the heck? I just got it in the mail today, and I have to say that I can find absolutely NOTHING wrong with the spacebar on this keyboard. Maybe I just type harder than other folks, or there's a slight difference in different boards, but, much to my relief, I have nothing at all bad to say about it.In addition to the very comfy ergonomic split design, this keyboard has a fairly pronounced "rise" in the middle, a feature that's hard to appreciate from the images. It's meant to allow your wrists to be positioned at a more natural angle, and it's great.Another thing that's hard to notice from the picture is that the built-in wrist rest is not just hard plastic, but a soft, cushioned, leather-like material.All of these features, combined with the smorgasbord of extra keys (back/forward, zoom, volume control, favorites etc.), make me think that I'm going to be enjoying this keyboard for a very long time...
Good 'phones, but I was very disappointed in how hard they feel on your head. They're just not as comfortable to wear as Bose. In my opinion the Bose QuietComfortsBose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphonesare a better buy even at the higher price point.
The camera is fine as long as nothing goes wrong. Fuji has the worst customer service I have ever delt with. They pass you from one person to another and do everything they can not to help you. Be prepared to deal with the worst customer service in the business. I really hope this helps you.
Nothing fancy to say. It was easy to setup, and its been great ever since. Great speed and range on the wireless. Price was right, too. What more could I ask for?
I bought this cord to extend the usb hub for Rock Band on my xbox 360 instead of buying the controler extentions and it worked great and saved me from buying 3 cords.
I am not an ipod owner, and I'm not knocking that product I think the ipod is pretty cool, however my prior mp3 players by Creative and Dell supported WMA files which is the format I chose to rip 100's of CD's too, and I really don't want to go through that whole process again! If the ipod had supported WMA, I may have purchased one.Most of the reviews about the zune here are pretty unfair, it's obvious that most of the negative reviews are by people who either hate microsoft, are ipod fanboys, and don't actually own or have even tried the Zune.First of all, this is a pretty well made and sturdy player. The interface is nice and navigation is pretty easy, the video display looks fine, and the sound is better than my Dell DJ. When people compare this to the ipod they make it sound like it is the size of a napsack compared to a cell phone, when in all actuallity it is only slighty bigger than an ipod.The control is not a touch scroll wheel like the ipod, it actually has buttons up down and side to side, which in my opinion works just as well or even better than the touch scroll wheel. I've tried the ipods in the store and I kept overshooting my target because the wheel was so sensitive, I don't know if you can adjust that or not, but who cares?I did have problems initially with the zune software connecting to the Marketplace, however that problem was resolved. I really don't intend on purchasing digital music from the Marketplace anyway, at least not too often. I find that I'd rather buy a CD and make my own higher quality wma files anyway.I also notice that a lot of complaints about the Zune are pretty minor.1. You cannot use it as a hard drive. Well, I don't want to use my expensive media player as a hard drive anyway, I have a usb flash drive for that.2. There are no games or calendar, or clock.. Seriously, what do you want that for? and besides don't you have that on your cell phone?3. You can't purchase video on Zune Marketplace.. True, at least not yet anyway. Unless you are a mass transit commuter or a college student looking to kill time in between classes, how often are you going to view videos on your portable player anyway? And besides if you really want to there are work-arounds to get video on your zune, which you can easily find by doing a google search.I won't comment on the wireless feature because I'll likely never get to use it.. I doubt I'll ever be in a setting where there are many people hanging around with Zune's squirting songs to one another. Besides, I can get any song I want to anyway!Overall, I really should rate this product as 4 stars because there are some kinks to be worked out in the software and firmware, which I am sure will be address in future updates. I felt the need to give it 5 stars to even out the bogus 1 star reviews on here.One other thing; Why are people complaining about battery life? having more than 10 hrs for listening to music isn't enough?
I always buy verbatim brand blank media for name sake. Ever since the came on the market I have never had a "bad" burn.The Verbatim AZO recording layer gives our DVD media the competitive advantage-the patented coating delivers protection that lasts generations and provides ultimate resistance to UV light damage. That's why Verbatim's been recognized as the No. 1 Optical Brand in the World*--we consistently provide optical media of the highest quality and compatibility. When drive manufacturers test their products for maximum performance, they use Verbatim--so why wouldn't you?
I got this product through Amazon, Installation was very easy, and the image quality was just amazing, with its 1.3 meg camera resolution the quality of video is just out standing. I would recommend this product to all the notebook owners.
I had no problem setting up this unit. It connected to my sound system and tv with no problems. The Direct tv DVR gave me a little trouble, but I worked it out. Now I am just enjoying not pointing my remote at the tv. I just pick it up and press buttons.
Wow! It's great to find they still make a product like this. Works swell!
The printer cycles(loses ink) everytime you turn it on or when you're not using it. I've had to replace the same ink catidges for each color 4 times now and I've only printed 60 sheets in the 2 months that i had this printer with ink printing on normal ink saving mode. You also lose ink because the colors get clogged so you have to cycle the thing 3 or 4 times to unclog, then when one of your ink catridges runs out of ink, it gives you a warning that you don't have ink and that you have to buy more ink or else you can't use your printer.
I was looling for a strap that would be better than the standard neck digger that came with my Canon XS. I looked around and found this one here on Amazon. I thought at first this was gonna be some cheap thing that would break right after buying it. After reading the reviews here and taking it on a trip this last weekend I gotta say this thing is fantastic. I wore it during a kids fishing derby for about 3 hours and it was so comfortable that I forgot I had the camera around my neck. The 2 other fathers with me on the trip are now also buying the strap.
Six dollars and six seconds to connect to a Sony HDTV leaves me on the couch with the Magic Mouse very happy!
Can take it anywhere and it plays music right from your iPod. Great piece of technology.
I bought this MP3 player when I was a high school sophomore. I am now a college senior, and this little thing is still kicking.I admit, I no longer use it for music playing - it records lectures so well, that it's primary function is to record all my classes so I can go over them later in the day. I can sit in the back of the classroom (nearly 30-40 feet away) and it still will pick up the professor as if I'm sitting in front.Overall, this player has worked wonderfully for me over the years. I have actually gifted three of them to friends who use theirs too to record lectures. They have had no problems with it either.I originally paid 120 dollars for it, but now you can pick these players up for 10-15. They are well worth it, and I can plug it in any computer and pull up the voice recordings. I keep mine on my keychain. It still does play music too, if I'm inclined. My only regret is that I didn't pick it up in a 2gb size.
I don't know much about CB radio antennas but this one works for me. Its magnetic base securely stays on my roof and I have had no issues! The cable is really long so you can route it where it needs to go.
This is just the right size to carry all the things I use dailyGreat construction with a lifetime warantee
i bought a pair at a local store in late 2001 for use at work and on occasional airplane flights. they work well. but they press on the earlobe too much to be comfortable without pain for more than 3-4 hours at a time. maybe its my large head or maybe its just these phones.they fold up nicely and include a good travel bag. a pair of rechargable AA batteries in these lasts seemingly forever.regardless, the foam cover on them has completely deteriorated and i can't find anywhere that sells a replacement. bad!pick other headphones with a vynil or velvet liner rather than foam if you'll be using these a lot.
These speakers are the "cats meow!" They look great and stylish and they come with their own amplifier and there's no lacking in power. I have this hooked up to one of the new iMacs and it's as good as a stand alone stereo system in the room - but take up much less space. I'd buy them again!
Use this one for my playstation and it works just as well as the average hdmi cable that usually costs around $40
This palm is a great buy! It has crystal clear LCD screen. And 4mb of memory, you cant ask for much more. Plus i put Avantgo on mine and it works, it's a marvel machine.
Here's the short review....It works & it works FANTASTIC! And very easy to set up. If you want further details, read on.Used with 15" Macbook Pro, (purchase 6/08)DVI output [with DVI to VGA adapter supplied with Mac] & this HDTVSamsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTVI purchased this cable from Amazon. Literally, this is all I did after putting waaaaay too much research in this. Hooked the DVI to VGA adapter cable to this cable. Plugged the DVI adapter into the Mac. Both TV & PC were turned off. I then plugged this cable into the PC IN port (vga) on the TV. I powered up the TV, switched it to the PC mode [just like video 1 or 2] powered up the Mac & BAM. The wallpaper on the Mac appeared on the TV. No set up screens appeared it just did it all itself. This is what's considered an "extension" of the desktop. I went to The Lost ABC website...selected "watch previous episodes" Selected Season 1 & the first show and then selected HDTV version over the standard. The Mac is connected to my network wirelessly but I decided to go for broke. I dragged the window to the right and it appeared on my TV Screen. Maximized it and even turned on the surround sound guess I was feeling lucky. Not one problem. By the way, the sound plug [mini plug on this cable] plugs into the headphone jack on the Mac & the sound jack on the TV right next to the PC In port. Hey...that's it...works like a charm & no complaints. The pic is as clear on the TV as on the 15" Mac...Perfect! There are some less expensive ones out there but if ya want a clear pic, you can't go cheap on cables. Sometimes ya get lucky, but most of the time ya get fuzzy. If you've read this far, you're obsessive compulsive like me...get a life! Sorry...couldn't help myself. I research waaaa toooo much! Hope it helps!
I bought this to install a single DIN radio in my 1987 Ford Ranger. The instructions were clear and accurate. It worked perfectly. Highly recommended.
does the job though not as dramatic of change as other cpl's i have had. use it on my sigma 17-70, and with adapter on the canon 70-200f4.
This product is great but if you intend on charging it via USB you better get ready to spend at least two days to fully charge. Other than that it's great, I'm able to watch videos, listen to music, etc., too bad you have to pay for the plug-ins to watch anything, and to be able to go online. Wish that was incorporated into the package.
And in that time, I LOVED it. I would have liked a display, and I thought the software sucked, but I was totally hoooked on it, and took it with me everywhere.Then, for no apparent reason, it stopped working. Even my husband, who is an IT manager, could not get it going again. Tech support was no help, and neither was the website. :(So, now I'm shopping again. I will definitely NOT buy another Apple/IPOD product. I have found other products, with more memory, a display, and better options, for less money, and will be giving one of them a try.
Regretfully the problem was not with the batteries but with the camera, which is placed in the pasture.Jim Kapnias
This Pioneer XM product is so cool. The reception is great even in a moving vehicle. I used one of those external RF devices and shot it over to my radio. Don't need to buy the 60+ dollar car adapter. It has so many features and the Pioneer Inno is so intuitive with just a few buttons. Record live off the air is just a push of the button. Even if you don't catch the beginning of a song you like it has a ten minute buffer so it catches the whole song (unless your song started over ten minutes ago there are few or no problems). Its color screen is great. The only draw back is short battery life. The assessories of other XM radio products like the DC power will work with the Inno to charge it in your car. The Inno does come with that adapter so it can be plugged into the mini DC plug. It comes with a home cradle and attenna but it really shines as an on the go device. Its bigger than an MP3 player but no big deal. Getting the after market case from Belkin is a perfect fit well worth the money (don't get any other cheap knock-offs)Have a nice day and hope you enjoy this product from Pioneer as I did. PEACE & LOVE ~ Koji
After checking the internet and purchasing a model locally, which I returned because the changer was very slow and very noisy, I decided to go up a level in changers. The Yamaha CDC-697BL is a good value, fairly quick changing and acceptable amount of noise during CD change.
I've had this unit for about a week and it serves my purpose. I needed a small tv/dvd that would fit into a small space, work well and be portable enough to take with me on weekends. This fits the bill. The tv picture is fine if angled properly and dvd playback is good. I wish the volume control was a bit better but it is adequate. Overall my complaints are minor and I recommend this unti if you need or want this kind of portability.
excellent product rich sound easy digital readout...substantial heft to the product...quality feel...clever hanging hook w/ positive locking feature not mentioned so clearly in the specs but a welcomed surprise
Although Sony is the creator of &quot;MiniDisc&quot; and has release several diffrent models of Minidisc Players and Recorders, i recomend you shop around for diffrent brands before you buy, I bought a sony Minidisc player model (MZ-R50) sold on the Brand Name and the sleek sexy design, (it's orange), Now its broken, after a few months of use the right headphone channel stoped working, I can't say that i have lost trust in sony as being a good manufacture but they don't stand behind thier products as well as they say. the price of getting it repaired was estimated to be twice the cost of the player itself because of labor. You can buy an affordable Panasonic or Kenwood Minidisc players for a better price.
The splitter is working great, no issue there. But the individual volume controls - the difference between the max and min settings is a joke. I was expecting it to go from loud to near muted, but instead it is always loud to ever so slighty less louder. I have a separate headphone set with its own similar sized volume slider on it and it is infinitely better. I was hoping this unit would be useful for my wife and I as we travel, so she doesn't have to listen to my Blur music, or I to her classic piano concertos when we share the iPod.But what can you expect for $2...and this is a discontinued item by Griffin as it has been superceded by a newer version. Maybe they fixed it with that one.
I bought this as a replacement to the one I bought with my Palm TX and I like it better than the original. It has a small opening for the speaker for sound to come through. (the other did not). It also has a better latch to keep it closed. You can plug in the TX without taking it out of the case (not on the charging stand, just the direct plug to the pc).
this discman is pretty cool. i just got it a few days ago and it's overall pretty sturdy. i also like the soft case you get along with the product. however, i do have a few problems with the product. first off, the cord for the headphones is awfully short. and while programming stations into the memory is fairly simple, it took me reading the instructions a few times to do it, whereas most electronics i can figure out their functions rather quickly just by messing around with it. the actual headphones are flexible, perhaps bit flimsy if you ask me. aestetically, it looks pretty cool and neat. the design is pretty groovy. the remote control is handy and when plugged in, extends the length of the headphone cord. the buttons push down nice and crisply. overall, i am satisfied with this product, but it does have its drawbacks.
These are great and easy to install. Mixed with the real thing you can not tell which is which.
few USB spakers available in the market. If you need a good pair of pc speakers, this is the one. It's cool to see your songs title and pc status on the LCD screen on the speaker. The sound quality is good, consider it does not has subwoofer, even so, they are not small compare to other two-way speakers. In general, i got a good deal on this and glad my purchase.
I ordered this for my Stylus 1010. It fits nicely, a little snug but I love the look of this case.
As stated, left channel is bad at the 1/8" end. Not worth paying to return, I'll just fix it with an end I had laying around.
I got a 1200mAh battery for my order. I see others here talking about how they got up to a 1050mAh battery. I ordered it to go with my Aiptek A-HD 720P HD camcorder. The camcorder only came with a 1000mAh battery, so this is a nice little upgrade to its standard battery. It charged up pretty fast the first time I charged it. Haven't had a chance to run it down yet, but don't see why it wouldn't hold a charge or take a charge in the future.
Great printer, easy setup with my home network. Prints fast sharp prints. Would highly reccomend it.
This is the first SLR I've seen that doesn't have any precise focusing indicator. It just has the center circle get more or less blurry. Since I mainly wanted an SLR that does manual focus, with autofocus as an option to use occasionally, this is completely useless.
This is the Best Lens I purchased for this Price. Works wonderful, think of trying the reverse lens technique.Fits Exactly on the D90 and take Great Pics.
Quality of the product is the best. I use this tripod every weekend and could not ask for anything to fit my needs any better than this does.
If you are looking for an inexpensive iPod, then I would recommend this.
I just got these an I dident even put them in yet a they r fallin apart what a wast
An I.T. professional recommended this wireless router. It works great and it was easy to get it up and running. I live in an apartment and I have no trouble keeping a wireless connection between rooms. This router works very well, but keep in mind you must have a good internet speed. I recommend this product. It even comes with a small black stand so the router can stand vertically. (Takes up less space!)
This is my first experience with Canon and I'm stunned at the quality. The S3 has to be one of the best cameras ever made--mechanically, features, lens and image quality. You think you are you are shooting for National Geographic! There are so many useful features that improve your photography technique. You simply want to take pictures all day long. Can't wait for Powershot S series to reach 10 Mega Pixel.
The card does everything I expected of it. I'm able to transfer my movies from the camcorder to the computer. I'd recommend it.
This mouse is great. It fits my hand perfectly, and is smooth when I move it. The only issue i've had with it is when I move it really really fast. Granted, this doesn't happen much, but when I need it (during game play) the mouse makes a wierd zig zag pattern. Totally messes me up. But as far as optical mice go, all have this problem. Another thing that bugs me, is that red light shines through the cracks around the scroll wheel. Not really a problem, but just bugs me because this wierd &quot;Y&quot; shape shines on my monitor or speakers.Besides those two pitfalls, it is awesome! I got this version rather than the 5 button version for one reason. I don't need the other 2 buttons (thumb and ring finger/pinky). I would never use them. So I saved myself the 15 bucks, and got myself a sweet piece of hardware.
I have a harmon kardon receiver (240) and paired the player with it through component video input and optical out. The sound from CDs and DVD-Audio (I don't have any SACD) is breathtaking - for DVD-A the optical out wont work so I use the analog surround - bass management is decent if you have a good subwoofer.The player does ship with an HDMI cable however it is short - probably more for connection to a receiver. I bought a longer cable and also connect it to my 1080P LCD and upscale to 1080i - compared to my LG DVD which also upconverts to 1080i the image is much better with the HK - no problems with the FF or RW as in the other review. The unit matches the style and form of the HK receiver and even as a stand-alone unit it looks very stylish with its silver bezel.I am not sure if its worth $300 but if you intend on using it with a good receiver / subwoofer and HDTV TV then you can expect great things from this player.
I bought this item to use it in my lab (i am a graduate student)I didn't want to burn a lot of cd's .. &amp; also i don't have a mp3 player . SO what i do is hook this on to lab computer where all the songs i wanna hear is stored &amp; play it on the FM transmitter &amp; then hear the songs through a radio. First i was sceptical if it would work .. but then it worked really well ... i can walk away from the transmitter like 50 ft &amp; it still worked...i use less battery's less no. of CD's so it's great !!!
if you intend on using this as a manually configured modem: good luck. Maybe it's just me and the people I've asked for help from, but I've still not been able to get this modem to work in the jumpered mode. In the Plug-n-Play mode it works fine and configures itself. The manual is rather skimpy on non PnP configs which doesn't help much. With that said - it does work great and I fully expect I will get it working with manual config since I want to use it under LINUX - and to do that you have to have a modem like this, NOT a windows modem, the extra cost is worth the flexibility!
This bag fulfilled all my expectations and needs for a laptop bag. Although it lacks in storage space it has excellent protection, stlye and quality. The sleek and professional look Brenthaven has accomplished with this bag is unbeatable.
I can't say enough about how easy this camera is to use, the quality of photos or the small size. Before I bought my Kyocera Finecam, I shopped for weeks, looking in all the electronic stores for the best camera, at the best price. Either the camera was too large, or the LCD screen was too small. I was reading one of my computer magazines and they were advertising the Kyocera. I had never heard of it before and decided to look at their web site. After reading about it, I was sold. After using it for over one year, my pleasure has increased ten fold. I especially like the large 2.5 inch LCD screen on the rear of the camera. It is even clearer on a bright sunny day than my friends' cameras. After showing it to three of my friends, they bought one and are happy with it. I don't see how anyone could not be happy with the camera.
So I just received these headphones I got 70% off on amazon's one hour sale. I have to say they sound great. I am a musician and i love good sound quality. I am a drummer so good bass is important, but not overwhelming bass. These headphones are definitely worth the money I payed for them. Are they worth 150$? The answer is definitely NO! The ear buds are not very comfortable, but i think im going to go to a local electronics store and pick up a pair of foam ear buds, not sure yet. The construction is very elegant and stylish. I do hear frequencies that i have never heard from my old sony mdr ex85s. Those I considered good headphones. these are way better. I dont believe that the difference in sounds quality is worth the money but nevertheless i wanted to try a new brand of earphones. I have not tried to Sony ex500s or klipsch s4, but i hear they are good competitors in the price range i payed . I dont know about their reliability, but i can say it will last like most of my headphones-8 months at most. Make sure when you buy headphones you get a warranty, Because they all break in less than a year(marketing strategy). This warranty will save you in the long run, trust me! The bass on these is terrific. honestly can say it is not muddy. however if you wear the earbuds wrong or a wrong pair then your sound quality will be diminished. If you get these for less than 80, give em a try , Monster is a good company.
This printer's speed, text and graphics are all excellent. I print about 50 pages a day and it always operates trouble-free.I am only giving it four stars, not five, for one reason: it is no longer possible to replace the original Canon ink cartridges with cheaper compatible ink cartridges because the originals now come with a chip. That makes the cost of replacing the four ink cartridges around $55 unless you're willing to mess around with transferring the chips to a compatible cartridge yourself.Unfortunately, the other print manufacturers have taken similar steps to prevent people from using the compatible ink.If you do a lot of printing like I do the solution is to install a continuous ink system.
This is a simple, great keyboard. All of the keys are in their expected places (no funky insert key placement / Page Up is where it belongs, etc). The laptop style keys are quiet and easy to press with a comfortable amount of feedback. The price is right and the feel is right on.
The Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse is now being used on all the computers at my job. When I got mine, I was a little resistant. But after using it for less than a morning, I decided to get one for myself at home. I did, and it was one of the best little investments I've made.
This was recommended by a friend of mine who is a computer expert. The Sandisk ImageMate is easy to install and easy to use. I am very happy with this item
We just needed the cable to link a Xmas gift of a new DVR player to our new flatscreen TV. This was easy to order, cheap, and arrived sooner than expected. Setup was a nobrainer, so I was very pleased.
Since I often travel on long flights between 4-12 hours I need ear protection to make the trips more comfortable. At this point I cannot image making a trip without them. Not only to block out nearly all the noise, even noised the sound canceling products have issues with like crying babies and thumping, they allow you to listen to your entertainment at a reasonable level. They do not press against your head like the over the ear products. My original set was a E1cs lasted over 4 years and dozens of trans pacific flights. Eventually the cord plastic did degrade. They are still functioning. All plastics degrade under UV light so 4 years is about right. I will make sure I keep the current set in the case when not in use. But 4 years is beyond my expectation for the product. I see a lot of copy cat products but given my experience with Shure I would stick a product I trust.
I really liked her first novel, and liked the premise and promise of this at the beginning. However, the plot was preposterous - NOBODY would act the way these characters do at the end. Why do the black and lower class white characters speak in dialect, but the "resepctable" whites don't ? The druggie low life types were straight out of a made for TV movie - cardboard and unbelievable. We know she can write well, so why crank out comething like this ? I only finished it (grumbling all the way) because I wanted to know the solution to the mystery, and guess what ? More disappointment.
I gave this to my younger sister on her birthday, she loves it! I have heard no complaints from her and she said it fits great on the ipod and her ipod still fits into all of her other ipod accessories with no problems even with the skin on, I haven't seen her take the skin off her ipod since she put it on.
I already owned a Harmony 720 for my main AV system. I LOVE that remote, but I couldn't justify the cost of another 720 for my bedroom system, so I purchased a Harmony 520. Although it had great features, the LCD screen was nearly unreadable, so I returned it. For only about $10 more, I purchased this 550 and am VERY happy with it! Logitech made the font thicker and darker and modified the backlighting a bit to make the 550 LCD screen much more readable than on the 520.This remote is perfect for people without a huge A/V system, or for people needing a second universal remote for a smaller bedroom system. The (4) activity buttons on the LCD are perfect for that, whereas the (6) activity buttons on the 720 are better for running a larger system.The backlight on the 550 has a motion sensor, but it's an unusual one: It only comes on the first time you pick it up within a 2-hour period. After that, you can shake, rattle or bump it and the light will NOT come on by motion. You have to physically press the "Glow" button, or any other button on the remote. But set it down for 2-hours or more and it will come on the next time you pick it up (or walk by it - it's a sensitive sensor). I don't like that "feature", but I think it was done to make the (4) AAA batteries last longer. I guess it worked for that because I've had this remote for 2 months and the batteries are still just fine. The more expensive Harmony 720 has a true tilt sensor that will come on every time you move the remote. However, that remote also has a rechargeable battery which can handle running the backlight more often.Programming the 550 remote is just like any other Logitech Harmony - it uses the Harmony online software. If you don't have an internet connection, you will not be able to program this remote. But that aside, the newest version of Logitech's Harmony software is terrific (currently at v7.2.4). Gathering the model numbers of all your AV components is the hardest part. After that, the Harmony software's "Wizard" will walk you through basic setup in about 20-minutes. That is often all anyone needs because it does an amazing job of making everything work the way you want on the first try. However, the ability to tweak the settings is endless. It's not always well covered in the documentation, but if you are willing to experiment - there's lots to be found. There are also plenty of online forums where other users (such as me) are willing to answer questions on advanced programming for Harmony remotes.The Harmony 550 looks sleek & elegant, feels good in your hand and seems well constructed. All of the keys light up - even the chrome keys are surrounded by light. I like the fact that the "transport" keys for playing the DVD/VCR/DVR are high on the remote and are large enough to see well and use with large fingers. The chrome keys make a definite "click" noise when you press them. I like that, but I've read other reviewers who seem to hate it. I can't imaging that it would be a deal breaker since this is such a great remote.I highly recommend the Harmony 550 (but get the 720 or one of the other, higher end Harmony remotes if you have a large or complex AV system).
I've gone through several camera bags in search of the perfect walkaround bag for travel. I had a few requirements:1) small & stable enough to be comfortable while wearing for hours on end2) roomy enough to carry a midsize dSLR (Canon 40D) and perhaps 2 lenses, as well as a small guidebook and a few personal items. In other words, I didn't want to carry a daypack/backpack in addition to the camera bag3) allow quick & easy access to gear4) relatively secure, meaning does NOT allow quick & easy access to gear for opportunistic thievesThe "quick access" and "stable" requirements ruled out most backpack and shoulder designs. I quickly narrowed the search to hip-pack designs, settling on the Velocity 5x.On the security front, the outward-opening top flap design & large rain flap (which partially obscures the zipper) work well to protect against casual/opportunistic theft by making it hard for them to reach into your bag while you're distracted. But that's because this bag is hard to get in & out of, period. The simple act of opening the bag is torture. Here's a normally simple task, re-done the Tamrac way: Slide the bag around to the front. Fumble around for the zipper, have zipper get caught against the (totally useless) plastic buckles that sit on either side of the top cover, have the zipper get caught against the D-ring that connects to the shoulder strap, pull zipper around to other side, have zipper get caught on the strap & plastic buckle on THAT side. FINALLY get the top open to retrieve camera. If you're lucky, the magical sight that caught your eye hasn't vanished by the time you're ready to take a shot.This zipper/buckle/strap dance occurs every time because of faulty design. They sit on top of each other and fight for the same space. The shoulder strap presses into the buckle, which prevents the zipper from getting past it. You have to really yank the strap out of the way and maybe even hold the buckle up to get the zipper through. And sometimes the humongous rain flap gets in the way too. It's insanely annoying.And then there's the front pouch. Like all the Velocity bags (6x, 7x, 8x, etc.), the front pouch is ridiculously shallow. And the top opening is needlessly curved. These 2 design factors make it very difficult to fit a moderately sized guidebook inside. Had they made the front compartment just a little deeper and given it a zipper opening that rain straight across and not a slick-looking downward curve, it would have been 10 times better.I initially tried the other bags in the Velocity series but they were even worse.I ultimately went with a Think Tank Speed Demon:http://www.amazon.com/Think-Tank-System-Beltpack-Accessories/dp/B001L12NGG/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_tIt's smaller than the Velocity 5x but carries more. Go figure. The quick-access top opening actually works. The straps don't get in the way, and it doesn't come with useless buckles on the side. It's more versatile, more comfortable, with a well thought out design. The only "problem" with the Speed Demon is it has an additional zip opening in the center of the top flap, but it's too small to pull anything out of so it's not a security concern.If you feel comfortable walking around with the top unzipped and the only accessories you carry are memory cards and cellphone-sized items, the 5x might be a great bag. Otherwise, the constant struggle to open/close the bag may drive you insane. Oh, and if you want to carry a water bottle, you'll have to get an external bottle holder attachment for it on the side of the bag, which makes the opening/closing process even more fun (trust me, I tried).
This is my 2nd Pentax digital camera, and I have owned it for 2 years. I've always liked the what they have been doing with the sizing of the cameras, keeping the very small. This one is, very small, so it's great for any situation because you can carry it around like a cell phone. Picture quality for the most part, is very good.The problem I have with this camera is the inconsistant performance. Day time shots are great, but low light or evening shots are not the best. There are different modes you can use, but I have found the night shot mode to be worthless. You have to hold the camera still for several seconds, but my shots have always blurred severely. The other problem I have expirienced is with the shutter release. On most digital cameras, you press the shutter release about 1/2 way and the camera lets you know when it's ready to take the picture (light changing, focus box on lcd, etc.). About 1/3 of the time, this pentax will not take the picture once you think it's ready. It requires about 5-6 additional presses on the shutter release to take the picture. Very annoying when you have someone waiting for you to take their picture and the camera won't work. One other thing is that with all the ultra compacts out now with 2.5" to 3.0" LCDs, this 1.8" is starting to feel quite small.I have had good luck with Pentax before and I won't let these few annoyances deter me from puchasing another pentax. If you are looking for a small, compact, digital camera, I would suggest other pentax models such as the T10 or T20 which are in the same price range, but newer.
It was easy enough to install, but it is not anti-fingerprint....there are so many fingerprints on this after just a few hours that I can barely see the screen. There is still a glare and this screen protector makes the screen looking foggy and kind of blurry. Really screws up the resolution of the Kindle fire HD. Not bubble free either. I just got a shipping label from Amazon and will be returning this item. I was hoping they would have the same screen protector I purchased for my first Kindle Fire which was a GreatShield EZseal Plus, but they don't offer it for the Kindle Fire HD. The saying goes, "you get what you pay for". I would not recommend this.
i got this b/c i thought the design looked good and it was functional. only thing i do not like is that it covers the cd/dvd slot. it says that it leaves space for the cd to come out but it doesn't.
The speakers are great!From the moment you lift the box you will realize that this is a very light shipment. THe design is simple and elegant, the speakers are not so big that they distract from your computer, or too small that they are easily dismissed.It takes almost no time to set up everything to the computer and begin to enjoy them. These are definitely a must have for anyone who wants good speakers and does not want to spend too much on them.
I think this is a great buy. I ordered 5 of them it seems like every time we buy a new electronic we have to buy a HDMI cable and they are $20 each at Wal Mart, so I just bought 5 for $9 on here. Great buy!!!
I have used all three brands, and put movies and music on them. Hands down, and by far the Vision Zen M's my favorite. Like all of the players, if you take the time to learn how to add movies & music, the Vision Zen M can't be beat for picture quality, sound, and especially battery strength.There's only 1 glitch that I've experienced; don't fiddle with the controls to fast forward, stop, then fast forward again (past commercials for example)take an extra moment to pause and let the unit process - otherwise the whole thing will freeze, and you'll have to reset the unit.I wish the Vision Zen M came with a wall charger, but I'm very pleased with the wall and car charger sold by PCMICROSTORE on Amazon for an awesome price (well worth the $6.25 + shipping).Well worth the $$ ;)
Purchased Iroc 3 weeks ago - claims to upgrade to 256K with additional Smart Media cards. Purchased card and loaded system up. Could not get unit to play over 40 songs -even though 86 were loaded (combination of internal and external memory) - wrote tech service - only received statement that eventually unit will be able to play 99 songs - but did not answer my question or problem why I was having trouble.
Find me a Laser Digital machine that can Copy and Print 8.5x14 for $349. I don't think it exists. The paper tray holds 250 sheets and the unit has a 3 year warranty. This unit is a die hard consistent Copier/printer. It's just a work horse. The cover even lifts up when you have to put books on it. Even though it says copies are only 6 pages a minute, the consistency at which they came out seemed more like 8 or so. It does print at 8 pages per minute, but only copies at 6. To get a laser printer/copier for $349 is a great deal no matter how you look at it. Besides, its a Xerox. These guys invented this stuff.
To be very honest, i dont' know that i have the ears to tell the difference b/w this cable and others, but what i CAN say is that my system sounds brilliant.Very happy with the purchase.
Excellent product you won't regret spending your money on this item. It wii definitely put your ability to a higher notch. Iyou will spend less time on post processing your pictures cause you have the right color!
This mouse works very good. Clicks are a bit loud - but it was well priced. Sensitivity to a regular wooden table is excellent with no skips or miss reads by optics. It worked right from first plug in. Arrived promptly and with no issues. I would recommend this mouse to anyone.
Bought this on sale at Fry's in January, 2011. Awesome deal! Only paid $99. Worked great initially, but recently had a power outage in San Diego. I guess when everything came back on it fried the PSU. What makes it worse is the power somehow passed through the unit while it was off and blew up my video card as well. That's why only 3 stars. Not very effective. Also, I don't get only being partially modular. There are 6 unused plugs that I have to cram in my case and it makes for reduced airflow. So, if you come across one of these for cheap, definitely worth it. Otherwise, there are fully modular units for less money with better efficiency ratings and warranties.
Works Great, Clear light indicators, good product.There are 2 versions of this on the market. There is a early version of 7V DC and the new rev 5V DC. I would take the 5V units only.
I got it in the mail in a little bubble wrapped envelope. Openes it and installed it right away, it's very easy and convenient. I have a MacBook Pro so I needed the adapter too, but it has been working perfectly. Definitely a great buy.
This HDMI cable completes my need. You get both video and audio output if your receiver and TV supports. I am gonna buy 1 more of these.
This product is abysmal. I purchased it as cheap intermediary protection for my L-series canon lens until I could afford a solid uv-filter, so I wasn't expecting much. My expectations were apparently too high. The glass was just that, a piece of cut glass with horrible glare in a cheap bulky ring. And to make it worse, it wasn't even tightly set into the ring; the glass was loose and jiggled around (which made perceptible noise). Completely unacceptable product, would not recommend under any circumstance. I ended up throwing this out; save your money for a better filter.
The first time I plugged something into this, I heard a loud pop. No power.But even if it did work, I wouldn't want it. It's quite flimsy, the switch is loose, and plugs don't slip into the outlets smoothly.(I must say though, I'd give Amazon 5 stars for great customer service.)
The filter was as promised, and we are happy with it. Really, there's not much more I can say about a UV filter!
I know I will use this cable at some future time, but I have an "old" conventional TV which does not accept it. It wasn't expensive, and I know I'll be changing the TV.
I bought a generic lens and the Panasonic lens for my Lumix LX5. You can definitively tell the difference. The Panasonic lens produces far crisper pictures. I sent the generic back. Some things you pay good money for quality, shoes and lens.
es buen producto lo uso con mi dock bose y funciona muy bien se ve bien y tiene todos los compartimento me gusta mucho, se ensucia f&aacute;cil
This is the first book I have read by Bujold, but will not be my last. The characters, as well as the plot, had more depth and originality than the typical "fantasy script". Can't wait to read more!
This didn't do as well as an old microwve poper I've used for yers. It didn't showa great increase in kernals popped,and they were not as light and crispy. It is absolutely necessary to use the 'power packs', which I couldn't find in local stores. Since I gave several of the poppers as gifts I shopped on line for replacement 'power packs' for all and found the postage/handling fee for 10 packages was ten times what it cost for one (incredibly light) pack.
The size is nice and it is fairly simple to use.Although it's not exactly a dinosaur camera, it did not deliver the quality I anticipated. It's a Samsung so I was expecting great performance. A little disappointed.
I love it, I love it, I LOVE IT! This bag is extremely comfortable to wear, easy to access even while wearing, and has all the right pockets and pouches. I also love that there's a waterproof 'cover' tucked into the bottom/back that comes in oh-so-handy for those unexpected rainshowers. This bag is an excellent buy, and I highly recommend it to all!
I bought this to set up internet for a couple of older computers in a downstairs room away from the router. it only works with Win 98, ME and Win2000.
I bought this enclosure because the first one was very good. I recommended it to anyone looking to back up their information its very fast if you have it connected with esata and 7200 or higher HD.
Product is great! We received product in a timely manner without any hassles! Thanks for the great service!
Not that there's really anything wrong with the original grip pen that comes with the Intuos3, but sometimes it can feel a little clumsy or unnatural. That's where this little guy comes in. It basically has the same functions as the original pen except that it's slimmer, lighter and more like a real-world pen that one might be accustomed to.I have this along with the 6D pen which is generally less useful, but great for Painter X.
I bought a relatively cheap (around $30) transmitter before this one and it was aweful! This is a great transmitter! Absolutely no problems with it yet. Just wish I could use it on my home stereo.
Bottom line is that it works. I use it with a Vista laptop and my midi setup. It powers a portable DVDRW, a non powered hard drive, and my MIDI keyboard. It didn't seem to work with my Hercules DJ Control Steel, but that thing is even finicky hooked direct to the laptop, so I don't blame the hub. No delay noticed with the keyboard, which is critical. The power supply gives out 3.2A, which is much more powerful than most powered hubs. The port on the front is handy for a quick plug in of flash drives, which I use to transfer samples and music tracks back and forth with my other equipment. Remember, plug it in and give Windows time to fully install the drivers for it before plugging anything else. Then just plug them in one at a time. My only complaint is the blue LED is too bright, but it's not one of those hyperbright blue LEDS that light up the room, doesn't bother me in my dim media room and it's pointed right at me. The screen is brighter. I can live with it.
Rechargable batteries now adays are requirement.Duracell makes a great 15 minute recharger that pays for it self almost immediately.I would reccomend this product to anyone who has a need for AA or AAA batteries.
I have a new Beltronics STi Driver. I live in West Virginia but drive through Virginia to work each day. I purchased this radar detector because of it's total shield technology, it's supposed to be undetectable. The other day when I crossed the state line into Virginia, I got off the highway and was driving through a small country town at 35mph which was the speed limit. I drove past a cop sitting at a gas station, he came out with force. His lights came on and I stopped. He asked if I had a radar detector? I said yes, I live in WV and forgot to turn it off when I crossed the state line. He was very nice since I was honest and asked to see it. He said this is a good one, then he handed it back to me and said try to remember to turn it off next time or I'll write you a ticket and confiscate it. I said you were able to detect my radar detector? He said yes they just installed Spectre Elite which detects all radar detectors so I suggest you stop using that thing. I quickly said thank you and was on my way. That was a waste of money, now I have a Magnesium paper weight unless I'm driving through states other than Virginia or D.C. Of course not all squad cars have this equipment but who wants to risk losing such an expensive radar detector. In the last two weeks 3 other squad cars came after me but I was able to turn it off before they got close to me, I wasn't speeding any of those times. I looked up the Spectre Elite and sure enough it detects all radar detectors. I thought is was a coincidence that I was being stalked by Virginia cops more now after purchasing and using my STi Driver (and wasn't speeding in any of these situations) but it's Spectre Elite. The STi Drivers owners manual says it's undetectable by all current and future (RDD) Radar Detector Detectors. When I informed Beltronics they said they will investigate further and at least I can use it in states other than Virginia. The problem is I only get tickets in Virgina. I had to laugh at that myself. Other than being detectable it's a great product.
I have had this antenna for over 2 years now and I have no idea of how it works because I cannot find an adapter to fit my phone. The claim that it will fit all phones is certainly misleading. Maybe they could also offer the adapters here at Amazon.com. I would not recomment this item to anyone unless you first get the cable adapter for your particular cell phone and then order the antenna.
The batteries arrived quickly and intact. I assume they'll give me a couple years of additional life. They're so much cheaper than going to Panasonic directly. I also get miffed by retailers who no longer stock a battery, but want to sell you a whole new telephone instead. There's nothing wrong with the ones I have, and I don't care about the latest, greatest features anyway.
I bought this camera in August 1998 after my Minolta 35mm X-700 was stolen. The best thing about this camera is the amazing pictures I've taken with it. After 15 years of using full manual settings with the very large and heavy Minolta, the automatic features and portability can't be beat for the picture quality. I can put it on my belt with the case that comes with it and hike the planet. I've taken this little wonder on numerous hiking trips in the Southwest. Never a problem since its so light weight and readily available on your waist for those shots that usually come up all of a sudden. I typically shoot 1 to 2 rolls a day on average 2 to 3 week trips. I've been doing this since I got it and the camera is finally showing the mileage of several thousand photos. The shutter doesn't always fire when the camera is turned on and I must close and re-slid the switch but it still works. I'm considering another one since I looked at the Canon Z3 but it doesn't have the lens quality of the 370Z. The one and only problem I've had with this camera is when I tried to get enlargements from the APS 25mm film. It just doesn't compare to 35mm once you enlarge beyond an 11 x 14 print. Otherwise, for the average user, this is a great camera for the price. I paid $285 plus tax back in '98 when it first came out. As far as that other reviewer saying that the shutter was delayed after hitting the button, the reason was probably low light. This camera has a built in feature of sensing the dim lighting conditions and slowing the shutter to allow more light to hit the film thereby slowing the shutter. I've gotten some blur in pictures with dim lights but it was only because I wasn't thinking about it and used an unsteady hand. This camera is definitely 5 stars, especially now that the price has dropped !
I am enjoying using the acid-free glue stick in my scrapbooking. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to adhere photo's to paper.
This lens is not cheap, but it's well worth the money. It indeed deserves the famous "L" designation. I use a Canon EOS 20D and it works wonderfully with the camera. It's quiet, fast and fairly light. Best of all, it shoots extremely sharp photos. This lens allows you to gather a lot into a photo and when shot at unsual angles you can get some very interesting images. Oh--and I once accidentally dropped it on a table without any discernable damage. It feels rugged. You'll be surprised at how much you'll want to use it. Make sure you get a UV protector. This lens is a winner.
I ordered a Targus 4 Port USB 2.0 and it works Great. Because with the shortages of USB Port in the back of my computer, it was very difficult to get at them when I needed them, this give me the option of always having a port available. Excellent Idea.
This helps ended the battle for PC and Internet connection in my household. Now both my son and myself can be online at the same time! Had it for almost a year and have no problem with it. If you have multpile PCs and Hi-speed connection like RR, it is great to have this hub. There is no need to pay RR for additional connection!
These noise canceling cans are comfy, good looking and have decent sound. The sound has a clean punch in the lower frequencies and its no slouch in the higher ones. They are as good as their competitors; the BOSE noise canceling headphones are three times the price. Purists my want to reach higher up the shelf but these are appropriate for 99% of music listeners.The build quality is fine I used these for about 6 months and no problems the supplied case really helps with this.The noise canceling feature is well implemented offering a switch to turn it off probably for battery conservation hence the little blue LED. In terms of battery use I found 2xAA batteries would last 2-4 weeks of heavy use. Sometimes I forgot to turn off the noise canceling though. The batteries also give a kick to the bass. Even if you have no batteries you can still use them just you won't have NC or the full sound. The NC works best at blocking out low ambient noises like engines, traffic or dying giraffes.If you have an iPod or laptop and travel a bit or have a lot of people in your house or have noisy neighbors. These are for you. Some people are hesitant to splash out more than $15 on headphones with an headphones are headphones attitude. After using these many convert to taking headphones as serious as choosing their music player.
These head phones are comfortable to wear, but they do have a bit of static. We use them at a range of about 15 feet. We've tried moving the transmitter around, and we know it's not because of interference from the display (we have a wall mount). Despite the slight static, we use these almost every day so it is not a huge impact. If we could make another purchase, we'd probably go with a different model because at over $100, it seems they should be crystal clear.
Great seller fast ship, satisfied Very good product very good i am very satisfied Great seller with fast ship ok
These solid bookshelf speakers are, as usual, of the highest quality that Polk Audio always produces. They have been discontinued, but if you compare these to the RTi A series there are minimal differences. I have not had time to break them in yet, but upon the inaugural listening with a vinyl copy of Waits' "Mule Variations" these speakers sounded as sweet and natural as I have ever heard in a book shelf speaker in the list retail price range of this model. As a matter of fact my friend's $1000 B&W bookshelf speakers can't match these! The bass is not overpowering but is definitely present. The mids and highs are very nice with a great dynamic soundstage. If you are a vinyl fan hearing your favorite tunes through these will keep you up till late at night...it did for me.
This device is not as good as what I thought. But it works.
My buddy bought one of these a number of months ago, from the same source. It usually goes for much more money and it had disappeared from availability since that time. I kept checking and finally found it available for nearly the same price as before. When I received it, I was pleasantly surprised that it had about 5 added features that enhance its' usefullness. All functions work flawlessly. Incidentally, I drive a Mazda RX-8 and my buddy has a Nissan 350Z and a Mini-Cooper S. My brother-in-law drives a BMW 335i. All 3 of us have bought this unit and make good daily use of it. It's great if you're a tinkerer or even just to check differences with performance tires.Highly recommended. And you can't go wrong with the vendor.
I bought this lens for my Coolpix 4300 along with the Wide angle (26mm) converter and am very pleased with the results. All the comments from my review of the WA converter apply to this one too. Great product! You can't go wrong.
Just what I needed at the time, I 'm not sure it's going to handle 3 couputers, I 'll know soon, Thanks for your help. Ralph
I first bought these headphones over a year ago. I was pleased with the quality of the sound. I thought this was a good deal. Six months later, it started playing through just one side. But wait, you say! These have a lifetime warranty so it's no trouble, you say! Yeah, only I paid to have the broken headphones shipped to the replacement center (AND I had to send a money order along with it so that they could ship them back). Now, with my replacement headphones, they're doing the same thing after only a few months! I won't be paying money to get ANOTHER replacement pair. It's just not worth it anymore. Do not buy these headphones.
I had a hard time deciding to order the TJ-35 or the T-E, and ended up with the TJ-35, primarily because of the MS and Decuma. I also did not like the feel of the T-E. For eight days I was very delighted with the device. Then the backlight failed. Sony said sure we will send you a box for you to send it back. By god, I'm not the only one! Checking on line there were a number of other devices out there with the same problem. If I had purchased it at Fry's I could have taken it back. But with Amazon.com I have a $50 promotional certificate. Hopefully I will not have more problems with it. Where are the cases?
After I purchased and fell in love with my 20GB iPod, I did the obligatory online research to decide how I could best use it in my car. As you read here, the reviews fell out into either love or hate, and I was torn. Given the low price of the iTrip, I figured it was worth a chance, and bought one here on Amazon.The bottom line: I love it.The reviewers here are right--it takes a little bit of time to find the right FM station, but with all of them to choose from, I think that with a little bit of patience, you can find one that works just fine. I live and commute in central New Jersey, crammed between Philly, NJ, and NY radio stations and media markets, and I've found a little niche that works perfectly.I am a shuffle-a-holic, and I don't have problems with the fact that when I shuffle the whole library, you get iTrip stations once in a while. If you just let the track play (for a whole 5 seconds), it does not reset your iTrip. A little patience pays off :) Also, the iTrip literature does suggest making a playlist that excludes the iTrip stations to avoid any problems with this.If you are an entire purist, you might be unhappy with the sound quality. I have never felt that way, because I'm too busy enjoying the music than to care about a little tiny static when the tracks are switching. Considering the fact that you can snap the little iTrip in and rock out to your iTunes music in the car without a zillion wires, a tape adapter (which I can't even use because there's no tape player in my car), or hardware adjustments to your stereo, it is worth it.And if not, you can sell it to some other sucker. :)
This baby is awesome. I have had it now for about 1 month and it works perfectly. No crashes, no excessive heat build up. Did I mention that it is quiet? I had an e-machines before this and it roared all the time. The fan on this baby hardly ever comes on. Great Notebook, small enought to tote around and really lite. Great performance also. Get one while you can.
Kensington 62195 Simply Portable One Notebook Carrying CaseI really like this well padded case. Heavy duty, has storage compartments to get organized, lots of room for accessories, rugged, self-repairing, industrial-strength size eight zippers & wide shoulder straps. This item will last a lifetime!
This scanner is everything I need. I have so many negatives that have never been developed so with this it makes it easy for me to scan them and print out the photos. The only downside I found was that when scanning black and white developed negatives (like the kind you can develop yourself and not the color developed black and white negatives) the black and white is more of a brown and white. Other than that I love this scanner.
I purchased these so I could run with my ipod. My son saw them and I have never used them since. He uses them on most of his runs and loves them. They look kewl too!
Maybe I have funny shaped ears...but I don't think so. I got these headphones because I thought they would fit well. Turns out they did. Not only that but there are also the best sounding headphones I've used in a while. I used some that cost over a $150 and not been as pleased.
I have tried for years and years to find a true "universal" remote, but to no avail... Until the Harmony 800! It turns on/off my TV, cable, DVD, and sound system all with one click! There are other tons of bells and whistles that all TV/Cable owners should have, including a "previous channel" button.
This is a nice printer for the money. (You'll spend more in cartridges in a year than you spend on the printer.) The resolution is solid and worth the wait. It's a perfect, low-cost home solution for your color printing needs.
I had the 42" model for a year. After 8 service calls, Circuit City gave me a new one. This size was discontinued so I tried the 50" It started with the same problems on the first day: turns off and on at will, half the picture goes blank, I could go on. Progressive problems througout the year. Picture is good, ambilight is beautiful (that had a recal) but it the model is a lemon. Before you write a review here, live with the TV for a while.
I've had the JVC S590 for a little more than 2.5 years,I bought it off my friend when he was upgrading his HU with a newer one and it was already 3 years old at that time. Very solid performer,it only skips when I hit big bumps and its in a diesel truck (witch rattles a helluva lot). It looks really nice,but not nice enough to steal,this is proven by the fact that I left my truck unlocked (accident) in a mall parking lot,and 3 hours later,my CD player was still there.Only down side to this head unit is that it is pretty old (7 years to be exact) and it is only a CD player. Its doesn't play MP3's or have a USB input to hook up to your iPod,you can however play CD-R's no problem.
This is my third FM transmitter in about as many years. I owned the Belkin and the iRiver prior to this one. I use it with an iPod during my commute, about 90 minutes total, every day. I have a sedan with a rear-window FM antenna, so signal strength is critical.The Belkin didn't have nearly enough signal strength or a flexible enough station selection, so I didn't stick with it very long. What prompted me to replace the iRiver after about two years of use was the auto-shutoff "feature" of the iRiver and the tenancy for high frequency audio to break up and distort badly when the iPod was above moderate volumes. The auto-shutoff powers down the transmitter when it thinks there's no music. What really happens is when the music levels are low or between tracks, the thing powers down letting high-volume static come crashing through the speakers at until the music level picks up to the point where it thinks there's music again (or until I can kill the radio's volume). Annoying to say the least. It's signal strength was better than the Belkin, but I would still get interference periodically.The Coby is always-on (when the car is on) so there was an immediate and welcome relief. That alone makes it a winner in my book. But when I spent time playing with the iPod and radio levels, I noticed that the Coby didn't distort the high frequencies, no more playing with levels. Cool! Then after listening to a couple of tracks it was obvious that the Coby has much better low end response compared to the other two I owned. The bass was more defined (not boomy) and the punch that I didn't even notice was missing, was back. What a huge improvement! Much more life-like. Not over-pronounced, just full, all the way to the bottom. To boot, I don't hear any interference at all during my Chicago area commute, signal strength is very good. Combine that with a price that is half that of the others, there's no way you can lose with this unit.If you're considering an FM transmitter solution for your in-car MP3 player listening, give the Coby your full consideration. I know you won't be disappointed.
I liked the comfort and price but after a couple of months of daily use one of the ear buds died.
Nice webcam, works well, although I'm not sure if the low light function is working properly. This is a second Logitech webcam I've installed on a desktop and with both I had problems getting the microphone to function. The same may hold true for a laptop that doesn't have a built in webcam. There's nothing in the instruction explaining how to activate the microphone. In Windows XP, here's how to activate the microphone for use with Skype:1) At the lower right of your screen, you will see a bunch of little icons.Right click on the little speaker (round-looks like a radio speaker) icon.2) Select "Adjust Audio Properties" from the drop down menu3) Click on the "Audio" tab at the top of the pop up window4) In the middle of the pop up window, you will see "Sound Recording". Youwill see your sound card ID listed in the box. Click on the little arrow tothe right5) From the pop down menu you should see "Logitech Webcam" listed. Pleasenote that the webcam must be plugged in and installed before you will seethe Logitech webcam listed. Click on it. "Logitech webcam" should nowappear in the box.6) Then click "O.K." at the bottom.7) Do the echo test again in Skype and the webcam microphone should nowwork.
... ... It'll take you one full evening to get 301 CD's into it. But this isthe machine for me as I have close to 800 CD's now. The 6 discchangers just weren't cutting it. I did notice a diference in thesound quality but I think you can overcome that with digital optical cable or using a good monster cable. The big advantage with the player is the Random feature. Hey man, with 300 CD's this is DAYS worth music. We're talking not hearing the same tune twice in a week or weekend. The hell with commercial radio! I've got my own station with this player. It also has some good programming functions and I like the CD Text. My only concer is that the unit can stand up to consistent use. The last CD jukebox I bought was Sony 25CD which was in 1991. It never worked out of the box and I've been with 6Cd Onkyo since then. But alas, my collection has grown far beyond the capabilities of 6 gun changer. If you're looking for something that can handle a chunk of your large collection then this is the PD-f1009 is for you.10/06/04:I was going over some of my old reviews and found this one. I mentioned in the original review above I was concerned about this player's consistent usage. Well I am happy to report I have had absolutely no problems with this CD player! I would in fact buy another and daisy chain it with this one were I not using Windows XP's media features to "rip" my CD collection to a hard drive. Still I'm extremely happy with this product and commend Pioneer for its price and durability.
I picked up a refurbished pair for $10 with a 90-day warranty, so, I'm holding my breath on their lifespan. How they've performed so far:Pros:+ cheap+ GREAT sound (especially considering the price)+ decent ambient noise cancellation (about 60 - 70% IMO)+ solid, aesthetically pleasing design+ Ohm frequency of 32 means it can push your iPod pretty darn well without killing the batteriesCons:- uncomfortable/tight (this can be easily remedied by stretching them out over a couch arm, basketball, or computer tower over a few nights or so)- long-ish cord somewhat limits portabilityOverall:Excellent pair of cans for the money.
I have had the Magnavox 42MF437B 42" LCD HDTV for about 4 months now. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. First of all, we use this TV in our Family room with a DIRECTV HD DVR. I have it set to use the 1080i display from the HD DVR (1080p not available). The picture is very crisp and bright on HD channels that are available. Even using 1080i, fast motion does not seem to have "trails" as I would have expected. I've experimented with 720p vs. 1080i and, to my untrained eye, the higher definition setting even in interlaced is better.Let me go backward for a minute to when I received the TV. The box itself is pretty ingenious. If you bother to read the directions (which, for once, I actually did), the box is quite helpful in setting up the TV. It allows you to mount the stand and plug in the lower speaker in a safe and secure manner prior to standing it up.One of the reasons out side of the features this TV appealed to me was the fact that is is 40.9" wide. We have a TV cabinet that I really did not want to replace that could only accommodate a 41" wide set. I had been looking for something that would fit this range so that my +$1,000 TV wouldn't cost me +$2,000 in furniture. Once I assembled the TV it slide in perfectly with virtually no gap on the side of the cabinet. It sort of has a built in look now. The menus for setting up the TV are fairly intuitive and easy to configure.In the beginning, I was using Dish Network standard service and pulling HDTV over the air with an RCA antenna. This was serviceable but the signal from the OTA side was too week to have reliable service. The TV did just find with the OTA signal when environmental conditions were just right (read, after the sun went down). I am much happier with the DIRECTV HD service now.All in all, this is a fantastic TV for my needs and would highly recommend it to anyone considering a 42" 1080p TV.
Unfortunately these speakers were damaged during shipment but the seller was great working with me to replace them. The replacement component set sounds great and I am very happy with the final tally.
My handycam fits great in this bag......room for cards....not large enough for battery charger though.
Worked for almost a month. Luckily this piece of junk started to flake out on me (started making grinding noises) before it totally bit it. So I bought another drive (320GB Lacie) and transferred my files just in time; this piece went the very next time I tried to use it. Can't format it - I'm looking for my receipt so that I can return it.
they don't really tell you the sizing of this unit, and it only comes in 1 size!! i have a big hand, and it just didn't fit. i had to curl my fingers back to hit the scroll wheel and buttons, causing more pain than the regular mouse! and the heel of my hand didn't fit in the mouse, so my hand was twisted. all the pictures show a lady's hand, and it must be small!!
I called Comcast cable several times because I was getting a very bad to no picture on several channels after they changed to digital. I would get a message on some channels "Your service has been temporarily interrupted. It should be restored momentarily." It of course was never restored. I went on the internet with my problem as Comcast customer service people are idiots. My problem was solved immediately. The internet told me I needed a Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 because digital requires a stronger signal. I have several televisions and the picture is perfect on all channels now. I found the best price for the cable booster on Amazon.com at $33.00. The only negative is the two cable wires that come with the booster are RG59 which is okay for the electrical adapter but I used RG6 wire for the other connections.
I didn't have the original ice pack that came with my Medela pump so I was originally using a regular ice pack that I had in the freezer. This one is much better. It's a custom fit in the bag with four bottles and it stays colder than the ice packs--probably because it is larger. It is larger than I thought it would be but it's perfect.
Recently ran my new home theater using this cord.Great quality cord, with solid connections. I had no problem stripping the wire, or using my banana clips to connect to the receiver.
Pros: Strong software bundle: Norton Ghost 2003 and Iomega Automatic Backup....Good price (although just went up).Cons: Noisier than other external hard drives I've owned....No on/off switch!
I have been using the D-Link DIR-655 for just a few days. Initial installation APPEARED to go smoothly and the unit worked OK for Internet access but there were some strange problems when I tried to do Remote Desktop Client access over the LAN. Automatic backups were getting skipped because the backup program could not find the server. I put my old router back in service and the problems vanished. As I investigated, I discovered that there was something truly strange going on in the handling of NetBIOS on the LAN. I tried a restore to factory defaults and re-did the installation. After the reset to factory settings the installation wizard would not run properly so I had to do the installation manually. This time it worked, and the router is functioning just fine. There were no recurrences of the odd problems on the initial installation. The only real problem I had with configuration the second time around is that for some reason the router did not want to accept the time zone/daylight setting information.So, the good news is that this is a fast router. Once it is properly configured it seems to work great. Range is better than my old router, and I haven't had any connection problems with connections using any of the wireless protocols.I have not owned the router long enough to comment on durability or long term stability, and I have not used the USB port so I don't know anything about its functionality. I don't use WiFi Protected Setup so I can't comment on that.The bad news is that D-Link email support is a total, complete waste of time. It was obvious from their email responses that the techs were giving out boilerplate advice without even bothering to read the user information I submitted. The installation 'wizard' is apparently a bit flaky, and every meaningful configuration change during manual configuration requires a LONG reset process. As best I could tell there was no way to make the necessary changes in all the various categories and then reset the router once. It had to go through a painfully long reset after changing items on each page of the interface. The price/performance for the router are good enough I would probably buy it again, but I can't recommend it to anybody who is likely to need meaningful tech support.
We bought one of these probably 15 years ago - it just now had to be replaced because the lid cracked. It's the best microwave popper ever! Like movie popcorn once you add the butter! The paper inserts are harder to find now, but you can get them easily on line. It's the best!!!
Good product as far as protecting your camera, but tears easily after 1 vacation's worth of use.
This item was never purchased. It was a replacement sent to replace the similar item I bought on 1-12. The item was defective and returned to Amazon. Your return policy is truly outstanding. This item was sent to me while I was still in possession of the item it was intended to replace. I was truly impressed.
Hewlett Packards' quality is much better than a no-name brand or a re-inking cartridge. Colors are more vivid and it lasts longer.
I recently purchased this 80GB iPod to replace my old, black-and-white Click Wheel. The leap between the two versions is unbelievable. When I compare the two, I realize how quickly the iPod has improved in just a few short years. Instead of lowering the price (although it has come down a little since I bought mine), Apple instead has focused on improving the technology and storage capacity -- and it shows.First, the design. The newest iPod Classic no longer comes in white, and instead buyers must choose between silver and black. At first I was disappointed since I loved the white, glossy exterior, but the brushed silver is both reminiscent of the old and much classier looking. The metallic case has a somewhat sharper edge than the Classic did even a year ago, but it doesn't pick up fingerprints on the front as quickly. The chrome back continues to be a fingerprint magnet, however. The click wheel remains the same.The capacity of the 80 GB is amazing. Ten years ago, who would have thought it possible to carry around two weeks straight of music and still barely make a dent in the storage? Of course, videos, movies, photos,and television shows take more space than audio files, so the 80 GB hard disk is much welcomed. For comparison, see theApple iPod touch 16 GBor the iPhone, both with storage limitations that will frustrate those who like to carry their entire music libraries and videos with them. The Classic is a must for those individuals.The software seems more stable than it did even less than a year ago, as my daughter's Classic (the last of the white models) hangs much more frequently than mine. In fact, after a couple months of steady use, I have yet to reset mine. I advise that owners update iTunes and their iPod software whenever a new version is available to maintain compatibility.The Cover Flow feature is more interesting than useful, especially if you have older CD ripped to iTunes that predate the cover feature. I really like the ability to see the CD cover art while the music is playing, something the black-and-white model couldn't do. Extras include a clock, alarm, calendar, games (pre-loaded with three simple ones), and a stopwatch. You may elect to download files to your iPod for reading. These extras, while nice, are hardly the reason to buy one of these. IPods are for music, plain and simple. Even the addition of videos doesn't trump the original use, though the sound is good enough that sometimes I forget I'm watching such a tiny screen.For those who have never used an iPod: the Classic allows you to sort your music by artist, albums, podcast, audiobooks, genres, composers. You may listen to individual songs or entire albums. You can create playlists of your favorite songs, or you can shuffle to play the songs randomly, with weight on those you've rated yourself. All this information is accessed almost instantly, with a spin and a click. Until you've actually used an iPod, you won't have an idea how glorious the technology is. I've never known anyone to go back to a regular MP3 player after owning an iPod, except, of course, if they cannot afford a replacement. You manage and sync your music directly through iTunes on your computer.The biggest downsides of the iPod are cost and the use of a hard drive, a much more fragile storage method than a chip. Of course, with the drive, you get that huge storage capability and quick access, so the trade-off is well worth it. Some also cite Apple's control of the market through the proprietary format of iTunes, since you must use iTunes to use an iPod. While this may have been a problem before the overwhelming popularity of the iPod, just about every song you'd like can be found there. You really don't need another program to access the music you want.I highly recommend this newest version of the iPod. If you have been thinking about upgrading from an older model, now is the time to do it.
This is a great product for giant binoculars. I have a wonderus view & a bad neck from arthritis but my 30x80 found a perfect match with this mount.
Easy installation, stable performance, well-configurable. Compatible with Comcast, but smtp.comcast.net is accessible only via port 25 (port 587 does not work). The signal fades very quickly with the distance inside a wooden building: after three walls and 15 m the signal is low.
The drive was working fine for about 5 months and then it suddenly began to hang and perform slowly, the data became periodically inaccessible. Restarting the drive through the software never worked properly, it would run for over a day in what appeared to be the "restart" or "shutdown" process. The data would be inaccessible and useless to our entire office during that time. It conveniently crashed overnight 3 days before a deadline and we were fortunate to have backups running nightly of this drive otherwise all would be lost.The 'repair' feature has proved useless as well. I have yet to reformat the drive in hopes that Iomega can provide some worthwhile solution. As of now the drive says all my data is gone.As some other reviews mentioned here, the feature set is excellent, the software abysmal and the reliability unacceptable.
bought 2 of these for our office front desks for scanning client documents. Work great and software easy to use.
I bought this card because I'd read it worked with Apple's Airport 3.1 (and later) software in machines like my 15" PowerBook G4. Unfortunately it appears that something changed for the ver 2 variant of the WPC54G card, and it isn't recognized by Apple's software. I should note that Linksys does not claim that the card is Mac-compatible, so I don't fault them; I just want to alert other Mac owners who might be considering this card.
Works great so far. The only thing that confused me, but I have also not put a lot of time into figuring it out, was it asked me if I wanted to set up a secure network and yet I don't have to enter my password I set up to connect
This product is easy to use and has eliminated the phone calls from my wife on how to operate our components. It only took about 10 minutes to do a basic set up of my components. I am still customizing locations of the buttons, but was able to run my system after the basic setup. I also like the way you can put a picture in the background, makes my remote stand apart from the rest. If you have any electronics challenged people in your household, this is a necessity.
You never know when a photo opportunity might present itself. If you're like me, it will be when your nice, full-size camera is not around. So, I got this little Sony to carry along with my car keys and wallet. This plan works great. I've managed to snag some great shots simply because I had this little camera nearby.The Good:Very small and portable256 MB stick holds over 200 imagesVery good image qualityThe Bad:Slow shutter speed; not good for action shotsThe So-SoEven a modest zoom would be niceI'd like a larger hole in the carry strap lug, so I could put it on a keyring or such.Overall, I'm quite happy with the quality of images, fit and function of the unit. I would NOT suggest it as a primary camera (there are better ones out there for the same money) but if you would like to have a "carry it with me all the time" camera, and never miss a shot, this Sony is the way to go.
The item was recieved quickly and after a simple install is working quite well. The price was less expensive then I saw elsewhere and am very happy with its cost and performance.
DID not get rid of the ground loop problem , thought it would with the faraday cage and isolated transformer. dont know what else to do as this is usually the way to go. my tubes are still buzzing like crazy and the sound went down by only a fraction.Not worth it for me but maybe to someone else its going back
This product worked exactly as functioned. However, right beneath where you would install the single DIN head unit is a sort of compartment that's a bit too small for you to reach back into, yet there is no way to stop items from falling back in there. That's a big pain and I feel it would have taken just a little bit of thinking to remove this design issue.
I am happy with my product, it helps me with my smaller pictures. And it's light weight. It is also very easy to use.
This review is for the following item:Sabrent SND-P8CH 8-Channel 7.1 High-Performance Surround Sound 3D PCI Sound Card ControllerI chose to upgrade my computer during the holidays and decided I needed a new sound card. Went online and being that I could only buy a PCI type card, the selection to choose from was fairly limited. I finally opted for this Sabrent card figuring that they're probably all the same anyway and it was cheap to boot (I'm no audiophile as you can probably tell).BAD move!First, the manufacturer's box that the card came in was the cheapest thinnest cardboard I have ever seen, something you might expect to see in a third world country but not here. Of course it was manufactured in a TWC.Second, the card was the only thing inside the box; no accompanying manual or instruction booklet of any kind whatsoever. That is just plain lame.Thirdly, I at least expected the card to work! But it only produced static sounds on top of muffled low level music. I know, so I just happened to get a bad card... it can happen to anyone. The point is everything about this product screams "cheap junk".I ended up having to go down to Best Buy and plunk down twice as much money for a brand name card (Creative Labs' Sound Blaster) that had all the bells and whistles, plus superb sound quality.I guess you get what you pay for (if you pay enough).
I bought this to use with my Canon 50mm 1.4 prime lens. I was really surprised by how much light is reflected into the frame. Tried to take a few shots of the recent lunar eclipse and they were terrible. Much better when I removed the filter. I have other UV filters (Hoya) and did not realize there could be such a difference. Pay more and get something else.
This device works OK, it has reception problems in parts of my home. I would look at another one that gets better reception than this unit.
Iomega's Zip 250MB USB External Drive (with included 250MB zip disk!) boasts a sleek design that doesn't disappoint performance-wise. For those of us with iMacs, it's a joy to use: just plug it into the keyboard and back-up files FAST. Excellent for transporting larger files from one place to another. (I've had no problem using 100MB discs in it.) In fact, the drive itself is quite portable. Very light but solid, and easily carried. It's also nice to see a design that complements the iMac without imitating it. Iomega Zip 250 stands--literally--on its own as a must-have system component.
Before I order this item I would like to confirm that this item is compatible with the Tungsten E? Thanks!
I want to start by saying this is a very good starter beginner - intermediate level scope, I decided on it for it's price and images that had been taken with it, I did quite a bit of research before buying one, as should you. I was nervous after reading some of the reviews for the scope, but when it arrived a lot of those worries were gone.When it arrived it took me more time to get it out of the box than to get it assembled (Kind of a good thing showing it was well packed) a total of 35 minutes to get it out of the box and put together. The instructions were a bit tough at first but once I caught on it was pretty straight forward. Only had one small hiccup putting it together and it my fault.The first time I used it I made a couple mistakes but the scope did exactly what it was supposed to, it came with a 4mm Eye piece a 20mm Eye piece and a 3x Barlow lens, That was complete German to me when I got it, but the manual that came with it was very helpful as well as a little bit of online research. It was absolutely breath taking the first time I found something in the scope. The quality is great as long as you remember to focus it.With this scope I have been able to see the Moon in great detail, I was able to see the rings of Saturn, The Storm on Venus, and Mars, other than that you may have a hard time seeing things, You can see the shapes and forms of distant galaxies on clear nights and with a good star map.To sum it up take your time and learn how to use it before attempting to blame the scope. And also don't expect to see Hubble type images with this scope, it wont happen, and then the disappointment follows.
This pouch protects the sensor while making it easy to remove from the shoe. I also like that I can simply open the velcro pouch and turn the sensor off without even removing it from my shoe. Great product!
If you have the means to go to a store and see the picture quality of TVs to compare this model with other models, do it. I did and this TV has a much better picture than any of the TVs I have seen including plasma or LCD TVs that were a few thousand dollars more. And this is a big TV. I highly recommend it.
I picked this up for my work laptop (Dell Latitude, 14") and it fits perfectly, which is great because it's a little difficult to find a snugly fitting sleeve for a 14" computer. I've had Built NY cases for my last three computers and I love them. The cases offer great protection and can be slipped into any of my other bags for easy travelling. Fun pattern, too, and great price for a Built sleeve!
The ZUMO 550 is a excellent product. It preform as advertised. The accessories that are included do the job for mounting and wiring on a motorcycle and in a vehicle.The delivery was timely. A very good experience all around.
GARMIN ASTRO COMBO UNIT GPS BASED DOG TRACKING SYSTEM - GARMIN - GPS HANDHELD]]I am very satisfied with this item
When it worked, this little CD player/alarm clock/ipod dock was pretty nice. I loved waking up to my ipod, since it would start out really quiet and slowly get louder, not jarring me out of bed like most alarms. The display is not good for an actual clock though, because it's tiny and you can only see it with the blue light on which is too bright when you're trying to sleep.I thought the sound quality was pretty good for such a small machine and I used to crank it up pretty loud. The radio reception is horrible. The CD player doesn't have a shuffle option that I could find, but that wasn't too big of a deal, I bought it mostly for my ipod.In less than a year, the connector jack for the ipod stopped transmitting sound. It recognizes the ipod but there is no sound unless you jiggle the ipod while it's on the dock. Even then, it will sort of work, but as soon as you let go, the sound goes away again. I even took the thing apart in case something came loose inside. To no avail. I can listen to the ipod if I connect it with an aux cable, but then I don't get to use the alarm clock or the remote to control the ipod, which are two of the options I loved about this player. So it's great, if it works. I don't think I'll buy another one. It's too expensive to be so breakable.
Range is good. Extension cable included increases that if necessary. Solid and no problems.
Ordered ML-2010D3 for Samsung ML-2510. Received cartridge for Dell 1700 printer instead. Unfortunately, I was moving at time and misplaced the package. By the time I opened and found out, way passed the return date. Sucks. Package looked like it was originally sent to someone else, and a different shipping sticker was slapped on with my address on it, and sent out again. Package was also from different mfg than one shown on pic.
Today my DIMM arrived. With the help from my friend, we installed the DIMM. The only problem we had was pushing it into the socket. It took lots of pressure to seat the DIMM. My finger tips will be sore for a few days. All in all, it works like a charm. My computer was purchased with 64 SDRAM,in 2000. After installing this 128 SDRAM,today, my computer is so much faster. My computer is a HP, Intel celeron, 700MHz processer,now with 190MB SDRAM. Thank you PNY for a top notch product.
This unit does it's job well, and would have received five stars but for the short and stiff connector "wire". The connector wire is very short and not flexible enough for easy connection - in fact I worry about the strain on the connector in the laptop. Just use some care connecting it and you'll like the features.
AT&T HEADESET A BETTER BUY!!! I live for my headset at home. It allows me to get all my work around the house and home office done without being tied down to a phone. I found the panasonic to be ok. To tight on my ear, gave me a headache and the boom for the mouth piece was to big and not flexible. For a great headset I highly recommend the AT@T H420 for $17.99. The headset is lightweight and adjustable. The mouthpiece does not get in the way like the panasonic and is very flexible. You can also adjust the volume or mute the call right on the AT@T headset. The panasonic did not have this option. So if you like to be mobile while chatting, get the AT@T and do not waste your time with this panasonic!!!
I use it in my new camera. I followed other people advices that I found here, and I low-level format the card before using it. And I don't have the problem of losing pictures like what some other people had reported. This is good enough for me.Jay Chan
I bought these cases, expecting a nice look, and something to protect my iPod from scratches. They did both, but, the case it's self is NOT prone to scratches. It scratches EASIER than the iPod itself. I am now back to just carrying the iPod, without the case.I don't recommend these.
I bought this toplight for my Sony HVR-HD1000U prosumer video camera. It's only okay, not great. It's very much a spot-light type of toplight with little-to-no diffusion. Also, the mounting shoe is fairly flimsy molded plastic. It doesn't fit all too well in the on-camera mounting base as it is and it snapped really easily when a little pressure was applied to the light.I had to go buy a new one less than a month after buying this one.
It is OK. A little uncomfortable to handle and use soft touch on my face, but will do what I need it to do.
What else do you need to know? It's not something that's going to push your subs, it's not going to make everyone around you feel what you're listening to so if that's what you're aiming for I'm going to detour you somewhere else and I apologize...Mine worked for over 2.5 years... Why did it stop working?I helped someone jump their car, I hooked up my end, they didn't hook up theirs right and the surge fried the amp...What you need to know:This is a good amp, nice quality, and easy to install. It lasted for a really long time for me, and would still be going if people weren't retarded, but hey, mistakes happen right?I got my use out of it, and I hope you will too...I used this Amp with the Dual Bandpass 10' subs with the neon light rings around them. The case is gray, and the middle has a clear panel, with four silver plated air holes on each corner. they were 1k watt subs, so this didn't push but 700 to each (though on my review I wrote 500 because I never really turned this amp all the way up).This amp does get hot, please be aware of this, but it's a good product.Thanks for readying and good luck to you all!
this camera is so easy to use, you don't need to go thru menu after menu, buttons after buttons. I also love the movie functions that i used a lot. the movie picture quality is so-so (sure, it's camera but for bloody sake) but movie picture does look pretty if you plug the camera on TV.Problems:the only problem i have with this camera is the battery life. I am surprised a couple folks said the battery life is not bad, but I think only the CRV battery coming with the camera lasts decent long enough, but other NiMH rechargables aren't last enough. so you may want to carry extra battery.Overall, I still highly recommend this camera with highest rating.
So far I love this keyboard. A few things about previous reviews, the complaints about keys wearing off is NOT this keyboard, that was the first Eclipse. As far as it booting up in "blue", I have mine plugged into a powered USB hub so it never shuts off, it will remain on whatever color you choose...altho the blue is the coolest imo. One other thing, this is a heavy keyboard, it stays where you put it and feels very solid. I would be very happy with this keyboard even without the backlight, but the light does what I wanted, makes the keys easy to see in low light and since I've been "hunting and pecking" for 25 years now, I need to see the keys.
I used this product for about a month before it broke. Shoddy product - you get what you pay for with this cable I guess.
No problems with quality HP brand color laserjet toners. Amazon seems to have the best value since they offer FREE SHIPPING in a timely manner. Yeah FREE SHIPPING!
I have had this drive for about three years and have only encountered one problem in all that time. The out-sourced support varies. I talked to one trained chimp who told me that the drive was dead and would never work again, apparently just to get me off the phone. I know ignorance whne I hear it though and called back in amonth. The gal I spoke to then knew exactly what my problem was and talked me through the solution in about 20 minutes. Given the dearth of &quot;Backpack&quot; products here and on the net, I suspect the company is out of business.
hi from what I see the ipod nano has great durabiulty great sound and lots of other things.I do not have one but I hope I will be getting one for my bar mitzva.My friend has it.It is so cool.Good jod apple
This is a excellent bag for hiker or cyclist who want to travel light but wish to be able to bring along a mini camcoder or camera for those photo moments. The compartment is big enough to hold your camcorder, spare battery and a few filter for your camcorder.
This is a nice case that does the job. It holds the camera snugly and securely and has a pocket inside for an extra memory card. There is little room for more than your camera, which helps it to be more on the compact side.
I made a mistake when I bought this filter, because I was searching an adapted Filter to my new SLR Camera and Lens. But my new lens is 67mm and not 52mm. I prefer save the filter in my photo equipment because I don't know when I will need it or will sell it. The most important thing was I made mistake but both the quality and b&w brand are excellent because right now I have the correct b&W filter and is perfect.
I personally really like this mouse.It has a nice feel to it,the responsiveness feels just right to me not too much or too little it's also real nice not to have the wire accross the keyboard.I hope you never stop making this model,I know sometimes companies will discontinue an older model when they come out with a new one,but like I said I really like this one just the way it is.Based on my experiencnce so far I would definitly buy other prducts of yours,also the customer service from amazon has been excellent.Thank you keep up the good work.Bill
Excellent cable, can be used with vista but has no suporting software for vista. Highly recomended for XP and older systems
When I ordered a Sigma lens. Amazon recommended the uv protection filter for it. Only problem was it didn't fit that lens. I returned it. Which is an easy process with Amazon; one of the features I like about Amazon.
Sure, this is one great and inexpensive DVD player, manufactured by a consumer electronics giant that is dependable and mainstream in its design outlook. YET...having owned a very expensive Sony DVD player some years ago, for which I paid close to $1000 for, the DVD-RV32 beats that one and many others now on the market hands down in feature sets--specifically audio quality variables. Look at the audio specs for the various Toshiba models, for example, and their underachieving audio D/A codecs.The DVD-RV32 features 192 kHz audio waveform sampling at 24 bits, an exceptional specification when compared to what else is out there---you will see numbers like 64 or 128 kHz sampling and anywhere from 10 bits on up resolution. Ever wonder why some CD and DVD players have tinny sound? It is because of low sampling of the original analog waveform coupled with little information about each sample (bit rate).The fact that this DVD-RV32 plays the requisite universe of DVD and CD video formats AND has better digital audio conversion than most home Stereo CD players on the market should make you want to throw out that cheap CD player you own and use this as your primary audio CD player as well as a first rate DVD playback unit.If quality audio is important to you as well as video entertainment, this is the unit to buy.
For a case with a Nikon logo on it, it doesn't fit particularly well. Its on the small side, and doesn't have a shoulder strap. With this camera, you've gotta carry an extra batter, and the bag fits way too tight once you've stuck an extra batter in the front zipper compartment. I'd recommend getter a bigger, better aftermarket bag, like a Tamrac.
This is a great star chart. Heavy duty paper and easy to fold up makes it perfect for my needs.
In my opinion, for the money I feel no other player offers as much. I already have another smaller 512 MB Creative product that I keep as a backup so there weren't any surprises when I got this one in regard to the interface. If you load your music as a folder you can then choose to play your music as per each album. The battery life seems good. I really like being able to use AAA batteries in it; I never have to worry about running out of power. As others have commented, it is no USB 2.0 interface. If you need to reload your music often, this is not the player for you. It took around an hour to load 2 GB's. I think the sound quality is good. I had a Rio that had a more sophisticated interface but the workmanship of the actual product made one question if they even field tested it before they sold it.
This TV has a good picture. Good color and nice an bright. You can see some light around the edges of the screen, especially on dark pictures. The remote is awful. The layout is bad and the keys are tiny. The sound is a little tinny and doesn't have much bass.
The hold button is broken. If I had known this I would've bought a different one.
I have this player and a Napster to go subscription, and simply could not be happier. For the price of a CD a month, I have access to every new release, every week, and it is easily transferred to my Zen Plus. Sure, I don't "own" the songs, but does it really matter? After a month or two, I'm not interested in my old music, which is why I switched. I got tired of having a shelf full of dusty CDs that I never listened to.The Zen itself is small, sleek, and easy to use. It organizes music very well, and I love the shuffle features. FM radio is nice, but was a bit harder to figure out the tuning. A line in feature is a really neat idea, and allows recording from almost anything. I play this in my car with a cassette adapter, at home with a stereo cable, virtually anywhere.My only complaint is that the power adapter should be included. Creative products are not sold in too many places here (since iPod is so dominant), and finding accessories without going online is tough. Charging via USB is forever, so get the adapter. The micro adapter works just fine.
Besides the fact that the iBook did not come with the Classic Environment installed as advertised, it has run flawlessly for three months.I love the keyboard, it works perfectly with a two button mouse and scrollbutton, and it does a bootable backup to a Firewire external drive using Silverkeeper.Tiger is a very nimble operating system and runs in 1/3 the ram as my iMac and actually surfs the web faster than my iMac.It's a great little compact computer.
This router is very inexpensive and was easy to install on my Windows XP PC. The instructions were written in a clear manner and made it easy for me to set up my own password and networking controls. I loved the range of the router and how I had Internet access in my backyard by my pool. It was amazing, but the excitement was short lived. My router now only gives me access to the web in two rooms. I've tried reseting it and called D-Link for tech support. They did help me with many other previous issues, but once they told me to update the firmware, my router problems just got worse. My MacBook Pro never gets a signal and I've only had this router for two months. Spend your money on a better router! It will save you tons of headaches.
This lens fit my husband's Canon EOS 40D just fine. The AF can be a bit slow, but other than that, it is a great lens for the price.
The camera has exactly what I was looking for. The image quality is very good, its easy and simple to use and a great value for the price. The night mode is excellent, but be careful not to shake when shutter is open. Tripod recommended when using in night mode. Don't worry too much about the battery life, you will be ok if you have a two pairs of rechargeable ones.
I finally bit the bullet and decided to try Mac because I got married and couldn't get my wife to do anything on my windows machine. Like many people she had tried to do things on a computer before and just ended up frustrated and confused. The most she would even try to do was surf the net and a bit of email. People were always saying things were easy on the Mac so I decided to try it out.Enter the Mac, now I can't get her off it. This machine really is the answer to a digital hub for the home. She manages our music with iTunes and buys new music off the iTunes Music Store. She burns special mix collection CDs for our friends now.We got a digital camera and she was worried that it would be complicated to use it with the computer. Well, all you do is connect the camera to the computer and the Mac automatically senses a camera is attached, starts up iPhoto and then asks if you want to download. Thats right ONE BUTTON to push to download pics from your camera.Things went so well with that we got a digital movie cam and now can edit our home movies in iMovie and burn them to DVDs with iDVD. My wife would never have imagined herself doing these things a year ago.Plus no worries about viruses or spyware or adware and no popups with the Safari browser. There are currenty Zero viruses in the world for Mac OS X. There are over 70,000 windows viruses.I always thought Macs were too expensive but when you figure that all of these programs come free with the machine and look at how much it would cost to buy software to do all this on a windows machine, the Mac turns out to be a better deal.I now understand why my Mac using friends were always raving about how they loved their computers. It is so refreshing to have one that is so easy to use and just works right and doesn't break down and have all those problems.
always great it helps me hold on to information and no more saving to the overloaded computer at home
I've scanned documents and photos (not negatives) and it works great on both. For documents, I like that it can scan the docs directly into Adobe pdf format. For photos, I especially like the color restoration it did on the old color photos (circa 1970's) that I scanned in, making my old photos look better than they did before. I have not tried scanning photo negatives yet.
I could not get the playlist function to play more than 10 songs--it just loops back to the beginning. Fast forward (about 20% faster than normal play--not very fast...) will cause the unit to freeze if it's held down for 15 seconds or so, and when I say &quot;freeze&quot;, I mean you have to unplug it to power it down.Tech support was completely useless. Over the course of a week, I made about 10 calls, spent hours on hold (the level one support will put you on hold for about 20 minutes while they determine that they don't have a clue), was dropped more than once while on hold (once after being on the phone for 40 minutes!), reiterated my problem to at least 12 different people (even though they supposedly had a record of it and I provided a case number), was told that I would get responses that I never got, and was asked banal questions like &quot;Are there more than 10 songs in your playlist? Are you using MP3's? Walk me through how you create a playlist...&quot; I finally told one of the level one reps that I refused to talk to anybody who hadn't actually used the product. I was transferred to a level 2 guy who supposedly had used it, but again, I was told that they didn't know what the problem was but they'd contact me within 24 hours. It didn't happen, of course. I finally sent it back after a week of toying.This is basically a really good proof of concept, but it was audacious to go to market with it--it's riddled with bugs. The fact that the first firmware update came so soon after its release should have been a huge red flag. Linksys makes some good stuff, but their tech support is completely incompetent, so when they miss, they miss big. This is a huge miss.
I am very pleased with this product. It installed easily, and the clarity through the headphones is above average. The software is flexible and easy to use. Overall, this set does exactly what I needed and I would recommend it to anyone who needs good digital transcription equipment and software.
Great deal. I was reluctant to purchase this item, but when I saw it was about $10 cheaper than getting the same product through Walmart, I fuigured it is worth a try. After all a brand name is a brand name. It worked out great.
When I first bought this lense I was a bit hesitant towards what its performance would be, but I really needed a lense like this as I was continuously finding myself in situations where my fixed 500mm was too much and my 28-300 was too little. I tried saving some money and invested in a 1.4x teleconverter, but it didn't do the trick. They say hindsight is always 20/20, and I must admit that I honestly don't know how I lived without this lense now and regret purchasing the teleconverter.PROS:The lense is VERY well made and feels sturdy and solid to the touch. Zooming and manual focus feels completely fluid with almost no resistance at all. The Auto Focus was surprisingly fast while outdoors or indoors with good lighting. The tripod collar can be removed very easily for freehand shooting, and the lens comes with a padded case.CONS:There aren't really cons per se, more like nuances. For someone of a smaller frame, this may not be a good lense if you plan on shooting freehand as it is VERY heavy. While the Auto Focus performed very well under well lit conditions, it will begin to seek quite often when light fades. This is not uncommon in itself, but because of the size of this lense it tends to seek a lot more than other lenses of a lesser length. To give you a better idea, think of a 20' x 20' room with only a 75w lightbulb. In this situation, the lense would have quite a bit of trouble finding it's target, even if the target was relatively close to the light source.Overall this is a great lense that is very versatile. I have used this for sporting events such as baseball and football, wildlife and nature, and even portraits. Although it is great on the tripod, I find that I probably use it freehand 85% of the time. One thing to keep in mind is that this lense has a minimun focusing distance of roughly 7-8 feet. Also, since it is not listed in the description, the filter size is 77mm.
I replaced wireless B external adapters with this installed wireless G adapter. The external adapters allowed me to put the antenna way up in the air on top of furniture the computer sits in to get the best connection. I was concerned because installing the netgear equipment meant that I was not going to be able to have the antenna sit up high, and since my computers and router are 1 floor apart and the complete opposite side of the house, I was concered I would not get a clean connection... BOY WAS I WRONG. The Netgear adapter offers higher speeds and gets much better signal than the external B wireless antennas I was using, even though the Netgear antenna is low to the ground behind the computer. I noticed the difference in the speed of my connection immediately. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a great wireless G connection.
This is the first MP3 player I've ever bought and I couldn't be more pleased. I don't really care for using iTunes with it but I use a third party software program to get around that.Overall, the sound quality is great especially for a small player and the interface is easy to get around. It gets my two thumbs up.
I bought this case because I wanted good screen protection that didn't have to be attached to the iPod. I also needed access to the docking port (for my car stereo) while it is in the case, and a belt clip.The case fits perfectly around the iPod without any spacers. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the belt clip attaches very tightly to whatever you clip it to, but can be difficult to remove without using both hands.I don't have any scratches, but I know it's going to get scratched because it's made of plastic. If you can't live with that, then get something else!
I got this bag for a Samsung Digimax i got for a friend, and is a very nice, and usefull bag, she can put there, the camera, her cell phone, replacement batteries, memory stick and some keys :)
I was actually disappointed with this system. Being a music student I'm very picky about sound. I have several complaints, but first lets start off with the good. The 150 watt subwoofer is exceptional and will completely blow your mind if not your windows. There was no disappointment there.Okay, onto the bad. The two satellite speakers hissed which became very annoying. You could hear it a good 10 feet away even with music playing loudly. The highs were extremely piercing and hard on the ears even with the treble turned all the way down. My next major complaint is that it didn't treat all styles of music equally. I listen to a variety of music and believe me I tried em all. It distorted fairly easy on music styles with a lot of highs such classical music and movie soundtracks. If you're a piano fan....forget it, piano sounds terrible on this system. It sounds like a cheap electronic keyboard with the volume turned all the way up. Okay, maybe not that bad but you get the idea. My final complaint is the placement of the treble and bass controls on the subwoofer. It is very inconvenient to reach under your desk to get at them.Anyhow, I returned the megaworks and went out and bought the Creative T5400 5.1 system for $100 at Comp USA(I might be wrong but I believe the cambridge megaworks was co-designed by creative). While it doesn't have the power of the megaworks there is no speaker hiss, All music styles sound good, it works equally well with games and movies, and its very comfortable to listen too even at higher volumes. The subwoofer isn't as impressive but it does just fine and compliments the speakers very well. The T5400 also has tweeters on the 3 front speakers, a very nice feature.Frankly I would suggest you get a 5.1 system because there isn't a 2.1 system out there that really sounds good and you can get them for about the same price or a little more. I was concerned about space as you might be but its worth it and you'll find the space. The creative system I bought is easy to mount on the wall. Cambridge just discontinued their only good 5.1 PC system which is to bad. My brother has it and it is a very, very good system. Why do they do that? They have something good and they get rid of it. Anyhow good luck! Checkout the creative systems you won't be disappointed.
the speakers sound ok, but they do have a muffled sound when turned up, just remember you get what you pay for, but I put them on a golf cart so Im not looking for high dollar quality, but what Im pis&^d off at is I ordered these with two day shipping and the shipper sent the package one day later than was told when I purchased them, so the package show up one day late, I paid for two day shipping cause I was leaving on vacation and wanted them installed before leaving so I could take the cart with me, but I ended up loosing one day of vacation cause the box didnt come till a day later, I feel as though I should get my shipping charges refunded to me from amazon, gonna have to think twice about not just going to wal-mart next time and get what I want when I want, then if it craps out I just take it back instead of waiting a month or so for a replacement, seems like its worth it so I dont have hassles like this. I gave it a three cause you get what you pay for, if Id paid $100 a pair I would have given it a 1.
Nice design, size, and appearance, but does not work for voice recognition software, but perhaps it's not meant for this use.
After two years of lackluster pictures from a 2MP Canon PowerShot S-100 (constant underexposure, short battery life). I began looking for a digital camera replacement. While I want to take high quality pictures, the bulk of what I take are family and travel snapshots.After endless procrastination on my part, my wife surprised me with the new Sony DSC-T1 5MP ultracompact camera. It was very cool to play with and takes very good looking pictures with the default settings. The T-1 is a neat camera.While I liked the DSC-T1 a lot, I had some core concerns with it that are fully addressed by it's sibling camera, the DSC-W1. Not only does the W1 have about a half dozen more features than the T1 - it's also $100 less than the T1!I want to emphasize that both cameras take very good pictures, especially for a person that wants to take high quality snapshots - that is, pull it out and snap off a few, quickly review the shots and perhaps make some manual adjustments to optimize the pictures.What's also appealing to me about both cameras is their movie mode support. Both cameras take credible mpeg movies, albeit without zoom support (I'm not aware of any digicam that allows you to adjust the zoom mode once the movie recording has started). In the &quot;best&quot; movie mode (30 frames/sec), you'll consume about 1 Mb per second of recording. However, I find that I only shoot 30 to 60 seconds of &quot;useful and viewable&quot; footage at a family gathering anyway, as well as 20 to 30 photos. In this regard, a 256 Mb Memory Stick Pro card gets me by just fine for a day.Note that most digicams in this price range shoot 30 fps movies for only a set, limited time of 15 to 30 sec per clip, or they'll shoot longer clips at 15fps, which is pretty poor quality to me. The T1 and W1 allow you to shoot high quality 30 fps video up to the capacity of the Memory Stick Pro card you elect to use. This is very useful to someone like me - who never has viewed the old family videos I recorded on my video camera. Now I load photos and videos on the PC and actually view the video clips!I am also very impressed with the on-camera editing modes of both cameras. I can shoot images at a 5 Megapixel size and easily downsize them to 3 MP, 1 MP or VGA size, as well as crop them on the camera. With the long battery life of the W1, I do most of my editing on the camera and upload satisfactory images to the PC, lessening the need to open photo editing software. This is really fantastic!The last general note is that some people criticize the quality of the photo software that comes with the Sonys. I wouldn't know. I never installed it. I learned a long time ago that you are generally better off getting a memory card reader for $20 and uploading the images via a USB connection, then using a third party application to edit the images.The DSC-W1 has the following features that are important to me that the DSC-T1 lacks.Cost - $100 less for the W1.Flash - only a 5 foot distance for the T1, but 12 feet for the W1. Most of my family indoor shots are from 5 to 10 feet away. Isn't that true for most of us?Tripod mount - I need it a few times a year for family gatherings if I'm going to be in the picture. Also useful for obtaining the best steady shot composition for family portraits. The T1 lacks a tripod mount.&quot;AA&quot; battery support - I can't overstate how important it is on ANY digicam to utilize common &quot;AA&quot; batteries. No matter how well prepared I try to be, there have been occasions where I forgot to charge the proprietary batteries on my Cannon, much to my condemnation at that family gathering. In a pinch, you can stop at a convenience store and pick up a pack of &quot;AA&quot;s to get you through the day with the W1. Also, &quot;AA&quot; rechargable batteries and rechargers are so inexpensive right now. The propriety battery on the T-1 lists at $60. While the price will come down, I doubt you'll find them readily available at the convenience store.While the T1's battery life was acceptable, my perception of the W1's battery usage is that it is VERY good. I do a tremendous amount of shooting photos and movies on the W1 in the course of a day, as well as subsequent replay and editing on the camera itself. I still can't believe I have battery life left on the same set I started with after my typical photo and movie session with the W1...Viewfinder - Both cameras have the excellent 2.5&quot; LCD display. Both cameras are well suited for taking pictures through the LCD viewfinder. However, there are times - in bright light, in crowds, in busy/moving situations - where the optical viewfinder is useful and warranted. The W1 has the optical viewfinder and the T1 does not.Manual exposure - The T1 and W1 both take very good snapshot pictures in a variety of lighting conditions. However, it's nice to have the flexibility of controlling the manual exposure if you need it.Other features - While I don't need them, the W1 allows for the addition of wide and telephoto lenses and special filters with an optional lens adapter.
First, the good news: HP supports this printer, so you can get paper and ink for many years to come. And it prints borderless 4x6 prints in a matter of seconds.Unfortunately, there is a lot of bad news about this printer. First, the color tone is poor. Second, the drivers are not fully XP compatible, which caused some instability for me. Third, the card reader is virtually worthless. It can take an hour just to read DPOF prints. Four, the per-print cost is moderately high.For the same money, buy the vastly superior Hi-Touch Imaging dye-sub printers, which produce better prints at a lower cost per-print.
This headset with Active Noise Control seems to do a great job at knocking out the noise. The noise cancellation clearly works. The headset clearly has drawbacks that explain why this model isn't more popular.The unit has box in the cord containing the batteries and electronics that you must hold or clip somewhere. I tried it with my cell phone and with a cordless phone I have at home. With both phones the volume was too soft. Loud enough to hear, especially with the noise-reduction turned on, but not loud enough for clearest hearing. Finally, the radio signals coming from the cell phone audibly interfere with the sound coming into the headphone. Therefore, while I might use it with a corded or cordless phone, I would avoid using this headset with a mobile phone.For this price though, you can't go too wrong.
received the product but didn't try to use it for about a month (I bought it for use in a photo booth for a party I was having). By the time I tried to set it up it didn't work at all, so I thought maybe the battery was bad, bought new batteries but it still didn't work. Plus it doesn't come with any instructions. Overall very disappointed.
This mouse worked fine after I first got it, then just stopped working a few weeks later. About two months after that, after trying to find a solution to my problem through Microsoft's website, it just started working again. This mouse is good when it works, though it gets choppy sometimes when you move it or the computer- it has to resend the signal or something.
I obtained this printer recently, brand new, and I must say it is exactly what I wanted for my home. It is replacing an aged HP3p.Installation was a breeze, Since I run Vista, I purchased this unit based on supposed Vista Compatibility, and was not let down. There is a special Vista CD inside with instructions and the actual installation went smooth and automatic. Once the CD was installed, I merely plugged the printer into the USB port and within a few minutes was printing away.This is an above average scanner, the Document feeder makes it real nice to use. The faxing is the best part, as I can now send and receive, even in color if I like.If your needing a great home machine at a good price, this is the one for you. I would not, however suggest it as anything heavy duty for hundreds of pages a day, either printing, faxing or scanning.
Always backs up great and automatically. Don't know what the other reviewer was doing run, perhaps not running the disc that came with it? Have never had a problem with it. I love that it is so accessible and has all the ports I need right on my desktop!
I got the DI-704 last Oct. After a lot of problems, I got it up and running. It quit working in April. After many e-mails and voice mail tag with their tech support, I bought a new Linksys. It was up and running in five minutes. I am very discouraged with their product which has lifetmie warranty. There was no good documentation with the D-link product(no manual). Had to download off the web. The tech support kept wanting me to reset the router. I finally convinced them it was not a reset issue. In short. Don't waste your money on D-Link product when there are better suppliers out there at same price with seamless installation and proper documentation.
When there was a problem with the Brown Zune the seller promised to refund my money. I got a confirmation from Amazon that I would be refunded. Thanks, Charles
I give this product a one star rating because there's no option for zero. Got one for myself and my husband and as soon as it arrived I immediately put it to use. it was working great, i even fell asleep listening to it, up till the following morning when i changed the battery and then the damn thing wouldn't play. It got stuck at menu and non of the buttons were working worst of all it wouldn't turn on at all after an hour no matter how many batteries i replaced it with. This product is not worth $39.99, a dollar or even this web page that it's on. will never try an off brand again.
[Low rating is for delivery condition only- identical smaller screen Sony Trinitron WEGA TVs have been 5 star purchases]Other reviewers warning against having this size TV shipped to you are offering sound advice:The unreinforced carton measures 31" x 25" x 23" and has a curb weight of 85 lbs (shipped via UPS -- very awkward for one delivery person to wrestle).The molded styro packing was the same thickness the company uses on its smaller TVs; the carton had no internal bracing to protect the contents from shifting.Previous deliveries of smaller units had turned out well; however, for this one, the TV's case surrounding the screen was in pieces - every corner had been smashed.
Sound quality is great, they stay in your ear, and they're not too expensive. Main issue is with the small rubber ring that binds the head phones together when you wrap them. You can slide it up and down to separate them for use. I feel this rubber (could be plastic) ring is binding upon the wires and has caused mine to split and fray. Aside from that no complaints. I believe the fraying has also dulled one head phones volume but again, could be avoided I believe.
On the third day of use, tapes started to catch on the cheap plastic swivel door over the loading slot, and wouldn't eject far enough to pull them out easily. After a week, tapes were routinely blocked by the open door and wouldn't eject at all. I just returned the unit for a refund. Its a shame, because the unit's record and playback quality was fine.
I am a great proponent of the older flash technology that the SunPak 383 represents. It's inexpensive, powerful, versatile, provides reliable service and makes excellent, well exposed photos.What a lot of people don't realize is that these Thyristor based units are semi-automatic flash units. How it works is as follows.1) you set your camera to manual exposure, and set your ISO on camera.2) You set the ISO on the flash unit and it will give you a choice of 3 or 4 f/stop settings(the aperture) and the distances that the flash will be effective at that f/stop.3) You set the aperture (f/stop) on the camera and then set the camera's shutter to the fastest stutter speed that will synchronize with flash units. (In your camera manual).4) Start taking pictures. The thyristor acts as a light meter and when it calculates that adequate light has hit the subject, it shuts the flash down. (calculations based on f/stop, distance and ISO settings).Even bounce flash is well exposed because the Thyristor window always points forward. So if you point the flash head to the ceiling for a more natural light, the thyristor window is still aimed at the subject.True, they are not foolproof, but very little in this life IS foolproof Including the FULL Auto Flash units). So you do need to practice a bit before shooting something important.These things work great and the 383 is one of the best. Many wedding and commercial photographers use them because they are reliable, powerful, cheap, and they work with ANY camera that can manually set the f/stop and shutter speed.I use my 383 with my Olympus E500 DSLR camera and the pictures are great. Hope this helps.
Item shipped as expected. Packaging had Chinese writing on it, and I worried that working language would be in Chinese, but that wasn't the case and I haven't had any problems with the card so far.
This made the transfer of data from one computer to another so much easier! I am glad I purchased this item.
Good cases. Clip holds disc securely. It stays closed like it's supposed to. There are two clips for an insert inside as well as a sleeve for front/back covers.
I bought this to outfit my home office after being made a mobile worker. This is a good little printer and it gets the job done. Copies and prints are very good quality and the machine isn't as loud as some office workhorses. Also, it is sturdy and I expect to get at least 5 years' use out of it. The pages do curl a little after printing but, really, is that a big deal? Not for me.
The midland woke us up out of a dead sleep to a tornando warning. The monitor was loud enough for even my husband who is hard of hearing, i was surprized since there was no tornando warnings when we went to bed. this is diffently a life safer for anyone. And this tornando hit during the night and where we live out in the county there are no sierns so thank goodness for the midland weather and alert monitor or we would never have know the tornando was coming so we could seek shelter.easy instructions and easy to set up. a must for anyone.
Bought this item for my father-in-law to use with this digital camera to connect to his console style TV. We have not tested this item yet however it appears to be good quality so I don't expect any problems. Price was inexpensive in any case and I quickly received this item when I ordered it.
Background:I recently "misplaced my iPod" and was looking for a replacement. Before the Zune shipped to stores, I was caught up in the hype. I wanted to purchase this device because I was in the market for a multimedia player. I saw the ads, read the promises, and wanted to buy one; none were available in my area. I purchased an iPod instead and found the iPod to be a great device. Later, I lost my iPod and decided to give the Zune a try although others had given the device bad reviews. I honestly thought that many of the others had been "going for the status quo" and wanted to jump on the anti-Microsoft band wagon.My experience:I got my Zune and immediately opened the box. I have to admit, if you want nifty packaging, Microsoft did it right. I plugged the device into my system and Windows doesn't immediatly recognize the device....I am thinking, WTF, this is a Microsoft product, it should be recognized. Anyhow, I installed the Zune software without a hitch, yes, the installation was error free. The Zune was updated to firmware vs. 1.1 and I was running. The problems occurred when I tried to sync the device. The Zune software was able to pull up all of my media from other shared locations and create the media library. However, when I tried to sync the entire library, the sync failed. When I tried to sync one album, the sync just stalled. I attempted to sync one song, multiple songs, shut down the program, reboot the computer, but nothing worked. As a matter of fact, when I went home for lunch, the device was "still syncing" from this morning. I said the heck with it and went to my local exchange to look for another iPod. Luckily for me, they had another iPod in the back and I am going to exchange the Zune tomorrow.I will give Microsoft props for the case; I did like the feel of it. Yes, it did appear scratch resistant, my first iPod was scratched up on the first day. The Zune did feel a bit heavier than the iPod and since I was used to the click wheel, the Zune controls would have taken some getting used too. The Zune software wasn't as user friendly as iTunes, but hey, it is their first version. Look at Windows, they are still fixing that. Maybe, when/if the Zune makes it to version 2, I would give it another try, but for now, I will stick with my iPod.
I've put thousands of hours on my S460 in the last two years - all of them without the slightest of problem. Processor speed is outstanding for all but the most intense calculation environments, and the nVidia GO6200 graphics are more than capable of great 3D action. The fan/heat output on the right side is present, but has never presented the slightest of problems...I really can't imagine what some are complaining about...that heat needs to go somewhere - outside of the case - it's not like the Pentium M or other components are elctronically inefficent relatively speaking.
This device works at first, then the various USB components mysteriously stop working every few days. Once you troubleshoot your system, and determine that the problem is your brand new USB hub, you can reset the thing by unplugging it from the power supply and USB cord, and then plugging it back in. Then everything will again work fine for a few days.This is quite inconvenient, and has happened to my mouse, keyboard, printer, and scanner. I have yet to find a USB device that will work reliably with this thing.Although it may be possible that I have a defective unit, I suspect that the problems I have had are due to the design of this unit.I also bought this (cheaper) unit:Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub F5U407I have not encountered similar issues with the cheaper (four port) unit. So decide for yourself.
I bought my AV500 in May from Amazon. It worked well until early July when the external sound from the built in speakers went out on the unit. I called Archos Technical Support. They told me it was a hardware problem, that I would need to send it back for repair and that they would email me an RMA with return instructions in two days. Two weeks and multiple emails and phone calls later, I still don't have an RMA with instructions on how to send the unit back for repair. Archos keeps telling me how sorry they are for the inconvenience and that they are continuing to look into why the warehouse hasn't contacted me. Customer returns are a routine function of most businesses. There is no justifiable reason why a customer should be kept waiting over two weeks and counting just to get instructions on how to make a return. This is the first and last Archos product I will buy.Customer support is a critical component in selling a complex and expensive product like the AV500. In my opinion, Archos' customer service is essentially non-existent. Given Archos' demonstrated lack of customer service, I am now concerned that if I ever do get the chance to send the unit back for repair, I will never see it again. Archos could learn a few things from Amazon which has the best customer service I have ever seen. I buy a great deal from Amazon even though they are often not the lowest priced precisely because of their great customer service.The picture and video quality of the Archos are excellent. However, I found the dedicated A/V cables too short to easily connect to the TV. Recording video on the AV500 is not a simple process for people who are not technologically sophisticated. The instructions for recording off the TV are not helpful unless you have the exact hardware setup described in the written and video instructions Archos provides.
I'm sorry faithful fans of the Camedia E-10, but I must ruin the 5-star reputation of this particular digital camera. I hate to be such a party pooper, so I'll start with the good stuff, and thus, tell you all the good things that earned the 4 stars from me. First, on a superficial level, the physical design of the camera is magnificent. This camera is faithful to most SLR designs, and in my opinion, is currently the most stylish look out of all the cameras out there--including the Nikon D1. I particularly like the aluminum exterior. When it's a cold morning and your mind is completely rested, pulling that camera out of its leather case is where I receive a lot of my motivation in the morning--I don't drink coffee. To feel that cold, heavy weight in my hands makes me feel that I have a high quality, well-made camera. Second, the features are excellent, in that most of the major functions can be adjusted manually, opposed to looking through the LCD screen to set a specific function, as in most other digital cameras, like the Nikon Coolpix series, for example. My favorite feature is the manual zoom. Regular digital cameras like the Sony Cybershot F505V with automatic zoom are too sensitive. Hence, with a manual zoom, not only does it have that SLR feel, it gives the photographer much more control. Third, the E-10 has 4.1 megapixels, but honestly, there are only 3.7 that are actually used. But still, at least the images aren't interpolated. And I still love the detail in each image. Fourth, of course, the SLR feature is always a plus as far as accuracy goes in taking pictures. Always using the LCD screen to take pictures on my other non-SLR digital cameras always dissatisfies me for many obvious reasons. Fifth, the 4X zoom is pretty hot, in use with the awesome 3X telephoto lens that you can get on this sit... Using the telephoto lens, this will give you 12X, and that's great compared to the other less-expensive cameras. Slightly going off tangent, I must also say that Olympus has a good selection of accessories, although they're really hard to find all in one place and are usually on back order. The macro lens particularly impresses me. Sixth, the price is excellent. I would buy it, simply because this camera breaches into the professional category, opposed to the simpler point-and-shoot digital cameras. However, the Nikon Coolpix 990 is a good compromise, going beyond the simple point-and-shoot limitation. And lastly, I can't forget the lens. This is my favorite feature. This camera takes superb night pictures--the best I've ever seen. And in my opinion, from the reviews I've read on certain other digital cameras I haven't personally tried yet, I think that the night pictures on this camera are the best on the market. I took a picture in an extremely low-light situation. We're talking about midnight on a barely litted residential neighborhood. The camera produced pictures that looked as though it were dawn. Now for the bad stuff about this camera: First, there is some noise on the pictures--enough to get most people slightly annoyed. The worst pictures were ones taken inside my house under adequate incandescent lighting, without a flash. The pictures looked as though there were electronic bacteria on the painting on the wall. In other cases, such as outdoor pictures with good lighting, the noise lessens, but is still apparent, even at low ISO. But still, for adequate lighting, I think the camera should still perform well. But still, one must ask, what happens if someone wants to take pictures inside a dim museum? Indeed, this is the most flawed feature, in my opinion. Second, the color of the images has a good and bad side. The colors are too neutral, which makes the picture look bland. However, this is a good feature for the photographer that wants consistent-looking, real pictures. But in my opinion, the pictures look too real, almost mundane. There will be no good and bad surprises, when viewing these pictures, in my opinion. Third, the built-in lens also has its ups and downs. The good part is that you don't have to worry about dust and other blemishes getting on your lens. And trust me, that happens easily. The bad part is that, if you have a load of lenses that are dying to cross the film-bound SLR to the digital SLR camera, you're going to be disappointed and curse 'til your front tooth flies loose. This is absolutely a necessity to know for the more experienced photographer. And lastly, the fastest shutter speed is contemptible; it is 1/640th of a second. This can be somewhat fixed with a 62mm neutral-density filter, however. Without it, on a really bright day, the pictures come out overexposed--I don't know what Olympus was thinking here. And of course, taking motion pictures is another small problem worth noting. That's all folks! And remember, positive features are great to know, because we all want quality, but the negative features are what we NEED to know--they bring us back to reality and have us regret most of the junk we buy. Good luck in future purchases!
Battery life is not what I expected. If the camera is loaded and not used for 2 days, the batteries need to be recharged. I just don't understand why they don't last longer. They seem ok when the camera is in operation.
This is the second pair of these I have purchased. I packed the other ones by just stuffing them in a bag with heavy items and one side got crushed and the plastic split. (I now carefully pack them in the nifty carrying case they come with each time I am putting them in a bag with my laptop or heavy books.) I used them like that for about a year but finally they gave out the wires connecting that side were no longer protected and they became exposed and finally weakened and no longer transmitted sound. I was happy to purchase a new pair because the sound is better than any earphones I have used.(I once bought some Bose sound isolating headphones for $300 which I returned because they didn't cancel the sound in an airplane as well as I expected and they were bulky and not easy to pack.)The key is getting a good fit and they have two types of ear inserts in three different sizes.They stay in your ears during exercise, dancing or just walking around (unlike the ones my ipod came with).And they are comfortable when you use the right size ear inserts.
This is the best router i have ever bought. Previously i had two linksys routers and every so often they will diconnect. I have had this Dlink router for 3 weeks now and i have had no drops in the internet connection. The set up itself was trouble free and the signal strength is amazing. I will recommend this to anyone looking to purchase.
I could not get even 1 HD station in my area with my usb atsc tuner and the antenna they supplied with it. Bought this DB2 because of the reviews, set it up INSIDE my apartment (easy enough) ran a 25 foot cable to the tuner, plugged it in and pointed the antenna in the direction that antennaweb.org suggested and !BANG! every station available in my area (all 11 of them) came in clear as a bell. Only problem is, and it's because i'm on the ground floor, that when big trucks go by the signal degrades for a short while, but this is NOT the antenna's fault (it's really meant for an attic). Most of the towers in my area are less than 30 miles away. Over The Air uncompressed high def TV is superb to cable high def because the cable companies compress the streams and the image is not as sharp even at 1080p. Saves me the 60+ USD a month cable bill! I really hope OTA broadcasters start adding more channels.
It's good to finally see Palm Pilots come down to a reasonable price. It's also nice to see an alternative to the grey case. I put the color shades on mine (it came with a clear one) to complete the iMac look. The IIIe is light, responsive (you don't have to press down hard to enter information) and very user friendly. Also, don't let the 2mb of memory scare you, you can fit a surprising amount of info in it. Most third party software is compatible with the IIIe, so you can expand it's capabilities. Overall, it's definitely worth the money.
I purchased a battery, charger and cassette tapes for a camcorder that I found and the products ordered were just right and arrived very quickly. Great job Amazon.com!!!!
Nice design; huge digital clock makes it easy to read in the dark, and brightness can be adjusted to suit one's needs.It would be nice to have a battery backup, but I did not consider it a top priority in deciding to buy.To reset the clock or time, it takes a few seconds after depressing the button before it allows you to adjust the time.Otherwise, a decent unit, compact, and fair price.
my order was received before the time allowed and it was the correct item. the recipient was happy with it. five stars for correct item and fast delivery.
Out of the box it worked great with no adjustments needed. Made the TV the primary, DVD player, DVR recorder, stereo receiver, Roku, satellite receiver and an antennae rotator box secondary. It all just turns off after a few seconds when the TV is off. A little inconvenience waiting for everything to reboot when I initially turn the TV but the electricity saved is significant. If I want to record something when I'm not watching I just move the appropriate plugs to one of the always on outlets. This thing just kills that phantom energy use, love it.
We got this to replace our rental from Time Warner, and it works great! It probably won't work for the faster Turbo speeds, but it works great for Standard. Thanks so much for a great product!
I have used this product on both my LDC TV in the bedroom and now have something like 10 at work for computer monitors. The home TV was tricky because of the weight causing a little give in the device causing the TV to be slighly angled. I got that work out after about 5 re-adjsutments. The mount was an earlier verion without the level. The ones at work work well. The one change I would like is the hole to be eliptical for adjustments without re-drilling the hole in the wall.
It came when I expected it, it's a good printer, tech support was great helping me to get it going..great, I would buy from this seller again..thanks Carolyn
Don't waste your money buying a Monster cable or even a Belkin cable. HDMI and DVI use digital signals to send the data from one end to the other. The data either gets there or it doesn't. If the cable doesn't work right, it is because one of the wires is broken or has a bad connection to the pin in the connector. Making sure the cable works properly is all about quality control. But it sure doesn't cost Monster an extra $80 to test the cable before they ship it out. So when you spend $99 for a Monster cable, you are just getting ripped off for a cable that costs them no more to make than this one.
These units are excellent in every way. I purchased A Sony HD TV and in the literature they wouldn't warranty the unit if it had a bad Pixel, calling it normal to have some that were bad..... I purchased the Hyundai actually 3 of them. We had one with "A" bad pixel mind you one. And it was replaced with a new monitor of the same model and type. Quite honestly having a bad pixel is increadibly annoying and calls for attention thus creating a huge impediment to the practical use of the monitor. We have now had them over a year and they have performed flawlessly Plenty bright, plenty of contrast, No shaddowing, very clean immage. We use them in every way you can use a computer. 3D immaging, typical office, video, fast paced game play. In a word "Flawless" we are very happy with them.
I love this filter. I do a lot of shots from pretty high up to cover larger bodies of water and buildings. It absorbs most of the UV light and makes my pictures warmer looking.
I had real problems trying to get my Ham radio to talk to a digital software program on my Mac computer. I tried three other USB to Serial adapters and they all failed to do the job. I finally received a tip to try the Keyspan USA-19HS by Trip Lite and it worked right from the start. Easy to install and very reliable.
The wire seems to be pretty good, and so is the insulation. Also, the wires are easily split without exposing the wire.***BEWARE: You may only receive half of the length that you are ordering***I'm not sure if it is the fault of Coleman Cable or Amazon (I guess Amazon because they are fulfilling the order), but I ordered the 22 AWG 1000 foot spool and was sent a 500 foot spool. After *several* frustrating phone calls to Amazon I got them to send me another spool. I was supposed to return the original, but I waited until the second arrived to make sure that it was correct. Of course, it wasn't. I was given another 500 foot spool. I called Amazon again, and asked if I could just keep both instead of trying for another spool. They agreed to this, so I ended up getting two 500 foot spools instead of one 1000 foot spool. Fortunately, I am planning to split them in to 50 foot lengths so I didn't need one solid spool.
good battery for the price.Have just started using it so can't say how long it will live
very good product i will buy more .It was a very useful product that like and will tell my friends.
My 16 month old daughter and 12 year old step-daughter love that I have purchased this portable dvd player. Long car rides will never be the same again. Plus I'm sure my husband will get a lot of use taking it to work with him. I own a 2002 Dodge Durango and this unit fits perfectly between the two front seats and with my youngest behind me in her car seat she can't reach the unit to kick it. Battery life is long and charges quickly. Picture quality and sound is so good I don't need headphones to enjoy anything I am watching. This unit isn't very expensive for all the quality you get out of it so don't buy the cheap Minitek models because this one smokes them all.It doesn't come with a car adapter, but go on ebay and they sell them cheap. Because of the size of the screen it was hard to find a decent case because most of them will only accomidate barely 8 inches. I went to Circuit City and they sell a bag called "Targus" and this bag will do the trick. I even brought my Toshiba 2500 into the store and sized it up. Plus the bag holds extra dvd's and cables, really a good buy and I recommend picking it up because this one switches from a back-of-chair viewing to a suspension between the two front seats.If you can get your hands on this please do so. I did my homework on portable dvd players for over 6 months and I am proud to say I know I couldn't have done any better.
For 350$ you can't beat this! I was looking at paying that much for a used server rack locally. The only thing cheaper are 2 post units which really don't stand up to heavy 4u's and UPS equipment. I think it's funny this is allowed with Prime shipping - I paid the 3.95 overnight shipping just to see if I'd actually get it next day - and I did! I was amazed.The box this comes in probably weighs 120lbs, and is rather large. Setup/assembly was fairly straight forward, I believe it just used an allen wrench and a phillips (it came with the allen). It took about 30 minutes to fully assemble it all, didn't really bother to read the inadequate instructions. I ended up gettingStarTech.com Caster Kit for Open Frame Rack 4POSTCASTERto put on the base of it so you could easily pull the rack out from the wall. Even on carpet with 7x 2u UPS units and 3x 4u servers with networking equipment, I can role this server rack out a few feet to get behind it - no problem. If you want casters on it you might want to put them on before you finish building it and loading it up with equipment. If you get different/cheaper casters just make sure they can stand up to the weight of this unit fully loaded (reason why I was scared away from some cheap HF casters or something instead).The 36u was perfect size to fit in the low ceiling office corner I wanted to put this in. It is EXTREMELY durable and strong - I've had a couple cheap 2 posts before and they were aluminum that could bend and strip out mounting holes so easily. I have absolutely no worries with this unit, it will last as long as I do. It has two solid plates on the bottom that give it depth adjustability - which is really nice to get it down as small as you want (no need for a 3ft deep rack if you wont use it). It comes with plenty of cage nuts, screws, and washers to get you started; so you don't need to run out and get any if you don't have them already (I didn't know that when purchasing it off Amazon - didn't see it listed anywhere). All 4 posts have square rack mounting holes obviously so you can mount rails and vertical equipment like power strips and wire ducts on the back no problem.There really isn't anything I'd change about this rack. Simplistic design, extremely durable/strong, depth adjustable, and very very reasonably priced. Thanks Startech and Amazon!
I bought it based on the reviews, but this headphone is a not good. It's very uncomfortable (unless you plan to use it occasionally for a couple of minutes) and the quality of the sound is inferior to most of the ... headphones. In conclusion, this is a tawdry headphone, ... and showy.
The construction is shoddy, the controls are non-intuitive and the unit I received did not function. The support from the manufacturer is by email only and not very helpful.
Very useful device for PCs that dont have CF Type readers on them.
Came packaged as shown... shipping costs were more than should have been on this very light weight package inside a large box.Cheaply made, felt and looked like a toy in comparison to other wind up flashlight/ cell phone chargers I had bought.Not worth the overly expensive price and shipping charges unless you want an expensive toy for your child.
This was the easiest thing to use ever. Literally just plugged into the USB port on computer, it auto-installed itself, picked up the wireless signals around, found mine, put in password and up and running!About 1 minute from open box to surging web. Fantastic little device.
This twin pack deal (less than $70 when I wirte this) is awesome.Both filters arrived in perfect condition and shipping was fast.The only (minor) downside was that only the Ploarized filter comes with a protective pouch. The UV filter was wrapped in tissue paper inside the box.I still give it a 5 star rating because of the great price point.
I got this camera a week ago. I'd been shopping for a compact replacement for my bulky Kodak DC5000. I had considered the Canon A70, but then I saw this Z1 and took the leap.It's a little bigger then the A70, but the 10x zoom, ergonomics, and unique viewing system really appealed to me. I'm glad I got it. I'm very pleased.The camera is feature rich. You have control over everything or you can just go with AUTO. I haven't even tried the MOVIE features yet.The picture quality is, IMHO, excellent. I've taken a lot of pictures of my dog, and the color and detail are very good. A close examination reveals exceptional detail in each hair on her coat. Snapping action shots is great because the camera is fast. The auto focus is fast and the recovery time for the next shot is fast. The camera is very light weight and ergonomic so holding it and setting up a shot is a pleasure.The unique SLR-like viewing system is very natural. Nothing out there comes close unless you're looking at a digital SLR for $1000 &amp; up.Yep, it's only 3.2 mega pixels, but I'll take the 10x zoom over an extra megapixel since getting a good shot, more often then not, benefits from a little detachment (with people, as well as dogs :).I've seen criticisms about the camera's use of plastic, and comments like the NY Crank Yanker's below on picture quality &amp; steadiness and low light issues. Hey, the camera isn't for Ansel Adams. It's not a Leica, or a Hasselbad. As to the plastic materials, I think this contributes to the camera's light weight and ergonomics and to some extent it's price point. Nevertheless, for features/performance/price ratio, this camera is an excellent value and a real joy to use.
The hub only works intermittently. I have to disconnect and reconnect it regularly to in order to make it work. Totally useless.
This weather radio not only provides weather alerts 24X7 but also includes all the latest emergency alerts issued by government agencies for public safety. The SAME codes are easy to use. With all of the uncertainties and dangers of the modern world, this product provides much needed piece of mind for family. The battery life on this unit is also exceptionally good which is ideal for vacation and weekend travel.
I dont really feel like writing a large review, I think a lot of other people have covered just about everything. It is the perfect size, and can handle just about anything I throw at it. Coming from a PC I have really grown to love OSX because even though I spent a lot of time on my windows machines making them run there best and getting rid of crapware and garbage, I really never have had to worry about that on the Mac, everything just works. I did upgrade to 8GB of RAM right out of the gate and it works great. I would say my only worry is that I did not go for the bigger graphics card, with Battlefield 3 coming out, I dont think I will be able to play it. And with VMware Fusion it makes it very easy to run most windows programs if I need too, except for games, which I can just run in Boot Camp. And VMWare will just run my bootcamp partition as a VM which is really sweet. I'll just say I love this machine, hopefully it keeps a lot of its value and I might be able to sell it in a few years and upgrade to a new one!
I really liked the features on this speaker -- the international plug set and that it would charge my iPod -- and those features are great. The plugs are very well designed. However, two successive units made a popping sound, sometimes quite loud and frequent, when playing some (not all) files. The vendor took the first one back perfectly happily, but after the second one, I got fed up and just kept it because I wanted the plugs and because it doesn't always make the sound. But because of the popping I will probably get a different speaker unit to use around the house.
Bought this for my new 13" Macbook Pro. Very nice cover. Good looks and protection. Would buy again.
Pro:-Capacity!! 5 GB!-Price-Case rotates to reveal the plug and a 6" cord... good for tight spaces since this unit is larger than smaller capacity drives-Center area lights/flashes when in use, a great reminder not to unplug it while running-Has a no slip rubber foot-Plug and play with both Mac OSX and Windows XP, comes with software for older versions of Windows (like Windows '98 for example)Con:-No place to attach a string, say to hang it around my neck like other thumb drivesBottom line: very useful, performs well, highly recommended.
Works great. Good price. If you want more than this you are not getting any review from us at all.
This iPOD plays back video, but in a special format (MP4); and yes, you CAN see the video on your TV, just buy the A/V cables & in video settings choose "TV OUT" option.Everything you would expect from Apple and iPOD.Can charge from the wall outlet but with an adapter sold separetly.Gets soiled very easily with the touch of your hand, but it comes with a special pouch that can help keep it clean.Defective wise...well..3 months with it and no problems yet...
I gambled and thougt two at the same time and so far no regrets I'm think of buying a third one.
This was a wonderful buy. It perfectly fits my Sony A230 DSLR camera, two lenses, flash attachments, and all my miscellaneous gear. The buckles are easy to use and the bag works well either from my shoulder or sitting on a table.
I bought my Radeon 9200 through newegg.com and it works just fine for what I use it for. I get an average of about 40fps on mostly medium and high quality settings on Half-Life 2, nearly flawless on Battlefield: 1942, and I had an average of 60fps on high quality for Call of Duty. If your in need of a new video card, or just trying to get one so you won't have to use onboard anymore, go with the 9200 and move up when some of the higher end cards prices go down.
I bought each of my kids one of these and they are great. They can be used at home, in the car, at the computer, or in the wall. Great accessory kit!
An enthusiastic 2 thumbs up for this unit!I've had the Sportster for about a month now and I couldn't be happier. Let me elaborate...1.)This unit has the advantage of 30 slots of memory for 30 different radio stations. All available at the click of a button on the unit or the remote.2.)Pause/Rewind. You can pause any broadcast and then get up to 44 minutes playback. If you used the save feature you can also fast-forward to skip items your not interested in.3.)You can save up to 20 song titles to memory. Anytime one of these songs in played anywhere on Sirius Radio you will be notified so you can listen if you want to.4.)Good quality stereo FM sound that is uninterrupted unless you go through tunnels or behind buildings.5.)All the NFL, NBA, NHL etc. All live and you can set up this unit to notify you when your team/broadcast begins. (And with the save feature you can listen to your team score that touchdown again and again.)6.)Fully functioning remote. Actually this is the best way to change channels while in your car (the buttons on the unit are small and may be difficult to use safely while driving if the Sportster is on the car dash).7.)Easy setup of antenna and suctioned holder (removable) for in car use. (Suction works great if moisten before applying.)8.)There is a kit available to use the unit in your house.* One important negative;The magnetic antenna that attaches to your car hood or roof will scratch the paint IF you repeatedly remove it (for instance, to prevent theft while going into a store). I had to cover the bottom of the antenna with a sticky-back cloth tape to prevent direct contact with the paint of my car. (this did not cause problems with the antenna's magnetic function as the magnet is so strong it still stuck to the metallic surface with no difficulty)All in all a satellite radio that I've enjoyed much more than I anticipated. For the extra bucks you get a lot of extra features, which, if you listen to a lot of radio, is a good value. Recommended!
This was a great purchace, price delivery and most of all it works. Praise God and God bless you.pastor michael
I thought wireless meant "without wires"! Not the case with this device; you will have plenty of wires to choose from! This player is going back to the store...you get what you pay for.WirelessThe description claims that you can "Carry the Music System around the house and have access to your entire music collection". Well the only problem is that you will need a VERY long extension cord to do this, because this unit does not run on batteries...only an attached DC power converter.SetupI have 5 computers in my house sucessfully connected to my wireless network. However, I was unsucessful in creating a robust wireless connection to this device. I could get it working, but then the device seemed to reconfigure itself on occasion. It also often grabbed bogus IP Addresses when using DHCP.FeaturesIn concept, this device is nice. It includes a lot of useful features such as: Internet Radio, self-populating Playlists. However, I often could not get many of the features to work. Many of the songs would not play (media error) even though I can get them to play on my other 3 MP3 streaming devices.ErgonomicsWires Everywhere! The back of the device is a web of wires...one to power the device; one to power the speakers; one to connect the right speaker to the device; one to connect the left speaker to the right speaker. And...they are all jammed closely together, which makes it nearly impossible to coonnect them all.The other problem is that you must use the remote control in order to access most of the features of the Jukebox. I think its reasonable to expect to be able to control/configure a device from the main unit.MUSICMATCH Jukebox:What was Cisco/Linksys thinking? This device requires MUSICMATCH Jukebox running on your media server in order to access your songs. Now, I realize that this area is still not standardized in the industry...each manufacturer seems to have their own server-side software package that is responsible for streaming your music. However, most manufacturers are using either Windows Media Player, or their own proprietary software. Linksys chose to use a shareware program that constantly bombardes you with advertisements, and ofers to "upgrade" to their not-free "professional" version.I will return this today and continue to search/wait for a more robust stand-alone media streaming device.
Granted, this system is aesthetically somewhat ridiculous (looks like they tried to see how many lights could they cram onto the front of it), but the sound out of it is not only powerful but rich. In other words, IT CRANKS! There are a lot of different sound modes that really do make you feel like you are "right there" listening to it live. Synchro recording is fab, you can set up whatever programs you want for your CD's, and you can fast forward to the beginnings of songs on your tapes. We've set this puppy up with the timer so that it comes on in the morning and we wake up in the groove. This is a seriously sick stereo, so stop your ponderin' and buy the dang thang!
The only thing keeping the SB200-100 from a full 5 star rating is its lack of wireless access. I have both the Sony Loction free LF-B20 and the Sling Media SB200-100 and I have to say that the Sling Box exells by far. The SB200 is very easy to setup and just works great, the dynamic bandwidth adjustment works flawlessly with almost any connection giving you the best picture possible at that time. The SB200 also works with more complex networks where the Sony Falls short.
this product did fit my mazda 626 it was just right.it was asy to fix not too much parts to make you confuse.
Bought to extend my wireless network in a 3700 SQ FT home with lots of Brick & corners. 100% Signal Throughout, Including Back & Front Porch. Easy to set up if you read other recomendations, prev. posted.
Excelente producto, de buena calidad, cumpli&oacute; mis expectativas, se los remiendo a todos para que disfruten de tan buen producto.
THE DEVICE WORKS OK, BUT TOM TOM PROVIDES ALMOST NO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, FORCING ONE TO LEARN HOW TO USE IT VIA TRIAL AND ERROR.
This wire works perfect. Cannot really do a signal quality analysis on it to prove the quality, but I have not had any problems as of yet. Only time will tell. This product has such a great price that it shouldn't matter and you should just give it a try.
everything is ok except car charge not working and not having back button for back the page.another thing is notic before 250 feet is too short to turn.
I wouldn't mind this in a 3-5 dvd holder but it plays everything it said it would. A little slow to load but not that bad. It is worth the money.
I use this backwards since we have two devices that use the coax cable connection on the back of the TV (the cable TV plus our old Atari). Attached the single end with a 2' cable to the back of the TV and left the double (splitter) end in front so we can change out the Atari and cable TV at will. Works fine and does not appear to degrade the signal of the HD channels. For $3 what are you risking? Nothing, really. Try it out and see if it works for you.
I bought this switcher to use with my new Panasonic 50" Plasma HDTV, Apple TV and Playstation 3. Very attractive and well built product which matches my Apple TV in design and works wonderfully. The only thing I wish it had in addition to the HDMI switching is to be able to switch digital audio (Toslink) as well since I use the optical audio for sound. Otherwise it works as described... couldn't be happier with it.
I have been watching this CD player on Amazon.com for several months. I saw a lot of rev reviews here. Finally I took the plunge. I was very excited when I received the package. It is packed with tons of features. Nothing looked wrong. However, when I get the earphone in, I heard some background noise. I lowered the volume. I still hear the noise. I changed some CD, it is still there. I couldn't hear it for more than a minute. Sorry. I have to return it. For me, it missed the very basic function of a CD player. Nothing else matters. I have to go back to my 10 year old Sony Diskman!
I bought a pair of this speaker to upgrade my in-home movie theater speakers. First of all, i would have given this produce a fivestar if it was not for the installation. It is hard to level this speaker in the wall! After I messed up, i realized that this speakeractually came with a warning on installation. It has a rivet type of clip that suppose to grap onto the sheet rock assuming that you knew that to start off with. I swear that the paper template that came with the speaker is tooooooo small. Make sure the clip type of the rivet is in the right position to start off with otherwise, you will be making a hole in the wall that is big enough to stick your own head in it... i am NOT joking here. After struggle with the installation for two days, i finally got it right but the effort was ww worth it since the speaker sounded great and it is very well-built. the speaker looks like it is built by a professor somewhere in comparison to the original Cinematek speaker that i had (which looked like it was built by a high school drop out) I got a great price for the speaker so I can not complain too much about anything except the freaky installation, that is all. The range of sound for this speaker was incredible, it convinced me for the first time that better sound eminating from a three way speaker which should be better than the coventional in-wall two way speakers. Good luck
I, like other reviewers, have small ears. Traditional ear buds with adjustable pads always hurt my ears. These headphones are perfect. They stay in place while exercising. They are comfortable and the sound quality is very good. You won't be disappointed.
Excellent camera! This is my second digital and it is not disappointing. I decided to upgrade from my 3x optical fujifilm, which served me well for many years. 3x is pitiful and surprisingly alot of new cameras are just that. Was close to staying with fujifilm but the model had a small lcd and 10x optical. The big screen, 6 mp and great optical zoom won me over. naturally with any digital camera a 1gb memory card is more than enough and an extra battery must be purchased. picture quality is excellent and very few times have i had a blury picture. fast picture times are a welcomed change from my old camera, too. if you know what you are doing there are MANY features and they are not difficult to use. there is also a simple mode. software was nothing too spectacular but thats not in question here. i will submit a picture too. if you want a good camera with a healthy zoom and megapixels this has to be on your list, plus it has excellent value.
excellent price, received quickly.cannot think of anything that should have gone differentlyexcept if it were free ;-)
I live in the city and mounted these speakers under the eave of my garage; the sound fills up my small yard area nicely &amp; I'm quite happy with the purchase. The sound quality is very nice for low to mid-volume listening (think dinner party on the patio, suntanning, etc.) Over christmas we even turned them on to listen to Christmas music while hanging decorations and stuff, very festive -- the neighbors loved it! Overall these are pretty good speakers, especially for the low price. The other reviews are accurate with respect to their performance at high volumes -- if you want to really rock out the neighborhood, these may not be for you but overall my family is really very happy with these. My husband complained a little about the mounting brackets being flimsy but I don't see a problem, they've been hanging securely since September!
Our front door system at church require a com port, and the window server had difficult time to defect the com port. To change the system to cat5/network port, it will cost us $400 for card and $300 for labor. After spoke with technician, I decide to go with Keyspen. As you see it works pretty well and with our any problem since installed and saved $650+.
This is a terrific little radio. Good sound. Can't locate one of my favorite stations yet, but it's easy to tune. I bought it to replace a battery-operated clock radio with lantern light I had used for years. It's a great alternative, but I miss the clock. It's small enough to fit easily on the shelf. Haven't tried the crank feature yet, but living in tornado alley is the reason I wanted that feature. For the price and the sound/size, I would recommend this product.
This is exactly what I was looking for, I can now have all my components hidden from view in a cabinet and it was very simple to install
I haven't had much luck with USB hubs. This hub was an exception -- a pleasant surprise. It works flawlessly with my 27" iMac running Snow Leopard. I've plugged it into the back of the iMac, and have plugged in a wired Apple keyboard, an Odessa trackpad, Wacom tablet, and a Canon Pixma printer into it.There have been no compatibility issues or USB connectivity hiccups. I regularly plug in my external camera into the downstream wired Apple keyboard's left USB port, and the camera is recognized as a full-speed USB 2.0 device. I've also plugged various iPods into the same keyboard USB port with no issues.I find the lifetime warranty on this product to be particularly reassuring. I'd recommend this hub to anyone who's had problems with cheaper off-brand hubs.
Other reviews, both on Amazon and elsewhere, touch on the positives of these headphones, and with those I largely agree. On the downside--and the reason for less than five stars, are two items: first, as some have noted, these clamp very tightly on the head. Although a tight fit is generally good for a product like this, lowering the pressure a few pounds would be nice. Second, the bass is much weaker than I expected...not absent, but with ear pieces this size I expected the headphones would have a little more kick. Despite these two drawbacks, I would definitely recommend this set of headphones.
I bought a package (see projector review HD1000U Mitsubishi) that included a 92" screen from Elite. I upgraded to their grayscale screen. The quality of my projeted image on this screen is amazine. The screen is easy to assemble and easy to hang.There is no way that a Draper or Stewart screen is worth $700-$1000 more than this. I do not see how anyone could put out a screen with an image worth $1000 more.I languished about the level of projector and screen after being sold "the line" from big box stores. I could not have made a better decision on either.
I've had this armband since I purchased the waterproof case in 2005. I use the waterproof case daily, and just bought new earphones. I purchased the arm-band case, thinking that it would be flat against my arm and allow me to swim. It is not flat, and actually protrudes from your arm for several inches. This makes it completely useless for swimming, and probably any water activity that requires arm movement.I just stick the water proof case between the straps of my swimsuit in the back. The headphone cord is long enough to allow this without any stress from stretching the cord.
I've had several other cold cathode case lights and honestly, none have compared to these. I haven't hooked up the sound detection yet, but when I do I can only imagine the amounts of awesome that will have been gained. I was actually very surprised, I was just expecting two bulbs and the wires to attach it to a previous ballast box. This came with the whole kit, ballast box, 4 pin power cable, and the switch for the back. For the money, this was definitely well worth it.Colour -There is a very slight orange tint to them, but overall they are definitely more red than others I have owned.Ease of use -The wires ARE a little on the short side so if wire efficiency is something you value you may run into a little problem here.Overall -Totally recommending this to everyone I know building a computer. For the price and the quality it can't be beat.
This desk mount dual arm has helped make my laptop feel like a desktop computer. Now that my laptop is off the desk I can fit my Wacom Tablet on the desk with the laptop being at the back of the desk.The set up was easy enough. It took me about 2 hours to put it together. The instructions were helpful and complete with lots of pictures.I went out and bought a 1080 HD 22 in. LCD monitor as a second display for my 17 in. MacBook Pro. The arms seem very strong and capable of handling the load. Because I can adjust each arm, I can align the displays to make it feel like one cohesive computer desktop. There is a lot of range of motion on each arm.I also like the way the arms can easily hide cords in them without a lot of effort.
This headphones are'nt so much as i expected, the sound compared with wired headphones is considerable below quality; you won't get that cool bass and treeble combination found in normal headphones of same price, and the volume it's very low even at it's full capacity.But is great be free from the care needed to have with wired headphones.I use'em almost all day and most headphones i've had are now broken.So wireless is a great choice but look at another higher headphones models.
This is not a very good thing. It constantly humms and clicks and doesn't really control the volume very well. Also the people that sell it to you from Amazon, ANTonline, could care less if it works or not. Their customer service people tell you to get lost and contact the manufacturer.POS
I have a degree in photography, worked at National Geographis for over 8 years and my camera of choice is this one. My big Nikon sits collecting dust. I just had mine stolen and after researching every P&amp;S camera now available, I'm buying another Explorer. My camera did not have the zoom in stages problem as discribed in the above discription. It is one of the only 28mm wide p&amp;s cameras. It's very small and powerful. Takes nice pictures too.
I bought this camera on amazon back in 2007 and it still works like new. It's really slim and I've taken it all over the world with me and it fits in all my small purses. It's pretty easy to use and the picture quality is really good.The only problem is the battery. My first one died after a few months and I had to send it back to casio. They replaced it or fixed it pretty quickly. The battery recently died again, but luckily the replacements are really cheap.
Op/Tech products are well made, reasonably priced, and very functional. And, they're made in the US? How can you go wrong. :-) I had no problem fitting a Canon 18-55 or 60 macro into this pouch and keep it padded and protected. I'm sold on Op/Tech.
This is a great looking product that functions exactly like it is described. The plugs in the back are the perfect distance for those annoying bricks every router and modem comes with.
This cordmate kit is great. I used it to hide speaker wires around a fireplace. I attached them running up and down the inside sides of the fireplace mantle and along the top of the inside of the mantle. I did as another poster said and sectioned off the sticky part so it won't be as hard to remove in the future and it still holds very well. They even look good. Just looks like a part of the fireplace's molding. Would recommend to anyone needing to hide wires along molding, a fireplace, or door frames.
I purchased the DCF-650W to use with a Casio E-125 PDA and wireless LAN . The D-Link works very well for it's compact size . I am able to access the internet & network to a distance of approx 200 Ft ( line of sight works best ) .The two status LED's display link quality ( the green LED starts to flash when the range drops out) , this is useful for determining effective range.Most impressive is the power consumption. The E-125 will run for approx 3-4 hours continuous operation (Internet browsing) .I was hesitant to purchase this having read some negative reviews, but after daily use would recommend it to anyone running CE3.0 PDA's ( I have not tested it on my notebook!)
Slingbox pro works great. I was amazed at the quality I received with Fios as my home isp. Great clear. Only a slight blip while controlling the cable box with the on screne remote. I just wish they had the actual Fios remote included with the software. I have a Motorola box and they have to remote that looks even similar to the one supplied by Verizon.
had it for 1 DAY then the problems started!!!! It cant take pictures anymore i dont know what the problem is but the pictures are never good its all black with messed up green blobs and no picture at all....and the people that answer calls for fuji are no help at all!!get something diffrent
Does not charge the ipod at the same time. Description did not state this. Auto scan is convenient but uses up only charge port in the car. Seller also was not very responsive.
The cable works fine but it is twisted inside the plastic tube. Seems to be sloppy production.
This camera was pretty good for the money. Although, the battery will not hold a charge and will probably have to be replaced.
Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (White)PROS : Big screen, Zune Pass/Software is easy to use, Double-shot looks spiffyCONS : Wi-Fi is weak, screen is sensitive, buttons sound loud and cheap, HUGE!This was actually one of the coolest music players I've owned. It had a huge screen and I liked the chunky-ness of it. That was true, for about a week. After a week, I realized it wouldn't even fit in my jean pocket. It scratched my cell phone like mad whenever I attempted to fit them both in. The wi-fi didn't even connect to my un-protected home network, and the screen was scratched within a week so it looked old.With the chunky design, you would think it lasts forever. It didn't, it lasted about 3 weeks. It was in my pocket, and the screen was cracked in the bottom right. I looked up on the zune website, and the warranty was expired and it would cost $150 to get it repaired! I decided to forget about it, and after about 3 weeks, my zune was totally unusable.Luckily, I bought it from a seller so it was discounted, even though it was new. But, I would not recommmend this to anybody unless they want an music player for their car/home sound system or something. It isn't portable at all. And the screen was extremely delicate. If your going to spent $312 dollars to buy something new on amazon, buy a 80GB iPod classic, which are extremely hardy I hear. Anything but this piece of crap. Now I know why people still didn't buy them when they were $100.
Considering I do not like ipods, this sansa is awesome. Only thing I do not like is that when you are charging it (uses USB), you can not listen to it. Battery life is amazing. I love the size and color screen and ease of syncing with pc's.
This lamp requires a shade that you must purchase seperately. The picture on this site does NOT SHOW YOU THE TOP OF THE LAMP!!! While the picture makes it appear that the lamp may be lit from the base, the top actually has a fitting for a bulb and a shade. Also, when the lamp shipped, the instructions for assembly claim that all of the fittings are included in the box. None of them were. Lamps Plus has not been at all prompt in responding to my request for the missing parts. If I could rate this product lower, I would.BEWARE!!!!! DO NOT FALL INTO THE TRAP!!!!!
This radio was more than I expected. Installation was easy and the performance is perfect.I love this radio and would recommend it to anyone.
I may stay with DUB-H7 in spite of its single (for me) problem, due to D-Link quality reputation. Some ports had begun to fail on my previous USB2 hub, forcing replacement. Even after warranty replacement of DUB-H7, DUB-H7 still has same single problem (NOT a problem on previous hub). To avoid "power surge shutdown" when I plug in a 2.5" 20GB HDD, I must use a 2nd USB2 cable (with the HDD) to provide adequate power.I recommend DEGUNKING YOUR PC (Ballew/Duntemann, c2005) pp133-153, excellent tutor on at least SEVEN major USB(2) issues!bandwidth degradation re: splitting ports, USB1.1 devices mixed with USB2 devices, multi-TT;need for powered ports; isochronous device issues;thumb drives (power, and port-connector size); care of USB cables.
I was expecting a better sync with my LX3. Still, the product's specs are fair and do not state more than the flash can really do. It's a good addition for this type of camera, if you have the money to spend. I hooked mine up with a GaryFong collapsible flash diffuser which make the flash fairly more usefulA little too pricey but if you can afford it, get it.
This is exactly what I was looking for to conceal my TV wires. Hidden are, 2 HDMI cords and the TV power cord. You can also paint it, which I plan to do!
I bought this scanner primarily for scanning 35mm slides and the low price. It was delivered quickly and on time. The install was easy on my computer with XP OS, however, on my second computer with Vista home basic, I could not install. An insert with the manual told me to go to Canon's site to download the Vista drivers. The Cannon site was supposed to have a drop box to enter your OS, but the drop box was not visible, so it said no new downloads available. I called Cannon, they verified it was not operator error, then immediately sent out a CD, via FedEx 2day with the drivers. I was pleased with their quick resoponse, but frustrated the site did not work correctly.While I have only scanned a few slides, it seems to work fine. I have found I am using it much more for scanning paperwork, as I plan to go to a paperless lifestyle, and it works great for that. Overall I am pleased with the product and it's performance. The only real down side is it has no ON/OFF button. Not a very "GREEN" attitude, but since it is on my desk, it is easy enough to unplug the power, since I do not use it on a daily basis.
I am waiting for this camera to be available...anybody have a date?????????Thanx
I used this product for a few weeks before dropping it into the Grand Canyon. Better to drop a filter then my camera=0)I have a Canon Rebel XTI and used shutter speeds from 10 sec. up to 3 min.I got some hot spots with my 28-90mm, but none with my 80-300mm.I will end up ordering another one. I really enjoyed playing with it and thought the results were great.
We love the pelican cases. They are great for storing and transporting all of our video/audio equipment, and have held up very well for years. Excellent brand!
This card did not work on my setup, but I can not say it is the cards fault only. Just could not use.
I couldn't be happier with my Zune...which plays wonderful music in my new Zoom'n Mazda 3. The software is great. I use it for all of my music now. It has a lot of functions and features you won't find with iTunes or Windows Media Player. It's very easy to organize your music with the Zune software. If you are familiar with Windows shortcut keys...it's a snap. I also like the aesthetics of the Zune over the other MP3 players out there. I had this cool retro-looking color choice of brown/green.I am also a klutz - I've dropped it a couple of times already - no damage. Not so with the iPod. I don't recommend throwing it around to test it but it is pretty sturdy.The only power us regular folk have is through our spending. Since Apple has clearly become part of the Big Brother Coalition they are no longer the 'other' choice. They are one of "them". And since they've started playing fast and loose with our privacy (iTunes files containing personal information - unknowingly being shared with everyone) - I'm glad to make an anti-Apple purchase.
Its a very good buy. Kingston is probably the most reliable brand of flash drives. i have bought maybe 20 and no defects. Cons is that its very slow.
SUPER PRODUCT FOR HIGH DESK. MY LAPTOP CAN STILL &#34;BREATHE&#34; AND EVERYTHING FUNCTIONS WELL. VERY HAPPY THAT I FOUND THIS ITEM ON LINE.
If you ever want to take yout Zen out of its inlcuded cloth bag, this is the protector that will let you do that without fear of scratches. This flexible "skin" stretches over the player like a swim cap. The buttons are still easily manipulated, and the touch pad remains exposed for easy shuttling.My only reason for reducing this score to 4 stars was that it doesn't come with any instructions for attaching the belt clip part, or the "kickstand". Its not all that difficult to figure out, but I was left puzzling the situation for a minute. Nothing major, a great buy.
This unit does all that I wanted from my MP3-CD player; search capabilty within a mp3 file, resume play, restart exactly where I left, album &amp; track names display etc, which my other mp3 player (Philips exp 101) was not doing all that well. No shock resistance for mp3, but it hasn't really skipped alot and I am happy with it. But my only complaint is this unit is so sensitive to the way the burner has burnt. I had to make several tries before it could understand the files in it. But with my Philips it is a breeze. For the price and performance this one is a good buy.
Although Linksys definetly created a great product in this EtherFast Router...it is also a costly method. There are other ways to do this, including just purchasing a hub/switch for between $50-$70, and then running the Cable Modem/DSL line through that, and using Windows 98 SE's 'Shared Internet COnnection' service. But this is a somewhat harder method to use. However, as far as ease of use, and effectiveness, nothing beats this bad boy!
I purchased the Z155 at Target last year and have used it to take literally hundreds of photos. Though I'm only an amateur photographer, I've actually gotten numerous compliments on the photos this camera takes; in fact, one of my photos was featured on the front page of the local paper because the editors liked it so much. As for the guy who wrote a review who said that he went to the Smoky Mountains and all of his pictures came out grey, well--I LIVE in the Smoky Mountains, and I can tell you--they don't call 'em the Smokies for nothin'. It wasn't your camera. I take pictures of the Smokies, too, and mine turn out great with this camera. The ZOOM is the best I've ever seen, and this camera even takes great action shots. I once used it to take pictures of the scenery while I was riding in a moving vehicle, and they turned out perfectly--not blurry at all. You just have to read the owner's manual and learn what the buttons on the back are for. Then, simply point and click. That's why they call it a Sure Shot. It's great for amateurs like me. My sister even called me to ask what the model number was so that she could ask for one for herself for Christmas.
This waterproof camera case did a great job both at the pool and the ocean. I thought the idea great that the pictures dont have to be taken in the water but can be taken where the camera could get wet or dirty. This is a great idea for anyone with kids and wants playtime close-ups or just wants to be in the water. Make sure to perform the test included before use with the camera. :)
I ordered this one before reading reviews at Amazon but before I received it. It scared me a lot. However, after I got it and play with it for a couple hours, I can get it works easily on my Windows 2000 (both on notebook and desktop) and Windows ME. I havn't tried to install it over Linux yet. The only annoying thing is, like many said, you have to download the current driver(s) from Palm website. The software on bundled CD is obsoleted. I'm happy with it because now I can sync my palm III xe on all of my machine without shutting down the pc's to swap the cradle over serial ports. I recommended it if you need to sync palm on more than one machine.
Purchasing Samsung electronics means you're paying the company to go gambling! Not the fun kind, the expensive (losing) kind. If you get lucky, you get a piece of equipment that works as promised. If you don't...well, here's the story.I purchased this television for around $2,000 two and a half years ago. It's sitting upstairs and the repairman says it will cost between $800-$1200 to fix it.The light didn't burn out. The Light Engine did. Replacing the entire "insides" of this television is the only way to fix it. Tried the lamp, the ballast and even replaced the Color Wheel. Nope. It's really broken.Of course, it's out of warranty. Samsung service (direct quote) "Have a Great Day!"Now, I was just as enthused as everyone else here. I wonder how many would drop by to tell us "the rest of the story." You know, the ending.I will probably hang on to this for another few years, if it lasts that long with entirely new internals. Next time, I think I will buy an LCD. It will not be a Samsung.I have two Samsung LCD monitors. One has the very common flaw of an entire horizontal row of L-E-D's burned out. The other works just fine.But when quality control means you can expect 1 out of 2 identical products to fail, well, that's not shopping, it's gambling.
I loved how small this hub is and the design is cool except that the cord from it that hooks into the computer is only 2 inches long. Therefore the hub just sticks straight out from the side of the laptop, taking up valuable desk space since my USB ports are on the side, not the back. It'd be better if the cord was not built in and it came with a longer one.
I saved money getting from here, and it came pretty quickly. I am taking a photography course, and love this new lens. It is now the only lens I keep on my camera, it is perfect for portrait shots. My kids look amazing and people have been commenting on how good my photos are lately. Their face are so clear and the background can get very blurry and beautiful, it looks like a professional took these shots. I definitely recommend this lens and this website to anyone.
I recently purchased two of the 173P displays for use in a dual-monitor setup. They are truly gorgeous, with respect to both image quality and exterior fit and finish.Unfortunately, Samsung's choice of the MagicTune software instead of a true hardware-based On-Screen-Display can be problematic. In my case, I wanted to calibrate the displays using my EyeOne system. Now, the first step in any good color calibration process is to accurately set the white point. I expected to use MagicTune to accomplish this, but found it sorely lacking. With a DVI-powered 173P I got no white point control--there was just nothing to click, a blank spot in the interface! Portrait Displays, the vendor that makes Display Tune (the software OSD rebranded by Samsung as MagicTune) says on their support site that "[the white point] sub menu may not function if you are using the digital connection of your graphics card and monitor".(Update: 2004-12-17)I finally got everything calibrated after using a DVI to VGA adapter to run both displays in analog mode. That enabled color controls for both monitors, so I could set the white point and calibrate as usual. Nevertheless, I was very disappointed that I was effectively unable to use my new monitors with DVI.I emailed Portrait Displays tech support, and they claimed that the reason color options are limited when running via DVI is that the 173P does not fully support DDC/CI (the VESA standard used to communicate the settings to the monitor) over DVI. Bummer!Some googling indicated that NEC/Mitsubishi may have a more robust software-only OSD solution. Their NaViSet program is advertised as working over DVI and VGA, on both Windows, OS X, and OS 9. (I have no personal experience with this product.) It might be worth considering an NEC or Mitsubishi monitor instead of the 173P if you want better compatibility with DVI or the Mac. However, the 173P gives beautiful (although untunable) images with Linux and the Mac after auto-adjustment, which is done by holding down the monitor's power on button for a few seconds.In spite of my ordeal, I really love the 173P and am satisfied. MagicTune is great when it works, but there are some significant shortcomings with the 173P that are not well documented by Samsung.(NB: my primary system runs Windows XP w/ a Radeon 9600XT)
I have a Nikon D70 and the Ultra I is just to slow, so I have to have the Ultra II card. With this card there are no delays and I do not ever have to wait for the camera. It is always ready to take a photo. Also I need 1 GB because I can use that in a days time and this way I do not have to mess around with more than one card.
First let me say that I am sure this refurbished pc from dell would have been fine if it had arrived intact with nothing missing. It did not have the return key cover and I was unaware of this when I purchased it. I contacted the seller (Kool Krowd) and they offered me a refund of $80 total on a purchase that was over $300! I am currently going through the return/refund process with Amazon to get my complete refund but I will never buy anything from this company due to thier poor customer service and decietfulness concerning thier listing.
I got a MP3 Player for Xmas, but the earphones were cheap and didn't work after 6 months, the V-moda gives good sounds and the cords don't easily get tangled. This is a good pair of earphones to replace the cheap ones that come with most MP3 Players.
Had to return this turntable for a refund. As many other reviews have noted, the turntable does not maintain a consistent speed causing distorted sound. Don't waste your time on this one.
I thought this was so cute when I saw it. I really bought it more for the cuteness of it. Not to actually keep burglars away because I don't think having a sign would do that anyway. But if you own an american bulldog, you'd appreciate this sign. It is nice and big and lightweight and is easy to hang. I just love it. I am ordering 2 more signs today!!
Good pricing, like the no shipping and handling charge and no tax! Product received in promised time frame.
Brought this for a friend, she enjoyed it. I liked the various prices and point offered because I had a lot to choose from.
I actually don't have this product but I'm really interested in it. I had just one more question that the product details don't comment on...How well would it work on a 150" or higher screen?If any of you know that for sure, I would really appreciate it.Other than that, I have found all the reviews here very helpful.Thank you.
I bought this card for my Canon SX110IS with the intention of never having to worry about it becoming full on me. It is fast enough that the camera speed is the only thing holding me back from lots of shots. I have been using it four two years and have not had any problems with it. It's a great price and I'd recommend this product.
Sound was awesome and all was great until about 8 months of use. One side cut out. Like the other reviewers, no help from customer service. Great sound but poor durability. Wish they were still alive :(
I have always had a Jansport backpack and this one just keeps reminding me why I do. I love it.
It works pretty good but you have to point it at the station which means you may need to change the direction it is pointed when you change stations. That's a little inconvenient! I live in the city and the stations are close but it is hilly here. If it's pointed one way it will not reiect the station in the opposite direction.
I read the above review (O Lucky Man) however, I purchased the Toshiba SD-3990 anyway. I had the same problem as mentioned, sound but no picture. To solve the problem, here is what you do-Start by hooking the Player to your TV using the RCA Video Out Connector(it comes setup for this connection type). Then, push Setup Button on the remote. Here you will designate all the specifics (such as Video- SVideo, Component, Pr Pb Y--and the type of Audio connection you desire). After completing Setup, I enjoyed excellent picture and sound.It played all the media stated in the manual.A Good Buy For The Money.
Several days after placing my order for this product, my payment was inexplicably refunded. I never received any communication from Tiger Direct despite repeated attempts, and Amazon was not helpful either, receiving many automated, but not helpful messages in response to my queries.I strongly recommend that you do not use Tiger Direct. Buy from one of the other partners.
I own 8 different models of flash drives made by various manufacturers (including two other models made by SanDisk).This is the one which travels with me, around the world, and carries my life on it. At the moment, it lives indefinitely on my keychain, and I'm trusting it with about 3000 personal files.Originally, I chose it for the large keychain hole. Sadly, some dope at SanDisk has decided to 'shrink' this hole in the 'updated' design model (now available). It's a subtle change, but NO THANKS. I prefer the original, chunky-keychain-hole design.But the real reason I keep it and use it? SUPER TINY and reliable. I barely notice it on my keychain, being no heavier, and only twice as thick as a metal key. And after a year and a half of HARD use and MUCH travel, it is still working fine. No, it ain't the fastest one I own, but it sure ain't the slowest one either. Speed is pretty average, which is adequate for me.Incidentally, the other SanDisk model that I owned (the regular Cruzer model) is probably my least favorite one. Not only did my own Cruzer not work properly, but I 'accidentally' broke the same model owned by my co-worker. HOW EMBARRASSING! Not that I believe it was really my fault - that model was a real piece of junk. I wouldn't trust it to chew my bubble gum for me, let alone carry my data.WARNING: When I say this model is relaiable, that is not to say that I don't back it up every now and then! They do sometimes go missing!!
these gold cds are awesome but this particular brand is very pricey memorex has a gold cd that is a little less money and just as good in quality im speaking from a sound point of view not a photo point of view.
I've got to to agree with the reviewer that complained about the lack of flexibility. I got the exact same answer from Creative when I tried to use time shifting apps with the product, "The Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor video capture driver is currently only compatible with the bundled ULEAD software. The unique H/W accelerated encoding features required applicationspecific development, hence the driver is not generic." You can only use the bundled software, although I have to say it's been almost flawless so far as editing goes, I haven't tried creating a DVD with menu's yet. It's been easier to use than all the prosumer products I've tried (Vegas, premiere, liquid, media studio pro) it's not as buggy as Pinnacle Studio, but more powerful than Movie Maker 2It's a real time MPEG-2 encoder and works best as such, The quality is indistinguishable from the original, but capturing to DV through the IEEE 1394 port is problematic, there's a nasty shuddering effect on the clips and there is no tech support from Ulead as the software was free. Creative's tech support is dismal, in USA they don't even reply, I had to go to Asia for assistance.The unit gets alarmingly hot, I turn it off when I'm not using it, which is not convenient. This product needs to radically evolve before I'd recommend it.
I tried out 2 different 80mm fans before I bought this one for my media center. I started with a fan from an old Dell, a 100mm that turned out to be quieter than the "silent" 80mm fans. The 120mm has a lower speed that probably helps with the noise. The noise difference is amazing. I guess large and slow is better than small and fast when it comes to noise.The 2 80mm fans I tried were the Stealth and the Cooler Master. Of those 2, the Stealth was the quieter one. The Cooler Master was pretty noisy.
I've owned this pressure cooker for a year, and I really enjoy it. It saves time. It saves energy. And it enables me to cook meals that I otherwise would not.It does cook fast, so you need to use a timer and pay attention. If you do, you'll have pleasant experiences.Buy a few cook books, especially the Presto book. Other recipes can be found by internet searches. It's good to use recipes specifically tailored for pressure cookers. Using other recipes will likely require a process of trial and error.One time, the lid stuck on the kettle. This problem was solved by putting some vegetable oil on the gasket. Gaskets need to be replaced every year or two. I've seen them at hardware stores, and Amazon sells them too.
Nice product, that requires antenna (that mounted outside).Frankley I think that XM radio does not worth the trouble. It is too expensive for the number of channls that you get. Get any player buy the music that you like and within 6 months, you get enough music, and better then XP radio.
I've used this lens for the last 8 months on my Pentax K100D and find it to be a great value. Is it soft? Slightly, when viewed at full size (NOT full screen, but 100% resolution), or when printed at poster size. Does it have purple fringing? Maybe slightly on high contrast shots, but then so do some of my other supposedly better lenses. The colors and contrast are fine and the bokeh is pretty good. All the negatives of my copy of this lens just don't show up in the way I use the shots (viewed full screen, or printed 8x10). The only photo contest I've ever won was with a print taken by this lens, so it's certainly a capable lens.I'll say that I paid well less than what's advertised here, so that has certainly biased my judgement. If I paid close to $400, I may choose other lenses, such as the 18-250 version, but the range is very convenient.
I'm using it often and it works pretty well. I didn't have any problems with it. I like the manual that comes with the cooker. The instructions (cooking times and little tips) in it for different ingredients works perfectly.
For the price that I paid for it, this lense is the best zoom lense any Nikon photographer shold have. I picked this one (over 70-300mm Nikon lense) as it fully complimented my Nikon D50 with 18-55 lense. I was using it outside to make photos of my son swimming polo game and I couldn't understand what other reviewers were saying that this lense is slow at stopping an action. I was able to freeze actions of the game to each water splashes then the ball was flying and hitting the water surface. I am hightly recommending this lense.
i use this netgear rangeMAX WPN511 wireless pccard on two older laptops. I got this one for a spare it works great.one that I had for a long time stopped working so it is good to have an extra on hand.
Received my Targus universal case today and want to say, it is more then I expected.(DBUC02-02)ask for it (check site)It is not like pictured...this has a zipper front compartment,tight webbing for two cards,and six AA's on the other side.Camera compartment is not big and holds the camera tight,padding is good, structure over all is ex.. I was looking for a case with a shoulder strap, this one also has a belt.I'm looking forward to the spring,...... with me, myself and I, and my SX110IS....I forgot to mention my quiver (slik 95D)
I purchased this speaker system for my new media room. For the setup, I have a Denon AVR-3808CI, a Samsung LN52A750, Sony upsample DVD, XBox360 and a home built media server.The speakers perform very well, they look good and sound excellent. I am sure that if you are a real audio nut, then you could justify spending more, but for the money this is a great system.My one complaint is the mounting brackets. The instructions say not to ceiling mount the speakers. I hard-wired audio wire drops on the ceiling I decided to use the provided brackets to ceiling mount. I suspect that the reason they say not to ceiling mount is looks, not function or security of the speaker. So far no problems, some might find it annoying to see the brackets, but I really don't care.Samsung LN52A750 52-Inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV with RED Touch of ColorDenon AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel/5.1-+ 2-Channel Multisource/Multizone A/V Home Theater Receiver with Networking (Black)Sony DVP-NS700H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player, BlackXbox 360 Console Includes 20GB Hard Drive
Needed replacement for an off brand LCD flat screen television. This item was shipped and received promptly and works fine. Kudos!
This bag is just a touch too small for the camera to comfortably fit it. You really have to cram your camera which I find highly inconveniant. There is also no great way to carry the camera bag, and the camera's strap itself does not fit inside this bag.Would keep shopping for something else!
I love Belkin products. I've been a loyal router customer for years, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that their other products were equally good. We got our first surge protector for our television and it worked just great for a year. We picked up our second one for our home office (priorities, right?), and so far so good.We have not used it with the telephone/coaxial functionality, so I can't speak to that. But the chief reason we got it is because of the number of outlets it has and their configuration. This is a very usable device and really helps keep things organized under desks. We'll probably be buying more in the future.
I just wanted a good inexpensive portable speaker system. Well this one has it all. The sound is pretty good and can fill my large living room with no problem. Its easy to move around and use. The greatest thing is it comes with a great mp3 player too, and for under $60 bucks you just can't beat it. I know what im getting everyone for x-mas this year!
This unit IS what it IS - the best 13&quot; TV/DVD combo that I have seen. In its class, it rates a &quot;10&quot; for style, picture quality &amp; sharpness, and sound. This DVD combo is no less the frontrunner of 13&quot; sets than its VCR combo counterpart. The DVDs look and sound no worse than the VHS version. It is a perfect unit for small room viewing such as a college dorm, motel room, or kitchen. To compare a 13&quot; set to a 19&quot; set is just not a fair comparison - no different than comparing a Camry to a Town Car. For what it is, and for the price, this is a great deal.
bought this cd player about a month ago, and so far so good.Sound good and plays great.
I bought these because they caught my eye on the rack. Aesthetically, they grabbed my attention. I picked up a package of the earbuds and the lowriders. The headphones were more appealing. The name gave me pause--to smile!Even in the package, they seemed so light. As soon as I got home I pried them out of the clear plastic container and plugged them into my Nano. I must say, I was surprised they sounded so good. Today I received several nice compliments from adults of all ages.Wore them all day with no discomfort. The sound was great for my purposes. I am a contented customer.
This is one of those special albums that you can sit and reflect with. Sure it's not everyone's cup of tea, but as an album in a genere of indie-folk this really hits the mark. Beautiful dark brooding music with glimpses of optimisim throughout. In a touring band that plays our own brand of indie-folk, over the New Zealand just summer past we all fell in love with this album, it's got something for everyone...love the classical arrangements. Give me the love of an orchestra - heart breaking!
Pros:1. Easy setup.2. Pretty good range.Cons:1. Broke after 1 year warranty ended.2. Canned responses from tech support.3. 1 year warranty.This has taught me a good lesson. Don't ignore the warrantythe manufacturer offers. Seek out one that offers at least a3 year warranty. I know I will on my next WAP.
This adapter installed easily and worked perfectly with no hicups. I'm using it between a Compaq notebook and a DBX professional sound processor. I searched high and low to find a USB - serial adapter that would work with the DBX. This is the only one I have found that works. It's a great product, other than being a bit bulky compared to other USB-serial. My only other gripe is that the detachable cord always seems to be missing when I need it. These are very minor negatives for such a fine product. I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a high quality adapter, especially those in the sound industry who need to connect to their DBX processors.
Does just what it should. Connects hard drives. If you have a drive that is tight to the wall of your case or some difficult cable routing its a great solution. . . otherwise, I'd stick with straight plugs.
This digital camera stinks--buy something else1. Eats up batteries more than anything, more than any digi camera i've dealt with.2. Delay between pictures sucks.3. The thing doesn't even turn on anymore (new batteries too!)....4. Pictures are good, but after taking two pictures, the battery is dead.5. The picture screen stinks, not very sharp.Save your money, folks.
I shoot with a 5d mark II now but I miss this camera. It had an option to shoot jpeg but you had 10 seconds to keep it as RAW instead if you really liked the photo. Never ever seen that in another camera ever. Compact is the way to go too if you want high depth of field like I do for night architecture. Came with a remote control too. Loved the articulating LCD screen which Canon really should put on their DSLRs -it just makes sense if you have Live View mode. Oh well, that's the deal with digital cameras -you never get to keep one for too long.
I bought this to connect my GN headset (with QD) to my Polycom phone, and also Nortel and Avaya phones at work. The QD connector is fine. But the RJ connector for plugging into the phone is slightly too wide. Looking online I see now this is described as connecting to an amp, and not to a phone that doesn't need an amp.This product is labeled as:8000 GN-QD COIL CORDQD COIL CORDPART NO. 01-0203J94277Google the part number and you'll links saying the product is to "Connects the GN Netcom headsets to the GN 8000 Amplifier"
Has all the essentials. Not much use for the pen/stylus. Wish it had replacement styluses (or is it styli).
I used this router to connect 3 computers to the internet, one computer running XP, one NT and another one Win95. Since my cable company, Comcast, does not require username or password, setup was basically 'plug-and-play', 15 minutes max (mostly becaues of rebooting all the computers throughout the house).
I bought this as a gift for my parents for Christmas. They absolutely love the system, and it has performed very well... A great first-time surround sound audio collection...
Hi,I recently took advantage of an in-store offer and grabbed couple of these guys. I've been using this card's little sister (512Mb) for about a year now and have nothing to complain about. Great write/read speeds, reliable and spacious. As I recenly upgraded cameras (with twice as many megapixels and with RAW support) I started running out of space fairly quickly (every 35 shots or so). Now with this 1Gb card, I can go shooting all day long (80+ shots [raw+jpeg]) without worries. It offers the same write/read speed, and reliability that most Sandisk products enjoy. If you're a serious photographer and need the peace of mind that your precious shots won't disappear in thin air, this is definitely the card for you. The only qualm I have (hence 4 stars) is because I noticed that my camera's battery runs out a bit faster ever since I started using this (bigger) card.In short, excellent buy. Much better, in my opinion, than the comparable model from Lexar.
Pros: Hold a lot of music, very user friendly, great sound quality, very durable, good battery life. Cons are: large (if that bothers you), freezes from time to time, I had a lot of issues getting it synced with my computer. Other than that, It works great.
I haven't had an opportunity to really test this product out, but as far as installation it was a breeze. Not too pricey and I had to get it for work (I work from my home as a customer service rep).
I bought these when I lost my pair of Shure e2c in-ear headphoneswhich were quite expensive. The Sony is more pronounced in the bass,which is better for rock / electronic music compared to the Shure's, althoughat the expense of tightness and clarity of the midrange. The carrying casething is dumb. They are comfortable and fit well.These headphones are a great value for the price, and I would purchase them again.
Don't waste money on expensive digital cables. If there's any signal degradation, it's instantly obvious. Using this to hook a computer up to a display, and it works fine. Go ahead and buy it and don't worry about it.
Length:: 10:00 MinsNikon 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasIn this video I demonstrate how this lens works and show some of the details of the surrounding the lens body. Eventually I mount it to a camera body and sit it on top of a Tripod and recommend getting a heavy duty tripod vs a light-weight tripod.
Had this camera for a month, used it extensively in recent vacation.Bottom line it's a superb video camera. Video clips are very high quality with a lot of details and good colors; you just can't believe such great quality video came form this tiny camera.Its biggest selling point of quick PC transfer and fast DVD creation works extremely well. I've transferred 41min of video to my old PC and burned a DVD within 21minutes from start to finish with only a few mouse clicks.Best by the way is to use USB2.0 card reader instead of the camera for video transfer, it works MUCH faster.It's biggest issue is mediocre indoors performance. It's not "poor" as some people say since JVC did a very good job of reducing noise in low light, so the video looks very smooth and pleasant to the eye.The problem remains with washout colors and little too dark images.I came of a way to improve its indoors performance significantly, use "M" mode with white balance set to "Cloudy" and shutter speed set to 1/50 (in extreme conditions 1/30)The camera store these settings, so you just need to set these once and switch to "M" whenever shooting indoors.Video will look a little brighter and colors more saturated.Overall extremely well built very good high quality camera with only a few tweaks, with its recent price drop to about $800 it's a good value.
This was given to my elderly parents for Christmas. They are a bit "overwhelmed" by it, but are very much enjoying the letters and photos they have already received from family.
My primary motivation for purchasing wireless headphones was to permit me to listen to music or television programming while on my exercise bike at home. Because acoustic isolation was desirable, I preferred a closed cup headphone design that would block much ambient sound. I have been quite pleased with the Advent AW770 headphones. They do, indeed, isolate me from most ambient noise, which is ideal for listening to music or television while exercising--without having to turn the volume up to ear-splitting levels. (Of course, this is highly undesirable if you need to be able to easily hear a baby crying from a distant room in your home.)My stereo and exercise bike are in my finished basement, and I get acceptable audio quality throughout my house, in spite of having the transmitter below ground level. While the range and audio quality are good, the headphones do crackle from varying signal strength and interference as I walk across the house. There is also a very noticeable--but not unbearable--amount of background hiss from the built-in amplifier. If you listen to pop music, most country, blues, or classic rock, the hiss will not be noticeable most of the time; however, you may find it distracting if you are a classical music fan, as the hiss becomes more conspicuous during quiet passages.I have been perfectly satisfied with the overall sound quality of the headphones. I ended up choosing to use a monitor output on my stereo receiver, since I found no need to alter the signal (e.g., add bass or otherwise tweak the frequency response). Using a fixed-level audio output is desirable, since you must calibrate the transmitter for the audio source's output level for maximum performace and to avoid distorted sound. This becomes much more difficult if the phones are connected to a TV or stereo headphone jack, which puts out varying amounts of signal. Lest you worry, the product includes nearly every conceivable connector and adaptor cable one could possibly need for virtually any hook-up scenario.Finally, I have been impressed with battery life. The included rechargeables last 5-6 hours. I know this not from exercising in my basement for 6 hours at a time; rather, I have enjoyed having the headphones and their good sound quality so much that I have been wearing them when I study. Since my exams are this week and the next, I've spent many hours with them clamped over my head!
At first I thought someone forgot to pack the iPod in the box. But this slim, narrow black "card" turned out to be my 8 GB iPod Nano.This is my first experience. It took me two days to figure out how to shut it off. The wheel with it's subtle places for directions seemed to be designed for the fingers of a 8-year-old not an adult.The online instructions are somewhat helpful, but actually, it proved so intuitive that by just fiddling around with it I think the the iPod teaches me itself.I am glad to have bought the 8GB. I wasn't sure it was going to hold all my music and audio books, not to even consider favorite photos. Yet as of today I have put everything except photos on and it still has about a third of capacity left.The price was great, too.All my stuff fits in this tiny, black package. I love it and only hope I won't lose it.
What can I say. I have a Samsung CLP-510 color laser printer, and it ran out toners. I googled and searched all around, and found the lowest prices here, so I was a bit skeptical but gave it a try. It turned out to be a great product, exactly what I have expected; Really appreciated; But please don't raise the prices any time soon, as many other vendors would do, after I gave them good review. Thanks.
I have used the Lightscribe DVDs for family videos. This was a reat price!
I was pretty disappointed with the Tune Belt because of two main reasons. First, I had to take my Shuffle out of the protective rubber case that I usually keep it in so that it would fit inside the Tune Belt. That wasn't such a big deal since it is somewhat protected inside the neoprene sleeve. But then I went to wear it for a run, and the arm-band was too small for my arm! I have fairly developed biceps from years of weight training, but nothing outrageous. I would have thought that with a velcro strap there would have been enough range to accommodate most users. This is unfortunately not the case. So if you have larger than average biceps (say 17" amd up), save your money....
When you pick up a truly great novel for the first time, you can usually tell that you're encountering a masterpiece by the end of the opening chapter. So it is with "The Curse of Chalion". The story opens simply, with a man wandering on a road towards a distant castle. He talks briefly with a group a soldiers and investigates a site where an extremely deadly and secretive form of magic was recently employed, while a few tantalizing hints about his horrifying past are revealed. Best of all, though, is the language. Like all good authors, Lois McMaster Bujold is capable of employing her words, sentences, and paragraphs to maximum effect. Although only a few lines are devoted to describing the landscape, the word choice is so vivid that readers won't have any trouble visuzlizing what she is describing.Equally important, though, is the fact that Bujold handles her main character, the centerpiece of the story, extrordinarily well. All things considered, this is a character-driven novel, and it stands as one of the few fantasy novels that has triumphed in that manner. As we see the main character recovering from the years that he spent at war and as a captive of the enemy, the process of his mental and physical recovery remains realistic throughout, sometimes brutally so. Likewise, his reaction to the events around him and his relationships with other characters are always plausible. Bujold's dedication to realism extends to the minor characters as well, although some of them are a bit simplistic.The final major advantage of "The Curse of Chalion" is the plot. This book eschews the stereotypical 'good guys vs. bad guys' storyline in favor of a situation where an entire royal family, and almost the entire cast of characters is struggling against a curse that has been brought on by the actions of an earlier King. It's fast-moving and contains some real surprising twists and turns right when you least expect them. I close by adding that the treatment of religion in this book is unique and refreshing. There's a fascinating polytheistic religious system which the action of Gods and various supernatural creatures affects people's lives in some rather surprising ways.
I think Case Logic changed this case somewhat. I received a CDY64 case, but the front cover now has a curved pattern and DOES NOT HAVE A ZIPPER as stated. It does have the fastfile as stated. As far as the Prosleves, I thought this meant removable but I guess not. The case also looks thicker than it needs to be.
I've tried a couple of different filters and the B+W's have not disappointed me yet. I love that the ring is made of metal and not some cheap plastic. I actually got a filter stuck on a lens because I accidentally left my lens in a hot car and altered the shape of the filter's ring. This is a wonderful filter!
I had this monitor for 3 years now and have not had a single problem with it. It plays games well, has good picture quality (not ultra sharp or ultra bright though), and does a good job of displaying CAD applications. I never had a problem with Viewsonic and have faith in their products. Also do not be fooled by negative reviews. After all it is usually the people who have a problem with a product that have the urge to complain and bad-mouth it.
I am really, really happy with my iBook, after years using PCs.I just finished a major project for work, a 7 minute video. iMovie, iDVD, iTunes and Garageband all contributed to the project. After doing the same thing last year on a PC, I was surprised at how easy--and fun!--it was on the iBook. David Pogue's book iMovie HD was an invaluable helper in the project.After using a Dell laptop for years, I am impressed by the way the iBook instantly is ready to use on opening the display, and how the iBook usually runs silently. Too, the battery life is very pleasing.The integration of the iLife applications, the elegance of OS X, the attention to beauty in the interface, screen savers and design of the iBook, all make it a delight to use.When I plugged it into an external projector, it simply worked instantly, unlike the difficulties I've had with Dells and Toshibas. I'm really impressed, and wish I had switched years ago.I added half a gig of RAM for about $50, which improved performance considerably. However, the iBook was quite functional with the 512 megs it comes with.Wireless networking is really easy--our various worksites have wifi, and I just open the iBook and it logs on, easy as pie. Battery life is such that I can do a full day of work on the battery, if need be (not 8 hours of battery life, but probably 4+ hours of use, since I'm not using the computer every minute). I bought an extra power supply for my office work station and keep one at home as well.The only con I'll offer is that the iBook doesn't readily support Outlook, which I used to live within in the Dell days. The closest equivalent I've found is Entourage, which is not in the same class. One can emulate Windows XP on the iBook (in fact, my employer has provided me with a licensed copy of the software to do so), but I've found the Palm desktop and the built-in email client to suffice.
I bought the MPX70s 'cause they were on clearance for $20 and I liked the color, which I couldn't confuse for anyone else's. I was extremely surprised at the sound quality. The mids and highs are tight and crisp, and the bass is not distorted or exagerated. Some might find them a little light on bass, I did at first. Now, I think they're well rounded, balanced. I prefer a more gentle sonic curve, over time its appreciated. As for fit, at first they were a little painful after 10 or so minutes, but I found by not looping the bands behind my ears they don't press on my inner ear as much and in fact sound better. I wear them at work doing construction and they always stay on this way. Rarely the neckband can slip down on my neck and then push the ear pieces out. Very rarely. Looped behind my ears they don't budge. I like the neckband for keping the buds from dangling, getting caught, breaking. I have a few low-mid priced earbuds and these have best overall quality, including build and durability.
Just bought this printer from walmart. Will be returning it due to horrible paper jams constantly. I print dvd labels - a lot of them. I've been getting about one out of 5 printing correctly on a good batch. I use standard memorex dvd label paper. Absolutely. Unacceptable.
Feature wise this model is OK, although it is missing two key features: color viewfinder(useful under bright light) and analog input(dubbing analog tapes). However my unit has been having mechanical problems right after the waranty expired. The camcorder would refuse to load any cassette, more often than not the tape will get jammed inside the camcorder. I had to cut off one recorded tape (thus losing my recordings) to get it out of the machine. Switching different brand of tapes did not help either. I do not recommend this unit at all.
This cartridge stopped working after about 60 pages. The printer is now in reserve mode and I am annoyed since I paid for the oem cartridge.
I love this camera!! It is so easy to use--easiest that I have found. I take a lot of pictures and it does exactly what I need it to do. It takes great pics!! They are so clear and sharpe. I would recommend it to anyone!!
I use the tablet for several Graphic projects,The Tablet Makes these projects so much easier.This is a fantastic Tablet.No Problems, just make sure you update the drivers for vista 64bit asI use.
Yo pienso que esta c&aacute;mara es genial. Quiz&aacute;s puedas hacer unas fotos parecidas usando alg&uacute;n software en la computadora nunca te sentir&aacute;s igual.Primero esta c&aacute;mara es tan diferente a las dem&aacute;s que ya de por si es muy divertida. La forma en que enrolla la pel&iacute;cula y como dispara es algo totalmente loco. Al final ver el resultado de algo tan simple como una c&aacute;mara de rollo que no tiene ni siquiera un visor es algo comiquisimo.Yo la compre por probar algo diferente pero en bien revele mi primer rollo le monte otro nuevo.
I don't often get to really talk about a device in the positive, but this is one of those exceptions. Granted, the model I got is not the one pictured (I got the TK-205i model, not the TK-205k), but still I am far impressed. The installation was a breeze. It was admittedly a little confusing at first, but not so much once I got everything hooked up, and between the switch button, and the keyboard shortcut, I am pleased to be able to control two of my PCs at once, which will allow me to use one computer PC as a gaming PC.There are, of course, limitations. The first limitation is the audio. Personally, if I had more money available to me, I would have purchased the TK-209K model where I would have been able to use USB instead of PS/2. Second, I would have been able to have the audio switch-over capability. As it is, I can only have my speakers plugged into ONE PC, or have another set of speakers plugged into the other PC as well. Not exactly convenient, or efficient.Overall, I give this product an A- grade. It's all what I expected, but it could have been more accommodating. Again, save your money and buy the TK-209k model to get USB capability as well as audio functions. But if you need something that's cost effective, and are not concerned about using PS/2 or having audio functions split between two PCs, then this product may be more suitable to your budget.
I purchased this based on the reviews and prior experience, but it lasted just 2 weeks in my new BlackBerry Pearl. Tried it in another device from our computer department and didn't work there. Will be trying another brand.
It was exactly what I was looking for. I bought this for my moms blu ray player that I got her for christmas. It was so simple to connect to the player and the tv. It took me about 3 seconds. I would definitely order this again.
I purchased this device primarily because I wanted an FM receiver. I liked the compact size, capacity, battery (charge and recharging) but I intended to wear it while running. First, the manual stinks and I couldn't figure out how to turn it off, or stop the repeats. Eventually I worked that out. The ear buds caused sores in my ear canals and constantly fell out. I replaced these with SONY $80 ear buds that aren't much better. Then I couldn't see the display when I ventured outdoors. The quality of the display just kept getting worse, until it died completely. Finally, the whole thing stopped playing after 27 days. I took it back to SONY and the manager told me that it had been abused. He would send it back to SONY for an autopsy and let me know whether it was covered by the warranty. I simply used it while running. I haven't received the forensic report yet but I wouldn't recommend this product.
Best notebook mouse that I have owned but the original price was a bit steep.
The printer and scanner both have worked flawlessly and up to specifications. I have a mix of Windows XP and Vista laptops and the software installed without problem. A few quirks though:- When the printer is used in network mode (not USB mode) there is an option to secure the settings by pointing your browser to the IP address of the printer, going to the Network Settings, and clicking on the authentication bar. I set the password there, it "implies" the username is Admin. The next time I went to access the network settings, I couldn't get the password to take. I tried different possible usernames, and eventually called the HP help desk. There is absolutely nothing on the HP website or in the 6310 manual around security. After fifteen minutes of begging just for the username on the security logon and getting walked through all sorts of other options, the HP support person told me there was no security option on the printer itself. This was just after the support person walked me to the authenticate tab. Sigh. However, I was chatting with a person at work and she told me the username field needs to be blank. Tried it and it worked fine. Blessings be to my fellow geek. :-)- I was having problems keeping the printer consistently identified to the laptops using my Linksys router. So I set it to a fixed IP address. I moved to a NetGear router and couldn't get the printer to attach to the router. I reset the printer to factory specs, and still couldn't get it to connect. I reconnected the old router and lo and behold, when the printer resets to factory specs it does not clear the network settings. I reset it the printer to dynamic addressing while attached to the Linksys router and it now works fine with the Netgear router.A specific benefit for me is that I was able to acquire 8 reams of A6 paper in a garage sale (slightly longer and narrower than US paper). My cheaper HP printer couldn't adjust to A6, but this model works great to many paper sizes.
This remote is a great gadget to have for my camera. However, it took lots of hunting and frustration to learn how to use it. There are no directions provided with the remote or with my camera.
I used this on my camera on a trip to the Bahamas. Was able to block out sunlight and enabled me to get some greatshots....
Don't worry about the lack of a picture - this is the battery you need to replace your Uniden BT-446. It is an exact size replacement with the proper connector. It comes in retail (card/blister) packaging.
I bought this camera for outdoor purposes and was impressed with the picture quality (given the price). The down side is the quality. I can't for the life of me get the camera to point to where I want it to point. The screw does not fit well enough into the base. I will need to find a way around this, but otherwise, it's a decent camera.EDIT: I've given up on this camera and orderd a Q-See which is much better built.
This is the ink I need for my printer, so the double pack is good since I used this cartridge often, and it saves a few bucks
Wonderful! I don't know much about video, but I just plugged it in and it worked. I am really pleased with the quality of the video and the nice way it connects to the software that came free on my computer (iMovie).Yesterday I took video in falling snow. I set the camera to Snow/Sand setting, and it took care of everything. Nice feature.The manual is minimal. I hope to find something better online.
is not he first time buyer reports of this kind and the truth is I do not work very well have cheated are classic model and size but the important thing is perfect functionality
This is an excellent little case. Great when you're just packing the camera and not much else (after all, just stick the extra batteries in your pocket!)
I was looking for a good set of well priced, good sounding speakers and man did i find them! These were a great value. Night and day difference between OEM speakers and these. The sound from these speakers is incredible. I didn't even need to get an extra amp to run them, my factory head unit was enough. The highs are clean and clear, the mids are there, and the lows are rich and full. I recommend these for a good replacement.
Nice set, easy to setup and use. It is very nice looking too. I use it for my Acer notebook when it is connected to my television. Very cool.I'm very happy with these items.
i just buy these Yamaha YSTMS50W 3-Piece Computer Speakers,and i think these system should be the best of all,the bass was powerful and i only use these system just for listen mp3.and if ya dont have this system i think ya better get this one .
works well and is as described, no issues. This is the second one of these in our household. Would recomend it.
Since my key board failed I had to replace it and purchase a new set of Hebrew letter stickers. The old set stuck so well that I could not remove them.The color of the new letters is a pale red. I have purchased in the past stickers with a fire engine red color and a small black letter of the English alphabet in the upper right hand color, which emulated the original lettering of my key board, unlike the current set.
These weren't even worth the $8.99 (plus $7.46 S&H) that the Amazon partner charged. The sound is AWFUL.
I bought these speaker many years ago, probably about 7 years ago I think, for $100. They are a great set of speakers. I was happy with them then, and I am still happy with them now. Yes, I still have them and they still sound great. I listen to CD's in my car, on boom boxes, and on other computer speakers, but am still amazed at the quality and extra sound reproduction that I get with these speakers on my home computer or laptop. I see that Amazon has them for just over $50, at that price they are a steal. You won't be disappointed
Once set up it works as expected although in my particular case the extender does not give me full signal strength unless it is located within 10 feet of the PC.If the set up was easier or better documented it would definitely get 5 stars. I am sure Linksys knows about the issues but have not done anything. BTW, the CD it comes with is totally useless don't even waste your time with it. Follow instructions from other people and it will go smoothly.
It is a product of great quality and very good despite itsprice. Have enough pockets. Is madequality materials and is waterproof.It is good to note that to open it must beon a flat surface, a table or something, orContent can be dropped. has no system forprevent the camera lens or fall whenopen. You must disarm the lens for storage.It has a good design, very comfortable and practical.
I'm surprised no one mentions that you need a DVD Drive to load software for this unit..?? Unit looks new.. came with auto charger base... Does not work with WINDOWS 2000, or VISTA, I have a Windows 98 PC and it did work with that... I had to buy a external DVD drive to load software...It has crashed a few times during its first few days of operation..so I'm not sure of its future... Get a 1 gig SD card to load maps and you'll be good to go,,, I hope it doesn't crash anymore.. otherwise $165 isn't that bad....
I only used it for several months, then it stopped working completely. Never again.
These speakers are great for the price Ive been looking for speakers and these are the one for me and surely you too.
Highly recommended for laptops. Even though it has a &quot;connect&quot; button, never had to use it. Just plug and play installation. No need to download/install drivers. Used it with Win 2000 and Win XP.Pros ::* Solid responsive mouse* Just like any other mouse* Cordless so no tangled wires around you* Optical so can be used on ( just about ) any surface* Small USB receiver* Cute carrying case with separate pouch for receiver* Used it, without any issues, with my wireless internet connection* Easy to replace batteriesCons ::* Might be small for a person with large hands &amp;/or long fingers* Just 2 button mouse* Not aware of any way to program the &quot;buttons&quot; ( for &quot;left handed&quot; persons )* Slightly heavier ( because of batteries ) compared to a general optical mouse.
Great product, no complaints, works as advertised. Seller had to send out second 4G 2G Ipod after the first one had an inoperative wheel.
My B+W filter is great! Typical German craftsmanship and quality. This filter will last forever (unless I drop it, and even then it will probably survive).
My mother-in-law is 95 and was having a problem hearing her phone ring. Problem solved with this item. It was easy to install, adjustable volume and a big red light that flashes when the phone rings. Perfect solution for an elderly woman. Prompt delivery too.
Sennheiser is my goto brand for casual headphone listening. I prefer the open-air cups so I can still hear what's going around my office and still listen to music at the same time. No need to yell, "uh, what did you say?"
This is my first review - I just thought I had to warn people about this monster.My two huge complaints are;1) BATTERY LIFE - ok, the original batteries lasted about 3 days, fine. New set of Duracells lasted about 2 weeks. Repeat about every 2 weeks (3 AA's) and don't forget to re-program your same codes. Yes, it will store the codes for a few seconds. If you're lucky and fast. I have started using my rechargeables - still only lasts about 2 weeks, but at least its cheaper. This is on standby mode too, I rarely listen to it unless we are having some weather (here's a concept - how about being able to turn it "off" to conserve battery life!)2) EASE OF USE - Ok, the instructions are only partly useless, but unfortunately they are necessary, as this is the most un-intuitive piece of electronics I have ever had to use. I deal with computers and digital cameras all the time at work and am known as a fix-it kind of person, but this thing is just a joke. Luckily it is durable, because it has been thrown a few times.On the plus side, the SAME codes work fine for me (even though the radio reception is not the best), and it has successfully warned me of the 3 tornado warnings for my county so far this year (which the sirens in town only went off once of the three - guess they don't work on Sundays). Living in a trailer park, it does make me feel better having it around, so I guess it does it's job. I recommend having one, just not this one.
Just what we needed. We weren't certain they would work to replace lost cords, but they were perfect. Arrived quickly.
I love this case, make no mistake. It works wonderfully and protects my iPod while allowing me easy access to the click wheel and to the USB. However, it is very difficult to get the iPod out of the case (as I have needed to at times), and the leather get dingy easily. The price, however, makes the quality satisfying.
If they say Nvidia on the bridge, but the bridge does not support Nvidia, then we have a problem. I feel these guys are trying to make easy money by making low priced items assuming that buyers will just write it off.....sorry I don't play that game! They are taking they're piece of crap back and refunding me. I know ho to configure SLI. And this item does not support it.....Don't waste your time and your money.Note: See other reviews regarding this item also...
The DVR works fine but there was no instruction manual. Also when I registered the Receiver I had to pay $33.00 to Dishnetwork because that amount was still owed to them by the previous ownerGJ Hedenkamp
So I bought a new Macbook Pro and discovered that the Firewire 800 interface was different and I couldn't attach my firewire portable drive to the laptop I just purchased. I logged on to Amazon to find a conversion cable and found this one. The price was great so I ordered it. In just a couple days it showed up and now I'm back in business. The product is reliable. The company is reliable. Just plain great.
A good addition for a ZEN Vision player. If you don't want to depend on a PC for charging your device you ought to have one of these, besides the charge is very quickly (two hours at the most)
This system was ahead of its time and I wish Sony had decided to continue its production with desired improvements. Additional component hookups could be used along with other small refinements. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on a good used system it will not disappoint you, in fact it will hammer out unbelievable picture & sound quality from both your DVD & CD collection supporting 5.1, Superbit & DTS. This system is by far one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to own. Some may balk at its size but in this case smaller is not always better making the small fry systems of today lacking in style & ability. Overlooking the size which is not that bulky but actually quite stylish with a 5 disk changer AM/FM tuner incorporated in one of the speaker units and subwoofer in the other to include your center & satellite speakers & providing a host of decoding modes for both music and movies. I tested every one of them and they will make a difference depending on the disk encryptions and capabilities. Single button remote access allows you to easily find the best mode without having to run setup in the beginning prior to disk play of your music & movies. This is an excellent feature for those foreign disks recorded in English but having foreign characters making your experience & collection all the more worthwhile. Sony really needs to consider raising the Phoenix from the ashes and incorporate the latest technology into it. They would sell like Hotcakes*****
If you're trying to get organized and save time, you NEED this product. Note also that this complements (rather than replacing) smaller labelmakers such as the Brother P-Touch.
My WiFi router and network camera are in 2 extreme ends of the house. No matter what antenna I used, the network camera only got 29% of the WiFi signal. After I installed the WRE54G, the network camera always gets 90% to 100% WiFi signal. However, 2 things you need to do in order to get the best result.1) At First, I just plugged it at the wall power outlet. It only increased 20% of the sigal strength. After I put it at the top of a bookshelf, it boosts up to 100%.2) Don't put it close to the microwave oven. It will be interfered every time the microwave starts.Before you configure it, you need to1) turn off your WiFi router's security.2) make sure there is no device on your network is using 192.168.1.240Then, the auto-config will work like a champ. Last but not least, restart all devices that need to get the signal from the expander; otherwise, they will still access to the WiFi router.Don't spend money or effort on those so-called long range antennas, I have tried so many of them. None of them is as good as this expander.
Excellent and fast service. Device exactly as specified. What a saver for a camera that has always been a high battery usage device.
When properly fitted, it will block out any noise you don't want to listen to (like in a gym, or tanning booth). That's why I bought them. Not for use in cars if you're the driver.Comes with a nice long sturdy cord, which is great on a treadmill. Doesn't tangle like thin ones. And it's half the price of equivalent items.Comes with lots of tips to fit all types/sizes of ears.One drawback is since they work like earplugs, you can hear any sound that you would with plugs. Try sticking your fingers in your ears and tapping your teeth and you'll know what I'm talking about.And when you take them out of your ears, you have to yawn a few times to get your ears to pop.But if you want to block out everything except what you want to listen to, they're excellent.
I ordered one for my E-PL1.Unfortunately, it had an air bubble close to the center. I'm not so sure about Tiffen quality control, but it's $9.95 so YGWYPF.Amazon credited me the $9.95 so I'll order another and hope. Twice bitten, I'll go with another brand.I'm in a photo shop dead zone and have no local purchase/inspection options. Though BB now sells the E-PL1, the local BB doesn't... and they don't yet have a 40.5mm filter.
This is a wonderful printer. I am printer obsessed because of the photo work I do and I had to buy the best printer for the money I could spend. I researched printers for about 6 months before deciding on one. It was between this one and the Canon MP830. It came down to Ink. I knew the print quality would be acceptional on both, but in the end, I had, had HP's before and loved them.The reviews for this one were 90% good and then you had the occassional bad reviews about print quality. But, take it from me...I print almost everyday, all different types, colors and photograph ranges...This has ACCEPTIONAL print quality. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is beause (and I've read this for other printers too) for some reason printing in black n white...the black is never really black. It's like a dark gray. I've seen other printers do this too...Not sure why. Doesn't affect me at all, but is a little odd. My old HP did this as well. Strange. Also, it takes 7 different ink cartridges. While this doesn't bother me at all and I find it to be really good (cause you know exactly what color you need if you're low) it's $70 a pop for ink (For all colors). But, then again...even if you use 2 cartridges, I was averaging about $50 for both new, so what's another $20. And lastly, because at times it can be a "little" loud. Not during printing, but turning on and when the printer cartridges are aligning. That could be toned down a little, but otherwise...this printer is MINT.
I love the size and feel of this camera; I bought it to replace a too-large Kodak Easy-Share model. What really blew me away was when at a wedding this past spring I took a photo of a large landscape THROUGH A WINDOW and it came out so well that it is now my home PC screensaver. Recently, I shot a closeup of an item to sell on ebay, with the flash, and was a little disappointed that it did not come out clearer. Next-photo shot speed excellent, manual excellent, storage medium mainstream, has a USB port, fits into small pocketbooks, plus it satisfies my techno-ego! I chose this over the 10-megapixel model because of the image stabilization feature. I would recommend this camera wholeheartedly.
I bought this product to help keep my computer tower and keyboard clean. It works very well and is a tremendous help for cleaning dust off. The price is very cheap compared to what I found in a local store. I'll be sure to buy another when this can runs out.
Shipped in a timely manner. Fishfinder works great and the price was just right.
Does what is supposed to do. At every connect/disconnect it feels like it is going to fall apart
before i bought the hdmi cables i read the reviews and i figured i had nothing to loose the delivery was exceptionnaly fast and the cost below 2.00$ and here the lowest cost was 64.00$ so i purchase two hdmi cables when i got delivery of my 46inch samsong lcd tv i inserted the cable to the set and all is well 100%
I was surprised to see all the negative reviews. I got mine in 10/2004 and by 2006 the little plug in (into the MAC) is starting to act flaky (light doesnt come on someyimes, but I believe its still charging anyway).. Posibly there was a bad production run causing all the problems in the other reviews. Still, this does seem expensive. I just bought the smaller disc charger to have an alternate charger (not a replacement). I would have chozen a cheaper charger, but I chose this charger because I wanted a lower wattage charger that might work in my car AC outlet (very limited watts available).. And because it was small; so I would use this charger for travel.
I own this set, and am not very impressed with the sub that it came with. It's ok for its size, but could be better. I wired the sub output on the back of the right speaker to a JBL TLX-171 floor speaker (tweeter, midrange and eight inch sub that retails for around $200) and the sound was absolutely incredible, and insanely powerful. You could hear it from the house next door!These are great for a small [home] office area. I would recommend them for computer use, as there isn't very much bass coming out of the little sub if you are using them for music only. They make a great amplifier if you hook up a larger sub.
First it doesn't work with Win2000. You need Media Player 10.Then there is no support, their customer service is ZERO,never return my email and their phone line is ALWAYS busyIt does work with Windows XP, but transfering one album takesabout 50 minutes, that's right, not a typo, 50 minutes! Don'tknow why, it states as USB2.0, I guess it works in USB1.1 only.You cannot create folders directly on the unit, you have to create folders in your local PC and then copy/pasteThe 5/6GB version's battery is external, but the 20GB batteryis built-in, you cannot use backup battery, you cannot changethe battery yourself, given their customer service is soterrible, I don't know what you are going to do should you needto replace the battery
Never having personally used a LCD monitor before, I took the plunge and decided on this one. In general I'm very happy with the results. The color, clarity and response time are great! I see almost no difference between this and my old CRT monitor. My fears of a fuzzy picture were unfounded. Though I never realized that you have to be directly in front of a LCD monitor to get accurate color. If you view it from some other side, strange things happen. But this is nothing I can't live with.There is a strange but insignificant problem. Since I've started with this monitor, I sometimes get Runtime error messages when surfing the internet. That never happened with my old CRT monitor. I can't tell whether it's because of this new monitor. But it's a rare problem, easily brushed aside.The slim size of the monitor is perfect for my tiny desk. Unlike my original HP CRT monitor, which took up more than half the desk. Now I just have to unload that old behemoth.Considering the picture quality, price, and size, this is a great buy. But watch out for the shipping. Originally, Amazon.com said they would ship in 1 to 2 weeks. It took them almost a month to ship. I hope you have better luck. Now that Target is handling the shipping, things may improve.
It is important to have a good fuse holder for an effective fuse use with your inverter and this one fills the bill!
This mouse replacement does its job. I have a minikeyboard (similar to a laptop) for one of my pc's and found entering numbers cumbersome, both using the top row of numbers or with the alphanumeric keys on the right side. Initially the num lock was need to be engaged for the mouse keypad to work but with the download I was emailed after calling the manufacturer, the unit worked. However, too often, the curser jumps erratically and unpredictably. Aside for this annoyance...
Fuse holder is great! Better quality at a more affordable price compared to local auto stereo shops. Will not go to the local stores to buy these automotive accessories anymore. This works great and is better than what I had before.
This is my first Binocular and i wish such thing a long long time. The shape is good and suitable size for travelling. The image is clear with zoom 8, but it's not stable with zoom 16, it's acceptable. It's easy to operate and i like it so much.
My first mp3 player was lame,the RCA lyra.Microphoto meets all my expectation. Not to big, fits easily in your pocket or your palm. Depending on the quality of the tracks, it holds about 1600 songs. The touchpad was very cool, no obnoxious button clicking to bother anyone. Screen is bit too small to properly enjoy photos, but wallpaper part works ok. Navigating is easy and fun while listning to your tunes and the am/fm recording is useful.The blue glow thats on the navigation pad and outline is very....cooolThe battery life, with leaving the screen and glow off, lasts about 12 hours, regular usage, such as letting the screen and glow go off and then turning them back on to switch songs and doing it frequently gets you about 3 hours.Recharging it was annoying. It has to be plugged into a usb port on your pc. This one time, I went on a trip with my family. I kept having to borrow my brothers laptop to recharge it and after about an hour his laptop goes into hybernation mode and my microphoto won't charge.So to fix this problem, I got a regular AC adapter so I can charge it from the wall. You can get one at Wal-Mart for 23.98. I know its expensive, but its worth it.This thing is like scratch proof. I've had mine for about 6 months and I've taken it everwhere. From home to the car to work and all the way toJapan. This thing had been through alot and won't scratch.Minus the few small problems, I give the Zen microphoto 5 stars.
We recently started a home based part time small business that requires us to laminate 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of card stock. Several years ago, we had used this product at our church in the church's ministry so when we were now in the need for the same sort of product, we didn't hesitate to purchase the laminator and film. Does a great job, doesn't leave bubbles or air pockets and from our research, cold laminating is better for inkjet documents. We are very pleased and Amazon has the best price and with free shipping, you can't go wrong. The same product sells for almost twice as much through one of the major office supply chain stores.
I have had this TV/DVD Player for about 1 1/2 years. Overall, it is a great TV...BUT...when i started having a problem with the DVD player, their first point contacts in Customer Service were nice & helpful...BUT...then when they couldn't help me anymore, they referred me to someone who could get it fixed or replaced for a fee (not covered under warranty anymore). THIS PERSON NEVER RETURNED ANY ONE OF THE 6 CALLS I LEFT...WHY???Let me make sure that you know, it is a good TV & very functional except that you can't really change out the remote since most other remotes are not compatible with Mintek...BUT...i like the TV, it's just a shame that right now it is just sitting in my garage collecting dust.
This HDMI cord was well worth the money. It worked just fine 99% of the time. Sometimes the connection would fade out but I just had to turn my tv on and off and it would be fine.
Unfortunately ,I purchased this product . Thermometer and compass are not at all working. Thermometer always shows 65 F and Compass allways shows Err. I highly recommend NOT to buy this one
Like many others, I use UV filters mostly for lens protection. I have one on every lens I own and I simply replace them as they wear.
I tried this with both 2nd and 3rd gen nanos. The 2nd gen one would continuously attempt to tune on it's own. It would occasionally stop on an even tenth of a MHz which was completely useless as here in the US we use odd tenth MHz intervals. I tried to see if it was on the wrong region selection but the unit I had also had issues with scrolling through menus on it's own.With the 3rd gen it would only display the currently tuned station. I got an open box unit, so I don't know if this unit was already broken. I just returned the unit for a refund.
I wanted to get a notebook cooler due to the long hours I keep my notebook on. I figure why not get a cooling fan for it. It is nice to have, it's really small. When I opened up the box I'm like where is it? I mean it was a big surprise. Even though they have the specs listed telling you how big it is. I really don't pay attention to that, but that made me learn from experience...As for the product, it's fair. I'd recommend to people who have small notebooks. I have a 15 inch widescreen notebook that weighs in 8 pounds. It's helping it alright but from experience to a perfect fit, it'd look/fit better on a smaller notebook.It helps it stay moderate. Cooler then before, fans a little noisey. Even though it has the 4 usb ports. It's said that if you use two or more, the makers of this product recommend using the adapter, which does come with the product.But Since I do carry a notebook backpack which is already jammed with a remote control, notebook adapter, notebook cooler (this product), wireless mouse, notebook web cam, it's pretty much packed and I rather not have another adapter to carry. Since I have many of those things, I figure using the USBs would help.Anyways I'd give it a 3 overall.Main reason, even though it has a standing support it easily broke (tilting stand), so I was really mad about that. Because it was so much easier to type with the tilting stand.
I'm not all that experienced with polarizers, but this one works well and is easy to handle (it turns easily and smoothly and stays in place). The only downside is that it is prone to lens flare (which isn't much a problem because for the polarizer to be useful you kinda need to be shooting at roughly 90deg to the sun). I do get the sense that a better polarizer would have a stronger effect, but I'm actually VERY happy with the pictures I get with this, so I'm not complaining.Overall great for the price. I'm sure there are better filters, but I'm happy with this one.
Bought this hood through amazon. As always, great price and prompt service. The fit and quality of this hood is excellent. No problems. Thanks, Amazon/Canon/Cametta cameras.
I asked for, and got this case right after I got my Sansa E270 (Christmas of 2006). I was ecstatic to have it, because of the flimsy case it came with and I was worried with the added weight of this over my last tiny mp3 player, about dropping it one time in the gym or getting in or out of the car and having it break. I also wanted to avoid breakage from something like accidentally sitting on the device. Therefore I greatly preferred a hard case to a soft one, if possible and something to protect the screen / backing from scratches. The silicone cases they have just stuck inside my pocket and collected a bit of dust, without any screen protection!Pros:-Highly protective against bumps, scratches, and most-Flip cover makes for a nice stand-Low profile adds minimal bulk-Clear and easy to see through-Lightweight, scratch resistant itself-Access to all features, including lanyard hook and SD slot!Cons:-Flip cover hard to open the first few times, until you get used to it-Buttons are a bit harder to press with cover on and flip stand in the closed position, unless you have tiny fingers (not a problem with it in the "open" position)-Cannot use cable / charger while stand is in use ("open" position). It is simply not possible (not a problem with it in the "closed" position)Despite its shortcomings this is one of the best cases available for the E200 series. It's especially great if you want to have a hard case, or if you need one that functions as a stand. Just don't expect to be able to plug it in and use it as a stand at the same time. If you are concerned the hinge adds any extra size, since it does stick out about 4-5mm at a 45 degree angle, get the iClear style one not the Centerstage. But, you won't have the added convenience of using it as a stand or opening it for easy access to the buttons.Also: I have had no problem getting this on or off my device, and I don't find much dust gets underneath. Some people said they can't get these hard cases off of their e200 series. It's pretty simple, if you put your two thumbs where the Record button is, one thumb against each side (top and bottom) and then push apart. The case will come off with great ease, and snaps right back on afterward. Very easy to use
Not certain what happened with my previously submitted review of this product on 11/29/2010 - however, I will attempt to replicate for your review....I received the Acer Aspire 3000 keyboard replacement within 4 days of having placed my order - which was great, as the expected delivery date given by your order acknowledgment was shown as 10-14 days...when the unit arrived, I noted that the exterior packaging was crimped/crushed slightly - and upon opening the corrugated box, noted that the new keyboard was slightly bent as well, even though the unit was shipped inside a bubble wrap slip cover...I removed the new keyboard from the slip cover, straightened it bending slightly in the opposite direction of the bend/crimp, then installed the unit...I did note that there was no installation instructions contained within the shipment - which I thought a little strange, but really presented no problem...as I am somewhat technically adept...However, the unit appears to be functioning properly - at least to date - as I am presently using the laptop with the new keyboard to complete this review...so I hope that helps with your product review...
purchased this one as spare filter for lens, not happy for the problems, anyway, you get what you paid.1st problem, the light would be reduced 20~30% after this filter was attached, and another hoya filter will not reduce any noticeable light; 2nd, the lens cover cannot insert to the filter deep enough, as the original lens or hoya filter.
The shipping was goodand the product too.thanks to amazon for your commitmentbest regardsHector
These are really nice speakers. Solid construction, heavy magnet and nice design...You can't beat the 5.25" woofer and bass response for their size and cost. It would be nice with a separate mid range speaker, but even despite, the highs and lows are very clear and crisp. Update, the speakers are manufactured by Recoton.
Brief evaluation----------------This surge protector allows for up to 12 devices, including 6 'wide' DC adapters to be plugged in. It will protect them against power surges and, in addition, it can protect one Ethernet/phone line (RJ-45) and one coax wire if they are connected to pass through the Belkin surge protector.My personal experience does validate the claims the manufacturer makes for the features that I am using and I can verify at this time. Currently, I have 9 devices plugged into the surge protector, including 5 DC adapters and 4 2/3-prong plugs. All of the 3 remaining slots are unobstructed and could be used for one additional power adapter and 2 more plugs.This surge protector replaces 2 older and smaller surge protectors and a one-to-six plug multiplier.So far, I am happy and, in my opinion and based on its meeting real needs, good design, features and low price I recommend it as (in my view) one of the best it its class.More details------------The following are noteworthy, in my view.Positives:+ TRUE 12-outlet capacity. Unlike the traditional surge-protected power strips where one beefy AC adapter would cover 2 slots, Belkin's device truly accommodates 6 AC adapters and allows for 6 more plugs to fit in.+ 'Protected' green light (must be on) provides assurance that the surge protector is operational. When the green light stays off it usually means that the surge protector 'expired' while protecting your device from a power surge and it must be replaced ASAP. [The Belkin warranty promises a free replacement under its warranty terms if you meet the requirements and, it seems, you pay for shipping the damaged unit to Belkin and, possibly, the new unit to you. That's likely to add up to the price of buying a new unit from Amazon and, if you factor in the hassle, probably not worth it.]+ 'Not grounded' red light (must be off) will warn you when there's something wrong. Belkin's warranty won't apply if the light was on when your devices got fried. I don't know if for a fact but I assume they have a way of telling if that was the case.+ 10 ft. long chord. This is very important to me and it was one of the criteria that had to be met when I ordered this item.+ 90 degree plug allows you to easily plug it into a busy 4-plugs wall outlet.+ Clip for cable management. I find it useful.+ Thin (one inch) and flat shape. Stands well on a table or on the floor.+ Telephone and coax cable pass through for surge protection. I don't use these but I'm surprised that something this inexpensive has them. Even better, the phone jacks come covered with some sealing foil and, if you don't use them, they stay near invisible. They are so well hidden, it took me some time to actually find them.[NOTE: The 'phone' jacks are RJ-45 (Ethernet), not RJ-11 (phone). I know that you can plug an RJ-11 connector into an RJ-45 receptacle and I believe that's okay but I did NOT test this feature on this surge protector.]Negatives:- Other than encouraging the unrealistic expectation that Belkin would pay you op to $300,000 on connected equipment warranty, I can't think of anything bad.Warranty--------On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is a worthless warranty and 10 is one that's unbelievably generous, Belkin's should be somewhere around 2 or 3 - 95% of all warranties on devices this cheap are likely to be a 1.They do promise to replace the item if it sacrifices itself while protecting your devices for as long as you can prove that you didn't do anything stupid, you have a purchase receipt and you ship the damaged item to Belkin at your own expense. It's not clear if they will charge you for shipping you back a new item. This may or may not be something worth pursuing. My impression is that you are not going to save a lot of money to get a 'free' replacement from Belkin and you are likely to waste a lot of time in the process. I'd probably buy myself a new one if the one I have now stopped working but it's good to know that they do have a 'lifetime' warranty. By 'lifetime' they mean the natural life of the product but 'natural life' is not precisely defined.As far as being reimbursed for damage to devices that this surge protector was expected to protect, my impression is that you are not likely to get much if anything unless you can afford a lawyer and you are willing to sue. You have to meet a long series of requirements that are expressed in several paragraphs of techno-legalese.Rating------I will have to repeat myself stating that, in my view, this is one of the best in its class. At the claimed 4156 Joules of surge protection, my devices should be pretty safe and the price is right. I could have and maybe I should have removed one star from the over hyped "$300,000 connected equipment warranty" statement printed on the box but... as sad as it is, everybody does it and Belkin's warranty is better than most so, I am awarding 5 stars on an item that inexpensively addressed real issues I had with protecting many devices clustered in a corner of my basement.________________________________________________________Disclaimer:I would call myself the opposite of a Belkin shill. After reading the news stories concerning some Belkin employees' attempts at promoting their wares at Amazon via employee-written reviews and other unethical practices I tended to stay away from the Belkin brand. In this instance, the price and the promised features were hard to resist and, to my surprise, I am very happy with my purchase.
product that i recieved was total different from the one i saw online. iphone 3 GS hardly fits into this holster case. online it said it was for iphone 3GS. i should have returned the product but i am so busy with work..no time for these things. i am not gonna buy from this sender for sure or may be avoid this kind of online shopping.
This scope is as very basic starter scope. Here's why:1. The objective is 80 mm, just over 3.1 inches, so it is jsut adequate to bring in the light necessary for a beginning look at the universe. It is adequate for the moon, and beginning views of the larger planets. The planets will appear as small disks. One will be able to see Saturn's rings, and Jupiter's moons, but the images will be very small. Some deep sky objects will be visible, but faints and fuzzy.2. The mount will vibrate when touched, which will cause the image in the eyepiece to "shiver", which is very frustrating to the observer.If additional funds are available, I'd opt for a larger scope with a better mount. Kids will be satisfied with this scope however.Jim "Konedog" Koenig, astronomy buff
This item has helped me to efficiently transfer data from a digital camcorder to my laptop. The price on this item was perfect...you can pay alot more for cabling but eventually you figure out that you are "splitting hairs" in data transfer rates....not even noticeable.Thanks for the great product!
This is my first DSLR and I love it! All the goodies that came with the camera were great. The spare battery that came with my camera is defective as it will not charge but when I contacted Ace regarding the issue they got right back to me saying a replacement was in the mail. I will definitely check out Ace again for my photo needs.I would say the only disappointing part of the purchase is the lens package or lack of one. I researched DSLR's for weeks before purchasing this one and most D80 packages came with 2 lenses instead of the one. Unfortunately, by the time I had made the decision to purchase the D80, the packages with 2 lenses were sold out.This is a great camera and very easy to use.
I've had good experience with Samsung in the past, but don't go for this unit unless you already have a near-perfect analog signal. I'm 2 miles from the broadcast stations in Chicago, but in an apartment. I would get 8 out of 10 bars in signal strength, but the unit would have to keep honing in on the signal so the signal strength bars would 'flicker' and as a result audio and pixilated picture would constantly come in and out despite all amplification attempts. I now get shadows with my analog set up, so my guess is that the reflecting in my indoor signal is causing both the analog shadowing as well as the transient at best HD picture and sound through this unit. I believe it's an issue with the processor not being able to re-adjust quickly enough and filter down the signal it needs just right. I also must reiterate the issue that you can not view the menu in 1080i through the DVI and this unit does NOT come with a DVI cable so expect to shell out another $100 for one. If you have a roof antenna, then then this may be the unit for you, but I'll try out the 4th generation Samsung TS360 and hopefully it will be able to lock onto my bouncing but strong signal - plus it comes with a DVI cable. I still applaud Samsung for leading the way in driving down the price of these suckers &amp; releasing the better technology with better consumer end-user specs before everybody else.
The viewing field with this product in place is far too wide. You can stand 45 degrees from the monitor and still see the screen. You practically have to be standing at a 90 degree angle from the screen to have it blank out. Most LCD monitors are difficult to read from that angle anyways.Returned mine.
This review is for those of you that have not yet made the I-iPod plunge. I was a bit late to the game myself on this one. My children, and their friends, really led the way on this. Now that I am finally all in, I cannot say enough about the various uses of the iPod, and its overall ease of use. In addition to being able to download the latest and greatest from iTunes, you can also put any of your own existing CD collection on your iPod. I personally take advantage of the many available books on CD. I have downloaded audio books from various sites on the Internet. In fact, I do not have an iPod/MP3 adaptor in my car, so I purchased a device that allows me to play my iPod via the radio. This really is an incredible device that is well-worth the price. To not have an iPod in today's day and age is a bit like not having a VCR or Microwave in the 80's. By the way, putting songs/books on your iPod is very intuitive. Once or twice will teach you how to do it. If you have a problem, just have a teenager give you a brief class. This is a 5 star product.
the item is exactly what it says it is 14 gauge 100 roll of standard speaker wire nothing more nothing less its not pieces of wire that add up to 100 its a solid 100 ft 2 wires 14 gauge just what the doctor order for my outdoor speakers.
I bought this computer almost two months ago to improve the quality of my Graphic Design and to cut the time to process video and DVD burning. I am as always pleasantly pleased with my Apple purchase!I normally upgrade about every couple of years or so to stay up with technology and to implement the newest possible software and upgrades. I am glad I did this time, for sure. This 2.3 GHz Dual setup is incredibly fast, very quiet, and I was able to use the included iDVD and iMovie software to produce a great DVD of a friend's wedding that they will love! Apple Computer has put together a terrific computer in this 2.3 GHz Dual, and wouldn't you know it, the weekend after I bought this computer Apple made the announcement that Intel was going to be producing their processors starting later on in 2006! Don't be afraid of that announcement, though - after reading reviews and talking to industry analysts, including David Pogue, author of all the "Missing Manual" series of books for the Mac, I am convinced that if you need a system now, buy this 2.3 GHz Dual. You'll be glad that you did.
The product worked with out a problem and full-filled all my expectations and the price was fair.
I love this player, and have compared it to many others on the market. It has a large display which can show the Artist name and song title. It supports 8 levels of folders, so you can organize your music by genre, album, artist, etc. I burn my cd's at 12x and have no problems with skipping or hissing, even while running (the anti shock works great!). I use this player when I'm traveling. I can store up to twelve hours of music on a cd in MP3 format, which is much better than packing a bunch of CD's. I also use it for audio books, which is great because you can put a very large audio program onto one cd. I'm confused by some of the problems people are having. I'm suspect to attribute them to many of the problems people have when working with computers in general, user error. As with any MP3 player, make sure the tracks sound good before you put them on a CD, and follow the directions. A low quality file like for instance a 32kbs, or 64kbs is not CD quality. You need at least 128kbs to achieve CD quality, and even then a good ear can tell the difference. It has nothing to do with a player, but rather the file itself. All in all I would buy this player again if I didn't already own it.
I had my pick-up in for normal service and was told my battery was going bad so I had it checked somewhere else to be sure, same story. I had heard that this charger would bring back older batteries so I came straight home and ordered it, put my battery on charge for 24 hours and wah-la tested good the next day. It is now hooked to my bike keeping my battery up until I'm ready to ride on nice fall days. Worth the money, I would buy it again in a minute.
Fantastic Product! The Instructions SHOULD Say Hook Laptop To Internet Using OLD Router THEN Follow Directions!!! That Fact Seemed Unclear Until I Figgered It OUT! LOL!
PROS:-Plays all DVD formats including: Kodak Picture CDs, Picture CDs, Windows Media Audio, and HDCD (for all those enhanced CDs that are not able to play in most DVD players).-Has 2 Sets of L/R Analog Audio outputs, which allows you to plug a set into your TV (or VCR) and additional subwoofer speakers.-Full Function Remote Control.-Digital Audio-Coaxial Input and S-Video Output.-AFF Function - Allows you to fill the television screen veiwing area when using a widescreen formatted DVD.-Advance Playback - 2x to 8X Fast Forward, 2X to 8X Rewind, Frame by Frame, Slow Motion, and Last Play.-Automatic Slideshow of Picture CDs.-Allows you to zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point.-Allows you to select form several different angles and languages.-You can combine your favorite titles, chapters, or tracks and play them back in any order (You can program up to 99 items).-Allows you to display the subtitles from thse included on the disc, on to your TV Screen.-On-Screen Display including, current title, track number, and total playing time.-Parental Lock feature (only with DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock feature).-Customizable Function Settings including, general setup, speaker setup, audio setup, and preferences.CONS:-Poor Audio Quality-No Progressive Scan-No Optical Out-Only Basic Buttons on Front Panel (Thinking of if the remote stops working).This DVD player has all the features of the high price players, and much more. But, it lacks the most important factor, audio. The audio quality is very poor, sounds very spacey compared to another dvd player that I had. Even with high priced subwoofer speakers plugged into them (yes, the speakers works great on other player, so, it's not the speakers!!). If you're a trained sound engineer and think this system has good sound, you're in the wrong field!!If sound is important to you when playing your DVDs and music CDs then I wouldn't recommend this DVD player.
I have purchased ATI TV cards for a long time, but I am glad I purchased the Hauppauge. I was having problems with the ATI cards freezing and havin audio synch problems. This card is awesome and I have had zero problems. Buy with confidence!!!!
The speakers are great, sadly the engine blew in the car I had meant them for so I can't use them
After less than a year of limited use, the picture changes from color to black & white. The problem occurs intermittently, and it is completely random. I did not purchase an extended warranty plan because for something less than $100 it seemed silly. But after limited use for something like this to happen just screams out 'JUNK' to me.
This radio answered all my prayers!! I am very satisfied with the installation ease, the sound, and the ease of operation.
I bought this camera to take to Cozumel with me on a dive trip. This was my first shot at underwater photography and I was looking for something cheap to see if I liked the idea of taking pictures underwater. My first night there I took some practice shots above water and was extremely disappointed with the shots taken so I threw it in my bag so that I could return it when I got back to the US. On my last day that same camera had been staring at me all week so I said what the heck let's give it a try underwater. OH MY GOD THIS THING TOOK GREAT PICTURES FOR THE MONEY!!!! I was on a crazy fast drift dive and almost all my pictures came out great!!! The only ones that came out blurry where due to that fact that we had to have been moving upward of 5 knots at some points on this dive. The color quality for a camera this inexpensive was great and a little photoshopping did wonders to the color. If there were color filters available for this camera the pictures would have looked like they came from a camera costing 20X as much. I whole heartedly recommend using this as a starter underwater camera, with a little practice you will be taking amazing pictures.
My wife bought me this popper for Christmas and it is Awesome. Much better than microwave popcorn from a bag. I just add 2 Tblsp. of oil to the cup at the bottom and 1/3 cup popcorn then put it into the microwave for 2 min. It makes a very large bowl of beautiful popped kernels. I just made a bowl and only found 5 unpopped kernels. I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but I'm just really tickled with this device :)
See photos uploaded with product description. Click on photos for captioned descriptions.The Lowepro Ridge 30 matches beautifully with my Canon SX230 with Clearviewer viewfinder attachment. The camera and attachment measure approximately 4" x 3" x 1-1/2".(On the other hand, my Panasonic HDC TM55K that measures 4.4" x 2.6" x 2" just didn't fit properly. Not only would it not zip up, but it's relatively square 2.6" x 2" cross-section made the Lowepro Ridge 30 bulge out unaesthetically. I'd guess that something about 4-1/4" x 3" x 1-1/2" would be the maximum sized object that would fit in this particular case.)I carry a couple of spare batteries in the accessories pocket under the flap and a spare SD card in the flap pocket.I specifically purchased the case in the color red to match the color of my camera. Not an exact match, but close enough. Love the color, wish my camera came in this shade.Material quality and workmanship is excellent, as are all Lowepro products.The Lowepro Ridge 30 provides just the right combination of size, convenience, protection, quality, and aesthetics to meet my needs. 5 stars. Highly recommended.
I absolutely love my iAUDIO. I have had it for over 8 months and have been meaning to write this review to tell everyone how great it is. I bought it based on the similar glowing reviews I read- people are telling the truth about this one!ProsGreat sound, very compact, great amount of memory for price- the iPODs are nice, but who really needs 30GB?? And this is smaller than a pack of gum compared to the iPOD which is the size of a walletFast transfers, easy software to use (overall barely used the instructions for anything)FM radio was a favorite addition for long walksBattery life is 8-9 hours for a new AAA battery, 6-7 for a regular rechargeable (bonus for heavy use.. don't need a special battery!)Durable- I've dropped it several times and it has held up, I carry it loose in a backpack with no issues to date, use 20-30hours per week at work with no problem. the carrying case is a big help (it clips to belt and helps pad from bumps)lots of options- random mode, auto-shutoff, repeat, organize songs into 4 foldersConsheadphones weren't the best (easily fixed)changing the battery requires removing the headphones and carrying casebasically, my verdict is that this is the coolest toy around
Was a nice and fast printer, but died after only a few months. Was very happy with it until then. Quick, networkable, was good for our small office network. Alas, one day just had power and resume blinking at the same time. HP support unable to help much(went thru the whole diagnosing thing with them) and since out just barely out of warranty, had to trash it. Have several HP printers, all much older than this one, and they work just fine(have 820cse that is at least 10 years old), and even a couple of freebie printers that came with PCs have held up better than this.
This is a great 802.11b card. Works out of the box. Didn't even bother with the instructions. Plugged it in and put the driver CD in and had 100% signal two floors away! Encryption was a breeze to set up. Put in the passphrase from your WAP and you have 128-bit encryption. Buy this card with the Linksys WAP11(version 2.2) and you can't go wrong. Once you go wireless you will never go back!
This heatsink does the trick: easy to remove and instal (contrarily to that original plastic one from intel) and works fine.
I purchased a set of these radios at a toy store as a gift for an 8 year old. I had gone into the store looking for some "Power-Rangers/Spiderman/Star Wars/etc. stuff that he had asked for that he already had too much of already. I saw this set and decided to get it instead. He totally flipped out with excitement when he opened the package. This set is not actually a toy. It is the real thing--not top of the line, but not a toy either. This kid knew that and was very, very impressed. He, his teenage brother and sister and even his Dad are getting a lot of milage from this gift. I purchased 2 more from Amazon.com for my grandson and nephew and am getting rave reviews there as well. I got a great deal from Amazon.com. Lower price and no shipping charge. This is a perfect gift for 8-15 year olds. A winner!!
The product description described exactly what I needed although I was hesitant because the price seemed too good and the "RF" technology questionable. Despite my hesitancy, I took a chance. What a mistake. It just flat out did not work with the cable box I needed the device to control. I tried everything suggested and imaginable. Into the waste can it went.I use a Niles IR remote extender elsewhere in my home. It is much more expensive than the Next Gen, but it works perfectly. I was trying to save a few bucks with the Next Gen and ended up throwing money away instead. You get what you pay for folks.
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick (Silver/Black)This was a replacement for my old wingman extreme that I had for 4 years. It was easy to setup for the MS FSX,and the extra buttons are a plus.My old logitech still works but was getting hard to calibrate.
I've been a competitive swimmer my entire life, and only recently have gotten so bored with post-collegiate swimming that I started looking for something to distract myself from staring at the black line. I tried hard to make these work, but they have one major flaw- the plastic extension under the actual ear bud.When inserted into the ear in a normal fashion, the bud makes a good seal, and the headphones sound great. However, when swimming, you can literally feel the black plastic catching on the water (especially when turning your head to breath), and almost immediately you feel the suctioned seal break and water rush in to block the sound. I couldn't get past 2 strokes without this happening.Some people suggest wearing a cap, which makes a lot of sense- keeps the ear bud pressed into the ear and protects the seal from rushing water currents. Sounds good, right? That's what I thought, until I realized that the cap itself puts pressure on the little black plastic piece, which pulls the ear bud out of the ear canal. I could swim a bit further with the cap on than without while still hearing the music, but no more than 2 laps.I tried situating the ear bud in many different ways, including "upside down" such that the plastic piece sticks up toward my forehead and the cord wraps upward around my ear, but the cap still put too much pressure on the plastic piece and the seal broke.Overall, the earbuds sound just fine, and I will keep them for other non-swimming-but-bad-weather events, but if you're planning on using these to break up the monotony of swimming laps look elsewhere. I'm trying some of the other ear buds available on Amazon that do not have the plastic piece.
I love my first 5.1 speaker system, because it's at a affordable price, and I like the color of black and sliver together. The 5.1 surround sound THX performance. The sound is like...In one word: POWERFUL! The 4 satellites speakers with the center channel speaker are Mid-range and they aren't little lite weigh speakers, There HUGE! There must weigh one or two pounds each, and there have heavy duty, thick and strong cords, also color coded! So it's easy to set-up, others have complained about how short the cords are but in my situation, there too long, which is good, I got what paid for! They also have notches at both bottom sides of the 4 speakers, so it a be easy to mount on the wall they can swivel too, GREAT! The Z-5300 "E" With a cool new look has silver speakers and removable black cloth grills. This has got to be the biggest and heaviest subwoofer I've every seen, now I know there's bigger ones out there, but this one is BIGGGG! Also it's a powerful one too. This subwoofer is built with a dual chamber, so it'll play louder and lower for a the greatest bass ever! Now on the back of it. It has an on and off switch, and a you change the level of surround sound, to what you want or have, like from 2.1, 4.1, and 5.1. In my case I have a CHAINTECH C-Media AV512 8738 6ch Sound Card, so I can put it on 5.1. But I think I have get a better sound card. I've never heard of SoundTouch before, it's a wired remote control that controls everything. I like it, its cute, though I wish it could be wireless, but I would have to pay about a 100 bucks more for it! Which I don't have... HA HA! A 2 year limited warranty, I'm glad that it's there, for security reasons, hopefully nothing happens and I wouldn't need it. As for the video game console adapter, I don't think I'll need it, because I don't video games, but I have family so I'll probably give it to them or find another way to use it. Once again I didn't go to newegg.com because they jacked-up price. I hate when do that, but I'll still go there for my Tech stuff. So instead I went to UpgradeSounce.com where they have FREE! Shipping and handing on everything, with it Fedex ground shipping. You have choice between Free ground shipping, 1-3 day express shipping 49.95! And I don't know anybody who go for The 2 Day Air 147.65, or The Next Day Air 164.30 shipping! I only paid 152.00 did I tell you that it's shipping/handing is free....LOL, and wasn't about to pay 49.95 dollars exras for shipping. NO WAY! What's included 4 satellites speakers, 1 center channel speaker, 1 subwoofer cables: power cord, color coded audio cables, SoundTouch wired remote control, a 2 year limited warranty, user's manual, video game console adapter. NOTE: Like I said before, if you like to have a great sound performance like me, then I recommend a better sound card like one from Creative Labs.Creative Labshttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16829102162Pros:The 5.1 surround sound THX performance which make these speakers sound POWERFUL, affordable price tag, new Z-5300 "e" has better color than the Z-5300, it has sliver speakers with black cloth grills, 4 great satellite speakers with heavy duty cords, with one center channel speaker, one large powerful subwoofer, with controls on the back, like a on and off switch, also you can change the level of surround sound you have from 2.1 to 5.1, SoundTouch wired remote control. The remote also have a heavy duty cord, a 2 limited warranty, and video game console adapter, its good that I have one, because I can always find another to use it, but I don't like playing games.Cons:There's not too many cons, here.... But the fact that the remote is wired, and not wireless, this is no real problem for me though, the 4 speakers/center speaker could put out bit-better quality of sound, because the subwoofer can sometimes overpower them...But this also not that big a deal.
I don't know why these were not playable in my car cd player. The songs are all okay on my computer. I burned with iTunes to the cd, and have not had problems previously with other brands. I am not certain if it is this brand, but I thought I would warn folks in case others found the same problem.
This product was advertised as a brand new JVC Camcorder charger compatible with a variety of JVC batteries including a JVC BN-V14U. The charger is actually a Chinese import with no manufacturer listed on the container, enclosed paperwork or on any part. It was certainly not manufactured by JVC. The paperwork states that the charger is compatible with lithium batteries only. The JVC BN-V14U battery from my camera is too wide to fit into the charger and happens to be a Ni-Cad. battery instead of lithium.
The old (Silver) Grundig/Eton S-350 is being phased out. (see my review on the S350). The Eton S350DL series is the replacment...For more on this, visit the website of "Passport to World Band Radio" (passband.com) under "Receiver News: Update to Edition 2006" (near bottom of the page).The S350DL (with headphones eliminated from the package, see S350DLR, S350DLB and S350DLS) will then drop to about the same price as the old S350. Right now, some of the older stock of the S350DL (with headphones still included) is being sold off at cheaper than the normal price...shop around.I do not own a S350DL, but it has been reported that this model reduces the "drift" problem observed on the S350, and provides STEREO reception through the headphone jack. Perhaps Eton will now offer this radio in more colors, since it is dropping the silver model... a nice "electric blue" or "emergency yellow" like they use on some other models (crank-power and pocket) would go well with the blue display illumination.
I had a Logitech trackball mouse before, the type wit the ball bearings, and it got really dirty and cleaning it was a pain. This mouse is amazing!! The optical ball is so sharp and it never has to be cleaned because there is no moving parts like with the ball bearings on the old one!! I would recommend this mouse to anyone!!
If you're looking for a rack-mountable power strip with a ton of outlets, a long cord, and no bells and whistles, look no further.I should note that this is NOT a surge protector. If you're running high end audio equipment (especially gear that utilizes tubes), you'll want to get a power conditioner in addition to this.My only other beef as that it's really shallow. If you mount it in a rack sandwiched between other (standard depth) components, the outlets can be a little bit tricky to get to. You'll need to do some pre-planning to make sure that you rack your gear in a way that doesn't bury this strip.
It isn't often that you research a product and finally choose your pick and find when it is delivered you under estimated its abilities and friendly interface. That is exactly what happened when I received my BC296D, it is a high quality, high performing device with a user interface that was designed for my thinking process. I have introduced it to others who have, borrowed it for short periods, and without exception their summary was similar to my own experience. Bearcat has a real "Winner" on their hands with this product! Kudos to the development engineers and the workers who have designed and delivered a promise beyond their claims.Without reservation I recommend this product to anyone seriously considering a digital trunk tracking handheld scanner. It truly does have a feature set and performing characteristics that sets it above the competition; Definitely a "WINNER"!
I haven't read a lot of spy novels, so I'm not sure how this one stacks up in the genre, but it was a FANTASTIC read. Mysterious and interesting, but not too dense. Good summer/airplane read (but I don't say that to knock it). It is literary without being obtuse. Mystery lovers will like this one.
This was supposed to work with Window XP, it didn't! I tried everything I could think of to make it work and I know computers.I tried to return it, but that ended up being more of a pain to do. I just threw it away!!
This is a great little box. The economy mode feature is nice, as is the picture mute. I would have liked to see composite inputs on the back, but I got an HDMI to DVI-D cable off of eBay for $12 (including shipping), so no harm no foul there. It is SUPER quiet. Just a little hum when the fan is on high, and almost nothing any other time. I can watch it with the (north-facing) windows open, and the lights on! Granted it is pretty dim, but I can still see it! Right now I have all the lights on and it's night out, and I can see the screen fine on economy mode! You have to go HD with this thing, normal TV looks blurry because the picture is so big. Great value for the lumens and the contrast ratio. A comparable model would cost a grand more at least! Video games are awesome, the computer looks amazing. Movies are so good that you think you are in a theater! I would like it to have 1080p, but I can live without it. Just make sure you aren't fooled by how expensive cables are at Best Buy, they are the same quality on eBay and DIRT CHEAP. There is no way I would spend $200+ on cables! All in all, I love this thing, and have gotten rid of my old tv. Everyone I talk to about it is impressed with it and how cheap it was (granted I found mine at CompUSA's going out of business sale for $450, but I was ready to buy it full price off of amazon). Get this one. You won't be dissapointed!
First, it is not supported by my windows media 2002.Second, the Zune software is super difficult to navigate. It alwaystries to load everything on my hard drive.Third, it can not play wma files downloaded from our library. So stupid!My creative ones work very well for that purpose.Garbage!
BEL Vector 955 High Performance Radar DetectorPleased with the value and quality of my new detector. However, I wish I had a little more mute control. In fact, I returned the original order because the mute didn't work at all and the replacement still comes in loud and clear at the lowest setting.
I am new to ditigal photography, so I spent quite a bit of time researching various models and prices. I finally settled on the D-510, and I'm very happy with it. It is certainly a bargain, with 2 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom (ignore digital zoom when shopping for a camera). It takes beautiful pictures! My wife and I took it to Europe the first week we had it, took over 750 pictures, and had to toss out maybe a dozen that were blurry or otherwise didn't turn out well.Pictures taken outdoors turn out especially well, even using the macro mode to take them within a foot or two.The biggest complaint I have with this camera is that the software that comes with it is not very good. It allows you to rotate and mirror the images (things which Windows XP will already do for you) as well as crop, cut and paste them, but it is notoriously unstable. I don't use this software very often, so I haven't had to deal with that issue much at all.So even though the software is lacking, the camera is awesome so I'd still highly recommend this product.
This is not worth the money that I paid for it. The screen is tiny and you can't zoom in/out. You can't even take picture while you're outside at night because it won't show up. Its the worse camera I've ever had.
Son had picked this out for Christmas and installed it before leaving to go home. He said reception was really good. He has been pleased with the performance so far.
I have had the 130 since August 2008 and it does everything I have asked it to, and more. I bought it to replace the 85 when my office replaced my previous laptop with a Dell Latitude E4300. In addition to the standard tips, I bought the S35 for the Dell as well as tips for my cell phone and MP3. I can charge and power both my laptop and cell phone simultaneously with it.It allows me to take a single charger for my various gadgets, which is a great space and weight saver on my business trips. Also, Several times I have been able to loan it out to keep friends, coworkers and clients working when they misplaced their own chargers. I keep all the extra tips with me for just such an occasion.Recommended for anyone who needs maximum flexibility in a power supply. But as others have said, carefully review compatibility with your own laptop before buying.
This product is very well built and is light and portable. I liked that it is 5" shorter than the 80mm version and a lot more portable. The 80mm version is probably brighter and more clear. Objects are clear and fairly bright in this scope though. Digiscoping with an DSLR is not recommended in my experience. I hooked up this scope to a Canon XTi with the required adapter. There was much vignetting (the shadow circle around the photo). Also the images were very dim and blurry. It was like taking a picture through a pipe. Very inadequate pictures. So this is good for sighting in a rifle and seeing things in good lighting, most of the daytime. It has good lighting most of the time. If you want excellent light all of the time you'll have to spend hundreds more. This is a good starter scope. If you want perfection look elsewhere. This scope is good for most users most of the time. You wont get anything better in this price range in my opinion.
Great monitor!! Beautiful text and color...you won't be disappointed if looking for that PERFECT 19 inch LCD display monitor.I liked this over the Sony SDMhs95p because the image was much clearer. Also the NEC has a height and pivot ability to which the Sony does not. And, the Sony has a poor "picture stand" that is both unstable and not durable enough for myself or for children's usage.I prefer to buy from a box store just to make sure there are no pixel problems. This monitor had no broken pixels...beautiful color in every way.I checked out Viewsonic, Samsung, Sony and NEC. NEC wins by far!Thanks NEC for finally meeting MY expectations in a clear, easy to read monitor.
Was very pleased at first but the pin (the part that goes into the port at the back of the laptop) was broken within a month. Can I have a replacement? If not, then my purchase was in vain.
Amazingly good quality for a bargain price tripod. It is very, very, well designed and very light. If you are looking for an extra-sturdy tripod, this ain't it, but for cameras, and small camcorders, it will handle them easily.Ray
I have a Canon XT that I use for astrophotography.With this AC adapter I can spend the entire night shooting the night sky without worrying about changing batteries.This product works very well and I am very happy with it.
I just got it today, but it does exactly what it says it does...so far. It took quite a bit of adjusting to get it just right. That's what I give 4 out of 5 stars. But I've gone from one bar to four and that's outstanding. I have a Netgear WG311T and there were no compatibility problems what so ever.
I love this product.....the only complaint I have is that the screen is too small.
I bought this for my son 2 years ago and it has been a great purchase. I like to use a product for a long time before reviewing it. We had gotten cheaper microscopes in the past and we got what we paid for. This microscope is extremely durable and well made for the price--I was not expecting it to be this nice. It's simple to put together and easy to use. Getting the light just right is tricky at times but that's a user issue. We've made a lot of slides to examine under this microscope and it never fails to amaze. Well worth the money.
I upgraded from an integrated graphics card because I wanted to improve my pc gaming quality. I chose this one because it was the cheapest improvement that fit with my system. I was hesitant to try it, because I thought a card for under $100 might be a rip-off.Well, I'm _amazed_ at how much better the same games look! SO much better lighting, faster, more satisfying play -- it was definitely worth it. I actually had not realized how weak my integrated card was. If you bought a pc with integrated graphics, and enjoy gaming, think about kicking in for one of these.
I've had this joystick for about a year and a half now, and it has not failed me once. The last joystick I had was the Attack Three by the same company, and that one didn't even last three months. I was wary of buying another Logitech joystick, but I decided that it was worth it for the price and on the strength of the positive reviews. In my experience, this joystick functions fine, with an easy range of motion.The throttle paddle is a little jumpy sometimes - if you set for cruising power at, say, 60%, it might fluctuate between up or down by 2%. It never seems to do both - it will either jump from 58% back to 60% or from 62% back to 60%. In other words, it will either jump up by two percent or down by two percent, but it never seems to go for a full 4% range, which is fine with me. It's not the game sensitivity - it's like this in a few of the games I play regularly.Also, the Z-axis (handle twist) is just a little jumpy when twisting to the left. The slightest pressure, including accidental, can cause it to shift slightly. You'll be flying along in formation, and suddenly you find yourself with a few degrees of left-rudder. Never more than a smidgen, but it is definitely there. However, the right-twist requires definite intent and application of positive pressure to activate, so that's alright. Same deal as before, it's not just one game, it persists in a few of my games where the Z-axis comes into play (rudder pedals, strafing, tail-rotor, sliding). However, the X/Y-axes work great - no jumping, no false readings, and this is after over a year of hard use, and that is truly impressive. In fact, when you're on a bombing run dumping CBU or a JDAM, a little occasional rudder twist might just be the kind of random jinking you want, but it's still a slight flaw. However, neither the Z-axis twitch or the rudder paddle twitch is anywhere near bad enough for me to consider replacing the stick - everything else works so great and the control feels natural in your hands.I previously reviewed a game called Wings Over Europe: Cold War Gone Hot (a great game, BTW), and this is what I play the most. The stick works great for the game, and I haven't even mapped all the buttons to it yet. The buttons on the base are very firm, and difficult to accidentally engage. The buttons on the top of the handle are great to rest your thumb on - they won't engage unless you really want them to. I use the two on the very top row for chaff/flares, and the two below for A2A/A2G weapon switching. Obviously, the trigger is mapped directly to the main guns and the thumb-terrace button on the left side of the handle is for BVR bogey-plinking and/or dropping the heavy iron on Big Red.The hat switch works great, with no jumpiness or indecision - it's hard to accidentally go up-right when you just want up, and vice versa. It's rubberized for easy use if your hand gets a bit sweaty (which can happen - I have a big monitor and some good games, so if the lights in the room are down it's very realistic and easy to immerse yourself in the action).I have Windows XP Professional, and it's totally compatible with no updates required and no bugs noticed after over a year. The cord is a good length, and the pads on the base hold it very firm on your desktop, but it also feels fine resting on your leg or in your lap. I am right-handed, and I haven't used it for any length of time in my left hand, but the handle shape and button position leads me to think this is not a good choice if you prefer having your left hand on the stick. Of course, even armchair fighter pilots know the left hand is for the throttle and the radar controls, so it's not a design flaw. All in all, a very good joystick for a great price, and if it were just a little less twitchy in the Z-axis or the throttle (or both), it would have cleared five stars easily.
I am very pleased with the performance of this headset. The voice quality of this model is exceptional and it is very comfortable. I especially like the behind-the-head setup, rather than an over-the-head. I have recommended this model to many co-workers and customers. The only thing that I didn't like was that the clip that attaches to your shirt was very cheaply made and the spring mechanism was sprung within the first month of use...but I don't really need that anyway.
Greetings again friends SiNMiN here to add my 2 cents into this fray. First off if you do not have the time or inclination to fuss with tripods, shutter speeds, and ISO settings when it comes to this lens you might want to look somewhere else. Contrary to what one of the other reviewers said in bright light and a average steady hand you can in fact use this lens hand-held. But put this lens on a tripod with either a rebel 350D or even better a 20D body, a remote shutter, and a photographer with the cool head and know how, and you can get some pretty amazing results (especially with the 20D). The hardest part about using the lens is actually getting it to lock on target using a tripod. "Take your time". Overall I was amazed at the build quality and the optics quality in the lens for the money, it is every bit as solid as any of my Canon or Sigma lenses, and the glass isn't the same quality but well enough in the ball park to make it more than worth the money.I do think its too bulky and slow for sport photography, but for astral and nature work, do your self a favor and save your self about 10 grand!Plus if you really want to get crazy you could use it with a 2X multiplyer like I do! 2600mm!! Can you say telescope!! Thanks for your time and happy shooting
I looked long and hard for a bag that would carry my essentials while hiking. This does it well, but the opening in the middle makes it a little inconvenient to use while on the trail. I usually carry my camera out, so it's getting to accessories in the bottom compartment that becomes a bit of a pain. If you plan and pack right you can pack your most used items in the top pouch and it works pretty well. In my shopping quest for this item, I saw many that had straps for tripods. I thought this bag had one, but I was mistaken. That is one thing that would put this bag over the top.
These phones are not for everyone. You can see by the number of reviews panning the iM716 that some people either can't stand putting stuff in their ears or just weren't patient enough to get the proper seal. In either case it's good that most retailers offer a money-back guarantee on purchases from them.I use an Etymotic in-ear headset with my home phones. It's the greatest thing--you can talk for long periods without getting 'phone ear.'If I could have afforded the Ety ER-4 I would have bought them. But then I would have missed out on Altec Lansing's excellent iM616.Yes, I said iM616, not iM716.The 716 has that atrocious volume control thingy in the cord. It flops around, gets in the way, and causes a lot of noise to be transmitted through the physical wire of the headset into your ears. It sounded great, though. I returned it.I then bought the iM616--the identical headset without the inline volume control. I'm perfectly happy controlling the volume from my Zen.The sound and microphonics issues are otherwise similar between the 616 and the 716--except that you don't have to lug that stupid volume control around by your ear canals and it's not forever hitting stuff and transmitting that noise to your ear canals.I use a homebuilt dual-9v headphone amp designed on a modified Chu Moy circuit to allow for the two batts. Even with double batteries, the whole thing still fits in the standard Altoids tin. It puts out plenty of punch to power these phones. If you have a pair, you know your DAP or Walkman or whatever cannot power these things to anything over very tame listening levels. Furthermore, the levels you can listen at without additional amplification are constrained by insufficient power.Enter the Chu amp--or your favorite headphone amplifier. Even if you don't crank up the volume to ear-damaging levels, you will find gigantic improvements in the sound of your headphones by using a good headphone amp. With inefficient phones like these, the amp is practically mandatory. Good thing it and your player will still fit in a single pocket of a backpack.Sound is good enough to make me forget about purchasing the ER-4. Got these 616s $46 shipped. Sucha deal.So if you're obsessive about sound and want to fool around with headphone amps and such, you will just love these.
Bought the scanner to scan a collection of thousands of pictures that my dad has taken over the years. I started scanning some recent pictures without any processing and noticed immediately how many scratches were on the pictures. You can't really notice them by looking at the negatives. Enabled ICE, and it took care of the scratches. If you looked hard enough, you could barely see where the scratches were, but the overall results turned out great.I found that using GEM and ROC in addition to ICE really enhanced the pictures. I scanned some negatives from the 80's, and without any processing, the colors were faded. When I enabled these features, it brought real life to the pictures. Keep in mind that it's trying to restore the original color of the pics, so it may not always be perfect. Under the highest resolution, which I use, some pictures look as if they were taken with some of the high-megapixel cameras of today. My dad used a canon eos camera since the 80's.The biggest drawback of the scanner for me is the speed. It takes approx 4 minutes per frame, or 12 minutes for 4 frames with ICE, ROc, and GEM... not much less if you use ICE only. This does depend on how fast your computer is. Whenever I was scanning, the processor was being used heavily utilized with a 3500+ amd processor. So don't attempt with a slow computer! Another drawback is when pictures are scanned, there are white and black borders around the pictures which the software does not remove. I hope there is a tool out there that could take care of this. One last fuss I have about the camera is the batch scanning. I wish the software could let you scan strip after strip without having to click and adjust settings everytime.In the end, if you have patience and determination, you can get very good looking pictures!
I bought it because the junky remote my digital television receiver came with wouldn't work with my existing programmable remote... I had four remotes going and had enough. It does everything I need and with its learning feature, I don't need to have a code unless I am missing the remote. I wish there was a way it could learn from the device. I wonder if it works with Sirius satellite radio remotes but I haven't found my remote yet to try it out.
Thanks to everyone who wrote reviews on this product. It helped me make a choice and I love it!!
I bought these surrounds thinking "these will never work." After I reviewed the direction and watched a you tube video. I jumped in feet first. It was a little hard lining up in the beginning but after I did the first one the second one was easier then the first. Now my Cerwin Vegas are beating like they used to. And to think I was gonna pay $120 for a new speaker plus delivery.
The product fit right into my 2005 Hyundai XG350. I also bought a dual CD/HD radio with bluetooth, and I really enjoy it too. I did have to jumper the two blue cable to get it to work properly.
I borrowed this from a friend to see if it would work for me. I've decided to look for something else, but depending on your needs this might just be the thing.The lavalier works fine, and the sound is better than what you'd get with most onboard mikes since it doesn't pick up a lot of the extraneous sound. For interviews and the like where the main sound you want to capture is a specific person's voice, and if you're on a budget, this would be perfect.One thing you can't do with this directly is pair the lav with another mike. The output plug from the the receiver into your camcorder (or other capturing device) is mono, and if your camcorder doesn't have an onboard mixer and sets plugged-in mikes to override the onboard mike (like mine) that means that the sound from the lavalier will be the only thing your camera captures and it will only capture it on one channel. That's the deal breaker for me. It's easy to duplicate the sound into two channels for output, but what this means for me is I will only capture a part of what I want. I tend to shoot documentary style, and while I am usually focused on one person and want to be able to hear what he or she says clearly without a lot of interference, I also want to capture (separately) the ambient sound. The only way I could make this work for most things I want to do is if I also bought a portable mixer and plugged this and another mike into it, setting each to different stereo channels. At that point, though, I'd lose a lot of the flexibility I have with my camcorder. I'm going to keep looking for a better solution; but for some needs this would be a nice solution to the problem of getting clear voices without extraneous sound on a compact camcorder.
This machine takes a little understanding of MP3 file conversion, but a wonderful product. I put all my audio books on, total of 62, and still have a lot of room for music, and even computer data. Works as a removable hard drive for photos and data. Good product.
I got a speaker for my birthday and absolutely love it. I love jazz and really love KPLU out of Portland. My wife likes the Lynx disco station and her itunes stored on the pc. Bought mini speakers for my laptop but we hated having the wires and cord running across the sunroom floor. And then if you needed to move the laptop... Then I saw these speakers. Read the stuff about the button and was nervious but the price looked good. Frankly, this is my favorite toy and the on off seems to be working great. I hope the people who had switch problems read the manual cuz the switch is not your usual on off switch. It is a cylinder that sticks down from one of the flanges on the side of the speaker.Initially, I would give the switch a tap and the unit would come on (most of the time) and sometimes it would take a couple quick taps. Then, one time, it did not come on with my usual tap. Yikes! I thought I had a bad speaker. Then I broke out the manual. It said, you needed to press and HOLD the switch for a couple seconds to turn the speaker on and off. Held the button and it worked perfectly. So, no complaints. Maybe I'll be complaining a couple months from now and I promise to come back and put in another review if my fails like theirs did.The sound is fine and the range is great. I have transmitter in the basement PC and can move speaker all over 1st floor. Haven't actually taken it up to 2nd floor yet. And it travels about 75 yards to the limit of my back yard. I even like the little optional grey rubber pad you can put on top to hold a beer. Bottm line. It's a perfect summer toy for hearing your PC music outside. (of course you can also link it up to your stereo or tv or any other audio source)
I have had this device (60 CSX) for at least 4 years. I wanted something to use on my boat, on my road and mountain bikes and in my car. I bought the city Navigator and US Topo CD's to go along with it. Transferring the maps is a little bit of a pain but the device itself has been great. I kept two separate data memory cards, one for off road (hiking and mountain biking) Topo maps and the other for road biking and car navigation. I used it for a few trips out on the water but not extensively (New wife doesn't like the ocean had to sell the boat). The hiking and off road tracks you create can easily be uploaded to your own folder on Garmin's web site and viewed on satellite and regular maps. It is great fun seeing your track data with mileage and elevation data on real maps. The road navigation is good but not as good as a dedicated road navigation GPS or a factory installed car GPS. The screen is small and the device makes programmable beeping noises before and at your turns. Not fancy but it works and most of the routes are appropriately calculated and don't send you in round about ways. The batteries do last 18 hours as advertised and the unit can be run from a cigarette power outlet with a USB adapter. I bought the dedicated power adapter and lost it somewhere with a suction cup window mount. I was happy to find out that any USB charger worked just as well. The only other handheld road and off road unit I encountered was the Garmin Nuvi 500. It has a bigger screen and better automotive navigation but the battery only lasts 8 hours and is proprietary. The 60 CSX takes AA batteries.So, although now a little long in the tooth this is still the best all around unit out there in my opinion and was a worthwhile purchase. I have seen it recently at an outdoor goods coop chain for $200. don't be confused by the 60cs which is less expensive.
Great product!!! love the ATA 133 speeds...my only gripe is I can only use 137 gigs of my 160 gig Hard drive...and it comes with the firmware for OS9.... so you have to upgrade the firmware for OSX.Also I could only connect 1 lage drive per cable. I tryed connecting 4 137 gig Hard Drives ( 2 per cable ) wouldn't work...way better than my old ATA 66 though....yippee!
I needed replacement ink and paper for my Easy Share printer. This item did the trick.
Takes great pics, easy to navigate, works as expected so far (with heavy use on 4 major trips), solid battery life, etc. Great value.
Do NOT buy the iPod; The iPod works as advertised; iTunes works flawlessly with it, of course since they where made for each other. Copying CD's to the iPod was easy and movies too. I had to use third party software to convert movies to it but it worked just fine. Do I like the iPod, yes I do! Would I have made another choice, yes I wish I would have! I looked at the Zen M Vision and decided to go with iPod, after all my friends have Apple MP3 players, they helped me with it. The problem with iPods is that if you want to download purchased music, you can only do it via iTunes. This is a monopoly. You cannot download from Wal-mart or Yahoo or any one else in the world and make it work on the iPod, again they have a monopoly on this. Yahoo offers unlimited downloads to your portable device for less than $10 dollars U.S. per month, not good on the iPod, good on every other device you can imagine. So if you want to fit in the crowd and have the white device with the white ear phones and be stuck with a company that is not flexible and dictates to you who you can purchase music from then, go ahead and buy the iPod, other wise be free to choose from anyone else and download from anyone to any device, that IS the American way.
I will probably catch flack for writing a review about a different model, but part of what I use to evaluate a decision to spend money on a product is to find out about the customer service of a company. Maybe you do the same. So here goes (potential flack and all).I purchased a Cstar 12-36 50mm spotting scope a few months back. Mostly for the bundled camera mount to try some digiscope photography. Quality of the scope was marginal, camera mount was ok with modifications. Maybe a three star value. After a few hours usage, the zoom control began to rotate incorrectly as obviously something inside came loose.Box states "Limited lifetime warranty" with phone number. I figure before messing with problem myself I should send scope into them (along with $10 warranty fee). Look, box even has an 800 number! I have been listening to a very polite voice on an answering machine about a dozen times over the last month informing me that they are sorry they missed my call, but will get right back to me! Left messages with phone, email response requests. Apparently they are too busy to respond. Don't think I'll send my scope and money to folks whose customer service seems unable to "get back with me".Just my two cents about what Cstar calls "Customer Service".
Very impressed with: small size, reception, directions very clear, easy to use. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
I purchased the explorist 200 as a navigation tool while out in the woods, primarly scouting the state lands of Michigan for hunting opportunities. The explorist has allowed me to go deep in the woods, that just wouldn't be possible with a regular compass. I know distances to and from locations and with 5000 points of interest, I will never run out of places to mark. :)My only regret is not buying one sooner! This is a great tool for any outdoorsmen.
I really like this MP3-CD player. It has great battery life and playback. It also works nicely with CD-RW discs, and the grouping option is great. I've had mine for over a year without any signs of damage/breaking, even though I don't always treat it well. I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for a CD-MP3 player. Just make sure to use the hold switch (found on the bottom) so that it doesn't run for hours if a button is accidentally pressed.
Certainly cheaper than the brand name battery, and so far seems to be working as well. Granted, I have not timed how long it lasts compared to the original, but seems to be comparable.
This is really a pretty splash cover with a smooth as silk opening mechanism. Great quality.
After doing a lot of research I finally had a chance to see the Toshiba in person. I was impressed and took the dive. The next night I took it on the road.This is a great machine. I had no pixel probelms, which seem to pop up so often in other machines reviews. No sound problems. Without headphones its acceptable. BUT, use Bose noise reduction headphones and it is awesome. On top of that it has two jacks for headphones, great for traveling with a firend or spouse,The picture is excellent. I could argue for a few more chances to fine tune a picture but in the end the large screen and sharpness makes watching a movie or concert a pleasure.Battery life is 3+ hours for the one provided and I have purchased the extended which is easily available. The weight is probably more than a small screen but very reasonable and easy to carry on the road.I could not be happier with the player. The research was worth the time and I got the right player.
after reading the wonderful reviews about this router I decided to give it a try and i dont regret it one bit. im running it on windows 2000 with the netgear 311 pc card and the netgear 511 pci adapter. the pci card is 50-60 ft away through two walls and still gets 36 sometimes 48 mbps. the pc card hardly goes below 36 through the whole house. i experimented with different positions for the router and found that i got the best signal by placing it in an elevated position. blazing speed with this router, it sure beats 11mbps. have yet to try a b device on the network though. installation and configuration is a snap. i had the network going within 15 mins of opening the box. overall, great product from netgear.
I purchased this wall mount after buying two lesser expensive mounts at WM. I was hoping to save some money as I wanted to hang my 19" Polaroid TV in my daughter's room. Because of the power and cable cords attached to the TV, I needed a wall mount that could move away from the wall at least 5"-6". Also, any LCD TV suffer from viewing angles, so I also needed a wall mount that allowed the TV to be tilted forward.This wall mount did all that, and for the price of crappy wall mount from WM. The unit attaches with only two screws directly into a stud (I recommend using your own screws since the ones packaged with the wall mount are never great quality). This mount does come with everything you need to hang it on the wall. The one problem is attaching the TV mount back onto the adjustable arm since it requires you to hold the TV in place as you thread a screw attaching both parts. Since this mount is made for TVs less than 25 lbs, it shouldn't be too difficult but a second person would make it a lot easier. The TV is easily adjustable up or down, side to side, and close or far away from the wall. Two hands is always recommended, but the TV can easily be adjusted with one hand.I will buy another mount when I buy another small LCD TV.
I am almost ready to get Power Seller status on eBay, so my business is growing by leaps and bounds. That means more packages to ship and still only 24 hours in a day to get it all done. I was using laser labels which would occasionally jam in my printer and make a huge mess. I ended up buying the TwinTurbo as part of a package deal being sold at Sams Club which included a USB printer, the TwinTurbo, some software and some labels to get started with. After coming here and seeing the prices, I see that I overpaid for it but it was still worth it.The most helpful feature of the software is address correction and automatic application of Postnet barcodes in one single click. Its even smart enough to correct character case for when I copy and paste an address over from the eBay system where the buyer has put it in all capitals. While that doesn't matter much, it just looks nicer. The address verification and correction system works very well and handles Canadian, APO and Puerto Rico addresses with ease. It doesn't choke on misspellings or errors in the address, it just fixes them. Printing multiple labels in a row is no problem and the system includes an address book to manage and save frequently used contacts as well as commonly used custom label layouts.As for the printer itself, its just great. By the time I reach down to tear the label off its already done. It has never jammed or misfed to this day, not something I could say about laser labels. Because it is a thermal printer, there is no ink or toner to buy and the labels always come out with sharp, dark, crisp text on them.In fact, I like it so well I am thinking of adding a second printer so I can have more sizes of labels already loaded up and ready to go.I don't use the postage aspects of the software, as I don't believe in online postage. Little point, since I take everything to the post office myself anyway.In summary, I think this printer is one of the very best investments I have made in my business to date. I cannot fathom trying to process the volumes I do now without it.
Have only had this camera for a week now. Moved up from Fuji MX1200 (beginner grade). The Fuji took excellent pictures even in macro mode....but this Olympus takes the cake. I have a lot to learn yet, but I am having soooooo much fun! The zoom was the determining factor for me. With the 10x zoom and the 2.5 digital zoom...you are right on top of your subject. Great, clear, sharp pictures. The price is right and the name Olympus was enough for me. I highly recommend this camera. Could not ask for more. Shop around...lots of difference in prices.
I enjoy this very much but, I am not very "technologial". So--- I wish the instructions were more helpful. More that a tiny booklet at least. there is not a trouble shooting page. So for anyone that is quick to learn definitly get this. I am 65 and it is great for a brag book. I needed my 14 year old grandson to help me---each time.
If you need the convenience of a combined modem/router and don't mind the occasional dropped connection then this isn't a bad unit - just don't expect it to last more than two years. My first unit waited 20 months before giving up entirely. I paid Linksys $20 for expedited shipping since I need it for work and it took ten days to arrive. The replacement unit started dropping connections three or four times a day on its second birthday. Linksys offer no software downloads or updates - the driver is dated 2004 - and of course - the replacement unit is not covered under the three year warranty since that started with the purchase of the original unit. They did offer "sorry for your inconvenience" so I suppose that's something.
Does not transmit audio out of my device to my TV, image vibrates; could all be due to VGA out to HDMI adapter. I probably need a ten dollar cable versus this two dollar cable. If anyone has a suggestion..Apparently the VGA out on laptops does not transmit audio. This is no fault of the HDMI cable. This product seems to be very good value at this time.
This USB 2.0 PCMCIA card has a dangle cord, which few other cards have, so that it does not block the second PCMCIA slot. It has two USB connectors, one powered and one not powered.
No problems with the ink, came very fast, ordered before 11am received it the next day. I knew that this was the ink that i needed, but just for kicks and to see if I could find anything cheaper, I used Amazons ink compatibility tool, and it insisted that this ink was the wrong ink for my printer. I have an IP4000, and am assuming later models switched to new cartridges or maybe more than one type of ink works. The website recommended ink that does not work with my printer as far as i know. Still give Amazon 5 stars for great service and shipping.
Lowrance is the most consumer oriented GPS on the market. I bought the iFinder when they first came out quite a few years ago. After nearly ten years of perfect service, my old unit started to show its age - being bounced around in suitcases, dropped, scratched, and generally abused, it was time to replace it. Lowrance provides free firmware updates for this unit, which let me take advantage of the latest features and tweaks. The new iFinder has all the buttons in the same places and operates identically to my old unit, so I didn't need to read the manual again. They've added a few improvements. The buttons are easier to press, it's faster, it locks onto position better - in fact, once I had a lock it continued to operate indoors without loosing its position. In addition to the MMC card, it now takes SD cards as well - and, up to 1gig in size. The backlight on this unit is brighter and the battery cover is more secure than the old unit. The memory cards are easier to swap in and out. They even threw in a DC power cord for the car because it does run through batteries - also customizable, you can conserve battery power but dropping the sample rate.What sets Lowrance apart from others is that there aren't any gotcha's. My original unit was bundled with MapCreate which allowed me to add map details - almost obsolete now, since I'm no longer trying to squeeze everything to fit on a tiny 64meg card. All my old routes, points, and map details were read without the need for software upgrades. I just dropped in my old memory card, loaded my files, and I was running. Even sweeter is the new firmware which can find a street address or display addresses along a long stretch of road. They made little tweaks, like the street pop-up name is anchored to the lower right corner instead of where it used to be - blocking the road detail right under the cursor.And, the MMC card reader which comes with add-on MapCreate package can read any MMC card, such as my PDA's storage card. This was one of the best purchases I've made since I purchased my old iFinder - and, if you have an old unit you'll love the faster navigation and little enhancements they've made.
I have had this machine for over 6 years and it keeps on performing flawlessly. The design is sturdy. The moving parts are designed for easy replacement.It is a high performing, reliable piece of equipment, superior in durability to any of my HP or Canon equivalents.
Bought for under $20 to put on my Canon 16-35mm lens. Fits snug. Metal ring. The filter was dusty out of the package. There were slight splotches on the glass itself in some places, as if the coating were coming off. I've not seen that on other filters from Tiffen, but the pictures I took so far have no inconsistencies that I can tell. I wasn't expecting much for a $20 filter, just something to weather seal my lens, and I'm not disappointed. For the price I can't complain; it is what it is.
I opened the package and easily installed the usb to serial cable onto my computer and it is still working. no bugs or viruses or anything bad happening. So... Good to go.
camera was great for nine months. Turned it on one day, lens telescoped out, LCD powered up, and camera died... just sent it in to Canon Service. But really, if this would have happened three months later I'm out the original prive of the camera ($400.00$ in Jan 2006 best buy). I've seen a lot of these phantom Canon deaths to this model.
These headphones are a bargain for what they offer. The overall range is excellent. They are light, but robust enough for regular abuse.I know these aren't high-end, super-expensive audiophile gear, but for those on a budget these will get you by very nicely. I mostly use it for watching TV or for computer applications. I'm sure they are adequate for most folks. If you're doing musical recording, that would require an upgrade.
I bought this about a month ago now i bought two i added two hard drives it worked well still working and was a great price i would buy again
I have a Mac, and need a USB mouse. I wasn't paying attention when I purchased this, and was surprised to discover that it had a PS/2 input. I shouldn't have been surprised, given that it's clearly marked in the description-- my mistake. I'm writing this review in hopes of preventing others from making the same mistake. Otherwise, it seems to be a great mouse. If you have USB, you likely want this one instead: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-B100-Optical-USB-Mouse/dp/B003L62T7W/[[ASIN:B003L62T7W Logitech B100 Optical USB Mouse]
Ink fit the printer and worked great! It was shipped quickly and as a bonus It had Glossy Paper! I am a happy camper! Thanks for keeping the cost lower than everyone else!
I was at first hesitant, to buy this, because some of the reviews made it sound very tough, and not user friendly!! I first bought an Ipod, and although I am sure it is great for some people, I am going to use it mostly for working out and just did not feel comfortable being active with that. This is much smaller, lighter, and at least seems more durable. What surprised me the most is how easy it is to use. I am not real good with computers, and a lot of this stuff, but I had no trouble at all downloading songs on it, and started downloading songs maybe 15 minutes after I got home. Maybe it works better with other computers, but it seemed very simple. I think someone also said it doesn't have a shuffle feature, but it does. I was also impressed that it was compatible with Itunes, as I thought that Itunes was only for the Ipod, it seems great so far. If you just want an mp3 for listening then the Ipod is propably best, but for exercising or active lifestyle, I think this would be better.
I am an idiot...the first one lasted 15 months and so I figured for the price I would buy the same one again. Brok inside 1.5 months. Big pile of crap!
I've read the other reviews and I was a little worried at first: some of them are really nasty! Anyway I decided to give it a try and I must say I am happy with it. At first the corrected colors will seem a little too cold (but, in my case, never pink or reddish as I've read in other reviews..) it's because people are often used to wrong default settings of the monitor manufacturers; after a couple of hours you won't be able to live with an uncorrected monitor.I've calibrated my VISTA notebook monitor and an external lcd connected to it and colors really match almost perfectly.The software is well designed, not intrusive and easy to use; it produces a .icc color profile based on the test and manages to apply it correctly, even considering the room illumination changes.Users can easily change the frequence of the room light monitoring or even set it off. You can also switch between the corrected profile and the previous settings every time you want just accessing the options panel via the tray icon.In the packaging is included a cute docking base for the Huey Pro and an usb cable extension. Nice attention for the details.What can I say, I'm happy with this; there will probably be more expensieve professional solutions to achieve even more accurate results, but I think that this is a good product for graphics freelancers like me.definetely worth the money.RC
MD recorders and these discs are great for high-quality, real-time recordings. If anyone is listening, trying to produce and sell these as mp3 players is not the way to go! The size, cost and portability makes MD's ideal - especially for those of us in the radio/news gathering business. We don't need MD's to download music or bake a potato! Just to do what they do best.
The adapter works as it is supposed to. Nothing fancy. Does the job. No loss of signal. It has the normal attachment screws (the kind that arn't extensions for your monitor screws) so removing it is kind of a pain.
Ok people! I bought one of these like 4-5 years ago, along with my 30GB Zune, and let me tell you that it has been a trooper!!! Best product ever! Looks great. Perfect, flawless fit. Great quality/durability/craftsmanship. I have dropped my zune a fair number of times, and this DLO has saved it every time. ZERO scratches or cracks due to this product due to the fact that it covers like 99% of player, and thanks to this my player still looks practically new!It's so good, im getting another one, as I got caught on a counter like a year ago and ripped the stitching apart on the back and around the clip. Now after many faithful years, it will be replaced by another DLO to take it's place! I am more than happy to invest in another DLO Folio as it lived up to, and exceeded all my expectations. I STRONGLY recommend this product!GET IT! You will not be let down!Can't wait to get my replacement folio!
The PERFECT iPod for the gym or exercise lovers, period. Sure, it lacks the trademark display, but part of the reason it's become so popular lately is that it is so small and perfect for traveling.
I've been using this router for a couple of weeks, and am entirely pleased so far.Setup was quick and painless, and the box is right -- it really did only take about three minutes.I'm using the router to connect wirelessly to my laptop, which uses an old 802.11b PC card from a different manufacturer. There are no compatibility issues; it works great and I'm glad I didn't have to buy a new PC card.The range is more than sufficient in my house. My old 802.11b router was unable to reach from the spot I wanted it in, to the spot where I use my laptop. (It's only 30 feet away, but passes through a couple of walls and doors.) The Belkin seems to have no problem with the range, the walls or the doors.I see a couple of other reviewers have noted the need to update the router's firmware. Mine came with the updated firmware already installed, so that may not be an issue any more.Overall, my out-of-the-box experience was great and my daily usage has been hiccup-free. I've got no reason not to give five stars here.
Original ink form HP and works like new. It is recommended to use same ink or ink from the manufacture as to not clog the printers print head.
Senheiser has a good name when it comes to headphones and speakers. Counting on that reputation I bought my first set of these earphones to listen to my TV without disturbing others. The sound quality was good, could always be better, but for the price I can live with that. But, a new set of AAA batteries die within bout 16 hours of listening. I expected the battery life to be a lot better than this - to be honest I had expected at least 3-4 weeks at 3 hours of average listening time per day. I am so disappointed in this. I should have gone for the rechargeable version paying about forty bucks extra for 2 sets. Cannot even return them since it has been just over 3 months since I got them.
I bought this module to fill it up with pictures of my family and to use the Vibe alarm in cases where sound would get me into trouble. Hey, I almost forget about the color update for my Prism. I would buy another if it had more memory like 16 or 32, but 2MB is like having pennies in your pockets. I would suggest getting the MemPlug, which gives you a lot of features for a reasonable price.
I was a little worried that my signal/resolution would degrade after installing this splitter cable, but that wasn't the case. I wanted to be able to DVD record off my DirecTV Tivo unit and needed to split the S-Video output b/w my Onkyo receiver and the DVD recorder. This cable was the solution, worked perfectly.
Have not had too much chance to use this. But when I have, it has worked fine. I will be adding another ND Grad w/2 greater density for more flexibility. Have combined w/a ND non-Grad as well to get longer exposures and that worked great. Well made !
This is a remarkable camera. I've tried bulky full-functioned cameras and miniature no-frills cameras. But the Optio S5i combines the best of both worlds. The designers have managed to squeeze a wide array of desirable features (such as optical zoom, multiple focus modes, video, and many useful program modes) into a tiny, palm-size package. It is in fact the smallest full-functioned camera I found in an exhaustive search.I went into many electronics stores and hefted all the popular ultracompact cameras, including the Sony Cybershot DSC-T1. But none could match the Optio S5i for sheer compactness and lightness. (Although only the earlier S4i was in stores at the time, I knew its weight and dimensions were the same as the S5i's).Inevitably, there have been compromises: Shooting at full resolution, you have to wait a few seconds between shots while the S5i records data. The life of a battery charge is below average (you'll need to keep an extra battery handy). Noise (speckles and dots) creeps into images taken at the most sensitive ISO settings (200 and 400), a common problem among cameras that capture light with ultra-tiny CCDs.But with patience and practice, I've managed to take some very high-quality photos (technically, I mean--I don't claim to be Ansel Adams). Right now I'm looking at a full-bleed 8 1/2 x 11-inch color print of a whale-watching boat, taken on a sunny day with the zoom at 3X. The focus is razor-sharp, the color is well saturated, and the resolution is extremely high--I can make out individual leaves on trees half a mile away. (I can also vouch for the Canon i560 photo printer, which is no longer made but still available for around $70.)What I like best about the S5i is the convenience. I love to take photos, but always hated carrying a piece of artillery around my neck--I could never participate fully in the events I was photographing. The S5i fits neatly into a shirt pocket. I carry mine around in a little leather pouch attached to my belt. It's no more trouble than wearing a very thin cell-phone pouch. When I need it, I just slide it out of the pouch, power it on, and am ready to shoot in three or four seconds. (By the way, even though I have big hands, I've had no difficulty operating the tiny controls.) The Optio S5i provides something I've never before experienced with a full-featured camera: freedom!
The product was lost from the supplier on the route, but uppon qeuering, the supplier immediately send me a new unit, with 2 day delivery.The merchandise arrived safe and is on spec to what was afvdertised.
Many poeple want a cooler for their actual lap, as they sit with the laptop there, but I use my laptop on a breakfast table on the bed, and this fan cooler keeps the laptop cool all day long; no longer "too hot to touch" or heat related shut downs. The fan is very quiet, and the cooling ability is great. Mine did not come with the USB cord so you may need to purchase one separately, but its well worth it. And I was surprised at the decent price of this well working piece of equipment. Don't be caught without one if you have a laptop at all, make it part of your daily use. They are long lasting and durable, this is only my second and I've been using laptops a long time. Size of laptop doesn't matter either, as I increased the size of my laptops the cooler has performed as well as ever. You need one. I highly recommend this product.
I can't say much more. I bought this because it fits in my tiny purse and I was tired of missing candids of my four year old. Now I can grab it anytime and get the shot I want. If this wasn't enough, you can't beat the price for the solid camera construction and the quality of the photos, even on auto. To reduce camera shake, invest in a higher quality, faster SD card and you are set. I have never had a problem with camera shake and I've owned mine for 6 months. Again, loooooovvveeeee it!!!
This skin fits like a glove. It has a smooth and nice grip feel to it. It is strong and durable and it will not interrupt any of the buttons. Also, the PS3 controller will up the size a bit with the skin on. I recommend it to those who think the PS3 controller feel slippery. Nice product.
We wish there was a volume control for the fuzzy noise. It needs to be a tad bit louder!!!!
Man I don't know what the previous owner is talking about. I owned the cd and it's a great cd player. I had no problem from it. But if you want a super cd player and you are willing to spend money, get the sony xplod cdx-m630. And I owned that cd player too and it's amazing.
I looked for a long time for a stereo, boombox or undercounter radio that would fit well in my kitchen. I wanted something that would fit in a small space but still sound good and be able to tune in my favorite radio station which is not always easy to get in. I read tons of reviews and was getting very discouraged. But the Sony CFD-E100 is perfect for my needs. It sounds great, looks good, takes up only a little space and does *not* use the cord as an antenna - which I have found to be an annoying "feature" of some radios. Also, the case is that same white appliance plastic that my coffee maker and toaster are made from, so it blends well in my kitchen and is easy to clean. I also think it's attractive with the blue accents. To save space, the CD player is vertical and in the front, while the cassette player is in the back. So you can't see the cassette player from the front, which confused my husband for a minute. But there's no reason that one way or the other has to be the "front" so you can just turn it around if you want to use the cassette player and need to see it. It also comes with a remote, which I have not had the need to use.Pros:* small footprint* digital tuner that is fairly strong* CD player* cassette player-recorder* pull-out antenna (not one of those "antenna in cord" things)* easy to clean* decent speakersCons* a little hard to figure out how to set the radio pre-sets* price - I paid $70 - not outrageous but not inexpensive
The player is good, now that I have got around the issues.First I like the no cable part. I have two others players and it is a pain to go find the cable. If it holds up, it is the good part. It was cheap for a 2g player.The issue is the file structure restrictions. Most rippers put songs in a Authur/album/songs format. The MuVo only allows folders two deep. If you are use to moving the files yourself to the player, it will likely not work, as you'll have too deep a file structure.To fix it you cannot move the files around. I tried that after figuring out the problem. You have to reformat the player before making the correct file structure. Lastly, their own software will instill the files incorrectly. I find it hard to understand how a new user would be able to use this product.All this frustration is enhanced by the slow file transfer. While it says it is 2.0 it has the speed of 1.1. Will work with 2.0 is not what they are claming when they state it is a 2.0 player.I got this for my wife, and she likes it. She would rather have a way to pick CD's but most base players will lack this function.
I have looked at other reviews for this printer and was surprised to see how many people do not like it. I have used my printer for over 5 years and have not had to replace the toner yet. I still get great prints from it. I have had no major problems or issues with it yet. It can be an annoyance when it randomly turns on but other than that I love it. the pages come out fast and in great quality.
I've done a little research trying to find the best cf card for my Canon Digital Rebel XT. Scandisk has a new series of cards called Ultra III, with 20mb/sec speeds. Just because the card is fast can my camera take advantage of the speed? In my case not really. My camera dumps at about 6MB/Sec with most of the faster cards. I currently have the Lexar 80x 2Gig card, and have not had many problems other than a corrupt file every 1000 shots or so. My Canon does not take advantage of Lexars Write Acceleration, but I didn't find out until searching for another card. Here is a link to the test results I found. http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007 .
It was quickly apparent to me why I waited all these years to finally purchase a handheld PDA - simply put; the other devices just don't have the features like the iPaq. As an IT professional, we all tend to yell/moan about Microsoft operating system domination, however, this device/software is proof that the windows operating system is headed in the direction needed to communicate seamlessly with new and exciting handheld devices, like the Compaq iPaq. There will always be better products in the future, but I feel the iPaq has finally opened the gate to what a handheld should at the very "least" have built in the device. Congrats Compaq!!!!!!
First, let me say this lens is one of my favorites. I own this lens for my Pentax PZ-1 and have read MANY reviews about it. The price is cheap. In fact, it's arguably the cheapest lenses in it's class. But don't mistake a cheap price as the sign of a bad lens. I use this lens for many occassions and at it almost always delivers GREAT pictures. Yes, it's not the single best lens in the world, but it is as good as many of the lenses I've used that are two or three times the price. Plus, if you break this one you can buy another without breaking your piggy bank ... or your credit card limit.The two complaints most people make about this lens are, "It's a slow lens" and "It's almost impossible to focus manually." Let me put both those complaints to rest right now. First, when photographers refer to how "slow" a lens is, they don't mean how fast it can focus, they mean the F-stop setting. This lens is a F3.5-5.6. Granted, some expensive lenses at this focal length can go as low as F1.x, but most can't. And most experienced (and novice) photographers can use any lens that can go below F8. So, when people call this lens "slow," they should be talking about F-stops, not autofocus. I for one have found this lens to be more than fast enough for hand-held use. It's only been too slow once in about 1,000 shots.Second, the focusing ring on this puppy is short. That means it's hard to focus manually. Still, that's to be expected on a smaller, cheaper lens such as this. Although it's tough to focus manually, it's not impossible. I've used manual focus on this lens several times and got great results ... just move the ring SLOWLY and you will get great manual focus. Nevertheless, keep in mind this IS an autofocus lens ... most people won't focus the lens manually. And on that note, the autofocus is spectacular.Add in the macro ability of this lens and you've got one heck of a package! Oh, and don't forget ... It's CHEAP! If you can only afford one lens for your next vacation, make it this lens ... and use the $100+ you saved to buy more goodies.
Iogear was my first attempt at using a kvm switch. The switch did everything I expected flawlessly. Very pleased.
These Belkin USB cables are very well made, have durable connectors and come in lots of different lengths. Best of all, they are much more affordable to purchase online compared to most walk-in stores, even after shipping charges. I highly recommend them.
The current Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M lens is optically unchanged from the late 1960s version made in Wetzlar, Germany, though it has more multicoating than its predecessor (I own a Wetzlar-made Summicron which produces excellent images, but it still falls behind the Contax Zeiss 50mm and 45mm Planar lenses with respect to both optical quality and performance. EDITORIAL NOTE: I also own both Zeiss Planar lenses, and have found from past experience, that they are slightly better wide open than my Wetzlar-made 50mm Summicron lens.). It is also a bit bulkier, since it has a built-in lens shade which some users have told me isn't really that good in protecting against flare. I'm sure that this lens is a fine image maker, but those interested in optically better 50mm lenses for Leica M mount rangefinder cameras should considered either the expensive Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH which has both a built-in lens hood and focusing tab (The current 50mm Summicron doesn't have a focusing tab.) or the new Zeiss 50mm f2 ZM Planar, which is now nearly a third of the price less than that for a brand new 50mm Summicron-M lens. I hope Leica will eventually upgrade this Summicron lens so that its performance is on par with both the Leica Summilux-M ASPH lens and the Zeiss Planar.
ORIGINAL TONER CARTIRIDGES FROM HP ALWAYS WORK AS PROMISED. EXPENSIVE BUT MAKES PERFECT COPIES FROM OLDERS HP PRINTERS. HAVE BEST LUCK FINDING HP CARTRIDGES AT DECENT PRICES ON AMAZON.COM.
Once again the anonymous author brings some intricate security flaws to light with a clarity that cators to the novice programmer and admin a like. While this edition is full of usefull information and techniques, it lacks the straight method of attack described in the first edition. I found that this book also makes much more referances to web links than actually describing the various aspects of the the system. I would like to know how other admins who have read both editions would compare the two, send me an e-mail.Zach Pardos Solarweb Development
I've used Sony MDR-7506 headphones for professional audio production (monitoring and mixing) since the mid-1990s. Their flat frequency response of 10 Hz - 20k Hz helps to ensure that the audio I hear is pure and unembellished. They serve as my trusted source of reference across various sound recording platforms. I highly recommend this product.
Update 2010: I still like the lens but one issue is that the design tents to Suck dust into the lens chamber. this is a problem if you are not comfortable dissembling the lens from time to time for cleaning. They need to redo the mechanical design.I bought this lens instead of the kit lens for the Canon XTi camera. The lens is great to cover normal day to day photography needs. With ISO 800 and 1600 and this fast image stabilize lens I can do available light photography even at night or faintly lit rooms. The weight distribution with the camera is very nice.Update:I have been using this lens for 3 months now and it is my workhorse lens (my other lens is a Canon 50mm f1.8). This lens is an excellent piece of glass. The pictures are sharp throughout the range and with a f2.8 aperture in combination with image stabilization you can shoot in extremely low light. Great lens for street photography as it has a super fast auto focus. I also use it as my main lens for portraits, I use the 50mm f1.8 when I want a extra short depth of field.
I had been leaning toward the $300 audio system, read reviews and decided to try this. It is outstanding. Don't pay twice the price for the same quality.
I bought these Headphones and Iam totally disappointed. I wanted these headphones as I workout in the wee hours of the morning and would like to watch TV at the same time without disturbing the kids. At low source volumes (TV sound volume) and me 20 feet away from it there is constant hissing and swishing sounds especially as my head moves while working out. Raising the TV volume reduces this, but then defeats the purpose of headphone completely (do not want to disturb the household!) Also i constantly lose reception every 10-15 min and get cut off and though sometimes it scans and reaquires. I often have to manually turn the headphones off and on.I would certainly stay away from Sennheiser headphones. They are not worth the top dollar I paid for it.
Without special adapters it only works for close circuit television it does not work for cable tv installations without special adapters
I use this flash with the Rebel XTi. I'm still becoming accustomed to it, but overall it's just what I expected. One thing it does well is recharge fast for taking multiple shots in burst mode.I chose this flash because I don't need the high-end flash costing 4 times as much. Mostly, I'm more an hobbiest.
This has been a great hub for me. I've been using it for more than two years now, and it's wonderful. The only complaint I have about this hub is it will not supply power to the slave devices unless the master device is turned on, even if the external wall power is connected. As I originally intended for this to be a way to charge my phone overnight while my computer was off it turned out to be a bust, but as a daily use hub it serves it's purpose wonderfully.
I bought this bag for my husband for Christmas. He just loves it. It has oodles of pockets and he is able to store many items including his notebook.It is more of a backpack than a bag but I suppose it is more functional this way. The price seemed high but perhaps it's standard for this type of equipment.
This bag was perfect for my small camcorder plus cords and battery charger. It is the perfect size for traveling. Instruction manuals may not fit if they are too big but other than that-I love the bag.
This camera is great. My son got it two and a half years ago when he was five-years-old and it is still working great despite quite a few accidents with it. We all love that he could make videos with it as well as take pictures. His baby sister has been using it as well for the past year, so it's surviving the use of two children. It's very durable. The only problem we had with it was with the screws holding the batteries getting stripped (our fault) and with them not screwing back in securely (after the second year). We're using a bit of tape to hold the batteries in, but it is still working beautifully. Oh, yeah, the kids enjoy the games on it as well. It's pretty good on batteries. I would highly recommend it.
I used this player for about two years. I would highly recommend it. Sound and support is great. The only problam: after using it well for a couple of years it mysteriously died. I am now using the 250 model but I bought the extended warranty.
How do the stores get away with charging $20 or $30 or more for a simple cable? This one's under $10 and works perfectly.
Yes, it's true. This small 30$ amp has an amazing sound, similar to a very expensive SET tube amp, when well run in (about 200 hours).I hook it up to 5000 $ Prame speakers with 100 db efficiency, and they sound similar to an SET tube amp (I own a Decware SET preamp and amp costing $ 1600): the sound has plenty of dynamics (the single ended triode kind of dynamics at the first watt), the midrange presence of tube amps, the sweeteness, clarity and precision of SET tube amp in the treble, and a BIG soundstage, plus an authoritative bass response that is not mushy: you really here the detailed sound of a double bass, not just boom boom...You can listen to it for hours and it never gets fatiguing, provided you have a good source, of course.It sounds better than a well known US made $2200 2x50 watt per channel push pull tube amp on my high efficiency Prame speaker.In fact I am selling it because this little box sounds better with my speakers...The sonic impact is hooked up to a pair of Siltech pure silver HP cables costing $1500... But the interconnect is a cheap 3$ rca to mini plug cable...I am still trying to figure which sound best of my Decware SET tube amp with preamp or the sonic impact. Both sound great, with lots a microdynamics, and I could live happily with any of them because they make the music really sound alive, effortless and clear as a bell.They do sound different though, but very similar.I have a group of tube fanatics coming home every week.I had the sonic impact playing hidden behind my SET tube amp and preamp. Everybody said: "What have you done to your amp, it sounds different this time". They said "different", not "worse".That means they could not tell the sound from a good tube amp + preamp combo costing about $ 1800 (Decware is the least expensive US made single ended triode tube amp).When I showed them the sonic impact, they could not believe this was the amp that was really playing.I did this trick to each of my friend that was coming home that day, each one believed that the tube amp was playing.In my opinion, high end tube amp manufacturers have something to worry about now...
I don't know what separates the $100 HDMI cables from this one, but this one works fine. It is well made. It does not feel cheap. I don't know why anybody would buy the more expensive cables.
I received this as a gift, I hate to think what was spent for it. The photo paper will not feed through the printer. I have never been able to use it...Kodak said they will try to fix it but they want to charge my credit card $100 just to look at it and I am must pay shipping and handling both ways.
The U3 system is sort of slow, but handy if you will be using many different computers. The head of the flash disk is retractable and sometimes hard to fit into the USB ports. Other than this, flash disk works fine.
I bought this filter to protect a Canon 50 mm f1.8Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lenslens.It does what is supposed to and no more. It is not multi-coated so there is no great reduction in flare, but for the price is is a solid, well-constructed filter.
This camera delivers! Install is quick and easy and it works great with Skype. I get great responses from people I speak with on Skype. I also like the software feature by which you can alter the picture and play all kind of tricks. The one the distorts my face is very popular with my niece ans as long as I keep it going she let's my brother talk to me undisturbed (while giggling in the background). I recommned. Just bought 3 more for friends and family as gifts.
This company delivers timely and the cable exceeds my expectations.It made possible to connect my pc to my hd tv. if you have been looking for a cable, this is it. Shipping was faster then expected.
Ordered a pair for my wife for Christmas and found them to be top quality, just what you would expect from German made Binoculars.
These CD-R's are not only sexy but reliable. A couple of months ago I bought a 25-pack spindle from Amazon and got kind of addicted to burning for no particular reason. This is strange because I never thought of being mesmerized by the looks and performance of a commonplace like CD-R. They are just awesome. Even before they were gone, I had to place another order on Amazon and this time for a 50-pack spindle. Use them and see for yourself.
Works - car charger adapter nice touch. Did not need the foreign plug. Compact and worked well. OEM charger died on me.
Great cable, the mine came broken thought, 10,000 cables and I got the only one broken :S, Well it is an excelent cable, I got bad luck, that's all, I don't mind to send it back to get a new one because It is more expensive to pay the shipping than buy a new cable lol.I'll buy another one soon.
Like others say its not 2 gauge but it does the job, came with everything you would need but the zip ties and wire loom are kinda cheap, overall its a decent wiring kit for the price.
I bought this product for my parents to replace their DVD player and VCR in a single device. They have a HD-ready TV with no tuner, so the ATSC tuner was quite helpful. The HDMI upconvert works great, and playing DVDs looked good. The recording interface was relatively simple, although the lack of program guide information (not the device's fault) didn't allow for the unit to do "TiVo"-like recording of series as each recording needed to be scheduled individually. The only improvements I would have liked is a more intuitive OSD and support for DVD+R/RW (only DVD-R/RW and DVD-RAM are supported). It would be nice also to have a CableCard slot so it could be used to tune encrypted channels.
Great product and packaging, you are able to use it in all machines with the adapters.
WHATEVER you do, if buying this or any other item from AMAZON, triple check your shipping information. If you've ordered before, they assume you want it shipped to the same address as the last time. And, once you've submitted the order, it WON'T be CHANGED... regardless of where it is being shipped. If the item was in-stock, AMAZON considers it shipped the moment you hit the "submit" button and will NOT change or cancel the order from that moment on.
Great camera. Very reliable and easy to use. Had fun shooting lots of pictures with this camera.
you use Canon paper. I just replaced my old Epson600 since it never would print color well with Windows XP. This Canon blew me away when I used the Canon Photo Paper Plus (mid range glossy). An 8.5 x 11 picture from my Canon A40 (only 2 mp) is indistinquishable from a photolab film print. There is zero pixelation even under a magnifying glass. So do NOT believe the ususal reviews that say a 2 mp camera is OK only for medium quality 5x7 printing. The quality of prints on other brands of paper is mediocre so only use the Canon paper. I bought some cheap other brand glossy 4x6 paper and the results were not very good. Colors were fine but there was pixelation. The fact that this printer has 6 tanks solves the problem of cheaper printers. Refills are not costly if you know where to get them. Canon printers were good years ago and then Epson took the lead in color printing. Now Canon has come back strong with a real winner.
This TV has poor reception, the screen is dark and hard to see unless it is tilted at a certain angle, and there are no controls to adjust the color (which is frequently highly saturated and hard on the eyes). I like to tune in to the evening news while I fix dinner, but the picture is so bad so I just fold up the screen out of the way and listen to the TV broadcast like it was radio.
This is a very efficient use of space in a small room. Looks presentable and makes the tv easier to view anywhere in the room. Directions are a little hard to follow, but with some common sense you will get it assembled. The hardest part was getting the tv off the floor and into the hanger. You will need the help of one or two more people if your hanging a 27 inch tv. Overall, very satisfied with this product. I know it will last for a long time.
I think that for the money this is a great product. It is not the best quality out there but it definitely serves it's purpose for almost half the price of most other keychains. The picture is slightly grainy but you can see the details of most photos. The 60 photo storage capacity is very nice. It is pocket/purse size and very convenient for showing off your latest pics! The software is easy to use but be sure the follow the exact steps as stated in the handbook in the order they are listed or you will get an error message!
The item was nicely packaged in a sealed plastic bag. It works as intended, I would say the female end is on the looser side of the spectrum but it hasn't given me any issues.
I'm sure glad that Domke looks out for big guys like me. This vest is very comfortable. I especially like the fact that the pockets are deep and secure so that bulky items like DSLRs and lenses do not accidentally fall out. I find that a vest distributes the weight of my equipment more uniformly over my shoulders than a backpack does. With a little systematic foresight it is easy to find things like memory cards and batteries. Lens changes are made easy with the spacious pockets.
I'm going to make this clear right off the bat, i love this camera and the following review will tell you why.I started off as a complete novice, as innocent as a baby when it comes to photography, I recieved a Sony Cybershot W55 for Christmas in 2007, which was similar to my mothers P150 Cybershot, which basically packed all the same features as the p150 except one critical feature that lead me to the D80, the Sony Cybershot lacked a manual mode, the W55 was completely automatic.So I began to look into DSLR's as a suitable replacement for a completely automatic Sony Cybershot W55, which i could not take manual pictures, sports shots, or slow exposures with.I considered the major players first, Canon, Sony and Nikon on my dad's recommendation. I found that Sony's SlR, the Alpha line, pretty much sucked in terms of their performance in low light, the only attraction was the live view, which basically defeats the purpose of an slr anyway.So now the only two competitors were Canon and Nikon, and by this time, my budget jumped from the initial 400 to 750 dollars which was the starting price for slr's. I read some reviews for the Canon D-Rebel line of slrs, this is the thing about Canon THEY PUNCH OUT THE SAME STUFF W/DIFFERENT NAMES AND COLORS WITH ALL THE SAME FEATURES INCLUDED!!!!!!!!!!!!! the XT and XTi were no different to me and by the time i had purchased the D80, the Xsi had just come out.I was turned off of the Canon line for two reasons, 1) were negative reviews about the crappy performance and durability of the Rebels, the former of which I noticed myself. Plus, the Rebel's felt cheap in my hands and too delacate; and 2) after doing a lot of spec grazing and review watching on CNET i turned finally to Nikon.At that point, the competition was going to be between the D60 and the D80, both of which were in my budget.THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO:D60's matrix metering was flawed, while the same system in the D80 worked like a charm, that was the main reason i wanted it, along with modest aperture settings, that stretch from 3.5-22 and 5.6-36 with the 18-55 VR Nikkor, (3.5-22 is at the minimum focal length of 18mm while 5.6-36 happens at the max focal length of 55mm) the final thing that sold me on it were the large number of great reviews from people who loved this camera coupled with some fantastic customer images submitted by people owning this camera.While the d60 does have a higher ISO index, up to 3200, I find the Nikon D80's ISO 1600 to be pretty good unless the light around me requires it.The PRO's of the D801. Excellent color reproduction in all three color modes, saturation and hue is very good.2. Sharpness and contrast (buyers should change the default settings to the highest sharpness and normal contrast in CUSTOM mode to acheive the best pictures) are spot on.3. Lightning fast: powers up in an instant with very quick shutter response, i don't miss a single shot with this camera.4. Matrix (multi) metering system: very good unless the subject is sillhoetted by a bright sky in which case you should switch to center or spot weighted metering.5. Intuitive: i barely read the manual for this thing, the buttons are easy to use and manipulate.6. Speed: I don't usually use the built in flash because i normally shoot in M,A,S or P modes and i can adjust the ISO to the perfect setting.7. 1/4000 of a second to 30 seconds is a modest gift, and allows me to almost never employ alternative means of lighting WHICH MEANS I SAVE MONEY TOO!!!!!!!!!!Who should buy this camera?-Anyone looking to upgrade from a point and shoot with a budget of $1000 or less.-Anybody looking to grow as a photographer, by using this camera I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!!!!! AND I'M STILL LEARNING.-Anyone looking to buy something worth their money!!!!!!!!NOTES:PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WRITING NEGATIVE REVIEWS ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE PICTURS WITH THIS CAMERA.to those who wrote such reviews, listen to this:take advantage of the manual, aperture, and shutter priority modes, often times i use those over P mode and always over all that other crap like "Landscape" and "Portrait" which don't do anything, if you want good looking pictures, take advantage of the manual opportunities presented with this camera, IF YOU ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT UNDEREXPOSED OR OVEREXPOSED PICTURES, YOU ARE PROBABLY USING THE AUTOMATIC MODES AND WOULD GET ALONG FINE WITH A POINT AND SHOOT
My truck would sit for weeks, and the battery would go flat. You know, flattery of the battery. So, I'd have to take the battery out, drag it upstairs (my parking is in a basement garage in my building), scrounge up a battery charger, charge it, and reverse the process. Again and again. The breakthrough came when I became aware that there was an electrical outlet in the garage. Time to get serious. I thoroughly studied Amazon's website for an appropriate charger, and decided on this little beauty. It is designed to be permanently mounted in a vehicle (such as a hobby car that's rarely driven), or a boat, or a riding lawn mower, or you know whatever. It is permanently wired to the battery, and merely plugged into to go to work. It has a little computer which knows what to do, so it'll charge the battery, then switch to maintenance mode to sustain the charge, and it communicates it's behavior and the battery state of charge through LED lamps. I installed this unit in my engine compartment, bolted to an inner fender panel, and indeed permanently wired it to my battery. I don.t leave it perpetually active, but when the battery charge wanes, I just unreel an extension cord, plug it in, and in a few hours it's charged, and the LEDs tell me so. This unit, so installed and so used, has completely gotten me off the hook for the flat battery travail. It's quiet, it runs cool, and it does the job. Honest, it's doubled the joy of the vehicle. This story emphasizes one of the chief secondary merits of Amazon, which is research on their website, which is a wonder of practical information.I derived a wholly unknown comprehensive viewpoint thus, and finalized this knowledge by buying this unit, which was also very cheap. It's a really neat addition to what is truely my four-wheeled indulgence.
(EDIT: After reading through the negative reviews on this mouse many people seem to complain about the battery life and constantly swapping them. Don't use the "boost mode" it is a fast charge method and completely useless other than to ruin your batteries. If you stick to "normal mode" including your first charge of the batteries you should get at minimum a day out of the battery or more than likely a week or more out of them like I do. Also, wait for the battery to die or the mouse to blink red before swapping them out, store the extra in the charger and you are good to go.")The feet on this thing are incredible. Glides great on most surfaces. Stick a pad under it and you can't even tell you have a mouse in your hand when you move it. (recommend skipping the typical mouse pads or the gamming pads. hit hobby lobby up and get a fabric cutting mat, cheaper and can get different sizes all jsut as smooth as anything you can buy in mouse pads)The variable speed is great. I mostly use the variable speed for Battlefield games (FPS game). Run around with one setting then when you get in a tank turn it up a notch. Can spin the turret just as fast as you can could spin your body. Zoom in and turn it up another notch. Can still spin just as fast as you could before.The other use of the variable speed is to turn it down. Run around with it at high speed and turn it down when you go for the kill shot to improve aim.Battery Life: It doesn't matter. When it's dead/dying you pop the other battery out of the charge and swap them. Takes a whole 2 seconds. Once you see the notice blinking you can do it in the middle of a fire fight and not miss a step.Productivity wise, it's still a great mouse. Has a scroll wheel that acts as the third mouse button and can also tilt it to scroll sideways. Has the good ol back button on the side that i find many people don't use to thier full potential. The only thing it's lacking is a forward button.If you do some research on the mouse you will find that it has problems with the main mouse buttons. Some of the mice will have problems due to weak springs. The problem that occurs is either they quit clicking when you hit the button or in my case they start to double or tripple click when you hit it once. This isn't the norm but it is a problem out there. If it happens, talk to logitech and after going through the run around of testing stuff the final result will put you in awe of thier customer support.Pros: Best darn thing aroundCons: No forward button, possiblity of malfunctioning buttons after a few months of hard use.Highly recommend.
Ok now I'm mad I recently bought this antenna from Home Depot about 2 days ago and paid $14.97, $16.06 w/tax and its on here for $8 what a waste. This antenna is really not worth it. The little circle is supposed to increase reception but didn't do much. After adjusting the antennas & circle in every position imaginable the channels were still not viewable. The picture colors were off & it showed double images. The sad part is I recently moved and couldn't find my old antenna so I decided to go by a new one instead of searching for the old one. I found the old one in a moving bag this morning & 1 of the antennas had been broken off I stuck it back on & that old broken down antenna works better than this one!
The solution dries too quickly on a 17" Mac screen. I always find myself using 2-3 packets until I think the screen is sufficiently free of airborn particles, fingerprints and residue left over from the sole use of polish singles.The iKlear Cleaning Kit is more than adequate for my needs, although a bit expensive for it's size. With one application, the iKlear solution and the large or travel-size micro-chamois cloth not only cleans, but indeed polishes both the screen and entire notebook casing.For me, the iKlear Cleaning Kit is the better choice.
The product basically works as billed, but......I have an older Photo iPod, probably the biggest & heaviest made. The stem has a hard time supporting it just where I'd like it, and it is easy to pull or knock it off the stem trying to adjust it (Newer & smaller iPods are held with an additional sleeve, which looks like it would be more secure). Also, the stem is not really long enough to locate it ideally in either of my cars. Try to test drive one on your iPod & your car before buying.
I couldn't be happier with this remote. It was easy to progam (using the manufacturer's website nd an included USB cable) and it also learns any other miscellaneous functions you might need to transfer from your old remotes.I have tried other universal remotes, but they never did the trick....there was always a function or two I couldn't get to work correctly.As for the Xbox 360 functions, it is preprogramed when you purchase the remote. It makes streaming music from your PC easy as you can navigate the dashboard on the Xbox 360 system easily using the provided directional pad and A, B, X and Y buttons.I paid about $129, but I have seen it in other locations for about $100, so shop around.It is definitely worth the price.
I bought this card to use in a Linux (Ubuntu version 8.1) PC. Linux recognized it and loaded a driver, but it didn't work right. I switched to the NDIS wrapper and used the NDIS driver that came with the card, and it started working, but not with WPA2.
I recently purchased a backup BP-511A battery "by Canon" from Amazon.com.I noticed it looked different than the one that came with my 40D when I ordered it, but it said "by Canon" so I ordered it anyway.The BP-511A pictured on Amazon is black with white lettering painted on it. Is this even a Canon product?The one that came with my 40D is dark grey and has Canon lettering etched into the top of the battery.When I received the battery I immediately thought something was wrong.It was a black battery with NO writing on the top, "sealed" in a flimsy "Canon" package.Upon further inspection I noticed the package could be slid open easily.I looked at the underside of the battery and there were Canon stickers, but no number etched in the box like my original.The battery cover had the battery charge indicator, so I think that was the only real part included.I don't think Amazon should sell or allow the sale of batteries that are questionable like these. I'm pretty sure they are not "by Canon".Another user even posted pictures below the battery showing how to tell fakes.Come on Amazon, fix this mess.
This card worked without issue in both my Amazon Kindle and my Canon SD850 IS.Formatted space comes out to 7.5GB on both devices.Speed seems fine. It would be nice if this one came with the USB reader like the 16GB one, but both devices I use it with don't require it.
These earphones are very economical yet produce wonderful sound. The design fits the ear very comfortably, while blocking out unwanted noise from entering the ear. This design allows the user to listen to music, lectures or anything else at a lower level than conventional earphones, protecting the eardrums, while not losing out on sound quality. I most recently used them on a flight and had no problem drowning out the sounds of the jet engine and the baby a few seats away. I'm very happy with this product.
this is my fourth scanner i have purchased over the years and i finally found an excellent scanner for photos and particularlly for slides.i highly recommend this model scanner.
This is exactly what I wanted. Lightweight, easy to use, sharp focus and compact. I haven't used it in the rain and hopefully I won't have to but it's good to have that option. I bought these as for travel when space is at a premium and they fit that bill well.
I picked one of these up 3 weeks ago and I love it. I can't say enough about the picture quality. I drool when I look at the HD channels. It really is an entirely different experience than watching normal TV. I did a good deal of research and went with DLP over LCD, Plasma and I'm extremely happy with my choice. If you're a sports fan, you should get one NOW. Football games look especially good. The menu system on the TV is easy to use and you'll be up and running in no time. I paired mine with an HD cable box with built in DVR and I'm in heaven. Highly recommend it.
The build quality of this cable is decent, but you can get the *exact same picture quality* from a similar 8' HDMI cable and spend less than $4. Of course if you have more money than sense, feel free to purchase this.
The new Thumper Mini Pro 2 Personal Massager isn't as good as the original. The new one overheats and shuts down to quickly(30min) The original one went for an hour with no problem. It isn't as strong as the original.
was pleasantly surprised that it works just like a new one. I enjoyed the savings from buying new also. I will order again from this site.
I have owned and used these "Quiet Point" earphones for about 2 months. I have used/owned standard Ipod earbuds and Shure (in the ear) E-4's and like these much better than Ipod earbuds and the E-4. For working outside or walking etc, I must admit that the E-4 are best. Long time use does cause some ear fatique from the cups on the ear. I wear them at work in the office a lot because there is a women in the office whose laugh and constant banter drives me crazy. These block her out with only a little volume to the music. Compared to BOSE the noise cancelation is not quite as good, especially for just conversation. But Audio-Technica only claims 85% cancelation and I would bet that is about right on. I work in Bush Alaska traveling to about 20 Eskimo villages and ride small airplanes two and three times a week. These phones really, really work, they may not comcel out all the noise but with the Ipod on low it is a very comfortable listening experience and I miss no audio. Personally I prefer the sound quality to BOSE, straight up. With the noise concelation/power off, the phones are not quite as clear and precise but still better than the earbuds. I have probably 40-50 hours on the same AAA battery and you can't get that from the BOSE, they really do work when the battery is not in. The case is great and holds several batteries. For the $130 or so I paid for there is no question they are the Biggest Bang for the Buck. . For outside work, sports or really on the go, I would recommend the E-4. But for airline, travel or inside or if you are looking for something to compare to the BOSE over the ear earphones I HIGHLY recommend giving these a try. Great product. FYI first review ever, I like them this much
I installed the PVR 350 in Windows 2000 platform and like other comments have found the product useless. Every time I try to start the program Windows completely crashes out.I do not have any software installed that the technical support say might conflict, I have updated various drivers as recommended and I dont even have Windows media player installed yet as some previous comments suggest this could cause problems.I eventually managed to get it working by loading the software on to the same machine but on the windows xp platform.However I have other software that doesn't seem to like XP therefore I am forced into using my computer with a dual boot to run both windows 2000 and XP.I can't recommend this product to anyone with windows 2000However If you want constant headaches then this is the product for you!
These are the best photo protectors I've ever used!! They are so durable! the pictures slide in easily - front and back so no doubling in one slot. I want to stock up so I can have some to fill up for the rest of my family's history. Great product!!!
I'm on my second unit and it freezes playing when in the middle of a movie. Brand new unit out of the box. Second unit does the same as first. The whole Mintek product thing must be a scam. This one is less than 24 hours old and 15 minutes into the first dvd the same thing happened. It's going back to the store. I'm sorry that I was sucked into the cheap price and great features. TOO BAD IT SIMPLY DOESN'T WORK!I'd rate it a zero but that option isn't available! [...]
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
I own the 2nd Gen Nano - 8GigThe transmitter does a good job of sending the signal to my stock stereo in my Nissan Sentra. It even works on the stations that are already receiving a radio signal. It provides a good charge to my Nano while plugged in. The only problem that can get annoying is the "S" static you hear with certain songs. The transmitter seems to exaggerate the "S" sound on certain songs which can make your favorite song very difficult/impossible to listen to. From what I've read online, this seems to be a common problem with FM transmitters. Changing the EQ settings on your iPod will help a little but not enough to overcome hearing the static at normal listening volume. I would only suggest this product if you don't plan on switching out your stock stereo deck. There are plenty of products out there that can be plugged into the back of aftermarket stereo decks. Not to mention, most new decks have the aux input hole in the front.
Just got it yesterday, I'm in awe whenever I use it. DVD's are great, and saves a ton of desk space. On XP Pro, had a little trouble loading the drivers through the ViewSonic Wizard, but went back and installed them through device manager later. No biggie. Didn't hook up the speakers, but connected the cable in case I want to use them with my laptop. ... Love this monitor...
The Harmony 880 was recommended to me by my Digital Handyman that set up a new TV and AV system in my home. Since I had TiVo and Satellite TV, I was juggling 4 remotes and I was regretting getting all my new equipment, since all my family members were utterly confused. He suggested the Harmony 880 remote and I've been ecstatic about it since. It even controls the TiVo buttons which most other universal remotes do not. It is so simple to program and their customer support is fantastic (if you ever have a problem with set up like I did with an older dvd player that wouldn't cooperate). Even my 7 year old can now watch TiVo, switch to watch a DVD and then switch to play Wii without my help. It's a high price tag, but totally worth it.
I purchased the film to use at my wedding. Although I received it quickly and have no complaints on timing or shipment.The photos came out horribly. All the photos are yellowish and have no definition. I tried a different package hoping to get better results with no luck.I am very disappointed considering this was purchased for such a special event.
I bought a 20pk of Lenmar 2000mAh batteries 18 months ago and I've used them moderately for that time and they still preform pretty well. These are not stellar batteries, I've thrown 3 or 4 out over the months b/c they wouldn't hold a charge properly. If these batteries were a little creeper they would be a good deal; as they are now, I suspect they are just a OK deal.
This is a very good lens for the price. The optics are excellent. The only downside is that the autofocus speed is relatively slow.
It is made of plastic, so it is lighter (a good thing for me). I have had this product for about a year or two, and the ink hasn't run out. I use the pen somewhat frequently, also. perfect for what I use it for.
This product works for me. I'm always worried bout dropping it and/or getting scratches on it. But this item helps. The reason it got a 4 instead of a 5 was because it has a plastic part which covers the screen,which is helpful, but sometime i wonder if it scratches the screen itself. Something to remember, DO NOT TAKE OFF THE PLASTIC, the plastic that covers the screen when you first get it. I suggest not taking it off. I did on my first ipod and that got scratched up bad. But overall, this product does help. It doesn't make it that much bulkier, but im willing to put a little bit of bulkiness on the line over scratches and potentially breaking my ipod. But thats just me...
The HP Brochure and Flyer Paper is a good product but I would consider this paper to be more semi-glossy than actual glossy paper. It's a cross between matte and glossy. For supposed glossy paper, the finish is a bit dull and doesn't have the luster that my other glossy media has. However, the quality of the paper is pretty good. But just keep in mind that if it's a shimmery or shiny type of paper you're looking for, this isn't it.
I purchased this primarily to move files between the desktop and laptop I use in my classroom. After less than a month the drive stopped working entirely, so I exchanged it for a new one. The second one stopped functioning after less than 2 weeks. It was great while it was working, but very unreliable.
This cheap tripod works great if you want to set your camera up and never move it. I have a top heavy Sanyo Xacti and it topples over very easily on this tripod and getting angles out of its short legs is sometimes difficult. Overall it's not a bad product. It successfully holds the camera up and is easy to cart around. Do NOT expect to be able to get a lot of flexibility out of the legs they're just not long enough.
Got this thing to sync my Sony Ericson P800 phone. It works for the most part but, in a round about sort of way. Typically, it tells you the connection failed but, then immediately afterwards in another pop up, says it established a connection. Other times I have had to reboot my computer before a connection could be established. I have also had to reinstall the driver on several occasions even though I had not made any changes to my system. It just seems to poop out after a couple of months.Otherwise, when it does make a connection which is about 90% of the time, it works very well.
It was a great, cheap investment! I really found that these are just as good as any other HDMI cable!!!!
I took over 5000 photos with this camera, it is fun, easy to use and delivers beautiful images, here follows the strong and weak points in my opinion:Pros:Large pentaprism viewfinderNice photosTop LCDGood solid constructionPleasant to operateDecent kit lensUse AA batteriesCons:Slow auto focus in low lightLoud shutter releaseNo sensor cleanerNo image stabilisationAuto white balance poor in incandescent light
i bought this to get free shipping on an order that was just below the free shipping limit. Haven't used it much but it does what its advertised for :)
A great way to store your pictures and music files. Easy to use, very portable and for the price it's a great deal.
This product does not work very well. The main issue is that the cord does not stay in the little hook spots. As a result, my headphone cord does not stay on its "manager". Also, the product was way over priced. You are better off using half a pencil and some duct tape...
I bought this lens in May for my brand new Rebel XT. I used it on a vacation mainly, and am pretty dissapointed. I'm no pro, or even skilled amateur, but I do know the lens is not giving me quality shots.The autofocusing is slow, and af or manual shots aren't very sharp at any zoom. There seems to be a fingerprint on one of the inner lenses that indicates poor quality control to me.I wanted a good, all around lens before building a real lens collection of different types. I guess this would fit the bill, if it took sharp pictures. I wouldn't pay more than $150 for this lens again.
this is an okay product that serves the needs to protect a mini dv camcorder and many other digital cameras. however it does not have a handle on top of the case, which is rather inconvenience.
My husband loves it he can go running and listen to his music without have anything in his hands to hold.
it works fine for a while,but after a few weeks if you play it too loud the speakers blow out. There's no video display so you have to sit there and keep skipping to find the song you want. Sometimes if you skip to often the thing will shut itself off. If you put in your binder during the school day like i do the headphones will break. Don't waste your money your better of spending the extra $50 on a mini.
Air in cans are very compressed. Very useful for getting dust and other crap off your desk that is too small to pick up with hands. Overall a very good product. Would highly recommend, especially since you're getting a deal buying it in bulk.
Dell likes to mount its cooling fans with cheap rubber mounts that give way in a couple of years. In the last 12 months, I 've had to replace the mounts on 8 servers, each with 2 cooling fans each, and I used these. They work really well, they are cheap, and are easy to thread into the mounts. Keep a fist-full on hand.
I find this a great product. I used to ahve a low-line Dual, and I never had a clean bass sound. Now it is crisp, and I just love the sound quality. The only problem that I have is the lack of some really sweet features like the USB, and it only has a 3-band EQ. the screen is not really hi-res, but looks very cool. I am overall very happy with this product.
I purchased Tamron AF 70-300mm LD lens for Canon over a month ago. The first roll of film was a bit of disappointing. I liked colors but some pictures lacked sharpness (fuzzy). After that I purchased introduction photography book published by Kodak and read it. Gained knowledge was invalueable. I used tripod and Kodak Gold 200 color print film. Pictures were developed on 5x7 photographs at York Photo Labs. All pictures of second roll turned out very nice and sharp (especially considering 200 film on 5x7 pictures). I even made picture of caterpillar in macro mode at 300 mm and f/8 and this turned out very nice as well. All pictures (including ones taken at focal length of 300 mm) turned out very nice. Ultra telephoto lens is demanding but wide-angle lens is forgiving. You have to consider it when you use telephoto lens. You need solid technique; otherwise, you might be disappointed if you take handheld pictures with lower shutter speeds. It is pretty hard to make sharp pictures even at 1/250 shutter speed and 200mm. Tripod works well though. The larger focal length the harder it gets. I would not feel comfortable with anything slower than 1/250s. Some people mentioned that f/8 gives better results. That is true pretty much for any lens. But at this aperture you need tripod when using ISO 100 films unless you are in sun. If you can't use tripod but you want to use this lens then you might use faster films (IS0 200 or ISO 400) to reduce camera shake. Build quality is good and great warranty gives you peace of mind. Customer service is quick too (don't worry my lens is not broken but I had some technical questions to Tamron). This lens is also sold as Nikon AF 70-300mm ED and users seem to enjoy it as well (even though they pay 100$ more). Focusing is kind of slow, especially in low-light conditions and at larger focal lengths (i.e. 300 mm). You can't blame lens for it because camera does focusing. At this low amount of light and narrow angle (7 degrees - camera gets not much lights through lens). It is not Tamron but nature of telephoto lens. This is why camera haunts in low-light conditions. Lens comes with lens hood (lens shade) so you don't have to buy one for this lens. Overall, I am very pleased with pictures and expect even better pictures on ISO 100 films and 4x6 prints. Use tripod as much as possible. Also cable release is recommended to reduce camera shake. Great lens for the money. Period.
It has a DVD +/- record DVD drive as the title suggests but the specs have listed otherwise, also its screen is 1280x800, wide format. The photos you get when you click on the above image are also for a different Averatec laptop, although the photo above is correct.This is the second Averatec laptop that I have purchased and I am happy with what I got for the prices I paid. The cases are a bit cheap and have warped a bit from the heat of normal opertation, otherwise they have performed flawlessly. If they cost more I would have to knock a star or two off, but for this price you cant beat them. Mobile PC magazine had a good review of this exact model which you can read at Averatec's web site, www.averatec.com
To me, yes it is. The DX7590 is all the DX6490 should've been in the first place. This camera is packed with features. There are 14 scene modes. Scene modes are pre-programmed settings by Kodak for different situations like "party" (for indoor photos of people), "backlight" (use when the light is behind the subject of the photo instead of behind the photographer), "children" (for photos of kids in bright light),"self-portrait", "manner /museum", "flower", "fireworks", "text, "beach", "snow", "night landscape", "night portrait", "close up", and "landscape". On these modes the camera does all the work, sets aperature, shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation and film speed. If the camera shows that you need the flash, use it with these scene modes. I really don't use those for I am trying to become a better photographer and I have been using the "PASMC" modes (more on those later). There are also five more modes to choose from and they are auto, sport, portrait, video and the aforementioned PASMC (manual) modes. For auto you control whether or not to use the flash and the exposure compenstion. For portrait and sport, you control just the flash. The "PASMC" modes you control just about every thing. the "P" mode you control the flash and exposure compensation and the camera adjust the aperature (how wide the lens opens to let light in the camera) and the shutter speed (how long the shutter stays open to let the light in), the "A" mode you control flash and exposure along with the aperature the camera control the shutter speed. The "S" mode you control the shutter speed, exposure amd flash, the camera control the aperature. The "M" mode is where it gets interesting. You control everything. The aperature, shutter, flash, film speed(iso) and the exposure meter acts as a light meter to tell you if the shot will be underexposed or overexposed but does not prevent you from taking the picture. Finally the "C" mode is where you can saved your favorite camera settings and they will remain even after you shut the camera down or switch modes.The Dx7590 is faster at start-up and resetting between shots. There is what Kodak calls "Exposure Bracketing". That is when you take a series of shots (3) at different exp levels when you're not sure if the lighting is right. You have 2 different burst modes, a macro and a landscape mode (to use outside of the scene modes), 10X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom for a total of 30X zoom, a choice between fine and standard file compression, 5 megapixels instead of 4, and so much more.I'm so getting tired of typing so I'm going to wind this review up. To me the DX7590 is a wonderful upgrade from the DX6490. Well worth the purchase in my opinion. Or, if you're in the market and wondering which one to buy...I'd recommend the DX7590. I have both and I'm gonna keep them.
Good value. Fast Ship. Does the job! Audio jack cables lengths app. 1 1/2 feet longer than end connectors. Vga terminals not snug but tighten down fine. All in all satisfied!
Great price for such a great product. You just plug it into a USB port and you can start transferring files right away. There are no pesky software installations or long loading time periods. Its small and compact but extremely sturdy. The cap is firmly attached however it did not come with a laynard to wear around you neck, the laynard that was provided looks like something that you wear around your finger.
Cables are cables and these cables for the price work. They were the best priced cables that I could find and they clicked in and work as I expected them too.
Easy to use, works just fine in three different cars. I bought for myself but gave it to my college daughter who uses it on her weekend commutes. Both of us found the audio was a bit washed out, somewhat mushy overall--not nearly as clear as a good sounding FM station. I adjusted the equilaizer to max high end sound which helped some.Great value as bought on Amazon for $38. Looking for another better sounding for my TL, which has limited access to the lighter socket. We've had it 4 weeks now and no problems.
No issues with the card. Work perfectly and didnt have any trouble is copying photos. I would recommend this product.
Cannot complain about this gps for the price I paid.The Bad: Does not work for me inside. Doesn't have Bluetooth or text to speech. It also only has ~900,000 waypoints (after a firmware update). Also during a guided trip if you go off course it keeps wanting you to turn around and get back on course. The re-routing is not the best.The Good: Outside and in the car it works very well. It acquires and keeps its signal well. The navigation is very intuitive and fast (very few clicks to do most things). The directions to destinations are very good (most are the same as Google maps). With the new firmware update it tells you what time you should get to your destination along with how long it will take and how many miles.It does run Windows CE. If you don't install their software it shows up as a flash drive on your PC desktop. For the more tech savvy you can add a 2GB SD card and you can do some very fun things (search the internet to see).
Great earphones. However, the silicon earbud cushions when they are lost or wear out cannot be replaced, and you have to toss the headphones. Also, mine at least fall off easily. Makes them good for a few months of regular use, then dispose. A bit pricey for limited lifetime use. If it came with more replacement earbud cushions would be five star product.
Back in November, I tried version 1 of this product. And I wrote a review saying that many of its features just did not work.In addition I wrote that Netgear tech support never responded to any of my email requests for support, and that was six months ago. Their website said allow one day.Anyway, they have now released a firmware update. And all the problems I previously complained about are gone now. For example, it now works with Citrix and the error messages are now in "better" EnglishProduct seems to work fine out of the box. No complaints. I give it 4 stars and not 5 because the print server part of this product is pretty useless unless you happen one of the few printers it supports. And because of their continued horrible tech support.
I just purchased my first DSLR camera and was a little reluctant to start using filters right away, but after using this filter all I can say is wow!!! I paired it with my canon eos rebel T3i and the pictures look amazing! Tiffen has been around for a long time and you can certainly tell by the quality of their filters! I would definately recommend this to anyone who is ready to try something new with their camera!
I got this mouse when it first came out to replace my microsoft bluetooth mouse that came with the keyboard set way back when. I did not like this mouse, it seemed to slide better on a mousepad but battery life was horrible.. I dont understand that some people are happy with the ONE FULL DAY charge.. My microsoft mouse runs on 2 rechargable AA batteries that last over a week or two.... And the mouse is almost the same for me atleast.
Seems to be very good quality. I bought it and cut it into a square upon which I place my Android phone to stop the annoying phone buzzing from AT&T's GSM network.
I love photography and I am still a highschool student. I bought this camera a while ago for 2 dollars with film. Ive only taken 2 photos so far but i love it. I'm only using it for special moments since each pack of film is around 30-40 dollars.
I received this item from Amazon today and had it installed and running in minutes. It's an excellent choice. Basically what it does is allow you to hook up a computer that doesn't have a network card or ethernet connector to a network (including to an internet modem). - I had removed the network card from my older Dell Dimension in order to upgrade it by installing a USB 2.0 card in that slot. - This D-Link adapter makes the network card unnecessary. I installed the D-Link adapter between a Belkin Pre-N wireless router & my computer. - Works Great!!
This Caller ID is HUGE!!! Definately worth getting if your eyesight is failing like mine. The display is bigger than any of the cordless phones that I have in my house. No more squinting at tiny telephone displays for me.
This is my almost six-year-old son's first real computer game and he loves it. He has loved the I SPY books, and the concept translates really well to an interactive computer game. He has been a Montessori student, and hasn't used the computer or electronics very much, so he's not as savvy as some kids are when it comes to gaming. However, he was instantly engaged, and finished his very first game--which takes quite a while. Although I had to coach him some on how to "mouse over" to get clues revealed, it is very intuitive and well done. He especially liked when objects became animated when he guessed them correctly. I would highly recommend.
I searched locally and searched online for a decent radar detector as mine finally stopped working. After a long search I came to find the V955. It has most of the radar bands which I like and it has some customized features. I like that it mutes after a couple of beeps my old one did not have that. The only thing that I wish was that the red display was blue or could be changed to blue since my car interior has blue lighting.
I didn't need anything fancy. Just some headphones. Any headphones. And I didn't want to spend more than $10. So when I saw these puppies with a name I recognize and respect, I picked 'em up.I don't rave about a lot of purchases. I'm not proud of all that many. But this one? Wow. The sound that comes out of these rival some $30 headphones. And sure, the style is a little dated. They don't look that flattering. But the bass is so nice and the noise cancellation remarkable. Frequency response is a generous 16Hz-22kHz, unheard of in this price range.I've bought cheap headphones in the past. You name the style, I've tried them. Ear-huggers, buds, and others like these. Nothing I've owned before sounds better. I've listened to bulky professional headphones and they obviously sound terrific, but for portability and the price you can't beat these.
These headphones have a very clean, detailed studio sound, yet are easily driven by an iPod, even a Nano. They sound really good with an iPod and a FiiO mini amp. They're not exactly pocket size, but fold down to be a reasonable inclusion in hand luggage. Not inconspicuous, but not too nerdy looking, at least at home. Not quite as sweet sounding as my AKG 340's from the 70's with two way speakers and electrostatic ribbon tweeters, but the Sony's don't require ten pounds of headphone amp and an extension cord. I have quite a few pairs of headphones, but I listen to these the most.
Originally, I had very negative things to say about this product--namely problems with scanning chrome. Well, it took a couple of attempts over the past three years, but Nikon's support crew did a fantastic job once I convinced them of the problem, and they absorbed the entire cost of the repair (which was almost half the cost of the scanner).In other words, Nikon stands behind its products. And you can't beat that. Buy it.
This Bag should have Olympus on it. My Olympus 4000 digital camera fits right in and it's snug too..
I am currently on a family plan and therefore do not have access to buying points directly from Microsoft as only the administrator has that option. the digital codes from Amazon are a good alternative, and is much faster than driving to the store. Not to mention that if you would rather not give your credit information to Microsoft, this is a safe option.
I've gone through 2 pair of these. I like the design and the fit of them even though I'm not a fan of in the ear/bud earphones.However - the headset portion that folds and fits over the head is made of the most brittle plastic I've ever had on a pair of headphones. I thought the first break was a fluke. The second pair died as the first - to a break in the plastic that fits over the head as I was putting them on.Careful as you may be - these WILL break.
Month or so after buying it, one of the legs "slips" like loose ball lock or something. I can use it at half height with no problems.Not for heavy cameras.
It works better than the cat5 cable I previously had, and I received it a day earlier than estimated so I'm impressed.
The big caveat: As others have mentioned in their reviews, you can't mix and match between S-Video and RCA items. Everything has to be one, or the other. Stupid, but workable.Other than that, it works great. We're running it on RCA devices and only have a 27" TV, so we're obviously not too concerned with picture quality, but we haven't notice any drop in that department. Can't be beat for the price, especially considering you can't touch one at Best Buy or Radio Shack for this price!
The promise of having all your DVD ready for playback is really appealing to me. Well with this machine this only works if you have a separate printed directory with the DVDs in the machine and the slot number they are in.I bought a refurbished unit. This machine is supposed to recognize the titles of the DVD's, and for the ones it cannot recognize you can plug in a standard Keyboard and type the titles yourself. Well out of 200+ titles in my library it only recognized about 10, so I had to type the names of the rest... not a big deal since you can use a normal keyboard. For 200+ DVD it took me about 3 hours.After about a month, out of the blue all the typed names were erased. After a search on the internet I found that this is a somewhat common issue. I called Sony and had the unit replaced (by another refurbished unit, ofcourse).I got the new (refurbished) unit and went ahead and typed all my DVD titles again, and well... after a few weeks everything was erased again.I gave up and will trash the unit as soon as I find a replacement with similar features.By the way, Sony customer/technical support is really really bad. I concur with the other posters here saying that each time you call them, you have to explain the whole thing again.
I went looking for the right case for this device, and this is what I found to be best:Case Logic Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black)(Case Logic PHDC-1)^ that case does not have room for the power adapter, but offers a very nice fit for the actual unit -- spacious enough to absorb the shock from a drop, and not so snug as to put constant tension on the zipper. I looked at many camera cases, GPS cases, and hard drive cases to reach that conclusion.Also, a word of warning: the moment you add that case to your cart, it may ask if you want to order the updated version of that item (EHDC-101) -- don't do that, because the updated version has different dimensions.If you are looking for a case that fits the power adapter (and possibly other stuff) as well, then you might want to consider:Case Logic TBC-304 Compact Camcorder/High Zoom Camera Case (Black)^ that case was able to fit the recorder, a spare tape, and the power adapter.
Just letting everyone know, buy the manufacturer's product and expect the best. I have tried third party batteries in the camera but was sorely disappointed in the duration per charge. With the original Nikon EN-EL3e battery I was shooting close to 1500 shots on a charge. With the generic stuff I was only able to get 500 - 700 shots per charge (gave away to the inlaws). Generic replacements are fine for the casual shooter but if you are serious then stick with the OEM battery the Nikon EN-EL3e. You wont be sorry!!!
I've purchased 80 of these printers and have been quite happy with them. They are a great business solution and provide better speeds, and much better reliability than the HP all-in-one printers. The use of laserjet tech. improves the problems with jamming and ink drips that you get with inkjet printers.The biggest downfalls to these MFC's are short-life drums, and a drastically different result with how long toner lasts compared to Brother's claims. They claim up to 6,000 pages when we find that it is actually 2-3,000 at 5% coverage.Great printer for the price and the best all-in-one we've used over the last few years.
It's easy to use and I love the results. In the first week I took pictures of my pets, my flowers, a parade and fireworks. They all came out great! With the zoom and fast reaction time I took shots that were impossible on my old digital and my old 35 mm.
I find the fingerprint reader reliable and very, very handy. In addition, the standard layout keyboard has a nice typing feel...not too mushy nor clicky. I like the wireless mouse for its simplicity (no side buttons) and it fits my hand well.I would only remove a star because the special intellikeys (assignable keys) are not that well designed: They need to be pressed too hard and the top of the keyboard gives (bends) a little). The volume control keys are particularly bad.
I bought this item for the region free capacity and am pleased with it except for one irritating thing that contunually happens. When I am watching a DVD the player pauses sound and video for a split second before every chapter change. It is annoying the crap out of me. Does anyone else have this problem or am I the only one. If so, does anyone know how to remedy it?
This is one of the worst telescopes i ever owned.The instructions are extremely confusing, and the mount shakes in the smallest breeze. The finderscope barely works, and it comes with two cheap, plastic eyepieces and mediorce optics. I would reccommend getting a six inch dobsonian telescope from celestron or orion instead of this christmas trash scope
There's not too much to say about this one, it does what the box says it does. The lights are bright, durable, and easily mounted. The sound sensor leaves something to be desired, but after you get it tuned in, it seems to work decently.
This battery pack boosts back up time substantially. The documentation that comes with the battery pack says that you should use the included 3.5" "floppy" disk to load a MS-DOS (pre-Windows) program to tell your XL series UPS that it has an additional battery pack attached. I had no computer with a floppy disk drive and have not used MS DOS since the 1980's. APC support directed me to a FTP Internet download version of the MS DOS program. What I discoverd on my own is that the Business Edition of the UPS Powerchute that comes with XL series UPS's has the ability to set the number of battery packs. Why hide the best method of configuring the battery pack and force customers to use an ancient process to do the same thing?
This keyboard it is great for a accounting work, very comfortable keyboard, working more than 10 hours a day on computer is soft to type with a great comfortable design
I bought this digital camera one month ago, I am still thinking it is the coolest thing I ever bought on internet!Everything is fine with this little thing! perfect for me! love it!
Excellent Hard Drive , I build a new Computer and installe it ; and it runs very smooth and stable.
I'm amazed. I was able to set it up and negotiate through the instruction manual with no problem. As a fity-eight year old physician I usually spend a lot of time using bad language before anything works. This was by degree a pleasant experience for me. And it actually works!
Just like the description, very compact, size of a stamp. Works really well with Nikon Coolpix 3700.
I know what you're thinking: "$500.00 for a single, stinking cable!?" Well, let me tell you what this bad boy can do, and then make your decision.First, don't be fooled by the simple images on the product page. The ends look like simple RJ45 connectors, but somehow they fit into the following plug-ins: RJ45, Bluetooth headsets, car cigarette lighters, 110V wall outlets, RJ11 connections, and every single UPS every created. This puppy conducts AC, wind, electromagnetic, static electricity, DC, Earth Wind and Fire, solar, and the sheer awesomeness of Brian Johnson from AC/DC. Enough of the technical specs; let me tell you the possibilities of this cable.After hooking up my DVD player, my 6-port router, my VCR, my DirecTV satellite, and my Wii (yes, all with this one cable!), not only did everyone on my block suddenly have a LAN connection capable of fiber-optic speeds, but I was able to play a record in my DVD player, DirecTV is now receiving live NFL Sunday Ticket broadcasts from the 2030 season (Go Bears!), and my penis picks up a wireless signal whenever I'm within ten feet of the house.On top of all that, my stereo now goes to eleven!!! This is a can't-live-without product. Buy it now; it's well worth the price.
This very thin, lightweight cooler works very well. It does not add bulk or weight and only requires a USB connection. A definite must-have for anyone who uses their laptop on their, well, lap!
bought this for my sidekick lx 2009, still functions right and is great. get this or a 2 gb card ,for a similar price.
As an owner of a Sony VAIO GRT series laptop with a 3.06 GHz processor, heat generation has always been a problem. This computer consumes as much as 140 watts, often requiring multiple internal fans to accelerate and decelerate to exhaust the heat. With the Targus X-Stand, cooling is far more efficient, requiring less fan usage and less electricity.While increased comfort and noise reduction are the primary reasons for getting a notebook stand, improved energy consumption is a major plus. Not only do the fans engage less often, but electrical consumption is reduced at lower temperatures. Hence, with all things being equal, a cool laptop will use less electricity than a hot one. The temperature dependence of electrical resistance is one of the reasons server farms consume about 1/3 of their total electricity through air conditioning alone.For road warriors, the Targus Mobile X notebook stand is the ideal cooling stand choice. As it folds up to 6.4" x 1.6" x 1.5", it is significantly smaller than other stands. When the two telescopic major arms collapse and fold together with the two minor arms, the stand can fit into a shirt pocket. Yet despite its diminutive size, the stand easily supports my eight pound laptop with 16.1" screen.Another plus that I did not initially consider was improved wrist position. The extra fifteen degrees makes a big difference when working several hours at the keyboard. Not only do my hands and wrists feel better, but my typing speed increases. With benefits of improved comfort, energy conservation and noise reduction, the Targus X stand is a fantastic productivity tool.ProsReduced heat generation and energy consumptionNo moving partsImproved wrist angleLightweightRugged precision designPortable & compactAdjusts to any size laptopConsCan't use on lap or any non-flat surface
This may be a brilliant device, it seems smartly made. However, for me it is almost useless. Living in Los Angeles (westside, venice) means there are almost no empty spots on the radio dial. Griffin has a a chart on their website with recommended frequencies. For LA they list 3, 2 of which don't work for me, there's heavy carryover from other stations. The third is OK 60% of the time. If you live in LA, definitely look into alternatives.
My "ideal" installation:TV &lt;-> 1ft cable &lt;-> HDMI wall plate &lt;-> 25ft cable &lt;-> HDMI wall plate &lt;-> 3ft cable &lt;-> receiver &lt;-> 1ft cable &lt;-> DVRThis cable just wasn't up to the config above. To get an acceptable picture at all, I had to directly connect the TV to the DVR with this cable, and then I still saw artifacts and occasional signal drops.Replaced with a 22awg cable from Monoprice, which cost a couple bucks less and works perfectly in the configuration described above.
Replaced my 40 gig hard drive with this WD 160 gig 8 mb cache hard drive. It is a great drive for about $100.
One day I discovered that my 19" Sony Trinitron FD CPD-E400 was dead and Sony wanted at least [money amount]to repair it, plus S&H; there and back. I loved my Trinitron FD, but I thought I'd try to find a replacement for less than getting it fixed. After several DAYS of serious looking, I finally settled on the NEC FP912SB.After using the monitor for 2 days, I can already tell you that I'd consider the image quality of this monitor to be identical to my old Sony. In fact, I have to give NEC bonus points for their NaViSet software, which allows you to adjust your monitor settings from within Windows. The software will also put up test patterns so you know your settings are right - a very handy feature.This monitor also has quite a few more display controls than my old Trinitron FD. You can even adjust the color in each of the corners of the screen. I've never seen this before, but it could be helpful when the monitor starts to age.When I say that the video quality is excellent, I mean it. As a Web Developer/Programmer and I spend ALL of my time at work, and a good portion of my time at home, in front of the PC (probably 65+ hrs/week). I am VERY picky when it comes to image quality because I do a lot of work in Photoshop making images for Web sites, so my colors have to be spot on.This monitor is a perfectly flat screen, just like the Trinitron FD, as it uses the aperture grille technology (yes it has the two lines).My only complaint about this monitor is that it is only made in black, no beige to match the rest of my components. This monitor is too good of a value to pass up. That and the fact that the NaViSet software was not included in the box (you have to download) made me give this 4 out of 5 stars.
I tried the expensive active noise cancelling thing in stores (including Bose) and have always been disapoited that it should be more like "Noise dampening" but definitively not "Cancelling"...same thing with this...you hear the outside world as you do when you use ear plugs (i.e. the noise is lowered) but when you play the music, particularly if you like to play it somewhat loud, then you can't really hear anything from outside! For $10 I take that over the $300+ stuff any day!! The bass is a bit strong for my taste, but I can adjust that on my MP3 player... I must warn you though, I'm not a audio file... I like a good sound, but that's about it...so if you try headphones like some people taste wines...then forget about my review...but if you want something that blocks the outside noise enough (I couldn't hear my loan mower while the music was playing, at all!!) while you listen to your music and don't want to spend a fortune, these things are great!! I'll be buying another set as soon as these die for sure!
The gooseneck is very sturdy/firm and the different positions are also a plus. Good product... not too much else to it. Plug it in, and it works!
Product came in as describe. Super clear picture quality as it's supposed to be as Monster Cable brand.
We got this because it was rated a &quot;Best Buy&quot; by a consumer magazine. We've used a few digital cameras in the past, and this camera was by far the easiest to use.The video option is great and it even captures sound! We love making little movies of our baby.Just be sure you get a big memory card to go with it, and you can take pictures and videos all day long.
I was doing a DIY sleep study, and my camcorder needed a little more infrared light to make the picture less grainy. It worked great; I got a nice bright picture.
Fair warning for those considering this for a MacOS machine: this unit DOES require installation of a special driver that may cause problems with other USB Mass Storage devices. There are better products that will still allow multiple cards at once without requiring a special driver; look for those.
Good packaging, easy installation, system recognized sticks with no problems, working like a charm . . . good stuff.
I'm sure I'm going to ruffle a few feathers when I say that I think the Zune is far more straight-forward and easy to use than the I-pod. Although I loved using the click wheel of the I-pod I did think that it was a little extravagant, and even clumsy. I also found the I-pod menu system overly complicated (though I do miss the fact that you could listen to play lists by 'recently added', 'genre' and other predetermined menus). I read a review which said the Zune was hard to turn off, but it's far easier, just hold down 'play/pause' for a moment, what's so difficult about that?The Zune's direction buttons, and select buttons are extremely intuitive. When playing music, up and down turn the volume 'up and down' (genius), forward either takes you to the next song, or moves you through the media file.The extra large screen is impressive and turning the picture horizontal maximises it's potential. When Zune receives it's full functionality I'm sure I will be watching full movies on this format on long journeys.I suppose the downside of the Zune at the moment is that Microsoft have obviously given it possibilities which it has not developed as I'm sure the approach is to look at providing new aspects to attract new users. I would therefore anticipate a good number of updates as time goes on, increasing functionality and improving both the software design and Zune functionality.Hopefully Microsoft will be a bit more consumer friendly than Apple. I had an I-pod, but when my computer hard-drive crashed Apple offered me nothing more than a replacement for almost full-price as they determined that a prior dent had probably 'damaged the hard-drive' not much good to me when my computer back-up on my hard-drive is bust too (hence me buying a Zune).I will admit that I did have a problem one day syncing my Zune. But I reinstalled/resynced my Zune and I've not had any problems since.I would therefore summarise the Zune as a very useful and functional MP3 player. The choice of this over an I-pod is probably one of preference of aesthetics and branding. Though the fact that the Zune plays in a Windows friendly media format makes me think that it is far preferable to the I-pod encoded one. Although the I-pods established branding means that more accessories exist out there which are currently compatible with I-pods than Zunes.PS As I'm probably the only person in the UK to have one I have no one to use the Wi-Fi ability with. Though I would like to be able to use that on local Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks, and a dock/speaker set would definietly be a good idea.
I wish I had read these reviews long ago. I've owned my JVC GRDF 450U for about 14 months...it worked fine...until I needed it a few days ago. I've spent hours trying to figure out what the heck I had done to cause the "lens cap error"...only to find that it wasn't me. The repair shop tells me it'll cost between $175 and $225 to fix it...plus tax. Right. Sorry I bought this camcorder...and the extended battery packs, as well as the wide angle and telephoto lens. Needless to say JVC ain't getting any more of my money.
I hook these to my laptop where I have music, dvds or a downloaded audiobook from the library. I get a great signal from all over the house as I clean. In the bathroom farthest from the signal, there is sometimes a tiny bit of interference, but all I need to do is adjust the tuner a little.Two AA batteries is not bad, either, to say that I don't have to strap a player to my hip or be limited by a format for a portable player. I used to be stuck with audio books on tape and the tapes would stop and/or make noise. I don't have to worry about that any more. And the headset is much more comfortable and sounds better than what the little portable players have.When I first set the headset up, I was worried that the signal was too hard to find and was disappointed -- UNTIL I REALIZED, when I pulled out the instructions THAT I HADN'T READ, that there was a power cord still packed in the box that was supposed to plug into the transmitter. I did as some suggested and put the computer volume on about 80% and I still have plenty of room for adjustment of the volume on the headset.I'm very happy to finally get these.
This charger was 1 cent away from being free. I only bought one, but in retrospect I should have supplied my entire family with two each at that price. Don't let the name of the product deceive you. You don't even need a Zune to take advantage of this charger. This will charge not only Zunes but any other USB device under the sun. It also looks pretty sleek. At $.01, go ahead and purchase a few hundred. You won't regret it.
I bought this charger adapter so we could charge our phones and other usb devices in the car.It works great and was a real deal at that price.
If you need this kind of cable for your hook-up, this are an acceptable, low-cost selection. Get thembefore they are sold out. No wait! There's no hurry! (I might need some more.)
I received this camera the day after I placed my order for it and was ecstatic when I finally opened it. This is a great camera for beginners like myself. The operation of it is quite simple unless you are trying to do more than take quick pictures. The only cons that I have with the camera is the reset time for the flash. It takes a few seconds for the flash to reset but I was taking pictures of my 9 month old nephew who wouldn't sit still long enough for it to reset. The view screen is excellent. When you use the flash the pictures in the view screen are awesome. It makes the background look very pure and clean. I haven't had a problem with red eye at all. All in all, I think this is a great camera and I am very satisfied. The price is excellent the quality is excellent and Amazon is excellent. In my opinion, they don't charge enough for this camera!
I was looking for an inexpensive, room-suited ipod speaker and this is what I got. The volume is loud enough, but at louder levels there is noticable vibration and some distortion. My biggest problem with this speaker is the incompatibility with my 2nd generation iPod Nano. A new dock was added I see, but the iPod cannot be played with the dock unless I hold down the top. It works fine without the dock, but it's shaky and unstable. So besides the annoyances, this is a fine speaker for the amount I paid.
This is a great camera.5 MP is good enough for some very high-quality pictures and it's a great step-up from my old camera in terms of quality.Although my one problem is that the interface for settings and other options is a bit slow and clunky. Other than that, it's a great camera for casual photography!
Plenty of room for my Canon XTi plus several lenses. I didn't want to spend too much for a new camera bag, and this definitely holds more than I need. However, I would suggest a serious look at the Lowepro Slingshot models [[ASIN: B000BAX50G]] which offer a little less bulk, enough room, and more convenience in changing lenses without removing the pack.I just finished several photo walks around Spain, and the Canon deluxe 200EG was fine, but it was inconvenient when I wanted to change lenses for different shots. A friend of mine has a Lowepro, and after watching the ease, space, and protection-- I wish I spent the extra $40 from the outset.
I've had the Zumo 550 for just over a month now and during that time it has locked-up in the power off mode multiple times while in the cradle. The only way to get the unit to power back on is to remove and re-install the battery using a 2mm hex wrench (not included). The unit does have some nice features but its lack of dependability make it more toy than tool. If you're considering a purchase check out the ZumoForums online. There are multiple accounts of new Zumos with the same problem I had. Kudos to Amazon for shipping out a replacement (I had owned the unit a few days too long to qualify for a refund, which I would have preferred.) but my discussions with Garmin and others' experience doesn't make me hopeful that this will have been a good investment.
I'm not really a photography buff, but this camera is turning me into one! After researching for a while, I decided to try out the TZ3 based on a favorable review in Consumer Reports as well as a nice combination of features, including a 10X optical zoom and a widescreen lens. I have not been disappointed! This camera makes taking quality pictures in various settings so easy. I find myself experimenting with all of the different settings and getting really great shots.I was almost scared away by some of the negative reviews here on Amazon, but I have not experienced any of the problems those people mention. Quite the opposite, as a matter of fact--this camera has very quickly become my new favorite toy!
Seems to do the job. No complaints. Not sure what all the fuss is about, but it has been ok for me.
The top of the line in surge protection outlets and I got this at a fraction of the cost. It has a phone jack as well .
Came in on time and is exactly what was needed. Used almost every day at school and work with no problems. It is very sad when you break your Wacom stylus before a test at school and the stores in the area don't carry a replacement. Was extremely pleased when this came in on time!
Just got this after going through 2 other remote control extenders (Jensen and Radio Shack) that sucked. The Next Generation product blows them away. We have our equipment in a closet about 15 ft away behind a thick wooden door and the remote (tivo hd) works better now than it did when we had the tivo in the room with us and no extender. It took &lt; 5 minutes to set up (after charging the batteries) and was super easy. If you have been shafted by poorly performing remote control extenders return them to the store and buy this one!
intel e8500 asus p5kpl-am epu 1024mb ddr3 video card sata drive8s thermaltake v3 case 8 fans cooled by corsair h50 liquid cooled with raidiator and 120fan enermax noise taker power suply 500W so far running 31 32 idle overclocked to 36 running fast and strong multi tasking gamming
well worth the [...] bucks. once you get used to using it, its a breeze
Great to be able to talk to people and still work on the computer. Reception is clear for both parties. Comfortable to wear. The cord is long enough for me, and it works well on my desk. Have one for my cell phone too so I am hands-free and legal in my car. Would like to have a soft case for it so it doesn't get tangled between calls, but I can probably buy something for it or even a ziplock bag will do.
If these things stay on your ears, you are either a dog or you have large ears. I am a normal sized female (5'4" 118lbs) was hoping to find a pair that would stay in place. These do not, although I did not spend as much of my run messing with them they did fall off frequently during the floor and weight training parts of my routine.The sound quality is awful. There is absolutely no bass. Which is essential for workouts. I am so disappointed in these headphones I have not noticed if the tangle free cord works or doesn't. First Sony product I have ever bought that was not worth the money. Do yourself a favor and keep shopping!
So far the quality of color prints have been excellent. This is a very compact model (for 4 x 6" size prints)which fits nicely on the desk next to our regular printer. Don't know yet how long the color cartridge will last giving this quality, but the initial prints have been outstanding.
This in an outstanding DLP television. Picture is still bright and clear from side angles. The HD TV picture is very good. The menus are simple and easy to navigate. We are very happy with our purchase.
Very easy to use, lightweight, perfect if you love photography. More of a starter camera, but a very good way to learn all about taking great pictures! If you are serious about photography, i would reccomend purchasing different lenses, and also lens filters (they can be relatively cheap) It enhances your pictures like you wouldn't believe!
This is my first 'big' telescope. The last I had 2 decades ago was a 3 inch refractor, if I remember correctly. The Nexstar 8SE is the 'sweet-spot' scope for portability and image quality.The first time I tried SkyAlign (choose any 3 bright spots), it failed, but that's because I entered my location wrongly. After I redid it, wham! The GoTo works all the time; it really changes the way you find things to see in the sky. Highly recommended scope!
This is exactly what I was looking for and at the price I wanted to pay.
I had to return this product, the same day it was received. The tuning function for the AM/FM radio did not work.
I have a single set top box in my basement wiring closet providing multiple rooms in the basement with TV signal. We have a few areas that are used infrequently and seldom at the same time so using this device enabled us to provide TV in multiple rooms without having to rent multiple set top boxes from our cable company. Now we just need to move the set top box remote to the room where we want to watch TV.Set up was relatively easy. I patiently waited more than 24 hours for the battery to complete its initial charge. Placing the sensor in the right place on our set top box was the most difficult part.
I just picked up an e740 and I think it's awesome. I previously had Palm and Handspring and was going to get the new Sony Clie when I saw this thing. Apparently, CompUSA just received 2 of them that same day.The screen is crisp and bright, and the chip is fast. Great features. I have not gotten the WiFi to work as I haven't been in an area with such service but it looked like it works great in the store with the demo model.The only bad side was that it stopped syncing with Active Sync after a day or so. Tried different things and finally broke down to call Toshia hotline. Great service and a real live person picked up right away. Shocked! Had me back up and going in about 5 minutest. Defintely recommend if you can find one.
Awesome item...just what I needed...fast shipping & a great seller...Thank You !!
Please don't waste your money on this cable. Buy one from Apple. Had I written this review right after I received the cable, I would have said it's great. Now that it's just past the 30-day return window, it doesn't work. When I plug my iPad Mini into it, it looks like it's charging, but when I check it a few hours later, it hasn't charged at all. The Apple cable works great, so it's not my iPad. I always used this cable at the same desk. I didn't carry it around. It had an easy life, so it had every chance possible to work well, but failed. I tried to give it zero stars, but it wouldn't let me.
this litte case is great, it is slightly hard and has plenty of space to hold the external hard drive.
Ok class.... I went out and purchased this radio knowing I was going against the reviews. I work night shift and use different headsets. I've heard people at work talking about Sony and how great they are but they weren't referring any certain one. I bought this one and it's terrible. Out of all the headsets I've had, this one gets no reception but static. I can hear the station in the background but there is so much static, it's annoying. I know the difference between DX and Local so I've switched and tried so many different things and nothing works. What others say about this is accurate. This headset would be good if you take it to the gym and toon into one of the televisions while working out.... that's it. My recommendation is thumbs down on this one.
These are my second pair of these headphones. They are the best fitting ear buds I've ever had. The last pair I had lasted me 2 years through a lot of wear and use. The high bass freq is great for commuters on trains and subways. You don't have to pump the volume to cut through the rumble of a train! I highly recommend them.
When I read all the reviews of this product I just could not believethe whinning and the carping in many of the complaints.I'm hear to tell you this purchase is my first experience with a lighted tent. Just follow the directions.For the money there is value. It worked the first time I used it.The tripod legs worked very well.I don't expect anything could work better for my purpose.
I got this today for my birthday and i was reading the reviews and everyone was moaning about the volume being low... the volume is fine ITS A PORTABLE DVD PLAYER you are not going to get the sound and volume that you would get from your home tv or theatre system!.the picture is great the volume is fine (it is a little quiet by like i stated above.)it has a swivel screen so you can swivel it in all kinds of directions. nice sleek design, my son thought it looks really nice (hes 20) and he has a polaroid one we bought him years ago (that i liked..lol)this also is a pal unit so it will play dvds from europe.you cant complain about the unit for the price its also nice and lightwieght and a good compact size.
Its almost a month since I started using this laptop. The only thing that disappointed me was Vista. It has to hang every day atleast once. Infact, the other day, I was not able to shut down the laptop inspite of pressing the power button continously. I had to disconnect the battery for restart.But all thumbs up for Toshiba. The looks are amazing especially for the price. I would have given 5 stars if I had purchased this with Windows XP. Here is a breakdown of stars:Display - 5 starsVolume - 2 starsLooks - 5 starsVista - 1 starPrice - 4 starsHardware - 4 starsBattery - 3 stars
I wish I could give 0 stars. Like many of the other reviewers, our laptop lock reset...while locked to our nightstand in a hotel room in Italy. We used the laptop lock successfully for about a year, so we were quite sure of the combination. And when we went to unlock the laptop this time, the combo didn't work. My husband began trying each of the possible 10,000 combinations, and after two hours of sitting in a hotel room instead of being on our actual vacation, we borrowed cable cutters from the hotel and cut the lock, in about 25 seconds (so the lock is worthless anyway). Back at home, he continued trying to find the combo to get the lock out of the actual computer (after trying to cut it out - didn't work) and finally hit upon the winning reset combination as 4444. This product is completely worthless and the company should be sued, especially since they are now fully aware of the defect and yet continue to sell the same product! Incredible! We didn't even try calling the company considering the response others received - I wasn't about to add to my frustration by making an expensive, international phone call as useless as the product itself. Unfortunately, we bought our lock before all these reviews popped up, but hopefully, so many customers experiencing the same problem will help future buyers.
I was not sure if I would like this camera when first purchasing, but after receiving and using it, I have only one compliant. The camera does not show or have a battery usage indicator in the display. Other than that it works fine. Takes nice pictures and the wide angle lens comes in handy when shooting those group pictures and getting everyone in the frame. For those who are thinking of buying a digital camera, this camera with 7.1MP is more than enough to enlarge pictures to 8x10 size, and will meet most of your everyday shooting needs, and it less expensive than some of the larger MP types on the market today.
After getting a new laptop I knew I needed a good mouse for gaming. I play a variety of things from FPS to RPG and this mouse was great for all of them. It was reliable and could be adjusted on the fly due to the sensitivity settings. The only thing that did not work well was the cord connecting into the USB connector. It slowly came unwound and now has come out and is not working. It was a great mouse and while I have not decided what to replace it with I know I will stay with Logitech.UPDATE: Just contacted Logitech support and they are replacing my mouse with a new G 500. Awesome Customer Support and would refer anyone to them in the future!
I had a pair of Sennheiser PX100s that sounded very good but bled a lot of noise to my co-workers and after several months the bass became distorted in one of the ears. Since the ER6i are ear channel, were selling at Amazon for $75 and the reviews were excellent I decided to try them out. They are superb first of all because they isolate me from the road noise on my commute and let all the sound come through. I would say the PX100s are a bit brighter but the ER6i are very clear as well and the bass is good. I highly recommend these especially for less than $100.
the only complaint i have is that this product feel really cheap and feels like it would break easily. The main reason i got it was to use for virtual dj and it worked just fine. so if your are looking for a dj sound card then i would recommend this.
The pros: $29.95 isn't that expensive. There is an internal pocket for business cards and a slot for a stylus or small pen. The leather is of decent quality. Workmanship appears to be thorough.The cons: There is no protection for the top, side or bottom of the machine. Also, a sheet of plastic integrated into the cover would have been smart idea since there is nothing rigid to protect the screen. This drawback is compounded by the snap button (located on the front) which must been pressed down against the screen, potentially causing scratches. The color isn't orange; it's more like a dark mustard or gold color. It is an interesting shade, but doesn't match the Visor. In addition, the Visor pops out of its brackets if you're not careful when closing the case, but this problem might go away as the leather is &quot;broken in.&quot;Summary: This is an adequate case for an acceptable price. Overall, the size isn't much bigger than the plastic cover and slipcase that comes with the Visor Deluxe package. If you're looking for something less awkward than the Deluxe case/cover, this product may tide you over until something more innovative becomes available.
Olympus 200-523 Accessory Kit for D340R es el mejor complemento si usted quiere proteger su valiosa camara, adem&aacute;s la ofrecen con una memoria de 2MB y en realidad le dan a uno una de 8MB lo cual es una economia a la hora de hacer cuentas..
I bought this player to make video CD s since I don't have a DVD burner and was surprised to find that it really does play most file types and even plays the disks my computer and other DVD players will not play because they are scratched. The only negative is the limited range on the remote.
This filter was very inexpensive at the time that I bought it and I have been using it for the past month. It prevents scratches, dirt, and the like so I would highly recommend it.
I've had this router for more than two years, and I have never had any problems. It works exactly as advertised, with no fuss, and at the prices they're selling for these days, what more can you want? My experience with this router made me a big Linksys fan (I've subsequently bought 3 other Linksys devices are all have been equally dependable.)UPDATE: my router died about one year after this review was posted (not a bad life, I guess) and I was so impressed with the first one that I bought another. Big mistake. The Cisco merger has not been kind to Linksys, apparently, because my new BEFSR41 was erratic from the moment it arrived and finally become unbearable after about a year. I finally replaced it a couple of months ago with a Trendnet BVR204 and have been very happy. I have bought about six Linksys products over the years, but never again.
This camera is not outstanding, but does have some nice features. I have had the most success with taking pictures using natural light. If you take most of your pictures outside, this would be a good camera.The different flash settings are nice and the red eye reduction works well. But, I've had trouble in general with using the flash in very dim settings. The background often comes out looking totally dark.I hate pictures that have the digital date stamped on them in the corner. This camera does that, but that option works off its own battery, not the main camera battery. I just took out the little battery and the pictures come out plain.Another thing I like is that it will not allow you to take the picture if it is out of focus. A light flashes on the inside of the viewfinder it's not focused. Then, you know you need to back up or re-adust your aim.
Considering the viewable area afforded by conventional CRTs of the same size this panel is lighter, has better contrast and has a smaller footprint making it ideal for college or high school students. I bought two, the first had to be returned and was replaced with no questions however the return shipping was delayed but was UPS' fault. I strongly recommend to any cost conscience buyer.
To start off with; I am an avid runner and have gonethrough my share of walkman's, MP3 Players, etc.The Ipod is lightweight to run marathon distanceswithout being bothersome, but packs a lot of featuresand music. I prefer the 4 Gb model because in workingout I have more than enough songs to choose, also, iniTunes you can download as many songs as you want andjust check or uncheck what you want downloaded on theiPod. The added expense and weight of the 20 or 40Gbmodel wasn't worth it for me personally. Thestrength of the iPod is the iTunes software that comeswith it. It is very flexible, allowing you to create'smartlist' that automatically sorts andupdates according to your desires/tastes (it also hasbundled CD burning software with it). Also, iTunespushes software updates to you, so you never have oldsoftware that won't work with your computer and MP3(as with Real Tunes/Samsung MP3 players). I've hadother MP3 players that I found too difficult/bulky touse, not very user friendly, or propriety formats thatwon't work with any other platform (Sony, Samsung,Rio, etc.). The downsides are the battery (8 hours on afull charge, have to replace in 12-18 months @ $100),it's not as well priced as it probably could be,and only has a handful of colors to choose from (I havethe green, my wife has the blue). But to play devilsadvocate, Apple products are more expensive generally,and usually worth the extra $; additionally, for theamount of use and pleasure I get out of my mini, I willgladly pay the $100 to replace the battery after ayear. Ask any other iPod user what they think...withouta doubt, it has drastically changed the way I listen tomusic, and I'm now a diehard fan. I'm nowconsidering other Apple products because I'm sohappy.
For the size, these are great little speakers with very good sound. They're perfect for my kids, and they're compact too.
except in plastic. That wouldn't work since i work construction and my tools share the area with my speaker box. They hold up nicely, All dented now (not their fault), but my speakers are protected and still work. Also, they cost half the price of plastic versions.
I really wanted a pair of these type glasses to watch movies on my video ipod. I figured this would be great for airplanes and long cardio workouts. So I went into Sharper Image and tried them out with my girlfriend. We were both shocked at how lousy the picture quality is. I would have been happy had the glasses produced a larger type image then just watching the ipod alone, but thats not the case. The picture was grainy and small. The earbuds that it comes with are really cheap. I will confess that maybe thats because I own Shure e4c's which are incredible though high priced. After my trial run in the store, I would tell anyone considering buying one to go to a sharper image and test this product first. I know they make a more expensive higher resolution model but thats 799.
I started out with a Classic brand CD player, and it wasn't all that great. So I found this one, and decided to get it. #1 it was good looking, #2 it had a lot of stuff that came with it, and #3 it was Philips brand, which I've heard is a company of great products.The CD player itself is pretty good. It looks nice. The headphones that come with it are okay, but I only use them occasionally. It's cool how they fold up so they take up less space when you are packing them. The remote is awesome, I always use it when I'm jogging or walking or whatever. It's very handy. The rechargeable batteries are okay as well, but they do take a lot of time to charge and they don't last forever.The ESP works very well, as does the DBB. The volume on the CD player is great, but with the remote you'd maybe have to turn it up more to be able to hear the same volume as you would without it.This is an overall great CD player.
Great inexpensive surge protector for a computer set-up or home entertainment center. Its hasnt had its surge protection skills tested yet so I dont know about that, but all I was looking for was an upgrade from my strip and more available outlets.
After only 3 years of service, my Linksys BEFSR81 was starting to cr*p out on me. It having become afflicted with seizures and advanced stages of Alzheimer's, I decided to put it into retirement.I tried a newer Linksys BEFSX41, and unfortunately the firmware was so unstable I thought that the BEFSR81, by now bumping into walls in the corner, would be a better choice.I accidently came across the ZyXEL P-334W while in a CompUSA and though, "For $29, even if it's a little slow, I could use it when traveling and staying in hotels."I don't use the wireless component because I have a WAP upstairs and the ZyXEL sits in the basement.The P-334W is _amazing_ as a home router! It is much faster than the BEFSR81 with various speedtests clocking in at about 4Mbps over the nearly 3Mbps the Linksys unit had.The P-334W has support for management via a web interface or telnet, if you like using a character-based menu screen. And if you are a real CLI-nut like me (I use Cisco IOS all day and night so you know I am into the keyboard-PAIN) this unit even has it's own CLI you could use for configuration and management.If you are used to other vendor's OSs then is does take a bit to get used to the nomenclature within the system but it's not impossible.It has a firewall which works great and I've set it up to send me morning reports about any unusual activity. This makes remote troubleshooting much easier since forewarned is forearmed ("yes, honey, I know you are having problems and everything should be ok now -- try it again.")The 2-IPSec VPN tunnels are not too difficult to setup (GOOGLE can help you find various tutorials in addition to ZyXEL's) but I wish I could VPN to the whole inside network instead of just an address on the inside network. This appears to be an industry standard in capability and I guess I should really complain for under $50; LAN VPN capability would run in the hundreds of dollars with any other vendor or even ZyXEL's higher-end boxes.It also supports DynDNS so I can easily get back to it while I'm on the road.So, it does everything it said it would. It does it very fast, and it's not terribly hard to make it do those things. Compared to some other products I've seen, this definitely earns the 5 stars.Now, if only someone would make a consumer/home SSL-tunnel appliance that will let me VPN using TCP port 443 (and not requiring GRE and other protocols that often get firewalled-out) for under $100, I would be a happy camper.
I have been using the Weiman Granite wipes for about 5 years now and I am addicted to using them almost daily.They leave a perfectly clean surface when you are done.They are totally worth the money if you want to take great care of your counters and keep them looking clean & new.
I have had two pair of these, and I am hoping to get several more (currently looking)...each pair lasted me about 1 year. I got them for only $5 each, so at that price they are well worth it to me, but I probably wouldn't pay much more due to the fact they do break. My last pair just broke today. I use them at work almost daily, so I am not surprised they only lasted about a year each. The plastic in the back is very fragile and has many stress fractures in it, but the sound quality is excellent. The sound is crisp and clear with not too much bass. I work at an architecture firm and have gotten many compliments on the style. I would highly recommend for the sound quality, but not for reliability. If you can find them for cheap (around $5) buy like 6 and just replace them when they break. The sound quality and style make it worth it.
This is one of the nicest photographic filters I've ever used. I have been an amateur photographer since I was 8 years old, and have tried many different filters and polarizers. Did I say 8 years old??? ...that was back in 1959!!! Back in the late '70's, my wife and I took the Nikon School of Photography coarse in Anchorage.This is a nice filter, smooth operation, works very well. You can see the fine green-ish coating on the lens surface. The coatings reduce flare and reflection which allows more light to pass through to the sensor/recording media. The circular orientated filter is matched to today's digital cameras, and is especially important if your camera has auto-focus.The polarizing filter reduces reflection in the scene, darkens blue sky, brightens white clouds. I also enjoy the deeper saturation of colors due to removal of surface reflections. My wife and I just toured the south-central part of our state imaging the beautiful colors of fall here in Alaska. True leaf colors show through in landscapes. Better skin tones in portraits. Even pet photos (and wild animal photos of moose, bears, and bald eagles) are inhanced due to less light reflecting from their fur/feather coats. Just remember that the polarizer cuts light by half, therefore you must compensate by increasing exposure one stop. Most cameras do that automaticlally and it is not a problem at all, just something to know and understand.I definately recommend this filter to everyone who owns a camera, both hobyists and professionals. You can't beat Hoya, especially their multi-coated and super multi-coated filters! I have other filters made by Hoya and these are very high quality. Paying for the super multi-coatings is well worth the investment.
This is a very nice lamp for the price. The one I received has a spring clamp for mounting anywhere (not in the product description). If you prefer to hang it, the clamp is easily removed.
what can i say, it's a simple, tiny keyboard... it does its job, every key works... that's about it. if you're not slamming it around and pouring soda on it, you'll be fine!
I reviewed just about all the lcd tv mounts out there, even purchased a different one before I found this one(returned the first one because of short extension, no place to place wiring). This is the only mount I could find that folded virtually flat against the wall when the tv is not in use. This is partly due to a great feature that channels the wires behind the tv which most mounts don't have. Also, very heavy duty yet very compact. Hands down the best one I could find. I'm using it for my 20" tv in the kitchen. Works perfectly, and you can't really see the actual arm when in use. Oh, also, it extends quite a ways yet folds down neatly. Wouldn't buy any other for this size tv.
These are great, high quality discs. I take a lot of shots, and delete alot of shots, and these discs keep going and going.
I love this camera! I did lots of research and checked other customer reviews before buying this camera. It is every bit as good as I expected.
loaded with options and very easy to use, the software is very good. I love that it's very small. My only complaint is extreme red eye when taking pictures of children and pets.
I have compared this lens to the equivalent kit lenses from Nikon, Canon, and Pentax cameras. It beat all those lenses in sharpness by about 50%. My friends could not believe the sharpness at 14 times magnification, compared to their lenses which were badly blurred at that magnification!I have seen the comparison, and I would say proudly; this is a top of the line lens. Cost is very practical too!
Clunky and slow yet sounds great. Oops, died after two weeks and would not give back the CD inside.
Love the keyboard but I never noticed how often I hit the space bar until I tried using this keyboard. I returned the keyboard twice thinking I just got defective units. (I like all the other buttons and the layout so much...I WANTED to get a good one!)The third keyboard I bought had the same TERRIBLE spacebar. Argh!Well, Microsoft...three strikes and you're out!It baffles me how they could release a product that had so many good things about it but in the end leaves me completely frustrated!But wait...it's a MICROSOFT product...ohhhh...NOW I get it.Bottom line: if you use the space bar a lot (like after EVERY word) you will HATE this keyboard.
It's not as powerful as my previous amp, but the audio quality is excellent and the the microphone setup for speakers made everything a snap.
Don't Bother, this product doesnt work, Only one item plugged in would work the other would not. Now it is not rocket science to hook one of these up, so I know it was installed properly. Just doesn't work.
My purpose for finding an external drive was probably different from most people's - I needed a drive that would work on Linux (SuSE, specifically), and I needed to copy files between a Linux machine and an old 8-bit MSX computer, which only accepts double-density diskettes. I'm happy to say that not only does the drive work flawlessly with Linux, I had no problem writing/reading double-density diskettes between the two machines. If you're looking for a drive that reads/writes double-density diskettes, and/or one that works with Linux, look no further
Even with the recent device software updates, the Zune has a way to go to catch up with the iPod.I believe the PC software update has been a major step backward. iTunes is so much easier to use.However, when it comes to price, the Zune 30 is the best value, over the new, flash memory based brethren, and similar iPods.
Great price and quality for this cable. I needed a 9ft or better and this was perfect. Cheapest price I found too. Great quality
I have no complaints on the VR3 which I purchased. It works great. For the price and what it does no one can go wrong at all.
Not only does this play DVD's, but it also plays CDs! It was great to bring when we went on vacation - watched videos on the plane, strapped it to the headrest for the rental car and the kids watched videos in the car and then played CD's at the hotel!
Ink cartridge works fine and was delivered promptly by Amazon. Easy to install. Only drawback is limited number of pages you can print (undoubtedly due to small size of cartridge), and limited life (about 6 months) once installed in Printer.
Warning. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.We purchased the 40gb disk version and got it home to discover (eventually) that the internal modem (analog connection) was faulty. This took a day of unpaid beta testing (yes I am angry) to work out and eventually the shop, Karstadt, in Germany refunded our money (on our second visit - the first visit they insisted we test it with a different cable). So that was two days wasted. Then we went to another shop and bought the 60Gb version. Yes, the modem worked and we could log on to the internet. Then the problems really started. The computer crashed and then recovered and each time the period of OK working was shorter until after the third crash it was crashing as soon as a connection to the internet (a different service provider each time) was made. On Monday I expect to take it back and demand a refund and waste another 4 hours of my time (after more unpaid beta testing.Do yourself a favour. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
I had given mine [that I had had for years] to a new girl friend to use on the computer I gave her. Lost the girl friend, the computer and the JBL On Tour.When I finally remembered the name, I looked on the JBL site. [no longer available] then found it on Amazon. Since I do not have a TV, we watch movies on my laptop with the strong JBL sound. I'm keeping this one
We love our new GPS system! Tells you where to go and how to get there. Has weather, traffic, hands free bluetooth. What more could you want. Microsoft is very supportive also. So far it's amazing. It has preprogrammed destinations and gets you to the nearest gas station fast. Why aren't these built into every car?
still using it till this day. sound quality is prettydescent. good noice cancelling. outstanding design. comfortable wearing them. just the right headhones under $25. good bass quality. its definitely one of the top 5 earbud headphones.
these are way better then i was expecting. even listening to music they are great. they block out alot of sound around you even when music isnt playing. good recording too.
Well,disapointing! below average picture & endless adjusting does not make it much better.Look elsewhere for a 19" lcd.
I'm going to return this one. If you need an ergonomic keyboard you probably won't appreciate that the keys require an unusual amount of effort to press. The trackpad is also in the middle, which is not as natural as my old lite-on keyboard which had it under the arrow keys.This was the only usb ergonomic trackpad keyboard I could find but I think I'll just get one without a trackpad.
I have had this TV since 2006. I have had to replace the lamp 3 times. I also get an "Air Flow" warning that shuts the TV down. If you check on the web you will see these are major known issues. STAY AWAY.
I would give this 4 stars, but one of the issues I have might be fixed through software in iTunes at a later date... hopefully, they make it easier to upload videos to the ipod and itunes.iPod Video is great, no doubt about it. There are two issues, One, having video on iPod takes some learning and a little expertise. It is difficult to add videos (it only takes two formats). Therefore, you need software to convert AVI/MPGs to apple's format. Its not difficult to do, but takes an extra step to perform. I use videora ipod converter... this takes preexisting avi and mpg files and converts them in one step. This is how I got all my music videos on my iPod. Converting from DVD is totally another issue, I haven't done, but you have to get anothe piece of software. And don't believe what apple tells you, you don't need quicktime pro to convert videos. Videora is free.The other issue I have is, compared to my 4G, the scoll wheel does not seem as smooth when pushing down. It makes a louder click, as if there was friction between the wheel and the case when pressed. My 4G was soft, no noise came when pressing it.I sold my 4G to get the video, and while i missed it dearly, this one is growing on me. I really like how its much sleeker than ever before, it plays videos (once put to correct format) really well, and the display for album art/photos is much better. Issue of sound for music is still at good, maybe better, than previous iPods!A Must buy. I chose white, for it is an iPod! Though people say black would be better to watch videos. Its your choice.
I am able to work all around the house and the yard while listening to my favorite radio station, CDs, or even the TV (via stereo system). I can finish listening to whatever TV show I was watching while I'm preparing dinner. I had no problems at all listening to the radio while I shoveled snow from about 100 feet away from the house. They served a double purpose (ear muffs) and kept my ears warm at the same time. This product does exactly what I was looking for.
I read many good reviews about this screen, and decided it was too good a deal to not try. GLAD I DID! This screen is everything I read and then some. Solid in construction, smooth in operation, the screen also provides an excellent image for the price. I am sure very expensive screens are better, but I wouldn't buy a $300 screen of similar characteristics over this one. Yes, it will smell initially, but mine was gone after about a day or 2 of being out and extended (I do not roll mine up regularly as it is a dedicated theater room). LOVE THIS SCREEN AND THE VALUE!
I bought this wireless router and was happy with it for about 6 weeks. It was easy to set up, worked fine, and had good range (I live in a smallish townhouse so I can't vouch for how well it would work for larger homes).Then it stopped working suddenly and nothing, including restarting it or even using the reset button got it working again. I know enough about networking equipment to tell that this was a hardware issue, not a software misconfiguration. I was tempted to just throw out the router and buy a new one, but since it was still under warranty I decided to use the form on their website and sent them a message, clearly describing my "symptoms" and the different things I had tried to get it working and see what they could do for me.I got an e-mail back and was pleasantly surprised to read that they agreed that my router was defective and they would replace my product through their RMA process (meaning I would mail back the defective unit and they would mail me back a new one). I assumed that this meant I would just have to call them to get an RMA number to use when mailing the router back to D-Link. Little did I know that what I expected to be a simple 2 minute phone call would take up almost 2 hours of my time.I was connected to a call center in India and was told that before I got an RMA number I would need to do a few 'routine tests' on the unit with their support staff before they could authorize the RMA. I asked how long this would take and they said 10 minutes. Over then next 90 minutes I came to understand that D-Link's support call centers are either run in a completely incompetent way, or they are purposely designed to discourage people from staying on the line to get the help they need (in my case this would prevent me from returning a defective product which would save them the cost of replacing it). During the 'routine tests' my call was dropped three times, forcing me to call back. Each time I had to repeat much of the same information and repeat some of the tests I was doing. At no point did the tech support people have me try anything new that I had not already tried and described in my original e-mail to them. At several points I was put on hold, sometimes for longer than 5 minutes. The whole thing was an exercise in frustration.Finally my call got transferred to a higher level person, who read over my original e-mail, had me try another 'reset' (which I had already done at least 3 times) and finally issued the RMA number. (If I could have skipped the rest of the support people and gone straight to the last person that could be considered reasonable).Next I gathered up the router and everything that came in the box with it (power supply, cd, the little rubber feet that they give you that no one ever uses) and mailed it to them (I had to pay for the postage myself). They sent me an e-mail acknowledging they received the package but with no information about when they would send the replacement - it took about 2 weeks, and I got the same model with a higher revision (E instead of D). If the new one breaks, it's just going in the trash - I'd rather spend the money to replace it with something that works, rather than deal with their support people again.Update: After getting the replacement router, I haven't had problems with it. It seems like buying this router is a crapshoot - from the number of bad reviews here it seems like you have a pretty good chance of getting a bad unit and dealing with it disconnecting all the time.One limitation I just found out about recently is that this router will not let you do port forwarding for more than 32 ports. If you use a router to do NAT this is ridiculously limiting (and I can't imagine why they would put this in - most routers let you forward an unlimited amount of ports). Even a single game (like Counter-Strike for example) may need to have more than 32 ports forwarded to work properly... if you're not sure how many ports you will need there is good information on portforward.com (and it will also help you figure out which routers will do the job).
I paid $600 for a new one, but lost it last year. A websearch showed five, four @ $350-600, but one was $50! I contacted the seller, rated "Most Reliable," & he said me the camera was in fine condition, so I paid him via Amazon. The next day he e-mailed me, saying he found a scratch on the lens, so I could cancel & he'd refund my $$, or I could accept it, examine it and then send it back for a full refund if I did not want it. The scratch did not affect the quality of pictures at all, so I thanked him and kept the camera. We have chatted many times, since. His sellers name is "Wolfgang," a most honorable gent!
The HP 02 ink cartridge does have quality ink but just how much is the question? I could see no where the amount of ink the cartridge contains. It seems as though I'm forever changing these cartridge which makes me question the quantity of ink the cartridge actually contains...
Oh where do I begin? This is my third apple in three years. I can not believe that I keep getting the only defective ipods out there so how come there are so many happy ipodders?First and foremost the customer service for this company sucks. Their website product service request form would not accept my Canadian postal code (maybe this whole thing is a Canadian problem). When I finally got a customer service rep on the phone I was told that they needed me to give them a different postal code. I explained I didn't have another postal code and the CSR suggested I give him a neighbours postal code. I told him One - that I did not know my neighbours postal code and Two - how would they get it to me if I gave them the wrong info.To make a long story short, they were horrible on the phone, refused to forgive the $45 shipping charge (which is ridiculously high) even though I have had this thing for six months and days.I am so fed up with this company. I now know why they never were able to take over the computing world. ANything more serious than some entertaining music and apple couldn't hack it.
The other reviews about it being a good value are true. One little problem - if you want to use a universal remote with it, you are out of luck - does not work with any universal remote per their web site.
I am amazed that anybody makes such a beautiful 1/4 inch F to F stereo coupler. PLANET WAVES does it for a bargain price. You simply couldn't ask for better quality or functionality. Great service from this vendor as well. Thank you.
It seems we all have had similar problems. My TV went out one month after the warranty expired.. They said I could pay 350 and they would replace.. But after thinking about it I decided to just buy a Sony.. Sad thing some American products just plain suck!! I will never buy a Polaroid again.. They have had so many problems with their LCD Tv's they do not sell them anymore..
While I do like this lens, when zoomed all the way out I can see the edge of the lens through the camera in a big blacked out circle around the outside edge of the video. I'm sure a larger lens would help with that, but I think it is a good compromise due to its weight which isn't as bad as some say, it balances the camera with a larger battery pack quite well.
I've researched many websites, I also reviewed Korean Website too, for about 2 month and came down to IAudio 5 and IAudio U2. I still think U2 has a better design but wasn't sure how long the rechargeable battery will last. I finally bought the 5 and love it!!! The only draw back I can say is...because it is developed for small people (Asian) it might be hard for people with big hands to control the buttons.
I chose the Canon XTi because the Nikon cameras were too bulky for my hands - I wanted something that let me feel I had a good grip. My first extra lens was the 50mm f/1.4, which I adore, but it obviously didn't replace the kit lens. After doing a ton of research, reading reviews, and checking out lenses at brick and mortar stores, I realized that the Canon lenses in this focal range were just too big for me. The extra weight wouldn't work if I wanted to walk around Disney all day with a camera around my neck. And some of them made the XTi too "front-heavy".As a dSLR newbie I was worried about buying non-Canon lenses, but I heard so many good things about this Tamron, including a glowing recommendation from the sales guy at Ritz, that I got one. And I love it. I find it fast and light. And in full sunlight, I had no "shaking" issues when fully extended. (I'm sure in less light I'll need a tripod, but that would be the case for any 200mm lens).My only other note is that this takes a 62mm filter, where the kit lens uses a 58mm. I do plan to use this as my walking around lens for the foreseeable future.
This is a reliable and high quality cable for my Linksys Etherfast router. It's Category 5, so it's ok:)
I purchased (and returned) this from a local home improvement store. This bug zapper is JUNK! I read the varied reviews but figured I'd give it a try anyway. I liked the propaganda about attracting more bugs because of the true black light, and the light sensor. I had an older bug zapper, so I placed it about 25 feet from this new one. The old zapper worked good, as always. This zapper zapped once or twice when it first turned on, but then not much more. I don't know if it was because it didn't attract bugs, or if the high voltage wasn't working. It lit up every night for about 2 weeks, the after the first rain....KAPUT! If one good rain will zap the zapper, then I'd say it is a p!ss p@@r design. I don't know how this company is still in business.
this item is a great match for Toyota!u just have to cut the plastic parts which your model doesnt need and thats itPlastic quality is the only point that i didnt likeCheap item for a cheap price ;)
I bought these to replace the factory speakers in my door of my 2006 cobalt.. And for the price this was a good buy.. Only if ur replacing the speakers in your cobalt a universal mount will be needed.. Wish i had known this before hand. But i did go ahead and put them in my cobalt and i got a wall mount on the way.. They sound excellent over all.. Pyle is a good brand. My old car was a complete package of pyle and i loved them.. Hence the reason i bought more.
I have been through hell the last three weeks trying to find the right gps for myself. The first one i bought was the garmin legend C. The unit was handy, but it took a hair longer to lock on satellites than my friends magellan meridian color. It also came with little onboard memory with no option for additional memory. These factors led me to return it in exchange for magellans explorist 600.The explorist was a nightmare. It is absolute crap from its poor physical design to its software / performance. JUNK JUNK JUNK....I returned the explorist 600 and bought the GPSMAP CS. This unit is a godsend. Accurate up to ten feet, easy to use, great antenna, WORKS WITH GOOGLE EARTH PLUS, great battery life, plenty of onboard memory for most uses........My journey has come to an end.This unit is, like many others have said, the best on the market.Thank You and God Bless America
This is by far the best car audio product for the iPhone 3Gs!I've tried several other FM tuners (Go Groove Advanced FM mount, Belkin, etc..) and this by far is the best FM transmitter!!!!! Basically you enable your iPhone's Bluetooth and it detects Satechi's Bluetooth receiver. You then enter the code (only once) for connecting to the device and set your FM channel and that's it!! I'm very impressed with the audio quality of the transmitter!!! NO STATIC!! NO INTERFERENCE!!! Voice calls are OK, but I'm all about the music. For those of you that have the Navigon Mobile Navigator(GPS) iPhone application, I recommend you get this device and Satechi's iPhone mount: SCR-31 Car Holder & Mount for iPhone 3G & 3Gs on Windshield and Dashboard. Also, the USB power port is a plus for powering your iPhone on the go.I guess the only minor gripe I have of the unit is the flashing green and blue LED (that other iPhone users are experiencing) when listening to music from the iPhone.I'm very very happy about this purchase!!!Thank you Satechi!!!!!
I love it. I had to get a world-class nerd to configure it for a price, but it is great to use.When the system comes on, all is on. I do not have to use software to connect to the internet or wait for my isp to connect. It is on in an instant. No problems whatsoever!It is easy to install and use, but complicated to configure.So what! It works great. Both computers seem to have better connection speeds also. How it does this is a mystery to me, but then again.......I am not a nerd.
I bought this laptop recently and i had enough problems .. My laptop recently crashed for a silly reason.. it went into recovery mode never to come back.. I had no recovery dsk (The recovery disk prepation failed... never y got thru. Called sony support waited for 25 mins.. talked to the person.. who was more interested in taking down my laptop model number,bill etcc. never bothered abt my problem... They asked me to buy a Recovery Disk for $25.. or send it to sony for service.. which would take more than 15 days.. I lost all my data and I had nowhere to go..I repaired the laptop myself.. All i had to do was to erase the sony partition.. everything worked fine..My DVD writer is not working.. it says "power calibration error" . I learned it is a known problem with the DVD writer that came with this model.. not usableThe batttery life is awful.. it only stands for 15 mins... no use for a laptop ...The "weight".. Too heavey to carry around.. Loose your shoulder.The "HEAT".. The laptops are supposed to "LAP" friendly.. i cannot use this laptop sitting on my couch.. it boils my thighs ..The "NOISE" the laptop creates enough noice for u to get distrubed.. i usually do some logic progrmming at nights very calm... now with this laptop;s noise i cannot do it anymore..I putting this on ebay for sale..NEVER BUY THIS MODEL
These are the best headphones I have had EVER!! They are cheaply priced but built with quality. The bass on these headphones are awesome and add a better sound to all my songs on my iPod. They're even better than the Apple headphones that come with your iPod. I would recommend these to anyone! I bought these a couple of months ago and they are still like new! I decided to go ahead and buy a pair for my friend for Christmas and she loves them!! I will not hesitate to purchase these headphones again!!
I got a very cheap, single fiber toslink cable. Which does not look even close to what is on the website. They have run out of this cable and are shipping a cheap one! DO NOT BUY!
The product was as described. Did have trouble getting it, apparently the first one got lost in the Christmas mail. Vendor did send a replacement but it took too long for my need. Still provided good customer service.
I totally agree with all these reviews except one thing that the cabinet is not really sturdy as we think because, surprisingly at higher volume the sub actually moves around from its place which is a bit annoying for me.
I purchased the tripple interface version of this product for my windows XP emergency system backup. It comes with EMC Retrospect backup/recovery software which has excellent interface for various back-up options. I have backed up Drives C & D periodically since purchase. Now I have emergency need to Restore my system... a "complete rollback of everything on Local Disk C to be exactly as it was on (date of backup)". None of the system or file restore procedures will run to completion... they run for a few minutes then stall with CPU showing 100% busy and will stay that way for 24 hours, restoring only a small portion of the back-up dataset. All of the options for backup fail during execution. Called on-line technical support and talked to three different support personnel. One was unknowledgeable of the EMC Restrospect software and gave erroneous information contradicting the restore instructions. The others were "stabbing in the dark" with no meaningful help over period of many hours. Conclusion, device/software backs-up well, but fail in the only meaningful function... system restoration.
I sold my Canon D30 in favor of this more modern and lighter 300D. It's got 6.3MP compared to the 3.3MP I had with my Canon D30. I picked up my Digital Rebel for roughly $327 lightly used. NOT A SCRATCH!!! I'm in love with this camera. It does what I need it to do. Photos are coming out in vivid kindness, even with my econo lenses. It's very light compared to my Canon D30. Yes, it's "plastic", but the build quality is sold and you wont even complain about it.The only reason I mentioned that it's almost perfect is due to the 1.8" LCD. I wish it had the 2.5" LCD like the Rebel XTi. But I'll say this.. the 1.8" LCD is way more bright when compared to the early Canon 1.8" screens. So pound for pound, this camera is a jewel to sparkle. If you land a great deal like I did. You won't regret it.
I bought my ZX-L about 6 weeks ago, have always loved pentax equipment, saw it in a photo shop, fooled with it and bought it in a minute, not the best way to buy photo equipment.Now, a while later, I could not be more pleased, this is a beautifully made camera that consistently turns out magnificent photos. The idea of using an SLR as a point and shoot camera seemed ridiculous, I refused to accept it, started using it in Aperture or Shutter speed mode. The I decided to go for Pentax,s full program mode, and this is the way I use it exclusively now, the thing shoots almost exactly the way I would shoots, pick shutter and aperture as well as I can, also sets off flash when required, in that it does a much better job than I could.There is no way to beat this silver beauty, there really is nothing to criticize, a great great camera.If you,re looking for a new slr, go for the ZX-L, I just dropped digital and when back to film,
dont waste the money i got altec lansing pair of speakers not only do they outperform but u have longer cables to put speakers where u wnt them these speakers barley have enough wire to go on either side and then a short power cord....u can save 30 bucks buy not getting these i thought bose was so great....not!!!!
I was soo excited to get and use my Dual USB Car Charger. I received it, plugged it in and the indicator light worked and all was well, until I went to plug it in for use on vacation and no indicator light. Tried it in a couple different ports in the car and nothing.
This is a high quality heavy duty extension cord. It may be overkill, but I wanted to hook up a few reading lights in my kids loft, and I didn't want to have any worries about electrical cords. This is definitely the right cord for that kind of job.
First and foremost, this well engineered budget receiver is truly excellent, with very good sensitivity/selectivity and overall sound. FM and AM sound great, as do Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) operators received with the SSB button switched on (look for us between 3.700-4.000, 7.150-7.300, 14.150-14.350, and 18.100-18.168 MHz for starters). I really like the external antenna jack (and provided, plug-in long wire antenna, which makes a HUGE difference on shortwave), separate fine tuning control, and the chooseable backlit keyboard/ command buttons/display. The unit feels fairly well made, with just 1 minor exception, which is that the main and fine tuning knobs feel a bit cheap and slightly wobbly to me. More precise weighted knobs and smoother tuning action would have been nice. Also, the LCD bar graph signal strength meter does not work on FM. Bummer. I do like the fact that Kaito includes a fairly long external wire antenna with the correct jack on one end, and a clip on the other, which often does make all the difference on shortwave as previously mentioned. Very nice. All in all, I am impressed with the appearance and performance of this excellent little unit! As a longtime Ham Radio enthusiast/operator, I can't believe what a great receiver it has, and this alone is more than worth it's modest price. This is, the best 'bang per buck', inexpensive, fairly high performing communications receiver I have come across in my almost 40 years of SWL'ing!UPDATE 1/13: I've had this radio for a while now, and it still works very well, but I can't get over how much noise this receiver has when using the power supply (wall wart)! It is quite noticeable, so I have to use batteries instead. Fortunately, the batteries do last quite long, so splurging a few bucks extra for alkalines is really no big deal. But it would have been nice to be able to use the power supply with no negative consequences as well. One more thing: as a longtime SWL (early 70's got my start), it is very disconcerting to hear so many religious nutcase stations on the air now! A good chunk of interesting shortwave stations have dissappeared. I would love to see more independent non-religious stations hit the airwaves to provide variety programming that has been lost to these lunatics! The 'pirate stations' and other independent licensed broadcasters that are around do keep the bands interesting if you know where to tune.
the IP address of this machine is 192.168.1.245, so remember to set your router to the same ip range, otherwise it won't be detected. (my router is 192.168.0.1, so i have to change to 192.168.1.1 in order to connect to the WET54G, go to configuration, change it to 192.168.0.245 and then change MY ROUTER back to 192.168.0.1, man, i learn it the hard way)
The cd case was intended for storage of photo cd archives. It met my expectations.
Get one, easy to use for PC and Macs. It is great to back up all my pictures and itune music.
lots of people dosnt like WD... i dont like it too.. but its very cheap, and works fine.so if you are running very important things or documents, dont store them in a WD. lol.i am taking risk here, because this is my primary storage device, and i have lots of work. but dont have money for a better HD, this is like an act of faith.working pretty nice so far. hope it does much much longer.
This remote is great. It is highly customizable and is easy to use. Even if you're not computer savy, it is still easy to set up and adjust. The macro functions allowing you to push one button and haveing all your devices switch to the proper settings is fantastic. My favorite part is that it comes with its own charging station so I don't fly through batteries any more.Pros: easy to use, customizable, looks great, recharging stationCons: none
this puppy is worth every penny. i'm never tied to my office anymore and travelling is laptop free now. 98% reliable for sending messages but you know if it didn't go through so the risk factor is nada.
I received this PDA as a christmas gift. While this is a great deskweight, it does little to increase the "mobility" or portability of data that cannot be moved from the Handspring to my computer.I have had a very hard time getting the device to work on my system with the USB cradle. I don't know if it is because I have Win2K, SCSI or what. I've tried to HotSync it on several other systems. It seems that if there is SCSI, the USB cradle won't rock (uh, work). Without SCSI, it Sync's OK.Wouldn't it be nice if it somewhere it big bold letters that the Handspring w/USB is not compatible with SCSI devices and you should steer clear?
This thing never worked from the get-go. We thought we just had a bunch of dirty discs. Since we're not avid movie-viewers, by the time we figured out it was the dvd player, warranty was out. Looking at other reviews, seems like this thing either works or it is a dud. It's a crap shoot, our advise, don't waste your money like we did, find something with better quality control. Just sign us, &quot;ripped-off&quot;
It's cheap and functions like it's supposed. I would recommend this receiver for anyone looking or a cheap setup without sacrificing too much on quality.
My 7 year old has a mp3 player and loves this sound case! He uses it every day!!! He hangs it from his bike and thinks he is soooooo cool! It provides great protection for the player and is a perfect size! It reminds me of a hard camara case. The sound is great and it will not get TOO loud. He spilled water on it and it protected the player and the case still works great! This item provides a great alternative to using the earbuds. A++++ in my book!
With my phone, pda, wallet, keys took up most of my pockets' space, the iRiver N10 was just what I were looking for.I was on the verge of purchasing the Sony E507 when I came across a review of the iRiver N10 by total accident. Although the Sony has a much longer battery life (50 hours to 10 hours), I was immediately charmed by N10's necklace form factor, usb charge, and most of all the capability to use it as an ums device with the lastest firmware.After 3 days of waiting (I ordered from Amazon with 2 days shipping), my first impression of the N10 was one of disappointment. The player is quite big (for a pendant), and it came in one of those "blister" packaging. It is made from shiny plastic which looks cool, but is very finger print prone. The OLED screen fills just a fraction of the mirror like front, and is off to one side, not centered. A major flaw of the screen is the fact that it is unreadable under daylight. In other words, the N10 becomes an Ipod Shuffle when one uses it outdoor. The necklace could had been designed with better materials so it wouldn't look like I'm wearing an electric cord around my neck. Another complaint dwells upon the stock earbuds. They come in only one size and is quite big, could be uncomfortable for people with small ears. With other players, this is not a major problem, but for the N10, since the earphones are part of the whole design, iRiver should had provided replaceable buds of various sizes.Okay, enough of negative comments, there are quite a lot to like about the N10 too. Living up to iRiver's fame, the audio is excellent. The sound is very clean, accurate, and loud. Charging versus USB was a breeze, a little over one hour from full discharge. With the little adapter and the latest firmware upgrade, the N10 can be used as a USB flash drive. There are a lot of tweaks hidden in the menu (press and hold M to access the menu). The player looks very classy, one will not feel uncomfortable wearing it in a business environment (with your own necklace ofcourse).I am going to award the iRiver N10 3 out of 5 stars. Subtract 2 stars for the screen, earbuds, and necklace material. This doesn't mean that I don't like the player, in fact I love it, it just that it could had been done better.
I purchased this monitor about a year ago through Amozon and am still amazed by it's features. It's cabnet is very attractive; a matt black which seems to float above a sleek silver. I had considered buying a Sony LCD monitor, as my computer is a Sony Vio, however, Sony's steep price tag and reviews about dead pixels Scared me away!! This monitor (The BenQ FP791) is amazing in it's jaw-dropping asthetics, as well as it's unequeled Stats. The sound from this monitor is delivered in SRS sound processing and is Stunningly Crisp. The picture is bright and vivid And can be tweaked endlessly. It has every out put imaginable, including VGA and The Standard thinggy. What my wife and I enjoy most is the controls right under the Screen which can be adjusted seemingly from just the heat of your finger tips. The most amazing feature of this monitor is the built-in media card reader. Without even turning your computer on, the monitor is able to independently read any of the 3 major media cards, and has features like: picture zoom,Slide show,and slide show delay. My wife purchased one for her bridal consulting Co. She uses it to display her previous work and products to clientel. She says it is more impressive than photo albums and less space consuming than tons of heavy albums or another computer Server. If you have any sort of business such as a floral shop, bridal shop, caitering serv...etc. this monitor will serve you well displaying your best work!! I don't know why this monitor is not better advertised, we just happened to come across it in a computer mag. The price, its many features such as SRS sound, D-SUB and DVI out, lightning quick response time, and excellent contrast ratio, almost sell themselves. Both monitors have served us well for almost 2yrs. If you are an avid digital photographer or gamer, this is the 17 inch LCD for you!! It would have been the best monitor on the market if Ben Q had offered a Wide-Screen model, but then it would be more expensive, and for the features this baby is a steal!! Take a chance go for the cool looking monitor with the strange name.
I have two of these in my house, one for my home theater and one for my computer. They work really well in every aspect except for one. I have CAT6 cabling and the ethernet port does not want to pass the signal through. It just drops in and out. The only way I could get around it was using CAT5e cables which defeated the purpose of having a full CAT6 network. Other than that its a really nice surge protector for very little money.
This camera is easy to use. Only needed instructions on setting date. Film loaded easily. Compact and fun. Great camera for the price.
Este dispositivo no me funciona para nada tuve que comprar otro que tuviera optical in coaxial out
Purchased this after having used the 2 smaller versions for years and needed a replacement. A lil heavier than I estimated but acceptable and works perfect.Perfect for campers, emergency needs, as well as paranormal research.
High Sierra Backpack/Roller - nice light and well detailed product.Will be a convenient travel luggage.Fast delivery, well priced.thank you
I was on a dilemma, to buy 2 floor speakers and a receiver, or this little beast. I went for the little beast....... OH my god!!! this thing is amazing!!! the bass is just insane!! clear mids and highs turn music into a whole new experience. It is very simple to use and unexpected cheap for all these power and quality. Do you want to drive your family/friends/roommate crazy? this is the tool for that. I highly recommended!!!
My camera doesn't accept a larger memory. The internal memory can't address the larger memory sizes. I bought these as backups for vacations. The batteries died before I got to use all the new memory. The price was right and SanDisk is a reputable suppliers. I'm very satisfied with this purchase.
Great product. Most laptop AC Adapter's tend to omit some heat, this adapter remains relatively cool to the touch and supplies power directly from the wall outlet conserving my laptop battery. Not much else to say regarding an AC Adapter, but if this works for your model Toshiba then it's well worth the investment.
These are great little binoculars for the price. Lightweight, compact (without the case, I can throw them in the cargo pocket of one pair of my hiking pants, and they fit great) and easy to use. I bought these before a recent trip around the southwest (Moab region, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, etc.) and was glad I had them at many times. They do take a little adjusting every time you bust them out, but for the casual user these work just fine.
as yo can think i give 5 stars because i have no complains it is not awsome just you get what u need so it ie recomended by the way i no longer need it i adquire a nw PSU but when i needed it works
I bought a portable DVD player and this case exclusively for my toddler to view in the car so I could keep her rear-facing longer. I find this case to be adequate for what I need. However, I am planning to either use zip-ties or add some kind of strap to help secure the DVD player into the case when in use. I don't want to replace one danger (forward-facing carseat) with another danger (flying DVD player). It is unfortunate that it just has enough velcro that when pulled tight enough to cinch down the player only about 2 inches of velcro are holding the player in. For this reason I would not recommend it's purchase for car use. The straps that hold the case into the car seem more than adequate. My husband set it up between the two rear headrests of our 2005 Honda Accord and the case back rests against the back of the rear seat. That part feels very nice and secure.I bought the 7009 Coby 7-inch DVD player and it fits good. In more than one review for this case I was told it would hold the DVD player open vertically, that is not the case, but doesn't matter to me since the DVD player I purchased does not open up completely vertical either. (I felt like it would be safer if they both did open vertically.)
I placed my order on December 29. Amazon estimated it would ship by February 14. I complained at the end of February 14 that it had still not shipped. The person at Amazon said it would ship on February 22. It still did not ship. I placed an order for the same item at another website today, February 23. Their website said it was in stock and usually ships the next business day.I was pissed and wrote a scathing review of Amazon.com on their own website. But to my pleasant surprise, Amazon.com sent me a certficate to use on their website for a different purchase. They completely made up for their mistake and did a lot better to win back my loyalty than a lot of other companies I have had problems with lately.BTW, I bought this product from another website (I don't recall which one) and it works great! It completely fits into the form-factor of a compact flash card so I can use my SD card inside the SD-CF adapter inside my cf-pcmcia adapter in my PC. It works flawlessly.I am now completely happy with this product and with Amazon.
I've used them to record music but also to listen to music that i own and music on youtube.For listening to music, these headphones will let you listen to things that you would not have heard otherwise, such as white noise on an old recording or a slight cough.It accurately displays what you should hear and as far as recording, it accurately displays the recording without boosting the bass, mids, or highs.If you want something that accurately details music, period, these are the ones to get.The only problem is that there's some heat caused by the pressure of the headphones. However, they're very comfortable and I don't really mind the heat.For the price, they're worth it!Sennheiser strikes again.
If you got a MacBook Pro, this prodcut is perfect, it has the same color and material from the laptop, and goes along with all the new apple products, looks like it was created by apple.
I bought the Sangean SG-622 as a utility radio. The main reason I bought it was because it was not digital as are all of my other radios. I did not want digital for the short wave bands as I find the digital a pain if you are just scanning. If I find a station, then I can go to one of my digital radios for the exact frequency.For the price that was spectacular and it came with free shipping this radio for me was a good choice and all arrived in good shape within the time period so I am most happy with the service and I would recommend dealing with this company.
This cable is just as described, it's affordable and it works fine. Can't beat the bang for your buck. I use it for my blu-ray DVD player and it simple works great. Not much to write other than it rocks.
Super clear, well made. I have researched and wanted these for a long time. Glad I finally bought them. I highly recommend this particular pair.Will
Fits easily into the viewer. When I need to focus manually, it allows me to see (and focus) clearly without my glasses (which get in the way normally).
The majority of headphone amplifiers are far more expensive than this one. The Creek does exactly what I want, including an output to another amp for a second person. Very satisfied.
I wall mounted my flatscreen in living room, put all the components in a closet so needed a RF universal. Yeah, there's steps you need to go through but just follow the instructions and you'll be able to program it fine, it's not that complicated just pay attention, not a single issue with this, works great, high quality, good feel, fantastic value for the price on here.
This mount really was very easy to install. It fit my LG 37 LCD, no problem. The built-in bubble level makes it easy to know whether it's straight - nice feature! I've got mine mounted up pretty high on the wall in my BR angled down facing the bed...it's very easy to adjust the angle & then lock into position. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this mount. The directions were pretty clear & easy to follow. If you don't have a stud-finder, you'll want to order one before attempting to install.
This is a solid, compact ipod "boombox"(15" w, 7" high, 4" deep)for desk top, shelf, or picnics. Runs on batteries or AC. Comes with built in dock, and easy to use adapters to accommodate any model ipod. Charges ipod when using AC. Has a wireless remote. Most importantly, the sound is terrific! We listened to about 10 similar devices in the $130 to $200 range. We tried opera, country, heavy metal, reggae, jazz tunes on each, to check out how they handle different sounds. This is the one we bought. We're completely satisfied.
Very cool product, work as expected. At first the quality off material and finishing is not so pleasure, but when it is working, it delivery a very quality sound.
This is a really excellent value for the price. I didn't want to spend a lot of money and was hoping for a filter that would suffice for my needs at a really low cost. I have not been disappointed. It is not, in my opinion, the quality of filter that professionals would want to use; the construction is a bit flimsy and the glass used seems to be of just modest quality. But for the price, it exceeded my expectations; I have not been disappointed.
I used the single input to hardwire a normally closed circuit (magnetic door contacts for example) to trigger the dialer. I would have given this product 15 stars if it had a hardwired output (siren for example). You can buy wireless inputs/outputs if you want, but I didn't, so I cannot comment on them. I actually put magnetic contacts on the back of coin slots on laundry machines that were getting broken into. When anyone pulls the coin slot out it automatically dials two cell phone #'s I programmed in. Caught one so far! Good reliable product (don't know about wireless accessories though) and good price. You do need to know a little about phone wiring, but the instructions do a good job of walking you through it. The phone line needs to go to the dialer first (then to other phones) if you want it to override other calls.
Purchased these after using Koss Sparkplugs for a year (with the tape modification to clean up the muddy base). The KEB24 is vastly superior in every way. Sound reproduction is excellent, rivaling earbuds costing much more. Three sizes of cushions provide a custom fit. I have used them exclusively for all types of music on my player and didn't even have to touch the EQ. Koss does offer a more expensive pair of buds but, I am more than satisfied with these.
While it cannot replace a tripod, the small and easily portable UltraPod II can fold up to fit in your pocket and goes just about anywhere. When you need stablity for that long exposure or want to get yourself in the photo, this little bad boy is just the ticket. You can bring it into places they don't normally allow tripods, and the velcro strap lets you attach it to fences or trees for more point of view options.For the price, it is truly a great deal. I humbly think every serious photographer, amerature or pro, should have one.
My wife was satisfied with the ipod. But the cord for use wih it didn't work. After buying a new one it worked great. Only problem was my wife was in phoenix when she found out it didn't work and i'm in michigan. So she bought the new cord while out there.
My notebook just took a dump. The motherboard stopped working and I needed to retrieve my information off my hard drive. This adapter worked great and I got all of my information off the hard drive. Very easy to use even without directions that didn't come with it.
I would recommend the to anyone who wants good quality photos. The colors are perfect and the paper is just the right quality for what I need
The Wireless- G router by Linksys is an ideal machine I have one myself. I also purchased a wireless-G PCI card from Motorola. I am a student at Michigan State University but I purchased these items the summer before my freshman year. The reason I decided to purchase this product was so I could have my computer anywhere in my dorm room and not be limited to ten feet around the internet jack and also so if later I had purchased a lab top computer I could be on the internet anywhere in my room. Since I had purchased this product I have not been able to get it to work here up at State but I was able to make it work at home. I have called Motorola and Linksys about this problem but they blame each other for the error. The product works awesome when it is operational but up at school it just collects dust on the shelve. But it is definitely a must buy for the owner of multiple computers.
well made, but sort of looks like a lunch box or padded cooler. The rubber bottom really adds a lot of extra weight...kept it, but bought something lighter to carry around.
The CanoScan 600F is an incredibly sleek, thin and lightweight scanner. It's also quiet and can be used vertically. Another plus is that it requires no power cord. One simple USB cable provides both power and data transfer. It also has some remarkable automatic tools to restore faded photos. It can also remove dust and scratches by using a separate infrared scan. Pretty cool!Unfortunately, you have to use Canon's miserable software to access these features. And if you are a Mac user who is used to sleek, good looking interfaces, be prepared for a fright! Canon installs this terrible third rate Photoshop knockoff that forces you to scan within the program. (It, of course, isn't Universal Binary) The interface is what I'd expect from some shareware Windows 95 program, not one of the top global imaging companies.You can avoid this monstrosity by using Mac OS X's Image Capture or the VueScan, but then you can't use the image restoration features. Additionally, I never got the function buttons on the scanner to work. It appears the minimal amount of work went into making this work on a Mac, which is very disappointing.
My only concern was if it would fit my 17" MacBook Pro. It fits perfectly so put your mind at ease if that is your question.Mike
I absolutely LOVE this hairdryer. It is so convenient, no more digging for the hair dryer, it is ready and waiting. I would hate to be without this product, it makes my mornings run so smoothly! My teenagers love it too, it just couldn't be more handy. It has a lot of power and seems very much like a professional dryer.
My Macbook would not recognize this drive on Firewire. It worked on the USB cable, but I didn't buy it to use with USB, did I? The "knowledge base" on WD's website was no help. The nice customer rep in India immediately offered to send a new Firewire cable (suggesting that they were aware of the problem) but it hasn't arrived in two weeks. My retailer swapped it for a new one which had the same problem. One tech there considered it a "known problem" with Macs. Maybe nice for PCs, but then you could buy a cheaper unit without Firewire. I'm returning it to buy something else.
Poor mouse/keyboard response between PC's - my first USB KVM with a wireless keyboard combo. Not impressed at all. Loses connectivity frequently. Oh well...
These don't even deserve a one star! They say they are for isolation, and yet even with the ipod on absolutely hightest possible volume I can still hear the conversations next to me! These would not even work as ear plugs!
Well, I finally decided to go out and purchase a wireless router. Being that I did not want to spend very much, I opted for this one. This router provides a great list of features, just not out of the box.Size:Unlike Linksys or Microsoft routers which are larger and bulky, this router is small. It measures about 3 1/2&quot; long by 2 1/2&quot; wide by 1/2&quot; high. It's not something that I would put into a server case, but it is something that can be mounted on a wall or tucked away out of site very easily.Speed:With this router, I normally get anywhere between 48Mb to 54Mb connections throughout my entire home and even outside, with throughput being somewhere between 35-45Mb (most wireless routers average out about about 30 so this one is pretty good). The signal strength from the router is fairly strong and I have only dropped my signal once (see notes below). I use a Xterasys brand PCMCIA card on my PC Laptop, Apple eXtreme G PC Cards on my G4 iMac and G5, and an Xterasys PCI card on my PC Desktop. All of them are 802.11G.Security:Out of the box, the device supports up to 128bit WEP encryption and has support for MAC Layer Address control. A New beta firmware out allows for WPA encryption. On the firewall side, the router uses the basic firewalls: NAT Translation and SPI.Reliability:After getting pass what is noted below, my router is very reliable. I have never experienced any kind of malfuntions or problems. My previous Linksys router may have locked up once every year. I have not had this router for a year yet, but I am expecting around the same.Ease of Use:Unlike a few control panels that I have seen, this router is much easier to use. Wireless encyption happens easily thanks to a WEP key generator (based on passphrases) and a wonderful manual. Other features of the device work just as well. The router seems to be more intelligent than other routers that I have used. For example, I am able to DCC in IRC or DirectIM in AIM without having to forward ports to a machine. A big plus.With all of those pros, there are also a list of cons as well.Firmware:This has to be one of my biggest cons about this router. The quality of firmware on this router reminds me of Linksys a few years ago (in which you waited about 3-6 months before updating your firmware). Out of the box, the router worked great via the ports, but wireless was a different story. For one, when I attempted to connect wirelessly using my PC Laptop, everything worked great. Then, when I enabled encryption, I could remain connected for about 1 minute, then it would drop out. A minute later, it would come back. Then, the cycle would repeat itself. I decided to upgrade to the latest firmware (which to my surprise was two years newer than the one shipped with hit). The new firmware added new features such as the ability to disable SSID broadcasting. The new firmware fixed my dropping problem like a charm. But, when I dissabled SSID broadcasting, the same thing started happening. The only difference here was that I would drop and gain every second! Since I much rather not broadcast my SSID, I simply upgraded my PC's to the beta of SP2 and that fixed my problem there. My Macs did not have the same problem with the disabled SSID, but did have the same problem before I upgraded my firmware. Then, a new firmware came out which allowed for WPA encryption. Since I rather use WPA than WEP, I upgraded, only to find out that by doing that, wireless stopped working all together! Downgraded back, and everything worked again.Internet Performance:This one may just be me, but I have noticed that I get slower Internet performance wirelessly than I do wired... even when I'm next to my router. For example, I have a webserver that has files on it. I can download those files at around 150-200KB/s. When I connect to the router via ethernet, I can download at around 350-400KB/s. Although I can live with both, this always bugs me because I should get the same speeds regardless.Specifications:One of the reasons I bought a G router was for the extra speed on devices that have G cards and the compatibility on my devices that have B cards. In the end, I upgraded everything to G. Why? Simply because this router has very poor Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi+ support. If I turn my router to 802.11B only, I get decent wireless B speeds (usually between 8-11Mb all the time). In 802.11G only mode, I usually get throughput speeds of about 35-45Mb all the time. But in mixed mode (G &amp; B support), I get about 2-4 Mb throughput all the time, regardless of if the device is G or B. This may be a firmware problem so I'll wait to see if a new one fixes that (while breaking something else).All and all, it wasn't a bad buy for $40. It does all that I need it to do and since everything is G now, it works pretty great. If you are looking for a starter router that will provide your wireless needs, this one will do the trick.
I purchased the Zen Touch 40 GB MP3 player a year and a half ago. When it was working, it was relatively easy to use although the touch pad took some getting used to. The problem started when I decided to upgrade the firmware from their website a few weeks ago. As soon as the firmware upgrade was completed, my player died and I have been unable to revive it. When I e-mailed technical support I was told that since it was out of warranty, they could not help me either on the phone or even by e-mail unless I paid $19.00 an hour. When I explained that the problem did not start until I loaded THEIR FIRMWARE FROM THEIR WEBSITE, and that they should bear some responsibility and help me, they continued to insist that since the player was out of warranty, they could not provide technical support unless I pay.My advice is if you buy Creative's products, sign up for a warranty, or never ever ever upgrade the firmware. Personally, I will never ever ever buy any Creative product again.
Very nice case, like the way it looks, but my camera is quite snug inside it, making it hard to snap the closure.
Okay, I don't know what the deal is with this bargain but take it while it's here. I paired this HDMI cable with my Sony upscaler and Sony TV. It works perfectly! No problems whatsoever. Screw you Monster! Never again! Thank you Amazon!
I wasn't expecting too much, given the price, but the first shot I took, at the farthest zoom on a cloudy day- handheld- was perfect. The focus is a little soft, which I like, and the zoom ring is a little sticky, but-
I'm certain I bang away on my keyboard more than any other reviewer, so it's possible that the average or even heavy user may experience with it what I've experienced in just the few months I've owned it. I do think it's a generally better layout than the previous versions of Microsoft ergonomic keyboards I've cycled through, but some of my keys started sticking recently, and about half the letters are worn off - the keys I'm obviously hitting most often. The keystroke doesn't register if I don't hit at exactly the right angle on about 5 or 6 keys, and for these tired hands, after 8 or 10 hours at the glo box, I don't find the touch soft enough, even though I've read it described as soft.I was thrilled that it was very quiet out of the box, but like every other keyboard I've owned, it was clacking away at the usual grating volume after about 2 days, tops. I'm going to buy another one already in the hopes that my first one was a lemon. Either that or I need to resign myself to the possibility that I'll be going through a lot of keyboards in this profession.Overall, I think it's their best design so far, but from my unique perspective, there is still room for improvement.
Very sturdy camera case. It's big, but the camera (DSCH3) and accessories fit nicely and are well protected. Very satisfied with the purchase.
I have a two year old Mac Book Pro with a 100 gig hard drive inside of it and had been using an external Lacie D2 drive for bringing out to gigs (I store all of the audio samples/songs on an external drive). The problem is that it was too bulky and heavy and had a bulky power brick that I had to bring along, instantly adding unnecessary weight to my lap bag.So I looked into the Lacie rugged drive and was a bit skeptical about it because it was a 5400rpm instead of the D2's 7200.But I must say that I have been pleasantly suprized with the rugged drive. I have noticed little to none, audio performance issues. And it's light, small, and Bus powered via firewire 400 or 800. Awsome.Let me say though. If you're a windows user with a pc laptop then I probably wouldn't recommend this because all pc laptops have the small firewire jack that is not capable of bus powering things, therefor you would have to buy an external power supply OR use the double usb cable hookup option which will take up two usb ports. Not optimal in my opinion.
I love this product!!! I already have the AC adapter with other tips for my Sony Reader and getting this lets me use both the AC adapter and the emergency charger with either my Sony Reader or my DS Lite!!!! The exchange tips are the way to go and you can get extra tips from Gomadic and they are very professional and helpful!!!Great price too!!!
i used this in europe, japan and china. theywork.THIS IS NOT A CONVERTOR. you still need a 250 to 120convertor. this is just the adapter for the wall.I have a good convertor that works with these plugs.
It's happened that the radio arrived when it was in our aria snow storm. And receiving quality of the product was very bad. I was close to return it. However, after that, several days later, we found rather fair quality of translation. I would rather rate it as 3+.What certainly is not satisfactorily it is extremely overpriced.Boris
The beanbag mount really works well for the GPS III+. It has an auxiliary carrier for extra batteries. The only fault is that the battery carrier is open on one end and the batteries keep slipping out. I don't know why they didn't provide a snap or some other closure to prevent this.
Customer Service - the Panasonic website claims this is very important to them. I had my home theater only 3-4 months when a VCR tape got stuck. I has now been at the service center for almost 4 months! When I am lucky enough to get a response from Panasonic (which is rare), they make promises of completion and/or replacement. But promises won't play the DVD's my family would have liked to watch together over the holidays. When we finally got through to the customer service center on the phone, they had the nerve to hand up on us twice. IF YOU WANT A COMPANY TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS - STAY AWAY FROM PANASONIC!!! I have truly given up hope of even getting my home theater back from the Panasonic service center.
I item I received the bottom open compartment is very narrow- about an inch in height, rendering it useless. I ended up returning it back. Amazon, please post a more representative picture of the item.
I had a great set of curlers (the much like this, but the velvety kind) that was starting to get worn, so I tossed them. I wish I would have NEVER done that. I then went through 3 different new sets of curlers over the course of a year and threw them all away. I have very long, very thick hair. I did a lot of research online and found these,. When they came in the mail I was hesitant. The lid is pretty dumb...its not connected. I am not sure why it is really there other than to keep the curlers hot and get them hot faster. I was also a little nervous when I saw that they were not the velvety kind that I was used to. I couldn't tell from the photos. I am happy to report that they do work though, just as well as my original set did! FINALLY! They do get VERY hot, so you have to be careful of your fingertips. I had several sets years ago that had the metal pins, so they are easy for me to use. You just have to practice and have patience. Now they take me no time at all. I actually prefer them over those cheap plastic clasps most curlers come with now. Worth every penny...I think they are a steal!
this is my first s l r and all I can say get this man the panarroma function is something els you have to have there card to do this but its worth itand it has anti shake you can turn this on or off to your likingthis is a supper camera
I was amazed by the ease of use of this peripheral device. The included software works perfectly with Tiger. The device is attractive and unobtrusive.
I had tone print issues with the re-filled toner cartridge product on everything I printed. I spent a lot of time trying to fugure out the printer problem only to realize it was the re-filled toner cartridge that caused all my problems with printing. I'll only buy New from the manufacturer to ensure the highest quality printing. Quality..you get what you pay for
I bought these terminals to install new and upgrade existing wiring for my car's audio equipment, as I'm sure most people looking into these are planning on doing. There's not much that I could see failing on a small ductile piece of metal meant to hold wire, and as such these seem to be doing well. They do seem to be gold plated and do come with color-coded insulation as in the second picture. Though the description and photo make it out to seem you get five, as per the title you only get four terminals; two red and two black.The only other thing worth mention is that without the proper large-gauge crimping tool it is very difficult to crimp these terminals. It would seem to be common sense but it did not occur to me until it came time to install. The tool itself is somewhat uncommon and pretty pricey for something I would only use in this instance so I ended up slipping the insulation off the terminal, smashing the crimp part with a hammer to flatten it around the wire, then to be safe using a micro torch to solder everything. This seems to have worked very well though it did require much more work than would be necessary.
This adapter blows the doors off of other means to get the pictures from your Olympus Camera (for example, the D450Z) back to your computer. My wife uses our HP PhotoSmart P1000 printer to send the pictures back to her desktop, but I wanted something fast to use in the field. Enter the PCMCIA adapter! Simply plug the SmartMedia card in the end (up to 32MB in size) and insert into your Type II slot. It's treated as just another EIDE drive, so you probably already have the drivers available! Transfer rates are phenomenal, and it makes the Olympus &quot;Slide Show&quot; software much nicer to use as a result. Great for those after-the-party pictures at conferences! Be careful, though -- the instructions on the adapter on how to insert the SmartMedia card are accurate, but deceptive; I inserted the chip in upside down (which it will do without complaint, but won't work either) and was confused for a little while. Read what it says and shows, and you'll be fine.
This is the tough little brother of the 8860DN. I really don't think you can go wrong with this printer. Works as advertised and works great in a mixed Windows and OS X network.
This was a replacement for a favorite keyboard, and was greatly appreciated by the gift recipient.
I've been using my Sony MDR-NX1 earphones for about 9 months. The "necklace-pendant" type design is a great idea. It lets you just hang a small MP3 player from your neck, suspended in the center of your body rather than off to one side in a pocket or arm band. This provides for some measure of wire control, so you don't end up with a bunch of slack to have to tuck in some place. It also lets the wire branch off to the left and right at equal distant points from your neck so you don't end up with one side constantly getting too short and thus pull on your ear when you turn your head......which drives me nuts! I use an iPod Nano...4th generation, which is nice and small, and along with a clear silicone sleeve that provides a point to attach the lanyard so that the weight is not suspended by the plug. I just start my music and then drop the whole thing down inside my shirt so it's protected and doesn't move around much at all. The left and right sides pop out of my collar evenly.....very neat. All in all a nice system for avoiding some of the problems found with trying to manage the 4 foot long cord that comes with most earbuds. So... the concept is GREAT! The design has some problems though. As it turns out the wires slide though several small plastic pieces that provide some friction so you can adjust the length of your left and right buds, but over the course of a couple weeksI found that the weight of just the little iPod Nano was enough to make the cord start to slip very slowly through the plastic until it was too short and tugging on my ears when I turned my head. The wires are of average weight and diameter for standard ear buds.....I think they should be heavier and thicker since on a unit like this they not only carry the music, they carry the weight of your MP3 player. When you go to adjust the length....you really have to pull fairly hard on the wires to make them move through the plastic and it feels like you are going to tear them apart. And sure enough after 9 months the metal wires started pulling through the sides of the insulation. So now I've got some exposed wires and kinked up insulation and unable to adjust it any more, it won't be much longer before it destroys itself. At $35-$50 bucks replacement cost I'm not real happy that these were built to be so fragile. Other than that.......sound quality is good, and the silicone ear cushions get loose and start falling off after about 4 months.I'm really love this design and don't want to go back to stupidly long wires found on other earbuds. So I'm going to try and duplicate this using some much cheaper earbuds and will form a loop around my neck, then pinch a blob of epoxy putty around it so as to form an attachment point for a short piece of cord to take the weight of the iPod. I might even use one of those hollow shoestrings to run the wires through and make it more comfortable around my neck. Once I get it figured out I'll make a YouTube video and post the link here for you. I wish Sony would make an improved version of this but I don't see it on their website other than as refurbished ones for $34.....I'll pass.
I got one of these as a refurb. It seemed like a solid piece of work with its metal case and in general, worked fine, but a couple of plastic parts died quickly and i couldn't get the backup or the read-from-usb function to work. However, it doesn't support drives formatted as NTFS, so if you're trying to recover drives from PCs with drives formatted that way, don't bother.
Bought the first Digital Canon (Ixus in Europe) and have since purchased the 400 which was a vast improvement, but after 3 weeks with the 500 I feel there are inherent operational flaws in the microcode.White balance was superb on the 400, but the 500 gives strange results (I've tried dozens of settings) from bleached appearance in strong sunlight (on the sunlight setting) to poor resolution using flash.Resolution generally does not seem to have improved and occasionally the camera (for no obvious reason) produces a very low-res shot with settings in Superfine.File sizes tend to be of the order of 2MB, the same or smaller than the 400.When I press shutter release I never have any confidence that it will work. This aspect is particularly infuriating when you are trying to "capture the moment". I've just this minute tried to take a shot of the office I'm sitting in writing this review and I pressed and held shutter release and no shot was taken and no message as to why (just two defiant beeps). A second press of the button worked, but this dents your confidence in the device. Other times, the 500 seems to take an age to trigger the shutter (even on the Quick Shot setting).This is now my third model in the range... the 2.1 had faults that I could live with (innaccurate viewfinder, hesitant shutter release) as the design and image quality was superb. The 400 was a staggering improvement with all of the glitches ironed-out and great resolution. The 500 is a big step backwards.It pains me to write this review as I've recommended this range to friends and family time and time again, but this model looks like it was rushed to market without proper beta testing.donnelt@yahoo.comUPDATE 23 Aug 2004Camera died with E18 error after 3 months use. Canon will not repair, citing misuse. BREATHTAKING ARROGANCE. Always kept in case when not in use. Looked after like a new-born baby. Search Google for "canon e18" and you'll see the extent of what is clearly a DESIGN ERROR.
My son bought one and when his brother's ipod broke, he wanted a Zune instead. It has an FM radio, you can easily transfer any music, great features, and the price was much less than an ipod. We will never buy apple products again as they are too proprietary. Our whole family will be buying one. You can also search around and find better deals on the Zune. Amazon had the black one for $50 cheaper than the others. GREAT PRODUCT
I've had this monitor for right around a month now and so far it works great! I've had no issues with it thus far. Going from a CRT monitor to an LCD has given me TONS of room on my computer desk, along with a great picture (which makes watching DVDs that much more fun)!
This turntable allows me to play my records from the 60's and 70's with a clarity I have not heard in 20 or more years. I missed my vinyls and got suckered into tapes and then CD's; but I now see how the past technology (platters) had a real qulity of their own.Love it.
The on/off switch is in an awkward place so as you dry your hair you tend to turn off the hairdryer by accident.
Small in size but does a good job boardcasting.I added a good ant.Wilson Little Wil.I have a 03 Nissan Altima,it fit in the storage bin on console,great fit.The speaker does a good job.Good CB radio.
This cable was the best cable ever I Connected my laptop with my TV in ONE cable. this was SO worth $2. It connects not only the laptop to the TV but also has full volume.
I purchased this DVD player after reading the reviews for this and several other players. It was great plugged into the outlet at home the first time we used it. The sound and picture are wonderful. BUT, the car adaptor did not fit our vehicle (Subaru Outback). We charged the battery according to the instructions and had no more than 1.5 hours of play time in the car. We purchased a different car adaptor to try and salvage our investment. Although the adaptor worked, the DVD player didn't. The picture just froze. No indication of low battery, nothing. The DVD continued to spin. We turned everything off and restarted after several minutes. When we did this, there was a blue screen with "loading" in the upper left corner. It didn't go away. I cannot recommend this DVD player.Please note, the Mintek manufacturer also puts other names on the same player, so check them in the store to be sure you aren't getting another with the same problems.
I received a Ipaq HX2795 for Christmas from my Wife. It was a very nice and unexpected present.I have an older Jornada 568 with Stow-away Keyboard, Ethernet CF card, WLAN CF Card, 56K Modem CF Card, Car DC adapter, USB Cradle, USB stand-alone cable, AC adaptor and Spare Li-Po Battery.I have Outlook 2002 installed on my XP machine as required to Sync Contacts with the 568. It was a shortcoming on the part of HP and Microsoft to require an additional duplication of services to junk up the OS with Outlook, when Outlook Express ships with the XP OS. But,I had the Hard Drive space to install it, and it wasn't a requirement that I make it my default email program and bombard my Contact list with an accumulation of nearly 15 years of email addresses.HP now further compounds this shortcoming by using the latest/greatest Active Sync Microsoft application, that not only requires you install Outlook, but now requires it to be the default email program before the Contacts can be sent to and from the IPAQ 2795.Also, the contact information MUST reside in the Contact folder; not a subfolder off of the Contact tree that would facilitate separation of Business contacts from your Email ones.Looking inside the embedded OS, there is the shortcut "poutlook.exe Contacts" which points to the application "poutlook" with the argument "Contacts". Being embedded, there is no way to edit it to point to a subfolder under Contacts that might hold a group of contacts devoted to your PDA(s). With the abundance of "picklist" structures used by Microsoft, there is no excuse to hardcode such a limitation. I am sure someone at Gates Central is still laughing about this timebomb.....So, Now, I have had to make Outlook my default Email program, import everything from Outlook Express, and still retain Outlook Express for my Newsgroup access program; as Outlook doesn't do Usenet.HP support suggest I search the Web for 3rd party software to give flexibility to the contact list to be synchronized with the Ipaq HX2795. I consider Outlook to be 3rd party in that it doesn't ship with the OS. If it won't do the job properly, why should I take the official HP Customer Service suggestion to go to a 3rd party source to correct their shortcomings in accepting the flawed Microsoft application(s).The Wireless B that is built in is almost as good as the Multimedia Sony Clie J37 that I also have with built-in wireless hardware; but no where as good as the CF WLAN card that I use in the Jornada 568. There are constant error messages that the connection has been lost, while the activity icon shows through-put from the wireless connection.I can't comment on the Bluetooth. I would think it would be a positive addition; if I only had a Bluetooth device in my stable of favored geek devices. However, Bluetooth development seems to be slow at best.Like the Jornada 568, the IPAQ 2795 has to have an external AC adaptor connected to enable "USB Charging". Why mislead customers with the promise of USB charging, when it requires a further tether to a power source? I know that the other devices that operate and charge off of the USB port don't require an additional power source to meet their claims of being USB powered.I can only see this as a carry-over from the Compaq Consumer side of the aqquisition. They muddied the water of the Compaq Deskpro fame with the Presario line of disposable PCs, just as HP seems to be using the IPAQ line to discredit the Jornada name.A real shame for the industry to allow this to happen without being litigated out of existence for misleading the public.So, Now I have a $500.00 handheld that doesn't quite live up to the usefulness of the older one that may bring $75.00 on eBay; only because I have the extra accessory items to go with it (which, by the way, won't work with the IPAQ).It may be possible to use the Ethernet CF card on the IPAQ. I haven't looked for drivers to know either way. I suppose I could be gonzo enough to disable the onboard WLAN resources on the IPAQ and try to use the WLAN CF Card. I just don't think I need to further punish myself by trying to get them to workI would recommend this to a first-time buyer who had an extra PC to devote to it as a Active Sync host. For anyone else, I would advise them to beware, and do their homework before purchasing.When you put $500.00 into a PDA, you don't want to have to invent the wheel for Microsoft, and this combo requires you to do just that.HP seems content to pass the problem resolution off on the 3rd party developers, as they and Microsoft just don't have a clue.
This is a great product for burning CD to CD, however, I want to copy from LPs to CDs. I borrowed it from my brother-in-law whom misplaced the &quot;User Guide&quot; and I haven't figured out how to make that feature work without it. Suggestions on where to locate it or excepts (instructions) from someone' copy can be forwarded to: gen_pur@msn.com. Thanks for the help!
I needed a mini-keyboard in order to fit both a keyboard & mouse in the pull-out drawer for the desk that I have. I ordered this from another supplier, never received it, ordered the other version of the Adesso keyboard, which I had to return after a day of using b/c the 'S' key would constantly stick (try typing without an S!!), and ordered the ACK-595UB from Amazon. It arrived quickly, and I was happy to finally have something, but the keys on this keyboard are nearly as bad. There seems to be some sort of delay, so letters are frequently inverted, or the space bar will not depress when it should, so typing something like "space bar", will turn out "spaceb ar". I have nowhere NEAR as many typos when I use my other keyboard at home, or the (old) full-size keyboard I replaced with this one, so I know it's not my typing. Also, the keys require a good amount of effort to type. Given that I purchased this small keyboard so that I could fit the mouse & keyboard in pull-out drawer so that it would be more ergonomically correct because of a wrist problem I have, I honestly don't know which is worse--using this keyboard to type, and having to press super-hard on the keys, and going back to correct half of what I type, or just using my old keyboard in the incorrect position.I kept the keyboard initially because I thought that perhaps it just needed to loosen up, and after a few days of use the keys wouldn't stick any more, but it doesn't seem to be doing any better after a few weeks. I definitely wouldn't recommend this product....I just wish there were more "short" keyboards out there...I would much prefer a Logitech product. The only reason I gave it even 2 stars is b/c if you NEED a short keyboard, at least its a keyboard & maybe yours wont be as horrible as mine.
I got this for my daughter for Christmas and she loves it. It is very simple to use. The only problem with it is that the snooze time is only for 6 minutes. The dual alarm is great but you can only set one alarm for the radio and the other alarm for the buzzer.
This is my first usb hub.One of my devices, a linksys usb200ha, works fine when plugged directly into a usb port on the pc. When I attempt to plug this device into the dlink hub the port &quot;overloads&quot; and shuts itself off. My other devices seem to work ok with the hub: a usb powered 100mb zip drive, and a LiteOn DVD/CDRW.
I received this item broken. The manufacturer's box had a clear shot. Not in the package from Amazon.Unfortunately I opened it after the final date for return.
Fits all accessories that came with the Sony DCR-SR300 and the extra battery included in this product. Not much room for anything extra other than that. Highly recommended for those in search of a compact & organized way of transporting & storing your camcorder.
As a Sirius subscriber since '05-I love it. For a approx. $20 for the FM Adapter, it is like night and day, once installed. I did not have much static with my S-50, but my Stilletto 2, had too much. I have a 2002 Silverado and installed it without any tools, within 10mins. The dash face plate pops off, the squeeze of two tabs that hold my Alpine stereo, removes the stereo. With one hand holding the stereo, I was able to unplug the antenna connection between the Alpine and vehicle with the other. With the same hand I connected the FM Adapter between the Alpine and vehicle antenna. Pushed the Alpine back on track, rerouted the FM wire to the Stilletto, pushed the faceplate back on and it was finished. It works perfectly!
I purchased this camera D-Lux3 almost 4 years ago in 2008. My wife complained about the slower response time compared to Canon powershots. Yes a little bit slower than any other Point and Shoot cameras, however, because of that if the moment is right this camera takes fantastic pictures. Manual setting is very fun to do tricks. Probably Lumix version is smiler but that doesn't lower this camera's ratings. Quality of pictures taken by this camera is very consistent and good.
I recently purchased this product to hold my Nano in place while running. It holds the Nano securely and looks good. But there's one problem. Even on the loosest possible strap setting the thing squeezes my bicep too tight and leaves an irritated red mark on my skin.Now, don't get me wrong, I'm no body builder, but I am 6'2", and a male. And, even with my relatively modest biceps, this strap is too tight. If they'd just added another few inches to the strap I would love this product.I have since given this product to my wife (with her tiny little arms) who uses it on a daily basis on her runs and she loves it.So my verdict: Great product IF your arms are small enough to fit in it.
I have used many pocket PCs over the years and regularly upgrade them. This is my first Sony and there are a couple of things about this I like. It's nice and small. It has a "hold" button that lets you listen without the screen being on.However, there are several very annoying things about this model:- the cover is flimsy, as others have commented it lasted days before busting. This is annoying (what were they thinking?) but not that serious- hotsync frequently turns itself on in my bag (I think because the on button can be knocked on). This wastes battery and that's important because the battery does not last long because- there is no option to dim the screen for different usage situations (which saves power). This is a sensible feature of IPAQs that Sony have missed out.- software other companies throw in for free (like simple games and cut down versions of office) are items you have to buy seperately. There are games loaded, but they are evaluation copies which expire.- Because the battery runs down quickly, you need two power cables (for home and office). These are UNECESSARILY expensive and the part that attaches to the unit is flimsy. You cannot buy or plug a seperate power cable into the unit, it comes with the syncing cable. As you tend throw this kind of stuff into a suitcase - the fliminess is quickly apparent. I am on my 3rd.SO, add another US$60 for power cables, plus say another $40 to get software others throw in free, and you have something more like the real price of the unit.This is dissapointing from a company that prides itself on design and knowing consumers. They have not thought about how people will actually use it. I can see why they are giving up manufacturing these.
Excellent product and service all around - I'm a repeat customer, and will buy again!
i just bought a RCA TV/DVD combo after my VCR/TV combo mess up on me. I heard that TV/DVD combos never mess up. I love this box it shows great color and good surround sounds. It took me a while to get use-to everything like how to do my settings. I had to turn it on DVD mode but not have a DVD in it just to go to TV Display to set how I want my DVDs to show which in fullscreen not widescreen. This TV can get confusion sometimes cause theirs too much you have to do in order to hear both speakers play you have to set it that way.
To the person who wrote the previous review. The reason it did not work for your cable signal is because this is for Satellite. It is power by your Satellite. So if your trying to use this for Cable, it will not work.
This is a product that is small and has a lot of storage space. It is convenient to use because you don't have to download anything, you just have to plug it into a USB drive on your laptop or computer and it detects the drive. You only need to drag and drop into the drive. Its way..... more convenient than having a floppy disk. I've had the item for a week now and I love, it even comes with three USB plug protectors in clear, blue and green. It also comes with a neckstring so you can carry it around on your neck.
Item is a described. Didn't actually need for an after market stereo, but will need if I put my old stereo back in.
It was nightmare.What the hell happen in BoxWave?It is not fit, chernobyl shine glare.IT IS REALLLLLY SUX.
I usually use my ipod when I'm on the move, so it was a big hassle untangling the headphone cords. The tetran makes it really easy to remember to keep the cords organized. If I need to break out the headphones in a hurry, it's very easy to plug in the end and "yo-yo" the tetran for quick deployment (and a little fun). You get some strange looks at first, but it is totally worth getting to save time and energy.
I think these are very nice headphones for the above average listen. Every serious music fan needs to have a nice set of headphones. These are great they are not the best but for an unamplified source they do a dang good job. I have not had problems like some of the other people but these are my first real set of headphones and I have only had them for a couple of days but no complaints yet.
This model is a few years old. The current model is the SUB-12 which is priced quite a bit higher. Klipsch calls this model a Classic Synergy. I bought this one and saved the money and it is meeting my needs perfectly, but you should know what you are buying before you order one.
This is a great drive. I just bought it and I'm already loving it.The installation was a breeze, literally plugged it in and my computer recognized it and installed the right drivers. ... I bought a SCSI cable for home which increases the speed even more (the USB port can't handle the 12.2 MB/s that the drive can put out).If you are running out of hard drive space or need to move big files around a lot, this is the drive for you. It is far superior to Zip or Jaz and the disks cost a lot less. At 2.2 GB ... your only cheaper alternative is tape which is going to be much, much slower.
This mouse lasted all of about 2 months before it finally stopped working altogether. The range on this mouse is abysmal, three feet is about as far as it gets. If the distance of the mouse from the receiver exceeds this threshold, both the mouse and the receiver have to be reset in order for it to start working again.The battery compartment on the mouse is also a source of headaches. It would appear that if you pick up the mouse, the mouse loses power and doesn't come back on. This is due to the metal contacts inside of the battery compartment moving out of alignment. Fixing this involves taking out the battery slide thing and bending the contact so that it completes a circuit with the rest of the mouse.
This is the best camera I've ever owned. First of all, if you are not a camera buff it is easy to use. If offers both manual and programmed options and even an in between option where the user gives it one setting and it determines the other. Its a fun camera, anyone considering a SLR camera should really consider this one.
I originally bought this glue because I needed to purchase something else with my order so that I could get free shipping. To my surprise, the glue is very useful for crafting. I am using it for scrap booking. It is a great glue for this project.
I don't have any major regrets however, if I had 2 wishes for improvements they would be. 1. that it would remember where you left off when you stop and then restart. 2. the remote has to be aimed almost directly at the player....it seems to be very intolerant to anything less.
I have an Audiovox VOD715 overhead DVD player in my van and decided to purchase these wireless headphones. I was delighted that they worked great and the sound quality was excellent too. The automatic off control is an added benifit. They are comfortable to wear.
Though the company that supplied the toner cardridge stated it to be an OEM product from Konica Minolta, it wasn't. It was an off-brand product that did not fit my printer ~ all this after having paid full price for a supposedly branded merchandise.I cannot therefore endorse any products shipped from EFORCITY.
I purchased AS5 in hopes of avoiding yet another motherboard replacement in my laptop (XPS M1530). I have seen temps decrease on my CPU and GPU by up to 10 deg C, and even when the computer is not my laptop cooler, I only hear the fans after very extended use or while streaming media or playing a DVD. Great stuff if you take your time while applying it. Would definitely recommend!
After growing tired with the text quality of inkjets I'm very happy with the output qualities of this printer. As a Linux user my laser printer choices were somewhat limited - particularly in the cheap end. This printer promised good Linux support and that I indeed got but not from the manufacturer. With my very recent Linux distro it was able to produce print server test pages but actual print jobs never reached the printer. Luckily there's a very good alternative driver, foo2zjs (http://foo2zjs.rkkda.com). It installed flawlessly and offers e.g. manual duplex printing, something that the manufacturer has eliminated from Windows drivers in hopes that people buy their $400 duplex unit. Both USB and network connections work fine.The print quality for text on regular copier paper is superb. When printing on copier paper photos too look a lot better than with my old inkjet. Photo paper I haven't tried.The printer is quite noisy when it's active but after doing its job it soon shifts into sleep mode (after couple of more clunks) and becomes silent.
I have no complaints. It works great and was low in price. I have used it now in my camera for about 2 months.
alittle scared buying non canon battery BUT i am verry happy with this battery longer life than oem, two years and still going, i use my canon battery for back up when i run out with battery i put in the oem and then be conservative on the pictures i take the rest of the day, great company and great battery, oh and i bought 2 batteries and both doing great.
As the way of computers go anything put into print is almost always out of date but this book is a must have for anyone's library that wants good computer security information. Some people complain that this type of information should not be released to the public and that the author has done a morally incorrect thing. Yet some of these same people complain that the freedom of information act is being comprimised by our government because it will not release information to the public. Face it, if a problem exists in the computer industry then someone will find it and share it within the computer circles. If it is not made public less people will know of it and the companies will not feel inclined to do anything about it. Buy this book, read it, and frequently refer to it. The simple fact that some people believe it should not be published is enough proof that the information inside is still good and worth learning. Though I wish the publisher would rerelease the book without the Hacker reference in the title, it was enough I almost didn't buy the book, and it is enough that I do not have the book on desk at work. No matter how the public is educated most look at the title of Hacker as something to feared or punished.
I find that the cord works fine. My complaint is that it's so costly for what it does. The Nikon that cost about the same has a autofocus assist lamp. I wish the Canon cord came with an autofocus assist lamp. The focus assist lamp from the flash doesn't work to well if the flash is hand held away from the camera.I would rate this 5 star, if it had focus assist lamp or priced $20 lower.
When we first bought this Canon Powershot A75 digital camera I was very impressed. This was my first "real" digital camera (because I had used a simple free one before with very low quality pictures at 640*480 resolution) and I really liked how it was easy to use and had a clear and colorful 1.8" LCD screen on the back.We originally had the 32 megabyte memory card with the camera, which can hold enough pictures (the storage depends on the resolution of the pictures, however 32 megabytes is good for about 100 pictures at decent resolution). My brothers and I mainly used the camera to take pictures of awesome sports cars and rare foreign cars such as old vintage Porsches, Dodge Vipers, and Lamborghinis (we participated in what we dubbed drive-by-shootings, where we would drive by and take pictures of rare and awesome cars, and now our collection has over 1000 pictures). The pictures were generally very good quality, but the problem is that this camera is very susceptible to movements while taking a picture. Therefore, many of the pictures come out blurry. However, there are many modes for the camera, such as outdoor mode, action mode, indoor mode, night mode. These modes help when you're taking action shots, but unless you have a tripod there are too many pictures that will come out blurry.The zoom capabilities of this camera were a pretty cool feature, although 3X zoom is fairly common on digital cameras. The menus and options are generally easy to use, and you can get by without learning about all the advanced features if you just want basic pictures. However, I suggest that you get the 512 megabyte memory card, because then you can store an almost unlimited number of pictures. With this card, at high resolution you can store over 700 pictures, and if you opt for the email-friendly low resolutions pictures at 640*480 (which come out looking pretty good) you can store thousands of pictures. This is great for overseas trips or for convenience because you don't have to keep uploading to your PC. Also a 512 MB or 1 GB memory card is great for taking videos.This camera also takes short videos, which are actually impressive quality for a digital camera of this price. The sound quality is pretty decent also, and the videos are either 320*240 or 640*480. With our 512 MB card we could take a video of about 20 minutes at the lower resolution.By now you're probably wondering why I gave this camera 3 stars. Well, after having this camera for about a year it had a major failure. I was using it to zoom in and out at one of my brother's school award ceremony and then the LCD image just became very blurry. From then on, the LCD monitor was constantly blurry and all the pictures became blurry. So after that we couldn't take any more pictures. Now the camera is ruined, and with our warranty expired we'll have to probably get it repaired at a high cost. Hopefully, the new Canon Powershot A90 doesn't have this serious malfunction. There are many other excellent Canon cameras to purchase, but I don't suggest this one unless you get at least a 2-year warranty and perhaps use the zoom sparingly.
About a month ago I decided I needed a new mouse. At the time i was using a standard optical 2 button, scroll wheel, compaq mouse. After reading many reviews about how great the Logitech MX700 mouse was i bought that... It was very smooth and precise, BUT it was the MOST UNCOFTORABLE mouse I've ever used and my whole arm was sore after a little while of use!!!! I returned it the next day and after reading some reviews tried this mouse, the Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer with Tilt Wheel... This is a great mouse and is very precise, but even more important it fits my hand perfect, very comftorable! It's great for games and the battery seems like it will have a long life. The side scrolling thingy isn't used much, but when I have used it it's very easy and useful. The front and back scroll wheel is smooth, its like one long scroll down, no stop at all, which is very hard to use in games, but now I've got it down perfectly just takes time. Just try this mouse out, you won't be dissapointed.
NOTE: This is review for Acer Aspire 1642WLMi Notebook;Part Number: LX.A8605.452Processor: Pentium M Centrino 740 at 1.73GHz, 2MB L2 cache;Memory: 512MB DDR2 (2 X 256MB RAM sticks, so both slots are occupied.);Hard Drive: 80GB 4200 RPM (Hard Drive Part Number: ST980829A - Seagate Momentus);Optical Drive: Pioneer DVDRW DL,Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition,LCD Display: 15.4" TFT with Acer CrystalBrite TechnologyGraphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900Wireless LAN: 802.11 b/gSTRENGTHS: Cheap price; Good screen resolution; DVD burner; DDR2 memory; Built in Microphone; 802.11b/g wireless LAN; Reliable brand (Our another Acer laptop, a year old, still works ok).WEAKNESSES: No external volume control; No supplied recovery DVD; No dedicated video/graphics card; Junk speakers; Windows XP Home (No CD!); 504MB RAM; No Infrared (and of course No Bluetooth); No FireWire jack; No S-Video jack; Made in China (I've nothing personal against China but electronics items made in China usually don't last long because of low quality.)SUMMARY: It is a mediocre notebook. Has good LCD with CrystalBrite Technology which is glossy coated and looks really nice but has a mirror effect, you can see reflection of the lamp light nearby, etc. Good thing is that I haven't discovered any dead pixels.1) Make sure when you first power it up change Display Settings to the highest resolution! (Go to: Start->Control Panel->Display->Settings and choose highest).2) When you first power up the notebook it will create a Recovery DVD image (it is about 4GB), which takes more than 10 minutes. Then you'll be asked to insert either 1 DVD or 4 CDs (one by one of course). Luckily I had a blank DVD+R, so I inserted it and it took about 20 minutes to burn a Recovery DVD. Shame on Acer for not including it in the package. Previously it was included but not anymore. So prepare 1 blank DVD before you power it up. This notebook has a Pioneer DVD burner, which supports burning of double-layer DVDs.3) Acer still has a design flaw; if you take the battery off the laptop it won't stay still but lean on the left side. Because a little left rubber piece is attached directly to the battery. Shame on a product engineer team!4) Windows XP Home (No Windows installation CD included!) is not as good as Windows XP Pro or Windows Media Edition.5) Doesn't have a dedicated video card but just Intel Graphics Accelerator, which takes memory for graphics needs from the main RAM memory. Upgrade of its RAM memory to 1GB would be a wise idea. However, keep in mind that both slots are occupied (2 X 256MB).6) Haven't tested battery life because I don't care much for it. It will be mostly used as a desktop replacement.7) Hard drive is partitioned into two drives (FAT32 formatted). 1st drive ACER (C:) shows free space 30.6 GB out of total size 35.5 GB. The 2nd ACERDATA (D:) shows full free 36.6 GB. So if you add both hard capacities it will be 72.1, but Acer claimed 80GB! Hard drive part number is ST980829A; I put it on search on PriceGrabber. It is Seagate Momentus 4200 RPM (rotations per minute). It is the slowest on market right now, because most notebooks put at least 5400 RPM. So, you get what you pay for!8) RAM memory shows only 504MB out of claimed 512MB. Shame on Acer for this! It is a common problem with all Acer notebooks. Our other Acer notebook shows 496MB out of 512MB. But my Toshiba Satellite shows its full RAM memory!9) Not much software comes preinstalled, just freebies like for DVD watching, Norton Antivirus (3-month trial), Acrobat Reader 7.0. In other words, software which you can find and install for free yourself. That's a common practice among notebook retailers, so I'm not complaining on this issue. Product manual is really useless because it is a general description of Acer Aspire 1640s series!10) Speakers are junk! Volume is TOO LOW even on highest volume setting. I could barely hear DVD movie. So, you MUST buy external speakers! Nobody puts superb speakers in notebooks likes Toshiba does, because they put (in most models) Harman Kardon, which is a renowned brand in audio equipment.11) I can't comment on durability because it was just purchased. But I already noticed two little pin size holes(not from me) on casing. It raises my concern on durability of its plastic casing. It is definitely not as good as IBM's casing.12) It has 3 USB ports, headphones and external mic jack. But NO FIREWIRE port was discovered by me; instead Acer put a plastic plug at the place where FireWire suppose to be! When I hardly removed it I found there is just an empty hole but no FireWire. Come on it's not a Celeron cheapo laptop, is it so expensive for Acer to put FireWire in this model?! I don't think it has S-Video out jack either! It is marked on the right side but again there is a sturdy plastic plug which I couldn't remove. So it hasn't S-Video out. Why to close places where FireWire and S-Video jacks suppose to be with plastic plugs?! That's the weirdest thing I've ever seen. As a customer I feel like I was teased and fooled. No Bluetooth; No even Infrared port is included! What's the heck?! Hey, Acer Corporation you should name it BAREBONE ASPIRED because it is barebone inspired?! Can you imagine a hand with 1 or 2 fingers missing? That's how this laptop feels like because of the missing basic features such as Infrared port, FireWire, S-Video!At least Acer kept in laptop phone jack (dial-up for internet) and network jack. :)So, if you can live without such basic features as IR port, FireWire, S-Video, it will be acceptable purchase. If you need those features built-in then buy Toshiba or other brands. Otherwise you can of course purchase USB Bluetooth adapter or FireWire PCMCIA Card. But I still can't believe that Acer cut the Infrared port off this budget model. Just for your information, we have at home Toshiba notebook with Pentium MMX processor (Pentium 1 in other words), which is probably more than 10-15 years old. Even that old laptop has built-in infrared port! SHAME ON ACER!!!I'm wondering what Acer is going to do when build their next budget notebook model, hmm cut off built-in touch pad mouse?!OVERALL CONCLUSION: I would say it is an extremely budget laptop with a good processor (which is in the mid of Pentium M class) but not much too offer in features. Especially given the fact that they put a 4200RPM hard drive! Upgrade to 1GB of RAM is strongly recommended but for general tasks as web surfing and typing 512MB is ok. With shared graphics accelerator you must give up on graphics intensive games.Because of the cheap price I view it as a good budget laptop. Don't waste your money on cheaper Celeron M laptops; better get this one which cost about $150 more. But if you add on top of this notebook's price another $200-250 you can buy full featured Toshiba Satellite with at least Core Solo processor (of course Intel Core Duo will be MUCH better option at another extra $200); excellent speakers, 1GB of RAM, fast 100GB hard drive at 5400 RPM; dual layer DVD burner, still graphics accelerator though.I own a Toshiba Satellite M35-S359 (reviewed here as well), and it is already 2 and half years of accurate use and still works without any problems (Made in Phillippines). If you need multimedia notebook with good speakers and good features I stongly recommend Toshiba over any other brand. Even IBM (I admit IBM has solid case and keyboard) is not as good as Toshiba in building multimedia laptops with perfect speakers. Check specifications before making a purchase, Harman Kardon speakers of Toshiba notebooks are awesome compared to junk laptop speakers put by Acer, Dell, Sony, IBM, HP and others.If you're short in money or not looking for the above mentioned features then go ahead and buy Acer. It is not that bad, I'm sure it will last a few years. But keep in mind if you remove the battery it won't stay still, perhaps like all other Acer laptops because of the above mentioned design flaw. This may be annoying to persons like me because I for example took the battery off my Toshiba laptop, I don't need it for use at home. This trick to save the battery life can't be done with Acer laptops, unless you're willing to put a magazine under it's left side. :)In sum, this Acer laptop is satisfactory for basic needs but as of 22 June 2006 it doesn't worth more than $650 (the model with 80GB HDD).FOLLOW-UP:Our other Acer laptop recently died (in late April 2007), it won't boot anymore. I'm afraid that it is a motherboard problem.Laptop was purchased brand new from Amazon in December 2004 and spent some time is laptop bag as a spare laptop. It was used since October 2005 exclusively as a desktop replacement and was very well take care of. Despite this fact I was "surprised" discovering two cracks on each bottom sides of the LCD plastic's back. How can possibly a normal use, I should say very careful use could cause such cracks and laptop death? My conclusion is that Acer uses cheapest plastic and junk hardware.From my very disappointing experience I would recommend staying away from junk Acer laptops.And by the way, thank God my Toshiba Satellite M35-S359 laptop still works just fine since January 2004.
This hard drive enclosure is wonderful!! I have read some reviews that heavily criticized the directions on these things. Bottom line: you take out the screws on the sides, plug in the hard drive, put the cover back on and screw it in. Plug it in. Turn it on. This one acknowledged and installed beautifully on Vista Premium. In about 5 mins I was copying files from the old hard drive to the new hard drive. I'm now buying another one for another friend.
I ordered these earbuds to listen to music and sounds on my computer at work. They came very quickly and they have more than met my expectations. The sound is absolutely fabulous.. I didn't know earbuds could sound that good.. plus they are really pretty.. fit very well into your ears with out any discomfort. Plus you can't beat the great price.I would highly suggest these earbuds whether it is for an ipod, laptop or computer.. you will very much enjoy these. They get an A+ with me.
Why oh why does digital multimedia need to be so damned complicated?My HDTV has a built in speaker bank that I use a) when I don't want to turn on the surround sound stereo system and b) as an ad hoc center channel for my 2.1 system. The monitor part of my TV only has HDMI input. The Denon AVR-887 will take composite, component, S-video and output them through HDMI, but will not pass digital sound through the same HDMI output, unless it was HDMI to begin with. So if I am using an HDMI source with the AVR-887, I can get sound in the monitor speaker. If I am using any other kind of source (cable HD box, Wii, PS2, video camera), sound is not passed through HDMI. I know it's a relatively marginal issue, but since I do need this capability, I have to send the AVR-887 back.Otherwise, are people able to hear the difference between these medium quality recievers? I for one cannot. The main reason to spend more is for increasing levels of switching and signal integration, and more power per channel. I am going to buy the $300 AVR-587 instead and see how it stacks up.
I bought the Power Jack two weeks again and have been searching for a compatible-voltage cordless wall phone to go with it. OK, that's my problem, I should have gotten the phone first, right?Most of the phone voltages are 6 or 6.5 volts, whereas the lowest voltage setting on the Power Jack is 7 volts. Not much of a difference, but calling Panasonic tech support, AT&T;, and even Leviton did not help me match voltages. They either said it would not work with their phones, could not identify their own products voltage requirements and generally were of no help. Leviton could not help me identify any phones that it is compatible with. (Makes me wonder how a product could be manufactured if there is no knowledge of where it can be used?)I tried personal visits to Staples, Radio Shack, WalMart and even Sears, searching for a compatible phone. Most phones do not list the voltage input FROM the transformer to the base unit on the outside packaging. If you have a magnifying glass and open the boxes, you might find it on the base unit. Don't even bother trying to get the info over the web or by phone to the manufacturer or seller.So, my question is, what phones would work with this unit? Again, I'd like a cordless wall phone base with three or four cordless remotes. If I have to settle for a corded base, with a few coreless remotes, I'd do that. There just seems to be no single source of information and the manufacturers do not list the transformer voltage. Am I missing something here? (Also, most phones say only to use the transformer packaged with the phone.) I still like the idea of the Leviton product, I just want to locate a compatible phone system to go with it!
It came bundle with the Ipod and my wife likes it but she does not use it a lot for music; only ocassionally.
Stand was great initially, but after a few weeks of use the notches started wearing out and the vertical support would start slipping. Also, the grip pad started to peel after a month or so. Sometimes when I want to quickly pick up my iPad, it'll stick to the device which is a bit annoying. Overall, I'd say go with something a bit more sturdy and durable.
Began running with the nike+ipod as a way to make running more interesting. I did not want to have to purchase nike shoes that are designed to hold the transmitter, and like to run with my hands free. This is the perfect option that allows me to buy whatever brand of shoe i want, and the wrist holder works well. I have not tried the extension for upper arm, couldn't see the ipod well enough to see time display. Product was shipped quickly and works great.
This device transmits on a common frequency; as a result it is horribly choppy and ultimately useless.
This lens is bright and crystal clear. The images are crisp and pristine. Although the price was reasonable, the model is a previous and discontinued version of the lens. I believe this information should have been disclosed by Amazon and/or the seller. The product is quality, but I dislike the deception. I probably would have purchased the lens if I had known it was a discontinued model. I dislike that the vendor was disinclined to reveal the information.
Too many bells and whistles and not enough guts. Look elsewhere besides this JVC.
this toner has been working just fine in our printer since we installed it and the price was reasonable and the delivery was as requested.
They came free with the printer and they are okay. They are good for normal use. I would recoommend them to use with your copier.
This Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G really did wonders for my home network and wow the speed is great.
Looking forward to taking it on its first trip. Love it. Compact, super little with great features.
Cables To Go have consistently delivered excellent quality cables of all types for amazingly low prices. As a computer and A/V geek, I will endorse and keep using Cables To Go cables!
I purchased this as a gift for Christmas and it was a hit. We tested it out and can't wait until the Spring when it can be installed!
I love this chain, I never worry that it will fall apart or break off, the metal is strong and flexible and does not snag my hair. I own 5 of these neck straps for every camera i've ever bought, and for the next one i will buy. This neck strap has saved my cameras many many times, from those ooopps moments.The metal connector piece with the label can scratch your camera, but so can any other metal object. That's why i also buy the Zagg screen protectors.
I bought this to work with my home movies that were transferred from VHS to DVD-RAM ... the drive has no problem reading the RAM disks. It came with Nero 7 Express - so I had to buy additional software to edit and preserve chapter breaks in my home movies. Other than that, I love it.Also, the shipping was faster than advertised. Great service!
In terms of functions, button size, etc., this is a good calculator. I own another Casio calculator, a scientific version that looks very similar to this one. I really liked the screen on the scientific calculator, but do not like the screen on this one. There is not enough contrast and though it is adjustable, it can not be adjusted to get a light enough background with dark enough characters.
I received a Fujifilm FinePix 2650 digital camera for Xmas in 2002. I have had much fun using it. However, I thought time had arrived to get an "up grade", namely a Fujifilm FinePix E900. I am amazed at the things one can do with this camera. I like to take pictures of my Grandson when he participates in track meets. The "continuous shooting" mode allows me to get great pictures of him in the center of a picture.
First of all, let me say that this unit is very well worth the money. As "just a DVD player" I give it FIVE over FIVE points (or ten/ten if you wish).The unit comes as Region Free DVD Player. Professionally modified to play any region out of the box. This feature makes it most versatile player as this player can play any region 1,2,3,4,5,6 PAL or NTSC on regular American TV just out of the Box It just works.Good things:it can play NTSC and PAL DVD, VCD. and when it plays PAL VCD, it will fit the image so that the image is not out of proper aspect ratio. You can even easily choose the left or right audio channel which is typical of VCD. Further, this DVD player can play DivX, MPG, mp3, jpg. It can play DivX with subtitles. When fast forwarding, it can go up to 30x and 100x (seems like not 100x but maybe 50x). When you step frame by frame, it works flawlessly. It's a great player for the price, considering all the media it plays (ours played DVD+RW too) and the quality of sound and picture it produces.As a straight DVD player, this player excels. It has an absolutely brilliant progressive picture, with rich colors, and no prog-scan artifacts whatsoever. There are also a couple of nice digital touch-up controls, sharpness and brightness which can come in handy to boost dark images.As a DIVX/Xvid player, also excellent. Highly compatible with divx 4/5 and vxid, not at all with divx 3.11 or ms mp4 v2 - according to my testing. plays ac3 audio on these files too. Interesting problem with divx subtitles. Very compatible, yet places them in the middle of the screen, which is weird, but oddly workable. The menu system for avi files is intuitive, but only captures the first 16 characters of the filename.As a dvd-r player, it's also solid. It has played all media I've thrown at it (-r, -rw). The only problem is that it's picky about flaws. In fact, I have dozens of labeled dvd-r's which will break-up and not play past a certain point. unfortunate, but after I removed the labels (not an easy process) they played to the end.Now for my favorite feature, the coup de grace: auto aspect-ratio. I have a 16:9 set. When I enable this feature (default), anamorphic titles will fill the screen, 4:3 titles will be in the middle (though zoomed in ever-so-slightly) and non-anamorphic letterbox titles will be zoomed in to fill the width of the 16:9. It makes this adjustment for dvd and divx content. And it gets it right 95% of the time - the other 5% you can adjust manually.
Just a note on the PG-30 substitute that I bought. It quickly ran out and the printer does not really tell you how much is left if it is not a Canon product. For a dollar or so, buy the Canonn original and save the headache.
Parts of my house only receive a 20% signal strength. I was so excited to see a product that might actually make surfing throughout the house more enjoyable.The product was incredibly easy to insall, however it made mininal difference on my signal strength. It was still in the 20% range.I use both a Linksys router and a Linksys 802.11 card for my laptop.Also, the tollfree # for technical support had been disconnected. Very frustrating.
i got it the day it came out and well i wasnt pleased with it because it scrambled all of my songs and i couldnt find a program to convert my videos...well when i was baout to return it, i actually tired it and it actually ended it up doing well, and i asked all of my friends about it and they said they had problems with their ipods...i am actually happy though i wish that the battery would last a little longer but overall it is a great product and most of my friends have traded in their ipods for a zune....and well lets face it no product is ever going to be perfect so yeah, very happy with my zune!!!:-)
Do not buy this camera. After using it for 3 months I got "lens Error". It can't even focus on low light condition. When you pressed the shutter , it will take at least 3 to 4 sec to take the shot. I called Nikon for service , and they replaced it with a new one. Adviced is do not buy this Nikon 5700 . Lemon ... Lemon ... Lemon ...How about Olympus...?
After reading the reviews and needing a new small system for the living room/kitchen (the CD and cassette player gave out), I bought this microsystem. Everything works out of the box and the sound exceeds my expectations. The bass is great at low to medium loud volume. The treble is really good too, but as an older guy who's hearing isn't as great as when I was young, don't rely on my treble evaluation.The layout of the pushbuttons and knobs are simple and easy to understand. This is a far cry from the units years ago, that were complicated and messy. Even the remote is well built and laid out.I've owned this for a day and love it - I'll review later and update on it's reliability - which is very important to me.Highly Recommended! Also I had a good shipping experience with eMotronics.
The price was a savings...the delivery was prompt...and the discs are highly reliable for burning.
4 years ago I bought this projector used, with a motorized screen.Has worked flawlessly since day one. Replacement bulbs are between$100 & $200 but I have yet to replace mine.This is my TV and gaming station so it gets used almost every night.I would certainly recommend this unit to someone who wants a larger than lifemovie, gaming or TV experience.Combined with a great surround system it has givenmy last 2 living rooms that full on Cinema feel.
It's a pretty good device and the price is good. I went to FL last week and took it with me, it was very accurate. I would recommend it. Thanks
This product is great for travelling. Looks and acts fairly durable, but dont bang it around too much, because it only has a little padding. Case is very light and feels like you are only carrying the notebook around.As I said the case will prevent against dents, but is not meant for cushioning the notebook against tosses or dropsHas many pockets and places to keep accessories. AND VERY VERY LIGHT. Perfect for on the go
This review intends to add to 'A Conrad's review ("A very nice personal voice recorder").. with focus around "audio recording quality", when using the unit(ws700m) for recording music, vocals, etc (that is: can ws700 do the job, as more than a diktafon?).Summary: The unit has got very good and usable audio recording quality, which is okay for vocals and Music recordings. Of course it is beaten by samplers and more audiophile units (with manual rec-level control, etc.), but is does the job very well for the less "professional" home-user. Only problem is the noise of the amplifying-circuitry, which is a tad annoying at middle & and gtows quite high, at high mic-sense setting.Before buying ...The details such as sound quality when recording, was essential to me.I aim to use this unit widely - from notes to recording my kids singing and playing music - classroom-recording is also needed.Being a parent, to a 3 y.o. boy and girl, full of toddler-energy - and since I want to use such a unit to record what they come up with - regarding music, singing, etc. - besides recording "the normal stuff", such as lectures.And I knew that the +50-100 USD models would feature real music recording abilities - such as manual control over rec-levels (opposed to the 'voice recorders' automatic gain-level control), good configurable filters, higher sampling-rates, etc. ... but, the price of these would result in my 3 y.o. kids being alienated form the expensive unit, as it would be one of the "grown-up can-be-ruined" electrical 'mystery-units', that does the job.So, how did all this apply to this unit...After buying :It really does the job. The audio-recordings is "very airy, open, quite neutral" - using the built-in microphones.I tried it with mp3-256k and pcm-44k (uncompressed) - and both turned out better than expected, for a diktafon ...One problem is, although, the noise ... which seems to be noise of the amplifying-circuitry ... it can be a problem (in middle and especially high mic-sense) ...It seems to be more of an "audio-recorder / sampler" than a simple voice-recorder.I have tried making noise-reduction in Audition, which also cae out with a better result than expected (from an mp3-256k recording) - the audio is again quite good, still wibrant and open (airy.., with no audible artifacts).I have yet to try pluggin-in external mic's - but I'm not sure I will need this .. since it does quite well "on its own"..And, so small ... my old primitive only-voice "recorder" from 2003 used to be small, but now it is bulky and very last century / old-looking.I don't know if there is any other unit in this price-league, that does the job as well as this unit (maybe Panasonic has a winner, too?), but I need not seek elsewhere - I am grounded with this unit.The speaker: It is better than "the bad reviews of it has stated" - it "sounds thin", but in close up recordings with signal of -3 to -6 dB sound level (which was the level the unit adjusts to (agc-level)), the speaker could be heard well (maybe not in an noisy environment).I have not tried experimenting with the lower-quality recording settings, since it is not my intended use, and since I will transfer the files to PC, and then edit (remove noise, etc.), and then save at a compression level which suits the purpose (using for instance "dB Power Amp" music converter (which is free, in the old versions, and offers a good and adjustable quality output in the mp3-format)).Afterthoughts:As it shines through, I am vere pleased with the recordings - which is what I was aiming at, and have focused on, in this review.The rest seemes to be well covered in other reviews - that is stuff such as "portability" and menus (for instance "ease of use").I will however shortly line-up, that I found the construction of my sample, to be firm and tight, including the buttons ... And, that it initially starts in recording mode, from which a recording is just "one press away" (with the 'rec-button'), and pressing the rec-button toggles the recording (...pause-play-pause... etc.).The menus is operated like on a modern digital-camera (such as Panasonic, Canon and Sanyo) - which is good/bad? .. I am used to them, so I quickly got used to navigating the unit.-------Notes on the Sony PX820 (which seemed to be a good and less expensive alternative) :I have heard some recordings with the Sony PX820 (an alternative to the WS-series) at YouTube, made with and without external mike/mikes - and, the recordings seemed to lack treble. Bass and midrange dominated - and I have concluded that the Sony has circuitry inside ('noise cancellation'?), resulting in a narrow 'voice-oriented' frequency-range (making it very unusable when it comes to full-range music/audio-recording).Another important comparison: Rec-level dynamics: From reading and hearing the reviews of the Sony PX820 it seems that it is one of the models, that doesn't control the mic-sensitivity very well - resulting in distortion when speaking up close, and too little gain-up when the unit is far away from the speaker.
This center speaker is all that my surround sound system needed to purify the audio. I'm not a super picky sound person, but did want some quality sound at a fair price. This is a lot of bang for the buck and I highly recommended it for the kind of person who wants good clear sound without heading into the stratosphere of pricing.
We absolutly LOVE this camera!!! It takes great pictures and it is so small it can go anywhere!! I have not been disapointed at all with this camera. Already been on a number of trips and it has taken many pictures that have turned out wonderful. If you buy this camera you will not be disapointed.
Best thing about this product is that it has no buttons or a screen with complicated code numbers, just a very simple light code. yet it does the job perfectly, first it analyze the battery then it discharge it and then it recharge with overheat protection. I can't imagine anything as simple and effective as this for a normal user like me. lots of my batteries came back to life because of it, i thought all charges are the same until i tried this. I don't understand why big companies like duracell and Energizer sell cheap chargers with its batteries. if there is something to complain about, maybe it is not portable enough with its rounded shape. Five stars for sure =)
it's a great product ....idon;t want to frieghten you.... but it has a great possiblity of sanpping in half. scratches are easily visible and it's just tooooo smalll...Yeah!!!Also the memory is too small. It's very stylish and is still an iPod. The sreen is tooo small and it is pretty good, don't get me wrong. I suggest saving up a little more money and buying the iPod Photo or using that money for the Zen Micro but that's just me!!
I was so disappointed with this camera. We bought the Pirates of the Caribbean motif but it's the same camera. I was so excited to give this to my son for his birthday. He is always begging to use my expensive cameras so I thought this would be a great gift. And it would have been if it took a decent picture. The best pictures taken by this camera are so grainy they aren't worth keeping. Now after wasting $60 (yes we paid a premium because we bought it at Disneyland - the happiest place on earth) I feel the need to go out and buy him a gift that actually works. Please, don't waste your money by buying this camera.
Has been in for for a while now and is still holding its charge like it did when it was new. I have yet to run the battery down in one phone call when fully charged.
We have a small business network and purchased this router primarily for internet access. The router LOCKS UP several times per week and must be powered down/up to get it restored. Even that proceedure can take 2-3 attempts before you get it back up. This major problem makes the router unreliable and completely useless in our application. We spent MANY wasted hours trying to trouble shoot this problem and believe it may simply be a design flaw in the product. We will be relocating it to the dumpster and researching a higher quality product from a different manufacturer.
What I like most about this wonderful device is all of the things it can do with just a flip of a switch. If you are listening to one of your favorite songs, and suddenly see something you want to photograph or film, you are ready! I found the mc3 exceptionally easy to use and intuitive. The software was a bit less easy, at least for me, but after a little playing around, I got the hang of it and was amazed at the quality of the pics, movies and cd-quality sound. I didn't like that the mc3 does not come with a paper manual, so if you have to look something up, you have to pore through the 90+ page manual on the CD. Also, the battery life seems very short, especially after transferring files. I noticed that the batteries will play music for a very long time though, even after you can't use the other features. Over-all, i love this device, and I am sure i will bring it wherever i go, especially when summer comes. It seems to be the perfect thing for the beach, camping, or any place where you want to bring music or fun with you. And the price makes it even easier :)
I wanted to purchase a battery grip for quite a while. When I saw the price I could'nt resist.The opteka B Grip came with 2 1800 mA batteries which I thought was excellent (lots of power).I would recommend this product any timeMike
JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO ENJOY MY NEW DIGITAL CAMERA EVEN MORE. ARRIVED IN JUST A FEW DAYS. GREAT PRICE.
I've had my Belkin for over two years now and it works just as advertised. Just about EVERY night I have my MacBook Pro running on it: watching Hulu, checking my FB, updating my blog, playing games, burning discs from iTunes, updating the Pod... It is comfortable in many ways. It is stable (no "beanbag" on the bottom to waffle around). It is lightweight. It keeps my lap AND computer cool (folks with computers that still get too hot ought to look into other reasons for their problem). I take it with me on trips. My Mac *lives* on it all the time. Cannot recommend this product highly enough.I'm getting one for my son who keeps stealing mine.
I've used the product a few times. So far, it has worked well. Rated it a 4 because longevity is an issue I'd consider in a rating, and I haven't had it long enough yet--but Amazon emailed me twice, so....(no complaint).
When I first took out this sound system, I was decently impressed. I have had it for 2 months now and everything has worked perfectly, but as others have commented, I am thinking the cd drive may break because it has made an odd squeaking noise when it rotates.... Otherwise, it's a great system with some good power but not the greatest clarity. The surround speakers are rather low quality though. The rest is great, so go buy it, because 299 watts for this amount of money is too good to pass up!
This was the first prime lens that I bought after purchasing aCanon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lenstwo years ago. This lens has served me well in the years that I've had it. It's been especially great when I've shot concerts and live events in which I couldn't use a flash. I highly recommend it if you need an inexpensive, but good quality lens for low-light situations.
For a 74-year old arthritic, fibromyalgic individual the packaging was very difficult to open. The item will be ok...my challenge is with limited use of shoulders the crank and holding the item to crank it for full power tires me too quickly for it to be done as long as it needs to be for best radio reception and lighting, but in an emergency I am assuming my desire for what it will provide me will give me the strength I need. Much better than having to worry about status of batteries or where new ones might be to insert.
I've read many great and not-so-great reviews for this printer and flipped back and forth between the D5160 and the Epson CD printer models. I am so glad I bought it!Right out of the box, I printed almost 30 DVD's, each one printing perfectly with no problems, no scratches, etc. I have read where people said it scratched their disks, but I can only imagine that they did not handle or insert the disk into the holder correctly.For the 30 disks I've printed, it has only used one quarter of the ink cartridge! That's great!Yes, the design software that comes with it for disk printing is minimal, but you can use Photoshop or any other image creation software to design your label. Use the following settings below and you'll see how easy it is!A tip: design your DVD labels so that you only use a band across it in full color, with one or two color printing above and below for information. You'll use A LOT less ink.Make your document the following size (could be square, I suppose):952 pixels wide (4.76") x 972 (4.86") high @ 200 dpiAfter you've created the image, save it to the Desktop or someplace you can find it.Open up the HP Photosmart Studio application. Find the image from the Library window on the left (Mac?). Click on it in the main window to select. Then click on CREATE in the top row of icons.In the Create window, under TEMPLATES choose Print on CD/DVD (5 inch / 120mm). Then select the first disk design with the large hole and nothing else on it. In the window to the right, you'll see your image behind the rectangular text boxes (HP's great design program! Ha!). Ignore the boxes, they won't print unless you type something in them.Then choose PRINT and that's it!Tips: Keep the disk caddie tray in it's plastic sleeve to keep it clean. Always blow any dust out of it before you put a disk in to keep it clean. Use the little thumb hole in the caddie to lift your disk out when done. Give it time to dry.Note: Sometimes after putting in the disk caddie tray, you'll need to press the PRINT button on the printer if the tray doesn't load automatically after inserting it to the ARROW MARKS (you'll feel a slight stop).Bottom Line: Once you have your label image created, you'll be able to print wonderful disks with little or no hassles if you use care to do the steps correctly. I love my new little printer ($90 most places).BONUS: It prints laser-sharp text and prints on plain paper, too!
This item is new return, it is not suitable for me,I need item like, "2 Headphone Splitter" Sharing on the computer.How can I contact Hosa?
While the motorola signal booster has received overwhelming praise from hundreds of customers, I found that when used as an antenna signal booster it had no effect upon the signals. Finally, after two days of repositioning and retesting reception I returned it to Amazon (who are an amazing company in accepting and processing returns). I have no doubt that as a booster for cable boxes it works well. My one star rating is strictly based on its effectiveness in having the same effect on boosting digital HD antenna signals.
The last camera I had was a Gateway...it sucked. The Kodak is very user friendly. I have had no problems with battery life. Pictures print professional quality. Everything so far is great.
This antenna didn't work well for me, but that doesn't mean it won't work well for you. My advice is to try out several antennas and see which one works the best for your situation. Don't even bother reading reviews because what works for one person might not work well for another.
Wow! I Think this is one of the best desktop available in the market. I bought this iMac 2 months ago after the apple upgraded to Intel Core 2 Duo with 1 GB ram (prior is just Intel Core Duo with 512MB based on the same price). Everything is perfect for me. The design is not only gorgeous and slim but it comes up with a bundle of cool softwares like iTune, iPhoto, iMovie, IDVD, Garageband. In my view point, the apple tries to design all digital media applications (song, photo, movie and music creation) for Mac and they've done a great job on that. In the iMac, every component seems to carefully assemble with high qualty components to maximize the overall performance. For me, there is no need to buy any additional hardware except the software which is kind of expensive and limited. Anyway, it seem like if there is any problem on the iMac, we gotta bring it to the Apple's service only. We don't allow to get into inside to fix it but that should be a rare case.However, for some software you should be aware the compatibility to Intel-based iMac processor because some cannot run on that processor yet.Overall, I'm very happy to switch from PC to Mac and I think I should do it for a long time. The performance is solid you almost never face the pause problem when running multiple tasks like happenning on PC. Sound from fan or hardisk is pretty quite. Make up your mind and I think you won't be disappointed.
Bought this for a gift for my dad and he loves it. The taste and quality of his coffee has improved, not sure how, but he has definitely noticed a difference from his old coffee pot.
I'm very satisfied with the bag. I was expecting I could also fit my laptop in it but it doesn't, which it's fine bc it never said it would but I was just hoping it would (although I guess it could fit a smaller laptop or a netbook).It's very comfortable, has a lot of room for the camera equipment, even a small tripod (which I carry in the bag). Plus it has external pockets, a net for a light jacket and straps for a larger tripod.I currently carry in it: a Canon T2i with lens attached, an extra 70-300mm lens, battery charger, small accesories and a small tripod and I still have some extra space for a few other stuff.
From the moment I recieved this product I knew I had made a great desision in this purchase. The packageing was impressive and it came with everything which I think is a total plus, the case, battery, battery charger and the cords. I recently purchased a more expensive digital camera and had to put more money into the rechargable batteries and charger and the AV cord and the case, and the product packageing was no where near as good as this little camera. Also this camera has an awesome orange light ( don't know the Tech. term )that totally suprises whoever your taking a picture of and can take a picture in a competely dark room, my big camera cant do that. I take it everywhere it is so small, I love it.
I previously bought this cord about a year and a half ago. Before that cord, I bought a $20 Belkin one at the Apple store that lasted only about 6 months. Over time, the cord will start to wear and you'll get staticy sound, so I am ready for a new one. I was impressed at how this $5 cord outlasted the name brand $20 one I bought at Apple. I am re-purchasing 2 today (one for the car & one for my home stereo). The length is long enough for the car and home. To keep the cord life lasting, it's best to retract it when not in use and don't keep it hanging from the auxillary input (I think that's how it wears, because of the cord being bent all the time). Anyway - this is a great value.
This active HDTV component splitter, w/audio, (distribution amplifier) worked perfectly. I connected it up to my HDTV Dish TV box using 25 feet of cable. Three HD LCD TVs were each connected by another 50 feet of cable. A total of 75 cable feet away from the Dish TV box. All looked and sounded as good as the main HDTV connected by a 6 foot HDMI cable.
I have bought many Rapture (by Metra) cables, and while the quality is ok, the roll length is always about 10% less than indicated. Doesn't matter if it's power, ground, or speaker cables---they are always short. These 500' rolls measure about 440'.
This is the first electronic gadget I have bought in years that I was able to figure out in minutes!Out of the box, after a 2 hour charge (gave me a chance to watch the tutorial and scan the manual) I wasmaking movies! I have not used the high quality setting yet but the mid-range is pretty darn good! Themost impressive feature is its "anti jitter" filtering. Any other Camcorder I have ever tried makes mymovies look like I am in the middle of an earthquake! Not with this one! (unless you are at max zoom) Theoptical zoom is far more than needed so I never expect to even use the digital zoom. There is an "easy"mode that automatically sets the camera to adequate settings. And it actually works.The only thing I am having problems with is getting the camera to connect to the PC. The camera says"connecting" and just hangs. I have a call in with Sony and will report back. I suspect better editingsoftware will cure that. The software provided is very basic. The workaround for now is to just insertthe DVD directly into the PC then use the software to read and edit it. It would be nice if you could"finalize" the DVD on the PC rather than in the camcorder.Initialy, I purchased the Camcorder alone to see how I like it but I just ordered ALL the options!
I picked this up because I wanted to connect my XBox 360 to my LCD monitor via a VGA cable, and I wanted to connect the Xbox to my speakers through my soundcard's line-in (a common way to do things). I also wanted stereo sound. A previous cable I bought looked exactly the same as this one *except* that it combined the left and right channels into one.This Y-cable, on the other hand, *definitely* keeps the left and right audio channels separate (and everything sounds great). I'm pretty happy with it.
I love my Casio Palm Size PC. I think it's one of the best PDA's available today. I find it very useful and helpful. The screen is clear and easy to read.
I just receive an Ipod shuffle as a gift. I was so excited because I love the small size of it. It would be perfect for the gym. However, there is one major problem. THEY DON'T WORK! Within 30 minutes of opening the package, it stopped working. We took it to the Apple store where they replaced the software. We said we still didn't want to keep it and were charged a 10% restocking fee. I'm sure the customer service through Amazon would be much better, but who wants to buy something from Apple if they treat you that way. I also had downloaded the istore software onto my computer to put songs on the ipod. What a pain! The software is so complicated to use. Why can't it just be drag and drop to put the songs in? There is also no instructions that you have to download software and nothing to tell you how to use it. Since then, I talked to other people who have the shuffle and they have all had to get it replaced multiple time. Do not buy the shuffle! I know it is small and seems perfect, but they stop working very fast. I'm very disappointed. I'm going to keep looking for a different, non-ipod MP3 player.
This is a excellent antenna for me. It pulls in more stations than the other outdoor antenna I was using. The instructions were a bit weak, but eventually I was able to get it correctly assembled.
I've been using this headset for about 4 months now, and am very pleased with it except the part where my I start getting headache after about 2 hours of gaming, which is not a completely bad thing, just forces me to take a small break and let my eyes rest for a little.Also this headset, when plugged in, blocks all other audio devices. In order to put the sound to my speakers I have to unplug the headset and change prefs to use my mobo surround sound. I'm pretty positive that this happens because the headset is using a USB interface, and there is some kind of conflict between the audio drivers... hopefully plantronics will release a patch for it ... sometime ... hopefully...Software is pretty worthless, but have to have it in order to have good quality sound.Headset is also a bit pricy, but justifies the sound quality!
The laser works well and I use it all of the time. Those of you that want to spend more money should buy the pinseeker 1500, which works easier than the yardage pro, but for most shots the yardage pro works fine
easy to install, drivers and instruction are clear... but my hard drives give me more points with the mobo/RAID controller (intel). than with this card... (drop a few points only...)
I have both an iPod Nano and Sandisk Sansa e250. If you don't already own an iPod but is thinking of getting one along with this iFM Radio, consider this:Cost of iPod+FM = $145+$36=$181Cost of Sansa = $107The Sandisk (or even the Zen or the new Samsung) has many more features (MP3 player, Photo viewer, Video player, Voice recorder, FM Radio and MicroSD memory expansion slot) for much less money. I must admit, the iPod is definitely more sexy and more user friendly. I just wish Apple wouldn't get too greedy and instead integrate the FM Radio feature in the next release of iPods.
Beware: Although the product description says "compatible with Windows, Mac & Linux", this headset will not work with a MacBook Pro as the Audio line-in port on a Mac only works with microphones that have a preamp. I did not know that, stupid me, but the product description is definitely incorrect.
This headset tends to fall down every time you turn your head. As for the microphone and sound quality - no problems so far.If you spend much time using Skype or similar I'd suggest something more comfortable...
Gets the video portion of my iTune movies and TV series from my aluminum MacBook Pro to my TV without a hitch. You'll still need audio cables though. This device only transfers the video
I use it as a protector for the lens itself. It fits fine and takes a snap-on cap securely. If I wanted more versatility, I would order the 3-filter pack, which I have for other lenses.
I bought this arm to go with a 22" Acer monitor, to view scans of comic books. I can turn the monitor from horizontal to vertical, it is excellent for viewing text this way. I haven't had to make any adjustments to the bolts in six months. Highly recommended product.
This mouse works fine for me. Like the size, like the click action... love the right click feature since I haven't had that with a one button mac mouse. The only small negative thing is it's a bit sensitive when I'm using my left hand to do some shortcuts (tabbing through apps). That's the only complaint though. It's great otherwise.
I bought this WebCam based on the glowing recommendations here at Amazon. I realize that every configuration is not the same and there can be glitches and problems. But after hours of installing, reinstalling going online and tinkering, this product simply does not work. According to device manager it is working properly, the green power light is on, but nobody is home. No picture. Nothing. I am using Windows XP Home on a newer high end Toshiba. Also note that the Quick Start brochure is also not accurate, which I had to learn by going to Creative's website. Personally, I actually like the flimsy stand that everyone else seems to hate. It's possible that I just was shipped a bad unit. But as for now it is DOA, so my experience has been very frustrating. A waste of time and money.
I have the recorder to tape my actions of the day, and reminders. Good quality voice.Olympus DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder
Not sure what TRENDnet was thinking. The driver that comes with this device dates back to 2004(!) No wonder that it does not work with Vista.Once you get the device discard the disc that comes with it and download updated driver from softpedia.com instead.With the correct driver the adapter seems to be very stable and delivers good performance (and speed when paired up withTRENDnet 108Mbps Wireless Super G Broadband Router (TEW-452BRP)).I give it 4 stars because (1) it looks cheap and (2) installation is all but intuitive.
I love these headphones because the sound was so clear and I felt like I was in my own world when I was listening to music. I use them with my ipod, iphone and my yamaha keyboard. They folded up nicely and I could travel with them. They were great when I wanted to listen to music on my computer and shut the outside world down. The only thing is, the bracket that goes over your head broke (just like my friend's pair did). While they still technically work, the bracket is flopping around. I always treated them gentle too but I guess 3 years must be the life of them.
This adapter works perfectly fine with my usb cable, keeps it charged up, no problem. I got it from one of the new/used vendors for about $4, and I've got no complaints. It is a little weird though- One, it is HUGE, not so big as to make it a liability, but big enough to make you say, "really? that big?" I kind of want to open it up and see if it has a lad weight in it to justify its bulk. Two, the usb plugs in the middle of the back of it; I expected it to plug into the bottom so it would hang when plugged into the wall. This orientation makes it stick out from the outlet by a good two inches plus, which is a little awkward, but I've got it plugged into a power strip, no prob. Worth the four bucks plus shipping I spent for it, but honestly, I'd just go get one of those generic usb ac adapters that are slightly more diminutive if I were to do it again.
How much can you write about a USB flash drive? This one you can put on your key ring if you don't mind the added bulk.
Since I like to leave my Cokin filter system attached to my lens a lot, I figured, this would be perfect to allow me to keep it on there even more. Previously I had to remove it every time I had to put the lens-cap back on. With this, I can just slide the cap in place and be on my way. Very nicely done. When properly inserted, the cap seals off the front glass of the lens preventing dirt and objects from making contact with the lens. The fit is very snug and will not fall out.As stated, the filter needs to be inserted correctly. If you don't get it in the right slot, it will leave a gap allowing dust and dirt in. So please make sure you seat it well. This is a bit tricky at first, but if you watch for it, you'll catch it.For the price, it is worth it, even if the price is a little high. In my opinion, better to spend the price of this cap, than to repair the front element of your lens. ;)
Apple has done it again - this is the best that current technology can be. It is easy to use - beautifully built - sturdy - and has fantastic sound. You may want to get different headphones as the ones that come with it are a little large for comfort. But don't let this stop you - get it!! You will love it.
This camera is fantastic for those people who want to capture memories without spending a lot of money or lugging around a bulky camera bag. This fits perfectly into a moderate sized bag (or a larger one if you carry more than you need, like me).The picture quality is great, especially for such a compact camera. I am not looking to take professional photos but I can appreciate the crisp resolution that's not so refined my pores show in my pictures.I also purchased the leather carrying case for it, which I find easier to get the camera out than the zipper bags. You never know when one of those 'I need to have proof of this' moments will sneak up on you.
good product, i apply thermal paste to my cpu and my computer fans less noisy, and my cpu temp also decrease
Didn't work at all on my Windows XP system. Worked flawlessly with no effort on my Windows Vista system. Don't know why I had the difference. Documentation says it should work on both. I didn't pursue the XP problem with the manufacturer since I could get my old data using my Vista laptop.
It is light. Its sound quality is better than my cordless phone's handsets. I can wear it whole day long, and do not feel any uncomfortable.
This printer is fast and has good output. I received this printer several days ago, and I ran into problems installing the software. If you avoid these things, you'll have a lot better installation experience!I couldn't get it to install using the parallel interface, but I realized that my parallel port is set up as an ECP port, not a regular parallel port. The installer just hung saying it was doing post-install cleanup or similar. Luckily, the cancel button cleaned up the install without problems. The ECP wouln't work with my old LaserJet 3p, either if I recall correctly. I switched to USB, and installation went great.Next problem, the HP laserjet toolkit (which you need to use because there's no LCD display or menu) uses a web interface, and the manual (on CD or through the internet) says it will install Java 1.3.1 if you don't have a newer version installed. Well, I already had Java 1.4.x SDK, so it didn't install v1.3.1. However, the toolkit software wouldn't work with 1.4.x (the Tomcat (server?) said it didn't recognize version 48. I finally gave up and uninstalled my existing java and the HP printer software, and reinstalled the HP printer driver. Success!By the way, if you have to reinstall the software, make sure and turn the printer off first, or the computer won't be able to detect your new printer at the right time (and you'll have to start over again).Hardware 4 stars, driver installation 2 stars. I chose this printer over the Brother because there were reports of poor printing quality for some people.
Printer was exactly as I expected, practically new condition and worked perfectly. It was shipped quickly and I am very satisfied. In fact, I just ordered another from Solar. I think it was the last refurbished one they had. Sorry.
Great price, arrived in 3 days, good product, I'm been buying this cartriges for two years ( more than 30 cartriges ) with out a single problem
Open the box, open the computer. Put the card in. Close the computer, start it up. Presto! USB 2.0 now available! (Computer is a Mac with two 1GHz G4 processors running OSX 10.4.2)
The pad is good enough to cool my 15" HP laptop which used to get too hot for me to handle it on my laps. The fans are big and there remains good space between the base of the laptop and the pad, hence allowing the warm air to flow out quite comfortably. My laptop remains on for 5-6 days at a stretch. But its temperature is maintained in healthy state with the use of this cooling pad.
Easy to set up and performs virtually ALL functions the original remotes did. By far the best universal remote I have ever seen...much less purchased.
I am very impressed with the TV-880. Simple to use,very good picture. Fantastic price.
Don't buy. I bought one, loaded it with movies and it crashed. I lost 2 months worth of work. Tech support even worse, each call lasted over an hour and was transferred at least 3 times. When I finally did get help and a replacement was sent, it too was defective. So back through the "support" line. HP = Horrible Product
My Garmin gps is the best toy I've ever gotten. Even my husband, who considered it a toy rather than something we needed, was so thankful we had it for our drive to CA. It is very accurate, super easy to use and helped us find our dinner stops and hotels several times.TaraGlenview, IL
I have used this device and it is very friendly to work with, delivers good sound but I recommend you use another brand of headphones, the ones provided are not so good quality. works just like a usb storage device and requieres no drivers. for the price I don't think you can get a better deal. (I have compared it with the Creative Labs Muvo and this one sounds better although is a little bit bigger). At first I was a little disappointed because of the case material that looks cheapy but once I started using it I begun to like it.
Just bought these headphones - the sound is pretty good, and they do stick on myears. I have had other headphones in the past, and these sound better than those. Overall pretty good.
Buy EVGA, ASUS has too many problems with all their Nvidia chipset boards. SLI Club has alot of input about this! Best now to get the EVGA Nvidia 780i SLI A-1 FTW MoBo, excelent reviews and issue with 45nm is resolved, overclocks well above advertised!
Works right off the box no setup necessary. Strong signal and ease of use make this cable modem ideal for home and small businesses. I use it with a wireless router and despite having 3 computers sharing the same connection, there is no slow down in performance. A must have!!
I second the comments about the loud fan.However, the deal breaker for me (I'm returning the unit I bought) is that the web management interface does not work with Firefox. In fact, it works ONLY with IE on a PC.Given that many other Linksys products work with Firefox, I was pretty surprised.Linksys needs to have a talk with the clue fairy and cut some new firmware.
This fan sucks heat like crazy. At first I thought it was supposed to drawn in cool air, but it doesn't. It fits cleanly in my PC case, and really pulls out the hot air. I'm not a big PC gamer, so there's no GPU card, but whether you have a gaming rig or not, this is a good investment.My only complaints are when I installed it, I had about half a dozen bloody cuts on my hands. The fan never hit my hands, so I'll assume it is haunted.=DExcellent product, excellent price.
This product has done exactly what I bought it for- allow me to plug in my iPod and listen to it from any room. I have a 2 bedroom apartment and I can hear it from the farthest corners (as long as TVs, etc aren't on as well). Like other reviewers have said, the bass leaves a little to be desired, but for such a small, convenient speaker at this price, it's not a big deal. The remote is great, it has worked well from the distances I need it (across a 15' or so room). And the speaker I ordered comes with adapters for every type of iPod, I have a 2nd generation nano and it fits nicely in the adapter dock provided. I even plugged my iPhone into it when I first got it and it worked fine. It is not battery operated, so you must have an outlet nearby to plug it into, but this also means it charges your iPod even while it plays, also a nice feature. It is a minor inconvenience to have to unplug and replug in the speaker if you want to move it to another room, but it's not like it's heavy or large at all, very portable. Excellent speaker for the price and size.
Hands down this is an excellent sturdy product. Easy to install with all the necessary hardware included to securely mount a small to mid size video projector to a drop ceiling. The mount plate is fully adjustable and neatly secures above the ceiling tile with 4 screws. The main slide plate for the drop kit (pole or pipe) comes with lock washers and wing nuts for proper placement, and there's more than enough cable to stabilize the mount to the above rafters to meet code. This mount is built so solid, it can tow a tuck, yet is light enough to do the job it was designed for. Words of advice: This is a ceiling tile mount kit only. Although it built well, it is NOT designed to be used for supporting overly heavy objects (like large flat screens or CRT TVs..etc). Those are items a drop ceiling alone cannot possibly support! Plus, you'll still need to get the proper projector mount kit from your projector's manufacturer! Overall, it's a safe product to use if installed correctly to code, and without cutting corners. Easy to read instructions too.Rickster
I can't believe the price for an excellent laptop mouse like this one proved to be! No problems whatsoever in the month I've been using it, and it is very precise in managing. Since there are no cords like with a desktop, it is easy to carry with my laptop wherever I go. I have a 17" laptop and a 10 1/2" Acer laptop, and it works well with both. And I love the Aloe Green color...it is prettier than in the picture.
i just got this camera yeterday its so aweSome i love it i would recomened it to all my friends it has great picture quality and even has a camcorder mode with audio. I cant wait to use this camera but i would also recommend getting a battery pack, thats what the guy at the counter said too because it eats up the batteries so pay a couple extra bucks and get a re-charger...I LOVE IT!
These headphones are a better fit and quality then the ones that our friends payed over twice as much for at Best Buy..the kids can adjust their volume and it doesn't go too loud if you adjust the dvd player before you give them their headphones. The easy set up of them and they stay on their heads even when dancing!!
This was a gift, and I was happy to receive it because of the quality of the DVD's produced -- provided a high quality VHS source tape, recorded with a high quality camera, were used. But the on-screen menus are absolutely incomprehensible and even the most simple of actions are met with an inexplicable, baffling, totally maddening "stop sign" icon with no explanation at all of what's wrong. The most simple copy operations will get the "stop sign" several times in a row even when following the manual religiously and using media that works perfectly in another recorder. Conclusion -- good quality if you can ever get it to work, and that's a tall order.
Sennheiser SD201's are probably the best buy for the money that you can get! I have researched and tried a LOT of headphones and my other phones are Grado open ears, which are also excellent, but cost a whole lot more. These are perfect for any at-home listening, full sized stereo system or PC. They also work well with low output portable devices, like Walkman's, etc. Sennheiser really provides a quality product for those on a tight budget, these sound fantastic!!
A great buy, made my entertainment system more entertaining from less clutter of remote controls. From having five remote into two (PS3 uses Blue tooth) made my family able to watch TV with much ease.
Our unit used to be region-free until this morning when it decided it was Russian and set itself to Cyrillic and region 5. A belated review of the owner's manual indicates that is exactly what the unit was originally designed for. The language has been set back to English via the remote, but it still won't play any of our region 1 or 2 discs. Buyer beware.
I bought the DVR4000 about 4 months ago and I have to say it's a sturdy, reliable system. The VCR player is 4 heads and chock full of recording and playback features. The DVD player is easy to use and has presented no major problems so far. I noticed that some scenes skipped on the DVD player and the sound went in and out, but I think it's the result of a faulty DVD rather than the player itself. This happened on a total of 2 DVDs out of a dozen or so that I've played in the interim.Overall, this is a good system to have if you're not quite ready to ditch your entire VHS library, but at the same time build your DVD collection.
I like these so much I bought a second one so my daughter could use them. They attach to any style of bincoular and sure make birding more enjoyable.
Purchased this camera recently. A great value when I bought it if you look at features vs. price. Quality of photos very good. Easy to set up camera but you need to make sure the lens cover is fully open to turn camera on. I had trouble understanding how the software communicates with the camera. The docs were not helpful and it looked like I had some kind of communication issue. I email'ed support and got a prompt response. Basically, with Windows ME some of the functions are not required and do not work, eg image transfer via menu item. The software itself is pretty sparse in terms of image editting capability, luckily I have some better software that came with my ...Visioneer scanner. Overall, very happy but they should improve docs and add some more software.
La calidad de video que da este cable es malisima! No vale la pena invertir el tiempo de abrir el paquete por este producto. No lo compren.
Logitech gives you what you need. This is an inexpensive quality keyboard with a number of good features. I will buy this keyboard again when the need arrises.
The Visor NEO is my fourth PalmOS handheld (8th handheld overall), and while I miss the smaller size of my Palm V, it's the best so far.My only real complaint is the semi-transparent 'smoke' case looks green around the screen.I would strongly recommend protecting the screen with clear plastic (I use a sheet of 4 mil vinyl I got from the hardware store).I'd also recommend looking around at the 3rd party software - there's enough free/shareware around to truly personalize your orgainzer (I've added a bunch of stuff, including all the fonts, on mine).
I am in a hotel room, and it just dawned on me that I have had this Targus laptop bag for over 2 years and there isn't any sign at all of wear, even though I use it once a week for a business trip. I carry a 17 inch laptop and a netbook with me in it, and I often use it for clothes as well. I spend one night a week in a hotel in Vegas, and I bring this bag every time, and there is no fraying, the zippers are 100%, and the interior is perfect. I would buy this again in a second, if I ever need to replace this seemingly indestructible bag.
I have been using this lens for about a month. Here is what I like about it.1. The USM gives me better auto-focus performance. Worth the price diff between the f1.8? ... I'm guessing not, but on the other hand, candids of two active boys might be helped by a speedier auto-focus.2. The f/1.4 gives me a noticable margin for low light situations3. The f/1.4 version is slightly better built and does produce better bokeh than the cheaper f/1.8 models.Here is what I dont like1. I have noticed that the lens is very soft on the wide end between 1.4 and 1.8. There is some kind of "flaring" around the bright spots.2. I have taken identical photos with my L17-40 f4 and dont see this. Although the 50/1.4 is a lot faster than my L lens.. I am sending this lens back either to Canon for calibration or to Amazon..3. The ring of the 50/1.4 appears to be loose. I dont know if this is supposed to be this way.. however for an expensive lens Canon should construct this lens like a tank. but no.. it appears to be cheap.4. The 50mm/1.8 is only about $70 so it's hard to beat. I find the picture quality is around the the same as my 50/1.4.
I've been seriously surprised by the performance of my new Canon Pixma all-in-one. Given that it's several hundred dollars cheaper than the HP it's replacing, I really didn't expect much.I'm happy to have been wrong.Not that it's perfect - it's not!The quality of photo printing is just so-so, good enough for proofs, but not of the quality the HP routinely produced. And the Canon is significantly slower than the HP.On the other hand,The cost of ink is significantly less than that of the HP:The printer is much quieter than the HP;The printer is smaller, returning valuable desk space for use; and,The duplexer appears to run glitchless and smooth, something my HP could never boast. Important? Oh, yes. When you print large runs every month, you can save trees by using a duplexer.Suggestions to Canon:Make it so that I can operate every function from my computer OR from the machine, depending on where I happen to be. I really don't want to run back and forth because my printer is not located next to my computer.Increase the functionality of page set up by allowing me to set the duplexer as "always on" rather than having to set it for each print run.All in all, I'm a happy camper. For the kinds of printing I do, this all-in-one is a great choice.Four and a half stars!P.S. Another plus for this all-in-one is that the inks come in separate tanks, so I don't have to throw away yellow and cyan just because I'm out of magenta. I simply buy another magenta without spending extra for inks I don't need. That to me is a great benefit!
Note: the iM600 will not work with the 5G Nano (you'll get the "charging is not supported with this device" warning on the iPod's screen). This is because Apple quietly discontinued the support of 12V charging docks and other accessories in the 4G and 5G Nanos. You can get around this using another 3rd party device like the Scosche passPORT between the Nano's connector and the iM600's docking port, but it's annoying to have to shell out another [...] because Apple was too cheap to continue supporting older accessories (your paycheck's not big enough, eh Steve?).Also, it's deceptive for Altec to continue advertising the iM600 Firewire as compatible with the newer Nanos. The iM600 USB model (also sold by Amazon) is compatible with newer Nanos, however.Other than the caveat above, I've owned this dock for two years now and it done a serviceable job during that period. Build quality is iffy, however. I actually have two of these docks, one at home and one at work. When listening to the radio on the im600 at work, the sound will cut out for 2-3 minutes at a time whenever I move around my office. Might be a problem with the antenna, but it's disappointing to find such a fault in a [...] device.
Love the size, perfect for traveling. 7.1 megapixels, photoes look great even when increased to 10 x 8's. Nice Camera....
dont buy this, its very uncomfortable to wear as all other headphones in this price range. The sound is not bad but not amazing. Get a Bose head its way more comfortable.
Great piece of hardware--very configureable. I especially appreciate the option to set the MAC address for the internet side, because my ISP will only give out IP's over DHCP to the MAC address I originally supplied. I got it set up in minutes and used it for 3 days straight without problems. Then it stopped working for no apparent reason. Unplugged it briefly, tried again. No luck. Unplugged it for the night, and it worked the next day... for an hour or so. Basically, something inside is overheating. I have to leave it unplugged for several hours before it will work again. No wonder netgear is ditching these at such a low price--there is a major engineering slip-up.
I got one of these as a gift in November. It turned out to be defective. It took over 2 months to get a replacement - the new one just arrived today, so I haven't been able to use it yet. I would recommend that you buy this from a retail store so that you can more easily exchange it if you get a defective one like I did.
So far works great for me. Makes me listen to the mp3s on the drive saving the precious mp3 player battery. Clear, realistic sound. Wonderful..
I like this model so much, I bought a second. It's a good size, and the keystrokes are nice and quiet.There are plenty of function keys but not overloaded like some other keyboards, so its size stays as compact as possible. The F keys have dual function as Hot Keys for most common tasks, and a few are programmable.The scroll wheel is also very smooth and quiet. I much prefer the tracking reliability of the laser mouse over optical. This one does very well tracking on just about any surface except plain white paper.My experience has been that the USB transmitter must be fairly close to the keyboard. I've had to move it from the back to the front of the computer. This may be line of sight, or some other interference, not sure. This was not a big deal for me. If range was a concern, BlueTooth is probably a better solution.
is case is made with good fabric,it's good quality, but unfortunately, it's too small to fit into any CD walkman.
We actually have/had three of these suckers (Santa brought them for the kids) and all but one were broken (the VCR part) within 6 months. The cost to repair is (minimum charge) $70, which is hardly worth it. As another reviewer wrote above, the repair shop indicated to me also that these units have a high incidence of failure.
I've had this player for several months now, and thus far it's been perfect. The progressive scan is great, and the PAL conversion is much better than other players I've had (including proper conversion of anamorphic signals on PAL discs), the region code hack is simple, the five disc resume feature is handy, and it has yet to belch or burp while trying to play any disc I've put in it (unlike previous players I've owned). About my only &quot;complaint&quot; is that, after I sent the registration card in, Philips wanted me to pay $60 for the &quot;extended service plan&quot; on a $70 player. Yeah, right. But no complaints about the player itself, it has done everything I expected and has done it flawlessly...
It is a good buy though, but it only fit bigger arms and not slim arms like my wife's.
I have the speaker for over three years now, and it is working so well!! BEST THX speaker there is!!! I know there a new one that came out and it still not as good as the old!
Bought a couple of these to replace the battery in my 5.11 Field Ops Watch. Batteries in this watch seem to only last a year, and these seem to work great! Only issue I had is with the sender, PhotolandNY, they mailed in a regular envelope. I'm in the military and currently deployed, and mail barely makes it hear in one package unharmed. Luckily they did make it just fine, but I wouldn't like the chance.
i love this skin it sticks on great and it fits just pefect but if you have any stickers on your ipod dont put a skin on it rips them off when you try to take off the skin.
Works great. Easy to setup, easy to use, and best of all it comes with two cameras.
Positives:Set up is very quick.External remote control convenient (although you have to push the buttons pretty hard).Pretty good picture quality.DVR works as well as other models I've used.Negatives:Not much in the way of (non-electronic) instructions. It would be nice to have a few trouble-shooting items handy without having to load the whole manual.Often have to exit program and restart if it's been off for any length of time ("wake up" issues). This may be due to something I did incorrectly when installing it.I live in a moderately large city, but it couldn't provide the promised digital channel guide based on any of the local zip codes. However, the web site link carries the schedule, so I'm not sure what's wrong there.A small pet peeve is that the blue light on the little box is VERY bright and can be a little distracting, but it can double as a great night light if you need it!Other features:I haven't tested the VHS recording capabilities, video gaming and some of the other options, so I can't give feedback on how well they work.Overall:Nice to have and I'm glad I purchased it. I just need to spend a little more time working through the glitches.
Originally, I wanted to buy Canon ZR-45MC. However, it has 460K pixel CCD. Then, I found this great cam for great price with many features (including 680K CCD). Fit and Finish is excellent. It has small size, excellent picture (better than my old 8mm and Super VHS), easy manu with pull downs (it took less than 30 minutes to figure out the menu), connectivity with USB and Firewire (no Firewire cable - shame), dual zoom switch with remote, and good button and switch position (some editing button is small). Some disadvantages are mike is too good and on the top of cam (picks up every noises, including motor, even though this cam is more quiet than many cam), no intelligent shoe (I wanted intelligent mike, but I still can get directional mike, no problem), Still camera has some use for quick composition (why would I use this camera when I can use my 5 meg camera?) and zoom is slightly too fast (little difficult to control the speed). Overall, this is best cam for the price...This is definitely a keeper.
For someone who is not a computer savvy I highly recommend this monitor. I did some price comparisons and read alot of reviews before deciding on this product and I definately wasn't disappointed. The points that caught my interest the weight the monitor, the versatility, 450:1 ratio which definately make a difference in the quality of picture and the color. I would definately recommend this product it's a worth it.
After purchasing a pair of 380's for my wife and I, we are pleased that we only had to pay 25.00 USD for these units. Best Buy was blowin them out as a clearance sale. The range is only as good as line of sight, that is to say if you were on top of a tall building and could see the person to whom you were transmitting to, you might get the advertised range of up to five miles &quot;as the crows flys&quot;. R.F. power out is rated at 2 watts! On the other hand, most people use these units for short distance communications, and can be satisfied with maybe a mile with objects in the way of the r.f. that is being emitted. All IN ALL THEY WERE WORTH 25.00 FOR THE PAIR, GIVEN THE OLD ADDAGE,&quot;YOU GET WHAT YOU PAID FOR&quot;.
We've tried several remote boosters; attempting to access components that reside behind our sofa/opposite side of the room from our projection screen.The Hot Link Pro Remote Control Booster System works perfectly and it was easy to install. We highly recommend. Two thumbs up!
This device is excellent; I was a little apprehensive during the purchasing due to the price but the sound is neat and with a long range of functionality. I can be all over the house without losing any of its quality. I'm not rating the lifespan of the batteries because I just bought it a couple of weeks ago but so far so good.
Arrived on time and as agreed. This is a sturdy and perfect solution for traveling with expensive equipment. Pluck foam was very easy to use & I added TSA locks for secure travel. I'm very happy with this purchase. Bought this and a smaller one. Both are excellent.
I initially ordered two of these to upgrade the memory of a Dell PC. Only one worked (in either slot), so I sent the other back to Tiger Direct and ordered a replacement. The replacement was also dead. I'm back to using the original one that worked plus the 128MB module that came with the PC.
This gps works great. It has a few quirks but I think they are the same as most gps's.For the money this is a great buy.
There are a number of glaring flaws with this product. I bought it to plug into my TV so I can watch the Today show in &quot;silence&quot; while working out or walking on the treadmill in our exercise room. I am sorely dissapointed on many levels.Several reviewers mention the &quot;hiss&quot;. The volume control is a cheap resistive control which gets dirt and/or oxide build-up very easily. This causes an enormous amount of static when you change the volume control and the poor connection comes through as &quot;hiss&quot; or static. The solution is to buy &quot;tuner cleaner&quot; at Radio Shack and drench the volume control in it while furiously turning it back and forth until it cleans. But for the price they could use a higher quality part...There is ironically the same kind of connection problem with the battery. If you use &quot;real&quot; alkaline batteries, it works fine, but the batteries supplied with my unit are real sensitive and sometimes I have to gently tap the side of the battery door to get them to seat right.The feel of the headphones is like a vice. They are heavy and the grip on your ears is WAY too tight, particularly if those little cartilage flaps in the front stick out like mine do. After wearing these phones for 30 minutes, it starts to hurt.These phones are maddenly succeptible to interference from each and every other source of 900 MHz device in your neighborhood, like somebody else's phones, cordless telephone, cell phone, police phone, pager, etc. I find standing just 5 feet from the transmitter, all kinds of interference will occur and the sound will come and go. If I walk around the house, I get micro dead zones where if I stand in one place the sound turns to noise and if I move 6&quot; the sound is fine.The only redeeming value to these phones is that the sound is relatively good.I would strongly recommend either a wired headphone (and just live with the cord) or one of the much more expensive models with error correction (although since I have no direct experience with them, they might not really be better.)Knowing what I know now I would not buy these again, but would try for the more expensive &quot;digital&quot; spread spectrum models. At least the sound might be steady and the radio interference would be gone.
I received this unit as a replacement for the original Sportster unit I bought when I returned the Sportster to Sirius for repair. The unit does not reliably receive signals from the satellite and suffers from frequent loss of satellite signal, even on clear days with no obstructions using high quality antennas. It is basically unlisternable.
Among the sea of 12" subwoofers, this has to be one of the worst I've heard. There is no low bass extension beyond 50 hz, even when crossed over and powered by a 250 watt rms amp... and the plastic faceplate of the box wobbles horribly, making a terrible rattle sound even when tightening down the screws. A complete waste of time and money. Do yourself a favor and spend at least a hundred bucks or so on a 12" sub that works, otherwise you'll be left with a nice, carpeted end table.
the product has been working very well. took a littel help with support services to finalize wireless connections but since has been great. the communication a little odd in some functions work only with direct connection and some only with wireless. a little noisy at times but over all i am very satisified.
This was shipped quickly and the cable works great! I had a problem with a previous cable, so decided to go with this one, and this works great.Thanks!!
Great clarity and well made, however I clicked the add both to cart without really checking it out. I am always out shooting at night and this filter does nothing to reduce lens flare, it may even amplify it. Sending it back.
Got these a few days ago and liked the fit and feel right away. Sound quality is pretty decent so far. Expecting more improvement as they burn in. These compare sound reproduction wise to the grado 325i's I had at 1/3 rd the price. I don't know how these would compare to some high end audiophile rated cans but for use in my studio and for just enjoying music these work very well. I like them!
I actually purchased this device to give away in a contest but I couldn't resist seeing how it sounded. My first purchase of an Apple product ended up surprising me in almost every way.The well packaged device comes with picture-based instructions which I didn't use. I looked through the plastic case and found the tiny dock, headphones, and the thin mp3 player which is the size of a large postage stamp. Plugging it into my laptop, the device was instantly recognized. Preferring not to install Apple's ITunes, I used the open source solution for Ubuntu Linux to load a few ripped CD's onto the device and then I let it charge for about three hours.After I put the comfortable ear buds in and hitting play, I was amazed. The sound quality and output from this tiny device hit all but the most complicated highs and lows, the stereo perception was balanced, and the level of bass was the closest to optimum I've ever come across without having to tweak (fortunate since there isn't an apparent way to make adjustments).It's been a few months since I purchased the Shuffle and it has gone through quite a bit as it comes with me on hikes, morning workouts, and every other place I tend to go. There are some scratches on the surface but other than that, this thing has taken quite a few beatings with no ill effects noticed. It has dropped into the Puget Sound and it still worked after I let it dry over night. The biggest thing though is that on occasions where it fell out of my pocket and dangled from just the mini connector - the player didn't fall.
I purchased another manufacturer's drive that used a USB connection. I was limited by the speed in which I could write(BURN) CDs. After doing extensive research I found that Yamaha is actually the manufacturer of a lot of brands drives. I also found that a SCSI Transfer rate is far superior to the USB connection. The incredible amount of software included with this drive makes it a simple drive to operate. Highly Recommend!
I purchased this product because the price was right and it appeared that I was getting a genuine HP product. Instead I received an obviously re-inked cartridge that had no yellow ink. All color printing was awful. I went to HP's website and ordered the full-price retail product and printing is now correct and normal. Don't bother with this product. You definitely get what you pay for.
At first I was hesitant to get this lens because of its price. I looked at the cheaper non-IS and the f4 version. But after a lot of research I bit the bullet and made the purchase. I have to say I do not regret it one bit. If you look on ebay, craiglist and many forums you'll find a lot of people selling their f4 versions. The reason they often gave was "going to upgrade to the f2.8 IS". So I thought id just save myself the pain of buying and selling, and just get the lens I really wanted.Now that I have it, this lens is awesome. Nothing short of it. Whether its sports, portraits or wildlife, this is THE lens to have. I'll just break it down more simple:Pro's:- Awesome image quality- f2.8 w/IS makes shooting low light events now possible.- Autofocus is very fast.- Zoom range is good- This version of the lens is dust/water resistant.- Built like a tank.Cons: (not sure if these are all truly cons, just observations)- Its heavy. After shooting a full day race event my arm was sore. Id guess it somewhere around 3.5 to 4 pounds- It will attract looks and attention. People will assume you work for a news paper or magazine.- Its a big lens. There's no hiding this under your jacket to get it in somewhere.- Price. Unless your Richie Rich, a $1700 lens is considered a major purchase.
This is a gift for my daughter who I'm sure researched to make sure they are what she really wanted.
Anyone have trouble with your computer recognizing the USB connection with your MP3 player? I have tried numerous times to get my computer to recognize the Creative V100 (has the USB built in, no cord) and the computer simply does not see it. After looking through Creative's web forum, it appears I am not the only one with this problem with this unit. I've reinstalled the software and even tried plugging the player in without software to see if my PC recognizes it and it doesn't. I don't have any problems using my USB port when downloading from my digital camera. I am curious if anyone has had trouble with the SanDisk M250 2 GB.
B+W! It is the brand for people should trust mostly. Quanlity is great! The delivery is ok. I would recommend it to my friends
This unit is a nice addition to our kitchen tools, it works well cleans easy and is easier to use than a larger unit.
Link Depot HDMI to HDMI Cable (25 feet)These cables are just what i was looking for. Sturdy, work great, don't know how they sell them so cheaply (Chinese labor I suspect).
Disappointed with the quality of the ADF function on the scanner... I only used it occasionally, yet now it gives an error 90% of the time after about a year of use.
As already own several 7&#34; tablets which I separate in usage one for testing and other for real e-book pleasure,I needed one light and firm stand which I can drag around,Item came well packed and fully loaded with installation and usage instructionsIts made from very neat but yet sturdy plastic with several screws that hold 3 peaces together.Also has on connect points velvety stamps so Device I put there is well protected from scratches.
I really like the Zune. I was a little hesitant to purchase it based on some of the consumer responses. I'm glad that I didn't let my reluctance keep me from purchasing it. I really love it. This software is very user friendly and easy to use. The sound and picture quality is totally amazing. As far as the others response about it not being up to the standards of Ipod..................that's total BS. It's fantastic, and even better yet, it's not an Ipod.
I was a little confused which type of desk-mounting options this arm featured. The reason was it features both clamp and pass-through grommet mount (or bolt-through-hole). Also it has a platform for laptop mounting. So, essentially you'll have leftover bits whichever way you choose.The desk clamp can be taken apart to pass through a very small space if you can't move the desk surface. This is great for cubicle or fixed spaces. You may need an extension arm if you need to mount this in a corner.Installation was very simple and it easily holds a Viewsonic 19" LCD monitor, freeing up a lot of desk space beneath. Since I use my desk for multiple purposes, I really needed to get the bulky LCD base off my desk.The arm seems very stable and secure mounted on my desk.
Owned this scanner for years and loved it, but bought a new computer recently that runs Windows 7. It's not compatible and Canon seems to have no plans to create a driver.So, even though the hardware itself works great, it's useless to me now. IMO, you'd be better off buying something that's compatible with more recent operating systems. Even if you're running an older version of Windows, this item's days are numbered.
Bought these on the advice of a friend.No matter how load you crank them. they do not break up easily.Spacialy, they sound great. Good balance of high, mid, and low.I found the bass response adequate when seated in your ear correctly.I would highly recommend these to anyone I like.
how can a company put out such junk....many times, almost everytime I boot up, I have to minipulate router to get it to work...the best thing I found when it won't connect, is unplug the router, wait a few seconds..the plug it back in...I've called tech many times..but they outsourced to India, and you can hardly understand the helper...find a more reliable router
Koss headsets are comfortable to wear and very clear sound. Volume control is a very helpful feature. Would recommend this purchase.
It's very nice and you really can use it as a portable TV anywhere because its 3 power supply options. It's a monitor for your video game or just a TV, with good image and good tuning system. Maybe its sound is not that good but you can still use it with multimedia speakers or with stereo earphones and now you have great sound. It really looks good in my car. I definitely recomend it.
The green ear pads come off very easily when going in and out of pockets and gym bags. I wonder if this isn't by design.Either way, it sucks, because you end up having to buy more pads, and you can't just buy the ones you like, but the whole set.
This is written with regard to using the product with a DSLR camera:I found this to be a nice cushy strap for wearing on my neck. I liked the lack of logos and the simple design without any quick-release features that I don't really have a need for. The smooth polyester material does not cover the edges of the strap though. It seems like after a while that fabric could start to peel away since it's just glued on the two wide sides of the strap, rather than wrapped all the way around. It also would make it a bit more comfortable to not have that edge of bare rubbery foam.However, I tend to wear my camera with the strap going diagonally across by back, like a messenger bag. For this purpose the strap was frustrating to use because the leather(ette?) pieces that join the neoprene to the nylon straps would constantly catch on my clothing/bags when I pulled the camera up and down in use. If the neoprene part of the strap were longer, or if the leathery parts were stitched down better, this wouldn't be a problem.As such, I prefer my stock Nikon strap and am looking elsewhere for a canvas strap to try.But, if you just tend to hang your camera (or Binoculars) straight down from your neck, this might be a good, cheap, cushy strap for you.
I got this and the way it made the screen look was very grainy, but the cord was super long!!! So it was worth the money.... just put a ** review bc of the way made the screen look.............
This radio is great for workout and other active listening (walking, hiking, etc.). It weighs less and is smaller than its competitors, and the buttons are easy to toggle when your focus is on other things. The velcro arm strap works fine. I found the reception to be well above average and better than the Sony I owned previously. I didn't find tuning into TV stations at the gym a problem as some other reviews report, so that may be a case by case problem independent of the radio itself. I found the battery life to be excellent (especially when using name brand batteries--instead of the ones that come with it). The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the headphones are slightly cumbersome. They fit OK, but are not as comfortable as others I've tried. However, I wouldn't shy away from purchasing this radio because of the headphones. You get used to them... I would buy the Panasonic again if the need arises....
Great addition, but wish it was included with the unit. Good quality and a perfect fit! Shipped very quickly and arrived fast!
This will be 100% worth of every penny you will pay for that 150" screen. I received it 2 weeks ago and paid $150 including shipping and handling. OH MAN...!!!!it is amaging for the look and for the quality output.Think..., To be honest, what can you buy these days with $250?????? But that 150" screen is worth a lot more then what i paid. I have optoma HD20 and this screen, together their output is more then a comerical theater. I cannot be more then happy.by the way the gaint screen is about 50 lbs which i hooked up in a dry wall with only 1 screws on each side. those screws are specially made to support upto 79 lbs/ per screw. Please preview the pictures that i uploaded to see how it looks on the wall. it looks a lot better in real then in the picture i took. I am trying the best to help you out to make a right decision.You will be very very happy with this product.Go for it.
I have one for each camera. They are wonderful & so much easier on the neck when you carry a camera all day wiht a large heavy lens. I have the Nikon D200 & D300. I often carry large lenses like the 17-55DX f/2.8 & the 70-200VR f/2.8 They are heavy. These camera straps save my neck with such lenses.
I bought four of these for my surround-sound system. These work absolutely perfectly. I have two of these installed vertically in-wall by the television, and two more installed vertically on the left and right walls in the rear of the room. When the system is on, the sound truly envelops you, and makes for one terrific viewing/listening experience. Although I was concerned about the price, which is quite high, these speakers ended up pleasantly surprising me.Note: Although it may be very obvious, but these speakers go inside the wall, which will require drilling. If you a renting an apartment, these will probably not work for you, and you should consider buying on-wall speakers instead (which require small holes for the screws).
It has been more than 1 month since I received this product. I am very happy with this purchase. It's a very solid and well-made product. Although part of it might be plastic made as others mentioned, it does not feel flimsy at all. My sony camcorder and nikon DSLR fit perfectly on this tripod. I definitely recommend this tripod!
I received these earphones about a month and a half ago, and after only about a week of owning them the metal grate-like thing in the left earphone fell out... but I decided I could live with that. Then, about 2 weeks later, the earphones started making constant squeaking, muffled screeching noises in each ear whenever music is playing. Unfortunately this makes listening to music on these headphones absolutely unbearable, and I have not been able to use them since then even though I have only owned them for a month and a half. I'm not sure if this is just a defective pair, or if all headphones of this brand are of terrible quality, the headphones lasted for such a short period of time and there's really not a whole lot I can do with them now except throw them in the trash.
The original Eyemodule works very smoothly, once you download the necessary software from the website for your Visor. Unfortunately the resolution, even at maximum resolution of 320x240 pixels is disappointing and hardly useful except for including in email. If you paid full list price for this item, my condolences. The module is selling at a discount because Eyemodule2 has just been released. It has much more resolution -- and should be more usable. It will cost about ..., which will make you wonder whether you shouldn't just buy a nice standalone digital camera with more resolution. It is very convenient to have in your pocket or briefcase and should allow you to not miss those treasured &quot;Kodak&quot; moments in your life, or atleast not have to copy all the notes from a white board at your next meeting.
I ordered this model because of features and included accessories. The FM tramsmitter makes watching musicals in the car like watching at home. The wireless earphones fit everyone from myself to my granddaughter. I enjoyed just unpacking it. The most stunning thing, however was the beautiful picture. I was watching a movie shot in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the picture was better than at home on my 35". It was a little pricey, but worth every cent.
I read some negative reviews here, and am completely baffled how they had such experiences... I admit I don't use a magnifying glass up to my screen to see if there are microscopic specks or streaks, but for me from a foot away, it looks pretty darn good, and I have used this product for OVER 5 years on more than one LED/LCD/Plasma TV sets, and it worked on all the brands and screens and did a fabulous job! What is even more amazing, I just bought glass shower doors that were supposed to not spot/streak, uh, yeah, they really do, even though I faithfully stood in shower AFTER shower and used squeegee, and later used windex and tried just towel drying, it was driving me crazy to walk in and see the water spots constantly, then suddenly: a thought, what if this cleaner I use on t.v. screens would make a difference ( because even using windex when dry didn't get rid of water spots) but... drum roll please...:) I tried using this cleaner and voila! They look brand new again and frankly I couldn't be more pleased that I have now found something that works for more than what it was intended. So... that's my 2 cents, you may have found you can use it for other stuff too, but I love that it solved my shower door problem and I will continue to use it faithfully as long as they keep manufacturing it.
I went with Sirius over XM for a few reasons. One was Radio Margarataville, my personal favorite channel. I had the FM modulator installed and it makes quite a difference in sound, Sirius should start including it in the package. The only down fall is I cannot get a signal in my house. Even when I put the antenna at a window the signal is very unreliable. They need to get more ground repeaters in my area.
Shure's are a legend... Great quality both the sound and engineering. You wont get anything as good for this price. Now drawbacks for me. Though they might be a problem for some of you, tiny people as my sister for ex. they wont fit in her ear canals - even the smallest size :) so i sugget trying them on first.
I asked for an RMA to return the product as 2 vertsions of the same card arrived due to the way Amazon "keeps" item in the shooping cart.After two requests I have still not heard back and will be contacting credit card company to resolve...the joys of on line retailing!
Can't beat the price of a wireless router/switch and print server all in one.However the product has some real &quot;inconvenient&quot; bugs:* I have never been able to make WEP work with my Lucent wireless card* The router needs to be rebooted in average once a day, suddenly the wireless network stops working and even the wireless button on the admin interface seems to be gone* The router won't sync by itself with the time server, needs to be done manually with every reboot.If you don't need the extra speed, I would recommend going for the 713p. It has been at least 3 months since the last time I had to reset that one.
I upgraded from Canon powershot A540 to A710. I was quite satisfied with 540, and I selected this for upgrang as it offered a higher pixel resolution (7.2MegaPixel), Image Stabilization and better optical zoom (6x optical). It is more robust than A540. It is light and very handy to use.
The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is very easy When attached to an SLR camera, it recognizes all the lens settings and it shoots as advertized. Big difference native flash and this speedlight.
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The dirtiest, most cynical, most intelligence-insulting and, above all, most fraudulently profitable lie in audio.The simple truth is that resistance,inductance, and capacitance (R, L, and C) are the only cable parameters that affect performance in the range below radio frequencies. The signal has no idea whether it is being transmitted through cheap or expensive wire.In basic electrical performance, a nice pair of straightened-out wire coat hangers with the ends scraped is not a whit inferior to a $2000 gee-whiz miracle cable. Nor is 16-gauge lampcord at 18 a foot. Ultra high-priced cables are the biggest scam in consumer electronics, and the cowardly surrender of nearly all audio publications to the pressures of the cable marketers is truly depressing to behold. Anyone who tells you otherwise is delusional or a salesmen.
I have tested several DVD players in the same price point:-Samsung M301-Sony NS300B-Toshiba SD-1700This DVD player is the best of the bunch for the following reasons:Full features (CD-R,Cd-RW,MP3,VCD,DVD-RW) supportGreat video and sound. Excellent zoom. Kareoke suport.Excellent outputs (Svideo,Component video, Optyical/Coax, RCA etc....Quiet transport.Highly recommended.
This antena is great, I had the Dish installer install it with the new DISH at the same time. It picks up all the local HD channels and the old analog channels as well. Its small compact design is nice, I'm only 60 Mile max away from most of the local broadcasters so it does the job well.This will save you the $5.99 month for the locals from DishNetwork and is good to have in order to get weatherforcast when the dish goes out due to sever weather.
I purchased this razor a year ago. I chose it for the style and price. It feels nice and holds a charge for a long time, but the head is very hard to remove to clean. The first time I took it off the foils came off. I glued them with super glue and it held till today and came apart again. While shaving the head feels sharp and scratches my legs. My other electric razors never felt that way. I would not buy another one.
this thing is perfect for my room. it's loud and durable. it's cheap and i think it's the best deal out there. the logitech is highly recommended
I put in boiling hot water at 7 pm and checked it back 24 hours later. Unbelievable, the water was still hot although not boiling hot (for the water temperature dropped about 30-35% percent) . I drink a lot of tea. With this guy, I can just boil one big pot of water on the stove and pour the water into it and enjoy the tea for rest of the day. I also use the hot water from this bottle to warm my new born baby's formula bottle from the refrigerator. It is much efficient than using tub water. I would definitely recommend this product.
This dryer is far bigger and heavier than a travel dryer should be. Plus, it's no better than the crappy one at the gym.
I have had this stereo just a little over a year and I have had it serviced 3 times for the same problem--the CD compartment would get jammed and would not open. Resetting the system(as Sony suggested) did not help at all. No, the CDs did not have labels on them, so this is not the reason it was jammed--they were all original CDs. The flip up CD tray is a unique feature, but I think that is exactly the problem. What a piece of JUNK!!!! If it were possible, I would not have even given it 1 star.
As a router:I bought this product five years ago to access internet in several devices at home as this one had best reviews among routers in Amazon.com. So I won't bother telling you how good it was as a router.As a access point:But last year when I moved to new house, I needed to widen my network signal range for the house. And an access point was also necessary for my internet phone and desktop computer that are located separately from my router (due to strange cable setup in my house) and that require wired connection to AP. So I first thought about selling this old router on ebay or something, and then buying new N router and access point that might cost around $200-300. With little internet research, I found out that I could use WRT54GS as a wireless access point with firmware update. After buying D-Link DIR-655 N router, an hour of updating firmware and setting the access point, there was $100 perfect and new network system for my house. It's been a year since I use it as an access point. I have never had any problem with it.In conclusion, if you are considering wireless G, I strongly recommend this product as a router and access point for its reliability and versatility.
not spectacular sound difficult to fit in ear not much better than plugs included with ipod
I need a DVI to VGA connector for a Mac HDMI to DVI connector and a VGI input monitor.well. the DVI doesn't fit Mac HDMI to DVI connector ...Because it is only $4...really worthy to return or wait for 10 days to get an exchanged item from Asia.... what a waste time and money. I should go to bestbuy or other store in USA.
Item shipped quickly and arrived well packed. Extremely easy to set up and use. Good software & instructions. Robust & speedy network, far faster than my WAN. Has worked on every outlet I've tried so far in my 100 year old house, even through an extension cord.
Was able to achieve gigabit speeds with this product; Locked in to the quickport plates good; Says cat6 on the front of the port so you can ID it; Did it's job.
I really wanted to like this gadget, but I've ultimately been disappointed. The idea is COOL, being able to see your family and carry on a FREE Internet phone conversation with them, and the price is much less than other videophone solutions out there. Alas, there are a few problems still to be worked out with this device.Here's the saga of trying to just get the device to work with my network setup. I tried calling Dlink (the i2eye manufacturer), Linksys (for my router setup), Comcast (broadband connection) and SunRocket (VOIP) for support on this issue. I eventually got the device to work connecting to my parents' wireless version of the i2eye (which I setup through a USR wireless broadband router by opening the required ports) by connecting my i2eye (the wired ethernet version) directly to my cable modem (without my Linksys broadband router or SunRocket VOIP box in the equation). I then tested various configurations until I was able to determine that the Linksys router (model WRTGS) was not forwarding ports correctly (I HAD properly configured port forwarding). Linksys tech support tried but failed to help me out. I swapped routers with my girlfriend who had a Dlink router and the problem went away (after also configuring port forwarding). Would have been nice if Dlink could have told me when I called them for support that my router wasn't compatible with their device (though it's possible that my Linksys router has a "broken" port forwarding feature). I also had to forward ports through my VOIP box which the SunRocket tech support people quickly told me how to do. So I eventually got the damn thing working after a month and a half of trying. Of course that is two weeks after the standard return policy of ANTonline expires (who I bought the device from through Amazon).Now to performance. Even when the i2eye is connected directly to my broadband cable modem my framerate never rises above 5 frames per second. That's both for the transmitted and received data stream. (On my parents' end I have to connect wirelessly through their wireless router as their TV is too far from their cable modem.) I've tried tweaking the "speed" settings on the i2eye to adjust the amount of data the device is configured to send and receive, but I never got an improvement. Dlink advertises that you can get up to 30 frames per second using a high quality broadband connection (like mine and my parents'). I haven't tested my broadband connection's total upload and download speed because I simply don't know how (probably need some third party utility program). Regardless I SHOULD be getting at least 500kbps upload speed and at least 1Mbps download speed (at both mine and my parent's end) as that is typical of cable broadband connections. Also the image quality from the i2eye's "lens" and CCD is horrendous. The brightness, contrast and general overall "sharpness" of the image is lousy. That's simply not acceptable. You can get better framerates (along with much better image quality) from a good webcam using one of the "messenger" applications out there. Which is what I'm going to explore doing next.I'm going to attempt to return the devices now (both mine and my parents' i2eye) through ANTonline and Amazon with the argument that the i2eye devices don't perform as advertised and that I'm "late" returning them because of the difficulty in testing the devices (you have to coordinate with the people at the other end of the connection to determine if your own configuration is working). I'll try to post an update to this review with the results of that attempt.(Update: I was able to return the unit I bought from Amazon with few questions asked. I was NOT able to return the unit bought from ANTOnline and wound up selling it on EBay for half the price I paid for it. Lesson: if you have doubts but still want to try it, buy through Amazon.)Unless they can improve framerate throughput through some kind of data compression technology upgrade, I can't recommend this device to anyone. Less critical improvements would be a better quality camera (and microphone) onboard and better support for setting up the devices (a dedicated i2eye server you can connect to test your i2eye configuration settings) including a list of supported and non-supported routers.Hope this helps someone else avoid the headaches and hassles I've been subjected to by this device.Andrew
Don't even buy the real Nikon one unless you don't care about paying more. Just for the batteries alone that it came with it paid for its self already. It comes with 2 1700ma batteries which is higher than the original battery. It looks great on the D80, to me even with the added weight and all, I find the camera easier to hold.Cons: none
These headphones are very sturdy with a professional look and feel. They are comfortable, and not too tight. They charged overnight (I let them go for about 18 hours). Charging is as simple as sitting the headphones on the cradle.Tried resting my head on my padded back office chair and, yes, it takes very little head movement to sharply change the volume. For a fairly very well designed device, this is a pretty surprising and disappointing oversight. I knew this when I bought them, but didn't/don't see it as a big problem, since I don't plan to use them except while sitting upright. This is the reason I rated 4 stars instead of 5.I've used these on my computer sound card, TV and iHome/iPod. The sound quality of music and speech is incredible. You'll hear all instruments in each song with stellar clarity!I have a wireless network and wireless phones in my house, so there is always a little hiss in the "dead space" between songs. It's easy to push a button on the headphones to have it switch "channels", but each channel has some level of noise. Not bad, but it's still noticeable. I can walk around the house while wearing them, but experience additional noise. This is expected in a house with so much electrical activity, and I also knew this from reading other reviews, so I was prepared.The closed design makes these headphones very quiet, but the sound of people talking normally around you still bleeds through.Even at fairly high volume, my wife couldn't hear my music playing, even when I stood six inches from her.I have been wearing them for about an hour and a half, but they're not hot, nor have they made my head sweat, as others reported.Bottom line: My title says it all - "Extraordinary sound and comfort, but not perfect." I highly recommend them, if you can accept the volume control issue.9/17/08 update: Still using these headphones every day and still love them. I have also purchased three other pairs of Sennheiser headphones. They are all fantastic. Sennheiser makes truly stellar products!12/25/10 update: Still using these headphones every day and still love them. I will not buy headphones from any other manufacturer as long as Sennheiser continues to produce products of this high quality!
I bought this one for my GF's digicam (Powershot SD1000) more to protect it from scratch and stuffs like that, works fine.
I heard about this remote from several coworkers and decided my old Sony universal remote was ready for a facelift, so I got the Harmony 880. The USB interface and large library made it easy to set up the "devices" in my system, though its choices for which buttons to do what was not so slick. Getting past the basic setup, I found the web interface to be clunky and painful to find all the right parameters. The power is there, just some pretty weak execution.I have three main complaints with the device itself:1) The number buttons are cheap and flimsy, not like the rubber ones on regular remotes, but a thin molded plastic plate that doesn't evenly distribute the pressure to the button underneath, results in mis-hits.2) If you choose to use the hot key / favorites for channels, be prepared to have a steady hand (for pointing accurately) and stamina/patience (it takes like 3-4 seconds to blast the channel numbers for a 3-digit channel).3) The battery lasts about nothing. Even during non-use with the remote in hiberate mode the battery lasts a couple of days. You pretty much have to always store it on the charger.Unfortunately, the flimsy keys thing is the worst for me. I like to hit keys and have the remote perform. The battery and setup, though a pain, can be worked around and this remote WILL do pretty much everything you want. I just want better buttons for almost $200.
HDMI CABLE IS A MUST NEED IF YOU HAVE 1080I CONNECTIONS ON YOUR TV DONT SETTLE FOR LESS ITS JUST NOT SEXY.
I ordered this replacement needle for my record player after it sat unused for years. Unfortunately the needle didn't arrive and when I contacted the seller they immediately sent a another one! Now I am happily enjoying vinyl again. :)
This microphone broke on the third use. I bought it to play Karaoke Revolution - American Idol encore, which specifically requires this microphone. I literally played the game twice and when I tried to play the game a few weeks later I realized the game wasn't picking up my voice at all; the mic had stopped working. So it gets one star from me! I didn't misuse the product in anyway, just pulled it out to use on the game, and otherwise stored it in a drawer. I don't ever save receipts or packaing so I have no idea how any sort of return process would have turned out. I wish I had just spent the money on more Sing Star games, though of course the song selection is different among the two types of games, the microphones that are used with that game are still working, and generally seem to be heavier and of better quality.
I've been using this mouse for almost a year and it's fantastic. Having tried dozens of mice prior to this one, they never seemed to fit quite right (probably because I have small hands). The mouse is very responsive and smooth and the best part is the center scroller, it seems to spin for days.My only issue with the mouse is that it feels a little flimsy. Granted after 1 year of dedicated use, its still running strong. But in comparison to the MX Revolution, this feels like a toy.More of my experience about this mouse can be found at www.danphan.com.
No long lengthy review I've had the card a month - filled it up at least 8 times with out any problems - not the fastest card - but it seems to be a good value for the money.
I got the radio in good condition and its working good .. got it in 3 days in standard shipping , pretty good service ..Thanks a lot..rgsragav
A small product with the sound of a large stereo and portable too. Great looking modern design. Clear crisp sound.
The pictures that you see on here are not the 1120, the 1120 only have a interior space of 8.2 x 6.5 x 3.5 inches with is small so do be fooled buy these pictures on here or you be disappointed .But on a better note the case is great very sturdy I like .
Ok, I have two xm radios - inno and xpressez - and the reception on both is incredible. I get three bars of signal strength anywhere in my condo. I bought the stratus and couldn't get a consistent single bar of strength no matter where I put the antennae. Called customer service and they hung up on me - that's right. They said that I already called about the same problem (???!!). I called three more times and was disconnected once and left on hold for 20-30 minutes before some lame brain walked me through the same steps I had already done myself. Tech support there should be called meth head support. After 5 hours of messing with this thing, trying to get a consistent signal (while my xm never went out once), I called and cancelled my service. It just wasn't worth the trouble. BTW, the guy at radio shack told me that he discourages customers from buying the stilletto sirius radio because noe of his past customers got a good signal and he was tired of doing refunds. Oh, there was something wrong with the ****** stars on the review submission form which is why my review says 5 stars. I only meant to give it one star.
Got this for my son's Windows phone. Works like a charm when he hasn't lost it. Wish it had a GPS sending unit to make it easier to find, but I'm sure that would affect the cost.
After shopping around for an iPod docking station for several months, we settled on the iGroove. We are very pleased with our decision!The iGroove sounds much better than the BOSE system. The sound is as crisp as being live in concert. The system also has good bass.We chose the black iGroove, to match our 60g black video iPod. The iPod slips effortlessly into the iGroove and you're ready to go! No cords or anything to mess with.The design is fabulous and it looks great in any room. It's small enough to use in a kitchen or bathroom, but delivers sound quality that could be used in any size room. We have ultimately replaced our bulky stereo system with the iGroove and still maintained the best sound quality.Overall, this system is by far the best value for your money. You're not going to find a better sounding system out there!! We would recommend the iGroove to anyone looking for great sound from their iPod!
I purchased this product for a friend of mine and he said it works great. Both of us have the same identical cellphones. I'm using a SanDisk 1GB Micro SD that I bought for $50 and it works exactly the same way as this Kingston one and fraction of the price.
I bought this radio to keep in touch with my buddies while hunting. It's about what I expected, limited by the terrain (oak, mesquite and scrub). It does fit my needs. My only complaints are that the battery cover is a real bear to remove!, and it too easy to hit the talk button.
Was ready to buy a new projector, not willing to buy a new bulb for $350.00Came across these guys found this bulb for $149, thank you so far so good.
I'm put up my Sharp 46" LCD with no problem. I was able install it on my own following the instructions and set everything up until the part where you need to place the TV on the wall mount part. I had to have my wife help as the TV is way too heavy for me to lift and at the same time place on the mount. It was a very simple install and took me about an hour which includes finding studs. I'm very happy with this mount as it allows me to turn the TV in any way I like. I would recommend it to anyone who's getting a mount.
I bought this unit because I needed a simple 2 channel stereo with tonal controls and bass boost -- which unfortunately is missing from most even higher priced receivers.I tried it out with a pair of excellent also Sony Speakers D555 made in the early 90's (much better quality than what is out there now). It was my first stereo bigger and far superior sound to any boom box. I was totally happy with it - but always assumed I could upgrade the reciever and maybe speakers.I found out that my speakers were quite good -- but the real surprise was comparing this receiver to a $700 outlaw RR2150! The outlaw could not hold a candle to the sound this receiver puts out. While the Sony DE197 put out a rich warm sound with well balanced mids and highs, the outlaw had a thinner and extremely loud ugly sounding midrange that only gave me a headache no matter what cd i played. Even with the speaker EQ at 65 it could not match the Sony Bass Boost function which made the music come alive.Now a few caveats: the DE197 probably works best with high quality 8ohm speakers that are neutral. Sincey the Sony is laid back you dont want laid back speakers -- you especially want speakers with good midrange - otherwise it will sound like the music is behind a curtain.The outlaw on the other hand, is probably best for cheapo speakers that dont output much midrange.- If you want good sound (near audiophile sound) get very good speakers, and this Sony DE 197. The bass boost is the most important function of this receiver - I have it on almost always. It adds 8db of bass to the 70hz region.Do not ever think you will get good sound pairing this with bad speakers -- that is if you want good sound -- I read a review in which an audiophile snob delibrately refused to connect his higher end speakers to this receiver claiming "This was just because I don't expect this 100 $ cheapo receiver to match my >$1000 loudspeakers" He would have had a huge surprise if somone had done a blind A/B testing with this and his more expensive amp.So in summary, pair this with relatively more expensive speakers that have good midrange -- or if you are luck you could have older better made speakers like I do.The remote control is excellent - you can adjust volume, bass, treble on it.I have this connected to a cd player, to my cable box, and to my computer (with analog rca adapters out of soundcard). I also have a turntable with preamp connected to it. It has no phono - you must have a preamp.Paired with excellent speakers and a good 14 or 16 gauge speaker wire - you will get pure natural clear sounding, rich sounds.-- Make sure you get this model or older not the new one that has no bass boost.
Replacement for a dead battery. It was easy to install and worked like it was supposed to. Price could not be beat.
I had bad experience with Sennheiser's HD555, which is over priced for the sound quality, so I was a little bit concerned with the higher end HD650. I am a big fan of Grado and AKG 701, but HD650 is not disappointing at all. It is very different in sound signature (darker, warmer) with strong bass and lower mid-range, while it doesn't lose treble much as HD555 does. It did sound very like inside a concert hall when I was watching Josh Groban's performance.Due to its high impedance and lower sensitivity, HD650 may require very strong amplifier to deliver higher level sound. My beloved Sansa Fuze could not drive it to high level, and some of the other computers I tried could not either. On the other hand, the high end Dell laptop my wife uses had no problem with HD650 at all.Highly recommend if you want to enjoy music and when you do have a good source to drive these headphones. Personally I would consider AKG 701 for their lower price and neutral sound, and Grado phones for their easiness in driving capability and fun sound signature as well. None of these provide sound isolation and none of these look very fashionable to match with your Apple or Sony gadgets. So these phones may not be suitable for you if you care more about the look than sound.
A great small external storage very fast and best of all very quite . you may find a lesser priced storage but 500 Quad- interface is worth every cent.
i recently ordered this ethernet cable due to mine being so old and long. this cable is the perfect size, works admirably and i received it within a week at a great price!thx u so much! as always i'll continue to shop online at amazon in the future!
This mp3 player is a complete disgrace. it starts out with only 16 mb of memory, so you can only fit 3 or 4 songs at near cd quality. The company says you can get an hour of music but only if you record at a... 32kps. speaking of sound, the headphones are... earbuds that hurt after listening for about 5 min. Even when you replace those with good headphones, The sound quality is very poor. It is definatly not loud enough. At the loudest level you can barely hear it. This is the worst mp3 player on the market so spend a little extra money to get a decent mp3 player and you'll be a whole lot happier.
I really like these, for the most part, they are what they say they are. I got these after my memorex active style headphones (the orange ones) broke. these cost a lot less (like 1/2 at staples) and they are far more comfortable. These do not have a disc shape like the regular stock apple headphones or most other sports headphones. These are kind of an oval that fits your ear really well. I can wear these for a really long time, they naturally fit your ear and don't cause any discomfort like the regular apple ones. They do stay on your ear pretty well. However if they get jerked really hard, they do fall out. They do NOT isolate or cancel out any sound. I suppose that this is a safety issue for if you were running. But personally, I don't use them for running, only for working at a desk or sitting in the car. these are a lot easier to put on than the memorex active style ones. the memorex have an orange loop, that is rubberey and flexible, this was so that it would fit over your ear better. These however, have a sort of hard plastic loop that (with a little practice) can be put on just as easily as any other headphone. These produce a pretty good sound. In my opinion they work best when you are using them in a quiet environment, because when you use them in noisy places, you have to try and hear over the outside noise. The L-shaped connector is nice, it is really really small, so It doesn't get caught on something and break. As far as an antitangle cord, it fails. I put it in my pocket, and when I get them out, I have to mess with them for a while before I can get the cord untangled from the loops and stuff. These are kind of big, so If you want to put them in your pocket, they take up quite a bit of room. They seem durable, but I'm sure that they can break. If you are looking for something inexpensive that has good sound, These are pretty good. But I would also take a look at the ifrogz Plugz, sony headphones, and the memorex nc100 over the ear (noise cancelling) Please note that noise isolation works a lot better than noise cancelling, but if you want over the ear, the noise cancelling is the way to go.
Like other Lowepro cases I have purchased, the build quality is very high. This case is a perfect fit for the SONY HDR-TD10 3D camcorder, with the outside end pockets perfect for spare batteries and the under-flap pocket holding a Hoodman H400. The shoulder strap, though not padded, is wide and is comfortable with the modest weight of this camera. Highly recommended.
Nick Xu, if you can't figure out the difference between this lens, and the cheaper consumer grade lenses, by all means, stay with the cheaper consumer grade lenses. After all, "Mr Magoo" of cartoon fame couldn't tell a Chevy from a Rolls Royce. All kidding aside, this lens is simply awesome in use. Having one of these lenses in a camera bag is very close in practice to owning three or four high end prime lenses. Yes, it's that good.I am using a borrowed version right now, but as soon as I pay off my new 24-105 f/4 L IS USM lens (very, very awesome), I will buy my own 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM. It's as good as it gets in this lens range, but if you feel comfortable with a pinhole camera, carry on, as it's all about the end user.For everyone else, this lens is the Holy Grail of mid range telephoto lenses. It is simply the best available in it's range, and responds well to Canon tele adapters. If you can figure out a way to afford this lens, buy it, as it is all that. If you are a Nikon lover buy this lens anyway, and buy a fairly cheap 20D body to make it work. It's OK to tell your friends that you used a Nikon to take the pics, but you will end up knowing that Canon is the premeir lens crafter of the 21'st century.(Sorry, Nikon fans, but this lens stands all by it's self in the grand scheme of things. It's simply awesome.)
After researching sets for months on AVS Forums, I bought this one from Amazon. The price was right and the delivery service was great. Set was on its stand 4 days from clicking confirm. From Cinn. OH to Indianapolis IN. I have Xbox 360 hooked up via VGA and it never looked fresher.
Love the frame. Always happy with any of Kodak's products and have been a loyal customer for 9 years! Picture quality is awesome, the wi-fi features work great. Very user friendly and easy to set up. The only quirk that I have is the 1 minute slide duration when viewing from kodak gallery online. Other than that, this is defintely worth the money!
This speaker fits very snugly in a 1994 ford explorer limited JBL stock sub case. Mine was blown out when I bought the truck, I replaced it with this speaker, and with the factory amp it sounds kinda quiet and it has trouble hitting lower frequencies. i mean, its probably the crappy factory amp, but i never heard this particular stereo with the stock speaker so I really have nothing to compare it to.Other than that, shipped and received very fast with all of the correct parts appears to be great quality for the price.
I purchased mine over a month ago for use at work and it's absolutely wonderful. I love that I don't have to click a button because it's "gone to sleep" and that I don't have to have a docking station taking up space on my desk. I love the 'no click' wheel and it feels absolutely wonderful in my hand. A co-worker bought one at the same time (a different brand) and the general concensus of the office is they all love mine!!!! The battery is going strong which I was concerned about because you don't charge them, but you can look at the meter on your computer and it will tell you how strong the battery is. My receiver isn't even on my desk - it's under it on top of my computer tower.I am now purchasing one for my sister. I would DEFINITELY recommend this for anyone.
This worked great, matches my blue nano and was much cheaper than the apple version. It doesn't get as sweaty or stinky as the band i had from apple for my first ipod. The band is flexible and soft and the velcro works well.
I bought this item yesterday and will be running directly back to the store to return it today. What a joke. These speakers have very little volume much less quality of sound. What you're paying for here is a docking charger not a speaker system. This product is just another rip-off for the American consumer to waste money on. My search for good portable iPod speakers will continue.
Have been using the Adesso 2.4 Ghz wireless mini keyboard for about a month now. It has performed well for my application. I have a very large plasma TV to which I have a few HDMI devices attached. One is a media laptop. With the Adesso keyboard, we can sit back on the couch and view pictures, videos and surf the web. The track ball and mouse click buttons are very ergonomically designed and placement is very intuitive and convenient. The track ball has a modest 'gritty' resistance (kind of like a Blackberry trackball) which makes the pointing very accurate and does not roll away on the user. The keyboard works from >25 feet away, however, beyond that you can't see the screen anyway. I have observed only minor keystroke skips which was one of my bigger concerns. But for my application, I am not typing a 100 page dissertation, so the occasional backspacing on a URL or userid is not a problem. The only design issue I have is that it doesn't have Numlock/Caplack LEDs.
First of all, I am an amateur photographer.This kit is exactly as stated.... high quality in my opinion.Works perfectly so far, just don't forget that the Circular Polarizing filter is adjustable. (it means that even after you screw it on, it can still turn, this is normal and allows for different levels of polarization). Buy this kit... it's inexpensive and high quality.FYI - the lens cover still snaps onto these filters just fine.
You can barely hear the music over the static. Thought it might just be our car so we tried a couple friends' cars and it was the same. Total waste of money.
I got this from Amazon for just under 50 USD.Many vendors are still selling it for a lot more, and it used to be about 200 USD.This is an awesome DVD Player, Sure it probably does'nt have all the bells and whistles as many fancier and more expensive ones but it has everything needed for watching DVD's and has something that the EXPENSIVE one's dont!It plays DVD's from any region regardless if it is NTSC or PAL system.I have some Swedish (region 2) DVD's and it plays them without problems.the good part is that you dont need a Hardware hack, or change any settings- just put the DVD in the player and it just works.. So nice, so easy..And for all the wannabe singers you can plug in your microphone and do some karaoke too..I highly recommend this product
I have the Apple Airport Extreme Gigabit Router and although it is a great router it only has three gigabit ports. The Netgear 5 port gigabit switch solved the problem for me and now all five devices in my home office are happily communicating with this switch added. As with Apple products, "it just works." Highly recommended.
I have wanted one of these for quite some time, but the high cost of any Ipod has kept me from buying one--so when I found the shuffle for only $79 I decided to try it and am very pleased with this Ipod. I researced many other brands and types , but felt I wanted to go with a company that I could trust. The only thing I don't like about the shuffle is that sometimes in my job(where i use it most) I am putting things away and lean the wrong way and accidentally push the button on the shuffle and change channels...this would not be a problem if i were only listening to music, but it messes me up when I am listening to podcasts. It would be nice if there was a FF button, but I just am more careful not to lean too far forward...I would recommend this to anyone who loves music and also loves listening to Coast to Coast am, but who can't stay up late to hear it...this helps me stay informned. Great little machine--still can't believe something so small can hold so much!
It was exactly what I wanted it to do. I would definitely buy it again. It was exactly what was described.
Well, I'm an unhappy shopper! This 30" widescreen LCD from Sharp was the one I really wanted to buy, after salivating over it many times at my local Best Buy, but because it was well over two grand (plus I was unemployed), so I could only look but not own. Finally I got a cheaper Olevia set, which I'm happy with, but now that Amazon has lowered the price on this Sharp, I wish I had waited. The Sharp's image quality and overall reliability makes it worth the several extra hundred dollars.Ok, enough venting from me. In case you haven't compared the various LCD TVs from different brands in person, there's no doubt that Sharp's LCD offerings are among the best. Compared to other brands (including my beloved Syntax Olevia), Sharp offers these following advantages:- Top-of-class image quality. Well some other companies may cite higher contrast or brightness in their tech specs, none offers the same kind of image quality that you'll perceive *subjectively* as Sharp's high-end LCD TVs. Whether it's live sports or the latest DVD movies, the Sharp just does it better. Maybe they use better liquid crystals, or (more likely) better signal processors, Sharp LCDs just give you a better picture.- Better black-level details than other brands. LCD TVs are notorious for failing to reproduce details in the dark end of the spectrum. If you enjoy movies with lots of dark scenes, you should probably stick with a CRT like Sony's Trinitron. The new Sharp models are better than most, though.- More refined styling and user interface. Older Sharp Aquos models had the typical first-generation bland looks, but the latest models are stylish and cool.- Better reliability. I speak this from experience (my own and my friends'). LCD monitors (like all other monitors) have limited bulb life. Almost all LCD TVs you'll encounter now claim "up to 60,000 hours" of bulb life. But when you compare the Sharp with a Syntax or Westinghouse or HP or LG, you'll notice that the Sharp has a more solid feel, which gives you more confidence over its life span than with the other brands. (If you are a Mac or Sony fan, you know what I'm talking about.)I think if money is tight but you still want an LCD TV, you should consider the Syntax Olevia model. But for the best LCD TV money can buy, get a Sharp. This 30" is good if your viewing distance is less than 8 feet -- a rule of thumb is the you should get a screen size four times the viewing distance. If you want a bigger screen, LCD TVs aren't the answer yet -- the 37" Sharp Aquos costs twice as much as this 30" model! For bigger screens you may want to consider a plasma (Hitachi and Panasonic and Pioneer are the best) or (gasp!) DLP or LCD-based rear projection TV. But for freedom from screen burn-in, better image quality than plasma, and thinness, LCD is the way to go, and this Sharp, at the new price, is simply the best.
I bought it in February, '09 and it still works great.I have a big stereo set-up in my bedroom and I use this one in a spare bedroom. It's hooked up to two 38 year old Panasonic speakers and the sound quality is great, much better than I expected from a cheap receiver.My DVR/DVD recorder is also hooked up to it, and my primary usage for the Sherwood is watching DVR recordings and DVDs. But, my mother and I also listen to CDs. The radio picks up stations very well, too. The unit is really cool looking and looks much more expensive than it actually is.I only have two complaints. The remote began to give trouble about a year ago. One of the volume buttons was acting up. I had to really press down hard to get it to function and I finally pressed too hard and the button dropped down inside the remote. But now I use a programmable remote for the volume.My other complaint is the lack of a balance control on the remote for the speakers. It's not a big problem, but with some TV shows and DVDs, the balance varies at times.All in all, I'm very impressed and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
What a great clock. I was more than pleased with this purchase. I was looking for a clock to put outside (I live in south Florida) on my pool deck so I could tell the time without having to either go inside in my wet bathing suit or take my watch outside. This clock is suitable for outside or inside use. There is a twist off cover on the back of the clock over the mechanism to help make it weatherproof. I installed it under cover of the eaves to give it some protection from the weather. No tools are required to install the battery. It takes one AA battery.Not only is this clock very attractive, it keeps absolutely perfect time because it sets itself by the atomic clock in Denver at least 6 times a day. I was most impressed when daylight savings time ended in October and the clock set itself BACK an hour during the night and was perfectly on time the next morning.On the back are 4 buttons for setting the time zone. Simply push the button for your time zone to tell the clock where it is. All I did to set it up was install a battery and set the switches and hang it on the wall. It did the rest.As an added plus, it has an analog hygrometer (% relative humidity) and an analog thermometer that appear to be very accurate as well.I am very happy with this product and highly recommend it as a stylish addition for either indoor or outdoor use.
its cheap, its thin, its junk. im not gonna even bother install this with a fairly expensive infinity system. id honestly be worried about something burning out or the entire car going ablaze. ive had some horror shows with my not-so-fancy electrical work before, and it pays to wire correctly. if your amp needs 8 guage wire, find it elsewhere.
Got this two nights ago. At first I thought I was going to return it because when you program the remote by using the provided codes, you really aren't programming it for that specific remote, but more for just the basic commands for that remote (power, ch up, ch dwn etc.). It quickly became apparent to me that I would be spending a lot of time using the "learn" feature. While this is true, it is so easy to do, that with the addition of each button the remote becomes more and more customized, so I became more and more excited! Now comes the power blaster!!! I just hooked it up. Let me just say that it is so awesome to be able to change the channels on my sirius radio while sitting outside on the patio...no more coming back inside to change music channels. I did not even have to use the remote flashers. Since all of my components are in a center with the fronts exposed, I just placed the blaster across the room out of site and it sends the IR signals from the front of the unit. This was a pleasant surprise, as I did not realize the flashers are only needed if the components are actually in a closet.I love this remote. now the only thing I need is pants with big enough pockets so I can carry it around with me everywhere!!!
I bought these when I decided to upgrade from my plain old MDR-E818LP Fontopias (which cost me less than CAD$20 at the Sony Store). I wanted deeper bass. After all, the larger the earphones, the better the bass, right?Not in this case.I could've avoided this product if I'd kept the specifications of my old headphones handy, and compared them against the specs of this model. After getting these home and matching up the specs on the cardboard backing of the package, I found that the frequency response of these heavier (~48g) clip-on headphones ranged from 16 - 24k Hz, while the cheaper earbuds (~5g) had a range from 12 - 22k Hz. This would explain why these headphones sound shriller and tinnier than the earbuds. And, there's a gap of more than CAD$20 between them! I am not impressed.If you want these just for the cool retractable cords, you certainly get what you pay for. If you want awesome SONY bass response, these will disappoint you. They do stay firmly on my ears (provided I run with the airy grace of a gazelle - the fewer jolting impacts of one's feet with the ground, the better), but the sound quality isn't worth taking up ballet.One last note: since these respond to higher frequencies, they are passenger-unfriendly on public transport - the sound leaks. A lot. I have a Sony NW-E400-series player which allows me to customise the bass and treble levels, so I can leave the treble at 0 while upping the bass to +3. This makes my music sound _normal_, at least. You, however, may not be so lucky as to have this option, in which case -- yes, look elsewhere.
I purchased this printer to use with my Kodak Easy Share camera back in November. I was surprised at the quality of the photos. I would recommend using Canon photo paper as the pictures looked the best on that. HP paper works well too. I also agree with the reviewer who said not to use Kodak photo paper with this printer. The pictures are very dull. I have printed more than 100 4 x 6 prints on this. Mostly, I print by inserting the memory card, but I've printed photos from the computer and directly from the camera. I couldn't see any difference in the quality. I printed an 8 x 10 print right from the memory card and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of that as well. I also like the fact that it has 6 ink tanks. I've just had to replace the two original photo inks, the regular inks are still going strong. Replacing one or two at a time is much easier on the pocket book! It is also nice to be able to print photos without having to power up the computer. Over all I'm very pleased with this printer and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys photography as a hobby.
I bought this hub recently and the driver thru windows XP is incompatible and crashes my pc.I wrote to Belkin for updated driver and their reply was that they do not supply drivers and I have to look somewhere else for it.It is ok to buy a Belkin pda case or charger but do not ever buy any electronic component by Belkin,technical support does not exist and you are stuck with a bad piece of junk.
Need-to-have for the Nikon FC-E9 fisheye convertor lens! Without this, you can't use the fisheye.
This item is incorrectly labeledDYMO White Tape/ Black Print 1/2 Inch x 23 feet, D1 Style Cartridge (45013). 45013 is black tape with white print. 45113 is white tape with black print.
I'd always wanted to try Buffalo because their products are often highly rated. When the WYR-G54 was introduced last September, Buffalo seemed to be saying that they were willing to design, produce and support an inexpensive ($30-$60), no-nonsense 54Mbs router based on proven technology at a time when most other companies are debuting high-speed, proprietary card/router combos. I took the plunge this week. When I initially plugged in the WYR-G54 everything looked great, all the hardware worked like a charm despite a shoddy packing job by Amazon.com. Unfortunately my router's configuration page was entirely in japanese rather than english. I called Buffalo tech support and it took them about 15 seconds to confirm that the router had been shipped with Japanese rather than English firmware and needed to be returned. The lack of suprise on the part of Buffalo tech support lead me to believe that this my router might not be an isolated incident. Despite my initial impressions regarding Buffalo's commitment to the WYR-G54, it is likely the case that this router is a low-priority within the company (see some of the remarks on broadbandreports.com). At any rate I'm returning my WYR-G54 to amazon (thank god they have a liberal return policy) and hoping to land a good deal on something equivalent by linksys or motorola.
I'm an amateur photographer shooting .raw with a canon 20d and use this harddrive not only to back up my computers harddrive, but also to store all of my images and my photoshop files to keep my main cpu running clean, and it works great. Its very simple to use and transfer files to the HD and the autoupdate is very simple and works great. For its size, its a great deal, at less than a dollar per GB, and its never given me any problem, just sits quietly on my desk. The only con is in transfering large image files it can take a few minutes, but this only happens to me because of the large file size (18mb) of .raw images. Otherwise, I'd recommend this, and any other WD external hd to anyone.5 stars.
I wish I saw the comments on sudden deaths of A01A250 drives when I bought mine in May '04. I was quite happy with the product until I turned it on yesterday and it simply failed to show up as an external drive in Windows Explorer - despite that it worked perfectly well the day before. Then I listened more closely and heard the clicking/stuttering sounds, and after one or two power cycles a loud screeching sound joined the orchestra. Well, thanks to other reviews I know I'm not alone. I guess I'll just stay away from Maxtor till I get over the data I lost :(((
I bought these for the cost and functionality and have been quite happy with both. Over a year later they still function just fine!
I previously owned a flat bed Microtek years ago and it's still working fine. Unfortunately I can't say the same about this model. The ADF constantly jams and the rollers were noisy. It jams at least once per scan and that's only with 5 sheets of paper. I had it replaced with a new one but it does the exact same thing so I'm returning it for an HP.
It works as I expected. Nice replacement for my ThinkPad T43. I am happy with this purchase. I will recommend it.
I am not an expert or pro radar user otherwise I might have given this device 5 stars.It does what it claims and does it well with advance warning. I don't know enough about the subject to say more but I am pleased with its quality, ease of use and price.
I needed this to split the audio output from my TV's single (variable) audio output, one to the a amplifier, the other to the sub-woofer. This works fine, is compact and well made. I'm pretty sure it will easily outlive my TV, my amp and my sub-woofer.
I went all over town looking for a good digital camera that wasn't too expensive. I had previously owned a fuji film camera and it just wasn't getting the job done. I went to store after store asking different salespeople what was the best brand, best value, etc. Almost all of them pointed out an Olympus Camera, and I finally settled on the fe115. I like products that I can just use right away and not read the instructions for a half hour before I use them. This little guy fits the bill and then some. Absolutely great picture quality, and the image stabilization is really nice. Easy to use camera with great features and affordable (although I paid more at another store...always check amazon first!) I give it an A+!
For the price of this set, you absolutely cannot go wrong. I have this set hooked up to my Kenwood VR-305 receiver, and I cannot believe how good these sound. I have been using surround sound for about 6-7 years now, and this complete set matches, in fact surpasses in a lot of ways, my prior speakers which a mix of Infinity and Sony. I used to have 2 large front speakers w/12 inch woofers that combined did not put out as much clean bass and overall clarity as these KLH's do. The subwoofer has all the adjustments you could need to get it soudning good, and the satellites do a splendid job in reproducing the high and mid ranges. You do have to fiddle around to get the right balance between the speakers and the sub, but once you do, you will be sincerely impressed. The center channel matches the quality of my Infinity center channel (I paid 150 for that one alone). If you are an audiophile you probably could find some faults with it, but for the music and movie lover like me who likes good, rich, clean sound, I dont see why you would spend more on another set...unless of course you could afford or would be willing to spend hundreds upon hundreds of dollars for speakers (I cant, and even if i could, i wouldnt!). The only reason I dont give this set 5 stars is because the &quot;auto&quot; power on the sub (which is supposed to kick the sub on when audio is detected) is not very sensitive, and the power sometimes shuts off at lower volume levels. So for low levels you just have to leave the sub on and take the little extra effort to turn the sub off when you're done using it. Otherwise, I would not hesitate to recommend this set anyone. Its probably the best value on a speaker package you'll get for this price.
I feel I got a good deal on this camera through Amazon...149 bucks out the door and the quality is exactly what I thought it woulkd be. Came quick, too.Bobby
I bought this with my digital camera. I can set the picture quality at the highest and not worry about the card running full any soon. Has lasted me for almost a year now and still going strong.
This place was the most cheap i found in the entire web,even ebay,price,description and offcourse the shipping is very fasti really recommend this guys
I attach the olympus ring flash using the sigma hood (which comes with the camera) and a little duct tape. it works great.
Very useful for intraoral and macro photography. I would highly recommend this product for Dental photography.
I bought the 4 gig Kingston drive back in July or August in anticipation of the coming school year, and it has served me pretty well. It is a bit slow to react when I plug it into the computers at school (which are a bit older and still run XP) to retrieve my files for printing and presentations, but i have no complaints as to how it works with my Vista laptop.My only complaint is with the keyring it's packaged with... it's a little large for the plastic loop, and throughout my first few months of stashing it in pocket or purse said loop snapped off, which pretty much nixes the convenient portability of the device.Otherwise, it does just what a flash drive should do. None of that built-in software to slow things down or complicate the process.
I have had these speakers now for two winters here in Iowa, and they are fantastic. The sound quality is great ( the low frequency reproduction surprised me), and they hold up great to the elements. My kids stand on them and they don't even budge. I have these speakers buried in the back yard, powered by a dedicated 80W x 2 amplifier. I used to have speakers that mounted to the exterior of the house, but I had problems with the sound carrying several houses over. With these speakers being on the ground, the earth absorbs the sound and doesn't carry much outside a 30' radius. Plenty of wire is provided for burial. Great buy.
This is a good weather resistant speaker but not complete weather proof. It adds some protection against the elements which is nice.This was installed in our three season room which is not insulated and has open windows with covered screens most of the year. I'm not expecting my roof to leak...this speakers made (as the description clearly states) as a ceiling speaker.....for this use...great.
I bought this TV at the end of March for my newly finished Den. I had narrowed it down to this and the Sony SXRD 60 XBR2, but it was about $1000 more. These two TV's had the best picture, so I saved the money and bought an entertainment center. The TV is awesome. I have digital Cable (Optimum) and the HD channels are great with HDMI. Also have an OPPO 1080P DVD and the picture is great. Regular TV is OK, but I find myself only watching the HD. I was skeptical about spending $2000 dollars online, but Amazon was great. Tv came in a week and Eagle delivery was great. No complaints so far. I got the 5 year warranty through Visa for under 200 bucks because I used my card. I know the new LED thin model is out, but if is like this TV, don't hesitate to buy.I have a friend who bought online from MyTaxFree at the same time and never got his TV.
Fits in the carry-on. Reasonably stiff, light, easy to carry; expensive.Just like a bike: strong, light or cheap... pick 2.
I like everything there is about this cd player. Long battery life, skip free playing, aux out. I just wish you could play MP3's on it, but that's okay. I got a great deal on it via Amazon by buying a refurb and I am very happy with it. You will love it. Very well made and quality sound. AAA+++
Bought these several months ago. Have used about 15 so far with no problems. I downgraded rating by one star because, like several other reviewers, the packaging was very shoddy, exposing the product to possible damage. There was no padding between the containing cardboard box and the disc package. My discs arrived with the spindle knocked loose from its platform and the "cake cover" loose from the base. The top twenty or so discs were off of the spindle. Visual inspection of a sampling of the discs revealed no obvious scratches or nicks--no thanks to the packaging folks. I sent a complaint to Amazon's packaging complaint service, but never heard anything back from them.
Although the drive doesn't look anything like the picture shown on the item page, and I mean, it doesn't even have a cap, it works well and serves it's purpose.
CD rail easy to install and adjust for length by sawing. Mounts easily inside of drawers. Can be expanded cheaply. A good product for the price. Will puchase again if I need to expand my storage. Shipping was also reasonable and quick
Kind of small, but feels good in my hand, almost like a bigger mouse, comfortable to use.Pros:Feels nice, responsive.Button clicks crisp, not mushy or ambiguous.Cons:Poor receiver sensitivity, loses signal about 15" away, must stay within 12" for reliable use.Buttons make loud clicks.Driver software does not allow programming any button to be "double click". There are a dozen useless actions that can be assigned to a button, but not double-click. This is a deal breaker for me.
Over 30 years in amature astronomy and I just assumed that zoom eyepieces were junk. I found out that isn't necessarily the case with the Meade 8-24mm zoom.No...it isn't perfect and may make purists frown, but the convenience of not constantly switching eyepieces cannot be overstated. A very slight yellowish fringe may be noticed on the moon using my 5 and 6 inch SCTs if you're really looking for it..nothing horrible especially for a zoom eyepiece, and slight refocusing may is necessary as you go through the zoom range.Optically, it's as good as any 6-12mm orthoscopic or 8mm RKE eyepieces that I used to own on the planets and moon. The deep eyecup is very comfortable, but will fog up sometimes on cold nights. Not overly heavy either for those of us who don't care to use the heavy eyepieces with fancy names prolific nowadays.The field of view will be slightly smaller at 24mm that most single length eyepieces but I'm using a focal reducer with my SCT so I'm still getting a sufficiently wide view for my needs.All in all, a decent eyepiece, and very convenient to use. I'd buy again and recommend.
For a first camera, I wouldn't trade it for the world. It's small, durable, and takes great photos. The interface is easy to use and the photos it produces are printable quality.Sure, if you want to spend a few hundred dollars more, you will get a better camera. But, if you want something simple, with an optical zoom, this is the camera. Photos print out fantastically (with the proper paper and printer, of course), and they are great to use for online purposes as well. Add on a pack of rechargable AA batteries for it (or any camera), and a larger memory card, and you're set to go forever.
Works and shipped as described. Upgraded Dell Dimension from 512K to 2mb using this module as recommended from Dell itself.
There are an awful lot of people fawning over any Bose product. Do Bose employ people to give their products uncritical reviews? I sense a conspiracy.There are also a large amount of reviews panning Bose products out of hand. Do rival companies employ people to rubbish Bose's name? Again, perhaps a conspiracy surrounds these pages.Anyway, I am just someone who is obsessive about music, on too tight a budget to call themselves an 'audiophile', but I nethertheless aim for the the best sound I can afford. Essentially I am very satisfied with these speakers (which I use with an emac or an iPod Mini), and I think the price Amazon sells them for is a fair price. I paid perhaps twice that amount, and do suspect I have paid for a name.No matter, I am generally pleased, and in my small room they do, to my ears, sound very good indeed. I think the term is 'live' - they have a nice, open sound, crisp with good range. They are also very well built - sturdy and quite heavy.One trouble: bass. It's not that there is not enough bass - there is, for a non-sub woofer system, plenty of the stuff. It is the fact that, with certain songs, they distort at even low volumes. For instance, try, say, Massive Attack on these and you'll see what I mean. It's not, perhaps, a distortion as such, but it is certainly muddy and ill-defined. I suspect this is a problem for a lot of speakers without a sub, so I don't feel like I made the wrong choice. It is simply an annoyance.The other thing is, like other people say, the lack of an 'on/off' switch is a bit silly. I don't really like the idea of these things constantly guzzling power, but I'm simply too lazy to keep unplugging them. I know that makes me a bad person, but couldn't Bose have prevented my laziness?
I have to say that this item is a much needed necessity if you happen to drive. Even though I was in a rush to use it, I read the small pamphlet and I was on the road. It was relatively easy for my to find the right station (89.1 FM) I have a Sansa e250SanDisk SDMX4-2048-A70 Sansa e250 2 GB MP3 Player with microSD Expansion Slot. I must say that the music almost sounds perfect. The only complaint that I have is that I have to turn up the volume more than I usually have to get a good sound response. As far as the charging is concerned, this worked perfect with my Sansa e250 but it did not work with my Creative Zen TouchCreative Zen Touch 20 GB MP3 Player. On a scale of 1 to 10, I have to rate this item a 9 because of the volume and the USB may not charge all MP3 players.
It does the work well... You might need to buy subscription for full blown functionality.Other then that, make sure your internet radio stations broadcasts MP3 compatible format as this device can not handle anything else - to my big disappointment. Unfortunately almost all of my radios runs ACC format. But it is only my fault, I should read user manual first... Also, it is unclear how to run Rhapsody on this unit w/o PC on the background
This is probably the lowest in the line up of Canon DSLRs and makes a really good first DSLR. I will skip the technical details (since they can be obtained from the Canon website), and get straight to the relavent points.The camera is nicely designed, light yet packed with features. People with big hands, may find it difficult to use the camera, but since I have relatively small hands, I am not complaining. The layout of buttons and the menu is very clean and simple. The manual is very detailed and I would recommend you read the manual even if you have used a Canon earlier.The body is all plastic and feels cheap. I would have really liked if there was say a rubber grip or something that would aid in getting a better hold. The lense that comes with the camera is probably not the best but still gives great shots! I would recommend buying just the body and a good quality lens preferably the image stabilized.To sum it up, a great camera from Canon at an unbeatable price yet not compromising on features. Great for students and beginners.
I bought this player because I bought an HDTV and want to take advantage of the HDMI input and surround sound. It is about the cheapest unit you can find, especially with HDMI input. I found that DVD players break rather easily, regardless of brand, and new HD DVD's have not come down in price enough, so I brought to this unit to hold me over for a few years.The unit works as what you expect- brilliant picture and good sound. The picture is close to HD quality, but not quite there. I bet it is no different than any upconverting dvd player. It is smaller than the picture suggests. It is almost like a portable unit.The downsides:The Coby unit cannot be used with a univeral remote. There is no digital display on the unit, and it looks low priced. The remote has a cheap feel to it, but is intuitive and easy to use. The unit feels warm to the touch in "off" mode. It is probably one of those energy sapping devices.
I was going to buy a $14.99 at a local store and was not that great. For 6 bucks this is one hell of a great diffuser, love it and just posted for another..worth every penny i have the 580ex II...Fits and does not slip...
I purchased a ZOOM H2 audio recorder that records to SD cards. The bigger the SD card, the longer I can record. The transcend card is working perfectly. The 4 gig is big enough so that I can set it for WAV rather than MP3. Then I can edit the WAV files in my computer (MP3 files much harder to split,normalize, etc)Anyway the transcend card is a great bargain and is working great for me.
Like many owners of Canon's 50mm F1.8 lens (the original version), I have found that for over a decade it has delivered outstanding performance in a variety of situations. It's amazing that a lens so compact and lightweight, can produce such outstanding results, particularly in lower light situations. It's great where lighting conditions are constantly changing, like at a rock concert, and it does a really good job at shooting a fast moving indoor sport, like basketball.Although I had no complaints with the F1.8, I decided to consider upgrading. Canon's other two offerings at 50mm are the F1.4, and the F1.2L lenses. I looked at the 1.2L, but after its price shot up past $1500, it moved out of my price range, so I decided to go for the F1.4, and so far have been pretty satisfied with the results.As most are aware, a lens needs to be used with a SLR with enough capability to fully realize its performance. Using this lens with a 7D, seems to be a good fit, as the results have been very pleasing with the 1.6X crop factor, particularly shooting basketball. Using the camera's zone focus mode, you will still need to concentrate and work to keep your subject in the frame, and hit the shutter button at the right time, however if you are able to do this, the lens can produce some high quality results. You may not need to be fully wide open very often, but it's nice to have it available if you have to. I haven't done a lot of portrait work with this lens, but it certainly seems capable of producing good results in that application, as its ability to focus in close up situations is also quite good. Focusing appears to be pretty darn fast, and as you would expect, the USM is silent.Build quality is certainly an upgrade from the F1.8, with a metal lens mount ring and more solidly built body, that has about 50% more mass, with an increase from 52mm to 58mm for the F1.4. The manual/autofocus button remains small but is relatively easy to operate. The manual focus ring has Canon's typical saw-toothed rubber ring around. It's about 0.4" wide, and fairly convenient to operate, although a little loose for my tastes. The lens comes with no accessories like a pouch or lens hood.How well a particular lens works for you depends on what you intend to do, what kind of camera you have, and various other personal factors. In my case, while the 50mm F1.4 doesn't produce results that are phenomenally above the economy grade F1.8, if you do your part you can get some very good results and a higher percentage of in focus "keepers". The extra 2/3 stop gives you a little more room to play with, and helps to make the upgrade worth the cost.
I am not sure what it filters, but it is worth the price. If not for anything except to protect the lens.
A copper rod is, well, a copper rod. This one is a little short at 3 feet to meet code for an electrical installation (8 feet), for amateur radio use it is perfect. It has a rounded top, for hammering, and a clamp to attach the ground strap. What more could you expect or ask for?The only complaint I had, which I've already written about, was the packaging. Instead of putting this in a tube, the supplier used a box, a huge box stuffed with paper. It wasn't enough & the rod was sticking through about 6 inches. Fortunately it still arrived in perfect condition.
I wanted to like this hub. Really. I've got 2 older Belkin USB 1 hubs from eons ago & never had any problems with them. I've got a pricey Belkin KVM switch, Nostromo pad, various cabling. I'm bordering on BelkinLand here...The idea of being able to run a mixed set of USB devices (1 & 2) all without losing any kind of throughput sounded cool. I was sold on the "Tetra" concept & bought one for my girlfriend. In the end, I went through 3 units (the original & 2 replacements), all of them suffering from the same problem: overheating.From a hub? Yeah, I thought it was weird too.The first unit I got ran WAY too hot with the AC adapter plugged in. Not warm, but hot to the touch. Like hand-pulled-away-"ouch! damn that's hot!" hot. I didn't want my girlfriend to lose her USB key drive, printer or iPod by plugging it into the hub. I wrote Belkin & they agreed it shouldn't get warm, let alone that hot, so they sent me a replacement unit (gotta give it to them, their support was on top of it). But then the 2nd unit had the same problem. If nothing was plugged into the hub, but it was on AC power, it was fine. But as soon as you plugged in a single device (or the computer), things started to go south.So I put in another call. They sent another unit. And once again it ran hot. I changed outlets. I mixed & matched adapters (I had a few of them now). I tried various USB devices (1 & 2.0), even tried the hub on a few different machines. Nothing worked.Maybe this thing isn't ready for primetime. Maybe I pissed off the USB Gods in a past life. I dunno, but after 3 strikes, they're out. I wanted to like the hub. Belkin's support is to be commended, but maybe their engineering team needs to spend a few more weeks ironing out the bugs. I noticed the power specs on one of the adapters (and the hub itself) was different than the other 2 (don't remember which replacement hub it was), so maybe Belkin is aware of a power issue & is quietly trying to fix it.So now I'm gonna give my girlfriend one of my older hubs until I can find a decent USB 2 replacement. I do feel burned in more ways than one. Now I have a drawer full of high-tech, useless hubs that I could fry an egg on. It'll be a long while until I buy another Belkin hub again. Possibly anything Belkin.
Yes, I'm sure someone will be offended that I'm not raving about the Zune. Truth be told, I'm not impressed. Granted, the screen is great for videos - as long as they're in a format that Zune supports, which is, as far as I can tell - one, WMV. Any other video format fails, which means that you the user have to convert MPG4 and AVI files to WMV in order to load them on your Zune. Annoying. Once loaded, however, the video plays great and looks even better. The trade off is that the battery life is less than an I-Pod because the screen sucks so much juice in order to look so beautiful. Just don't leave your charger too far away and you'll be ok.As for everything else, the quickest summary is to say that it feels like it was rushed to market. The controls and menus aren't as logical or easy to use as they coul be (ala I-Pod) and battery life hasn't been all that impressive. I keep hoping that there's a software release soon that will make everything better, but after two months, I'm beginning to think that Microsoft thinks everything is honky dorry and they're leaving well-enough alone. Sad, because it really could be so much more fun!The biggest featue - the ability to share music with others in your vicinity via a wifi connection is great in concept, but lousy in implementation. First, if you leave your wifi antenna on, your running time drops dramtically! Maybe even exponentially...I don't know, but it sure doesn't last long! Secondly, you'd think that you'd be able to use the wifi to connect your desktop to share music, but no - that's an option that not available. You might also think that wifi means that you connect to the internet and browse the web using that big beautful screen, but you'd be wrong. Like I said earlier - it just feels like it was rushed to market to get something on the shelves before Christmas and now that it's out, well - you're on your own.Another annoying feature, you can't load music directly onto the Zune, it HAS to go through Zune's software (which looks just like Window Media Player, but you can't use Windows Media Player - it won't recognize the Zune as a device. Microsoft, what were you thinking?). While most people alrady have Window Media Player, and may already be using its library to catalog their music files, now you have to load a look-alike software package and create a new library. To top it off, the interface for the Zune player is more limiting for display options than those available in Windows Media Player. If you're like me and spend quite a bit of time ensuring your MP3s have the correct tags, etc., you'll probably find that it's easier to sort and edit MP3 tags in Windows Media Player and then import the changes into Zune. Can you spell annoying?Here's the bottom line, if you're looking for a video player, get a Zune. The larger screen will make it worth your while...just don't try to watch two full length movies back to back without charging - you'll be sorry! If you are primarily looking for music - skip the Zune and pick up an iPod, you'll be much happier in the long run, I promise!
Through trial and error, I am pleased to say that the Picturemate is relatively easy to operate. In just a few minutes, pictures that have been stored in memory are brought back to life, and making any adjustments to the photos is easy to do as well. I'm glad I purchased this printer, and I will recommend it to friends.
This Batery is a joke, I have a Sony HDR-HC9 video camera that comes with all the bells etc. decided to go for the basic battery as this is what I have done with all my other cameras. With this bttery you have to use this stupid little wire cable that plugs into the power port of your camera. Looks dorky and is somthing to hang up when your videoing. 2nd your camera charge level no longer works with this battery. So who knows if it fully charrged or will die in the next 5 minutes. Do not buy or you will just be sending it back any way.
Several acquaintences recommended the iPod. They were right. Had no trouble setting up and using the product.
&#65279;The hardware seems excellent; it is certainly capable of extracting the detail that is in my 35mm slides. The shipping box folds into a nifty carrying case. You load from one to four slides into a plastic carrier. You have to slip each slide into its slot and pull it from the other end to get it into the right position. Then you feed the carrier into the mouth of the scanner. It moves back and forth in the scanning process. Three software drivers come with it: two require manual intervention between slides; the third scans all four slides in the carrier without stopping. My interest centered on this third, but it clipped off about ten percent of the length of each slide. I wasted a lot of time on the KonicaMinolta website trying to find out how to make it work right. Emails produced a telephone number, and two telephone calls produced an answer: To make it work right, you have to run the "Batch scan settings utility," click the "Batch Scan Setup" button on the opening window, then select the "Scan settings" tab, then click on the lower of the two lock icons, then use the "Unit" drop-down box to set the units to inches, then in the "Size Input W(idth)" edit control put 1.46 (instead of 1.30). The height should be set to .98. Then click the lock icon beside these items. Click OK and then OK again. I did all that, and the Batch utility now works well. It will process four slides in three minutes and a few seconds. You can almost double your productivity by buying an extra slide carrier. (Google "part 2866-248" to find vendors.) While one carrier's load is being processed, you unload and reload the other. With two carriers, you can scan 60 to 70 slides per hour.I have been unable to find instructions for cleaning the optics.
Price is high, but perfect for my Samsung ML-1740My Samsung ML-1740 worked with me in the last 8 years. It still works great.Remember to buy authentic Samsung toner. Compatible toner may work, may not. I bought a compatible toner last year, it works perfectly. But this year, when I bought a compatible toner from the same vender, it do NOT work. So, I have to spend more money and bought a Samsung toner.Local store will ask $80 plus for the same toner, I got it from Amazon cheaper.thank you Amazon. You made my life easier.
I got this fan to replace a side case fan mounted on a plexiglass window. I am definately pleased with this fan! It contains a 4 pin passthru connector ( one plug that has male connectors on one side and a female connectors on the other ) which is more convienent that 2 seperate plugs. It also has a 3 pin connector with an attached 3 pin plug for temperature monitoring for mortherboards that are equipped with this feature.The fan is relatively quite, only slightly louder than a Vantec Stealth. I blue L.E.D.s are a really nice color. ( the color is similar to that of an Indiglo watch. )I also purchased a 3 pin to 3 pin extension cable thru amazon that helped.
it under $2 you cant beat that.... now,the tv it so clear!!! its a have quick easy way to make your life better!!! its for young and old>>
i got this to go with my canon 17-55, and just as others have said, mine came in some less than stellar packaging. i put it on and while it screws on nicely, and protects the front element, it seemed to reduce the clarity of my pictures ever so slightly. needless to say i do not use it anymore
These albums are the greatest! Never again will I buy any albums that are &quot;self-stick&quot; for my photos! I had many photos ruined or near ruined by those kind of albums and thankfully I had most of the negatives stored in an acid-free environment!These books are made to last, and are made to archive photos so you'll have them for a limetime, and be able to pass them along as heirlooms. The albums I have from photo shops that re acid-free are simply photo holders, and are boring!These albums are not boring by any means! You can write about what the pictures are about, add decorations in acid-free papers, etc.They have add-on pages you can buy (most craft stores have them if you can't find them here) and many stationary stores carry the acid-free decorative sheets, stamps and other goodies you'll want to make your own wonderful creations. Photo albums have never looked this good! If I could give this a perfect 10 I would! I bought a couple of these elsewhere, but will be ordering them here from now on, as I can get the color I want AND they cost less than getting them from a craft store!
We all know that Morrowind-"Oblivion" was meant to be played via PCI-e,but let me tell you, this card can handle the game. Before you get too happy though(for those of you who are late playing "Elder ScrollsIV"), even with this card there are other key factors that go along with running the game with the Geforce7600GS,Memory(minimum-1gb it helps to have high performance sticks like 'Corsair') and also your overall system and processor type. But anyway, back to this BEAST of a videocard. AWESOME!!! I've owned several cards in the past-99% of them have been 'nVidia' and for an AGP card, so far, I haven't seen or have been impressed by any others besides this one. Killer graphics that can handle a good percentage of the latest games out there. You notice i said a good percent,..not ALL. Like i mentioned earlier, some of the newer games out today are meant to be played on systems w/ PCI-e cards, but for those of you who still have a PC w/AGP 8x slot, this card is for you. Yeah there are cheaper ones ( especially with the decline of AGP) BUT REMEMBER...you get what you pay for so if you can afford the $153.00, GO for it..you won't be sorry, just don't buy this card without the purchase of at least a 400WATT power supply or greater. This card requires direct power from your power supply, unlike other cards that draw thier power from the motherboard. 512MB of Memory POWER... ENJOY.......
The bad points first: Auto-focusing can be slow (too slow for close-up graduation photos); cannot imprint date/time on a picutre (although info is stored with file when transferred to computer); batteries last only about 200 shots at max resolution; no manual focusing for tricky situations; cannot mount protective filter without blocking some light (vignetting).Otherwise, a really great camera. Even 8x11 prints are good enough (the Leica lens really shines). We also have a smaller 4-meg SONY, but much prefer this 2-meg Panasonic for versatility. Especially great for paintings in museum that allow photos without flash---the reproductions of masterpieces are really impressive. The zoom is awesome. Grainy at 36x but give some prints a artsy look. Takes better flash photos (not over-exposed) than both the SONY 3-meg and 4-meg that we have.With a 256MB SD card...can take about 25 minutes of Apple Quicktime movie (cannot zoom while shooting) or 300 pictures at max resolution. Cheap when bought online...
Tried the generic ink, and always go back to the Canon ink. It just works better.
I never could get it to work, so it turned out to be a total waste of money. I ended up buying a dlink that worked as soon as I plugged it in.
I received this item very quickly from the seller and it is what the picture shows. The only problem I have is that it is a poorly made cable so screen tearing happens quite often when using this with my PS3 no matter what the media is.
Cheap plastic construction and even poorer sound quality. I have purchased several Coby MP3 players and been very impressed with the quality of the standard earphones. This volume adjustable "big bass" earphone should be ashamed to be named "Coby"!
I have recently jumped into the portable DVD player bandwagon, to make my 1-hour-plus-each-way train ride a little more pleasurable. I started off with a lot of research, and ended up with a Philips 8.5" player - 6 hours battery life, and a screen that washes out the competition (mostly from Sony).I ordered online, after going through the specs from multiple websites, and making sure that looks perfect. The product arrives - and guess what I missed in my multiple weeks of research - the battery weighs an additional 1.5 lbs, and sticks out significantly from the pack. So much for the pleasurable commute - lugging a close to 4lb DVD player. Might as well have taken my Thinkpad along.Luckily (or un-), the product stopped working after only 2 weeks of use - and I went through a complete return and refund. My next stop - the Panasonic here.Out of the box, it looked great - multiple viewing angles, no hidden heavyweight batteries (product weights 1050 g / 2lb 5 oz with batteries, as per my kitchen scale), and the battery goes into the hinge - like some Sony laptops - a big plus.The flip side is that the 6 hour battery is at the minimum brightness and headphones on - which means if you choose anything other than 'moonlight' as your brightness preference (there's daylight - the brightest, which I like the most, naturally - and also a user-defined setting of brightness and contrast) the battery will last less. Frankly, all I need it for is one full length movie, maybe 2 - so I am happy so far with the battery life - it's not going to be less than 3.5 hours anyway.Battery life apart, everything - I repeat, everything - in this is better than the Philips. My purchase from Costco came with a carrying case - it's possible that this is not a standard accessory - but the Amazon listing has this as well. The case is on the bigger side, but rather nice - well padded, with a main zipper to store the player and a side compartment to hold 4 DVDs, some cables, etc. As for the box, here's what's in it - the player and the battery pack, AC adapter, car lighter adapter, a mount kit for placing the player on the back of a car headrest, and AV cables. Enough to get you started. This takes 12V DC input, so the car adapter is pretty straightforward - the Philips used a weird 10.5 volts (IIRC).The Philips also had a super minimalistic design - which meant you had to use the remote to do fast forwards, since there was no FF key on the unit. This saves you the pain. The buttons are cleanly, clearly and conveniently located in the front of the unit.Another big win over the Philips - disk resume. I watch about half of a movie during my morning commute, and need to resume from where I left off in the evening - this is easy on this. Just press play.Next win - the on/off button. Philips had this on the side - with the big heavy battery pack on, a brush on the side of my messenger bag could flip this switch - which meant when I finally sat down to watch my movie, the battery was dead. Panasonic has this shielded by the clam-shell design - much better. Plus, the off button (same as stop, press longer) fades out the screen gently and switches the player off - a nice touch.Yet another plus - noise level. The Philips was positively noisy - people sitting next to you could easily hear the loud whirring of the DVD, unless you took the headphones off, so the soundtrack could distract them. Not so on this one.As far as the screen is concerned - they are both equally good - the Panasonic is a little tighter, as the player is roughly 16x9 in dimension, while the Philips has a little more blank space around the frame, since the player is a little off the 16x9. In any case, it's a close call.Overall, I'm glad the Philips died, and this came out right on time. Panasonic was out with similarly designed DVD players way earlier than the rest of the market - but they then carried a $400 price tag and a 2 hour battery life. I am really glad they moved things around, while still keeping them light enough to actually be able to carry them around.*update: November 15, 2008*: Just a quick update here - my Panasonic DVD player is still running strong, and though the models have gone through some minor changes in these 18 months, the base functionality is pretty much unchanged. I'm surprised to see, so is the price. I guess this market has settled down of sorts, and that makes the Panasonic a clear winner - no earth shattering releases from anyone else in this space.*Edit: July 14, 2010* - ugly typos fixed. FYI, DVD player still running strong.
This is a 100 watt step up converter. It converts from the typical US standard up to the UK standard, and is even nice enough to provide you with the regular UK/Commonwealth power port. It does everything it's supposed to. It comes with a short cable to a US plug - perfect for sticking it into a power bar for that one or two appliances you need to have the voltage upped.So far it's been reliable, and doesn't run warm at all - pretty good value if you ask me.
I bought this machine after doing a lot of research. In my opinion it is exactly what it is suppose to be. I love the media center. I love the dvd burner I am looking to upgrade the memory. I have some digital media so the slots are good for me. I love this machine.
I like it,but can't love it. Its exactly as it states. Its a well made Lycra spandex type jogging/walking belt that holds the iPod.It appears to be well sewn. If you measure your true waistline (around your middle about four inches below the navel),then the size you order should fit nice and snug,but not too snug.If you wear this type of thing around your middle ( around your belly or navel),then measure that area instead and if needed order the extender. My area of complaint if any is the very,very tiny zipper pouch on the front under the flap. Its so small you could only put a couple of pennies in it,but not any type of good ear buds,without literally cramming them in.So to me this was useless.It would have been perfect if they would have designed it to have the entire area under the front flap as extra storage,and they could leave off the zipper,since its all underneath the Velcro flap. It holds the iPod snugly in place while jogging,and affords a nice outlet for your ear bud or headphones connection. It works and that's all I really needed it to do.
In order to do the complete installation additional wiring had to be purchased. It did fit fine and do the job but was just incomplete.
This is a execllent product. This has changed the way I hear music. I used to carry those cumbersome walkman. Now I carry 300 songs in one device. It would have been good if it had FM tuner. This will be helpful when we want to take a break
I would not trust any other router. This router will keep a wireless connection unlike the others that cut out all the time. Easily configurable. The best router out there.
Excellent to carry my laptop safely and to isolate the laptop heat when working over my legs.
The Batttery is probably OK. The Description leaves something to be desired. Can'y say more because I did not use the battery.
Wow! I needed an SD card for my new digital camera. Speed of the disk is an issue these days. When you take a photo the disk has to store it then get ready for the next photo. Regular SD cards take some time to do that. So, if you are shooting rapidly, or doing video, you can quickly hit the limits of your regular SD cards speed. The Ultra II is in the next speed class up. It's plenty fast for all but the most extreme user. It's not as fast as the Extreme III, but that costs half again as much.So, I was already sure the Ultra II 2GB was what I needed for size and speed. Then I saw it... this version where the case of the SD card folds in half revealing a USB Hub Port. Which means you can plug your tiny 2GB SD card straight into your laptop or computer through the USB port. No need for a card reader.This card works in Treos, digital cameras, and anything else that takes a type I SD card.It's big (memory), fast (memory access), and innovative (USB build in). For me it was worth a few extra dollars more than the regular Ultra II.
I bought this same item used from Ebay about three weeks ago and have been using it no prob whatsoever with both my iMac and iBook. I've been burning CDs from iTunes and writing data to CD with it and there is no install to do. It was plug and play perfectly. (Once, I had to do a restart to get it to read but I'd been messing with iTunes preferences so it could have been that too). I can burn a music CD in five minutes and haven't had any problems at all.If you have a Mac, this item is a no brainer to use.
I bought the Intellimouse Optical to replace my older Intellimouse 3.0. I picked this mouse because i wanted a pointing device with excellent movement and responsiveness. The two side buttons are great for people who want to perform certain tasks like the run command or maximizing and minimizing windows. The mouse moves flawlessly. It doesn't studder the least bit. I have mine hooked up via PS/2 port due to the lack of USB ports, so i can only guess the mouse would get better with the USB connection. I strongly suggest this mouse for anyone who likes Microsoft's line of Intellimouses, this has to be one of the best mouses that Microsoft produces, and one of the best in thw world.
This Yamaha subwoofer is a solid performer and a good value for the price. On the downside it is a box covered in a cheap black faux wood laminate material. While not the most attractive component, style wise, it is a solid performer for the price. I would recommend it.
The plug was the exact item i needed. It arrived on time. I will purchase from the vendor again if available....
sorry, I wrote the wrong review for this item... for this one, I haven't use this one! once I USE IT , I will edit my reviews
It is a great camera bag mainly for DSLR cameras. It has lot of room for the camera and for other accessories...
This cable seems to be very good quality and works great. For the price I paid, I don't think I could have done better.
An excellent item, but a little on the fragile side, which is to be expected with this sort of technology. The blue ambient light is nice, and the readability from a distance is superb.We had the first one for over a year (20 months) with no problems. The "noise" is minimal, but does increase over time. Could be dry bearings? Design flaw?The eventual demise was signified by spelling errors, which steadily became worse.It went totally stupid in the end, displaying confused caller ID numbers, and popping punctuation in odd places when displaying messages, that were already full of spelling errors. Replacing batteries helped for a day or two, but then it would revert back to its illiterate state. It was fun to watch ...I think heat was an issue, and the machine probably needs to "sleep" during slow periods. It does have a shut down function, and can turn itself on and off at programmable times.We left ours on constantly.I am replacing the machine because we all became quite attached to it.
worst toy i ever had first i liked it now it is a worthless peice of junk liying in the garbage.
This is a very comfortably sized and shaped back for the Panasonic Lumix LX3, which has a fairly protrusive lens. Not too tight, not too snug, and fairly well padded. The belt loop, though removable, is very secure and seems like it would be nearly impossible for casual pickpockets to overcome.The secondary pouch, while somewhat gratuitous, offers a safe place to store a spare battery and memory cards, the battery charger, or maybe a small USB cable. Overall, a very well thought-out, well-designed, and reasonably priced accessory.
This drive was exceptionaly slow, it also had poor re-write quality, and was a hassle to install.
There is little that I can offer about this little wonder that most people don't already know, except for the price. I read the reviews for the Sony DSC-S85 Digital camera that suggested upgrading instantly to at least 128 MB of memory, and so I did. And I am glad I did because we just celebrated my daughter's 5th Birthday and I used my new camera with the Lexar 128 MB Memory Stick to record the MPEG of a room full of precious children singing Happy Birthday.Buy the memory, you WILL need it to get the most out of your digital camera.
I bought the Rs110 headphones because my other cheap pair went the way of all flesh (although a bit prematurely). I need headphones to watch TV when my wife sleeps. The Sennheiser name has a history of quality behind it. For under $50 bucks, I figured, heh, why not? I was shocked by how good these things are. At first I had a bit of a problem because I didn't realize the second dial on the unit was for signal acquisition. Once I got locked in, the sound was great. Batteries are easy to replace by turning the left ear piece a quarter turn and removing. They are quite comfortable and easily adjustable. My only complaint is the angle of the earpiece. It is slanted inward and feels just a bit weird. All in all though the Rs110 is a very well built quality product and worthy of the Sennheiser name.
I bought this cable to add a run from my N-router to my streaming Blu-ray player. It was important to me to find a quality cable that also had good shielding avoiding any noise issues or potential signal bleed from the N-router itself.
As always, Amazon's delivery was very fast, and the product is dreamy. Had it up and going in minutes, and it has worked flawlessly for me for about a month now. I'm a school teacher and grad student, so it prints lots of lesson plans, worksheets, and grad papers, and I haven't had a problem with it yet. I live in humid MD and haven't had a problem with paper curling. Only complaint is I haven't easily found the website printer manager and haven't had time to scour the pamphlet for directions. Oh, and I use a macbook, hooked up with ethernet...no problems with mac compatibility.Update: I have owned the HL2070N printer for 5 years now and use it daily. I follow others' tips about putting a piece of masking tape over the holes on either side of the toner (to fool the printer into continuing to print with "low" toner). Over the past 5 years, I've printed well over 15,000 pages. I finally had to replace the drum unit after 12,000 pages (and 4 years of heavy use), but I average 4,000-5,000 pages per toner cartridge. I don't know what kind of printing these other reviewers are doing to only get 2,000 or 2,500 pages out of a toner cartridge. My trusty little printer works like a dream, always has, was well worth the initial investment and is worth the 3 toner cartridges I've had to purchase over the last 5 years. (Yes, the printer came with its initial toner cartridge and I've only replaced it 3 times.) No complaints here, whatsoever, about either the printer, the ~$80 drum unit, or the ~$45 toner cartridges.For the first ~3 years of use, I printed via ethernet. Finally plugged the little guy directly into my wireless router and now I print from two different computers (one PC, one macbook) wirelessly from anywhere in the house. The PC occasionally forgets that it is connected to the printer, but deleting and re-installing the printer fixes it every time.
Very impressed!! Tried tons of these and this is the BEST by far - trims those "little persistent pains" here and there close like a blade ->that still come back even after years of Electrolysis & sure helps BIG time with those high treatment bills!! Gets rid of peach fuzz that shows even after bleaching and still grows back soft later - that's a major plus in itself!! Very happy with it and highly recommend!!
I can not say much about a cable beyond yes, it works. Good item. Minimum word count for reviews requires more words...
We just got this TV delivered on Feb. 4, and we are in love with the picture. Previous raters have said its "not as bright" as others in the same category; on the contrary, I find the picture quite bright. Also, I don't know what the one guy meant with the warranty not being good when purchased from Amazon. I registered my TV with Samsung and there was no trouble.The only reason I'm not giving this 5 stars has to do with Amazon's "white glove" delivery, rather than the TV itself. For $199, you're supposed to get "knowledgeable" delivery professionals to unpack it, hook it up, and set it up. Amazon tells you that you have to "sign off" on the delivery saying it is in perfect condition and then you cannot return it. The guys knew *nothing* about how to set it up (other than the electrical plug), so you pretty much have to decide whether or not it's perfect without seeing the picture. This is a pretty involved hook-up when you're connecting an HD cable box (with the three video cables) and the directions do not have examples of all scenarios. The delivery men were rather rude about my wanting to see the picture before signing off on the product.In short, the time for delivery was great, it appears to have arrived in great condition, but for $199, I expected to have delivery men who knew how to hook it up. Since then, I noticed that the link for more information on the delivery service is no longer working. You might want to download the manual and get an idea for the set-up before it is delivered, because you won't get help with the "white glove" service.
When I started researching for my first digital camera, there were three main qualities I was looking for: powerful zoom, good picture quality and adaptability (I wanted a camera a newcomer could &quot;grow&quot; with). It also had to be affordable.I considered the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 and Olympus C-740 before deciding that the Fuji FinePix S5000 was by far the best value for the money.And I couldn't be happier! The Fuji Finepix S5000 is relatively easy for a digital beginner like me to learn with, but also has enough features to satisfy the creative needs of a more advanced user. Set the dial to &quot;AUTO&quot; and you can pretty much just point and shoot. More advanced users can adjust shutter speed, aperture, focus, flash, etc.The camera itself seems sturdy and is ergonomically designed so that it &quot;feels good&quot; in your hands. When taking pictures you can easily toggle between the LCD (which is small compared to some models but very bright and easy to see) and the camera's Electronic Viewfinder (EVF).Fuji FinePix S5000 has a special &quot;Continuous Shooting&quot; mode that enables you to take 5 frames at intervals as short as 0.2 seconds-perfect for capturing the action at sporting events or getting good pics of moving subjects like kids &amp; animals.Other features include &quot;movie mode&quot; (allows you to shoot brief moving pictures w/sound - the length of these movies is limited by the size of your memory card), a macro setting for close-up photography, red-eye reduction, a self-timer &amp; a lot more.I've taken a number of pictures indoors under very poor lighting conditions. With the flash, the resulting picture quality is amazing (you'd think the subject was standing under studio lights).I've had this camera for several months now, had no problems with it, and am very pleased with the picture quality. The best part about it-and what distinguishes it from its competition-is its 10x optical zoom. If extended zoom is important to you, put this one on your short list!Some notes:The included 16MB xD-Picture card will take approximately 19 pictures in 3.0 megapixel (MP) mode, 25 in 2.0MP mode, and 33 at the lowest resolution (1MP). You'll probably want to upgrade to a larger-capacity card. I purchased a 128 MB card, which can take approximately 162 pics at the 3.0MP setting.The camera comes with 4 regular AA batteries, but you'll definitely want to get the rechargeable ones.A tripod is recommended when using the full 10x zoom - although in a pinch (with some practice) it's possible to get clear shots at full zoom without one.Good luck with your decision!
using these things helps me out with mounting my webcam on walls as they are very usefull to have around.
If you have a big head, the headphones press against your head too hard. It's only comfortable for about 10 minutes before you notice. Sound is fine, but I wont ever use them because they are too uncomfortable.
I purchased this CD-RW drive and could not get it to work, the install did not work correctly, and the drive would get buffer underuns very often when burning CD's. I returned this drive and bought another USB cd burner and have not had any problems.
This is very bad company to order any product.I ordered this item five days ago(ACCFH70 Accessory Kit w/NPFH70 Battery & LCS-VA30 Case). And I waiting .... But this company just canceled my order without any reason. And I found they just changed the price of this item. I just wasting my time.Bad bad bad bad bad
Ordered a HDMI cable and that did not work, was told by Cable company I needed a S-video Cable, that did not work. a cable man said I needed a component but he never returned. I cannot get my DVD to record, what now ?
My husbamd just had to have this radio. We live in an area where the power goes out all the time. We're also big campers and we thought this would be a good radio to travel with. It is self-powered so all you have to do is wind it up. It does take a lot of winding (the only drawback) so you wouldn't want it for everyday use but it is great in emergencies.
This worked perfectly with my Sony Blu-Ray burner in my Thermaltake case. The screws help keep the blu-ray burner in place and reduces the vibration for better burn speed and quality. Would buy again.
Slowed my internet down. Went from 10gigs to 5.5ish. Even slowed my wired internet down. The eight year old Linksys B this replaced (due to it needing reboots 4x daily) was faster both in wired and wireless forms. Apparently it's really sensitive to the type of wire it needs. Lame.To remedy this I searched for solutions on the appropriate forums and via technical support. The forums were helpful but made no progress (and I found evidence of others having similar issues).The D-Link customer service was just plain unhelpful. After a few unhelpful suggestions they suggested I sit and wait a while and call back tomorrow. Right.
Item pretty self explainatory, paper and ink. It it the most ink for the money, each time I have purchased this item, the ink has lasted well beyond the paper supplied. I generally get 150-170 prints from single ink cartridge. Also the paper and ink combo is fairly priced for the beautiful prints you achieve with it. My prints are not sticky, do not smear, and the colors are brillant and true.I purchased the Epson picturemate personal photo lab printer, and get amazing results in the comfort of my home. GREAT ITEMS!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
I use this pc card with the Linksys WAP11 and they work great. The setup was easy and the speed is excellent. The pc card has a small piece that sticks out of the notebook which makes for good mobility when relaxing with it on your lap. Linksys has a great lineup of networking products and they all work well and install easily. Some of their stuff even works with Linux.
Brush works just as you'd expect it to, for very little money. Fits into a pen slot in my camera bag so it's always close at hand. Have had to use the scrubbing end to remove a finger print from my niece and it worked great. Brush end is always a quick and easy solution for dust specks as well.
I purchased this just yesterday and installed without one moment of trouble. I don't understand why folks are writing bad reviews on this machine. It works beautifully. It's wicked fast for an ink jet! Scanned in a few pictures without incident. Was I lucky? I don't know but I'm keeping mine!!
It's an overall good product for the price. I actually bought this for my boyfriend so he could record lectures at school. The microphone is not really good enough to do that. It would not be able to pick up sounds from very far away, but I think most recorders wouldn't. It's a cool product because after you record something, you can play it back without headphones. The device also provides a speaker! This would be a great product if you just wanted to use a recorder for personal memos.
Easy to use, great pictures, lots of options. The touch screen works great and is very intuitive. Only bummer is that Sony still uses their proprietary memory stick format rather than the ubiquitous SD card, but there are generics available that work just fine.
After reading many reviews on this telescope and researching for about 3 days, I decided to purchase this telescope, mainly because of the price (it was $89.95 with free shipping). I received it 2 days sooner than I was told by Amazon, excellent, and it was the newer version pictured on the Celestron web site. Assembly was very easy, but it was aided my research while awaiting delivery. As in other reviews the finder scope is crap, the reason I didn't give it 5 stars. The eq mount takes some getting used to if you have never used one before. Once aligned tracking is a breeze. The first object I looked at was what I thought to be a very bright star and it turned out to be Jupiter and 4 of its moons. The mount, and tripod are very sturdy when set up properly and everything is tightened and secured properly. I used all of the accessories and was able to see Jupiter in great detail even with the 3x Barlow and 4mm combined, despite the great amount of light pollution where I am located within the city. Although at that high of a magnification focusing is difficult and the smallest vibrations while tracking are very apparent. This is an excellent first scope and I plan to enjoy many hours using it with my son.
I recently bought this item for my Canon T2i , This bag is very solid and looks very safe to the camera. The zipper & straps in the bag are very good.Comfort : I tried to place my Canon T2i with 18-55 Lens attached and 55-250 lens .it fits all of them but bit tight. I am not sure I can take this camera out quickly from the bag, if I have to. But i like the fact that it's small bag not bulky at all & I think I need to compromise comfort fit for this size.
For the price, these speakers are great. I really only wrote this review to suggest that you order the adapters at the same time. I got the speakers, pulled the door panel off my 2006 Ford Taurus and found that Ford uses some funky plug. I have Amazon Prime, so I got to adapters 2 days later and the speakers were in in about 20 minutes.
I faster than I expected, and live up to all the details and description of the product.
I have used this many times & NEVER had a problem until now. This got real thick & wouldn't spread after the 1st use. Yes, I put the cap on tight. It was the same with both tubes. I will order again because this is the best...I just got a bad batch.
I have this monopod for a year now. I bought it with the head and the spiked foot. The only negative thing I see about this package is that the head is extremely heavy for this monopod. It weights more-or-less the same as the monopod itself. So keep in mind that when you put the head on, you gain the quick-release and the rotation but you double the weight of this marvel.
Not bad, fits perfect, only problem is, it collects a lot of finger print all over it, the screen on my Note II never looked like this before I installed the screen protector, I have to clean the screen multiple times a day now.
I travel approximately once per month and have been looking for a set of noise cancellation headphones that were affordable and that won't "break the bank". The Targus headphones met my needs. Although the sound was not as good as a good pair of regular headphones, the noise cancellation feature more than made up for this deficiency. It really cut out the low frequency noise and my music sounded much better.These headphones appear to be the identical ones that Brookstone sells ... Although I can't be sure, the only difference appears to be the nameplate.I like the way the headphones fold up for storage. I would definately recommend these to anyone that flies and enjoys listening to music without the noise.
I purchased this memory card to use with my Canon T1i. I formatted the card as soon as I put it in my camera and began using. The video portion I would try to playback would freeze, and only the sound would be heard. Also I would sporatically get "Cannot display image" on pictures that I have previously viewed. I would love to be able to trust this brand again because of the price, but cannot, and will never purchase this brand again!
I had purchased them with my first phone and then when I used them all I purchased some screen protectors made especially for that particular phone. I soon realized that they wasn't that great because when I switched phones I could not longer use them. So that was a waste of money. I like the grid lines and the ease of applying them. The quantity is great for the price, because most places you pay that for two. I got 12, but with the size of my screen I can get three sheets out of one sheet and that makes it even better.
I ordered 2 Kodak MAX CRV3 Lithium Batteries, as pictured on site, and received2 Energizer Lithium Photo Batteries. Packing slip read Kodak MAX CRV3 Lithium Batteries, not Energizer. What gives?
We've been using this product for the last 4 years. I've never buried it, never done anything more than lay the probe beside the driveway and jam the transmitter into a tree. The receiver is at least 600 feet away inside an old house with extremely thick walls. We purchased this product because we have cars, UPS trucks, etc. approach our house in such a way that we usually don't see people until they're at our door knocking - this system lets you know when anything metal - cars, ATVs, trucks, even bicycles - are approaching the house.In 4 years, I can probably count on one hand the number of times this system has chimed and there hasn't been anything there - most of those times the receiver went off due to very close lightning strikes. Unlike the motion-sensing systems, this one never goes off when wildlife or pets pass by the probe, which is a real benefit since we have deer, pheasant, etc. all over the place. This system has worked well in the summer when it's 100 degrees, and in the winter when it's -30. I replace the 9 volt battery in it probably once every 6 months or so. I've driven over the wiring and the probe a couple of times with a riding lawn mower, but with a little electrical tape it's holding up.There aren't a whole lot of musical tones to chose from, but the Westminister chimes are fine as long as you don't have a clock that uses the same melody. We turn our receiver up pretty loudly, slide it under a couch in the living room and we can hear it from anywhere in the house. Honestly, when the receiver isn't on at night we feel "naked" - we like knowing when someone is trying to put the sneak on us!When this one stops working (and believe me, it's taken enough abuse to warrant that), I'll definitely buy another. It's been completely worth the price.
Switched from DSL with HomeNetworking to Cable. Was hesitant about this unit serving my needs because cable company wanted almost $200.00 to install and setup their version of home networking (for older Mac with processor upgrade and G4 PowerBook). PC stores offered little help. Manager at local Radio Shack handed me the box containing the BEFSR41 and told me to disregard all PC instructions. "You'll know what to do. You have a 100% money back guarantee." Using built-in Ethernet, it took just minutes to have both machines online. Running Mac OS 9.1, Classic, 9.2.2 and 10.3.7. No problem. Always on.I'll be replacing the RCA modem supplied by the cable company with a Linksys BEFCMU10. They stack nicely.
Hi, I bought this camera and installed the driver from both the CD and then the web. It caused my computer (a good, modern, fast computer) to crash both times. The camera worked without interfacing with the computer, but, then, what's the point? Also, the pictures and movies were VERY grainy and low quality. The tech support when I had these problems was HORRIBLE. They really didn't stand behind the product AT ALL and to me that's the most important thing! Maybe I could have gotten it to work, but not without SOME input from Aiptek.I've never written one of these reviews before, but this really got to me. Don't buy this camera is my advice.
ok here's my setup...follow along...Panasonic TH-58PE75U on the wall...on the otherside of the wall in another room in the top shelf of the closet is my AV system comprising of the Onkyo TXSR705 with a Brighthouse Networks HD Scientific Atlanta 8700 cable box...So i get the product and i will admit at first it wasnt working too great...but the setup is very easy and it comes with a blue LED light that helps you measure radiated light noise from your other electronics...Espically Plasma TV's and with me having 58inches i still had NO PROBLEM...so the directions say to watch the blue led glow...as you move the IR eye around you will see the blue LED light go dim...the dimmer the better. in the end. i found a spot under my tv in the middle behind the tv. the IR eye is very powerful so whne i point the Mulit remote from my Onkyo it simply bounces off the wall and shoots up into the eye...now i do have to point it to the center of the tv...but...it works awsome!!!...also...i did have to play with the position of the stick on eye located in the other room glued to the Onkyo...but after a few trys BAMMMM...DEAD CENTER...and the remote speeds through changes effortlessly like it was in the same room...so i think its more important to be dead on with the sticky eye on your equipment most...hope this helps...its WELL WORTH THE MONEY AND IS EVEN CHEAPER ON AMAZON...take care you all..
I love these ceiling speakers. I bought two pairs they look and sound great. I highly recomend them and the instlation was very easy.
Sounds better than legit speakers!!!!! They're amazing!!! Sounds better than our flatscreen LED's speakers, and super loud without any distortion at all. We just use this instead of our own tv's speakers. It's that good.
I looked around and found a desktop lcd mount for $40, but this one looked so much nicer. I saw that it was rated for 18lbs, but designed for 20" monitors. I bought one, now I am going to buy another for the other Samsung monitor I am using in a dual monitor system for my Dell i7 Studio XPS system. Its very sturdy and I can easily rotate it for either landscape and portrait monitor modes. It comes with its own tools and was relatively easy to setup. It works great with 24" Samsung SyncMaster 2443bwx (15 lbs), which came with a non-adjustable stand. Highly reccommended. [...]
I'd buy this again. The cartridge has printed well over a thousand pages with no problems.
I was pretty scared that I would not recieve it because it was my first buy online and everything, but I recieved a day sooner than expected! I am so thrilled on how awesome this thing is! This fit my iPod perfectly and I cant seem to find anything wrong with it. Worth every penny!
This stand is not the smallest, but the size is acceptable for portability. My unit came with the 1/4" bolt on the top (that had a plastic protector on the threads) messed up. I had to use a die to clean up the end threads before any of my flash or umbrella holders would screw into it. It was easier to fix it than return it, so now it's working just great! The stand is very solid and has a nice high extension capability. I like it.
The skin is easy to install. Comes with a screen protector. Looks good. Offers serious impact protection. Was free after rebate. Doesn't get any better than that.
Based off of the package specs online, the Mylo looks quite promising as wifi enabled mobile solution for the instant messaging / VoIP generation... That is if you ignore the hefty $350 pricetag. I would not have taken the cons for this device as seriously had the price been in the $150-225 range.So what does $350 get you?You get a bean shaped gadget capable of connecting to various types of wifi networks, instant messaging (Yahoo, Google Talk, & Skype), VoIP (Skype), movies, music, pictures, and a semi-impressive browser.What $350 doesn't get you is a device that you can use when the lights go out. An instant messaging device with one of the poorest keyboard designs I have ever used. Sony slapped a pulsing light on the side of the device which constantly glows when connected to a wifi network. Why the hell wasn't a backlit keyboard included? As soon as the lights go out, your device looses much of its value.Hold off from purchasing this device until Sony implements an acceptable keyboard AND decides to support the larger AIM / AOL network.
Function and Performance wise, this mouse is hard to beat. I just popped in the battery and plugged in the USB receiver and it started working immediately. The battery switches off when you put the USB receiver back in the base of the mouse. The fact that your receiver plugs back into the mouse, is very convenient to carry the mouse around.Look and Feel - The mouse looks good and is solidly constructed for a notebook mouse. The only inconvenience (not specific to this mouse, but others in this category) is their size. I have a Logitech desktop wireless mouse and keyboard and it is so much more comfortable to use. The smaller mouse are not as heavy and therefore not as comfortable to use. (comparatively only).If you want a small notebook mouse, this is the one to go for.If you normally work in one place, go for the full-size wireless mouse. (Where the usb receiver / charger is always sitting on your desk)
This was given to our daughter as a gift and worked fine for the first month or so. Not even six months after its first use, the audio skips like crazy near the middle to the end of a disc.If you must purchase this model, don't forget to purchase any protection plan that is available. Chances are you will be using it!
Bought 1 and after I received it, bought another. Bought 2 shades in the wine sturbridge for the lamps. Looks great on either side of my sofa. The company is great to do business with. Have bought other items from them and will continue to buy from them. Thank you for your prompt shipping.
I have had this lens for some time and find it to be quite a bit of fun. It is a quirky world view giving you 180 angle of view and full circle image on full frame sensors (Your feet will be in many photos!). It is super close-focusing (you can nearly touch the subject with the front element!), and VERY sharp. Of course there is a lot of distortion (it is supposed to be there!) and you must edit all images. I would love to find a Photoshop action to automate this process as it does discourage my use of it somewhat. The lens itself is QUITE small, but solidly built as are most Sigma "EX" lenses. I often throw this lens into the bag on any outing as it can provide some creative outlet not possible with other lenses, and get me to think outside the box. My only niggle with the lens (and if I could I would rate it 4.5) is that is not internal focusing and I am always surprised to feel the front element spinning when focusing. The lens is TINY so a bit of bulk for an IF design would not hurt its usability much. Highly recommended.
Only buy this pencil sharpener if you want to replace it each year. The sharpener worked very well until the end of the school year and then the blades became dull and would not sharpen the pencils. Hunt Company replaced the blades under warranty. Now that the warranty has expired, they refuse to replace the blades and won't sell the blade replacements. What a shame that electric pencil sharpeners are supposed to be disposable!
I bought this when my old RCA jack died after about 7 years-- this one seems to be doing the job just fine! I like that I had to "program" the transmitter to work with the receiver- a feature not on the old jack. This makes it so no one can steal the signal, or if you have multiple phone lines you could use multiple wireless jacks in the same environment.
I won't boar you with the details of the week I spent in Sony Customer Service hell. Suffice it to say the drive was defective right out of the box, the documentation says it is Windows 2000 compliant (it isn't) and Sony offers no software update which is W2K compatible, only that they apologize for the mis-representation. Add to this their only remedy for the defective drive is to repair it in 20 to 30 days. So, I end up with a rebuilt drive (they specificaly said NO NEW replacements) after paying for a new one that does not meet the requirements of my operating system. Good Luck.
I did lots of online research before I selected the Canon. I looked at the "all in ones" but discovered that most could not do slides. So I focused on a single purpose scanner that could handle slides, which the 4200 can with no accessories to purchase. I was replacing an Epson which had given up the gbost.The scanner came with photo printing software that I really didn't need and only confused me. At first I tried to figure out how to scan with it and then dicovered all I needed to do was push the buttons on the scanner and my scanning began.
I got this one month ago and I haven't had enough long time to review it.
I have a 19&quot; LCD Dell 1900FP monitor. I could not choose any better resolution level than 640x480! Beware, Xwindows crashed on the first load my Redhat 9 box. (despite editing the XF86Config file and choosing a generic monitor). It seems as that display output is not interpreted correctly by linux. I am assuming this unit works fine under Windows. I even tried my RH9 install CD's using the graphical installer and the text and images were off the screen. I eventually got the display, mouse and keyboard all working at 640x480. So unless you like HUGE images, stay away.Overalll, I am not very impressed.
As a casual user, I find the Rio Carbon is too complicated. The documentation is poor and the e-mail support is worse. Loading tracks is no problem, but setting up a playlist is. I exchanged at least a half dozen e-mails with tech support and each answer was from a different technician but with similar suggestions. Apparently they don't read the previous traffic, and they certainly don't want to answer specific questions. Finally, after almost an hour on the phone with a technician I was told I needed to upgrade my Windows Media Play to version 10. That hasn't helped at all. The only solution so far is to Play All and fast forward to the desired starting point, and in the process I've learned that the battery life is less than 10 hours, or half the advertised life. All in all this device does not live up to the hype and is not practical for the average user.
this gps is on point. for every turn or intersection. i was amazed when the gps found local points of interest such as diners, schools, gas stations and etc. you dont expect a gps for this price to be as accurate as the 500 dollar ones. my only complaint is i could use a bigger one.
Like many reviewers have already pointed out, the headphones have terrific sound quality, but they are too tight around the head/ears. I guess I have a big head too. Sennheiser could have made them a little more flexible. If you wear them for more than an hour your ears start hurting. Add to that if you wear glasses...!!
The P10W works well on audio OR line output but not both. Factory techs could not help. If you want to use the line output to a personal hearing device IT will work but NOT the audio from the front speaker.
no speed test this time because it seems very fast in the 14MP camera it lives in, and has not given me any problems in 4 months
I have had no problems with this unit so far. This is my first webcam, and I am happy with it so far. Easy to install, great picture, easy compatibility with XP, what's not to like? I recommend this for anyone wanting to stay in touch, and for the price, this webcam is hard to beat.
This item has been delayed for shipment for 2 1/2 months. Still working on a way to cancel this part of the order.
I purchased a pair of Sennheiser CX300 earbuds for my Cowon D2 mp3 player, and I'm very happy with them. The sound quality from these earbuds is fantastic, especially for the low price. They block out noise very well, and have excellent bass if you insert them correctly.The downsides are that it has a very short cord, in my opinion. If I put my mp3 player in my pocket while listening to music, the cord was stretched almost to the limit. I'm not even that tall, just 5'7". The other downside is that the noise from the cord rubbing against itself is extremely loud and annoying when you're in a quiet environment. I don't notice it when I'm out and about, but if I'm studying it's a real distraction. Wearing the right bud behind my neck instead of in front minimalizes the rubbing to bearable levels.These earbuds offer excellent sound quality for such a low price. The short cord and cord rubbing noises are annoying, but not dealbreakers. Just be aware of those shortcomings.
Tried to cancel the order via email, but got no response. Product is sitting here still unopened because I didn't need it. It did come promptly, and it is probably nice.
Abacus 24/7 did not ship the product they were advertising. The splitter is described as gold plated and pictured with the two outputs in a block configuration. What they shipped was a cheap knockoff, nothing resembling the splitter pictured. I expressed my dissatisfaction to the supplier's customer service who felt the appropriate solution to their rip-off was giving a 68 cent refund. I have since ordered this same item from another supplier and received exactly the splitter that was listed. This is an excellent item when received from an honest supplier. No more of my business for Abacus 24/7. Be aware of not only what you buy but where you buy it.
i would recommend this camera to anyone whos little ones love to take pictures. My 5 year old loves it. He figured out how to make funny pictures with in one day. He loves that it is his and he can take as many pictures as he wants to.
The alarm does not work so well on my baby. It failed to go off in many cases even when he has moved from sleeping position to sitting position.Everything else is good. The infrared night light is a nice feature, but I guess it's standard feature in any baby monitor. It pans left and right but it does not tilt up and down. So I have to wall-mount it at an angle.
I bought this case when I bought my iPhone less than three months ago. I was walking thru my house and the case hit the floor. The glue that holds the clip to the case separated. Luckily my phone didn't break. DLO won't replace this case. They have no warranty. Buyer beware this is a cheap case and not worth the money.
I was plesantly surprised that the GT1 G-Timer was as accurate as dragstrip timers. My "local" dragstrip is 104 miles away so I will save enough $$$$$ on gas to pay for it over time. I also plan on renting it out to other car guys I know around town who are always tinkering with their cars and want to measure their gains. I usually do three runs and take the average. Except for two aborted runs because of excessive tire spin out of about 15 passed the GT1 is consistently within a tenth of a second and 1 MPH. You will also get more accurate times using the same launch techniques each time and testing in consistant weather conditions. I prefer 70's with relatively low humidity. You can get your weather conditions, elevation and pressure info from weather related websites. A car will always run better in favorable conditions. The GT1 can't be beat for the price and the features are very easy to use. Just watch out for cops. Triple digit speeds doesn't help to make friends in the law enforcement community. I highly recommend this product.
If your looking for hdtv for the price this is the one to buy. My wife and I looked at 6 or seven different models,picture wise and clarity and color looked just as good or some what equal to a plasma tv.
I have used Sony (never again) and Canon digital cameras for the last several years and it was time to replace my P/S Canon. I chose the Fuji F30 because of it's size, battery life and high ISO capabilities.I have been very pleased with the results once I learned how to use the camera. In my opinion, the camera should never be used in fully automatic mode - the results from that mode do not do the camera justice. I have found using the manual mode so I can control the ISO setting makes a huge differenece in my results. Most photos up to ISO 800 are excellent and I have some very good results with ISO 1600 pictures. Pictures taken at ISO 3200 are going to have noise (or loss of detail with noise reduction), but I am amazed at some of the shots that I can take that would just be a black screen on the Canon or the Sony.The Fuji F30 is easy for me to navigate and learn. The startup and shutdown times are very fast and the pictures have very good color reproduction. The battery life is even better then I had expected. On my latest charge I have taken over 300 pictures and about 10 minutes worth of video and it still does not need to be recharged yet. The LCD is big and bright - wish I had this on the other camera I purchased (Canon S3 IS) and I really like the movies I have able to taken so far (no zoom available when recording).I do not use the software that comes with the Fuji for anything more than downloaded my pictures to my PC -- I have other photo editing software -- so I do not have any insight on what is provided out of the box.Take the time to understand how the camera works and you can achieve great results with little effort.As a side note, I am using an Olympus 1GB xD Type H card with the camera and it works great.
These toner cartridges , I bought two, are great and the price is just perfect. They seem to last a long time and the quality of the print is very satisfactory, thanks.
In case you havent read the other reviews,these radios DO NOT have ANY NOAA channels. I just purchased these at a pawn shop for *cheap* and they work great. They are worth the price listed here. I do not have an FCC license (~yet~) but still use GMRS and wow can I tell the difference from the countless FRS radios I own. For starters, as with any new technology, there a significantly smaller number of users of GMRS as compared to FRS,thus making a drastically reduced crowdedness. I get great reception and love this product.
The plastic "frame" that holds the deck is very thin. When I received the item in the mail, it wasn't exactly shipped in the most durable package. However, there weren't any visible signs of damage. When I took the dash kit and my radio to the installation place, the tech informed me that one of the sides had cracked. There were signs of stress all along the inside of the plastic housing. I'm aware that this could have happened in shipping, regardless though the construction seemed very flimsy.
I tried the iriver and my cigarette lighter is so low on the console that I couldn't read it. This one lights up when connected. This finds the channels for you and you just tune in rather than having to try channels up and down the spectrum and setting the unit to the channel. It is easier to read, easier to use, and has good sound quality.
This is a great product if you are just looking to raise your laptop up a little off your desk and get some air flowing under it. It's really lightweight, simple and stable which is nice if you are going to move it around a lot and it allows you to type in a more comfortable position. It's a little bit wider in the back than my MacBook, but the rubbery strip will keep it in place as long as you make sure the laptop's rubber pads are on it. You can't really just place the laptop on and go though, you need to line it up, but that just takes a second. I've used it on my lap a couple times, but it was a little weird. It noticeably cooled the laptop off, my legs didn't heat up and it wasn't uncomfortable, it was just strange trying to line it up on my lap. I guess it's not a big deal though but if you are mostly looking for something to use on your lap, I'd probably try to find something different - maybe something flat.
I have owned this camera for about 8 months and like it a lot, but it doesn't quite fit my needs.It produces high-quality pictures, has good battery life (I only use the LCD screen for macro shots). But, you need a 128 MB memory card if you plan to take many pictures while away from your laptop or computer for downloads. The USB port is quick and I can download the pictures directly from the camera to my laptop without using much battery power.I had an Olympus D360 3x zoom before (a 1.3 megapixel CCD) and was very happy with the quality of the exposures and pictures it took without much fuss. Taking good pictures with this camera is more difficult, probably because it is much more complex and has much greater resolution. When exposure and focus is right, the camera takes great pictures but it is not as automatic as my old Olympus.I travel a lot internationally and use the camera to document my work and to send pictures home via email. The C-4040 is overkill for this. It is bulkier and the pictures, while much higher resolution, are also much bigger. So, I have used lower resolution and higher compression to have pictures that are fine in reports and, with more compression in Photoshop, are small enough to send via email. So, why carry this larger, high-resolution camera?I read some complaints about the lens cap and turning the camera on with the cap on. The camera lens extension mechanism does not jam, it just won't turn the camera on. I have done this a couple of times, just turn the camera off, take the lens cap off, and turn it on again. Works fine. No lasting effects from forgetfulness, just as you would want and expect. I like the lens cap, it ties to the camera with a sturdy cord so I have never lost it. Keeps the lens clean even in dirty conditions of driving around construction sites.The issues: More complexity, bulkier camera, big files, and a substantial parallex problem in some shots (things look barrelled or not square, especially at the edges of close-up shots). Even though the lens faster, that hasn't helped me take better pictures inside. Exposures need to be set carefully at lower light settings and I am just not used to it.If you are looking for an easy to use,easy to carry, almost automatic camera, look elsewhere. If you are looking for high quality pictures and high resolution and have the experience and time to get good exposures and good focus (I have trouble getting good focus in macro mode), this is an excellent camera.I plan to keep it to use in more demanding photographic situations but will buy a lower resolution and smaller camera for my travels.
Recorded on some of these and they are doing just what I wanted them to do. The recordings are great.
Pros: Smooth Scrolling, replaceable rechargeable battery with changing dock, bluetooth receiver is included, build quality is excellent.Cons: Pointer speed is fast you need to adjust the settings, expensive, older laser technology.Conclusion: You can finder a cheaper mouse with new bluetrack technology that works on virtually any surface with longer battery life.
bought 4 of these cables...great price!! they work wonderfully and have come in handy over the holiday season since we have gotten so many new electrical gadgets!
this cables are premium quality fiber optical cables I compare them to the monster series 800 at a fraction of the cost .
A very good deal. For a few dollors more, you can get a top quality lens, some filters, lens kit and screen protection films. As with all Sigma lens, the picture quality is excellent. I agree with other reviews that at 300 mm, it is difficult not to get some blur, but not impossible. It comes down to shutter speed. A higher ISO setting tends to help and naturally a monopod or tripod is best. All in all, for the money, I have no complaints and if anything goes wrong, I have a 6 year warranty.
Haven't had them long enough to vouch either way for the problems some people claim with the bridge cracking, but I could definitely see how that might happen. I purchased them for professional applications that override my crushing personal vanity which is good because as someone with a "large-gauge" head, that bridge looks like it's stretched about to the limit. Not that my head is THAT fat, more it's that the nice curve you can see pictured is the bridge's arc when holding the cups directly against each other. When you put them on ANYthing, you look like a Cyberman from an old Doctor WhoDoctor Who Cyberman Voice Changer HelmetOn the other side, the strong pinch these things have helps with the GREAT noise attenuation they also exhibit. Really phenomenal, especially for some that costs $100 bucks. They also sound phenomenal for the money. Are they the best thing ever? Nah. But for the money they're pretty cool (if not aesthetically). Again, haven't had them long enough to vouch for reliability over time, but they've got a lot going for them.UPDATE: July 30 2012 (Some 4 years later)I'm pretty rough-and-tumble with my gear and these are still holding up great. No bridge cracking, no foam flaking, no loose connections in the wiring. They sound great.
Great price and great sound! You won't worry about losing these head phones at such a great price but you wont want to as they sound great. I have a pair of ear buds that cost 10 times these that sound great and I did not want to lose or destroy them at gym by accident. So I got these ear buds expecting them to not sound as good but they sound great and are comfortable. A must get for travel, the gym or daily use. No need to spend more money these work great.
Bought this to replace an old flat bed scanner that took an eon to scan one page -- what a difference!! Easy to use, great quality, arrived really fast. Would thoroughly recommend it.
Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote ControlOutstanding remote and usher friendly. One button touch and everything appears right before your eyes. Anyone who can read can greatly benefit from the use of this remote. I would rate this remote a five Star.
I thought a lot between 430EX II & 530EX II. I mostly buy the latest and best product available. So my prefer choice was 530EX II. But I was not ready to spend $370 for a flash especially when I am not a professional and don't earn money taking pictures. Also I do not need any wireless flash firing at this point.Though I am serious about photography and would like to become professional some day but not right now and considering my current need I decided to buy 430 to save some $$ and weight over my camera (there is significant wt different bt 430 and 530). I am very satisfied with my decision.
I bought this for the sake of using one cable box for 2 different TVs. I use the remote in both rooms and I was skeptical about this remote radio reciever unit. Especially about the battery life and quality but it has been great so far...Knock on wood.I hope the battery life continues to be good.
Item certainly works as intended. I can't believe i paid $40 for this. You can find them now for dollars. LoL. I always try using Sandisk cards because i've never had any problems with them. I've never had any data erase on accident.
PROS:LARGE METERS,RECORDER FADES OUT IF THE CD YOU'RE RECORDING RUNS OUT OF TIME INSTEAD OF JARRING HALT!(when making mix cd's i'll program my sony changer to run over 80 minutes, the last song a "FILLER". i use a dbx compander to even out the song volumes, push play on the changer and record on the pioneer at the same time, walk away and i'll have a nicely recorded cd with a pro fade later).with the remote you can manually fade in or out a recording, fade time adjustable from 1 to 10 seconds.CONS:when finalizing sometimes the machine will stick. i took in to best buy for repair but no luck.the manual says"IF IT HAS'NT FINALIZED WITHIN 10 minutes YOU CAN ABORT BY PRESSING STOP".i just turn power off then back on and I HAVE A FINALIZED DISC! i don't wait ten minutes! i do it as soon as as the machine acts up. I'VE HAD NOOOOOOO PROBLEM WITH THESE DISC. they pLAy in my car on other cd players. the TOC is there! I HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE WHO GOT TIRED OF ABORTING DISC AND JUST USES THIS AS A PLAYER.............these are some of my fav features, there are many more!
It's a must have!! if you like macro photography your gonna love this one, at the beginning it's hard to get a good focus but after a few shots you find the way to do it, this one is definitely a lens that i carry with me all the time.
These headphone are for you heavy bass lovers it has amazing bass, booming in your ear i love it but i do admit the volume of your music is noticeably diminished. Other than that i think for $35 dollars its a great buy for those looking for a pair of headphones that can put out that club style bass this is what your looking for.
Check the Power Connectors in your device, this drive has no "Legacy Power Connector" (Western Digital's Term) on it. You can buy an adapter cable for less than $1.00 for power - but you chould check before ordering this disk.You should also know that this disk does not include any "SATA" cable either.
As other reviewers note, great little cordless headset. As with others, we experienced significant interference between the phone and our wireless router (home office), to the point of making the phone unusable in many situations.Replacing with a model at something other than 2.4 GHz - should have considered this conflict prior to purchasing an otherwise useful device.
I'm not sure if I just got a bad one or what. It worked when I plugged it into my PC, and I was able to put files on it. Then I plugged it into my laptop and it kept saying it couldn't find the drivers. I thought maybe it wasn't getting enough power from the laptop USB port, so I plugged it back into the PC and got the same result, even though it had worked on the PC once before. The drivers are on the hard drive, but in trying to fix it, I went to the manufacturer website looking for drivers and couldn't find any. I posted in the forums there, too, but still no one could help me. Their best suggestion was a power issue, too (but why would it work and then not work on the same computer?)I returned it to Amazon, and they gave me a quick refund, even though they had not received my package yet. They must have been able to track it to know that I had sent it, but after they didn't receive it for a while, they gave me a refund anyway, which was great.
I have two of these cable adapter units. One for my office and one for my truck. Don't leave home without it as you will inevitably run into a situation where you need it to fix one of your customer's computers.Very handy and universal. I like this better than any other quick adapter I've used. Only once has it not worked with a hard drive. But that was a bizarre situation with a low RPM hard drive. I had to find a special PC to make data recovery with that hard drive work.Excellent product.
I Received great service and the shipment was sent quickly. Product had a great price and it was exactly what I needed.
Billingham 106 (aka press top) is a great multi-fuctional camera bag.I thought this bag worth every penny for its great design and color.Yet, that was not what this bag is all about...the size works just perfect for me. I usually carry my EOS 5D mark III mounted with EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens and additional EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens.sometimes I use this bag for my EOS 5D mk III mounted with 50mm f/1.2L USM lens and additional EF70-200mm f.2.8L USM lens. actually, you can also put your strobe on top of the camera and still be able to close and seal the bag!!! (the bag still has the normal rectangular shape and looks just great!)Durability might be another reason to choose 106.the material and every stitch line are perfectly well made.Yet, just like all the other products, the 106 has some down side as well.firstly, the bag is HEAVY!! (without all those crazy heavy chunks of metal and glass, it is still heavy)also, it takes some time to get your gear out because you have to follow the important procedures below.1. you open the grabbing part2. then pull those two buckles out of the pin to unlock them3. then pull those belts out of the square ring to unleash them4. then open the top lid5. then open the zipper under the lid6. then spread out the carbon fibered flexible covers (no biggie)7. then finally grab your gear and take them out!!! YAY!!!!of course you can leave it open and skip some procedures for your own good!other than that, the 106 is my favorite camera bag.* Pros:Great Design and colorSufficient Space to carry your valuable gearsGreat DurabilityGreat weather proof design (every zipper and button are covered with lid)* Cons:HeavyComplex opening proceduresHope this helps.
This case does the job and it's very cheap. i'm very satisfied. this is great if you want a case to protect your laptop from getting scratched up while moving around in your carry on bag or protect it from accidents like water or food spilling on it when it's lying on the table.
Sounds like this system might have been alright, but it's hard to tell a good stereo when you only hear out of one of the channels. The other satellite speaker is completely dead, right out of the box.
This product is exactly what a person would expect. This comes with everything needed to mount the bracket to the wall in several ways. The instructions are quite clear, and the end product mounts seamlessly to the wall. Once mounted too make adjustments, only one screw needs to be loosened to make the adjustment and then tightened with the speaker in the new position. As a product is delivers, but I still feel the price is high.
The battery pops right in and out, and the charge seems to last. No problems with it.
I really am enjoying these speakers,they have enough sound reproduction for my living room. later on i will go up into the higher end polk floorstanding speakers.but right now they are doing the job to suit my needs.
First, I will admit my bias. I love this camera. Period. It is chocked full of features, such as a multiple exposure option, that many more expensive cameras don't offer.My only complaint is that certain bits on the camera body feel cheap.I really wish Minolta had made the camera feel more susbstantial. Better quality materails and the like would have made this camera a 5-star in my book. I personally would have preferred a machined or stamped aluminium case. I have a Braun electric razor that has a stamped aluminium case, and it cost considerably less than this camera. My point? That little detail, the better quality materails, makes the razor feel like a top-quality item.Let's face it, the HTsi is not a $5,000 camera, but it is a rather good one. If I had it to do over, I would buy it again.
My product was defective, as I experienced a very static filled connection. I needed to "fiddle" with the connection considerably to obtain any signal, and any movement to my iPod would disrupt the connection, causing static and sound dropout. The product itself seems very flimsy, as the cable is extremely thin. The product just seemed low quality as soon as I opened it.You're playing with fire if you order this. Spend a little more on a better quality product. I obtained a full refund.
The clip was messed up, but I was able to change it out with the one on my old, non working fan.
Simple and easiest to use of T Shirt programs. Don't be put off by the low prices. Simply Magazine, with their Simply Media brands, have lots of craft products like this, with all of them on Amazon I think.Mary
I bought this D80 Nikon in Feb. 2009, it is now June 2012 and I have used the camera for over 3 yrs. with no problems, it takes great photographs, has many features on the camera. Easy to use, instruction book is fairly easy to understand. The built in flash is adequate for most all my use, although I bought an add on flash I rarely use it. I would advise saving your money and relying on the built in flash. Camera will take most any memory cards, 4gig, 8gig, 16gig, etc, with no problems. The battery charger works great, I recommend having two batteries, a backup battery you keep charged as a backup when you go on a shoot, and extra memory cards.The camera is well built, reliable, and reminds me of the nice old film Nikons of days of yore.
This is a nice pack to fit just about any ear. Equal in quality to the original Plantronics issues, however, these are much less expensive. A+ all around.
This step up ring is sturdy and does the job perfectly. It isn't flimsy and it does not bind to either the lens or the filter. It's wonderful not having to purchase a filter for every size lens that you own.
I had been a restless audiophile, upgrading components, buying new interconnect and speaker cables, changing to Martin-Logan electostatic speakers, generally looking for a more satisfying listening experience.After buying a new JD 801 amplifier in 2000, the hunt for better equipment came to an end because this is a very musically satisfying amplifier. The soundstage is broad and deep, the bass is tight, controlled, and has good extension, the mid-range is liquid, and the highs a little bit rolled off. This amplifier has an excellent sense of rhythm - the music just flows. Vocals are very natural, giving the sense that the singer is in the living room. The tone and timbre of musical instruments - guitar, piano, bass, strings - are like the real thing.Having experienced tubes, there's no going back to solid state equipment. The emotion and soul of the music comes through. The combination of tubes and electrostatic speakers is magical, grabs your attention, and pulls you in.There is more expensive gear from vendors such as VTL, VAC, and others that delivers sonic improvements over the JD 801. What's not clear, though, is that the music and overall listening experience would be more satisfying. It's about the music, not the audio equipment at this point.
We've used our GO 700, Gabby, extensively for about 12 months traveling throughout the upper midwest not only for finding backroad routes but motels and restaurants as well. We even hauled her to Washington, DC to help us navigate the labyrinth of roads to find the stuff we wanted to see. It's exceedingly easy to use and the features on their PC software, TomTom Home, make it a simple task to maintain currency of software, maps, POIs, etc. It even includes a feature to backup and restore your GO! And operate your GO from your PC!Our GO 700 broke today and I called TomTom Customer Service. I has already done the diagnostics prescribed on their website and getting an RMA number and instructions to facilitate an exchange took less than 30 minutes and both calls were people answered by the third ring. Based on other comments here, I think TomTom has dramatically improved their customer support.The BlueTooth technology is way cool! Say Gabby finds a motel we want to stay at for the night. She displays the address and phone number and will even place the call from our cell phone if we want her to!Even with maintaining software currency, Gabby has her quirks. For instance, you pull into a town and are jonesin' for Subway. Unless its nearby, Gabby won't find it. There's no facility I've found for keying in a particular restaurant. We were entitled to one map update after buying Gabby and it'd be nice if they included a one year map subscription update given how quickly things change and the lead time that must be required to get it on the Gabby map.
These highly comfortable headphones have excellent sound, with no distortion. The offer excellent bass reproduction, and the surround sound experience is captured well by these headphones.
i disagree with all the negagtive comments twords the lexar's line of lightning flash drives.i keep mine attached to a messanger bag at all times, i toss it around all the time and never have i had mine get distroyed. if you treat your electronics with alittle bit of care (when pluging into the computer and taking out), keeping this flash drive in one piece should be fine.its extremely fast to put music on, almost as soon as you drag a single file will it be on the flash drive. Its also alot nicer looking than most flash drives that are out right now for the price. and all the applications they make for usb drives work amazing on it.
bright & crisp picture quality, greate design, good quality sound, good contrast ratio, 3lcd technology gives true colors, easy to select inputs, 4 comonent, 4 composite, 1 hdmi gives more flexibility to have more devices. sd photo card reader is excellent, pc input gives more flexibility to connet your computer. hdtv inbuild tuner, cablecard ready what not, it has everythin you need with great price, this product canbe compared with the most expensive tv's, this tv can sit any place in your home, you can watch the tv in any lighting conditions. i am really liking this tv since last one week, i recommend this tv. only thing i did not like is Stand, it is simply $599.
I recently have had health problems that dictate I not use a computer a whole lot because of monitor refresh rates. It was important to me that I still be in touch with business and friend contacts during my treatment and recovery time. The Earthlink Mailstation 150 has worked out great! It is very easy to learn, setup, and use. I had it completely mastered in a snap. If you're just looking for a simple way to send and receive email - You WILL love this product. I have experienced no problems and even tested out Tech Support before writing this review. Not only were they fast but they thanked me for giving them a test run for review purposes. When was the last time you had that happen?
I would've given this 4 Stars but there was a slight mishap with the software, so features like the Control Privacy Shade and Video Effects don't work. I re-installed the package but that didn't help. Luckily they aren't features i care much about so no harm done, but nevertheless it gets one less star.Overall it's what you might expect; your basic webcam package which does what it was designed to do. If you're after a top notch webcam I'd suggest getting one of the more pricey models.A down side to it is if you are in a low-lit room & have to select the Low Light Boost you will get a reduced frame rate which gives the impression of a time delay of around 1-2 seconds. But really it's nothing major unless you are after supreme picture quality (which by the way with this model, and others that I've seen, the picture is a little grainy but far from bad).The 1.3 MP picture taking feature is pretty good. It takes better pics than my digital camera! (then again my digicam is fairly old as far as digicams go).I haven't really tried out the built-in mic feature properly but again you get what you pay for, I kind of had to talk in a raised voice for it to be picked up properly. But i'm sure with some proper tinkering that could be fixed.Overall the price is good for what it is but for those wanting supreme quality, top of the range webcams would be better for you.
The router was GREAT new. Loved it. It did not last one year, starting to drop every few hours, then every few minutes. Seems like a very common problem.
I bought this camera to replace a film type Stealth that I had used to watch a watering hole on my property and find that although the pictures are very good (sharp and clear) the delay befroe shooting the picture is unaceptable. I have many pictures of the tails of animals that are leaving the area. The battery life is overstated as I have used two batteries in one month and only taken 45 pictures. If you intend to put this camera on the trail you might want to connect it to a golf cart battery in order to have it last for any length of time.
The build quality is the best I've seen for a toslink cable and it sounds better than the monoprice cables I had before.
good product 100% recommended. I liked. everything perfect.that the product was in good condociones.all right.recommended to all my colleagues
Weather or not I use this sevice plan is irrelevant, but the fact that it was offered to me and i bought it JUST IN CASE of any problems is the best thing. I've learned my lesson with not having some kind of "insurance" on a valuable product. it is necessary as piece of mind for any investment.
I can see this case being a good purchase if you weren't planning on moving too much with it. I had it for about a week and the first trip that I took it on there were corners of my Mac bent in and obvious frame damage. And it was even in my backpack. It won't even protect from most minor bumps it seems. If you're looking for a good protector, this is not it. Look elsewhere. But a decent around the house case I guess.
I am extremely pleased with this Fuji camera. I have always been a fan of Fuji digital cameras, but my older one was a bit too big. I was looking for something small that could go anywhere easily without needed a big case. Also, I wanted to not pay the Sony Cybershot price. This camera does exactly what I wanted; it is small enough to fit in a tiny purse or shirt pocket even. And it has great resolution and zoom--who needs any more than 4mp anyway?? Plus I no longer need to worry about charging rechargeable batteries all the time, now I can use them for my remote controls! The cradle that the camera comes with is great, and the camera holds a charge for longer than I have needed to use it so far. It was a great purchase--I can say that I have no buyer's remorse with this purchase.
For some reason, I had a hard time getting my netgear router set up - it would help a lot if the troubleshooter manual came in print - the little dinky pamphlet doesn't tell enough, so I had to scroll through the voluminous pdf file and finally found a small bit o' information hidden in there that made me realize that I needed to reset the router. Only after that was I able to get the thing to work.Ironically I was able to access other wifi networks with no problem.But now that its working I would hope that it would be worth the trouble.
I love this camera. No more point and shoot. You can do some much more by being able to control shutter speed and aperture and yield awesome results. My professor advised me to get this entry level camera before I explore some of the bigger dogs.
I inherited an older desktop PC that had underpowered USB 2 ports that couldn't run my external hard drives. Problem now solved--I love this thing. The PC has lots of memory and hard drive space and a good operating system so I wanted to use it as a stationary backup for various things, including my music that was taking up way too much space on my primary PC. I was disappointed to find that the USB ports didn't have the power to run my WD My Passport drives, which made transfer of data a problem. The PC had plenty of ports and they worked fine for my thumb drives and such, but not things that needed more power. Upon inquiry at my local computer store, I learned that this adapter had its own power supply, which took care of the power problem with the ports.The price is right and installation is as easy as plugging it into a USB 2 port with cable provided and then plugging the included power adapter into it and into a power strip or wall outlet. The little unit has 'skid proof' feet on the bottom, which keep it from sliding all over the desk and a light to indicate it's operational as well as lights indicating what ports are being actively used. I plugged an external drive into one of its ports and the drive now works beautifully. All my music is transferred and I'm even contemplating moving some other functions to that computer to clear my main workspace. Well worth the price to get additional use from this extra PC for some time to come.
These boxes are well constructed and sturdy. I love that you can get different sizes. The price is fairly reasonable too. You can use these during a photo shoot to help place your subjects at different heights. You can also use them for seating during a shoot. I even used one to help me get some height for taking a shot at a different angle.
I bought these speakers as a replacement for my factory speakers in my 98' Jeep Grand Cherokee. The reviews from this site and the price point were big deciding factors as to why I pick this particular brand and model. After I installed the speakers and started using them, they initially sounded good, very good particularly in the mid to upper sound range. Maybe a little too bright, but with a few adjustment of the EQ made them just right. Not much bass, but this is to be expected with a speaker of this size. It didn't take long for one of the speaker to develop a nasty rattle. Whenever bass is sent to that speaker it rattles terribly. The rating of 360watts of power handling is WAY overstated. I had the speakers hooked up to a few year old Pioneer head unit and it started coming apart.So I looked at sending it back to Pyle for warranty replacement and they require that you pay $15 for return shipping. Since that is more than half of the current price per speaker, looks like I'm stuck with a busted speaker.Positive:-Price-Mid and Upper sound reproductionNegative:-Construction-Bass reproduction-Worthless warranty
The product is great. It is made very well. Just remember that it does not come with a fuse. You have to supply your own fuse. The picture is misleading .
This is a great tool to have around your camera at all times.. Im very pleased with the way it is compact and easy to use and get the lens clean fast.. a must have for anyone.
OK, I'm actually 18, I just didn't feel like registring.I first used Pinnacle software late last year, in my college's TV studio editing lab. The PCs there have Pinnacle Studio 8 and Pinnacle Liquid Edition 6 (now Avid Liquid 7). The Studio software worked really fine. I am sure it was because they had new computers. My computer was newer, and I needed a new capture device to replace my old Dazzle Digital Video Creator, which could only capture in MPEG-1 format. So I got the Pinnacle Systems' Studio Moviebox Plus, which included this software (version 10.6), the USB video-capture device, a high-quality microphone and a greenscreen. Once I installed the software, before running it, I added the 10.7 patch to it. Maybe it's the patch, but on my computer, Studio Plus 10.7 is actually quite stable! I probably only had a couple of crashes, and this was over the course of the time I got the product. So I guess Pinnacle's actually improving! The software is semi-advanced, with two video tracks that allow Picture-in-Picture and chroma-key effects, as well as a bunch of cool special effects that Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 doesn't have (fact is, Premiere Elements DOES have chroma-key and PiP techniques, 99 video and audio tracks, and is even better than Studio Plus!) The capture device also does great work. It can capture analog video with both Studio Plus and Windows Movie Maker, but not Premiere Elements (which only captures using the DV port on it). I'm sure it can also capture with the Nero and Roxio media software I have, too. I've successfully created quite a few videos on this software, and they came out great. I used to use a Canon ES-75 Hi-8 video camera (I still have it) for recording video, and it worked out really well with the Studio Moviebox Plus device. Now I have a Canon ZR800 MiniDV camera, and the results look even better and I'm able to capture into Premiere Elements now, too. The microphone that also came in the package is very cool. It is much better than the cheap microphone I used to use (I think it came with my computer, but I am not sure.) The audio quality is a big improvement in recording, I must say, including when using it with my MiniDV camera's mic jack. The green-screen is also pretty neat, as I have experimented with that a bit. So if you plan on getting this, you should have a fairly-recent (post-2004 computer) with Pentinum 4 and a gigabyte of RAM, and also download the 10.7 patch. You will probably have better results.
Works as described and the option to screw it into the outlet is great. Only issue is when cords are plugged into the unit you can't get a dresser or tv stand as close to the wall as you might like. For that reason a power strip surge protector may be the better option.
While you will always find great deals on 6ft cables like this at a cheaper price, if you need something a little longer you'll have to pay a little more. This cable was long enough for what I needed and the cost seems fair.
Easy to use. Use sparingly, it's expensive. Don't assume you know what to do. Follow the instructions! Some thermal compounds are impossible to remove. Arctic Silver cleans up with just a bit of isopropanol. It's clean and easy to use!
I lost the original cable that connected my ipod to the radio.This product works great to connect my ipod to my radio connection.
I work on various manufacturer networking devices such Cisco, Juniper, Radware, etc and I've never hadan issue connecting to any of the devices via its serial port. My only issue with this Keyspan USA-19HSis the USB connection has a tendency to slip out.
These are the best tapes for the money. Never once had any problems with them.
Used for less than a week and it broke. Audio features failed in less than a week. Not worth sending back or trying to get a refund.
Got these, plugged them in and they charge your batteries, comes in a 2 pack, each with 2 batteries, so the cost is less than 4 batts by themselves.Con: the lights never go out telling you when the batts are fully charged.
Bought this for 7-yr old niece. She LOVED her new mp3 player. Sound qualify was pretty good, and the toy is well made. Fashion pack "snap-on" cloths were durable and very stylish. Read a lot about the problem w/ the online entertainment portion of this toy. Haven't had the chance to test that out & thus can't comment on it. However, just the mp3 portion seems to be fun enough for young girls. It retains the barbie cloth changing concept they like and now added the mp3 player.
Purchased the transmitter for my MP3 player. Reception is poor with constant static through my car radio. The instructions (which you don't see until you have already purchased the product) says antennas integrated into the window can have problems. Since that is the only purpose for this device, I don't understand why Monster is selling a marginal product.
This is the second Coby portable dvd player I have purchased. I really like how versital it is. The nine hour battery was also a big plus for plane trips and a huge selling point. This is also now a big problem because I can't seem to find a replacement battery that costs less than buying a new one. The accessories that come with it are also very impressive and well packaged
I love the feeling of these in my ear. They are very soft and block the noise very well. I recommend them to everyone.
Certianly a good cheap and cheerfu external enclosure to let you make use of old IDE drives you might have lying around.I'm a bit concerned there was no assembly instructions. Took me a while to work out you have to slide out the plastic strips on the sides to get at the holes to secure the drive in the case. After i'd worked that out, it was very easy indeed to install.One major problem, though - went to plug in power, but the socket dropped through the plastic case. Turns out one of the two tiny screws that secure the little circuit board to the end piece was the wrong size and had slipped out. Had to put it in and secure with a blob of glue. I know this is a cheapo unit, but at least this could have been picked up at quality control.
Being new to the photography world, I wanted a bag that would hold all my new equipment. This nylon bag is perfect for meeting my needs. It has well protected, adjustable inner compartments, which support my Nikon D80 camera; my 18x135 lens; tons of small gadgets with room to spare. A zippered pocket under the inside top and a smaller pocket on the outside help keep little things within reach. It has a very comfortable shoulder strap. If you choose to wear it using the shoulder strap and push the bag towards your back...be careful when in crowds of people or around small conjested areas... I admit, I was like a bull in a china shop until I got used to carrying it. I searched camera shops and this is by far the best bag for workmanship, durability and value!
If you have the HP 618 and need an adapter this is exactly what you need. Tired of replacing your batteries after only 15 minutes of use in the camera? This will take care of the job for you. Especially for downloading your images to your computer. This adapter will not short out your camera as someone has mentioned that it did. I'm sure in this case there was something wrong with their camera.
was pleasantly surprised when i came across 400 points instead of the normal 1600 points since normally i only need a few hundred points and do not want to spend extra money for points i may not use for months
Great product. you can even use the flip cover as a stand on your plane seat tabletop. I love it!
takes great photos and has lots of image control choices. I love the movie feature as it can be quickly accessed. BUT it is IMPOSSIBLE to frame a shot outside in sunshine because you cannot see anything in the monitor and there is no viewfinder! how crazy is that?
For its size, this phone has many features, including tone/pulse switch, two setting volume control, redial and flash. The long cord on both the base and the earpiece is a double edged sword. On one hand, it's great to have all that room to move around. On the other hand, even with the base cord being coiled, it has a tendency to get in the way. And it isn't modular; the base cord is attached to the machine so you couldn't replace it with a shorter cord even if you wanted to. The biggest drawback, however, is the amount of background noise it creates. I've owned cheaper phones that had less buzzing than this one has. If you can put up with the background noise, it's an okay little phone.
I have a Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter for both my lens. It not over protection for the lens. If a accident does happen and it gets scratched you don't have to replace you whole lens just the filter.
I have ordered and used this cable before and really liked it over other retractables that I had. Actually, this was the only cable that worked ans looked good having very slim 30- pin Apple connector. That's the reason I ordered 2 more of them... However, the items arrived are not the ones I ordered - they are the BLACK VERSION OF THE CHEAP WHITE CABLE YOU CAN BUY FOR $0.99 and they will last for few months only. Disappointed, as I read the reviews from others complaining about the same thing. Well, I am not going to return them as that will probably cost more to do so than to keep them. BUT BEWARE - THIS IS NOT THE ITEM YOU SEE ON THE PICTURE ! Just a black version of the widely available low-quality white retractable selling for $0.99 at Amazon.
I ordered two 60mm fans to add to my HTPC case. I can't hear them running unless I hold them up to my ear. They were so much quieter than the "silent" fans that came with my case that I ordered two more 80mm fans to replace the existing fans. I removed the fan speed controller that was once necessary, and have all four fans running at full speed. The hard drives are now my loudest components. These fans are more than adequate for an HTPC sitting across the room.
My wife and I bought this camera because it was simple to use and picture quality was good. That was until it stopped working properly. Now the zoom sticks, sometimes the lense will not close at all and the object in the viewfinder will not zoom as the lense does. It was purchaes in January 2001 and the warranty is now up. Not Happy!
controls are cheap at best, needs a knob for the volume control, has good sound surprisingly, save your money on this one.
I have been shopping around for memory for my older thinkpad, and everyone seemed to not have it for my particular model. Viking said there SODIMMs were compatable, so I order it, dropped it right in, and now my thinkpad is happy, and so am I. The memory gave me a 200% improvement, course I went from 64meg to 192meg.
Although it states a replacement for the BLM1 and looks exactly the same, this particular make will not charge in my Olympus PS-BCM2 Li-ion charger. It fits but the light stays red.The company issued a credit.
...Bottom line up front: way to much GREAT sound for the money. Rated at 100 watts per channel, but that's sustained! Peak is around 153 per channel. Digital filters are incredible. Dobly Surround modes sound like Dolby Digital on good stereo sources. Its awesome! Stereo mode makes the wall on the opposite side of the room quiver! Sound is clear and never too "bright."Don't listen to the yahoos that say the thing overheats or overloads too much. It features a Midnight mode that suppresses ALL audio signals as they are processed by the receiver. Volume levels across all frequencies are reduced significantly. Great for late night movies! The more reviews I read of this receiver, however, the more people I see saying that sometimes they forget they left it on and crank the beast up to regain volume. Bad idea, because its a one-way trip to overload city. Haven't done it yet myself: consequently haven't had it overload. Remember: midnight mode is not deactivated when you turn off the unit! So be careful!Otherwise, this thing is awesome, and WAY under priced, even on Amazon. Dolby Digital and DTS sound like I didn't experience on my buddy's THX certified Yamaha. Sounds wacky, I know, but if you configure it right (takes time, trial and error, and a COMPREHENSIVE READ of the manual), you get LOADS of sound. Mine sounds better with front Pioneer floor standing speakers and JBL's Trio135 surround system and NO SUB than his full Yamaha set WITH sub (turn LOUDNESS ON). I love the DIRECT sound feature, which feeds DD and DTS signals directly from the source into the processor and out, with no added effects or routing. You get exactly what the director wanted you to hear, and its super clean.The remote is just unbelievable. It does everything. Period. Never seen its equal, and I've used learning remotes before. It picks up every function on any of your remotes (but it does take a few minutes to find them all -- have a pencil handy so you can remember). Should you find one it hasn't picked up (and I haven't yet), then you can manually assign it using the learn function. Its unreal.Only complaints, and they're small: no component video hook-ups, and no S-Video switching. Sure, 4 S-Video/S-VHS inputs and one out, but if you want to hook up any video components with S-VHS, then you have to hook-up ALL video components with S-VHS (unless your TV - RARE - has its own S-Video switching). MY VCR does not, so I'm out of luck using it for my digital cable or DVD player.One last thing: HEED THE MANUAL! It offers suggestions, like not placing other components on top of this one, or not allowing analog cables to rest on top of the unit, that are best adhered to. Doing either of the above results in an annoying *thud* when dialogue is spoken and there are no background sounds. There are other examples that are system specific, but no matter which, if you take Pioneer's advice, then the adverse effects can be avoided.
I've used these disks in my two game cams(trail cameras) for the last 6 months and they have never failed. As far as I'm concerned since they work every time they are excellent. I believe that the Sandisk brand is the best. There is plenty of memory in the 4 GB to have more pictures than my game cams take in a week. (over 150)
I purchased this camera from Amazon at a great price...! It was well worth the money. So easy to upload pictures from the floppy in just seconds. You can use USB to upload as well, but why bother. Comes with adapter, flash, and viewfinder. Also has the capability to delete pictures right then and there, or after you take all. Beautiful pictures in any light. Love it.
Though it's documentation is third world, installation was so easy, I didn't deduct points. I popped in the CD, clicked &quot;English,&quot; then the correct Multimedia card image (the one, perhaps. tricky, point) and 15 seconds latter, I was rebooting. When I came back up, the lights on my now-USB-connected drive, indicated success and my 64 MB card (which effortlessly slipped in and out of the slot), was recognized as a new drive. File manipulation is easy; just pay attention to using the proper file-tree protocol, so the hand-held recognizes where the files are.
A very well put together tool. I'm pleased with the construction and the fuctionality.
The Pros have already given you the proven data. I purchased PowerShot G1 in 12/2000($800 & my second camera out of 8 digital by 2009). Still one of the best digital cameras I have owned (built like a tank). The quality of pictures are still the best for a 3.3 M.P. I have not change any parts except the IBM 1 GB Microdrive(tm) ($339 purchased in 12/2000), which I Stupidly forced upside down in my camera damaged the Microdrive(tm). The replacement was in 2008 with a SanDisk Ultra II high speed CompactFlash 2GB for ($2 on clearance at Office Depot) 1179 pictures @ 2048x1536 pix Hi Res. G1's counter only goes up to 999, but on my PowerShot S1 IS same setting shows 1179 pictures. I still love this camera as day one. NOT BAD for 13 years of service since its birth, in daily changing computer technology. I have used this camera for 9 years from dry cold 20'F to the tropical humidity of 101' F always performs magnificently. FIVE STARS all the way; simply put I do not want to confuse anyone with techno terms. If you get your hands on one GRAB it and don't let GO.
If you need a PCI video card for any reason, get this one. It is stable, works great with ATI drivers, and is amazingly fast. It seems to perform as well as my old ATI AGP card, which I had to retire when I switched to an nForce4 PCI-E motherboard.This card is now my primary video card, and it works so well that I have no real reason to upgrade to a PCI-E card!PS--With WinXP this card may not recognize your monitor's max refresh rate, so you may need to set it manually with the Catalyst software. This is easy to do, though.
This is a great DVD player! I bought it 3 months ago and its just superb!
Vendor provided superior delivery timing. Cartridge put into immediate use and has performed flawlessly since then.
Using different color cables makes it easier to identify which cable goes where. This short cable is perfect to patch between the hub and the modem or secondary hub. There are 3ft Belkin cables to go from the hub to the nearby workstation.
Because PDAs are infrequently used in the day of Iphones and Ipads, I was elated find a replacement for my Palm Pilot M505 case, works better than the original.
I have only used a few of the 100 dvds so far, but I have not had any problems yet. They were a good price too.
I ordered a red nylon camera case to go with the camera I bought as a graduation gift. The case that was shipped to me was bright orange !! not even close to being called a red. I was disappointed but didn't have time to return the case for another one before graduation.
I bought mine in 2007 and still works great. One of the main reasons why I love this product is that it has voice recorder and radio. I had a couple of interviews and needed a voice recorder, so I used this one. The voice recorder option can also record straight from the radio, so you can just press record like you would in the old times with the cassette recorder; but now its Mp3 files.
I have been using the Sony DRX830U external burner for about over a month and I have not had one problem. I use it both with my PowerbookG4 and Windows box and not a glitch. It has worked with iTunes6 and 7 (listening, ripping and burning audio), Toast 7 and Nero 7 (on the windows machine). I've been burning full dvd images at 16x speed in three and a half minutes with no coasters. It does start off being loud when burning but it quiets down after 5 seconds. My only really complaint is the size (length wise). I doubt the entire dvd-drive is sitting in that long case. Otherwise, it has been a great replacement from my old lite-on external drive.
Pictures are dark and you have to replace the battery often. They should all come with rechargables! Not bad for a kid or someone starting out.
I consider myself an advanced computer user knowing how to do basic stuff to learning new software, yet very limited on programming abilities. I bought the rz1715 for a great price and I love it. I cannot live with it now!! I have my work and my personal life all together in one neat little thing. Plus there is SO much useful freeware out there that you can download!! I purchase for $15 software for my pocket pc and desktop where I can keep up with my checking acct and all I do is download it onto my desktop. I love the games I can get and all the reminder options since I am a post it note queen!!I would highly recommend this for anyone who needs more organization in their life. As far as getting on a wireless technology with it, I'm clueless but that is something that I would probably never use anyway. You have to look at what is important to you. For me it was Contacts,Calender,useful software and not sure useful(but fun!), games, ebooks, pocket word and excel plus advantgo where I can download webpages and read them at my leisure anywhere. Get one, I don't think you will regret it!
Samsung HLT6187SAX 61-inch Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTVOur 24'x26' kitchen/family room addition was designed to have a big screen mounted at a 45 degree angle in one corner. We have been waiting for 3 years for the manufacturers to decide what they wanted to be when they grow up (plasma, LCD, ?) Trusting the combined wisdom of the Amazon customer reviews, we chose the Samsung HLT6187SAX. Given that our interim solution was a 27-inch CRT, it is hard to imagine how we would not be satisfied with the DLP and in fact we are thrilled.The delivery guy was great. He helped me set the new TV on the stand and subtly coached me to wait for it to reach room temperature (the outside temperature was still in the 20's in this part of Michigan) before turning on the power. (This is what the instruction manual says to do and it allowed him to begin his homeward trip sooner) After waiting impatiently for a few hours, I punched the remote button and everything worked perfectly. The screen is comfortable to view from any location in the room and no problems with the viewing angles. I plugged into an existing low end surround sound system and it gets the job done. Maybe a replacement will be a result of the tax stimulus check? The only complaint I can find is that the autoprogram pulls in a bunch of new channels from the cable. The mechanics of deleting them, to make channel surfing more enjoyable, is cumbersome - it took me about an hour. With the amazing quality of the digital signal, we have not been motivated to contact the cable company to get the high definition package. Maybe we will save that treat for the next NCAA tournament.Bottom line, we are very pleased with the value of our purchase.
This filter is top quality. You get what you pay for. If lost I would definitively buy another one. I highly recommend B+W products.
I bought this for use in my outdoor space. I tried others much more expensive one piece portable speakers and none of them are satisfactory. I guess it's just law of physics that you need to good enough size drivers, and good separation between the left/right speakers. This inexpensive pair of JBL sounds great out of the box, and performed much better in my outdoor space compared to the portable speakers that I tried from Creative Labs, Monsters and Sony.You can be 10-15 ft away and still get a decent sound. Bass is good enough. It does seem to need a little break-in. Initially it sounded very tight but it sounded much better after a few hours of playing.The only complaint I have is that the housing and the material used for the knobs feel a bit cheap. But for $29, there is not really a valid complaint.The audio jack is a cable that ends in a "male" plug. I bought a 25 ft male-to-male extension cable and had no way to plug it into these speakers.Some people complaint about the "Sleep" issue. I haven't experienced that - I am mostly using my iPad's Pandora App with these speakers.Hope that helps.
These Sony are a great valueThey will work with notebook computers and portable radios
These are great for work. Not the highest quality sound, deepest bass, or even highs. However, when your primarty concern is to make sure you hear your boss when she is talking to you (!), you can't beat the sound for the price. Good overall sound for a work environment.
I used to use a PC, and still have a Dell laptop but once i got the imac, i was in love, and have never looked back. Its beautiful, easy to use, and boots up really quick, and never crashes. What more can you ask for. You plug in your printer, your camera, your ipod, and it just works! Amazing!
Verbatim with LightScribe were my very first DVD disc purchase.I purchased them after reading the reviews of this product on Amazon.I purchased these for the singular use of burning in my photos from my computer to these discs.I am still routed in an analog mentality, so I have to have something tangable in my posession,even if it is 0 and 1 on a disc.I just completed my first burns of photos. I burned 8 of these discs with out a problem at maximum speed then flipped them over and burned in my titles using the Lightscribe function incorporated in my Nero software that came with my new Samsung dvd. Sweet there is no debatin verbatim, they worked 100% of the time....so far...
Although I am new to digital SLR photography I have to say this flash is the best thing since sliced bread. It's easy to operate and ads a whole new dimension of possibilities to your camera bag. I highly recommend it.
is that when I lost them I bought another pair, after I was done kicking myself. These headphones are ungodly expensive but worth it if you want great sound and portability. Just beware, they are small and can fall out of a bag easily. I'm going to look into having the case surgically implanted into my thigh.
I have used earbuds and headphones extensively for years. I found these to be well made, sized well and comfortable. The sound quality is good but so bass bias it sounded very unnatural listening to my IPOD. I returned them to Amazon and received a prompt refund.
Love the lens filter for my Nikon D40. It protects the lens and reduces the glare.
I purchased these because my old JBL sats. finally died after 8 years. These are excellent replacement sats. for any installation. Great tone, wonderful range and a good sensitivity to boot. These are fill-ins until I gather enough information to buy a completely new setup, but these will make excellent rear sats. in the future as well.Overall, a great speaker for my needs.
The product is well made but expensive for its size - only big enough for 1 set of ear phones. I tried to put in 2 sets and a splitter but it was not big enough. That may be great for those who only want to carry 1 set - just didn't work for me.
Had my CX4600 for under a year and it is already dead. Unlike the HP printers in which you replace the inkjets every time you put in a new cartridge, the Epson inkjets are part of the machine and unservicable by the average user. The inkjets tend to clog over time rendering the machine unusable.On the plus side it made really great quality prints and I like having the four separate CMYK cartridges. And the copier function made great reproductions too.Summary: Great print quality, poor reliablity.
Much smaller than I expected, does its job perfectly with a bunch of random stuff plugged in.
These are the best head phones i have ever gotten . You can go wrong with these . Lightweight fit well . Sound is really good , maybe not the best but perfit for singing Karaoke and work very well with mp3 players . Buy them . I bought several pairs !
I, like another reviewer have difficulty getting this to work. I've only tested it with a single device (an XBOX), so I can't say for sure if it is this unit or the XBOX causing the problem. The XBOX worked fine when connecting to my stereo (Yamaha RXV-2400) directly, but my stereo is now in a media closet and I needed to send the signal there from the XBOX.It is being sent over high quality quad shielded RG6 cable with RCA adapters on each end, perhaps something in the length of the cable? But I don't know why it would work sometimes, and not others.Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. After disconnecting and reconnecting, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. More often then not it seems, that this does not work.
I ordered the router from Amazon dot com and it was shipped the next day, received via USPS the same week. The installation was painless and the router is working like a champ. Solid connectivity on the first try. The setup is very user friendly. Oh by the way, good job by Amazon for getting this product delivered ahead of time!
Mine arrived last night. I am using them right now and I am loving it. I've purchase these to replace my old ones from a different brand. The volume control works great and the sound quality is great.----1 year later: The best headphones I've ever had. I have never had expensive headphones, but these are the best in the price range. Comfortable, I wear them 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.----October 2012: I have bought several of these since I ever bought my first one. I believe it's the best value for the price, period. It does NOT last too long IF you wear them extensively like I do. I wear mine about 8 hours a day. They are not too durable and can't take a beating. The cables are weak, avoid pulling them at all. Be gentle. But, even though they are not strong and the cables are weak, they are still worth it, and I don't mind replacing them. These new ones better last a full year or I might reconsider my position. I'll update this review as needed.
I was looking for a hard drive camcorder and camera (4 mp or greater)combination that was easy to use (and thus i would use it often) and small enough to put in my handbag - this camcorder is perfect!
Bought as a gift for father-in-law. He didn't have a smaller caddy to carry out to the course, and this fit the bill. It's nothing extravagant, but it does the job well.
I had this for about 2 years before the cord to the earpiece became loose and caused static. The headset is very comfortable and sound is transmitted clearly so the other party is not aware you are on a headset. Other than the fact that mine broke, the only other complaint I have is that the sound coming in is slightly quieter than if one were to use the cordless phone directly. That being said, considering the cheap price I will probably end up buying another one unless I find a newer better model.
THIS IS ONE OF THE NICEST THINGS I HAVE EVER OWNED !!! I AM 78 YRS. OLD AND HAVE NO PROBLEMS USING IT.IT IS VERY ACCURATE AND EASY TO USE.
The RF-11 assembly is designed to take advantage of the bayonet mount found on all 67 mm filter assemblies and the FR-1 adapter tube for the 50mm macro lens (the FR-1 forms an extention tube in front of the lens to protect the full focus extension and has the 67 mm filter thread needed for the TF-22 and also the 67mm bayonet system needed for the RF-11)I have no idea why amazon says it needs the SR-1. The SR-1 is ONLY for the TF-22, in fact they say the TF-22 needs the SR-1 - the TF-22 SHIPS with the SR-1. Amazon needs to correct this error because the SR-1 is hard to find anywhere!. It also doesn't need the FR-1 unless you have the 50mm macro lens.The RF11 will lock onto the 14-54 and the 50-200 mm lenses with just a 30 degree twist to engage the bayonets that normally hold the lens hood. As for a flash, it's as powerful as any GN36, but exceptionally parallel to the lens, with no shadow cast by the lens as with flashes mounted above the lens.For greater light control, the GN22 TF-22 twin flash should be used in extreme cases (and it DOES come with the SR-1 to hold the two flashes - see my reviews on theOlympus TF-22 Twin Flash Head (Needs FC-01 Flash Controller, FR-1 & SR-1)for more info there)Most people will want the ring flash first, and then get to the twin flash when their needs dictate. The extra light from the ring flash makes for some great portrait shots. As with the twin flash, the ring flash has 4 modeling lights in the corners to aid in locating the flash reflection in your composition before shooting. They also come on automatically for focus if you have the AF set to use the modeling lights.This is a specialized flash that can be used out to about 6 meters or so - beyond that I would switch to the FL-50. It can be used down to 6 inches and below that I would switch to the TF-22.One last thing - exposure adjustment is no longer done with the +/- key on the camera when using the lens mounted flashes. TheOlympus FC-01 Macro Flash Controller (for use with TF-22 & RF-11 Flash Heads)has on it a dial for +/- 3 EV stops that controls the flashes directly. The camera exposure control is not active when using these flashes.All together the flash system is very well designed as the high voltage power supplies work with any flash (the FL-50 and FC-01 are in the same body and accept the FP-1 and SHV-01 power supplies). For close up works they can't be beat.
I bought this TV to replace a Toshiba SDTV. I am a big fan of Toshiba and this flat screen did not disappoint. It is a terrific flat screen HDTV. The controls are easy, the hookups intuitive and the picture and sound are like a theatre. I love it love it love it! And once again I give high marks to Amazon. They make buying big and expensive things on the internet a safe and pleasant experience. I have never been disappointed in Amazon's products or performance. And with their A-Z guaranty, it makes buying from them a true no-brainer.
I bought this speaker because the internal speakers on my Dell XPS M1210 laptop were not loud enough. I followed all of the directions to install this external speaker, but there is no sound. I contacted JLab Audio tech support and received the following e-mail: "Good Q. We have seen some issues with Dell. It has to do with how they design their sound. Please ask them and let me know what they say." I contacted Dell and they will not provide support for third-party products.
We used these tablets for my graphics classes at school last semester, and I loved using them so much I had to get one. Now I can take it anwhere, and use it at work as well as school! I have been able to expand my art media into the digital realm, as I never really could before. For a computer art professional, I would go with nothing less than an Intuos 3. I have heard other tablets are great, such as the Graphire series, but I just loved the precision and pressure sensitivity of the Intuos. I also really like the design, though it does kind of get annoying to hit the zoom scroll bar when you're trying to type. (I have solved this by setting my tablet to the side of my computer screen.) The only problem I've had is that on a couple of occasions for no apparent reason it "freaks out" and clicks or scrolls repeatedly. Not sure why this happened, but it is very infrequent. All in all, a good, solid product.
The product is satisfactory and does exactlywhat is desired.Except for the price it would have received5 stars.
Purchased this laptop sling bag for a recent two-week trip around Italy. It was fantastic. Compact, yet holds a lot, it was extremely comfortable to carry and also looked good. Got tons of compliments from fellow travellers everywhere I carried it. And, I even used it when I wasn't carrying my laptop to store purchases in and other stuff.
This is a wonderful little camera. Every picture comes out beautifully. And I can't stress this enough...IT PERFORMS GREAT IN LOW LIGHT! That's almost impossible to find in a point-and-shoot camera. I have only 2 complaints: it takes a while to get through all the menus to get the settings you want (but that really can't be avoided, since it's so small); and the "fireworks" setting is bad (the pics come out blurry). I did a lot of research before buying this camera, and all the great reviews it got were accurate. It's a great product, and I'd recommend it to anyone. Canon has found a customer for life!
Good device, minimal setup and activation, pleasantly surprised by the no hassle setup and operation, I have no problems switching between pc's. It's perfect.
My wife needed this for her trip to China.It worked great, till she blew it up by not checking the settings before she plugged a new item into it.The price . . . 1/3rd of what Radio Shack was going to charge for the same setup.So all in all, we were very pleased with this purchase.
The strap is long enough but not comfortable. I took it to work and ended up with three bruises on my arm because of it! There isn't any support or comfort. The case works well.The screen protectors were old and/or cheap. The placement stickers didn't come off all the way so I have gunk on my screen and iPOD's backside.
Not much to say, it does what it suppose to, it is a hard case and the hard drive fits great. It's cheap and keeps the hard drive safe.
This is the first gaming mouse that I've owned, and I'm really quite impressed with it. Here's why:- Good size, comfortably fits into your hand- Light weight and easy to use- Nice solid buttons that click nicely and fit your hand- Very precise and responsive movement- Excellent firm scroll wheel- Comfortable and easy to use side buttons- Easily customizable with included software- Not too pricey (I got mine for about $40)After using it I have only found one part of this mouse that I dislike. The buttons on the right side of the mouse are not very accessible. The ones on the left side line up perfectly with my thumb, but the ones on the right side don't really line up with any of my fingers. This isn't an issue for me because 5 fully functional buttons is plenty for me, but if you want a mouse with 7 buttons and intend to use them all I wouldn't buy this mouse. Other than that this mouse has been fantastic. =]
I purchased this antenna and it worked so well, I bought two more. That was before the digital TV conversion. Since the conversion, it works no better than my old rabbit ears. Maybe it's because stations haven't boosted their signals enough, I don't know. All I do know is, before the conversion, it worked GREAT. Now... not so much.
I have been researching keyboard sets for a while and this one always came at the top of my list. Amazon had it for a reasonable price and that's why I decided to get this from them. The basic explanation says it all as far as features go. I really wanted a mouse that could be recharged-I hate using regular batteries. I am enjoying the wireless convinience.
I had to return this printer due to the scanner not working since an error message said it couldn't communicate with the PC. Canon's online tech notes, and e-mail support (4 rounds), and a 45-minute phone call did not help. They just had me try different USB ports, uninstall and reinstall the software, and were wary of my 6' USB 2.0 cable, telling me that I needed a 4' gold-plated cable instead. I've never had a USB problem before with any other product.They finally sent me a replacement (an upgraded unit, the MP180), but it exhibited the same problem. Both were reburbished units, but I think the Canon drivers have a problem.I finally bought the Lexmark 2500 and it works fine.The MP160 prints beautifully, however.The Amazon distributor who sold me the original MP160 was very good to work with.
Has never acquired a gps fix. Cant identify or locate the moon. Batteries go dead overnight with unit off. Meade customer service is not helpful.
I've had this TV for nearly 2 months now and it never ceases to wow me. The picture is just stunning. I shopped around a lot for a television, looked at hundreds of TV's in store, and the Samsung LNT4665f rivals many models twice the cost. The glossy, high-contrast, 1080p native resolution screen melds a picture that is both fluid and crisp, painting scenes that are truly lifelike. It's viewing angle is extremely good, and with both advanced manual and automatic control over color dynamics the picture is vibrant and free of shearing, ghosting, and other nasty digital artifacts. It's touted 'Game Mode' seems to keep video refresh rates high without any sacrifice to video quality, but honestly they appear high enough without it.It's "Just Scan" aspect ratio settings are great for switching between multiple image formats on the same input, and ample HDMI inputs allow you to connect several HD devices without a receiver and even more via component and the optical audio in. The television automatically knows which inputs have cables plugged in and which do not, so you only have to cycle through the ones you use, and each can be assigned a generic label like 'PC', 'Cable STB', or 'DVD' so you don't have to memorize what is plugged in where.Delivery was fast, even through "free super saver shipping", less than 8 business days, and Eagle carried the TV into my living room, unpacked it, and had no problems letting me plug it in and test it before signing for delivery.If you're in the market for an HD TV, don't pass this one up! It's an extremely good value at it's ~$2,000 price and quite possibly the best 46" LCD TV out there.QUICK WORD TO COMCAST CUSTOMERS: If you pair this with an HDMI receiver/stereo (especially a Samsung system) check around the internet for HDCP compatibility. Many mid-western and Pacific-coast customers are still stuck with older firmware that incorrectly blocks you from using HDMI from the cable box to the receiver, then HDMI from the receiver to the TV, and you will have to plug HDMI directly from the cable box to the TV. It's not a big deal (or something Samsung should be held responsible for), but I had to deal with it and it's something you should at least investigate before spending thousands of dollars on a new system!
I first bought this headset in 2007. Now, after 5 years heavy, almost daily use, it has finally gotten to the point where the connector to the phone is getting a bit 'wonky'. It is still working, but when I wiggle it the sound crackles a bit. That is pretty darn good for something so cheap.For all that time it has been an excellent headset. It is light on the ears, clear sound and a decent mic. It has a long cord; and I took the clip off as I don't use it.So, why buy something more expensive when this is working so well? I can't find anything that approaches this quality for this price. I am getting another one.
I used this baby outside on Thanksgiving on a few subjects and let me tell you..I am AMAZED by this lens! I am so in love with it that I don't even want to use my 18-55mm. I want to use it so bad whenever my schedule is free. It makes indoor photos better. The amount of light that goes through it is awesome. It is a bit soft indoor but I suppose the right lighting can help with that. This is just what I was looking for, the bokeh is beautiful, and the clarity is sharp and crisp. Still getting used to the fixed focal length - I'm used to zooms. But since it is my first fixed that just leaves me with practice! Overall, I LOVE this lens! I am definitely glad I made this purchase, and it got shipped fast! Thank-you Amazon for giving us such a wide variety of products!
Best popcorn popper ever. Works perfectly every time as long as you don't overfill the cup with popcorn. Small batches work better than a big batch. The other problem I see as I read these reviews is that people seem to have a problem with getting power cups. I buy mine directly from the Presto company on the internet and they are very inexpensive. We made popcorn balls for Christmas and I popped all the popcorn using this great device and after 5 batches (about 20 cups of popcorn) I had about 10 unspent kernals left. I've tried all the other methods of popping and this is the best.
This unit stopped working completely after 7 months. All I had used it for was to play DVDs. In total used less than 20 times for DVD only. The 1 year warranty was a lie. After 3 months you have to pay to replace it. They wanted $99.99 to replace a unit that has sold as low as $89.99 at the warehouse club. I wish I could rate this a zero. I don't give it any stars.I will never buy anything from Phillips Magnavox ever again.Total rip-off.
Overall good radio, right out of the box it picked up some pretty far away stations. Night time listening of course is better between 6 and 12 khz. Expect to hear mostly religous and latin america stations. The knobs are easy to use but are somewhat generic feeling, there is some play in all of them. The antenna broke on me today so be careful if you plan on moving the radio alot. It would help if it had memory keys due to the many sw stations there are to choose from. The audio quality is great on the stronger stations, am reception is not as great as i expected. Its definatly not a professional grade redio, but good for the price and good for beginners.
Tapes get here super fast and it is a great deal if you go through DV tapes fast!
J&R is a place where I got my next lens Nikon 12-24 too :).
I returned my hard drive back to amazon because the hard drive was not supported and would not work on my computer. I do not think that it had anything to do with the quality of this product: it was incompatible with my hp xp windows operating system and was too big of hard drive. Also me not knowing this before buying. Also Amazon was execellant with everything from the start and with a timely return . They are very careful and profesional in manageing my account. It was very refreshing to say the least in this fast paced time we are in. I wish them God's speed. thanks
I am 2 years into my second Gateway laptop with full extended warranty. Since purchasing my first one in 2004 I have had several repairs including a couple where the technician came to my remote vacation lakehouse. When I've shipped my laptop to be repaired I've gotten it back repaired in 48-72 hours. I'd say all total I've had 6 interactions where they either shipped me replacement parts or otherwise honored my extended warranty. I would much rather ship postage-paid than drive to a big box store, stand in line, etc.
first run , insisted good floppy needed reformatting ?then - refused to eject ( no entry in xp menu , for )but instructions say " do not unplug , with floppy "and the installation cd mentioned , was not in box ;
I love the bag itself. It is compact and the laptop, cord and mouse fit in nicely with enough room left over for a book or two. Not huge like other backpacks I have seen. I didn't like the "sling" feature as much as I thought I would. It was awkward to hold just over the shoulder unless you put it on properly which is to unclip it and put it around your left shoulder and clipping under your right arm. I am rather large busted and this was extremely uncomfortable and quite frankly, hilarious looking on me! I returned this bag for Belkin Laptop Backpack which is exactly the same bag, except two straps instead of the one sling strap.
It's really an impressive system with web-based programmability, activity-based interface and virtually unlimited IR library. And the 670 finally provides the DVR buttons that were never quite right on the other models. But the programming software really needs a new rev. They're so fanatic on "wizard-ry" that you can't navigating to a particular setting without going through so many steps you lose your place. Also, the mini-USB jack on mine broke, but they're sending me an advance replacement (hopefully) so I can't complain too much about a little manufacturing flaw.
Great value.. I bought this in Feb, 2011: It is working very well and is better than expected. I would by another
Bought this as my collection of usb devices grew, and as every MacBook Pro user knows, 2 usb 2.0 ports may be great for portability, but doesn't cut it all of the time. I've found d-link products to be generally good quality; this hub is no exception. I did have a couple connection issues, but I'm not sure if that had to do with cables or the hub (I was using a cable not included with the hub). Overall, it's a good idea to have a powered hub and this one does the job. 5 stars if it had a little better design - all the ports on one side doesn't make much sense if you have 7 devices, as they won't all be in the same direction relative to the hub (most likely).
I purchased this lens for use with my E3 and it continues to impress me. I have taken some very very good flower shots with the E3 and the 50mm lens
My notebook does not have a good system for sound and on airplanesI could not hear my movies. Purchased this protable amplifier and it worksgreat. I now never travel without it
I read this book and Totally Love it. It's amazing, DaveWolverton really knows how to get your attention and keep it till thevery end. I read the book 2 years ago and Loved it, but Last week I desided to read it again during my train ride, and it's even better the second time around. Before I knew it, I was no longer just reading it on the train, I couldn't put it down when I was at home as well. It's captivating, sorta a blend of Star wars, star gate, the neverending story, back to the future, the princess bride and more. I can't wait to read the sequels.
This memory upgrade to an older Dell Small Form Factor PC (GX270) was quick, simple and effective. Prepared me for Win7
I found this keyboard very bad if you need glasses to see the keys. They are very small. Also the software is wacky. You need to turn off the software.
got this system couple of days ago. didn't have any problems with setting it up. have to note that for now i'm using wired setup with static ip. everything is working as described (except maybe for that internet clock, or at least i wasn't able to find how to set it up)as was mentioned in one of the reviews here, they are using MusicMatch Jukebox as a software that allows you to play music files from you computer. but reviewer complained that it's an older version. i went to musicmatch.com got the latest version (8.2) and there is an option to run it as a server for philips streamium. not sure if this was present in the older versions, but my point is that you don't have to use their older version.so far, i'm very pleased and excited about this product. the idea is great and can't complain much about implementaion. online updates/upgrades is a great feature.the quality of sound for some online radio stations is not very good, but it has more to do with the stations themselves and not with this unit.to sum up: for less then 300$ - you're getting a shelf system that does more then you could wish for.
This is a terrific item for the computer-hauling traveller. It holds a laptop and assorted peripherals, and has room for all those carry-on necessities as well as a pair of shoes and change of clothing. The wheels run smoothly on all sorts of surfaces, from plane aisles to train station platforms. The bag has been around the globe, and every item stayed in its place, including those sundry purchases made along the way that seemed to file seamlessly away.
These headphones are great for the price. They are very comfortable and their sound quality is vey good. The ear cups are large enough to fit outside the ears, thereby blocking out most nearby sound. By having ear cups that fit outside the ears, the sound does not have to be turned up as loud, which helps protect the ears.
We bought this for a Father's Day gift and it looks good. It is a little big for our grill, but it does not affect it's function. We stitched fishing weights and a draw string onto the bottom of the cover due to the high winds we have here. The colors were exactly like the picture and for under $20 my husband is happy with his gift.
i dont have a problem with the sound its just very annyoing cos they keep slipping out of my ears }:0
This cable works wonderfully assuming your monitor supports DHCP over DVI then this will work wonderfully. The only downside is that DVI does not carry a audio signal so you will not get audio out of your monitor but this is to be expected. The quality of course is perfect since it is a digital signal after all. With a digital cable you either get the picture or you don't there is no in between.Solid,Works, and is cheap what more can you ask for?
The case is for a specific model but there are descriptions on Amazon and in the Orion catalog the say nothing about the tube piece is the only thing that will fit inside this case. You have to take your telescope apart which has two strong springs, and then only the tube will fit in the case. Nothing else will fit in the case that is suppose to hold the tube assembly (assembly- to put to gather the parts of something. Webster). The catalog says case that holds both tube assembly and mount/tripod. Who wants to take their telescope apart every time the put it in their case? This is different than taking it off a tripod! This is taking it apart! False advertising! Poor service when called Company. Did not care and hung up on me. Was not the companies' problem and she could not fix it. She did not have anything to do with it. I can return but pay shipping myself. I have already wasted enough money. Other than that this company is a really great company! I love their telescopes!
You have to force the unit down while you tighten the 4 bolts otherwise you will have a gap at the bottom and the whole assembly will bounce up and down. - easy solution.There are 2 little holes in the back, bottom of the pocket. WHY? to allow liquid to drain down onto your AC controls and clock?? I taped it with some gorilla tape on the outside before mounting it to &#34;seal off&#34; the holes.The black looks pretty good in the tacoma interior.
Palm charges $200 for this repair. The battery was under $10 delivered. Getting the Palm Zire apart tool a little time. There are instructional videos on YouTube and other places dealing with how to do this. If your Palm battery dies, I think it's well worth it to try changing the battery yourself. This battery even came with a plastic tool to help pry the Palm case apart.
the dvx is the best value for everything you get... this includes mp3,voice recording, up to 30 minute movies, still photos and more... i truly love this... instead of buying an expensive mp3 like iPod i find this much better... this have such great quality color... all parents looking to find their kid the perfect gift, look not further
This stand has worked very well for me It folds up and us easy to transport anywhere. You simple pull it out, unfold it and its ready to go. It has rubber stoppers on all four sides so it dosen't slide and your computer stays firmly in place while in the stand. It keep your computer nice and cool with good air flow. It is size adjustable to your computer too. I have a macbook pro "17 and it works great. I have it screwed to the right lenght and I never have to fiddle with it. Highly recommend.
I've had my 52 inch DLP Toshiba (52HM95) for 4 months, almost to the day. The lamp bulb blew last evening. When I did the math, that means I got about 500 hours of use for a lamp Toshiba's documentation boasts would last between 6000-8000 hours. Toshiba recognizes, because of countless complaints (check out their site if you don't believe me), that there may be a problem. They are replacing the lamps for several models. Luckily, because lamp bulbs are dying so quickly, many people still are able to get them replaced under the one year warranty. Now Toshiba has extended the waranty to 2 years because of the many complaints. By the way, bulbs can cost up to $350!!So, although the TV is awesome, if you are wanting to buy this TV, or other similar rear projection TVs, it may be wise to wait until this issue is resolved. I will have to go without the use of mine until the lamp is shipped, they say 3-5 days. On a particular forum, many complain of a much longer wait. I did a lot of research on this TV before I bought it. I'm surprised I didn't find the complaints until now.
Great camera for those looking to leap into photography in a more serious way or just take better pictures. This was my first SLR. It's simple enough and easy enough to use (and has good enough auto settings) that my wife, who only likes to point and shoot, can use it and be happy. It's light enough I can take it everywhere, even snowshoeing up the continental divide (didn't even slow the battery or performance a bit). Lots of room to grow and customize (I'm using the program setting pretty much exclusively now, very useful). Not very expensive, either. Very comfortable to use (for me, at least). No exposure issues, and exposure is pretty easy to control. Good camera for someone who doesn't quite know what they're doing or for someone who knows exactly what they want. The silver looks cool, in my opinion.
Overall I was quite disappointed with this product. I had an aluminum pressure cooker by presto that was much better. The bottom of the Stainless is too thin for proper heat distribution, hence with low moisture volumescorching happens too fast.
The Orange USB 2.0 Hi Speed Cardbus by Orange Micro is a solid product that utilizes the USB 2.0 technology to enhance speeds on electronic devises that use USB 2.0 ports. My Iomega Predator external CD-RW would only reach speeds of 4X recording with the old USB 1.1 port, but now gets 24X or more (depending on what type of burning I'm doing). Some major advantages include having 4 USB ports, which is perfect for someone like me who needs to connect a scanner, printer, digital camera, and CD burner to my computer. Of course the biggest advantage that comes with having this product is the enhanced speed of USB 2.0 technology. Adding this new hardware to my notebook was fairly easy and should be no problem unless you do not have access to the Internet (you will need the internet to download the driver). The directions were a bit vague, but are not difficult to figure out. My only problem with this product is that it sticks out on the side of my notebook making it rather bulky. It also needs an external power source, which adds to my mess of wires. I searched around though, and could not find any USB 2.0 carbus that does not extend out of the notebook. Overall a good product that works well. Thanks again "..."!
First - the accuracy - within a few blocks (especially on POI's);Second - my particular unit randomly and frequently rebooted (while driving) - not a very safe thing, let alone useless;Third - bluetooth headset feature is practically useless because nobody can hear you (quality of the built-in microphone...);The traffic reports were nice, though...Needless to say, because of "second" had to return (which would be a no big deal - just a bad unit - things happen, can be replaced and you go - if not for "first" and "third" - can't fix those - so I am returning it for a refund).We have a Garmin unit and needed one more for another car - and wanted to try TomTom, especially for its Bluetooth speakerphone - but now will have to get another Garmin instead - so far (1.5 years) we've been happy with it.
We've had our model for a year, and for the price, it was an excellent value. My mother bought a 13 inch anolog off brand TV for about $10 more this December, and it lacked the features this Magnovox model has.Pros:Great picture for analogSmart Sound and PictureEasy to navigate menus and easy sleeper programingFront jacks for game consols/cameras and a headphone jackExcellent priceConsMono soundRather large footprint for the sizeOverall, this was a good purchase. Our apartment is small and at the moment, we don't need a large, expensive TV. This fit our needs well and really delivered quality for the price. Would be great for people who need a second TV in a bedroom/guest room, or for a college student or apartment dweller.
With the poor security and frequent incidence of hacking on XBox Live it's a good idea not to let Microsoft have direct access to your credit card. I buy my XBox Live points through Amazon because they're a much more secure retailer.
These earphones offer excellent sound and good comfort. Their design also helps block background noise well. However, they tend to fall out of my ears when running. The problem is exacerbated by the very short cord, which requires an (included) extension. This is nice if you want to use an iPod remote control, but the added weight of the male and female jacks dangling tend to pull on the ear buds (particularly the left) and make it fall out quickly.
Did you ever buy something that you so believed in that you felt compelled to be an unaffiliated spokesperson for the product? That is how I feel about the Aero, and probably explains why I am writing this review. I am an officer in the army, and the Aero keeps me punctual and organized. The Microsoft CE system is outstanding and interfaces well with Microsoft Office. I can store Word, Excel, and all of my contacts and scheduled appointments on the Aero. I appreciate the audible reminder that I can set to remind me in the fury of an average day about a critical meeting. The Compaq Aero has everything that I was looking for in a PDA. If you can sacrifice the flash of color that you get with an IPAQ or Jornada for the slender, well priced, light, grey scale Aero, then this is for you.
Came broken. One flap was torn off.very flimsy construction.would not buy again.
Its my guess that the one star reviewer did not give these greatheadphones enough time to break in. Out the box they sound hollowand distant.It takes a few hours for the sound to fill out.
Good deal for less than $ 80.00. I was using old HP 5p for 6 years & was looking for a replacement. For the price this is dam good.
Fastest SDHC card I've used. I've taken over 1000 pictures on it and have had no issues with data loss or corruption. Definitely a must buy at such a great price!
I loved it until I started to use it. It doesn't have a normal filing system, just tags, so all your music gets lost. I guess it's fine for those guys with just 20 or 30 songs... But I have MUCH more than that! This is just a waste of time. Sure looks nice though, don't it?
Bought this for my desk as I wanted an easy way to access my usb ports, and also had 3 ambient lighting units that I couldn't run to the pc. Installation was easy, worked as one would expect, have had no issues in 3 months of ownership.Pros: Flat against deskExternal power source4 portsPriceCons: No way to cover side holes after install without modifying
Saved over $150 by going with this lens. It is very sharp. Having a 28-300mm on a Alpha is fantastic.
THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED.THE PAPER WAS GREAT, BUT I WOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE MORE INK IN THE PRINTER CARTRIDGE.
The product I received worked great, and the price was unbeatable. Even if this cord decides to die in the next month or so it wouldn't be an issue considering the price that I paid. Awesome product will buy again if needed!
I'm deployed overseas and was looking for a bargain CD/MP3 player before I left, since I didn't want to take my valuable CD collection with me. In a nutshell, I bought this player...It works flawlessly. I play 128k MP3 files on CD. Batteries? I use NiMH exclusively. They last long enough. I always have another set in the charger ready to go. Skipping? Not yet. It works perfectly. I agree it takes some time to figure out the menu system but it can be mastered... The display has all the info you need. There is no player on the market that can match this one for performance and price in my opinion.
I've now had two different R15 receivers. The first one would ignore the remote, require nearly daily hard drive formats, finally wouldn't record.. along with freezing during watching television, Guide freezing, etc.My replacement, a second R15 now crashes daily requiring a soft reset. It also ignores the remote occasionally requiring another soft reset.I would avoid this product at all costs!
These earbuds are very comfortable. I tried them as soon as they arrived to replace the earbuds that came with my Sansa Clip and the fit and sound is so much better. I think the sound quality is very good and for the price you can't hardly beat it! I just ordered another set to have as a spare. Highly recommend.
this is a good product, it wrks like a champ. reminds me of the old school mac g4 'hard body'.
What a great television. All of the reviews, including those located on Amazon and one by Consumer Reports, indicated this is a great TV for the price, and I have to agree. Although a 768 resolution, at 32" this is not an issue. HD is great, but I am really amazing at the quality of the SD programs. I've only had it a couple of days, but absolutely nothing negative to say at this point.Ordered from Amazon but shipped from Electronics Expo -- TV arrived one day earlier than scheduled (serveral earlier than that indicated when I ordered). Arrived via UPS. Package in perfect condition. No issues with the seller, shipper, or the TV. And at a cost of $788 including shipping, a very good value!
The Canon i470D was impulse purchase and it has turned out to exceed my expecations. The images are excellent and the control over color levels "to the edge" prining makes this peripheral an exceptional buy!Pros:1. print quality;2. built-in card reader3. incredible software package;4. print to the edge option5. print saturation options (per color including black)6. art-work backgrounds with frames for multiple images7. image browser with slide-show8. picture stitch program;Cons:1. should use Canon paper only; most reliable results2. small ink cartridges means you replace more often
I've been through tape adapters through the years and this is definitely the worst one I've ever used. The volume is very low and the sound quality is scratchy and muffled. It's just really bad. Don't buy it.
I bought two of these for some indoor shots on a real estate listing, so I could get enough light inside that the view out the windows wasn't blown out. I'm shooting video AND stills, and they need to balance - so it's got to be continuous lighting. My bulbs didn't flicker at all - no problem there. Simple but effective design - easier to spread the box and make adjustments than a higher priced set (3200K) I bought on ebay. Only slight drawback - they're not as TIGHT as you might like - the wrinkly appearance in the photo is accurate. I'm going to iron the white rectangles on the front and give 'em a light bit of starch. Other than that, good to go. I'm buying two more - I need more light, but I don't think I need more INTENSITY, just more softboxes. Happy camper.
This TV is excellent. It does everything I want it to do. The picture is amazing and the sound isn't to bad either and it also has all the hookups that I need. I mainly purchased it to replace my old JVC LCD TV, because it was having problems. So far no problems and I have had this one for a few months now. Like I said, this TV is excellent. Highly recommend it.
This is the second time I ordered this product. Designed to do one job- securely support expansion sets for paper rolls. Strong, well made....
THE UNIT DOES GIVE SIDE & DOWN READINGS, AND ALL THE VIEW OPTIONS ON MY 728 FUNCTION. HOWEVER IT IS NOT A SIDE IMAGING UNIT !! THE INFORMATION IS SO COMPACTED & NEAR THE SURFACE ON THE SIDE INFO (EVEN IN THE 10FT.RANGE) THAT I CANNOT SEE ANY DETAILS. I BOUGHT IT TO LOOK AROUND BRUSH & STUMP COVER FOR CRAPPIE, AND AM REALLY DISAPOINTED!! I ALSO MISS THE TEMP READING WHICH I THOUGHT WAS INCLUDED, BUT IT ISN'T!
I'm with the other reviewer, this is not a standard POE injector, it is designed to work with D-Link equipment it seems, the description needs to be better. I gave it 3 stars because I don't know how well it would work if I could use it. It does *not* come with a AC adapter, it assumes there is power on the ethernet and breaks it back down into just enet and just power -- it's the OPPOSITE of a power injector. Anyway, maybe I'm wrong, I messed with it for 5 minutes and then a glance at the manual made it seem like a lost cause so back to the jungle it goes!
After loving my first Nikon - a D70 for several years, I decided to trade up when the latest wave of new high-end digital SLRs came out. After looking at the D80 (which is a great follow-up to the D70 / D70S), I couldn't justify the extra money for a moderate trade-up even with the increase to 10.2MP. It's not that the D80 isn't a brilliant camera for the serious amateur, it's just that the D70 was so great that to follow it up begged something really extraordinary.After playing with a friends Canon (just to make sure I wasn't overlooking their recent offerings), I tried a D200 and immediately fell in love with it.I find the D200 even easier to use than the venerable D70 in spite of the fact that the D200 has so many more customizable features and is much more capable.The camera just feels right in your hand and inspires confidence with it's handling and fantastic build quality.It's been just over one year now and with all the incredible shots I've taken with this camera, my wife has just conceded that it was a great purchase.I'm not sure what will tempt me to trade up in the future. The D200 is perfectly intuitive, feels great, performs flawlessly, and takes amazing pictures. You can't ask for too much more than that.
it's great! if u put in the case can help u a lot! can reduce in my case 3 or 4 celcius degrees when i put it at max RPM... it's a kind of noisy
Amazon gives great service and delievery especially with this Pyle PLMRA400 WATT 4 Channelproof Marine/Car Amplifier. Easy to install, works great..good buy!
I bought this after experience with the larger DSLR pouch and reading reviews on this one. It does fit my new Olympus OM-D EM-5, but it is quite snug. With the kit 12-50 mm lens, there is some space at the end of the lens pocket, with the Oly M.Zuiko 40-150, the lens is pretty much up against the end of the pocket. Fastening the top flap is a bit tight, but you can do up both snaps if you stretch it a little. Again, the pouch gives some weather and impact protection to your camera, and is very compact, so the camera fits nicely in your backpack or bag. I always carry my camera with a cover on, just in case I bump into something or get a little mist. With a little practice, one can get the pouch off and on fairly quickly.However, I think I'll get an accessory grip for the OM-D and this pouch won't fit over the camera + grip. Probably get the D-midsize pouch in that case.The only reason it gets four stars instead of five is because although Op/Tech recommended this for the OM-D, it really isn't ideally fitted for it. If the top of the case had a little bit of a bulge to give the viewfinder a little more space, it'd be nearly perfect.Highly recommended, and made in the USA!
I have not used this product. It was recommended by my "so called" technical expert as a way to connect a 19" Apple Cinema Display to a 15" MacBook Pro. This cable will not work to do that. The ACD has a 30 pin male connection. The MacBook Pro has a 24 pin female connection.Nothing against this product I have not tried it. This is just a warning to those who have the two items above and a questionable tech resource
What can I say they are patch cables. Works like they are supposed to and good price.
Cheap and value priced: About $200.00 retail less than comparable LCD TVs but you get what you pay for.Decent picture: However, you MUST use the video or component inputs to get a good picture. The "ant" input is horrible and will show every flaw in your cable connection. I did not see anything wrong with my tube TV until I replaced it with this one, then I immediately saw ghosts and noise. I ended up replacing my cable run to the bedroom with quad-shielded cable and upgraded my splitters from standard cable to the digital bandwidth variety which provided the increased bandwith that is necessary to provide the best possible digital cable reception (there's also splitters designed for HD as well). I cannot overstress the importance of making sure that your "splitter" matches your type of cable service (e.g., standard, digital or HD) to receive the best possible picture from your new set. In addition, the viewing angles are extremely limited. You must be "dead-on-center" to get a good picture. Even the slightest deviation (from center) will "wash-out" the picture. In my case, that's not a problem because my TV is viewed from a fixed location in the bedroom and never have a need to look at it from an angle. And finally, this TV must be viewed from a reasonable distance to get a flaw-free picture (even with a pristine cable connection). From what I've read, LCD TVs are not as good at processing quick scene changes and sometimes the lag is noticable; however, at the proper viewing distance, those lags become tolerable. In my case, I had to push the new LCD TV back an additional 2 feet (from where I had my 19 inch tube set) to get those lags to a tolerable level. This TV has a 12ms response time and the better LCDs have an 8ms response time. I don't know if that makes a difference for TV reception but I do know that it will make a big difference if you attempt to use this as a PC monitor and one of your kids trys to play a top-end game. Also, I have heard that Olevia support is basically non-existant or difficult to reach so consider a supplemental warranty if available for a reasonable price. And finally, one of the most important pieces of information you'll need. To turn the TV "on or off" from your universal cable remote control, you can use the code for an LG brand TV which is "0056."In summary, I can't make any final recommendations because I have no basis for comparison as this is my first-ever LCD TV. However, I can tell you that my wife "loves it" so I guess all the extra work "paid-off" in the end.
I just bought this Griffin RoadTrip for my girlfriend's 30G Video IPOD and it is amazing. After trying and returning 2 other FM transmiters, I was grateful to have found this one. The charcoal color perfectly matches the interior of her car and it snuggly holds her IPOD without any movement. I loved the fact that there were so many attachments to fit any size IPOD, I would highly recommend this product to anyone with an IPOD.
If you have a heavy camera like the Sony R1 you should get one of these, it really helps if you go out for long walks with your camera. It's kinda itchy if you use it in your neck, tough.
Fast, quiet and works as advertised. The only thing that bugs me royally is its bright always-on orange light. For this, minus one star. Especially distracting in a darkened room to watch video. Otherwise, overall am pleased with its operation which I'm using for Mac OSX Time Machine.
I bought it based on other Amazon reviews and the price. I figured for the price, if it is mediocre then so be it. But, actually, I'm quite happy with its performance and quality. I specifically wanted it to scan in an extensive photo library as a way of fulfilling a New Year's resolution to finally organize all those years' of pictures. It is serving this purpose quite well.
CAT6 running on my GB network as expected. I punched down half running my network to every room in my home. Streaming music, movies and photos daily. I do daily backups directed to 2 NAS boxes, large number GB's, and runs smooth. One SBS2K3 server, one WHS2K10, 2 NAS boxes D-Links, 4 laptops, 1 Media Center PC, and 2 MAC Pro's. No issues so no complaints. Very well built.
I use this product to eliminate slack cables. The effect is not so many tangled cords behind the tv. This product has a great recoil action.
I Have had this camera for 12 monthes and I am well mad up with It and every thing It dus.
I was skeptic after reading the previous reviews but decided to try the unit, Received it in good time, set it up and it has worked perfectlly. I guess some of the people that have had trouble with it just didn't read how to set it up. I've had no problems with it.
I have a MacBook which does not have much volume on its audio so I was looking for external speakers to get a boost. With these plugged in and both the computer and the speakers at full volume, it is not any louder than the MacBook itself. The quality of the MacBook audio is as good as these speakers and maybe better. All in all, a waste of money in my view.
Hitachi makes a great plasma. You honestly don't need to accept full 1080P inputs. Anyone that says you need true 1080P doesn't understand how HD signals work. I've had this one for over 6 months and looks great. Extremely bright picture. Glare is actually the only problem but this is true for all plasma. As long as light isn't shining directly off the screen you won't notice it however.
I am very pleased with my product. I am glad i was able 2 find this cartridge 4 my brother m300 typewriter that i've had since the late 80's. It was a hard product 2 find here in town but now im pleased 2 say i will be 4ever purchasing this product through amazon. THANKYOU
i really enjoyed this camera. it worked very well and i always got perfect pictures. the only problem was that the film got stuck in it and since it uses new advanced film, we couldn't just open it up and pull the film out. i am now planning on trying once more with the advanced film by purchasing the c700 zoom camera from kodak.
I read all the reviews but thought I would try this bargain anyway. Well, the reviews are very accurate. Sure the picture is good and sound quality is decent - if you can get the stupid thing to play! From start the player did not work properly. It would get stuck, skip, etc. I had to play around with the remote for a while before it would work. In the car - FORGET ABOUT IT! Hanging verticall in the included case (as pictured on the box) the player would not work at all. It would just spin and spin continuously. Even when held on the lap at a 90 degree angle it would stall and skip. I just returned mine to Target for a full refund. DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I MADE - DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.
Years ago I had a USB hub that would charge devices even when the computer was off. When it died I looked for a replacement and was unable to find anything that worked. With this adapter, my A/C supplied USB hubs now charge my iPhone and iPad 2 even when the computer is off or disconnected from the hubs. I can finally turn my computer off at night and still charge my devices. I made a second purchase to have two extra just in case these adapters die and the manufacturer stops making the adapter.
I bought these for my iPad, and was very excited about them. My excitement and expectations grew when I received them...the packaging is first rate and just screams quality product inside. Unfortunately, as I went through the fitting process, I was extremely disappointed with the sound quality...they were tinny and somewhat biased to the left side. I was sure that they had a short or bad connection. I called Monster and they gave me the choice of exchanging them through Amazon or directly through them...since I already had them on the phone I elected to go through Monster. They e-mailed me a return label and I sent them back...a week or so later my new set arrived. This time they sounded AMAZING. Stunningly rich lows and shimmering highs. I wish that they had been right the first time of course, but I have to give credit to Monster's customer service, and I couldn't be more happy with the sound quality.
Received the Corsair Flash drive not working at all, I was told by Amazon that I was unable to return the item because I was past the time period for a return. I had to order a new one from another company and it worked fine with no problems at all. I guess that it was just luck of the draw that I had gotten a bad one from Amazon.
Do not buy Sumsung SyncMaster monitors. I bought a 913v and the thing went black after about a year of use. I troubleshooted it but something failed inside. Samsung obviously cut corners with this waste of a monitor. F rating. U for useless.
I love this product, but kind of curious why there is a remote. But overall a great buy. I am very satisfied.
This card does exactly what it is intended to do. However, don't think that you are going to get the same transfer speeds as a good SD (as opposed to microSD).I've been using high-speed SD cards in my digital camera, enjoying almost instant write times. Finding myself in a pinch for more storage, I swapped in this card and found myself waiting a few seconds between shots.Of course, if you are using it for storage on your mobile device, it's well suited to the task.
Saw this battery, and my original Canon battery is on it's way out, so ordered it, and it seems to work just fine in my old Canon XT. The price was reasonable, and the battery is rated more than the original. Will try it out over the next few months and follow up on a review then.
I bought this unit to play my music on my deck, while my PC is in the basement. Guess, I cannot hear what is played on the deck while I'm in the basement. I can see the title - but it is not the same...The utility which Linksys provides with the unit does not allow a concurrent playback on a PC and the Bridge. I cannot believe they intentionally made it this way! The software must be enahanced to allow a concurrent playback on a PC and the Bridge. Even more, the software should ask what audio source should be used ( e.g. WAVE, MINI, MIC tec.).
Great sound, good solid construction and cable. 1/4 adapter screws onto phones instead of just plugging in (much safer connection). A great pair of professional headphones.
The machine is okay except when you rewind it makes a grinding noise,also the foot pedal doesn't let you rewind anymore. Otherwise its fine
I just got my camra today! It's the cutest thing ever. It's smaller than the rest of the camra's on the market. The 4.0 mega pix is a plus too! WOW I love it. It's smaller than my cell phone. You should get it too!
I dont have the connection problem most have experienced, ie, my connection disconnecting very often. Mine stays up, BUT, only connects at an impressive 1.0 Mbps. I have tried everything, removing everything, keeping my connection free,... NO use. My other PC's around the house, All WIRELESS, connect at 54.0 Mbps. But I have used other brands. I bought this for the price, and boy do I feel stupid. D-Link, Im glad I spent a little money now to know not to spend more on anything that bears your name. What a shame.
I've used Sandisk cards in several models of Canon cameras without any trouble. They offer fast read/write speeds, they've held up well to frequent use, and have never faltered, even in extreme temperatures. I've tried other brands but find these to be the most consistent and dependable. Highly recommended!
I purchased more than just the plug. I purchased a complete call center suite. I had difficulty finding all the documentation and where to get customer service. After many tries, I connected with a great customer service representative and my problems (configuration) were solved. For Jabra/GN, use the telephone first and then the website if you need supplemental information.Here are their support numbers:For assistance with your GN products, please call our Support Specialists at 800-826-4656, press 2, and then option 2 again for office products. I was connected within a few minutes and my problem was resolved withing 5 minutes. My only concern is why did it not work directly out of the box like most products that I buy. The suite was purchased as such so it should have worked as soon as I plugged in the analog line.
I bought the WD My Book premium Edition 500GB 2.0/Firewire External Hard Drive about a month ago. My laptop's hard drive was nearly full. I wanted to get something with a firewire option, but didn't want to pay $200. I found this one for $138 with tax and shipping. I think for the price you are getting a great product. It's worked fine to back up my laptop. I do use "Backup" for my mac instead of the program that comes with the hard drive.I have read reviews that people have had it crash after several months. So far it works fine. Hopefully it stays that way!
In terms of effectiveness for its simplicity and convenience, this item is unbeaten. It will greatly improve your flash photos without having to carry complex and bulky gadgets.
TV from DVD player, as I do, it is over-kill. Have cable signal which is clear and a 13&quot; TV screen which is very clear by reason of being small so it's not needed for my purposes. However do recommend it if you have super size screen TV and rad set ups. Good buy.
There is an AUX input on the satellite speaker. Usually, when you plug in something to an AUX, it cuts out the main line of sound... THIS SYSTEM DOESN'T! This is very good! In my case, I'm going to have my laptop and xbox 360 both plugged in at the same time, game sound blasting through at the same time I run pandora!
I can't really describe how I feel because I haven't been able to figure out how to use it. I really haven't taken the time to learn.
I got one of these recently from here at Amazon and it makes managing an Pod in a vehicle easier.Not only an iPod, bit it will accept a cell phone, a blackberry, a MD player and most pocket electronics. What's handy about it is the settable padded jaws that lock a device in their grasps without scratching. Also the flexible shaft is tight, yet easily adjustable.The suction cup base is inadaquate for most vehicle surfaces except a windshield. The suction cup locking lever breaks off easily:( Yet if you are clever like I, you can fabricate a mounting plate of your own and use mini screws on that base to permanently attach the unit to a convenient spot in your vehicle.
I've had this clock for just over a month and I love it. All I did was put battaries in it (2-AAs) and turn it on. It comes with a module that you sit outside during initialization (also requires 2-AA batts). The module gathers all of the time/weather info including timezone and sends it to the clock automatically. Its well made and attractive, the perfect accent for any office or SOHO.
These headphones do not have a sound that one would expect. While they are very flat in their response, they also have almost no ability to reproduce the lower bass frequencies and even have a dull high-end. Comfort is decent, and the long cord is very handy. If you need a cheap set of monitoring headphones, these might be for you. However they are very odd looking for "street-wear" and would disappoint most people who want good quality sound for listening.There just isn't a good set of "cans" that have great sound and are cheap. Look at the Sony MDR-V6 and you likely won't be buying another pair again!
I read the reviews of this product prior to me buying it. One or two of them raised some concerns, but I obviously ordered it anyway.My experience... Installed in a snap, just follow the directions (don't use it through a power strip, UPS, etc.) & it only took 60 seconds to get it working. It came with a utility with a few tools. One particular tool that I liked is that it shows signal quality/strength just like a 802.11b connection. The prodcut claims "14mb Max" throughput. According to this tool I'm getting 9.5mb with excellent signal quality (about 80-85%).Overall... The product works excellent for what it was designed for, i.e. low speed LAN connection. It certainly does not have near the performance of a 100mb LAN.
Purchased looking to extend USB 2.0 ports and also get memory card reading hardware. It worked great on my machine for about a month, then I started having problems with it. Windows would not recognize it and I had to play around with plugging it into other ports hoping Windows would recognize it again. I stopped using it.Later I ended up getting a new PC. So I thought I would try it again. It worked great for about a month, then it caused my PC to hang on boot up when the BIOS was initializing the USB controllers. If I rebooted with it disconnected, then it would start fine. When I attached it running Windows, it was again unrecognized.Strongly suggest finding a better memory card reader. This one is not worth the money.
Pros far outweight the cons.Device is pitched as "a/v streaming tablet" for kitchen, bedroom, living room, etc. It MORE than delivers on this promise. Email and some bluetooth support is currently lacking (only wireless mouse/keybd currently supported) but this will be fixed soon.Skype is coming in next few months. Big win there.Hardware feature:1. 2-way infrared learning remote.It's now my primary remote control. Layout are fairly editable but not where it s/be...this is easily fixable though. Unlike what other reviews stated...it is easy to incorporate support for new devices...you can download remote control config files from lirc.org.2. Backlit keypadNice for being in bed at night.3. d-pad and thumbwheelAbsolutely best way to scroll/page thru sites.4. 2xUSB, 1xNTSC A/V outAn MMC/SD would be nice...but expandability is there already.5. 20GB HD and 256MB RAMAs an engr geek...I would like to see more...but for a/v streaming and other tasks this is totally adequate.6. i386 compatibleThis means you can just download RedHat FC4 i386 binaries and they just work. They may not integrate with desktop perfectly...but works great nonetheless.Software features:1. Streams darn near EVERY video/audio format. Only esoteric realplayer sites don't work...yet. Everything else (Sirius Satellite, Shoutcast) work flawlessly.2. Built-in email sucks...but I easily downloaded Thunderbird and it is now where I want it to be.3. Desktop (tabbed folder) paradigm needs some development...but it is fine for intended tasks (streaming a/v).4. Support for Java 1.5!! This only means something to geeks and those wanting to stream from sites which have applets (Sirius Satellite). As a java developer...this is just too cool. First time J2SE is on pda form factor.This is an awesome device that I've been using daily since purchase. I have since CANCELLED my several newspaper subscriptions as I now read/stream from pad....this saves me just under $1K yearly for subscriptions.The device is so versatile and perfectly sized...you will soon want to take it in car with you and mount it on dash with bluetooth gps, etc. With enhanced bt support coming...you'll soon be doing just that!
This fan works great. It's very quiet and the LED's are very bright. Only drawback was no grill. But the price was right, and you can get a grill for it cheap enough. Great service from seller too. As always AMAZON rocks!!Coz N Fx (&iquest;)
The Meade Series 4000 Super Pl&ouml;ssls are an improvment over the 3000 series Pl&ouml;ssls. The 12.4mm is used for medium-high power observing on most telescopes. This eyepiece offers a magnification of 101x on an ETX90 or 161x on a 2000mm focal length telescope like the LX90.
I attached this to my laptop and then ran it to my flatscreen TV so that my TV becomes my laptop screen. In conjunction with my SVGA cable, it allows me to use my laptop from across the room from my TV.
I agree, ink is ink. The price here is better than the big box stores, and it ships free which mercifully keeps me out of the big box stores.
SONY has manufactured their cord with a propreitary connection so that you have to order directly from them. Most cords can be purchased for about $7 locally in stores but SONY's has to be ordered. Amazon had the best price on this item and it works great but it is annoying that you have to purchase a SONY original part.
I have tried several cases for many of my electronics. This is by far one of my favorite cases. I purchased this for my Google Nexus 7 tablet. The case offers stylish and affordable protection for your tablet. The synthetic leather has stood up well to months of being tossed into a backback. It has retained its color and suppleness, and remains comfortable to hold. The closure string has also held up to my surprise and continues to keep my tablet sealed safely inside the envelope.I would recommend this case to any tablet owner who is not interested in a folio or keyboard combination case and prefers to hold their tablet case-free when using.
Easy to install, holds the monitor firmly. But for some reason even though the bracket is perfectly level the monitor is NOT level. Very odd.
I loved the form factor and the appearance, but was unpleased with the murky quality to the sound. We attempted to adjust the output to no avail with CDs, radio, and iPOD inputs. We'll be trying again, but not with Teac.
I purchased on 9 months ago. First one was DOA (well, it partially worked, but wouldn't switch and the video was terrible.) The replacement worked great... That is until after 9 months, when it completely died (and it only has a 90 day warranty.) The lights light up (sometimes), but all I get out is busts of video ever few seconds.Other people's blurry video is likely the result of connecting both the compisite and S-VIdeo.While I really loved it while it was working, I'd never buy another Sima product again.
I was looking for a high end CD player that would also play DVDs, and the MP3 feature sold me on this unit.Having said that, the sound is great, and that was my primary concern/criteria for buying this unit. But, there are a couple of inconveniences that bother me about its day-to-day operation.First of all, you have to load all cds into the machine from one position on the tray. Of course, this is not difficult, but its a pain when you're trying to cue up multiple discs for on the fly dj-ing...Secondly, there is a pretty long gap btwn reading one disc and the next, so that you'll never get a smooth transition from one disc to the next...The shuffle feature is pretty weak...you can choose btwn shuffling all tracks on one disc or all tracks on one disc at a time, or shuffling all discs where it plays 2 tracks at a time from each disc. I thought that was kind of subpar.And finally, the controls associated with repeating discs are also weak. you can choose between one disc at a time, one disc over and over or all discs over and over, but not all discs once with a hard stop at the end of disc 5.I listen to that clean, crisp sound, and that still puts a smile on my face.
I have a [$$$] 24" monitor running 1920x1280 screen resolution at high refresh rates.. When I recently broke a pin on the video cable for it, I purchased the best cable they had, for some [$$$] at my local computer store. The image was blurred, with 3 or 4 ghost images a quarter inch off each other.I immediately found this cable on Amazon, ordered it overnight, and took that other cable back -- for the refund it deserved. Now my image is back to one - no ghosts, no fuzziness. This cable seems 3 times thicker than the one I returned. And the screws are easy to use for my big old fingers. Sweet.
When I received this tube w/ built in amp, I took one look at the shot-ee workmanship and cursed my choice to go skimpy on the name-brand quality. The entire product has the feel that it was assembled in a garage (the amp has cheap plastic parts that move around easily, I'm afraid they will break off!) I installed it and ended up troubleshooting why the hell the remote lead wouldn't turn on the amp like it should for about 4 hrs! I never got the damn remote lead to work right. It works great when it's connected to the main power, which is always on, but that's not a working solution! Do count on Pyle support, it's under construction!, they've been around for how long now? STAY AWAY FROM THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE PEOPLE!, I've owned SAS Bazooka before. Buy a Bazooka base tube or a quality product like that, stay clear of Pyle! Pyle (of you know what!)
This Camera is really a good one to use and handle, the dial mode selection is very easy. The kit serves its purpose, we can keep 4 rolls and a battery in the side pouch, which I feel is more than enough for a normal photographer. Pictures are crystal clear, very neat and perfect images, no shadding or patches. The Zoom buttons are in a comfortable place, which makes the user to focus very easily, unlike other cameras. It is worth the money you pay for the Camera which comes with Free Kit. It is rated one among the best in the Consumer reports
I rented the 70-300mm, 100-400mm, and this 300mm for hand held bird photography. This lens was the best by far. It is super sharp and blew away the 70-300mm and is much lighter than the 100-400mm, which makes it possible to get sharp images hand held. Also, it takes the new 1.4x extender quite well. I use it as just the 300mm for forest birding and with the 1.4x for shore birding.
I have been contemplating whether to buy a decked-out 19-20" LCD or the Samsung LCD TVs that the XBOX booths are using for the last 2-3 months.Came across this Ferrari monitor, and since I have been looking at the Samsung 23 and 26 inch TVs, my price sensitivity has been inflated and felt dropping ~$550-600 for a 20inch LCD was acceptable.Given that I wanted a dual functioning LCD and TV, the Ferrari really appealed to me. I was about to order it, but I'm glad I poked around on A9 for more reviews.- This monitor, according to many review sites, (and many from other continents), HAS a TV tuner built in. This is great since I would've been able to plug in my DVD player, etc, and living in a 400 sq ft apt, it's ideal for me.- But the REALITY = North America models DOES NOT have the TV inputs built in. Why the reason Acer removed them, I do not know. It's a shame, because I was this close to buying it. Looks very attractive, regardless, but without the TV functionality, $570-$600 is too much to drop just for a nice chassis, paint job, and the Ferrari emblem.I'm going for the Samsung instead sometime soon.Acer America - you should do more market R&D; first before deciding to pull the TV tuner/input feature.
I love this! I take it with us whenever we are traveling by auto, and to dialysis to pass the time. The picture quality is wonderful. Although it has to be tilted the right way during sunlight hours. The sound volumn could be a bit better when not using the earphones, but overall I am very pleased with my purchase.
I'm sure there are better more expensive crimp tools available but this is great for me. Doesn't feel cheap and should last if I'm not too rough on it. Take note that the two blades on one side that barely don't meet are for stripping flat cable, and the cutting blade is on the other side by itself. Took me a while to notice. Of course don't bite down all the way on the cable when you're stripping it because different thicknesses and all, just score around the outside of the jacket and it should break when you pull it, the blades are pretty sharp.
We're very happy with this TV; fits exactly into the space we had available, nice bright picture, easy to set up and use.
I orginally purchased a memory card on ebay. Thinking that they are all pretty much the same thing... wrong. After installing the ebay purchased card computer would not work, Could not return card as per sale agreement. Came to Amazon and purchased Crucial Memory Card. Product was Shipped on time and worked right away. Very satisfied.
Perfect substitute for the Alpine KCA-121B cable. Amazon's price is the same as Alpine's retail price, but I didn't feel like running around town looking for the Alpine cable. After you install it, make sure to activate the AUX output in the head unit's setup menu.
I have owned palmpilots and visors. This one is really easy and simple to use. I am not real thrilled about the charging aspect of it. I forget to charge it at night. Other than that, it is good for teh price if you need just the basics.
I have purchased this media blindly for my TDK 440N and Sony DRU-530A. Fortunately the media works 100% on both my writers. They are very reliable too because I never had any coaster that people are talking about here on both my machines. Its well worth the money.As a word of advise to those having coasters, check your writers, upgrade to the latest firmware, defrag your PC and as much as possible, when burning, dont do anything else on PC. I have burned close to a thousand DVD-Rs already and I can say I am quite an expert on coasters.One cannot go wrong with Ridata. Same quality as the much more expensive Ritek.
Good player with very good build quality. Seems to have decent battery life. Screen relatively small by current standards. I really like the BBE sound processing/surround, which is adjustable....far as I know, still the only player with this. If one likes rock music/electric guitars this at least IMHO is good.....sort of enhances the guitars and decreases the vocal level in the mix..hard to explain, but can turn off in any event. No stop switch but pause swith there. Can record from FM. Shows up in windoze as another drive, don't need any stupid software to move your stuff onto it. If somebody has a big collection of music mp3/wma and no corporate control this is a good deal. Folders arranged like a windows/dos format, which I like. I like the sound.No belt clip or case, if you get lucky you might find one here or on the net somewhere. The joystick is annoying...difficult to fast forward without skipping to the next song...not good for podcasts with commercials. Annoying cheap/flimsy sub pack you have to attach at the bottom to charge or move files. This and the fast-forward thing are HIGHLY ANNOYING.
I am always pleased with Amazon orders, they arrive quickly. I have ordered many items from Amazon so far no complaints.
This cable does everything an HDMI cable should and it doesn't cost 40-60 dollars. Definitely recommend this over the pricier cables.
$9 less than Target for the exact same product and when Prime it came it two days, can't go wrong.
Purchased this for my wife for Christmas. It seems to recognize her voice more than mine. Still a few words like "yogurt" and "waffles" that the product voice recognition has a hard time with. Overall - still a good purchase and convenient for grocery shopping.
I have noticed some change in the quality of the pics, but with a bounce flash, the change has been subtle. Better if the flash has been directly aimed at the subject. It also tends to fall off easily. I think it is overpriced (can't cost more than 15 cents to produce).
I was pleasently surprised...the gray on top was darker and the bottom was a deep red color insted of the light gray. I love Red. I had one in gray and just wore it out so I needed a replacement. I use it in my graphic design work. It is great.
Hesitated taking this HP Deskjet 6940 out of the box, because I dredded hooking up to my two desktops and one wireless laptop. Well, once I got started, the printer was able to install itself fairly easily - yea, there were a couple glitches and it took me a couple days to get all three on-line - but it all works very well. I would recommend this printer for small home networks.
I bought the SD110 camera, and since I live in Hawaii, I HAD to have the underwater housing for it. This housing is great, because it allows you to use all the function buttons while the camera is protected in the housing.You can power up the camera, shoot, zoom, change modes and do everything but change the battery, change the memory card and upload your pics onto a computer while the camera is sealed up.I was able to take lots and lots of underwater and surf pictures and movies with this camera. And I was very happy with the results.I treat my gear pretty rough, I was in the water almost every day, not cleaning it all the time and although the housing did get scratched and a little banged up, it still worked great, and it didn't affect the quality of my photos.Then one day while rescuing a swimmer in distress, the camera was knocked off my kayak into the ocean. I went back a few minutes later to search for it. But was unable to find it....I was really bummed.Four months later, a friend of a friend is diving in the same area that I lost the camera, and saw something wedged in the reef, encrusted with coral and alge. He pulled it out and took it back up on the boat-it was a digital camera in the housing. When he opened up the housing and took out the camera.....it powered right up !!!!So he took a few shots on the boat and then took the camera home. He showed it to his friend, and they flipped through the pictures as he told him the story of finding it. One of the pictures that I had taken on the day I lost it, was an underwater self portrait. When my friend saw that: he knew who's camera it was !!!So he calls me...and tells me the story. I was amazed. We figured that the camera and housing had been lying on the bottom for four months in over twenty feet of water, and there had been a few storms that had produced some very large surf in that area, so it had likely taken a beating. But it still maintained its water tight integrity. We were all very amazed at how durable it turned out to be !!I had already replaced the camera with the Canon S500 and it's dedicated housing (mostly so I could get higher resolution photos). After uploading the photos onto my computer, I let the guy who found it keep it. He has cleaned up the housing, and it stays still water tight, the only thing wrong with it (besides a little surface crud on the exterior of the casing), is that a few of the buttons are jammed and so they do not work (the zoom, shutter and power buttons are fine). But not bad at all for a camera that had been on the bottom of the ocean for several months.
This is the most comfortable earphones I've used (especially for the price I paid). The sound quality is excellent!! I will purchase an extra set, just to have. I definitely recommend this!!!
This record player looks and runs good except for one flaw. The needle head doesn't have enough weight to it so some of my records makes the needle bounce uncontrollably. I had to tape a nickel to it. I would suggest a turntable with a little better quality if you plan on playing records regularly. Otherwise a good bang for the buck.
I purchased my PQI I-Stick about 6 months ago. It works great. I haven't had a single problem with the stick itself. It even works perfect under Windows XP, Windows 2000, Linux, and Mac OS 10.4. The size is the only thing that can be annoying. Because it is so small, the stick can be easily misplaced and lost. If you have trouble keeping track of little stuff, either use the credit card holder, a lanyard attached to the cap, or don't bother.
Works perfectly. Easy to use. Easy to see. Don't waste your money on a more expensive GPS system.
ok well the first problem i had was when i ordered the red 9mm full metal jackets and received pink lmao. I sent them an email and DealsOnWheels told me that i was allowed to keep the pink ones and they also sent me a black one and appologized so kudos to them.The headphones themselves block out alot of sound and the fact that they make any sound while you shake the chord doesnt really bother me at all. Sound quality is decent but compared to my old skullcandys which i payed less for they can't go as loud. But they do go loud enough... i suppose these will help me a little to keep my hearing a little longer ;]They also seem pretty durable because of the way they are made, my old skullcandy headphones broke because i dropped them from my pocket and someone stepped on them and these seem like they might be able to take that beating, or at least hopefullyi would say that these headphones are pretty good and if they last me a long enough time then i would totally reccomend these to a few people.
I just purchased this camera about a month and a half ago and I love it. I got a new boyfriend so just like my new toy I take so many pictures of him and they all come out great. Also I take pictures of my family and myself. I originally purchased the camera because I'm a graphic design student and we use alot of pictures and photography in our work. I don't want to deal with licensing issues with stock photography and I can avoid all that by taking my own pictures. This camera is great, I thought I would want a camera of more than 4 megapixels but the 3.2 megapixels are very crisp. I have not yet printed any pictures from this camera because but I'm sure I will once I return back to school. So I can't really comment on how the pictures look when printed.I only rated it 4 stars because I think the Optical Zoom [works too slowly]. It's only 2x and that's not too good when you are trying to take some pictures of something far away. Also it takes a long time for when you press the shutter until it actually takes the picture. My boyfriend, his family and I went to this spectacular fireworks show this past 4th of July holiday and the camera took to long to take the pictures of the fireworks. I mostly just have pictures of the black night sky. The only way I could get any thing of the fireworks was to just record it with the movie mode. I also wish I had a bigger card so I could have gotten more than just the Fireworks Finale.Other than that this is a great camera and really easy to use. My three year old nephew can use this camera. He runs around taking pictures of everything using the crisp LCD screen as a viewfinder.
I have been using Zip disks for over 6 years now. 98% of the time, me and my colleagues use 100MB disks, and the rest of the time we use 250MB. I have never seen anyone use 750MB disks, and have never seen any computer with a 750MB Zip drive (except the one I own). That means most people would never use this drive for transferring stuff between computers. The only reason for getting this drive is if you want to back up your own files, but that can be done much better using CDs and DVDs. Besides its limited use, this 750MB drive can read from but not write to 100MB disks, which can be quite inconvenient at times. On the other hand, a 250MB drive can read from and write to both 250MB and 100MB disks. So, you may be better off getting a 250MB Zip drive.
Best garage opener I've ever put up, and there have been a few. It is very quiet, the installation was not difficult or time consuming. I don't understand why some people have had problems with the cable tension device, it was a straight forward installation. I do wish the shaft coupler was set up with bolts having socket heads instead of allen heads, which were awkward to get at and tighten up. Perhaps they did this so people would not over-torque the bolts as the 12-14 ft/lb spec is not much and I'm guessing most people do not have a torque wrench to use and just guess at the level. One problem I did have was in re-engaging the door after using the emergency release. After using the release you must take the door to a full closed position (manually) in order for the unit to re-engage the door. I would highly recommend using a quality surge suppressor strip on the electrical feed to protect the unit from electrical spikes and surges. Great opener if it stands the test of time.
Sounds like my microphone is in the bottom of a hole in the ground. As cheap as it is do not expect anything and you will be ok with what you get.
Sound quality is awesome. I was looking for good sound quality costing around $50 and didn't care much for the look and feel. So this one turned to be great for me. You can pretty much hear and feel all instruments. Same songs sounds so different and richer in this. Not so sturdy or stylish ...Who cares.. you just forget about it when you put it on....
Good value, it does what I need it to do- move data from my floppies onto a "new" medium that will also be replaced in a few more years!
This cable is a tight fit like other reviews have said. I measured the cable with a micrometer and while the width looks good, it is clearly a couple thousands of an inch thicker than Apple's own product. [edit 1/9/13 - the syncing problem description that makes up the balance of this paragraph was solved with an iMac reboot but I am leaving it in here for completeness] I also found that while the phone will charge via the cable, it won't sync reliably. Generally the sync process (conducted on a desktop iMac using the USB port on the keyboard with iTunes 11) would get to the 3rd or 4th step and then pop up a dialog that said the connection to the phone had been lost. The phone was still there in the sidebar in iTunes. I was also unable to transfer content (songs) to the iPhone - the ID of the song would appear in the iPhone library but it would always be grayed out - pending transfer. I bought 4 of these cables and only tested one, I didn't open the other three. I have returned these 4 and bought 3 original Apple cables and 3 Amazon Basic lightening cables. So I'll see how the Amazon Basic product does. Frankly, these BoxWave cables aren't that much cheaper than the Apple products and just a couple of dollars less than the Amazon Basic.[edit 1/9/13]After restarting my iMac I found the Boxwave cable would sync. I tested it repeatedly and it synced every time, just as fast as the Apple cables. Why a reboot made a difference I have no idea. These tests involved me plugging the cable in, syncing, and unplugging, changing something on the phone (e.g. take a picture), plug it in, sync, unplug, etc. After doing this maybe 4 or 5 cycles the "jacket" pulled off the iPhone end of the connector while I was trying to unplug it from the phone. I'll try to post a picture. So while I will raise my rating to 3 stars since I have found the cables do sync, the fact that they are a very tight fit and the jacket pulled off the plug means that I will still return them.I have received the Amazon Basic cables today and they fit nicely, not quite as smooth as the Apple cables but very similar and they charge and sync fine.
Ok, just got this in the mail a day or two ago and I absolutely love it. It fits my 5th gen so beautifully and I love the little charm holder....it's a beautiful color with a soft texture and I was surprised that the wheel is also covered by the case (I couldn't tell from the picture). My only negative it the arm band thing on the back, yeah, didn't like that...but all in all I really love this product!
This ipod dock has been great., We bought a portable cd/radio/ipod player that required a an adapter for our 1st generation Nano. The ipod can actually stand up in this radio as opposed to juts plugging it in. It keeps the ipod safer and we can put it anywhere. Sadly, the ipod itself should have come with some of these as should have the radio.
THE UNIT CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND THE THE DETAIL SUCKS/ I HAD AN AUDIOVOX FOR 2 YEARS AND NEVER HAD ABIT OF TROUBLE. I ONLY DECIDED TO GET THIS BECASE IT WAS CHEAPER THAN A NEW BATTERY.
It works. Found out the original cable was long enough I just needed the GM adapter for my aftermarket stereo for it to fit in properly.
Though I was impressed by the basic function of these speakers, the sound quality and speaker quality was disappointing. It was Mother's day, I was strapped for cash and I saw these on sale so they fit the bill. I thought the range was o.k. I didn't expect the world from these as I only needed the signal to carry about 30 feet. The biggest downside was sound quality. Basically, the sound wasn't too bad until the night time came. When the air got heavy and damp, the speaker bass became muffled and distorted to the point where we had to turn them off. I did bring them with camping and plugged them into the laptop in the camper, that was kind of nice, but I didn't need a cordless application for that situation. I'm kind of a quality guy and if I had to do it again, I would spend the money to get something that is a lot more versatile.
Underlying the Adesso name is Cirque. That's the company who originally introduced the touch pad mouse design to the PC market. I had a keyboard with one of these pads back in the Windows 98 days. It worked great. I loved it. As I migrated to Windows 2000, problems developed. The cursor lagged behind my commands to move it. I figured it was my computer causing the lag. I had to get another mouse.Time has passed and I now dual boot Windows XP and Windows Vista. Thought I'd try one of these Smart Cats again because I missed it and now they even have a scroll function.Unfortunately, there is still the lag problem. I move my finger on the pad and there's a half second delay before the cursor moves. Stop moving my finger on the pad and there's a half second or so while the cursor must catch up. The scroll function is "choppy" and lags also.In the old days, I blamed Windows 2000 for the lag because it was a new operating system. Today, the same is happening with two newer computers using Windows XP and Windows Vista. Even the Adesso/Cirque hardware is newer. Lag is still there. The time lag is just too annoying.Maybe the problem is the PS/2 connection? There's more bandwidth and faster transfers using USB so I would look to the USB version for sale on Amazon and see what people say there.It saddened me to return this SmartCat. I think it's the best input device design ever created. I'm just waiting for Cirque to improve the implemenation. I want one of these that works. Maybe someday.
This stand works great on an iPad, Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch. I'd imagine it works just as well on any sort of tablet. I have been using it for a few weeks and I am impressed with how much more comfortable using a large tablet becomes when you have a good adjustable stand.My favorite part of the stand is the adjustability and how stable it can remain when you are lying in bed. I think the build quality is pretty good given the low price. I would not hesitate to buy another one if this unit wore out.
In the past I had always purchased the most inexpensive speaker systems I could find that were supposed to sound great. Now that I have the Z-5500 I'll never go back to the decent inexpensive speakers I've had in the past. About the only thing Logitech could and should do is make sure the speakers ship with the proper cables to take advantage of these speakers digital capabilities. Sure it sounds great set up direct but even better in digital.
I used to use Kodachrome 64 (we all did, back then) and thought life was good (there was that song by Paul Simon, you know). But when Velvia came out and pros discovered that it was really an ISO 40 film, only the die hards stayed with Kodak. I shoot nature and cars - these subjects respond very well to the bright, supersaturated colors of Velvia 50. Forget using it on people, but it's great for everything else. I have 100 rolls in the freezer because Fuji has stopped making it (or is about to). The replacement film, Velvia 100, is out but I have not tested it so I can't comment. But if I don't like the new film, I will switch to digital - that new Canon D5 looks like a winner.Update: I just came back from the Photo Show at the Javits Center in NYC and asked Fuji about the decision to get rid of Velvia 50. The simple answer was that they had to - issues such as environmental problems, cost, availability of materials all spelled the death of a great film. They offered me a few free rolls of the new 100 film (not the 100F which is awful). When I try it, I'll update the review.
This is yet another stunning piece of MXR equipment suitable for live performance. Ten designated bands of EQ adjustment with easy to use LED-lit sliders. Volume and gain faders, foot operated on-off push button control, all in MXR's typically rugged housing. Clean, effective EQing. Great for bringing out just the right frequencies on guitar, bass, keys, etc. Requires 18v negative center power. At $100 a perfectly functional to-the-point piece.
Fits, works as it should with no discernible loss in image quality. It'll give really nice contrast in deeply colored blue skies. I've also used it for an ad-hoc safelight in conjunction with an incandescent bulb, and it seemed to work perfectly in this capacity as well.
I COULDN'T ASK FOR ANY MORE IN A CAMERA. I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY AND TAKING PICTURES OF LANDSCAPES AND SO FORTH. THIS CAMERA DEFINATELY DOES MY PICTURES JUSTICE. I DID A SCHOOL ART PORTFOLIO PROJECT, CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL. nOT TO MENTION, THE MANY PICTURES OF MY BELOVED FAMILY AND FRIENDS! &lt;3
This little system has clean lines and very good sound for its size and cost. The speakers are well balanced and have a warm and comfortable midrange that makes the system easy on the ears. I use the system with a computer and a Dell 2405 FPW monitor. The composite video output is very sharp and together the two make for a nice desktop entertainment system. The price is right and the build quality is high. Audiophiles might find the power lacking, but for a desktop entertainment system the Philips MCD708 is a good choice.
Great It works and gives you the data you want. Horse power, 0-60,1/4 mile, braking distance. and the graphs for g's also helps with cornoring you know wher you max is and you can litterally see how fast you should take that same corner next time arround so properly used the gt1 does a really good job.
The product arrived in bad shape and it didn't work. The stereo was not reading CD, DVD, anything. I lost my money buying this product
i got the cybiko about 2 years ago and since i have bought 3 more for my sister and me i love it. it is the best toy ever made you can chat from 150 ft. to 300 ft. outdoors and you can download killer games well as of now you can not download games the program that you have to download will not let you besides you can not even get on the website right now they took the website off i have heard that the company cybiko has gone bankrupt and are no longer making cybikos and amazon is the only place i know that has them so i would get mine while i could because pretty soon you will not be able to get one already the cybiko extremes are rare and they are not even selling those anymore your rechargeable batterys are supposed to last 8-16 hours just thought i would metion that but all in all cybiko is the best toy you could ever buy for your child they will have hours of fun with it and the best part is that all of cybikos games,apps,and chat,email,etc services are free so you only pay for it once and you get hours of fun out of it i have had my ot one for two years and i still love it i will never grow out of cybikos i hope this has helped only thing else i can say is BUY A CYBIKO YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT I PROMISE YOU!!!
This monitor is absolutely perfect for a less expensive analog only LCD monitor. No bad pixels on my monitor were found. Perfect for my desktop. As long as I don't scroll! This monitor is hooked to my Dell 2 gHz Dimension 4400 with the Dell supplied garden variety OEM Nvidia graphics card. DURING scroll, using the NEC recommended screen size and latest NVidia drivers, the monitor really darkens all text colors on the screen. The more color, the more the darkening during scroll I see. Of course you can't read text during a scroll but what happens is that your eyes are jarred for a few seconds by the darkened flash of the screen. Most annoying. Not annoying enough however for me to send this monitor back because when the screen is at rest it is absolutely stunningly beautiful. At the recommended screen setting I switched to larger text size in the control panel which works better for me. Sadly my NVidia card will not allow THIS monitor to go to 640 x 480 which the monitor can easily do without much image downgrade, if any, because that definition is compatible with the screen LCD array, or at least that's what I've read. The monitor puts out very little heat. I understand that LCD monitors have a useful screen life of around five years. No problem for me since my PC power down settings put the monitor into sleep mode when I'm away. This monitor is worth a look if you want an LCD monitor from a name brand manufacturer at a less expensive price.
As indicated when I bought, these were shipped by Technology Galaxy. I bought two (black and blue).- Shipped by indicated company (Technology Galaxy)- They are "cables to go" and have the "quick release" as shown in picture and described.- Arrived several days earlier than stated- Appropriate packaging, and packaged/shipped together.- Inexpensive.- Nice to replace those 3-6ft cables with these 1 foot cables where they can used. Cleaned up my wiring basket.perfect buying experience.
This backpack is a great way to put all your lens and camera. I am yet to have enough items to fill up the empty spaces but I know when I get more equipment than I am surely in no position to worry not having any room to fit them. I even can fit my laptop. It's great! I recommend travelers to purchase this backpack. It's great looking too! I wouldn't mind using this for school.
Ipods are the coolest thing for storing music.You can hold over 1,000 songs!.And you can rate each of your songs and the ipode will tell you what songs are the 90`s.The ipod has four colors pink,green,gold and blue.The cool thing about ipods is that you can charge them and not have to keep buying batteries for your CD player.When you set up your ipod it takes to a web site where you can buy songs for 99 cents!.And also the ipod comes with a clip so you can clip your ipod to your belt and listen to music while you walk.The cost for the ipod may seem high but its worth the money.And also the ipod will tell you when it is low on power a sign with a picture of a battery with low juice will come up and it wont let you listen to music until you charge it for a few hours,After charging your ipod it will last for days.The head phones that come with the ipod are little phones for your ears instead of those big head phones you might use for yourCD player,And the phones are cool because you can put them in your pocket along with your ipod.And the ipod has a light in side the screen so you can listen to your music in the dark.When you get your ipod it may seem confusing SO USE YOUR INSTRUCTION GUIDE!.The ipod comes in a box with every thing you will need to get started.So have fun with your ipod.
LIFECAM LOOKS GOOD IN THE BOX AND THAT IS WHERE YOU SHOULD PROBABLY LEAVE IT BECAUSE IF YOU ARE RUNNING VISTA IT WILL NOT WORK. THE SOFTWARE WILL NOT RUN AND IF YOUR READ THE REVIEWS ON MICRO SOFT WEBSITE EVERYONE ELSE ON THERE WILL TELL YOU THE SAME THING. IT IS A WASTE OF $50.00. IT IS A DAMM SHAME THAT MICRO SOFT PUTS THINGS OUT ON THE MARKET AND THEY CAN'T EVEN MAKE THEM WORK RIGHT. THEY ARE RIPPING OFF THE PUBLIC. HOPEFULLY WHEN I UNINSTALL VISTA AND GO TO XP ALL!!!! MY PROBLEMS WILL GO AWAY. (STAY AWAY FROM VISTA)
It's an extension pole what can I say, It a little sloppy when fully extended but it does what I need and works like it supposed to. Shipping was as promised. No complaints.
I purshased my camcorder and it is great! You get all the standards for a low price. It's good for the beginning recorder and easy to use.
Can't say enough great things about my new Garmin 580. Volvo wanted $3,000 to replace their 5 year old technology in my 2002 Volvo S80. Check the economics Volvo. Bad business decision, oh wait they are a Ford company now...LMAO.Garmin is excellent for field sales traveling and gets me to 99% of the places I am looking for. Love the Bluetooth phone feature.
It's taking some trial and error to get the hang of it, but it will be worth it. Sound is very good, and the unit is not much larger than the usual clock radio. Most appealing is that we can now wake up to predictable and desirable music; not a blast of rap, an irritating ad, or some monotone from NPR. Well, OK. That still happens. As I said, we're still learning how to set it correctly. But it has worked once or twice already and we're hopeful...
The batteries are exactly the same if not better than original batteries that came with the phone. Much cheaper than buying them from Uniden. Great deal!!!
This product is light and easy to travel but the telescoping legs are not great. They make the table seem flimsy when fully extended.
Exactly what I needed. I lost my charger a while back, and it was impossible to find one anywhere. The one I did find was 30$!! So I got this one for 3$ and it got to me in 4 days! Free shipping even! Awesome! Fast and punctual. Just the way I like it. Product works perfectly!
This player is pretty good. Not really worth the money and the way things are going everything will be on memory sticks of some kind. I wouldn't buy this unless you have money that you don't know what to do with. If you do purchase this product be careful of the remote is a peice of junk and breaks easily.
Easy to use. We used this with the Midland LXT 480 2-way radios. The range we needed was approximately 1,000 yards and it worked very well.
Received this item fast and charged it right up. It holds the charge as well and long as our canon battery did when it was new. The price was right too.
Unlike the only other review of this product, I would not say that my experience was been as flawless. Despite having a Netgear router/wireless access point and Netgear PCI card for my "distant" PC, it took me hours to get this wireless range extender to work.The tech support finally helped me identify the problem and they were very patient, but I have to admit that it was frustrating and I felt like giving up several times.This booster cannot be installed in the most remote areas of your house. If the input from the bridge to the WGXB102 is a long distance, the IP address will not be recognized.I finally got it work by moving the WGXB102 closer and closer to the Ethernet bridge. This solved my considerable installation problems.That said, it does work. Just be aware that installation may not be as easy as implied in other reviews.
Im having a little trouble rolling back the papers but the stand is sturdy and works.
I understand this device was designed for low level, extended listening - and it just does what it was designed for. Up to around 10' x 10' space or slightly more, this small speaker is excellent with 2 to 3 listeners. More than that, the sound starts to attenuate or die down because of body absorption and you need to crank up the volume, then it begins to be un-pleasant at higher levels. If you have a much cluttered or wider listening space like a large sala or bigger, then don't expect this small speakers to perform. You may need a bigger diameter, larger speaker box from 50-watts rms or higher, especially if you plan to have many people at that space.I've been using my Bose Companion 2 for more than a year and I found no complain on the sound. But if you have a sound source with with no equalizer, you may find to have a lot of bass sound which may make your listening tiring and lacking on highs which is more prominent on voice. If treble/bass controls are integrated then this makes the device even more attractive, at least you can trim your hearing preferences.I agree with some comments that it lacked an on-off switch somewhere, I prefer on-off switch for any device. Also, I don't like the extension speaker connector, I like the spring-clip connectors found in many speaker devices, it feels more secure and reliable. The connector with this device seem to go off anytime soon, when you keep moving from one place to another.Construction is slim and light which is very excellent in limited spaces like table tops. Overall, I am satisfied with this speaker device in its own category. I prefer other products for really strong and clear sound, but with my need of small space, easy to set-up, extended listening, and a real companion anywhere else - Bose Companion 2 is a very good and reliable companion!
(Review originally posted Jan. 2004)PROS: Compact, quality construction, excellent image quality, solid adjustment controlCONS: Only if you're unfamiliar with zoom binos or high-power optics. Otherwise, none.THE BOTTOM LINE: Rugged. Sharp. Excellent choice for a wide range of power in a light, small piece of quality gear. Other options are better suited for dim or lengthy surveillance. Superb choice.Nikon is an excellent choice for any optical gear. These binos are solidly built. The focus, diopter, zoom, and eye-span adjustments all have an appropriate level of resistance (not too loose or too stiff). The image is free of appreciable spherical aberrations at all magnifications and is crisp to the edge. Light transmission is as expected for that much glass (i.e., less than a fixed-power pair of binos). If you really know optics, you can tell that the Japanese glass characteristically favors a slightly softer image picking up more green and blue hues than does German glass (like Swarovski, Zeiss, or Steiner, which tend to transmit ultra-sharp images favoring reds and yellows... partly attributable to lens coatings).I bought my pair used from a gentleman who had used them for archery competitions. I am a Marine sniper and was a hunting guide for several years, so I tend to prefer multi-purpose, light-weight equipment that does not fail. I have used these binos for the past year (along with other optical equipment) in harsh field environments for surveillance. They are far handier than my spotting scope is (though, of course, the spotting scope has its own advantages) and have performed flawlessly.If you can spare the weight (i.e., you don't intend to travel long distances on foot with your optical gear) or if light transmission is a concern (e.g., dawn and dusk), I would suggest sticking with a larger-framed pair of binos with a larger objective lens or a spotting scope. (In case you don't know, if you divide the objective diameter - here: 25 mm - by the magnification, you get the diameter of the exit pupil. The human eye dilates between appx. 2 and 6 or 7 mm. If the exit pupil is smaller than 6 mm, the optics are transmitting less light than the human eye can gather. If the exit pupil is larger than 6 mm, the optics are transmitting more light than the human eye can gather, which is a good thing.)Also keep in mind that 24x translates to a LOT of shaking through the lens, so you'll have to rest the binos on something at that magnification. Thus, if you can spare the weight and space, a spotting scope might be better. If you don't need the magnification, the lower fixed-power Travelites are excellent.If you are comparison shopping, I would also suggest looking at Pentax and Leupold (and their Wind River line) - both fine choices. If you want to go cheaper, Bushnell makes good optics for the money, but you will be sacrificing image quality. (I used their 10x50 InstaFocus model for several years while guiding with the sole complaint that the eye-cups fog easily in cold weather.) I have never had luck with Simmons and have had marginal luck with Tasco (even with their recent push for quality).If you want to go higher, look at the aforementioned Zeiss, Swarovski, and Steiner. Of the three, I prefer Swarovski. You might even look at Swarovski's less expensive affiliate, Kahles.Finally, you should absolutely, positively look through any piece of optical gear you consider purchasing. I will vouch for the quality of these binoculars, but optical preferences are strangely subjective.Best of luck to you.
It's a power cord -- nothing much to it. However the reason I am writing this post, is to alert anyone concerned that this cord DOES WORK WITH PS3 Slim. This is so fantastic!!!!
I agree with the other reviewers who say you should get another mic especially if you record interviews with people. But that is one of the great traits about this, you can use the stereo mic for group talks or a class and then switch to a personal mic for individual interviews where you need less outside noise. The personal mics are not expensive and work well. I found the folders and controls to be very easy to use even in the beginning. I also found it hard to make any big mistake like recording over something because it will not let you ! It was even easier to upload files than I ever expected. I found the batteries to last quite a long time and it works easily with the rechargeables so you can save money there too. This is just for historians: the only thing I have learned is that if you are doing something like oral histories this does not save your recordings in the universal file format that is preferred by archivists. But you can change them later with a converter. Also, I love that the add on personal mics are standard so I can use them with this or my Kodak zi8 video camera. Great little product!
TV delivered by Eagle within promised arrival dates. Easy set up done by me, swapping out with HD cable box, following instructions. Excellent reception for first couple of days, then over weekend, crackle and popping started on sound. On all channels and very annoying and cause for concern. On Monday it went away to my relief. Nothing done to attempt to eliminate. No further problems. Enjoying watching Tar Heel basketball in clearest picture.Any one else experience similar sound problem or know cause?
Recieved two MicroSD cards for the price I would have paid locally. They arrived very quickly and very pleased with the purchase.
I'm an electrical engineer by training, and have spent a lot of time trying all combinations of connections, frequencies, and installations with multiple radios. I'm not an audio aficionado and didn't really expect a "stereo cabinet" level of audio quality.But in my opinion this has been designed to give the absolute minimum level of quality/cost and still be called a FM modulator..It is so distorted that I would rather listen to my ipod through a 0.5 inch portable speaker than use this thing. I can make out the words of the music most of the time but it's a real strain -- so I guess it does work!!! but that's about all I can say about the quality of this product.
I am a professional photographer and I use this charger several times a week. I have a dozen sets (4) of nickel-metal hydride batteries that I need to get ready for wedding shots, etc. If I remember, I start charging on Friday evening, but sometimes I forget and have to start Saturday morning. This charges gets all dozen sets ready to go before I have to leave for the wedding.It is also great for reconditioning batteries. Four sets of my nickel-metal hydrides are more than 4 years old and this unit keeps them going freat.
Took a quick trip to the bay area and put the filter on my 70-200 Cannon lens. Cut all the glare and heightened the tones. Great quality.
I have an M43 camera that I prefer to use a wrist strap on rather than a neck strap. I had used an old strap that came with a P&S;, but it didn't seem sturdy enough, and then a similar strap to that from Olympus. Both of those tended to slip off my wrist and I did not feel secure with them. This strap, on the other hand, is light, sturdy, stays put on your wrist, and reduces worry about camera loss.I have not tried the quick disconnect, and actually probably won't use it much if at all, so I have no opinion on how well that works. The quick connector is small and inobtrusive, though, which is a plus for me, since I won't be snapping the strap off too often if at all.Overall, this is vastly superior to the other two regular type straps I had previously. I would definitely recommend it.
I love my new iPod Shuffle. It is very easy to use and so light.
Fiber optics have always felt like something from some distant future, but the reality is this stuff is cheap and can run over huge distances. We use these devices at a couple of warehouses to extend a network from one end of the building to the other. These boxes are cheap and flawless. Plug it in, hook up the fiber cables (just choose the right connector based on your installation), and plug it in.Connect the ethernet to a switch or hub and you're connected. Simple as that. Almost feels too easy. Keep in mind that you need a pair to make this work. Each end needs its own box.These are maxed out at 100 megabits. If you need faster speeds your cabling might work but you'll need a faster connection device.
I, like everyone else, expected the Sony Bravia 32" to be flawless. However, I have to say that I am disappointed in the picture quality. Purchasing this solely for blue ray discs, I am sorry to report that there is a noticeable fuzz on the screen when playing blue rays(you can only notice this from a couple feet away;) but still . . . I expected a crystal clear picture in return for my $800 investment. I am considering purchasing a Sharp Aquos 1080p; however, it has come to my attention that there is no discernible difference between a 780p (Sony Bravia) and a 1080p in the 32" class.That being said, I am still a tad upset. Standard dvd's do not always look good; and some look awful. Blue rays are better and vivid, but that fuzz on the screen really vexes me.
It seems like this is just thrown together as far as assembly and it's very unstable. But after taking the time to adjust and tighten things up on the tripod and mount it is fine, especially for the low price. The optics are fine. All in all it's well worth the money.
I was looking for a camera with the capabilities of taking shots automatically or manually. This camera has so many options it makes photography fun! I recommend purchasing rechargeable batteries and a larger memory card for maximum use of the camera. I find that it doesn't zap battery power like I thought it would. The LCD screen is large enough to see what you are taking a picture of and reviewing pictures taken. I have use this camera to take close ups of small objects and sunsets. Takes excellent pictures in any kind of light.
I'm a novice with digital cameras, but found this one very easy to use. I didn't even have to read the manual to find out how to set everything, just played around a little and found everything. It is very easy to download the photos to your computer and they download very fast. Just plug it in and there they are. The free software isn't that good, I'd recommend buying different software for playing with the pictures. The batteries died pretty quickly the first time I used them, but after their second charge, they seem to be lasting a long time and I always have the display on. My only complaint about the camera is how bright the flast makes things. The images have a whiteness about them when taken with the flash. It isn't unbearable, just minor, but it still could be better. Overall though this camera is easy to use, works fast and takes very nice pictures.
it's a great cd-mp3 player, but i gave it 2 stars because there is one big problem with it. if you put the volume up past half way it distorts. it doesn't matter if you are playing mp3s, or right off a regular music cd, it always distorts, which is probably why i almost never use it and haven't left the house with it yet.
the GBC HeatSeal Ultima 65 Laminator is one of the best laminater i ever used, and it's a heavy duty mashime.
... some might call it lying.I called Panasonic after hours spent on my Yamaha AV receiver (RX-V863) and the BD10AK menus. The problem: I couldn't get my receiver to push Dolby True HD audio, only PCM or regular Dolby Digital through my 7.1 speakers. Although there are Dolby True HD stickers on the unit itself, the manual actually states that if the media has Dolby True HD or DTS-HD as its soundtrack, the BD-10AK will ONLY playback in Dolby Digital.So which is true?The result of the phone call: the BD-10AK does NOT push Dolby True HD, nor DTS-HD. This was straight from technician Curtis at Panasonic. So my Yamaha receiver will take the audio signal and try to push it as best as it can - hopefully converting it to True HD on the way out.I had already loaded the firmware upgrade from the Panny website (pretty easy). Load times are OK (this is my first blu-ray player). The video is GORGEOUS from blu-ray discs - tested Iron man and the 1st Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Upconverted (up to 1080i) DVD playback is great - tested Ratatouille. Outside of some artifacts, I thought it looked better than playing it through my Yamaha DVD player.One major reason I bought this 2-year old (since introduced to the general public) Panasonic BD player is its DVD-Audio playback; I have a small collection. It plays back in 5.1, and the newer models do NOT play DVD-A's.Until I upgrade to a PS3 (or whatever Sony is pushing years from now), the BD10AK will do.Upgrade to 4 stars due to its ability to play my Chinese DVDs.
I own two, use them for mixing. Allows you to cue the CD plus raise/lower pitch etc...(see product description)They have never skipped or scratched my CD's. For beginners this product is great and as bonus there cheap.(in price)I own several Stanton products.(turntables)I am happy with them and feel comfortable recomending thier products.
I got this for landscape work to use in conjunction with a polarizer.It's quality is great and I don't foresee having any problems with it.
This was just what I needed. Perfect for the car,and work. The wall charger did not work when I tried to use it, But i contacted the seller about just the plug not working. They just sent another wall charger out to me. I would buy from them again.
I received this unit as a replacement for a D1830 which I received that did not work. The replacement D1830 works great plays just about every type of dvd or cd. The screen is very good as well as the ease of use.The speakers wihout headphones are not that good, however for a portable dvd unit it may be as good as you could expect. It does not have as fastforward or rewind, which makes it unhandy when you switch off the unit. It has all the necessary accesories which make it handy for all types of veiwing. I recommend the Audivox D1830.
I have owned many printers and scanners over the years and this one (for the price) beats all the others, hands down!Some features to consider about this all-in-one:- Four color printing with individual color ink cartriges (black, magenta, cyan, yellow)- Two separate paper feed sources, so you can keep letter & legal in the printer at the same time and switch between them just by pressing a button- Two-page printing automatically prints on both sides of paper- VERY EASY to replace ink cartriges- Scans to image or Acrobat file format- Prints to paper edge for borderless photo printing- Outstanding photo quality. This was one of the 'top picks' by several reviewing organizations for an all-in-one printer, regardless of priceThis is the first printer that I have been absolutely happy with. You will not regret buying this printer.
I bought this camera and a disney princess one for my daughters. The camera's pictures always turn out blurry and it also has the habit of taking multiple pictures. Since there is no LCD screen you cant see what has been taken or if one was even taken, I ended up with about 10 pictures of my daughters legs.
Perfect piece of equipment does exactly what it is supposed to do. I bough a tv in Italy that uses an North American powers source and can plug into any North American decive like dvd, apple tv, ps3, etc. But when I tried to hook the regular cable cord to recieve basic cable to the back of my tv the plugs were not compatible, I looked in walmart, Lowes and a lot of other stores but couldn't find anything that worked. Finally I came across this online and ordered it off amazon, and it saved me thousand of dollars. I was about to by a new tv. If your in a similar situation as I was this is it.
just finished using these all up yesterday. Every single one of them worked. Just as expected. Will buy these again.
I was really leary about buying headphones, after trying the Bose headphones on a flight from London to Miami. After only a couple hours, the Bose headphones hurt my right ear. These from Audio Technica are more comfortable I think. I was able to wear them for many hours on a flight from Sydney to LA recently, without aching ears. They definitely make a difference in cutting out the noise/drone of the engines. You can still hear annoying people talking next to you, but the engine noise just goes away. Wouldn't hesitate to buy them again. In fact, I'm ordering a set for my husband today!
I bought this 2 weeks ago and shipped very quickly. I bought it because I use subway to go to work everyday and the loud sound when it goes into tunnels is very annoying so I was first thinking about noise-canceling headphones but as you may know they are very expensive, then I saw these COBY earphones and they were cheap and I liked the fact that it goes into the ear. Surprisingly these earphones are very comfortable and do have the noise-canceling feature. I don't know if they would last long but I would think if it lasts for anything more than 3 months I'd say it was worth it.
Good camera, good quality pictures.3X optical zoom isn't enought if zooming is all about and this is the same to any other camera/brand!There is an annoying point in it - the long time it takes to process the picture and get ready to new one!Battery life may be an issue if you do use the LCD screen a lot!Optical viewer is ok to use... note the green light for focus and shoot and may save you a lot of battery power!
No issues with merchandise. Great quality, and fast service. Would recommend to anyone who wants to save on inkjet cartridge refills.
I bought this camera on another site for five bucks after rebate. If I had to pay the full price, then I probably would not have bought it. The camera is good in moderate to bright light. However low light (at night) picture quality is very bad. I have a Creative Webcam Live Pro for comparison, and under the same lighting conditions, that older webcam has much better contrast and detail. This one looks very dark and grainy (like turning up the ISO on a still camera). The software is ok, but I couldn't get the smart face tracking to work. I didn't have any problems installing on Win XP, and I mainly use Skype for video chat. At the price I paid, I am pretty happy.
Arrived with full charge. Tried in my Dr Power trimmer with electric start. cranked right up. Can't wait for springto use further. exact replacement for the battey I had that was too old to hold a charge.
How much can you write about a memory stick? It has more than enough storage space and does its job well. Also, the purple is pretty :p
Bought as replacement speakers for door speakers in a 1988 Dodge Dakota pick-up, they sound great. The grill cover looks well made and sturdy. Update 04/03/09: Excellent value for the price paid, remember they are not $150 speakers so don't compare them to an expensive pair of speakers. If you want a deep bass sound you will have to add a amplifier to your sound system.
Very nice for the money, hard to line-up as the rack will turn and twest until it's screwed down on all four sides
I upgraded from a 4th gen ipod to this one. I noticed that the 5th gen ipod didn't come with an electrical outlet charger! They are forcing you to charge it using a computer's USB plug. This sucks, because when I'm away at the shore I sometimes need to charge my ipod. So now I have to go buy a $50 ipod charger because I sold my old ipod. This is Apple being cheap! Also some of my old acessaries (remote) don't work on this one becasue the little connector next to the ear phone jack is not there anymore.Don't get me wrong I stil like this model, but I feel ripped off!Also these things are so scratch proned you just have to go and buy a darn $20-35 case for it. Apple needs to make the new ipods as durable as the ipod mini was with its metal case and glass screen.
I have had a hard time printing envelopes - this is after three weeks of daily use of the printer. This is my fourth HP printer in 20 years and I have never had any problems before with envelopes.
After searching through 4 different nationwide department stores I was unable to locate a stainless steel pressure cooker. I gave up riding around from store to store and ordered it online. It was here in a jiffy. The good thing was that by comparing sizes of cookers in those department stores, I realized I needed a 6 quart cooker for a family of 3 or 4. Especially if I wanted to have something left for another meal. I made the best tasting stew ever tonight. The meat was actually tender AND tasty. Previous use of a VERY old aluminum pressure cooker lead me to believe that all foods would taste nasty when using a pressure cooker. Not true in this stainless steel cooker. I keep it handy for those occasions when I need to whip up something wholesome and quick.
I've had the router installed for a day now and everything works, but luckily i'm familiar with setting up routers. The CD it came with for one does not work with Apple Computers. I inserted it into two different macs and neither was able to find a program to run. then i put the cd into a dell running windows 7.The setup was able to run, but at the step where it is trying to find the computer settings, it didn't work.In the end i was pretty frustrated, so I just did the setup through the web interface by using 192.168.0.1.
i COULDN'T BELIEVE THE PRICE FOR THIS ITEM! I SAW THE PRICE FOR A SIMILAR ITEM IN A STORE FOR A LOT MORE. iT HAS ALL THE FEATURES YOU WOULD WANT FOR A CD PLAYER AND IT IS A REALLY A GOOD BUY. I RECOMMEND IT FOR ANYONE
Would have liked a better quality product from Sony.Was disappointed that Amazon put it on sale 2 days after I received it. So much for price match. I paid nearly $40.Anyway, the bass is terrible. Needs more wor. Purchase it for price, not quality.
I purchased the download code for 'instant' points (that is, I did not have to wait until a physical card had shipped to me). It was super easy and fast to add these points to my Xbox account by first using COPY to copy the code that I bought here at Amazon, then going to Xbox dot com and using REDEEM CODE button in my Social page (on the left, under my avatar). Just use PASTE to add the code and apply 1600 points to my account. Using COPY and PASTE this way means I can't mess up and type the code in wrong. Excellent!
If you're a serious video maker: professional, prosumer, or serious amateur, having this remote as a replacement for the tilt-and-pan lever on your Manfrotto tripod will make a big difference in the quality of your finished videos. I use it with a Canon GL-2 to record stage productions, and it makes for smooth movements and zooms, instead of groping for the controls on the camera. It's high-quality as I'd expect from Manfrotto; and built like a tank. Its $400 price is high, and I paused a long time before purchasing it. But it's been worth every penny.
This is an awesome little camera for capturing those "oh I wish I had a video camera!" moments. Not for recording once-in-a-lifetime occasions like a wedding or anything, but for everyday use you can't beat it.Cons: Not great in low light or indoors under regular room lighting; Audio quality not the best; Memory capacity not expandable; No video light; USB arm can be a bit difficult to fit just right in PC.Pros: Super small, one-handed size - fits in pocket or purse; Buttons so easy a child can operate it with no problem; Software is on camera - no loading a cd - just plug the camera in to your computer - it loads the software automatically and checks for web updates; Easy viewing of videos on camera and easy deletion; Plug the camera into your computer when you have videos on it, and it automatically loads them to the software; Easy to view videos within software, save them to hard drive, email, edit, delete, or upload to a website; Ability to save still snapshots within a video - great for those action shots; With software you can create special themed "movie mixes" automatically, like "playdate" - it adds cute music and cartoon characters running across the screen, or "vintage" - adds old timey music and makes the video sepia colored with the little crackly black spots like you see on old movies, as well as several other themes to choose from - really cool; You can choose to add your own music to a video; Ability to email themed "cards" that look like picture frames with your video playing in the frame; Ability to go to certain stores like CVS Pharmacy, plug your Flip into a special machine, and directly create a DVD of your videos; Comes with a cord to plug directly into a TV to view your videos on TV.As you can see, for my part anyway, the pros well outweigh the cons. I've always left my video camera at home when going on vacation because I didn't want to lug around a separate camera case, even with my small mini-dv camera. However, the Flip will definitely be accompanying me on every trip from this point on! And who needs more than an hour of video anyway - just get the good stuff! :-)
The rodent died rather quickly. Too bad, it was the better part of the set. The keyboard is only ok, and the USB antenna does not fit the USB ports in my new computer.Oh, yes, you need to like typing with the top of the keyboard much lower than the edge nearest you... not to my liking. Oh, well, now I'm off in search of another.
I don't understand why HDMI cables are so expensive. Usually $15 to $30 for HDMI cables in any store... I bought whole bunch of these and so far all of them have been working great. I don't see any lag, distortions, bad sound, or any flaw.I recommend it. If it goes bad after few years and it might not, it's worth it for the super cheap price!
I love my ZR45MC, but it really requires this extended battery.The battery that came with my ZR45MC is woefully inadequate for anything but a handful of brief cameo shots. Also, the charge doesn't hold for any extended period of time. You may pull out your ZR to catch a great moment in time only to find that the battery has discharged while idle in the camera bag. Not using the LCD does help the situation quite a bit.This extended battery makes a good primary battery and seems to go more than twice as long as the normal one. Also, you can then use the original as a backup (as long as you refresh it's charge occassionally :-) ).
My Husband travels a lot for work and uses it every day to find his sales call locations. We also took it with us on a trip to Florida. We rented a car and it helped us go wherever we needed to go. It's invaluable!
I am so psyched. I am an accountant by trade, have basically no technical expertise and in a very short time, I was able to set up a wireless environment in my home. I used IBM wireless cards and the Linksys EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch and set up highspeed Road Runner Cable service to both my Thinkpads. The toughest part was using non-Linksys wireless cards, it caused me to bounce between help desks more than I would have liked. But I certainly wouldn't say that you have to have the access point and the wireless cards be from the same manufacturer. It makes things only a little more difficult to configure. Both my husband and I have been on testing out the performance if we are both on at the same time and have not noticed much in the way of degradated service. What an awesome product!!
this wired mouse works well with either hand, it's quick and precise. The magnifier is a great help to me.
This kit works well attaching the Sirius Starmate Replay to my existing home stereo. I live in Los Angeles, so there is no trouble picking up a signal. I do think $39.99 is pretty expensive for a antennae, power supply, stereo cable, and a little metal stand, but i couldn't find any alternatives.
I bought this computer december of 06', on black friday, i ended up getting this tv at around $500, at the time the closest thing was over $1000.there is one word to describe this awesome tv... perfect.maybe its the amazing 1080i picture, maybe its the ability to play all my pc games with stunning clarity (crysis,COD4,FEAR) and have this act as a double monitor, or the Xbox 360 1080i graphics, im not sure, but everything i wanted or wished i had from a HDTV i got with this one.
I've had no problems with this product. I bought it for a friend and he says that it produces wonderful, clear sound.I wanted to mention, though, that people need to realize that you could use $300 headphones on an iPod, but the difference in sound quality from the stock earphones wouldn't be tremendous. The problem is not your headphones/earphones - it's the iPod. iPods use the .mp3 format (and variations of that) which in itself compresses music a lot. This means that the sound quality is limited by the compression of the audio file, not the headphones.So before people write reviews about how headphones sound with their iPod, try them on a traditional CD player. I guarantee that you'll hear a much bigger difference in sound quality. For those who buy headphones/earphones for use with their iPods, consider only whether you need active/passive noise cancellation and whether you like the physical aspects of the headphones/earphones. Don't waste money buying headphones/earphones for your iPod.
I've had this since November 2001 and after I set it up I almost forget that I have it! Setting up was easy as plugging the cables. Very little configuration to do. Range is reasonable and covers almost my entire 3-story house. I enabled wep encryption and am port forwarding so I can have some servers running on my network acessible from the outside. I'm not sure how strong this firewall feature is but it's an added security.I've never had problems with it and even when the power in my house goes out and comes back up the linksys just restarts itself as it was before.
Great soundcard! I noticed in Battlefield 2142 that I can hear the sounds of footsteps behind me better. I'm not getting knifed as often (which is a very good thing!) I'm glad I got this card.
They all die within a ridiculously short amount of time, so why on Earth would I pay this much for one? The only complaint I'll ever have about an Apple - they really need to rethink their power supply design. The wires on the originals are so tiny and fragile there's no preserving them and these off-brand models with their odd, mid-cord converters are feeble from their loose connections to their flimsy construction. But since you MUST have power, I suggest buying the least expensive model you can find. At least that way it won't be such a loss when it dies.
These show how good mp3 can be. The fidelity is as good as could possibly be expected in any head/earphones for less than $100. And for $15? Wow.I have a feeling all the fitting pads they give you are overkill unless you have some of Dumbo's genes. The twist-to-fit concept is great for those of us who don't like sticking things into their ear canals and leaving them there for hours at a time. The only disappointing thing I can find is that the wire is awfully light weight, but at this price it's probably worth stocking up on them for when the inevitable occurs.
I purchased this portable CD & FM radio player for listening to classical music at work, and was quickly disappointed. There is quite substantial background hiss emitted through the headphones. This occurs even before the CD has started playing, and it exists regardless of volume. Trying to tune local FM stations was very problematic. With of dozens of regional stations I could only receive two with acceptable clarity, and most could not be found at all.
I realize that this basically a last generation GPS, it doesn't have a 3D display or a camera with geotagging. However, I cannot recommend this GPS enough.I got it primarily for hiking and mountain biking, twice having found myself off a trail and lost in unfamiliar woods. So last year I loaded my 60Cx I've been on many regional mountain biking trips in unfamiliar woods armed with this GPS and the topographical maps and set out. The quality of the device is apparent the first time you use it. It doesn't have a colored 3d display, but it does have all of the land relief and contour information at your finger tips. It's very easy to see what kind of a climb you have in front of you when you're holding this thing. It breadcrumbs your route as well, so you can see real easily how to backtrack if you get lost. Mark landmarks or trailheads, and have it route you back to them later.It's constructed very ruggedly. It waterproof and shock resistant. It's been over the handlebars with me quite a few times and it has never even received a scratch. I bought a plastic protective case for it, but I don't think it even needed it. It also goes out in the rain with me a lot. Never had an issue.Another thing that this product has going for it is a large installed user base who are obsessive about mapping. It's not difficult to find someone who has mapped the trails of any excursion you plan to take. Those tracks are readily available a click away on the internet.Another great feature this GPS has is one that's going by the wayside these days: It uses standard AA batteries instead of a proprietary rechargable battery. Think about it, if you're off several days into the woods, and it dies, are you going to be able to find an outlet or computer to plug it in to? You're much better off with standard AA batteries in that case. And the battery life is excellent anyway. I will change them once a summer, after taking several weekly day trips.Note to buyers: This product only comes with what is called "base maps," which aren't good for road or trail.You do have to buy to external products to get the most use out of it. You'll need to buy Garmin's topographical map set to get the off road benefits, and you'll need to buy City Navigator if you plan to use it for driving. Those can cost upwards of $100 each if you buy the entire US. Approx $50 if you buy individuals regions. Factor that into the cost of the device.
When I first received this product, I waasn't sure how it worked and so I was ready to send it back. The directions were worthless. But I continued to use it and now I am glad that I bought it. I use it every time I need to rewind a tape.
Sony developed and excellent product with this handheld. I replaced and old Palm III (due to an unfortunate free fall from 5 ft) with this unit. It met all my requirements, expandable, recharageable, programs can be run directly from the memory stick, and best of all is it affordable. Do a comparison with the Palm M500 and see what you really get for the extra cost. A few minor gripes, the flip top cover is flimsy and comes off easily, no included memory stick, and no cradle. However, at this price there is no better handheld.
I received this camera the 29th of Dec. Took many pictures over the Holidays. Instruction book is mediocure. I wrote Son'y cust. Support about the Camera settings when in the ISO mode. No one could help me. I went to Best Buy & ask salesman about that setting & he said it is a setting where you can't change the speed or F stop. Just a fast way to get to the ISO 1000 speed when you are taking pictures of fast moving objects. It is a little slow if you take many pictures in a row. Otherwise I like it. I am waiting for Amazon to offer me a chance to extend the Warranty with a service contract.Many options still learning. Good quality pictures.
I had a one time need for a HDMI cable. Since this was for a temporary use I did not want to spend what it would cost for a quality cable. So, this cheapo for a mere buck seventy five did the task that I needed it to perform. The price is low and the quality is low but sometimes that is all it takes to get a job done. I no longer have a use for it and offered it up on a freecycle site where it was snatched up in a NY minute.It is actually difficult to rate this because it did what I needed done. So, even though this is a very low quality cable, for which I give it one star, if you don't need quality it may fill the bill.
My husband loves his player especially because it does cassettes and cds - it was hard finding one to do both
Works great with my Samsung drives. Not all disks seem to work with all drives.
Pretty good replacement battery. Package came earlier than expected so it was all good, had to use the old video camera for a family reunion and due to budget constraints a new camera was out of sight. Glad to have found this at amazon, real life saver.
Although batches of these units have had QC problems in the past, lately they seem to have worked them out.This player has a high-quality ESS VideoDrive Image processor that can play DVD, VCD, SVCD, XSVCD, CD-Audio, and MP3 Audio disks without problems. This drive also handles DVD errors better then others with its ability to play-through 'bad' areas, as opposed to stopping playback altogether as many other DVD players do.For the [amount] this player costs I have to give it 5 stars. I use it daily for DVD and VCDs and its excellent. No, it is true this is NOT a BOSE ... unit, but when you average quality and versitility and dollars this unit is a winner. I also have a Samsung M101, and M105 and I prefer the APEX over those.Also the APEX has 3, yes three!, Video-outs (2 RCA, 1 S-Video), RCA Audio out, and DIGITAL AUDIO output!
I'm a rule in my house, I can only keep so many USB drives. I hate to throw anything away, so otherwise I'll keep the old ones forever and really how useful is a 128 meg drive at this point? This case is excellent quality as you would expect from case logic. Every case I've ever bought from them is top-of-the-line. I use this to store my past their prime USB drives and it works perfectly with the perfect number of slots. As I buy a new one I have to cycle out an old one.The case includes four slots for four USB drives. The drives are held securely in the netting provided. I've never had any problem with the drive into longer fit, too skinny, or too fat. In short it works exactly as you'd think it would, is made from high quality material, and should be durable whatever you're using it for. A great little case and the perfect size for my uses.
Sturdy parts- good for computer cable control. Shipped very quickly even though it was at the hopis time. Durable parts very- good price.
My old 250 gig took a hit from a power outage (spike, off, on, off, on, spike, off - all in a couple of seconds) - I did a reformat, and maintenance so it's good for storage, albeit with slightly less space.This 200 gig was an affordable replacement. Installation was easy, but one part was a pain. The HDD includes no drivers - you have to find the appropriate drivers for youre motherboard's SATA chipset. This took about 20 minutes of searching on the web. My Sony Vaio OEM disks did not have the drivers (only a clean install of the original system) and the Sony site had no information or drivers. After I found out it was an Intel chipset, I went to the intel site and found the drivers.The next problem (and this was a PC design problem) was the hard drives were mounted sideways. When using the supplied SATA cable, the case will not close. I had to order a right angle cable (see photos.)These will be issues with any SATA drive that's being used as a system drive replacement with XP or previous OS. Newer releases of XP (late 2006) or newer OS should include the drivers - I would think.If your drives mount sideways (cables point to the side, not rear of the unit) be ready and order the right abgle cable.
This camera is very easy to use. I've own Canon and Nikon cameras, but I still found the Nikon is better. Let's say...I'm a mother of two, this is a very good camera for child photo shooting, because it is fast, the body size is good for those who have small hands, lightweight, and friendly mode you can choose from. Many good stuff I can tell you about this camera, but I think you should check the camera out yourself. The only down side are the kit lens. It is better to get a sharp and fast lens to go with this camera. I suggest the Tamron SP 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD-IF Autofocus Zoom Lens, Nikon's 50mm F1.8, and Tokina's 12-24 F4.0 These lens are well built.
I bought this for my daughter on Christmas. A week later, it just died. Another hard earned money down the drain. I was better off going to the thrift store. Needless to say, I was very disappointed.
This a great product, very fast and easy to setup encrypted partition, but ... it is very delicate.
Great mouse. Lasts a long time on one battery. The product lasted about two years before it stopped reading correctly. The color is a really ugly brown, but this color was about $7 less than one of the better looking colors.
I am very pleased with the purchase and operation of the Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS. My business involves locating and travelling to homes within several nearby cities and towns and the Garmin has been infallible. I was somewhat skeptical of the use of a touch screen but am a believer now. This GPS unit is much easier to use than the factory built in GPS in my Jeep Grand Grand Cherokee. One of the main reasons I purchased this unit was the Bluetooth function for use with my cell phone. Pairing was quick and easy and works very well. The only minor area for improvement is the speaker volume which sometimes makes it a little difficult to hear a caller or the verbal directions. I use this GPS in my truck and Jeep Wrangler which both have significant road noise. I suspect the volume would not be a concern when using the unit in a car which has much less road noise. I would highly recommend consideration of this GPS unit if you are in the market for a moderately priced portable GPS.
Before you click "Add to Cart" remove a dollar bill from your wallet and throw it away..then go purchase a Monster adapter. If someone would have told me that, I would have saved a dollar and ended up with an adapter that works. This little gem was broken before it started production runs. It does not lock into the 1/4" socket, female socket breaks contact and pops/loses signal and the plastic molding breaks away from the male end. I couldn't even use it. I ended up purchasing a Monster brand adapter for $15. You get what you pay for...
The sound is incredible, good bass, good treble, not plain.It looks very good, and it's really loud, I have not complain about it. Good Price.
A solid mouse for a decent price. It is a little sensitive to surface textures for usability, otherwise no complaints.
We were excited about getting this USB wireless card for our desktop because people kept tripping over the ethernet cord. Unfortunately, the card only worked the first day it was plugged in. After that, the internet began to lag, occasionally drop it's connection, and eventually not work at all. WWEhaven't even had it a month, and we've had to return to sing the cord.I dio not recomend this poduct, and wish I'd gotten a different one to begin with.
My hair has some natural wave, is fine in diameter and texture, but I have a lot of it.Ever since I got a 1920's-style bob, having to blow dry and then flat iron my hair became tedious and annoying whenever I was pressed for time.To make things faster and easier, I bought theConair BC171CS Ceramic Ionic Hot Air Brush, Black, 1.25 Inch. Did it work for my hair type and hair style? Yes.However, there is a lot of room for improvement:1. The switch everyone mentions. Yes, it is a pain.2. The air brush could use a medium heat setting. With the low setting, it takes a long time for my hair to become dry. With the high setting, I have to be careful I do not fry my hair.3. It could use a cool setting. Not mandatory, but it would be nice to have.4. A hanging loop.I suspect for people with very full and thick hair, this air brush would would take a good amount of time to get their hair dry. Also, for people with very curly or wavy hair, this device will not straighten your hair without a smoothing hair product. I strongly suspect that for people with straight hair who are looking for lots of curls and ringlets, this may not work as well as a curling iron or hot rollers.For myself, it has worked incredibly well... it just needs some tweaks to make it perfect.
I bought an LP350 about two and a half years ago. Since then, I have gone through seven lamps in two different projectors. I sent the first unit back to InFocus twice in the first year, going through four lamps in the process. The third time I sent it in, they sent me a "new" refurbished projector. The first lamp in the new unit lasted about 15 hours, a new record at the time actually... I've blown two more since then. I got at least 20 hours out of the last one, but I give up. I thought about buying one more lamp, just to be able to sell it off, but I'd feel guilty probably. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT BUY THIS PROJECTOR!
We just bought the second one. Got the first one 3 years ago from Frontgate for $30 more. It still works flawlessly. Has been outside the entire time throughout the New England winters. Keeps accurate time. Haven't even had to replace the battery yet. No rust or discoloration.
I wasn't expecting a premium kit for the price... but I am honestly a bit worried about using these wires and might end up purchasing a better quality kit and rewiring my setup. Like other reviewers have mentioned the wires may be covered in an 8 gauge insulator but the amount of copper is more like a 10 gauge or smaller even. On top of that the copper is very very brittle. I noticed this and was immediately worried. I went to put a ring terminal on the end of the power wire and couldn't believe how much copper broke off and it wasn't from poor stripping. You can break the internal conducting wire easily just by twisting it up a little. This shouldn't be the case with quality wire. The speaker wire and the amp remote wire are the same way. The fuse and the fuse holder are pretty good and may even be worth the entire price of this kit but the wire is junk. I would feel safer spending the extra cash on some quality wire and not have to worry about it.
I bought this player at Best Buy, and also purchased hi-def Monster cables for about the same price. I hooked it up to my 42" Gateway plasma and put in Monsters Inc.--The colors are amazing, and you can almost reach out and touch the textures.--The 5.1 digital surround sound is incredible (Kenwood HTB-306 from etronics.com...can't beat it!!!)--No skipping with any rentals yet.--Extremely lightweight with a sleek silver design.--Drawback: The remote control has a big button for Play, Stop, FF, Rewind, and Slow-Mo. Only a small button for Pause. I wish they'd switch the pause and slow-mo buttons, as I pause it much more than I use slow-mo.I can't recommend its use using coax or s-video, as I've never tried either. I splurged for the hi-def cables since I have a hi-def TV. I couldn't have made a better purchase....
works great, 270 speed, good range but I dropped computer on its edge and the card broke in half, the computer was fine (ibm thinkpad)never had that before, I have 4 other cards--they all work fine but be careful physically with them
One of my favorite all-time games is Quake3Arena. I get fewer FPS (frames/sec) with this card than my Gigabyte GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard's built-in X1250 video gave me. My PC is a home-made AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4800+ with 2GB 800-MHz DDR2 RAM running WinXP Professional SP3. Another reason I bought this card was to improve my ability to edit MPEG2 video data which it does better than the built-in video. Overall, I'm disappointed with the card - expected it to improve video processing more than it did.
It was the wrong adapter. My tape did not fit in it. I have 8mm tapes. When I ordered it I thought it said that 8mm tapes would fit into this adapter. Thats why I purchased it. I still need to find one that fits 8mm tapes.
This is a Great buy, takes up no room and still will clean your lens and not take up all the room of the others. I really love this pen!
This item only works on a tv that is set up to receive it's specific signal. The one's that accept this signal will have a vga port all ready installed. This cable is intended for a converter box that cost over $200.00 "based on my research." If you are trying to find a cheap way to get you vga signal to your tv as I was then this is NOT FOR YOU! Even if you do spend the money on the converter it still wont be the same signal as a tv with a vga port. Please don't waste your time with this.
Just what I was looking for! Great product, great brand. Charges AA batteries exactly as described. A wonderful plus is that the plugs fold in to make this unit streamlined and ready to pack away and travel!AAAAA+++++
First these headphones sound quite good across the spectrum. Bass is good, but not overwhelming...thankfully. Very clear and pleasant sound.BUT - be warned. They are crudely manufactured and fall apart quite easily - this has been also the experience of other reviewers at this site.Also, the just don't fit snugly or comfortably. I've tried every combination, but they never quite feel right and if you are using them while "moving" they will easily fall our of your ear.Bottom line - make sure you have some super glue to repair them when they fall apart, remain still and enjoy the terrific sound....or find something better, I'm sure it's out there (not necessarily Shure, incidentally).
I really like this TV.Good:The SD performance is good. The digital processor is top noch.The HD picture is as good as any.I'm satisfied with the contrast.There is a lot of input options.The HD tuner is pretty good. I'm only using a $3 rabbit ears and get all the major HD channels with solid signal strength (most transmitters are 20-30 miles away).Great price for a name brand.Amazon's delivery was fast and courteous.The not so good features are minor, but I'll list them incase it helps the reader decide:No QAM tuner.The remote/IR reciever is not great. There are times I push the buttons on the remote and the TV doesn't respond. You need to point the remote at the lower right corner of the tv for best response.Clunky menu navigation (function buttons on the remote help, though)Univ. Remote has no codes for DVRs (Tivo/ReplayTV)
This battery pack appears to be identical to another one sold on Amazon for $38.79. I suggest you go with this cheaper listing at $23.37. I did and was pleasantly surprised by how much play time it provided for my Philips 9000 portable DVD. Nearly 6 hours. At least, that's after the first charging up; hopefully it will stay this strong. If it weakens in the future, I will amend this review.Note, I was not even using energy conservation practices.1) I have a 9" not a 7" player2) I had the sound cranked up on max rather than using headphones3) I had the lighting on normal rather than dimmed. People who are energy savers may do better than 6 hours.Still, I wish this device had a light that told you when it was fully charged and I nearly downgraded it to 4 stars for that reason. But for the price you can't expect to get everything. I'm just pleased with the amount of power it stores.Addendum JAN 19, 2012 I liked this product so much I ordered two more. One performed as well as the original, i.e. 6 hours of power. The other was a dud - totally nonfunctional right out of the box. So now I have to pack and mail back the item to Amazon. I guess it's a real crapshoot with these made in China devices.Addendum FEB 15, 2012 Amazon cheerfully refunded my money for the dud plus $6 for my mailing expenses. The whole experience makes me want to avoid this product in the future. If I buy another DVD battery pack it will be the Lenmar DVDU923. I have two, each provided over 10 hours of power to my DVD after their first charging up. Time will tell if they stay this strong.
I love my Aireo!! I can download books from my Audible account anywhere I can connect to a wireless connection. No longer do I need to download my books to my PC - what a memory saver!The FM transmitter is awesome. This is the first time I have experienced an audio player transmitter that can use any FM frequency available. Since my commute is so long, I need to change frequencies about 1/2 way home (or to work) because of the available stations in the area, and it is easy to find and set the frequency using the preferences menu. Also, I can adjust the transmission level, which is so helpful with different types of audio and different receivers!I did not give the item 5 stars only because I know that the smaller, but greater memory Aireo2 is coming next year, and I have some suggestions to improve the Aireo (these suggestions may be incorporated in the Aireo2 - I don't know).First, I would like the unit to be smaller. It is almost the size of my pocket PC, but thicker. A smaller unit would better fit in my purse or pocket.I would also like a larger buffer. It seems the hard drive is always rotating, so the back of the unit gets warm. This is not a problem, just a nuisance.I would like to be able to load single MP3 files instead of playlists. Maybe I can do this but I don't know how yet?I would also like to load books directly from Audible Manager and load music directly from Musicmatch instead of using Soniqsync. This is a preference, and not a problem with the software. It would just be easier to load a single or a playlist from the same software that created it.Great job, Soniqcast! I love the features and performance!
This is my second Canon scanner. I hoped the connection error problem of the first one would be cured, but it's not.The tech support person was knowledgable but I still have to work around the problem.I can scan once, then I have to turn it off and unplug the USB wire at the scanner before I can use it again.The slide scanning is MUCH better than the previous model with higher resolution detail. The speed is faster and the file creation and OCR is great.All the work I have done and still need to do to get the scanner to work right is so frustrating and inefficient for me!
I saw a lot of good reviews and decided to get this antenna, but it barely worked at all. I only get 2 channel, and even they are not that clear. It was also a lot bigger than I thought; it sticks out 4" past my flat screen. I just need a good HDTV antenna for watching non-cable television.
I have used this cable to connect my HTPC (Shuttle) with my HDTV (Panasonic TC-L37X1). This isan excellent cable. You can watch real high definition TV.
I would like easier access to the lock button. Otherwise isserves its purpose.
Tried to connect it to my TV that was meant to be a kitchen TV. However, it did not pick any channels - even an pseudo antenna that came with the tv set picked up two. This one didn't. So I moved it closer to the window and picked up some 6 channels, moved it to another window - picked up 3 channels.Took it along with tv set to another room with the windows facing another direction - 3 channels. Returning it today.
I bought this text to accompany a brief course by the author. Drawing on the geography and history of ancient Israel, James Chatham shows how God speaks to believers through the Bible in strange and sometimes contradictory ways until the arrival of Jesus. Even then, some were expecting that the Messiah would soon establish His Kingdom on earth, but apostles like Paul preached that salvation involved men's souls. The author is a confirmed Christian believer whose written style is easy to read. The book is divided into short, coherent, easily digestible chapters, each followed by a series of discussion topics for those wishing to use the text in a study group.The book works better for confirmed believers than for one trying to decide what to believe. Not an atheist, I am uncomfortable with the label "agnostic," which somehow seems static. I would like to think myself capable of being convinced, hopefully sooner rather than later, but this text speaks more to the heart than to the mind as it progresses: a wonderful goal for many readers, but not quite the historic argument I was seeking at the time. Nevertheless, I am pleased to have purchased and read this book.
I really love this mouse! I like the smaller than average mouse size, the way it feels with the rubber grips on the sides, and the ease of putting in batteries. Installation was simple.....install 2 AA batteries in the mouse by removing the cover on top of the mouse which snaps on/off, plug in the USB receiver to your pc and you're good to go. I haven't had the need to store the receiver under the mouse but I suppose that would be a handy feature when transporting. Something to keep in mind...there is a tiny switch on the bottom of the mouse to turn it off when not in use. I noticed that after leaving mine on for about 7 hours, the red light was blinking which according to the manual means 40% or less battery power left and this was with the new batteries that came with it. It's something to be cognitive of when stepping away from the pc. Other than that....LOVE IT!!!
I love this camera! It is so easy to figure out. I love how you can go just turn the little nob to guide and it gives all the options for taking pictures- indoors, landscape, landscape and portrait and a whole lot of others, it just makes it so easy to take tons and tons of pictures! It also has great zoom capability and whole lot of other features that I haven't even tried yet. I would defenitley recommend this camera!
it came in 4 parts and I hade to redo to wiring and the plastic need duck tape it was a pane in the a**
The unit is small, which is good because I'm a student and need to take it to school and back every day.The base is heavy, which is good because it doesn't go sliding around while I'm trying to use it.The accuracy is very good, which helps when I'm trying to find the right angle to continue modeling.Also, it looks really cool.The cons:No support for programs outside of what is listed in the official compatability chart.The sensitivity takes some getting used to and tweaking to get it right.Notes:The control only moves less than a centimeter in any direction. The motion is NOT continuous.I went cheap ant got the little one with only 2 buttons that are hard to press without accidently moving the handle. Any serious modeller will most likely want the ones with 20+ buttons so that you don't have to switch hands to the keyboard as often.Software used to test: Solidworks 2008, Pro/E Wildfire 4.0.
Over a 7 day period I searched the web for a replacement for the player that was inadvertently dropped and irreparably broken. Looking for the most features, highest reviews, and best dollar value I arrived at my top 3. The Daewoo DV6T811N was my first pick for reasons obvious as soon as I used it...It was easy to set up, the manual was clear and on a "user" level so it was playing "The Maxtrix" 15 minutes after I got home.The only problem was that the DVD I played was rented and it was necessary to thoroughly clean the disk to get the picture to quit stuttering. After that though, I watched the entire movie trouble free, my family used the player (in DVD and VCR mode) several times with no problems either as I told them about cleaning first.....I like anything I buy to last as long as possible so I usually end up spending more money for what I need. In this case I got the best as well as...more dollars left in my pocket! Spend more money if you need to get a particular brand, but if you want the best value get this one.
In researching a telephoto lens for my Canon s5is, I came across 47th Street Photo's postings for two Tokina 3x Lenses. The first stated it was 52mm with adapter rings and was a kit, the second was this one that stated 58mm. This product was about $10 more than the 52mm counterpart. Since my bayonet is 58mm, I chose this product to fill my needs. It arrived promptly, but when I opened the packaging I immediately noticed it was a 52mm lens. Luckily it included adapter rings, but it was not as advertised. I contacted 47th Street Photo to see if there was a mistake in shipping, and they informed me that there wasn't. So when I explained to them about their posting, they had no useful comments or information, they just restated that it was only a 52mm lens. When I explained I wanted a credit for the $10 dollar difference (I would have purchased the kit if I had known they were the same lens) they said they would only refund the complete sale after I shipped the lens back to them and I could then order the 52mm kit. Since paying to ship the lens back and then paying to ship the kit lens to me would be more expensive, I just sucked this one up as a lesson learned. I was HUGELY dissapointed in 47th Street Photo's customer service. I'm not entirely impressed with the quality of this lens, there is terrible 'g
This works well. I did reformate the drive to NTSF. I needed to have a drive to back up my computers using Windoes Live One. This does the trick!
I love this camera! I've been through several cameras trying to find a simple to use, point and shoot camera. I've had 2 Sony Mavica's, the floppy version and cd version and a Kodak. I bought this camera for my mother in law then she let me borrow it for a trip to Chicago. It truly was point and shoot in any condition...inside (even with no flash and very little light), outside, bright sun, night shots, up close, far away and almost every picture came out perfect. After my trip, I bought my own which I took to New York. My husband took the Kodak and we took a lot of the same pictures. 99% of my pictures turned out where only about 10% of his did. I highly recommend this camera.
I'm glad I have this rechargable battery. I go through batteries way too fast, and am really pleased to not waste my money on batteries. This battery doesn't hold much juice, but I also have my camera on for about half the day. So maybe it's just me? When I need to charge it up, just pop it in the charger and no more than 20 minutes later, I'm good to go! I found this battery a little pricey, but in the long run it's WAY worth the money!!!
Just hope this one lasts. I will not buy a Microsoft mouse as they have a life of about 8 months at best. 2nd Logi mouse and love them. Very intuitive and ergonomically designed!!
The writing tablet was in perfect condition as promised. It works really great, and its a lot of fun! I have not had any problems with it.
What's to say about this. It is a genuine Epson cartridge that saved me a longish trip to computer store. Recommended.
this product worked exactly as listed I bought it for my iPhone but it didn't mention they it didn't work for the iPhone so I use it In my car and home stereo it's really good audio better than the headphone jack. Remember ipod use only I don't know if it works with the iPod touch
Be sure and buy the right model...this model does NOT match up with the slots on the New Pro Core 2 Duo
My friends son got a new camera for Christmas and there was no card with it. This wouldn't work in his camera so gave him my 2GB and it worked fine. Happy with the results using in my camera. More space for more pictures.
If you own the EPSON Stylus Photo R1800, this is the ink for you.
I bought this as a gift for my husband and he loved it. He doessn't care for Nascar so he deleted those preset channels. He has enjoyed listening in to police, airplanes, you name it. It's small, very portable and lightweight. The only thing I was disappointed in was the computer connector. It uses an older connection instead of a USB port so we can only plug it into our older laptop and not our new Dell Desktop.
I also had it about six months and the darn thing just won't work. After about a month it started getting error messsages when I tried playing something I just recorded. I went and bought new dvd+rs and it worked fine. But now it won't do anything. I turn it on and it says cyberhome for twenty minutes and then it says reading for another twenty minutes. Finally it said no disc so what do iI do? I push eject and nothing happens. I can't turn it to standby.
I feel fortunate to have stumbled upon this sleeve for my 15.5" MacBook Pro.Unlike other sleeves I have tried, this microfiber sleeve fits the notebook like a glove. Strategically placed stitching provide extra padding for protection of the notebook and grip for the user.I only wish that I could buy it in some color variations.I would highly recommend this sleeve.
We bought two of these switches when we moved into a new office that had pre-existing Cat 5 wiring and a wiring closet complete with racks. We are using maybe 30 of the ports, with the two switches daisy chained together. Several of the ports are connected to small switches in the offices where two or more devices share one jack. Fewer than 1/3rd of our computers have gigabit cards, including some of the newest computers. The switch indicates that several of the ports are operating at gigabit speed.We've had no issues with the switches. They've been strictly plug and play, even though some of our cable runs must be over 100 feet. I don't notice any speed increase over the old 100 megabit switch. This may be due to the SATA drives we have for file storage in the server. They aren't particularly fast. Also, our internet access in the new office is much slower than in our old office. This would also mask any speed increase. The speed of a network is only as fast as its weakest link.I would rate these higher if we haven't had any problems a year from now. Right now I can't rate them on reliability.2/29/2012We've had these switches 6 months now with no problems. Have not needed to reboot them once. We are upgrading the small switches and remaining desktops to gigabit. At that time I will do a little performance testing.
I use these for running the only problem i have is sometimes they loosen in my ears. Also the cord is long and always gets yanked on my arm .But the sound is great and if there not for physical activites i would recommend them.
Well in my case, the USB hub wasn't working. Design is fine but your laptop's temperature will go up (depending on the model).
as my personal preference, I wanted to get the ipod photo, but i just couldnt spend that much money on it. So decided to get non-ipod mp3 player. I just got mine today, and I'm pretty happy with my choice. it has the screen to see what's playing, can play the FM radio, record the voice. ipod shuffle does not have this features. the armband-it's adjustable to any sizes of arms. i dont have to download the iTunes-simply just copy and paste music files as if copying files to another drive. I'm not too crazy about the case, it's not the best but it would do.
multicoatings, etc. do not make a difference with uv filters for dslrs, according to pop. photography.therefore, this filter is really only for protecting your expensive lens.so there's really no need to pay more.i have this for a d80 currently mounted with a tamron 17-50 (the filter size also works for tamron 28-75 and nikon 18-70).i can't see any evidence of vignetting at 17mm setting, unlike 12-24 lens which does require slim mount filter.pay more if you must, but it's uneccessary.
I really like the camera case and appreciate the sale and the extras that come with it. I got tired of trying to protect my camera with soft rags and bags and it fits in this case perfect. I am real proud of it. I can carry it with me now with no fear of damaging my camera.
So, i wasn't exactly thrilled when i purchased this. Only because i had received a free XM radio from another site i participate in, and i was told that i was getting the roady.Well i decided that i would stick with what i had won and i would buy the home adapter for use with my tv. I purchased this shortly after and hooked it up. I am very happy that i did.Pros - Small, not huge and clunky- Sleek design- Light weight!- Fits on my tv topCons- Limited mobility due to the antennaeOverall, im very happy i received the radio, and even happier that i bought the home kit. After Christmas i plan to buy a new receiver and a home kit setup so that my current receiver can be put into my car.
I use this adapter for internet connectivity on the basement of the house where wireless signal is weak. It is very easy to use -- no configuration, no special set up needed. Just plug in the electric outlet and that's it. I have one base unit for wall outlet, and two other adapters that can be moved around wherever each needed to be moved.
Great Yamaha YST-SW325 8-Inch Advanced YST II and QD-Bass Subwoofer, Black Speaker for a small family room with a nice sound system attached
This same cable at Radio Shack was over $40....I paid a couple of bucks here and it works EXACTLY the same.We are all being Screwed royally by not using Amazon ALL the time!!Hows THAT for a review!( hey Amazon..free shipping for life???...Come on..)
I bought this cable to replace the cheap ones that came with the wiring kit. This was a tremendous upgrade. The cable is pretty thick, about the size of my pinky.It got rid of a slight alternator whine I was hearing and the signal is overall clearer. Great buy and well worth the money.
I couldn't believe that a product that cost so much less than its competition could actually work! But my HDMI cables that I purchased for next-to-nothing really did work as promised. Why spend $30 when you don't have to?
Seems to work well with my satellite receiver. I have not used it for any other purpose so have no idea how it would work in any other capacity.
This product should be an embarrassment to Linksys. The expander simply does not work, further it appears to be incompatible with Vista. I was forced to use an old XP PC for the install, but to no avail. After several hours I gave up. Further, the CISCO help desk is zero assistance. Save your money and a lot of frustration. I will not purchase another Linksys product, they obviously don't care about quality or their customer base. Read other customer reviews, I wish I had prior to purchasing this dud!
Great for taking pictures, and shooting movies. I have also used the Mavica's and this is much better! The cards, and DV tapes are very easy to use. Up loading pictures to your computer is also a flash. Love it!
I bought this TV on 11/30. It has a severe case of the halo effect described in the "Consumer Alert" above. Although I wanted to like the TV and keep it, I have to give it the lowest rating because of the halo problem and the terrible service to fix the problem. The TV is fine, but the halo completely ruins it for me -- it shows up as a blue/purple circular haze in the lower middle screen in a good number of high contrast scenes (extreme example: Harry Potter 5, chapter 2 - when Nymphadora makes her entry holding a point source light into Harry's dark room).My experience with 3 Samsung service companies in the DC area has beenhorrible. The first two companies Samsung customer service scheduled for me never showed up and never returned calls. People from the 3rd one did show up but appeared completely clueless about the problem. By now I have this quite well researched -- I showed them various movie frames where the halo crops up, and I also showed them test images from avsforum (search for posts by MLXXXp on Samsung LED rear projector owners thread). But they wanted to take the TV away for tests and then decide what to do about it. When I showed them the consumer alert on this site they said they know nothing about that problem.I also talked to a supervisor at Samsung customer service. She refused to assign another service company or have them perform the service at my home even when I suggested that I may have to return the TV. I pointed the alert to her as well, to which she said that Samsung can not be responsible for any alert that amazon puts on it's site.Be prepared to potentially go through all this if you are buying it. Mine is going back.UPDATE (1/25/08): I have returned this TV now. After two emails, a faxed letter, and a few phone calls over 20 days I was put in touch with "executive" customer service. The person I talked to seemed good to deal with and promised to take care of the problem. But my 60 days return deadline was nearing, and I still did not feel good about the local service. I was also concerned about the sudden TV failures (after working fine for a while) that other people have been reporting here. Ultimately I decided to go for an lcd (sony 52xbr4 $2800 + $320 5 yr sony warranty). While comparing with lcds, I realized that I had not considered the viewing angle of the 6187 which is much worse than most good lcds. In side by side comparison, the picture on good lcds seems brighter and sharper. The repair rates of Samsung RPTVs is 19% compared to 3% for Sony lcds. Other brand RPTV repair rates are even worse.UPDATE (2/6/08): Samsung wrote to me that they cant help me any further if I choose not to send my TV to the assigned repair shop. They also left Samsung USA president's address if I wanted to escalate it further. It does not matter to me any more, but still a surprising response!UPDATE (3/18/08): This may be relevant to those who are trying to contact Samsung through email. I am receiving first responses to some emails I sent to their customer service in January. It is taking them 45-60 days to respond to customer service emails!
These look exactly like the speakers I had for years (except mine were off-white)...and I was ECSTATIC about them!! I can't believe how many people had bad experiences with them. They worked forever until someone accidentally got them wet, and I am shopping now for more Harmon Kardon speakers for my new Mac (think I am going with the Soundsticks II, I'm just hoping they are as great as these were). They were most incredible with rock and acoustic stuff, whenever I had people over, they could not believe that the sound was coming from this relatively small speaker set. The crispness and clarity was amazing. I still feel a little pang of sadness when I think of the day they were broken...I really loved them!!I just had to review these amazing speakers...for their size and price I thought they were fantastic (they always sounded better than my more expensive, much bigger Sony Shelf System at the time).
The design of these is like a sick practical joke. They are very uncomfortable and feel like they're about to slip at any second no matter how you adjust them. Any slight movement of the head causes a "Uh-oh!" feeling like they're gonna slide off and if you do actually lay back or bend over, they fall off. Add to that the fact that they don't block any surrounding noise and people around you can hear what you're listening to and this product just fails, fails, fails.Total junk. All that + they don't have any bass and sound like pop garbage.
I would do a video review, except the microphone that comes with the damned thing doesn't work! Compound tht with the fact it has super low resolution and is ghosts horribly and this camera just isn't worth your time. The only thing preventing me from rating this one star is the ridiculously quick and easy installation.
Thanks to Amazon and its sellers for high value, rapid delivery, and excellent service. This Varta battery is no exception.
Bought this for my husband (he chose it) and he's loving it. It's spacious inside,it can fit his laptop and other books easily with room left. It also has a shoulder strap but I doubt he'll be using it. Great quality and slick looking. Amazon estimated it's delivery date for Jan. 16th but it arrived an entire week before schedule. Amazon is amazing on their speedy deliver. THANK YOU!
Like most before me have said, these are great headphones... And really come in handy when you need to block all kinds of noise... and they don't need batteries.I am a frequent flyer and have 4 pairs of NR phones - Sharper Image quiet comfort (over ear), the Philipps NR buds (HNO60), and the Sony MDR-NC11 buds, and the Sony MDR NC-6 (on ear). Two I bought, and two were gifts.I rate the V-Moda just behind the NC11s and around the same as the NC51s for comfort and sound, but V-moda will beat the NC51s and go neck and neck with NC11 for likelyhood to grab when I go. For looks, these are #1.Base is good. I have experienced muffuling with some over-base hip-hop and rap, but it may have been a (ear)placement issue. Jury is still out on that.They also don't leak much (people next to you hearing your phones). The buds do screen out much of the noise, but don't expect them to perform as well as true noise reduction phones. The v-modas do by sealing the ear, so when you use them you won't be able to hear soneone's voice like you can using NR phones (the NC11s are a little guilty of this also). I haven't tried them on a plane, but when I do the first flight I will have my sony MDR-NC11's with me too. The hardware feels very solid and a cut above others plastic pieces. I do wish the cord was more reinforced cause I feel like I have to be careful with them.They are very low profile when worn also, but it's hard to tell left from right - just a little (very little) L or R on an already small ear-bud.Bottom line - they're keepers for me.One more note - the cord minder (white plastic) is not low profile and I only use it to wrap them so they fit well in the leather pouch.
This bag is exactly what I was looking for. I needed something to travel with. So, I wanted a bag that would be good both for carrying on planes and for lugging to internet cafes, and this fits the bill perfectly! It's well padded, and I feel like my laptop is well-protected. My 15.4" widescreen fits perfectly and doesn't jostle around. It's small enough and cute enough that I don't mind carrying it around, but juuuust big enough that I can fit a few essentials in with my computer for long flights (two magazines, one fairly thin paperback book, mp3 player, Nintendo DS, and small snacks). It's also very comfortable! If you're looking for an overnight bag, this is not it. Too small. But if you only need to carry your computer and a few (smallish)essentials, this is your bag!
I purchased 3 of these little wonders for use on a Western Caribbean cruise in which I intended to climb Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica, and snorkel in George Town, Grand Cayman among other water sports.I am very particular about my photographs and for dry events use a very expensive 6mp digital SLR which I am unwilling to trust to any underwater housing.My reservations on using an inexpensive point and shoot were not warranted in this case.This camera produced fabulous shots both above and below the surface. It's lever is just the right size for using in the underwater environment, it wound remarkably easy with wet water logged fingers, and it's large gripping rubber band safety string kept it at fingers reach and safe for the duration of my excursions.It's completely flat on the side you put your face too which is rare, and yet essential for taking shots underwater with a mask on.Also, it's big enough to be useful yet still small enough to fit easily in the pockets of your swimtrunks.With this camera I did not waste a single shot.I saw many people struggling with their waterproof cameras, and talked to others who had them developed on board with very sad results.This is a wonderful product and I recommened it without any reservations, or qualifications.
I got one as a Christmas gift and I'm really impressed with it. The S-Logic is more than just one of those fancy "techy" names, it really makes you feel a deep and superb sound definition.I enjoy pretty much all types of music, from classical to heavy metal, from jazz to acoustic solo guitar. It passed the test in all sorts of music. I use it with either my iPod or listening to music on my computer.Pros: the sound quality is astounding. I'm a musician in my spare time and this headphone allows to me hear everything in such a detailed level that I have the impression that I'm listening to songs I've never heard before. The bass is punchy, the trebles are bright. Isolation from external noise is great. The volume is also great.Cons: I wish it was a little lighter and smaller. The cord is too long (3 meters), and sometimes it's a little tight on the ears, but I got used to it.
Things were going great for 5 months, until suddenly I can't play DVDs. The DVD audio is choppy and the video pixelates then stops altogether within seconds. Samsung of course is difficult to deal with to have them complete a warranty repair. Rather than just send a new unit, which most reputable manufacturers would do to minimize your inconvenience & displeasure with their company, they want me to send it off to them for 2-3 weeks. (Not a partcularly enticing option when the unit comprises the sum total of your home audio/video equipment.)We'll see how this plays out, but I'm inclined to return to Sony products. After all, I had the same receiver, CD player, tape deck, & DVD players for many years (nearly 20 years in the case of the receiver), and now my Samsung replacement dies after 5 months.Other down sides that I was willing to overlook, but deserve mentioning:* when you plug in your iPod to the USB port, its next to impossible to control what song is next. It doesn't pull up the song/artist info, but rather you get a series of 4-5 random letters, so you're stuck just clicking next until a song plays that you may want to hear at that particular moment. The work around I started using is just to plug the iPod into the stereo using the iPod's headphone jack & controlling things from the iPod itself. The USB port is a great idea for Samsung, but its not thought out well enough to actually be effective.* The remote control is not well organized. Difficult to navigate DVDs without really concentrating on the buttons you're looking for.* The disc #s on the carousel should be white on black, rather than black on black. Its real hard to read them -- even up close -- in a dark armoire.* No CD mode that I can discern. So if you just want music, you gotta take out the DVDs, otherwise, it'll play them when it comes around to them. My old Sony DVD player has this feature and would skip the DVDs in CD Mode.
I recommend AVOID. This item is poorly designed -- it's very uncomfortable (the ear-hook is odd and stiff, there is no soft cushion against the ear), the volume is poor and can't be adjusted much, and the cord for some odd reason comes out on the inside of the mike boom. (Whose brilliant idea was that?)I can't explain all the great reviews, which induced me to buy this, so I won't even try.Consider the M175 if you want a really nice headset at a reasonable price.
No problems with this cheaper memory as it is KingstonThe adapter works with any SD card this sizeGreat value for the price
I've had my Vision:M for about 2 weeks now and I can't get enough of it. The first time I turned it on, it had a crisp, colorful, and bright screen. I was pleasantly surprised to see how bright the screen was at only 50% brightness. So far, I have 2 complete movies, 4 episodes of my favorite show, hundreds of songs on it and I'm not even close to filling up the disk space. I use my Vision:M at the gym almost daily and it's kind of fun seeing people next to me on the treadmill look over and their eyes widen a bit when they realize I'm watching a movie. Sound quality is more than you can ask for with its customizable EQ. Battery life is great. Like I said, I watch movies on it frequently and so far, I've watched 2 full movies without having to recharge it. Only thing that can bum me out (but not much) is that it already went down in price. I bought it for $329, and now it's at $299.As time goes by, more accessories will be available. I'm sure of it. Accessories I plan to buy as they become available:-A/V cable (to connect and view media on TV)-iRiver fm transmitter (heard good reviews on Amazon.com)Accessories that I've purchased already:-Boxwave Flexiskin case (silicone case that fits well)-Boxwave screen protector (doesn't completely cover the front and sides, but combined with the Flexiskin, does its job well)All in all, I'm extremely pleased with this product. iPod who?
I've been disaapointed with this product. I use it at work and clients complain that they can't hear me or that there is an echo, and I had to get an adapter for it to work with my office phone.
Bought this item because I needed a rear view camera for our RV. Ran the cable through the cable run on the RV (31 ft). Hooked up the monitor through a DC to AC inverter (cig lighter), made an adapter to mount the camera in the rear window of the RV. Now I can watch the jeep we were towing and the traffic behind us! We just returned from a 7 week 9000+mile trip to Alaska and the camera/monitor worked flawlessly (sp)!
The optical x6 zoom on the Canon A710 IS is already better than cameras in it s range (i.e. non SLR). However, the zoom takes the picture up to the natural size; the tele converter lens really does make a difference.Firstly, if there are any negatives, they are very minor; the lens and adapter are black - would have been nice to have been silver to match with the camera. Erm, that's it!The main quality of Canon is the lens, which they always do well. The clarity of this lens is very good, with very little fuzziness at the edge. It also connects simply the adapter and seems fairly solid when connected. The electronics features help in the overall control of adding the attachment. The tele lens does make a difference for just getting that bit closer to get what you want.
We use these at church for our in ear monitors for the musicians. Not great on the bass response (not so bad as to take a star away), but fine for what we're doing and at $5/ea, they can break them or forget and take them home. Fit is great unless you have tiny ears. Out of 10 people, one didn't like the fit (he had tiny ears).
I bought the +v version which also offers a wireless connection to a printer. This device provided one hundred percent functionality right out of the box. Excellent support at the web site for connection to the internet and a printer. Works with a small internet provider: shentel.net.The only downside: the web accelerator offered free by my ISP does not work. The accelerator interpets the wifi connection to the WiFlyer as having broadband width and thus no need of a dialup accelerator. I'm just starting to trouble shoot this. Worst case: I may have to buy the accelerator from WiFlyer.
This worked perfect for me. I needed a SD, not SDHC, to work with some embedded software. This did the job very nicely. SDHC cards have a very different interface that doesn't work with some software.
This unit is total garbage. When it works, the picture quality is fine and it can hold a long charge, but as mentioned by other reviewers, it actually plays a DVD only when it feels like it. My unit is one year old. Probably has played 30 DVDs over that time. Just as many DVDs would not play at, many more only played with problems like stopping before the end and pixelating at some points during the payback. These same DVDs played just fine on my home system. Now the unit refuses to play any DVD at all. Stay Away from Toshiba portables!!!
I was hoping to use this to help my business along. Instead, it's given me more headaches than I know what to do with. My mac didn't even recognize the first one, so I contacted Dymo about it. They immediately issued a RMA and sent me a new one. The new one was recognized right away and I was able to print. Well, when I tried to print postage, the stamps jammed. It happens, so I opened the case to take care of the jam and when I pulled the lever down to release them, it twisted. It would not twist back. The other side did the same.It's very cheaply made and I don't know how anyone else is able to work with these without breaking them. Needless to say, I'm returning the second one and looking for alternatives.
I've tried almost every other type of mouse, including basic models, contoured basic models, trackballs, and vertical mice. The problem with them all (except the trackball) is that my fingers or hand would have to grasp the mouse, leading to fatigue and RSI. (With the trackball, I had to hold my hand in an awkward position, which eventually resulted in fatigue and RSI too.) But, with this touchpad mouse, I can hold my hand at desk level and not have to grasp anything. Plus, it has the biggest mousing surface for a touchpad mouse I could find in the consumer marketplace (i.e. for an affordable price).I'm giving it a 5 because it avoids wrist/hand strain far better than any other mouse I know of, though I too am slightly annoyed by the limited programmability of the buttons (see other reviews for more info).The only better mousing solution I can imagine is a mouse that responds to voice commands.
This is the best gadget I have ever bought. The character recognition is amazing, I would guess better than 95% accurate. Obviously some bus cards are a disaster so you cant have a machine be perfect. Even though the scanner is mint, there is more - free CardScan internet storage. This free feature is a storage website that is automatically updated when you make changes to your contacts. And it is accessible via any internet. If you have a lot of bus cards just get this scanner - you will be happy!
I purchased this wireless access point so that my wife's iPod Touch could connect to the Internet here at home. Setup was simple - I just plugged a CAT5e cable from the access point's single Ethernet port to my 8-port switch and launched the software on the CD. The DHCP setting grabbed an IP address from my router, and a few minutes later my wife was surfing the web and reading her GMail and Earthink webmail on her iPod Touch. I was able to quickly configure the wireless network SSID and WPA2 Personal security settings, which made the connection secure and private. This is a nice, simple product for just adding a wireless capability to your home's exiting wired network. Good stuff.
Asus A7N8X-X motherboardQuick summary:This motherboard offers great performance, stability, great Overclocking capabilities (Up to 600MHz FSB, with proper cooling), great features such as Asus COP, Asus Q-Fan technology and not to mention a great price.The board fully supports DDR400, AGP8X (Great for those 3D gamers) and 400MHz FSB (Meaning support for the latest and fastest AMD Athlon XP CPU's)This is great for users who want a motherboard with great performance.The onboard audio is of high quality, and is great for 3D gaming.I have had this motherboard for a couple of months now, and i certainly recommend it to anyone who is considering a motherboard upgrade. It is very stable, the motherboard's performance is stunning, and has a very low price tag. Definitely a motherboard that is worth your money.Overall: 5/5: One of the best motherboards based on Socket A out now.Personal preferences of this motherboard:Excellent Performance for 3D Gaming and all applicationsExcellent Overclocking potentialExcellent upgrading potentialExcellent features added to ensure maximum performance
works perfectly the only drawback is when connected you have to turn the volume output to roughly 75% power in order to avoid bass distortion but in doing that it works perfect-no complaints 5 stars
Oh yes, a review even as late as 2006 for a 2.5mp camera that first came out in 1999, and why not, just got one used on ebay that was basically barely used, had remote control, and strangely had some camedia software dated 2004(must have been a software update maybe)and I am a long time Olympus D 500L user even after I bought modern point and shoot digital cameras, I find the 2500L is still valid today for taking pictures for presentation on the web especially, my main use for digital cameras, and one of my favorite cameras I still use is my old trusty Olympus D 500L that still takes great pics for internet presentation, so I am a Olympus fan going back 7 years.The camera takes two types of memory cards, old style smartmedia to 128 mb only(showing 65 shq shots on a 128 mb sm card), and still very relevant compact flash 1 cards(not compact flash 2 cards), and most compact flash cards are compact flash 1 thinner cards as I found out, bought a 256mb card(showing 128 pics available) brand new the other day to install in the camera and unsure if it would take a higher mb card like a 512 mb cf card(not worth trying), but don't care due to the lower resolution it don't matter, if I use it for taking pics for development, I wouldn't want too many pics all on one card anyway for this lower 2.5 mp. I guess it really don't matter much when one has to reduce the size of the pic in order to display on some web sites.My favorite feature that I bought the camera for was the super macro feature for extreme close up shots, I thread on three macro lenses together(+1, +2, +4) for extra magnification, of which I used to use these on my D 500L, a 43mm-52mm step up ring to use 52 mm filters, etc, mainly cause I still used sometimes a old pentax k1000 35mm film camera that uses 52mm threaded filters.Hopefully this helps someone else out considering purchasing one of these fine cameras used, cause I had to do alot of research on what compact flash types 1 and 2 cards were noting that the camera only takes type 1, reading somewhere that the camera is capable to take up to only 256mb compact flash and only up to 128mb smartmedia cards(nothing higher than 128 mb sm anyway)and one interesting thing I would note is that I found out on a website that one should not attempt to use an old style film camera flash on a digital camera "hot shoe" external flash connection point, it could damage the camera and the flash unit due to older flash units for film cameras have high voltages, best supposedly to use an fl-40 external flash made for the camera or better/newer olympus digitial rated, or just use the onboard flash, but personally, I have barely used a flash on olympus products, this 2500l olympus camera seems to do really well under weaker flourescent bulbs. One day I may purchase a used fl-40 dedicated 2500l flash unit for taking pictures requiring further than 12 feet flash range, but I probably don't need it, like most people don't.
Ive owned this for a little over a year now and it has never let me down. Ive taken about 900 pictures/videos with it and its still running great. I did a LOT of comparing when I decided to buy this camera. I wanted a camera around 2 mega-pixels, decent zoom, decent battery life, and most importantly, unlimited video capabilities that included sound. This camera was pretty much the only one at the time that met all those guidelines. Other cameras matched pretty evenly as far as megapixels, zoom, and battery life went, but what sold me on the Kodak was the fact that it was practically the only camera that ALSO had video that was only limited by the size of the memory card you had in it AND the fact that it had sound on top of that. The only thing about the video is that if you want to take video in doors you really need a lot of light. It will come out kinda dark otherwise. But for the money it is rather excellent.I compared this to my friends Nikon of about the same caliber. While his pictures turned out a little bit better it was close enough for me to still prefer my Kodak.The configuration menu has just about everything I would ever want to modify in it. Date stamping, quality adjustments, and a &quot;close&quot; mode for taking pictures of something within a few feet of the lens.The battery life is pretty much what you would expect from a digital camera. If you use the display too much it will run out pretty quickly, but thats never been a problem for me. Im still using the same battery pack(ive recharged it a bunch of times in the last year, of course). I bought the docking station with it. Heres a tidbit that Im not sure others are fully aware of yet: You can use the camera while its on the docking station. So if youre just taking a pictures of things in one room(like i often do for ebay auctions), you wont ever have to worry about battery life. It can run from the power of the docking station.This camera has been great and Ive never regretted buying it.
I bought this mouse after looking at some local stores and on the internet and found it to be less money then some different colored ones that were the exact same model. I could care less about the color, but the quality is what is most important to me. It works great right out of the box. It's nice and compact and can be easily carried in my notebook case. Love it!
this product stopped working. i spoke to the customer rep and he said - "oh, this doesn't work" and without taking a breath tried to sell me a new product.
I had been looking for the right case for ages. When i found this one I thought great. I live in the UK, so when I was going on holiday to the US I decided to order it. It arrived on time, it looked perfect. I opened it and tried to put my nano g2 inside it, only to discover it didn't fit.
This remote replaces a Logitech Harmony 659 mainly because it has a charging cradle and I was tired of changing batteries all the time. As an added bonus this one has a much nicer feel and the IR is much wider. With the 659 it was as if you had to have a gun sight to get it to work, with this one just point and shoot. Setup was easy for me as most of the settings transfered from the 659. The custom buttons however have to be reset. One thing...it takes two men and a boy to get the battery cover off, good thing you don't have to get in there very often.
Finally something that works as promised and is inexpensive.While I agree with the other apple review, i must disagree that the stand covers the drive. Because the stand's legsz length can be extended, the macbook pro 17" can easily be put to the left side of the stand. It has perfect stability and allows the cd to pop out. Even though the computer is toward one side of the stand, it maintains perfect stability. Also, on the Apple, the front hooks holding it on are exactly the hight of the bottom of the laptop, so you never feel them. On all other stands, the drive is blocked.The computer still runs a little hot, but it cools it down alot. Not only that, but the computer is lifted to a more pleasing hight, especially the moniter. Further, the strain on your wrists are taken away by the slight lift in the back. Very portable and non obtrusive.Only con is that it can't be used on the lap, but that is not what I bought it for.
Bought this for my MacBook Pro, as it states it is mac compatible on the box. Once I plugged it in, it never seemed to work consistently. There are no drivers or firmware updates to remedy the issues and it sometimes prevents my logitech mouse from working correctly. I would strongly suggest you pass this one up if you're a Mac user.
These keychains are a great way to display your i-zone photos. It was a little bigger than I expected, 2&quot; x 2.5&quot;. The photos slip through a slot at the end, near the chain. I think the ring is a little close, and I'm afraid that I might accidentally scratch my photos when inserting them inside. The only other problem I have with it is that there is nothing (clear plastic, etc.) to protect the photo from scratching and the elements. It's nice, but it could be better.
I've had a lot of linksys routers and netgear routers which were basically plug and play, so to speak. No hassele setups. So when I heard about all the positives on this router I decided to upgrade. Big mistake! Out of the box, this router did not work at all with my desktop comupter; it was broadcasting a wireless connection for my laptop, but my desktop's connection was completely dead. After numerous hours of trying to tweak it by both CD install, and both manual installs and checking the Dlink site by rehooking my old router back up, I gave up.As other reviews note, initial setup can be tricky for this router. I've had lots of routers in the past and none of them required the amount of tweaking I had to go through and even then, it still didn't work correctly. Save yourself a big headache and get something else.
Tiffen filter are the best. And if you want to photograph fluorescent minerals, this filter the 2A is essential.
I couldn't believe the price for these ink cartridges, and should have known better. I used the first one for my Epson Color Stylus 960 printer today. The printer was smart enought to know it wasn't really compatible, and read as still empty for that color. The plastic cases in this set are just slightly shorter than the real Epson cartridges. The worst part was that when I attempted to remove the cartridge, the membrane had already been punctured, and magenta ink ran into my printer, onto my hand and dripped onto my brand new carpet. I learned a lesson the hard way.
I tried thwo different sub woofer before settling for this one. I have the Polk Audio rm10 5 speaker set, for my room size is rather small(18'x12') and its a townhome so I have to keep things low, you know what I mean. The first one I tried after reading a barrage of good reviews in Amazon is Polk PSW 10, which to be very honest with you should not be called a sub woofer, because it all it does is some rumble sound and no base, next I tried the HSU STF-1, which I must say a fantastic product, had I have a bigger room and more powerful speaker set I would have settled for it, but my speakers were too small for it, so I finally ordered the Bic 1020, after researching that it has almost similar spec as with the STF-1, and boy what a choice, it is a perfect match for my system. The base is perfect and also comes with a frequency adjustment knob which helps you to fine tune the base output from your system. In case you are wondering I use a Yamaha 6130 Receiver. I would recommend this sub woofers to everyone, you can't beat this performance to the price they offer it.
I ordered Compatible Canon ink because of the price. It arrived as promised and the first cartridge works like the brand name refills. At this point I am very happy to have found this supplier and will continue to use their products.
Besides most of these being defective at time of purchase...the sound quality is horrible and is very user unfriendly. I owned this for three days too long. You'll think the glide is kind of cool at first, but try driving and making any kind of sound adjustments. It's a pain. This should be a 0 Star rating but that option was unavailable. Get a Pioneer...very user friendly and sounds great. I have the Pioneer 8600 and it's about the same price and you won't be disappointed.
I have a QX6700 OC and this cooler keeps it very nicely at 40C!! And the noise it makes is not bad!
This printer is a piece of junk! After numerous breakdowns and unreliable print jobs I'll never buy Lexmark again. Cost of ink is outrageous and adding to the problem they are used up in no time. My wife and I have only used this for homework handouts and maybe several pics. Go with Brother. PC mag just put an article out saying how good some of thier products are. Good luck if you do decide to buy.
Working well, came in great shape and quickly so my mom's phone is up and working again - thanks much.
Item arrived exactly as described, no issues to date. Much cheaper than buying cables from a local business store front, which I will never do again...
Like other reviewers have said, it plays everything very well.Mine worked fine for about a week and then stopped playing. The drawer would open & close but it wouldn't play a disc.Throwing caution to the wind, I disconnected the cords, removed the 5 screws (1 on each side & 3 in the rear) that were holding the top cover in place and took it off.Lots of room inside - could easily be made 1/2 the width.Plugged in the unit, opened the drawer, put in a DVD and noticed immediately that it wasn't spinning. Gave it a slight nudge and it took off and began to play the disc.Put in another disc and again it needed a nudge to get going. Sprayed a bit of silicone grease on the top bearing of the drive and it's been playing fine ever since.Thought I would share this with you all, in case yours also becomes sluggish.
I purchased this turntable to listen to records. However, the speaker is so faint it's barely audible. I've returned it and am back to looking for a good one. This turntable is perfect if you're looking to transfer audio or use external speakers...just don't count on it to stand on its own.
It is good that i feel like my keyboard will be cleaner longerBUT1. heat - i notice my computer gets heat up more than it used to be. Probably because the protection covers some of the ventilation provided by the spaces between the keys2. closing the case... there is now too much "filling" when I close the macbook, I almost feel like I'm breaking the hinge or something
I saw this product in a local store for twice the price. I purchased twoand am using one to connect my HD tv to the satellite box and the other toconnect a home theatre system. The picture is flawless. My neighbor usesMonster cables and we tried them on my set and you could not see any diff-erence. These come in the original factory packaging and are well protectedin the container shipped to your home. Excellent, quick service.
For business I needed a laptop--and fast. I picked this one up due to the rebates offered at my local dealer. I wanted the cheapest laptop that would be decent. This ruled out Compaq, Apple, and HP. I had to choose between Sony and Toshiba, and pound-for-pound the Toshiba A45-S151 looked like the best possible deal. I considered ordering online from IBM, but due to a business requirement I needed to buy the unit and have it running within an hour. This Toshiba has shined from the moment I turned it on.Long gone are the days where the "biggest" is the most expensive. These days you pay extra for something light and small, while the cheap deals are the larger, heavier, less efficient laptops. Personally I like this unit's 15" screen even though text looks a little fuzzy at its native 1024x768 resolution. The A45-S151 is a beast weighing in at 7.7 pounds. For CPU it has a top of the line Intel P4, and its not a Centrino. Therefore the unit has big fan(s) and vents to keep this baby cool. The unit is big and needs a big laptop carrying bag. Still, it is incredibly functional. DVD playback is very impressive. The wireless "G" works very well. The touchpad is decent, and the keyboard feels very nice. A regular parallel port is a refreshing feature in a world of USB-only. For USB it has four jacks! The thing boots quickly, and the power saving features actually work with Microsoft Windows properly. The included lithium ion battery lasts a long time. Time will tell the battery's true constitution.As always the first thing to do is format the hard drive and install an operating system. The unit functions with its included OS, but I recommend starting clean. Its too bad they ship these things with Windows XP Home edition--its missing important features that are available in Windows XP Professional. Formatting and starting clean will give you a clean slate--free of spyware, invasive promotional marketing materials, AOL, bogus Norton installations, and other annoying pre-installed garbage. Companies like Toshiba would be wise to ship the unit in a condition that people could use it right out of the box--optimally with pop-ups already blocked, unlimited Anti-Virus protection (like AVG Free Edition), an anti-spyware application, and Windows Messenger services completely disabled.If you need major portability you may want to avoid this heavy Toshiba model. Otherwise I believe this big old workhorse is the best possible use of a limited laptop budget.
the printer works great! the prints look really nice.it is not fast. this is one draw back.the USB hook up is a plus! all in all a great printer for under $100.
I spend about 6 to 8 hours every day on the phone. I never realized how wonderful it would be to have a wireless headset. I love it. I'm so glad I got this headset, b/c now I can talk on the phone, make copies and pick up a fax. I was able to walk about 50 to 60 yards from my desk, which is as far as I need to walk, so it may go farther.If you spend a ton of time on the phone, then try this out. You won't be disappointed. Note: it appears as though they've improved the ear pieces, b/c the ones I received were comfortable.Again - be sure to get the lifter or you'll be disappointed.
Overall I am very happy with this lens. I use it with an HDR-HC3 & it definitely widens the captured range with no distortion. It is especially useful if you are working in small areas or find yourself panning around frequently. I have 2 complaints on this lens though - it obstructs the flash on my HC3 so I can only take photos with this lens in good light. This is really more of a design fault on the camera than the lens but... Other thing is it does not allow you to use any filters - I would like to use some polarizing filters etc which this will not allow for. Otherwise good product & would recomend.
I've owned this Lite On burner for nearly half a year now and it's been a major upgrade to my (older) system. It simply works brilliantly. I've burned (literally) hundreds of discs, of all varieties, and have yet to experience any problems from this drive. The LightScribe feature comes in particularly handy when creating "special" DVD's or CD's. I've found the drive to be rather quiet, although I know some others have felt that it's a touch on the noisey side. Noise ordinarily results from the burn speed you've selected to write at. If you select a fast speed (like 48x) then you may experience some "noise" from the burner. But understand that speed is not necessarily your friend when creating discs. DVD's in particular benefit from a slower write speed, in order to help prevent errors. Anyhow, it's a fine product. Highly recommended.
I own a Creative Muvo 256MB and still enjoying it to date. When I saw the more compact Creative Zen nano plus 1 GB (and the price just keeps coming down!), I decided to order one and was pleasantly surprised! The sound quality is awesome ( I even compared it head to head with iPOD nano with its earphones--I think the ZEN has a better sound!) It is very small, light and came with a silicon case and armband which is just perfect for working out. I have no problems with it so far.In fairness to iPOD nano, iPOD has better and larger graphics but more pricey. Bottom line is, MP3 players are mainly audio players, hence the looks should be secondary. I have recommended the ZEN nano to all my coworkers and to order thru Amazon, couldn't be simpler than that!
My current rig as of 1/2011:-Fluance SXHTB+-JBL ES250PBK 400-Watt High-Powered 12-Inch Subwoofer-Harman Kardon AVR 2600 Receiver-PlayStation 3 using 1.4a HDMI cables from Amazon on Linear PCM settings(not MonsterRipOffs)I went from Infinity TSS-750 series satellite speakers to these Fluance speakers, and I have to say, they're simply amazing. I can't really compare to any other bookshelf speakers, only satellite speakers. However, I have heard speakers like these in the store and frankly, I couldn't tell you the difference between these and Polk audio.As for shipping, Fluance is a smaller company and you can only buy the speakers from them, so I was expecting a long wait time. Shipping from Canada (I assume, since they're based there), my speakers were there by the end of the week after ordering on a Monday. I considered that to be speedy delivery. Before ordering though, I did have to wait for several months because they were out of stock, but I wasn't ready to buy then anyway.What's included are two bookshelf speakers, a center, and two rear/sides (whichever you prefer). On Fluance's website, you can order two more speakers for complete 7.1 audio for $39.99 a speaker. The picture doesn't do them justice. I was going to actually paint the speakers black, as I hate "wood" looking furniture, but these are a bit darker than the picture advertises them to be. They actually blend pretty well with darker furniture. This comes from my wife as well, who didn't want to buy these just because she hates the wood look. But she instantly liked the darker color they arrived in.Setting these suckers up was a little new to me. Again, I never had bookshelf speakers before, so I didn't know I needed to have two wires per speaker, but I guess I should have figured that out. After I got them setup, my receiver did all the work as far as configuring them, with me tweaking them a bit.Now, I bought the subwoofer mentioned above at the exact same time. That sucker is huge, and packs a nice punch. But after the first day, I turned it off so I could play games at night, and really, I haven't used the subwoofer hardly since. My Blu-rays and games manage to boom at the appropriate moments, without the subwoofer. Often times, I felt like I was using my old subwoofer for bass, just from the speakers. They're not going to rattle windows, and tear down the roof, but they're great if you don't want to be too loud because of neighbors/sleeping wife.The price, the quality, and the look is perfect. If someone broke in my house and robbed me blind, I wouldn't think twice about buying these again. At $299 (plus about $80 shipping), these really feel like a steal. Everyone that has heard them has been greatly impressed, and I feel if you're planning on getting a Polk audio set, consider Fluance as a superior product than them since they sound the exact same and cost way less.
I cancelled HD programming with my satellite provider and purchased this product to display HD on my Sony TV. Hookup and setup were very easy. My only complaint is the remote. The unit apparently has a narrow range of receiving signals from the remote, as you have to expertly aim the remote to get results. Guide use is somewhat slow.A useful product if your TV does not have a built-in tuner.
Once I was able to confirm that this fit my Map60CSX AND that I needed it for the friction mount I ordered it.It's simple but versatile. The display on the GPS can be tilted forward/backward, rotated clockwise/ccw and spun on the base. More than I need for my dashboard use. It comes with a peel and stick adhesive piece that exactly matches the dimensions of the base, but I'll never use it; too restrictive, that's why I went with the friction mount.
We bought this camera in the summer of 2003 to replace our older video camera and have had a great experience. The video quality is excellent. The color is superb. Great audio quality. The video records at more lines of resolution than current televisions use, so I have no doubt that the quality will still look great after high definition televisions dominate the home television market.Recently, my 4 megapixel digital camera needed to be sent in for repairs ... it is not a Sony :( ... We were upset as we did not think we would be able to print pictures until it returned...we decided to test printing out the Sony TRV950 digital pictures...we were amazed that we were able to print out wonderful quality pictures (3x5). So, we have been very impressed with a feature we never intended to use.The features included on the camera are great...but two that stand out in my opinion are the super steady shot to help get rid of the &quot;jiggle&quot; and the auto white balance...the best I've seen.This camera does cost more than other consumer level cameras, but the value is well worth it in my opinion. We bought it to take good video of our baby growing up...we are convinced that this is, by far, the best option and we will never regret spending the extra money.We purchased a 3 Watt light attachment, a 256MB memory stick card, and an additional M71D battery (250 minutes). I would strongly recommend these accessories.
I'm not sure. I probably don't have the experience to give a full review on this. I bought a Canon XTi body and this lens, based upon the reviews. I'm not UNHAPPY, I think this is better than the kit lens (but it cost a good bit more!), and I believe it's a good "walk-around" lens in that's it's flexible and light. It's also inexpensive for a good zoom lens.I will say that the vignetting that the reviews complained about is real -- you can see the dark aperture corners close in the viewfinder when you zoom to wide angles (17mm).My main focus has been indoor, low-light photos (new baby!). I eventually got the $70 F1.8 50mm Canon lens for those portrait photos, but this worked reasonably well. It does take great high-light and zoom photos!Let's put it this way.... I would not change things if I had to buy my first lens again, I'd still get this.Also, as other reviewers have noted, it is much longer than this photo implies -- I believe it's the correct lens, but the aspect ratio of the photo is screwy. It's an "impressively" long lens :)
I've had it for over six months and have had no problems at all. Since it doesn't 'turn-off' per se, I take out one battery when I'm not using it. I was a little concerned about buying a refurbed mouse but I am 100% satisfied and glad that I did.
I agree with other reviewer that this head is not satisfactory when using a long lens or flash on a large camera. I wonder if this is a function of age as I did not notice this problem when I first purchased the head. I also wonder if there is a way to refurbish it so that it holds better when trying to shoot at an angle.
This cable was great for such a low price. Works just as good as my 20 dollar cable. Greatfor my ps3 as well.
I was amazed at the ease of installation, and the high quality picture, and sound, that this unit delivers. This is easily the best of the QuickCam line. The conclusion of all the research that I did before I purchased this unit was that the Logitech QuickCam is the best webcam available, and the Ultravision is without a doubt the best of that line. The Ultravison is easy to install, easy to use (literally two clicks and you are online) and delivers a superior picture and sound, compared to others. The experience delivers nearly live sound and actual time video with nearly zero freeze-frameing, mosaic, or that irritating, under water-type sound you get from most webcams. Highly suggested for long-distance families, conference callers, or chatters!
I put these in the rear of my 1984 Corvette along with a matching set of Infinity 6 1/2 speakers in front. They are connected to a Kenwood deck and no external amplification. I am very impressed with the sound quality. I am an avid audiophile and very hard to please. I was expecting to add amps and subs, which still may come later. But with the exceptional sound, I have no reason to do so. The 6x9's have adequate bass. Obviously not as much as dedicated subs but there is plenty of bass present and they do not leave me longing for more. Don't be afraid to invest in these speakers they will not disappoint you!
The video dc light is good but takes too many weeks to received it, I bought it with the bulb, I received the bulb but not the video dc light, so when I need to use it I couldn't. Keep in mind the time, if you can wait 3 weeks it's excellent.
My order for cat5 cable was handled without any problems and the quality of the cable was what I have come to expect from Amazon. It was easy you handle when running it to several rooms and through holds that have other cables or wires already running through them. When stetting up terminations weather it a female or male connector it was without trouble.
This was bought for my 15 year old daughter to watch movie's on when she didn't want to watch what we were watching, needless to say she love's it, and never watches T.V. with us. She was also impressed with all the features, you can do stuff with your digital picture's, and all manner of thing's I can't understand, you've got to be a kid to run all the extra's!~!!
I'm a rancher and needed a small compact player to listen to my MP3 songs while out in the fields. I saw this unit and felt it would be perfect. I've had other bigger brands and models but working with farm equipment, it is imperative to have proper clearance of such devices.I have to say this player is beyond what I ever expected in an MP3 player! I loaded over 19 hours of songs on my player and have not even gone past a quarter of the space.I've used the built in Recorder to keep a reminder log of all that needs attention in my hectic day. I've used as many as 15 recorded sessions one day and it seems the amount is limitless in how many recorded session you can create. My daughter is in college, and I'm buying another one for her, so she can use it in her classes to record all the instructor's notes.It is literally a very impressive unit. The sound quality is crisp and crystal stereo clear. It also comes with a Photo browser that I converted my digital camera photos and showed it at our class reunion this month. The picture quality is very clear on screen and photos are easily recognizable. But this isn't even the best of it!For an added quality feature, it has the ability to play Movies! I have watched FULL LENGTH DVD Movies!! My unit plays hours upon hours of MP3 songs, has Digital Photos, Recorded sessions, and 2 Full Length DVD Movies, and I only used half the space. YES HALF!I am sold on this little workhorse.It came with a compression software interface that allowed me to compress video and movie files without losing picture quality.Video Example: I had someone videotape myself going through the watering operating system on our ranch. I then had the camera footage captured to my computer in the WMA format. I then placed the footage in my player to show my hired hand the instructions on my player, in the event I am not available! It has so many different functions! It is worth every penny. I haven't used all its features but for what I've used, I am completely 100% sold on the quality, durability, capability and price of such a device.This is an under-rated player. With the iPODS getting all the attention, it's not suprising that others are trying to be like the big boys. Well - this can do much more than the others......for far less!! Don't be reluctant to buy, based on the 1 gig capacity. This player can do whatever you want it to do. It won't be long before you see more and more and MORE of this unit around!
Have been using AA bateries for a long time and the use of them in my GPS/radio combination takes a new set every day I use it for over 6-7 hours. It takes 3 AA Bateries, Thes new batteries with the charger gives me almost 4 days of use. It will not belong before these batteries pay for them selves. I also bought extra batteries for the charger to always have spare ones to use. They also work very well in my digital camera.
This is the first flash that I got so I can't really compare it with anything else, but for the value, I'm actually happy with the purchase. I used it during a party and I found that the flash really adds depth to the pictures. Unfortunately the battery I used were the really cheap ones (I was experimenting, I wanted to see how fast the flash can eat up the batteries) and at around 150 shots I noticed that the recycle time was starting to take too long, so long that I began to miss some crucial shots.Initially I wanted to get the 580ex ii, but I don't regret starting off with the 430ex ii... There were some shots where I wish I could use it off cam, but for now, bouncing on walls can still pull it off for me. Go for this... And when you want do decide to get the 580 ex ii, this is still a keeper as it works as the slave.
I guess you get what you paid for. Good thing this only cost $1 because it didn't work. I would not recommend this to anyone.
I got this lens as a replacement for a Sigma 28-105 f2.8-4. The Sigma is no longer made and the one I had failed and I'll need to get it repaired. Meanwhile, I needed a lens that was in the same general range. I have 8mm fisheye, 16mm fisheye, 10-20mm aspherical, 17-35 aspherical, the 28-105 Sigma that this 24-135 Tamron replaces, 50-200 f2.8, 75-300, 120-300 f2.8 - so the range on this lens was a critical "hole" to fill in.I read a number of reviews on this lens which were good. Even though it isn't wuite as fast as the Sigma was, it has a nice range (24-135mm). After getting it, I was very impressed with the super sharp pictures and extremely close focusing range I got with this lens.I highly recommend it. I would have given 5 stars if it were an f2.8 lens so that's the only reason for the 4 stars, it could be a little bit faster.
I had to replace my Lexmark printer after it mysteriously died. I need to find an inexpensive replacement, and chose the HP 920. Wow! It prints better than my last printer -- quiet motor and the colors are sharp and vivid. No banding, just beautiful color. I highly recommend this printer for the price.BUT ...I had problems loading the software. Apparently, McAfee Virus Shield reads some of the HP files as viruses. It took me a very long time to get this printer up and running, even after I disabled the Virus Shield. It was well worth the effort, though.
Laptop thefts, for the most part, are crimes of opportunity. This lock makes your laptop less appealing to thieves. The only thing I wish was that the cable was bright orange, making it even more obvious. For the grab-and-dash thieves, my laptop is much lower on their hit parade.I loop the cable around a stationary object, threading the free end through the loop and lock the free end to my laptop (there's a space on most laptops for security measures). I've used it quite a bit at hotels (housekeeping practices in most hotels leave rooms open and unattended for long periods), at coffee shops and at conferences when I have to walk away from my computer for a short period.
Simply incredible. I wear these headphones everyday without exception, I use them for everything. From playing Counter-Strike to mowing the lawn, I have already gotten my moneys worth out of them and I have had them for 4 1/2 months. To mow the lawn, I use a riding lawnmower and using these and my CD player I can virtually block out the rumble of the mower. I have also used them on airplanes, and yes, again they are effective. If you are hesitant on buying these, don't be. Coming from someone that practically lives in his headphones, these are the best audio buy I have ever made. Because of these I will be a loyal customer of Sennheiser. Just one word of advice, you hear EVERYTHING with any recording. Also pick your hardware accordingly. Sometimes the static will drive you nuts as it does me with mp3s if they aren't high quality recordings...
www.adorama.com adevertised the wrong item for the $80 price, and instead they sent me a Nikon CookPix 4600 4.1 mp digital camera instead. They told me a refurbished Nikon Coolpix P4 8.1 mp would be $170 instead. They said they would take back the Nikon Coolpix 4600 4.1 mp, but I decided to keep it, because for the price it still had a lot of features, and it works quite well. If a bargain seems too good, it might be a mistake. Nice thing about the Nikon Coolpix 4600 is that it uses less expensive AA batteries, and one can use the rechargeable metal hydride AA batteries in it. It does not have vibration reduction though and at 4.1 mp, it would not be as sharp in enlargements at 8.1 mp. Still, for now I am satisfied with it.See for yourself, Pictures at:http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc;=4n2z6kt.b8ygmzn5&Uy;=-c282n0&Ux;=0http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=4n2z6kt.3lsx96pt&Uy;=4emiom&Upost;_signin=Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Ux;=0Of course I use to be a professional photographer at Polaroid 30 years ago.My only complaint with the Nikon CookPix 4600 with 1.5 inch LCD screen is that in bright sunlight it is hard to see the image. It gets about 80 to 100 pictures on two AA alkaline batteries without flash.Nikon Coolpix 4600 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
There's a lot of bad reviews here, and I don't doubt people's experience. For me however it's worked great. No problems setting up or using. Good value for the money (...). I'm using Windows Media Center 2005.
If you are looking for a navigation tool to go driving, flying, or boating with, the eMAP is perfect for just about anyone. There are many features such as a trip computer which gives you average, max, and current speed as well as a odometer. Other features include an altimeter, satellite status page, and a very nice moving map. The map is very crisp and accurate! The only major down side to the unit is that you cannot update the basemap! This means that you cannot update the frequently changing roads throughout america. I would also strongly recommend getting the leather carring case for it. It is a very nice, sturdy case and will keep your GPS from getting scratched.
This thing in a Core 2 duo Rig will run all games available now at max settings. Its a monster(both in size and performance). Will see even more benefits when vista and DX10 games arrive.
This one is not accurate. I have compared it against several high quality meters at work, and the 4460 is always off, but often by a different direction or a different amount.I miss the display in amps the older model had. It was very useful for determining circuit loads in cases where an amp clamp was not convenient.It also hogs both outlets of a standard duplex receptacle, so the other one is covered and unusable. (Yes, a pigtail would help)I e mailed the company twice about the inaccuracy and inconsistency, and did not receive a reply.It became more and more inaccurate and finally died.
All still and video camers need a lens protector. The Tiffen UV is an excellent value and quality.The other added benefit is the glare cut by the UV filter. All my cameras have filter lens protectors and they also keep moisture and dust out too.
bought this headphones around 10 years ago, they finally gave up, true around one year ago they brokethe same way most guys have commented but it was fine, I had too much love for em...I like them so much that I want em again...
My HP Officejet V40 All-In-One register's this black ink cartridge as the wrong ink cartridge for the printer and therefore it will not operate with.
cables arrived on schedule and works as advertised.each one worked as advertised but don't work if connected in series.
We have had 2 brothers MFC machines the latest was MFC-8220 the one before was the same, I am not sure it had the same number but both worked well as a fax and laser printer for 2 years before a plastic gear broke. Both machines had the same problem in about the same length of time.
The Plantronic cordless headsets are great and a good buy. I ordered two of them to make sure I always had one available when I needed it. They typically don't last too long since the cord gets pulled. I used a little clear packing tape to attach the cord to the phone so it won't get pulled should I accidentally get it caught on something. The only thing I would like this model to have is a mute button. I didn't realize that when I ordered it however I have had similar models that did.
I really like the ease of use on these 7x35 Perma Focus binoculars. They make it easy to pass around for group viewing. The only negative is the objects viewed should be about 50 feet or more away.
Just came back from a 10-day vacation at Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida during the holiday season. Used this with my Sony DVD505 and it was fantastic. Captured every single firework display without necessarily panning left to righ and vice versa. Just propped my DVD recorder on a tripod and that was it.
Once I figured out how to use some of its features, the wolverine was reasonable easy to use. The manual was not very helpful, so I still do not know how to do certain tasks. Overall, I was disappointed. The LCD resolution is average, but the colors do seem to be true. The switches are not as substantial as I would expect, but they do seem to perform adequately. Next time, I will investigate a little further before purchasing.
Not that you can really love a cable, but I use it to connect my computer to my 32' flat screen and watch netflix and DVDs. Yes, I'm a college student... But it has worked great for over a year now and does the job well. Super cheap! No comparison to walmart's $20+ cables.
Very happy with phone and sound quality. We have an 8 seat conference room table and everyone's voice is easily heard on the other end of the line. Speaker quality is also very good. Dial pad with digital display is a must have and is worth the extra $$ for ease of use.
I always had trouble with earphones since they are usually too big and hurt my ears. I found a pair of Sony's that I really liked, but after a while of exercising, they would fall off my ears. I saw this product at Amazon and liked the over-the-ear attachment. I really like the headphones and they have never fall off my ears. Sometimes when I'm exercising I have to push them in a little bit to get a better "noise reduction" sound, but it's no biggie. In the plane they were good and I had no complaints. I used them with my iPaq 2215 PDA that I used as an MP3 player. Now I have a Samsung i760 and need an adapter in order to keep using these headphones. I will be getting that this week.I would have liked them better in black, but the price I got them for was really cheap and I couldn't find black ones anywhere.
Jean Coquin found graduated filters graduated filters toonormal and not striking enough for creative purposes, so he created asecond series. They can be recognized by the description&quot;Fluo&quot; (florescent) and are used as effectsfilters. Although the same color names are used as with the normalgraduated filters they produce brighter, more luminous colors inyellow, orange, red, blue, pink and mauve. These filters are usefulfor photographers who may have problems with colored polarizers ,which always tone the whole picture with one or two colors. Preciselycontrollable color moods, which formerly were rarely seen outside ofpop videos, are easy to achieve with these &quot;fluo&quot;filters. Technically, they are handled exactly like the othergraduated filters . They come in a weak and a strong compound colorjust like the other grad's...
THis laptop is a great price... EVERY feature is included that you can need. Firewire, SD cards, 64bit technology.THE NX6125 is the model number but the product codes P/C come in many different flavors. They are important because there are many variations of the NX6125. If you go to hp.com you will see the differences. I have the PZ222.I do not have the standard VGA screen. i have the upgraded monitor. My AMD TURION is only 1.8 GHZ other models go up to 2.2 GHZ.The wireless card a BroadLink... very good, reliability. In the network at work, I get good speed and response. The Desktop computers using cheapy PCI Linksys cards or Freebies from the Local Telco get poor wireless performance.I have ran the Adobe Production Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects), Maya 6.5, Combustion, Visual Studio 2005, SQL SERVER EXPRESS 2005, SONAR 5, Reason 3 and I get GREAT performance.The only downside is the MULTI TASKING.... not great.However, you can't expect a lot out of this laptop. The hard drive runs at 5400rpm, the video memory shares with the mother board memory 128MB so that bites into my 1 GIG total.AMD has software to regulate the CHIP performance with work load but it is more designed to LIMIT during low power performance. During peak performance I think the CHIP just dosen't deliver.When I boot to Win XP 64 bit... I feel I get BETTER performance out of this laptop. However, if the Windows XP 64 bit software is stable until you load the wrong software that is having comptability issues. I have all the latest 64bit drivers that was not a problem, but some software does not work well with the WoW mode... the mode that emulates 32 bit .... to allow those programs to run on this platform. I've done many reinstalls of WinXP 64 and different versions run better than others. The version microsoft offers for a free 1 month trial on their website is the most UNSTABLE version. THe Corporate Edition has been the best. The O/S intense programs like Anti-Virus programs are the most tempermental. They need thorough testing and after years and many versions by version 3 or 4 of 64 bit both o/s and software will be more stable.I tried to boot various LINUX 64 bit operating systems on to this computer. Fedora, Utubut.. problems, problems... more problems. AFter wrestling with XP 64 bit, XP 32 bit .. yes, my original XP had a fatal operating system flaw that I spent a week trying to correct... REINSTALL.. I was able to salvage my work in SAFE MODE but I was not happy with the incident.I recieved this laptop from my job in DECEMBER and AS of MAY i can now say this is a great laptop to run high end software, but I wouldn't recommend rendering or multitasking. Anyway you can't compare a laptop to what a desktop should be for... not any desktop a desktop with RAID and HD RPM speeds of 10k or more.My office has 3 others on this computer and they have NO COMPLAINTS... of course they are using OFFICE and watching movies.. SUPERB for low end. However, high end you get all a laptop offers. In a light weight thin sized notebook. (Just add that battery and it is 66% heavier)...
I purchase these cards for cameras and Palm PDA's because I can leave the transfer cables at home on a trip. I also recommend the speed of the Ultra II line, which comes at a reasonable price. But it is very sharp to pop one of these cards out of a PDA or camera and use as an emergency USB thumb drive. I would recommend these cards to anyone.
The Amazon price is steep for this camera that is two generations old, but if you can find on Ebay or somewhere else at a lower price, this is a great buy. I use it as a backup to my K10D. It is a simple dSLR to use, and the shake reduction is an awesome feature since few other entry level dSLRs have it. With the shake reduction built in, your investment in lenses is going to be less since it works with all K-mount lenses.
I have a tendency to jump right in and use a new device without pausing to absorb the directions. This time I took the advice of other reviewers to read and inwardly digest the manual supplied on the accompanying CD. I even printed it out (all 137 pages). It's clearer and vastly more helpful than the small printed &quot;Basic Manual&quot; supplied with the camera. Consequently, I learned to use my Olympus D-510ZOOM quickly and am thoroughly enjoying it. I feel this was a good purchase for me who is rather a neophyte to computers and cameras.
I really like the idea of this product, and this company makes a nice looking item. It works fine, and didn't have any driver issues in any operating system. My only issue is that the cap that goes on over the USB connector doesn't securely attach. It seems to just hold there by being a little tight (is surely going to get loose in time). I wanted to use this on my keychain, but am a bit concerned about damage to the USB connector when the cap comes off.
Headphones sound great and are great value when compared to other brands. Unfortunately, the stem of the 1/8" headphone jack broke off after only 3 months of infrequent, light use.
Worked absolutely perfect first try. Cristal clear video and audio. I'm using it to feed an older TV that could not accept the AV outputs from a satellite receiver box.I'm using the AV connections. Did not try the S-Video or off air antenna pass-through.
I recently purchased the NUVI360 and have to say that I am, overall, impressed with the product. I appreciate the size and weight of the NUVI as it is small and light, yet it does not come up short in screen size, or features.A couple of things I would like to mention with having well played with this product for the past 5 weeks;You can insert your own picture for splash screen, modify vehicle icon to personalize your NUVI and the list goes on and on. This is also true with the voice that prompts. You can select the voice, or language (and there are quite a few to choose from) that will prompt you. Of the 6 languages that I speak, 5 are available on the NUVI and each is very clear, crisp and precise.Searching for and setting up destination/ favorite destination was a breeze. I doubt it can get much easier than this!! Select > Where to? > Address > Spell State > Spell City > Type in house number > Type in Street name :: and selction(s) that matches your search criteria appears for you to select. You can even do a simulated drive... although this is done at actual speed (YIKES!!).I have not come across a more sturdy windshield mount... Very well made !!! Good job Garmin!!!The trip information center? (touch the speed indicator located to the bottom left of the screen) gives distance count down and trip information including maximum speed, moving average speed and actual/ current speed. Oh yeah... it is very accurate!I would recommend using the security feature (Garmin Lock). In the event your NUVI is ever lost, or permanently borrowed... there are 3 ways to unlock the unit. A PIN that you program, a specified GPS location (in my case, it's 3 feet over the edge of my balcony... Anyone standing at that physical location would be very noticeable... at the very least!) and in case you have amnesia (but did manage to register your NUVI with Garmin), then send it back to Garmin to unlock. The latter I'm sure will be at cost so try not to forget!!Bluetooth feature > WOW!! My SLVR L7 easily discovered my NUVI and then auto connected without further need to select anything. Voice recognition dialing is ok, but its probably better to select from your address book. I have tested the unit in both my cars. In the TSX (which already has a GPS), the interior cabin is so quiet that the speakerphone option works at true driving speed.In my `run-about' (a previous gen Corolla), I would have to say it did not do so well over 55mph. Road noise pretty much drowned out the conversation. Maybe it is a good thing as you really should concentrate more on driving (more at that type of speed) than to worry about conference calling anyone.Distance accuracy is typically off its mark by about 18 feet, but I believe current non-military GPS devices compensates for this as I usually get a warning to turn at approximately .2, or .1 mile before I get to the turn. On the screen, touch the satellite signal status on the upper left corner to see what the accuracy is. Its pretty cool.My NUVI can be used for European road system. I believe the v8 DVD is about $250 at the time of this review and will be purchased before I head off on another major driving trip in mid 2007. I am hoping accuracy will be better and not play out as it had on a recent trip (see below).Accuracy became a bit frightening at one point. On 1/1/07, I drove down to Berlin, NJ for a family reunion at my uncle's. The trip in was relatively easy... 95S to 295 towards Atlantic City. I was able to locate the general area and then had to go to map because this location is a `recent build'. Yeap, the NUVI thinks I'm driving off road and into farmland!! But in actuality, it is a brand new housing community/ complex.On the way out, late into the PM, it navigated me through local route before connecting to 295... Hmmm... odd. At one point on this route, I was told of and shown a straight road on the screen and was driving at about 40 mph. It was a good thing I looked down the road far enough to notice that the actual roadway now turns a sharp left, and where the NUVI had indicated a road, is now a deep ditch. The road that was once there is no longer and had I kept at speed, and did not pay attention, then I would have been in that ditch.The same can also be said about the accuracy of the gas stations and restaurants indicated on the NUVI. Some have since closed down and/or have moved location, so don't wait until you are down to a quart of gas as you may be well disappointed.Short of having access to the military's GPS's accuracy, I would have to give my NUVI a relatively high rating. It is true that it almost put me into a ditch, but then again, so could an out dated road atlas, or map any where on the planet.Being a good driver has to be first and foremost, and then everything else. I now know the shortcomings and understand the best way to use this particular product. With that, I would give the NUVI360 a 4 star ratingBut wait... there's more! On top of the 4 star rating, I have to say regardless of how good the product really is, there is nothing like a terrific technical support team that can help the end-user decipher and sort thought the functionalities and features of the product. Nathan @ Garmin, thank you for your assistance (and because of this), the product receives 1 additional star.GARMIN NUVI360... you are a 5 star wonder gadget!!!
Not much to say except that it works like it should with typical battery run time for my iBook. With the nice price it is an excellent buy.
Contrary to popular belief, I even had a good experience the one time I needed technical support. A few random disconnects, but overall a great product.
I purchased this device and right out of the box it would just "disappear" from view for all three of my computers. First (as they recommend) I sent tech support a message from their web site...did that twice, with absolutely NO RESPONSE. Then I emailed them twice...no response either. Then I called: the first three times I called I waited on hold for over 30 minutes and they hung up on me...ALL THREE TIMES. Finally after 60 minutes of holding I spoke to a person who swore that they would call me back...NOTHING.Since any device like this (especially hard disk drives) will certainly require some technical support at some point throughout its life, Buffalo has proven that they are only good at taking your money.Going to send this back for a full refund.
I've looked around for reviews for inkjet printers all over the internet and I found that the Canon i560 and i860 have the best and most number of positive reviews. This is the reason why I bought the latest i560 printer from Canon and it did not disappoint. Print quality is excellent and the speed is awesome. I prefer the design of the i860 ($50 more) but I wanted a cheaper printer which I use mostly for text and low-to-medium res graphics printing. I also hardly print photos because I keep them all in CD-ROM and print one or two that I like to put in a frame. Both the i560 and i860 print excellent photos with the i860 slightly better because of the extra black photo ink for hi-gloss paper printing. BTW, one of the things I like about Canon printers is that they have separate ink cartridges for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. This is very economical since you only have to replace the color that went empty instead of all the colors. Generic ink cartridges are also available on the internet which only costs a fraction of Canon's ink cartridges. They also have the best software driver where you can preview the print, create photo effects before printing and warns you which ink is low or empty.(...)
I am very satisfied with this product. Fast and reliable! I got a ridata 2 gb sd card and now its useless, I lost all my pictures. Dont compromise your pictures use the reliable tool Sandisk Ultra II you wont regret.
I put filters on all my lenses to protect them from drops, dirt, and dusts. Due to the price concern, I have been using Tiffen and Hoya filters. Recently I found that the Tiffen filter is the cause of flares and light reflections on many of my photos with 50mm f/1.8. I replaced the filter with B+W filter. I then shot several photos using B+W filter that the Tiffen filter has problems with. The B+W filter do not have those problems at all. I cannot tell the differences between the photos with and without the filter. I also have some lenses with Hoya filters. They work pretty well, too. But they do have problems in a very few occasions with much lesser extent than the Tiffen filters. B+W filters do not have any problems in all the cases. I guess you get what you pay for. Through this experience, I strongly suggest people don't go cheap on filters. Money cannot fix the problems on precious photos you cannot retake. Compared with the money you pay for the lenses, filters are relatively cheap. So get B+W or at least get Hoya filters.
I bought this in hopes that i would be able to hook it up to my pc and play console games... it worked!.... sortof. The card is apparently too slow. Press jump, jump a second later. So i unplugged my system and then i plugged the cable in. It was kindof blurry. Not terribly, but enough to dissapoint me even more. I expected far better from ati...It works alright so long as you use dscaler [...]Sad you have to use a third party application to get this hardware to work.
the picture quality is excellent. Focus and view finder options are excellent.The only thing that is limiting, is a slow recording and disk access time. This is not an action camera and not for shooting pictures of something in a sequence. Great for brochures and gives you the ability to take a picture, crop it on your computer and still have enough quality to blow it up again.
I have no complaints about this card. I primarily bought it for its S-VIDEO output, and have no real use for any of its 3D capabilities. Thus, it is probably overkill for my purposes, but it is hard to find cheaper cards than this. If your requirements match mine, then you really can't go wrong. The only problem I have is that there are no free drivers for Linux.
Templates matched up nicely in the computer. There was no waste from trying to get the text and art work to line up in the pre-cut lines. Looks very professional. Thanks !!
I bought my Tivo awhile back and have had nothing but problems with it. I have since switched to Brighthouse and couldn't be more pleased. I get 50 hrs of recording, can record 2 shows while watching another one. No cost for equipment. SERVICE IS SPECTACULAR.With TIVO, service was no existant. I had to buy my own equipment and the reception from the satellite company that was recommended was terrible, especially when it rained.Even worse was the customer service people. These people could have cared less about me.Tivo lost my respect and my business.Jeers to TIVO.Cheers to Brighthouse.Tivo is a piece of worthless junk.
The Magellan Meridian Color is my first GPS receiver, so I can't compare it with others. But it is an amazing piece of equipment. It is extremely versatile, well made, fun and useful. With the latest firmware upgrade, v5.34, and the excellent optional MapSend DirectRoute mapping computer software (made by NavTech) this is both a great handheld hiking GPS and an in-car, turn-by-turn, street/address routing device.Although the internal memory is only 16 MB, enough for the adequate base maps that are pre-installed, the capability to use SD memory cards for uploading detaled street or topo maps from the computer greatly expands the usefulness. I am using a 256 MB memory card in my Meridian Color, on which I currently have uploaded detailed street maps for most of California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas from the DirectRoute software. These have to be limited to no more than 64 MB regions that can be selected on the GPS through the "card utilities - change map" menu, and are available in the GPS at all times. If I want more maps than fit on one card, I can buy another card and swap them as needed.The color screen is very good and can be seen well in a car from the drivers seat position when the unit is held in the optional dashboard suction-cup mounting bracket. Unless the sun is right on it, it is bright enough to be seen in the middle of a sunny day, and can be dimmed at night. The zoom function allows you to quickly zoom out to see your current position in reference to the whole world, or zoom in in reference to as close as a 100 ft scale of detailed street or topo maps.The only negative comment I have is that the output connection from the GPS to a computer is a serial port type, rather than USB. Most newer laptops don't even have serial ports anymore. However, this is remedied by using a serial/USB converter (about $20). The uploading of detailed maps is much faster anyway when done directly to the SD memory card using an SD memory reader/writer (also about $20), which makes it mostly unnecessary to connect the GPS directly to the computer.The GPS receiver goes through 2 AA batteries in about 6 hours of use with screen continuously at full brightness. I bought an AA battery recharger with 6 batteries for about $20 which works great and takes away the cost of replacing batteries.The Meridian Color can quickly convert among all major coordinate systems, and has multiple screens to show you such things as your current coordinates, elevation, speed, heading, and needed bearing toward a chosen destination ("waypoint"). It can store up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes. For hiking purposes it can track your movement and then allow you to use a "backtrack" function to see and re-trace your path back to where you started.
when i applied the screen guard, it was way too big for the screen.Had to trim it down to fit the screen properly, but still doesn't fitas good as it should.
No HD needed. And, we quit using our home entertainment system which is a bit older and rarely used ever. We just really enjoy this TV.
This bag was better then what I have gotten for my computer. Before I used many different style over the shoulder bags each one cutting off the circulation to my arm. Being a college student I not only need to carry my computer, but my very large books that come with classes. This not only feels great but almost feels as if nothing is even inside the bag. Its seriously the best investment I have made in a computer bag.I enjoyed the fact to that you can be pretty organized when traveling with all the computer gear. The only drawback that I can truely say is that I wish that the pocket for the power cord was protected with some padding but other then that I really can't say any cons to it. I have been using it for all my classes (even if I don't need my computer) and absolutely love it!!!
Easy to install, works as advertised, performs as expected. What else can I say.
It is not expensive but then you will soon realize the blue plastic pops off and leaves a bare circuit board in its place.
I bought the product for use with my home desktop and my work laptop. I use a port replicator with the laptop and when I went to use the KVM, it woulld switch between PCs OK, the mouse would work but the keyboard would not. I contacted IOGEAR through their website and did get back an answer within 24 hours (forget trying to call, I went on death hold). Unfortunately, the answer was that the KVM would not work through a port replicator and that I had to hook up directly through the laptop. Disappointing because the replicator made life easier to turn the laptop on and off easier (don't have to open up the laptop). My low rating is only due to this fact, and I feel that this fact should be prominently displayed in the advertisement of the product as a warning.
But, yes there is always a but ! The construction could be a bit better around the swivel for the ear piece. I use one of these daily in my job.Comfort is perfect, sound is excellent, but I tend to get snagged every now and then on the cord. When this happens more often then not it is torn from myear and the swivel breaks. Well, naturally ! However over time the swivel also seems to just loosen up and eventually crack as well. If you put it on andtake it off multiple times a day it may not be super long lasting, although if putting it on once or twice a day it will last quite some time and make thepurchase that much more worth it.I go through one every few months, but keep coming back to it despite the swivel due to: Price, comfort and sound.
No need to be superfluous given the number of previous reviews. The simple fact is mine is still working even as I write this review. Setup was easy, LinkSys online support is super, finding their products by model number is a synch, and upgrading the firmware is relatively straightforward. My only minor complaint is they never offered static DHCP (mapping MAC address to static IP via DHCP) on this router.
This device is great and very easy to install. It works perfectly, and it is so handy. I had no trouble with it at all. I recommend this little handy device.
Contacted Sakar Intl and they sent me replacements !!
I purchased a Brother MFC-7820 printer about 2 years ago, and have been so pleased that I just got another, the MFC-7820N, for my daughter. I love these printers for their print quality, print speed, reliability and copy/scan/fax features. The consumables are also on the less-expensive side, compared to other brands. The MFC-7820 or MFC-7820N would also be quite suitable for a small business. For Linux and UNIX users, CUPS drivers for these printers can be downloaded from a Brother website.
this flylight is perfect. if you need something to light up your keyboard so you can see the keys as you type away in the dark, this is the solution. there are complaints about the narrow beam of light. it's true, the focus of the light is a sort of spotlight and it only focuses on maybe half of your keyboard. BUT, the spillover light from the lamps is MORE THAN ENOUGH to light up your entire keyboard EASILY. i wish the usb connection could be a bit tighter, but thats more due to the neck being able to bend whichever way you need it to AND having to hold the weight of the lamp- i dont think its a big deal. there are 3 settings for the lamp: low, high, and off. and the package says the lights will last for 100k hours and barely drains any battery while on. this thing is awesome!
I bought this camera one year ago and paid mid $300 for it. It did produce several nice pictures. But I'm disappointed with two facts. First of all, it's hard to get a good picture of moving subjects. Many pictures of my baby girl, when she is waving her hands or rolling over on the floor, are blurry. Second, I haven't gotten any good prints yet. All pictures look vivid on the computer but dull on the print. Maybe it's because I developed them at Sam's club. But it sucks if the only way to get good pix is to develop them at somewhere else at higher price.I have read several good reviews of this product on this website and many others. I feel either those guys are smarter than me, or they just have relatively low expectation of digital cameras. I really hope that in the future when someone writes his enthusiastic reviews of this product, he can tell us whether he has experienced my problems, and if yes, how he solves them.
I bought this to work with my Sprint Centro. I am happy to report it works very well. The main reason I bought it is to save time when typing emails. I soon discovered that the FN buttons can command the Centro to the Home page, Web, Email, Contacts and other areas on the Centro. That was a great discovery, but it led to some expectations. For example, when I went to a Web page and had some numbered hyperlinks (you know: 1. Sign in, 2. Locations, 3. something else, etc.), I cannot use the keyboard to command number 1 or use the move up/down keys to navigate to the hyperlinks. I have to use the touch screen on my Centro or the keyboard on the Centro.Also, there are some programmable buttons that I could not program.That being said, typing on the wireless keyboard is as responsive as using a wired keyboard and WAAAAY quicker than using the keyboard on the phone. It makes sending emails SO MUCH more pleasant.I recommend this product. I read that someone else had a problem using it with the Centro. I have not had any significant problems. It was a little difficult to sync once, but I think that could have been user error.I also synced it to my Treo650 just to try. It worked with that phone too.
I bought this PSU thinking in build a medium to high end desktop PC. I have an ASUS M3N72-D, a XFX GeForce 9800 GT, a DVD burner with lightscribe, a Western Digital 250 GB with 16MB cache @7200 rpm, assembled on my new Cooler Master HAF 932 case (with all of their fans connected) and my Thermaltake ProWater 850i LCS.And this baby rocks!, it have enough wattage for all of this and a little more, I think it will support another video card in SLI configuration! So this is a very good item with a good balance between price and performance.BTW, I put it to work on my house, with an average ambient temp around 33 C and this PSU with it fan keeps cool, and it is really quiet. In fact the fan included with the LCS (attached with the radiator kind device) is more noisy than this PSU fan, even the case fans.So I recommend it to buy even with an SLI configuration in mind. Please be careful, I used a 9000 series video card, if you want the GX video cards or similar, you'll probably need a more powerful PSU.--Update after 1 yearThis product are working very well. My PC has been worked so fine, so smooth all this time, after 1 year of heave use (gaming overall).No failures detected so far. Definitively, recommended.
This all in one may not be the best, but it is still very good. The software is complete and not hard to use. The color printing is excellent. The only drawback is that it is really not a good photo printer. I have had very good luck with this all in one.
Just as described and good as gold. Would not think twice about ordering for the same reason as I did. Good Protective lens!!!
Our new Toshiba HDTV arrived defective. We were able to get it to turn on only 2 out of the first 50 times. We called the Toshiba tech. dept. and the procedures they ran us through were unsuccessful. They told me I'd have to call their regional service center which I did. They were nearly 2 hours from our remote location and said we'd have to bring it in for repair. We're returning the TV and a new one is on the way.
As always Corsair is on the Money this is a awsome product for storing files, I just wish it had the U3 application that sansdisk has
A nearly identical cord is priced at radio Shack for over $20.00. I don't know how they can make a profit selling for this low price! It is as good as the OEM. Be sure to bundle it with other items for the free shipping.
I ordered ONE of these to try out on my printer at work. The price and terms were FAR more reasonable thananything Staples or other retailers were offering without delivery charges. I was so satisfied that I ordered TWOmore from the same vendor. I bragged at work about how much money I saved my employer, who had just bought theexact same items at STAPLES, and they rushed to return the unopened items for refund. They were most pleased to re-imburse me and asked me to order other ink cartridges for different printers the business used. I was pleased to do so.THANKS, AMAZON.COM, and the efficient vendors I ordered from.
I recently purchased the SE530 IEM through 'TheDealSpot'. I don't believe any IEM is worth the $500 asking price from Shure. However, at ~half that, these IEM's are worth every penny. My reference is the Shure SE110 and the Bose Tri-Port IEM.The SE530's have an amazing audio range and audio profile. I rip from CD's (mostly) at 256 kbits. I am now hearing details in instrumentals and vocals that I was completely unaware of before. It feel as though I am getting twice as much out of music purchase.CNET mentions that the IEM is a little on the large side. I suppose this is true when comparing the units side by side with other 'buds'. However, I do not feel that CNET's comment is of consequence. Other reviewers report that they are disappointed with the bass response. I am convinced the units they received are either defective or the user is not accomplished with fitting the IEM to their ear. I actually use the equalizer to back the bass back a little.I would rate these at five stars but, I do not believe anything is perfect. The only 'peeve' I have is that the 9 inch cable should be longer, maybe 12 inches.If you have $250 and want to get the most of your portable music player and music purchases, buy these!
Shipping was a little slow however product was as describe in 100% condition! Very satisfied with with this vendor. I would purchase again.
They look and feel great. Pretty good at noise blocking. The sound quality is phenomenal and I really like the adjustable bass. When turned all the way up, it literally makes your head vibrate. Only down side is my friends keep using them! Love em!
For the price, I am much impressed with the picture on the Panasonic, the HD pics are very sharp and clear. At the time I bought it (2004) there were no other HDTVs close to the price. Still today it has provided me with trouble-free operations. I highly recommend it for a smaller HD set
There were cheaper cords but I was worried about how well they would work. This is the lowest price I could find for a genuine canon cord. It is white, has the canon name and it has the bulge on the cord. I have a prime account so there was no shipping. With gas a $4 a gallon I could not justify a trip the the camera store.
Super easy to set up! I have a laptop with Windows XP. All I did was unpack the box, plug it into my laptop and away I go! Trust me if I can do this, anyone can! Works great! I'm glad I don't have to go to the library and spend hours transfering all my pics and files to discs now!
Transcend 8 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6Excelence productI am very please and will recommend this product to my famyly and friend.Thienthu Vu.
I have been using the SONY 2 GB microvault classic with excellent results. Since I was very pleased with the 2GB microvault - I decided to upgrade to the 4GB model. I gave the 4GB Microvault a one star rating for one reason. Transferring files to and from the unit as well as deleting files off it takes incredibly more time using the 4GB model than with the 2 GB model. I ran many tests between the two units and here are some results: Transferring one folder of files to the:4GB - 21 minutes2GB - 1.75 minutesDeleting these same files off the:4 GB - 11 minutes2 GB - 25 secondsThese results were typical with all the testing I did. All testing was done using the same computer with all procedures being equal.I was able to return the 4GB Microvault - with a renewed appreciation for the 2 GB model.Sometimes....bigger is not necessarily better.
I'm starting my lens collection, while this is not the greatest lens for photo, the video it produces is fantastic. I just got into this DSLR video ring, and this, by far given me the second best results next to my 50 1.8. I could just a sucker for shallow depth of field.
This ink cartridge works just as good as the name-brand one I bought last time, but was much much much cheaper. Highly recommended.
I do like this bag, it looks nice, has plenty of padding to keep your computer safe and has nice sections for pens, drink etc. Loads of room for all your stuff and the actual computer compartment seems big enough to fit the largest of laptops. But the problem is that it's a bit heavy. I have never used a laptop bag so maybe they're all like this but the empty bag is certainly not lightweight and when you do fill it up it weighs a ton. The product description said it has been designed with some enhanced comfort feature but I can't see how this could ever make much difference as you still have all the weight on one shoulder.Anyway, it's perfect if you want to look cool getting out of your car but if you want to walk further than a couple of minutes with it I would suggest looking for something lighter.
I purchased this as the most economical replacement available locally when my older radio slave needed repair. Transmitter is small, light, and fits the hot shoe on my SLR.Though one really needs little in terms of instructions, I would have liked more information about battery life, especially for the receivers, which have no switch. The dealer was so confident about the long life of the 24v transmitter battery that they didn't even stock replacements. I think I will try to find a backup battery anyway.The "keyhole" slot for the attachment fixture on the receiver seems to have been designed upside down. It hasn't yet proved a problem, but I would have more confidence had it been designed to allow the weight of the unit to secure the holder in the keyway of the receiver.Best thing so far is that it works, and battery drain on the AAA's seems minimal.
I love the world of single chicks in New York, and Laurie Graff's book explores this in an intimate and poignant way. What I especially like is the way Laurie uses humor, which is often pushing off from something that is deeply honest and sometimes sad. This is a wonderful book; I recommend it.
seems like a great product - priced right - durable- and guaranteed Im glad I picked this product very nice
I have this mount on my motorcycle (cruiser). Quick to mount, rubber gasket to protect the handlebars, easy to snap the GPS in and out so that the Megellan does not get stolen. Easy to read the GPS when in the mount. Simple, clean, easy, secure - does exactly what you want it to do. What more could you ask for in a product!
I was very happy with the light until it stopped working. It appears that water got into the solar panel on top, perhaps during the winter when snow landed on it, melted slightly, froze, and probably cracked something open even more than it was to begin with.
Only a week after I received my "slip case" the clip on the side broke nearly sending my laptop hurling to the concrete below. Luckily i grabbed the strap quickly before it landed. This bag is very poorly put together, all i had in it was my laptop and my stats book which together, cannot weigh more than 5lbs. Reviews say that the padding is "2 inches thick", not at all. the padding is a quarter inch on each side at best, there is only a little divider inside to slip the notebook into. This divider only has padding on one side, so if you were to have a book inside as well, there would be zero protection on that side. A really crappy bag, I am returning it.
These speakers are just what we wanted. They have a good sound at the right size with a low price. The sound doesn't match our 20-year old monstrous Radio Shack speakers, but they come close. The trade-off in the size is worth it. The bass is not as clear as with our old speakers, but it is clearly present. Worth the cost for a good sound for our stereo system, TV and DVD player.
First thing is I want to say was this was supposed to be my first digital camera. I'm a college guy and I bought this for a cancun trip after seeing great reviews for its predecessor D-550. But after a week, I got rid of it. Don't get me wrong, this was a great camera.....but only outdoors in FULL and I mean FULL sunlight. When it came indoors I was very disappointed. Yeah I did my research and I know this camera is only 4 second shutter for night mode. The thing is I took pictures indoors with real bright lights, and 7 out of 10 came out blurry. Moreover, when I mean blurry, I mean unrecognizable like everything was moving, not noisy where if you zoom in the picture it becomes less sharp. I tried different modes but almost all came out blurred. It might be my camera, but why would it take outstanding outdoor pictures yet take blurred out indoor images of still objects with flash??? I thought it was maybe because it needed to be steady, and it got a little better when I placed it on a tripod. But who would carry a tripod in cancun in the clubs and beach at less than full light? Maybe someone who wasn't there to have fun, that's who.My opinion is get a Canon A70 for around the same price. I did, and even though the picture quality wasn't as sharp outdoors as the D-560, the indoor shots far outweigh the outdoor images.
this is the second dvd player in the last year. and it will be the last for a while. the first one lasted about four months before the picture died. the LG is very well made and has a great picture. my daughter uses it all the time and loves that the screen swivels. just buy it!
This model (along with its 34 inch sibling) was rated a best buy by Consumer Reports in traditional TV widescreen HD category. I have it plugged into my Cablevision service for HD signal - the step up in picture quality compared to standard signal is quite noticeable. But the good thing is that even standard TV transmission (non HD) produces very good picture on this TV (which was a factor in its best buy choice by Consumer Reports). The TV has plenty of video inputs of all kinds, including 2 component video and 1 HDMI.I have my Panasonic S97 DVD player hooked up to this TV via HDMI input and this allows my Panasonic DVD player to upconvert DVD's to 1080i so I can watch them as clear as the HD TV. Granted that the DVD upconvert to 1080i is a Panasonic DVD player feature but you can't use it without having HDMI input on the TV.According to the Consumer Reports review of HD TV's, most HD TV's produce great picture with the HD signal but the picture quality is not so good with standard TV signal. Since most of the programming on TV continues to be transmitted via the standard signal, this TV's very good performance with the standard TV signal was a big factor in my buying decision.
I have not had the opportunity to take this case diving. As any gadget-freak would do, I took pictures in the bathtub. The images were clear. The issue becomes lighting, but that is not what this device addresses. What it does is keep the camera dry. I like the dual lock on the case to prevent it from accidentally opening. The buttons on the rear of the case to control the dial on the camera will take some getting used to, but that's probably not something I would adjust whilst submerged. The other buttons that control the camera are where you expect them to be and big enough to work even with a pair of gloves on.
It's that simple. The newest firmware upgrade for this player halts mid-install, not completely installing. The player will not start, Windows will recognize the player, but because there is not a complete set of firmware on the player, Creative's own software will not recognize it (thus not allowing me to run another firmware upgrade on the player). Do not buy this product.By the way, I'm not alone with my complaint. The creative forums are plagued with complaints of this.
Apart from having to cut out the required size - I had no issues sticking them onto my treo 650. The protector didnot effect the sensitivity of the screen one-bit.
The Canon SD750 is one of the best cameras around. Great quality in a compact camera. I love how the package came complete with a charger, usb cable, video cable, and even a 32mb card(although I will probably upgrade to a at least a 2gb). It has a lot of features, including color accent, which is my favorite. The tilt screen is very innovative. The 3" screen is nice to have. I'd absolutely recommend this camera to anyone searching for a point-and-shoot camera between $200-300 price range. I used to have a exilim s500, and although the style of the exilim cameras are sleek, they do not offer the performance of a Canon.
This unit has all the features you'd want- fully compatible for Dolby Digital, DTS, etc., an optical digital output, progressive scanning. I actually don't have a TV that accepts progressive scan output but there's a switch on the back to stay in normal playback until I upgrade my TV. Video can be output in component form.The slow forward and reverse playback is much smoother than my old unit. There are separate Menu and Top Menu buttons so you can go back just to the Special Features (or other sub-menu) or all the way back to the initial menu. It also remembers where you were watching on the disc even if you've watched a different one since- really nice. The set-up is reasonably easy with the on screen menu- it only took me a couple of tries to get the right digital output, etc. About 15 minutes overall.It really does play damaged discs- I had an ancient CD that hadn't been in its case and was smudged and scratched. It played perfectly without even cleaning it.For a 5 disc changer I don't see how you'd find a better value.
I should say printer / fax / copier / scanner. Installation was was very simple and did not include a lot of gratuitous junk ads that seem to come with the driver disk nowadays. The drivers also don't take over your computer system and imbed themselves into every nook and cranny. It's relatively small for all that it does and the print quality is truly outstanding! This is a great price for such a versatile machine.
For the price you cannot find any better for a real HP replacement, I was skeptical at first when I placed the order but when it arrived I was very pleased to see that it was true OE replacement
I am perfectly willing to believe that this transmitter works better in some cars than others and better in some locations than others. I have used other transmitters successfully with my iPod mini and switched to the iTrip only because I replaced the mini with a 3G Nano. In my car (a 2002 BMW 3 series wagon) and in my town (Philadelphia) it was far far too noisy to be useable. A weak signal from the transmitter and lots of background hiss when I turned up the volume on the radio. Thank you to Amazon for the no-hassles return policy. If you decide to give it a try, save the wrappings.
This mouse is great!!, easy to install and you don't have to worry about anythingelse.
I agree with all the reviewers here. Battery life is POOREST. Is anyone even doing testing of these products at Panasonic?1) I think Panasonic should recall this unit TG2257 and not only replace the phones but REFUND our money because this to me is cheating. Nowhere in the product description it mentioned that the battery life is worst, a fully charged handset gets discharged overnight even without using the phone. Yes, there are features on the phone that I really liked but what good are they if the handset dies in the middle of your conversation. I thought it must be my piece that is off but after reading reviews here it is confirmed that it is one of the poor quality of Panasonics' products. 2) The battery NiCd P-P511 seems like "WEAK" 3.6V 850mAh (not good at all for a handset), the physical size seems like putting 3 AA batteries together (unfortunately can't use those). If the problem with this phone is just battery (which I think it is) then they should come up with more powerful NiMH batteries and send it to all the customers who owns this piece (at no additional cost to customers). I think this might solve the problem.PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT
It came on time, intact, all 5 cartridges, but the yellow is "not recognized" by my printer.
This = IOGEAR Enhanced Data Rate Class 2 Bluetooth USB Adapter Ranges up to 66 FeetHave two LTs (Thinkpad/Dell) both of which claim to support bluetooth.Also have bluetooth logitech mouse which should work with them. (And a bluetooth headset)Could never get them to pair (either LT). Googling pointed many frustrated users.Bought myself two IOGEAR USB adapters - one mini (longer range), one micro.This one - worked only with Dell LT. Did not work with thinkpad. Although all drivers are installed.The IOGear Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter (GBU421) worked fine with both LTs (and both mouse/headset), and being compact, no need to remove from LT.
Very quiet FAN. I have a Dell XPS 420 that was having problems with memory overheating. I added this FAN and a Memory FAN and problem solved. Recommemded.I already have two others Noctua Fan (CPNH-U12P) and they really excel.
I have a more expensive set of speakers (Harmon Kardon Soundstick II) that I now use as a main stereo system with my ipod. As such, I bought the JBL Creature II speakers to sit permanently with my PC to maintain some decent sound quality but with a lower budget. The look may not be to everyone's taste but they look better than the usual basic speaker set up and for many, the ipod friendly colour and styling is the main selling point. For the price, the sound is great and set up a cinch. No negatives - go buy a set.
First, I want to tell you, as Paul Harvey would say, "The Rest of the Story" regarding Tammy Tenan's (Camano Island, WA USA) review of the HP PhotoSmart 7960 printer. I work for HP and noticed her poor review of this printer while researching which HP printer to purchase for myself. I called an internal HP resource and they contacted Tammy and replaced her printer at no charge. Although there was no excuse for what happened, I hope she is now a satisfied HP customer. I'll probably never know how this experience affected her view of HP.Second, after doing some through research on this HP printer, I purchased two for my children (18 & 21). They really enjoy them and love the print quality that the HP 7960 provides. This is a very quiet printer and has a lot of features that people would enjoy. Both my kids have HP Digital Cameras (of course) and they can now plug their memory cards into the printer and print direct or copy to their PCs for backup.
We purchased this DVD player last year from Circuit City. It freezes consistently about 10-15 times per movie on all but the newest DVD movie. Rental DVD viewing is so awful, that we can't even invite friends over to watch on our large screen tv due to the embarassment of this. We tried to return it but CC insisted on sending it out to have it repaired vs. giving our money back. The repair attempts were unsuccessful x2, with the technician finding no problems. We are now back to the drawing board and will have to purchase another player. It definitely won't be a Zenith!
This is a camera with many nice features and one very poor feature: it won't take the picture when you push the shutter button. Instead it can hang fire a second or more, which means that if you're trying to catch a fleeting moment, that moment will have passed. There's no excuse for this, and I haven't been able to figure out any way to speed it up. Autofocus cameras always have a little delay, but this is ridiculous, and it suggests that Kodak is aiming for a pure &quot;snapshot&quot; photographer with low expectations. I'm keeping the camera for my kids to use but will be going to a Nikon or something similar for better performance.
Great quality fit,have not had earphones that have so many options to fit your ear,but the quality of bass is a bit weak,great sound but I prefer more bass
I was so anxious to get it and when it finally arrived, everything was looking wonderful until I turned the wifi on. I was wearing my earphones and it started doing a loud and intermittent background noise (like tac, tac, tac). It was so annoying that I could not even listen any music or watch any movie. I have also noticed that the intensity of the noise was depending on the position of the player in my hand.Here is a list of problem that I could noticed so far:- As I can do in my iPod video, in the Archos there is no way to create a playlist of video clips. I normally use the iPod video to play a list of cartoons videos in our car DVD player. And it is only possible if you can have a playlist and don't need to start every single clip manually.- The music category: All the new music files that I've sync'ed to it were not included in the categories. I had to open the hard drive files to access them... :-(I have to be fair, there are good things on this unit:- The resolution: wonderful resolution. Very impressive!!!- Support for Divx: I was doubting it would play my divx movies. wow... it played them just fine.- hummm... that is it.Bottom line: too expensive for what it provides.I have decided to stick with my iPod video since the iPod touch is too overpriced and the Archos didn't kick the ball.
I finally added this subwoofer to my Dolby 5.1 Surround System. It has greatly increased the quality of the TV audio. The music quality from CD's played on the DVDR is also much improved. It is well worth the cost of the unit and shipping which was surprisingly prompt.
I've got a Mac Pro with an 8800GT video card. If you plan on using more than one display with your mac pro, do NOT buy this cable! The plastic casing around the DVI end is too wide. I can't fit a regular sized DVI cable on the second port, let alone another one of these fatties. With any other mac, you should be fine, but this does not suit my needs at all and was a waste of (already too much) money.
I use this photo paper and highly recommend. The pictures come out great and it makes them look great too.
This cooling pad is excellent... my computer hasn't overheated since I got it.
We use the mount on our ATV's. It holds the GPS in a way that makes it easier to see.
Got my kit for a 2005 scion xb. Easy to install and understand instructions.. Used my existing screws to mount the kit as the screws provided are inadequate in size. Install was a 2 out of 10. install time is 10 minutes. Bought mine for $13 grouped it with some other items everything was shipped together. Can't beat the price and quality of amazon products.
I purchased this Camera from Amazon last year and now when I have just few days of warranty left, I have this Lens Cap error coming on my camcorder. I am not sure how JVC is going to resolve it and whether they would ask for any money for it or not...but certainly I am not going to buy any JVC camera any more....this is a junk ...I had written my review earlier before talking to customer service. But now after talking them I have more bitterness for JVC. On the phone customer service told me that they would service this problem for free and I just need to send the camcorder to them at their factory location. I drove down to their factory location at Aurora IL and was very surprised to find out that the person at reception told me that this camera is not covered under their program and hence I would have to pay for the repair. I told her that the customer service told me that they would repair it for free as this is a known problme. But after lot of arguments and calling to customer service from reception itself they told me that they would do it for free.Now after two days they called me and told that only assessment of expenditure would be free but I would still have to pay for repair for this garbage.I am totally pissed off the way these guys are treating their customers. Certainly there should be class suit against them. I don't know how I would even get my defective garbage from them at all. Can any body here guide all of us how to make JVC pay for their defective products.
I got my im9 a week ago and I am in love with this thing. I have had over 20 different boom boxes and portable players in my life. I live in Miami and frequent swimming pools and the beach. This is the best portable sound system ever. Great sound, great portability and runs on 4 C batteries that last between 18 - 22 hours. The price seemed a little steep, but now I realize it is worth every penny. It is a great high quality product. The only competition I have seen is the Altec Lansing im7. I read reviews saying that the im7 is better. Well, the im7 is HUGE, takes 8 D batteries (that last 8 - 10 hours) and weighs 10 pounds. The im9 is the size of a textbook and weighs 5 pounds with batteries. The im9 sounds amazing and is plenty loud for the pool or beach. I am happy I have the im9 instead of the im7. It also comes with a FREE backpack that has extra pockets for cords, accessories and a water bottle. You wont be dissapointed.LONG TERM TEST edit added on January 24, 2009 :After originally purchasing the im9 about 3 1/2 years ago I am amazed that it is still going strong. The metal mesh speaker grill is banged up. The scratches and dings are cosmetically apparent, there is sand in every nook and cranny, but it still sounds just like the first day I bought it. This is one of the best investments I have ever made. I have plenty of dancing bikini beach day pictures to prove it. I originally purchased it for $179.00. Nothing can stand up to this unit in portability, durability, sound, and battery life. When I saw it for $60 I ordered a second one ! I think this unit has been discontinued. I have not seen it at the electronics stores lately. Probably due to the fact that the iPhone/iPod Touch does not fit in the door jam. (Apple screws up again.) So scoop up a piece of electronic history before it's gone. I put this electronic masterpiece right up next to the Technics SL-1200 MK2 turntable. It's really that good.
Ok, I've read the other reviews, and I am not the professional on car alarms. But if you're looking at getting this alarm, you don't own some exotic car that's worth tons of money. You'd be looking at a lojac (sp?) system or something like that. More than likely, you have an ordinary car, and you don't even know if you want to use the alarm, but you want to save some money on your car insurance. And if that's what you're after, this alarm definitely does the trick. And if you want a bit of safety to go along with it, this will work too.First off, the warning about the warranty card is true. You have seven days to send it in, so make sure you stick a stamp on and get it out pronto.I can't say that this alarm is so much quieter than it's supposed to be, because the first thing I thought when turning it on was &quot;dang, can't this thing be quieter?&quot; So if it's in your garage or driveway, don't worry, you'll hear it. And if somebody jumps on your car to sit on it, they'll hear it too!Next, if you read about the &quot;7 talking messages&quot;, and thought it would say things like &quot;you're too close to the car,&quot; etc, you're wrong. Part of the 7 messages are &quot;armed&quot;, &quot;disarmed&quot;, &quot;please set the alarm now (or something like that)&quot;, etc.The system is easy to set up, but the 10 minutes may be pushing it. I think it took more than 10 minutes alone to figure out where the thing will fit in my car! You'll need to have an electric drill, as you'll be going directly into the metal of the car with the screws. When you pick a location, keep in mind that there's 2 parts to the alarm, the base &amp; the body, and you'll need to detatch those to get the base secured to the car, but then reattach them. That can be a pain if it's in a wrong location. Otherwise, you plant the base, reattach the body, and then there's an alligator clip that stretches to the car battery, hook that up, and you're done, other than setting the alarm.All in all, you can save 25% off of your comp portion of your car insurance, and get a little piece of mind. Especially if you want to be one of those annoying other people with a car alarm that goes off!Joe
I buy this item a couple of weeks ago and is good as new. I have no complains about this product or the provider. Arrived right on time. Thank you,
Used this to mount wires and an amplifier in my boat. Very good quality and well made. I would recommend!
I agree with other reviews in that the design is great aesthetically and ergonomically (especially the mouse). Installation was relatively easy. There are a few bugs, as I have experienced with other Logitech problems (on various systems with different configurations). While the features (i.e. shortcut keys) are great, they don't always work. For example, every couple of reboots the "music" button tends to revert back to opening winamp even after being assigned and functioning differently. Even the work around targeting it to the correct .exe does not solve this problem. This problem is not limited to the music quick key. Second, the zoom feature works differently with different programs. While in adobe the "+" key zooms in, but in IE the "-" zooms in. Go figure. Finally, the USB plug is a little bit big and unwieldy, thus making it prone to disconnect and thus killing your keyboard and mouse unexpectedly (in fact it just happened as I started typing this review.) This problem is solved with the connect button, which works about 50% of the time. It can also be solved by using the USB adapter extension cord that comes with this product. Overall it's a 3... I suggest buying from a store with a good return policy in case this quirks bug you too much.EDIT: About 1.5 years later I seem to have all the bugs worked out of this thing; the shortcut keys are now very reliable and the zoom feature works correctly in all apps. The battery life isn't bad, but isn't spectacular or what the box claims. I'm not sure if the improved performance is due to my fiddling or software updates. Upped the star rating to 4 stars from 3.
This insert worked perfectly for extending IR signals about 100 feet over CAT-5. Just be careful to check the mounting depth of your installation, as this insert is very deep. I'm using a standard wiremold surface mount box, and this insert is about 1/8" deeper than the box. Otherwise, an excellent product.
It took a minute to get the hang of the adjustments needed to the camera, but after that (10 mins) I was all smiles. Great little gadget.
I have used them on a few long haul ( 10 hrs) distance flights and found them to be very effective. there was some noise still noticable from within the cabin but compared to the alternative they were a dream to use .john roseIreland
does everything and more than i thought. panasonic customer service is the best. but i am not a programer, more than 2 calls to panasonic to get up and running. vista has issues with this item and linksys router too. went to a netgear router and worked with no bugs. downside not plug and play. i still do not understand why email photos work for 5 days then i have to reconfigure again.
I decided to try this rather obscure brand and am not disappointed. I previously had been doing my "birding" with my Swarovski 8x30's and while they are excellent, I needed more magnification for my aging eyes and I didn't want to pay the price of the Swarovski 10x42 roof prisms. I had previously tried my son-in-law's Nikon Monarch's 10x42 and was ready to buy a pair when I came across the Zhumell 10x42 during a internet search. I was able to purchase these from Amazon at a much better price than the Monarch's. They are equally as sharp as the Nikon and they focus a lot closer. My only criticism is they are a bit heavy, but worth the buy none the less.
The Stroboframe 300-SHO is hard to beat. I highly suggest them. They grab hard and don't release. The recessed top gives clearance so the flash contacts do not touch the mount.However, that is NOT what I received. Like so many other people that have left reviews, the old bait and switch. I ordered it through Fancier which was being fulfilled by Amazon. What I received was not a Stroboframe 300-SHO. The description states there is a "locating pin". The aforementioned pin prevents the piece from twisting when using it with some Stroboframe brackets. I had ordered three of these. None of the three contained the pin. None of the packaging contained Stroboframe header cards.I already had and actual 300-SHO and compared the two models. Aside from lacking the pin, the size of the units were slightly larger and not built as well either.Amazon was good about the return. But, I was disappointed that I had received knock-off equipment. I needed them for a shoot.Fortunately, I was able to get them from B&H; Photo. I received three actual 300-SHO shoes. All had Stroboframe header cards and locating pins. Learn from this and order them once!
the item i recieved was not the one in the photo, but i'll use it anyway
I just got this item recently and love the alumnium chasis construction. Very solid and seemingly indestructible.Although it is made in China (where all the good stuff comes from), the quality and fit is excellent. The supplied Mission speakers are a good match for the system and sound great. I also like the ability to listen to one CD while I change out the other two.My only beef are:1. It doesn't come with cassette (what the hell are those?) deck2. The CD changer is rather loud.3. The unit was originally constructed for use in Asia and to adapt it to North American power supply, it comes with a bulging AC transformer that is piggy-backed on the unit - a rather disproportionately large protrusion with 4 screws.
After much research I decided on a pair of these headphones. All I can say is WOW!!!!! Great for music and movies. Crisp highs and just as good on the lows as well. Very light weight, after a while with them on you'll forget there on your head. Keep in mind that these are not noise canceling headphones but i personally like that so i can still hear whats going on around me. Excellent value for the money and great service from amazon as usual. You won't be dissapointed with these baby's.
I don't usually write reviews, but these Sennheiser headphones were so good for the price that I had to voice my opinion. The clarity, quietness, and range on these phones is really quite amazing. And the sound quality seems good enough even for casual hi-fi listening. They also include an adapter for an iPod, MP3 player, etc. I especially liked that the phones ran on two "AAA" batteries, instead of a proprietary internal rechargeable battery. Of course, you'll want to buy a pair of NiMH rechargeable AAAs, but the standardized size is a big plus. The only negatives I can think of is the little "tune" dial, which is located way too close to the "volume" dial: it's easy to mix up the two, and anyway, the tuning should be automatic. And they're perhaps not the ultimate in comfort. But for $49 and this much quality, they're unbeatable.
This Cable is probably one of the best RCA cables out there, in runs under 20-ft... its flexible very well made and easy to work with...the quality is incredible for the price...its not as thick as the premium Dayton cables are but its also more flexible and easier to work with and also less expensive...The Dayton cable or bluejean cable would be my choice for runs over 15-ft but this works really well for most analog audio or audio video installations....you should never need a better cable and satisfaction is high once you receive them and see how well made they are..........Oh by the way I do not believe that cables have any kind of sound, they are just cables and cables do not have sound qualities, at least in runs under 15ft....
The delivery occured on schedule and in good condition. I charged the battery for 24 hours and then installed it in a Sony CR120E/R laptop (13" screen). After 5 hours of Power Point presentations and data entry, which included the wireless being on for about 45 minutes, the battery had a 20% charge left. The screen brightness was set at 50% of normal. The battery totally met my needs.
In spite of everything negative that had been written in other reviews about this mouse, I took a chance on it anyway because it was rechargeable and had a nice form factor.Well, it connected a total of 2 times to my computer's via bluetooth. It would then sleep after a few seconds of no use and would not come back to life for a few more seconds. Then after a few minutes of use like this, it stopped connecting altogether, even though it had fully charged batteries.Again, basically everything negative written about this mouse in the reviews came true for me. Save yourself the trouble, DO NOT BUY THIS MOUSE.
it has met and exceeded my expectations... i've put over 2000 songs on it already and two movies...love the fact that i can listen to the radio also
Within just a few weeks this bag takes on a patina of buffs, scratches and creases that will look like it took years to develop. If you're expecting this bag to stay pristine, it's not the bag for you.As an everyday walk around bag it holds my D5100 with 85mm 1.4, a 55-300 standing up, a Nikon 18-70mm or Tokina 11-16mm (depending on the day) and my sb-700 flash. The leftover "hole" in the insert I use for hoods, filters, cleaning stuff, the occasional 35mm prime etc. It has two zippered pockets which I use for odds and ends but nothing i need immediate access too. It molds well to the body, the rubber strips in the strap hold it secure on your shoulder and it becomes second nature to have on as you move. The clips are a bit tough to open and close and are also a bit sharp but I like the extra effort as it means they are secure.As the bottom and top flap have zero padding, I took one of the adjustment pads from my Amazon basics backpack and placed it on the bottom under the D5100. Another one is attached to the velcro at the top edge of the bag and flips down over the upright 85mm 1.4 attached to the camera for a bit of protection.Overall this is one of the best walk around everyday camera bags I've ever used and I highly recommend it.
I highly recommend this screen. Had it for over a month, and it still works perfectly. Don't let other negative reviews let you miss this deal!
The NiMH batteries that Midland supplies with these radios have deplorable life cycles. They're like the poster child for planned obsolescence, designed to fade after even minimal use or standby. Ridiculous. And the aftermarket is no better, so you suck it up and either use alkalines, or some use the rechargeable AA's. No panacea, however.
I ordered this kit expecting to find 12 WriteRights that would custom fit my PDA. Turns out that, in an effort to be one size fits all, there are only FOUR WriteRights that will fit (a little misleading, I think). What the kit really contains is four WriteRights for Palms Pilot, III, VII, IBM WorkPad (C series), and Handspring Visor; four for Palm V; and four for CE devices. Otherwise, I think it's a great kit.
This lens is a great value for the money. I use this lens for shooting action shots at sporting events and have found it to be a perfect fit, the quality of the pictures are good and I am able to capture good action without having to be too close.
Best player for the money that is DIVX certified. Attractive case and fairly easy to use.
For people who are buying 16" LCD notebooks this is not the carry case for you. ... I purchased the notebook as well as this carry case. When I received the order I realised that the notebook would not fit in the carry case....
This little D-link box is reasonably simple to configure and use. Even using fast broadband service at both ends, audio quality was rather poor (I suspect the microphone is not very good) and the video was awful mainly because of the camera's extremely poor quality. I wonder what possessed D-Link to fit such a device with a camera that's about the same level of quality as a $15 USB webcam. Under ordinary interior lighting conditions, it is impossible to get a clear, naturally colored picture: all you will get is a noisy, muddy mess. Of course the lens quality matches the image sensor: it's awful.This is a real shame, because D-Link almost made a pretty good product here. The user interface and configuration are reasonably simple and well explained in the manual, and the performance passable. Unfortunately, the built-in microphone and camera are so bad they make an otherwise fairly decent product unusable.
This item is a bit slow as noted on my Nikon D200's, but for price/GB value and buffer size in most pro bodies, you can't go wrong. I've used three of this units for the past year - never a problem!Get a Sandisk if you shoot quick action sports and the like.
If you're satisfied with the majority of photos being "just okay", than this lens can offer you that with the flexibility of range at a reasonable price tag. However, while you may be able to leave a few of your other lenses at home, you better pack the tripod if you're aiming for crisp images. With lighting situations other than ideal, it is very difficult to capture great images without the use of your tripod because this lens does not have a built in image stabilization system. While some may not mind the constant use of a tripod, I've noticed that a lot of customers who are purchasing this lens are looking for that simple "walk about" lens that can capture it all. In my opinion, this is not that lens can that be used for the quick candid shots of children at play or a bird taking flight unless you are sitting ready with the tripod set or you're in high light situations where a quick shutter option is available.I shot side by side with the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens at the same settings and zoom lengths and the quality between the two lenses was night and day, with the canon delivering much greater sharpness due to the image stabilization. While the canon does not offer as wide of a range, it does deliver great images at an even less expensive $200. If you're looking for the next step up from your kit 18-55mm lens & you're on a budget, I'd start with the canon 50 mm prime lens for only about $100 (by far my favorite lens and can capture awesome macro shots) and then look at the canon 55-250mm mentioned above for greater zoom options.
I'm a first timer at getting OTA HDTV. This has been an experiment in progress for the past 5 weeks. I have gone through four antennas (they are all here as I write this) before finding something that's satisfactory (rather than tolerable).I live around 25 miles from Manhattan, where the towers of most TV stations are located. I am also aware of the directional information from [...], and have experimented accordingly with its effects on reception. My apartment's windows all face north, while the signals all comes from southwest. I cannot get signals from where it comes from, and thus needed to get signals from deflections perhaps off nearby buildings and trees. It's a very poor circumstance for over-the-air reception, maybe just slightly better than being underground. Signals are weak, and are affected by weather. Stormy and windy days have shown effects at disrupting signal reception.With this said, and without going into much detail, let's talk about the antennas. Now all these antenna have been tested with the same equipment, setup, directional adjustments, location, etc. etc. and have been tested through good an foul weather, day and night, to observe differences.1.Terk HDTVaTerk HDTVa Indoor Amplified High-Definition Antenna for Off-Air HDTV Reception- After reading some rave reviews and high ratings at [...], log periodic types (looks like a fishbone) seems to be the way to go. I got the Terk HDTVa first, thinking that the amplification and VHF antenna should nail my reception problems at the start. However, after more than two weeks of fidgeting around ad nauseam (directions, locations, amplifications, different devices, etc.), I only managed to pick up two ATSC channels' signals, and even those don't have strong enough signals to display anything. I thought maybe it's just my poor location, and that I should probably give up on the attempt. The included in-line amplifier dongle doesn't work at all. Powering it on makes no difference in signal strength readings, which hovered around 5-10%.It is well built, looks nice, good concepts, but it just didn't work.2.Phlips PHDTV1Philips PHDTV1 Digital HDTV-UHF Indoor Antenna- The venerated "silver sensor" which was previously sold under the Zenith brand also had great ratings and reviews. It's in fact nearly legendary. I decided, in desperation, to try it out, even if it doesn't have amplification. It seems all my local HD channels are in UHF anyway, so I won't miss the VHF dipoles.The unit has startlingly poorer build quality compared to the Terk. It has paint bubbles, hairs and dusts trappings in the paint, sharp edged cheap plastics and much thinner metal blades that's covered in oil and has some dings and bendings. I wasn't impressed with the quality, and didn't expect much from it as I set it up.To my surprise, it picked up 9 working channels (note: the terk got two channels' signals, but they didn't work) from the start, even if it's randomly placed. It's thrilling as it was the first time I saw OTA HDTV. After some adjustment and location experiments, I was able to receive 19 channels. However, not all of these channels work well given the same direction.The directionally sensitive antenna needs to be adjusted as I switch channels. e.g. NBC and CBS seems to work well in one direction, while ABC has its own favorite direction, which works also with FOX. I tried as best as possible to find a compromise point where everything works. I couldn't. It just needs to be adjusted constantly.The transmission is often dogged by reception fluctuations. Signal quality tend to fluctuate quite a bit, especially affected by weather. That means the TV playback would get choppy at times, with its severity dependent on the direction I point the antenna at. I didn't think fluctuating signals was a characteristic until I tried the latter two antennas later. I also found that I had to constantly play with the directional positioning to get a stable signal from each of the stations.It works, and I was impressed, but then in retrospect it could only be best described as a "tolerable" HDTV experience as I struggled for a smooth signal delivery.3.RCA ANT111Basic Indoor Antenna- While shopping in stores, I saw this basic and classic RCA loop/dipole antenna for less than $[...]. I couldn't resist the temptation to try it out, just for the heck of it. It is also a different type of antenna than the previous two.Again, I was surprised. This cheap antenna worked well, especially considering how it's only a fraction of the price of the two I'd tried. I ended up getting 17 channels, a few less than the PHDTV1, with the same location and setup. Some channels also don't work, even if signals were detected. The quality of the signals seems to be the key.So what's so special about it? It strangely had better signal delivery for the channels that worked. It's not as choppy, and quality level is very steady. It is also not as affected by directional positioning. I was for the first time able to view FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC without adjusting the antenna. However, the lack of directionality also makes it ambiguous when I lost the signal. It seems that there's no "favorite direction" for the channels, which also means I can't pull in stronger signals at my choosing. It is also quite susceptible to weather changes, particularly wind (which probably affected signals reflected by trees?)The signal strength also seems to be a little weaker, though the signal quality tend to be higher in general. That probably contributed to the smoother video delivery. It also tempted me to get a similar design that has amplification.4.Philips MANT510Philips High Performance Amplified Indoor Uhf/ Vhf/ Fm Antenna- This unit has a "digital TV optimized, patent pending UHF panel array". I thought I'd try it out just for the slightly different antenna design, if not just for the adjustable amplification.Well, it works, and works quite well. The antenna doesn't work without power, and with amplification turned off it works a little less than unpowered PHDTV1 and ANT111. Yet with the amplification turned on, I get 24 channels, with strength up to 81% (compared to 3-10% unamplified, and quality consistently above 60 and usually in the 70-90%+. That generates the most reliable video delivery of all the ones tried.While thunderstorms still managed to distrupt signals, it's much less often and only momentarily. I also don't have to worry about hunting for signals as I just point it in one general direction and I get everything but three NJN channels (they are even further from here.. maybe a good 50 miles).I finally can just set the antenna and forget it. It lets me focus on the programming rather than antenna adjustment. While it needs to be powered, it gives me the confidence to finally enjoy HDTV, rather than tweaking and tolerating it. It's good enough that I can probably stop searching. I hope it'll be helpful to you who may be going through the same purchasing decision nausea as I have.
Sony put out one kick[in] product with this receiver. The number of inputs and the do-everything remote control are simply phenomenal. I can control my vcr, tv, dvd player, and receiver all from the same remote. You don't even have to program it - you simply select the manufacturer of each component from a list.The unit has some serious power too. I'm using it temporarily with some old 80W speakers, and I can barely put it halfway without it becoming too loud.If you're looking for a good quality receiver that's full of useful features, this model's it.
In my lifestyle I go to the gym/school/work all at the same location because I am a college student. This bag works out perfectly for me because of the size. It's large enough to hold my laptop, change of clothes, books, and lunch (all with room to spare). While I have all those things in my bag, it still continues to be comfortable. The bag is made of very good quality that is extremely durable.I highly recommend anyone who needs a laptop bag to purchase this one. Just beware if you have a 15" bag because that will probably be a tight fit for most 15" laptops. My 12" fits perfectly.Only cons I can think of is that I wish there was a little bit more padding around the laptop compartment.
This card is a great option for those that want to extend the life of their Win98(SE) or Win2K machines to use for casual gaming. To bash it because Microsoft eliminated support for a good sized chunk of &quot;older hardware&quot; in WinXP is grossly irresponsible.I used this card briefly in my main computer (Win98SE, 500MHz, 512MB) and was thoroughly impressed with it in terms of performance and image quality.I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because of bleeding edge games being more than this card can handle.
I am 13 years old and I own one! They are fantastic for all ages! It keeps me organized along with all my school assignments, activities, and contacts. It keeps me entertained anywhere I go and I can always play games or enter more information! I would highly recommend this product!
Best value for the price, Never thought that this will be too good to connect my Samsung 40" HDTV with Toshiba Blueray BDX2150 player and my dell studio laptop too.
This is the poorest ear plugs I have ever had. The discomfort by wearing this is just un-real, and I can`t understand why Senneheiser would compromise themselfes by selling this. It is impossible to have these stay in your ears while moving around and you can just forget about working out since they keep popping out. POOR POOR POOR.
WE have always enjoyed using a reliable product Verbatim they never gave us failure, glade to be able to find them again...
You will pay for two processors yet it works as if it had only one because 90% of mac software doesn't recognize a dual. Maya runs on only one processor also. For the price of a G5 you can buy four new Pentium computers each running twice as fast with monitor and printer included. On the other hand Macs are cute and reliable, only the pricing is absurd. However, in a few months Apple plans to announce a huge price drop. Wait until then and you will get a much better deal.
Card readers are an excellent idea. I use the Fuji DPC-R1 under windows XP pro. Each time the unit is plugged in, windows tries to install it, but always fails. So I just cancel out these days and it still works. My wife bought a 7-in-1 card reader from our local supermarket for less cost which works without drivers or hassle.
Dissapointed that the description wasn't clear as to how it works. The package says that you cannot transfer fire wire to usb...the description says that you can.Not clear.
Bought these to replace an ear cushion that was lost on one of my flights. Replacement is thinner than original but works, and was inexpensive.
I bought mine back when they were first being imported to the U.S. and as such I paid a ridiculously cheap price for it. About 1/3 of what it runs at discounted retail now. I've had the thing for roughly 10 years... and its still working just great. So long as you recognize what it is you have and don't ask too much of it, this is an extraordinary value at today's prices. The biggest thing to remember is that the unit is fairly big (its stubby lengthwise but tall, so to speak), so don't even try to put it on a small or even perhaps a medium tripod. Its too heavy and the image will shake and you will go insane trying to stay on target. From the sound of it the guy who gave a 1 star review had this exact problem. The solution is to spend $60-$85 on one of those big, solid pistol-grip ball head tripods that are being brought in from China these days. Here on Amazon you can find one like I use by searching for 'Ravelli APGL4 pistol'. This exact tripod is sold under many brand names and is available at a variety of prices... bottom line is you want something as solid as this to use.
The player broke before playing through its first DVD. Now the door won't open and I can't get the DVD out. Try a different brand if you're looking for a DVD player that'll work for more than 10 minutes.
The company sent a generic version of the Nikon Battery by mistake I suppose. When contacted they handled the mistake quickly and professionally.
This is a great tool if you are driving somewhere and want to listen to your ipod as you drive. Charges up your ipod too if it is running low. I would recommend it for any traveling ipod listener.
This is a nice camera for amateur photographers like myself. The picture quality is good, although not as sharp as more expensive cameras. My biggest complaint is that the pictures seem a little washed out; they don't have the vibrant color of more expensive cameras. I've used this camera for a few years now, and it's been very reliable. The battery life is decent, but I recommend using rechargeable batteries to save money in the long run.Bottom line: This is a nice entry-level camera that should meet the needs of most amateur photographers.
the KA202Lis not a pocket shortwave radio, it is much tinier than that, and wonderful for ultralite backpacking.=======================================An old trick is to create a sleep aid white noise maker by tuning an FM radio between channels. Unfortunately some radios silence between FM stations. Happy to say this one doesn't.Earplugs won't stay in ear when sleeping or riding your bike?: Use a hippy headband to hold them.Volume control accidentally moves too loud or soft?: Slip a rubber band around the radio over the volume control wheel: Problem solved!I listen hours to AM most days during baseball season and this radio batteries outlast any other I've owned!
I lost the top of my old iPod case a month ago, so I've just been carrying around my iPod uncovered & it's gotten really scratched up. This case covered up all the scratches, fits perfectly, and looks really nice! I don't really like how the belt clip adds bulk to the iPod (and I don't know if I would trust it's durability when I'm walking/running), but otherwise, this is a solid product with an affordable price tag. The retailer seems to randomly change the price sometimes though, so I'd watch for when it goes below $2.
While I own the Lowepro Nature Trekker AW II Camera Backpack, I was inclined to purchase this backpack when I realized that the Nature Trekker was a lot for me to carry everywhere I go.All-in-all, I'm very pleased with this bag and have found a good assortment of lens to store in it. Specifically, I can store a 300mm f/4, a 70-200mm f/4, and the 180mm macro (all from Canon) with their lens hoods attached (in the inverse position), and still have a little bit of room left on the inside for filter cases and an air blower. The inside of the bag can be fully customized as everything is attached using Velcro, so you can move the dividers around or remove them altogether. Finally, the inside contains three zippered pouches, with one "larger" one (10 inches long x 5 inches wide) and two very small ones. These would be used well for storing cords, flash cards, etc.The outside of the bag has two primary pockets, with a small zipper pouch near the top and a larger zipper pouch in the middle. The larger pouch can be further secured with a clasp/strap combination that is adjustable. In addition, there are two small velcro pockets on each side of the bag that provide more storage. Finally, there is one "loop" on each side of the bag near the top that allow for "SlipLock" add-ons. While I have personally not found a use for these yet, I'm sure that you could easily attach a water bottle or something else.While I have not tested the bag in overly harsh weather, it can probably stand up to some moisture, although I would not suggest letting it get drenched by rain. It seems durable as Lowepro bags in general tend to be of high quality for outdoor use.Like I said, I personally selected this bag specifically for lens storage, while I carry my DSLR on a shoulder strap. I'm sure that the bag could hold up to three DSLRs alone if necessary, or some combination of DSLRs and lenses, but I have not tried this combination.While some people might select this as a secondary bag, others could consider it for primary use as well, as long as you don't have too much to carry. Others might consider selecting something like the Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack or perhaps the Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic.
WORKS GREAT, HOLDS MY CAMERA AND MY WEB CAM, WHICH EVER I CHOOSE. IT'S A NICE LITTLE UNIT, AND NOT THAT EXPENSIVE.
The ipod mini has just come out this past summer and has rocked the charts. Now, I think you would know the ipod. It is too expensive for just a little, little bit more than the ipod mini. The Ipod mini is a nice, little 4GB MP3 player that plays up to 1,000 songs. Its really compact, smaller than most cell phones. That is awesome! But wait....theres more! You can use the nice, easy click wheel to easily scroll. It includes a firewire cable for unbelievable downloading, or you can just use a USB cable (firewire is better;you'll know it;if you buy it). You can even play games, have a "portable" alarm, and have your own personal phone book and calendar. Check out apple.com/ipodmini for more information! This is the ultimate MP3 player. This is a really true gift to give. So buy the ipod mini. Its really awesome.
The X73 does work with winXP.Even when you update the driver for winXP on lexmark.com... it even tells you to click ok. Just go on with the install. It works fine.Oh, as for the X73 it is a good printer/scanner. Pretty quite and does all in one jobs. The only true complaint with this printer is the ink is friggin expensive. Color ink is about 40.00 and black ink is about 30.00.You can get generic ink. But I do NOT highly recommend getting the generic ink in COLOR.generic ink in BLACK is fine.I feel that the generic COLOR ink goes out to fast and yea you save 10-15 bucks... but in the run...it does not last long. As for the generic BLACK ink. its fine.The printer is easy to use and does damn good job on photo printing,,, as long as you go to your printer setting and select PHOTO and the glossy paper (and make sure you put in glossy photo paper. And let the X73 do it's thing.Also I think the X73 is USB 2.0... but is compliant with the odler version of the USB,,, but just takes a little longer to take off.Now go enjoy your new X73. There cheap in price... but does it's job.
I received this as a gift, which as such was really cool from the friends who gave it to me. This model's appeal in particular is that it can send your photos to your computer wirelessly, so let me get that right out of the way: you can eventually get it to work, but it saps the battery quickly (and I had two), and more importantly... I just could never get a good picture out of it, so the wi-fi wizardry is for naught.As a camera... What a disappointment; this applies to most point and shoots: they seem to get many eye catching parameters right, except the important ones. Large LCD screen? Check. Big brand name? Hey it's a Nikon so it must be good, right? Wi-fi wizardry or some such? Check. Results? Awful.Whenever you try to get a picture it tries to "think" for you, never relinquishes control... And eventually takes the shot... So the moment you were trying to capture is gone, unless you like having people grin artificially for ten minutes... It tries to flash at the slightest provocation, resulting in those garish "tourist" shots; you can disable the flash but then it's completely underexposed... Because I've always had somewhat shaky hands my shots always came out blurry. The only good point about this camera in particular is its macro mode - with the right lighting, loads of time and even more patience. But right after I lent this camera and one of the batteries was lost, it's just been gathering dust. What a waste!But even worse, honestly, is that the experience is bad enough to kill any photographic aspirations, and that's my biggest beef with this camera and its brethren. I ended up buying a Canon 30D DSLR and that's been great; while I remain brand agnostic what could I possibly believe from Nikon?So my advice is simple: If you're getting a camera for yourself, look at a cheap DSLR, and if you're worried about the size, look at the Olympus range of small DSLRs like theOlympus Evolt E520 10MP Digital SLR Camera with Image Stabilization w/ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lensor compacts but not point and shoots like theCanon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch articulating LCD, thePanasonic DMC-LX3 10.1MP Digital Camera with 24mm Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)or their equivalent in other brands: You are buying this to unleash your creativity, for which you need to learn and eventually use manual control... No camera, even the ones that cost $8,000 can think better than you. If you're planning a point and shoot as a gift maybe the person in question would gain more from even just a lens...
The PX-AV 100 does all thats needed to convert analog to digital (providing you have a PC.) Its simple RCA JacksImput makes it easy to convert any analog media VHS,etc; to your hard drive.
The socket 3E utilizes CMOS linear imaging. It is NOT a laser scanner. You can view a detailed analysis of difference between the two technologies by visiting the manufacturers web site or by doing a search for "cmos linear imaging". I have a 3 E that I use with a Dell Axim x50 PDA. It works fine. Socket says that this is an entry level scanning device. I haven't used any of their laser scanners and plan to get a 5M to compare against the 3E. The reviewer who stated that the 3E was not a laser scanner is correct. The 3 E is a CMOS linear imaging device.Update - I did get a 5M to compare to the 3E and it blows the 3E out of the water. The 5M IS a true laser scanner - it will scan accurately in low light and high light situations. It will scan accurately several feet away from the target. If you get any Socket scanner and don't have software you can obtain drivers and software from Socket's web site.
This thing rocks!I do not have a X-Box 360 yet, but I bought this in anticipation of getting the new X-Box. Really what makes this an X-Box remote is a pre-configured profile for X-Box and the Y X A B buttons (like on the controller).What you get with this is an impossible to open (like all things in plastic these days) package - but in that package is a software CD, a set of 4 AAA batteries, a USB cable, and the remote. The remote has 4 AAA batteries installed, but these MUST be replaced by the inlcuded extra batteries. It won't work otherwise.The remote is configured online using a very extensive database. The remote works by creating "profiles." For example, when setting up the remote, there are already templates ready to go: Watch TV, Watch DVD, Listen to Radio, Play X-Box, Play CD's, and Watch VCR. You tell the software what you have (you will need your model numbers) and asks how your setup works. When all is ready, the Watch TV action does the following (for me anyway): Turns on the TV, turns on cable box, sets the TV inputs and I am ready to go. For DVD: Turns on TV, turns on receiver, turns on DVD, sets TV inputs, sets receiver to DVD.How cool is that.The difficulty was my TV. I had to do some tweaking in the setup - learing new commands and re-assigning keys - mostly because their database did not have the correct commands for my remote.What remotes are not in the database can be easily learned, and you can completely re-configure the "profiles" as you wish.It takes some time to set up but it is well worth it. I have no need for any of my other remotes: TV, Cable, VCR, Receiver, DVD, Media Center, and CD.This is truly a Universal remote!
Compared to the iPod Nano, the Philips 4GB is way overpriced.After using one for about 30 minutes, I have come to the conclusion that the Philips interface is slow, there is no support for album art (surprising since the player supports photos and video), there is no equalizer, and the volume control has all the subtlety of a moose. The volume ranges from *quiet* to DEAFENING in 4 discrete steps. The overall look-and-feel is very bland.For $18 more, the 4GB iPod Nano gives you:* Better Volume Control* Album Art (via 3D animated Cover Flow)* Equalizer* Video and Audio podcasts* Calendar* Contact List* Games (solitaire, etc.)
This was my first Wi-Fi radio, and I didn't know quite what to expect. All I did was enter my WEP code (security code for my wi-fi network that you get off the router setup page) it connected right away and started streaming internet radio! I hadn't even powered up the PC on the network yet! It has a huge assortment of internet radio stations available by searching or even browsing by genre from the remote that stream in very good quality (128Kbps MP3 or WMA). I never would have believed internet radio was this easy. Just for the radio part this thing is worth it. My FM radio is useless now. The quality is better and the selection is out of this world (or at least out of this country ;-).I can play African bongo music or rock from Russia without even firing up the PC! I think even my mom could use this once it's setup (and while I love her dearly, programming a VCR would be a stretch for her).As a soundbridge I simply installed and fired up iTunes on my PC on the network and after setting a few windows settings as the manual suggests, the soundbridge played all the songs without any problems.The software in this thing rocks. Obviously their goal was to get it to work as seemlessly and easily as possible and I have to say it doesn't get any easier than this.Amazing.
I HAVE 2 SONY 2010 RECEIVERS. THEY ARE RATED AS ONE OF THE BEST PORTABLE RECEIVERS EVER MADE. THIS LITTLE SONY 7600GR [ HALF THE SIZE OF A SONY 2010] RECEIVES JUST AS WELL AS THE SONY 2010. AT LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE IT IS A REAL BARGAIN. THE ONLY DRAW BACK [BECAUSE OF IT'S SIZE] IS THE LITTLE 2 INCH SPEAKER. SO I HOOKED UP A 8 INCH EXTERNAL SPEAKER TO IT AND WOW !!! WHAT A DIFFERANCE. GET ONE BEFORE THEY ARE ALL GONE.
I wanted to extend my wireless network from my home to another building 2,500 feet away (behind a few trees) . Following the advice / FAQ's on Hawkings website, I purchased two Hawking HiGain Directional Antenna, indoor/outdoor, 14dBi HAO14SDP and three Hawking HWABN1 Hi-Gain Wireless-300N Access Point/Bridge (White).I connected the first HWABN1 to my existing modem router, set it up as an access point and replaced one of the antennas on the HWABN1 with the HAO14SDP. So far so good, I was getting quite a strong signal up at the second building ( a laptop on the deck, but not inside) had no problem to connect.I then set up ( per Hawking website recommendation ) the second HWABN1 as a bridge device, and plugged the third HWABN1 into the second as an access point. Back at my main building every thing set up easily and worked fine.However as soon as I installed the second two HWABN1's at the remote building, and connected the second AO14SDP on the bridge device to receive the incoming signal, nothing worked.I spent several frustrating days, checking and replacing cables and the AO14SDP ( that I thought might be defective) before calling support at Hawking. After 4 calls and a long run around, I learned that ( they had known for over two years that ) their two antenna devices such as the HWABN1 (and the HWREN1 range extender, which should in theory done the same job as the two HWABN1's) will only work in bridge mode if both antennas are replaced with two identical antennas. In other words I would have needed to have installed two directional antennas at the receiving end of my network.I eventually solved this issue (not suggested by Harking, but eventually confirmed by them as viable) by replacing the two remote HWABN1's with a single Hawking Technology Dual Radio Smart Repeater (HW2R1). This device which cost more than a HWABN1 ( but noticeably less than two HWABN1's, and certainly less than two HWABN1 and a third directional antenna) actually works exactly as advertised with one of its 3 antennas designed to be replaced by a single external hi gain antenna, and the other two used solely for local re-broadcast)I have to report that with this configuration everything worked immediately with a default set up. I would rate the final equipment set up at 5 star, but given the hopeless / and substantially incorrect advice provided by Hawking website when making my purchase (which does not deserve a single star), I have to down grade the overall review to 3 stars.
I bought the sleek, slim nothing on the sides Sony portable CD player and could not get it inside this case. I don't believe any CD player will fit inside it.Sony D-FJ041 CD Walkman Portable CD Player with AM/FM Tuner
It works fine with wired connection. However, wireless connection is not stable at all. It either drops the wireless signal, or lock up network connection on wireless side. Tried several firmware upgrades and downgrades, still no help. Will return the unit and get refund.
I bought this memory to use with my EPOX 8KD3I motherboard with an AMD 64 3400 processor.I previously could not get my bios to run at 200 mhz with 2 double sided modules from Geil (which is actually 400mhz). I even updated the bios, went through the motherboard manual which stated that the other module needed to be single sided when using two memory modules. So I returned one the Geil modules and purchased this productIt still would only register at 166mhz regardless of what order the modules were installed in. Then I bought a Kingston Value Ram double sided 512 MB KVR400/512R 184-pin DIMM DDR400 DDR PC3200 and used it with this product. Bam! It ran at 200 mhz.
Nothing much to say other than the product was inexpensive and works well, I have had it for 6 months and no issues so far
I love my Tomo Tom, and do not know how I have lived without it. It not only prevenets me from gettig lost when I am driving somewhere unfamiliar to me, but it gives me great options on how to get tow here I need to go, by avoinding traffic jams, construction on roads and even toll roads if I want to take the scenic route. I highly recommend one to anyone who does a lot of driving. You'll never be lost again, or better said, you be lost without one!
My young little daughter wanted a camera for Christmas this year and all I could think of was the high cost of film and film processing that I would have to come up with in the future. I remembered when my son was that age, of all the pictures he took, some good but mostly all bad! Luckily I came across this camera, it has so far saved me a bundle in film and developing costs. It's all ready paid for itself and she's only had the thing for three days! Yup, digital is the way to go. Quality you ask? Well, I was totally amazed at the quality of the pictures! It even comes with full versions of ULEAD software that lets you fix up pictures that you might have otherwise thrown out if it came from a regular film type camera. The only thing I wish it had is flash, but the neat thing about this camera is if the lighting condition was too low, it will tell you with a beep, and you will not be able to take the picture. We've found that you really don't need anymore than a turning on table lamp to take a picture indoors so not having a flash is not a big deal. What made me choose this camera over all the other lower priced digital cameras out there is the amount of memory it has for picture storage. This one's got a whopping 8 MB of SDRAM! That means 26 high resolution pictures or 99 low resolution pictures. And it's simple enough for a kid to use. I highly recommend this one, it's a keeper!
I'm a subscriber to the organization advice from Flylady.net, and one of the concepts I've adopted from them is the "Office in a Bag." Basically any zippered binder bag with pockets will do in making an Office in a Bag, so instead of buying the one offered on Flylady.net I bought this one here.It's well worth the money. The bag is made of a durable nylon, the zippers feel very tight and sturdy, and the construction of the entire binder is awesome. It has the quality of a good laptop bag combined with the lightweight convenience of a standard binder. It's very capable of keeping your laptop and papers secure and clean without costing you a mint.I love the lighter gray lining inside--it makes it easier to look for things like pens or cables which are usually black. The pockets are very handy for storing things, and there is a large pocket opposite the lined paper that's good for storing whole file folders.The one downside is the two "power ports for in-case use." The ports are really tiny, basically the diameter of a pencil eraser. My iBook adapter plug did not have a chance of squeezing through that! One would have to plug up those ports if traveling in rainy conditions. Aside from that, the laptop compartment is on the front so you don't have to worry about compression damage like other laptop bags which sandwich it in the center or place it in the back of the bag. The padding is sufficient for most bumps and nudges, and feels heavy-duty for daily use.Pros: Lightweight-but-very-sturdy, excellent handles and strap, best zippered binder bag I've seen!Cons: Ports are too small for standard adapter plugs to fit through, lined paper pad that it comes with is not secured down during shipping so it is all wrinkly when it gets to you.Final say: I could see this product lasting the rest of my college years and being used on a daily basis. It's very attractive and fits my 14" iBook G4 very nicely.
This is a very high-quality piece of photography gear. As long as you don't put a really heavy camera-lens combination on it, you're OK. Very easy to use and very high quality item.
I was really impressed with how great the sound is! I just plugged my IPod in, and had great quality sound. My husband said it sounded even better than the CD we had been listening to. The signal is really strong. If I program it to a station where there is already a radio station, it still works with minimal static and interference. I was really impressed with how easy and how great this sounds. I would definitely reccomend it!
Excellent B+W 77mm Clear UV Haze with Single Coating (010). I am very satisifed with the prodict and the service.
I've had the camera in use about 1 week. I'm sending it back. I emailed customer support to ask how to set a "no flash" default for all the settings, but all they do is refer me to the FAQs and tutorial - which I read, but of no help. The pictures are blurry compared to taking the same pictures with my Panasonic digital. The lag time between photos is completely unacceptable. I take a picture and get the message "Processing" with an hour glass. Since I'm taking pictures of animals, I need to snap pictures quickly. I bought it for the 12MP and fast shutter speed, as well as the setting for flourescent light for indoors. There's a few good features that work, but I can't accept the processing speed and the blurry pictures. The camera might be too lightweight to hold steady. But the Digital Stabilization doesn't seem to work when I set it to that, either. Overall, can't keep this camera.
Bought this fan to place above the one that comes in the Armour simply to add some add'l air flow...Not that the PC really needed it...Fits perfectly, works well...
I purchased this product apx 4 mos ago. Suddenly and for no apparent reason the file structure was no longer recognized by the OS on any PC I've got access to. I was being prompted to format the drive. I downloaded a free data retrieval tool and did a quick format on the drive. The tool was able to recognize certain files for retrieval from the drive, but I'm unable to retrieve a number of file types. It appears that the device security feature corrupted the drive in my case. It follows the same symptoms of others who have purchased this and had data retrieval issues. BEWARE THIS PRODUCT! It's touch and go at best.
I've dealt with Hoya in the past and they are to me one of the leading filter makers on the market. However with that being said this last purchase I made was very disappointing. I for one being at fault of not opening the received item and examining the content. I was in no hurry for I seldom shoot b/w pictures. But when I did break out the NIB item only upon mounting it on the camera lens did I discover that the locking ring that holds the glass in place on the filter was not installed properly. Further inspection I found that it was slightly twisted and probably the reason for not being able to lock in place on the filter. My guess is that this is of those filters that "slipped" pass the QA dept and I got stuck with it. Not worth the hassle of sending it back for a replacement. I was able to correct the problem myself. My lesson learns here is to "do" the open and inspect the content and not take it for granted just because Hoya has a solid reputation for quality products.
This shell is perfect for heavy duty. I've dropped my ipod onto stone with no ill effects thanks to the DLO case. My previous shell last over six years, and I was thankful there were replacements available on Amazon.
Very warm sound! Good design so headphone does not fall off even during intense work outs!! Overall very worth my money.
These are a decent set of beginner 1.25" eyepieces, filters and barlow. It give you a wide spread of size (x power) and fair quality. Nice case and at an unbeatable price (I paid $99 with free shipping). Tom
I bought this antenna cheap, but I was surprised by the quality of the components. If I compare this with other antenna that I used, it is the best. It is important to know that it should use the amplification of your Dish/HD receiver for proper operation. Easy to install, and complete documentation.
THIS LITTLE RECORDER WORKS GREAT!!! I TAKE IT IN MY PURSE TO DOCTORS VISITS, AND I HAVE EVERYTHING HE SAYS INSTEAD OF RELYING ON MY FAULTY MEMORY.
I will admit that we had a problem initially with the battery...as in it didn't work. We called the company and they sent us a new battery but it took FOREVER to get to us. Why four stars? Well since the slightly annoying start to our relationship with the block rocker, the thing has been working like a charm. For months. You have to pay attention and follow the directions with the battery, but if you do follow directions, the battery works fine. Eventually the battery will go dead, but that's kinda what batteries do. I'd recommend having a back up battery on hand since they aren't expensive. We do but so far we haven't needed it. Music on the beach. Music in the yard. It has a handle and wheels. It's serving us very well.
My camera battery consists of a Pentax ZX-5 (film SLR), a Panasonic DMC-FZ4 (digital P&S0;) and now the Pentax DS digital SLR. I got it because the handling was similar to what I was used to and, more important, all my SLR lenses fit the DS. So I now have a collection of four lenses (2 zoom, 2 prime) that fit both Pentaxes plus a digital-only zoom lens. The DS is noticeably larger and heavier than the ZX-5 but smaller and lighter than other digital SLRs that I tried.Advantages: compatible lenses, handling, sturdiness, plus accurate focussing and auto exposure. And using manual controls and settings is as easy as if it was the ZX-5.Disadvantages: slow focussing especially at the long end but you do have 11 focus points to select from (any or all), not the brightest incamera flash and unfortunately no way of using an offcamera flash (but the larger Pentax flashes that use the flash shoe are very good as long as you want an oncamera flash).As someone said, the Pentax DS does everything well although you can always find another brand SLR that does one or two things better. "Everything well" beats "some things good and some not so good" in my opinion, so I'm more than just pleased with the DS.
I purchased the Apple iBook G4 and was disappointed when I received it. The screen had a small crack in the upper right corner and would not turn on even when charged for over an hour. Betamacs supplied me with a prepaid return label immediatley and I have returned the computer and I am waiting for a refund.
I absolutely love this mouse! It is so comfy and the scroll is amazing. I have yet to find another mouse that will equal the power and functionality of this one. Even though they no longer make it, I will probably purchase a second for my home so that I can finally stop carrying it back and forth to work everyday. Only con is that the USB receiver sticks out pretty far, and if you are on a laptop it could break off easily.
After excellent review from friends I decided to purchase the adaptor. tried to install it on 5 different computers and kept getting the message that it was not a recognized device. Call Lynksis customer service, hours of waiting time, finally able to chat with someone and after some test recommended to return the item as it was broken
It provides the essentials I was looking for to store my camera and extra battery. Perfect size!
I got this for my grandmother as she couldn't hear her phone ringing anytime she was in a different room in the house - she answers her phone consistently now and tells me the product works great. It also has a light that flashes that helps to get her attention as well.
I use this holder with 3 CR123 non-rechargeable batteries as an emergency spare in case my 2 rechargeable batteries are flat. Come in handy a couple of times over the last 2 years and still working with the original 3 CR123's. Cheap insurance if you forget to charge your batteries sometimes. Picked up 10 CR123 online for $10, don't pay $5 each in a retail shop unless you really have to.
Bushness is a Walmart of the other high end giants. Yet the described qualities are always high and commensurate with applications. I mistook the item for Night Vision IR Goggle (inexpensive) or a Binocular and requested it. I am glad you accepted back. Now I look our for a good (I mean really great) deal to get one. Thanks for the prompt responses, good service and comfortable shopping.
I was looking for a reasonably priced all weather speaker to mount under the eaves of the porch behind my house. The mounting bracket made it easy to put in the wall and they sound very good. Don't get me wrong, they aren't top-shelf audiophile quality but if you entertain and want to put on some music for entertaining, they do a great job. Definitely worth the small amount you spend on them.
Not much to say about the screen protectors, styluses, or case, but the keyboard is built horribly! First of all, there is no information about how to put the keyboard on or take it off (even though it SHOULD be self-explanatory). I tried to put it on first without the black protector that comes with the iPAQ, but it was a very loose fit. So I put it on with the case, and it fit perfectly. The only problem is, I can't get the keyboard off now. The release button grabbed onto my iPAQ, but won't RELEASE! I can't sync-up to my computer anymore, or put it in ANY case because the keyboard is too thick.When I called iConcepts tech support, I was told to press the release button. Since that obviously didn't work, they said there was nothing else they could do.
Kept switching computers on its own. Tried everything I could, but nothing helped. This unit is completely useless. Get the IOGear mini 2 port (the one that includes audio sharing). It's been flawless for me for about 2 months.
I've been using these headphones nearly daily as I commute on the bus. The sound quality is great and the noise cancellation is definitely worthwhile.
I got my parents this router last year (the similar version), so when my old one died, I immediately got this one. They have yet to have problems and I dont expect to have any. The router was easy and quick to set up (maybe easier with a PC) and it has been reliable since it was plugged in.
I thought, for the price, this would be a metal case. It's plastic but so far it's working ok. I am hoping that the clip that holds the Palm in the case lasts. It is made of plastic too.I like the SD card holders.It took me a week or so to realize that the case can be locked shut. I kept a rubber band around it until I sat on it one day and heard a click. Turns out you have to apply pressure on the case to lock it shut. This isn't real obvious and there is no documentation showing this.Anyway, it works and I'm fairly happy with it. Shipping was prompt and I was kept up to date on things.
I've had this charger for over 4 years and it still works perfectly. I've never had any problems with it and it's been used regularly for over 4 years.
plugged it in my G5, powered up, the system found the base station and I was on the net.
I bought these after doing hours and hours of research over a period of a couple of weeks. I'd heard lots of good things about Sennheiser and its products, and although I had never actually heard any of their stuff in person, I decided to trust the good reviews of the other models in this line of headphones and purchase them. I realize that DJs need good sound insulation and driver units capable of extreme "performance," which is another reason I chose this product, but that was probably where I went wrong. Here are the facts: DJs listen to music in completely different situations than people who choose to enjoy their music in the comfort of their own home. A DJ must be able to hear his or her music over speakers that are blaring the same music (often not more than a few feet away), and they wear such headphones so they can mix properly and so they won't mess up due to the music coming from the other speakers. In contrast, a normal individual who wants to listen to music doesn't necessarily need such attributes as DJs seek for in a pair of headphones. To the home user, it's detail and just plain good sound that matter. These Sennheiser phones accentuate both the bass and the treble while completely forgetting about the mid-ranges. You've probably heard that the mids are where music really lies, and this is, for the most part, true. The Sennheisers might help you hear your music over a roaring crowd at a performance, but they fail when it comes to helping you enjoy the music. What's worse is that, because of their closed design, the bass is completely inaccurate. It is very easy to detect the incorrectly resonating bass frequencies, and when these phones are compared to open-type phones, the weaknesses become even more clear. It's also ironic to me that, while these claim to be DJ headphones, the cups do not swivel at all. Sennheiser claims that both the cups and the cord are detachable, but there's no reference to this on the package and I did not want to risk ripping or breaking something on a product that costs this much. However, there is something I did break, so to speak, on these, and intentionally at that. I ran them through at least ten hours of break-in time to see if that would help the mid-range performance, but there was no noticeable difference even after that length of time.Pros:-These phones have ample bass (although it's inaccurate)-They are designed fairly well, with a unique adjustment method-They can theoretically handle a lot of powerCons:-These are for *listening* to music, not for *enjoying* it-Mid-range? You'll have to look elsewhere-If you aren't nearly deaf, chances are that the accentuated bass and treble with hurt your ears and quickly lead to fatigue-There is no easy way to use them in a one-sided mode that would normally appeal to DJs-The cups and cord are purportedly removable, but I found no safe way to do it-I've never had to extend the arms on a pair of headphones so much as I had to on these, so for those of you with larger heads, you may find these impossible to wearI suppose I've learned my lesson: never buy sound equipment without hearing it in peron.
While an ok piece of hardware (3 stars) as a product it's a disappointment (1 star), the software is not yet ready for prime-time & sandisk appears to have no intention of fixing it.Sandisk dropped the ball on this one.There are many good things to say about this product, but at its price, you would expect a product to compete with the others on the market.virtually without documentation, assumes that you are an expert in the arcane uses of Microsoft Windows Media Player e.g., the documentation implies no way to build playlists, but you can through WMP, not to obviously though, plan to spend a few hours learning how to use it. then use it regularly, as otherwise you'll forget how to use a non-intuitive pgm.No bookmarks. forget using it to play podcasts or audiobooks (also no support for audiobook format) - this is a major flaw for me. Customer service says that it is not intended for playing podcasts or audiobooks. period...Communication is poor. Suggestions to customer service go nowhere. They say they have no way to supply feedback. The sandisk website has no option for customer feedback. direct email comes back saying you don't have permission to mail to us.Automatic update: installs a program on your computer that runs full time (and is a service so it's tough to kill) but doesn't really update until you switch modes on the mp3 player manually, then the screen fills with misleading information to add confusion. i.e., not automatic, but deliberate, but bogs down you pc full time anyway.Overall it could come very close to being an ipod killer, but they didn't go the extra step, and threw it onto the market prematurely without plans to bring it up to code.So let's face it, sandisk is a hardware company, nothing else.The radio is none too good. instead of using the earphone cord as antenna, it uses the usb connect to the laptop cord as a pigtail i.e., useless.there's much more to say, and I'll add to this as I get time.You can buy mine cheaply on ebay, as I am going to buy a different mp3 player (any suggestions?)
This little radio is perfect for what it is. A small, portable, fun little iPod (and radio) speaker.Are you going to get HUGE bass or perfect sound out of this? No, but you are going to get some good quality sound in something that looks good on your shelf or travels well. People will ask about it when they see it.The sound quality is as good as, or better than, the other portable iPod speakers I have seen and you can connect other devices up via the audio jack in the back.The fact that your iPod charges while it is on the dock and they send you all the little adapters, connectors, sprockets, and do-dads this little radio is a winner for me.The only question I have left for it is how long will it run? I have only had it for a week now but it seems well built, it has a solid construction, the legs are metal with rubber feet, the front speakers are covered by a metal grill and the majority of the rest of the construction is plastic. It is my opinion that they packed a lot of good sound into this small device (the big woofer is on the bottom to take advantage of the space).It seems a bit costly but I wanted something that looked fun and had some good sound so I went with the iWoofer (after visiting the Rain website and viewing the reviews).
I purchased two of these separately and neither of them lived up to IOGEAR's claims. I got about 5 Mbps from a Sandisk Extreme III CF card on two different Macs and a PC. This is only about 1% of the 480 Mbps memory card transfer rate advertised in IOGEAR's literature and on the back of the package, "Just insert your memory card and transfer data at 480 Mbps." Using the same memory card and computers, I achieved much much faster data transfer rates with a Sandisk reader (although still not 480 Mbps...this figure is unrealistic for flash memory).Part of the problem is, the card reader establishes itself on the USB bus as a 12 Mbps device (USB 1.1 speeds), according to Apple System Profiler. I'm not sure why this occurs, because the GL819 card reader controller used in this device is designed to run at USB 2.0 rates. But this anomaly was apparent with both units I had, and the transfer rates I observed are consistent with this slower USB rate.The hub itself registers as a USB 2.0 hub, and devices plugged into the USB ports do seem to run at their rated speed.Another problem I had was the unit kept freezing up. I would disconnect it to take my Powerbook somewhere, and when I came back and plugged it in, none of the devices connected to the hub would work. I would have to disconnect the hub from the computer and remove its power cord temporarily in order to get it to come back.Buyer beware.John
it produces intense flares, if you just want to protect the lens, then this is you filter, but its the only function it really has, pay the extra money to get a nice coated filter, its the intelligent choice in the long run, again please don't waste your money in this product as i did.
When I got it home I saw the stupid DUAL USB cable, by that I mean mini USB on the end that connects to the Hard Drive and 2 full sized USB connectors on the other end of the cable that apparently both have to be plugged in for the drive to show up on my iBook G4.When only the thicker Diameter USB cable is plugged in the drive glowed Orange (thats not just colored plastic) and it "chirped" until I plugged in the second smaller diameter USB cable. The drive did not mount until I unplugged both cables and reseated them then it showed up on the desktop like I expected.Opening the drive folder I saw tons of pre-installed crap that I assume would normally be installed from a disc fortunately a quick format to DOS got rid of that. DOS format because I intend to use this drive with my Xbox 360 for Video and Music.After copying a single 175 meg test video file which went very quickly I plugged the drive into my 360. I used only the "Fatter" USB cable and it came up right away on my Xbox and acted as expected.I did try using an alternate mini USB to normal USB cable that shipped with my Canon Cameras and aside from the drive lighting up and chirping it did not mount.My only negatives about the drive thus far would be:No on off for the glowing Orange Bar on the side of the drive.Both USB cables have to be used to access the drive on a computer.Angled enclosure means none of the standard iPod or pocket drives cases fit very comfortably.Overall for $53 bucks I'm thrilled with the results and in the future I might try extracting the drive from it's Seagate shell to snap into a Dual USB/Firewire enclosure to over-come the minor negatives listed above.
I have been using Koss headphones for more than 40 years and can honestly say that the PortaPros are the best you can get for even twice the money!I wear mine at work for 6-8 hours/day and 1 hour at the gym. They are easy to adjust and very comfortable.The highs are crisp and clear. However, the bass is a bit on the "boomy" side. I like it that way for music, but not for long listening of speech (such as radio talk shows). Midrange is great for vocals and music. Note that these are NOT studio quality "cans", but can't be beaten for everyday use.They are very efficient and don't overload my mp3 player or iPod's amplifier.They might look a little "geeky", but who is watching? They fold up nicely and store in a soft pouch which fits neatly in a large pocket or purse.Construction is cheap. The plastic adjustment tabs have broken on two pairs. The earpieces "float" (very comfortably) and are secured to the band with a ball pinched between two plastic tabs. The ball/tabs wear out over time and the earpiece comes loose from the mount. I would recommend getting some replacement earpads when you make your purchase (save $ on shipping) as the foam tends to disintegrate over time.Koss's lifetime, no questions asked, warranty is great. I have used it many times. You just pack your "dead bodies" (wait until you have a couple of "bodies" and save $ on shipping) in a box, add a check for $9/body, take the box to a post office, pay ~$4 for shipping and in a couple of weeks your "dead bodies" come back as new (or refurbished) headphones.I've shopped around and can't find a better price on the PortaPros than Amazon.
Purchased these to add to my gaming laptop. I'm thrilled with these speakers, add lots of volume compared to the speakers on my laptop. Unlike some other comments about these speakers, they do turn off using the volume control knob. Go ahead and buy them if you're looking for extra volume for your computer games. Didn't buy them as music speakers, haven't tried them for that purpose yet, but for that I do have my home stereo so it's not an issue.
Best price I have yet seen on a 1 gig (written on 3/8/07) USB stick, but memory prices are always falling. The stick works great, no problems and Kingston has a long history in OEM memory--not so well known to consumers.I like that the Data Traveler is thin because I have a USB mouse for my laptop and it was always pretty tight plugging my last memory stick in next to the mouse.I read one review on this model that said it was "hard to figure out which side was the top" ... I don't understand that criticism--the top is the side with the raised "Kingston" lettering. The fact that the green indicator LED is under (but it shines through) the logo plastic, as opposed being a visible LED bulb, may have confused people as to which end is up. Like I said, I didn't have that problem.
Its nice compact size mounts well on the wall behind the 23inch LCD screen in my daughter's room. I like the option to use either the supplied 10ft cord or the 18inch cord. Both cords have a right angle connector that plugs into the wall so you can keep your armoire or chest of drawers against the wall. I hope I never have to test that this actually protects against surges but from the weight of it I'm confident it will get the job done. I bought a tripp lite 1ft Y-extension cord since I also had a DVD player and a Netflix Roku box to plug in (3 devices in all). My only concern would be a lighting strike thru the coax.This is a great deal if you can get them under $60.Two minor gripes...1) It would be nice if the 2 plugs were turned 90 degrees so the grounds are facing out instead of towards bottom. I tried using a shorter power cord for the TV which had a right angle wall plug but it blocked the 2nd outlet. I'm not sure if it makes a difference which outlet you use for the TV but one of them is clearly marked "HDTV" and the other is marked "Accessory".2) The 10ft supplied power cord is a nice size gauge cord but it's difficult to keep straighten out since it was shipped bundled in a loop. Hopefully it will be more malleable during its use.** Update 10/2011 **I have just ordered a 3rd HT2210ISOCTR, this one is different than what is pictured:- It has an input/out for coax and cat5 connections for protection.- It does not have an on/off switch.- It is not as pretty as the previous make ... for updated specs you should reference the manufacture's website.- The LED status lights are on the long edge versus angled on the front.Overall, nothing wrong with the new model other than it has the same model number as the previous one ... I will miss the on/off switch. No regrets on this or previous purchases.
The product does what it is supposed to do and is holding up well. Can't ask for any more than that.
I bought 2 of these racks. I am a quilt lecturer and teacher.These are very portable-when packed in the bag take up very little space in my vehicle. Stable when used inside. Height and width adjustable to fit each individual quilt. Highly recommend
I'VE OWNED 2 INFRARED AND 1 900 MHZ HEADPHONE SETS PRIOR TO THIS ONE. SO FAR THIS ONE IS MORE SUPERIOR FOR LESS MONEY. I RECOMMEND IT. PERFORMANCE IS GOOD!!
The entire kit (cables, mounting hardware, documentation and the actual adapter) was delivered in perfect condition. The cost of this kit however, was lower than the cost for the adapter alone.Any excellent bargain!
Good cable, not super thin, not uber thick and works great from our computer to the TV. Price from the seller we got it from was awesome, so kudos all around. In this review it has Sound Quality as a rating, s-video cables are purely for video, not audio patching, either way, it' gets a 5 star on it.
The batteries replaced those that no longer held a charge in my Vtech phones. Easy to install. Fit and work perfectly.
I am actually ordering my second replacement toner for my printer. I do a lot of printing for shipping purposes and this replacement is as good as the one that came with the printer. Clear pages, no streaking or over inking.
I love this product it is very simple to use just plug it in and it tells you whether or not each power supply cable is working or not.Great to test power supplies without a test meter.
My recent Christmas experience with the Celestron Powerseeker 114EQ, my first "real" telescope, was a great disappointment. The assembled telescope looked very impressive but functioned poorly. It came without a detailed instruction manual making it difficult to set up, balance, and aim even for a mechanically inclined novice. The plastic finderscope was very cheap, blurry, and hard to align with the main scope. The "equatorial" (EQ) mount knobs moved the scope with jerky motions at times and the scope itself seemed a bit vibration prone on its tripod. Stellar images were blurry and unimpressive (possibly due to mirror misalignment in shipping and/or manufacturing defect) thus other individual scopes may do better than mine in this category. Newtonian reflector type telescope mirrors go out of alignment ("collimation") fairly easily and this scope came without instructions for how to realign them. I returned the telescope within the 30 day refund period and am looking for a better quality and sturdier one like the highly praised Orion Skyquest series or possibly the smaller and more portable Edmund Scientific Astroscan.
This is what is recommended for various HP printers. Works as advertised, a bit expensive, but way better than at Office Depot/Staples. I prefer laser printers, as they are faster and crisper... but ink jet printers are definitely cheaper. Don't use refills, they ruin your printer.
We have had a salad shooter for years. Very nice to have if you eat a lot of salads. My son is on a diet and eats a lot of salads along with some strenuous exercise (bike riding, running) so we bought this one for his birthday. He was really happy to receive it. Ours has lasted for years without fail.
I did a lot of debating between the iPod and the Creative Vision: M before deciding on the Creative. With the prices now equal, I think there's really no reason not to go with the Creative. The player is gorgeous, feels solid, doesn't have the stupid scratchable chrome to worry about, it has a very intuitive and simple to use interface, the sound quality is amazing, and what comes in the box is way better than the iPod (better headphones, a wall charger, good documentation). I think the only thing you give up is the ability to sync with iTunes. If you don't care about this, then it's a no-brainer, go with the Creative. I'm very happy with my player, an alternative for those who don't want to say baaaa when Steve Jobs touts the next big thing.
I'm a GPS beginner, and the average PC-user. Bought this product straight from the company about 2 wks after it came out. Driver installation on the laptop was problem-free, and the NavMan picked up a fix (MS Streets&amp;Trips 03, XP) once we were settled in the car, ready for a week-long road trip. Our destination was a 4-5 hr drive, and during this time the device driver seemed to stop functioning at least once per hour. This meant that the TripNav cable had to be unplugged from the USB port, then plugged in again (but no re-boots). Pain in the butt. Also, occasionally we were driving along the bottom of the Atlantic, or in some land location &gt;100 ft below sea level, according to TripNav. Who knew the Mid-Atlantic states were such lowlands, or that a lil' hatchback had such amphibious capabilities? In any case, despite these wrinkles, TripNav was very helpful in preventing us from getting lost in unlit backwoods of NC at 2 AM, and we made it to the Outer Banks and saved about 100 miles in time, gas, and money, than if we had taken the long way 'round.During a week of driving all over the NC coastline, with the GPS and laptop always guiding, we always reached every destination without wasting time being lost. However, we always had the same problems mentioned above. After returning home, there was a new XP driver available on the company website, which I promptly downloaded, installed and took for a test drive at least 5 times. Crashed my laptop every time. So THAT driver was uninstalled and the old one returned.Instead of 1 star, I'm giving the TripNav 2 stars because:1. There's still the possibility of firmware upgrades which willmake this thing work properly. It is, after all, arelatively new product and driver bugs, while pains, are notsurprising.2. The main reason I bought this was to prevent my getting lost,and it accomplished that. (It's very sad, but I get lost inmy own neighborhood, and I grew up here).3. It wasn't bad enough for me to return. For $100, this GPSis better than no GPS, especially for those long hauls.Until I can afford a great one, this'll do.
The installation information was very specific and easy to understand. However, the inclosed CD did not contain anything near the files described on the instructions.At least they did have a web site that did contain the described file for XP.
Hi,Ok, the specs sound quite impressive. But i would trust my ears more than the printed material. I have hooked it on to a Nad c320 bee with polk 6i. I am sorry, my friends, it sounds REALLY bad. Needless to say, I checked the amp/speaker set up with a cd player. Sound was pretty neat. I plugged in a Sennheiser headphone to the sony tcwe475, and the sound was still bad.I guess we need to pass it through an equalizer, 'coz there are no sound controlls in the machine.I assure you, it sounds duller than the simplest mini component you can think of.I bought it 'coz i trusted the specs and it was recommended by this guy in circuit-city, which brings me to another point: Always trust your ears more than what others say.
I purchased the PRISMIQ Media Player based on the reviews both editorial and customer in December. Even though it was advertised to work with &quot;G&quot; wireless I was able to only get it to work via plugging cables into it, this defeated the purpose of the media player. I placed numerous calls for support and never received anything that made the device work properly. The PRISMIQ support finally sent me a 20 line patch for the software that I needed their keyboard in order to enter. After nearly a month of trying to get it work I returned the product and will wait on a product that performs as advertised.
Its a great product for the price. Good build quality. Decent performance. Simple to operate.I wish it had automatic focus.
I bought this TV second hand from a man who only owned it 6 months. This is by far the best TV I have ever seen! Not only is the picture unbelievable, the sound is flat-out freakin awesome! Surround sound is built in and it sounds like it has a large subwoofer with the massive amounts of thundering bass it cranks out! The large screen is so nice in our home that it really seems like we are in a theatre. I guess there is only one problem...finding an entertainment center to house this beast! I wouldn't take too much from the last bad reviews since one sounds like just a bad customer service experience, and who cares about satillite TV anyway??? GET THIS TV, very nice!
I bought this dvd player specifically for an interact tv she was getting as a gift. IT IS NOT COMPATIBLE!!! Just an FYI if anyone else was thinking the same thing. Other than the reason I bought it, it works great.
First set of Bino's I have bought in 20 years! These Bino's are fantastic at an amazing price. They are a very nice compact fit to store anywhereThey have a very clear lense and I can see clear across the lake on a nice sunny day..Buy them, you cannot go wrong!
Super product, works great.brought 2 to have extra one on hand.Have well over 200 VHS tapes and it will be used often
As others have mentioned this player is extremely slow to operate - slow to load DVD's slow to start playing, slow to change discs. Any command from the remote takes 1-2 seconds to initiate.But the main problem for me over the past 2-3 years has been progressively worsening skipping and disk errors. Brand new DVD's simply will not play on this player. Some will play flawlessly, but I have not made it through a single movie without the DVD player freezing or locking up. There are some cases where the player will shut itself off!As of now it will not play 75% of my DVD's, saying "disc error". I am replacing this unit and have decided never to buy another piece of Toshiba consumer electronics again.
Technics had a great reputation for producing a high quality, long lasting product in a reasonable price range. I purchased a SA-DX930 about three years ago after my first Technics surround sound receiver took a dump after about five years of use. It worked well right up until it crashed and burned. Before I had these last two Technics receivers I had a Technics non-surround stereo receiver for ten years. I sold it to a friend, it was working just fine and they kept it for several years after that. I don't think Technics can make a decent, good quality, long lasting surround sound receiver. I know one thing I've learned my lesson, Technics use to be a quality product but not any more. This time I'm going to do my research and buy the best I can in my budget but I can guarantee you this it won't be a Technics! And it's to bad because they use to be a great product for the money.
Its come with really Amazing & wonderful sound .. Most valueable thing is you can hear the background little soft voices with this Headphone.. My Friends really appreciate this one & they also want same one .. I really Thanks to Koss for this Best Technology .. And i am also planing to buy Pro DJ Headphone .. :) I love You KOSS...
I purchased this camera 5 months ago to replace a Sony Digital and Nikon Film Camera, I have not been disapointed. Indoor pictures without a flash, auto focus, natural light, all make this camera a pleasure to use. Outdoor wildlife with the 10x zoom for Coyote and White Tail Deer and landscape mode for scenery is a delight. Battery life with rechargables is 350-400 pictures. This camera is loaded with features for both the beginner and advanced photographer.
I bought this card just before vacation for its high capacity, and filled it with pics and videos while I was away. After I filled it, I stopped at a store and bought another 16GB SDHC card made by PNY so I could continue taking photos. When I got home I uploaded the pics from the PNY card, switched to this Transcend card, and tried to upload the pics from it. The software, however, showed no pictures on the card. I tried the windows camera software, but that didn't work either. I downloaded a memory card recovery utility and tried to scan the card for any sign of the pictures. Nothing. All sectors on the card came up bad. Devastating.Purchase this card to your own peril! I have been using digital cameras since they were invented and never has this happened to me before. The feeling of loss I feel will not be erased by the refund I get when I send it back. I can't believe this!
Cable works great. There is no core on the cable for noise reduction but it doesn't seem to be needed. The picture is crisp and clear. Very good value for the low price.
This camera is great for those just stepping into the world of digital photography. When I brought it home from the store I openned it up and prepared to spend the rest of my day reading the manual, but as soon as I put the batteries in I turned it on and began taking pictures within five minutes without ever having to look at the manual. But as easy as this camera is to operate, it has its set backs:Pros: -Easy to use -Great value for the price it costs -Great for kids.Cons: -No optical zoom, so if you're planning on printing your pictures don't use the digital zoom at all-2 megapixels limits largest possible printing size to about 5&quot; by 7&quot;. The pictures this camera takes are mainly for sharing on a computer, not for printing -The software it comes with is hard to use and doesn't even do much when you know how to use it, luckily, my CPU had other software that came with it that I can use.Overall, I would only buy this camera if I was new to digital photography or if I needed a gift for a child.
I have used these a few times with Canon and Pentax flashes for semi-pro shoots. They are built well and the controls operate easily and smoothly. The screw clamps and cylindrical studs on each end allow you to mount it from the top or bottom. The studs have female threads on both sides to fit two sizes of male studs on your light stands. Nice.
If you dont mind the appearance, its a big capacity, though time will tell if centon has gotten any better, they used to be bad
A good camera bag if you are traveling. My 10D fits very nicely with two other lenses and a flash. However, if you have a vertical grip like I do you will find that the camera is a bit snug. Also it is lacking specialised compartments for things like flash cards and betteries. Would have been nice. Padding is adequite but not great. Could have been thicker.My 2 cents
This is the second Garmin I bought and I will buy more as i need them.The only downside with it is that it can take a long while to find satellites even when I am in places with no cover to block them.Don't hesitate to buy a Garmin.
A very inexpensive way for great sound from any source. the klipsch 2.1 thx is very stable with no buzzing or humming while in idle use. i've had mine for 6 months now and not one problem. enough bass to raddle the silverware in my kitchen drawer. a remote option would have been great but the price is well worth it.
When we bought this product we thought it would have a better microphone with it. The sound quality was great but the mic left something to be desired.
The headphones arrived speedily. I'm quite satisfied with the sound reproduction and they seem to fit snug and secure. I am pleased with this purchase and appreciate the prior reviews which were accurate and helpful.
sound is great...fast shipping and totally changed the sound of my new Pioneer radio/cd/mp3....rocked the water! I just need an amp now
Its in great size,style looks great,and easy to place the wires in it.I would recommend this if you are using a xbox 360 vga cable because i used it and it works perfectly.
Works really well with WAP11. Used this with both windows 98 and 2000. Installs in minutes. Recommend it highly.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
A very good price for this product, however Amazon does not package them very well for shipping, as noted in other reviews. Minimal packing material resulted in 4 of them arriving damaged. It wasn't bad enough to merit the hassle of returning them. I contacted Amazon and they refunded 10% off the purchase price. This was a reasonable outcome. But better packaging would avoid this whole problem for Amazon's customers.
This thing has remarkable range and strength. It is very reliable once you get it working (which of course, requires an hour of quality time with our friendly Indian friends).
I've had these speakers for around 5 years. I recently tried out some other computer speakers to see what I was missing. After auditioning two sets of much more expensive options I can honestly say that I am not missing anything. I tried out a pair of audioengine 2's ($199) and B&W; MM-1's ($499.) I can honestly tell you that the Klipsch 2.1's handily beat out both of these. Both of the others just sounded washed out and non-defined. They lacked punch. Yes, I know that sounds amazing, I was totally shocked as well. And I would have trouble believing it if I read this review. I know what good sound is and am very discriminating when it comes to my music.I have them attached to a 2010 Mac MBP 15" i7. These speakers offered a fidelity and definition that these other speakers just could not match even after a substantial burn-in period. I'm not really sure why. It may be the sub-woofer of the Klipsch - neither of the others had one. Or it may be the "new construction" of the newer speakers. It could be a case of "they just don't make 'em like they used to." I tried all the options with both compressed and non-compressed samples of various genres of music.Anyway, just wanted to say to look beyond the hype and prices when evaluating speakers. These particular Klipsch - for whatever reason - are a real treasure. It will be a shame when they are no longer available. Get them while you can.
As someone who was worried about whether or not the lock would get stuck or break the frame of my macbook pro, I am happy to say that this lock fits perfectly and that I have had no problems whatsoever. Great product.
I use several different headphones, and plugging them in jacks over a period of time is bad. You'll break the pc input, the headphones themselves, or maybe even the wires.This reduces that with a press of a button.Perfect for workstations, or other situations where you'll be changing inputs throughout the day.Another interesting note is that you can double these up on each other. Stacking one media hub into the other and you get multiple buttons for different variations of inputs and sources. Not something everyone would need. But it works.
Pros:Great sound. Especially the middle and highs are crisp and very alive and beautifully balanced. In many headphones the highs seem sharp. The Grados highs are natural and comfortable.The weight is low and the cups can rotate, so you can easily lay them in a suitcase with your clothes.The cable is nice and sturdy.It's easy and uncomplicated to ajust the fit.Cons:The Grados do not look like expensive headphones. They look and feel like plastic as you would expect from a $20 headphone. But they do seem durable.The lows are not as solid as the mids and highs. However, ajusting the equalizer will satisfy most listeners. If you are really into deep oomph and find crisp mids and highs less important you should go for something else.Open construction leaks sound to the surroundings. This is the case with all open headphones and part of the price you pay for the good sound but may bother other people if you use public transportation. If you are used to closed headphones the Grados will probably feel light and like they do not enclose your ear. The design sort of make them sit on your ear.Since the earcup touches your ear while listening the headphones are not comfortable for long listening sessions. This has not changed since Jason (see the review below) wrote his review. I got my headphones in December 2006. The cords from the cups still tangle due to the fact that they rotate to easily. I agree that Grado should do something about this.Conclusion:They do sound great. If you want excellent sound the design and build quality are minor issues and should not keep you from buying. These headphones are a sheep in wolf's clothing...
I ordered this along with the 1550 case. First, the 1550 case is WAY too big for the PCS soft case. You can almost fit two of the soft cases into the the 1550 hard case. Second, there's no way a laptop would fit in there let alone a laptop and a DSLR like I was hoping, like what was described. So I called Pelican, and they don't even make this soft PCS case???? I'm not sure what's going on here but stay away!
Quality build. Feels solid; Exactly as I expected from Tiffen.Don't even notice it's on the lens. Works exactly as described.
The lens makes a great addition to my camera set up. The auto-focus feature is rather impressive for the zoom it really helps this amateur take great pictures.
this product is marketed as the equivolent to the sony &quot;pro duo&quot; cards (at least that is the impression i gained from the web site) but it definately did not fit in my p900 phone at the sony pro duo cards do...
I used this a couple times to sync music from my phone to my computer. I was using a 2GB micro SD card with adapter. It worked the first couple times then completely stopped. My computer (a Mac) doesn't even recognize it. I've tried with a couple different SD cards (micro and regular) so I'm pretty sure it's not the card. It was only 10 bucks so I'm not too upset, but thought I'd pass on my experience.
I have found this product to be extremely satisfactory. The sound is very good (I don't blast my car radio) and the price is far less than what it would have cost if I had bought something similar (car's name brand) from the dealership.It was shipped quickly and installed the following day.
I love macro photography and this is the only lens I can actually use up close without it blurring so right there that is essential. The quality on the other hand, isn't the best in my opinion.. I don't know what it is but I have alot of trouble getting a good crisp image compared to my 2 other lenses. You can view my skull image submissions to see what I'm dealing with. Again, this COULD be me.. Sometimes I do have regrets spending so much money, I don't think it's worth the price.. There are some amazing lenses for 400.00 these days and this is not one of them.Decent lens, not awful, not great.
this product is a piece of junk. i brought it from this seller name portable guy. when i tried to contact with him throught e=mail and i have not heard from him.the first day when i got this headphone it was brand new. i tried it on ,the stereo sound wasn't good at all. you can get better sound from the one i got from 99 cents store. when i turned on the subwoofer,the sound was getting better. next day when i showed it to my friend, this junk did not work at all. the total of working time was no more than 10 minutes. that was why i tried to contact the seller to get refund or exchange.but this portable guy had never got back to me.i would suggested not to buy from this dealer, it better off to pay little more at bestbuy,when problem arise you can return it within 30 days without any trouble
i found this to be good to get a ruff idea as to how much appliances cost to run. i don't know how accurate it is?
I use this router at home. It works great with Comcast cable modem. Even under heavy network traffic, it still works perfectly. You may consider to update the fireware by using DDWRT, which gives you more options to config.
I bought this on a gold box special for $249 in place of the 18-55 standard zoomVery compact size and very sharp photos after 300 shots in several condions probably not as good as canon zoom. But for this price it seems well worth the cost Nice job Tamron. I just ordered a 17-50 2.8 will give a review after I use it
The product came quickly and well packaged (clam-shelled & boxed up). Installation was simple, and this card provided just enough ports to plug in some of my equipment, although I still needed to purchase a separate hub for more ports. I haven't had any issues with this card since its installation. If you can't or don't need to upgrade to firewire, then upgrading to USB 2.0 is the next best option, especially if you use an external hard drive to store your music, movies or other important information.
Great for long conversations or just not to have to hold the phone to your ear. has good sound with no static. Just right for my needs and the price is great.
and does what memory cards do. Why only 3 stars - it works the same as dozens of other memory cards I have bought, and doesn't do it indifferently or more excitingly. It is what it is. The price was good, hence the purchase, but as the price on Amazon changes frequently I can't say buy it based on price.A good product at a good price.
I'd say for what your paying this is the perfect solution. I have a 2008 SI and this didn't exactly match the dash and it was a little too dark. That being said, I noted that the OEM one didn't match the dash either so I wasn't too upset. I ordered both this one and the Taupe just to be sure, but the Taupe matched alot closer than this one. There was a small problem with the a/c buttons getting stuck when I pushed them but I just took out my dremel and sanded the bottom edge down a bit and it was fine. The only other complaint that I have is that it pops out a bit easier than the OEM one. But considering the other piece lies on top of it, it won't ever come out at all. The radio and pocket were a sinch to install, nothing major. I did have a small issue while screwing in the a/c, hazard, and air bag though, every time I turned the screw the plastic cracked a little more. All that aside it looks great in my car and you absolutely can't tell the color difference really unless you're like staring at the both pieces where they overlap.
I am actually waiting for my unit in the mail. I wanted to point out that Sony has a patch on their website that is supposed to address the memory stick recognition problem.
I've seen the bad reviews and I've seen the raves on this. My opinion falls somewhere in the middle.First off, let me debunk the positive rave reviews and/or Griffin Technology's description. This is not the coolest device on earth. It is merely an adequate means to listen to the songs on your iPod without wires.I live in Detroit where there are many radio stations cluttering the frequencies. Griffin suggests the best reception and seperation is found in the middle of the dial (98-102-ish). Unfortunately, this is where most major markets have their stations. FM sound quality is substandard to begin with and the iTrip's sound quality is somewhere below FM quality. When I started on iTrip's default frequency(87.7 or 9) - I was supremely disappointed as the sound was a bit better than a transistor radio. However, going toward the bandwidth middle it gets better. I have to turn down the bass and increase the treble just to get decent sound. You also need to keep the iPod close to your head unit. Moving it a few feet gets me static.Bottom line: If you're a sound afficionado - you'll hate this thing. If you realize that you can't expect greatness out of radio - this may suffice.Despite the poor rating &quot;rant&quot; above, I realize what a nice &quot;wonder&quot; this thing really is and for the cost of a couple CD's, it is hard for me to hate this thing. If it cost a few bucks more, I'd probably hate it. I find it useful for previewing my latest downloads that I haven't had time to hear at home yet. Better yet, I use it at work on my desktop boombox (where sound quality isn't that great to begin with) and I'm quite pleased. I've yet to try it in less crowded radio markets and hope it will deliver better sound but I'll have to wait for that review. I've also yet to compare it with a cassette adapter but will do so when more time permits.Set up was not hard at all as other reviews have warned. In fact, I've eliminated all the &quot;taken&quot; frequencies in my area in iTunes so that I've less to choose from when changing frequencies.In Detroit area, I've had pretty good success on 101.5 frequency.
I bought this D80 Nikon in Feb. 2009, it is now June 2012 and I have used the camera for over 3 yrs. with no problems, it takes great photographs, has many features on the camera. Easy to use, instruction book is fairly easy to understand. The built in flash is adequate for most all my use, although I bought an add on flash I rarely use it. I would advise saving your money and relying on the built in flash. Camera will take most any memory cards, 4gig, 8gig, 16gig, etc, with no problems. The battery charger works great, I recommend having two batteries, a backup battery you keep charged as a backup when you go on a shoot, and extra memory cards.The camera is well built, reliable, and reminds me of the nice old film Nikons of days of yore.
I never would have believed that such an inexpensive product would be the solution to the issue of only having a tape player in my older truck. You can plug this in to your phone, ipod, cd player, whatever and it works perfectly.
OK at first use they sounded like some Chinese headphones, I was dissapointed. After 2 weeks useng them the sound changed a lot, now they sound cristal clear, but I would like more bass, anyway I would buy again more headphones from this brand. A+++
working great on my tv. got here fast and ready to use. cheap price but good quality product. perfect for any non-HD tv or DVD player
It's on for 1 second and then it shuts itself off. It's really annoying. Don't get this camera. Before you can aim for the picture it's turned itself off. I have to get a new camera that actually stays on so I can shoot a picture.Also, I accidently uplugged it before it was finished downloading something and now it won't download anything. It just freezes up. Anyone know how to fix that?It gobbles up batteries insanely. Less than 10 minutes and the batteries are totally dead.
I bought this camera about 4 years ago and I really wish I had purchased something else. Sure the megapixels are high, and the photo quality is great, but I am beyond frustrated with the battery life and slow picture taking speed. To reemphasize what other people have said, the speed in which this thing eats batteries makes me want to pull my hair out. Complete garbage. They die so fast, which is costly and inconvenient to the point where I rarely want to use it. I let my mom use the camera to take pictures for a family occasion and 25% turned out like smudges or pictures of people's feet/the ground because of the amount of time it actually took for the picture to take. You think that after it has flashed the photo had been taken but it hadn't. There are a lot of other features on here but I hardly use them. Another annoying feature was that the knob to switch modes changes easily, and I had accidentally taken pictures in a mode I didn't intend to, which wouldn't upload to my computer because they had been saved in a really obscure format that my computer couldn't read. Do yourselves a favor and stay as far from this piece of junk as you can.
I really enjoy this mouse it reminds me of a sting ray, it is very easy to use and comfortable. On top of that I got the mouse for an awesome price. I have recomended this to several people already.
This clock is a dream compared to the EEEEE EEEEE EEEEE noise that used to wake me up. I pop in a wake-me-up CD and my day is a-rolling. It larger than the average alarm clock, but smaller than the average CD player. This product has the best of both worlds.
These speakers sucked they never worked. They were a different color than discripted. I took them apart then threw them away. I just wasted 10.00 on these honks of crap if I could rate 0 stars I would DO NOT BUY
Targus PAUM004U Notebook Optical Mouse (with Blue Light)pros:1) overall design;2) comparatively little physical weight;cons:1) "blue light" feature is (IMHO) pretty irritating and there is no way to switch it off;2) often senses double-click, when you click only once;3) stopped working after 1 year
I'm on my third Harmony 880 now. The first two have been replaced under warranty kindly enough, but the problem is that after a short time, a critical button becomes difficult or impossible to press. The 5 button failed on one remote. The volume down button failed on another, and on my current remote, the power button requires deliberate and excessive pressure.I use this remote to control a TiVo connected to a stereo receiver and HD TV. There are various game systems hooked up as well. It offers logical buttons for all the activities from listening to radio to playing each of the game systems, to watching TV through the inputs on the back. In all, it's easy to use once it's set up, and it's not so bad to set up.I like the "help" button which asks some questions to help get the system into the right state when, for example, someone didn't point the remote at the TV quite long enough.
Works just fine.Splits video signal between my computer monitor and HDTVSince i got it, never had a problem.Recomended.
There isn't too much that hasn't been said already, but here's my take on the Gigabeat...Software: Don't be scared of the Gigaroom. I figured it out in a few minutes, and I haven't had any problems with it. In fact, I've found it to be simple and deceptively clever.Build: This thing is VERY sturdy. I've dropped mine twice onto the cement sidewalk, nearly had a heart attack both times, and there's not even a scratch to show for it.Headphones: They aren't great, but they're certainly no worse than the earbuds that come with iPods. My $10 Target ones sound better and are more comfortable.Appearance: It's a lot smaller that it looks in the picture, and the aluminum-brushed part isn't as ugly either, but a lot more subtle. And you can change the layout on the screen so it doesn't look as busy if you are one of those minimalist types. I took off the ugly ball thing and made the album art bigger. (If you don't have any album art, a little music note shows up.) The screen is beautiful, and I've had a lot of fun putting my own digital pictures on it as wallpaper, which works best if you crop the pictures to 240x320 first.Battery life: It's amazing. I get 18-20 hours on a three-hour charge.Sound: 95% of my songs sound crystal clear without any extra effort. A few sound a little muffled, but it could be the song, not the player. I tend to keep it on SRS WOW 1, but if you play around with the equalizer settings, you'll find that some songs sound best on other presets. (The other ones I use a lot are vocal 1, rock 1, and loudness, as weird as that is.) You can also make your own preset with however much bass and treble you want.*It will make some muffled grinding-type noises, because it is a hard drive player, don't be scared. (I hear your muttering, it did that before I dropped it.) Just take your time if you want to skip thorugh a bunch of songs.**Don't worry if you shake it and hear rattling. A lot of people stress about that, but it's only the exterior switches moving around.I've only had my Gigabeat for two months, so I don't know how it holds up over long periods of time, but so far, so good! I love it and so does everyone that I show it to! A great buy, considering how much it holds for the price.ETA: December 2010: This mp3 player might be the best gadget I have ever bought. I used this all the way up to Christmas 2009, when I finally got an iPod nano. It still works the same as the day I bought it. The Gigabeat may be ridiculously obsolete, but it will always hold a special place in my heart. &lt;3
I bought my Panasonic LCD TV April of 2005. I'm writing this review as of March 06. I haven't had any problems with my unit. It runs about 4-6 hours a day during the week. It does a lot more work on the weekend while i'm editing videos with my computer connected to the VGA input on the TV, or when i'm watching my week-long recording from my DVR. My point is, the TV is good. The remote has all the feature you could possibly need. On a cold boot you get an image on the TV within 6-8 seconds, you can lable inputs : so IN1 and IN2 could be renamed as DVD, GAME, etc. The volume is pretty good as well. Set the TV on a glass stand and you are on the money, don't use the Panasonic stand-it doesn't make that much of an effect on the setup.
I ordered 3 of these cables to extend my rear speakers on my surround sound setup. I haven't noticed any sound distortion at all. Yes theses aren't shielded however like I said in my setup they work perfectly.
I've noticed quite a few from up north have trouble with the voice recognition of the Smart Shopper. I'm from North Carolina & definitely have a southern accent. I have very little trouble with the voice recognition for the most part. I don't know if the accent makes any difference or not.It has had some wacky moments & so far if I take out the batteries & put them back in, it will work fine. I'm a gadget person & love stuff like this. It's my new favorite gadget. The list option has the option to rename. So, I can have different lists for different stores. I have added items to the library with very little trouble. So far, I'm very pleased with it.
I like the space in the main area, and the zip pocket on the outside. The backpack aspect isn't super-confortable if you were going to wear all day, but works well for me for the trips I have taken. I altered the bungee cord a little so it goes around the back and attaches there. This lets me have the ability to make sure that when I open the zipper, the whole front of the backpack doesn't open, and equipment doesn't fall out. I got this idea from other reviewers. If you are just trying to grab something out of the top, I could easily see how equipment could fall out. This bungee at the top prevents that and has been worth it. Overall, it is a good bag.
OK, I admit that I am a sucker for the Leica name, but hey, it has meant quality and incredible optics for a very long time, so I had little difficulty choosing this camera last year when I decided to finally go digital. After one year of use, I have nothing but praise for this camera. Although I pine a bit for the Digilux 2, I am not ready to trade my Digilux 1 in and pay the premium. As a digital rangefinder, with excellent automatic and manual aspects, I have been able to satisfy both sides of my hobby: the snapshot photographer and the advanced hobbiest artist. The pictures I produce using this camera are stunning; the colors dense and true, and their ability to be manipulated in Photoshop a breeze. I highly recommend this camera to anyone considering it ... at this price, you're getting a bargain!
The cartridge arrived relatively quickly, and based on current rate of use should last a long time. Would definitely buy again.
This lens is solidly built with a metal mount and barrel. The tremendous range makes it very handy for travel use. Better yet, it is less than half the price compared to the Nikon 18-200mm lens.
Looked into mini-ipod cases throughly and chose this one based on cost and function. The price is inexpensive, yet the product is sturdy and protects my mini-ipod well. There is no top cover to allow access and leave space for a remote, fm transmitter, etc. There is also no cover for the click wheel. The ipod is easily removable from this protective case and can be used with the ipod belt clip and armband. There are issues with some dock connectors because the opening on the bottom of this case is quite small and will probably only accomodate the apple docking cords. I simply used a file to create a bigger opening for a different docking cord I had to use.This product serves its protects well and is inexpensive.
If you buy this product you better pray it works. I purchased this product and it didn't work, sent it back to Amazon to get replaced. Then it still didn't work.You might think that it was my setup but tech support has confirmed that it wasn't, and that this is the 2nd 'faulty' switch. However they have failed to send me an RMA number to send it back to them. I have called every day for the past 2 weeks to try and obtain this elusive 'RMA confirmation email'.As of right now their tech support/customer service 800 number isn't even working or is overloaded.If you buy this product, I hope it works for you. But if you think you might need some service from the company, you may want to think about going to a competitor (are there any in this price range?).
I never bought a camcorder before because they were big and bulky and I knew that I would rarely use it. But I saw this product on the Martha Stewart show where Martha was saying how great it is, and so I bought it. WOW! It is sooo lightweight and about the size of my Blackberry and I take it wherever I go and end up filming things that I would have never bothered to film and now I will have the memories for a lifetime!! PLUS, this product is so easy to use. One button to start recording and one to stop. Its sooo easy!! Do buy it!
Without having a bunch of testing equipment to validate the manufacturers claims, this surge protector seems to be built very well and I expect it to last for years to come, hopefully living up to it's claims if I ever have a power surge. Also it comes with a very long cord, which is very nice for my application living in a older house that doesn't have outlets everywhere you look.
this is hands down the best case for the mini. i am thinking of getting it for the nano (if i ever get one - the mini's still the best imo). i love how you can use the existing clip - that's the biggest selling point for me. only thing i wish this case had is some sort of protection for the click wheel.
I bought this lens case to carry my Sony HD Video Camera in. I works perfectly attached to my Tamrac 5514 SLR case, and my video camera is really handy!
Not only does my drive not work (after one big whopping use), but their tech support is worthless. I have NEVER felt so rushed off the phone. I plan on staying away from this company from now on.
Who wants a $50 wire when you can spend less than five for this? This HDMI cable works great and the seller shipped it very fast. I would recommend this product to everyone.
The cable was exactly what I needed. My modem now works great! Purchase was easily done with timely delivery. Very smooth, no snags or problems.
I bought this bag from the advertised specifications. Tamrac states: "This ultra-sleek and compact backpack carries and protects a digital or film SLR (such as Canon's 20D or Nikon's D70s) with a lens attached, an additional lens, a small flash and accessories."Bullhot!I have a Nikon D50 with a 35-80 lens and it does not fit in this backpack worth a darn. I had to remove all of the separators and still have very little room for a SB20 flash. I do not see how a additional lens will fit. However, this bags fits my Panasonic digital camcorder just fine - no accessories [lens/flash] needed with the camcorder.The quality of the pack is great, it just doesn't size up for digital SLR cameras. I would either look for something else or maybe the next size up in the Adventure 7 backpack.
I purchased this card thru my university for use on their WLAN. The multi-profile configuration utility allows me to use the card at school and on my home Linksys WLAN.Setup was a breeze, solid equipment.
The screen it hi-res but too hard to read. It can store data on the memory stick but it's not like it just shows up on the home screen so you can't just load it up with programs. And not all programs can take advantage of the extra space.You don't absolutely NEED it but if you're on a Mac I recommend you get the Mac enabling software...
One word will suffice everything, long lasting. I have taken 100s of pictures on one charge. On top of that, they were not even fully drained since when I went to charge it a couple of weeks later, they were charged in about 15 minutes.I turn on & off my digital camera a lot on hiking trips and still these batteries haven't drained. Long lasting!
At about 18 months i got an ERROR 41. It means a $150 service call on a $200 printer. What a crock.
Pros:Really durable and holds upNoticed my internet performance improve since using this cableCons:The sides are a little flimsy and could easily breakSummary:I would recommend buying it and being extremely careful with the side plastic pieces to prevent them from breaking.
This mouse is excellent for gaming. No skipping even when I move the mouse really fast. It's comfortable and fits my hands pefrectly. If you buy this mouse do not install the Logitech MouseWare software, it screws up the mouse wheel for some reason. Just stick with the built in drivers in Windows XP and the mouse should rock.
Coming from the perspective of someone who worked for one of Canada's largest photo retail chains, I strongly advise anyone agains buying Kodak Cameras, or at least be aware of thier reputations.Our company stopped carrying Kodak cameras because of thier poor construction, common problems were with the battery doors, film doors, zoom, and the flip flash. The most common being the batter door latches breaking off. In one year we returned twice as many from our store as we sold. It was that bad.Kodak makes awesome high end cameras, thier film and paper can be second to none as well, but thier cameras, leave that to the big three.
I am not digital camera savy. But my daughter had a sony cyber shot and I loved hers and knew that she could help me with mine. It has been very simple to learn & use. I bought it b/c of the new grandbaby coming. He is here and the camera has been put to good use. Excellent camera
I used to use a CD, ripping and burning with Sonic RecordNow!, to backup and transport data. A USB flash drive like this one is much more convenient. You just plug it in and read and write with it, just like any other drive. My home PC is a Dell, with their infamous recessed USB ports, placed close together. A slim device like this fits one of these ports easily and does not block the adjacent one. You may find it more convenient to use an extension lead. If so, an A to A, male/female extension is very cheap -- around a dollar.In addition, Vista will make use of this drive for caching, using ReadyBoost. When you plug the device in, Windows asks you how much space on the device you want to use as cache. You can use the whole 2GB if you want, or specify any lower amount. Whatever you don't use for cache is available for storage. For some reason (I must have read it somewhere) I thought ReadyBoost could only use a maximum of 2GB, but when I plugged in an 8GB SD card, using another flash drive, Vista offered to use up to 4GB. To be honest, I haven't noticed a dramatic increase in performance with ReadyBoost, but that may be a limitation of my creaky old Dell and its 1GB of RAM.Whether you use USB flash drives for caching or storage or both, treat them with care. Always use the `eject safely' feature before removing them. If you don't know what that is, find out before using a flash drive.This product is a neat, light-as-a-feather, effective little device that delivers what it promises, and now that it has halved in price it is a real bargain. My one gripe is that the cap comes off to allow you to plug in, but does not then fit on the back end of the device, such as is the case with many other models. The cap thus lies around, threatening to get lost. A minor problem, but one that could easily have been fixed.
End broke off in the lighter within a few hours use. Still waiting for a refund via Kensington. Pass on this one. It's JUNK.
Service plans are usually an impulse buy with high profit margins due to the very few claims they get. For most people, these plans are an often unnecessary expenditure.First off, before you buy a service plan, make sure you look at the terms of your credit card. Many cards offer 1 or more years of additional warranty coverage just for using their card. Often, these go into affect after the manufacturer's warranty ends.Taking a product with a standard 1 year warranty, you would have 2 years of total coverage if you purchased it using a credit card giving you an additional 1 year warranty, making a 2 year service plan completely unnecessary.Even without cc coverage, be sure to read the terms of this service plan first and decide if you'd ever use it. Note that the service plan starts at the date of purchase, so it will overlap your manufacturer's warranty. Unless the manufacturer is shady or might go under soon, you don't need additional coverage during that time.One other thing you should think about is that if you return this item, it will be very difficult if not impossible to get a refund on the service plan. You do have 30 days to purchase the service plan, so consider waiting until you're sure you want to keep the product before buying the plan.If you do purchase this plan, make sure you store the information somewhere safe so that if you ever do have a problem, you will be able to find what you need to get it taken care of.
After looking at my friend's MegaView 561 (the previous model), I decided to pick myself up this pretty baby! The online reviews sold me, not to mention the awards (Finalist on G4TechTV @ CES 2005), and capabilities of this player. The player fits easily in the palm of my hand, slightly larger than an Ipod, making it light and portable. It plays my videos (divx avi, mpgs, wmv), as well as my music (mp3, wma), and my photographs. The player has a built-in fm tuner. The device is capable of recording from fm radio, voice recording, and from a DV source such as television or camcorder. You can also hook the device up to the TV to display photographs, or videos! The SD/MMC slot is a nice addition over the mega view 561, allowing you to store offload pictures on a trip. The tripod, and extra battery are great as well!Pros:- Can play divx, wmv, wma, mp3, mpg, jpg, gif, tiff, bmp- Acts as a mobile storage device- photo album/slide show feature- Portable, light- sleek design- extra battery, tripod, remote control- recording capabilities: A/V In & Out- SD/MMC slotCons:- the included pouch fits the player perfectly, but not the headphones- No AM radio (though it doesn't seem like any mp3/video player has it yet)I'm a person who loves the latest gadgets, and this unit defintely gets my vote!Heres the info from the manufacturer's website:The MEGA VIEW 566 is the next generation Digital Multimedia Player allowing you to play and record hours of MPEG-4 video and MP3/WMA audio all on a single device. Plug the MEGA VIEW 566 into your video source and take your favorite movie and TV shows on the road. It comes with a high-resolution 3.5" TFT LCD Screen and also features voice recording. Plus, the MEGA VIEW 566 includes an Equalizer to enhance your listening pleasure and the built-in SRS (Sound Retrieval System) WOW! gives you a 3D Surround Sound effect for a more realistic viewing experience. With its built-in 20GB hard drive and USB 2.0 interface, it can store up to 10,000 songs or up to 80 hours of video and also doubles as a portable USB storage device for storing, moving and backing up your PC or Mac data. The MEGA VIEW 566 can also store and view your digital photos and JPEG/GIF/BMP/TIFF files making it the perfect companion to your digital camera. Plus, the interactive menu system and convenient navigation buttons allow for easy access to all your videos, music, recordings and photos giving you hours of multimedia enjoyment on the go.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS- Bright 3.5" TFT LCD Display (320 x 240 pixel resolution, 262,000 colors)- Plays and records MPEG-4, DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x, Motion JPEG & WMV-9 SP@ML video files- Plays and records MP3, WMA, MPEG-1 Layer 2, LPCM & APPCM audio files- View JPEG, GIF, TIFF and BMP photos and graphics files- Video Decoder: NTSC/PAL system supported- Built-in 20GB 1.8" hard drive- Stores up to 80 hours of video* or up to 10,000 songs* or up to 100,000 photos*- Built-in SD/MMC Memory Card Slot- Can be used as a portable USB hard drive storage device- Voice recording to WAV files- Clock, alarm and date display- Convenient rocker button for easy navigation and control- Remote Controller- Equalizer with JAZZ, ROCK, CLASSICAL, and POP modes- SRS WOW! Surround Sound effect- Up to 8 hours of audio and 3 hours of video playback on built-in Li-ion battery- 2 batteries included for up to 16 hours of audio or 6 hours or video playback- A/V Input and Output with Composite Video and Audio Left/Right jacks- USB 2.0 Interface for fast data transfer to PC or Mac- Includes mini tripod, headphones, carrying case and USB 2.0 cables- Weighs less than 8.5 ounces (240g) with battery- Dimensions: 4.7"(W) x 2.9"(D) x 0.8" (H) (119 x 76 x 21.5 mm)
I've always had problems with my NetGear router dropping and hanging, and had been getting much worse lately, so finally decided to replace it. Glad I did! I've had the D-Link DIR-655 installed for around 4 weeks, and so far it hasn't dropped once. We typically have 1 computer connected via ethernet and 3-4 via wireless, plus a network printer. Speed is fantastic, security appears very robust, and has tons of features like the USB attachment. I setup the USB attachment to a Seagate external drive, and with the D-Link SharePort provided software, within around 30 minutes I had 3 computers able to use the drive attached to the router's USB - very convenient! Setup also worked fine, just followed the quick install guide software, it did pretty much everything, was very intuitive. Very happy with this router!
I purchased the Rio Chiba with hopes to not have to carry around a portable CD player anymore. Unfortunately I had to go back to the CD's. The Chiba's interface and size seemed nice enough to make me buy it, but I only had to listen to it once before putting it down. I tired a few different songs from different genres (all recorded at 192 kbps or higher) and couldn't get one to sound good. There was no bass, the mids were thin and the trebel was tinny. I suppose if you're not huge on sound quality, you may find this unit appealing for it's other features, but if you're picky on sound, look elsewhere (the iPod and iPod clones all seem much nicer).
This switch works awesome.It truly is "high isolation". The tv doesn't bleed through when you're watching a dvd or vhs.It can also be used for cable and antenna.Very pleased
These are great sounding earbuds. The bass is somewhat better than the Apple ones that came with my iphone, but the clarity on the midrange and treble are the most startling differences. The bass is probably as good as you can get with earbuds. I think the rare earth magnets in them help. Detail, clarity and overall sound quality are greatly improved over the standard earbuds.
I tend to buy a new MP3 player about twice a year, and I don't stick to any particular brand. The 30GB Zune is a solid player, and at $89.99 (current price for the Brown model), it is a great deal.Pros:-Display. The screen is the crispest I've seen on any portable device (including the new iPod Touch). Video is gorgeous, and album art is displayed big & bright.-Sound Quality. Crystal clear audio, much better than what I've experienced from my 5th-Gen iPod Video & Nano.-FM Tuner. True, every MP3 player on the market that doesn't bear the Apple logo has had this feature for years, but it's always a welcome touch.Neutral:-Wireless. It's a good idea in theory, but serves almost no purpose. Not very many people have Zunes, so you're not likely to get a lot of use from the sharing feature. Upcoming firmware updates promise to allow for wireless syncing, which is another feature that sounds great, but is pointless. Since you have to connect via USB cable to charge anyway, why bother syncing wirelessly?-Battery life. No better or worse than the 5th-Gen iPods (which was the target competition for this product).-Size. It's just a little bigger than a pack of playing cards. This is fine for me, but would be a definite turn-off for those who like their players sleek.-Color. Brown, Black and White are not the best options Microsoft could have gone with. But it's not like the color affects performance.Cons:-Software. I won't go into details (see other user reviews if you want to read pages and pages of details), but the software is slow, unfriendly, and a resource hog. Video is particularly difficult, as everything has to be (very, very slowly) encoded into a portable .wmv file prior to being loaded onto the player (and that includes videos that are encoded as a .wmv to begin with). Microsoft has promised that their next update (due mid-November '07) will resolve these issues, but the current version is just a pain.-Online Store. Same complaints as the software. Microsoft has also promised that this will change with the next update.-Cannot record from FM tuner. Sandisk and Samsung players allow you to record FM radio input as MP3 files. This is entirely software based, so there's hope that Microsoft will add this feature at a later time (like Creative is planning to do).-No expansion. Creative & Sandisk both allow for quick expansion by adding some form of Flash memory.I know my lists of neutrals and cons were longer than my list of pros, but as a basic player is does a good job. If you are the type to sync your player 4 times a day, than you would be wise to look elsewhere. But if you're like me and just want something that will do a good job at playing your music, than 30GB is a steal at $90.
Costs a bit more.but definitely worth the extra money. Tried a couple of cheaper plastic ones (Flash Mounting Bracket Strobist Flash Mount Bracket Strobist Swivel Umbrella Mount Flash Bracket for Nikon Canon Sb600, Sb800, Sb900, Ex430, Ex580, Strobist By Fancier Bracket C - also sold on Amazon)..absolutely disappointed with those. Should have gone for this Calumet product in the first place. Solid all metal construction. Very pleased with the product. Highly recommend this product to anyone looking for flash/umbrella adapter.
This is a replacement for a NetGear router the was failing. So far, after about a month, I'm very pleased with the Linksys. Setup was easy and within 10 minutes I had it fully configured. DDNS functions work well with my DynDNS account. My NetGear router had this functionality as well but it didn't update reliably. The LinkSys has worked perfectly. Firewall, NAT, DMZ, DHCP were all very straight-forward.On the wireless side, I already had a LinkSys 802.11g access point. The two devices complement each other perfectly. I positioned them so they provide great coverage on all levels of my house, my garage and in my yard.This was a great value for the price.
I've had this printer for a while, and it's great. It could be quieter on 1st sheet take up, but then it's pretty silent after that. Set up was a bit strange, but once sorted it's easy and the print quality is good to great in plain and photo,the scan function is very good and quick, it's ecomomical on the inks, and I'd recommend it.
These are great, they stay in my ears and don't make my ears hurt. *****
Hands down the best and most comfortable mouse I've ever used. I scoffed at paying so much for such a common piece of equipment, but regretted my decision when I bought a cheap piece of crap.This mouse is frickin amazing. Worth every penny. I've since bought several others for my other desktop and laptop computers. Things sick.
I now have the Z53 which is totally awesome, but when all I had was my FREE little Z11 I bought a few of these and the output was amazing for such a cheapie printer.I couldn't get TRUE black but I suspect that was mainly due to the fact that the Z11 is a single cartridge printer.I did a tremendous amount of printing including a lot of graphics and these cartridges lasted far longer than the specs indicate.One note: I tried a refill kit and it failed miserably.
I got these to go with a microscope for my grandson. My 30 yr.old son spent more time with it on Christmas. H said he wants one too.
I find it somewhat difficult to attach the adapter to the camera(Dimage Z5). The threads do not mesh togeather very well. Multiple attempts are necessary to finally get it on the camera. Once on the camera it does all it's suppose to do. Very quick delivery.
I was planning to buy a wireless mouse and after doing enough research I bought this mouse. It easily fits into my hands and works amazingly fine. It's very easy to install and works with one AA battery. I'm using it for past one month or so and I'm still using the battery provided in the pack.I bought this for $25 and it's worth for that money.
I've had this laptop cooler for about a year now. It's not very good quality. The usb cable is very short and does not reach my laptop's ports, so I had flip it around backwards.
Bought this to use with some 220v camera gear I recently purchased from Europe. Surprisingly expensive to ship (s/h was 1/2 the price of the unit itself), but comparable units that I found that were available locally were still more expensive than this North Star product even with the price of shipping factored in. Relatively easy to use, and works pretty well with the European gear I intended it for. Only caveat for U.S. users is that it doesn't have a U.L. label and it DOES seem to get a bit warm, considering the relatively low wattage of the equipment that it's powering. For what it's worth the packaging does tout ISO 9001 certification, but from what I know of ISO standards this doesn't really attest to how safe the specific product actually is, but to an industrial design manufacturing system process being in place and adhering to some generic guidelines. Whatever; just as long as the house doesn't burn down as a result...In all fairness though, for the total price it so far seems to have been a pretty good deal. As long as I continue to remember to unplug it when I'm done using it, that is. U.L. labels do afford a certain piece-of-mind, North Star (hint, hint).
I like the Voodoo3 card, not only because of it's performance, but that I got Unreal, a coupon for Unreal tournament ed. for free and need for Speed III included in the box with the card. If you want to test the superiority of the card, before you install it, play NFSIII on your old card and then after you pop in the V3 card, try it out. I had an nVidia card before, and the 3dfx card blew it away. Definitely worth the money.
Bought this from Amazon and was extremely satisfied with both the product and the service. I would recommend it to anyone that travels on a regular basis and wants to have a good GPS as well as listen to audio books while on the rode.
* audio is very decent* Video quality is bad (grainy, colors too saturated)* video signal turns off in completely black scenes* decent price* remote is not userfriendlycan read other region codes !!!
My only complaint about this product is that the wiring is only long enough for lower ceilings. We have 10 foot ceilings in our kitchen, so it's hanging a bit high. Otherwise, it's a beautifully constructed pot rack WITH LIGHTS, which is a little more difficult to find.
This webcam has great features on it, but the quality isn't always the greatest. Sometimes it will start to make the picture fuzzy and I would have to restart it. Besides that, everything else works great.
This is an excelent accesory kit, you get a lot for the price, as mentioned in another review, the wide angle converter separates to a macro lens which is another extra not mentioned in the product details. And the adapter ring is included.
Fortunately, my digital camera is compatible with this newer SDHC technology. So now, with the 8GB of space on this single card, I can store hundreds of RAW images or thousands of JPEGs.My older DELL laptop had a built in reader that couldn't understand SDHC. I tried my older USB SD card reader, but it needed to be replaced with a model that was compatible with SDHC. Bonus: the new reader is faster!
The bag itself is great! However, the handle on mine broke after less than two years' use. The handles should be sturdier!
This is a good USB flash drive. It is small,flat, and works fine. Nothing strange or unusual, other than the matte-metalic silver color, which I like.
I have an old high quality 1990's 8 inch 100w sub box from a home theater set. It got blown, but from what i remember it sounds better now with this than when it was fine condition(not blown). For this price its really unbeatable quality/price ratio.
Look somewhere else for Surround Sound Headphones. The PR--one reason I bought them, and the 2nd reason was the reviews--says they're good headphones, BUT...their mid to high range reproduction is very poor. I'll likely give them away or donate them to a charity for resale.
The keyboard works well for home theater environments where a level surface is not available for mousing.Pros: nice trackball--left click button is placed conveniently. Reliable wireless link allows remote wakeup from sleep mode.Cons: Took a while to get it to work the first time, and the left shift key was very sticky. To move the cursor after a period of inactivity, need to first press a button or key. Right click could be placed more conveniently on same side of keyboard as trackball.Overall, not really pretty but a pretty good value.
As a special education teacher, I am always looking for ways to make math easier for my students. Many of them struggle with memory and transferring information on the page to a calculator without losing their place or forgetting what they had already done. This product is great and I have recommended it to my parents!!
Would be five stars if they had protected the keypad. Otherwise it does it's job. also gives it a diffrent look. Than regular Ipod Classics.
My laptop has been in daily use for almost 5 years now and still works perfectly well. Not a single breakdown. My best buy ever.
Everybody cant be happy with everything but as we know there are few exceptions and this monitor should be one of them. I found it perfect in everyway. Few months back when my laptop's screen went black and since i dont have a desktop i needed a monitor urgently. I just dashed to nearest circuit city bypassing my usual way of buying that is 'Amazon'As soon as i got home and hooked it up to my laptop, hmmm i thought it just seems ok --just like other LCD monitors, then i slowly played around with 'Magic' settings and there it was. WHOA, all of a sudden there were colors which i have never seen on other LCD's. Amazon.com had much more colors then i ever thought. Everything just looked just so colorful and bright. i have used other 19" LCD's but take my word for it this one is really the best.One of the reviews in Amazon says it does not swivels up and down....well i dont know what the reviewer meant with it....mine moves the way i want it to, though a bit less than some of the monitors out there.All i can say is it's just the BEST....dont take my word for it...drop to nearest electronic store where u can compare this monitor with others, u will feel the difference on very first look.....it does leave me wanting more..that is more stars, wishing if i could give it 10 stars at amazon....
I got this camera as a long waited gift, even before sigma released it. Then i finally got it, my wife gave it to me as as birthday present and "man"!!!!. You have to try the foveon sensor, the quality in the RAW format is unsurpassed by any other camera even the plus 5k canons and nikons. This camera deliver pictures 1/3 the price, color, sharpness, (with a good glass) is simply delighful. The only problem is the buffer, even with Pro grade-super fast compact flash cards is really slow, so dont waste your money in a faster card, it'd simply wont do it. Sigma is known for its fashion oriented cameras and good glasses for less money.Bottom line:This is a really good camera for portraits, modeling and fashion but not for beginers.And about the price... well my wife got it for $349 (body only)then the 17-70mm lens was for about the same price
This little guy appears to work well. I have no problems with it, although after I bought it, I found a number of similar 256MB and even one 512 MB jump drive on sale elsewhere for less money, and no shipping charges.
I bought these as a replacement for my stock I-pod headphones because my cat chewed them apart. These headphones sound great but never stay in your ear even without the extension. I never had this problem with the I-pod headphones. The extension, that is needed because they are to short without it, weighs them down and makes them fall out as well. They also look like they are sticking out of your ears and the cord tangles every time you take them off. I wouldn't suggest to anyone to buy these.
Chevy 2001 Venture winsheild tint block the GPS signal. Attached an external antenna, fix problem. Finds satelites in 20 secs.. Highly recommend picking up an external antenna. I found one on Amazon for $12-14. Note:: You will need the find one with a (MMCX connector). Overall a good product.
Does exactly what I wanted. I'm sure there are much better quality out there but I doubt for this price. Only issues I had was the package had a big hole in it from shipping but didn't hit the speaker. Also, I wish the side speakers had longer cords since I only had one hole to pull the cords through. I will probably replace speakers over the years but it is a good way to get into the 7.1 for people like myself who are not extremely picky. I can hear a little hollowness on some TV shows but does well on movies. I'm running this on a Pioneer VSX1022.
I bought this UV protection filter to protect my new lens. I'm happy with it because it just gets the job done and I haven't found any flaws on it (at least not yet). I recommend it.
I have had this camera a few weeks and it is very good. The 18-135 lens has one or two nits but overall I am very satisfied. I have been in Spain the last week and have taken hundreds of photos. The clarity is good and the night noise reduction works excellent. The camera feels better than my old D-70 and the quality in the photos is better. The only downside to the whole kit that I have angst with is using filters on the lens. The filters are very hard to attach and the screw adapter on the lens seems to be a bit small. I can attach the filters but it is not as easy as it should be. I would recommend this camer to any Nikon user upgrading or to someone new entering the DSLR game. Obviously if You are a Canon user or similar your mileage will vary.
I got this to use the optical audio out from my net-top to my sound system. It does exactly what it's supposed to do.
I guess you get what you pay for. After charging the batteries they lose their charge after a week, even without use.
Pro: Cheap. Fan is easy to replace.Con: Cheap. The fan was not quiet at all and the fin density is low. In addition, even though the fan did continually spin, the speed sensor would keep dropping out indicating 0 speed momentarily. This caused the alarm on the computer to constantly keep on a frequency of between 1-2 times a minute. Needless to say, this became quite annoying. I replaced the fan with a thermaltake fan and all of the problems went away, and it is quiet!
This cd player replaced a dying sony portable player that would skip all time even with the esp on. This Panasonic cd player is smaller (a plus) and is well built and feels like it will last. Sound wise, it can't get as loud or as clear because its output level is 9 milliwatts a channel compared to the Sony's 15. Its sad the portable cd player manufacters don't put this number on the outside of the box because, just as you see how much power an amplifer can produce so you can see before you buy, so should these portable cd players. But, this cd player is great for what it was designed for, active use. You can ride a bike with them, walk, run, mow the yard, ride the bus, and anything else you can think of that doesn't involve water. Oh yeah, the bass boosts aren't that good ethier, because it distorts the bass a little and makes it muddy, but It's hard to tell unless you use good headphonesPros - styling, size - resistance to skipping - good valueCons - output level- bass boost
I bought this iPod because my mini didn't hold enough songs for me. After buying this my life is complete! The videos play well and the songs sound great. It has locked up a few times, but came back really fast. The black is kind of hard to keep clean, but I just dropped it really hard about an hour ago and it is still working just fine...I would recommend this to everyone, but if you have a cleaning disorder I suggest getting the white one!
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That would be a point marketing would expect you as a consumer to find out on your own. I am simply letting my fellow consumer this in case you want to use this product in conjunction with Dragon software. There are more quality headsets but you get what you pay for.
I'll make this short and sweet. Before I used the cleaner, none of my VCRs worked. After one quick cleaning with the head cleaner, they all work wonderful.
This is a wonderful card, but be warned that the MicroMate reader is no longer included. The SanDisk SDHC card is from a well respected company, and 8GB is lots of storage space for a memory card. I'd recommend this to anyone needing some extra storage.
I have owned this amp for almost 3 years. It is paired with a Clarion Touch Media head unit and a pair of RE Audio components and an RE Audio 10" sub in a stealth box.This amp was recommended to me by the salesman at "The Good Guys" in Escondido, CA. I was told that it was the best 5 channel amp for under $1000. I was kind of building my system slowly and at the time I just purchased the head unit and the amp along with a SIRIUS satellite radio subscription. I want to be honest and say that the experience I had at the good guys was not a good one. I feel I was lied too about several things.Anyways, I do believe the amp is probably a very good one but the problem I have had is that I am having to send it back to JL Audio this weekend for the second time.The first time the amp was blowing fuses. Sent it back and its worked good for about a year. This time, the front channels are messed up. The front-right channel does not work at all and the front-right channel has static and popping and is slightly muted.I am still under the 3yr warranty, but I am worried that I will get the amp fixed again this time and in a year it will blow out again. This is pretty frustrating for an amp that I paid over $900 for.
This is a nice cute little block of a boombox. I use it in my room and when washing my car out in the garage area. It's sturdier than it looks and gives out a decent volume level for its size. This boombox should go for about $50, anything more is just too much.Also, its great for close quarters but drowns out in open area around large crowd conversations. But dont be too down on it.... its a small box and its only obvious the bigger the louder. I like it a lot for what i use it for.Ps..... it does add to the wear and tear of the starmate if you plug and play a lot from car to this.Plus: you can plug in your ipod to the boombox, which was a great added feature. So not only do you get your sirius, but why pay more for an extra boombox for your ipod too? You get an ALL in ONE here.
This connection isn't sound. If my calculations are correct, it should be sometime around 2007 for whomever is reading this. DO NOT USE THESE CABLES. Something... happens with them. Something came through, something from somewhere else. We were overrun in days, not many of us are left. WE LIVE UNDERGROUND! ONLY YOU CAN STOP IT NOW. SAVE US. DO NOT USE THESE CABLES.I don't have much time. This connection isn't sound. If my calculations are correct, it should be--
Although this is a pricey cable, its construction and materials are of very high quality. The cable jacket is thick, flexible rubber and there are rubber anti-snag strain-relief boots. This is a good item to travel with since it's very supple and won't kink, in addition to being tough and able to stand the abuse of frequent travel.
I guess I have been lucky in the past. I buy an electronic device, it works, I'm happy and life is good. This, however, never worked from day one.
I had this for little over one month, and I really love it. I have been using Palm III for about 3 years, and I wanted to switch to a color Palm OS PDA. I really love the crisp color and large viewing area. One disappointment is that it appears to be not as stable as Palm III. I am not sure if it is due to new Palm OS 5 or Sony's modification to Palm OS (I am assuming they did some modification to accommodate bigger screen). I had to perform soft reset for about 3 times in last couple of weeks. I never had to do reset for my old Palm III while I had for 3 years, and I was mid to heavy user of my Palm.Large screen is really good for viewing/reading, but it doesn't work with all applications in Clie. The full screen mode is compatible with all basic organizer (date book, address, memo pad, to do) functions, and it also works with clie memo, document to go (ms word and excel application for palm), clie files(a file management tool for clie, it is just like windows explore on desk top), voice rec, mp3 player, clie album, photo stand, photo editor, clie viewer, and viewing all movie clips and macromedia flash files (yes, sony pre-loaded macromedia flash player for you).However, if you use graffiti to write like me, the full screen is useless. To use graffiti the writing area needs to take some screen space (about 30%) out of your sight. The bulit in keyboard is neat and useful for quick punching in few characters, but it's not for typing sentences or phrases with my fat thumbs.memory stick (ms) is a good expansion of memory, clie let you backup all of your pda data directly to ms. the software bundle also includes a software (a driver to be exact) to make nx60 to work as an external driver for your desktop computer. you need ms to import your favorate pictures, music, or movie from your pc to clie.
Like some others, I picked this up after reading about it on daringfireball.net. Am happy to report it works instantly and flawlessly to connect my Apple Extended Keyboard II to my 2011 Mac Mini running Mountain Lion. Happily click-clacking away just like the old days.
I purchased the Linksys USB adapter to solve two issues with a desktop PC that was located at the far end of my home office, away from my router (wired & wireless Linksys). First, I didn't want the network cables stretched across the room on the floor or around the base of the wall. Second, due to the location of the PC (it is also a mid-tower) and the fact that the wireless card I had was at the back of the PC, the signal from the router was sporadic at best. It works fine and I now have no issues at all. This adapter is USB so it can be plugged in to the front of the PC (if yours has USB slots there) and the included cable is long enough to allow you to locate the adapter about 3 feet away from the PC (on a shelf or hutch). Plenty of room for me to put it in a convenient spot. You can always get a longer USB cable for it if you want. It also doesn't require a power cord, so there are no issues with location in that regard. The setup software is easy to use and the adapter picked up my router and network right away. I am using 128-bit encryption (don't go wireless without it!), so the biggest hassle was just copying down the encryption key during setup. After that, I've been up and running with no issues and a great signal. Note - you do need to install the CD BEFORE you plug in the adapter. I can't imagine anyone would miss this as the packaging has big warning lables telling you this. It works fine with both XP and Vista. Definitely would do this again if I had another desktop and wanted to go wireless.
This KVM is very affordable and works great, most of the time. However, if you use a Logitech Mouse, do NOT buy this KVM. Your mouse will seriously mess up. This KVM is designed for use with Microsoft mice. I would frequently switch between Windows and Linux and this would confuse it greatly. Windows would forget what my keyboard repeat rates were and the mouse would move erratically for the first few seconds. Linux was even funnier and would frequently refuse to work until I restarted X-Windows using Ctrl-Alt-Backspace as trying to move the mouse at all would result in a plethora of random movements and mouse clicks. Of course, restarting X-Windows caused me to lose everything I had open. So if you have an Intellimouse, this should be fine, but if you use anything else, go with something else. Linksys, for instance, works great with Logitech.
I had finally decided to hurl my newly upgraded Windows Vista pc out the window, when I found this little item. Vista flatly refused to recognize any adapter I tried, even though the "Upgrade Assistant" had assured me all was well. This worked INSTANTLY and is fast, reliable and cost-effective.
I tried several headsets of lesser cost and quality.None worked very well, or at all. Parties could not hear me clearly and I could not hear well with the poor quality sets.I found good reviews for the KX-TCA88, bought one and threw the cheap junkers away. The headset works perfectly with my desk phone as well as my Uniden cordless. I'm able to use both hands on computer in addition to move around and perform two handed tasks using the cordless handset. Audio is excellent. Headset is lightweight, comfortable, and secure. I have good reports on clarity from callers.For anyone who is actively conversing and working with hands on a computer or even cooking in a kitchen the KX-TCA88 makes life much better. Very well worth the cost!
I use this in my car to plug into my I-phone. It works very well. I don't have any complaints
Pros: Smooth motion response, glides well on surfaces, responds well on any hard, opaque surface; comfortable rubber grip.Cons: I wish the wireless signal was stronger for longer distances (i.e. presentations)Summary: Good mouse overall. I personally wish it wasn't quite so flat so more than just my finger tips would touch it but maybe that's just me. I noticed an interesting problem with it, which may again only bother me. The optical sensor is located very near the front of the mouse. I've noticed that I turn my wrist counter-clockwise slightly when moving the mouse to the right, which of course causes the sensor to move to the left with respect to the center of the mouse. So there are actually times when the rotation of my wrist essentially "cancels" the movement of my hand and the mouse just vibrates in one spot on the screen instead of moving. Having looked at other mice I've noticed that the sensors are almost always located close to the exact center.Having said that it's a very minor problem. I'm not going to get rid of the mouse as it's performance is great otherwise - it can be used on any hard surface (even a solid white sheet of paper!) and glides very smoothly and effortlessly. It's flat profile let's you put it just about anywhere, making it very mobile.I'd recommend this product. Three stars simply because I'm neither impressed nor disappointed - it gets the job done as it should.
The software is terrible. I've been a happy Creative Zen customer for around 2 years. I've had 2 Creative Zen Micros before I got the Microphoto. Admittedly, both of those died within 8 months of hardware problems, but we had some good times before that. The software that comes with is surprisingly good. The menu works well, and includes some interesting features that the iPod does not, including an option to view song details, and an easier way of making On-the-Go Playlists.All in all, I've been quite pleased. Then I upgraded to the Microphoto. Not much has changed with the player. The color screen is nice, and the extra space is much appreciated. I wish you could view photos while you listen to music, but, as the philosopher Jagger once said: "You can't always get what you want". Unfortunately, something has changed: The way the player interfaces with the computer is terrible. Before, the interface was something similar to iTunes, where you could organize and view files in the hierarchical organization of Genre>Artist>Album. Now, the player behaves like Windows Explorer. The files are viewed by their file paths on the hard drive, which is usually 200 characters long. Basically, if you load on 1000 songs, and then want to remove an album and add a new version of the same album, you have two options. One: you can spend an hour wading through files waiting trying to find the ones you want or Two: You can remove all 1000 files and put them back on, which takes hours.I used to be able to live with this, angry as it made me, but after spending some time with Apple's iPod, and seeing how flawlessly easy iTunes makes the whole process, I can't bear it anymore. Seriously, it doesn't have to be hard. Theres a reason Apple corners the market with these things. They're just easier and better.
I use this sportwrap in the gym for strength training and spinning and I also use it when running out of doors. It works great for all my workouts. My previous sportwrap I had to keep adjusting. This one, I almost don't know I'm wearing it. Once I put it on, I don't have to keep adjusting the armband, even though I have pretty small arms. It also keeps my iPod Nano secure and I don't worry about it falling out. It's made my workouts more enjoyable and more carefree.
I purchased these buds in September 2008 and used them a few times a week while walking. Yesterday, while going out for a walk I noticed that I'm hearing only half of the sound. It's hard to describe, but sound comes out of both buds, however, the bass-tones and certain background music isn't audible. During my walk I had to fidget with them in order to hear the song properly.I am writing this review as I know that I've handled them carefully and stored them after each use to keep them from any sort of damage. Why do I have to replace them after less than nine months of occasional use?
There is a point of purchasing a Class4 SDHC card, however this one doesn't meet up to my 'par.' It is rather sluggish and slow, yet, it still works for the 4GB.
My review is about the Tasco version of this model. Tasco is made by Bushnell and my scope is almost identical. As far as I can tell, the only difference is the Tasco model has Coated Optics, where the Bushnell model has Multi Coated Optics. I got mine used from an online auction for $32. I couldn't find a review for this scope anywhere, Tasco or Bushnell, so I wanted to post mine. I wanted a low cost scope with a tripod for stargazing and looking at the moon. Sure these only have a 50mm objective lens, but don't expect the Hubble Space Telescope for only $32. I checked out the moon tonight. On full zoom to 45x, the moon almost completely fills the view. At 15x it's slightly less than half. The zoom worked much better than I expected. Many zoom scopes don't work as well as fixed power scopes. This zoom is acceptable. The focus is very smooth. I only had the opportunity to look a 2 stars tonight. It seemed to work ok for that except for 2 things. First, the eyepiece is not angled. It was difficult to look at anything higher than 45 degrees elevation. This was also because the tripod is kind of short for stargazing. I'll need a taller tripod for sure. It's a good solid tripod for table top use though. The 2nd thing was the optics. Looking straight on at a star, it looked ok. Towards the edge of the lens, I could see colors separate slightly like a rainbow. Not the best optics, but not bad for $32. Maybe the Bushnell model has improved lenses? Oh yeah, and the scope is very solidly built. Mine is used and I could tell it was well used in the field. It still works just fine. I think it could survive my 2 year old better than a more fragile astronomy telescope. I don't plan to use this as a spotting scope at a shooting range, but I think it would work well for that. I also plan to use this scope at the beach for bird watching and looking at boats. Some telescopes have a second finder scope attached. This one has sights like rifle sights on top, which is kind of cool. The sights made it very easy to locate the moon at 45x zoom. For stargazing it would be better to have an angled eyepiece, a larger objective lens and a taller tripod. That's why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. I still think this is a good solid well built scope for the money.
Owned this for only a few weeks but works as advertised. I've scanned, copied and printed. I've even performed 2-sided copies.I carefully followed the setup directions and had no problems getting it up and running with my win2000 laptop.
I was on the market for a fm transmitter and I read a lot of reviews of a lot of different items. Based on the reviews this item got, I bought it and was 100% satisfied with it. The sound quality is great. I highly recommend this item.
I bought this cable primarily for a MIDI controller I bought at the same time. Unfortunately, it does not work with it for some reason. The cable does work with my printer/scanner and camera though. I'm stuck using the relatively short USB cable that came with the MIDI controller, which really limits where I can place it. The length of this cable is really handy, but I just wish it worked with the device that I bought it for.
So far so good. I have lots of space on this one and for the price it is a steal!
I finally got my Netgear wireless upgrade to work, and I wanted to post here in case anyone else is having this problem. I upgraded to the WGR614v3 router and in my remote computer I upgraded to the WG311T 108Mbps wireless adapter. I have Win XP on both computers.I could not get the remote (wireless) computer to connect to the internet through the router. The local (hardwired) computer worked just fine through the new router. The remote computer's &quot;Netgear proprietary&quot; status display showed the connection was fine. However I couldn't even ping the router from the remote computer. After trying different PCI slots, de-installing and reinstalling the Netgear software and drivers, and everything else you could think of, I finally found the problem!The Netgear status display software was screwing up the connection. Their own software, and they can't get it right. So, DO NOT USE the Netgear status display software from the CD that comes with your wireless adapter! If you do the normal installation from the CD, you will automatically get this bad software installed on your computer. So don't install straight from the Netgear install window that pops-up when you insert the CD.If you already installed it, go to &quot;remove program&quot; and delete it. Take the CD out of the reader. Restart the computer. Let Windows sense the device and pop-up the &quot;install new hardware&quot; wizard. Now insert the CD and point the wizard to the CDROM to get the drivers.Now you have the correct drivers, without the problematic NETGEAR status display. Good luck. Took me 7 hours to find this out, I hope I helped someone. By the way, the network now has a stronger signal and much faster internet.
I started shopping for an inexpensive personal organizer after I developed shoulder and neck aches from carrying around a two-pound day planner all the time. I considered everything from the ten-dollar 'calculators-on-steroids' to the mega-bucks PDAs. The cheap ones didn't have all the options I wanted -- calculator, scheduler, alarm, phone/address/e-mail and memo -- but I didn't want to have to promise my firstborn for a bunch of bells and whistles I didn't need, either. In the end, I settled on the Casio PV-400Plus because of its size (small enough to slip in an evening bag), weight (lighter than my cell phone), sleek style, four megs of memory, easy-to-use PC synchronization and stellar product reviews received from publications like the Wall Street Journal. I'm glad I did -- this product is by far the best value for anyone looking to replace a bulky planner. No, I can't surf the web or send e-mail with it, but last time I checked, my day planner couldn't do that either.
I'm an audiophile with a small house so when it came time to buy a sub, size was one of the primary concerns. There are smaller subs that use 6.5 inch speaker(s) but I had room for this 8 incher and I am very pleased with it. It seems to be very flexible in it's configurations. I have a sub output from my preamp so that is how I connect to it and it works just fine adding plenty of bass to my system.
My wife and I bought an entertainment armoire a number of years ago, to try to prevent my then small children from fussing with the TV and its assorted components. While we've been mostly happy with the armoire, one of the things that's always bugged me about it is the pocket doors, or more specifically, the way they block the TV when viewing at an angle (sitting in my recliner). I had actually searched for a turnkey solution like this for a long time, but didn't stumble upon this until just recently.The rail system is very sturdy, made from steel and glides smoothly. I was worried as to whether bumping it would make it slide too fast and cause the TV to wobble off the stand, but under the weight of the TV (and the plywood platform I attached to the plate), it's just fine. It's designed to be mounted to a horizontal surface, which is exactly what we have (there is a black platform inside the armoire). I used 6 3/4" flat head screws (not included) to mount it to the platform. I then bought a 3/4" thick sheet of hardwood plywood that I trimmed to match the dimensions of the TV's stand (about 22.75 x 18"), sanded and rounded off the edges, then spray-painted satin black with a Krylon primer & paint in one product. I mounted the plywood to the metal plate with 6 5/8" flat head screws (again, not included).The entire project came out beautiful and I can now position the TV in a good position for viewing, as well as easily access the ports at the back if need be.The seller shipped quickly, the unit is very well made/sturdy, and I notice no sagging when it's fully extended. I do intend to put a bit of a lip at the front of the plywood to obscure the rails and give it a bit of a hand-hold to pull it out, but other than that, I couldn't be more pleased.
Ordered this tripod from Amazon.The tripod seems well build and works well.It adjusts to any height with ease.However, the maximum load is only 7kg or 15.45 lbs as listed on the box, or 8kg on their website.I wanted a higher load limit. Therefore the tripod gets 5 stars for what it can do, but Amazons get 2 stars for incorrect information.
Wireless LAN for the home is going mainstream, with a wide range of compatible 802.11b WiFi products now in the marketplace there is plenty of choice and competitive pricing. 3Com are a big corporate networking player but don't be put off by the &quot;Officeconnect&quot; tag. This product was keenly priced and met my needs for a simple home network setup sharing a broadband ADSL connection. Neat slim design, easy setup with the online wizard, good documentation, up and running within an hour or so including encryption and printer sharing. Latest drivers and firmware can be downloaded from the 3Com support website and upgraded without a hitch. The unit will work with any WiFi card in your laptop but I particularly like the associated 3Com card which has a nifty xjack retractable antenna. Wireless range also seems to be good, with strong signals on three different floors, even with concrete walls. Highly recommended.
This drive is terribly unreliable. It failed the initial test to begin using it as Xbox 360 storage (which should have been my first clue) but eventually was accepted by the Xbox and I started six hours worth of Battlefield DLC downloading. Halfway through, the USB drive lost data and had to be reinitialized by the Xbox (which should have been my second clue) so I started the downloads again. Worked okay, then after the console shut down and started back up the USB drive had to be reinitialized by the Xbox. Now this drive is in the trash, where it belongs. Too bad, it's a nice looking USB drive and the price was great for the capacity -- but it's just no good.
If your friends are always complaining about your phone being busy because of your kids tying up the line with the internet (of course, you never do this ;) this just might be the solution for you. This device only works if you have the call waiting option from your phone company. What Catch-a-Call does while you are online, er, I mean while your kids are online, is that it monitors for the call waiting signal. When it senses the beep, it automatically alerts you that a call is coming in by beeping. You now have the option to pick up the phone and answer, or ignor it and continue surfing. The setup is pretty easy. You plug a phone into the back of the unit and to a phone line that is coming from the phone jack in your house/room. Then a line is connected to the back of your computer. Lastly, you will have to find a power outlet in which to power the unit. The rub is that you need to have an extra phone line that is near your computer. If not, you will have to get a long extention cord and a phone jack device that allows another line to come out from the jack. This is what I had to do. I ran a long phone extention cord from the hallway into my home office.How well does it work? Catch-a-Call claims that you can take a call and then go back to your internet surfing after you hang up. This is sort of true. It definitely does a good job of catching those calls. When ever the Catch a Call beeped, I just pick up the phone and talk to whoever was on there. On some rare occasions, when I picked up the call, I would only here the modem static of my computer instead of the caller. I'm not sure why this happens, but it occured about 1 out of every 20 times. As far as returning to the internet after the call, in theory, when you hang up, you can go back to surfing. This can be done, if you are not on the phone for more than 10 to 15 seconds. After that, when you go back to your surfing, your modem will have disconnected. All you have to do is to hit refresh, and your connection will be reestablished. Be aware that you can only take calls from the phone that is directly connected to the Catch-a-Call and not from any other phones in the house. Catch-a-Call can prevent you from losing all those phone calls while you are online. However, some of the trouble, if at all, in using it will depend on how your house/apartment is setup for phone lines and the price that you pay for the unit. If you buy it for retail, you have probably not gotten yourself a very good deal. Try shopping around as this unit is also sold at some of the electronic mega stores at much better prices than Radio Shack.
These are not premium headphones, and shouldn't be compared to them (as someone has already said), but they do their job well.I bought these to replace the stock Apple's on my iPod video, and am very pleased. The neck design allows you to pull out the earbuds and leave them around your neck, and not fall to the ground, like 'y' shaped headphones will.The sound is great, nice bass, and you can hear all the details in a song that you miss with the stock Apple's.As for the complaints about fraying and durability, there are a few things you must remember in order to ensure that your earbuds have a long life. You should NOT yank them out of your ear, this leads to the fraying of the cable around the earpiece, which others here complain about. About one earbud 'going out'---that happens because it's an in ear headphone, and it will get plugged with earwax. Use the point of a pencil or other device to remove the wax blocking the sound.
Disclaimer: I am not an acoustics engineer or audiophile. The following is my opinion.I bought my pair at Sam's Club for $69 plus tax. The demo setup they had sounded very good, even at higher volumes. After using them at home on my PC, I think the demos are carefully chosen to sound good with the single-driver design. These sound okay watching movies on Netflix at the PC, but are horrible for listening to almost all music, other than maybe classical or clean jazz. Don't bother trying to enjoy Rock-n-Roll, Hip Hop, Country, or most anything. When the driver has to reproduce low frequency bass, it can't reproduce mids and highs at the same time. That's why most speakers have three drivers. So, what I hear is a bunch of muddy distortion. I usually believe that you get what you pay for. Not in this case. I'm ditching these and switching to a 2.1 system at minimum. The older $70 Logitech 2.1 system I use with my bedroom TV blows these Bose away. Unfortunately, I can't find the same 2.1 system anymore, so I'll have to shop around. I know there are better systems in the same price range and for a little more money, much better powered speakers are available.
I am an amateur photographer, but I recently purchased the pricey 135mm F2.8 Canon L lens for my Rebel XTI. As much as I like that lens, I find very limited use for it. Too long in most situations and not long enough for the times I need a telephoto. The quality of the EF 85mm f1.8 is just as good only it's much more versatile and much less expensive. I leave it on my camera all the time and I use it under most conditions. I've created some beautiful family and individual portraits, as well as sports action shots. I'm in the food business and with proper lighting, I've been able to take some amazing food shots as well. You won't be sorry you bought this lens.
The install kit works alright for my Subaru Forester, just needed to mess around and tweak somethings to make it fit. But once it was in it looked great.
This is my second e200 (6G and 8G). Both are Refurbs.Sansa makes hardware; Software is not their forte. Regardless of the Sansa firmware version, the interface software is poor. Install Rockbox: it's Free, and Much Better.The proprietary cable is a drawback, but I bought a set of chargers for it (both AC and DC) for under $10 on the web.Buy a case that will protect the screen (I bought the Belkin F8M047-BLK for under $10 on the web).Compatible batteries are plentiful on the web. I've seen prices between $8 and $30. Search on SDAMX4RBKG10 or e200 battery. Amp hour ratings may vary (650 to 750 mAh).
When I first came down on christmas mornig I was releaved to see the karaoke system. I was suprised that it only took me about five minutes to get it out of the box and start singing.It came with a sample cd with three songs(you have to go buy the other cds).It comes with a tv screen that puts the words up to the song.you can also play regular cds on it.It is so easy to use that all I have to do is plug it in and press play and start singing.you also can record your singing on to a tape.It also has buttons that can make your voice eco.You can plug it into the tv and have the words come up, but i think you can see all the words fine on theMTV screen.I LOVE IT SO MUCH ALL AGES WILL LOVE IT.
Not only do these things sound awesome, but, as an added bonus, Koss provides an adapter to convert the 1/8 inch stereo plug to the standard 1/4 inch stereo plug common in high-end audio products.
I have to admit, these have one downfall: they are not very durable. They last 2-4 months. But besides that, they are great.These are the ONLY earphones that will stay on your ear while running, biking (be careful, dont let the cord get tangled o_O), etc. And the sound is pretty good.Just one note: be careful with the earphones, since their unique shape can be a blessing or a burden (they will tangle unless you use their shape to your advantage when storing)
This cord works well with my garmin etrex h. The only problem I had was thinking that I had a DB9 serial port, when in fact I didn't. After getting a usb to DB9 converter, this cord was up and running. A must have for downloading updates for my garmin and easily loading waypoints and trails. Make sure you have a DB9 port before buying, but otherwise, its a great cable.
I just needed a good quality wifi router for the house. The setup only took 10 mins and I haven't had to bother with it since then, about 3 months ago. Haven't had any issues with signal strength even when four rooms away from the antennae. Buy this one if you want easy setup and reliability.
This player worked great at first except for the occasional skipping. Now, I have to push the head phone plug in and hold it down for me to be able to hear any music. At first, I thought it might be my headphones but after trying 3 other pair...now I know it's the player. I don't recommend the Sandisk MP3 players to anyone.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
I got this delivered about a week ago. I would not dispute any of the other reviews - it's a good brand, it's a good quality product, remote and on-screen menu are kinda bare bones but get the job done, probably there are better out there but this one is great for the price !Note if purchasing: the unit DOES function with both DVD/R and DVD/RW but it MUST be -R or -RW...not +R or +RW. Hopes this saves you from having to pull the manual back out and dig for this info if your disks won't work.(I know it says this above, but it's important to know b/c +R or +RW will NOT work)
This seems like a great thing but we're having trouble. First, we can't get it to work with a memory card inserted - it immediately shuts the camera down. Several people have commented on needing a "certain" card. I know it can't take more that 1GB but I didn't see any other specs. I can't get any infor on the website, and the instructional DVD won't work in either my PC or DVD player so I'm at a loss as to why. The one other real concern is the manual says when you insert the card to be sure to face the gold contacts away from the batteries - the only way any SD card I have fits is with the gold contacts facing the battery compartment? Any thoughts?
I had to step down an amplifier for some audio work that I am doing they worked perfectly.
Bought in late november 2003 for a trip to las vegas as my nikon coolpix 775 was getting slow and at 2 MP, a great camer for my wife to use. Dell had a good deal at the time, $500 with $100 in discounts and free shipping, no tax. then around mid-january i checked and the price was $400 with almost $75 in coupons, netting around $325. i was pretty pissed so i called dell and complained, and they issued a reference number. i couldnt believe it - around 3 weeks later i was closing my dell premium account and it had a $100 credit on it. impressed. camera continues to give great battery life.
This is an excellent starter kit especially for the occassional laminate user. The 3 mil pouches are a bit on the thin side but should be satisfactory for the majority of uses. I have a Fellowes laminating device which has a switch to toggle between 3 and 5 mil. If I have an item that will be used frequently then I use a 5 mil pouch but mostly the 3 mil pouches are the first choice for average wear items. With 4 different sizes and a total of 130 pouches this is a fairly inexpensive way to satisfy many, if not most, laminating requirements.
I looked at more than a dozen different headsets, and read hundreds of reviews. In the end I was convinced that there were not any spectacular headsets on the market. I operate under the idea that I typically get what I pay for, and the reviews seemed to follow that trend as well. I was disappointed when reading reviews that every headset was plaugued with either poor construction or poor sound quality.My criteria were:1) Good sound quality and volume2) good construction (something that would last more than a year)3) a reasonable price for the above criteriaI choose the Plantronics MX500C because I have had a good experience with their other products.The Good:There is a volume control, mute switch, and microphone sensitivity switch on the headset cord.+ The volume control is fairly useless to me, but can be handy.+ The mute switch is invaluable! I am on a lot of conference calls and having a mute switch is a blessing (my phone has no mute function).+ The microphone sensitivity switch is the best part of this headset. It is important that the person on the other end of the phone call can hear me clearly. I use the headset with both a cell phone and a cordless phone. With all other headsets, the microphone volume and clarity sounded great with one phone, but horrible on the other phone. The MX500C is the only headset that sounded great with both, because I can flip the little microphone sensitivity switch.+ It looks cool.The Bad:- After a few weeks of use, the little microphone sensitivity switch broke off. I guess Plantronics expects people to use it once during setup, and then never switch it again. My mutiple-times-per-day use of the switch was more than it could handle and it broke. Since I need to use the switch between phones, I have started using a safety pin to switch the setting now. Very inconvenience. Very cheaply made. I would be willing to pay a little more for a better switch.- The earbud is extremely uncomfortable for me. I know that everyone's ears are shaped differently, so it is nearly impossible to design an earbud that is universally comfortbale. However, I cannot wear this thing for more than 5 minutes without experiencing great ear discomfort. It's not the volume or sound, it's that the shape and material of the earbud puts a lot pressure on one spot of my outer ear. It's oblong in shape and made out of hard plastic and rubber - it's not flexible at all. Sometimes I can move it around until I find a more comfortable spot, but not always.Overall:5 stars for sound quality and features2 stars for construction quality1 star for comfort
I use this item every day and it is holding up well. The sound is good and it is very light weight. Not quite as adjustable as I would like but a good buy regardless.
How wonderful to be able to replace a simple and very necessary piece of equipment. Awesome!!! Received in perfect condition and very easy to set up.
I bought the product, it arrived quickly however once I started to use the pen part the caps split...they were quick to send me replacements at now cost which i appreciated
I can't believe how great this keyboard is. When I saw my husband's, which he had purchased along with his new iMac, I had an oddly visceral reaction to it and raved about the design for several minutes. I've had my own for about a month now. It's slim, it's beautiful, it's easy to clean -- and the low profile of its keys has increased my typing accuracy. (I was using one of the older clear/white Apple keyboards, which now feels hopelessly clumsy.) I am a usability specialist by trade and I can't see what one of the other reviewers is complaining about -- I have experienced absolutely no usability problems with this keyboard.I keep thinking how odd it is that I had such a strong reaction to a keyboard. I lusted after it even more than I did an iPhone. But I'm happy to say that it's every bit as nice as I thought it would be.
No noticeable loss of quality over the 50-ft run. I used the cable to connect LCD/monitor. 50-feet was quite sufficient. Delivery was timely.
I was using this Xover for home use, bi amping my H/T main speakers. I will say that the CX1000 is very easy to use and has a simple interface but all those op-amps created to much grain for hi-fi use. I also had a problem with a hum through the ground and a very noisy transformer that hummed like a power substation. I think that humming aside, the Gemini could probably work for Home theater duty but is just too unrefined for 2 channel music.
FIRST: The AMAZON.COM retail price was about 25% lower than I could find elsewhere, brand new, for a total saving of about $450 (including rebate from Sony).Fast shipping (one week for delivery from east to west coast).Easy ordering, good service.Simple set-up, using color-coding. Intuitively obvious.The styling is characteristically Sony ... contemporary and a work of metallic art, particularly the five tall, very narrow speakers. The sound is encompassing and very clear. The music is beautiful, which is why I bought it. It is for my study. All features operate effortlessly and smoothly. It is a joy to use.The oft-noted exception is the fairly complex remote control, with relatively tiny buttons. Contrary to other reviewers, I found it easy to use, but all the features take a bit of experiential learning.It greatly enhances the look and feel of a room.Perhaps it is not for "audiophiles" and I am not one. I simply love the great classical music and amnbience this wondeful-looking system produces.And ... as usual with Amazon.com, the price is quite unbeatable.
First a word of caution for people ordering from Dell:I ordered Sansa E280 from Dell but they shipped me Sansa View 8GB instead for reasons Dell said that "were beyond their control". They called the View an "upgrade". Although it has a bigger screen, I'm having my doubts.I made the mistake of not opening the box for 35 days. When I did and discovered it was not what I ordered, I tried to return it to Dell, but was told they could not take it back even though it was not what I ordered. So much for "the benefit of the bargain" that I was taught in law school. Dell's customer service rep told me that I could always return the product within 90 days if it was defective so I should go ahead and try it out. An hour later, after downloading a few pictures and songs I disconnected it from my computer, but the View's screen was frozen with the words "Connected" in the screen. At this point I was very ready to return it to Dell, but the new service rep denied any 90 day defective return policy and said my only recourse was with the manufacturer. I will never buy any Dell product again, nor will I buy any product sold by Dell. They respect neither common law principles nor their customers.When I called SanDisk tech service, they resolved the technical problem of the screen freeze instantly by walking me through a hard reboot [by pressing the power off slider switch door about 15 seconds and resetting the firmware]. Naturally the SanDisk tech support person for the View told me that it was a much better product than the E280 (in spite of the inferior reviews by customers here at Amazon). He said "all these issues have been addressed through firmware updates".I am hoping he is right!
Great radio for the price. Must use headphones. I'm still using the orginal ones and have had no problem with them in the few weeks I've owned the radio. The reception (Northern VA) and sound quality (for talk radio,anyway) are quite good and I think the radio is well worth the cost. It's lightweight but not cheap feeling or looking. Very happy with this purchase.
One cartridge started working for a little bit but then started printing light grey. The 2nd cartridge wouldn't pass the alignment and couldn't be used.
I received these binoculars just today, and I am EXTREMELY PLEASED with them !!! The images are VERY sharp and bright. I have no trouble holding the binoculars steady, despite the High-Power. the Insta-Focus lever works very well !!! The binocular strap that came with them is good quality woven nylon with "BUSHNELL" proudly showing on the back of the strap. Bushnell must have heard the complaints about a cheap plastic strap and took action to remidy that problem. I purchased these to watch aircraft at the "Thunder Over Louisville" airshow in April and now I can't wait!!! And always remember, "NEVER KISS A CHICKEN ON THE LIPS" (Benny Hill).
Doesnt fit with the Tungsten T model. Slightest move and it looses its connection
I am very pleased with this monitor.There is very slight backlight bleeding on the edges when the image is extremely dark, however, the image quality is stunning.Make sure your video card supports its native resolution of 1680x1050 (16:10 aspect) before you decide to go with this monitor. Most decent cards will support this resolution.Even though it doesn't say so on the box, this monitor includes both a DVI-D and a VGA cable, so don't make the mistake of purchasing one with the monitor. Without a doubt, DVI-D is the way to go to deliver a stunning crisp image.And for those who are wondering about WoW; it supports 1680x1050 beautifully.
I had the same problem as others re the door jamming and crunching tape. In addition, the cassette was very hard to extract from the rewinder. I was able to push the door back in place and a multi hundred dollar video job was saved. As soon as I was able to input to my pc, the rewinder went to the trash. I am using my canon elura 100 as my rewind device until my new rewinder arrives. Bad, bad, bad.
The day I got my Polk Atrium 60 speakers it was raining but I was so anxious to hear them that I got wet installing them on my deck. Polk says there all weather I took them at there word. I was not disappointed I suddenly had rich beautiful sounding music filling my deck. I had to ask myself why did I wait so long. For such a small investment I now have an outdoor living space teaming with whatever music I or my guests care to here. The speakers are heavy look good and sound wonderful. They sound better in fact than many indoor speakers that I have owned and payed more for. To me they are a bargain. The only negative is that they use a lot of power but for the great sound it's worth it! I have no reservation recommending them. Don
I love these headphones. The sound is great. I have a lot of trouble with headphones. I can where them for a couple of hours but then they begin to annoy me. After 3-4 hours most headphones will give me a headache. This headphones, I can use for tons of hours and never even begin to be annoyed by their presents.They are bulky, but well worth it. I've bought two pairs (one for work and home).
Can't beat a classic 50 mm lens with a fast aperture. It's well made, as you would expect from canon. The 1.4 is fantastic and gives a nice soft, dreamy background.
This card was very easy to install and setup. Just follow the easy instructions! It makes me laugh at some people who think it's the technology's fault for it not working. If you just took the time to actually read the directions you might get it to work. This product works great on the 802.11a band on my Linksys Wireless Dual-Band A+G Router.
I originally bought a cheaper version of one of these trimmers at Walgreens for $10, and this works a lot better. It is made of high quality plastic, and the cover has sparkles. It's really cute and well made. A great product and well worth spending a few extra dollars. I use it only on the peach fuzz on my cheeks, and it trims them, but it doesn't make my face look hairless; I like a tiny bit of blond hair on my cheeks, because it almost acts as a soft focus for my skin. This seems to cut hair evenly and makes my skin look natural and youthful. I used to wax my face, and I didn't like how it made my skin look almost waxen and unnatural. This is a great product; I threw my other cheaper trimmer in the garbage last night :)
This is my Fourth NIMH charger I have had over the past 4 years. Had this charger for a week now.It works like it Should. highly recommend it over any other. To avoid the batteries heating up and shorten their life span, I took the outer cover off instantly. Charge time is very close to the described time. I like it cause most chargers that charge in 1 hour or so, shortne battery life span,and don't seem to charge the batteries all the way. This charger on the other hand does.
i've always trusted garmin. they've totally outdone themselves with this one. the color screen is perfect for distinguishing between landmarks and other things. on my first hike i dropped it about 10 feet and nothing happened. i love it.
Don't buy this you will be sorry. Doesn't work. Spend a little more and get an Orange Micro card.
I purchased the IM7 harness and absolutely love it. It is solid and unobstructive for controls and speakers. For fun I even swung the unit, with IM7 in place, around in circles about 8 times at high speed to test its ability to stay secure.... NO PROBLEM!!! Hope you all enjoy yours too.Altec Lansing IM7 Speaker Shoulder Harness
We wanted one of these after staying in a hotel that had them. The one in the hotel blew a lot harder than this. Still I am pleased with the dryer and we even got a free upgrade. The box ours was in was labeled as this one, but what was inside was actually the ionizing version. Nice bonus, but not sure if it really helps. Still identical in specs. One thing I had to do was take the back off and bend around most of the LED's used in the nightlight. I also colored the inside of the clear plastic with a sharpie. This was to reduce the brightness of the night light. It would have been handy for a hallway bathroom but was too bright for our bedroom. We love it after the modification.
This very effective lens, priced right as well, turns my Konica-Minolta DiMage A200 from a very decent Close Up shooter to a Super Macro wonder. It works very well, the optics are first rate...a simple 49mm screw on lens...and I think you'll be pleased with the investment...I was.
This card DOES support the HP Jornada, if you download the updated driver from the Linksys website (dated 9/16/02). I had the same problem as the reviewers below, but fixed the problem after doing this. And now it works great! The only problem I have now is that the network activity seems to prevent my PDA from auto-shutting off.
I just bought a ACER monitor, your WEB page showed that a $50 rebate, however, I do not see any rebate form to fill or you will credit me the $50, I emailed you this concern before, your company do not respond, what type of comstuner service are you?
After my really nice Klipsch speakers broke (not really sure how) but they all stopped working for some reason. I needed a replacement of course. I like my music and whatever LOUD, the Klipsch did that for me. I bought some Bose and they wouldn't even crank up loud enough in my room. I like to hear it in the other room while I am taking a shower and so on. These speakers fit the bill perfect. Although I have not completely set them up yet, they have done the job with just the three I have set up, left, right and center. I really haven't played with the settings too much, but from what I have played with it is awesome. If you are looking for LOUD speakers, multi format, THX, and well designed good looking anywhere speakers, these are the ones. I was very skeptical of Logitech brand as I thought they were a cheap replacement type speaker, but I would definitely buy these over Bose anyday now. Not very many I have heard will rival these. I use them mainly for my computer and have not tried to hook them up to my stereo (I have really nice ones for that), if I do then I will write another review.
I'm very happy with this lens. It offer's an ample variety of options, high image quality and it is light.
I trusted the Web articles I read about zeros and ones (digital) not caring whether they were traveling through a gold-plated "super conductive" HDMI cable or an ordinary HDMI cable. Yes, I know you can pay over $100 for this cable. And yes, I admit "you get what you pay for" reservations about buying one for three bucks. And yes, it occurred to me that I might get a notice from the FBI that my HDMI cable was stolen off the docks in SF. But what the heck this was indeed that "bargain too good to pass up." What I got was a top quality HDMI cable with gold plated contacts that were protected by plastic caps and shipped wisely via USPS. The vendor's shipping was a little slow but these guys must be swamped with orders!!!!
These cases are stackable and don't take up much space so I would recommend them.
Cable and connectors are very robust. Sound quality far exceeded my expectations: playing WAV files with Windows Media Player on Dell Vostro 1700 through Musical Fidelity X-A1 integrated amplifier and Thiel CS .5 speakers using 20-year-old Linn speaker cable, sound quality equals that of other source components in my system (Linn Sondek LP12 turntable, Meridian 507 CD player).
and can report having had absolutely zero problems in sharing (2) DSL and (1) Cable connections and in running small networks. As I evolve slowly to a new operating system (Windows XP), it was nice to learn that the router allows machines running different OSs to communicate flawlessly.
I have purchased 2 of these keyboards, they are Great for small hands.. We had no problems with them, the keys are easy and the stretch from key to key makes using thier computers much easier than the standard keyboard.The mouse is also perfect size for small hands.... the kids are able to grip it without difficulty
I am rating these earbuds under 2 categories:1) Sound is fairly good but can have higher Fidelity. "Highs" are clean, "Mids" are ok (doesn't provide full range but decent enough), and "Lows" are clean. For optimal effect, I would tune your equalizers in your hardware to your liking.2) Comfort is very important especially for earbuds bc you are going to be sticking them inside ur ears for a prolong period of time. The material used for these earbuds are higher quality than most that I have used. The rubber/plastic ear inserts aren't the thin/flimsy kind where it will rip in a couple of months. It is more rigid and stays in my ear comfortably. Earbuds are also very light weight so it doesnt feel like they weigh you down.Overall, these are definitely worth my $20 for the quality that I am getting.
This camera does a great job for home video. The size and video resolution is what sold me. Being much smaller than my old &quot;HI 8 camera, I tend to use it a lot more than I did before. This camera can actually fit in your front pocket without much trouble. Makes it convenient to use during my childrens' sporting events and while on vacation. The &quot;easy pic&quot; setting makes it simple enough for my children to point and shoot and still come out with great looking videos. The software that comes with the camera is not even worth loading. My Dell came with a video editing program that that works seamlessly with this camera. Top notch video in a small package.
There's so much variation in cost and quality among cable vendors. I chose this cable because it looked like descent quality and, quite frankly, was cheap. I am not dissapointed. Quality of cable is excellent. Good shielding, chokes on both ends, and sturdy, well-made connectors.
Ordered this to have an ethernet, CAT5, RJ45 cable to share between two computers. When the package arrived, the ports on the back of the device were RJ11, a standard phone line jack. Product looked promising and was super sturdy and seemed to have been built great. Returned the product as it wasn't the product listed on the website. Just double check the ports you are going to be needing it for.
Love the convenience and audio and picture quality on Flip videos, BUT sending them in an email attachment from a PC user to a Mac user is NOT SO EASY! In that situation they are not "openable" without other internet-obtained downloadable software--and sometimes not even then! This problem needs to be addressed by the company in a free upgrade that trully makes it the "easy" internet video transfer, as advertised.
It works exactly as described. I have a Toslink cable going directly from my 5.1 stereo system to my LCD TV. I also have a Toslink cable running out of the back of my Playstation 3 (not plugged into anything). I keep this device on the end of my PS3's cable. When I want to use my stereo with my PS3, all I have to do is unplug the Toslink cable from the TV and into the coupler. I do not have to worry about getting behind my stereo (in a small, cramped space in my entertainment center) to unplug the Toslink cable ever again. This is a great little product.
The m100 and m105 use the Serial port of your computer for hotsync w/ your computer. If you do not have a serial port on your newer laptop or computer- you will need a 35 dollar serial/USB adapter, and it may give some software instalation problems like I had. If you do buy the serial/USB adapter and get it to work, it still won't sync as fast a native USB interface.USB is a faster/easier-to-plug-and-play/less-harware-conflicts standard. The high-end palms use USB only but these cheaper ones don't- but theres still hope in the under $200 fieldThe HANDSPRING VISOR is another low-end yet slightly more expensive palm-based PDA than this m100, but it uses USB to syncronize, has a bigger screen (and a silly expansion port).Before you get the m100 or m105 because it's the cheapest, check out how nice the cheapest VISOR is, and check if your computer has USB, serial, or both. The worst thing is to have a palm that you are unable to sync with your computer- because you can't back it up or add new software.
It's not often that a camera comes out with such a lead on the opposition. This is one such camera. If you want a low noise, easy to use, pocketable camera with aperture and shutter priority controls THIS IS IT. Even Fuji can't improve it much. The new F31 is not necessarily better.I don't give 5 stars because there is some purple fringing in high contrast images. This camera is not perfect. I would hope the lens could be improved - 4 times zoom? reduce the fringing? I have had my camera for 6 months now. This is the sixth digital I have purchased. Would I buy it today? Yes! There is simply no competition from the likes of Canon or Nikon - and forget the megapixel rest! And I think I would not even buy the Fuji F31.It doesn't come close to my Sony DSC-R1 but then again it doesn't weigh 1 kilogram! Or cost a thousand bucks. I am still completely disenchanted with DSLR's. The dust reduction systems don't work. Unless you are technically competent - don't buy one.So these two cameras the F30 and the R1 are still the best. Too bad the R1 has been discontinued. And even the F30 has been "superceeded"! I don't think so!Other more detailed comments:Battery life is SLR-like; noise levels are SLR-like; menus and ease of use are not on a par with Canon; menus are useable however and you do have pretty good user control over priorities and metering; tough metal body is robust; software is crappy - use iPhoto from Apple to import and then go to Apple or Adobe for post production; you can enlarge photos to approx 18 inches by 12 inches - this is a serious camera; you cannot zoom to 200mm nor can you widen it out to 28mm. The lack of true wide is another reason why the 24mm wide on the Sony R1 is really valuable! And the Sony R1 doesn't know what purple fringing is. It's Zeiss lens is just unbelievable!Nearly forgot the movie quality at 640x480 is excellent too. Pal analog TV quality (better than NTSC as used in the US) - this is handy. The Sony R1 has now video.And don't bother about the even newer F40 - it has no aperture or shutter priority settings - the only way I work. Also its more noisy than the F31 which is more noisy (in my opinion than the F30. Zoom range and lens are just the same as the F30/F31.I could go on but I'll stop here. This is a GOOD solid camera for what it does. It is in a class of two: the f30 and the f31fd.
Unit would not work properly. Would not accept the serial number, despite that it came with it! After many emails to customer service (they take 2-3 days to respond) I decided to download the software off their web site instead of using what was supplied. I then had to apply for a new serial number (another 2 days). Finially, the software worked.Then a difficult time getting the scanner to scan the cards propperly. YOu cannot just lay them flat and feed --- noooo.... ! YOu have to lift the card slightly. It takes some practice.The OCR is average. It gets 1 out of 10 names/line incorrect in some manner.Bottom line: If it wasn't so cheap, I would have returned it.
I recently bought two 2GB Sandisk CF cards for my SLR digital camera at Costco and they work just fine however getting the photos from the camera into my computer's hard drive using the USB cable that came with my camera was a little slow. This new card reader is very fast and hooks up very quickly out of the box. I easily recommend this product to anybody looking to speed up mass photo transfers to your computer for editing. This works a little faster than my other Lexar cards with their included reader port.
It definitely has a problem with a sudden "blobbing" of the print but it is better than none at all when you need one.
For anyone considering this unit, consider our experience:We selected this unit because it was the best fit for our existing TV cabinet.Apr.29, 2005- Ordered the TV via the internet from a very reliable supplier.May 2- TV delivered and installed, and tested out OK, but within a couple of days, only the green image appeared at first, and it took several minutes for the red and blue to come up. It took longer to stabilize each time it was turned on.May 5- Checked Toshiba website and located nearest authorized service...approimately 75 miles away. The service center advised that we would have to obtain special authorization for service from Toshiba, because of the traveling distance.May 6- Faxed all necessary information to Toshiba, and were advised that authorization was being sent to service center.May 9- Service center advised us that servicemen would come May 12.May 12-Two servicemen came, checked out the TV, and decided they would have to take it back to their shop.May 28- Checked with service center and were advised that the picture tube was faulty, that a replacement had been ordered and was expected following week.June 7- Checked with service center and were advised that the replacement tube was also faulty, and that another was on order, and expected in 10 to 15 days.At the moment it would appear that at very best, we are unlikely to have our TV back before June 17, and more likely well onto the next week...and that is assuming that Toshiba can come up with a picture tube that works!Edgar L. ParksMarch 2012--- It did get repaired and now 7 years later the TV still works fine.
Overall I'm pleased with this AIO; no problems installing or using to print/copy/scan. However, recently I had a bad experience when trying to print photos. I used the bundled software to print photos to 4x6 glossy photo paper. While the quality of the photos was better than expected, I kept ending up with a 1/2 of blank space on the right margin of the photo. I contacted HP tech support via chat and spent literally hours troubleshooting this problem. I was told repeatedly to power cycle the machine, reset the cartridges, and print test pages. Finally when I said I had to go because it was after midnight, the snippy reply was "sorry I wasted your precious time." Yikes! It was a waste of time, waste of expensive photo paper, and waste of ink, and the insult only made it worse. In leaving the chat, I was told I'd have to uninstall and re-install the software. I did not do this. The next day I contacted tech support again and finally determined that this printer requires 4x6 photo paper WITH TABS. It will not print photos on regular 4x6 photo paper. Nowhere in the manual does it state this, and obviously not all of their tech support people are aware of it.So, if you buy this printer and want to print 4x6 photos, be sure to buy 4x6 photo paper WITH TABS. And don't count on HP's tech support to be consistently helpful...
I like my Microsoft mouse because it feels good in my hands and it works just perfect. No daubt that my mouse is tortured as I carry it with my Laptop every day. But give me a break Microsoft and spend some money on durability research. No company can explain to me that a mouse is breaking after less than a year of use because it has reached the end of it's lifetime?! I expect more than that even though we live in a "throw away and buy a new one" culture. Couldn't find nothing else which fit my hand that perfect so I bought the same one again. Yes I was a sucker and fell for it again!!!
Bracket is excellent and easy to install. I used it with a 26 inch LCD and am very satisfied. Only down side had nothing to do with the bracket but with the packaging. Item received in an undamaged AMAZON box but the bracket box was torn and open and pieces of the bracket were loose in the box. It was obvious that this bracket was opened and then just thrown into the shipping box. I did not receive the installation instructions or the Allen wrench and socket that should have been in the box (ref on the mfg web site) but was able to install anyway. Amazon needs to put some quality control in place at there packing facilities. This is second item I bought that had a packing issue, but this is not the norm.
I have an old Dell dimension running xp and 512 mb RAM and this memory is the perfect upgrade to make it work on windows 7, works like a charm!
Works great with a Polar RS800SD on Windows 7. Had get this after getting a new computer without a reader.
This is a very fine lens filter, though not coated, for protecting your camera lens and for cutting UV haze. This 46mm (thread size) filter is well-made, well-packaged, and at a great price. Despite one reviewer's report that it didn't fit the Lumix FMC FZ-28, it actually does fit and fits perfectly well. It is perfect for the FZ-28 as it goes on the lens itself and not on the shell that goes around the lens. This leaves all the functions of the camera intact. One should always equip a good camera with a filter so that there is practically no chance of scratching the orginal lens. This one does it and at a very good price.
The day after I ordered this I was shopping at Meijer and found a similar, but narrower unit for $20. I put it together and was going to refuse this item when it came. Unfortunately, it didn't work where I wanted it, so I kept this piece when it arrived. The quality of the $20 unit I bought was much better than this! The finish is nice on it, but that's about the only good thing I have to say. The shelves don't sit evenly- the unit side walls feel unstable- the directions are awful and it is awkward to assemble. I've put together a lot of this type of thing, the latest project being a captain's bed, so I am comfortable with assembling these types of items. Definitely not worth the price.
When my old mouse stopped working, I ordered a replacement(Logitech)but was very unhappy with the way it performed - seemed to drag alot. This one works great!! Glides along like ice skating! AND... it's very quiet!! Great for working late at night when the rest of the house is asleep.
I've been a Garmin user since the Garmin 45 back when GPS was starting to become popular with the general public (little did anyone know that GPS would be so popular and so depended on by various communities today). That unit never failed me. The Garmin 12XL came out many years later, being their first popular 12 channel receiver. It too has never failed me.For Christmas I decided to gather up the 60CSx because of its mapping capabilities, data storage, sensitive receiver and other features. Judging from my old 45 and 12XL, I don't expect the 60CSx to let me down for as long as I own it.It is extremely sensitive, packed with many relevant features (except for the goofy games, stopwatch and perhaps the calculator), and is rather user friendly. I've not needed to consult the manual once, and I'm sure other users who have owned other Garmin products can agree. A newcomer wouldn't need much time to become proficient with it either.Garmin is a wonderful brand for GPS receivers and I stand by their product as one who uses a GPS receiver to putter around town, to geocache, during Scouting campouts/backpacking trips, and for use within certain ham radio applications.
I just got the wireless optical elite, and I have to admit I like it a lot. The mouse is responsive and suppoedly has very nice battery life. Some reviews call it heavy and slow, but I disagree. I use my stuff for writing, research, and gaming, and the features these came with do all of that and then some. Some other reviews say the features are too limiting, and they may be for a high end user, but for basic computer use, I love this stuff.The buttons on the keyboard have great options as far as I'm concerned. I can auto open several favorite sites, and I love the scroll wheel on the keyboard as well as the media player features. Let's face it we're all stuck with Microsoft, and this keyboard uses windows features quite nicely.If you're looking for a solid wireless set up, this one ain't bad. I'd give it a five stars, but I'm not sure exactly what a keyboard and mouse could do to earn five stars... I'm glad I bought this one, though.
I ordered this system because I wanted to put new speakers on my existing surround sound system. Reading the reviews on Amazon, I expected the subwoofer to be weak (it is), but I expected the speakers to be good to excellent. They are fair. This is actually the first item in my multi-year history as an Amazon shopper that I am going to the trouble to return. The speaker system I ordered for my computer sounds better. If you just need a cheap system that's better than the speakers on your TV, this might be good for you. Otherwise, shop around and maybe spend just a little more.
The iPod battery died in two (2) months from purchase. I am very disappointed. No return, no refund - nothing. Too bad for me.
To get the best from this TV you MUST feed it a good quality signal. The best way to connect this set to any source is via the DVI connector. An HD signal from DirecTV or a DVD played on a HTPC (Home Theater PC) looks absolutely stunning. On some of the standard definition channels that have a lot of compression, you will see flaws in the picture because the TV is quite revealing (almost ruthlessly so). Also, the picture is spectacularly bright, so viewing in a well lit room is no problem.[...]
What you don't find out until you get the package is this holder is not waterproof. Really would have liked to have known that before I bought it.Edit 3/24/10I bought 2 other brands this week. Can't name them in reviews, but both are tough enough not to flex when pushed with your thumb, one could be stood on. Both have steel pins built into both the hinge and the clasp, and do not rely on plastic being bent over and over and over as a structural part. Both of them will stay not only floating in water, but held under water for 10-15 minutes with no leakage.Good luck to those that did not think my original review mentioning water proofing as being important. Please let us all know how much 4 CF cards are worth once they are water soaked. (And how the pictures came out!)
I purchased this printer to replace a 5 year old Samsung Printer.I was looking for a laser printer that:1) had a native ethernet network interface2) allowed for duplex printing3) worked well with vistaThe printer is great. I didn't even have to install drivers for Vista. However I have had two problems.1) the paper tends to curl. This seems worse when you are using duplex.2) the network connection flakes out after a few days if you are using DHCP.To fix the network problem use a static IP address for the printer, and all will be great. To configure the printer simply navigate to the printer's webpage. Details below.I also disabled the Automatic Private IP address (APIPA) feature on the printer at the same time so I'm not sure if that would work.Basically what I found was:After the DHCP lease time expired AND the printer was asleep, it would not successfully renew the lease and would default to an Automatic Private IP.Possible fixes are:1) assign a static IP (foolproof fix) on the printer configuration web page.2) turn off Automatic Private IP on the printer configuration web page.3) extend the DHCP lease time on your routeror all of the above.To assign a static IP or disable APIPA1) navigate to the web page for your printer (http://)2) click on the network configuration page3) username: admin password: access4) click Configure TCP/IP5) change the IP address and uncheck Enable APIPA
I don't know what to say about a product like this. It works, the price was great and it is durable. Perfect for what I had a need for. Did not want to spend too much money but still wanted a decent quailty product.
The speaker is great, but it looks nothing like the picture included with the item description. There is really nothing about that photo that is even remotely similar. I don't know if I got an earlier version of this speaker or what. Amazon really needs to correct the photo on this item.
Very good build quality, and works very nicely when paired with a Razer mat. I am a casual gamer, and although I can't say whether this has improved my gaming, I can tell you that the mouse itself has been very solid in performance. I like to adjust the sensitivity of the mouse on-the-fly which is very helpful in certain games.I've experienced one downside - this mouse draws a bit more current than others, so when I bootup my machine, sometimes, there is not enough juice to power this mouse on, and I have to unplug and plug back in. This is probably more a problem with my machine, but still, it is what it is. The default high sensitivity setting also takes a little time to get comfortable with, but you can turn it down of course.
I'm using this in a Sony Erricson cell phone (710a), and it works like a champ, no problems. I didn't even have to format this one!
First, let me say that there is no major problems with this camera. It functions adequetly and the price is appropriate. But let me give the pros and cons.Pros:+Fairly inexpensive+Easy to operate+Easy to upload pictures onto computerCons-Not the best pictures. Don't get me wrong, they're okay. About the quality of a disposible camera, but by no means great.-Horrible battery life. Sometimes my camera will run through a battery in two hours. Whenever I go on vacation, I have to bring a whole package of AA batteries with me.-Limited card space. Can only hold about 70 pictures at a time, again, not the best for vacations.Bottom line: I don't think I'd recommend this camera. Sure, other cameras cost a bit more, but I think it would be worth it in the end.
I bought this remote so my wife and kids can watch a DVD on our 50" HD plasma. The problem is the way the HD sets have so many inputs. I use one HDMI input for the digital cable box and one for the DVD. To switch required using at least two remotes. So I heard about the Harmony 550 and bought it. WOW it really works!But not without a few hurdles in set up. Okay you pay a fair amount for one of these remotes. But what you are also buying is access to great customer service. I had a problem with the setup. After a few failed attempts on my end I called the toll free customer service. Well it did take 40 minutes and two levels of service. However, the service tech was able to rewrite the code, send it to my machine and I uploaded it to the remote and bingo I have it dialed in. Add in the customizable menu screen and I have the key functions I like at hand. Switch to watching a DVD and I have a new set of custom keys - the remote is just that smart.Pros - It truly is one remote for a whole setup including receivers, DVD players, multi-input TVs and cable boxes. Push one button and all the devices switch on or off, they start up and boom you ready.Cons - Takes time to set up (for me but it was worth it). The buttons are small, but frankly I prefer this set up than the remote with a few multi-function buttons (you know, like hitting shift on the computer keyboard to change a button's function) - it's a tradeoff that I don't mind making.Final Comment - I looked at the Harmony Line trying to figure out which one to buy. This is a rolls royce remote. It may not have a color screen but it does everything that even a fairly sophisticated system owner would want. I mean in the end we only do a few things with our fancy systems - watch a movie, watch TV, listen to a DVD, etc. This remote handles the complex with ease. Basically it rocks!
I purchased this because it had decent reviews and was fairly inexpensive compared to other models available on Amazon. It has met all of my expectations, working flawlessly since the first moment. I give the sound quality a 4/5 (more like 9/10) because the range of sound is lacking just a little bit but that may be the fact that my cassette player is 10+ years old so take that evaluation with a grain of salt. I'm very glad I purchased this. I use it with an iPod 4g (actually I use it with the Dual GPS cradle for iPod 4g). I definitely recommend this product.
There was a small scratch or two on it, and the plug that connected the computer to the ipod didn't work very well (thank god i had an extra one so that i could replace it). but other than that is works just fine
Just got the battery yesterday, charges well and fits properly into my Phase One digital back (which uses Canon BP-915 batteries). The only issue is that it's not a black battery. It's got some incredibly cheap looking silver paint and the back side that slides into the holder part is computer-beige.I have no doubt the quality as a battery will be fine, Lenmar has a great track record on that. I was just disappointed with the appearance.--> Updated November 29th 2011: Bumped the score 1 star, as it's been a great battery and I ordered a second one. Recommended replacement battery, except for the appearance.
Purchased this item hoping to use it with Leopard OS X on the newest iMac. Unfortunately, Time Machine does not support this drive as an ethernet network back up drive. It is recognized on the network but not by Time Machine. Attempted to use the drive as a direct USB 2.0 connected back up drive. Unfortunately, the drive was not recognized by either the new iMac nor an older one running 10.4. Online tech support was not helpful at all. If you choose to buy this product and need tech support, dig for the number and call them directly. Pity, on paper it would have been a great set up.
This product did not work with my Comcast DVR Cable box (RNG200-Cisco). It also did not work with Sony amplifier surround sound system (STR DE545). I am returning the item and looking for something that works.
It's understandable that most folks can't get excited about Label Tape for Brother P-Touch Labelers. Honestly, I don't really think about it much...until I run out of tape and need a label right away. At which point, I'm thinking about label tape a lot and wishing I had a spare cartridge.Discovered recently that I use my P-Touch labeler almost daily for kids projects, folders and binders, for my file folders, craft boxes, Tupperware and Christmas storage bins, for contact info inside bike helmets, etc.Love the clarity of black ink on super-white tape of Brother M231 1/2 inch tape. Crisp, easy to read letters and numbers. Awesome for eyes of any age!
I shopped around for a small bookshelf unit that sounded great and I found it with this set.The sound is impressive for its size. Many units of this size don't produce a desirable sound.I've had 2 other sets fail me with a broken cd player after a few years of use so I'm not a big fan of spending big dollars on a stereo system if that's the way they stand up today. The others I bought were more expensive than this player.
This carrying case is perfect and has room for all accessories including the instruction manual. This is exactly what I was looking for.
All I know is that the person who received these binoculars as a giftwas very pleased with them.
Don't go by the picture posted by Amazon. Its not a wireless mouse. Its USB wired mouse. Works well, no complains. But if you are looking into buying this because as wireless mouse (as shown) in the picture then this is not for you.
I have an intel mobo where before I had installed a Pentium D cpu with temparature of 70 C at rest, after installing the Zalman cpu fan the temperature was below 50. Now I have a Core 2 Duo E6600 with this fan CPU cooler maintained at 40 C at rest.Pros:A) manufactures fans are worthless and this is wonderful Zalman heatsink fan maintained your brain cold.B) You control the fan RPM.B) Because of its blue LED light, fashion makes your PC look if you have a housing with a window.Cons:A) You must be careful when handling or stirring and change components on your PC. Once I had a small cut in my finger with their sharp 'slim fins'.
this cable does one jobto link one thing to anotherit does it very well
it works great with my XP PC , uses USBnice and sterdy , defenitly worth the money.
Have been setting up the AV Receiver with my older system components for a couple of days now and the setup is very detailed if you want it to be. The manual I first downloaded from Yamaha's website before purchase. I have learned more about the various 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11 speaker systems and the various formats than I ever new were possible. The handles that the software gives you are very, very detailed. You can also use the included mic and do a very good auto set-up as a good place to start your overall system set-up. I could spend days tweaking the system if I can find the time. I am glad to have spent the extra, extra dollars knowing that this receiver will not be obsolete when the 5 year warranty expires.
I really like it. It is great to use if you are learning about macro or if you want to do macro just sometimes. Of course that if you do a lot of macro you may want to get a dedicated lens. It worked better for me using it with a smaller lens. The details in the pictures are clear. And the price is super!
A 13 Macbook Pro fits easily in the large slot, and a 11.6 Acer fits in the smaller slot with room to spare - nice extra when we both travel. What it not evident in the photos is the narrowness of the flaps - not quite wide enough to cover the laptop slots entirely. Well padded, very nice handle and shoulder strap with sturdy fasteners. Bonus point: mac-owning daughter said "cool bag"
have a 52" bravia - perfect fit, easy adjustments. you do need 2 people though
For a $500 device I have to say that I am disappointed with this product. If you want to just use basic out of the box functionality - its works OK, but I don't know about you, but the reason I bought this product was for the customizability. Be prepared to be frustrated, irritated, ...Problems. If you don't use a standard activity you're hosed. I have a laptop as part of my system. I could only call it a "Make a presentation", even though I am watching it for videos (DVD's) - and in addition get no nice UI on the tough screen, just bland gray unordered buttons with "play" "pause" etc written on them. Alternatively - I call my laptop a DVD player, and insists on including my DVD player in the set up. I had to reprogram ALL the control buttons to use the laptop rather than the DVD player.And MOST UNFORGIVABLE of all. The list of buttons presented on the PC when setting up the device is NOT THE SAME as those presented on the UI of the harmony 1000. i.e. there are soft buttons on the remote that are visible, but NOT programmable, because they are not made available by the PC UI, and vice verse.I was going to rate the device as a 1 star. But I will give it 2 stars, my wife is able to control our media system with a single control, even if that control was half the price of a reasonable sized LCD TV.Mark
I can't believe I waited this long to get the Hoodman Flip-Up Hood for my Nikon D100! This is an absolutely great accessory for any camera. Keeps your LCD screen clean and scratch free while looking like it was designed to be part of the camera. I wouldn't be without it now.
Although the quality of the case is nice it does not fit my S3 IS comfortably, i have to push my cam inside and also make an effort to take it out as well. And during all this pushing and shoving the lens cover keeps falling out. SO i would suggest people to go for better alternatives with a little more inside space.
Within 5 months this product proved worthless. If I attempt to use it i enjoy a symphonic medley of 100% volume, no static; to 60% static at reduced volume; to no volume at all. Have used other ipods with it and received same result.Doesnt help faciitate your Ipod addiction and is frustrating as all hell on those long rides.
I was skeptical at first by the inexpensiveness of this product, but once I got it and installed it, I was skeptical no more. I have had no problem at all, and it has delivered everything it has promised. My internet is lightning quick and I haven't had any downtime. For the money, you can't go wrong with this router.
Disclaimer: this is my first use of a wireless mouse, bluetooth or otherwise. Ergonomically, the mouse is good...maybe a little small, but then it is called "PilotMouse Mini". The responsiveness and tracking are very good, but there is one annoying issue: when the LED dims after a few seconds of no mouse movement, the pointer lags for a split second when you move the mouse again. It seems to be dependent on the surface, but I can't say for sure. The mouse is also a bit heavy with the two AA batteries. However, several of the Bluetooth mice I looked at need two AA batteries. I haven't owned the mouse long enough to comment on battery life.
Don't buy this device. Neither firmware version 1.3 (Release 05) or the 1.4 (beta release 22) will work for any length of time. Yes you can call support (nice guys 4 stars) and tweak it by hard coding IPs, etc and make it work for a few hours but eventually it WILL go out to lunch. The first one I purchased was returned because the print server failed to function. The replacement, DHCP failed to work for any wired connection. I waisted hours myself and on the phone with support. Not to mention... The MA401 REDHAT 7.2 driver download contains no binaries and although the make worked the device was never recognized. Netgear wanted me to pay them $...to debug and fix the Redhat driver problem. Ya right! Hope this saves just one person time.
Yes, dropping this much money on earbuds is crazy. But these headphones are the ones i have been waiting for. I've tried many Sony earbuds (comfortable but mediocre sound), and tried both Shure E2 and E3 (good sound but uncomfortable). Now, finally i can live with the E500PTH. The sound is top notch. I notice things in my favorite music i've never noticed before. And they can be in my ears for a full 4 hour plane ride and my ears dont get sore. For the record, the weird chunky sound isolator is useless and i dont use it. But luckily it's detachable.
The only way I found out about the 90 day warranty and shoddy customer service was to read the reviews that customers have provided. Amazingly, Amazon does not list this info in the technical data or anywhere else I could find it. I have to say that I am very disappointed in Amazon for this lapse.
This is an excellent lens that does exactly what it's supposed to do. Optically, it's also excellent. You need to think seriously about whether you know what you're doing or anything about photography if you buy this for a Canon digital camera that's less than full frame.You should probably stick to point and shoots until you understand lens conversion factors. If you don't understand digital crop factors and can't read basic specs, you either need to hold your money or find a dealer that you can trust to explain it to you. But the manufacturer shouldn't be accused of making a bad product because you don't understand the specs.A previous user gives a poor rating because he either didn't read or understand the lens specifications. The rating was retain while most of the review was deleted because it simply didn't make sense. If you tried to use a 8x10 wide angle lens on a digital slr camera, you'd end up with a super telephoto because you're only using a portion of the image circle. Someone who calls this lens worthless because he bought first and thought later is blaming Sigma for his lack of attention to the laws of optics and of physics.When you buy lenses for digital cameras, you have to take your brains out of your boots. This is a fisheye lens that's excellent on digital cameras, You get the full fisheye effect on a full frame digital camera --- OR at full 35 mm. You don't get the same effect on most DSLRS. When Panasonic Lumix claims 28mm lens width in its new line, it's not serious, but is referring to the apparent focal length when compared to 35mm film.The lens can be used on cameras like the 20D or 30D which have a 1.6x crop factor. The news high speed top End EOS 1D Mark III will also have a crop factor of 1.3 while the 1ds and 5D are both full frame and will take full advantage of the 180 degree (on the diagonal) that this lens and other fisheyes offer. This lens is very good close to the optical quality of the Canon fisheye -- I've used both. But the game here is the intentional distortion on full frame. A standard wide-angle of this focal length does not cover 180, but something around 112 degrees -- on full frame.If you want an equivalent of the 16-35 used a 5D on your 30d, you need to buy the 10-22. Both are rectilinear, corrected for distortion. Even the high end 1D doesn't get flll benefit of the fisheye due to crop factor. There are optical gimmicks if you want the effect, but that's not appropriate here.The build quality of this lens is very good, not quite up to the level of the top drawer (and expensive) L lenses, but it is equal to Canon lenses for about the same price. It's difficult to use filters on this lens-- it isn't designed for them and filters would be makeshift -- and that big front element is vulnerable as with all of the real fisheyes. There are a couple of quirks that take a little getting used to in the controls for a regular Canon user.But I find it a little tricky going back to Leicas after too much time away -- and their controls vary with product. The images are high quality and a reasonably skilled photographer can produce excellent work with this lens without relyin entirely on fisheye cliches.Users of digital cameras with crop factors should consider the shortest focal length fisheye lenses, approx 8 millimenters which also producs a 180 degree image, but in a circle. While I don't get the circular image on the 20D that I do the 5D it does give a lot of the distortion and on the diagonal approaches 180 with the rectagular image. I haven't measure it and don't have a reason.The Sigma in a custom mount might produce interesting circular images on medium format film or digital sensors, but that would involve a careful matching of the mount to focal plane location. It is usually a waste of money to buy high end full frame lenses in shorter focal lengths for smaller digital sensors. You're paying for a lot of glass designed to cover a larger frame.
Pros:compact unit, i like the car kiti had no problem setting it up with my Palm m130GPS was very accurate, acquiring took about 10-15 seconds, not bad at all, after that, it only acquired after losing the signal, which wasn't very often.Cons:the software! really awful when it comes to giving driving directions. for instance, it told me ways to go which were either impossible (like driving over water!), or using local streets when highways were more appropriate. too bad mapquest can't work with this. looking up the directions on the internet seems to be an unneccesary step, since the maps are already on the CD! highways that wind and curve were a problem, since it couldnt follow that accurately, and said 'off route'. also, a better piece of sotware would help with the refresh rate on the palm, which is ok if you dont load a big map (&lt;100k) it's really a shame, since a better piece of software would make this useful
I bought this camera for my girlfriend. I travel a lot and talking via webcam has proven to be a great way to keep in touch. Before I bought this camera, her camera was poor to say the least, add to that normal lighting conditions and on my end I could barely tell that I was talking to a person. This little camera is wonderful. No more spot lamp in the face. No more questions about who I am seeing. I can't say enough how great and easy this camera has proven to be. The software features are simple and easy to use and fun and as I said, the quality of the picture is great for low to medium light problems.
These speakers work great. I use them for my Flight Simulator program. The jets and helicopters sound great through these speakers.
Was looking all over the net for the just the rubber cover for my XSI eyepiece frame when i stumbled over this. From pic looked just like the one I needed, however it was not the exact fit when i got it. I still kept it, as i needed something and was able to attach it to the eye frame somehow so that my eyes feel comfortable while looking through the viewfinder.
This cable works as advertised. No problems. It's hard to go wrong with ethernet cables, and for this price too.
I replaced this and a brand new OEM toner. It works OK. There are light lines on the prints though. I am OK use it in general, but not "professional work" required perfect clean prints. BTW, the packaging is awesome!
The DVD player set included everything I needed for use in the car. The picture quality is great. The headsets fit comfortably. My kids love it! It's perfect for those long drives.
Hp products are generaly solid and built to last. Their CD-RWs are no exception. They have a ruggid feel to them, and you can tell they will last for a good, long time. In addition to this, they will play in some cd players that won't accept other CD-RWs. This is a big plus when you want to distribute data, or music because there is a higher chance that the other recipient will be able to access the cd. The only reason that I felt this product was that of four star quality, was because of the price. Compared to other CD-RWs, this is quite expensive. But if you want reliabilty and don't mind the cost, then this is a fine choise.
Software does not work with network drives / network neighborhood/ etc. This is disappointing and embarrassing in a shared work environment - as well as home.I can't find any third party software that supports this HD format. Can't convert .m2ts to WMV or any other format! Can't edit / use it with my premier elements, VideoReDo, click to DVD, DiVX convertor, Windows Media Encoder, Quicktime, etc.
Zumo replaces a Street Pilot III for on road motorcycle use and occasional use in the 4-wheeler. The Zumo is considerably lighter and smaller, it computes routes much faster, has good on-screen data arrangement, is easy to use and operate on the fly, and is fairly straight forward in operation and learning its use. There is no power or audio cord unplugging required to remove the unit from its handlebar or dashboard mount, as it snaps right out, but is held securely in place during use. I am not interested in the Blue Tooth feature, but there are slightly better voice prompts with the 550 over the 450. I'm definitely happy to have made the switch.
If you are looking for a set of great sounding speakers and you don't want to spend a lot of money, look no further. I bought this set to replace my Jensen floorstanding speakers and man was I impressed. They have amazing clarity and sound awesome for both movies and music. They may be small, but they pack one hell of a punch in terms of sound quality. For $100 it is well worth it.
Was not sure about ordering unfamiliar brand. Use in Pentax Optio 50 which only accepts 512MB SD cards. In several years owned not one problem encountered. In emergency used in camcorder(reformatted); then reformatted again for use in digital camera. Fast and price is always more than competative.
After only about ten DVDs the video began freezing, skipping, and breaking-up. This occurs after about an hour of watching a DVD. I have to take extended intermissions to let the unit cool before it will play the DVD again. Hunk-o-junk. This Sony devotee is disillusioned.
i read the other reviews and decided to take the plunge anyway even though i have small ears. the head phones stay in place pretty well when i've used them on the treadmill and elliptical machines. in terms of sound, i'm not a major afficionado, but i don't think the sound quality would be considered amazing. the headphones do the job and block out overhead gym music fairly well. i hope they last because overall i'm very satisfied especially compared to my previous ear buds.
I was not familiar with Lenmar batteries before purchasing this item. Although the battery is larger than the original battery that came with my VAIO VGN-N250E (it extends beyond the dimensions of the notebook), it has an energy storage capacity that significantly exceeds the capacity of the original battery. The price offered by Amazon was very competitive and I would not hesitate to recommend Lenmar batteries to anyone needing a replacement.
I had various film cameras and digital cameras. This one is newest addition and my first 5 MP Digital. As with my experience, my hunch is right that I can trust Canon. Excellent picture quality and ease of operation and handling. I like camera of this size in hand. Overall, I am highly satisfied with this product
I bought the lens on amazon with my credit card and the package was shipped to me in a timely manner. The lens were in great condition and exactly what I had ordered but unfortunately, they were not the right size. Luckily, the seller had a wonderful 15 day return policy, I mailed the lens back to them with the order form and they gave me a full refund, minus the cost of the return shipping of course.
I bought the SanDisk 256 MB MP3 player for my husband for Christmas. I realized he was a bit more technically savvy than me, so I ended up keeping it for myself and getting him another with more memory.I've never used an MP3 player, but the SanDisk 256 is so easy to use, I mastered it within minutes. The help disk included with the player also provided a download for MusicMatch Jukebox, which is similar to I-tunes or Napster. Purchasing, downloading, and transferring CD tunes was so easy even I could do it. It took literally only minutes to get my first MP3 files going.One of the reasons I wanted to migrate from CD players to MP3 players was the skip factor. The SanDisk 256 uses the embedded flash memory which really comes in handy at the gym. I hang the SanDisk 256 around my neck with a cord and though the unit bounces off my chest over and over, it never skips. This is a definite plus.The sound quality is great, the display easy to read, and I love that the SanDisk comes with an FM radio and voice recorder. Don't let the small memory fool you. I have a mix of MP3 and WMA and right now have around 50 songs on the unit with about 1/3 of the memory still available. For the price, this is a great beginner MP3 player, very sharp looking, easy to use, and well worth the price.
I have used this product and its sister product the DVD Doctor to repair a few dozen CDs and DVDs. It has worked well in most cases. I use Exact Audio Copy to make MP3s. I have had disc show up with errors in EAC and then rip perfectly after a run through the Doctor.The Doctors use a wet sanding technique to remove a layer of plastic over the whole surface of a disk to get remove scratches. It is not a spot polisher. The Doctors will not fix very deep scratches, but they will do a good job on light scratches, even if there are hundreds of them. Some times, even if a run through the Doctor does not completely remove a visible scratch, it will help enough to fix an error. You will notice that the disk will be covered with hundreds of very light radial sanding marks. These will buff out some with the included felt pad, but not completely. I have not had these cause a disk to play any worse than it was before.Note: These machines will not repair Nintendo Game Cube games and other small form disks, especially not the DVD Doctor. The only disk I have had totally fail repair was a Game Cube game.
When I first used the Visor Deluxe I was impressed with it and had no problems but after 1 yr. 5 months on my last Hot Synced I now have a very ... paper weight, now after looking at the Handspring web site it will cost you ($$$) to talk to them and if they have to fix it it will cost you ($$$), now I have just looked and I can buy a Palm 105m for ($$$) and the only thing I will lose is the springboard which to me is no big deal, but of course maybe I will go back to the tried a true way of the old Day Planner, at least with that the only thing that will break is the pencil.
I am unable to comment on the effectiveness of the product as it was given to my daughter(an accomplished amateur photographer)as a gift. I can only attest to the fact that the product arrived on time in good condition and was exactly what my daughter had requested on her holiday gift wish list.
This was the perfect case for my new Canon Powershot. The order came very quickly.
I had a 250GB Acomdata E5 external hard drive the power supply of which developed some kind of short. I could swap out the power supply with another E5 and the drive worked fine. The only replacement power supply I could find was going to cost more than the entire original drive. So I bought the least expensive enclosure I could find (this one), pulled the hard drive out of the E5 enclosure, put it in this one, plugged it in, hooked it up, turned it on and it had worked fine ever since!
Some devices work when plugged into the hub and others don't. I don't know what the problem is and when a person stops using something because it is more trouble than it is worth then it is a waste of money. Look around before picking this one up.
I like my Sansa because it's compatible with Napster and Rhapsody subscription services. Pay x dollars a month for unlimited downloads to your Sansa. They only last a month, though, and then you have to redownload. Digital rights is a pain, but if you're going to pay for music, it's the best value.My only complaint with the player is that the volume could be louder at its highest setting.
Yep mine lasted only 6 months. A total waste of money. The batteries will not charge, it only works when plugged into the cradle.
Amazing sound. Traveled with them and it was a pleasure to hear my music through them.
Use this with a harmony remote. Works perfectly. More than acceptable battery life. My components are set in the back of my room and the projector is overhead. This package still allows an IR signal to be sent to my overhead projector and RF to the IR emitter pointed at my components.
Leaving 5 stars, because of the great sound. At first I thought they lacked bass, but they warmed up eventually (I think it took a few weeks). I love the balance, all frequency ranges sound great, without overwhelming one another. The build quality is good enough. The plastic does feel a bit cheap, but it's sturdy and you are going to listen to them, not look at them. For the price, it's a steal.
I'm using a DVI to HDMI cable so I can use my Sharp HDTV as a second computer monitor. The HDMI plug was loose and I was getting these awful green lines moving all over the screen. When I plugged it in through the port saver, my problem instantly went away. Now I have a perfectly clear 1080p picture!
I mounted this on the side of my house and can now get my local HD channels. Works good and it was easier than trying to figure out how to put one of those giant ones in my attic.
The problem with most DC power supplies is they tend to generate "Hum" into your audio equipment, unless they are well-designed.This unit is well-filtered and the output is a clean 13.8 VDC.The lighter port and the DC terminals are very convenient for fast hook-up to just about and 12VDC item you want to run.I purchased 3 units and am very satisfied with the quality of workmanship.
The good thing is, it works. Not much in this line to pick from. We wanted cheap and got it.Sorry, this review is so lame but it has been awhile since purchased and I just can't go into detail.We do like a stand alone unit and this one works. For the money it's ok.
I noticed several negitive reviews for this case that focused on a problem with the case apparently being too deep for the Vista, resulting in it covering over several of the operating control buttons on the GPS itself making the device difficult to use while cased. I have to say that either this reported problem has been corrected, or the reviewers commented on the wrong case. The vista HCx eTrax that I bought fits just right in this case.I very much like the 'D' Ring on the back of the case. This allows the GPS to be lashed to an equipment loop on your backpack or some other convenient place. I would give this case a 5-star rating but for the fact that I do not much trust the belt hook provided on the case. Though it has not happen to me, I fear that the GPS could slide unnoticed off a belt and be lost if a backup means of attachment were not used.The overall construction of the case appears to be sound. The case should provide adequate protection for the eTrax unless it is severly abused and beaten up beyond what one might expect from normal use, which does not include throwing it and having the dog retrieve it, or dunking it in a river to see how many times you can do that before it fails. You get the idea.Anyway -- great product. Worth the money.
After shooting a few rolls of film with the SA-7 I'm impressed. The autofocus is quick and accurate and all the controls are intuitive and well-placed. Handling is excellent.Since you'll be limited to a Sigma lens I must recommend the 28-300mm Aspherical which is an outrageously convenient thing. It's a bargain and provides a range of focal lengths which may make it the only lens an amateur would ever need.Now the only thing I'm wondering is if I should have paid more for the SA-9 to get a faster shutter and date imprinting. You'll be happy with either of the two new Sigmas.
These headphones are a great quality, good price and built well. However, the comfort zone on these are missing. I can not wear them for any longer than 30 minutes without coming away with a screaming headache. Also, the deep muting of surrounding noise make them rather disconcerting to use for voice chat.Your mileage may vary.
I shoot weddings professionally and there are too many products available on the market, even in this price range, to settle for this one. It is very unstable. There's no provision for locking the camara into the vertical or horizontal position. I have a number of camera rotation flash brackets and this is about the worse. The others I own did cost more but they're well worth it. If you really intend to use this type of equipment, save up and get yourself a Newton or the like. Don't confuse this with the Stroboframe RL-PRO unit which is far better.
Pros: Easy to useVariable sensitivityComfortable fitCons:Only that you have to be very careful when replacing the battery, and that you SHOULD remove the battery when not in use, just in case.Worth the $25.00 I bought it for.
I buy many headphones, they ALL start out fine. But after using them a couple of time for running, one of the sides stops working and they constantly shift when you run. I find it very annoying when you run, you try to concentrate on your running but instead you have to constantly fix your headphones...I tried everything!
Dollar for dollar you can not buy a better set of speakers for your computer. Hook up is easy, sound is very good across all ranges. You will love them..
This is a great bag for the price. I love all the different pockets and the water bottle holder on the side. It is not that big, but it has enough room for my 17" laptop (tight squeeze, but it fits) and then probably 1 other book. You might could fit more books in the bag, but with my powercord in the bag, it is hard to get 2 books in there. All in all, great deal on this bag.
... for processor LGA775 and chipset 975x !?!?Package contents : 5 stars.Mainboard features/resources : 5 stars.Product manufacture : 5 stars.Price by the product offered : 5 stars.Amazon services : 5 stars.Why Intel D975Xbx is more expensive than Intel D975Xbx2 ?
I bought this just over a year ago on Amazon, as a replacement for the old battery in my Sony laptop Vaio model VGN-FE700G. It fit and worked great for about one year, then there was a loud pop and it died. It will no longer hold a charge and must be replaced. The negative rating is solely because it only lasted about a year - just past the warranty period.
My first digital camera was a Sony Mavica, remember that one? You had to use a floppy disc to store the pictures? Not a bad camera for it's time but THIS camera (Cybershot DSCN1) is nothing short of amazing!I can't believe how clear the picture is, nor can I believe the ease of use! I find myself taking pictures of all kinds of stupid stuff just so that I can use it! I haven't tried all of the different programs on it but I'm curious about the "fireworks" feature and wondering if it works on Christmas tree lights.We love to go looking at Christmas lights and I wonder if I can capture some of them this year. If you are thinking of getting a camera then I highly recommend this one! The only "problem" I had was trying to find this camera in stores. I went to Best Buy, Circuit City, Ritz Camera, and Sam's Club and no one had it.They all told me that it was too new and to wait a little while... NOT! If a camera is new then that is all the more reason to get it out. Anyway, I ended up ordering it from faitful ole Amazon and got it here in two days... right before Thanksgiving! :-)A bit expensive but worth every penny and I have yet to try everything on the camera yet. Have a Merry Christmas yall!
With Amazon's GREAT price on this TV, had to pick one up. I find that the Sony A2000 & A2020 has a lot of motion blur, and while the Mitsubishi was good in my opinion, too many reviews put the Samsungs higher for color accuracy (Mitsu's 6-color light system isn't any good if the colors are all off) among a host of other things. And yes, this thing does 1080p over component video on an Xbox 360! Next step...have to test my HD-DVD player on my Xbox 360 to see if I'm getting true 1080p out of that too...all with component cables and not VGA too! On screen menus are good, colors are vivid and amazingly bright. The cabinet seems a little flimsy. You can easily shift the cabinet and "bend" the screen. It seems to settle pretty well when moving it, and that is probably the only thing I question about this TV. The picture and inputs are rock solid. I chose this over spending several hundred more on the 6189S because the upper model only has HDMI 1.3 spec that I would care about, and the more I have read the more it appears that HDMI 1.3 is probably 5 years away from ANYthing being produced in it, and perhaps 10 years from HD television using it. By then, we'll probably have leapfrogged over HDMI anyway and it will be a moot technology.
Product came pretty fast and it does the job. Its mainly a protection for my lens and the UV protection is minimal but the fit was great, construction of the lens is glass
very pleased with card reader, have used multiple, different SD cards w/o problems, will not work with 4.0 cards.
It looks nice and works ok. The speakers do not get as loud as I would like but they are ok. Paired up with a Yamaha HTR-6030BL. The satellite speakers fit nicely on the cheap black speaker metal stands at Wally world for 29.00.
I will never buy a transcend product ever again! After using this a few times in my camera, it went dead. You get what you pay for.
The pot and infuser is made from very thin glass. No substance at all to it. The infuser was broken in the package. The lid will not fit the pot at all. It sits lopsided as only one side will go into the rim. I sent it back for a refund.
Targus PACD010U USB 2.0 CD-ROM Slim External Drive - BlackWorks well, easy to plug in. Only negative is that it is pretty loud, even audible when I'm wearing earphones.
I travel overseas quite a bit including looong airplane rides. My Jornada 680 has been invaluable for getting my paperwork done on my way back so I can spend the rest of my time in the office vouchering my expenses. Ha, I get great battery length and really appreciate the fact that the charger is multi voltage. It is my constant travel companion. Great product.
These headphones are very comfortable. They sound great and the volume control really adds to the flexibility of the product.
I bought it just the other day, and the transfer mechanism is painless, and easy to use. I use Documents to Go, and moved all 5M of my docs to the module, instead of swapping them in and out depending on what I needed during the day.
This is a nice little ball head, but I don't think it will hold the claimed 4.4 lbs. I tried to put a Lumix L1 on it (2.4 lbs) in the portrait position and it just slipped. So I really tightened it down...and it still slipped. Maybe if I cranked down the lever as hard as I possibly could it might hold, but that is not something you want to be doing each time you adjust a ball head. But for compacts and lightweight DSLRs, this works great. Very nicely made, easy to adjust, smooth action. I think it is realistically good up to about 1.5 lbs.I put it on a Dolica tripod and it really lightens it, makes it easier to use, and looks better. But for my L1, I will have to use the original, larger, ball head that came with the tripod.
This is my third LaCie product and I'm absolutely satisfied with all of them. Not one second of problems with any of them. Good value.
I bought it for my daughter because she wanted a "small" one. I think she likes it. I also got it because I love my Canon even though it is a different model.
Overall, this is a good product thus far. However, I am new to waveband radio so there will be a learning curve to use his radio.
The Opteka Battery Pack Grip transforms the Canon Xti, providing more power, and enhanced comfort, while saving the user substantial money as compared to the original equipment manufacturer's version. Slight drawback...the camera does not sit well with the small base, especially when longer lenses are attached, however this is a small price to pay for the added versatility and great looks of the grip.
Here's the problem with this bag (and I am sorry to say that I learned this from bitter experience!) The shoulder strap is affixed to the edges of the bag by spring loaded clips. A certain twist to the shoulder strap will cause the strap to disengage, which will in turn cause your laptop to crash to the ground. I ruined my nearly new, $3000 powerbook like this.If you already have one of these bags and haven't experienced this, get some cable ties and loop them through each side. Double them up, you won't regret it.
A nice deal for under $8.Works fine for iPod, MP3, etc. ("XM" title is misleading.)The cord is a little thin.Had it 1 week...too early to comment on durability. No warranty info is provided with the product or on amazon.
I've been using individual cables for years and just got tired of the clutter.This snake will help to keep things orderly.
Bought these with the shredder however they are the size that fits a bathroom trash can not a commercial shredder! Can't use them.
Thanks so much seller! The shipping was lightening fast and this little 16G drive is rubbery (making it waterproof) and the transfer speed is really fast. The hook on the end of it makes it a great fit on my keychain!
I have wanted to buy a Canon Elph 370Z for the longest time only for the fact that it is small, it has a 3X zoom lens and takes 3 sizes of photos. I travel a lot and take a lot of scenery. I bought it two years ago, unfortunately 2 weeks before a trip. When I used the first sample film, the photos came out in 4X7 instead of the classic 4X6. The date did not imprint on the front of the picture although I had set it correctly. My mistake was to have sent in the warantee immediately. I ran back to my dealer who refused to take back the camera and refund full price (at that time almost $400). He said it would have to be sent for repair. As I had to leave on my trip. it was imperative to have a camera right away. He offerred to refund half of the price. So I was out of $200. When I wrote to Canon about how I was ripped-off, they took no responsibility. As if I wasn't burned, I bought the same camera this past Christmas from ritzcamera.com. This time the date did not imprint on the front of the photo. I had used the sample 15 shot film in the kit. However, since I developed the film after the 30 day refund deadline, ritzcamera refused to do anything about it. They suggested I bring it for repairs. I am angry that a new camera should have any defects. The fact that the same thing happened twice is an indication of poor manufacture. The attitude of ritzcamera.com also angered me. How dare they suggest that I repair this defective camera. If you are looking for a good little inexpensive point-and-shoot, buy the Olympus Stylus with panoramic. It takes beautiful shots and is a dream to use. Disappointed customer!
This was a great thermometer until my second use. The transmitter quit working and would not transmit the info to the remote. Would normally send back for another but asked for a refund and will wait for the new model ET732 coming out soon.
i think is very handfull if you are looking for submarine pictures, its cheap, usefull and fits well to most cameras, at the begining cost a little time to adapt yourself to make click with the plastic (i mean the finger to the click button) but thats just matter of using ir, of course maybe the box is easier to use but is loooots more expensive, so, i recommend it to anyone from amateurs to professionals to have in your stock is always handfull, no problems in getting your camera wet, its very very safe to me.
I gave this item 1 star because it states that 13.3 inch ultrabook. The bag is well made but when I put in my Asus 13.3 inch Ultrabook more than 2 inches of it was sticking out of the top and completely unprotected. This bag would work very well for an iPad or tablet but not much more.
I really enjoyed this device up until 3 weeks ago. It has long battery life and a large capacity for storage. BUT that does not matter if it just cuts off on you. Lately, has I hit an hour mark of running, it just shuts off. I did notice that the player looked as if it had moisture inside so i thought it was from my sweat. After reading the other reviews, i realize this is a feature of the player--- moisture getting trapped inside....I wish I would have known this before, I would have just gotten an IPOD. Anyhoo, on top of that, if you run in the daylight (which i believe most of us do) you can't read the player because of the reflection against the sun. I find myself having to hover over it or go to a dark space in order to see what songs I am changing it too....If you don't run, and just sit around with it, buy it, but if you plan on doing any activities with it (i.e. running, walking, excercise) DONT BUY IT!!!
All I wanted was a simple slider device to adjust volume so I wouldn't have to keep pulling the ipod out of my pocket at Starbucks to adjust the volume on the unit. Mostly this has very little ability to increase sound... very good at lowering the sound. I guess that makes sense... If I turn up the ipod volume to the max, then I turn the Koss down to get to the level I want it works ok. Actually I wanted something more like my Sennheisers where I can adjust the volume either way. Another waste of my funds.. too inexpensive to return... too useless to keep... you can buy this one at the Goodwill Store next week.
ok first off these cheap things dont even noise cancel, i took them on a 8 hour flight and i could hear everthing! the sound quality isn't very good and i don't care for it at all what so ever! i prefer the Bose Acoustic 2 headphones.
My friend just got one of these and I have to be honest, "the sound is just so crisp, so live, soooo there!" I love music! and well this just made me realize a new way to invest in music....musicians all over the world should just start making discs in vinyl..that way no one will steal their music...at least not as crisp as the way this sounds.....get one if you have the money....if you have enough send me one home! haha cheers!
I have had the NextGen Remote Extender Plus for about a year now. It has almost always worked perfectly. I have used it with my Panasonic TV, Scientific Atlanta Cable box and Denon AVR-3310ci receiver remotes.I put it inside a media cabinet and operate from about 17' away. You would never guess this little device could work so well but it did- until I got a Harmony 300 remote.This is more of an FYI for people with this remote. Though the Next Generation web site (as of 02/01/2011 at www.nextgen.us) states "Does the RF transmitter kit work with Universal remotes? Yes, it does. It works with the Harmony Universal remotes up until the 880 series because it comes with its own rechargeable battery pack. It will work with cable or satellite remotes that can be Universal remotes." The 300 has presented problems. I called NextGen and asked about this and they are aware of the issue. I was told this is something they expect to have fixed on new units in about two months or so. They verbally told me they would swap out my old unit for a new working one once they got it fixed.So ultimately, the promise of good customer service from NextGen, which was terrific. If they do fix the problem and swap out my unit, they get an A+ from me, but for now they are still working on it so time will tell.If you are thinking about using this with a Harmony 300 Universal Remote, you'd probably do better to wait, or buy something else.Otherwise, I strongly recommend the product. It really works great: the range is amazing, it controls everything with no issues aside from the above issue I had with the Harmony remote. Good value for what it does, takes up almost no room in the media cabinet and allowed me to hide all my wires/devices inside the cabinet which is great.
HDMI cables at retail stores are expensive, but to find one on amazon for less than $2 is an incredible deal and it worked perfectly when I connected my PS3 to my HDTV.
I own the non-Ambilight version of this TV and I feel it necessary to correct what was said in a review below, which is seriously in error. The reviewer said it is impossible to keep the screen from resizing/zooming when different formats came on the screen. This is wrong. In the format menu, you simply turn off "automatic" mode and set 16:9. When an HD broadcast comes on it will be in 16:9 mode. A 4:3 mode will have bars at the side. There will be no zooming or stretching. I usually don't comment on other reviews, but this "flaw" would have kept me from purchasing this set. It's not a flaw, just a misunderstanding of the menu settings.
With no trouble at all, this expansion dock was up and running. On my system, it currently maintains a network connection, parallel printer, usb camera doc & photo printer, external keyboard, mouse, and amplified speakers, to the docked laptop. A single usb 2.0 connects the dock to the laptop. The dock is height adjustable and cradles the laptop very comfortably. It looks great, functions great, and if it withstands the test of time I will give it a five out of five stars.
This battery is advertised as an EN-EL3E replacement, but it won't work in my D300. It appears to charge OK in the D300 charger, and I can measure proper voltage across the terminals, but the D300 just shows the low battery symbol when it's inserted. A Google search for "D300 generic battery" turns up similar stories. I'm returning it for a Nikon brand.This battery is probably fine in the other cameras specifically listed in the description.
This camera is small and compact and travels nicely. But it has no image stabalizer. I did not not realize how important this was until I saw how badly a lot of my pictures turned out. I will return this camera and get the SD800.
During the time I had it, I was pretty excited about having a Terabyte of data sitting next to my Imac. I moved all of my photos, Imovie & Itunes & Apple TV files over here to keep the Imac running smooth. About two weeks before the crash, it started having a hard time connecting to the Imac, I got nervous about it, went out and bought a Time Capsule (which took about 7 days to back everything up) then about another 2 weeks after that, I sat down to start doing some backups to dvds (I kept reading that I should have some solid state copies of at files) And I never got started - the drive would not connect - I spent a few days trying to get at it - and gave up. Now I'm shopping for external drives again. I emailed support through the IOmega site, did not get a response.
This is one of the greatest things ever in my opinion for both professional, and amateur photographer. Af least, it was for year 2006.And I am very happy to tell everyone that many of my current works for magazine are actually using this wonderful camera.There are several distinct advantage using this camera in the professional environment.1. They are affordable full size sensor camera. Output quality will meets most of requirement given by the client.2. Battery is interchangeable with 20/30D, so it is ideal candidate for 2 camera configuration with 20D/30D.3. As far as Portrait photography are concern, it is currently one of the best in image quality and compared to the 1DS's older design sensor, when situation is ideal, it sometimes create superior result.4. Very low ISO noise, it is really useful for anyone who frequently shoot for low available light situation. ISO800 was useable even for the magazine purpose.5. Relatively lower shutter noise compared to the 20/30D that are helpful for some of noise sensitive shoot.6. Availability of third party add on are actually important to me when I looked for camera. 5D is very good with availability and compatibility or such 3rd party equipment. And I am very happy to use many of 3rd party products with 5D.1DS, due to the its form, has major difficulty with some of affordable 3rd party tool, most notably bellows system.7. Weight is considerably less compared to the 1DS series and it is still full sensor size camera.8. DOF of full size sensor camera thus great Bokeh can be archived if used with great lens.9. Ability to shoot AdobeRGB color space RAW format10. Fairly easy to find additional equipment at the local camera store, when you are on the road (I thinkthat is very important)There are some disadvantage for this camera1. It is 12.8M pixel despite the fact it is full sensor (or Leica format) size and it is 4M pixel smaller than 1DS MKII. And there are few occasion, it will not be enough for the given assignment(You really need to consider type of work you do)2. It does have lower burst rate compared to 1D MKII or 20/30D that is not exactly ideal for the performance art, sports events, or outdoor bird photography.Due to that fact, I normally bring my 20D with me, so if I need decent burst rate, I will rely upon my 20D instead.3.It is not weather sealed, thus, you really cannot take it out when weather is not exactly ideal without shortening camera's life. So, it is not ideal camera for field photographer who shoot at challenging environment.4. It is still expensive for the amateur and, it is still expensive for the professional photographer with rather low fee structure.5. 9 point sensor is more than enough for the most of people. It is however, not for the some of professional who requires quick focus and shoot. It is bit frustrating to work with its AF, if you are used to with 45 point sensor of 1D/1DS series.
This little device lets me be in the picture or shoot from a different angle. Glad I got it and the company delivery it on time.Thanks.
I've had this Kodak v803 for about 4-5 months now and just love it. It's probably my fourth digital camera. I bought it on a spur of the moment at Walmart because my previous digital camera (a minolta) broke and I needed to take pictures at my kids event. I didn't do any research before buying this one like I did on previous cameras and yet I really love this little camera. It's small enough to carry in my purse without feeling like I have a brick in my purse. It's easy to change picture size from 1.2 mp up to 8 mp (7 choices). In fact, all menu choices are easy to select and the whole camera is nicely laid out. Nice sized lcd screen on back, and lens neatly folds up and covers lens when power is turned off. Transferring pictures is just as easy, hardest thing was finding out where they hid the slot to plug the cord into. Only thing I had trouble with is that you have to push and hold the power button till it turns on, not just push and its on. I guess it saves batteries by not turning on easily but it took some getting use to. And I love the picture quality. I use to sell on eBay fulltime so I've had lots of experience with digital cameras, and this one is by far my favorite that I've owned.
The first one I purchased worked like a charm, even though the custom B+W lens cap would fall off while stored inside my camera bag (FYI a normal lens cap will not fit over this filter) thus the filter apparantly received a few scratches from scraping other equipment inside my bag. Now, after shelling out an extra hundred bucks to replace the first one (which was almost brand new) its identical replacement has a colder blue cast in the glass... They don't even match!!!So, besides the useless lenscap which never stays on, I seriously question the scratch resistance of the glass and B+W's quality control, hence the two different colored filters I have sitting right in front of me. I know B+W is supposed to have a great reputation, but my own opinion has been swayed. I just hope I don't have any problems with the return of this item.
Not a whole lot to say when it comes to memory cards, either they work or they don't :-) These work, and they work very well. I didn't expect that they would be the speedy class 2 (there are speedier cards, but you need a corresponding device capable of those speeds to make use of them), but was pleasantly surprised. In my Panasonic FZ7 camera, these capture and record pictures at the same speed as my 1GB SanDisk Ultra II SD card.
This is a very good camera with an easy-to-use interface. It has very good quality and helpful features. It does guzzle batteries, but you can solve that easily by purchasing a AA recharger. The only bad thing is the lack of carrying case, but those are a dime a dozen.
as of yet i haven't rec'd the product altho it was shipped 9/6 from nv. to az....... this is the 3rd amazon order & each time fedex has delayed what s/b a simple delivery..... i'll write again after i've received & used the product.........
Like the title says, best bargin around. They go long and straight, with a strong cover. AAAAA+++++Joe D.
I would have definately given these a 5/5 if not for the low quality I have experienced with them.First, the sound. The sound is amazing out of these. I don't know how often the sub makes stuff fall of the walls, and the satellites are crisp and detailed.But, there are a few things I've noticed as negative factors of these speakers. First, many models have a hissing sound coming out of every speaker, supposably due to the gain of the amps being set too high. They said they fixed it, so I'll see when the replacements arive.Second, the amp's medal enclosure is made out of cheap, thin metal, so every set will rattle, quite loudly. Thats the reason I had it replaced the first time, and the new set had the same issue.Finally, for some reason, the sub blew on it. Thats not saying too much for the engineering department. If they build an amp with a peak of 400W, the speaker should be able to handle well over that. But I guess it didn't.I would give it 5/5 for sound, and 1/5 for quality, so I balenced them and gave it a 3.They are still good speakers, just not well designed and made.
I haven't been able to get it to work. The sensor doesn't sense night and day unless it's in a very sunny spot. Most power outlets are on the wall about a foot up from the floor, so they don't get much light. It may work for you if you have a spot where there is bright sun on the power outlet that it's connected to.
Bought this tv mainly because of it's style. Grew tired of all the Black tv's and the fact my living room color scheme is Carribean Flavored. I did however do all my homework and stuck with Samsung due to my last tv being of the DLP flavor (which was wiped out by Hurricane Katrina). At first I really wasn't blown away and thought my previous tv looked a lot better when watching DVD's. However, since then I've hooked up my Playstation 3 and watched my first Blu-Ray Movies and WHOA! Need I say more......
This little beauty came into my life around Christmas, and she and I have been inseparable since then. I ordered it directly from the Apple Store Online, and I had it maxed out on RAM, and had the optional 60G hard drive installed. I love the processor speed, immense capability, and versatility. The screen size makes it a suitable replacement for a desktop computer.I do everything on this computer: word-processing, spreadsheets, music transcription, photo editing, Internet communications, audio editing, and managing my music collection. I have Office X, Sibelius, and iLife 2004. I run iTunes in the background, write a report integrating Excel and Word, plus can have all my pictures handy on iPhoto. I can have five or six applications running at the same time (not including iChat and MSN Messenger, which are ALWAYS running), and the processor doesn't even hiccup. I use an iPod 40G as an external hard drive (not to mention all dem kewl tunes!), and have a Canon PowerShot A80 digital camera, and an iMic audio converter. Add to that an AirPort driven wireless network and a laser printer, and you have an ultra-powerful home office for any kind of occupation, from music composition, culinary research, to communications-based businesses.Although larger and heavier than the 12&quot; iBook, I believe the 14&quot; screen is definitely worth the extra weight and price. If you get it, the wireless card (AirPort Extreme) is a must. The optional built-in Bluetooth module is nice, especially if you have a compatible PDA or cell phone.I didn't realize I would love owning a laptop. Until I met this one.
I went through 2 different mice before I realized this item just isn't worth it! I initially thought that I was the problem of the first mouse only working for 4 months. But when I purchased the 2nd one, it only lasted 6.5 months.
Sound quality is excellent for they price you pay. Main unit was deeper than anticipated though --review the dimensions -- (rendering placement on certain shelves impossible). The CD trays are thin and flimsy so it may not last many years. The remote control comes in very handy. USB audio capability a plus.
The arm is made very well. It is manufactured in Italy, likely by Manfrotto. It has the same sturdy double ball joint mechanism that is used in many Manfrotto items. The difference between this arm and the one Manfrotto sells is in the way the reflector is held. The "jaws" on the Westcott open easier and grip better on the reflector. As noted in prior reviews, it is best mounted on a light stand with a sand bag. You could mount to your tripod head if you purchase a female threaded stud. Or you could mount it to the leg of tripod or sign/pipe with clamp/stud combo. It is must have for shooting outside and helps control shadows in studio.
The picture quality and input flexibility are great. While some have complained about noise, I am only 85' above sea level and the set is very quiet. After a week the set failed and the power light would blink 7 times. Pioneer support got right on it and showed a genuine interest in fixing my problem. I have never experienced better customer support.
If you are looking for a portable back-up drive with substantial storage capacity, this is a good option to consider. It is quite expensive, but still, this is a nice gadget, a 5-star device. It is the size of an iPod and does not require an external power supply - very convenient. I'm not quite sure why they call it a hybrid, but maybe because it works not only on USB2 but also on the old USB1 (obviously, much more slowly). I backed up my photos (thousands) from my home computer, documents at work including large email archive files, plus loaded music files to play in the office, and everything worked out just fine. Having gone through a hard drive crash once, I should now be in a good shape to recover if/when it happens again! (if only I remember to back up again every now and then, not only this one time...) Acomdata is a new company for me, I had not even heard their name before. A friend has this device and showed it to me when he visited. I was impressed, this is a perfect solution for my storage needs too. You could use your iPod for the same purpose, but it would seriously eat into the limited space for the music files - my pod is full of music, I'm waiting for the 100 GB++ version and for sure not putting my documents there to replace music.
I am tired of getting "ITEM NOT AVAILABLE". from Amazon.It is a waste of my time.
I actually bought this for use in my rental car when I went to Missouri. It pinpoints hotels, places to eat, points of interest in a flash. It is easy to use and I like that the volume works well, even when I have the radio on. I have used this on a few trips now and rarely does it lose a satellite signal. The only bad thing about it is it tends not to give you the most direct route. I went maybe 5 miles around to get from one place to another, when I could have gone straight up the road to get to the same place. Too bad it took 3 days for me to realize that...I was only staying for 5.
IT WORKS AS ADVERTISED SO NATURALLY I GIVE IT 5 STARS! YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE EITHER. I LOOKED AT THE SAME TYPE OF CABLE AT WAL-MART AND RADIO SHACK AND THEY WERE A LOT MORE EXPENSIVE.
I bought this TV two months ago. The TV is great. Amazon is a dead end in terms of customer service.I ordered the TV, which was shipped by Eagle freight from Sharp's HQ in NJ. It arrived, and I made the mistake of picking it up on the weekend from thier SoCal shipping center (so I wouldn't have to take time off waiting for a delivery truck). Well, I got the TV home, put together and the monitor was damaged in shipping (yes, everyone's fear).I called Amazon and they told me that a new one would be shipped and that I just had to return the old one in its packaging when Eagle delivered the new one. Eight or nine days later, four hours after the delivery window, it arrived. Eagle unpacked it, it worked, they took the damaged TV, and they were gone.Then I recieved an email from Amazon stating that if I didn't return the original TV, they were going to charge me. So I logged on to their site and wrote them an email telling them exactly what happened. I got an email saying that they would look for it and there should not be a problem. Well, two months later, they have not found it, so they charged my credit card an additional $2100 for a TV that thier delivery people picked up exactly as I was told by Amazon would happen. Now I have to fight them for the $2100 they billed me.Amazon sends these notices announcing they are charging you $2100, but you cant respond to thier emails. You have to log on, fill out an email form, put in your order number, and reexplain what happenned. It feels like you are communicating with a black hole, especially when they do not allow you to respond directly to their emails, but have to start the whole process over anew. It reminds me of calling a credit card call center where no one really cares or pays attention to what you are saying.My advice: Think Globally, Buy (& return) Locally.
Decided to buy 2600N printer and am happy with the outcome. No issues, good communication and delivery was on time. New in the box just as it was stated. Good service.
I purchased this radio primarily for shortwave use about a week ago from Radioshack for $50, and it is my first. Other reviews are consistent with its performance in the AM/FM bands - strong and impressive. The shortwave reception is also good, but there are limitations which may or may not reflect the radio itself. It is important to read the introduction on shortwave featured in the instruction booklet, so you know where to start. Here are some other lessons learned.I just returned from a business trip outside of Boston, where I was unable to tune any shortwave signals from my hotel room on a second floor near a window. I was listening at night and tried all 7 bands. At home, I was only able to tune two stations on SW1, also during a night time period. This was disappointing. However, last night I hit paydirt. I took the radio to a bedroom, on the second floor of our house, and found many stations on several bands. In addition to a number of US stations, I heard stations in Western Europe, Cuba, what I think was a Korean station, and also what sounded like Russian or some Eastern European language. Since our neighborhood consists of closely spaced houses, I guess I should not have been surprised by the poor first-floor performance. Not sure what the problem near Boston was.I like having the volume dial on one side of the radio, and the tuning dial on the other. That way, as you scan different frequencies, you can adjust the volume as the background noise increases or fades.One thing I noticed was the digital display displays 0.5 incremental changes in the frequency, but I think it tunes more finely than this. I might hit a .5 mark, tune ever so slightly, and hear something different even though the digital readout does not change. Since it is an analog tuner, I suppose this makes sense.Unfortunately, I had already grown impatient with the radio before the first positive experience described above. In haste, I decided to get a different radio instead, and just ordered a Kaito KA1103. For those considering several models, I will digress and share the results of a search for a portable SW radio with good sensitivity until $150 (street prices).Reviews for radios can be found at eham.net under "reviews" and "receivers general" There are select reviews on other sites such as radiointel.com. The top contenders in the $80-$150 category (street prices) are the Sony 7600, Sangean ATS909, Grundig YB400, and Kaito KA1103. The Grundig S350 is also popular, but I saw one at Radioshack and it is quite large. I read every review I could find, and narrowed the choices to the Kaito and Sony based on performance considerations. Then I phoned Universal-radio.com and after talking with a sales person, settled on the Kaito at $90 (they sell both finalist models). The Sony may have a slight edge holding a signal, and is reportedly built like a tank, but the Kaito is significantly cheaper (...). In addition, the Kaito comes with a charger, rechargeable batteries, and an external antenna. The Sony features none of these. Univeral radio told me the charge Sony does offer for extra money is junk, and they sold there own custom built units.Another radio that made the shortlist is the Kaito KA1101. Several reviewers commented they really liked that model.(...)I also learned recently there is a book called Passport to World Band Radio and is considered indispensible for learning what SW stations are out there and where and when to find them broadcasting. They also have lots of radio reviews. (...).Here are some links you might want to check out:Reviewshttp://www.eham.net/reviews/products/8http://www.radiointel.com/reviews.htm(...)If you are strapped for cash, also consider the Grundig FR200 and FR300(...). Both offer AM/FM. The FR200 offers SW1 and SW2 and the FR300 offers Weather bands. The tuners are analog and function well. These are considered 'emergency radios' and as such offer other things. In addition to radio functions, they can be charged using an attached hand crank (or run on AA batteries). The hand crank can charge cells phones (multiple adaptors included). The FR200 has a white LED flash light, red LED flasher, a siren, and also a weather alert. The latter is interesting. You can have the radio silent, but set on the 'alert' setting. If a weather alert is sent by National Weather Service, the radio will beep. Kind of cool. However, we found they issue these alerts 1-2 times a week, in response to what many people would not consider a real emergency (are wind gusts up to 25 mph an emergency?) So, I turn off the alert function unless I know there is the possibility of serious weather conditions.
It's a nice little device that works great for scanning but forget about printing many pages, since the ink cartridge will not last past 50 pages.I am now refilling my ink cartridge for color prints and getting a black and white non-HP laser printer that will actually last more than 50 pages.
Hmmm ... this is a difficult one. I believe the cable and software accomplish completely what they are designed and advertised to accomplish. But I think many buyers such as me (and others according to the reviews I've read) ... I think we may have misunderstood.
Very disappointed after printing a few pages okay then all I get is colored paper. Red and yellow are bleeding on the page wherever characters appear. Inserting new cartridges didn't solve the problem.
I rencently bought the Rio 32MB Digital Audio Player and I was quite pleased with it. The software it comes with is easy to install and use. And with the USB connection cable, putting songs from your computer to mp3 player take only a few seconds. The one problem with this device is the very low battery life. But over all, it is a great product.
The card installs quickly right out of the box and Windows 2000recognized it without loading any other drivers.Unfortunately, the TI chipset used in these cards seems to havesome issues identifying the iPod player. The exact error messageis that the device failed to start and I get a Code 10 error.So, even though this may be a great card, I'm sending mine back
if you have a regular, straight keyboard, this one is not for you. it does not fit.
Enough bass to make it sound fine! Just a little uncomfortable to wear but you will get used to it! Great sound for a few bucks!
These are the best battery chargers on the market hands down, google them all you find all kinds of reviews from professionals that just love them. I use this one for my honda 954rr and it works great my battery seemed like it was possibly going bad and after i left this on it under recondition mode it brought it right back to life. If you looking for an excellent charger look no further. There website is also excellent if you need help its all on there. They also have a test you can take on these chargers on there website that will help you a ton when you actually go to use it.
I have to agree with other reviewers. However to show a couple GOOD points- it's compact, and has a nice quiet zoom. However it's price range is really not worth it.
Product was shipped promptly. Products were genuine HP and were good quality and good price.
This is an excellent printer and I've owned quite a few. First full-tilt multifunction with FAX, however. Very easy to set up and not a lot of reading to master most functions. Pretty intuitive and provided booklet and setup instructions are clear and quick to comprehend. Tested by copying photos at a local store and they came out fine. Not as sharp as the original, of course, but fine, nonetheless. First photos came out a little light, but I've heard that from other reviews, too. They are sharp and color rendition is first-class. I've also got a good HP photo printer and it'll take up the slack where this leaves off. It copies and faxes like a champ and setup, with the book open in front of me, was done in a couple minutes. Well worth the cost.
I have been cycling through different kinds of headphones for working out, especially running, not finding something I really liked. iPod earbuds, Shure earbuds, Sennheiser PX200s closed headphones, and a few others not worth mentioning. I tend to have very small ear canals so, even using the smallest inserts, buds never work and slide out. Same with the iPod's included ear buds, they always fall out. Regular headphones tend to slide around as I work out and can be difficult to keep in place.The PMX70s were exactly what I was looking for. They stay in place without any fuss and are water resistant. I haven't had the complaints of some others about them being uncomfortable, in fact I forget they are there.Perfect sound quality isn't really what I am looking for workout earphones and I do find them to be a bit tinny, but otherwise quite good. Bass is adequate and they have more than enough volume using an iPod Nano at 3/4 volume while running outside in the wind. They aren't anywhere close on sound quality as compared to my Shures but they are just a fraction of the price. They do sound better than iPod earbuds obviously.Another advantage is that since they don't seal the ear canal you don't hear the little things like the swinging of the cable or your own body's sounds. A definite advantage over in the ear buds while running.The cable is a little long for my tastes, I wouldn't mind it being about 6" shorter, but it's about average on length. I do very much like how the cable only comes off one side of the headphones, another big plus for workout headphones.Highly recommended, especially for the price.
This is my first experience with a router of any sort. It worked great right out of the box. Easy to set up and understand.
I have had my CPM-E3 8 AA cell battery tray for about 2 years or more now and tonight just noticed one battery retention tab was broken and upon further inspection, two more are ready to break as well. This does not affect the performance of the pack with inserted into the case, but causes an inconvenience as batteries simply fall out if you turn the tray over. I always used the hole on the bottom to push a battery out with my finger--so it must be poor quality plasic--or not enough plastic on these inner tabs. The four on the outside appear to be a bit thicker. I suspect an injection mold issue and Canon should correct this. On the other hand, once inserted in the case, I have no problems. I am not sure I would buy another as I don't shoot enough flash to warrant another tray, and this one still works fine with broken tabs. If the plastic was more robust, I'd give this part 5 stars.
Using the G5 as a backup gives good quality images and allows for raw image capture. I really like it because it is a point and shoot with all the features of a professional SLR. Great camera even better price great deal for me.
I run about 7 groups a week and needed a way to record them. my boss was used to using a lapel mic with a long cord attached to the pc to record directly. Cumbersome, and tricky when trying to run a power point at the same time. I showed him this little beauty and he is hooked. he wants to buy more for the office.This recorder allows me to record a wave file with time and date stamp, so i always know which lecture this was that I recorded. I simply upload, and i can convert to mp3 for my podcast. this little recorder is the bomb. it is smaller than the battery pack on my boss's wireless mic.I havent used any of the timed recording or playing features. I bet i could scare the heck out of my wife or coworkers. or find out what they say about me at the water cooler ;)Just dont forget to load the software on every machine that you plan on uusing.
I really wanted to like this package. It seamed to be very well thought out and included everything I wanted with my new portable DVD playerSony DVP-FX820 8-Inch Portable DVD Player, Black.PRO: good finish on the case, disk wallet included, 1-to-2 audio splitter built into case, 2 headphones includedCON: SMALL, no shoulder strap, can't mount behind a car seat (only between)Unfortunately, the CONs outweighed the PROs for me. The case was too small to fit the DVD player and power cable with all the accessories. Also, when full, it weighed enough that I wish it had a shoulder strap. If the case were a bit bigger (1 inch more depth) and had a shoulder strap then I think that it would be 4/5 or 5/5 stars. As it is, I had to return it.It not being able to mount to the back of a set was something that wasn't critical to me, but it may be important for you. Also the headphones are low quality but I didn't expect much from them.
The battery works great, but the tools included to pry open the iPod were utterly useless. The instructions were also sub-par. I ended up improvising my own tools and looking up instructions online.
This is my third ipod up to date and by far my favorite one. My first one was an ipod mini 4G, and ipod 4th generation (i believe?) 40 GB, both of which are too chunky. FInally, because the other two was malfunctioning, I bought this one, and it is so awesome! Lightweight, color screen, able to store pictures, notes, etc. I love it! THe battery life on this ipod is also great. I dont listen to my ipod that often (only on my commutes from school), so I only need to charge it once to last me for a week more or less. =) I love apple products and I totally recommend this one!!
sd card works awesome. gave me a lot more room for pictures and what not.best money i spent. thank you very much
The price is great if you need a cable for a lower quality T.V. or some kind of audio equipment. If you bought a high quality Blu-ray player and T.V. than don't rip yourself off with this cable. Your contrast ratio will be noticeably different. I know this because I tested this cable with a top performance cable.
Received the cables on time with 2 day shipping. Had one finger bend on me when I plugged it in, but not sure if it was already bent when I started. When I fixed it the finger broke about halfway down, but still works. Also, other fingers moved when I bent the first one back, so took a little time to get them all straight again. Haven't had a problem since then however.
I have had my Tivo for about a year and I have had problems with the screen freezing and skipping. I loved it and think the concept is great but only if it would be dependable. If you go to the tivo community website which has a link from tivo.com, you will see that there are hundreds of people with the same problem. I have done the same things that people have suggested; unplug the unit for 2 minutes; replace the disk; I'm now at the point that the new disk worked great for a few months but just got stuck staying at the screen that says &quot;Tivo starting up&quot; which makes it unusable.
Well worth the money. While it doesn't do an actual bandwidth test, checking the continuity with this device will tell you if your cable is good or bad 99.9% of the time. You can check short cables or longer installed runs with the included remote display unit.
Within two months one of the three units would not charge and was inoperable requiring battery replacement. Can not locate replacement so will go with four triple A lithium batteries.
I just bought this thing a couple of days ago and all I can say is: Wow! When I bough this thing I had only 2 things on my mind no Rio Products! and MP3 compatible. The reason I bought this player is because my Rio 600 busted after only a year of operation (another reiview). I was torn betwenn an MP3 compatible CD player or an actual MP3 device. Based on cost, the CD is clearly the better option. A cd can hold at least 700MB, to get that kind of memory in a actual MP3 player prepare to drop at least [$$$]. Here is the coolest part, the player reads the song, stores it to memory and stops the motion of the CD! About 5 seconds before the end of the trak it starts loading the next song into memory! That's how it gets 24 hours of battery life.As far as sound quality goes, its excellent. This thing actually sounds better than my Rio 600. The only problem I have with it is that the Bass Boost function doesn't work too well on the upper level (2 of 2). Other than that minor probelm, excellent.
This sound card is the best out of all 4 of my computers. Its features include: -Microphone in -A line in for audio - Aline out for audio - drivers for all windows versions - 32 bit What I like best about it the most is that its a plug and play card. Take off the cover, pop it in, load the drivers, and poof your done. I highly recommend it. I actually like it so much that i am going to upgrade my other computers with it.
Wow, was I pleasantly surprised by the image quality of this camera. My purchase was decided by the best available optical zoom (12x) because of nature and sports photography. The quality produced by this unit was a bonus.Easy and fun to use, this camera belongs with anyone who likes to take long shots. The stabilizing system works very well and the low light performance is very good.I highly recommend this one and amazon. com has the best deal by far. Oh, immediately order a 256k sd card. The included 8k card is best left at home.
Great product this is the second one that I bought it's prety good for an small/home office. The transaction thru Amazon.com was very easy and went super smooth, Thumbs up
Before purchasing my eTrex Vista, I had never owned or used a GPS Unit but I had read a considerable number of articles on GPS and before I finally made the decision to buy, I spent several weeks reading whatever I could find with respect to user reviews, editorial reviews and so on! Simply put, the eTrex Vista is a super handheld GPS Unit. It is easy to learn &amp; use and it has the best features of any comparable unit. It's very small &amp; weighs only 8 or 9 ounces with batteries but don't let the size fool you, it's a powerful unit and performs beautifully in open country, desert areas and on the water. It does have it's problems in heavy cover, as do all other hand held units. In the open country, desert or on water, this little beauty locks on to five or six satellites every time. From what I now know, the only other unit I would recommend is the eTrex Legend and that's only if you feel you have no need for an electronic compass or an altimeter. Personally, I love having the electronic compass available and I have found that I enjoy using the altimeter as well. You already know all the features this unit has or you would not be trying to make a decision on buying it but I'll touch on a few of them. The built in 24 mb of memory is great. It's just enough to download detailed mapping software for one state or for two or three large cities and their metro areas. I find the electronic compass very useful when trying to return to a Waypoint, especially when hiking or wandering around in open country or a desert area. Following a route backwards is no fun and can be boring as well. Note, the electronic compass can be turned off when not in use, to conserve battery life. I rarely have it on, except when returning to or trying to find a Waypoint. "Battery Life" that's an issue that no one seems to cover honestly but I will! If you turn on the unit at the start of a field trip, hike, whatever and leave it on, which maybe necessary if you start out trying to locate a previously marked Waypoint, etc. and you leave the electronic compass on, as well, you will get a max of between 10 &amp; 12 hours of battery life. That's a Fact! If anyone tells you different, it's BS! I now know several others people with Vistas and that fact is consistent with everyone of them. If you turn the compass off until you need it, if you need it at all, on a particular outing, you can extend the battery life to about 14 or 15 hours. If you don't start out trying to find a Waypoint and you only turn the unit on to mark your starting Waypoint and possibly a few other Waypoints along the way and then turn it on for your return only, you can count on between 15 &amp; 18 hours of battery life. But either way, let's get real people, batteries are cheap, even quality alkaline batteries. Hell, if you buy them at one of the super stores, you can get them in packs of 24 or even 48 for about .45 cents each. That's darn cheap and they certainly are not so heavy that you can't carry a half dozen extras on your person. Two final observations. One, as mentioned, this unit works great in open country and on the water, etc. but it's not the right choice for use in a vehicle. Certainly it can be used in that capacity but if that's primarily what you will be using it for, I suggest you look for a unit that is designed for that purpose. Two, I'd be willing to bet that whoever design the Vista is left handed because the so called "Click-Stick" is on the left side of the unit which makes it almost impossible to use one handed, with your right hand. The reason being that the thumb on your right hand covers the screen when using the "Click-Stick" and you must be able to monitor the screen when using the "Click-Stick". Fortunately for me, I was able to teach myself to use it one handed, with my left hand. It was awkward at first but to my surprise, it didn't take very long to get comfortable with it. Since most of the population, by far, is right handed, I'd say that Garmin definitely screwed up, placing the "Click-Stick" on the left side of the unit! All in all, I love the eTrex Vista. It's a little pricey but then again, how much is your safety &amp; peace of mind worth to you? If the &quot;Click-Stick&quot; was on the right side, instead of the left side, I would have give this unit a strong five star rating!!!
Looks just as pictured, acts just as advertised, pleased with it, may give it to son and family as Yule gift if I can bear to part with it.
ok, first of all it could be a good product, but it has too many flaws. i have have my player for about 1 year, like other people stated, it freezes, then you have to wait until the battery goes dead then recharge it, it reboots on it's own, etc, but the final straw is my player screen started to go out, first weird lines came across the screen, then after 2 days the screen disappeared completely, good thing i know how to work it because im going to use this thing to it wont play no more, i paid 200 bucks when it first came out. just be weary of this player. i wish i read reviews back then.
I would not purchase the Onkyo model DXC390 disc changer. I received mine last night and hooked it right up and it wont read not one cd. A complete waste of time, energy and money. I have had Onkyo products since 1980 and never have had a problem. Well, they wont get a second chance with me. I cant even give it one star because it doesnt work period.
We were looking for a small, inexpensive stereo we could put in our sunroom that had enough power to be heard on the deck. We were impressed with the styling, ease of use, and quality. We were surprised that such a little unit had the power we were looking for. The remote has a lot of features and is easy to use. We are very pleased with our purchase.
I've bought this item to use in a Olympus SP320 cam as I was spending a lot of moneyin dischargeable type batteries.The Lenmar CRV3 did the job! Very good battery for a perfect price!The kit included the charger.
To earn the last star, it would help if it had a &#34;water level indicator&#34; in the handle or somewhere besides trying to line it up with the &#34;stamp&#34; in the side. Even a clear &#34;tube&#34; would help!!!
My daughter loved this camera. The only bad thing is there is no delete button. It seems to hold 26 pictures at a time. Great little toy for fun.
Bought this so I would have two batteries for my Nikon D90 (only one comes with the camera, and you need a spare). The battery lasts a long time. I shot hundreds of photos on it (mostly without flash, but some with), and spent maybe a couple hours reviewing photos on the screen (which is usually a big battery drainer). I have only drained and re-used it twice, so we'll see in a few months or years how its long-term lifespan holds up. High quality; I would not purchase a generic battery for such an expensive camera. It is worth it to get the brand you can trust.
Perhaps I did not read the description deeply enough, but this did not fit our new ipod nanos.
User's friendly, nice sound, small size, comes with wrist band and MP3 player cover. Highly recommended for gifts to your kids or a first time user. Battery lasts for 12 hrs approximately. Affordable price.
These speakers are noticeably inferior to my twenty dollar Sennheiser HD202 headphones in sound quality. Music sounds a tad tinny and muddy. Worst of all, the bass is overwhelming and the knob on the subwoofer seems to be useless. These speakers are so mediocre that I've ceased using them in favor of my headphones. I'm a bit puzzled by all the other positive reviews--perhaps they're authored by shills from Logitech? I'd recommend spending a bit more money on a quality speaker system.
I bought this lens for my Sony XR500 HD Camcorder. Although it seems sturdy enough, the lens seems to degrade the quality of the vid slightly. But of course, I'm not spending $150 to $200 for a higher quality one, so for the money, it's ok.
I bought this camera because I have an older Pentax 35mm SLR that I love.So far this camera has lived up to my expectations. I can swap lenses between my 35mm and this camera and it works a lot like my 35mm. There are a lot of features that I still have to learn, but my first impression is that I will love this camera as much as the 35mm I have had for almost 8 years plus I will have the advantages of no film to buy or be developed. I am already hooked on this digital camera and hopefully I can take a photography class at some point so I can use it more effectively.
I got this card for two reasons:1) HDMI port2) Higher WoW framerateI now run my computer with a 19" monitor (VGA) and my tv (HDMI) as dual monitors. I play WoW (windowed fullscreen) at 30+fps on medium graphics (with view distance turned up) and my other monitor running facebook, messengers, and whatever else strikes my fancy. I haven't tried any higher-end games on it, but WoW plays nicely. It won't do the ultra settings, but it makes the game look good enough.
this power conditioner works good. i haven't had any problem with any APC products. for the $150 i paid at the time this is a great deal.
I was overly satisfied with this product, as in, after searching all other accesories for my Sansa Mp3 player, never have I seen one that I would give a 10 out of 10. Plus they follow up with an e-mail, only, an actual person takes and handles any concers you have verses other companies that just send out an automated response. The actual product itself is outstanding. Not only is it compact enough to fit in tight places, and adjustable to any Mp3 player out there, it also has a place to store the Ipod cord in the back in case you don't have one but want to keep the cable in case a friend who has an Ipod rides with you and wants to hook it up in your car. Very smart move by Accessory Genie. It is also extremely low-priced for all the things its capable of, not any of the other Mp3 car hook-ups had a USB charger, or cables that came with it for easier connection, nor an adjustable fitting for the player. All in all, a absolute 11 out of 10!
I have had no problems with this product. I have it set up with an HD DVD, a Blu-ray DVD, and my satellite box as inputs and set up my Harmony remote to operate the switch. It has worked as advertized and there has been no issues. I am very satisfied with this product.
I bought this backpack for my husband and he really likes it. He wanted an easy way to travel with a laptop other than a briefcase type bag. It's also great on days when he takes his motorcycle to work. It has lots of pockets and organization features. I'd recommend this executive backpack for anyone who wants a briefcase alternative.
This is a perfectly good carrying case, but don't make the mistake--as I did--of buying it for the Sony Cybershot DSCH50. That camera is too big for this case.
Bought almost on a whim 3 years ago. Takes excelent pictures. Decorated my whole apartment with them. A little photoshop made my pictures up to 20x30 and only a little grainy. not bad for 35 mm.I take rolls and rolls of pictures.
i got my radio as soon as it came out installed it myself owned this radio now for 7 years i have the sat link and ipod link which still out does most new units on functions and power has 3 sets of rca outputs overall this has been the best car radio i have ever owned if you can find one you wont go wrong with puchasing it!
This is an amazing lens. I did notice that when its fully zoomed out the corners tend to get a little dark. But have taken amazing pictures with this lens. I have this on my Canon Rebel XTI. The image stabilizer has worked awesome for me and the zoom range is perfect. Very easy to use. WARNING though it is heavy at first. It takes some getting use to for the weight of this but i still really like it. Careful though because it requires a 67mm filter and they can run expensive so make sure you shop around for them. I recommend this lens for people that do not like the standard crappy lens and wants some more zoom. I was able to get mine for $400 because it was an out of box lens but it has worked great for me.
DO NOT BUY if you dont have an amp AND a reciever. first of all, the speakers are puny. Next you need an amp to get 100WATTS as advertised. Wait theres much more, You need a reciever too. And last but not least, this item is refurbished! - which was NOT advertised as you can see.
I have been a fan of Memorex blank media for the past 4 years and when they first came out with memory cards I stuck with Memorex. The price was right, as they usually are, but it was a little slow. I recently decided to give Memorex memory cards another try because again you can't beat the price. Anyway I was pleasently surprised to find out their 64MB card was just as fast as any other brand and I am going to step up to the 128MB.
After spending three hours trying to install the proper drivers from the Palm website (both with and without tech support) and configure my Thinkpad laptop that runs on Windows ME, I've decided that, contrary to advertised, this converter won't work on my laptop. The tech person even said so much saying that I had to contact my hardware manufacturer and have them reassign COM and SERIAL ports. That's waaay too much of a headache for me, and no one is promising that it will work after going back to the hardware manufacturers.Bottom line, it sounds great but it was too tough to get working for me on my IBM laptop running on ME. For a reference, I am not a computer novice; I'd give myself a 7.5 or 8 out of 10 in terms of &quot;techy aptitude&quot;.
I got this to track down cat 5 wires in a office. It is easy to use and very accurate! It will narrow it down to the right wire 9 out of 10 times. The 1 time i could not narrow it down to one it was one of the two that it said it was. This tool now used on all my IT calls and will be for years to come!
I bought this router to replace an SMC router that I love for its built-in print server, but the switch seems to be failing and SMC does not seem to make one with a parallel printer port anymore. I bought this one because of its very low price after rebate. I figured even if it does not work perfectly and I kept it as a backup, it would be fine (the way people yell when the broadband goes down around here, you'd think they're doing mission critical government national security work). At the same time, I bought a Linksys 802.11b router, which I was sure would give me the distance I needed. Unfortunately the dLink router is not even good enough in my circumstance to be a backup and is going back.The installation was fine and the web management interface was simple and very complete in the information and control it provided. That's why I'm giving this 2 stars and not fewer. Four PCs I tried connected without a hitch and worked great, but that fifth PC....My fifth PC is the one I have from work. It's a ThinkPad T41 with a built in WiFi adapter and it could not get an IP address from the DHCP server in the router. I called D-Link tech support and got a really nice technician who seemed pretty much resigned to my configuration not working. He said my problem was likely specific to that PC and it could be either the WiFi card (which it can't be, as I further explained to him that the wired Ethernet card in the machine also could not get an IP address) or the Cyber Armor firewall my company loaded on it. He instructed me to disable the firewall and try it, because there is a known issue with certain personal firewalls, but he had no specific information as to known issues with this firewall or with ThinkPad T41s. I asked him why this router would have problems with this firewall when my SMC and Linksys did not. He said that different routers used different chips and left it at that.With all the focus on security these days, I find it very odd that they would release a product that requires you to disable such a vital piece of software.I had further problems because even with a static address to avoid the DCHP issue, my Nortel Contivity VPN did not work. THere's a FAQ on this on their web site, but following the instructions did not fix the problem and the odds of me calling my IS department and finding out how authentication is configured (as the FAQ said to do) is nil. And if authetication is configured a certain way, the router won't work anyway.I've used other D-Link products and have been pretty happy with them. I won't hold a grudge - unless I have trouble returning it!
I bought the camera from a camera store after doing some extensive on line research and talking to the clerks about the options that meet my needs best, and I have to say that the Coolpix S5000 has certainly lived up to all expectations! I love the fact that the controls are so versatile and give me all the control over the images that I need to meet all of my amature photography needs! I am still learning how to use this feature rich camera and hope to keep improving my skills to take full advantage of it's potential!The only issues I have had with the camera came in low light situations (Indoors at night), but I am certain that I am not using the settings to the best advantage, so I can't say for sure if it's the camera, or my inexperience with the settings that is to blame. I tend to think it's me...
i bought this to plug up my baby monitor that i bought back from Europe and now i am able to use and charge it. Works fine!
I always do a lot of research when I buy a new computer. Toshiba (and Apple) got the best rating for quality with the least amount of major repair problems. Beyond that though, I have owned a number of Toshiba notebooks and have had almost no problems. I considered Sony, but for the same power, I would have had to pay much more. Beside, why would I want to pay for something with less of a quality rating?As for this notebook. This is simply one of the most powerful notebooks for the money. The resolution is great, fast and quiet Centrino processor, the 1 Gig of RAM makes a significant difference, the video driver is powerful, the hard drive is maybe too big, the Super DVD drive is a great bonus too.If you are look for the best bang for the buck, buy this machine.
I like the solid full-metal construction of tripod - very sturdy, can hold heavy SLR. BUT ballhead is weak because of lack of precision. I wasn't able to tight up the ball at all. Fortunately it is easy to fix -1) Unscrew small hexagonal screw on opposite side to tightening bolt, now you can disassemble ballhead.2) Cut small round spacet from thin plastic sheet (I used yogurt bottle) about 1/3" diameter and place it between ball and inner tip.3) Reassemble construction and check how it works. You may need to use plastic with different thikness.4) Finally put back hexagonal screw.After fix I'm happy with this tripod.
I love this changer, it does everything I want it to do. It can do random playing as well as straight forward and continuous play which means I can listen to a variety of music for hours.
this is a great little camera, slightly heavy but the picture quality, even on basic mode is good, and the interface is very good. it would have got five stars if not for i wanted an a/v output and also it eats batteries up like a donkey with strawberries. i bought the camera from the high street, from jessups where it was 160 bundled with an extra bag and 32MB smartmedia - and was great value for money. on fine mode you can get 50 images on 32MB and only 6 on the 4MB it comes with, so i strongly recommend getting more memory.all in all a very good camera for a starting up/middle range camera.
I was so in love with the idea of this keyboard! Use one keyset for photoshop, use another for games- I loved it... until I actually installed the keyboard that is.As soon as it was installed, I ran into strange things happening every once in awhile- in the middle of a game I'd be interrupted by a BUNCH (20-30) webbrowsers opening up for no apparent reason. Not pop-up ads mind you, just to my homepage! I noticed that everytime I had this happen, if I unsnapped the keyboard keyset, it would stop. If I unplugged the keyboard, it would stop. The keyboard would start opening web-browsers, and keep doing it until I either unplugged it, or removed the keyset!!! TALK ABOUT ANNOYING!! I downloaded all the latest drivers, but it didn't stop. So 2 months later, I finally told myself I would get around to buying a new keyboard.Then, to top it all off, I tried to start my computer today, and it would keep getting to the &quot;windows XP Pro loading&quot; screen and crash. I knew the rest of my system was solid, so I ditched the keyboard and reinstalled my old, beat to heck MS Office keyboard. System starts like a charm now.I am here today, to buy a new keyboard- to replace my 2 month old Ideazon ZBoard. I look forward to taking the zboard out to the target range and blowing it to tiny bits with the M1 Garand.This was an awesome idea, just poorly executed unfortunately.
I've been using one form of the Microsoft 'natural' (split) keyboard for over 10 years. Interestingly, the first versions took the approach of hdaning slightly pointing down (lower at the back than the front) was healthier, then interim version put a tilt at the back (irritating once you've gotten used to the downward tilt) and now this model features a (removable) front lift that gets back to the downward tilt. I've been personally terrified of carpal tunnel syndrom, especially having seen several co-workers go through very painful surgeries and recoveries, so I may be a little more manic than some about these ergonomic considerations. That said, I'm still (knock wood!) carpal tunnel free. My primary negative comment about this particular incarnation of the MS Natural Keyboard is that it could be a lot quieter. Another design improvement that I'd love to see is the slightly more "chiclet key" design of recent Sony VAIO laptops where the keys are slightly higher than 1/8" (as compared to the more traditional 'shaped' typewriter-style keys on this model). Another relatively new PLUS is the inclusion of programmable "your purpose" keys and the middle "zoom" gadget. Altogether a good buy. My second negative comment is that the keys on this are labelled in what seems to be a "stick-on" decal. I've read other comments that these tend to wear off (and middle models of this keyboard have had etched-on key labels, so that would not seem to be a technical problem).
Don't pay too much attention to the negative reviews. I bought this refurbished TV from Amazon in May and have it mounted on the bedroom wall. Picture (SD/HD) and SRS sound are good. Start-up is a little slow, around 10 sec. Also manual touch controls are a little sensitive, takes a while to get used to. You can always use the remote, which works fine. Remote must have RF, since I can point it at the opposite wall and it still works. Shop around, go for this 2007 model if you can get it for $300 or less. Otherwise, get the L19A331 model.Useful tip: for wall mount, top of TV should not be more than a couple of inches above eye level. Otherwise, picture will be a little dark.
I have an Infinity FX with the in-house nav system so I have experience with these things. The c320 is a great unit for the price. Only two criticisms so far. The screen is too dim on a bright day and there's no "via" (waypoint) capability when putting in a destination. But, it doesn't cost a thousand bucks + either. I think it's a great value but it's a little disappointing the engineers didn't put in quite enough daylight screen brightness.
We just picked this up last week. I ordered it at around 4 pm on Thursday, selected super saver shipping, and it was in my home the next day, Friday, at 3:30!It took about an hour to set everything up, but I was able to get all our components (Tv, DVR, DVD player, gaming system, sound system, even my laptop!) set up. It won't control the actual power to the Wii, but it will set the TV to the right input.Now I don't have to listen to my 6-yr-old complain that she can't get the TV to work or watch a DVD. Now she just hits the button for "Watch TV" or "Watch DVD" and it automatically puts everything the way it should be. It also turns off the components you aren't using... very green! The kid even taught my husband how to use the remote!Very user-friendly in that if something isn't working the way it should (and the remote always asks you if it is) you press the help button and it tries to fix it for you.Also, this remote knows when you pick it up and it automatically turns on. The recharger is great for not having to constantly replace batteries. Plus, if you put it on the charger every night, you'll always know where to find it!I'd recommend it to anyone who is tired of having a thousand remotes cluttering their living room.
Nice product, works well, but the gold side is a little glaring. I'm using the other side. Products like this should be less expensive.
my wife got this as a gift while I got a similar product from COBY as a gift from another relative. they are very similar as far as size, functions, resolution... but the COBY model holds twice as many pictures. both work very well. both are easy to set up within a few hours for initial charging. no significant complaints.
Seems like it will be a nice bracket when I go to use it in about 3 days at a wedding.I didn't realize that I had to buy another part to mount the camera on in addition to the platform on the Stroboframe itself, an "anti twist plate". That part was about $14 or so. Not bad. They do however include a cork piece that essentially does the same thing although not as well and a heavy camera will twist on the platform in which case you will need the metal anti twist plate so you might as well order it already when you get the Stroboframe.What frustrated me the most (and hence the 4 rating) is when I did get the anti-twist plate and mounted it to the Stroboframe camera platform, the holes didn't line up properly when I attempted to put the camera, platform and anti-twist plate all together. Specifically, the camera body tripod hole was "up" about 1/8 inch or so from where the pre-drilled Stroboframe platform hole was. So being 3 days out from a wedding, I don't have time to write the company or return the bracket to them and wait while they look at the error. I actually had to get a drill and bore a new hole higher up on the platform slot. It wasn't hard for me to do necessarily but I shouldn't have had to do it at all. I think I probably voided my 5 year warranty also in doing so since I altered the frame. I'll be contacting the company about all of it.To make this Bracket even better, there should be 2 extra holes drilled in it. These holes would be used to store two screws they provide to mount your camera and flash on the bracket when they are not in use. Basically, if you are not using your camera and flash on the bracket, these screws will have to be stored somewhere and eventually you will lose at least one of them. If there were holes on the bracket you could screw them into it and leave them there for the next time you use the Stroboframe.Another thing I noticed right away is the bracket will have a little forward give if you have a camera with a telephoto zoom mounted on it. My telephoto is 2 lbs and the weight does bend the Stroboframe platform "down" a slight bit. Not a permanent bend but a "flex" downward slightly. So the bracket will have some give too it and not be hard rigid when holding a heavier camera. I'm using a Canon Rebel with a 70-200mm f4.0.Ultimately, I like the frame and the concept of it. A great idea. I think after all my altering it will be a great tool for my photography.
Description states it fits up to 15.4" notebooks but it fits a 17" MacBook pro perfectly. There is about 3/4" of spare room around the MBP when it's in the sleeve. I've compared other 17" notebooks to the MBP and they are significantly larger. Seems the screen size is the same but the casing on other computers are larger.The quality is par for Lowepro which is excellent. I would recommend this briefcase To a friend. 100% padding of your notebook when the zipper is zipped. It's a slim case so room for notebook, power cord and a few office staples.
I purchased this cable in order to access a printer on the other side of the room. I had trouble printing some documents, so I replaced the printer cable with a shorter USB cable and it worked fine. If you are considering purchasing this extension cord, double-check the manual to make sure that you are not exceeding the recommended length, as it really does make a difference.
Just so other are aware: I bought this item, then returned it because in order to use the rf feature, you need the powerblaster. I was a little annoyed because I don't think this was clear enough on the webpage. It is a better deal to just but the remote and powerblast pack together if you want to be able to hide all your components and still use the remote.The remote works great and I thought it was very simple to set up. For, the TV we used a provided program. For the cable, we needed to completely customize each button. This took some time but the "learn" feature is so easy. We only have a TV, cable box/DVR, and DVD player so maybe it gets more complicated. But, I thought it was super easy to set up and use. The buttons are well organized on the remote.As for the powerblaster, my fiance said it was easy to set up. Great buy for what we needed.....once we figured out that you absolutely needed the powerblaster unit.
All I can say is the product functions perfect and the sipping was very fast. What else can you ask for.
Like all B+W hoods, this is more expensive than competitor brands but is terrific glass. I have B+W hoods for all my lenses.
These speakers are just as advertised and were shipped promptly after transaction. Excellent sound quality and reliability.
The iM3c was a gift - looked like a great little portable stereo for my Pod. First used it on a trip. Started off playing ok and then the sound cut in and out. Frustrated me for the week as I didn't know if it would play or not on any given day. When it did play it was ok but not great. Finally, it didn't play anymore.Returned it to the Apple Store where purchased to find that there was only a 15 day return policy and I missed it by 2 days. So, I tried to contact Altec Lansing. The phone number in the owners book didn't work although I tried for several days. Then I emailed the Altec support email. No response after two emails.Sometimes a product doesn't work and it's easy to return or get repaired. On this one, it looks like this product will be finding the trash can.Do not buy.
The radio is OK, but they still have NOTsent me a cable so I can use theradio to keep my cell phone's batterycharged.
I have 14 of these speakers...7 for the home theater and 7 for the master bedroom. These come under a couple of different brand names; Carver and Audiovox but they contain the same exact speakers and crossovers (I've taken them apart).Phoenix Gold is the real manufacturer...but I don't get hung up on names. Just know that the speaker stands and bases for the Audiovox don't fit the Carvers and vice-versa. The Carvers are 16" long and the Audiovox are 20" long. Each are only 3 1/2" deep. The enclosures and grills are aluminum and I think the end caps are plastic.Ok, I'm in my fifties and have been a life-long lover of movies and music. In my younger years I also played saxophone professionally. I've had many major brands of speakers and my favorites had always been my 1969 Wharfedale 4-way speakers with solid walnut wood enclosures filled with sand. These models were auditioned at Carnegie Hall by Wharfedale and supposedly the audience couldn't tell the difference between a live orchestra and the speakers. Now, I find that hard to believe but at least the demonstration shows the Wharfedale Company put some sort of faith in their products.These Audiovox/Carver speakers are superb. They are rated up to 20khz and down to 90hz +- 2.5 db. This lower level seems to be an accurate description as the Audyssey setup on my Denon 1909 receiver shows a minimum of 90 and even 80hz. As for the 20khz, I can't measure that but they produce crystal clear highs and midrange without being the least bit boomy or muddy. My wife has sensitive ears (they hurt easily) and this is one of the few speakers I've had where she says she loves the sound. I'm sure in a blindfold test the so-called high-end speaker company's products couldn't be told apart.The all-important dialogue in movies that comes out of these speakers is phenomenal. I've been using these for over a year and still marvel at the sound quality. The build quality is also extremely well done.Ok, that's my take...but it's just an opinion...but I can't see how you could go wrong. If you're thinking of buying these start out with one pair like I did. I don't think it will be long until you're up to 5 or 6 or 7 or 14.
Put them in and now I have 512 MB (.5GB) of memory (Win-XP 32 bit). Everything is about 25% faster.Paid $10.95 each and $4.97 each for shipping. I bought 2 of them. Purchased on 04-22-2009 from seller Upgrade Solution.
I bought these earphones for a combination of uses - travel, exercise, casual listening, etc. They are great. The noticeable background noise attenuation is perfect for flights, busy airports, mowing the lawn or anywhere you want to tune out the outside world. Bass response is very good, I'd call it neutral (which is the best thing a serious music fan can ask for.)These earphones are very low profile and unobtrusive to wear. They do not create the fatigue I get while wearing regular headphones for a long period and the sound blows away the numerous earbuds I have tried. I use the flex fit sleeves which are very comfortable. By cinching up the sleeve on the cord, they stay in place with minimal fuss even while exercising.I strongly recommend these earbuds to anyone who wants immersive, comfortable and excellent sound.
This item is so very cool in four ways.1. It protects the lens tube by creating a SOLID strong cage around the lens tube so that no dings, nicks or even, gasp, drops could hurt the lens tube.2. It creates a very useful handhold while adjusting your model or still-life with one hand the other hand can hold the camera, lens Adapter between the Thumb and forefinger and the body on the heel of the hand. Very secure and sturdy and natural feeling and useful device.3. With a UV / Skylight lens this creates a near waterproof sealed chamber around your lens tube, and lens! You could very easily start at the UV filter and submerse your camera lens, tube and up to where the adapter threads into the Camera body. I'm very sure you would not have water coming into the mechanism. Amazing! Don't try this at home or the lake.But just in case it happened it's worth $10 for this alone.4. This adapter is a few millimeters longer than the Olympus lens adapter which costs almost 3x more. So this price is right. And So this lens adapter does not require the Olympus (extra $) adapter ring to keep the camera's lens from hitting the end and filter on the adapter. Tiffen did it right.The lens adapter threads on to the camera perfectly and it can and should be left on all of the time. The color black lends the correct color for an Olympus camera. 43mm threads allow for a plentiful supply of filters like Polarizing, Circular Polarizing, UV, Skylight, yellow, red, green (for Black and White work) and even IR for Xray type photos or very interesting sky and water photos.Buy this device!
These are my favorite headphones I have bought to date. Cheap too. People would comment on them asking if they are some new expensive type of phones sometimes. HOWEVER. I ride my bike a lot, these headphones DO NOT WORK on a bicycle. The reason is they are open and have many holes and slots for air to travel through. They are not noise canceling headphones. As a result, anytime there is rushing air around your head, you will have to forget about listening to music and take them off, or lose your hearing and crank your sound up!
I am a hardcore gamer, I use my headset for many hours everyday. This is the 3rd pair of this particular headset that I have bought. They tend to last me anywhere from 8-12 months. My boyfriend bought the more expensive Plantronics headset, and his mic does not sound anything near as clear as mine, on vent or on Skype. I personally feel this headset is a great deal for someone on a budget. The only thing I don't like is it tends to fit my head kind of tight, which makes it uncomfortable for long periods of time, but since I normally slide one of the ear pieces off to the side anyway, it doesn't bother me as much as it may bother someone who keeps both ears on at all times. All in all this is a good deal for the price.
This is my second Olympus camera. My first I paid over [dollar amount] for a few years ago.It was the D600l and was a great camera. I bought the Ultra Zoom for close up pictures of animals. I keep amazing my friends with pictures of animals with the Ultra Zoom and for the price its a real bargain for what you get. You even get a cam corder feature that is great. I have used it in various conditions and its performed in every situation. And believe me I take allot of pictures and the quality is great.
Nice construction. I use it for my Nikon D40. Holds charger unit and a couple filters. Don't expect room for another lens.
They function as intended. I sleeved them black in and used them to install some fans. So far they have been working fine.
Very convenient and useful. No need to go searching for the thumb drives; all in one easy to use pouch. I use it often.
I don't understand what JK-47 is complaining about. If you have 1200 songs, you should have them arranged in folders. Divide by genre, artist, album, etc. Then you can find your song without this 1200 clicking. What's up with that? :dThe thing has a lithium ion battery built in. On top of that, one gives you the option to power it with batteries. I am confused about this complaint. They are giving you a bonus. You don't want to use the cradle? Don't use it.I think what JK-47s problem might have been is that maybe he was just looking for a super streamlined MP3 player. If all you are looking for is an MP3 player, this should obviously not be your first choice. Look into an iPod or something.This device is basically for someone who's looking for an external DVD, CD-RW drive who happens to be in the market for an MP3 player also. I am one of those people and I have to say I am incredibly happy with it. It does everything it's prescribed to do very well.One thing you should consider: iTunes only seels MP4s, and Napster only sells WMA files, neither of which this device supports. It's a pain to try to buy music online and put it in this thing. You need to burn it into a CD and rip it back. Blech. Oh well.
The overall quality is excellant but I have two complaints. When one changes channels the display indicating which channel is now playing is very small and difficult to read. The actual time for the channels to change seems a bit sluggish also.
I bought this filter and when I received it, there was a little silver point in the glass of the filter. Not usable. Amazon, quickly refund my money, but I'm without a protection filter for my nikon 50mm 1.4G. I think Tiffen never presents this type of problem. I live in Brazil and here is too difficult to buy these accessories.
Serial ports are no longer common on computers and this provided one when it was needed. Serial ports are still rather nice for some low level interfacing.
we use this as the team boombox before hockey games to get us pumped up and it works. it has great base but is not as loud as we wanted.
Im sitting on this thing right now. Man oh man...im getting a "very good" signal where my connection used to be dropping...I used to have a few problems with WiFi. The first problem was obviously the range...as I said a few moments ago, the DIR-655 fixed that...I mean, even though it claims 6x range, but I was going to be happy with just a 25% improvement...I seriously think that this router increased my range 50-75%!I used to always be frustrated with the lack of settings in many routers. Some would have QoS (Quality of Service...something that can prioritize important internet activity like Voice Over IP...internet phone) but it didnt really work. Some would be lacking in semi-advanced routing features...others would barely have any non-novice features at all...This one has plenty of options for the advanced user to have a lot of fun screwing with settings. The most beautiful thing about it though, is that there is a wizard in the interface so that even the most novice of users can set up a great network with strong security. It also has context sensitive online help...what that is, is when you are trying to adjust settings and you dont know what something means, there is a little help button right there that you can click to get an explanation right then and there! Its kinda like the Yin-Yang of routers...I want to mention that I have been looking at draft-N routers for a few weeks now and have been reading the reviews. The reason that I am writing this review is that it was so hard for me to find a good review on this router. Cnet doesnt even have an official review (as of 2/13/07) but it does have very positive user comments. From my homework though, (user reviews, and more importantly official reviews from Cnet, engadget, etc) every Draft-N wireless router has some kind of problem. Some dont work well in environments with more than a couple neighboring networks, some dont have good throughput, and some dont have better range. Again, I didn't want to buy this one because I couldn't find any solid review on it. After going through a couple of different Draft-N routers, Let me help you out. This is the one.BTW...im not running an "N" wireless adapter...this thing even increases the range of "B" and "G" signals. GREAT JOB D-LINK!
It is a good starter telescope, but I would like to add one comment on the size. The focal length of the lens is 900 mm (3 ft), so the telescope body is actually longer than what it looks on the picture shown in this page. I think Meade deliberately used this picture to make it look more compact. Even on the container box of the telescope they used a false picture (I am sure they used a Photoshop or something to edit the actual photo to shorten the telescope body). With a lens of 900-mm focal length, the body cannot be this short! So beware if the size is another big concern to you.Also the list price is $199, not $299, another false information!Update on 7/2/11: I have used this telescope to observe Jupiter with its satellites and Saturn with its ring. Very good experience! The images are rather tiny, but it is definitely different from other more remote celestial objects. The tripod is sturdy and optics is decent, but alt-azimuth type mount requires constant adjustments of both knobs (horizontal and vertical) to follow the object as the sky rotates (or Earth rotates). With higher magnification, you have to adjust more frequently, which is cumbersome sometimes.Overall, I am satisfied with the purchase, but again this is a starter scope. If you are serious in pursuing amateur astronomy, I would suggest higher-price telescope with equatorial mount.Other comments: Consider buying a 2x Barlow lens. Your image will definitely be more enjoyable with a 2x larger magnification.
this was an excellent cd burner. it was burning cd's in 3 minutes and 45 seconds. I am happy how cheap i got this cdrw drive for. I would higly recommend for those who dont want to spend more for about the same thing. man this burner is fast. 24x rocks!
I ordered 3 original Canon Twin Packs (ASIN: B0001Z5YTG), and received 12 "compatible" cartridges. A fast service is useless if you can't get the right items to the customer. I complained via Amazon, and I am waiting for the seller's reply.
Received this stereo for Christmas and just set it up yesterday. So far I'm quite pleased with the system. One important note though should you buy this unit. The packaging sucks. BE VERY CAUTIOUS WHEN OPENING THE BOX. If you cut through the tape on the top flaps, as 90% of folks would, you could quite likely slash a gash right down the center of the remote. If TEAC had used an additional thin piece of cardboard on the top of the styrofoam or just placed the remote to one side of the center of the box it wouldn't have been a problem, but they didn't.One other small thing, with such thin speakers that are easily mounted to a wall they should have designed them with the lower foot area being removable. The speakers are only about an inch thick but they are nearly three inches off the wall when mounted to account of the stand portion beneath the actual speaker.
I just bought one of these at our University Bookstore, and returned it a week later.Specifically:* I used it on my 13" MacBook, it pulled and warped the exterior plastic each time I locked the computer, enough so that it wouldn't surprise me if continued usage of this lock would permanently damage the MacBook casing.* A store employee who recommended the product tried to show me how to "correctly" use the lock. Not only did it warp the plastic for him, too, but to his apparent surprise, it also took him several frustrating minutes just to get the lock on and off. He indicated that the quality appears to have dropped considerably from the Kensington unit he had previously purchased.Thus, I cannot recommend this product for 13" MacBook users. Users of other computer models may wish to exercise caution when purchasing as well.
I received my speakers a month ago and the sound quality is greater than my previous altec lansings. My big complaint though is the line connections between the sub and speakers. They don't seem to make a perfect connection and if moved, I either lose sound in the speaker, the sound dims, or get crackling. Not sure if others have had this problem.
The first unit I purchased lasted a week or two until it got a dark blotch on the display. I received a new unit with no problem from Radio Shack. The current unit was awesome until just after the warranty expired. Apparently the power input jack is not very durable and now makes poor contact. When I hit a bump or touch the unit it turns off and back on. I didn't buy the life time subscription plan for the simple fact that I didn't know how long the unit would last. Now I'm really glad I didn't. I would have had to buy a new unit and then pay Sirius $75 in order to keep the life time plan going. It's just a big crap shoot as to how long a unit will last.
This is the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or more time that I've bought a Tiffen UV protective filter. I always buy them for my lenses. And I always buy them from Amazon.
Mounting position is high wide ceiling. Speakers are a part of a full 7.1 theater system and in this capacity, these speakers are effective. Do not expect these speakers to be sufficient as primary speakers as they lack the proper mids and lows for this purpose. For mounting purposes I was creative and utilized the eyelet provided. These were perfect for the job, disappear into the ceiling and most importantly, were inexpensive.
Decibels were a little higher than what I was hoping but all in all a great fan. I would recommend for anyone with a P4 socket 478.
It's possible that I just got a lemon, but my XBV342 crapped out after less than a year of use. The warranty covers one year on parts and 90 days on labor, but I have no proof of when I bought it (my fault, but it still sucks.)I took the player to a local electronics repair shop who told me the laser needed replacing, and that a new one would cost just as much as buying a new player. What a waste.Until it quit working, this was an excellent player. It would have been nice to be able to play VCDs or DVD-R discs, but it could do neither. I thought I would use the VCR quite a bit, but truthfully, I used it maybe 4 or 5 times out of 6 or 7 months. Next time I get a DVD player, I'm going to get a non-combo player that plays DVD-R and/or VCDs - this time I'll keep my receipt, ESPECIALLY if I buy a Zenith.
These speakers give a great sound for their price. The only out of the box issue is the bass. Even on the bass dial's lowest setting it can overpower the highs and mids. The way around this is to use your music software's equalizer (in itunes - command #2) to lower the bass. Once this obstacle is overcome you have some decent speakers that sound much better than their price tag.
These cases are O.K. but fragile. If you drop one, it's trashed. My main complaint is that only 40% of them are useable. I bought mine at BestBuy. When I got them home, I opened the package and found most of the cases were missing the little plastic hinge.Tried to return them, but BestBuy accused me of breaking them. I went into the store and inspected the other packages. Those too had most of the hinges missing. Go ahead, buy 'em if you want to. You'll just end up throwing most of them away.
My son says that he's happy with the USB 2.0 - 4 Port Hub. It works great and he was really pleased with it. So far, no problems with the hub.
This might be the best speaker available in its price range. But the reason I gave 4 stars is because of the sound quality of its tweeter. Mid-range sound is well defined and bass is relatively clear and not blurry at all. But somehow high frequencies sound, despite of their so called 'silk dome tweeter' is not very good. Does it ruin the listening experience? Not really. But it would be perfect if the tweeter could produce a little better sound.
When I first bought this product, it was a pain to install, and then after contacted customer support for assistance. After describing my problem to the customer service lady, her only advice after 10 minutes was to unplug and replug the device. Eventually, I figured out how to set up the router, and it performed well. I got good speeds all around my house, which was much better than any router I had owned before. But eventually, the first night that I used the router, my internet went down. I went to the router setup page to see what was wrong, then i saw that it said that the cable status was "disconnected". I unplugged and replugged the ethernet cable running from the modem to the router, and my internet was functional once again. Unfortunately, the internet started to disconnect every single day, so i had to redo that process every single day (unplug the modem and router, replug them, turn them both back on, then hope that it was reconnected, but many times i had to do that about 4 times to get it to work). Then yesterday, i went downstairs to fix the router because it was down yet again, and no matter what I did, i couldn't get the router to be "connected" again. So now, I am attempting to make a return to purchase a new router, that 1. worked constantly 2. had good range/speed and 3. had some sort of helpful customer support. Unfortunately, i have owned the router for over 30 days, and I will need to contact amazon to set up a return. I would not recommend purchasing from this company, for reasons I have already stated.
The Wacom tablet works very well with its pressure sensitivity and the erasing function makes it more comfortable to work with. This tablet even worked after water was spilled on it. At first it did not work after it was wet but after it dried it worked normally. So I'd say its a pretty good product.
I read all the great reviews of this printer, but had a hard time finding vendors that were stocking it. I don't know if that is because it is selling well or that Canon is not producing many. I finally found a local store (Microcenter) that had it in stock and on demo. After seeing the quality of the prints it made, I bought it on the spot. I have been using an HP 990cse for four years, but it cannot compare to the quality of the ip8500. In addition, the Canon is much faster and quieter.The only negatives I can mention are the high price of Canon Photo paper and the tendency of the printer to rock the printer stand pretty hard. The print head with 8 cartridges is pretty massive compared to the overall printer, and since it prints very fast, the acceleration and deceleration forces push it around fairly violently. The solution is to put the printer on a very sturdy support. In my case, it is sitting on a printer stand on a well-padded berber carpet, so it wobbles a bit when printing. This is a small price to pay for this wonderfully performing printer.
this is the 3rd one I've given as a gift.love them. tiny and fits in a pocket, great for grandkid videos. love the MINO HD even more
We have just taken the components out of the box & set them on our 10" shelves, as the dimensions listed the unit @ 9.75 X 10" X 7.5"... imagine our dismay to find the receiver has a fan AND another add-on to the back which requires a shelf at least 12"!!We have yet to finish unpacking, as we're PISSED.
At first I thought I was the problem, but after reading other reviews I realize it's the machine. It plays, then stops, then there's silence, then it skeps to the next number, then it repeats the whole process all over again and then sometimes it turns itself off! I only wanted a CD player -- I liked the red color that's why I bought it. I did not realize it was an MP3 player - not for me! It is very frustrating!
This is a solid adapter ring. It is a great money saver. I can use my filters with multiple lens. I would rather buy this and spend the money on a nice filter, than purchase multiple cheap filters.
Let's just say right off the bat that I am somewhat technologically challenged when it comes to these new fangled gadgets, at least until I get used to them. I still used the CD player and CDs. Well, my 33 year old son told me I needed an ipod. He has a friend who is really into this stuff and said to buy Creative Zen, because they are better and cheaper, with better capabilities. I picked this one because I wanted plenty of room to hold DVDs and music. Besides for sixty dollars more, you double the gigs. I bought this gizmo and asked my son to figure it out for me. Big mistake! He started loading all his stuff on it, so I had to buy one for ME and give him the first one.All that said, and also that I am just getting my feet wet with it, this is an awesome little gizmo and I am tickled pink with it! Will be travelling in a couple of months and HAVE to take my Barry Manilow music with me. I would go into serious withdrawal without it. I've got 46 songs loaded already and it didn't even make a dent in the memory. It loaded in seconds. Was amazed at how fast. There's no little wheel. It's a rectangular touch pad and 2 buttons to each side. It needs only a light touch for the pad. You can also lock the pad so it doesn't get moved by mistake, like if you want to start it playing and leave it on. You can also set it to turn itself off in varied amounts of time if you leave it on by mistake.I think it takes tens of thousands of songs and a couple hours of DVD. You can load photos too and can also pull in radio stations. The screen is a couple of inches square and it shows a crystal clear picture. You can watch a DVD and actually see it! The music is clear. Man! What a neat little gizmo. It's small and packs a whallop! I can load ALL my 7000 Barry Manilow albums (well, maybe not quite that many), and still have room for some meditation music for the plane, some Wayne Dyer motivational stuff and maybe add a little Earth, Wind and Fire, and Benny Goodman, and Harry James, and whatever and STILL have room for a DVD.It comes with earphones and a charger that plugs into the computer. It also has a software disc that comes with it and a fabric type pouch. You charge it up and start.Can't wait till I really get into this gizmo. Welcome me to the 21st century! If I can do it, you can too. (Not nearly as scary as I thought.)PS--My son is even more tickled than I am, cause he understands the gizmo better (but not for long). He's just not tickled pink--maybe blue, or green. Actually, he likes green. He is an electrician and has loaded a bahzillion songs on his, so he plays it while he is wiring stuff all day long.Anyway--Buy it. You'll like it.Update: The sound quality is AWESOME. I hear things in my CDs that I never heard before, and these are CDs I have previously played over and over. I loaded songs all day yesterday, maybe something like 40 CDs and I still have something like 48 gigs left! I already loaded enough songs to take myself to France and back and I still have room for tons more stuff. No kidding, I DID load my ENTIRE Barry Manilow collection (and it's a big one) + 8 meditation CDs and some old stuff like Reader's Digest set of 4 1950s CDs. Come to think of it, I might have loaded more like 50 CDs yesterday. Anyway, you get the idea. Did I say this gizmo was a nice size for your hand, guy or gal. Not too big, not too small, but j-u-s-t r-i-i-i-i-g-h-t! One of the best buys I ever got for my $$$. And, my CDs are here, so if they get scratched in CD form, I've got 'em right here! Oh, if you copy something to the gizmo you don't want, you can easily delete it off through the software. Look out world! I'm starting to get into this gizmo!Another update: it's really easy to load songs. The software practically does it for you. All you need to do is find the "Rip" and "Sync" buttons. You can also change titles or artist info later and it updates automatically when you sync something else. Got a pair of Bose headphones for my gizmo at the Bose outlet in Hagerstown Sunday. Awesome! I'm cookin', man! Am still in search of a just-right case for it. Meanwhile, I'm using an old CD belted holder. Think I might have found the right case. Will let you know when it comes. Check my other reviews for wall charger and auto charger and cases NOT to buy. Yes! Finally found a great case. See it in my other reviews.May 1 update--still LOVIN' the gizmo! Ladies, guess what! Some of the purses out there have a nice outside pocket that the Giz fits in perfectly. Put the Giz in the pocket, dangle the wire from the Giz, and go shopping while plugged in and with your purse on your shoulder. Love it! I've got so darned many CDs on it now, it's pityfull, and I STILL have 47 gigs available! I am sooo glad I came to my senses and bought it!Oct 2007 Update--my son wanted me to tell you all that he has beaten the heck out of his gizmo, unintentionally of course. Being an electrician and wearing it on the job while he crawls through things to wire stuff, it gets banged, dropped, etc. Anyway, he wants you to know that it still works fine even though it has taken one heck of a beating.
I have had no problems at all. And because it has progressive video output I could get rid of my old DVD player and save the room and connections. It is also nice that it supports both DVD+R and DVD+RW.I
I bought these because the price was right, and that I am not an audiophile. I was merely looking for something cheap to watch movies on my laptop and figured, hey, how bad can these be?These earbuds are more like ear-PILLARS - they dig into your ears! Plus, the cheap-o foam covers NEVER stay on!Avoid these at all costs and buy something else. It is a shame that this product is even legal.
Got exactly what I was expecting: a brand new laptop battery. A month in, the battery is performing well.
Bought this specifically for the HD output. First time connected and found the picture on my HDTV is pink. Called Sony - no help no offer to repair or replace the unit - basically a complete FO attitude.
I'm a rank amateur photographer and use this camera for business. I wanted what most people want--something simple to use, easy to set up, no shutter lag, and easy interface with my computer. It fit the bill. I probably only use about 5% of the features, so I can't really comment for advanced users.
Works as it should. Bought as a back to up for my alpha a390. Good for a full day of shooting.
My family and I enjoy geocaching and my PDA/GPS CF card just wasn't cutting it in terms of battery life or ruggedness as we troop through the woods. Picked this up on sale with a coupon from Magellan for the Topo maps for $10. Unit picks up position fast, and typically has no problems with trees. Battery life is good.Loading geocache points from the geocache manager is a little cumbersome and the hints don't seem to make it down. Menu system to save and retrieve waypoints on memory card card could be a little clearer. Small issues, but still a great value for the money. The new 500LE model with AA batteries would be perfect!
if you want a slick, and small camera you can put in ur pocket with good picture quality, this is the one! beautiful thin camera! price is dropping very fast on this one! good buy!
The Targus mouse is pleasure to use when new. It is lightweight, the retractable cord is convenient; I carry it everywhere.However, it does not last very long under daily use! I am about to throw out my second one after a little less than a year. (The first lasted less than a year too).The main problem is that the connection between the cord and the mouse becomes weak, and the mouse disconnects from the computer, probably because of the repetitive strain of extending and retracting the cord. The other problem is that the springs under the mouse buttons weaken quickly and I find myself double clicking unintentionally or not clicking at all.If you intend to use this daily, you may want something sturdier, otherwise this is a fine choice.
Well made cables, but didn't use on my installation, will use anyway and see if it improves the reception on my 51-inch Samsung Plasma. Good to know I have a back up cable for other TV if needed. Product came as promised and packaged professionally. Amazon service is superb, makes you want to buy again and again from them.
I researched many printers after my beloved old HP died with adeath scream ... I really liked the reviewer who compared the6122 to a Clydesdale - that just tipped the scales. I've nowhad this printer for several months - it's a great piece ofmachinery, worth every penny. Yes, it's a little noisy, butthat's how any workhorse would be. The quality is excellent inmy opinion, whether I'm printing photos or just an everydayprinting job. I'm very happy with it.
Shipping and packing was great... Love the computer !!!can't wait to use all the power !!!
This is my second Denon DVD Player and I was surprised to find out how little it weighs when I picked it up. However, even though it isn't heavy, it still has that Denon quality build. Once I got it connected using a DVD-D to HDMI Cable for Video and a Digital Optical Audio Cable for Audio I was amazed at how clear both the picture and the audio are.I am using a Samsung DLP Monitor and I was really impressed on how much better the Up-Converting Video (to 720P) is on ALL DVD's that I have tried so far. Today, I tried just playing a CD to see how that does and again, the sound quality is outstanding with the Digital Audio Cable. I would recommend this DVD Player to anyone, especially if they have a HDTV.
Came on time. Have used generic ink but this is cheaper in the long run as it lasts longer. Also doesn't cause printer to malfunction as cheap ink do.
I received these discs quickly, but was disappointed to see that they are from Taiwan NOT Japan. Packaging is totally different than pictured (gold label not blue)but this could just be an update. The label says maximum performance and archival quality which is what I want for photos. I haven't used them yet so will submit another review of the quality later.
This sleeve is not for iBooks. It's for 15&quot; screen laptop computers and swims on my 12&quot; PowerBook. Maybe it's OK for a 14&quot; iBook, but not a 12&quot; iBook or PowerBook as the other review suggests.
I am constantly looking for better portable headphones that I can use while riding my bicycle on a daily basis. My audio drawer at home is filled with also-rans. I was looking replace my aging Sony G72 LP's that I have been using for 4 years. I listen mainly to classical choral music on these rides. The PMX 100's are worthy portable headphones, but they tend to "color" the sound over its natural timbre. Excellent bass and spaciousness, but the coloring overshadows the strengths. Their open air design certainly adds to the spaciousness of the sound, but if you use them as I do, the wind noise, a byproduct of the open air nature of the phones, is a distinct drawback.
Both OEM door speakers on my '94 Honda Accord have drastically deteriorated, so I decided to purchase these based on the reviews. After listening to them for the first time, I was very happy with the result. The bass is full without overpowering the mids and highs. For budget speakers, they're very impressive. I'd recommend these to anyone looking for a cheap and decent-quality alternative to the speakers that came with their vehicle.Another point to note: Amazon's "Will this fit my car?" selection tool was incorrect with my car model. It said that 6.5" speakers would fit, when they clearly don't. And that 5.25" speakers wouldn't fit, when they did. I wouldn't rely solely on their selection tool when checking whether or not a part will fit your car. Do a search for an online forum on your car instead.
Just wanted something to store my files, as a backup, and it serves the purpose.
I've been using this for weeks now and it's flawless. Just installed the drivers on my mac and plugged it into my network router and it was that easy. Printing quality is okay, but prints the first page about 5 secs. after hitting print. Easy to print envelopes. Got it on Amazon for $110!!!!
Very low cost and good quality screen. The retracting mechanism works very well and feels solid. I am using this with a 1080p projector and color, brightness and resolution are very good. In my opinion, this screen gives as good or better a picture than screens costing many times more.
I bought this camera in 2006 and it worked great ONCE. The next time I tried to use it the camera continuously tried to rewind the film. I thought it was a fluke and since I was underwater couldn't really work on it.This summer, I bought new batteries and paid extra careful attention to the way I loaded the film. Same problem! Here I am on a great trip to Cozumel with no lousy underwater camera to capture the memories
As I stay at home mom, this is perfect for my needs! Keeps me organized and now I actually can find phone numbers quickly. I was very hesistant to purchase a Palm but after looking at my worn out telephone/calendar book, I knew it was time to be more efficient. It's definitely worth the price! I'm even considering "trading-up" in the future. No moreDay-Runners for me!
I would recommend Garmin nuvi 270 if you often travel to Europe and not care much about text to speech which this product does not support.
Easy to get up and going. We run a floral business and it allows us to take great pics for the website! Worth every penny!
...The optical zoom is a nice feature that I didn't see on most low ended digital cameras, and the ease of use truely makes this a point and shoot camera for the everyday user. I didn't even have to install the software for Windows XP to detect the docking station and start transfering the pictures imidiately. The only complaint I had was that it was slightly bigger then I thought from the pictures, and also that since it uses secure digital cards the media costs more to buy. Other then that this was a great deal!
This worked exactly as expected, eliminating all pixelization incurred as a function line distance from the antenna. Excellent product.
Does make a difference the lows hit harder i have one kick cvr on a jvc radio. Would recommend to anybody
It is as described, but for my 20+4 it does not have the power-ok connector, not a problem for me, but buyer beware. My system has had no issues and has been running for a few weeks so it is probably not an issue, but check your gear before you buy.
I got GoVideo's DVP1100 in March 2003 and had some trouble necessitating several calls to customer service: when it didn't play after inserting a DVD and when the door got stuck. The advice they gave me solved those problems at the time. However, we had used it only 4 times when it went kaput altogether. In July, the door became permanently stuck in the closed position (trapping a rental DVD inside). GoVideo then advised me to bring the unit to Radioshack for repair. After attempting to repair the DVD player, Radioshack informed me that the part needed for repair was no longer manufactured by GoVideo. I couldn't believe this! After buying it less than 6 months ago, repairing my DVD player is impossible?! GoVideo confirmed this, and they also told me that the same was true of all their DVP models. I told them that this was ridiculous! DO NOT buy any of the DVP GoVideo models! You'll never be able to get them repaired. The woman in the GoVideo Parts Department didn't even have the courtesy to apologize for the situation in which I found myself. The Radioshack employees, however, were very helpful, and I wasn't even charged for their services (which included releasing the imprisoned DVD so that I could return it to Blockbuster.) I will never buy any GoVideo product again. Not only would I not be able to count on quality, but I would have to fear that my defective product would be obsolete in 6 months because it would be irreparable!
I used this so that I could still get sound while hooking up my PS3 to my monitor. Connected my PS3 to the DVI switch via HDMI cable + HDMI/DVI adapter and then used the AV multi out cable (with the yellow, red, and white plugs) for sound. Connected this adapter to the white and red cables, and then connected the other end to my headphones. Works perfectly fine.
I love my Canon S3, has a great zoom and good quality pictures. Shutter speed can be a little slow, and sometimes I have had blurry pictures if I haven't kept the camera completely still.But overall it is really great camera both for indoor and outdoor pictures, have taken pictures sailing, skiing, low light etc, all came out in great quality.
I have a digital TV and receive my signal through the air. I'm approx 20 miles from the transmitters and my antenna is installed in the attic. Those two factors work against getting good reception from an antenna in the attic. (versus on the roof) I changed out my old antenna with the DB8 and now what used to be decent reception is now great! I'm sure if I were to put this antenna on the roof I would have stronger signals but no need.
After looking for a decent priced 12" subwoofer, I found this one.Some people, complain about the sound this... the frequency that... the design here and there.People: If you want more and better, then pay $400 and up.Bottom line: This sub has a great sound and decent features for a great price.Even more, there is nothing else in the market, for the price, with this quality of sound and features, period.It is a winner in my book.
The pouch is the perfect size for myCanon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Optical Zoom (Wine Red), with the smaller compartment the perfect size for holding extra SD cards.If you get the model with the rubber product label, you can easily snip it off, making the appearance of the pouch as discrete as possible in public.The pouch has a closed belt loop instead of a Velcro loop, ensuring a thief can't easily swipe it from you.
Well, this is my first day using these earphones, and I'm pretty impressed so far. The bass comming from these babies is PHENOMENAL! Almost sounds like my car haha. Compared to my Boss Triports and Sennheiser CX300s, the highs comming from these aren't anything too special, but if your current earphones are lacking in bass, get a pair of these V-Modas and you won't be disappointed.
This product is so incredible and sounds like you are in a theater. I would suggest to anyone to buy these speakers. You won't regret it!
Not only is this the best price around, but the features, ease of use and quality is outstanding! I'm using a 21" monitor and see no image ghosting on the display. The image qualtiy is extremely sharp. I noticed that the unit automatically switches to display on which ever PC I power on so there's no need to switch the box to the correct setting. I find that double-CTRL click works great to switch between systems. There is a couple seconds of delay but it saves me having to manually switch a unit which used to take me at least a couple seconds. After reading the other reviews I decided to check the unit with the mouse scroll wheel. It works fine with the Microsoft optical mouse that I use.I had been using a mechanical SVGA box to switch the monitor between PCs and manually swapped between mouse and keyboards. What a pain! For [$] more this unit does it all without even leaving the keyboard! I wish I had known about this item a few months ago...
Even though amazon says it doesn't fit in the 1998 Honda Accord, it does fit. It made installation a breeze and is a must have for those putting in aftermarket speakers.
I first bought one to back up all my data, and purchased another one about a month later to back the first drive up, thinking I will be covered. Little did i know both will fail within a week of one another one yr later. I contacted support and they are unable to help me because I have lost my receipt. Now the harddrive is being recovered by a third party at a cost of $3,500. RAID sounds like a good idea except it's very hard to recover the data if the drive fails. Even if you get two drives. Note that I rarely moved my two drives around. Stay away from RAID, and always back up your backup if possible.
Good price, Works perfectly fine, the strain relief and material seem adequate for my job, (I'm not plugging and unplugging these very often).
I bought this book having loved The Secret History, and I have to say I was disappointed. The reviews on the back were very good, but the story just wasn't as captivating and the characters were much more transparent.That said, however, it did keep me entertained. The setting is dark and sticky, the characters are beautifully described, even though they are mostly not so beautiful. And the character of Harriet is fascinating. However, I did not, as one reviewer assured me I would, 'fall in love with Harriet.' She was just a little too odd.If you want an interesting read, and don't mind that the book ends a little diappointingly..in that, it doesn't properly end, this is a good story. However, don't expect another 'The Secret History.'
It's been a month since i ordered this product and I have still not received it.
Pros:* Amazing lens quality, especially for the price. Very sharp and clear, no bending, vignette, or other types of "lens character" to it.* Versatile. While it is intended for macro photography, this lens can also be used for portraits and as a general utility lens. When using it as a general purpose lens it is important to spend time getting to know it, because it does have some limitations. I leave this lens on my camera most of the time unless I need a telephoto lens. In decent lighting I have little need for a ring flash or a tripod, but they are both important tools for getting the most out of the lens. For a flash, I recommendBower SFD14C Canon E-TTL I/II Macro Ring Flash, for a tripod, Manfrotto is my choice but there are a lot of options.* Light weight and easy to hold. Some of the other macro lenses are very long and heavy. Those lenses require a good tripod and flash, which makes them harder to use while out and about. One note to this is that not everyone will be able to hand hold a macro lens - they do require a very steady hand.* Can be used in full manual or auto mode. I do most of my shots in AV mode or full manual depending on what I want to get out of the shot.Cons:* Can be a little hard to focus, but odds are you will end up manually focusing for better results.* EF-S only. If you use a crop body, then you're fine. If you use full frame, you should take a look at theCanon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameraslens. It's pricey, but it's worth it.Who This Is Good For:* Anyone looking to get started with macro or portrait photography.* Anyone who wants something budget friendly.* Anyone who wants a macro/portrait lens that they can walk around and take photos with without needing a tripod.Additional Notes:* As with any lens or camera, the final result depends on the skill of the person using it. Macro photography is no exception - it requires a good eye for composition and form. If you are brand new to photography you may find that your photos are better than they were before, but they may lack the crisp quality you can find on most user groups. If this is the case, then spending time getting to know the lens and macro photography can help, as a good lens can only carry you so far unless you work on improving your skill.
I was a little skeptical of this technological solution to my IR repeater problem, but man, this thing absolutely works as advertised. With the addition of the 3-eye cable, I was able to move all of my components out of my home theater and into another room. And for it to sell at this price...well, that's just icing on the cake.
I did some research and read a lot of reviews before choosing the Adventure 7 backpack. I wanted a pack that would fit my Nikon D100, an extra lens or two, flash, filters, etc, for an upcoming day hike. The pack performed admirably. It is comfortable to wear, and held the gear I needed it to hold. Like others who have written reviews, I did not purchase the extra tripod straps; I slipped my tripod into one of the side pockets and tied it to the top loop.Pros: Comfortable, flexible positioning of dividers makes it easy to load, great to carry through airports (as other reviewers have said, it doesn't scream "CAMERA BAG! STEAL ME!" like some other bags do) The top compartment is a little cozy, but has enough room for a lunch, and the basics for a day hike.Cons: None for my purposes. If you are a real die-hard and have tons of equipment, this bag will be too small. The top compartment is a little small, but was adequate for my needs.
This was finally the unit that I needed. I worked with a few other "repeater/extender/equalizer" products that were passive and not good enough to push my signal over the 150ft double cat 5e->HDMI runs. I was about to give up but when I hooked this unit up I had glorious HD. I believe the thing that helps this unit is that is active and powered (this make a huge difference).I would recommend this over other products
I have had my Midland 74200 for about a year now. It is a superb weather/alert radio that is easy to use and programmable to virtually anywhere. Midland has a Website that you can look-up specific numeric codes even for the most remote of areas.The reception seems fine; however, I did have poor reception in one area of the Chesapeake Bay (Deale, MD).You should be pleased with this unit.
I was skeptic about buying an HDMI cable for less than $3, I was thinking is it poor quality? When you see the same cable for over $70 at retail stores, I figured why not, and I gave it a shot. The truth is the cable works the same as your $70, cable. It was plug and play, no problems. If I need another HDMI cable, this is where I'll get it.
Perfect size for a SD card. I use it in my Pentax K-x and haven't had any problems whatsoever in over 3 months of use.Data transfer to and from the card is a snap. I have taken multiple videos and sequence photo shooting (at max resolution) and I haven't had any loss of quality whatsoever.It is a really great value at the asking price, so why pay more for an expensive card?
I got one of these off of ebay for less then 20 dollars shipped. While I only have had it for one day it doesn't seem to be such a bad mouse. The trackball rolls on metal rollers which is nice as they will last for awhile. I am running it under linux and am using a 24 inch screen. I use the xset command to adjust the acceleration and sensitivity. So far it works very well.This trackball is as large as the kensington expert mouse so there is lots of room for your hand to rest on it. Mine is in white, I would like to get another one in black.
The bag seems to be well made and it has lots of pockets and compartments. The dividers in the main compartment are easily moved to accommodate different sized lenses and accessories. There is even a compartment that fits my netbook computer.
If your aperture is already at the max of usually 22, and you still want a slightly longer exposure time to show the motion of the leaves or such, this works. I got a set of ND's from different manufacturers up to a factor of 1000. Very useful tools for the artistic photographer.
My car cassette deck was not working properly until I cleaned it with this product and now it works wonderfully!
The first person to review this item must not have known what he was doing. True, there is no software, but if he'd of read the instructions, he would've seen that you must press the Scroll Lock twice to switch between machines. It switches very quickly with no delay and is pretty reliable. I've purchased many of these for my company and only had to replace a few. As far as sharing "other" USB devices, it's not made for that. Only share keyboard, video, mouse (KVM), and sound with it.
For the price, this set simply can't be beat. I own two other sets of cans--some Sony MDR's that are around $100 and some AKG K240 MKII's that go for about $200. While this set is a bit lacking in the bass compared to the other two, I find for everyday listening I enjoy them just fine.I spend most of the day on my headphones at my office, so I wanted a pair I could leave here without worrying, and more importantly--a pair that was comfortable for long listening sessions. This set is very lightweight, and the cups fit all the way around your ears (not on top like many), and I was very pleased to find I can wear these all day without any discomfort.If these were ever lost, I would definitely buy another set--at $20 they're a steal.
Yes it costs more then a cheap home office ADF model, but the difference in quality speed and performance is massive. The people in the office call it the Cadillac of scanners, and considering the other scanner is a pretty decent Visioneer that is saying something. The software works amazingly well. The dot matrix is cool, and it really does 12 pages per minute even at settings you probably might even use.
Your first purchase after buying a DSLR should be a cleaning kit. The cost is relatively low and it might seem like an unnecessary component if the DSLR has anti-dust features but it is an essential part of your kit. I wish I had spent the small sum of money right after I brought my Pentax *ist DL rather than waiting in agony for a number of days for the cleaning kit to arrive (Micro-Tools did ship it very quickly).The reason you should buy one of these kits is that every DSLR is going to eventually need to be cleaned. Even those that have anti-dust features still cannot completely eliminate dust on the sensor and in the sensor cavity. A kit like this is essential because the blower has a filter on the intake so that you do not blow more dust into the body. I tried using a can of compressed air but it did not work properly, the high temperature changes it creates can be dangerous, and bursts of fluid can come out and hit the sensor. Thankfully, even though I made the sensor much dirtier trying these alternative methods I was able to clean it back to 100% with this kit. The included instructions were precise and to the point. The kit has enough supplies to be used for hundreds of cleanings (remember, quite often all you'll need to do is blow off the sensor with the rocket).In short, this kit is an excellent value that includes everything you need to maintain your DSLR sensor. The pads and fluid also work well for cleaning lenses. This might sound like an over board review but it rescued me after trying alternative cleaning methods. For the price, you can't go wrong and there is no need to risk damaging your sensor when a kit like this is easily within reach of every DSLR user.
I purchased my zune about two weeks ago. I've had no problems at all.All my MP3s & WMAs are ripped from CD or "borrowed" from back in the old napster days, so I really had no problems dealing with DRM. For the past year or so, I've been using Yahoo Unlimited to stream on-demand music, so I had no reason to buy the tracks... thus no complaints about compatibility there either.On to the Zune software. No real complaints there. I enjoy the Zune Pass. I will probably pay for it once my trial is up. I would like to see some kind of "radio" or genre jukebox feature in the future.I love that there are already hacks for the Zune. Most aren't very useful to me, but it still fun to try them out.All in all, the Zune is very much a solid entry into the media player market.
We think this speaker system has great sound and is very easy to carry around. The only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is the odd decision to include a storage bay, but not make it big enough to hold the power brick. So now if you need to bring the power cord, you have to worry about two things. I don't think it would have been very difficult to make the storage bay a little bigger, the brick a little smaller, to make it even more convenient. Still highly recommended!!!
I had the wiredless router plus wusb11 install for 30 min., and it were good no problems never had any downtime or stop connect.My sys are SBCyahoo dsl, AMD 1gh, Intel 633Cel.The Intel at next room that why I need that Wusb11. So far so good. I recommended.
paid around $5.00 with shipping. works perfectly with my xbox 360 on my hdtv. arrived one day prior to the estimated date.
I bought The Flip with high hopes that I, technologically challenged, would be able to use it with ease and have quality video and my hopes were answered. The Flip Video Camcorder is the best lil camcorder out there. It plugs right into my USB port, I can make movies, I can upload easily to YouTube and it runs on AA's! I have had no problems and have taken over 180 hours of video so far, in the three short weeks I've had my new baby. I highly recommend this video recorder and have been screaming, "BUY THIS" to all of my friends!
I just love it!This is the best way to get a fine SACD player if you can't spend too much.And this ain't no cheap sound you get from it.The disc tray is unique. It's not common to get a 5 disc tray where you can put cd, sacd and DVD.You can play DTS-CD and DVD Audio, try them...
I was unsure if I should have purchased the FL-50 but this flash is very powerful and does all I need. I love the ability to bounce and swivel the flash. I do think it takes a little longer to recharge than I had expected, but that may be due to the batteries I use. Regardless it was only a relevant issue once or twice over the holidays when I was madly taking photos of kids on Christmas day.
Plenty of room for my Creative Zen Nano player, ear buds and spare battery. I only wish for something other than BLACK! It is easy to misplace.
This product replaced the original one which did not work after 3 years,the replacement has difficulty working under certain light conditions.
A good webcam with clear picture for videos.Would recommend this to other people.
I bought the RM-V402 on the chance that it might just work and save me from shelling out the funds to buy a fully programmable remote.All of my Home Theatre components were programmed using the codes supplied except for my Samsung HDTV tuner... which is the heart of my system (I get 30 or so great off the air HDTV sub channels for no monthly fee... perfect for me since I don't need hundreds of channels)I called Sony's help line and spoke to several robot-like persons who tried to help me but didn't understand the concept of "off the air" HDTV... they kept trying to convince me that I had either a cable or SAT box. In any event, after several attempts of searching for a code, they eventually concluded that for my system, I would have to get a teaching remote which can learn the HDTV Tuner functionality from my other remotes. I will try this next, but may be putting off the inevitable fully programmable unit.Also, please note... Don't throw away your old remotes. The RM-V402 will only control the main functions...
I am very disatisfied, the owner cancelled my order!!!! I was to have this item before collge started and the seller cancelled at the last minute, the whole deal seemed pretty shady from the beginning!!!
I'm a composer, and need accurate sound reproduction of my recorded symphonic work. This is my second THX-rated PC speaker system. The prior one was an Altec Lansing 4.1 system. Compared to the Altec Lansing, the Logitech Z-5500 is just fine.I should mention that, even though Amazon.com indicated three to five weeks for delivery, I received the speakers in about a week and a half.
Samsung HT-X250T DVD Home Theater SystemWe have a 50" plasma Samsung and while the TV is great, especially on HD, the sound is not impressive. We own some BOSE products and we really like the sound that BOSE provides. I had my mind set to get a BOSE system and was primarily looking at the BOSE 3-2-1 Series II. However the user reviews were middle of the road. I then began to look on this site for 5 star rated systems and was impressed by the reviews on the Samsung HT-x250. We decided to give it a shot and am I ever glad we did.The system has a sleek modern style which we like and fits well with the Samsung TV. Installation was a breeze. Color coded speaker connections really help you to sail right through installation. I've never owned a home theater system before but I had this one up and running in half an hour and I was taking my time.I can use the universl remote for both the TV and the Home Theater System.Now for the important part. This system just delivers unbelievable sound for the price. I can't imagine why anyone would need a better system. For the first test run I put in "Saving Private Ryan" and watched the D-day beach invasion scene. The sound was out of this world. I have this set up in a fairly small room but I feel certain it would work just as well in a larger room,perhaps better because you turn the volume up a little more. When my wife went out this evening I cranked this puppy up to see what it would do. I got it as loud as I could stand it and couldn't detect any distortion.You can adjust the volume on the center speaker as well as the balance between the right and left speakers, both front and back. However I'd like to have a little more sound from the rear speakers and I haven't been able to find a way to increase their volume. Now of course I have not read the owners manual so there may be a way to do this. God forbid I actually ask for help with this.If your looking for a reasonably price Home Theater System I think you'd be very pleased with this choice. Good looks, ease of installation and killer sound.
I purchased this over the CowboyStudio light tent because it included a DVD. The instructional DVD did not have much useful information. Most of the tips were geared for people who have absolutely no experience with lighting or photography. Other than that, it works great so far. In hindsight, I probably would have purchased a less expensive light tent.
These are not red and blue color coded like the picture shows. They dont even have black and red like most fiber patch cables. They are uncolored so you get to trace the length of the cable to figure out which is xmit and which is receive. Aggravating.
I have sd, minisd, and microsd cards and was looking for a compact reader the size of a thumb drive. I lost the adapter to the minisd card and most readers require sd adapters. mini, micro and regular sd cards can be used without adapters with this. instruction manual is confusing about which way the cards should face when inserted (facing up or facing down). microsd faces the opposite of minisd with the logos facing outwards.I was hoping I could use this as a keychain but some genius at Sandisk put the strap connector on the cap which wouldn't be able to support the weight of the reader.
My Dad bought me one of these for christmas a couple years ago. Since then we've shared a few cups of coffee in the blind and decoys, the coffee is always hot through the whole day. The quick pour cap is easy to unscrew with gloves on and the top makes a perfect cup. It's worked out so good I'm gettting him one for christmas this year.
Had been using another wireless keyboard and mouse for a couple of years, but it did not work well in a dual computer setup with a switch box. This new keyboard uses a single USB connection for both the keyboard and mouse. I coupled it with a Zonet 2 port Mini USB to USB KVM Switch. The results have been terrific. No problem switching between computers. The keyboard and mouse work well and crisply with each computer no matter how many times I switch between them during work sessions.
I like rechargable better but only batters are in the headphones and they last a long time great for the money
I like the slim design of this belt clip to go along with my Razr phone. It is the perfect size for carrying the phone on a belt. Does not swivel freely like other cheap clips. Very nice product.
THIS IS THIS THE MOST USER FRIENDLY REMOTE EVER. THIS IS MY SECOND ONE. FIRST ONE PERFORMED GREAT FOR FOUR YEARS ON MY 72" SAMSUNG DLP, HARMON KARDON RECEIVER, PANASONIC BLUE RAY, AND COMCAST CABLE BOX. VERY HARD TO FIND. I THINK IT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. GREAT PRICE AT AMAZON. EASY TO PROGRAM VIA ON-LINE WITH A COMPUTER.
I purchased the 0900-59 model. After about a year of use, it exploded while I was plugging it in. Sparks and smoke everywhere. Fortunately I got it unplugged and turned off before it hurt anyone, but I no longer trust this manufacturer.
With "Nikon" on the product what would you expect except excellent quality and service. This lens lives up to its name.
Excellent product - just plug it in and start using it. Shipping was very fast also.
Works great! cheap and simple and lets me play my mp3 player through my car which only has a cassette and CD player. Cord doesn't seem super durable but it should be fine as long as you don't abuse it.
If you have the address it works great, but if you dont know the exact city that it is located then it seems next to impossible to find a location. While searching for a ski resort in new york i didnt know the city that it was located so i entered search nationwide setting from there the only places that showed up were aspen colorado and vail. Once i finally got the city name it showed right up. Overall works great if you have all of the info already but good luck trying to find something new and the poi database sucks if are not in a big city.
Works inconsistently and we had some trouble installing it to get it to perform. Finally, though, it connected properly. Still has a little glitch (phone chirping) but we put up with it.
I bought this for my daughter for her birthday. It takes great video up close but is nearly worthless for anything over a few feet.. which I wish I had known before I bought it, since it was mainly to be used at ball games and band concerts.It is very easy to use, and is a nice size.. I would be much happier with it if it had more distance capability.
I will never buy a router without antenna's again. We live in a two story house and my router is on the second floor in my home office. This was the first router I ever purhased 7 years ago. When it quit working I could not find it in stores so I let several computer repair people talk me into a wireless router without an antenna. They told me they worked just as good. WRONG!! It had very weak if any signal on 1st floor. My brother had the same problem and he found the LINKSYS WRT54G on line, thank goodness. You must have antenna's to extend the signal throughout your house if on multiple floors, it must get thru walls, etc. Great router, I now have full signal wherever I go in our house, which is approx 3200 sq ft.
I picked up this unit after a lot of researching and I've been very happy with it. The one-touch dubbing is very easy to use. I do have one warning though: most 2 hour tapes recorded at SP are actually from 2:00 to 2:06 long which means that you will lose that extra time. One Touch dubbing on SP will run EXACTLY 2:00. It may not seem like a big deal but there might be important family events on that last bit of tape. The solution? Fast-Forward through the tape to get the exact time on the tape. Hook up an external VCR and use the Flexible Recording option. After using this method you will get everything from the tape on to the DVD. The Flexible Recording option does not appear to be available with the one-touch dubbing feature so that's why you need to connect an external unit. There was some confusion on exactly how the Flexible Recording option worked when I called Panasonic. Their explanation did not agree with the one in the manual. It seems to record at SP and still get 2:06 on the DVD, at least that's what the tape stats indicate at the end. Also, if your TV does not have the right connectors on the back you can get around that with a $25.00 RF convertor. All in all, a great unit for saving all those home movies on tape to DVD. I highly recommend it!
It's no different from the new one. Just Wayyyyyy Cheaper. Remember to hold your stop/reset button for a couple of seconds to get rid of the alarm.
I was able to find the original, non-B version of these headphones on Ebay and bought them to compare to the Bose QC 2.0 which I own. I got the AT phones for half the price of Bose. The noise cancellation is indeed superior to the QC 2.0 model, anyway. I had a desk fan blowing air and the TV on and the AT eliminated virtually all sound from the fan and muffled voices on the TV a bit better than the Bose. It's no wonder AT had to discontinue the original ATHANC7 model and come out with the 'B' version, as I believe they beat Bose at their own game (Bose sued them over patent infringement).Audio quality is very good for noise cancellation headphones and is on a par with the Bose, but without the bass heavy sound. I have heard the Bose QC headphone model before the 1.5 and after the 2.0 (the model that sits on the ears) and I did not like the heavy, muddy sound and overemphasis on bass. High and mid range is much nicer on the AT. Audio volume on the AT headphones is about a notch above my Bose 2.0s. In other words, if I switch to the Bose I need to turn up the volume on my CD player by one notch to achieve the equivalent level of sound. The ATs are a bit more sensitive to input or at least are set up with more gain at default settings.I have no issues with inadequate bass. If you use Panasonic portable CD players, they all have an X-Bass or H-Bass setting on the equalizer which I use as default and bass is more than adequate.The con with the ATs is that they do leak sound more than the Bose, so they are not the best choice in an office environment with other workers close by. But on an airplane, it's not an issue.As for the construction of the headphones, they do look a bit classier than the Bose. The headphone band adjustment has more audible detents than the Bose 2.0 and is a bit more sturdier overall. I kinda hate the Bose since when people see you wearing them on a plane they roll their eyes and think you are a yuppy or some Ivy League lawyer, whereas the AT is more discreet since most people don't know about them. The carrying case is a bit bigger than the Bose but still plenty of room in the handbag I use to carry my netbook and CD player on the plane.If you are seeking the best noise cancelling headphones out there for use on airplanes, look no further than the original non-B version of the ATHANC7s. If you are lucky, you might still find one new on Ebay, but they are getting rare.
Very nice, I could not have gotten a better deal anywhere. i i i i i i i i i
Well its not bad at all! I was sure it would be a piece of junk, coming as a promotion with the Leatherman tools, but it focuses nicely, has a diopter for getting both eyes focused, and is clear.The focus mechanism is OK. I was able to pretty easily get that single round view you get when looking through a pair of binoculars.Not much else to add.
I recently bought a new notebook computer with built in wi-fi so to take advantage of that feature needed a wi-fi router. This one was the best option, the price is good and does really well its job. Allows you to share your DSL with 4 physically connected PCs and up to 99 wireless devices, so i plugged my desktop computer on it and paired my laptop. Now i have a home network, allowing me to print documents without the printer phisically connected to the notebook, use the desktop computer as a backup (just in case) by syncing documents and play games online. The speed as good as being phisically connected to the DSL modem, so you can make skype videcalls flawlessly
The manufacturer published a new version of the Apple Mac software November 2, 2010 and it installs correctly and functions fine on the Intel based Macs running OS10.6 (Snow Leopard). Upon booting a custom menu pops up allowing you to login with a fingerprint swipe, a password, or both. The scanner recognizes my fingers first swipe every time. It's best to register more than one finger incase you get a cut and have to wear a bandage.
Do not get this one if you have an Epson C-80 printer. This will not work. It fits but it is the wrong item.
Unfortunately, I am not writing this review to provide information about this VCR, but rather to ask questions -- and to make a suggestion. The only other review (as of this moment) complains that this deck spits out "old" videotapes and will not go into play or record mode with them. Frankly, as somebody who knows a little about video recording, I find such a situation hard to believe -- and I think that explains Panasonic's attitude when faced with the other reviewer's complaint.Sure, maybe it happened as reported -- but the first thing that came to mind is that the only time I've ever had VCRs "spit out" tapes is in one or the other of two situations, and I am guessing about a possible third:1) If you try to go into Record mode on a tape that is missing its "record protection" tab (lower left corner of every VHS cassette ever made), the tape deck WILL NOT record (that's the point of having the protection!) and most decks will eject the cassette. If you want to record on such a tape, all you need to do is put a bit of sticky tape over the hole where the write-protect tab *used* to be. One must make sure that the tape is applied tightly and does not "give" a lot when pressed on, because that is what the VCR checks for. (I usually use cellophane tape, because duct tape really is too thick and sticky).2) If the tape happens to be fully "wound" -- that is, if you are at end of the 120th minute of a 120-minute tape -- the deck can't possibly go forward, now can it? So it will stop whatever you're trying to do, and some models may well eject the tape. Most of the decks I've ever owned give me an error message instead, but ejection could be a possibility.3) If a tape is so old that its reels and other internal parts jam up, and stop the tape from moving, the VCR might well go into stop mode and eject it -- mostly to prevent damage to the tape or to itself. Frankly, IF the deck does such a thing, that's a heck of a great feature. No more tapes unspooling inside the deck or jamming the eject mechanism. But this scenario is purely a guess. It's one of the three "sensible" reasons why a deck might refuse to playback ANY regular VHS tape.WHY would I go to the trouble of looking for alternative explanations? Because the reviewer said, quite clearly, that the deck was tested fully as soon as it was brought home. Well, if it passed those tests in October, there is no explanation I can think of that would explain the anomalies that were reported in December! If the deck started ejecting ALL tapes, that's one thing, and it would require repair -- but that is *not* what the reviewer reported.Again, there is no functional difference between tapes manufactured in 1985 and those from 2005. The later tapes should -- in general -- be somewhat better, and of course they won't suffer as much from dropout or problems with transport.But I've owned 5 or 6 different VCRs, and although some may not play back older tapes as well as others, there simply is no mechanism I know of for ejecting tapes based on their age. There is no REASON for a tape deck to do such a thing, and perhaps most importantly, there is no way for any VCR to tell that a tape is "old" or "new!" The standard for regular VHS tapes has not changed in all these years, especially for playback.So it would be nice if somebody with knowledge of this deck would write a review to explain what's going on. Hope this information is helpful, in the meantime.
Given its very inexpensive price, this mouse has good features for the money. No batteries required. That's always a good thing.
I'm happy with this product, I think that in the future I will buy the ink in this place again.
When we moved into our new house the structured wiring box was a total "rat nest" of wires. Using this I was able to bring order to an otherwise messy situation. It works well, installation is a snap, and I recommend it! Your security dialer plugs into it and will take over the phone connection just as it should.
I have several of these PVRs and find the pictures they output to be superior to anything else I have tried. They are easy to install in a machine; however, sometimes their drivers with Windows Vista Media Center need a little tweaking. Also, a warning -- if you are running Windows Vista and have more than 3GB of total memory (RAM + video card memory) in your system, this card will not work. Hauppauge has said that it's released driver updates for this issue on it's other newer PVR cards (HVR 1600 and 1800MC) but not for this particular card (and they say they have no plans to do so). If you're using this card in a Windows XP machine or a Windows Vista machine with 3GB of total system memory or less, it is a great deal. However, I'm not sure this would be the best choice of card for a gamer or power user, as I'm sure they'd have more than 3GB of total system memory. For myself, I've decided to keep these cards and limit my RAM to 2GB and my video card to 768MB.
I received the 670 as a birthday present. I have a Samsung TV, Xbox 360, Onkyo Receiver and a Philips DVD player. I'm also hoping to add other devices such as a HD satellite service and a DVR (Tivo). Since this device handles up to 15 devices, I should not have a problem.I simply wanted a way for my family to be able to use the TV without having to conduct a 3 day seminar on how to switch all the settings so they could watch the movie "CARS" or play a video game. With this remote, my little ones can play a game or watch tv with one simple button push.I have never owned a universal remote but I am so impressed with how easy this software is to use. I entered my device model numbers in to the software after I installed it and presto - it configures everything for you. However, it also allows you to tweak the settings as well. I had to do this as I listen to CD's on my DVD player and my DVD player automatically turns on my TV (anynet+). When this happens, the remote does not know the TV is on so it can't turn it off. One simple setting and I was good to go.I highly recommend this device. Works for the entire family!!Note: When you open the software on your computer it connects to the Logitech website to download all the possible devices, etc. However, when one of these servers is down you will get an error like the following:Invalid procedure call or argument /EasyZapper/New/ProcLogin/Start.asp, line 133To fix this, you simply need to close down the application (including the system tray icon) and try again. You may need to try several times. I'm sure this is relatively rare but it happened to me the first time I loaded the software.
I received this lens for Christmas(was asked what I wanted and I said this lens) and so far the image quality is outstanding. I know this lens is a little bit older than say the Tamron 17-50 and several other Canon lenses that I checked out (including the new Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS) that, like this lens are made more for the DSLRs, but this one won out due to the great reviews that I've read that say that the optics in this lens compare with the L Series Canon lenses and after vewing the results I can see why. With a f/2.8 it's an extrememly fast zoom lens especially in low-light situations. The price.... roughly $290.00 is terrific for a lens of this quality. My advise .... don't hesitate buying this lens!
Purchased these binos to take to a music festival. They were incredible. Lightweight, clear image, smooth zoom, worked well both at night and in the daytime, I couldn't be happier. Best small binos I've ever owned. HIghly recommended.
I bought this product for my windows 7 PC, and windows vista business for my laptop. DOESN`T WORK with this OS. I think that Linksys MUST launch the W 7 drivers so it could be possible to work with.... Overall one star
This kit is simply two brackets that you mount to the side of a 3.5" drive (usually a hard drive, but it will work for any 3.5" - like an appropriately-sized floppy drive or card reader) to allow it to fit into a 5.25" bay in your case (where the optical CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives fit). It also includes the appropriate screws.This is a handy thing to have if you have run out of 3.5" bays and have a 5.25" bay to spare or, as in my case, you have a hard drive with an adaptor sticking out of the back that prevents it from being mounted in your case's 3.5" bays. (I own aCooler Master Elite Mid Towerand the 3.5" drives are inserted from the side rather than the front or back, so my IDE drive with a SATA converter on the back won't fit.)There are no instructions included, but if you need instructions on how to assemble this, you really have no business cracking open your computer's case.One feature I love is that rather than screw holes to mount screws into the 3.5" drive there is a slot that is about 2" long, so you can choose how far forward or back the drive will fit into the bay. It's a simple design but a very profound difference in practice.
I purchased this bag after reading a lot of reviews and I am very happy with it. After a week of use I did replace the metal clips on the front (I cut them off and replaced them with a couple of small black screwgate carabiners). The carabiners are much easier to open when I want to get to my equipment quickly and the screwgates are nice when I am traveling in crowded places and want to keep my equipment extra secure.All in all it's a great bag and I'm sure I'll be using it for many, many years...
I purchased this 'bookshelf' stereo as a Christmas present along with a Bose Wave System ($500). Bose has a 30 day 'performance' warranty so I was eager to compare the sound. All I can say is that for $129 I am impressed. I am returning the BOSE today. I like the look and operation of this stereo.
I was excited to receive my HP v40, but unfortunately spent hours trying to get it set up. I constantly had problems with the "Align Print Cartridge" message on the LCD that would not disappear. Unfortunately, the HP Help Center was closed (at 8pm EST) when I started my setup around 10pm - and I was up past midnight trying to resolve the set up difficulty myself to no avail. As it turned out, after making a couple calls to Technical Support at my expense the next day, it was determined that I had a defective print cartridge. You would think that by now, HP would have enough experience that a set up message would indicate such a problem. But instead, during my setup I received a message that said my computer might not meet the minimum requirements - which turned out to be incorrect and almost caused me to send the unit back.Anyway, I needed to pick up a color cartridge which took me another hour of time and a cost of [money]. Although I apparently will receive a color replacement cartridge, and the HP v40 now works, this doesn't make up for the inconvenience I went through. And, there are some other issues.The cartridges seem to be on the expensive side with the black cartridge selling at [money], for a total ink replacement of [money]. The USB caable is not included which is an added cost and may require an extra trip - and this is the only way you can hook up this device. It doesn't take parrallel or serial cables. The modem is 14.4 vs. 33.6 with competitive makes, and the metal holder for sheets used with the auto feeder is unattractive and has some functional issues. Although less important, the printing on the display panel has some inconsistencies that take away from its appearance and there is no built in handset. Although HPs tech support is good, HP skimped on some corners with this unit and their defective cartridge policy needs improvement. Doing it again, I'd probably take a closer look at the new Brother machine.
I thought it was snagless when I bought it but I was looking at a lot of cables so probably my fault there. Nice relief fins just aft of the connector but that locking tab is just scraming to be ripped of if you are mucking with the wire or trying to pull it out of a bundle.
It works like a top! Thank you for making it available to me.
I need to get a flash and I figure any flash was better than the stock one I had on my Canon Rebel so I purchase what I could afford.This worked out great.I just don't like the fact that I had to keep on buying batteries for the darn thing.
I recieved this MP3 player for Christmas about a year ago. I have really enjoyed this player. It has a fairly good battery life although I would recommend you invest in some rechargeable AAA's. Music is easy to upload with Windows Media Player, or simply using the drag-and-drop method straight from your computer. It comes with a plastic case that you fit over the player and that is a really nice feature. The radio transmitter is great and gets amazing reception.The earbuds that came with it lasted for about 2-3 months and then one ear went out. I used them that way for about 8 months and then the other ear finally went out. I would get this player (since it's a great value) and invest in some noise cancelling earbuds.I also have never been able to get the "playlist" feature to work on the player... I still can't figure that one out.Overall, I would definetly recommend this player. It's a great player for the price and does a good job.
I used the 'Compatibility charts' on Lowepro's website to find the case that would best fit my Canon Powershot A540. The case is of good construction, well padded, and not as heavy or cumbersome as I would have expected. The camera fits inside snugly with enough room for a change of batteries below or next to the camera. The zipper could be smoother, but I consider that a nit-pick. Overall, it is a very good product that I would buy again.
I am really glad we decided to make this purchase, because I could not be any happier with a product. We have used this for several functions and the music quality and sound is awesome! I can use it with my ipod and my Iphone. The only thing I dont like about using it with my iphone is that the interference from the phone comes through the speakers. It doesnt happen all the time, but it can still be a bother. Other than that I have no complaints!
bought this to replace the power cord on a speaker system we use for Cub Scout Meetings. This works like a charm :-)
I bought the same pair years ago and I've loved them ever since. I hate having headphones in my ears because they become really uncomfortable after a little while but with these I can listen to anything for hours. The sound isn't as great but it helps remind me that I shouldnt listen to music with my volume too high.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The SanDisk SDSM-128-A10 SmartMedia 128MB, like most 128MB cards, will store on average 142 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 106 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 64 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 51 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 40 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
Based on the website description "Use your cigarette-lighter outlet to charge any devices that can rely on USB for power! This adapter can charge 2 USB devices simultaneously. This adapter is a DC to DC power transfer device, it can provide for a 7.5W dc output with constant voltage source", I think it should be 5V 1.5A output. But when I received it. I am surprised with its lable 5V 0.5A. I think they send me a wrong item. At the first, I made a negative feed back and I tried to contact the seller to solve it. And they promised "We are sorry we might send you the wrong item. We do have several models about this item. Dont worry: we will try our best to help, please let us know whether you want us to send again as replacement (entirely at our cost) or just issue full refund.(you don't need ship the item back to us) Once again apologize for the inconvenience, and look forward to hearing from you soon and we will send replacement/refund straight away.Once again apologize for the inconvenience, and look forward to hearing from you soon and we will send replacement/refund straight away. BTW: Could you please remove the feedback for us first? cause negative feedback will affect our seller metrics and will drop down our sales' You can remove feedback by below link:https://www.amazon.com/gp/feedback/view-all-feedback A list of all of the feedback left by you will display. Click the ""Remove"" link next to the feedback you would like to remove Thanks for your help. " But when I removed the feedback and wanna make a refund from him. The seller made a lot of reasons to escapte his promise.I think the seller is very dishonest and is cheating me.It is so cheap that I donot wanna waste my time on the seller and this rubbish product.
This photoframe has the best image quality I have seen of the photoframes I looked at. The new controls are easier to use than previous models. The only fault is that we could not get it to work with our Mac computer even though I thought the product info said it was compatible. We had to use a PC which worked fine. Also, for as much as the product costs it did not come with an instruction manual so there was no easy way to troubleshoot why the photoframe was not working with our Mac. All that being said, it is still the best photoframe I have come across.
This cable works just fine. It's sturdy and just works. There's no reason to pay for a more expensive cable.
Nice, gold plated tips and strong cord. Came with covers on the heads and wrapped individually, always a plus. Good deal for the buy
Some college football stadiums do not allow backpacks of any kind (even backpacks that are obviously camera backpacks) into their venues. This bag passes the "8.5 x 11" bag size restriction at some of those stadiums, and it still has room for an extra lens. As always, the Lowepro quality is superb.
couldn't find this ink cartridge in stores, price for ink is ridiculous, but it's a have to have. it came when promised so I'm happy
this amp rocks i got it on 2 12s in my jeep and it pounds i would recomend this amp to anyone.
Inexpensive and works fine as best I can tell. More marketing would get it 5 stars.
OK. This is VERY important. This unit does NOT output a real sine-wave when on DC power. The output is a chopped up "sine-wave" which drops to zero volts many times over a single wavelength. This unit does NOT play nicely with most furnace or pellet stove blowers, certainly not my 1/6 HP blower on my Lennox furnace. NOWHERE IN THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION does it say that the output on DC power is a "PWM sine wave output". However, if you go to the Tripp Lite website, find this product and go to the specifications tab, this is what you will find:LINE POWER (AC): Maintains 120V nominal sine wave output from line power source. INVERTER POWER (AC): Maintains PWM sine wave output voltage of 120 V AC (+/-5%).Freaking great. So much for "clean, computer grade power". That is a load of B.S., honestly. If I had known, for even a second, that this unit didn't output a real sine wave, I would have purchased something else. Apparently, you have to get theTRIPP LITE APS1012SW 1000 Watt 12 Volt Inverter / Charger Pure Sine Wave 120 Volt 4A/40A Hardwireat approximately TRIPLE the cost to get a real sine wave output on DC power. So now I'm stuck with this thing, as I bought this thing, then researched batteries, then got that, then tested the setup out on stuff besides my furnace, then had to modify the wiring to/from my furnace by cutting it and putting an outlet in one box, and a power cord in another, so I could insert this setup in between furnace and mains power, and thus it's been more than 30 days. Nor will Tripp Lite help me, as it "clearly" says in the specifications that this is a PWM output on DC power. They will allow me to trade up to the 1012SW if I pay the difference in RETAIL prices.So, yippee. Just dandy. If you buy this, make sure that you test it out within the return time on the actual equipment you want to backup power. And if you have a pellet stove, chances are it won't work according to what the Tripp Lite representative told me.[EDIT]***FIVE STARS TO AMAZON CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!***So I called Amazon mainly to tell them that they should add the PWM output on DC info to the product page, but also with the slim hope that they might be able to do something for me. And they WERE able to do something for me! I couldn't be more pleased with Amazon. This is precisely why I always try to buy from Amazon when I can![/EDIT]
This is a very nice, compact cd/dvd case. It doesn't weigh very much and doesn't take up much space. It protects your discs securely and doesn't scratch them while inside. Keep in mind, though, 24 is NOT very many discs, but it happened to be what I required.
I was going back and forth between this and the Samsung5053 but this Panasonic turned out to be the right choice. I believe the tv arrived in 5 or 6 days and while the delivery guys from Eagle were working fast to get out of my apt., they did a fine job. I have had it 2 weeks now and still find myself messing around with the settings here and there(esp the color temp). There are some reviews that say to put the television on certain settings for the best quality, but in the end it all comes down to what looks good to you. Though where my settings are now are not that far off from where people say to put it.Some people write of a little humming coming from the tv, but let me clear things up by saying you can only hear it if the tv is muted or the volume is barely on. Watching baseball games and Planet Earth on this tv blows my mind and not for one second do I regret this purchase.
The DVD player gives a crisp clear picture with no poor decompression artifacts (pixilation). The remote control has all necessary functions but is slightly less than intuitive. The USB drive works fine but is a little slow to access. I bought this player to watch fan subs of anime and the player has yet to deliver an episode that I can easily view from the USB. The picture playback function works great though. The firmware i hope is upgradeable for better support of video files. I have seen an identical model on my friends high definition TV running with the HDMI cables and upscaling turned on. Simply beautiful picture. All around a good player but left me wanting in my very specific need.
The ear buds stay seated in my ear canal and never slip out. They are not uncomfortable using for long periods of time. The flexible metal wire in the cord near the ear buds easily conforms to the curvature of the ear to help keep the earbuds in place. The sound is great. It is as if I am listening to my music all over again because of the the range these ear buds offer. I'm hearing parts of the song I never heard before. Noise canceling is sufficient enough as well. Most ambient noise from airplane, to TV and normal conversation are for the most part blocked. My only complaint is the length of the cord, its too short. Another 6 to 12 inches would have been perfect. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase.
it's a cable and i Plugged and played my surround system. It should work forever unless a volcano wipes out
compr&eacute; esta HP hace m&aacute;s o menos 4 a&ntilde;os. En ese tiempo costaba la cuarta parte que la Nikon top de su tiempo (4 megapixeles).Todos los comentarios que indican hoy son ciertos, pero desde las exigencias de hoy. Creo que debe evaluarse y exigirsele a est&aacute; camara en funci&oacute;n de la tecnolog&iacute;a de su tiempo.Actualmente, est&aacute; camara la usa mi hija de 6 a&ntilde;os.Para incrementar su desempe&ntilde;o recomiendo:1. utilizar baterias E3 de Energizer (titanium)esto permite seg&uacute;n mi experiencia un incremento en 6 veces aprox la durabilidad de la carga.2. Comprar soporte y lentes de dc pro para ampliar el rango de imagen, filtrar la luz y tener un mejor zoom optico.3. Comprar una memory stick de 256mb esto permitir&aacute; ampliar el n&uacute;mero de fotos de mejor resoluci&oacute;n de 12 a 350 aprox.)4. utilizar un editor de imagenes que permita mejorar la resoluci&oacute;n de las fotos, colores, contraste y brillo, actualmente la mayor&iacute;a tiene esta funcionalidad.5. evitar el uso de flash que es muy pobre y consume mucha energia.6. definitvamente, como muchas camaras digitales de su tiempo esta dise&ntilde;ada para:- fotos fijas (sin movimiento)- a dos metros de distancia- de d&iacute;a pero no muy soleado.ventajas del producto:- un muy amigable men&uacute; para el manejo de la camara, para ni&ntilde;os.- precio- resistencia al golpe.- ideal para ni&ntilde;os que recien empiezan.
My husband and I absolutely love this camera. We purchased it for many reasons - but one of them is because we have a baby on the way and wanted digital pictures because it is easier to share via the internet with family members. We are CONSTANTLY commenting on what a great buy this way.... We love our camera! The photos are wonderful quality, and the 3.2MP is perfect for our needs. With a 64MB card, you can take 81 of the largest size pictures, and we haven't needed more than that at one time. It is SO VERY user friendly, and useful in all indoor and outdoor situations. I highly recommend this camera to everyone looking for a great buy!!!
This is a tight cd player, but the only thing that is missing is the heavy bass sound. If you listen to rap music you want that heavy bass but I still recommend this cd player to anybody, its one of the best cd players that I own. If you want cd player that got a heavy bass go copp the Sony DSJ15 Portable CD Walkman.
If you are using SBC Yahoo DSL, don't buy this router. It gave me a very very slow connection, a lot of time no connection at all. And their support don't know what wrong, just gave me some useless answers. The setup took some time and work too.I changed to a Linksys, done everything within 1 minute, and it works very well.
I did not receive this item, but was refunded my payment after waiting for it to ship.???
I typically shoot wedding photography. I use a Canon Rebel XTi with a BG-E3 battery grip and a 580EX flash. A 5D with BG-E4 battery grip, 1.2 85, 1.2 50, 70-200 2.8 IS, 24-70 2.8 and a quantum t5dr flash. This lense is a must have for me. The IS built in works fantastically and allows me to shoot in very low lit situations, such as a church or wedding hall with poor lighting. I can do this by setting my camera so that the ISO is low, the aperture is wider and the shutterspeed is slower. The added IS with the adjustment of these features creates unrivaled clarity, color and quality to every photo. This lense is a fantastic combo of a wide end and telephoto lense and a must have for all photographers, both beginner and advanced. To be honest, when I do a wedding, I usually keep this lense on the whole reception without having to take it off.
This cartridge has a pretty high capacity. I've used it with my CX6400 printer/scanner/copier for the past 3 weeks and it's held through and I still have about 3/4 of the ink left and I've printed a lot of things. Recommended from this site verses a place like Best Buy, who charge $12.99, whereas Amazon charges only $10.79.
Researched before I purchaed. Price was great Arrived on time and we have spent many hours using. It has lived up to our expectations. Would recommend to all.
Not having any experience with binoculars to speak of, or another fairly expensive pair to compare these against, these may actually be 5 star binoculars in this price range. Anyway some descriptions state that the eyepieces are rollup to allow for different eyeglasses. I took rollup to mean you bend the rubber cups up or down, actually they twist up, counter clockwise to move each lens further away and clockwise to make them flush with the unit. Each lens moves as one piece while the rubber eyecup stays as it is.I bought these for my wife to view a football game without having to take off her pretty high prescription(correction) glasses every time she wanted to see something. Now the theory was that the closer the eyes were to the binoculars the better, so the adjustable eyepieces were closed completly and held up against her glasses after the adjustments for the distance between her eyes and the diopter setting were made. This resulted in black spots where she could not see anything where as I could see everything. Moving the adjustable eyepieces out to their maximun distance from the binoculars resulted in her seeing everything and my seeing double images.But my prescription strength is way less than hers and these were just for her to use. Any set of binoculars would have had the same result. I like the fact that the diopter setting can be locked in place, even the focus knob can be locked in place. Both adjust by simply pulling them out toward the eyepieces or pushing them in toward the front to lock them in place.Once we found the combination that worked for her, she could see crystal clear images while wearing her glasses and is very happy with them. I also can see clearly when I change her settings while wearing my glasses. The neck strap for when you are using them is padded, wide and very comfortable. The case is nice and comes with a carrying strap. Lens covers are included for both the front and back . The front ones are attached to the bincculars with rubber rings which you could easily remove if you wanted. All in all a high quality product. There was a little plastic bag with some extra pieces and I still have not figured out what those are for as the instruction booklet does not mention them.
This new-ish ink concept from HP makes GREAT copies and is EASY to install. I should have looked at Amazon.com first ... would have saved trips to five different office supply places, needless wear and tear on my body and my brain, and I would be printing right now instead of leaving feedback. I am thankful for amazon.com EVERY single day of the year!!! (HP products are SWELL, too.)
great prodct easy to install and does a great job i have it holding a 46 inch sharp tv. has alot of fexibilty in the directions it can face.
For me, the package came with only the quick install guide, which tells how to install the card and drivers using the included CD-ROM. That didn't turn out very well. The CD-ROM contains antiquated driver and no TV tuning application! Using the capture program in the CD, I could only see video and no audio. I didn't know what to do.Then after searching the web I found the Hauppage support page with all the latest drivers and the WinTV 2000 application, followed their instructions and now it works great. Great quality hardware, and software.The only thing is they should (if not MUST) include more installation information in the package, or at least tell users where to go to get the latest updates and support.
Got this keyboard in 2009. Still works great. I use this on a computer that uses the TV for a monitor. Works great, no need for a separate mouse. I've recently been wishing this had a number pad so I could use it for work. However, that would make the keyboard too big for what I initially bought it for (sitting on the couch with it) so I can't really knock it for that. Love the orange glow.
I installed these on my boat with this Pyle two channel amp: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HH9FIQ/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00 Together it sounds amazing and crystal clear. I've always loved 3 way speakers and being installed in the helm it gets great lows and crystal clear highs. Definitely a perfect match!
We've purchased about 5 different cassette adapters over the years.... and this is the only one with fantastic sound quality!It's build solidly, should last us a long time, and the audio quality is great -- much better High & Mids than any others we've tried!(The low end is fine too; most adapters do reasonably well with that anyway.)It costs about twice what some of the others do - but well worth it, in our opinion. I ordered two more, one as a spare for us, one for my brother's car.Great product!
Well I bought mine for 130 bucks. It was factory refurbished with 90 day warranty. I'm going to outline all of my issues with it:PROBLEMS- When I first received it, I was amazed at how awesome it looked and felt. But, this player is suppose to be plug and play. My computer system is custom built, and did not pick up the mp3 player. On my mothers Dell, it picked it up immediately. I contacted Support, and they were useless. Worked all week trying to figure it out, then just bought a usb2.0 hub, and now it works fine. I researched this problem a little more and found that it's a common problem with this player.- It is kind of bulky... would have liked it to be smaller- I really don't like the programming on it. You have to go into settings to change shuffle, repeat... eq's... and so forth. Kind of annoying.- Scrolling for songs on this is completely annoying. It is touch-type scrolling, but not as simple and easy as an Ipod. Ipod's is circular while this just up and down. I have over 2,000 songs and it takes forever to get to middle tracks, even when I increase the scroll speed in the settings.THE GOOD- It is fairly cheap...- Works with napster, yahoo unlimited... windows media player playforsure...- The sound is pretty good, earphones are okay...- Comes with a rubber case/skin to protect it
Sound great. They arrived in a tmely manner. They were easy to install. I replaced the tweeters in my truck that had gone bad. These tweeters fit perfectly in my speaker boxes.
I read the reviews on this dvd but went completely against what many had said about dvd's not being read and all that could possibly go wrong. i haven't used this dvd player more than one hundred times and it's mostly on the blink. wasted money.
I came across this product searching for a universal remote to control my rather unique setup. I have two devices (D-Link Media Lounge and Creative Labs Audio Decoder) which pretty much all universals aren't compatable with. All of Logitech's promises for compatability were 100% delivered.The function keys such as "Watch TV" work perfectly turning on necessary devices and changing to correct inputs. This was vital because my girlfriend was clueless with the stack of 4 remotes this replaced.The setup wizard was extremely user friendly and made the initial setup a breeze. This brings me to my only (minor) complaint. The wizard was a little too user friendly in my opinion. I had to customize a couple of the delays between signals to allow time for the television to power up. The software is so user friendly it actually makes editing for the advanced user a nightmare. But with a little work I figured it out, put all my other remotes in the cabinet and haven't used them since.Also, there are much more expensive Harmony models out there, but as far as I can tell, they have the same functionality and compatability as this one. The only difference that I can tell is a flashier casing and color LCD. If that isn't a concern of yours, then this is the remote for you.
I was very satified with the timely delivery and features of the product.
I've owned this receiver for over a month now and it has definitely not let me down. For the price it's offered to the market now a days you get a fine navigator with great features.I must say the Bluetooth connectivity hangs the receiver from time to time, but nothing you cannot bear for such a price. The navigation software is very simple but intuitive. The Spanish text-to-speech directions sound awkward from time to time, but once you get used to how the voice talks, you can manage the directions.As for cons I might say that it lacks a couple of features I've seen in other GPS receivers, such as stop-overs, creating itineraries, rather than routes, and I have not been able to find the "Show my coordinates" option up to now.On the other hand, the pros make it up to you. I have tried it with open source maps for Argentina and it works perfectly well, which the other brand I was talking about does not support. There are open source map projects all over the world, so if you're somewhere Garmin has no official maps for, you might be lucky enough to find one of these around, and still profit of a great gadget.This definitely made up to my decision on buying this unit.
After seeing local box stores with 6' cables for $35 and 10' for $50, a 25' HDMI cable for this price was fantastic! Quick shipping, good customer service, no problems, and the product is exactly what it's supposed to be. My TV and media are a good distance apart, this cable takes care of the problem with no issues whatsoever. I just can't understand why box stores are charging an arm and a leg for this.
This is a great product for the weekend shooter, who is a minimalist, and wants to protect their investment. The cool thing is the low profile and it helps that it is water resistant as well.
We ordered a camcorder online, from another website before our 3 month old was born. It took over a month to get to us, and when it arrived - all the accessories where in the box - BUT NO CAMERA~! Horrified we called - and the company blamed UPS! We waited and waited - and finally just asked for a refund. We decided to wait for this Sony after all the reviews we read online. My husband bought this for Mother's day. This was a breeze through Amazon - and upon opening the box and turning the camera on - we were amazed. The on screen function to navigate is wonderful! Like a digital camera! We put our daughter to bed before I opened the gift. The lights were out. I wanted to film her right away. So I laughed that the camera has Night Vision - and as soon as I said that I looked at the camera and there beside the LCD was a little button for Night Vision (how easy was that!!!) The functions offered on the screen touch are as easy to scroll through as your cell phone!! The playback feature on the screen is as easy to use as recording. The surround sound is a wonderful addition (have read that the blue tooth microphone is wonderful for plays and events!! but a little pricey) We love the all around ease and user friendliness of this camera!
I love this product I plan to get more. My only complaint is the website didn't work. But I love the product
My dad recently bought this for his work vacations out of country. This is a very slick DVD player, simply because it's silver and has a great screen. The volume is great if you were to watch a movie in silence, but with or without headphones in a noisy area, it may not work out so well. The controls of course are easy to use, and the battery life is fair. The price is also great if you travel often. I would definitely reccomend this very nice DVD player.
Bought these on Amazon to replace a pair of Skullcandy Ink'd. If these had not been on Goldbox, I probably would not have purchased, although I have been wishing for these for a long time. Here is my review:PROS:PACKAGING- 10 of 10. You really feel like you got a high end product.ACCESSORIES- 10 of 10. It came with 2 cases,very sweet I add, multiple ear pieces, and a shirt clip.WARRANTY- 10 of 10. 3 Years, about as good as it gets, except the gold and copper versions are both Lifetime!BUILD QUALITY- 10 of 10. Compared to the Skullcandy, these are light years better. Solid metal, and though people have said negative things about the cord, I think it is very sturdy.SOUND- 10 of 10. These things really are in ear speakers. And though when they say its like a sub woofer in your ear it may sound like a marketing thing,but they really are amazing in that regard! The bass is boomy, and my ipod is only halfway with no e.q. set. I am actually afraid to put the e.q. on bass booster! The highs are not super high as to hurt your ears, where the skullcandy failed miserably.CON: ear tips.Connector is not right angle as it says on the back of package. Definitely not a deal breaker. Right angle is on the gold and copper versions.CONCLUSION: Sound is great when you can get a tight seal. included ear buds ande ar tips dont work for me.
Good quality ink cartridge; I haven't had any problems yet. I've been printing nothing but coupons since I got it, and there's absolutely no streaking at all. Everything is crisp and clear. The box mine came in doesn't look like this one, though; it's blue and white with a picture of a colorful ink drop on the front. So they may have sent me a different one than the ones that got a poor review. I have had this for a few days, so I'm not sure how long it lasts- time will tell.
I bought this camera used but I could tell by how pristine the exterior was that it wasn't used much. I was very happy with it for about 2 to 3 months then one day I went to turn it on and none of the icons or menu items appeared on the display. The display was working and showing the picture that the lens was capturing but none of the buttons worked or mode selector knob and nothing else showed up on the screen. If left alone the picture on the screen would freeze and not do anything. Only way to get it to work would be to remove the batteries and try turning it back on again and eventually it'd start working till it got worse and worse and took longer and longer to get it to work. After such short time and little use I was NOT expecting to have a flawless looking paperweight so for that I give it 1 star.
this product is great idea for travelling use since by the capacity of duration that has to enjoy in your ipod long hours music, video and pictures.
I love this travel bag not only for travel, but for everyday storage. It helps to organize my camera, printer dock, cords, etc. all in one place. It is easy to just pick up and carry with you if you want to be able to print pictures for other people on vacation, at special events, etc.
Same essential features as other PPC's but it weighs in at only 5 ounces!!! The battery life is good. Only con is that the screen isn't as good as Casio's screens. All in all, a great buy.
After using the 1GB U2 for a month, some salient benefits I can list are - long battery life (at least 15 hours) , ease of recharging (via the USB connection), excellent sound reproduction, ease of file transfer and amazingly multi-functional joystick control. The JetEffects menu features Sound Panning (Fader), 3D Surround Sound, a fully customizable graphic equalizer and a Bass Booster.My favourite setting now is 40% Surround + slightly enhanced Bass and Treble. The U2's 3D Sound effect is quite astounding - it has the same effect as splaying a pack of cards to get visual on the "hidden" cards. Sounds that were previously muffled or overlaid suddenly jump to life with the Surround turned on. I love it !Ability to create a "favourites" list from among the potentially 200-odd tracks you can upload is a thoughtful plus.This upgrade effectively relegated my old 10GB Nomad Jukebox to the "refuse dump of history". Not having to recharge everyday, and not having to install special drivers to transfer music are winning features. The sound recording is only good for quick memos or meeting notes, or to embarrass your roomie by recording her snoring. It is not professional grade.The cons are - 1) substandard radio. The radio can receive only the very strong channels, and not satisfactorily at that. The weaker channels do not raise even the faintest whisper on its radar. 2) The earpiece is not even good for the gym - it has a tendency to keep falling out. I use the U2 with my 24 ohm (input impedance) Sony MDR 7506 with full satisfaction.Personally I found the multi-function joystick control very intuitive and really ingenious. Way to go. Buy this by allmeans, as long as you're not counting on a good FM radio.-----------updating after using over a year. The radio player is good, it just needs to be a good reception area. So it is not very sensitive, but performs pretty well when there is a strong signal.
Bought battery with belief that it was an APPLE produced battery based on item description: APPLE PowerBook G4 15" (Aluminun) Main Battery. Upon receiving the battery it was obviously not Apple originated. Therefore, my Apple Protection Plan is negated.
Was about ready to buy a new set of cordless phones when I decided to look online for new batteries. Found these which were priced right. Solved all my problems. Phones work great again. Charge lasts for many hours of talk and days for standby. So far, no problems with the batteries.
I've had this camera nearly two years and have been very pleased with its performance. Prior to this I used a Canon Rebel 2000 SLR but found that I dreaded lugging it around, and popped over to this compact little digital camera instead. Its size is so small that I can carry it everywhere, all of the time, in my very small purse. That way when I want to take pictures, it's always ready. And as others have said, it powers up very quickly, has very little lag time, and am amazing battery life.I'm an amateur with mild ambitions of getting into more serious photography which is one of the reasons why the fully manual mode appealed to me. It is, however, manual largely in name only because the range they give you with the aperture is so limited that it's really not functional as a manual camera. Instead it's really best thought of as a point-and-shoot with a lot of great modes (and the white balance is a real life saver).The disappointments are that it could do better with close-up zooming. Sometimes when I'm shooting flowers, even in macro mode, I can't get nearly as close as I would like and have it remain in focus. My photos are generally very clear, though there have been shots that I've tried taking and not ending up pleased with any, despite working through various modes and functions of the camera. (Unfortunately, I can't think of when those situations were; they are, however, quite rare.)Also, in the first year there was a problem with the camera (zoom, I think) and I sent it in and it was returned promptly. I've dropped the camera, bumped the camera, and it's still worked fine. (Until the latest drop when my sister dropped it on her kitchen tile floor from quite a height; the camera still works but not the zoom.)Overall, this is an excellent camera for the point-and-shoot amateur who wants a small camera that will take great pictures.
Huge bag.. plenty of room for everything i have and more.. Well built quality product Lowepro is known for.
I needed something I could put in the microwave to warm up my honey. I take the lid off, even tho' it is plastic. I'm not sure how the shiny part will react. It's great for honey. I don't need it for syrup.
Use it with the receiver in the living room, good sounds, can be used with high power receiver.I am not a high demand person, so I am very satisfied with that speakers.It's not a wooden speaker (plastic shell), and a bit heavy compared with the cheap plastic speakersWith that price, don't expect it like the quality of Bose.But I can say it has better quality than the Sony speakers.
the sekonic is the best thing that I bought in my lifeI will use it all the timeNow its time to buy the Sekonic 401-621 Transmitter Module
I would almost recommend you get something else, it's a good price for everything you get...but when you get it it looks pretty cheap, and one of the pieces broke shortly after I tried to adjust it. Also after I bought it I decided I didn't really even need all of it, but for what I needed, it was cheaper to do this than to buy each seperately.
I'd been wanting to rerip my CD collection for a few years in order to take advantage of having more drive space and to get better sound quality out of my iPod. However, I couldn't face the tedium of hours and hours of inserting and removing discs for weeks on end. I did some poking around and found the DupliQ, which works as a CD ripper in conjunction with a piece of software called dBpoweramp. Just make sure you download the dBpoweramp batch ripper application that works with this device. You just load up the hopper with twenty-five discs and walk away for a couple of hours while it works. I was able to rip 1,700+ discs in less than a month. It's a specialized device and a little pricey, but the savings in time and headaches made it well worth it for me.
My Power Monkey arrived today & it's great - exactly as expected! It's small, light & arrived 60% charged. Perfect for the frequent traveler.
The Action Jacket fits snug but covers the data port on the bottom. The plastic film covers the wheel and makes it difficult work the controls as you lose the "feel" of the wheel. The belt clip is not removable.Bottom line, I took it back.
I'm a professional photographer, need a better strap for two camera shot. This one is only a little better than the strap that came with my Nikon D700. It a bit shorter than most. I completely agree with other post about the quick release function. Very cheap plastic, easy to accidental release. I attached a Velcro strip to it, therefore preventing a accidental release. If you looking for a strap that will not slip during an active shoot, I would probably look for a better option. If you just want a replace to your factory strap, than it about the same. The paddle on the shoulder then to slide around, so you'll constantly readjusting it. Kind of a pain.If your a pro or semi-pro who then to have one or more cameras, best to skip this one.
The product is very good. I've ordered one for myself, one for my granddaughter in Tex. and one for my daughter in ILL. However, I asked to have them sent to their add. The one to Texas made it fine but instead of sending the one to Lahr in ILL you sent to me and it cost me another $12.00 + to send it on to her. Other than that it's very good.
I'd been trying to find a Sony receiver that had a connection for a phonograph turntable. There were none in the stores locally. When I found it online at Amazon I was skeptical about ordering electronics from a audio place I wasn't familiar with. It arrived in perfect condition and is exactly what I wanted. Great sound, easy setup, etc. I'm so pleased.
This is a fact. No matter what a company does to improve or change their portable audio device, people will always find something thats not to their liking. Is that a wrong thing? By no means so, but I believe certain comments in many reviews can become a little too serious and throw an average buyer off, like myself. I am in no way a very computer literate person. I do what I need to and that is it. I know many who read these reviews are the same way. To make it simple, this Ipod is not perfect. Neither is the Zune, nor the Zen. If you're wanting a 80 gb portable audio device you can simply choose between this and the Microsoft Zune. The way I would recommend you is to the Ipod. Im not a Zune hater by any means. I think one day they will outdo Ipod. For now, the Ipod still is greater. Why? One major reason, and the biggest at that, is Itunes. Please, even if you're still thinking about buying a Zune after this review, DOWNLOAD THEIR SOFTWARE! I came so close to buying a Zune and I happened to go ahead and download their software before I bought the Zune. I have over 25 gbs worth of Pearl Jam's live shows on Itunes. It stays very organized and is very neat. Zune went to transfer the live shows and it became a HUGE mess. Saying I hated it is an understatement. It took many albums(live shows mostly) rearranged their track list order and lost at least half of my artwork that I put on. I thought that maybe I could just fix it. Well, the only things you can really edit on the Zune software are song title, album title, and the artist name. You CAN NOT transfer files from one artist to the next. I had my collection of Pearl Jam shows broken down by year(1993,94,95 etc) and it took well over half of them and put them in different years. I know many people don't have that many live shows, but the point is it shows how faulty the software is. To me, thats a huge problem and can be largely annoying. If you have a manse amount of music, if you're buying an 80 gb audio device then you more than likely do, please be aware that when the Zune software transfers that much of your beloved music it may come out very messy and unorganized. With Itunes, you can edit almost any little thing you want. That really comes in handy for someone like me and those who like to be organized.The Ipod device itself is pretty reliable and simplistic. I have never owned a Zune, but I imagine they cant be too much more reliable or better. I have had two models of the Ipod and both have treated me well. Some of the really nice updates on this Ipod compared to older models follow:1 Bigger album artwork(slightly), although you cant just look at album covers and nothing more like the last model.2 Better sound. This seems to be debated on a lot, but it seems the general conclusion, mine as well, is that the Iopd classic is slightly warmer sounding with a better bass response in general. Most people aren't too audio crazed, and they should be well satisfied with the sound this device can give. The Zune doesn't have an EQ, technically neither does the Ipod. The Ipod has presets that I think anyone can find one they like. I have found the Loudness, Bass Booster, Classical, Jazz, and Rock presets to be the best overall for Metal/Rock/Pop music. If you are mostly listening to your music at full volume, or close to full, then the Loudness preset really works well because it takes out some of the higher treble and mids that can be too ear piercing at higher volumes and may cause some distortion. Not to mention, if your headphones are pretty good quality the Loudness preset packs a pretty good punch as far as bass goes. It's my recommended preset. The Bass Booster preset is great for lower volume listening, but at loud volumes it can be a bit too distorted. Turning the EQ off is also completely fine with a halfway decent pair off headphones. The sound quality will still be great. I have found that turning the EQ off actually gives the warmest sound.3 The Classic is actually on average 3 seconds faster than the last model. I have put my old Ipod beside this new Classic model and the Classic is ALWAYS faster.4 When you browse through an artists albums you can see the album artwork beside the album title. Thats a pretty nice feature to have that the last model didn't.Some of the cons that I have read about really only seem to be the click wheel and that the album artwork doesn't come up fast enough. I think that the new Classic models may not be quite as responsive, but they really are no where near as slow as people are making them sound. The more I use the new click wheel, the more I seem to like it. Its one of the things that I think some people need to just get used to. The number one thing I have found people to exaggerate on is the amount of time it takes for artwork to come up, or on the cover flow. I don't use cover flow, but have looked at it. Neither it or just regular artwork coming up for each song, really take that long to come on. It maybe takes 2-4 seconds at that. Is that really a big deal? I don't see it. 2 seconds isn't that long at all. People really go over the top with that.In conclusion, if you still don't want to give the Ipod a try, please go ahead and downland the Zune software before buying the device itself. I'm glad I did. Many reviewers I'm noticing are really just Ipod haters. Some may have never used one, they just jump on that bandwagon of hating then. I don't think the device is perfect, but is suits my needs the best and what I think the general public needs are. I don't hate Zune at all, but the software needed for the device just sucks and is too messy and unreliable. I hope this helps some because I'm about as normal and simple as it comes when recommending these types of things and using them as well. I just don't want anyone to be as annoyed as I was with the Zune software. In the long run I do recommend the Ipod Classic. Is it perfect? No, but neither is any other MP3 player on the market.
This and similar models are still for sale in stores, I can't believe it!I've discovered how to purposely scramble the combo from a locked state, so I can believe it would randomly change its combo as well.Targus tech support said they'd pass on the info to HQ but didn't care to take my contact info.Unfortunately their new Ultra Max apparently has the same lousy lock design.I would not buy a combo lock from them until they make fundamental changes.
My husband LOVED his Tom Tom birthday gift. It was more warmly received than the usual handkerchiefs and necktie!This little treasure works well and has all the features to get us where we want to go when we don't know where we are going.I certainly would recommend it.Jan S.
Flaw 1: a truly bad user interface (buttons to set up things are really bizzarre). Not much of an issue once you get used to it.Flaw 2 (bad): the monitor, upon loosing signal from a PC goes into a "blue screen" mode rather than entering a DPMS mode. This is bad, it wastes a lot of energy for nothing.
This is my favorite mouse; I have 2 of them. I like it better than the more expensive MX Revolution. I recently had a different mouse go bad while under warranty which Logitech replaced promptly; this makes me feel very partial to Logitech support.
First, it is a great size. After that things begin to decline. The reception for both am and fm is poor. I tried the radio under a variety of conditions and never got a clear signal. I'm afraid I can't recommend this. It's bad enough that I'm ordering another radio.
No real complaints about the sound or distorted bass. The fit was also quite comfortable and with a somewhat extended commute, that's definitely something I appreciate. What I don't appreciate though is that after about 3 months, sound stops coming out of the left earbud because of the thin wiring and inadequate protection. I replaced one set of these and three months later, the exact same problem has arisen.
I may not be Edwin Hubble or Carl Sagan nor do I have the biggest and best scope in the world. But I do have a nice mid range scope in an Orion XT8 Dobsonian and this eyepiece along with the 13mm and the 8mm that I purchased are my favorites by far. Terrific field of view and very high quality. It may not be a Nagler but at a fraction of a Nagler price, it makes beautiful images in my eyes. Love it and highly recommend this. They are heavy by the way and just so you know, they are the same eyepieces as Baader Hyperions. Oh I also like the big mm numbers Orion has stenciled on the side of the eyepieces. Makes it much easier to see in the dark. Highly recommended.
iconcept probably has a good product in the screen protector for my compaq ipaq. i had to remove and reapply because of the bubbles. when i reapplied, i followed the instruction by using credit card to slide across the sheet. still, i have bubbles but this time much less than just slaping it on without using the credit card. when i had to remove to reapply, i had to use a needle to initially get it going. i don't think that was a good idea to do on my expensive ipaq. anyone knows a better way? iconcept should have given a better removal instruction.
First off, I'd like to tell everyone to ignore all of the other complaints- they're harsh. I've had a Helio for over a year now, close to when it first came out. I've recently been checking out other PDAs, & realized that my Helio is just fine for now. I initially had trouble running the Desktop Software, but once I re-installed it, it was fine. Also, I had absolutely no problems downloading the OS Software updates from the web & updating my Helio. Second, in all of the paperwork with your Helio, they STRONGLY RECOMMEND "Duracell Ultra" batteries. Why? Because they're specially made for such electronic devices!! Spend the extra ... on them, & they will last you for weeks, possibly months depending on how often you use it!! Normal batteries do indeed run out in days... so don't buy them!!! The most important thing you need to understand about the Helio is that it is currently only a glorified organizer. It does NOT support Palm OS, which is what ALL software is made for. It does NOT connect to the internet other than to download your e-mail. (which I never figured out) There are little to no accessories (other than carrying cases- which there are suprisingly many!)& no flash card support. The software available is only through the internet, & VERY limited. I never lost my data, but I back up in case I ever do. I can't speak for VTech's customer service, but I've never needed 2 contact them as of yet. I received QuickStart as well as a full manual for my Helio.... I dunno why others didn't get one...? They can also be downloaded from the internet. The only thing that really annoys me is the QuickSync Cradle- it falls over a lot. Basically, you need to decide why you want to buy a PDA in the first place. Do you just want a nice grayscale organizer for your phone book, to-do list, Expenses, Sketch pad, Voice & written Memos, & a few basic games? If so, seriously consider the Helio with its much larger display, pleasing design & eye-catching colours. Compared to the Palm & Handspring, it's WAY more attractive. If you're buying a PDA for internet, more games & software, with the intention of keeping up with technology, DON'T buy a Helio. Buy a Handspring or Palm. Or while you're at it, one of those crazy pocket PCs.
I sent it back the same day I received it. The lid did not fit the crock, and the base was flimsy. A piece of junk IMHO.
The finish is fairly close and not noticeable to anyone but the owner. The fitment of the top is not perfect and the factory reused pocket on the bottom rubs slightly.Purchased product for a friends car, but for the price I would not hesitate to purchase again, even for my own car.Overall a very good product. Satisfied.
Ok I only have to say that they are clear and sturdy binoculars. Great For police surveillance. Would recommend these
These are high-quality stands and they look very nice. The construction is solid, and they are easy to put together.
The NW-HD3 looks and sounds excellent. Navigation via the LCD display is ok but not quite as easy or as quick as on an iPod.The big drawback is the Sony Sonic Stage software that comes with the unit and that must be used to transfer tracks (there is no alternative). The software's faults include but are by no-means limited to; can't handle a large number of files (crashes), intermittantly hangs your PC, relies solely on ID3 information (i.e. often transfers files as 'Unknown Artist Unknown Track'), auto-transfer will re-transfer audio files that are already present on your NW-HD3 as additional files (resulting in many copies of the same tracks), has a confusing interface, requires frequent re-installation (which often requires completely re-formatting the NW-HD3), no longer supports importing Windows Media WMA audio files and is very 'processor intensive'.Software aside, I would give this product 4/5 stars. With the software I feel generous in awarding it 1/5.
good product, works well. pay careful attention to the spacing requirements (8") from any other electronic device. if not mouse occasionally locks up entire system, requiring system reset.
I strongly recommend this Lowepro high quality product.After I put my Canon EOS 20d with a 70-300mm lens on it, there is room for 3 medium sized lenses. (Alternative combinations are possible such as two lenses and a flash, or another SLR body and two lenses.) There are also small pockets which are good for memory cards, manuals etc.It provides cushion with enough padding. It is comfortable to carry on your back.
I'm disappointed that a CISCO company could sell such a piece of junk. I've worked with the range expander for more than 10 hours and still can't get it to work even when I use the suggestions shared by other users here. I tried the support help line and the person on the other end, while courteous, could barely speak english. I can't remember having a more frustrating experience! I will never purchase another Linksys product!!!
When I first set up the Infoglobe, I was impressed by the unique, bright spinning display. But the whirring noise and vibration were VERY evident right from the start. Then the REAL trouble surfaced a day or so later. It misses about 1 out of every 10 calls as far as ID goes. It just keeps spinning date/time etc. and acts like phone isn't even ringing! Later, when it is displaying ID for that missed call (or another) it displays ???????????#???????? instead of any actual name or number! VERY ANNOYING! I called tech support who acknowledged this &quot;bug&quot; but was told there was no firmware update available (even if sent back to factory). I WAS told that there was a newer version which uses AA or AAA batteries instead of the 9V one in older version, but supposedly, the firmware/software is same in both, so problem will most likely be apparent in all infoglobes. Newer version also has 6 programmable messages, but you give up 3 caller ID's in their place.Another feature missing is Caller ID on Call Waiting. I discovered this while on the phone and got the beep to discover no info popping up on globe. Another disappointment.Not a bad idea, but if you want it to ID ALL your calls, you just can't count on it since it misses at least 10% and just keeps on twirling oblivious to your ringing phone.
This is my favorite keyboard after suffering from tendinitis for years. It what I use at home - and also what I use at work. There are other keyboards out there but not as nice unless you spend +$100.00 or so. This is a bargain - cannot recommend highly enough.I have owned three of these at different offices and my home office for several years and have never had a problem with them.Recommend++
I installed this in my PC desktop so I didn't have to drag an Ethernet cable through walls and under carpet. I've had zero problems with the card installed in my Dell with Windows XP.D-Link provides good documentation and setup wizards that guide you through it all.
Mine crashed only after a year. NO OPTION FOR REPLACEMENT! and I lost all my data. I should last longer than one year!Never buy an acomdata product again!
I bought this router to upgrade from the lousy Netgear router provided by my cable internet provider. This thing is a big improvement with solid reception, high speed, and ease of set-up. My prior router only supported WEP security, so I appreciate the WPA security provided. All-in-all a strong unit and easy to setup.
I bought these for a friend who wants to listen to his music using his computer, and he is very impressed and pleased with the speakers. Worth every penny!
I am HARD on electronics. I am mean, nasty and abusive. I drop, inadvertendly kick and crush anything that crosses my path.I got this as a Valentine's Day present. I've done everything I could possibly do to it. And more.It works just as well as the day I took it out of the box. I love the quality of sound on the headphones and think the FM tuner rocks.And I'm buying another one for my fella.
WORKS GREAT FOR CHANGING FROM CABLE TO ATTENA , WE USE IN WITH A BOX FOR STATIONS THAT ARE OVER THE AIR . THERE IS SOME LOSS BUT NOT MUCH .
Works just like described. I had multiple fiber optic outputs from components, but only one fiber optic and one digital input on my surround sound receiver, and made a good countermeasure. Looks a little cheap, but I have been using it for about a year with no problems
Very small and sleek. Easy to set up and operate. Delivers a great picture. Now I just wish the antenna would work as well. The remote took a few uses to get familar but things are working out.
I was interested in this product because I live in the city and a few of my neighbors have had their cars stolen. As a precaution I purchased this product for my 2009 Hyundai Elantra. I am pleased with this device because it seems strong and was affordable. It fits well on my steering wheel and is easy to put on and remove. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a steering wheel lock.
This is a Tiffen product at a greatly reduced price. There us no need to say more.
Works well. Only negative is that I have to restart the driver every time I log into a user account on windows xp. After it restarts I get a strong signal that doesn't drop and transmits streaming video well.
I purchased this monitor to replace my 17" NEC. So far I have been very happy with it. I am using the DVI connector with my ATI Radeon XL1800 video card. It is working great with no dead pixels out of the box and nice clarity and brightness.
Most things I Review I say yep or nope. So I&#8217;m short about 19 0r so words for your review.
Gift for wife, here is her review..."I LOVED this teapot and tea set. The teas are not only beautiful but taste wonderful. There is a description of each tea flower and the benefits of the ingredients. I would give this as a gift myself."
This hair dryer was in the hotel room on my honeymoon and both my husband & I fell in love. We had such good hair the entire time! As soon as we arrived home I logged online & purchased one for us to have at home!
Great Cleaner, gets the job done with no abrasions! I have a 19 inch wide screen monitor & it cleans great. Just make sure that you use the blue cloth it comes with as to not scratch your LCD monitor when cleaning.
it works very good 24/7 and no problems so far sinceI bought it in october 07
this is my second camera /printer combo, it replaces my old olympus with the 1.3 megapixels.i like the compact size of both the camera and printer dock station. i would recommend going to the olympus website and reading the operating manuals before the camera arrives, it helped me greatly. the camera comes only with a 16mb memory card, so order at least a 256mb with the camera. i found that after reading the manuals the camera was very easy to use. the only possible detractor i see is the on/off switch, it appears to not be very sturdy. as for the printer dock station, again read the manual, very easy to figure out, after reading. the printing times is between 60-90 seconds and the quality is better than i expected. also, use the higher quality settings on the camera helps. as for practicality, if you go on vacation and take 200 pictures this is not very cost effective, go to the photo mart and have the pictures developed.but for spur of the moment and must have now pictures it is great, it also impresses you less than high tech friends. i would recommend this for starter to intermediate photo people, or those who want something easy and quick to use.*******UPDATE...now having taken this on a cruise and taking app 250 pics with it i can recommend a few more things. first, i got the 1gig card, but i find the camera takes longer to buffer the pictures on to the card, so i would recommend only getting the 512mb card. also it has excellent low light picture taking with no flash(yes, the shutter speed is slower)so a good brace job is in order, but much better color and depth of field. and if you leave it on for a period of time between shots it goes into stand-by mode(i thought it was broke). as for the printer, my previous review stands.
SilverStone has made an excellent product to compliment an excellent case. Completely fills the bill. Quality construction throughout and perfect fit in the case. Would whole heartedly recommend this product. Just be aware that you will need to order the adapters to actually mount your drives if you are using 2.5 drives. I installed 4 SSD's and couldn't be happier.
Bought this because I needed a reader for my large 8GB and 32GB CF cards for my Canon 5d Mark II. This reader is crazy slow - it takes about half an hour to transfer 1 gb.DO NOT BUY unless you have unyielding patience. For my needs, while traveling I need a reader that I can quickly upload to my laptop without losing a lot of battery power. With this reader, a full 32 GB card would take over 10 hours! Be sure to buy something that is USB 2.0!
For the price, this is a pretty decent SD card. The access time is a little bit slower than it would be with higher priced items but for my needs it was just great.
I got these for my girls and they loved them, they were just as described, in very good condition and worked great. We knew from the start they did not have a lot of memory but they were a good starter for the girls, maybe we will get some with more memory if they take care of these.
I thought I'd try to save some money and buy a used keyboard... Parts are missing. My bad luck... Be smart BUY NEW
Perhaps it's my fault, but my brand new camera fell off and was totally destroyed. I thought it was secure, but it only seemed to be. I'm not pleased with it at all. The mounting is clumsy. I am very unhappy this morning.
So for the price I was very pleased with the purchase. I got the one in stock that had a scratch across the screen but all things considered 'twas a good buy. Thanks.
could have little more space for an extra battery, but its perfect. I have a canon 800IS and it fits in perfectly in this case. I am able to fit in an extra battery and SD card as well. Case is durable with a belt clip.
I work in IT and had heard decent remarks about this switch. I purchased the switch about a month ago and had no problems with simple SOHO networking, but then some guys from work came over for a Quake 3 and Rainbow 6 LAN party, huge disappointment. We ended up using a hub instead and everything ran fine. You have to leave a message for Linksys tech support to call you back and i have been waiting now for 3 days. I have the 1 port router from Linksys and its great, but the switch is headed back to best buy.
I am new to wireless and recently bought a new laptoop with built in wireless...This was the only wireless router at the Super Walmart, so went with it. I have to admit the CD explained the setup completely and had me sitting on the sofa in the living room surfing the net within 15 minutes. Definitely worth the money.
Bought this a couple of weeks ago.Gave it about 60 hours of burn in time and this thing is sweet.Paid 189.00 for this and they had it to me in 3 days and that was with the super savings shipping which take between 5 to 8 days.You will not beat this sub for twice the price.
I purchased this product because of the great reviews it had. Conair has come a long way, this is a great product with a great price to match.
Earlier had a DLink DI-614+ wireless router. The router and the wireless card worked great. However, the concurrent VPN connections were very very intermittent. I got fed up and finally gave up on this Dlink Router. Bought this new Belkin wireless router and the wireless card which had a great rebate going.As advertised, the installation was a breeze. Just followed the instructions and I was online both using the wired and wireless connections. They have very good installation procedure. I guess everyone could do it..I didn't encounter the VPN problem that I encountered with DLINK DI-614+. I didn't do any setup with this Belkin Router, yet the multiple concurrent VPN connections went thru' without any hitch. This was great after spending too much time with the DLINK router.Great product for a Great Price.
I have used many cards with my D200; mostly the 2GB Extreme III version of this card. These are my first Extreme IV series cards in 4GB. My expectations for this card ran something like, same performance as my 2GB cards, maybe a little faster on computer downloads. I was not disapointed.One interesting little bonus has shown up with these cards and my D200. While shooting on a long trip across Glacier National Park I averaged 700 shots per battery when using these cards. While using the older and slower cards I averaged 400 shots per card. I have shot thousands and thousands of pictures with my 2GB cards and I average between 400 and 500 per battery charge consistantly. This is the first time I have seen 700+ from a single charge on my D200. More shoots are required to establish the actual performance difference but so far there has been a noticable reduction in battery use with this card and the D200.
My router signal reached my whole house but was weak at the other end of the house. My router was tucked away nicely creating my problem. I purchased this so I could get the signal out and up a bit hoping it would help. I went from 1 or 4 bars with occasional drops to 3 of 4 bars of signal strength with no drops. I can't complain.
Really like this TV/DVD/VCR--fills a real market niche. After years of cable, speaker wire, component clutter, I decided to try the all-in-one unit. (I was a little concerned after reading reviews of other Panasonic models--particularly about sound quality.) First, set up is simple--plug in the cable box, set to PBS, plug in TV and turn it on! The unit picks up the clock signal embedded in PBS and programs itself! Simple. Program remote to work with cable box--voila! One remote does everything--so long to &quot;the pile.&quot; Picture quality and sound are top notch. Surround sound feature is cool. Sure, the picture is not HDTV nor the sound &quot;home theater&quot; component quality (although surprising good--easily the best I've ever heard using built in speakers). However, this is one nice television. Down side: no VCR+, FM radio internal antenna only (which provides spotty reception at my location). Good news: whisper quiet VCR operation, great recorded picture, the whole unit is SO EASY to use (and dust)! (Be warned--it's also a heavy unit.) Overall, sweet. Well worth the price and it works great in our small living room.
This is my review for &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000659TU/ref=cm_aya_asin.title/103-8221263-7665420?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v;=glance&n;=172282">Panasonic RQ-SW48VK Portable Cassette Player, Black&lt;/a> which appears to be the same unit but with different colors:I've always had very good experiences with Panasonic equipment but I found this walkman (*ahem*, sorry... portable cassette player) to be barely worth the price. Unfortunately the number of options in portable cassette players has been reducing dramatically in response to the success of MP3 players and portable cds. If like me, you still need a cassette player you're going to want something better than this unit.The real problem is the ergonomics. The switch to reverse direction is easily tripped, as are the FF and RW buttons. Because the tape goes into the unit in an anti-intuitive way and because there is no tape direction indicator it's easy to fast forward when you meant to rewind (and vice versa.) Also the belt clip pops off so easily I've given up on using it. I just put the unit (which is nice and small) in a jacket pocket.The unit is cheaply made and the hardware feels flimsy. You are barely getting what you paid for it.
Wanted a collapsible stick for shooting with my gopro and didn't want to spend a whole lot on it. This seemed ideal since it had the tilting head on it. It should have been a clue when I was playing with the included camera phone "mount" and it literally shattered to pieces in my hand. Little by little over the course of a week, the plastic started to break on this, during normal operation such as separating the quick release base from the unit to tighten up the mount screw, until finally the whole tilt head came off and nearly sent my camera under the wheels of a jeep. The stick itself seemed plenty strong, but the plastics and head construction leave a lot to be desired.
I was so excited to get this product to finally convert old VHS tapes to digital files on my laptop. Well the first 2 times I used it, it worked great. I was so excited to have the ability to do this - then, the next time it used it, it just didn't work. No reason at all - the device hadn't been hit, dropped, etc. Basically it was still brand new and would have no reason for breaking. It just simply stopped working. So I called the customer support number and no matter what day of the week or time you call, the phone just rings and rings and rings and basically there is no service at all and nothing that can be done. I'm sure they're not still in business, with a product that only lasts 10 minutes before breaking. So take my advice and stay far away!!!!! Waste of money. I feel like I really lost on this one.
All I know everything was correct excepth the fact that these dont fit into Dell. HAd to return item. Easy return.. Thanks Amazon..
This is a very good VCR for the money and picture quality is very decent...for the first 8 months that is.We purchased this VCR in Oct. of 2003...and as of June 2004 it appears to be nearing the end of its usable life. We use it to record about 2 hrs of programming a night, apparently this is too much for this VCR to handle over long periods.When we bought it picture quality was amazing, as was sound quality. SLP recording quality is fair but not impressive. LP and SP modes are very good.At about 7 months of age, it began fast-fowarding without notice. Taking batteries out of remote, thinking that was the problem, made no difference. We had to fight with the thing to get it to respond at times. When it started fast-forwarding, nothing would make it respond, not even hitting the power button on the unit itself. Only unplugging it and re-plugging it back in would stop it long enough for you to remove the cassette from inside. After that we would get a &quot;No Cassette&quot; message all day as the VCR repeatedly attempted to fast-forward.When that began to go away, the picture quality began to decline. Recording on tapes, the bottom of the screen began to get distorted and, later on, lines began to run through the picture. Now, sound will periodically drop out for 1/2 a second while recording at various intervals, which is highly annoying on playback.We have cleaned it numerous times with a head cleaner to no avail. It appears that this VCR encounters serious problems if you use it repeatedly for long periods of time. It's really sad because we love this VCR, it has worked great and had a fantastic picture(except for SLP), for a long time now. It's a shame that it is giving up after only 8 months.Perhaps you will fare better. I give this VCR 4 stars based on its performance before it began acting up. I would recommend it because we were very happy with it. But be cautious that this VCR may not last very long. Or maybe it was just us. This puts us in the unfortunate position of having to replace it with another VCR....none of which have good reviews on amazon.com.
I bought the Nordic Blue version of the T6200 a month ago. I'm satisfied with the performance. Although I'm a bit disappointed that the T6200 actually doesn't have the Vibracall function (it says in the manual that only the T6210 and T6220 have it). It was actually one of the main reasons why I chose to buy this model over the T5420. I hope ... would revise it's editorial review and omit this VibraCall alert feature so as not to mislead prospective buyers. Overall, it is a great buy though.
The sound quality of this amp is much cleaner than any of the "consumer grade" stuff I own. The amp is a little short on power but an excellent piece of equipment for the price.Update:I'm now using a radio shack mixer as a preamp and and no longer find the amp "A little short on power"
easiest remote to program. has tremendous ability to tweek. will keep recommending to all my customers.
I bought this camera just before a trip to the Galapagos, where i knew i would take hundreds of photos, and did not have time to test it by shooting a roll before leaving. After reading the instructions in my typical cursory manner, i shot 8 rolls of film, and the photos were excellent. I found it lightweight, easy to set up and adjust, and the results are just wonderful. A great camera for 'lightweights' who are used to the old SLR unautomated heavy bodied cameras none of us carries around anymore.Bought it with the case. THe only complaint i have is that the lens cap does not securely clip on, and kept falling up, to be retrieved by my colleagues behind me on the trails.... I need to get an attacher ring so that when it unclips, it does not fall off..
I saw this same FM receiver at best buy for $30. I'm glad I got it off amazon for a tenth of that price because if I had paid $30 for it I would be one upset customer.You get what you pay for. I do like that I can charge my phone and listen to music at the same time (low quality music due to transmission), or just do one or the other.
Had an opportunity to use this product as well as the linksys usb 802.11G adapter. The router in the test was the WRT54GS. The microsoft adapter was able to better maintain the link as well as had fewer disconnects. At the distance tested ( ~ 60 feet), the linksys product could NOT maintain a link long enough to transfer files that were several gigabytes in length. This was completely unacceptable. No such issues with the microsoft adapter. Both were tested on a winxp machine with WPA enabled. The sad thing is, the linksys counterpart costs nearly twice as much as this. As with all wireless, ymmv, so best to try several different adapters out. PS, aside from the obvious you have no connection prompt in windows, a program called ping plotter was used to ping the router every 5 seconds to determine packet loss. The linksys product had exceptionally high packet loss, where as the MS product had only a few in a 24 hr period..... Five stars were not given because even at close range, only ~18 mbps was attained, no where near the 'advertised' 54mbps. (This figure seems to coincide with what most magazines get with the 802.11g tests)
This is a replacement for the orgenel lens that broke, this lense was a great price and works great. Shiping and delivery was timely and prompt. Great shopping experiance all around
I recently purchased a Garmin Legend HCx for personal use. I have been using the unit with the 100k US maps for several weeks now.The unit, as a piece of hardware, seems to be of average quality. As a navigational device I have found that the unit is of minimal use.The maps are very low resolution and lack necessary features (such as address entry) for searching. The accuracy of the maps is poor; they contain incorrect information and lack information. The desktop software that comes with the DVDs is poorly designed and lacks basic functionality needed for efficient mapping. I have an older version of TOPO software (designed for Windows 95!) that has better maps and better mapping features.The quality of the mapping software is so poor that I am reluctant to spend ~$100 to upgrade to the 24k maps for this unit - Garmin makes absolutely no guarantee of user satisfaction.The total experience of using the handheld unit, the desktop software, and navigating with the unit is poor. If you are planning on using this unit as a navigational aid, I recommend that you take a map and compass with you. The unit does provide accurate coordinates which you can plot on your map.
I love this camera. It has a myriad of features to control exposure and all aspects of lighting. It has a huge very clear display and the 10 mega pixels provide incredible detail allowing you to "zoom in" on your photos to an even greater degree. The battery lasts a very long time and with the 2 GB extreme card I bought you can create a video of up to about 20 minutes. You can also adjust "speed" to 100, 200, 400 or 800 as well as reduce the mega pixels. Making this ajustment increases or decreases th number of pictures that will fit on your card so it can be useful. Great camera, endless features and adjustments and still fully automatic if you prefer and it comes with a much larger lense than most "pocket" digital cameras. Enjoy.
I bought this for the strong key ring and fold and hide cover, unlike others with a removable cap that eventually gets lost. Encription software works easy, but you do not have to use it. Sturdy housing.
I ordered these headphones as a Christmas gift for my brother. They arrived right on schedule and in perfect shape. My brother absolutely loves them. I ordered other things during the holiday season from other online companies who "guaranteed" delivery before Christmas and some items have STILL not arrived. So this was a great purchase and I whole-heartedly recommend this company and Amazon.Com!
Purchased this back in 2009 and haven't had any real problems with it. Would definitely by another one by this company if I need any extra memory.
Picked this one up based on the reviews of this site. Absolutely worth it. Great sound and ease of use.
this thing is wonderful- it's like a tank! stays on the iPod so well that when i have to take it off i need a key to push apart the pieces. i don't think that it'll ever malfunction. and it's clear, so that's nifty.only thing i wish i would have known was that my iPod cannot have the case on and be played in my iHome, which isn't too big of a deal, just a bummer i have to remove the case anytime i want to play music in my room.
I purchased this product, connected it and it worked for about a week with static before it failed completely. Purchased another one from a different vendor in different packaging to replace the failed unit, and the new unit has worked flawlessly ever since. It is a good product, once you have a working unit.
Recently I bought two used Zeiss lenses for my Panasonic GF1 camera. Both had dust and dirty glasses. This product cleaned them beautifully and the lenses became sparkling clean. No more dirt/smudges. I check with a magnifying glass and a bright light across the lens surfaces for scratches, dust, lint, smudges, cleaning marks etc.The product has a retractable brush to whisk away dust and a small circular tip to remove smudges. To clean lenses, just slide out the brush and brush off loose dust off. Then use the wiper to wipe off the smudges. If necessary use the wiper a couple of times. The product does away with the old technique of spraying lens cleaner fluid and wiping with microfiber cloth.I also cleaned my wife's 10 year-old Leica binocular; after cleaning we could not believe what we were missing for clarity. Bottom line, this Nikon Lens Pen is a must have for every owner of quality optics.
Can't say a single bad thing about the memory. Its been flawless so far and the price was fantastic. Buy it without regrets.
I just got this computer yesterday. When I log into WinXP, the notebook comes with bad sound(the sound justlikes every computer running out memory). Every time I launchan application, the sound comes again. When I try to install some software, the CD-Rom is also very noisy. I muted the voice,but I still got those bad sound every time.This really makes me feel bad. And it's not running as fast as expected.Could anyone tell me that it happens to my notebook only,or happens to every notebook of this type? Anyway to mute this sound?
Boostaroo works great. I wish you could turn the battery off, but even with that issue I am glad to be an owner.
Purchased this replacement plan as insurance on a wireless product. Hopefully I'll never have to utilize the plan.
This lamp is only 4 1/2 feet tall fully extended (ad stated less than 4 1/2 feet); a little short for many applications.I wanted to use it behind a chair for reading and found it to be too short.Still I like the lamp and will use it elsewhere.
Must I give this unit 1 star? It deserves ZERO stars.I purchased XACT model XS027 Boom Box from BEST BUY. The AM/FM "radio" in this model is pure junk. I have been a broadcaster and electronics product design engineer for over 30 years. Typically in a radio receiver design you have to choose between good selectivity (ability to select one channel and reject adjacent channels) and good sensitivity (ability to receive weak broadcasts). The fact that the XS027 does not have an external FM antenna (nor AM antenna) was surprising. I figured that perhaps it had a little bit better RF amplification and therefore would perform just as well. Combine that with the fact I live in the Northern California (Sacramento area) where there are an abundant number of 50K Watt stations on the air, I the last thing I expected was not being able to pick up a very strong local station.But to my dismay, the AM/FM receiver design in the XS027 is pathetic. I can get some channels even though I am selected as much as 300KHz+ off frequency. For example KHWD 93.7 comes in just as good when the receiver is tuned to 93.4, 93,5, 93.6, 93.7 or 93.8 MHz. And it is not the only station to do that. And I am NOT even close to their transmitter(s).Then there is KSEG 96.9; which I can not receive at all. I am in their grade A area, but their signal will not lock in on the XS027. KSEG's signal is "best" on the XS027 when I tune to 96.7. EVERY other receiver I have (including some that cost less than $10) pick them up just fine (on 96.9).What gives? NO sensitivity AND NO selectivity????Oh I suppose you really dont care about the AM/FM receiver since you figured that everyone would just use the satellite receiver. Well there is a slight bit of truth to that, but there are issues there too. I was out in the forest recently; a good distance away from any terrestrial transmissions. I was down in a canyon and unable to pull in anything on AM/FM (no surprise). Sirius came in just fine. But if I turned the volume up too high, without warning, the satellite receiver simply powered OFF. Once off, the load on the batteries was removed and so the satellite receiver powered back on. On and off like a flasher. Obviously if the batteries are not brand spanking new there is not enough power to operate the satellite receiver. But I used the same set of (dead) batteries to play CDs (at least when they'd play) for well over a week at a fairly high volume.The CD player is not without its problems either. The spec claims to have a 45 second ESP, but even with the unit sitting solid on a table operating from AC power, CDs often skip, jump or stop playing altogether.After all these troubles I decided that I must have a bad unit. Then I found out the same unit was on sale at Costco. So I returned my unit to Best Buy and bought an entirely new unit from Costco. The new unit works so identical to the prior unit it is scary. ALL of the same problems, right down to not being able to receive KSEG.I had a conversation with some PR people from Sirius about this and they directed me to write to the manufacturer, US Electronics in New York. I wrote to them several months ago and did not receive any response. This design is so bad that it can not even be used for the purpose for which it was sold. To me that seems like a case for the FTC.
I love my 1200 Plus. Having used several different types of inverters, including Xantrex true sine wave models, I can tell you that you will probably want the modified sine wave for most applications. Based on my experience, the true sine wave units are not as efficient and won't handle the same peak loads, especially if your battery bank drops to below 11.5 volts. Yes, your motors might not run at the same speed, but which would you rather have, continuous power or exact speed? I haven't found anything I need during a power outage that just won't run on this inverter, unless the equipment simply requires too much current.I run the inverter on either a single 90AH marine/RV deep cycle battery or a bank of two or three. (I do not use the fancy batteries...I use the ones that cost $82 at my local car parts store.) One of the things you have to realize about deep cycle batteries is that they will start out at about 13.0 to 13.2 volts because of the "surface charge." They then drop very rapidly to about 12.1 volts before rising again to about 12.4 volts. (Think of it as the electrochemical reactions "getting started.") Some users will start the inverter, see the rapid drop, and then assume that they are screwed. Not true. Let it run for at least 15 minutes. Based on my experience with a 1 amp resistive load, you will then see the voltage drop by about 0.1 volts every 90-100 minutes. With a single battery, I can run a couple floor lamps (fluorescent) and a 27" flat-screen TV (for weather, news, and entertainment during power outages) for about 10-12 hours. Remember, that's using a SINGLE battery. The alarm sounds at 10.5 volts and then the unit will cut off about 90 minutes later at 10.0 volts. With two batteries, I can run several more items for the same period. With three batteries, I can basically run everything I need for about 24 hours, or longer if I'm turning equipment on and off as I use it.I did not install the inverter and batteries permanently, since I want to be able to take them camping, lend them out, etc. Instead, I got standard 24" car battery cables with 5/16" ring terminals and several sets of 5/16" wingnuts and washers. I use a Schumacher 1.5 amp automatic charger/maintainer to keep them topped off, using a separate high-capacity charger only after using the batteries for several hours. If you do this, be sure to insulate the terminals with electrical tape so they can't rotate on the back of the inverter and possibly touch each other. With this configuration, I can hook them up as required, using as many batteries as I'll need. This takes a few minutes, but no tools are needed.Be sure to keep the battery and cable terminals clean. Also, wipe off the batteries with a damp paper towel every so often to get rid of any fluids or condensation present. (Your clothes will thank you.) It's also a good idea to discharge the batteries to at least 50% ever few months and then recharge them. I do this by hooking up a DVD player, TV, and lamp and then watching a few movies.Finally, try to avoid using a long extension cord and don't keep the equipment in a garage or in an outside shed. Extension cords use a lot of power and temperature extremes will reduce battery life and performance. I keep mine in the utility room (which is still a little warmer and more humid than I'd like).
Nice for scanning slides and photo negatives too. I like it very much. I tried other scanners for scanning slides and photo films and the quality of scanning slides and films was poor. This scanner is very good for slides and films: it is not sensitive to the fact that the films are not flat - everything seems to be in focus, and I can see the film grain pretty well on the scan (at resolution 3600 pixels per inch). The time of scanning is reasonable. Software interface is reasonably good too. Good deal for the price. Scanning regular papers works too. (to change from slides to papers one has to change cover insert). Reflective mode (for papers) is done with white plastic cover, and transparent films mode is with a lamp (lighted plastic strip) in the cover. A good scanning solution, good price. Specialized scanners for films are several times more expensive.
It solves the dual purposes:1)You can play the songs through the FM transmitter by using MP32)You can use GPS.Both of the above you can use ||ly at the time of travelling and the same I was looking for and this product solved my purpose. It is good to have it...
This item was advertised to come with rechargeable batteries and a charger. Instead it came with a couple of copper tops. Regular batteries are good for two pictures, and then completely wiped out. Useless.
I recently bought this Sony D-NE510 player to replace an older Panasonic SL-SX460 that I've had for a number of years, and I've not been disappointed by my purchase. This player has a slew of really awesome features that make it worthwhile, especially its support for ATRAC3+.The sound quality of the player is fairly good, although not quite as clear as my old Panasonic (the difference is quite negligible). The first bass boost option is okay, but the second option distorts the sound too much. No bass boost at all sounds a little thin though. The headphones that come with the player are pretty much junk, so I've been using a pair of Sony earphones that I bought a while back, and the quality is much better.MP3 navigation is extremely easy with the jog-dial, especially if you organize songs into folders. When I tried to play an MP3 disc without folders, it took me forever to find the songs that I wanted, but now that I have everything organized into folders for each album, I can almost instantaneously find the songs that I want to hear. There is a slightly annoying pause between each song, maybe about 1-2 seconds but enough to break the flow of a mix CD, although for regular CDs with individual songs, this is less of an issue.I used the bundled software to compress 28 albums worth of songs onto a CD in ATRAC3plus format at 64 kps, and now carry around 50+ albums on just two discs. Each disc took me about 2 hours to make, without a hitch, although I did not attempt to use the MP3 conversion feature. I figured it would be useless to convert from one compression format to another...and burning an MP3 disc is faster than converting it to ATRAC anyway.ATRAC quality is much clearer than MP3 at 64 kps or even 96 kps and is certainly very listenable, but isn't quite on-par with CD quality. When you turn up the volume and listen closely, you can hear the limitations of the lower bitrate. However, I usually listen to music at low and "regular" volumes, so the quality isn't that big of an issue with me (it's easier on my hearing too). Besides, I figured that being able to carry around that many songs (approximately 350) on a CD makes up for the slight decrease in sound quality.The player also has incredible battery life-Sony claims 80 hours with ATRAC discs, and 50 hours with regular CDs when using alkaline batteries. I have been using the unit with Rayovac rechargeable NiMH batteries (more environmentally friendly) and these give me about 45 hours of play time (MP3 CD) per charge, which is usually enough for 3-4 weeks of regular use for me. And I used to think that the 12 hour rechargeables for my Panasonic were long-lasting!The D-NE510 is also fairly stylish. It's rather large but has an attractive gray exterior and clean design. The plastic shell is cheap and fragile feeling, but seems durable enough. I've actually dropped the CD player from my desk a number of times (onto hardwood floor) and it was not yet skipped or had any problems.Overall, Sony has made a wonderful product. Some would probably complain that the ATRAC software has problems but keep in mind that even if you don't use this feature, the player is still a great deal. The Sony reliability, the excellent MP3 support, the jog dial and the incredible battery life make for a pleasurable and convenient music listening experience. True, you can buy a cheaper MP3 CD player, but if you consider long term reliability and battery costs, then the Sony D-NE510 is really a wonderful buy.
I love this lens....man you can really zoom in and get very upclose....we just got back from Memphis for the tennis tournament and I took 968 pics of the tennis pro's and some very up close shots....I love it!!!!
I bought this a few years ago and can't believe I haven't written about this before. As a photographer I've always stuck with Canon's camera's as they are durable and they make the best camera for sharing life's memories. The 1st best thing about it is that it is compatible with Canon's film SLR EOS Camera lenses!! This alone makes it a great value!! All of the lenses I have fit and didn't have to spend additional funds for it. I spent the extra though for the standard Digital 18-55mm lens package and it is a nice lense but remember it is for the Digital Rebel only. The picture quality is also great!! You can set the settings for how well you want your resolutions and that means alot. This camera captures photos on a CF card. The camera has software included for editing and viewing your photos on the computer. But on the back of the Rebel is a viewscreen for viewing photos right after taking the photo as well as review. It is definately a plus having this feature. You also get a cord for transferring your photos onto your PC as well. I've been able to fit over 1000+ photos on my 1GB CF card. If your looking for a great deal and a great investment into digital photography, you found it with the Digital Rebel.
The cord management function on this mouse has got to be the best of its features. You can wind the cord around the base of the mouse, and the USB plug clicks into position on the underside, protecting the optical sensor. I'm using the mouse with Mac OS10.3 on an iBook, and both the right-click button and scroller work exactly as they should. There's no thumb-click button, but frankly, that's not the most useful feature anyway on a notebook-sized mouse. There's nowhere comfortable to put the button on a mouse this small, and it would end up being more in the way than anything else, as I have found on other models.This mouse is also visually pleasing - a sort of greyish-silver metallic color on the top surface where your palm rests, with a tasteful greyish-blue imprint of the Logitech logo, and black all around the sides. If you haven't used a notebook-sized mouse before, the size takes some getting used to, but the particular rounded design of this mouse makes it a comfortable fit in the palm. Also - I ordered this mouse on a Friday afternoon with supersaver shipping, and I received it by the following Monday afternoon! Great value for the price all around.
Samsung has certainly made TV and TV appliances an art. They work seamlessly together and make viewing easy. Now if we had only easier remote controls
I agree with what many other reviewers said: there is no substitute for the genuine Canon product. I tried "compatible" products a couple of times and they are lousy. Some cartridges leak even before you install them, so you get ink all over your hands; they all give poor results; and they gunk up your print heads, so it takes many head-cleanings to get your printer back to normal. When you search for this product, the supplier that comes up by default seems to change daily. I just went for the first choice -- SchoolCartridgeRecycling. In spite of the fact that this firm's name suggests that they specialize in non-original products, what they sent me was the real thing. They shipped really quickly and, although they were, I assume, out of stock of the 4-pack, they sent me the separate tanks (three colors and black) for the same price as the 4-pack.
This is the worst product I've encountered for the computer. Not only was it a difficult installation, but the tech support disagreed with each other on various calls, although they were nice. It took 8 calls before they informed me that this product does not work with Toshiba Satellite laptops. Yes, it does not work with my laptop and they don't know why nor do they state so in the manual (let alone on the box). I took it back and bought a Siemens Speedstream and had it up and running in 30 minutes.
Why buy a plain silver box when you can have this little item? Just get used to the phrase: &quot;*That's* your DVD player?!&quot;The functionality is just right for someone who isn't planning their living room around a gigantic home theatre. It plays DVDs and it plays them well. The CD player function is also good for people like me who don't necessarily have the space for a stereo as well as an AV setup. The slideshow feature for photo CDs has come in handy, too.I have yet to run into the problem some people have had with SVCDs, but then again, this is not really an advanced machine. It does what it does, and it does it well. I rate it high because for someone like me, limited on space and with no need for supertechnology from my DVD player, it's perfect.
I was sure I would be using my clunky, clicky, good ol' IBM XT keyboard forever, but ever since I used the Goldtouch Ergonomic Split Keyboard at my internship, I questioned my loyalty. The feel of the keys is softer and easier to use, but it's not so soft that the weight of your fingers pushes the keys down or retriggers too fast, etc.. The tactile feedback is pleasant and just right.The footrpint is nice and small and until you have a smaller keyboard like it you won't realize how much space you had on your desk. It has a great keyboard layout and I really miss having the page up and page down keys on the left side of the keyboard so I can use my mouse in my right hand at the same time. If you get a chance to try one (for even just a week) you will always question why every other keyboard is so plain, illogical and contorted in comparison. Very natural. I'm hooked and totally willing to pay the just over $100 for one of my own now that my internship's over.
First i want to dispell any misconceptions: just because this is a CD-based digicam does not mean it's big, slow, loud, and a battery hog. It's not exactly tiny, but it's not huge either. It's about the same size as a 35mm SLR with a small normal lens. It's as fast, if not faster, than digicams without moving parts. You can't hear the disc spinning unless you're in a quiet room and you actually put your ear up to the camera and listen carefully. The rechargeable battery that comes with it lasts over 2 hours easy (or well over 200 shots). Not bad for a cam with a CD burner and a huge LCD.The pros:Carl Zeiss lens. Name brand lens known among professionals for its high quality.Big fat beautiful LCD. Its impressive. Several people can gather around and watch movies or images taken with the camera.It can record movies. I know a lot of digicams can do this as a bonus feature, but lets face it no one uses this feature because most digicams [are bad] at taking movies. NOT THIS ONE. it takes very good movies. so you'll actually use the movie feature. about 6 min of video (640x480) with audio on a 156MB CD. There is a good mic and good speaker (for playback).The MENUS ARE GREAT. A lot of people overlook this detail. What do i mean? well, digicams use menus for changing settings. with most of them, the menus are confusing and stupid. like you have to dig through 2 submenus and hit ok 5 times before you can change the image size/resolution. not this camera! the menus are clear and simple and there are no submenus! even a novice can pick this up and figure it out without studying an instruction manual. for example: to change image size/resolution you simply hit the image size button push up or down (theres 5 different sizes) then thats it. also there buttons for commonly used things like changing flash mode and switching to macro (close up) mode. i also love the jog dial. this is for manual focus as well as for changing the shutter speed and aperture on the fly WITHOUT ANY... MENUS! you have to actually use the camera to appreciate how important this is.the infolithium battery that comes with it is nice. it tells you EXACTLY how much time you have left (like 113min instead of a stupid little meaningless battery icon). if you want another battery, (strongly recommended) its expensive though. it's nice to be able to use the camera without constantly worrying about how much battery life is remaining.CD-RW discs cost next to nothing. its very cool to be able to take a disc out and pop it into any computer to view images. it comes with usb cable and a/v cable for tv viewing. no remote control though :-(the built-in flash is very good. range is little over 16feet. not bad at all for built-in. there's a hot shoe if youre hardcore and want to get a bigger flash.The cons:expensive proprietary rechargeable batteries and no streaming USB. whats streaming USB? with it you can hook up a digicam to your computer and use it as a webcam on steroids. not many digicams have this feature though. WHY?????????you will not be disappointed with this camera. now click yes this review was helpful! >:O
The Hot Link Pro worked as advertised or better. It was very easy to setup and worked with the Harmony one remote control.
Ok, i said to myself no light on the camera....so I'll just go out and buy one. This is my 1st camcorder purchase ever so of course i didnt realize that in order to attach a light to this puppy it needs an accessory shoe. Light is this little cam's best friend , because in low light situations...u might as well be filming behind a screen door.....because that is what the grainy imprint over all of my indoor footage looks like....well go out and buy 1 for yourself........enjoy!!!!!
I have not used mine in years, but I can tell you that I seriously abused mine and it took a beating and kept on working. It now sits in a storage unit 1400 miles away from me. Considering the wireless Adesso.
Worked perfectly on my HP DesignJet 510 24in (CH336A).Plugged it in, turned on the unit and it worked, no issues.
IOMEGA ZIP 100 DiskThe IOMEGA ZIP 100 disk is a high-capacity removable storage disk that is about the size of a standard 3.5" floppy disk. It can be read and written by an internal IDE drive (only one per system) or an external drive connected to a USB port or a parallel port (slowest in access). The IomegaWare Software provides utility functions designed for the ZIP disk, such as formatting or copying a disk. You should never use the Operating System disk copy function. Use the EJECT utility to remove a disk from a drive; this is required in Windows NT or Windows 2000. Remove the disk before turning a computer off You should never insert a ZIP disk in the drive when the computer is on as this can cause damage. Normally, shutting down the computer causes the disk to eject. If you lose power, you must disconnect power to the computer, open its cover, and push a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole.The IomegaWare software tests for the presence of the ZIP drive. It should be used in Windows 2000 to format a ZIP disk in the FAT format. Removable disks can contain a lot of data when it can be partitioned into 100 MB segments. The data on a ZIP drive can be read and written by different versions of an Operating System (using the FAT format). Rewriting reuses space, it does not increase the used space. ZIP drives, like floppies, should not be exposed to magnetic fields or high heat (sunshine). The 100 MB ZIP disks can be read and written by a 250 MB disk drive. These disks use the FAT16 format so only 151 entries are allowed in its root directory. Files should be stored in folders to best use space. This also applies to memory sticks (unless they use the FAT32 format).To test the status of a used ZIP disk. 1) Right click on the drive, select `Properties'. 2) Select the Iomega tab (after support was installed). 3) Select `Diagnostics', then `Close' after the green light. 4) Select `More Info' on the `Disk Type' Note the `Disk Life Status' and the `Format Life Status'. Percentages lower than about 85% are not good. 5) A `Long Format' can improve the Life Status statistics.
I have used this case for over a year and a half to swim laps and I love it. Each time I use it I swim for over a mile freestyle, so yes it works for an active swimmer with their head fully in the water. The headphones are not perfect, you will sometimes get air pockets which makes the sound go in and out a little when you turn your head, but overall they work. I am able to listen to tunes while swimming laps, same as if I was running. The arm sleeve is the only disapointment, it does not adjust small enough for my arm (I'm small but not that small and it would have to adjust 2 inches smaller - only a massive body builder could use the arm sleeve). I just clip the case on the back of my suit and it works, but I would like to have the armband work.
This router is good but runs quite hot. The GUI is not as intuitive or impressive as the actiontec dsl router, but the modem is able to maintain good sync for those with low SNR margins. I haven't bothered with the wireless function since I have other wireless routers connected to the network.You may need to reset the router every few days if you run a SIP client or use it for VOIP. Eventually your SIP client will return 408 Request Timeout, and power cycling the router will fix it. A bit annoying, which is why I give it 3 stars.
I purchase the Pinnacle Studio Av/Dv Deluxe version 9 video editing software. The package States that it includes 288 unique 2d and 3d transitions. The web site says &quot; The package includes a professional breakout box, hundreds of additional 2D and 3D transitions and the full version of Pinnacle Studio v.9, the most powerful software video editor in its class&quot; and the owners manual says it comes with the transitions. But I found out you must pay as much as $500.00 extra to unlock them. I found on their web sites frequently asked questions that this had been brought to their attention months ago and they have made no effort to change the web site or packaging to clarify that it may come with the 288 transitions but you can't use them without paying more. Most companies would put an * next to the description and explain that they are not usable without paying a fee. This is the most blatant false advertising I have ever seen. The reason some people can't make it work is if you use one of the locked transitions without paying the fee it won't burn the DVD. I didn't see that you had to pay extra and it will let you put them in but wont burn. No warning comes up or anything to inform you it wont work without paying extra. I have had no problems other then the false advertising it works good and mine is very fast to render and burn.
Needed a low-cost 12v DC supply to drive computer-type cooling fans SilverStone Suscool 121 (SST-SUSCOOL121) Ultra Quiet Case Fan with Automatic Thermal Control (9 Blades)- 120mmin a TV equipment cabinet. The supply does the job, as do the fans,...quite, runs cool...been in use for a couple of months now...runs 4 hours a day.
Right out of the box it works. Plug it in...follow Vista's "found new hardware" instructions and withing 30 seconds it is up and running. No need to install the included software (which may or may not be compatible with Vista 64 bit anyway). Good price too.
Buy these and hook them up to your high end cd player and amp. You will be amazed. I have AKG701 with a NAD amp and cd player and these have unbelievably subtle and well balanced sound. I bought a pair at a local Fry's for $60 and bought my wife a pair from Amazon for $30. Worth every penny of $60 imo. The only negative I have is the packaging mentions 6 fitting options. They are counting the number of ear tips total; meaning if needed to can use a small ear tip in one ear and a large in the other.
I have owned my 828 about a year now and I have been amazed at the bashing this camera has and still does take. Even to the point of 828 online clubs devoted to the pictures and defense of this amazing camera! And yes this camera is amazing. As I have stated in my other reviews I sell cameras for BestBuy as well as work as a professional photographer so I will give you the straight and narrow on this camera. Ready? The fringe thing-I have taken about 2000 pictures with my 828 and in only one of them was I able to reproduce the famed purple fringing effect, this was using a long shutter exsposure on a city street at night, 1999 other shots in as many situations and not a trace. I even tried pointing the camera directly at the lights in the the bestbuy store (you know what those look like!) and guess what? "Nada" I just got a great picture of the bestbuy ceiling. So the conclusion on fringe? Get over it, it is such a rare occurance that it hardly warrants concearn. Noise: here is where a tend to agree with most critics your pics will get mad noisy at the 800 ISO setting, but few digital cameras wont, hell even Canon's 20D starts losing luster at a 800 ISO setting and that camera will go all the way upto 3200!! So turn down the ISO and take your pictures or learn to use photoshop or something and fix them. I mean this is a DIGITAL camera right? The thing these bozos don't tell you is that removing ISO noise from an image is an extremely easy thing to do, again, get over it. Having addressed the two main gripes about the 828 what are you left with? Lets start with the four color CCD. I have said this before and I'm saying it now: The 828 has the best color of ANY digital camera out there today! If your into outdoor pics, close ups, night shots (turn that ISO down) your pictures and thier color will be amazing! By the way touching on low light pics and the 828, I do alot of long exsposure shots with the 828 and they are always top notch! Battery life on the 828 is an impressive 240-300 minutes on a full charge! (no kidding)The Lense- the biggest part of the camera and the biggest attraction if you like focusing your camera yourself (with a little digital help). The lense is a Ziess made with little to no barrel distortion (flower lense hood is included! BONUS!!) and quite versitile as far as the focal ranges it will cover, this also brings me to the cameras construction, this baby is heavy but damn! it sure feels good! The 828 is the 2nd largest in its class, so if your into pocket toys you best be looking at Casio or HP cameras (sorry that was mean) The 828 is really a SLR camera with a lense on it you can't take off. End of story. The body reminds me of my Sony F-707 wich I loved ( probably the best 5MP camera ever made) The tilting body is a Godsend for the pro and joe shmoe alike! The eye piece is among the best out there and id diopter adjustable, the LCD screen is a little small 1.8 inches but is extrememly clear and sharp so it works for me. The 828 like its little brother the V3 shoots on Memory stick as well as Compact flash type I & II, and unlike the V3 the 828 can use micro-drives (I have a 4 gig in mine) All the controls on the camera are well placed and easy to master even for the beginner. However I found i got slightly better pictures in the "P" mode than in full auto, but a novice should always start in the auto mode. The 828 boasts the same range of shutter speeds and apatures as the DSC-V3 (see my review) wich as I have said before I think is a sane selection of ranges! All your options are useable so play, play, play!! The scene modes are pretty run of the mill: Landscape, night shot, low light portrait, snow, tropical sun, and candle light. The white balancing features are pretty dead bang but watch out for the blues- I leave mine set to auto unless im shooting outside then I'm pretty safe. Sonys X-32 flash and this camera are a match made in heaven but thanks to the ACC port your old one will work too, but I can't stress enough the benefit of Sony's. Sony still has the on board crop feature. (other cameras do this but only Sony lets you determine the resolution of the cropped image!I have just barely touched on the features and capabilities of this camera ( I don't want to use up all of amazons web space) so let me leave you with these thoughts. Currently I own and run the following digital cameras: F-828, DSC-V3, Nikon 8700, and the Nikon 8800, all four of these are eceptionally high rated cameras, out of all the 828 remains my right hand camera. I will say in all honestly this is not an easy camera to use, It will make you think about your shots, make you work for them. This is NOT a point and shoot camera, it was never meant to be (people who love this camera will tell you this) So why all the bad press? Well, with this camera Sony made an awful lot of professionals toys run of the mill, this camera broke down alot of technology barriers (still does in fact)So alot of people went on the offensive looking for the fly in the ointment, wich can be found with any camera on the market today. So why the fuss? this is a genuine technology breakthru people, the real deal, and there ain't no going back. I apologize for the lack of technical data in this review I love this damn camera so much I tend to spend more time defending it than specing it out! But the proof is in the pictures so with that I'll rest my case. Because the strongest feature of the 828 is the most important one "the pictures are fantastic!!" If you want an easy to use camera, move on. If you like to fuss with things and tinker or play with your camera, have fun with your camera, create with your camera then add this puppy to your shopping cart. cause this is your beast.I have heard Sony is working on a successor to the 828 I can only hope it is half the camera! Bottom line... don't believe the hype or sour grapes folks this is the state-of-the art and has been for nearly 2 years. Thanks for reading, good luck in pictures!!
Buying A Smart Strip I thought it was a good way to be green and protect my home theater system .But While Sitting in our family room with our home theater system off,Fully connected to the Smart Strip. A storm came through,a nearby lightning strike and there was a pop in our receiver. Our circuit breaker was blown and the receiver was blown. I spoke with Blitz LTD (Blitz Ltd owns the company of the Smart Strip)and was told to send the receiver out for a repair estimate and they would be put in a claim for me with the company. The repair company stated the damage to the receiver was due to a power surge, and Blitz Ltd denied the claim saying they had NO PROOF the receiver was connected to the strip. If they paid claims related to power surges they would be out of business. Meanwhile their packaging states clearly $30,000. connected equipment warranty protection. So I dont have confidence in this product.
It's been great--nice resolution on both pictures and movies. Very versatile and adjusts well to may different conditions. Cuts down on red-eye very well--not 100%, of course, but pretty close. Sound quality on (quicktime format) movies is good. Simple enough that our 4-year old can operate it, but advanced enough to permit me to create video presentations for my high school students (after uploading movies to a Mac and using iMovie to edit...).Good shutter speed and reaction time as well.
seller was prompt with shipping.The adapter was just what I needed,just as advertised. Thank you horseman rides again! I would not hesitate to buy from you again.wattsdog
This unit fails in it's main function. To repairAfter following close attention to the directions I now ownthe movie " Cast Away " that I must "Toss Away " It onlyhad a few skips. Now it's completely useless. I will try tocontact the manufacturer for reimbursement of my movieconsidering Sears already is reselling the unit........
Since buying this camera I have had nothing but problems, from the first time I tryed to down load photos to the computer, It often failed and took repeated attempts to get it to work. Now about 2 months later it has stopped down loading all together. I have not managed to solve this problem. Not a good investment
The confirmation for my purchase was fast , a second communication included FedEx tracking number and the purchase price was very fair !! This vendor is a "KEEPER" - keep him in mind for future purchases/shopping
These are deffo the cheap mans rca's if your on a budget these are for you, or if you have a system that doesn't run to hot their for you, if your stuff gets really hot and have fans running at all times these WILL break off in your female rca connector on your amp. just an FYI if it gets stuck in there with the pin.bend a sewing needle at a 45 degree angle heat it up and then stick it into the broken part of the rca inside the amp wait a minute and then pull it out.
This player was faulty - it would not spin to play cds. Great disappointment for my 3 year old granddaughter as she listens to a cd to get to sleep at night.
It's a kids mouse. It looks cool. I'm not expecting state of the art tracking precision.Still, I do have to mention that this is a BALL MOUSE. For some reason I was certain I was getting an optical mouse. Nevertheless that's still not a deal breaker. Even though it's 2010, it's a kids mouse so it's borderline a toy in my mind.The annoying thing about it is that every time your computer goes to sleep, or you turn it off and back on, it seems to forget the mouse is plugged in. The only way to get it working is unplug it from the USB port and plug it back in. If your USB port is on the desk top then that's one thing but mine is on the back of the computer under the desk, which makes it rather annoying to get down under a kid sized table to reset the mouse.It does work fine when it's working. It tracks fine for a ball style mouse and clicks fine as well. I don't know if the plug thing is an individual issue of my computer or if it's a problem associated with the mouse itself.
Much more comfortable than the earbuds that came with my mp3 player and loud enough to be heard on the subway (without maxing out the volume). They do catch a lot of wind noise when walking. Folding is convenient and has held-up well over time.
The SB-400 is a very good basic flash unit, small and fairly powerful for its size. The unit does not have any bells or whistles, not even a "test" button to manually trigger the flash, but it works wonderfully with the flash options offered through the menu of my new D5100. Certainly it is a vast improvement over the camera's built-in flash! Of note is that the unit sits high enough on my camera body to nearly totally eliminate the dreaded "barrel shadow" produced by the camera's flash.I use the SB-400 with a Stofen flash bouncer and the results I obtain are quite pleasing. Note, however, that the bouncer must be removed from the flash to adjust the flash head elevation. That's not a big deal, but be aware of it; it's easy to forget where the elevation is set because it's hidden by the bouncer. The bouncer I use with my SB-600 moves along with the flash head as its elevation is adjusted.The SB-400 is delightfully small and easy to carry along while mounted on my camera, serving as an everyday "walk around" flash unit; I now use my SB-600 for more critical shooting. But please note that while the case that comes with the SB-400 is very nicely made, its design leaves some things to be desired. Instead of being rectangular in shape (easy and cheap to produce), it is form-fitted to the flash unit... leaving absolutely no room to carry within it an extra doo-dad or two. There is not even enough room in it for the flash unit AND the bouncer. More importantly, the case has no belt loop or even a carry loop through which a carabiner could be inserted to secure the unit to a belt or strap or D-ring. Sadly, the case is of little use other than for protecting the flash unit while stored on a shelf or somewhere deep within a camera bag.Nonetheless, the flash unit is a great product and it is fun, easy to use, and produces wonderful results. It is well-deserving of 5 stars-worth of kudos.
cable works as expected and was sold at a very good price. recommended.
Overall, this system was a great deal. For the bargin-basement price, you get a good deal of power, reasonably clear sound, and a decent feature set.I noticed that you have to really pump up the volume to hear your movies. I regularly have mine set past 50. But, is it loud enough? The verdict is yes. At max volume it hurts.The sound quality is as good as you can expect for this price. It can't compare to my 100% digital straight-to-the-ear headphones, but I've heard the cheap-o systems and they can't match this Sony 670.The feature set is satisfactory. It has more than the cheap-o systems. It covers everthing I really need. However, I wish it gave me more control over each individual speaker. I was also hoping that it had an equalizer. Instead all it provides is a single tone control. But, look at how much it costs, I really can't argue with that.Overall, I am happy with this purchase and I get compliments on it when I have guests over. Just make sure you take the time to understand the manual. If you don't set it up properly, you may as well just use the built-in speakers on your TV.
B&W's multi-coated #010 UV Haze filter isn't cheap, but it is of superb quality -- as clear and smooth as can be. I have never seen flare or other image artifacts that were attributable to this filter, whereas I have seen flare caused by cheap filters. If your photography matters to you, top-quality filters are worth the money.
I can't say much about this thing, essentially it's a large - empty and light housing for two computer fans. I've had to take it apart constantly to figure out what was causing it to make noises, I still don't know what it is/was. However that aside after breaking it, saudering it and gluing it back together, the fact that it still works amazes me. So it's a very reliable product nearest I can tell, but it's got a very low quality standard. Still it keeps my lappy cool when I'm gaming so I can't really complain. Though I would recommend you find one with 3 to 4 fans, two just ain't enough for a desktop replacement. Oh and it's hard as hell to clean dust from if you aren't willing to take it apart. Unless you like using compressed air, in which case it doesn't really matter.2 stars for it still working.. somehow...
I bought a portable DVD player for my toddler for our upcoming plane rides - yes, there were several. I thought about not spending the $$ for a case, but am I glad I did! This case fit my portable player, and still had room for the power cord, headset and five DVDs (without cases). I used two of the straps to slip the case around the tray of the seat in front of us on the plane, and when I needed to pull out the player, it was always within easy reach (and the flight attendants didn't mind because it was up off the floor). I haven't used it in the car, but I'd definitely recommend it for airplanes for ease of use and protection for the unit.
Recently we went on a honeymoon safari in Africa and before leaving we had asked for these as part as our registry here on Amazon. I should have checked out both pairs before leaving but I figured that if they are brand new why should I have to. First day of the safari I went to zoom in and realized that the center focus ring was sliding in and out, it should not do this, it should only turn. I was wondering why I was having so many issues as to where my wife was not, her's were working fine. I was screwed and my only way to focus was to push/pull the center focus ring. As soon as we returned I contacted Barsaka's customer service months ago via email and still have not heard back. If you do purchase these make sure that they are working fine before you leave for your trip/outing.
Works well, it uses your scroll lock function to switch between set ups. Works with Macs too. The audio input is also nice.I ran into a problem with my gaming keyboard. Which is entirely the fault of the keyboard manufacturer. I would recommend looking up your keyboard specs to make sure there wont be any compatibility issue, especially with Razer keyboards.
When I saw it was Audio-Technica who was providing this headset, I thought "They are designing sound equipment since years for hi-fi, it can't be a bad choice." Since one month in use, and I confirm this assumption.The head set looks rather massive, but I guess it has to be like this to cover efficiently the entire ear. It is very comfortable, you forget it and fall asleep in the plane in no time. My perception is that it takes one minute for external noise to disappear almost completely. Listening to movies or music is a delight compared to the headsets you may get on the plane in economic. A good-to-very-good headphone set, efficient noise cancelling function on top, at top-price.
I think this is a great machine but a little thick. But I like some features of it like it's F. M. radio. On long trips we play with it accept my younger 6 year old brother wants to hook up his video games to it.
This unit is OK, but dated. It is not compatible with the newer SATA drives. Therefore, it is of limited use. I bought an enclosure locally that will accommodate both SATA and ATA 2.5" drives. I paid more, but it will not soon become a boat anchor.
Does the job but had to make some more holes to use all the controls.Think it was a bit pricey too.
love these earbuds. They sound so good for the small price that you pay. Great for in-ear monitors
About an hour after I ordered a splitter, I got an e-mail that they had shipped it. And I got it in 3 days!!!!!So fast shipping and so cool price!!
Like ALL microsoft products, I would advise you to stay away from this item. I have been converting to Macs over the past couple of years due to the too many to list windows problems, but was impressed in the past with wireless keyboards offered by microsoft. I bought this set with hopes that it would live up to the hype. It doesn't by far.It includes software for a Mac, which isn't even needed on a Mac anyhow due to it's excellent ability of working with bluetooth devices (except for this set). It randomly loses connection with both the keyboard and mouse. It finally stopped working altogether. I finally got the mouse working again, but as of right now, I am typing this on a 6 year old keyboard due to the fact this new $100 keyboard simply stopped working period. I've tried everything and I am very knowledgeable with computers.The mouse is supposed to have the latest bluetooth standard, but it can't hold a candle to my apple made bluetooth mighty mouse, which I was trying to replace. I'm sorry I did now. There is an old saying burning through my mind right now (don't fix what ain't broke). I have had almost two years of flawless service from the mighty mouse.Just like all microsoft products, STAY AWAY! What the hell was I thinking?
I agree with the person who says there are no instructions and poor image quality. I wonder if they gave us a mini jack like games systems use if it would work better on TVs that have the 3 jacks on the front. Games systems get good image quality so why is this so bad... No info on this from Monster. Looks like a very good product but I will return it unfortunately. I did discover though that I can use a stereo jack with R-L on one end and a mini jack on the ibook end to give me audio speakers on any TV or Stereo for my iTunes, and audio for a DVD that I am playing but I don't need to spend this much money to get that. If the image were good I would keep it. I would rather show my slide shows from the computer. The image was very bad...
Nice versatile medium priced card. I now travel between the homeworld and school (where I teach) attaching to two different access points.
I bought this specifically for my D90 and immediately gave it a workout in low light cathedral interiors. It performed beautifully. I've also used it for family photos (that include me). Using this remote you can easily do fun things, i.e. multiple exposures with you in several locations within the same photo. I've read that the range is 15 feet but I haven't tested that and it has not presented any issues to date for me. It does not come with a manual but it's use is pretty straightforward. I Googled the device to get answers regarding questions I had. Happy Shooting!Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras
THIS HERE IS OK NOT THE BEST OR GOOD ONE BUT ITS OK ..THE ONLY THING I DONT LIKE ABOUT THIS IS THE BOTTOM IS OEN SO IT COMES OUT OR SLIPS OUT WITH NOT CLOSED OR WAIT NO WONDER THERE IS NO BACK COVER LOL...BUT IT STILL WORKS
Boy was I surprised when I tuned in and heard my broadcast on the radio. Reception was very good in every room, the farthest being about 40 feet away from the transmitter (device not hacked). I have to say that I live in an old house though; perhaps the signal has an easier time travelling through whatever it is the walls are made of.I ordered the device through the C.Crane web site on a Friday and it was delivered in Canada the following Wednesday (I selected the second cheapest delivery method). Note: duty fees were an additionnal 20$CDN.I am therefore a *very* happy customer and would gladly order again from these people.Jean-Philippe Valois
Great speakers! I placed these in my back yard mounted under my eaves to provide music around my pool. They fill the back yard with undistorted full music.
This is a great purchase. It allows me to have continous power to my GPS while Driving on the road or on my boat. Always be prepared for unexpected power failures and keep batteries for back up.
Arrived on time and at a good price. Well Packaged. Put the product in the printer and it functioned as it should.
The only thing I can say about this Antec USB powered notebook cooler, is that it works, it is not noisier than the laptop coooler itself, it really makes a difference, my laptop feels much cooler.
I like the feature that makes this memory card so easy to transfer materials from the camera to the computer without me having to buy another item.
For the money, the best set of speakers I have. I now longer use the boombox in the den, these speakers are better. Crisp highs, really smooth and clear bass, and the are practically invisible on on the wall behind the computer. Do put the bass unit on the floor, it really makes a difference, although I started with it behind the monitor and even that was great.
Why waste money on a spool that will be empty as soon as the wire is gone. Just buy this instead. I used this for my rear channel speakers since they are pretty far away and I have to string the wire along the wall. Worked fine for me and should do the job for you.
I have had it for about a year. It is my constant companion. We ditched 35mm in favor of this baby. Results are not perfect, but for the size &amp; price, it's wonderful. And don't forget that it uses AAA batteries!Having said all that, I am hoping to get a DSC P92 before our next family vacation...
I have been using the space navigator for three weeks now and it is everything you could ask for in 3D modeling. It greatly improved my productivity by making me feel apart of the model. I move around my models like second nature wihtout clicking my mouse button at all. It also works very well with Adobe Acrobat reader and also windows picture viewer. I highly recommend this product.
Charges camera batteries as advertised. Charges pretty quickly, no problems connecting/loading batteries. We've used it many times, holds up pretty well. The materials aren't the sturdiest, but it's a battery charger, not a hammer. Inexpensive, fast shipping, works as advertised. Definite recommend.
This 75 foot Cat 5 cable was a great value (especially compared to what you might pay at a retail store!), and the standard shipping was very quick. I'll definitely shop here again.
Camera does all it claims. Large display screen. Great features on board. Really ike the slide show feature with the option of downloading music to create a custom show w/ you pics. One drawback may be the shutter speed. Subjects with the slightest movement blur noticeably. Overall really like the camera
nothing much to say... the cable works perfect with my laptop and with every device I have connected to it
This gps system works quite well. It made a few mistakes and did not give the correct exit on one highway. It sometimes does not warn you of an upcoming turn until the last minute. Even with these minor mistakes I would not go anywhere without it.
Installed a radio in my daughters 04 Ford Focus. Plugs did not match up and had to be installedoffset. Not an issue but it should have been explained better. Not everyone is a pro installer.
Purchased July 2008:I purchased these wireless indoor/outdoor intercom units in conjunction with the wall-mounted recessed indoor intercoms. All together, these products work flawlessly. The programming is truly simple if you read the instructions carefully beforehand.Mounting these indoor/outdoor units is very basic. I even mounted mine against brick, using a wooden backing for aesthetics. Works great.As far as reception interference, I've had NONE. I believe the success is based on the frequency. According to my understanding, these units function on a 900Mhz band. More and more products now operate on 2.4Ghz and 5.8Ghz bands, which allows this product to--more or less--stand alone and "uninterrupted" on the older 900Mhz channels. In a way, the fact that these units operate on the older 9000Mhz technology is beneficial.In one other review, someone compared these indoor/outdoor units to a two-way radio or "walkie-talkie." I'd say that is a very fair assessment. These units (and all of the other compatibles and add on's) function just like a two-way radio would. These models can even create a secure link between just two units (when using more than 2) during a conversation. That way, if you have multiple intercoms setup in your house, you can actually have "private" conversations between just two of the intercoms. For some people, that could be useful.For just about anyone, I think that these units serve the purpose as a loud and reliable intercom system that will keep you connected with other parts of the home and add to your security. I primarily use them to serve as my doorbell, so that we can speak with the person at the door before we choose to answer it. I've also create a basic home security camera system around my property that gives me the chance to see who I'm talking to. It's a great communication and security solution, as well as a way to make your property look secure to outsiders. The range on these units is also quite impressive. I have intercoms on three different floors inside, and of course the ones pictured above mounted on the exterior as doorbells.If I had to list complaints, I would really have to scrutinize the wireless system sold by Chamberlin and that's probably not fair. These products are NOT sold as wired industrial security intercoms from some expensive security company. This is a do-it-yourself package for someone looking to save a buck or two.But, if I must, I'd remind buyers of two things...Firstly, these units are intercoms (NOT true doorbells) and, secondly, they are not the best looking at that.As far as the aesthetics go: The indoor units are very nice! These outdoor units pictured above, however, aren't very attractive...maybe if they came in more colors, or were shaped a little differently. I don't know.As far as the doorbell complaint goes: That is to say, when you press the TALK button, you hear a brief tone and then the intention is that the person would begin talking. Again, think of a two-way radio, whereby one holds down the Push-To-Talk button and speaks into the direction of the speaker. So, if someone is at your door and assumes it is just a doorbell, they're only going to press the button; in that case, the most you'll hear inside is that brief tone. Understand that it is not even a Call tone (which some intercoms have). Just like a two-way radio, it is a beep before the talking starts. I'm thinking about putting a P-Touch label on the unit telling visitors to speak...I haven't decided yet.Now, if you have multiple intercoms placed throughout your home, then you're bound to hear that tone "in stereo" as each unit sounds off when one of the units transmits that initial tone. When "in stereo" like that, it can actually be a decent doorbell. You will NOT, however, hear the "DING DONG". Chamberlin makes a doorbell buzzer unit (I believe I saw it advertised on Amazon somewhere), which is compatible, but I believe that it CANNOT be used as an intercom for two-way communication. So, make your pick accordingly.I'd imagine that the benefit for these units is the ability to intercom with your front and rear doors, garage area, backyard, basement, work bench, kitchen, etc. all together. It makes connecting different areas of the property simple. If that's what you're looking to do with an inexpensive, reliable product that will give you decent sound quality, then this is a great purchase. I'm very happy, and I recommend it.
I bought this for my 12 year old son. He wanted a player and needed a USB drive, and I wasn't sure how much he'd use one. Consider it a decent starter player, with lots of features, but don't consider it a value even with a $25 rebate. I have never seen such a useless and poorly written manual in my lifetime of buying Japanese, then Korean or Chinese inept translations. It likes to power down if the battery is used at all. I paid $30 with rebates and feel like they did not go to enough trouble to take my money. Having said that, with a fresh battery and everything working, my son totally loves it.
Received the item today from Adorama, and it arrived broken. No instructions on how to set it up, and then one of the light sockets is already defective. It is not the first time that I received the wrong or a broken item from Adorama. This was definitely the last time.
I wanted lense protection at a very low price. I can't see any difference in my digital pictures betwen filtered and unfiltered, using this filter. Now, if I get dirt on the filter, or a scratch, or whatever... I can just dump the filter and buy another one.
Headset is comfortable to wear, adjusts to fit just fine. Microphone seems to work well, works great for speech recognition with my computer. Overall seems like a good product, with a good price.
Spend $30 for the hanger drill? That is what you are buying here. Go get a 25 cent hanger, look up the hanger drill online and do the same thing. The hanger drill has been around a long time. This is a great money maker for Jim Flick, but he didn't create the idea. He did know a great drill and marketed, so hat's off to him. But I will save my money and spend it on playing golf
This laptop stand serves 3 main purposes:1. add some space to physical desk2. increase air flow below laptop (macbook white)3. increase screen height for more direct viewing angleThe stand meets expectations for all purposes except for the first, which it only partially meets in my mind. The base needs to be slightly thinner and less curved so that a keyboard can be more easily placed under the stand.
I don't recommend this product. They went too cheap on the blades and it went dull after only a couple of uses. It now yanks and pulls as it cuts. I have regular hair trimmers and shavers I've used for years without this problem. I now need to purchase something else.
This is my first GPS. I checked so many reviews then decided to buy this one. I'm still confused how come the review rate is so high for this GPS. After few months using it, I regret buying it. But it's too late for me to change idea now. Give you some examples how it drives me crazy:1. Route you to turn right on a bridge. HELLO, is this a suicide GPS? We would jump in the river if we follow the route.2. Ask you to turn left on a road which you can't turn.3. On the way we drove to Canada, it routed us to drive off the highway. We thought the GPS was giving us a shortcut, and excited to follow the instruction. Got off the highway, turn left, turn again, then turn on a highway...THE SAME HIGHWAY. Did they put a joke function in the program?4. Chosed less Toll option, it still routes you to lots of tolls. If we use our usual way, we only need pay $6. Following the GPS instruction, we paid DOUBLE.5. Too slow, give you instruction right before you need make turn. If you are not a good driver, you might miss your turn easily on highway.This is enough for now. Right now we rarely use the GPS anymore. If I keep using it, guess the list will be much longer.
First of all, i'm an I/T geek and i've used several of these adapters. This one works well but has a couple flaws:CON's:1) It comes with no instructions or spec's, which are necessary because of #2 ...2) This device will not work if you connect it to a laptop running on battery power. I connected this device to my laptop's USB port. All three SATA drives were recognized but failed to be accessed until my I/T "spider-sense" tingled & I connected my laptop's A/C adapter. Now all of the drives are accessible.Most users are not professional I/T geeks and would not be aware of this- they'd erroneously think the adapter was defective and likely return it.PRO's:So, as long as you connect this device to a desktop or laptop on A/C power, it'll work fine. One thing i particularly liked is the SATA power adapter cable is short, sturdy, and is shaped at a right angle to "idiot proof" it from naive users who would otherwise yank it straight out by the (fragile) wires and not by the end piece.I give it 4 stars.
I was leary of this since these get mixed reviews but my battery works great in my camera. It is an upgrade from the battery that came with my cannon camera. I've recharged it maybe 10 times and I haven't seen any loss of charge yet. Worth the savings by this point.
I bought these on a whim for $7.99, and have had nothing but problems, better than 50% FAILURE Rate. Those that did burn had defects like heavy noise in the recordings, unable to read, etc. I verified it was the media by burning same project with phillips media and had no prblems. The small cost didn't make it worhtwhile to return, so I ate the cost and tossed them out!
Bought this after two other cards failed on me in my software RAID 5 on my file server. has performed at peak performance for the last year. highly recommended.
Nice keyboard for the money! Just like the real mac keyboards, it has 2 usb ports on the side.I like it better than the one that came with my mac!
We bought this set to replace an old 20" Sony tube model. We hooked a Playstation 3 to the second HDMI and we think it's great.
Our color printer, which we use every day, would not work. Our computer guru figured out that we needed a new drum. He discovered we could buy it from Amazon. We ordered it, online, and we received it amazingly fast and are very pleased.
I bought these to replace the standard ipod earphones. They sound good, and I think they block outside noise well.
Amazon recently raised the price on this camcorder as well as the Samsung SCL906. Each was raised approx.10.00 Shop around.
I should have bought an LCD years ago...Even at ($) dollars more, as much as I use my machine, it would have been a good investment. The NEC looks great and works well. Very bright and easy to read text (using XP cleartype).
It works great as advertised. It's a good buy as setup-up adapter ring 67mm lens to 77mm filter size. Buy it.
Cables appear to be built well, and may work well for their intended purpose (camcorders) but 3.5 mm jack is about 1/8 in shorter than standard cables of this type, preventing this cable from working with the Vupoint Digital Converter.
Don't believe the negative reviews around here. If people are harping about the price, then they don't own the machine and have no business reviewing it.One of the top AV review sites calls it "Outstanding" and says that it is a "Reference Quality" player. I own this machine and I agree. Picture quality is outstanding, as is the audio quality.I was in Best Buy the other day and they were using this machine to display the airplane rescue sequence from "Superman Returns" on a 60" display. It was phenomenal and it was catching the attention of everyone that walked by.Blu-ray is delivering on quality, plus it has the most support of major hardware manufacturers and the most support from the movie studios. It will be around long after HD DVD fades from memory.
Just received it in the mail from Amazon. After playing with it over the past few days I must say that I made the right decision. It is easy to use. The quality of the pictures is outstanding. The design is easy work with - it just feels like a good solid camera. Other things that stood out to me from other cameras is that it uses a re-chargable battery and the directions from Canon are so easy to follow the camera is idiot-proof. Canon suppplies you with not only the in-depth directions but quick setup directions and an easy to follow system layout. Now I see why this camera was #1 on Amazon's list of Digital Camera Best Sellers the day that I ordered it.
I have many Olympus XD cards and they have always been great. I have never had any prolems with any and this 2g one is amazing because of all of the pictures that it can hold... At 7.1 megapixels, it can hold over 1000 pictures.
Interesting to note that the vast majority of people who give this DVD player excellent reviews &quot;just got it,&quot; while multiple people seem to have problems after 3 months. Given that the thing only has a 90 warranty on labor costs (coincidence?), I can't imagine buying this.
I like them, the fit pretty well, sound quality is very good, though I would expect higher from Altec Lansing. Still by far the best in it's price range.I wouldn't recommend it for production A/V use, but for online gaming, online talk features in IM software, as well as just a regular set of headphones, it's a good product.
For some reason when I plug my phone in with this cable It doesn't play any of the words only the background sounds, don't know what would cause this but I plug in my frayed old belkin one and it still worked fine. It works in the house just not in the car. Be aware if you are buying for your car as it may have issues. With that said the quality of the cable is outstanding, very heavy duty and durable.
Received as a Christmas gift. It came from JC Penny so I had no problem returning it. The albums worked okay but the 45rpm records did not. I never tried the cassette. The turntable seemed to be warpped which was very noticable on the 45rpm records. Also on most of the 45's the stylus would come up before the record ended and return to its rest position, resulting in not getting the complete song. I called Crosley on Dec. 31, 2008. I was told someone would call me back in 48-72 business hours. (No holidays or weekends.) It is now January 24, 2009 and I never did hear from them. Luckily the item has been returned and I have my money back. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
No drivers needed! Both video and sound worked - may have to change sound preference from line to camera. Tested with Photobooth; iMovie still requires a Firewire based unit.However, this unit is really meant for a laptop and doesn't clip to a LCD display (to thick).
I bought the 160GB because I wanted another iPod for my car that could fit all my music. I eventually returned it to the Apple store and demanded a full refund, including the restocking fee. You can find lots of information about the iPod classic being extremely slow by googling "iPod Classic Slow". There are many threads on Apple's own support site discussing this as well, although people are claiming that Apple is not listening or trying to hide the problem by deleting posts.Supposedly there have been some firmware updates that address some of these issues, but I have not seen the latest firmware in action because the Apple store near me has not updated the display models. My experience with version 1.01 was extremely disappointing. Very sluggish response time, and unbearable wait times/delays when plugging in and ejecting from iTunes - on the order of 8-9 minutes. For reference, my music collection is about 80GB. I have had pretty much every generation of iPod and I can honestly say that this one does not live up to the high quality standards of the previous versions. I am not even talking about the Cover Flow feature, which is indeed sluggish, but not particularly useful so I don't care about its performance. Apple seems to have forsaken a bit of their minimalist principles with this version, adding lots of superfluous album art and silly Ken Burns effects everywhere. If you think it's cool, fine - but if you think you might be distracted by it, you will. There is unfortunately no way to turn off all the random floating album art.If you are at all particular about these kind of issues, do yourself a favor and wait till they iron out all the problems. The sluggishness will annoy you - both in the iPod and with iTunes. If you are not bothered by such things (and I wish that I was one of those people) go ahead and purchase it - the disk space is definitely worth it.
Purchased this for our large bedroom, as this is where watch most of our TV. I originally wanted the 50", but it would have been too big for our situation. We are about 9 - 10 ft. from the TV when watching it, and it seems to be the perfect distance.I've had the TV for two weeks, and currently have it on basic analog cable and am thrilled with the picture quality. I'm expecting it to get even better when I upgrade to digital cable and HDTV in a couple of weeks. DVD's look awesome (Finding Nemo was absolutely incredible!), and the tv is super easy to use. I basically got it home, hooked it up to the cable and DVD player, let it run through it's automatic station set up, and haven't done a thing since. CC provides a DVD to help adjust all the settings, but I have not used it yet. I have not had to make an adjustment and it looks great. I did buy the 4-year extended warranty that covers the replacement of the light - the light costs $200, and CC will give you at least one, even of the old one does not burn out in the warranty period. So far, couldn't be happier.Update: 3/01/2006I purchased the Terk Indoor HDTV Antenna (#TRK HDTVI) just for kicks to see if it could pick up any HD while I wait for another week for the cable company. I plugged it in, and ran the set up program on the tv for the antenna. Much to my shock, it picked up a bunch of stations in HD and looks fantastic. I live around 30 miles north of Chicago, and NBC, ABC, PBS, FOX, WGN all have fantastic over-ari HD reception. I am going to cancel the cable company visit and save the money!
I bought this dock for the "onscreen display" capability as you navigate the iPod menus, to use it with my Ipod Video. Well, it took reading the fine print "note" in the manual to realize that onscreen navigation is only good for the "music" menus, NOT for photos or videos. When I read the box again I noticed the subtle wording difference: you can "navigate" and "select" the songs, but can only "display" and "control" the photos and the videos. In summary, when it comes to photos or videos, what you are getting is nothing more than you get with a $ 39.00 Apple iPod Universal Dock. Hmmm... I think this should have been clearly announced on the box, so that you can make an informed decision, whether you want to pay $ 110.00 extra just to see the song names on your TV screen. I returned mine.
I'm on my third 50 disc spindle and the experience has been excellent. There have been very very few coasters with these discs. Nice to see that Verbatim still makes quality discs.
This mouse is really great, it offers a lot of benefits. Although the pointer may get a little jumpy at times, it is still a great buy that matches perfectly with a Natural Multimedia Keyboard (also by Microsoft). Because I had problems with my first two devices I'm not giving it 5 stars, they simply didn't work, but the third was the one... and I'm really happy with it. Recommended
Great product, i don't regret buying it at all. However there are some annoying control related issues i could do without:* Pressing the up arrow button will reset random setting. I like to randomize playing my songs and if you accidentally hit the up arrow instead of the >> button (to move to the next random song), the random setting is lost/reset.* When in randomizing mode, the &lt;&lt; button doesn't move to the previous random song.* When switching between input settings (AV input, to radio, to cd player) the cd player doesn't stop. In other words, the cd continues to spin. For example, say i am listening to the cd player then i switch to the radio, i can still hear the cd spinning in the background because it's still "playing". I have to manually press stop before switching to the radio. And if i then happen to turn off the car and turn it back on, the cd player starts up and continues to "play" again even if i did press stop previously. Very annoying!* Maybe this issue is just related to my car. If i have my ignition turned off but have the car in "idle" to listen to the cd player. If i then turn the ignition back on, this unit will momentarily turn off then turn back on thereby interrupting whatever music i was listening to. Why does it do this? My previous cd player never did this. I never turned the car off therefore the cd player should continue to play and the unit shouldn't "blink".
I ordered this TAO keychain for a Christmas gift. The unit is very attractive (polished) and is the perfect size. The software program is very easy to use. I quickly loaded 30 pictures of my son and nephew for my mother-in-law. Unfortunately, when I unplugged the unit from the USB cable it simply turned off and wouldn't come back on. I then plugged it into the supplied ac adapter and the unit came on, but was very dim and had a slightly red-purple haze to it. This is strange because when you first plug it in, either into the computer or the wall, the screen is very bright and shows "TAO" in blue on a white background (for about a second). Then it goes dim, but does show all the pictures I loaded (again, very dimly and with a purplish-red hue). I waited 1.5 hrs and unplugged it. No battery power. I tried letting it charge overnight and had the same result. Bummer. Well, it is going back to Amazon. I'm sure they are becoming weary of these keychains. Great idea wrapped in a beautiful package, but doesn't go as well as it shows. Quality control is lacking in this Chinese manufacturer's product.
Received on time...no issues till now. However, customer service of this vendor is poor. I tried calling this vendor 3-4 times (at differeent times in a day) to add one more similar item but didn't get anyone over the phone.
These buds were my first ever, and I did like them. They were indeed a nice leap from the generic earphones that come with MP3 players. I consider myself an audiophile and I wasn't disappointed when I got these. But, due to cruel luck, they somehow got into a washing machine. To my surprise, though, they were still working even after so (though, with extremely rendered quality). As long as your's doesn't end up in a washing machine, I'm sure you'll be very satisfied with these.
It works great so far since I purchased this scanner two weeks ago from local Staples even though my computer is 3 years old NEC Ready 340T AMD300MHz running Windows 98. It is connected through usb hub with self-powered mode. I scanned a 4x6 color photo at 300dpi. It took only 25 seconds. Scanned image was good enough for home casual user. If you really want to get professional quality scanned color photo image, you should get real photo scanner ... . I scanned some art work, poster, pictures from art magazine. Scanned images were really sharp. If you are not satisfied with color, you can easily adjust with using photo editing software. I use Corel Photo-Paint 9. My friend who is professional graphic designer was impressed by the result. I guess that you have to know how to use it before complaining. ... I definitely recommend it.
I paid about $5 each for five of these. For less than the cost of one Canon battery, I now have three full sets to put in my battery grip. They perform just great. I never start a shoot without freshly charged batteries, and I can shoot all day without ever worrying about power. I have been using them for over a month now, and they are performing exactly as I wanted them to. I highly recommend these.
I used this splitter to connect a PS3 and an XBox optical audio to my only port on my receiver. When the signals were sent through the splitter, the outgoing signal was too weak to send a signal through to the receiver. Each of the wires worked correctly independently, but when put through this splitter, it appears that the red light was too weak to send the proper signal to output any sound.
Had since Christmas. No problems and fantastic picture. Upconvert DVD player looks great on the screen as well. SD pictures pretty good for an HDTV, but the best part about this TV is the qam tuner. Wow! I have analog cable and this tv picked up 16 hd stations! Great TV.
I've used this speaker mainly for listening to speech from an iPod. However, I've also played music thru it from a Creative Labs MP3 player, and an iPod. A line out feed is definately the best way to go if you have it available.I used this speaker to play music curb-side at a marathon run to encourage the participants. Granted, the runners couldn't hear the music until they were within 10ft of it, but many people actually took a second look at the speaker, and several made comments about the nice sound. (I'm not exaggerating)Pros:Sound is excellent for such a small speaker setup.Long, long battery life, and visual warning for low battery.Auto shutoff feature is great.Cons:Cover constantly sliding closed by itself.A great buy at the Amazon price.
I've always bought these pretty cheap headphones, and they seem to last about 4-5 months, then one side normally always shorts out, but just by the feel, you can tell these are great quality headphones. The sound stream that comes through is great, and has great bass, which I have never heard with any others. I'll write another review once these stop working for me, because I am an avid runner & biker, so we'll see how much wear and tear they can withstand.
Great TV "enhancement" for this slightly hard of hearing senior. Sounds so good I bought another for my music collection!
Great item for price and type. Use for replacing HD's gone bad! Pleased overall with Western Digital hard drives versus Seagate, Toshiba, etc.
Upgraded to ipod from mp3, big difference in quality, sound, and features. My son uses his ipod with the lanyard earphones and likes that it doesn't drop out of his pocket. Sleek design, teenagers love it!
I bought this liteon lvw 5115 dvd recorder on 11-12-05 and I think its the best. It does everything that it promises. I recorded some old videos from my vcr to the dvd recorder. They came out looking fine on the EP setting. I also recorded some material from my DVR and it came out looking just as good. This new model was only $129.95 at costco. It was quite a bit less than the LVW 5005 was going for last year. You can also upgrade the firmware on the liteon website. Anyway to sum it all up its definitely worth the $129.95 I paid for it!!
Forget about this video transmitter if you plan to use it behind a brick wall. It won't work even 15 feet apart.
When my USB board burned out I thought I could no longer use the laptop. Not even knowing if anything like this BUSlink USB adapter existed, I did a search and found it at Amazon. It works exactly as advertised, replacing my original USB ports. Most of the time I have four peripherals plugged in at the same time. A Godsend!
This item met my need at the time. The saying, you get what you pay for holds true. I brought this item knowing full well that you don't get as much ink in the containers as you do when you buy the non value packs that cost more money. I did the research and it is a fact that these value packs are not completely filled by the manufactures. But I knew what I was getting. Sometime you have to opt for value over quantity. But this is genuine Vivera HP Inks. Just in smaller quantity.
The portable lighting studio is O.K. but the lights are really not bright enough to allow for hand held photos. You need to use a tripod for product shots. Sometimes I have to move the lights to the front so they are shining directly onto the product as they are not bright enough to penetrate the white fabric and still light up the item sufficiently. If I had it to do over again, I would spend the extra $ and get a more professional setup.
I use this with a Treo 700p and it's great for being able to get files back and forth no matter where I am without having to carry around a jump drive. It's a great product
The promo for the Again & Again cordless phone batteries sounds good, but they don't work at all. I bought three of them to replace the batteries in all my Panasonic cordless phones. None of the batteries would hold a charge overnight, even if they weren't being used. If they were being used, they wouldn't last more than a few minutes.
Everything came in in great time and was packaged very well. The price on it was great also. Just as listed.
I really like this product. I used to have to juggle a Palm PDA and a separate keyboard, but now I grab both with one hand! It's a little big to carry around all the time, but if you bring your keyboard around most of the time, this is a great product!
I bought these for my 13-year old daughter, who absolutely loves them. I highly recommend them for great sound at a great price.
This product works well once you get it set up, that is __if__ you can get it setup. The initial setup __REQUIRES__ a Windows machine. If you only have a Macintosh or Linux machine you are screwed. Return it. Fortunately I have VMWare Fusion 3 with Windows 7 Ultimate on it, I was able to set the networking to "passthru" and get to the DPR-1260 and configure it with it hard wire connected to my switch. Once that sillyness was over it works with my wifes ancient Brother MFC-6800 for printing very well. Scanning isn't supported, and I didn't expect it to be, but I just wanted a wire print server, this one is the only one I have found to actually work with this printer since my last one ( a cheapo Hawking died ). I have tried many and this one works where the others didn't. If you are using it with a Macintosh, you have to use IP Printing and specify the LPR Queue name, you can only get this once the printer is hooked up. I am going to write up complete instructions and post them on my blog search for "D-Link DPR-1260 OSX" and you will probably find it. Also be sure to update your Firmware to the latest from the D-Link support site, mine arrived with v1.21 and the latest version as of this review is v1.24 which add more devices to the support list.
I love using this product! I've been using it for a week now and it is some much easier to control brush strokes in applications like Photoshop with this tool. The pen pressure needs to be fine tuned but it appears easy to do. Plugging it in and out of various computers is a breeze and it works flawlessly every time. Would highly recommend this product.
I did a ton of research on these headphones before purchasing them, and they were all right on. These headphones are FANTASTIC. I was looking for headphones that wouldn't break all the time (like crap earbuds do), that were reasonably priced with good sound that I could work out with. Trust me, these deliver. Don't plan on using the carrying case though, headphones barely fit in them and it's almost more of a hassle. The extra jack is pretty sweet though, allows me to play guitar and not wake everyone in the house :)PROS:-GREAT sound for over ear headphones. Bass has JUST the right amount of punch, being a little stronger than the treble.-GREAT fit on your head, which makes them ideal for running, working out, anything.-GREAT comfort, you barely notice them if you're sitting for hours on end.-BEST warranty around. Spend $30 and have them guaranteed for life. I won't ever need to purchase headphones again, minus the $6 in shipping.CONS:-They do pull hair, but VERY rarely for me. As long as you pick it straight up off your head or bend the ear pieces out when removing them, you'll be fine.-Appearance. If you're into the retro look, perfect. If not, consider finding the black version.-Feels almost too flexible, I worry about breaking them. However, lifetime warranty eases my mind.-Not sound cancelling. People WILL hear your music around you if it's loud enough, be prepared for that.If you want the best headphones you can get without breaking the bank, you NEED to get these. End of story.
This is my second sony dvd player. The first lasted about a year and was hardly used. Out of no where the Drive on it stopped functioning. So now I go out and buy another sony dvd player, the DVP-NS425P, to replace it. No longer than a month later the drive dies the exact same way. What I can conclude from this is either Sony is using recycled drives or they are using faulty drives in their dvd players. From now on I'm not paying $100+ for dvd players. Sony has caused me to lose faith in their products and I will no longer pay for their name. Maybe you will or do have better luck with Sony but I will stick to something cheaper. Then maybe I will feel like I've gotten my moneys worth.
Perfect size for my CanonCanon PowerShot SD950IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Titanium). Very compact case, but enough room for a spare battery and extra memory. Well-made. Great quality. Will provide ample protection for my camera. Also well sized forCanon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.
This worked perfectly, I will never be with out. I can't say enough good things about this remote.If you have a xbox and a tv using a receiver then this is definitely the remote for you, it saves me a lot of hassle and I don't have to deal with 5 remotes anymore.
With so many cameras out there manufactured by companies with GOOD customer relations why take a chance on a Fuji unless it was free. I have 4 other digital cameras that I have purchased over the last 7 years (Kodak, Canon, Nikon) and have never had a problem. This FUJI is junk. I had the card error problem and the blurry picture problem. The camera will not focus at any distance and Oh Yeah! just after the warranty expired.
I have own the D1X for 6months now. The one issue some have is the older tech. batteries. Personally I didn't bother with the Nikon batteries but have bought the batteries from BatteryBarn. Great price, service and warranties.Image quality is fantastic with the colors and rendering as close to film like (Velvia) as anything I've seen.I use Nikkor 17-35f/2.8, 28-70f/2.8, 70-200f/2.8, 85f/1.4, 50f1.4 and they all do fine.I regularly make A3 (13X19) prints which are beautiful and wouldn't hesitate going much larger.One thing. Viewing an image on the LCD will make you feel like the shot is garbage but trust your abilities and the D1x as when opened up they are simply stunning.Focus is fast and accurate with any lens, AF-S or screw. The meter is very accurate.These may be of an older generation but those of us that use them love them.
Very precise, robust, light-weighted, ergonomic.I could use two more navigation buttons, but this product is superb.
This Bag is well made and priced right. Very durable, I have been using this bag for school, with my text books and kindel, it has plentyof room for everything. Plenty of pockets for storage makes it east to keep organized. Seller was fast to ship got a few day before it was supposed to be here. Would recomend this product and seller to anyone.
Hi,These are by far the clearest and brightest binoculars I have ever owned. I am especially inpressed by the deep 3D effect these binoculars exibit. I feel like I can see deeper into the woods and can make out detail in low light conditions never before possible with lesser optics. Many purchase these for birding but I bought my set for hunting for many of the same reasons that birders appreciate. First the 8.5 magnification is about perfect, if you go much higher it becomes difficult to hold steady without support and the higher the power the more difficult it is to see in low light. Often the best times to hunt are during low light and the 44mm lens is a good compromise of weight and light gathering ability. I like that they are waterproof and fogproof as I feel wet weather is the ideal time to hunt. I also appreciate the very wide field of view these binoculars have, 100 ft better at 1K Meter than many other binoculars can claim. I haven't owned my 820's very long but they feel and look very durable.
I have been very pleased with the Canon CanoScan 8400F. It is fast, easy to use, reliable operation, and gives great results. No problems interfacing with my Compaq WinXP computer. I'd say it's a great scanner at a great price.
This is a great memory card. I use it for my digital camera and it hs fast access/write speeds. I use it with a Dazzle Zio! SD Card reader and it works seamlessly. The only problem is it's price. A little too steep for 64 MB.
Bought for my 04 silverado Doesn't fit very well, instruction manual sucks and is no help. Don't know what car this fits in but it didnt fit my 04 silverado 1500
We bought this for my 18year old daughter and she loves it. She can now finally use her iPod-Mini in the car. However, we did encounter a problem with the initial order as the extension arm that connects into the power socket of her car didn't work. We returned it to Amazon and they were quick to replace it and follow-up. Great service and a great product.
Hi, I'm a professional who's making the switch to digital for some things and I bought an S2 to hold me over until the D2H comes out.I want to comment on some of your points:1) The autofocus noise is a characteristic of the lens -- not the camera. A 70-300 sounds like a plane taking off on any camera, not just an S2. I have several silent wave lenses, and they focus as smoothly on the S2 as on my pro film bodies.Also, you mention that the S2 can take 7+ frames per second (FPS)-- actually it can only do 2 FPS. I think you're referring to the D1H.2) I think most digital systems eat batteries. I don't use the rear display often, so I manage several hours from my S2 with the default battery setup that is the camera default.I also use a Quantum battery pack, and have never been disappointed. Sure it's heavy (like you said -- carry an external flash -- the pop-up flash is just as bad as all of the other pop-up flashes out there), but pretty much all modern pro SLR systems are heavy.People wonder why my Nikon FM-2n is still my favorite camera!I'd give the Fuji 5 stars -- the only thing I completely hate is the "feel" of the camera. It's "plasticy" -- doesn't feel like it has the same build quality as other pro cameras. I wouldn't feel comfortable shooting with it in the rain, for example.If this system was rubber armored, with a little higher build quality, I wouldn't even be considering a D2H next year.
[EDIT: Nov 4, 2011] I had originally bought this to be my temporary stand while I waited for the PadPivot to be released. Turns out I love this stand more than the PadPivot. Hoorah!Original Post:---This stand is worth every penny.This is a no-frills adjustable stand that works very well for my Motorola Xoom. I got it as my hold-over until I finally get my PadPivot (still in manufacturing). It doesn't have any sort of fancy features. It is very stable and sturdy. And it folds up flat and fits neatly in my jacket pocket as well as in any of my bags.You'll need to use a flat surface with the stand... well, most of the time. Oddly enough, I used it in my car to hold my Xoom on my steering wheel (while parked for over an hour, *NOT* while driving). I just tucked the arm under the center of the steering wheel and adjusted to fit. The part that hangs onto the bottom of the tablet held very well. It was very nicely adjustable to reduce sun glare, etc. And it was very stable and sturdy in that position. That's a bonus feature that I'm sure was completely unintended. If you spend much time waiting in your car, it might be of value to you. Just slide your seat backward and enjoy. In the car, I used mine along with theMotorola Wireless Keyboard for Motorola ATRIX and XOOMwithout any discomfort and got a good hour of real work done. Of course you could use it to watch a movie or play a game if you preferred.Amazon is very good with refunds in case you don't love it... but I think you will be very happy with it.
The first filters I have ever purchased for a lens. I'm a newbie to photography and I recently bought a Canon 7D and Canon 100-400mm L lens and a 24-70mm L lens. The store where I bought them said to use only the very best filters, so that led me to B+W on their recommendation. I also bought a B+W polarizing filter.
I had the same experience with my 906 as did Istephany. I called Beltronics and talked to Wilma who cooperative and pleasant. I had a new unit in about a week - at no cost - and it seems to be working alright after running in the heat on my dashboard. I guess and hope that they found and fixed a part problem. If it dies again, I'll write again.
Background: I have burned lots of CDs but never had my own burner. I bought this drive for its USB connectivity (one drive I'll use on many PCs).I expected installation to be a pain (on every PC). I expected it would be hard to use for making copies. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG!It took me longer to unpack the box than it did to install the drive. Total time for both: 10 minutes. Instructions: insert USB cable, one floppy in drive...2 minutes later: ready to go. Awesome!Once installed, software is a BREEZE. Start yourself off by inserting a blank disk and you never have to look for the software in your start/programs/etc.. It AUTOMATICALLY pops up with the right window -- if the CD is blank, it asks: What do you want to do? An Easy Menu then takes you right to the program you need.Insert a blank CD-RW and it will format it in the background; insert one that is already formatted and it doesn't annoy you with any windows/menus -- just go right ahead and use it.It passed my wife's skepticism with a new record: no complaints, nothing but &quot;wows&quot;. She inserted a blank CD-R, one click on the menu to the right software, inserted a disc to copy. Bingo, started copying. 10 min later, she's got a copy and no fuss.The combination of CD-R and USB isn't the speediest and I've coasterized a couple of discs, but I'd trade coasters for the ease-of-use that this drive provides -- in a heartbeat.If anyone from HP is reading this, congrats gang, because this really isn't like an HP product of yesteryear -- it is simple to use and fun right out of the box. Keep making products like this -- Please!Ease of use - 5 stars Performance - 3 stars Fun - 5 stars Value - 4 stars (versus other USB CD-Rs) Overall 5 Stars
My 5th grade daughter specifically requested this bag after having a messenger-type book bag last year. She admitted that shoulder bags were a horrible idea for school (I had to keep myself from saying "I told you so!")and that she was not too cool for a rolling back pack. Currently, her rolling bag is stuffed with books and supplies; just what she and her young back needed.
I was taken in by the sleek carbon based cover and thin design of this computer, along with the "promise" of "VISTA Business" software making my computing experience a great one. Boy what a mistake. I had a VAIO computer with XP prior to this purchase and it was a good computer ownership experience. This computer is by far, the worst combination of software, support, and hardware (especially at the price) , I've ever endured. I have many times tried to get support to fix the plethora of problems, from bluetooth inoperability, wireless problems, start up times, dual display presentation issues, native display issues, stand by issues, batter depletion, and so much more. I have NOTHING against SONY, except, they released drivers for XP, shortly after launching this model, because they full-well knew how much trouble this hardware/software combination really was. But, what turned me away from SONY, is the fact that they wanted to charge me to "downgrade" to XP, just to get a computer that works.I have come close to rage using this computer and would NEVER recommend it. I tried so hard , and for soooo many parts of days to get it to simply work that I would tremble from frustration. I needed a computer for work, and this "review" may sound "whack", but I'm simply conveying my feelings about my ownership experience, and SONY's "support" of a bad, very bad computer.Had I had more time when initially owning this computer, I would have fought with them tooth and nail to replace it. But they know people don't have time, or the resources most of the time for this. And they got me, but, I will NEVER EVER buy another SONY computer. They got me, but only once.
i tried to make backups of some of my more popular loaner dvd'sno luck! i just made a bunch of coasters!!!other media (memorex, verbatim) worked fine.customer support was useless - saying it was for data only.on their website it claims to be useful for video and audio - not true!! what are video and audio? aren't they "data" as well?!!
This headset is fantastic! Very light weight, lots of range for our office (1 story brick building), can go outside and still communicate. Only downside is volume buttons difficult to operate as they are stiff.
I needed the cables for a speaker setup I had bought some on ebay for about the same price. I just threw them away the sound was so downgraded on them they weren't worth using. These cables worked great. Might be a little quieter than if it was directly connected but they are fantastic for the money. If the signal is downgraded at all it is not to the point where it degrades your audio experience.
This transmitter is amazing. All I had to do was plug it into my car's cigarette lighter thingy and look for a blank radio station. Its so easy to use! The quality of sound is great, it really overpowers station signals. Only drawback is in certain areas in big cities, there will be some interference ie) toll plazas and the like. Other than that, it works perfectly and has been regarded a million times better than the iTrip. Not only is it affordable but it works great, I highly reccomend it.
This product showed up on Xmas eve. Perfect timing in an extraordinarily busy time. Thanks. Oh, and the product was a fraction of the cost.
This is my second clock radio to purchase in this line. It beats all the others hands down. Great illuminated face and nice quality sound and easy to use.
My Canon Powershot A40 was also the most user friendly piece of technology I'd ever used until it died. Same deal as everyone else I guess. The thing will turn on but something inside no longer opens as the screen remains blank. Don't bother upgrading as all Canon cameras are pretty much similar. My sister-in-law's A75, which is 6 months old, just died of the same cause.
I have been using my Zen Xtra for three years, and it turned out to be the correct choice for me based on the market at that time. Looking back on it now, I have to say that I'd be inclined to buy this player again in today's market. Apple players are stylish, but they cost too much and are only now beginning to offer the cavernous storage Creative made available when this player was new.I have had the WMP 11/10 rollback and firmware issues, but the frustration was minimal and I was able to work through the process with a little help from Google. I use my player primarily for entertainment while surfing twisties on my motorcycle, and it's held up beautifully and flawlessly for that purpose.It's large because it employs an ATA-100 laptop drive for storage. To be honest, the player itself isn't much larger than the drive and battery life is excellent for me even after three years of heavy use on the original battery. I'm only now thinking of buying a spare to take on bike trips, but only to extend my play time between charges. The original battery is still going strong and I have no real concern about it flaking out any time soon.Some reviews claim the interface is poor. I disagree. The interface is different from Apple's, which most manufacturers emulate because Apple has a well-designed interface. The interface on the Zen Xtra is perfectly useable and intuitive, and doubly so for me since I have ~20k songs on my player that I actually like. I set it to "Play any track" and just jam the miles away.So... three years later I would still pick this player over most other available options. It was a value then, and it would be a value today. The "Brick" was, is, and will continue to be an awesome player.
It worked flawlessly in the first few weeks. Then it constantly annoyed me. I can't play game, since it lost signal all the time. It ticked me when I'm typing and the keyboard wouldn't worked. Compare to my previously cheaper logitech optical desktop, Microsoft desktop is unreliable. It does has longer battery life. But it failed in the most important aspect of a wireless desktop, reliable signal.
No challenges with this product. Price is right, works with no problems. Ordered two of these when I got two new Internet / LAN enabled items for my A/V setup. Nice to have black Ethernet cables instead of blue.
I dont know what happened with the other customers and their JVC dvd player, but I am having great success with my player. People talk about the lighting in the movies and how the JVC DVD player does not bring it out, but the customer should also understand that every tv must configured to their liking. No tv or any electrical equipment will be configured to a specific customer because everyone has different likes and dislikes. The JVC is worth it to me, but others fancy the DVD players like Oritron which is not worth my time and words.
I just recently purchased this keyboard. It is an ok product but could use some work. It is hard to type with and you have to press down hard on some of the keys in order for the letters to show up. I have found my typing speed to dramatically decline with it. It's a lot easier to type if you just use your index fingers with it instead of the proper way.. haha. I wouldn't recommend it for long-term use or permanent use, but it certainly comes in handy for my laptop on the go.. especially since my laptop keyboard does not work any longer.
I did a LOT of research before settling in on this product by HP. Some of the crucial things I looked at were macintosh OS X support, support reliability, color print quality, black text quality, scan speed, size, and how obvious the controls are. The HP came out great in almost all of these catagories-- but I have to admit, the things that really got me was the color print quality. I stuck a piece of photo paper in the store demo and slapped down a vivid color print I took in Wales, and I was blown away-- I thought it looked great, and was very true to the original image. And that was the COLOR COPY option-- in other words, no software interface or scanning.Since I've had it a couple months now, I have to say the thing I use it for the most and that has been consistantly the most valuable is the black copy option. I took 5 minutes to get used to the top control panel and now I regularly run off 5-10 copies of important things for my business, lectures, etc.. Any *major* copy job I still take to Kinkos, but it's so convenient to get a couple more copies when you just need one or two-- which for me, is a lot.The scanning software works very well, generally. It's not as great as I would like, but it does do scans quickly and efficiently to Photoshop, Mail in OS X, or Preview. Just the fact that HP put some real EFFORT into OS X support makes me on their side. I'd like to be able to do better work with the images and cropping before scanning, though.The OCR only seems to work using OS 9 software.[...]The creative copying option-- right there on the top of the machine-- is a brilliant design. With a few selections I can have a color copy of a photo automatically fit to the page I'm printing to. That's pretty cool.All in all, I'm really pretty happy with my purchase. The software went buggy once and did some weird things, but I uninstalled and reinstalled it and it seems to be fine. If you can find a good price on the black refills it seems to really work as a cost-efficient option as well. I've seen reviews that seem to dog the PSC series as not being up to the OfficeJet standards-- maybe, but they work great as a home business/cost-efficient option and really pack in a lot of the whallop of the OfficeJet. I wish there was a direct FAX option-- surely that's only another $15 at this point? But still, I haven't needed to use the FAX option yet, and I use everything else every day.I love it. Good Job, HP.
works with my turtle beach headset. this is truly amazing. and now i am writing words but this thing works and it works well.
Sony products are occasionally overpriced, but, nearly always, higher quality than competitive offerings. At this price (purchased @ $1314 around October, 2006), this was an even better value. Every output and input you could imagine + a resolution that is unbeatable, including darker pitches. Nicely done, Sony. Well-priced, Amazon.
Very fast service. Excellent product. I will definately purchase from this retailer again. Thank you.
The camcorder does not have remote control but there is a battery in the box with remote control written on it. You can not copy the recorded movies on the camputer. other than that it is easy to use abd sufficient.
The Ektagraphic slide projector and trays have been out of manufacture for several years, so I had to buy used equipment.I was upgraded twice from the basic model at no extra cost due to shortage of model I ordered.The projector arrived in excellent condition and worked very well right out of the box. The trays are clean and all in good working order. The lens was upgraded to a premium zoom lens.Excellent!!
Solid product, great value. I would purchase again.It is exactly what I expected it would be. I am very pleased
i had no signal on the other side of my house now i have this i have excellent signal all over my house
I have purchased at least six or seven of these -- for myself and for gifts. I have had three that failed. One I sent back for warranty replacement, the second was beyond the warranty, and for the most recent, I just don't want to go through the trouble. The first two, it seems perhaps ear wax got stuck in the bud, or else it just stopped working (I couldn't see anything, but could hear sound from the back of the earphone). No amount of cleaning would fix it. For the third, the jack seems to be going.Obviously, I love the sound and fit of these things. But they aren't cheap, and the failure rate is far too high.
I originally bought this remote to control 3 devices in my guest bedroom.I soon discovered that this remote overcame the one shortcoming of the Vizio remote described here:http://www.amazon.com/review/R29WLD3IFASWL9/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permSo, I bought a second remote to control that Vizio HDTV (in my master bedroom).I doubt I will ever consolidate the various remotes in my home theater room. Mostly, I see no need for it.Pros:Setup - The setup is FAR easier and FAR faster than any universal remote I ever used.Ease of Use - The "feel" of the buttons makes this device very easy to use in the dark (without even using the backlight function). I originally wanted a more basic remote to control -- by feel, in the dark -- the one device in my master bedroom (a Vizio HDTV). But, I also wanted one click control over the picture size (aka "Aspect"). This remote has far more functionality than I will ever use in my master bedroom. But, it did a terrific job of meeting both of my requirements for that location.Cons:I have not found any!
Finally I found what I was looking for :)It's stylish.. not too big... not too small. I could fit in my XTi w/ 28-135 attached and mini-DV camcorder plus got some space left. Top compartment is good enough to fit couple of t-shirts, jackets etc. Lot of padding in the bag from all the sides. Definitely not good for those carrying full fleet of lenses and flash etc. Tripod is good too. Yeah but there is no way you can fit this tripod in Tamrac 7.
Like many other reviewers I did a lot of reading and research before I made a purchase. For the price, I paid $864, you can't beat it. Since all of the 1080i projectors are extremely expensive at this time the 720's are the way to go, and most of the experts are saying that the difference between the 1080 and 720 are minimal. The picture with this projector is very bright even in the "low lamp" mode. I have the projector mounted on the ceiling. Just make sure you follow the directions and mount the projector the recommended distance from your screen for whatever size screen you have. There are websites that have projector calculators that will assist you with this if necessary. If you can get an AV receiver with HDMI output then all you have to do is run the HDMI cable and the power cord to the projector. Couldn't be easier than that. I'm using this projector with the Onkyo 674, also purchased through Amazon, and couldn't be happier.
These earbuds are great but you have to set them up correctly. First, they have to be put into your ear canal not just hanging in your ear. Second, you must use the correct size rubber earbud cover. I initially used the smallest sized ear bud cover because it fit in easily but I was a bit frustrated with the weak bass. After switching to the medium earbud cover the bass was absolutely fantastic. I recommend these 100% and they are infinitely better than standard Apple earbuds. I suggest trying the earbuds on first with the small black earbud cover to get used to inserting them into your ear; then use the mediums for incredible sound.
Bought this for a trip to Ireland. There was an extra socket adapter outside the box, with no explanation. (It may be a straight-through, non-converted adapter for a low-voltage outlet found in some hotel bathrooms, that say "razors only", but without documentation I wasn't in the mood for experimenting.)Used the converter one night on the 50W setting to recharge a camera battery. Everything looked OK when I set it up (tell-tale light on the battery charger showed it was charging), but the next morning the system dead (tell-tale was dark, usually green to show fully charged). Not sure if the battery ever really changed. The charger proved OK when I got back to US and the outlet was still alive (lamp worked), so the problem was in the converter.
I recently purchased this unit to replace a 12 year old Pioneer audio receiver. I have not been able to set it up yet because the manual that comes with it is virtually incomprehensible to a novice audiophile. I do not seem to be able to even set the bass and treble levels without getting an advanced degree in electronics. Whoever wrote this mish-mash of a manual should join the babbel school of tech writing. Shame on Sony.
I've gone through many network cables over the years and the Tripp Lite Cat6 is my favorite. To me, it comes down to these qualities:1. The connector - The Tripp Lite has an overmolded connector, which means the individual conductors are terminated in the connector and then the cable plastic is molded around all the individual wires. This makes the connector very strong and it's virtually impossible to pull out a wire or break an individual terminal. Metal-body connectors are nice, but they are much more expensive and they aren't really any stronger than a good overmolded connector. Insert-termination connectors (not overmolded, sometimes called modular) are cheap and can fail.2. The "snagless" design - Tripp Lite uses two little molded bumps at the edges of the connectors to avoid snags when pulling these cables through holes, around equipment, etc. This is a much better design than the typical flap that folds over the release tab. The flap style snagless cables are a pain compared to this design. The molded bumps are better and make it easier to remove the cable from the RJ45 jack.3. The strain relief - These cables have a long, flexible strain relief at the connector that is molded into the cable instead of simply sliding over it. This makes it very durable and easier to bend than other designs.4. True Cat6 - Cat5 and Cat5e might be fine for many applications, but Cat6 cables don't cost much more than Cat5 these days and they support higher bandwidth (such as Gigabit LAN and HDMI-over-LAN) so you have a bit more future-proofing. Cat6 cables tend to use larger gauge conductors and better sleeves than Cat5 cables too (in general, not always the case - There are great Cat5 cables out there, but for the money why not go with Cat6?).5. Cost - There just isn't any reason I can think of to spend more money than these Tripp Lites for good network cables. There are cables that might look nicer or come in fancier packaging, but who cares? The cable has to work and be reliable and these Tripp Lite Cat6 cables do just that. Plus, they have the advantages of good quality and design mentioned above. These cables are a great buy and a fantastic value.
I bought this camera in January 2006. Used it for about 2 weeks and the shutter started sticking, opening occasionally, then not at all. Exchanged it hoping it was just that camera. Now I'm taking the second camera back 4 months later, it started in with shutter problems, not opening again. I thought maybe it was related to battery life...so today I went on an event, the camera was on the charger all night, battery shows full, took one photo and when I turn the camera off, it doesn't close or sticks half closed. Now I'm back to the store where I purchased it, don't know if I can get another brand camera or if I'll be on #3. I love the camera other than that aspect of it. Don't know if I'd recommend it to anyone else, I am VERY disappointed with it.
The item arrived on time and is as described but I was a bit disappointed when I received it because it is a bit small. Next time I will go for a larger mouse pad next time - larger by an inch or two on either side.
Fast, inexpensive deal found online. I have not had one before to compare it to, so I am no professional on lens hoods. Helps keep glare out- nice help when outdoors, also adds extra protection to lens.
I own an HP digital camera that I am very displeased with and decided to get a Nikon. I have owned several Nikon cameras and currently own a Nikon SLR.This camera is FAR superior to the HP digital camera. To be fair, this Nikon has a higher megapixel rating, but I get pictures that are consistenly brilliant in color and that are crisp and focused.The only complaint: it is difficult to see a picture on the lcd screen outdoors in any kind of sunlight. The solution: take several shots, experimenting with framing, exposure, etc., and you'll get your picture.Simply incredible.
The best brand and quality, and never a moment's trouble. This is now my backup PC and I love it!
I purchased this for my 8 yr old grandson. I knew very little about MP3 players to begin with, but with many hours of Internet research, and picking the brain of a patient young employee at our local Staples store, I learned a lot. First, that I needed one that would be compatible with my older Win2000 computer. This little gizmo came with everything: USB connecting cord (but the one for my digi camera works with it.), a neck strap, earbuds with decent sound quality- but are a bit too big for the boy and keep popping out of his ears- need to find something more his size; and a software CD and manual. It even came with a relatively fresh battery included! My grandson had it figured out before I got to page 6 in the manual. I installed the software, and were quickly on our way to ripping his music onto it. Piece of cake! The product package said it required USB 2.0, and I only have 1.1 on my computer. I bought a 2.0 card for my computer, but the 1.1 works just fine with the device. Someday after the holiday hoopla I'll swap out the USB cards and update that for faster transfer, but until then it has worked great. Last night I transferred 6 albums of his music collection to his player while I was checking my email and catching up on the news online. So even tho it's only a 512mb, it holds a lot of songs for a little guy. When he's a little older and more careful with these sort of delicate things, I'll consider getting him a player with bigger storage. Until then, he loves this little gadget, and I'm pleased with the simplicity of the software. I am going to show him how to load his own music now that I have it figured out.
A simple and inexpensive VPN router best suited for connecting fixed endpoints such as remote offices. No, it doesn't have all the options of it's bigger brothers now that it's a Cisco product, but it's an order of magnitude cheaper and the current firmware version is solid. A stateful packet inspection firewall, hardware IPSEC VPN with up to 70 tunnels, DHCP server, and 4 port 10/100 switch for $100, with no expensive client software to buy? It's a great deal.If you're considering VPN for connecting offices, shell out a couple of bucks and buy a fixed IP from your ISP - never try using it with DHCP like some disappointed reviewers. If you're planning to connect to your company VPN from home, ask your network experts first about compatability. I got it to work with the racoon VPN client on a Mac laptop over a wireless connection, so it's gotta be pretty compatable with IPSEC standards.
I have used teh Garmin Quest 2 for a number of years. This is my second as my other was stolen. It has both the capabilities for the user that just wants to enter an address and be guided to the destination as well as many more sophisticated features and capabilities. It also has a great battery life and fits easily in a shirt pocket. It's just ashame that Garmin is discontinuing the model as they do not currently offer anything with the same capabilities.
Came fast and works fine in our 15 year old labeling device. It was the Name brand item. No complaints! Thanks.
I was surprised how simple the vacuum looked when I took it out of the box. I couldn't imagine it would have so much power. When I turned it on I could feel the torque from the motor twist the vacuum in my hands. It really does an excellent job on electronic parts and has MANY attachments! It works well in both suction and blower modes and is simply a matter of putting the attachments on the end you prefer.The only cons I could list are it is loud and the body gets warm VERY quickly (this fact is noted in the instructions). I would recommend keeping the duty cycles short and give the motor a cooling off period. It's very efficient so I don't think you would have it on for very long anyway. I'm not sure I attached the shoulder strap correctly. It's not intuitive (at least for me) and there are no specific instructions on how to attach it.
This product has a cheaper price than the store in the store it cost me over $50 with a the 3 pieces but in AMAZON.COM it only cost me about nine dollars i recommend you guys amazon.com I LIKE IT!
I am enjoying the above mentioned product and am slowing learning hoe to use it while fixing photos.Bamboo Fun (Small) Black Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Had to add a new power supply and an additional blower motor to cool it but the walls quake with the reverberation of sound!
This was easy to set up. I attached two MAC computers (Mac Mini and MacBook) and the switcher worked very well. I only attached my keyboard to the switcher's USB port because I could attach my mouse to the keyboard, so I used only one USB port on the switcher. The video for the MacBook came up instantly but the video on the Mac Mini came on for an instant and then immediately went into screen saver mode. However, just pushing a key brought up the video and it stayed on. I had trouble with line noise with the audio. The audio was O.K. for one of the computers (Mac Mini), but there was an irritating hum with the MacBook. I decided to detach the audio from the switcher and use each computer's own audio. I'm not wild about the mess of cables that this set-up creates, but I think I can solve that problem by placing the switcher on my keyboard shelf - to the left and back - and the cables won't show. However, I'll need to find an extenstion cable for the monitor's DVI - if such a thing exists.
I purchased the home audio kit for my ZUNE 120 and the dock is not compatible with it. So its basically useless.
Don't buy this. Maybe it's not a horrible stereo, but I know it can't be the best one out there.Pros:Features - This thing covers everything excepts tapes (and who uses tapes anyways?). It has a CD player, AM/FM radio, alarm, and iPod compatibility.Remote - Very convenient. Can control everything short of your iPod menu.Cons:Volume - This is my biggest complaint. Whenever you turn the boombox on, it's automatically set at 17; a pretty loud setting, especially for the morning if you have it set for alarm. There's no way to change this before you turn it on. Once you turn it on, you have to immediately turn the volume down.Manual - The manual is absolutely no help. It's pretty much useless.iPod Docking Station - this is just a minor inconvenience. It includes "adapters" for iPod minis and iPod nanos, but the adapters don't fit the new nanos. They will still work though, it's just sort of silly.Sound - There's this constant fuzzy, hissing noise, no matter how you adjust the sound. I also felt that the sound is generally muffled, and not very clear.CD Player - Another minor inconvenience. You can't put any CDs into the player until it's on, or take them out. I like being able to take out a CD at will, especially if the iLive suddenly starts to malfunction, instead of losing my CD to the insides of a CD player.So, in short, if you just want functionality, this thing plays music. If you want something that's functional AND works well, shop somewhere else, even if the other products are slightly more expensive.
Product came with wrong power cord. Sent back asked for where I could get right product. Never heard back from Vendor (Good as new electronics), or Amazon. Terrible service, no communication, will need to buy direct from Sony.Good to avoid this vendor.
this i got for my grandson birthday and it is nothing but a piece of junk. i had to race to the store and get him one that worked. a totally waste of money.
WHEN I GOT IT IT MADE MY TRUCK SMELL LIKE A NEW VEHICLE THE 1ST 2 DAYS. BUT IT'S BEEN 3 DAYS AND THIS MORNING I NOTICED THAT IT SMELLED LIKE SMOKE. I HAVEN'T USED THE AIR FRESHENER BEADS YET, SO MAYBE THAT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The unit is a good size and has good functions. I am definitely keeping mine. Here are the non-obvious quirks about the unit:Amazon does not re-pack this. The Manufacturer's foam packing is insufficient for UPS. Only order 2-day FedEx, or plan on a delay should USP brutalize the package. / LED based display is angled up a little and may be hard to read if high up or if catches a glare. / Warranty is ONLY 90 days. Amazon lists 1 year for parts which is not what the product literature says. You should get the extended warranty since the tape loading motor is very low-end and will wear out. / Configuration menus are in different places. They look good, but some functions just magically won't let you in (Channel config for me). / The unit seems to work fine and has a good allotment of ports. Definitely saves space on the settop. / The remote has lots of SMALL buttons and many are dual purpose with red and black text differentiating. If you have trouble with small text or small buttons, you may not like the included remote. Since it's an all-in-one unit, universal remotes might not provide adequate functionality. / The unit is very light and has a smooth underside. Make sure it is on a flat and stable surface. The top of a cabinet TV is great, but the top of a normal or thin TV will probably not be stable enough without adding rubber feet all over the bottom. / The unit is actually useable from the front panel unlike many other units.NOTE: The unit failed after 4.5 months. An internal connection failed between the DVD and VCR units, making DVD playback impossible. Remote control codes are nonstandard. I'd re-rate it lower now.
Well - I'm not really sure how one would review a memory card, except to say "hooray - it works!", or "boo - it doesn't work". So here goes... "hooray - it works!"
It's a simple docking device. It has not moving parts and is as complex as any other USB port...but when you are on vacation and know you are going to take 1300 pictures (as I did) memory cards are not gonna cut it! This thing saved my life! Also make sure you have the latest Ipod software (1.02.1 I think) cause 1.02 or older will not work as well. Like I said, it worked as advertised so all raves!
Easy to find item. And I paid HALF the shipping by buying it on the Amazon site rather than buying it direct. Go figure.
The card works really well, but I ordered it for a Christmas present and it didn't arrive in time.
This product has worked perfectly since the day I got it. I have had no problems and the price was unbeatable. I give it a 5 out of 5.
The company that made the product is now defunct. I was never able to get my printer to work. It came with a cable that did not work. I bought an IR device that never made a connection and then after contacting the seller, I bought the cable they said to buy. It still does not work.
Should've saved my money for at least a 2nd generation.This device works OK, and doesn't require batteries (at least for the intensifier--the illuminator still requires a battery), but unless you're searching for something around your feet, well, you might consider spending a but more.
This a great fun lens to use. VR works terrific, now the tripod stays in the trunk most of the time. I've taken many shots over the years with some of Nikkor's sharpest single focal length, manual focus lenses fixed to a tripod and this one comes very close to the sharpest. In real life photography, photos from this lens can be enlarged to 36" poster size and only an experienced professional could tell the difference between this lens and a pro quality single focal length lens. Even then they'd need a magnifying glass to discern much of a difference.Compared to the 18-200mm VR the 70-300mm VR is much sharper and more contrasty at the 200mm end. The 18-200mm VR is a fun lens and great for traveling (light), but it does not compare in sharpness to the 70-300mm VR. Once people begin to see this for themselves I believe this lens will reach icon stature. At $600 this is a truly remarkable lens that will bring many terrific wildlife shots to the net within the years to come.One thing to be aware of (that has been mentioned before) this lens does have some difficulties finding focus in dim indoor light. The easy fix is to get the focus close manually then depress the shutter button half way down to get an autofocus fix. Most gyms are bright enough that capturing your son or daughter's lay up in mid action with autofocus will be no problem at all.Build quality is better than I expected at this price point. Even though this is a plastic lens it is built very well with none of sloppy play that you see in Nikon's lower end plastic lenses. It seems to have a nice smooth, linear feel throughout the zoom range. Unlike the 18-70mm ED wich seems to bunch up at the long end. The build quality of this lens seems to be a step or two up from the 18-200mm VR.One week before purchasing this lens I bought the 70-300mm ED non VR version. I returned it within two days, after mounting it to a tripod and comparing it to some older single focal length lenses. I was dissapointed that the image quality was not even in the same ballbark as my sons mid 80's Hoya 200mm f/3.5! Forntunately the 70-300mm Ed and the 70-300mm VR are completely different lens formulas.Conclusion: This lens is capable of producing real world professional quality images when combined with good technique and discipline. I hope to see many fine examples on the net in the near future!!
The mouse has very accurate tracking, good battery life, is easy to charge, can be used while charging, and doesn't require a dongle (if you have built-in Bluetooth). I am very pleased!To make all of this true, they had to make the power management very aggressive. You do have to give it a nudge before it starts tracking. If you let it sit long enough, it will turn off its Bluetooth radio and laser. A simple click will wake it up and start the Bluetooth handshake.In the two years I have had this mouse it has never gone to sleep or lost its connection while I was actively using it.This mouse is for portable computers. If you have a desktop, don't get a Bluetooth mouse. The proprietary radios that Logitech and others have developed specifically for mice use less power, have faster handshakes, and will generally behave more like a wired mouse, but they all require a dongle of some kind.
These bino's are the sharpest for field of view. You can see into heavily wooded areas like there is no brush in between you and your subject, these are the best hunting bino's on the market for the price. You will be pleased with the results these bino's will provide you on your next outdoor adventure.
The reception is poor quality at best. More static and buzzing sounds come through this device than music. After trying every available channel I contacted Griffin Support, their explanation was that I live in a big city with many radio stations causing the problems. "Big city"? My population is less than 1 million. guess you have to live on farm to get good quality sound out of an itrip.
Pros: Nice looking. Good quality. Screwless 5" docks and PCI slots and side faced 3" docks make component installation much easier, especially when installing hard drive.Cons: No speaker. There is no speaker in this case. And my motherboard doesn't have a buzzer nor LCD digit display. So if something goes wrong and my machine don't even start up, I will have no clue what is wrong.
Agree with previous comments regarding pointer being difficult to use and getting better with more use/experience. Other than that, I'd recommend an option to have ALL keys lit instead of just the keys to either side of the normal keyboard. Would be a drain on battery life, but would make it much easier to find certain keys in the dark (e.g. Backspace, Delete, etc.).
I have to say I was simply astonished at how useless this product was. Firstly the 'manual' is a waste of paper and I had to get info off the web to tell me how to install the FM channels into ITunes thru Wondows. Secondly, once you get it going, you'll wish you hadn't bothered. I've heard AM stations that sound better. Static, more static and even more static thrown in for good measure. It's no different whether you're in the car or at home. Don't waste your money. Instead, think about a wired-in option for a car set-up or make do with the headphones.
I bought this item based on the first review since I own a Tungsten T3 and many items that are also compatible with T3 don't state so.Ok, I just got the case and guess what? It doesn't fit!!!The T3 is actually taller than the case, and though the case can actually close with the palm inside, the upper part of Tungsten T3 keeps exposed.So, don't do the same mistake I did. It's not compatible with T3.
I received this unit today; all-in-all, I think it was good for the...price. It looks stylish, is thinner than a dime's diameter, and isn't clumsy (when you don't attach the remote/battery pack/AC adapter), and has the yummy sound quality I expect from Panasonic. Below are (to me) the most important points/dirt I noticed within 2 hours of playing with it.To be fair, please note that I only tested it with a Joliet-format (ISO-9660) Mp3 disc, and its files were 128kbps CBR.BASE UNIT:+ Does not spin CD through whole song in MP3 mode; for one particular song, it spun about 10 seconds before stopping, then spun again 1.5 minutes later.+ Remote control is not necessary for basic operation of the unit. The base unit supports play/pause, stop, track skipping, and volume up/down. Functionality like EQ is on the remote.- 2 second delay when skipping tracks.+ Quiet, great sound quality (for an Mp3)- Uses abnormal rechargable batteries (included, but good luck getting them replaced) to help formfactor, though you can use AA batteries (not included) with the external battery case (included).- My last Panasonic CD player allowed me to press the center of the spinny thing to pop the CD out, rather than trying to pull it. This player doesn't have that functionality, unfortunately. It's still relatively easy to pull the CD out, but I worry more about scratching the disc now.- When turned off/on, unit will resume play at the BEGINNING of a track. This is normally fine, except when listening to long tracks, like 30-minute audio books. Don't plan on fast-forwarding, either; I haven't found a way.BATTERY CASE:- Awkward to carry alongside unit (don't underestimate the weight of 2 AA batteries). Cord is only 5.5 inches long.+ Its use is optional, but you can't recharge the base unit's batteries while these are plugged in.HEADPHONES:- The average quality you come to expect of "free" headphones. There's a noticeable difference between these and my Grado SR-80 headphones. Differences aside (Panasonic uses an in-ear design, and the Grados go over the ear.. plus the Grados cost about as much as this MP3 player), I'll stick with the SR-80.REMOTE (some severe lack of QA testing here, I'm afraid):- NO BACKLIT DISPLAY. The display is small and lacks contrast; very hard to read. The manual explains how to adjust contrast on the display, but after significant effort I was unsuccessful.- Requires strange combinations of holding buttons and pressing other buttons to extend functionality. Normally I'm okay with this, but some of these combinations were tricky, and I found myself holding buttons longer than I would have preferred. If you enjoy playing games like Twister, Street Fighter or Mortal Combat, this is perhaps the Remote for you. Otherwise, stay away.- Slight degredation in sound quality (non-audiophiles won't notice) when listening through remote.- The display only shows 6 characters of the file/ID3 tag at a time. The scrolling is relatively fluid (pixel-by-pixel rather than character-by-character scrolling), and uses lower-cased letters where they exist, but it makes my 8-characters-at-a-time JVC car stereo look like a luxery.+ Cord is 28 inches long- There is a slightly-raised piece of plastic near where you would plug your headphones. Depending on the diameter of the base of your headphone plug, this might hit the plastic, preventing you from plugging your headphones all the way. I had to push a little extra hard with my Grado headphones, otherwise the plug kept falling out. No problems with the base unit.- No reverse timer for MP3 nor CD playback (that is, you can't see how many seconds remain; you can see how deep into the song you are, but not at the same time as you're viewing the title).- No fast-forward in MP3 nor CD mode; you only seem to be able to skip tracks, not fast forward or rewind in the current song.- No custom EQ settings besides the 3 presets (Train (allegedly easier on your ears), S-XBS (bass boost), and Live).+ Has a "Hold" switch that is exclusive to the Remote, so you can choose to lock functions on the Base Unit, on the Remote, or both. Might confuse some people, but I like it.- I'm not sure how to hold the remote. I'm always tempted to hold it like a wand, with my thumb on the circular controls, however if I do this, button functionality is awkward: pressing right decreases the volume and pressing left increases the volume.
If you are an enthusiast or an overclocker (OC), then you know you want the Nvidia 680i chipset. However, you probably also know of the inordinate amount of problems that chipset has. Well, where as Asus has refused and/or been slow to fix most of the 680i problems (killing RAM, POST problems, keyboard/mouse problems, SATA drive problems,etc...) eVGA and others have actually worked on correcting them. Now, no 680i board is bug free, but the eVGA board revision A1 (and T1) has fixed a lot of the problems, like other companies like Gigabyte. However, eVGA stands out for the excellent customer support. In both sense eVGA is the opposite of ASUS... they fix the problem with the boards AND provide excellent customer service.The only real difference between A1 and T1 versions are A1 includes a lifetime warranty for just a few bucks more. IMHO the A1 is a much better deal.
F****** NICE MOUSE, CONFORTABLE! I LIKED A LOT! IS A NICE MOUSE FOR PLAY GAMES AND A PERFECT PERFORMANCE!I LIVE IN BRAZIL AND I LOVE THIS MOUSE (Y)
I don't exactly know how to rate this... The product is fine, I'm sure -- but the product as ordered from amazon is not.I opted for the refund vs the exchange because I don't know what I'll be sent... Part of me thinks I'd get what's expected, but a bigger part of me thinks I will again receive what is pictured: two pieces of a three-piece grommet.
Put this in my 95 celica hatch. With the correct settings on the head unit, this thing makes my whole car rumble. Took about 90mins to install. Never installed a sub before. Seemed pretty straight forward. Bought it with the suggested Boss 8 gauge kit. Takes away all the bass from the aftermarket speakers and that "whomp" sound they made when the bass was turned up too loud. Haven't tried it with a cd yet, just the AUX with my mp3 player. Well worth the money then some.
I uppgraded the RAM of my toshiba laptop to 2 GB from 512 Mb and it made a big difference in its performance. It was very easy to install. Now my laptop starts quickly and loads programs quicker. Corsair memory chips work great!
Works great and is not to loud. HP Laptops tend to run hot and causes several problems. This helps prolong the life of your HP.
I bought this camera for my daughter, but it has quickly become the family camera. It's lightweight, easy to tote around, easy to use. 400 speed film or greater is a must, as anything slower results in slightly blurry pictures. I like all the different features for adjusting the flash and red eye settings, and using the automatic timer. We have not had any mechanical or electronic problems, and batteries for this camera are not expensive.
This camera has renewed my enthusiasm for taking pictures. It is small, easy to carry with me anywhere so it is available for those wonderful spontaneous shots that I love having. Easy to use!
I purchased the Samsung HL-S6186W 61" DLP HDTV right before Christmas after readig the reviews and shopping around. I even went into several stores to look at it in person. The TV itself is great looking. Very sleek. But the picture looked horrible in Circuit City so I was leaning towards the Sony Bravia. My cousin who works for Bryn Mawr (who only sells top of the line products) told me the Samsung was the best, and they have the fewest trouble calls (which is what he does.) He also said the TV and the warranty from Amazon were the best deals anywhere. He told me that they looked bad at Ciruit City becuase of the signal that they were sending to it, or because they intentionally "de-tune" the pictures of some TVs in order to promote ones they have higher mark-ups on. (Like the Sony) We went back to Circuit City, and got the remote for the TV and adjusted the sharpness and put it on an HD channel and it was simply amazing. Bought one that day and had it in the house 3 days later! The Super Bowl looked amazing on it in HD and my family loved it so much, I ordered a 2nd one on Sunday Jan 20 and my father had it in his house by Tuesday January 22nd and he loves it as well. I highly recommend this TV. I will be purcasing a Samsung Plasma HDTV next.
I decided to look into these HDMI cables after getting 'sticker shock' at my local Wally World (WAL-MART) and after checking with my friendly, neighborhood DIRECT TV Installer Guy. He verified I didn't need the 'umpty-gazillion $$ high-priced super duper' cables. I looked into other reviews and thought these to be more than adequate for what I was going to use them for. It turned out when I had my HD Direct TV package changed out, the Installer provided HDMI hook-ups free of charge, so I could use my recent AMAZON purchase for my Up-Converting DVD (Phillips - Best Buy Special for $69.95). They work great! Great Price and so far, Great Performance. I should have purchased a second cable as the one from the Direc TV Installer is not as sturdy. I would recommend this as a very good buy.
I previously owned Pioneer and Yamaha surround AV receiver at twice the price of the Onkyo TX-8511. Neither came close to the spacious and clear sound I get through the Onkyo. Since I primarily listen through headphones, I had no real use for multi channel monsters with all the fixings. I just wanted something to listen to my CD's and my DVD movies and I got plenty of bang for the buck with Onkyo. Easy hookup and fabulous sound. It's true this is an older model, but I bought it brand new at a bargain price. I'm only sorry I didn't return to the basics sooner. Thank you Onkyo!
Works well in the Nikon D-40. My computer also will recognize the card without the card physically being in the camera. Just what I was looking for.
best thumbdrive i have ever owned. Even has a small storage card to easily and concisely store all my data
Seller was awesome... product came quickly and as promised. Product however is not as desirable as once thought. Not that great for trips, because you're constantly having to find a new channel that isn't plagued with a radio station. Plus, the transmitter doesn't go below 88.1FM... there are open stations below that, but I can't use them.
I bought these for my gator to have my jumper cables plug in really easy for jumping my cars when there dead.
This device does exactly what I needed - connect a Firewire 400 device (my hard drive) to my new Mac Firewire 800 port. Thanks!
This is perfect for my Fuji S5100. It fits perfectly well to the adapter ring which comes with my S5100. The lens arrived ontime and in perfect condition.
This is my second try with Logitech. I first ordered the Bluetooth version which was HORRIBLE. I kept losing connection, the mouse would pause during use, there was delay in typing and mouse movement. The MX3100 is a night and day difference, it is fantastic. I would buy it again any day. The mouse battery is incredible and I am on my original keyboard batteries after 1 1/2 months of steady use.
I purchased a tomtom xl-one for xmas. It arrived as promised,2-3 days. It works well but as I drive a chev suburban and to mount on the windshield was too far to reach. Well I started to look for a different mount and did find one thur amazon except it was supplied by a different company. This mount clips on to your front dash heat or a/c outlets in center of console dash, IT made this easier to use as much closer to you. I have one complain as it doesn't lock in place tightly! There are other mounts by others which maybe better yet this does work for me as of now. I was unhappy that no household ac charger came with unit ,just a car plug, so had to again buy from others. Amazon should really carry these 2 or more several accesorys for the Tom Tom line. I will in future probably purchase a spring steel mount which also fits onto vents on dash of heat and ac Shutters thru others again.
I purchased two of the MP3 players for my grandchildren, ages 12 and 7, and they love them. Compact size, but easy to set up and use even for the 7 year old. The sound quality is not super wonderful, but a great introduction to MP3 players, even for adults. FM radio and voice recorder a plus. Unbeatable price. Product as I expected and arrived on time.
I bought the camera to use with my wrt54G Linksys router as the reviews I'd read said the chances were best if you had the same vendor equipment. I set up the wizard to try and find the camera wireless but no joy. I'd read the wired hook up was a way to start and it found the camera. The problem came when it asked for an admin name and admin password. ????? I called tech support and wasted an hour an one half and still don't have the unit on line. I was told use admin for the name and password both.
I orignially purchased a 2620 street pilot to help with my real estate and property management business over 2 years ago. I loved it from the beginning. It died and I used my extended warranty to get the 2720 as a replacement. It was improved and included bluetooth as well as routing. I was so happy with the product that I hated to drive without one. So, I researched and found a great deal on Amazon for my other car. It is very easy to use, much easier then the competitor product that starts with an "M". I would recommend to anyone. In fact, my parents and numerous friends have purchased based seeing it in action in my car.Only upgrade that I would request is an "Auto Route capability" where I can put in begin and end address an then any additional address and it automatically create the best route to make all the stops. Again, think of the real estate business where you show 10 houses. That would be helpful.
This cable works just like any high-quality HDMI cable -- the image and sound are fantastic. No loss in quality compared to a $50 retail cable.
Installation was as easy as loading a driver. The dual port connectivity makes working on two systems at the same time a breeze...no more fumbling with moving cables back and forth!
Although it lacks the depth necessary to become a &quot;hacker&quot;, thus not allowing you to become a suffisticated security engineer, it does provide a great overview of the internet security. Its fun and easy to read. SOMEBODY EMAIL ME IF YOU RECOMMEND MORE Technical INternet Security books!
This little adapter does what it needs to, and does it well. I'm not overly confident in the durability of it, as the wire isn't extremely thick or anything, but really you can't go wrong. Use, don't abuse, and it will serve you quite well. Great quality sound with my SYNC. Highly recommend, especially for the price...
The router itself has excellent features: 3 port 10/100 switch, Wireless Access Point, Port Forewarding, DMZ, etc... I did notice that my ping times were slightly higher when using this as opposed to my single port Linksys Router. Download speeds were the same however. Wireless range is excellent, with perfect connectivity from the downstairs corner room to upstairs on the otherside of the house. I would give this router a 5 if it weren't for a few very pesky problems that make your connection seem more modem-like.1) There is no connect or disconnect button for PPPoE...you have to start the router and wait on the average about 7 minutes before starting up your computer.2) The original firmware after being connected for a while would cause "half" the internet to not work...hard to explain...but some sites would work while others just would not. This was fixed by upgrading the firmware but a new problem arose.3) With the new firmware...instead of half the internet not-working after being connected for some time...the connection would lag when establishing connections to servers...another hard thing to explain but when I would browse to a site it would hang for a while before connecting..after connection was made speeds were normal but occured for everything and made it impossible to game online without a router reset and was very annoying for instant messaging.4) The router seems to have trouble with DHCP and doesn't assign IP Addresses sometimes...causing system restarts and so forth...with the Linksys I would get the Windows Network Logon dialog everytime but with the Belkin it only came up occasionallyOn the whole, the router is decent, with lots of features but some pesky problems. I completely reccomend a Linksys solution over this as so far Linksys has been flawless for me. On a side note, no matter what router you buy, make sure you do not buy a Wireless USB Adapter if you use WinXP or Win2K; they inherently control this connection and it becomes very unstable because of bad Microsoft code. Instead get the PCI card or the adapter + PCMCIA card.**UPDATE**Belkin has released yet another firmware upgrade that actually fixes the DHCP problem. The only problem with the router now is that after some times it hangs before connecting(as I stated above in problem #3).
when i ordered i thought it wud be gud but when i finally got it, it turned out to be pretty crapy. i ordered it for my dad and its not worth the money. it barely warms up. total waste of money. if it to be be really warm for ur arm therapy or something, i recommend u to not to get it. they're r some sunbeam ones for like 50 or 60. get those, even though they sound kinda expensive for therapy pad but they're way better.
I couldn't wait to use this to try the 7D's built in wireless flash control function. Unfortunately, even though the 7D can control this flash wirelessly, it does do by firing it's own built in flash. The 580 &#34;sees&#34; the 7D flash, and that's how it knows when to fire. Cannon even made the system clever, so that the 7D times it's flash just enough so that it doesn't show the camera flash in the photo. So that's all well and good right?Well, no actually. Because the 7D can take up to 8 fps. And the 580 can go that fast as well (in burst). But the 7D's built in flash can't. So even though you have a FAST 7d and a FAST 580 flash, you have to WAIT for the 7D flash to recycle. And wait, and wait and wait some more.The short is this: if you want to use the 580 with in camera wireless flash controls, you either have to give up speed, or also purchase something like the Cannon ST-E2. Which is a bit of a bummer.
This recent purchase, Garmin Quest is the second Quest unit I have purchased. The Garmin Quest GPS is very easy to use and has a lot of options for creating more than one route. My only wish is that it would hold more than 115K of information. On some of our trips we can't quite download all the maps that I would like, however with that being said it didn't stop me from buying the second unit.
I have had this for 5 days now. The reason I got it was because we have our tv, sat reciver/pvr, and combo vcr/dvd player all hooked up as one. I could not find a remote that controled all of them. For the pvr/reciver I wanted to have all the function, not just on and off, as the pvr remote gave me. I had the Kameleon 8 in one touch remote from Radio Shack and liked it (tho it was a big large and did not fit my small hand, and with the vib thing, well with 3 dogs, it was going on ALL THE TIME and I had to replace batteries every 2 weeks!) So I tried this one, it did everything I wanted it to..including using the vcr OR dvd on the combo player (the other one would only do the vcr)..Tho there is a small problem with that sometimes it puts the dvd player on rather then then vcr, but I use the help button and fix that no problem.) AS to the buttons, well my hands are the same size they were when I was in the 5th grade (I am now 50...5ft tall and size 5 1/2 shoe if that gives an idea of hand size.) so I do not even notice small buttons. And they are the same size and type as on my dvd/vcr remote and my pvr remote so use to them. But tho this remote does everything I wanted it to, I did not expect the extras. It is a pain to go thought the guide on the pvr to see what I want to watch, even tho I have differnt guides for differnt types of shows...it is still at least 20 per guide. I put my fav 16 on here and then my top 40 on the other all guide. It is easy to see what I want to watch..tho often I find there is only 5 min's to something, but that is no big deal.I have it set for 4 days so every 4 days I have to go online with it hooked up, update (takes about 5 min's or less for dsl) and then sometimes push 'help' on the remote to get it to 'set'. It all takes between 5 and 12 min's from start to end. Not a problem. (took a few times to 'get' it tho.) I got confused on the web site so called their 800 # 2 or 3 times and the talke me though it, no problem. (tho at times as to accents tI was not sure the help site was in the usa...but as long as I could understand them and they knew what they were talking about, no problem.)
I've had a Garmin 360 for a couple of years, but I am going to vacation in Germany this summer and I wanted a Garmin that would help me find "Gerta Strasse."I needed to update my old nuvi with U.S. updates, but for the price to update both U.S. and European maps, I paid only a few extra bucks to get my 370.Word of advice: Buy Garmin. Garmins are so absolutely intuitive that a newbie could operate one without the printed directions. I prefer the smaller, 3.5" screens to the larger, 4.5" screens that Garmin offers. I would hope that I'm LISTENING to the directions, and not WATCHING the screen while I drive. I highly advise buying a Garmin model that actually speaks the street name. This feature gives me the ability to hear the street, so that I can keep my eyes on the road.Lastly, the Garmin telephone support is fabulous. I used them multiple times, since my new Garmin 370 needed updates. The customer support staff were helpful beyond anything we're used to these days. They helped me transfer all of my saved locations from my 360 to my 370.
We bought this printer when we bought a new HP computer. I had used another HP All-in-one for several years and it worked fine until lightening took out my computer and we decided to get a new printer with the new computer. I wish I had kept my old printer because this one is a piece of C---! When I print a document I never know if it will print all of the pages. Manytimes some of the pages just don't print. The color pages never look true to color, and sometimes they are a smeared mess. It won't print labels correctly--they NEVER line up right. It's noisy and I'm constantly changing the ink. You get the picture--don't buy this printer! I'm in the market for a new printer. Wish I knew what to buy.
One of the best flash y never had. Very help full in any kind of job y do.
Good camera, good quality. End of story. Works well in low light, doesn't wash out image in high light. Sprinkles. (Extra word needed here, to make this a full review)
This camera has been my workhorse since 2008 till present and like my D40 it has no sign of slowing down. Build quality is tougher than it looks but the rubber on the side warps (Is it because live in the tropical area ?) It feels solid even without the optional mb-d80 grip. Most functions and dials that are commonly used are easily accessed via dedicated button. Image quality is great! You can easily make nice crispy images and the 10.1MP makes printing images large without problems. It has almost everything a photographer needs. I have to say one thing though about the 'ERR' error, It is common... I used to work at a camera store and this problem pops out once in a while but don't worry just take it to the nearest Nikon service centre. My camera experience this 2 years after I got it, after it has been serviced I could say so far so good. :) overall totally enjoyable. With technology's rapid expansion, As awesome as this camera is it's not practical to get this unless you are collecting cameras. A better choice now(2012) is the D90(at least) or the D7000.
I purchased this bag needing a all in one, on the go laptop backpack. This is by far the best quality and well thought out bag I have ever owned. The pockets are a great size and hold a wide variety of items. The quality is top notch, the zippers are strong and durable. Finally a backpack that I feel safe in knowing my laptop is protected!!The bag did come with some fabric piece that Velcro's closed and has Velcro to attach to the inside bottom of the bag. Not really sure what it is intended for, but it is making a great power converter holder.
The computer memory upgrade was very easy to install and works. A really great product.
Install complete. I used to have pretty poor signal from my wireless router in my bedroom until I installed this device. The only problem is that the installation software for the pc is problematic at best and requires a call to customer services. $9 and over an hour later, everything is set up and I am delighted.
Great deal and works very well! Great reception from ipod to car stereo and for FM radio. A must for those who wish to play their ipod music in the car and don't have a cassette deck.
Buy this. Do it. Don't buy that 8" or 10" sub from that other company that has a cool name. Don't do that. Buy this big boy an never look back.Look at the numbers - 12" sub, 300w RMS, reaches down to 23hz, and a price less than half the MSRP. Buy it!
im looking foward to but this lsd screen but the thing is i go school and sometimes go out with my friends and sit at a park and i dont have a car isnt there anything else to power up the playstation 2 without using the power plug that you connect to the lighter crap to your car is there any other device like a big recharge-able battery or something?
Everything was just the way is supposed to be.....no problems with anythingthanks
i bought one of these rewinders. maybe used it 5 times and it just quit working so threw it in the trash because returning it would have cost as much as a new one. so do not buy this item.
We just set this up in our 500 square foot living room over the holidays. And its been working perfectly. Lots of features, power and flexibilty for the price. We also combined it with the Rocketfish Wireless Surround Speakers for total Home Theater Effect!Set Up: Was simple. Being our first 5.1 System, the copious amount of wiring threw us off at first but we soon had everything connected and tucked neatly away.Sound and Play Back: 250 Watts may not seem like alot but it fills the 500 square foot space with "rich" sound. Meaning we do not need the TV or Radio turned all the way up loud to hear all the features in the sound. At low to middle volume the sounds from Movies and TV shows come clearly thru each channel, with the rear surround speakers working perfectly in harmony to provide the extra effects. The subwoofer and Center Channel Speakers are also very clear and loud.Features: DVD/FM-AM/CD/USB connector for iPod & MP3 Players/AUX input for Cable box all work well. I love how it quickly burns CDs right to your MP3 players without having to turn on the computer and dealing with ripping the CD first to your computer's hard drive before installing the tracks onto your MP3 Player. The 5 DVD Tray loads quickly and you can switch between any 5 DVDs/CDs during playback and always go back to where you left off. The FM/AM antenna could've been better and longer but we still get the stations clear. You can easily purchase a better antenna or just get Siruis/XM radio. You can also modify the preset modes easily between Stereo, Surround, SubWoofer, and Equalizer settings which is good and adds flexibilty for what you are using the system for.Quality and Design: The reason I picked this up was that it was smaller than other similar systems and the design was clean, simple and non-obstrusive. The quality of the plastics, metal and wiring is really good for what the system costs. also the wires are all color coded and easy to follow. It was on par, if not better, than what I saw and experienced from the other $900-$3000 systems sold at the store.PROS:Very clear and balanced Sound, top notch build quality, easy set up, Tons of features, makes 250 Watts sound like 1000 Watts when set up properly in a 500 square foot living room, Surround Sound theater effects are awesome, DVD playback much quicker and has more features that other pricier systems. Small and Sleek housing and speakers.CONS:FM/AM antenna could've been better. Could've used another one or two extra Audio-In ports for Videogame consoles or other devices. (This isnt a problem for us...but I can see it being a problem for the person with alot of gadgets that need to be hooked up to one sound system)BOTTOM LINE: I totally reccomend this system to anyone that wants something simple, sleek and very functional. And if you don't need a million watts in your home and just want a clean crisp and rich sound without the wires and bulk then this is perfect for you.
This little camera is just loaded with features. I am really impressed, and I haven't even finished taking my first roll of pictures! The zoom is really zoomy and smooth. I like all the flash options, and the lcd panel on the back is very intuitive. This camera even comes with a couple of little reference cards, so that you don't have to tote the manual around or remember the more obscure options if you want.
in transit from 11 January in Miami FL. still not received my product. WHY?. Estimated Arrival: January 10, 2011. I have no way to contact the seller.
This is a great idea for a product, but it falls short in it's implementation. I use it on a Power Mac 2x867Mhz and various Dell laptops. My keyboard frequently stops working and I have to unplug it from both computers so it will reset itself and start working again. I have basically stopped using it because of this problem. It may have to do with the computers going to sleep, but I'm not sure.
This product is garbage because it only lasted a week. I printed about 5 pages and then it was empty. With these ink cartridges its hit or miss.
This product was cheap and worked as expected for a basic FM transmitter. BUT....I made the mistake of putting it into the undocumented international mode, only to discover channel presets no longer work and there is apparently no way to reverse this! Griffin Tech support is not helpful at all, and actually suggested I reset MY IPOD to undo this mode on this UNIVERSAL product! (It connects with just a stereo output connector!!!) When this obviously didn't help, they informed me to "smash or burn" the unit and take a picture since it must be "defective" and to get a replacement. Good grief, don't they know how to work their own products? This is an undocumented mode of the transmitter, not a defect!
This is an e-mail I sent to Linksys regarding my experience with this product. I hope it is helpful to potential buyers of this product.I am writing to let you know about my experience with your product.I purchased a router and a wireless USB access point so that I could connect my wife's laptop to the broadband internet connection we had set up. I got the router set up and working easily enough and had contact between my (wired) desktop and the cable modem in short order. I then brought my wife's laptop into the room and set up the wireless connection, which seemed to work fine...at a distance of about 1 foot.As I moved the computer to the other room to show my wife how this was going to allow her to stop using the dial-up service that she had been using, the signal dropped off significantly...and I mean significantly...I lost the signal within 30 feet.I read about the causes of lack of range and decided that the room had to be the cause of the problem, because of filing cabinets etc.I drilled some holes, bought long ethernet patch cables and an extension cord and moved the router to a shelf that I built in the hallway...only to find that I had wasted an afternoon and [money] moving the router. The range was unchanged...I could connect a few feet away, but walk 10 feet and the signal started to fade. If I walked 30 feet away (where I could now SEE the router) I lost the signal entirely.My first phone call to your tech support elicited a suggestion that I change the channel...so I tested all of them with no success.My next phone call to your tech support I terminated after and hour and a half on hold.Needless to say, I have returned the router and wireless access port to Amazon, at the cost of the shipping.There are two things you should take away from this:1. Your quality control appears to be lacking...since the range was clearly not due to inadequate operating environment.2. Your technical support is not adequate. It is difficult to get through, and once I got through, I had the most disinterested response I have ever had. The technician couldn't have more convincingly conveyed his total lack of care for your customers. I would have tried to do an RMA on the router and the access point if I had believed that your company would have been willing to help, but as it was I found that you simply don't care.I am very disappointed with your product. I don't know whether I am going to try another wireless product or not, but I do know that your company will have to work very hard to convince me that your products are worthy of my consideration in the future.
What a great tripod accessory. It adds a bit of weight but not to much. This head can support plenty of weight.The locking feature is fast and convenient. The pistol grip makes adjustments a snap and the rotating collar for verticals is the best I've seen. Worth every penny!
This is out of this world great! I love this little gadget. As soon as I took it out of the box it picked up a signal! Wow! It even works at my office! This is wonderful for my productivity and concentration at work. Oh, and it tunes out those loud cubicle neighbors.Adding information on May 25, 2009....I LOVE MY INNO!!! I record programming and take it to work with me.
When the package right arrived it was a little rough around the edges and flimsy in my hand. But plugging it into my cassette player i was pleasantly pleased. It's a little shaky underneath but the music covers it up. Great product for the price!
This DENON AKDL1 DEDICATED LINK CABLE has many, many uses, so, although at first glance it does seem prohibitively expensive....it really is a (shhhhh!) bargain!Firstly, of course, it IS a link-cable, (and a highly dedicated one, too!), so it can definitey be used to make your audio signals brighter and clearer. However, it works ONLY with one type of receiver -- that's what "dedicated" in the electronics world (usually) means. (It also means "rip-off", since you must therefore buy a new dedicated link cable for every different audio or video device you might own.)However, if you also buy the "SuperGoodWarlockWitchPack", ($30,000, available at an external web site), you can get even MORE "dedication" from this link cable. A few magic words, and this link cable becomes -- "Linc Cable" -- your trusty, (and handsome), butler-com-cook-com-chauffeur-com-floorwasher-com-gardener-cum-fellow-hunter-cum......well, come what may, he can BEcome anything you wish! For 24 hours that is....then it's time to repeat the spell, should you so desire....This cable is ALSO a nifty, portable time-travel device! Been used in secret government experiemnts for YEARS -- and it DOES work. Simply place the cable around your neck, and attach two (EMPTY!) water buckets to it. (Very bad, and sometimes fatal accidents have occured when water buckets had water -- or any other liquid -- in them, so PLEASE use only EMPTY water buckets! You have been officialy warned!!!!) Repeat the secret code words, three times. (Secret code words: 'OH, WHA, TAGOO, SIAM"....quickly, three times, then close your eyes, and think of your time travel destination.... Soon you will be there! (IMPORTANT NOTE: If using cable this way, Royalties must be paid -- in advance -- to the owners of "The Odd Couple" TV show, from whence the magic words -- "OH, WHA, TAGOO, SIAM" ....or, quickly, "Oh, what, a goose, I am"!.....were first heard....)At any rate, once you reach your time-travel destination, all will go as you plan.Yuu will be seen or not, be dressed in period costume or not, remember from whence you came, or not -- just as you please. (Just remember that bad things will happen if you have not paid your royalty payment to the creators of "The Odd Couple" TV Show in advance.) You can even stay, forever, in the time-period of your choice....providing you have made those royalty payemnts, of course. Otherwise....Ahem. The Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable can ALSO become your favourite pet!Use theaforesaid "SuperGoodWarlockWitchPack", (available, as we have said, on an external website for $40,500 -- the price has unfortunately gone up, but we pride ourselves in always giving you the current prices for everything mentioned or available on Amazon.) The "SuperGoodWarlockWitchPack" comes with instructions -- and incantations, (thankfully NOT requiring any further royalty payments!), to turn the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable into either a snake, two snakes, a horse with sleepy eyes, (he/she really WILL need a lot of sleep), a reindeer, (all yours for the 24-hour duration of the spell -- unless, of course, you do the spell on Christmas, in which case Santa will need that reindeer and you will have said the rendeer spell for nothing), or a huge, friendly(?) amphibious octapus, who will be your pet, (as the other pets will), and obey your slightest command as a butler, as well. (I mean, if Lions can be friendly, cute and cuddly pets -- a la "Born Free" -- why NOT an octapus?)You can also buy the "bulk pack" of forty of these Denon AKDL1 Dedicated LinkCable(s), --- at reduced(?) price of only $500,000 -- to use as Christmas Tree Decoratiosn. A mini-bulk pack of four Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable(s) + 1 extra half cable, is also available, for fashioning THE most spectacular Chanukah Menorah in your neighbourhood!The Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable can ALSO be used as a dowsing rod --but you must also purchase the Dousing Rod Adaptor Kit, (available for only $20,000 at an edternal website). This may seem a BIT expensive....but think of all the treasures you will find whilst dowsing in the neighbourhood playground sandbox!)The "Model 2" Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable can, if desired, turn itself intomyriads of other things -- with the special adaptor kit A2K3-2012. Again, this special adaptor is available at an exteenal website -- for only $100,000. For this mere $100,000, this very, very special adaptor can turn the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable into just about anything you desire! Curtain rod(s)! A dress form! A jump-rope! A mink stole, (or, for the animal-lover, a faux-fur)! It will miniaturize and multiply itself, so you may have a tiara! It will turn into a steering wheel -- inside a new car! It will become a stylish dress, a suit, (both for men and/or women), a ball-gown or tuxedo, or a pair of overalls! It will become a ballustrade -- at a new opera house! It will become a bannister -- in your new mansion! It can make you invisible, and totally indetectable, (for best results, become invisible and undetectable just outside Foet Knox!), and it can even, (when rubbed for good luck, then given to a trusted aide), help you win the election for any coveted position -- be it President of the United States, a new astronaut, or CEO of Enron! (Oops, I meant.....Studebaker(?) No, no -- of Oldsmobile?....)Anyway, we have a super-sale presntly, on the item I now hold in my hand. it is the one and only Denon AKDS1 Dedicated Link Cable owed by none other than Bernard Madoff! Hurry, please -- we only have one of these, and NO other ones on the way!
Model 9450 still gives the user the capability to use manual tracking adjustment on top of automactic tracking. That was the most important feature I was looking for. Most other brand VCRs shows &quot;jumping&quot; pictures on old EP tapes. 9450 is truely exceptional within its price range.
I was excited about this product from reading previous reviews. However, I did not find the product satisfactory. First off - it's very difficult to place the Ipod into the device. It requires the Ipod be placed in a rubberized sleeve and forced into a narrow slot. It is very difficult to properly connect it or remove it when done. The sound quality was much less than expected - it was distorted and grainy at higher volumes. The price is great - which is what attracted me. But if you want any quality at all you're going to have to pay more.
If you're paying top dollar for this item, you may be disappointed. There is a definite background hiss which personally I can tune out, but then I picked these up new at Goodwill and had little expectations. I use these to work out while watching TV, and the running of the treadmill creates a clicking sound on these headphones too. My TVs don't have an outlet for the 3.5mm plug, so I boughtCables To Go - 03182 - 3.5mm Stereo Female to RCA Male Y-Cableto attach to the red & white outlets.
This product did not work at all. It would only allow one product to work. You could hook all the others up but only the first one would work. I would not recommend this to anyone.
This item was represented as a "Tripp Lite" 14 awg IEC Power Cord @ 6 ft. What I received was an "Apollo" brand that is rated at 10 amps, so I am assuming that it 18 awg, but who knows. The ad suggested a savings of about $20, so I assumed a liquidation situation. I have asked for a ful refund - will wait a short while.
I realize that Canon makes no claim for this case being for the S5, however, Amazon listed it as an accessory. I assumed since they listed this case and no other, that this one would work.The S5 does sort of fit the case, but not perfectly, and it tends to knock the lens cover loose if you try. It's a nice looking case and I'm sure it's great on the cameras listed. I just wanted to warn anyone who might also think it is an accessory. I'm not going to bother returning it, as it was cheap enough and I can use it until I find something else.
Usually Slappa's products are top of the line, but not this bag. I might've just gotten a defective bag and I am now in the process of getting either a new one, or a new model. I've had the bag for a little over a month and so far the main clip has broken and one of the clips on the shoulder strap has fallen out. The bag really isn't that big and it's hard to fit more than just your laptop in there. I have a travel mouse, my laptop, and the powercord that I carry around in this bag and it's more than bulky. I do not recommend this bag, get a targus.
got what i paid for. It woks fine. will buy it again. did the job. best to buy new back system.
I have had this system for 8 years now, and it is still working fine. the sound quality is really good and it is nice that it has rca stereo inputs. the cd disc changer can get hung up sometimes, but I have never not been able to get a cd to eject or load with out more than a few seconds attention.
This is the second RCA Smart Plate we have purchased. The first one did its job by protecting our home theater projector from any damage during a recent storm and power surge through our home electrical. Taking in to consideration the price for the Smart Plate and the home theater projector, it is worth it and then some. It does protect only the top plug-in I believe, but does direct the surge away from all in that outlet. Fits right over present outlet with an easy one screw installation. Leds light up to tell when it is protecting.
I'm really disappointed with this unit. I thought the Philips name was good enough to buy. It's not a terrible machine considering the price, but you get what you pay for. Make sure you know what you are buying. Read the specs before you decide to buy. This machine might be good for a second player for the kids, but definitely not an unit for a state of the art home theater.
I agree with what everybody else said on this review... The colors, contrast, clarity and sharpness beats all of my AIS primes within this range. Well, my Nikkor 28mm F2 AIS pretty much matches it. It's a lens I would never sell!
I have reallt enjoyed this boom box. I have no complaints!
soy fotografo aficionado de uso rudo y he tenido unas siete camaras digitales mmm varias aiptek , varias sony dsc y de la t pues todavia tengo la t7, bueno puedo decir con seguridad que es una camara my confiable porque toma fotos muy buenas y la bateria te dura por dias y eso que le daba un uso muy rudo (se me perdio), el video que toma es bastante bueno asi como te permite hacer zoom mientras estas grabando video- esto casi ninguna camara digital lo hace- y es delgada a diferencia de los nuevas dsc t...la compraria otra ves
This is my second Transcend SD card. I previously bought a 4GB card that has performed flawlessly for over a year.I got this newer 8GB card for my new camera. Working flawlessly just as my old one did. This is a great value; at my local store such a card would be 2x the price at least.
I place many scanners in different offices for my company. This IS200e doesn't require me to have a computer to scan documents to a central office. Easy setup, easy to use, user friendly. I plan to buy more
I like the sound of these headphones. I have yet to test them going outside and all, but they performed fine in the rooms upstairs. I had gone through days of research before deciding on ordering these. I may yet have to send them back, for they get my ears unbearibly hot relatively quickly. I am having my wife test them right now, and I will give them a few more tries. If the problem persists however, I will need to return them, running the risk of not finding any satisfactory wireless headphones. It's very disappointing, for these seem to perform very well, but the heat that generates is very uncomfortable, not to say unbearable.
These remotes are great, does everything and handles every device you could imagine.Recommended if you can still find them.
Well, if you purchased a Dymo Label Machine, you are going to have to buy Dymo tape, but I thought I'd let you know a couple of things that I have found.First of all, I checked around locally for the best deal - this deal, especially with Prime came out about 25% less than buying it at my local stores. :-)Second, this stuff isn't kidding when it says it peels easily. You just fold the label in half and peel it off the label. MUCH easier than some of the other brands.I like the black on white best, although I also have used the black on clear. The clear one works best if you are using a light colored background, since the full background will show through.If prices (rather than ease of use) are a concern, I would check out the Brother Label machines and tapes, since they run less than the Dymo.
Because the Pocketjet and Pocketjet II printers were nearly identical, and because the Pocketjet 3 is sold in an "engine" only configuration, one is tempted to believe that all the bits and pieces of the earlier models should be reusable and one only needs to buy a new USB cable. Not so. Also, there doesn't seem to be any notification that the model is discontinued. If it had just been downward compatible with its earlier reincarnations we would have kept it. Instead we returned it and ordered a Pocketjet 6 from another company. There was some glitch in getting reimbursed but I think it is resolved now.
I love this camera. My wife had the x50 and unfortunately I lost it while in a trip to DR. So I decided to buy another Minolta but this time upgraded to the x60 and its even better than my x50. The picture seems to be a little brighter and not as dark as the x50. But the camera is sexy and functional. I love the fact it can slip in my pocket and never be seen. But its also the reason I lost my first one because it is so small. But if you want a compact high quality digital camera, then the minolta x60 is for you.
I bought this hub mostly for the price, and the need to quick-connect my laptop to 6 devices when I get home. I run a wireless mouse, External keyboard, printer, External disc burners/readers, and external hard drives, all with no trouble.No studdering with the mouse, and transfers between hard drives are quick.I could not be happier with this product***UPDATE***I bought this hub almost 3 full months ago, and have yet to have even the slightest problem. I am running a wireless mouse, external keyboard, 720p webcam, and a gaming joystick all at the same time, with just a single USB port in my laptop being used. No need for a docking station with this hub, which saved me over $200. I am pushing this hub as hard as my needs can, and this simple, easy to install device has yet to cause me any problems. I am going to buy another one of these, to use on my desktop computer.Buy this USB hub with complete confidence.
Fun while it lasted. Got it for Christmas and after the 4th use it is DEAD. Nothing.The kids are so disapointed.
Many of the USB 2.0 adapters I tried were simply too large. by large, I mean they were thicke at the USB connector end. this was usually because they jammed Firewire and lots of USB connectors in. with only two on this, it was thin enough to fit the casing of my Gateway Profile.
I purchased my 8560 almost 2 years ago and printed thousands of pages on multiple media. I am home office user and usually print a few times a day with print jobs of up to 100 pages, but averaging 4 or 5.First off the good:The print quality is spectacular. I have yet to see a color laser printer able to compete with the phaser especially when printing photos. I also like the raised glossy look of the printing thanks to wax.It also prints pretty fast once it gets going the pages come out quick.Now the bad:This printer has given me more problems than any other. Within the first 8 months I had the Xerox repair guy out twice, once to replace a bad drum, and once to change out the print nozzles.This is not a very reliable printer, it basically keeps wax in a liquid state to be able to print. In fact you can't move the printer for 30 minutes after shutting it off for fear of it splishing and splashing. Do a search on "xerox 8560 eliminate white stripes" or "xerox 8560 paper jam" and have a read what you can expect.Yes the ink (wax) is cheaper (sort of), I usually pay $80 per color pack (4 pieces of color wax or 8 pieces of black). As the other folks have already said, this thing goes through ink like no ones business. Turn if off, it dumps (read wastes) of the ink in the reservoir, have a clogged jet (which happens frequently) it uses 20 or so pages and a ton of ink to try and clear it. So the cost per page is not what you think it is. Also do not use the non-xerox ink for the first year, it will void the warrantee (so said the xerox repair man). After the first year you can take your chances, but the consensus is you will notice color variations. I have used nothing but Xerox.Now the printer is paper jamming on every print job and I am out of warrantee. I've tried all sorts of different papers etc, nothing. I don't think I will pay to fix it, I will just buy an HP or Brother or something else.The moral of the story is this printer puts out a very HQ color print, but buyer beware, do not buy this if you are looking for a cost savings, or if you are not putting out hundreds of pages a day and be prepared for maintenance, lots and lots of it. Which is why Xerox will call and ask you to buy a service contract when the initial warrantee runs out.
Easy to use and takes really good photos. Zoom is good, night photos are good and action photos are ok.
Well Ive had this set for about a month now and am impressed. I havent got around to hooking up my surround sound yet but the TV speakers are actually quite good. The picture is great on HD programming(actually its spectacular). The options for adjusting the colors are great as everyones tastes vary.Some CONS for this TV:- I have noticed the rainbow effect that is associated with DLP's, however it is slight and not bothersome.- The remote needs a backlight- This TV should not be bought for a bedroom, best picture if your about 15 feet awayOverall you cant beat the price(I saved about 400 dollars by buying it off of Amazon, although shipping took longer than expected). Great Buy!!
Totally loved it. Excellent quality; sturdy yet light enough to travel. It does the trick when it comes to have an extra space in your carry on, and the backpack attachable is really roomy.
We never seem to have enough multiple outlet surge protectors. I glad I got this one, so much electrical stuff.
Bought this hub because I work off my laptop. I was tired of having to plug my phone, iPad, mouse dongle and usb backup drive into my Mac every morning when I came to work. I wanted to just have one box with everything plugged into it and have a single cable to my computer. Then my iPhone and iPad would stay charged and my mouse would work without worrying about losing that little dongle.Doesn't charge iPads. -1 star. Except when the USB cable is unplugged from the back of the hub. -1 star. Dumbest thing I've ever seen. It's one thing to not charge at all. It's another to only charge sometimes. Why advertise fast charging ports for "tablet computers" if you can't use it as a hub and a charger at the same time! And I'm not exceeding the maximum amperage because the iPad is the only thing plugged in.
Good item, mounts real easy with flexible bend in place arm/support. seems like a lot of updates for it with vista, but then again its vista. I would reccomend this
This mp3 player puts up a fight against the famous ipods. It has a 1.8" screen to watch videos or look at pictures. It has a lot of memory, plus a micro SD slot for more storage. The sound quality is amazing. This mp3 player looks amazing, too. It comes with a built in FM radio and voice recorder (you can record the radio as well).What I don't like is the video/pictures. The screen is a little small to view pics or vids. And my pics always get sized down even smaller so you can barely see them.So, if you want this mainly for music, then this is a great choice. But if you want to view pictures or videos, stick to ipods.
We like these headphones for comfort and for sound quality. The rechargable batteries are easy to recharge and they last a long time. No problem there. They accomplish what we needed them for, which was to allow my hard of hearing husband to watch TV in the same room with me and my computer. They do snap and pop, and occasionally switch out on me. If I wait awhile, they switch back in. I haven't had them that long and I wish they were working a little better than that. For sound and walking around the house they are great.
I used to own an old-school ipod mini (4gb). I love my new 80 gig ipod. I loaded it up with 2,000 songs, 100's of pictures and 5 movies. It barely put a dent in the memory space. I took it on vacation and was able to watch movies on the plane and enjoy a slide show of my pics as listened to tunes poolside.
So far so good with my canon hf s100, as expected much better on edge than cheaper ZEIKOS. You could actually check out some online video showing this model with canon highend camcorder
This adapter lets you use a 2nd hard disk as a backup, enabling a very affordable solution to increase your storageThe caddy system works as expected, without any difficulties considering that the mechanical alignment is criticalI'm pretty satisfied and glad to recomend it for further consideration
Samsung was one of the first to jump on the DLP wagon and they did a good job with this set. I have had mine for over one year now and it has been a very good television. The HD picture quality is as good as I have seen on a projection unit (less than 1080p.) DVDs and video games look fantastic on the HL-R5067W.What does not look good, however, is regular definition content. Satellite or cable programming that is not in HD will be some what fuzzy and pixelated. Not so much that it is not watchable, though. This is a general issue with large DLP's and some LCD's though. It happens to be a bit worse with this particular model. On the other side of that, the HD image and DVD/Game picture was superior to the competitors.In summary, if you watch mostly standard definition still, DLP and particularly this set, is probably not for you. Perhaps consider a Plasma since they are now entering this price range. If you watch more higher resolution content or are a console gamer, this is the best DLP I have seen, and the price has really come down since the 1080p sets are out now.The remote control, hd-tuner, sound and osd are all solid and about the same as the competitors. This is a very good set, and even better at the current price.
works great! used with a d70s. i've taken almost 1000 pictures before the battery gave out.
Decent quality and it works. Not much more to say. I ended up not needing 100 feet, but you never know when you need to re-purpose. Hey, its a cable.
The Digital Concepts Motorized VHS-C Adapter is junk. I bought it to replace an adapter that I had foolishly left a battery inside, which corroded, and destroyed the unit. I figured that buying the cheapest replacement would enable me to get the job done (transferring precious 15 year home videos to digital format). It causes the tapes to almost constantly jump and jitter. I'm returning this in favor of the Panasonic PV-P1 which got rave reviews on Amazon.By the way, when you're done using one of these, take the battery out :)
I produce music and i require all of the ports for my equipment. This product helps my work flow tremendously.
I love this thing. The only problem I have had with it is that sometimes when you pause it on a off a couple of times (like when you're listeneing at work, and you phone rings), it freezes up. You have to turn it off and back on - it loses the track it was playing.
Why I purchased this item?My modem, router and computer's power supply all died around the same time. Lightning is rare in my area, but I suspect occasional brownouts, some which occurred just before the equipment failures and over the life of these components, was the culprit.To protect my equipment, I first purchased a UPS unit. However, I learned that my equipment was still at risk from surges entering through the DSL line. The DTEL2 protects my modem, router and computer from surges that may enter "through the backdoor", as they call it.RJ-11 vs. RJ-45Although this product is listed to support RJ-11 and RJ-45, the box that the product comes in only says RJ-45, so I did some checking at Tripp Lite's website to confirm it supports both.After connecting the equipment to the DTEL2 and powering up, my Internet connection was established without any problems. As for how well it protects my equipment... I just have to keep my fingers crossed that it works when the time comes.How I installed the DTEL2:Once you know how it's done, it's rather easy to install this product, but a simple diagram to supplement the written instructions would have made it much clearer.- The cable from the DSL ISP goes into the input port of the DTEL2- The cable from the modem connects to the equipment port of the DTEL2- The green ground wire is connected to the ground screw of the UPSThe installation will vary if you are connecting it to different equipment.PROS:- Supports DSL lines with RJ-11- Also supports RJ-45- Everything worked without problems after I installed the DTEL2- Cost is reasonable, especially considering all the equipment it protects.CONS:- A diagram would have been helpful for the non-engineering typesNOTE:- It took me awhile to figure what I needed to protect my system from surges and how the components fit together. I'm not an expert in this area, but hopefully this review can help someone in a similar situation.- Please confirm with the manufacturer that this product is compatible with your system.
I was replacing a Netgear wireless router and needed tofulfill these requirements:* USB print server* multiple 100BT ethernet ports* 802.11a/g wireless* Through-the-web (TTW) management* good firewall capabilities* No requirements on Microsoft protocols/productsI first looked at current Netgear routers but ended up with this one. It achieves all my requirements and is very inexpensive compared to its competition. As a bonus it adheres closely to RFC2979 (IETF firewall requirements) and RFC2811 (Internet Printing Protocol) and the manual discusses Linux support.I will purchase again.
I only paid $30 including shipping and taxes. The ink cartridges alone are worth that. Printer works great.Set up easy BUT DO NOT USE THE CD PROVIDED, It loads and incredible amount B/S that you do not need-some of which is impossible to get off your computer once loaded.Instead google a driver off the internet and download it.
i got this specifically so that it could be outdoors (which, correct me if i am wrong, is code for "can take a little rain") anyhow it cannot take rain. It rained and now inside of clock face is moist and water getting inside clock mechanism = eventually ruined instrument.
Ordered these non-Sony repolacement batteries from an Amazon seller. Received in just one-or two days and they are working fine so far. I think the Sony batteries may have had a slightly higher storage, but at the lower price I am satisfied.
terrible camera which cost me plenty because i had to pay postage to return the thing. totally screwed. thanks for asking.
I am not an expert on webcams but this one shows a better/crisper picture than Logitech which I was using earlier.
reception was ok in San Antonio, but i took it with me to LA in my short trip thr, it was not getting any reception thr...After 3 weeks stop working.. not getting any current.
After racking my brain for days on how to use a VPN between two private networks with a windows 2000 server, I stumbled across the FVS318NA. I am very pleased with the results so far. Setup was easy with no problems. With in minutes, everything was working great. The default setting are probably good for most home users with DSL/Cable Modems who has dynamic IP addresses. Would recommend to others!
This card worked perfectly in my T1i, but sadly after 5 months it failed completely with no warning. The camera just failed to recognise it just after having taken some photos - it wasn't removed from camera or anything. It had probably only had 10 fill/empty cycles in that time.
I bought this radio as a replacement for my daughter's Jensen. The Jensen was not nearly as water resistant, and the reception was not as good (living in the country where it is hard to get a lot of stations anyway, this is very important). The other great thing is that the clock switches back to showing the time shortly after you change stations instead of continually showing the station when the radio is on. I would definitely recommend this radio to anyone. It is well built, has great reception and sound quality, and is very easy to use. It is definitely worth the price when you compare it to a lot of the other radios out there.
I'm not really into collecting the headphones. But I got the Senn hd380, a monitoring headphone, the AKG k450, a portable good headphone and a Beats Pro, needless to say. All of them is at least as expensive as this one(of course not the original price). I got this pair at 110$. Their sounds is by far the most comfortable one I have ever heard(without a good amplifier). They are easy to drive, not only a good DJ headphone but also a good Stereo headphone!
The 2 Opteka EL-EL3s batteries wasn't included and it holds 6 AA batteries not 4.Technical Details* 2 Opteka EL-EL3e 2000 mAh Batteries included* Holds 4 AA Batteries or 2 EL-EL3 batteries
I bought this card for my Garmin Vista Cx GPS receiver. And I bought IOGEAR memory drive with this. Ultra II so fast and more cheap in amazon.
I am a Senior citizen and lately seem to get lost in a closet. But, with my new GPS, I program it and she tells me exactly how to get to where I am planning to go. It is wonderful for those of us that can't tell East from West and North from South.
Sad to say it's true. Very disappointed with AudioSource, they normally offer good products for the money. This isn't one.Ordered and received an AudioSource Amp 300 (new) about three months ago and was using it to drive a pair of JBL 4412 studio monitors. After about three months of use, the right channel died. I verified the right channel of this amp had indeed failed by swapping audio inputs and the speaker outputs. Still no right channel.I never abused this amp in anyway. Living in a apartment, volume levels were always kept low and I had the amp placed on a shelve with plenty of ventilation. Even after hours of use, it barely felt warm to the touch.I realize this is an inexpensive amp, but failing this quickly after light use is no excuse. I own several other audiosource products that are several years old and they still work wonderfully. That's why I must give this AudioSource Amp 300 a poor rating. It has a flawed design and I recommend to look elsewhere.
The Arctic Cooling ACF9 case fan is an excellent 92mm case exhaust fan.It move quite a lot of air with minimal noise, starts at very low voltages and with over half a year of 24/7 use, it's still going strong.The disadvantages are:1- it can only be used as an exhaust fan.2- The frameless design means that it will not force air through a restricted opening such as a fan grille with very small holes or close-finned CPU coolers.3- It's rather "deep" in profile, and requires a little more room to mount than a standard 25mm deep fan
I spent 2 weeks shopping on-line for a digital camera for our department at work and found the DC280 Zoom to be the best bargain, by far. After purchasing the camera for $447, I kept seeing the camera in stores and in ads going for $600+! The metal hydride rechargeable batteries are a great addition, though the camera doesn't come with a case or an AC adapter. But that's okay, 'cause I ended up purchasing the accessory kit as well, which has a case, AC adapter, and 4 more metal hydride rechargeable batteries.The camera and software is so easy to use, and the 8 MB Compact Flash card holds plenty of pictures at moderate resolution and quality. I just took some great nighttime photos; the flash and timer work extremely well. The USB connection also allows quick transfer of pictures to the computer. This camera is easy to use, and Kodak delivers tremendous quality for this fabulous price.
I reviewed the reviews and chose this voice recorder based on what I saw. We have had good results with it and feel that it is the best buy. It's ability to record sound can vary (background noise, distance from speaker) and is certainly not for someone who is more interested in sound quality/ability than we are.
The printer is above average once you get it set up and running. The reason I didn't rate it higher is that the new HP install programs are horrible - absolutely the worst I've seen in years - bloated, buggy, and a general pain in the neck.One minor problem with the printer operation is that it seems to have trouble automatically recognizing that it has a lower paper tray. The only way I could get it to work was to change the Printer Properties "Source is" from Automatically Select to Upper, then lower. Unfortunatlely doing this in the Printers and Faxes window doesn't seem to work for all apps. Some have to be configured individually.
Not much else to say.. It's an 80mm fan. I figured I would load up my HTPC case with 4 fans.. Wow, too loud. I unplugged 2 of them. Guess I will have to spend more money for silent ones. For most users, these are a great solution for an average office or computer room.. If you are touchy about fan noise, look to other products with reviews about silence.
This is my very first review on Amazon I think but I'm so pleased with this product that I'm giving it a go.I purchased my Koss PortaPro headphones in September 2010 and the sound immediately blew me away. I'm no audiophile but I listen to a number of genres including Hip-hop, Rock, Gospel and Blues. The PortaPros do a great job for me across all of these. The bass is great and the sound is great right out of the box.Recently, after 2 years of almost daily use (listening to audio on my computer and music while working out) the cable on the right side started to have issues and then the sound stopped altogether on that side. I was heartbroken but remembered that the headphones come with a lifetime warranty so I went online and found the Koss warranty return address and instructions.Now, just 10 days later and at a cost of only $9 for return shipping I have a replacement set. I'm so please to have these back I've been prancing all over the place with them (ok that's a slight exaggeration).Finally, while I didn't have my PortaPros I decided to get a new pair of higher end headphones and went for the Audio Technica ATH-M50. They arrived today along with my replacement PortaPros and I have to say that the sound on my PortaPros is better, at least for now. I know it's mind boggling that these inexpensive headphones would stand up to the more high end set but I'm hoping that the proverbial "burn-in" will make the difference for my ATH M50s.I absolutely recommend the Koss PortaPro headphones!
This filter is just what it says it is. However Amazon has it bundled with the Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens which it does not properly fit. When mounted on this lens it contacts the front element. Canon recommends the UV Haze 1 filter.
My Mother had gotten this for Christmas last year. I helped her by putting her pictures on it. It was ok.I purchased one recently for my husband as a birthday gift. I couldn't get my computer to recognize the software. I tried another computer...still didn't work. I gave up. I looked at other feedback and saw that others have had this problem.I do not recommend buying this keychain. Save your money.
I love my new camera. It takes great pictures and it's easy to opperate.
I've had the unit for six months and the first five were great. The unit has great range and streaming video to my wireless blu-ray had no problems and overall good performance. BUT, just recently without any changes to the unit's setup I started getting drops on the wireless side, almost daily. This is real frustrating as the network just disappears from view and the only way to get is back is with a hard boot of the router. Hopefully, they will release a firmware fix or something soon, or I guess I've got a worthless unit!
1 of the 2 that I ordered was a dud. At least 7 of the buttons did not work. The seller immediately sent me a replacement that works fine, but I am still worried that they will break. The quality seems only OK. I do like the feel of the buttons, the look of the keypad and the fact that it has 2 extra USB ports on it.This keypad has all the buttons you'd expect, with a BS (backspace) button in the top right. The bottom row is 0, 000, ., enter. The cord is about 30" long, which is nice if you're using it on a desktop computer. Ideally, the keypad would be higher in the back and lower in the front, like a keyboard is to reduce wrist strain, but this is not the case.Based on the fact that 2 of the 3 I've used have worked well, I am going to take the gamble and purchase 2 more. Based on the price and my customer service experience, I think it's worth it.
The microphone itself is made of sturdy metal, with an unscrew-able bottom portion for a single AAA battery for power. The quality of this microphone is really beautiful, and could be used on camera, as part of a dual-system setup, or even for desktop recording. The microphone also does a great job of blocking out background noise (cardioid pickup pattern), and the audio is crystal clear. I wish there was an On/Off switch on the mic - it's a bit annoying to remove the battery after each use, but that's easily overlooked due to the the great mic quality for the price. Top notch.
I've had this recorder for 3 years and use it for my job to record meetings, of which I then produce written summaries. It works OK, but I have a new laptop for my job and I want to install the driver software on the new machine. I haven't done that because I no longer have the original driver disc and Panasonic wants me to pay for a replacement (no free download). I don't want to waste the money doing that because the new machine runs Vista and the software doesn't work well on Vista. My recommendation is to get a recorder from a different company with better customer service.
When I purchased my A100, I wasn't too impressed with the Sony lenses that were offered, and I wasn't about to spend the cash on a Carl Zeiss. I had heard great things about the Tamron line, and the 17-50mm range fit well into what I consider a walk-around lens. The 2.8 max aperture is excellent, especially when paired with the camera-housed image stabilization in the Sony Alpha. I've shot hand-held in some really low light situations, with great results. I can't recommend this lens enough. If you decide to purchase an Alpha, go body-only and get this lens, you won't be sorry.
My lady and I took it on our Island vacation and it was perfect for hanging on the beach, the room, and we took it in the car as well.Well worth it!!
This is an amazing headset! It produces extremely good sound quality, has a great mic, and is very comfortable. Works very well with my x-fi xtreme gamer soundcard. The positional audio is top notch. The usb soundcard is a nice extra feature. It doesnt sound as good (or get as loud) as an x-fi but it is a step up from onboard audio.If you are looking for a headset that will not "leak" sound to the outside world this is not for you. It has openings behind the speakers which allows for better frequency response but it lets a lot of noise out at high volumes. Sennheiser does make a headset without the openings that is basically identical to this one though (pc 156)This is the best headset i have used in this price-range. You usually cannot find a headset this good for under $100.
I use multiple laptops for work as I can transport them from office to office easily, but hate typing on the small, cramped keyboards. This stand is very nice as it holds any size laptop very securely, is adjustable to any degree of tilt all the way to full vertical, and comes apart for slipping into a laptop bag and taking with you.The vertical placement that this can do is great, hard to find in any other one. No way these will slip out either, very secure design.To use this effectively though you will not be able to type on the notebook keyboard while it is in the stand, you want want a mini USB keyboard to plug into and place in front, or a wireless keyboard/mouse combo. So much nicer though to give it some air and raise the screen to eye level.Took off one star because it is flat along the bottom and blocks access to the buttons on the front of my Dell XPS 1210 for things like mute and volume control, there is a Kensington stand I also have from the Dell site that has a curved front to allow access to those buttons, but it does not go vertical like this one, so have to choose what is best for you.Overall, very good, highly recommend for getting your desk space back.
Ugghhh I bought these to replace my broken Sony MDR-888 and they are horrible. It can't handle bass whatsoever. It has very shallow bass and plenty of high frequencies. I'm returning these immediately.I hate to admit it but I switched back to my old IPOD headphones because it sounded better- believe it or not.They fit nice and snug but the sound is nothing compared to my old headphones.
Video Camera Center held up notifing me they were canceling my order until the daybefore it was supposed to arrive. If it was out of stock, they should havenotified be immediately. This also messed up my postage rate on severalitems!
Product is really easy to use. I bought it for my niece as a birthday present. And even though she is 2 years old she had fun taking pictures with it !!
You can't beat this cable for the price. It's decently-made -- not too rigid but not flimsy either, image quality is flawless and it supports the energy-saving features. The only difference between this cable and the one at the mall is the $35 price difference.
I'm pleased with this cable. I remove the 6 cables of my old HomeTheater connection and now have only one.
This riadio did't meet any of my expectations. It is big, fragile, and stoped workin the first time I used it with a CD, and never worked again... Not even the radio. It lasted for about 2 days... Don't waste your $$.
I had a CNet network card before and got terrible network performance. Then I decided to switch to these linksys cards, and they worked like a charm. Coupled with the linksys 5 port workgroup switch home networking is a breeze.So why did I give it 4 stars? I wanted to use the Wake-On-Lan feature of the card, since my old CNet had it. But when I got the new linksys card, the WOL was only through a feature called PME (Power Management Event), whereas the CNet (and other cards) provide a WOL cable that connects to the motherboard. The linksys card did not provide for this cable.Also, the card is version 5.1 but keeps appearing as version 4 in Windows XP.
This is my second camera that I've had of this model. It has lots of oprions that you can use. It fits in your pocket, easy to use, and takes great pics. Don'tt get this if you want to take telephoto pics--it does not have a very good zoom.
I purchased this camera because Canon has a good reputation with cameras. I had a Richot which I have lost and needed a new camera. The quality of the shots from the Richot seemed much clearer than those from the Canon. I find the pictures are good but not quiet as sharp as from my other cameras. I also found the manual for handling the camera to not be user friendly - which is really rare since most companies try to make it easier for the user to grasp the concept of the new camera and its features. In my eyes, the camera will do for now, but I'm not sure of how long it will be before I replace it.
I am very pleasantly surprised with this product. I'm using it with a 3G iPod Nano and it works flawlessly. The sound is awesome and it is extremely easy to use -- no complicated manuals. The remote is small and light and equally easy to use. Small footprint for such a large sound. Love the product.
After seeing a number of favorable reviews, I bought this DVD player. It is just great. Besides knowing (if set to auto) the format of the DVD and displaying it correctly in either 4x3 (STD) or 16x9 (HD), it has some wonderful features such as remembering where you were watching if you eject the DVD, the next time you put it in (there may be a time limit on this). Also a workable fast forward and "rewind" that lets you review a line or two of dialog that you may have missed.Delivery was timely, the product was reasonably priced and setup was easy. It comes with its own HDMI cable.Bill Yowell
I love it. Turn that nasty box off!! Best of all, it works almost everywhere!!!!
I don't use my printer a whole lot maybe a few times a month. The ink in these cartridges dries up quickly. Every time I turn my printer back on, I have to replace a cartridge that has dried up. The quality of the print is decent though.
Once you have experienced the ability of Synch Detection to dig out and lock-in weak stations and reduce adjacent station interference you will never buy another shortwave radio without it. The 7600GR is the lowest priced radio available today with this unique Sony circuitry.I also have the Sony SW07 & SW100. These two radios are the pinnacle of portable shortwave radio design but are now difficult to find new. Both have the Synch Detector but at a much higher price than the 7600GR. Couple the 7600GR with Sony's AN-LP1 antenna and you come surprisingly close to the performance of the SW07 & SW100. The 7600GR with the AN-LP1 antenna will blow away any competitor in the portable shortwave radio catagory available new today. Futhermore, the 7600GR performance on Longwave & Mediumwave (AM) are superb for such a small radio. The stereo audio on FM through a quality set of headphones is excellent.In regards to a comment about the operation of the 7600GR and its ergonomics, the person either didn't read the manual and/or knows very little about shortwave reception. Having the best tool in your hands doesn't make you an expert until you learn how to use it. And the 7600GR is the most useful and simple portable shortwave radio I have ever used in my 30+ years in this hobby. Get one while they are still available. You will never regret it!
Considerably pricier than other such notebook coolers, but still a great value. In less than two years time I went through three of the Targus Tornado Chillpads, all breaking. This one is much sturdier, and though I've used it less than a month I'm fairly confident that it'll last significantly longer. The aluminum is great at dispersing heat. The switch for high and low fan speed is great for when you want lower noise or better cooling. Pass-through USB is also a nice feature. Also, the cord fits inside the unit. As many may have said before, It'd be a bit better if the fans were placed a bit further up the pad, but I don't know how possible that is in the design scheme.
good wire, i used it to hook up speakers in my car, bedroom, and hook up an ooga horn and air horns in my car. it goes a long way and is easy to work with. very good price.
The only one so far I found to work with Win98 and having 2 g.Besides good protection.It came with the cd (W98), an USB extension (useful) and holder.I think despite its larger size than others there is nothing to criticize.100% recommended
When I chose to buy this tripod I was a little skeptical about purchasing without really seeing it. I was very lucky. This tripod is everything I wanted. Lightweight. Easy to use. It has a level so that you can be sure that your pictures will be accurately shot and not crooked. It moves in several different directtions so that you can shoot from most angles. I carry this thing around everywhere I go! I thougth it came with its own travel bag, probably one drawback to it. But overall a great tripod.
This is an Excellent product. The software is well designed and intuitive. NO complaints from this Electronics Engineer!
This is an all-around great case. Features include:- very sturdy- 4 lock points, 2 towards ends of case- rolling wheels- 3 separate 1.5in foam pads- air seal to extract air- lifetime warranty- 2 handles, side and end- room for 2 scoped guns
Ours, too, went black one month and one year after purchase. What a rip off! I will definitely not buy a Panasonic again. My Magnavox has lasted for years.
I bought a Garmin Nuvi 250W GPS for my husband and myself because we take a lot of road trips and we needed help navigating unfamiliar cities. Amazon. com made this purchase so easy and affordable and we have already used the GPS several times and are very pleased. We appreciate Amazon.com's quick delivery and ease in ordering on the internet.
I wanted a little camera that i could easly bring on vaction or to the mall. As i searched on amazon i came across the lil camera. i quickly purchased this for i had a trip in 3 days. it arrived proptly and worked well. the picture of sunny maine were so clear i could once more smell the mountain air. i printed out my pictures and left the camera on my desk. Shortly afterwards it had vanished. GASP! well, after several days of frantic seaching i discover my dog had become ill. I took him to the vet and he had tumor in is stomach as i return i found the camera on my bed. I must have moved when i was sleep walking. I took pictures of my dog. this is a buy that will help you through tought times. my dog is okay now! and i have my camera. i suggest the purchase of this camera and maybe a digital printer to. Its so small you could keep it in your pants pocket and no one would know it was there. And if some1 tells you "take a picture it'll last longer" you could and you'll always have the memories. thumbs up.
I am using it for Honda Accord 2002. It works just fine. It takes a slight delay to change from one song to another but it is almost negligible when you keep in mind the sound quality and of course the money you spent on it. Totally worth it.
How do you review batteries? Either they do the job or they don't. Consequently, the rating is more about Amazon helping me find hard-to-locate batteries for my very old cordless home phones and doing so at half the price of Panasonic. Yay!
I just bought this unit a few days ago, and while its still early days yet, I think its a marked improvement on the previous units I owned (two E20s, both broke at four months and nine months, respectively).GENERAL DISCLAIMER ABOUT WHAT DVD RECORDERS CAN AND CAN'T DO:1. Copying prerecorded DVDs and VHS tapes onto DVD-Rs isn't going to happen. The units will detect the macrovision and other protections and refuse to copy these items.2. DVD-RAMs recorded on *any* DVD Recorder won't play in regular DVD players. Period.3. Home recorded DVD-Rs will not play in every single DVD player. They'll generally work in the newer machines, but you won't be able to tell in advance which ones will work, and which ones won't. Its a crap shoot.WHAT I REALLY LIKE ABOUT THIS UNIT:1. The hard drive. You can record programs on to the hard drive, edit out the commercials, and then burn them onto a DVD-R or DVD-RAM. I can edit down to the frame. And you get twice as large a hard drive on the Toshiba as you do on the equivalent Panasonic model, the HS2, for about the same price.2. Manually adjustable recording levels. The unit has two preset recording levels (SP and LP) which correspond roughly to the length of recording you would get with a 6 hour VHS tape, but you can also manually adjust the recording level (picture and audio quality) on both the hard drive and the DVD-R so you can squeeze that last program on the DVD-R, or you can adjust things so you get the best possible picture quality for the 3 hour movie you want to burn onto DVD-R.3. Compared to the "look" of the graphics on the DMR-E20, its like the difference between a first generation Atari and a Nintendo.4. You can record a bunch of programs onto the harddrive, edit out the commercials, and then program the unit to download them on to the disc. The unit will automatically start the first program you selected, download it, end right when the recording ends, start the next program and so on. If you don't have enough space on the disc to record everything you tell it to, the unit will tell you in advance.5. You can start watching a program from the beginning, even if its recording in the middle.6. You can manually input titles for each recording. If you title recordings on the hard drive, when you download them to disc, the machine will automatically transfer those titles to the disc. You can also clear a title with one click of a button. Very convenient.7. The unit is very responsive to the remote control. With the E20, if I was doing a lot of downloading, my fingers would get sore from having to keep punching in every letter, every space, and the "set" key. Not with this remote, it doesn't require a heavy hand to react, and the reaction times are much, much faster.HOWEVER MUCH I LIKE IT, IT ISN'T A PERFECT UNIT, HOWEVER, SO BEAR IN MIND...1. You can't record directly from the TV input source to DVD-R or DVD-RAM. It has to be recorded to the hard drive first.2. The unit is more complicated to use than a VCR, definitely. If your VCR is still flashing 12:00, get a Tivo instead (Tivo gets 5 stars, its the best product I've ever bought. Period.) You can't just delete a program by hitting a button, there are a number of steps to be followed. There is a definite learning curve (however, IMO its worth it).3. While the written instructions and illustrations are basically good, they are poorly organized. They are not organized in what I consider a logical manner, certainly not in the order I tried to determine things so I could actually use the unit. And I managed to figure out some shortcuts that were omitted from the manual, that were far less time consuming than the methods written. The lack of a table of contents is a serious omission as well, so you're forced to do some hunting for what you're looking for. Also, the Toshiba website hasn't been updated and doesn't even list the RD-X2 on it, so you're not going to find much there.4. The one other thing I don't like about the unit is that you can't record a single program onto a DVD-R disc (you can on a DVD-RAM) and then three weeks later add something else on to the disc. When you write to a DVD-R, it fills it up and finalizes it, no other options. This means if you want to put specific things on the same disc, you'll have to save them on the HD for a while until you have everything. Fortunately, the HD is pretty large.It is more complicated to use than a VCR, and you'll definitely need to read the installation and operation manuals, but if you do, I think you'll find its worth it.
I've bought generic NB-3L but thaey generally are a rip-off. Note that most have a lower mAh value (that translates into less time) than the Canon brand and most are not properly fitted for the Canon camera, resulting in connection issues with symptoms like "battery needs to be replaced" after placing a fully charged battery into camera and then the same battery working after reinserting it.
I bought the CanoScan 8600F when I needed a replacement for my Epson Perfection 1640SU. However, I first purchased an Epson Perfection 4490. The Epson 4490 was HORRIBLE. The trial scan that I did lost significant detail at 600 dpi. My trial scan was of book cover made of embossed leather. The loss of detail in the 4490 resulted in the areas that were raised on the cover to look as though they were depressed instead. I scan historical documents and photographs, so fidelity to the original is very important to me. As a result of my unhappiness with the scan quality of the 4490, I exchanged it for the CanoScan 8600F. I have been very pleased with it. The software is great. One source of irritation for me on both of the Epson scanners was that it would keep the TWAIN software open after scanning when using the "Import" function in Photoshop. Not a big deal, really, but the 8600F closes the TWAIN software after each scan, so I can go directly to editing the image. The lid seems very sturdy and can be removed completely to scan books. I have not yet tried the automated buttons to convert to PDF, the Photo/Film button, or the e-mail, but I have used the copy function once, and it worked easily and did a great job. I also have not yet had the opportunity to use it for any film scanning, but considering the loss of detail on the Epson 4490, and that my last scanner didn't do film at all, I am confident that the 8600F will handle the film well.
I've had this monitor for years; I bought mine at Costco. It's never given me any problem and thepicture is much better than the Toshiba laptop monitor. I wouldn't be without one. Highly recommend.
Excellent car audio/video case for the Sony DVP-FX970 9-Inch Portable DVD Player. Well designed and will adjust to fit almost any vehicle in my opinion. There is also plenty of room in the secondary compartment. I prefer the DVP-FX970 because the FX980 does not have a 180 degree flip screen like the FX970 does and the FX970 is rated alot better. The 180 degree flip allows the dvd player to have a smaller footprint when in the case (or out) which in turn is less likely to block your rear view mirror veiwing area, which is the situation for me in our Honda 2010 CRV LX. I have my movies on a 32gb S*ndisk Micro USB 2.0 drive and they play great with no switching of dvd disc hassles that you have with DVDs when on long road trips. Some of the reviews do state that the FX970 and FX980 my not be reliable as far as life expectancy, so I purchased a 2yr extended warranty for ten doll*rs extra. The FX970 is VERY light compared to its size (4lbs) and seems cheap because it almost feels like it is empty inside. This is because it is so thick and its weight doesn't seem proportionate. Personally, I do like this design of the DVD player. I do have concerns about being able to break it easily which re-enforces the 2yr warranty recommendation on the DVD player. The remote is bulky but useful for switching from DVD to USB video input (required to switch when powering on) and controlling the player from the front seat. The remote fits nicely in my upper glove box of the CRV, or the secondary compartment on the case. I do wish the remote could power on the DVD system though, because well, it can't.OVERALL THIS IS A GREAT AUTO DVD VIDEO SYSTEM ALTERNATIVE TO A FACTORY INSTALLED SYSTEM OR FLIP DOWN SCREEN DVD SYSTEM. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!***UPDATE 1***After taking a 15 hour road trip I have determined a few things. I realized that the remote DOES NOT control the input source select (usb input select). The case is a good one, however, it is not practical to hang it between the front seats for back seat viewing as planned in my 2010 HONDA CRV. My son kicks the crap out of it while he is in his car seat and I worry he will break it before too long (glad I got that warranty). I do believe for normal back seat use (no car seat) it will be acceptable but only that (hangs too low). I do now wish I had had an over head DVD system installed professionally for the additional $300 it would have cost. I do like the dvd player and it's functionality (usb), but I can no longer recommend it as a car video system.
Using the iTrip, my iPod plays clearly on my FM radio in both urban and rural areas and that is really all I can ask for of this product. The iTrip pauses the iPod when I turn off the car which is very convenient. I wish it would play when I turn the car on again, but I have to press play on the iPod to do this. This product (specifically this version which is last year's model) is by far the cheapest of many similar FM transmitter/chargers and I see no reason to pay any more for any of the others.
These headphones are very kid-friendly. My three-year old can put them on by himself and can use the volume control easily. The acoustic quality is satisfactory and the gears fit a smaller child's head perfectly. Size adjustment is easy for a child, too. I particularly like the volume adjustment on the cord. It's so much simpler for a small child to do than manipulate the volume control on the DVD or another device.
This purchase was just a Canon 58mm lens cap. It works fine and as usual, Amazon has been easy to deal with.
I bought this primarily for the included Pocket PC version to use with a Bluetooth GPS with my Cingular 8125 phone. Man, what a disappointment.As others have mentioned, the interface on the PC version is completely unintuitive. Making a mistake is easy, and fixing it is difficult.The handheld version included in the package is almost useless. It is slow, cumbersome, inaccurate, and inefficient.If you're looking for software to make your PocketPC device act like a dedicated GPS device, I suggest looking at the TomTom software or iNav's iGuidance (which also includes versions for PC and UMPC).If you're looking for software on the PC, at a comparable price, I've found Microsoft Streets and Trips 2007 to be far superior than Delorme's product. The interface is much more intuitive, less cluttered, and more informative than Delorme's.You'll save yourself a lot of time and frustration by avoiding this piece of software.
I have the Easy Share Dock since 2004 and I find it works very good for me. I was disappointed when Kodak discontinued the cartridges. But I was happy when I found out I could order it through Amazon. I hope this will continue.I take a lot of pictures and find it is easy when I can edit and print them out myself.
Great system. Make sure you get all the controls. We have it set so our Ipod is in one room but it can be played anywhere in the house or on the padio. Or if Someone has the ipod playing outside in another room someone can be listening to the radio etc. The system lets you have independent control of your sterio system in each room. Well worth the investment. It does take some time to set up and wire. I recommand this system to my customer when they are doing and major house renovation and the wiring can be installed with little efford.
Nice and compact. For such a small unit the speakers actually sound good. Overall a good value for the money.
My bag arrived on time and it was everything I wanted. I also removed the Canon logo since I will be traveling overseas to reduce attention and placed my own patch.
I bought one, gave it a try. All the pictures which were in focus were great. The problem was the consistent back-focusing. I guess I had a bad copy so I returned it. A great lens otherwise if you are on a budget.
I bought this switcher so I could connect both my DVD player and Wii to the one component video input on my standard-definition television. I just hooked it up, and everything works perfectly. I noticed a huge improvement in the video quality of the Wii (I had been using the composite video input, which was just terrible). Bottom line, this does exactly what I wanted it to, and at a fair price.The unit itself is small and light, but feels solid and well-constructed. I looked at some powered component switchers on Amazon, like the highly ratedCables To Go - 40324 - 3-Play Component Video Digital Audio Selector, but thought it would be too much fuss and I don't need another remote control lying around. I also looked at the Philips4 X 1 HD Component AV Selector, but there were some not-so-good reviews and the price seemed a little *too* good.The only downside is that the switcher comes in one of those difficult-to-open hard plastic containers... so be careful with those scissors when opening yours!
I've now had two of these fail on me, within the warranty period. The first one just stopped working one day, making all kinds of nasty clicking sounds. The current one (warranty replacement for the first) just started breeding bad sectors like rabbits. The total life span of these are about 3-4 months, MAX.This is completely unacceptable. I have drives that are 10 years old that still run perfectly but WD can't seem to make a MyBook Premium that lasts 10 months.If you need a cheap external drive, get ANYTHING else.
I purchased this product for two 37" Flat panel LCD TV sets. One is a Samsung and the other a Sharp. The Sharp took 15 minutes to set up. The Samsung took even less. The directions were clear. I would definitely recommend this wall mount.
At the end of the installation (which took me an entire 7 minutes) I sat down to fill in the warranty card which asks for the serial number which is ONLY printed on the unit itself. That was VERY annoying.But otherwise the instructions were clear, the installation a SNAP (i mean, my 72 year old mother could have done it, and she's still nervous about the VCR!)the software set up was easy and the performance has been great.&lt;P...
Out of the box, this printer is big. Be prepared to give it some space. Physical setup is a breeze. Phone, power, printer, and network cables all plug into the back of the unit. Power button is on the right side. Paper tray reloads from the front of the unit.Having a laser printer that connects to a network is a joy. I can roam around my home with my wireless laptop and send stuff to the printer all day long. No more USB cables connecting to the printer. No more parallel cables. The printer can be configured and managed using a built-in web-interface too. If you can use a web-browser, you can use this printer.Printing itself is fast and clean. Specs say up to 21ppm. I've achieved around 18ppm when printing straight text. Printer comes with a 250sheet tray. An additional 250sheet tray can be added.Scanning is just neat. This printer supports a "scan to FTP" feature too that lets me scan my old documents and get them sent to my computer. I've scanned old bills, tax records, and other documents that have been sitting around in file cabinets for months...even years. Having them in an electronic format is convenient for many reasons but primarily because now, they can be searched/indexed quickly. No more flipping through old bank statements or invoices.Copying documents is pretty fast too. Printer just scans in the original and prints out copies so process is pretty fast. Specs say 21copies per min. Not your office copier speed but still.The fax machine is your typical fax machine with the usual features -- lots of speed dials on this unit.I put this unit to work when I had to submit a bunch of expense reports. The copier made copies of all my receipts. The scanner read in my expense report and saved a copy on my computer. The fax machine was used to send in all the reports...and I received fax confirmations using the laser printer when everything was done.A brilliant printer. New toner carts are can be had for under $100 too. Go price comparable carts for HP and Lexmark. (My last Lexmark E232 cart was $179).This is my first Brother unit...but it won't be my last. Highly recommend.
This receiver lets you see different channels in two separate TVs and does'nt costmore with the provider (in this case DishNetwork)($5.00 if you ar'nt connected tothe phone) the second TV can be in a separate room and you control the receiver fromthere without interfering with the other TV program
the headphones are great day really met my needs they worship timely and received in a good condition now I can watch programs at the volume I enjoy
I purchased one of these in January 2011. Installed it in my 2006 Jeep TJ, and had all sorts of problems with transmitting and receiving. AMazon.com customer service was GREAT, and they sent me a replacement unit, and still, after installation, I had problems. I enlisted some help from some friends in my 4x4 club (several were actual mechanics and all have done successful CB installations). We finally got it working, and it seemed to hum right along. NOW, I had an off-road weekend, and the darn thing started messing up again. It will transmit, but I do not get any incoming sound. I have checked the mic input, the external speaker, and everything. I even tried unplugging the external speaker to see if that was the problem....NOPE! I do not recommend this cb. Spend the extra money and get theCobra 75WXST 40-Channel CB Radio.
I bought this for connecting my printer to pc. It's working very good and I never had any problems.It's cheap and worth every penny.
I chose the SONY over the JVC and PANASONIC models because of its features. I like the manual adjustment rings ability to control any one of four pre selected features, such as focus or exposure. It has image stabilization that actually works. I really like the AVCHD mpeg 4 video compression giving me at least 4 hours of best quality recording on a 30GB hard drive. Many newer model cameras do not have a viewfinder and I need a good color viewfinder which this one is more than adequate. No one had anything really bad to say about it, so I bought it. I received this great camera from Amazon for a great price and in less than 3 days. I have been enjoying shooting clear, bright; rich color videos for several weeks without any problems and I have actually been using the 4 mega pixel still image capture feature, saving jpeg photos onto a Sony memory stick duo memory card. I am very happy about this purchase. Now if some one would just invent a good quality, fast, inexpensive Blue- ray burner that uses a SATA interface I would buy it.
Another fine product from Nikon. Works great on my D60. Mostly use to photograph/catalog coins and never have to touch the camera. Nikon, #1 all the way!!
If your laptop started to warm up couple of months after you bought it, the most probable reason is DUST. get air duster and spray it in to the fan and all the holes of your computer and watch the dust come out. dust stops your laptop cooling system. they cost like 4$ and they reduced my temp from 77c to 40c.after all that I put the artec notebook cooler to work on high setting.you can definitely hear just like your computers fan. and i promise you it did not help my temp not even one degree Celsius.another problem is that it raises your laptop by 1.5" from desk and it is really hard to type like that.this is the way to carpal tunnel and wrist pain!this product is being returned... if your computer is still hot after dusting it get a slanted notebook cooler. preferably with a huge fan not 2 or 3 small fans.antec 200 is good but it is 3 times the price of this...
Well, hard to give this a better review than 1 star. I bought this as a gift for my sister, who took a bunch of pictures with it and then recorded some video. At some point in the video, the card got corrupted and lost everything on it, and has failed to work ever since. Recovery disks were used and could not recover anything. After that experience, I would certainly recommend paying more for a more reliable product. It sounds like a number of other people had the same experience, making the 4.5 stars it currently has quite misleading (hense my reason for writing the same review numerous others have written in hopes of helping others avoid this mistake). I believe the product does have a warranty, but considering I was hoping to give my sister a nice gift, not have her waste several hours taking pictures that would be lost because of this product, I don't think the warranty is worth that much. Also, once you lose all your pictures are you really going to trust the makers of that product again?
I bought a Beltronics 995 just over a year ago. I went on a trip last week and the unit started showing KA band the entire time. I tried to unplug the unit and then turn it back on and within five minutes the KA band will come back on and just continue to beep for hours on end. I called Beltronics and they charge 60 dollars just to look at it. This unit has never been abused. It sits on my windshield of my truck and is parked in my garage! I could not believe how terrible the customer service from Beltronics is. To pay 300 dollars for one of the "so called best" units and have it only work for a little over a year is unacceptable. I am warning everyone out there not to buy this product. Yes it worked great when it worked. But you will not be satisfied with how long it lasts. I am extremely meticulous so don't think this unit was thrown around.GO to a different brand all together than Beltronics!!!!!
I own a G2 also, but the ELPH is the one to slide in your pocket everytime. Light and small, but feels as sturdy as a block of steel in your hand. The video mode records 180 seconds per clip in 320 mode, not many other cameras can do this. Very fast cycle time between photos.Cons: None in 3 months
It was cheap and it was shipped quickly. It fit, and it holds a charge. Can't ask much more of a battery than that. I accidentally left the phone off the charger for a day or so which would pretty much have drained the old battery but this one still had plenty of juice for a couple of calls.
Good banana plugs, they have a short screw but I managed to make them work on two surround systems. Great customer support from this vendor, they suggested the solution to hook up thin wire; insert it bent over so the wire thickens.
I don't know how you are suppose to rate a power pack based on how fun it is but it works well and hasn't died yet so I'm giving it a 5.
I used this lens on a sigma sd14 and the images looked very sharp even wide open. Probably due to the smaller sensor on sigma slrs while still having a full size dg lens. This is because only the center of the projected image of the dg lens is captured on the sensor due to the crop factor, so image seemed surprisingly sharp at f/2.8. Very high quality glass, fast focus, and durable lens.
Delivered as described. Nice looking, well fit equipment. Have not had opportunity to use all components due to heat! Would buy again.
As a professional photographer this works really well, it is briliant and enables me to take great close up images with my 100mm lens, when enlarged to 40x60 inches my canvas prints look fantastic.
- As one of my X'mas Gift's, my GF purchased the Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Black 'body'.Some of you might have come across some of my other product Reviews and might recall that I use exclusively Canon & Nikon Digital & 35mm cameras.I still own several 35mm models from each manufacturer, and have some veryexpensive lenses that were in storage. This is one of the main reasons my GF, bought this particular Rebel XT model, so I can continue to use some of my extra lenses. And just to throw some info into the mix, is that this model has a plastic body, which is the reason, it's so light & small.I would Highly-Recommend this Rebel XT perhaps as a great option for those people that would like to 'Transition-Up' from the typical 'point-n-shoot' consumer cameras, and more towards the ~ 'Pro-sumer' Level. By establishing a new 'Learning Curve' on this one, will Pay you back great Dividends, when you make your way up to the Mark III, which is one of the top-of-the-line Canon Digital SLR's, period!I'm not going to list every possible Pro & Con issue with the Rebel XT, as some of the other Reviewers, have already done a magnificent job.What I will repeat here is that my GF (and the past ones), all know thatI have always attempted to Select only those Product Lines that have been defined by their High-Quality & Features, & have been Rated near the top of the curve, and are also Unique or have an interesting Style. BTW, I also received the Canon 2400 Gadget bag (read all my reviews).The only other add-on item that I would recommend for this camera is theBG-E3 Battery Grip. You won't be disappointed!
I would have given it zero stars but that is not a choice. Here's why:1. Low load capacity. With a Canon 5D MkII and a moderately heavy lens (still below the load capacity) I experienced ball creep and have to tighten down the lock knob all the way every time.2. Non-user friendly quick release lever. You have to push the button forward while pulling the level back. Not the easiest operation in the world.3. QR plate too big. When mounted to the camera, it is always getting in the way.4. Can't go all the way vertical. The size of the QR plate combined with the QR lever would interfere with the spirit bubble on my Manfrotto tripod preventing it from going all the way vertical.5. The final straw. I was out shooting in the rain and the ball head got wet. Ever since, it started sticking even when the lock knob was loosened. This got worse to the point that I could not move the ball at all. So I tried some light lubricant (WD-40). This helped for about a day. So I tried another lubricant (BoeShield T1). Same result. Now nothing works and the ball is permanently stuck unless I tap the top of the QR plate thus releasing the metal ring below the ball that locks the ball in position. But as soon as I tighten the knob, it stays locked after loosening.Hopefully Manfrotto will replace it so I can sell it. I'm now using a Kirk BH-1 and LOVE it.
its very portable but its just too dang blurry when u take the pictures. and the camera feels like it wont last more than 6 months of use with it
This is a great automated CD duplicator that prints right on the surface of the CD-R (you have to buy special printable CD-Rs which are slightly more expensive than regular CD-Rs). The ink jets seem to last a long time so once you're set up with printable CD-Rs you can go for a long time duplicating the disks. The Bravo gives reports on the ink level after every job and so far it looks like we'll get at least 200 on these first double ink cartridges. It is very fast and you can duplicate 50 CDs at a pop, all hands off. You can also buy an attachment to increase that to 100 CDs for a pretty low price. Everything occurs inside the duplicator and you can watch through the clear cover. A robotic arm picks up a CD moves it to the CD drive and duplicates the CD in just a few minutes. The drive then opens, the arm grabs the CD and a drawer opens to accept the CD and move it to the print area. Finally it gets picked up by the arm and put in the completed stack. If a job doesn't work for some reason (bad disk) it will eject the CD out the front of the duplicator onto your floor (or lap if you're sitting watching in amazement). It's a great machine. The only glitch we found was a couple of times when the Bravo was turned on when the computer was fired up we got the blue screen of death. (Windows 2000).
My whole family has ipods, and each of them have a problem with them. So before i bought an mp3 i decided instead of the ipod, i should try the creative zen vision M. I was so impressed with the quality of it. It is so much easier to use then the ipod. The video quality of the zen is better then the ipod, pretty much every single feature is better then the ipod. But the zen also has extra features that the ipod doesnt have such as radio, voice recorder, calender, organizer, contact lists, and my favorite feature of the zen is the choice of background. Right now i have a picture of Angelina Jolie on my background and all my friends with ipods are jealous. I'm telling you right now, the IPOD will die soon, so stick or even try the Creative Zens, they are amazing.
I was disappointed with the product because I thought it had a zoom feature for taking pictures at a distance. It does not. This camera should only be used for close up pictures.
The shipping is ridiculously fast and I ordered it and three days later I got the product and I placed that order on super saver shipping. I am happy that I chose this product over others because it is cheaper and very sturdy. I loaded all papers and binders in this and it holds really well. It is also a space saver and clears up my desk! I am satisfied customer!
My ears always hurt after using the in the ear headphone. One day, I borrow my friend's vertical in-the-car headphone for quick sampling of music and want one immediately! This one is light weight, stay in my ear, does not hurt after many hours and price is right (eek tech sells it for 1.99?! but with shipping is about the same price as Amazon.) The only problem I found is the cord seem to be a bit short - I wish it was longer and is thinking of getting an extension cord
Easy to install. Works but, still too far from router to keep consistent. Would buy again.
There's nothing wrong with this at all. It does exactly what it's supposed to do, even though it seemed to me to be a little slow. Nevertheless, it's compact, and efficient.
As always, the Canon Brand battery/verticle grips are well made and top notch. This is the 6th one I have owned between various Film and Digital SLRs. I ounce tried a third party grip on a 30D...will never try that again.
i bought this Bose 3-2-1 GSX DVD home entertainment system - DVD surround system - radio / DVD - silver a couple mothns ago and satisfied to the sound and portability i set up good because you did not set up good the sound is awful you cannot hear the bass and sound so weird when you not set up good , you must read the manual first, so I read the manual and i set up in my own now it soud great in my DVD and the in my compilation of my CDs in the hardrive feels so great because all my cd collection board in my compilation and the iI put the HDMI in my Tv wow its so nice to hear the sound quality of the BOSE 3-2-1 GSX you will apprreciate it , I know thi is a small room only not for the bigger room in my living , not like my own component in my living room with the big speakers and pioneer receiver yeah it is better sound because it design to the bigger space but this bose is only for the small space room that is great for.. iI recommended this product
I just bought the IBM 18.1 LCD T860.it is awesome.Picture quality is amazing and after attaching with ATI 9800PRO 256,it was a blast.I am a IBM Fan ForeverLong Live IBM
This did not work for my camera. I did not know that I could not use a High Capacity card. So, it was a loss for me. I might use it to store photo's on on my computer drive J. It came quick. It was a good price. I recommend you make sure you have the right memory card before answering a "good deal!"
This is a great projector in a very compact size. It works like a charm, is very well built and has a nice bright output. It actually fits in a briefcase. I also like the fact that there is no external power "brick". The only things you need to carry are the power cord and the VGA cable. And they all fit into the handy carrying case.
MUCH BETTER THAN ASKING ON STAR. POPS UP AUTOMATICALLY AND LETS YOU KNOW THE SEVERITY OF TRAFFIC NOT JUST THAT A REPORT HAS BEEN ANOUNCED.
I really like the new ipod shuffle. It is easy to use and very compact. The only problem I had was figuring out how to down load the songs, which I finally did, because there were no specific instructions on how to do that. Just going to itunes and trying to figure it out was not so easy. There should be better instructions on that. I eventually got all the songs I wanted on it. Other than that it is a great devise. As a matter of fact my friend bought two. The colors are cool too, even though Amazon didn't offer the color selection.
I bought this on a deal and I really like it because of the following:1. small and cute2. accurate, ofcourse not for gaming thoughBut i hate it for the following reasons:1.Battery life. I am having to change AAA batteries in less than a month.
this product was worth the price, even though the shipping was what covered the cost.
I recently purchased this model from a local retailer, and while the unit works in its own universe, it is far from desirable as far as the BIG picture goes.This machine will record +RW discs, but they will NOT play in most +RW capable settop players! Why doesn't the product description EVER address this issue?! Just because it records on a +RW (or whatever) type of disc, does NOT mean that other players will play it!I had the same problem with the Magnavox MDV630R (made by the same people apparently).AVOID THIS MACHINE!
The wire protector works just as described. This is one of the more cost-efficient models compared with others out there. It does the job and keeps you from tripping over wires and damaging your dsl line from walking on it. I would buy it again.
This handy, portable Delphi xm receiver works well, as long as the placement indoors allows the antenna to clearly face the south. Also the reception is more stable on the second floor. Once placement issues are worked out, the sound from this small box is very satisfying.
Cheaper than any of the big box office supply stores. I am a Premier Gold rewards member at Staples and even with the 15% rewards, Amazon is still cheaper.
I got a used pair of these off eBay for about a hundred twenty shipped, was using them for surrounds and recently moved them to computer duty powered by a Trends Audio T-Amp (absolute steal) and have been reasonably ok with them.Tips: I found that they actually sound better when placed upside down, so that the tweeter is on top. Try it both ways, I'm sure that individual room accoustics, placement, and tastes will all come into play.Due to space constraints I have them very close to a back wall, which made them sound a bit boomy until I decided to stuff a sock into each of the speakers' rear ports. Since I listen mainly at moderate (60-75db) volumes this doesn't really do any harm to the speaker itself.Detail and imaging are competent but nothing to write home about, the tweeter is not quite as precise as I would like. In retrospect I think I would have been better off going with Athena AS-B1.2s (about a hundred twenty five shipped from audioadvisor dot com), or especially the Ascend CBM-170SEs (ascendacoustics dot com) which is light years beyond but does cost about three hundred fifty. With a beefier amp though I think the Onix XL-S bookshelf speakers from av123 dot com would do very well at about two hundred fifty shipped.
I have three different Harmony remotes -- I'm a big fan. This one is in my bedroom. Of the three that I have (880, 659, 628), this is my least favorite. Why? It's missing a few hard buttons that I miss, and the remaining buttons have a layout that I have a hard time remembering. Let me elaborate.First, as I indicated above, I'm a big fan of Harmony Remotes. You can program them to do everything that any of your devices' IR remotes can do. In general, the dedicated buttons on the remote are enough to handle the tasks that you do 90% of the time. Less frequently used functions can be configured to appear on the LCD screen, which displays 4 (or 6 - it's configurable) items at a time, and can scroll. For really seldom-used functions, everything that the device's remote can do is accessible in "Device" mode.I have never had any trouble with the website's programming applets. Some folks hate them, but I'm not one of them. There have been occasions where I have had to try a configuration, and go back to tweak it, because it wasn't working exactly the way I wanted it to. I would rather do this on my computer, using the website's huge database of devices and IR codes, than to try to program it manually, the way I used to have to do with older universal remotes.I also do not have the problems that some other folks complain about where the device state gets out of sync. I always program my devices using what they call "discrete codes", where there's a different command for "On" and "Off", instead fo a single "Toggle Power" command, and different commands for TV input selection. I never have to try to find the discrete code settings, even if they're not provided by the device's original remote, because Logitech's online device database already has all of the discrete codes for all of my devices stored and ready for me to use.The Harmony 628, in particular, is my least favorite of the three Harmony remotes we have. It is missing dedicated buttons for "Exit", "Menu", and "Info". I use all three of these regularly, so I ended up configuring them as items on the LCD. This isn't too horrible, although it's a little inconvenient. The other issue I have with this remote is that I just can't seem to figure out the button layout. When I'm watching TV, if it's dark in the room, I can never find the Play, Stop, Pause, FFwd and Rev buttons. They're always in the same place, of course, but it's just never where I expect. I always end up having to turn on the backlight.Overall, this is a solid remote, at the inexpensive end of the awesome Harmony line. If your remote usage does not involve the "Menu", "Info" or "Exit" buttons, then bump my rating up by one. For my uses, though, this device is OK, but not great.
I've just received this SONY HX93 today. I've been looking at the models at local retailers but could not really see much difference between different LCDs, say, between this one and a lower priced samsung...Until I've seen it on my desk!pros:1. nice panel. don't really know who manufactuered the lcd panel, but sony definitely picked up a good one as the basis for the product. I have it delivered to my office and I can compare it to my office 19&quot; LCD, which is a lower priced SAMSUNG 192T. That was a nice one, but not as bright as this SDM-HX93. I am sure a similiarly priced SAMSUNG will probably look as nice, but hey, it's a SONY and it's on sale. $700 is not that much more expensive than $660.2. nice overall package. elegent looking. cable nicely organized.cons:1. the speakers in this LCD are of a much lower quality comparing to how nice the LCD panel is. I can not believe it when I first heard the cracking sound out of them when I turned the volume high. It sounds OK when the volume is low though. And there is absolutely no bass, and since the speaker units themselves are so bad, the SRS WOW system can't do too much to improve it.2. since it is still quite an expensive model, I will like to see the pivot feature and composite/s-video inputs. Lacking both.Overall a good product.
I have been using this camcorder for about a week now andall I can say is WOW.If you are looking for great video, pictures, and small size, then this is for you.I could go into a long and boring review, but who will read it.Just buy it if you want beautiful movies.
They just seem to 'die' on me. It's really rather frustrating which is the only reason I"m writing this because I'm so mad right now. My second one just stopped responding and every 5 minutes I have to reestablish the connection between the mouse and the wireless unit. Like really, this is pathetic. I'm running a IO Gear KVM switch using 2 Macs (mind you I did have another IO Gear KVM completely die on me). Anyway I plugged in my bulky Kensington Expert Mouse (wired) and it works no problem.So 2 things,1. This must be a flaw with Logitech Wireless Trackballs on Macs using KVM switches2. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER LOGITECH WIRELESS MOUSE.For the record, it kills me to complain about this mouse, I loved it and now I will have to find something wired that's in its calibre.
PNY OPTIMA 2GB (2x1GB) Dual Channel Kit DDR2 667 MHz PC2-5300 Desktop DIMM Memory Modules MD2048KD2-667 item worked as promised. I was getting this for an older system and generally shop for the cheapest compatible RAM. This item worked as promised
I'm on my third one. It doesn't work as advertised and often causes an IP Address Error. I should have read reviews prior to purchasing. I would not recommend this product.
I had ordered one of the players as a gift for a family member, then realized how difficult it appeared to get them, so I ordered another from a second source.I received the first unit as promised. I immediately started loading this on it. It's a little thicker than the iPod, but I actually like how it feels in my hand better (IMHO). The screen is beautiful, the file formats that are supported are great, the integration with WMP10 and the on-line stores is certainly better than the iPod. I just love it. I loved it so much, that when the second unit arrived, I decided to keep it for myself :)I have used iPod many times before and I do like them. But they can coexist and the competition will make all the players better. If you love the iPod's great. Again, I like them too, but right now I would pick this player. I have synched up CD music, on-line songs, even a bunch of my TiVo shows (via Tivo To Go TTG). I have taken those shows and played them directly on my TV too (with an A/V cable).The currently availability of accessories is a bit frustrating, but livable - I am sure it will not match or surpass the iPod in that respect.Like the iPod and other devices like this the screen scratches pretty easily. I immediately bought some Palm protectors and cut them to fit. I have customer shields ordered (from theinvisibleshield.com) but this will do for now.This FM radio works fine. I personally like one integrated. It doesn't take any more space and it's nice on rare occasion. I have read other reviews that say having the FM radio is a "negative" of this player. Huh? Why? If you don't want it, just don't use it.There is a reason why this little player just won the overall best of the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Even my friends that have iPods snap their heads when they see this. But again, this shouldn't be a religious discussion of iPods vs. non-iPods. Buy what you like best and suits your use.This one suits mine. I am even thinking about buying a third one. Why? I don't want to share mine (or my wife's) with the kids LOL
After trying to get a 2GB SD card to read, I got this from Tech Support:Thank you for contacting Belkin Technical Support. Unfortunately our media readers do not support media over 1GIG for compact flash.Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see that anywhere in the sales literature.Other than that, this is a fantastic (and fast) device.
I own a Nikon D70s that I purchased 3 years ago. The original battery that comes with the camera is still very good, but the thought of being stuck without extra power does not appeal to me. I do a lot of winter photography, often with temperatures below 0 F. This battery holds strong against such temperatures. This is an excellent buy, you will not be dissapointed. The battery holds an incredible charge! I've decided to stick with Nikon-brand batteries because of their reliability. Now I can shoot as much as I want, knowing I have a fully charged back-up for my camera. Two thumbs up.
I am a guy that researches everything before I buy. This product got great reviews so I went for it and I have no regrets. The Harmonies have the fancy LCD screens and the fancy price to go with it. What they don't tell you is that fancy LCD screen kills your battery life. That's why you have to charge it all time, I know my neighbor has one. The RF20 has a basic LED display, yeah you don't have a charging station with it but with 4 times the battery life, who cares. You can buy rechargeable AAA batteries anyway. This thing is 1/3 the price of the price of its competitors, but has all the high end features. The programming is so simple that any PC interface would be overkill. The thing can learn any function that your factory remote puts out. It will never matter how old or new your equipment is or whether you do or don't have the remote code for it, the learning feature covers it. You can edit text, and set up multiple functions in macros even adding delay between functions if you receiver takes a few seconds to load up like mine does. This thing is totally customizable, its just a great design. The RF works great too, I can be in my backyard and control my DVD/CD player no problem. If you are looking for a universal RF remote for your home theater system don't drop 300 bucks on a harmony, spend [...] bucks and get the rf20/blaster. It can do more and costs way way less.
According to my wife, we had one minor glitch where the always on plug started going off and the DVR failed to record a program. But since we've restarted the power strip, we haven't had a problem like that since (knock on wood).Pros:1 - Two strips saved us between $4 and $6 on our electric bill last month. I say that because I was actively turning out other lights and appliances in my new found awareness. This means the investment will take a year or more to pay itself off. Not bad.2 - Very convenient. By turning off the TV, everything else just turns off instantly. That saves clicks on the remote so it's added usability.3 - Good for the environment. ;)4 - It has a fine-tune adjustment for a computer which has a higher trickle power usage than something like a TV. The adjustment worked perfectly for our computer, scanner, monitor, printer, etc.Cons:1 - VERY expensive. Probably worth it though.
I wanted a lightweight case to protect my laptop and allow for storage of power cords, mouse, etc. This also has room to store magazines, DVD's. It fit the bill perfectly.
My JVC RX-D401S power supply gave me a nice light show last month. I had been using it to switch a DVI DVD and cable box, and upconvert NTSC sources for my projector for about 6 months without many problems (except for occasional vertical sync problems on bright scenes when in progressive-to-HDMI conversion mode) though it always seem to run a bit hotter than I'd expect. I had six inches of clearance around it on the sides where the vents are because of that. Anyway, I went to turn it on one day and it just went "click." Being stupid I tried to turn it on again, and something went "POP!" very loudly and flames shot out the left side of the unit, followed by smoke... No circuit breakers blew. I drove 40 minutes to drop it off at an authorized service center, and a few days later they said, "we can't fix this, the whole main board needs to be replaced, which JVC doesn't sell as a part" so I call JVC again and they want me to drive out there again, retrieve it, send it to a factory service center on my own dime.I am going to replace it with a better brand and sell the box they'll eventually get back to me; reading the reviews here I see I might have quite a wait before I can watch TV again otherwise.Not recommended for warmer climates.
Viewsonic should be ashamed! first one had dead pixels. This one has a dark water mark 2" wide all down left side after a yr and a half. Colors are fine. Just started looking for a new monitor to have just so I can send this p.o.s. back for warranty replacement. I know one thing it wont have viewsonic name on it.I feel violated..even on sale it was even a rip off. JUNK BRAND..I feel technology is not ready for the lcd products. My epinion is to buy the cheapest one you can find. Use it and loose it! Maybe someone will find out how to build these better or something new will come out.Buy the way, For sale, va903b monitor. No I can't do it to ya' I'm not as cold hearted as viewsonic is...
I love this laptop. It has everything I need.2Gb RAM with T2250.Maybe the best one. (price/benefit).
This Mp3 Player is pretty much God's Mp3 Player.30gb hard drive; 30some hours of playback; supports videos, music, playlists, pictures; has a dynamic playlist that can be edited through your player; wonderful radio quality.Only problem, it sorts by the directory instead of ID3 Tags (already been stated) But I heard there will be a firmware upgrade in March that will let you do so. NOT FOR SURE. I ONLY heard this.I've got Family Guy seasons 1-3 on it.Watch it whenever I can.
Si tu quieres una caja turbo (especiales para competencias Open Show) estos son los bajos muy buenos, economicos y mucho mejores que las versiones nuevas de este tipo de bajos aguantan el uso y el abuso, he visto sobrealimentar esto subs con mas de 4 veces sus watt rms y ahi estan perfectos. lo mejor de lo mejor
It does what it's supposed to do, connects the network for my xbox well. Works well with a home networking system.
I've had lasers, inkjets even dot matrix from most makes and this printer is by far the best I have had. It was easy to install, has great status on ink level and is very fast. At times it can be a little noisy after the print?
I've used it 5 times max in the past 2 years..It's shaky and the light is not that efficient to illuminate all the keyboard..Cheap price, cheap product.
This TV is awesome! Samsung is one of the leaders in electronics and also the first to use DLP technology. I waited until Black Friday to buy this TV. There is no other TV under $1,000 that could be better in terms of quality and size. Everyone knows about DLP drawbacks such as the viewing angle and having to change the bulb. However, the picture quality is fantastic and it uses less electricity (approximately 100 watts less) than plasmas. The speakers are pretty good, but I recommend that you get at least a decent home theater system for good sound.If you really want a flat panel TV (plasma/LCD) in order to hang it up in your home, of course, this TV is not for you. However, if you don't care about that, I highly recommend this product.
I got this about 6 1/2 months ago for my birthday, and it worked great. I had static maybe once, and it sounded better than a CD. I used it at least twice every day, taking it out of my cigarette lighter every time (so it wouldn't get stolen) and putting it with my CDs. In the past 2-3 days, it broke. Any bump in the road will make it slide out of the cigarette lighter just enough so it wouldn't work. The cigarette lighter doesn't feel any different, so I'm reasonably sure it's the transmitter. There's a short in the cord as well. So this is a great product... for as long as it lasts.
Just what the doctor ordered, high capacity, low bulk, low price, easy to use and just about universal.
An online tech board's topic dealing with excessive heat eminating from the DishNetwork vip622 HD receiver/dvr combo pointed me to a sale on this Antec cooler.As luck would have it, the Antec perfectly receives the four pads of the satellite box, which conveniently offers a USB port in which to plug the Antec.Within hours, it appears to have dramatically cooled the satellite receiver/dvr combo that sits within component furniture.
Great sound for desktop speakers. Heavy on the bass, if you want, or trun it down. Great price. HUGE improvement over listening throught the laptop speakers.
Okay, for the money it has a pretty awesome set of features! Trouble is, it's really unreliable. By all accounts what happen to me is pretty common! If you're as unlucky as me you'll burn a slew of coasters alongside your good recordings and then after 95 days it'll just burn out completely! The Goods news is, if it burns out within 90 days Coby will send you a new machine free of charge (or for $31 at any time after 90 days)because they don't repair. The bad news is they no longer make the 1100 and you get a free upgrade to a 1200! By all accounts the 1200 is more reliable, but, with an inferior spec. It has less imputs/outputs, including no optical output, and only has 2 channel sound capability, instead of the 5.1 available with the 1100....BUT apparently Coby are going to reintroduce a new (reliable) 1100 later this year? So.. if you have one, you can do like me, stick your crapped 1100 in a cupboard and watch their website and then send your $31 dollars, once the new 1100 is introduced!
I hate saying this about a Manfrotto product, but this is seriously a complete piece of junk! right off the box, the lock had a terrible issue! at first i couldn't set the monopod to lock into any position and after few trials it expanded to full height and couldn't make it collapse then then! I'm not sure how am i going to return it now! I'm very very disappointed!
I have ATTBI in Oakland, CA and had previously tried without success to get two different Linksys modems to connect to the cable. Having read all of the reviews for the 3com product, I decided to try it. Initially the status light was a steady red, indicating that it could not sync to the cable, and I was unable to register it through sas.r2.attbi.com (which I also tried to do over a separate dial-up modem). ATT scheduled a technician to come next week. I decided to try inserting an attenuator in the line, and voila! everything now works. The initial speed was very slow -- 22 kbps, but, as I had read, resetting it took care of that, and now it runs as fast as 1700 kbps.
i'm into photography now, i have an old Canon Rebel XTi, and soon i will be buying Canon lens 55-250 so it will be of a good use since i'm planning to upgrade to 3 more Canon Camera in the future
I bought a universal antenna kit from Autozone to replace the power antenna in my 1995 Buick Regal. The replacement power antenna mast itself was $79!! :>0 and even Amazon couldn't do better. Naturally I ended up with two male plugs on each cable, so this adapter took care of everything. I paid $6.80 for the adapter with free shipping. So instead of buying the $79 antenna mast, I spent $6.80 + $15.00 =$21.80 instead of $79. I also bought a tube of clear silicone caulk from Menard's to seal the new antenna. That was $3.00.When you look at this adapter, you realize that someone was really thinking when they came up with this part. It works, folks.
Great speakers for the money. These speakers are way better than the entry level ones (with no sub) you have to pay $20.00 for when you buy a Dell. The sub gives a nice deep bass. Great volume for a P.C.. Volume & power control on speakers with headphone jack is a great feature and one of the main reasons I choose these. Nice looking also. Small compact speakers fit nicely anywhere and the sub is not to bulky and looks and sounds great sitting on, not under, my desk.
This is a good product overall. The sound quality is good but could have been better. The two knobs that proudly claim the 'Movie' and 'Music' do nothing for the sound. I was looking for a cheap headset that I could use to watch movies on my laptop. Useful for listening to music too.Pros:Clear SoundGood for movies and music.Cons:Too big for my ears (not compact)The very long cable sometimes is a nuisance (it usually gets tangled with the power chord or the mouse chord)No internal volume control.Unless you are looking for budget headsets, buying this product makes little sense to me. I would advise you to spend another 15-20 bucks and buy better Sony or a Sennheiser product- if cheap is not your priority.
I used this to attach my Revo Aspire One to the back of my 37" TV. Worked like a charm. They give you plenty of screws of all different types and some spacers as well. Kinda pricey, but it seems very well made and is worth the money. Directions are pretty sparse, but it's pretty easy to figure out.
This product worked fine for the first month and then it just junked out and now I'm stuck with yet another charger that won't work for my iBook G4. What a waste of money!
This lens works wonderfully. I used it at the Insight Bowl in December, and the photographs turned out fantastic.
There's not much to commend this printer. It goes through ink quickly. You cannot use a bigger volume cartidge (#97) even though it should be compatible. The print speed is not particularly fast. The controls are completely confusing. In order to reset the printer after paper jams, I have to completely unplug the printer's power source. The cancel/reset button doesn't seem to do much of anything. I've had countless paper jams, with both plain inkjet paper and photo paper. I've had many situations where the software tells me the print heads can't move (can only be solved by unplugging again. Finally, I removed the back roller cover to check for a phantom paper jam and a cheap plastic post on the cover snapped, making it useless. Rather than waste my time on warranty work, I've just tossed the whole thing in the recycling bin. Hopefully I can salvage the ink cartridges for another printer. This is the worst experience I've ever had with a piece of hardware, and I work with computers for a living.
its a battery plain and simple, hold a charge well. have had no problems so far with it. still using the rino 530hcx
I spent an exorbitant $20 on this mouse one night when I was mouseless and desperate. Then my old mouse's trackball showed up and this guy sat in the box for two months. When I finally opened it, I was thrilled to discover that it was really fantastic and easy to use. The tiny size is no hardship and it was efficient and otherwise awesome. For six weeks. I woke up today to discover it no longer allows you to open pages with a scroll wheel click. As I spend all day opening tabs (I am a blogger, so I need to look at lots of pages at once to put together posts) this mouse is now useless to me. Alas, no mouse I have has held up like my Logitech Trackball, but the ball keeps going on a wander and the cat likes to hide it, so my hunt for a mouse that *actually works* begins anew. >sigh&lt;
This lens cap keeper is sufficient for what you want it to do. You no longer have to find a place to keep the lens cap, usually in a pocket, and then remember which one. Sometimes a lens cap is put down on a table and then forgotten necessitating purchasing a new lens cap to replace the lost one. This keeper is significantly less expensive than a new lens cap. I have had a similar one for about 10 years on a different lens cap and it has held up all that time and not lost it's elasticity nor stick to the cap. A must for a busy and sometimes absent minded photographer.
There are a number of problems I have with this product, the big one is the fact that I have to continually replenish my battery supply (I am estimating 1 battery for every two gym sessions). I also found the neck strap / cumbersome - it was only suitable if you were cycling or walking, as it started to bounce around once I started running with it.Overall, though, I think its size makes it so much better (for working out) than other mp3 players out there - and I don't regret getting it.
i never actually purchased this product but i have numerous friends who have. yes it is thinner than a pencil and i can see the highlights of something being thin however ipod nano goes too far.all of my friends that have put other types of ipods have been able to put them in their pockets without problems but my friends who have got ipod nanos have put them in their pockets and after a couple of times doing so it was so thin that they snapped in their pockets (apple couldn't give them refunds). i suggest the ipod mini because it is virtually the same size but thicker so they wont snap.
I bought this tablet about 7 months ago and I love it!! The wireless mouse is awesome and the pen works great, too. The only bad thing I have come across is the pen's little stand. It's kind of small and unstable causing the pen to fall if you miss-grab it. My pen fell a couple of times and broke but was able to get a new one because of the warranty. Another reason I love this is because I play Yahoo!Graffiti, which is a drawing game. Unless you are a graphic designer or just love to draw, you won't use the pen that much. The wireless mouse really is AWESOME though.If I lost mine, I would buy another!!
I took this camera to central europe last month and it was good while it worked. I dropped it from 3 feet and the mode switch stopped working. I couldnt preview / edit or delete pictures any more- I sent it to canon and they wanted to charge me $125 to repair it. I know it was my fault for dropping it but - shouldnt a camera be dropped once or twice without an important switch becoming useless?
Bought these for an old rig that I was spiffing up for my wife.. wish I would've read a few more reviews on other sites about these fans.. but since they were ANTEC I figured they were good stuff. The first one maybe ran for 2-3 months then the bearings wore out. The 2nd one lasted a little longer, same thing. I put the 3rd one in that I had bought (I bought an extra one just in case) and that one is still running for now, but on full speed it seems like it's running really slow.. so I imagine it's just a matter of time before that one quits.
First, the main con - the headphones unfortunately lack good, heavy bass! The main pro - the volume and clarity are nice enough for you to still enjoy your music and block out external noises. They're lightweight; the headband sits comfortably on my head and the speakers fit nicely over my ears without pinching (even though I always wear hoop earrings - major plus). The long cord allows plenty of freedom and the volume clip is pretty convenient. Overall, these are fun headphones and great for use at work. The style attracts a little attention as well. :)
Great sound, multiple mounting options. Not a stereophile, but they work for me. Enough to provide sound for a 12 x 24 deck without including the rest of the neighborhood.
This is our second Timex alarm clock and we like them both. The only short coming of the clock is that you can only set 1 alarm for each type of alarm. That is one setting for the buzzer, one setting for the radio and one setting for the nature sounds.
I have nothing but praise for the image quality. I can't imagine how anything could look better than the output of the 970P.It's just that darn hinge, after 6 months it started sagging and now it sits 1" off my desk. I put a rubber cement bottle under the screen and now it sits at the right height.
Creative Inspire T6100 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System excellent sound system of 5.1 my room finally has good sound for movies I recommend this product
I think this looks great and easy to use and not heavy in case of moving or just rearannging furniture!
This tiny remote contol is a dandy little gadget! I esecially like that I can control the camera from behind - so I can get those great bird shots! I love it!
I have to say this TV looks beautiful in a room, better than I expected. Sleek, modern, sophisticated. It was actually bigger than I expected too, you can't tell that it's not a 42'. I did a lot of research purchasing my 1st flat screen tv comparing it to plasmas and other brands and this one was best rated and I couldn't find a better price than amazon anywhere. The only down side is the picture is less perfect than I expected. I've fiddled with the settings warm, blue, normal dynamic and can't seem to master it. Don't get me wrong it's way better than a regular TV but I had higher expectations. Perhaps buying a better cable would help. I also can't seem to find the best screen size, in it's default wide setting every one looks overweight, which I'm not hating on my thick people, it's a distorted image on the TV. In the zoom 1x mode all the border sub text gets cut off from my tv menu that I need, in the smaller standard view there are the black lines on the side which are annoying, so I feel like I don't have the best view. Maybe eventually someone technically savyy can assist.
This is my first GPS unit so I'm not sure how good others are. I've had it for 4 years now. I originally got it for backcountry skiing and mountaineering. Big problem is I live in the north west and the unit performs poorly under trees. It eventually gets a signal but you have to hang about, so I just use it to get waypoints, then turn it off.I've used it on a bicycle after buying the bicycle mount accessory - works great. Used it in the car with no problems.Last couple of years used a lot in sea kayaking. I bought the wallet for it, so that I can clip it onto the life jacket. No problems with leaks yet even though it has been completely immersed a number of times.Good all round gps, doesn't work so well in woods. A color screen would be a worthwhile upgrade - the vista C.Update:2010 Unit finally died.I never used the unit in a dry bag, because of the joystick type control. It was never submerged, only rain and sea air. I got good use out of it especially sea kayaking. Most frustrating thing was the joystick control, difficult to use.This unit was good when I bought it for price, weight and features but it doesn't really stack up against current offerings.I replaced it with the Garmin GPSMAP 78S. - Fantastic GPS unit.
Our 22 month old daughter refused to wear adult headphones, but took to these immediately. She is happy to wear them and keeps them on while we're in the car. I can't wait until our next long road trip.
the headphones didn't fit the cd player I bought them for so I can't use them. I'm thinking about giving them to some one who can use them.
I had a phonex wireless modem jack for my Tivo, which worked and still works great. I got a phonex for my friend for his computer to connect to the internet. The distance from the transmitter jack to the receiver jack was probably further than in the case of my Tivo. Anyway, the Phonex did not work. I returned it, and decided to try the Belkin. First, I notice that the Belkin says it's good for 56K transmission rate, whereas the Phonex says only up to 16K. I don't know--but I can report that the Belkin wireless modem jack worked reliably whereas the phonex did not..
I was told, when I bought this at Christmas, that it took a standard USB 2.0 cable, which is true, and that it would work with either my wife's PC or my Mac. It will Not work with a Mac -- no software available, and my wife has no USB ports available. I am going to have to purchase a hub for her PC, import files there, hopefully, and then move them to my Mac, which has software that will work with the sound files. Extremely inconvenient. Nothing on the package indicated it would only work with Windows; I wouldn't have bought it if it had. (I have found numerous posts saying that Mac owners have contacted Olympus about this. None have received Any responses!
I've had this player about a month now and it works great. Picture is good on my HD TV and I like that because my TV is Samsung the (Blu Ray) remote works universally for my TV or the player. I've just ordered the wireless adapter seperately so I haven't used the internet features yet, but the setup interface looks pretty easy to use.
I own three companiesI have contacted Belkin to purchase several units.No one could speak Enlish or answer a question about this product.It took 40 minutes for them to get my phone number right. That was a waste of time as well since they never called or E mailed me back.I will never know if the product works or not because I don't have that much time to waste trying to talk to them,Dean
My daughter really loves her archos and I am impressed with the features and the price. The only dislike is when I read the description and capabilities before purchasing this item, it was not very clear if you need the Archos 404 DVR station to record from the tv onto this device. Found out you need this station, but unable to locate one to purchase. When I finally found one it cost as much as the device. But overall, it is very nice.
This rack bag is durable, lightweight and easy to move around. Perfect solution for anyone on the move. Zippers and handles are all heavy duty and withstands quite a bit of duress. Good Buy
this is nice because its an all in one. works great for musicby my head at night so it doesn't bother anyone else. works greatin the kitchen were i can turn it off and on easily. thanks
This thing is the best adapter I've ever bought. My past adapters worked well, but they were always at least a little fuzzy. This thing gives me almost no fuzz at all. I'm really impressed.My other adapters usually had a button that would automatically search for the best station to use. At first, I was disappointed that this didn't have that. But the music is almost flawless, it really doesn't need it. I also like how there's a port for a charger or anything else built in.If you're looking for a great adapter, you should get THIS one!
I bought these looking for a decent pair of headphones that wouldn't fall out when running, and also be small enough to carry around through airports in my laptop bag. I've been using mine for 4 months and have been quite satisfied -- sound quality is astounding for $30 (tight, really low bass, as others have mentioned) and they really block out airplane engine hum. And for gym headphones, I don't think I'd want to be sweating in anything more expensive...Despite others' comments, I have never had a problem running in these -- the only time I've ever had an earbud pop out is when I knocked it out myself; they have never come out due to impact or vibration. Some people may find the ear canal style uncomfortable, but for me, the sound quality is best when the bud is firmly seated all the way in the canal, and the fit is perfect with the medium-sized rubber earbud sleeve.The trick really is to route the asymmetric cord to your "right" ear around the back of your neck, and then if you're running, run the main part of the cord down your shirt. I can see why others would be annoyed with the cord if they leave it dangling in front; but I don't think it was designed to be worn that way. I use a Cowon iAudio U3 4GB flash mp3/mp4 player, and I just throw it in my pocket and go -- these two components really work well together.And my opinion about the ear hooks: when at rest, the hooks don't help hold the earbud in your ear; but they do provide some amount of strain relief when there's downward tension/pull on the cord. Without the hooks, it takes less force to pop one of the earbuds out. And, you can also use the hooks as "hangers" if you need to temporarily pop one out to speak to someone.Durability has not been an issue so far, but I keep mine wound up in the little oval plastic case (comes with) when not in use; maybe this has helped.
Very Satisfied with all items I have purchased from Amazon - it is one of the first places I look when I need something.Thanks for all the hard work!Rick HarganQuinton, Virginia
excellent quality binoculars, for an amazingly low price.shipped on time. No complaints whatsoever.
The title says it all. I love it because it collapses when not in use and yet holds a ton of stuff when in use.
These seem to be getting worse and worse. 20% won't record and 1/2 of the ones that do record can't be watched on a Phillips DVD player due to excess skipping. So sad to have a good product turn sour.
I bought this system to be the sound component for a smaller room projection TV set up. The sound is MORE than adequate, in fact great in this size room. Do be warned that it is not wired for easy hookup to cable, you need to a little creative wiring. It is only set up for the included DVD, radio and MP3 abilities included, NOT outside cable or satellite. As others have said it is a breeze to set up. Also as others have said the provided speaker wiring is not adequate. Well, there is plenty for the rear speakers, but only about 6 feet provided for the front speakers. I had to splice and add to fix. Also, do NOT stack this unit on top or close to other components as it will go into "shut down" mode. Leave at least the 4" recommeneded space around all sides. Other than these easily fixable problems, this is a GREAT sounding little system. For the money you cannot find better than this.
Solidly made. Holds both my 4 Compact flash and 4 SD card at same time. Can't see which is which exactly through the clear case cause I loaded it up, but lay them out and you can easily work it out. The inside foam is nice and stiff and grips the cards perfectly.
In the beginning I believed this book would be a murder mystery but it became clear early on that solving the murder was not the goal. This book is a character study. I didn't actually like Harriet in the beginning but began to love her as the book progressed. The book is worth reading just to get to know Harriet. As others have stated, the ending leaves a little to be desired, but a pretty good read all and all.
After a little tweaking I was able to get my HDTV, DVD Player, Cable DVR, VCR (yes I still have one), and my AV Receiver to work together. The only thing I wish was that it had a touch screen.
I had bought this brand of ear buds at a walmart, and thought they were pretty good quality. The bass wasn't the best I'd heard, but overall they were decent.I bought these ear buds back in February. It is now May, and the sound is going out in one ear.Don't waste your money. Please, buy something different.
I have used this with myNikon D7000for about six months now, and question why I didn't choose to buy this sooner. My biggest surprise when purchasing this was its size. It's tiny (which is especially good if you what to use this to perform any sort of self portraiture)!While my initial reason for buying this was to avoid sprinting from my camera when taking group shots (that I wanted to be in), I've also found it to be a great addition for any long exposures I do.Overall, this is designed to perform but one function (remotely trigger your cameras shutter), and it does it very well. Simply put your camera in the remote control mode, press the remote button, and enjoy your photo!
This is the answer to helping less technically oriented people be able to enjoy their home theater systems. The product setup is reasonably straight forward due to the user friendly software. My system is typical of what most home theaters and includes satelite receiver, DVD/VHS player, TV, AV receiver. Most of the problems were resolved by using the help key. There is one remaining problem which I found can be fixed by touching the function button a second time. I plan to contact Logitech support for this bug. Overall I'm very satisfied with this product.
First the good. This device installs on any Windows system from Win 98 through XP, and works perfectly.Now the bad. It does NOT work with any operating system but Wndows 98 through XP. This in itself isn't terrible if you have a Windows PC, but the sad part comes with the software. If you don't have IE already on your system it consumes a whopping 144 MB! Even with IE it takes up 80 MB of space. Compared to the less than 1 MB for any other card I've tried, including SMC and Linksys, this is plain sloppy. Also, while this card will support 128-bit WEP (wireless encryption protocol), that protocol is not as secure as you may be lead to believe, and not all access points support it. Add the massive security problems introduced by IE, which is required, and any protection you do get is negated.That said, if you are using Windows, especially XP and don't care about wasting drive space because of sloppy software development practices, this is a good deal based on price, performance and ease of installation. I gave it low marks because of poor cross platform compatibility, terrible software and the false sense of security implied by the 128-bit WEP feature.
For its price, this is a OK camera. What brings my rating up is the huge selection of shooting modes, the video editing, the audio, and several other features. First off: The shooting modes. This camera is a classic Casio in that it has many shooting modes (Best Shot). It has a setting for low light (candles), for fireworks, for flowers (close-up/macro), for pets, for portraits, for eBay, and many other things. The video editing is an innovative feature that allows you to cut the middle, beginning or end of ANY video more than about 5 seconds long. The audio clips are also a great thing to have (although I can't compare this to other cameras). Other good things are high-speed shutter mode that allows you to hold down the button to take several pictures per second; this lets you get the perfect picture of a basketball dunk or of your pet. The camera can also record a clip of sound to accompany a picture when you look at it. Additionally, you can zoom in 8x (without getting grainy) on any picture you have taken. It also, of course, has a timer so you can include everyone in the picture. The only thing I think this camera is missing is the ability to hold the shutter open to take pictures of cars' lights as they move. Lastly, I would think twice before purchasing this particular camera, as Casio recently came out with a camera that functions the same and has 10.1 MP, but is half as thick (and has a youtube shooting mode).
Cons: This is not as quiet as I would have hoped given the "Silent" claims and feedback left by others. I occasionally have to turn off since the background noise is annoying after a while. It would be nice if it was larger -- really is the size of a netbook.Pros: Plastic seems sturdy, nice and thin and most importantly does a good job of cooling the laptop.Summary: I'm not keeping this one and don't recommend since it's not "silent" enough.
I think reviews are tricky for these generic items provided by multiple retailers- it is clear there are retailers out there sending the wrong item. However, I ordered and got the correct item and it is exactly what I needed. Glad I ordered it!
When my Marantz CD player died, I had no idea how difficult it would be to shop for a simple 5 disk CD player. Most of what is available are CD/DVD combos. Plus my stereo cabinet is too shallow to accept the 18" players. This player is just shy of 15" deep which is perfect if you are dealing with limited space. I have had the unit over a month now and it is operating perfectly. Was a little reluctant to order a sensitive piece of electronics through the mail - but was a positive experience for me. Go for it.
Great looking system and it sounds great too. The DVD player doesn't work at all. Even with new DVD's they skip every 20 seconds. I loved the sound and the look, but I had to return it because of the DVD player. I would give the amp and speakers 5 stars and the DVD player 1 star.
First of all, you should know that I own two other products from Creative Labs (the Nomad IIc and the Creative Zen Touch) and I am very pleased with all three. Second, the only reason(s) I didn't give this product 5 stars are (yes...I will join the chorus of voices comparing all portable media to the iPod): a) it's slightly larger size, and b) the relative lack of accessories for it. With those two issues out of the way, let me describe my initial experience with the Creative Zen Vision: M 30 GB portable media: The short version is to let you know that I had a problem with the product (described in detail below), that I contacted Creative Labs Customer Service, that they worked with me over a period of many days, and that the problem is now completely fixed. I'm hoping that my experience will possibly assist others who may get into the same innocent mess as I did. As the owners manual will tell you, the first thing you must do when you receive your Creative Zen Vision: M is to charge the battery. When I attempted to do this, I discovered that it would not accept a charge. I read through the Creative Labs Customer Service discussion board and quickly found the help I needed. The solution was simple and can be found under "How to Jump start Your Battery." Once I had successfully charged the battery, I made what seemed to me to be a brilliant decision. Before loading all of my media onto my new Creative Zen Vision: M, I thought I would check to see if it had the latest firmware and if not, update the firmware. This was a good decision, but it is also where I innocently got into a lot of trouble. I discovered that, in fact, the firmware my unit was shipped with was far from recent. So, I downloaded the most recent firmware and, following the manual's instructions on how to do this, updated the firmware. Having done that, everything seemed fine and I proceeded to attempt a sync with my computer's C drive to load all my pre-existing media. What I soon discovered was that my new Creative Zen Vision: M would not communicate with the Creative software shipped with the product (meanwhile, all of my other Creative Labs products worked fine with this same software). And to be sure, I attempted this operation using two separate computers (my desktop and my laptop) with the identical result - zilch. This is when I began my lengthy love affair with the good folks at Creative Labs Customer Service. They first attempted to diagnose the problem by having me try a number of fixes. When nothing worked, they decided what I already knew, namely, that the problem was in my new player. After attempting a few other things, they and I were about to suggest that I return the player for a repair or replacement. But first, they (correctly as it turned out) suggested that the problem might be the following - and this is the part where you should pay close attention: When I updated the firmware, somehow the file became fragmented within the player and this was the cause of my problem. From here the solution was simple. All I needed to do was to do a complete format of the Creative Zen Vision: M (it's an option on the main menu) and then reload the more recent firmware. This solved the problem and, because I had decided to upgrade the firmware BEFORE loading any media onto my new machine, I lost no date in the process. So, if something like this should happen to you, I may have just saved you days of frustration and despair. And, oh yes, I absolutely LOVE my new Creative Zen Vision: M.
So after scanning my first batch of cards (which it worked great for), the scanner simply stopped working correctly. It couldn't be recalibrated and won't read any more cards. I called tech support only to learn that this is a known problem, there is no fix available and that it's likely due to their outsourcing of the manufacturing of this product. I'm returning the one I got and I'd strongly recommend against getting one until the quality issues are resolved.
I'm very satisfied with this product. I've used many different printservers, and they've all been problematic. This one's reliable and works great for OSX and Win XP.
I've been having this TV for the past 20 days or so. So far, it is just great. Resolution is amazing. Brilliant colors. Pretty sleek and great speakers.....Recently I had some guests and they were stunned with the performance of the TV.I replaced a Sony Plasma TV with this. Although the colors dont standout as in plasma, still excellent.....Connected a upconvert DVD player to this TV to see the quality at 1080i or 780p - couldn't significantly notice any. Later I found out that the DVD player was a piece of junk (Samsung HD841, I think. Normal DVDs play great.....I wish I could get a good stand for this TV to fit the TV niche in my family room.Mahesh
I received MaximalPower 800 mAh batteries instead of the Lenmar 1120 mAh batteries advertised. The seller was unable to replace them with the higher capacity product and so offered me a refund. I recommend calling the seller to verify product before ordering. They were very nice to talk with.
Can't ask for anything else, it works great, and am using the computer I built with it to write this review. The price was especially great!
It does the job! Like others have said, it is not a watt converter, it just enables you to plug your electronics into European outlets.
I have had a few ups and downs with the player and my warning to you all is this: If you have a computer with a USB 1.0 port, do not get angry or expect the gateway to be as fast as you thought. On my desktop, i have a 1.0 USB port and the transfer leaves much to be desired. However, this is only a problem during the intial transfer of songs. After that, when you are only transferring a few songs or cd's at a time, the player is fine. If you have a 2.0 USB port, then you have clear sailing ahead. The tabs for the USB and power charger are weak, but if you keep it in its carrying case (which i love), then the tabs are fine. I love the look of the player and I love the fact that gateway supplies the USB cord with the player. The Ipod doesn't. Also, the ability to record meetings and then play those recordings and my music over my big stereo's speakers' is a definite plus. I heartily recommend this player.
Wow, it's great! I wore these for a few hours the other day as I walked all over the house doing chores & listening to the tv. I got a little static when I went 2 rooms away & it did shut off on me once (i fixed it by turning it off & then on again). Also, please know that these are not rechargeable. They require 2 AA batteries. But overall, I'm thrilled that I don't have to be glued in front of the tube or have to crank it up & disturb the entire house. Usually headphones bother me, but these were surprisingly lightweight, comfortable, and did not slip around. Go ahead & buy 2!
If you use M-Audio Delta 66 for recording, you won't need this. Delta 66 has its own card which makes a standard sound card unnecessary
I bought the SW201 to replace an older JVC manual component switch. The old manual plunger switches were wearing out and causing loss of color channels and picture fidelity. The SW201 is an electronic switch and thus far has performed exceptionally well. The picture quality does not appear degraded whatsoever and switching between sources is immediate and clean. The remote is simple and works well even from across the room. I use this switch to connect an HD-DVR, XBox 360, and Wii and it works flawlessly.
It's inexpensive and works just as advertised. Wired it up to the stereo on the table, went to the car and clipped it in, no cutting factory wires, no muss no fuss. Nice quik easy install, so five stars it gets.
It is all they say it is. Love the pictures. It is the closest to HD you will get without paying six times the price. Had a minor compatibility issue with my TV, I sent a mail to suppport (it was Friday) and Monday night I received a mail with a firmware upgrade to fix the problem. Just could not believe it.There is no bigger bang for the buck. Really happy with it.
Wow.. Couldnt tell the diff btwn this one and the one i bought before for alot of money... good buy!!!!
I'm seriously into MP3 compatible equipment. I have a rock-solid Sony MP3 CD player in the car. I also have a Toshiba MP3 compatible DVD player.The first thing I noticed about this particular unit was the big 15 character display on the front which clearly shows information about the song file. The track info scrolls across the display showing the name of the disc (if any) and the COMPLETE name of the song file. What's more, there is a button on the unit and the remote which will scroll the entire track name across the display on command. If you want to see what other songs you have on a disc, you can skip through the tracks and display the name of each song on the disc without playing each one.Unfortunately, the unit does not read CD-RWs consistantly which makes it useless for many MP3 discs. I have already encountered a number of previously recorded MP3 CD-RWs which the RCA simply WIL NOT READ! My Toshiba MP3 compatible DVD player and Sony car unit read the same discs with no problem.This is totally unacceptable! The old saying is, "You get what you pay for". That is certainly the case here. I ...will wait for a high-quality from a solid brand such as Sony, Kenwood, Technics, or JVC.Do not be tempted by ... this unit!
My last camera was a 3MP that fit in my pocket. I got this camera hoping to really take a step up from my old digital camera. I mostly shoot famly outings and real estate. I have gotten nothing but compliemnts from my work. I am quick to point out that is is merely the camera that is making me look good. Of course, owning this camera has made me want to get better at what I do. Is it out of my league? Maybe. Will I outgrow it? Not for many years to come and that whats made this a good investment for me.
I've had several KVM switches over the years, and this is so far the best. As noted in another review, the keystroke capture is very good, and 1920x1200 displays well. My Logitech trackball also works only as a regular mouse, without scroll features, etc. I haven't tried plugging it into the USB hub on the switch, but will soon and report back.The other issue that was noted about the display not working if that particular port is not active is usually resolved by simply pressing a key: the display then comes back on after a second or two. I don't know if this is universal or not, but it works on my two desktops (Dell) and laptop (Sony.)
I had researched the Canon inking system and knew that it was not the least expensive on the market, but after living with it for a couple of months now I am comfortable with it's value. The positive indication that the cartridges are in correctly is kind of cool. I hate going in to change ink, so it is nice to know that they are in right before you button up the device.I deducted one star because it is still a tad on the pricy side, but still worth it.
If you're looking for a quality camera with a huge screen, look no further. The canon powershot series have made a name for themselves and the SD750 is part of the reason why. Not only does it come with a more than sufficient 7.1 MP and good zoom, the look is fantastic and the functions very easy to learn. My favorite thing about this camera (besides the awesome quality pictures that it takes everytime) is the 3" screen that is just a beauty to look at. The picture even rotates when viewed vertically. Honestly tho, it's got plenty of functions you can mess around with to get the best shot (and the auto is great too for those who are less technologically inclined) and so easy to use. At this price, it's a steal!
This camera served me well in the time i used it. I took some great pictures with it on a camping trip i took. The flash is really good but uses up batteries faster than you would like so its good to have rechargeable batteries. Once you have those though, this camera is excellent.
I recently purchased this for use with my 550EX. If you use alot of flash for event photography, you will want this in your kit. It is expensive, but I think it is worth every penny. It will keep you from changing AAs in your strobe and it quickens the recycle times to nearly instant. You can shoot bursts and still get the proper flash exposure. You can attach a strap to sling it over your shoulder or slip it on your belt. Mounting on my 20D was just not comfortable. It gets in the way of the hand-grip.
The brightness of it is terrible. It is easy to connect to flash light, but we were looking for something very bright for the maglite.
I bought this TV for my son's room and it is great. Better than the RCA I have and the Jensen cost ALOT less. Great deal. Picture is great sounds good and the Flat screen is the only way to go. I will be buying one more for myself.
Sound could be bit better but gave it 5 stars because of it's loudness.I burned cadence soundstream and audio pipe bullets with the same amp at the same volumes, but the boss still play's.
I thought that a $15 remote would be sub-standard.I was wrong. This is a piece of gear that is a must to have. It is simple to set up, and simple to use with my Nikon D80. It works great, and has allowed me to be in the family pictures!
I bought this for my 4 year old granddaughter for Christmas and she absolutley loved it. Couldn't get her to stop playing it!
I have two of these center speakers, sound is very clean and clear.When I paired one with boston acoustic mains, and a PanasonicSA-HE200 receiver, pure heaven.
This is my first binocular, I was disappointed initially when i could not get the settingsright. Once I figured out the setting..no problems whatsoever.
The item is exactly what I wanted. Brand new in its original OEM packaging. I expedited shipping and it came in just as described. I am very pleased with the purchase and the service, Great Job !!!
Let me put it this way, if you got it for your kids, they will love it as a fist digital camera, however, don't buy it for adults, the quality is so bad in comparison to regular 35mm cameras, you'd be very disappointed.
I bought this because I needed a new CPL for my Tamron lens. I liked my previous Hoya CPL for my Sigma lens but have sold that long ago.I thought spending a little more money would increase the polarization and quality. The build quality of this Circular Polarizer (CPL) is mediocre. I bought this to compare with a B+W CPL.Upon comparison, there are noticeable differences. Contrast on the Hoya is slightly heavier than the B+W. Polarization effect of the Hoya seems a little stronger than the B+W. The B+W CPL has a lighter contrast. I do not like this at all.The quality of the Hoya CPL is mediocre. The polarization effect seems to be better than the B+W.Hoya = Better polarization, better contrast, darker (could be good or bad), mediocre quality, rotating ring is somewhat loose and spins easily unlike B+W. Feels and sounds like cheap plastic.B+W = Decent and subtle polarization, lighter contrast, not as dark, very nice build quality, rotating ring is smooth and does not spin that easily (which is a good thing). Feels like glass and metal.Search on Amazon for: B000KZD6VKI just wish the Hoya CPL had a better build quality.
My husband bought this for me for Christmas. He was well intentioned and excited about my surprise, however I am the resident techie in the house and as soon as I picked it up, I thought &quot;Uh oh&quot;.It rattles and feels like cheap plastic.. You paid how much? I have a cheaper 1.3 mega pixel Olympus that has more stability and is a lot easier to use.I wanted the zoom features. My daughter is in the chorus and getting a clear shot of her with my other camera was impossible. I am hoping that it will be better with this camera.. hoping.The video clips are grainy and dark. The audio has a lot of clicking.The software is complicated and insufficient. What ever happened to instant fix? Do I want to know about white balance, and hystowhatever? No.. just give me a damn camera that I don't have to spend hours editing the pictures through the computer. I tried to get images from the camera through the software and it can not read the camera. I am using my photo printer software and windows to upload the pics.I have had the camera for 4 days, and have changed batteries 3 time already. The door to the compartment was originally easy to operate now has me scared to death that I will break it.I have been reading the book and it sounds pretty easy, but when I try to implement the instructions for a clear picture or video, I am left with foggy out of focus video.Tell me.. please.. those of you with glowing reviews.. how are you getting those nice &quot;TV QUALITY&quot; videos and Sharp crisp pictures? Sincerely.. advice would be greatly appreciated.If you are looking for a simple point and click camera that will get you great pictures with ease, don't get this one.I am going to stick with it because I just read the return policy for the store hubby purchased this at. It has to be Mint in box in order to be accepted back. Hello.. how am I supposed to know if this camera is functional unless I take it out and use it? If you are going to buy this camera, please make sure the store has a flexible return policy.
I bought this item for my father who shopped endlessly for headphones. The specific purpose was for an Ipod. The fit was somewhat snug at first which was disappointing as that is one of the deciding factors in buying these specific Sennheisers. After a couple of weeks however, they're broken in and he loves them. He'd even tried on more expensive Bose and was happier with these. I would definitely stick with Sennheisers for all of my headphone requirements in the future.
Works great with my tripod. Took some time to get used to the focusing.
I bought two of this cable. They work perfectly with my dvd player, apple tv and arrived soon and very well packaged!!!! It worth to buy......... Thanks!
I have been a Handspring customer for the past 2-3 years and have loved the device. I recently cracked my screen and decided it was time to upgrade to the color device. After one week of use and constantly having to strain to see the screen under normal office lighting, not being able to see it in sunlight at all; and finding its only real improvement over the black and white models to be an improved version of Solitaire and Klondike-I returned it. I have another 8Mb Visor, in black and white, on its way.Unless you're truly intending to use this device as a digital photo album, which in conjunction witht the digital camera is a pretty cool feature, or doing serious wireless surfing, I wouldn't reccomend spending the extra dollars. The typical user who relies on their Visor for calendar/contact management will hate the difficulty seeing the color screen.
I've recently moved all of my A/V equipment in a closet off of the living room, about 25 feet from the tv. The Next Generation remote control extender works great and is incredibly easy to set up. I used the transmitter/battery in my Logitech Harmony 550, works perfect. The best part is there are no wires sticking out anywhere, as with other extenders that require a pickup that must be in plane sight. I highly recommend this product to anyone with an enclosed A/V system.
This makes the third set of ear buds I've purchased not counting those white things Apple supplies when you shell out the cash for one of their products. The last set I got were Candies and were pretty good. They didn't last long I caught them in the car door and that was that.One of my friends picked up a set of Bose for $130.00 and we did a non scientific test on the Bose and the Sennheisers. Well I think the Bose took the competition. Our decision was that for the difference in money the Sennheisers beat out the Bose.Sennheiser CX 300 handles the lows very well and I haven't made them screech on the high end yet. Overall these are very good ear buds and I recommended the sports model to my daughters.If I slam these in the car door I will replace them with one of the other models of Sennheiser ear buds.
My LCD screen had some smudges which were impossible to clean. Audio Quest has made a cleaner which leaves no streaks or marks of any kind. Cleaned my screen perfectly. Highly recommended.
They work like magic. The comfort is incredible. The sound is crisp. The quality is very good. The price for all this is SIMPLY UNBEATABLE. I got mine for 9 dollars including shipping. Do yourself and indeed your ears a favor and don't pass up this incredible deal. Take it from me, these are the best earphones I have ever had the privilege to own!
Due to a serious spine injury years ago, I require an ergonomic keyboard to keep my elbows out so I don't have to readjust my back. I have used several models.My first was the old MS keyboard, but their quality has gone to crap in the past 10 years. I have tried numerous products since and really like this one best.I have had it for several weeks and it has worked well. Due to a user error (LOL) I had to call the company for tech support and they were great. Today I am ordering 3 more to replace the other ergonomic keyboards on my desktops and have one to spare.
I bought this filter for a 70-300mm lens so I'm not concerned that it is thick. For my 18mm I spent the extra money to get a thiner filter. I have not stacked filters on either lens so I am unsure if the added thickness matters. If you plan on using this just to protect your lens then it is good and cheap.
The cartridge is just fine, I use it for printing cards and like the quality of my prints, but Amazon is acting like they are giving us such a bargain. I'm disappointed by this. You can buy this same cartridge at regular price directly from the folks who make the printer for a whole whopping 70 cents more than this supposedly 20% mark down sale price. That is not a sale, it's highway robbery. Now the price for the regular sized cartridge IS a sale, it's cheaper than you can get it directly from the people who make the printer for this cartridge or any other place I've seen so far.
This is a good, solid network switch. The all metal enclosure gives it a sturdy feel. I have this in my living room, replacing an older 100MB switch. This one looks much better among that entertainment center equipment. I have had no issues with it. I have not done extensive speed tests and things like other reviewers have, but I am very please with this switch in the manner that I am using it.
The turntable works very well; the finish could be better, though that matters less because it's 95% under your TV. The silver finish matches our Sony TV perfectly. I am glad I got it through Amazon because I paid 1/2 what I saw it for on a couple other sites. It has done what we needed and for about $24.00 (at the time) was reasonable as well.
I bought MX70 headphones like 2 years ago. Have used them in the office, sports, travelling, sleeping, even under rain and sound quality still as good as the day I got em.MX 70 fits my ears very good, and really love that magnetic surface since it keeps both headphones together around my neck, or in only one ear when need to do anything else.Thinking seriously on buying a new MX70's!
Much has been said about this lens. I was going to purchase the 17-270 lens but was deterred by the price. Since I am new I figured 250 was enough and I have been very happy with the lens. It is a good size for carrying around and limits the need to switch lenses as much. I have been warned about distortion at the near and far limits of the lens but have not experienced this yet. Nice lens and fast service as always by Amazon vendors.
HEADPHONES ARE VERY LOW. THE MATERIAL LOOKS AND FEELS VERY CHEAP. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE THAT HAS A STUDIO. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
A really nice external drive housing that is very easy to set up with a hard drive. I have 5 of these and they all work fire and are easy to switch around. I plan to stay with this housing as it is so easy to use as well as looks really nice!!!
This is the good old fashioned tuner-receiver I wanted and needed. It works well in all functions except as a receiver. The antenna connection is simply too poor to be in a receiver built in 2012. The first I received didn't work at all and couldn't be coerced to function (despite trying several different antennae that worked in other units). The second worked in a barely adequate way (with some jiggling from time to time). Despite buying a new, better antenna a little noise is introduced. I mostly stream FM over the internet through other speakers so I don't care so long as it works for the occasional local program and storm news (this is in the Florida Panhandle). By the way, I bought this through Amazon so service both of the original purchase and the replacement was excellent as always. The replacement was sent even before the original was returned!
[UPDATE] Mounted the TV with a standard 42 inch tilting wall mount. Suprisingly enough it's actually pretty solid. It was still kind of touhg to get the mounting brackets attached but once it was put together the TV doesn't budge. Also the TV is still working beautifully and has gotten quite a few compliments from friends who've come over and seen it.[/UPDATE]OK, first off please note that this review will not cover the longevity of the monitor since I just got it, but I will cover the quality.Next point; A lot of people are buying these new-ish 1080p monitors. They're the new craze right? Well there's something very important to understand when you purchase an widescreen HDTV. To date most US Media is still rendered at standard NTSC widescreen resolution, 720x480. And a lot of that is altered to fit a standard TV, 640x480.If your HD Widescreen TV/Monitor is a higher resolution (which it most likely is), the images shown will need to be scaled to match this resolution. It is IMPOSSIBLE to up-scale a pre-rendered image without losing image quality. I wont go into the full details but this is a fact.So that in mind, when you look at an HDTV/Monitor your looking for one that has a nice scaling algorithm, go to your local store and ask them to play a non-HD video on it (which is most movies). What your looking for is the edges of the objects in the video. On some screens they'll be jagged, on others they will appear mottled or muddy. And on very few, the edges will be just slightly burred and will still look nice (these are the good ones, forget price, expensive doesn't mean jack). The other thing your looking for is the Levels, how black is the black? and to get it that black how much of the mid-range (gray's) was lost? If you have good black and gray levels do you still get a true, bright white?Play with the contrast and brightness a bit, you'll see what I mean.So!As far as I can tell when it comes to scaling, this Westinghouse is an average to good TV. The image looks nice and the levels (black and white intensity) are great. Making this over all a quality buy.But where the thing seems to really shine is as a monitor for a Media PC or your next-gen game consoles. In order to take advantage of it you'll need a VGA, or DVI cable.When using a media PC, the quality of the video card can take care of all of the scaling algorithms and produce a much cleaner and crisper scaled image for all media, this means all the TV really needs to do is have nice levels.The Westinghouse really steps up to the plate in this category!I was very impressed last night after I set it up, I played with Gamma levels, Brightness, Contrast, Curves, you name it, and was constantly impressed by the range and quality delivered in such a large LCD monitor.After some tweaking to the contrast and brightness I have got a picture that I would comfortably use while developing multimedia for my clients and at that resolution, 1920x1080 I'm very pleased!LCD monitors are dropping in price right now because of the SED's that were supposed to be out. Apparently consumer level SED technology has been delayed a bit (a year or more last I heard). Since it's always a good idea to give a new technology a year or so to really blossom, I'd say now (2007) is a great time to buy LCD or Plasma if you haven't already, give SED's a year or so to get it together.When coupled with your standard cable connection you'll get an average to good picture quality and when paired up with HD content passed through the VGA, DVI or 1080p HDMI cables, you're going to be very happy.The only thing that I'm kind of bummed about is the compatability with wall mounts. Oh it's there all right but all of the mounting screws go in the center back of the TV, which doesn't seem as stable and gives room for shake. On an 80lb piece of electronics, shake and instability are bad things.The other downer is the Remote. It's little and functional but I think Westinghouse went with some really dated technolgy to get the signal from the remote to the TV... I mean, I think you'd be better off using tin cans with ropes for better signal. You need to be directly in front of the TV to get that signal across. kind of lame but there's always Universal remotes at your local electronics store.As it is, I'm really excited about this TV and so far I'm thrilled to have it. I was very nervous ordering it from Amazon with out seeing it first but after looking at other LCD monitors I figured "They all look pretty crappy and this one has the highest resolution so, what the heck!"I am suprised and very content with my purchase to say the least.PROS:Good Image quality when scaling standard mediaGreat Levels! Very nice.Excellent quality for Media PC's and Next-Gen Game consoles.Nice PriceNot to heavy, about 80lbsNice Menu features, very easy to navigate and understand.CONS:Craptastic Remote, buttons are all there, nice size, but the signal is a joke.Poor support for good wall mounts, haven't mounted it yet but it doesn't look like it'll be to stable.Again I haven't had it for long so we'll see how it holds up over time but for now, I'm extremely happy with my purchase.
I had this product for over 2 weeks. I have a brand new computer wth Windows 7 and three times I had issues with either the mouse not working or the keyboard stop working.In addition, the power cord in the back of the unit falls out, I had to tape it down. In summary, this product is junk like most of the USB hubs out there, a lot of folks have problems with them (if not now, later they will)--- I'm going back to manually move out USB jacks when i need them. The quality is not there for these products yet, i mean they charge $15-$30 for this stuff, your not getting reliablity! They either burn out and/or disconnect periodically. I rather pay $100 for a commerical grade product, get it over with and not have the headaches.
Fast shipping from Seller and the card works flawlessly, but they did not provide enough postage for the package. So I had to pickup from the post office and pay an additional $.19 cents. No big deal on the $.19 cents, but a hassle to have to go to the post office and wait in line!
I really love the versions of Internet Explorer and the Outlook Inbox on this machine. I use them over land lines and my cell phone. My notebook stays home more, and I'm a more comfortable mobile communicator.
Super quiet, saved the space above my garage door (have 14 foot open air garage). Has worked flawlessly for past month that I've owned it. Couldn't ask for more. Highly recommended. Only problem I had was finding a company that was comfortable installing it. Found Rapid Response Garage Door in Maryland if you are in the area. Installed in less than 2 hours which included converting my current set up and adding a torsion bar.
The suction cup on this is good; it really sticks to the window, but the unit vibrates on the arm so I have to reach up and stablize it with my hand whenever I want to read the GPS.
These are great, and really cheap too. They work good for DVD's and aren't flimsy or weak. They came very fast in the mail also. Great buy!!
It is very tiny and works extremely well. My only complaint is it has a real cheesy case which gives it the feel of a cheap piece of equipment, but it really works great. This product demonstrates that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Great electronics in a crappy case.
What's cool about this book is that it talks about all different operating systems, including UNIX, NT, MacOS and VMS and it talks about the different hacking/cracking/security utilities avalible. It also illustrates how different holes can be exploited and even gives some insight on some recent and not so recent hacker/cracker history.
The first and only time I tried using this for a legitimate need was when I plugged in my laptop to it. It started a long, continuous, high-pitched signal and flashing a light. What does that mean? I stopped using it immediately, since it probably couldn't mean something good. Was it drawing too much from it? There are no instructions to tell you what this means. I tried going to the web site for insight on this, but just got the same info as what was on the package. No help. Nice concept, now only if it worked. I'm returning it.
I had a pair of the pearl white UE super fi.5's with the clear thicker cable for about a year and they recently broke (right side in and out). I called Logitech (the new owners) and at first they denied me a warranty exchange because I didn't have my reciept. Luckily after a second call back I was given the ok and RMA to return. I received my new pair today in black (no other color available) and noticed a few differences. First of all the packaging is different (no biggie), secondly the cable is totally redesigned (for the better!), and thirdly the earbuds material seems sleeker and harder. I am really digging the new cable because the old cable was sooooo stiff and would turn a gross green color after a while. The new cable is thinner, more bendable(everywhere), the plugs output is similar to the ipod earphones now (thinner), and black in color. I love it! even though it looks more fragile than the old cable, I'll just buy a new replacement if it breaks. Also I might be crazy but I don't know, I think these sound better than my old ones did before they broke. To me they sound more even, I think is because the cable isn't pulling my earbuds down like the old cable did. I heard some people are having some problems returning defective products back when Logitech tookover and I hope this is not the case. This is a very expensive product and I feel the company should stand behind its products with or without the customer having a receipt. All in all I am happy with their customer service (had replacements is about 2-4 days) and I am even happier with the replacements than with the older pair. (lastly, the new foams rock compared to the old crappy ones before that used to become unglued on the first insert).
After suffering with a "recommended" Linksys wireless router for three years (thankfully it died), I spent some time online and found several reviews that stated that the Netgear WGR614 had excellent performance compared to many more expensive models. Amazon had the best price and delivery was prompt. I was amazed with the ease of set-up and even more pleased that everything I read was true. Wireless range is much better than the Linksys. I recommend this router.
Got this before the stereo arrived. Once it got here had no issues putting it in. Wires are all labeled (not tags but actual writing on the wires) and it fit like a glove!
excelente tarjeta , en caja nueva y con todos los accesorios. la andaba buscando. es muy dificil de conseguir donde me encuentro, llego en el tiempo indicado como fue descrito en la orden de compra.excellent card, new and boxed with all accessories. the was looking for. is very hard to get where I am, I arrive at the indicated time as described in the purchase order.
I have a home-based business and does a lot of faxing (both incoming and outgoing). I have no complains about this bad boy. I also used it as a network printer. Had a little problem installing the network drivers but with some help from Brother customer support I was able to get it up and running in no time. One of the best customer services I've ever dealt with. Distinctive ring feature works very well too. I have a single phone line that receives both fax and voice. The only issue I have with this unit is it cannot receive incoming faxes over the network. You have to attach the USB or parallel cable to be able to receive incoming faxes to your computer. I think the reason for this is that the machine does not know which computer on the network to send the incoming fax to. Maybe in future upgrades they can add a configuration to enter destination IP address(es) for incoming faxes if you want to receive them directly to a computer in your network.Other than that the machine is a work horse, plus its sleek and sexy. Good bang for your moolah. So if you are in the market for a multifunction fax unit consider the MFC-7820N.
My little case is the perfect size for my digital camera. It has a handy strap too. I didn't notice until the read the previous review, but the small piece on the front does say Panasonic. Not a problem for me.
I have owned a Kodak DC-4800 digital camera for many years, which requires this type of battery. While not up to today's resolution standards, it always gave me pleasant, quality photos. Then, in its 4th year, the original Kodak CLIK-3000 battery gave out, but was disappearing from the market and no longer easy to find. I bought a cheaper replacement - brand not remembered - which only lasted a year and a half. Actually, less than that, when you consider that after a few months, it would only hold a charge for about 20 shots.I then bought one of these, hoping that it was better quality than the previous battery. I knew I was in trouble from the start, when it would only hold a charge for about 50 shots. Needless to say, it was downhill from there. After a few months, it would only hold a charge for 5-10 shots.At that point, I retired my beloved Kodak, and spent a bunch of money on a new, high-tech, overkill Canon (238-pp owner's manual!!). However, the Canon runs on rechargeable AA batteries, and always provide hundreds of shots per charge. Canon upgrade notwithstanding, if I had not been faced with repeatedly buying these junky batteries, I would still be using the Kodak today.
I have a pair of these in my library. For a small speaker, they're pretty good, BUT I like chamber music and in particular string quartets. I find the close-miked string reproduction generally boxy, and have to play them at background levels, otherwise I find the sound annoying. Piano reproduces well, as do vocals. I found they were very susceptible to sympathetic vibration when I placed them on bookshelves or small tables, and ended up buying a pair of Sanus speaker stands (see my review), which has improved the sound considerably.
I once used a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 75th anniv. Edition with Rotel RCD02 cd player & Exposure 2010S integrated amp. Now it has been replaced by Tannoy Mercury F1 Custom.(the Diamond anniversary enclosure is made from real wood veneer)Comparison between Diamond 9.1 & F1 Custom:I found the Diamond to have more extended high freq. than the F1 Custom. However, the Diamond has more colouration, the sound is nice and warm, but not in a good sense, these "nice & warm" things seem to be fabricated, as opposed to an honest and realistic sound. In other words, to me this loudspeaker really has its own colour, which are nice & warm, thus accuracy is definitely not a strong point here.Is it because the designer aimed to create a loudspeaker that would appeal to everyone? Initially this diamond appealed to me, that's why I bought it in the first place. But after 2.5 months of quite intensive listening (6 days a week, 2 to 3 hours per day), I come to these opinion.The Diamond's imaging is also significantly less vivid compared to the F1 Custom.I also noticed some upper bass emphasize with the Diamond, where the upper bass sounds too thick. This improper thickness seems to have negative impact on detail and transparency, as bass and mid definition is another weak point here. The F1 Custom might seems to have weaker bass than the Diamond, but it actually can play low notes far better. This is obvious with piano repro in many recordings, where the F1 Custom still able to present some low notes with good definition and impact, but the Diamond falls short by a considerable margin. For drums repro, the F1 Custom has good transient attack and realism, from the cymbal, snare to the kick drum, while the Diamond can't help to present bloomy, unnatural bass without solid image. But for even lower notes, both speakers do not have such extension, it's normal due to their small size.F1 Custom throws big and stable soundstage, the width may exceed physical boundaries with some recordings.So for a speaker under USD500 (or 300 pound), I find the F1 Custom is really good, with the following characteristics:1. Minimum colouration : honest sound, realistic reproduction from the sonic & music point of view2. Neutral tonal balance: not warm but also not cool, sounds like the frequency response from top to bottom is quite linear (maybe anybody has measurement data to correct or confirm my hearing on this?)3. Detail, transparent and focus, but not drawing attention to itself, the attention is on the music, enable me to deeply listen to the music.4. Quite revealing of recording material quality/characterBefore purchased the F1 Custom I auditioned several speakers: PSB Alpha B1, Paradigm Atom, Usher S512, B&W; 686 & Epos ELS8. IMHO, I consider the F1 Custom to be better, overall, than the others, eventhough the comparison were not "apple to apple" as different electronics were used in each auditioned. Compared to the F1 Custom, I noticed that the PSB produces deeper soundstage, but less natural mid and high freq. The Paradigm sound is detail and has good clarity, but the midband timbre is not satisfactory to me. The Usher has more holographic imaging, but the mid sometimes has shouty character, and the high has forward character. The B&W; has bigger bass, but presenting music with not enough life and soul (the problem is similar with ELS8). The Epos has more extended HF, but I'm not attracted to its rather thin midrange character. I suppose personal taste also had some contribution to my choosing the F1 Custom.As for the Diamond, I don't belief it has a strong position against the other speakers mentioned above. It's quite strange that the Diamond receives so many good to very good reviews anywhere, including What HiFi magazine, UK, who gave it 5star (F1 Custom also got 5star review. But in a group test of 5 or 6 speakers, among which are the Diamond and the F1 Custom, What HiFi chose F1 Custom as the winner). The Diamond is more like a 3star performer to me, I would not recommend it.Prices (US retail price): the F1 Custom is USD140, the PSB USD 280, and the others are above USD300 (the Usher is above USD400).I belief the F1 Custom is an underrated performer, partly due to its low price, where some recommendations I read is just to use it in a mini hi-fi system. Actually it strongly competes against USD 250 - 450 (150 - 300 pound) loudspeakers with a real chance of winning. For anybody who's looking for under USD500 loudspeaker and interested in the Diamond, I seriously advise you to re-consider your interest, give both the F1 Custom and the Diamond (along with the other speakers mentioned above) a thorough audition before make any decision.
i bought these because i owned a pair many moons ago and lost them. with my purchase of a new ipod, i knew exactly what earplugs i needed to buy! they are amazingly comfortable (unlike the original ipod ones!) and cheap! you cannot find a better price for these, i checked. highly recommend!
The palm 505 is very nice. I have never used any other kind of palm but it works very well.The battery also stays charged for a long time. The thing I like most about it is that you can &quot;beam&quot; programs from one palm to another!
I was apprehensive about purchasing the boombox because of the few negative reviews that I've read here and elsewhere (bad signal reception, poor quality sound, too much bass, etc). I bought it anyhow and I am glad that I did.Outdoors, the boombox works very well. My wife and I recently took it on a camping trip to the Allegheny mountains of western PA. We took along an FM radio just in case we couldn't pick up a signal. We never needed the FM radio. We were able to listen to the great stations on Sirius radio throughout the trip.Indoors, yeah, it has some issues, but if you find a good location for the antenna you can listen to Sirius inside the home as well as outside or in the car.The sound quality of the boombox, I think, is excellent. Sure, there's room for improvement, I'm sure future versions will include an EQ, but for the price, it delivers a fantastic sound. I was concerned about reviews I read that said there was too much bass. As I'm not a rap or hip-hop fan this was a concern. I listen to rock n' roll and I listen to talk radio. I hate stereo systems with too much bass. This was not a problem here. Great sound. We even plugged our iPod into the auxillary jack and it worked very nicely as well.Overall, great product.
Regardless of the price, these headphones fit more securely (even when sweating profusely) than any other I have tried; and i have tried many as a runner. Sound quality is ok, but considering the price, they sound better than i expected.
Bought this adapter when I bought the wide angle lens for my Kodak digital. I wasn't sure the adapter would be secure enough to hold the weight of the lens, but it works just fine and is trustworthy. Worth the extra money.
This is a nice compliment to the old fashioned looking radio/cd/turntable combos. Pretty sturdy.
This machine is an excellent value, especially for an entry-level machine. And, if you do your homework before you make your purchase, you'll know what you're buying and you won't be disappointed. This machine is a G3 and it is a very fast G3. My other Macintosh is a G4 running 450 MHz, and it's hard to tell the difference in performance between the two. In addition, my G4 has 512 MB of memory and I've yet to upgrade my iBook. (Most of these clowns that whine about the G3 and G4 don't know the hardware). The speed is there.This is a clean machine. The design is very smart with all your communication ports conveniently grouped together on the left side of the machine. And the CD-ROM is on the right side. In other words, you don't have to close your notebook to plug something in, and when you access your CD-ROM, it doesn't hit you in the stomach or elsewhere. All this is located where your hands are.This machine is small, portable and light weight. It is made to be that way, hence the 12 inch monitor. If you need 14 inches, pay for it. It is available. If you want DVD or a CD burner, pay for it. It is available. If you want a G4, pay for it. It is also available, but you won't get it for ...and it might be made out of titanium.I've experienced no problem with heat dissipation. Mine runs quite cool, and runs all my applications well. The case is a polished bright white with an Apple logo that illuminates when the monitor is on. The interior is opaque white with translucent white keys. It looks easy enough to clean, but I plan on keeping the peanut butter away from it.This machine comes with Jaguar which is a very nice update. Don't be fooled by the .2 in 10.2. Much has been said about Jag that is good, and it is true!I would recommend this system to just about anyone. Just check the specs, and get what you want. As for myself, I'll be keeping mine!Peace!
I love this camera. It takes great pictures. Everything you could want in a small camera. Easy to use. I'm not a great photographer, but even I can take good pictures with this camera.
these headphones are very clean & crisp sounding. really nice highs. the bass is not as deep as i would like it. i also bought a set of PMX100's. these sound much more crisp than the 100's. but the 100's have really nice bass. i'm actually a little disappointed that the 100's aren't as crisp sounding as these. for the money, you won't find a better set of headphones.
videosecu video & power 50 feet rca cable was nice combination of wireing for the survailence camers but it would have been to had the audio cable included. I had to buy the audio cable later and run it along side the videosecu video & power 50 feet rca cable
I have several other lenses with $50+ filters on them but since the lens this went on is inexpensive I didn't want to spend too much on it. It is clear and comes in factory package. Well worth the money for the protection. No noticeable distortion or clarity issues either so that makes filter even better. Do yourself a favor and always protect your lenses since a filter costs so much less than a lens and is easy to replace.
The title misleads the buyer into thinking this is only good for single-LNB dishes. I purchased the following with my triple-LNB dish, supplied by DirecTv: (08) Terk BDS-P1's, (01) Terk HD-TVS off air HD antenna and the Terk BMS-58 switch to make everything work together.I experienced no problems with the installation. DirecTv receivers see all 3 satellites and have the option to receive free HD TV from local towers. The BMS-58 switch works as a combiner routing all signals through 1 coax cable. This makes running cable cheaper. The diplexer then splits the signals at the DirecTv box. I also use this for TIVO with no issues.
Apple may be selling you a used ipod. I found out today that the ipod I paid $299.00 for was actually refurbished. It had been repackaged, presented and sold to me as a new ipod. This company has a class action lawsuit against it for this, among other claims. You can view the class action lawsuit by googling "tell on apple."Don't get cheated the way I did!And if you do buy an ipod, keep the receipt.
This is one of the few boom boxes that has the ability to set the FM tuner to mono. I consider this essential, because if a station is not quite coming in, switching to mono makes it clear. I don't know why that is, but I have noticed it over the years. Some radios claim to automatically switch to mono when they sense a weak station, but that doesn't seem to work very well.Otherwise, it sounds good and works well. The remote is well made. The design incorporates some of that ridiculous styling that reminds me of fins on old cars--extra unnecessary plastic, but I've seen worse. Only had it about 6 months so can't comment on reliability. I have been leery of Sony on that score from some past experiences, but so far so good.
I own a Sony Cybershot DSC-P72 and I bought a 4-pack of these batteries so I could have backups. Even after fully charging, they ran out in about 1/4 of the time of the Sony batteries that came with the camera. One freshly-charged set ran out after about ten minutes while my camera was USB-connected to my PC. I put another charged pair in and the camera wouldn't turn on at all.I put my Sony batteries (partially-charged!) back in and voila, the camera worked again.I would not recommend these if you have a Cybershot. Stick to the Sony batteries over &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000996BL/qid=1107366870/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/102-2696869-7453763">here&lt;/a>
This is a great projector for the price. It's easy to use, very bright, and was cheaper than buying a new TV. We got the projector really fast.
I use this amp to power speakers in a second room, on my patio, and pass the source on to a third room where I have powered computer speakers. I had been using a used receiver for this purpose, but the receiver wouldn't go into a power-saving mode, and if I switched it off through a switched outlet on my primary receiver, it would lose all its settings.I read the reviews here, and I was concerned about the reports of power-saving being overly obnoxious. The manufacturer seems to have solved the problems with the power-save mode. My amp (purchased September 2010) comes out of power save the moment my primary receiver turns on, regardless of whether I'm pushing music through the line. For example, if my primary receiver is set to CD, but there is no CD playing, the secondary amp (this unit) is not in power save. It is ready to push music to my secondary zones. And when I'm done listening, and turn off the primary receiver, this amp stays powered on for several minutes afterward.Music quality is good enough for my secondary rooms and patio. I'm no audiophile, but it sounds perfectly acceptable to my layman's ears. And contrary to what others have reported, there is no popping in and out as the amp changes power modes. Quiet sections are quiet. Loud sections are loud.For those interested, I measured the power consumption of this unit with my Kill-a-watt meter. In power-save mode, it draws 4 watts. In power-on mode, but not driving anything (speakers all the way down, or no source music) is draws 10 watts. At "a little bit loud for my home" levels driving a pair of bookshelf-style, inexpensive speakers and patio speakers, it draws about 40 watts, depending on the music.My only nit to pick is with the speaker selection buttons--to drive both A and B speakers, you have to push both buttons in simultaneously. If you just push one button, it pops the other button out. This is a minor annoyance since now that I've got it set up, I'll likely never touch those buttons again.
Loved it as i can connect my Speakers anywhere in the Room as it has very good length. No problem after using for 6months.
I purchased this item a month ago. Installed easily worked right away. Its compact. Designed for Laptops. I would recommend this product.
The cable is not Cables to Go but it doesn't really matter to me as long as it works. The price was good and the snagfree cable works just fine. It glides in easily into the ethernet slot and I have no issues removing it either. No complaints.
I've had these headphones for almost a month now and they're ok. The only "wow" effect is the subwoofer bass effect. But there's not much clarity or a crisp clean sound, they're not loud enough. But they bump on most certain music or movies, if you turn the bass up to the max it's muffled so i keep in between. With the bass effect off it doesn't sound good. The sub amp where the battery goes is annoying and gets in the way. I predict these headphones won't last 5 months, too much plastic things. Overall these Skullcandy headphones are ok, nothing special. I will be purchasing a pair of Sony headphones that i had purchased before for the same price as these,that Bump! and has clarity and noise cancellation.
It does what it says it does, with one exception. The MCE version does NOT record in mpeg. It defers to Windows Media Center and records in .dvr-ms. I bought it solely on the understanding that it would record in mpeg - so that I could get away from Microsoft's infernal .dvr-ms file format. I returned it to Amazon.Note: the WinTV PVR-USB2 does record in mpeg. So now I am recording through both Windows and the PVR-USB2. The latter needs repeated color adjustment tweaking and two e-mails to the bundled Titan TV Guide about a missing channel have elicited nothing but one automatic reply.
eForCity DVI-I Male to HDTV [RGB] Video Component Adapter works great and is easy to install. It also works with ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro. Plug and Play.
OK, I haven't bought a D100 - yet. But I'm in the market for a replacement for my ancient Kodax digital, and I've just about decided that the Nikon D100 is going to be it.For one thing, my main non-digital SLR was a Nikon FG and I loved it. I acquired a high end Minolta, but I never liked it as much as the Nikon, and I have several Nikon AF lens and a couple of Tamrons, and I've always sorry that I couldn't use them with digital photography. The new digital camera bodies solve this problem.The suggestion: go to www.nikon.com and click the D100 image at the bottom of the page. You'll get a **complete** set of detailed views and specs for the D100, almost a users manual (except it isn't downloadable) in the form of mousable images of all the controls and features. Answers almost any question you might have. (There is a listing of specs that is downloadable).
I have always used Belkin computer products and now that TVs and DVD players are essentially computers, why go elsewhere to buy your cables at twice the price? I have purchased several products from the PureAV line and all work great with my 50" Samsung and Sony Blu-ray s350. As noted by other reviewers, a famous brand name sold for twice the price does not mean a better cable. Too many companies are taking advantage of people's lack of digital savvy, using massive amounts of techno-speak to sell outrageously expensive products. Even in this day of modern technology, the old adage still holds...A wooden outhouse still works just as well as a brick one.
Like many people, I have spent hundreds of dollars in the past in search of the universal remote that truly is universal.To be truly universal, it needs to be able to control ALL my A/V devices, and be able to do ANY and ALL of the functions that my other remotes can do.This one meets those standards. Although the software interface is not 100% intuitive, it's very powerful. I was able to do 95% of the programming myself. And the technical support guys at the other end of the toll-free number (in Toronto) answer promptly, are competent, helpful, polite, and fun to work with - and they did the 5% I couldn't (or didn't know how to) do myself.Only down side items:1) I wish the fast forward, play, etc. buttons were located around the up/down/left/right/enter pad in the center.2) I wish the buttons were a bit bigger3) I wish there were a complete PDF manual downloadable
First, I cannot believe the price at which I purchased this combo. I was originally looking to replace my ball mouse with a wireless, but when I saw this, it seemed like I could get a free keyboard for the price of a mouse. The keyboard is very stylish compared to my old Dell keyboard. I love all the hot keys, it really makes things easier. The keys feel very comfortable to press and the shape is comfortable as well. The mouse is top notch. I have no problems with interference or anything like some other people are. I highly recommend this keyboard/mouse to anyone looking for comfort and style at an amazing price.
Pros: Image Quality, Color Reproduction, Macro Mode, Face DetectionCons: Flash can be too bright sometimes; proprietary battery; hard to find a good caseI picked this camera up about a week ago and have take about 100 pictures and 4-5 mini-video clips with it. Overall, it's a good camera, but I can't give it a 100%. First the pros:The image quality and color reproduction are very admirable. Reds are reds, blacks are blacks. With the camera cranking out full resolution, you get really good pictures when viewed on a computer or on a HDTV (note though that the HD mode only works with HDTVs with an OPTIONAL cable). Even zooming in on the pictures gives you great clarity on the point of focus.Macro mode is really really cool. I'm just a casual photographer, but this camera churns out some professional looking macro shots. I took some closeups of my dad's fruit trees and you can see every little bump on apricots and the veins of the surrounding leaves.Face detection works well too, although I'm still on the learning curve. The face detection is where this camera truly shows it's a point-n-shoot. Just whip out the camera, and squeeze off the shutter and you'll most certainly get an in-focus shot.The cons: I've found the flash really fills in the frames when it's used indoors especially. I'm not sure if there's a way to decrease the vividness of the flash but i'm not too happy with that for now. I'm still on my first charge with the battery, and it's about 75% drained. Obviously i've been using it more to take test shots, but it worries me that when I go on a trip, I'll need to take the charger with me, or worse, shell out another 40-50 bux on an extra battery. But that was something I anticipated beforehands. As for the case, I haven't really found one that fits the camera well. I wish there was a glove-fit case for this cam but I haven't come across it yet.A couple other good things about this camera: It comes with a pretty good bundle, including the remote control (with which a tripod would be great) and the lens hood.Overall, I recommend this camera.
I've owned this radio for several years now, and can say that I have been nothing less than delighted with the quality and performance. I had a Wave radio for a few years before that, and was always disappointed with the quality of the tuner. I live less than 40 miles from New York City, and was never able to get any station to lock on the Wave, even with its digital tuner. I move the Wave to the basement and put a new Recepter on my night table in its place, and have never been disappointed. First of all, the size of the radio is much better for a night table - it takes up a lot less room. The sound quality is amazing - AM is clear and not muddy, and FM just shines with well-balanced sound, very full and rich. I've always been partial to the sound of Boston Acoustics speakers, and this ranks right up there with the best of them. The most amazing thing about this radio, however, is the quality of the tuner. This radio solidly pulls in stations and does not let go! I am able to receive stations that I cannot get with any other radio in the house. It has 20 presets, more than enough for me, and is very easy to use. I have an older model that does not have the auxilliary inputs, but that doesn't matter to me, as I use it only as a clock radio, and listen mostly to the news in the morning and public radio or jazz in the evening.My only complaint with the product is that I wish the radio would play for longer than 15 minutes when the alarm goes off. I have slept through the 15 minute playing time. 30 or 60 minutes would be much better for me. That one item, though, is one small flaw in an otherwise flawless product.
This is a pretty good printer for the price..The only down sideI have seen so far is that it uses a lot of ink.I have had mine for 3weeks and already ran out of ink.Besides that problem I haven't seen any other problem with it.It prints beautful cards.
I have been a recording engineer for 18 years and have used just about every mic out there. Most large diaphragm condensers either color the sound significantly, break up easily with high SPLs and low frequencies, or cost an arm and a leg. For years I used a U87, which costs about 40 times what this mic does. When I opened my own studio 2 years ago with a tight budget, I listened to a variety of mics and decided to get a pair of V67Gs. It has always performed well for me, whether on voice-over, vocals, or acoustic instruments. I have matched it in with recordings from a U87 and it holds up just fine, it's just a little brighter than the German mic (which can sound dull IMO).I now could afford to get a more expensive mic but I really don't need to. I work with a variety of clients all over the country and have only gotten compliments about the sound of the microphone. Most of the time people don't say anything about it because it is so transparent that they assume it's a high priced mic.
This is one of my favorite prime lenses. It produces very sharp images even with the camera hand held. Please see the picture of the African Violet posted above and you will know what I mean, which has been magnified to illustrate my point. The only cons about this lens that I can think of is that the DC ring is not that easy to use to produce the bokeh in front of or behind the focused subject. All pros (excellent weight balance with any Nikon digital camera, excellent built quality, excellent speed, cost reasonable, convenient push-pull hood, ease of carry), especially for portrait & still object photography. Therefore I gave 5 stars for the lens, 4 stars for ease of use. Overall comment: 5 stars.
While it works great as a scanner/copier, the weakest part of HP PSC 1210 is the printer. I get paper jams almost everyday (I had another HP printer and it didn't have this problem). Another annoyance factor is the scanner software. In my opinion, the scanner software is downright stupid. Unlike other scanner programs in preview mode, when you preview and zoom in to crop, you have to rescan the document. Wouldn't it have been easier AND faster for the program to just zoom in on the image itself?Well, all I can say now is I got what I paid for. I think it would have been better if I bought the scanner/copier separately and paid more to get a better printer.
I needed more hubs for some accessories and all I had was an old 1.0 4 port hub. I started reading reviews and thought this one would do the trick. Well it works very well with my external hard drive. If your looking to add more ports to your system this one's the one.
I received this item as a gift with a camera. It makes downloading pictures to the computer easy and quick. The software was simple to install and using it is as simple as copying files from a floppy disk. If I did not get it as a gift I probably would buy one. There is not a disk orientation label on the reader, so be sure and read the instructions. They are easy to read and understand.
I purchased this after reading other reviews and took it on vacation. We just wanted our music to listen to in the hotel room while we were either getting ready or having drinks on the patio while in Mexico. So, we would just plug it in in our room, we never cranked up the volume too much and the sound was great! I packed it in my carry on luggage and it worked for both my iPod shuffel and my husbands iPod nanno.
No more scheduling your time around TV programs! A friend had gotten his months earlier, and I didn't believe what he was saying. Finally when I needed a VCR replacement, I decided to get the HDR212. This is an amazing product.I've had mine for over a year now, and I simply cannot imagine watching TV again without it. Pause when you have to run into the kitchen, or tend to something else at home. I normally start watching TV about 20 minutes after a program has started just so I can FF through commercials. $[money] a month for the TiVo service is worth the money. The TiVo guide is easy to use, and beats trying to grab a TV Guide or the newspaper to figure out when your program is on, and the season pass is just extremely convenient. This is the way TV was meant to be -- arranged around _our_ time.Downsides:1. Watching TV again _without_ TiVo is a real pain!2. Phillips warranty is pathetic -- 90 days parts & labor... beyond that, $[money] for a repair.3. 6+ hours at Best quality (20 hours... yeah, whatever...) isn't enough. If you travel all week, by the time you get home, something's bound to have been erased. No problem though -- I bought an 80GB HD and upgraded the TiVo myself, and now I have 31 hours at best quality! (Check out the TiVo Hinsdale How-To guide on how to upgrade your TiVo). On the positive(?) side, my cable provider's quality is [bad] enough, that I often couldn't tell the difference between Best quality (6+ hours), and High quality (9+ hours) using the original (before upgrade) TiVo capacity.Now, if only TiVo could do something about the [bad] service from my cable provider! My building doesn't allow external antennas, unfortunately ...
I upgraded to a flat screen monitor on an older computer and this APG compatible card was just the ticket to get the right resolution working for the new monitor.
ive had this little guy for a couple of weeks now and i am so happy i got it. This is the best little machine for the money, as you'll pay 300 more for any other thats heavier, has only 526 ram and only a 30gb hard drive. The scathing reviews i have seen of this model have been from people expecting too much... this is not a pc for graphics, but it handles DVDs fine, although you'd be better off using a pair of headphones to listen to them. Laptop magazine has given this a 'best buy', and i agree.Some things to note:The little keyboard may prove a problem for someone with big hands, as some of the keys are shrunk for space.The battery life isnt up to par, it lasts only about two hours, not the three as advertised, so i'll be asking for a second come christmas.it can get a bit warmer than i expected it to, but thats of small matter in the big picture, if you keep in mind to put a coaster or something simple under it to give the fan a bit more space to work with, its realy no incovenience.You wont regret this purchase and you'll save a good $100 in the end... good on averatec.
I just shoot wedding photographs with the lense,quite powerful zoom,easy to handle,lightweight,but on con side,it has no manual/autofocus (MF/AF)option.so autofocus is a bit problem,but overall worth a money for this productfor $121.95 at amazon.
I love this thing. I have put about 400-500 songs on there and it works fine. I run with this in my pocket, change and stuf usually inside. The headphones that came with it were pretty bad, but i have my ow, so i just used those.It was a bit bulkier than i expected, but i had a juicebox that was about 2 timesbigger so i really didnt noticeConsidering that the ipod is $100 more and you have to convert all your songs to work with it, this is great.The battery lfe is amazing. I have gotten at least 16hours if i turn off the backlight.Great buy, just consider it before you buy an ipod
This is a very nice fully automatic digital SLR, which is very similar in operation to my old Canon A-1 film camera, while incorporating additional features available in digital photography. The built-in electronic flash works great in full-auto mode, producing good exposures over greater distance than I expected.Older lenses with Canon mounts cannot be used with this camera, since the mount has been changed (from FD mount to EF mount), but the Canon Speedlite 199A will work, although automatic flash exposure info is not communicated to the camera. (Be sure any external flash voltage is 6V or less, however). Also, a method of attaching the lens cap to the lens or camera should be considered, because the lens cap latches are very easily released if bumped, which can result in a lost lens cap.
Had no issues with DVD's from Europe, Asia etc. This player can play everything.
Depending on what you use your Sony CLIE PEG-NR70V Handheldby Sony for, I would wait and save up for the Sony CLIE PEG-Nx70V.
I bought these after lots or research after my Koss headphone broke (it served a good 10 yrs, and I thought the sound of the koss was great)Once I burned in these headphones for 24 hrs, they just sound great. I actually hear new background sounds in Cd's and DVD's (which I have listened to over and over again) with these headphones (like most other people with these headphones)Most of what I use it now is to watch movies from DVD's on my 17" apple powerbook in bed, and use a turtle beach USB sound card with that. The 5.1 sorround effect the sound card generates, along with this headphone and the video quality generated by 128 mb radeon 9700 graphics card is just astounding. (This combination have moved my movie watching to bed from the living room, where I have a samsung 50" DLP TV, progressive scan DVD player, and a bose lifestyle 3500 sound system.) The best thing with this headphone is, now me and my wife can watch movies with loud sound in bed, without our 1 yr old hearing anything about it. We both use headphones using a splitter.After seeing my setup, 2 of my friends bought this headphone and both of them are quite happy about it.
I have a 24&#34; dell monitor and I have my workstation a little further away from the monitor so this cord made everything fit perfectly, the connection is sung into the monitor and I have no complaints.
This teleconverter works great with my Canon G9. However, with this lens added to the G9 lens, you do not have a fast low-light combo. Be sure to use it with bright sunlight, or use a tripod. Also, if you intend to use flash, realize it will be blocked by this lens. Use an external flash if you must use flash. I may have to break down and get one for myself now.
After reading all the good comments, I went out and got one of these today. None of the codes would even turn on my Tivo Series II.It would turn on and operate most of my TV (Samsung HCL4715W) functions - except for one very important one. It would bring up the TV/Video screen, but then there was no way to navigate or select a new video source.It also would turn on an operate the basic controls of my Bose 3-2-1 system. But, as with the TV, it had no means of switching between sources.Bottom line, this thing was near useless. I am taking it back to the store tomorrow in hopes of getting a refund.
You can't go wrong. I paid over $60 for a HDMI cable in the past, and in all honesty, I can't tell any difference. Why pay $40-100 for a 'name brand' cable, when this looks just as good. And really, what do you have to lose? I ordered (3) to hook up my DVD player & PS3.Great value and great product. What do you have to lose? less than a dollar. I'd order a few if I were you cuz you can't go wrong.
The headphones are comfortable for exercising but the sweat in and around my ears ends up killing the sound quality (it only happens on one side of the headphone). I'd say I sweat an average amount considering that I'm exercising while I wear the headphones, usually running, so I'd like to see Sony come out with a more water resistant headphone.I'd give this product five stars except for fact that the sound quality goes bad because of the sweat but I've gone through two pairs and will probably get a third the next time because they stay in my ears while running.
I bought a Palm Vx about six months ago, as my first PDA. It was a good starter because the os is easy to learn. However, even a cursory glance at the other offerings here on Amazon shows that this platform is aging rapidly. The Palm Vx does not have a color screen (thank goodness, the rechargeable battery would be even more short-lived otherwise), only has 8 mb memory and would be relatively underpowered from a processing standpoint if it was designed to do anything challenging.This is a pda made to basically do your calendar, address book and task list. If that is all you want it does an pretty good job and is simple to use. It is an alternative to a paper organizer (more fragile though), and synchronizes to a pc easily. My main complaint is that the battery drains too quickly. While the battery lasts, you can play chess and other games with it and read e-books on its eye-numbing low contrast lcd screen if you want. There are lots of programs for it available at various websites. I bought the optional fully size collapsable Palm keyboard that goes with it, which is really a good product. However, I have not found a truly adequate word processing solution. I am probably very slightly better off for owning it than just using a good paper organizer, but there are certainly trade-offs.This is not a product in the same category, or level of technology, as the Compaq or HP pdas I've been looking at recently. It is not even fair to compare it with those, except that its price is almost as high. I suspect the Windows machines are as simple to use as the Palm for basic orgainzer functions (calendar, address books, etc.) and only more complicated where there is additional software or functionality unavailable at all on the Palm.It is clear that pda technology is moving rapidly toward....something (your guess is as good as mine). But, in 5-10 years I bet that something will include a cell phone, color screen, mp3 or other platform for music, voice recognition, quality dictation/word processing capability, maybe even cameras or global positioning systems, and probably other things that somebody will think up as technolgy becomes available, like picture-telephones or electronic credit cards.Rather than being stuck with a $350 address book, I would suggest experiencing the new technolgy, from time to time, as it comes out (think of the lucky people who were proficient with a pc in, say, 1983). The feature on Amazon that lets you compare products is particularly useful in shopping for a pda. Not to harp on this, but read the battery life claims carefully.
I've spent most of the last three days trying to get a Netgear wireless home network up and running. The sad thing is that I'm a network consultant, so this should be easy. Why is Netgear making it so hard?Their Help Desk staff are apparently in a Far Eastern country. They have heavy accents that are very difficult for this Midwesterner to understand. They also seem to have some trouble understanding English. Not a good mix for a support function.I've registered, and re-registered my hardware several times, but the support reps keep telling me that it isn't registered. No registration = no support. I've called three times, and each time I've been abruptly disconnected because Netgear says my products are 'unregistered.' At least, I think that's what they're saying to me.Unless you're more of networking guru than I am, skip the Netgear product and try the Wi-Fi network offerings from Linksys and Microsoft.
It was nice and cheap, what is not great about it is, when I am running hard it slowly slips out of my ear and kinda dangles. It feels annoying when trying to concentrate and run fast. I am not pleased with the product
I was having trouble with my brother typewriter printing random letters that did not match what was typed. This new daisy wheel was the solution. Typewriter is working perfectly again.
I think the remote is great, except when I try to turn the volume up on my audio reciever it turns the volume up on my tv. Which is something they should have thought about. As far as codes, they were very easy to find on the internet at www.jensen.com
I dont know if it makes any differance or not but, i have the silver anniversary edition and this thing "rocks" it will play what ever you want to play, no peddels needed.ive been looking for a decent affordable tube amp, just because i want that nice tube sound, i've got a ashdown fallen angle 60DSP head, epiphone valve jr combo. and a bugera v5 combo, and i still keep going back to my MG, alot of people put them down because thier solid state, but i "love" mine \m/
I am totally satisfied with y kinston datatraveler II, is very fast with a very good data transfer rate. i recommended 100% this product.
DEFINITELY buy this cable over the ones that Best Buy / Circuit City try to sell you. This improves the quality, and the HDTV picture is absolutely fine compared to the Monster / $50+ cables.
I bought this for my son who snowboards alot. He says he likes this for protecting his nano and especially that he can operate his ipod with his gloves on. The only downfall is that it is pretty big and the reason he bought a nano was for the convenient small size. Defenitely waterproof. This thing is pretty indistructable and does a great job keeping the moisture out.
good simple receiver with A and/or B channel.Sound not as clean as I expected
the sheathing covering the wires disintegrated where there was contact with the skin... the sound is ok but come on just two months the covering is dead.
I bought a toslink connector, but realized when I got it that i needed an adapter to get the signal from my macbook to my home theater system. This is just what i needed to join the macbook and the toslink connector. Great sound. Much better than using a headphone to rca cord.
I am Very Disappointed, I like the brand Sandisk, but this product is bad.I bought the item because of the brand, then I read the reviews, and now I have problem with the product, it does not work anymore.I repeat it again, I am very very Disappointed.
Purchased initially to play in my 2003 explorer stock stereo and it works so well no problems so far. Cord is long so doesn't make an issue.
I'm a professional wedding photographer and have had this bag for a year now and really love it. The Pros:- Size: holds a Canon 50D with a large 24-70 attached, a Rebel XT body only, two prime lenses, a 580 flash and a large collection of accessories.- Price: I have much more expensive bags than this that don't do nearly the job it does.- Yellow interior; this really does make a difference when searching for things in a dimly lit room.- Has a nicely tailored appearance.- A place for everything.- Durable, but soft on the gearThe cons (really, only two):- There's an elastic strap to hold extra AA batteries in one of the pockets. A nice idea, but the straps aren't tight enough so the batteries just fall through to the bottom of the pocket.- Wish it were just a couple of inches longer. On other sites, this bag is shown with two camearas facing each other with lenses mounted. This is only possible with smaller lenses. The 24-70 isn't THAT large, but it leaves no room for even the smallest lens on my second body.For my needs, if this bag were just 2-3 inches longer, it would be the perfect bag. As it is, it's a nearly perfect bag at an excellent price.
These things are junk. They look cool, but the arm snapped in half after about 5 uses. I read the other reviews about them breaking, and thought for the price if they last 6 months that'll be fine, but they didn't even last 6 weeks!
It's not just the photo, or something the plug in the photo is reflecting. They are gold plated, even though the description doesn't say anything about that. Seems to be good quality.
These binoculars are truly remarkable in their clear picture and wide range.They do not need focusing for someone with normal vision, but I wish it were possible to focus so I could take my glasses off to enjoy the complete view.They are a bit bulky in width, but their short length is nice.
I bought this camera with my money, and i have never been happier with anything else. The resolution is great, its got many effects, and the digital camera works great. One thing I love about the digital camera is that you can hook up the camera to the TV, turn on the digital camera, and play the pictures, creating a slide-show. I really like the way the camcorder part is easy to use; I was able to teach myself how to use it and I'm a first time user. So, it is a great first time use camera.
I think I have pretty big biceps for a female...and I couldn't even fit into this! Unless you're a man with fairly sized arms, don't buy it. And the plastic cover doesn't seem very durable.
It's only been a short while since I bought the lens baby so I've not really mastered the technique yet. I have been surprised by how much you need to practice (but maybe that's just me). Getting your subject in focus is tricky and getting the 'sweet spot' when you bend the lens is even more difficult. But I'm pleased with the couple of decent pictures I've managed to snap. It'll just take time and there are some decent web-sites out there to help out with tips and techniques.
Bought one of these when I got my webcam last year and I have to agree with the other reviewers that this unit really is well designed. Nice weighted base makes it stay in place, and the rear two ports keep my webcam and scanner running while the top two ports handle my flash drive and an iPod connection. Unit is powered and the attached cable minder keeps another cable (or cables)close by. The unit has given me no problems in the nearly year that I've had it.
The N wireless function did install and work very well on my Vista Unltimate laptop, and wife's Vista Home Premium. Would not work with our Lexmark X9350. Nor backwards compatible. Sfter spending hours on phone with support from Lexmark and D-Link, comfirmed not compatible.Returned back to Amazona for a effortless refund. That's why I will continue to make purchases from Amazon.com
PULLED IT OUT OF THE BOX, PLUGGED IT IN AND NOW THE COMPUTER WORKS A WHOLE LOT FASTER. WORKS AS ADVERTISED.
I purchased a Garmin Nuvi 360 from Amazon in March 2007 and my wife and I have used it extensively for a year and a half. I have tried other GPS devices such as a Loox which I purchased for our second car. I would say that the Garmin is about the best unit out there in terms of its ease of use and functionality. It's easy to find addresses and points of interest, the speaking feature works pretty well (less a few mispronunciations here and there), and it has pretty good battery life.As others have mentioned, the Bluetooth speakerphone feature is overrated and I would advise skipping it unless you have a compelling need. It's handy for dialing up a business such as a restaurant while you're navigating there (assuming you own a bluetooth phone), but honestly how often do you need to do that? Maybe it's good for a restaurant reviewer who eats out seven days a week. Plus, I have found that my cell phone's speaker is clearer than that of the Nuvi 360.Now when it comes to updating the maps, you will need to pay Garmin $60. I consider this a rather steep price and I think they should charge more like $20. Furthermore, and more serious than that, is the infamous power switch problem. If you search on the web for "Garmin Nuvi power switch" you will discover a lot of irate Garmin owners with units that won't power on because of stiff power switches. Apparently it's a design defect. When our power switch started getting hard to use, I emailed customer support and was told that it would cost $199 to repair it (no, I'm not kidding) because it was out of warranty. When I wrote back and informed them that this appeared to be a common problem, and so maybe they could consider it a warranty repair, they wrote back and said no.Now, for $199 you can buy a comparable GPS (we paid over $400 for this unit way back when). Obviously I wasn't about to send them this kind of money to fix a factory defect. Words to the wise--unless Garmin has fixed this problem, I would consider some of the alternatives.
They are charging $1.80 for each page. In the original binder they charged $0.57 a page, PLUS you got a binder.It doesn't take a math wizard to figure out that these extra pages are WAY overpriced.I love the Case Logic binders, and have 5 of them. I just wish extra pages were priced reasonably...
First, the Amazon price on these is almost half what I found elsewhere. I use them at the gym and treadmill, they are very comfortable and the sound is very good,..better than the low-end sony's I was using. One of the best things I like about these phones is the SINGLE cord. It makes a world of difference (no tangle issues). Highly recommended!
I got this, basically for my wife, rather than clutter the desk with a bulky all-in-one. Simple to use and to setup, turns on automatically when I power up the PC, vista compatable, sharp,clear, and at the touch of a button can switch from copy to PDF, print scan, or attach to an e-mail. Nice design overall, and I'm very happy with it. More importantly, she's happy with it too.
The Hauppauge software is another one of those ugly applications that takes over the whole machine and don't play nice. No problem if you have a P4 class and a modern AGP video card and 266 FSB or better, else it overwhelms your box. For a stand-alone PVR application the scheduler doesn't close itself after finishing recording (or going idle would be nice) and it prevents your box for going back to sleep, kinda of a bad thing if you leave your box on 24x7.
I'm an extremely dissatisfied customer of Philips and I own the Ambilight model (50PF9630A/37). Well, I kind of own it. I pay for it while it sits in the service center. I had it for 7 months prior to the recall of almost 12,000 Philips TVs with certain Ambilight parts in them. A technician came to my home to replace the faulty parts three and a half months ago and it's been in the shop since that day. I have been on the phone with Philips over and over throughout this ordeal while they've sent part after part after part to the service center, in failed attempts to get my television working again. Their customer service is horrible and they are adamant that they are going to do everything they possibly can to avoid replacing the unit, no matter how long it takes. I have been told multiple times by their "customer service" reps that there is NO TIMEFRAME in which they must complete a repair before finally deeming the unit unrepairable AND to top it off, my warranty will still expire at the date of purchase, even if they still have it in their possession at that time. Basically, if they keep it for two and a half more months and get it working long enough for them to drop it off at my house, I'm on my own. I'm not a plasma expert by any means, but I hope this helps you and anyone else that reads this in making an informed decision on atleast which brand NOT to buy.
I had this slaved to a BTA6250D(Bazooka 6.5" digital built-in amped tube). It sounds really good, but doesn't get super load. Perhaps because of my larger cabin space. Then again it is only 6" subs. I heard/read that the smaller tubes were able to hit a larger bass frequency range and it sure did seem that was as it hit the low and high bass very nicely. I ran them for a month and have since sold them to a guy with a truck. It should do tons better in a truck cab. I just needed something more to balance my mids/highs so I've ventured into some of the more non-mainstream stuff. If you're just looking for good clean bass in cabin and not too concerned about wowing your friends standing around your car, then this is a great option.
For under $50, you can't get better earbuds. Obviously, the bass is excellent, and it's really thumpy if you have a bass-heavy song. The only downside is if you have the bass set at a high level in your equalizer, it somewhat drowns out the highs, but if you turn it down a little, or turn up the mids and the high in the EQ it's great. I highly recommend these earbuds if you're looking for something wayyyy better than those crappy headphones that came with your iPod =)If you're a audiophile, and I mean really , you probably won't want these. They sound amazingly good, but if you're that picky, you'll probably want something that plays music a little more precise and accurate, like the really expensive Shures, or v-moda VibeIIs.Just a thought: the cord isn't very long, about 5' which is fine, if you're listening to your mp3 player, but if you plan to use these on your computer, for instance, you would probably want to get a cheap extension if your computer is far away. (I it when you plug it in your computer and you have to bend your neck in a weird angle just so you can have BOTH earbuds in.)**UPDATE**This is weird... one day I noticed that the left wire is a little longer than the right one. It wasn't like that new, and I didn't pull at it. huh. I guess it doesn't matter, the gauge of the wire isn't extremely heavy. it gets the job done, though.***UPDATE 2***I've had these headphones for quite a while now and I can still say I love these. For less than thirty dollars, you cannot get a better pair of headphones. The bass is simply amazing, and with right equalization, you can get pretty darn good treble response, as well if you want. (I don't like the bass too heavy, I want to be able to really hear the vocals as that's the best part of the song for me) The weird wire length thing doesn't really matter, I guess they were put together by hand, and it's a knot holding the wire from slipping so it totally makes sense. Still comfortable, and amazing sound performance.
It does everything it promises but it has a major (in my opinion) problem. It records on the mini DVDs and they only come in 30 min or 60 min recording time.The problem is you have to stop every 30 minutes to change or flip the disc. In my experience this is damn inconvenient. I never realized how short 30 minutes can be. And all those discs! I have only had the camera since just before Christmas and have already amassed 7 discs. That's just three and a half hours.Otherwise it is a good video camera.JewelHouston
This is an excellent sharpner. It stops when the pencil has a sharp point and does not continue to grind the pencil to a nub.It is easy to handle and easy to empty and clean.
I received my stock MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processor and 100GB hard drive last night, and this thing has completely blown me away. It is extremely fast, and that is not an overstatement in any way.I also love the build quality, iSight camera, lit keyboard and the "wide" trackpad, which perfectly matches the wide screen. Not to mention it is extremely silent; all I can hear is the hard drive, and I haven't yet noticed the fans, even with playing Unreal Tournament 2004 at 1600x1200 (hooked up an external Dell display). It should also handle Doom 3 well, so I will test that once I get my hands on a copy. It seems like this thing is even a good gaming machine because it comes with a very good graphics card.All that being said, I am not a gamer, but I do enjoy playing games occasionally, so it is important to me that I can do that well.
Printer worked perfectly for about 6 months, then the grey backgrounds and toner streaks started to appear. Like others, I found there was still plenty of toner left so I was hesitant to fault the cartridge. However, after some research, it sounds like the lifetime of the cartridge is limited to 6 months even if the toner is not exhausted - this being attributed to temperature/humidity fluctuations. Didn't sound right to me, but bought a new cartridge anyway and all is well again - perfect, sharp, quick printouts.Dunno if this is true for all laser toner cartridges or just Brothers. The only other laser printers I'm familiar with are at work where we go through toner every few weeks anyhow.Overall, the print quality and initial cost can't be beat, but keep in mind you'll probably need to replace the cartridge every 6 months regardless of how much you use it (get the TN430 cartridge if you don't print as much - it's a bit cheaper).
I've had this so long ago I don't recall the purchase date. 10 years maybe? And yes, the batteries still work but, they have NEVER held a charge for more than a week and lasted less than 6 hours when used in my, equally old, Cyber Shot. The charger is nice and compact and the plugs fold flat for storage. The case is okay, but nothing to write home about.
Doesn't something sound fishy about the last review? Sounds to me like it was written by a frustrated business owner, disappointed by the declining sales of cheap product. And for that matter, zealous competition is what makes up a free market.As for the product, flash drives are a dime a dozen these days - they're all basically the same. Lowest price is your best bet, so stay away from this one.
It is really a shame this product is no longer readily available. It is a first class product for my bike and I also use it as a bathroom radio.
23 in 1 it can read twice as many cards as the nexteasy to set up = plug and play
I purchased this for my new Touch 3G. When I hooked it up to my stereo, nothing happened and the internal speaker didn't even turn off. Thinking this was a bum product; I started looking at others on Amazon and read more of the reviews. It seems that all iPODs are not created equal. Check the product compatibility and use caution if specific products aren't listed (such as with this item). After doing my little bit of additional research, I borrowed my wife's Nano and sure enough it works fine with that. While I would rate it 1 star for its non-performance with my Touch, I would probably rate it 4 stars for the Nano. Zero stars for not mentioning any compatibility issues in the description.
I bought this print server about 5 years ago, and it's been an endless source of frustration for me. I should've returned it right away because it was misrepresented as "the only print server to work with multi-function printers". I knew no print server could work with a scanner (just doesn't go both ways) when I was researching it, but D-Link claimed that it specifically allowed the scanner to work wirelessly. Never did, and never got a direct answer from them about it. From having to unplug the USB cable umpteen times to losing access to it's webpage after a factory restore, it's time for it to GO! Getting a Linksys. D-Link, BTW... horrible, horrible support. Worst I've ever seen, as a matter of fact. Good riddance, DP-1260!
this was a gift for my girl Friend in Iraq, she uses it everyday. Loves it so much she plans on getting the 60 GB iPod.. Great item for those in the military to watch movies, listen to music and keep photo albums of loved ones back home..
My brother gave this to our father who is in assisted living. It doesn't take up much space, it gives him something to do and the print quality is very good. The only problem is that my father has lost dexterity in his fingers, so he struggles putting the memory stick in.If he can use it, anybody can use it.Still, there's nothing difficult about this unit and it beats watching TV. He's had it for several months and really enjoyed printing out pictures from his 96th birthday party while the party was still going on and giving the pictures away.It was such fun we all wanted one. We weren't able to get it to crop photos, but it may be that it will do that and we just didn't figure that part out. Still, nice photos. A very useful, easy-to-use unit if your fingers work right.
I purchased this cable to run from my basement to the upstairs 2nd floor for a wired ethernet connection. I have had the cable in place now for 45 days and it has been working very well with no problems.
I had to fight with the router when setting it up to get it to work.. but after that it has worked excellent ever since. Overall I would say if you are not a techie dont get this router because you will have a major headace setting it up. Being a techie I was able to deal with the annoying prompts.
It worked OK when it did work. The CD player didn't work when it was freezing out (I'm talking 0 degrees). The reception on the radio stunk. I tried everything. Finally it stopped working after a year and a half, just in time for the warranty to expire. The Bosch repair center wouldn't even try to fix it. They said all they could do is sell me a reconditioned one at a discounted rate which it about the same amount Amazon has it on sale for. It was never abused, in fact, I am so anal with my tools I still have my 1st set of power tools that I started with 23 years ago. Of coarse I have updated them since then but I am just making a point. I own the Bosch cordless kit and that's why I purchased it. If I were to do it again I would go either DeWalt or Milwaukee. Hope I didn't disappoint you.
Apple may be selling you a used ipod. I found out today that the ipod I paid $299.00 for was actually refurbished. It had been repackaged, presented and sold to me as a new ipod. This company has a class action lawsuit against it for this, among other claims. You can view the class action lawsuit by googling "tell on apple."Don't get cheated the way I did!And if you do buy an ipod, keep the receipt.
I grudgingly use Linksys Instant Wireless series products for my wireless b/g network. This adapter worked fine on my Dell Inspiron laptop running Me, but that was not the computer I purchased it for. The whole point of a USB adapter is to be able to easily move from one machine to another. With different operating systems and this adapter, that is impossible. And Linksys' &quot;tech support,&quot; don't even get me started on that nightmare...
Once again, you get what you pay for. I use this with a Rebel XTi. This lens works great, quiet enough focus and covers a good range at a great price. However, I hope you like your pictures a little soft. All my pictures are a little soft with this lens. It is worth a little more money to get a better lens. If you are just a student or taking a photography class and don't really need super sharp pictures this may be great for you.
So far, I am VERY impressed with this ASUS P5N-SLI LGA775 Motherboard. They have good email Tech Support, however their Wedsite needs to simplify their naming of the Specific CPUs that work with this Motherboard, as I had a hard time finding it. I can save you some trouble and let you know that I found out that the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, E7500, 2.93Ghz works VERY WELL with this board, and is on sale here on Amazon for a great price. A very NICE jump from my old Pent. 4, 3.0Ghz, which this board could have used, but I fried it and the motherboard in my old PC. Now with a New Motherboard, and new CPU, I just had to get a new CPU Cooler. Yes the CPU came with a Cooler, but I wanted a better than average CPU Cooler, and I found an outstanding deal here on Amazon, and got a ZEROtherm CF900. Large CPU Coolers will not fit this board because of two, tall black capacitors that are in the way, but the CF900 fits perfectly. I had some concerns at first because the CF900 had metal legs on the base that over-lapped some imbedded wires in the motherboard. Their Tech Support suggested that if I was concerned that the legs would wear through to the imbedded wires, all I needed to do was put some plastic tape on the bottom of the legs with a hole for the screws. The CF900 is working better than any CPU Cooler/Fan that I have ever owned. It keeps one Core at 97F and the other Core at 95F almost constantly, even after leaving the PC on for hours. If you are looking for a new Video card or two to go with this ASUS P5N-SLI Motherboard, I can HIGHLY recommend the "PNY GeForce 9500 GT 1024MB PCI-Express 2.0" SLI READY Video Cards. A pair of them will make the above a very good economic gaming mechine.
Haven't used every item in this toolkit but it is very handy.. only minus point is it doesnt come with a magnet - tools are all not magnetised.
A tea aficionado, I received the Primula flowering tea set as a gift last summer and was hooked immediately. I loved brewing the tea and then putting it on ice on hot days. After just coming off of a never-ending winter in Chicago, I continued to brew the delectable green tea throughout the snowy season (w/o ice, of course!) to infuse my body with antioxidants. Not only is the tea absolutely delicious, but the tea pot and flower look gorgeous on a table, serving tray or in the kitchen. It is now my favorite gift to give as a hostess gift, birthday or a "just because" gift. Thank you, Primula - my new favorite treat!
I purchased this webcam based on past positive history with Creative products, and because of the lure of the "driverless" USB video class design. Despite initial installation problems, I am pleased with the product.My initial install attempts failed due to....oops..."corrupt drivers". After several fruitless exchanges with Creative support, I found a couple smartie users in the Creative customer forums who had experienced and diagnosed the same problem. Apparently previous Logitech camera installs left behind some dreck in the Windows registry which interfered with the Creative install; a simple regedit corrected this issue. If you have not previously installed a Logitech cam, you should be OK on the install; I tested on a spare laptop and it worked fine.After working thru the install, I have been very pleased with this camera. It is small, about two inches long by two inches high, and the included attachment gizmo works effectively to mount the camera on my IBM Thinkpad. Creative includes a carry bag and the unit would likely be useful for travelers. Also included is an inexpensive headset such that the unit could be used for video or audio chat.The software for the unit worked fine. It includes fancy video effects which are good for a few minutes diversion but did not seem particularly useful.Video clarity was good. Images were sharp and the light adjustment seemed adequate. I used it with Yahoo Messenger and MSN Messenger and both worked fine; the face tracking software worked OK but seemed to occassionally get confused and focus on the wall behind me. The camera swivels in the horizontal and vertical planes so I had no difficulty positioning the camera and getting a good angle.For the current price of $69, I think this cam is a good deal. In theory, the USB video class design should mean this camera will also be compatible with both Linux and Windows Vista (I did not test either of these).
I am in college and wanted a digital camera to capture all those priceless memories, and this Fuji does a pretty good job. First thing that attracted me the msot was the price. I actually bought mine in a combo set that included a printer for $170. The only bad thing about the printer is I though that it was just a normal printer that hooked up to your computer, but it's a camera compatible printer only, and it's just as big as a normal printer. Back to the camera. It's basic functions are pretty easy to use. I'm one of those people who don't really read a manual, I just jump into it and figure it out. At first, I couldn't figure some things out like how to view my pictures I just took. But after a few minutes of button pushing, I figured it out. The quality of pictures on my computer seems really great. I haven't printed any prints yet, but I have faith that it will be great. It's fairly small in size, but I wish it was smaller like an Elph. Overall, I think that this is a great camera for the low-budget starter or for someone who doesn't care a whole lot about printing every picture that they take. This isn't a camera I would buy if I had a bigger budget though.
Bought a generic battery (less than $15, with S/H) at the same time with the S400 about a year ago. Use both batteries (50-50%, all the time). Now the Canon one is still working like new, the generic one can't hold any charge.Guess the old saying is right :)
I bought this camera to post pictures on a woodworking bulletin board I frequent. Every picture I took needed to be enhanced dramatically. The flash on this camera usually over exposes some of the picture and when you take the same picture without the flash it's under exposed, thus the need for photo enhancing.Do what you can to get a 1.3 Megapixel or higher for your first digital camera. With the prices getting lower, I just don't think cameras under 1 megapixel can compete with the first time users picture quality expectation.
The splitter was helpful because it also doubled up as volume control for the individual connections. However, the volume control button is not very effective as it provides only a small range of control. Sometimes, you end up using the control on the audio device itself.
I just replaced a 2+ year old Sony 550 DVD with the 700P. My DVD collection has never had it so good. My first spin was Pearl Harbor. WWOOOOOWWW If you've never seen 480P on a 61&quot; Sony HDTV....well, trust me, the picture is fantastic. The enclosed remote runs the DVD, my Sony 940 Receiver, and my HDTV..at least enough features that I can make all the needed selections. I didn't notice any improvement in sound for PCM, DTS or DD5.1 but I've always been happy with the sound qualities of my receiver.Downside?..I wish the face was black rather than silver as all of my components, except the DVD are black.One of the leading audio magazines reportedly claimed that the 700P coupled the a Sony HDTV was a dream combination....I would concur.
this is a great a much CHEAPER alternative to a radio fm transmitter. I highly recommend this product!!! The only downfall is that you must make sure the volume on your actual i pod is low so the sound isn't muffled.
I have had this TV for quite some time now, bought at another retailer. It is a good TV with many different options for inputs. It does not display HDTV though so you may want to think twice before buying an LCD that is not HD capable.It is a good second TV though. Mostly I use it in my main TV room so that my XBox 360 can be played while the rest of the family is watching the main TV.
I should be more careful and look more when I purchased my little Leica toy.... its a toy ... can be cute if you are 15 years old and go to a party with this camera, but its not real. It comes with a nice wood box.. but its not what I thought it was going to be. Again it was my fault I did not look in details before purchasing it. But its a toy.... at my age having a new toy can be fun !!!!!
Works great with my phone and I bought the bulk packaging one and it was much cheaper. People buy bulk packaging it is just as good as a packaged one and cheaper.
i had the 400 model previously and i loved everything about it except swapping labels. the twin allows 2 sets of labels and i love it even more. it's extremely fast, the type is sharp and it has made my mailing and shipping life so much nicer. definately a must have.
what can i say? it's a fan. it's quiet. it hasn't failed yet. wtg antec!
Well I am not sure why in the list of attributes for me to rate 1 to 5 stars on this review, the first one is "Retardism". Cute.Anyway this is the 6th gen classic iPod 160GB in black. I purchased this "Refurbished" or used, from 'Oxford Trading". The price was 30 to 60$ cheaper than any other used price for this model, so I expected it to have more scratches and wear than others might. Instead it came and it is mint, no scratches, just beautiful. I personally wanted to save money and would rather have the large capacity than to have an iPod Touch. I also just sync my entire current music collection to it and use it in the car or when travelling, but I shuffle all songs all the time so really none of the other fancy stuff matters. Battery life is excellent I was extremely glad to have grabbed this at the price I got it for. I would highly recommend this to any other person looking for a simple way to keep very large music collections portable.
These cases really came in handy esp when producing Disc 1 & 2 for various jobs, i have no complaints, great product
do not use the usb connection though. the fire-wire connection is more reliable.
This is a simple little cord that will give you better sound from you iPod when you plug it into your stereo. It works great at what it does and if you understand the cord's purpose and design you will be happy with a purchase.Some cords take the sound from your iPod's headphone jack. This routes the signal through an inexpensive little chip to amplify the signal. That little chip is not needed in order to plug the iPod into your stereo and it actually degrades the sound. It also requires you to fiddle with your volume.The dock to stereo cord bypasses that litte chip and gives you closer and clearer access to the sound in your iPod. It works! I run a little tube headphone amp for my iPod and the switch from the headphone out to this line out singal was a wonderful and not very subtle upgrade to the sound.Now, you can get a more direct signal by buying a docking device that extracts the digital signal from your iPod so you can send it to a more expensive and capable digital to analog converter and it will sound even better. And it should for all the money you will spend to go that route! This little cable does not do that and it is priced accordingly.It also does not charge your iPod. I am glad about that. I would prefer that the cable just pass the music and not any other current in order to protect the music. You can buy a dock for you Ipod that will charge your pod, but it will cost $50 and I wonder if it would sound as good as this little one purpose cable.So if this is the sort of thing you want, pick this cable up. It will allow you to enjoy your music more and it is very reasonably priced.
I bought this TV two years ago and and was thrilled with it. It had a great picture and the size was just what I needed. Imagine my disappointment when, as I was watching a show the other night, the picture goes out completely. I can hear everything, but the picture is gone. It's going to cost more to fix it than it is to replace it. There's no excuse for a TV dying after only a couple of years.
I bought this a while ago for my photo class and I absolutely love it! I can clearly see when is on focus and the pictures come out really good! :)
This item is GREAT!!! This particular size of microSD cards are impossible to find. Found on-line and couldn't be happier with it. Prices are unbeatable, service is fantastic, communication is fantastic. Will use this company again.
Printer arrived earlier than expected. This was a used printer that seller described in good condition. Printer was missing computer plug and paper feed support. When ink ran out I found it would not set in possition to change ink, I was able to work around this problem. I had this same printer that stopped working so I was able to get missing parts from my old one. Great printer is the reason I tried to replace with same as this printer is no longer being made/sold by Canon.
The Nikon FM10 is among last of 35mm film cameras, along with the high end FM6. This camera is well suited to learn film photography. The camera though is not actually made by Nikon; but by Cosina. Cosina is a Japanese camera company, but the FM10 is actually built in China. This allows the FM10 to be affordable for student use. The rugged, use it forever built Japanese Nikon chassis is not with this camera. The included lens is also a Cosina built lens even though it carries the Nikor brand. So, the FM10 is adequate to use to learn techniques on, but is not the enduring camera to take rough field use. You must acquire the true Nikon FM2, which is discontinued.
For the price - you cannot go wrong. It is a decent product and worked very well for my project. The only con is due to there being 100 of these thin little cases - there were a few that were kinda warped and some other small problems, but getting 100 for only 19.99 was a great deal. I don't mind a few bad ones. They worked very well for me.
This is a great lens for any user, professional or amateur. This lens offers incredibly wide focal lengths all while giving very impressive/clean results. A slight distortion is noticeable when shooting at 10mm (16mm cropped) but this is easily correctable with software. In addition, the very fast and absolutely silent USM is a huge plus. I highly recommend this lens to anyone wanting great landscapes or great in door/architecture shots (especially realtors).
I've been shopping for months for a decent DVD player with HDTV upconversion. This is the first such player that didn't disappoint me right out of the box.I would give the player itself 5 stars, but I'm knocking one off because the package doesn't come with an HDMI cable included. You have to buy one separately, which is an unnecessary nuisance that can add from about $20 to over $100 (depending on the cable brand) to your purchase. And if you forgo the HDMI connection, you cannot get the player's 1080i upconversion for HDTV - thereby leaving little reason to purchase this item, whose other features can be found in many standard players for about half the price.But that IMHO is a minor inconvenience in light of this player's performance and overall price. The device has an MSRP of about $170, and with coupons I got mine for $115 at Circuit City - which is quite low for an upconverting player, particularly one from Sony.So far I haven't had to endure any of the problems that have plagued other such players I've purchased and subsequently returned. For the first time in my experiences, the 1080i upconverted picture resolution is genuinely better and richer through the HDMI connection than what's available via the component video alternative. The player has a comprehensive menu of onscreen settings and a fairly clear manual that will guide you through them. The remote is designed more intuitively than most others I've used (although the buttons are a bit on the small side) and interacts with the player flawlessly even at fairly sharp angles. Along with the usual backwards-forwards scan/skip options, this player also provides an instant replay and advance feature for shorter hops back and forth. Scans at multiple speeds are relatively smooth, not choppy like many others I've seen. The menu and the remote offer numerous picture and sound adjustment options, but the standard settings have worked just fine for me.I'm not the most high-tech person in the world, yet I think I am pretty demanding when it comes to picture and sound quality. This small but solid player delivers the goods, especially when its price is compared to others on the market. I know Sony DVD players have amassed countless Amazon reviewer complaints that they often fall apart and break down quickly. But that hasn't been my own personal experience, and I hope that trend continues for me with this one. After all too many failed purchases in this area, I think that at last I may have found a winner.
This unit isn't perfect, but I'd say it was money well spent. I had a TiVo already so I didn't see the need to spend the extra money for the hard drive equipped model; I just wanted a quick and easy way to lay shows off to DVD without capturing and authoring them on a computer, and this unit did the trick. The only part I don't like is having to manually enter the program name with the remote--manufacturers should add a USB connector to any device that requires typing so you can plug in a keyboard and do it that way. More editing options for DVD-R would also be nice, but for $279 I'm pretty happy with what it does.
Could not get the item to work in any of our computers. They are all running WIn XP Pro with media center. The item was returned for a full refund.
I recently bought the Creative x-Fi Xtreme Audio PCI card. I also have a Samsung XQ-HT100 Home Theater system. Been trying to connect the optical out from sound card to the optical in of the HT. here's how I tried to:1) Used a 3.5mm mini-plug to square plug TOSLINK cable to connect from the digital i/o port of the soundcard to the optical in of the HT2) In Windows, I've set the default sound card to as SPDIF output and enabled digital output only.However, I cannot hear a single sound coming from my HT. Not even stereo.I've done exhaustive research on the net but came up with nothing. Problem still exist.Additional info:Using Windows Vista UltimateI noticed that in Creative Entertainment center there is an icon for digital I/O, however its missing for my version. Same thing for DTS/DD logo. Not sure if thats some clue for my problem.Giving it 2 stars for the (lack of) ease of usage.
I bought this for my Canon 60D SLR camera and my Zoom H4n recorder. Even though I probably won't use this set up a lot it's a great way to get my recorder onto my camera when I need to. It adjust the recorder so that the shadow of the recorder isn't on my camera. I think for the price this is not a bad addition to my equipment bag. It is so small and extremely useful tool in my kit. I'm really glad I have it.
I am used to the MS Office applications so I found the iFinder and the MapCreate programs very irritating to learn. For example, if I had been working on a trip, finished it, and turned it off, the next time I'd turn it on it would be in the same place I was the last time. In Windows, you would be at the desktop on a clean screen. And the programs do not have a "Back" or "Return" button. It is "manual-intensive" and "menu-intensive" so you have to have someone drive while you read or guide you while hiking so you can learn out in the field.
I love this camera mirror. We have it on a Lambroghini lp640 and it is great. It works great and I would buy anotehr if I would need it
i wasn't sure between the rio carbon 5gb or the ipod mini...they were the same price, but rio was 1gb more, so i got that. when i used it...1. i had trouble transferring the songs into rio....the 2 arrows kept spinning and then it said done...but my songs weren't in there...and then it froZe. 2. i'm not sure..but the sound quality wasn't very good....i don't know if it was just how the songs should sound or it was the earphones or just its quality. the songs i tried to listen to were the few songs already in the machine. I wasn't familiar with them so i am not sure how they should sound, but what I heard was unclear static music. I looked up the songs online, and they did sound more enjoyable online, so i think maybe it is the machine itself. Did this happen with anyone else? Were the songs supposed to sound like that or was it the machine?
Don't expect $150 performance from a $30+ headphones set... as I did. I got these for my son, to avoid him to use my Technics headphones. Maybe he is not demanding at all but for me the sound is terrible. Strong mid and high sections forces me to adjust equalizer beyond the usual. The dettachable cord is convenient but is annoyingly stiff, it doesn't let you take few steps away without pulling the headphones from your head. Earpads are also a little stiff and not that comfortable. Threaded 3.5mm adapter is good and looks and feels exactly like the Technics. Kind of cheap construction and unimpresive sound.UPDATE: I discovered the reason of the awful sound was a deffective cable. Gemini customer service was very helpful in diagnosing the problem and offered a replacement cable for about $4 + s/h. I decided to purchase a 6-feet Belkin flat red cable instead and the sound of the headphones improved amazingly. I'm giving them 4 stars because of sound. I don't like the all-silver color but maybe other so.
My daughter has fully enjoyed using the mp3 player feature of this toy with no problems. However, despite hours of trying and calls into the customer service department and checking with an IT expert, we have NEVER been able to get the interactive feature with the barbie girls website to work. My daughter has been very disappointed because that is why she put this mp3 player on her birthday list. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Mattel customer service could only tell us we did not have enough memory to runt he program, but our computer has a TON of extra memory so I know that is not correct.
I am a 'foreigner' who has spent a lot of time in Perth and Western Australia. Initially I had a copy of rough guide Australia, but thought it was not detailed enough on Western Australia (purely because of quantity not quality).This book is simply not upto scratch. My final straw using this book was going to a restaurant in Northam, recommended by this book, which had been shut for several years! If Rough Guide does not cover something, it is because there is no need for it to be covered!My advice would be to purchase Rough Guide Australia. It covers everything in the depth it needs to be covered.
I bought this camera for my wife last Christmas. She'd been wanting a digital camera but had no desire to get one if it meant ever touching the computer. This camera combined with the printer dock was perfect for her. She basically uses it like a fancy point-and-shoot, then prints out pictures as she goes. I haven't even had to upgrade her memory card since she just deletes the pics when her card gets full. Better quality pictures may be available with other cameras but nothing beats the ease of use for her.
My buddy found the Vista on sale. We sat side by side while we ordered it. Suprise! A Legend came instead. Not sure what happened. But, I am totally enthralled with the Legend as it used satilites (more accurate) to figure altitude where the Vista used Baro pressure (less accurate I believe).Delievery was very fast.
I've used many tripp lite products in the past, from data center UPS to this fiber optic cable. I was happy with the build quality of the cable itself, and it has been in use to extend my corporate backbone for two months now.
Upon arrival, this certain carrying case has a wide body preferably for large laptops. There is a compartment for many large portable computers, and plenty of room for more surrounding the foam. As for the other compartments, there is plenty of room for many necessities and an oversized power supply. As for protection, the computer is secured by a strap and padded with protective foam.An outstanding carrying case. The size, weight, durability, and bland looks are much appreciated. Good purchase.
Good luck if you want to do a clean install of windows after you buy this computer. Acer's Technical support has got to be the worst in the industry. They have some lame spiel about how they only support drivers for the particular flavor of Windows that was shipped with the computer. Dell provides drivers for other versions of Windows even though it didn't come with the computer. How come they can't provide customers with similar courtesy? Don't expect quality technical support from Acer on any of their product lines.
I bought this ink and the Canon PGI-9 photo magenta as well, I sent it back because I had ordered the wrong items. I wanted PGI-9 M. I had opened both of them and placed them into my printer before I realized my mistake. Amazon said they would review my return items, and I would know whether or not they accepted it within two weeks, That was about three weeks ago, and no info back yet.
I have my camera set at 8M (which I think is the highest quality picture) on my camera and I got room enough for 1000 pics...WOW!!! a lot of pictures, so imagine if you lower the quality i'm sure you could get a whole whole lot more pics.Who can take 1000 pics, you can always take some off and store it on a your computer to free up space for more pics.. I definitely recommend this.. holds lots of pics..Recommend.
This is not so much Amazon's fault, but here's a printer that sold for well under a thousand dollars, depending on when you bought it.Typically, Konica-Minolta sold its laser printers with short life laser cartridges, i.e. a capacity about half of the normal units. when time rolls around to replace black, you're looking at a substantially higher price than when the printer was dropped for another.If you've replaced all the carts as I have, you're sometimes spending more than a pretty good color laser costs now, i.e. somewhere over $600. The black goes first. So I'm on the third -- it's going to last a while. For the most part, I use an old, reliable HP4050 which was so common that there is price competition for cartridges. Printing monochrome on the HP costs about a third of what the 5420DL does.Every printer make tries to make their profit from consummables. Some of the printer makers wind up being much more expensive over the longer term than others. KM is one of them.
I purchased this product based on all of the great reviews. I love the compactness and the ability to have 7 devices instead of just the typical 4.However, the hub simply won't stay connected to my USB devices. After a few minutes of working, anything connected to the hub will lose it's connection.Hopefully this is simply a single, bad unit. I will return it to the company for repair and will update this review once I hear back.
The product photos of this tv don't do it justice. It has a shiny black finish and a the screen leaves just over an inch of border on its edges - more TV and less box. The blue light that looks like a reflection in photos below the "samsung" label is pretty cute, too.Amazon delivered it white glove direct to my apartment in perfect shape, and only a couple days late when our area had major flooding along the main expressway. Setup was easy, and picture quality is great. I've had my TV for two months and no complaints; my Samsung and I get along real well.
I rate these binos fairly good for the price. Zoom could be smoother, clarity is good, but often focus unit is maxed out. If you spend some quality time getting them set up correctly, they should work well for you. They take some time getting used to but overall worth the price. If you are budget wise, and looking for a reasonable priced set of binoculars, these would do just fine. Remember, you get what you pay for. I would recommend them if you are in the market for a pair that's not too expensive.
This unit has a long list of features that are very useful and the fact that it can be wall mountable fit the bill perfect for me. The SMV 100 has great sound for the money. I love to watch the front panel open and close with a push of a button on the remote. Features I like the most: Digital tuning(40 preset), Random play on any of the 3 CD's, Clock and music sleep timer plus a ton of remote functions. This system would be great anywhere, especially in an office or bedroom.
Whatever you do... Don't buy averatec. After 3 months the motherboard died. It's now been over a month sitting in their warranty shop and every time I call for a status update I get a different story... "oh, the parts are in, and it should ship within a day" --- two days later "the parts aren't in yet"DONT BUY AVERATEC!
You can never have enough hard drive storage. Especially if you manage digital photos, video and music files.This is the third Seagate External Drive I've purchased. I own two of this model (ST3400601CB-RK), plus a 200GB version. I use firewire (slightly faster than USB 2.0) with an iBook G4.=REVIEW=Pros:- 16 MB cache- Two firewire ports so you can daisy chain multiple drives.- Generally quiet.- They are well ventilated and don't seem to overheat.- Good quality/dependable.Cons:- Stackability. I originally bought them thinking I'd stack them. Problem is, when you lay them flat and stack, the stiffness of the firewire cable tends to shift the drives askew. I use a thick rubber band to keep them nested in place.==STRATEGY==Remember to come up with a good backup strategy:- Backup on a frequent basis (once a week).- Make multiple backups in case one becomes corrupt.- Store a copy off site (i.e. parents house, office, safe depost box) in case of physical disaster. You could get two drives of same size, backup all data identically to both of them. Then keep one off site. Just trade them on some regular basis so both are relatively up to date.==PERFORMACE TIPS==- When looking for a Seagate model, note that there seem to be 8MB cache and 16MB cache of each model. Get the 16MB. Price difference is minimal.- If you are backing up more than one computer, consider partitioning the hard drive to keep each computer's data separate.- Get two smaller drives rather than one big one so you can safely store a backup offsite.There are lots of great articles online about preventative backup. Do a little research, figure out what is right for you and stick to it!Good luck!
Bought this without realizing the model no in my cordless is different. Happy to realize that this packs higher rating mAh than mine which means more airtime per charge. Plug it..charge it 12hrs..forget it!
Great little TV, great price, great service, quick delivery, can't ask for more!
Purchased this 6 months ago and I LOVE IT! The pictures are amazing. I still haven't used all of the features and it has plenty. Not a single problem with it.
This is a good set of ear plugs. They have reasonably good sound for the price. This is not a high end product and so you should not expect high end sound. Also, the reason why it does not get 5 stars is because the rubber foam pieces on the ear buds will occasionaly need replacing. I like the fact that they block out a lot of the sound around you. Good on the subway or in other noisy places.
The battery was defective. It was swollen, barely fitting in the charger. It did not fit in the camera. Lights in the charger went green then red then off. I confirmed it was the right battery for the camera.
My Kaboom was really a great surprise to me eventhough I was the one who researched and decided that's what I wanted. The full range of sound comming from this box makes you want to party. I would have liked it much more if it had an actual equalizer but that's because I like to adjust my sound to my liking continuously as oppose to using the canned preset equalizer settings.It's really a lot of fun.
Works great. Shipping was fast. it's just easier than trying to find rechargeable batteries that still have any power left in my house.
even if you think its just a camera with choppy images its the perfect toy for a kid. you can add tons of special effects to make it look realistic. you can even learn what JPEG are.
I used this for a few weeks before I got tired of all the artifacts and glare present in my pictures. I should have bought a higher-quality UV Filter right off the bat. Oh well, live and learn...
These DVDs never fail...I've tried other brands and had miserable results.Stick with Memorex and you won't be sorry.
Loved it when I first got it than started having random issues. Wireless is fine, QoS doesn't seem to work one way or the other. Had DNS issues, issues with Roku and issues with speed (Comcast ISP). Ok, for most basic users and also have slower Internet, would recommend something else; though this might work as a good AP only.
I've bought this for a long time, and it perform it's duty just great.I still using it today and happy with it, may be there it something new and better.
FOR SOME REASON I GOT CHARGED DOUBLE ON A PAIR OF THESE. THE MERCHANT CHARGED ME DOUBLE. I WAS TOLD ILL GET THE MONEY BACK BUT IT STILL MESSES UP MY ORDER.CAUSE NOW I WONT HAVE ENOUGH TO PAY FOR IT UNTIL IT GETS PUT BACK ON THERE. THIS ORDER WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR SOMEONE BUT IT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE GOT GREEDY
This is a great looking system, perfect if you are looking for a contemporary look that takes up almost no space. My only complaint would be the low sound from the center speaker. You are gonna have to crank up the sound to the center channel at times depending on the what your are watching or what type of amp you are using.
I thought it was snagless when I bought it but I was looking at a lot of cables so probably my fault there. Nice relief fins just aft of the connector but that locking tab is just scraming to be ripped of if you are mucking with the wire or trying to pull it out of a bundle.
Speed things up, make the world move, give life to inanimateobjects. Have fun with your children, and your friends, even yourdog.Helpful hints : This filter is suitable with lenses up to 250mm. I recommend a large aperture on wide-angle lenses, and a smalleraperture with longer focal lengths. Do not cover the whole image withthe filter so you can keep part of the picture sharp. Do not use toosmall an aperture, or you'll see the filter rather than theeffect. This Filter can be used with all the color filters...
This lens does everything I expected it to do, The telephoto works great and brings the target in clear and sharp I am most satisfied with it.
The product was a genuine Canon battery and fit my SD550 as promised. I've bought a cheap one off eBay before after losing my OEM one, and was HIGHLY disappointed with it's 5 MINUTE battery life. This battery is legit as they come and lasted just as long as my original battery, Great deal for the price. Deifnitely a MUST BUY if you're looking for a similar battery!
After fighting with the camera and software for three hours, I gave up. I was displeased immensely with the software it came with, as it had a mind of its own. The camera itself looks nice and the photos look great on the LCD, but I guess what you see is NOT what you get. After trying to &quot;transfer&quot; the photos to my computer, if they even showed up, the pixels were jumbled up and the colors weren't even right. After starting over three times, I realized this battle was not going to be won by fighting with it, but by returning it because it just doesn't work. And, Kodak's website support section was as unhelpful as possible. I sent them an e-mail for help, and got an automatic reply that it would take 7-10 days for them to get back to me. I find that wholly unacceptable...and no phone number to boot!Do yourself a favor and buy a different camera.
I bought this kit to install a Pioneer radio in my 1998 Accord. When I got the dashboard apart and got the factory radio out it became obvious to me that the Metra kit was not only unnecessary for the installation but that its light weight plastic parts are far inferior to the sturdy metal bracket that Honda used. The only reason I can imagine for using this kit is if you want to leave out the small storage box, or "pocket", below the OEM radio; the Metra kit includes a face plate that covers up this area. You can opt to use the Metra kit and keep the pocket by cutting off the bottom of the kit's frame, but this makes the entire installation even flimsier than it already is. So, if your Honda came with a radio in the first place so that it has the OEM bracket, you don't need this bag o' plastic.
i bought this camera after i lost my old canon s230 (3.2MP). i was going to buy the same camera but then decided to upgrade to a 5MP.i am already familiar with this series of cameras so i wasn't expecting much of a difference, but i was in for a shock.on my old s230 the flash wasn't very powerful and the digital zoom was never worth using since the pics would come out blurry. also it was an annoying delay when taking action shots.the new s500 fixed all these pet peeves and i am amazed at the quality of pics. the flash range is great and you can use the digital zoom and still get great pictures. also there is a new mode that takes pics superfast so you won't miss that special moment.definitely a great upgrade from older S-series.
As the title implies, this toner worked great. Out of the box the toner itself looks new and not refurbished! Printer working as if it had Dell branded toner (i.e lights are solid green).
We wanted a small player for our ski house and this one worked really well until one day about a year later when we removed the attached iPod and the connecter came off with it. Now it will work if we use a cable plugged into the back but then the device doesn't charge anymore (obviously).
I bought this system as a bundle with monitor and printer from Best Buy for $479 and it's been incredible! Better than I expected and I even took my savings and added the extended warranty so I could have it serviced locally rather than shipping it to the manufacturer (one e-machines drawback). I just have to watch the CD-RW to make sure it doesn't get too warm. (I was forewarned this is an e-machines drawback) I did get a good response when I called their customer service after I did not receive my rebate--they were friendly and responded right away and did not keep me on hold for a long time--and I did finally receive my rebate! It burns great sounding CDs, and XP has been great--so if you just need an all-purpose system, this is definitely for you.
This case protects the GPS very well. Unfortunately, it's bulky. Perhaps the combination is unavoidable.
After three years of trying to find a simple stereo with aux inputs so I can tie in my Ipod and Sirius radio, I think I have finally found one. I tried many others with their Ipod and aux interfaces and they were terrible, either slow, awkward, on simply didn't work as stated. This has an aux input on the front and one on the back which you need to buy a $25 adapter to use. You also need to buy a $30 Ipod adapter and you can only use one or the other, not both. How stupid is that, but I am finding unfathomable stupidity in design is normal for car stereos. Bottom line, its cheap, it works, you can use the aux inputs or IPod link for your accessories, it sounds ok, nice remote, the SD card is cool and actually works as stated, just load it with mp3s. Controls seem more user friendly than most. Radio pulls in well, better than my Clarion attempts. Its good but not perfect. Perfect would have been the ability to use both aux inputs and the IPod interface at the same time.
Amazing Radio. Crystal clear highs and lows in a compact unit that will leave any music lover satisfied. This radio fills a room up like units that costs hundreds of dollars more. I use the alarm clock every day and my favorite feature is plugging my ipod/dvd player/cpu into it and hearing this little radio really rock!Simply amazing.
I am a professional software developer. I spend all day every work day on my T42 IBM Thinkpad writing code. My T42 has a built-in Bluetooth tranceiver. I turned on my Thinkpad's tranceiver, then installed the supplied Microsoft Intellipoint 5.2 software. When it directed me to insert the supplied Microsoft USB Bluetooth tranceiver and press OK, I just pressed OK. The mouse works _perfectly_ with my Thinkpad's built in tranceiver. The mouse feels wonderful! Both ergonomics and build quality are as great as expected with a Microsoft mouse. And the scrolling on this new Microsoft mouse is fantastic! For gamers, maybe you should take a look at the Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse. But if you are a professional code writer and don't need ultra gaming precision and top speed, use a laptop with built in Bluetooth and don't want a USB dongle hanging off the side of your machine, this is your mouse.
It was nice to purchase product on line that was not available locally. It is hard to find sometimes but now I have another source to purchase it.
Excellent hub. Can be used powered or unpowered as needed. Cord retaining feature is well designed. I like it!
The battery as delivered brand new from the package causes the Canon charger to blink an error code (red/green). No way to charge it, 100% useless. Waste of time and money, at least the shipping was free so I'm only out $9.
I agree with a previous reviewer who says that these things (regardless which model) will work better in certain cars than in others. The Griffin iTrip works very well in my car ('00 Saturn, Pioneer CD deck, in South Central WI). I made the mistake of not getting a deck with an Aux jack when I purchased a new one in Fall 2005, but I didn't yet have an mp3 player at the time and had no intention of purchasing one.... little did I know!On the other hand, I had previously on 2 occasions bought one of the Belkin Tunecast models and they were both wretched, and were promptly returned both times. Yet, based on the reviews, they seem to work well for some people.The price on the Griffin seems to be coming down, so definately give it a try. And you can even charge your mp3 player on the go with your own USB cable!
I have used Canon brand ink jet printers for years. I have never had any print quality problems while using Canon Genuine inks. I can't say that about &quot;after-market&quot; generics. In fact, I burned up two print heads before linking the generic ink to the failure. I do not use generics any more. The cost of the printhead far outweighs the &quot;savings&quot; using generics. Still using genuine ink, still using same printhead - no problems. Why mess up THE best inkjet printer on the market by using questionable supplies? Insist on Canon Genuine supplies!
My trusty Palm IIIxe finally wore out and I decided to purchase another Palm PDA to replace it because the IIIxe worked so well for me. All I need is a basic PDA and it seemed that the m125 would handle my needs. It has been a real disappointment. The IIIxe fit the docking cradle securely and reliably; for some reason, the m125 is much trickier to fit into the docking cradle. The plastic cover looks and feels flimsy. Compared to the IIIxe it eats batteries. Finally, after a couple of months it just plain stopped working. Although I'm frugal, I decided I didn't need the trouble of an unreliable PDA and went ahead and bought a Toshiba that works beautifully. I would have been happy with another IIIxe, but unfortunately Palm made the decision to replace it with a new but inferior model. No wonder they are losing market share.
I chose this pressure cooker because it's the only kind of pressure cooker I've had experience using, it is stainless steel (non reactive, heavy weight), it was less expensive than more modern incarnations of pressure cookers (electric countertop, stove non jiggle top), and the reviews and follow up comments were helpful in convincing me that this was a quality product.The reviews praise the quality construction of this cooker and I couldn't agree more. I have used both natural pressure release and the method to speed it up by sticking the cooker in the sink and running cold water from the faucet over it (it takes all of 20 seconds and doesn't have to be so complicated as making an ice bath for it in the sink). I have never seen any signs of the metal layers splitting, the pot warping, and there has been no denting from handling and washing. The 6-quart capacity is enough for me and my husband to have soup with some left over for lunch or another soup dinner, but not so much that we're sick of eating the same thing.If you are trying to decide whether to get a pressure cooker in general, I would encourage you to go for it. Most weeknights, I am too impatient to wait for time-intensive things like tomato sauce, stew meat, root veggies cut into chunks, lentils, risotto, or even just tender cabbage. Pressure cookers prepare these things quickly and make them taste like they've been cooking forever. Most of the pressure cooker recipes I use take 30-40 minutes total for prep and cook (I usually make soup in this cooker), so it's become a life saver when I come home from work late.If you already know you want a pressure cooker but are trying to decide what type to get, I would say that I don't mind the simplicity of this cooker. Normally the justification to get a product that is the "latest and greatest" is that you are certain it will get a lot of use so you might as well spend the extra money for extra features that possibly save you time. This basic model is fine for weekly use in my household. I am definitely curious about newer types of cookers, but personally wasn't ready to pay more money for something I wasn't sure I would need.
I bought this to use with my new cable box and HK Receiver which is in a closed cabinet. This thing is a breeze to setup. I placed one "eye" near the IR port of my cable box and it worked instantly. The other was a little harder. Apparently if you tape the transmitting eye near the spot on the HP AVR 340 it will not get the signal, the key is to have it about 1 inch away from the IR receiving position on the receiver. After this modification it all works like a charm.
Just what I wanted. However, about the same price as what I can get locally.
Had an older Etrex and used it for many years. the rubber guard around the side came unglued and they wanted $100 to replace and glue it back on. They don't sell parts so I ordered another one. It is light, great for hiking and I use it for travel. It makes it nice to know how far you have to go to your destination and what the elevation is and how fast you are really going. It will geocache but I haven't used it much for that. Great battery life but not quite as good as they advertise.
This remote works perfectly and really comes in handy. It is worth every penny and then some. Anyone with a D50 should have this!
Works as expected--no alternator noise at all. My only gripe is that it's huge; if you have tight clearances, you may have some problems.
I bought these for the gym, and for that purpose they provide good enough sound, since there is a fair amount of background noise anyways. Of course, they are vastly superior to the crappy Ipod earbuds... In my opinion, these are not audiophile headphones - good but not great. I would recommend these with reservations: I notice a fair amount of noise whenever I move around and the wires bump into my body, or themselves (even brushing against the wire ends up like a scraping sound when it's magnified by the earbud). My main warning is the noise I get from any breeze. Walking at even a moderate pace, I hear a fairly loud "wind noise" from the wires that is magnified into the earbuds. So here is my dilemma - these phones only sound good when you are not moving, but if you are sitting still for serious listening they just don't sparkle. Bottom line: I'll stick with these for now, but I wouldn't buy these again.
Great Cable at a great price, I get good speed out of it. I also connected a faceplate with some blank inserts for expansion. Delivery was quick.
I am not sure why so many positive reviews. My experience has not been positive. Iron does not fit nicely into base. Kind of loose in there. It does get hot, but it does not stay hot for more than 8-10 seconds. Steam options worked fine. Mine lasted just over 1 year and that is it. I would not recommend or buy again.
I LIKE ALL THE FEATURES THE SALAD SHOOTER CARRIES. IT FUNCTIONS VERY WELL!JUDY
The speakers are just the right size for travel and have good volume and sound great for the size and price. I am using it with a sansa sandisk 260 so the ability to dock the unit is fabulous. I am very pleased with the system and the delivery was very quick.
This is a good way to save money. I needed to get a circular polarizing filter to fit my lenses that use 49mm filters. But I already had a 77mm and 58mm circular polarizing filters. They're quite expensive and I wanted to save a few dollars.So I purchased this 49mm to 58mm stepping ring. The 49mm end threads into my lenses that use 49mm filters. Then I just thread my 58mm circular polarizing filter onto the ring and I am ready to go!If I want to use my lens hoods (usually) I can thread the 58mm to 49mm stepping ring I purchased. It threads onto the 58mm filter, and provides a 49mm thread for my lens hoods!This is a light-weight item (they all are) so it needs to be handled carefully to avoid bending it. Handling it the way you'd handle an expensive filter is about all that needs to be done.
I order this camera 3 days before our trip to Universal/Orlando. I got it on Tuesday and We left on Thursday. I took 3 practice pictures and got on the jet plane. My son played Nintendo, while I read the camera instructions on the airplane. We landed and went to our hotel at Universal, and I began to take pictures.The pictures turned out great. I love this camera!I have been a picture taking fool ever since. My family loved the pics the camera took, as well as my co-workers. Now everytime I go somewhere, everyone wants to know if I have my camera. It is worth every penny, nothing bad to say about this camera.
I was able to record fine. I got it from costco for $120-$30.00 off = $100.00 with taxI can record (timer record) and play it on the Lite-on ddvd recorder but i cannot play it on the computer nor on other dvd players like the sony and samsung ....
This item is not easily compatible with a 2010 ipod nano. I contacted the company, and they said it was produced in 2006. I can play the music on my nano using these speakers, but I can't do that and charge the ipod at the same time. The ipod can't play music while in the dock - you have to take it out and plug in an additional (included) cable. So it works, but not while it's docked and charging. For me, part of the convenience of the product is that I can play and charge at the same time...not so much with this!
I love the way the drive looks but it's just finicky and continues to fail. When I initially got it, it died after just a week or two. I sent it back and got a new one pretty quickly. The customer service wasn't bad. Even when it worked, some computers would see the drive, others wouldn't. It was a crap shoot. Then, I tried to reformat the drive and it wouldn't; it just became unformattable. Apparently there's nothing I can do because Pexagon doesn't have any drivers that I can download and reinstall. So, this drive, which had so much potential, has just been plagued with problems and is now just a $100+ hunk of metal. I am waiting on customer service yet again to solve the problem. Will report back how it goes.
Easy to use and compact, but if there is a complaint; having to use my own batteries. Luckily, I have rechargeable batteries that I was using on another device, but other than that, I am happy with my decision.I like the fact that it comes with a decent pair of head phones, a slip-on protection clip, a Velcro strap, and what I like most that an ipod doesn't have.....FM radio. The ipod shuffle is a waste in my opinion b/c it does not have a display screen nor FM radio. You can also record FM radio stations, which is nice but I seldom use. Overall, I did my research and am happy with the buy for my kind of price range.
For the beginner or someone needing a second, inexpensive camcorder, this one is great. Generally, easy to use but with many features. I didn't expect this much from an inexpensive unit. This Hi8 camcorder is easy to hook up to a VCR for copying to a standard VCR tape. The battery charge lasts for the full time, as advertised. My only complaint, if you can call it that, has to do with the marking of the buttons on the top of the camcorder (EDIT-, LIGHT, EDIT+, and DATE/TIME). They have dual functions depending on which mode (Camera or Player) has been selected. However, they are marked for only one option. The user has to remember which button to press. For example, to PLAY, press the LIGHT button). This can be confusing intitally. Regardless, this is a fine item for the price.
This is a great product. I can't believe what I saw and I didn't have to upgrade the firmware. I love it. The picture quality is so crisp and clean. It was easy to use too!
I received this as a Christmas gift. I have replaced the batteries 4 times already, the last time was one week after new batteries were put in. That brings me to the big problem, everytime I have replaced the batteries I have had to reset the unit. The screen went blank, the print was half gone and now there's a big black spot at the bottom of the screen. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
This is a great handy and affordable DVD+RW disc, I use it in my sony dvd recorder and I notice that poeple might have a problem with it not working in some DVD recorder. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS "FORMAT" IT IN THE SYSTEM MENU OR DISC SETUP MENU! Its that simple and its GREAT!
One of purchase three don't work. I am disappoint.
I purchased the RCA X3030 to use as a portable video recorder. I have found it will accept most cameras to record video to later play back on TV or transfer the files to my computer. I received fast shipment from the company. I am pleased with what the RCA x3030 can do and the price was right for the item. I would buy from this company again in the future.
Buy this projector, you will not regreat.... for the price and for great image.
This is a lightweight product: Panasonic LS82 vs Philips 855 vs Sony Fx 810.I have so far tested out Philips DVP855/37. I really loved it, except that once the internal battery dies, your out of luck, unless your in the warranty range, in which they will replace the entire unit, thier standard warranty is for 12 months, no extended warranty available. Disposable DVD Player? No thanks.I have so far tested out the Sony FX810/R. This was quite limiting that the technologies were in end of 2005/mid2006. It played some of the DivX, but not any with DTS or complex audios. The weight was solid, for a tiny player. The Resolutions fair, but nothing to be excited about, in all thier formats. Sound quality was alright, it really just depends on your headset for any device really. It's better to wait for the FX850's that aren't in USA yet. I'm suspecting that the OLEDS LCD screens gonna hit the market next year in 3rd quarter sometime. (HDNA's, protypes that came out in 2004 in private sectors, but only showing now sneak peeks in the end of 2007 to consumers/retailers).I have so far tested out Panasonic LS82. First thing got the 3 yrs warranty, due to labor only 3 months, just to cover the damned labor, Sony's product is a 12 month device and 12 month labor/parts, Panasonic 12 month device and 3 month labor parts warranty. So becareful on that unless your into Disposable DVD players, I'm not.I have charged the first time rechargable battery for 7 hrs and left it on at 8 hrs, for full load of "12 hrs" test.Note you wont get the full 12 hrs as it's printed on the manual for the lowest of settings. Keep that in mind, its the same for the Video Ipods, Sony Products, Toshiba products, heck any product, its the same. Just READ throughly before you buy it.Now for the generic test: Playing a "Transformers movie" at full scope and all settings available, with all settings set on/Full screen/All sounds on highest/screen set to Bright +5,Moonlight/daylight/beach.The 12 hr battery lasted 5.30 hrs, without using a headset. I just kept playing the movie over and over till the battery got discharged. I was just blown away LOL.. for full settings without a headset, but mostly on the technologies packed into this player.Samething all high sounds on/all screen reso's set +5 /moonlight/daylight/beach with headset, no settings changed from without headset. The 12 hour battery lasted 8.20 hrs.I'm just very happy that this can even play "transformers movie" at full settings and offer what they have vs Sony Fx810, which only forced me onto 2 channel audio.The no remote control seemed weird, lacking almost, I guess due to hacking region codes/battery time. The Japanese version of this player has it set to ALL regions LOL, with no remote control.Philips 855/37 = remote control, ipod docked, great screen reso's, sound great, no battery replacement unless in 12 months warranty.Sony FX 810 = remote control, ok tech for yr 2005/2006, some divx not current, forced for 2 channel mono audio.Panasonic LS82 = no remote control, tech from mid 2007, plays everything imaginable and with all older technologies. plays Ram dvds (SUPER PLUS).So out of the 3 I chose, Im sticking with this one. I think originally had the Philips 855/37 had a removable battery I would have stuck with that one vs the Panasonic ls82, but since it's not, this is the optium choice for me. This is only day 3, if anything else should happen on this unit, I'll post about the occurrences.I have no use for the headrest mount, so seems a bit pricey.It comes with :ac charger,headrest mount (car seat mountable),av plugs to your stereo/home entertainment unit/tvcar adapter (cig lighter socket)Hope this gives you some insights for portable dvd players.Note : your sound quality varies based on what type of audio headsets you used.
This laptop is only worth buying if your only planning to use it for e-mail, websurfing and word processing. It was designed for gaming but can't play any 3D games without having a stuttering frame drop every 2 or 3 seconds. Vista is to blame. I removed Vista and installed WinXP Home. This was the only way I could play games like "Hitman - Blood Money" and "Supreme Commander". With Vista, even some 3D screen Savers suffered the frame rate hit. By the way Nvidia, does not have Vista drivers for the 7900GS posted on their site. They refer you to Toshiba to get the latest drivers. Toshiba doesn't have a new driver for the video card either and are in no rush to post one. If you are really in love with the looks and specs of the P105-S9337 then I would recommend the Toshiba P105-S9722. It's the same exact machine with Win XP Pro instead of Vista. You can always upgrade to Vista later when the drivers have matured. Also note that these laptops come with large 200GB hard drives that run at 4200 RPM. This is a little slow for some people. I installed a 160GB 5400 RPM SATA Western Digital drive in mine and left the original 200GB drive fully loaded with Vista just in case a miracle happens and new drivers are issued for the Mobo & video. Good luck
Everything came just like they said. it was cheap and perfect! thank you! buy from them!!
Works great........really glad we found this. Takes less than three minutes to make a very large bowl of popcorn.
I am replacing a H688 that I had finally wore out. So for less than I paid for the 688 I got the 880. This unit is lighter and more customizable than the H688. The batteries don't last as long, but all I have to do is drop it on the charger every few days and the battery strength meter takes the worry out of battery time.It is a little complicated to get used to where the buttons are, but well worth the learning curve.Recommended for anyone who has separate TV, AV and playback units.
I had purchased 2 of the Starter Kits as I wanted the batteries. It is a great price. After I received them (on time, I might add) I looked through both of the kits in all the visable pockets but found no batteries. I was not happy. I sent off my recommendation emails as I needed those batteries for a trip and now I wouldn't be able to use my camcorder. One email was responded to by the "Buy Accessories" company Customer service this morning that said "Look in the Velcro divider pocket". Didn't even notice it before but took out the Velcro divider in the main compartment and there was the battery way at the bottom. Boy, do I feel foolish. I also had seen where several others reported "No Battery Included" and maybe one tip to the seller would be to write on the invoice where the battery is located. It is so small you can't feel it and the area it is located in just looks like a sidewall of the case. Also, if the seller had included a phone number, all of this could have been avoided but they did finally answer my emails and the battery was located. All is good and hope this review voids my rant and possibley helps others locate the battery before they prematurely write their review.I would now order from this seller again.
I got this item for christmas. I wanted it because the Apple "Nano Tubes" are HORRIBLE. Anyway, the leather case is very attractive and the iSnug logo is barely visible on there. It fits in the travel case great. The clear overlay, though, was great but I took it off too much and had to throw it away. The 2 velcro strips that came with it, I have no idea what they are for but who cares, that is just me. This product is AWESOME overall. Bummer that I ruined the film
I have the original C900 (usb vend:prod id 046d:0991). The C905 is the new improved version (supposedly). While there are some new nice changes (more formats) and the price is lower (about half), the quality is correspondingly lower. It is not &#34;Pro&#34; quality. Some of the best capabilities are lost (low noise, good low light response, user focus function). It is simply on par with other similarly priced cameras. It is not a &#34;nice&#34; camera, it is an &#34;ok&#34; camera.
Great ESD bags for the price. Haven't used them for long, so no comments on durability.
...but it also created a new stain. There was some sticky goo in one of our wooden drawers. Goo Gone took it after about 4 or 5 tries. However, now the wood looks like it has been stained with what looks like grease, possibly due to the Goo Gone. Let's just say we're not using that drawer too much anymore.
These headphones are amazing for the price. I got a pair of these at Circuit City for 7.99 and I love them. They take a little while to get used to. I took about 5 minutes experimenting with the different shapes and sizes of earbuds included in the package until i found the ones perfect for me. They take a little effort to get in your ears the right way but once they're in all other noise disappears and music fills your ears. My only complaint is that they are extremely bassy. I listen to a lot of live and accoustic stuff so all the bass is a little unneccessary, but they still sound great! Perfect for airplanes.Give 'em a try![EDIT] - They do wear out pretty quickly. The cord is too thin and wears out within a few months.
Shipping was prompt. Not completely satisfied with product as the anticipated AF feature is not functioning quite as expected.
This printer is better than I even anticipated. First of all it looks great and secondly it seems to be built with quality in mind. Setup was a snap with easy to read setup instructions and clear diagrams. Scans are great and very fast! Text prints are great! I was extremely impressed with the photo output. The copier worked great too. I haven't had a chance to FAX yet, but then I don't plan on doing much faxing. I would suggest anyone interested in a all-in-one printer for the home office to consider this product. I am very pleased with my Canon Pixma MP830!
Pros: Good for those who want an automatic camera and those who want to adjustable settings.Cons: Software is awkward. It can't be used as a webcam.The Bottom Line: A great camera with lot of features that can be used by beginners and enthusiasts.Why did you buy this product?My husband and I got the Fuji Finepix F31FD Digital Camera as our Christmas gift in December 2006. We wanted something to replace our current digital camera which was quickly becoming more and more irritating because it does not take good pictures in low light and it does not have a zoom feature.Describe your experience using this product.The Fuji Finepix F31FD Digital Camera arrived when my husband was at work and I was at home on vacation. I was so excited and immediately started playing with it.One of the first tests I did with Fuji Finepix F31FD Digital Camera was to check how well it worked in low light. I closed all the blinds, turned off all the lights, and took a picture of items approximately 18 feet away. I took this picture at night and the room was pitch black. I was amazed. The picture came out clear and it looked as if it was taken in the afternoon. You could not tell from looking at the picture that it was taking in a completely dark room.The second feature I wanted to test was the face detection feature. So I took pictures of me with this feature turned off and another with it turned on. I was pleasantly surprised at the results. While the pictures were not hugely different, it was clear that the feature worked and that I was more of the focus in the picture that was taken with the feature on. This feature even worked when I took pictures of dolls and when I took a picture of a picture with several faces in it.One feature that I didn't think would be all that useful was the video capture feature. I love taking pictures but have never been into recording video. However since this feature is included I find myself using it more and more. It is quick and easy to switch over to the video capture component and record those precious moment. It is limited to approximately 15 minutes of video which isn't a great deal of time. There is supposed to be a new memory card coming out soon that will allow users to record longer periods of video (approximately 30 minutes). My husband keeps looking for the new memory card to be released but I'm fine with the approximately 15 minutes of video and approximately 350 pictures.What do you love about this product?It's compact and easy to handle. It has a lot of great features including taking pictures in the dark, face recognition, video capture, the ability to let the camera automate the setting or let the user manually adjust them, a 2 sec and a 10 second timer, and an excellent zoom feature.I also like that it warns you when you need to make adjustments to get the best picture. For example if I am zoomed in to closely for the auto focus to work, it warm me.What do you hate?I do not like the software that comes with the camera because 1) I think the way it labels items is awkward, 2)it seems to be all or nothing i.e. save all pictures or erase all pictures 3) it doesn't let you view before saving items, and 4) it's kind of slow. Maybe I just haven't learned to use it correctly but doesn't work well for me.I also do not like that I can not use this as a webcam. I can connect it to my TV tuner and view what is happening in my room but Yahoo Messenger does not recognize it as a webcam.Recommended:Yes
Although I read that this works well with other video ipods, I found out that it doesn't work with the 80GB version. Luckily, I purchased this from Easy Street Electronics. They immediately refunded my purchase along with my shipping costs. Extremely helpful and customer oriented vendor on Amazon. They answered my phone call immediately (with a live person) and transfered me just as quickly to a knowledgable technician (Mitch).I'm not really sure how to rate this product since I don't have the proper ipod, but I would definitely give Easy Street Electronics, especially Mitch, an A+ and 5 STARS.I wish Amazon would list all ipod products with a product matrix displaying what works with which ipod product.
The sound is good and it is pretty comfortable for me, though I only wear it about an hour at a time. It is exactly what I wanted for conference calls with my Panasonic cordless phone. Would purchase again.
I received an SD card of 4 GB, and not a Micro-SD card of 4 GB along with the adapter. But thats okay, because I actually needed an sd card, and not a micro sd card. Thanks!
Seriously, they wanted $20 for an HDMI cable just like this one at Wal-Mart -- and honestly, I don't think it was even as nice as this one!
Do not buy with MSI U120!!! There is not slot in the U120 for memory expansion!!!!!!!Waste of money and shipping and time!!!!
A very good upgrade for my Nikon D5000. With the stock strap, the camera is always falling off my shoulder when I bend over. Not with this baby. The only negative is that when you put your camera in a camera bag (I prefer Lowepro), this strap takes up a lot more room than Nikon strap. Definitely recommend.
I have bought this Sony battery/charger combo along with energizer rechargeable battery at the same time. Energizer batteries did not last long in standby quickly draining away its charge just sitting. Sony batteries however has long shelf life in standby and was able to provide many more shots after. My friend bought a Sony battery/charger combo that's supposedly more advanced (option to drain remaining charge) model but the batteries did not last long at all. But I am absolutely satisfied with this model.
hello iam trying find out if there are refill for the kind or not i have 10n0016 and 10n0026 and i cant find out if there is or i would really like if there was but dont know i love the 3in one its so easy once you get the hang of
I used this modem for around two years with constant problems. On average I probably had to reset the modem two to three times a week due to over heating and lost connection. On occasion this modem would disconnect due to over heating and not be able to reconnect for several hours. But when it didn't over heat or loss connection this wasn't a bad modem. The set up was easy, and it allow for six computers to access the internet at one time with reasonable speeds.
Microtek's web site claims that this will work with Windows XP. I had to e-mail their sales staff to ask a technical support question (&quot;how do you get this to work?&quot;) and they just said &quot;it will work with USB&quot;. Wrong. I've removed and reinstalled the driver that &quot;works with Windows XP&quot; many times. They need to update their drivers for Windows XP. If you install the drivers as administrator, only administrators (not regular users) can scan images. If more than one user is logged in, the scanner programs will hang. A lot of trial and error and unplugging/plugging USB cables to get this to work. The only positive thing I can say is that on occasions in the past when I have been able to configure it successfully, the scan quality was good.
I expected a Sony product to be good in quality considering the two previous player's I've had, but I was very disappointed.First off, the shell itself is flimsy. When I bought the product I thought it must have been cheap, but I decided to give Sony the benefit of the doubt and stick by my purchase.Second: It sucks batteries dry in no time. The cd player I owned prior to this one was left playing for a day or two straight (accidentally of course) and it still took about a week and a half before battery power began to drop. Keep in mind that this player was also a '97 model that I picked up in '03 from JandR.With the D-FJ003 I have to change batteries within the week and I usually have it playing 1 hour total per day.Third: The slightest bump turns it off though it's supposed to have G-Protection. Not to mention that it takes a long time for the player to do anything when you want it to. Turn on the radio and you wait a few seconds. Try to play a CD and you could wait about 20 seconds.Fourth (though it's really minor, but still annoying): the button placement on the player is very inconvenient. I would like to not have my tracks change when I'm just walking or have the radio get switched on.All in all, this was a very poor purchase. It's unfortunate because I had gone into the Best Buy around my area to buy a quality product and this was all they had. I can't get a refund and I have to make do with what I have. Pretty much, my next purchase will be an mp3 player as it looks to be more economical in the long run.
Like all of the other reviews, these are very high quality headphones with great sound. The noise canceling works as well as Bose's Quiet Comfort system, if not better.However, the one major thing I will add to all these reviews is that these headphones are terribly smelly right out of the box! They come inside their carrying case, and when I opened my case up it smelt like a mix of cigarette smoke and industrial chemicals. Very surprising! I would have returned them if the smell persisted, but after a couple days of sitting out of the case and leaving the case open, the smell went away.Overall amazing headphones, a great value, but the initial smell grossed me out enough to give these only 4 out of 5 stars.
I'd like to start off saying that before this product i was using an Archos Jukebox Recorder... What made this product so great to me was the open source OS called Rockbox... Based on hardware one could assume the Archos players were horrible (which by hardware standards...they were)... But because a few fine men and women took the time to create the upstanding rockbox software, the Archos became a top notch player for me with intuitive features out the wazoo... Now we come to the Zen Xtra... First I'll start off by saying that this players hardware is pretty good... The sound is indeed excellent and the form factore is not bad (but still rather larger than i had expected)... What really made this a mediocre mp3 player for me was the software. Not just the transfer software (which was a hellishly horrible experience) but also the player's software. First of all, many actions that the player utilizes don't make sense.. Bookmarks for example, are an excellent feature... but not on this player... Rather than creating a directory for bookmarks to be found in one area, the user must actually find the track where the bookmark was made..this makes no sense and sort of defeats the purpose of audio bookmarks... The dynamic playlists (&quot;now playing&quot;, i belive Creative calls it) feels very awkward at times and some menus simply take to long to get to and operate... Well, anyway i could go on and on on why this player didn't meet my expectations... I'll just say this... For the average music listener not expecting much...this may be a satisfactory mp3 player... But for someone who cares about thier music collection and wants fluid and responsive playback... I can't recommend this product.
You get much better resolution and viewing with the color camera, and there is no real improved low light capability in this model over the color model.
I don't like this case- it's not really needed for the Zune. You don't need a case; the Zune is so thick it will never scratch.If you buy the Belkin TunePower it won't be possible for you to charge it with it inside the TunePower; I was never told this. You can plug it on the Belkin TunePower but you can't place it inside the TunePower.Another major problem is that you can't take your Zune out when you put it in! It's almost IMPOSSIBLE too! Maybe you can but if you have long fingers and short nails like I do, it's just not possible. Definitely annoying.If you plan to buy other accessories for your Zune: DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY and BUY THIS!!! Otherwise, feel free to buy.
Let's see, there are too many cool things about this display. It costs about the same as any of the other premium LCD panels at this size (you can get a cheaper one, but you usually give up contrast, viewing angle, or speed). You get a single cable attachment to your Power Mac (carries video, power, and USB) which saves a lot of clutter. You get a pair of USB ports on the monitor which most others don't offer, despite it's convenience. And it just looks too darn cool on the desk next to the Power Mac.Love it.
I purchased it to avoid cut my original wires. It made my installation easier. Cables come labeled so you dont need trial and error test. No complaints so far. Recommended.
Well I was impressed with this drive at first, but clearly they've put more work into marketing and look-n-feel than into the quality of the drive itself. The drive still mounts (Mac OS X) but is rapidly losing the ability to access the data that's on it (like by the hour). I have around 10,000 photos on the drive, most of which it appears I will lose, along with family movies and such.I would strongly recommend avoiding LaCie products altogether, they have zero commitment to making a quality product and zero commitment to building lasting customer relationships. I would also strongly encourage anyone looking for an every-day (not backup only) storage solution to avoid consumer-grade products completely. None of these companies are in the business of making a good product, they're only in the business of selling.
I know that many of you may have rated this low because of the open box issue with Amazon. I don't blame you, but some reviewers did not mention anything about the performance of the notebook or if they were happy with the notebook itself(or if they tested it at all). Please include information about the performance, if possible. Since the reviews come from people who have actually purchased the actual items, I have found them to be very reliable when I have researched before buying. I would like to express my gratitude to the people who have taken the time to leave these reviews so that consumers can make a well-informed decision before purchasing.
The cable arrived quickly and works properly. Solid product, I have been using it for about a month now and it still works well.
I bought this lens in early November through Amazon. It arrived the day before taking a day trip to Yellowstone, so crammed it into the pack and used it on both an Olympus E-620 and an older E-330--with excellent results on either camera. Very sharp corner to corner, with fine contrast and color of infinity landscape shots. I used F6.3--perhaps the sharpest aperture according to lens test comments found on the web. Quick, reliable auto-focus, as well.What I could not find in any of the reviews of this lens before buying was some reference to its use as a copy lens for shooting flat art in a studio. Well, I can comment on this myself now--the lens is superb as a copy lens, again at F6.3. Artwork measuring 6x8 inches to 14x17 inches is rendered tack sharp right to the corners with careful post-processing of RAW files using an Olympus E-620 camera. And this was pencil work exhibiting varying degrees of reflective sheen shot through a Tiffin polarizing filter under bright tungsten lamps. Auto-focus on flat art was quick and completely reliable with just a push of the shutter button half-way down.The CA (only hintlingly visible on the edges of the drawing paper itself) is so minimal, it hardly needs to be corrected--taking only a tiny adjustment to completely remove in Photoshop Raw software. I don't know if this is a genuine flat-field lens, but I could not detect any distortion in the image margins--straight lines stay straight nearly to the frame edges.I spent 30 years using Olympus 50mm F3.5 macro lenses with OM-1N 35mm film cameras for copywork purposes. Nice to see Olympus has a lens that permits excellent copywork to continue in a digital medium.
The Onkyo is VERY nicely made. A solid piece of equipment with a very nice back-lit learning remote. It's an elegant machine which has "class" stamped all over it. The loader is smooth, quiet, and well-built. And it's not made of cheap plastic--instead it is covered in a rubbery material which makes the operation of the player "whisper" quiet.When I first got the player, I took my "old" (but still excellent) Panasonic RP-82 out of my home theater system and just connected the Onkyo in it's place. After starting up the machine, I was greeted by an classy splash screen and then a short set-up screen. I'm connecting this player to a RPTV through component connections. (My RPTV was professionaly calibrated last year.)Lots of options and things that can be tweaked as I went through the different menus available. (I didn't even bother to open the manual. I usually like to figure things out for myself before delving into the printed literature, and this player was super-easy to configure without using the manual.)I didn't bother recalibrating the set from my Panasonic settings, just went with what I had for the moment. Threw in "The Hulk" dvd and watched. WOW! Smooth and film-like. No artifacts or blotchiness. And very crisp and sharp with very deep, "inky' blacks. Even without a recalibration the Onkyo's colors seemed more vibrant and alive than the Panasonic's. Overall, a very impressive picture. The sound of the movie was also very detailed and full.Next, I tried out a SACD of Snow Patrol's "Final Straw." No problems. Sounded fine. Then, I tried out the DVD-Audio disc of Todd Rundgren's "Liars." It sounded considerably better than my Panasonic RP-82 for DVD-Audio-- fuller sound with a good kick in the bass.Lots of information on-screen information can be displayed when pressing the "Display" button: elapsed time, remaining time, total time of disc, selected soundtrack, bit rate, remaining chapter time, elapsed chapter time, etc. (Seems to be no shortage of information available.)ADDED INFORMATION:After having this player for a month and throwing all sorts of DVDs into it (anamorphic, full screen, black and white, foreign, video-based, etc.), I'm extremely happy I bought this player. It handles them all and puts out a beautiful picture. AND the player is very capable in the audio department. Playing regular redbook CDs, SACDs, and DVD-As, I was delighted that they all sounded fantastic.The price may seem steep, but actually it's a bargain. Think about it--you're getting a top-notch DVD/CD/SACD/DVD-A player all in one which operates smoothly and effortlessy. It's the best player I've ever owned and I've gone through many players--from the early days of my Panasonic A-110 up to the current Denon 3910. The Onkyo SP-1000 beats them all very easily!
It works great in my Canon 40D. They were pricey when I bought it, but they will come down as they get bigger.
I purchased this product hoping to use it to inflate water tubes and towables for tubing with our bowrider boat. This inflator does not have the power to inflate a even a one person towable tube. I had to go back to my hand pump to do the job. It also doesn't come with any adaptors so you need to mail order the adaptors for $4.50 plus $5 S&H just to be able to use the product.
This Magellan is easy to use and has nice features, but very inacurate and one of the most expensive and complicated units to update I've ever had. Definitely will go back to Garmin.
Doesn't really work much better than the old phone book I was using before I got this. Cheap Plastic all around, pieces fall apart easily. As mentioned by others the parts don't screw together. I suppose it works but save yourself the money and skip this product, whatever book your using as a doorstop will work just as well.
I bought this 3 months ago and am very pleased with its quality and performance. I owned anEtymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black)andShure E3c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)before. I think a lot of people have already reviewed about the sound performance so I'll just add my experience in terms of durability.The Etymotics have a very flimsy cable and can get damaged easily.. as for the Shures, I liked their thick wiring, alas, it was more prone to damage when its bent for a long time. I think the UEs cable thickness goes in between the two.. Only time will tell how it will last, good news is that the cables are replaceable, so I'll give UE another plus point for that.
When my original speakers died, I got these. I loved them the minute they went on. I listen to all sorts of music on the computer, and I can say that they are terrific regardless of your musical preferences (including opera, if you go there). They are a great deal for the price and beat out the small H***** K***** speakers that were bundled with my Dell computer. Highly recommended.
I have been using it in coffee shops. compared to other cards it does NOT pick up or connect to as many signals as other cards used by others. I am sometimes able to find only one signal when others find ten. sometimes I cannot find a signal and connot connect when everyone else does. would NOT buy again. but when it does find a signal it does not loose it.
The left speaker went out after 3 months. The surround sound was murky-- like the singer was in a cave. When they were working, it was awesome sound, though (if you didn't use the 3D effect).
I never knew how the white balance affected digital pictures. Without the right white balance your pictures could look blue and you not know why. Purchese these cards, learn how to use them and you can eliminate this problem. I am very happy with my purchase. Take care and happy photo taking.Walter Crawford
I originally purchased the larger Nuvi. I found that very distracting but I liked the portablity of the Nuvi so I switched to the Nuvi 360. I've had the Nuvi 360 for a few months now and my only complaint is that often it has difficulty finding a signal. Sometime it takes over 10 minutes or more to lock in. The other complaint is the internal speakers even turned up to 7...if the windows are open I can not hear the verbal commands.Over all I'm very happy and haven't gotten lost since I purchased it but I do only use it for personal use.
If I could return this mouse for a corded one (the G9 looks great) I would do it in a heartbeat. The battery life is poor and on my Mac, the mouse just dies from a dead battery with no warning. I try to remember to turn it off as much as possible, but even with that, I get about 2 days of average use before the battery needs to be swapped. In Logitech's favor, at least they provide two batteries and a charger. No wonder! At least on the XP machine there was a low battery warning. For control, accuracy and overall performance, it's great but what good is it if it dies in the midst of working or playing.
I agree with all the other users on this. It's almost perfect for the price ($70 frys, no rebate). I came from an rca lrya which I liked, but had many wishes that this unit covers nicely.cons:----The volume controls give me fits. The controls feel a bit spongy. It seems that I need to use the edge of my thumbnail to depress the volume, so I don't also push in the menu button at the same time. Fat fingers I guess :) I would prefer separate buttons instead of this ring thing. This is why a 4, not a 5 rating.The max volume of 25 seems low to me. I figured it should be too loud at that level. I use bose quiet comfort phones. However, I got around it by using the eq and setting all ranges high.I too can't figure out how to use the neck strap. There's no physical loop on the device to tie it to.Limited number of folders (50). I had a lot that were a few levels deep (artist/album/songs...) and I guess it counted these. I was able to re-org it easily though to reduce folders.pros:----Ok, that said, I came from an rca lyra, and that unit had many problems that this unit fixes. The battery cover seems like it won't come loose, the sd card can't pop out, and it only uses one battery, which seems will last a lot longer. So, if I buy my daughter one, like I did the lyra, she won't keep losing cards. And pny 512's go for $20 now at frys.It has good folder support; when plugging it in to the pc, you get to see both the internal and external as separate drives, both there at the same time.The internal memory transfer was quite fast, usb2.0 rates. My card might be slow, so the external feels like usb 1.1 (about 1mb/sec).It has a great feature, you can delete the current track. This used to bug me a lot. I'd hear a track, tire of it, but couldn't remember to delete it next time I plugged into the pc.I can't tell if mp3pro is truely supported, but when I transfered all my .mp3 files from the lyra by simply plugging in the 512 mb card from that unit, it plays them. I can hear a slight difference between tracks at 128 mp3 vs same track at 80 mp3pro. I'm not so critical any more though.I plugged in a 1gig sd card from my garmin ique, and it found the audio folder and simply ignored all the other folders and files. That's cool!The rubber armband holder seems to protect it even more.I like the menu, it uses words as well as icons (i hate icons, most of them are so tiny and impossible to figure out).I would prefer that in menu stuff, the vol up/down could be used to navigate or set values. But it's ok the way it is once you get used to it.The backlight is ok, but not as bright as the rca lyra, though that unit used up batteries really fast, so maybe this is better.Like most units, the usb rubber cover will probably break off in no time and get lost.I like the progress bar on shutdown. This way you can stop the shutdown if you want, or if you were holding down the play button when you didn't want to really shutdown. On the lyra, I had to go through about 3 button pushes to turn it off.The usb transfer display is cool. I often double click files to play them on the pc directly from the player's memory. That all worked.having fm, stopwatch, timer, clock, date, etc. are all bonus stuff.Sound is quite good.Can skip within tracks, but no sound while doing so.Can skip tracks with a button hold down, and see titles in pause mode.Can play folders.
I bought this coil to use on my 24" Insignia CRT flat screen TV because I accidentally placed some speakers and a guitar amplifier by it, thus creating a significant "purple" spot on the bottom-right corner of the screen.The product itself looks pretty professional. I mean, I know nothing about TVs and degaussing coils but this product looks like something you would see a TV repairman carrying...I read the instructions and tried degaussing about three or four times, but each time I was still left with the purple spot. It did not make my TV worse, it just didn't improve it.Maybe my TV is too magnetized or I'm just doing it wrong, but at $60 I decided to send it back. The return process was very easy and I did not have any problems with the company.I would probably say avoid using one of these coils altogether unless you are familiar with how to use it because I think it screwed up my VCR and VHS tapes. However, if you are feeling adventurous (like I was), give it a shot - it may work for you. Besides, even if you send it back you're only out like $5-$10, which is a ton less than it would cost to have a repairman do it. Just keep it away from any magnetic media (audio/video tapes, computers, etc.)!!!
I've bought two of these headphones over the past four months and they sound great when they're new. No complaints in sound at all. Unfortunately I ,and others posted here, have had the little rubber gaskets fall off and if you can't find it immediately, you're out of luck. They just do not work nearly as well and are rather uncomfortable. I finally resorted to supergluing them, but still, they get lost in short order. I've e-mailed Coby two times about trying to get replacements and they have never replied. Also, both pairs cut out in one ear after two months or less of use. I will not be buying these again and do not recommend giving into the temptation of the cheap price. Shop on my friend, shop on...
Bought these to be able to listen to XM Radio while I ride my old Suzuki. Test drive was 3 days down the east coast and I was very pleased. Sometimes I turn the volume off and they help block ambient noise well too.Worth every penny I paid and more.
I purchased this item as a gift for my husband. His first reaction was that he didn't need it, but now he loves having it. He finds it to be very accurate. By giving him a different route to a place he regularly travels to, it cut 15 min off a 45 min.trip. He has never had one before so has nothing to compare it with, but it seems to be a great value for the price. It provides all of the necessary functions in an easy to use format. One negative is that the voice gives directions such as turn right or left, but doesn't give actual street names. However the directions are so clear that it hasn't been a problem. Another negative is that it must be connected to a power source (car battery thru the cigarette lighter) all of the time or the information programmed in by the user will be lost when the charge runs out. This means leaving it in the car all of the time at night and when it is very cold. However we have learned that there is an adapter available, sold by an electronics chain for about $30. which allows it to be kept in the house when not in use. If you don't need a lot of fancy features, this is a great buy for half the price of the more complicated ones.
Sometimes the scroll wheel still work after I release it. Once I switch to a window which has scroll bar, the bar automatically moves to the end due to the mouse. I don't know how to fix it.
i got this card for my pc when i got a dsl modem and wanted to network a few pc's onto it. the install was very easy for this, they had directions for installing on just about any type of os available. it also has a few nice features on it such as WoL, for those of you who don't know what this means it stands for &quot;wake on LAN&quot; which allows a user on one pc to turn on or &quot;wake up&quot; a pc with this feature enabled from their pc. so far i've had no problems with it or with the hub i got for the network, which was a 4-port 10/100 linksys hub.
I purchased this HP 6310 March 2008. Right away it installed just fine, and worked great. Printing, scanning, faxing, all excellent. As time went by, my work load increased and I have learned that although the price of the unit was competitive my toner cost for this year will be $200.00Don't try to put too much paper in the paper feeder or it will jam. About 20 sheets is the max, regardless of what the directions say.Don't like junk-Email ? Watch out, you will be barraged with ads for this product from HP with limitless updates, which I suspect do nothing for the performance of the printer. Almost everyday I have some update from HP, I began to suspect it's just ads.Although this unit works fine, it cannot handle my work load now. It would be great for someone who does not print every day all day long, as I am now.Bottom line, I'm looking for a new all-in-one that can work all day and not run thru toner every month.Any suggestions?
This is a great product, my other mouse had a small cord so I got this mouse to replace it and I think this mouse works way better than my old one did. This wireless mouse works perfect, no more cords being pulled on! To my surprise it came with a battery, that was easy to put in.
I get alerts from server manager 8.30 concerning the voltage running below critical on CPU one. Other than that I would say that it meets my needs quite well and would purchase another should the need arise. I have it fully configured so it would be difficult to replace it. Again my concern is the power supply.
I hav a 30 year old printer that works great and these ribbons are hte ones that I need for it. Thank goodness I can find what I need on amazon.
I ordered this as an alternative to the much pricier coax cables. My comment: Right product+Great price+Works like it should = Happy Camper!!
When I first bought these in October 2006, one earbud plastic broke while I tried to pull it out of the package. Luckily the Tekserve folks allowed me to exchange it; apparently it happened so often V-Moda should call it a package design defect. Also, the silicon plugs keep getting pulled off so I keep losing them. My left earbud finally stopped working after 14 months of use, and I used them only once a week. Also, the bass is clear but the mids and highs are muted. I use my iPod to lower the bass just so I can hear the vocals. This is a bad product for its frequency range and durability.
I recently bought a minidisk player on adivce from a friend of mine. I work proffesionaly as an event videographer. Unfortunatly, I have had lots of problems with sound. Now that I am recording in the miniDV format, I decided to get this recorder. I can just stick it up on the podium, or plug it into an existing mixer. The sound quality is great. In many ways it's more convient than DAT. Several drawbacks, although it has a great feature to start a new track after 2 seconds of silence, that can get VERY annoying when you suddenly have 68 tracks and it was only a 10 minute interview. Also, why only 74 minutes? Can't you get longer?Despite my gripes this is an excellent product. Sound quality is great. I don't know what this optical cable is for, but just using the regular line is is great.
We are very happy with our TV wall mount. It was a great deal and was exactly the item we were looking for! Fast delivery too!
I needed this thing immediately because of storms and power outages in our area. However, I ran into snafus. It was described as coming with 5 cell phone charger adapters, but when it came the adapters were missing. The adapters are not something you can go out and buy. I emailed Amazon, and they said they could not send the adapters but would send a replacement radio, and I would then send back the first one. The replacement came, and the adapters were missing in the second one, as well. In the second box was a card from Eton Corp to contact them, to tell them what cell phone I used, and they would send the adapter. I emailed them I had 2 different cell phones, might have more because we might change cell phone companies, so wanted the 5 adapters as advertised by Amazon. Eton replied that they no longer supplied the 5 adapters because there were so many brands of cell phones. They are sending the adapters for my 2 phones, have yet to arrive, and I am sending back the replacement radio to Amazon. I hope that there are no more snafus in this order. In the literature in the box, Eton warns that 15 minutes of cranking may only supply 1 or 2 minutes of cell phone time, and that should have been stated in the product description at Amazon before people decide to order. Other than this snafu, this product works fine, the radio bands, including weather, are strong, and a few minutes of cranking gives about 15 minutes of radio time. The siren is loud, the red light bright, but the white light is rather weak and diffused, but good enough for seeing closeup in an emergency.
I got these for [...] on ebay brand new. For [...] bucks these things are both unbelievable and unbeatable. I love these for long car trips, plane rides, and for sitting in my dorm to shut out the drone of the fridge. The noise canceling works great, although there is a slight hiss involved.They are also very durable. I've had mine for over a year, using them every couple of days and have had no problems. The polyester pouch that comes with them is great for holding the headphones as well as other things (mp3 player fits nicely as well).Another added benefit is the fact that the headphones still work well if the single AAA battery dies in the headphones. Others don't.No complaintsOverall, if you're looking for something in the range of [...], you're going to find nothing better than this pair of great over the ear headphones.
I was told i would recieve&quot;Palm IIIc, lithium battery, synchronizing HotSync cradle, protective flip lid, battery charger, metal stylus, organizer software, handbook, Palm's Getting Started guide, and a DB-25 adapter&quot; all i got was the Palm IIIc And leather case, NOTHING ELSE. I am very disapointed with that, and expect to get ALL the items I PAID FOR.
This cable is very well constructed, the price was excellent, image is very good. All the audio and video cables from Belkin are excellent, don't waste your money in monster cables.
I have only used it once since I got it, but it worked wonderfully. I hadn't owned a pressure cooker in many, many years, and had forgotten how useful they are. My mother used them a lot when I was growing up. I bought another brand about a year ago, but it overheated and the gasket warped. I was unable to get a replacement gasket because it had to be ordered online and the shipping cost ($5) was as much as the gasket ($5). So I just replaced the cooker with a brand I know and which has a sterling reputation -- Presto. That was the brand my mother always used. I am very happy now with this reliable, and attractive, pressure cooker.
I've had this mouse for over 4 years, I would say very heavy use, and it's in perfect condition. It's a great cheap mouse for those who don't need too many frills.
Ati DV Wonder is a great ALL IN ONE card for DV editing beginner.It includes: DV capture card with 3 IEEE1394 (Firewire) ports. Allows you to connect your DV and 2 other IEEE1394 devices. like external hard drive.:Ulead Video Studio 5.0, which is a better than average DV editing software. It is everything a home movie editor need. It makes editing very easy. It has plug & play capture. You can edit, erase scenes, add special effects, insert new scenes, make titles. You can save the movie in MPEG-2 (save you a lot of hard drive space!!) or other formats. Then you can burn it on a CD.:INCLUDES A IEEE1394 cable!!!! (6pin to 4 pin) (save[d] me ...[money], cause my Sharp VL-WD450U (bought at Amazon) doesn't include firewire cable)Pro:This ... DV editing package has everything you need for startup..(even cable) and back by grahic card giant Ati. It has easy to use editing software and a fast IEEE1394 card.Con: I wish they come with Ulead Video Studio 6.0 or 6.5, but hey ...its [less then] [inexpensive].....what more can you ask?Compare to Pinnacle DV Express, hardware-wise they both come with a IEEE1394 w/ cable. The only difference is software, Ati's Ulead has more functions. The only thing Pinnacle DV express 's software can do and Ati 's Ulead can't, is create DVD ready CD or DVD. But i rather have a well function software than a software that can't do anything but capture and burn DVD ready CD. ...
I purchased this because I wanted a low cost way of converting 40 year old slides into digital media for distribution to the family. This scanner does the trick, four at a time, and the pictures are good quality, better than I thought they would be. I am very pleased.
I received a Sony Handycam for Christmas. It was bought from a electronics store that was going bankrupt and it was a store display unit. The clerks could not find the box to it no where. All I got was just the Handycam and nothing else. Another electronics store had this same power unit for 49.99. This item has been used many of times since Christmas and works wonderful and I paid only 10.00 for it
I bought the MONSTER CABLE POWERCENTER 2000 for half the store price online,so if it did not help the loss would not be as large.WELL IT WORKS ,IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. MY OLD TV LOOKS AND SOUNDS BETTER. CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT IT DOES FOR THE NEW 1080P FLATSCEEN. its worth the money
A few years back, I bought a Samsung CLP-510 color laser printer. A short time after I had it, it started displaying a message "Replace Waste Toner Container," even though it sure looked like the bin was 90% empty. After trying to clean out my container (big messy mistake!) I bought one somewhere else and that seemed to work. Then, it happened again -- on a mostly empty container! Some web searching let me to a site documenting a problem with the CLP-510 and a "weak sensor" that would go bad, and no longer detect the container properly. Samsung had no area repair center, so they shipped me a replacement, and it worked well... Until recently.Again, the new one started displaying this message, and after another messy mistake trying to clean it out, I broke down and ordered a new container from Amazon. I popped it in, and same error. This printer is having the "weak sensor" issue as well.So, before you spend your money, check around -- you may not even need this, as it might not fix the actual problem.
This is a very simple and not-too expensive way to add remote speakers to your audio system, assuming that you do not need separate volume control of the remotes. It was duck-soup simple to hook up and performs well-- and the price was right!
I've owned this bag for about six months now. It's gone hiking, to baseball games (both professional and amateur), rock concerts, and through general personal use. Quality is there. So far, no tears, loose threads, or fabric rips of any kind (it has seen some abuse, but i tend to take good care of it due to its HIGHLY SENSITIVE CONTENTS).It currently holds:Nikon D70s (it will fit inside middle pocket with the 70-300mm lens attached)Nikkor 18-70mm lensNikkor 50mm f/1.4 lensNikkor 70-300mm telephoto with VR lenssix filter boxesGorillapod tripodmini-maglite flashlitesmall notepadextra CF memory cardspare batterycleaning kitSo it will hold it's share of equipment. I will say, though, that putting the camera in the bag with the 70-300mm lens makes me a little nervous, because it stretches the width of the bag, so dropping the bag on its side will impact either the lens or camera or both. So switching to another lens before storage might help you sleep at night. With the 18-70mm lens and smaller, it is amply protected.The ability to rotate the camera off your shoulder to in front of you is paramount. i am able to open the side pouch, access the camera and aux. lenses easily and safely. by opening just the side flap, i am able to access spare lenses and tuck them in without worrying about dropping one. The best part of this is i can do a lens change without having to sit down or rest the bag and camera somewhere. It can all be done on-the-fly.The all-weather cover is an excellent feature as well. It stores easily (attached at the bottom, where the pocket for it is). It pulls out of its pocket and flips over the bag easily, and attaches with velcro at the top around the shoulder strap, and does not inhibit range of motion of the shoulder strap. I have used it in the rain, and while the bag is in a boat (both fresh and saltwater) to protect it from wave spray. Works great.Note: I am not exactly sure what the original purpose of the accessory straps are, but i have slid one leg of a tripod down the middle strap, and carried it while hiking, with no problem. The straps are leather, and they have not stretched through use.Reccomendation: this bag is perfect for all the gear i listed above. If you have two lenses, not three (and do not plan on getting any other lenses), get the Slingshot 100. If you plan on getting more than three lenses, get the Slingshot 300. If you were like me, who bought the bag with only one lens and eventually purchased the other two (the 50mm and telephoto), this bag is perfect, because it is not bulky without other gear in it, and you are allowed to expand your gear.
That's what my husband said when he unpacked it. I was expecting a sleek, mean computing machine. As a bonus I got a work of art. My iMac looks so good on my desk and it freed up space in my work area. I went for the 20" screen and glad I did. I love the wider view. I don't need my glasses to work, or play on my computer anymore. Plus it's great for editing photos.I was a Windows person for many years, but now I'm NOT! What was I thinking all those years? Everything has been so easy, from not having to install software and find drivers, to hooking up the internet and a new printer. I set the iMac on my desk, plugged in 1 cord and it worked.By the way, my new Canon Mp600 inkjet looks good next to my Apple. It's a sleek, fine printer/scanner/copier.Before I hooked up the internet, and the wireless connection from the iMac to our secondary (Windows) computer I called the tech at my internet company expecting all sorts of problems. (It took us a couple days to get all the settings right when we orginally hooked up 2 Windows based units). He walked me through the setup on the Windows unit and said, ok you're done. I said, What about the iMac? Don't we need to do some stuff on it too? He just said NOPE. I said, ok, don't hang up, let me go look. I checked and sure enough, I plugged in the ethernet cable and it was connected and wirelessly sharing the connection with the Windows computer. WHOA!Next came my camera. I got out all my books and software that came with my camera and sat down with tea and snacks for a long seige. Even though the website didn't list my Olympus digital camera as compatible with my iMac, it is. All I did was plug in the camera via the USB cable and voila!! It worked. No software to load, no settings, nothing. It just worked seamlessly with iPhoto software on the iMac. IPhoto is great too. It comes on the machine and is better than editing software I paid a lot of money for on my Windows unit. The first day I loaded my 3000+ photos and created a cool slide show from 30 of them complete with various fade/change options, speeds and music. It looks professionally done. WHOA, that was easy!iMac is intuitive and quick and beautiful. My first computer was an Apple IIC. If you remember those then you appreciate how far and fast computers have come. I don't know why I strayed to a PC and Windows. I guess I believed all the propaganda against Apple, but I'm back now and I'm not missing it one bit. I do recommend one piece of optional equipment, iMac for Dummies book. Just in case there are a few things that just don't jump out and bite you after years of drudgery in Windows. Some of the shortcuts are different, and this book will help you get the most out of all the cool software that comes loaded on the machine. I've been telling all my friends, "Get an iMac and be prepared to fall in love with your computer". whoa.iMac For Dummies, 4th Edition
I bought this to extend the surrounds on a 5.1 PC system. If you are using it for this I would recommend getting one of the longer options as they cost about the same. I ended up moving the system to another room that required the longer option, so needed to buy another cable.The cable itself works great and seems to be well made.
After several attempts at purchasing less expensive home printers that were absurdly slow, loud and/or shaky, ineffective, or just didn't work at all, I finally gave in and bought this printer, which is the same HP model used at my office. I have to print 60+ page documents on a regular basis and the P3005D does so very quickly and reliably. It prints quietly, holds a large supply of blank paper, and is compact enough not to require a desk of its own. While I didn't want to spend this much for a home printer, I've found this one to be well worth the cost. Plus, I'm saving on paper -- I had fish out about three crumbled, torn, and misfed sheets for every one printed on the HP Officejet J4680c I was previously using.
This is the first time i bought something online that is so costly.So you can imagine i have done a good deal of research. Sony VAIO K23, indeed was THE BEST pick of them all, (I simply dont like DELL notebooks, all of them have a monotonous look). I got it in 2 days. I am very much impressed with its look and the screen ranks it above all laptops available till date. you also get a bunch of useful softwares with it. I was concerned about the weight, but its really not that heavy.So it was a good deal at least for me.
PS3 HDMI Cable is needed to play your PS3 on a hdtv. The PS3 HDMI Cable is nice in length.
I ordered this TV from amazon on black friday weekend for $1,650.00 and couldn't be happier. My roomate has a toshiba 62 inch 1080i TV and the picture quality on the SONY isn't drastically better but my opinion gravitates to the SONY, but they both have fantastic pictures on HD channels.I was contemplating a smaller plasma TV or something I could hang on a wall, but sometimes there is no replacement for a larger screen with a near identical picture. Either way, you can't beat that price for what the TV lists for, almost a grand more.I highly recommend this TV. Also if you plan on getting any warrenty with it, make sure the warrenty package is bought within the same purchase of the TV, and the TV dollar value falls within the warrenty price range listed. EG: $1,000 - $1,999 Value TV Warrenty would apply to My TV, I made this mistake when purchasing mine, and now only have the factory 1 year warrenty.
Awsome wide angle camera that is serving my purposes just fine. I needed a wide angle camera because I did not want to have to change lenses all of the time. Also needed something that is light weight too because I have MS and can't handle heavy cameras.The pictures are better than film! I am very pleased with this camera. I have no idea why Nikon stopped production of such a fine camera but they need to bring it back as far as I'm concerned. The price is right and my experience with the seller was excellant! Shipping was super fast too. I highly reccomend the seller....pcmonde via Amazon.com
After researching several CD players, I chose the JVC basically from the reviews previously written --- and it was a great choice. Hasn't missed a beat -- no skipping and easy to program. Would definately recommend this unit vs. the comparable Sony.
This control works like they say it does. The range is a little short, but good. The only thing i don't really like it the IR. You have to make sure that the remote is pointed in the right direction to get the camera to respond. Not good for macro. I have gone back to the tried and true on a wire controller.
I just got these filters and am really pleased. I have taken some great macro photos and like that they come in a convenient carrying case. Just a word of advice...use a tripod. No fault of the filters, but I find it hard to focus macros without a tripod.
I'm not sure how the QuickCam Fusion stacks up agains the rest becasue my last webCam was from the stone-age. But as a stand alone review I truly feel this webCam provides quality video with a clear picture in COLOR. Software works well too. I had no trouble with it at all.YES, a bit pricey - but it DOES work very well. As always, THANKS for reading my reviews and be well. The WebbMan
I love my Brother Ptouch labeler and I purchased more to stock up. This labeler has worked well for us and I use it for everything at home.
No complaints. I have the same exact model on my other computer. Great mouse.
It ALWAYS smells funny when it's in use....like burning paper products. And, it will start to smoke if volume turned up. With Low volume, it sounds pretty good, a better fidelity than some other comparable Subwoofers.I admit, some novices will have a hard time with its confusing wiring hookup "Terminals." They are not labeled and ya kinda have to guess which one is which, and if you write to the company asking about it they will ignore you and never get back to you.Hope this helps.
I've used the Logitech Trackman (or variations of same) for years and really like them. It may take a few days to get comfortable with the trackball if all you have used is a mouse, but most likely you'll never go back! The Logitech 'fits' the right hand perfectly and doesn't require any motion in in your arm and wrist to move the cursor. It does take a day or two to get used to using your thumb to move the cursor, but you'll soon want to throw that mouse pad away for good. NOTE: This is a "right-hand" product. I don't know if they make a lefty or not.Cleaning the trackball takes about 30 seconds. It involves popping the ballout with then end of a pen or a pencil eraser and cleaning any accumulated fuzz off of three contact points. I use my finger to wipe them off and snap the ball back in. This is MUCH easier and less time consuming than trying to clean the rollers of a mouse.I like this product enough to purchase one for my work and for my home. That's about the best recommendtion I can make.
I wanted something more than the stock speakers that came with my comp, and I got it. These things got me into dance music so much more, now that I can actually feel the beat. This system is pretty powerful for it's size. I disturb the neigbhors with these things .. granted I live in a town house .. but that's ok! Great buy!
I ordered this soon after getting my 5g black ipod. I had it applied in not time and absolutely love it. There are only a few very small problems I noticed. One is with the click wheel cover: the click wheel cover does seem to slip sometimes. I guess the only part that actually 'sticks' to the ipod on the clickwheel is the very center since the surface of the clickwheel is textured and only the center button is smooth, leaving room for dust to get in under the outside edges of the round cover. I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but it's noticeable on my black ipod. It cleans right up though if I pull it up with some tape and use another piece to pick up the dust.I also noticed that the film doesn't quite adhere to the entire surface of the ipod. It's almost like my ipod face isn't perfectly flat, but dips a little near the edges on the corners. This doesn't affect the film sticking to the ipod at all, but it does leave some space (not necessarily air bubbles, per se) between the film and ipod face around a couple of the edges that I've been unable to remove permanently. This is more of problem with the face of the ipod itself, though, rather than the film cover.I've noticed a couple of scratches on the screen area that would have been on the ipod itself if I didn't have this film cover. All in all it's a great product, and I just ordered another for my wife's new 30gb ipod.
I wasn't really sure what quality of headphones I was getting, as I am not very familiar with the different brands and models of them. I am happy to say that these are the best investment for my music that I've made since I've bought my instrument.I am a classical musician, and listening to orchestral, chamber, solo, and band music on this is like sitting in the hall while the musicians are playing. You do need to buy an adapter for it (if you want to use it for iPods, laptops, etc.) , which takes up more space. The awkward amount of space that my iPod takes up with the adapter is the most inconvenient/worst part of the headphones.They're not great for pop music, as there is no way of increasing bass/treble as your taste dictates.The headphones are really great for anyone who listens to a large amount of classical (genre) music, however. I love them, and am never going back to my old earbuds!
Works great.. Converted my old HP Laserjet 6P printer to a USB and windows recgonized it right away... Highly Reccomend
I purchased this product and it worked fine. I recommend this product. I connected a video camera to it on my laptop and it worked fine.
Product was delivered as specified, and exceeds my expectations. Works excellently as a digital audio tie-in with my Sound Blaster Gamer card, PC to Harmon Kardon AV receiver.
When I first received these speakers, I was amazed at the details of the finish. It looked like a woodworker had gone around the entire speaker and softened all the edges. The area around where the drivers attach to the wood is also sunk to detail the driver placement. The platform onto where the speaker sits also anchors the aesthetic qualities of the entire package. A work of art!The best part was when I bi-wired them to my Pioneer ELITE VX-5 receiver. Oh my goodness! Oh dear God! These are the best sounding speakers I have heard - EVER! The sound is perfectly balanced and hits with detail and accuracy. CDs that you have listed to 1,000 times over will ring with new sounds never heard from lower quality drivers. I have only listened for about 5 hours, far below the 50-hour break-in criteria. I can't believe they are only going to get better!
It is a great Lens and LCD cleaner. The brush is good for dust removal but the other side microfiber cleaner is superb in removing finger prints. On top of all this it is Nikon (so no scratches). Bought it for my Sony HDR-SR11 and thinking of buy a couple more for general cell phone and laptop LCD cleaning.
Had machine, needed stock, always worked fine. Still does.. Gee eleven more unneeded words are still required. Go figure that
Works fine on Windows XP, but does not work well with Linux. I've been using Linux for at least 10 years and compiling my own kernels for most of that time, and still had issues getting this card to run under Linux. My built in 10/100 NIC was much faster than this card would go. Ended up getting an Intel gigabit card that, of course, works with no issues. Save yourself some headaches and stay away from this card if it is destined for a Linux box.
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It isn't always easy to find find IPod MIni accessories any more, being that it's a discontinued model. The case I ordered arrived in a timely manner, and is quite handsome with a snug fit for the machine. However, there is no cut-out at the bottom to allow the IPod to be recharged or used in the car. In order to attach the appropriate cables, I would have had to remove it from the case each time, which is very inconvenient. I ended up using an Exacto knife to cut out a space. It's not as handsome now, but it is more functional.
The product works great for my 80 GB ipod...the only downfall is it doesn't come with an armband, which would be great for exercising!
This battery is great. I can now print completely wireless when I need hardcopy of something right away on the go.
This is a terrific deal for people that aren't afraid to try something new in the competitive MP3 player space. With the lower price and the Zune firmware rollout, this deal is a no-brainer!I bought the generation 1 Zune 30GB after the announcement was made concerning the Zune 2.0 models. I have a large music library that I've archived onto my desktop hard drive and I wanted an MP3 and video player, but was tired of the hassles with iTunes and the iPod in general.The Zune software (which is funtional and easy to use) was able to catalog and copy the files onto my Zune very quickly. The nice part was that the suite was able to find official album art for most of my collection. I haven't bought anything from the Zune music service, but it looks clean and well organized. The only ding against it is that if you have a large collection of music you bought from iTunes, it will not be able to recognize it at all. To be fair, iTunes won't recognize tracks with competing DRM either, so it's not a Zune specific issue.The hardware itself seems more durable than the iPod and it also doesn't collect smudges and fingerprints. The aesthetics may not be your cup of tea, as some people think it is "clunky" or too "brick-like." Personally, I like the look of it since it seems more personal and less antiseptic. The screen is large and vibrant. The controls have good tactile presence and are easy to use. (Note that the round control is not a "clickwheel" at all despite it's appearance. It actually mimics the functionality of a bidirectional d-pad like you would find on most cellphones.)The interface on the player is bright and easy to navigate. You can set custom wallpapers or backgrounds. When you are scrolling through your music collection, the interface actually shows you a tiny thumbnail of the album art which is a nice touch.Out of the box, the Zune does not support wi-fi to PC syncing of the music and picture collection, but it will within the next couple of weeks thanks to a firmware update. This ability to update the software shows where Microsoft's strength lies and I expect future updates to be backwards compatible until the hardware can no longer support it.Overall, the 30GB Zune is a winner.
Great drive! When used as a reader it is the quietest 32X drive I have ever heard - it's audible, but doesn't vibrate the case screws loose. As for burning, I was tempted by 16X drives, but 12X media is cheaper and more abundant, plus the time difference on burning a full CD is only about 2 minutes when you do the math.I can't comment on the bundled software, since I'll never look at it. What I can say is that the drive works like a charm with Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4.It used to take over 20 minutes to burn a 700mb CD with my old 4X SCSI burner, now it's about 7 minutes with the 12X Sony! Haven't had any buffer underruns either, all you need is a source that can sustain a 2mb/sec read speed, which is easy to do with any 16X+ CD-ROM or modern hard drive. Who needs burn-proof these days anyway?
I now have owned this product for nearly 4 years. I was sure this product would stop working or be miss firing false motion alerts. But it has not the product lived up to its name. False motion alerts are about 1 in 200 alerts. Missed motion alerts are 1 in 35 mostly at night with black cars. I have 2 detectors outside running fine with 9volt lithium batteries that have not been changed. Inside the receiver speakers has been replaced but the system as a whole is really impressively solid.
this works pritty well with no problem the price is just right you can't beat that, trash those un-wanted wiers and get you a HDMI cable
Bought this so I'd always have a mouse available for my powerbook. Much more convenient than a USB mouse of any stripe. It was very easy to set up and I had it working in 3 minutes. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the software Kensington provides for OSX 10.X doesn't detect the mouse, even if OS X does.
Works fine. No problem. Just one thing - take the cover off before attaching the camera otherwise it can be a bit perplexing to see stars in the eyepiece and a blank screen on the camera.
This was one of the first laptops I bought from Amazon, and I mist say when I bought it, it was a good price and a very good configuration. Other then that, it was one of my worst purchases and money wasted. It was a gift to my brother, who hated this machine like anything and envied me with the Vaio I had. I am hoping to buy a Sony Vaio or a Macbook Pro for him next time.
UPDATE, two years later:I have a replacement set, and they ALSO have the same problem. I have let them crack, and the cracks are about 1.3cm long. I don't notice any structural issues so far, and I've had these for two years now, with daily use. You are probably OK to buy them. They sound really rich with piano and guitar, don't need an amp, and I can wear them all day, which is something I can't say about DT990 or AKG 240.I love the sound out of these, and they're quite comfortable. Unfortunately, they crack on either side on the silver plastic arms that connect to the black head band. One side has cracked badly enough that superglue won't hold it together, and the other side is starting to crack. I googled the issue and found other folks were having the same issues. Great headphones but I wouldn't buy them again. If the durability was fixed, then I would rate these 5 stars. Hope this helps!
Sound quality: excellentEase of use: excellentSoftware: Musicmatch is state of the art, transfer software is good, transfer time for 64 MB of MP3 music can be several minutes. Use of USB cable is now universal, but future design with "firewire" could really speed transfer rates.Battery Life: My son had previosly purchased CD/MP3 player from different company, and battery life was only 1-2 hours. This solid state device has roughly 10 hr on single AA battery.Family acceptance: originally purchased by techie Dad, now fully appreciated by my wife and two teenagers, (four thumbs up).Worst feature: supplied headphones, while sound quality is OK, comfort and fit were not acceptable. Purchased 4 different styles of Sony headphones (earbuds, open air, h-ear, and street-style) all which were superior, more comfortable, but no family concensus on specific model.Best feature: Combination of built in 64 MB memory and use of multimedia card memory. I was on-line to purchase 64 MB sandisk cards today..., which will double music capacity, and allow for music library collection for longer trips.
Nikon 7216 Action 8x40mm binoculars: I used to hate binoculars, fuzzy, bad focus, make me seasick, etc., until I purchased and used this product. Easy to focus with a fingertip while following the action, perfect resolution and clear view to count pine needles or bird feathers in 100 yards or so, enjoy fireworks in horizon, etc. Not too heavy to bring with me to sightseeing trips. During the last half a year, I have purchased dozen or so products through Amazon. Reliable for delivery, competetive pricing, accurate for billing, products in excellent condition, delivered to my doorstep. Not a single problem so far.
Works fine with my Roku box and Pioneer DV-588 DVD player. Didn't work with my DirecTV HD-DVR, but then I discovered that it already had RF capability. That leaves my new SC-05 receiver, which I could not get to work with this device.
Despite way too much time invested I could not get the thing to work. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere for a solution.
The case is nicely made of sturdy leather. The Sansa fits snugly in it and the controls are readily accessible. The belt clip is also sturdy and holds the case firmly in place. One thing that I was pleasantly surprised by was that the flap is held closed with a magnetic clasp. It does a good job and yes it is safe to use a magnet with flash memory.
This is the perfect battery to have as a replacement for canon cameras. Lenmar is a generic but a good generic not like the others you find saturated everywhere. The company gave me great service and shipped it in a timely matter. I would say to buy from this retailer without any hesitation.
This is much better than the Optical Marble trackball.However, the form is not as good as those from the Kensington.To be more comfortable, the finger portion should be less cursive.I think Logitech is not good at making comfortable trackball.Most Logitech trackball lovers seem to be new users of trackball.If you compare it with Kensingtons', then you will find out what are better.The software for this is not good. With Kensington's software, the buttons can be used as usual and be used with modifier keys. Well, the Logitech's software seems to work like that at first, but it's not really. (With Mac version )The advanced click mode for using the buttons with modifier keys just let you use it with modifier keys and as a predefined simulated buttons, like 1 ~ 5.But you can't assign that button 1~5 what they should do.This H/W itself is good. But the s/w is not.I recommend Kensington's Orbit trackball for its ergonomic design, good H/W, and better S/W.Don't erase my post, administrator.People need more frank review. Not &quot;Evey prodducts are good.&quot;
I love this bag (I use it mostly for school and classes I teach). It is large enough to hold my 17" dell inspirion, my extra battery and the adapter to plug into the wall. I can also fit my wallet, pens, papers and books in the bag. Even with all of this stuff inside it is still very stylish. I am gettting compliments almost everytime I use it.
I've bought two pairs of these. Both have ended up broken in a short time. The do sound great, and reduce alot of ambient noise. but they're just destined to be easily damaged. mostly because of the chord design. It makes no sense if you ask me. After my second pair no longer fed me my music, I subjected them to a little stress test. I pulled the chords in opposite directions, It only took maybe 10 pounds for them to sepparate. So I wouldn't subject them to much abuse if I were you.
very limited in terms of audio options but for the price what else can u expect. works if you want a device just to listen to stuff in privacy but practically useless for any other situation. i bought it and one use later realized my folly. but then considering the price i paid, never returned it. now i just use it when i know all i need is a headset to LISTEN to. if you are looking for mic options, then go ahead and pay some more. this aint gonna work !!!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS A.C. ADAPTER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A USE FOR IT. IT'S AS GOOD AS A MUCH HIGHER-PRICED KODAK ADAPTER. WITH SHIPPING COSTS THIS ADAPTER PRICES OUT AT A LITTLE OVER $20.00 BUT IT'S STILL CHEAPER THAN THE NAME BRAND AND IT'S JUST AS GOOD.
I originally bought this product when the DECT technology first came out. Never had any problems with it. Had a major power surge and it burned out my phone. While looking for a replacement I was amazed to find that very few phones even had headset capabilities. This is invaluable to me since I talk to clients while entering data on the computer. The only ones I found with headset capabilites required headsets compatible ONLY with their phone. The GE Thompson wisely uses the standard earphone size so you can buy whatever suits your needs.This phone has gotten a lot of bad press but I have found it to be extremely reliable with excellent clarity.
This purchase was the secondPresto A10 Printing Mailbox for Presto Servicefor my mother. At 87 it's so much easier for her than the computer she could never figure out or remember how to use. With this light printer her family overseas can keep in touch without worrying about time zones. The printer is simple to install - it plugs into the phone line and the power supply. The only problem we've had is that it has to be plugged in to replace the ink cartridge, and it's hard to remember to tell whoever is at Mom's end to be sure it's on when they put in the new one. I highly recommend Presto email service for anyone who can't figure out, afford or want a computer. It's an easy way for distant family and friends to keep in touch and send pictures. One person manages the account on line, adding in allowed email addresses - so no spam.
XP + HP Pavilion + WPC54G + BEFW1154Folks, that's not a joke, Lynksys documentation omits an essential point on RTS.if you have poor pings after you've got the IP or even if you cannot get an IP from the router, you must change the RTS threshold in the configuration of your card at least to decrease it from 2347 to 2304. The connection's performances improve dramatically.You can change them on the router, too, and on all the clients, but in my case it seemed unnecessary. If the WPC54G get a 2304 and the router keeps 2432 it works charme. With the default settings I've got 1 packet back from 20.... Now I am almost as wired. :)
Nice product, does what it says. Handy to have in your bag when you've eliminated everything else as the source of the problem
This paper works excellent in the hp series printers. I have tryed many other makes of Photo paper and they just don't cut it. Some other makes don't dry in a timely manner, others have a dull finish them, some have a red tone. This HP Photo paper allows you to print store developed quality photos from your hp printer. You get what you pay for... This product is worth the money.....
Bought this to update my USA Garmin to Europe for a 3 week driving tour of Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, France, London. The Europe card simply slid into the SD slot and automatically ran when the GPS was fired up in our first attempt in Switzerland. Found little-known hotels, gas and restaurants with ease, and guided us thru Paris (have you ever driven there? Don't!) without a hitch. I know it's an expensive card, but it worked flawlessly for driving. The pedestrian-use of the Garmin with this card is poor, and makes you walk along streets rather than easily-used short cuts...would not buy it for walking around town.
I had high hopes for this little gadget, but I guess you get what you pay for. it won't work without the software being properly installed and the install disc they send doesn't install things properly.pay a little more and get something that might actually work.
I am watching more TV than ever. The built-in HD tuner with a simple rabbit-ear antenna is the winner. "Dancing with the stars" on CBS is lively. I wish they had the superstation - channel 5 - as HD as well.Got a Sony HDMI and optical audio out DVD player(DVPNS75H) for $111. HDMI cable from e-Bay for $1.50 + $5.99 shipping. And I am all set.By the way, originally I got the TV for 1940, but got price matched to $1700. I am not at all scared with the prices falling. Amazon is great!Wish list-The USB should have supported the movie files instead of just stills and MP3's. Would have loved to play the DivX and VOB's etc. from USB drives.Audio could have been better. The optical audio out could have been the raw audio out (5.1 or 6.1 - whichever the DVD supports) - output to audio reciever, so that a non-optical DVD player would have been fine.
Looks great sounds even better and you can't beat the price, Was disappointed that the cd/mp3 didn't show song titles but nothing worth getting in a twist about
This works well as a spray but soon afterwards, the room will be filled with stinky and bitter air. You can taste the bitterness in your mouth and when you lick your lips. It takes a while to go away too.
I've used SanDisk Extreme CF cards since I got a digital SLR. I've put over 20,000 images through the card and not a problem. The really fast write speed allows the camera's buffer to empty faster, letting you get the next sequence.4GB seems to be a sweet spot for CF cards. It is not to small that you have to swap cards as much and it is not too big that you risk corruption.When coupled with SanDisk Extreme USB 2.0 card reader, 500 RAW images can be dumped in about 2 minutes.I liked my first one so much, I bought four more!**UPDATE 10/25/2011**Still use them and not a single problem. Keeps up nicely with my 7D, even at 8fps.SanDisk Extreme cards are reliable and fast. Perfect choice from the newbie to the world-class professional.
These were a great price we use them with or phones (land line) and with our cell phones which allows us to be more flexable in multi-tasking and mobility.
this charger is too strong for the small sansa clip, plug it in my car and it made a scary noise thru the speakers i unplug it right away and my clip was ok. i think it might be good for bigger mp3s.
The good:1) Very good build, fit, finish & choice of colors.2) Spring loaded connectors are an advantage to eliminate stress while connecting & reconnecting to / from devices.3) Looks great due to quality materials used. It was expected, after all this is Monster's Reference Toshiba Link (Toslink) cable, a.k.a. Fiber Optical Digital Audio Cable.4) The Monster ILSR Toslink cable sounds very neutral & not warm like its budget Sony / Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) counterparts, a.k.a. Coaxial Digital Audio Cable.5) Toslink cable is not an electrical connection so it's free from Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) / Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) unlike its budget S/PDIF counterparts. This is also its greatest strength & is ideal when using with ground loop prone hard drive / server based music systems.6) For longer runs over 50ft, Toslink cables w'd have a clear advantage over the S/PDIF cables.7) Amazon prices are really amazing. This cable has a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of USD75/m as listed on Monster's website & it was last listed on Amazon for as low as USD32/m.The bad:1) Definitely S/PDIF cables are sturdier than Toslink cables & this sh'd only matter if U handle them a lot. In a dedicated system it sh'd not matter at all.2) The Toslink cable's bandwidth is limited, it's even lesser than S/PDIF's bandwidth limit of 24bit/96khz. Toslink is best suited for low bandwidth 2 channel applications such as 16 bit/44khz PCM supporting formats - WAV (Waveform Audio File Format), ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec), FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) etc. For wider bandwidth, multi-channel applications, the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is surely the best digital interface, even better than S/PDIF.3) Manufacturing quality inconsistency issues. I bought a pair of these cables. One of them came without the connector dust caps & the sleeve extending from the connector terminal to the cord, as shown in the product image on Amazon & Monster's website, is missing. See pix I've loaded on Amazon. Of course these issues had no impact on the performance of these digital audio cables.Background:I wanted a good quality digital audio cable to connect my Pioneer DV-610 universal DVD playerPioneer Dv610av-k Black Multi Region Code Free Hdmi Upconverting 1080p DVD Playerto a Musical Fidelity V-DACMusical Fidelity V-DAC Upsampling Digital to Analog Audio Converter. I tried a Monster Interlink Datalink 100 Coaxial digital audio cableMonster BSDC-2M Digital Coaxial Cable (2 meters)that I already had. It did the job just fine. The DAC sounded very dull & fatiguing. It had bloated bass, muffled mids & muddled highs. I felt the need to try another digital cable to see / confirm if it's actually the DAC's limitation.I saw the 1m Monster Interlink Lightspeed Reference (ILSR) Fiber Optic digital cable for as low as USD46/meter on Amazon. I bought it only b'cos of the low price & the fact that this is a Monster's Reference Toslink cable. I was really surprised at how this cable has opened up & changed the sound of the Musical Fidelity V-DAC. It now sounds very neutral & more dynamic, exactly like how I wanted / expected it to perform. See the pix that I've loaded on this product page.Toslink vs S/PDIF digital audio cable:Comparing Toslink to Coaxial digital audio cable is not easy, it's like comparing Apples to Oranges. The Toslink & Coaxial digital audio cables have their own weaknesses & strengths. The internet is full of debates on which one is better than the other. I feel there is no clear winner here. I have used S/PDIF digital audio cables to tame the brightness of certain budget systems consisting of budget DACs such as Cambridge Audio's DacMagic. I have also used this Monster ILSR Toslink cable to open up Musical Fidelity V-DAC's performance. The trick is in using the right type of digital audio cable in the right kind of system. Experimentation is the name of the game & it's all about understanding the synergy between the components.The fact that the Toslink cable is RFI / EMI free is its greatest strength. People pay hundreds / thousands of dollars on well insulated Power Cords & Interconnects only b'cos they resist RFI / EMI more effectively. Here is a digital cable that is by design immune to RFI / EMI. There is no point in buying budget Toslink cables that are made of poor quality optical fiber (plastic). In fact a cheaply made Toslink can sound far worse / inferior than budget S/PDIF & glass optical cables due to poor Refractive Index. This is what adds to jitter, it's audible & repeatable. For those on very tight budget, a decent S/PDIF or glass optical digital audio cable is the safest alternative.Conclusion:My current reference Toslink is the WireWorld Supernova 6 glass optical digital cable (see pix). It's priced at almost USD200/m. This is the best Toslink that I c'd get my hands on. What I like best about this glass Toslink is how fluid (glare free), colorless (almost real) & transparent (background details) a digital cable can get regardless of price. There is no listening fatigue whatsoever & on some days, I've had the music play nonstop for 15hours.It's unfair to directly compare the WireWorld Supernova 6 Glass Toslink with the Monster ILSR Fiber Toslink as they truly belong to different classes & are priced accordingly. If WireWorld's Supernova is First class then Monster's ILSR is Business class. Despite the price difference the Monster ILSR does a great job & sh'd be seriously considered if U are on a tight budget.Monster bashing is a favorite pastime on Amazon. I do respect other's opinion & I have myself kept / stayed away from Monster's ridiculously over priced HDMI cables. Currently cable prices of all brands are tumbling down. This is great news for budget stereophiles like me. I see as much as 50 - 75% discount on certain high-end cables such as AudioQuest & Pangea that are listed by Audio Advisor on Amazon.I have used Monster's mid-range cables in the past with good / decent results. This Monster ILSR Toslink cable was listed @ USD90/m on Monster's website early last year. I bought it from Amazon in Dec 2009 when it was priced @ 46USD/m. It was last listed on Amazon for as low as USD32/m. At this price, this is the best 'value for money' Toslink - Fiber Optic digital audio cable that one can get.Unlearn whatever you have read about digital audio cables thus far. Toslink & SPDIF do not give the same results as some people claim. In decent / good quality music systems the difference between digital cables can be quiet profound. Sometimes what can be proved theoretically just fails practically as my experiments with cables have proved. I'd say try both Toslink (Fiber or Glass) & SPDIF in U'r system & see what brings out the best in U'r system. Let what U hear in U'r system be the deciding factor & not what U read online color U'r decision. Just return the cable that does not sound impressive. U'd be surprised at what U find cos I'm quiet surprised at the results I've found trying out different cables in my budget system. This hobby is all about experimenting & playing with the synergy between different components.Just my $0.02.Brgds.
I have been using this style of earphones for 6 years of jogging/working out. Granted I buy a new pair roughly every 2 years, you cannot find anything more comfy and with the same sound quality. Don't waste your dough on anything else.
This does the basis that I was hoping for, but Radio Shack's house model is much better and cheaper.This is USB powered, which can be nice, but doesn't split and requires power (not passive). The blue LED looks cheap. The remote doesn't do enough.But it functions as a dock.
ITS WHAT I ALWAYS WANTED, I HAVE WAITED ALL MY LIFE FOR THIS AND I FINALLY GOT IT!!!.This item is just fantastic and works every time you plug it in, can you believe it!!!I'll think I'll sleep with it tonight!!!
The camcorder tapes I ordered were promptly delivered. The tape quality is very good. Great customer service by Amazon.com.
My backpack for my laptop is perfect for storing all the things I need. Especially great for traveling in airplanes
This raido is pretty good for what I paid for it .. The reception is good to fair and works well with strong signals. Weak stations and wireless health club "cardio theatre" systems are spotty. The headphones would not stay in my ears so I had to use another set I already owned. The unit has a belt clip and has changable face plates which are basicly useless. The belt clip does not hold on very tight, and the battery door can come open when using this raido while running or other jarring exercises. The digital tuner is nice and it does a good job of scanning for stations. The raido allows 10 presets and the largest button on the radio is for switching between these presets, so it is easy to tune in your favorite station by touch. The battery life is very good. I have owned the radio for 6 months now and there have been no problems or loss of performance. Buy this one if you want a decent radio for an affordable price, but spend a little more and get a little better one if you can afford it, especially if you are a runner.
These are awesome because its almost impossible to damage the cord near the phones/input which is one of the main reasons i bought em.I can have these on full blast and nobody will hear my music, HUGE plusSound goes loud but bass peaks at about 3/4 volume but this is as described. Simply reiterating that these are not for blowing out your eardrums with rock music or rap, its just for people who like louder music but don't want to disturb the peace.I love sennheiser and went through 2 pairs of skull candies before retreating back to sennheiser!
This clock radio has it all... almost. The Atomic clock synched right up, the sound is quite good, I like the &quot;Nap&quot; feature and the ability to set two alarms to two different times on each different day of the week is cool.So, I set it all up and put in my bedroom and when it got dark I realized the radio was useless to me - no matter how you set the backlighting brightness display you have to get right on top of the clock to read the display. So trying to set the nap timer or the sleep timer or change the alarm settings, after dark, becomes almost impossible. When you turn up the brightness the numerals just stay the same and the backlighting just gets brighter and glares in your face.The manual leaves a bit to be desired too and just ignores features like backup (which it seems to have because when you disconnect from power the clock continues to display and the setting are saved; I just have no idea how long and if that feature is something I can count on).Bottom line is I would surely keep the clock if I could only read it at night.... but I can't; so back it goes. Too bad.
I can't believe I never had a radio in the shower before. Trying to live without it now would be like driving without a radio.The ability to pick up TV stations is a huge plus too.
Garmin makes some of the best GPS systems out there, and this personal navigator doesn't disappoint. Simple to use and very easy to update. Only negative was one of quality control; the wrist strap and the battery door post ring broke off shortly after I began using the device. Still functions quite well.
The sound is excellent: the "Grado sound" that so many love. I found it rich and detailed with a good sound stage. I was using these with an external DAC and amp. The source material was lossless ripped/compressed using EAC.It is a shame I cannot wear these for more than twenty minutes at a time.The comfort of these cans is non-existent. These are, hands down, the most uncomfortable headphones I have ever worn. They are supposed to be "over the ear" but the pads are just not big enough. They press on the perimeter of the ear and fatigue sets in fairly soon.The pads are made from some sort of abrasive foam. They're almost dish cleaning pads. I have pads for my orbital buffer used to polish my car that are softer. I can only assume that the engineers at Grado have small ears with no nerve endings.Now, the net is full of forum posts on how to "condition" your pads or how you need to wait for "your natural oils" to "lubricate them." No. Fail. Just. No.The best part of the Grado experience is when you take the cans off and you ears start to feel better.
This little gem of a radio has the most incredible AM sensitivity of any small portable radio that I have ever owned. I often go backpacking along the NaPali Coast of Kauai, Hawaii and have tried many AM radios. The best reception I have gotten is two stations in one area and only when the sun has set. In another area I have never received any stations. With this radio I have obtained eight stations at night, two during the day in the first area and three stations at night in the second area. And while it is true that the headphones are not very good, it is simple to use your own headphones. I highly recommend this great radio if you need good reception in a fringe area.
Sooo small and just enough space for my liking. For those who don't need 10+ gigs of music on the player, this is perfect. The battery life is almost 20 hours for me and the sound quality is awesome. They even give u great earphones, the MX300. The only thing its lacking is a case, but rumor is that its to come. Go get this small gadget, i'd say its better and more practical than the other 1.5 gb players cuz of its size, features, as well as price.
I have used this in my Nikon D50 - it will hold 551 photos in normal use.It performs as expected.
I bought these a week ago, hooked one of them up to a 1000 watt amp and they don't pound, they sound like stock 6x9's. I don't know why. I can say that they aren't 1400 watts and to anyone thinking about purchasing, DON'T. spend an extra 20 or 30 dollars and get some kickers or a real name brand.!
I use this for my 35 mm film camera. I was actually quite surprised at the quality of some of the macro photos i've been able to take with this thing. I would recommend a monopod or minitripod for the full 10x shots because holding the camera steady at focus range can be difficult.The only gripe I could possibly have is that at minimal focal lengths there is some vigenetting, but on most of my photos it ended up making the shot look pretty cool anyways.I think this lense is proof that you dont necessarily have to spend the big $$$ to get good photos.
The binoculars and excellent, but a notch below the ultravid. The rangefinder is good, but from my testing against the 1200, not really better. Light flat objects can be ranged up to 1000 yards, but darker objects loose the ability to be ranged around 500 yards.
This model has many new features built in. Very compatible with hardware additions, and saves much time installing programs because it either has them already or automatically installs them without requiring a disk or re-asssignment. The price is so inexpensive, we plan to pass down this model to our children. HP offers so many re-bates on purchases, you can't go wrong. Our previous computer was a Pentium 2, and this model is faster than that! Very inexpensive, but offers much value for the dollars!
Boy, when a place like Amazon aggregates merchandise from absolutely everywhere, the universe of possibilities can get totally bewildering! Especially in the jungle of home electronics where amateurs like me, just smart enough to get my shoes on the right feet, set out to try to find something a little exotic.My challenge: I have been civilizing and rehabbing my basement for the last ten years with mostly great success. Wrestling with the question of what to do with my two basically obsolete (but still completely functional) CRT TV's, I chose to hang them from the basement ceiling, connecting each to its own receiver along with separate DVD players and a PS2. (See my previous reviewOrbital 65021 SkyClamp Ceiling Mount for 19 Inch to 27 Inch CRT Television (Black)for the "down low" on ceiling mounting CRT's.) Now the question was: HOW do I get these two independent systems to share one set of speakers?Enter the Niles Audio DPS-1, each "black box" bearing 8 input terminals (for two pair of R-L speaker wire from your two receivers) and two output pair to connect to your corresponding speakers. That's TWELVE terminals total, and yes, the tangle of speaker wire gets pretty thick rather quickly.However, the Niles DPS-1 does exactly what I want--it's simple "A-B" toggle button design allows me to switch which system I want to feed to my speakers. HOWEVER--and this is IMPORTANT--each unit handles only TWO CHANNELS of stereo. IF you want to switch a complete 5.1 array of speakers, YOU WILL NEED THREE OF THESE. (1-Front, 2-Surround (Rear), 3-Center/Sub)So I went ahead and did it; Three DPS-1 boxes stacked atop each other and suspended from a custom-designed ceiling shelf, wiring feeding in from two receivers and out from the DPS-1 units to fourPolk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)and onePolk Audio RM7 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)center. I must add that while I do have subwoofers for both systems, I still haven't worked out how to integrate them yet; because they're connected via RCA jacks to the corresponding LFE outputs on both receivers, I probably can't run these through the DPS-1 switches.However even with this caveat, the set-up as it stands works PERFECTLY. Although it's three button clicks instead of just one, I'm able to select whichever system I choose, and with both systems running simultaneously I detect no signal bleed from the non-selected system. Put simply, the DPS-1 does exactly what it was designed to do, and does it well. The boxes are a solid, sturdy sheet metal chassis with rubber feet, however because of their small size and light weight, you'll still need to support the unit with one hand while you punch the toggle button with your other. (They DO stack neatly in an application like mine.) As other reviewers have mentioned, the DPS-1 is a completely "passive" device, it simply routes your signal, with NO extra AC power or "wall wart" required.Although theoretically simple, the practical difficulties of pulling off this set up are fairly daunting. I estimate I used at least 150 feet of 14 gauge speaker wire for about a 14 x 20' space. I would guess that anyone considering such an installation doesn't need me to tell them that you MUST carefully label each wire and CONCENTRATE on maintaining matching polarity correctly when making all connections so your speakers are in phase once you're done. Think also about the aesthetics of your completed job; having spent years priming and painting all basement surfaces (YES-including the subfloor underside and floor joists) I was unwilling to slum things up by simply tacking long runs of bare speaker wire perpendicular & parallel to the ceiling joists in order to make the connections. This enormously complicated the installation, not only in trying to figure out the optimal path to install flex tube for the speaker wire runs, but also the extra COST for terminal boxes and speaker terminal platesHigh Quality Banana Binding Post Decora Style Wall Plate for 1 Speaker - Coup...5.1 Surround Sound Distribution Wall Plate 2-gang, plus cable pass through platesDataComm 45-0002-WH 2-Gang Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate (White)to properly dress & finish the job. For me this was all worth the extra cost and (considerable) headache it added to the installation. The neat, finished look definitely justifies the extra sweat, I think.I concede there are probably other units out there that can do what the Niles DPS-1 does without having to "triple up" as I did here to get five speakers toggled between two systems. However all my searching yielded ONLY the DPS-1 as the product that met my need, however imperfectly. Nevertheless, I'm VERY pleased not only that I was able to find something to route my two systems as desired, but also that they work SO well and justify my big effort to make the installation. I'm going FOUR stars only because it's a costly jury rig to re-orient the DPS-1 for a 5.1 system. However I hasten to add that I have NO complaint about the DPS-1's design or functionality! It works exactly as it's designed to, albeit for ONLY two speakers per unit. For fellow intrepid "weekend warriors" I think this is a worthy project with a big AV (and personal "I did it") payoff once accomplished!
Cool deal, quick shipping.
I bought this LCD display for $299 with $50 rebates. Final price $249. Best purchase I've ever made. This thing is so easy to set up an 8 year could do it. Picture quality is perfect. I loved it so much I purchased a second one on ebay ($211) for my other computer. You can not go wrong on this display. Only negative comment I've seen is no DVI cable. Be careful that your computer has a DVI output before you purchase a cable. The analog conection is great.
I am someone who has to have all of the new stuff, but I happen to like the idea being able to change out the music on a whim. I don't need a computer - as long as I've made several disks. It reminds me of making those millions of cassettes for my car in the 80's!!
Received shipment in a timely manner. The compatible toner works very well with the Xeroxphaser 6300. Good product for the price.
It is a nice player, and once everything is downloaded, it seems straightforward. Unfortunately, the initial set up is not totally user-friendly. This is typical of other things by Microsoft.
It works great. Only drawback is the yucky color. What more could you want for this price?I use this along with a splitter to connect my PC to my TV (42" Sony Bravia 120 Hz). I had to play with my computer settings to get everything just right, but the cable is flawless.
I am really sold on POLK Audio products.The price was seriously about $75 less than local B#ST B*Y.Sound is impecable - look at the Load Rating and specs and RMS value.Again - Very Very happy and so is my Kia Sorento which went from crappy stock to POLK!!
Horrible service. Its been ten days past the eta date and we still havent received our product. ppl like this make amazon look bad. we really need this for monday but we are still waiting. never doing business with this person again
I had this model camera in 1998. The images are stored on a 1.44 MB floppy disk (which is now extinct on all computers). I don't remember how many megapixels it is but it is probably somewhere around .2MP. The image quality is slightly below the 1st generation cell phone camera pictures although the file size on the Mavica is much smaller.I would only recommend this camera as a collectable as this is one of the very first portable consumer digital cameras available. There were other options for creating superior digital photos during that time but was with using a camcorder and a hardware input device connected to a PC.
This camera bag is Awesome. I was taking a chance when buying it because you are never sure how good a bag will be without seeing it and holding it yourself. But fortunately i was blown away by the quality of the bag. There are a lot of zippered pockets and even adjustable Velcro compartments in the main pocket to separate lenses and stuff from each other. It is not a huge bag by any means but it fits my SLR with lens, and an extra lens no problem. Also the tripod it comes with is very, very small, about four inches tall. But it works well to set up your camera, just don't think that it is a substitute for a tripod cause it is not. Anyways, great look, great adjustable shoulder strap, great construction, and great all around bag. I would highly recommend!
As soon as the conversion lens arrived, I attached the adapter ring and installed it on my Sony DCR-HC32 camcorder and put it to work.I shoot in the 16:9 video format.The images obtained using this lens were bright and clear and covered a significantly wider horizontal field than the unmodified standard lens. I am well pleased with the quality of this economically priced accessory.
I just received my wirelescontroler that I purchased on 2/8/10.the product came to me from adorama per amazon.comrecomendation. the item came with an international warranty and not a canon usa warranty. this is in efect a gray market item and one I never would have purchased from amazon had I known. The price charged is the same as the usa warranty,but means I must search for repairs if needed. I will never buy from amazon again when they are not the shipper.I also received the canon speedlite 430EX II shipped from 17th st. camera and it too has international warranty.Had I not needed them the day i received them I would hav returned them that day.
I have this camera since a few years now. The only problem is that you need to use regular batteries for it. Besides that it's perfect. I've made super crisp pictures, been able to take some of my aquarium fish, with amazing results. The pictures look like in a magazine! Really great.Plus this camera has enough funtions for everyone and is very easy to handle. There are no miniature buttons, wher you could press two instead of the one targeted for, the screen is big enough to really see instantly if your picture is good or not and you can even record videos with it depending on the size of your SD card.Can be connected to a cumputer via USB port and has not only a digital but also optical zoom. All together 12x zoom.
I like this lens - even though I don't find myself using it as much as I did for awhile. My Nikon 18-200VR has replaced the usefulness of this lens, especially since upgrading to the D200 where the 10 megapixels allow you to zoom to the 200 point and then crop. Still, this is a solid lens, it has a nice size and weight, and the focal range is terrific. No problems noted at either the 28 or 300 focal points, but sharpest image is between 100 and 200. Slight corner fringing at 300, but similar to that of the Nikkor 70-300, so I can't really complain. A good lens at a fantastic price. This hasn't caught on as much with Nikon users as it seems to have gone over like wildfire with the Canon crowd. Recommended.
Poor product. It did stop working after 7 months of use.Piece of advice: don't buy it. It has three years warranty but there is a catch, You pay Microsoft $35 to access their customer support.
I really liked the product. I am using on my 2012 for expedtion. I have located it on top of my dash board withvelcro. I powers my GPS, Radar detector and my custom dash board blue LED lights. I am very happy.
This is an excellent bluetooth adapter and I have used it to connect via a Jabra BT8010 headset for skype and listen to music. it works great. I can roam around in my 2 floor home and it does not lost the connection.Only bad thing about the product is that the software which comes with CD is outdated and does not contain hand free bluetooth profile. One need to download it from the manufacturer website.Highly recommended to person without a good bluetooth in his/her laptop.
Its a cable that either works or does not work. For that reason my rating would be either 1 or 5. It didn't work, so here goes the 1.
I purchased this camera bag because its size specifications were comparable to my camera. Camera still didn't fit into bag as I had desired. This bag has a funky zipper top that seems awkard when using. I was expecting zipper and velcro options on camera opening.
I've had this product for about six months now. I've used them primarily for air travel. I generally use the included optional foam tips, while my wife uses the standard tips. It's generally a comfort issue - it's hard to predict which will be more comfortable for you, but both tips provide isolation comparable to top-notch earplugs.The sound quality is excellent - when I listen to music using these I notice elements of familiar songs that I have never heard before. And as I said, the isolation is great - I've used these as earplugs on the plane when not plugged into anything. No matter how much Bose spends on marketing, the simple reality is that "active" noise cancelling is far less effective than the passive noise blocking provided by in-ear phones such as these, and the noise cancelling hurts sound quality, too.The big difference between these and the other etymotic phones in this price range is that these are much easier to drive (i.e. get high volume output) using low power devices. My wife and I will often watch a DVD on her laptop during flights, and despite splitting the signal from a single headphone jack, we rarely have the volume up to half. I would strongly recommend the 6i's over the 6's if you intend to use them for portable use without a headphone amplifier.I'm not sure why others have had trouble taking these in and out. I can only assume they have narrower or deeper ear canals than I do. I have had little difficulty getting them in and out, or in getting a good seal. They do sometimes become uncomfortable (irritate my ear canal) if I am taking them on and off a lot, but this is more or less the same with any earplug. Also, I don't recommend using these if you are exercizing or moving around where ther are cars. I still use some standard earbuds when I go jogging.
I had big huge description on what was so wonderful about the A95 then I realized I was just repeating what all the other reviews were saying about this camera. Here something different I can add....I bought and return 4 different digital cameras before I got the powershot A95. The Reason I went through so many digital cameras was because I own a SLR Canon EOS Rebel (I paid $500 for it 8 yrs ago) I absolutely Love my Rebel all my picture come out beautifully clear and I'm Never disappointed but it's not digital. I was so stuck on my rebel that when I used the Kodak, Minolta, Nikon & HP digital cameras (in same price range as canon) they just didn't measure up to my Rebels different setting & photo quality and that is why I would return them!!!Finally I realized I need to try a canon digital and pick the powershot A95 (because of it's small size). I LOVE this camera you won't see me returning it!!! What I like the most about this digital over the others I've owned is that it has all the setting my rebel has, Plus 8 more setting my rebel doesn't.****For those who have used a Rebel before, if you haven't it's not as hard to use as it sounds below****With my Rebel to get a better blur free photo of my kids moving, I usually had to set the aperture myself, then adjust the ISO then set the filtration (which you can also do on powershot A95) But with the A95 you just set your dial to SCN then pick "kids & pet" & it does all the work for you, the picture will come out Blur free every time & you won't have to mess with any apertures, ISO or anything. It also has "indoor" setting, if you have a Bright lamp on (like 4-- 100watt bulb fan light) on in the house you can turn the Flash OFF (trust me turn it off and you won't have to worry about red eye either) and the indoor setting will make your picture come out like you used a flash, it's better then Auto setting!!!I agree with the others reviews that the powershot A95 does get red eye sometime (just like you will with any digital with a Built in flash). Here is a tip to keep in mind, the ONLY way to guarantee zero red eye in every picture is you'll need to buy a Digital with an -------Attachable flash------- (means you can take the flash off the camera) attachable flashes have more power, more light and better reflection against red eye but those type of digital cost about $1,400+ !!! For under $300 for powershot A95 you won't be disappointed.
I own two different sizes of Pelican micro-cases. They are well made and seemingly indestructible. When you need a case that will last while taking a beating out in the field I have found no better case than Pelican.
This product was pictured with the Panasonic cordless Digital phone system which I purchased at the same time, but this headset cannot be plugged into the phone. It does not fit.I am returning it.
Purchased it on Amazon, worked right out of the box, used it extensively in NY, Washington, always took me to the destination (was it the best way to get there?? not sure as it was my first time driving to these places, but like i said always got us to the destination). Used it to drive to Toronto, it did take a lot of state routes instead of the Interstate not sure why, however have been using it extensively and love it, no more maps and stopping to ask directions.
In a short amount of time working with Sonicwalls, I discovered quite a few issues. I do not recommend Sonicwall as a result. Perhaps the CONS below won't affect you, but at least be aware of them.PROS:Small form factor for UTMCONS:Horrible customer service (outsourced to India, unless you are certified)Long wait for customer serviceDynamic DNS client bug that has yet to be resolved (see below)No DNS proxy intelligence for Split-Brain/Split horizon setupVery weak DHCP server options, only basicsPoor documentationCustomer Service: First off, understand that level 1 is outsourced to India. I tried opening an incident via their web interface, and after several days without progress, I decided to call. The customer service number I dialed put me on hold right after selecting Tech Support. At some point (30 minutes later) an individual answered, and collected my details, and put me back on hold. About an hour later, the system forced me to leave a message and hung-up. I tried this several times, until I finally did get through to tech support. Now the first person that answers the phone and collects details (to help route the call), fails (or they lack the mechanism) to notify the final tech-support person, so you must repeat the details of your case (I mean seriously, is it terribly difficult to relay such details?). The VOICE quality(of the call) is terrible, I imagine they are using VOIP to backhaul calls to India, and using high compression, bandwidth saving techniques which result in low quality (I specialize in VOIP, and I know what they do to save money). This makes life rather difficult when already dealing with heavily accented/overly polite tech support in India.The Dynamic DNS bug is quite simple. If you are getting the Enhanced O/S with the hopes of using dual ISP links (active/passive) and plan to use Dynamic DNS to maintain a simple hostname to dynamic ip mapping, you are out of luck. Dynamic DNS client on the Sonicwall is BOUND to the Primary WAN interface (how stupid is that?).They don't support Split Brain (aka Split horizon) DNS, in fact their DNS capabilities are non-existent. The other major players in this field support this, why not Sonicwall?DHCP - Where to begin? Its featureless, as weak as you can get it. It supports (options) DNS, WINS, Gateway, and a "callmanager" option. Thats it.Poor documentation: I was trying to tunnel all my VPN traffic (both inbound to lan, and internet). Getting this done was difficult, because of non-existent documentation on the subject. You need to add some special NAT rules to support this, but NOWHERE is this indicated.I tried communicating my disappointments to my Sonicwall sales rep, but it seems he can't "do anything about it". Sonicwall does not listen to customers (or at least in my size of business) - simply out of touch. I strongly recommend you consider another vendor (perhaps one of the top 2), as Sonicwall is out of touch with customers, and have a weak offering overall.
I ordered this cable for my uncle so he can connect his laptop to his TV. He couldn't believe me when i told him it was going to cost less than $10 to get a good quality 25 ft cable! When it finally arrived I immediately took it to his house. The expression on his face when i connected the laptop to the TV was priceless lol. He was expecting a really old cheap cable for its price but he was definitively proved wrong! I'm going to order one soon for myself. I would recommend this product to everyone!
Sennheiser HD201 Lightweight Over-Ear Binaural Headphonesi sometimes listen to music when others in the house are asleep.the solution of course is to use headphones.here i was faced with 2 challenges.#1i did not want to pay a lot of money & #2 i didn`t know how good of a sound i could get from headphones. i have a set of high quality polk-audio speakers that i have had for a number of years & i have listened to some pretty impressive stereo set ups. so i logged into my favorite candy store(amazon) & started searching. the name sennheiser caught my attention & the price was less than expected. i was dubious but decided to try them. out of the box they appeared to be of decent construction, the onle downside being a fragile looking chord.now to the second test. i put them own& tuned in roy orberson. ol roy came in loud & clear & you knew instantly who you were listening to. separation & clarity were well beyond my expectations but the big thing was this, the sound, it wasn`t like it was coming out of a tunnel. the sound was there & it was big. up front & genuinely good sound.i treat most of my purchases gentley & expect to get good service
I used this plug to connect an old IBM keyboard into my keyboard, but when I did, it froze the whole computer. I tried several times and it was the same thing every time. Maybe I'm just doing something wrong. Regardless, it's hard to complain. The product was inexpensive and it was sort of crazy to think a keyboard as old as the one I tried using would work. If you're absolutely desperate to use an old keyboard or don't mind spending a few bucks to experiment, you might as well try. There wasn't any permanent damage to my computer as far as I can tell so why not?
It took a while to get set up, but once I got it working things worked great... for about an hour. Then it overheated. First the sound went to crap. And then the wireless reception went to zero. I returned it to Fry's, anticipating that I would pick up a replacement, but I noticed the shelf was full of returned/repackaged units. Gotta love Fry's reselling faulty items. Don't bother.
I've owned this for a couple of years now. It folds up well and makes using my laptop much more comfortable for very long periods of time. I highly recommend it.
This iPod speaker dock is wonderful. It has a great sound and is such a nice size. I highly recommend it.
I had originally gotten a TomTom Go 720, which I thought to be a great piece of equipment. The only problem being, that it's Bluetooth function wouldn't work with my CDMA Sprint phone. So, I returned it for the Garmin nuvi 660. The FM transmitter is decent. The Bluetooth function is exceptional. The mic/speaker works great, and the mapping software is pretty decentAlso, I was able to get quick satellite fixes from within my house (10-15' from the windows)Pros:*Car mount allows for one step installation. Power is delivered through the mount, therefore no need to detach from mount and unplug several cables, everytime you get in and out of the car.*Turns on/off with car power.*Bright screen for good sunlight read-ability.*GPS function can be turned on/off to save battery usage.*Bluetooth/speaker phone is crystal clear.Cons:*Menus not very intuitive. (TomTom interface wins here)*Processing speed should have been a little faster. Mapping feature a little jerky.*Clunky antenna must be flipped out for GPS usage. Not ideal for shoving in a pocket.*Text-to-Voice feature needs improvement. Hard to understand. I end up just looking at the screen to read to directions.Hardware winner: Garmin nuvi 660 - Pops in and out of car easily.Software winner: TomTom Go 720 - Intuitive menus run seamlessly. (If my phone would have worked with the TomTom, I would have kept it.)
This is exactly what I was looking for. It takes better videos than my digi-cam. It is a favorable trade-off between quality and ease of use. It does a better than average job in low light but as you probably know low-light is a challenge for digital cameras.Here are a few things I haven't seen mentioned. First, there is no tripod mount at the bottom. It has a wrist strap for carrying but you will have rig to something if you want a stable mount for the cam. Another thing, it takes still photos--when you look at the folder containing the avi files there is a jpg which (I believe) corresponds with the first frame. The still photo is usable but low-res and probably not suitable for printing. The still photo also has exposure info (exif) though it is mostly technical. But, I like that in a pinch you can take a video and the first frame is a still. The software is kind of blackbox like. For one thing, it does not appear to let the user configure where he/she wants to save the video files. Instead, the files are saved under the Documents and Settings. But the software is easy to use. Also, you will probably want to use a USB extension cable.The cam is elegant in its simplicity and like everyone says you can take a video within a couple of minutes of cutting thru the hard plastic wrap. It appears that they beat their competition to the market--no one else offers this winning combination. I am curious to see if there are some interesting hacks for this camera in the near future.
These have all the looks but no sound quality to back it up. Horrible. My kids Skullz headphones sound better for half the price.
easy controls, good option like a playlist, shuffle, and repeat tracks. descent bass boost capability. slick model. overall good value for money
This little speaker is great for traveling. It's small, convenient and light-weight. Although I wouldn't say it's good for very critical ears, I would highly recommend it to anyone who just wants to have their own music while on the road.
I purchased this computer in July, and on December 5th the hard drive broke. It will not mount and makes grinding and clattering noises. I have lost data. This is not a quality product. I am now returning it to Sony (event#E26545346). I thought Sony made quality products and I paid a premium for their notebook compared to other notebooks and look at what I get. I am very unhappy. I wonder if this is more than just an isolated incident. I will never buy a Sony product again and do everything I can to stop others from buying Sony's products.So if you like your hard drive unexpectingly crashing and like to lose data then go ahead and roll the dice and buy this computer.
======Edit 2008/11/23 - I have seen the light! Forget about these and check out the Panasonic RP-HC500s:http://www.amazon.com/review/R1WSQC8ISUVNI7/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm======These headphones are absolutely heartbreaking. Why? Because they sound amazing, but I'm going to have to return them due to the insane sound leakage.I'll say it again: they sound amazing. Clear sound, great bass. With no music, the noise-canceling works great. With music, it still works great, but it does two things to your music: it drops the bass almost completely out and significantly cranks up the volume. If you're listening to music at a good volume with the noise-canceling off, then switching NC on will result in a painful jolt of harsh treble to your ears.But I could live with that, only because they sound so great with the NC off. What I cannot live with, though, is the ridiculous sound leakage that comes out of them. With the noise-canceling off, and the music playing at a reasonable volume, and the cups pressed tightly together, you can easily identify the song playing. Easily. But what's worse, is that when you switch the NC on, the sound leakage increases (and not just proportionately with the volume increase that I mentioned earlier). Nay, with NC on, and the music adjusted to the same reasonable volume, and the cans securely wrapped around your ears, someone sitting next to you will be able to understand every word of a song they've never even heard before. It is truly that loud.And for me, that's a deal-breaker. An awful, terrible, heartbreaking deal-breaker.
I live in a 2 story house and a router in 1 of the bedrooms - I add the expander downstairs on the opposite side to my router - it basically expands the strength to the entire 1st floor so I can browse either out in my backyard or kitchen while I'm munching on cookies. Product took about 10 minutes to setup and runs fine - just make sure you have the latest firmware.People who couldn't get it working: please be patient, as it takes a little time to get it up and running if you're not computer savvy, but it WILL work! This is the most useful product besides my Linksy WRT54GS w/Speedbooster router!
Love it, love it, love it. No problems whatsoever. My daughter set the whole thing up in minutes. No problems with the fax, copier or scanner.
It was misrepresented or unclear when I ordered it. I thought it would play MP3s on CD like some of the other CD players. It is solely a CD player with a digital FM/AM tuner. Not a bad product, just not the functionality I expected.
I purchased this unit to be able to play my old tapes, and it replaced a very similar Sony unit that gave me many years of service. I am very pleased with the unit, and expect it to also operate for many years. The only problem - the first one arrived defective, and had to be replaced.
Very good price for this memory. Plus ocz is a brand ive always used. Great buy.
I got these headphones when the earphones that came with my iPod inexplicably died after 2 months of light use. Although I was irritated that I had to buy them in the first place, I ended up liking my new headphones a lot better than the old ones. They stay in my ears better and they are considerably more comfortable than the standard iPod issue. They also sound quite good and have a nice range. There are certainly better earphones available on the market but these Sonys are really quite good for the price (and size). I haven't tried them on an airplane yet but I'm looking forward to it. My old earphones were terrible on planes because I had to turn the volume up so high to hear anything I thought I might deafen myself. I expect these to be much better on planes because they block out ambient noises extremely effectively. They actually might be almost too good at blocking ambient noise since I can't hear my boss knocking on my office door when I'm using them. The chord does look pretty flimsy and I can see why it may not stand up to much abuse. However, I took the advice given in "gymkata's" review and I use the tin box from a pack of Altoids chewing gum to store the headphones in and my chord has survived its first month without incident.
I needed the player to play PAL DVDs from Europe and this player handels the task perfect. It looks good too and seems much more durable desigh than Apex models in this category. If you need to find about features not stated in the manual or in the official description, just do the search for the CH-DVD 500 on the net.
We got this armband right away within a few days. Its really tight and its hard to get the Sansa in and out of it. Also after using it for a few weeks my husband noticed that it started to pull apart at the edges. Its okay but I wouldn't recommend it for the money.
Well, this is the first time in many Amazon purchases that I've had to write a negative review. I'm also surprised I'm writing about a Logitech product - I've always been happy with them, including my last wireless USB laser mouse (which I plan on keeping now!)The keyboard lag and mouse lag are noticeable and I think the key may be in how close you are to the receiver. I was unable to get the unit to work at all over 8 feet away (distance from my big screen to the couch). I have to sit on the floor with the receiver pulled as far out of my entertainment center as it can go, so overall distance is now &lt;5 feet and it seems to work most of the time. The closer the better.So if you are using this for getting rid of clutter on your computer desk its probably OK, but for my desired setup it isn't very convenient.
It is a heck of a backpack for cameras considering the price which was real inexpensive.
I have bought several of these and it was a good price. What it doesn't mention is that the plug is flat to fit behind dressers, etc, which is very convenient.
4 Stars only because I don't have anything else tocompare it to.All I know is that it works on my PowerMac G4.Currently I am receiving and using a signal that isbeing broadcast from across the street (but I have mydesktop sitting on a desk by a window to achieve this).Reception wasn't as good when the computer was sittingon the floor.
Product did not work for me in my home. Seller was very reasonable and I was able to get a refund. Thanks! :) AAA+++
This item has a somewhat snug fit. Can't really velcro the closure all the way. Very nice item overall though.
I was very appreciative that the seller packaged this so securely and sent it so quickly. It makes my CD's sound much better than the system I gave away because it was crackly sounding.
If you're looking for high-end stereo sound, this is not it. It does have good sound, great portablity and a great price.
Used this in my 2001 Honda Civic LX Sedan. Works great! Metra never lets me down. The wire diagram (showing which color wires for what) printed on the back of the packaging is great too!
I was very happy to fine this produce. This was a great price and I got it fast.I would recomend this to anyone.
This is one of three quite different installation kits that an Amazon search says fits the 1994 Geo Metro. This appears to be the only one that will work. See my review for the Metra 99-2009, and always check with the manufacturer before ordering any kind of adapter.
Used this product twice both times in 45 minute wash cycles and the motor fried, poorly designed back panel that easily allows water/condensation inside to open electronics, litterally was smoking after 2 45 minute washes...terrible product
I use an mp3 player for exercising at a fitness center, where the ambient noise level is high. Most earbuds that I have tried have had too low a maximum volume. Recently, I have been using a pair of earbuds (supplied with my player) that had good quality sound and higher-than-average volume. However, these advantages were cancelled out by but poor placement in the ear, resulting in serious reduction of volume and degradement of sound quality.Frustrated, I decided to try to find good in-canal earbuds, settling on the Sony EX81LP earphones. However, I was disappointed upon receiving them to discover that their maximum volume was not nearly as high as that of the earbuds I had been using and that the basses were unusually weak, giving the sound an unattractively brassy quality. I found the over-the-ear frames cumbersome to put on. I also found that they detracted from my ability to keep the buds in the ear canal, since they were inflexible and forced the buds to enter the ear at the wrong angle. As a result, I was unable to keep a tight enough fit to block the ambient noise of the gym. To top it all off, after just two weeks the right earpiece lost most of its volume, rendering the earbuds useless.(After more research I ordered and received a pair of V-Moda Bass-Freq earbudsV-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds - Bling Bling Black. Finally I had found what I was looking for -- high enough maximum volume for my needs, earbuds that fit neatly in my ear canals and stay there and a really rich sound spectrum, including, as the name implies, a satisfying bass level.)
I've got this digital Camera by Kodak, the problem is the ink runs outvery easily, and left with more printer paper, this Camera and the easy share printer dock has given me nothing but headaches, I recently took the camera and the dock back to Best Buy, to have the printer dock fixed.Had I known this digital camera and printer dock were problematic, I'd have stayed with my old 35mm Minolta Talker circa 1980.
This product was perfect for me, at a very nice price. I needed a power strip to organize the cords and plugs for the kitchen appliances on my counter. This strip had sufficient plugs; it is sturdily built (I did not want a long cord); and, the price was right. It also has two features which I find particularly useful: (1) It has a built in 15 amp circuit breaker. The main circuit that has my appliances on it is 15 amps, and it serves both the kitchen outlets as well as the circuits in my den that my computer and peripherals are plugged into. I had problems if I (stupidly) ran both the coffee pot and the toaster, plus the microwave, which would trip the main circuit breaker and knock out both the kitchen appliances and all my computer equipment (requiring a trip to the box in the basement). Hopefully, the built in circuit breaker in the power strip will "trip" before the main circuit breaker "trips," allowing the computer and peripherals to continue running even if the appliances don't (i.e., just reset the strip instead of the main circuit breaker); and (2) The plugs are situated sideways for grounded plugs. This provides flexibility if you have devices with AC/DC converters or other "bulky" plugs. You don't lose lose access to plugs by covering them up.I would say this is an excellent product, at a very good price, and I would recommend it.
I had this same battery for the past 3 years on my 6 year old phone. When the old one didn't hold enough charge, I just ordered the exact same replacement. Its been working flawlessly since I installed this new battery.
I was told that Kingston or Corsair is normally a good product when ordering memory modules, so i tried it. I am not disappointed. In fact i would order another one of these just to make my laptop a 2GB.
I saw that case on someone else's laptop, and thought it'd be the best thing to protect the computer from getting dirty, from scratches. It's actually the best product I have seen around to do that, but unfortunately even at such a high price as $40, it's been constructed cheaply. Here you are the 2 major problems I have found:- The case is basically 2-3mm (millimeter) thick and cover almost all the outside of the laptop. It comes in 2 pieces one for the bottom and one for the top (the screen). The bottom comes comes around in the back where the hinge is, but stops to enable the opening of the computer. The screen opening depends on the gap b/w the screen and the bottom part of the computer. That speck case reduces the gap, meaning it reduces the opening of the screen. This is very incovenient when using your laptop while lounging with your laptop on your lap... one of the reasons why you might have a laptop, is to be able to use it everywhere you want. This is clearly a problem and worries me as over time this could potentially add too much pressure on the hinge. I hope a better design will come with this.- The construction problem, comes also from the hinge area. The same part where the screen extreme bottom-left & bottom-right side hit the bottom part of the speck case. But this time it happens when opening the computer, the screen part of the case catches on the bottom part pushing it down to the point where it could break. This again poses a problem on the computer hinge itself, adding too much pressure on a very sensitive part of a very expensive computer.I hope others won't have that problem, but I will be reporting this to speck. Hopefully they can improve the design for what in the first place is a very good idea.
As far as I could determine, the only slot that worked on this piece of junk was the USB port. I only have SD and CF media cards, but the device wouldn't recognize either of those. There are indicator lights for each slot, and when I would plug the card in, the light would go on, but Windows XP never recognized the card. No drives appear in My Computer and there's nothing in Device Manager. I might have figured it was just a defective unit, but the drive seems poorly manufactured. For $18 I would have expected better quality. The CF slot was practically unusable, as the opening is too wide and it was challenging to get the card lined up with the pins. Everything about this device stinks of cheap manufacturing. I repackaged mine and returned it to Amazon for a refund. My advice: stay away.
The Polaroid one step 600 is a very handy camera to have. I used mine for several years in youth work because you can give a picture to the student right away.I also used it for picture taking when my friends and I went to the top of Pikes Peak. It held up well from the hot sun at the base to the cold and snow at the top.It was so fun and exciting to have the picture pop out and then you would flap it as it slowly turned from white to the image you had just taken.Even though Polaroid has now discontinued making the camera and film I still have mine.
I have to disagree with the reviewer Stafford Hunter. The player has several recording speeds (similar to VHS). If you record on the lowest compression speed, then yes you will only get and hour and a half of recording time. But if you change the setting to record on the highest compression speed (Hi-LP) then you can get about 30 hrs or so of recording time onto a 1 gig disk. I've had my Sony MZ-RH10 for almost a year now, and I've recorded lots of rehearsals, concerts, and have burned many CDs from the recordings! I love it! The clarity of sound this recorder gives is much better than other recording devices I've used in the past. It's an excellent device for musicians to use and I highly recommend it!!
This is a great point and shoot camera. Great photos. Only negative is when light is shining on the lens at a certain angle you get blue streaks off the lens and have to adjust to get rid of.
I've tested and read about them all and the Samsung, overall is the best out there. The transferring of DVD movies and television can be a little difficult. For individuals that are somewhat computer savy, it should not be a major obstacle. I have downloaded everything on it. Pictures, movies, television and music. I transfered my whole CD collection which consists of 400 CD's and I have yet to fill up the memory space. If I had to pick a flaw about this media player, it would have to be to battery life which is a little limited. That;'s most due to it's small and sleek design. On the go, this player can fit right in your back pocket. A must get, you will not be disappointed!!!!
I printed about 4 documents before this printer only began printing every third line. Avoid.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000Z6JJG/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleThis is my 2nd Salad shooter ~ I wore out the first one after 12 years. I use it daily it seems. It is so much easier than the large processors . I grate my own cheese combinations pepper jack cheese , sharp cheddar ) I placed the order and had it within 5 days. I'm thrilled to have another one. I could not find any in the stores and love the convenience of online purchasing
I used this card in my Canon VIXIA HF200. It worked great while it lasted, which was less 2 hours of shooting over a 2 week period. Unfortunately, I lost the majority of the footage that I shot of my newborn that I will never be able to get back. I'm sorry that I didn't look at the review breakdown on this product. Although its rated quite high overall, there's tons of 1 star reviews. Don't risk your memories on this card!
I think this is great. It is so easy to connect and download the photos. I gave it to my daughter as a gift - she is 11 and loves it. She shows all of her friends her 60 flashing photos!! I am going to give it as gifts to other people too. I think for the money ($20) it is a great little gift for someone who likes cool gadgets and/or likes pictures. It's like a miniature digital photo frame. The only cons are that the battery runs out after it is on for 4 hours, the pictures could be clearer. But neither of these things bother my daughter!
The unit is really nice, well constructed and performs very well.The only problem is when viewing the TV mode, it is true, you cannot correct/lower/adjust the color saturation. You can do this when on the computer (PC mode) and are watching TV through the PIP mode. The sound is good, the connections are good, the clearity is fine, and there is little &quot;poor response&quot; due to the fast processing of information. There is a nice remote, instructions and easy to use buttons on the front of the panel.The built in swivel base adjusts both side to side and up and down. There is S-Video connections, Composite, DVI inputs as well as PC connection. This is an HD READY system and accepts all other types of inputs such as DVD, VCR, Camcorder.This product is limited in availability presently but for the money and overall quality, this is a winner.
maybe i'm the defective one, but it took like 20 minutes for me to figure out how to open it.instructions for y'all's reference:rather than pressing straight up on the tab, press inward, toward the palm pilot.
Shure has always been highly rated in the "microphone arena" and this microphone is just more proof why it should remain so. If you are looking for something for personal use, or small venues I would highly recommend this product. Nothing played, sang or spoken through this microphone comes out sounding "muddy." It was an excellent deal and exactly what I was looking for.
I love the sound these little ear buds put out. But they are so fragile. This was my second pair. Short out after three weeks. I admit I used them every work day. But come on. I didn't realize that If I bought these headphones I would have to go inside my plastic bubble to use them.
I have a Windows XP operating system and wanted an all-in-one that truly did all it said it would. This definitely does. I am happy with the print quality, scanning feature, and copier feature. It is extremely convenient and serves its purpose.
I bought this product to mount in a motorcycle helmet. It was easy to take apart and works great. Now I can jam to tunes with quality sound including decent bass response. I paired it to a Scala Rider G4.
I bought this mount as it was with a rebate for the TV that Amazon had on sale. I figured for the price of the TV and the free with rebate deal it was a good deal. All in all, free is a good deal, but whoa.....what a pain in the neck to intall! If you have standard sized beams in your house get ready for the fight of your life to install this thing. We had to break the rings off on the ends that hold the bars in place in order for it to fit a 16in beam, the size it came was 19in. Once installed on the wall it is a good tight fit, trust me your TV isn't moving.
My wife unexpectedly purchased this unit for X-mas. I was not quite sure how it would fare. For the most part HK nailed it, my friend has a magellan that he's constantly having problems with and half the time when we're on road trips it is useless (always searching for signal or freezes). I've been using this unit constantly since unwrapping it just to see how accurate it is and low and behold it has not dropped the ball. The only complaint I have albeit a small one is when you get close to your destination it says arrived even though you can be about a 25 to 50 feet away. Mounting is a cinch, I definately recommend this unit.-Justin
This gadget is not very easy to use. Since I used Quicktionary (which has similar handling) before, it was much easier for me. If you are new to it and try it only a few times, you won't be able to get the best results. Technique makes all the difference here. Ideally, you should try it for a few days, patiently following the instructions. Besides that, I had previous OCR experience, meaning that after many tries to recognize pages of text using Optical Character Recognition software, I was somewhat used to reviewing and correcting many errors in it, but still preferred to do it instead of typing (many people don't). So when I get a good amount of errors to be corrected later in my computer, after the transfer, I am somewhat resigned. Do not expect miracles (not yet). But I have to tell you I am really happy with this product. I read a lot and I always felt the need to have summaries or notes from what I read. But I don't like to write, make notes or highlight sentences on my books, and I am not patient enough to write a summary after I have read it. I tried to do recorded summaries on tape, but I didn't like it either. Eventually, this is the best solution. If I like a sentence, I copy it, even if I am lying down in my bed. After reading a few pages, I download the text to my computer and, sure, I have to make a lot of corrections, but I haven't missed the main points and haven't destroyed my book. It works for me. Cons: hard to access characters to make corrections and/or type, it keeps scanning while you make corrections in text, you can't change the scanning idiom in the middle of a text (although it still reasonably recognizes other languages than the initially selected).
I was a little apprehensive after reading a handful of 1-star reviews. People commented on how it had the wrong plug for the U.K. I did not find this to be an issue for me since I ordered the right one. Too small? It's a 6 cup percolator so if you need more coffee buy a bigger one. Again, not an issue for me. Grinds in your coffee? Ah, you must be a drip coffee user. yes, drip coffee makers let no grinds slip thru, percolators let a few grinds thru, while a French Press lets many grinds thru. Fear not the coffee bean. Think of them as "flavour crystals." Don't use disc filters since they're pretty useless. I'm using a #2 filter and force a hole thru the bottom of the filter. It's just big enough to come up along the sides. It's not as perfect as a total wrap-around filter but I do not fear the coffee bean.Weak coffee? I think not. I used the same amount of coffee as I was using in my French Press and it's perfect. I'm brewing some quality Dutch coffee and find it to be hot, full of body, and delicious; not weak at all. I've added a mechanical timerSylvania SA105 15 Amp Table Top Lamp Timerto turn the pot on in the morning so it's ready before I wake up. Is it built like a tank? Not really, but I don't think it's poor quality either. I think it's not the last coffee maker I'll buy but it seems so much better than the new Farberware Superfast. This Presto maker is half the wattage too, at 500 watts rather than 1000. A full pot takes me between 9 and 10 minutes with the water at room temperature.Will it rust and fall apart? Time will tell. If it quits working, I'm buying this same model. There aren't many small percolators on the market these days, probably because of people whining about a tiny spec of coffee grinds. This is one of the best available. I can't stand drip coffee which scalds the water and ruins the flavour. I'm happy I found this model.Edit 1/30/2012 - ah, after a few weeks I needed to knock a star off. It does indeed make occasionally less than desired strength coffee. I would not call it "weak" but it does seem a bit on the "less bold" side. The problem with these automatic makers is there is no strength selection. I seem to remember years ago a slider bar for strength on the base of the pot. I am now experimenting with a stove-top percolator for better control.
I got this for use with a Canon XHA1. These are among the last prosumer HD cameras to use tapes, so a digital recorder seemed efficient. It has greatly increased the efficiency of my workflow, the file formats work like a charm in Premiere, and its light and portable.While newer sd card based cameras make it unnessecary, if you are like me and using a tape based camera, be it DV or HDV, this little gadget is the bomb. Plus, you get a slightly better picture when you skip the tape step.
it was very good product and ilove it because i like the mini dvd camcorder it is very highy qualePanasonic PV-GS250 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoomty
I received this on time and is working better than the battery that came with my laptop.
Does not work on apple products which is why I purchased but it does work on other products, but I don't own any. The description should mention it.
cable actually works, unlike other bootleg cables out there on the market. well packaged and boxwave successfully cracked the authentication chip .
They work the way they're suppose to and they are good quality at a good price.
I owned a pair of these. Comfortable (once you figure out your size) and good sound. What's not to like ? The wires are very thin. And how do you store the unit. Well most people, including me, wrap the wires up. In my case, around my iPod. Bad idea. Eventually the unit will stop working. Etymotic replaced mine. It happened again, eventually. The wires are really thin. Did I mention that ? But when you look around there isn't much competition in this price range for this quality of sound and comfort. So when I lost them I bought them again.
I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS AND SO FAR SO GOOD SHE LOVES IT, WE ALSO TRIED IT IN OUR CAR AND IT SOUNDED GREAT.
I am sure this is the best GPS available and it is very user-friendly but I would recommend against it if you live in the Bay Area - including San Francisco. I lose my signal many times each day - always in random areas and even with the extra antenna (that I had to purchase at an additional cost) I have just as many lost sattelite connections.
As someone else mentioned the paint does peel in some spots after the first fire but I have mine placed within a stone fire pit enclosure with red stone surrounding it so you can hardly see it. the mesh cover is cheaply made but I really don't use it. grill function is nice. Overall a pretty good fire pit for the money.
This is the worst waste of money you can get for your iPod. It doesn't work with digital radios that have automatic tracking systems, such as those built in Fords. It works fine on my Alarm clock/radio, but why use that when I have my computer on the other side of the room? If you're going to be staying in a hotel room, or otherwise staying somewhere away from your computer for a long time, you're better off just getting normal computer speakers. They plug into the headphone jack and run off the iPod's power. Not as portable, but they certainly work better.
I am very happy with the system and it has provided us with reliable 24 hour service that we could not otherwise afford. It gives us peace of mind and security in knowing that help is always available if needed.
Too bad Amazon didn't list all the features this camera has. It has lot more than the regular Stylus 35mm-80mm which is one of the best compact cameras. For those who wonder why this costs more!! Here are the reasons why this is lot better value than the regular 35mm-80mm Stylus.1. Features the world's first Visual Confirmation Finder - press the shutter button and the viewfinder momentarily darkens to confirm the picture was taken. This unique SLR-like innovation is great in noisy environments.2. At any point on the roll, you can easily switch to panoramic mode.3. The six-mode variable power flash system reduces red eye, fills in shadows, improves night scenes and softens glare during close-ups.4. Quartz date back.5. Deluxe package includes leather case and lithium battery and comes in a nice Blue Package that looks great for offering as gift or to store the camera.
I began buying recordable DVDs last year (2009) when I got a Phillips DVDR-3505 DVD recorder. Testing different brands, I started with 3-packs of Maxell DVD-R discs, since they were cheap and came in cool colors. As I found myself using the DVD recorder unit more and more to make DVD copies of my VHS library, I needed larger quantities of discs, and thought a 25-disc pack of Maxell DVD+R discs was a great buy. Unfortunately, only the first 13 discs worked properly, all of the rest would not record at all - the unit would try to load them and either lock up or just stop, and say "cannot record on this disk". Figuring this was an isolated problem, I bought a brand new package of 15 Maxell DVD+R blanks. NOT A SINGLE ONE WORKED! I tried each one, and they were all no good. I promptly returned them for refund (thanks Walgreens), and got a package of Sony DVD+R discs instead - and they are working perfectly despite costing 1/2 as much as the Maxells. I can only say I was originally happy with the Maxell discs, but if they don't get this quality control issue sorted out they will lose a lot of customers. They have surely lost me as one.PS - there is no reason the Maxell DVD+R discs shouldn't work with the Phillips DVD recorder, they are specifically mentioned on the compatibility list for the unit.
Isn't that all you need to know? It's cheap and it works. I use it to split my single subwoofer output into my dual input into my sub. It works!
This lense occupies the lowest cost rung of a trio of lenses including a thousand-dollar Nikkor and a 700-dollar distortion-resistant Sigma.For the most part, buying this lense is a cost decision against the size of the Sigma and the name brand of the Nikkor.I have had excellent results with the Tokina. The biggest issues are the noisy, hunting focus and the extreme distortion as a consequence of the wide angle.
I own it, use it and have no problems with it. Positive tight, strong Bass transfer with zero signal loss.( I tested it) Monster, buy once and never need to replace it, until you die.
This keychain is awesome! I bought one for each of my nephews for Christmas. The directions for the software were not as clear as they could have been (only reason I didn't give it 5 stars), but once you figure it out, it's pretty easy and great quality! Holds 60 pics!!
The flash drive is great, and works fine, the onlty bad thing is that it is not 2 GB, it is 1.8 GB and where is the rest... I have no idea even if you would do formating the flash drive still the rest of the memory will be only on description on the package. And comparing now the prices it is expensive. But beside those things the jump drive is cute and work very good.
I am a weight watcher. I found it interesting that I could substitute air popped corn for bag popped 94 fat free and save so many points. I am able to add my own healthy oils to make it a very healthy snack. This popper popped nearly every kernel. It was easy to clean. It is very cost efficient compared to bagged popcorn.
I bought this to use with my TIVO. The TIVO didn't recognize it because I was sent a v2 instead of v1. I tried to use it on my Windows XP and 2000 computers and both crashed repeatably. I am going to return it and look for a V1.
NO DISC... I had a similar problem, only mine was a little more long and drawn out. First off, about a year before it stopped reading discs completely, it just started popping open. It started happening more and more frequently until finally it wouldn't stay closed at all. I dealt with it though. Taped it closed, placed something on the cover, then there were tehe disc errors. I'd turn it off and on 2 or three times before it would play properlly. Then, the 'No Disc' message became permenant. At leas the screen still works. For what it's worth. Don't buy it. Also It won't work without the remote. What a pain in the bum.
It is amazing. I received one for Christmas and I bought one for my husband and he loves it as well. :)
This player is exceptional. Yay, no fan. It is attached to a Samsung PN42B450 and wired ethernet. I was watching Netflix instant view within ten minutes after opening the box which it came in. For my particular installation I wish there could be a bit more space between the LAN jack and HDMI port on the back. I like that the remote is matte rather than glossy - no fingerprint smears. The on-screen menu is a bit clunky. I highly recommend this player1/17/2011 Update:I have had this player for eleven months. I still truly like it. It had an issue after a fall 2010 firmware and Netflix update. After these updates Netflix would take three to five minutes to retrieve any content. I fixed this problem after four hours of troubleshooting. I figured the problem may be a configuration issue, since I can't find anyone else reporting this problem.Here's how I fixed it:Given:Qwest 7 mBPS DSL.Actiontec GT701-WG router.Samsung BD-C5500 unit with wired ethernet connection.This is what I changed:Set the DHCP IP address range on my router to 192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.99.Manually configured the BD-C5500 IP settings (changed this from Auto).Set the BD-C5500 IP address to 192.168.0.99 and DNS server IP address to 8.8.8.8.And high fives, content loads fast again!
This flash drive is great in terms of ease of use and durability. I've seen several flash drives out there that look like flimsy sticks, but corsair's design is freakin' sweet (meaning you shouldn't be able to accidentally break or crush it). It comes with a 10 year warranty, which shows they care about the quality of their product. The flash drive is supposedly water resistant, but I don't want to loose my data in order to verify that theory.If you live on a university like me, you find the drive works well with any machine you can throw at it. Windows XP has no problem recognizing the device, but I've yet to try it on OSX. As far as software goes, it gets the job done if you do basic things like me. The software has the ability to partition the flash drive into two disks so you can have one partition encrypted and the other not encrypted. That way if you use a machine with out the corsair software no one can access your data and even if they try then it is password protected. The software is pretty limited to those modes of functionality and I can see users complaining about have something that manages their files/photos/whatever for them. However, if you want something that works and isn't skittish then check out this gem.
I purchased this tv at a local retailer in my area in order to avoid the delivery hassle, and I have to say that I am very satisfied with this purchase. I started using this tv by playing dvds thru my Bose 321 system and the picture looked very good if the dvd quality was high. I had intended to purchase an upconverting dvd player and when I found the Toshiba A2 HD player for $140.00 thru Amazon I bought it because it has HD Dvd playing abilities along with upconverting of regular dvds. I finally got to see what this television was capable of when I viewed my first HD dvd and even the regular dvds look great with this combination of player and tv. The HD dvds are really amazing.I did have one glitch with this television. This tv had a habit of turning off right about 2 hours after it had been turned on and the sleep timer had not been set. When I contacted Phillips about this problem they could not find a service center that would come to my area to repair my television so they replaced it with a new one. They made arrangement to have the new one delivered to my house and picked up the faulty tv at the same time.I am very pleased with the televsion and the customer service I received.
With this purchase of 2 more modules, I now have a total of 8GB in mydesktop. I would have purchased these from other online stores, wereit not for the fact that they did not have them in stock.
I bought this when their ads included no info about which Zens it worked with. The company was totally unresponsive when this led to a complaint. I would not buy anything from them again, at any price.
The PC works great, is fast, and looks good too. The screen is gorgeous.My only concern is the weight is concentrated in the rear of the computer, so when you try to lift the screen, it tilts the computer instead of opening.The PC though is OUTSTANDING.Also, to all those worried about Vista, I haven't had a problem. Everything that was in XP is in Vista, it just looks different and may be different to access. I find with some patience and an open mind, it is very nice and easy.
This thermos is more than I expected. I use cold water from the refrigerator with no ice and its stays cold at least 24 hrs. This is in a hot truck which I use for my landscaping company. No need for ice with this thermos. Have not used hot beverages but I am sure the results would be the same. You get what you pay for and its well worth the price.
this little mp3 player is great. i dropped it a few months ago into a glass of gatorade i took it out immediately and let it dry out for a day or two. and it still works like it did out of the box.when the switch is on shuffle, the songs will literally play randomly. what i mean by this is that it will play the same song two or three times before it gets halfway through your playlist. thats why i gave it 4 stars. this problem is easily fixed by putting it on loop.the clip on it is very strongi would suggest getting the travel dock for it.
Bought an Athena Ivoice through Amazon (from Vann with free shipping--$49.00--arrived in 2 days). Very nice sound from new 8GB nano (3rd generation). Very clear high and middle tones--seems better than the CD played on a Sony CD player. Bass is not imposing or vibrating, but present and overall the IVoice works very well with classical and pop tunes.Controls are sparce--on and off button and two buttons (+ & -) for volume. No tone or bass adjustment. Charges the Ipod. No battery power, just AC power cord to wall. The only comparison I can make with another brand that is Ipod capable is with a Boston Acoustic Horizon Duo-1--a very much heavier clock radio that costs much more ($140.00) and delivers a more spectacular sound with many bass adjustment and other multiple functions of a clock/AM/FM radio.Very pleased with the Athena IVoice--nice sounding speakers, light enough to move around, adjustable fit wheel so Ipod is snug in its recess, easy to operate. Excellent audio performance for the price.
Don't be fooled by the price......You are much better off buying an established name brand memory card.
My husband has had one of these for years--uses it on hunting trips, et. Can be used at home and also for travel. After trying numerous travel alarms not loud enough to wake me up, I bought this one. Little larger than most travel clocks, but is loud enough to wake me up. Controls easy to set. Now my favorite alarm for home and travel.
I'm happy with this camera. The zoom worked great for my trip to Europe- allowing me to capture all those gargoyles. You do need to steady the camera when using the high zoom or the photo comes out blurry. The memory card they include is a complete throw-a-way- it held 3photos before it was filled. I purchased a 2 GB card separately and with 300+ photos at the highest resolution, I have not found it's outer limit. Also, definitely purchase the rechargable battery kit. Their longevity is exponential compared with regular AA batteries.
I've had this camera for about a year. I love the zoom and it takes nice pictures, but recently the micro (close up) feature stopped working. I sell on eBay, so this function is a priority to me. It will not focus and there are mechanical sounds inside that don't stop. So, for just one year of occasional use, it's over. I have to go out and buy a new camera. I spent about $400 on this camera and that means I paid about $33.00 a month for the use. Too much!
We have a couple Nikon 995 cameras at work and these batteries replace the pricier Nikon ones. They work great. I have used Lenmar batteries before with good results which is why we picked these up for our cameras.
This is a great product. I saw the video review and I don't think that it is cheap at all. Definitely satisfied after doing much research. Why Best Buy or Circuit City don't carry Delphi anymore is beyond me. I haven't hooked it up to the car yet however. The home unit works great. No problem with signals, etc.
My primary reason for purchasing this unit was for the large amounts of memory and the good reviews. Once I received it I found how buggy it's operating system is and how user-friendly it is NOT. I spent at least 20 hours working on it trying to copy music playlists from my computer to the Archos 605. I tried numerous methods and software applications and could never get it to work. My daughter showed me her ipod touch and I discovered how much easier tasks are on it. My daughter and I have had a friendly debate on who got the best product - I had to concede that for what we wanted to use it for, she did.Also, Amazon willingly took the product back, but it has taken them over two weeks to refund my money to my credit card.
Can't believe the price for this item. Excellent! Fast shipping, and def. a great product and price for it!
This card worked initially, but over 6 months it had more and more connection problems untill it just stopped working.
So far has done its job, I have a server connected to the battery, and it can last around 40 mins, only the battery running.
This lens is a very high-quality lens for a great price. I searched a while for a good telephoto lens and this one is the one I decided to purchase. While it is not Canon "L" glass, nor does it have Image Stabilization (a real drawback when hand-holding at the longest zooms) or an ultra sonic motor (no big deal in my opinion), it offers very good quality optics that allows you to get up close, with great clarity, light gathering, and crisp detail and colors.I can tell you that 300mm zoom gets right up close (effectively almost a 500 zoom on my Rebel XT). I've taken some really great shots (IMHO) of landscapes and animals.Finally, the lens comes with a six-year warranty.Great optics.Great price.Great warranty.What else could you want?
I bought this for my folks last Christmas, and they love it.All in all, I think my Garmin is a little more user friendly, but this is a good little unit (and will actually do a few things mine won't).My parents are in their late 60s, and not the most tech-savy people in the world, and they got the hang of using it right away.
We bought this receiver to replace our older Sony unit. The Sony had higher power ratings, but the Onkyo has it all over the Sony in every other department. I'm very impressed with the optical sound, video switching, the great variety of sound stages (and the auto detect feature). It integrates very nicely with our hi def DVR, AppleTV, and DVD player, all optical/digital sound and all component video. Just got around to setting up the distance to listener business, which makes it sound even better. My wife recently remarked that this is the best sounding equipment we've had, and I agree. Voices are very distinct now, whereas they were muddled with the Sony gear. A nice bit of equipment, and much better than I imagined it would be in this price range. A terrific value, and a lot of fun to own.
I had a Sony CyberShot that I loved for a few years, but my wife broke it on vacation recently. So I shopped around and saw rave reviews here on Amazon for the Canon PowerShot SD600. I ended up buying it... I am about to return it.The image quality is poor. I fiddled with all the adjustments but any shot with white in the background gets washed out. Also, the colors are sort of washed out, too.However, the worst part about this camera is that the "shake warning" icon is displayed when using any amount of zoom. The instructions suggest using a tripod when this occurs -- it occurs every time you want to snap a photo!Don't get this camera.
I had the Zune for a few weeks, just after they were released. I have to say that the unit was a nice size, not too big and not too small. The lack of any buttons anywhere took me by surprise, but after a while I got used to doing everything using the rocker-wheel and the two buttons on the front. I really liked the interface, finding music was easy, scrolling up and down the songlist/albums/artists sped up the longer you held the button(s) down, you can go back and forth to switch from Albums to Artists to Songs to Playlist, etc. The screen was a nice size, and I thought the video quality was good enough.What I didn't like about the Zune involved 3 things. 1) you have to use the Zune software to synch music to the player (vice using WMP 10/11), 2) you can't play PlaysForSure music (essentially locking you into the MS Marketplace online store), and 3) would only play WMV video files, and the Zune sw didn't seem to auto-convert anything (unlike WMP 10/11).One other note about the Zune sw. After the initial sync with the player, it would no longer sync. It would recognize the Zune and connect, but didn't seem to work. I ended up having to install the Zune sw on my wife's computer and do all the syncs. Not sure if it was a local issue or a more pervasive problem.Btw, I returned the Zune and, since the Zune is made by Toshiba (with a few tweaks), I ended up purchasing a Toshiba MES60V instead which (for the most part) worked just like the Zune without the glitches and useless Wifi. And it's a bit smaller but double the HD space (60GB).
First and foremost, I was an honors student when I recieved the printer back in highschool then a double major in college and still going strong. This little printer has been with me through the hundres and hundreds of papers I have written, brochures/programs, handouts etc... I have done it all with this little printer! What can I say? It is the perfect student printer. Unfortunatly, after all these years it has finally printed its last paper... The printer could be fixed b/c the only thing wrong is it jams and takes forever to print anything. I just feel its about time I get a new one. So I just bought a HP Deskjet 6940 from Amazon today. I'm nervous to say goodbye to my ancient user-friendly printer but hopefully the DeskJet 6940 will be just as good to me. Enjoy for new printer!
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I've heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn't too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I'm trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn't happen all the time during low light or night time.Additionally, the internal reflection isn't only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).I'm actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don't have any filter for your lens.
So I am really into music (remixes, mashups, ect). I also like jazz, classical, and many other styles.I had LG speakers that were about $80. They were pretty good, but the sound always sounded...muffled. I looked online, having very little experience dealing with speakers, and found that the Audioengine 5's were rated very highly by CNET.Although I am not an audiophile, I play an instrument and listen to music a huge amount. I've heard many speaker systems, and I've never heard the quality that I get from these speakers.It's hard to explain, but it feels like these speakers make it so that the sound is being produced between them; the center between the two speakers (when they're pointed at me on my desk) is where the sound is originating from. This is very different than just hearing sound coming from a right and left speaker.These speakers also ROCK at low level volume. I've gotten so many compliments on their sound!The only thing is that the bass is pretty low on these; I may look into a subwoofer. But there IS bass and you CAN feel it when you're not at the desk or whatever. It's actually perfect for me because I'm in an apartment, and bass is often the cause of noise complaints, not the actual volume of the speakers. But the bass is pretty good...I just like A LOT of bass in my techno.Also I saw the return policy on the speakers, and you can return them if you don't think they're good. So really, there's no reason not to try these things.As others have said, you should play music on them for about 24 hours before you make your decision.
It only lasted a few months. It DIDN'T charge the battery either. It's not the REAL stuff. Very disappointed! This one is not cheap anyway. I'll suggest you to throw in just a few more bucks to get one from Dell.
I put headphones through torture either while working out in the gym or running the streets and normally go through a couple of sets a year. This product is comfortable to wear and has great sound quality but eventually through the bouncing I end up losing audio on one side and have to start with another pair. I'm guessing that an internal wire either breaks or the connection is somehow lost to one speaker. What I would like to see is a support on the wire connected to the earphone where the wires enter the unit to the side of the speaker frame which would alleviate that connection stress point and hopefully prevent the connection from being lost.I think these are a great item at a great price and I'll continue to use them as long as they're available or until I find a better product.
Finally a headset I can put on easily and hear well. I have a Samsung cell phone and I have tried 4-5 ear plug type phones. I have barely been able to hear well enough to have conversations and if I don't have them on prior to the call, I have to scramble to get them just right ..., usually missing the call. Here in CA it is a law we must wear headsets but it much more dangerous to try to put the headset on while driving vs. just using the phone. While these are bulky, I can just slap them on and I actually have to turn the volume down a bit. Price point is good as well. This may well suit you needs if they are anything like mine. Good luck. Lots of choices.
4.14$ U.S.! more than perfect ... i could resell this for 5 times that in my town. sux that i spent that on other wires till i found this one.the wire works great, i can watch netflix on my tv without buying a wii, xbox, playstation.... whatever... it cost me 4.14$!!!
I work in the emergency communications field where reliability is a must! We just had our old USB switch (which worked flawlessly, wish I could remember who made it) repaced with this one. I do NOT recommend this one for the following reasons:a) Slow switching. We use 3 of the 4 ports and switching is very slow (3-4 second lag time). Unacceptable in my line of work.b) Single directional switching. If there's a 'reverse' function, I am unaware of it. And if I'm unaware of it then it can't be very user friendly.c) It "crashes" a lot. Probably a couple times a week in 24/7 operation. When it crashes you have to unplug all your devices so that it can power-down.Again, I do not recommend this product for anything more than "casual" use.
Very pleased. prompt delivery, cables came in a sealed package, appear to be good thick cables, and a good price.
It makes using her iPod a lot easier and she likes the small form factor. It works well and the way that it hooks into the iPod is a great way to keep it safe when not using it.
I find this product does the job. I probably could go the cheaper route but I like that it works and lasts quite awhile. I have found Amazon has the best price.
Pretty straight forward, works like a champ. Genuine Canon, heavier cable (wish it was a tad bit longer).Love it.
I returned this item after 2 days of trying to get it to work. I live an hour away from a major city and I was still picking up interference on every channel. I have a Scosche FM Transmitter that get hardly any interference at all. I liked the design with the available USB plug to be able to power my device instead of having a 2 plug splitter, but the constant interference was horrible. I picked up a $15 no name brand item at K-Mart with the same USB plug and it gets less interference. Devices like this shouldn't get interference from weak end of the dial stations.
This Sub is simply amazing. Hook up is a snap. It outputs tight and clean bass with no distortion even at high volume. It has multiple inputs and even has two Low frequency Extension (LFE) inputs just in case you have high end Receiver that has two LFE outputs. I previously owned a SonySony SA-W2500 Performance Line 100 Watt Subwooferwhich has sub-par performance. This Yamaha is in a class by itself. It does not only produce dynamic bass but is a classic piece of workmanship to boot.
First off, I love the iPod mini. I also own a 30GB iPod and I like the extra capacity to store my entire music collection (about 15GB) and some backup files from the computer. The mini improves on the iPod in some great ways.1) the buttons are integrated into the scroll wheel. You can press the wheel in four directions to skip tracks, pause, etc. This works perfectly and makes it much easier to use with one hand (the regular iPod has four buttons arranged above the scroll wheel).2) the size is amazing. It is so small it fits into a pocket, on your belt, or on your arm with the armband accessory and you won't notice it.The smaller capacity might put off some that have large collections. However, the iTunes integration is flawless and the new smart playlist features in iTunes 4.5+ make it really easy to get a good mix of music onto the player. The default playlist that iTunes creates for the iPod mini is heavily weighted towards tracks that are often played and that you've rated high (4 or 5 stars). This might get repetitive for some people. You can create your own smart playlist in iTunes to get a better mix of songs that you like, songs that you haven't heard in a while, and new music. Create four playlists that look something like...1) &quot;rating is more than 2 stars selected by highest rating and limit to 1.5 GB &quot;2) &quot;most recently played is more than 2 weeks sorted by least recently played and limit to 1GB&quot;3) &quot;select by most recently added and limit to 1GB&quot;4) &quot;playlist is 1, 2, and 3 select by random&quot;Now set iTunes to sync playlist 4 and you'll have 3.5GB of music that is a random mix of music you like, music you haven't listened to in a while, and music new to your collection. You can use the extra 500MB to sync other playlists to the iPod as well (many of those songs might be in the your smart playlist anyways). You can obviously name the playlists anything you like and play around with the settings to tweak them to your hearts content. Playing around with these features is part of what makes the iPod mini so fun to use! You'll absolutely love it.
The sound quality was fine while the unit worked. But as stated in other reviews after the short 90 day warranty period the microphone on my unit failed. What good is good sound quality if you can't use the product for it's intended purpose - listening AND talking? I would not purchase this product again.
What's going on Creative Labs? Is it a coincidence that I no longer can get any of your Nomad Zen Xtras (worst name ever) at Best Buy and now the 60GB Nomad Xtra is "sold out" or more likely "discontinued" at the almighty Amazon.com? hmmmmm....
Just got a new HP computer that had the "Beats Audio" card in it. It has support for stereo, quad, 5.1 & 7.1. So I decided to get a nice 5.1 speaker system. There were cheap one's for $60 & expensive one's around $300. Then I found these in the lower middle end for $89. After some reseach I realized they were 4 year's ago's top model ie. 2008. That's alright with me because they still have enough power & there's a nice control pod that does both vol. & bass. Plus it has a 6' heavy duty cable which is very nice. The sound is full & rich, something I never would have said before from digital playback. Best thing I have done for my ear's since 1977, that's when I bought my Bose 301's. If you don't have a sound card that supports 5.1, don't worry. The built in Matrix mode is fantastic. It takes the stereo signal & convert's it to 5.1 for you & it sound's awesome. You'll never find a better sound sytem for your computer, even the $300+ newer system's would not sound any better. Did I say that you feel the bass on your leg's 10' away at a nice listening volume. Nice! Logitech hit out of the park with these speaker's. I know I'll be listening to these for year's to come.
I have repeatedly burned my index finger with this curling iron. The black plastic end of the curling iron has a little safety rest so that the curling iron doesn't burn surface it is heated up on. However, the rest doesn't go all the around the circumfrance of the black plastic end of the curling iron so it is really easy to initially rest your index finger on the safety rest and when you go to turn the curling iron in an attempt to wind your hair around the barrel, your finger automatically moves from the safety rest to the PIPING HOT IRON!. I actually blistered my index finger the third time I used this curling iron! Choose a safer curling iron or suffer the burns!
I bought this dual-monitor KVM for home about 6 months ago. I've used a number of different KVMs over the years, PS/2 and KVM, and both at home and work, but this was the first one with dual monitor support. It was pretty expensive but it was one of the few dual-monitor KVMs I could find.It has a nice low profile and comes in a sturdy metal case with rubber edges (very similar design to an old IOGear I used to have). The cable plugs and KVM ports on the back are color coded so it's easy to know which cable goes where.It came with 4 sets of 6 ft cables, and a PS/2 adapter if you have an old keyboard/mouse setup, so you shouldn't need to buy anything else to use it for up to 4 PCs. It includes a serial cable for firmware updates, although I haven't used that yet. It doesn't normally require an A/C power adapter, although it has an A/C port and the instructions include its requirements if you need or would like to buy one.I'm pretty sure this is only for PCs that support USB for keyboard/mouse; although you can use an old PS/2 keyboard or mouse with the included adapter, I don't think there is any way to use it with PS/2 inputs on your PC. If your PC is PS/2 only, get a different KVM.One of the two VGA cables for each PC incorporates the USB for keyboard/mouse inside it, the other has the audio cables, so you only have the two cables to route to each PC (makes for a nice, clean install). Note: the smaller cables for USB/audio are about 21" long coming off each one, so their inputs on each PC need to be that close to the VGAs. Shouldn't be a problem unless you have a large custom PC I've never seen before.The dual VGA monitors, USB keyboard/mouse, and audio work as expected when switching from one PC to the next. I haven't tried the shared USB ports yet. You can switch PCs through the front panel buttons or a keyboard shortcut (ScrLk+ScrLk+[number]+Enter).I haven't run into any problems and have been very happy with it so far.
The Palm VII is a snug fit. When the case is zipped, the seam on the ID/card holder presses against the appointment book button, activating the calendar, and putting a drain on the battery.
Amazon purchase was easy as usual. Delivery was prompt as usual. Plugged in the print server and all three computers (XP laptop, XP desktop and Mac Powerbook) found the printer. None of the computers could print to the printer! There was no phone support for the print server so I emailed support. I received an answer three days later that said to download and install the latest drivers. It was obvious they had not bothered to read my email, as I had already done that. By this time the XP desktop was starting to act up, so I uninstalled everything and sent the server back.
I would highly recommend buying from Amamax again. Excellent service. Cable was as described, and works excellent. Best of all? Walmart sells these cables for ~$20-25 dollars. That's almost 15 dollars I saved buy buying with Amamax!
I bought a pair of CX-300's back in 2007 when I started film school, I ordered them not really knowing what to expect, but I wanted something that would isolate noise and provide decent sound quality. By decent I mean not too much treble, but not drowned out by bass, I knew Sennheiser was a good brand, but that was about it.I only paid around $22 shipped for mine. When they first arrived and I tried them out, I was completely blown away. I had never tried an inner-ear headphone before these, my only experience with headphones were your usual Panasonic or Sony pair that run from 30-60 bucks. The type of music I listen to ranges from Hip Hop and Rap to Grindcore and Thrash metal, and I've listened to it all with my CX-300's. It alllll sounds great. In fact, if you listen to metal, I have yet to find another set of headphones that make metal sound that good, the clarity is amazing, I was scrambling to find all my old albums to hear stuff I had never noticed before even on big speakers.I also used the CX-300's for my work on student films when I was a sound mixer, I couldn't afford big expensive noise-isolating headphones, and these worked fantastically. They survived 2 student desert film shoots, and many other shoots, a few times I dropped them in the sand on accident and stepped on them, I also forgot they were attached to me and yanked myself from the sound mixer without damaging them at all, I did that a lot actually, the cord is very tough.Two years later, I handed them down to my sister and they still work great! Part of the reason I wrote this review 2 years after I bought the headphones is because I purchased a set of the supposed upgrade from the CX-300 to the CX-500b's, and after having them for a couple months, I miss my 300's and plan on buying another pair soon. The 500's have way too much bass. I find that most metal songs sound muddy and usually just plain bad, even with an EQ. I even did a thorough online check to see if I had received a fake but I had not. The 500's are still great for two things though: music with A LOT of bass and...video games! I found they work great when playing PC games, but I'm definitely going to order that new pair of 300's and keep them plugged into my mp3 player.
Can't use this had to return it - wasn't for a desk top it was for a lap top so waiting on the credit to order the right part to up grade my desk top memory. Can't really rate it sorry
This is a good product, but it was shipped about a week late, and I was really disappointed.
I bought this at Staples because mySoundfly SD WMA/MP3 Player Car Fm Transmitter for SD Card, USB Stick, Mp3 Players,iPod, Zunedied after three years. I didn't want to interrupt my audiobook, so I purchased locally at high cost. I am using this with a Kindle Fire, not an iPod.The sound is terrible. There's a lot of poor stereo noise and car frequency pickup. The noise I suspect is from the headphone cable and/or a very poor transmitter. Unfortunately the headphone cable is a very thin wire which will be prone to noise, but is not replaceable due to the proprietary connecction to the transmitter.I'll be returning this once my replacement Soundfly transmitter arrives.
It does what you pay for...I switch to Canon, better performance, but alot more expensive...kept my Minolta as a backup camera
This is the best and so easy to use. I downloaded the pictures and sent them to family and got great feedback. It is show & go.
Apparently this camera receives lots of user compliments ... But browse it carefully you will find that a great percentage of these positive comments are from first time digital camera buyers or users. I wonder whether their opinions will hold true after they have tried other digital cameras on the market. The truth is that there are better choices out there, even at similar prices.First let's look at a myth floating around among first time digital camera buyers:1. Mega Pixel is everything.Since a 3MP camera delivers a higher resolution than a 2MP camera, the picture it takes should be sharper. Sounds right? Not necessarily so. The quality of the output mainly depends on the quality of the lens and grains. A grainy 3MP photo taken with a lower quality lens is not necessarily better sharper than a low noise 2MP photo taken with a high quality lens. It happens that the photo taken with DX3900 contains lots of noise, and the 7 element in 6 group lens might not be as sharp as lens on digital cameras from other vendors in the same class.Ok, now let's talk about the camera:Design and built:DX3900 is very compact. It has a slim plastic body and is suprisingly light even with two AA batteries inserted. It has a sliding door style lens cover and you can only find a few buttons on the camera. (Everything is designed for simplicity).However, this design also brings out the issue of quality of construction. The battery door hatch and compact flash door hatch are extremely fragile. The first time I accidently dropped my DX3900 it broke the battery hatch door and the bottom of the case became cracked. Kodak initially asked $150 for fixing the battery door saying this is a flat fee. After my complaint about the high cost of fixing Kodak suddenly said somehow they calculated it wrong and I was charged $36 instead. I have to admit that their service is pretty fast though. (Two days after the phone call I got the fixed camera back.)The LCD is only 1.5 inch and it is not bright so you might have some problem reading it under bright sunlight. However I like the LCD menu very much, it is so easy to operate even a monkey can find all the options and settings and make the adjustment.Because I like high contrast photo and saturated color I always prefer Kodak color. The DX3900 does take photo with good color. But when I start to compare these with pictures I took with Kodak DC280 and DC290 a while ago I was hugely disappointed:The color of the photos taken with DX3900 looked very plain and dull. And then comes the worst part, the photos also have more noise than those taken with DC280 and DC290s.DC280 and DC290 are old generation 2MP kodak digital cameras. DX3900 is a 3MP digital camera of a new generation. But everyone who has seen my photos can tell that the 2MP photos I took with the DC280 and DC290 are better than those taken with DX3900. I don't know what Kodak has done to the DX series, they did fix the DC280 and DC290s'low shtter speed problem but they failed to produce a camera that could take better pictures than their old geneation of cameras. And the build quality of Kodak DX series is definately inferior to those "like a brick" feeling DC280 and DC290s. I think this is really sad.Do I have anything to recommend with even lower price tag than the DX3900? Sure, Canon A40 and Fuji 2600Z. They are both 2MP, and I think they can compete well with DX3900.Some suggestion for first time digital camera buyers: try and compare several digital camers before you make the final decision. What others are saying might not make sense to you. Try, compare and make decision for yourself.
I have used the keyboard at work on Windows and UNIX. It works great.On Mac, however, one has to use KeyRemap4MacBook to use the cut copy, paste keys. And that assumes that you use the Dvorak hardware switch on TypeMatrix and use American(Qwerty) layout in Mac OS X.I prefer to use the Dvorak layout in Mac OS X and no hardware switch.In order to use the cut, copy, paste keys, you need to remap some keys using KeyRemap4MacBook and a settings file that must be typed up or I can email to you.See more info on my blog:[...]I hope TypeMatrix realize that they have a great product, but they need better support for Dvorak Mac users. If it were my company, I would have had this available from day 1.Other pros:The hands rest very comfortable. The rectangular design is great.Also having backspace, delete and enter in the middle is a great idea. It works the stronger index finges instead of the weak right pinky.Very portableThe distance to the mouse is negligible. This is a great advantage that is often overlooked in my opinion.Also TM provides skins with different other layouts (might be useful if other people who like worse keyboard layouts need to use your keyboard.Other cons:Doesn't have a separate numeric keys, so it's not recommended for heavy number crunchers (unless they want to pay extra for a USB numeric keyboard).Price - steep, which puts the keyboard out of reach for many casual users. Too bad, since Dvorak is the best layout out there (I feel some Colemark fans will disagree - but so be it).Suggestions:I think TM should have better support for Mac users and provide the KeyRemap4MacBook directly on their website with the right settings.I would also suggest they add some USB ports on the keyboard (the way the Apple keyboard has) or provide a wireless version.Overall a great product, especially for Windows/UNIX users - works great out the box. It can be tweaked in a few minutes to work perfectly on Mac OS X as well.I highly recommend this product. (I gave it 4 starts because support for Mac can be improved).
We were in Gatlingburg, TN and used the camcorder at night. The quality of the picture when we reviewed the tape was extrodinary. This camcorder recorded at night just as well as if it were daytime. This is probably why it doesn't come with a light from the factory.
This product performs well for me in the following ways:1. It works as described. 2. It makes entering ID and passwords much more convenient. 3. More complex, longer and stronger passwords are easily accomodated, rasing my security. 4. Use of the fingerprint reader allows me to log on to a site without other persons in the room seeing my passwords, or even noting their length.All-in-all I am glad I purchased this product!
This case worked well for the camera while I had that camera. It had room for 1 extra set of batteries and extra memory cards, but was still compact and sturdy.
this mini 1 led usb lamp light flexible is ideal for those frequent travelers it is designed for ps notebooks
Had no luck finding at local stores - but found here; ordered; and received faster than promised. Was exactly what I needed
I've used this with two completely different generations of notebooks: a 7-year-old IBM ThinkPad X21 still running on a Pentium III processor (!!!) and a much more recent Lenovo ThinkPad X200 with a Core 2 Duo. No problem in either case.Driver installation is a breeze and it works like a charm under both XP and Vista (tried both x32 and x64, no problem). Haven't tried included software, but I never use third-party programs to connect to a network; Windows manages that sufficiently well for day-to-day use.
I lost the USB for my printer and this one works awesome. Great price on a high quality product. I would recommend highly!!!
I bought this unit for 2 reasons: (1) to ensure that I know where I am when the fog rolls in; (2) to know if sail adjustments increase my speed.The GPS fulfills both of these needs. It is very easy to use and very well engineered.It has some features that I don't need, such as fishing info, but the less expensive model looks less sophisticated, based on my examination of the users' manual.Also, the WAAS capability is not available on the less expensive model (although I haven't been able to get to WAAS satelites).
Got this baby to connect high speed internet to my emachines T1100 with windows XP. Works!
I have the original serial adapter. Keyspan has never updated their software so that it works with MacOS (9.0 - 9.2). Software conflicts with all peripherals, creates networking problems. I've tried contacting Keyspan to find a solution, but they don't respond to customer emails.
I was perfectly pleased with this purchase for three months, but then the unit stopped working (wouldn't turn on). Nothing unusual happened - it just died. This may be an anomaly (I've never had any trouble with my other JVC electronics), but I thought it worth mentioning...
This is a very great cord, but as others have said. The "15-pin connector" is actually a 14-pin connector. And assuming because of that, with certain combinations of resolution and refresh rate, it will ghost a little bit. Many widely used resolutions and refresh rates are fine, however.
Does what other much more expensive alternatives do. Great bang for the buck. Very nice programmable features. Digital display is difficult to read at distance. Speakers make a noise when surge turns off.
I PURCHASED THIS ITEM FOR MY FIANCE AS A FATHERS DAY GIFT. WHEN HE RECEIVED IT IT WAS ALL SCRATCHED AND WOULD NOT PLAY ANY OF HIS DVD'S. I WAS ABLE TO RETURN IT RATHER EASILY AND RECEIVED A FULL REFUND.
I bought these earbuds for my daily commute on the bus because I desired sound-isolation. These earbuds deliver a decent amount of isolation though the rolling of the earpieces involved to fit the 'buds in your ears is annoying.Sound quality is good for the price. The bass is very strong and may be overpowering for some; I liked the extra kick on some pop songs though it kinda annoyed on rock songs where the overpowering bass muddled the higher sounds.After about three months worth of use the earbuds broke - they just stopped playing sound. There's a warranty but I'm not paying shipping costs.I don't think I'd recommend these.
This thing is great and I love it. I listened to it in the store and i was a little questionable but when i brought this sucker home it was a different story! It knocked my clock down and my parents bedroom is like 4 rooms down and it literally shook their television. no lie,no gimmicks. it sounds clear and crisp with lots of features.this puppy is LOUD!you can also hook this thing up to a DVD Player or video game. i hooked this thing up to my Xbox and it sounds incredible! At 330 watts(110x2 for Subwoofers and 55x2 for woofers and main speakers)this thing has deep bass. it can reach down as far as 29Hz without bottoming out. You can hear and even feel the lowest frequencies.Believe me if you dont hear it you will definitely feel it!&lt;(there is a slim chance of not hearing it!) While you guys are readin this ill be at the NBA All-Star Game Section B Seat 25!
This battery is great. I couldn't find my original and needed a battery for the holidays.It charged faster and stays charged longer than the original. I shopped at Battery stores before i found this one. I'm glad that i did especially compared to the price of others i looked at. I have since found the original, but choose to use this one because of the quality. I will always look to them first in the future. Thanks!!!
The shipping on this item was almost double the price of the headset. The earbuds are way too oversized. The sound quality is average.
I brought this camera because I was looking for super lightweight camera for my hiking and biking needs. I wasn't disappointed in that aspect. This camera is small and light and super easy to used. In fact, if you were looking for one digital camera to introduced one of your older relatives who can't tell the difference between a RAM and ROM, this camera is it.The camera's 3.2 megapixal is more then enough for most people who don't need poster size photo print out. For 4x6 size, this is a perfect camera. Its uses a SD card, the quality of the photos proves to be quite good and as I discovered, it appears to be a quality camera. The battery life proves to be pretty good and its a camera you can easy jump in and used its options without looking too closely to the instruction book. It only major weakness seem to be that its delay time between the pushing of the shutter and when the picture is taken seem to be little long. It slightly slow. You just have to adjust and adapt to time it right. I also wished this camera came with a remote like many of the Pentax film cameras got.This camera will served most people quite well as back up camera or if you are just beginning, a perfect introduction to digital photography. I used for hiking and biking. Although its not waterproof or anything, it serves just well as long as you don't take it swimming!
I wanted something cheap to replace ear-buds that required a headband to stay in. These work fine, and the sound is good enough for me. I don't know how they will last long term.
Runs way too hot. Mine burned out after 18 months.
I have used and installed many home theater systems in my lifetime. These banana plugs were used on my latest install and they dont hold the speaker wires well. Definitely not a SOLID connection. Try another brand.
I ordered for mom- she never said anything about there being a problem with the print cartridge so I would say she liked it
lexmark ink products were easy to obtain and reasonable priced. they arrived very fast after they were ordered
the leadsinger mike is awesome works great. have used it at several get togethers at home. have 7 additional chips as well.would highly recommend it.
My original cord was about 5 years old and kept making the green light fade on the central part of the cord. I was going to replace the entire cord, but after reading some reviews and noticing that the cord would charge whenever I held it up at the plug, I realized I needed to replace only part of the cord. Upon receipt, I replaced the cord, and it now works perfectly. Delivery was super fast, too; received it in 2 days and did not pay extra for expedited shipping!
It's a new product, and surely firmware updates will make it more stable as time goes on. Now on v1.02. But overall, I've had a great time with this, and few problems other than the normal Windows network browsing issues.I am now running backups from three systems to this NAS without any issues (Mac, Linux, and XP). The speed is very good on gigabit ethernet.Power management works well - the disks spin down after 5 minutes of inactivity, and it's more economical than running a full-blown PC to share data.Using the Western Digital 400GB disks on the compatibility list.
I have been an avid photographer for 30 years mostly using a 35mm SLR. I also carry a 35mm Nikon point and shoot. I thought a digital camera would be fun but really didn't expect too much from it in terms of quality images. Before buying this unit I read every review I could find on several models and ultimately settled on this one. I have to say that I am surprized and delighted with the capabilities of this camera.Accessing the menus is simple, the controls are easy to use and the pictures are terrific. The camera rests comfortably in your hand with the zoom control handy to your right thumb. To make sure I wouldn't run low on power, I bought 2 sets of Ni-MH batteries and a charger the same day I got the camera. I take nearly every shot with the display turned off and I don't have a single complaint about battery life. Since I started looking for a digital camera, I have been paying more attention to other people using theirs' and I can't believe how many people use the display when they are shooting pictures. No wonder the batteries run low! Personally, I can't see how they can take pictures like that... well I guess people like the gadgetry. The software is pretty basic but it installed without a hitch and seems to work perfectly. As far as a reliable, easy to use point and shoot digital camera, I think this one is great! I also think that some of my older stuff may be collecting a bit of dust except for the most demanding tasks.
This is an excellent starter scope. Light weight, easy to setup, easy to use. I've used it as a way to bond with my kids while looking at God's creation from afar. We've seen details on Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Mercury and Venus. We've gazed at stars and made attempts at deep space objects (more challenging) and then, of course, the moon.I would say Orion makes great equipment and are easy to deal with!
If you're looking for a camcorder bag that'll safely protect your camcorder while not adding bulk, then I'd recommend this one. I have a Canon Vixia HF G10 inside it and I've been able to put all the accessories in the pockets all around this bag. Doesn't leave much room on the inside when the camcorder is in there, but this is actually what I wanted out of a camcorder bag; to hold it in there snugly and safely just in case. I own photography equipment which I carry around in a photographer bag and this pouch can actually fit right inside it making it easier to carry around with me along with my other goodies. That bag is also a Lowpro, Slingshot 200 (newer version is 202), which I also highly recommend. Lowepro just does it right, period.
It works as it should but it's different from the picture. It doesn't carry the L shaped connector on the GPS side. It's more like an "I" connector!
It`s a good tele, but i feel a little dissapointed,about the material. it it plastic, so in my adapter made by Lensmate ( made on aluminium ) it`s feels like gonna loose the treads.
I found the cables I ordered to be in excellent condition upon arrival and met all my expectations when used. I would recommend this product to anyone in need.
These are just awesome looking... they look like mini records. I got some brown kraft sleeves to put them in and they are adorable.
I bought this card to add a seial port to a Dell Inspiron 531 desktop PC. Installation, compatability and operational all went without any problems. If you have a periphial that uses a serial port this card will solve your problem.
My wife wanted to get into photography - so when she broke her latest Olympus point-and-shoot I decided to get get her a &quot;real camera&quot;. We've had the Minolta Maxxum 5 for about a month now, and it has proven to be a very nice choice. I got it with a couple of lenses: the Minolta 28-80 AF and the 70-210 AF.It is small and light in your hand (not quite like a point-and-shoot, but definitely so for an SLR) and the automatic mode works very well. Out of the box it comes in the autofocus mode where as you bring it up to your eye it starts focusing; interesting in the first couple of days but I eventually took it out of that mode... I like it focusing when I press the button lightly.That is one of the nice things about the camera... how configurable it is. You can select among tons of options and configure it to behave just as you'd like. Because of all the options I'd highly recommend some quality time with the manual :-)My only dissatisfaction so far (and the only reason for the 4 and not 5 stars) has been not with the camera, but rather the Minolta lenses - actually something I did not think about ahead of time; don't get me wrong they are nice lenses but I have the following problem: focusing turns the front of the lens and this makes using certain filters (for example the Cokin system) problematic. It is fine for the typical circular filters like Tiffen and Hoya.Overall I'm very happy with the Maxxum 5. I wanted to add that Amazon is an excellent place to buy it. Much cheaper than the stores, maybe not the cheapest on the internet (I found it for a little less), but they are trustworthy, fast shipping and reliable!
I updated my wireless router and needed to update my xbox 360 wireless adapter as well. This adapter is awesome, the speed almost doubled with this adapter versus the old one.
Hard to get too excited about RAM but it is really inexpensive and makes a big improvement on PC performance. It is also easy to find the correct type on the site.
I bought this charger because I wanted a slow, trickle charger...its rated for ~14.5 hrs for 2100 mAh NiMH batteries. The advantage is that the batteries stay cooler, which is better for the device they are going to be used in. [NiMH batteries can get up to 140 degrees when fast-charged].Amazon's product description says the batteries are 2100 mAh, but mine were only 1700...a big difference, especially when NiMH batteries lose about 1% of their charge per day. Amazon was very good about helping me correct the problem, but be aware that this may happen...you may want to get additional 2100 [or even 2300 or 2400 mAh] batteries just to be safe.
I purchased these to hide cables running from my 40" Samsung HDTV to my Onkyo A/V reciever which is stored in a shelf about 15" below the TV. Set up was super easy - simply place the cable guides on the wall by removing the double sided sticky tape on the back, line up the cables and place them inside the guides, and snap the outer cover on. Whole process took about 4 minutes. Now we have a clean looking system with no stray cables.I took 1 star off because the double sided sticky tape is horrible and needs to be replaced. Within about a month the guides started separating from the wall and the tape has lost its stickyness. Easily corrected though - just pick up some double sided tape for less than $2 at any hardware store.
This monitor is UNBELIEVABLE! I heard it was amazing, but now that I have it hooked up to my new computer it's even better than I thought. I picture is crystal clear, it is great looking, and the superbright function is state of the art. If you're looking for a monitor you can't go wrong with this one. It's worth every single penny! Nice job NEC!
Soy Venezolano, compre este Item ya que soy Fotografo, y poseia una Nikon D70s, de verdad esta camara es superior, recomendado.... I'm from Venezuela, Bought this Item Because I'm a Fotographer, I used to own a Nikon D70s, Really this camera is a superior stuff, Highly Recomended...
Ordered these microphones for Christmas to use with our playstation 2. They work great and the sound quality is perfect for our american idol and high school musical singing games.
I have never used an ergo keyboard before. I recently had carpal tunnel surgery so decided to get the correct equipment since I use my computer a lot. I also got the ergo Logitech mouse and love the feel of it. This board has a great feel after you get used to it. Overall I really like it.
MDR-J10 offers terrible sound quality. 0 bass and only treble. Sound gets distorted at even moderate volume. Not trying to boast but I think I can call myself an audiophile and I am terribly disappointed with these headphones. Just got them and I got so frustrated that I couldn't keep myself from writing a review. Now I need to pick up something with a good balance of treble-mid range-bass.
Researched all the comparables, checked prices from all the Biggies, Best Buy, Cir. City, etc. Amazon had the best price by far. The Sharp Aquos is simply the best picture quality for the price. No question here. I have the 15" and bought another (20") because I'm sold on Sharp's quality picture and sound.
Wonderful sound for the money- if you want better than mid range sound for a mid range price this is it
I have no problem with the sound, I think it's great for $60. And if you're looking for sound-cancelling, super bass headphones, look elsewhere. And if you want to use this with your computer or iPod, you need an adapter (this will work, it's what I got [...]As for the fit....ugh..... it gets my head sore in about ten minutes, and just isn't made for my head period. But everyone has a different shape, they could be the most comfortable headphones ever on you.The cord is nice and long and very sturdy, not cheap. The twistable cans are nice too.I would definately recommend this to the music lover who doesn't want to spend too much money.
Bushnell Xtra-Wide 4x30 BinocularThese are the most FANTASTIC binoculars I have ever owned for watching football. You can see the whole field, sideline to sideline. And they focus automatically. A fellow fan showed me his and I had to have a pair. INCREDIBLE!
Great product. Very spacious. Enough room for accessories, cord, books, magazines. Lifetime warranty included as well!
When I was in Germany in the early 1970's, I needed a small, sturdy table top tripod. Several people told me small and sturdy is a difficult combination, but suggested this tripod with a Leica head. The tripod is sturdy because the legs don't extend or collapse. They are held in place by a bottom screw, so you can rotate the legs so they are in line for relatively compact storage, or spread them so they support a camera.The price was a bit high, but the other small tripods just weren't stable or sturdy enough.Now, almost 40 years later, I still have that tripod and head. They have been used a lot and still look, and work, great.The screw on the bottom still works smoothly, the legs rotate easily into place, and screw holds them in place.In addition to using it as a tabletop tripod, I've also put all the legs in line, pushed them into my shoulder, and used that tension to help me hand hold longer exposures. It hurts a little, but it works.Some friends told me they've used their Leica tripods to hold up cameras much larger than the 35mm cameras it is designed for.It's more pricey now than it was 40 years ago. But I am quite sure that 40 years from now, you'll still be using it - and there aren't many camera accessories you can say that about.
I purchased this power supply to replace the one in my HP Tower. The original Power Supply was so quiet that you could hardly hear the fan. This one is loud. I think its a compromise for its price. Buy a more expensive one if you want a quieter fan.
The bag is perfect for storing my Garmin travel items as needed.
My first digital voice recorder, and I couldn't be happier so far. Within minutes, I was recordering and saving those recordings to my laptop. The software installed without any problems, and the USB download, while not exceptionally fast, is very convenient. I am satisfied with the voice quality. My first meeting using this recorder, there was major construction going on right outside the office. That noise had very little effect on the recording. I agree with wanting longer recording time, but for the price, you can't beat this recorder.
For all intense and purposes, this printer should receive a 5, but because of Epson's BS, I can only give it a 3.First, the high marks: Picture quality. This printer prints out the most amazingly quality photographs I've ever seen a printer print. The colors are as realistic as if one were looking at the actual subject of the print and not a photograph. Quick drying, too. Truly astounding.Now the reason for the low score: In printing photographs, unless you use Epson paper - and only Epson paper - your pictures will look awful. Grainy, blotchy, one dimensional. Why must the user of this printer be forced to use strictly Epson paper? Why can't I use HP or Kodak high quality gloss paper and get the same fine print with those brands as I did with my previous Epson printers? It's just not right! What if, God forbid, Epson should change chemicals on their gloss paper or, worse yet, go out of business? Looks like the purchasers of the 960 will be SOL.And why, oh why do the computer and office supply stores carry ink for every printer but the 960?I can tell you right now that when the time comes to purchase another printer, I will think twice and do more research before getting another Epson product.
Worked out of the box with my Linux box, which is why I bought it.
Excellent. Lives up to all the specs associated with product. Highly recommend this product to those who want high quality.
I have used various wireless mice for use with my laptop as a secondary computer. I seem to have problems with each one because my usb port is in the back on the right hand side of the laptop (Dell Inspiron) and the sensor doesn't always connect with the mouse on the left-hand side of the laptop for my use. The BenQ M310 works great! I love this mouse! It is a great fit to my hand, is very portable, and comes with a little carrying pouch to toss into your laptop bag. I haven't used it long enough to comment about the battery life, since I use my laptop during class to take notes (4x a week), to research, and when I travel. I haven't had any trouble with the auto-off feature; it turns right back on quickly enough for me to not miss a beat during class, and it is small enough that it doesn't get in the way of anyone else's space at the conference table. This is a great mouse, and I would recommend it to anyone.
I recently purchased a 100pcs of 52X 80min CD-R from Yesbuy.net (Promedia of Irwindale). On top of the stack 3 pcs were broken. 3 were missing parts of the aluminum readable surface. Through the pile initially 70% of the discs were usable. I just threw them away. In the last 50 discs after a month of recording) I found that 90% discs were unreadable. The yield was 60-55 good pieces. The supervisor of customer service refused to credit me for the 40% (conservative estimate) that I lost. Their offer was 10% discount on the next order. They said that was all they could do since I could not send the disc that I threw away. I figured after losing time burner disc that were no good and wasting time mailing (+ cost) back what weren't thrown in the trash, it wasn't worth the time.I would have been satisfied if they offered to ship a portion of replacement discs to me. Unfortunately it was against their policy. In my opinion, if you are making a decision to buy from Yesbuy.net or Promedia, don't expect quality or a company to stand behined the product. Lesson learned.
The Actiontec was recommended by my ISP. It was very easy to install. Configuration was even easier. It has been running for a couple of years and has never gone down or rebooted. If you are looking for a low cost DSL modem, this one has been wonderful for me.
Have only used it twice, so I can't judge it as yet. Seems to be a good quality appliance, but "time will tell". I will update.
I bought this keyboard on June 25. I have used it, happily, for two months. I haven't had any problems with keys breaking, the cursor skipping around, or dropped keys. If I had reviewed this product two days ago, I would have given it 5 stars. But yesterday, it stopped working. I replaced the batteries. I've followed the instructions on the back of the keyboard that read:[1] install 2 AAA batteries[2] turn on your computer and let windows load completely[3] plug the wireless receiver of the keyboard into the USB port[4] Power the keyboard by switching it to On[5] Press the 'connect' button for 1 second then release..Connection will be successful once the LED light of the receive will stop (sic) blinking.I've followed that step by step, and had no luck.I also looked at the manual I found online. One strange thing is that in one step it instructs you to "press the 'SW' button on the mini USB receiver once."The strange thing is that there is no SW button on my USB receiver.Any suggestions? I've gone from very happy with this product to very unhappy in a very short time. Any help would be appreciated.UPDATE:I have contacted Adesso and asked for a replacement keyboard. They initially responded by suggesting I change the wireless settings on my wireless router. I did so. That did not fix my keyboard. I asked for a refund. That was last week. Adesso has not responded to my last two e-mails.I'm very disappointed. And I recommend you do not buy this product. $80 for only two months worth of use, and then to receive nearly non-existent customer service, is a very bad bargain.
I purchased my Flip Video in the spring. The picture quality of the video is more than adequate - I trust it to capture and save the actions of our precious grandchildren. Since buying & using my own Flip, I have bought 5 to give as gifts. That surely backs up my rating of 5 stars.The small size & weight of the camera makes it easy to slip into a purse or pocket - keeping it "on hand" for those unexpected special moments. My grandchildren love to make their own videos - something I wouldn't allow with a more expensive camera.I have captured many snapshots from the videos I have taken. Too many digital photos have been snapped just before or just after the perfect smile or expression. A favorite is one of my son, his wife and their new baby, just minutes after our grandson was born.The convenience of having built-in software is priceless.The only con I have is not being able to edit out scenes from the middle of a video. I can only delete from the start or end of the clip.
I bought this turntable as a birthday gift. I was overwhelmed by the options out there as far as turntables go, so I asked a local record expert for some advice. He had this exact turntable to play his records in his record store, and said it is by far the best turntable you can buy under $300. I bought it through Amazon, and it made the perfect gift - sounds great!
This unit is working well. I traveled 2000 miles and listened to Audio tapes all the time. Good Buy.
- for much less than at the store! Who could ask for more?!
I ordered polaroid film packs to be used for the patients at the Shriners Hospital for children. The order came in the form of 10 individual packs instead of 5 dual packs. The film is of equal value and when questioned I was given a courtious explanation. Will do business again.
I followed the other reviewer's VERY helpful advice - and put the transmitter in International mode & set to 87.7. FINALLY no problems with static, interference, changing stations from rural to urban, etc! This is my FOURTH FM transmitter for my IPOD. I wish I just would have bought this one first!Excellent sound quality & I LOVE that I don't have to turn the volume all the way up in the car, then blow out my eardrums when I put in headphones to go jogging. It charges my IPod while I drive so I don't have to constantly plug it into my computer before I workout. It allows you to pick any station in the whole range & the SmartScan is helpful - but I just set it to intnl mode & left it on an empty station. I bought the RoadTrip docking station - loved the idea but the Ipod kept bouncing out on my gravel roads, plus I couldn't pick it up & look at the Ipod to select a song without taking it out of the dock. So I went back to a corded model. I'm VERY happy with my purchase. The only thing that would make me happier is if I could access the DC jack while this is plugged in (Like another model I've seen.)...and maybe if the cord retracted so it was less messy. But this is the best FM transmitter I've used.
at a good price. Why did not Sony rebrand this lens? I have owned three of these over the years
Excellent. Just the right combination of power (8x) and lens diameter (42 mm). Rugged, durable, not too heavy. Fold-down eyecups are great when wearing glasses.
Unlike most people, I am very picky about my flash memory. I have to be, because my camera is very picky in its highest-quality movie mode. Memory quality will make the difference between me being able to shoot less than a minute vs several minutes continuously.However, I couldn't resist a local sale on this chip. My camera is designed to be able to take advantage of Lexar's proprietary "Write Acceleration Technology". (Cameras must be designed to be able to take advantage of this feature; mine was the first which could.) I thought every lexar CF card bore it. But there was no mention of WA anywhere on this box. This, despite that Amazon and some other sites list this card as featuring WA.Well, I couldn't break one minute of continuous video recording with this chip (not that you won't be able to; depends the camera). It was about as bad as the worst card I've ever used in my camera. I even tried reformatting with different cluster sizes to no effect.For anyone taking stills, this card should prove durable and Lexar has good support (long distance phone number) and you apparently get a real American when you email them. They actually have my model camera in their lab, and went so far as to test recording length on one of their higher-quality cards for me (they got near 5 minutes, about the best you can get, nearly matching my Microdrive), so I know their higher-quality cards can do more if you need it. This one's not the same.Like all Lexar flash memory cards, it carries a lifetime warranty. This card is made in China. It came formatted in FAT. It also included a translucent plastic case.It's not worth it for me to email Lexar to ask if this card really has WA technology. It also wasn't worth it for me to test the transfer speed on this thing in a card reader, sorry. If you're concerned about transfer speed to care, you shouldn't be buying this card. As for me, the sweet local sale price couldn't soften the taste of this card for me. This one's going back.
Great product - works well when traveling in the car with my Mp3. Only downside is hunting for radio stations to tune in when traveling to different areas. Don't do this while driving!
Great picture and assembly and mounting were easy. The components seem to be of good quality, but the fit was not perfect. Not anything you'd really notice and nothing that impacts the picture, but definitely not perfect. If you are building your home theater on a budget this screen is a good choice.
we use this for our kareoke and the sound awesome NOT the singers.
I pack my 13" Apple Macbook, Canon 40D, 50mm lens, 70-300mm lens, 10-20mm wide angle lens, and 28-135mm lens, as well as spare batteries, remotes, an external flash, and a couple filters in this bag.. sure, it's tight (and with all that stuff- heavy), but it holds it securely. Great bag for the money
very pleased to have this as had not listened to my music for a while.Unfortunatley the remote control doeasnt work and once adapter was put into the docking station its impossible to remove!
I included this in the build of a new system running Windows 7 64bit. Windows did not auto detect it and I spent many hours getting it running. I agree, tech support from this company is poor.It runs fine now but I would not buy this again.
I tried it on a Nikon P500, the charge lasts half the time of original one and become too hot. I recomendMaximal Power DB NIK EN-EL5 Replacement Battery for Nikon Digital Camera/Camcorder (Silver)as I tried and sill working as Nikon original.
I have been using this player for about 2 months now and have been very satisfied with it. It is very basic but it gets the job done, i.e. provides excellent picture and sound quality. I have even managed to play a VCD from Singapore on this! Amazon has lowered the price even more since I bought it - so wait no more!
Replacing my 30' Belkin S-Video cable, to get the proper position for my projector.WOW! I normally expect to have a video picture transmitted through an S-Video cable. This piece of crap couldn't even approximate the background color, though to be honest, it was hard to tell the background at all among the squiggles and distortions that rolled mercilessly across what could optimistically be described as "the picture".The cable I received was about half as thick as a pencil. The photo makes it look like a nice thick cable. This is a lie, its the thinnest s-video cable I've ever seen.Save your cash, get a little nicer cable, this one sucks.
I have had this computer for 7 months and I still think it is the best purchase I have ever made. It is beautiful, efficient, and FAST! Never has the computer "locked up" on me, crashed, given me cryptic error messages, or taken more than a few seconds to open a file. My ONLY wish is for a two button mouse, as I still have to work on a clunky Dell at the office, I have never fully adapted to the one button mouse. This is a good, quality product that will last years. I purchased a video iPod shortly afterwards and I just love how the two products work together seamlessly.
After owning a variety of inkjets, and not really needing color capability, I decided to look into a laser printer. I read several positive reviews on this printer so decided to get it.I am glad I did. It is a very nice printer. Compact, good quality, good speed, and a good value!Tom
I wanted to purchase a set of reliable, great sounding headphones that were also durable..I found them in these.Seeking a portable, travel system...I wanted to match the headphones to my IPOD and a BRAVO tube headphone amp...What a great setup and very affordable on any budget.How do they sound???? GREAT!!!!! The reproduce the entire sound spectrum accurately...I am surprised they were only $55.
I was pleasantly surprised when I hooked up DB2 to my TV and got much better signal compared to Terk HDTVa. Unlike the Terk, DB2 does not need external power, which is great since Terk amp unit stopped working for me after a few month. After going through that couple of times, I finally got fed up and decided to get a new antenna. I got DB2 after reading all the positive reviews, and I cannot be happier with the purchase!It was a breeze to set up. We live on 5th floor of 8 story loft, facing inside the building, but it has no problem picking up signals. And antenna is not even placed near the window.Only minus is that it did not come with antenna cable.
very nice sanoxy. I like this sanozxy. It's very beautiful and very useful. It's very soft to use. I really like this product.
I bought this for my boyfriend and he absolutely loves it! He uses it every day and has uploaded movies, pictures, and music and still has so much more space available to him. He was definitely happy with the choice I made.
These are nice headphones. My only complaint is the location of both the on/off switch as well as the volume control - they are on the back of the ear cups. So as I lean my head back in my couch, I'm often accidentally turning them off or adjusting the volume.
I upgraded from a d70 and holy moly ...no comparison. The biggest diffrence is the feel and usability of the camera. The feel is all nikon pro..build fit and finish is amazing and compared to the d70 head and shoulders above. The pictures are great but really it is about getting to the picture that makes the diffrence with this camera. easy access to any commonly changed feature like wb, iso, file size and type, metering, focus point, shooting speed, ect...you will find joy again in shooting with this camera. I can only say if you have ever owed a 6006 or an 8008s and you enjoyed those film cameras...welcome home...finally a digital that feels and shoots like a film ...really its seamless...so far nothing and I mean nothing to complain about...I have the battery grip and use an 800 speedlight and 4/6 Hit. micro drives...beware it need a lot of space if your shooting raw +ps: if your looking beware the people promising to have them in stock and then not delivering...even normally reputable stores. I got mine through best buy...check often and you might get lucky like I did...sucks to pay tax but free shipping and had it in 4 days via regular ups...I was on the Ritz waiting list for 2 months before I gave up on them and found out about the best buy thing from a nikon bulletin board...good luck.
The hardware itself is brilliant except for one fault - well two really. Hang on, found another fault - make it three.Firstly, the design is classy and it is small enough to make it practical when jogging, dancing, or running away from the police (those crazy guys! When will they catch me!). BUT, if even a bead of sweat or general moisture gets under the plastic U-shaped covering then it will stay...forever; leaving in the process an assortment of inanimate patches that you can never get rid of.Secondly, the battery life of 70 hours promised is akin to buying magic beans from a mysterious wizened old man. More like 15 hours...Thirdly, the gig of space is divided into two parts, making downloading annoying as you have to switch between drives. This is more annoying if you have us the device in a data storage capacity. For instance, the biggest file you cab get it on it is 512 mb on each part. Though this is not a major issue it is something to be wary about.Other than that, the device itself is brilliant. Quality is super, and loud and crisp (though you should get the compulsory set of decent head phones/ear phones (the ones you get with the mp3s are always rubbish). I bought a decent set of Princess Leia-hairstyle head phones and the sound is brilliant.Going on this I would give this product four stars...BUT...SonicStage, the software you get with this, is the biggest atrocity known to mankind (well, one of them anyway). If you could create your own program and tried to make it bad on purpose you would not make it as bad as this.Firstly, it crashes a lot. This software crashes more times than Mr. Magoo driving at a destruction derby. I download the 3.2 version and it is better but not good enough to curse involuntary at the monitor screen.Secondly, it has more bugs than...erm...er...Bug's Life. For some reason, it sees the last two songs of an imported CD as HUGE files. I have had a 2mb song turn into a 75mg song using SonicStage. Though if you restart the program it sorts its self out.Thirdly, it puts the songs in the SonicStage library in weird orders. After downloading ten tracks I found that two of the tracks appeared further up on the list (this is not alphabetically ordering either).Fourthly, it sometimes says that there is no room left on the hard drive to import a CD. Which is fine, except the fact that I have 60 gig running free! Again, restarting the program solves this but if you want your music in a hurry (when the police come knocking on that door), then this is something you will have to put up with.
I'm in such awe of this amazing new talent and am in complete agreement with all of the comments made herein as well as those from other reviewers! The only complaint about this book that I have is that there hasn't been MAJOR promotion for it as it certainly deserves. First of all, this gyr falcon, as well as each character in this book, are soooooo REAL that you can actually FEEL their emotions and thoughts in every word of this phenomenal masterpiece. I can only hope that Mr. Harrison has another book on the way to us asap and that he has since changed agents so that he can get better publicity for his next book! Thank you, Mr. Harrison, for such a creative, beautiful story and one that will last in my mind for many years to come! While I was reading this book, everytime I had to put it down, I thought to myself....I just LOVE this book soooooo much! It's just such an amazing reading experience! I truly didn't want this one ever to end! It's simply breathtaking!
The first Antec Power Supply BP500U was defective and would not start up Windows. I emailed them right away and in 2 days I received another one. This one worked. Geovanne's Attic receives a 100% and AAA's in my book. They can't help it when products don't meet up to specs or are damaged, but, they do everything in their power to make it right.THANK YOU GEOVANNE'S ATTIC.
This is a good cheap lineout converter, ive had mine in my car for over 6 months with no issues, installation was easy.
We bought this for our daughter for commuter schoolwork. It quickly became the most popular machine in the house. Not the greatest on battery life, but fast, reliable, and extremely capable. Almost a year now and no problems at all. Amazon was prompt on their rebate, Toshiba needed a little prodding. I am tempted to buy another for myself - company HP machine looks sick next to it.
This cable is good for anyone who needs a new cat 5 cable. If you are a online gamer is cat 5 cable is great for you and anyone.
This works great. We've had this HP printer for years and this transfer kit hasn't been any issue. The printing quality has been excellent, and especially good for a small business who wants to print materials in-house.
The Sony GPS-CS1 is a special-purpose GPS device that records a track log with position and time so you can geotag photos. There's no screen or output of any kind except for a few status lights, so you can't use the GPS-CS1 to tell where you are. I bought mine from Amazon for $93. (I got the GPSCS1KA package; there's also a similar package that costs $10 more and might have extra software for Sony cameras.)You use the GPS-CS1 just like you use any GPS device to geotag photos: You turn the device on and leave it on while you shoot. Then you feed the GPS track log (which the GPS-CS1 and most other devices make available as a text file) and the photos into a tagging program which takes the time of each photo, finds that time in the track log, interpolates to calculate the position (lattitude, logitude, and elevation), and stores it as metadata in the photo itself. Once a photo is tagged, lots of applications and web sites can do various things with it, such as showing it on a map.Most people are probably familiar with GPS devices these days as car navigation systems, but that kind of navigation isn't really a GPS technology. The GPS part of the device just determines its position. Another computer in the device shows it on a stored map and tells you when and where to turn based on a calculated route. Fancy navigation features are great to have, but they have nothing at all to do with geotagging photos. For that you just need the track log.So, in theory, the Sony GPS-CS1 can do the job. In reality, it can't. Neither can another inexpensive GPS device I tried, a Magellan eXplorist 210 ($142).Yesterday I drove about 15 miles on roads with no tree cover, no tall buildings, and no nearby mountains. I put the Sony GPS-CS1 and the Magellan eXplorist 210 on the dashboard of my car, and a Garmin 60CSx ($357) on the center console, where it had a much less clear view of the sky. Then I took the three track logs and displayed them in Google Earth (an application for the Mac and other platforms, not the web site).The results showed that the Garmin track followed the road, even the lane, exactly, and the other two were way off. The Magellan has me between the lanes, and the Sony has me in on the wrong side.The Magellan isn't necessarily better than the Sony. A bit later in the trip, the Sony was closer to the Garmin, and on the road, while the Magellan was way off.Looking at the whole route, the Garmin was always on the road, and the other two were mostly in the wrong place. By "wrong place," I mean that the error was much greater than what the GPS system is capable of. If you want to tag your photos within one or two hundred feet of the actual position, then fine, but for lots of applications that's just too far off. Bear in mind that my conditions were nearly ideal. In a more urban setting the two cheaper devices would probably be even more wrong.It's not that the Sony and the Magellan were always wrong. But such instruments need to be judged based on their reliability, and that's determined by when they're wrong, not when they're right. The Garmin was never wrong, not on my trip yesterday, nor on any other outing I've taken it on since I got it a few weeks ago.It's not that Garmin knows something that Sony and Magellan don't. It's that the Garmin 60CSx has a SIRFstarIII GPS chip and the other two don't. I didn't run the test, but if I compared a $300+ SIRFstarIII-chip-based Magellan to a $150 Garmin without the chip, the results would show the higher-priced device to be right and the cheaper one to be wrong. Alas, the only attraction of the Sony is its low price, and that's just not enough to pay for electronics that actually work.The Sony GPS-CS1 has a few other problems:1. It won't connect to a PowerPC-based Mac (even with OS X 10.4.10; I didn't try the as-yet-unreleased 10.5), although it works fine on an Intel-based Mac or on a Windows Vista PC. (I understand it also works fine on XP and Linux.) I have a lot of experience connecting USB drives to my Mac, and my guess is that it's not hard to make one that connects. Clearly, Sony just doesn't care. (Some reviewers blame the problem on Apple, but the PowerPC-based Macs have been around for years with no problems connecting to everyone else's USB devices.)2. Because the Sony has no display, you can't confirm that it's tracking. On devices with a screen, you can view the track to confirm that you've got it set up right. All you have on the Sony is a blinking light that tells you it's locked onto GPS satellites.So, my advice for buying a GPS device for geotagging is to get a device with SIRFstarIII chip. Lots of photographers spend $2000 or more on their body and lenses, so why not $350 for the GPS? As as bonus, it will tell you how to get to the shoot and how to get home afterwards. If an accuracy of a few hundred feet is all you need and you don't use a PowerPC-based Mac, then the Sony GPS-CS1 is OK, and it does cost only $93.
Great product and does not take up a lot a room in my already crowded camera bag
I am an amateur photograher and use Photoshop Elements to edit my images. I use two monitors and each had its own color variations. The Huey calibrated both to near identical colors in a matter of minutes. For an amateur this product met and exceeded my expectations.
Good product. good quality. at all satisfied. thats all thats all thats all thats all thats all thats all thats all
This card is the fastest and most reliable wireless device that I have ever purchased. The reception is always 3 to 4 bars, even from across the house. My newer PC is mostly MSI components and contains a similar card as this model, so I knew this was the right choice.
I know that PDA's are a thing of the past. I however don't desire an expensive data package from the cell companies and have a $10 a month cell plan, and after paying for this the PDA is mine with NO further payments.Palm software is easy to download on your computer. You can add events, contacts etc., on line and then sync to your PDA. Get the leather case for this device and protect the investment that you will be using all of the time.
I bought this for my Mom's iPod.It works great, and you can still see the color of her iPod.
I bought a BN-01 before going on a two week cruise and left the charger at home which gave me 2 BN-01's, an FL-50 and FC-01 to support off of my SHV-01 and a set of 4 nicads. Keeping the nicads charged and using the BN-01 / SHV-01 on every shot together they gave me 2000 indoor flash shoots (with very rapid shooting). Had I not used a set of 4 NIMH cells along side the BN-01's I suspect the number would be lower, around 700 shots per battery.EDIT 9-12-2009 I'm on my 3rd BN-01 - 1 came with my SHV-01 and is now pretty dead, I bought one separately a couple years ago and it's about 1/2 dead (300 flashes) and so I bought another one for this trip. I was glad to see it was a fresh stock battery so I won't ding it a star but it is pricy for 6 2400 mah nimh cells and a fuel gauge. The only way to really tell if your pack is still good is to charge it then leave the SHV-01 turned on w/o a flash connected. It should drain the pack in about 30 hours without use. If it goes dead in 3 hours - then its time to replace the BN-01 -- END OF EDITEither way the BN-01 is a 6 cell (7.2 Volt) NiMH battery rated at 2.4 AH. The combination really charges your flash fast!
The chargers are your basic necessities and they work fine. The silicone skin is better than average protection but expect some adjustmens as to how you work the Zen. It impacts the Zen's sensitivity.
If you have an older workstation that has an older motherboard and needs an upgrade in memory, you have to stick with edo. I have two 32MB Viking chips in my linux box that doesn't miss a step when my webserver gets 8,000+ hits a day
This is a great pre-amp. Great quality for a good price. I love mine. I am very glad I bought it. This company is what I was always looking for, good quality audio gear at a reasonable price. (No, I do not work for them or have any connection.)
Best monitor I have ever used. Small footprint, excellent resolution with good brightness and contrast. Worth every penny.
I borrowed a jugs gun and used both to read softballs out of a jugs pitching machine. The speedtrac would not register until I backed it up to about 12 feet away. The Jugs gun would pic up the speed the second it left the machine and the speedtrac needed 12 feet to do it so I assume the difference in the readings is the drop in speed after 12 feet. At 12 feet away the speedtrac was consistantly 6 mph lower than the jugs gun. At 40 feet away it was 8 mph slower. If the jugs jr. machine was set on 40, the jugs gun read 40 and the same at 60 for the yellow dimpled balls. Real softballs were always 1-2 miles slower than the pitching machine reading.
After much shopping around, I purchased this camera before my trip to South Africa this past August. I was heavily debating whether or not to "step up" to an SLR, but I also like to travel light and did not have time go through the SLR learning curve, and the 10x zoom (for safari pics) is what did it for me. Lo and behold I soon found out that with the extended digital zoom, I could go up to 60x! During my trip, many people (including SLR owners) raved about my camera and the amazing pictures it took, especially for it's size. It also takes great video. I highly recommend it!
I had the same headphones and accidently broke them on a trip.Couldn't wait to get home to order the same ones.They are the best fit size for me and the sound quality is GREAT.??Why consider any others??
I was dying to get one of these since December 2004. Finally, I got a 4GB Green Mini iPod for my birthday in May 2005, and I just love it. You can put whatever song, notes, or contracts you want on here. The quality is good and the colours are pretty too. Bring it to school and show it off.. people will think you're cool but watch out for the people who are looking at your iPod, they might just drop and break it.(i'm just worry about how long the battery will last)
This is an excellent product. I would highly recommended the product to protect your Nano.
My expectations are always too high for my product purchases. I simply expect things to work as advertised. I am often disappointed, but not here. This scanner has been excellent for me. I scan mostly contract documents in black and white and it works exceedingly well. The small footprint makes it easy to keep on my desk. I retired my fax machine and home phone line because of this machine.I will say I've begun having a few issues with the document feeder grabbing more than 1 page at a time. This didn't start until I had probably scanned a couple thousand pages. Hopefully I can figure out how to get that resolved.I also just updated my laptop to Windows 7. Stupid me forgot to check for compatible software for the scanner beforehand, but after some creative googling I found that Fujitsu had the answer, but it took probably 2 hours to download all the software, apply some updates and reboot a couple of times. All is well again.
I was finally ready to purchase a HDTV and went down to the local Best Buy because the the great financing of 2 yrs same as cash and sales they had this Memorial Day. I was interested in the 42" Sharp Aquios LCD 1080p before I was on my way down to the store to view all TVs in person. When I got there I saw the other tv I i was slightly interested in to compare it to the Aquios was the Toshiba REGZA 1080p and was blown away by the resolution of the promo they were playing on HD DVD, the price and of course 3 yrs same as cash pan they had on Toshiba tvs. Needless to say I was sold! I got the TV for $1519(minus tax) score. I am a big fan of Toshiba from the TV I replaced which I bought in winter of 2000 which has never given me problems. While I was there I picked my Toshiba HD-A20 1080p HD DVD palyer to replace my original DVD player that I had purchased back in 1999 and paid $400 for, and agian never gave me any problems. Viewing both "Phantom of the Opera" and "Corpse Bride" were amazing at 1080p and I'm a stickler on resolution. Needless to say I side with Toshiba there products and HD DVD. I am at this moment extremely happy with my purchase.
i didn't think you could get that much sound out of a little speaker system. it isn't the best thing it the world, but for what i use it for it works better than i could have ever imagined. i leave it in the kitchen and i can hear it throughout the entire house. i am extremely happy with the value for the price.
I bought this for my wife because I got the same model a couple-3 years earlier. They made a few improvments to it, suck as how you can zoom in on things after you start videoing. I couldn't do that on my camera. Had to zoom before I started the video. But I was extremely disappointed in the fact that there was no battery charger included with the camera. We had to hunt down and buy a seperate set. That got the camera 3 stars.
I looked at the Garmin 60cs and eXplorist 500 as I wanted a GPS with that has a bright and colored screen; was small enough to fit in my pockets (being 3xl helps); and was not too complicated. The Garmin shape was funky, the eX500 was perfect for hand or pocket. The eX500 had a memory slot, which I stuck a 1gb card in verses the 56 mb of memory for the G60cs. I got my western Oregon map for keeping it local; I got my whole Oregon map for travelin' about; I got my OR-WA-ID-W.MT for visiting the relatives. Switching maps only takes minutes. I was a little concerned about only having a lithium battery that might go dead, so off to Radio Shack for a 4-AA battery box (4x1.2v per battery=4.8v, close enough to the 5v from a USB port). I clipped the end off a USB cable, spliced it into the leads from the battery box, and simply plugged the USB cable from the eX500 into it. Battery box in pants pocket, eX500 in my hand, but on a leash, so to speak. I am clumsy, so I have given it repeatedly the drop test, the crash test, and it takes a beating and keeps on ticking. It does work in the truck with the suction cup mount, and zoomed in it shows the streets ahead, and how to find grandma's house. My wife calls me "navigationally challenged", but with the eX500, we go the long way because we choose to explore. Putting in wayoints / points of interest was tedius at first, now I can do it in my sleep. All in all, I am very happy with my eX500.
I purchased this case to protect my new Sony Cybershot W150. It's a compact designed case and the camera fits nicely inside. However, the smaller compartment does not comfortably hold accessories, namely the battery case for the camera (it fits in the compartment but appears to stretch the case slightly). On top of that, this camera case does not come with a shoulder strap or clips to attach a shoulder strap; it's meant to be placed on your belt. It's good for protecting a compact cybershot camera, but if you prefer a case with a shoulder strap you'd be better off looking at a different case.
Very good to start learning about Close-Up Photography. Fair price, shipping cost to high. Should be in everyone's camera bag. ;-)
Excellent surge protector!! The 12 outlets are very well layed out and offer plenty of room for large adapter style plugs. Surge protector is UL listed and has a slim sleek design. It also has slots on the bottom of the unit which will allow it to be mounted on the wall if need be. Overall for the price it cant be beat!!
I have used this case for everythingI could fit into it. haven't had any issues and this case is sturdy enough to travel around the world with me. not sure if it's water proof, have not had to worry about that yet. if you looking for a small case for cords, ear buds. and what ever else. this one is perfect.
Do not not buy this unit. I bought this Maxtor 300 GB at frys for $99. I could back up my files on this drive for the first time I used it with Windows XP. I never used it with in next two months. Now After 3 months I pluged it and is giving constant "delayed read/write" error. After geting this error, the drive is not accessible any more. Restarting PC, makes it work for about 5 minuts and goes back into "delayed read/write" error mode.I tried this unit plugging into Macbook. It also gets frozen after starting copying first large file. Tried high speed firewire connecting to Macbook, also goes into error mode after transferring first file. I have tried calling support from Maxtor, which now goes to Seagate. I got advice that try downloading new drivers. I got from web site same copy of software which came on CD with the HD. That makes no difference. Now 90 days are over after purchase, so I can not return it.This unit is a heavy paper weight with no use. If you are looking for quality product, stay away from this Maxtor 300 GB.
use it all the time. I'm a gadget geek with a number of machines all over the house, office and living room and this guy comes in very handy.Could do with a better carrying case and color options but the product itself is outstanding.
Traded my 12c in for this baby and couldn't be happier. Much faster and user-friendly, with alphanumeric display and great solver functionality. Easy to program too, programming on the 12c was so clumsy and convoluted as to be unusable. It can be held in your left hand and operated with your thumb only, something you can't do with the 12c because of the horizontal form factor.I'm more and more convinced that the popularity of the 12c is a clear sign that finance people don't have much of a clue when it comes to technology.
THIS FUJI FINEPIX 2800 2MP ALLOWED ME TO CAPTURE SOME VERY VIVID PICTURES. THIS CAMERA HAS THE CLEARITY OF A HOT HUMID DAY IN JUNE. THE BRIGHTNESS,SHAPNESS,QUICKNESS OF THIS CAMERA IS UNBELIEVEABLE. AND ITS LIGHT-WEIGHT. BEST CAMERA. MAY I TAKE YOUR PIC? LOL
I just love this surge protector, first it has six outlets for plugs that are brick-shaped to which means they no longer cover other outlets, then it has another six outlets closer together for plugs that aren't brick-shaped because of all this, I'm able to use one surge protector than two or three which saves space and also save clutter. Also I have gained room space to plug in more devices if I need to.Since I don't live in an area to where I have to worry about power surges from things like lightning storms and other causes, I don't really know how effective it is. Also it has room for phone lines, ethernet ports, and coaxial cable to which I haven't tested because I don't live in an area to where I have to worry about power surges.Bottom line: If you are tired of those brick-shaped plugs blocking other outlets, need more outlets, want to save some space from the clutter of multiple surge protectors or all of the above, you won't go wrong with this surge protector. It's a high quality surge protector at a very reasonably low price compared to other high end ones.
I first heard these Bose MediaMate speakers on display at a local Best Buy and was impressed with its full sound and deep bass. I would have purchased them then and there, but they were out of stock so I went home and ordered it from Amazon. These speakers take less overall space (no subwoofer), and to me sound better than my Logitech Z-340 speakers, which is remarkable considering that the Logitech has a subwoofer and these don't!The only negative was that the first pair I received had a faulty connector coming from the powered speaker to the non-powered speaker, which caused static or silence in the right speaker if I touched the connector or moved the left speaker. However, with Amazon's easy-to-use return policy (they paid for return shipping, with the return label accessible immediately via UPS online), I was able to get a replacement promptly via express delivery. I was pleased that Amazon shipped the new pair before they received the faulty pair, minimizing the turnaround. The new pair still had some problems with the connector (i.e. static on the right speaker if I fiddled with it), but it was not as bad as the first pair, and was acceptable once it was set up.Some notes:- The quality of the connector coming from the powered speaker to the non-powered speaker needs to be improved (see note above).- There is no power button on these speakers, which wasn't an issue for me since I have both my monitor and speakers connected to a switch which I can power off.- There is a built-in mixer that allows you to connect an additional source and fade between the two.- There are only two knobs, for the volume and the mixer. There are no bass/treble controls like some speakers. You can do this via software if necessary, although I have never needed to yet because it sounds great as-is.- There is a headphone out jack (most other speakers have this also).In spite of the quality issues I described above, I feel these are a great set speakers even compared to those having subwoofers, and by far are the best 2-speaker sets I have heard.BTW, I have demoted my Logitechs to serve as speakers for the TV room in my guest/game room.Rating 4 out of 5 due to the quality issues I encountered, would have been a 5 otherwise.
purchased this for my blu rays and installation was really quick and easy thanks to the instructions and its very firm, the only thing i do not like about it is how the movies sit on the rack
I have very happy with the 1gb card. It did not take long to get my package and start using it. I have had no problems.
I'm giving this product four stars. Not because they are great headphones, but because they are exactly what I expected they would be. They don't fit well or sound great and the cord is kind of short. But, I spent less than $10. They are a perfect set of throw-away headphones, good for leaving in your office or backpack.
Buy them here on Amazon and save! Same thing that you buy in the store for a lot, lot more!
very good picture quality and nice, modern style - sadly, the worst Customer Service I have ever encountered. The frame I received would not auto rotate nor would it allow me to rotate an individual picture from the landscape mode to the portrait mode. I sent an email to Phillips Customer Care asking for assistance. their reply was, "we're sorry your framw will not rotate your pictures...this concern required thoough troubleshooting over the phone..." I called their Customer Care number -I was informed by the representative that this frame will not rotate pictures. When asked what the 'auto tilt' feature was for he replied, "I dunno" when asked if this could be a software glitch with my frame he said, "I dunno" He did refer to somthing on page 19 of the manual for this item - there is NO page 19, only a leaflet was supplied - at that point I gave up - lesson: keep the packing - it will be returned.Phillips should be ashamed of their Customer Support - this is not a bargan item - For all of the millions that this company will spend on advertising in the future, whenever I hear the name or see their logo I'll always remember..."I Dunno"
I bought this for my parents because it makes life a lot easier to have one remote. I have been using these remotes for years. Since I am a gadget guy, it was easy for me to set up. However if you are not, it can be a bit tricky to get through the setup. I gave it 4 stars due to this. However once it is setup, it works great. My parents are very happy that i set this up for them.
The solution dries too quickly on a 17" Mac screen. I always find myself using 2-3 packets until I think the screen is sufficiently free of airborn particles, fingerprints and residue left over from the sole use of polish singles.The iKlear Cleaning Kit is more than adequate for my needs, although a bit expensive for it's size. With one application, the iKlear solution and the large or travel-size micro-chamois cloth not only cleans, but indeed polishes both the screen and entire notebook casing.I would purchase this product again.
Great sound...stays on your head during jogging workout---best quality you get what you pay for---highly recommended.
Case received was the wriong size and was returned to retailer. Have not received reply as yet.
I just bought the color unit with the entire travel package (Software, cables, SD card, car cradle)and have just begun to play with it, and I am extremely impressed with how the unit functions. Once I learned how to maneuver the unit, and downloaded detailed maps, I get an accurate and concise street by street map and directions. I am planning some longer trips and will use the unit as my primary map guides.I will also use the devise to plot and measure our Cross Country course, which should be more accurate that using the wheel to measure the course.Like the other reviews, the battery life is very disappointing, but if it is plugged into the car power outlet, it will stay lit and will not drain the batteries.
The flash work well and easy to use. It perform for me what must consider to be outstanding and using rechargable batteries I took over 350 photos at night with no problems.
For various reasons, I bought three of these in the past six months. Installing a hard drive is relatively easy (once you set your drive's correct jumper location). The footprint/design of the enclosure is compact and attractive. There are additional hard disk drivers and user guides on an included CD, but you may not need even them.
Just wanted to add my two cents here. I have never been more disappointed in a product. I purchased one and had to return it on the same day. The disk tray got stuck and wouldn't open or play. I returned it right away and have had the "new" one for less than a year. Attempted to record several programs recently (I don't use it daily) and it appears to be recording but doesn't record ANYTHING! The disk tray only operates intermittently so don't put a disk in if you don't want to run the risk of losing or damaging it.Cyberhome's website is up for sale so I am assuming now that they have gone under. That means you will get no tech support on this product! I don't remember what I paid for it now...probably around $100 but after reading some of the other reviews I think it is a sham of a product - never intended to really operate for any length of time.
This power strip is well constructed and looks very nice if used in an area where it can't be kept concealed. I found it's appearance so appealing for a power strip that I bought another one, and will buy more as the need arises.
I basically bought this for the price and reviews from here. I'm pretty happy with it. It's definitely a difference from my old television.
If you have never taken the cover off your computer to do a little work, this is a great baptism into the world of computer tech. I'm no I.T. guy so if I can do it, you can do it. If you can follow simple instructions this is an inexpensive way to increase performance.Important Note: Make sure the type of Ram you buy matches the Ram already in your computer. If you don't the new Ram won't work with the old.
I am another recent victim of the dreaded Error 41, just after the warranty period. Had the cartridge empty errors reported here throughout its life. Word needs to get out that Brother inkjet units are very shoddy products designed as disposable items. As far as I know, all Brother MFC inkjet machines use the same head and prone to the same problems. Do a web search on Brother Error 41 and you will see that this a chronic problem that Brother has known about for a very long time. I wish I had done the search before I bought it.
Installed 1TB hard drive... plugged into USB port and immediately backed up all the pics on my computer. Worked like a charm. No complaints.
I but this product to complement my home-build Media Center PC. This product is advertised as an OEM Dual TV Tuner for Microsoft Windows Medica Center Edition. But, it works like a charm with the open source (and free) Media Portal, a Media Center work-a-like. The Hauppauge WinTV PVR 500MCE is a fast and solid tv tuner, I recommed to buy it.
Lens is pretty much brand new. As described, great lens for what I need. Great price and arrived on time.
This device works for both my regular standard IDE HD as well as my laptop HD, love it, what can I say.Backup has never been this fun, same with data recovery or just simply scanning for malware from another PC, the options are endless.
This CD player is the best I've ever seen, real cheap and doesn't even skip wwith out the ESP on. I tested this cd player jogging, jumping on a trampoline, dropping it 4 feet, and smacking it without the protection on, and it never ever skips. Very compact and stylish also. I've owned many portable cd players, this IS the best!!!!!
Before getting into how this projector works, I need to preface by saying that I am on my second projector and third bulb in 2.5 months. I teach school, and need the projector about 4 times/day at 15-20 minutes per use. Perhaps I should have considered a machine capable running consistently during a demanding duty cycle, but solid state electronics are usually not phased by this (and the bulbs, priced as they are, should not be either.)When this projector works, it works well. It has a nice, bright image and good clarity/detail. It is quiet, runs cool, is light, and fairly portable. Compared to others on the market, the value per dollar is excellent. I seem to have had machines with teething problems though.My first projector, purchased new mid-January of 2005, exhibited all the symptoms of a bad bulb within 2 weeks, and 20 hours on the clock. I called Epson tech. service, was walked through some diagnostics, and was told that a new projector would be out quickly. I received my "new" projector (actually a refurb. unit with more hours on the bulb than mine had) the next morning. Great turnaround, but to get a refurbished unit for my two-week new one, especially with the bulb hours as they were was no bargain. I called customer service to voice my opinion on this and they agreed that I was due compensation - I was promised a new bulb but never received it. I am still fighting for one.The second projector worked for another 2 weeks, then operation became intermittant for a few hours, then the unit stopped working completely.After another over the phone diagnosis, the rep. told me the bulb was bad, but that bulbs were out of stock -- same story I had received earlier. As of this writing, I am still waiting.I don't know if this problem is endemic to this machine, but mine is certainly no gem. Maybe I need a heavy-duty model. I've always followed directions for cool down, haven't abused it, but continue to suffer the same problem on what is becoming a consistent basis. If I was rich, this wouldn't be problem, I'd just trade up. I give this machine a "C", and I give Epson's Customer Service Dept. a "C-". Next time, initial cost will not be such a huge issue in my purchase decision.
The T9 armband and MP3 player case works as described, I use the case on a regular basis, with my only complaint is that, even with before mentioned modifications to the case, the USB connection does not work well with the player in the case. It is no big deal and now I just remove the player from the case each night while updating and charging. I do like the magnetic clasp and I am able to use all controls w/o any difficulty. I also use a Sennheiser CX300 pair of earbuds with a sideways plug w/o any issues.The arm band does its job and I find it is especially nice when working out in the yard. Overall the quality of both the case and armband seem pretty good, I've only used it for a few weeks, I guess I'll know more about the durability over time.For me, I felt the price is about average for this type of accessory and believe it is worth the cost.
No amplifier so I couldn't event hear the music on the turntable. WOW! Now I'll have to spend more money for an amplifier
Especially when combined with the RF extender, this remote beats anything on the market. It doesn't have the fancy color LCD of some remotes, but the extensive customization capabilities and simultaneous IR/RF ability allow it to control everything.I use it to control a pile of hidden components via the RF extender, as well as a projector and light switch which are IR line-of-sight. The ability to create complicated macros and create custom button labels mean that the techno-geek is happy, but can make the system easy enough to understand for the non-tech members of the family.I'm hoping for a follow-on product with some PC programming capability and fancy color graphics LCD, but for now this is the best deal going.Update 1/12/2009. I am in the middle of upgrading my home theater to HDMI, Blu-ray, LCD and other modern goodness. I figured it was time for a new universal remote as well. I was amazed that after doing much research, this is still the best option out there for RF universality and program-ability. Still waiting for Logitech or URC to come out with the same functionality with PC, color and touchscreen features.
This scanner works fine on XP. XP detects and installs the driver, however you can not install the HP driver. It is still works! I succesfully scanned OCR and Color photo with a usb cable! Helps if you know what you're doing. ;)
Works great. Good purchase and terrific price. Love shopping on Amazon. Will shop Amazon every chance I get. Would recommend to anyone who has a traditional mini jack headset which will work good with this product.
Huge fan of Garmin products but my experience with this specific item has been far from ideal. The primary problem is with the physical design of the hinge. The plastic portion of the assembly that holds the hinge pin on the base is too thin and the plastic too weak to support the tension of the mount arm. I have gone through three of these mounts now and all have broken at the exact same point through doing nothing more than moving the arm up or down to adjust the position of the GPS unit. The plastic cracks and the metal hinge pin pops out, dropping the entire GPS unit to the floor. The first time it happened I thought maybe I did something incorrect to over flex the arm so bought another. The second time it broke I thought maybe I just got a bum replacement part, so ordered another. After it broke this third time in the exact same place, it became obvious that this thing is just not designed well. The plastic around the hinge pin is fundamentally just too thin. I will be trying a different brand of replacement mount to see if that improves the performance.My humble opinion based on my personal experience with this unit. Take it for what it is worth - hope this helps someone avoid going through the same trouble.
I will be using this for a normal computer setup, nothing fancy. I am creating a computer for my dad and decided to buy this ram because of the quality from the brand. Kingston in my opinion is one of the top 5 producers of ram. The price was very cheap for 1gb ram, I know its not the best for a poweful pc but I am building a decent computer for browsing the internet for my dad. I would recommend this product for anyone who wants a decent pc.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Pros: Cheap, readily available. Charges both NiMH and NiCd batteriesCon: Charges all batteries the same amount of time (not smart), must charge batteries in pairs (except 9v), high capacity batteries will not be fully charged.I bought this unit because I trusted the Energizer name brand, and I wanted a good battery charger since my daughter has lots of toys that are using batteries fast. the first thing I did not like is that batteries (except 9V ) must be charged in pairs. Well, some toys have odd numbers of batteries, what then? I then found out that the energizer C rechargeables that I bought hold only 2500 mAh (eventhough they say HIGH ENERGY), the same as a AA, so they do not last too long. I decided to look online and found this company http://batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID;=22They sell the BCH1HU and also some bundles with high capacy (10000 mAH) C batteries, this is a smart charger, can charge odd number of bateries and is a much better unit.
This is a great player for the price, it works and sounds great, and that is all that matters, right?I totally agree, but there are a few problems that kill this little MP3/WMA player's glory.All have been mentioned so far, and I am pretty sure that everyone is aware but now, but why not put my two cents in it?-I like the fact that you have an arm band and a belt clip. There is a rubberised enclosure for the player that facilitates the mounting to the arm band. My problem is the player's unusual shape causes it to stick out like a sore thumb on the side of your arm. I suggest increased awareness in situations in the gym where there is a possibility of rubbing, as the buttons on the player are akward and stick out.-Since we are on the topic of buttons, I have read several reviews of individual's players losing button functuality over time. I do not doubt this from feeling the shoddy construction of the buttons. The lock function is also buried too deep down in the menus.-Speaking of menus, common functions are buried deep and make it a pain, especially when the rubber casing is on, it makes the top buttons hard to access, including volume.-Music still sounds nice at max volume, included earbuds are good, but may not quite reach some waists.-Complaints about radio reception; I have not tried it myself, but Rio claims to have solved these problems with the latest firmware update.-It makes a difference, you will notice the differences in the menu format.-The software sucks, use anything but the Music Manager. It does work in terms of basic functionality though. The USB cable is proprietary, and Rio states on their website that they have tested SD media up to 1 GB.-Battery life is adequate, as advertised.-The screen shows a lot for something in its price range, maybe a little too much, although the LCD does look a little archaic. I will expand on this in the next bullet.-The LCD screen is the Achilles Heel of this player in terms of durability. Two weeks after I got this thing from Overstock, I clipped it on my Interceptor body armour in an ammo pouch, and took it on an 8 mile ruck march. At the end, I forgot and threw my armour in the back of a truck. When I got back the screen was done. It will take a fall anywhere, but once the screen gets hit, it is done.In summary, this rocks if you can get it for 30 bucks, it is expandable to 1 GB, but you have to be cognisant of your surroundings, or you will break this toy.
Wish I'd read the amazon review before impetuously buying a hardbound copy of this book (or any copy for that matter). Enjoyed her first book but found the follow-up to be unbelievably tedious, and ultimately nothing happened. WAY too much information about characters that merited a paragraph or two. I kept plodding along with my reading, erroneously believing that there would be some identifiable outcome. About half way through, I realized that I was skimming entire pages ... later I began skipping chapters. It was a huge disappointment.
I've been using this pad for about four weeks now, and I'm generally very satisfied with the hardware. I've had no problems with the pen, connectivity, or battery life. The only small qualm is with the size of the portfolio. It seems the designer erred on the side of making it extra large and extra-padded, so it's just a bit bulkier than I'd like.Aside from the hardware, a big part of the effectiveness of this product, as you might imagine, is the software. The package includes software to do a whole variety of things, from Office integration to using the device as a drawing pad. The thing I was really after, though, was handwriting recognition, and this is where I was let down.The package advertises that it supports handwriting recognition with the software in the box, and it does -- except there's a catch. You've got to be plugged in for the handwriting recognition to work. That's right, you're out of luck when you use the tablet disconnected and then plug it in.There's an easy way to fix this, though. When you run the demo version of EverNote for the first time, you'll have a chance to upgrade to EverNote plus for like $30. Take advantage of this the first time you see the option, though, because I wasn't able to find the offer once I'd passed the first time. EverNote Plus *will* recognize handwriting from offline notes, and it does a pretty passable job.If you factor in the extra $30 in software costs, this product is a little pricier, but it's well worth the upgrade.
I've tried a couple different antennas, and this one is the best value. You have to buy one of the $60+ antennas before you equal the performance of this unit. I live in San Diego, and was able to receive Los Angeles stations over 100 miles away. Granted the LA stations come and go based on the weather/atmospheric conditions, but when they come in, they are very clear video.
I took a lot of time making my decision which Garmin to buy for my hiking and boat ventures. I have owned Garmin GPS's for over 15 years. I talked to friends who purchased GPS's in the last couple of years. I read all the reviews I could find. The Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Personal Navigator meets my needs best. I just spend 8 days in the Colorado Rockies' hiking and rafting the Arkansas River. I came home and back loaded my trip to my computer, this was an important part for me, I like to see where I have been, as well as know where I am. I found it easy to use, easy to setup, each to save my track logs and waypoints. The price was also important. One thing to always remember when you buy any GPS you will need to add other items to make it complete for your personal needs: TOPO Map software, extra MicroSD cards, 12 Volt Car Power Cable and Carrying Case.
Received was an 80 slide tray in a 140 tray box and it was not new. The house mechanic had to assemble it properly for it to function. No future purchases will be made using Moo Sisters from whom a "snippy" response was received after a response was made to them regarding satisfaction with the product.
I got this lens for Christmas. I bought the 1.8 when I was just getting into photography, mostly because I didn't want to shell out a bunch of money for equipment I may or may not get into. But, I did. Soon enough, I realized the 1.8 wasn't the performer I needed. Was happy to get this for Christmas, already did some engagement photos with it, and they're lightyears better than they would have been with my 1.8. The focus on the 1.4 is just so much better! I haven't had it very long, and if my feelings change, I will update my review.
I recently purchased the DVC 90 to transfer 8mm tapes of my kids to DVD. It has worked flawlessly. Simple setup and straight to capturing video. My only annoyance is the Pinnacle software was a little confusing at first. I have since grasped it use and now am having no problems. I really like this item. I purchased the Xpert EZ DVD maker and could never get it to work properly. I would definitely recommend this product for someone who wants to transfer home videos. It may not be advanced enough for major editing projects, but works great for my needs.
These cables are as good as any you can get anywhere. You can't beat the price and shipping was fast. I am very happy with this purchase.
The lamp arrived as stated in the description. The delievery time was reasonable and the price was competitive with other listings..
I ordered the Lyra last month during the big $[...] rebate offer that [...] was running. Given all of that I was able to pick this item up for about $[...] (also with [...] free super saver shipping).Pros:5gb of storage pretty nice.Cheap!!Battery life is running me about 7 hours (with shuffle and I skip a lot)Cons:Menu system was a little weird to get used it, everything worked thoughHaving to run the "Profile" option everytime I change the music.Also, just to add I changed the Protocol up under the advanced settings from the default "MTP" (the setting if you use Windows Media Player for syncing) to "MSC" where it just shows up as a hard drive in windows. I much, much prefer to manage my own music as I find Musicmatch and Windows Media Player a big pain in the [...].I just copy and paste my music and then run Profile and let the player run on shuffle.
Finally a power strip that's thin and lets me use all the plugs! 5 Wall warts, 2 HP Touchpad plugs, 5 regular cords.
This product works great! Long life, and charges with JVC charger! Very Worth it!
We've always had trouble with Netgear and never used D-Link. The reason we've never moved on to D-Link is because we decided to try Linksys after all the issues we had with Netgear, and Linksys has yet to let us down. I use this particular USB Network Adapter on both of our Tivos as well as the family computer we keep in the kitchen.Occasionally - perhaps once every month, maybe less) - the connection drops, and the only thing that solves it is unplugging the device, waiting a minute or so, then plugging it in again. It's not very bothersome for us.
As advertised, the 3M Notebook Privacy Filter does its job by masking what you are typing on the screen from other people. Someone seated right next to you cannot tell what is being typed on the screen...guaranteed. For people travelling on business with sensitive documentation, this filter is a must. For masking personal letters or emails, its a must.If you read other reviews from other websites stating it is possible for others to see the screen behind you, it's true. But it'll take someone with super, telescopic vision to be able to read the typing from that far away. If they are looking right over your shoulder, then you should have the right to give ther person a dirty look and tell them to back off. This filter's purpose is to mask unsuspecting eyes from spying from the side view in a crowded environment and that is what it does. It's not 100%, though...from a sixty degree angle, your screen will appear really dark, but it is more than enough to mask what you are typing.This 12.1" filter fits perfectly into an IBM Thinkpad X40. It clamps right on it making it seem like a part of your notebook. There's no sticky adhesives necessary to keep it on.So why am I giving it only three stars? Well, in my opinion, there is absolutely no logical justification to make it so expensive! At most, I could understand if they charged this product for something like $24.95 or so, but asking for $80, retail, is just plain ridiculous. Even half that amount is too much. It's simply a piece of plastic. I was lucky and got mine at an auction for $0.99, but it is too pricy for private use, seriously.
I'm kinda disappointed because these are the earbuds I chose after several months of research. I guess I'm not putting them in correctly because I can't get much bass out of them no matter how well I seat them. Might take some EQ work which is not an option on my shuffle. =(
THIS PIECE OF PLASTIC REDUCES YOUR FIELD OF VIEW SO YOU SEE SUCH AS A SMALL IMAGE THAT IT IS CONTERPRODUCTIVE. A SCAM TO GET YOUR MONEY. AVOID!!!
I have been using this KVM switch every day for a month. I use it for constant switching between two PCs. So far, I have never been &quot;locked out&quot; of my PC after switching channels like I have been with other KVM switches. There are two ways to switch: the scan button on the top which moves left-to-right between ports (which will stop on all ports even if there is no signal), or you can press Scroll Lock twice on the keyboard followed by the up and down arrow. The second method provides fast switching between two PCs on adjacent ports and avoids empty port scans.One neat feature is that if all ports have no signal, and you turn on a PC, the switch will select the active port. Other switches will always select port 1 at power up, but this auto-port-select saves time by selecting the active port.One drawback I can think of is that the unit emits an audible &quot;chirp&quot; sound when you first turn it on, and when you switch ports. I haven't found a way to turn it off. Also, there is no way to switch more than 1 port at a time. For example, you can not switch from port 1 to port 3 without switching to port 2 first (or port 4 if you go the other direction via the keyboard).This unit does not come with an AC power adapter. The unit is powered by the PS/2 connection to the PC. Thus, if you use this switch for monitors only (no keyboards or mice) then you will need to buy the AC adapter in addition to the switch.
I can hear the reels moving/grinding/squeaking quite loudly. It works fine and isn't as noticeable with the volume up, but it can be very annoying at times. My old Maxell adapter didn't have this problem in the same car. I do not recommend purchasing this product.
I purchased this drive about 8 months ago to use as a back up for my files. I have been able to store all of my personal videos, and pictures as well as important files I have on my computers at home. If you have anything of value, you should definitely invest in a back up hard drive. Trust me, I learned the hard way. These drives are very simple to use and worth every penny for the peace of mind you will get.Review of the drive itself.I was not familiar with Axiom products until my cousin told me to purchase this one. He has them at his work and highly recommended it. The case is much smaller than I expected and quite sleek looking. I usually leave mine plugged in on its side behind my next to my monitor. It comes with some software and is packaged securely. There is a usb port and two firewire ports on the back of the drive. There is also a blue light that turns on when the drive is in use.Like I said, it has been 8 mos and I have not had a single problem with the drive. I would highly recommend this and give this 5 stars.
This is a good DVD player to buy if you don't have a really good TV. I've had mine for about 4 months and haven't had any problems yet. The audio quality is a little bit lacking, but for the price, it's fine. Video isn't top notch either, but as I said before, most likely this won't be a DVD player someone buys for their main TV. It's more like something to put in a bedroom. And for that purpose, it works great.
This is OK but not as good as my Logitec, only plus is the plug and play no software.
Had this for just over a year. Functionality is ok as long as you are patient. Remote does things in a certain order, so don't just push the button to watch a DVD and then stop pointing the remote properly. This is not a flaw; just a fact of life. I've had three Harmony remotes and all function as they should.My low rating relates only to the lack of durability. The 880 took two trips to the floor while I owned it; once from the coffee table and once from the couch cushion--very short falls to a hard wood floor. The first one didn't kill it, but did result in things rattling around inside. The second broke the battery door off the back. I called tech support, since the battery would no longer stay in place, and was informed that they don't carry spare parts. A tiny piece of broken plastic rendered my remote forever useless, as taping it made it fail to seat properly in the charger.If $10 universal remotes from the local discount store can stand similar drops with no ill effects, why can't these? Charge me an extra couple of bucks and make a more durable product.
I received this item quickly from BlueProton, and so far I like it a lot. It works just like you would expect a flash drive to work, but since it also has the U3 software, all of your programs, documents, pictures, videos, and music can be accessed with ease. 4 GB is plenty of space, and I expected to pay a lot more than $25 for a flash drive with this much capacity. I needed the extra memory because I transfer large documents and pictures daily, and I didn't always want to run back and forth between the computers so I could get all the data on. The flash drive itself is somewhat heavy which is important to me so I don't accidently leave it in my pocket. The liquidmetal color is much better looking than the normal black plastic with the regular SanDisk Cruzers. The only problem I have with this item, is that it doesn't include a neck strap. This isn't a huge issue if you leave it plugged into your computer most of the time, but since I transfer documents and pictures between 3 computers on a regular basis, I really wish one was included. Because it doesn't come with a neck strap, I took the one off of my 1 GB Memorex flash drive and put it on the Cruzer; it is working very well so far.I would recommend this flash drive to anybody looking for one with a large storage capacity on a budget!
Seemed easy enough with the instructions to put together. The one thing I failed to realize (and I didn't see it mentioned anywhere as I researched the telescope equipment I bought) was that I needed the 1/4-20 adapter to mount the scope to the tripod. Therefore, I had to wait another week for it to be delivered.......I caulk it up to a beginners ignorance of all the essential parts needed to get started in sky-watching.
This unit has several nice features however I was not impressed with the battery life. I spent about 2 1/2 hours learning how to use and loading this unit. The next day after playing for 1 1/2 hours the battery was dead. The second battery lasted 3 1/2 hours. Then I tried a rechargeable which lasted 2 1/2 hours. I don't see how the manufacturer can say 12 hour battery life. Additionally, the manual was of little use.
This tablet will make all your computer-painting and drawing dreams come true! The only drawback is that it is harder to use when creating vector art (at least for me). Otherwise, the sensitivity, drawing area, and button placements are all perfect.
this is a very useful product.I am very pleased with the results with this as it keeps my unit fully charged and ready to go.i have 2 of these units in my house as not to miss any baseball game on xm radio.i have a MYFI XM TO GO.
I am very satisfied with this lens. I have not tried it with the 1.4 extender yet,but if it is as good with the extender as the reviews, I will be more satisfied than I am now.The quality of sharpness is better than any lens I have purchased before. For the price it is probably the best in class. I have to have IS because of my age I have a slite shake when taking photos handheld. The lens takes very sharp photos even with my shaking hands.I have taken some test shots on a tripod with the 2x extender with quite a bit of quality. It does take a solid built tripod to hold it. There is no allowance for any movement with the 2x extender,and it takes me awhile to ajust and focus in. So I would not recommend using it for action photography. Also you lose auto focus.The 1.4x is suppose to work a lot better . Will update when I receive my 1.4xSo far I am satisfied completely,with the sharpness and build quality.4/25/2007 I purchased a 1.4 extender and have tried it with the 300 prime,even in very cloudy weather I have taken very sharp photos. It does work as I had hoped it would,even dropping to F 5.6.
Bought this to hook to Sirius tuner that hooks to my Receiver. Works great and I did not install outdoors installed in my attic near eves of roof works with out interuption or interference. I just followed guide for directional placement for my part of country (NY) and all is well.
I purchased the headphones in October and used them regularly when flying over the past two months; they even come with an excellent case that protects them and keeps them in tip-top shape. After about one-month of working fine, the right headphone started to produce static noise that was unbearable when I turned the noise reduction feature on -- given that the 'large price tag' for these earphones I expected the noise reduction feature to help me on my flights and not make me deaf in one ear.The static and horrible noise would not go away so I went to Audio-Technica's webpage to find out how to have the earphones serviced; there is a one-year limited warranty that covers defects. This seemed like the perfect case of a 'lemon' product where for some irregular reason one product might have gotten messed up. I am now waiting to see Audio-Technica's response. I tried calling them and was told only to follow the information on the website and they would provide no other assistance -- unfriendly support is not a good sign. Given that I travel a lot I'm hoping to get them back and will update this post either way.If you can deal to lose the $100 or $200+ without worry, then you have nothing to fear about purchasing these headphones. If you will feel the pain of losing that amount of money than know you are taking a risk: the earphones have broken after CAREFUL use and as of now customer service has not been at all supportive on correcting a mistake.
Replacement battery work like a charm - the phone is as good as new - holds the charge much better that the original NiCad battery.
I've had this TV for about a week now and it meets every expectation that I had for it. However, the service from Eagle was not terrible, but was not at all what I expected. I still gave the TV a 5 star rating because the delivery does not impact the TV's performance, but as far as service in Raleigh, NC goes, they were in a hurry and were very rude to me.
The product is ok... I knew that there was a leackage of white light in the upper border and in the bottom. But it is a little bit more anoying that I spected, also there is a little bit of that at the left and right side of the screen. The colors and the image quality are great. The sound is also great... Recomended for the price
This memory seemingly meets the specifications to be suitable for current Apple G5 Macintosh computers. Such is not the case. It requires 2.6 volts, not listed anywhere by Amazon, while Apple compliant memory works on 2.5 volts.
I had the $99 replacement plan. When my DVD player broke, I called the company as instructed and waited for an RMA that was supposed to be emailed to me. It didn't show up. I called about twice a week for 2-3 months, gave them 3 different email addresses and my home mailing address without receiving anything. Finally, someone at their company just mailed me the replacement check and it arrived in the mail. I would have rated this one star but I did get the money afterall. They probably make their money on people giving up and not demanding their refunds...
I am using this on a ceramic cooker. The cooker has a thermometer in the dome but the grid temperature is several degrees different than the dome temperature. The thermometer gives a much better reading of the temperature where the food is actually sitting within the grill. This makes maintaining the correct temperature for a timed cook much easier. The food probe reads temperature changes very fast and it is quite easy to bring food off the grill at the proper temperature than with an instant read thermometer.I have had no problems with the probes yet. I wrap them in foil to protect the leads and am careful about cleaning them after use to prevent getting water in them.I have also had no problems getting a reading through one wall of the house but I lose the signal after three walls between the receiver and the grill. It's not a problem since the grill sits right outside the kitchen anyway. It's very convenient to monitor the food while preparing the remaining food for the meal.
The Cartridge is great. It was just what I was Looking for. I would reccommend this to anyone with the lexmark x4650 printer. It is great for Printing your pictures. With this cartridge you can print in black and white, and in color.
I don't know if I like this camera's picture quality because I haven't been able to view my pictures. My computer will not recognize the USB device because the device has malfunctioned, and when I called Kodak support after an hour on the phone they could not help. They did tell me it was a "known problem," they just don't know how to fix it. They recommended I go to Microsoft, and if that didn't work, they wouldn't even guarantee that they would replace the cable. My computer and operating system are not the problem - their software and USB cable are the problem, which they admitted. Why are they selling incompatible hardware and software that they know will interfere with XP? And then to refuse to replace it outright? I had a Gateway digital camera that broke after 6 months, and now this, which happened immediately. My next camera will be a Canon or Nikon, but I can't afford one because the supplier might not accept the return on this one, and I don't have $1000 to spend on digital cameras throughout the course of six months. I have never been so incensed. I will NEVER work with Kodak again. I just hope they take this junk off my hands.
Although I've auditioned various subwoofers in the stores, this is my first. So I'm not an expert in low frequency speakers. But I am pleased with the performance of the Polk 505. I don't want the base to overwhelm the music or the soundtrack but I also want to notice that it is there. At the 25-30% of volume level and it does what I want. Since the subwoofer has such a narrow range of frequency and the difference between this and other subs that I've heard in 600-800 price range were negligible to my ears, I preferred to spend more money on the quality of the front and rear speakers and the price on the 505 allowed me to do just that.
Got these because my pretty excellent ten-year-old old Cambridge Soundwork speakers didn't like my new Mac -- they suddenly buzzed when not in use, five or so seconds after the music or video sound stopped. Tried grounding them, then LIFTING the ground with a two-prong adapter plug, plugging them into a different outlet, using a UPS; no dice.The JBL Creatures were cheaper than a decent noise eliminator like the Hum X, so I decided to give them a shot.Nice design, though I don't care for the downfiring LEDs on the satellite speakers -- why do so many consumer electronics attempt to emulate Christmas trees? I'm going to stick black tape over those LEDs.The sound is pretty good for such a low-priced speaker system, better than I would have expected. I've paid double and triple this much for a single audio cable so it's hard to go wrong with such a piddling expenditure. Still, in absolute terms, the Creatures are on the harsh and fatiguing side. They don't rock much, and I don't just mean in terms of loudness. They just don't seem to convey the rhythm and pace of the music. The notes are there, more or less, but the soul is sadly missing.The bass is a little aenemic and lacking tunefulness, and the 'subwoofer' that produces it has a crossover that is set high enough that the bass notes are easy to localize, even though JBL claims the bass is non-directional. This is disturbing when you put the bass unit on a different surface, maybe underneath your desk. It won't work properly there, at least not for me. So I stashed the unit behind my Mac screen, out of sight, in between the two satellites. Now it's tolerable.I don't expect high-end or even mid-end (?) performance from a speaker system that costs only as much as a few CDs, so in that sense, the Creatures are a bargain. And they perform more than adequately if you use them to squeeze a little more oomph out of a YouTube video, or if you listen to them playing music moderately softly, in the background. Just don't expect these mini-speakers to rock, or groove, or to fill your work space with above-average sound. With the Creatures, you get more than you pay for, but not enough to unleash your favorite music's emotional power.ADDENDUM, Nov. 13: They get better with break-in. After a couple of days they sounded slightly less constrained, more accurate, with better separation between voices and between instruments. The aural picture kept improving for a few weeks. It's still hardly a high-end rig, but for the ridiculously low price, the Creatures deliver much, much more than you have any right to expect. If Amazon would let me, I'd add a fourth star.
Just needed to upgrade my ram in my old dell d610. Plugged these in and was ready to go, it was as simple as they said and I have never nada problem with it.
I love to listen to my music loud and this little dock delivers! The sound is great very clear and great sound quality.
Good quality filter. Purchased a cheaper one from Walmart and it fell apart. Very well made. I like B+W products.
I have utilized the cdProjects line for approximately 3 to 4 years now and I personally believe it is the ultimate in carrying cases. I have a large cd collection and someone (husband or son) is always wanting to &quot;borrow&quot; a cd. My son has the case that holds 24 and my husband has the visor. Want to borrow my cds - have my system.
I bought these earbugs with the intention of using them for running, but never got the chance, because I couldn't even get them in my ears without jamming them in, which was painful. I did like the look, and the little knobby peice that gives the twist-to-fit feature probably works for most all men and 80% of women, but those with smaller ears might want to think twice. For the minute or so I did get them in, they did sound good.
I like this printer a lot. Although it is not perfect, it is very good. It does print a lot faster than our old Lexmark but it does seem to take the documents a lot longer to get there before the printing starts, so we don't really save much time as we had hoped. It has a lot of warm up time that the Lexmark didn't have at all. But all in all it is a good printer.
I wish I had seen these before I bought this for my daughter. It lasted about 2 weeks, I thought it had just drained the 8 AA batteries, but fresh batteries couldn't save it. Refurbisher warrantees their work for 30 days, but since I bought it for Christmas, it sat for that long before she even got to try it.If I could figure out how to give it 0 stars, I would.No, no, no.
Puts out a very strong signal, as far as I know secure too. Kept me from paying At&t for another account. (they stink)
Based on the previous reviews, I got what I expected. Its a reasonable product, especially if you want a cheap MAC webcam. The picture quality isn't great, but it works fine with Yahoo messenger. If you're looking for something short term, this is probably better than spending a lot of money on the other expensive MAC webcams.
I purchased this item to extend the reach of my webcam. I plugged the active usb extension cable into my computer and rebooted and now the computer doesn't recognize the webcam. I then plugged my keyboard into the active usb extension cable and the computer doesn't recognize the keyboard either. I came back to the website to see if anybody else wrote a review which reported a similar problem. Either this cable is defective or there is some special procedure that must be employed to have the computer recognize a device plugged into it. At the moment, this item is totally useless.
The IPOD came just as it was described. An IPOD, earbuds and a computer charging cord. No directions were included, which would have been nice. It's nice, and works fine I guess. It was a gift to my husband, and he seems to be using it a lot. After he went online to figure out HOW to use it.
The sound quality is with these headphones, though a bit muddy in certain scenarios, is great for music. I would not recommend them for games, as this is where the muddy effect appears. Specifically, it can be difficult at times to pinpoint the location a sound is coming from in relation to the action on-screen. Also, there is a reason why additional headphones are available for this model. After about six months or so, the headphones just died. I even tried new batteries, and no damage was sustained by the RF unit itself. I took good care of the headphones and haven't decided to purchase a second unit.The feel of the casing surrounding the speakers, especially the plastic, feels as if it could break at any moment. It is possible that the transmitter itself has had an internal failure of some sort, as I can still hear the on/off beeps through the headphones yet cannot hear the sound being transmitted via the computer that I hooked them up to.
For storage this little drive is quick and awesome for the price. The finish is great and matches my wife's Inspiron 1521 almost perfectly. But if you're looking for a USB drive to use with ReadyBoost, this one won't do it.
I love my Zen Nano Plus but the booklet that comes with it is a joke. ANYONE WHO BUYS THIS SHOULD DOWNLOAD THE USERS GUIDE FROM THE CREATIVE LABS WEB SITE! Once you have read the users guide the Zen Nano is a joy to use and a real value. To me, the Creative labs software and "wizard" are difficult to learn. I just used windows "explore" to set up a folder on the MP3 player for each singer, then used Microsoft Media Player to rip the songs from my CDs, then dragged and dropped them into the appropriate folders on the MP3.Even the Creative Labs User Guide doesn't talk about folders much. If you don't set up folders, I assume all your songs land in one big pile on the MP3 player. Once you have set up folders and copied the songs into them, when you are playing music the Zen Nano lets you easily swithch from folder to folder, or you can use shuffle mode. The controls on the player are very diverse and flexible. The biggest reason I bought the Zen Nano is that it uses standard "AAA" batteries, unlike the IPOD, which must be connected to your computer to recharge (unless they have changed it recently). I travel a lot and just take a few extra batteris with me.
I have a collection of Olympus OM lenses that I used to use with an OM-1 and OM-2 body. They include a 24mm f 2.8, 100mm f2.8 and a 200mm f4. I bought a E-420 (small, inexpensive DSLR) to take to Europe on a business trip this spring. I just purchased the MF-1 Lens adapter so I could use the OM lens on the DSLR body.The adapter does allow me to attach the OM lenses securely to the E-420 body. As expected there is no auto focus. Manual focus is more difficult then it was on the film camera because of the smaller and dimmer viewfinder on the E-420. Another issue is that you focus with maximum aperture and then you have to dial in the f-stop you want to use to take the photo. The aperture does not close automatically like it did on the film cameras.With the camera set on aperture priority you can sort of use the E-420 meter to determine exposure. I say "sort of" because it is not accurate at all f-stops. For instance, when using the 200mm, the camera underexposes when the lense is set at f4 or f5.6. Exposure is correct at f8 and above. The same thing happens with the 100mm. Other then the manual stops and metering issues the OM lenses work well with the adapter. Images are sharp, lenses focus to infinity - things work pretty much as expected.Considering that I had the OM lenses sitting unused in a closet, the MF-1 adapter buying the adapter made sense. After using it I would not consider buying additional OM lenses. I would rather spend my money on new lenses that were designed for the DSLR.
This is the same product that HP sells from their site...if you wish to save a few pennies on printer ink, this is a good bet. Shipping is fast. I will definitely purchase my ink cartridges from this seller again.
I was devastated by my Ipod lanyard's earbud falling apart. Listening to the Ipod was a motivating factor to get (and keep) me on the treadmill, complete my weight sets and do farther dog-walks.After an obsessive research for top reviews of a replacement, I found this little green number!First of all, the ear pieces fit on the outside of the ear, not crammed into the ear.Also (YAY!) they don't fall out--the earpiece stays securely in place while running and active movement!!(And the sound is pretty amazing, as well!)I really recommend this to anyone who is tired of earbuds falling out, mediocre sound and want a comfortable headset. Plus they ARE pretty eye-catching!Also, the company was quick to mail out the item.Four stars all the way on this one!
I ordered this product, but when it came it was not the same one I ordered. It was different than the one pictured and described on the page. How can they mess that up?
This very affordable camera is a quality product in every respect. It was purchased to replace a 12 year old 8mm unit that no longer operated and it is fully compatable with the standard 8mm tapes.This compact unit has many features that are not listed in the specifications. Besides the full menu of options, two very important features are a variable speed zoom control and an s-video output connection. I highly recommend this camcorder.
I have a 42-inch Samsung Plasma TV, and this worked perfectly to mount it on the wall above my fireplace. My boyfriend and I assembled it in about an hour and a half, but he had assembled one before so it may take longer for people new to the product. The TV is very secure on the wall and I am very satisfied with the product.
I bought this unit on a Black Friday sale for $150 after extensive research and I was actually going to return it based on a review which said the 3100's maps cannot be updated. I contacted Magellan support and found out that this is false. The maps can be updated to a current version, and the device comes with a USB cord. This is not a throw-away unit. If you're looking for Canada, Mexico, HI, AK, etc. and if text-to-speech is a must, then avoid this unit. If you're looking for a basic value-priced GPS for the contiguous 48 states, look no further. It does what it's supposed to do....navigate you from point A to point B; provide detours and directions.I saw Magellans in action in a Staples store and they were the only units that would get a signal; while the TomToms and Garmins couldn't. No external antennae to break and a rock-solid mount. For what this unit does and the price point, I think a top ranking is warranted. The only other GPS I would consider other than this one is a Garmin Nuvi -- 260 or higher so as to get the text-to-speech and more maps (which themselves can cost almost as much as this 3100 GPS!).The 3100 got full signal strength even inside my house. I already programmed almost 20 addresses into it. The POI database is a little light at 750,000, but for most purposes, it's good enough.
This is not worth buying unless you have very specific need for a tiny camera that takes mediocre photos of items at EXACTLY 6'! Seriously, the focus is fixed at 6' and it has no depth of field (look it up) so only things at that distance are in focus. The rest are blurry.I also found it very hard to open up, it sticks terribly.But this next problem was what made me want to toss it out. The battery only lasts a couple days sitting in the camera with it OFF. So you have to plan when you're going to take photos with it, so you can install/recharge a fresh battery. I bought this to have a camera in my coat pocket all the time, which won't work because of this battery problem.Video? Seriously??? NOT! It takes up to 8 seconds of very low quality, with only the stuff at 6' in focus, and some SERIOUS color problems.Don't bother buying it, you'll only be disappointed.
This was a great buy for the price. I have used it inside and outdoors. All my pictures were sharp and colorful. I am using it on a Canon digital.
i get this device for my brother, when i open the box notice that the base where the ipod goes is broke, i called amazon and they told me that it have more that 3 days after the day i received and taht i must contact bose to deal about it, im still trying to find a way they can help me with this
IF YOU WANT A GREAT MP3 PLAYER THAT DOES EVERYTHING IT SAYS IT WILL DO AND MORE, IS EASY TO USE, IS GREAT QULITY AND IS FROM A GRAT COMPANY THAT STANDS BEHIND ITS PRODUCTS 100% THIS IS FOR YOU! GREAT JOB CREATIVE I WILL ALWAYS RESPECT YOU AS THE #1 ELECTRONICS COMPANY! THRUST ME I KNOW I HAVE A NOMAD AND 5 OTHER PRODUCTS FROM CREATIVE INCLUDING WEB CAM ANS SOUND BLASTER EDUGY etc. I HAVE BEEN VERY EXITED AND OVERSATISFIED WITH EVERY CREATIVE PRUDUCT I EVER OWNED!
I purchased this thing for like $20 and though it doesn't hold much music it is perfectly sufficient for the cost. I bought it mainly just to have some music for a 3-month long trip living in the middle of nowhere. It worked perfectly well and the battery lasted as long as one might expect in my opinion. Good buy.
What can I say regarding these little clips? they work as intended and allow you to mount a cable in a situation, where plain grips with nails does not work (i.e. when you need to attach cable to a reinforced concrete wall, where nail simply won't go in). If it was a bit cheaper, i'd be a bit happier :)Anyways, this is a great product, I highly reccomend it.
Good: Design and Image is cleanBad: Cost compared to others (but worth it) and does not go into standby
This camera delivers a much cleaner picture than cheaper board cameras. Color is very good. It remains in color mode until lighting is very dim, then the IR works very well and is not snowy.Note that the lens is telephoto 16mm, meaning it has a narrow angle of view and gives a good close-up image of objects far away.Comes with mounting hardware, power supply, and extender cable.
This is a must have accessory for your Creative MP3.I take it every where with and now - can drop it everywhere as I have the protective covering.Got the Vision MP3? Then get the Leather Case!!!
As an accountant business user we beat these up and this model from the first EL-2630 to the EL-2630PIII has never let me down or needed repairOnly the good calculators have the = and + on the same key. Skip anything else. BIG dsiplay thats easy to read.Updated: 3 - 1/2 years later and its still working perfectly.
We purchased the Garmin Navigator for the Scandinavian countries for our Nuvi 1450 and were very pleased with the ease with which the maps installed and their accuracy during our drive from Lund, Sweden, to Oslo, via Frederikstad and Sandefjord. We do not speak their languages, but found the pronunciation of street names, etc., completely comprehensible.If you buy this SD card, you MUST download the latest updates/firmware from the Garmin website before you can install the new maps. I saw another reviewer mention this and it is a CRUCIAL step. I called Garmin to confirm that I'd done everything right, and they were very polite and helpful.Once we got to Lund, I turned the Garmin on and let it "think" for a while so that the GPS could get its proper bearings and pick up the satellites there. You need to allow time for this to happen once you get to the place where you're going to start using it.
This review is for a SanDisk 2GB Extreme III SD Memory Card (Retail Package). Works great so far on my Nikon D80, but not recognized by the built-in card reader of ma laptop. I have to use the camera connection cable. Great price for that type of card ($39).
Very good cartrige and I don't see any difference between the original Samsung one and this. Only the price is different: this one four times cheaper. Satisfied with the purchase.
In reading the other reviews it appears that most folks are having a problem with the MapSend software. I use V4.0 with my Meridian Color and while I find the track vs. road display could be improved, actual location of map generated waypoints to actual destinations is within about 50 to 100 ft. I've tried this at some 12 different and very specific road intersections where there could be no error in the location. Using the Lat/Lon numbers generated by the map, the GPS came within 0.008 of a degree. This equates to an error of some 100 ft or less. I find that the actual width of the road can contribute this amount of error.The product is old and has been discontinued by the company. It was inexpensive but does work. I'm just not sure what others had expected.
Everything arrived as was expected, on time, no damage and the computer hasn't had any problems...
Great cable that connects my itunes on iphone to vintage marantz stereo. Crystal clear and easy to use connecting iphone.
These adapters work for a few months, then just stop. I've been through 2 of them now, but no more! Look for other alternatives. You'll be sorry if you purchase this item.
This was a very good product. The seller shipped the product out quick, fast and in a hurry. I would definitely buy from this seller again!!
These speakers are adequate for my relatively low power audio amplifier. I installed the speakers under the dash of a classic car; that was easy. The sound is good considering the old car is noisy. Overall, for the low price and for a low power amp these are fine. Hint: I'm not into loud volume or overbearing bass - anymore.
Finally! I really have *one* remote sitting on my table. I've tried many (expensive, large, clunky, hard to program) remotes but never was able to confidently pack my old remotes away.Here's what I like about it:- One touch activities, and they actually work! Anyone can walk up to my system and simply press "Watch TV", or "Watch DVD" and the remote does *everything* for me. This is not really a new breakthrough feature - I've had remotes that (supposedly) did this as long as 15 years ago. However, difference here is that a) it is relatively easy to program and b) it actually works perfectly.- The Help button: TVs, receivers, dvd players, cable boxes.. They're all pretty complicated to control. When programmed properly this remote makes it very easy 99% of the time but occasionally things can still go wrong (e.g. your TV is on the wrong input, the cable box is "off" instead of "on", etc.) When this happens, just push the Help button! The onscreen instructions walks you through (and fixes) the most common issues.- Programmable via USB on your computer. At first I though this would be more trouble that it's worth, but the software actually make it very easy; much easier, in fact, than *any* "non-pc" remote I've used. Plus now I know if I lose or damage my remote, all my programing is still available on the PC without needing to go through all those programming steps again.- It's a normal looking remote. I've tried a few of those very shiny, large remote controls with large, fancy LCD screens. They are usually very expensive and none of the ones I've tried fully eliminated the need for remotes and all were difficult to program and use. Not so with this remote. Plus, this remote is cheaper and fits in your hand better anyway.During setup of this remote, I did have a couple glitches after their automatic set up wizard ran. Not all the activity buttons worked 100% and I had to go in and manually tweak some of the programming to make everything work 100%. I don't think this is common (I have some weird components) and it was still well worth it!The somewhat-complicated "activity" macros actually fire out commands to all your components in series. As you might guess, this will only work when you exclusively use this remote to control everything. If you were to pick up your old TV remote and start pressing buttons, if you happen to start messing with the buttons on the TV, or perhaps if there is a power failure - the remote can get confused and end up in the wrong "state". No problem, however! Just click the help button and the onscreen wizard will diagnose whatever the problem is in usually 1 or 2 steps.
I've been using one of these for several days now, and I'm switching back to my old SanDisk Cruzer 512. The SimpleTech USB drive looks cool, but it takes 3 or 4 times as long to write large (3-4MB) files as the much older Cruzer.Stick with the major brands like SanDisk!
This is amazing! You can buy points and online and use them right away!No need to go to the store and waste time to buy them, you can buy them online right away and use the code! Works great!
I don't have a CD player on my car and IPOD is way too expensive for me, so I have been using a coby mp3-cd player for the past 3 years. My old mp3 player keeps on skipping and have difficulty at loading (fails to load 40% of time). It finally gets to the point that I decided to buy a new one. I spent a really long time reading reviews for different models and finally decided to buy Panasonic SL-SX450 Portable CD / MP3 Player. So far I am really happy with it.Pros:1) Anit-skipping actually works. So far it only skipped once for the past 2 months. That's really good compare to my old one which skips almost everyday.2) Loading is fast. It never has any problem reading my multi-session mp3 cd's. However, there is this one time when I added new files to the cd and reorganize my file directory on the CD, there is this weird sound playing at the background for all the old tracks. It has no problem playing the new tracks, but it makes weird noises when it plays the old one. Other than that everything is great. Just don't re-organize your file directory.3) Auto-reload is great. It actually knows where it stops last time and picks it up. This way you don't have to start from the beginning again. This also works after you put in new files to the CD (just don't re-organize the file directory).Cons:1) My old one has mp3 tags which I can use to search for song title and this one doesn't have mp3 tags. But, it doesn't really matter to me since I am really organize. In addition,the display of song title is pretty useless for me since I won't be able to see it when I am driving.2) Fast Forward button is only one track at the time. So you have to press like 70+ times to get to the 8th album. In addition, if you press too quickly it can't detect it, which is really annoy when you try to get to your song quickly.3) It's really ugly.
Not the same as the original. Fits too small so had to put tape around it to make it fit.
Having read all the previous reviews before buying "on Tour" for my husband's mp3/cd player, I decided this must be pretty good. Our home system is Bose and we are accustom to good sound. Yes, 'On Tour' does lack strong bass, but overall the sound has reasonably good balance. Those that complained of 'no volume' must not have their player volume turned up. I can hear it anywhere in the house when on the same floor where it is playing. The volume control has to come from the player not the speaker. My husband and I were both pleased with the selection. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only because of the bass, tho I did not expect to get strong bass when I purchased it. It is a bit large for the pocket unless your wearing cargo pants. :-) Don't expect Bose quality or Canton, but I think you will be happy with 'On Tour'.
I was a little iffy about an off brand dock however, I decided to give it a try since it was cheaper and there would be no chance of it falling on the floor and me stepping on it. (thats what happened to the last one)Needless to say I plugged it in and it works great. A lot easier to keep track of and very well made. Great product and not nearly as expensive as the "official" dock.
I bought this power strip for my study abroad in the UK a month ago. It won't convert voltage, but it works very well when you plug in US plugs that have adapters that allow UK voltages (240V).My current set up: an international power adapter into the UK plug -> Monster power strip into adapter -> laptop, external hard drives, phone charger, USB charger into power strip. All the electronics that are plugged into the power strip have voltage adapters that can take power input between 100 to 240 V AC.So far, after a month of use, I have not had any problems. I will post an update to this review only if I do encounter problems in the future.
I was looking for a way to connect my D3 to my Mac for tethered shooting. This cord functions perfectly, and is long enough to get the computer away from the camera. Not much else to say but that it works.
This is a powerful micro system. The sound quality of the CDs and tape player are wonderful. The FM station quality is OK. The system easily fits on a bookshelf. The micro system is also easy to set up.
I haven't learned how to use all the features on this camera, but I'm sure when I do there won't be nearly enough battery power to actually do it. This camera will run about a half hour on fresh batteries, and then it just turns off. I thought it was defective, but a camera guy told me the Kodak digitals are like that. I would recommend a different brand with a special battery pack, not one that runs on two AA batteries. I'm going to try rechargables just to save some money, but this will never be a good camera for trips or outdoor stuff. Also, it sucks at landscape pics, bright colors (such as sunrises and sunsets) appear washed out and pale. Even a bright fuschia forest-fire sun is an anemic pale yellow (maybe that's just a digital thing).
I don't know. I followed instructions but the cleaning didn't really make a difference. It was supposed to eliminate skips. Vendor shipped promptly.
This product works great in our basement, which is far from the base linksys unit. I would hightly recommend.
I play jazz guitar. One of my favorite guitars is a Gibson ES175 with one P90 single coil pickup. Love the tone but hate the 60HZ hum. I do not use any pedals and go for a really clean tone. I tried the ISP Decimator and the Boss NS-2 to rid the hum but being that they are noise gates they don't work well on pedal free guitar tone. They are more for getting rid of noisy pedal hum. The EH Hum Debugger works perfect. My P90 is now quiet as a church mouse with no effect on natural tone or sustain. I love it. My only complaint is it is made out of cheap looking steel and for the price you pay for it they could have put a nice coat of paint on it. It is a bit of a eye sore but it works fantastic. If you want clean and quiet single coil tone buy one !!! Yes it is a bit pricey but worth every single penny. Not only does this little wonder take away ALL my pickup hum on the normal setting it even takes away some of the normal tube amp hiss all without any tonal change and believe me I have one picky ear when it comes to tone. If you are a hard rocker with a string of pedals than a noise gate may be your better choice but if you love that clean single coil tone this is what you want for sure.
I just bought a new MP3 player, and bought these earphones to go with them. They work well and are cheap. I recommend buying these!
For the price, this item can't be beat! The 1080P picture and HD sound are fantastic! No need to buy $100 Monster Cable, this works the same.
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is the ONLY way to go when it comes to ink jet cartridges. I tried the cheap non-brand cartridges. I tried the re-loaded cartridges. I tried reloading my old cartidges. Nothing but trouble. As far as off-brand cartidges, the ones I bought must have had problems with the "electronics". That is the printed circuits on the cart totally messed up my HP printer.So the important part of the purchase of HP OEM ink carts is simply price and service. This provider provided 5-star service and a price that would embarass Costco.Paul M. Laperruque
After I bought this the first time I found out that their was a major problem with this unit and Panasonic had to fix like a jillion of these things. If you look around you will see this model and the PV-V4622 for sale everywhere as "reconditioned".This machine works great except for a few major problems.1. This unit does not accept all types of VCR tapes. I bought a package of 10 tapes from Costco and 3 wouldn't work with this machine. No reason just wouldn't work. About 3-4 other brands flat won't work.2. When you record at any speed other then the best you have to constantly adjust the tracking every minute.I have owned much better VCRs. I have a Panasonic TV/VCR combo and it is the best tv and vcr I have ever owned. ..
Stop working after 3 months. Midland will fix it as long as I pay for shipping both ways. Therefore I purchased the First Alert one.
I recently purchased the BIC Venturi DV84 Towers after several weeks of auditioning many speakers at different price points. I'll try to save you some shoe leather by saying IMHO that you will not find a better sounding "Floor Standing" speaker for the average price asked. In fact be prepared to spend several hundred dollars more before hearing any significant improvement. I'm sure there will be people who will totally disagree with such a bold statement. The fact is these speakers have excellent frequency response with very clean highs (not overly bright as some may suggest), strong mid range reproduction and the most definitive bass you'll find out of the box at this price. My first set of BIC speakers was the Formula 4 puchased in the 70's. Those were great speakers but these are much, much better.Some will ask, why so cheap? The answer is staring right at you. They don't look very fancy or aggresive. They're designed in the USA but unfortunately assembled in China. There not found in fancy stores like Best Buy so there's no sales commission to be made. That's why you can buy them at a value price. Their website leaves much to be desired. If you factor in these points and BIC did all that I mentioned their speakers would cost much more. If you visit their website you will quickly learn that they share a pedigree with some very well known speaker builders. I purposely did not mention the speakers auditioned not to offend anyone. I will mention that I did audition their BIC Acoustech surround system. They are exceptional, but I find the sound of horn speakers to loud for my taste. Comparing the two is like listening to a bird tweeting vs a traffic cop blowing his whistle. But for music the entire Venturi line particularly the bigger speakers are untouchable. Again their not the prettiest speakers to look at but I hear with my ears not my eyes.Biggz
The Tracend 8 GB (class 6) SDHC card works as advertised and records HD Video as well as stills in my Kodak digital camera. Speed is good and no errors or other issues have been evident. It is a good value as well.
Although this item does not give the info on open or secure network, it does work and seems to be sensitive. It is also nice and small and light for travel.
This is a good combo kit for HP printer, unless you use your printer alot. These are smaller volume cartridges and I should have looked closer and done more homework. They work fine they just will not last long with higher volume printing.
I use this converter on my Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 HSM Nikon mount. I used it first last fall at the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta and was very impressed with the results. Aperture is reduced to f/4, which is still a bright finder, and autofocus operation is not negatively effected. All electronic functions such as HSM and D coupling still work. Very sharp from my experience.
I studied many fans before this purchase, and am extremely happy with it....It's whisper quiet even-though it spins faster and moves more air than most fans.Normally, these features cost much more, not to mention lasting a lot longer than sleeve bearing fans.I'd give it ten stars, if I could! Will buy more....
I have a Hitachi 1TB drive that I bought with the enclosure.Works fine most of the time, but eventually, after several spin down, spin up cycles, the enclosure stops responding to the host computer. Sometimes, unplugging and re-plugging it in revives it, but often I need to power it off and back on. Each time this happens it risks corrupting the file system I have on there. 1TB is a lot of data to risk losing.Emailed customer support. Their response quoted,"Some large capacity hard drives may consume more power than what enclosure power adapter can provide, which may cause such issue as you indicated. "1TB is now the mainstream drive. I'm amazed that MacAlly can simply state that it may not work and not offer to try and fix the problem.Bottom line, buyer beware, this enclosure may not work with commonly used drives. And you won't know until you bought it, paid shipping and eventually realized it fails.Update 3/2011:I obtained a higher amperage power supply It seemed to help the problem, but I still experienced random times when the drive wouldn't spin up. I tried a different new lower power drive, same problem occurs. I also had times where even poweroff/on wouldn't fix it. Apparently the enclosure overheated.Thankfully this awful enclosure finally died and wouldn't communicate with the drive at all. I then bought another brand enclosure and have not had a single problem since. The problem was therefore definitely the enclosure, NOT the power supply, NOT the hard drive.I'd avoid this enclosure.
I am extremely picky about my monitors. I looked at the fastest LCDs I could find (17 ns) before this screen, but with the dead pixels and lack of color accuracy, I was turned off. I found that LCDs always have a lot of color &quot;pop&quot; to their displays--sometimes so much that you have to squint to look at them--but with the current technology, they also have muddy dark tones which obscure the detail in the shadows of pictures.When I fired up the Diamond Pro 2060u, I was not particularly impressed with the screen brilliance. Yes, the screen was color accurate and sharp throughout, but there was very little intensity. I had the contrast at 100%, the brightness at 35%, and the color temperature at 9300K. I could turn up the brightness and the light areas of the screen did become brighter, but the black level was then destroyed and blacks became dark greys. I was so upset that I nearly gave up.I then stumbled on the RGB color controls that allow one to dramatically intensify the beams. Where the 9300K setting would set the RGB color sliders to around the 50% levels, I cranked them up to 90%. Suddenly, the monitor became a brilliant, beautiful display! It is PERFECT! It is brilliant, color-accurate, and extremely sharp with a perfect black level. Once adjusted, the convergence is perfect throughout and there are no noticeable moire patterns even given the worse dithering. Of the dozens of monitors I've looked at under 1K, this is by FAR the best.There are two tiny flaws to the screen, both are side effects of the aperture grill and evident on all monitors using that type of mask: one is that there are two very faint horizontal gray lines crossing the screen at the 1/3rd and 2/3rd distance from the top/bottom edge. These are horizontal dampeners that stabilize the aperture grill's vertical elements. These faint lines don't bother me, and compared to LCD dead pixels, they are no big deal for certain. The second imperfection is a barely perceptible pixel shimmer throughout the screen. This is heat-of-expansion-derived kinetic energy transfered to the aperture grill via the electron beam as it passes by (most of the kinetic energy is eliminated by the dampeners already mentioned). The shimmering effect is extremely subtle and is actually difficult to see much less notice during regular use. I don't think anyone would find it distracting.
For the price I paid, I was incredibly impressed with the sound that these little speakers generated. I would recommend them.
This label tape works perfectly with my Brother P-touch PT-70 label maker. The labels stick to plastic, glass, paper. They are just as described!
I like the iPod dock overall. It's easy to use and the remote works well. It's not quite as intuitive with the controls as I would like. For example, you have to hit "MENU" to go up a level. And "SELECT" to play something. You can't just hit the play button.The on-screen display is black and white, like the old PONG games of the 70's. I expected it to have the same iPod screen look. But that aside it does a good job.
I use this stand with an Apollo Softbox and an off camera flash to take portraits of my family. The air cushioned feature keeps the loaded rig from violently bottoming out when being collapsed. This stand meets my needs and I would recommend it.
I had been using my Sirius radio connected to my cassette tape deck for several years until the tape unit just stopped working. After this option was no longer available to me, I was going crazy trying to use the FM tuning feature of the Sirius radio which would cut in and out throughout my 20-mile commute. I was miserable and was considering spending $1000+ and getting a new stereo system installed in my car. Anyhow, I came across this little $18 device and decided to give it a try. It was a very tight fit in my 2003 Acura TL-S, but it did fit and was not too difficult to install -- though I did have to remove a few panels to reach into the stereo compartment. It worked right away and I was a happy camper -- that was over a year ago and I have been enjoying the simplicity of the connection ever since.The only negatives are that the sound fidelity is not quite as good as it was when I was going through the cassette tape deck. Additionally, the volume is lower than with the tape deck connection, so I have to bump up the stereo volume a bit to compensate. Other than that, I'm very happy with the product.
It is a great camera 2 in one. A good video camera as well as good stills. Great if your kids play sports.
This battery lists for over $120.00 at other sites including Toshiba got this one for $38.00 what a steal! Tested it out ran for 3 hrs on a single charge. So battery works as specified. shipping was free.
I've used this for several years and have no complaints. I use my Palm for geocaching only, so I don't need to sync very often. Actually, the new computer won't let me sync via cable anymore so I'm doing it by bluetooth and only using the cable to charge. Regardless, I've had no complaints and certainly got my money's worth.
The audio and video output on this player are among the best I've yet seen. It is, however, very slow loading and the remote operates only the DVD player. The quality of the picture from the S-Video jack is truly exceptional and the ability to adjust sub-woofer limiting in the audio and black level in the video make this an extraordinary value. A highly recommended player for either a first machine or if you are upgrading from a first generation DVD player.
Yes, it will transmit the music from your iPod to you car stereo. But will it equal the sound quality of having a direct connection? No way. This isn't really a criticism specific to the Kensington. None of these devices consistently deliver great sound. I have tried four or five different brands, in two vehicles, both with very good quality receivers and speakers. At best, you get sound quality that I would grade a "B." You tend to lose volume and dynamic range. And unless you live in a very remote area, you are periodically going to get static interference from other radio stations and maybe other electronic devices.Bottom line, this is a nifty unit in the sense that it is so small and connects to the bottom of a Nano. But don't expect CD quality music. Also, if you have this unit connected, you are using the Nano battery to power the transmitter, and you can't connect a charger at the same time.Best bet: Get a car stero with an auxiliary "line in." If you can't, you might actually get better sound with a Sony cassette adaptor.
This product is awful. I read the reviews ahead of time and decided that it couldn't possibly be as bad as people were saying, especially for only 7 dollars. Wrong. It is every bit as bad as everyone else says. Even after changing the settings as recommended, the sound quality (that's an oxymoron in this case) is absolutely terrible. It is literally hard to listen to. Every time the song is even remotely soft, or even sometimes just for no reason at all, the itrip will just shut off or go to a different station. Every time you hit a small bump it turns off. I had to tape it up to my dashboard (very classy) for it even to get remotely decent reception, and even then it's just awful. Put your $7 towards one that actually works, not this one.
I bought this machine from Amazon in Sept of 2002. It performed well printing and scanning - until about a month ago. Since then it has printed everything horribly. This evening it finally died. So, all in all, it did pretty well for the minimal amount of printing I do. Now I'm replacing it with a highly reviewed Canon. Wonder if Best Buy or Walmart or anybody will give me a refund for the extra Brother print cartridges I have in the drawer???!!!
I got the JVC DVM-70 from a large dept store. If you are buying the camera for the small size, then this is the one you want. However, after owning for 1.5 years the camera has been in for service multiple times due to a problem of dropping audio &amp; video. Luckily for me I purchased a 3 year warranty at Circuit City, and the camera will get replaced after the 3rd time in service for the same problem. My next camera model will probably be a Sony.Some other drawbacks: -whine sound while recording from zoom motor (as mentioned above) -audio/video dropping problem -MultiMediaCard reading software that comes with the camera isn't very friendly. I recommend getting SanDisk's MultiMediaCard reader from Circuit City or other computer store -Might not work 100% perfect with IEEE 1394 Firewire capture software (such as Ulead/Adobe Premier) (I still have to experiment more with this). However, I have made a few computer videos with the camera while it wasn't in the service shop.- Hard to find underwater casings except for the bag from ewa-marine. Sony has much more support for underwater filming.Like I said, this is the camera you want if the small size is important to you. It takes great pics - both stills and video. But if you want a workhorse that is very versatile, then this model is not the one.
Great value if it would have been functional. Unfortunately, the left channel plug was inoperative upon arrival. Without a way to open the connectors and fix the wiring, I made do with an alternate style plug converting 1/8" mini jack to RCA instead.
I opted to buy this for my HTPC rather than get a wireless keyboard/mouse setup that would have cost 60 bucks. It has ample cord amount to extend usb devices out from the PC. Works perfectly anytime I plug in devices although I have yet to try using 5 devices at once. When a device is plugged in, the clear part lights up in a sweet blue led color. The cord can actually come off of it which reveals a mini USB connection.(so if anything happens to the cord you can probably use any other mini USB cord you have laying around).Product does what it claims to do in a perfect fashion and was relatively inexpensive. I am extremely satisfied and highly recommend this product.
This was my first digital camera, other than a Nikon L4. My previous photographic equipment experience spans 35mm through 120; 4x5, and 8x10 view camera formats; and darkroom work.I currently do not print larger than 8"x10", at a minimum of 300 dpi.I am enjoying the camera. Has a good balance of features, good optics, etc. I would recommend it to:Someone that does not want to go to DSLR, but is used to film and manual lens work, and wants an all-in-one camera.While a beginner can use it, I would think this model would be most satisfying for a person who has been doing photography for awhile.Pluses for me (so far):28mm wide end.Has a real cable release!The most recent update of Adobe Photo Raw 4.1 recognizes this camera, and the similar s6000fd. That Adobe plug-in is compatable also with Elements 5.0. I do not use the Fuji software at all.RAW mode.A manual zoom ring. THAT makes a huge difference.Compact Flash storage slot.The "chrome" mode looks like Fujichrome 50 at about -1/3 stop. Figures I guess. But nice if you are shooting color and used to slide film.Downside:While it has been functioning well, I would pay more if this model/design had more metal in the body, and the tripod socket (it is plastic) were metal.XD cards. (This one can also take compact flash though).While it is not an issue for me, (i use mine mainly on a tripod shooting RAW anyway), the time lag to write a RAW file is long. If you want to shoot action in RAW, this is not your camera. JPEG is fine.As others have pointed out, the RAW mode choice should be "under" the F button, not in the setup menu.Recommended for "making" pictures, more so than for snaps.
If you're looking at this just go ahead and buy the keyboard.Had a little paid from wrist impacting on the desk and was looking for a gel pad for a microsoft natural keyboard pro when I found this. The keyboard is a huge step up from the old one and seems to have cured my problem. Key response is great and the keys are much quieter for use in an office environment this is nice.I switched to the natural keyboard pro due to some pretty bad pain that built up from working a few weeks with no keyboard drawer. At the time I was locked onto my AT-101 with no microsoft extra keys tyvm. I'd say it took only a few hours to get used to the new key placements, which are almost identical if you're not a hunt and peck typer. Within 3 days I was typing faster then I could with the old ones. I can still make the switch back to use a laptop or whatever but definitely prefer the natural keyboard layout. Whatever you do don't get an elite because the stupid arrow keys are in the wrong place and will drive you nuts.I wish there was a linux compatibility switch on this thing so the extra () keys would work without having to patch the kernel, I guess support is coming in the next kernel version so maybe that's not a problem by the time you read this jan/2008. Anyway the kernel patch was pretty painless. Ubuntu probably has it fixed already.Well, there you have it. A positive review of an awesome microsoft product by an admitted linux junkie.
If you have a digital camera and shoot in the RAW format, you will most likely be dealing with some huge files. My old card reader was taking an eternity to transfer data, so after checking the reviews I got this one.There are good reasons why this product is so highly rated. The performance is amazing, lightning fast, just as advertised. Downloading a filled 4GB CF card which used to take about an hour, now takes less than five minutes. Besides compact flash, there is also a slot for SD cards.A high speed reader like this is a real time saver at the start of the workflow process, and well worth the modest price.
I wish I could give these 5 stars, because when they worked, they were comfortable and the sound was great. However within a week of having them, one of the ears started fuzzing out and eventually died altogether.Let me be clear that I was not hard on these in the least. They were the most expensive headphones I ever had at that point, so I was extremely gentle with them. They went from my head to my desk, no drops, no pulling on the cord, nothing. From looking at the other reviews, it seems that these phones may have design issues, as there were multiple other reviews with the same problem.The good news is, Amazon was extremely helpful and gave me a full refund, no questions asked. Now I have a pair of Sennheiser HD280s, and they have given me no problems so far.
I needed this cable to have easier access to the only HDMI port on my TV (i switch between DVD and PC sometimes). Cable works as it should.
I actually purchased the iriver IFP395T, which is similar to this product. Although it's capacity is less than that of the hard drive MP3 players, i chose this player because of portability, and the ability to be powered by AA batteries. I would love to have the ipod, but I don't think I can stand to spend the amount of money required to get one and then get battery problems later on. I would be too pissed off. The retailer I purchased this from told me he had some customers complaining of the battery issues of the ipod. So, I just settled on the iriver. I'm quite happy with my purchase.
Wow - glad to find these for my mom's typewriter. She was very happy. Now, I hope the typewriter keeps working. Product was as expected
This is a great product. For way less than an iHome you can have a 2.1 surround sound system with much better quality and versatility.
It would be nice if it came with some kind of a protective cover and a way to keep cords attached to the unit but we managed. It has a great output for sound even if not using an I-Pod. Would definitely recommend it for activites that require music and/or being a D.J. or when you have to interact with an audience. Also got a great deal with shipping via Amazon:) This was a great item we needed it quickly for the kareoke. It arrived safely packed and quickly. Easy to use and transport. Compact and not too heavy for even the kids to pack around.
so far one tape does not work. I use alot of tapes and cant find them in the stores anymore.
Bought in Sept 2003. Died in March 2004. Plug it in and get the &quot;drive not formatted&quot; error. Tried in vain to reformat. Contacted the fabulous Lexar support desk via email 16 April and after 4 weeks, NO CONTACT. I won't be buying from Lexar again.
I needed headphones for my home recording studio and the price on these was just too good to pass up. I bought two, used them for a short period of time and ordered two more. The sound quality is way better than I expected. They're light and comfortable for long periods of time. They have a 3.5mm connector but come with an adapter to 1/4 inch, and the cable is more than long enough to allow musicians to tuck it out of their way. I am very happy with this purchase (these purchases.)
I've spent the past few weeks comparing headphones and finally decided on the the Sony EXP51LP's. I also tried the 71 version and the Shure e3c's. The biggest frustration for me has been that annoying cord! COme on Sony, what the heck?? Sure, we may be able to live with the uneven length cord, but it looks and feels plain stupid. There is a fix however! Inspired by the design of my Shure's, I simply crimped up the chord so that it is equal length from right ear to left ear by using electrical tape. IT WORKS GREAT!! I can now wear my earphones behind the neck and not look and feel like a moron!!For sound quality, these things absolutely rock. Once a proper seal is achieved, my music came to life. I tried to convince myself that by getting the Shure's, I'd be upgrading sound quality. Not true. While the Shure's may sound technically correct, the Sony's sound more "musical". I don't know how to explain that statement, but you'll have to trust me.The chord length is a little on the short side, but I prefer it to the EX-71's ridiculously long cord. As far as sound isolation, while not as good as the Shure's, the sound isolation is adequate. This is not a bad thing, as too much isolation could be dangerous.Again, for a little over $20, do yourself a favor and buy these. If you listen to mainly MP3's, spending more money on headphones is just money spent on bringing out the inaccuracies in any lower bit rate songs you have. Rock ON!
I was hesitant to order computer memory and upgrade my own computer, but it turned out to be very easy. The website guided me to the correct product, the ordering was easy thanks to Amazon, the product arrived on time and was exactly right, and the upgrade was easy to install. My computer now runs great and I can't believe I suffered with the slower speed for so long! I now plan to upgrade the memory on all of our systems.
I've had this trackball (not really a mouse) for almost 6 months. I waited to review it because I really hated it at first and wanted to give it a longer try.The reason I hated it in the beginning is because it's a little too rounded for my hand. Maybe for a larger hand the slope wouldn't be too much, but at first I was constantly feeling pain in my tendons or muscles from rolling the ball with my middle finger. (I have another Logitech wired trackball that has a lower slope and I roll that one with my middle finger so I was pre-conditioned to do it that way.)Well, I have to say after the first 2 months the pain went away. I didn't use it any less either, I just got used to it I think. I do believe Logitech should make the slope a more natural one, though.As for the wireless feature--it's fantastic. I've put my trackball on a table a few feet from my laptop and still been able to move the cursor at that distance. I only ever had to use that reset button the first time I hooked it up. Now when I reconnect to the USB port it is always recognized. It's a wonderful product. Only the original strain issue causes me to give it a 4.And definitely check out all of the extra buttons this thing has. There are 2 fast scroll buttons on either end of the scroll wheel, there's a lock button (seems to be for highlighting), a right-click button on the other side of the ball that really there's no comfortable way to use (at least for me), a long button I use with my thumb for left-clicking, and forward and back buttons (also near the thumb) that allow me to ignore my Netscape Back and Forward buttons. Pretty cool!
I bought a new house that came with an installed bose Lifestyle 25 installed in the family room. I almost donated my old sterio but saw these for sale on Amazon Gold Box and said what the heck I need some sound in the basement. Once I plugged these speakers in I was floored, the sound was AMAZING I could not believe my old sterio system that had been OK was now soulding like a concert hall, and my amplifier did not have the dual output for each channel. Almost anyone that visits me prefers the sound from these over the Bose system.If you can get these speakers you will not regret it they are the best money can buy.
I separated my review into the following items...Screen - The screen is excellent with very good visibility in various lighting conditions and accurate with the stylus.Keyboard - Very usable, you won't write a book with it but it's faster then any handwriting recognition or pick board. I have experimented with the handwriting recognition and it appears to work ok too, but I'd rather &quot;thumb type&quot;. You have many options for data input with this device.Performance - Fast and stable! I was very impressed hopping around to the different apps with no wait time what so ever. As a stress test I started playing some MP3's, opened a spreadsheet, fired up a java animation demo and the CPU handled it fine not even breaking a sweat at 30% utilization.Expandability - The compact flash support is excellent. Just throw in a CF card with data and your set to go. A CF with MP3's works great! I haven't tried any of the CF wireless network cards, Proxim wireless cards, or modems but it appears ready to go.Applications - It's loaded with a lot of nice applications out of the box... Spreadsheet App, PowerPoint presenter, Word Processor, MP3/MPG Player, Email, Web Browser, Games, etc. Not to mention the growing list of applications on the internet...Design - Very nice and solid. It feels extremely light, and has a nice size to it. The pull out keyboard is ingenious.If you have no interest or knowledge with Linux, you'll be fine using it there is little learning curve. It's very intuitive and easy to get around. If your a Linux guru, you'll know what to do. &lt;grin&gt; You will have a big smile at boot up with message &quot;Entering Runlevel: 5&quot;...
I was very excited about this unit and hoped that the "re-manufacturer" is doing a better job refurbishing these units after some of the posts on this page. Unfortunately, the unit I received didn't even power up from any of the included power adapters.
I have the blue player. Pretty color. I use it in my office, but not everyday. I must have used the CD player maybe 4 times and now it does not work. So I can only use the radio now.
Arrived on time. Unfortunately, I should have ordered an 18 pin power cable. I will be more careful, next time.
the charge does not last that long, it only lasted 20 minutes, which is the most important feature of any battery.
the binicular is good, but the vivitar parabra not appear, either in binicular or purse.and if the mark should appear somewhere.by others so good.Vivitar 7 x 50 Binoculars
THESE SPEAKERS ARE VALUE PRICED AND OFFER QUALITY SOUND FOR THE PRICE.
I love this little gadget, it fits in my purse and allows me to set my tab on my desk while working in many possible positions. It is great
It's comfortable, has good padding & a lot of pockets. I've been using this bag for several years now and I feel my equipment is completely safe inside it.
My husband does a lot of recording and will only use Taiyo Yuden. He rarely gets a coaster. Very satisfied with thisbrand..
I use a Sky filter on every lens I own. One of my more expensive lens, in its case, fell off the shelf, causing a crack in the filter lens. It was much easier to replace the filter than it would have been to have the glass replaced in the lens.
We needed a wireless all in one and found this at Circuit City for $54...set up in minutes---nice quality prints for the right price. Maybe not as speedy as others, but gets the job done.
I've had these headphones for about 10 months now and they're just starting to break on me. They're the best headphones I've ever bought, and definitely the longest lasting. I used to buy horrible $5.00 headphones from Target that would last me about two weeks.The Sennheiser earbuds really showed me that headphones should be an investment in themselves. $5.00 every two weeks adds up to about $120 a year. These were about $40 and lasted me 10 months. Sure, the right side of the headphones don't work anymore, but I'm very rough with my headphones.The durability of these things is amazing. I've stuck them in my pocket, forced them apart when tangled and thrown them around and the quality of the sound and fit didn't even change. The headphones have a nice fit, as well. I have a bigger ear hole in my left than my right, so the interchangeable covers was a huge help.Bass response is amazing, even though they're not open-air headphones. I have a pair of Grado SR60's and the bass is comparable (which is saying a lot when talking about earbuds). The overall sound quality is good, as well. There's no detectable distortion in the mids - but the very high sounds - like excessive cymbal crashes and loud snares, will make poppy distortions.The first complaint I had about these was that the wire was loud. Meaning, if you have the earbuds in and something touches the wire, you can hear a bouncing sound like steel cables on a suspension bridge. It's not a problem if the music's playing, but it's annoying in between songs. You get used to it after a while, though, and now I don't even notice it.These are, again, the best headphones I've used. I'm thinking about buying another pair, but I'm not sure if I should limit myself to one pair of headphones. But, if you've never bought decent headphones before, you won't be disappointed.
I love this radio for what i mainly use it for! I use it to listen to my radio stations as i ride to work on my bike. It's very easy to change stations even as i ride. The radio performs pretty good with little static. If you use it in the car you might have to switch between a few stations to try and find one with a good quality signal. Cannot complain and gave good rating because it is perfect for what i use it for.Sucks mine got stolen a few weeks ago, but i decided to buy a second. Its that good
This cartridge works great with my LaserJet 4 Plus. The company was quick in shipping it. They also had good updates by e-mailing me when it shipped, provided a tracking number, etc. Definitely a good deal.
Exactly what I needed to avoid paying for an extra satellite receiver. I previously used a splitter to send the signal coming from my basement receiver to an upstairs bedroom, but had to run downstairs to change the channel. Now with the RCA unit, I can change channels from the bedroom. Of course it helps that I have an extra remote from a deactivated receiver to keep in the bedroom. The RCA unit transmits through walls and floors with no problem. I don't notice any time delay at all. The units are actually quite small and unobtrusive (maybe 3 inches tall), so my fears of having big ugly cone things on display were unfounded.
The picture misleading, yes it says clear but thought I was getting black. The tubing came poorly packed, bent and folded up. When i attempted to use it applying to much heat was melting it. I had purchased black heat shrink and worked perfect. Like I said it says clear, but has a picture of black heat shrink. The material just looks and feels like junk, and being clear? Who wants to see the crappy soldering job you have done?
I wanted a durable, light, water-resistant, minimally-sized camera bag for my new Olympus E-420 camera with kit zoom. I got exactly that with the Tamrac Digital Zoom 2 bag. I looked at several other bags by Lowe-Pro and Case-logic but I liked the form-fitting shape, ballistic nylon material, and especially the overlapping, water-resitant lid of the Tamrac. The bag is well made, well-padded, and in addition to the features sought, I was pleased with the comfortable and sturdy padded top handle, just-right-sized belt loop, and memory management system (a little red tab that allows you to remind yourself that batteries are either fresh or discharged).As important as any of the other features is that the bag snuggly fits around my camera. It fits perfectly with almost no space left over, which is just what I wanted. I do wonder if the bag would fit many other digital SLRs, as the Olympus E-420 is the smallest digital SLR made. The body of the camera is similar to that of some of the other manufacturer's digital SLRs but the kit Zoom 14-42mm lens is considerably shorter than other kit zooms. I'd imagine that other compact SLRs with small prime lenses would fit but I wonder if the bag would hold many other SLRs with kit zooms. It is advertised as a bag for "compact digital SLRs and digital cameras with large built-in zoom lenses".One of the other reviewers mentions the jingle made by the metal strap clips and bag strap rings. I've noticed this too but I compared it to the sound of another camera bag's plastic fastener system and I don't hear much difference in terms of loudness/obtrusiveness. The sounds are a little different but neither is worse, in my opinion, than the other. It's not an issue for me.Love the bag!
Have been a fan of Olympus cameras since the film days with my 30 years old clamshell 35mm still operable. Have been using C-750 and C-8080 (great optics, steep leaning curve). The E500 optics are almost as good as the 8080,however, much more user friendly. Controls are handy and intuitive. Outstanding feature. NO MORE SHUTTER LAG! Overall quality first class. Only minus is the small viewfinder, hard to see settings off to the side wearing glasses.
Last May, (2007) as a gift I received a 32" Olevia TV, Model #LT23HVX. Two days ago it stopped working with only the little red light going on. This TV had a 1-year warrenty so repairs will not be covered. Regardless, I think a TV should last at least 5 years, NOT LESS THAN ONE & A HALF YEARS! After asking a few questions and having us change the cable, flip the master switch on and off 10 times, etc. Olevia/Syntax Customer Service reps concluded the TV needed a new power supply installed at our expense. The 32" Olevia by Syntax TV is now sitting mute with its screen dark. You may want to think twice before buying a 32" Olevia by Syntax TV (Model #LT23HVX ).
The K-40 antenna is, and always have been, known for high quality at a reasonable price.....if you want a great antenna, the K-40 are among the best.
Worked as expected. Good quality. I'm now able to connect my studio monitors directly to my ipone/itouch/ipad. Very pleased with this purchase!
This Printrio is about half the size of the other All-in-ones. Setup and installation was a breeze. The scanner and printer works great. My only two issues are:1. You can't use the copier if the PC is not turned on.2. The copy quality is not the best. However, if you scan and then print, the quality is quite good.Since it is a new product, I can't say too much about how much ink it uses yet. They provide two regular ink cartridges (one color and one B&amp;W) not the starter ink cartridges in some of the other machines. Overall, I like the design very much and am quite pleased with it.
I bought this Walkman six months ago to replace an old Sony Walkman I had for about four or five years.Having a digital radio tuner was really crucial when choosing a new one; with the old Walkman, I would have to keep the tuner on my favorite station since it was very hard to pinpoint the exact static-free point on the dial and leave it there, hoping no one else would touch it. With the FX277's digital tuner, not only is the reception much better on that particular station (KIIS-FM, Los Angeles), I can save another 20 stations and get great reception on them as well. TV and AM tuning works just as well across all stations.I also decided to replace the old Walkman because the cassette player wasn't working as well as it used to. The FX277 does a good job at playing all different types of cassette tapes, from pre-recorded albums to blank tapes recorded from CD's. There isn't as much hiss or noise than the old Walkman, and with regular cleaning/demagnitization, you should be able to keep it sound as good as it did the first day you have it.This Walkman is quite durable; I have dropped it a couple times without any noticeable problems, and I like the button hold feature, so I wouldn't accidently hit a button while listening to a good song.If I have to hate something about this unit, it would have to be the case/belt clip. It's quite hard to put on, and really a hassle if you have to access the tape in the cassette deck. I personally don't use it, I keep it in my pocket if I have to have my hands free.Considering the price and features, you'll get the most bang for your buck with this Walkman.
The product works very well in my house. Unforunately, when I have tried it away from home, I have difficulty accessing netwoks.
First of all I want to say that Im a filmmaker and know about TV and film quite a lot so I know what Im talking about. Anyone that knows about TV's knows that CRT/picture-tube TV's (the fat ones) will produce superior image quality than any comprable LCD monitor. Just because a TV is thin and flat does not mean that it will produce a better image quality. Thin TV's are all the rage right now but what trully should matter is the picture quality. My Sony 30" widescreen HDTV's image quality is awsome. I've had it for about a year now and have been very, very, happy with it. Yes, it is super bulky and heavy but it fits in the corner of my bedroom quite well and its picture tube is super flat. Plus, the design of the TV makes it look a lot thinner than it really is. I've had to point out to guests that my TV is not a thin TV. The other cool thing about CRT HDTV monitors are that they cost about 40% less than flat LCD or plasma TV's. And like I said before, LCD will not give the same picture quality as CRT's. Plasma TV's do compare to CRT's but they cost a lot more and unlike CRT's you don't have recharge the chemicals like you do in plasmas after about 3000 hours of viewing time. Plus, I got my TV as a brand new clearance item at Fry's for $600! Trust me, I did a lot of research and this model had it all. About the only thing I wish it had was a third HDMI input and the capacity to broadcast at 1080p.
This is a good product. The copies are clean and I like some of the fax features as well. For our small business, I wish it printed faster and didn't go through ink SOOO fast. Thankfully there is a good deal on ink out there as this machine use it QUICKLY!! Otherwise it is a great all-in-one for private use - not business that make lots of copies and receives lots of faxes.
These are basically designed to appeal to the type of insecure male who needs to drive a Hummer or huge pickup truck to the office: a lot more quantity than QUALITY.For five hundred dollars I would recommend a much better quality pair of mini-towers like the Ascend CMT-340s (ascendacoustics.com) or Paradigm Monitor 5s which will provide far more accurate mids and highs, and when paired with a good sub like the SVS PB10, will produce ample QUALITY bass (low and tight, not muddy and loose) for both movies and music. Also, smaller speakers will not require such high-current amps to sound their best.
I needed an external charger to recharge the battery without plugging the actual camera into the wall, and this is it. Immediately charged the second battery which was also part of this order and am ready to roll.
This is an excellent product for an excellent price, what can I say. Although most of us out in the real world don't have computers that can handle a 1GB chip of memory, If you plan on creating a server for your business or dorm room floor the Viking memory is a quality product even at its 100mhz bus speed. Members of the G3 organization have to say that this memory is &quot;to good to be true&quot; but the fact of the matter is that it has godly powers, can you say E-BAY! A stick of Memory this big makes a person feel like god. Pure computing power, a sense of stability, and prowess. Cha-Ching! Buy now before its too late!
These lightweight headphones give a rich, full sound that handle high volume well. The ear pads are a bit larger than is common, but you can really hear the difference this size makes. The two features I absolutely love (since I use this with my computer) is the EXTRA-LONG (8 foot) cord and the volume control. I am constantly moving around my desk and the cord gives me an excellent level of freedom. And, with the volume control, I can quickly mute the phones to have conversations with others.
My product was delivered in a few days. One was in stock & the other was not, but I was informed when the other would be ordered & got an e-mail following up on whether I received it or not. My computer is running much faster now. Easy to use, just click in & secure. I would recommend this product for others who have a &#34;slow running&#34; computer.
I purchased these Logitech speakers about three weeks ago and I am more than pleased with their sound. I heard them live at Target,where they cost $50, and I would've have spent that if I hadn't seen the Amazon listing Hooked-up to my Toshiba laptop, they are performing beautifully and provide more than enough great sound whether at low or high volume. I use the iTunes equalizer settings and get good balance between treble and bass and, for the first time, midrange values offer detail than I usually hear only from my home stereo. At around $30 from Amazon, I couldn't ask for a better solution for my home office music pleasure. Note: I don't use the iPOd cradle although having an easy to find volume switch makes it worthwhile.
Buyer beware: dont be fooled by 'rebates' offered on samsung products at chain stores. They are a total scam. you will never see your rebate.I purchased one of these from a national office **** store after they advertised a... rebate. After multiple attempts to claim the rebate offer Samsung has stalled and failed to comply with the terms of the offer.Check the internet. You will find corroboration of this from other sources.
Just out of warranty and my screen dies too. Epson customer service cannot help so I am up a creek without a printer. Has anyone considered a class action action suit since this is obviously a well known problem?
Purchased for my 10 YO and she finds it very easy to use and take great pictures. The only drawback so far is that if you use the flash often it really drains the batteries quickly
This is one of the best Thumb drives around. Amazon's prices are unmatched. Execellent product for the price. Kingston is a brandname I trust being in the industry for over 15 years.
I was really pumped when I read all the specs and features about this item. I was excited when it came.there are not any real bad things that I can say about this except for it keeps making me re-pair my bluetooth.thats annoying when your ready to make calls. other than that it works just fine.
Got these speakers for my husband for Xmas. He was pretty happy. Only problem is they didn't come with any wiring, which surprised him.
Ok, I wasn't looking for a lot of earth rattling bass and was going for something more compact for the back of the SUV. I didn't have high expectations which was fortunate.Pros:- Small- Amazon had a "sale" and was fairly cheap- Has Cute Blue LED's for that "now all I need is a coffee can on the muffler" lookCons:- Weak (marginally louder than stock bass from Pathfinder Bose system)- Distorted when pushed moderately- Cheap "Made in China" feel to amp dials and power blockI'm kinda lazy in my older age so didn't really want to rewire the car and take up a lot of space, but I think I was able to get better sound back in the 80's when I had a Pyrimid EQ/Booster wired to a Lanzar 10IN laying in a cardboard box in back of my brother's Nissan Pulsar. You get what you pay for, so I am not pissed because it was fairly cheap...if anything I can pull the amp and replace the speaker with something better...but if I paid full price I would be really unhappy.If you are in high school, driving an old Bonneville with no money and a tape-deck radio, yep, this will be fine until you can get a better job from pushing carts at Publix. You shouldn't be rattling the neighborhood anyways, pissing off the neighbors and waiting for your stuff to be stolen.
Jaw droppingly beautiful picture. Sound, wonderful. I can't imagine how a picture could be better.Pioneer's standard of excellence is off the charts. Few other TV's may amaze you like these.
I think it is ridiculous that Creative isn't shipping these out fast enough, but I think it's even more ridiculous that Amazon had it for sale (without the out of stock warning) and they get to change the shipping date.
This is a great lighting kit, but, I would recommend buying two 500 watt bulbs.
This is the best camera I have ever had, it has an excelent digital and optical zoom wich the old sd20 did not have, its the biggest improvement, also its very small, you can have it in your shirt packet, (just dont lose it) fast downloading pictures to the cpu same with videos, it looks very stylish and has different types of options.if you are thinking in getting a 400 dls camera, this is your best option.cheers
I purchased this for my 1st Gen iPod Touch to use in a car that I bought on ebay and drove back home - 1200 miles. The car is an Acura RL - no aux input on the radio. The radio is very high end with bose speakers so I did not want to switch any OEM equipment out just to play my iPod. The advice from Eric Williams to change the adapter to work in international mode is very useful advice. Do that first and you will love this little unit. I have tried several other FM modulators and they all have weaknesses, but this one charges my iPod as it's plugged in, and the sound quality is almost perfect. At 87.9 it is working great. You will have some cross talk at times where a station may leak into your sound if a station is strong enough to interfere, but take a moment to set a few other presets and it works just fine. Trust me, I had 16 hours of driving with this thing, there are virtually no radio stations in Northern TX, OK, MO and IL that I drove through and this saved my sanity for sure. I was tempted to buy a "hard wired" FM modulator and have it installed, but I have read that many of those knock out your AM band, and cause interference with your other FM radio stations and in some cases disables the remote CD player - none of those options sounded good to me. So I have a totally stock set up with this and it sounds awesome! Note: everytime you turn off the car if your cig lighter shuts off, this unit will power down, your ipod will pause, this unit will need you to press the preset button to set the station when you power it up again. It does retain all your presets. It becomes routine, but at first it was frustating to me because I thought I had lost all my settings, but it did not.
Well, it was fun while it lasted. Today it stopped working. I purchased it in early feburary, its May. It was a great subwoofer when it was working. Updates will be in the works. Being its a friday Polk is closed till monday. That's it for me buying Polk products!!! EVER!!!
product was junk. only worked for a few minutes and would have to be reprogrammed. ended up uninstalling and not using it at all.
It's a little small for my laptop, but that's just fine. It doesn't really matter what size the pad is. I find it surprisingly quiet when it runs, unless I forget to unplug it in a long time. Then it tends to be a little noisy, but the laptop's cool by then and I don't need the fans on anymore. I'm very pleased at how cool the laptop gets. It'd be nice to have USB ports in the back of the cooling pad, but my laptop fortunately has 4 ports anyway. It'd just be nice to have a pseudo docking station. Another plus is that my laptop is off the desk a little, which I feel gives my wrists a little more of a break.
These are the worst sounding headphones I've ever listened to. I previously had a cheaper pair of Sony Earbud headphones that kept falling out when I went running in the gym, so I thought I could upgrade to these. Huge mistake. The sound quality is so bad I honestly think the pair I got might be defective. It really sounds like I'm listening to a tin can connected to a string. It's hard for me to even believe that Sony would put a product this bad on the market. And I'm not even looking for something with super high quality - I'm only using them in the gym anyway. I'm going to go back to my cheaper headphones - at least they sound OK. DO NOT BUY THESE HEADPHONES.
I bought this as a christmas gift for my husband last christmas (2010) and he's very happy with it. Happy husband means happy wife. This is the perfect computer speaker for gaming! My husband is into games and have tried a lot of speakers and this is by far the best. What's even better is the price...not bad for the quality of the product. Highly recommend!
I picked up this player last week from a local electronics store and i love it. It has a ton of features for the price. Many models in the same price range lack the features this player has. Also, it has a very nice 6.5 in screen. I was suprised how clear the picture was. It also comes with tons of accessories like a car adapter, power adapter, remote control, and a video cable so you can hook it to your TV. Try to find all that with another player in the same price range.
There really isn't much to say except that it didn't work. This was my second tv tuner card for my computer and was such a disappoint. I have already replaced it with a Hauppauge WinTV PVR.
This had made updates for our schools calculators amazingly easy. Thank you for making it so easy to get to our school.:)
I reviewed and tried out numerous iPod speaker systems prior to buying the iM600 and found that, for the money, this is a really good system. Two things would make it perfect for me - if it had a clock as I use it in the morning when I'm getting ready for work and if it had a carrying case to take on trips with me. Other than that, I'm very happy with it! It's got a great sound (even when playing the radio) and I can dock my 80gb iPod with the case on which I love since I'm usually rushing in the morning. That way, I can just grab it off the dock without having to put the case back on.
I bought this product for my cell phone. This is just nice . The good thing about this Micro sd card is that it came with an adopter. I can sync any files and images anytime. I do not need any data cable. It works best and can store lots of music and picture. I highly recommend this card.
Don't pay too much for data cables. These work great.
As mentioned in other ratings, you have to assemble the box yourself. The boxes are fixed with 2 snaps on each edge, which make the boxes a bit flexible when they are empty. Still, after filling the boxes with CDs, they are pretty solid. I haven't had to move my boxes around very much so I don't know how they would handle lots of relocation.
This product does not come with a users manual. Set-up is complicated.
creative labs cannot be contacted.they don't want to talk to you - they don't answer the phone.buy another brandthis audigy never worked and they loaded up my pc with cheap software.
i just got one of these on friday and i had no problems with it whatsoever. i had to buy another pair of headphones cuz the ones provided were cheesy (i recommend a sony headphone since it brings out the bass boost). its dead simple to burn cd's on it w/ the software provided n it takes about 5 minutes 4 an album to get recorded. the battery life is great. it cud go 50 hrs straight w/ a duracell ultra 'aa'. the openmg software is hard to use n i still didnt get it straight but the player makes up 4 it. it looks great, the controls r easy n it displays the name of the song also on the lcd (not backlit). the sound quality is superb especially w/ the bass boost on level 2 (the highest level). even though no belt clip is provided, it fits comfortably in ur pocket so it doesnt matter. this is a great substitute for those phony mp3 player w/ so called 'memory'. the memory for this costs [price] for 5 hrs. this is the real deal!
I use a headset with microphone most of the time. The new Mac operating system allows voice dictation. This headphone allows me to use it without cutting me off totally from the rest of my family. Voice recognition seems to work fine one year is uncovered so that I can hear other people talking to me. The price was right and the delivery was very quick.I recommend both the seller and this product.
Product was very suitable and arrived quickly and in good condition. Can recommend it to anyone
I bought this to replace my Logitech Laser MX 1000, which I loved and which lasted many years.My primary complaint is that the battery charge does not last long at all. While it is great that it comes with two batteries that are easily and quickly swapable (good design there), I find it very annoying how often I have to switch. As a gamer, having the mouse die in the midst of a game is very frustrating. No matter how quickly you get back up and running, ANY down-time is inconvenient in the extreme. The G7 Laser batteries last only a couple of hours (depending on use), so I'm swapping several times a day. Not good, in my opinion.Other than that, the other complaint is with the buttons: although it supposedly comes with customizable/programable buttons, it really doesn't.I wish the MX1000 was still available.
I have held out on purchasing a digital camera because I have been unimpressed with the quality of pictures that my friends have gotten with their cameras. During a recent vacation, my niece received a camera for a birthday gift. I watched her take pictures, and I loved the idea of instant gratification by being able to see the picture immediately. For the rest of the trip, I looked at digital cameras, and finally at the end of the trip decided to purchase the Sony Cybershot DSP 100 camera. I took pictures the last week of vacation, and had them printed out. I was so pleased by the quality of the camera. The day after I returned, I took pictures of some flowers at a local Botanical garden, and I was so excited by how well the camera captured the beautiful colors. Everyone that has seen these pictures have remarked on the clarity and color.The Carl Zeiss lens was the deciding factor over the other 5.0 cameras I looked at. My dad recommended this lens to me, and I must say, it makes all of the difference.I have not had a chance to try out all of the special features, but I am already so happy with my choice. If you are deciding on a camera. I say go for this one.
We've had our Sharp XR10 projector in our church for 6 1/2 years, and usually replace the bulb after about every year and a half. While I'm thrilled that the prices of these bulbs have come down, this one had the shortest life of any we've ever bought. It burned out after only 4 months; really disappointed!
I'm maximiiano from Argentina and some days ago y bought a SC-300 SI PIX deluxe.Thisa camera takes GREAT PICTURES it reaches 275x300 DPI!!!! for digital prints using it's max resolution (2MP) I recomend to us the power adapter 6v 2 amp center positive, an 4 1800mah(minimun, i'm using a 2200mah) NIMH rechargabel battery.I ALSO TAKE PICTURES TO THE FIREWORKS.I RECOMEND YOU THIS ONE
I've got two or three different USB bluetooth dongles, and they do okay. But this card is the best. I like it because I can leave it in my laptop, and as long as I don't need the pcmcia slot for something else, it is like adding built-in bluetooth. Dongles stick out and can get broken off, and you have to find it and put it on each time, then take it back off and pack it away every time you put your laptop in its case. The only disadvantages are the normal and expected hit on the laptop's battery life, which might not be much but a class II bluetooth dongle must surely have an advantage there. And the blue flashing light is excessively bright for me. If left on at night, you'd think there's a police car outside your window. But if you often take your laptop out at charbucks or whatever to connect to the Internet through your bluetooth cell phone, it is nice to have bluetooth always installed and ready when the laptop powers up. You can finally go to the airport and leave your dongle at home!
Bought these for a cruiseship. Tested them out at home. Had real trouble communicating. We couldn't make out what each other was saying. Never got to test range so cant make a judgment on that.I did, however, have a good laugh trying to get my wife to understand me saying " You want fries with that?". Now I really feel for the people working at drive-though windows. Although they sound a LOT clearer than these units.Makes it double hilarious that I bought them at "Fry's".OMW back to return them now.
I never thought I would use the electric razor as much as I have - but I have not used regular blades in over a year.....
Excellent reception...Very powerful. It has a amazing range. I had a Linksys-B router for 2 years which was nice too but this is a great product. It didn't have any compatibility issues with my desktop USB Linksys wireless adapter. Everything works like a charm.
I normally dont write reviews but since this keyboard is so amazing, Im writing one.Just got one yesterday and I'm already typing a lot on it. very very comfortable, stylish and just the right size.I have small hands so this is perfect but I think bigger handed people wouldn't have any trouble with it.A great improvement from the previous generation wireless keyboard that I own but I dont like as much.:)
I switched from Senn PX-200 to HD-25s. Can't compare these two as one is $40 and the other is $180. Sound quality is great. I was suggested these by a member in head-fi.org. It is light in weight, although double the weight of PX-200. Even though they are comparatively bigger, I use them for jogging. People do notice them on me when I am running. I really don't care as I am engrossed in listening to some high quality music.
The card is solid. Getting it to work on Windows XP is another matter.With blank drives, couldn't download from web or from CD to the floppythat it requires (file is 32 MB, floppy holds 1.44MB)With drive with data on it, couldn't get the program toput the drives into RAID 1. Vague user manual. No online or phone support.Taking it back for refund.
While I like my shuffle it has problems. Particularly with the software. We have 3 in our family and they all have the same problem As Apple produces more up graded ipods they ensure that you have to purchase a newer one because eventually you can't change your play lists or anything.
This item performs just as discribed. I like the security feature. This makes what I have stored on it, for my eyes only. Very good value! The retractable USB connector is a real plus.
When a storm fried my ethernet port, the Mac forums I researched said you'd have to replace the motherboard to fix it. That, of course, would mean a ridiculous amount of money.Fortunately, I found an article that recommended this under-$30 device. To make it work with Mac OSX, it explained, you'd just need to download the free Pegasus USB-to-Ethernet driver (found at sourceforge, among others).Well, I got it today, plugged it in, and at first it didn't pull up an IP address. I called my ISP and went through a couple of simple steps -- something involving a manual setting in my network -- and soon up popped those beautiful IP address numbers. Who knows -- it might have just taken the modem a minute to figure it out and the settings I fiddled with might not have done anything. Point is, it worked with minor hassle.What a relief! Great product at a great price. (Would be even better if it came with the Mac software/driver - we're not Untouchable Fringe People, you know, Belkin!) ;)***ADDENDUM: When I upgraded to OS 10.5.6 several months later, the adapter continued to work for a couple of weeks and then it got futzy. It wouldn't work until I unplugged it and replugged it in -- every time I turned the computer on, I'd have to do this.I was going to buy a replacement but first searched the net to see if this had happened to anyone else. I'm glad I did -- it turns out it *was* related to the upgrade, and a fix was available in the Apple support/discussion forums.Again, Belkin: Please make your great product more Mac-friendly! One shouldn't have to jerryrig the software to get it to work.
I bought this cable thinking I can travel to the future with it as many others have claimed. What it really does is open a forth-dimensional portal to a parallel universe which just happens to be at a different stage of technological development. I managed to meet my other self (would've caused a paradox and destroyed the universe if I had travelled through time) who told me that even with advanced alien technologies, while they could measure improved transmission of duquaplonic particles, it still does not make a difference with super-low-speed (100Gbps) digital connections.
Really clear easy to carry binoculars. As new to birdwatching I'm very happy with this item.If you need good reliable binoculars this will fit your needs.
I was unable to update my Garmin. Tried all sorts of things with no luck until I noted comments about getting a new cable. This was it. Came fast, solved the problem.
As with CliffBreining (see other review), I found that my Panasonic DMR-HS2 wouldn't recognize or format these cartridges right out of the packaging. The Memorex packaging claims that the internal DVD-RAM disk is removable, but gives no instructions anywhere on how to do so. ...(1) Orient the cartridge printed-side up, text right side up.(2) Using an ice pick or equivalent, punch out the round plastic plug above and to the left of the write-protect switch.(3) Stick the blade of a tiny, flat-blade screwdriver into the little notch on the left edge of the cartridge (directly in line with the hole you just knocked the plug out of) and push in.(4) The bottom edge of the cartridge will now swing open (hinged on the right). Remove the disk inside carefully, not touching the bottom side of the disk. Insert the disk (sans cartridge) in your DVD recorder and format.(5) Re-insert the disk in the cartridge and close the bottom side until it clicks shut.Even with that, of the two DVD-RAM cartridges I bought, one was still unformattable due to scratches on the recording side (which were there in spite of my very careful removal of the disk). I cannot recommend these for any DVD recorders that cannot format them in the cartridge.
I really like this lens. No, it's not the high end "L" series (professional quality), but it takes bright razor sharp images. It's also lightweight which is a plus when the camera is as heavy as the Canon 5D. To be honest, I'm going to sell my lens to get one of the pro series models, but that's because I'm a professional photographer. This lens should be perfect for 99% of all photographers.
Well I got this screen for my Epson 8350 which is mounted about 20' away on the opposite wall. I have pretty decent light control in the man cave but not the best. This screen was a good compromise for my PJ in my room because it is bright enough in the worst conditions and fantastic when conditions are ideal. No it is not the best for ideal conditions but I am not going to sit in a pitch black room most of the time so it works well with the Epson which I give a lot of credit to for its' flexibility.Item shipped fast which I really like from Amazon, but, there was a hole/gouge in that long box when FedEx delivered it. I could see a scratch/small dent on the case through the hole in the box out in the front yard when it was delivered. I almost refused it but took a chance. Glad I did because it was negligable upon unpacking and on the back side of the case where it cannot be seen when mounted and has no affect on the operation of the screen.So, screen goes up and down no problem. It goes down to the same spot which is fully extended for me without any tricks and fanfare from the projector, very happy with that. It did smell new when I got it but I hung it outside for about 3 hours and no problems inside after that. No bubbles or seperation. I am a happy camper except for the condition Fedex delivered the box in which I cannot say was their fault or not for sure. It did get here quickly and it works fine so that is why 4 stars instead of 5. The box damage was a downer but it did not affect the operation of the screen. I went with a manual screen because I plan to use it out back this football season occasionally. It comes down very easily from the wall inside and goes up quickly outside.
I bought the previous version of this 17" notebook (M65-S809). I had previously purchased only HP notebooks, and had high expectations for Toshiba.When the machine works, it's great. The screen is fantastic. Only complaint would be the keyboard which sometimes misses a keypress and the right shift key is way too small. But...After 3 months the motherboard failed. For repair, Toshiba referred me to a local "authorized service center". This turned out to be a small local repair shop that contracts with Toshiba and other companies. Naturally when using these local repair shops, you have to carry your unit in to the shop. No big deal, but a little less convenient than HP where they use FedEx to overnight a box to you, then overnight your notebook to the repair center.They replaced the motherboard in a few days (had to order parts). I took it home and it worked for one day and failed again. Took it back and they put in another motherboard (again a couple of day wait).When I picked up my notebook I noticed a couple of scratches on the outer case. These were noticeable, but pretty minor with the worst being less than an inch long. I mentioned it, but didn't officially complain or make a big deal of it. I figured if the machine works, I can live with some minor scratches.The machine worked well for the next 12 months. Then another major system failure. This time, during periods of high disk activity (defrag or even chkdsk) the system would fail and start to reboot (screen would go blank and reboot starts from BIOS). This time I asked them to send it to a central repair depot instead of the local shop. I was thinking they wouldn't have delays for ordering parts and wouldn't scratch the case (just to make sure I also put a little note on the outside saying "please don't scratch the case like the local shop did - thanks".) Unlike HP, they require you to carry it in to a UPS store, and it ships 2nd day air instead of overnight.The machine came back promptly.... they had replaced the hard disk, and added a new, large, noticeable 3 inch scratch on the outer case!! The system worked for less than one day and began to fail again! This time the screen would go blank except for one line at the top that says "DISK READ FAILURE". Apparently they either gave me a bad disk or didn't diagnose the problem correctly.I called tech support and they opened a new repair case number. They said I should call the repair center directly about the scratch. I called and they said "Sir, the technician noted that the case was already scratched when it arrived". I said "Yes, there was a small scratch from the previous Toshiba repair shop, but it was minor compared to what you did to it". They refused to do anything about it and referred me to "customer service".I called customer service. I explained the whole story and they said "Sir your warranty does not cover physical damage to the machine". I have an extended warranty so the DISK READ FAILURE is covered for repair, but they apparently think I am telling a lie about how their repair centers scratched the case. My next step is to contact Toshiba America corporate offices. Depending on how that goes I may start up a Blog to document my Toshiba experience in more detail.Anyway, I always had an image of Toshiba as a great company with great products and service, but alas... looks like my next notebook definitely won't be a Toshiba. While my HP machines have needed repairs, I never had problems with faulty repair work, and physical damage to the machine while it was being repaired. So next time I'll either go back to HP, or maybe I'll switch over to a Mac.
I've had this unit for about 5 years and it finally died so I'm looking at different ones. $300 for $20 radio? I don't think so.
Although the seller, PCNation, does not mention it in the item description, the auto focus function does not work with the Nikon D3100. Additionally, the D3100 only allows photos to be taken at f-stop setting F/22. If you are expecting to use this lens with the D3100 as an autofocus lens or as a manual lens using all f-stops, you will be disappointed. When I contacted PCNation to return the lens, they advised me there would be a 15% return processing fee, although they failed to explain that the lens does not work with the Nikon D3100. Had they done so, I would not have purchased the lens. So with paying for shipping and the 15% processing fee, I'm better off just keeping the lens as a paperweight. I will never make another purchase from PCNation.
As the other reviewer said, this case is not 3" - that is a mistake. Correct dimensions can be found on Vanguard's website. This case is the same height as the Designer 81 model (2.375"), and the same width and length as the Designer 83 (18" x 13"). The Designer 83 is 3" high. Note these are all outer dimensions.Seems like a lot of websites make this mistake, and I learned the hard way.However, these Vanguard Designer cases are very nice, and I recommend them if you can get the right fit.
it fit my 50s olympia just fine, it worked and it was cheap. The ribbon was a little dry to start with so it will need to be replaced more quickly, but if you plan on doing alot of typing it will do just fine.
I like the bag! It has enough room for the Canon PowerShot S3-IS with the LA-DC58E 58mm extended lens adapter and UV filter installed and room for the LH-DC40 lens hood. That was the primary purpose that I bought the new camera bag for. It also has enough room to store cables and batteries. There is a thin zipper pocket within the main pocket that I assume is intended for cables. You would think they would include suggestions on what each pocket should be used for. The main pocket has Velcro dividers too. The outside pocket has two special round shaped pockets for lens filters. I thought that was pretty cool. And there is another one of the long thin zipper pockets for more cables. The top lid wraps, zips and snaps over the whole thing to protect both pockets. I was pleasantly surprised at the high quality of fabric and zippers that the bag is made with. There is a carry handle on the top, a shoulder strap and a waist strap so you can wear the bag like a fanny pack although; I have not tried that feature yet. I think it would be nice if they had made one accordion shaped pocket to put papers in; like an owner's manual. Also, since this bag is most likely going to be used for digital cameras, I am surprised there are no special little tiny pockets for memory cards the way Port/Targus bags have.
Superb product! Blocks all outside noise (e.g., on a plane you feel totally isolated from the environment) and sound quality is awesome (good power output -no more is required given the isolation- and good performance throughout the entire frequency spectrum). Variety of earplugs to fit well all ears. Highly recommended given also the very decent price.
The hard drive killed my Dell. Our IT guy figured out that the problem was from the hard drive. We'll need a new hard drive, and hopefully we will be able to revive the Dell, but it is not looking promising.
We bought two of these for our daughters (11 and 14 years old). Very easy to use - plug in the software, load some music into iTunes, and transfer to the Shuffle. That's it. The kids love it. It holds more than enough tunes for their needs - they change the songs all the time anyway.The sound on these things is wonderful - I frequently use one when I go on a run, because it's so light. After years of running with a Walkman (or Diskman) that skipped everytime I took a step, the Shuffle is a delight.Before the Shuffle, we used Diskmans and had to contend with scratched CD's and a mountain of dead AA batteries. The Shuffle is a welcome change.My only problem is finding them - they're so small. I wish Apple would come up with some way to page these things when they get misplaced.
Wow!! I don't understand why anyone could not LOVE these speakers! I've been working with A/V for 30 years. I've been putting on events for the same, sometimes requiring up to 15 or 20 A/V systems at the same event for 10 people to 1500 at a time.These speakers are GREAT! Boss has done it again. Anyone that doesn't like them must be playing the wrong tunes on a cheap system.
I love that this stylish has a pen and its a nice product. On the downside side its expensive and the clip is stiff and brittle. The stylish works great on my evo and xoom but has a little trouble with zagg invisishields.
This unit is in some demand, with the belated discounts, and was lucky to find one (a 70 mile commute). I agree with online comments about the 1080p/720p issues; the incoming signal is more of a determining factor than the receiving unit in terms of image quality. Conclusion: a good 720p lcd-HD tv should do extremely well. Case in point; this one! Discovery HD broadcasts are particulary stunning, and other "nature" productions (e.g. "Exploring North Carolina" on PBS HD in my area). Combined with my AV receiver/surround setup, the unit not only lights up the room in a big way (and the sleek black finish is a nice complement too), but the sound completes it.
This monitor is a terrific value if you are looking for a 21" monitor that is not a widescreen style. Contrast, brightness, and viewing angle compares favorably to monitors costing hundreds of dollars more. I have not had any trouble in the first few months I have owned it and I will purchase another one for work.2 years later the monitor died (would not come on, no light). I sent it in for warranty service since it had a 3-year warranty. I had to pay the shipping to California. I will be without my monitor for 6 weeks minimum. How could it possibly take so long to determine that the monitor is dead, fix it or send me a replacement?
My 8 year old wanted a digital camera/camcorder and i didn't like her using mine and I wasn't going to spend hundreds of dollars for one for a child. So this was a great and welcome alternative. It works great, she is thrilled to bits. I love the fact that you can hook it straight up to the vcr and playback and record her creations without having to upload to a computer.She and her siblings played with it all day long. I purchased the 128mb card for ours and it's enough for us. I agree with the other review in that I wish it had a power supply. But I guess rechargeable batteries will be the best way to go. Overall extremely pleased with the product for the price.
I really like this system, it looks great, works great and is easy to use.
This is a good camera for a child! Received this as a gift. I didn't have any trouble taking pictures or downloading them onto my computer. The trouble is the pictures are unclear, and when you try to print them--the smaller the better--which defeats the purpose of having a digital camera in the first place.Again, this is a good camera for a child who is just getting interested in digital photography. I plan on saving up and getting a real digital camera in the near future.
Very good terminals, are shaped like a nut, which makes that the cables can be tightened enough, the only bad thing is that it does not bring the screws to fit on the speaker, I had to go out and buy them in a store.
Works great with my panasonic cordless. I hear them and they hear me just fine. I love hands free. No more neck cramps too. Can't beat the price either.
This lens pen really works on smudges I have on my lenses. Just follow the instructions and use the brush first -- and don't rub the rubber part on your hand, it will leave some black residue.Not sure about the other reviews on not receiving the genuine product from 3rd party sellers, but I got it shipped and sold by Amazon. I also notice a recent trend on some sellers who are selling products (lenses) at double the price you can get somewhere else that Amazon is not selling.
its good i love it now i can go anywhere and plug it in to charge my ds ya :)
This is an excellent VCR. I still time shift favorite programs when I am not at home. The cassette is played at my convience or taken with me in my RV to view later. I sometimes loan out the recorded video to my sister. I have more than one VCR and this was replacement for an older one.
I have replaced Olympus Stylus zoom camera I had used for the last five years with this one. I simply love this camera. It's smaller than Olympus with more features and cost less. Awesome buy!
Do not buy this printer! I spent hours working on a paper I need for class and then I tried to print it out...it's only text, black and white. My blue ink is out so I CANNOT PRINT!!!!! With the high price of their ink, I don't have a stock room of color ink sitting around since I generally only print text. HUGE DESIGN FLAW!!!! I will never buy another Epson!
This is by far the worst mouse I have ever owned or used in the past 15 years. Horribly inaccurate and sticks to surfaces (as opposed to glides). The wheel skips like crazy and forget about using the middle (wheel) button. The reason I am rating it 2 stars instead of ZERO star is because battery life is good, but that's about it.
Ink works just fine. Price was much less than at the store. Thank You!
never recieved item seller said it was listed wrong but could sell me same item at a higher priceCAN NOT RECCOMEND THIS SELLER
If you consider the mp3cd player at the reasonable price, it will be right for you. When I purchased it, I realized that it was not a high-performance one with expensive price, but after the second thought with functions-price, it will be proper to me.These are what I like it:- long-lasting battery (with high-tech for energy energy applied)- a variety of music format provided- anti-skip function- reasonable price (is it worth to buy at $30?)
play any game at 1024X768 smoothly at high fps, and some games at 1280X1024 like Buttlefield-2 it is much better than my previous MSI 6600 diamond edition, but the fan is noisy when the game start also I can't overclock it too much (only 600Mhz core - 1600Mhz memory) beyond this speed the system freeze and get hang comparing it to my previous MSI 6600 DE which has very good overclocking potintial.
I use this cable to connect a Hi-8 camcorder to VCR. Cable is good lenght for this purpose. Video looks very good. The tapes I am playing back were recorded in mono sound, so only need to hook up one of the audio cables. Sound is very good. Item arrived quickly.
First lets start with the pluses. The unit has a lot of features for the price. The sound is great and the wireless rear speakers work well and ease installation. The USB connection works well and finds MP3 and JPGs when a USB HDD is or a flash memory stick attached.My minor issues with the design: The unit has a fan in the back, a lot like a computer, and is noisy. The remote is poor, with poor layout of buttons and a very weird fast forward and rewind. You must hold the FF to get it to FF rather than go to the next scene. One slip and you are going to the next scene whether you want to or not. The rear speakers play when you listen to CDs or MP3s but not when the radio is played.Now for the bad, the service if there is a problem sucks. My first call into the service center landed me with someone who was apparently the gatekeeper for the service center. I had to convince her that I had attached all the wiring correctly before I could talk to anyone in technical service. It was additionally frustrating that she was telling me to attach everything all wrong. Once I was talking to the technical service, everything seemed OK. I was given the address to send the unit to (at my cost).One month later the unit came back with instructions on how to solve the problem. Unfortunately these instructions made no sense based on the problem and the problem was unfixed. I called technical service again and was talked into sending the unit back to the service center.This is the point I am at now. The unit is going back a second time. I have owned the unit for 45 days and have used it for only about 4 days. Not only do I have the cost of the unit but the added cost of shipping and my time invested at this point. This may be just a bum unit that is atypical of the lot but I feel that the service I have received has been very poor.
The software included in this bundle is very powerful. Check it out for yourself at their website. Media Studio Pro 6.0 (no LE!) alone runs at $400+++. Also, a professional animation program is included (Martin Hash's Animation Master). Which allows you to insert a 3-D character into video or a complete 3-D anamation such as the movie &quot;Shrek&quot;. The hardware is comparable to Pinnacle's. An amature might consider this bundle too complicated. The majority of editing is done in Media Studio Pro. Where there is an Audio Editor, Video Editor, Video Paint and CG Infinity (text program). This Suite is extremely powerful and is practically ment for a professional. Only Dazzle*'s DV.NOW (which both includes Adobe Premiere)is comparable to this suite. I had found one bundle that exceeds this bundle. It is Dazzle*'s DV.NOW AV. Dazzle*'s DV.NOW AV has the capability to convert directly from your computer to a VCR (also vis versa) and from a IEEE 1394 to your VCR (even without computer) or computer (again also vis versa). This ADS PYRO bundle is meant for an experienced person in computers. Pinnacle's bundle is meant more for the average consumer. Take your pick. [One final note: a very powerful computer is needed for video caturing and editing, such as i recomend 700 Mhz+, 256 MB RAM+, 20 GB+ free for the catured video alone.]
I've had a smaller Domke (F6?) for nearly 20 years and it's been a great bag and has worn like iron. Somehow along the way I lost focus and started using those over-padded monstrosities. I finally realized the error of my ways and bought a new Domke that would hold more of my gear, including (among other things) a Canon 100-400L and a 5D with battery grip. Now I remember why I bought my original Domke all those years ago! The bag conforms to your hip and with the shoulder pad it's got all-day comfort whether you carry it over the shoulder or messenger style. I highly recommend it.
THE PRV-LXI IS QUALITY BUILT,AND SOLID.I WAS IMPRESSED BY ITS GOOD LOOKS AND ALL THE HYPE SURROUNDING IT,I HAD TO HAVE ONE,NO LONGER IMPRESSED BUDDY..THE ENTIRE DEVICE IS CENTERED AROUND A HDD THAT IS EASILY CORRUPTED BY BAD MEDIA,POWER OUTAGES,STATIC AND THE LIKE.WAY MORE SENSITIVE THEN ANY COMPUTER I HAVE EVER SEEN.ITS LIFE SPAN HAS BEEN PLAGUED BY BUGS AND GLITCHES,HOWEVER PATCHES ARE AVAILABLE FROM PIONEER FOR FREE,BUT THE OS IS NOT.ITS A RED HAT LINUX 2.4 .20-2 VERSION MADE ESPECIALLY FOR PIONEER,1 GLITCH AND YOU CAN KISS YOUR MBR AND ROOT FILES GOODBYE.THE DECK WILL THEN NOT POWER UP AND BE STUCK IN A "POWER ON/PLEASE WAIT LOOP.PIONEER WILL NOT DISTRIBUTE THE OS SOFTWARE EITHER.THE CMOS SETTINGS ARE SENSITIVE AND IF THE SMALL INTERNAL BATTERY DIES IT WILL DEFAULT AND REFUSE TO BOOT/LOAD UNTIL CORRECTED.I HAVE FIXED 3 OF THESE,ALMOST ALL USED NON WORKING UNITS AND ALL HAD THE SAME ISSUE,HDD CORRUPTION,WHICH MAKES THE UNIT 100%NON FUNCTIONAL.IF YOU HAVE A WORKING UNIT ON A UPS YOU CAN USE INTERNAL FUNCTIONS TO MAKE A "MIRROR DRIVE'WITH A SECOND HDD.THE PROCEDURE IS IN THE PIONEER REPAIR MANUAL,AND BELIEVE ME DO THIS AT ONCE!!!!!AND KEEP 2 AS SPARES.99 PERCENT OF USED UNITS FOR SALE HAVE THIS SAME STUPID ISSUE. THIS WAS DISCONTINED IN 2007 AND I CAN SEE WHY.PIONEER DEMANDS THIS BE SENT IN FOR A 700.00-1500.00 REPAIR SERVICE,AND EASILY BROKEN PARTS SUCH AS COVERS AND FACE PLATES ARE OVERPRICED OR NON EXISTANT. I HAVE ALSO USED PANASONIC PRO MODELS FROM THE SAME ERA,AND THEY WORK BETTER AND AUTO RECOVER 99 PERCENT OF THE TIME.AND THEY COST 1/4 TO 1/3 AS MUCH AND ARE MUCH EASIER TO USE.IF YOU MUST HAVE A PRV-LX1,KEEP IT ON A UPS BATTERY BACK-UP,AWAY FROM ANY STAIC OR ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELDS,AND ONLY USE QUALITY MEDIA,THE LAST 3 SUGGESTIONS ARE A MUST WITH THIS BEAST.WELL BUILT,SOILD JAPAN MACHINE,POORLY CONCIEVED COMPUTER BASED SYSTEM,WITH A TOTAL LACK OF RATIONAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT.TO RISKY AND EXPENSIVE TO BE USED FOR A DEMANDING BUSINESS.PLEASE CONSIDER ALL THE ABOVE BEFORE MAKING A DECISION ON THIS UNIT.I HOPE THIS SAVES YOU TIME AND MONEY.BEST REGARDS,ST.
THIS WAS MY FIRST LEXMARK PURCHASE, THE MACHINE WAS VERY EASY TO SET UP AND WORKS FINE. THIS WILL NOT BE MY LAST LEXMARK PURCHASE.
I feel sad to say this, but I want to prevent you to spend 50 dollars in something not adequate for you.It's possible that it's a good product; but this model of laptop, it's very, very hot.I compared it with others COOLERS: (20, 30 dollars) NOT EXPENSIVE coolers, and it's almost THE SAME.So to get the same results, don't waste more money.Remember, Compaq Evo N610c, TOO HOT.
The very first thing that got my eye when considering to purchase the WD is that I'd no longer need to make back-ups on disc. Now I don't!. The book does the job of over a 100 DVDs and all your data is in one attractive looking book shaped storage unit. I use windows xp which acknowledges immediately when another piece of hardware is detected. Once XP sees the unit plugged up be it firewire or usb, it tells you and ask if you want to install the WD software which is on the WD itself. You don't have to unless you really what to see the extra bells and whistle. If you don't install the software the WD appears like a new drive seen from your windows explorer folder. You can create a new folder as easy as you would in XP... then either drag or copy your valuable data to your new folder in the WD... I plan on getting a couple more. It is a sturdy compact piece of machinery that the average person would mistake for a book. In fact I keep my on my bookshelf with my books. So for me if you're running XP this is the way to go. The only way I could see this product getting better is that they'd increase the hard drive size. But for now the 500 GB is excellent for my needs. Good job Western Digital! I think you've found your strength!
Initially this thing sounded good and worked well, although the right channel was about 40% louder than the left. There is some noticable noise from the inner workings in between sound tracks. It's there all the time, but only really obvious when there is no music. Eventually the casette adapter started ejecting out of my deck, now it goes about 30 secs between every ejection. Oh, well. Maybe they'll send me a new one for free. More likely, I'll find something else.
Man this battery is great!!!! It's small, round, and powers my garage door opener flawlessly. How do they do it???
item not backlit as shown. very hard to read. item returned same day i bought it, and bought different item.
I bought these as a replacement for my aging Koss R/100's(by far the best headphones I've ever owned).When I took these out of the box, the first thing i noticed was that they looked to be very cheaply made. The entire headband is one thin piece of plastic, no padding at all. The earcups are padded in plain foam covered with thin cloth. After about 1 month of use, I picked them up one day and the headband had broken where the height adjuster is located.I tried them on and played some rock, metal, and rap. The sound was good, but wasnt anything special. I have some tracks that go above 20khz, and below 20hz, and I don't believe i heard any sound outside of that range. Their 10hz-25khz rating is a bit optimistic, especially for a $30 pair of headphones.If you baby them, these are decent sounding headphones. As far as durability and workmanship, they are worthless.
I'm selling this item used, but that's NOT going to effect this rating. I'm an honest person.I bought my Cobra for $99. This is the best radar detector you can buy for under $400 as far as I know, and I know a lot of speedsters and mechanics. The next step up from this, in my opinion, would be a Valentine (I think their website is valentine.com or valentine1.com). Those are the best you'd need within reason, and they're $300 more. My friend owns one of these. Passports are almost the same price as Valentines, but give you basically the same quality as a Cobra.So exactly how much better is a Valentine than a Cobra? About 50% better, I'd say. My friend has one and we were curious. We got one of those double things for the cig. lighter and placed my Cobra 9210 next to his Valentine and went &quot;cruising&quot; around in his beamer. Eventually, we found that the Valentine will give you a heads up about a fraction of a second sooner. You can also adjust the sensitivity and customize it a little more.I still trust my Cobra to this day, but unfortunately my days of speeding are over after crashing my car. If you're rich, buy a Valentine. If you're normal, these are the next best.
These are the BEST blank DVD's I've ever used. I've burned over 50 and have not had a single one fail.
This is a great starter kit for any new Nikon DSLR owner. The package contains the following:- Nikon camera gadget bagThis is actually a pretty nice camera bag. It looks like it's made of ballistic nylon, and is semi-rigid, which is perfect for protection. The bag has rubber feet on the bottom and a carry strap. It has two small pockets on the ends (perfect for spare batteries or filters), one medium pocket on the front (perfect for cables), one flat pocket on the back (perfect for manuals), and one zippered mesh pocket under the top flap (perfect for memory cards and little pieces). The main storage compartment has velcro on all four sides, and comes with three rearrangeable dividers (one short, two long) that allow the inside to be configured into whichever way suits you most. I have two small compartments (one for a lens, one for a speedlight), and one large compartment (for the camera with a lens mounted to it).- spare batteryThis is an original equipment Nikon EN-EL3a battery. Not much else to it, except that it comes in handy. Everybody likes spare power.- 52mm UV filterThis is a very basic UV filter, which is intended to be used to protect the front element of any lens with 52mm filter threads (the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX I/II lenses found on the D50 and D40 use 52mm threads, by the way). This filter does NOT have any anti-glare or anti-dispersion coatings on it (single or multiple).- Nikon photography bookI never read this, because I'm not that new to photography, but I glanced at it, and it's a very good instructional book on the basic principles of SLR-based photography. A recommended read for any photography beginners, it'll get you making better pictures quite quickly.
As with all Lowepro products, this filter pocket has supurb build quality and materials. The velcro locking strap is sturdy and the clear pockets are good for finding the filter you need.This filter pocket fits nicely in the top compartment of the Lowepro Slingshot 200 slingbag...it is snug, but it is a perfect fit.
Got this so I could connect my computer to the TV across the room. I don't have to tell you how much you can pay for one of these in a retail store. The picture quality when streaming Hulu and Netflix is pretty much perfect! I'd buy it again and again.
Printing onto plain paper and scanning work just fine, and if that's all you want to do, the HP1210 appears to be a good value.However, one of our main goals from a printer is producing labels. After repeatedly following every one of HP's instructions to the letter, 9 out of 10 sheets of Avery labels will be ruined by the 1210. It is simply not capable of feeding them in correctly, and the results are either fatally misaligned or tilted on the page.I recommend avoiding this model, and will have to return it as defective. Probably get a Canon.
Looks better than the Scosche kit but the position of the head unit when attached to the frame is not adjustable at all. This is a problem with especially bulky head units with lots of wires in the back for accessories. The plastic brackets used to mount the head unit are poor quality and strip out easily. Went with the Scosche and I'm satisfied.
This tray fits your standard desktop hard drive. I used it with a 2TB Western Digital drive. Works great. Sturdy construction. I'm using these in my Toshiba DVR server.
I used this cable to connect my desktop video card to my emachines 23" monitor. It now shows as 1080p in nvidia software, an impovement from the "regular" VGA analog monitor cable... DVI is better !!who knew ?
Nice product, promptly shipped; only problem is fading of colors when viewed from the side instead of straight on.
This is my second mp3 player and I'm so happy that I bought the Zune. I did a lot of research before I bought (i.e. iPod or Zune?) and the Zune just has a ton more features to it. I love that it is a windows-based product (I hate macs - sorry!)and the nice big color screen. You can set your own wallpapers and you get to "name" your Zune whatever you want. The Zune marketplace is great and easy to use. They also give you a 14-day free trial. The navigation is very easy and fast to search for songs/artists/etc. It's just so much nicer to look at than the boring old white iPod. Uggh.And seriously - I love the pink color. Go buy one before they run out of all the pink ones!! They are planning on releasing more new colors soon. They have also started selling a lot more accessories. I was worried about that before I bought one, but I've been able to find every accessory that I wanted. I bought the FM transmitter for the car and an armband/holder thing for jogging.It's just an all-around great product. Easy to use, friendly user-interface. I highly recommend.
Small number of Parks with limited trial information. Not worth it. Not easy to transfer to GPS unit.
I bought an XM Boombox about a year ago (when they were about $150!). I am a house framer and this unit is taken out everyday and cranked at top volume at the job site. The sound is great, and I love that there are no commercials. Never any problem w/reception, although some of the homeowners are uneasy as I only listen to Squizz (an explicit channel, love it). I also have XM in 2 vehicles and in 2 docks in my house, love the XM. The only problem I have had with the unit, is I go through an A/C power cord about every 3 months, due to wrapping it up in cold weather, and general rough handling. Original boombox still works perfectly. I order A/C cords by the two's, about $6.00 each and change 'em out.
the ones i bought from here are bad, they only lasted for a short while and they seemed as if they were used before. i got another pair from dell, they worked for a longer time.
This intercom just doesn't work! I have attempted to use it in many rooms on different circuits, and in different situations. The unit is unreliable (you can not be sure that what worked yesterday will work today), and most of the time doesn't work at all. I don't care what the reasons are, the unit doesn't work. My unit is now in the trash. You can not rate it 0 stars, or I would have done that.
I bought my first headphones, which were on-ear Koss headphones, around thirty years ago. They were great and soon after I purchased the over-ear Koss Pro/4AAA--which were touted as THE pro headpones in their time. The Pro/4AAA have a lot of headroom in them and could easily handle my high-volume live electric guitar playing.Now, fast forward about 27 years. My first Koss headhones had been tossed years ago, but I recently came across my ol' Pro/4AAA thrown loosely in a box I had in storage.Sidebar: Over the years I have turned to Bose headphones (Quiet Comfort as well as their in-ear) and speakers. Bose sound better to me for general listening because I have a sensitivity to sound right around 2,000 hertz. The Pro/4AAA may be a little hot around 2k Hz, at least relative to Bose, which I believe adds to the sense of clarity in sound that others refer to. In this regard, the Koss headphones are much better for playing my guitar through them--for the clarity--and can easily handle the peaks in music much better than the Bose.So, when I found the Pro/4AAA in storage, I though I'd give them a try, particularly since I'm playing in a classic rock garage band and I just broke my fragile Bose QuietComfort headband while wearing them playing guitar.The Pro/4AAA sounded as good as I remember and I could really get loud with them. The only problem is that ear cushions (which surround the ear and isolate from external sound) where hard and crack--not particularly comfortable.So I started looking for replacement cushions and eventually ended up at the Koss website. Not the most impressive website, but there I found replacement cushions for the Pro/4AAA. Again--THE HEADPHONES ARE ALMOST 30 YEARS OLD!!!Even better, the replacement cushions--which appear to be the same closed vinyl Pneumalite as the original cushions--were only $5.00. INCLUDING SHIPPING!!! Let's recap--OEM replacement cushions for my 30 year old headphones for only $5.00. The shipping by US Mail cost them $1.47, so Koss made a total of $3.53 on the deal. The cushion arrived in a little over a week or two and they are perfect.I was so impressed with all this, that I purchased these MV1s so that I would have another set of phones. They too sound great and they come with a full--no questions asked--lifetime warranty. Given how the Pro/4AAAs held up over the years, I'm certain that these MV1s will do as well and I have an amazing company like Koss standing behind them.
The major reason I purchased it was because it is advertized as viewable in direct sunlight. It can't be seen in moderate sunlight.I am using a Magellan 6000T (Which I purchased from Amazon about 6 months ago) and my complaint with it was that I couldn't see it in sunlight. Unfortunately the Tom Tom was insignificantly better.The functionality and the maps of the Magellan are substantial and the Tom Tom is inferior.Needless to say, I am dissapointed as I would have liked to see my gps in sunlight.I received My Tom Tom at 10:00 AM today and I am returning it at 2:30 PMI will continue to use my Magellan.
The main appeal of this toy was the fact that it is an MP3 player and my daughter is a music-lover (Bratz music is her favorite, ironically). I introduced my 8-year-old (soon to be nine, which is, I think, the targeted age here) to the barbiegirls.com website a few days before Christmas to heighten her interest in the toy's web benefits. The site is like Second Life-lite for nine-year-old girls - and as Mattel was smart enough to make a good deal of it free to access (unlike Be-Bratz, which my daughter also received for Christmas), you can register there before even buying the toy in order to get an idea of how it functions. It really needs more games, but my daughter has fun chatting, sending and receiving e-mails, and visiting other girls' rooms (chatting and e-mail consists of sending pre-written messages with an exception made for girls who know each other personally and can access each others computers - a feature my daughter hasn't used yet). The toy itself is a good size for a child (not small enough to be easily lost), the volume is loud enough but doesn't blast (which is a good thing), and it has a fun fashion changing feature. The software worked perfectly with my system (PC, Windows Vista) and it was easy to both register online, giving her full access to the site, and download songs. My only complaint was that one earbud didn't work, however, customer service was friendly and responsive, and assured me a new set was on the way. Overall, this gift was a winner.
I installed this in my trunk with a Kicker Amp on April 10th and it sounded great, May 10th it isn't working and now and I can't return it (10days after the Return Policy), so if you have trouble with yours, good luck...
I like Coby electronics but this mp3 player really bad. The screen is really small and pretty much useless and it is crooked inside the player. The plastic construction is very cheap and will scratch easily, battery life is bad and there is a reason that there is a reset button on the back, it WILL freeze up a lot. Sound quality was actually decent I just wished they could have made the whole thing a lot more durable.
The seller claims this is a xbox 360 Charger. The one I got was not in it's original packaging. The plug and play charger works great. The batteryonly last's for 1 hour then dies. I left plugged in to charge but it will not make a difference. I think it was the paticular seller in which I purchased the product from. Read the seller rating and info carefully.
The cables are a good thickness, another brand that I ordered from before just feels too flimsy. They work exactly as they should, for a fraction of the cost of Hdmi cables that you'll find in any store. This cable is a no brainer.
I ordered the covers in order to walk with the tripod and my Canon 50D with a 500 Canon supertelephoto attached to it, weighing over 14 pounds and placed over my shoulder. The covers would serve as cushions.I have not gone to the forest to try it, but I have used it with a shorter lens, and of course, less weight. So far, it works pretty well.
Excellent product. Easy to set up and use. Maps were fine in both Florida Keys and Germany; although Voice directions sometimes a little slow, especially when intersections are close.4.5 stars.
So far, this unit has added an average of 5.5 hours of runtime to my Q1 V0002 (1GB RAM/60GB HDD) for normal professional IT tasks. I am pleased with the results.
Love it, but the battery door does not lock down tightly - feels a little loose even when in the locked position.
I recently bought a Canon Powershot SX210 and this case fits it PERFECTLY! It's not too big (for me) and it's not too small (for big hands). I always attach the wrist strap to my cameras and you can tuck it in with the extra space this case affords you. The Lowepro 20 was recommended for the SX210 but I wanted something that didn't fit it so snugly. It has a front zippered pocket for extra media cards. Under the velcro strap is a small pocket for extra batteries, whether flat or AA. It has a sturdy belt loop and a long (thin) shoulder strap is included, which is what I was looking for in a camera case. I love this case!Did I mention that I LOVE this case??? : )
I ordered this as it is pictured as a small, flat, resonably priced, good looking center speaker. NOT WHAT YOU GET!!!! When it comes it is a boxy, square, shiney, plastic, cheap looking piece of crap. I can't believe Wharfedale would even put its name on something like this. It is not worth paying to ship it back for what it cost, so I just threw it on my "taken for a ride" pile for my next garage sale and got a good BIC America center speaker.
PRODUCT IS JUST LIKE THE PICTURE. IT WAS VERY EASY TO PROGRAM. IT IS VERY ACCURATE WITH THE TEMP.
Compared to the ones by Ademco or the other big boys, the DS10A is almost free. I have installed six X10 security consoles. Although X10 systems are not very secure compared to name-brand systems with remote panels, they are an awesome deterrent for very little money. If you shop very, very carefully you can put together a viable system for perhaps $70. And that system will have a DS10A on every window and door!I have installed about 60 DS10As and with one exception, they all worked perfectly. The one troublemaker now works but I do not know how I fixed it.The case is a bit large but that is mostly because these use inexpensive AA batteries. You'll want to use alkaline batteries. You can sometimes find alkaline AAs at dollar stores for 25 cents each. If you are installing a household of these sensors, you will buzz through a lot of batteries during installation.You can also wire multiple normally-closed switches into on DS10A by putting them in series with the reed switch. You can even use normally-open devices by wiring them up to the test switch (soldering required.)The DS10A is a reliable addition to inexpensive Radio Shack (some) and X10 security systems.
I bought these as a cheaper alternative to a set that unfortunately broke. However, I should have put a few dollars more to get a quality product. I only get sound out of the right side, and I've only had them for 10 days.
I have used Rhinotek cartridges in the past. They are in every way equal to the OEM cartridges. What I received from this vendor was not from Rhinotek. It had plastic where there should be metal, locating pins and other external parts. The images have light bands of black about 25% of the time and there are occasional areas where the toner is missing. To be fair, it was good enough that I did not return but since they substituted a cheaper cartridge, I should have. I will not be ordering from TonerDeal in future.
I actually picked this player up on a whim as I needed something to keep me entertained for a 48 hour bus trip.Some of the good features I found in this machine were.1) I've found the player to be quite good with anti-skip no matter where I go. I don't even have the ESPMax on most of the time and I still get very few pops and skips while going down bumpy roads or just walking briskly.2) The sound quality on it isn't all that bad, the headphones that the kit supplies are workable and fairly comfortable.3) The battery life on it is quite lengthy if you're just using the bare minimum settings. (No ESP on or bass on) I only had to change the batteries during my bus trip once.4) Love that hold feature, I can stuff the deck in my pocket and not worry about the volume cranking itself up on me.5) Resume feature is a plus, saves having to find another button on the deck.6) Decently Built. I've stupidly managed to drop the player on solid floors two or three times and the machine hasn't [burned] out on me yet. Although I find there's an increased lag when the machine is checking for a disc.Some Not So Good Features1) Lack of a real "search" function. I like to skip through parts of the songs so I can get to one particular point. A little frustrating.2) No backlit LCD, makes it hard to tell if you're on the right song.3) The sound quality I found when plugged up to the car adapter degraded a little but that could be because of the stereo system in the car itself.4) Resume feature can be frustrating in that if you want to start the song from the beginning you gotta go on the hunt for another button or if you accidentally open the player it resets itself so to speak.All in all, the player has been treating me fairly good, I was most impressed with the quality and the price that I paid for it.
I purchased these radios for the sole purpose of using in the woods on hunting trips. I have to say I was impressed with them right away. Crystal clear with no squelch heard. I am not sure of the distance but I can say they work through thick woods and rolling hills in NE Georgia. The only complaint I have with them is the location of the call button. I seemed to hit that everytime I clipped it to my beltloop. The vibrate mode is well felt as well as you can hear the vibration going on as long as there are strong batteries installed.
This reader works great..after getting the driver to load on my XP Pro system. Initially, the reader was on a Windows 98 machine and was the perfect solution to read both medias. Each slot appears as its own drive on windows explorer.The reader is simple to use and has a light letting you know if the drive is working. The information is moved quickly to the computer.
Being able to quickly and easily mount and remove my Canon DSLR from a tripod is simply excellent, and this RC2 makes the process a snap. Read about the others and then buy this one.
My ScanDisk 512 MB Cruzer arrived quickly, and has been wonderful to use. Just what I was looking for!
the Tom Tom 510 navigation system is easy to use, has all the features you could ask for in a GPS system, including touchscreen operations, dragable maps, route alternatives, a Favorite locations list, and the options for live weather and traffic.over all the tom tom 510 is a user friendly and extremely helpful little box, and that does not need the qualifier "for the money"
I upgraded to this card from a SoundBlaster Live! Value that I bought when that was the thing to have (meaning...a long time ago). After reading all the literature and reviews I was probably expecting too much but for games, which is why I bought it, it's not that much better than my old card. It definitely is better though and it does sound great. I've used it in Call of Duty 2 and in Battlefield 2. Everything is cleaner, crisper and has more punch than before. BF2 supports this card specifically and the weapons fire really shines in this title. The crack of the rifle shots is fabulous. As well, all of the ambient sounds seem more realistic and more immersive.I was most eager to try out the 3D headphone capabilities but have not been all that impressed with it. I've not tried it with a movie (which has encoded surround channels) but movies aren't why I bought this card. The much touted headphone surround has been dissappointing. Again, the reviews I've read have made quite a fuss over this feature and since I purchased based in large part on the promise of a viable headphone surround, I'm a bit put off. Not enough to not recommend it though. I will add that I'm using a set of mid-grade over the ear headphones from Sony and not a pair of cheapie ear buds. Hopefully as more games come out that support the specific features of the unit this will improve.To sum up, if you need a new sound card I think this is the one to get. You'll be future proofed for a while and get great sound in the bargain. If you're upgrading from a existing card that you're already satisfied with then I don't know if the high cost of this one is worth it. If I'd had the chance to try it out before plunking down the cash, I probably would have passed and put the money towards a shiney new video card instead. I'm still happy with it though as it does sound fabulous and gives games an extra bit of punch.
The image shown for this product does not match with the product being sold. The image is for HP DVD+R 16X. However, the product is actually 8X. So, ensure you are buying the correct product you need based on the description, not the image.
The ink was kind of not good to use, but some worked, and watch what you buy at the time you shop.
After lot of research, I decided to buy Samsung's SyncMaster 940N monitor. I could install it without any problem in a matter of minutes. The pictures are clear and sharp and the size (19 inches) is just right for my home office. With its 3 year warranty I am looking forward to a much better performance than my old CRT model.
I bought this cb for my husband to use for hunting with his father. It works great and he loves it. A good basic cb, paired with a decent antenna it should work nicely for you.
Awsome product. Excellent packaging. Product as described and fast shipping. I highly recommend this product to everybody. Anntena worked wonderfully,was able to pick more digital channels. Was very easy to assemble.
Produto muito bom, chegou no tempo previsto e eu fiquei muito satisfeito com o site e logo estarei fazendo novas compras. Obrigado!
Terrible static and station-skip for the FM (NPR) stations I listen to, while walking my dog, even though both stations' translators are within sight-distance, and only 10 to 15 miles distant. Sanjean "Customer Service" nonexistent, despite my many emails and letters. Amazon Customer Service unresponsive & unhelpful. Finally I replaced radio with Sanjean DT-400 (at my own full expense), which has greater power and works fine, although my previous DT-400 died a horrible death shortly after its 1st birthday. Note: my dog does not care whether or not I can listen to All Things Considered.
Seems to work just fine handling three networked workstations and two not-in-network separate computers. Network is PCs, others are macs. No problems to date, much better than a netgear residential size we had before.
It's a nice addition that you may use some of the time. I bought this a few years back after buying my AV420 that did not come with it. The remote works pretty well, once you get used to the non-straightforward control scheme. If you already have the AV400 and use it regularly, this might be a good buy. I give it three stars based on the controls and ease of use.
I Installed this opener on my new Raynor (16'x7') 24 gauge 2" thick poly insulated door which is about as heavy as steel residential doors get. Instructions were clear and installation was very straight forward and simple. If it was not for me rushing through the programming, where I was confused on which button to push after setting the up travel set point everything went without a hitch. The door opens all the way up past the top of the garage door header and closes tightly, slowing just before stopping in either direction. I would guess that others that have problems with the opening and closing do not have the travel set points programmed. The opener will not go into the force setting until the end points are set. Installed the Ever Charge batery back up as well because we have frequent outages during the summer, it simply plugged in and works as indicated. My wife likes the fact that the dead bolt operates automatically. We are happy with it and all my neighbors that have seen it want one now.
I bought this bag to use with the 7D. I haven't used it with any other camera although I suspect any camera would work. I only give this an a slightly above average rating because I don't like the way the top part where the camera goes. I don't like the camera compartment because you can't put a long lens in it. The compartment that hold the camera will only allow the camera with a telescoping lens and it won't hold the camera at all if you use the vertical grip. The elastic on the mesh pocket under the front flap does not retain it's firmness so if you open it too wide the contents will fall out. The part that holds the lenses is pretty good and of course customizabe but if you keep the lens hoods (inverted of course) on the lens I found it impossible to get 6 lenses in the compartment. I do like the side flaps. The side flaps are roomier than they look and I have even put my f2 100-300 IF lens inside even with the tripod collar. There is also a computer compartment on the back which is pretty roomy but not big enough to hold the computer power adapter and the computer too. I do love that that the backpack sets upright and that it doesn't exaclty look like a camera bag. I tried to use the front elastic straps to hold my Manfrotto tripod but they are not sturdy enough. There should have been a detachable pouch at the bottom to put the tripod feet into to help hold the weight like Tamrac and the other bag manufacturers use. All in all its not a bad product but I don't think it's worthy of more than just a slightly above average rating.
I run 50 to 70 miles a week with an MP3 player, usually listening to books or lectures, wrapping up with music. These headphones are very comforable, the sound is clear and crisp and I don't have to crank up the volume on my MP3 player to hear.But what really distinguishes these from some of the otherwise equally good headsets are how well they damp out the wind. Even with in-ear buds, the wind can overwhelm the volume to the point you can't hear. I've run with these in 20 mph wind, head-on, and could still hear adequately. Yes, you can still hear the wind rush, but these are the best!
The DYMO D1 labeling tape fit my Dymo Labelmanager Pnp Printer perfectly. I like the looks of the labels and so far they stick very well in the applications I have found for them. The tape seems a bit pricy, but not out of line with any other label maker tape.
The Samsung HP-S5073 plasma TV truly takes television viewing to a new level. When you first see its brilliant, vibrant colors or listen to the enhanced 15-watts-per-channel hidden speakers, you realize this is no ordinary flat screen TV. The cabinet is also noteworthy, as the craftmanship and awe-inspiring design combine to make this set a centerpiece of any room in which it is located. The connections between the 5073 and my other audio and video equipment took some time but was simple enough for a novice to perform. The weight of the TV and stand -- about 110 pounds -- requires that you have assistance in placing the unit in a wall unit or hanging on a wall. I modified my existing wall unit to make the TV fit, which allows for close proximity to my other equipment. I tried all three input types, component video, S video and HDMI, and determined that the HDMI connection provided the sharpest resolution. The clarity of the 720 and 1080i HDMI options are breathtaking. For a fuller and more cinematic sound, I connected the 5073 through my surround sound system, and the result was more pleasing than viewing a movie in a theatre. The menu controls and programming functions are very user-friendly and help make the HP-S5073 a pleasure to own and a memorable experience to watch. I waited a long time to purchase a big screen TV after researching online and in local stores. I comparison-shopped with my family, and we all agreed the Samsung HP-S5073 is the best choice on the market for a 50-inch plasma TV. It may very well become the standard by which all others are compared.
I have heard a lot of negative stuff about Sigma and I was skeptical but after using it I thought what was all the complaining about? Get lens great price. I did catch it on sale for 119.00
this item pretty much does what i expected: it provides me with a very portable tripod that allows me to stably position my camera on flat or uneven surfaces. it's great when i'm using a slow shutter speed and need to keep the camera still to avoid blurring the image. it is NOT a substitute for the gorilla-type tripod, which can apparently be used to attach the camera to things like tree branches and street signs. some people have complained that the legs break easily. i have not had this problem so far. the object is not to bend them too much. i will admit that the rubber feet smell unusually strong (probably toxic), but overall this is a decent product for the ridiculously low price.
This flash works great...the bounce flash makes the subject look like they're under studio lighting. A little slow recharging for multiple shots in a row but I believe a big part of it was the batteries I was using. I highly recommend this to anyone that is tired of the washed out look you get from your built in flash.
This is a great laptop except for the buttons with the touchpad that feel like they are damaged or will be soon. Performs like you would expect for the configuration listed ... just great. Very light with almost 3 hours of battery life if you plan to move a lot with it.
Used this battery for maybe 10-20 photos max before it died. Stick with the Nikon batteries in my opinion - capturing all your kodak moments is much more important than saving a few bucks.
I couldn't be happier w/ my choice of the SL1200MK5. It's perfect for someone who wants great quality without spending ridiculous money. It's solidly built, and heavy, which just gives it this wonderful feeling of quality and reliability. This thing feels very precise and well thought out. I know that these turntables are the standard for DJs, and that means that they've been tested and refined over the years. They really have figured it out. From the moment I lifted the thing out of the box, I could just tell it was perfect for me. I'm a recording engineer, and wanted to complete my home stereo setup w/ good sounding vinyl. Now I'm spoiled by this thing, and am considering buying one for the studio, just to inspire me to make better sounding recordings. Also, the rubber feet are amazing at squelching vibrations from the floor. You can jump around and shake your booty all night, without records skipping on you, another advantage of it being developed for DJs.OK, you can tell I love this thing, I've said enough.MP
Unless you really need the remote don't buy this junk. Even the remote is pretty useless. It has a two foot cord on it which begs me to ask the question &quot;Couldn't you just as easily use the buttons on the player?&quot; It also doesn't have a clip on it so if you're thinking of attaching it to something you best be prepared to slap some velcro on it. The cassette adapter is useless. I don't even know anyone with a cassette deck in their car anymore. The headphones are crap unless you like listening to just treble. No bass response at all. Turn the bass up on the player and you're listening to sweet overpowering distortion. The stereo cable can easily be found somewhere else. The car power adapter is a cheap, underpowered universal type. You'd be better off buying a 9v radio shack adapter with more mah.
Great product and price. Shipped very fast. I am very happy with and will shop again..Thanks ;-)
Great product but a little overdone. There's chest strap that needs to be removed as it dangles and is pretty much needless. Besides that it's comfortable for all day walking and the compartments are well padded and easily adjustable. It's worth the extra money over knock-off brands.
I would have returned these had I not thrown out the receipt...these don't work and I have researched to see if it was just mine but no, it's a common problem - one ear is louder than the other and there is nothing you can do about it. From the moment I turned my iPod on the left earbud was much quieter, to the point where it seems like nothing is coming out at all. Listening with one low and one loud sucks...it just makes you agitated...forget em, get the $30+ large headphones from Senheiser...they sound great and no volume disparity.
Very fast cpu. 4 cores so its built for the future since not alot of software can handle four cores right now, I been able to push to 3.52ghz on just air which is not bad of a overclock but it runs so fast on stock you may not need to overclock it. Shipping was fast another good experience with amazon. Thank you again Amazon.
Call me old fashioned, but Ipods etc are foreign to me. Plus I enjoy talk radio so it was great to find a pocket sized radio with AM capability to use while walking. Would buy again. Ear buds don't stay in so good, but that is the only drawback.
Like it very much! But I think isn't very much efficient, the batteries need to be charged constantly. Highly recommend the slim black mouse, also from kingston :)Kensington SlimBlade Notebook Wireless Mouse with Nano Receiver (K72334US)
Must be old stock - battery did not take a charge. Seller was gracious and allowed me to return it for a full refund, which I received very quickly.
I like using this cam with Skype. The quality is great during the day. At night I need to shine a bright light on myself for the quality to be ok for the cam. The sound seems to be decent through the mic and Skype.
Macro:Some say this lens focusses slowly. So what? Most macro lenses do.For proper sharpness, you move the camera in small increments anyway as a millimetre can make or destroy a picture.Portraits:Inexperienced or timid models cringe at the sight of a bazooka pointed at them.The lens is light and VERY non-intimidating as a portrait lens.The 'tone' of pictures you can get with this lens is much more natural except perhapsThe F2 aperture is as wide as a good (Saleable) portrait would normally be shot at.Investigate those 1.4s if you think differently on this issue and have excess money to spend.Other:It almost makes a stealth camera out of an e-1, e-3 or e-5 ...Good for tight landscapes too and you can shoot until the light's almost gone.Razor sharp at F2 and effectively diffraction limited before f4 - a great design!
Overall it is a good product to take with you everywhere, you dont need cables and the quality is good, but you have to put it very close to the radio. For the price it is an excelent ITEM. I had bad look with the Seller (Blue Proton) but the service of Amazon is excelent and they helped me to get a refund. BlueProton did not respond to my emails.
I have an older version of this item. I like the older ergonomical design. I have had it for many years, and I needed another one for work. Over all this is a very good item stands the test of time. Nice clean movement with the trackball.
I bought this printer because of the good reviews it got. However, it turns out this is NOT a good printer for color photos at all. It's OK if you are doing only text printing. The color photos are worse than the ones by my HP-722 it replaced -- you can go crazy adjusting the color by trial-and-error ... and use a lot of ink and photo paper. Also, there is no catch tray for the documents as they come out, and more often than not they just fall on the floor. It has problems printing envelopes, too, even the common business size. The first time I tried, it stopped like it was out of paper. I hit reset and it printed the envelope, but it didn't print straight; the text was skewed. I thought this was because it interrupted the print, but it was skewed on subsequent envelopes that weren't interrupted.For color photo printing I plan to take my pictures to a professional service; it's cheaper. This printer will be just for text.Update #1: I have recently printed an 8X10 photo, and it too came out skewed. Another problem with this printer is the same problem I've had with every hp ink-jet printer I've owned: no matter how much you try to adjust the margins, they always come out unequal.Update #2: Although it was designed to print on both sides of a sheet, it fails this miserably because the lousy pick-up mechanism sometimes picks up two sheets of paper. To do two-sided printing, you have to print the odd pages first and then take out all the remaining blank paper and feed the printed sheets in manually one-at-a-time. Even if you want to do one-sided, it sometimes will pick up two sheets and the print will appear part on one sheet and part on the other.
I had read a number of reviews listing that the iGrado's didn't have the greatest high frequency reproduction, but I wanted to give them a shot These were to be for casual use so I was hoping it wouldn't be that noticeable. I was looking for a wrap around neck style. The headphones seemed muffled and the bright highs were barely there. Tolerable yes, but not nearly as good at my cheap ear buds.But then I went to put them on my head for a second listen, and SNAP, the neckband snapped into two. I have an average size head (7" hat size) but they sqeezed my head so tight that the iGrado's would have been tight on my 6yr old. I was putting them over my ears and the band snapped in half.I was going to give them a shot, but not with their build quality.Sound wise = passable.Build Quality = poor
By no means am I living on a stack of money so price was very important when buying an all in one lens. Performance was as important as quality and both weighed against price. Each had to be weighted equally. As the Nikon 18-200mm VR cost as much as the D5000 camera itself placed it out of the question. Let's face it, a great deal is $700 for the 18-200mm Nikon. With the Nikon out, the Tamron and Sigma were the only choices but so many choices in these 2 manufacturers lines. Living in the real world I wanted the VC ( Vibration Control) or OS (Optical Stabilization)but knew a monopod would do as well and I like $30 to $40 versus $100 to $120. The Sigma version was very impressive but at a slightly higher price.Well, the Tamron won! In particular, the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 AF DI-II LD Lens f/ Nikon w/ Built-in motor, 6-Yr US Warranty. When I saw the $100 rebate offer there was no thinking, just ordering. Most of the New York City dealers utilize free shipping and no tax as marketing tools and it works! As I was going to a Car Show on Saturday I decided to have overnight shipping. The lens arrived at 10 am on Friday(thanks UPS!) and was on my camera in 5 minutes. The lens was $189 after rebate!This lens will never leave my camera! Walking around the car show I got many different shots from standing in one place. The lens performed very well. Soon I was in the habit of having the lens focus twice and it was worth the extra thought. Later that night when I went through the photos, I could not believe I took the photos. Crisp and clear with varying angles due to the flexibility in zoom. The wide angle end was exceptional in taking engine shots. Wall to wall engine and sparkling clear.The photos taken with the 200 end of the lens did not show any blur so the VC was not all that important. The monopod search is on with the criteria of a small collapsed size, at least 62" extended and ease of collapse and extension.All these other reviews can go on about this or that but for ordinary guys like me, it is perfect. After reading all these reviews I was worried but after seeing the photos I took, the ease of taking them, the lightness of the lens (lighter than the 18-55, I think) and the price. I am a happy camper!
I owned the Garmin 301 I bought this mount for for 5 years before I got the mount. I used it for running for all that time. I recently bought a mountain bike to round out my fitness activities. While shopping for the bike I saw that computers for bikes were popular items. Out of curiosity I looked into them. That's when I came across this mount. Since I already owned a product I loved (Garmin 301) I saw no need to spend more money on a dedicated bike computer. The mount installs easily and the 301 mounts to it with equal ease. The wrist strap stays on the 301 and serves as an extra layer of security in preventing the 301 from coming dislodged from the mount. This is beneficial in that I still use it for running. It is easy to switch back and forth between the two modes. So I got 2 dedicated GPS/fitness computers for the price of one by purchasing this mount. I would recommend it to others.
I purchased this because of the positive reviews it had. I haven't experienced the "easy" to program remote. I purchased this quite awhile ago and it is sitting in its box because I am unable to program it to work. It is very complicated when you have extra equipment to enter in such as extra speakers, DVR box. I would not recommend this unless you know somehow who is very good with electronics.
This little thing is REALLY Great :)It looks my IMAC computerand it is also the color of my IMAC computerGreat Gift for MePS: It looks like my IMAC had a little baby on my deskI want another oneThanks GPX
Thanks for replacing the batteries that were lost. Will now use Amazon & not e-bay for my online purchases. Chuck
what a great price I paid for this. I have been watching priceless vhs videos that have been useless fo ryears. I have watched 6 so far and it does a great job. I plan on recording to DVD but so far so good unlike the reviews I have read it fit perfect for VHS C videos
Being the typical music-loving teenager, I have a Rio500 and I take it everywhere. This case helps a lot for carrying around the player, headphones, memory cards, and other acessories. A lot better than letting it loose in my backpack and getting all beat up, and having to dig around for it all the time. It also keeps everything organized, nice for packing to go on a road trip or vacation.
This lens rocks! As an amateur / Hobbyist D60 user. It's really hard to adjust when you're get used to kit lenses with AF. Another thing... Using No Built in AF camera and aiming it in dark areas - focusing is really hard. This lens doesn't AF in D40/x, D60. But the good thing is that you can used it to high end camera to use / maximize its (AF feature) power as you go pro. The bokeh it produces is really cool!
Excellent alarm. Make sure the probe isn't too deep in the ground. Make sure the transmitter isn't blocked by a vehicle such as FedEx or UPS. At first I thought the alarm was defective. I had to move the transmitter to the other side of my driveway to get a clear signal and it works perfectly. Schedule a battery change. A dead battery makes the alarm useless.
Work's great, easy to use and program.I haven't been able to reach the update program yet, but am very satified with the operation of this unit.
I purchased this Micro SD card for my Nokia 6126 cell phone. It installed seamlessly and works perfectly. I've used many Kingston products over the years, and I've never had a problem with any of them. Solid products at a good price.I should note that I haven't had the need to use the full SD adapter that comes packaged with the card, so I can't comment on that.
This is our first digital camera. We have a Canon Rebel EOS film camera, and love using it, but we needed something for everyday use. We originally bought a panasonic digital camera, and returned it because it lacked the features we were looking for. I got online, and found this camera, which has all of the features we want. We love Canon, and will most likely never buy any other brand. This camera is well worth the cost!
If you're looking for a camera that will give you 3 megapixel resolution and can zoom 8X, then this is the one for you. The price is incredible, when you consider how it compares feature by feature to the competition. I love this camera, and use it for landscape photos that will be blown up to 11 x 14&quot;... the clarity is first rate. The camera isn't perfect, but in comparison to the others in its class (megapixel and zoom) it's tops...
What I ordered and what I actually received appear to be the same, but from reading on here, I now realized I did NOT get what I thought I ordered. Mine looks legit at a glance, but the red knob is different and there is no locating pin. The paint is very low-quality also and is in the threads causing this to screw on very tight.It may not be genuine stroboframe, but for me, this works fine.
As for compatibles go, this works really well. Considering how OLD the printer is for this, it gives crisp and clear b/w and color prints. Good bang for the buck!
Nice, fast, lightweight and dependable laptop but if you have poor or degrading eyesight you should think a little bigger. I just purchased this for my boss and after getting scolded for failing to mention the very tiny type, I had to exchange it for a slightly large(only 2 lbs heavier) 13in. laptop and now he's happy. This is a nice unit if your eye's are healthy but if not, reading anything for very long will strain your eye's. Think about the longterm use of this product before convenience.
This stereo speaker system is great for the kind o people that wants music in every place in the house you can take the speakers whenever you are. The sound quality is good.
I love the way the center piece could be positioned vertically or horozontally for different angles, I use the horozontal position for macro shots.
I have been quite satisfied with this antenna for about 4 years. Yes, the little blue power indicator light burned out after about a month, but so far it is the best indoor, TV-top antenna I have found. While recently shopping for an upgrade, I tried the newer (and more expensive) RCA ANT1250 model, featuring "dual gain controls" and "UHF reflector", but it did not even come close to outperforming this Jensen. As with any indoor antenna, do not expect your reception to have cable-like clarity, and of course some tweaking will be necessary to find the optimal orientation, but until you're ready to advance to the outdoor antenna scene, this Jensen should provide you with years of satisfactory television reception.
I received my Pentax today, and so far it's been very easy to use. The shake reduction feature works great. The camera doesn't come with a SD memory card though, so be sure to order one! That was fine with me since the small storage on the SD cards that come with most new cameras is not enough. Luckily I ordered a 2 GB SD card with the camera. It's built very well; very high quality. The K100D should be at the top of your list if you're looking to get into the DSLR world.
There is no way to calibrate it and it suffers fron axis problems. Logitech support is non existant.
I bought this tablet as a gift to a young person in my family who has artistic skill.I just received it, and was testing it out on my computer (running Linux) and it worked out of the box. There are short cuts defined around the edge of the tablet, however, they do not seem to function without software configuration of the system which uses the tablet. I'm sure there is a way to configure those with whatever software is driving the tablet in Linux, but I do not see a need to figure that out.It is a good price, runs smoothly, and is easy for me to use (I never used one before). I could write and draw and use it as a mouse quickly.
Works great with at least Compact Flash and MemoryStick PRO Duo (the only media I have). Only objection is the USB connector is recessed, thus requiring the included but very short cable to connect it. Standard mini-USB connectors do not fit.
I bought this few weeks back and the installation was easy. It detected rada and laser few times for me already. I will say it does the job. I have it on all the time.The only thing I don't like is the false alarms. I have to use city mode all the time or this will go off too often with automatic doors and so on.
I put off installing this card for weeks after receiving it since I anticipated needing a large block of time for the usual troubleshooting to get it working. I was annoyed at myself for the delay after I had it up and running in ten minutes. Now I have an Internet-connected PC on the other side of my home from the cable modem/routers and the connection is automatic each time the PC is booted up. It has worked flawlessly so far - what a bargain!
These Speakers are great! If you're looking for a great sounding speaker at an affordable price. THESE ARE FOR YOU! I bought these for a radio cooler, So I wasn't looking for top of the line speakers. BUT, these speakers have been a great buy. Having the tweeters seperate allows the woofer to kick out some great Bass and overall sound. I highly recommend this product!
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I've seen them all, I've tried the 3M Ergo mouse three times with each lasting about a month before breaking. I tried the Perfit mouse from Contour, and the Micro$oft Intellimouse Explorer but the bend in my wrist is still unbearable, when I finally bought an Evoluent Vertical mouse.The Evoluent is the clear winner. Good looking and sturdily built this mouse totally relieved the tension in my wrist. Get the left hand version, save your right hand and keep your left hand from developing new problems!Any tendon cure takes time but you'll feel the difference in a week with the Evoluent.Two thumbs up!
Instead of carring the bulky adaptor that comes with the PSP, this is perfect for travel..
Very Fastshiping.The item was good and new. i love it.Thank you.
I have the same brown lines problem, but with a 793MB syncmaster. I put up with it for a while, then called customer service. They said they would ship a new monitor, and pick up the old one for free. Well the shipping to me was free, although the return was not. I called customer service with the name and extension of the person that had told me the return was free, and the supervisor did not budge. To top it off, the brand new montitor has WORSE brown lines than the old one. I have to hit the monitor very hard to get them to stop.All and all, b/c of the TERRIBLE customer service, I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING SAMSUNG AGAIN. These companies need to realize that it is more worth it for them to suck up $20 in shipping rather than lose a customer for life.
One of the nuances of the Blackberry that is a huge advantage over Palm's wireless products is the device uses a &quot;push&quot; delivery model to allow emails and other alerts to instantly arrive to your Blackberry.I have a Palm V and Palm VII and both use a &quot;pull&quot; delivery model where I have to proactively connect to the wireless world, to get email.The other big factor why Blackberry is great, is the battery life on the 957 is tremendous. One of my employees didn't charge his for 6 weeks with relative use. This is thanks to a lithium battery.My Omnisky had a separate battery from the Palm V battery, and it lasted only 4 hours!4 hours v. 6 weeks - I think you know which one to buy!Mark
I purchased this because my onboard RAID failed. It was very easy and straightforward to get it running. I just plugged it into the PCI slot, connected it to a pair of 1 GB internal SATA drives, and off it went. I did have to download the driver from their website and configure a RAID 0, but that too was simple.I like things that work well with minimum fuss.
RCA DCM425 Digital Cable Modem work really , its been a month since I set it up and so far so good . I am not having any trouble with internet connection , I am very happy that I bought my own modem for a great price instead of renting one from time warner because it would have cost me more then buying my own ..... great product and I would defiantly recommend this to a friend
I bought my CardScan Personal prior to upgrading my desktop and then my laptop. As many other reviews have pointed out, this scanner will not work with 64 bit machines, period. This is a hardware and driver issue, so even if you are running Win7 Pro with XP Mode, the device driver will not work. In my case, the net result of all of this is that I now I have an old 32 bit desktop computer that only gets turned on when I need to scan cards.As for the actual scanner, its great. If you have a 32 bit machine (including a newer 32 bit machine running Win 7) you will probably be very happy with your CardScan, it works as advertised. If, however, you are planning to upgrade your computer anytime soon and want to keep scanning cards, I suggest you hang on to your old computer...you'll need it.
I bought this touchpad to alleviate wrist and arm pain from using a mouse. It had such great reviews here on Amazon. The touchpad is too small for convenient use, and the entire device is so light that it inadvertently moves all over the place with the slightest nudge. It is not synched correctly with onscreen motion so that the cursor movement is sometimes not immediately reflected correctly on the screen. This is junk - a total waste of $43.
I don't know what that guy above is talking about with the &quot;=&quot; sign. There is another one right above the numerical keypad, and you don't even have to press the shift key to get it. Of course, you don't need to press shift to get an = using the key next to the backspace either.I don't really have anything bad to say about this keyboard. Well, I do have one minor complaint. I wish it had a volume knob as opposed to two separate buttons for volume up and volume down. I've always prefered analog volume knobs to digital ones. But, I'm just being nitpicky now.
This product is really bad. The pictures are horrible, even for a webcam. It locks up constantly. After a week of use it stopped working. Save your money.
These are my favorite kitchen cloths. They're thick enough, can be thrown in washing machine are soft and all around my favorite. They've gotten hard to find in my local stores so I've taken to ordering from Amazon. True, you order a case, but now I'm set for lord knows how long!!!!
They stay in your ear and don't have vibration feedback. Also the end tips are connected so they won't fall off like other in-ear plug type headphones. Highly regarded!
I was just doing a CR review on digital cameras and decided to add my comments to Amazon (I always check Amazon for reviews of items I'm thinking of purchasing... Thanks Amazon!).I purchased my DSC-W5 a little over a year ago and have been very pleased with it. The main reasons I decided to purchase this camera was its small size and the fact that you could get an underwater housing for it. I've had other underwater cameras but I found this one to be great above and below the water. With the housing being so small you can use it at the beach/pool or the big waterfest, Songkran, in Thailand without worrying about getting it wet.The other things that I've really liked since I purchased it is the manual setting (good for underwater and sun sets) and the ability to use standard AA batteries (this has saved me many times when my rechargeable have gone dead). I have also purchased the zoom lens... It helps the 3X zoom. When using the zoom you sometimes get the black hole effect on the edges, but you just have to work around it or crop it later. I've thought about the underwater filters but Sony is very proud of them (ie. to expensive). I just use a Photoshop action in Elements called underwater that I got from the Adobe's share site to color correct pix's.The video is good also. I've used it for underwater and the high quality setting gives you a pretty good video even on my 50" HD TV. It does eat up a lot of space on the 1G chip, but what do you want... (may need to order a bigger one if they're now available)Friends of mine have liked my camera so much they've purchased the W7. Another thing I'm hoping is Sony will continue the line so you can purchase accessories in the future (underwater housing, I had an Olympus/5050 with underwater housing, but after a year or so you could not find replacement accessories so I had to buy a new camera (ie. W5).The only con on the camera is the red eyes from the flash being so close to the lens. But then I use Elements to fix that in a jiffy.Other features that would make it even better are (Sony are you listening): More manual settings. I would like it to have the infrared capability of other Sony's. Another feature that would be great and don't understand why companies have not added it would be... time-laps photography using the video or still capability.
This mount is more expensive than others by an order of magnitude, but it is absolutely the best. It's the only mount that extends out 40 inches and swivels 90 degrees. It was relatively easy to install and adjust. A superb product.
This is my first digital camera...........but it works perfectly.........I LOVE it!!.....I would recommend it to any of my family or friends
Great product. Was used on ASUSA8N32-SLi Deluxe motherboard with Athlon x2 4800+ CPU installed. Runs quietly, with average temp of 45-50 Celsius. Rig also has 2x bfg 7900 GT OC in SLI setup.
Works as exactly as it should. No issues. Only complaint is I wish the cap was attached to body of device. But losing it was my fault.
Product is small, has good well thought out software and works well in my home network. I had one problem installing the MV due to an incorrectly configured network on my computer. A call to the 1-800 number did not help me indentify my problem. It has been installed and running well for about 6 weeks now. I did have one computer loose it drive mapping for the MV, but that is my computer problem and not a MV problem. I would recomment this device for home network or perhaps a small business. I like the way the MV goes on stand by when not accessed for some period of time. It also has 4 pre configured drive locations that can be mapped to drives in Windows. I haven't tested this in a multi computer network (Mac, Linus, Windows) but the documentation says it can do this.
Got Bass? Most people will look at the price of this little dynamo and blanch - If you want excellent, clean, tight bass that will have all your friends green with envy, the W7 series subs are the way to go. I am constantly blown away with the performance. Just bought a new truck and one of the first "accessories" will be the addition of a JL Audio W7 sub!
These appear to be rebadged AOpen HP-590 headphones, which explains why I haven't been able to find the AOpen's here or elsewhere since they are now renamed.These headphones are an excellent bargain. I have been using the same pair for almost two years. I bought two pairs thinking they would break quickly like other brand subwoofer headphones I have previously used. Thankfully, they have proven very durable despite my dropping them while still plugged in many times. Once you use these for gaming or music, it is hard to go back. It's like being in a car with a nice subwoofer.
I have been looking for a boombox for a long time, and finally I found the one, which is really best for my needs. It also has a remote control I was looking for. I can listen to music no matter where I am with my remote control! The price? I think it is absolutely reasonable to buy, and I really recommend other to consider to buy this wonderful boombox!
This Emerson PD6548BL Portable CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio and Cassette Recorder has worked great. It is exactly what I expected, and is as advertized.
It worked just as described -- perfect fit from my router to my computer. The bright color made it easy to distinguish it from other wires behind the computer.
I had to junk this only after 6 months worth of use. The sound was always horrible and it is makes a lot of background noise.The picture is awful as well.
For the past ten years, I have been collecting video laserdiscs. With the overwhelming acceptance of DVD, laserdisc products have practically disappeared from the market. So I bought a JVC HRS9500 S-VHS ET recorder to transfer as many of these discs to tape as possible. Because I prefer using the SP speed for maximum picture quality, many of the blockbuster films (JFK, Patton, The Blue Max) in my collection just won't fit the &quot;frame&quot; of a 2-hour T-120. Yes, I could record the film on two tapes, but with a small home and a large laserdisc collection, I wanted to put one movie on one tape whenever possible. Memorex's T-200 fit my needs to a &quot;T&quot;. One of the problems years ago with longer tapes was their need to be very thin, adversely affecting tape handling within the VCR. They tended to break and jam. Picture quality was also poor and got worse over time. It appears that most of these problems have been solved, and the Memorex tape provides a very good picture using the SP speed and the S-VHS ET option on my VCR. Unfortunately, only a handful of vendors nationwide offer this most useful tape. T-180 lengths would be useful as well. I look forward to Memorex producing larger quantities of this tape length soon, so I can restock my depleted supply!
I bought this unit after reading good reviews here . I was very disappointed. After reading that the JBL compairs to the Bose unit i thought i can't go wrong , especially since this is the best looking (in my taste at least) out there. The sound quality is far from high-performance. Plus, for this price, a built in alarm clock could have been expected tooI just bought the Altec Lansing IMV712 unit, which is simply the best sound i've ever heard from any of those so many Ipod speaker systems. This JBL went straight to my kids.
Samsung, for the money, probably has the best plasma on the market. Picture is great, television has great sound out of the box. Plenty of inputs and features. Only issue, and this is the same for most lower end plasmas, is a buzzing noise you will notice when you have the sound at low levels. I have mine on a surround, so it not as noticable. This buzz is prominent when the picture is calling for a lot of white or brightness on the screen. Shipper was first rate, not a complaint with delivery or customer service.
ok these headphones are good sound is CLEAR wireless is NICE to have if you don't like wired headphone but still a very good producted good for TV really good for game consoles at night.the radio in these headphone are NOT really the BEST but still you could always turn the radio on and listen to it......radio in a par of headphones isn't the BEST can't find a par of headphones that play radio very good but oooh well at least you can hear the MUSIC very good and 5-1 for the price is awesome try finding a par that has wireless, built in radio, plays with CD DVD players PC TV and game consoles it took 15 minutes to hook up and i'm now listening to MUSIC on my PS3....... ooooh yeah the headphones also has a built in microphone for PC.
I was looking for a mini laptop mouse, more mini than the logitech. After the reviews I picked this one. I have had it for a couple months and so far so good. I don't use this mouse everyday (if I am using the laptop on a larger surface I do use the logitech). This mouse has a small footprint that works on a laptop tray perfectly. My logitech would keep sliding off when used on my lap or in bed. This one is tethered to the usb so it works much better.The only drawback so far is that due to its small size my hand gets crampy. There is a audible click when you use it that may become annoying to some.
The IOGEAR GCS1734 was waiting for me when I got home. I unpacked it, hooked it up (one desktop and two laptops, a USB printer and an external hard drive) and everything worked with no problems. This includes my Microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse. The keyboard / mouse receiver is plugged into the keyboard slot in the KVM.Very happy with the KVM.
Hi I would like to know how long is the wire for this microphone?
Great replacement for a docking station for your laptop. Helps manage a mess of wires... Very small and practical!
I RECENTLY RECIEVED MY NEW CAMERA, AND I AM THRILLED. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING WHICH CAMERA TO BUY SINCE DECEMBER (WHEN OUR LAST CAMERA WENT CAPOOT). THERE HAVE BEEN MIXED REVIEWS FOR THE OLYMPUS SW SERIES, BUT COULD NOT RESIST THE APPEAL OF THIS CAMERA'S UNIQUE FEATURES. I CANNOT WAIT TO TAKE IT INTO THE POOL THIS SUMMER WITH THE KIDS. SO FAR, THE POINT AND SHOOT OPTIONS AND PICTURES HAVE BEEN LOVELY. ANY PERSON CAN SCREW UP PICTURES WITH ANY CAMERA, BUT THIS CAMERA HAS SO MANY FEATURES TO AVOID THAT. MY HUSBAND AND I HAD A WONDERFUL TIME TAKING EXTREME CLOSE UP SHOTS OF OUR GARDEN. I HAVE NOT SEEN THAT QUALITY, AND HAD THAT MUCH SATISFACTION FROM A CAMERA SINCE WE FIRST SWITCHED OVER TO DIGITAL. I AM VERY PLEASED, TO SAY THE LEAST, WITH THIS PURCHASE.
This is my review of version 8 preferred edition and its accuracy and dictation. I don't have the mobile recorder so I can review that at this time.If you're reading this, You are interested in buying Dragon NaturallySpeaking version eight. I highly recommend it! I had versions of Dragon software, dating back to 1995. Let me tell you the software was clunky back then, being a quadriplegic, I used it to type and move the mouse. But as soon as I got a touchpad mouse. I dropped Dragon altogether. Step forward almost 10 years, I decided that I needed to send longer e-mails than two sentences (because that's all I could type, it gets tiring using only one hand and one knuckle on that hand). So I took the plunge drop the cash on Dragon, and after three days am totally satisfied.I added up and running and dictating in less than 20 minutes. The accuracy is amazing I'm actually typing this by voice. Since I can use a touchpad, I do not use the Dragon NaturallySpeaking for mouse commands. But for dictating it is perfect and quick!!!I'm using it with a 2 GHz processor, and it is fine. Getting it set up was a little quirky with my Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS. I'm actually using it with a tabletop condenser microphone, not the headset that they came with it (which I found to be quite uncomfortable). Since I'm unable to get the headset on my head, but a tabletop mike is working perfect.So I recommend this product anyone who has a disability that makes typing difficult. Anybody who doesn't want to learn to type (though I think he would be lazy, just suck it up and learn) will find this are useful, actually quicker than typing. Almost hundred words a minute! The software is leaps and bounds above previous versions go for it! Enjoy!
NOT GOOD WHEN LISTENING TO TENOR SAX. I DIDN'T REALIZE WHEN I GOT THEM HOW MUCH OF THE MUSIC I'M MISSING. GOOD PRODUCT BUT NOT FOR THE MUSIC I LISTEN TO. SHIPPING WAS GREAT THOUGH.
Got two of these fans (well 3, had to go to a local store to get another one since I broke off a fin on one of the fans), to put in my Chieftec HT-01B Media Center PC: nice case dumb design only relying on 20 60mm Push fans for cooling. Cut a hole in the top of the case and installed both of these fans for Pulling and drop the temp down to 25C idle, and 45C load.You can hear the fans but that is okay with me, I like the idea of hearing them spin: if I did not hear anything I would be worried. Do have to say that if it was over 32dB/s I would not be happy. The noise level with the 2 60mm, the stock 92mm Intel CPU fan and both 120mm is at about 27dB/s; the CPU fan being the loudest.
This is one of the best irons I ever owned and I have owned quite a few. Does exactly what is advertised. First &#34;cordless&#34; iron I ever had and love it. No need for a cord holder which takes away from your ironing space, no cord to tangle your fabric. I work a lot with quilts and special needs bibs and have to press seams constantly. This iron holds the heat for a long time when pressing quilt seams. Do not use steam much but recently purchased new fabric which needed pressing after washing. Cotton can be difficult sometimes to remove creases that happen when the fabric is folded over on the bolt. This beauty made short work of that. I cannot express high enough the beauty of being cordless. I don't know how I managed before without it. The stainless steel sole plate just glides along, easy to fill and empty water, produces a lot of steam and the Panasonic name is a plus. Recommend this iron highly.
This cable links at speeds up to 1000 Mbps and is clearly a good quality cable. The snag-less boots work well and the tabs release very easily which is something that sets it apart from other cables. Even with the ease of release, the tabs are secure when jacked in.
I have an HP1200 that I have been very happy with, but the low price of the Brother 1440 and its excellent reviews intrigued me, so I went with this printer for my office. While it does print about as fast as the HP, it takes far too long to wake up and actually get going, and the pauses between pages are significantly longer. I upgraded the memory to 16Mb, but no improvement was observed. My recommendation to people who need only one page printed now and then is to spend the extra money on the HP1200. One other gripe: I had limited desk space, so the small footprint listed for the Brother machine looked attractive. However, its paper tray extends out the back several inches, so you can't put the printer close to the back of the desk. Also, if you want a straight-through feed for heavier printing stock, the feeds exit out the back- again, not very desirable if you want to put this printer against a wall.
The product is very nice, but advertized as being for the NANO - not true, too big and the nano bounced around inside when i run.
What can I say? These are the gold standard in broadcast headphones. You won't find a better pair of cans at this price. You probably won't find a better set of headphones at ANY price. I know that there is the MK II version of these now, but unless someone is going to buy them for you, the K-240 is the only way to go. Not only are they the best sounding headphones, they are also very comfortable. If you're a broadcaster or podcaster, you won't be disappointed. And the price! You can't beat the price right now! Buy these before they're gone forever!
I bought these speakers 7 years ago and use them heavily (I listen to music on an almost daily basis through them). I just decided to look them up to find their value as I am looking for a new set with bluetooth capability and am surprised to see them still selling at full price. They are not the loudest but can fill a small room and are great for a non-ipod music player. Sound is very clear and the audio input cord holds up well. Runs on 4 AA but mine are usually plugged in anyway, though the portability is nice. Other reviewers did a good job describing the sound so I just wanted to add to theirs that the durability is exceptionally high. Handles everything a high school and college kid will put them through and are unphased.
I worked for 4 different national electronics retailers, and I can honestly say that Monster cables are overpriced. 90% overpriced. Every year, they (monster) would have a contest where we could get all the Monster Products we could buy at 90% off, if we sold X amount of product. At 90% off, Monster still made money.The Monster displays at stores are "calibrated" by Monster sales reps... NOT store employees. Anyone going to "calibrate" the powercenter at home? No. So why can't the stores display it right out of the box? Because then Monster loses it's "magic".I got this powercenter for $75 because of said contest... and it's no better than a belkin that sells for $30 (retail price).Interesting side note, run the monster thru the Belkin, the voltage is stable... run the belkin thru the Monster, the voltage fluxes like crazy.Moral of the story... Buy belkin
I've gone through a 100ct bag and I'm ordering another. My cable certifier sees these the same as any other connector. Good product at a great price. I've been crimping RJ45s for 20 years in major name data centers (even Amazon.) These will do the job 99.99% of the time if you know what you are doing and have a proper crimper.16 months later: I've gone through about 800 of these. I can't recall a problem with any of them. Cat3, Cat5, or Cat6 cable.. they work.
This mouse works great, feels great in my hand. The only drawback is the clicking sound it makes when you use the rollerball. Kind of a rattling plastic sound. I am used to it now after a few months, but if things like that bother you, choose another mouse.
I had the same problem as the previous negative comment, poor customer service, cronic unit failure and un-responsive customer service. I call corporate headquarters in an attempt to resolve the issue for three weeks, without the courtesy of a reply. BUY ANY OTHER MACHINE!I am currenlt writing this on the THIRD UNIT and it heat fails about every 20 minutes. Terrible customer service - probably because they are overwhelmed supporting a terrible product. BUY SOMETHING ELSE - PLEASE!
So my favorite pair of headphones from 10 years ago had the ear cushions finally crumble off. Of course I just couldn't find new cushions to slap on, so I tracked down these: the new version of my beloved Sony headphones. When I did a general search nothing could compare. The features I like: 1) the clip-on ear is comfortable for me (convenient spring action) since I hate the earbuds (too intrusive) and over the head ones are bulky & mess with the hair. 2) the behind the neck connection. Most phones Y-up from the front, and so one phone just hangs if you only want one on to listen. This way they can sit nicely on your shoulder/s. 3) Super compact, easy for travel. I use them at work and while flying, and they're great. I'm sure this pair will hold up as great as the last, it has a nice smooth and strong cord. As for sound quality, I'm not a snob, it sounds good to me!
much better than i expected. terrific sound.easy to use preset buttons.great addition for my walking and hiking. conveniantely fits in shirt or pants pocket.lightweight.
I used this to connect the Terk Micro antenna to my Alpine TUA-T020XM which has double connectors. Great reception now. Tip: when you first assemble this you have to press hard on the plastic connectors to get them to snap onto the metal ends.
I had purchased a python system a while back and it is by far the best brand of all out there.. I have also purchased a competing brand (we had a house fire and I lost my original) it was cheaper and I thought that these things pretty much would all be the same.. boy was I wrong. I have found a short python at a yard sale, so I purchased this extension for it.. still works perfectly. I would say the python will drain my tank in about half the time as the other brand..
This was a refurb. cartridge. Ink "laydown" while printing poor quality. I will go locally to Cartridge World for refurb. cartridges in the future that way if i have a problem i can return it. Doesn't pay to ship back to Amazon such a low $ item.
I ordered these for my husband and he has not had a chanve to use them. They look like nice phones. Sorry I dont have any more to say.
I love this phone. My first one broke and I bought a new one. It saves my neck.
After buying many USB bluetooth dongles and subsequently returning them to the store, this product was one of the best buys I've made. For those wondering, this item IS compatible with the new MacBook and MacBook pro line. While it only includes software/drivers for the PC, the product is truly plug n play for Mac users. Just plug it in, configure bluetooth in System Prefs on your machine and you're ready to go.
This router works flawlessly with wireless PCs, X-Box, X-Box 360, PS-2, PS-3, Wii, Nintendo DS (all versions), corporate VPN, and (of course) wired Ethernet. It never needs to be cycled or "bounced". (I have not tried the "N" protocol; I only use the b/g modes.) The router is in the basement near steel beams and a brick wall, but the signal is strong all over the house.I have withheld the 5th star because the admin software is not well organized. I often find myself searching all over for this setting or that. Wouldn't you look under "Setup" for "Time Configuration" (choosing your time zone)? Well, it's under "Tools". Wouldn't the MAC filter go under "Access Control" since its purpose is to control access? It's not. Why is "Dynamic DNS" not under "Advanced" while simply setting transmit power is under "Advanced/Advanced Wireless"?Also, you set up MAC filtering by selecting devices by their names (XBox, Wii, Laptop) but thereafter, only the MAC addresses are shown. The column that should show the clients' names says "Computer Name" on every line instead of the name computer's name. If you get rid of a device, there is no way to tell which entry to delete from the list. Lists of active sessions, connected devices, etc. are all just addresses, so you can't easily tell who or what's connected.But, once you finish configuring, you forget about it and enjoy the way it provides stable, reliable service for every kind of device! [I still stand by this review as of 7/23/09.]
Absolutely wonderful. Just as I expected. Quick shipment and wonderful product.
Something like this either works or it doesn't. This item is true to its measurements, so it works. Very happy.
The earbuds are made very cheaply for the price and one side is 5 times longer than the other. So you are constantly pulling one ear out.
I don't mind using these myself - they fit just right and adjust pretty well. I couldn't find mine, so ended up using these one day when kids were asleep - it was pretty good and yes, it adjusted to my size. As soon as my daughter was up, I let her enjoy the party by putting it on her.
I have had these headphones for several years. Like many of the other reviewers, I got them because the earbuds that you have to jam into your ear canal are not comfortable for me. They are comfortable enough, but I've been looking for a new pair of headphones because they are falling apart. I have tape holding both earphones together as the rubber coating between the wire and the ear piece has completely separated on both sides, exposing the bare wires beneath. Also, the ear hook on the left side keeps coming off, and often manages to find its way far beneath my desk at work. These were good at first, but for the price you'd think they would be of better quality.
Not sure if I just had a dud but the second after I plugged in the source cable, the white insert popped out with a busted solder weld. Serious quality issue. Hopefully the seller will refund what I paid.
The strands in the wire are very thin and tend to break off. I am still abe to hear the sounds clearly but I am not sure if I am getting the optimum quality of sound.
I expected this "marware" piece to protect the inside face of the mac book, and it does, however it has two cut outs where the macbook closes down on(where one's wrists rest while typing). This is the area my macbook has acquired the most damage though! Needless to say I would not recommend. Price was outrageous for a piece of soft adhesive irregardless of whether it met one's needs or not.
I would do biz again for sure with seller. Fast, and efficent.
I bought as a gift for Christmas and the vendor was great and on time. The issue lies with the size and angle of the mouse. While using it for 40 minutes, my wrist cramped and hurt for a few hours. My hands are small and I attributed the pain to the mouse size. Upon further use by my 6'3 boyfriend, he complained of pain in his wrist as well. Very cute, but poor ergonomic design.
Wow I received these in the mail today and I put them on thinking o wow another pair of headphones i will be sending back because i just dont like the sound quality I have sent more then 8 headphones back (sorry amazon!) But I was wrong,These are the best, The sound quality is amazing Im no expert but I know what I like And i Love these babys!!! I was looking for the best headphones i could get for under a 100 bucks and I have found them,Nice highs and Mids and Punchy Bass Very Clear and Crisp U can Hear Everything going on in the song all the background things that u might not hear with other headphones Trust me People You Will not be disapointed if u get these They are the best!!! Thanks Grado and Amazon keep up the Good Work!!!
I bought this tv just over a year ago and the picture is now scrambling. This of course happened after the warranty ran out. I contacted Westinghouse customer service and they said to unplug and then plug the tv back in to see if that helped, it did for a day or two. Now I only get a scrambled picture. Westinghouse only has one review on its website and it is of course positive and from a tech review website and no way for consumers to add their own reviews. I'll be checking amazon for reviews before I consider another appliance purchase. I won't be buying another Westinghouse product and I don't suggest you do either.
I read the reviews and saw lotsa cautions, so I borrowed a friend's old 8200e, with Adaptec 2.5, worked like a charm on my Dell Inspiron 3500. Bought my own 8220e with HP's S/W, and ran in to all the problems. Bottom line: HP's S/W is shameful and installing USB drivers can be hazardous.The HP S/W in the box just wouldn't work to make Audio CD's. Eventually found on the HP site that there is a whole new application named HP Record Now (which replaces MyCD). Released July 27 2001, 8.65Mb download. That works like a charm and I have made many good Audio CD's since, even though its very basic with no opportunity for user intervention like Adaptec. At least it now does what I paid for.Before all this, my first attempt to load the USB drivers resulted in a trashed Registry on the Dell. Dell Helpline confirmed that #1 source of trashed registries is loading USB drivers (not necessarily just HP). I was caught out by forgetting to close my HP printer/fax/scanner app. which tried polling the printer in mid-installation. Messages you NEVER want to see on the screen. Rescued by a guru with professional tools, otherwise it was delete all and start over.Now of course everything is backed up on CD, but you have to get there before that's any comfort! Proceed with caution, and make sure you have a support system to call on. Chances of problems seem high.
It's simple and it works. Most of all, it's not overly bulky. My only complaint is that you can't get a very tight fit between the adapter and the appliance, so it falls out easily.
This is a great ICD that does a very accurate job of voice to text translation. However, the product does not come with Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred as described. Instead it comes with a very abbreviated lite version called Naturally Speaking Recorder Edition. You'll have to take advantage of a "special offer" from Nuance, fork over another $30 and reinstall the product to get the benefits of the Preferred edition. If you plan to dictate from a headset or use MS Word, you will want to upgrade.
Extremely good price. In mass, not consumer, packaging. I don't think that would have made a difference in my order, items are new and work fine. Delivered on time as stated. Good price.
After figuring out the channel browser everything works well. I did buy the Samsung first found out I could get the Toshiba with DVD for $200 cheaper. Although the Toshiba casing does not look as good as the Samsung the picture was better from DVD source. (this could be due to HDMI Cabling). HDTV from Antenna was about the same. (I am thinking of not paying the high Digital Cable source) Consumer reports rates Toshiba very high. I recieved the TV way before I thought I would. This was in December as well. Excellent pricing.
As advertised, the unit is portrayed as an APC OEM replacement cartridge with OEM APC parts. When the unit arrived it was clearly a remanufactured item using batteries from "ABC" (manufactured in Vietnam). The advertisement as presented does not mention that the item is a remanufactured part using non-OEM parts. This is my first experience with UnbeatableSale and it will certainly be my last.
I bought this a month ago and am pleased with the way it works. There's no real software to speak off except a update program. I'm glad that it doesn't have some program you have to use to transfer files too and from the player. I like the included necklace headphones so far it hasn't tangled on me like many sets of headphones have. Sound quality is fine. At least I have no problem with it. Only really complaints I have is the battery life. There also is a little pop when powering up the unit. Other than that I am quiet pleased with this player.
The operator's manual is not very well organiized. There seems to be a lot more bells and whistles than I had bargained for. All I wanted was a simple fax machine to send and recieve faxes and occasionally make a copy. I'm still reading and rereading to try to figure out how to simply operate it. Oh Brother, I'll eventually catch on, I hope.
The Pros: pretty fast system right off the shelf. not a big gamer here, so I can't vouch for much, but after a bit of a long load time, plays Battlefront 1 and 2 fine, which my boys like. run a decent number of apps at a time, and the system handles it all ok.The Cons: why in the world couldn't HP put even one USB port in front? That's just clueless. Also, the speakers in the monitor that I got with the system suck. if you plan on playing music, take advantage of the ports in back with your own speakers.Obvious flaws, but overall decent for the money.
You can tell the difference between a cat-5e and a cat-6. This cat-6 cable is thicker / heavier than the 5e cable I have. I am very happy with this.UPDATE- 3/06/11...Cable has been hooked up to my modem since day one. still not a single problem.
Haven't lost a signal yet since installing this product to my 96C & 396Comes with plenty of cord.Can't imagine anybody being unhappy with this product
I know it's expensive, $960 with rebate, but this lens is great for landscapes as well as candid photos of the grandchildren. With the f/2.8 aperture I can get early morning photos without the blur. Great sharpness!
This is a high-performance networking card that is extremely easy to install. Bear in mind that Windows does not have the driver needed to use the card already, so you have to insert the CD that comes with it. That's as difficult as it is, so long as you don't mind cracking open your case to install it in an empty PCI slot.*** Update - I'm up to having five of these guys, and love them. The price is great, the installation is a breeze, and they have worked flawlessly for me. Every computer in my house has one in it now.
This is a excellent audiophile dvd player. Has 5volt preouts for clear power. Clear video quality. And it plays almost anything. I got it caus it plays DVD audio and SACD.
In Europa we have the SA 8400 who is exactly the same player. The sound in CD and SACD is really stupendous, but the price in France is more expensive (:999) considering the SA 8400 is only a stereo player, not a multichannels.
After eleven years my old Sony five disk changer finally fatally failed. I quickly searched the internet for a replacement. Amazon.com was the first place to search. After a short wait of about one week I had the DX-C390 hooked up to my Legacy high-current amp and played Kenny G through $6K Legacy speakers. The result was a sonorous banquet of rich,crisp and accurate sound.This is like getting a new stereo system for less than $200.00.I have chosen wisely.
Simple straightforward machine works perfectly well for me. I especially like the speed control knob, this makes it so much easier to transcribe lectures quickly.
This is a great remote. Was easy to setup and configure. Worked great with my Mac as well. This is the first remote that let me retire my other five remotes for good! The only remote I could not replace was the Blu-Ray remote for the PS3 as that is a bluetooth remote and not an IR one. All in all I highly recommend this product.
I ordered this item for my husband for Valentine's Day. I was a bit nervous b/c of the mixed reviews, but figured if it was not what I was looking for, we could just send it back.To be honest w/you, I LOVE this product! The time projection on the ceiling is great! And while the face is a bit bright, that does not bother me at all b/c I don't need a room to be pitch black while I am sleeping. We absolutely love the sounds! The ocean is our favorite, but our 2 yr old favors summer night. From my point of view, I think the sounds are relaxing, realistic, and pleasing to the ear. I also think the sound quality is great. I mean, we don't want it loud to begin with and don't need surround sound quality to sleep with. This machine serves its purpose. It also has the CD player, which we have not used yet b/c of the sounds and the radio. Again, I don't mind that it is not digital b/c it is not why I bought the machine and find that if I have to turn the dial to get a station, it is not a big deal. It's all about personal preference, but I think this machine far exceeds what I was expecting and that makes me quite happy!
could someone please explain to me why in the hell my drive opens and closes none stop ever since i install this horrible drive. as soon as i installed it, it started this. it finally stopped opening and closing but when it stops the door stays open. what in the world is going on with this P.O.S. product. no contact info to be found anywhere. the product does not work because the door is wide open and if you try and shut it, it starts opening and closing again. could someone tell me what is going on. thank you, michael
I'm disappointed in Philips. They used to develop quality products, but in the past few years the quality has just faded. I received this DVD player as a Christmas gift and it worked perfectly until I bought The Prestige and it didn't play. That's the only DVD that won't play. This product isn't even worth 1 star. Huge waste of money.
Works great. I plugged it in and it automatically found an open network in my neighborhood, connected, and gave my PC an IP address via DHCP -- this is with no configuration at all. I jumped over to the http configuration page and told it to connect to my (more) secure network, which does not broadcast its SSID, and uses WEP encryption -- worked. Left it on overnight, still worked in the morning. I use it with my Linux PC because I got tired of fiddling with the unstable drivers for 802.11g cards. I'm a happy camper.
This unit has a fabulous picture. The only improvements I'd like to see are quicker tuner switching, easier input switching, and incremental zooming.
Good protection for when I don't want my P2 in my pocket, and enough room for a spare battery. Good quality, I'm happy with it...
While I am not sure if it is real leather or not I have to say the material used is of exelent quality and the case feels sturdy and long lasting. It is basically 2 rigid halfs with elestic the two halves together. It is perfectly molded to the shape or the Mako or any Psion Revo (Plus). And because of the way the elastic is connected slightly inside the case lip, it has a *bumper guard* around the entire unit. While I try not to drop it, it looks like it would protect the PDA. While I found it too tight and bigger than what I was used to in my pocket. I adjusted and so did the case. It takes a week or two for it to streach and feel more natural when inserting or removing my Mako. The only major problem I have with this case is the lack of a belt strap/clip. While it would have added to the thickness of this low profile case. It would have made a nice removable option. Still, bottom line, if you just want something to protect your Mako/Revo from the elements or getting dropped and still be able to stick it in your jacket or pocket. I reccomend this case.- J
I have a point and shoot camera and a few gadgets like lenses and filters + extra bateries. For the purpose of carrying a medium size camera plus all that stuff, it's perfect! It's compact and still leaves plenty of space for my things. The material is also very nice and the bag looks really good. Recommended.
good quality of for sound and nice vlue of the body, all in all, this is an amazing product with a low price, i am very satisfy with it.
I ordered this product on Amazon to replace our HP network printer. I based my decision to buy this on the reviews of this and other similar Brother machines. At first it was very nice as the other reviewers had mentioned. But trouble quickly arose when we noticed that our powerpoint files (Office 07) were printing out without most of the graphics. Although some tweaks caused some the graphics to show (changing the DPI to 1200 for instance), still not all the graphics showed. I called up Brother for assistance, but after spending 40 minutes with the tech on the phone, going through all the steps to make sure everything was working and that we had the latest drivers, he came to the conclusion that it must be powerpoint that is causing this issue. I relayed to him that other printers were printing these powerpoint files just fine, and so he recommended that I take the printer to Brother service center for them to inspect the machine, and that if they found nothing wrong with it they would charge us, but I thought this nonsense as everything else printed out just fine.At this point, I am going to upgrade the print server to Windows 7 to see if this will fix the issue, otherwise (since we print out so many powerpoint files) I will be returning it.
Make sure you order version 3 of this product. Version 1 and 2 very likely won't work and linksys won't support them any more! So before you buy, confirm the version in the model number or you may waste your money the first time (like I did).
This filter works fine for me I have a Pentax KR. You have to set a white balance with grass or trees with good sunlight.And you have to cover the viewfinder or light will leak in. I just hold my thumb over it. I'm sure there are better solutions but my thumb is free and I always have it with me. I can't see through the viewfinder but if I use liveview I can see the LCD and the KR will focus fine for me so far.
I bought this combo pack a few months ago and I have been printing coupons, among other things. I don't usually get this many months out of my ink cartridges. So glad to have found a brand that I like!
My mini battery lasted around a year and a half before dying. Rather then pay $60+ for Apple to refurbish my Ipod, I took a chance with this battery. Now that I did, Im glad I made this decision.The battery took about 20 minutes to install. If you follow the video, the installation is really simple, and anyone could perform the operation.I had a few quirks getting the Ipod to stop showing a folder icon that it displayed before my original battery. But after a few restores, Ive got it working.The only reason why I give this product 4 stars, is that the audio quality on the quicktime installation video is way too low. I performed the " operation " kitchen table with my laptop to show the video and I could barely hear the audio in the video coming from my laptop on max volume. Then I put it into my PC and ran into the same problem.Also, they give you a plastic sharp edge tool to pry off the white top and bottom parts of the ipod. The problem is, this tool dulls way to fast. By the time I got to the bottom part, the tool was mangled and somewhat rounded, making the task of prying off the bottom much more difficult then it shouldve been.Overall, buy this battery if you want to " revive " your dead ipod, and avoid the ripoff offers that Apple gives you to replace your Ipod battery.
Finally filled up the old one after about 8 years of minor electronics and occasional dusting work. The 3M toner vac is the best vac I've ever used and this type 2 filter is super! It never allows any dust that I can see pass through the accordion filter. There is a smaller-particle filter available that costs more. I considered it, but I don't suction up a lot of toner or particles that I'd consider dangerous.The design of this filter is also superb for retrieving accidentally consumed small items. Just remove the filter and tap it a bit and all the heavier items will fall to the bottom where they can be dumped out through the entry. I can also tell that the old filter was full as the suction with this new filter is much better. Sure, it's loud, but that's a by-product of the vac, not the filter. Get some hearing protection, and this filter, you'll never regret it.
I had Dish TV installed which requires a telephone connection to the receiver. To reach the jack would have required a wire across the room and there was no way to hide it. The Dualjack solved the problem. It was very simply to install and works great. I have two sets for two receivers.
manfrotto quality are one of the best tripods in the world, this one is very useful, very good build, the only problem is for the same money you can get the extra extension....
It wouldn't be fair to compare this unit to Canon flashes that cost several times what you'll pay for this one. I needed a flash for my Canon Digital Rebel, but because I don't use flash much, I didn't want to invest in a Canon or a Sigma flash. I did want E-TTL and I needed bounce and swivel capabilities. This Bower was the least expensive flash I could find with all those features. It lacks the manual controls of the more expensive flashes.I am surprised at how well this unit performs. For the price, I expected less. I've used it for shots at close range, as well as photos of moderately-sized rooms. This flash has not disappointed me yet. With a ceiling bounce, it will light up a room evenly and sufficiently.If you're ready to go beyond the limitations of your on-camera flash, but don't want to pay for a top-of-the line unit, I highly recommend this Bower flash.
This is an older model supply, but it has a feature that is fading away in this wattage range: 45 Amps@5V. It seems all the newer supplies are dropping the 5V and increasing the 12V current. Probably for the newer video cards. Anyway I needed lots of +5 power so this supply worked well.
I have always been a loyal HP user. The 6110 lasted three years and then took a dive on me. Over the last year I have had to deal with the fax freezing up constantly. The printer has worked well but today I have permanent failure with my scanner thus not allowing me to use any of the all in one functions. $100.00 per year plus all the cost on ink. It was OK but I think I will try another brand.
I am not a lens expert - not by a long-shot. But, I can say that I wish I had researched this lens better before I bought it. Since purchasing it in January, I can say that I have read some rather poor reviews of it online. The numbers make it look like this is the perfect do-everything lens, especially with the VR. Such is not the case because I am left longing for more sharpness, a larger aperture, better zoom, etc.Here is a link to read a review: [...]By the way, the picture is not accurate on this! The lens is a bit bigger than the one in the picture!
I use this filter primarily around water. It is great for shooting Manatees, turtles, fish, etc.. in shallow water. You simply turn the filter to achieve the desired effect. The filter works!You may want to use it in bright sunlight to increase contrast.
I bought this item for my Granddaughter, Allie. It is exactly what she wanted and does everything she thought it would. She is very happy with this and was able to download into it etc. easily.
I love this recorder which I use on a daily basis. Sony no longer makes it, thats why I paid an outrageous price for this one. It was worth it to me.
Stay away from this piece of garbage. The device will actually turn on less than half of the time. The manual claims this may be normal due to humidity, but I've tried all of the recommended fixes and it still doesn't work. Save your money!
I bought the Nike+ Band but I did not have the nike + tennis.This accesorie help me use the chip and look very cool
I bought this for the speed. It has helped my HD streaming a lot more than home made cables I've been forced to use in the past. My only problem with it is the coating that comes over the little tab for disconnect. It gets in the way and I had to cut it off.
The Kill A Watt EZ is a very simple instrument to operate, it gives every reading necessary to easily analyze your single phase equipment power consumption.
This was my third GPS. I've been using a Garmin EMap for several years and love it. Most of my use has been while driving in the boondocks of New England, to get me back to a highway. I also use it while hiking. But I've been getting into geocaching lately and I wanted a WAAS equipped unit. Since I only kept this unit for a week before returning it, I'll concentrate on what led me to take it back.Display: It's smaller than on the EMap. Sure the resolution is better, but while driving I had a lot of trouble watching the screen. The color display is also a lot darker than the EMap's. I needed to use the backlight a lot.Menus: After seeing comments about how intuitive, or not, the menus are I spent a bit of time with them. After 5 hours spent sitting and walking with the GPS, I still had problems.I liked some of the the ergonomics. This GPS feels good in the hand. But the buttons are awkward to push. if you aren't spot on, you can easily miss your button.The receiver is also very good. It picked up more satellites indoors than my EMap.
I was vacationing with my digital camera and something happened to cause my camera's memory card (this one) to stop working. Nothing could be done to fix it myself, and I ended up having to go buy a memory card at a Kmart so I could take pictures while on that trip. When I got home, I submitted a repair request at Viking's website and they had me send my bad memory card to them and FedEx'd me another one right away. It only cost me for shipping one way. I was glad I had purchased this card from Amazon.com because there was a record on my Account to show when I bought it and that it was still under warranty.
These are the best in ear headphones you can buy under 200 dollars. Scratch that, the best head phones you can buy under 200 bones. Great for sound, noise isolation, and activity such and working out and running. They stay in place and for me are quite comfortable. This is my 2nd pair since I lost my first ones. My first pair were 150 dollars and I thought they were worth every penny, so obviously I think these are great. Only the Bose QC2's get more stars.
While I am not an experienced audiofile, I have been extremely impressed with this product. The sound is better than any I have ever experienced, and coupled with my KEF 3000 speaker system, I am in heaven.
I read lots of reviews conserning other CD-mp3 players. Most of them did match this Sony player. By far the batt. life is much greater than others. I have had mine for three weeks and I have used it everyday. The batteries are still working. The sound is great. With the factory headphones I can hear my music with greater definition than with any stereo that I own.It would be nice to have a larger display and to beable to light it. However this is not a problem if you take the time to set up directories when you burn a CD. This makes searching quite easy.The ATRAC3PLUS format works well on the player but it takes forever to convert the files and there is no way to save progress. It took my P733 processor seven hours to set up one CD with Sony's format. However, the format can be very nice because with it you can fix a ton of music on one disk. I have almost 30 CDs on one ATRAC disk.I am totaly pleased with my purchase and I sujest that you look at reviews concerning many different players before buying one.Good Luck!
This cable set looks to be of good quality and construction but I cannot get a signal and not really sure why. I think it may be due to the length and maybe my knowledge of what is required for a long cable like this. Maybe some type of signal booster is required. I would rate 5 stars if I had a signal.
Good Network Cable. It looks reliable and made of good quality plastic.I wish I got a longer one though.
....since it was free. The filter does not appear to have any coatings, it flares and does cause a noticeable reduction in image contrast. I use this only where a protection filter is needed, where there is a spalsh hazard or sand/grit/flying debris in the air. Outside of those situations, be sure to remove this filter before shooting.
I did a lot of research before buying my first SLR camera....it was down to this Canon rebel xti and the Nikon D80. I decided to go with this one and so far am very happy. I am currently enrolled in a couple classes to help me learn more techniques in photography. This was less expensive then the Nikon and does exactly what I need it to do as a beginner. I'm very satisfied
When I ordered this replacement cap for my Elinchrom studio strobe light I expected to recieve an aftermarket part, because of the product image displayed. To my surprise I received the exact Elinchrom OEM cap which has a hole in the top of the cap to allow heat to vent from the modeling light if you need to pack up before everything has totally cooled off from your shoot.
Handling the CD Wallet is convenient though it is broad in width. Easy to keep all CD collection in a single wallet and easy to carry around. Though it is bulky but it servers its purpose. It is definetly not a portable but for only home usage.
A great telescope, 8X40 just and human vision is the same, so it seems the most real, at the time of PLA, I use is PANDA 8X40. Compared to this there is a certain gap, worthy of you
This bag is very comfortable for my mile walk from home to office. I've not yet used it for flying, but expect it would be great for that, as well.Best Features:- adjustable strap converts from over shoulder to backpack form easily. It takes some patience to adjust the straps so the backpack is ergonomically correct, but it's worth it to be able to tote laptop, peripherals, change of shoes and a lunch without paining my neck and shoulders.- water resistant zipper over padded laptop compartment makes be feel better about getting caught in a North Bay downpour. Only one so far, but the inside stayed dry.- BRIGHT orange, for safety. I doubt a car could possibly miss me! (And around here, few would run over someone they thought was a SF Giants fan)- good placement of side and outer pockets for easy access; large inner pocket can hold a fair amount of stuff. I regularly have lunch, shoes, workout clothes and misc. 'purse stuff' in there all the time.- while I haven't flown with it yet, I love bags that let you slide the bag over your suitcase handle.Reason I Didn't Give It 5 Stars:- color combo (while safe!) is a little too 'sporty' for my taste. When I'm working in a client's site, or in a situation where a professional appearance is needed, I change over to a traditional brief bag. Someone younger, or in a different industry probably wouldn't have this concern. For me, if this came in more color options, I'd get something red/grey/black - more subdued.- This isn't really a flaw, I guess, but it does look pretty silly on your body in backpack mode. My teenagers wish I wouldn't go out in public like that, and I admit: I did feel self conscious at first. Now, I'm just happy to have one more motivation to skip the car and hike to work and leave my car at home, no matter how goofy it looks.
My son and his family are enjoying listening to XM. It was easy to find and easy to order. It was delivered on time.
I have to say, this is a very cool product. I have a Cadillac Eldorado with Bose and didn't want to have to rewire the entire vehicle and replace all of the speakers in order to put in a new stereo. I bought this and the required harness for the car and it went together very easily. I had trouble routing the iPod cable through my vehicle, but that has nothing to do with the product. The only problem I have found with this device is that you hear a little bit of cell signal noise in the speakers. If music is playing it's not noticeable, and even with the music paused it is very faint. This device allows me to control my iPhone with the stereo controls (meant for a CD changer) and with the stereo controls mounted on my steering wheel. I love it and would definitely buy it again.
inexpensive, decent for little speakers- its all that would fit in the front of my truck. about what i expected
I loved this bag until the main zipper broke and couldn't be fixed. The bag lasted about 2 years.
Sound output is about what you'd expect for a speaker dock in this price range.
I purchased this laptop almost 4 years ago for my consulting business. Since then I've used several other laptops from clients and have yet to find one I like as much. Most others were slow even when years newer, buggy from the manufacturer, and lacking features. This Acer has more features than any other laptop I've used, awesome performance for the time, and is still running strong. The only drawbacks were power consumption and heat.
I expected a bit of a struggle getting the skin on the device, but to my delight, it was a snap - literally! It looks attractive, keeps my Kindle Fire clean of fingerprints on the back and sides, and fits like a second skin. I love the color and couldn't be happier.
Learning other remote functions really blows. The worst part is not being able to have the volume stay the same regardless of what component you've highlighted---you can do this, but then the channel control has to be from the same remote. Can you say LAME?!?!?! For those of us with receivers that control volume, and VCR/Sat/Dish, this is just lame. You get what you pay for with this. The backlighting is very cool.
I've only had these for a week or so but I love them. I wanted something a little longer and these are roughly 6" longer than my ipod earphones. The sound quality is better and they tune out outside noises better too. Oh and they stay in my ears which is a first! You really can't beat them for the price. My only concern might be their durability because the cord looks a little on the flimsy side... but no problems so far. Overall: great product! :)
I've had this camera for over 3 years and lasted me through college. It's great for a first digital camera at a low price. It takes great pictures. My only complaint is the zoom, next time I buy a camera I will look for 5x or greater because I do a lot of traveling and take pictures from afar. This camera is very easy to use- My dad was even able to figure out how to use it on a trip to Scotland without me having to explain much. If you're looking for an easy- to-use, durable, point and shoot camera this is a good buy.
I'm very pleased with my purchase. This is a great turntable that is on par with products twice its price. The included preamp is a great feature, and it helped make my decision to buy the PL120.Overall, I am _very_ satisfied, and I'm very picky when it comes to audio gear.However: The needle is TERRIBLE! It makes my records sound flat and blare-y. In fact, MP3s played on my computer through the same stereo receiver sound as good or better than my 180-gram records when played with this needle. I suppose it's not too big of a deal considering that this turntable is so affordable, but interested buyers should be aware of this.
This adapter does exactly what I wanted it too:1) Save the battery while I'm in the car.2) Increase reception; the signal seems to be stronger when I've got my etrx plugged in.3) Easy on, easy off. No problems whatsoever.
Not your deluxe model, but I soldered them on with 6% silver solder and they work excellent. Plastic color coded sleeves work well enough, also. For the budget minded audio enthusiast it's a no brainer.
just pop one in your burner and you'll understand why this company is taking over the blank media market. all of my burns come out digitally perfect! No more trashed cd-r's like with &quot;memorex&quot; i used to use.I've benn using them for two months; burned about two 50ct spindles already and not a bad one yet. Need I say more???(BTW, Memorex are OK but,if filling up your cd's to the brim, they can not handle it...-track unreadable-)
I don't understand the other reviews questioning whether this is bona fide Canon or not. Amazon confirms it is. The package, inner packages, labels, ads, and the product itself all appear to be bona fide Canon.
I purchased this set, brand new, on Sept 2003.On Aug 2004, and now on Dec 2005 both the picture and the audio failed. Thank goodness I have extended warranty.I have been a Sony fan for years and I am very disspointed with this particular set.So much for the money !!Maybe Sony is not what it used to be.
I owned this Tivo for far too long. I have battled with countless inconveniences and my own denial. NO MORE! My nightmare has ended and I have ordered a DVR from my satellite provider which arrives tomorrow.PROBLEM #1: Won't change channels or changes to the WRONG channel!!!!The direct line from Tivo to my cable box gave out after 3 months. They provide an infared eye device that you can tape (thats right TAPE!!) over the eye on your cable box to basically trick the thing into changing to the right channel. Sometimes it wont change the channel or will change to the wrong channel. No fun when you get in your comfy chair to watch a show you THOUGHT you were going to watch, only to find your Tivo sent you to the wrong channel for 2 hours.PROBLEM #2: Must have a landline telephone connection (THIS WAS THE DEAL BREAKER).This is a hidden problem that pounces on you without notice. The Tivo must contact the mothership periodically to update the channel listings and times. If for some reason it doesnt update...you will get a "To Be Announced" notice on your TV guide. Which means that you might as well not even have that channel. Your favorite TV shows wont get recorded because Tivo doesnt know they are even on!!! This is a problem you have absolutely NO control over. If Tivo cant talk over the phone line for whatever reason....you're screwed. This did it for me. The dang thing couldn't communicate over the phone and I lost ALL of my channel lineups for weeks to come. That means the Tivo will just sit there and record nothing even if the show you want is playing.PROBLEM #3: Forced commercialsSo there you are...watching your show minding your own business when Tivo wants to change the channel to receive "Enhanced Content". Whoa that sounds important, I guess I should let it change the channel right? Well, welcome to a few hours of infomercials. Yep thats right, Enhanced Content is infomercials. If you are up at 2am, then you can override the Tivo to watch something else, but while you sleep, guess what your Tivo is doing? Bringing video junk mail to your fingertips.PROBLEM #4: Failure to record.After depending on a Tivo for a while, you begin to forget when your favorite shows come on. Thereby forgetting when its due to be recorded. Should you discover one of your favorite shows didn't record, you can do research on "Recording History" to find out what happened. A few times (not too often) the Tivo JUST DIDN'T RECORD IT!!! No reason given.Do yourself a favor, skip this albatross and get a DVR from your cable or satellite company. It may cost a few bucks a month, but you are paying for peace of mind. It wont be long before this Tivo goes the way of the Beta-max, the 8 trach and Blockbuster Video stores.
It works great and looks wonderful, but with an HDMI cable and power cable it's a tight fit.Luckily that's all I have running to this TV, so this solution wouldn't work for my living room TV.Luckily there is a larger one, but I'd just hoped this one had a little more interior room.Another issue I found is the pieces to run it around corners are not the best. They didn't &#34;snap&#34; on like I thought they would, but that might have been from &#34;too many wires&#34; running.
I purchased this MP3/CD Player today (after trying out many others) and was really impressed with the style, sound, and the features offered by NIKE-PHILIPS. Although, they say it is generally for the athlete, anyone would be pleased with it. The touch controls were quite impressive and innovative, and easy to use. It also comes with a remote, handstrap, and ac adapter. The sound is terrific. It uses an equalizer button that can vary your taste in bass and treble. The bass has 2 levels and the treble one level. Put them together and you have excellent sound quality. It plays all MP3 files, CD-R, CD-RW, etc. Nicely made with LCD readout on both the remote and MP3 player. Has all the controls of a regular player. Is orange and tan in color with a rounded shape and comes with 2 AA batteries. It may be a bit expensive, however, this MP3 offers much in sound, quality, and appearance. I'm glad I purchased this one. Nice job done by NIKE-PHILIPS!
I had some doubts that this white plastic cover would fit the 4200 flash since the item description said that it was for the 3600 unit. It must fit both since it works very nicely with my Sony F4200. A little pricey for just a simple piece of molded plastic, but nothing else is going to fit and stay on like this diffuser will.
I was able to compare this amplified antenna directly with the Zenith UN-amplifiend indoor HDTV antenna. The Zenith was at least 25% to 50% better at pulling in the weaker stations.This RCA antenna LOOKS very nice with its wavy styling. But then you have to pull out its rabbit ears and set them askew to pick up a decent signal! That kills the styling advantage. And its soooo touchy about its positioning to pick up weaker stations, you practically have to do a voodoo dance and wave a plucked chicken around the TV to get some stations that the Zenith pulls in with barely any trouble.So don't let your wife talk you into getting the RCA for its looks. Buy the Zenith instead!
To address glitches leading to down time which I suspect arose from overheating, I made unorthodox use of these CPU heat sinks to augment the thermal dissipation characteristics of my Airport Extreme and AppleTV units. Place them atop the hottest spots (near the cable connectors) and reduce down time to zero. I chose the all copper model for its elegant appearance, though I suspect the bimetallic models may work more efficiently.
I like the case and the concept. The only problem is that the case is too small and the mesh pockets are very tight. I struggle putting mid to large size USB flash drives in the case. They get stuck and if they are too large the case won't close.This is best for slim USB flash drives nothing more. The case is of good quality.
I have been through two of these units, and neither one operated properly for more than a few hours. I spent hours corresponding with Creative's help desk trying to correct the "programming error" on the first unit, and nothing worked. I finally returned it and got a replacement, which also malfunctioned after the first use. Problems varied from not staying powered on, to forward and reverse buttons turning off the unit rather than doing what they are supposed to, and also the memory malfunctioning so that when I turned it off or paused it and turned it back on, it picked up at a totally different location. There are supposedly downloads you can get to correct these errors, but I don't think it's too much to expect a new product to function properly for several months, let alone a few hours!Buy something else!
After one year of owning this product, the stereo suddenly had a power malfucntion and refuses to turn on for more the 2 seconds. Now I can't even get the CDs that were in the system when the power shut off out of the player. Customer service was absolutely no help and refused to give me a service location unless I gave them my credit card. Stay away from this piece of junk system.
After trying all the different kinds of earphone tips that came with my E3c earhones, I found that the foam covers work best. Besides, they're just like the earplugs I used to wear when traveling on little turboprop planes from Reno to Salt Lake to visit my kids! They really do block the outside world and allow the music to come through, unabated.I just don't have the heart to tell my wife how much I spent on the earphones, though. I'm sure she just wouldn't understand! :-)
I'm disappointed that Creative MP3 players seem to have gone downhill over the years. I haven't read great reviews on some of their newer MP3 players. I bought this MP3 player used well passed the peak point of it being the "new" model even for Creative. The reason I bought this model is after reading a lot of reviews this one just seemed to have consistent reviews and offer a pile of useful features for a cheaper price than any other brand. I cannot tell you how consistent and reliable this thing is. I've dropped in uncountable times without a case. I've played the thing until the battery died repeatedly (close to weekly I'd bet). It's traveled with me in my backpack through undergrad and my masters program. Survived being left in freezing cold and scalding hot cars. Through all of this over a six year period I've never had to return, repair, or even reset this device once and the battery life, although it has dwindled some is still holding up around 5-6 hours of continuous play time.As for ease of use, this thing couldn't be any easier to use. Once you get your songs appropriately tagged to your liking its as easy as dragging and dropping into a folder to get music in the player. No iTunes or extra program needed. I have specific folders set up for each artist so its easy to navigate, and it has never rejected a single file I've dropped into it. I did have a little trouble initially figuring out which video formats it would play, but to be honest I never really intended to use it for video and the feature was just a bonus (todays cell phones can handle videos and play them more clearly than this device can anyway). As far as the interface, it may be a bit more cumbersome compared to today's touchscreen menu's, but the menu is easy to navigate. Usually you only have to go 2-3 levels deep into the interface(music to artist/genre/album of choice) and its easily accessed using the touchpad down the center, and everything is searchable by letter if you have a large music library. The touchpad also toggles by pushing on the left of right edge to skip songs which was actually easier than finding a button, or using a touch screen style skip button. In fact in general as much as we've fallen in love with touchscreens nothing beats this thing for blind navigation (i.e. when it's in your pocket). I can easily start, stop, and skip songs without having to look at the device or worry about the touchpad being too sensitive.My Samsung Galaxy II has an MP3 player in it, and in all of its wonderous technological glory it should have made this thing an obsolete gadget long ago but to be honest it's just not as functional or reliable as this thing is when it comes to playing music. Oh, and the sound quality on this device is much better than my phone or any other music device I've ever owned (including an iPod, a Cowan, various cell phones, and a earlier model Creative Zen). All of this makes keeping this little guy around worth it, despite it's now outdated size and technology. In fact I've been debating whether I should attempt to buy another one of these devices (just in case) before they're no longer available. It might seem pointless to review a device this outdated, but I can't thank Creative enough for putting out such an affordable and quality device and I think they deserve credit where credit is due. Even if its outdated, and no longer being made, if you can find one used and you're just looking for a basic and reliable MP3 player you can't go wrong with this device.
I have had my AD-800 for over a year, and it works well. There are 2 versions out there that I am aware of. The newer version works better than the older one. The beauty of this is that it does a great job converting PAL&lt;->NTSC. While not "Region Free", it has the complete look, feel,` and quality of the Malata. In fact, if it wasn't for the Apex label, it seems like it's EXACTLY like the [expensive] Malata. It does the 16:9 correctly in PAL&lt;-> NTSC, and you can adjust the aspect if needed! Great features for the price!There are some issues with the Progressive scan, but overall it does a relatively good job. Heck, I would say that for the price, it does a FANTASTIC job. Also, with some of the newer high-end TV's, some of the deinterlacer's on the TV's are better than the DVD players anyway, so you may not need it in the future!I tried SVCD and VCD, and both worked well for me.Note, I don't use MP3 or photo.
I love the earbuds. They stay in my ears no matter how hard I shake my head. I love the fact that the cord wraps around to one side. The only downfall...while using the 2.5mm jack to plug into my phone, the sound only comes out of one side (like a headset). Therefore, I can't really listen to music with my music phone. The 3.5mm jack plugged into my computer works great and has good sound. So, if you want something to use with your music phone I recommend the MX 203S. I just purchased one to use with my phone; you can hear music and phone conversations in both ears.
Great little flash drive. I do a lot of machine embroidery and use these to save designs for my embroidery machine. These are just right for what I need and so much cheaper than the "brand" recommended by the sewing machine company. Good product, will buy more.
This is a very good memory card. I didn't have any problems with it, it's really fast.
I have an 80gb ipod and this is the best case ever.Excellent product
I have bought over 5 of these for home and office use. They work flawlessy and for the price you cannot beat the functionality. I was running Windows 95 or Windows 98 on all the computers. Setup was a snap. Just pop in the card to an empty slot. Then install the drivers from the floppy disk that comes in the package. Worked flawlessly everytime. I had no problems hooking up the ethernet card to a Linksys DSL/Cable Router, Netgear ethernet hubs, or a college dorm ethernet connection.Get this card and you will get the convenience of file and print sharing when used in conjunction with some sort of hub and windows network neighborhood. Anyone with little to no computer expertise can do this just by following the instructions. It may be a little difficult if you are scared of computers, but it can still be done. Just follow the pictures that come on the step by step setup foldout.
I paid $58 including shipping for this remarkable unit. Amazon (which really has been reliable) is now in the business of selling refurbs. If they still have them, grab it.For something this expensive and remarkably compact, the sound is great and the unit is beautiful--truly understated elegance. It has a variety of CD replay options and been completely reliable for me.I think this is a very good choice even if it were 20 or 30 dollars more.
I played with the palm pilot before I bought my first E-105. Even then, there was no comparison. The Palm has 1/2 the memory and capabilities that the E-105 had. Since then, I upgraded to an E-115, then E-125. They just keep getting better. I can store COLOR pictures of my kids, keep track of my appointments, or relax with a game. The free software that is included is great. I bought an extra cradle and sync'd between my work computer and home computer. Because of the advantages of this device, I highly recommend it to any users who are trying to decide between a palm pilot and Windows CE device. There is no comparison...and the E-125 will prove it to you if you give it a chance. By the way, I own no stock in Casio in any way, shape or form. I also put my money (and my companies money) where my mouth is. I bought one for my wife this Christmas and I bought 3 for employee's who work for me. It's just a great product that I can clearly see will increase productivity while decreasing work.
I bought this lens with my Canon Rebel XTi. The default lens that came with the camera was very bad (EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6). I don't recommend it to anyone, it is really a waste of the camera's capabilities, and the pictures you get may not be as good as that from a point and shoot camera.I am very happy with the Sigma lens. I love the f2.8 feature as it makes indoor pictures (w/o flash) much better. The pictures are pretty sharp in general (especially around the focus point). Beware that taking pictures at f2.8 can be tricky, i.e. while the image center is in focus, the edges and other more distant points may be not be (try increasing the f number if there is sufficient light).There are three lenses in the market with comparable price & performance: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC, Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD and Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. Sigma is the cheapest and the other two are a bit more expensive.I've just compared my Sigma with a friend's Canon today. The picture qualities were almost identical. Canon was a bit sharper due to Image Stabilization, but f2.8 in Sigma compansates for that. Overall, the picture qualities were very very similar. Canon has a slightly wider range of zoom, but I don't know if it worthy of $150 price delta. The barrel distortion at 18mm is noticeable with both cameras.The reviews I read online indicate that Tamron and Sigma lenses are pretty similar, although the reviews for Tamron are a bit better. I haven't tested the Tamron yet.I haven't had any focusing issues with the Sigma. It takes a while to get used to auto-focus function in Rebel cameras and perfect focusing is not 100% guaranteed. But that's true for any lens. You just need to learn how to do it.I am aware of only one lens which is considerably better than the Sigma: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. That lens really rocks. Its colors are more saturated and it is sharper due to IS. However, it is _very_ expensive. If you cannot afford it, one of the three lenses above can be your choice. Sigma offers the best value among three, and it has pretty good performance.
The only issue I've encountered so far for this product is that the adapter is not yet compatible with Windows Vista. I'm sure it is a great product but have yet to use it because I'm waiting for TrendNet to release a driver for Vista.
Does the job very well and clips nicely onto my laptop. Works well with Skype. Good value for the money.
This optical mouse works well with my laptop. Attaching is a breeze and it performs flawlessly.
This product is affordable. it arrived with all parts and some (extra screw was nice). The instructions are horrible. Drive is slow and USB port was rusted and/or corroded. comes with tools too! I was expecting at the price just the enclosure and nothing else (except a decent manual which is mandatory).Pro: affordable, comes with partsCon: you get what you paid for, Damaged port, Piss poor user manualTip: Dont use this for important data. This is not for back up.
DO NOT BUY AN AVERATEC COMPUTER. I have this laptop and I had to send it the repair facility TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. The cd drive was not functioning and I sent to their repair facility and after 2 weeks it came back...with the same problem. They replaced the cd drive but did not even bother to test it. I have to resend to have this fixed and wait another 2 weeks.By the way, you are responsible for shippping them the computer and they return via ground!!!Considering reputable companies now have more affordable laptops (ex. Dell, Toshiba, etc...) I suggest you stay far away from Averatec.Happy shopping ;-)
I generally buy my ink cartridges in advance of running out on my current cartridge and therefore don't review my purchase immediately. This product has performed well on a daily basis without any problems. I don't have a count on the number of sheets/words/characters I was able to print with the cartridge but believe it was the normal amount to be expected. The price was reasonable and I would purchase this product again whenever a need should occur.
This thing is like the bag of holding. It carries all of my school books and any number of additional books and supplies. My only complaint is that the shoulder straps seem to be at an awkward angle, but it isn't even something that affects the bags functionality. Great bag
I bought this as a gift for my grandfather. He needed a record player with speakers, and I thought, &#34;How convenient to include everything, so he only has to use the one system?&#34;The player came in the mail quickly, and was brand new, never taken out of the box. I took it out and plugged it up to make sure it worked and nothing happened in shipping. It was great! The speakers are loud, the radio gets good reception, and the cd player reads burnt discs, which is a plus. I saw a lot of complaints about the speakers; I didn't hear any problems with it.I suppose if you want high quality Bose-like speakers, you would need to invest that money. But I thought the player was great, and I'm super excited to give it to my grandfather as a Christmas present.Thank you!
This is a great little system for the price...Sam's Club had it for $259. I read in previous reviews that some could not get surround sound to come from their TVs (I have Comcast HD cable)...you CAN too...mine is hooked up and VERY nice. DVDs, CDs, TV sound...all in surround sound. I am a 54-year old grandmother whose husband thinks I know better how to do all this stuff...well, I don't know that much, but I do know that you can get surround sound from your TV with this system.
I was very disappointed that I never recieved this purchase! Ordered it standard shipping.ELECTRONICA DIRECT and USPS confirmed my delivery date.I ordered A keyboard from amazon at the same time and recieved it 5 days later but never recieved my mouse.I can't really put the blame on electronica or USPS but because I didn't recieve my purchase from electronica I most likely WILL NOT be ordering from them again!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've always used headsets to talk on the phone with my mother, so when I bought new phones I bought a new headset. This works good, however, it doesn't fit good. Mom says she hears me better on this one over my previous one, but it doesn't fit around my ear. I just stick the interior part in my ear and let the wrap hang around outside (if this makes sense). It stays in, but probably isn't the most attractive. If you're sitting in an office this may be something to consider. I'm happy with my purchase and it works for my purposes.
I see lots of complaints here but I bought 2 sets of 100 and am pleased with the purchase. After searching for them here and reading the complaints, I decided to go to Best Buy instead but, when I saw how much Best Buy wanted for them (in packs of 10, I believe) I decided to chance it and ordered these anyway.The quality isn't the very best, nor is the price the highest you could pay. If you need something that you are going to be opening and closing lots and lots, they're probably going to wear out and you may wish to go with a more expensive product but, if you're looking for something to store your back-ups in or to send out promotional or catalog disks in, this should work fine for your needs. They open and close well, have a protective plastic oversleeve that you can insert a printed picture into plus the inside has clips to hold a booklet or picture, and the little round thing inside holds the DVD or CD securely. None arrived broken, as others have mentioned and none have broken as I have used them. The freight was paid by the seller. They arrived quickly.
I really didn't expect a whole lot from such a budget-priced car stereo, but when I drove away from the installer's with it playing, I started smiling and I didn't stop till I got home. This stereo sounds really great, and the controls are well laid out and labeled, so it's easy to figure out without ever glancing at the manual.It's a lot of fun to be able to plug in your MP3 player, although the volume is a bit low on that. I just crank the thing up and keep driving.The removable faceplate is good for peace of mind. Very simple to take off and put back on. When its off, your car looks like it doesn't have a stereo at all.This is a sweet unit for a terrific price - if you are driving around in silence you need to grab yourself one of these while they are still here.
Coby 1.5-Inch Digital Photo Keychain (White)Fun and easy to use. Loved the ease of setting it up.
I did considerable research before choosing the Andis RC-2 Ionic 1875W Ceramic Hair Dryer for my wife. She wanted a dryer that was easy to store and that would dry her hair quickly. So far it meets all of her expectations and we're very satisfied. We are being careful with the retractable cord as others have suggested.
We have been searching for a docking station that plays iPod Shuffles, and this one is just perfect! My daughters (4 and 7) can hook up their shuffles and listen to it in their rooms. They also love the pink color and flowers.
The case is very well designed and made. It securely holds my long lens camera and several accessories in the most compact size possible.
Pros: solid construction and a nice material on the interior. Connects easily to the the lens and the connection is secure.Con: I haven't really found it necessary for the 18-135mm. I bought it because it looks good, and that it does.Conclusion: Chances are you don't really need it, but for the price, get it so you don't regret it the one time you do
Absolutely fabulous! As a former retail electronics manager I can't say enough about the value this product provides at such a low cost. Disney films for the kids, recent releases, and old favorites can all be copied with fantastic quality of picture and ease of use. This is the greatest VCR value online or anywhere else for that matter.
I have ordered miles of cables in the past year and this item hasn't been a disappointment at all. If you purchase this brand you won't have any issues at all. I'm picky on what I use in my house and my project and this I'd say is well worth it. 100% good value and 100% good quality.
Perfect replacement for a Sony Vaio PCG-F650 factory battery. Works great. what else is there to say? Charge cycle a bit slow on the first two or three charges, but shapes up nicely and gives a decent run time given the age and condition of the laptop.
It doesn't work too well with my Netgear Wireless G router as the sound cuts in and out occasionally for a few seconds. There may be some adjustments to make on the router but I haven't tried anything yet. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase.
I bought this printer for work in November 2007. In about December 2008, it stopped printing. I found out later that this is a known issue. The printer goes to sleep in power save mode, and doesn't "wake up." You have to turn the printer off and then back on to get it to print. This gets quite annoying when you have to do this 20+ times a day.Of course, the printer is out of warranty. HP sent me a new part, which didn't fix the problem. I can now either spend $250 to have the printer repaired or buy a new printer.
A phenomenal price for a gig of storage. I used this card with my Samsung t809 cell phone to increase the storage for mp3 files. It works seamlessly.
I only used it in Japan, where the voltage is very close to that in US. It didn't charge my laptop when I plug in. In the end I plug in the local socket directly. I didn't try other things and my laptop's battery does have some problems. So I am not sure if the product was malfunctioned or not.One certain drawback is that it is heavy.
Plan ahead..We all need to these days. Order early to save $$$ over any local store you can pick these up from.
It works in the camera. This is the second Lenmar battery I have used.They do not seem to last as long as Panasonic but a good value.
I picked up this camera and a memory card for under $150. I was looking for a low cost camera to document a project. This camera is doing a great job.The original (lithium) batteries are just about spent after 2 months (548 pictures). Lithium batteries last much longer than alkaline or rechargeables.Photo quality is comparable to an older Olympus digital camera that I used to use.
There is no orange it is mostly pink and all plastic. The stand and base are good quality as is the electrical portion however the shade is cheap. It is also horribly packed with styrafoam that breakes apart into a million pieces when you touch it.
Product is perfect in every way and cost like nothing compared to in most stores. i advise you buy this
I purchased this after breaking my previous connector purchased from radio shack. This connector has great advantages over the other current design for 2.5-3.5mm adapters. The "L" shape and the added flexible length of cord between jack and plug allows for the adapter to fit flush with your device while allowing the bulky headphone plug to safely move. You can keep it in your pocket without worries of damaging your device from applying too much force on the jack.
I purchased this headset several weeks back to replace a set of TV Ears. In my humble estimation, this headset is far superior to the TV ears. It is more comfortable to wear and one can go from room to room without loseing audio reception.
Don't let the looks of this wire fool you, it's an absolute joke. My speaker started cutting out and after much frustration I traced it to the connection at the amp. One of the wires inside the plug had just pulled out. When I inspected the wire, I could not believe how inferior it was to what I was used to from other manufacturers. The wire itself is almost impossible to see it's so small, and has absolutely NO shielding. I had never, and never will again buy anything made by Monster. I will also tell everyone I know not to buy Monster. Now I have to completely gut my truck to reroute a "real" interconnect in the place of this sorry excuse.I have been into car audio for 20 years and can't believe that a "known" name brand can ship such an inferior product and continue to remain in business.
I bought one of these from a local Radio Shack about a year ago and it never really worked right, and got worse as time went on. The mouse would often freeze on the Dell running XP, requiring a shut down by holding down the power switch to turn off. And sometimes when switching to the Dell running Windows 7 nothing would work. No video, mouse, or keyboard - requiring that computer to be shut down via its power switch.The Trendnet TK-207 is worthless and I replaced it with a SYBA switch bought from Amazon which works fine.
Absolutely love it. VERY EASY to download CD's, pictures,etc. So much easier in the car. Highly recommend the car charger and Home charger. What are you waiting for?
I needed another SATA power for an additional hard drive, and this clearly did the trick. I can't imagine this type of product has a very high failure rate, since it it pretty straight-forward. Just connected it to a 4 pin molex connector, and away I went with powering up my new internal hard drive!
I had bought this printer when it was much more expensive about 4-5 years ago. In the past couple of years, I kept getting the "front cover open" which according to fixya.com is an indication that some type of pin which gets triggered when the cover closes, got broken somehow. I would end up having to open/close the cover multiple times before the message went away and would be allowed to print. Now the problem is that the paper isn't getting picked up. I didn't use this printer that much so it can't be a problem with worn out parts. I'm really, really ticked about this as I have in the past year and half replaced the toner for all four cartridges and obviously it wasn't cheap. I suspect this brand is just shoddy - I was counting on the Minolta part being better, but would have been better off with a Canon.
This is a good product with excellent sound quality but I was expecting this produce to be my final purchase. But I was wrong, I had to by 30 bucks worth amplifier which can run these speakers. so its not 50 bucks only, its 50 + 30 = 80 bucks thing..
I purchased this unit 2 or 3 years ago, and it worked fine for the first year. Then it started whining off and on. At this point I should have started transferring my data to another source, but I didn't because it was still working fine. Recently it stopped being recognized by windows. I tried it on 4 different computers running XP and Windows 7. None of the computers recognized this drive. Sometimes it would show in "My Computer", but I couldn't get access to my files. Anyway, now I have over 100gb of data, on this useless drive, that I cannot retrieve. Their customer service is useless. My advice, spend more money and get a better brand if your data is at all important to you. Don't let what happened to me, happen to you.
The Toshiba 36AF41 is a 36" HDTV stereo television. It gives a beautiful picture and using the S-Video input from your DVD player is stunning.The TV provides a couple of video connectors, a couple of ColorStream inputs and a couple of output ports. For the highest possible picture quality, you can use the ColorStream connection between your TV and DVD player. If your component is not ColorStream compatible, then use the S-Video connection.There are many combinations of components that can be connected to the TV.The manual explains them all and here are some highlights:----------------------------------------------------------Cable BoxDVD player with component video and a VCRDTV receiver/set-top box with component video and a VCRTwo VCRCamcorderAudio systemAudio/Video (A/V) receiverEtc.Major features of the TV and remote:------------------------------------All the lights illuminate up on the remoteThe remove can be programmed for a non-Toshibia VCR and/or cable TV converterUp to two different antenna input sourcesAdd and erase specific channels manuallyProgram up to nine of your favorite channels (Allows you to scan through your favorite channels)Channel labelingPicture in Picture / double-window (The sub-picture can be a TV broadcast or come from a source, such as your VCR)Locks include V-Chip, Channel lock, Video lock, and you can lock out the front panel except the power button (All based upon a user defined PIN)Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) that can be useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal or playback from a damaged disc or tapeClose caption featuresSleep timerStableSound feature that will limit the high volume level like when a TV program switches to a commercialThe TV weights 214 pounds and the remote requires 2 "AA" batteries.
This little guy was more than i expected for the price. Well made and very compact, it fits easily in my small camera case. I've used it a few times and it does what it is supposed to do. It is solid enuf to support my Panasonic FZ 35 superzoom camera. For the money this one is a no-brainer!
I'm not a network person, but after reading the generally positive reviews of the Linksys BEFSR41 router, I ordered it from Amazon. My main concern was getting some type of firewall protection, and various software options were causing problems with my Mindspring/Earthlink DSL connection. Their excellent customer service explained that it was because of their PPPoE system (whatever that means). They recommended a router, and specifically mentioned this router.It was easy to install, and initially worked just fine. An unexpected plus was the fact that the other computers on my home network also had fast access to the Web. But after several days, I had problems establishing a connection. The frustrating part was that the other network computers were online when the main computer wasn't.I tried resetting the modem, rebooting my computer, changing cables, fiddling with addresses and various protocols on the network (dangerous territory for me), and everything else I could think of, but the connection sometimes worked, and sometimes it didn't.It was then that I had a chance to call their tech support people. I was told they'd call back, but it would take at least 6 hours. They finally called back, and what a miserable experience it was; they were arrogant, surly, and clearly anxious to move on to the next customer. They offered absolutely no help except to tell me to wait for the next firmware upgrade--due in one week, they said.It's still taking me about 10-15 minutes of fiddling around with things to get a working connection, so if the new firmware upgrade doesn't help, the router is going back.I hope this review helps. I'm not trying to trash this product, because it clearly works for most people, and when I can make it work, it is really great. But if you are like me, and not really familiar with networking, you should be warned that Linksys is not going to be there to help you.
I love this trackball! The ball motion is smooth and quick. It is great for gaming. The motion is not as precise for making tiny movements as a non-optical mouse/ball, so it's not as good for graphics or CAD. But I'll gladly deal with that for the increased comfort it provides.I used the older Trackman (the white one) also. I like the new silver one better because the ball almost never needs cleaning and it fits my hand and my wife's hand better. There's a hole in the bottom for dust to fall out, and to help remove the ball for rare cleanings.
The Canon camera bag would have received 5 stars if it was just a bit larger. I bought the bag to house my Canon Rebel SLR, zoom lens and the option to tag along the battery charger plug in while on vacation. When I placed the camera and zoom in the bag, it was snug...fit, but snug. Instead of placing the camera on the base, it had to rest on the back of the camera with the lens portion sticking out of the bag just a bit. NOTE: Bag was able to zip closed without a problem, but you could feel the camera lens at the top of the bag if you pressed down. The bag was able to close, but was not able to put anything with size in the zipper part in the top of the bag. There was another zipper part in the front of the bag that provided more storage for extra card, battery and wire to the charger. However, the charger itself did not fit in this area of the bag and it had to rest on top of my zoom lens. Even taking out the padding didn't give me extra room since the problem was more with the height of the bag, not the width.NOTE: On a regular photo shoot, I most likely would leave the battery charger at home which would give me some extra room to throw my keys and phone in the storage section in the front.The price was amazing as I saw the exact bag in WalMart for $53.Would still recommend this product: good quality, padded & adjustable strap, handle on top and 2 removable velcro padding (2).
This was a workhorse of a printer. I had a few compatibilty issues with windows 7 64bit. Nonetheless that was a 64 bit issue.
It arrived in record time at a fantastic price and best of all it took about 60 seconds to setup and works better then the original! What more can you ask for!
Well a little confusing on the directions ....But their customer support is nothing but A++,If haveing any probblems with this product just give them a ring!All in all work very well for the price very happy with the dlink system I bought from amazon!
VERY HAPPY - Bought 3 years ago. Very hard working camera. Large display - point & shoot. I find the bad reviews a bit harsh... for example. Yes the power on slide switch is easy to bump when in a pocket. As it powers up it makes a distinct electronic sound that warns you it has powered on! The 2 things I differ with are 1- it will power itself off in about 3 minutes unless you are bumping it on and off and on again repeatedly. 2- I have never taken it out of my pocket stone dead. My 2008 version has been a great companion. Original battery still works if kept charged as instructed. I take photos in automotive shops and body shops (dirty environment) as well as family outings. I think it is well worth the money. If you want perfection, go spend $1500 - $3000. They work a bit better, and have more goof proof innovations. For my $$$...this puppy is a wonderful piece of equipment for the money. Buying another one for a grandchild today! Nov 24 2010
Im a gamer and like a good setup for speakers and these fit the bill. they're relatively inexpensive, and carry all tones very well. the subwoofer can really rumble.for music they're also perfect.i bought some for my computer and also for my dads
my old dish remotes ran out and bought new one and they fist in the hand better and they work
my internet used to suck, it would always drop id have problems connecting or it would just be slow as hell. after buying thing i havent had a single problem connecting to the internet and downloads that used to take hours take only mins. it was easy to install and was worth every penny. if your having issues with your wireless internet. this will solve them.
For the money these are pretty hard to beat. Great bass and I love the horn tweeters. Some people don't like horns but i think they're especially great for home theater.
These cables are perfect... don't buy the line that Monster cables result in better resolution. I used these cables with high-end Blu Ray player, 55" LED LCD flat pannel and the picture is amazing. A friend of mine bought the Monster cables... we did a swap out comparison and there was no difference. I first read about these on [...] and I highly suggest you buy a few sets to have around the house. Check it out: [...]
Bought one about 2 years ago and it was flawless. I backed up my kids vhs tapes to dvd's which of course it records them in Divx format but no big deall as my other players also does divx. About 8 months ago it got to where it wouldn't play dvd's. I opened it up and tried cleaning the laser but still had the same results. I also noticed the dvd drive itself was basically the same as a computer dvd drive and used the same cable hook ups. So removed my dual layer burner from my pc and installed it (had to design a way to mount it so it aligned up with the opening)in the dvd/vhs player. Perfect again....Oh incase someone is wondering this doesn't play vcd or svcd out of the box but there is a hack you can do to turn that option on in a hidden settings menu and the remote (just google it) I did it in 5 mins and it works great!!!
Excellent quality and fit. I like the tripod socket screw that securely holds the case to the camera. Reminds me of the design of the old 35mm SLR cases. What I don't care for is the two wing flaps under the lense that makes putting the case over the camera a bit cumbersome. Often, I would accidently turn the camera on or worse yet, switch the autofocus setting to manual. It seems like that was the only way the designers could get the case over such a long lense. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.
I purchased the 2GB SD Memmory Card a couple of months ago and I don't have a problem with it so far. I'm using it on my Canon SD camera for standard, fine, super fine images. I'm also using for taking videos on the same camera. I sometimes take videos that eats up about 700mb of space and the card never had a problem with it. I used to own the SanDisk 512mb card and I didn't have a problem with it either.
When I first got my camera, I tried to save money by getting the generic 'equivalent' battery. Big mistake. After fully charging it, the camera would take a few pictures before showing low battery. I kept on shooting anyway, just to see what would happen. It didn't turn off, but I noticed that the side of the camera became much hotter than when shooting with the Canon brand battery. I tossed the generics and bought the real one, and have had no trouble since.Don't try to be cheap; go directly to name brand.
This item is really thin and made of low quality. Stopped working after a only a few uses. I would suggest ordering something better or from a better dealer
This is a fantastic product to use for applications when your not using alot of electronics. Great with laptops and portable devices.
I had bought the Samsung TL220 touch-screen camera and needed a case for it. This case is perfect for my camera. It fits my camera like a glove! When you open the case it has three pockets. The biggest pocket is for the camera and then there are two other littler pockets which can be used for a memory card or any other small camera accessory. It also comes with a over the shoulder strap which makes it very convenient. On the back of the camera case, there is a Velcro strap that can be used as a belt clip. This way you can attach it to your belt if you like. This case is terrific and I would highly recommend it.
This product works, but nowhere near as good as the transmitter I bought from Sharper Image for my iPod. It is very difficult to find a station that is "empty" and does not cause static. If you are driving more then 25 miles, it takes constant adjustment to keep relatively static free music. In retrospect, I find it would be better to listen to my Sony Walkman with one earbud in, then have to hastle with locating a clear station all the time.
OK, I had an infuriating experience with this product, starting with Amazon's "Product Features" saying that it includes 3 containers of cleaning solution -- not the ONE container I got. (Amazon is supposed to change this so you, dear reader, may only be expecting one bottle.)The head on myPanasonic RQ2102 Cassette Recorderis hard to get at with a swab and the cleaning tape on the Phillips is so dirty I decided to look for a new cleaning cassette. However, I'm not pleased with anything about this cleaning cassette kit. For starters, its tape is perfectly clean and unmarked after several passes through myPanasonic RQ2102 Cassette Recorder, which I've used for maybe a hundred hours since I ran out of fluid for thePHILIPS USA PH62020 Wet-type Cassette Head Cleaner. This makes me wonder if the cleaning tape is doing anything at all. Also, the tape can only be dampened by dripping fluid onto it, with splattering onto the cassette itself and I'm not sure I want the stuff in my player. (It's volatile -- probably concentrated isopropyl-- and the tape dries before the spatters wipe off the cassette.)Because of the deceptive "Product Features" description, I posted an uncomplimentary evaluation for the seller and complained to Amazon, and got an immediate and effective response from both. The seller's email to me was clearly written -- no translation needed! and rather than attempting to evade the problem the seller made good on the missing bottles immediately. His email closes with "We are a small company and try very hard to please our customers," and his response and actions prove it. I'm quite willing to try another Sale Stores product some time. I see that many have quite good reviews (and several reviews that report a DOA or malfunctioning product mention that the seller resolved the problem for them promptly and satisfactorily).
This is a great unit, the ability to record 5 hours of programming and to listen to it later is what makes it the best.Also being able to use it both in the car and in the house is a definite plus. Is this unit worth the money? Absolutely!!!
this lens is one of my favorite it is great for landscapes but at the same time the autofocus is fast enough for me to be able to capture moving items as well. i have heard in other reports that the CA(chromatic aberation) can be seen around the edges of the image when using this lens but in thousands of images i have only noticed it a very few times.
Just returned from a two-week trip to London and Paris: this unit was a winner. Both kids were able to watch movies at the same time which reduced the wear and tear on Mom and Dad. No issues with 250V/50Hz power. It's small, light and has excellent battery life. Don't waste your time on the ultra-cheap units: buy this one and be happy.
I needed an adapter ring to fit my filters from my old camera onto my new camera. Price was right.
Very nice little unit. Easy to setup. Easy to install. Unit works well, as well as the uPNP streaming to Xbox 360 (which works out of the box with the standard setup). I was a bit worried about the Xbox streaming as I had read about difficulties in the internet, but nothing to worry about for my setup, which was a basic home wired network. The only thing I didn't like was the blue LED which is bright, and NEVER turns off, even when the drives power down.One more thing, this unit is SMALLER than it looks in the pics. I think they would sell a lot more if they put a coffee mug next to the advertising picture to give a sense of scale. Very nice design and solid construction.
So far, I haven't found a full-tower case that is known to accept a Freezone with no hassles. My old case only has room for the 6cm fan I installed so there's no way it will work in there. I believe my ASUS P5 DH Deluxe motherboard should have no big install issues. My Core 2 Duo is in serious need of cooling and I don't want to bother just finding a better air solution than my Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro.What cases have you folks put a Freezone into so far, where it fit well and the case closed properly?Thanks...
I've had the Nikon 8800 for a few weeks and I thought I'd post some comments on the camera. Years ago I worked as a still photographer (large format) and have had many years of experience with film cameras. My previous digital cameras were: Olympus 360, Canon G2, Minolta Z1, Sony U30. The Nikon 8800 represents my first serious jump into a more capable digital camera.I give the camera a thumbs up, but Nikon made some mistakes that might give pause to some shooters.1) The autofocus system is good, but falls short of other cameras I've used. It is easily fooled with less than ideal situations. Even choosing AF area can leave you with soft shots from time to time. Overall you can achieve a high success rate, but my tiny Pentax Optio S5I has a superior AF system WITHOUT the AF assist light. In side by side tests, the Minolta Z1 and Pentax could both grab focus (in CERTAIN situations) when the 8800 couldn't. This is not to say that the AF system on the 8800 is poor. It's just not as good as it should be for a camera on this level. I've already read of other complaints regarding low-light focus issues in other forums and you'll see plenty more if you search around.2) Luckily, Nikon knew this would be a camera for the more serious shooter and added a manual focus. Amazingly it is all but totally useless. A unmarked bar indicates focus position and it's quite vague. With it's electronic finder, you have many soft shots using the manual focus. The Nikon manual mentions sharp outlines when in focus, but like other users I can't see this. Not adding a distance scale is a crime and a actual focus ring would have made this camera a killer! To make matters more insulting Nikon didn't even add a focus area enlargement in EVF found on sub 300 dollar cameras. My Optio S5I has a usable manual focus, but the 8800 doesn't???3) The SB600 and 800 flash will work with the 8800!!! Yay! I knew that the flash units had a better AF assist light that would aid the focus situation and, of course, make for better indoor shots. WRONG. The AF assist feature set on the 600/800 WON'T WORK with the 8800. This was confirmed by Nikon tech support. So I must pay full price for 75% of a flash?4) Nikon chose to at least delay your chances of buying aftermarket lens add ons with it's unique filter thread. Bzzzzzz! Nikon wasn't too bright and brought accessories to market late. Go to the Nextphoto sight and save money and expand your choices.5) A two inch LCD would have been nice, though the 1.8 is "enough."6) The 8800 optics will NOT match the D70 for ultimate sharpness and detail. No way, no how. It's the price you pay for the long zoom. But we all knew that!7) I really wanted the battery grip...but 169.00 for a plastic shell??? It feels cheap, especially the buttons. Shockingly so. Even the guy at B&H; Photo laughed at it! Buy the flash instead as that will actually expand the camera's capability.The AF Assist light on the 8800 is not in the best place and can be easily obscured by a finger.9) This is no lightweight camera of course. I bought the tiny Optio S5I for those times when I might not want to lug the 8800 around. My friend with an 8800 felt the same way and bought the slightly larger Sony L1. (Off Topic, The L1 and Optio are fine little snapshot cameras!)NOW, reading all of this you might think that I hate the 8800. Not so. It's a great camera and I have taken shots of my new baby with it that are jaw dropping. I suppose that the flaws are more glaring in light of how much of the camera is done right. It is a ultra capable prosumer unit with excellent feel and tremendous ability. This is a great camera to own while waiting for the DSLR field to improve and become more affordable.I hope this review was helpful to some of you. I'd like to hear other detailed user comments, especially regarding low light focus issues.Happy shooting!Capt RB
This item really works to pull the distant AM stations, and the price is great! Tuning in the antenna is not precise, but once you get the hang of it....You will enjoy stations you normally could not pull in.
I needed an Alarm Clock with a pleasent buzzer, and a battery fail-safe that actually worked. This model has both. The appearence of the thing is a bit odd I think, and the so called 'Natural Sounds' need a lot of work, but overall a good buy.
The delivery was prompt and satisfactory. However even though the battery spec number was correct, it was not suitable for my Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone Handset. I'll keep trying to find a fit.
I bought this at the same time I bought my Palm so that I would be prepared when the inevitable happened. I lose things all the time - I've probably never had the same pen for more than two days. But surprise, surprise, it's been almost 8 months and I haven't lost either of the two styluses that came with the Palm. I think that's because of the Palm's design. I always keep one in the slot on the side of the Palm, and it fits snuggly enough that there's never been any risk of it falling out. The other stays in the craddle, and it too has stayed put. My only problem now is that it would probably be tough for me to find where I put the extras. So my advice is that even though this looks like a really good insurance policy, wait until you actually lose one of the originals before buying this. Keep in mind that even if you get caught in a bind without a stylus, any pointed object will do until you can order these replacements.Here's an update over a year later: Still haven't lost a stylus, and believe me, I'm the type to lose one if it's not sewn on.
Low cost and High results. Does everything we want it to do. We use it to take snapshots of our customers for their files. Works great and the cost is extremely low.
I found this product disappointing for several reasons. The number of spaces available for the address field was too short to accommodate long addresses. The touchpad was frustrating to use because the letter and numbers did not exactly match up with the locations to touch with the stylus. This made entering data somewhat slow. Finally, the PC synch program was unattractive and less user friendly than on my previous Rolodex organizer. I would not buy this product again.
Philosophically I support this product. I've had good experience with generic cables in the past, and for digital cables like this one (which usually gets good marks) one would expect it to work.But in my case (with an HDTV and DVD player) I got no audio and an error message that the DVD player said the HDTV was not HDCP-compliant. I googled the precise error message, and found that it is almost always associated with bad cables.Rather than spend $25 at Radio Shack for a second cable, I hooked up the DVD player with some spare component video and audio cables that I had lying around. Maybe I'll try HDMI again another time.
Since the manual with my Canon T3i explained that using a cable to download photographs would use battery power in the camera, this seemed like a reasonable purchase. It's faster than the cable route, compact enough to drop in any pocket in my camera bag and does what it's advertised to do: make downloads quick and easy. Delivery was very timely and the product arrived in good condition. It also seemed reasonably priced.
A decent bang for the buck as long as you have prefamiliarized yourself with all of your camera functions and button locations. Some day they will find a way to put white highlighter in those very dark recesses that make up the symbols for camera functions.
Unbelievable value. I paid under $2.00 for the item and it works just as good as the high priced HDMI cables. Highly recommend.
ok.pros. the thing is really cool. allows you to plug something into it so you can use the socket still, lets you change the channel so you can listen on any station you want unlike ones with only pre-selected channels, even has a back light so you can see the screen and buttons.cons. the thing broke on me not even two weeks into using it. just driving home when the thing won't work anymore. the screen still lights up but it doesn't transmit. so now i have a worthless cigarette lighter extender.product would have been 5 stars if it worked. i had a monster one that lasted me a year before it died. this coby just was just pathetic.
Sony calls this new line of flash-based, coin-like (but they are thick coins!) MP3/ATRACT players the Psycs, and their new-age styling does psyc you out. Which is not a bad thing, as they are more euro-cool than the rather bland and boring iPod and the downright butt-ugly iRiver. The more I look at the Psyc, the more I like its looks.The new Psyc MP3 player features 512MB of flash memory, which is great for those of you jogger jocks out there. You can shake this thing violently and it won't skip a beat, unlike those hard drive-based players. Before you insert an AAA battery, the Psyc weighs in at an amazingly light 0.9 oz. -- that's right, folks, it's less than an ounce! With the AAA battery, my guess is it's about 2 oz. It's very small although, relatively speaking, it looks a little thick. (About 0.75 in. at its thickest part.)What, you ask, it uses an AAA battery? Yes my friend, and this one AAA alkaline battery can power the player up to 70 hours! That's almost three full days of continuous playing. The phrase "up to" here means that in order to get all 70 hours of playing, you must 1) play ATRAC3Plus songs encoded at 48kbps and 2) do not press buttons or do random play (i.e., just leave the player playing sequentially). In the real life we like to skip a song, fast forward, random play (a.k.a. shuffle play), turn it on and off and on and off, and most importantly, we play MP3 songs. All these operations reduce the battery life. Given my experience with previous Sony MP3 players, my estimate is one good AAA battery should last you 40 hours or more. (With my beloved Sony NW-HD3, I routinely get the advertised battery life of 30 hours even when playing MP3 files.)Of course, the use of AAA means you get an abundant and ready supply of cheap power source, and you can trek in the Amazon for weeks on end without having to worry about finding an AC outlet.The Psyc, which comes in three colors (green and blue for the 512MB version, and orange for the 256MB version), has a nice backlit LCD screen, so you always know what you are playing as opposed to having to guess as on some other certain MP3 player. It plays MP3 as well as Sony's ATRAC songs. If you are an ATRAC fan you'll like the sound quality of this little player; it's at least as good as Sony's MD players. For MP3's, the sound quality is a bit "muffled" compared to my NW-HD3 20GB player, but still quite good if you pair it with a good pair of headphones (i.e., ditch the stock earphones).Sony still has a long, long way to go in the user interface department, as this has always been its weakness, whether it's digital music or digital video or anything else. The Psyc is not hard to use; its basic functions are no-brainers. But, for anything beyond play/pause/skip, its interface, whether on the unit itself or on the PC transfer side, is still not polished and was clearly designed for a Japanese audience -- Japanese consumers reportedly love to play with complicated gadgets; no surprise given how elaborate sushi-making and origami are. We American consumers like things that are elegant and simple, and Sony has a lot of room for improvement in this regard.In short, I don't think you'll be disappointed in the new Psyc flash-based MP3 players. They are stylish and lightweight and lasts forever on cheap AAA batteries. They have good sound quality and are priced right. Just be prepared to spend some time with the manual and experimenting a little. If you are stuck, you are welcome to e-mail me at gadgester @t hotmail with your questions.
Very good speakers, sound exactly the same as any low end popular brand I've purchased before. Cannot tell the difference. These speakers are 4 ohm, don't be fooled by other reviews. Check out the Pyle Audio site for better technical specifications. Everything is posted at peak watt or max power on Amazon.com so its really misleading.
Wonderful disks - use them in my Philips DVDRW and have never had a mis-write disk.
Set-up disaster. Printer would not align. Graphic images looked double exposed. Scanner software hopeless. Unit was noisy, clunky. Spewed paper. Installed on new 12&quot; iBook, OS X 10.3 Jaguar. Help function declared I was running in OS9, then wouldn't function. Returned to dealer for full refund. Epson, here I come!
I know a lot of people are frustrated by the lack of video play when used with newer iPod models, but I don't own one and quite frankly prefer the video quality of true DVD playback. If I want to watch a downloaded video I'll plug my laptop into the audio input of my head unit and enjoy the 17" widescreen display. This does everything I need it to!
I have 4 of these and have had them since last July 2000 before they got cheaper. 2 at home piggybacked so that one handles the public IPs I have on my iDSL and one is plugged into that one to handle all the 192.168.* type NAT addresses. Works great. I only wish the uplink port was 100bTX too. Also have 1 with a spare configured already at my colocate server location at an ISPs in another state. works great as a pure ethernet to ethernet router. That one is routing a whole class c where 50 addresses are in use. Only problems were some config problems and utter lack of manual info (last summer at least) on how to set up advanced features.
I'm absolutely amazed with this product. Its interface is simple and easy to use. The instructions for setup are simple and easy to follow. The quick start guide tells you how to use all the features and is about 7-8 pages long (big writing and pictures). I was able to install it in my car in two hours without any help (removing the back seat and everything). Calling Sirius to activate was simple and it took less than 10 minutes from when I dialed to when I was listening.I haven't noticed any sound quality issues at all. In fact, I think it sounds amazing, and I am very critical of sound quality. I almost didn't buy this product, because one of the other reviews had mentioned that voices sound like they are coming from a "tin can". I get a full and robust sound. I think the other reviewer's custom stereo setup may have something to do with his problem.The way it works is genius. You can use every function by manipulating one knob and four buttons. It's easy to save songs (bend the knob down), to select a station (rotate the knob), save presets (push the knob like a button), or move back to the beginning of the song you just heard (bend the knob left).Can you save an entire song if you decide you like it in the middle? Yes. If you have listened to a song, from beginning to end, you can choose to record the entire song at any time during the song. If you switched stations and it's in the middle of a song you like you can only record it from when you came in.To sum it up, I've had Sirius satellite radio for 3+ years now. The Sirius S50 is the best thing to come along since Sirius opened the doors. I have a Sirius ready Kenwood stereo, and my girlfriend has a Volkswagen Jetta that is Sirius equipped. The S50 is "hands-down" the easiest to use for surfing the channels (not to mention it looks the prettiest). This is a well thought out product that doesn't seem to be rushed in any way. It looks, plays and functions brilliantly.
I may have another evaluation if I could see at least on picture. I installed everything as directed in the manual. Unfortunately the pictures would not upload to the PC. Then I went to the user manual and it told me to redirect my COM port settings for this (...) camera. I tried for hours for the sake of my daughter. Then I called technical support and was unable to reach them. Yikes.I'm returning the camera.
good sound with style. I love it
i have to admit these cables give a very clear picture. they are however very pricey. less expensive cable may do the trick but i guess i paid for peice of mind knowing i have the best i can buy.
I love this tablet. It works great and most graphics programs are configured to use it as soon as you plug it in. I've used it with Corel Painter, Adobe Flash, and Gimp2. Very easy to use, just like using a pen or pencil.
Iam well acquainted with this Mach as we have been useing it at my job for the passed year. We have incountered very few problems. I have found it to be very relible at all times.I wrk at a Apt complex where a lot of diferent people use the Mach an still no problems That gives 5 stars.
It worked as advertised, right out of the box. I keep it running 24/7 feeding music from a server I have running in the basement.It sounds just as good as my run-of-the-mill CD player, which unfortunately isn't saying much! However, hooked up to a NAD amp and Definitive speakers the sound quality is very good.
This camera is user friendly. I like the large display screen. I love all the different setting modes like theatre,etc. I like the red eye removal and the anit shake mode. The big problem is that it is only 3X optical zoom and isn't enough for taking pictures at a distance!! You need something with more mp for bigger zoom.
The quality of the eight megapixel images are excellent, particularly if you focus manually. Using auto-focus doesn't appear to yield quite such good results. The Olympus E-500 isn't altogether an easy camera to use - on the other hand, a thorough reading of the user manual means it's not exactly difficult to learn either. As you'd expect with an SLR, the viewfinder is really accurate and clear, and the screen very good too. The shutter delay is an impressive 16 hundredths of a second - so you have a good chance of capturing the moment you want. You also get lots of options to control the way your photos look. Although it's still the best part of a kilogram in weight, the E-500 together with the 14-45mm lens is a bit lighter than some of the other digital SLRs I looked at, and slightly more portable as a result. The battery life is superb, and the flash is strong. It also has an anti-dust feature, which is a definite advantage.Overall - this two lens package delivers excellent value for money.
Excellent price, the sound is not quite what was expected but easily manipulated. Very crisp and clear high end. Perhaps a frequency response curve would be useful. The speakers have a pretty hard honk in the 1K-2K Hz range but it can be softened up with a graphic EQ. I have them paired up with a 2x12" folded sub in a small room and with a minimum of tweaking the system sounds very clear, very natural and surpisingly powerful given the small size of the Polk speakers. They handle power well and my amps start to distort well before the speakers will. The aesthetics are great - small footprint and great lines. Certainly a high quality component.
it is a versatile flash light, and every person having Nikon dSLR should consider to get one.
I bought this laptop specifically for work on the road. I spend about 3-4 months on the road per year, usually in some pretty out of the way places (Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan). THat means a lot of airport lugging. After years of dragging medium sized laptops around I finally decided to buy one I liked and which I can hardly notice I am carrying.THis is the lightest laptop I have ever used (2.8 lbs.), except for the Sony UX series, but, being near 50, I cant read the screen on that, so there was not much sense in buying it.But a laptop obviously needs to be more than light to make it worth this kind of money. And here is where this Sony lives up to what you would expect to get for your $2000. It has an incredibly bright screen, easy to use built in VAIO software, reasonable (though a bit crowded) keyboard, built in wireless, bluetooth, WWAN and a CD/DVD double layer drive. The processor is not as fast and the hard drive not as large as a heavier laptop, but how many of us actually use that speed and room?THe only drawback is that Sony preloads the computer with all sorts of promotional software that slows down boot time and takes up a lot of space. It took me a couple of weeks to finally get that all off. Once I did boot time vastly improved and there is plenty of room on the laptop.If you are tired of lugging heavy laptops around airports you owe it to yourself to look at this one.
I bought these as a potential replacement for my Sony MDR-EX51 ear buds (they've lasted around a year and a half). I can best describe these as foam ear plugs with small holes hollowed out, attached to mediocre ear buds. They fit in my ear fine, but they were uncomfortable, and the hole is so small that every time I moved my jaw the hole changed shape and the sound level decreased. Moreover, there is a small plastic tube through the hole that is supposed to assist the cushions in attaching to the sound mechanism itself, but they are fickle and I found that mine quickly (within around 5 minutes) were misaligned so that the cushion part did not fit snugly. I'm not a brand snob at all, but do yourself a favor and get the Sony ear buds because it's definitely worth it.
I love this camera because it is a no-brainer. Made the mistake of spending $500 on another camera--which I could not learn to operate (the manual was absolutely useless); I gave it to a friend who is more camera savvy than I am. I love this Kodak's ease of operation, size, etc.
I got this a few weeks ago and have used it a lot. I took it on a crosscountry trip for a week too. It's been a marvel. I found myself on vacation shopping for more widescreen dvd's! I have had absolutely no trouble with it. The speakers are built it but due to it's size you can't get the real effect of stereo without earphones, but I prefer the earphones anyway. The battery lasts longer if you use the earphones too. Great stereo sound with them and a wonderful high quality picture. I thought the fact that the screen is small might bug me but it doesn't, the clarity is so beautiful that you forget the size and get lost in it.My next purchase is the cable so I can use it as a DVD with my TV and see movies that way too. I am so glad I made this purchase!
This item is plug and play, strong signal, no problem IF YOU DO NOT USE WINDOWS XP. Could not connect to internet with this item until I dumped XP and went back to ME. From then on it was plug and play.
I have owned quite a few pairs of binoculars over the years. Everything from pocket size to giant astronomical binoculars but I must say the Nikon 7216 is one of my favorites. First off, they are somewhat larger than I first expected. They are about mid way between you typical compact binocs and standard full size but this turns out to be a huge plus. They are much easier to carry and handle that full size binoculars but they are far superior to any of the compact units I have used. The overall feel is one of a very high quality optical instrument and one look through the lens will support that. The image quality is crystal clear with no distortion and the depth of field is pleasing to the eye. The low cost is frosting on the cake and by the way the case is nice too.
decent product as far as features go but I bought 2 of them, 1 for me 1 for my son. On Both players the screen broke inside . Support is frustrating at best. Bottom line is I'm stuck with 2 useless and expensive mp3 players.
does a better job then the water cooler that came with my 6800 ultra overclocker
This is about the smallest MP3 player you can get. I just got it today and had it working in about 5 minutes with WinXP Pro. I don't know why other reviewers are complaining. You can have MusicMatch downsample your MP3s when you transfer them to them to the Kazoo. This is a very nice feature if you have tons of storage hogging MP3s on your computer. Just use 64kbps and you should be able to get more than an hour of music in the built-in 32MB of memory. I was surprised at how good it sounds. Another handy feature is that you can fast-foward/reverse thru a song. The only mystery is how long the batteries will last...
I bought this system new through Amazon in November 2008 and now the battery won't hold it's charge, so its no longer portable. I loved it while it worked, though... Great sound, and perfect for parties. Unfortunately, Amazon says its no longer eligible for return so I will have to call Ion and see what they can do for me.
LOGITECH 360It's almost identical to the Logitech Harmony 550 with xbox360 cosmetic styling (the white/gray) and added xbox360 color buttons for 360 media functions. It is the most advanced and best of all 1st and 3rd party remotes available for the xbox360. It is also the most expensive - but this is one of the only times I will argue that this expense is absolutely worth it. This remote, like all Harmony remotes, will in fact replace every other remote you've ever seen, even goofy oddball companies (like the remote control window fan I have). You will be able to set up any scenario with the remote by the press of a button. For example, press "Watch TV" and it turns on the TV (if off) sets it to the correct input (if not already on the correct input), turns on your audio receiver (if off) and sets to the correct input, turns on your satellite receiver or cable box (if off) and any other piece of equipment you tell it to for that activity. It'll even dim the lights for you, if you have remote controlled lights. If you wanna watch a movie next, press "Watch Movie", this remote switches the inputs on your TV and audio receiver for you, turns on your DVD player and turns off you satellite/cable box. After the movie is over and you wanna play Xbox, press the "Play Game" (or whatever you name that function), it'll turn off your DVD player and turn on the xbox360, again switching the inputs...You can control what these activities are and how they function.If you don't have an xbox360, there is 0% reason to get this over the 550, 880, 890, etc...If you own an xbox360 and like the styling or use it a lot, there is a pretty good reason to get it. There is really no reason to get any other remote to use the xbox360's media functions - the joystick controller can actually do this for you.THINGS THIS REMOTE DOES HAVE THAT OTHER GENERAL REMOTES DON'T HAVE- USB port that will always be able to upgrade firmware, software and learn new remote codes via internet- the basic ability to control everything you've ever seen at a simple touch. A lot of other remotes say they are "universal" but usually have some goofy problem controlling some of the electronics you own.THINGS THIS REMOTE DOESN'T HAVE THAT OTHER HARMONY REMOTES DO HAVE- not rechargeable (like 880, 890)- no advanced LCD activity graphics (like 880, 890)- no RF signal (like 890)ABOUT OTHER HARMONY REMOTESMany people already own a 550, 880, etc. These are all very good and all pretty much work the same with slightly different styling and interfaces. My personal favorite is the 890 which does both IR (infra-red) and RF (radio freq) signals - the RF signals will usually penetrate or go around walls and work with home automation applications (like turning on/off lights/appliances remotely). But the 890 is very expensive.ABOUT LOGITECHThey make some pretty solid and reliable hardware.One negative note: Logitech sometimes flubs on their software, which means you have to wait a few weeks to update your remote until they fix it.
... I would dare to say the photo-finishing lab has a lot to do with the results you see. I was horrified by one lab I tried recently. Incompetence in the lab can totally ruin your prized shots. As always, it's best to shoot a test roll or two and make sure you don't photograph anything you can't reshoot later. Test a new lab the same way, with photos that can be redone.Keep this film cool. Refrigerate unopened rolls and let them aclimate before using. Try to load your camera in as much darkness as you can achieve. Process this film as soon as you can, after shooting. Leaving the film sitting around or in heat will cause the dyes to deteriorate. If you need to travel by air, ask for a hand-inspection at the airport. Don't pack this film in checked luggage. It is more sensitive to X-Ray equipment than an average film.This film actually has a better grain index (48) than Kodak's professional negative film (Portra - index 50) at a 4.4 magnification, ISO 800. (I haven't seen any other index value data from Kodak for this film, so I can't comment about larger print sizes.)If you need a fast color film for poor lighting conditions or for action photos, this is a good film. It is not as good in controlled lighting situations as the Portra or Supra or even Royal Gold films at lower ISO ratings. If you need the speed and don't intend to enlarge beyond 5x, this film is perfect. If you need to enlarge beyond that, the grain becomes more and more apparent. In photography, as in every other endeavor, choose the right tool for the job. Film is a very important tool for serious photography. Don't depend on just one type of film.
I love the feel and ease of the keys. It's like typing on air. I really believe my speed and dexterity has improved. And the strain on my wrists are minimal. Although it feels lightweight, it is really quite durable as I have had this keyboard for a while now.
I designed and developed the testing and manufacturing software for this scanner on a contract with HP. The CapShare-910 code named &quot;Zorro&quot; is quite an amazing little device. You capture pages using a free-form, Z shaped motion across the page, (Hence the code name &quot;Zorro&quot;).Since it uses optical microscopes (called Pathfinders) to literally navigate on the page's surface, you don't have to worry about wheels skipping and ruining your scan image. It has the capability to capture in regular black and white like a copier, or gray scale which works well for magazine articles containing images. It also has a &quot;Flip Chart&quot; mode which allows you to capture an entire flip chart sized document or full sized newspaper page, store it, share it and print it out on a standard 8.5 X 11 sheet of paper.You can preview the images in the LCD display and delete the ones you don't want as well as skew and crop images and group multiple images together as a multipage Tiff or PDF file. It has an infrared transmitter which allows you to &quot;Squirt&quot; the images directly into IR capable HP laserjet printers, laptop computers and hand-held devices. You can also transmit the images into your desired device via the supplied serial cable.The only drawback to the CapShare-910 is it's high price tag. Maybe the price will come down if it catches on. It's a great little B&amp;W/Grayscale scanner for use on the road, at the library or anywhere else you need to capture documents without tearing the page out of the book.
The Kingwin USB hard drive enclosure provides an easy method to extend the life of a hard drive from an old computer. The hardest part of using this enclosure was determining how to open the case. Once open the installation of the old hard drive was a breeze and worked perfectly after plugging into a USB 2.0 port. You can recover files from the old drive and then use it as a backup on your new computer. Excellent product.
Terrible experience. The watch never worked and I HAD TO PAY TO RETURN IT!!! I wish I could comment on the actual product but since it was defective I can't. However, I can comment on the terrible customer service and way they conduct business by not accepting responsibility for their defective products.Great doing business with you!
This product came will all the mounting and adjusting accessories. You just need a drill, bit, screwdriver, and hammer to install. Moves smoothly.
I bought this for my sister and she loved it, as well as myself.I got mine months ago and still using it.Functionallity is great, no problems at all; sound is good and FM reception is neat.I highly recomend this product, small size and oveall features are awesome.
I was so happy hearing music from my laptop on my hi-fi speakers, I cannot tell...Until I discovered my 54g wi-fi hotspot was not working properly.It seems to me that I am to choose either the internet or the music.Is Logitech to blame? I guess so, since I have tried with different chanels in my router without being able to surfe the net anymore...until I disconnected the Logitechwireless system.I cannot believe such a mistake, Logitech.
This keyboard has a nice feel to it and is well designed. However, I do not recommend it because of its quality issues and poor customer service.After just a couple months of use, the "5" key started acting funny. I'm a fast typer and whenever I need to type two "5"s in a row, the keyboard only registers one "5". If I type more slowly, it works fine but when I type at my regular speed it doesn't work. This may not sound like a big deal but when you're doing precision programming or working with dollar amounts in the millions and billions of dollars, one little "5" could be disastrous. Also, you have to wonder what else is going to go wrong over time.This does not happen on any other key and the keyboard acts the same way on other PCs. Cold booting the PC did not fix the problem. Customer service gave us the run around and was very slow in responding to questions and our responses to their own questions. It would take several days for them to get back to us after we emailed them. After much lobbying on our part and much back-and-forth, they offered to exchange the keyboard but only with a 50% stocking fee! Ridiculous! Note there is supposedly a one year warranty on this keyboard!Nothing has been spilled on this keyboard and it is still very clean.When looking at the Amazon reviews, notice how great the reviews were back in 2005 but from January 2006 forward, it gets pretty ugly.
Phillips just needs to give up on headphones while the sound quality is ok the comfort is not, it feels like walking around with your fingers in your ears.
I am very satisfied with the COBY DP-768. It is a basic photo frame that provides all that I require. The set-up is not terribly intuitive, but not too bad. I did find that I had to experiment quite a bit in order to get my photos to properly fill the 16:9 frame. I ended up cropping my jpeg photos to 700 x 460 pixels (that is 8.75" x 5.75" at 80 pixels/inch). I set the frame to 16:9 format, and then set the image to "origial" size. This worked for me, but I don't fully understand why these dimensions don't equate to a 16:9 display proportion. I also don't understand why photos cropped to match the instruction manual display resolution of 480 x 234 pixels did not work well for me. At those setting, the image did not come close to filling the screen. I feel that the instruction manual was lacking in describing the process required to properly crop photos to an acceptable format. My camera only takes images in 4:3 format, so some tinkering was required.
Someone in a previous review asked how to turn it off. Flip the "hold" switch while not recording, and it will turn off after a couple seconds.I tried an Olympus 2100PC, and I thought the controls were a tiny bit more intuitive and the speaker sounded a little better. However, it can't insert stuff into a recording like the Sony.
I've used several recorders in the past. This is one of the better ones. The battery life lasts fairly long. And the recording quality is quite decent (not as good as my HTC Incredible Android phone recording though maybe because Android phone has a more powerful processor and recording software??).
I've had this mouse for about 6 months and have only replaced the batteries once. I just bought another one for a work laptop and now a co-worker who has a different Microsoft wireless mouse can control my pointer from her cube (about 4-5 feet away). Yet standing right next to it, I cannot control hers. We are assuming that my receiver for this mouse is grabbing signales from very far away. Frustrating.But I do love the mouse. Just wish there were a way around this!
I like the ability to able to refresh the firmware. It is totally awsome.
This is an amazing for deep blue sky photographyI tried several times and never disapooint meI like tiffen products most of my filters from it
The case is perfect for keeping the camera safe and secure. There's not much room for other things but I think that's the point. The less weight on your shoulder, the better. I'm pleased with my purchase.
This camera was my second digital camera. It is very nice as far as price and picture goes. The pictures come out very clear but you would need to get an SD card because the internal memory will not hold more than 10 pictures. The functions are simple and ready to use. There is a single-button video function that takes long videos with audio. You can also add audio to still photos. The downside to this camera is that it uses a lot of battery. Do not use store-bought regular alkaline batteries as it will drain within 25-30 shots w/ flash. Please use at least a 2200 mah rechargeable battery. When using rechargeable batteries, you will find that you can get at least 150 to 200 shots, no problem. Still, the camera is a battery drainer. Also, the camera only tells you about low battery when it is low on battery. There is no battery scale on the LCD screen so you do not know when you would need new batteries. The LCD is enough for regular use to view pictures but I find it somewhat fuzzy in quality compared to transferring photos and viewing on the computer. The flash recycle time is longer than others and may not be able to take multiple shots within about 10 seconds.
The only reason I bought this system is that there is a remote control that comes with it and that is was rather compact. But when I watched Stargate I was amazed (the part where UFO lands on the pyramid) the clock on the wall fell by the force of vibration produced by the sub. Gaming experience I now epic I really feel like I m in the game. It is a very powerful system for it's size!! The only problem I have with it is sometimes It just decides to turn off , but it only happened to me very few times.
Be ready to pull. it takes two to pull in all the right directions.
Thank you for the, HP PhotoSmart 850 4MP Digital Camera w/ 8x Optical Zoom, I bought one in November 2002, and wore it out with almost 40,000 clicks.. I expecting 35,000 or more from this jewel.
Hi Gang, listen this radio met our expectations. Probably, don't need the tape player, but you never know. Only negative is the sound quality really can't be adjusted. It does feature a bass boost but really hardly does anything? A nice sound, but sometimes you like to tinker with the sound a bit. Anyway, this far exceeds the JWIN model which I bought and sent right back. The remote is a nice little perk. Very durable in every aspect! Nice price, and a few bells and whistles. Makes cooking in the kitchen so much better.
be warned, it is not a bad product but any website about electrical/sound/etc will tell you this filter might affect HD signal on your TV. Ground loops are sometimes tough to get rid of and this is it.
I will confess, I was pleased with these headphones when I got them. Pretty decent sound, good noise blocking (always a plus in New York City). The odd cord lengths (very short plus a VERY long extension) were a bother, but I managed. I figured, for a set of headphones under $$, it was worth it.What I didn't take into account was the durability. Bought these [..], and sure enough, the rubber on the cord has almost completely disintegrated. I suspect that the latex content in the rubber is pretty high, and my body heat has caused it to break down since they're designed to be worn with the cord draped behind the neck. Frustrating as heck. Sony has been in this business long enough to at least get that part right.So instead of buying another pair (and hoping they've fixed it), I'm stepping up to the Shure E2C's. I figure they might be twice as much money, but they ought to last longer than 7 months.Again, the sound on the Sony headphones is good... just be prepared to buy another set in a few months.
I've had the bag a month now and so far so good. It has plenty of internal space and appears to be well made and sturdy. Zippers are good quality and so is the pull up handle. It has plently of pockets and overall I'm really pleased with this purchase. The bag was delivered on time and packaged well. I would recommend.
I have had my camera for about 4 years now, and it is my favorite camera ever! unfortunately, it is NOT waterproof, and did not like being left out in the rain. if not for my failure to notice the sudden downpour, it would still be working as if I had bought it yesterday. it is a very nice camera, so easy to use and AMAZING zoom I have had people wowed by how far away i was when the picture was taken and then fully zoomed. Amazing quality product, am looking to fix this one as i love it and dont want to replace it.
This replacement battery ships for less than what APC wants on their own website, and it's exactly the same as they offer. Amazon ships the product in the APC box; it also includes their prepaid return shipping label so the old battery can be recycled, which is a plus. Just drop the old battery back in the box and attach the label, then drop it off at the nearest UPS store.I used this in a BR-800 and the installation took all of 5 minutes.
My girlfriend owned a pair of these which I borrowed from her. They were by far the most comfortable I have ever worn, and in the search for these I wore many, many pairs. Unlike other ear phones these are adjustable in several different ways. They look nice and I really liked them. Unfortunately I couldn't find them anywhere in the stores, and I searched everywhere. Amazon.com was the only place I could find them so I proceeded to buy several pairs. I'm not a professional but I think the sound is good, they're comfortable, adjustable, and above all else....cheap. I would recomend them to anyone, but that's just me.
I've stayed with Olympus cameras ever since my first digital one. Of of the 5 different models used, I prefer this one over the others. I owe a blue one and a black one.Pros:-it's compact-uses rechargeable battery-lightweight-takes very decent pics for the megapixelsCons:-there are times when the shutter slides back and forth as though it's seizing. I have to turn it off and on several times before it works. Not an always problem but it crops up frequently-rechargeable battery (I travel out of the US often and it can be difficult and time consuming waiting for the batteries to charge)I definitely recommend the camera. It's been good for all the pictures I've taken on my various travels.
Well, first off...I ordered this item in November, and got it in January. They ended up sending me two and charging me twice. The picture says it is red and black, but it is red and silver. Which made me mad. Then, it isn't even recognized on my windows system, so I download the hardware they ask me to, and it doesn't help. Now I've had this IRIVER for about a week, and I haven't been able to get any songs on it. I read the instructions, and it was not clear whatsoever. It skipped around to different things and didn't stay on track like, "1. plug it in, 2. insert disk" It would go from "1. plug it in, 2. FM radio keys"It was hard to follow, and I have kept messaging tech support for www.iriveramerica.com. They made me sign up for an "ebox" because they only would email me directly through their website, it kept going down, and the messages have trouble sending. I have gotten one response from about 4 emails.Now, I sit here with my iriver. It has no songs, and it won't hook into my computer. I tried recording some songs onto it through its recording mic...but I had a few bad recordings, and can't even figure out how to delete them.I really wish I didn't buy this product. It is not user friendly.
Sound quality is OK, but no matter what I did, the speakers had crackles and sound dropouts while listening. I bought these for my back porch, but after messing around with them for 4 or 5 hours, I decided I had to send them back. I am now going to go through the hassle of connecting wired ceiling speakers.
I've used this keyboard for over 2 years with my mediacenter pc. It works almost flawlessly. Batteries last forever.2 issues1) function keys set automatically to alt configuration but this is easily reset2) range is only 10ft without direct line of sight, 15 with unobstructed viewI've been very happy with the board and will get another one for my office.
Price is OK, product is great. I bought these to go with my digital camera. Really like the compactness of the charger. Easy to plug in and the batteries last a very long time.
Just payed $799 for this set Philips 30pw850h at Sears matched the price of Best Buys plus 10%.Very happy with the picture quality,value and all the features in the set. But one problem is the sound I hear a constant ummmming from the speakers on all channels and on all the sound selection features in the set. If anyone can help please write back. Is it the tv speakers?My cable from the wall to vcr to tv?My cable co. lines outside?
I loved the concept behind the Smart Shopper Grocery List Organizer; however, the product does not work at all. The voice recognition worked about 2% of the time. I had everyone in my family try repeatedly, and the product could not pull up a single word correctly. I believe that you can customize every single word into your own voice recognition, but who has that kind of time? And then it does not recognize anyone else's words. At that rate, it's just easier to grab a pen and pencil and write down your grocery list.The product would be a fun one, if they could improve on the accuracy of the voice recognition.
I would give this camera five stars if not for the fact that I've had to send it in for repairs three times in the 2.5 year that I've owned it. When it works, the Canon Sureshot takes incredible pictures. The zoom and flash are great, and I am especially fond of the red-eye feature. However, my camera kept having this weird problem where it would rewind film when I was in the middle of the roll, and then I'd try to put a new roll in and it would rewind the film again. Each time that happened, I had to take it in for repairs. I was lucky that I lived close to a Canon repair facility at the time, otherwise I would have been really ticked about having to pay to ship my camera to them so many times. The repair people were really nice about everything and my camera has been working well for almost ten months now (knock on wood! I'm sure that will change as soon as I post this review). My next camera will NOT be a Canon, however. I've learned my lesson.
The Sony XL-2200 Replacement Lamp came quickly and was packaged very safely. After installed it solved our problem.. thank you for a great transaction.
I work on X-Ray machines. We use UPS on our computers. The system was alarming, bad battery. I ordered this replacement. It fit and pluged in as expected. Passed battery test, no problems.
Customer support quite good - Despite prompt MP600 replacement and subsequently replacement of cassette tray, unit fails to feed sheets from cassette tray - MP600 seems thirsty - Printed fewer than 300 sheets in grayscale at low resolution when tank started blinking - Print quality still very adequate.I like the convenient card reader ( rarely used ), and two-sided printing ( always used ).Apart from cassette inconvenience, this very competitively priced printer/scanner/copier fills the bill for home use.
This silicone case fits the player exceptionally well, helping to make the player bounce-proof. It easily slipped over the player. Given the price it is an exceptional value, particularly if it prevents damage to the player in event of an accidental dropping.
I felt that this machine was VERY slow until I put in a total of 3gigs of memory---now it works as fast as XP. The desktop memory meter says I'm at 50% memory usage, so 2 gigs would have probably been enough.As stated in some of the other reviews, with the on/off button on the top edge of the front panel it is too easy to turn the machine off while moving or tilting the case. Also, it would have been nice if HP would have included a disk copy of Vista.3 USB ports on the front and also firewire. The built in card reader on the front is also very nice. A very quiet machine and it looks good. I'm not a gamer so the graphics look fine to me, but my kids say my $550 laptop has a better graphics card than this.Overall, with the increased memory, I'm quite happy with this machine.
OK Folks,first-off, let me say that I have never owned a wi-fi router before. And recently I purchased my wifey-poo a top-o-dee-line laptop - so a wi-fi router was gonna be added to our computer gadgets.Being the computer geek that I am, I went to a few different "techie places" to see what was the hottest think out on the market in regards to wi-fi routers. And "Lo and Behold...this one kept on popping up.During this searching process, I learned that the "N" series of wi-fi routers are the newest craze in technology. (Beating out the "B" and "G" series routers in power/distance, download speeds, and technology).Anyhoo, to make a long story short, we purchased the router and could not be happier. I have it set-up in my office, which is where the main PC is located. The office also happens to be situated right in between the bedrooms and the living-room and kitchen areas.It has perfect reception everywhere in our house. Everywhere we go, the signal strength is "maxed out".Now let me be quite frank here. I also have a high end Cisco firewall router. And because of that, and never having owned a wi-fi router before...the installation kinda through me for a loop. I think it took me a little longer than normal to hook it up, and it's working fine. But when I have a little free time, I will need to recheck everything to make sure it is set-up correctly - with all the passwords and security defenses in place.Like I said before...so far I am very happy with it.Pricewise, Amazon.com has it the cheapest. And Amazon.com is also a reputable seller, so I'd go with them if you want to mail order it at a great price. Ourselves...we found it on sale at Circuit City $99.00. It was a few dollars more, but we had it in our hands immediately.Bottom line, I would recommend this router. In it's specs, it beats every other router out in the market for speed of download, power, and distance.
I have used many different strings in my 30+ years of playing the guitar. ELIXIR guitar strings give me what I've been looking for...lasting good tone and sound.I use the medium gauged, NANOWEB ultra thin coating,(.013 - .056)on my TAYLOR 314-CE tuned a whole step down (D G C F A D). The tone and playability are perfect. Just capo the second fret to be in standard tuning.
Will only hold in place for a 3 pin plug. 2 pins do not stay in place and slip out.
Go with the Sony KV-20FV12 20&quot; FD Trinitron WEGA TV for $50 more. It has a 3-D comb filter for sharper picture and it comes with better speakers. It's worth the money. I own one and checked out these features. It is sharper. That's a fact. It sounds better. That's a fact. WEGA is the name for Sony's flat screen. That gives you a sharper picture. The upgrade in the comb filter makes the difference.
MEMOREX 4.7GB/16X DVD-R 50 PACKI have never once had any trouble from these discs and to be honest other than a random pack of defective or warped discs I do not see the problem. I have been reading the reviews and it seems there are more than a few negative reviews and I don't get it. Like I said above other than bad luck when purchasing I don not think there is a problem with this brand as I have been using them non stop and have yet to find a problem.I do understand that some will be warped or defective in some way but from my personal experience the y have worked just fine. I have bought both the orange and the purple and have never had a problem with either other than maybe the occasional bad disc. The disc have 4.7g's and 120 min's on each and have worked with backing files up burning movies or shows or what ever perfectly thus far.I would recommend these discs as I have had no problem and have been using them for a year almost and they still work fine.
So light weight and sleek. Unbelievable all that it can carry considering its size. You will clean up all your music cds.
I like this product and I am enjoying a good quality films out of it
As another reviewer said, if your looking for a better shower radio, you won't find one. This radio is extremely well built, and nothing about it feels cheap. This radio sounds good, but understand that it is not high fidelity. The antennas work good and it is really waterproof.
I bought this 16GB card in hopes of storing lots of my newborn baby pictures. I used it only for a couple of months and when I tried reviewing my pictures on the camera today, I got a "CARD ERROR" message on my camera display. No big deal, I thought, my computer will surely open those. But it did not. I got "FILE CORRUPTED" message each time I tried to open the contents of the card. Instead of preserving lots of photos, I lost lots of photos. Those last two months of our firstborn baby's life - gone forever. This has never happened with any of my cards before. Save yourself a major disappointment and choose a different brand and a different memory card.
Does not record sound when recording live TV. Can't watch a show on one station and record on another station. You can find cards for cheaper that have better package software.
I got this microphone today and I used it with Skype and MSN. My friends told me that the sound was very clear as if I sat next to them. It's good that it's not USB microphone because I don't have many USB ports. Moreover, it's very easy to use. Just plug it in the mic port (pink one) and set the driver for microphone and use it.
cant write a true review about this. i bought it without actually looking what it does i just looked at the title. im sure the product works but if your looking to plug it into one jack and get two connections it wont work for you. make sure you read what you purchase.
I just received my remote yesterday. I bought a refurbed one and it arrived looking brand new. The number of devices this thing supports blows my mind. Every single component I own is included and the remote supports every single function. The only thing I couldnt find is on TV mode how do you type a decimal point for tuning in OTA HDTV channels (ex. 25.1 or 25.2). They even had my FTA digital satellite receiver included. I've NEVER seen that. All in all I'm extremely satisfied so far. I've read some bad things about this remote, such as buttons failing after a few weeks, I'll keep this updated if this happens.
I have tried many different types of ear buds in the quest for comfort while listening to my MP3 player. I have found that there aren't any that are 100% comfortable but these are the best I've found after about 6 different pairs. Another plus is that I hear very little outside noise so I don't have to turn them up very loud to enjoy my music and nothing else.
Viewing the internet this monitor was great. When I tried to play a movie, DVD DISC, MPEG, AVI, ANYTHING. The picture was terrible. Very bad pixilation. I was told it might be the video card. I bought a new card XFX geforce 7600 gs, for another $150.00. Same quality on films. I tried latest driver from XFX, from nvidia, etc. Changed screen resolutions, everything you could think of, I tried. The picture for viewing movies was terrible. I hooked my old 15 inch monitor back up, the picture quality for movies is great. I have returned this monitor, now I have to wait for a refund before I will try a different monitor. The black light bleed is very bad. If you watch films on your monitor, you can't help but notice it.PS. Amazon was great about refunding shipping. Amazon is the best online store there is.
I got this PDA rather late, just before the release of the NX73 and NX80. As it is with technology, I had barely even won my first freecell game on this PDA when I was drooling again over the new NX models and wishing I'd held back my purchase.On the whole, the NX70 has great features - a built-in digital and video camera, voice recorder, MP3 player etc, but quality is compromised by quantity. The digicam takes fairly decent photos, but works only in perfect lighting; video recording resolution is far too low and that lessens very much the fun of watching playbacks.You'd need a memory stick (MagicGate compatible) to be actually able to make use of the NX70's multimedia functions, so factor in the cost of a memory stick when you decide to purchase the PDA. It also helps if you have a memory stick drive in your notebook computer for fast and easy transfer of data. I've had some problems with Memory Stick Import and Export that I haven't been able to sort out yet.
The Taiyo Yuden discs were the recommended dvd media for my slideshow presentation. Although somewhat skeptical, I am impressed....these discs burned first time, every time without a glitch! The supplier also is to be commended for the ease of order and speedy delivery!
This is a good, low-cost case with ample protection for your Palm. The outer shell is fairly rigid and can take some abuse. I trimmed the velcro provided slightly to allow the speaker hole on the Tungsten E to remain uncovered, and it still has enough coverage to solidly hold the Palm in place.It's a four instead of a five star for me since there is only storage for two SD cards - I have four now and I'm using one of the credit card slots for additional storage. The zipper also continues far into the covered spine of the case, and it is possible to get the zipper pull trapped in there(although one is more likely to do that out of curiosity than accident)
This is just a BIG OLD CD CASE. I mean, it's huge. It's a really great value but is by no means compact. Don't underestimate its size.
Computer no longer recognizes the disk when you plug in the USB cable. Now the drive just makes repetitive eeep! eeep! noises like a dying bird. Will never buy Lacie again.
I have received 2 complete stereos systems and both arrived with non-functioning CD changers. The first CD changer at least played Disc 1 but the second CD changer plays no discs and will not release the 3 CDs that I put in it. I will have to go to a service center just to get the CDs out before I return the unit. Furthermore, this unit is fairly expensive and the FM antenna shipped with it is a simple wire without a connector. They expect you to buy an adaptor or another antenna. However, the sound is great.
Fairly easy to install. We ordered 3 for each receptionist in our office and between the three of us, we figured it out and were all set up in about an hour. The headset is a little hard to connect to the charger, but not to the point that I wouldn't recommend it. We use the headband to wear ours, I don't see how anyone could use the ear attachment. It is very bulky and to me, you'd have to have a huge ear to hold it on. I wish it had the newer kind that went behind your head, but this works just fine. Overall, it was easy to setup and works great. No problems so far.
I received my item and charged them in my phone...they worked for 24 hours and then I got a dead battery warning on my phone. I bought two and it happened with both of them. I could kind of understand if it was only one of them, but the fact that it happened with both batteries on different phones leads me to believe that this seller is deliberately selling faulty batteries. This is a scam...don't buy.
This is an easy to use item that anyone can use. Easy to rip music, add photos, contacts etc. The only negative thing about this it the ear buds...they're horrible and hurt your ears after only 30 minutes or so of use. I bought silicone ear buds and now I'm a happy camper!
I really love the 720. I have tried the Garmin Nuvi and just didn't like the software nearly as much as the TomTom. Entering addresses is really fast and you only see towns in the state you are looking in. This means no more having to scroll through 30 different Springfields to get to the one you are searching for. You can hide the keyboard to see a long list of close matches so instead of having to type out the full city or street name you can just hit the first few letters and then pick from a list.Mapshare seems like it will be a huge advance in the world of automotive GPS devices. Is a street marked as open when it should be blocked? Just correct the error with a few quick taps on the screen and it's fixed. What's really the big advance though is the ability to share my corrections with all other TomTom owners. I connect the 720 to the TomTom HOME software and it downloads corrections that other users have submitted.What you see on the screen can be fully customized so that if you want the status bar on the side then you can put it there or you can leave it on the bottom. You can also decide what information is shown in the status bar. You can show or hide the time of day, remaining time, remaining distance, current heading, and your current rate of speed. If you subtract items from the status bar the other items automatically get bigger to take up the remaining space. You can also select if you want to show the current street you are on and the name of the next street you will be turning on to.Text to speech quality is very good and will say the directions so for example it might say "in 250 feet keep right, then take the exit right, 204B towards Westview." Or "in 200 meters, turn right South West Madison Avenue." You can choose from multiple voices although I think the Dave voice sounds the best of the bunch. If you don't want to hear the "keep to lane" instructions you can disable this feature although I personally like to have it on. You can also record your own spoken instructions so for example you could have your kid's voice tell you to turn left in 200 feet. I haven't tried this though.The screen is very bright and easy to see even when I have my sunglasses on. The 720 can be set to automatically turn the brightness down as it gets dark thanks to a built in light sensor on the front of the unit.The mount is pretty clever and super easy to use. Just push it up to the windshield and it sticks right on. The 720 then just slides right on and is held solidly in place. You can turn the 720 in any direction to get it exactly where it's easiest for you to see.With all the great features of the 720, I think what will really set it apart even more from the other GPS units out there is the Mapshare feature. Being able to fix your own map and download updates automatically to keep the map up to date is one of those things that is so fantastically great that you wonder why on earth it took so long to make to a shipping product. Whether or not it can live up to the expectations remains to be seen. Even if you took Mapshare away it's still the best car GPS I've ever used. With it, there's just no contest.My biggest complaint is that there's no case in the box. You need to buy one separately although I've been using the plastic holder it shipped in so far which is OK.
Nice styling and stainless steel quality, but I was really disappointed with both the quantity and quality of the coffee brewed. Coffee was usually very weak, I don't think the coffee pot ever worked right despite reading and re-reading the directions and using different brands/grades of coffee. I tried it for a week and then returned it, after trying to drink too many cups of weak coffee. I am scratching my head at the 200+ rave reviews....
The Apollo 28" by Westcott is amazing, and adds great creative light possibilities. The umbrella design is great for easy and quick setup. As far as the reviews about breaking easily, I'd ignore those if you can use your brain and be careful. Any photographer knows that we hold and use expensive equipment that can break if we thrash it... It is not a delicate item, but if you drop it from 12' on a light stand it, like pretty much anything else under the sun will probably bust (that isn't a product defect that's common sense).
I just want to let people know that my experience of buying my Olympus Camera Battery was a great one!This battery was exactly what I was looking for and worked perfectly. This battery is almost impossible to find in your regular department stores so to find the perfect battery that works wonderfully was GREAT! The price was unbelievably low and I recieved the battery very quickly.Thank you again, this is what keeps me coming back to AMAZON again and again.
All seemed fine when I first got my optio x 2 years ago. It took great pictures, although in the "no flash" mode, the pictures are blurred. Overall, I was satisfied. On a trip, the camera was dropped in the snow but it works fine, it has endured blazing heat, and everything seemed to be going fine and I never had a problem with it until yesterday when it froze up completely. It hadn't gotten wet and nothing out of the ordinary had occured, i just turned it on and went into "play mode" and red lines came across the screen and none of the buttons worked, not even the power. There is no "reset" button I'm pretty sure, so my only option was to put it to charge. Luckily when i put it in the charger it turned off by itself. After fully charging it up again, i tested it at home. Everything seemed to be in working condition. But when I took it out again the same thing happend. My warranty expired, and the only thing i can think of is that fall in the snow it took a while back, but it seems strange that the effects would come 6 months after the accident. I am looking into buying an Optio WP because of that.If you are a careful person, the camera is probably right for you. In my case, I'll go for the waterproof one.
P>If you need to bring your work home, this is the notebook for you. But, if you're looking for a more whole experience including watching movies, playing games, and listening to music, etc..., then this Notebook is not for you.I bought it a week ago from (a local store), but ended up returning it because it was a "barebone" system in that it has a blazing fast processor, bus speed, and memory; but that's about all it has!Don't get me wrong. Sony Notebooks are excellent in quality. About 6 months ago, i bought the 505BX (12.1") display, and it was a great performer as well.But the problem here is that this FRV26 has no Wireless Internet, which is becoming so important these days. Also, it has Shared Video Memory which takes from your 512 MB of memory, leaving you with 448 MB of main memory.Also, it has no memory stick slot, no floppy drive, and WORST OF ALL, a horrible graphics set with only 1024 X 760 resolution which, although common, is more suitable for a child.Basically, they stripped it of every bell and whistle to offer it for a cheap(price). It's a good deal, again, if you need business performance, otherwise....
I found nearly everything in this DSLR. Only i experienced these two disadvantages for me:1.It exhausts batteries two times more if you compare with D70s.2.It hasn't an IR receiver, if you want to use an IR remote control, you need to plug an IR receiver to hotshoe and connect it to 10 pin socket of D200.
I was worried that because of this products low price, it would be a chintzy knock-off. It's not! I was really impressed at the weight of the cable for the $6 price-tag.
My phone has a built in headset plug, but in order to get a plantronics headset to work you MUST plug it into their amplifier box. They've made deliberate design decisions to ensure that you can't just plug it into your phone.That doesn't really make any sense. A headset is just a normal telephone receiver shaped like a headset, so I should have the same sort of plug shape and not require a clunky, oversized, battery-requiring "universal modular amplifier" to make it work.
Touchscreen feature makes this camera simple to operate through a waterproof housing, and therefore the housings are relatively cheap. The large viewing screen is also easy to see through the housing.Pictures and video are great above or below the water. I own two of these, and I've bought two more as gifts.Almost impossible to find new as of this writing. I'm not sure why, but Sony seems to have discontinued production.
Don't worry. Use the "auxiliary mount adapter" that comes with your GPS unit, may be you have dropped it into the box. This adapter attaches to the GPS unit easily,screwing it on the back of the original battery cover, don't remove it, and don't replace it with the bike mount cover, it is useless. Now you can install the Etrex either on the handlebar mount or on the Suction Mounting Bracket. You don't need to buy anything else.
I recieved the Samsung 70GL Power Zoom Ultra Compact Camera as a birthday present. It was given to me early so I could take pictures of my daily events during my vacation. I did have trouble loading the film. On several tries, I had to open the loading 'bay' and replace the film. I belive I might have exposed several frames on the roll just to get it to take. Is there some type of problems out there with this particular camera? and if so, is there a fix for them? Please let me know I would like to take full advantage of this product!
This was the least expensive headset I could find that worked with Rosetta Stone. Great product even if it is labeled Microsoft!
The reality about the Sony Vaio VGN-UX380N is that it is what it claims to be: an >ultra&lt; mobile portable computer. It is not a PDA (those would be smaller but not run a full version of Windows). It is not a laptop/notebook (those would be larger and have a nearly-full-sized keyboard). It is, however, a compromise between the two. Its a chance to have a full version of Windows running on a real computer that can be carried in a small bag or purse (but not a pocket).That being said, I purchased it to be able to remotely perform network tasks such as administering servers and routers, handle real email (and attachments), view and update spreadsheets and Word documents, and quickly surf the Internet while waiting for a plane or some other event. It does all that.Perhaps the best thing is that it truly has all bases covered for connectivity that I would possibly use. It does Ethernet and, while the Ethernet port isn't built in, it has one on the dock and also on a small dongle so that you still have a portable computer that does Ethernet. It handles WiFi A/B/G (no N but that isn't even an accepted standard just yet). There's bluetooth and finally WWAN through Cingular/AT&T.;The biggest drawback would be not the size (you should expect a 4.5" screen to be pretty small and you can easily zoom in to make it bigger) but the keyboard. Its functional and has the primary keys available without using modifiers like shift or function (even the common symbols like \ and numbers are available with one touch). It isn't very good for touch typing. Now, a small keyboard isn't going to be any good on any computer if you want to write a term paper or create the company's 2008 budget but even tasks such as entering a web URL seem to take longer than they should due to the keyboard design. You can use the pen, however, and logins can also use your fingerprint(s) so that you don't have to re-enter common logins. This is true not just for the Window login but for logins to web sites and network shares and such (the fingerprint software tracks these and can re-enter your login/password for almost anything with the swipe of a finger).The hard drive is small and Vista is large. I recommend that you immediately boot up the new 380N, create the recovery DVDs (2) using a USB DVD burner (I used a generic one that worked just fine) and then boot to the recovery DVD and restore the system MINUS the recovery partition. This will give you an extra 6-8 GB of disk space. Once you get back into Vista after the restore, get the properties on the C: drive and check the "use compression" box. Then wait for it to compress everything (choose "ignore all" after the first uncompressable file is found) and you'll have even more space without a noticeable performance degradation.Quick tip: Windows Vista supports remote desktop (RDP) so if you have another PC on the network, you can RDP into this Vaio and setup and configure the unit quite easily without the pen and keyboard. You can also install a free VNC host on the unit to configure it from a Mac or PC (also networked) but you will only be able to mimic the 1024x600 screen with VNC. Still, this shows up quite nicely on a "real" monitor and makes you appreciate just how tight the pixels are on the Vaio.Recommended as your primary computer: no, not at this time. Recommended as a portable companion to an existing desktop or notebook? Absolutely if it is truly the portability you need!
MY PC ORGINALLY HAD 1GB OF MEMORY , AND I DO PLAY VARIOUS PC GAMES WHICH ARE MEMORY HOGS . NOW WITH 3 GB IT RUNS AND PERFORMS MUCH BETTER WITH FASTER BOOT UPS AND QUICKER SHUT DOWNS. I HIGHLY RECOMENDED A MEMORY UPGRADE, I INSTALLED THE RAM IN 15 MINUTES. WELL WORTH THE PRICE
This came dead out of the box. Firmware upgrades and reformats do not fix it, all you have to do is google Muvo TX and see how many other people are having problems with this piece of garbage. Creative will also refuse to refund your money and instead try to get you with a 40 dollar credit. This product is defective end of story, search for yourself.
The tea is amazing, the pot is perfect, and the flowering devine. My house guests loved it. Not only did they receive a tasty, warm beverage, but they enjoyed the beautiful flower for the rest of the evening. It made for great after dinner conversation. My kids also love it! They love watching the tea bags expand into a lovely flower.I'm already on my third order. Thanks!!
The film was old and the photos were terrible! This used to be a really easy way to document something.
Based on the reviews I was afraid this will be a "hit" or "miss". Unfortunately it was a "miss". Received the couple of days ago. After charging for 18 hours, the unit did not indicate a full charge but I tried to turn it on anyway. The unit powers up (can hear it working) but the screen is blank. Tried resetting several times but no luck.Returning the item now.
Even though the GB-14 Gimbal Bracket was advertized to fit the Lowrance LMS-160, it did not. The openings on the side of the bracket are too small for the oversized knob diameter... this bracket may fit a different Lowrance GPS unit but not the LMS-160.
No difference in the product, why pay more for the Sony name?
Speakers work well and are sometimes too loud for my taste, but the teenagers love it.
Ordered black but got silver... but no big problem.I wanted to modify my Manfrotto "Digital" tripod to accept a different head. Manfrotto tech support was no help but this column looked like it would fit and when it arrived I was pleased to find it did fit. Only wish it was the longer column but this is better than ordering a new tripod.Order handled promptly.
Another innovative item from Oregon Scientific. I am really developing a high regard for their products - for the time being anyway. They are the only brand which provide you with a CD cloth and all required batteries. Minor inclusions but much needed and appreciated ones.I digress, let's get back to the Music Orbit. Firstly, this is a portable CD player which uses the NIMH batteries that you charge in the dock whilst you're listening to an actual CD or the radio. Or, you can just let it charge on its own - exactly like a mobile phone, no different really. If you just want to use it as a small sound system leave the CD player attached to the dock, which should be plugged into a power outlet and use as a conventional CD player,AM/FM tuner music system - the dock's external base wall is a speaker. So, you have a portable CD, radio, battery charger, clock and standard CD player with speakers-if the CD player remains attached to the dock.It's physical looks takes some getting used to. Looks like a bucket to me. After a while you don't mind it at all - you actually begin to quite like its unique looks. The only thing I would have liked is just a tad more power from the speakers themselves, considering they take up most of the Music Orbit's whole constructon. I guess it's not meant to be the only music system in your home, hence the portable CD player, which by the way can be connected to a sound system's auxiliary and not just the one it comes with. I shall be getting heaps of use from this musical bucket, or as my sister so aptly calls it, 'the pod'.
This is my second time for this item. I've been using it for years with my iMac. I like the way it fits on the desk in front of the iMac and I can easily stick a thumb drive into one of the ports. I bought this second one for my laptop, to act as a dock. I have a printer, hard drive and mouse connected into the hub, and I can then pop the laptop connection and it will all work together.
The USB Data / Charging adapter for the Apple 2nd Generation Shuffle is just what I was looking for. It works fine, the price was excellent, and it arrived quicker than I expected.
Thanks for the great quality, fast and trustable shipping and kind behaviour. I am totally satisfied with this item and service...
Very pleased with the LX Radio Recorder. More options than ipods. I use a 2G memory card. They recomend a 1G, 2 seems to work fine.Recording from Line is tricky.
microsoft points are an over all great product that can be used on many different things on the xbox. i was able to get 2 full games with this and i am very pleased with this purchase
This bag wasn't the first one purchased. I outgrew one bag and then bought a Canon 2400 gadget bag, but it couldn't hold all my accessories. The 200DG comfortably handles my extra lenses and even my flash bracket. I expect this bag to last a long time!
I just received mine - from Amazon - a few days ago, and I have to say, it's fabulous. I comparison shopped in person, and the Sharp had the best picture hands down - blacker blacks, crisper images that were not blurred when displaying motion, and in general less eye fatigue - in a row of 8 32" LCD TVs, my eye preferred to watch the Sharp every time. Now that I've got it home I can't say enough good things about it. My setup is a Comcast cable box, and setup was a breeze - a 5-connector cable from the box (3 component video and 2 sound channels) and I was finished.Delivery was a snap. The delivery guys were cool when I explained to them that I needed to see the machine power on and deliver video and audio before I could sign for it. They understood that I would be sending it back if it had not worked. In fact, they helped me set it up. I recommend having your cable box in place and the cables ready to plug into the machine; it really took 5 minutes to get it out of the box and get a picture and sound. (Actually after that there was no setup left to do; I haven't really adjusted anything since then and the picture is great.)In terms of comparison shopping, Sony hypes their digital image correction technologies, but this set also has a good number of them, available in easy-to-access menus. The default settings are best, especially for watching in HD, but if you are watching a grainy old black and white movie, you can set the noise reduction to 'high' to remove the grain - it's amazing, it just disappears - and the color to 'monochrome' to remove pesky color artifacts. Likewise you can optimize for 'slow' motion, such as those HD nature documentaries that show deer grazing at sunrise at Point Reyes; or 'fast' motion such as an HD NASCAR broadcast.At the 32" size point, I compared Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Westinghouse, and JVC LCD screens, and the Sharp won. (This wasn't true for larger sizes or rear-projection TVs; Sony definitely seemed to have an edge there, but the 32" Sony LCD looked grey and washed out by comparison to the others.)I also used the DVI input to make this a computer monitor, just for laughs. The result: I immediately tossed my old Apple 20" monitor into the back room - no contest. This is now on my desk and it is my main monitor as well as main TV.Some other things I liked: It's light. The stand is on the TV when it's shipped, no assembly required. There's a nice back cover to route wires cleanly. The remote is easy to use.Finally, a couple of reviews incorrectly mentioned the speakers being detachable. They're not. You could never get them off, they are totally built in, permanently attached, fully integrated into the case of the TV.I'd buy this TV from Amazon again, my satisfaction is 100%.
I purchased this card months and months ago right about when it came out. It went defective and I got an RMA from visiontek for repair. After a month, no new card. I emailed them and they stated they often go out of stock, but yet they always had them available on their site.Replying to my 4th email they stated they'd get a card to me by the end of the week. 3 weeks later and I've received NO card. Doom3 was released, didn't have a card to play it with. Half Life 2 arrived, still nothing. I wasted $399 and STILL have no card. Now they just ignore my emails.Sure, if you get a card that works fine, then i'm sure they are OK.
Firstly, the shipped product does not match with image displayed on Amazon in the sense the Tag on the flap simply reads "Canon" instead of "Canon PowerShot" as displayed in the product image. Hence lowers on product looks!Also, it feels much bulky with Camera when i loop it through my Belt. I would have rather prefer to have a case with shoulder strap instead.Nevertheless, the case seems to have enough padding to protect your camera from damage or shocks.
What wonderful speakers these are! I read the reviews here on Amazon and decided to use my gift certificates (courtesy of echo.com) towards these speakers. I admit, when I pulled them out of the box they looked awfully weenie. After pluggin' them in and firing up good old winamp, their quality blew me away. The human voice sounds so convincing through the 2 inch satellite speakers, and the subwoofer compliments them perfectly. Unlike other systems I've heard, the sub &quot;knows&quot; when NOT to broadcast- the resulting response is amazing.My only qualms about ordering this system is that its packing weight- 18 lbs- carries a corresponding shipping cost of a little over 8 bucks. Well worth it but something to consider when figuring the final cost. ... .I'd recommend this system to anybody! Check it out!
This is a great screen, everything from the packaging so it doesn't get damaged while shipping to installation. It looks great on the wall and is a fraction of the price of the ones at Best Buy. I didn't know if I should get the white or gray screen but I went with the gray because I have very little ambient light in the basement it's installed in and it works great, very very bright vivid image and the felt frame absorbs the light and gives you a very sharp border. Set up was very simple and the entire screen is tight leaving no wrinkles or waves. Buy this screen!
I just want to say the price of this card gets lower and lower. It costed me $30 one month ago. So maybe you can keep waiting.
There is no need to buy such an overpriced cable. They are making a fortune off of marketing and making you think you need such a cable. Just get a generic that costs 1/8th the price. You won't notice a difference.
I have owned the Canon i450, two i455s, and now this i470. Although they wear out quickly when you use them as much as I do--they are definitely not intended for that--these are lovely little printers, cheap to operate. The only thing you have to do is keep plenty of cartridges on hand, and use it, use it, use it, because otherwise the jets clog and the printer dies an early death.
I rated these at 3 stars based on performance, the highs are quite clear but the bass is minimal. I rated them 3 stars for construction quality as the box is made of cheap thin particle board (common for low end speakers). I rate the actual speakers themselves based on sound as I don't manufacture speakers. I am rating these against a much higher end speakers as that it what I have them to compare with (Phase Technology $1,000 for a pair). These are great speakers for the money if you have a sub, don't care for bass, and or are using them as surrounds. If your in college and looking for party speakers these aren't the ones.
This is the best scope of its size for the money. It is not only a first-rate scope for beginners but enough of an instrument to show you new things in the sky for years to come. It is sturdy and simple to operate. It has enough light-gathering power (more important than magnification) to reveal dim star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies and good enough optics to show you the surface of planets like Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars.Dobsonians like this one give by far the most view for the dollar, and the price on this one is superb. Affordable as this scope is, there is no reason to give so much as a glance at the numerous trashy 60mm refractors with exaggerated magnification claims that litter the market.Some advice on selection. Dobsonians come in a range of sizes. A 114mm (4 ") is a bit on the small side but still a fine instrument, especially if your ability to carry large objects is limited. A 150-200mm (6-8") scope like this one is in the middle of the recommended range. A 250mm (10") is on the big side, and you should buy one only if you are able-bodied.The advantage of this scope over the competing Celestron model (also reviewed) is that it comes with two good eyepieces.Some advice on use. Viewing through a telescope is less like playing a CD and more like playing a guitar. Finding objects takes a little bit of practice. To simplify finding, I would suggest replacing the supplied finder with Orion's superior 8x40 model and also supplementing it with a "red dot" finder; both are available on Amazon. You will also need to buy an atlas (Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas is the best available), a red flashlight to view the charts without blowing out your badly-needed night vision, and a guidebook to lead you to interesting objects. These investments will greatly add to your enjoyment.What more can I say? This is the kind of scope that experienced observers have been trying to steer novices towards for decades. Although, I recommend that you do your homework before buying any scope--learn the sky and get to know experienced stargazers who can advise you--when it comes time to purchase, you could hardly do better than this scope.For more advice, see my encyclopedic guide here on Amazon, "So you want to buy a telescope."
i recently bought the 3480 after my old jvc receiver started acting up. it was one of four or five i was looking at, including an onkyo and denon 2 channel receiver. after researching all the other receivers i settled on the 3480 because of the price. i got it for just under $250. there's nothing fancy about the reciever, but the sound is great, and that's what matters most. very nice.
I used my Jobo Giga One during a year long backpacking trip in Africa and couldn't imagine traveling without it. It's super easy to pop your card in, click copy, and be done storing your photos. You can quickly get back to enjoying life and taking more pictures. It doesn't have fancy features like review screens to edit pictures, it just focuses on keeping the photo files safe until you're ready to get to them. It copies memory cards, tells you how much data is on the card, and how much space you have left in the device. It also works as a backup hard drive when connected to a computer for any type of electronic file (music, word processing, photos, etc).Other travelers were always marveling when I'd pull it out... the Giga One is small, fits in your open hand, and stores 80GB of photos and media files. Other travelers ran out of space on memory cards and were left trying to find towns with cyber cafes that had CD burners before they could take more pictures. I had my Giga One and all I had to do was pop in a card and click "copy." It survived a year of heavy use during my backpacking trip in Africa (through rain and dust and dirt galore), and I still use it now for everyday use in the States, for big photo shoots, etc. The battery seemed to last forever too. If you're trying to cut down on packing and save space, just bring the computer USB cable and skip the separate charger. Plugging it into the computer will charge it as you organize photos or do internet.
I am in the consumer electronic wholesale business - and I chose to buy from Amazon for about the same price I was able to get wholesale with shipping.I ordered on a Wednesday evening-the product was shipped Thursday morning- and I received a call Monday evening for a delivery the next day.I was not home- my wife was- and the shipping company Amazon uses was so nice- they took it out of the box and put it in our wall unit.When I got home I hooked it up using HDMI cable from Cable Box to TV-and HDMI cable from upconversion DVD to TV.The Sony KDL-40V2500 Picture is SOO AMAZING!! I did not have sound- so I called the 1800-sony22 number.Within a minute I had a very courteous customer service rep help me with setting up- (I did not realize with the HDMI cables you must first use remote to set feature and get sound.)I want everyone to know- besides Sony having to me the best 1080P picture on the market- their customer service far surpasses any other company on the market!! I had another issue which Sony customer service took care of immediately!!YES- I want to give Five Stars to BOTH Sony- for their amazing product and customer service- and Amazon for excellent price and delivery.Thank You Both!! Elliot (New York City)
It doesn't sound like a live band or symphony orchestra, but if you're content with so-so sound and the convenience of listening to your CD's, radio tuner or TV audio in any other room of the house with no wires, this is for you. I couldn't believe how easy it was to set up -- just replace the antenna on back of the receiver with the one supplied with this unit, plug in to an outlet in any room within 100 feet, turn on your receiver and enjoy! I believe the volume control is independent of the volume control on the main unit, so you can crank it up if need be. And of course you can just switch it off while your main unit stays on. All in all, a great buy for the money -- I might get a second one for another room in the house.
Very nice subwoofer and very easy set up, but you will need to buy subwoofer audio cable which is not included.
After spending far too much time unplugging hotel fridges and lamps to find enough plugs, I decided I should get a portable power strip. Small and light and enough plugs for me needs. I just get to South America and find only 1 of my travel plugs will fit into the wall sockets, no problem. I'd give it 5 but I'm still not sure about the 45 degree tilt of the plug for all uses. Maybe after some time I will upgrade. Will never travel without it again.
I really wish there were half stars available. Because I would give a 3.5 stars. This product actually broke after the first 2 uses. The little spring that holds the DVD cover broke, and the door wouldn't shut tight to hold the DVD in place. We did learn a great trick though. Placing 2 or 3 pieces of folded paper between the DVD door and the screen when you shut it, gives it a nice snug fit and the DVD will play with no problem. It actually works better than before the spring broke. So, if any of you are upset because it seems like the DVD keeps stopping and trying to start again, because of bumps or jostling. Try adding a couple pieces of paper between the screen and DVD door and it should work much better.
This product does not fit tightly. It tends to fall out of the plugs it is attached to, both at the computer (the male end) and at the cable (female end). Complaint to the provider went unanswered. We will have to buy a replacement.
These stands are perfect and are perfect for my Bose system. Easy to set up and they look great. I recommend them for your Bose speakers.
The kit was delivered promptly. All items brand new. Works great. We enjoyed our trip to the Oregon coast with the XM radio from my motorcycle plumbed into our car. We used the cassette connection and it works great.Kit also comes with alternate antenna connections.Multiple ways to connect.
First, it was a lot smaller than I had imagined, and there are no "stops" to keep your equipment from sliding off if you don't have it screwed on tightly enough.Well, those "faults" are actually great features. It easily slides into a side pocket of my camera case(s), and the tall and short brackets are ideal if you need to change up lights/microphone from time to time. It is sturdy, you will not lose the screw - it is on to stay.Just make sure your equipment is properly secured. I don't use any of the other brackets I purchased. This is my go-to on nearly every occasion. So I'm giving it a reluctant but well-earned five stars.
I purched this inexpensive unit to replace the same one that I had for 3 years. It was reliable and easy to use, and has a duel system for European movies as well as US ones.It cost more than my original one, but still a good value.
Simple features, I got it for work and it does the job for what we need.
You get what you pay for...you can barely tell what the picture looks like on the digital screen after you take it.
I'm returning mine to walmart. shrek is not nearly as good in black and white.
This product does exactly what it is supposed to do.When you consider its price and how well it works, I would describe it as a must have for any computer tech.
I received these two days earlier than what my invoice's expected ship date said.I'm not an audiophile in any sense, but I do very much enjoy listening to various music while I work. (In fact, rarely am I _not_ listening to music while working.) When I plugged these into the back of my computer, I was instantly astounded by the quality.Somehow, Sennheiser always seems able to put out very high-quality gear at very affordable prices. This pair of headphones doesn't seem to cut the extreme highs or lows either, instead emphasizing all aspects of the music in a very pleasing manner.The actual headphones are great too, as they actually cup and sourround the ears to drown out most external noise. However, they're still not aurally opaque enough to drown out everything, and I can still carry on a conversation with someone else as I listen to my music or games, etc. The head band and leather is very comfortable, even after many many hours of use.I highly recommend this to anyone who needs a budget headphone system. It's likely the best "bang for your buck" in this price range.
I'm not happy with this reciever at all, Even with the HDMI cables you still have to hook up audio cables to get sound from each device you hook up. Also you have to have the reciever on anytime you have your tv on, you cannot watch and hear your TV while listening to say a CD at the same time.
These are most deffinatly , Worth every dollar.i-Pod ? KICK-ARS' BASS + + + , And they STAY PUT Nicely.Audiofile Phones !
This camera has a good form factor and takes sharp pictures. Unfortunately, it is very slow. It often takes seconds for it to focus during which time you have missed the shot. I would not purchase this product for that reason.
Better than my old Bel 980 on filtering false signals. Just as good or maybe better on finding real threats. Blue lights are much less noticable from the rear of the vehicle.
This thing does not work. It is suppose to be a splitter for RJ45 so you can have two computers using one drop. Doesn't do it! One or the other computer will work but not both online at the same time. What value is that to anyone and why would they sell this for that purpose if it doesn't do what it says. I would return it except why pay more money?
These are the best speakers I have used for the PC. They can play sound from a movie and game audio perfectly at the same time. They also get loud, and the bass ads the extra to make it sound and feel great. If you only want stereo audio these are great.Personal use:These are in my room, i can turn up the audio to hear words in a song while i'm in the shower. The sub sits on a concrete floor and is powerful enough to make the tub vibrate with the song.Compared to:These speakers whooped some Dell/Harmon Kardon speakers i also had. I had 2 sets the Dell/Harmon Kardon speakers and both sets the left speaker went bad, but the Dell Altec lansing A425 speakers which i've had for over 6 years still work perfectly.
For Years my wife has been shooting pictures of our kids playing basketball and always with disappointing results. Namely dark out of focus images. She had been using a Rebel Xti with a kit zoom or her longer Sigma zoom. Someone suggested the new image stabilizing kit lens that is coming with the new Rebel might do the trick. At that point I asked if I could do a bit of research and found that the Canon 85mm 1.8 was a good lens and value for indoor sports photography. It sounded exactly like what she needed. There is also a 100mm 2.0 that is very similar. We selected the 85mm thinking that on her Rebel that has a 1.6 crop, it would be a better focal length for portraits. She does do a lot of people shots so this made sense for us.In the gym the results with this lens are fantastic! The images are much brighter and we can shoot at 1/400 wide open and stop the action. Very nice, we could not be more pleased with this lens for this application. It turns out that at the gym the 85mm has given us plenty of reach. You just have to move a bit. The only challenge we now face is with auto focus. As we have reviewed many shots, sometimes we note that the AF locks on the back of the gym or a player other then our subject. We are working on techniques to lower the frequency of these out of focus shots. I think we may just be pushing the limits of the AF capabilities of the Rebel. Based on our experience we highly recommend this lens for indoor school sports application. Plus, it is relatively inexpensive. She does miss the zoom feature but only a little. The small and light weight form factor of this lens makes it easy to take with you and to move around with. If you are frustrated with your indoor gym shots and don't have a ton of cash to drop on a solution, this lens it a terrific choice.
This item was a waste of money. It does not work at all. You can only use one of the ports.
I use this for hooking up lots of different devices from one end of my desk to the other where the printer is.I had some issues with a video camera, but not entirely sure that had to do with the cable or not.The extending end of mine is a little too easy to let go sometimes, but as I said, it seems to work good if you don't move devices around too much.
On the plus side... The price is great and it will get 4 computers to the internetFor a beginners, the on-line help is goodOn the down side...For IT Experts there is no support after &quot;where the cables go&quot;. The support personnel @ linksys want to fix everything with &quot;please check your cables&quot; they are no help. The router will shut down if you use the default &quot;auto select&quot; on the Network card speed and it will disconnect of you try to force it at 100mips. At 10mips it works like a champ.
I purchased the MA-401 along with the Netgear FM114P router (see separate review)from Amazon. I am using a DELL 5000 Inspiron laptop running Windows 2000. The package had a newer version of the software (according to the literature) and the installation instructions were actual screens shots of the install process with appropriate responses to be selected at each step. The installation took about 5 minutes. I shutdown the laptop, plugged in the MA-401 and booted then inserted the installation CD. The installation was true plug and play.After installation the card worked flawlessly. In a 2500 sq ft home (plus basement) the card worked well in every room including the basement. The FM114P router was located on the first floor. The MA-401 also worked outside but the signal weakened about 40-50 feet from the house and orientation of the laptop then determined signal strength.A co-worker bought the same setup to use with a Compaq laptop running NT. Installation was more tricky with NT(need to read the manual) and we had more trouble getting the system working reliably but it now seems OK.Setting up the printer port and changing router/card setting for encryption, SSID, etc. was less straight forward than initial card installation but not a huge task. The MA-401 and the FM114P work together right out of the box without configuration but will be less secure if not configured.I highly recommend both the MA-401 and the FM114P.
I bought the 80GB iPod about 6 weeks ago, and exchanged it after a week since it kept locking up and re-booting itself several times a day, especially while playing videos (but also with mp3 files or photos.) My new one has similar problems, and I frequently have to "re-boot" the iPod to get it working again after it locks up if I try to watch a video. I have tried reinstalling the operating software as suggested on the Apple site, but that didn't seem to improve the situation. Overall, I am generally happy with the iPod, but my primary use was always planned to be audio. I don't think my replacement iPod works any better, I just have given up on watching video and only mostly use it for audio now. Just doing that is not too frustrating. My suggestion is - don't get your hopes up about easily watching movies or TV shows on your iPod. The whole reason I bought an iPod in the first place was that I figured Apple had worked out all the bugs by now, but apparently not. Every time it crashes now I wonder if it is too late to get a refund, so I don't know if I would still buy one if I could do it all over.
Not all cables are created equally as the review above correctly suggests. This product did NOT work out of the sealed package. Useless.Better Quality + Spending a few (or many) dollars more = A cable you can use for many years or until technology changes.This product went from the package to the recycling bin. It's garbage. Buying cheap sure costs a lot more money and time in the end. Don't make the same mistake I did.Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
I bought this for my son, who plays tennis for his college and travels extensively. This unit is perfect for him. It's highly flexible--it works with CDs, CDRs, CDRWs, and even DIRECT CDs. It's powered by 2 &quot;AA&quot; batteries which provide substantial playing time.The unit is rugged. Given the way he tends to treat his equipment, throwing it into and dragging it out of tennis bags which in turn are thrown around a lot, he should know. This ruggedness also is evident in that my son tells me that this unit has the best Anti-skip function he's ever experienced.The unit Comes with AC adapter and a very good car kit (order the model 303) which is easy to use and works well. This is important to him as, apparently, a lot of the school vans they travel in have no CD playing capabilities. (Ah, the hardships our kids must endure!)Finally, he really likes the ear phones. They have a unique design that is both comfortable for long use and provide excellent sound reproduction.This kid went through about 15 CD players in his last two years of high school and has had this puppy for as long as any 5 of his previous models combined.If that's not value, what the heck is?A great buy!
If you have a camera with a built-in autofocus-motor (D90, etc...), then you need this lens. Everyone should have a 50mm f/1.8 (or faster) lens. This lens is just too inexpensive and too good to pass up.You buy this lens for two reasons: to shoot in low light without flash or to get great depth of field control. With a wide aperture of f/1.8 you are guaranteed to get great natural light pictures indoors or other low light situations while maintaining a relatively low ISO. The other advantage to large apertures is of course the great isolation of your subject by limiting depth of field. The sample images posted by reviewers show how well this lens works on both accounts.I see reviews complaining about the sharpness of this lens. Forget about it. Sharpness is rarely a result of the lens. I've taken incredibly sharp pictures with this lens and very fuzzy pictures. Every fuzzy picture was because of something I did "wrong", for example...Depth of Field: With f/1.8 at 50mm if you're framing a close subject that is only 2 feet away, your depth of field (amount of subject in focus) is only .38 inches (&lt; 1 cm). That is what is referred to as "paper thin" depth of field. Naturally with such a small amount of the subject in focus much of the image will be "unsharp". This is expected and called bokeh. Be sure to understand how depth of field works, or make sure to shoot all your subjects from very far away (not recommended). If this is your first prime lens, then consider the 35mm f/1.8 which has a much more forgiving DOF (.8 inches at 2 feet when wide open).Subject Motion: With such a limited depth of field, when shooting at the larger apertures, even a small bit of subject motion can cause one of two things to happen. The first is that the part of the subject you wanted to be in focus moved and is now out of focus. The second is that the shutter speed wasn't fast enough to freeze the subject and motion blur occurs. Make sure to shoot moving subjects with an appropriately high shutter speed. Here is where your Nikon beats all other DSLRs: you can customize this using Auto ISO in your camera menu.Camera Shake: If you let your camera decide everything for you then eventually your shutter speed is going to drop to a value where you can no longer hold the camera steady enough to get a clear shot without a tripod. You need to always shoot at a speed that you can hold the camera steady at. Customize Auto ISO here as well based on your capabilities.Focus Errors: With paper thin depth of field at the wider apertures it's even easier for a focus error to ruin a picture. If you're taking a close-up picture of someone's face, and your camera selects the nearest object to focus on, then their nose will be in focus but their eyes slightly blurry. That will ruin your picture. Even being slightly off will wreck a great picture. Be very careful with your choice of focus method. If you're shooting at the wider apertures, but not at the nearest object, you may want to use selective auto-focus. Try to focus on the eyes if you're taking pictures of people.It's easy to see how the challenges of shooting at wide apertures have more to do with the sharpness of pictures than any optical quality of the lens. It is challenging, but the great pictures you get are well worth the effort.After the first year I owned this lens my photography education was greatly accelerated. I was immediately challenged to understand and master depth of field, shutter speed, ISO, and auto-focus. Without it, I would have continued to do the same dumb things that resulted in mediocre and blurred pictures. I would have continued to blame the tools (camera, lens, flash, etc...) instead of taking control for myself.If you're afraid to walk, then don't get this lens. The only way you're going to get proper depth of field and good framing is by walking closer to or farther away from your subject.If you don't have a camera with a built in autofocus-motor (D40, D40X, D60, D3000, D3100, or D5000), then you will either need to get the more expensive50mm f/1.4with the autofocus-motor or, if this is your first prime lens and you want a lower price, go ahead and start with the more forgiving35mm f/1.8.
Not much I can say about this T-adapter which isn't much more than a hollow tube, however, much needed to hook up a camera to a spotting scope or telescope. The adapter is made well and does the job that it was made to do for what its worth. Tried to stay with Celestron products to match the scope purchased.
I first tested the skullcrushers at BestBuy and compared them to the more expensive Beats by Dre and another pair of Sony headphones in the $200 range. I love bass and these headphones far surpassed the capacity to produce bass. If you're looking for great sound quality and super bass these are the best headphones out there.
overall, it is a good product, i like it.i use it when im jogging, so you dont really care about the sound quality...but it is really comfortable.it just sometimes the volume is not balanced because this earphone is hanging on the ear.
I love PDA's (and computers in general, for that matter) and this is an excellent device. There was a time when I swore by Palm's pda's, but while Windows CE (now known as Pocket PC) has evolved to near-desktop power, the Palm has remained virtually unchanged. Of the Pocket PC's available, this unit is the best compromise of size and power. It packs a 150mhz cpu (more powerful than the HP Jornada, less than the Ipaq), 16mb of ram, and an amazing screen capable of displaying 16bit color. The Ipaq and HP Jornada can both only do 12-bit color at best. All of that is packed in a comfortable, small device that feels extremely solid in the hand.While I do believe the EM-500 is probably the best unit available, it does have a few draw-backs. The miserly 16mb of ram is hardly enough... if you buy this make sure to get a 32mb or 64mb memory card to go with it. My other complaints are minimal: lack of hardware volume control, location of IRDA port... but none of these minor issues really impact the usefulness of the unit.Definitely a great PDA, and well worth the money
I purchased this printer for $46 after rebate. This printer is great. It's fairly quiet, prints relatively fast and has a small footprint. I was using this on a laptop running Windows XP and today, installed it my new laptop that is running Vista. The Vista installation was quick and simple and I did not encounter any problems. After 4 months, I am still on the original toner cartridge that came with the printer. I do not do alot of printing....am the average home user who occasionally does some "work related" printing. The print quality is quite good especially for a printer in this price range.You won't be disappointed with this one. It works as well as it's "sister" the higher priced LaserJet 1020 which I also own.
This item is not compatible with the D5100. If you have a D5100 you need the EP-5a.I can't speak to how well the product works or not, but ordering something that doesn't even fit into my camera is incredibly frustrating.
This is a wonderful product with some limitations. The buttons are too small and sometimes hard to find the right one. I also had a problem getting the next button to work for my cable DVR. Don't expect a perfect replacement for the original remotes, but it is close to duplicating almost all functions.
This clock is hard to use, hard to shut off and lacks some of the great components of the similar sony dream machine. AND . . . the bright green display will wake you in the night when you roll over and face it. Ridiculous. I absolutely do not like the design, lay out, functionality of this clock. And I'm sure the door on the CD player will break eventually as it has a motorized component to it.
This very flexible wall mount that I purchased at Amazon was perfect for my unusual need. The wall mount is used inside an open kitchen cabinet/bookcase. It is so flexible that it can come in front of the cabinet and then angle the TV so that it can be viewed all over the kitchen.
these sound pretty good for the money. pretty bassy..better in that respect than most out there..again, esp. for the money. some other reviews say they are simulated surround, etc. but they are as advertised a pro logic system. not dolby digital (5 totally seperate channels + bass signal to the sub) there are only 2 problems. there is always a hiss, not too noticeable, but there, whenever is plugged in. only solutions are to either unplug it or plug in cheap headphones into the wired remote control and unplug them when you want to use it. the other flaw is in the volume control. it has an electronic volume dial that controls other settings as well. problem is that on volume, the incerements are way to big...either that or there is a problem with mine. (if anyone else's is like this, post here) on mine, the volume only goes up or down every 2 clicks of the wheel, not each click. and then when it does, its too much, it's not a problem during the day usually when it doesn't matter, but i live in an apartment and its hard to find the right volume where i can hear it but the room mates/neighbors can't.
Overall a great player. The unit workes well with Windows media player 10 and is packed with features. The sound quality is excellent. Overall the player would be 5 stars EXCEPT-IRIVER. This company has no customer service at all. I had a couple quirky issues with the unit that I needed some help with. Their manual is useless. To-date, over the course of a week I have spent 2+ hours, per evening on 4 different days, on hold with them not able to get through. Good thing I have a speaker phone. They have yet to answer their support line.Its now become a matter of princepal that I get through. I've also sent off two different emails to them and in 5 days they have yet to return a one. Had I known, I would have seleced a different manufacturer.
I got these with high expectations and they were automatically filled. But after about half a year barely any sound comes out of the right ear and when I put them in my ear it makes this weird popping noise. I wouldnt recommend these.
I've almost burned 75 of the Memorex discs, and have not had one &quot;coaster&quot; yet. The 700 MB limit is great, as well as the 16x speed capability. I can burn at 12x without any problems (I have a PlexWriter 12/10/32A). Plus, the cost is nice and low.
I am very pleased with the hard drive. It was justplug and go! I feel more secure knowing thatmy important files are in a safe place.
I made several DVDs within the next day or so. Worked great and exceeded my expectations.
Great wire, works wonderful. Wish I had bought twice as much at first as I went through it faster than expected.
Overall I like Netgear...but I think this card may have been rushed to market. It worked fine at first, but overtime developed issues to the point where, the card will not establish a connection with the Gigabit Switch. I have some 100 MB switch ports still available, and the card works ok in them, but when I connect it to the Gigabit Switch, it will not establish a connection. We have upgraded drivers, reseated the cards, tried different ports, even rebuilt the computer and it still will not maintain a connection unless we have it connected to the 100 MB switch...which kind of defeats the purpose. Hopefully Netgear's newer Gigabit cards are more stable.
I was unsure of whether to purchase this product or not after reading previous customer reviews, but it works just fine. It is a snug fit and works very well with my sportband to give very accurate readings.
If you are coming from a lower end kit lens (18-55mm), this will be a very nice lens. It will give you greater telephoto capabilities, useful image stabilization, and decent performance. This lens is NOT pro quality by any stretch, but for a $440 retail it's pretty darned good. If you look around on various photo buy/sell boards you can find it for as low as $250 brand new. This is because Canon has flooded the market with these lenses by offering them as a kit lens bundled with various new camera bodies. This was probably a good business move on Canon's part, but it's of questionable value to the end user and it has caused the 2nd hand value of these lenses to absolutely plummet. But I digress...This lens is a fairly old design and it is showing it's age a bit. It has older generation image stabilization and questionable image quality by most standards. That said, it is the best general purpose zoom in this price range you can buy. It's better than the Tamron and better than the Sigma. If you've got $400 and need a do-it-all lens, this is about the best you can do.Here is my summary of the lens.STRENGTHS:- Very useful focal length range - especially on full frame. 28mm is moderately wide and 135 is moderately telephoto. On an APS-C sensor you don't really get much of a wide angle from it, but the telephoto is enhanced.- Image stabilization helps with the slower apertures. Expect to be able to hand hold the lens at 1/4-1/2 the shutter speed that you would without stabilization.- Reasonably quick autofocusing speed. Focusing was reliable for me on a 5D Mark II.- Comes with a lens hood. It's small, but it does provide valuable protection for the front element.- Guaranteed forward and backward compatibility with all Canon cameras (Sigma, Tamron, etc, can't offer this).WEAKNESSES:- Mediocre build quality. There is slop in the lens barrel and the zoom grip doesn't want to stay put.- Just "ok" image quality. Near the center of the frame sharpness is quite good, but quality falls off rapidly near the edges of of a full frame camera. It's a better choice for APS-C than full frame in this regard.- The zooming action is not smooth. Zoom will frequently stick as you zoom in and out, making it difficult to be precise with zooming.If you have a bit more of a budget and only shoot with an APS-C size sensor, the newer Canon EFS 15-85 is much better than this lens and offers what is generally considered to be a more useful focal length. If you shoot full frame and have more of a budget, the Canon 24-70 is far better than this lens as well. However if you want a quality general purpose lens this lens is really tough to beat at this price point.
I own this machine primarily because of its standalone faxing capabilities. For this purpose, it is an incredibly reliable machine. It is perfect in situations where no one is available to attend to the machine while it is receiving. The sheet feeder is virtually flawless, unlike many HP machines I have heard about and used. The printer functions appear to work reasonably well also. The one complaint I have is that the replacement ink cartridges are rather pricey.
I used to own a Hewlett Packard 5550. But I couldn't take the fact that the printer speed was superslow, and it was constantly jamming. So I finally took it out to the dumpster and began researching other printers and brands. I figured why not get a photo printer if it was about the same cost as a regular one.I've owned this new machine for less than a week now, but wow, the difference is huge. This machine feeds paper so much faster than my old printer (and no jamming so far). Also, the print speed is wonderful, especially when you're printing 30 and 40 page documents. It gets the job done in a matter of about a minute or two.I like the fact that this machine has a copier. However, one thing I would change about the copier is that (to my knowledge) you have to put stuff on the glass to copy it. So this means that you can't autofeed longer documents. It is convenient though if you just need to make a quick one to two page copy.Additionally, it's very convenient to be able to insert the memory card from your digital camera directly into the printer. The printer reads most kinds of memory cards. We have a Kodak camera, and an SD memory card. The memory card reader feature allowed me to take a picture of my Xmas tree, then take out the card, load it into the memory card reader, open the removable drive on my computer, click on the picture, save it my computer, adjust it and instandly email it to friends and family. This is a much more convenient way to upload digital photos if your computer doesn't have a memory card reader.Also, I've found the directions to be very easy to read and understand. I've only had the printer for a few days, and within hours I had it installed, was printing and making copies and the next day was uploading photos to my computer.I've printed a bunch of long documents, have photocopied stuff, etc. So far no problems!This is by far the nicest printer I have ever owned. I am very pleased with it. I would definitely recommmend it.One thing to note though is that this is larger than a standard printer so you may need to have a bigger place to store it.This is definitely worth the money especially if you plan to use the memory card feature and need access to a copier or a scanner.We haven't used the scanner feature yet or printed photos, but I am looking forward to doing that in the next few days. So far everything about this machine has met or exceeded my expectations. I am very impressed by this printer and the Canon brand. I am very pleased with my purchase.
This detector is great to keep as your driving companion. I cannot count how many cops I've busted while running it. No tickets, but I don't speed very often or to an extreme degree (10 over maybe). It isn't a cop detector, it's a radar detector. Don't waste your time going on about false positives. If you are picking up radar from a store or a bank, you are still detecting radar. With a little use you will learn your driving area and will be able to determine the sources of radar- whether it's a electronic door on a store front or a speed trap. The nice thing about this detector is the meter that gauges the strength of the beam hitting you. Stronger signals (2 or more bars) may be legitimate (cop). Weaker signals (1-2 bars) are more likely "noise" or not an imminent threat. Storefront radar is either K or X band. Cops run K and Ka band radar in my area. When you hear the Ka band chirp you learn to be on alert. This unit has truly impressed me a few times when I was being targeted with Ka band in areas where there is K band "noise." The detector in these instances would alert me to the stronger Ka band in these areas when they would usually be washed with weak K band radar. I don't imagine I would get that lucky in every one of these instances, since the unit is not designed to separate alerts or give two alerts at once. Highway mode has great detection- as long as the cops have their radar on. Smart cops will run with it off and flip it on when it is too late for you to slow down. Drive defensively! If you blow past everyone and lead the pack, you may be the first vehicle suddenly targeted with radar and get nabbed. I like to only go fast if someone is in front of me driving at approximately the same rate of speed and they are not too far away from me (no more than a mile). That way he gits hit, you get a heads up and are more cautious, watching the strength of the radar bars (which would increase as you get closer to the cop). I've picked up cops with about 30-45 seconds of warning on the highway going about 60-65 mph. 60 mph is a mile/minute, so that's greater than a mile away at the time of detection. City mode is just as useful because you pick up cops using radar often before they can see you (blocks away, over a hill, around a corner...). Buy this thing and put it to work and take stress off of your drive at the same time. Like people are saying, if you catch one cop and avoid one ticket, you already paid for the detector. You will catch more than one cop though, so it's definitely worth it. Don't go balls out when you first get it, drive with it and learn how it works first (limitations/"noise" radar in your area) before you push the envelope. Have fun. You can actually go on night joy rides and "look for cops," that's how useful the strength bar is on this thing. Give it a try.
I bought these to use with Skype. I thought the functionality was great, and the sound was very good, but in the end I found my ears started to hurt after about an hour becuase they didn't fit well around my ears. I also decided to go back to a plug style headset with one ear piece. I didn't like that it would take 15 to 20 seconds for the headphones to become active after I plugged them in. With the plug type of headset, I can just plug in to my headphones plug on my speakers, and the switch is immediate. I'm now using the Plantronics 50, and it works better.
I purchased this camera as a replacement for a Sony Mavica about 4 years old. I had a really good experience over those 4 years with the other Mavica.Wanting to take advantage of the current technology in digital photography, I don't think I could have chosen better.The quality of the 5mp photos is outstanding. This is a digital photograph that can really compete with film photography. I can't say enough about the clarity and detail that this captures. You'll have to see it to believe it.I was able to install the software on my Windows XP home edition after a very quick phone call to the software mfg which is listed on the envelope. For XP - don't download the first driver on the list of options. The second option - Image Maker - is the only one you need and it installs fine. You see - the first option on the list isn't needed for Windows XP.The storage on mini-CD's is perfect...and a much cheaper alternative to having film developed. With the USB connection, no need to remove the disc or finalize it until it is full.In only 24 hours - I know this was a great decision. You'll love it!
when i read the first one, (einstein's refrigerator) all i could think about was what an awesome science teacher steve silverman must be. he must be so incredibly interesting. now that he put out a second book i wasnt expecting, i am just so glad he is able to share his stories with me.if you love trivia or just interesting random facts/stories, you'll adore this book. i do.
I bought these headphones mainly for when I fly. These headphones do exactly what they say they do and thats isolating sound. I am an audiophile who loves live music and these headphones not only isolate sound but they sound amazing! I highly recommend these!
Spent weeks researching which camcorder to get and decided on this one. Why? The large sensor (1/3"), the MiniDV tape format, the hot shoe for either external mic or video light...and the almost universal positive reviews. Do not regret getting it at all, but here are the things that I found lacking...most solved by some ingenuity and throwing more money at Project Camcorder.After I got it, read reviews for the few Sony mics that would work with the hot shoe, and nobody seemed impressed. Oops. However, I bought a mic jack adaptor that fits onto the hot shoe, so I can connect an external mic of my choice. So got a used shotgun and found cabled workaround to use my Olympus stereo digital voice recorder as an external mic. Realized with iMovie that I could even record the audio track separately on the voice recorder (say for a seminar speaker) and replace the soundtrack in iMovie. That would free the hot shoe for a video lamp. Anyway, so far I've worked around all shortcomings, even to using a portable dvd player as a large video monitor.I hope to keep working with the camera, but so far am so satisfied with the picture quality under all circumstances that I have not gone beyond the Easy Mode. I do not do large long programs, but short YouTube programs, and mostly shoot short video segments that are edited together. The still feature is nice also, to get sharper still images to work into the program. Would buy the camcorder again, and might buy another one day to for "two-camera" work.
So far so good. This is much better than a surge strip which after installed looks like a mess behind the TV or entertainment center. It fits in like a component and has capacity for 8 plugs. The amazon purchase saved me big $ from big box stores.
I am very pleased with this LG 20-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV and the service also.
I got these as a replacement for my stock sound system, and plugged them right into my radio, no amps or anything. They worked fairly well for about 3 days and while driving on the highway,they farted out. a tweeter blew and they haven't sounded the same since. If you'll use them lightly, then go ahead. but otherwise be careful what you spend your money on
This bag was very nicely constructed and has a nice feel to it. I love all the compartments and I have it stuffed with stuff already. Great Job!
We bought this printer (about 9 months ago) looking for a reasonable quality all-in-one for home use. We mostly used it for email and web page print-outs.The first problem I experienced was that the photos I printed came out unnaturally red. I contacted Canon, they tutored me on how to select exactly the right paper for the printout I was making (which helped slightly), but the prints still came out red. Finally, the representative told me that the error must lie with my monitor. Well...we never had these problems with our HP (on the same computer and monitor). However, while moving, the movers killed it.Although we print something minor every other week, it seemed that we needed to replace the ink cartridges quarterly. Then I began to experience a strange ink cartridge error that stated I had more than one yellow ink cartridge within the printer--that's impossible since there is only enough space for each of the CMYK and 2 blacks. I had to pull the cartridge out repeatedly to get it to print--eventually it would not print at all. Additionally, the fax did not work after a short period of time. Also, it prints very slowly.We finally purchased an HP in an equivalent price range, prints much faster, the documents are much superior in their quality. I would never buy another Canon printer again. Seriously disappointed.
I really quite liked this lens. It takes great pictures and is easy to use. The only issue I have with it, and it isn't really an issue with the lens itself, is that it is a very specific lens, and is not what I would probably use on a daily basis. It is, however, one I would use if I was spending the day shooting distance shots.
I had recently bought the P850 from kodak and while looking for additional lenses from kodak each lense was around 150-300$ EACH... Kodak had other reccomendations and this buyer was one of them. I was beside myself to see all the stuff listed for under 100.00$!? The bag alone sells for around 60.00$ in best buy. I am still playing with all the stuff and its been over 1 month. The only thing I am not 150% satisfied with is the standing tripod, it seems slightly unsturdy, I still dont feel comfortable leaving the weight of my camera with the lenses on it. The tripod is very nice, but it is light there for if the slightest movement or gust of wind came it would rock it, and there goes all of my investment.
This cable has direction arrows printed on it to indicate which direction the data must flow. Unfortunately I made the mistake of hooking it up to my Roku player backwards with the arrows pointing towards the router. While I was behind my home theater messing around with the cable my daughter was playing with the remote and accidentally turned on Pandora. "Imagine" by John Lennon started playing. I became mesmerized by the breadth and the clarity of the soundstage. I thought that maybe the cable direction didn't matter. That was until the John Lennon song reached the infamous line "And no religion too".I heard a loud thunderclap, the doors of the coat closet in the foyer burst off their hinges. A beam of brilliant white light shone out of the door way. The living room began filling with fog. "Revolution 9" began playing from my stereo. Before I knew it I was gripping my TV stand for dear life as the portal opened creating a massive vacuum. All I do is watch in horror as a being of pure energy energed, morphed into the shape of a giant claw and grabbed my daughter taking her back into the portal. Worse yet my logitech harmony got sucked in as well.I found an old southern women who is also an audiophile. I explained to her what had happened and she told me this in a whispery voice... "By forcing the electrons through the cable backwards, you reversed their quantum spin. John Lennon is dead and is with the beast. But he walks, looking for Yoko Ono and doesn't believe that he is truly dead. He is always listening, straining to hear what sounds like home so he may find her. What he heard was his favorite song. He hears his own music playing all the time on radio stations all over the world. But when you hooked up your Denon ethernet cable backwards the electrons were screaming in protest and that got his attention. You created a beacon into the spiritual realm. He heard his song playing louder than ever before. The wider soundstage weakened the fabric of space time and he was able to punch through. He thought he found his Yoko Ono and took her back to his world to be his eternal bride."She drew up a shopping list and told me what to do. I bought an extra long pair Audioquest K2 speaker cables, looped themseveral times around my waist. I did a demo with them wrapped around my waist and they were awesome BTW. I also obtained some brilliant pebbles from Machina Dynamica and stuffed them into by pockets. Essentially what I had to do was summon a higher power, so I had my Roku player, still with the backwards Denon eternet cable, play "Thriller" by Micheal Jackson. I literally became electrified and filled with the spirit of the song. I moonwalked my way into the portal, confronted the spirit of John Lennon and defeated him by throwing the brilliant pebbles at him. I rescued my daughter, but was unsuccessful in locating my Harmony remote.I was unable to destroy my Denon ethernet cable. It proved to be literally indestructible. I gave it to the local Catholic church and the priest explained they get those cables all the time and they have to sealed in a special vault in the basement of the vatican.Everything is now almost normal. My daughter has also taken up dance choreography and songwriting. All my right hand gloves are missing and I've been finding piles of baby dolls wearing masks dropped from the edge of the balcony. She also wants to build an amusement park in the back yard. Oh well, I will have to fix that some other day.
This camera is easy to operate.Takes excellent pictures.Just like cameras you add lens to,all in one,no need to remove lens.Great wide angle and zoom.Camera auto focus is noisy.When using it in a quiet place where people are trying to listen,they will look at you trying to find out where the noise is coming from,(at church service).I just love this camera,and I can over look the noise.Takes great pictures with telescopic add on lens accessory(X3.22).
I have the rino120 dnathe bartters go dead in about 3days. Is there somthing that i can plug into my 12v system in my car or logging truck cig liter.i am always on the road and it is hard to put batters in it while moving . thank you . larry logan 4008 wilson way lincoln dalif 95648.
I've had one of these installed in two different PCs for the past couple of years as secondary systems on my home network using the matching USR wireless router. Initially I was using the USR 5410 PC card in an older laptop as my primary PC but switched last spring to a new laptop with built-in 802.11g with no apparent drop in performance. Only recently I moved the backup PC to a location that required wireless (it was connected to the router via ethernet cable in the previous location) and installed this card from a 3rd PC that was on the third floor. In this new configuration the router is only about ten feet away but a floor below; I'm getting 125Mpbs pretty consistently now, much better than when it was working between three floors. So no problems in several installations but much better performance when proximate to the router (no surprise). USRs web site is OK for finding drivers/support and I've had no service issues. If you have the related USR router this is a no-brainer, but as others have suggested you won't get the same throughput with another brand of modem.Note: WEP is available now and I've been using it on my system for a couple of years, so disregard the complaint below.
This is just what I needed: great quality, lots of room and I couldn't have been more happier with the price.
First of all, I would like to state that I got this keyboard about 2-3 years ago. I purchased it when I upgraded my pc. I had no issues at with the installation of this keyboard. It has several wonderful features that I adore. The first set of features that I like are the hot keys. I can open Microsoft Office programs with a touch of a button. I can alsso open My Computer, Calc, Internet, and Mail with a touch of a button. Copy and paste material at a touch of a button. By far this is the best keyboard that I have used. Fortunately I have a wrist rest. This is the only feature that I wish this keyboard had. But, as far as functionality goes, this keyboard is awesome and easy to use.
I live stream wild bird nest and have purchased cheaper cables only to have them short out one after the other. A little morning dew would be enough. I need the maximum length of four 16 footers to reach nest as you never know where they'll be.I purchased 4 of these spring of 2010 and in spring 2011 they are still working. During the winter the camera was pointed at bird feeders so they've been running for a year. I do tape plastic over each connection to protect them but even under several inches of snow my cams were still working, incredible.
Irecied on time and it works great. we are having surges cause by a blizzard in the Seattle area. Thank you for prompt service.
I bought one of these for myself a while ago - and while Im sure this was a great camera 7 years ago - its just not up to par anymore - Ive also seen the image quality deteriorate in the last few years ive had it - this is in all lighting situations as time moves along the pixels just get bigger and more noticeable.... Id say its realistically a 15 dollar digital camera you pick up at a drug store....thats what its worth.
I was very excited to see posted a "Like New" next to the description and to see the seller had good customer feedback. I was sent a broken and beat up camera. The only reason it got one star is because it is in fact a polaroid product. Like new?? IT HAD A DEAD DRIED UP GROSS BEATLE IN IT!!! The camera honestly looks like it thrown it out in the middle of Houston Street in New York City and had the Fire Department drive by multiple times. I have no problem with scratches and wear and tear but this was POOR CONDITION. Even had tape on it. Do they care at all about the products they sell? I am usually impressed with the sellers on amazon. This has taken the cake in customer dis-satisfation.Buy with caution.
WI-FI Setup was painless on my 4 computer network. (2) Vista, (3) XP Pro.
The cable came quickly without paying for express shipping. It plugged into the ethernet switch and the devices the first time and is working perfectly.Now I just have driver issues to fix.
Overall a very good product for the price. Audio on receive is a little soft- a design issue. As a ham radio operator, the claim of 26 mile range is very deceiving. Yes this is possible if you have line of site communications. For example mountain top to mountain top without any obstruction. Actual range will be approximately 1 mile in a flat wooded residential area and 5-7 miles over water and a few blocks in a big city. Another deceiving issue is that this product is not waterproof, it is splash resistant. If you want a waterproof radio get one with IPX7 standards-3 foot immersion for up to 30 minutes. The ear bud with boom microphone is a bit flimsy. The charger and stand is ok, but note this is not a smart charger and it is possible to overcharge your rechargeable batteries unless you manually unplug the charger after a timed cycle. The battery is a Nickel Metal Hydride battery. One should know that NiMHydride batteries have a high discharge rate when not in use and you will have to charge the radio before use or perform a float charge on a weekly basis to maintain these batteries in a charged state. I am sure the next generation radios of this class will incorporate Lithium Ion batteries as the price comes down. The grip feel of the radio is not as ergonomic as other brands but acceptable. I do like the ability to tone encode your transmissions. Overall this is an excellent product for the price and I would recommend it with the above limitations. If you want some waterproofing, put the radio in a sandwich bag.
It is a very good sylus. It has a reset pin on it so,it is easy to reset it without getting a paper clip to reset it.It is heavier than the m100 series stylus, and makes it feel more like a pen.
I am very satisfied with this Canon accesssory kit. The case is high grade leather and is padded. The camera fits snugly with no chance of falling out. The battery is so long lasting that I was surprised that one so small could take so many pictures. It is the same high quality battery that came with the camera. The strap (actually a chain) is nice and long so you can carry the camera around your neck. This makes it handy to use at a moments notice and eliminates the fear of dropping the camera when you are rushing to get that special shot. I highly recommend this kit.
Looked around for awhile for right sized sleeve for 10" laptop. This one does the trick. Very lightweight for road warriors and neoprene material protects laptop well. Very simple design...sleeve and 1 zipper. If you want other compartments or way to store both AC adapter and laptop in one case, this is not for you. However, for a smart, simple and lightweight design, can't think of anything better. Dot pattern brings some fun into the work place.
First one I got was from India I think, returned it, called Amazon customer service to see if I can get them specifically from Singapore, however they weren't set up to handle my request, 2nd package was what I wanted though: MKM-003 types.
I HAD ORDERED A CHARGER ONCE BEFORE THAT DIDN'T WORK AT ALL SO I WAS KIND OF WEARY, BUT I ORDER, ITEM CAME QUICKLY AND WAS PERFECT!!!! NOW I CAN USE MY CAMERA AGAIN. I WOULD BUY FROM THIS SELLER AGAIN AND WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SELLER WITHOUT HESITATION........
I purchased this system for my husband for Christmas and it's absolutely fantastic! We have 12 foot ceilings in our condo, so watching a movie now is like being at the movie theater! The ipod dock feature was a big factor for my decision, as well as the HDMI feature! We are very satisfied with this product!
I have had one going non stop for 3 months and it hasn't given up. I use one to pipe in about 30 minutes of background music in a room that people visit. The software was OK and it got me up and running. It plays WMA files which are smaller then MP3 files and heck I can't tell the difference.
Tiffin makes a quality filter at a good price. I always purchase some type of protective filter for my camera lenses and these do the job.
It is what the description says it is.FWI I purchased the XXL size. I'm 6', 230 lbs and the XL would have been adequate.
16-ft. Belkin USB cable for under $10 (compared to >$30 in retail stores) is certainly a bargain. Works fine, and is long enough to connect my PC and musical keyboard.
Constant, random switching back and forth between the machines. Can't install SuSE Linux with this thing plugged in to two machines. The idiotic thing needs a real switch where you pick system A or B and lock it, because their autoswitching is less than useless.
Video is very clear.itunes software is mediocre and since the iPOD works off of that, there are limitations based on that.Player works well. Ear buds are not that comfortable and removable covering falls off easily.Screen and unit scratches easily, so you end up covering the beautiful black (or white) case with a 'skin' covering which is less attractive, but more durable.Technology could still be improved-- but it is amazing the memory and relatively quick access to so much music, talk, video, etc.
I like this headphone as it has all basic features required. No fancy stuff, just plain headphones that worked as you expect.On cons side, plastic is bit cheap
No issues. Great price, fast delivery, product worked worked great running from a switch to my smart TV. Cable felt high quality for a very reasonable price.
Read all the other reviews like I did and I think you'll find that this unit is the "TiVo" for your car. I bought this unit for my wife and "testing" it on the way home I decided I had to have it. I bought another one for her Christmas gift. I did find with the price drop it was cheaper at Wal mart.
I like this player very much. It is a great alternative to the ipod nano (compare price and features). It is handy that you can expand the memory with small SD cards too. I bought this unit because of the low price and because it includes an FM tuner (NPR junkie). I have one minor complaint. Once you scan for your FM presets, there appears to be no way to flip from one pre-set to the next with a single button push. You have to go through a bit of a menu procedure, and this is a hassle. i have had other mp3 players that allowed you to hit (forward) to go to the next pre-set. I am not 100% sure about this flaw because I have not thoroughly investigated the issue. However, this flaw is not a deal breaker.
Although this item claims to be compatible with the video iPod, it is so, but only if you're good with an exacto knife. The cutout for the headphones is centered instead of offset to the right.Also it's not really clear what options you're getting with this product. When I bought one for my iPod video at Target, the cutout was in the right place, and the iSnug came with a separate internal cover for the iPod as well as a full size scratch guard for the front.When I bought this one for my kids, well.... you already know about the cutout, but the internal cover and the screen guard were not included. Fortunately, I am good with an exacto knife.
Very cheap, works ok, the mini usb connection on to the computer dosn't hold up well, keeps falling out. Otherwise works well.
I purchased these headphones for use with a television.First, they (the headphones) come with straight forward instructions (e.g., anyone can follow them and they do not have a million errors in them that lead the reader to wonder if English was not the author's first language). While headphone hookup isn't difficult - the fact that the instructions are "sound" makes it a bit more believable that the manufaturer really does care about quality and detail.Second - the headphone's performance is great! They are a bit bulky - but comfy, so no real detraction on that score.If one takes into account both the price and the quality of these headphones...I think they would have to agree - the product deserves somewhere between 4 and 5 stars.
great hi's and mid range. dont expect bump from these . you need a full sub set-up to get the full effect. ( i had to redo this review. they sounded great when they were working but they quit working the other day. )
Amazing upgrade to my games... very cool video card ... great for gamers i like it very much
This shower radio has a very small ineffective mirror on the front and picks up about 5% of the local radio stations in my area. I have not been able to listen to National Public Radio at all, which is actually the reason I wanted the shower radio. I would not reccomend this product, pay more and get more. You will get what you pay for with this product, not much.
Can you believe it, a laptop that looks just like a phone. Easy to hide, to avoid potential theft. Amazon should be checking their photos of products.
I have owned this product for 2yrs now and I must say it has not been an easy ride. I just bought a Garmin to replace it. Sometimes you get to your destination before the unit gets a gps fix. The GPS receiver built into this unit is the weakest on earth. It takes about 30min - 1hr for the unit to locate your position after every power on. This is very bad especially when you are in a hurry. If you don't mind waiting for 30mins for a fix, then this product is good for you but if not, I will advise you to look around some more...
In preparation for a few long flights, I purchased these headphones. Overall, they've met my expectations. I can't compare to any other brands of noise-canceling head phones, but over all I love these. Music clarity is great - bass is strong, and highs are crisp.The noise-canceling feature worked very well... I didn't realize how loud an airplane was until I switched off the noise-canceling feature. On all my flights, my window seats were located by the wing, slightly behind the engines. I didn't even notice the engine sounds.One thing I noticed, though, was that when noise canceling was turned on, the headphone volume went up a little, and I found myself lowering the volume. I'm not sure if this is common with noise-canceling. It was annoying at first, but later got used to it and adapted, preemptively lowering the source volume before switching on the noise-cancellation.Comfort was descent. Even these are around-the-ear, they still felt fine around my big ears. The foam of the ear pieces got indented after being packed tight in a bag for a while, but after a few days in their storage case, the foam returned to its original shape. I did notice my ears get a bit warm from extended use - there isn't too much of a way to let your ears breath.Battery life is great. After over 50+ hours of noise-canceling use, I'm still using the original battery which it shipped with.The headphone cord is removable so you can use the noise-canceling feature alone, without the cord getting in your way. Additionally, this ships with an airline headphone adapter and a 1/4 inch phono adapter. Along with these adapters, the cord can be stowed away in a small storage pouch which can be attached via velcro to the inside of the storage case. I left the bulky case behind and just packed the headphone and pouch in a small bag for my traveling.Overall, I'd recommend these headphones.
I got my Nikon camera back in November of '04. Being my first ever digital camera, I must say that I've been very pleased with it. I've taken it on vacations, to parties, and just about anything inbetween and have not had a single problem with it. As others have stated in their reviews, the 'flash recharge' is somewhat of a setback, but I didn't notice it as an annoyance. My Nikon has been dropped, thrown, and even had Dr. Pepper spilled on it and it still works like a charm. Now, I'm no photographer per say, but if you'd like to see some of the pictures I've taken with my Nikon (just for fun), visit my photo gallery @ www.STAYHEAVY.net/gallerySince I've had such good luck with this camera, I plan on purchasing more products from Nikon.
I ordered 120 minute audio recording tapes at a great price, they are professional quality and work perfectly, very happy with the purchase.
I bought this card for my husband for Christmas. Now, he LOVES the performance and it made his Tiger Woods 2007 golf game look GREAT! So much so, that I am rather envious as it doesn't look anywhere near as nice on my computer which has an Nvidia GeForce FX 5200!The one reason I give it 4 stars is that from the reviews and from the PICTURE posted here on Amazon, I thought it would have a cooling fan. It does not, or at least the one we received from Tiger Direct does not. It has a heat sink instead. So if you must have a cooling fan, realize that sometimes this product ships with a heat sink.That said, there has been no problem with the card through lack of a cooling fan, the heat sink seems to work just fine and my husband often spends hours on his computer.My husband has a home built system, running Windows XP Home SP1.Update 9/16/2008:Well, the lack of a cooling fan has not been a problem. The card has been running without a single hitch or glitch. I'm sorry I didn't give it 5 stars instead of 4.
Good quality, but laptop slips off. Plastic surface is too slippery. They (manufacturer) should put some rubber pads or rubberized surfaces to give laptop a grip when placed on this cooler.
This is a good, inexpensive little radio. I bought it to use in my 4x4. So far it has held up nicely and it works better than I thought it would. I have been using it with a magnet mount whip and have found it to reach out about 2 miles with ease. It even worked very well in the canyons we four wheel in. If I need to I will buy another.
This case is perfect if you need a protection for your G9 and that old school look.I use it as a case within a larger gear bag with my other cameras and also solo.It can fit on your belt so you can access the G9 very quickly when you see a shot you wanna get.It also comes with a handy spare battery pouch that clips onto the main case.... nice job canon.
The Kensiington Pilot Mouse requires that my bluetooth-equipped iMac rediscover the mouse each time the computer wakes from sleep mode. Kensington's website states the mouse is compatible with Macs, but this is true only if you're willing to keep your corded mouse connected or use your keyboard to rediscover the Kensington mouse each time you use your computer.Three contacts with Kensington's tech support were no help.I gave the mouse a two-star rating insted of one star because when the mouse does work, it works well. If only it worked as it's advertised by Kensington, it would be great. If you're looking for a wireless mouse for your Mac, avoid this one.
I bought these to use for rear surround. They sound really good considering the price. They exceeded my expectations. The install was really easy and fast. The instructions are simple and straight forward. I am going to install more throughout the whole house
Please spend the $100+ dollars and get this lens!! You cannot go wrong!! It is soooo sharp that you will be amazed. It is even sharp at f/1.8 and that is rare, but when stopped down to f/4.5+, it is insane!For a "cheap" lens, you get a light weight solid build with a metal mount, and an IQ that rivals most $1,000+ lenses.For the money, this lens is HIGHLY recommended. For the price, what do you have to lose....nothing, but you have so much to gain! This is a sound lens investment.Pro quality for less than $150....how could you not????
It's exactly what I was looking for. It's compact, user friendly and doesn't take up much space on the nightstand. Best of all - the numbers are large enough to read without my glasses! If I could improve anything, it needs a 24 hour button to turn off the alarm when I want to sleep in on weekends - I have to remember to turn the alarm back on after the weekend.
I don't really like this extention. It isn't really handy or very usable for me.
The case is sturdy and looks good. I think it will last a long time, had it a week now. The logo on the top of the case rises about an 1/8 inch above the case so makes it catch when I try to slide it in my bag or pocket. The most disappointing is the buds don't go in easily. You still have to wind them up and shove them in the case. Long time ago I bought cheap $4.95 ear buds to get through a flight. They came in a hard plastic case, puck shaped like this one. The difference was that case had a molded slot in the middle for each bud then you simply wound the cord around the puck and it closed in on itself. I'm going to look for that case instead.
This is the second time I have provided a review of the Canon Powershot A95 that I purchased a few weeks ago. I am very satisfied with my purchase. It was shipped promptly and packed very well to avaoid any damage when shipped. I previously owned a Canon Powershot A95 and really like the camera and the program.
Bought this camera a month ago, and it is definately one of the best digital cameras, especially for its price. The quality of the pictures that this camera takes really pushes the limit of a 4 megapixel camera, and takes analog quality pictures.
I bought this after looking it up online for more information. The output (audio and vidual) is awesome. The only downside to this is that if you do not have any audio equipment you might not know that you will need to purchase a switchbox to plug in your dvd and vcr in to, and this gets plugged in to an RF converter, which you plug your tv and cable in to.But once you get that taken care of, your set.
I think this is a great keyboard with the "wave" and negative tilt to the key board my hands and arms are much more comfortable.My only complaint is related to a black keyboard, tilting away from me, making it extremely difficult to glance down and find keys in anything but the best light. Not a huge deal when you are a touch typist, but difficult for others especially if their vision is compromised at all.There are "lighted key" boards available, but they are all the pretty standard rectangle from what I can see.Fangy's wife...
The tapes are excellent. No trouble with them at all. I use T-160 so that I can record 2 full hours using SP.
Plantronics has been in the phone business a long time, and it shows in the M12 amplifier. The unit is fairly easy to install. You start by pluggin it into the handset jack on the phone (some digital phone systems like Toshiba Strata Dk will offer an optional headset card - use that as you'll get better phone operation).You may need 2 AA batteries (or the optional AC adapter), depending on your phone system. Plug in your headset (make sure its compatiable with the quick disconnect plug on the amplifier), and adjust a slider on the side of the amp to select one of five settings (use the one that gives the best quality sound and operation, you won't harm the amp by experimenting). Now you are ready to dial.What makes this a good product? It is easy to install and configure, sound quality is excellent, and plantronics build quality is exceptional. It should last a long time and endure heavy use, even in a professional call center.One note, this amplifier will not work with dial in the handset phones. Not too many of those around these days, but its good to be aware of it.
The Belkin Tunedock achieves exactly what it sets out to do - provide a solid, flexible mounting solution for your iPod, iPod Mini or XM Radio (there are multiple versions of the 'dock). The color of the iPod mount is off-white - closer to grey really. The XM mount is black.The unit comes with a series of mounting cups that provide the base that fits into your cupholder. A stem then screws into the base. The mounting platform is attached to the top of the stem. The screw-in nature of the stem allows you to provide some degree of height adjustment and the mounting platform itself pivots to whatever angle works best for your mounting position.I was seeking a simple solution for mounting my iPod and XM Radio and did not want to take apart my dash or drill into something in order to achieve it. My cupholders are located in the dash, just above the radio in my 2001 VW Jetta. For me, the location is perfect and the 'docks hold their units firmly and stiffly enough that you can push a button or turn a wheel without having to steady the mount. The "cable management" clips on the backsides of the mounts are fair, but it would be better if you could clip them closed (they are open at one end).If you are looking for an "elegant" solution, this is probably not the mount for you. The grey/white matches my interior, but really, I have radios sticking out of the front of my dash in the cupholders - this is not about looks. Note that the picture shown here is of the mount for the regular iPod - not the Mini - there is a slight difference in that there is no suction cup for the Mini version - but instead it is a stiff, but flexible rubber that secures your mini from both sides (the width is also perfect for holding my cell phone when I don't have the mini mounted).Another commentator criticized this mount because it got in the way of his shifting. I suppose he could just as well write a bad review about his car for the same reason. Before you buy these, you should also really think about where your cupholders are located. If the location is marginal, or hard to reach, or requires you to run wires where you don't want to run wires then find something else. The unit does exactly what it sets out to do - allows you to mount your iPod from your cupholder.
Worked right out of the box for me. The literature for configuring the &quot;network&quot; password is wanting, but with the help of a web search I was able to do it.
I was a little surprised by the above average price even for the brand (Toshiba) AC adapter. But proceed and bought it anyway because my laptop deserves genuine brand.However, nothing says that Toshiba actually participated in the producing of the item. Nothing says who did either. All I can see on the plastic cover is MADE IN CHINA noname nobrand.My laptop is expecting very precise voltage (19.2V I believe). gives it anywhere from 15 to 24 volts.It's about time and a half bigger than standard AC.It has a fan (you can't see it on the picture) which makes some background noise from time to time.
They put a heatsink on this thing for a good reason. I don't think I've ever installed a network adapter that gets as hot as this thing does. You can burn your fingers, it gets that hot. I'm actually looking around my old parts for a bigger heatsink I could put on it.This adapter supports a variety of protocols and options, however, you will have to find the documentation and research configuration options on your own. The documentation is available at HP's website, but it is somewhat incomplete. This adapter is meant for servers, but it works fine on my X58 based motherboard. The drivers support 802.3ad (a link aggregation protocol for binding multiple ports), so if you have a managed gigabit switch, you should have little trouble utilizing both ports.The adapter arrived in a box by itself. No documentation or driver disc, but most likely if you're buying this thing you already have some idea what you doing and know where to go. The adapter appears to be a surplus replacement part or from of some kind of bulk inventory.
This camcorder is great EXCEPTED for 1 thing the video capture card for your PC. No where does sony or anyone else tell you that I got a Quote of $400.00 for this card?????? Nothing like finding this out before you buy, huh...WHY so much? I WAS going to buy this BUT not now or not until the price of the card Drops Significantly....
You can charge your Lithium-Ion batteries in the DC4800 without a separate charger, but you will need patience. The camera will charge a completely drained battery in about 4 hours (and you cannot use your camera while recharging). But THIS quick-charger will recharge your battery in about an hour!!And unlike the power-supply that came with my DC4800, this quick-charger is compatible with most power systems around the world. (But you will still need a plug adapter for the country you're visiting.)(The Kodak SKU for this battery and charger combination is 803-9851. Kodak SKU for the battery only is 118-5768.)
These are the most comfortable buds I've used. And they do a great job of handling ambient noise. Love 'em!
I bought this camera in February on the advice of the salesman at my local camera store. He raved about it.I wish I hadn't been persuaded.The camera does have good points: really good outside shots and panorama mode, pretty good macro.But, there are just too many negatives.The worst fro my point of view is its fragility.Our family owns 3 other digial camera, a Pentax, a Fuji and an Olympus.We've had them al for several years and al lcontinue to take good shots and work fine.The Canon had problems from the get go.The first day I took a picture was at a local ski resort where my son had just learned to ski. I took a shot in the light snow flurries. The shot came out OK, but soon thereafter the camera started to show electronic malfunctions, the zoom started to be erratic and the shutter intermittent.I took the camera back to the store (3 days after buying it). They refused to exchange it, told me Canon would not cover it, but after some persuasion, they sent it to Canon for warranty repair. Canon at first refused to do the repair under warranty saying it was my fault. After some persuasion they did the repair under warranty. The camera was OK for another month or two when I took it to Italy with me. I was walking briskly with it in its case. When I took it out to take a shot, the LCD screen was "cracked", not on the surface, but inside.I suspect this time Canon will not repair it under warranty.From my experience, this is just too fragile a camera for anyone who has an active lifestyle.There are other problems with the camera as well - especially at taking indoor shots. I do not recommend this camera. Our other 3 digitals are still going strong after years whereas the canon couldn't make it thru a few months.
Why pay $99 for one 6 foot HDMI cable when they are available for $.23 or so each, plus normal S&H charges? These cables work just fine, they were delivered promptly, and they serve the purpose! I used them to hook up a DVD player, cable box, and TV to an A/V receiver.
I've had an aluminum Presto pressure cooker for several years. It is an older model (1980s) that I inherited. Love it, but it's aluminum, which concerns me as I use it a lot. So, I decided to try the stainless steel one. The best thing is that there's no ridge on the bottom like there is in the aluminum one. It's much easier to clean! The only things that I don't particularly care for are the redesigned handles and pressure regulator weight. The handles seem a bit flimsier than the old aluminum one, though they do the job. The regulator (the thing that jiggles) and I think the steam vent were redesigned sometime in the past 20 years. The old one has a narrower, taller handle which is easier to grab. The new setup seems much easier to knock cockeyed. In fact, I kind of did that the first time while moving the cooker from stove to sink for fast cool down.But I've gotten used to it, and very much appreciate the easy clean up of the stainless steel and smooth interior. The new handles and regulator design and the fact that it's now made in China are the only reason that it got 4 stars instead of 5. But, for $38, it can't be beat. All pressure cookers are more or less the same (except the electric ones) so you might as well go with cheap and practical.
I got this keyboard simply because I needed one that had extra USB ports to plug things into. This isn't really necessary except to make things neater without going all out and getting wireless (which I've had -- performance isn't perfect with wireless just yet).However, it is extremely useful for laptop/notebook owners that didn't bother getting a port replicator or docking station. All I have to do is plug in the monitor and the USB from the keyboard, and voila, everything I have is plugged in via the extra USB ports on the keyboard.The keyboard has a y-shaped end, one end being ps2, the other being USB. Remember though, the USB ports can only be used if you plug the keyboard into the laptop via USB, not PS2.I sort of wish it didn't have PS2 at all -- sort of gets in my way.Feels nice...I hate ergonomic keyboards. Standard keyboard layout. Keys depress nicely, though a big louder than my old wireless logitech.
I have enjoyed my Sennheiser HD570 open ear full-cup headphones for a long time, but decided it was time to upgrade to some nice earbuds. Bought a set of Klipsch IMAGE S4's first (lower cost incentive), listened for a couple weeks, and they aren't the most accurate earbuds for really complex/dense music passages, but they sound very good and have some fun & well controlled bass.Then the price on the Shure SE530's came down, so I figured what the heck. The SE530's are truly impressive and sound like a pair of nice studio monitor speakers. All music details are clear for every style of music I could throw at 'em...even in the most complex and information dense music. The ONLY thing I was a little disappointed with was the bass. Maybe I am too accustomed to listening to artificially bass bosted music, but I thought that there would be a little more bass/sub-bass for "fun" music like funk/jazz, dance/pop/R&B;, metal/rock. Maybe I still need to get used to inserting the foam earbuds quickly after compressing the foam (before it expands) - inserting them deep enough into my ears - etc. (shrug)In my opinion, if you are looking for maybe a accurate (maybe boringly accurate) set of earbuds that offer phenomenal sound production from your CD's (or high bitrate MP3's), then go for the SE530's. If you're not that discerning a listener, enjoy mostly "fun" songs like avg bitrate MP3's of the latest hits on the radio...then I'd recommend the IMAGE S4's. Happy listening!
This is a wonderful speaker set for the Sansa. Clear and loud enough to use in my car when on the road. I am very pleased.........Carrie L.
I recently picked this card reader up in a large brick & mortar store. I liked the price, the size, and it said that was Vista compatible, and it read Microdrives (from my Canon 20D) and SDHC (from my Canon S3). Vista installed it, but it won't recognize anything. It doesn't see the SDHC card, and the slot is too physically small for a Microdrive/CF Type II card, even though the package says it is compatible. I tried an old 32 MB CF card, which fit, but it still doesn't do anything. I will be returning it.
I used it with Windows XP SP/2 and Vista. Both O/S immediately recognized the flash drive without any issue.
I've had this remote for a couple of weeks now, and I have to admit... the first two or three days, I hated it, and the only reason it's still around is that I hated using five different remotes even more. So it got its chance.Over the next week and a half, I've grown very fond of my little remote. I have gotten so sick over the past few years of having to explain all the different device remotes to anyone that wanted to use our entertainment system, because if you don't know how things are connected (which no one else in the house cared about learning), then you have no idea which inputs serve which function, and when you have multiple inputs on an AV Receiver, a TV, and a system selector, people stop doing things themselves after a while. I literally got phone calls at work and in class from family members asking how the heck they were supposed to play the Xbox after watching TV.Even these family members can use this remote to maneuver, even though none of them would actually listen to the descriptions I tried to give them. That part, I love. The fact that there's only one remote sitting next to the couch is amazing. I can't say enough about how easy it's become to move from playing video games to watching TV to playing a DVD or VHS, and even to playing the iPod from its docking station.The only problem I have with it is the setup. The software is extremely slow to boot and maneuver, and it's not very intuitive at all. But with patience, it can be programmed to just about exactly what I want. The only issue I really truly have is that I wish I could tell the remote that the volume button ALWAYS means I want to turn up (or down) my AV receiver. It almost always knows that - as long as I've not switched from an activity (the screen it defaults to after you push an activity button) to a particular device. I guess since I don't do that too often - because I am able to program the functions I want into the activity itself - it's not a big deal. But it would be nice to program specific buttons on the remote to always perform a function if I choose, rather than having to do it by activity.Oh, one other small thing - after I update the remote through the USB link, the remote thinks all devices are off, so if anything's on, it's confused. It's a simple enough fix to remember to turn everything off first, update the remote, then turn it all back on. Otherwise, I've noticed that this remote is pretty danged smart about leaving things on or turning things off when I switch from one activity to another (like, if both activities require the television and the AV receiver, it won't send another power signal to those devices, because it knows it's already on from the first activity).So my recommendation? If you know your home media system inside and out (including where to find model numbers), and you have quite a bit of patience (or know someone that does), you'll make it through the setup phase and into the loving-this-remote phase. If not, really, stick to your three or four or five remotes. You'll probably be happier, and ~$100 richer.
I finished using one cartridge a couple weeks after I bought the product. It yielded a lot less than 2500 pages like it claims.
Did its job. Very satisfied with it. Couldn't ask for more. Cheap, and did what it needed to do =]
Let me start by saying everyone should know you can't buy a quality 'system' type speaker for this price, so don't expect too much from anything in this price range.That being said, I didn't expect much from these speakers and I was still disappointed. Here's the story:I have two 2003 Ford F250s. They both came from the factory with only two speakers in the front doors, but were wired for speakers in the back as well. So one day I decided to install two more factory Ford speakers in the back of one of the trucks. I was really impressed with what a great improvement it made in the sound quality of the factory system, so I decided to do the same for the other truck. This time, however, I didn't have any extra speakers laying around, so I decided to purchase two pairs of the Pyle PL573BL 5-Inch x 7-Inch and 6-Inch x 8-Inch 300 Watt Three-Way Speakers from amazon. After installing them in my truck, I was extremely disappointed with the sound quality. The stock setup was better, even with just two speakers. I thought "maybe I'm being extra critical because I just installed them", so I listened to the same CD in both trucks and, sure enough, the stock paper cone speakers sounded better. In fact, the Pyle speakers sound downright terrible! There's distortion at normal listening level while sitting with the truck not running. If I turn the volume up to anything that might be remotely considered loud, forget about it. I plan on removing them and going back to the factory speakers.I will say that maybe, just maybe, the Pyles just need an amplifier behind them to give them the power that they need. I now have them hooked up to a Clarion head unit with 50 watts per channel. If I turn the volume up to normal listening level, the speakers distort right away. Could this be because they need more power?
This device did not work from the first day I tried to use it. Worse it damaged an irreplaceable tape. I would not recommend this. I was going to return to Amazon, but decided to throw it away instead. Please do not buy this product. It really does not work and it may damage your, currently, irreplaceable tapes.
CNet reviews said HDMI cables are overhyped and that I shouldn't bother to spend more than $10 on a cable. Taking that to mean "buy the cheapest HDMI cable available," I bought this one. Unfortunately, this one did not work properly. As a connector between my Mac and TV it alternated between showing the correct image and the screen being completely full of snow. I had previously used my boyfriend's HDMI cable and know that my setup can work perfectly. It's not worth the price to return this piece of junk, but certainly this wasn't worth the steal. Next I'll try one closer to $10.
My family purchased a computer mid-2002, and were happy with everything but the sound quality. We went out and bought these Logitech speakers, and were blown away at what we got for the money paid.Music plays with better sound than on our CD player, games are clear and eciting, and the logitech speakers are small and compact. The sub-woofer is great for bass, especially when playing music.Good speakers, great price!
I received this radio/cd player in Dec, by Jan it would occasionally skip while playing a CD. By March the CD player couldn't play for more than a few min w/o skipping. I exchanged this unit for another exactly like it and it is already occasionally skipping. Therefore, I will be returning this unit too. I think the radio and the clock work fine. I use the CD player for about an hour every day and it's more than this unit can handle.
Buyer beware...these chargers do NOT work with the 2nd Generation Zune 4G/8G players. The seller doesn't mention this anywhere in the description. The shipping cost to return the charges is nearly the price to purchase. Guess I'm just out the 10 bucks I spent.
I resisted getting a PDA because &quot;everyone&quot; had one...but once I finally broke down and got the Visor, I couldn't be happier. I recommend getting the extra screen replacement protection warranty - a friend dropped his on the floor in his house (it slipped out of his hand) - it cracked the screen and he had to buy a new one. But I've been thrilled. It's helped me track of my busy schedule and activites, upcoming tasks and more so I can utilize my time efficiently. With the purchase of Ultrasoft Money, I synch up to my Microsoft Money on my desktop. Visor's are great!
Was pleasantly surprised by this product. The sound quality is very good, especially for its size. Battery life is good too, but I usually just use the power cord.I don't like the little swivel part terribly much. Not bad, just not good. It looks a bit on the cheap side, which I guess it is, but the small size and sound quality make up for it.
I chose the Kata bag to carry my 2 SLR camera bodies, 4 lens, 2 flash, plus misc items and 1 lap top computer all in one soft bag vs a hard case. This bag can handle all it.. if you can pick it up. The smart well padded shoulder strap is great and there is the option of a 2 wheeled dolly, that would be helpful. Also, the "rope" style handle is a secure way of moving the bag.The Kata bag is well padded, deep and attractive. The dividers in the bag can be positioned anyway that you want since the entire interior is the type material grips the velcro on the divider pads.
If you actually care about money and don't sleep on a bed of $100 bills, then you may be considering a cheaper alternative. A hood is a hood and it's goal is to block light.Differences between this hood andCanon EW78BII Lens Hood for EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon SLR Lensis felt and fit.When first applying this hood, the fit was snug. Nothing to the point where I was concerned, but noticeably more snug than Canon's version. Canon's hoods also have somewhat of a "snap" when they are fully turned so they somewhat lock into place. This hood has no issues holding in place, but at least with Canon's you know it's in position. Luxury? I think so.The felt is the other factor. While there are many debates about the felt being necessary, you can't argue that light reflects more off of plastic vs. felt. Granted there are very few situations that the planets would align and the light would bounce just right as to affect image quality, but it could happen. I personally have never really had an issue, but if it's something that you would worry about, then step it up.Regardless this is a good product and it's durability and design is certainly enough to get the job done. This hood will also serve the purpose of some extra "protection" for little cost.If you spend any time outside, then you want a hood. This will get the job done and I would buy this one again if I needed a different size and Canon didn't provide one.
I had read the previous reviews on this about how the skin collects lint when you put it in your pocket so that worried me. I've had it for several months now and I found that is a very minor issue. I just use a moist lens wipe and the lint comes right off and it looks brand new. The skin itself is awesome, but I wish it glowed! Another weird thing is the assembly: the nano slides in through the window, which is do-able, but difficult. And I had originally thought that the screen protector was part of the skin, but that's separate and slips inbetween the two skins, which is a little difficult to position. Overall, very happy with it! Highly recommend.
The binoculars didnt work for myself well or the kids. Optics in the lower price range rarely do. The flashlight sucks. The whistle is cheap compared to the orange safety ones you can find in camping supply stores for a few bucks. The compass comes with no instruction valuable to preteen age kids. I cannot find anything nice to say about this kit. Buy your kid something else. Maybe one nice item, with a book on how to use it.
I purchased an additional Nikon brand EN-EL3e battery for my Nikon D90. It works just as Nikon said it would. I feel confident using this product since it is the same as the battery supplied with my camera. Therefore I know I can expect the same quality as I get with all Nikon products. Buying off-brand may save you a few bucks initially but if the off-brand battery damages your expensive camera Nikon will not help you. The few bucks you might save buying an off-brand may just end up not being the bargain you thought you might be getting. Stick with the brand name.
I purchased the P25-S507 in 2003. I shopped for a 17 inch monitor and was very attracted to the looks of this Toshiba. I checked several reviews and found that it compared well to the 17 inch Mac.My only real disappointment with it is the sound. I set it up to play a DVD for friends and couldn't get the sound high enough. My friend's Sony laptop was loud. Mine was pitiful in comparison. I visited all the screens having anything to do with sound, but no luck.Several months ago it became infected with Adware/Spyware and I used several products to try to get rid of it. I noticed the machine was SLOWING down and blamed it on the spyware. Early in December the machine gave me the blue screen of death and indicated a serious critical error had occurred. It then went into hybernation. When I rebooted, it ran incredibly slow and the hard drive was making noise. I ran Norton with no luck. Finally reformatted using the provided CD and still slow. Wouldn't go into safe mode. I got to use my extended warranty and had a new hard drive installed. Now, runs GREAT. I've stopped taking it with me back and forth to work just in case the problem might have been caused by movement or vibration in my auto and RV.Highly recommend the extended warranty as I see others have had hard drive problems. Got my machine back in just one week, so I am pretty happy with the machine regardless. Love the 17 inch screen and wireless capabilities. I'd give it 5 stars except for the sound and hard drive problems.
I have been very pleased with this easy to use camera. It takes very good quality pictures and the price can't be beat!
I used this on a Sony MiniDV PC350Advantages:- The item fits well on the PC350, as expected.- The pouch that comes with the lens is very handy.- Clear image, even after zooming-in all the way. Did not notice any fish-eye like distortions- Light weight. My camera can stay up if I place it on a desk without any other support with lens attached.Disadvantages:- The lens front cap can be lost very easily. Lost it within 20 minutes of first use. Attach the cap to the camera as soon as you receive this item (The cap doesn't snag very well on the lens and the lens sides are very smooth).- Was kind of disappointed with the amount of increase in image size. I thought I'd be able to capture more with this lens. Maybe because this is my first wide angle lens?- Price is a little bit high.Conclusion:Buy it if you have the extra cash. If you are so rich, buy a lens with wider angle (if available) but make sure it is lightweight and provides sharp image.
Very comfortable, with a neck pad that's wide, but not too wide. The finished edges of the neck pad are much more comfortable than the sharp/rubbery edges of the average neoprene pad.I really like the way you can remove the neck pad and snap the ends together to make a handstrap. I use that feature often - when I put the camera on a tripod, or when I'm using a long lens that has its own strap.The price is excellent - less than half what some straps cost. And it doesn't look cheap at all - quite the opposite.
Is a excelent product, easy to used and very nice. Now I stay in Kenya and taked absoluty favolous pictures with this Camera. I really recommended
Great digital camera Everything is as advertised. However sometimes it can't fit in your pocket because it's a little chunky.
Hey, for about $30 these are great - no complaints.
... brand-new fully working model, that was much faster and the battery now lasts for days. The wireless ethernet works well. It is very reliable and handles wireless streaming video pretty well.
My Dad and I restored a 76 Dodge Custom step side short bed Pickup. I couldnt find ANY kit in any of the retail stores. This one worked perfectly for a cd player to replace the factory radio. The original radio couldnt be fixed. I would have really liked to keep the original radio, but had to replace. Anyway, this will work for your Dodge also.
Look up the reviews on places like Ecoustics and then look at the price!You can find stuff that sounds as good for probably half the cost.
This case is not just for the DSC-T7. I'm using it with the DSC-T5 which is a bit larger and it still fits perfectly. I was initially worried when ordering because I thought the inside of the case might be molded to fit the T7's slide down lens cover, but find that it doesn't. This case should probably fit any of Sony's T series cameras, but as i have only tried the T5 can't say absolutely. The case seems durable enough for me to keep in my purse with keys, phone, pens... and when I need to take a quick shot find that it's very easy and quick to unzip and get the camera out.
i use a different lens more than this one. this is sort of my back up lens. it has a weird loose part that i don't really understand :(
All it took was one glance at the W700G and I knew I wanted one. I had never seen anything like it before or since. While shopping for a general purpose PC and monitor, expecting to buy the same old generic looking tower, I came across the W700G and that was it. I planted myself in front of it and waited for a salesperson to show up and then bought one. It is, without a doubt, the coolest looking computer I've ever seen.Now, looks aren't everything and in the 3 months I've been using my Vaio W700G I haven't had a single complaint. Granted I upgraded the RAM to 1GB right off so I can't comment about stock speed but so far this thing has handled every task I've thrown at it with ease and ... did I mention it's just about the coolest looking PC available?This is NOT a gamers PC, there are limited upgrade paths and the video capability is not one of them. I'm a serious gamer but with only SiS shared video I'm not playing anything on this one. Multimedia, web browsing, email, Office apps, and everything else though are nicely available and I've also got to add here that for the first time ever I've actually bought a computer in the W700G that comes with some functional software. Sony has included useful stuff with this one, including a full TV PVR w/remote that works better than most of the other similar solutions on the market.I could go on for a long time here, the W700G is so loaded with features and yet so simple and easy to use that it almost redefines what an XP based PC can be. I've tried other VAIO desktops and laptops and though I've always liked most of the Sony products out there, this one is a truly revolutionary idea - more along the lines of iMac than the typical desktop PC. Why more PC makers aren't heading in this direction is beyond me, the W700G is a true desktop/laptop hybrid in the sense that there is literally one cord (power) leaving my computer, well, actually two because I have cable TV plugged into it. If all PC's were this simple, and at the same time this powerful, the world would be a better place.
The product fit perfectly into my laptop and now, my laptop is faster. Unless your laptop is not compliant with this product, I recommend it.
I've been a ReplayTV owner for several months. That said, I am only somewhat satisfied with the overall quality of the system's software. I am satisfied with the ReplayTV hardware, with one caveat. I am not satisfied with Replay customer support.With each new software release it seems that the same bugs linger and no new features appear. Of course it's hard to tell what bugs ReplayTV is actually fixing, because they won't tell you. Even when you ask. Nicely.They won't tell you what improvements they're planning either. Of course you can guess that they don't want to tip off any competition, but considering the product marketing blitz coming from TiVo, replay needs to be forthcoming to survive. Replay is missing some very nice TiVo features.I have 15 years of experience writing software for high-performance embedded systems (which is what ReplayTV is-- a sophisticated computer) and I can't seem to understand why ReplayTV doesn't have a handle on some serious bugs still present in the software.While it's true, my unit doesn't flat out hang anymore, it still has some frustratingly random problems. Specifically:* Sometimes it forgets to record a program even when disk space is available and no recording conflicts appear in the recording schedule.* Sometimes is forgets which channels I have told it to ignore and not display, and sometimes it ignores channels I ask it to display.* Sometimes the software is so busy doing something (who knows what) that it can't keep up with the video data being written to disk, and I get a show filled with 2 second drop-outs. (This is one manifestation of the much talked about flashing black screen)* Sometimes the box forgets how to display a picture and displays a black screen instead.* Sometimes the channel guide is wrong, or when the channel line-up, it may take several days to work the kinks out. (Recently DirecTV started offering local service, and duplicated some channels--including a special PBS channel for some customers. It took two days for ReplayTV to fix their channel guide. Meanwhile, I was without PBS.)* Sometimes the audio is not synchronized with the picture. This happens often when skipping commercials, or when using fast-forward or rewind.* The &quot;recorded shows&quot; listing is so slow (several seconds per line when scrolling), that I dread having to use it. You cannot use the page-up/down feature here.Ok, what do I like?* Multiple video inputs allow you to hook up cable-tv, an antenna, and satellite service at the same time. The program information is merged into a unified program guide. That's a neat trick.* Knowing a few words in a title of a movie is enough for the ReplayTV unit to record a show. I use this as a recording &quot;to-do&quot; list. If I hear of a movie I'm interested in viewing, I just add it to the list and if it's ever on-the-air, it gets recorded.* The commercial skip button is neat. And even though I over-shoot the program sometimes, the instant replay button takes me back a few seconds and I'm back in sync.* The ReplayTV box controls my DirecTV satellite receiver through a direct wired hookup between the two. In my experience, this is much more reliable than using an infrared &quot;blaster&quot; that emulates remote control key presses.* The user interface is somewhat spartan. Frankly, I love the simplicity of it all. The channel guide is well suited to my &quot;surfing&quot; habits because it emulates the Sony DSS Receiver listing format I am quite familiar with.What needs improvement:* Page-up/down in recorded shows listing* Progress indicator when moving around within a recording* Sorted list of recordings* Frame-by-frame control* List of upcoming scheduled recordings* When viewing a recorded program, status messages about upcoming recorded programs appear on the screen. This is bothersome when you're actually copying something important off the system--perhaps to a VCR. You need a way to turn the messages OFF.From a hardware standpoint, their system seems reasonable. My only complaint is that the unit runs very hot and thus may shorten its lifespan, or cause unpredictable problems when enclosed in a cabinet with an AV receiver and other heat generating componentsPerhaps my most frustrating complaint is the &quot;canned&quot; reply you receive when sending e-mail to customer support, and the lack of content when they do finally reply. Yes, I *know* that it's a problem in your software. Duh. That's why I complained. How about telling me when it's going to be fixed, or what's causing it, or the tracking number you use so I can ask about it a month from now?In summary, I give ReplayTV a 3 star rating. It mostly works. It has software problems. But I continue to rely on it, though sometimes it can be frustrating.
Purchased this for my wife. I purchased one for myself about 2 years ago and it has performed flawlessly for me. Previously I had purchased three lower-end type FM transmitters from Hong Kong sites on eBay and none lasted more than a few weeks and they all performed poorly - much static, poor reception, blown car fuses, etc. Amazon had a great price. My wife and I are very pleased with this purchase.
When I was reading up on this player i was a little skeptical about buying it but i went for it anyways figuring if I didn't like it I could return it. I paid about [$$$]for this and it's the best investment I ever made. This thing plays awesome it barely ever skips and it holds hundreds of mp3's. the only bad things about this player are that the display screen doesn't light up and it is a bit of a battery hog(rechargable batteries are a great investment). but other than that its a great piece of equipment.
Great price, fast shipment. This VGA cable works great. I have it connecting a desktop computer to a CRT monitor. My only regret is that I wish I had ordered one slightly a tad bit longer but overall, I am very happy with this cable.
I bought this adapter for my SONY HDTV that doesn't have HDMI.Sony Grand WEGA KF-50WE610 50-Inch HDTV-Ready LCD Rear Projection TVI connected my PS3 and it works great. HD quality is great. But of course it doesn't transfer audio, because it is not HDMI, so I just use the cable that came with PS3 to get audio from PS3 to TV.
This is a great dvd player, anyone who enjoys dvds will find this dvd simple to use, and easy to hook up. lots of options and its not that silver chrome color that we have had in the industry for years.
We're bought this for using while laying down on either side of the head. The sound quality turned out to be fantastic!
Philips seems to always make sure to throw in a few counter-functional elements into their products, and this one is no exception. The lack of shuffle or repeat functions is forgivable, the lack of fast-forwarding is not. This function is replaced by "super-skip", which lets you scroll through the folders pretty quickly. Nice, but nowhere close to necessary on a player that only holds about 50 tracks. In addition to this, the player shuts itself off after being put on pause for more than a few seconds. This doesn't only make the pause function worthless, it's also a major problem if you listen to podcasts or audiobooks. Say you're an hour into an mp3 and have to pause a bit to pay for a coffee or whatever. Once you're ready to keep listening, the player has gone to sleep and you'll have to leave the player running for an hour until you get back to where you were. Just plain stupid. There are much, MUCH better players to be found at this price, so even if you only need a player for music purposes, there's no reason not to look elsewhere.Beware that the control pad, which is separate from the player, has a history of malfunction. These are being returned to the electronics store where I work on a regular basis, and you will not be able to operate or even activate the player until you receive a new one.
I was very distressed by discoloration on my white macbook keyboard, and the idea that a food/drink spill could break the keyboard (and the computer). This cover works great. It is easy to clean, and very comfortable to type with.
It's more or less of a laundry list of features I wanted in an mp3 player. Wireless transmitting? FM Radio? Count me in!Three hours - yes, you read that right, actual time and no exaggeration - after sitting at my computer (half of the time it was frozen) I returned the device. Absolutely horrible. Once I did get songs onto it the ZUNE ITSELF FROZE!I took it back to the store and came home with an iPod. I know iPods are huge and people hate the popular product but they really can't be compared. The iPod oblitherates the Zune - and this is coming from an anti-Apple guy!I want Microsoft to give me back those wasted hours and the restocking fee. What a waste.
I purchased the Delphi XM Signal Repeater so that I could receive the signal internally within my home at a location remote from a southern facing window. So far, I have not had any problems with the device transmitting the signal or interference with my wireless home network. It is easy to install, no switches or network setting to worry about. It does have a signal strength adjustment button but that is the only adjustable item. You basically connect the XM signal antennae to the wireless router and connect the repeater transmitter to your SKyfi 3 cradle and that's it. The SKyfi3 will let you know if you are getting a signal or not and even provide an indication of the signal strength. This is a great alternative for locating you XM device internally within your home.
I ordered the IPOD charger from Amazon because I had looked around and could not find a good used option. I received in a timely manner and it was like brand new.
This product was pure junk. I have had a Coby DVD player before and it was fine. I bought this one and it was cheap for an upconversion dvd player and was fine when i first installed it. After playing 3 DVD's this thing broke. To get warranty coverage by Coby I have to pay $18 shipping and handling. I bought this for $30 so it hardly seems worth it. I will never buy Coby again......I couldnt return to the store because it was after the return policy......Coby sucks
I bought this to install a Kenwood stereo in a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. It fits perfectly and works well for much less than the car audio shop charges.
This is a quality unit. No added noise. My head unit does not have a control for my sub bass. This unit allowed me to increase my sub signal.
I use it with my PowerBook G4 and the DVI-D cable. It is very bright and sharp. It is very small.The color accuracy is not so good. For example, pure yellow looks a bit green.
Overall, it's a good value for price. I have been using this product for more than a week now. Though the documentation is poor, the product seems to be sound technically. The transfer speed from PC to MP3 player is not 480Mbps(as should be for USB 2.0 device) but 10-12 Mbps. Anyway that is something you can ignore as you do not copy files frequently. I have not changed batteries so far even I hv played it for more than 6 hours or so. FM radio is good. Have not tried recorder. Also have not bought SD card yet. The connection to XP is smooth. No issues. I gave it 4 start for two reasons i) Poor documentation ii) Data traansfer Speed.
I snooped through a lot reviews, I had specific requirements and this 400c does exactly what I wanted at a great price. I also have a Garmin 478 chart plotter that interacts with this 400c, I am impressed with the color definition. It also see's my downrigger cannon balls and flasher at the depth I have them set at. Shows the fish activity around them. Couldn't ask for more than that!
These things are rather binary. Either they work, or they don't.This one seems to work in most cases. Just attach to the end of the lens, and rotate until you get the image you like.
This card was worth every penny. I am not a camera geek, but there was a huge difference in the length of time I have to wait between pictures with this card. I highly recommend a high-speed memory card for anyone who takes pictures.
I want to throw this printer out the window. When I first got it, I would have given it a high star rating. I was impressed with the price and quality. After maybe 2 months the problems began. I constantly get "paper jam" BS, can't get the fax to work on it. About all its good for now is scanning. Waste of money if you need something to last more than a couple months.
I purchased this unit to safely store my collection in a dust free, scratch free environment as we have small children who wreak havoc on DVD's. The sound and picture quality is incredible. I thought that it was a little extravigant to buy until I realized that I had already spent more than the cost of this unit on leatherette albums (25 DVD's to an album) as I have collected 300 plus DVD's over the years. When I fill this one up, I'll get another.My only concern is the Filing of the DVD information. I filled the unit with my 300+ collection and proceeded to hit the "LOAD"button. The unit spent a couple of hours loading and unloading each disc to "READ" the Disc info. (This can be done with the power in standby while you sleep). That amount of time is very reasonable considering I just piled over 300 DVD's into it all at one time. When all was done The unit only read the disc file information from about 1/4 to 1/3 of all the Discs. The process for manual labeling is very simple but time consuming. And I would HIGHLY !!!! recommend using a keyboard. Doing so saved alot of time. When I first loaded the discs I did not know exactly how many I had so I placed them into groups in about every 50 disc slots to "balance" the weight around the turntable. I had them in alpha order in their albums but messed that up when I loaded them around the turntable in my unecessary balancing act.Then when it was time to manualy enter the disc file info for the Discs that did not have the file info imbedded from the manufacturer, I had to manually view many of the discs to see what they were.(we're talking HOURS now) KEEP A LIST And write what number slot you put them in. It will save alot of time. Especially, if a long power outage erases the explorer info you just spent hours typing in. Once you have typed in the disc onfo into the explorer temporarily run the video output through the VCR and scroll through the folder menu as you record it. You cannot normally run the lines through the vcr as the anti copy softwre on the DVD will think you are trying to pirate it, but since you are only copying the folder menu screen it should work. When you power up the unit, The last disc viewed WILL auto start. This has shown to be very annoying to many but if you hit the "Folder" button the disc will stop and the Folder menu appears. The remote is a little hard to use. Having to slide the switch back and forth between the explorer and the DVD mode because some of the tiny buttons are multifunction is annoying. Having to start from Disc Explorer even if you know the number of the disc you want to view is just plain sad.Overall I am very satisfied with my purchase and as I wrote earlier,When this one fills up (which won't be long) I'll get another.I do like the option of showing the disc info in the explorer menu in alpha order by using the "sort" button but it took me a few tries to figure it out.P.S. Measure your space and make room!! It's bigger than it looks in the picture,and extra deep. the actual player part sticks out the back of the changer about 2 inches extra. I had to cut out the back of my shelf
I was very disappointed in this product. I read all the comments left by other customers here on Amazon so I thought I would take a chance. Unfortunately there is not much to choose from when it comes to covers and accessories for the Creative Zen products. My first complaint comes from the ridiculous amount of shipping I was charged. It was almost the same amount as the product. The slip case comes in a small plastic bag with the arm band in another small plastic bag. The store could very easily mail this out for $3.50 or so. Now onto the product itself. The screen insert is ok might be useful to some. I left my protective screen on that came with the player, so I removed the flip screen on the case. It was held in there kind of flimsy anyways pretty sure when the case slids around it would pop out. The silicone slip case fits alright but the holes that are cut out for the different buttons look like a child in grade school cut them out with an X-Acto knife. Plus the bottom hole for the charging adapter made it hard to plug in the adapter. I ended up having to take off the case to charge it. The kick stand on the back is a joke. I really only wanted this for the arm band so I could workout with the player and not have to hold it. The case should hopefully guard against wear and tear; I guess I'll find that out though after a bit more use. Since there isn't anything else available out in stores, believe me I looked this product will have to do. Just wish it didn't cost almost $20 to get it.
I just got back from trip to FLA. I did not get surprised by a single speed trap. The Escort did exactly as I had hoped. The best radar detector I have owned. Worth the few extra bucks.
I PURCHASED THIS MTV KARAOKE MACHINE FOR MY 7 YEAR OLD. I MUST SAY THAT NOT ONLY DID SHE LOVE IT BUT EVERYONE WHO CAME TO VISIT ON CHRISTMAS HAD TO TRY IT OUT! I WAS VERY IMPRESSED. EVEN THOUGH MOST PEOPLE SAY IT IS NOT A LEARNING ACTIVITY I WOULD HAVE TO DISAGREE BECAUSE I THINK IT HELPS THEIR READING ABILITY. WITH SOME OF THE FAST SONGS MY DAUGHTER HAD TO READ FAST AND PRONOUNCE WORDS THAT WERE UNFAMILIAR. THEREFORE I THINK IT IS A GOOD LEARNING TOOL FOR READING. I READ ALOT OF REVIEWS ON ALL TYPES OF KARAOKE MACHINES AND THIS ONE HAD THE BEST REVIEWS AND I MUST ADMIT THE REVIEWS DID NOT LET ME DOWN SO FOR ANYONE OUT THERE CONTEMPLATING I SAY GO FOR IT!!!! IT'S FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!! I ESPESIALLY LUV THE TV SCREEN. YOU DON'T HAVE TO TRY TO HOOK UP ALL KINDS OF PLUGS TO ANOTHER TV...YOU CAN ALSO TAKE IT ANYWHERE AND HAVE A GREAT TIME....
This paper was exactly what I needed for my photo shoots, easy to unroll for setup right on the roller it comes on. Seller provided fast delivery.
Power cord is fine but the area at the PC end of things could be sturdier, which is why I needed a new one. It could be less expensive too.
The i603 is a great add-on battery. It's easy to use and, while I don't have any data on battery life, when using it, I've never run out of juice. The case itself is nice, providing a soft, durable skin to your iPod, although there is no built-in screen protector as that's where you insert the iPod into the sleeve. The touch wheel is protected though but works perfectly through the thin skin over it. It's easily charged by any USB 2 docking cable, but also comes with it's own wall adapter, sans cable itself. Considering the added power is great for watching a lot of video on trips, I wish it came with a stand, although I found that the kick stand that came with a hard case I have fits over the i603. And it has no belt clip or place to attach a cord. It's almost like the i603 needs it's own line of accessories. But all that is superficial as it does everything it promises.
I was very excited to order this mouse because it had all the features I wanted: ergonomic shape, wheel with tilt, two side buttons and a cord. Like some other posters, I prefer a wired mouse for day to day work and was frustrated that all the highest rated mice on the web seem to be wireless these days. I was happy to find this mouse because I had owned a 3.0 a couple years ago and I loved it. However this mouse arrived with a defective scroll wheel. I had to scroll really fast in order to get any scroll acknowledged by the system, and even then it would jerk the page down or up a bit, then go back to not working. I tried the mouse on Windows 7, Vista and finally XP before giving up on it.While I tested it, my hand started to ache. Maybe that's because I was spinning the scroll wheel so furiously, but really I suspect that the shape was not suited for my hand. Some write that they love the shape, so this may only be a matter of personal preference. The mouse also seemed hollow and light. I probably could have gotten used to this mouse, if the scroll wheel worked. One other reviewer wrote that you have to keep the pointer perfectly still in order to scroll. I wish I had known this before returning the mouse today, because I would have tested it. However, even if this was true, I don't think it's reasonable to require the user to hold the mouse perfectly still in order to get the scroll wheel to work. You shouldn't have to think about it at all, it should just work.I searched the web and I found a good alternative to this mouse. The Logitech M500 has the same price as the Intellimouse 4.0 and s all the same features, plus a couple of upgrades (it has a laser sensor instead of optical, and it has a clutch that can switch between free and precision scrolling styles.) I didn't have the clutch on my list of wants, but now that I've tried it, I really like the feature. I recommend the M500 to anyone looking for an alternative to the Intellimouse 4.0.
I'd give this product a 4 rating if it charged my iPods (2nd Gen iPod Touch and 4th Gen iPod Nano.) It plays just as advertised, but on a long trip, you'll need to unplug it and use a separate charger (No music while this is happening) :(
I was loving this book until about 2/3rds of the way through. It was fast moving, beautifully well written and full of intrigue. Then suddenly the bubble burst - the wind went out of the ballon. At the end I felt confused, dazed and downbeatThe story has been explained by my fellow reviewers adequately enough so take a peak at those reviews. But we have a situation where a mission goes pear shaped and our heroine flees for her life, with her boss revealed as a double agent (yawn).She then lives a third life perpetually running from the second.It all ends very suddenly and unconvincingly - dragging the daughter into an unsatisfactory state of affairs; an implausible story line and death. The traitor commits suicide having implanted himself firmly in the bowels of British establishment.I was expecting a lot more as the tale unfolded. But nothing came...It was a real disapointment and confusing too.
This is a handy gadget. I didn't have to take my laptop withe me on my trip. I just downloaded the images into the wolverine. Before I left I used it to transfer files from my laptop to different computers.
These JBL OnTour speakers are awesome. I can power them by an AC Adapter for 4 AAA batteries. The design of these speakers is simple yet elegant. A white slide back cover protects the speakers when they are not in use - and this cover along with the hard plastic case provides some drop protection. Although I have never dropped mine, I am just going by their design.These speakers pack a punch; even on their lowest volume, they are clear and crisp. At higher levels, they would probably blow out a 15x15 room with no problem. They have a rich sound with deep bass and nice treble. I am continually amazed at the sound that comes out of these speakers. The bass is rich and deep. I simply cannot believe that they are so small and pack such a punch. The treble is as good as the bass - I can hear the high tones as well as the bass. At even the highest volume there is no rattle in the speakers - I assume that is the JBL quality at work.With the cover closed, the unit is about 7 inches in length, 3 1/2 inches wide and 1 3/8 of an inch deep at the arch of the curve on these speakers. With the cover open, it is 5 1/4 inches wide. When the cover is closed, there is a small square cutout where the JBL logo shows through from inside the cover. On the bottom is the compartment for the 4 AAA batteries. It is somewhat difficult to open. I have to press the latch and supposedly, the cover comes off, but I always have to stick my fingernail between the cover and the unit to get it open.On the inside, there are two round speakers on these JBLs. Each is approximately 3/4 of an inch in diameter, including the surrounding silver molding type strip. In the middle is the JBL logo you can also see from outside the unit when it is closed.The speakers have 2 buttons to the far left at the top and the bottom of the unit; it also has 2 LED lights in between the two buttons. I can press either button to turn it on. To turn the speakers, I have to press both buttons at the same time - and this can be an undertaking. I usually have to use 1 finger from each hand to get the unit to turn off; otherwise, I am too clumsy to get it turned off with 2 fingers from the same hand.I have had these speakers for over 7 years and they sound as good today as the day I purchased them. These are high quality, exceptionally sounding speakers.
the speaker connection is poorly engineered and breaks easy, had to use super glue to make work also the pads cracked and ripped after 1 & 1/2 years, poor quality. sound is good but for price, poorly made, cheap.
Pros: Very light and stylish. Fits very nicely (Has three buds, i use smallest). I like the asymmetrical cord. Low price (I paid $18 shipped).Cons: Where do I start? Bass is good but voice and high notes sound muffled. Mid-range and high-range lack clarity. 300 CX are much more comfortable to wear but sound quality is no better than stock buds i got with my Zune, probably worse as I care more about mid-range than bass. Also the cord transmits rubbing / friction noises easily - especially noticeable when volume is low and/or you are running.Other Thoughts: Maybe I just got a bad pair, but I expected better from a company with such a reputation, even for a low end model.
The video and sound playback on this unit is pretty awesome. The only thing that kind of sucks about it is the short battery life. I was only able to get about 2 hours of movie time per full battery charge. My solution to the short battery life was to pick up a batterygeek dvd battery which gave me an additional 7 hours of movie time per charge. In short, if I could go back in time I still would have bought the AMW-M520 however I just would have picked up that extended battery pack sooner.
I had purchased another one ...another brand and it has never worked as I wished that it would. I am very pleased with this one! Thank you!
I received a FED EX tracking notice and product was received by me, on the next day...came of of North Chicago...I was told 5-7 days..OutstandingAnd Card is as stated and new...
I love freshly grated cheese, but my elbows sure don't. The bagged shredded cheese always kind of grossed me out since it was always hard and pasty looking. Anyway, this salad shooter is more like a cheese shooter for me. I don't have the room (or the money) for a big food processor, so this shooter really helps me out.The only other attachment I have used besides the shredder is the slicer, and it kind sliced my cucumber super thin. I don't really plan on using the other attachments anytime soon, so I can't base my review on them.Otherwise, buy this Salad Shooter if you suffer from the horrible Cheese-Bow!!!
This privacy filter does its job well. I've had it for a few days because a fellow colleague will constantly stare at my screen and read what I'm doing. He came back today and sat by me, instant frustration, "What the hell is this!". I instantly knew that he couldn't see.I have two problems with the filter - probably because little things tend to get to me. The gold is obnoxious, my fingers look gold when I'm typing with that side of the filter on. And there is quite a bit of reflection from the screen, i can see myself no matter what screen brightness I'm using.All in all, I give it an 8/10 solely for doing its job and my peace of mind.
In a paragraph: images are noisy, support is awful, specially if you are from a foreign country, and so are completely unsuitable for any decent application.Our cameras arrived with defect. At first, their sales people, from the customers office, were kind. They told us to return our cameras, and we did.They then returned us &quot;new&quot; cameras... and even, gently &quot;gave&quot; us an additional camera. First problem, customs taxes. They forced us to pay duty taxes again - ie, our cameras cost more.We complained, but they told us it was the policy of the company - run away from their mistakes. If they do not know international laws, do not sell their products to other countries.After we paid, we tested the cameras again. And surprisingly, ALL THREE cameras had noise in their image. One of them had the pretty same defect of one camera we returned. Which makes us think if they ever got the cameras out of the box.It is not focal problem, I assure you. I develop machine vision products, and so I can say I know a little about images.They may be good at wires, etc. But they ARE NOT GOOD at manufacturing cameras. Again, look for another company.
PRO :Classic and cheap keyboard without all the short-cut add-ons that a lot of vendors keep slapping onto newer and expensive keyboards. Also it is usb and not the aging ps2 that a lot of keyboards were.CON:-keys are not soft compared to the HP keyboards at my university, and the one on my dell 700m.-The keys are designed very close together, so there doesn't seem to be much of a gap between them. This might prove good for cleaning, since not alot debris can fall in the gaps.-With the above 2 CONS, it seems I am more prone to mistyping on this keyboard. May have to get a different one soon.-The home, insert, page layout is compact and gets confusing if you are use to a full size keyboard layout.
I have been using these since 5 years now. Just working really good and fulfilled all expectations. I love these as speakers. I would recommend people buying it as they are simple and COOL
These were cheap and effective, they sound great considering that they are driven by a the original OEM radio/deck. Other speakers for the same price don't compare, and were returned, they can't hold up the bass parts as well as these.
I purchased a WAP54G, two PCMCIA 54G cards and one PCI 54G card to replace/upgrade an Orinoco RG1000 that was damaged in shipping. As long as everything was set for 802.11g only (no backwards compatibility) with NO security, everything worked brilliantly. If you ever played with netstumbler, then you probably know how dangerous having a wireless setting with no security is. I am using the latest firmware and drivers as of June 11th, 2003. All my machines run Windows 2000; they are a Compaq NX9005 laptop, a Sony PCG-C1VN laptop and a homebuilt Athalon desktop. The laptops are typically in a place with 90% signal while the desktops gets closer to 80%. The problems I've encountered with Linksys's 54G products fall broadly into three categories.Interface bugs with the AP config.Connection problems with security settings.PCI card flakeyness.Interface problems.1. Enabling WEP consistently erases the the SSID.2. If you select MAC address filtering, apply and then go back into the config, MAC address filtering displays as not applied. It actually is, but displays incorrectly.3. Logging only seems to work if MAC address filtering is selected and is inconsistent even then. An inconsistent log is a useless log.Security problems.First, let me define what I consider a good and secure setup.WEP encryption, ideally with a fix for the weak key flaw.Custom SSID.SSID broadcasts disabled.MAC address filtering (access list)The moment I try to enable any of the above (even one at a time), except for address filtering, all bets are off. The clients will not reconnect immediately once their configs have been updated. Sometimes a reboot works, sometimes leaving the machine sit for 30 minutes works, several times the machines have sat for several days and then miraculously connected. Because the problem is inconsistent it is both difficult and frustrating to deal with.PCI card problems.This probably won't affect most people, but it's worth mentioning. Unlike most companies that use a unified driver for all their NICs, the 54G PCI card uses a completely different driver than the PCMCIA laptop cards. The interface is different, not all of the options are available and it seems to have more problems than the laptop cards. It is possible that this is because the PC has a slightly weaker signal, but at 80%, I suspect it's just buggy.All in all, I guess I knew what I was getting into when I decided to buy a product before the standard was ready, so I shouldn't really complain. If I could switch back to my 11MB Orinoco AP, though, I'd do it in a heartbeat. It just worked.
I have tried repeatedly to contact cust support since their cd software was written impproperly and cannot even be read on a screen---Without the software you cannot setup this unit for proper operation and their tech support is absolutely clueless and tells you to go to cust support who then tells you to go to tech supportI have been waiting for the antenna, cd and cable that I was supposed to have received with this unit and the hsb1 access point for over 3 months now and call or email at least once every two weks to only be met with frustration and total lack ofcivility or knowledge of their product OR the english language and ability to even communicate with rudimentary common english termsDONT even consider wasting your money on any of this companys products as it is all money down the drain
This is not really the best way to get started in astronomy.To their credit, the marketer has avoided the ridiculous magnification claims that plague so many similarly sized scopes on the market.Also to their credit, the marketer has provided a reflex "red dot" finder in place of the useless 5x24 finders that plague so many similar scopes.Even so, what you can expect to see in a scope of this size is rather limited. Some star clusters will be visible, but galaxies and nebulae will be very dim. You can see about as much with a pair of 10x50 binoculars.In a way, it is hard to fault Orion for marketing this scope. Their upper-tier instruments are quite good, but the big money appears to be made on low-end scopes like this. In one sense the sale of these scopes subsidizes their good models.Understand that using an astronomical telescope is not like playing an MP3 file and but rather like playing a guitar. It is a learned skill. You must do a lot of homework before you buy a telescope. Buying without prior experience is like buying a car without knowing anything about driving. If you want to see the wonders of the sky, contact your local astronomy club and attend one of their star parties. The members love sharing their hobby and can set you straight as to how to get started. The best way is to learn the sky with the unaided eye and 10x50 binoculars (decent ones are available on Amazon), then graduate to something along the lines of a 150-200mm (6-8") Dobsonian; good ones can be found on Amazon starting under $290.For more information on buying telescopes, see my encyclopedic guide on Amazon: "So you want to buy a telescope."
These are some of the best speakers. They sound crisp, clear, and have superb bass response.... Excellent choice!
I originally purchased one of these Plantronics headsets 3 years ago. And back then, it rocked. After 3 years of daily use, the earpiece finally came loose from the headset - it still works, but it dangles unsupported, hanging by wires.I decided to replace it with a brand new version of the same headset, figuring it had passed the use test with flying colors. Like so many other people have said, they changed quality control somewhere, and these things now suck.First 2012 headset I got didn't work. The speaker was broken. Called the vendor, they sent me a replacement without even asking for me to send the broken 1 back. This says to me that this has become a disposable, crappy item.The second 2012 headset arrived in the mail and the headphone speaker worked, but the mute switch was broken. I demanded my money back, and am still looking for a better replacement of my old, broken down headset (which is still better than these new pieces of ahem).
I was trying to decide between these and a set of JBL tower speakers at the same price point, and had decided on these because of the dual 8" woofers as well as the reviews. So far I have quite disappointed - especially with anything approaching bass - even including mid-bass. I first tested it with a Technics reciever that had been reliable and easily powered a set of KLH speakers (which sadly sound much better). I then received my new Sony STR-DG600 receiver with no better results. I tried different source types, equalizer settings, surround settings, bass settings - all to no avail.To get anything resembling a decent sounding guitar riff the volume has to be at 80% Anymore and it distorts, and there is no bottom end bass. If I try to play a rap song with any bass whatsoever it sounds worse than cheap 6" shelf speakers. A very few (bassless) songs sound decent - these speakers may be ok for jazz, though the tweeters even seem a bit harsh and tinny, and limited in range. After trying a range of settings, inputs, and recievers, it can't be a power or setting issue - 110 watts RMS should be plenty. All in all I'm very disappointed and can't see how anyone could think these are more than just moderate, completely bass-lacking speakers.I will say they do look nice and have a nice small footprint, and would be great if the dual 8" speakers worked as well as I've seem some dual 5" and 6" work.
I love this camera. It's tiny, but does not feel like a toy. The auto-focus is very good and fast enough for my needs. The 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilization is great. The image quality is amazing (though I should say I jumped a number of technologies as my previous video camera was S-VHS).The lack of broad AVC-HD support did cause me some pain (mostly financial) as to solve it I switched from Adobe Premiere to Sony Vegas (for a number of reasons including the lack of AVC-HD support in Premiere). So far I haven't been successful in being able to view AVC-HD videos in any Media Player so I have to load Vegas just to view the raw video on my PC. I also purchased a much larger 16Gb SDHC card since the included 4Gb card was just too small for my needs, and after using the camera for a while I plan to buy a second battery (I get about 80 minutes out of the battery).Speaking of the battery, the charger has a strange quirk in that you can't charge the battery at the same time you are powering the camera. This seems weird to me, and I have forgotten to unplug the cable from the charger once or twice and not ended up with a charged battery (it doesn't matter if the camera is actually connected, or on, there is apparently a switch that is hit when you plug in the camera's power cable so it must be unplugged in order to charge the battery). Also, the camera itself will not charge a battery in the camera, so you can either power the camera or charge a battery, never both.The microphones (all 5 of them) on the camera work great when recording video, as long as the action is fairly close. This isn't a complaint as I would have been shocked if the camera did well at recording far away (it's not magic) and thankfully it does have an external microphone jack (which I admit that I have yet to use as I usually digitally record the audio on-site with my Wolverine or Nomad Jukebox 3). For family videos it is does great at capturing very reasonable audio.You should know that the external backup hard drive is big. The hard drive is nearly as long and as wide as the largest dimensions of the camera itself (not as thick in the third dimension) and while the camera is heavier, the hard drive gives it a good run. The hard drive does work, and it works well, but my feeling is that if they are going to force you to buy this as part of the package, it should at least have been a large (100Gb or larger) hard drive (especially since the retail price for 40Gb drives are well under $40). It should be optional or an accessory. I'll stick with my Wolverine for this as well.My biggest complaint is that the camera constantly resets the image numbering. All of the other digital cameras I have owned keep a running count of videos or still images taken and numbers the files accordingly until I specifically reset them (for example, my Sony F-828 is currently generating images like DSC08428.jpg, which means that I've taken 8,428 photos with that camera since I last reset it). Having the file numbers constantly starting from 0 on the media means that I have to renumber them all before I copy or take a chance on accidentally overwriting a previous file.Another complaint about the camera is that it refuses to record more than about an hour at a time in "normal" quality. I'm guessing that this is a file size issue and when it comes close it starts blinking the display and then just stops recording. How dumb is this? I understand that the file system on the card might have limitations, but how hard would it have been to simply open another file and keep recording until the media was full (hopefully without a video skip between the files)? If there is an option for this I haven't found it yet. This limitation caused me to miss a few minutes of video in the middle of a performance I was recording, so I was very annoyed. Now that I know about the limitation I can likely work around it, but why should I have to?The camera takes still pictures that look reasonable, but many of them have a strange "cut-out" quality to them (like the foreground and the background are disconnected). I'm not sure whether this is a haloing affect or something else, but I didn't buy the camera for stills and for the occasional still it's good enough. It will definitely not replace my F-828 for still photos.I can't comment on the software that comes with the camera as I don't use it. I did download the "AVC-HD to DVCPRO Transcoder" from the Panasonic web site (they didn't make the software easy to find) from [...]. Note that you'll have to go through some significant annoyance because they must send you an e-mail with a custom password (which didn't work for me the first time but did the second).Summary: In general I think this is a great camera for HD video in a very small package with the features I needed. There are a few quirks and I have a few other minor complaints, but they are, so far, all easily worked around. All-in-all I am very happy with this camera and now that I know about the file size limitation it's not too hard to work around it. Support for the AVC-HD encoding is sparse but growing quickly.[update: 6/17/2009] I did finally find a codec to allow me to watch AVC-HD directly in Windows Media Player, Cyberlink HD264 AVC-HD codecs. It's not free ($40), but does a fine job of playing the videos back. Search for Cyberlink HD264 Pack for WMP.[update: 12/15/2009] Windows 7's Media Player plays the files natively.
Bought these for my son who is a total gamer and he loves them. The only problem is he can't turn them up because the sound is so good that they overpower his room. What a problem to have for a teenager! Amazon price was much better than Target who carries the same set so I'm happy I found them here.
Speakers work fine and are convenient to set up. Does not handle loud volume very well, tends to distort . One disappointment is the range, not quite near advertised. One outside wall and about twenty feet from the based and it seems to be at the fringe of reception. Suits my purpose for the price.
My home office is a mixture of Mac, Windows, and wireless network environment. The installation went well on both the Mac (OS X 10.2) and one PC (XP SP1), and I have assigned a fixed IP address to it althoug dynamic IP address works well, too.Immediately ran into trouble of using its scanning function after I've installed the driver and MFC Pro Suite onto my 2nd PC (XP SP2). The solution center on the Brother website does not offer too much help, neither they have respond to my email. And seems like there is no certified drivers available for SP2 from Brother for the moment. So now the only way to work around it is to scan the document by using the 1st PC then transfer it to the second PC which I am using most of time.Besides this hassle, I think this machine is the best one in the market for its price and functionalities, and I will highly appreciate if someone here can share the solution of dealing the scanning trouble with XP SP2.
Since Amazon hasn't put any information about this product, here it is from the manufacturer's website:X2's MEGA STICK 520 is an ultra-light, high-performance Digital Audio Player that fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 1.4 ounces. At about the size of a typical USB memory stick, the MEGA STICK looks and acts like a portable USB storage device but also lets you play hours of WMA or MP3 digital music anywhere plus listen to FM radio with the built-in FM tuner. You can also use the handy built-in microphone to record hours of voice messages, dictations, notes and conversations or record your favorite FM radio programs. The MEGA STICK 520 includes an Equalizer providing various EQ modes, such as JAZZ, ROCK, CLASSICAL, and POP, to enhance your listening pleasure plus the built-in SRS (Sound Retrieval System) WOW! gives you a 3D Surround Sound effect. The high-resolution backlit LCD provides full track information (ID3 tags), access to custom settings and allows easy folder navigation with the convenient rocker button. With 256MB of built-in flash memory, the MEGA STICK 520 is equipped with super fast USB 2.0, so you can transfer music and data up to 40x faster than conventional USB 1.1. Simply attach the MEGA STICK 520 to any PC or Mac's USB port and drag-and-drop your music and/or data files to your MEGA STICK 520. You can also use it to carry documents, photos and any other data files between computers at home, work or on the road. And, because it gives you skip free playback, it is designed for flawless performance during exercise and other rigorous activity. Plus, use the built-in LED Flashlight to find your keys or illuminate your surroundings.FEATURES- Plays and records MP3 and WMA audio files- 256MB of flash memory- Stores up to 128 WMA (8 hours) or 64 MP3 (4 hours) songs- Can be used as a USB memory stick for portable storage- FM Radio Tuner- FM and Voice recording to WAV files- Backlit LCD Display with full track information (ID3 tags)- Convenient rocker button for easy navigation and control- Equalizer with JAZZ, ROCK, CLASSICAL, and POP modes- SRS WOW! Surround Sound effect- Built-in LED Flashlight- Multi-language support- Up to 20 hours of audio playback on one AAA battery (included)- USB 2.0 Interface for fast data transfer to PC or Mac- Includes earbud headphones and USB 2.0 cables- Weighs 1.4 ounces (40g) with battery- Dimensions: 3.8"(W) x 0.9"(D) x 0.9" (H) (95.7 x 22.95 x 22.2 mm)
I recently installed this in my one bedroom city apartment - with very little hassle and easy setup. The installation of the program is a breeze for anyone who's managed a simple home router (linksys, dlink, etc) - with static/dynamic options, and web viewing configurations. Initially I was afraid viewing the system remotely would be limited to the spawn of web development known as activex, but they offered a cross browser java version as well. It does offer some remote saving features if you have your own server, but it's continuous, not motion based; I recommend Ben's Security Spy Software (SecuritySpy for your search, run you about 20-30 dollars) for those of you looking for a simple at home, mac, method of surveillance. My only gripe has been that it doesn't handle light too well... and at times it can make a picture washed out or too dark - but I expect a simple camera like this to not be near that flexible, and it does what it does much better than many of the other cameras in this price range (and I've taken back Linksys and D-Link ones prior to purchasing this one). Recommended for anyone wanting a decent home security system in the $100 price range or close too it.
I run an external hard drive, a magicjack, a laser printer, a 4 port USB hub, and a wireless mouse and keyboard through the USB ports in my computer. I have what was at the time a top of the line, now not so much, Sony Vaio desktop computer. It has 6 - 1.1 USB ports in it that all crashed about 2 weeks ago. Actually, I think the USB memory crashed because I can still run my wireless mouse and keyboard (just electonic pulses, it doesn't require memory) but needless to say, most of my USB devices were no longer working. I hopped on amazon and like a lot of people before me, purchased this because it was so popular. Five minutes to take off the side panel of my tower, unscrew a screw, plug this in, and re-screw the screw and all my problems were solved for $20.00. The difference in speed between 2.0 ports and the 1.1's is amazing. Also, as I stated, I have an external hard drive. I use this drive exclusively for back up purposes, it never leaves my desk. I decided since there was plenty of room at the bottom of my computer for my drive, I would turn this into an internal back up drive. I plugged it into the internal port and now I have a little more room on my desk. For all those that were wondering prior to me how to use this port, here is your answer. Obviously, as you can tell by my review, I am thrilled with this very easy to install device that has run flawlessly since I installed it (I have Windows auto update turned on. It sounds to me like everyone who has problems is either running a mac or not properly updated). For anyone in a similar situation to mine, I would strongly recommend this to purchase.
Been looking for awhile and we tried a polaroid digital first. Although it could take a decent picture you certainly couldn't depend on it. It just wasn't likely to give you what you wanted. After that I really wanted to go with an olympus or nikon but they were missing features such as video w/ sound or standard memory card interface in the sub $200 cameras. I was just looking to do snapshots and didn't want to relearn all the photo info I used to know. I must admit its a heck of a camera. Here are the pluses:Long battery life using included niMh. (maybe 100 pix or so)Very good auto mode. (Usually takes a decent shot)Standard SD Memory (That killed off the olympus and sony for me)Good MPixels for the priceGood size (Smaller would be nice but thats another $100)Only name brand in price range to do decent video w/ soundEasy for the whole family to useThe downside:Absolutly irritating software.Terrible with alkaline batteries (&lt;25 shots. Still need to try my own NiMh) But still better than no battery availability in an emergency.Maybe not the best lens. (Hard to say but still damn impressive)Mind numbingly horrible, bamboo shoots under the nails software.I knew not to install the software but I did anyway. Best bet is to transfer the pix by moving the sd memory card to the pc manually. I use win 2000 and the kodak software installed ok but its too intrusive and not very useful. Its like installing an adware software program.
Good value for the money spent. Price ranges for these vary widely and they delivered on time. This is OEM so you won't be disappointed.
I love this camera. For a novice it works really well and has more settings than I'll use or know to use. Very satisified.
if you are looking for a dvd player this is it. great player for great price. it have all the output and input needed for a great home theatre. i would highly recommend this player over other high price one. the key to a good home theatre is the reciever. get the one with built-in decoder and you have it made. i enjoy my player very much.
The cable worked to connect my Windows 7 laptop to an LED television.I used it to watch an episode of The Good Wife we missed.
I had the 16 x 21 without zoom, I gave to my sister and purchased the zoom, it is great, at high power it looses some of the light (expected). I plan to wear them out packing it around. Size excellent, hidden adjustment button ... great. Price excellent buy. Bottom thread mount too (pillar needed to use this feature). I would recommend this; general use, and it does work for close in (ex. birds).
Great product.Good price, I had problems receiving this produst, but a good Costumer service help me to solv the problem and I am a happy costumer in this product.I save money and I have the oportunity to purchase another items to live a great life.Thanks, that's it.
The software that comes with this mouse is great, especially since it allows you to assign different uses for the buttons for each program you use. This greatly increases the functionality of this mouse and eases the burden on my wrists. The only drawback is that the size is too large for small hands like mine. So perhaps it will force me to purchase another one to prevent my carpel tunnel from getting worse instead of helping. I'm waiting to see.
Good card for the price. I can still run some modern games with ease. IE ages of empire 3. Not an extremely powerful card but well worth the money
We bought one and it came with a damged exterior, so we returned it. Its box was open at one end as well. Amazon sent a replacement and it arrived with a missing foot, so it wobbles and can not be used to play records. It also had veneer missing in two places; chunks of it were missing to expose bare wood. Both looked used, so maybe it was not Crosley's fault, but instead Amazon's for passing off used items as new ones. I would recommend buying this from a more trustworthy store.
This was not a good keyboard on my Linux box at work. Every few dozen keystrokes, it would lock up and continuously repeat whatever character was last typed. Quite a nightmare.Could have been the USB drivers under Linux, but I doubt it...
I tend to over-stuff the front pockets and the flap does not alwaysvelcro close. But I tend to carry too much stuff.The unit is a great utility pouch and holds up well.
Looked at on similar at a luggage store name brand that was 180.00. This one is much better and has lots of room for files and extras. Great access quickly for computer with nice padding. Room for a change of clothes as well. Love it and rolls well.
Warning: This is a rich person's disposable status symbol.Battery life= shortBattery cost = $99 plus shipping and handlingEase of use= lousy. It is to easy to trip off the wrong buttons.Durability= Yikes. For the price, this thing should be indestructable. If you buy a good case for it, then the buttons are difficult to get to.This is a disposable piece of technology. It costs more than a cd player and yet won't last as long as a year with the original battery with any use at all.Silly waste of money. I don't understand how people can justify this product.
i installed a 32 inch vizio with little or no difficulty and i am not especially handy.this product is well made, and is a perfect match for the vizio........no complaints whatsoevershipping was quick, and i would definitely buy another
I was able to play only 1 DVD and then it stopped. When I returned for replacement I haven't received DVD yet and the contineous answer is 'Not in Stock'. When I will get replacement ? Answer is 'Don't know' !!Very hard to trust ...if customer returns the unit late then they charge you late fee but if it is late from manufacturer then there is no refund for buyer !! its a part of game.
I bought this monitor(SONY SDM-S81R) from DELL last december. It suddenly failed to work after 8 months. SONY sent me a refurbrished one for replacement. This one sony sent is a crapy old one. It even had a stick on it... They did not even clean it before sending out. They refuse to send a new one. The waiting time for customer service takes about 20min.I called DELL for help, but dell does not want to do anything..
I bought this Sub when it was $16 bucks!! I think it is funny that it is 3x that much now, but I would still recommend it. If you want a decent sub for a low price this is the one.For a shallow depth sub, it has about 3/4 inch total vibration width. Pretty good.
Very poor quality. Text is often fuzzy and I get a headache from using it. It has lots of dead pixels, too. This monitor sucks. I should have gone for a Viewsonic for lower price. Don't buy this or you'll be wasting your money and doing harm to your eyes.
These connectors really do make terminating Cat5 wires very easy. I think the hardest part of the whole thing is snipping the wires after you have crimped. I do not have the Platinum Tools crimping tool so I had to take a small razor and cut at the ends but the connections were perfect. I would buy again.
The Grado RS1 is a reference for listening to classic music. In comparison to the AKG K701 (which is another reference headphone) the Grado sounds with more precise and intense sound (nearly brutally natural). The Akg K701 in comparison with the Grado sounds more soft and less stunning.
Why does Apple insist on lying to its customers? Maybe an 8-hour battery life would be possible if one listened to the Ipod on very low volume, without touching the dial. But, isn't the joy of the Ipod that you're supposed to be able to skip over songs, mix up the order of your music... listen to What you want, When you want it? If you're like me, and using your Ipod as the Good Lord meant it to be used, you'll be lucky if your battery lasts 3 hours. Which means, almost every time I use my Ipod, the battery dies before I return home. So uncool. Especially since Apple promised otherwise.
I'm a Mobile DJ that travels from club to club, gig to gig. I've used Headphones that go for 400.00 to ones that cost 10.00. The've all broken the same after about 8 months of heavy use. I'd keep spending money on them though because they were labeled for "DJ Use." Honestly it's all marketing bs for companies to get people to buy their products. I remember the days when expensive prices actually meant that something was going to last a lot longer. Not the case with most head phones on the market today.These Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone's have with stood the test of time over and over again (if it ain't broke don't fix it).During school I worked at the college radio station and all we used were these Sony's. I'd nearly forgotten how bad we used to treat them; they took such a beating that I thought all headphones were built this way. Not the case. The only thing I was see going on these is the ear pads (which are replaceable. As much as I use these, the way I take care of my equipment, I won't be needing to replace the ear pads for the next two years).When I bought them last year there were something like 82.00. Very much worth the price even at 98.00. To this day if you ask me what are the best head phones to DJ with I will tell you to get these. They are also amazing for the Studio as well. Go figure.Update: 10/14/12Just replaced my my ear pieces as they were tearing on the inside and had this weird flaking issue. The foam pieces I replaced them with are excellent (Pearstone delux ear pads), have used them for the past three days with no issue; and def no flaking (which only starts to happen with the originals after a year or two depending on use).The only weakness these headphones possess is the foam ear pieces which are not as durable as the Pearstone's I just purchased. I recommend buying the Pearstone Delux earpads (they go for around 20.00) along with the MDR-7506. You will not be disappointed.
I love this mouse! It is about half the size of a regular mouse but it is much more comfortable and stylish (It's pink!). When I first opened the box I was shocked as the size of the mouse but after using it all of my doubts went away. I can use the mouse for hours and my hand never gets tired. This adorable mouse was worth every penny!
I'm by no means a techno geek so I have no idea whatis supposed to make much more expensive cords worth payingthat much more for them. I purchased this for a ROKU and havehad no problems in several weeks of use. Don't be afraid of this one :)
I have tried numerous pillow speakers and this one is the best. The pillow like casing makes it more comfortable to listen to music, etc. while I fall asleep and not annoy anyone else in the room.
I needed this cable to pull down an HD signal- our TV is poorly placed, so we have to position the antenna all the way across the floor. This cable worked great, and we received 16 HD channels. Huzzah.
This mouse is the worst I have ever used. This goes beyond the trackball that was full of cat hair type bad mouse. I plugged it in and I can't use it more than a foot away from the device I'm trying to control. As in, I'm a foot and a half away from the receiver and it won't work. I have no interest in fighting with this device when a logitech will just work with no problems.DO NOT BUY or BUYER BEWARE.No description on the box or any information that would lead me to believe it should act this poorly.Again, DO NOT BUY.
I cannot evaluate this product now. It is an item that i bought to use in reserve and it has not been used yet.
I just received my new RFS200 PowerPak Bundle yesterday and I am very pleased with the product. I had all of my components (Projector, HD/DVR, Audio Receiever, DVD) programmed and working through RF (radio frequency) in 2 hours (components are in a closet). I was a little nervous about the purchase because the RF Harmony 890 remote was so much more expensive and was wondering why this remote was so reasonable (under $80 for the pack). Needless to say I am very happy with my decision. I'm sure the Harmony remotes have their advantages, but for the average everyday home theatre owner, this remote will be all you will ever need.I never used the DVD supplied with the package because the manual was very descriptive and easy to read. As far as the pre-programmed codes are concerned I really only used 2 of them (Comcast Motorola HD/DVR and LG DVD player). The JVC Audio Receiver and Panasonic Projector I programmed in Learn Mode which was very easy as well.Macros were straight forward and easy enough to understand. The macro functionality is pretty basic so if I had to guess, that's where the serious home theatre owner would want to go with a more expensive unit like the Harmony 890. But like I mentioned before, most of us would never need it.Great remote, great value.
Works great! Good to be able to run my GPSMap 60 on vehicle power instead of using up batteries. Just make sure it is compatible with your unit before you buy it.
I bought this as an upgrade to the 150MP. I loved my 150MP, but I like this one even better.Pros:-Set up is very simple. From propping it up to making the connections..and it was plug-and-play...-The integrated stand makes it very easy to set up can also be used as a handle to carry it.-Composite and S-Video inputs let you hook up a VCR or DVD. Component would be nice, but I think the input connection isn't the weakest link to quality.-It's a pretty good PC monitor. I can't use it at 1280 x 1024 because my PC doesn't support it, but at 1024 x 768, it's pretty good.-On-screen menus are good and tailored to the input source.-In PC mode, you can have a PIP (picture-in-picture) of any of the video sources (Composite, S-Video, or TV). There are 3 sizes and you can move it anywhere on the screen. The quality is really good (because it's a small screen).-The TV Tuner eliminates yet another device on my desk or having to have to turn on my PC to watch TV.-Good controls on the remote for TV...PIP, PIP size, previous channel, input source...-Good controls on the monitor are helpful in case you can't find the remote.-The size is good. I sit about 2.5' away. Even letterbox DVDs are pretty big.-Overall, the TV quality is pretty good. It's not as clear or crisp as my 36" Sony Wega XBR, but it is as clear as a 25" Samsung that I have. I didn't expect it to be much better than the 150MP I had, but it is. One thing is my PC DVD is much better than with a DVD player using S-Video.-The viewing angles are quite good with little degradation either vertical or horizontal-There's no harsh sounds when changing channels (the only reason I say this is because my old 150MP had this harsh scratchy sound when you changed channels).-If you keep your eyes open, you can get this for less than half the list price Also, look for rebates. Samsung almost always has something.Cons:-Transistions between the different inputs are a little slow.-There's no manual! And the manual on the web site is for an earlier generation monitor and interface is very different.-Connectors in back a little hard to get to. Screwing in the coax cable was tough.-The headphone jack is in the back which makes it too much of a hassle to use.-May be a little hard to get used to the controls, but after you do it makes alot of sense.-Speakers are a little weak.-The remote control sensor is on top and I guess because I'm so close sometimes it doesn't register.-This monitor doesn't seem to be designed primarily for video (like other LCDs at 2x or 3x the price). So, don't expect extreme high quality video out of this monitor. But, I think you'll still be very happy with the quality you get. Alot of reviews say don't use it as a primary TV even in a small bedroom, but I would disagree. At 6', it's pretty good.Conclusion: This is a pretty good PC monitor. As a TV, it's not as good as a tube TV, but still pretty good. The controls are flexible, but may take a little time getting used to. The on-screen menus are nice and easy to follow. One major drawback is there's no manual (not that you can't figure it out with trial and error...). I don't mean to make this review sound negative, because I really do love this monitor and I think if you shop around, you'll feel like you really got a good value....
These and all the fontopia line sound great. The big problem is the rubber coating on the wire comes off easily. It feels like bubblegum.
This GPS is a decent starter GPS for people who are not tech savy. Its a little fussy to set up initially and the home software has some quirks but as far as plotting a route for you and talking you the whole way there, it works as designed.It has a built in battery and is small enough you can take it and put it in your pocket. The audio is loud enough. You could use the suction cup to scale the side of a building. The zoom in-zoom out feature is aggrivating because it won't STAY where you zoom in or out to. It always defaults back to the close in position. This is frustrating because it shows you just what your eyes are already seeing, except with street names. For those of you who like to know where you are in the big picture scheme of things, do not buy the GPS because it will drive you crazy. ME personnaly, I know where I'm going and just wanted one to show me where I AM. This one doesn't quite cut it and will probably end up as a Christmas present for the inlaws.
I have this reader and the APC Bio-something. And the APC is sooo much better. I find myself teaching this reader my password 9 times out of 10, and using it only shortly after. Perhaps a software issue. Either way, you shouldn't have to think about it. The APC, I am never worrying about...I know it's there and ready. Too late to return this - but beware.
This is a great product for this price. Especailly impressed by its 140W/channel. The sound quality is superb.This is a good deal to get this quality with such a price.
Went back and forth on getting this lens and the 100mm and glad I went with the 60mm first. I love it, the quality of the images are awesome. This does not mean I will not get the 100mm at some point, but I am happy that I purchased the 60mm. Be sure to get yourself one :) I was kind of bummed that it is not made for my 5DMKii, but on my 50D it is perfect!!
This is the second pair of earbuds that I've bought. I was very happy with the first pair. Unfortunately they broke and I ended up buying the same type. These earbuds create extremely deep bass when placed in your ears correctly, and also work well at removing background noise. I've even used these at night to sleep when there has been a lot of noise around me!The only thing I don't like about these earbuds is that they can be easily broken. I've already cracked my second pair but there hasn't been any changes with the audio quality (yet). As long as you treat these earbuds well and don't put them somewhere that they could get damaged, I would recommend these earbuds to anyone with likes great audio with deep bass at an amazing price!
The setup wizard did not work with Vista, which required me to perform the setup manually. Most often, I need to power cycle the print server before using, otherwise sheets and sheets of garbage characters will be printed rather than the job I sent. I spoke to someone that has the same print server, that when used wired, the print server is much more reliable in its operation.
HI! I ordere it for my 2 door coupe BMW 318. This amp produces 290w rms at 4 ohm and I hooked it up with SONY XS-GTX121LC subwoofer(300w rms/google it for more info). I can't wish better than this. For those who is limited in space and doesn't want to upset their neighbors, i recommend this product.-Never gets hot(Class D).-very compact.-High power.-less power consumption.-Built in filter and booster.-High level input.Once again: Absolutely satisfied. It Would be annoying if I had a higher power Subwoofer system.
I've had a couple of these mice and they both went bad after about 5 or 6 months. They just seem to stop working and changing the batteries does not help. I just stick with a cheaper, faster, and more reliable wired mouse now.
this is a good receiver. love the blue light. so much prettier and appealing then the amber that most the other sirius receivers are. easy to use. i did have to use the manual a few time, but overall it was pretty easy to figure out the basic functions. and the 44 minute replay is great. i tend to zone out sometimes cuz i surf and chat while listening to sirius. so if stern gets into something interesting, i just hit rewind and can listen from the beginning. its like radio tivo! havent installed the car kit yet, cuz i listen to it in the boombox and dont use my car a lot.oh and the remote control sucks. its super tiny, and its buttons are even smaller. my thumb fits 2 buttons at once! needless to say, its annoying and frustrating using the remote, and the buttons arent very responsive.
I use a Wacom tablet at home, but at work we have the Cyber Tablet since the larger Wacom wasn't in the budget. I think this product would be fine if you're not using it in a work environment, eight plus hours a day. The button on the pen doesn't always work, and I end up having to grab the mouse to right click for my pop-up menus in InDesign and Photoshop. Also when using the pen, it doesn't always release exactly where it should when I'm dragging guides or image/text boxes. All too often I end up usingthe arrow keys to get the placement I need. Fine tuning the tablet's settings hasn't really helped any of that.If you're a graphic artist needing a pen tablet for daily use in a production environment, I'd recommend buying a Wacom tablet instead. These little glitches definitely slow down my productivity. If you want a cheaper tablet for a hobby, this is probably fine.
I bought these to use for practicing electric bass guitar. The bass response is definitely superior to my AKG K240 studio phones, but they don't quite match the solid mids and crisp highs of the AKGs. So what you gain in bass response, you give up in other areas.If you're looking for an affordable pair of phones with thumping bass, these are worth a look. They're comfortable too.
Great system! Sub bumps so loud and the speakers are crisp and clear at all levels!best system I've had, ever!! The head unit also allows tons of control over sound.
Well I bought this polarizing filter just to have it for sunny exposure days.Seems to me worth the money. No complaints. Well built, quality glass.I don't remember if I read the review for this one stating that you could not use a lens cap with it. If so that is false. There is enough of a lip on the filter to clip the standard cap to it. No need to get another cap.Worth the $
I debated between this lens, a 3rd party f/2.8 17-50mm and the canon 17-85mm. I chose this one for several reasons. 1)constant aperture 2)IS 3)USM 4)great reviews of IQ 5)it covers the zoom range I use most. Basically it had the best combination of features and quality. Despite these advantages I agonized over whether or not it was worth the high price (since I'm just a hobbyist). If you can afford it, I would go for it. It takes great indoor pics (thanks to IS and wide aperture). You'll take indoor pictures you previously thought were impossible. Also takes great landscapes and portraits with very nice bokeh.Now for some cons: It's bigger than I thought it would be. At first I thought it looked funny on my Rebel XT but now I don't even notice it. Some on the net have reported problems with dust but I have not had any such problem. I don't do anything special to prevent it either. Also, (as expected)there is very slight vignetting at the wide end but it is not usually a problem. Only becomes a real problem when you're shooting at around 17-20mm, and it's against a bright uniform background (eg blue sky). It is really noticeable under those conditions. I hadn't noticed significant vignetting until those conditions were met.Overall, it is a fantastic lens for a 1.6x body. I'm not so sure that it would be ideal for larger sensor bodies due to the potential for significant vignetting. You might lose too much on the wide end but I'm no expert (as is obvious from this review). Buy it for your XT/XTi if you can afford it. I'm glad I did.UPDATE (7/24/07 of original on 7/8):1) As someone pointed out, this lens will only work on 1.6x bodies (i was under the mistaken impression that it would work for 1.3x also but not full frame, but I was wrong since the "S" in "EF-S" means that it is only for 1.6x) 2) The vignetting happens more than I originally reported (but I've since learned that it may be related to my UV filter and made worse with stacking of filters, eg UV filter with a polarizing filter on top) Also, shooting wide open (which is pretty wide for this lens) makes it worse while stopping down a bit helps. 3)I now have a couple of small specks of dust in my lens but I don't think it's a big deal (at least I hope not).
I received my first walkie talkies as a young kid during the 60's. Back then, the transmit range was about 50'. IE, it was just as convenient to shout to the other person as it was to use the walkie talkies. But I was really fascinated with them. Then the 70's came along and I was swept up in the CB craze and learned a lot about the importance of the radio and the antenna itself. Anyway, I am now blown away by the performance of these little radios.I had fun reading reviews and specs and studying up on them. But when it came to choosing a model, I had a hard time. I have never seen such a disparity in user reviews as with these guys. Some people love a model, others hate it. But the reason is obvious to me. It is always about failed expectations. I blame the manufacturer's marketing department for this. All of them.The theme of the dissapointed walkie talkie enthusiast here was almost always the same - range. Well, let's face it, when the manufacturer says 10 mile range, the savvy consumer figures "baloney, but hey, I'd be happy with the 5 mile range it should provide". Forget it. Plan on two miles tops, maybe more if you are on one mountain top and your friend is on another. Car-to-car ? A mile or so. A car is a very noisy electrical environment. So too are all the other cars around you. Not to mention you are encased in metal. These factors all severly hamper range.A couple of other things. Range is a function of the fourth root of output power. What the heck does that mean ? It means if your radio has an output power of 2 watts and you want to double the transmission range, you'd need 16 watts of output power. So, the transmission range difference between a radio that puts out 3 watts and one like this one that puts out 4 watts is not 25% greater. It is much less than that. But like chicken soup, what could it hurt ? That's why I got them.In summary, for $ 50, these radios are a superb deal. They are built well and work great. I saved twenty bucks by getting the version without the headsets. Who needs 'em ? The weather channel is a real bonus. By the way, don't forego this radio for model that has "weather alert". That feature drains the battery. Even with the radio "off", it is still essentially "on" listening for a weather alert.
I had heard that the Senheiser Brand was known as a well known headphone brand and so when i found a low price for these headphones i immediately ordered them. My expectations were not at all met by these once i received them. To start out the cord was nine feet long....YES NINE FEET LONG ( I MEASURED) it was ridiculous how much cord length this pair had, and it was not specified that it would include an obnoxious amount of cord. I tried being open minded, so i tried them on and put on a good song that typically has good bass and as i raised the volume to the max amount i was disappointed about how low the bass these headphones gave off for such big over the ear headphones. On top of that my roommate said that you could hear everything that i was listening to. I wish i could give this product a good review but these headphones had no power in the music and even if it did you might as well carry around mini speakers around your neck so that everyone can hear what you are listening to and heck you can even swing them around in a circular motion of 18 feet!
I bought and installed this card to use older hardware after upgrading the mainboard.After little more than a year of use, I starting getting delayed write errors in Windows XP.Fortunately, nothing critical was lost and there was a backup, but I had to disconnect the IDE cables before XP would run with crashing or freezing...
The hood build isn't as good as others. It's not a twist on as I prefer them to be but this little bugger gets the job done.
I love this bag! I was using one of the company issue bags that came from my employer and it was driving me nuts for at least 6 months. I'm so glad I looked for a comfortable....yet very fashionable alternative. I looked at many other bags but kept coming back to this one.This bag is both functional and easy on the eye!Functional: the strap is super comfortable. There is a lot of space in the main compartment for such a slimline bag! I have a 15 inch computer and there is lots of space remaining. I'm not sure but I think it would easily fit a 17" too. The weight of the bag is nicely distributed across your back even though it only has one strap.Good looks: It looks great all round what can I say! The velvet main compartment is a very nice touch to safely hold your laptop.
This is a great inexpensive cable. It works well on my new tv. I am very happy with this item. I have to write 20 words. What can you say about a cable?
I bought this for my daughter for christmas and it worked fine for about a week. She loved it and took it everywhere with her. Then one day it just stopped recognizing the disks. it kept flashing "wrong disk". Even on ones it just played the day before. I guess you get what you pay for if it's cheap it's for a reason. I would not recommend this player to anyone. A waste of money!!!!!
When I got this cooler for my notebook I never need to worry anymore how hot it was when using it... and more I have four usb port in addition to put all my stuff together.
When I Ordered this, I was unsure on the wire gauges. When I got the item, I discovered that the gauges are 0, 4, 8. Installing it was easy although I did have to use a rubber mallet to get it in place
I recently bought this lens for myself for a birthday present. I was iffy at first since it's an &#34;off brand&#34; but once I got to using it, I couldn't be happier. It's a little harder to focus clearly than a Nikon lens, but it just makes me try harder with my skills!
Aside from Sony, many other brands make portable dye-sublimation printers these days, which makes the choice tougher. I did not consider purchasing the Dell, HP, Kodak, or Olympus ones because they are simply too big - I wanted one that I can comfortably bring with me on my travels, so I can print my own postcards to send home.I tried out the Canon CP-400 (form factor even smaller than the Sony DPP-FP30) in the store, and found that the print-outs (direct from my camera, not touched up by computer) have a blue cast to them, and in a side-by-side comparison the Sony print-outs (of the same pictures) have much prettier colors.And comparing to Sony's own older model DPP-SV77, which I have at home: The DPP-SV77 is bigger, complete with touchscreen LCD and Memory Stick/PC Card slots, built-in creativety functions such as printing calendars, and has a higher resolution of 403 dpi (the DPP-FP30 reviewed here, like the Canon models, only has 300 dpi). BUT the little DPP-FP30 actually prints photos with much truer color, while the big brother DPP-SV77 tends to exagerate reds and greens, and over-sharpen any edges. The lower resolution in the DPP-FP30 is not noticeable at all unless I print fine text to it from a computer, which is not this printer's intended purpose anyway.While I am very happy with the Sony DPP-FP30, I WISH IT COULD HAVE HAD (Sony, are you listening):- A battery option, so it's not necessary to carry the AC adapter or to be tethered to a power source when printing.- A button to toggle between bordered (no cropping) and borderless (cropped).- More creativety functions in the included software.- Without increasing the overall size by too much, add multi-type card reader slots and a small color LCD to choose pictures (better yet, ability to trim/crop them before printing). This would also eliminate the requirement that the digital camera must be PicBridge compatible.The other obvious shortcomings common to all portable dye-sub printers are that 1) paper/cartridge are prioritery and on the expensive side, and 2) print size is limited to a maximum of 4x6 (4x8 in some cases). These I accept for now, because I want the quality and durability of dye-sub prints (as opposed to inkjet prints). Hopefully these will improve with time.As no other printer today has everything I hope for (see above), I am still giving the Sony DPP-FP30 5 stars for its excellent quality prints.
After extensive research, Amazon had the best price for this product. It is a necessity if you own a digital camera and I highly recommend it!
I had this Product before I purchased from Amazon. I liked This is really good buy compare to Costly Speakers for I Pod
Small enough to carry in your pocket yet large enough to give you contol, 5 MP and most important the optical zoom (at 4.6x) is 50% stronger than the typical 3x in cameras this size and price. You can shoot by viewing the subject on the screen or thru the lense. Metal case with solid feel-you can feel the "German engineering" in your fingertips. Batteries last a long time. Sufficient features (like the close up mode that lets you get up to within inches of the subject) to keep the run of the mill camera user happy. Downloads to computer are very quick and easy. Use of lots of the functions can be figured out intuitively, without having to study the manual. Decent "movie" capacity. Negatives: software is not explained at all in the printed manual, and not very well in the CD manual, although once you figure it out, it works pretty well and has lots of flexibility. You will also want to buy a larger memory chip right off the bat, but JR has these cheap too. The view screen is kind of small, but otherwise works fine. All in all great performance for the price. I've used this camera for about 9 months and am pleased with the purchase. I previously used a cheap digital ($50), just to see if digital was for me, before that 35 mm film.
This sound card works and helped me to finally get sound out of my Black Ops Call of Duty game.I updated the drivers and restarted my PC; then all was well and my game played with sound. Good enough for what I need it for and no issues to date.
This is definitely as advertised. It is durable and very handy. We keep it in the car for the DVD player and it has been a very solid product.
Cancelled order with JR Music when I was waiting and got no shipping info. Emailed them and advised it was back ordered. should have been told that when I placed the order
After reading some pretty decent reviews on this web site, I bought this for my 6 yr old daughter for xmas. I have to say I am totally impressed with this product, which is surprising since most Barbie products are junk. It was very easy to install the software and load music. We just ripped all of my daughter's cd's to my computer and it was easy to load from there. We have no itunes music so this was not an issue for us.The quality of the sound is excellent and the headphones come with different size ear plugs to fit different size ears. The smallest size fits my daughter perfectly.I had bought the Sansa Shaker for my 4 yr old daughter but ended up returning that and buying the Barbie for her instead. The Sansa only takes mp3's and all of our music is WMA which the Barbie MP3 supports.It is very similar in "controls" to the ipod Shuffle but a lot more stylish. I would highly recommend!
I've had these for years and I'm just getting around to reviewing them. I'm no expert but the quality is great for me. These zoom effortlessly and are great for spotting and then zooming in. I recommend bracing them against something solid or putting them on a tripod (mount included) when you are at maximum zoom as they will be difficult to hold steady. That's a normal situation for high zoom lenses including camera lenses that don't have digital image stabilization. Good buy.
I still haven't received that hardware and the company who sold it is totally, completely unresponsive and will NOT return any phone calls or e-mail as promised.No products and no money back so far. Stay away from it
This printer is pretty loud while printing but it's very fast and does a great job. The manual feed has worked flawlessly for me. The only thing is that the manual feed wants to spit envelopes out the back end to prevent curling so I can't keep it up against the wall like I did with my old LaserJet.
I am totally pleased with the camera. I'm still learning all the features since this is my first digital camera I didn't realize how much you can do with them. Also,I ordered from Amazon.com and saved $30 by using Super Saver Shipping and of course their already low price. Highly recommend this camera.
Great product - my only advise is to go to Radio Shack and buy it there - you will save over $10.... which kind'a made me mad that I saw it there for that price after I ordered and installed mine.
with a minor in audiophilism, i pride my self on making my ears happy. ive over a grand sunk into my car stereo, so you can imagine my interest. currently im runnin a set of altec lansing run-o-the-mill 45.2's i think theyre called; v'hadem for maybe a year or two. i bought the ex4's for a friend, with some package deal from benwin direct and tested them out on my rig, to be fo sho; i was literally astounded at their sound quality.included in the package was (for an xtra ten bucks) some benwin s-50's. not only did i have to re-eq my winamp to compensate for the high end loss (in the ex4s), turn down all my gains to about 10 percent, but the 10 dollar cheapo speaks were easily 2x better. better overall lack of distortion, better max volume (w/o distortion), more even sound stage. in short: these are a joke. compared to the ex 4s, my altecs shine, shine like they never have before.unfortunatly the falicy lies in the technology: the flat panel is mounted to a tweeter basically, so you get what you can imagine a tweeter with a piece of plastic stuck to its front, sounds like.
Especially if you are a Mac user! Many problems as seen in the other reviews, lines showing up on the page, color issues, but the problems with the machine on a Mac are too many to list. HP Customer Support claims there is no problem, even though a four-page support document on their website offers (ineffective) steps to fix the problems.Avoid! Spend your money elsewhere!
This is a great product. It is easy to set up and does everything it is supposed to do.
Quickly updates on traffic issues, construction, and accidents. If it affects your current planned route, it has an icon which allows you to see the severity and determine if you want to calculate a new route to avoid the incident. However, it's only as good as the data fed to it... and once in a while it has bad information. Overall though - it's a helpful add-on to the GPS (I have a Nuvi360) and is correct more than it's wrong.
I bought this headset for voice recognition and it seems to work fine. I'm an online grad student with lots of papers to write, I really should have purchased this months ago and saved a lot of keyboarding.I have a large head, and it feels fine, I can't tell I even have it on most of the time.If there is any complaint against the unit it would be that when listening to music- the bass is garbled, even at low volumes in some songs. I use sonique with a 20 band graphics equalizer and minimized the lowest bandwith, which seems to help, but soundwise I have heard much better headphones. No matter my major reason for buying this headset was voice recognition, which it does well.
I'll make this short and sweet - the Zen Vision: M is terrific!I'm techo challenged and resistent to newfangled gadgets but I enjoy this quality mp3 player. I did a good deal of info digging and comparrison shopping before settling on this 30GB audio and video player. I appreciate the easy to use and gigantic screen design. I love the terrific sound quality. The digital photo display is fantastic. This is an overall outstanding mp3 player.I despise the iPod. I dislike the scroll wheel navigation especially. I also resent the overwhelming presence of iPod. It seems "popular" and I'm not into status symbols. Besides, the Creative Zen offers so much more. It's clunkier looking than the sleek iPod Nano and such but it packs a lot of good features.As I said, I'm keeping this review brief. The botttom line is I really enjoy this fabulous player and think it's currently the best deal. It's worth a good look if you're looking around for a nice, multi-functioning player. I love it!
They keyboard is great. After successfully installing and connecting it to the computer, it works like a champ. However, I would do something about the icons on the keyboard. They aren't always easy to interpret quickly.The mouse is another story. I could never get it to install via PS/2. Plus, even if I had, the shape is not comfortable, as in the center front of the mouse, the shape rises to a high peak. Really high, and forcing my fingers to feel like they're curling down.
Like the other reviewer here, I originally had gotten the Memorex laser lens cleaner. 4 of my 7 DVD players could not read that one at all.I'm happy to report that this one worked on every single DVD player/recorder that I own. 4 of them PC drives (2 readers, 2 read/writers), 1 PS2, 1 Panasonic DVD player and 1 xbox-360.I wish I'd read more reviews here before making my initial purchase of the Memorex brand, but thank the other reviewer here for sharing his experience so that I had confidence buying this one. I don't regret it at all.5-stars, it's made the drives I had which were getting slow to load and having difficulty reading scratched up rental DVD's work as good as new.
if you play only cd's then this player will work well for you. If you play cd's with mp3's it will very often, about every 5 hours of use for me, lock up, stop playing, or display one of several error messages. At which point you will need to reset the player, losing all your presets.
I bought this Sony LCD about 1 month ago and I have to say it's everything I expected and more, the picture is great the HD channels look fantastic and the remote lights up for easy viewing in the dark which is an extra cool feature for the KDL-40W3000
Excellent Picture. Deep darks, bright and excellent colors. Simple setup. Open box, plug and play. Manual focus and zoom is simple to use. You don't need a lot of room to have a 90" screen in your house.Only drawback is the fan noise. But can be get used to.
As a frequent traveler I've often found myself in a situation where a notebook/laptop was a burden to carry and use (where do I plug in to recharge?). With Palm IIIx i've met a device which can hold the regular data I need :bussiness and personal contacts, appointments, e-mails. The new screen offers better contrast and the AAA batteries seem to run forever.
Recd in record time, and came as ordered. My only concern was the fact that I had to install the battery myself before charging. It seemed easy enough however the battery leads were on the short side and I was concerned with stretch them to fit. It has been a great asset for my home, as now when the power shutoff momentary, I don't loose phone, internet or router. A huge plus, and the cost was ecconomical
The headphones were high quality. I liked that there was volume control on the headset. The headphones fit our 3 year old very well and were comfortable for him. He never once complained about wearing them and used them to watch movies on the airplane.
While looking for an upgrade for my run-of-the-mill iPod 5g Video, I came across this fantastic deal. The price is right and now I'm listening to my favorite Steely Dan tunes.
This unit claims to play MP3 discs, but it would not read the home-computer created CD-R or CD-RW MP3 discs that I have no trouble playing on either my Rio portable or Pioneer DVD players. I took some sample discs to a Circuit City store and tried them out unsuccessfully on a display model. Allowing for the possibility of a defective or broken display, I went to a second Circuit City store and got the same results there. They had a store-copy, commercially produced (by MP3.com) sample disc that worked just fine, but none of my Roxio or Adaptec burned CD-Rs or CD-RWs had any function. So, if you like creating your own MP3 compilation discs, and you're looking for a portable box unit that will play them --- this one's NOT for you!Also, there are no tone controls or equalizer pre-sets to choose from on this player. Except for the bass boost, one sound setting fits all.
This switch does what you need it to do do and both my standard headset and phone receiver plugged in perfectly.
I am able to pick up most of the local channels with quality picture and sound. I am using a converter box and this antenna on a tv that is not connected to cable. I would recommend this item to anyone looking for an antenna.
There really aren't a whole lot of fine points about batteries: they either fit or they don't, they either work or they don't, and the vendor either delivers as expected or they don't. On those three points, I got exactly what I expected and I'm satisfied. On the plus side, the prices were a fraction of what I would have paid Panasonic. Is it the same battery? I hope so... time will tell, but as of right now, I'm happy.
this is a great buy (especially with the amazon discount from the original retail price). the yamaha HTR-6090BL is very easy to use and handles my system with ease and enough power to all the speakers to have a clear and strong audio & visual experience. the HDMI connectivity was a MUST for me, and the yamaha delivers the upscaled connection that i wanted. i plugged a xbox 360 via component and a cable box (dvr) via hdmi to the yamaha, and the picture that is transmits to the tv is superb. a great buy, i would recommend to anyone.
I do not like device. Some of the buttons do not work. The wattage function does not respond. The socket into which you plug the equipment is not right--it's hard to plug into. Nice looking but no good.
Make sure you know what your tastes are in bass when looking to purchase headphones.I had a pair of Bose OTE(over the ear) and they sounded great. Nothing wrong with Bose beyond the higher bass response than other companies, and possibly that higher price tag. To compare these to the Bose isn't worth the time. Bose had a lot of bass, and these HD555's have a lot of clarity, depth, and still have a nice bass response. Just remember to account for your source, the song itself whether it is MP3, AIFF, or a higher quality track from a DVD or Blu-Ray will always give you different frequency responses. These HD555's seems to play well with all types.I have even hooked them up to my Harman Kardon receiver and watched a movie late at night. Great comfort through the whole movie and such a wonderful way to listen because of the open design of these speakers in this headset let's you feel the sound of a theater in your head while not waking the family.Great product. Easily have recommended to many of my friends and family.Also I have had these for a couple of years and still no complaints to speak of. Quite durable as well.
For [the price], you can't go wrong with these. I've never heard of the company before, but that didn't stop me; and I'm glad it didn't. I use these CDRWs for backing up files and for testing CD image burns before I do them to a CDR. I've yet to have a bad write using EZ CD Pro, EZ CD Creator, and CDRWIN. For whatever reason you may need these for, they'll probably do the trick for less. Some people complain about not being able to use them except for on a computer--that's not entirely the case. Most CD players built after 1997 should be able to read CDRW, if not its still unlikely to be the disc's fault; if your player can't read these, it probably can't read any CDRWs. Has something to do with laser intensity I think, but that's not the point. Get these if you need CDRWs and you won't be sorry.
This item worked great but broke down in less than 2 weeks. I turned on the TV and Tivo was stuck at the restart screen. I unplugged Tivo, waited and plugged it back and it got stuck again at the same screen. Checked the support pages on Tivo.com and basically it tells you to do same steps I did and if that doesn't work, you need to call the Customer Support, which I did. The gentleman on the phone told me that it sounded like hard drive problem and I needed to return. And guess what, there is no warranty by Tivo for my Tivo product I purchased on Amazon.com. I'm returning this item today because I don't want to deal with getting this box fixed.
As a professional photographer, i have to back-up over 100,000 images a year, mostly in RAW format taking up a lot of space. I have now used over 200 of these DVD-DL discs and not one has been bad or had a bad burn. The burn speed is acceptable.
I bought this Cordless Headset to replace the company supplied BlueTooth Headset. The bluetooth headset was too quiet and being Bluetooth had virtually no range and very little battery life. It didn't always charge when plugged into the base station.With this headset, I get to work a full day (8 hours +) in my home office on one battery charge. I can stroll down to my mailbox (150 feet away) from my office without anyone being aware that I'm not at my desk.It has a very definitive fitting when I plug it into the charger and the indicator lights are also very clear in showing that it is charging.Although it can be used over the ear, I find that over the head is better for me. I believe that the major reason why my voice sounds better to others is because the mic boom is long enough to reach my mouth. The "cooler" headsets often come with a very short boom mike. If the mike is only halfway down your cheek, is it any wonder that you sound quiet and muffled?To ensure high quality audio, receiption and transmission (listening and talking) are adjusted separately.I've had this headset for about six months and I'm still pleased with it. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a cordless headset on a landline phone.Amazon had the best price for this headset - about 50% of MSRP and free shipping. Is it any wonder that Amazon Rocks?
The VN900 is a wonderful product. It is the smallest of kind, easy to use, has powerful extra features like programmable alarms to help you remember when and what to do on a busy day. The battery consumption is nill, much lower than some competative products. It suits my purposes perfectly.but . . .It does NOT record 90 minutes of voice. In LP mode the sound quality is SOOO poor that it is USELESS. Ninety minutes of muffled incomprehensible noise is perfectly USELESS, a stupid choice on the part of Olympus. The medium and high quality modes are quite good, but you only get 33 and 22 minutes! Folks, this model should be called VN330, not VN900
A great camcorder by Sony. Loaded with endless features, great zoom, and high resolution. The printer feature is great. It comes out great quality. You can even print on one big sticker or 9 small ones. I would recommend this camcorder to anyone.
I put every CD I own and bought a few more and it only took up 15gigs of space. The sound is incredible the iPod is incredible.
We ordered 5 of these to protect our phones. We live on top of a mountain in NC. When we received the shipment, I immediately ordered 5 more. These are good quality units. I would recommend these to anyone.
I bought this product originally for a play center for my daycare. We were learning about forest animals and I needed toy binoculars to have the kids pretend play with. These were inexpensive and for the price I have to say I'm pleased. Even after the center was no longer, my sons still play with these during there own imaginative play. For the price they are VERY durable too. Just beware of the string around younger children as they pose as a strangling hazard.
The item worked flawlessly with my Pioneer DEH-P9200R head unit. This is a monoprice type alternative to overpriced "name brand" cables that provide no benefit other than denting your wallet.
So I bought this for an HTPC build because it was fairly cheap, came with a PSU, and the dimensions matched exactly what I wanted (something around 4" in height).First off, this is a great case with a couple exceptions, which I will describe later. I was able to fit a Blu-Ray burner, 2 standard size (3.5") hard drives, and an SSD in here without too much trouble (could probably fit a couple more SSDs and I'm pretty sure a 3.5" memory card reader will still fit). The PSU had just enough cables for 4 devices (two SATA power and two of the older Molex-style four pin cables). It only has one 4-pin 12V cable for CPU power (not an issue for me even though my mainboard had room for two). I found the case fairly easy to work with, although cable management is a little tight (get creative...). The case comes apart nicely and makes it easy to install the drives, getting the cables connected to the drives was probably the hardest part. The 5.25" drive bay fit my LG Blu-Ray burner nicely and flush mounted perfectly with the pre-drilled holes in the case. None of the front panel connector cables are modular...basically meaning I have an IEEE 1394 cable in the case that I don't need and can't remove. Mainboard mounting was straightforward and I fit a micro-ATX board in there pretty quickly. Case looks nice, is built solidly (all steel except the plastic front bezel). Careful not to cut yourself on some sharp edges on the inside. I did not install any expansion cards, so I can't speak for how well they'll fit, but they need to be really low profile to clear as the case is only about 4" high. There were also some rubber pads on the removable drive cage that help with vibrations.The power supply is very quiet (can't hear it unless I put my ear next to it) which brings me to the two things I did not like (and the reason for 4 stars).Number one is that the 80mm case fan that comes with the case is very loud. I had bought some silent case fans (Enermax UC-8EB which I think I got for $5 or $6) and that resolved the issue right away. I can't hear this thing at all, even when the CPU is under load (using stock heatsink/fan).The other thing I did not like about the case is the routing of the PSU cable bundle. The cables come out of the PSU in such a way that they pass right in front of the 80mm case fan. The cables are too short to do anything to remedy this, so you just have to squish the cables as best you can to clear as much free area in front of the 80mm fan. The fan is located near where the CPU mounts, so at least that was well thought out.Anyway, a really great case for the price considering it came with the PSU and the number of devices I was able to fit in there.Here is a description of my HTPC build for the curious:APEX DM-317 mATX Case w/275Watt PSUASUS F1A75-M Pro MotherboardAMD A6-3500 APU (these APUs are perfect for HTPCs...get the lower TDP ones like the 65W to keep things cool and quiet)Crucial 64GB m4 SSD (not really necessary, but the boot time is literally like 10 seconds)2x Old MAXTOR 160GB SATA drives (RAID 0)LG Blu-Ray Burner (not sure which model, I bought it like 2.5 years ago)8GB Kingston HyperX 1600Mhz DDR3 (for 64bit Windows 7 Pro)Enermax UC-8EB 80mm silent case fan
This is a great product. The transfer rate from the card to my computer is a whole lot faster than an older, slower 1 Gig card I was using.I have a SLR camera and tested this card against my slower card and the picture taking/recording rate was about the same. I think the newer DSLR cameras have a buffer so the speed of the card really doesn't affect the speed at which a few pictures are taken.However, with a lot of pictures on the card, it's nice to have a fast transfer rate when I'm copying the pictures to my hard drive.The 8 Gig storage is great. I can store over 2,000, 10.2 megapixel pictures on the card.
WE use it for geocashing it has got us with in 5 ft every time . my old gps would only get me to around 25ft.I like this GPS. Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator
Easy to use, and fairly easy to set up. However, as stated in most previous reviews I read, initial setup may be a bit more challenging for those not comfortable with computer navigation and use. Wish that macro creation was more detailed; for example, more detail on steps to create a customized macro to watch a DVD, including ejecting and closing the DVD tray. Pleased with purchase.
Works great with my Nikon D200, even with the SB-800 flash.(mentioned a flash, due to the review stating the Canon mount version didn't work with the flash. It meters greats with the Nikon mount).There's not too many fisheyes on the market that have a variable focal length of 10-17mm with AF. It's a great fisheye effect even with the 1.5X crop factor on some DSLRs like the D200, and even cooler when you can zoom to 17mm with the same lens, and take a photo with only a little barrel distortion. I have also used the Tokina 12-24mm af AT-X pro, and the color representation and sharpness in the photos were great, just like this one.
I keep these over the top of my Dell tower (at work) when I'm not wearing them. It keeps them stretched out enough that they don't give me a headache when I wear them. On the positive side, these things will NOT fall off your head unless you are preforming the most extreme stunts. Like wow.I wear glasses, and they mash my ear up against the arm of my glasses up against my skull. It's really awful.The sound quality is fine, but I got them for their purported bass response, and I'm disappointed. The clarity is very good, but the range is just really limited. Even when I'm NOT trying to pound my brains out with bass, they disappoint.Honestly, they don't sound better than regular iPod ear buds. They certainly don't feel better, either.I can definitely say they LOOK better. They look pretty cool, actually. So if that's your priority, grab them now. Otherwise... move along.
This wireless microphone system was very good while it lasted. The sound was clear with no noise, The range was very good. But within a few months of light use (once a week for a few hours) things started going wrong.The picture is not accurate with regard to the microphone. There is a rubber antenna that sticks out of the bottom. It was only a few months use that it began to loosen and eventually came off. Underneath the rubber is a spring that was loose at the base. No amount of pushing or twisting could keep the rubber sleeve from sliding off.The next problem was with the battery compartment. After a few months the batteries would not connect to one another inside the unit, causing it to not have enough energy to run. Eventually, we discovered a small folded piece of paper jammed against the batteries inside the compartment would solve the problem, but this was short lived. When it came time to replace the batteries, re-aligning the bit of paper was a major pain.I called Pyle and immediately spoke to a human (!) but she quickly referred me to an automated system. They want us to pay for the shipping back to the factory, AND pay for the shipping to return it to us! To add insult to injury, there was no guarantee that they would either fix it or replace it after we sent it back!The last issue is that there is no way to purchase just a replacement microphone. One has to pay for the entire set, or one does without.I went to Radio Shack and bought a more expensive, but more reliable set.
These cables have such an overwhelming chemical stench that they give me a headache from several feet away. I even ran one through the dishwasher, it barely helped. I could use them if I wanted to lock a laptop outside perhaps?I called to return them, assuming it will be cheaper to toss them in the trash. The companies phone number does not work, the voice mailbox is full. Buyer beware.
I bought this camera from Amazon for only 128.00 Wow!It was a great buy for such compact camera with many functions (in compare to Canon or sony)It is very easy to learn and has big screen to view it. Small and light, it is just perfect size (not too small or too bulky)It is especially good if you are a biginner.Beautiful picture quality. This is the best shopping in this year.Ps. Game function is not really necessary.
User manual provides no default settings or explanations. Although every feature has a brief description, none tell you how to use the feature. PVR software loses track of audio and video can lock up. No explanation of bundled software. Technical support does not respond to e-mail.However, installation was fast and easy
This is my second Mac purchase. I had sold my last Macbook (White polycarbonate) to go traveling and bought a Dell instead. It wasn't the brightest idea I've ever had. My Dell wasn't an entry level laptop it was actually the XPS M1330 with all the options. After upgrading to Win7 I thought my laptop was fast enough and the screen was bright and crisp. After breaking it I decided it was time to go back to a mac. I wasn't disappointed.This laptop can run laps around my Dell. Paired with aSeagate Momentus XT 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 32 MB Cache 2.5 Inch Solid State Hybrid Drive ST95005620AS-Bare DriveThis laptop is faster than most $2300+ Windows computers and outperforms any windows pc in terms of start up/standby/resume/shutdown speed. I find that the graphics switching helps keep the laptop cool and the fan quiet under normal web browsing and document drafting. 3D drawings load quickly and you rarely find any lag while working on large 3D projects.I only carry the charger everywhere with me because I never know when I'm going to be spending extra time in the library or spending all day away from home. However I rarely find that I need to plug in during a normal day of classes and some study time inside the library. In case you need to fuel up between meetings and whatnot the battery charges to 80% fairly quickly.Usability is greatly improved over Windows machines with the extra large trackpad that conveniently doesn't get in the way while you're typing on the full size keyboard that is a joy to type on. I find that with the keys the way they're designed has me typing ~10 WPM more than other less intuitively designed keyboards. The backlight in the keys also help when you're on a plane or other dark places like certain lecture halls. It does however eat up more juice than I'd like.If your anticipating on doing more Graphics design or 3D drawing I would suggest upgrading to theApple MacBook Pro MC723LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptopotherwise this will be more than plenty to satisfy the general user and student. However I do suggest the 8GB RAM Memory kit for all you multi-taskers out there.
Linksys are great product once setup but I had problem with mine due to some IP conflict which I had to call India to resolve. The company must be using some cheap VoIP type phone because you can hardly hear the customer service person and they can hardly hear you. Anyway, the router cannot connect to my verizon DSL modem but it was a simple changing of the IP address of the router but only if you knew this is the problem. I think this is a commom problem and Linksys should anticipate this in their setup process.
This alarm is really great in some ways, and not so great in others.The positive:-It is REALLY easy to install. I am totally useless in dealing with the insides of cars and bikes, and have no experience in doing so. But this was as easy as installing an app to your iPhone.-It works great. It has a good range. When I park it in the parking space behind my concrete apartment block I will get a message on the pager whenever someone even thinks about touching my bike. Even when I am in my apartment on the other side of the block on the fifth floor. So if you park outside you should have no problems making this work inside a house or an apartment building. I also got an alarm while my bike was parked outside of a large IKEA bulding even if I was on the inside on the total oppsite side of the very large store behind lots of walls and other obstacles. But don't expect miracles. If you plan on parking in a concrete garage system underground...don't expect the signal to get to your apartment.-The alarm is sensitive enough (and can be adjusted to less sensitivity) and extremly loud. I was a bit concerned about it being loud enough from other reviews, but mounted under the seat of my Honda Hornet it is so loud that everyone within hundreds of meters will look straight at your bike. I activated it once when my seat was removed and it was so loud that it felt like it was damaging my hearing. An alarm can never be loud enough, but compared to lots of others I have tested this is the absolutely loudest.The negative:-The remote pagers battery will drain from full to empty in about a weeks time even if you don't use it. This is really strange, since it shouldn't really use that much battery. My wireless PC-mouse last one year on a battery, but this thing uses one in a week.-The alarm WILL drain your bikes battery really fast even if it's not turned on. This wasen't a problem the whole summer and autumn after installing the alarm since I was using my bike at least once a week. I also use my bike at least every two weeks during wintertime because we usually have really mild winters here. But last winter was unusually harsh. So the bike just stood in it's metal shed (inside a room temperature underground garage) for about two months. Just to make sure the alarm didn't drain the battery I turned it completly off. I know that your not suppose to let your bike rest for two months without charging the battery, but this have not been a problem before installing this alarm. And usually the winter here last for two weeks, but this time it lasted for two months. When I was ready to use the bike again the battery was completely flat. No sign of life whatsover. Reapetet attempts at charging it with high tech chargers couldn't save it. So I had no other choice than to fork out 500$ for a new bike battery. I had my suspision that this alarm had some of the blame for this. But was not sure. After getting a new battery and using the bike all the time during the summer I have had no problem again. But recently the bike was left unused for 2 1/2 weeks (with the alarm turned OFF). When i tried to use the bike again the battery was drained so much that I couldn't get the bike to start. The battery was however not completly flat since the light on the bike worked. So I charged the battery and put it back in the bike. This time however I also removed the cables from the battery to the alarm to make sure it wasnt able to suck power from the battery again. After that the bike was left alone for almost four weeks. This afternoon I went down to start it and it was as if the battery came straight from the charger. The bike started immediatly. So after this I am 100% sure that this alarm drains your battery really bad even if it's turned off, just by being connected to the battery.So the conclusion is that this alarm is great when using the bike all the time. But never ever leave it connected to your bikes battery (even if the alarm is turned off) for more than two weeks. This will probably leave your bike unable to start. Left for more than four weeks you risk draining the battery beyond rapair. It cost me 500$ to find this out. So for your own sake follow my advice.I will give it five stars for value and functionality, and zero stars for sucking power from your battery even while turned off. So I end up giving it three stars since it is a really good product, at a good value, if you use your bike constantly.
Never Received The Item Order!!!They Just Sent Me Some Other Brand.I Would Call That VERY BAD
These headphones are a steal at the mid-$25 range. Any other phones will pale in comparison for such a low price. The bass, high's and mid's are all good; I listen to all types of music: plenty of rock, some hip hop and everything in between.They do a good job (not great) at blocking outside sound. I use them at work and while walking around the city and I don't have to BLARE the music in order to comfortably listen to them without interference. The different size ear cups are nice, but the mediums fit me well enough that I didn't even try the others. The Sony's strangeness shows with their expectance that we want our right cord MUCH longer than our left (they want the cord wrapped behind your neck, not in front) and it's sometimes nice and sometimes annoying. It's not necessarily uncomfortable just to wear them normally (wire in front of neck).UPDATE: Wish these were more durable, as the wire seemed to dissolve way too quickly.
I bought Archos recorder 20 with the primary intent of having a nice big HDD in a small, fast device. The MP3 side was a secondary feature (though I listen to the thing all day at work.) As a portable drive I could put in my pocket, it has saved me hours of headaches as I have to transfer hundreds of megabytes on an almost daily basis. It's very easy to use, easy to navigate and very fast. So-far it has proven to be very reliable too. The USB2 port is well worth any extra outlay for a USB2 card as the speed increase over 1.1 is amazing. I bought 2 USB2 cards, one for each (remote) machines I use so I could transfer files quickly using Windows Explorer drag and drop. Because USB2 is so much faster, your batteries last longer as the Archos sucks juice much quicker when acting as a standard USB HDD. File transfers are so quick with USB2 that it only needs to be connected for a couple of minutes.As an MP3 player, I'm generally very happy with it. The supplied headphones are abysmal and need replacing immediately. The sound quality (when using better headphones) is very good overall. Menu navigation is easy so finding the song(s) you want to hear is a painless operation. One thing I don't like is trying to skip backwards through a song, it gets it's pants in a twist and ends up sounding like a stuck record. Going forward is fine though. There are also plenty of controls to adjust if you like tweaking, or you can just leave it as it comes. I notice little difference in sound quality between the Archos and my SB Audigy MP3 card played through my Sennheise HD580 headphones. It has copious output power and can drive even big cans very loud and clean.I don't use playlists as I setup all my files manually in Explorer so can't say whether they work well or not. Besides, I don't really like using the supplied MusicMatch Jukebox software. I don't record mp3's straight to the Archos either so cannot comment on that function. The build quality isn't the greatest though it's perfectly functional. The casing just doesn't have that feeling of precision. I would imagine that the I-pod or whatever it's called feels much nicer... though slower and a much smaller drive for the cash. Battery life is good given the drive size and power output. Supplying two sets of batteries is a nice touch though, as is being able to using it while it's charging with the batteries in place. The USB cord is a pain as Archos opted to use an 'A-A' cord rather than the more standard 'A-B' connectors. This means that if you want a second cord, or a longer one, you'll have trouble finding one. Archos do sell cords but they are short and expensive. I still haven't tracked down anywhere that sells a 6" long A-A cord, just A-A extensions which are useless on the Archos.In the end I wanted a big drive, good speed, good functionality and portability, the Archos Recorder 20 fitted the bill nicely. I have no regrets buying it or hesitation reccomending it as long as people are aware of the above points. I'm very happy with mine and if I had to choose over again, I think I'd still buy the recorder 20.
Produces real life colors, full edge to edge printing, good value for the money, I can't think of six more words to write
I got one the first one i got it soon gave out . i shipped it back and they gave me a new one . and that one works very good.
I paid $300 this model last year. Within 10 months it stopped working properly. The DVD would play some discs but not others and gave me an error message that made no sense &quot;Check disk to see if dirty.&quot; Some of the disks that got this message were right out of the manufacturer's box!! Some disks worked fine, so I thought it must be reacting to an anti-copying coding, or something. Then a few months later, the VCR started to chew up my tapes. I decided to throw the whole unit out. I would not recommend this model. I do not know what is going wrong with Panasonic. Quality control has gone downhill, judging by this unit.
I purchased the Palm m100 after much thought. I know that it is limited, however, all I really wanted to do was get rid of the large paper planner/address book. This takes care of exactly that. I can keep it in my purse, not along WITH my purse. It is easy to put in my pocket and take to meetings or make notes as needs arise. I am a librarian and have all the access to e-mail that I can handle so I was not looking for a handheld to provide more of it for me. If I decide that I need/want more from a handheld my mom has put claims on the &quot;little computer thingy&quot;, as she calls it.
Not much I can say about the cleaning tape but it cleaned the video heads.It works and its affordable.
Fairly inexpensive and works. What more can you ask from a length of fiber optic cable.
UPDATE: 7/19/2012 : I continue to be amazed by this lens. It now sells for under $400, WOW. Steal of the century for a Canon 70-300 zoom with IS. Just love the sharpness and quality feel of this lens. It is relatively light and easily hand held. Functions smoothly and can take extremely good pictures indoors under normal lighting conditions.I have been trying to justify buying the f/2.8 - 70-200 IS II L version but just cannot justify paying 5.5x the cost for that lens. That lens also weighs a ton and would really be too heavy to carry around attached to my camera body.I compared my photos of ducks taken with the EF 70-300 IS lens with some professional shoots of ducks with the EF 70-200 IS - 2.8 L II and just cannot justify buying it. It is better in low light but these lenses are really used for outdoor daytime shooting. BTW, My lens also shoots great night-time photos of lighted buildings and streets and even the Moon. This is just a great all around lens.On a cropped sensor frame body this lens has a wonderful review from Photozone. On a full frame body the testing is less amazing but still pretty darn good. But most lenses do worse on full frame camera bodies.Will be keeping this lens as my main go to lens. I also have the Canon EF 1.8 II and for $115 bucks it is fantastic. Actually has a better write-up than the 1.4. But when I compare the 70-300 with it, no comparison in quality build and overall picture taking versatility. F/ I.8 prime is better in low light and therefore use it indoors for taking portrait pictures. It is fantastic.If you need a very good 70-300 IS zoom for a DSLR Canon body, this is it!3/16/2012 Initial Post Below:Works great. Lens is everything you need in a 70-300mm Format. Great on 1.6 cropped sensor cameras just check Photozone review. This lens does everything well. Zoom, autofocus and IS work very well. Clarity is top notch. This lens would be a steal at twice the cost.Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Camera)Just got it today. Researched this lens, and others, for many weeks. I read all the reviews by consumers and "experts" and determined that this lens had the least "negative" reviews in its class. This lens may not be a Canon L lens but at around 1 thousand dollars less it is a steal. I tested this lens on my Canon T3i at all zoom points both indoors and out. The "IS" works great and is pretty quiet. The "IS" function switch has two positions, "1" is for shooting still objects and "2" is for panning moving objects. The autofocus is spot on indoors under normal room lighting conditions. The autofocus is also pretty quiet. This lens far exceeded my expectations. This lens is relatively light for this type focal length yet it feels well built. It functions smoothly and is just a pleasure to use. The zoom lock switch is a nice feature. The 200mm & 300mm zoom points were sharp when shooting outdoors at buildings and trees. Some of the bad reviews I read about the 300mm zoom point being soft is not valid. The bricks and mortar lines on buildings were straight and detail was great. The tree branches were sharp as well as the pigeons on them and on the building ledges. I live in downtown Manhattan and face, Freedom Tower, it is still being built and I can see the cranes and steel frame of the building as well as the other buildings being built. The lens has no problem in taking spot on shots of the downtown area.I also bought this lens because it can be used on both full frame and cropped frame Canon cameras. This EF lens is made in Japan and not China.I will provide future updates as to whether its durability under normal use is up to par. Based on what I have already seen, this is "ounce for ounce" and "dollar for dollar" one of the best 70-300 IS USM Lenses around.UPDATE: 3/17/2012 - Night time shooting off my terrace was great. Using a tripod I set my Canon T3i manually to ISO 200 @ 1 second shutter speed with "IS" off. Pictures of lit up buildings in downtown Manhattan came out sharp and no flaring noticed at all focal lengths. Then I took the T3i indoors under normal incandescent lighting and used ISO 400 or 800, depending on zoom lengths, @ 1/10th second shutter speed with "IS" off & no flash. Pictures again just came out great at all focal zoom points. This is just a wonderful lens. Very happy with it.Will update about durability as time moves on.UPDATE: 3/19/2012 - Today I extensively tested the "IS" feature. I was able to consistently hand hold this lens at 1/10th , 1/20th and 1/30th second shutter speed at all zoom focal lengths. You indeed need a steady hand and body to do this but the tripod will always give you a slightly sharper picture w/o using "IS". Hand held, with the onboard flash, the pictures of course come out sharp. I have no complaints at all about the "IS".UPDATE: 3/20/2012 - Today I extensively tested "Autofocus". Under normal indoor lighting the auto focus works fine at all zoom points. The auto focus, under conditions where your eyes find it hard to identify the color of objects, starts to bug it out. This however is very normal with any auto focus system on any lens. The system just cannot detect properly the bounce back from an object that does not reflect enough light for the sensor to determine proper distance. If you switch to manual focus and focus on a point your eyes can resolve, you can then snap the shot. Based on 4 days of shooting under outdoor daylight conditions, both sunny & cloudy, the auto focus was accurate. At night, outdoors, I was able to focus on lit up buildings w/o problem. Get this, I was able to use auto focus to take a picture of a single star in a blackened sky. When I looked at it on my LCD I could not believe it. The star looked the same as when I saw it with my own two eyes. I did this by placing the red dot of the central autofocus square directly over the star. It is really fantastic!I will update my post when I have further information to report.UPDATE: 3/21/2012: I have been mostly operating my T3i manually with this long zoom lens as well as other shorter focal length lenses that I have. I find that you can achieve a more life like rendition of the subject that you are photographing in the manual mode. Once you know the lens you are using the easier it is to approximate what settings are best. I look to photograph the subject as the human eye sees it and not as the auto-program thinks you should see it. The T3i, and other DSLR cameras, tend to overexpose the subject by using a higher ISO than necessary. I rather lower shutter speed than raise ISO on none moving subjects. Indoors I look to maintain a 400 to 800 ISO tops. If you cannot maintain this level of ISO, use a flash. When indoors I want the picture to look indoors. If it is night, I want the picture to look as if it is night. I use flash indoors only if I cannot achieve a picture that falls under an ISO of 800. That is my philosophy on taking real life like looking pictures. This lens operates very well manually and it takes great pictures indoors and outdoors.UPDATE: 3/22/2012: I have come to the conclusion that faster & more accurate autofocus can be achieved under poorer lighting conditions when you use only the central autofocus square sensor. Just internally shut down the other peripheral sensors and choose the central red sensor. Then put the red sensor dot on the main subject or object that you want to shoot and the lens will have an easier time focusing. It works for me with this lens, and others, when you shoot under poor lighting conditions. It especially works well when the camera is focusing when using long zoom at 200 & 300mm.
This product is awesome. I have been able to not only play videos and dvds but also record videos to dvds with one touch recording. Picture is great. Many features.
Right out of the box this was a fantastic HDTV and I haven't had a single complaint about it yet. Found a great deal on Amazon with free shipping. Only has one HDMI input which is somewhat limiting other than that absolutely superb picture quality.
I bought this product because I was getting all kinds of arm muscle pain from using a regular desk trackball, separate from the keyboard. The pain was similar to the pain that caused me to give up using a regular desk computer mouse years ago.My physical therapist said I should use a keyboard that I could put on my lap, and that somehow I would need to put a trackball there too. I did some reasearch, found some keyboards with built-in trackballs and tried several of them.My arm pain and wrist pain stopped very quickly.It is very comfortable typing with the keyboard in your lap, the built-in trackball on the upper right, and the two trackball buttons on the upper left of the keyboard.Having the trackball buttons on the opposite side of the keyboard was also good for my hands and arms -- when I had a separate trackball with the buttons attached to it, on a desk, I had been overworking my trackball hand pretty severely.The keyboard has keys where you don't have to press down too hard -- another benefit for weary hands and arms.Because it is a "mini" keyboard, the keys are closer together than they would be on a regular keyboard -- it took a little getting used to, but I like it, as I can type faster.Some of the less frequently used keys are smaller than on a regular keyboard, and in slightly different locations, but on the whole, Adesso has done a very good job of getting all of the essential keys into a mini-keyboard.The only real problem is that the trackball itself is a bit baulky from time to time -- it will move fine for a while and then stick a bit if it gets dirty, which can be annoying if you are in the middle of a project.I have found that the best solution to this problem is to moisten a paper towel with a bit of water and spin it against the trackball, moving the trackball in many different directions. Then I used a dry paper towel, and spin the trackball against it it many different directions to dry it. That seems to unstick it.There does not appear to be any way to take the trackball out of its slot to clean it -- I unscrewed the keyboard case to see if I could do that, but there does not seem to be a way to extract the trackball to clean it directly.Because of the trackball sticking once in while, I have given the keyboard four stars instead of five stars.I tried using a regular sized Adesso trackball keyboard after using this mini-keyboard and found that I preferred the mini-keyboard.
This scope is pretty good for the price. The one thing that's a bit hard is the eye relief - you have to get pretty close to the eye piece. If you wear glasses, this makes it a bit harder to use. I did find that if you remove your glasses, the eye relief is not a problem and the clarity is still excellent. I have used this scope for multiple purposes. Hiking as well as at the range and it has worked very well in both cases. The tripod is a bit light, but I have another sturdier unit that I use with it. I like the hard case as the quality is very good and can hold other items as well.Overall, I like the scope and would recommend it.
I installed these speakers on the back seat shelf of a restored 57 chevy. They fit perfectly! They sound like a Doo Wop group is riding in the back seat singing to me........does not get better than that!
I had this for about 5 months and it works great.i like the color and shape because the cheap plastic ones fall out of my ears and the rubber on it is great and stays on. so they are a great pair of headphones.so i think you should buy it for the price.
These laminating pouches are very easy to use and do an excellent job of protecting small documents and cards. I recommend this product.
Buying these items bundled saved a good deal of money and it's nice that the adapter is built into each cord. Priced individually, it's like the skin is free ($9.99 at Fry's). The vendor shipped right away and I received the package in two days!
nice amp! added to my saturn sl1, good crossover with highs and lows; use the amp for my highs it comes out with a clear and crisps sound but did not get my expectation of super highs hehe! the only bad thing that i make it as 4stars because of its size big as expected. bought it in amazon vendor fast shipping. thanks!
This proved to be an extremely difficult piece of hardware to use and I do not recommended it for the following reasons;Firstly the firmware it came with had to be upgraded to make the burner functional, the software it came bundled with was largely useless for burning a DVD and thirdly the USB connections proved to be very temperamental in that the burner keeps switching back to a CD burner from a DVD burner and the system has to be rebooted.In addition the system was very fussy with media and wouldn't use HP or Sony DVD +R's.The technical support department at Plextor also proved to be less than helpful putting the blame squarely on the USB drivers and didn't even suggest how to work round the problem.
I bought this for use on my Lionel Legacy Remote system (O-gauge model train controller for those wondering) It works great
If you want a music player which has good sound quality, easy to use and good software interface, then this is the one for you. The display is not as good as an iPod, but the sound quality is really good. The software is better than what iPod has got. It a good deal for $185
I bought this Camera Bag with my Canon XSi with Kit Lens (18-55mm) and it is perfect. You can carry the very basic kit + battery charger. If you need a good (and cheap) bag to protect your camera (with kit lens) that it the one I recommend.
I was a little nervous buying this cable because it was such a bargain. I had spent over $30 on another HDMI cable. But, I've been very pleased so far. It seems to work every bit as well as my more expensive cable. Thanks Amazon!
I purchased this pair of earbuds to replace a worn-out pair of Sony EX81 buds which I had abused over the course of two years. The sound quality is fairly good with clear defined bass and adequate treble. For the purpose that I need it for, these buds are a good value and fit just nice. It would have been nicer if they came with a decent cable management solution like Sony's did.
The sound quality on these is excellent.They are clear, crisp, bass just right. Good surround effects.No volume control from the headphones.Compared to decent stereo headphones:Music: 8 - they are good but not as good as high quality headphones.but then again for that price you will not get much better.Gaming: 8 - nice surround sound. Not as good as a 5.1 speaker setup. The directional effects are ok. Not all games sound the same. Better than ordinary stereo headphones.Movies: 9 - Amazing! Ambient sounds excellent, all around surround. Surpass ordinary headphones. Looks like the center speakers are probably too small. They lack bass or any decent frequency response.I tried to get in touch with LTB regarding this several times but did not receive any reply.It's important to configure them correctly in order to enjoy them.1. In Windows, Advanced Audio Properties, set them up to 5.1 speaker setup.2. I use ffdshow to decode AC3 and DTS for movies.In the ffdshow audio decoder configuration, enable the mixer.set it up to 3/2/1 - 6 channelsThen check the custom matrix. Change the C (Center) column from 0, 1 0 for Left, Center and Right to 0.35, 1 and 0.35. This way the center speaker is also redirected to the Left and Right speakers which have better frequency response. Far from perfect and in some movies still annoying.Yes, I would recommend these headphones.If it wasn't for the lack of support from LTB I would have given them 5 stars.
I have had the Z612 for a month now. I decided to look it up on amazon and see what reviews it was getting. I was surprised to see the few shared photos. I love my camera and decided to add some of my own that I have taken in the last month. I read all the reviews and agree with them all. I didn't want to bore anyone by repeating everything... I just wanted to let anyone that's looking for a high performance/zoom camera to check out my pictures. They are mostly of my dog, yes. But it shows the speed quality and clearity of this camera. Also the videos are excellent and very clear with great sound quality (with the exception of zooming while filming). I would recommend this camera to experts and beginners (considering I'm relatively new at photography as an art). Thank you!
A real b---- to set up...don't buy!!!! I still have not got mine to work!!!
Speakers are well made and seem to have decent sound. I am no speaker guru, but hooked up to an old stereo on my back porch they work better than expected. The mounting brackets seem flimsy, but worked very well and I have no fear of them breaking.
This track is just suited for browsing and it takes a lot of time to get used to it just to browse comfortably and defnitely a no no for games.I am not really satisfied with it and eventually i have to buy a normal laser mouse later on.
Excellent laptop stand for MacBook Pro 15". Should fit most of other MacBooks and other laptops as well. I've been using it for over a year with a 23" Samsung SyncMaster 2343BWX display standing next to it. This stand keeps the laptop's display panel comfortably next to the external monitor.
I have used the product two or three times and it works great. I am able to use the controls of my ipod and there is not sign of leaking--it's great.
I bought this bag six months ago and love it. There's more than enough space for all of your gear and, with 14 pockets, it's easy to organize. I'm able to keep my cell phone, PDA, camera, iPod, mini-cassette recorder, and a slew of other stuff in it. I travel with it regularly and it holds up well. It also does a great job of securing my 12-inch PowerBook.Buy this bag.
This is my current favorite lens and the one that resides most often upon my camera. It certainly is the sharpest lens that I own. I use it for ordinary photography as well as for macro photography. As I shoot plant life with the macro capability, I don't mind the short working distance (distance from front element of the lens to subject, about 2 inches), as the plants don't run away when you close in on them. If you want to shoot bugs, etc, you probably want a longer focal length macro (longer focal length=larger working distance). The lens is capable of life-size reproductions without accessories, a definite plus over the Canon made 50mm macro lens.This lens makes a great general purpose normal lens, as the very high optical quality for the macro uses leads to excellent sharpness and freedom from abberations at distance. The only drawback to the lens is its rather slow (for a 50mm prime lens) maximum aperature of F/2.8. As I usually shoot in sunlight or with high-speed films (or both!), this has never been a problem for me, but others may prefer a faster maximum aperature.I've shot with this lens with all its aperatures from wide open to F/45 and found, in my subjective eyeball test (I look at prints and slides), that the optical performance varries very little over the aperature range, being uniformly excellent.Overall, a fine lens for an even finer price.
I didn't get so lucky enough to have read the customer reviews and I ordered 2 of them thinking I was getting 10 batteries! I am now fighting with Amazon over this, asking them to right the issue by sending me the 10 batteries and fixing the picture. I think I'm talking to someone in India, so we'll see how far I get....
DVDs work great and they are the 4x type that I can no longer find in stores. Now I can record on my older DVD recorder.
These cables are just as good as those that are $30+. Don't waste your money on anything else!
Avoid the STR-DG600I replaced a 20 year old mid to low-range audiophile stereo with the budget consumer STR-DG600. The DG600 is about 1/5 the price of the hardware it replaced. We use this system primarly for watching TV or movies. My old power amp was 100WPC class A. Its a huge heavy box my wife calls 'the bomb' She was glad to see it go.The STR-DG600 was easy to hook up. The rear panel is clearly labled and well laid out. There are low-cost binding posts for all 7 amplifier outputs. These are much better than the pin terminals seen on some econonmy recivers. I recomend using banana plugs. Bare wires can cause damaging shorts.I hooked my Motorola 6412 DVR to one component video input and our Sony DVD player to the other. You can reassign the two component video inputs to any of the other inputs. Component video output went to our Sony HD TV.The unit will upconvert composit video to s-video. That's a worthless feature as our Sony TV does at least as good a job. Bet they use the same chip. The reciver does not perform the more usefull upconvert to component video.For casual TV viewing the DG600 sounds fine. Video switching works well. Since the DG does not upconvert to component video, you will still have to use your TV to switch non-component sources.I have had no luck getting a signal out of the pre-out jacks. The manual doesn't say anything about how to use the jacks. They may not be enabled.The menu system is difficult to use. The display is too small to read from a distance so you have to walk up to the reciver to see what it telling you. Simple things like setting the balance or tone controls require using the menu system. There are no knobs for balance or tone. Even the simplest settings require walking up to the reciver with the remote in one hand and the terrible owner's manual in the other.The manual must have been written by an engineer who speaks English as a second language. Not only is it poorly written, the index is short and the manual is not well organized. Just finding the correct section takes time.Even if you are a Software Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering like me expect to have trouble learning to use this reciever.I was not able to get the remote to control our 1 year old Sony TV or DVD player. The remote does not work as described in the Owner's Manual. Either the remote has a bug or the manual is incorrect.I returned the STR-DG600. They took it back as a defective unit because the remote would not program.The bang for the buck isn't bad. The problems are all in the UI. The terrible manual doesn't help.Avoid the STR-DGx00 series. Even if Sony rewrites the manual don't buy it.EDIT May 26, 2006. Several reviews say that while the DG600 can produce 110W on any single channel, it can not run all seven channels at 110W. If true, calling this a 770W reciver is missleading. The DG600 did have ample power for my HT system.I replaced my STR-DG600 with a Harman/Kardon AVR-235. The H/K is better than the Sony in just about every area. The build quality is much better. The AVR-235 has better controls, better connectors, and a much better owners manual. While complex, the AVR is much easier and more intuitive to use. Although the AVR-235 is rated at less then half the power of the Sony, it clearly has more real power. Oh and the HK remote works with my TV and DVD player.
they literally claimed it was the exact part i needed for my car. it plugged in, but the pins were in all the wrong places and i had to contact a professional audio technician to re wire the product. buying this product would be a huge mistake.
Excellent service, fast delivery, securely packed, item exactly as described. I would be happy to deal with this vendor in the future.
Well, ... I bought one of these SONY radios. The sound is really bad. It sounds like it is packed inside a cardboard box. Also, if you use it as an alarm clock, there is no snooze feature. You either get up ... or turn the radio off.
This player is simply great!!It hasn't given me any problems , i highly recommend it!!It's a good buy.
This Product have a great design, good sound in my CD-Player and TV... but in my DVD Player I get some static, the same in the Home Theather, I think don't respond good in High Quality Frequence... the reception is good in all the room, bad and good in the rest of the house... But whit this price... I'm so Happy....
This item works wonderfully for my 2 gen ipod. This plug fits snuggly into the lighter and is very flush with the dashboard allowing me to still use the cupholders that are right in front of it.
Unfortunately the map software providers of the world can't keep up with the pace of development in fast growth areas. We recently moved to Seattle area and I got this so that my wife wouldn't call me at work for directions as often. For that purpose, it works well. However our street doesn't exist on the map and there are other places around us that just aren't there. Restaurants are generally good but misses a lot (maybe you pay for a listing?). I would like to see regular software updates with downloads from Garmin site that kept this data more up to date.Other issue with the unit is in bright sun (this is mounted in the window of our Toyota minivan) display can get washed out.We like the array of voices that you can choose from, the directions and overall presentation of information is good, size of the unit is good, it mounts securly and easily.I wish you could enter additional datapoints of your own. Unit only lets you set your home. I want Favorites to let me add my current location and label it.
I purchased this camcorder to replace my 8yr old Sony Hi-8 video recorder as the Sony was failing. I also wanted to "digitize" my videosso I could download onto my computer and back them up via DVD. I read that mini-DV tapes were the best value for recording, so I opted for this unit.This is a very average, easy to use camcorder. Controls are easy to understand. All play or record controls are on the LCD. Here's my assessment:* Image quality is fair- no better or worse than my older Sony unit. Being a digital camera, I expected the image quality to be much improved.* Image quality under low light is fair to poor. Very grainy and sometimes hard to see.* Convenient "Backlight" button is very useful. If you are filming a subject with a bright background, the camera's aperture senses the bright light and gets smaller- causing the subject to appear dark. This backlight button will open up the aperture and allow more light in-- providing a more balanced light on the subject.* There is no easy way to "date-stamp" your videos. On my older camera, I could push a button and it would show the date & time on the video. This is a very useful option. To put a date stamp on the HC38, you must go thru a menu of items on the LCD. This is inconvenient when filming.* You can NOT download videos from the camcorder to a computer without a firewire port on your computer. This is a major limitation as other camcorder mfgrs don't have this restriction. The camcorder does not come with firewire cables. You have to purchase them separately.* Image stabilization seems to work well.* High level Zoom isn't very stable. Don't expect to get stable videos using the 40x zoomIf you want a very easy to use and very average camcorder, this is it.Do your research. For the money, I think there are better camcorders on the market than this one.
I love the size and the Battery lasts a long time. Those 2 facts make it worth the cheap price.On the other hand the back of mine is always threatening to come off. The first day I tiried to remove the cover to but it was very hard to get off. The cover did not slip off easily. After careful and I mean careful pulling and jimmying I got it to come off. Since then it pops off rather easily in fact a little too easy.It doesnt usually come off while im using it, but when handling the mouse it is easy to pop right off.
While it works as expected, from the description you are lead to believe that it will fit all the way into the slot. This is not the case. It sticks out of the slot about half an inch (the dark grey part in the picture) while charging.
I recently purchased a Panasonic monitor and returned after I found out it did not have closed captioning and bought this Samsung. It worked out for the best. The picture is far superior. If nothing else, your dog will it! Mine watches TV all the time now and she never cared before.
Bought one at work for [...]. Worked fine for a couple of months, now it is useless. There are evidently big problems with the driver/software with WinXP *or* the hardware itself has crapped out. I have wasted countless hours with Canon's email tech support uninstalling drivers, reinstalling, etc etc. What I'm left with is a scanner that works intermittently or not at all and requires frequent unplugs and computer restarts to be useful at all. I will never buy another Canon product as long as I live. What complete crap. Wish I could give it negative stars.
I needed a new one of these because my old one was malfunctioning, and this was a great replacement. I'm glad people still have the sound mind to sell this, because even though cassette drives aren't put in cars anymore, it still works in my '03 Corolla and it's actually a lot better than utilizing those products where you have to find a radio station in order to listren to your mp3 player. Nevertheless, my music comes out clear and I am very satisfied with the merchandise and the price.
When I first bought my new 2000 GMC Yukon XL, I installed an RF modulator between my antenna and my car stereo head end unit so that I would have and auxiliary input. I set one of the FM presets to the RF modulator channel and I could hear the auxiliary input through the car stereo.The RF modulator broke and so I went searching for replacements. This is the perfect solution. The stock stereo head end unit requires an auxiliary input with a microprocessor attached in order to process the auxiliary audio. This box includes the necessary microprocessor. You simply plug the 9-Pin connector into the back of the stereo head end unit and then plug your audio into the RCA inputs. This unit comes with a Y-cable, so if you have the optional GMC (Delco) tape deck, then it should still work. I don't, so I couldn't test it.The box simulates a CD input. You press the CD/AUX button on your stereo head end unit to toggle between the built in CD and this box. When the AUX is selected, the stereo head end unit believes that it has an external CD attached and the display says "CD Track 1" and a timer starts counting.The sound is much better than the RF modulator! Plus, my FM radio stations work better because the RF modulator wasn't a pure pass through and there was loss to the FM signal. I also get back one of my FM preset stations!On my vehicle, the installation required no tools what-so-ever. The dash panel popped off by pulling on it, and the stereo head unit slides out on a track when you press two tabs on either side. I used adhesive velcro to attach the box behind the radio on the surface inside the dash. I also used foam padding to ensure that the wires wouldn't rattle.I am very, very pleased.
I gave this camera as a gift for my daughter. The first one I gave her broke and Amazon sent another quickly. She hasn't used it yet.
The voice quality of this mic is excellent. It is also easy to use in both Windows and Linux (although for the latter, I did have to adjust my mic input settings to select the device).
I really like the Case logic DVD album solution. Stored in the albums, my dvd collection takes much less space. The photo shows the 3 ring binder version which is perfect but when the album arrived it was the two, wide plastic ring version. I removed the storage sleeves (which are hard to find) and will use the binder as a last resort.
As you open the package you are enfused with the empty feeling of, no manual! Other than that minor set-back, the prism is a great product. I have not had a problem with it, so far, and the website givin with the prism is very helpful in the area of finding various programs that will either enhance or work well on the prism. If you are a skeptical buyer, and are looking at other PDA's such as the Palm VIIx or any of the Pocket PC's don't bother. This little handheld has so many third party solutions that the possibilties are endless. From a cell phone to a GPS navagator or even a bar-code scanner. If you are in need of a great PDA and are willing to put up some money for it and/or the third party &quot;sollutions.&quot; All in all a great product worth buying.
I received my order just on time and the product was in perfect condition. I am very satisfied. 5/5
I have two of these units. Both have failed within the warranty period due to disk failures. Both were using raid5 and, despite what you'd expect, the data was not recoverable. The newest unit just failed again with a broken network connection, one day outside of the 1yr warranty. I now have a very expensive set of spare parts for the 2nd unit. These devices are not bad when the work but they don't work very long. Pay a bit more money and get a better quality NAS.
This my 3rd stacked unit along side the previous ones I've gotten. They all work together as intended. They stack very easily. they have tons of features for this price range for a 1Gig Stackable unit compared to others. I like the life time warranty on them. highly recommend for small businesses.
I purchased an Olympus DS-40 from Fry's Electronics for $160.00. I got a box that contained the digital voice recorder, the software, a usb port cable, headphones, and an AC Adapter. I returned it thinking that I was going to get a better deal on Amazon.com. What I got was a digital recorder, the software, and two AAA batteries for $114.00. As far as I'm concerned I did NOT get a better deal. In thought I was going to get the same thing that I returned, but I learned that you get what you pay for. I DON'T EVEN HAVE A PHONE NUMBER TO CALL TO TALK TO SOMEONE. I look on Amazon.com to contact them by phone and all I get is a list of items that I can buy for customer service training. I will be returning this product to the fact it is not the complete product that I was paying for.
The skipping is terrible. But it's good if you just want to sit down and listen. Like maybe when you watch tv or go on the computer. If you move it, it will most likely skip. Another problem is that the headphones are never perfect.If you can get used to that, then this would be a good cd player to buy and at a good price.
I don't know what those other people expected from some speakers that don't require an energy source... these speakers a good portable speakers that you can bring around if you just want to play it anywhere. The sound isn't very good or loud but you get what you pay for.
I've had this scanner for about 3 years now. It has worked perfectly in Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. I mainly use this scanner for photographs. The scan quality is excellent, as evidenced by correct tonal reproduction. You can even scan 3D objects by placing them on the scan bed, effectively getting a digital camera quality image. The only downside is speed. This scanner features a parallel port connection, which severely cripples its performance potential. Basically, if you need an all-around quality scanner to be used for occasional scans, look into it.
This item is a dud. Do not buy. I ordered two sets. One arrived cut in half, the other did not work at all.I think the company selling this garbage also know they don't work, because the moment I contacted them about their item they processed a refund immediately before I even asked.
This is very handy when traveling. One piece (you don't really need the base) with no cord to worry about...very nice. Also very compact and light. It also allows you to position cam directly in front of the screen, so that you're "actually" looking into the eyes of the other person, while on a video conference...pretty cool!However, if you're looking for a desk-style web cam...pass this one...it's main features are portability.
Great product, great price, ontime, that was easy... wonderful! I would recommend it to anyone wanting to even hook together their Hard Disks.
Some of us still own VHS video recorders! Had trouble finding a minimum number of tapes until this find. Thanks. The old geyser!
Player stopped reading discs after 3 months. Emotronics wouldnot stand behind the product and onkyo would not honor warranty because Emotronics is not a authrorized dealer. Avoid emotronics if you like the idea of having a warranty and avoid onkyo dvdplayers (at least this model).
I went from a 4GB to this one. Price was very good. Wish I had bought this one to begin with!
Fits my F700 perfectly. Made well and has belt loop so you can wear it on your waist. Can't believe it was only 50cents.
I don't have too much to add here beyond what has been said but I will say I am very happy with the monitor. It really shows you where the electrical waste is in your home. You will probably be surprised!The main reason I got this is because I am building an HTPC computer that I plan to run 24/7. I wanted to comeup with a hardware configuration and power management strategy that would draw the least amount of power. This tool is an absolute must.Very easy to use. It would be nice if it were a bit smaller as it blocks adjacent outlets. A small extension plug will solve that problem for now.
The case was very easy to place over the MP3 player and in no way hinders the operation of the player. It also provides good protection and is not too bulky.
Bought this to power my house wide built in speakers. It will power Polk floor standing main speakers along with the house system...with ease. At first it would clip if I played it too loud, but after time it quit doing that and plays like one of those old Japanese receivers from the seventies. Clean, full frequency response power...an amazing deal.
I got this for my girlfriend for the holidays as her 10 year old GE seemed to be taking longer and longer to heat things up. When she opened her gift I heard things like "Wow, that is huge." and "I'm not sure that is going to fit." I had asked her before hand and she said that bigger is better, but from the measurements alone you don't get a good feel for how enormous it's going to be. It doesn't seem to cook any faster, but that is to be expected being as it's the same wattage but a larger size.
This storage unit is extremely good looking, a very good investment for a low price. The pockets are nicely lined to protect my audio discs. Definitely buy this item with confidence. Prompt delivery from the shipper J&R Music and Computer World.
This works perfectly for me.It is fairly small and keeps my CF cards safe and dry.Considering the cost of the faster, larger cards needed by the newer, high megapixel images you should buy one.
The software upgrade on their site improved greatly the exposure and white light balance. Great software, lots of tricks for video fun, still not the best for sending closeups of small objects, but great for all around photos and video. The focus works well, happy camper here.
I read all the reviews for the Sennheiser 555s, 580s, 595s, and 590s before I made this purchase. As expected the sound quality is spectacular. I'm a big fan of open air headphones, and these seem to be the creme de la creme of what you can get for under $500. I've only had them for 2 days, but I can already tell that these will revolutionize the way I enjoy music.I've tried a bunch of blue tooth headphones and was fairly happy with the sound clarify of the Logitech for iPod wireless headphones. The headband on those snapped, however, and then I started a long arduous process of searching for the best that the headphone industry has to offer. Among bluetooth headphones, I also tried the Creative and Princeton brands, but returned both of those because the sound quality was just not up to snuff. Needless to say, bluetooth technology isn't quite there yet, so if you're really interested in sound quality, you should go for wired headphones. This may sound like an obvious truth to some, but it was news to me. My last headphones were open air collaspable Pioneer ones (~$20). I was pleased with these, and I plan to keep them for more casual use because they leak less noise than the 590s and I don't really care if they get beaten up.I'm just using the 590s with my iPod. I don't have a fancy amplifier yet, but now I'm starting to wonder how awesome these would sound with one. To my novice ears, these do seem to have the perfect blend of lows, mids, and highs. I can actually hear the *harmony* of all the different instruments in a song. It somehow emphasizes each range without overwhelming your ears. I've noticed echoes, voices, drumlines, etc. that I never heard before. The clarity is great too, but I've come to realize that a lot of my mp3 files are bad rips. The bad ones tend to have a slight background buzz, but good files have utter silence during refrains.A few more notes before you buy...* The sound leakage really is significant. More shocking to me than the sound that leaks out is the sound that leaks in. Listening to these on a loud, crowded train was less than ideal. I don't mind the stares, but the sound of the train started to drown out my music. Probably better to stick with your earbuds or enclosed headphones for traveling.* The comfort is amazing, but in my case, that wasn't a major reason to buy. I wear glasses, and I notice that they squeeze them a little bit, but still, these are more comfortable than other big headphones that I demo'd in the store. They're much lighter than they look, and the construction is sturdy.* These work well with an iPod. Would definitely make a great present for any music lover you know. I've noticed that you don't get quite the same volume as earbuds, but this seems logical since the diaphragm is farther away from your eardrum. Still, more than enough volume for me. I listen to these in my office at about half strength, which is enough to hear the music well but keeps the sound leakage to a undetectable level.Anyway, go for it! You deserve them.
It made mounting easy and works perfect! Can see through at night and protects the stereo. Stereo is waterproof anyway, but this adds extra protection plus keeps it out of the sun. Thank you
First Amazon... Super fast shipping...Now Tivo... Almost too easy to set up. It's only been 24 hours and it recording movies and playing them back real time Football is great You get to see your own instant replays. I think anyone who is tired of surfing trying to find that certain program will like Tivo very quickly. For working folks on the go. It lets you watch what you want when you can. No more conflicted decisions.Oh! I could not get signed up on the web ...some tech problem. But I was quickly able to find a phone number and within several minutes I was signed up registered and set to go. The rep was very pleasant.I downloaded my rebate slip and sent it in today. which will pay for one third of a lifetime subscription.At age 58 this was one of the easist to use new fangled gadgets I have. Enjoy
Okay, Im gonna try to pack in as much information as I can in the least amount of words. Here are the things that matter in an mp3 player and this is how the HipZip stacks up:Size:Now the hipzip is quite large for an mp3 player, but youve gotta realize that it actually plays disks! So instead of comparing it to an mp3 player, try comparing it to something like a cassette player, its much smaller than a cassette player and about as thick (actually a little less). Also, since it is large you also carry it like a cassette player, on your waist with a clip. You could put it in your pocket, but it gets in the way when your running and you'll have a huge bulge in your pants (no hidden connotations). Memory: This is where the hipzip dominates, my old mp3 player had 32 mb and could only hold 8-10 songs, the hipzip has 40mb per disk! and it gives you two, totalling 80mb. That is more than enough ample storage space for running a few miles. Not only that, but you can get extra ones for [...] dollars each (but they only come in pairs so youll end up paying [$]). The disks really make this mp3 player a true value. Functionality: Hipzip has some of its highest and lowest points here. First of all, it has a beautiful display and Iomega should have allowed it to display text documents, but instead it only gives the usual, track title, track number, modes, and other stuff, the screen is still very clear and there are some good graphics on it. Iomega unfortunately uses the screen in other ways, such as menu based equalizers and other programs. The equalizer is not changed at a touch of a button, rather you have to go into the menu mode and scroll down to equalizer and then pick what you want. I personally switch the EQ settings for every song i hear, so i rather have all the presets available as buttons on the player, but the hipzip does make sense because it has A LOT of EQ options, much more than any other player Ive seen. Although the menu driven EQ makes sense, other menu driven things dont, such as backlighting, you have to go through the menu system and turn on the backlight. Now if I could see the screen well enough to navigate through the menu, why in the world would i need a backlight!!!! This is a big mess up. But for its downfalls, hipzips menu system does have its ups; you can see the properties of the songs you play and the software in the hipzip can be updated through the internet, pretty cool. Also, since the hipzip is essentially a click disk drive, you can use it as a storage device for files. This is great cause I have a laptop and i need to sometimes transfer files from it to my main computer, the hipzip really helps out since it works with the usb port available on my laptop. So its like buying an extra drive for your computer AND a mp3 player, what a value! Oh yeah, i dont like the batteries, you cant change them on the fly and have to wait for the thing to charge. Sound quality:Once again there are privelages and downfalls. The EQ is great and really allows us finnicky (spelling?) listeners to tune it to our choice. However the bass on this player is harsh to most of my headphones, youll need a strong pair if you plan to put the bass on this thing to full power, I use sony streetstyle headphones, the ones that wrap around your head, they are perfect for this player. The included headphones will get you nowhere, switch immediately. Besides the strength of the bass (which is a good thing) this player has great quality sound. Setup: extremely easy, just plug it in. You dont even need the included software (which is just an mp3 player for the computer). The hipzip will show up as a drive letter (like your hard drive), just drag drop and your done. The easiest system I have used to date. Never has it frozen in between a download and the downloads are extremely fast. Fact: the player DOES NOT SKIP AT ALL, NEVER NEVER NEVER!!!!!
I purchased this so called Universal Wireless Keyboard less than two weeks ago and it already is broken. I didn't use it for 5 days and then when I go to use it today it doesnt work. Then, since I do have a Tungsten T3, when I go to see what the problem with the keyboard driver is I accidentally click it and White Screen my palm.Oh and the second day I had the UWK I clicked the keyboard Icon for the first time and I white screen my palm, called their tech support got a person who has such a thick accent that I can't understand him. Since I am out of warranty the would have charged me $125 dollars to send it to them to break the connection between the battery and the rest of the palm. So I declined their "offer" and disconnected the battery my self. See the post on the bright hand forums on how to fix this if it has happened to you.This keyboard is just horrible. I am going back to my old Palm Ultra thin keyboard and am contemplating whether or not to get the ThinkOutside Stowaway IR. The Ultra-Thin wasn't manufactured or designed by palm. It was only sold by palm. It was created by ThinkOutside Inc.Anyhow. If you have a T3 DONT BUY THIS KEYBOARD IT WILL CRASH YOUR PALM and will either require you to wait until the battery dies or void the warranty and disconnect the battery yourself. I will never buy a product that isn't a PDA that was designed by PalmOne Inc. In fact I would be weary of the new "fixed" driver whenever it comes out. You would think that Palm would have tested the driver on models that had more than the programs from ROM but they didn't. They cut corners and this thing just sucks.Heed my warning and don't make the mistake I made.
this stereo is super awesome i love it so much the bass on this thing is amazing ive had this stereo for about almost 5 years and its still working for me. The price did surprise me because i bought mine at one hundred dollars but other than that this is worth the money
Maybe I'm spoiled by my iPod. But why can't all electronics manufacturers commit the effort to design a thoughtful, elegant and useful user interface for their products? Although the Timex clock has a number of useful features, they are impossible to use without referring to the user manual. God forbid you want to reset an alarm a month after the last time you set it. There is no intuitive way to comprehend the assorted numbered buttons to perform any task. Design is about more than a pretty exterior - it's about user experience, and this experience is lousy.
why are they bother selling this...since so many people have problems with it.. i bought it to replace my 1983 $20 alarm clock radio and the reception is even worse than that alarm clock... there are couple stations that i can't listen to.. also the CD doesn't work... does not include an AD adapter so i had to go to radio shack to buy one...
I use this for VOIP professionally, and it works fine. It's not perfect, but it's the best cost/performance value I've found less than $50.
I don't know what I could say that has't already been said but here goes. This is an absolute beast of a lens in quality, price and weight. It's 8.6 lbs put it just on the edge of being handholdable, which I've managed to do on a two hour boat wildlife safari (with breaks of course). If you need 500mm, get it because once you get the hang of shooting with a supertele, you won't be disappopinted with the photos.The biggest problem with the lens is the unwanted attention and questions. I've already missed some opportunites because I was answering questions instead of paying attention to the action, a raptor and shorebird aerial fight!! Oh well, I've come to accept that the attention is just going to come with the territory. I'll have to work on my game face so I don't get interrupted too much.
I had my FZ30 for quite a long time and even though I loved my camera, I was always a bit frustrated that it was a fixed lens camera. I was new to photography when I bought that camera. One day, a family member tells me, "I found some cool attachments for this cam."As soon as I started using this, I was re-energized in using my camera. I was taking pics at greater distance and getting more details in my shots.For the beginner:This is a tele conversion lens. It is a one trick pony. It is only for taking shots at long distance. If you decide to quickly pull your zoom back and try to take a shot of a close item, you will be looking down a black tunnel with the circular lens at the end of the tunnel. Sort of like looking down a spyglass. That's what it looks like when you try to take close/average distance shots with this still attached. I DID take some close up experimental shots with this still attached and it was like the subject was in the center with a black frame around them. Some looked cool, some looked odd.Attachment: It screws into place rather quickly for fast change of lens attachments. Just know that the threads are not thick and if you strip them because you screwed it on wrong, it sucks to be you.Great product for what it was made for.EDIT:It will not attach to the new G2 series. I tried.
Though this camera is priced on the high side of other cameras in its class, it will well worth the money. I has numerous program modes to select from as well as the ability to adjust whatever settings you may need. Beautiful image quality and good in camera picture adjustments such as crop DLighting and more. The VR kit lens is also a good lens for the money.If you are a beginner looking for a camera that you can grow into, this one will fit nicely.
The Tune Free FM Transmitterr was one of the few battery-powered transmitters that I could even find on Amazon. I popped the supplied batteries into it and gave it a whirl.It gets decent reception from inside my cup-holder, but I have one of those "bee stinger" antenna on my roof, so I bet it would be better if I had a regular one on the fender.It starts to pop and squeel when the batteries are dying, and it has a very chintzy feel, but it works quite well, and has 16 stations to choose from (the tiny dip-switch binary method of selecting is kinda odd, though not difficult). For the price, it's really pretty cool.
I recieved the Sony Boom Box five days ago specifically to keep in my new camper and to have a CD player in the truck cab while driving to and from our camping destination. I was a bit concerned when I first noticed there were no bass and treble controls but found the sound button much easier to use and created great sound with it's 5 presets. The AM sound comes in with a little to much bass for my liking but others found it just fine. It also appeared to pull in the AM stations a little better than my other radio. The CD player worked flawlessly with great sound and much volume when set on the roof of the truck (not in the campground). The case appears to be very rugged and the rubber foot pads are easy on the counter tops. At nine+ pounds and with a comfortable handle it should be no problem carrying long distances. We did not get a chance to use the tape deck, but on our recent wild boar hunting trip we were lulled to sleep by Ozzy Osburn and the auto shutoff, then rudely awakened by the same with the timer. This function also works with the radio but not the cassette. Sliding volume controls would be better but you get used to the +/- buttons. The unit comes with AC and DC cords, nothing extra to buy. Battery operation was not tested as this unit will rarely leave the camper and the 12 volt outlet. My hunting buddy Bob liked it so much he's ordering one as soon as he gets home. We only tested it for 5 days but would highly recommend it.
Bought my just yesterday and spent the whole night trying to set it up. Couldn't get anything to work till i found out that the problem was with a faulty ethernet cable supplied by my ISP. Other than that, the set up of the router and FOUR wireless lan cards took no more than an hour. cool!Used 2 MA401 and 2 Cisco Aironet 350 series with my FM114P. No problems whatsoever. Only problem faced was when I was trying to set a new SSID. Somehow when i tried to apply the new settings it wouldn't work. But after a few attempts at refreshing the page and re-applying the setting, everything was ok. Maybe i'll go download the new firmware. In the meantime, everyone will be enjoying the upgrade over our old 56k modem.On the side, a friend bought a linksys WAP11 access point at the same time with me. Its almost a day now and he still can't get it to work. Watch out for that problem.
I got this as my first joystick, because it looked good on Amazon. I still thought it was ok when i first tried it, until I used it for a couple days. I found that the swivel feature of the joystick is almost impossible to use withought tilting the joystick or vice versa. I tried a flight sim and that swivel kept on getting in the way. I'd say that this is the worst joystick ever, and that I'm going to return it to get a different one.
I love this thing. It has changed the way I view television. But be careful. It makes a lot of noise. I put it in our bedroom, and it grinds away all night. It drives my wife and I crazy. I checked, and there is nothing wrong with it. It's normal noise for the type of hard drive they use (a cheaper version that the quiet ones that might have added a little to the components cost).
I'm 15 years old and I got this camera a little over a year ago. This was my first digital camera that I had and it's very easy to understand. Now I'm ready for a new camera because the size of the camera is inconvienient and the pause in between pictures/start-up time is very slow. I like to use my camera to be able to capture a moment right away and by the time my camera turns on and is ready to take a picture, it's too late. The quality of the pictures are good except randomly a few pictures will be blurry(even if i wasnt moving the camera around). The flash doesn't reach very far but if the objects close then it works well. If you do get this camera I would recommend buying a battery charger and rechargable batteries. The batteries are more expensive but last a lot longer than normal batteries. The nice thing about having a camera that took AAb batteries was if my batteries would die it was easy to find AA's instead of having to carry around a charger.Overall I would say this is a good product, but not good for long term.
Not a Bad product at all, A little disappointed for the DVD+RW will work on only the most Current DVD drive, I am a Computer Greek, tested the DVD+RW disk with HP OMNIbook 6100, 6000(one year old), Pioneer DVD Burner, Compaq Laptop with DVD, So far only Omnbook 6100 able to play the disk. Wait for the newer product that support DVD-R as well as DVD+RW if you are not in the hurry.Able to purchase DVD+RW media for around $7.00 a piece, I have owned 5 CD-burner so far they all have their weakness.Now I can put 7 cd materials into one media, it really save my time.The suppled software are laughing material and will not work on my NT, Window 2000 server. Instead I am using Nero rom to record my stuff now.Guy, there are no perfect product anywhere.
I bought these for my niece and nephew when we went camping together, they loved them! They were a good price for a pair of binoculars that they can play with and won't break my heart if they lose. They had a blast looking for birds and bears, it was a big hit!
Being a long-time fan of Bose and having a "Wave CD" for about 10 years, I was slow in converting, but I LOVE the iPod docking station! The sound is every bit as good as the wave CD and it is even smaller and simpler. Excellent product!
...Two weeks after this TV shipped to me, it arrived. Damaged. The cardboard sleeve had been impacted twice - obvious impacts, as you could see the gaping cardboard flaps for each. The transparent front panel of the TV was badly dented and scratched, so I had to refuse shipment.Despite Amazon's "white glove" shipping, someone, somewhere was careless, caused obvious damage to the box and TV, and nobody beyond that stopped it from proceeding to me.I think EGL (Eagle Air Freight) subcontracts out the last step(s) of the shipping to locals. In my case, possibly incompetent locals. They placed the TV down with the damaged side of the box facing away from me, which may or may not have been intentional.I took a pass on a replacement from Amazon. Once was enough - at this juncture, I'd rather spend a few extra hundred dollars and take care of the shipping myself.My negative experience is suredly the minority case, but food for thought.
If only the rest of the software/hardware industry adobting this easy installation and useability. I bought two of these to work with my wireless router and was up in no time. Now with WinVNC installed I'm able to exchange files between both computers and surf the net at blazing speeds.
Bought this camera around September. The first roll of film came out great. About halfway through the second roll I turned the camera on and the zoom came all the way out and the lights flashed etc. I returned the camera for repair and Minolta repaired it under warranty, great. Went through 2 rolls of film for Christmas, all blurry. Returned camera to Minolta explainingg the problem and they send me an estimate for $61.00 to fix it, saying that I dropped it. I can buy a new camera for that price. I'll never buy another Minolta product.
According to a 15-year audio install company, I was the 1st person to buy and install a Tivo in MN. I love the product. You will find you use it a lot more than you anticipate. That said beware of the liftime 1 time service fee verbage. Note it says{PRODUCT} lifetime. That means if you pay $249 ( like I did a few years back) and upgrade to a new box, ( I use it so much I upgraded to a 80 hour box) Your old lifetime subscription goes into the garbage with you old box. Yep - they want you to buy a new one with each new box you buy. That is pure BULL$H!+ in my view everyone should email them and tell them so. Also note that you can record it low res. down and dirty ( to save recording space) or, med high or super high quality. The hour recording they show is for the tacky down and dirty mode which you will use less and less the longer you use the unit. If you have a plasma TV or any kind of quality system, you'll want to record for top quality. Thus, don't make the mistake I did and buy a lower capacity hour unit thinking you'll never record more than what they advertise it at. . I found you need to take that hour time they advertise on the box and divide it by 4 to get the real capacity of your machine. Thus the 80 hour machine will allow you to record 20 hours in high quality playback before it asks you to start deleting previous recording requests. Note that as your space fills up the unit will start asking you to delete scheduled recordings to make room for any new additions you want to ad. I think you'll agree that this defeats the purpose of having a TIVO in the 1st place. Thus, buy the max machine (currently the 80 hour unit) if you buy one at all. Trust me, you'll be glad you did. IN conclusion, this unit is the coolest and most innovative invention in years. If you buy one you'll use if more than any electronics device you probably own. It's worth every dime and I never had 1 problem with my original machine in over 3 years. One last note. All others always compare themselves to Tivo and not vice versa. Think about it.. don't invest in a want-a-bee. This machine is dependable, has tons of cool features and is easier to use than heating up your morning coffee in the microwave.
I purchased this belt from my local camera shop after reading reviews regarding sizing issues. I purchased the small belt and found it to be more than adequate in size. I even had to pull it a little bit tighter than it came from the factory and I still have enough room to rotate it around to the front and pull out what I need. I have 4 lens cases on it and there is no more room for anything else simply because of lack of space to put things...anything else will be directly on my sides under my arms. Will be great for working out in the field so I don't have to keep track of a bag and will save a lot of bending over. For shooting weddings I will have to remove a couple of cases to make it less bulky around my waist.
Thank you for a much needed product and at a low cost. I was able to hook up my computer to my projector.
I bought this product new, in the box. The installation instructions are a one page &quot;quick&quot; installation. The first thing I am told to do... Set a switch that does not exist on the product. So, I went to step 2. Same thing, the product does not have what this step is talking about.Excuse me, but I need to have instructions on how to install the product. I have purchased this product, and it is now sitting in the box it came in. I can't use it, because I can't install it.
I struggled for days with this. A big problem is the lack of feedback (e.g. led flash) when you enter codes, select device, etc.If you do it correctly, all is well. If not, it does not control the device, but you don't know what's wrong (key not pressed hard enough, wrong code number etc). I finallly programed my tv and dvd, but could not control the Time Warner digital cable box,despite reprograming the cable key to digital cable (not an obvious thing to do) after calling Sony. I appreciate the feedback on this site mentioning that the set key has to be pressed hard. I later got a Sony rmv710, which is big, but worked well.
I agree with the other negative reviews. The picture and sound quality are good on this machine WHEN IT'S WORKING. Many times it does not accept new DVD's (Bad Disc message). It's a Catch 22 though. Not worth paying shipping and possible upgrade charges to send it in for repairs because it was so cheap. I think I'll just cut my losses and move on. Anyone interested in a used Cyberhome DVD player that works half the time?
The FM presets of this unit are set by an infuriating combination of button presses and exact timing. I found it impossible - perhaps my unit is defective. The instructions are pathetic at best. Loading tracks to the player is a very simple drag and drop using Windows XP. However, sound quality is flat under any Sound Quality preset or with any adjustment of treble and bass. One would expect much better from Panasonic.
The case's rugged exterior is what attracted me to purchase it...but because it is not leather, I'm disliking that it is not &#34;plyable&#34; at all. I do like the wide wheels that are easily going through all kinds of parking lot situations, including snow and puddles.
I picked up this player two days ago. Unfortunately, I had to return it once because the latch mechanism on the DVD lid broke. I think it was defective from the start because the replacement one is solid, but make sure you hold the button in as you close the lid and then release it to ensure the same does not happen to you.Otherwise, I own another philips regular DVD player (dvp-642) and love it to death. As with that player, this player and it's 10.2" screen has a very crisp image that rivals many big LCD/plasma screens, great contrast and clarity for a portable player. Also, this kit comes with every cable you would need. It has A/V cables, Componants cables (yes, this is progressive scan), s-video, lighter adapter, AC adapter, the only thing it doesn't come with is a little set of earbuds and a case. Yes, the battery does take 5-7 hours to charge, and the battery life is only about 2.5-3 hours depending on your contrast settings. The DVD player is quiet during play, and does make some noises on menus and startup, but this is fairly standard with any player. My brother has a toshiba 8.5inch and it is louder during playback. This model does not have a 5-in-1 drive for memory cards like the Toshiba and some other models, but thats ok, It's 10.2 high quality inches. I have seen no problems with the "anamorphic" picture that another reviewer stated. Also, the remote is very small and thin, and the color schemes make it hard to read, especially if low light. I was gunshy to get another player like this one because of the latch mechanism, but one of the big chain stores had this player on clearance for $175, and I just can't even get close to this quality of a product otherwise for that price. You just can't beat the picture quality, it rivals any LVD/plasma tv, and it is a progressive scan player, so you can connect it to an outside TV and see this as well. An outstanding product, one minor flaw to watch.
Brother TZ111 1/4" Black on Clear Tape Cartridge for P-TouchTo whom it may concern,Thank you for offering this product at a great price. I will get great useout of it. I am a new company of counting all my pennies. So getting a great price on any product is greatly apprecieated.Thank youRicardo R. Perez
I recently bought this lens for my Canon XTi. It does lock on focus quickly. I have used it a handful of times in overcast weather. I must say that the focus is not sharp at 300mm. I got some improvement by stopping down the aperture a bit. Still, I wish that I was getting better sharpness at 300 mm. I have not had adequate time to try out the macro feature on this lens, but I will try and leave another review after I have had more time to play with this lens. The focus is better in the middle ZOOM ranges. And lastly, the contrast is not as nice as the stock 18-55mm lens that came with my Canon.08/31/11 I am back to finish my review of this lens. I have had it now for quite some time. In fact, I have sold my Canon XTi and gotten a T2i instead. I haven't upgraded this lens, but the review I have given above still stands. In fact, unless I am shooting in bright situations where I can couple a fast shutter speed and a stopped down aperture, I try to never use the 300mm setting. It does stay pretty sharp up to 250mm, however.I have used the macro functions quite a bit. They are adequate to get you started in the macro world. I took many pictures of insects, flowers, mosses and other large macro objects. It works well to tantilize you. But in the end I wanted more detail, so I ended up springing for a dedicated macro lens. Now if I could only afford a good ring flash....
The cable itself is good but the audio cord is too small and hardly of any use. It will only reach the video and audio on a laptop if both outputs are on same side. no matter how small the laptop or netbook is. Very bad design makes it useless!
The item was shipped in a timely manor,arrived in perfect shape, and was well worth what we paid for it. My husband is getting a lot of use out of it with the laptop computer.I would DEFINATLY RECOMEND this to anyone who has a laptop computer and limited space.
I received this as a Christmas present. It was exactly what I needed for my iPod Nano (6th Gen) for my desk at work. I even took it on vacation with me to use in the hotel room. Its the perfect size to fill a "standard" sized room at a decent volume level...I don't think its made for parties or outdoor use. Bad news is it stopped working after 6 months. No warnings, static, crackles or anything like that...just no more sound. It still functions as a charger, but you can get one of those cheaper than than this product.
This didn't work. Brought it to Ireland, and tried to use it to charge a nintendo DS, which needed a converter. Didn't work t all. What a waste.
Really like this unit. Bought as a gift (I've actually given two as a gift now) for people who need something basic. Great size, really nice OLED screen that is easy to read and bright even in daylight,sound quality is and the main thing is how easy to use it is. Plug it right into the computer without the need for any cables or special software, and operation is about as simple as can be. If you don't need video or anything, it is a much better value than the Ipod shuffle. You get a screen, an fm radio, direct plug in and charging, a micro sd card slot for expansion and it is cheaper.
This camera is awesome!! I've had other canon's before, and have always been very pleased. The size of this one makes it perfect. I've opted for larger cameras that had long battery life, but this one is holding up great!! I am extremely content with picture quality and ease of use. No cons that I can see.
This is I think one of the best cameras you can buy in relations Price vs Quality. I received in very short time, I'm very glad. I recomend it a lot. Thanks
It is a good little machine, it is fast, it is easy to use. The only thing I dont like is the mouse is way too sensitive. But it is a great buy for the amount paid. Highly Reccommended!
Love the tented tilt of the keyboard, but the buttons take much too much force to actuate. The microsoft keyboard is much better. The only reason I keep the thing is that there is less lateral movements of the buttons when pressed and I don't use this keyboard all day.
I think it is too big for point and shoot cameras, but its very useful if you are traveling.
This is a great remote for everyday situations. You do have to have it in range of the infrared sensor on the front of the camera (ie. you can't be behind the camera), but you can reach around if needed. I use it for family/group portraits with me in it, and it is small enough that you can be discreet where you are holding it so it is not visible. It auto-focuses before it takes the shot, so it works perfect with the automatic focus on your camera. Would definitely buy it again, and especially for the great price!
Like others have said, the case is well made, fits my Coolpix 52C like a glove and won't hold another object. The fit is snug! The built in belt loop worked out well on my last trip.
They are great and good to have when you travel or go a lot of different places.
I used this to make a pluggable Nintendo Wii sensor bar power wire instead of being limited to how long the wire Nintendo attached to it. Now I can use headphone cables as extensions or I can use a universal wall-wart on the other side of the room from where my Wii is. Helpful as my Wii is in the back of the room and my TV screen is in front of me. (front projector setup) I had to dremel this jack down a bit since the Wii sensor bar is so thin, but has worked great this way for a couple years now. They didn't have battery powered sensor bars back then...
1) Good things about it is that so far it plays all music files in any format and most of my video files. Not all video files but say 60-70% of .avi files are played. Probably some of my old files can have weird codecs that are not recognized so this is fine.2) The screen is very bright and colorful.3) The biggest annoyance here is the way music files are organized. This is really really horrible, at least for me. Files are not organized by folders. They organized ONLY by artists and albums.This is annoying because if you would like to have three or more subfolders (e.g. coutnry -> bands -> albums) this is impossible.Moreover, if you just put a folder with your files and the files do not have tags then you won't be able to see any information about these files on the screen of the player, not about the folders where the files are located. So without tags all files are seen as Untitled. Even if the file name is Prokofyev-Concerto1-Allegro.mp3;Even if you do have tags but on some files it is Prokofyev and on others it is Prokofiev, they would be different folders on the player which is annoying;Finally, you cannot say play a particular folder. You can only make it play a particular artist or a particular album. If you have a folder with mixed music you would have to create a playlist.... once again.
I was glad to find a remote for my VCR that was manufactured by the same company. I did not have to enter a product code, I just put in the batteries, and started using it.
Whether you're running a complete THX system or not, why chance the use of inferior products? To make certain you are getting all of the audio you can muster from your surround sound you should use this cable. Optic cable has very little loss, I know, I utilize fiber optics for a career. Sure Monster cables typically cost more than most (if not all), but I've always been a firm believer in getting what you pay for. Sure, I can't afford high end vehicles. However, I can afford this cable and you can't afford not to buy one too.
I love this camera! I have had it for almost 2 years and I just can't say enough about it. The first week I owned it, it fell out of my little sister's hands while taking a picture. If fell about 4 feet on tile and I thought that was the end of it. But no, it is still here and has fallen many times because I tend to be very clumsy. I have taken it all over the place, vacations, school events, etc. It is our "everything" camera. Well I guess I made a point that the construction is very durable. The photos this camera takes are of excellent quality considering it is only a 2.0 mp I love all the modes it has and ease of use with the menus and the settings. It has a date stamp that looks big and yellow when you print out the pictures but you can easily choose not to display the time/date stamp. It also has a low battery indicator that lets you know in advance when your battery is dying. Like I said, I just can't say enough, my camera still works till this day and I'am thinking of upgrading to a kodak easyshare z740. But I'll stick with Kodak because I have no complaints of their products durability and quality of photos. Great value !
I LOVE this. I use it every single night while using my iPad in bed. I've bought numerous lap desks and none worked well for me. They were too heavy, or the computer, netbook, ipad would slide off, they were too big, you name it, most worked but I was never really pleased until I found this item.I can change the height with the adjustment knob at the back so I can use it in my lap while sitting on the couch, in bed, or even on my desk if I want to use my one of my tablets. What surprises me is when I'm using it in bed it is so sturdy. You would think that any little movement might send it flying, or worse yet, send your tablet flying, but it doesn't. It seems to just go with the flow so to speak and the tablet stays on. It's not heavy and it's the best purchase I've made for holding my tablet while in bed or on the couch. I'd recommend it to anyone.
I was worried that it would'nt work with my computer, because I have a wireless HP Mouse and keyboard, but both go to the same transceptor box;meaning only one USB port needed for both devices, but it worked!! I connected it to the keyboard input of the KVM...THANKS IOGEAR!!
This is one excellent camera. Takes great pictures and the Image Stabilization feature is wonderful. This is my 5th Digital Camera (I was an early adopter), and 4 of them have been Canons. I switched to Sony once and was very unhappy and am glad I switched back.The zoom is kind of less powerful, but the wide angle on this bad boy is great. You can't go wrong with this product.
The camera by itself is great. It's good for the begginer and for the semi-pro photographers.However, I will not elaborate on the camera itself, as other reviews are right on the money.I'd like to comment on the fact that you can't go buy the camera and start working. you HAVE to get a bigger xD card, cause 16MB just won't cut it. You HAVE to get rechargable battaries, and I strongly suggest that you get an adapter that will work around the world, not just in your homeland. and keep charging time in mind (you can't go on vacation with rechargables that take 18 hours to recharge!!!)and you absolutly MUST get a case for it.so in short, be prepared to shell out at least a couple hundred dollars so you can start working.on the other hand, most (if not all) of the competition doesn't provide these as well.
I didn't even use it very often, but my left earphone got broken after 2 months.I recommend purchasing better quality earphones.
I bought this camera on Mar.2002, I took some good indoor pictures but I was totally upset by the outdoor picture quality. The colors are always look darker and colder than they really are. The brightest green leaves, beautiful flowers and blue skies could never be recorded by this camera.Moreover, the optical system is not adjust precisely, the pictures you take are always shifted from what you have seen in the eye viewer.I don't recommend this camera, I will try Cannon next time.
Earlier reviews I read on this product caused me to cancel my original order but I relented and placed the order once again. I was concerned at the mention of the power plug taking up three spaces on a power outlet.The item I received today (December 2006) may have been redesigned because it takes no more space than the plug of a radio or table lamp on a power strip or wall socket. The plug extends upward about 2 inches and is about another 2 inches wide but this is a GREAT improvement over my other plug-in power sources which command two or three sockets!I rate the entire hub at 5-stars. It does exactly what it's supposed to do and was no effort to install. I may buy another as a spare because the price is so good!
The RS 140 phones are well made and the sound quality is excellent (really a surprise for a wireless set). The closed design keeps out ambient sound so effeciently that I am often unaware of things that I shouldn't be unaware of. But the big disappointment is reception. I live in a small apartment in a large building and use the phones with a high quality TV. It doesn't take much moving around to have the sound dropping out. I've experimented with channel settings and moving the transmitter, but nothing makes any difference. I am torn between keeping the phones for their fine sound and resistance to ambient noise, and returning them because I can't walk 15 feet into the kitchen without lots of dropouts. I used Sony wireless phones before these: they had far superior reception and much inferior sound.
Product came quickly and I was very pleased with that, but that's about as far as the good feelings go. The product did not fit my Powerbook G4 as what was written in the description. I thought, "no big deal. I'll just send it back like they said within 30 days and I'll get my money back." I thought wrong. The description says that it has to be sent with a tracking number and I ended up spending more money on that shipping than I did on the actual product. But I figured, well it's over with. I don't have to deal with that thing anymore. Wrong. The product was delivered and signed for, which I can check with the USPS tracking number, and I still haven't received a refund. I've emailed multiple times but all I get is "We haven't received your returned package." Clearly this is a lie, since it was signed for by someone there. I've sent them the tracking number, asked what was going on, and now I don't even get a reply. It's to the point where I will probably press charges if I don't hear from them again. Not happy. Never buying from them again, and I would never recommend anyone else to buy from them unless they know that their product is going to work exactly right.
I put my canon camera, extra battery and mem card with room for my car key and lipgloss. Almost like a small purse. Lightly padded to protect the cam and has a strap to secure it inside. a good buy!
The GPSMAP 60CS works fine, it's a good unit. I only see two problems. 1- The manual is not as complete as I thought it could be (Garmin's solution to the problem: we do not have more sources of information). 2- If you plan to use the unit in your car with the automotive mounting bracket, the PC interface cable and the GA 27C low profile remote automobile antenna, be prepared, the bracket was not design to work with all these stuff, you will have to force the cables to fit the unit into the bracket, this is a risky procedure for the health of the cables.
It fits and protects the camera well. Avoids damage the camera is droped or left out in the weather.
I bought this player for its looks, size and battery life.As mentioned in all the other reviews, player is great, but the sonicstage software is hard to work with. It didn't have to be this complicated, but for some reason it is.They also have MP3 file manager software to drag and drop the songs onto the player. Remember its only one way, you can't move the files away from the player. you can delete them, but can't move them away. And on the player, all the files are stored in OMG format and not mp3 or wma or whatever you originally had.So, it all depends on your needs. If you don't care about using this as a zip drive and use it just as a player and fm tuner, then this may work for you.if iAudio U2 had this battery life, then that would've been my first choice.All in all, So far I like the player.
This hub works great! It's cheap, small, and has an easy plug'n'play installation. I needed a powered hub for my WD passport external hard drive and this came through (my Dell Inspiron 5100 laptop's hubs didn't have enough power to run the hd). Just know the USB cord is very short...for all those out there with laptops this shouldn't be a problem. My old hub (before it died) sat at the same position, with a longer cord I had to tie up to keep it tidy...so for me, the short cord is actually better. The only downside is that the ports are not offset at all, so if you have any wide plugs you might have to sacrifice the port next to it. I've only had it for about a month, so I can't comment on durability, but so far it's been great.
This long audio cable works fine to enable mo 'reach out' to distant earphones, audio sources, etc. Feel I should get a few more!
I have been looking for a radio/CD player that would be powerful enough to get good reception, but small enough to put in my bathroom. The white color and compact size allows it to blend in with the decor. Music gets me going in the morning and I'm glad I can now enjoy it as part of my morning routine!
This is a $20 switch that will save you from having to buy a $300 reciever. Anything you'r going to buy that deals with fiberoptics is going to either expencive and ruggeed or inexpensive and well... less rugged. I wouldn't let your kids muckle onto this thing and twist away to there hearts content.... it's not made for that. As long as you go easy on this switch it will do what you need it to do for many years. I didn't notice any of the losses that some of the reviewers have mentioned, but fiberoptics are EXTREAMLY sensitive so it wouldn't take much of an imperfection in the switch to cause losses and it wouldn't suprise me if some of the switches manufactured had them. If you are a serious audio nut i would opt for the $300 new reciever option, other wise, this is what you've been looking for!
Pros:- Sharp images at 3.2MP- Very fast (~1 sec) recycle speed- Aluminum casing is scratch resistant and durable- Quality optical zoom- Fast refresh on LCD (not choppy like some Olympus models)Cons:- Slow shutter speeds at low light may cause blurring, but ISO mode is selectable to help compensate- Red Eye is nearly unavoidable, even with the red eye option turned on, but since the photos are digital it is easily resolved later- 2X optical zoom is far too low, a 3X or higher would be good- Battery life is small, but a larger battery is availableOverall, I have been very pleased with the SD100 and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality camera who doesn't want to spend more than $300. The sharpness and recycle speed alone make this a great buy. Honestly, the image color and quality is fantastic, and is by far the best feature of this camera (as it should be).
I needed a specific connection (female to male rca) for my home theater set up and this works just fine. 25 ft for 6 bucks? I'd say this isn't bad at all.
I absolutely love this camera - perfect for me. Easy to use, enjoy using iphoto and sending to family and friends; enjoy making cards with photos. Nature shots, people shots, scenes, all wonderful. What a gem. Ordered telephoto lens, too, which I use a bit. UV FILTER is a must...would have broken lens once already, without it.
I like the mouse, but half of the time it doesn't like to work. I'll move it around and the light that indicates that it's working will blink... but the mouse on the screen does nothing. It's also sometimes really slow, or really fast.Half of the time, I actually switch to another mouse that I bought around the same time. I kind of wish I got the one with a cord or a more update version of the wireless mouse.
Although I am not the greatest Microsoft fan, this product has given me over 2 years of daily use with NO! and I mean NO! problems except cleaning every couple of months or so. In fact when I purchased a new computer 3 months ago I bought a new one to replace the mouse, and it works great and I expect it to for a long time. I am not being critical but I can't imagine what the devil is wrong with those who say they have had trouble. Maybe I am lucky and bought the only two good ones made. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm?
Bought this card to augment the number of Firewire ports in my new MacPro (only design flaw I find in that computer...not enough Firewire inputs for professional use). It replaced the first Sonnet card I bought as that one (a combo USB/Firewire card) didn't play well with my computer for what I needed (word to wise - before buying a PCI card make sure that your peripherals will work with it. Firebox, for instance, needs a specific chipset and Firewire only cards to work...something buried on their website).Card installed easily and has worked beautifully with no problems.Big rave to Sonnet's customer service, btw, for helping me troubleshoot and giving me all the information I needed. About the best I've encountered.
I have used the K200 charger for about a year with good results. However, it comes with an inadequate user's guide, and I haven't found any additional information on Kodak's site. The &quot;auto-off&quot; timer would seem to indicate that batteries are protected from overcharging. However, the unit does heat up when plugged in, and the user's guide states that it should be unplugged after 8 hours. If that's the case, it should include a built-in beeper! Several times, I've left it plugged in for a couple days, with no apparent harm to batteries or charger.
Great choice if you want the quailty of a full size audio cassette, but want to be able to tuck it into a music bag or backpack. My daughter uses this recorder to tape voice exercises as well as lectures. Great quality for the price. Cannot go wrong with this one!
After reading the other reviews, I expected a serviceable product. I was not prepared for the relative richness of the sound emanating from such a compact product. Obviously, certain types of music, esp. w/heavy bass, will strain the system. If you purchase with reasonable expectations, you should be quite pleased. (I since have purchased 2 more as gifts.) Enjoy. (Incidentally, the one star should be FOUR.)
the sound is fine and has enough volume but for anyone looking for a speaker system to take to the beach this is not the one. because of the way you put the ipod in(you push eject and an insert pops out), if you get any sand in this thing its almost useless. i've spent an hour with a duster can trying to get it all out and so far its on the verge of being broken. Besides that i thought it was great
Love this external speaker and I use it with my Uniden Pro520XL CB radio. It has a external speaker aka PA and I use this on the trails all the time when I exit the vehicle and I can switch my CB radio on &#34;PA&#34; and hear all the things I need to. I also use it as a PA to scream and yell at people on the trails that I'm with for some laughs. Very loud and has held up great.
Im going to keep this short and sweet. This remote is the BEST, it runs everything and then some, setup is a breeze too. Will control ANY infared device!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PRO: small, good build quality, cheapCON: poor sound quality, poor fit in earOVERALL: With sound comparable to the standard iPod ear buds, why buy these.I recently purchased these headphones to use in addition to my Bose Triport headphones with my iPod. I thought the smaller form factor would make them more attractive for when I traveled.I was wrong. The sound quality is not comparable. The Bose headphones are significantly better, even in terms of bass, which was surprising considering all the bass hype and reviews. The comfort is also not comparable. The Bose headphones are way more comfortable. This may be subjective, because all of the included ear pieces appear to large for my ears, and thus they fit uncomfortably, but I'm not sure.Overall, decent headphone, but no better than the ones included with my iPod.
The battery is Panasonic brand and comes in the blister packaging you would find in the store. The batteries work great and saved me from spending a hundred dollars on a new phone.
Very prompt and courteous service. I had my address wrong and, for a $1 item, they e-mailed and called me to correct my address.Recommended
Best value for taking pictures like those of a full the moon!Litle bit heavy, so use a good tripod, but I have had great results!I've tried to included a picture taken with this lens but had no luck.On my experience the box in which it was packaged, was not as good as it should have been so once you recive it, make sure to find the T-mount inside.
This item is useless, i got it thinking i would be able to connect my hdmi cable box and my hdmi upscaling dvd player, but neither work when they are both connected picture/sound flashes, they drown out each others signal even if the other device is powered off, like the signal is leaking backwords. The only way it works is if you have only 1 device plugged in to it, so that makes it pretty useless, unless you needed a 12inch hdmi extender...... I would of sent it back but it was so cheap it wasnt worth the time and effort.Complete junk do not waste your time, get an active switch if you need more HDMI ports
You might ask why to use a battery backup with a laptop. Working from my office I plug into a dock where I have a 2nd screen, network connections, power supply. This one has worked very well for several weeks now. We have had several power surges and 2 power outages. The setup was very easy.
The keyboard has lots of functions, mostly via dual-function keys which have both functions written on them. The problem for me was that the entire keyboard is black (who ever thought that a dark black keyboard was what the world was waiting for?), but the lettering on the keys is in a light gray - not white. I had to place a lamp alongside the keyboard in order to be able to read the dual-functions written on the keys. My old ergonomic keyboard, also a Microsoft, is white with black lettering, which is easier to read by magnitudes. I returned this black keyboard only because I had difficulty reading it. Part of the problem may be that I'm 75. But, in my defense, I've been working in the data communication and computer field since 1962, and this is one of the least legible keyboards I've seen.
My LifeDrive will not properly seat in the cradle. It keeps popping loose and causing both the PC and the Palm to go crazy. I got this cradle because the cable that came with the LifeDrive only makes a loose connection at best. But the cradle is worse than the factory cable. I don't know how to make the LifeDrive heavier without risking more problems. So now it is a paperweight.
This is used to transmit signal from security system DVR in warehouse to TV monitor in office. Range is as described; price is better than I could purchase locally. Highly recommended for the this use.
I've had a Canon Sure Shot for years and loved it. This camera is small, lightweight, takes great pictures however I do have three complaints. One, I'm not sure if it's just me but when I'm taking a picture I inadvertantly shut the door about every other time so I have to wait for the door to open again and the lens to come out before I can try taking the picture. By that time I've probably missed the moment. Also, I have a newborn and the &quot;blast&quot; red-eye feature frightens him, whereas on the Canon the light stayed lit (instead of blasting--less frightening). I've not been able to get one smiling pic of the baby unless I turn off the red eye feature but then of course I get pic's with red eyes. Lastly,the flash takes longer than I'm used to to warm up before being able to take another pic. With the baby I feel like I'm missing several adorable shots.
Es muy peque&ntilde;o para cargar en el cable, tarjetas y pilas.Pero llego bien y es bonito.
even smaller than it looked on the page works great very simple, works with xbox live, i dont really use the wireless but the signal is very clear
Ordered online - best price around, item was received quickly and works fine. This will prolong the life of my laser printer for a few more years.
These are is going into the camera bag to be used in conjunction with a CN-160 LED light pack. As things stray, fall out and otherwise disappear during road trips, these are not expected to be around forever. Which is unfortunate as they appear to be well constructed and possess that sturdy feeling like good batteries do.As they were just acquired, can not attest to there charge life or other factors. In time I will report it here, just to make AJ happy.
HP Printer quality has suffered greatly in recent years. I had a V40 prior to this printer that only lasted about 18 months. I have an HP Laserjet 2100 that is my workhorse, so I waited to replace the color printer. The Office Jet J5700 series appeared to be built better than the V40, so I took a chance. Oops!! Never again, HP.The original b&w; cartridge lasted about 25 pages. The replacement cartridge also lasted only about 25 pages. Before I tell you what happened with my third cartridge, let me tell you about the color performance.The color reproduction is absolutely horrible. I attempted to print photographs, albeit on ordinary paper. The photos came out looking extremely cartoonish. Trees appeared to be more of a lime green than the natural green. All the colors had a horrible washed out look. None of the colors had a realistic look.I attempted to clean the cartridges, but it did not help. To top it all off, my third black cartridge within the past couple of months has dried up, again!!!! I cannot understand why I can only get about 20 to 25 pages of black type out of this stupid thing. And these cartridges are not cheap!!!The only reason I gave this product 1 star is because I cannot give it a negative number.Perhaps I can sell this printer on ebay and replace it with another brand. My HP Laser printer is top notch but this ink jet falls far short of my expectations.
I tried all the tricks mentioned on forums and this adapter does not work with autoreverse decks. Even when removing the inside gears, the sound is still super low and muffled (UNUSEABLE). I really hoped it would work.
First the good points:..Good (as expected) performance. though I haven't upgraded to Vista yet...Great tablet convertible if you need performance over weight...It's a tablet which is way cooler than I ever realized.But then the not-so-good points:.. Terrible keyboard layout (more on this later)... The screen allows dust behind it. I've had it for 2 weeks and it hasn't been anywhere too dusty and there's junk in there already... It's fairly heavy. It's a workout to use as a tablet if you can't set it down. The extra battery seems to add that extra amount that makes the thing too heavy to use as a tablet...They single hinge system works well, except they put in a piece that snaps off right under the hinge (actually around it) that pops off and gets in the way about 50% of the time and is a bugger to put back on. This happened right out of the box...You can't charge the extra battery while in the docking station. I realized this when purchasing, but then find it's silly to plug into the docking station, but also give it some plugged-in time while not docked to charge the battery...The latch-release button that holds the screen to the base is sooo touchy that if you breathe on it wrong the screen pops up. This affects both tablet & notebook mode...Pricier, heavier than the some others.I noticed the keyboard layout issue when I was looking to purchase and found it a bit odd. It's worse than that. If I didn't use it for pen input a lot of the time I'd have to get rid of the thing. I use keyboard shortcuts a lot when it's in notebook mode, but even if you didn't you'd find yourself searching (and cursing) the lack of the right control key. the odd position of the insert and delete key and the continual laptop error of putting the fn key in an important place (and in this case displacing the windows key and putting the ~ key next to the space bar!??)But it's a tablet PC, and it is pretty speedy so I'm still happy with it. There are others to check out that are lighter and cheaper but didn't quite work for what I wanted.Though the feels well made, the loose-hinge thing along with a few parts that have play in them (like the battery can "wiggle" around a bit) that make me wonder what this machine will be like in a year or two. The single hinge & latch means that the screen has a bit of play when you put pressure on the corners -- which you do with the pen from time to time (like when you are closing a window & clicking on the systray) and makes it tricky to click quite the way you want.
I typically prefer the ultra-zooms over SLRs: imaginedoing a moon shot absolutely hand held, no tripods.Add to that thelight weight and low cost for the same zoom range!The key technology behind the ultra-zooms, IMHO, are theimage stabilization. And this worksvery well on this camera and its leading competitors(like canon S5, Olympus 560UZ). Stills from this cameraare very good.The downside is mainly in creating Movies: your abilityto refocus and recompose usingzoom simply do NOT exist. Another downside isthe non-standard battery: AA would be preferable.
I shopped for digital cameras for months, read the reviews, asked the experts at various stores and finally bought the S230. The best features of this camera are: It will fit in your shirt pocket, it is made of all metal (no plastic), the movie mode goes for about 2 minutes (which is the longest I've ever seen), it uses a rechargable lithium Ion battery (no AA's here), it is very easy to zoom in/out with the same finger you will snap the picture, the digital zoom is incredible, and the photos are absolutely fabulous. I take some of my digital photos and have prints made. They look like they came from a film camera. I find myself taking a lot of photos, as it is so easy to just put it in your shirt pocket just in case you need it. This is my second Digital Elph....I highly recommend it.
I needed a Firewire cable to connect my digital camcorder to my Mac. Macs don't seem to play nicely with USB comcorders. My camcorder supports both interfaces, but I needed to use the Firewire interface with the software on my Mac. I plugged the cable into the camcorder and the Mac, and all was fine.
I bought the white plastic version of these head phones the first go around. Then I forgot to take them out of my pocket when I washed my pants.. the dryer fried them.I am in the Air Force and I run/work out a lot, and these little devils are great. There is this piston on the top of the ear bud that goes up and down, and then there is this kind of a curved latch that you push down behind your ear and it locks them in place. The plastic ones worked so well, that I decided to get ANOTHER pair. Then I found these fellars. Didn't even know they made ones out of metal.The weight on these things is nice. They stay put. And they came with some sponge over the speakers which is nice for now even though I know it will eventually rip off. There is also this handy little rubber thing that you wrap the cord around to keep it from getting tangled. I thought it was dumb at first and then I was like, "Holy Hell! This is actually super useful!" And now I use it all the time.The sound is good enough. Not studio quality and the base doesn't vibrate your head, but they sound every bit as good as the headphones that come with an iPod. That's really about all.Annnnnnddddddd, I'm done.
I use this to be able to move my hand held unit to various cars that follow when I travel
I bought the OPPO DV-981HD from Amazon and it was delivered at no charge in no time.This DVD player is a little on the expensive side but well worth it. It up-converts your movie DVDs to 1080p quality (If your HDTV can handle it).If you watch lots of movies (own, rent, whatever), this is the DVD player for you.If you have a good speaker set with a powered woofer, the sound quality right out of the DVD player is exeptional too. Careful though, it uses an HDMI cable for video input to your TV. The cable is included however. Just make sure your HDTV has an HDMI input plug. Most do these days.
Does what it says on the box - but didn't like the plasticy surface after long periods of use. Prefer a fabric covered wrist support.
This was perfect. I just upgraded my hard drive in my aging iMac and it would have been such a pain without this product. Worked flawlessly and pretty inexpensive.
I wanted a way to organize several USB charger cords for an upcoming trip to Europe, and this organizer worked great! It held an APC battery backup and charger cords for my video player, cell phone, iPod, camera cords as well as other extras like SD cards. It does not hold very large chargers (such as a MacBook pro charger or a large notebook "block" charger). Regular a/c adapter plugs are a big of a squeeze, but they do fit. If you had several A/C adapters this could pose a challenge. The bag is perfect for what I wanted. As long as you are using this bag to organize lots of USB cords and only a few A/C adapters, you will be fine.
Although it is never on my shoulder, it stores a ton of books and roles smoothly. So far seems like a great purchase.
I bought this television last year as a gift for a relative. I paid full price for it because it was a new item with a one year warranty (or so I thought). In less than a year, the television stopped working and I had it sent to a local Akai Authorized Repair Center. He informed me that the item was a REFURBISHED TV with only a 30-DAY WARRANTY. After several weeks of phone calls to Amazon Customer Service, I received only 80 percent of my money back. So, Let The Buyer Beware.
I bought these labels so I could print my own QR code and follow us on Facebook labels to add to my packing slips when I send orders out, they work perfectly!! Dymo always comes through you won't be disappointed.
These are good earbuds but not the bass I was hoping for. I like them. They are better than the earbuds my ipod came with but they really aren't what I would call bass heavy. They are very comfortable but have a tendency to fall out while I am running. I like them and they deserve three stars but i wouldn't buy them again.
I use this speaker system for all my DVD films, CD audio, and occasionally I move it to the PC for games with great sound effects. It is superior to systems costing ten times as much (compared side-be-side with Bang &amp; Olufsen!) The funny thing is I bought this system thinking I would only use it for PC gaming -- but the sound was so good I quickly moved it away from the PC and over to my DVD theater where it stays most of the time. I even pack these in my suitcase when I'm traveling because hotel movies &amp; TV are so much better with theater-quality sound. (OK, that's a little nuts, I know.) Why spend a lot of money on a &quot;home theater&quot; system? Listen to these first, it really is an incredible value.
I have a mini wide area network with 4 locations in different parts of the country. I have loaded the DD-WRT firmware into each of these units and they perform well as cable routers.I use some of the wireless features, but was mainly interested in having WOL and other remote management features such as SSH that the DD-WRT software allow.I have been pleased with all of the units thus far after having them in service reliably now for about 2 months. The ability to wake up attached computers remotely has been very useful for me.I will experiment with the VPN capabilities of the DD-WRT software on the router soon and build a virtual SMB network over the network to tie my windows machines together. Hopefully this goes as well as the rest of my installation efforts.
This is a really great camera and I have had it for the last 4 years. I have now upgraded to the d7000 and the difference is awesome. HOWEVER if you want to buy a digital Nikon SLR you have two better options: 1) at this price look around for a Nikon D90 which is already like 4 year old but it's a more advanced model; 2) buy this camera used or refurbished for half the price or less of what you find here (now above $700); with what you save you can buy a nice, good lens.(again: nothing against this camera, but really buying it new in 2012, when it's already out of production, doesn't make any sense)
The unit is nice easy to use and basically a cheap bench supply. I have not had a chance to check the regulation with a scope but I am not getting any noise on the audio circuit I have connected now.
This printer, like many others, doesn't come with a USB cable. Don't make the same mistake I made by ordering the cable displayed on the same page as the printer (IFC-300). This cable is not for connecting the printer to a computer - I suspect it's for a Canon digital camera but nowhere is this explained. I eventually found out that the correct cable to order is the USB device cable by Belkin found elsewhere in Amazon. Good luck. Hopefully my next message will be about how happy I am with the printer once I get it connected to the computer.
These are rock solid premium cables that are in fact snaggless. I have a full gigabit network with multiple gigabit switches and get no network issues. I bought yellow because it was cheaper, hey I keep it in a closet so yellow is fine.
I purchased this item over 7 years ago but never really used it until very recently. The Sony DVD player has always been the issue, since it doesn't play many file formats such as .avi. Nevertheless, now I have the system wired directly to my T.V. so I can hear 5.1 Surround from the T.V. and even after all these years it sounds great. Recently, I purchased a 7.1 Bowers and Wilkins setup to go in my living room and have decided to move this system to my bedroom (just as another reviewer of this product). I would recommend this system because of its price point (you can get one around $100 or less on ebay) as long as you aren't going to use the DVD player. It only plays original DVDs, not even the ones you get from street vendors in Manhattan. The system sounds good but the wires aren't copper so there is a lot of drop off in sound, I haven't tried to upgrade to better conducting material but its worth a shot if you want to improve performance.
First the pro'sThe case has good air flow and a nice look.ButMy main complaint is that the front side auido jacks don't work. When I built this unit I blamed the MB. After having the same problem on the third motherboard I got tired of paying return shipping and just left it unplugged. While researching my current build I found other reviews that said shorts in the front side wiring was causing fires.For my current build I went with the Cooler Master Storm Scout. I found it way easier to work with and a much better built unit.
Does everything big PC does. Only problem is without full keyboard data entry is much, much slower. That problem still needs to be dealt with.
Love it! Has made my life so much easier and I've bought one for all of my family.
This laptop stand is perfect, both in angle and height. Its made of solid aluminum so its got a little weight to it and very sturdy. The aluminum helps dissipate heat which is also a plus. It has rubber bumpers in all the right spots so it keeps the laptop in its place. Its a little on the pricey side but its worth it.Pros:sizeheightangleCons:price
I bought this product over three years ago and its rock solid preformance intigated this review. I never review much and look only at the detailed ones as credible. Setup was easiest over the internet but this basically consists of linking it in and entering the IP address 192.167.1.1 and bang I was talking with the router. Security settings are easliy done too and I have 128-bit encryption running seemlessly with three wireless, one hard wired, and obe powerline ethernet connection. I have added my brothers computer by logging into the same IP address. I can't comment on 802.11-N technology but this G router has been awesome for me.
The lens works as I suspect the manufacturer intended. Please note for the price you will not get super fast focus speed (it is a telephoto and I can't much imagine you could get significantly faster speed if you did it yourself...lest you be awash in cash, in which case you would not be considering the purchase of this less expensive version and or reading the reviews; my humble estimation).I used the lens at a polo match on a ridiculously bright, and might I add hot, day. The photos came out splendid. Please also note the lens takes a few moments to focus when you go from one extreme range to the next; 70 - 300. Additionally, the lens can be used in doors, but you must have plenty of light and minimal action to have shots worth admiring. If you are shooting outdoors and it is well lit, this lens will do you fine. The VR is well worth the hassle if not having VR is a consideration. The lens feels substantial and well put together in your hand in stark contrast to the cheaper version of this lens. If you are in the market to buy such a lens as this, I am sure you know by now if you want the professional equipment response, you will have to pay considerably more. However, if you are a hobbyist and the health and well being of your life, the conditions of your liberty or the protection of your brood do not hang in the balance buy the lens and enjoy it.PS - I would post the pictures I have taken with this lens, but I have a nasty habit of photoshopping (Yes, by the power I have vested within me and by all that is holy and just, as I see it anyway, I decree photoshop a verb) certain photos heavily. I can't very well go through the hassle of posting pictures listing all the camera details and settings and then run through every step I laboured through in the Photoshop (n.) process, now can I?
When I first bought the BEFSR41 router, I loved it. It was very easy to install, it worked flawlessly for months, and I never had a complaint about it. That was until the power adapter broke (not the the fault of Linksys, I have to take responsibility for that one). I quickly found Linksys' technical support to be among the worst I'd ever dealt with. After being put on hold for about a half an hour, I was told that someone would have to call me back, which they did - 7 hours later. When I finally spoke to someone, and asked if I could buy a replacement power cord for this router, I was told that the only way to fix the power cord was the box up and return the entire router. After days of waiting for the return forms I needed to do so (apparently their email server was broken for days, so they had trouble sending them to me) I simply gave up and bought a NetGear RT314, which I've been happy with ever since. All in all this product was great, but the support was deplorable - something that could be fixed if addresses by Linksys, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
This camera is a true pleasure; it exceeds expectations in every category. The images are sharp; their size is adequate for almost every application (I've blown them up to 30x30"); it's viewing area is large and bright; the controls are simple and easy to master but what really makes it stand out from the crowd of shirt-pocket cameras is its speed. Nothing is more aggravating than pressing the shutter only to helplessly watch the scene change while your camera delays taking the picture. The speed of S770 is unmatched by any other point and shoot camera I've tested. For the price and the kind of camera it is, the S770 is unrivaled in my estimate.
I was looking for a cheapish pair of headphones and was looking at the sennhieser hd203s. i chose theese and have not regretted it. the sound quality is wonderfully clean with some great bass. I use theese quite often in public environments and when travvelling and that brings out the majn flaw. because of the on ear design there is very little isolation and everyone around you will hear whatever you are listening too. but other than this for the 40 dollar pricepoint you will not find anything better.
Despite the picture, this is actually ECC ram, or at least that's what was sent to me. Was unusable; had to exchange it which was very inconvenient.
Good product as a protective cover for the lens. It does provide some color improvement and is much more economical than Canon branded UV filter. I am pleased with it.
Great interface, easy to use, extreme sound sound control. , extreme sound sound control. , extreme sound sound control. , extreme sound sound control.
This item is small and very user friendly. Being a Kingston product, it is definitely a great deal.
I really love this monitor. I was afraid it would be grainy or the picture would be jumpy while watching movies or videos. They are much more clear than my old laptop that I have. (IBM Thinkpad x20)The 17" screen is a plus too, large enough but not too large.
It works well as a crimper. I've never had a connector fail yet. As a jacket stripper it could work in a pinch, but you have to push the cable into the blade because the groove is too big and it tends to nick the conductors. Not a big deal as I bought a separate stripper. Don't expect to get by without buying a separate stripper yourself unless you only plan on doing a couple connections.
PROS1. EASY TO USE2. HAS PLAYED ALL MP3 DISCS WITHOUT PROBLEMS3. DON'T SKIP - EVER4. LOADS MP3 DISCS IN ABOUT 20 SECS5. FEELS UNBREAKABLE6. WATER RESISTANT7. GOOD SOUND GUALITY8. BATTERIES ARE STILL GOING AFTER APPROX.18HRS OF PLAYING AND INDICATOR IS ONLY HALF WAYCONS1. 2SEC GAP BETWEEN MP3 TRACKS (CAN'T CHANGE THIS - OR NO INFO IN MANUAL HOW TO HAVE NO GAP)2. NOT FIRMWARE UPGRADEABLE.. BUT IS IT REALLY REQUIRED?3. A LITTLE BIT LARGE, BUT IT'S THE PAY OFF FOR A REALLY STURDY DESIGN
Here in Pakistan, technology is just coming up. Networking is common but wireless networking is just round the corner. Brand new D-Link/Linksys equipment is available but quite expensive. An Access Point/Router with a laptop PCMCIA card (802.11b) costs about $160 here. So purchasing this Microsoft kit for only $39.88 was peanuts. Setting it up was a breeze! And in no time I was up and about, surfing the web (broadband connection) on my Acer laptop. I was in a state of ecstasy, roaming in different parts of my home with my laptop and browsing the web. I heard about it but experiencing for the first time myself was a feeling out of this world. NO WIRES OR CABLES but full web access everywhere!!!Nobody believes me that I have made this wonderful purchase for such a good price.
I ordered it then I didn't need it. So I stored it for later use. It looks just like what I ordered
i love the fact that it has 4 buttons and you can program &quot;button chords&quot; to do stuff. eg. if you press the top two buttons, the current window will minimize. it offers a lot of useful shortcuts allowing you easier access to the taskbar, cut/paste, common keystrokes or your own list of favourite applications.on the downside is the trackball shape; it is not made with the shape of your hand in mind as it is curved up at end so you can't relax your fingers properly.also, the NT support isn't up to snuff. i demolished my system when i installed a new driver overtop of the old one (take it from me - make sure you UNINSTALL the old one first!) the technical support people were not helpful or sympathetic with my plight so you may notice some lingering bitterness in this review.
I read a number of positive reviews before buying this turntable and am very pleased with it. It has a number of nice options. For example, a built in amplifier so it can be connected to receivers with phono inputs or as a line in. It also plays 78s and allows for the adjustments generally found on higher priced turntables (anti-skating, arm counter weight, pitch adjustment, etc.) My only minor slight is that the sound seems a little bass heavy to me. Overall excellent unit well worth the reasonable price tag.
Bought this because the internal wifi of my HP TX2000z died.+ very reliable+ easy to setup
exactly what i needed for my printer ,at a great deal and price works great in my printer.,better than going to crowded store to find .thank you.
This product started working right out of the box. No problems with connecting my keyboard and mouse. I am extremely satisfied, would recommend.
It was great to buy it On-line and not to have to travel to the store. I had it ship to my home. I am disabled and am not able to drive, so this is very convient. Shipping is very inexpensive and the quaility is the same as in the store.
As much as I love working on a Mac, I sometimes get frustrated with the lack of proper printer support. Print drivers and software often seem to be an afterthought for Macs--something done in haste after the Windows drivers are written.But the Pixma MP800 works well with my Mac. The scanner plug-in for Adobe Photoshop works properly. The print features work well with both iPhoto and Adobe Lightroom. And printer can produce high contrast, colorful photos but for me the real test is whether it can print low contrast, high saturation shots nicely--the look you would get from using Portra film. And the Pixma does this very well.Four stars instead of five for two reasons: first, it's big. If you have a small office just make sure you check the measurements before purchasing. Secondly, text on plain paper is reasonably sharp, but not as sharp as it could be.I'd give this printer an A/A+ as a photo printer and B+/A- as a plain text printer. While it could be slightly better, for the price I'm happy I bought it and I'd do so again.
I have an older model of the Salad Shooter. I make a batch of hash brown potatoes every weekend with it.I figure I've shredded at least 200 potatoes with it. I can hear the poor thing starting to struggle, but it's still going strong.I will buy a new one as soon as this one stops.
I have gone through both the SD-3109 and the 4109X and both were a complete disappointment. Both the 4109X's that I tested along with the SD-3109 were inconsistant in play. Problems included excessive loadup times, scrambled pictures/interface, locking up and in some cases never being able to play questionable condition DVD's. The same questionable DVD's played just fine on all Sony DVD players I tested with no problems and no delays at all.Other annoyances included noisy tray eject mechanism and excessively slow and noisy carousel motor.I opted for Toshiba in the first place because I have had great experiences with their TV's and VCR's. However, their DVD line leaves much to be desired.
One of the things I had to cut from my budget was cable TV, and for months I had been using amplified rabbit ears. I live about 50 miles (average) from the closest city that has signal towers indicated on one of those maps that helps you point your anttenae. The rabbit ears were insufficient and the few channels I could pick up got scrambled everytime the wind blew.After MUCH researching for the best bang for my buck that I could afford, I settled on the DB8. I have a 2 story house, and attached the antennae to a 12 foot mast on the roof, and have been able to pick up nearly 40 channels where the rabbit ears were lucky to get 5. After removing non HD channels, informercial or other language channels, and channels I didn't care to watch, I still had 16 channels which is PLENTY for me to channel surf. I get all the major channles, PBS stations, and a couple from another city altogether. To put it in perspective, my TV is about 50 miles south of Bakersfield CA and 110 miles north of Los Angeles. I get all the Bakersfield OTR statiosn, a couple from Fresno, and even one from LA which is pointed behind the direction of maximum wave saturation (although it was weak and I "blocked" it on the TV tuner side, it still was getting picked up).I'm tempted to add another atennae to point towards LA..but first I'll see what I can pick up by turning mine to make sure any new selections support the cost. I have no amplifiers connected, and am impressed with the consistant picture quaility I now get. The antennae is not that big, seems well made, and so far is standing up well against high winds common to the desert area I'm in.
The DG834G is not compatible with Centurylink. Netgear customer service was very patient and helpful, except for the fact that the indivdual rep did not know about the compatibility issue. It wasn't until after we had spent upwards of an hour on the phone that she asked her supervisor, who gave her the information. Because I was not actually able to use the router/modem, I cannot review any of it's other elements.
My friend bought a new(at the time) Sony carousel changer about 10 years ago and gave this RCA carousel to me.Works fine, a little quirky on the drawer though: By default, most carousels open and rotate tray #1 out toward you. This rotates #5 for some reason, so I have to press "Skip" until tray 1 rotates around toward me.Sound quality is good, though if someone could please tell me if the sound is better from one of the ubiquitous Sony carousels that have been in service practically forever, I'd like to know if the sound has improved.It has a feature that came on almost every CD player - single, carousel, or magazine: A headphone jack & volume control! Haven't seen that in at lest 5 years. Shame this common-sense item has been dropped, and is a reason I'm reluctant to purchase a newer changer.Overall, it's nice to be able to load up to 5 of the many original, unremastered used CDs of my favorite artists that I scored at the thrift shops and at the used sections of my public library this past summer! They really come to life.
The Kaito WRX911 is a great and inexpensive, no frills, very small, pocket radio receiver for detection of am/fm/sw signals. It has very good sensitivity and consequently great signal reception on all bands, but is a real powerhouse sw receiver to boot! Even without the antenna extended I can readily and clearly receive the Fort Collins time station on numerous frequencies (with fair weather).It has LED's for both an indication of power-on (red) and also a separate one for tuning (green). It has a good sized telescopic antenna for fm and sw as well as an internal ferrite antenna for am waves. It also has a nice flip-out rear support stand for sitting it on a table while listening and it also comes with a wrist strap and a carrying pouch. It operates for a very long time on 2 AA batteries as well, but there is also an option for an ac adaptor with a jack that is located (on the left hand side) just above the earphone plug (and just below the volume control knob). One very nice feature is that the am/fm/sw band selection switch (located on the front) has been completely separated from the unit's on-off switch (located on the right hand side below the tuning knob) reducing the wear and tear on a single switch during its operation. There is no back light or lock switch, but at this price that may be asking too much.Tuning is slow the "old" analog way, but it works very well and is great with patience for band scanning. It is both small and light and a great deal of fun especially as a starter radio or as a back-up to your digital favorite as well. I heartily recommend it!
I bought a pair of these headphones in July. It is now December, and I am ordering a second pair to use when the wire finally snaps off just above the plug. I love the way these stay in my ears. My ear canals are apparently not the same, and other headphones only work on one side. These stay in on both sides, and are fairly comfortable, even when worn for a long time. The main problem I have is that the cord is falling apart. I have electrical tape wound around several sections where the insulation is splitting. I have had cheaper headphones stand up to regular use better than these, but I can't find a better pair to fit my ears.
Years ago when I was looking for a SLR I was thinking of getting one of the expensive ones but people told me to start off with something like this. Well I did, and I am so happy. I love this camera. I have taken it to Italy, Netherlands, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island in Hawaii. It has gone everywhere with me and given me some great pictures.If you are just starting off with these cameras or even if you have been using these types of cameras for awhile you will not be disappointed with the N70.
I used the $30 free from getting a amazon credit card and got this boombox for $55 including shipping. Definitely rocks! If you want to check it out at a store, go to sears and buy one at the cheapest place you can find on the internet and rock on!
I have this projector hooked solely to an Xbox 360 in a room with absolutely NO natural light, that is a dedicated theater room and that's it. This being said, I couldn't be happier with my purchase, for the money. I am hooked through the component video on the back of the projector, and the picture quality is excellent. At a distance of 13' I am getting a widescreen image in the area of 100"-105", and I sit about 13' away and get NO "screen-door" effect. Actually, I can sit a row closer at 9' and still can't detect the "screen-door" effect. I dim the lights very low to watch and play, and the projectors presets provide vibrant and detailed pictures (even in econ mode which I run it on cause my room can get completely dark).My advice on the sound of the projector... If you'll be using it in combo with a surround sound system then you won't need to worry about detecting the noise of the projector. I honestly don't hear it at all and the projector sits about 5' directly above my normal viewing position (but then I may play movies and games louder than most, no neighbors nearby and no kids yet). If you do notice it, it will soon become background noise that you don't notice anyway.I have compared this to a friend's 640X480 running the same setup (Xbox, cables, etc.) and this is definitely crisper (I notice a "Screen-door" effect on his).Also, my Xbox 360 was previously hooked to a Sony HD widescreen display in my actual living room, and was VERY crisp. I couldn't tell you that this looks any less crisp and vibrant than that did, and that was only a 46" screen.My advice, you can't go wrong with this as a theater projector, for the money. But that's just my $.02
Very pleased with these earbuds. They sound great with good detail and ample bass. They come with several earpieces so it's easy to get a good fit and seal from outside noise. A bargain at the price!
This xD card works like a champ in my Olympus camera. And the little six-pack card makes them easy to carry around in your pocket or camera bag. My only complaint is that the retail packaging it came in is a NIGHTMARE! It was a miracle I got it out without destroying it! The way to do it is, get a really heavy scissors or a bolt-cutter, and cut off the top. Then cut two flaps, so the xD card is on a little tounge of plastic. Peel the protective label and pop it out. Who-ever designed the package should go back to designing retail plastic for CDs!
I was running with a belkin cable for quite some time on my modest high-end system thinking that with Apple Touch and compromised mp3s cable wouldn't really matter. But needing an additional cable I took the plunge. Not surprised this cable makes a difference and the sound is less edgy, more rounded, better seperated instruments, and more bloom to instruments and vocals. I run good cables in the rest of my system because the difference can be heard. 4 stars because while good there are many other cables out there that I have not heard yet.If you can afford this cable then don't listen to the numb/dumb crowd that tells you cables don't matter and no one can hear cable differences. You can. If you aren't fooled into thinking you are drinking a good beer when you take a sip of budwiser you will certainly hear cable differences. Very good cable at a modest price (by high-end standards!).
I've had the 40" Bravia for a month now and absolutely love it. I bought this model because it had one of the best pictures for standard def, which was important to me since I watch a lot of programming that isn't yet available in HD. As with most HDTV's, the HD picture quality is outstanding. The standard def channels look very good too. My living room is on the south side of the house, so it's sunny during the daytime. I set the TV to auto adjust the picture for different lighting conditions and it seems to work well. The picture looks great during the day and at night. Regular DVDs look great too. I just got a Nintendo Wii for Christmas, and it looks awesome. It's not hi-def like the Playstation 3, but the Wii's 480p looks good to me. I get some overscan when I plug in my laptop, but I won't be doing that too often anyway. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase. When I have visitors over at my house, they always remark on how good the picture looks on this TV. Hopefully this one will last as long as the Sony TV I replaced with it (which still works well after 11 years).
I've used the Wacom brand (Intuos/Graphire) tablet at school and it's a beautiful piece of technology. But with the budget that I'm on at the moment, I couldn't afford buying one of those professional little gadgets. As an alternative, my brother bought this for me for my birthday. When he told me that it would come, I immediatly came to Amazon to check out the ratings and I was a little afraid with there only being three...two not giving it a high score. I went onto the products web site and saw that it wasn't compatible to Photoshop CS2. I was very afraid! But I just received it today and it's way better than I expected it to be. I highly reccomend it to anybody. If you have Adobe Photoshop CS2...don't follow the warning on their website because it's working with mine just fine.
I have had this camera over a year with the optional 6 volt battery pack some of my friends have other makes of cameras ,they are all amazed at the quality and quanity of pictures I get. it is also very easy to operate .
Lasted a little over a year, then the DVD drive would only recognize CDs, not DVDs. Sony support is terrible. Tried to upgrade to Vista, and despite what the Sony tech support site had to say (and a software utility to examine the machine) - not. The Vista install was a disaster, Microsoft tech support gave up completely (as did Sony's). I had to do a complete restore and went back to XP. Curiously, now the DVD drive recognizes DVDs. Who'd a thunk? Expensive, time consuming fiasco. We're on our own out here, 8 hours on the phone to India, and I had to figure it all out myself! Yuck.
This is a solid product. Great reception with it good for me with the channels that have Football! I would have to agree about the short cord though I have a table close that I put the antenna on and it works fine for me. It would have gotten 5 stars with the cord length up more. I mean come on its regular TV what more can you ask for.
clean sounds, handles fairly deep bass, mid-range is good, even the highs there is no distortion or clipping, I had to replace my SUPER old Radio Shack "Mach 2" which I got them in 1984 they FINALLY died. One more perk smaller foot print for such big daddy sounds.
This fits the magellan GPS comfortably. The only problem is the antenna, sometimes it's hard to get it into the pouch.
I needed headphones and these were cheap so I got them. They are terrible. They hurt so much when I use them that I have to take them off and not use them for at least an hour before putting them on again. They cut into my ears and give me a headache because they are so tight. They aren't adjustable. I've tried wearing them backwards but that doesn't help at all. If the plug in my laptop turns a bit, the volume in the headphones changes. They are finicky and unadjustable. I hate them. Don't buy them if you can avoid them. The stuff you get at the dollar store is so much better. -_-
Simply put, I prefer the Linux operating system over both the Palm OS and MS Windows OS. If this was a Linux world, I don't think there would even be a dispute, since the software availability limitations would no longer be an issue. I like the stability of Linux vs. the limitations of any of the Palm based products, and wouldn't even put them in the same catagory for comparison, unless you are only wanting a basic PDA function-wise. That leaves the MS based products as the only viable competitors, none of which, in my opinion, offer the same extensive packaging as the Zaurus. The Zaurus is convenient, and out of any of the actual hand-held computer-types, is the only one thus far that incorporates a built-in keyboard and dual expansion slots which support both SD and CF memory cards. This in and of itself almost makes it worth it, as it is much easier to enter data as opposed to the hand-writing program. The multi-media functionality is a plus as well, and the unit has a pretty complete suite of software which comes with it, as well as additional software which is available. I also like the Hancom spreadsheet, WP and presenter, all of which are compatable with other common suite programs when sync-ing with your PC. The OS and additional software is by far more open than MS, and in many cases I have used the WP to compile info for homework assignments. I am sure that more Windows OS products will begin to incorporate many of the same features, but if you can tolerate some of the limitations of software availability for the Linux platform overall, this would be a great choice. There is also a fringe benefit in the consideration of the Zaurus as being the only Linux based product so far (at least to my knowledge). For some reason it has caused the purchase price of the product due to demand to drop substantially in contrast to what the product is capable of and in comparison to similar MS based products. Some retailers are starting to sell them for 335.00 new.
Jwin Jxcd428 Portable Cd Am/Fm Stereo Radio Cassette Player/Recorder (Purchased on 05/06/2008)by jWINThe product above did not play CD,s or Tapes the company returned the money for the product and postage in great timeRosemarie
With DVD recorders! That would have been a nice little piece of info to include in the description, eh?I found out the hard way, after buying the thing. Now I have to go through the trouble of returning it.
I bought this cable to hook up my pc (through HDMI video card) to my 53 inch TV set. The main purpose was so I could play pc games on my big screen. This cable was the perfect size and the length does not show any sign of signal quality decrease. Save your money and stop buying those expensive 40 dollar cables. This will do you just fine. With the extra money I saved I might just take the wifee out for a burger!
I'll start with the bad things:LATEST UPDATE!!! - Image quality is BAD!!! I don't know the reason, but there are two main problams with the image quality: the images tend to be blurry and the images are not sharp. It seems that the stabilization is not effective and the expusere time tends to be very long. Even when getting very simple pictures (portrait of someone who sits and not moving) the image is blurry. The only case I managed to get decent (but nit perfect) image is when I shot in very fast shutter speed, which I had to set manually. Anyway, even the good images are SOFT (which is a nice word for not sharp) and noisyTo sum this update - I am not pleased with the camera! Since I used it a lot I cannot return it, so probably I will keep it (anyone wants to buy?). It is not that bad - you can still get nice pictures and the features are great, but if you start to look more carefully at the pictures you will be very unhappy! On the other hand, before this camera I didn't care that much and it is this camera that made me feel that I want more professional pictures. So maybe it is a good camera after all...- All the accessories are unique. The USB/TV connection, the memory stick, the lens, the battery and so on. And you must buy a memory stick and it is really recommended to buy an extra battery. Thefore you will have to spend more money to buy them (I would recommend to buy one of the kits with some accessories from the beginning).- If you just want press and shot camera, this camera is too fancy for you. On the other hand, if you want professional camera this camera is not good enough for you.- The large screen is great, but it is impossible to avoid touching it.- The IR Images are very noisy. If you buy it for the IR, you should look for another camera. For me the IR option is only a gimmick.UPDATE: After playing around with the camera and buying the extra lenses (wide-angle and tele) I want to emphasize my second point - this is not a camera for professional photographers! It is a hassle to use manual settings and most of the time I play only with one parameter. The extra lenses are very heavy and huge and not easily installed. You must have a serious tripod in order to use the lens. My mini tripod is not stable when extra lens is installed.Now for the good things. It is a great camera for someone like me who is not professional photographer, but still wants some freedom. Great zoom, great pictures, lots of options. After the first set of pictures I learned how to control it. The camera is lighter than I expected.Bottom line - I really like this camera! Since I have it I am enjoying taking pictures and I am proud of the results.
RECEIVED THIS ITEM WAY BEFORE MY BROTHER WHO ORDERED IT AT A LOCAL STORE, CAME IN 3 DAYS BY UPS, THANK YOU, AND YES I WILL USE YOU AGAIN.
Cheaply made,Poor chrome plating! I would return it but it fits the theme of my project. Would not recommend and is expensive for what you get
I bought this dask kit for my 2002 Silverado. the kit itself works great and looks good. i paid a few extra bucks for the kit with the pocket thinking it would be good for storage. the pocket is tiny. you would be lucky to get a cd cover in there. my last truck had the dash kit without the pocket. i should have figured it out just by looking at the small space that the pocket would be so small. Other than the small pocket the Metra dash kits are simple to use and look good. Took me 20 minutes from start to finish for my new deck install.
Amazon has the best price for this battery, even though I cringed when buying because it seems so overpriced. I wanted to go with a genuine battery after some bad experiences with off brands, and I think it has been worth the extra money. 4 stars only because of the price.
I have never had a problem with this product, although it is getting old now. Probably purchasing a newer drive would be better, but this is a good drive for a good price.
This bag fits my 17 inch Dell perfectly and is lightweight and comfortable to carry. The shoulder strap is elastic and padded so it doesn't hurt my neck or shoulder. Although it doesn't really look like it, the front pocket is plenty big enough to carry several accessories like power cord, mouse, etc. I am very happy with this bag.
The proffesional model doesn't sound like it is working at all when slicing the heaviest loads. I have found that items that say "professional" on them are anything but professional, this is the first exception. You will not regret purchasing one of these.
This is a light & silent lens, with surprising image quality.For this price, it's very hard to beat. I've also used the 18-70mm Kit lens, which has better construction, a longer focal range and is also a little heavier. They're difference in optical quality is noticeable, but not dramatically.If you're on a tight budget, you won't go wrong with this lens.
Transcend brand will not let you down. I have good experiences with Transcend brand for almost ten years now and I think they make good products. This memory card is fast. I use it with my cell phone Nokia 7610. No crash so far. I don't know any other products that utilize this card but it is good with my cell phone. Very well designed and built.
Very pleased with product at first? but lately been dropping connection to comcast? Not sure it's a router problem because it always has EXCELLENT SIGNAL STRENGTH & says it's connected? So computer & router are talking to ea other but router & ISP aren't?
Great picture, easy to understand. Even reads SD memory cards.It is a great value. Well worth the relatively low price.
I own this for a few months by now.Using it to record and play cassatas.Radio and speaker are also a great value on this recorder/Player
I just bought this devise for my Palm Centro and my Windows Vista Laptop. It was extremely easy to setup. Don't forget to click on the bluetooth icon in the tray near your clock on your PC or laptop and setup the devise you want to transfer files with. I easily was able to wirelessly sync my phone and then transfered music files to the phone from my laptop. Never realized it would be so inexpensive to add this small bluetooth devise to my computer. The package does not say that it's compatable with Vista but the Trendnet website and the installation booklet both say it, so don't worry about setting up with Vista. Very easy, and I'm not a techy.
We bought a refurbished 42" Pixel Plus flat screen plasma TV. We saw a beautiful, highly detailed picture - for about 4 hours - then we couldn't get it to turn on again. The repair guy couldn't get it to work either. He said that he would have to take it to the shop and see if he could figure out what was wrong. He also said that he had seen a lot of problems with Philips plasma TVs. After having the TV for only 5 days we have made arrangements to send it back to Philips for a refund.
Another reviewer reported that you can cure the "freezing" disk problem (whereby it skips and sticks as if it were a bad disk) on this model by shifting the unit to lower resolutions when watching older-format disks (like the Simpsons). Luckily, you can toggle through the four resolutions with the remote, without having to restart the disk. But it's still a pain, and the unit should be able to detect the resolution of the DVD and adjust automatically...especially since there's no way for us to know which one is the "right" resolution, except by trying each setting. I had to return the first one I received (glad Amazon has such great return policies), and the replacement doesn't freeze as much as the first one did.
Ordered this bag on 06-07-06 and have yet to receive it. (06-30-06) The Post Office said it was sent bulk mail and delivery will be slow. Also it seems they lost it??. I suggest paying, if necessary, for another type of delivery rather than letting it be sent 'Super Saver' bulk mail.Amazon (Bless them) said another bag is being sent at their expence. The post office was no help in finding or getting the box delivered.
I am having poor reception on by boat radio. I am hoping I can hook up two different antennas and this will help. The antenna adapter looks like it will help solve the problem. Very well made and good price. Usually, I don't give a review until I try the item but if this doesn't fix the problem then it's not the fault of the antenna adapter.
This is a simple keyboard at a great price. When you want a no nonesense keyboard, this one is it.
This is an excellent all around GPS with many fine features for an affordable price.The only thing I would (and did) change about this device is the volume of the voices used to give you directions. It was very difficult to hear the voices even at the unit's highest volume level. After doing some research online I was able to find instructions on how to edit the voice files and thereby increase the volume. I've done this for all the voices on the GPS I use and they sound much louder now. I recommend that everyone make such changes if they feel moderately comfortable with computers.All in all, the voice issue was relatively small and I managed to fix it so I will enthusiastically give this unit 5 stars!
I'm still learning how to use this camera, but I love it! This is my first SLR. I'm stumbling through the menus, pushing buttons, and reading the Operating Manual. I like the feel of this camera and the menus are very user friendly.I bought this model because of the price (I paid $300), and I can use all of my old Pentax manual focus lenses with it. But, some of the capabilities are limited with the manual focus lenses, and I'm not fast enough on the focus, so I have ordered an auto focus lens (about $50 for a Tamron 28-80mm).I wanted to write this review because I initially had problems with my 8GB SDHC memory card. My husband called Pentax and they said to go to the Pentax Imaging website (Support/Self Help) and download the firmware upgrade. We followed the instructions and within 10 minutes we were up and running again! Now I am not limited by the 2GB card I had been using.Great camera and great support!
Great product for the money..beat every price on the web. There was a cheaper price but beware of their hidden costs.Nuvi is easily usable and has a map upgrade for 2008 included. My daughter loves it. I am buying another for myself. The bluetooth is great ....but watch where the stereo speakers are under the unit.Voice is clear and the direction correction should you miss a turn because of traffic is superb and automatic! I will buy another one at least!
I think this microphone is more suited for drums and electric guitars, and maybe singing. I needed a microphone for more quiet book reading (like making an audio cd) and podcasting.
I would like to know or i can connect this HUB to my BNC (or Coax in Dutch) Network. Can somebody help me?Greetings,
Compared to the Fujifilm hoods, Nikon hoods don't latch very well and they are flimsy. Nikon probably makes more profit selling replacement hoods than they do on the lenses. The only good thing is that they are better than the off brand alternatives. The Fujifilm hoods (which don't mount on Nikon lenses unfortunately) are about twice as thick and latch much better.
This made the installation on the wall very easy. I only gave it four stars because it is limited on holes to attach to studs. It does make it difficult to center on the wall. However, attaching it to the TV was a breeze. I have a Sony 46" XBR5. This product was recommended for it. The process only took 15 to 20 minutes. The TV is very sturdy on the wall. If Sony made this a little longer, with more holes, giving the option to attach to two studs, I would have easily given it 5 stars.
It works great. Just plug in, load programs and go! It is fast, quiet and cd's sound awesome. Thank you for making it easy for me. I knew I wanted something to record fast off my laptop, even though it was an external recorder. I got everything I wanted and at a great price. I highly recommend this QPS product!!
I bought two of these headsets to worked with the Siemens S455 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone System with Answering Machine. So far they have work perfectly, and even if the auto-recognition from the base didn't work, linking them up manually to the base was very easy. I like the fact they're very light, maybe lighter than a cell phone, so you can throw the handset in your pocket without feeling you have a rock, and no need for a hook, although you can use it as it come with oneThe interface is a bit slow, and raising the volume during a call needs to get into a submenu so it is not as easy as pushing a key, and learn to use the interface can get some time as it is not as intuitive, but overall the reception is perfect and it doesn't interfere with wireless networks. German minimalism certainly took a toll on accessing some basic functions with one key stroke (as said above, raising the volume), but this is a great phone
For a long time, I thought this router was a POS. I live in an apartment complex with lots of wireless activity going on, and I have multiple roommates that draw internet from this router all at the same time. The router would always ALWAYS!!! stop working and we would have to reset it to start using internet again.I went to Belkins website and there was actually a fix for it! All you have to do is change the channel to one of the fixed channels instead of "Auto".Here is the article... http://www.belkin.com/support/article/?lid=en&pid;=F5D7230-4&aid;=2437&scid;=221Hope this helps. Other than that, it does the job. Settings are a bit confusing to set up at first but you can figure it out.
These headphones vere designed to offer comfort, portability and good sound. They perform adequately in every account.Comfort: earpieces are adjustable from very tight clamping of the ear up to not touching the ear surface altoghter. The former setting makes base more pronounced, while the latter is a blessing in hot weather and gives wide and airy feel to music. (If you don't mind ear-mounted phones, you look at Koss KSC-35 - same drivers)Portability: folded, they are about clutched fist size. While not miniscule, they offer nice compromise. Beware: even folded they will not fit into a pocket and can be easily crushed if carried in that manner. (Better folding phones: Senn's PX100/200). On the other hand, folded they will easily take a short fall undamaged.Sound: While definitely not audiophile-grade, they present (arguably) the best base (along with KSC-35) this side of $50. Their ajustability of the drivers position allows the wearer to make some corrections on-the fly (closer fit - more pronounced base, looser fit - better imaging and more balanced sound).
New design compared to my original charger. Works great. The battery drops in the charger and stays put by gravity. So you have to use an outlet that is not mounted horizontally. If you have a standard two plug outlet, you can plug this into one plug and something else into the other. Also got the battery - very happy with the replacement. Hopefully I won't leave this one in a motel room like the original one.
I was looking for something for the plane and car. After viewing and trying many out it was interesting to see the picture difference and audio quality (or lack of) in many players. The LS55 provided great picture and real good sound. Then there are the formats supported. This one plays everything I through at it!
i bought this new battery, i installed it, then charged it for 20 hours and it didnt work, i would not recomend to buy this item...
Initially I thought this product will not be compatible with my device but on the long run when I fix it on the device, not only was it compatible, but also exceeds my expectations.
This card cost about 25% of what you will find it at your local computer store. Install is like, plug in open pci slot, boot up computer, windows xp does a automatic found new hardware, installs new drivers, your done. I tested it by uploading a large mp4 movie to my Sony psp and it did about 5 times faster than with the old 1.1 usb. I'm happy with it.
Our other fax stopped working and we just wanted a reasonably priced fax only.The phone part has a cord which not crazy about. But for the price, it gives us whatwe need.
Like the other reviewer said, this case is decent, but could be better. Although I too can position the camera strap to stick out, it would be nice if it had its own. And the inside has only one small pocket for an extra battery or memory card--that's it. No outside pockets is also a little disappointing. That said, it is well-made and does look nice, so it's not all for nothing. And since it is made for the camera, it houses it safely. Although I expected a little better, I'm not sorry I got it.
I've used other brands that out perform this one. Spend a few dollars more, it might be worth it. These leave streaks.
So much great stuff already said-- There are too many features crammed in this camera to list!!! Professional quality with the portrait setting, wide angle shots are National Geographic level in color and detail. Camera came with Adobe photoshop software. Beach and snow setting bring great color to bright light shots, in California this is a must. Portrait setting makes everyone a little more attractive :) Movies straight into Quicktime, sound quality is as good as the picture. It is SMALL! will fit in your pocket. I simply cannot believe how great my pictures came out. If you are a photographer for the art as well as the memories you should consider this camera, it is nearly impossible to take a bad photo. Well worth the money --the lens makes all the difference. (see photos above)
I had the Motorola SB4100 for the last 6 years, and although I didn't have any major problems with it, recently I started to think that it's limiting my connection speed, because I read that other people in my area get faster cable internet. So I bought the SB5101 and my download speed went from 4000Kbps to 6500Kbps, and my upload from 350Kbps to 1500Kbps. This even surprised me, because I wasn't expecting such a huge increase in the upload speed, which is a huge benefit for me now that I'm running a server at home. My ISP is Comcast, so this modem works great with that service.
Literally... I ordered one and it blew up, smoke everywhere. OK one lemon? So I got a replacement shipped. Guess what...it blew up too.Don't buy this unless you like the smell of electronics burning.
I tried this player and was impressed with the quality of the picture. the sound was ok for a player this size. what I did not like was the a/v output did not work. I.E. you cant hook it up with the cable supplied.I tried 2 machines both would not play on a standard TV. so, if you only want to watch the little screen attached to it this machine is awesome, but forget hooking it up to a motel TV or anywhere else!
This antenna mounted easily and performs as well as the original equipment. Maybe even a little more quiet operation. Great value.
Throught the course of 8 months I have gone through FOUR of these because the dongle that connects the CAT-5 cable to the actual card always breaks where it connects to the card. If your laptop is sitting in one place all the time, it will probably be fine, but if you plan on having your laptop move around while you are connected, then forget it. The only reason I stayed with this model was because Staples would replace it for free each time it broke, since it was usually 2 months apart. Other than that, the card itself worked superbly. Fast clean connection when the dongle was intact.
I certainly agree with the other reviewers and their praise for picture quality and total control (when wanted). The only thing I'd like to add is my accolades for two major features:1. Microdrive support The Microdrive removes the restrictions posed by limited in-camera picture storage on CF cards. You have to experience the loss of this restriction to really appreciate how important it is. We just returned from a week-long cruise where we took over 300 full-size pictures and still had a lot of in-camera storage left.2. Amazing battery life Using a camcorder battery to power this camera provides an enormous amount of long-term power. You can leave the LCD on and use a Microdrive without any fears of having the power come up short.These two features put this camera in a class by itself. When you combine them with the other outstanding capabilities, this is clearly the right choice!
There is LITERALLY blood on my keyboard as I type this.Based on the title and first sentence of this review, you probably know where I am going with this. I have HAD IT with clamshell packaging, and these Cables To Go from Impact Acoustics are the WORST example I've ever seen. The packaging is sealed so tightly, and made of such a hard plastic that scissors just wouldn't work; I eventually had to resort to sawing the package open with a steak knife. In the course of doing this, I've sliced the dickens out of my hand - not with the knife, but with the exposed mangled plastic of the packaging itself!Look, I'm aware that this review isn't very helpful with the performance of the product itself. Honestly, I haven't hooked it up yet because I've been too busy trying to STAUNCH THE FLOW OF BLOOD. (And no, I'm not exxagerating.)You have a choice in who you buy these cables from - dozens of companies make them. I am begging you to exercise that choice. PLEASE don't give Impact Acoustics the money or the satisfaction - it's a minor thing to them, but they are WOUNDING PAYING CUSTOMERS.Please buy your cables from another company. Amazon has just launched an amazing "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative. They're aware of the problem. Please support this initiative and buy in frustration-free packaging. That way, maybe these guys will get the message and stop distributing these asinine clamshells.
Excellent print quality. However, I had frequent paper jams. The 4x6 paper holder is really flimsy and poorly designed. The &quot;borderless prints&quot; were rarely aligned correctly. There is no visual print preview which was very aggravating because I had no control over cropping. The printer cropped at will. I wasted alot of ink, paper and time trying to get the printer to print the way I wanted it to. The software is very poor and so are the guides and documentation. I was very relieved to return this printer. The high quality black and white prints are just not worth the aggravation. I'm getting a Canon.
This lens was one of the first lenses I bought and, more than anything, has taught me the value of extensively researching any lenses I buy. I bought this lens because it was a Canon and not because it was a great lens. If I had the opportunity to buy this again, I would definitely consider a different lens.The good:- This lens has a fairly respectable range (17-85mm)- The construction feels solid- USM is nice- IS helpsThe bad:- The lens isn't particularly sharp. I usually use this lens for every day shots or when I can only bring one lens with me and I am indoors. Other than that, I use other lenses even when they are less convenient due to their range because of their sharpness.- There is no zoom lock. When moving the camera in between shots, the zoom frequently changes. Other lenses in this price range have the ability to lock the zoom at least to some extent.- The IS isn't enough to compensate for the f/5.6 at 85mm. It helps, but I would much rather have a faster lens.I've borrowed a Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DI-II LD Aspherical from time to time and, while it has less range, it is sharper and faster. If you don't need the whole range of this lens, I'd definitely consider the Tamron.
This is a typical flash drive that works fine. I am a teacher and I ordered 30 of them for my students. The price was right. The issue I have with them is that they have a VERY small hole in which to attach a lanyard, keyring or other connecting unit.
This is a decent product, but certain video cards will not detect the display properly through this adapter. It will cause flickering but your video will not come up on the display. I'm assuming this model doesn't have true passive circuitry to prevent these types of problems. For older video cards that don't have to detect a display before using it, it works just fine.
Two of my co-workers recommended this mouse to me as I was building a new system for home. At first I was a little skeptical about spending that kind of money on a mouse and I was unsure if I would like the wireless mouse. Not to mention, but I had my doubts about the reliability of the battery system.Having said that, I am now totally won over. This is the best mouse I have ever owned. I'm not a button nazi, so the two clicks and the mouse wheel are enough for me. When the battery goes out, just simply pop in the one that is charged and you're off and going again. Simple to setup, very slick to use. I would buy again.
We have had our 2 Archos 500's for exactly 1 year and they have been heavily used and loved in our house. Perfect for traveling, going out to restaurants - we actually get to eat our dinner because of these pocket miracles!I have been so impressed with how durable the units are. Our kids are age 6, 4 and 2 and as you can guess these poor units have been handeled with sticky hands and dropped countless times, and the units kept on ticking. Wouldn't you know it that it would be me (the adult) who would drop and break one of the pocket dishes. Since the unit was just shy of a year old it was still under warrenty. I called the customer service number on the Archos website and get this - A LIVE PERSON ANSWERED THE PHONE AFTER 3 RINGS! No press 1,2 or 3, just a real nice person who quickly helped me and emailed me my RA number. My unit is being repaired now, but we are still enjoying our other pocket dish when we go out to eat, in the car or plane.If you have Dish Network it is so easy to hook up to your DVR and download onto the unit. We do not use the external speaker, but it works great with a headphone splitter so multiple people can watch and hear.Got kids....Got a Dish Network DVR? This is the perfect traveling accessory! Amazingly super sturdy and extremely friendly customer service. Bravo Archos!
I bought this camera for an international trip. It did its job well, except in cases of low lighting and in museums. When it is unable to use its flash (in lower light than daylight) the picture quality tends to deteriorate substantially. Also I wish it had more than 3X optical zoom when it came to landscapes. Overall though I enjoyed this camera, and it worked well for me. However I do believe Nikon will be releasing their new models soon, and there is a better version of this camera in the new batch I believe.
I used the Olympus DM-10 as a study tool for my PMP exam (which I passed successfully) this week. It allows you to jump immediately from one recording session, to the next, like tracks on a CD and then when you're done with your voice recording - instantly erase the contents of that session/folder. I recorded chunks of notes, then exported them using the Olympus Desktop (Windows) software, and then imported them into iTunes and transferred them to my iPod (although I could have just played them directly from the DM-10 through the headphones supplied with the unit). So while it was a little nerdy, I could sit with my own recorded PMP notes going over and over on the subway. It was incredibly effective. I'm off to Africa and will be using it to accompany my writing journal and photography sessions. Highly recommended.
I keep reading reviews and ordering different headphones to use in the gym. I finally found the perfect pair! They are fully adjustable for over or behind my head. I have tried other popular sport headphones (behind the head) and found them annoying, as they didn't adjust in the back. If I were doing abs, the headphones would get caught in my hair or pop off. The KOSS SportaPro adjust nicely, and I have no problem keeping them on as I work out. Highly recommended!
Been using this for about 4 months for my TV, receiver, cable box, PS3, modem, and router. Had no issues with it and the layout of outlets is excellent!
Printed boarderless pictures, taken with my Canon G3 4.0 megapixel, are nothing short of astounding. Easy to install (you do have to align the print head, but it's a quick couple of minutes), easy to use with the included software (not the psycho 2 billion options that Epson printers have, I like simplicity, and can do my adjusting in photoshop elements 2.0), and fast, fast, fast. The drawbacks are no on board flash card reader (no big deal to me, but to some...), and you must use Canon products to print the great quality pictures.Important cost saving measure!!! Sure, there are some pictures that you will want to use the .60/sheet photo paper pro (when perfection is needed), but for most I would suggest the wonderful Canon matte photo paper, at .20 / sheet 8 1/2 x 11 (either run them 1, 2, or 4 up on the sheet, no its not glossy, but good nonetheless), and you've got one of the most cost effective photo printers on the market (the think tank system with separate ink compartments already makes this one of the cheapest for inks).Canon has, in my opinion, the best 4.0 mp solution for pictures (G3)and printing (i950) for the photo hobbiest. Add Photoshop Elements 2.0 , and you've got an astounding all around digital photo solution for around [$$$].
I own a 20D which I absolutely love and was looking for a good digital point and shoot to replace my current S400. My two major candidates were the SD550 and the S70.If you follow the photography boards at all you realize that this is a fairly common dilemma - the SD550 vs the S70. The S70 offers excellent manual controls while the SD550 is significantly smaller with very limited manual controls other than exposure compensation.I just LOVE the look and feel of the SD550 though if anything it could be argued that it is TOO small. If you feel it is and you are looking for a carry everywhere camera it is well worth the effort to get used to the small size because the camera takes wonderful pictures.The SD550 is simply beautiful. I didn't think I'd like the "curve" from the pictures, but it does not detract, and in fact actually contributes to the elegance of this form factor. I can live without all the manual controls since I own the 20D and since this camera is primarily for my wife and for me when I don't want to lug the SLR around.The sensor size of the SD500 is the same as that of the S70 (in fact it is the same Sony 7.1 MP sensor) - 1/1.8". This is an ideal size for a point and shoot IMO. The 1/2.5" sensor used in the smaller Canon series cameras represents a poor image quality trade off. Stick with the larger sensor which give less noise, chromatic aberration, and better image quality.I purchased the leather Elph case which protects the camera well and only adds insubstantially to the bulk. Some have complained that prior iterations of this camera scratch easily. I've owned them and found that if you keep the camera in a case and exercise modest caution that the camera will remain pristine.Several have pointed out that since this camera is so small it will always be with you whereas the S70 would be less likely to be carried along because of its increased size. I couldn't agree more! The camera is SUBSTANTIALLY smaller than its bigger brother the S70 and in fact is discernibly smaller than my previous S400 which I gave to my daughter. The form and size factors are what finally won me over.The additional 3 MP over my previous S400 was an additional factor in deciding to switch. That extra 3MP gives me plenty of extra MPs for cropping with impunity. This camera is a significant improvement over the previous S400 in image quality, resolution, mega pixels, color rendition, color saturation, and purple fringing.The good news about the extra 3MPs is that they are added WITHOUT adding extra noise. I don't know exactly how Canon accomplished this but this is somewhat akin to getting something for nothing! No significant trade-off was involved. The DIGIC II processor is fantastic in producing great photographs.The LCD screen in the back of the camera is huge thought its resolution is less than ideal. It is a very nice addition to the camera particularly compared with the SD500 which has a much smaller screen. One criticism of the camera. Low light focusing is less than ideal. You need to work with the camera to understand its limitations indoors.I am a huge fan of the Canon cameras and I would advise anyone looking for a camera, whether a point and shoot or a DSLR to carefully consider the Canon line since, in my opinion, Canon currently represents the state of the art. I like the Sony too, but the Canon with its superb form factor won me over. You will love this camera, but don't forget to buy a case to protect it from scratches and inadvertent drops.
I Had this player for over 2 months now I did not had any problem with PAL disc or with any other region disc i play my Region 2 PAL disk wihout any problemMake sure you buy already region free DVD player I bought an already modified Player and works Great
I bought several of these to secure a laptop, LCD projector and VCR to an AV cart. Well made, quality material, works great for what I needed. For high theft areas you may need a heavier cable, but for ordinary security this is perfect.
I live in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago and about 200 ft. away the local library which is a public wifi hotspot. One day after paying my totally inflated cable internet bill I got to thinking about tapping into the free wifi service and telling Comcast to shove it. I started here at Amazon researching several products and this one moved to the top of my list. I ordered it and when it was delivered I connected it to my desktop and placed it my window overlooking the library. It grabbed the signal perfectly and with a consistant four to five bars of strength. Within a few minutes (installation was easy and user-friendly) I was surfing and downloading at the same rate I was through Comcast. I cancelled my cable that very day and haven't regretted it once. FREE public internet access from my home thanks to this little jem of a product and the wonderful city of Chicago!
I am very pleased with this product! It does everything it is supposed to do.Arrived safely and timely.Price was outstanding.Tom
December 12, 2002I have now had my SP-90 for 24 hours and have been able to check it out. I am using firmware 1.0. I have found that most of the bad reviews that I read after I bought the player really did scare me, but now that I have it and used it I find that those reviews have only some merit.The battery cover does come off and I solved that problem with a little tapeI have run 5.5 disk before the Duracell (2 AA) batteries died.Drooped the unit to see if it would skip or break, it did neitherVery little lag time between each song, I am happyThe volume is a little low, but who wants to go deafUsed unit in noisy room with TV on, no problem with hearing the CDThe little dancing men on the display is dumb, but the LCD read out is okayA back light would be nice as it is a bit hard to read is low lightIt spins up in a reasonable time and you must remember it is storing 120 seconds of sound to keep the skipping from happening. Not a problem at all...I am not a jogger so I can not tell you if it will work under those conditionsCan not say much nice about the "RioVolt Getting Started" institutions the player comes with. It is not well written and forget the online guide, it's not very good but anyone can figure out how to use it. The unit is user friendly and intuition should help you run it...I am not sure I will do the 2.10 firmware update right now as the unit works just fine. If you do go to the hack sit and get the information, the author does not make the institutions very clear so if your a non-computer, programer person, it may be better if you get a friend in that area do the hack for you. I am a programer so I just knew how to do it and the hack is sooooooo easy to do if you know programming. There is a review that was done earlier in this review section that gives a very good outline of what you really need to do. I recommend you read it first.As for those that had so much trouble with their SP-90 they either got a lemon or are CD player challenged!I got my SP-90 from Amazon.com, and my final price was [$$$]counting the 20 dollar rebate if I get it back! You can not go to Wal-Mart a get one for that price so I think Amazon.com did a nice job. (no tax and no shipping charges)Merry Christmas to one and all...
Ordered this cable for my camera. The one they sent me was defective and they quickly with no hassel refunded my money. For the price, very good quality
Works well and is worth the price. Now I don't have to worry about charging thru the computer only.
Very happy I bought this product. Have added another hard drive to my systems only occasionally over the years (starting with the old XT) so experience is limited, but can state without reservation that the Seagate is wonderful.You may be able to find an EIDE drive cheaper, but I wanted to try the SATA. Be sure your computer will support it.The Seagate DiscWizard software makes the process a breeze. The warranty and quietness of the drive are nice pluses.
I purchased this Modem and have had no problems. Installation was easy and painless. I occasionally have problems with the VXD driver in WIN98 but that will be soon corrected by the manufacturer and it only seems to happen when I let the connection sit for a long period of time with out activity. Overall this modem is a good buy!
It took me only 5 min. to make my Win ME and 98 computer work. All I did was release and renew my IP address.
I am listening to these right now - terrific sound quality! Great bass (for a change) balanced with good highs and midrange sound. The only caveat I have about them is that the cord has a built in spiral extension that about 18 inches from the left can. It is heavy enough that it is pulling my head to the side! While the extension is nice to have, I am not sure it is well placed or that useful. I am only four feet from the stereo system, so for me it is a hindrance. A standard 5 or 8 foot cord would have been perfect.I took off one star because i am not sure I can see a situation where this cord is not a hindrance - You would almost have to have a separate support for it! The sound quality is so good that a solution is warranted.
i have this product for 2 weeks and really nice sound quality.deserve it price,but according to this price and quality of the product they could put a clip on cord.with out cord its hard to use and you should catch the earbuds when you took of it from your ear and also you should fight with to cord it can make you feel unconfortable.but its really good product besides these thing.i recommend it good price nice sound quality.Ignore those bad reviews just go for what you want. Standard earbuds doesn't stay in my ears these are perfect fit you can run,walk you can do what action you want only bad side is the length of the cord and no clip.in airplane perfect sound canceling.bass is perfect at this price.you will definitely feel the difference and quality .i have been using this buds for more than a year and there is no issue.
This subwoofer was a perfect fit for my chevy 2001 siverado extended cab. I was a little skeptical putting in a shallow, but this sub has the perfect amount of bass and my truck hardly rattles. I used a 800 watt amp to power it and it sounds great!
I am very impressed with these headphones for many reasons and I will go ahead and generalize my reviewfor the common consumer. I'm going to be using a rating system of 1 (lowest) and 5 being the highest. Thereview will discuss comfort, durability, burn-in (before and after), & sound.Comfort: Rating 4As a person who wears glasses and having a big sized head, these are very comfortable for the price. Myonly concern is that I have long hair and my hair tends to get tangled between the clip selections/settings.I use mine on "click number/setting" four and this gives you an idea of how above average my head is. If youhave short hair and a small head then these are perfect you, but once you run into the category of havingglasses and an above average head with long hair then problems may appear that negates the comfort of theseheadphones.Durability: Rating 3Opening the package, I can already feel the cheap plastic of these headphones. I had to be VERY careful whenI was opening the product to prevent a break in the chord or the cheap plastic parts. After the puzzleof removing them from the packaging and two months of use I am impressed as to how long they have held.Granted, I use them only on my laptop during the evening or at night before I go to sleep, these have heldvery well. I do not use them for exercising, nor do I use them for walking around the house or outside.I have been strictly using them while sitting down in bed or at my home office.Burn-in:This has no particular rating because sound is all based on personal exposure and taste. As mentioned, I havebeen using these headphones for two months, which has resulted in a good amount of use. The sound remains thesame, in my opinion. No difference in my experience with out of box stock use to burn in use.Sound: Rating 3I own several headphones and I will post a few headphones in my arsenal at the end of the review, but firstlet's get to the main event of these headphones. Sound.... I was impressed with these headphones when I pluggedthem into my hacked 2nd generation ipod using Rockbox and playing FLAC files. I will say for 4 dollars, the soundis SLIGHTLY above average, I will not say great or amazing...it's manageable.Treble: The highs are bright, but it lacks clarity. You can hear the treble in the music, but that's just it...too much treble without clarity is pointless. Yes, the treble and the mids are there, BUT where are the details.It's great to hear a guitar distorted for rock, grunge, or pop/rock; however, the details are just not thereor more like forgotten. Example, I was listening to No Doubt's "Don't Speak" and the whole song soundedgreat rhythmically speaking, yet pay attention to the lead...you can hear it, but it's not as balanced withthe rest of the song. It seems that if the headphones start to reach a peak for the lead guitar the soundbecomes strained.Bass: For $5.00 or less, I cannot find another pair of headphones that will give you the bass that theseheadphones will give to you. I am satisfied with the bass and have yet to find another pair of headphonesthat can carry this much bass for this price. If I had to rate the bass, I'd give it a 4 rating largelydue to the punch it packs for it's price range.My headphone arsenal:Koss Porta ProsSony MDR-V6Sony MDR-EX310LPSony XBA-1Klipsch S4Panasonic RP-HT21Koss KSC75Favorite Headphones: Toss-UpKoss Porta-Pro or Sony MDR-EX310LPIt all depends on my mood of whether I feel like having an in ear headphone or over the ear. I favor bothvery much the same in terms of sound, comfort, and durability.
I have bought this memory stick so I can use it with my new Slim PSP. I got this stick earlier than I thought, and I did not have the chance to test it with my Slim PSP until recently.The experience of having 4GB memory stick with your PSP is really nice, with that memory size I have converted my PSP into a multimedia gadget which I can use for listening to MP3, watching short movies and animation, and browsing internet safely without worrying about caching and memory conserve problems.I got this memory stick as a bargain from amazon, and I would say that it worth every dim! If I have the chance to buy the 8GB one, it will be very rewarding.However, I do not have any complaints from any kind since the memory stick is working decently without any problems.
I think this is the best product..It has alot of nice features that ipod doesnt.and I love it. battery is a little weak.could use more battery life
After 2 months of use the printhead unit failed. Very very frustrating. After reading all the reviews on this product, I guess, there is no need to reiterate that it's a lousy printer and a total waste of money. DO NOT BUY IT! I am now on the market to buy a new color laser printer but I will definitely shy away from HP products from now on, even if the reviews are good.
I recently purchased one last month and it has been a good worker. The picture is crisp and the features work as advertised. Being a digital product, it is a bit picky about the AC power: line glitches can produce interesting results on screen. Unplugging the set for 5 seconds or so will sort things out nicely. Certain memory functions will lose their settings, but it is minor: favorite channels (4 buttons.)The scan through for available channels is slow, but thorough. The picture for air channels (use HDTV antenna) is great and when they put out Hi-Def, oooh! Nice. Sound is quite good with decent bass! Be still, my beating heart.A nicely laid-out menu system makes tweaking things easy with the most-used buttons on the remote set at easily reached levels. Unfortunately, the remote will not play nice with DirecTV boxes meaning multiple remotes. Sigh!For me, it was an easily set-up unit with my main beef being the inputs set on the other side of the set from my video sources meaning stretching of the cables to reach. Picky, picky.All in all, an impressive unit giving excellent pictures and is easily transportable. Just feed it a good signal of any sort and enjoy.
compre cuatro bocina bose y venian sin este conector,por eso lo encargue,para que funcionaran mis bocina,quedaron muy bien los conectores,los recomiendo ampliamente.
I bought two of these for my church. I struggled with these products for 4 months before finally convincing the VAR to let me return them. There are severe bugs in the firmware and possibly the hardware. I went through 4 RMAs with Netgear before giving up on the product. Technical support was great but engineering just couldn't come through with a fix. Look at the forums before purchasing to make sure that the issues have been addressed.
Well, I remember listening to shortwave radio while growing up in Eastern Europe in the early 80's and felt a little nostalgic about it, so I asked Santa to bring me one for Christmas...Well, apparently I've been a good boy as I did find Kaito Ka1102 under the Christmas tree. Initially, in my letter to Santa i mentioned that there were several good shortwave portables including Sony 7600GR, Grundig YB 400, and Kaito 1102/1103. I must admit that Santa made an excellent choice as this radio is great. At first I was amazed at the small size (a bit smaller than the post card), and was concerned about the sounds quality, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good the local Fm stations sounded with bass enabled. Other things that I like about this radio:-backlight, lights the LCD screen including all the buttons and controls. Very handy feature if you like to listen at night (Sony 7600GR has a backlight but only for the LCD screen0.-good quality radio, at least feels very sturdy and well built. Buttons have a nice click to it, they feel comfortable, and are just the right size.-great sound, even better with headphones.-built in charger will re-charge your batteries while the radio is off, but plugged in to AC adapter.-signal strength indicator-frequency can be manually entered or scanned using two +/- scan buttons-comes with 3 rechargable batteries, AC adapter, travel case, external antenna, earphones.-pretty good shortwave reception (I live in the San Joaquin valley)I am able to pull in Family radio (FL), Radio Taiwan, Voice of Russia, and some other stations from China and Japan. Too bad Radio Free Europe is not broadcasting anymore ;-)I noticed that one of the previous reviews stated that you had to read the manual...This seemed kinda silly as in order to fully understand how the radio works and to fully appreciate its functionality you should read the manual, at least once. Also, the "page" system that this radio uses works very well. You can scan AM/FM/SW on pages 1-6 and you can save any preset. Scanning works in 10mhz on pages 1-6, and it works in 1 mhz increments on pages 7,8, and 9. SSB can only be used while on page 9....That's pretty much it.Im very happy with it and if you are looking for a nice portable shortwave radio I would personally recommend this one. A definite winner at less than $70.00!
I ordered this item with the intent of using it with my HTC Incredible using the vent clips. It arrived, but there are no vent clips in the package. The unit itself seems fairly decent, given the price, and has lots of adjustments which can be made, though you will have to find that out for yourself as there is no manual in the package. It will hold the Incredible just fine, and does not interfere with the power cord. The windshield mount is useless in my car though, I need the vent clips. I notified the seller and they were very kind to send out a second unit, which just arrived, and it too is lacking the vent clips. I give up...
I bought these for myself for Christmas last year and have used them for many hours in the gym and several thousand miles on a bicycle. They're the best pair of sport headphones I've ever owned. They stay in the ear and sounding good in all kinds of conditions and temps. I've only lost one of the small rubber pieces (comes with extra everything) and I wasn't even wearing them at the time.. Great for the price.
The product was difficult to set up for users on the network. Fujitsu technical support was required and it was top notch.User recognition by the finger print reader is slow and tempermenatal. A better soloution is to use ID codes.Once intalled it works wonderfully.
The only problem I encountered was with my software firewall (Zone Alarm). After I disabled it, the MA101 is flawless! Looking for a fix now. It streams my 300+ cd collection from my pc to my stereo with virtually no lag time. Also installed the free 30-day Rhapsody software. Again, hardly any lag time between songs...even when using the shuffle feature. I'm very pleased!!FYI: Athlon XP 2500+1GB Ram2-160GB Hard Drives3Mb Broadband Connection
Bought this as a gift this past Christmas but tried it after my relative opened it & now I want one! It was easy to reach me neck & back! The heat felt very nice & I liked the settings options. Would definitely buy again as a gift or for myself! Great value for the price.
Fit my wife fine, but too small for me (hat size 8 3/4). Why they could not put another 1/2 inch of travel on each side is beyond me.
I was hesitant buying an off brand toner cartridge for my HP4050 but everything fit perfect and I was amazed at how fast it came to my doorstep.
Easy to use GPS. Easy to read screen. A must have for traveling or around town.
I bought this for my grandson and enjoyed it myself then when my granddaughter was ill she could watch "The Wiggles" all by herself and it plays my picture CD's and CD's and DVD's. You don't get better than this present...and it has all the necessary cables with it. Wow!
Easy way of getting a great Macro zoom. Stuck it on my 70-200VR f/2.8 Nikon lens & suddenly have a great super quality macro lens. Highly recommend.
The bag was just delivered. Waited all day with excitement on getting something to protect my new Canon Rebel xti. You will find that this camera bag has plenty of storage room and zippered pockets to hold most everything you will need. But at least in my mind it has one glaring flaw, and that is the lack of protection to your digital camera lcd screen. There is no padding when you zipper the bag closed for the lcd screen. I am impressed with the bag with that one exception. I plan on keeping the bag I will just have to make something to ensure that nothing gets scratched. I would have probably thought twice about the bag had I noticed that in the first place. I looked at all the pictures and they all look great but that slipped past me. If you looking for an overall nice bag this one will probably suit your needs. If you looking for a bag that does it all this one is lacking.
I've been shopping for a good mp3 player. The apple ipod is too expensive for its size. You get 40 GB for half the price. The layout is basic and satisfying. Sound quality is good. This is for the ulitimate music collector. The 2.0 USB is excellent in uploading mp3 files to the player. I only wish that it had a car input jack to hook up to the car's audio player.
I got these headphones for my boyfriend and he loves them! They have good bass. And when you have them on you can't hear anything else. They are also comfortable. And are resonably priced.
I gave this to my mom for X-mas. She absolutely loves it! When she showed me how it works, and let me listen to it I was blown away by the sound it pushes out. I have heard other iPod speakers sound muffled and scratchy- but these sounded so clear and perfect. Great buy!
The battery life of this product is really too bad. I need to change the battery every 3-4 days. I don't know how they can put such an inmature product in the market. My another IBM wireless mouse need to be change for several months.
[...]Read reviews on the amazon.com's UK site for the same product, people are crying out for malfuction occured after a few months using it!To me, I have just got it for a week, and the indicator light is dead. Since this product is manufactured in Thailand, my guess is it's a Hitachi Travelstar 120GB harddrive, all the external notebook harddrives I've bought before were Hitachies, and they all last long, I broke my last Hitachi by crashing it harshly to the ground,(was an accident) the drive itself should be ok, the problem could be the box, since the box is really light, WD's drive plus box weigh the same as a bold Hitachi drive. Maybe the box is soo cheaply made that it's not an ideal protection for the drive inside.I'll see what's going on, god bless me, this is my first WD purchase.
This Grip feels great on my camera. I can't think of another item at this price that will see as much use. I am very excited that this camera has a BUILT IN rechargable battery. I was planning to buy additional batteries along with the grip but will not have to. The feel of the grip makes it seem like part of the camera. I will have heavy use this weekend... so I will have to see how it acts under pressure.The grip's shutter button feels sturdy(Identical to the one on the camera) unlike the reviews previously state. I was pleased to find this a fact.The grip has a little storage compartment for the battery cover allowing for quick reinstall of my battery just in case!
these are awsome the bass is tight and deep and loud. these rock go and buy them!
The only reason I can't and won't give this little gadget five stars is because as other beleagured but loyal fellow Mac users have stated, without additional third party software, it's difficult if not impossible to edit the raw Flip Video files on a Mac. However, if you go ahead and download the most current version of QuickTime, and pay the licensing fee to upgrade to QuickTime Pro, then you can confoogle the raw Flip files into the .mov format, and edit your videos. If you happen to have iLife, then you can also create your own DVDs. I'd already had iLife and acquired the QT upgrade before the camera arrived so I could do other things, so I don't consider it an additional expenditure. As to the Flip itself, it's really a very easy device to use, and it's coming with me next time I go to Disneyland. A nice machine, even though the video editing capacity is a little more laborious for Mac users.
Like the guy below, I also actually have it. (I dont know if he realizes about 2 million others do.)The screen is very nice, 2.5 inches is great for watching the videos. For movies its not quite as good as PSP but it gets the job done if you want ultimate portability. The thinness is also a good thing. The 60 gb is thinner than the old 20 gb. My brother has a 4 gb ipod nano and he wants to get this now. The only reason I gave it four stars is because it will be very common after a while. It doesnt have the wow factor that a moto razr or psp has.
No solder comes in the little pins. Having only ever scrapped these from spare cables I hadn't realized this. But-- that just makes it easier to get the connection I wanted.It comes with the 2 sides of the shell, DB25 connector, 2 pins to secure to your mobo's IO area, and a plastic cable arranger/holder to assist with arranging your wires inside the shell.All said and done, it's exactly what I was looking for and beats the hell out of the mess of Hot Glue and Electrical tape the cable would have been had I just salvaged another old cable.
I'm not a huge gamer (more of a developer and web nut) but I wanted a good mouse and this thing blew me away when I first plugged it in. The first battery had enough juice right out of the box that the second battery was finished charging by the time I needed it. The shape of the mouse fits my rather large hand incredibly well. You can tell someone was using their head. The adjustable sensitivity feature is actually quite nice depending on what kind of work you are doing at the moment. It's just overall a great mouse even for the casual or non-gamer.
This is probably the lowest cost HDMI cable I have ever seen and the quality is fantastic! I have it used for my cable television and the HD quality is superb! There is NO need to go out and buy those rediculously expensive Monster cables...unless maybe you are a cyborg or robot and can notice even the smallest blemishes or bad quality. However, since I am not a cyborg or robot I see NOTHING wrong with the quality of the picture and the sound!
I love this item, because you can use it as a player or as a merory stick.
I've tried every brand you can think of. I almost never have a problem burning the CD. My problem is deterioration after a few months after the burn. All the cheap brands suck, and I will never buy Sony CD-Rs again. So far, the Memorex CD-Rs have been perfect. I never buy anything else. And, of course, you can't beat the price. After several hundred, I've never had a faulty burn and they have held up perfectly so far even with frequent use.
This is sort of an atypical review: I never actually heard these M50 speakers play. You'll have to read the other reviews posted to get a feel for their sound quality. But I have to say that the fit and finish on these was impeccable: the joinery and wood finish was at a level one would expect from fine furniture--flawless joints, miters, and dados. And these are heavy units--11 pounds apiece, according to my bathroom scale.But what is especially worthy of recognition is that Cambridge SoundWorks took these speakers back--even paid the return shipping on them--because they had posted the incorrect dimensions for them (off by a critical 0.25 inch) on their Web site and, consequently, they would not fit the space I had allocated for them. Within one day, Cambridge had corrected the dimensions on their site, and I received a postage paid return address label that week. They credited my card for the full purchase price after the return was received. Their phone personnel were uniformly helpful, apologetic, and clear in helping solve the problem.In short, if you are perhaps concerned about buying speakers sight unseen and sound unheard, you needn't be with Cambridge: they made it clear to me that they stand behind their product and are totally committed to customer satisfaction. Rest assured that I will certainly look to Cambridge again when I need speakers because I am convinced that complete customer satisfaction is their overwhelming goal.
This is it..if you are considering buying the BEL 985 and want the best radar detector for the money, this is the one to buy. Only the much more expensive ESCORT 8500 beat the BEL 985 but only by a little in flitering, not detection of police radar. I have this radar detector and it's awsome. Most usuable feature is the ability to &quot;turn off&quot; X Band reception which eliminates almost all FALSE ALARMS. In my state (FLA) only K and Ka Band can be used by police radar.So when my BEL 985 lights up and alerts....it's police radar almost all the time and at a range of up to 2.5 miles. If you are going to buy a radar detector, this is the ONE to buy.
The technical specs page claims this product can run onWindows XP, ME, 2000 or 98Mac OS X up to 10.3 and Mac OS 9.xI attempted to install the software on Windows XP Home Edition and was presented with a dialog box which read: "The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future. Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing."The response from IRIS was "The driver 100% safe and compatible. It will not cause any instabilities. Click continue anyways to install the software."I chose not to install the software on the PC.I attempted to install the software on our Mac Powerbook G3 with OS 9.2 and I was presented with a dialog box which stated that the software required X 10.
I have used a variety of 35 mm cameras over the years, from SLRs to portables. My previous digital camera, a 3 megapixel HP 720, was too large to fit in a pocket. So I bought this for the wife for Christmas. We've been using it for almost 5 months now.It is VERY portable. Luckily, I haven't had any of the problems some of the other reviewers have experienced (broken lens cover). I did have the experience of the date reseting, but it hasn't happened recently (maybe it doesn't really happen on battery removal, but when you run the battery to empty).In my experience the photos are very good. I regularly blow them up to 8x10 on our printer. But I agree there's no point in using the highest resolution, maybe because we're running into the optical limitations of the lens.The weakest part of the camera so far is the flash. Digital cameras don't have nearly the contrast ratio of film, so it's important to avoid things such as shadows on faces for pictures in bright sunlight. In the past I've relied on the flash fill to take care of that. But with this camera, I've had little luck with that option -- the flash doesn't seem to be powerful enough to fill in those shadows. Most I can fix on the computer, but it's a bit annoying, nonetheless.I have used the video function on several occasions. As with my HP, the resolution isn't nearly as good as my video camera. But the audio is very good. The unlimited time is a nice option. And it is HUGELY more convenient. Plugging it into the TV with the included cable to watch my daughter's musical performance that I had recorded a few minutes earlier blew grandma's mind!All in all, I think this is a good camera. If you have the time to wait for the next generation of tiny digital cameras, that may be a wise option. But for now, I like the size and convenience of this camera. It slips into my pocket for almost any outing (but make sure the battery is charged!), and you're ready to go!UPDATE: After using this camera for 3 years, I gve it back to the wife and bought myself a digital SLR (Nikon D50). The Olympus is still working well. In fact I bought the wife a second battery. She carries with her everywhere in her purse and takes it aout a couple of times a month. The old photos I have taken are not as good as my new Nikon, but still very good. I found this to be a very good point and shoot camera!
nice product - have been trying to use for 4 days now. can't get it to work. can't find enough instructions.
This works great and I have had no problems with it. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to play and charge at the same time.
Main problem: it is WAY too small. It has room for the camera, and pretty much nothing else. None of the stock accessories like charging cords and such fit in it, much less any add-ons you may have bought or blank DVDs. This means you'll need a second case for all your accessories. I suppose it would be ok for a day bag if all you wanted to carry was the camera, but it just doesn't cut it as a main storage bag.Second problem: the battery is a joke. It is about half the thickness of the stock battery that comes with the DCR-DVD 505 (which itself, is two steps down from the highest capacity battery Sony offers as of 5/06). I don't even want to speculate on how quickly it would run out.In short, this kit is useless for the current generation of cameras. Buy a separate bag (I'm about to order the Sony LCSVA5) and if you need a spare battery, get a quality one.
It is cheap and it has worked for me for me for 10 months now. after about 6 month, started to have some problem with the wireless network, for every 5-10 minutes, it pauses for 10-30 seconds. If you are surfing the web you are not going to feel it, but I used to play music online, and it really sucks to have this problem. The wired connection with is router works just fine. anyway, it is just what you paid for.
I bought this for a older Apple iBook G4. Turns out it didn't fit, but it did fit in my wife's Dell Inspiron 1545. So if you own a Dell and looking to upgrade your RAM I'd get this one, cheap and works.
I bought this product maybe a year ago and haven't really used it much since then. It goes through A LOT of batteries, way more than the average person would ever want to place in a wireless keyboard and mouse. The keyboard and mouse never shut off so even when your computer is off you are still losing battery power. I brought this back out last week sometime and have been using it and taking the batteries out when I am done. In the middle of typing last night the keyboard completely stopped working. Tried everything to get it to work with no avail. The only way it does work is if I hold the keyboard so it is vertical and try to type like that. Definitely not worth it and I would invest in a better set.
I went by the reviews for this product and boy were they correct. I am really impressed with this piece. It does all that an expensive $200 unit would do. so why pay more when you can get the same for less. A lot of people have been complaining of the bright light but i dont think it is much of a distraction for me as the system is placed down and does not hit my eyes directly. I would strongly recommend this product to everyone who wants to replace their old factory system and wouldnt want to shell out $200 or more for a player.
I wanted a bag to carry my camera, a Canon S2, my battery charger, batteries and other equipment and also other things like my wallet and cosmetic items so I decided on this item. The bag is very durable and sturdy. The weather protector looks a bit silly but believe me, it works! I've had it for over 5 months and I'm very happy with it.
I will try not to judge this printer that likely has very fine print qualities too harshly, but when I got this out of the box and the first thing I get is a jammed printer cartridge error it was very disappointing. I called the HP help number and was waiting for about 15 minutes before a tech got on. It took him another 10 minutes or so to finally tell me it's broken and to take it in for a replacement where I bought it. So much for a great experience and fun Christmas present. I hope the new one works better.
The product offers a stackable format which cuts down on space or you can spread it out. Would prefer if it had more bass available but this type has no adjustment. The volumn is consistent up until almost max where there is distortion Purchased this mainly so that my daugher could charge up her ipod.
In the case of this Sennheiser headset you get what you pay for. They are surprisingly comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and strike a good balance between letting enough external sound in to keep you connected to your surroundings but also having enough volume to not be overwhelmed by it.It's great to have the option of a single USB connection or separately connecting sound out/mic in. The connecting cable is long enough to be practical, and has a handy volume control wheel to quickly bump the sound up or down without being overly-sensitive.Bass is warm with some heft to it, although maybe not quite enough for everyone's tastes. The sound overall is balanced and clean, and high enough quality that make them more than suitable for listening to music too.If you anticipate getting lots of use out of these, whether for gaming and/or music listening then they're worth the premium price. More casual users may get sufficient bang-for-the-buck with a less expensive headset.
These just broke on me. I got into work from a long weekend and was looking forward to listening to Pandora while I was at my computer. I plugged these in and the music started issuing from my computer rather than from the headphones. I tried replugging the headphones in. When I went to gently remove the headphones from the jack, the plug came apart in my hand! And that was it. Dead. Granted, I had these for about one year and had had absolutely no problems with them whatsoever. I had to adjust the position of the plugs several times in my ears in order to get better sound quality, but that was okay by me. Plugs that reached deeper in your ear would have been better, but I was mostly satisfied; however, I am very disappointed that these broke just like that without any "encouragement" on my part.
very very easy to usesmall small smallonly negatives are no audio with movie clips and no optical zoom but still gives very nice closeups
I've been using my Panasonic electric shaver for nearly 3 years now. After about 2 years, the blades need to be replaced. And trust me, it's worth it. With sharp blades, it is a very smooth, comfortable shave...and much faster than using a blade. The Panasonic shaver is by far the best I've ever had. It blows Norelco and Remington out of the water! If it should ever break or get lost for some reason, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat!
For the price they are perfect. They will do the job. The front plastic is not the best, but the speaker it self is pretty good.
This player is absolutely terrible. A few months before my warranty expired it stopped working. It would just get stuck. I get it fixed at an authorized service center and about 6 months later it doesn't go past disc number 8. Obviously by the reviews it seems that this is a lemon. [...] Bottom line, stay away from this product. Don't waste your money. I will be buying no more pioneer products in the future.
easy to connect, easy to use, great sound quality. i cant get it much above half volume without the entire dorm trying to shut me up. legit...
I was skeptical at first, but now I'm a believer. This little unit actually does the job quite well! Well worth the convenience and peace of mind. A "must-buy" for any home without corded phones!
I have several bags including this one. I am an amateur photographer. I use this one primarly for week-end trips to hold my DSLR and Point and shoot. It can be used as a camcorder bag as well. The material is very sturdy and constructed well. The bag come with shoulder strap and hand strap. I would definitely buy again.
The major problem with the DNS-120 is that is will not support read/write using NTFS partitions!...as long as you have a product that will format your external disk to FAT32, you will be able to work...withing the limitations of FAT32 (i.e., no file over the size of 2 gig)...I expect that D-Link will have a firmware upgrade for this...
Basically, this unit is a slicer/shredder with no hopper. It works well for carrots and hard vegetables. It makes a mess of mushrooms, onions, squash, spring onions, and lettuce. Just get a food processor. Forget this thing.
This case is actually made for fourth generation models and although it is being advertised as being for the fifth, the case is too big for a snug fit. It works, but I didn't spend this money for something that was advertised as being made for the new Ipod. Real scam!
I have had my Tivo now for 5 months. My husband was very much against me buying one. (I paid 499.00) he thought it was a waste of money, well now he wants to buy a second one!We now watch TV at our convenience. I often make use of the Pause and rewind features. I have all my favorite shows on a Season Pass and never have to worry about missing them anymore.*One* click of the button and my shows are recorded for the whole season I never have to give it a second thought.It has combined my regular Cable TV and my Dish all into one on screen program guide. It is just the most amazing thing I have used.When I have to watch TV in a room without Tivo I get frustrated because I can't pause or rewind or anything, so I need a second unit.Maybe your saying you won't use all the features.. well that is what my husband said, and he constantly plays with it.My only problem with this system is the remote has no &quot;go Back&quot; button to go back to the last channel you were on. that stresses me out.My husband doesn't like the program guide, but I do.All in all.. this is an amazing system to have. DONT HESITATE
I've always appreciated Maxell's quality, and now I finally have the ability to record 3 hours (9 in extended mode) at a time!...
When space and not enough ports is a problem, this is THE solution! Just plug and play, nothing to configure. Put your internet connection into one port and you have 15 for your lan computers. Linksys is awesome, has been running in my office since I bought it without any downtime at all.
As a camcorder, I've found the DCR-201 works pretty well... both the picture and sound quality of recordings have been just fine, by and large.HOWEVER, I am frustrated beyond words at the fact that this piece of Sony equipment is not Mac compatible! My primary rationale in purchasing a Mini-DVD camcorder (as opposed to one using another format) was the idea that I could edit and make copies of film on my computer. What Sony & Amazon failed to mention ANYWHERE - in product descriptions, in Amazon reviews, etc. - is the fact that the Sony/Pixela editing software (which many other reviewers have complained about) is NOT Mac compatible. And, from what I can tell, neither Sony nor Pixela have any intent of releasing a Mac version of the software.All of which means... well, it means that I wasted a lot of time, effort and money. If you own a Mac, DO NOT buy a Sony mini-DVD camcorder.
this product improved the picture of most of the lower channels. program from the digital cable box seems to benefit the most. the picture from the analog cable seems clearer for the lower channels, but the higher channels have increased noise.our apartment's cable comes through a single outlet split into three (long) lines. i placed the booster at the source, hoping to keep the noise down.i'm satisfied with the purchase but it did not perform as well as i hoped it would.
It is works as it supposed to. I think it is manufactured in singapore, so better QC as well. Delivered within the time frame from Crucial.My mac runs faster with this 2GB baby.
My PS3 wasn't being ventilated properly, and ended up frying the previous HDMI cable that I had. Plugged this sucker in and it works perfectly. There's no need to pay more if the product works, and this does. Do it.
I have used many different film cameras Including a Canon body with EF lenses. This camera takes excellent pictures and has all of the functions of my $500 Canon body I bought 10 years ago. After reading some of the poor reviews on this site I was nervous about purchasing the camera, however after receiving it and taking some pictures, it is all Canon promises and more. I do get some out of focus pictures now and then but that is primarily due the the camera not being able to obtain an autofocus lock. Nothing inherently wrong with the camera and I always can override the autofocus with the manual and the pictures then come out excellently.I would recommend this camera for anyone who wants to be able to have the flexibility and quality to take very good pictures in a small format camera. The only downside is the fact I can not put my EF lenses on this fine little camera.
I like this product.I like it because it is a good product for the price and fuctionality. For someone like myself that has an old car stereo, and not the money to buy a new radio with ipod inputs this product fits the bill. I do like this product, but let me tell you what the cons are to this product: Channels at times have to be played with to get good reseption. And at times the Ipod gets loose (i.e. if I hit alot of pot holes in the road). other then those two things its a great product. Pros: Size, weight, price, functionality, good alternative to buying a new radio with ipod inputs. 4/5 stars !!!
The Prism is an upgrade from the Platinum for me. While color is THE primary selling point; the brightness of the icons on the screen, especially in daylight is THE REAL bonus. No more tilting my PDA at an angle to avoid glare, especially on a cloudy day. The operating system is the same and I have never had a complaint about its operation. Another improvement is the ability to recharge rather than replace AAA batteries. I expect that this new PDA will serve me well, that is, until some newer and &quot;funner&quot; technology comes along for a teacher who wants just the basics.
i really love this item it is eay to use keeps your ipod protected it is tough only when you drop it about 10 times does it start to give i do wish they would make covers fro it so you can make it more yours but i still love it mine is broke now so iam buing a new one the cord holder is cool i have rreally not used it muck cause i use wireless headphones by logitech go and buy you wont be sorry
I have owned my PD170 for about a year now. I bought it to replace my VX2000 (another great camera).Pros:1. Excellent quality images for a non HD camera.2. XLR connectors.3. Compact size with excellent weight for steady one handed shots.4. The low light ability of this camera is second to none.5. Professional look.Cons:1. Not a shoulder mounted camera.I shoot mostly weddings, events and indoor theatre productions.You can't go wrong with this video camera.
I found two photographers on flickr whose every photograph was beautiful. Each used only the Kodak CX7525. I had to have one. I found one used through Amazon Marketplace. I love it. It is the cheapest of the eight digital cameras that I own. Its photographs are every bit as pleasing. It takes good macros. The colors are always true. The photos are sharp but natural. It is light in weight. I carry it in a pocket of a photographer's vest. It cannot replace the other cameras, but it will always have a place among them.Kodak EasyShare CX7525 - Digital camera - 5.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: MMC, SD
Maybe it's just the kind of laptop I have (Toshiba Satellite, which mine gets really hot because of its bad design), but this does not work for me. I have SpeedFan on my laptop (tells you the temperature inside your laptop), and without letting my laptop get so hot that it automatically shuts off...it's the only way I could think to see if this product actually worked. The temperature on SpeedFan actually goes up approximately 3-5 Celsius every time I turn this pad on. If I arrange the pad so that none of its fans are directly under my laptop's fan, then the temperature remains roughly the same as if the pad is off (i.e. less than when the pad is on). The only real utility I get from this pad is, since I use my laptop on cushion-y surfaces all the time like the bed and blankets, having a hard pad (turned off) underneath my laptop keeps the air flow from getting smothered by those soft cushions--those cushions raise the temperature inside my laptop and eventually result in my laptop shutting off. But as far as my laptop going up to 60 or even 70 Celsius while just trying to watch videos online sometimes...this does not totally help with that, no matter what I try. I would have liked to be able to watch videos with my laptop's power settings on "high performance," (not to mention keep my AC adapters from frying to death--I've had two die with this laptop since getting it a year and a half ago) but the temperature still gets way too hot to be able to do that. The only way it won't go into the 60s or 70s is if I keep it on "power saver," which oftentimes will make the videos run slower/choppily.Guess I will be looking for a better cooling pad.
First off, I don't give 5's for anything. If you expect this remote to be able to duplicate your other remotes based on a predetermined code for the manufacturer of your equipment, it won't happen. It works for some but not all and didn't recognize most of mine correctly. However, it has the ability through computer hookup to learn all of the functions that any of your remotes have. Takes some practice and bravado but will work. My wife loves it and won't let me put the multiple remotes back on the coffee table. If you are computer literate this thing is amazing. The two downsides are 1) It is heavy. You're not likely to hold it in one hand while lying on the couch and flipping around. It pretty much has to sit on a table. 2) The keys that appear on the RM-AX4000 screen can not be renamed so if a key name doesn't match one on your remote, you'll have to remember what you programed the key to do.
Product arrived on time and complete, many extra's (car charger, extra battery pack, cables etc...). Paired with a smartphone Cingular 8125 running WM5 using Inav Iguidance navigational software. Functionality - accurate, puts me right on top of any geocaches and navigates me to any address without skipping a beat! Small enough to hang from a keychain off your mirror out of site without obstructing driving vision. Awesome product! Also like to mention the cust support was helpful and quick to respond when I had questions regarding pairing.
I have a home entertainment center with a 65" Panasonic HD TV. I spent several hours trying to get the Speakercraft IR system to work, I could not. The interference from the Plasma screen caused the "BLUE" light on the IR unit to glow constently, blocking the unit from transmitting signals sent from my remote control to my amplifier. My final test before returning the Sepakercraft IR unit was to power off the TV. Once I did that the Speakercraft unit worked perfectly controling my amplifier, then I powered up the TV again and the amplifier would again, not respond to the Speakercraft unit.
I think so, is perfectly for use in te college o in the family's party, I want one for me ok.
Blows away any camera I've ever used. 5 minutes after my first use, I put my Canon S3 IS up for sale. At highest zoom, photos are incredibly sharp and detailed. The controls, buttons, everything seems well thought out and uncluttered, unlike the Canon where I was continually pushing something by mistake that was continually messing up my photos. This is my 3rd Lumix and I wouldn't get rid of any of them.
This is one of the best ink jet printers I have ever owned. It replaced a 5 year old HP that I loved, and simply was warn out.This unit had all the features I was looking for- wireless, duplexing, and extra paper storage. I have had it one year with no problems. The wireless was pretty easy to set up (had to use a wired connection first), and it supports WEP and WPA.The print quality is very good. I don't print a lot of photos, but when I do, they look great. I use it mostly for general text and some color print outs.I would recommend this to anyone with modest needs and who don't want to have another cable!
quality lense, made by canon. heavy, and cant use the flash with it, but MUCH better quality than anything in the aftermarket. enough said.
NOW HERE A REAL NICE TURNTABLE CD AND AM-FM SYSTEM.PRICED RIGHT.YOU CAN PLAY YOUR ENTIRE RECORD COLLECTION ON THIS SET.YOU CAN LISTEN THROUGH ITS BUILT IN SPEAKERS,OR THROUGH YOU STEREO/HOME THEATER SYSTEM.THIS WILL MAKE A NICE HOLIDAY GIFT FOR MOM AND DAD,OR ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES THE VINYL EXPERIENCE. A GOOD DEAL WHEN ON SALE 4 STAR RECOMMENDED.....FOLKS DONT EXPECT THIS TURNTABLE TO PERFORM LIKE AN EXPENSIVE TURNTABLE.
I bought a PS2 game on one of those old Blue PS2.And with my old PS2 system it didn't work. So I desperately bought this cleaner figuring what the heck if it actaully worked that would be pretty cool....Well it did. It speeded up my load time and made it possible to play all my old blue CD's on my PS2.So if your having problems with games loading and Invalid CD's.Buy this and give it a try...
Throw away all your other cameras. This does it all and fits in your pocket
These headphones are exactly what i wanted for the gym - SUPER lightweight and they stay put like woah. Great price too, wouldn't mind getting another pair of these.
This is a very sturdy brooder lamp.I bought this to use for my heat therapy sessions.The 250w capacity is great for the days my feetare very tired and I can use my heavy duty bulbs.The shields are great and the clamp has a very nicetaught to it so it never wobbles. I tightened it alittle more when I got it just to be sure.I've had other lamps in the past that showed upalready dented, but this one did not. It actuallyhas some fortitude to it.It's a good lamp.
The Sony DVPNS55P/S Single Disc DVD player has worked wonderfully for me. The only bad part about its that it only holds one DVD at a time. Other then that it works with all DVDs (not BlueRay) and never skips. I order a lot of DVDs from netflix and they are often scratched. However, you can not tell with this DVD player. Overall a good buy for a first DVD player.
I was very happy to be able to buy film for my APS camera since I paid good money for the camera and it takes excellent pictures. A lady who works in the photo department at Wal Mart told me that they no longer handled that film because those cameras are "antiquated". The only down side to the film I got was the fact they the expiration date is 1/2011 and there is no way that I will use 4 films by that time. Otherwise - no complaints.
these rock !!!!! if you have an EQ...out of the box they were tooo bassy... i adjusted my eq and... WOW...i have them conneced to my pavilion laptop, and can't belive how good they sound !!!!!im not an audiophile, but i do appriciate good sound..{my car is set up with JL audio comp's and sub} for the price it's a NO BRAINER!!........they sound sooooo good i wanted to hang them on the wall...but they are hard wired so i couldnt get them on the wall equally...if there is a drawback, thats it....UPDATE:3 MONTHS AND STILL WORKING GREAT!!!.........update 2010.......sill going !!!
good service. seller went to great length to make sure product arrived safely.
I recently purchased a TV at the same time I bought Tripp Lite 10FT HDMI to HDMI Gold Digital Video Cable ( P568-010 ), and the picture quality is very vivid and clear. Save your Money you don't need expensive cables with ultra gold plating and high fibers and what not they try to sell you.The construction seems very good and cables pretty thick rubber design, and seems like they were built to last. Also backed by lifetime warranty.
I am a GPS sort of guy, love maps, map software etc... I bought this for a business trip to Detroit, a city that I rarely visit, to use with my new laptop. Tried to install the software on the plane and couldn't due to a driver issue (resolved later - no thanks to the installation software or Delorme). So when I got my rental car I went ahead and rented the Garmin C550 with the car.After getting the Earthmate software installed later in the trip I was able to compare the dedicated product to the Delorme product - There was no comparison. I had become used to the super easy, accurate and fast Garmin product and essentially could not get Earthmate to work.It took forever (not an overstatement) to locate satellites. Really the most frustrating part of this product is the software interface. I use several mapping products MS Trips and street, Garmin etc.. and I simply cold not figure this out. Totally unintuitive, totally non-windows standard.I should have know before I bought this product as other Delorme products (Topo USA) also have a similar non functional interface.This product is going back.
I AGREE WITH OTHERS AS TO HOW MUCH INK THIS PRINTER ACTUALLY USES. I BOUGHT IT LAST YEAR AROUND CHRISTMAS AND GOT WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A DEAL. I HAD AN EPSON PRINTER BEFORE AND IT STOPPED WORKING SO I READ UP ON THEM AND GOT A NEW ONE. IT HAS MANY GREAT FEATURES OR SO I THOUGHT. I RARELY USED IT AND BEFORE I KNEW IT THE INK LEVEL SAID IT WAS LOW. I THOUGHT NO WAY, NOT ALREADY, I DIDNT EVEN PRINT MUCH OF ANYTHING. SURE ENOUGH I COULDNT USE IT UNTIL I REPLACED ALL THE INK CARTRIDGES, WHICH IS VERY COSTLY. I DIDNT DO IT AND BOUGHT A NEW COMPUTER AND WAS GIVEN A NEW HP F4210. I WAS DEBATING ON SELLING IT BUT NOW I THINK I SHOULD JUST KEEP IT SINCE IT WINDOWS VISTA COMPATABLE AND IT WOULD HAVE TO WORK BETTER THAN THE EPSON CX6000. IT IS HARDLY USED AND IT JUST SEEMS IT WAS A WASTE OF MONEY BUT SO IS THE INK IF IT'S GONE THAT QUICKLY. IM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN EPSON PRINTERS SO I WILL DEFINATELY TELL OTHERS TO BEWARE..........
It has its flaws but for the money this is a good buy. Contrary to what the directions say, it does not have 17 hours of life per battery. I have no clue what kind of battery they are using but I can get about 10 hours and then it is battery time. Too bad you can't use watch batteries as there is room to install one if it were set up correctly. Not only will it play with the headset but you can purchase a connector for your auxillary in your car stereo and listen to the songs of your choice. The SD chip is the good part as you can control what songs you want to hear that day. Of course I can't see having an IPOD with 40 gigs of music since I do not have 40 gigs of songs I would care to listen to. 240 songs would be lot of songs as it is. I have been very happy with the player except for the battery issue and the headphone set tends to irritate my ears so I use the full cover headphones for comfort and they tend to block out the outside noise much easier. I would highly recommend saving money and getting something this small with choices.
As another reviewer stated, I was wary of this sleeve due to some poor reviews of the zippers. I went ahead with my purchase anyway and have been very happy with the product. The zippers are high quality and move smoothly. The sleeve also has a little cloth lip on the inside of the zipper that prevents it from making contact with the laptop. I had thought about saving a little money and just getting a neoprene sleeve, but I wanted something with a bit more protection for my several thousand dollar laptop. The Booq Vyper XL2 gives me that.The only thing I wish it had was a zipper pocket or something else on the outside to hold memory cards/sticks and possibly the power cord. I realize that most people will be using this inside of a computer bag, so this may not be a major issue. I use mine with a Targus bag and it works great!
These are great lights. Good to have a few in your kit. They are bright and focusable. Easy to control the light.
I would say that for less than $70 this DVD is exceptional. It might not have the perfect sound, or the perfect menu, but to do the job of playing DVD it comes out a winner.I found a nice plus the possibility to play PAL video on this unit because of home-made movies I get from relatives in Europe. On top of that, it reads non-region encoded DVD out of the factory, while with a simple hack via the remote it reads also region-encoded DVDs which aren't Region1. Therefore I can finally purchase DVD overseas and watch them home.The unis is small, stylish and reliable. Maybe doesn't play great but I didn't notice much difference from other DVD players I had before. It's surely better than the X-Box, so it's certainly a nice unit.
I have worked with PCs since 1985 and I could not get this print server to work after many hours of trying. There is no point in explaining my experience, it simply should not be this difficult
These speakers are dead serious, not the tinny "home theatre" junk that has flooded the market in recent years. The Celestions are perfect for Classical, Jazz or Rock music.....accurate and believable.Great sound, and great value.
Fantastic introduction to PDA's... great price and super easy to use. Tons of freeware available. Get the expanded (8mb) memory to make sure you've got lots of room, and a case if you tend to carry it around a lot. I use mine every single day and I haven't been irritated with it yet! Graffiti is easy to learn to use, and software will link up with Microsoft Outlook and your calendar keep you up to date. I can't be positive enough!
Not very big, not too small. It gets the work done for my Dell Inspiron 15.3 in.It is a little bulky but looks better that the Targus and it is very silent. I definitely recommend it
For the price, it's a really good value and works really well.You need to plug in a separate cable w/ power plug to the charger, which is a hassle if you travel a lot.
This player is so much better than any ipod the kids have at school. Many of them have dropped their ipods and broken the, but I have dropped my carbon several times and it always works.It plays well and has always been reliable. Never buy an ipod, especially not a mini.
I have been trying to find ear buds that didn't hurt my ears after wearing them for 20 or more minutes and these do the job. I have tried at least 1/2 a dozen different kinds before trying these and would recommend them to anyone who has trouble with wearing ear buds for long periods of time.
If you've ever been to a store you'll find these cables for 50-100 dollars sometimes. I've worked at best buy and I personally know that best buy makes about $40-90 proffit off these things. Is this price too good to be true? No, it's a real hdmi cable. I bought one and it works the exact same as the ones in the store. Buy it!
I bought my Tivo Series 2 on August 5, 2003. As I'm typing this, it is March 2005, and I continue to use it every day without a single problem.After I bought the Home Media option, I followed Tivo's instructions to set up a home network with my PC and Tivo and it worked like a charm. Now, Tivo has added "Tivo-to-go" to the home media option for no additional charge, so as a bonus I can save my recorded programs to my computer. It isn't often that companies give you free bonuses or service upgrades!
The AS-P4100 made an impressive addition to my home theater. This down-firing subwoofer allows you to not only hear, but feel the bass, and the auto on/off feature works great as well.Pros: Excellent low end sound reproduction for both movie watching and music. During movies you can feel the rumbling from explosions in full effect with this Athena sub without sounding muddy or distorted.Cons: The only negative I can think of is that it comes with floor spikes that require it to be placed on a carpet, so you will need something at least 15" by 10" to put underneath it if you don't have carpeting.Other Thoughts: I've only owned this subwoofer for two months now and use it daily, there hasn't been any reliability issues with it (so far).
Bought this for its vista compatibility. It does not work with Vista despite numerous attemptes. Searching for resolutions to this online reveals hundreds of other frustrated purchasers and not a jot of evidence anyone got it to work. Netgear should be ashamed of themselves for this product and the pitiful support they offer.
Puechased for guest bedroom where grandkids stay when we babysit. Have it plugged into wall switch outlet so they can turn it off and on when they want. Workd great
I bought this lens specifically for the widest angle setting, as it is a LOW COST product option. If you do any shooting at all in HD format (16:9) you will have vignetting at the widest setting, therefore reducing the usable field of view. In fact, there is a slight vignetting even in 4:3 format. Again, the vignetting is only at the extreme wide angle. You can get around this by zooming in slightly. My best guess is that the ACTUAL factor is closer to a 0.6X than a 0.5X.I am not particularly concerned about lack of "zoom thru" focus. I bought it for using the wide angle in static shots. (I think most of you would agree that we amateurs overuse zooming anyway.)I think for the price the image sharpness is OK. Barrel distortion is minimal and certainly not objectionable.I might add that my camera is a Canon HF200. Users of other cameras may not be experiencing vigetting.
excellent sound! speaker sound is awesome! dvd player has a lot of state-of-the-art features! you can never go wrong with this product!
The perma-focus makes this product awesome for the visually handicapped. Even the products distributed by organizations for the legally blind are not as usefull because they have trouble focusing on their target due to poor vision. These eliminate that drawback and so make them much more practical.
This speakers are really nice. They look really cool and they were pretty cheap. I would recommend these to anyone who wants some stylish speakers for a good price. They have a 3D mode option which is nice for gaming. And if it doesn't sound that great you just switch to "regular" mode and they still sound nice.
Considering how heavy cordless mouse(s) are with batteries etc, this is a featherweight and worth the nuisance of a cord. It is the third one I have owned, the springs inside are not long lasting, but for the money, it is a good performer.
I went with this router due to my past experience with D-Link. I hooked up the router, made quick work of the configuration and was up and running in no time. The only problem is that it would NEVER stay up. I called D-Link numerous times and received numerous different excuses and ways of fixing the issue. I tried them all without luck and finally had to return it to Amazon. The issues seems to be a problem with heat, but I even put a fan on it with no good results. The router either rebooted/restarted every hour or so or it just went off line.Thanks to Amazon's great customer support for letting me return it and get something else that actually works.
I already had a collection of wireless adapters, but seeing this product and its reviews made me think I could do better so I gave it a shot (Click above to see my reviews on some of my adapters).My first complaint is that it would not run on my laptop at all. I have XP SP2 and the setting the manual tells you to uncheck to enable the adapter is not present for some reason. The customer support section of the web site is just a copy of the manual I already had problems with.So I tried my desktop running XP that had never been on the internet and had no updates. Instalation was no problem and it was up in minutes.I tried connecting to various routers and even though percentage wise I seemed to have a good connection it took minutes to load google and longer for any other site.It felt like I was using a 14.4 modem to surf the web no matter which router I used.Appearance wise, if it matters, it's huge and clunky for a wireless adapter and hardly portable.
... you would lose it. Holds almost as much as a CD. My wife has hers on her keychain. Satisfied with the purchase. No complaints so far.
This headphone is going no where.It is also small which is a good thing.My friend has one for a year now and it is still not broken.GET IT TRUST ME YOU WILL BE HAPPY BECAUSE I WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY WITH IT.JK.LOL.
I purchased this bracket to mount a 23' LCD computer monitor on the wall.Fortunately, this bracket comes with an adapter that compensates for different angles of the backplates of different monitors.My new Dell monitor has a slanted back, so I needed to use the adapter.As for the bracket itself, it's very heavy duty. To a point where it's overkill for my monitor.As other reviews have stated, when retracted, it still projects from the wall about 8 1/2" (in my case), but it's not a big deal.This is a better bracket and MUCH less expensive as the one's I looked at in Best Buy and Walmart.Highly Recommended.
I'm more of a filmmaker than a photorapher so I don't own a $15,000 digital still camera. I have, until now, been very hesitant about going digital when it comes to still photography. It's very difficult to compete with the resolution of 35mm film cameras. Problem being: you never know when you're going to snap that perfect shot you'll want to become a table top picture. I could've easily bought a digital camera before, but without paying INSANE amounts of money I would always be resorting to a resolution comprimised photograph. With this puppy, I can take many photos at the highest resolution. I have two 64MB memory cards can can take about 30 pics on eash with the hightest setting. That's a 2MB picture!! The day I bought it I plugged it directly into my iBook and lauched iPhoto...without any software to be installed, it simply begain downloading the pics. While in the computer I decided to zoom in on the pictures to see how good the resolution gets....I just kept zooming and zooming and the picture looks good. I feel comfortable now that I'm not loosing out on quality by using the digital means.It has a couple of features I think are very cool. One is the timelaps feature. You set the camera on a table and tell it to take a picture every 1-60 minutes and it comes on automatically and snaps it. Another one are what casio calls the 'best shot' options. One of the things I hate the most is giving up the camera to someone to take a picture because I may have to be in the shot. I'm always very particular about the angle, subject size etc about a shot...but most people don't seem to be. One of the best shot options allows me to snap a photo and it will take that picture and overlay it onto the lcd display at about a 50% opacity so the new photographer can align the camera using the photo I took as a guide to line everything up.In comparing this digital camera with my 35mm film camera I noticed a couple of things about the imagery. Film has been engineered for 100 years to produced the nicest looking image. Applicable digital technology about 20. Fleshtones and Blacks are the hardest things for the digital image to compete with, but the casio does great. Sometimes the automatic settings come under par, but I can adust the shutter speed and f-stop manually to get the image just right using the lcd. I haven't figured out how to calibrate the flash to match film, but that's for another weekend....it works pretty good on auto. (i'm picky)Keep in mind that I haven't tried hundreds of these cameras in this price range but I was instanly attracked to the casio because of the nice interface, its small size, and its big punch.I'll still use my film camera of course when beauty is of upmost importance, but for a camera I can stick in in my bag and be happy with the Casio rocks.Good luck to all. Scott Morabito,
Pro's:Large bagGood design with lots of good sized pocketsPerfect for taking a short tripThe priceCon's:The zippers are very poorly madeEverything about feels low quality although nothing has broken yet.Doesn't live up to the Canon name
The product was exactly as described. Good quality. Pockets are easy to use. Good size storage for home. Not portable.
I got this for my mom, but then found out my dad was getting her one too. He had gotten her the exact same thing, and it seems to work alright for her.
What a great bargain. The cable arrived in just 3 days and after a month now it still works perfectly. Connected my pc to my 50' tv and the picture is great. Still hard for me to believe I only paid $5. Happier....than all git out.
Quality product, price can't be beaten for the amount of joule protection on this unit, also looks sleek in black
This is my first camcorder. I was intrigued by the special price run on it. I bought it online on my lunch break and stopped by Circuit City on the way home from work and picked it up.It is a Hi8/8mm recorder and does not record in stereo, but it is very nice! The battery says it lasts for 2 hours, but I have gotten around 3 on a charge. The camera is very simple to use. I have figured out most of the options just by playing around with it. It shoots in very low light and even has a low light feature which will work in almost darkness. The picture and audio quality are outstanding! It is worth every penny in my opinion. It is a great beginner's unit, but if you want something more high-end then I would look at a digital camera.There are a lot of options for accessories including a 20-hour battery. The unit is very lightweight and compact, which makes it easy to carry and easy to do precision filming with. I highly recommend this unit to anyone looking to venture into the camcorder market.
The product works as it was advertised. But you have to learn how you can increase the storage. I have to do trial and error before I got it through but at the end I am enjoying the product.
Bought this smaller case for a very important prototype circuit board. Works like a champ and protects our very important small items when we need to transport them to our fabricator.
A really great bargain LCD. Everything looks amazing on it and the price cannot be beat.
In this product, I found a lightweight and compact machine. There are several option to tinker with. Picture quality seems to be much better than my 5mp Kodak camera. The display screen is adequate, though not huge. Display menus seem to be logical and easy to navigate. It helps that I had a Canon camera in the past.
great design, small, but the quality is not the best.I'll like it because is really small and you can tke it with you everywhere.
I should have purchased an IDE drive but when the SATA drive arrived I decided to keep it and purchased an enclosure for it, all from Amazon.
Cable delivered on time. Unfortunately the USB 2.0 ext cable was defective. Tried usb mice, webcams, flash drives, on 2 pc systems. Nada, nothing worked. Will go back to local retailers for all my under $15 computer equipment. Not worth my time to return cable etc.
This is my second and with out a doubt not my last Archos! I have been following this company for the last ten years and their products just keep getting better and better. The Video quality is great and the screen size on this one is perfect, not too big, not too small. This time I bought the 160 gig, I also own the 30 gig 604, which was my first one. The sound quality and the picture quality is far better on the 605.This item smokes the ipod, with a few caveats. You have to buy a few "Plug ins" for the Archos, well for any Archos. And this is the only downfall. The "Plug Ins" are about $60-80 depending on what you want? So this part sucks, but after that these are the best Video players I have ever seen or used.Since the 605 is only about a week old for me I am sure there are some new things I will find out about it, but I do see they up-graded a few things, which is good news. All in all, if your a geek head, and you like to configure things the way you like them, you will love this! If you are the person that goes to your local electronic store and you buy what ever they have in the box, with no personal configuration, then this isn't for you. This is a great toy, but it takes a little work. So it is not for everyone.
I have been a Mac fan for some time now and this is the most amazing computer I've ever seen. For such a robust machine the price is better than right and the cool factor is through the roof. Perfect for those people thinking of switching to Mac's. I have a lot of friends that have wanted to try a mac for a long time and have held back because of price and compatibility. This computer makes those excuses just lame excuses. Any important software that you need for your PC is available on a mac and is always better anyway. It just runs smoother and doesn't crash. Never needs maintenance or defragging. Just runs smoothly and smart from day one. I've had my laptop for two years and it's still the envy of all my friends. Never had a problem with it at all... TWO YEARS LATER! Can't say that with any PC that a person uses day in and day out.
This just plain old works well, and it looks great! The glass is good quality, and it will serve you well on your 82mm lens. I got mine for the Sigma 24-70 HSM, primarily for lens protection purposes. But it does its job well, and helps reduce some glare as well. Recommended.
I grabbed this for my Mac Mini - It connected within seconds, and has worked fine for quite a few days.The mouse has a nice feel, good weight, and comes with a little pouch for travel.Some users have complained about it being "sleepy". This may depend on what OS or hardware you are using, but I did not have these problems. There is a little bit of stutter after moving it if you haven't used it in a few seconds, but it is barely noticeable and does not have any negative effects for casual use.Overall, it's a great mouse. Wired models may work better if you're looking for more precision, but the benefits of going wireless outweigh the negatives, and it's a good mouse for casual use.
I have been following the development of GPS systems over the last ten years and this is a powerful compact GPS that you can get accurate street level maps that are downloadable from your computer. You can plan routes look up addresses, and have difficulty getting lost with the right downloaded data. The display is hard to read while driving, and it many deseigned for a compact travel map. The larger version of this model has a readable screen, but not compact for carrying. When driving, the gps is sometimes off by 50 to a 100 feet, but that is common with most GPS. I would prefer a little more contrast in the screen for reading or a color screen that might be easier to read. Scrolling to the differenct screens is very easy and you can figure out the program in 5 minutes.
This is the best camera I have ever owned. I use my Epson 820 Photo printer to print the pictures and they are spectacular!They are sharper than my wedding pictures.The camera is very small and very easy to use. I recommend getting at least a 128 secure digital card after you get use totaking picutes.I have taken many short movies with sound and downloaded them tomy computer. They are surprisingly good.I checked out all the competition for comparisons and this camerafor the price is the best. Normally I would look at a Nikon,Canon or Olympus. I compared this camera with the Canon A70 and the Nikon 3100. It absolutely takes better pictures and is much easier to use. It is also about 75 to 100 dollars cheaper. Try the night setting in a dark room, you will be surprised.
This works great. I mouse left-handed (most of the time - actually, I'm ambi-moustrous) and because this is symmetrical, it's just as comfortable with the left hand as the right. It's also large enough to be comfortable (I hate those tiny lap-top mice).I bought this to replace an identical model that gave out after 8 years. Based on my frequent usage, that's a satisfactory life.
Great product a must have for beginner telescope users.When I use the ones that came with my scope I really see a difference.I use mine with a Celestron astromaster 114eq.Fit is good. Filters are great.Thanks,
used it for my xbox 360, it works perfectly! the picture and sound quality are very good, even the dashboard looks extremely better than using rca
I got a couple of these L2410NM monitors, and have been very pleased with them.To make it clear, there IS an HDMI input. There is NOT a DVI . There is also a VGA input, component / progressive scan input, standard RCA input and S-Video input.I've used all the input connections, and only the HDMI input will continue to give you a blue screen if the PC is put to sleep (which is a shame).I mostly use the monitor for doing large network Visio drawings and graphics work, and recently I dedicated one to become a media station connected to a spare PC running Windows Media Center. It works great for this purpose, but I had to fall back on the VGA input because it was too annoying to put the PC to sleep and still have the monitor turned on. I really couldn't tell the difference anyway in quality since I have the resolution turned down to 1280 x 768 in order to make web surfing visible from across the room.The menus are classic Westinghouse with buttons you have to "feel for" along the right hand side. I really wish they would replace the buttons and make them easy to find and easily labelled. The menu system really isn't bad...it's having to work the menus by "feel" that sucks.I've used it a lot for video games, TV, DVD's, and graphics work on the PC and I'm really pleased with what I got for the price.The only actual "bug" is the blue screen when you use the HDMI signal when the PC is turned off.Tom
The price for the ink is great and the service is wonderful. Glad for the every 3 or 4 months that it is sent without me having to order everytime.
The item freezes every time a setting is changed from within it's software console. I have to reboot it by unpluging it for a minute or so. This happens 95% of the time.the speed varies for the wire connection. I use two laptops. One has a built in 54g and the other one has the 802.11b. The router handles both connections, however, the speed gets slow for no apparent reason. It works fine with the LAN line.I had a Belkin 802.11b until I upgraded it with this DLink 802.11g. However, knowing the problems with this router, I wouldn't do it again. At the same time the problems are right on the verge of discarding this, so I've been riding on the fence about whether to spend money again or continue to use this. if you have a high tolerence for hickups, this product will be fine.
I really like this TV mount. After a couple of problems with understanding all the pieces I needed to get to make it work, it's up and working well. The "Mount Finder" on most sites did not indicate that I also needed the PLP-V400 adapter for my specific TV (VESA 200x200). I found the technical support at Peerless excellent and responsive. I've been using this for a month or so, and it works well, is easy to reposition the TV, and keeps the cables out of the way. My only issue, and it's a minor nit, is that it doesn't keep the TV perfectly level throughout its whole range of positioning (not perfect means that the level bubble touches one of the lines instead of remaining dead center, or about 1/4" out of level at the extremes of positioning for a 37" LCD TV). But, I would imagine that would be hard for any tilt/swivel mount to do. I'm very happy and would buy this again.
You can connect 4 USB devices, it provides overcurrent protection against short-circuits and electrical overloads, and all you have to do is simply plug and play!!! Other than wanting more ports, you can't ask for anything more! Targus rocks!
This is a great way to get a phone line where you need it without running lines. I have this hooked to my Dish Network converter and it works great.
I have had my AV500 for about 2 months. It's great and I can record my shows when I am not home. I don't have a DVD recorder plus I can take my AV500 on trips with me. And I keep my MP3s and photos in it. I am very please with it and have had no problems recording from the TV. Glad I got one.
I only recently purchased this radio along with the JVC ipod convertor box.I was skeptical about it because of negative or less than glowing reviews I've read on various sites on the Web.My early impressions are that those who wrote the low rated reviews simply failed to take the time to read and comprehend the instruction manuals that come with the radio and the CD based manual that comes with the ipod convertor.Many talk down the remote, how silly it is when the radio is only 3 few away, etc. My advice is to use it! It makes it so simple and lowers the chances of an accident due to lack of attention on the highway and a lot of attention on the radio. You can do it all by feel instead of looking at the little buttons on the radio, each button on the remote is raised and shaped to make blind use easy.Does this JVC interface allow you to scroll through the ipod menus and search it as easily or as quickly as you can using the ipod click wheel? of course not, nothing works like the ipod click wheel and a realistic person would not expect any add on after market device to do as well as the factory click wheel. It is however a very acceptable function rate.If you need the speed and simplicity of the click wheel function, purchase a radio with the 3.5 mm audio-in plug on the front, such as the JVC KDG420 or similar unit and use the headphone plug on the ipod with a double male 3.5 mini audio plug to the audio-in plug on the radio and you will have complete click wheel function. Problem is that you will need an auxillary ipod charger also. My beef with this set up is wires, wires and more wires.I'm more than happy to be a little patient with the ipod to JVC interface and avoid all the wire mess except for the simple plug in my glovebox for the ipod.In closing, go buy this unit, it is well built and JVC is so dependable based on my years of JVC use in automobiles and in the home. This unit in particular so opens up your MP3 options with the USB plug on the front plus the capability to hook up satellite radio AND the Ipod connector both through the rear connections! Yes, you can hook them both up, the reviewer who indicated you have to choose between the two, one or the other but not both is so wrong, again I say read the instructions!! There are a lot of instructions but digest it all and you won't be disappointed. If you want a better unit, be ready to spend another 200 - 300 dollars.
The shipping charge on 5 of these was almost $10.00. This is way out of proportion to other items of similar size and weight.
I hooked up my 23 inch computer monitor to this mount. It is attached to the wall and I sit in my easy chair and watch my large screen tv and do my computing. When I am done computing and just want to watch tv I pushed the mount and the monitor against the wall and it is out of my way.
If you're going to get a PCI-card-slot fan, do not be fooled into thinking that they are all the same. I have gone through quite a few and do you know why? The PCI-slot fans with brush motors begin making a HORRIBLE NOISE after only a few weeks of use. I specifically had to search for a PCI System Cooler with a BALL BEARING motor, and I have to say that it runs wonderfully and quietly and based on past experience it will continue to do so for years to come. It doesn't begin making a horrible BZZZZZZZZZZZZ noise after using it for less than a month. (And this is every single brush-type PCI-Slot fan I've ever had. I use it to help cool my graphics card, and I suppose that the cheaper motor just can't stand the heat)If you're gonna buy one of these, always MAKE SURE that it runs on ball-bearings. Trust me, it's worth the couple bucks extra you'll probably pay, way worth it. (Unless you have a thing for horrible noise...)
This camera was surely not worth the $600 I paid for it. The battery system is horrible due to low capacity, and the delay it takes to actually snap the picture is infuriating. A lot of my closer photos or photos with any kind of movement turn out blurry. Everytime I use this camera I regret buying it. Don't waste your money parents! Buy a Nikkon or a Canon and get the picture snapped at the moment you actually want it snapped when you're shooting your children!
I have compared this to several other wide angles, including the Tamron 17-35 2.8-4 (discontinued but still available), to the 16-35L (version I), and I consider this better than both. Arguably, the 16-35L II is the best Canon has done yet, but if you can find a copy in good condition (I did with a small amount of diligence), I consider the 17-35 a real keeper. Nice rendering of color and contrast, sharp center to near-edges, and without meaningful distortion. Function is smooth like L lenses are notorious for, and it is lightweight to travel with, and the 2.8 continuous aperture--well it is 2.8. Gotta love.
This is a nice stereo recorder. It picks up a lot of background noise with the stereo and built-in mics. I added an extension cord to the stereo mic and got better results. I wish that this recorder had removeable/replaceable memory. Compact flash memory is inexpensive and it would be nice to simply pop in another chip when the memory is full.
Review for TDK 8x DVD-R:I've burned over 100 of TDK's DVD-R at 8x speeds on a Pioneer 107 drive, and on a Powerbook SuperDrive. Not one coaster. The top of the disc is nice too, with a subtle logo displayed on it, leaving plenty of room to label the disc.Only they changed their discs...The most recent batch (the 16x variety) of these discs had a different label on top, and would only burn at 2X in my PowerBook G4, and 4x on my Pioneer 107 (both capable of burning at 8X). I bought a new 16x external drive, and they burned at a full 16x on that drive. Just a caution, it is probably best to buy a 10-25 pack to see how well they burn in your own drive before committing to a full 100.
I'm glad I purchased this DVD player. True, it lacks the bells and whistles that the pricier players bring, but it serves its purpose. It takes up very little space, and the price is so affordable. The small package packs a great punch. I recommend it for those looking to purchase a DVD player for little to no dough.
This antenna has some pretty good range, even surrounded by trees it still managed to get a few thousand feet, The one issue i had with this was that as a first time installation it was very difficult figuring out what cable to get as far as compatibility, trendnet has the worst support in the world, between trying to call and email they never got back, so great produt HORRIBLE support, after trying to figure out how to get this to work with a linksys router i ended up getting the cable and then buying the adapter so that i could get it installed, so if you dont have experience putting one of these together maybe difficult.
I was not really impressed with these and returned them. They were difficult tio use and the viewing area was not that large. I have a pair of Busnell 10x42 and prefer them to this pair. The 20x50 is somewhat misleading and does not provide double the power.
I absolutely disagree with the other two reviewers. These plug-style stereo earphones are great, and here's why.First of all, I'd always been looking for neck strap earphones. In the summertime, it's just so inconvenient to leave my Sony NW-HD3 MP3 player in a pocket, even though it is tiny. Plus, when I walk around my apartment naked, there's no pocket to speak of! So I was so excited to finally see these headphones at my local Sony Style store. Now all my summertime problems are solved!(I was hoping to get the red version, which would have gone real well with my red NW-HD3, but I couldn't find it anywhere, including the Sony Style store here in Boston, so I ended up getting this white version online. If you have an mini or flash iPod, this white version will go pretty well with it.)In terms of sound quality, I have no complaints. Now, if I really want great sound, I put on my studio reference headphones and go crazy. But for daily commute and use at work (or when I do chores around my apartment), I prefer a lightweight, in-ear type of headphones, and this NX1 model is perfect. It has a good range, not too high-pitched nor bassy. There's definitely a lack of deep bass here -- although you can use your MP3 player's graphic equalizer to compensate for it, which I do on my NW-HD3. If you want a pair of earphones with terrific bass (and are willing to go deaf for it), this is not for you. For great-sounding pop and jazz and classical, I find the sound quality of this NX1 just right for casual listening. As sort of a semi-audiophile type, I'm pretty happy with the sound quality -- and I don't say this because I'm blindly loyal to the Sony brand. (If you search through my Amazon reviews, you'd see that I once rated one of their earphones 1 star and another one 2 stars.)Because the NX1 employs rubber earbuds, it can block a lot of noise. This is not active noise-cancelling as with the expensive Bose headphones, but because the earbuds fit in your ear canals -- the NX1 earphones come fitted with medium-sized earbuds but include both large and small buds in the package -- they passively block out external noise. I personally prefer this type (and the over-the-ear closed type of headphones) because 1) I've never had good luck with active noise-cancelling headphones, and 2) I really wonder whether the low-frequency noise-countering sound emittd by active noise-cancelling headphones will actually destroy your hearing over the long term.So, the NX1 is a stylish, high-quality pair of bud-style earphones. You can adjust the length of the cords as well as the segment with the audio connector.My only complaint, which is minor to me but could be a problem for you, is the segment that houses the audio connector is short. Its length is perfect for my NW-HD3 and NW-E105, but I imagine it could be a problem for some players.In a nutshell, the NX1 makes a great pair of earphones for summertime music listening, esp. if you wear clothing that has no pockets.
I got these headphones as an "upgrade" to my skull candy titan headphones that i have had for about a year they were still going strong but hey i was looking for a new look in my headphones. so i went with these the red roxx from V-Moda, i have to say they are really cool looking but they lack sound quality its good but it sounds a little weak especially when you are listening to a song that you know has bass its just not their. If your looking for a good quality pair of headphones i would go with the skull candy titans which here on amazon are like half the price and are pretty good sound quality and are built to last.
I have an Canon GL2 camera and was looking for a product that would be compatible with the camera. I have used it once so far and it seem have done a nice job of cleaning the heads. I did find the price a little high, but if it lasts as stated it should be fine.
Despu&eacute;s de muchos reviews, de dudar por no ser una lente full frame, me decid&iacute; y compr&eacute; esta joyita de la tecnolog&iacute;a. La gran apertura que ofrece fue uno de los factores que inclin&oacute; la balanza, sea para foto como para video, este lente es un 10. Altamente recomendable, tiene una construcci&oacute;n s&oacute;lida, incluye el hood y sus prestaciones son impecables. No creo que te arrepientas si eleg&iacute;s este producto que enorgullece a la gente de Sigma.
Have used many aftermarket ink cart. ! Having done this I have learned to buy only OEM ink refills. You will see why after making the mistake I did.
I purchased this PCI card because it was cheap. I admit that. Sadly, that is exactly what I got, a cheap, poor quality card. It consistently had trouble with the Wifi signal in my home when other computers did not. It dropped the connection all the time and then wouldn't pick it back up, so that I had to reboot the computer to get back online. The software that comes with it disables the standard Windows XP login, so instead you have to type in your username and cannot have two users logged in at the same time. Finally, after about 6 months it just stopped working altogether. Honestly, I'm glad to get rid of it. I bought a much more expensive Linksys wireless card to replace it and am much happier.
This battery is doing exactly what is asked of it. It provides an additional two hours of battery life and is hot-swappable with my DVD drive.
This was just what I was looking for to record some vinyl records into my computer to be put on CD. My turntable didn't have a preamp built in. It works well, but I wish it had a little more power. My recording level should be a bit stronger than it is. (I tried it on a different computer and it has enough power. So the problem was my sound card.)
The product was received in a timely manner. Service from the seller was good. The transmitter arrived just prior to a long road trip so I was able to give it a good testing with my Sony MP3 player in my 2004 Dodge Durango. Easy to install and use. Found some cases where the FM station used eventually over rode the signal for the MP3 player. This was temporary and changing the corresponding station fixed it for awhile. Overall a good value for the price and does the job.
This is your average run of the mill SD card. It's the same thing if you were to buy one made by SanDisk or Viking or whoever else. I put it in my camera (Canon Powershot S2) and it worked beautifully. But be warned, not all devices can handle something of this size. CHECK YOUR MANUAL before you buy this card.
Samsung laser printer door was popping open - turns out the waste bin gets full and trips a safety feature. Who knew? I had previously learned to empty it, but after a few rounds of that you just need to replace it. Thankfully it wasn't expensive and it was easy to replace.
If you want real heavy hand cuffs, why bother with anything less then the real mcoy?Smith and Wesson police issue handcuffs are what the real police use on real criminals, they double lock, they are heavy, sturdy, and beautiful.If you want cuffs to play with, get whatever you want. But if you want the real thing, don't kid yourself, drop the cash on the Smith and Wessons.
It works as advertised. The sound is pretty good for the price. It is very compact and can be stacked so it doesn't take up much room (when stacked, it is about the size of a 2 liter bottle of soda).
For $700 bucks don't expect AI military precision and functionality. This product does as advertised and I am generally happy with it. I took it down to Los Angeles and San Diego and I was able to get around without a bunch of maps as I normally do when traveling. After a couple of days in LA I thought I knew where I was going, I got lost one night and it was pitch dark on some expressway at 1am. I could not read the signs so I pulled out my Navman and it worked as advertised and it took me back to my hotel.As with any new product there are a couple of minor annoyances. The unit sometime tends to advoid freeways and use major streets to get you to your destination. If you know your route and you ignore the street dir and head for the freeway then once on it, Navman does a pretty good job of getting you off the correct freeway exit and taking you to your final destination.When traveling on the freeway and you happen to miss your exit it may be advisable for you to get off the freeway and turn around. Reason is Navman can take a long time for it to recal your route. What I am suspecting is that as you are speeding away from your intended destination Navman goes into a frenzy of trying to recaluate your route. If you are on the steet and missed your turn and you are finding Navman is taking an awful long time to recal then pull over to the curb. Naveman does a much faster job of recaluating when your vehical is not moving. This happend only a couple of times to me. Another advise is to buy the extra 256mb of memory. It only cost around $45. Your digi cam don't come with extra mem so why expect Navman to.I was debating between the Garmin and Navman and decided on Navman. I thought the Navman unit looked better and all 48 contiguous maps are free. I think it is extra with Garmin. Navman also has a handy test mode that you can enter your dest and trace your route. Good feature to preview where and how it takes you but this tends to be slow if your route is long. The voice prompt and display are loud and clear. This product is not a substitue for your brain. In my opinion the product is good but it is not perfect (I am sure Navman will address the annoyance that its GPS' tendency in avoiding freeways in future product releases) so overall if you treat it as a tool and use along with some common sense it should serve you well.
Ordered three batteries for a portabe phone. They came in a resonable time and seem to be working OK. Have not had them long enough comment on the life of the batteries. Would do business agian.Don
We bought this for our 7yr old who loves to read chapter books. We had been having trouble finding suitable books for her to read as we are rather fussy about what our daughters are exposed to.While there aren't too many pictures/drawings, our daughter thoroughly enjoys these books. Before giving them to her to read, we read them first and found them both educational and humorous! We can hear her laughing out at times when reading them. She reads them out for her younger sister who is also quite entertained by them.Ramona is about a young girl with an older sister, and their parents. It describes their family life and presents real situations and guides and/or suggests to the reader a way as to how to handle such events. Very uplifting and good, clean reading. Even adults will enjoy this.
I bought this receiver new for $350 (it was $499 at the local electronics outlet) to hook to a pair of new Bose 901's and couldn't be happier. I have always been a fan of Yamaha and this doesn't disappoint. Great power which delivers clean, crisp sound. I have a cheap Sony subwoofer hooked up also and the sound on music and movies is outstanding. Great features if you are not all that interested in surround sound. The remote is easy to use and the dual zone feature is nice.Highly recommended, although the price is pretty steep. Can be found for significantly less expensive if you do your research.
I had the printer now for about two weeks and am very pleased with it. It was easy to set up and the software was easy to install and simple to use, even the Fax was simple. The print quality is good and it's quick. All in all I cannot find anything to complain about and I would if I could. I understand that some people with Vista have had some issue's with this printer but I have XP and it works fine. I recommend you but it.
Westinghouse product is satisfactory. Vendor is not. Promised deliver date of 7 July actually delivered 11 August after numerous telephone contacts with clueless customer service.
It is a good item, but you can't find any movies to play on it. So it defeated its purpose in my book.
I got my money back, but wasted several hours trying to make it work. What a waste!! very cheap piece.
Has some quirks like going to a 'menu' if you aren't careful when adjusting the volume. Push button station controls are small and difficult without taking your eyes off the road; near impossible at night. The instructions in the manual for setting time aren't correct; maybe just my ignorance. Has good power for use with 'regular' speakers. Good FM reception but poor AM reception. Again, for the money you can't go wrong.
Have arthritis in my hands - don't know how I cooked without this appliance - love it!!!!!
I believe this is a lens that all serious amateur photographers should have in their bag. If you're a pro, go for the f/1.4. For the rest of us, this will do the job.Obviously, in low light conditions, this lens will give you a much faster shutter speed than you standard zoom. This will prevent camera shake, and will freeze moving subjects. Especially well suited for indoor use. It is good for portraiture, but a little short for head and shoulder shots. The very limited depth of field this lens can give you is very fun to play with and offers lots of creative opportunities.I bought this lens a few weeks ago for $110. Today, it's $200!!! I'm not sure why, but if you consider this lens I would suggest waiting a week or two to see if the price drops back.
for the price, cant go wrong. its a nikon, love this lens and im a beginner. love love love words
If you don't want to shell out for a Nike+ shoe buy this to still use Nike+ technology. I have a unique foot size (narrow) so Nike+ shoes were out for me. If you've got a shoe you like that isn't Nike+ then this little gadget will help you use the Nike+ sensor without giving up your great shoes. It's velcro and will fit around any lace shoe you own.Buy this product (or any other brand of the same thing).
The touchpad:The center is smooth and the edges of the touch-sensitive surface are slightly rougher, like fine sandpaper. The upper-right triangle is also rougher. I would've preferred the whole surface to be smooth, but it's easy to get used to. A lot of people are complaining that it seems cheap, but I don't see anything wrong with it. The buttons are well-placed and easy to press. It has a large enough area, yet it's small and light enough to hold in the palm of your hand. It also has a long cable so you can either set it on your desktop or lean back in your chair and browse the web almost by remote.By installing the driver (which can also be found on the cirque website) you can customize features:- Can program buttons & top right corner. (You can even program them to run a shortcut.)- Scroll areas can be turned on/off, but not specially programmed- top: browser back & forward- left: zoom- bottom & right: horizontal & vertical scrolling- Drag Lock: This is a neat feature. One of the things that people hate about touchpads is the difficulty in dragging. If your finger reaches the edge of the touchpad while dragging an icon, this lets you continue dragging without having to reselect the icon.- Glide Extend: If you're selecting text from a very long word document or web page, the screen automatically scrolls up/down when your finger hits the edge of the touchpad.- Can change scroll speed: smooth or variable number of lines at a time- Adjust pointer speed- Set orientation of touchpad: Unfortunately when reoriented, the scroll bars & buttons aren't reoriented. So if you reorient the touchpad 180 degrees, scrolling is on the left edge and scrolling up actually scrolls down (and vice versa).My biggest complaint is that scrolling behaves differently for different applications. Vertical scrolling is too slow in Internet Explorer, too fast in Excel, and perfect in Firefox. However, horizontal scrolling and zooming don't even work in Firefox.The programmable corner is a good idea, but the area is too large. I kept inadvertently tapping it, so I just disabled its function.And why is the cable on the side instead of at the top?Of course there are still actions that are easier or more precise with a mouse, so I recommend that you keep your mouse. I have a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer plugged into USB and the EasyCat into PS/2, and the can be used at the same time. Every once in a while my mouse won't work when I restart my computer, but it usually kicks in again after the next restart.A great product at a reasonable price! This is a must for people with tendonitis. This allows me to keep my wrist and forearm straight and pain-free. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because of the scrolling issues. If scrolling speed could be controlled by the touchpad software instead of the application software, it would be perfect.
Here it is: the frequency numbers themselves do not light up in the dark (only light next to them), the quality is not superb (but I was using an old car with poor reception). It is cheap and it is useful. Overall I love it, and wouldn't take a trip without it. Just thought you should know the only problems I've had.
I bought this card, and within minutes of purchasing the card on Amazon.com I tried to cancell it, I purchased the wrong card. I tried all the right way of trying to cancell it, but it looks like Amazon can get a card ready for shipping within minutes of a purchase, but the delivery date is August 15. I have written you an email, now how long will it take to get a response with Amazon.
After researching for a while which 3 piece speaker system to get for my PC I chose the BA790's. For the price, they are unbeatable, comparable to other systems selling for twice the price. Very clean and natural sound, and the subwoofer is very capable. Two rather small criticisms....1)no treble control (only bass for the subwoofer) and 2)They could use a little more power, but that is only for those who enjoy really cranking their speakers.
I purchased this software thinking that it would provide me with a bit more that just a drawing program. This software is nothing more than a drawing toy!! I am in the process of building a very modest cabin and I was hoping that this software would assist me, in some way, with the architectural/engineering aspects (i.e. load bearing walls, floor joist spans, etc.) and found out that it doesn't do more than draw pictures. The entire interface leaves a lot to be desired and is not intuitive! I've abandoned this software and pulled out my drafting ruler and sketch pad to finish my cabin.Sorry Punch...
I've been a digital camera enthusiast for several years and this is my third one. I was looking for an Olympus, just because I like the two I've had. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for in the Olympus line, so after a lot of comparing and studying, I went with the Canon PowerShot A710 IS. The pictures are clear, thanks to the Image Stabilization feature. The 6X zoom is a big improvement over the 3X I have been used to, and 7.1 MegaPixels provide large, cropable images with lots of detail.I am more than satisfied with what I got for the price. I will always be an amateur and so the SLR is way over my budget. I've come to realize that any camera I buy will be an old relic in two or three years and I simply don't use the camera enough to warrant spending the prices charged for the Olympus SLR of my dreams. This camera serves my purposes exactly and its small size and the convenience of the controls make it my favorite camera for the moment.
I should have listened to other reviewers. Celery is a mess with no "pretty" pieces coming out.. at all. Even with the thickest slicing tool they got mangled. Romaine lettuce came out "pre-chewed"... not attractive. Even carrots did not come out as expected... thought medallions... got random. Will most likely only use this for soups or stews.... if at all.
This is an awesome lens that has elevated the level of my pictures. The pictures are just amazing. I am currently using this with my Canon Xsi. It is well worth the price.
the good:does so many things: dubs from every type of media to DVD. interacts well with satellite, cable and a slough of TV brands. easy to use remote. programmed recording records beautifully. editing recorded programs is so nice with icon-making and subtitles.has so much potential: from straight recording and programmed recording to editing. works like a computer desktop and menu vs. an electronic machine so is nice for those comfortable with computers.1-touch dubbing between VHS & DVD is easy and works like a charm. don't expect the greatest visibility in final copy. just like verbal language, something gets lost in translation.customer service is helpful though not always patient at first.The bad:very difficult to understand the instructions and the phone reps. the potential of the machine cannot be fully explored b/c the machine just says it can't perform action with no explanation. Example, it tells u how to split titles into chapters for editing. forget it, never has happened (see below).caution: the customer service reps will be quick to blame satellite or cable service for hick-ups. need to be assertive with rep as if you actually know what you're talking about. then, they'll take you seriously.The ugly:Freezes up often and without reason. can freeze up once in 3 months or three times a day-- whatever it feels like. it did separate titles into chapters at first. but after i had to send the machine back to shop after 3 months from purchasing, the machine came back fixed but now unable to split into chapters.If the electricity is cut-off such as rebooting machine after it freezes or the many lightning storms in the southeast, the machine will automatically return to default SP programming. If you unwittingly continue to record esp. via programmed recording, DVD will now be unable to be finalized if previous recordings are in non SP modes.Also, Philips machine has intermittent difficulty interacting with Memorex DVDx. Good luck, I collected enough messed up Memorex Dvds to rebundle and return to Wal-mart as one 25 dvd set. thanks Wal-mart, bunch of suckers.i'm content with machine but would definitely re-consider before buying again.
It was easy to use right out of the box. The directions were a bit unclear but it wasn't hard to figure out. I like that it's hands free and I don't have to worry about it sliding away from me as if it were on a cord. I love that it keeps my iPod charged while playing. I've used it in multiple cars and I like that it swivels and has the option to extend. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Installed this over the past weekend. Sound is lacking some bass, but this is a great price for a pair of outdoor speakers. I am using a 6-Channel Speaker Selector from monoprice to protect my amp since these are only rate 4-6 ohms. I also have a volume control just inside the door to control volume to this outdoor area.Would recommend as long as you protect your amp somehow.
got these to wear at work so I could concentrate. Decent sound, and they still allow some outside noise in, so hey, good for work. Don't buy if you are looking for complete isolation.
I have an employee with Macular Degeneration and this has made working on a computer so much easier! I hope it helps you.
As for the previous post, you need to upgrade the operating system on your calculator. I had to do it on mine as well. It will work on all of the calculators it lists. I have done it on a TI-83, a TI-83 plus, and a TI 84. The TI-89 I know it works on as well. All aside you need to download Microsoft net framework 1.1. This actually caused the hard drive of my laptop to crash. Not the TI-connect cable, but Microsoft net 1.1 framework. I'm not happy about that. It's not user friendly to set up, but it amazing what you can change your calculator into when you get it working. Unfortunately, now that it fried my PC hard drive, all I have is a mac. It doesn't work with macs. It horrible that you can download all the software and it appears like it will, but when you search for devices, it freezes the comp and relays some error message or whatever. It simply doesn't work. I've done everything possible, and it won't. That aside, if you have a PC that you're willing to risk using net 1.1 on, and you have incredibly hard classes with thousands of meaningless formulas you are forced to "memorize" this is a lifesaver.
This is a good lens. But the EF-S series only work on the 1.6x crop cameras, like the 20D, Rebel XTI, XT, 30D, 40D, etc.. Not on the 5D, the film bodies like the eos 3 and eos 1, nor on the Mark bodies. Thus I wont buy one as I still shoot film, and I also have a 1D Mark 3 I shoot with all the time and my 40D is my backup, and my 10D is converted for only IR usage, and its awesome.If you look at the optics, this lens is pretty good, but the 17-40 is great and it blows the image quality away. Granted the 17-40 is F4, not 2.8, but most people dont need 2.8 unless you are doing a lot of low light indoor shooting or a wedding, and if you are doing a wedding, you should get L glass for the better quality anyways! I can shoot my 17-40 on my 40D or Mark 3 at 1600 ISO with out any issues and still blow them up, a lot better than my buddies Nikon D80 or D200 at even 800 ISO!!! He needs to be at about 400 to try to compete with the noise/pixelation of the 40D @ 1600 ISO!!!If you never plan to get a better camera than the 40D series, and granted those are very good cameras, but if you want to go to pro grade or semi pro grade, like the 5D this lens will not work for you. Also you dont really need IS on a wide angle lens! Just look at the New pro model, the 16-35II and it dont got IS on it... I figure if your not over 70-100mm you dont really need IS. Shoot I have a 500MM F4.5 model w/o IS and its awesome, even handheld. BUT IS does not help you if you are on a tripod, always remember that!Hope this helps!
It certainly does the job. A bit complicated to use though. But this is a solid camera, with many features (too many I think). You need to set it up so that pictures are not too big and can be sent via email.I am happy with the product. It is my second casio Camera.
This holster is well made. I've had other holsters that wouldfall off my belt because the clip did not have enough tension.The tension on this clip is strong enough that it has not fallenoff. The other advantage of this unit is that it uses velcro tohold down the flap instead of a magnet. A magnet, even whenplaced under the leather can damage the screen on a phone.I bought a second holster for my son's Ipod.
I had this installed in 15 minutes and it works perfectly. The only suggestion would be better cord management by including some spare brackets (both mountable with adhesive or screws) to keep the wires tucked away more neatly, but a quick trip to the hardware store will make my installation perfect. I can now control my Motorola DVR, LCD tv and my Mac Mini all hidden away in the cabinet. I'm was a little surprised by the cost (for some pretty simple wires, receptors etc.) but when looking at alternatives and having an absolute need for it, it is worth it.
LOVED the Camera until I forgot to take off the lens cap. The gear grind was horrible and now my once beloved camera is dead (minimum repair cost 179.00). By an inexpensive 2.0 Mega pix camera. It too will break in 16 months and you can buy another &quot;upgraded&quot; camera ( a 3 Mega Pix camera should be much cheaper by then) with the money it would take to repair it.
Great Buy! Couldn't be happier. Works great - easy to install - found all my devices. No problem with installing. It is a little wide, but I am still able to use both usb ports. Great for the price.
I researched this Uniden BC72XLT before I purchased it. I read all of the reviews. I was worried about buying it when I read some of them. I bought it anyway and am glad that I did. It is easy to program and compact in size. I have had no problem with it picking up stations, even 15 to 20 miles away. I use it for police, fire and railroad mostly and am very pleased with it. For the folks who complain that it will not pick up police and fire, it is probably because the signals in their area are trunked and you need a special scanner to listen to that.I am disappointed with the fact that it eats batteries. I use the land charger at home and purchased a 12 volt charger when using it in the car. Radio Shack handled this scanner sold under their name for a few years. It sold for about $79.00 about the same as this one. Today their scanners sell for a lot more and have less features than this one. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a pocket scanner and don't want to invest a lot of money in one.
Ok, its not the fanciest, nor the best built but when used right this lens is capable producing stellar results. I've owned it for about 6 months and for the price it has astonished me. Now bear in mind that at this focal length I nearly always shoot with a tripod, which helps keep the shots crisper than handheld.This is not (in my experience) and in-door lens, but when used outside and in the F10-F16 aperture range, I've gotten some pictures that really turned my head. I've had other lenses that even stopped down could not produce what this bargain priced lens is capable of. I don't have a ton of technical details to share, just the insight that when used properly, this lens *can* give you professional grade results.Two things I have found: be careful when focusing. I commonly have to hunt with the lens a little bit, paying careful attention in the viewfinder. Lastly, the trombone style zoom mechanism isn't going to make you happy if you're trying to shoot at extreme angles, it can creep a bit. I've managed to take pretty decent moon shots with it, so in my case it is tight enough for that.If you have your shooting basics down, undertand exposure and when to use a tripod then you should be happy with this lens.
Unlike genuine Cannon ink cartridges, these have a piece of tape on top that you are supposed to remove to open a tiny air hole. Beware when you do this because the cartridge will start to leak. The cartridge is also shaped slightly differently (a little shorter), but still seems to fit. Once it's inserted into the printer, it seems to work ok, at least for general printing, but I wouldn't even attempt to print on photo paper and expect a good quality print. Next time, I'll spend the extra $ for an OEM cartridge. If you want to save $$, I'd rather use replacement ink bottles and refill the original Cannon cartridges (which I've done before).
Lately I have been spenging a lot of time on the road. This printer has been a great help. Though there are heat and cold parameters, it is exceeded the heat requirements and prints every time.
This Card is great it worked out of the box installation in less than 3 minutes,Turn on my computer and I have a fast ethernet port.Windows recognized the card immediatly and it's working for about two weeks now no problem.It's a very nice card with a great price.
If you just dropped some major cash on a new home theater system and are thinking (like I did) that $180 on a sweet looking remote to rule them all would be worth it, trust me it's not. This thing will fall apart, or stop charging just like it did on mine and two of my friends who bought the same one.I have to clean the leads off with an alcohol q-tip every week for it to charge. pain in the....You would think for $180, logitech would have a better warranty policy. Nope. It's one year. Just enough time for it to fall apart.good luck in your search.
On the plus side, the Plantronics is comfortable, and easy to use. Earpiece volume is good. The output volume of microphone is low though, and sound quality a little tinny. The called party always complains of low volume so you need to speak up. This seems like an easy fix on Plantronics part but all I have tried seem to be plagued with this. For the price it is still a good value.
I bought this about a year ago and I am still using it. It give you enough light but you need to come up of a way to clamp this on a stand for you to position it. But, overall. . . it is a good lighting for photography.
No complaints, worked right away, great quality, quick shipping, and you cant beat the price
I first read the Calisto series twenty-five years ago when I was a teen ager. I am currently re-reading the books to my twelve year old son (he's a remarkably good reader, but he still loves to be read to --who doesn't) and am delighted to say that he is as enthralled by the adventures of Jonathan Andrew Dark as I was so long ago. These books aren't high art or particuarly thought provoking, but if you allow yourself to suspend your disbelief a bit, the pay off these books will give you is well worth the effort. A princess to be rescued and a kingdom to be won! Who could ask for more from a read.
Bought this haze filter to protect a Canon 100-400L lens. Works well as a protective device and cuts UV glare too. Delivered by Amazon through Adorama as promised and on time. Well done!
I have a D200 and while all the hype is around the 18-200 and others, this is one awesome lens for portraits and other closer up type photos. I read a few things that I had to research and thought I'd pass on my experience:- How is this with a D200? (ans: great. fast auto-focus. no compatibility issues)- Do you really get crisp photos and cool bokeh? (ans: absolutely)- Is 1.8 ok or do you need 1.4? (ans: I don't have a 1.4 but the 1.8 is so competent for the price and I get the crispness and shallow DOF I was looking for)- Is the shooting distance for an 85mm acceptable or do you need a 55mm so you can be closer to the subject? (ans: I really like the shooting distance for the 85mm. I really would not less distance between me and the subject)Enjoy!
This cable is top line it's nicely made the connection ends are gold plated I feel like the quality of the sound is better than other cables I use before
Great bargain here amazing crisp clear sound from the tweeters (surround speakers). The sub is even better. The sub may only have a 6.5" woofer but let me tell you it's perfect whether you like rock, techno, rap or even country it will rock your house!!! Movies sound like your actually there, games are even better. Over all I rate this system a 10 for both value and quality. Especially considering the Logitech system that compares with this is 259.99! Overall a great buy here! The only con I have to admit is with the instructions which are "slightly" sketchy. However, if you have any intuition at all you will have no problem connecting this to your computer. Keep in mind that when you connect it to your computer, that your sound card is set to 6 ch audio otherwise you'll only have front output. In regard to hooking up your DVD or Xbox everything is labeled brilliantly, I do believe even a monkey could get that right. Heh.
OMG...He loves this camera. He takes it with him everywhere and is considering pursuing photography because of it. He bought himself a dozen books and magazines to learn to get the most out of it. I could not have gotten him a better gift!
This product is a great idea and seems well made. My favorite part is the plastic screen cover which provides excellent screen protection from scratches and dings. You first put this plastic piece on and then slide the rubber cover on the camera while stretching it to fit. To be honest, I though it will be more difficult to operate the camera with all the buttons covered by this product, but to my surprise - there is pretty much no difference because all buttons align perfectly and you may need to press just a tiny bit firmer. The only minor issue is that the opening for the flash should be just a little bit larger. When I close the flash, sometimes it catches the edge of the rubber cover and does not close. So I have to get used to pulling the edge a little bit away before closing the flash. I tried to stretch it a little bit but it did not help. Maybe it will re-adjust after some use. Overall, I am very happy by the extra protection it provides and it is worth the price. The next step up would be to make a shell out of rubberized plastic, I have that on my phone, and it would provide even better protection then just a rubber shell. I would definitely buy that one!I recommend this product.
This is a quality product from Tiffen as expected & the price was quite reasonable.
I bought it because of the price. It works. For the price is a good buy. The videos don't look that great, but it does the job. The sound is pretty good. It weights a little; I was expecting something a little bit lighter.
I got this for my 3yo and she loves it. He can listen to all of her kid music and I do not have to be annoyed with it. The SD slot is a great bonus. Also it is easy to "drag and drop" MP3s to the player like adding files to a Hard drive. Great little player - wish they still made this model!
This was a gift that was requested and the receiver of the gift was delighted with it,
Terrible quality. Disconnects intermittently after the first few months. Needs rebooting to get the router to work again. It gets progressively worse. Now it is non functional. Do not buy.
My other plastic case broke after it came unhooked while running - but this new case is much sturdier with the metal clip instead of the plastic. It doesn't slip at all while I run so I don't have to worry about it coming off. The case is great, it fits perfectly, I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase!
The Panasonic SCPM11 offers a very good feature set at a very good price: 5 CD changer, high power, clear sound, fairly good frequency response, and a good remote. Not a bad looking unit either, but not exactly &quot;sexy.&quot; The low points: Not as deep a bass response as more pricey units, no PlayExchange (i.e., does not let you swap out CDs while one is playing), no custom equalization, and a noisy changer that will probably wake you up if you use the &quot;sleep&quot; function. If you're willing to forego these shortfalls, it's definitely worth considering.
I bought these to help color code the wiring in my LAN closet. They are inexpensive, available in a lot of lengths and good quality.
I am very pleased with the product. I am a kayaker and bought this water-proof case to keep my camera dry. The maintenance is important to keep the seal water-tight, but isn't difficult. I will be taking my camera along more often now because of the protection this case offers.
ok I just bought this earphone and the sound quality is good. The bass and mid-range is good but the higher frequency sound isn't as good as i hope it will be.However, someone mentioned that those manufactured after feb2005 will have cords that will disintegrate after a short period of time. ok, but how do you check out when your earphone is manufactured?
I got this from the wholesalecables vendor listed on this page. It is very flexible, it easily does a 90 degree turn in the plastic track going up my wall and across my ceiling to my BenQ W500 projector. The diameter of the cord is just a shade over 6mm, which left room in the track for the HDMI and S-video cables. Works great!
This speaker has a very good quality of sound, but mine is not working well anymore within 4 months ... and my another friend also has the same problem, so ...
I have never heard a better headphone set in my life. It is also a great value. These have very good sound isolation and you can wear them for hours without discomfort. I agree they they need a slight amount of eq boost on the low end which I can easily add from my mixing board or IPOD.
The Sabrent card went into my unRAID server using my PCI-e x 16 slot (old Compaq SR1820NX). Worked right out of the box. Also can add port multipliers to it. Highly recommend.
I used to think PDAs were just a little bit vulgar, and held on tight to my bound, paper appointment book. What sold me on the Handspring was that it's COOL looking. IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE A PIECE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT. And now it's possible to download newspapers from all over the world using AvantGo. I get Ha'aretz, NY Times, Salon, Jerusalem Post, Manchester Guardian, and the Times of London for FREE every day. They fit in my pocket and are a wonderful indulgence while commuting. You can also download your favorite web sites and access them anywhere with the Handspring. I love my Handspring!
I read all the previous reviews on the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 before I decided to purchase. I'm quite happy with my decision. It was ease to install and works like a charm. But I do agree with some of the reviews that it needs a case to store it in. Once I thought I'd lost it in my laptop case. Maybe thats a good idea for the case manufacturer's to think about. Like so many purses... etc that have a place especially for a cell phone, the cases need a spot especially for wireless mouses. Mice? Meese? Haha.
Great price and great product. I have so far had this for over 6 months with absolutely no problems whatsoever. I feared that maybe with it being such a long cord and all, that it would have a hard to finding the signal or something....that fear ended up being a myth. The signal is great, and the product is about 1/8th what they charge for the same thing at retailers.
this item only works in the US not in the caribbean and in the US you still have a bill to pay
I've owned this and the previous CX. The HCX locks on to satellites very quickly and hold the signal indoors or in built up areas. Very good for hiking and the like. Trouble is that I mainly use the trip computer functions and the display is too volatile jumping around between speeds. Not good as a triip computer, buy the less sensitive CX for canoeing, biking etc.
Very happy with this product. Works as good as the name brand product at 1/3 the cost. I have no problems recommending this product to others. - thanks
It took a little longer than I was expecting to recieve the item, but that was due to a delay in funds being transferred to my account, from my pocket, to the bank to pay for the item. The joy is that even after the initial lack of funds in my account the order was processed and I recieved my item. I thought for sure it was cancelled. Thankyou. The cord works well and I am satisfied with the service I recieved in spite of my funds issue.
It's true; these in-ear isolators are comfortable and stay in. I weight train and run, the earphones stay in the ear (actually block most outside noise as soon as you put them in); you really do get full bass, quality sound without having to turn the IPOD volume over 50%, which as you may well know by now is the limits of "safe" listening. I've been highly recommending the product to others. Excellent.
I've had these earphones for a year and love them. The sound isolating qualities are fantastic during air travel and the playback is excellent. It took only minutes to realize I would never use the iPod earphones again.Last week, a piece of plastic broke off the right earphone. It was right where the cord exits the body of the earphone and made it very difficult to wear the earphones in the suggested manner. I take VERY good care of the earphones and I was bummed to lose the things. After contacting Shure, I was reminded that there was a 2 year warranty. Unsure of whether or not this would be covered, I sent them back. On the day that they would have received my earphones, I got an e-mail from Mickey notifying me that my earphones had shipped.Two days later, a box arrived on my doorstep with a brand new package of E2c's. Although I had only returned the earphones and the case, I got everything. This means that I also got the new soft flex sleeves, which weren't provided when I bought mine. They are much nicer and more comfortable.The whole process took less than a week and I have my much loved earphones back. I can't say enough about the earphones or about the quality of Shure's support.
I looked at a number of ChartPlotters before I decided to purchase the Garmin 172C from Amazon.com. I was very happy with the price, especially after hunting around for the best price around. Amazon beat everyone else hands down. And a "New Product" at that.I am very happy with the ease of installation, and the internal antenna feature. I have not yet used the fish finding feature, however I plan to purchase the transcom and other associated pieces to use this feature as well.I say, "Buy this product" if you are looking for a unit with it's sort of features (portable, internal antenna, etc). I'm glad that I did.
I would have returned this item if it wasn't for some of the other reviews. So, just to reiterate - if you installed the software and cannot get the photos to load - here is what worked for me.Uninstall the software.Make sure the keychain is NOT plugged inGo to Cobyusa.com - search DP-151Download the Photo viewer software (it's the first choice under the picture of the keychain, do not use the individual drivers!)Install softwareRestart computerLoad all desired photos into a folder on your desktop (or somewhere else convenient)Plug in keychain - put in update modeOpen photo viewer softwareFrom software interface, open select photos to load onto keychainAdd photos onto keychain individually - FYI, they all get cropped and you can move the crop zone around and make it smaller, but not biggerWhen done, click the multi-colored circle on top right corner to actually download the photos to the keychain - it will not say "download complete" it will just stop.Ctrl-Q yourself out of there, unplug, and enjoyFrustrating things:-The software that came with the keychain did not work.-You cannot drag and drop photos into the software - hence make it way, way, way easier on yourself and put all your desired photos in a temporary file (esp if you are like me and use iPhoto so your photos are stored by year, month, date... in sep files). iPhoto users CAN drag and drop from iPhoto into a new file (say your desktop) - so this is a BIG time saver-Wide photos (lots of people) will be cropped square - so you run the risk of cutting off faces-Some photos look stretched funny-I spent two hours of my life that I cannot get back trying each of the drivers online at their "support pages" before going to the product page at Coby and pulling that software-The silver clip/chain looks cheap compared to the rest of itPros:-Blue is beautiful - really rich, shiny color-Cheap-Easy if you follow my instructions and don't even bother with theirs-Photos actually look pretty good (better than I thought anyway)-Software was very easy (except no drag drop, having to pull photos up individually)-Can set it to slideshow with multiple timing options-Has a clock that synced with my computer - can set it to turn off at a certain time!-Rechargeable batterySorry this is so long - but it nearly had to go back - so hopefully this saves someone some frustration.
Sportster SPTK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Plug-n-Play Receiver/Car Kit it was in great condition..I got more than I expected for the price I paid for it..And the shipping was fast. I am glad that it was described as a open box,but it was really in very good condition.. Thank- You for the great deal..
Don't pay more than $5 for an hdmi cable. I got this one in the mail just a few days after buying, plugged it in to my new Xbox and TV and guess what? It works! Don't waste your money on something that claims to be higher quality, it's all the same.
I found this speaker system to be very good. The sound is great and the subwoofer brings in great bass tones. I'd recommend this system for anyone wanting good speakers for either music (I-Tunes) or games.
These have been the best headphones I've ever used! They've lasted me over 5 years, and just now started getting a little rattle, so I'm buying a second pair. They are that good. I'm no audiophile, but am pretty picky about headphones, and these have the best sound for a casual earclip style headphone.
This is a great little radio. There are so many times when you travel, walk or garden, etc. when you don't want something hanging from your ear but simply want to find the weather, the stats on a game that is in process, or headline news. This is ideal for such situations. The sound is clear and the radio is tiny.
Everything I expected from PNY. Easy installation and acceptable price. Shipped quickly and packed well.
This book rocks the house. After I bought my Holga I figured, what the heck, I'll check it out. It's proved to be a great source of inspiration and entertainment. I've learned some interesting techniques from this book, most of which are described in enough detail so that you can try these modifications yourself. An entertaining way to learn more about your Holga and some of the many tricks it's capable of performing, not to mention, great photos! It now graces my fireplace mantel and is a lovely introduction to the world of plastic toy cameras.
As soon as I received the card & inserted it into the PCI slot, it worked greatly. I didnt even need to use the included software CD. Excellent work Iogear :-)
Great price, loud enough alarm, and it is doesn't look like every other alarmclock on the market. This is a geart bargin!
There's no need to buy anything more expensive than this. This delivers great quality. I use it for my upconverting Phillips DVD player. Great picture quality. Good extension (reach). I am happy with this purchase and will buy again when I get another upconverting DVD player.
I have a very heavy 17-inch laptop that runs hot and is prone to overheating. The motherboard needed to be replaced after overheating. I purchased this product because I noticed that the fans were on a lot and was worried that the laptop may be getting ready to die again.Pros:Very well made - no worries about how solid the product is. You can control the fans speed. This is great when used with software that monitors the CPU temperature - when the temps rise (or when you know you are pushing the CPU), simply speed up the fans.Cons:Not sure that the product works!! My laptop is my primary computer and sits on a desk most of the time. I keep the area around the laptop clear. In addition, I had already started to elevate the back of laptop. This improved the screen position, but also improves the airflow around the fans. I am not sure that the cooler works better than simply providing better airflow (using free packaging from another product). I had hoped that an active airflow (i.e. this product) would be noticeably better than simply providing more clearance between the laptop and the desk.Pro/con:The product uses 0-2 USB ports. It uses one port to power the fans. In theory you could purchase a separate DC power supply and not use any ports. The unit also has 4 USB outputs so you can expand the number of USB ports. This requires a separate port to the power. These ports will all be at the rear of the laptop which is good for some things (printer, external drives, etc), but not so good for other things (thumbdrives, etc). My laptop has 4 USB ports, so I can sacrifce 2 for the cooler, allowing me to move most cables to the back while still keeping a side port available for thumbdrives. If you only have 2 ports, then this may be an inconvenience (but if you are looking at this review, you are clearly more worried about your laptop overheating which would be a bigger inconvenience).Conclusion:If jacking the laptop up is an option, then save your money. If not, then this cooler is well built and can handle a heavy, hot laptop and someone pounding on the keyboard. No worries about it giving way and dropping your computer.
I'm a gadget nut and this sounded like a great idea. Unfortunately, the execution of the idea was less than what I would have expected from Sony. Here's why the eMarker only gets one star:1. Windows 98 only. No Windows 2000/ME/95/Mac support. What were you thinking Sony? Why is it so difficult? USB support is there?2. Only a handful of &quot;big&quot; cities are available real-time. Even though I'm in the 7th biggest city in the country, I guess we don't count. The rest of the &quot;100+ cities&quot; require that you wait for 24 hours before you can get the song info.3. You can only store 10 songs at once. Considering the fact that I have to go home to use the thing (no Windows 98 at the office) and I have to wait 24 hours to get the 10 songs this is a horrible limitation. This device is doing nothing more than storing date and time stamps. Why limit it to 10? That's ridiculous.4. The website where you get the info is &quot;pretty&quot; but from a usability perspective it sure leaves a lot to be desired.Bottom line.... Wait until they get it right.
I moved our PC and needed a longer cable. I didn't want to spend the $40 the stores want for this so I picked up this one. It works great and has good quality connectors as well.
I was very happy with the photo album. I wanted a professional look without paying a fortune. The pictures of my daughters wedding look beautiful and I have gotten many compliments about the album and how nice it is.
There is a little known set screw on this head to tighten the head. The drag tension wheel is not a substitute. This head will loosen over time causing most users to tighten the wheel to the maximum to prevent droop or sag. If the silver hexagonal set screw is tightened (adjusted) the wheel tension can and should be reset at its middle position. This will solve most of the complaints posted about this head.I gave this head a 4 star because of the head placing the camera/lens off center to the tripod when in the portrait position; solved by the 322rc2. I still prefer the 3265/222 for where the control is placed. I just use an autodolly for the tripod and place one leg of the tripod directly over the overhang of the head.Note: The 322rc2 also has the same tightening set screw.
Fellowes uses plastic gears in some of their shredders such as the P400C-2. These will wear out (all the teeth broke off on mine) and they do not support replacement parts after 5 years.
I also bought this at Big Lot's. It seemed to work fine for a few months, but as I was using it one day I heard a loud POP! Now the optical light won't come on and it's dead. Wondering if anyone else has had this experience...
Bought this camera for a field trip to Death Valley. It took wonderful close up pictures of some nice salt formations where the crystals could actually be seen. It also did very well while bouncing along on gravel roads taking pictures through a fairly dusty van window. The foreground is blurred due to the speed of the vehicle, but what I wanted to capture is perfectly crisp! Not very good for night pictures, though, and the red eye removal is a bit annoying as is the slow speed of the flash.
I actually like this printer, but the inks - especially the branded Xerox variety - are very expensive. It's more suited to a graphic shop or a busy small enterprise.
Nice component that completes my analog/digital system. I wish the CD had an optical out though and the tape level meter light changed to red when above 0db. But those are the only qualms. CD player is the best I ever owned. Rich sound and options. Thanks Teac for preserving analog and doing digital right in a modern new system . Highly recommended!
These are the best headphones I've found for running. As a runner I need comfortable headphones, and these fit the bill. The anti-tangle cord is great and works well. Sound quality is decent but not great. Good enough for exercise 'phones. The only real problem is the max volume is quite low.
The filter fits perfectly with my Nikon D60 18-55mm lens. And it does its job. My pictures of sky and clouds are very clear without haze. Most of all, I think it is a good investment for your expensive lens. I put it on my Nikon D60 right after I took the camera out of the box for the first time and I keep it on all the time. I have to mention the Amazon customer service. It is unbeatable! When I put my order for the D60, I realize that I should have combined this order with the camera to get free shipping. I called the customer service and they helped me to get a free standard shipping for this order because I just ordered Nikon D60. So this order even came before my D60! (I used super saver shipping for D60, which takes longer time.)
This lens hood is perfect for lens protection, light control and is cheap if you consider the lens price. It's perfect.
Works pretty well...but after the 2nd or 3rd day I was using it the hard drive on my Ipod died. The Ipod was extremely hot and the drive was clicking and would not spin. I am going to replace the hard drive but I don't know if I will put it back on the I luv.
Curse of the Chalion is a well-written novel staring ex-soldier turned tutor Cazaril. Cazaril is an endearing character, in the Tradition of Taita (Wilbur Smith's Warlock series). Cazaril gains magical powers after a brush with death and its up to him to save his employer/s. Can he, save the regency? Or is the kingdom destined to fall under the power of a terrible curse?I liked many elements of Curse of the Chalion. But I felt at times Cazaril was a little 'too good to be true.' There is nothing Caz can't do- from negotiating a marriage contract to out-fighting men half his age. Particularly annoying to me was the romance between Caz and one of his pupils who was nearly half his age. Yech. Talk about an abuse of authority. Especially since Caz is described in such a physically unappealing way throughout the book. Double yech. Not a big fan of older man/younger woman scenarios in my fiction. =-(I also thought the portrayal of the religion in this book was a little too 'perfect.' The religious sects in Chalion all seemed to be filled with dozens of devoted, concerned and altruistic clerics. Way too perfect. Give me a couple corrupt, inefficient, bumbling or stupid religious people 'not in touch with the goddess, or perfect healers.' Overall. This was a high caliber book. But I wish less time had been devoted to the 'romance,' which I found far less appealing than the author intended it to be.5 Stars.
My new HP Pavilion Vista system came with only a single VGA port, and I bought the card to give me dual monitor capabilities (one of the highly touted advantages of Vista). I opted for the Geforce brand because supposedly, this product line was ready for Vista whereas the ATI cards may not have been. The card allowed me to upgrade over the integrated graphics, increasing my "Windows Experience Index" from 3.0 to 4.3. I'm not a gamer, so I was going for a low cost solution. I also thought the non-fan heatsink design was kinda cool (some of the 7600GS's do come with fans instead of heatsinks).If I had to do it over again, I'd probably opt for a Geforce 7600GT model, which is supposedly a big upgrade for a minor increase in price. I didn't go for one originally because my system came with DDR2 memory, same as the Geforce 7600GS, whereas the Geforce 7600GT's comes with DDR3 memory, and I was concerned that the mismatch might cause problems.
These work but not all the way to 6 miles. They are a bit heavy too, partially due to the batteries. Sound quality is decent but nothing great.
so the mics very good...probably the best part...it works better wired direct.The wireless options nice although i rarely use this feature. I have been in situations where I needed a wireless microphone, but for the most part, I stay within a few feet of the receiver so it's not a necessity.In my situation the pdwm100 passed with flying color!
I recently purchased the Azden WMS-PRO to help me with sound quality in video blogs, and I'm really impressed with the quality of the product, especially at such an affordable price. I've used it at a distance of at least 100 feet and still had perfect sound. It was easy to use, basically plug it in, and away you go. The only drawback I have is the belt attachment piece leaves a lot to be desired.
I purchased this a little less than 4 years ago. Yesterday the screen started flashing. Switched cables, cards, etc.Monitor is bad, and no warranty remaining. For what I paid, I would expect it to last longer. Wont buy Samsung again.
this a very good quality cable. It works good especially on the printers. Goes fast but if you have a USB port i will take the USB cable because is better product and more fast, it also cost less than this one.
Works much better than the webbing for me -- I should have bought this earlier!
Looked like the original. Great price would buy from again. Will be looking for colored cartriages soon. I Would recomend.
amigo mio gracias por el envio todo esta muy bien, muchas gracias y que pase muy bien y feliz d&iacute;as de los enamorados
If you divide dollars per gigabyte, the Extreme III 8.0 GB card represents the cost knee where you get the most bang for the buck. The 12GB is higher, as is the 4 GB in %/GB. At 8GB as I write this in November 2007 it is the best value in memory cards. Now tomorrow Amazon may re-price everything and this may not be true - so be sure to divide dollars by gigabytes in the 4, 8 and 12 cards unless you just want the biggest -- then buy the 12 GB. They all perform wonderfully fast on devices with firmware to handle the fast read/write CF interface. I'm using it with an E300 camera from Olympus and found the camera was the limiting factor in write speed compared to using it on my computer. With 8GB you can take hundreds of uncompressed photos at maximum resolution using your 8-12 Megapixel camera. Compare that with the old 36 exposure roll of film and you see how convenient it is to never have to open your camera and load film!Keep on shooting!
Received in timely manner, works as advertised- very satisfied.
Placed and order for this item and never received confirmation that item was to be shipped. Before that though I learned that the item was not even in stock (though Amazon reported that there were 4 item in stock). After almost two weeks of phone calls to Ace Digital, they finally told me that the item was not available and would not be from the manufacturer until Jun 30. Only two problems with that. #1, I have a wedding to shoot in July where I really need this lens and that's just cutting it too close, and #2 the lens is dicontinued so I have NO reason to believe that it will even be able from the manufacturerat even that time; seeing as how they directed me to the "web" because they told me personally that they have no more in stock at Fuji Film.Needless to say I cancelled my order. This Amazon thing is definitely a crapshoot.
Sony D-NE005 CD Walkman is a great mp3 player for less tha 40 dollars. Its easy to explorer folders. I found only 2 bad points: it not support the sony ATRAC3 or ATRACPlus format; the player does not read ID3 tags from mp3 files. It is a good player.
Great service. Arrived in excellent condition. Takes great pictures. Would recommend to friends. Delivery was speedy came before delivery date.
the product works perfect and is very cheap great alternative to the 60 $ cables that best buy has
this lens works great, it does nothing! just what it is supposed to, and no more dust will get on my lens
I used this for the back of my flat panel that I was mounting against the wall. The extra bonus that I didn't expect was that it rotated 360 degrees so I could point it in the most optimal direction (toward where the cable comes out of the wall) rather than needing to put a bend in the cable
I purchased this with the Visor Deluxe as soon as it was available. It doubles the memory of the Deluxe(obviously) from 8 to 16 Meg of memory. The File Mover function is very easy to use, so it is a breeze to move Games and other optional files to the module. This allows for both safekeeping and easy removal of the Module, as well as leaving the Internal memory free for serious endeavors such as the Calendar and Contacts.It does not much matter what you move, since it is all accessible in a relatively transparent fashion on the category screens of the Visor. The File Mover icon is only way you can even tell that the 8M module is attached.The only flaw that I have found is that the Books I have downloaded cannot be transferred to the Module with the Reader that they use. Maybe someone brighter than me can figure it out and share the wealth.If the Book transfer worked, I would have given the product a 4th Star. If it worked and they dropped the price, it would definitely be a 5 star value in my opinion.
So I thought for $100 this was a great deal. Yes mine died at around 3 years old, and died quickly, no chance to finalize what I had recently recorded. I liked the set up features and quality it produced. It was very easy to set up and use, I liked the ability to chose the quality of recording. And liked the pause while in record mode ability. I would have given it a better rating if It had lasted longer. I have a stack of DVDs I cant watch because I did not get to finalize them before it died. But it was good and worked great up untill its quick death.
Have had the cable for over 6 months, no problem, no noise detected in transfer quality. Most definitely best bang for the buck. Recommend!
Light, durable, and smooth quick to set up and my go to pod on most of my shoots. Best monopod for this price
This is my first digital camera, having used a Kodak Advantix with some zoom capability for the past several years. The cost of film, development, lost pictures and negatives made the purchase of a digital camera a no brainer. However, the one thing lacking from most digital cameras I had seen was an optical zoom. Digital zoom is almost meaningless, so don't be fooled by ads such as &quot;3x Digital Zoom&quot; which doesn't do much alone. I researched various other models, including the Olympus zoom models, but chose this camera because of the terrific price, quality glass Leica lense, compact size and the unbelieveable 12x optical zoom with picture stabilization, which is necessary to take non-blurry pictures at full zoom. The only concern I had was some negative comments by Amazon reviewers regarding low light photos. The first thing I did when I received the camera was take some photos of people in low light conditions at distances over 10 feet with the flash on. I discovered two things: (1) The pictures came out fine. (2) Hey I can use this thing without even looking at the instructions! It is a very simple camera to use, the screen menus are easy to navigate and activate options. The key theme here being the lack of frustration. There is a dial on the camera with little pictures or icons such as: a camera (when you are in normal photo mode), a car (to photo moving objects), a flower (to photo extreme close-ups), a person with a star above them (night photos). It can't be easier than that. Turn that dial to shoot video, press the shutter and you now are recording home video- as long as your memory card permits. I recommend purchasing a large memory card, 128 Megabytes is sufficient, since the 8 MB card that comes with the camera will only let you take about 30 high quality photos. The instruction manual is the best I have seen for an electronic product. Each page has a large heading at the top for the action you are trying to accomplish, i.e., take photos, record video, play back video, delete pictures. This makes it quick to find the topic. Underneath that heading are the simple steps, with diagrams showing you what to do. A positive of this camera is that once you learn how to accomplish an action, it is so intuitive you will likely never have to refer to the manual again once you have tried it.I was unconcerned about some mild criticisms about the lack of manual adjustability of certain camera-tech related functions, which I admittedly do not understand. I am not a professional photographer so I don't feel as I am missing anything, nor will you if you just take casual family, event and vacation related photos.The second day I had the camera I took it outside and shot some full zoom photos with the picture stabilization feature on. I was stunned by the detail, clarity and quality of the pictures I could obtain from objects at incredible distances. I cannot imagine ever using a camera without an optical zoom again. It simply opens up a whole new world of possiblilites for your pictures and frees you from the limitations of a regular camera, without the need to carry around a bunch of bulky zoom lenses like you might see a professional photogopher use.The camera seems very sturdy, comes with a nice strap, fine lense cap with its own micro strap connecting it to the camera if you like, to prevent it from being lost. I was initially dissappointed that Amazon only offered the black model, but it looks nicer in person then on the web page. I am now glad they only sell the black version because it looks sharp. If you want some technical oriented reviews, versus an anecdotal review, there are many fine detailed reviews, with examples of actual photos taken using the camera on the web. I liked the one at Digital Camera Resource.
I know that its normal for chargers like this to generate some noise that is audible through the car speakers when playing music but I just couldn't stand it. It honestly wasn't that much buzzing and had I kept the charger longer I probably would have gotten used to it and not heard it at all but I'm picky about those type of things. So overall I don't recomend it but I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter which charger you buy your still going to get some buzzing.
My husband and I bought the 32&quot;. We saw it on shop at home. Of course it looked great on tv and the price was right on target.com. After some delay it arrived. The picture was very red and needed constant adjustment. We contacted Syntax who sent a new main board and a tech to install it. That part was defective. So we were sent a replacement set. We pulled the box off the new tv to discover a very large dent on the top of the back panel. So back went the first two tv's. We now have our third tv and it too is damaged!!! Something is wrong with the stand causing it to tilt forward. We are now waiting for #4!!! We're keeping our fingers crossed. We're very disappointed in Syntax's quality control.
Purchased from Amazon and brought them to MacWorld. I was not impressed on the trip to MacWorld but the manufacturer replaced them and showed me how to put them in my ear. Great customer service without even looking at a receipt. Buying another set for my wife.
take care of my lens is a trouble thing for me .i had used a lenspen for cleaning ,but it is time for change a new lenspen.
the charge and play is very convenient. Now i don't have to buy any more batteries! i can use 2 controllers at once. one connected to the charger and the other with the battery pack! It saves me a lot of money!
I bought this cube speaker system (mine is black plastic) in December 2008 from Walmart as a Christmas treat for myself. I am a hobbiest musician and I feel it is a wonderful product - low cost, nice sound. I've used with my Zune 80G at reheasals. My adult daughter likes it too and has started "taking it over", if you know what I mean. So I'm going to order this white one for her as a surprise.
Both ink cartridges in this boxed package came dried up and unusable.I will now have to a) go to the local store to buy a new set of ink and b) try to return these dried ones to amazon.I suggest purchasing ink at your local Staples/OfficeDepot/OfficeMax where you can return the ink in person.
-AWESOME- picture. There is a lag when I change channels, but I don't flip channels much (I use the guide and that works just fine) so I don't really notice it. I have a Wii and I noticed a lot of lag when not on Game mode, but this tv remembers what mode each input takes so when I switch to the Wii now it goes right into game mode and, while I think there's still a little lag, i don't really notice it once I'm into the game. Anyway, 4 stars because of the lag thing, but the picture is terrific, and the sound is just fine for in TV speakers.
These Sony earphones are great! I like the way they fit in my ears, and the bass on them is effective for their size. I hope Sony will keep making this shape of earphone for a long time - it's the only earphone that feels comfortable in my ear.
I have done 3 games and 2 movies so far from the pack. No bad disc yet. The slowest speed you can burn them is 3x and it works good for games.---UPDATE---I used all of them and not one coaster.
I was always buying new earphones because mines were always losing their quality and also I would wrap them around my mp3 player and the cord would break where the adapter plugs in. I got these cute earphones in Times Square in the middle of the holiday season. As soon as I bought them, I opened the box, and popped them right in and as soon as i started playing my mp3 player, I couldnt hear a thing! They blocked out all the noise and it felt like I had earplugs in, rather than earphones. I recommend these earphones to anyone who likes to block out noise and really wants to feel the bass inside their heads.
First of all, this system is A+++! I have had the system for a while, as I wanted to make sure I had a full listening experience before I wrote a review. The ADA890 makes my TV explode with sound. The dolby digital/THX is so realistic when I watch DVD's. It is great for games too, all of the little sounds you just can't hear with just your TV come alive.I just wanted to share my great experience and kudos to Altec Lansing for making another superior product.
This Region Free DVD player was a great purchase for the price. Simply plugged it in, followed the same wire connections that were used on the DVD player that was being replaced, sat back and have enjoyed watching all of my locally purchased and UK purchased DVD's without any problems what so ever. If you're looking for a basic, simple Region Free DVD player without a mess load of bells and whistles I highly recommend this model.
Easy to setup and transfer files. Works for what I needed it for.
Does what it is intended for but causes vignetting at wide end of lens. I expected this so am not disappointed.
What's to say? The item arrived in fine condition, new, works as it should, and was speedily delivered.
The quality of sound at the price you pay is what led me to make this purchase. Not to mention the astounding reviews it has.Now that I've been using them for a month and a half, what do I think? They're GREAT! The quality is superb and the product just feels like it is well made. There is only 1 NEGATIVE thing I could say about it though: they make your ears/head warm! This might not be a problem for you. I personally tend to feel warmer quicker, and enjoy my air conditioning and cool creature comforts (first world problem I know).But it is not something I could ignore. If you don't plan to listen to music for more than 2 hours at a time they are perfect. But if you're like me, and like "turn on and tune out" while you're at work in your ZONE, then this will not meet your needs.If Sony could resolve this issue and make them cooler (or maybe put in a baby air conditioner.. just kidding) then I would give this 5 stars. But as it is, I give it 4 stars.
This is exactly what was purchased. Though it wasnt compatible with my stereo, the cord is very sturdy and seems like a right match for what it is supposed to do. So before buying this product, check many times in many places to see if this is compatible with your radio. i ended up buying a different cord because replacing the stereo wouldve been very expensive ($80-$500+), I have nothing bad to say so dont take my word for it. just be very cautious.
For a very cheap price, this beauty works. Nothing much else to say about this product really. It's a really good deal. I'd recommend this if you needed a coupler.
I use to split the audio output from my HDTV to my earphones or stereo speakers. The volume control feature is a bonus. No problems with them.
I got this to adapt my home audio preamplifier with unbalanceed outputs a professional power amplifier with balanced inputs.Works like a charm.No hum or distortiion at all.
I'm going to have to disagree with the last review that states that he was not happy with the film quality. (...). As someone in the industry he should that only a dedicated slide scanner will provide professional level results.I use the scanner to scan old 35mm slides that my father had taken and it works great. Color negatives are not properly suited for this scanner but my slides come out good enough to email to family and to print out.The scanner is also USB 2.0 which I find great. When you do want to do a high resolution scan the high speed USB really comes in handy compared to the older USB. Overall the scanner is great for the money. Sure, I'd like to see it produce spectacular color negatives but you can't get a miracle product (...)
I have never liked regular earbuds; they don't stay in well (my ears are often too small) and are uncomfortable. However I don't want big bulky headphones either. These are perfect: lightweight, comfortable, stay in well, and very inexpensive. They are a little flimsy, but as long as you don't abuse they they should be fine. I've used them for some light excercise but have yet to use them for more. I spent a bit of time picking out headphones as I am picky with them and these were a great choiceOverall: highly recommended and great deal
I DJ IN ALL THE CLUBS and i love them , the only thing is they do look a little soft around the turning points
Excellent camera. My daughter need this type of camera for class and has been great! Great camera for a photography class!!
The Nexus Car Kit was easy to install and comes with several mounting options. Our biggest challenge is to remember to remove both the Nexus player and the passport chip when we want to use the unit indoors. We had an XM MyFi and only had to grab the unit out of the car. Now there's two things to bring inside.
When I purchased my Blu Ray Theater System for my bedroom, I was told that it didn't come with an HDMI cable. I was also told that in order to get true Blu Ray you need one, which I found it strange but what the heck it was a great deal. The salesman also told me I could go buy one for about twenty bucks or so at any retail electronics store.I immediately did my research on what type of HDMI was appropriate for Blu Ray and proceeded to purchased the best two HDMI 6 foot cables I could find thru Amazon.com..The cost, a whooping $5.41 total, including free delivery to my door step. If I had purchased on the street it would have cost me over fifty dollars plus the time and cost of driving to the store, "You do the math".By the way they work great, gold plated and all.
Not a bother with it. Works fine and all that. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a computer lock. Bit pricey.
this is a great little product ,easy to use very accurate on depth through my kayak hull, its wintertime so not alot of fish in the river right now, but it did put me on a couple of themHumminbird PiranhaMAX 170 4-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder and Dual-Beam Transducer
I bought this to install a new CD deck in my RV. Installation took under an hour, including the time it took to solder the wiring harness and mount the deck to the dash adapter. Cheap and simple. What more do you want?
This is a superb monitor at a great price. The picture clarity, viewing angles and responsiveness are all I could wish for.This is my first LCD monitor, and my first widescreen monitor, so I was a little wary of swapping out my CRT (which was also a Viewsonic). But the need for a bigger monitor and smaller desk space made this monitor attractive - particularly at this price. After using the vx2235wm for a few days, I couldn't be happier.Running the monitor at its native resolution of 1680x1050, the image is remarkably crisp, and the colours are very consistent across the entire screen area. At other resolutions, the image is still extremely good, and only suffer when compared to the native res. The controls are fairly intuitive, and provide a nice balance between simplicity and flexibility. There are some preset contrast/brightness modes, but I selected "standard" and set my own levels. While running programs with a lot of movement - okay, games - I noticed little if any ghosting or shadowing. Playing movies is a joy.A few points I would note that may be negatives for potential buyers:- The maximum resolution of 1680x1050 is great, but there are 22" monitors out there with higher resolutions. Personally, I don't like to peer at small text or fiddle with font sizes or DPI, so this monitor suits me well. But if you want the highest number of pixels per screen inch you can buy, this ain't it.- The monitor doesn't have a 1:1 or fixed aspect setting. This means that unless your graphics card supports these features, the monitor will stretch any image you send it to fill the entire (wide)screen. If you spend most of your time running desktop applications or playing newer games, this won't be a problem. But if you play older games that only support 4:3-style full-screen resolutions (800x600, 1280x1024, 1600x1200) the image will be stretched horizontally to fill the screen, making your opponents look chubby.What's worse, determining whether a graphics card will fix this for you is tricky. Generally, Nvidia seems to do it while ATI doesn't, but there are exceptions in both cases. In short, if you're a hard-core player of older games, and this stretching will bother you, then this is not the monitor for you unless you *know* your graphics card will preserve the aspect ratio of 4:3 resolutions.- The preset modes all have the brightness setting way too high for my tastes. I have a fairly dimly lit office, and some display modes are like staring into a headlight! After reducing the brightness manually, it was fine, although the image seemed to dim more noticeably when viewed at an angle. Maybe this is just business as usual with TFT LCD monitors, but it's behaviour you don't get with a CRT.For most home users, office workers or game-players, this monitor has exceptional performance at an exceptional price. For those wanting a monitor for graphic design or professional photo editing, or hardcore players of older games, I'd recommend getting a more specialized monitor.
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CAMERA.GREAT QUALITY PICTURES, DON'T EVEN HAVE TO TURN ON THE FLASH MOST OF THE TIME BECAUSE IT COMES OUT BRIGHT, LOVE THE MP3 FEATURE, LOVE HOW THE CAMERA IS SHAPED ON SIDE BECAUSE ITS VERY COMFORTABLE TO HOLD AND IT DOESN'T SLIP OUT OF MY HANDS. I ALSO LOVE THE DESIGN BECAUSE ITS VERY SLEEK AND THE SCREEN IN THE BACK IS BIG. DON'T HAVE ANY CONS TO REPORT ABOUT THIS CAMERA.I LOVE IT!!! :)
The television offers a great picture for the price. While I was a little nervous about ordering it on-line, it arrived quickly and in perfect condition. The price on Amazon was several hundred dollars less than the store price, including shipping. The tv offers great picture and sound. It is large, so make sure you have room in your living room to fit it.
My nine year old got these binoculars and he loves them. They're small enough to be easy for smaller hands to hold, and light enough he doesn't nearly drop them and he can hold them steady. The clarity and magnification is good, too, so they're appropriate for adults as well. A good buy, and a fair price. We're happy with this purchase.
When I first heard of these earphones, they were praised so well that I just had to get them. When I listened to them, the sound was relatively balanced in terms of highs/mids/lows, but not much more spectacular than any other earphones like jvc aircushions.What really bothered me was the thickness of the cord. The cord was so thin that I couldn't even walk around with sound resonating to the earphones! It was unbearable! And if that wasn't enough, the earphones themselves were so difficult to put in. They kept slipping out of my ears no matter which way I put them. I was not a big fan of the assymetric design, and I am still not now.About 6 months after normal everyday usage and low volume music, the right earbud stops working completely. Dead. After only half a year. I was hoping these to last much longer! And so it is after this pair of earphones that I gave up completely on trying to get $30 earphones and just settle for cheaper ones that still provide the same sound.
The case I recieved was different from the one showed but works just as well and seems to be a good product.
The Data Traveler 4gb flash drive has got to be one of the best deals on a flash drive available. Fast write times, a simple but quality design, and a stellar price make this the flash drive of choice around the office.I prefer thePatriot XT 4GB, which is more rugged, and faster than the Data Traveler, but also more expensive.
This lens is the best we could do for the Lumix camera. The original lens is permanently fixed on the Lumix camera so you can only add a lens like this product. Adding the lens to the existing lens means the quality of the picture is reduced. Also when you use the fisheye lens without zooming in you get a black ring around the picture. Last the built in flash on top of the camera is blocked by the addition of the fish eye lens-leaving a funny black spot on your flash picture. This is not a problem if you use the hot shoe and an external flash or you don't take a flash picture. Still considering the price (fairly cheap)of this lens we didn't expect much more. Having pointed out the faults it must be said we have had great fun taking pictures with this fish eye lens.
'DO NOT MISS THIS CAMERA!!!Several weeks ago, I purchased the Pentax K100D Super here on Amazon, after doing lots of research here and on other sites. I have been a somewhat serious amateur for 20 years or more, my last SLR being a Pentax Super Program. I also have been using an Olympus point & shoot digital camera, only 1.3 megapixels. It was time to upgrade!There were several reasons I went with the K100D Super.1. It is one of the few SLR digitals that uses AA rechargeable batteries. BTW, I use only the new Nimh that hold their charge seemingly forever. They work great.2. It was compatible with the whole bag of Pentax lenses I bought 20 years ago! This saved me hundreds of dollars!3. It has been out of production for 2 years, so this was maybe the last chance! Ebay only had 2, both used models.4. It has a dust removal system, which several techie friends said I wanted.5. It has the shake reduction system in the camera, instead of the lenses, like some other top brands. This is what allows you to have shake reduction with your old lenses.So how do I like it, after several days of intense shooting in different conditions? Here is a list of things I like, in no particular order.1. It uses all my old lenses, although the auto focus does not function with them. It does, however, not allow you to shoot unless the lens is totally focused.2. One quick trip through the manual and I was able to find all the options on my own. There is a nice bright, large LCD screen on the back that shows all the info. When you review pictures you havetaken, you can see them full screen, or up in the corner, with the rest of the screen filled with all the settings that were in effect for the photo. There a several options for info display as well.3. After talking to people who are using cameras that cost $2,000, I found that the top ISO setting is larger than theirs. It goes to 3200. If you do any inside shooting without flash, make sure the camera is set to be able to reach all the way to 3200.4. Top shutter speed is 1/4000th of a second.5. An available option is a great lens, 18-55 zoom. Don't miss this one!6. I am using a 4gig SD card. At the lowest settings of pixels and quality, you can get almost 9,000 pictures on the card! At middle quality, you still get a couple thousand on a 4gig card.7. If you have been using a point & shoot digital and are switching to SLR, you won't believe how fast you can shoot pictures. Pretty much as fast as you press the button.8. I love the USB cord for transferring pictures to my computer. Using Windows XP, I didn't do anything but plug in. The computer set itself up for my camera and I just used a photo viewer I always use to move photos around, to transfer them into the computer.9. One set of alkaline batteries that came with the camera wore out while I was just learning the camera. The rechargeable Nimh hybrids lasted all day, in fact I probably shot 400 or 500 photos, left it on much of the day, and the gauge still showed a full charge. 2 sets of these batteries are about all you would ever need.10. I tried shooting outside in the dark with just lights in the neighborhood and the results were great, using the night shot setting.11. This camera was envied all weekend by people who had higher priced digital SLRs. Takes great photos, gives you whatever amount of help you need, and lets you control whatever you want to. Even if you have never used an SLR of any type, don't miss this camera.Possible cons -1. The lens that comes with the camera on amazon has 5.6 or 4 as its widest aperture. That is one reason you have to use 3200 ISO inside without flash. I have a 55mm 1.4 lens that works great.2. Make sure you start by setting the Sharpness option as high as it goes. The default isn't the best.3. The metal loops that hold the straps are mounted vertically, when they should be horizontal. The way they are, when you wear it around your neck, the camera lens tends to point out, not down, even with a heavy telephoto lens attached. This makes it more likely to get damage on the lens or just bang it into people in a crowd. DO NOT NEGLECT TO BUY A SKYLIGHT 1B FILTER TO PROTECT THE LENS.4. With a telephoto lens, this camera is heavy. But that does help to lessen shaking.5. The auto white balance is still not too realistic inside with some types of light. When I set the balance manually, it was beautiful, the colors almost exactly what I saw with my eyes.Hints -1. Make sure to buy the big Canon camera bag, if you have 3 or more lenses and other gadgets like chargers. Otherwise you will have to go to camera stores and pay top dollar. Walmart, Target, evenbig box electronics stores tend not to have nice big camera bags. I would also recommend buying a small bag that only holds the camera and a small lens, for when you want to just grab it and go. The big Canon bag is HEAVY when loaded, and you have to keep something that big with you at all times because people know what is in it!SUMMING UP -If you have some old Pentax lenses you like, and you like the Pentax brand, don't miss this camera!!!!!!!!!
It just works. It took me 5 minutes to setup and I haven't had a problem since (more than a month). The speed is every bit as good as a direct connect to the cable modem itself. Just plug in, change your PC to DHCP addressing on the TCP/IP properties, reboot your computer, launch your browser (no proxy server), and type in [the required info] and your set.Also, remember, you can now share drives on the other PC's connected to the router. Attaching is simple if you know the machine name or assigned IP address. Find out your assigned IP address by running WINIPCFG from your Run command if you are on Win 98. It's IPCONFIG from a DOS prompt in Windows NT or 2000.I can go on... but trust me, for the cost of this unit, it cannot be beat. Oh, one other thing, turn off your firewall software. With NAT, you don't have to worry about getting hacked on your side of the router.
There's a reason this kit is so cheap. It's the biggest piece of s*** on earth. It doesn't hold a double din deck properly. The screws that come with the kit to attach the faceplate to the dash kit are way too short and won't make a solid connection to keep the two together. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money on the Scosche. Way easier to put together and looks great
I find that the Vizio L32 HDTV that I purchased meets all of my expectations as far as quality and features are concerned. Compared to the open market for this size and type of TV it was lower priced. In addition Amazon's system of on-line buying was easy, understandable and prompt. I have no hesitation in purchasing things from Amazon now.
This WOULD be a great product. Bright screen, powerful fast processer, loads of memory. But The first one I bought had the wireless fail in 6 hours, the second in about 5 days. Quite frustrating to have your system all set up nice and then have the wireless die. After all, WIFI is the reason to buy this unit for the price you have to pay. Steer clear of this one for now. I returned my second for a refund rather than an exchange. Its a shame, because everything else is bluetooth and this would be the one to get for wifi.
I ordered this machine for my daughter with great expectations of burning a bizillion audio CD's over Christmas. No such luck.For starters, the software caused a fatal exception fault when I tried to load it on my Gateway 2000. Finally got it installed after 3 uninstall/install attempts. Then the (...) thing wouldn't write to the high speed HP CD-R provided with the component by HP. You'd think that the company would know what I ultimately found out - it will only write to 1x - 8x media. Try to find those in bulk quantity. The HP REcord Now program was also very slow when I tried to burn a music mix from 4 separate CD's, although I never got it to write to any CD-R.I fought my through the Troubleshooting Guide and finally got an autoreply from the "24/7" customer service department. (...)Good riddance.
I have 2003 Mercedes E320 with premium audio with multi discs. The sound quality for this cassette is good as long as you don't turn up the volume on your media player all the way since if you do then you will hear some noises. So my suggestion is turn up the volume around 75%-80% on your media player and if you like to play it loud then turn up your car audio instead.
I think I would've been happier with an uglier, cheaper CD burner. I've coastered three disks for every one I've recorded. The software is useless -- it hangs precisely 47 seconds into testing. To get the included software to work properly, I've had to uninstall and reinstall each time. So now I'm using MusicMatch. Sony's support,while pleasant, was also useless. They repaired problems with a grinding noise and the eject button, but couldn't help me with the stalling problem. In fact, I had better luck when I did exactly opposite what they told me!
Very easy to install (Should be up & running within 15-20 minutes). The webcam itself works great; excellent picture quality and its accompanying features (especially the face tracking aspect of it) make it well worth the price. Heads up: It gets Hot! If you've used it for more than 15-20 minutes, handle with care. No oven mitts necessary but it does get hot. Apart from that, the carrying case may be slightly small for the webcam (takes a minute to get it in there just right), but overall a good investment! Far better than other competing products in the market.
To the poster who posted &quot;New Firmware Upgrade Ends most of the Negative Reviews, March 22, 2001 Reviewer: An electronics fan from Boston, MA&quot;You forgot to mention one thing: This is Beta firmware. For some people, such as me, I'm willing to take the risk (but then I don't have any right to complain if things go belly up after installing a beta firmware). However, other people may not appreciate the fact that you posted a link to beta firmware without informing anyone of that fact.As such, your review was no help to any neophyte computer/electronic users.
fast and quick delivery. I had to call customer service to find out how much memory my digital camera could hold. They kindly gave my the infomation I required and decided to buy the SanDisk 2 gb. It works great! I'm able to take over 2000 pictures and tape video without any problem.
This DVD player is not region free out of the box as it is advertised. You have to find the correct codes on the Internet and input them yourself. Here is the link I used: http://buan.nu/philips/dvp630/regioncodehack.html It worked for me. Use it at your own risk.
I bought this a couple of months ago, and at first, got a lemon. It crashed continuously, and when I was on the phone with the tech guy &quot;Larry&quot; (who was obviously in India), it crashed when scanning the disk for errors. And the tech guy offered extremely simple advice that most people with any kind of computer experience would've tried before calling.However, my replacement has been relatively pain-free. The only problem was that it crashed when I was trying to install the software for Verizon DSL service. You may run into problems there as Verizon said it was a problem with the system registry of the PC (I did manage a way to get around the problem and am happily using DSL today).A primary reason for buying this computer was for its DVD-burning capability, and for the possibility of capturing VHS tapes onto the computer, and creating DVDs out of them. I was under the impression that I would be able to plug my VCR directly into the computer and capture the video into the computer and create DVDs. You can't do that however. You can plug the VCR into the 610XL, and watch the video in the media center under the gaming device section, but why anybody with a TV would do that is beyond me, as the video shows in a small 3X4&quot; window. Converting VHS to DVD requires a capture device (I suggest the Canopus ADVC-100), and some editing software (ULead Video Studio 7.0 SE and DVD Movie Factory 2.0 have done the job for me). That means an extra $400.The documentation/instruction booklet is not that great. It spends an inordinate amount of time discussing the TIVO-like qualities of this computer, which unfortunately at this time I'm not using. But I can't imagine a better, more compact PC for my purposes (Video capturing/editing, DVD burning) than this machine.
this thing is very small and it looks very cool, for my laptop it works great.
I have had the bag for over a year now and take I with me on the weekends. The bag will pack a weekend worth of cloths, the computer and my other gadgets. The bag has been holding up great. I would buy again.
I bought this from Amazon and am thoroughly impressed. The field of view is fine, and you can see a ton of detail within a reasonable range. I turned out the lights in my room, looked out the window with it at my pool (20 feet away) and saw ripples in the water. I aimed it up at the sky, and saw a line of incoming airline traffic that I couldn't see otherwise. I took it down to the basement -- pitch black -- used the infrared illuminator and could read the text off boxes. Taking it outside, I could see clearly the houses across the street, cars, dogs outside -- just a ton of stuff. Remove the gear from my eye and I can see little to nothing. The thing's a beaut.My only concerns are about how long it will last and hold up. Light damages this type of technology if handled improperly, and I'm hoping that generally careful use and no abuse will keep this thing purring for a long time. The power source is convenient too --- two double AA's are all you need.
Great reception. easy setup, love the pre-integrated coax, quick, buying another right away for $89 17" tv in guest bedroom..
I've never thrown something new out so quickly. I almost always read the amazon reviews, wish I had for this product. Sounds like a meat grinder in my VCR, and only showed choppy video for a few seconds before my VCR said, "This is enough" and spit it back out.
I got this adapter for my mom to adapt her headphone for her tablet. She thought it was a neat product. The price was certainly good and the shipment was very fast.
4 DAYS HAVE PASSED AND AMAZON STILL HAS NOT SHIPPED ANY OF MY ITEMS. EVERYTHING WAS IN STOCK. FREE SHIPPING MEANS 'WHEN I FEEL LIKE SHIPPING YOUR STUFF'. EASIER TO GO TO THE STORE AND BUY. ABOUT THE SAME PRICES BUT WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF NOT FILLING MY ORDER IN A TIMELY MANNER. BTW, IT ONLY TAKES 2 DAYS TRANSIT FROM AMAZON WAREHOUSE TO ME.
This is a great bag if you have a decent sized kit. If you're looking for something with a strong body, then this isn't for you.
I'm very satisfied except for one problem, on my super wide 10mm the polarizing effect falls off.
Our old caller I.D. quit working so I ordered this for my Dad. It works great. The only difference between this one and the one we had is that the old one had a compartment for backup batteries in case the power went out. This one does not. It is still a good caller I.D.
I was very pleased with this Headphone. I had looked everywhere for them, and was surprised they were so inexpensive. Love the volume control and the long 8-ft. cord. Highly recommend them......
ok, this is a great GPS. simple to use, easy interface, easy upgrades, etc. THE CRAP, however, is that this is touted as 'future proof' and just isn't, not for me anyway. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting a phone company shouting about smartphones, and yet this GPS doesn't support the TREO line of smartphones. WHat??? How can you NOT make this connection, I don't know. The call I made to customer support, they simply said that THEY did not support the TREO. Therefore, many of the cool 'features' on the phone, txt message support, data updates for POI's, etc., do not work with the TREO line.
I use this remote to control my Dishnetwork receiver, Sony TV, Panasonic DVD player/recorder, and Harmon Kardon receiver. It controls all components flawlessly. It does take time to custom program buttons, but the directions are easy to follow. One of the things I like most about this remote is that it's not overly populated with buttons to complicate things. I also like the fact that it's under $30 and made from a name brand company. I honestly can't justify spending $150+ on a universal remote that has the same function as this.
I love this camera, but I guess I'm just a bonehead when it comes to these kinds of things. Honestly, I have just turned it on, and used it. I mean, the flash is easy to find and thats about it. I can zoom and take pics. So, my review may not mean much, but for just point and shoot...it's been superb.
Yea this one was a bit of an overkill... I didn't even fill 1/4 of it with two batteries for my camcorder
Not much to review here, it's just a USB cable. But it seems well constructed and works fine.
This product is great with My Zaurus 5600.
THIS IS A GOOD HARD DRIVE UNIT, FAST ENOUGH FOR AND IDE DRIVE, FAIR PRICE
I originally bought this to aid my old $8 rabbit ears. I wasn't very happy with the results. Thinking the rabbit ears might have been defective, I bought a new antenna, which works great by itself. (Phillips SDV2710/27) But with this signal enchancer I am now getting all local channels and also channels from the city 60 miles away. I am now a happy camper! :D (The TV is a Samsung Digital HD TV.)
This item is a bait and switch. The price seems great, but then Northstar Electronics will just cancel the order. I'm telling you from experience, do not buy anything from Northstar Electronics. Their customer service and policies are unethical.
This laptop sleeve doesn't really fit 17 inch Dells at all. It's great for my 14 inch laptop....even has room for all the wires and other such paraphenalia. But, don't buy it for your 17-inch.
This headset is far more comfortable for extended periods of use than the earbud set. The requirement to use the push-to-talk button on the radio can be awkward at times but I usually have the radio in my shirt pocket. It's easy to find the PTT button by feel when it is parked there. I would have rated it one star higher if it had a lapel push-to-talk button. Of course that feature would raise the price but it would be worth it. I find it to be a worthwhile accessory
is not good the battery is going down very fast ,life battery maximo 65 minutes
I purchased a couple of these reels at the same time that I bought the PowerSlide 3650 slide scanner.What a good move that was. For bulk slide scanning, this is the only way to go in scanning 100 slides at a time.If you're purchasing a PowerSlide 3650, then be sure to get a couple of these. One to be running through the scanner, and the other one have free to load the next 100 slides. Keeps you going with your scanning "around the clock".The quality is top notch, very well constructed (no flimsy plastic reel here). Has a nice clear plastic dust cover for each reel as well.This item is MADE IN GERMANY... Not some cheap garbage product of China.Two thumbs up on this product. You'll be pleased that you bought it if you're doing any kind of bulk slide scanning as I have been doing.
I Use this on my AlienBee 1600 Studio flash and its shocking how accurate this thing is. I've used it with my Canon 40d and just started taking tons of pics in rapid succession (Like 3-5+ pics per second for like 10 seconds) and the PocketWizard fired my flash 100% of the time, zero problems. Unlike my old cheap $30 fleabay triggers which only worked about 75-85% of the time. These Pocket Wizards are the industry standard for professionals. Use these and not the new PocketWizards (until they work the bugs out of the new ones). On my most recent professional shoot I didnt miss a single shot thanks to the awesome Pocket Wizards Plus II transceiver. Awesome product, no complaints.
This is one of the greatest products I've ever used. It is so simple to set up, and so easy to use, even my mother can operate the home theater now without a problem. It even has support for Pronto Codes, if a function for your device is not already in the database. The one drawyback with that is you have to e-mail them the code, and it takes about a week for them to put it in. Other than that, I HIGHLY recommend any of the Harmony remotes.
Let me preface this review by saying that I am extremely clumsy and I'm the ultimate electronics durability tester. If something can withstand my abuse it is not only well made, it's almost indestructible.After much deliberation I decided to get the 720SW to replace my Olympus D-560. I was very happy with Olympus in terms of image quality. Cost definitely came into the equation- I already had the XD cards and wanted to spend more money on the camera itself than settle for something less and buy a 1gig card for whatever other camera I was interested in.I hadn't ever had a camera with a rechargeable battery so I bought an extra knowing that I'd be on the go almost every day and I didn't want to be caught somewhere and see the low battery message of doom. If you are getting this camera, do yourself a favor and get the extra. The charger doesn't take long to charge the batteries but the batteries barely weigh anything so they're easy to carry with you. I found that I often accidentally turn it on when I have it in my purse just because something will press against it. It does have an automatic shut off although I'm not sure what the timer is.Let me tell you about the durability. I took this camera with me to Thailand and Hawaii where I used it every day for about a month and a half. I dropped it once in the middle of the street in Bangkok from maybe 4 feet and it was fine. I don't think it even turned off. I took it on a jungle trek for 2 days and had it in my hand almost the whole time. It got dragged in the dirt a little as I climbed up and fell down a hill, it dropped into water and mud in a rice paddy, and I also leaked half a bottle of sunblock on it. I took it out in the rain (I went during monsoon season) and snorkeled with it several times and it worked perfectly. It is absolutely waterproof without an addition housing.Underwater pictures with this camera are decent! It took some excellent pictures of sea turtles and schools of fish. The underwater features definitely work better the more light you have. Don't expect much from your underwater pictures unless you're taking them in the day time and in some very clear water. Also, don't be afraid of using the 720SW in salt water. I had mine submerged for hours at a time. At the end of the day you follow the cleaning instructions which basically amount to you filling a bowl or a bucket up with fresh, clean water and swishing it around for a bit. After it was dry I cleaned the lens and it was as good as new.Something else I am absolutely loving about this camera is the size. The LCD is very large and it does have the brightness option so you can see your pictures clearly in the day time if you adjust the settings. The camera can easily fit into my front pocket which makes it very portable. The resolution on the camera is very good at 7.1mp provided you aren't using the rapid-succession mode or the image stabilization mode. Both have their uses but they do not yield the highest quality pictures.The menu on the Olympus is very straightforward and easy to use. My complaint is that it has to be reset every time you turn on the camera. The image quality is adjustable depending on what you are doing. It has a 640x480 if you're taking little snapshots or messing around. It has 2 different resolution settings for the highest 3072x2304.If anyone is thinking about getting this camera, do it. It's a camera that is built to last. You don't need to worry if you drop it. You don't need to fret about the screen getting damaged if you take it in the rain. No, it's not big and bulky so it won't take up much space when you're on the go. The picture quality is high. The waterproof feature may be more than you need but the fact that it's basically built like a tank certainly isn't. Save yourself the hassle of buying the Pentax Optio WP. It isn't built nearly as well as the 720. The added bonus is that you don't need to worry about getting a service guarantee with the Olympus- it's built well enough where you definitely don't need it. Chances are pretty good that your extended warranty won't cover you setting it on fire or pushing it down the garbage disposal.
I have a library of 6-Disc Magazines. My previous player failed and was expensive to repair. I play it daily and for hours. I have not found a similar product that allows use of a cartridge so that individual discs don't have to be changed and stored in their original cases. My discs are stored in the magazines.The price was reasonable and allowed me to use the magazines I already have.
this digital cam i a very good cam with good zoom and style and the pic are excellentbuy it!
I have this system matched with an LG 55" LCD TV. With my homes' high ceilings it's like being in a theater. As an audio tech I can tell you this little sound system will give you the best BANG for your buck!
This is the third Zire 21 in 2 months and they were brand new! Palm admits the major bug: it resets itself and erases all data for no apparent reason. The inconvenience of this is unimaginable. Palm refuses to upgrade another machine and don't know when they will fix this bug. They said this bug occurs when you place the Zire near cellphones, which is ludicrously inconvenient! I've had it reset when charging on the cradle next to my computer. Don't buy this machine or you are stuck with it!
The automobile charger I was using for my 2004 3rd generation (Firewire based) iPod finally broke and I needed a replacement. Luckily for me an original 2004 Griffin charger was available from this seller on Amazon. It provides a Firewire power port and iPod cable that works as advertised.
After reading many reviews on this product, while being headphone-less, I went ahead and bought it. After using it for some time, my only conclusion is that this is a decent pair of headphones for the price. It's not extraordinary as some would put, as the sound is basically the thirty-something you paid for it, but everything is is quite worth it.Things I liked about these headphones:- Good quality sound (not better than the Shure E2 ones I bought)- Wires don't tangle (yes!)- Bass is really nice- Sound isolation without noise-canceling prices- ComfortableI think it is a good buy for what you get. Just don't expect professional sound quality. That's my two cents.
Contrary to a recent review on &quot;December 19, 2001 &quot; I just burnt 700 Mb of data on a 80 min CD and it worked great.Audio CD's are the same. It workes great for me , installation was a piece of cake.I have a 350 P2 processor and I am thankfully having no problems with it.
I've had the Quest 2 for 4 or 5 years. I use it nearly every day. It is very lightweight and small. It does fit easily into a shirt or pants pocket for safety or use. It holds 500 waypoints! Not just 1 or 2, so waypoints or destinations from last week or years ago are still in the memory. They may not be on a list, but go to map mode, find the Icon, that you used and labeled, click and you are headed that way. You can build a whole trip and save it. A work trip, frequent complex route or a vacation trip with as many stops as you like. One feature not on many GPSs is a latitude/longitude. It can display it or you can run the cursor there to find a waypoint. You can customize the main screen to indicate any number of combinations of data. My main concern when purchasing was screen size. With normal vision it is useable. The brightness is adjustable for full sun use or dim it for better night vision. You can use the simple functions or there are loads of more in depth functions available. This is fully loaded GPS. Speaker mode works well. I like the lady with the British accent. I wonder if Garmin has upgraded the processor since I purchased mine. It can run slow, sometimes, and you have to pull over to let it catch up, on occasion.
I hooked up my unit to a DEH-P4700MP and everything works fine. I don't use playlists on my ipod, so once I set the headunit for random, the only buttons I use are for next song and previous song. And they work great. I've learned to live without fastforward and reverse.I don't know if it's the headunit or the ipod controller, but I agree with everyone else about the controls being terrible.I read the manual for the kenwood ipod controller, and those controls seem more user-friendly. So, if you're buying a headunit and an ipod controller, look into kenwood, too.
This tape fit our Dymo labelling machine but was a bit narrower than the last type of tape we used. That said, we got used to it very quickly and it is perfectly suitable for our needs.
I purchased this notebook for my daughter less than a month ago. She was very happy with it, and I was pleased with what we got for the money. Then the DVD drive began having problems. To make a long story short, after several calls to Toshiba it was finally determined that the drive must be replaced. The closest authorized service center is almost 40 miles away, so we must send it off to Toshiba and be without it for up to 2 weeks. I have dealt with other computer manufacturers who have sent out a technician to correct a problem covered under warranty. Why can't Toshiba do this? Or at least have a few more authorized service providers. I'm not exactly out in the sticks. There are several businesses in my area who could provide this service for Toshiba's customers.EDIT ON JUNE 6, 2005:Sent the notebook to Toshiba's service depot on May 24th. Was informed today that it is on hold for parts and that if I'm lucky it'll be finished by June 15th. Toshiba's own repair center doesn't keep their DVD drives in stock? When I asked them this question I was told that they usually do, but they're out of stock now. So someone didn't notice they were getting low on drives and should order some? I'd like to change my rating from 4 stars to 1. While I still think it's a great little computer for the money I don't think it's worth the aggravation we've went through trying to get it fixed and back to us.EDIT ON JUNE 26, 2005:On June 15th I was told that the new drive is still on backorder. It has now been over a month since I sent this computer to Toshiba for repair. Supposedly the drive will be in tomorrow and then they will overnight the computer back to me. I'm not holding my breath. In searching on the internet I'm finding that I'm not the only person who has had such a horrible experience with Toshiba. Please, save yourself the frustration that I am going through. Don't buy a Toshiba!!!EDIT ON JULY 27, 2005:Well, I was right to not hold my breath. I was told this afternoon that the drive was scheduled to be in by the end of the day. I call back at 6pm eastern time to be told that the drive did not come in, and the new projected date is July 8th. I'm beginning to think that I will never see this computer again. Please, do yourself a big favor. Don't buy a Toshiba!!!
I received this cable in a very speedy manner. The price was very reasonable and I am very satisfied to have purchased this from Amazon.
This recorder works great. Its easy to use, sound quality is good, and the low/high microphone sensitivity feature is great for cutting out background noise for dictation or when you're recording a very close-up or loud speaker. Sounds great in both HQ and SP mode, and has enough memory to record all day long. My favorite feature is the USB upload. Its fast, and worked for me the first time without any problems.The only problem, is that amazon claims it comes with headphones. It does not. It also claims it comes with a microphone, and I guess it does, but its just the built in one. It does, however, have jacks for both headphones and an external mic, which I assume would increase recording quality even more.
This is the best camera I've ever owned. It takes very clear, crisp pictures and with the 1 gig memory card I put in it I can get about 45 min of very clear video of my new granddaughter. I would recomend this camera to anyone that wants to take photos like a professional with a low price tag.
The mouse works fine with XP, after I upgraded to VISTA I had nothing but problems with it. APC does not seem to support this very well, and the drivers are old. I ended up tossing it out after a year, and just buying a regular lazer mouse.
I've used these types of head cleaners before and this one worked great. An important note--you must poke a hole in the tip of the cleaning fluid bottle in order to get the fluid to flow. I used a thin finishing nail to do this (it was easy).
Make sure you can find version 1.0.4 of the PL-2303 driver from iConcepts before buying this adapter. The version which ships with the adapter is an older version and won't work with Mac OS 10.2. BTW, good luck finding version 1.0.4 of the driver. I found hits through google saying the driver was available at some point from iConcepts, but it's not there now (Their support site sucks too). Piece of advice, do not buy this adapter if plugging onto a Mac running 10.2. It's not worth the hassle.Now I have an adapter which doesn't do anything but look pretty. It'll work fine with the classic environment and probably all the Microsoft OS's but does absolutely nothing with Mac 10.2.
just put in the notebook or in you mac and you never ever have any problem. life warranty and superb packaging. The best in memories in these days.
I have always used DLink Router. Started with DI-624, then DIR 615 and the DIR-655 after the older units exhibited problems that it's not worth repairing. It served mePROS:-Setup was really easy; prior knowledge from previous dlink routers enabled me to get this unit firing in less then 30 minutes-Good signal strength-reliable-features rich-Gigabit routerCONS:-complicated and there are many features that i may need to do more reading to use
Please trust the review you have read. This small thing really has played miracle in my system. The hum disappeared after I fit it to the CABLE. Highly recommended.
this RAM installed easy, and worked fine.the delivery was prompt, and greatly improved the performance of my computer. I would recommend this product to friends.
This camera arrived in great condition, despite the poor packaging and wrapping.It was packed in a soft cardboard box wrapped in Christmas paper, with no instructions, or original paperwork. I did have small bubble wrap surrounding it that kept it intact.Shipping was slow, but the product is great.
This is a great product for your mini. The armband is well-constructed from a neoprene-type material (which doesn't slip when you're sweaty) with heavy-duty velcro all the way around, and the ipod holder is securly screwed onto it. The rubberized skin keeps your iPod safe from sweat and provides some shock and scratch resistance.This isn't a super-cheap armband, but as they say, you (usually) get what you pay for. This should last you for years of gymming / running / biking.
Ultimately I love this unit. The features are great and once you learn your way around the interface it is a joy to use.The downsides; if you want separate maps it will be costly. I understand that Garmin is simply passing on the price of the mapping service it buys them from BUT they could make the unit accept third party maps, thereby driving down the price. Also GPS's at this price range usually include street maps so I would think they could have a lower price for this model since it does not include street maps out of the box.After a year or so the glue that holds the soft rubber going around the side of the unit "disintegrated" It turns out this is a common problem with this GPS model and Garmin will fix it for you if you send the unit in. I didn't want to go without my GPS that long so I tried MANY different glues to try to reattach the rubber but nothing has worked so far.Overall a great little navigator but probably priced too high.
Just got this one today... My first impression is that it's constructed rather poorly... It's light and it rattles.... It just doesn't feel solid...Up until now, I've beem using another Microsoft optical mouse, Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical and even though it's less expensive than this one, that one feels more solid.I just don't see the advantage of this mouse over the Wheel Mouse Optical that I am replacing now... (well, this one is colorful, which is the exact reason why I bought this one).Other than the construction issue, they both work flawlessly...Can't really go wrong, but I would still go for the amazingly cheap Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical....
All electronics should work this easily. You hook it up, read the manual, play with it alittle bit and it works like a charm. I've been using two (home desk and car player) for 5 years now. They just seem to last forever.
I got this camera last month. I chose it, because it is pretty small and 3.2 megapixel. Here are my comments: Advantages:Small, 3.2 megapixel, zoom is goodDisadvantages:you will need a large capacity memory stick and a spare battery is necessary. It is not great at night shots. It is not fast when you are taking photos, i mean yo gotta wait like at leat 2 seconds to take another shot. Even dsc p71 is faster.
I purchased the JVC about 7 months ago, prior to getting my knee replaced. After surgery, I watched an average of 25 to 30 dvd's a week while I was recovering. With the exception of bad or dirty dvd's the unit did not lock up once. Although I do not have an hdtv, I do have a high end analog TV and a 5.1 surround system. The dvd works perfectly, picture and sound quality are excellent. It does a great job on cd-rw's and mp3's. I am glad I purchased the unit
I purchased this tower not all that long ago and boy I thought it solved my media storage problems. It was very easy to put together but once together, the laws of physics dictates that it must fall apart! Whoever designed this obviously doesn't understand that you can't hold up the weight of many cd's or dvd's (even when not filled to full capacity!) with only a 1/4" support pin! Save your money and look elsewhere, I beg you!
product worked as advertised, would buy again. don't know much else to say, it's a power adapter.if you need it...buy it
It arrived on time and safe in a protected box. We love it. Fits my 67mm canon T4i. Still need clean the filter before apply it on my camera. If the filter can be sealed in a plastic then it will be way better.
People on the other end can hear me clearly. I can hear them clearly. No batteries required. No bluetooth to fuss with. Keeps your hands free and one ear open for legal driving. Had to get an adapter to use it with my phone. Mine (Razr Maxx) has a 3.5mm headphone jack while this headset uses the 2.5mm.
I purchased this case for my Canon to take on our Honeymoon to Costa Rica. Through rainforests, rafting, the beach, the ocean, and all the pools it worked PERFECT!! Not one single problem with this case. My camera has no damage to it, my pictures are excelent, and we had a blast with it. Yes it is a big case, however once you get used to it there is no problem. It saved me from buying a new camera that is waterproof when my older Canon was still in great condition. The seal never leaked, and it blew my mind away at how well all the buttons and features worked. Just follow the directions and it will be the best purchase you have made! I would recomend the weights that come with it if you want to take some self portraits with the timer. I tried to set it on the bottom of the pool to get a shot of my Wife and i but it was to light and moved before the pictures was taken. Overall an incredible case, and i highly recomend it to anyone! A++
I generally hate to pay the extra price for a name brand, but in this case it is worth it. The color ink cartridge works perfectly in my printer and lasts longer with better quality than other name brands.
I have a Canon i9900 and I have always used Canon ink without any problems.Some of my friends have told me their horror story about using less expensive generic ink. It's not worth it folks, if you have a Canon printer use Canon ink, if you have an HP printer use HP ink. Same goes for Epson.
Just what I needed for both sports viewing and sightseeing on a cruise - worked great! VERY clear!
I wanted to buy this remote for several months now but didn't really trust universal remote will do the job of all my remotes. I finally decide to get one because I saw Logitech is phrasing this out and the new model is only slightly cheaper but support only 5 devices. In any case, I am happy with the remote. It is very customizable. I think I need to tweak it more over the next few weeks.
Haven't had much time to check speed, but seems to be one of the only cards out right now that will support a Lacie drive on Leopard 10.5.1 Good luck
This device started out well. I even bought a 2nd.However, after only a month, the mounting bracket to the monitor failed.A week later, the 2nd also failed. That one had just been supporting the LCDmonitor and not moved at all. The problem is a very poorly manufactured support which gets ALL the stress.I would only recommend this for a very light, un used LCD, say under 5 pounds.Tried to get a replacement and have yet to get an answer.
I'm no techie. All I want from a DVD player is a steady picture and a nice stereo sound. This does the job. It has only two shortcomings of which I'm aware: There's no volume control; my TV remote does fine; and machine displays disc time remaining only on VCDs and CDs, not DVDs. This is somewhat annoying, and had I known it I might have opted for another player. Otherwise, I'm pleased.
I like the fact that the Zune has a 30GB capacity, large enough that I'm not going to max it out immediately, and the many things you can do with it--listen to music, radio, podcasts; watch podcasts, videos, photo displays. I'm not interested in the "social" functions. Generally, I give the Zune high marks and think the marketplace offerings are reasonably good for such a new product. The software is intuitive and easy to use. The main downside for me is that the unit is a bit bullky and doesn't fit as snuggly into a "sleeve" so it's in the way when I'm working out. Also, there can be a little bit of distortion when I'm moving around, probably because those pesky disk heads aren't quite as stable as they should be. Still, for the price, it's a very good deal.
It works well with my guitar workstation setup. I was a little worried when I saw that you had to "tune" the headphones to the channel selected on the base, but it seems to lock in just fine. The headphone part is large, but comfy as long as the weather is not too hot. The wires coming from the base unit are RCA male plugs. Adapters are supplied. The base station has no on/off, and if there is no signal for a while it will cut out. This is bad if you happen to have the volume cranked up! Overall, a great value.
The plug into the GPS 276c will not stay connected with the gps on a table or upright on the boat; where I planned on using the etrac. Both the a/c adapter and the car charger have the same attachment plug; I returned both to Amazon when I returned from Central America.
i have this sub in an integra . I run it with the jl 1000/1 . IT ROCKSSSSSSSS. It hits so clean and smooth , after 2 years it still impresses me. my car is dynamatted and fat matted up so much less rattling . If you can afford it , in my opinion the money is worth the difference.
Works well with the Celetron 8-24mm zoom lens on my 80ED APO RefractorBharesh Dedhia
A Customer formerly known as An Electronics Fan must not have tried the GE (Jasco) Ultra Prograde Digital Optical Cable AV22684. This cheapest optical I could find cost me wasted time and money. The Monster Digital Interlink LightSpeed 100 Cable solved the problem. The Monster Cable transmitted several times greater intensity light than the limp, weak, cheap GE cable.
I have been interested in going internet for my family's phone service, but my wife worred about reliability of internet VOIP phone service. It is easy enough to install, but if you have VISTA, don't use the included software or it will "sort of crash" your computer. I knew this, but I had to try it. Once I restarted my computer and removed the disfunctional program I went to the Robotics program, advised by others and it worked fine. Remember, you won't have 911 service and you can't use your fax machine. If you rarely fax, you can download PAMFAX and sort of scan and email type fax, but it is relatively expensive, if you fax a lot of stuff.
As one of the other reviewers, I did NOT receive this high capacity battery! I got a standard 1100mAh battery... DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT FROM THIS STORE!
Good cheap alternative and works perfect. The color is a bit gaudy but is hidden once inserted in the slot. Same feedback as another review....It's nice to see the display of the song info on the main screen which doesn't work when I connect my iPod.
I was about ready to order from one of the major suppliers, when I decided to shop Amazon. I not only found the exact product, but it was $30 less than ordering in from one of the major retail stores. I ordered it, received it a few days later, same 'new, unused' product and happy as a clam.
An excellent bargain item, meeting the function as well as being reasonably priced; not to mention exactly what you see is what you get.
I got these headphones for my 12 year old son as a Christmas gift. He picked them out online based on the hip name and hip look. I wish he was a little more conservative so when i use them i could actually leave the house without ridicule. But my son loves the looks and they are adequate with regard to sound. A few days after my son got his present, the spoiled neighbor came by with his new headphones. He got the $180 Bose headphones so i figured i would compare the two. The Bose definately had a fuller richer sound with an emphasis on thumping bass. I alternated them back and forth, all the while the spoiled neighbor kid kept asking, "Whose sound better?". Instead of admitting his sounded better, i looked for ways to improve the sound of my son's set. I set his ipod EQ setting to acoustic and the bass showed improvement. Then when listening to the Bose the bass was too dominant. I reconciled myself with the fact that the headphones i gave to my son would less likely lead to hearing loss and really, the Bose bass did make me feel like they would lead to ear fatigue. In the end, if i owned the Bose i would probably reduce the bass with the equalizer while the SkullCandy sounded better with increased bass. Definately not worth the extra $100 for a child's headphones, but less flashy on the airplane for an adult!
Sounds fantastic! If you want quality, this is the only way to go. Good bass responsiveness from a small system playing sound files that are compressed. I highly recommend this device and since I got it used, it was half price.
I ordered these because after about six months of use my previous foam earbuds were starting to disintegrate. I discovered the best way to extend the life of these foam earbuds is to wash them gently to clean any of your ear goo off of them but as they are just basically earplugs with a hole in them they simply won't last as long as the rubber ones.However they're far more comfortable than all the rubber ones I tried in the original package that came with the Shures in the first place. I typically have either one or both of my earbuds in for eight hours every weekday as I listen to many podcasts, music and books while I work. I also wear them almost every night while I run, which means they soak up a good deal of sweat, skin cells and etc from that. Taking all this into account the fact that I got six months or more out of my original foam earbuds considering that they're used almost all day, every day and sweated on for at least an hour is a good testimony to their quality and the fact that they stay in your ear even when you're moving quickly and bouncing.Since there are ten in there, if I continue my high use and get the same six months or so out of them (probably closer to 8 months to be perfectly honest, I'm making conservative estimates) and one goes in each ear, 5x6=30 so I should be good for another 30 months of use. This little package should last me at least two years, probably a good deal more.I'd say the price is a little bit high, it'd be a more equitable deal at less than ten dollars but I was willing to pay the 13 so apparently it's not that high.
I wanted to purchase a digital camera for my daughters ages 15 and 17. It needed to be simple enough to use with a short learning curve on the software and cheap enough to buy that I wouldn't mind them taking it everywhere or be upset when the day comes that it is lost or broken. I read all the reviews on this site and they were SOOOOOOOOO helpful. I decided on this camera based on that information...bought some insightful accesories also mentioned in the user reviews and packed them up upon arrival for Christmas morning.The cameras were a huge hit. They were wonderful. Without reading the directions the girls had taken pictures, e-mailed them to friends, edited out the red-eye, made movies, screensavers, slide shows, and used up the extra batteries (I need to buy the rechargeables...do it right away.!!!)all this activity in under 24 hours. Since the kids will not be printing out any or many pictures the 2mega pixel camera is just fine. I am satisfied that we will never have to wait to see their photos, pay for film, wait for developing and labor over photo albums ever again.We are very happy with the camera. Thanks to all who reviewed this before me...it made all the difference.
Recently, despite my recommendation of the Brother MFC-7820N, two of my clients decided to purchase the Brother MFC-8460N because of the faster print speed and legal-size scanning bed and, oh boy, what a mistake that was! Both customers have had almost identical problems; the unit doesn't recognize the paper tray intermittely and says 'no paper in tray' and the unit makes an annoying clicking sound just before and for several minutes after printing, copying or receiving a fax. That might be okay in a noisy environment, but in a home office or any place where it's reasonably quite this will drive you bananas. Brother tech support doesn't have a fix for either of these problems and so they shipped a refurbished unit, only the annoying clicking was slightly less noisy while the paper/paper tray (MP tray) issue has come back to haunt the replacement unit. My suggestion, go with the MFC-7820N or better yet, get a unit from another manufacturer because Brother does not seem to want to do the right thing which would be to replace this defective model with another model that doesn't have the engineering, design and/or manufacturing flaws that make the 8460N a lemon. I really wanted to give Brother a chance because I think that the 7820N is a terrific little all-in-one, but stay away from this unit.
I have a Bose Sound Dock 1 and I wanted a way to connect it to Apple Airport Express so I could use the sound dock as another set of speakers (this would make six. I like to play music all through the house.) Anyway, there's no way to plug the Airport (or anything for that matter) into a first generation Bose SoundDock. Then I read someone's little trick of using this adapter. I bought it, removed the bose iPod connector on the SoundDock's front and replaced it with this, plugged in a three foot 3.5mm m/f cord to it and then to the Airport Express, plugged that in to the wall - and voila! We have wireless sound via Airtunes coming from a Bose SoundDock 1. Cost me about $11 all in all (this plus the small 3.5mm cord.) Beats buying a new Sound Dock that has rear connections! Happy happy happy!
This is a great processor for the money. As many other reviewers have stated, it is easy to overclock this baby. There is a problem though, and that's why I gave it only three stars.I had a little heat problem at first, and since a lot of reviews seemed to indicate this processor runs fairly cool, I figured that I must of messed something up. After looking around on line I discovered that its fairly common to not get all four of the heatsink clips in to the mobo. After reading this I went around each of the clips in sequence about three or four times and sure enough one of them popped in a little more.It is highly recommended that you install this CPU and its heatsink before putting the mobo in to the case, as you can then visually confirm that the clips are all securely in place.
It worked, what can I say. I guess I can mention that I have two blue dual 12 inch cold cathode lamps in one of my towers and this just looks beautiful through the see through panel with all the lights lit.
Ive had this teac10i for over a year with no problem. There are TWO antenna hookup. The little wire and the little antenna. Hook BOTH of them and no problem. The sound is awesome with plenty of adjustment room for bass/treble. Ipod comes with adaptors; but this unit does not charge battery for the new nano itouch or iphone which does not bother me since the battery does last a long time. Cd works great! It could open up about another 1/2 inch for room with putting cd in and taking out where you have to place it under the cover a little bit but once you get the hang of it after a few times, it is easy. For the price and the size, this is by far, the best Ive had for home listening. Remote is very easy and setup is easy.
A former coworker was using this printer at her desk and when she transferred to another department, I inherited it. She was using Windows XP - I use a Mac. I'm currently running OS X 10.7 (Lion) at work - and using Parallels to run Windows XP in another Window. I can easily print via the Mac OS or via Windows. Like most small deskjet printers, it's a tad noisy when printing. In an office setting, it's not terribly distracting - but if I were in an office full of cubes, it would get annoying for everyone to have to hear it print a lot.I do not print frequently... maybe an average of 3 color print outs per month. The ink hasn't dried up due to lack of frequent use and I've yet to replace the ink in the past 3 years. I have never printed on photo paper, so I cannot attest to the print quality in regard to photos - but for color prints of text - it is very nice. Even on small print, I do not get fuzzy, bleeding text. It's not laser quality, but very nice for an inexpensive inkjet printer.I've printed in black and white as well, and this model does a fine job. While I like the small footprint of a MFCP (Multi-Function Copier/Printer/Scanner), this has been nice in my office - we already have a photocopier at work and I have a dedicated flatbed scanner that is better quality than in most MFCP's.
This charges the batteries quickly - the set was charged in under a few hours. Great for the environment and very economical in the long run.
I've used this kitchen tool for shredding cheese and zucchini in a manner of seconds. The slicing part has been a bit disappointing, as it's difficult to get uniform pieces. Perhaps I need to play with it more and practice.
Good binoculars for the money. The only thing I dont like is loose lense protectors and no means of attaching them.
I'm very surprised at the ratings and reviews this product has received. The ipod earphones are much better, have better bass and are less expensive.These are tinny and screechy by comparison, and are not comfortable.
You may as well spend your money on a big paperweight. Even if you hardly ever use this printer, it still runs out of ink. Every couple of months, you get a message saying, "Cyan empty". So you go out, buy a cyan cartridge and put it in, expecting to be able to print. Except that as soon as you put in the cyan cartridge, you get a message saying, "Magenta empty". Ha! As noted in other reviews, you cannot print B&W; when any of the other color cartridges are empty.The display is virtually unreadable, even when configured to the brightest setting. The printer casing is awkward to open. The paper feeder is finicky and you'll get "paper jam" messages even when there's nothing there. And I found that no matter how I set the paper guides on the automatic document feeder, my copies still came out slightly askew.Honestly, I'm used to printer annoyances - they all have them. However, this is the first printer I've ever wanted to kill. We are in the process of replacing it and I've sworn to take a sledge hammer to it as soon as I get that replacement.
I don't know why anyone would spend more than $3 for an HDMI or audio cable anymore these days. Pretty much every consumer and tech blog has confirmed that the cheap chords function just as well as the crazy overpriced cables. Just buy these and you'll be fine.
This cooker works very well at 7000 feet for the things I have cooked so far. It is easy to use.
If you own a Canon printer, buy a Canon ink cartridge! That is my warning. Generic ink cartridges may look the same as their OEM counterparts but that is not the case. The little sponge that the ink comes out of has some kind of defect so the ink spreads out unevenly and your document or photo will be smeared with ink!!! So even if you find a great deal at $1.99 or better, stick with the official Canon product - it can't be beat.
This Super Macro Lens is great, but I think it is heavy for my powershot SX20 lens (whith a 58mm filter adapter and UV filter).The pictures are awesome, but you need an Image Stacking Software to get a perfect focused image
PROS: price, digital tuning, compact sizeCONS: cheap feel, narrow base (easily knocked down)I received the radio on 3/26/10.The radio has a very cheap "feel" to it. I am very careful with it because past reviews have indicated that the power button tends to fail. However, I have not had any problems. The reception is good, not great. I receive most FM stations, but AM is useless. I use it in my office, which is in the center of the building and has not windows. Also, the slightest vibration will knock it down.
We spent a lot of time researching HDTV's that had versatility for gaming and watching TV. This set does it all very well. It is light, delivers superb picture quality and is very easy to set up. It exceeded our expectations!!!
This is a great stand, it arrived on time and it was very easy to assemble.The only downfall on this stand is some DVD cases don't fit in it very well. Those are the cases that have the cardboard jacket around the plastic case (the "special edition" or double disk DVDs.)
The listing clearly states Six - 2 count packs for this item, and for $13 not a bad price for 12 batteries. I placed the order and it was "Fulfilled by Amazon" promptly. Too bad they one sent ONE 2 pack of batteries - 10 batteries less than advertised. There was a sticker on the back of the single 2 pack that said "Duracell DL2032B2PK Home Medical Battery, 3 Volt Lithium, Six - 2 Count Packs" but it was clearly just 2 batteries.Amazon says "Sorry, we can't help. Send it back and we will refund your money in 4 weeks or so".Update: I returned the ONE 2 pack to Amazon and got an e-mail today telling me they were refunding the purchase price LESS $5.05 return shipping!
We hooked the HD from our crashed laptop up to our desktop and were able to access all the files from the laptop HD. I thought we had lost all the info until I found this cable. If you have Windows XP, Vista or 7, there is no need to download a driver to the desktop. Our laptop HD didn't need the power cable, power came from the USB cable. Great item!!
yay! Got the cam for [...]+ free shipping and just mailed out the [...]rebate form.I took some pics without touching anything right from the box and picture quality came out to be very grainy in low light conditions. Then I adjusted the ISO setting to ISO 64 and pictures got a whole lot better!
After many hours of trying to get this to work, I finally got it to work. The drivers are not compatible with windows XP, service pack 2. Since I'm not a computer genius I had no idea what to do. Finally after reading how to unzip a file I finally got the thing to work. Their website tells you that you need winzip for $29. You really don't. Just unzip the file and you are set. I really like the product, but installing it was a real battle for me.
Have taken many picture in the auto mode, the clarity is really good.The different scenes setting is really cool.Liked overall performance in low light
The major problem of this product is the audio quality. It's simply poor when used within the local network, and totally useless if you try to use it over the Internet (even with high speed cable connection). If I knew that audio quality is that bad, I would buy IP100 and save $50.
Most reviews here are spot on. The one reviewer who had a router that overheated must have got a lemon or just plain forgotten to remove the plastic covering on the air vents! The only thing I wish this product had was VPN capability (some other comparable products have it).I am very impressed with this product and I am sure it will satisfy most people's needs. The wireless speed increase was the best part of my upgrade. I went from .b to .n so it was probably even more so.
I had a Geo Force FX 5500 and this was a giant step up for my gaming. I am using a simple E-machines T5048 and this made the graphics just awesome. It fixed the lag problems I had in Company of Heroes. Now if I can just get Qwest to up my DSL speed.
This discman is compact,affordable,has nice features,saves batteries but is iffy on the quality my units top broke off after only 1 month! and thats with good care my cheaper lennox and sanyo players lasted from '94 lasted longer my advice dont write off but consider the quality before you buy - end
Pros: Fast Printing, Works very well with Netgear PS121 usb server for wireless printing.Cons: Extremely Noisy, 10 minute whirring sound after printing is over, grey text in toner save model.Other Thoughts: I have owned the Samsung ml1210 for about 4.5 years now. It was samsung's breakthrough product in the low end laser market and a very nice design. Compared to that this new one delivers faster printing but also much more noise and poorer quality text in toner save mode. It is also uglier. Apparently the noise is something I have to live with according to Samsung tech support because of heating issues.Samsung has clearly moved from "low price and good quality" to "low price and mediocre quality"
This is a great way for taking pictures to put small items on E Bay. We have used it several times for this purpose. The lighting was a little too bright and caused some reflections, but I think this will improve as I learn how to positon the lights around the object. The unit is a perfect size for easy carrying and set up.
This is better and cheaper, and easier to carry than the other X-card reader that's out there. It's very small, so some care needs to be taken when handling it. If you're short of USB 2 hookups you may think about adding a hub.
My cable came with 18ga wire - that is not to say they all do - but I've seen other brands that ship with 22 or 24 ga wire. The voltage drop on the tiny wires is really too much on a 12VDC system, thus I prefer the 18 ga design.You'll need a crimper and some BNC crimps like thesePaladin 9730 RG59 BNC SealTite Compression Connectors, 10-Packwhich are designed for rg-59 cable diameter. You'll also need the universal paladin crimp tool because the bnc is such a big connector compared to the catv F connector.Paladin 4910 SealTite Pro Compression Cable TV "F" Kit wi th KT 8, LC CST, Flaring Tool, SealTite Pro and 10 RG6/RG6Q in Zipper CaseThis cable spool came with two end pieces that allowed you to unreel from either direction (they suspended the spool above ground and made a bearing surface to spin on)considering the cable without the power wires siamesed sells locally at FRYS for $110 the package is a good deal in the $120 price range. I've alreay used one spool and ordered a 2nd - my first one was black and I'll update the review if the 2nd comes any other color. I must admit white is not what I would expect, but the extension cables with the q-see cameras are often white.
Very nice soundcard. Installation was a snap (as long as you follow the instruction manual. This isn't a simple sound card like the SB's) in windows 98/me. A little more trickier for 2000, but then again, you are getting much much more hardware than the Lives so more to set up. Once installed this thing runs circles around my Live Platinum. For those using dual processors, this is your answer. SB Lives have issues with dual CPUs, the XP loves it. The quality is top notch. As an owner of a computer store, this will be gracing my shelves very soon as a must have for high end gaming/multimedia systems.
I am totally a newbie when hooking up amps, with this kit it made everything easy and efficient. There's more then enough cord to reach the front of your car to the back. I recommend this product 100%
easy to clean. temp is accurate. only draw back is that it is quit heavy. wish there would of been a sample of recipes included.
Pros:- Really great image for the price- Works great with the ''original'' stuffCons:- Didn't have any problem until I tried some DVD-R and recorded cassettes. On the VCR, there were some white lines on the TV. When I tried DVD-R product, the image froze, paused, etc.Bottom line: I couldn't watch DVD-R with this, even if the DVD is supposed to be able to read them. I read some reviews on the Internet and there seems to be a lot of ''compatibility'' problems with the DVD-R and DVD in general. So be careful.
Very happy that I got to archive my old home VHS to DVD with great results.Great features:This is an excellent entry-level DVD-recorder. The TV Guide feature is the reason to past over Panasonic cheaper brother the E55s which just have the VCR-plus feature. TV Guide is a simpler and free version to TiVo. It has an on-screen menu of the channels including title, time, info and the option to record. Sadly, TV Guide feature only work for antenna broadcasting and basic cable. Digital cable and satellite users might have to invest more money into a TiVo recording device (lack of component input here).The recording quality is great, which is almost the same or lesser then the original, but never better. I transfer old VHS home video to this device and it was easy with excellent quality. Recording TV programs through the antenna is simple, but the quality depends on your reception. DVD-r is more common then DVD+r. I use XP or SP mode (1-2hrs) for VCR transfer, and LP or EP mode (4-8hrs) for TV program.This is one of the most intelligence video devices I have own yet. There are so many option and setting to configure base on your needs. The SD card reader is a nice extra for this device. I have a Panasonic digital camera with a SD card so it is just plug and play. The manual is simple to follow and understand to figure this complex device.The have not:As an entry level recorder would mean this device have less of the advance input features. There are no component inputs which mean you can't recorder from higher quality image. No DV(firewire) input for newer digital camcorder. No hardrive for mix and match recording. The recorder is a 4-stars but the DVD playback is a 3.75-stars. The progressive scan has a lot of settings to customize from, but my Toshisba's DVD is a little smoother. The basic DVD-playback feature is just basic and limited. The old Toshiba has many features as zoom, slow forward, display length of the DVD, which I have yet figure/found. Slow boot time, but that is true to most recorders.Panasonic quality is great. I have a Panasonic's HDTV for almost a year, a digital camera and they all are working fine with great results. I like Panasonic's pricing which is producing great quality for the price, but they leave out some of the more fancy features and style that Sony has that will jack up the prices. I use Verbatim's Digital Movie DVD-r at 4x and Panasonic's DVD-RAM, anything faster like 8x does not seem to work.
Battery is impressive. Seems like it holds a charge better than the original. Recommended highly if you are handy. Advise squeezing the case inwards on the edges before re-assembly to ensure a tight fit (reversing any mis-shaping of the case as a result of prying the metal bottom of the case from the plastic top during dis-assembly of the case). Use of other tools than the plastic ones provided may be necessary.
It does not work with my iPod shuffle. Since I purchased this item in June 2012, I have not been able to use it. It appears I will have to purchase another.
I purchased wireless headphones that unfortunately were defective. There was sound on only one side. I informed amazon of the problem and they informed me the procedures to return the item. At the time they also informed me they no longer carried the item and said they would arrange for a refund. However, when I went back to the amazon site to look for the item through other sellers, I noticed amazon was selling the same thing for a higher price, through the amazon name. I would have preferred a replacement over a refund.
Sounds great. The short segment of cable makes it easier to connect my guitar cable without taking a chance on torquing the mini-jack input on my Mac.
Yes, I'm stuck in the G4 era. But I enjoy some of the old games, and have backwards access to thousands of files that my Intel macs won't let me look at. What more do I need for the road? I am not a business geek that can't live without net access to my spreadsheets. Buy an old powerbook, upgrade the memory and the hard drive; chances are you'll have enough for road trips, and you can always access your BIG desktop at the "Go" menu, under "connect to server". Worth the (very little) money to keep an old friend working.
It worked. No errors. Ran boot RAM checker program without errors. What more can you say or want?Ciao!
We have really enjoyed this Sony Dvd player. Not only is it priced right, It has worked flawlessly every time, even with alot of use. Would highly recommend this player to everyone!
This Mega Changer/Player is everything that Sony says it is. My only gripe was my computer key board did not work with this one as it did with the Sony 300 disc Mega Changer so I had to use the remote to enter all my DVD's and CD's. That took a couple of days, but once that was done, this machine performed flawlessly. It is very simple to operate, the folder is easy to read, and no more DVD/CD racks on the wall. I would definately purchase this Sony again.
I was interested in this unit primarily for it's ability to handle IPSEC pass-through so I can connect to the corporate VPN through my private LAN, wireless was secondary.I replaced my old Dlink 701 (no IPSEC support, otherwise a great device) with this Linksys unit. I loved it right away! I was able to get my Windows 2000 work laptop up and runing with no hassles. It only took me 2 hours to get my other laptop running on wireless (Toshiba Tecra 8100 with Redhat 7.2).I can see where others have trouble because there are several configuration parameters that must be set. If you are not familiar with how a wirless LAN works, do some research on the Internet, it will pay off during install.I am going to experiment with external antennas to see how far around my neighborhood I can go and stay connected. My neighbors have already seen me walking around outside with my LINUX laptop (testing max range), when I show them that I am on the Internet they are amazed. I have again proved that I am the biggest geek on my street.
I just got this one and I am using it with my headphones across the room. The material is great and solid. I highly recommend this.
bought this as a gift, great price, arrived quickly and no complaints from the person I gave it to whatsoever
Okay, I have to preface this by saying I have an incredible surround sound system, so I may be a little biased. I also have kids who won't go to sleep if we're watching a movie, so I got these. They are adequate for the job of watching movies - I mean, the sound is good, and the reception is good, but at no time did I think "ohmygod, these are incredible!".They have good range - I can wander into the kitchen (the other side of the house) without losing reception - and they have independent volume control. So far, the battery life has been outstanding.Would I buy then again? Yes, I would.
COULD NO LONGER GET THIS PRODUCT FROM OUR LOCAL OFFICE SUPPLY STORES. WAS VERY GLAD TO FIND THEM ON THE INTERNET AT A GREAT PRICE.
After reading many of the reviews of this unit I decided to try it. I had an unsatisfactory experience with a Griffin unit and wanted to try something else. The clarity of the sound is excellent! I read some reports of "siblance" (hissing of the s'es), but see no sign of this on the several channels I've used including 87.9. This unit rocks! The ability to charge the unit is a big plus. Recommended highly.
LCD quality is very good and the foot print small enough to keep your desk uncluttered. Sound from the speakers is remarkably poor and cannot be improved except by adding clutter. No USB port, no earphone plug.
I bought this printer in hopes it would print goood digital camera prints from my Vivitar 2.1MP digital. When I went to install the printer, nothing. I called tech support 3 times!!!! Then i found out that it kicked my digital camera off the computer!!! Now my camera won't load onto the computer. I took it back and bought a hp deskjet 3620. I would recommend this printer to anyone. It was an easy installation (just as Lexmark claimed but this printer actually worked!!!) I printed some great shots I took on my camera before my Lexmark came along. I am going to go buy a HP digital camera. Overall, the Lexmark Z605 Printer is a hoax!
This car mount was a life saver driving across country with a 20 month old in the back. It's easy to set up and held the dvd player in place. I would definately recommend this one!
This is a nice case if you only want it for protection. It is thick and tough and seems to protect the player well. It is priced well. There are other choices if you need armbands or belt clips...
This camera is worth the price. It is a perfect gift too.
I purchased this turntable and have been listening to nothing but records since. The quality is excellent and the price is very good for a direct drive turntable. You should know this is a manual turntable and does not have an automatic needle return. It does play at different speeds, backwards and plays 45s and 78s also.
I bought this to combat differences in light and shadow and it does just that. Although it is not as strong as I thought .6 ND filter would be (I should have gotten a .9 ND) for a .6 it does exactly what it is supposed to and rotates very well. The seller got it to me in a timely fashion and without damage. Overall a great purchase for your camera arsenal.
Brought my old UPS back to life just in time for Sandy to hit. Time will tell if it lasts as along as the original.
I like it. The written instructions could be a bit better. They have a bunch of pages, but none of them tell you how to set the HD jumpers (use Cable Select) or connect the power to the HD (red stripe to power). These things are known by most who've built computers, but if you are writing a 10+ page manual on a simple product, you'd think those would be two items to include. Anyways, since I knew what to do with the jumper and cable, things worked well and continue to work well.
I bought this because I got a good price -- $15 for wireless keyboard/mouse combo. Believe me, this is not worth even $5.Keyboard shift keys are hard to press and stick. The rest of the keys are also very poorly designed. I type about 70wpm. With this keyboard, I average just over 20wmp.Mouse works if it is within 6 inches of the receiver. Anything past 6 inches causes a lag or no response.Cannot recycle so here goes more plastic to get buried in the ground at the local dump.On the plus side, I was able to use the batteries in another keyboard and mouse.
I tried THREE different FM Transmitters before this one. None of them would even turn on. I was beginning to think that it was operator error when I began researching online and discovered that, alas, I was wrong. Most transmitters are just crappy. After spending countless hours in Customer Service lines exchanging transmitters and a ridiculous amount of money on AAA batteries for transmitters without chargers attached, I decided I should go for quality instead of bargain. I thought it might be a good idea to invest in a transmitter with a charger so I wouldn't have to worry about batteries and after reading the online reviews of the Kensington, I went out on a limb and ordered one. Straight out of the box I plugged it in and it worked. It's a dream come true. The only complaint one might have is that it's only compatible with car radios (since it is also a charger), but if you have other ways to play your music at home, that doesn't matter. Yay for Kensington!
A lot of GPS units come with very interesting features and you pay a lot for them. i am an paramedic on an ambulance and i have used many gps units. this one by far beats them all. it is simple without all the bells and whistles. some people say the directions can be a little funky. that may be true but if you changfe the navigation from shorter time to shorter distance you get a more direct route. the reason i chose this is that no matter if you pay 180 for a unit for 1000 they both will get you to your destination, therefore, this unit is great. all the maps are loaded.
Perfect, you never want to take it off. It protects every aspects of your nano ipod!! Hughly recommended!!
The battery I bought for my camcorder works very well. It actually has a longer battery life than the original one. The price was practically a steal compared to other places including the manufacturer of the camcorder.
This is a nice case. I haven't found any issues with it yet. It holds DVDs or CDs securely and protects them well. It is stylish and has a nice handle on it. The best thing I can say about this case is that it does what it says it will and seems to have a very practical design. I would recommend it.
I purchased this product when it first came out in late June 2003. I picked this router because of it's supposed SNMP support and it's dual band capability.After receiving this unit I experienced all the problems with WEP as others have reported as well as the documented problem of the DHCP server in this unit failing to work after about 5 minutes. As with others here the WEP and DHCP problems were cured by the 1.04 firmware update.The SNMP capability, again a key reason for selecting this product, is not really functional. The unit does respond with basic information (name and location, etc) but none of the metrics work. When I contacted support about this I was told that it would be fixed in an upcoming firmware upgrade. This was prior to the release of the 1.04 upgrade and now I cannot get any response about the timeframe of this upcoming release.Lately the router has begun dropping the LAN connections, wired and wireless, on a intermittent basis. I have contacted support and their only recommendation was to upgrade to the 1.04 firmware which I have already done.Since the router/switch is the heart of my home network and since the unit is unusable due to continual dropped connections, I am now forced to purchase a new router and am out the cost of this one.
Wow, can you remember when you thought 128 was plenty of space? It really wasn't that long ago! Anyway,Creative Labs NOMAD MuVo NX 128 MB Flash Drive MP3 Playerhasn't failed me in years...I still have a few MP3 files and podcasts that live there, and use the flash drive to store a few important files as backup. Never had a bit of trouble with mine, just outgrew it and moved to other players with extra functionality.
These will work as advertised as long as you figure out how to position them perfectly and don't need your remote to operate more than a few feet from them. I have one of them facing my cable box from about 15 feet away, then in the next room I have one on my office desk. However, unless my cable remote is less than about 3-4 feet from the one on my desk and pointed fairly accurately at the receiver, it won't recognize the signal. So just be close to it with your remote and it'll work fine.
Good but sometime I had to reboot my computer to get it connected with wireless router.
It was a perfect fit for my 3.5" hard drive. Wires were easy to connect. Turned it on and it worked great. Thanks to the reviews that I read on this product helped me decide to buy this enclosure.
I have no complaints about the hardware. My complaint is with the horrible software that comes with it. The Simple Burner is just awful. It's limited- you can't edit tracks like you can with Nero and it crashes. I lost three hours of work when the Simple Burner &quot;encountered an error&quot; and had to close! It's a damned shame because the Atrac3 format is excellent with a wonderful sound and more can be put on a disk than with MP3.If you're going to sell a product that can compete with MP3, you should have decent software and better support!
Six weeks now and I still don't have this GPS running. Wait 45 minutes for tech support to get on phone, then they have to hand you off to someone else which means another 45 minute wait. Their instructions and web site are not intuitive and are very unclear. A friend who is a software designer can't figure this convoluted mess out. The best help is through others who have struggled with this and posted remarks and solutions on the internet. I would not recommend Bluechart Americas to anyone. This was supposed to help me navigate in my kayak, but it is giving me ulcers. This is a good stock (GRMN) to short. It just has to go down.
Works ok. No bells and whistles as available in the pricier version of this product. If all you need is wireless transmission of sound from pc to stereo, this works just fine. Well worth the price.
One of the best upgrades to my hardware. The sound is great and the compact size does not take over my desk.
My first camera was stolen just a few months after purchasing it, so I decided to re-buy the same camera because I loved it so much. It not only looks great, but the size is perfect yet still has a huge screen for clear image viewing. There are more options than I need or find myself using, but they are easy to access and play around with. I use a 2GB SD Memory card and on the highest image quality setting, can still fit several hundred pictures and video on the card. That brings up the video...the video quality is definitely not that of a digital camcorder, but I am very impressed with it. The sound isn't the best quality, but it serves its purpose. I highly recommend this camera!!
I have had the original M1000 since about 2004 and have never seen a better product. It is very simple and works great. Sound quality and ease of use are perfect. Roku as a company provides constant updates and provides great customer service.This unit is a great way to take your music stored on your PC and have it play in a bedroom, garage, basement, etc. Whole house music distribution systems used to be complex and pricey until Roku came along!
I've been using this lens for about 2 years now. Being in Colorado, I shoot a lot of wide angle outdoor shots. This lens is great for my purposes. I did buy an external slave flash so I can use flash with this lens, as it's so big it blocks the internal flash of my Olympus C-5000.
The patch cable worked fine and as advertised when connected between my Ipod and car stereo.However, the connector for the cable is rather large (big diameter) and did not fit within my hard case for the aforementioned Ipod. I had to remove the case in order to be able to insert the cable into the Ipod. This is a rather specific case, but if space is limited, this may be an issue for you.
This ipad stand is perfect for playing on the machine and watching movies. It was just what he wanted. It was delivered very quickly.
Reasonable price for this mouse. I have a older model and liked it so much that I wanted another. My older model is a little more spread out design and is easier to use but this one is still well worth it. I think most people will be very happy with it.
First day it worked fine, 2nd day it kept dropping connections. Internet was up and it would drop wireless devices access to the net. Also dropped connections between wireless devices and hard wired computers and NAS. Internet and all connections worked for wired devices, only wireless had problems.Does anybody make routers any more that last more than a year or two? This modem was to replace a Linksys. I have found through 10 years or more use Linksys seem to have a set lifetime of about 2 years, then they start having issues. Thought another brand may be better, this one was NOT.. at least my Linksys have always lasted more than 1 day :)Update 1/30/2012....The next router I purchased had the same issues as this one, so I did a little research and found that there are MAJOR issues with Wireless N. The new router (Medialink) worked perfectly after turning off Wireless N. Wish I would have known this before I sent this one back so I could have tested this one with "N" turned off. I suspect I would have the same good results with this model if "N" was turned off but I guess I'll never know.
Bought these speakers for my daughter's bedroom, but while testing them, i decided to keep them and gave her my Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers (paid $79.99 for the Altecs and these $25 sound better.!!) As the description says it is powerfull and with no distortion (unless you are listening to hip hop and the pc volume level is all the way to the top, which is not necessary with this speakers.)High frequencies are really crisp and the amplifier doesn't add any noise. Bass is deep but tight. Why only 4 stars? Well Construction of the satelites feels cheap and fragile and cords for them are shorter than i would like .Woffer has a wooden enclusure that feels surprisingly light weight and small if you consider the sound. A bass volume control would be an excelent addition for future models... Anyway...!!! Greag job Sambada. I'm even considering getting another set to adapt it to my car... ;-p
I ordered this camera to replace my DSC-T1, as I wanted another compact, easy to take along camera. The size does not disappoint. After placing my order, I got nervous by the bad reviews. But frankly, I can't see why so many people have negative things to say about this camera. I've used the camera constantly in the last two weeks, under all kinds of lighting conditions, and haven't had any problems with red-eye or spots from the flash. All of my pictures have been crisp and clean. Having read the manual on the CD I discovered how to lower the flash and engage the steady shot feature. I'd recommend to everyone to read that manual and really learn how to use the camera.Other reviewers complained about lack of features. I find that there are more than enough for the type of casual photo taking that I do.I guess this is not the camera for someone who wants or needs lots of features and control or for those who truly want a point and shoot camera that takes great pictures without having to read the manual. For everyone else, this is the perfect camera.
I was Amazed by the quality of this bag its a Microsoft made Item Love It Thanks New Age Deals!
I bought this product some time ago as well. because i had a hum that was coming from my tv cable. And for the most part it works for me. it didn't get rid of ALL the hum but it got rid of 97% of it. over all a good product.
I like the large size for the money. Good features regarding being able to play music in the background. Easy to load pictures onto memory card with proper USB cable. I did have trouble placing my pictures in the order that I wanted them to play, even after renaming them numerically. Otherwise I have been very happy with the product. I bought a 1GB card, but after only putting 70 pictures and 3 songs on the card, I still had 930kb left!
The picture quality is fine, the stereo sound is decent, and for the money it's a good value. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it. My only issue is that after about an hour and a half into a DVD a green spot appears just left of the center of the screen and continues to grow. This is even more pronounced when the DVD remains on pause. This is easily fixed by turning the TV off for a couple of minutes and then turning it back on. Not the biggest issue, but I'm thinking of seeing if I can get this fixed at Best Buy where it's still under the store's warranty.
would rate it more stars this dvd palmcorder is great my daughter has one just like it & we send each other home movies they are so clear its like havin my grand daughter right there & the size makes it easy to pack around
If you buy the IM7 and plan on making it portable.....this is the acessory to buy..end of discussion.......
The thumb drive works well, is properly detected on the first try, and the performance is much faster than I expected. The only thing that makes me sad is that what arrived looks nothing like the picture. The image on the website depicts a sturdy-looking drive that appears to have a brushed metal casing. The actual drive is made out of a plastic casing that is almost flimsy.I have had no problems with this drive and it performs better than I expected, but I was hoping for something with a stronger casing, since the only reason I needed one was for packing up my home office to go to the other office from time to time.Overall, I'm happy with the drive, I just subtracted a star because it is NOT AS ADVERTISED. The description is correct, the picture is not this drive.
I've been using this toner cartridge for several years, and I've never had a problem. These are great, and Amazon consistently has some of the cheapest prices I've found anywhere.Beware of "compatible" toner cartridges, which could have inferior performance. These right here are the real thing, and these are what I trust!
one dead connection on subwoofer creating 1 speaker only system.cable from sound card to controller didnt fit unless forced and if moved a hair you lose sound or get loud reverb.also speakers did not look like the picture on website but some [...] ugly futuristic attempt
I received the battery from Amazon and immediately put it on my Canon charger to make sure it was full. When it was done charging I put it in my camera and it registered as being only half charged. I put it back on the charger, ran it though the "Refresh" cycle and came back when it was finally recharged, again put it in my camera and it was still only half charged. Being returned now.
I was once a die hard Blue Ray supporter, but then both formats were released. I have to say that my $1000 Blue Ray player disappointed me VERY much. For that much money you would hope to get a product that at least competes with a format that has a player for 1/2 the cost... well Blueray did not compete. I returned the Samsung Blue Ray player and and bought the Toshiba HD-A1 DVD player instead. I have nothing but rave reviews for both the player and the HD DVD format. Never did I see my Blue Ray Player perform like the Toshiba HD-A1 DVD player. Add on top of the increased performance the fact that it cost $500 less. I now have a growing collection of HD DVDs. I have been enjoying the best HD picture that is available on the market. I also have been enjoying the amazing upconverting that the Toshiba HD-A1 is capable of with my standard DVDs. It produces an amazing picture with all my standard DVDs - even better then my $700 upconverting DVD player I used to use. The way I see it, it is a Win - Win situation! Don't just believe me - go take a look at the threads on AVS Fourm those guys KNOW home theater and spend hours a day tweaking everything to perfection. The consensus over there is that the HD DVD is walking all over Blue Ray.
Just because this is the latest iPod in the market today and its seems that everybody has one and its beautifull and so great, be aware that this may not be for you. I reccomend anyone to use it before they buy it. This only comes in 2GB to 4GB max. (1GB is the latest model) + the nano scratched awfully easily and leaves fingerprints that are almost impossible to clean off. I recommend you to buy a cover for it. Also, if you get one of these be aware that you must be EXTRA carefull with it, as it can very easily brake. + you cannot watch any type of video/movie/motion on it, only pictures within a 1.5inch screen. However, the screen has beutifull colors.I already reviewed this item previously so this is only a reminder. Read my full review if you want.Little description of what you may want:iPod Shuffle: tiny. Stores up to 512mb or 1Gb. No LCD. perfect for sportspeople who dont have time/want to choose songs in order. Everytime you play it it shuffles automatically.iPod Video: massive storage capability, 30 or 60bg. pricey, however. can view videos/photos. nicethere are more iPods in the market but these are of significance. Please choose appropriately before your purchase or you'll be dissapointed. these things donf come cheap.
The cable works fine, and the price is excellent. The only reason I did not give this a 5th star is that I ordered 15 of these and they each arrived 3 ft -- not the 5 ft as detailed in the technical specifications. Since our field sales people will be using these for customer presentations, the extra 2 ft would have been really helpful. But, we are in a time crunch and need to work with what we have in hand. Overall, this is a decent cable at a great price.
Looks like a nice case; unfortunately, it does not fit all IPAQs
I bought 4 of these to utilize aa batteries in lanterns. One of the four adapters does not lock the aa battery in, causing it to slide in and out. The other three work flawlessly and do exactly what I bought them for.
+'s - fairly well built, can hear other person well-'s - the person on the other end complains sometimes that they cannot hear you wellOverall, decent buy for the money.
I really liked the original iTrip. This one does not function like the original. Reception is poor and interference is heavy. I was very disappointed.
After having this MP3 player for over 4 months, I have become thoroughly frustrated with it. Problems I have had:-When transferring using MusicMatch (supplied software), it hangs and never recovers, have to restart and try to figure out which songs it transferred.-Has frozen when disconnecting from computer, stayed on but frozen until the battery went dead, there is no physical switch to turn it off.-USB 2.0 doesn't work, I just bought a USB 2.0 card to get it to transfer faster (its very slow), but it still transferred at USB 1.1 speeds.-Support web site isn't very helpful.Interface is simple but could use some more options. The navigation buttons aren't very intuitive (you press the Down arrow to go to the next song, not the Right arrow).The only good thing I've found is that it works well as a way to transfer files from one computer to another, although like I said I can't get it to go at USB 2.0 speeds, only at the 1.1 speeds.In general I've been very disappointed with the unreliability of it and the time it takes to transfer music. It was given to me as a gift but I'm thinking of getting a different MP3 player.
I think my title says it all. Open the computer case pull the blank, insert the card, screw it in and turn it on. I used the disk and immediately got a long list of signals from up to two blocks away. It will use the strongest open/ unprotected signal. Someone elses, if your router is WEP enabled.You have to use the MSI Super G utility to add your WEP code and save it so it will use your signal as the default. Then you won't have to input your WEP code eachtime you boot up.Very strong and fast connection 100 ft. away behind doors and walls. Very happy with this device.
Ok, you see the other reviews, great board, tons of great features, all true. HOWEVER!!!!! The software will not work if you install Vista directly on and then try to load the motherboard software. The GOOD NEWS is that if you install to XP first, no problemo! The board does run fast, quiet and generally cool. The ASUS site has all updated drivers, so it's only the initial install. Of course, if ASUS now sells the board with the updated drivers, then great, but be advised to check out the version of software the board comes with, or be prepared.
I really like this camera! I am getting much better results (more natural and vivid colors) with my digital camera as compared to scanning 4x6 photographs--there is no need to worry about color adjustments!I researched many cameras before deciding to buy. This one seemed to be the best quality for the price. The two main enhancements in this camera v.s. the DC280 are the support for uncompressed pictures and the ability to record audio annotations to accompany the pictures. These two features swayed me to the DC290. In all honesty, I find that I am not even using these features. The uncompressed format takes up way too much memory (you would need to buy 128mb storage card to get around 16 uncompressed pictures at the highest resolution). I have found that the best quality jpeg compression produces fine quality (I can print great-looking 8x10s) and I can fit 10 times more pictures on the memory card.The DC290 also has slightly better max resolution (1,792 x 1,200 v.s. 1,760 x 1,168). The DC290 also supports a 2,240 x 1,500 resolution that is accomplished using interpolation, but this probably won't produce any different results then enlarging a 1,792 x 1,200 image using PhotoShop or some other software.I have found that battery life isn't a problem (as some suggest) if you use NI-MH rechargeable batteries. They seem to have a much better life than alkaline batteries (rechargeable or not). I also limit my use of the display, which is not difficult since I tend to prefer using the viewfinder. This *significantly* reduces battery usage. The only draw back is that you can't use the digital zoom without the display. This is also not a problem for me because the optical zoom has been sufficient for my usage. Also, digital zooming in general tends to produce poor quality pictures, although I can't personally attest to quality of Kodak's digital zooming.The one problem I have with this camera is the delay between the time when the button is pressed and the time when the picture is taken. It's a least a second or two, which makes taking action photos very difficult--it's hit or miss with the timing. I tried to use the burst feature, but I found that to have limited usefulness. I was use to using the completely manual, tried and true, Pentex K-1000 SLR. Without being overburdened by a lot of electronics, there was very little latency. I suppose going to any automatic camera, digital or not, could produce the same frustration.All-in-all, I love this camera. It takes great quality, high resolution pictures. However, I would also look at the DC280 as a less expensive alternative.
Coming from a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 4.0, I can tell you this is a vast improvement. Granted, I'm a little bitter about the Explorer as the right-click failed after a little over a years worth of use, but that aside, I'll try to be fair as I compare the two...Both mice are fairly similar in form - roughly the same size and shape (so the transition for me was quite easy).Function - The navigation seems more precise, more exact. The tilt wheel feature is head and shoulders above the Explorer. Again, it feels much more precise - more akin to a click when you move it from left to right as opposed to the Intellimouse, which has more of *mushy* feel to it (those who have used it will know what I mean - the Logitech is much better in this regard).Software - Other reviewers have mentioned the poor software that accompanies this mouse...the jury's still out for me. I have tried to speed the vertical scroll up for browsing, but haven't been all that successful as of yet (in all fairness I haven't spent a whole lot of time trying). So this really could be an issue with the software, or then again, just plain old operator error.All in all, for the money, I'm very pleased with the product and I'm hard pressed to think there's a better mouse out there at this price point. If you're looking for a mouse with this form factor, you really can't go wrong.
The reader works well and is great if you are going to use it as an extra flash drive and leave the memory stick in it. If you are wanting to use it to download different memory sticks to computer it is not the one you want. Changing the memory stick is difficult it doesn't open easily and it is hard to get the stick out of it.
I've had this TV for about two years, and I must say, it has never once let me down. It has component inputs, which even on an SDTV provide exceptional clarity. It's especially noticeable when watching DVDs. For it's size, this TV is an incredible value. The only thing that has ever let me down with this TV is the fact that it is only standard definition. Having just 480p would have been nice, but I imagine it would be a lot more expensive if it was an EDTV.
The product works great. Unfortunately, I was wanting a repeater that would allow me to use my XM Inno. The Inno has to be in the cradle and then the repeater antennae is attached accordingly. The mobility that I wanted (to just walk around my home with my Inno and get a great signal) is not possible with this device. It is unfortunate that the promotional information from Delphi did not tell me that this was going to be the case.
Super printer!!!! Works great for travel on the road. It also prints quickly for such a small printer.
Nice Pictures, Very amazing zoom, lots of functions and very hadfull screen. You can take professional pictures.
Definitely need the HDMI cables for optimum viewing pleasure. The coax cables just don't cut it. Save the money and get the HDMI cables here, not in the store.
This is my second high density high capacity memory card for photos from Transcend. They are competitevly priced and work well and have been very dependable.
This cable works perfect at a fraction of the price you find in stores. Highly recommend this and then you can buy yourself a few movies with the money left over!
You get what you pay for. Mine wasn't even together when I opened it from the box. I guess its the luck of the draw on whether you get a good one or not. I didn't & its a hassle to send it back because shipping itself almost costs as much as the item.
The bass end isn't going to blow you away but these are perfect for my game room/home office tv & stereo system. I replaced some bulky big-box loudspeakers that had become an eyesore and cleared some square footage on the floor. Very pleased with the purchase.
With new HDTV, I replaced RCA converter and smart antenna. Used alone, we got only 2 digital stations instead of the previous 6, so I had to add an amplifier (Motorola 14db) which works great, giving us several more channels than the RCA setup. The Antenna is placed high, indoors and we live on a hill with a number of large trees in the directions of stations. Without amp, the only stations we got were 2.1 & 2.2, so it's not just UHF. Location: small city with on-axis stations 12.3 mi and off-axis (>45 deg) 6.3 mi.
Nikon needs to help the public with this one. Its well constructed but not user friendly. It would take a software engineer to get it to work...
I tried crimping these but the gold pins on them do not line up with 3 of my rj-45 crimpers. Had to use a screwdriver to lock down wire. Then tried plugging it in, but it didnt fit. These are complete crap...
What junk! The unit froze up a number of times after a few months of use.I attempted to use the reset (no button just a tiny little hole on the side) one last time and the unit gave up the ghost. I'm never going near any Creative product again.
I'm a student taking software application programming classes online. All the typing involved began to take it's toll on my wrists, so I decided to purchase an ergonomic keyboard. After searching over the Internet and reviewing various brands this looked to be the best deal so I decided to go ahead and order. When it arrived I was anxious to see if it was constructed as well as it looked in the advertisement and to my surprise it was even more impressive than it appeared in the photo. The keyboard is really well constructed solid piece of equipment and the key actions are smooth and quiet. My wrists are feeling better than thy were with the keyboard I was using but don't expect this keyboard to somehow heal your wrists, if they are hurting you should see a doctor. There are lots of cool features with this keyboard and all work great in windows 7 professional 64 bit. I will get another one.
Thermos Nissan 61 Ounce Stainless Steel Bottle w/ Folding HandleI'm a truck driver , This product is everything I expected . Keeps about 1/2 gallon of coffee piping hot for well over 12 hours , Preheat first . **( Enjoy !!! )***** Update - I've been using this product 5 days a week for over two years now . Still going strong . Recently I cleaned the inside for the first time with a few tablespoons of calcium carbonate ( you can buy it here on Amazon , or make your own by grinding clean-dry eggshells into a fine powder . Were you aware that eggshells are 93% calcium carbonate ? ) and very hot water . Let sit overnight , shake every few hours then rinse well three times in the morning . Bye-Bye bitter build up . Clean as a whistle . Awesome Thermos !!!
If you have the need to easily transport large amounts of information then this device is for you. Never a glitch in transfer....It works exactly as it should. I may buy another....Lynn
i already have three pairs of &quot;quality&quot; sony headphones, and was ready to go to the next level.they are far more comfy than the MDR-V600 for extended listening once one gets accustomed to the &quot;self-adjusting&quot; head band.this is going to seem crazy, but i can hear my hair brushing against the cloth covered ear pad and that is distracting. i'm usually rocking in my chair whilst listening so that, not doubt, adds to the slight movement of the headphones. once stabilized the noise subsides.overall i like them. are they twice as good (should be they cost more than twice the price!) as my two pairs of MDR-V600 headphones? not really. i love the detachable cord. it actually plugs into the headset, quite securely i might add. i also adore the fact that the cord is not coiled. i abhor those pesky coils. they are more comfy and the industrial design is nicer. when putting one's head against a high back chair it takes some getting used to as the massive ear pieces move forward a bit as you place your head against the headrest.thats' all i have to say for now.
This keyboard is a piece of junk. Under normal use, the left click stopped working within a couple weeks of the day I got it.
1. Packaging is enough to discourage anyone without lots of strength and a sharp knife.2. Comes with a useless short strap attached. I guess it's for your thumb. There is a longer strap, but the "instructions" say nothing about how to attach it.3. The software installed all right, but it is impossible to paste a file (in my2GB Hydra MP3 Player Pinkcase, a WMA file, which is supposed to be supported), into the player. The instructions tell you to "open the drive" in Windows Explorer, which I did. They then tell you to "right-click on the Removable Disk window and click Paste in the menu. Paste is not available, rendering the product absolutely useless.And what, if anything, does "splash resistant" mean? If you could find a strap that functioned, could you wear it in the shower? Well, moot point, since the thing is useless and headed back to the store!
Unfortunately there are people rating and reviewing this model and other Philips sets that they don't even own, or have ever seen. You will see some examples of this if you read the other reviews on this set. They may have had bad luck with one Philips TV or product so I guess they think its ok to just click on any old model and give it a poor rating. I have two 50" Philips plasmas and two of there DVD players and I am extremely happy with all of them.
Excellent compact camera, easy to use, very small and easy to carry, produces amazing pictures. Highly recommended.
I purchased this SD card to expand the memory in my new Sidekick 3 from TMobile. Now I can hold alot more music and photos. The price for this card was the lowest price that I found for a 2gb mini sd card. It even comes with an adapter so you can transfer your files with your card reader, or print your photos at the Kodak kiosks and a great little hard case to protect it. You cannot go wrong with this little card!
I got this receiver to power a pair of fisher 15's and a pair of technics 12's and it abused those poor speakers, i was surprised at how powerful this thing is. i recently invested in a set of cervin vega ls-12's and feared that it wasn't capable of powering them to their full potential, which it is not, but it produces nice clean, crisp audio and still makes that pair of cerwins sound WAY better and WAY louder than my last 2 pair of speakers. plus i got it for free :)
i have windows XP and cant use my camera now....no drivers for XP
Item is great - reasonable price - very good quality - does the same job as name brand.
I purchased a Viewguard filter because I work a lot in public places. This product is great. It keeps people from sitting next to me from glancing at my screen when I am working--which is often. I compared the Viewguard version to my colleagues 3M version and the visual clarity of the Viewguard version is better. The antiglare feature is also very helpful. I definitely recommend this product if you are a professional who works a lot on the road or don't like it when people come into your office and read your screen when they come in for a chat.
A must if you are going for the HDMI quality that now comes with most advanced graphic cards.Monitor must be HDMI.
The sound of these speakers is great. Is easy to carry it anywhere. For sure I recommend anyone to purchase it
After having done about 20 hours of Internet research and then going to a vairety of electronic stores, I purchased the Creative Zen Vision M (Black) because of its features and sound clarity. This is my first MP3/Multimedia device, and I am amazed with how easy it is to "rip" CD's and video. I strongly recommend this one for beginners because its variety of features, including using it as a "flash drive". The video playback is as good as any newer computer monitor or the handheld TVs which have recently come on the market. It is much better than the Portable Play Station.However, and here is why I gave it 4 stars, the touch pad and button controls are extremely hard to get used to. The first thing a new user needs to do is change the sensitivity from "high" to "low". This is no easy feat because the instruction booklet, at least the English version that I got here in Tokyo, does not do a good job at all of explaining how to use the pad. It was very annoying and frustrating to learn that to go from the vertical menus to the horizontal menus that I did not need to tap the pad, just glide my finger over to the left or right. Even now, I have not figured out how to use the keyboard to input my name into the owner information.Honestly, Creative could have come up with a much better designed touch pad and button system. If this were a first generation MP3, or if touch pads were a new item, this one's problems would be acceptable; however, since this is not a first generation concept, what were they thinking?I asked a few friends and family members to try it out and they said they would not purchase it until the touch pad is improved.For me, and I am the principle user, I hope that I will get used to it and figure out how to use it. In the meantime, I'll just do without using the keyboard. Of course, I must learn how to navigate between menus.The touch pad aside, the battery life, the picture and sound quality, the voice recorder, the FM radio, the organizer, and the really easy way to load music and video make this a pretty good product.
A few months ago I purchased a pair of Sennheiser HD201's, I liked them enough to buy a pair of HD202's, Which soon led me to buy their "older cousin" The Sennheiser HD205's so far I have mostly positive comments about these headphones and I think they are a good deal for the money.First off lets start off with the price, they retail for around 50-80 USD. I picked them up for about 21 USD off of Amazon. When I saw this ridiculously low price I knew I had to get the headphones and take one step closer to seeing what Sennheiser is really all about. My first impression of the headphone was the over look of it. I feel like the design on the headphones was well thought out although obviously modeled after their big brother the HD215's. The all black with silver accents really adds to the style of these DJ/Home Cans. A pretty nifty feature that these cans offer is a rotatable right earcup. Which can be beneficial to both at home listeners and DJ's, as you can lift the earcup to be able to hear outside noises better. A bag and a 1/4th in. (6.55mm) jack that screws onto the 1/8th in. (3.55mm) attached to the headphone by one very nice cord coming out of the left earcup. By the feel of the cord I felt like it was a disappointing attempt at "tangle-free" I don't find them frequently tangling but have found them to tangle much more than other headphones with the same claim.On to the more "technical" side of this review. For how nice these headphones look and feel they are considerably light weighing in at just 7.3 oz. At 32 Ohms these headphones can be driven by most phones/ mp3 players. Now to the bass! I think that these headphones were made to satisfy people who listen to hip-hop, rock, RnB, etc. because the bass on these headphones is very bunch and apparent. The frequency response on these is between 14hz-20000hz meaning in all technical terms the bass doesn't get as low as some other closed cans you can get for a price only a little, such as the Shure SRH750DJ's that go from 5hz - 30000hz that you can be purchased for at least 109 USD. In my opinion listening Hip-Hop, RnB, and Pop, the bass is at a perfect level. If it were anymore it would be overpowering (Beats By Dr. Dre.) and if it were to low it might not be enough to satisfy an avid hip-hop listener. The actual earpads themselves are circumaural meaning although they are on-ear headphones the pad still goes around the ear, which in my opinion allows for a more clear and punchy feel to the music. It also allows for extra comfort, although I wouldn't necessarily call these headphones "comfortable". A comfortable headphone to me would be one I can wear for a while without any discomfort. The feeling I felt with these headphone wasn't discomfort but at all times they felt like they were on my head. For example most comfy headphones one puts on sometimes they might not realize they are wearing them because of the comfort, and mostly because of them getting into the music they are listening to. After a good while (i'll say one or two hours) the top of my ears started hurting from the earpads on these.In conclusion these more affordable cans from Sennheiser are good for several things such as home listening and DJing. The only significant issue with these headphones is they would not be recommended for portable uses considering the length of the cord and their overall size. If I had to rate this headphone 1-10 it would get a solid 8.3.Sound Quality: 8Comfort: 6.5Design : 9Value for Money : 9Ease Of Use: 9P.S. I am an aspiring reviewer, meaning if you guys have any connections that can get companies to send me things to review that would be great.
These batteries last approx 1 hr which is the same recording time from the originals plus these are considerably larger
This Olympus camera that i bought is perfect, it's just what I wanted. I was a little worried that it might be to big or to thick but it wasn't, it's just what I was looking for!!! The perfect size, not too big and not too small, just perfect.
This item I bought for my girlfriend... She liked it a lot, however after some usage, the retractable cord stopped working (so you will have the wire hanging outside), but its power was really good compared to the price.. Once I bought, I have seen that this product is bigger than what it looks like, so if you are thinking on buying it for traveling purposes, DON'T!!This is to be kept at your own bathroom, but otherwise it is really good... =D
Here's my setup:- Harman Kardon AVR 147 Home Theater Receiver- Harman Kardon HKTS-18 5.1 Channel Speaker System- Xbox 360 Elite- Xbox 360 HD DVD Player- Sharp - AQUOS 32" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTVI have the XBox 360 connected to the H/K AVR 147 with an HDMI cable and a Rocketfish digital optical cable. The HDTV connects to H/K AVR 147 with another Rocketfish digital optical cable. The H/K AVR 147 connects to the HDTV with a Monster HDMI cable.I first considered H/K for my home theater system because I have a H/K audio system in my car. This is my first home theater setup. The room I set the system up in is the perfect size for a 5.1 channel system. The directions are easy to follow and setup did not take long. It is really helpful having the speaker wires and AVR 147 inputs color coded. H/K customer service is very friendly, helpful, and fast (I asked if it was possible to remove the feet on the AVR 147. It is, but H/K does not recommend it.). Everything worked very well as soon as I turned it on. The audio and video quality is awesome. The blue volume knob looks really cool. The display on the AVR 147 is easy to read and very informative. The one complaint I have is: because I am using an HDMI cable to connect the AVR 147 to my HDTV, I do not get the on screen menus for the AVR 147 unless I connect a component cable specifically for the on screen menus. For a 5.1 channel system, at this price, with HDMI connectivity, I highly recommend this system.
i loved it quality wise. it was a little hard to set up because you will need to buy separate speaker wires. and make sure you dont go cheap on those because this is honestly the best system ive ever heard. took me a while to set up but it was extremely well worth it
I assume that this product does what it states it should do and has a couple of very useful features. 1. I can enter numbers directly into the computer or I can put it into calc mode, do the math, and then send the results to the computer. It also has a memory function like a regular calculator 2. I can use the Num Lock to navigate around the computer screen.I would love the product, but it has two huge flaws. 1. As almost every reviewer has stated, it falls asleep. I also ask the question: WHY? It happens so often that it makes the product almost useless. I can always get it to turn back on, but I haven't learned yet which key to push. If it is going to go into sleep mode, I should be able to awake it by touching any key. 2. It is too small. Think of this as a calculator, not a keypad. I cannot comfortablely use it the way I can a keypad because the keys are too close together.I do need a keypad. I wish I had ordered something else, but I doubt it is worth paying the shipping cost of having it returned.
Well made, easy to install, and cheap... Does exactly what it says it will for my 42" plasma.
Together with the Denon RCD 38 receiver purchased at the same time. the DP-29 does full justice to my classical vinyl records. And the receiver has exceeded my expectations for it can fill with great sound a living room with high ceilings. The instructions for the turntable could be improved by better graphics.
I love my tooldial and its' software. My only complaint is that you must have a very large proccessor to run it effectively. I frequently find that it gums up photoshop and in-design a little. Overall great product and I expect them to have some updates to work out the bugs. Works very well in tandem with a WACOM tablet.
Never thought I would review an iron, but this one surprised me. Well designed, easy to use and fairly priced. I would recommend it highly.
No complaints about the cable: it's a cable, and it works.
So I haven't used this yet with MP3's (as I am still putting mine together) but I thought it would double equally well as a CD player (as it is advertised). The sounds IS amazing, the design is very cool, ergonomic (though somewhat heavy compared to your standard sized CD player). The remote is fantastic. However, the playing time on a standard CD is horrible. I commute on the subway 40 minutes each way, morning and night, and standard AA batteries (Duracell) last me 2 days. That is ridiculous. I know the playing time for MP3's is longer, but come on, 2 days, less than three hours? I'd would have bought something more expensive with better playing time if I had known I'd be spending all of my money on batteries.
As good as described. I'm usually hard on memory cards but this one seems to be lasting me just fine. I love having more space than before, it's a bigger relief. It's quick too, not like my last one that was like 1/3 of the memory and cost twice as much. Needed it for a class for video, and it worked out great.My only draw back is that now I wish I would have bought 2!
This is my second Sony TV, I think they have the best picture, bar none.This particular model has internal HD tuner, for example ch 5 and 5.1 is available. The 5.1 has HD where the picture is much much sharper.I highly recommend this model.
This product really took me wawy with both its presentation of sound and it swiftness to ship simply agreat productAlthough can get a bit tight on the ear its something to love
The SA6045 could be a great player, but the interface is not intuitive and needs a little more work. I use this player primarily for watching videos while commuting and it does OK with half-hour shows. The screen is a decent size and video looks good on it.However, the player does not easily remember where you've paused when you shut it down or even when you use the menu functions. This makes it inconvenient to watch longer shows since you'd have to FFWD to where you left off. The volume capacity is also low. I have to turn it all the way up to hear anything over the regular noise on the bus. The FM tuner does not reliably capture any stations, at least where I live, which makes this feature useless.Battery Life has been great, but the sound for music is just OK. The interface does not support album art and I have not used it extensively for music. Philips has updated the firmware once for this device, so I am hopeful that at least some of these problems can be corrected. However, for now, I would not recommend buying this player.
I had this TV less than a year and the sound went dead. Since the TV was still under warranty, Phillips told me to ship the TV back to them and they will send a new one. The "new" television was refurbished and didn't work. Bad products and horrible customer service.
I ordered this wall mount to hang a 32" monitor for our conference room at work. I had read many of the reviews of this product before hand and the vast majority of them were very favorable. The wall mount was very good quality and very easy to install. The extension arm allows us to easily retract the monitor when not in use and to pull it out and angle it as we wish for presentations and webcasts.Highly recommend this product.
I looked and researched many A/V receivers before deciding on this one. I am very pleased with the sound, ease of use, and many, many features. This unit is well worth the price paid, I would recommend to anyone looking for a powerhouse A/V controller. I have mine connected to a 50" plasma TV and a Yamaha upconverting DVD player. The speakers I chose for my system are two Cerwin-Vega CLS-215 for the front channel, a Klipsch center channel, and two JBL towers for the rear channel. I am currently only running a 5.0 system, but this unit will handle much, much more. I haven't the need for more at this point, as the Cerwin-Vega speakers I use have two 15" woofers in each cabinet. This arrangement has more bass than any subwoofer would produce in my opinion. All in all, a very powerful unit with loads of features. I have been running it very hard for about two weeks without any troubles at all.
I tend to agree with those that have qualified this battery as a little deceptive. When we buy it we do expect to have much more power than we get with the regular battery but this is not true. Definitely the laptop manufactures only provide long lasting batteries when the laptop is a expensive one. What a shame!Alfredo Augusto CruzRio de Janeiro Brasil
This is a good product for the price.Pros -1. price2. color availability3. ease of usecons -1. a very low static thats audible only if heard carefully2. transmission is not very powerful. sometimes your car radio station just gets taken over by some other car besides you having powerful transmitter.Overall its a great product, it takes away lot of wiring mess, and adds lot of flexibility. Eventually good return on iPod investment.
Products such as these can be very convenient to purchase online. This is one of those products.
This printer is the perfect choice for a small office that requires color printouts. The speed is outstanding as well as the ease of use and color output. The built in scanner is an addition that is is very welcome however you cannot scan over the network (only print).For the price and the quality, this is the printer to buy!
I bought the Ultra II hoping it would record faster than a standard card, but the Nikon is just a slow camera. Didn't make any difference at all.I'm not faulting the memory card; this was a learning experience.
So I must say I am very impressed! Keeps multiple hard-lines working as fast as ever, as well as provides me the wireless capability for my Panasonic flat screen TC-P42G25 WITH PERFECT HD STREAMING! & NO LAG! while being over 40ft away downstairs surrounded by cement walls! Also provides perfect reception for my laptop. This is the best router I have ever purchased! You will not go wrong with this router.
I did extensive research before picking this surge protector. After I received my first shipment of these, I liked the product so much, I bought many more of them. I think I've bought about 10 or more of these so far. Excellent product. The outlets are spaced apart nicely on the edges, allowing you to fit all of your different sizes of wall plugs in without resorting to hacks to get them all plugged in. Highly recommended.
I love my iPod. It is perfect. It plays movies,photos, and music. All it needs is to play games and it'll be a PSP. It's so easy to get videos onto it. The easiest way I've found is to download videos from Google Video. Or you could pay on iTunes. I was using it everyday until my brothr dropped it into the toilet. IT IS NOT WATERPROOF! (: Luckily I brought the Bestbuy warranty and it's being serviced as I type. Can't wait to get it back. Apple just keeps comin out with better and better iPods. Maybe the next one will have a radio...
These headphones have fantastic sound quality. However, I bought them for running and can't use them at the gym at all. They won't stay on your ears very well, and are often hard to get to stay in place even when you're just walking. I ended up buying a second pair of headphones just for the gym and use these as my everyday headphones just for the sound quality.
I am so happy with my working HDMI cable. It shipped quickly. It was inexpensive. After buying 2 other HDMI cables previously, that did NOT work, I am so pleased to have this functional and inexpensive cable working properly.HDMI Cable Category 2 (Full 1080P Capable)
Had my first rolls of XP2 back from being processed (shot with my Leica M4/Elmar 90mm f4 combo and a Bronica ETRSI 120 roll.This is an edited review; I had originally said it gave too much contrast and looked almost processed, but it turned out that the shop that processed and scanned the films had got the scanning very wrong - I only know this as I now have my own Epson V500 scanner and I happened to rescan the film with very different, totally normal results.Sharp, fairly strong contrast (not so much graduation between the blacks and whites, but very nice), low grain - would certainly use again and great if you want the black & white look and don't have access to a lab that does them. Also useful film if you won't/can't convert colour to B&W; in you computer or don't have film scanned.
This is a great performer. I've never given this product much though while using it, which is good. I don't want to be thinking about the slow write times when I'm shooting photos. I want to keep my mind on the subject, and not the limitations of the equipment. And so far, I have found no limitations with this product.
This is an excellent way to view the heavas or a resonable price. The only drawback is that it is difficult to maneuver when the object is over 75 degrees elevation.
I looked around quite a bit at HD MP3 players, and finally decided on this one. It'll hold a HUGE number of songs - I have nearly 400 albums on it so far - and the USB 2.0 transfer is pretty quick. Sounds pretty good, and I don't mess with the EAX software. While it's size is larger than most on the market, it does come a carrying case which now DOES have a viewing window in it. But if I wanted really tiny I would have opted for a solid state player or a 4Gb one, but I didn't want to go small. Having all my CDs on it is really neat feeling, and I'm listening to CDs I haven't heard in years.I only give it a 4.5 for a couple of reasons: like most, the earbuds that come with it are not very good (I could hardly even get them in my ears, let alone wear them for any period of time!) and the software is kinda okay. I highly recommend getting the redchairsoftware.com called Notmad. It will enhance your player immensely.
After spending about 2 hours trying every possible combination of cords and TV's to get the Neuros to work. I give up. It doesn't work. There is no customer support, and the corporate phone number that came with my instructions is disconnected.
I use a Polar heart rate transmitter belt at the gym. The treadmill and eliptical will work independently to keep your heart rate at the rate you want to work out at. The treadmill will increase speed or incline or decrease, to keep heart rate steady. I am amazed at how great it works. I just get on, do a little easy programming on the machine, and then just go with it. It keeps my heart rate right where I want to be. Great!! A must for anyone who is in rehab, or just wants to increase their cardiovascular fitness. Before I started using the transmitter belt, I was forever overdoing my exercise intensity on the machines and paying for it later.TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT!!!
I bought this for my classroom. I have An extension cord running from a wall to the projector in the front of the room. I thought that this would prevent, a.) kids from tripping on the cord and b.) keep the cord from getting damaged. I think the cord is safe from damage, but the kids and I keep tripping on it. Like the other reviewers said, it won't lay flat and the tape it comes with is worthless. If this were someplace with less traffic, it would work just fine. But thats not my case. :(
what a piece of JUNK! We got ours on in early December and it lasted until mid Feb. In less than 90 days, we got the dreaded &quot;H02&quot; error. We replaced it, got the same error code on the new one. I will NEVER waste my time or money on a Panasonic product again. We actually had better luck with an Emerson. It may be a &quot;Blue-light special&quot; and doesn't have all the cool bells and whistles, but it worked for several years and didn't cost nearly as much! (by the way, don't even bother trying to get Panasonic to help. They apparantly don't like dealing with customers' needs)
Using the shoe wallet for my iPods Sport Senor (Nike) has been flawless. I am really pleased at the accuracy of the sensor in the wallet. It is super easy to strap on & off. I don't even know the wallet is on my shoe when I am using it.
The older revision of this backpack was a definite 5 out of 5; this one, not so much. Differences include:- The older version was bigger - the main book pouch was much larger (essential for any serious college student), and the side pouches were also larger (essential for carrying anything larger than an aspirin tablet in them).- The Targus symbol on the front of the bag was a headphone jack pass-through, and was designed in such a way as to not let water in. The pass-through in the new version is just an X cut in a piece of rubber. Not good if you keep electronics in that pouch.- There are other, smaller differences, such as a longer handle at the top of the bag (tougher to put the bag on a desk, esp. if you're short) and the zippers running different ways (affects water resistance).The new revision is still a great bag (I gave one to my fiancee) but it can't hold a candle to the older model of the same name, especially if you pack a lot of stuff in it.
Broadway Photo offers this same Marine Pack for the 100/150 at under $200.00 and the Sony 7.2MP is less expensive also.
I like the versility the lens cover affords me it making special shots in various lighting conditions.Works fine for me.
ITS THE BEST YOU WILL NEVER NEED ANY OTHER REMOTE THIS GROWS WITH YOU (WITH ADD ONS) ALSO CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUTSTANDING (JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL YOUR MODLE NUMBERS (BEFORE STATRING) AFTER THAT ITS LIKE DRINGKING WATER- ONE THING BUY THE EXTENDER. MY SPELLING IS BAD TOO, NOT A REFELXTION OF THIS PRODUCT..:-)
My order came quickly and was in perfect condition. I expect to be happy to deal with this supplier again.
My husband was very pleased to receive this radio. He wanted this model but couldn't get it from the original dealer. So glad to find it for him.
I bought this is use as a combiner, not a splitter. Since it is a passive device it is likely to work well as a splitter if it works well as a combiner. What I have found is that it works better than other splitters when used as a combiner, with a stronger signal reaching my TV than the other units (I think a Radio Shack splitter, but to be fair the Radio Shack unit does not claim to be a combiner). The mechanical quality (as seen from the outside) looks good. I would recommend the unit if you need a combiner over anything that does not say it can combine. I would guess that it makes a good splitter with equal signal strength going to each output. I do not know about its durability in weather and the like since my unit is in a garage. That is also the reason why I need to combine three antennas to get enough signal. I'd really like to use a roof mount but the reasons I do not are not an issue with the combiner...Edited to add:This splitter/combiner will send an equal signal to all of the outputs (as a splitter) and accept equal inputs on all inputs (as a combiner). Some other 3-way splitters split the signal once and then split one of those again. This gives one output that gets half the input power and the other two outputs each get one quarter the input power. If you want equal signal strengths in all outputs get the HS-3 or similar. If you want a combiner to combine three equal antennas, you'll need something like the HS-3.
I purchased this product to connect an older Sony Trin-a-ton television to a nice Bose Companion 5 speaker system. It works very nicely with no issues!
This has got to be by far the best printer in it's price range. It's fast, and prints with great quality. I used to own a Lexmark z23 printer. Which wasn't bad for printing papers for school or even a low res picture here and there. But when it comes time for an ink refil, you're better off buying another printer, which is what I did. The Canon iP1500 cost me less than getting a set of black and color refils would have for an outdated printer. Don't let the low price of this printer make you think it is sub-par in any way. I like the borderless printing option, it allows me to make perfectly sized DVD case inserts, as without the option I would normally end up with a 1/8 inch border along one edge. My major complains are the same as those already mentioned... USB cable (I already had one, so it wasn't really a big deal), No storage case for print head. The noise when it prepares to print and then several seconds after it's done.
I purchased this HDD to salvage my wife's 5-year old Dell. Easy to install, using the WD set up software, the drive is quite and fast compared to the 80GB 5400 RPM Maxtor that took a dump on me. Of course wasn't crazy about spending 3-days reinstalling all the software and settings. Highly recommended and a great value from Amazon; Amazon Rocks!
While they're not the best camera on the market, they do work well in good light. The integral video-switcher is handy, allowing you to stop (and stay) on just one camera -or- allow it to sequence through all 4 channels, assuming you have four cameras. As I said, for the dollar spent I feel the quality is more than acceptable and they're a breeze to setup and get running. If you're looking for fast-n-easy, this will do the trick. Note: The cameras come with their own AC wall-wart, but can be powered by an individual 9volt DC battery as well since those adapters are included as well with each camera.
I really, really want to like this player. It's small, it's cute, it's got &quot;unlimited&quot; memory via cheapo SD cards, it's got really neat accessories and an amazing battery life... but tomorrow I'm returning it to the store where I bought it.Why?Simple. The UNBELIEVEABLY stupid &quot;anti piracy&quot; features they put into it.No, You can't just copy your mp3 files to the player and listen to them. The player only wirks with specially encrypted files. To use it with an mp3 file you have to use the special software to &quot;check&quot; the files into and out of your hard driveAnd yes, the files on your hard drive ARE MODIFIED for some evil reason when you check them out. Don't ask me why or what happens if I stick the card in my camera and format it without &quot;checking&quot; the mp3 files that were on it back into my hard drive. I don't know, and I'm not waiting to find out.And OF COURSE the upload software is horrible to use, and YES it fails to install properly until the tenth try. Even then it took me ten minutes to get it to recognize the special SD card writer they supply. I mean, what else could it do?What on earth were they thinking? They took this beautiful little gadget that somebody had designed and totally ruined it. Their hardware guys must be crying right now.Did they think this system will somehow keep me from &quot;pirating&quot; the mp3 files THAT ARE *ALREADY* ON MY HARD DISK??Whatever. Tomorrow I'll go and swap it for something by Creative or iRiver or something. Anything but Panasonic.
The charger seems to work well, but these batteries were a huge disappointment. I assumed that because these were recommended as the choice of professional photographers, they must be good. Wrong. They did not hold their charge well, especially in storage, and once drained, never recharged fully. I bought Duracell rechargeables and they are infinitely better. Buy those instead.
First of all the scanner arrived on time with no issues at all. I had read that it supported scanning when outside of the wireless range so I called technical support for help in getting the scanner setup to do this and to find out how I dump the scans into Excel. Technical support was outstanding, I only had a short wait and the representative I spoke to was great. The scanner itself came with 2 batteries which was great and the scanner itself is very nice. Great price, great delivery, and great support.
This tape recorder isn't bad. It's alright, I mean I probably tried ordering for all the wrong reasons. I ordered it to use it for audio for my movie, but you can definitely not use it for that, I assure you. The software wasn't great either, You have to buy extra software to turn it into an MP3 file, so good luck. Overrall, it would be a great recorder to record speeches, lectures, but nothing beyond on that.
Underexposure is the only issue i could find with this camera. Otherwise it is a great camera. I am enjoying shooting with it. Got this for Affordable rate also. Looks smart. I liked it.
The xD "Picture Card" flash card comes in three flavors: standard (up to 512MB), Type M (512MB, 1GB, 2GB), and Type H (512MB or 1GB). The "H" stands for "high speed" and is the latest format allowing in theory for reads and writes up to 3 times as fast as Type M cards. Interestingly, Type M xD cards are 20% slower than "standard" 256MB or 512MB xD cards. For capacity 512MB or above, you won't find any more standard xD's; you'll find only M or H ones.To see if your Fujifilm or Olympus camera is compatible with an M or H card, go to their websites and check out the compatibility charts. (Amazon doesn't allow links so I can't include them here but you can e-mail me if you can't find the compatibility charts.)The SanDisk 512MB "H" card, which I use in my excellent Fuji F30 camera, is quite reliable (but see caveat below). It's definitely faster than the old Sandisk 512MB "M" card I had but I doubt it's even twice as fast. The problem with xD cards greater than 256MB is both "M" and "H" cards compress data which explain the slowness relative to high-speed Secure Digital, Memory Stick Duo and Compact Flash cards. For most applications xD cards are still plenty fast; occasionally, when you shoot in continuous mode, you might experience some problems.When you buy a Sandisk (or Fujifilm or Olympus) in store, be sure to get a package that's marked "Made in Japan." Only two companies actually manufacture the xD cards: Toshiba of Japan and Samsung of South Korea. Samsung cards, in my experience, have serious quality problems and *WILL* fail sooner rather than later. Toshiba ones are much more reliable; none of my Toshiba-made cards have failed even under heavy usage. Therefore, you should never trust xD cards that are marked "Made in S. Korea." Be sure to shop around until you find Toshiba ("made in Japan") cards. This tip will save you lots of precious memories and from lots of headaches later on. Unfortuantely, this verification is hard to do when you shop on Amazon or online; I can only say "good luck"! At least you have 30 days to return or exchange when you buy from Amazon.
Very comfortable and clear sounding headphones with an unbeatable price. Excellent product. They seem like they could easily cost $100 .
This small device would be excellent if it didn't keep breaking. The spring clips have far too much strength for the flimsy plastic jaws.After two clips broke on me, I was determined to make it work as I like the small size and simplicity of the holder. With some difficulty I removed the broken clip completely, and attached the bendy wire to the black plastic piece on monitor with a small C-clamp. Clunky, to say the least. I treat the clip that holds the paper with great care and don't let it close with a snap.It will hold several pieces of paper or a lightweight magazine.Kensington makes some other good products. It can't be too hard for them to improve this one so that it fulfils its promise.2010 edit: I broke down and bought yet another new one. I am trying to be really careful with the spring clips, not letting them slip out of my hands and snap shut (which can lead to breakage).
I bought these headphones as a gift for my daughter. she absolutely loves them! She said that they are so comfortable to wear that she forgets that she has them on and the sound is awesome. Would highly recommend them!
This is obviously a glitter style lava lamp - not the type from the 60's. It is a great conversation starter and fun accessory to brighten up your desk. Once it warms up the glitter flows on it's own.
We liked it because it looked nice in the kids room and seemed to have easy controls for the little fingers. But the thing broke down function after function within the firs year and now would not turn on at all.
This laptop is best used as a desktop replacement as it is a bit heafty to haul around busy airports for the businessman. From the moment you first boot it up you can tell that this is the best quality laptop on the market. You'll love its snappy keyboard feel and layout, and its brightscreen display. I recommend that you get the Athlon 64 3800+ over the 3500+ if your are looking for improved multi-tasking speeds. Also, spend the extra bucks to get the 128MB graphics card if you want to get the most from games and pictures. The HP Pavilion ZV6000 laptop is simply awesome.I am designer of Web sites in addition information technology support so I require quite powerful equipment, this dinitivamente is it, I have applications as Macromedia study and publishers of photographies as Photoshop CS2 and the performance with these application is matchless, very good playing DVD movies.Pro:- 6-in-1 memory card to reader (compatible with Digital Secure, Multimedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia, and XD Picture Cards)- wireless LAN- 1gb of memory ram- The Dvd+/-rw stand for casks and Cd-rw- excellent sound form Altec Lansic Speakers- Impressive the brightness of the screenCon:- The 8 cell not provide to sufficient power just a single 1 hour and 35 minutes- 100 gb hard disk is single of 4000 RPM can create the sensation of slownessin the future amazon it must allow that one can make Customize the equipment
After trying about 4 different product, I decided to spend a little more money and go for the ConvertX. Let me tell you. It is WELL worth the extra $. It works GREAT and is very clear for converting VCR tapes to DVD.Just be sure to follow the directions when it says to first un-install any previous versions of WinDVD Creator you have on your computer. I tried to not do that since I already had a similar version but my audio would not work till I un-installed it and installed the version that comes with the ConvertX.
These headphones work very well and the sound is clear. The instructions are a little less informative than I would like but sufficient.
Beware!!!The product in the Photo (as of 4-26-08) is NOT the product you will receive!You will receive a much inferior cheaper product.
I have had this system for 4 years with a manufactor date of September 2000. I am a 14 year old who loves deep bass very loud and this system has satisfied me sense the day i bought it.the surround speakers dont seem to do much at all but the main speakers are so loud u dont even here them. I have even hooked it to my pc and put the bass up 100% and it handled it like a champ.i also have a newer logitech Z-5300 for my computer with a single 100 watt THX certified sub but i think this Philips Shelf system dominates the Z-5300.
UPDATE, well after a few motnths with it it broke(software,would no longer respond, called and nothing, i did a hardware restore, software reset and same problem, did the 2.0 update (new interface) and it did not make it work, very un-satisfied., and microsoft would not replace it, so i got a discounted iPod (80gb, black) and it has worked since the day i got it (almost 8 months). and i threw the "brick" in the trash where it belongs.worked like a charm thinking of upgrading mine to a 80 gig, google it
I have been using this for almost three years. It still does what it is supposed to and because of Amazon I didn't overpay for it.
I had a really short audio cable for my laptop to my Bose computer speakers. This was just the right length and works like a charm.
Bought this for my 220V juicer. The second time it was used it blew out fuses two times. Maybe we got a bad unit. Very disappointed.
No problem yet. I use it with for a canon camera to store lots of images and videos. Has worked perfectly fine so far.
sure it's not the smallest recorder, (it's about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide and under 1/2 inch thick...) but this recorder records far!!!!!!!! I sit in the back of the class and I am still able to record everysingle world. Just don't rub it against your bag or it will record that too.It has great volume control and noise adjustment. Easy to use, i didn't even read the manual and it also comes with a short easy to use guide. I highly recommend this for classroom or carrying around just in case you need to record a conversation or dispute. It records through a thin pocket.Comes with a belt strap on but it's useless because it forces the recorder to face toward you, where the recording speaker is also pointing too. If it was reversed it would been great.
In case I don't used screen on camera; I need cable connect from camera to TV,CCTV,monitor,....(big screen display).The adapter cover a hold below camera.If adapter NOT cover a hold,this camera is perfect.With camera +lens + adapter+....= under 400US I get the picture very nice compare with my NIKON D2Hs I paid 4700US+sale tax
i was very happy when i got it being that most other wifi adapters cost twice this much. it worked right after i installed the drivers from the cd that came in the box. after 2 or 3 days it just stopped working. this is more likely a software issue than the hardware because it was solved with a system restore. but behold the next day when it wouldn't connect. i did another restore and it worked but after another day i realized that it was just unusable.
I've owned two m/n 110 Sennheiser headphones in the past three years, which I suppose qualifies me to evaluate them. Both headphones suffered from the same two problems, one an irritant, the other a fatal flaw: within weeks of first use the headphones loose their "temper" i.e., they no longer maintain any curvature, and consistently and repeatedly fall of one's head. This can be partially corrected by fastening the earpieces together overnight so that some of the headset curvature returns, but it's still a pain in the "you know what" to have to deal with, particularly with a product only a few weeks old.The far more significant problem suffered by the m/n 110's that I've owned is early transmitter failure. In both units the transmitters failed, PRECEDED by a period of several days of what seemed to be bursts of static 1-2 seconds long that occurred while watching programs.Given the price of these units, and the manufacturer's reputation, I am of the opinion that 18 months is far to short a life span for this product. It would seem as though they are making it to last just long enough to exceed the warranty period.
I used this a couple of times and decided to go with the Griffin Roadtrip because it also charged the ipod. After deciding that the Roadtrip was a bit of a pain, I went to plug this unit back in (after not having been used for a month or two) and it was dead. I thought it might be my lighter outlet but I plugged other things into it and it worked and I tried it in my girlfriend's car and nothing. Save your money, it's useless.
Good lens. Good price. It was shipped quickly. I use it as my "walkabout" lens
Over all ease of operation was good. The quality of the pictures on the screen was great. Transfering music, pictures, and recording is very easy. The expansion slot allows you to have endless memory as long as you have SD disks to put it on, making this item a good rival for the IPod Nano. The only down side I see is that to watch videos you have to convert them first. I would suggest this to anyone who wants a MP3 player but doesn't want to pay the prices they want for the IPods and Zunes.
This is the first printer I have ordered for my personal use at home and I found it very easy to setup and use.
I just received this filter and the first thing I noticed taking it out of the oversized shipping box was that the plastic case the filter came in was scuffed all over as if someone had rubbed it with sandpaper. I didn't think it was a problem as long as the filter was ok. Unfortunately, upon opening the unsealed case, I noticed that the lens was very dusty on both sides and there was a big fat thumb print right in the middle of the lens.I tried cleaning the filter with a lens cleaning cloth and it helped to remove the dust but I could not remove the thumb print completely. I can't see the print anymore with the naked eye but when I blow on it, the steam makes it reappear until it evaporates. I decided that it was probably not going to affect the pictures much since I couldn't see the print when it was dry.The performance of the lens is decent. I can see the picture change on my viewfinder as I rotate the filter. I do find that the rotating part is loose. If the camera shakes or moves too much, the lens can rotate slightly on its own. I wish there was a little more resistance to it but most people will try their best to take shots with a steady hand so it shouldn't be a problem. The photos also come out a little darker than without the filter so I use it only in bright sunlight.I decided to keep the filter since it wasn't too expensive. It was disappointing to receive a filter with the permanent thumbprint which could have come from the Tiffen factory or from amazon sending me a used items as new. I've heard of others claiming to receive used items from amazon so I wouldn't be surprised. You may end up receiving a new one but its no guarantee.
I've had my RCA for 5 months and have no troubles with it. It is true it won't play CD-R. The only trouble with locking up, pixelating, freezing and not starting have all been with rented movies. I keep good care of the DVDs I own and have no problems with them. I have it hooked up to an RCA dolby digital surround reciever. The optical output on the back puts out amazing audio (can't tell real sounds around me from the movie). The matrix works without a flaw on the RCA. Before i bought it the sales man told me that any brand associated with GE, or cheaper would not play the Matrix. I would have to agree with the review about the quality control at RCA though, because all the reviews I've read have either been really good or really bad. I recommend the player.
Good TV for the price.Pros: Good clean crisp picture, have never had a problem with it. Keep in mind I do not have the remote. Has Audio Video plug on the front with Left/Right RCA audio plugs and 1 Video RCA plug. DVD functions great! Even without the remote. Easy to open/shut and play although without the remote its hard to fast forward but you can forward chapters on the front :( Volume is goodCons: It is a heavy and bulky TV but this is only in relation to flat screen TVs. All the tube TVs are the same way so it's not really a con.Very Sturdy!
I wasn't pretty sure about purchasing this item at first, because of one comment about the quality of the pictures, that the 10 mb size was too much and unnecesary for printing. Well, let me tell you something, I'm a graphic designer, I work on magazines and the quality of the images is above standard. This camera is a little above of the needs of the common "party camera" but I think is a fantastic item because of its size and features. The only thing I regret this cybershot doesn't have is the high speed shooting, other than that, it works great!
This is definitely a nice keyboard and works pretty well as a lap keyboard (although don't forget it's IR so you need a basic line of sight to your MCE IR receiver).The built in mouse (actually a nub pointer) is shockingly bad. I've been buying MS keyboards for 15 years (they are the best) and I can't believe this pointer component was deemed good enough to have the MS brand. It's practically unusable, so I keep my wireless mouse nearby.I'm an engineer and for the life of me, I cannot understand how the hardware designers chose this design. A dumb little D-pad would've been FAR FAR FAR better, let alone a blackberry-type trackball or Lenovo-type nub pointer.The weird part is that the design looks great before you try to use it, and if you gave it a test before plugging in, you'd have high hopes, but alas it's functionally completely unusable.The keyboard gets 5 stars. The pointer gets 0 stars.
I love my lensbaby composer, but was sometimes a little frustrated by the set focal length. Wth these two adapters those days are over! The are easy to mount - just screw them in to the front of the lensbaby - and they have added the flexdibility I was chafing to have. More fun for me!
My wife and I chose Replay over Tivo for basically one reason: the commercial advance feature. The online record requesting is also a great feature. We loved it. Then the box stopped working for some unknown reason. Luckily it was still under the store's warranty (purchased at Good Guys) and they replaced it in store, no problem. The new boxed worked as great as the old one, unfortunately, as this replacment has mysteriously stopped working as well. Now I am having to deal with customer service at SonicBlue which, while being kind, has no idea what they are doing. It has been two months as of today and I still have not been able to get a replacement sent out dispite being told it was on its way multiple times.
I've owned this player for 4+ years. I average 1 DVD a week and have been using this DVD player for the last 4 years regularly. It hasn't broken down nor given us any problems.I'll be purchasing more Samsung products in the future. If only all other brands were this steady and reliable.
This would have been a handly little item, but the "metal" end came out, it screwed into plastic threads and there was no way to get it back together. I'm not actually sure it was metal.It was just junk. Used it about about 2 months. It was an Amazon Prime item. I paid 3.06 with "free" shipping. Not worth returning.It is very hard to find small parts like this. Too bad there is no way to be sure you are getting what you pay for.
I have tried the lens in all of its focal lengths and it works well. Your eyes see photographs, not charts. Good composition, exposure (good eye for observation) will take you way farther than more expensive lenses (or cameras for that matter) ever will. My only complaint is the cheap carrying bag with NO padding at all. May fortune be with you should you drop it by accident. Otherwise go ahead a get the lens. You will like it.
It's a pain that Olympus uses proprietary format cards so you have a limited a choice of manufacturers. The least they can do is offer cards at lower to comparable prices of sd cards. I'M satisfied that the card is a fair price for the amount of memory. A Ritz camera employee told me that only Fuji makes Xd cards and that the Olympus cards I saw advertised were fake. Either he was naive or lying in order to make a sale. Luckily I did more research and saw the Olympus card at Amazon for a much better price.
I have tried out several wireless lan cards, linksys, d-link, etc. and none have come close to the performance of the orinoco card. My Linksys card...dropped to 2 mps when i moved into the next room. In contrast, my orinoco silver card stayed at 11mps even when i was two stories down (access point on 2nd floor of house and i was in basement)...It definately the BEST performing card on the market.
I use my Ipod at work, in the car, and at home, so there it moves around a lot. I like this case for when I am in and out of the car. It clips securely, protects well and is still sleek. This was a must for me when I am on the road.
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT WHEN IT COMES TO FOOLING PEOPLE. I USED THIS IMITATION CAMERA ON MY BUSINESS AND NO CRIME EVER SINCE. ITS REALISTIC APPEARANCE REALLY LOOKS LIKE THE REAL THING! IT ALSO HAS A RED LED LIGHT THAT FLASHES TO ADD TO THE EFFECT. VERY EASY TO INSTALL! LESS THAN 5 MIN FOR ME. JUST SIMPLY TAKE THE PRODUCT OUT OF THE PACKAGE INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES AND THEN SIMPLY MOUNT. I LIKED THE PRODUCT SOO MUCH THAT I BOUGHT MULTIPLE. IT NOW LOOKS LIKE I HAVE A FULLY OPERATING SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AT MY BUSINESS. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
In my Nikon D200 at the finest jpeg setting, I can get 899 shots with the Sandisk 8 gigabyte Extreme III card. It seems to be the real thing (these days it's hard to tell a counterfeit), and I've had no problems with it so far. It's fast enough for me when downloading the photos via the Sandisk III Reader. All I'm concerned with is the card's integrity and durability. This card has it.
The golf lamp we purchased is really cool. Unfortunately, after a few months of use, there must've been some electrical malfunction, because the lamp no longer works. It can't be turned on and the lightbulb doesn't even function when pluegged in. A true bummer, because it's always a conversation piece when someone walks into the room!
The bag is made great. If you want a small bag for a camera this one is prefect. The bag is a little small for the Canon 60D. It will fix but you cannot get much more in it.
I have a diferent ipod previously and it is great. I bought this one used and it was dead in 1 week. I will not buy an ipod used again, it is not worth it. The Nano in general is a good product, just not the one I got stuck with by buying used, you never know the abuse.
Cannot find replacement needle for this phonograph help would greatly be appreciated.
Not much to say here, I bought the product(came in a pack of three), I used the product(worked perfectly), my only complaint is that the tape onto which your print could be a bit longer but hey they have to make their money somehow right?
Love this little amp, it can get a little hot my first one did an blew out, so they sent me another one before sending mine bakc, put the second one in a box with 2 pc fans works excellent for months now, hits hard and can make it hit low.
It may seem like it is very small and couldn't do anything! But it can store 1000 songs! It rocks. The color is a great color and is metalicey and sparkly howerver u put it it ROCKS!
I purchased this scanner to scan over 500 pictures for a picture DVD for my son's wedding. Some of the photos were not in very good shape, but they scanned very nicely and clear. I researched scanners for several months and decided to chose this one because of the reviews and have not been disappointed. The DVD came out great and I have had several offers to make more DVD's for other people, so I am sure that I will get a lot of use out of the scanner.
I bought this Presto electric percolator after a 6 month search for the perfect cup of coffee. I tried a french press which produced a tiny amount of ok coffee, a drip pot which produced dull eh coffee and a stove top percolator which made great coffee but had to be babysat. Finally I came across this percolator and have enjoyed the best coffee every morning since. I did buy the stove top version as well (Hurricaine Irene scarred me). Highly recommend it!
After paying $75 for this item, it does not work properly. It puts ink all over the paper and is useless.
Great product and very easy to set up if you are replacing a previously owned or currently owned Logitech remote. I was reluctant due to other comments about the charger, but so far, mine has worked flawlessly. Great value.
The CD player quit after about a week. Using an external CD player through the auxiliary input now. Phillips would probably rather forget they ever put their name on this thing. But what a price...
I used to have a Genius tablet and now comparing to the Intuos 3, it's like no comparison at all.It flows naturally as a brush or pencil and responds in a very detailed manner to the hand controls.I'd highly recommend this one!
I have been looking everywhere for headphone buds that will actually fit my small ears. After going through different pairs- these have worked. They are great and would recommend them to any runner.
I read all the reviews, and was impressed by other's experience. My own over the past two months has been positive too. Great pics, great flexibility, great speed, great price. The only negative is the modest pixel density, but it's fine for most enlargements smalller than posters.Two points:The manual zoom (like an old fashioned SLR) is far more fast and intuitive than a push-button.I can turn on the camera and take a quick autofocus shot in much less than 1 second. At that speed you don't know it is an electronic camera.Very satisfied
Bought filter. Put filter on camera. Snapped pic. Huge lens flare. Put filter in garbage.Don't waste your time or money with this product.
I like the NanoI Like how it has a picture of the CD along with the song title.I like how small it is.I like the sound.
I am about to buy another of these models for office use. I already have one at home. I used to have an Epson but if I didn't use it every day to print ten or more pages, the ink would dry up, the printer would take an age to callibrate, and the page would be streaked. It didn't matter whether or not I cleaned it, I never got a clean page.The i560 by Canon is different. I've had it sitting idle for two weeks, yet it fires up immediately and produces clean, crisp print jobs -- black/white and color. And I'm still using the original inks -- they seem to be lasting an inordinate length of time.I recommend that anyone looking for an inexpensive printer that will produce clean pages, quickly, and with excellent software support, BUY THIS i560. You won't regret it.
This was ordered as a package with a dash install kit and a new stereo, this harness made the install a minor job, just plug in and all was done, no cutting or spliceing.
I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile, but an audio enthusiast. I began a quest to totally revamp my entertainment system about 6 months ago and in the process did A LOT of searching, read A LOT of reviews. I had a pretty decent pioneer prologic receiver that I had in college (only 6 years old). But with DVD's having digital surround sound, my prologic just wasnt' cutting it anymore. I also didn't have a subwoofer... It was time to upgrade.I ended up getting a very nice receiver, in the Onkyo TX-DS797. I have nice floor standing JBL speakers in front as well as a very nice center channel (sorry, I don't know the model #) and JBL N24 II in back. My DVD player is a Toshiba SD-1700 (I've had great experiece with Toshiba products) and the Sony KV-27FS100 flat screen tv. I have monster speaker wire, audio and video cable throughout the system.I wasn't sure about where to even start looking for subwoofers, since they were new to me. My friend has a nice Klipsch sub, I believe 10". It sounds awesome. I wasn't going to spend that much on a sub though...When I bought my receiver at Circuit City, I asked about subs and they gave me some information on Cerwin-Vega and Velodyne. I had never heard of Velodyne before then. But when I looked into it more on the internet, I saw lots and lots of good reviews on their subs, which I believe is all they make. That's pretty impressive right there! I had Circuit City crank it up in their theatre room and it sounded very tight, and clean. It's hard to tell at the store, since everything is concrete and solid, it's hard to get a feel for what it would be like in your home. But the reviews I read really emphasized how "tight and clean" the sub was.I live in a small apartment, so I knew that I couldn't get a really big sub. I looked briefly at the JBL PB-10 sub. It takes up more room that the CHT-8, plus reviews talked about a low humming noise when it's on. I like JBL, but I didn't want to take the chance with that.When I got everything hooked up, I was overly impressed with the bass from the sub!! I only keep it on about 1/4 "volume" and it's already a lot! Sure enough, the reviews were right about how tight the bass is. I can even tell between the JBL and the Klipsch. Those seem to drown out other sounds with their base, but the CHT-8 really compliments other speakers. Not too much bass, but definitely enough!The 8" sub really acts like a 10" sub too. Even when I get a house eventually, I'm sure this will provide more than enough bass and power than I'll ever need.
I have an HP Photosmart 8450 printer that is bluetooth capable with the HP bt300 bluetooth wireless adapter. However, that particular adapter is no longer available, so HP told me I could use the bt450. NOT!! I purchased and returned 2 of them. My computer 'saw' my printer for about 20 seconds - that's it. After that it was no longer visible. I tried everything - including making a ton of changes to my system (as told to me by a couple of their techs), only to have had my entire system just freeze up. Thank goodness for system restore. HP is too proprietary with their products. They just don't like to "play nice" with other manufacturer's products. I won't purchase any more HP products. Their technical dept. was not helpful at all! Buyers beware.
Had no instructions but none are needed. Plugged it in to my XP laptop and the computer recognized it in seconds and I could read from/write to my 4G SDHC disk.Be aware that this reader is slightly thicker than a USB plug, so you cannot use it as is next to another USB plug in stacked USB slots. The solution I use is an USB extension cord (I have several from older card readers which were also too thick).It's a blessing to not have to use the camera cable for my Canon camera anymore.
I've had this TV about 6 months and I'm running this with regular ol Direct TV, not the HD and I'm getting a great picture. Setup and controls are easy with tons of hookups and inputs on the back and side. Plenty of screen setting and did I mention the BRIGHT pricture. I'd say you really need to be at the very least 10' away to see the best picture as any closer you will see some pixelling with regular SAT input without the upgrade to HDMI receiver and HD service.I do recommend that you upgrade all of your cables to the best you can afford it goes a long way to improve the picture. I can use the PIP and run my PC screen on one side and watch TV on the other. Which is handy if you are a ADHD multi-tasker like myself. But admittedly running the PC on a S-Video cable doesn't give you the same quality screen you'll get on the PC. I'm using a laptop so I have no other outputs on it. Might try the PC-IN the TV has to offer on a desktop system and see if it's any better one day but right now it's not an issue. However it is nice to play a game in 56" and game from regular gaming stations like PS2 or Gamecube look GREAT. Some have noted problems with gaming but most of game we use a slower games and I have not noticed a problem or I'm sure I would have heard about it from the short people. As I noted componant and optical cables do a lot and really do there most with DVD's. I can't say much about the sound I don't use it as I use a surround sound system as I think most people would. It a great TV have a great picture that you can see from the sides as well as the front with no loose of picture like you get on some projection TV. Get it watch it, enjoy it, I don't think you'll go wrong. I'm very pleased with the proformance of this set and would buy another in a minute if I had to do it over.
I got the 8 GB Flash Mem card for my Kodak flip-type camera. It works nicely. Actually I bought 2.
My first pda but so far I find this one easy to use and foolproof. Instant wifi and fast surfing...a little different if you never used a pda for surfing..but better than any cell phone I have used.
The wiring is for necessary extensions to install our security cameras. It is exactly what I expected and appears to be of good quality. We have not finalized the installation yet.
After looking at the outrageous prices of cat5 cables in my local Office Max I decided to check out amazon.com. I saw this cable for the price as a 7ft one at Office Max. Sense I was going to buy quite a bit worth of networking equipment I bought this cord. I'm glad I did because I saved about a few dollars.
I purchased this mount from Amazon at a discounted price. It's very solid and neatly designed. I've purchased 5 other mounts from Omnimount but this one is better.It looks beautiful on the wall, it moves with ease and it's easy to mount. I didn't like the manual that came in the box so I downloaded one from Monster's website and it was crystal clear, in large fonts,and everystep was simply laid out. It's idiot proof.It took only 15 mins to install.Monster products are expensive but you have to give them credit for the quality products they put on the market and the well thought out details that go into each product.It's the first time I looked at the back of the tv and said, "Wow, what a pretty looking mount." I just simply love this mount. I can assure you your flat screen will stay up on the wall.I have an LG 26in mounted.
This is one of the finest B/W films ever made. This film is a little picky when it comes to development, but once you figure it out, the results are unmatched by any other film or Photoshop technique.
I ordered this tv over Thanksgiving weekend. I had been researching LCD TV's for weeks, if not months, and finally bit the bullet and ordered this one before the prices went any higher (they had been fluctuating up and down - mostly up - at all retailers, not just Amazon!) and to take advantage of the free shipping. It was shipped promptly and delivered within about 10 days, despite the fact that it arrived in Chicago about 4 days after shipping. Delivery contractor for Eagle scheduled the appt. for 8-12 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2nd. They did not actually arrive until 2 p.m. - no call to explain the delay and no apology for the delay on arrival. They did offer to unpack it for me - apparently they just meant the tv so I could check it for damage and not the stand itself, because they left that enclosed in its styrofoam packaging. I was very lucky that all of the necessary screws were included correctly with the stand. Regardless, attaching the stand was a piece of cake (just remember that the 4 short screws are the ones you put into the back of the tv) and set-up involved plugging in the power and plugging in my digital cable box. Hit the power button and there was the clearest picture I had ever seen of a football game. Colors were bright, features were crisp and clear! The sound on this tv is excellent - you can actually hear sound moving from one side to the other! I am quite impressed. I am somewhat disappointed that I am unable to access my cable guide through the remote that came w/ this television, despite having tried all of the number combinations available. However, I can change channels and adjust the volume quite easily. Its Stable Sound feature is a God-send, as are the two levels of mute. Closed captioning has many options, including font size, type and color, and background color. The menu funtions are fairly simple for someone such as myself who has little technical know-how, but the menus are difficult to see and read - background is light and letters tend to blend in w/ the background, rather than stand out, and type is too small to be read easily. I will admit that I have extremely bad vision due to MS, so what is a problem for me may not be a problem for others. All of that aside, I am very satisfied and happy with this set and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality set at a reasonable price.6/15/08--My TV has worked very well. Had a great picture this afternoon and everything was great. Turned it on this evening, have plenty of sound, but no picture! Tried everything I could think of to resolve this issue with no luck. Have already sent an e-mail to Toshiba customer service. I am a little concerned, as I did read one review here that Toshiba failed to live up to its expectations from a warranty standpoint. As I LIVE by my television set, I would really hope that they will not jerk me around on this. Will keep you informed.
I purchased the 4-port desktop USB 2.0 hub.They changed logo, design, and most-importantly to me, they changed the LEDs from blue to red. I didn't even bother opening it. You can't trust the other reviews, since this is a revised/different product.Everything I have is silver (aluminum case) with blue LEDs (monitor, etc.). I bought this overpriced, simple device based on it being able to match. It doesn't.Most of the reviews here are from 5 to 10 years old. They are for a different product/revision.
I have never had any disconnects. The battery life is great as I've only swapped batteries Three times since last May and i do use it heavily everyday(work)At first, i bought it just to have the latest to go along w/ my brand new laptop. However, this has quickly turned into my favorite mouse of all time.
My name was placed on two items which were delivered to me and they were not my items.I was told that if I sent them back, they would send my a Portable DVD Player for my troubles.Yeah Right! I should have kept what was in the boxes!! I was honest and took the extra time printing the return labels, taping them on and seeing that they were picked up by UPS.Do you think I ever say the Portable DVD Player????? NO!!!!! I was told when everthing was finished that has been several weeks now and nothing.Be careful! and if they say they sent you something and you didn't receive it, they probably sent it somewhere else. Make sure you document everything.
My only problem with this mouse is the receiver. For other optical mice (including other mice offered by Logitech), the receiver is attached to a cord and can be moved around for optimal reception. The receiver for this mouse plugs directly into the computer (no cord), so the only way to re-position it is to move your computer. If you are using a docking station in a small work area with limited flexibility in positioning the station, you may have difficulty getting this mouse to work (I definitely do). Another problem is that the Connect button is on the receiver, which is plugged into the back of the docking station and very awkward to reach. Although my UBS ports are stacked and all are in use, I did not have a problem with the receiver being too wide (as one reviewer did). But you do have to remember to plug this into the top UBS port, otherwise good luck trying to reach the Connect button.When the mouse is working, it works great! The size is great, it is the right weight, and it is very responsive. It also has an On/Off switch, which is a real battery saver (I think this may be the only Logitech cordless mouse that has an On/Off switch and it is the main reason I purchased this model). I do wish it had an auto-off feature, but no one seems to offer that. If my clothes iron can have an auto-off feature, why can't my mouse?So, on the road, when I am not using my docking station, this is a great mouse. But I'm going to have to buy a different model for when I'm in the office, using my docking station.
I think it's better than a spaceball. Compact, great feel, grip is very pleasant. Overall a great product. Good value.
The Lumix DMC-FZ5(5MP)is a fabulous digital camera for the amateur photographer who would like to have a few more options. It is perfect for someone who grew up on an old SLR film camera. It does not have all the bells and whistles of a digital SLR but it is much lighter, smaller and with a Leica lense. The 12X zoom is amazing for the size. Once the lense sleeve is put on, the zoom is basically completely internal. The optics are good. The camera is easy enough to use. It is really a top performer in its class. There are a few minor irritations. First, with only two settings, even the lowest setting of the click of the shutter and the beep of the function switches are too loud. The internal flash pops up only 3/4 of an inch above the lense barrel. It prevents the use of the flash with any lense attachment added to the front of the lense. Also, the instruction manual does not recommend the use of any tele or wide-angle converter. There does not seem to be any reason for that with the exception that a converter would be screwed onto the sleeve that goes over the lense barrel. I believe the manufacturer is simply being very conservative to not recommend the use of a converter fearing that it may fall off (or the camera may be detached from the converter causing it to be dropped). The portrait setting requires a bit of work to find. It also does not have a color balance specifically for florescent lights. These are all very minor issues. For a compact camera, some features are obviously compromised. All in all, it is a fun camera and one that would satisfied a lot of amateur shutter-bugs of some sophistication.
I bought theis speaker package after shopping around for about a mounth. I was looking at Infinity, Polk, JBl, and sony. The spund that this package delivers is awsome the base shakes my whole house. I have them Hooked up to my DVD player, that same day I told myself that I will never go to the theater again because I have my own in my house. now. For a compleate rage of sound, for a good value and speakers that you want for a whole varity of use music aswell as home theater the sony sava package is my choice and I recomend it to anyone who is intersted.
As a near-decade &amp; 1/2 long windows user, I was 'hesitant' to consider the purchase of an iPod. Luckily, I received one for father's day and didn't have to 'make' the decision.As it is, the product-- everything about it-- defines excellence: the box and initial packaging, the documentation, the accompanying (windows) software, the iPod w/ headphones &amp; docking station.My old compaq had a firewire port, so I connected in the docking port directly to it, plugged in the iPod and went to town recharging the batteries.With that in place, I plugged in the Apple supplied CD and found my *only* disappointment. Namely, while I have (already) purchased a MusicMatch license (with recurring updates), the iPod (currently) only auto-synchs with the supplied 7.5 release (a capable MusicMatch release, but not quite as refined as the 8.x release currently out there). Conundrum? No. I uninstalled the existing 8.x MusicMatch, installed the 7.5 release and found three things:(a) The existing Windows 'bug' with regards to uninstallation was still present (eg programs never 'really' remove themselves once installed)(b) The bug was *wonderful* in this case because all my playlists, recording settings, and directories were all present.(c) iPod's software (from the System Tray service/icon to the 7.5 software) worked *exactly* as advertised.Not bad. In fact, excellent.
I've had the HP7110 since June of 2003 and it has been a pretty good machine. I've mainly done black and white printing and occasional scanning. I've used the fax feature heavily but don't print many photos because of the high costs. I replaced the print heads last year, which was very expensive, and I just figured out two of the heads need to be replaced again. This is surprising considering I haven't used it nearly as much this year as in the past. I've decided to get a new machine because I don't want to pay for the heads again and I've been having some issues with it reading "scanner failure" when I am not scanning but just trying to print. I've had more issues since I've been running Vista and trying to print and also since I've been using my Linux box as a print server. This was a good machine while it lasted but very expensive for ink/ print heads. I'm shopping for a new machine. Be sure to check out the cost for replacement heads and ink before buying a machine.
Perfect form factor...stores in PC card slot...always charged...great tracking...everything you could want in a mouse (except the scroll wheel).
excelent camera for the money takes great photos clear or zoom as an amateur photograhper,very easy to use I shoot alot of nudes (my job) the clarity is fantastic
Super fast delivery, great item, works just fine, mega cheap!Buying HDMI cables online is the only way to do it.
Although it was already stated that it was not pre-assembled, I knew how to align the pins in the correct spot. The cap that the pins go through is always popping off however.
I ordered this item back in 2005 and am still very pleased with it! Works very well, no maintenance like the mice with the 'ball' in the bottom. LOVE the wheel scroller! If you can get past the fact that the buttons on the side (back and forward buttons) are easy to hit unintentionally, it's a great mouse. Fits my hand very well, especially since I have carpal tunnel. Angled well so as to be comfortable to use. I've had no need for the gel wrist rest that I had to use with my former mouse. Looks nice, too!I'm strongly considering purchasing another to use in my office at work, even at my own expense. :) After using this one so long, I absolutely HATE to use a 'regular' mouse. LOL
This transmitter works great. Very compact with no wires is a plus. Not sure why the other reviews stated issues with the transmitter as it has great sound and strength. I am using with a Nano 3G on my console and luckily have a clear station to tune it to. Very clear and although not CD quality the sound is very good for a transmitter. The progamming is a little quirky but once you have your station set it's not a probelm.
I got the tv in January of 2000. It worked fine until september 2002. I have the same problem that the other guys on this site complained of. The picture is snowy on channels 2 thru 56, and it is clear on 57 thru 71. Very strange! I have tried different cables, wall jacks, and I still get the same symptoms in all locations. My warranty has also expired. I also had problems with my 27&quot; RCA about 5 years ago. I have now learned my lesson...no more RCA's for me.
The 6 Megapixel Nikon D40 is targeted for those who want a relatively compact and light camera yet having most of the important SLR features. The D40 is priced reasonably (cheaper than D50/D80 and Canon Rebel XTi). In my opinion, if you are still considering whether to get a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, the D40 will be a better choice than any point and shoot camera, by far, even those with 8MP or 10MP. But if you are already deciding to get a DSLR or you want more control of the picture taking experience, then I would recommend you to also test the D50 and/or D80 first before deciding to buy the D40. I want you to make sure that you know what you will get (and not get) with the D40. Don't get me wrong though, the D40 is an awesome camera, and I don't think you will regret buying one. There are some limitation with the D40 which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40 doesn't have dedicated button to change picture quality, white balance or ISO settings (which generally only professional/enthusiast will care). Once you understand (and accept) its limitation, the D40 is a potent and exciting photography machine.Just like all its (DSLR) siblings, the D40 powers on instantly and take pictures with almost no shutter lag which are the major advantages of a DSLR over a point and shoot camera. In addition to the P,S,A,M mode, the picture quality of the auto settings (auto, child mode, landscape etc) are also very good. With 2.5 frames per second you can capture movement progress in sports like football, basketball, baseball etc. Also great to photograph your family or child (child mode). The D40 is a great all around camera.Some notable new features:1. Auto (no flash) mode. Without this mode the flash will pop-up (on all other pre-programmed mode) even when you don't want to use flash (which can be annoying). The internal flash will not pop up automatically with the P,S,A,M settings.2. In camera editing capability such as black and white, sepia and some filter effects etc. While sounds gimmicky, these features are useful especially for those who doesn't have Adobe Photoshop (or other image editing software).To date, D40 is the smallest and lightest among all the Nikon DSLR (even smaller than the Canon Rebel XT/XTi, however the D40 is more ergonomics). I believe that choosing a camera that fits comfortably with your hands is important. Therefore, I recommend people to test the camera before buying (even if you want to buy online, please do go to a physical store and test the camera first whenever possible).The D40 has only 3 (horizontal) autofocus point (5 for D50 and 11 for D80). If you know "The Rule of Thirds", the additional AF points above and below the center focus point (available in D50 and D80) are handy to help create the horizontal third line. However, the 3 horizontal AF point in D40 is still helpful to create the vertical third line. Also one can focus with the middle AF point and after the focus is lock then move the frame upwards/downwards to create the horizontal third line. Just make sure the exposure level is still accurate when you move the frame after you lock the focus.About the 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens: A good lens producing sharp photos (though not a very fast lens). Also decent for close-up/macro photography. Lens uses internal focus technology and focusing operation is silent. A very decent kit lens.Lens compatibility: Notice that with D40, autofocus function will not work for non AF-S/AF-I lens. If you already have non AF-S/AF-I Nikon lenses and want a backup or replacement camera, you will be better off buying D50, D70s or D80. If you buy the D40, it will be convenient to stick with AF-S and AF-I type lenses. I'm not sure why Nikon choose this route for the D40 (whether to enable smaller size camera or from now on Nikon will only make AF-S lens compatible camera). There are a lot of good Nikon AF-S lenses (price range added: low, medium, high) that are fully compatible with the D40 such as:- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED IF AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (M)- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR (L)- Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (M)- Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED IF AF-S DX (M)- Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)- Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX (H)- Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR (H)- Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro (M)- And several other expensive prime tele/zoom lens like 200-400mm, 300m, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm.High priced lens ($1000+) are usually pro level lens which usually have better construction, faster (f-stop), and produce better quality picture. However, often times, lower price lens will serve your needs just fine. I think it is important to know what you want to use the camera for before deciding which camera and lens to buy.Image quality of the D40 is very good which is #1 factor that I look for in a digital camera.Here are the pros and cons of the D40 in my opinion:Pros:1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality2. Affordable price3. Compact size and light weight4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD5. 2.5 frames per second6. B/W, Sepia, several more in-camera editing features.7. Instant power on, fast autofocus and no shutter lag8. Noise is acceptable at high ISO settings. Auto ISO settings available.9. Great 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens.10. Great battery life (400+ on a single charge. 1000+ if flash is not used).11. Auto (flash off) mode available12. 1/500 flash syncCons:1. No direct button to change QUAL, WB and ISO settings2. Grip comfortably but might be a bit too small for some people3. No top LCD and no front command dial4. Autofocus will not work with non AF-S or non AF-I lenses (such as the 70-300m G and 50mm f/1.8D lens)5. No AF/MF switch (have to use the switch on the lens)6. Only 3 autofocus point7. 6 Megapixel (More Megapixel needed to print larger than 12 X 18 at 300 dpi)8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings9. No in camera image stabilization (like Sony and Pentax) but Nikon has lenses with it (VR).10. No depth-of-field preview buttonIn conclusion, the D40 is perfect for those who want high quality pictures, more control (than a point and shoot camera), and have a DSLR experience (instant power on and no shutter lag), without having to carry a bulky camera. And unless you are shooting sports/actions professionaly (which faster focusing processor, faster frames per second and larger memory buffer might be needed), the D40 is pretty much all you will need.Happy Photographing!Sidarta Tanu
This product would not work on any of the 3 Mac computers we have in the house. However, the return process was easy.
I use these for working out. I'm not looking for the best sound quality and given that my workout headphones are likely to be subjected to all kinds of weather and sweat I want something that is easily replaced.Comfort: over the head headphones are by far the best for running or working out in general. Other phones fall out of my ears, even if they come with different rubber size gaskets. These don't for the simple fact that the band goes over your head. Also, they do not hurt my hears at all.Easy of use: Yep they work. Plug them in and go. Also, as I mentioned above, I don't have to constantly push them back into my ears as I might with buds.Sound quality: I have a more expensive pair that I use at work. They sounds quite a bit better than these. However, these provide great quality for the price. Also, I'm willing to sacrifice in this particular area. That said, these actually don't sound tinny like most headphones.Ruggedness/durability: I've probably bought three of these in like 10 years. My previous pair bit the dust when I stepped on the free-hanging cord and then stood up. Ripped the cable right out of the bottom. Mostly my fault as few headphones would survive that. My other pair gave up the ghost from what I presume was too much moisture. One of the drivers simply stopped working. I can see where these would be easy to break in other ways, but given the price, who cares? They're rugged enough and you'll easily get your moneys worth before you break them.
Product works perfect as described in the web page.I paid only $13 I doubt you'll find something cheaper and as good as this one. Unfortunately it doesn't recharge the Nano 4G.
They're Great-give `em a five... well, they degrade visibility somewhat-but they reduce glare... and there's the speed thing.PRO: *fairly easily applied, no different than taking care to apply any other adhesive. *protects entire screen from any scratches or smudges--or those annoying mini-scratches that accumulate in one area like perma-smudge. *the writing surface is somewhat less slippery, improving accuracy. *they say to replace them monthly, though they're not significantly depleted of utility by then. *reduces the glare on the screen. **SPEED: Because I'm no longer anxious about scratching the screen, I'm writing more quickly. This was nothing I anticipated and makes them well worth the minimal investment.CON: *visibility issues-though these are greatly minimized by adjusting the contrast. *would be perfect if slightly easier to apply perfectly-I'm not particularly well coordinated, though, and I have done it repeatedly.So maybe I'd give `em a 4.5 if there were such a thing, but I can't, so five it is.
Didn't think I could get another one like my first one years ago. I will never part with it. Never ever.
But outrageously expensive. It seems both Brother and Brady have their own little Monopoly going on their labels and tapes. We use these a lot at our company for labeling cables and fibers.
The Only Thing is I wish it had Tie Downs to Tighten The Pockets That Aren't Full
I have tried several this the best. The set up was fast and instuuction on use very clear. WiFi through out 2000 sq. ft house.
i bought this tweeter because i wanted to hear how bullet tweeters sounded and to also replace my current 1" tweeter... when the package came i got excited and opened the box right away only to discover its just a little smaller than my back 6.5" speakers!!!! I knew it only was a little bigger than my 1" tweeter but its like 10 times bigger! unfortunately i didnt get to hear them because i could not hook them up in any way easily to hear it. im sure these things sounded great but just to say it is kind of misleading describing this product as a 1.5" tweeter.
The product came looking like it belongs on a block head. The upper headband is squared off, and that seems to be due to the blister packaging. I am not able to 'bend' it into a more rounded shape. Due to the squaring of the headband, the earphones don't fit very well. Add to the fact, that they are a bit small and sit upon the ear weird. I was able to wear for a number of hours for hulu watching, but it was not very comfortable. Lots of readjustment. The product description i don't believe mentions that the wires come out of both earphones and join under the chin. I suppose i was spoiled with my last pair, with wires just out of one side, but i would of liked to known that up front. Have not tried out the microphone, but the sound quality is good/adequate.
I also have the Nikon 70-300 non-VR lens. This new VR lens is remarkable by comparison. I can hand hold for shots that I previously had to use a tripod for. Sharpness is noticeably better (probably due to (VR). As noted in previous reviews it is somewhat heavier than its non-VR counterpart but on my D90 it balances out pretty well and actually makes it easier to hold steady. I have the 18-105 kit lens, the 50mm 1.8 and now this one and can cover just about any situation I encounter. Tried it for portraits and am well pleased wit the results. Can't find any negatives as far as I can see. Highly recommend it.
The mount was slightly confusing to figure out, but it ended up being much better looking than anticipated, and it is very secure. It also allows proper leveling of the projector, and then angling in 3 axis. No problems with it, I would recommend it for any Epson projector.
We need a connection from the old computer to my eval board, and it works fine with it. It's ok.
It does what i need it to do, which is send wireless through my house.
designed to match your compact powershot camera, very stylish. do not purchase this case if you are expecting room for an extra battery or CF card.
The Epson C86 is a very good home printer. I have had this printer for almost a year now and have had no problems with it what-so-ever. Changing ink cartriges is very easy and no tme consuming at all.I use this printer mainly for home/school use. Being a Graduate student I am often print term papers and this printer can handle my 30+ pages very easily. Print speed is the fastest I have had for a home printer, I believe the box says something like 22 pages per minute for text pages. Not too shabby at all.One not of caution. If you do get this printer I highly suggest spending the little bit extra and getting the high density cartrudges as the regular ones seem to dry up rather quickly.
This snug leather case exactly fits the camera and provides excellent protection. The magnetic closure seems strong, but it would not fall off in any case. The belt loop appears to be glued on so we shall see how long lived that is. I never wear a belt and use the loop for a spare battery - which you will definitely want. The wrist strap fits through a hole in the top. It requires threading through the hole, which could cause you to miss a shot trying to get your camera out and at ready and then you are left holding the case in your hand or finding somewhere to stuff the case on the fly. Very inconvenient. We recently returned from a trip to Yellowstone and other places. I found it best to leave the case behind and just carry the camera.
I received this as a present for christmas. I had read and heard about it, but it's so true...you really dont believe how small it is til you actually hold it in your hand.Then you say to yourself..."is this possible?"Well it is, and it's quite the little gadget.Let me first say that (obviously) it is very compact and easy to slide into your pocket to carry around, which is nice for life on the move.Secondly, it is SOOO easy to transfer songs onto your ipod. If you don't already have a library on iTunes, the software is all included. Once you have all your songs on a playlist, it automatically transfers them for you, its great.The only tiny downsides to the 2GB are that it only holds around the area of 500 songs, for some this may be perfect, but if you have a larger archive (like myself) the 4GB is definately for you.oh and also the Black does tend to show scratches easily..but no need for me to get too critical...This is an amazing device and trust me, you wont be disappointed!
got this kit in the mail, opened the package, removed the side panel of my system.popped the memory in the other two slots for a total of 4Gig and powered up the machine.I booted into Mandriva 2009 Spring linux. the system response is much snappier now, the machine boots in just over 10 secs. then i booted in Win XP and it didnt seem any faster at all, guess that shows that a bloated OS cant really use more memory to help it altho Win XP knows its there but it could be my system who knows. BUT the memory performs and would buy more if this helps anyone
the media i've played on cd-rw's has all worked perfectly without any out of sync audio as can expected from a world with too many codec revisions. however, picture clarity on commercial dvd's just doesn't seem as clean and crisp as my much older, more expensive player this was meant to replace. for the price i'd recommend this player over any $200 video device meant to stream your video files to your home entertainment center. time spent burning cd's or dvd's is much less of a hassle than a constantly running backend program on a host pc.
Takes a while to figure it all out but seems to work fine when it's all hooked uplots of stuff included...can do a whole house.Cons: You need LOTS of batteries! also Siren is loud but it's a high pitched loud & not a deathening loud. In other words it will run you out of the house...but nobody will hear it from outside from any distance
The ipod works - the left headphone does not. Disappointing. what does one do about that. Request a new set of earphones, I guess.
It was off by a lot when I used it, mind you I only used it once to drive to work. I wasn't impressed at all though. I did use the software a lot to navigate for my wife while she was driving, so the software is great, the GPS locator that comes with it isn't worth the extra money. IMO just buy a GPS unit.
FYI: you have to go into the menu and enable the remote control first before it will work, otherwise it will do nothing.D40:1) Press Menu.2) Go to "custom setting menu" (icon looks like a pencil).3) Go to "shooting mode".4) Select "quick-response remote".Note: pressing the timer button on the side of the camera will reset the shooting mode to timer or single frame.When you are read to take the photo just press the button on the remote.
I purchased the 4G Creative Zen V Plus two years ago. It was not as user friendly as other MP3 players. It froze on me twice: couldn't turn it off or use any functions. I sent it back to the manufacturer and it was either repaired or replaced. I couldn't tell the difference. It worked for another few months and then it froze again. I was done. I do not recommend this product and have replaced it with another make.
I installed this on my Dell laptop, which is running XP SP3. The installation process worked fine, and I was able to transfer files to a cell phone with no problems. Everything else about the device itself seems to be just fine.The issue I have is with the WIDCOMM software that comes with it. There's an annoying desktop icon which can't be easily removed and a service that starts automatically upon startup that is also not easy to disable. I realize that a lot of people just want something like this to work and be immediately accessible all the time, but others of us would like to use it on-demand and not have extra icons and crap running on our computers constantly.If anyone's interested, the desktop icon can be removed by deleting the following registry key:HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\desktop\namespace\6af09... (delete the item that starts with 6af09...). Others have reported success using Windows desktop cleanup wizard, but this didn't work for me. The service can be disabled by through msconfig. That's what I did, and now I just run the BTTray.exe file in C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software whenever I want to use it.
I had read lots of reviews on these speakers and can say that those reviews were very accurate. I currently have the Betas bi-amped to an Onkyo 7.1 ch receiver and the sound is breathtaking. At full blast on movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Master & Commander, the speakers tackle and weave together everything from soundtrack to dialog to explosive effects masterfully. They did take a little breaking in to get over some initial tinny sound at higher volumes. I've had these speakers now for almost a year and they show no signs of straining.Listening to music, especially acoustic tracks is a joy. I often turn off my subwoofer and let the Betas handle the tracks by themselves. They reproduce the sound with excellent clarity and create a nice, full sound stage.I will warn that these are powerful speakers and can get boomy if you don't match them right. My previous receiver was an old Sony that could not compensate well, and would let the mains overpower my other speakers (which are not Infinitys). My current unit has ironed out all the kinks.At this point, the Betas have gotten a little old, but at $250/speaker they are an absolute bargain and can still compete with speakers twice that price. If you find them and are looking for big and powerful, go for it!
Small as palm top, but it's good for not need of graffiting all the time, which makes the job faster.
i ordered this product and it is great.it takes great pictures and it gives you a good view.i would highly recommend this camera
Just got the digital recorder a couple of weeks ago and haven't had any complaints about it yet. Compact, light-weight and so portable that it easily fits into your shirt pocket or pants. Really like the fact that you can download files by simply plugging it into any computer USB port without any other software. The playback sound is a little low, but no a major problem. Also like the amount of memory in this little gadget.
The ink was excellent. Everything was good the packaging and it was deliver on time and the quantity was great. Thank you
I recently purchased the Explorer V3.0 and was thoroughly impressed. It was easy to install and setup. It was smooth and precise for all applications. The new Intellieye (6000 f/s) didn't skip at all whilst playing FPS games like Counter-Strike. It has a nice, comfortable shape for people with medium to large hands. All in all, a great mouse. Congratulations, Microsoft!
This is my second DVPCX995V machine due to the fact that the first one is almost full. Although the interface on these machines can be a bit quirky and somewhat counterintuitive it is really the best choice if you want your movies at your fingertips and have no intention of rifling through hundreds of DVDs in a bookcase or a box to find the one you want to see. The truly huge plus of this machine is minimizing the handling of delicate and scratch prone DVDs, load them once and forget it. It is also easy to find a movie either by title or genre with the disc explorer feature. The 1080p unconverting is truly excellent. The picture that is sent to my new 58" Plasma is mindboggling. Until they make a bluray jukebox player that can hold as many discs this is your machine.
Like many of you, your previous earbuds were lost or stopped working, broken, or fell in the toilet. Well, in your search for a quick, cheap replacement, you found these lovely things. So highly rated, so affordable, and "great" sound quality? Wow! Sign me up!Well, I just received mine and they're a meager step up from the thing that came with my Nokia phone. I expected much more -- Spend a few more dollars and don't be disappointed.
...if it wasn't for the vignetting. Just be careful when using it.Vignetting can be reduced through some fast post processing, although many photographers would rarher not do that.The hood fits perfectly on the lens.Using a hood makes you more noticeable...also an unwanted secondary effect to many photographers.All in all, its a must buy: some vignette can be tolerated; but the flare can totally damage your pics.
Im pushing 2 pyramid 600 watts and a Duel somethingorother 12 inches with this amp and it doesent even break a sweat.(unless its like 90 degrese out then its not as happy) Its pushing 3 12's as hard as my friends 1200 watt xplode can push 1 alpine R 12.(way beter sub)
I just feel the Apple is OK. I have not used it. I got it all wrong that it has a DVD drive, but no it is s CD Drive. The specs did not show clearly that it has no DVD drive. I hope I can learn more about apple using this.
Dalivered on time, a few minor scratches, but working as expected. i have to write i have to write i have to write more words
This pot makes good coffee. We set it up the night before and plug it into a timer, and coffee is ready in the morning when we are. Comes with square filters that have a hole in the middle and one on each corner. Slip the center hole over the basket's spindle, add coffee, then slip the corners on the spindle. LOL, we found that a square paper napkin does the trick, with only placing one hole, in the center.The pot has no settings for darker or lighter brewing, no ability to perk longer if you like your brew darker. We tried brewing a pot in the evening, unplugging, then plugging into the timer for a second perk in the morning. That is one way to get stronger coffee that, in my opinion, is not as bitter as simply using more ground coffee beans. Another method we've used on drip coffee makers but not tried on this pot is using two or three filters to slow the passage of water to allow the ground beans longer contact with the water.
I purchased these speakers looking for something that would be loud enough, without a sub, to project over power tools and hammers while I finish my basement. While also being cheap enough where I wouldn't be out a lot of cash if I were to ruin them. They are everything I had hoped for. They don't distort till turned nearly all the way up. They have fairly decent bass response (for tiny speakers) and don't have the typical shrill high end when turned up. If you are look for loud and cheap and don't want to mess with a separate sub, these work great.
...you cant put artwork sleeves in the back. I bought these to replace a european 2CD jewel case, that has a reverse-folding center. I looked everywhere online, and this was the best 2cd replacement jewel case I could find. I was let down that I couldn't fit the artwork from the other case, in this one. Other than that, it is a well made case, and it works.
I've had HP printers for years and have always liked them. However, this printer is a real headache. We've had 3 --taking the time for returns was a hassle. With each of these HP printers, the paper feed mechanism has been defective. With every document I printed, the feeder malfunctioned and the paper was torn or badly misaligned. I found out on the HP website that others have had similar problems with a number of HP printers--malfunctioning paper feeds. HP has done nothing to correct this problem. I've now become a Canon printer owner am quite happy with Canon printers--excellent quality and no problems. I'll never buy another HP printer.
I think for just under $330 this is the best deal for such a high quality camera. Apart from taking still images you can also do movie recordings. We have a 512 MB SD card, which is good enough to take about 250+ pictures along with several short movie clips of 2-3 minutes (although the amount of movie you record is restricted by the size of your memory, so it could go as high as 1hr too if using a 1GB for example)The small disadvantage, a design consideration I would say, is that flash doesn't open atuomatically in dark, so if you forget you could miss a short.I see there are high praises for their newer version DX7590, so with the dropping prices, that seems to be a better deal.Just like to say that don't think a lot if you are researching to buy a camera, go for either a DX6490 or the DX7590, both are excellent.
Don't get ripped off by the big name brands. Don't get conned by your local store sales staff. There is absolutely no need for a high priced HDMI cable! The signal is digital. You either get the signal or you don't. The picture and sound won't be any clearer because you paid more for the cable. If you don't believe me, do your own research. The only time the cable quality matters is if you're running a really really long HDMI cable (50ft or more). But even then, it may not be an issue because it depends on the environment.This is a great quality cable at a great price. You can't ask for more.
I purchased a used projector only to discover that it required an M1-type input. I did not have any spare cables with this type of connection. In fact it took me a while to figure out what type of connection it was. It looks a lot like a DVI connector, but it is not. This adapter worked perfectly for connecting my projector to a standard VGA cable, and then to my computer. I have had no issues with it.
Got this when it first came out 8 months ago and paid much more than what Amazon is offering for right now. :p But it's been a great camcorder. The holding position is not traditional as you can tell from the picture, but it's easy to get used to, and actually gives you more stable images than the one-hand variety. Great image quality and built to last. I don't use special effects, but they are there if you need them. (Don't over do them!) I just can't believe how cheap it has become. Definitely get this one!
I usually LOVE Verbatim discs. This spindle however is terrible. So far, 20 coasters that aren't even recognized (using OS X, LION, Tried two burners). WASTE OF MONEY.
It is of good quality and works well. We would recommend this audio cable to anyone. It was very affordable.
Worked beautifully for a few days, then leaked all over the place. Everywhere. Complete, utter garbage.
This bag is sturdy, practical, excellent quality, easy and comfortable to use. The price is outstanding! I'm extremely happy with it.
I use these in an office environment for patch cables. Nothing fails more than a homemade network cable, so this fit the bill just perfectly. Easy to jack in and unjack, easy to unravel, and the category 6 to match what we have in the walls. Completely satisfied with performance.
Unlike some hairdryer's that claim to be quiet and not blast your eardrums...This one is really quiet and has no loud pitch or squeal. Lightweight and folds up when you need to travel. Great design on the retractable cord..which once you have this you won't be able to ever buy one without this feature.
This adjustable bracket may be used to hold a slim, modern DVD/Blu-Ray player immediately below a wall mounted flat panel TV. It is adjustable to fit a wide range of players. Also see the required ACC932 mounting connector for VESA applications or ACC931 for Plasma applications.Using this bracket to securely hold a Blu-Ray player below a flat screen TV in a church lobby.Overnight shipping was promised and delivered.
Great skin, but the screen protector is the best part. Looks better in person than online. Not overly bulky and good button response with cover on. Recommended for anyone who has a 30 GB Zune.
I've now had this case turn upside down and drop my camera out TWICE. The weight sits on the top so if you open the case without a strong grip it can easily turn upside down. Once I picked up the case by the straps and when the lid wasn't closed. Flip and dump.
First, they should mention that this camcorder has 120x digital zoom, as well. I got the DVD92 for Christmas, and was a little unhappy with the picture quality, so I traded up to this one. No comparison! The video and still quality is superior to anything else I've seen, and the 5.1 sound adds that something extra. Now I'm only waiting for higher data-capacity mini-DVDs!
My original SD500 and PSC 50 leather case were both stolen during a burglary. Since they were gifts from my girlfriend I tried to replace the exact items. After buying the leather case, however, I suspect Canon made versions with better quality leather.My original case seemed to be made with a much higher grade of leather. It was more smooth and elegant than the one I just purchased. Even the small metal 'Canon Powershot' emblem on the front is made with a different kind of metal (is not brushed steel like the original).With that said, the case is fantastic. I personally would not care for the extra pocket/space for a battery or memory card, and instead am driven by what is the most compact and stylish. (But then again, when it comes to traveling this case fits inside a very nice Lowe case I have for a massive Canon SLR.)
I love this product. I used it to conceal cords on my TV located above the fireplace. It was so easy to install. Anyone can do it!!
I was looking for a replacement for my IR keyboard and was somewhat hesitant about this one. My IR keyboard was flimsy and felt like cheap plastic. Not this keyboard.This bluetooth keyboard is strudy with thicker plastic and has a better tactile feel when typing. Also the software will automatically reconnect with my TX when the device powers off. All I do is start the device using one of the hard buttons and start to type. About 10 seconds later, the keyboard recognizes the signal and reconnects. This is fantastic for me.
With a wireless controller included with the Elite, this should really have been part of the package.(but you could say that about a lot of things with the Xbox...)Overlooking that, this is a fantastically practical addition to your Xbox setup. Requiring only 20 minutes of connection from zero charge to a point where you can charge as you play, after the initial five hour charge this kit can hold charge for 30 hours of play (literature says 24 but I've seen 30 with mine.)My only peeve is that when the charge runs out, rather than getting advance warning, the console will simply lose connection. So avoid online multiplayer in the play time 24-30 hours of use after a charge!All I have to do now is go out and buy a big bundle of AA batteries to replace the ones I stole out of appliances around the house when I *didn't* have this charging kit...
I move quite often and have to pack most of what I own into boxes for long periods of storage. My DVD library was just becoming too bulky so I had to rectify the situation. That's where these awesome little boxes came in and saved the day... and my back (just a bit).I have used these for a little over a year now. These were great for consolidating my CD and DVD library into a small, easy to transport, easy to organize boxes. I used the paper CD sleeves to hold the CD/DVDs and a sharpie to mark a number of the sleeve then added that number, title, genre, (if DVD) IMDB link, and other (I'm sure needless) info to a spreadsheet and kept it on the entertainment center and on the desktop of my computer for easy access. "What do you want to watch tonight?"One out the three boxes I have has a small defect, one of the metal snaps does not, well, snap. The box holds its form just fine; I am just a smidge annoyed that I can't get it to close. I am happy with the purchase of these and will definitely buy more if my collection continues to grow.
For the $10 price, this kit is definitely worth it just for the batteries and charger alone. The batteries come with a higher mAh rating (somewhere close to 2000), which is where a rechargeable battery for a digital camera should be. The batteries are great in the camera and the charger powers them up in a few hours. The charger comes with slots so you can charge either AA or AAA batteries. Keep in mind, the kit only comes with the AA batteries.The camera case was a bit large for the camera - obviously Kodak was trying to stick a "one size fits all" bag in the kit. It's nothing too spectatcular.The tripod is also a laugher. Not much to say about it other than it's flimsy and funny to look at.The photo paper is nice, but comes off as an afterthought. Just because you buy a digital camera doesn't mean you will need photo paper. I prefer going to those kiosks and printing photos off there. But, if you print photos yourself, it's a nice thrown-in.
This USB charger works with the TOM TOM and will probably work with other USB charging devices. The USB cable unplugs from the power source making a very universal USB charger.
This is a very good mp3 player. In the top 3.However, you can get the Digitalway MPIO FL100, which has the followong features over the iRiver:1) The FL100 has a slimer design, lighter, and rectangle shaped (it fits in your pocket better than the triangle shaped iRiver.)2) Mac compatable. If you have an Apple computer, the FL100 is compatable unlike it's iRiver cousin.3) The FL100 has plug-ins for Windows Media Player and Real One Player, as well as it's own software, so you don't have to use the companys own software if you don't want to for transferring MP3's to your player.4) And, probably the most important, the FL100 is EXPANDABLE. The iRiver is not. That means that if you ever want more music, you can buy a SD card and expand your mp3 player, rather than shelling out more money for a new one. Also you can pack multiple cards so your expansion potential is endless.5. Price! As of right now, the 190t is $$$$and the 256 MB FL100 is $$$$$.Don't get me wrong, the iRiver is very good..... however, if you want an mp3 player that will last longer, is more stylish and is filled with bells and whistles, go for the FL100.
I shop at Amazon for their great deals, this purchase was no exception. Anyone that already knows what Microsoft Points are, knows that they are necessary to purchase in-game items and downloadable content from xbox Live.- Please don't mark this review as 'unhelpful' - there isn't anything to review.
These gems are a great value and have a wonderful look. People see them in the car and want to take home with them.
I bought this attractive case from the TechNGnet (whom I can't rate low enough for their return and shipping policies) and immediately had a problem getting my 5G 80gb Ipod into it. It is a clumsy process to get your Ipod into and out of this case. I use inmotion speakers, so I need to remove my Ipod from its case to dock it. This case made this process more complicated than it needed to be.If you plan on never removing your Ipod from its case, this iSkin might be fine for you. If you're like me, ease of entry and exit overrule this product's good looks.
I bought these speakers for a Christmas present and then decided to buy 2 more for my son and daughter. The sound is terrific for such an inexpensive item. I would highly recommend them to go with any MP3 player.
Broke it. Had the rails extended and the pad in the down position and rested for a moment with the weight of the camera balanced on my knee and "CRACK!", all gone now. I actually didn't use it too often, mostly only after operating the camera for an extended period of time. I loved the way it fit on the camera, and fact that it was so light weight, but for what this item costs, this thing should be as strong as titanium. I'm out a major chunk of cash now.
I had this for a week and it said file system corrupted!!! I had also bought a 1 GB RCA mp3 player before that did the same thing. RCA'S ARE JUNK!!!
Does what it says, but what you should know is that most equipment is never fully powered down making this product hard to use.&#8203;
I needed a variable supply voltage kit for various projects I work on and this was a project in itself. For me, that is a good thing! After soldering and assembly, it works great. The description clearly states that this is a kit and if you can solder, you can build it. So, I had to review it. Any way, assembles and functions as expected.
I'm very happy with the purchase.ComfortThe headphones are comfortable to wear. The difference in shape from last set required slight getting used to, but it didn't take long.Noise-cancellingI don't use the noise-cancelling feature often. It caused some dizziness at first. (I'm one of *those* people.) However, now when I use this feature, I don't have the problem.Sound QualityThe product performs as expected and without any issue.
This stuff is dirt cheap and does a great job.I used it with a new D945GCLF Intel Atom system that I am using as a NAS device and I am happy with it so far.
This item advertises that it comes with the frame. Well it doesn't. So I can't really say how this product works. I will have to make my own out of PVC pipe.
This IS a great little combo card; just right for my needs. Adds 3 additional USB 2.0 ports and 2 IEEE 1394 6-pin FireWire 400 ports, great for external hard drives & cameras. The card fires right up for WIN 2K/XP and does include drivers for Win 9x. I see the availability is fluctuating a bit; I got mine right here for ~$45.00. Keep an eye on it; I'm sure it will come back.
I have mounted on my wall and use as my pc moniter. so far so good
I bought 2 of these cables to hook up my PS3 and HD cable box to my Samsung LN46A650 HDTV. Everything works beautifully. Don't waste your money buying $80 cables...
I havent tried much of CD writing in this disk. But I am really happy to find such a good quality product at such a good price.
The Sonic Impact T-Amp is an amazing product, even more so considering the selling price. It's main selling point is as a device to enable a portable music player to play through a small set of speakers, but it has also developed a cult following among the high-end audio crowd. More on that in a second.The T-amp is small, smaller than you would think by looking at the photos, and is very lightweight even when loaded with the eight AA batteries it takes to power it. The two battery compartments actually take up most of the space inside the T-Amp's case, and the amplifier itself is so small that if you placed it centered on top of a standard business card you would still have a 3/8 inch border around all four edges (Yes, I did this, and measured).The T-Amp is very simple to operate. Connect a pair of speakers to the terminals on the back, plug whichever music player you like into the back using a standard 1/8 inch stereo plug, turn it on and you are listening to music! The black circle on the front of the case is the T-Amp's only control, which is both power switch and volume "knob". The knob is actually flush with the front of the case, which makes it easily operated with your thumb, and will feel perfectly natural to iPod owners. There is also a provision for an external power supply on the back that can be used with an AC adapter. The T-Amp will run a long time on battery power, and most people can skip the AC adapter.A couple of potential drawbacks, which are minor enough to be considered "nit-picky", are that the speaker terminals only accept bare wire, and it needs to be fairly thin (18-gauge 'lamp cord' would be pushing it), and people expecting the T-Amp to be very loud may be disappointed. 15 Watts is the rated MAXIMUM output, so expect it to be able to deliver 8-10 Watts in real life.About the sound: The better the speakers you plug into it, within reason, the more you can expect to be blown away by the quality of the sound. If you have efficient loudspeakers, 90db or higher, the T-Amp can fill a medium-sized room with wonderfully clear, detailed, and undistorted sound unless you try to push it past it's power limit. As I said earlier, this little amp has developed quite a following in the audiophile crowd, a group that does not impress easily, especially something that sells this cheaply. Understand, we are talking about people who won't bat an eye at spending hundreds of dollars for one set of interconnect cables, not to mention what kind of money a "good" (By their definition) amplifier can cost. Yet, many of these same people have posted in bulletin boards all over the internet singing the praises of the T-Amp, comparing it favorably with high-end amps selling for over 100 times the cost of the T-Amp. Yes, 100 times.I am a musician by training/trade, and I also work repairing high-end audio equipment. I was skeptical at first by all the hype on the audio discussion boards, but i figured that 30-or-so dollars wasn't too much to spend to satisfy my curiousity. I was amazed by what I heard the first time I tried the T-Amp. It is good enough that people may want to be careful what signal they feed into it because, for the most part, what goes into this thing is definitely going to come out louder of the other end. If you have never been able to tell the difference in sound between a high-bitrate mp3 and a low-bitrate mp3 of the same song before, you will be able to with the T-Amp. In fact, you will be able to tell the difference between a high-quality CD player and a "normal" CD player playing the same disc. It's that good.The T-Amp is built on Tripath's T-Series of amplifier chips, and the success of the T-Amp has caused the higher-end audio equipment manufacturers to take notice. It is not uncommon now to find higher powered versions of the T-Amp's chip selling in stereo amplifiers costing well in excess of $4000.00.If you decide to try one, you won't be disappointed, unless you are wanting something insanely loud.
I was afraid to buy this item because of the bad reviews. However I went for it anyway and the iPod Classic is upt to may expectations. It is fast enough and reliable for my tastes. I have to remember it is a portable device and sometimes even iTunes on my computer can lag a little loading Album Covers the first time I load them. So I think it is an excellent product and a very good price.
I bought this for everyday use to protect my S50 from getting scratched inside my purse or briefcase. It's small, well-made and easy to open should you need the camera in a hurry. I would have liked Canon to have included a removable shoulder/neck strap, but I can probably improvise something . Overall, if you're looking for something sleek and which offers some protection - this is the case.
The signal strength is worlds better than Belkin's version. The disadvantages of this item is 1) it drains batteries quickly 2) it's annoying to change stations.I drive 40 minutes to and from work. I've got an ac adapter. Therefore #1 is not an issue and I never have to switch stations so #2 is not an issue either. I'd recommend this for anyone with a steady commute where they can find a reliable station to broadcast on.
We use these headsets at work, which is a hotline setup. The microphone part is very bendy, so if the caller is in a noisy atmosphere I can bend it closer to my mouth. The foam padding on the earpieces are not very soft, but I've been using my set for over a year now and it's holding up well.2011 update:After 4 straight years of using this headset 40 hours a week I finally had to replace the foam pads when the one ripped enough that it actually fell off. I should have replaced the padding ages ago, it's way more comfy on my head now.
this webcam doesnt fit with any laptop, the laptop has to be super slim. the cable too short in case u use it with desktop. too expensive
Bought this and the thickness of the cable was a surprise. Talk about quality. With the banana jack at the end points is a plus. Hook it up to my speaker and blown away.Sharp clean sound. No distortion. Great value for money.
I use this hub with my laptop that I rarely transport (although this hub is definitely small enough for easy travel). Each port has cool blue lights surrounding them that turn on when the computer is powered up. This might be an issue for those that do a lot of traveling and require maximum battery conservation, but since I rarely rely on battery power alone, this isn't a problem for me. Even when I do run off my battery, battery life is not shortened by much (maybe 20-25 min). Great product for a great price. Recommended!
Good camera with good resolution. Works well even iv dim light. Clip could be much better.
Okay I recently got one for myself and wasn't to impressed by it's performance. I mainly used it for just recreational use(birds, houses, cars, etc..) it was okay but there are many better ones to buy. But if you want an inexpensive one that is decent this is fine, but I for some reason expected more.
This is the perfect camera bag. I have been searching for quite awhile for a bag that would fit my needs. Whether I'm traveling or just taking my camera for some quick pictures, I like to have my camera, an extra lens, and my personal belongings I would normally carry in my purse, all in one bag. However, it has been very difficult to find a bag that fits all of this without being too bulky or uncomfortable to carry. This bag gives me plenty of room for all of my equiptment plus personal belongings without making me feel like I am lugging around an entire suitcase. The different sizes it comes in makes it perfect for everyone!
Loved the printer, does a really nice job on those 5x7's. I did have some initial complications with the paper feed, but after I found the rest for the fixed (versus movable) side all is well!
Now, I didn't purchase these headphones off of Amazon.com, but I bought them in a store (don't know if it makes a difference, just saying). What I will also say is that these headphones sure are durable. They have withstood many accidental abuse from me, even though I try to be careful with them. I bring them everywhere I go and since I commute to college almost everyday, they get handled a lot. After about two years, they are still going strong. The audio sounds great, even after all this time. Although not as good as more expensive headphones, but great for the price. I highly recommend these headphones to anyone!On a side note, I prefer headphones that don't have noise-cancelling. Being a commuter, I like to be able to hear my surroundings so I don't get run over by a car.
No More Leg Work,no more tedious research on whats hot and whats not. No more guessing games! This multiple application device is the best thing for used book sellers since Amazon itself.With this handheld, fits on your keychain device, you can browse thrift stores, swap meets, retail stores, personal libraries and more. This device is so simple to use, just place the scanner gently against the back of the book and hold down one button using a left to right (or reversed) scanning motion to capture the ISBN number. After youve scanned all your desired titles, the device has a minu usb cord and software that enables you to download all the codes directly into amazon. Once of the Amazon page you are given Jpeg images of the books scanned, costs of both new, used and collectable. Even how many matching titles are available through Amazon.This device saves so much time and effort, I cant believe its not yet available in retail stores. I highly recommend it.
The printer worked great when I bought it. About 9 months later, it started to print pages with dark gray background. And that declares the end of life for this printer. According to other reviews, this is a common problem on Brother HL-XXXX printers.This defect seems to be a design issue, not isolated problems. Beware if you plan to buy it.
Worked well on an older computer to transfer data from an older CPAP machine. These cables can be hard to find these days. No problem.
Love this camera. Just made the jump from years of Coolpix ownership. COuldn't be happier. Fast shutter, great battery, beautiful snaps. The interface is pretty complex and it took me a while to get the hang of it, but I got it down now.
I received the product quickly and it works great. I am in the army an travel a lot the product is Small and compact great for traveling.
I put this filter on a pancake Canon lens and I am happy with the results. This is a very clear, well put together filter, recommended.
Expensive for what you get. Lightweight and well constructed but, the wrist pad comes off easily when moving the iLap around in your lap. Looks great with an aluminum Macbook Pro. It reduced the amount of heat felt in your lap but a notebook cooler with fans, like one sold by Antec, does a much better job of keeping your lap cool.
I've had these headphones for years, my old pair had a bad connection so I needed new ones. Have been looking for a long time now and was thrilled to find them again. I can wear these for hours to listen to audio books. Great price, good service. Thanks.
I could hardly be more pleased with this product. It is ergonmically designed for ease of use, and its features are simple to master and manage. The voice quality is surprisingly clear and it easily segments different tapings into separate files for fast retrieval. In addition it has a failsafe mechanism for protecting files. I have begun to use it for tasks I had not conceived before I bought it. Now I wear it in a belt holster I bought from a hardware store and carry it everywhere for recording fast notes to myself for story ideas and other thoughts. I also record my young daughter's musings, which I can then upload to my desktop and to an Internet-based file vault for permanent preservation. The software for uploading files to my computer works flawlessly. The hardware linkup requires an included cable from DVR to computer, and uploads are straightfoward and simple. The one complaint I have is that some titles I attach to the uploaded files inexplicably will not work, and I have to think up new file names. I cannot imagine ever returning to traditional tape recorders after becoming a confirmed believer in DVR technology. And Olympus has done a masterful job with this particular device.
This silicone sleeve arrives exactly as it looks and has neither made me made me regret purchasing it, nor has it disappointed me in any way. Durable and suits its purpose. Nothing weird about it. I would buy it again.
This strap is very nicely made and much better than the strap that comes with the camera. You won't be sorry. Get it to keep your camera safe and your hands free when not shooting.
I wanted a mouse with plenty of customizable buttons, and Logitech delivered with the VX Revolution. Every button can be customized. I think the best part is that you can customize the mouse differently for each program. In Microsoft Word I can use a button to copy and in Internet Explorer the same button can go back one page. This is the 2nd Logitech mouse I have--they make great products!
Have been campaigning to get rid of my boyfriend's Bose unit for 2 1/2 years. Have had very ugly business dealings with the Bose fleet of lawyers. Finally a power outage and surge took the Bose unit out. Love that we don't have to have a glowing digital clock lighting our every moment or the phantom loading of our solar panels any more, when the Tivoli is off it is off. OK so as excited as I am to be rid of the Bose this Tivoli has knocked my socks off...This Tivoli unit is subtle and beautiful works perfectly in my modern house and still blends in (because of it's simplicity) to my partners 1860's log cabin. We noticed but even more importantly, our professional musician friends noticed immediately that we had a new system the sound is richer, had more depth and at low volumes the sound was still very rich and clear.
In my office we've had everything from this set (which I bought for $19.95) to speakers costing up to $349. These get the most compliments and are the coolest looking 2.1 set out there in my humble opinion. Hard to go wrong, even for $50. You won't be disappointed!
HDMI cables are like 30 bucks retail so you are a fool to pass this up. NEVER buy them in store you get destroyed by mark up prices. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS buy HDMI cables online. ALWAYS!
I do not know why Dell stop Making this pda/pocket pc, because even use they are great!
Though this card, 32 megs is minute, you still may only need that. I picked this up (about 4 1/2 years ago), when it was state of the art & about sixty bucks or so. I still have both cards! Well over 4,000 photos & bazillions of files!! Never a read or write error! I've never lost anything with it. Unlike the Lexar!If you're looking into compact flash cards, go with who started it. I have a 128mb sandisk, & am now looking into their 2 gig Ultra card, for my new camera. Because I want speed, & need the space for 8MP photos.The write/capture function is slow, it's not meant for speed. But for swapping & transferring it's faster than from cd (with the right reader/writer)!SD cards & micro drive are inching in, but Sandisk keeps imporoving the CF (they also make SD cards).There are cheaper & less expensive cards out there, but how important is your data/photo? You can't always retrieve your files, with the flash memory programs. I know. I used three of them on my Lexar, & NEVER got all of the images. But that just may be the cards I have, who knows? There isn't any quality control any longer, who cares? Sandisk is the most accurate.
This machine is quite incredible but it is certainly not for the gadget phobic. The manual is not very user-friendly and it takes a lot of trial and error to figure things out. So far I have managed to transfer things I recorded on Tivo to the hard disk, can delete commercials using the short segment feature, etc. However, when I tried to record a show on a DVD-R, the machine did not work. Based on the reviews of other users I purchased a pack of Memorex DVD-Rs -they are listed as accessories by Amazon itself- since they are considerably cheaper than the Panasonic brand. Lo and behold, the machine does not accept them!!! I get a message of cannot dub, unrecordable DVD-R or some similar message. Now I'm stuck with 25 supposedly non recordable DVD-Rs, that's just peachy! I will try different brands now to see which one works, hopefully I'll find a brand that will not set me back $3.5 per disc. In another review, I'll let fellow users know what I find out regarding DVD-R compatibility so others don't make the same mistake I made. For now, beware of Memorex with this machine!
This remote works really well and is easy to set up! My husband really loves that he only needs oneremote. The screen shuts off automatically and comes back on when moved. It is really asgood as it sounds.
When I saw this cable for sale, I thought the price was a misprint. At only $3.33 per centimeter I don't see how they can make a profit -- and with the $1 kickback, that's almost a penny less. It just doesn't add up. Denon must be losing they're shirts on this promo. Grab these before they come to their senses!
This DVD player plays anything. I have japanese and european DVD's, Video CD's, and this plays them all flawlessley. Also, if you do make copies/back ups of dvd's, it will play all of those too, no matter what program used. Also plays MP3's and MPEGs. DivX is the key to this DVD player, and should be on the top of anyone's list when looking at dvd players. I bought this model on clearance at a chain store, and it was well worth it. Phillips has also launched a very similar model with HD upconversion and HDMI capabilities that outdated this model, but if you do not have HDMI, nor an HD TV, than this is the cream of the crop for good price and good value with progressive scan and component out cables, optical sound, this rocks when hooked up to a 5.1 surround system with DTS. I actually have mine on and HDTV, and it is increadible. Only one negative thing, the remote does not have an eject button. Buy This, you will like it!!!!
The manual is well-written, complete, and easy to understand, and the software functions reasonably well. Accuracy is spot on. I had no problems syncing my DS2080 and the display on my laptop was what I saw through the eyepiece. There's a longer lag than I expected for the software to catch up to any adjustments made to the scope, but once I got used to it it wasn't too annoying. I could not get the "remote handbox" feature to work after several tries. This should allow you to use all of the features of the handbox directly from the laptop. Not a huge deal, but I was looking forward to being able to read object descriptions as blocks of text on my laptop, rather than annoying scroll on the 1-line display of the handbox. It would be nice to have a printable (or at least viewable) Tour and Log. You can add objects to create a Tour offline, but I could find no way to access the list or edit it. Ditto for the Viewing log. The "night vision" display (converts your screen display to red) is a nice plus.
Got this as a replacement for a defective 400GB of same model. Lasted about two years before suffering from same problems as noted by others. Either they can't figure out good suppliers for their power supplies or they accept too many failed drives. Anyways, I wouldn't waste your money with these.
I had to order this product twice because the reader did not come with the first order. After it came the second time without the reader I was told I would have to get a refund because Amazon really does not sell this item as listed. I wasted a lot of time. This needs to be discontinued from being advertised because the ad is decetive
I borrowed one of these from a friend for a trip to Myrtle Beach, and thankfully, I printed out directions as well because this thing tried to take us way off course on the way there, and lost us for a good 100 miles around the Charlotte turnpike in NC. The only saving grace about having it was knowing (or hoping?) that if we did get terribly lost, we could eventually get back on track with this thing. On the way home, we missed a turn via the printed directions due to confusion over the difference between what the gps said and what the printed directions said. So we went with the gps and it took us a good hour out of our way.Unfortunately I had the same problems with a rented version on another trip down there that I was "assured" was updated. If it was, then Garmin needs some updating themselves. I wouldn't recommend this for purchase, and when I start shopping for a gps soon, I won't be looking at Garmin products period.
Cools HDD Great, Quiet (at first, then Squeals like a pig) looks good, nice aluminum fins, inexpensiveUpdate: the two replacement EVERCOOL FAN-EC5020M12CA 50mm Case Fans, work fantastic and are fairly quiet. I did have to use super glue to attach them to the cooler (worked great though). I didn't have the right length screws. The EVERCOOL HD-F117 Aluminum HDD Cooling Device was too loud for my purpose.The original Vantec fans started to squeal after less than 1 month, comes w/ cheap sleeve bearing fans, I just ordered 2 EVERCOOL FAN-EC5020M12CA 50mm Case Fans to replace them. I also ordered a EVERCOOL HD-F117 Aluminum HDD Cooling Device, this one states it has ball bearing fans. I will write a review on those after I receive them.I am using these on a bareWestern Digital Caviar Black 1 TB SATA II, 32 MB Cache, 7200 RPM, 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive WD10000LSRTL - RetailHDD used as an External eSATA DVR expander. See AVS Forum, 8300HD and External SATA - It Works!!
This drive is so simple to connect and use. It also takes up very little space. I also enjoy the space-saving storage of its floppy drive sized media. Overall - a great buy!
I opened the box, I pluged it in, happy for 12 minutes, set my notebook down and fan blades broke off and pieces went into my laptop. SPECTACULAR!!!!
These speakers work fine, but they sound like they are covered with a towel. Much of the depth of your music is lost. In short, bad sound quality, if you care about that sort of thing. Also, the base started to distort at a very low volume (however, my equalizer set to increase base). My headphones even sound bad when plugged into the speaker port.They were far worse sounding than the Bostin Acoustics speakers that came free with a computer I bought about 10 years ago, which I was replacing.Luckily, the exquisite Harmon Kardon system is on sale for $140 (these are $80!), so I just ordered that, and will return these silly things.
I found this remote to be almost really good. The documentation was sparse, and it wasn't clear whether you can use a code to program the device, and then make it "learn" something different for a key or two while keeping the rest of the device according to code.A bigger concern is that there is no native key for seeing the program guide from the satellite or cable provider. Every other remote I see has a button labeled "Guide", but not this one. So, I have to find some other unused key, program it to display the Guide, and then try to remember which button is really for the Guide.Aside from that, the remote was fine and inexpensive.
I bought this pouch to replace one that I borrowed from a friend and lost. While I was using the pouch it came in very handy. I used it with a Canon lens for my Digital Rebel, I believe it was a Canon EF 28-135mm lens so it is fairly bulky. Obviously this is not going to provide impact protection, so I only kept my $300 lens in the pouch when not traveling or moving around a lot.Highly recommended for the cost if you need an extra carrying case for short trips out to shoot.
This lens was recommended to me by another photographer. I must say for it's value it is a wonderful lens. It takes very nice portraits and works wonders in natural lighting. I would say this is a must have for all photographers. It is a basic and versatile lens and the price can't be beat!
What a great idea, interchangeable keyset inserts for all the best computer games. This keyset was well engineered for playing WOW. Just about everything was in a good spot in the default mode. It is really easy to change keys to maximize your gaming experience. Overall, it is a great asset to computer gaming.
There are many issues with this tablet. It was my first tablet and I now currently use a Bamboo Fun Wacom, which, even though it's smaller, is much highed in quality and never screws up. However, when I was using the adesso, the pen constantly didn't work, and I don't recall the pen pressure ever working. Many times I had to re-install and un-install the software to even use it, and half the time that didn't even work. One of my friends recently purchased this product and the tablet has not worked yet. I highly recommend not buying from Adesso, and go for the smaller Wacom tablets instead. This tablet annoyed me constantly and was very unreliable.
It stays cool even when i forget to turn it off for a day. It does everything i need, it's well built and well priced. You really can't go wrong with it imho.
I love spending time in the kitchen baking and cooking, but when I can use a product like this to slice and shred without getting "bloody knuckles" then I end up using it almost every single day. I love it and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves to cook but hates using old outdated equipment.
after months of looking up cameras and wanting one, i finally got the rebel kit. i love it. each time i use it, things get easier and i learn more new stuff. its great!
It doesn't work. Message received: This accesory is not supported.What to do? Thanks,Margie
Added to an Antec 300 case. Of course it leaves no space for an optical drive, but I was building a media server. Tight fit.Pros: Looks great on the Antec 300 with Antec LED fansCan't beat the price.Cons: Need to remove cage to add drive
There are no instructions, but even if there were it would only fit some cases. It's bigger than most standard drive bay accessories, and the front cover is curved. (They really missed the boat not making the filter cover smaller, so it would fit more cases.)Even if you can get it installed, the Startech FanDrive series isn't stable enough to really support a drive in a 5.25" bay, so your drive may vibrate - unpleasant and maybe unsafe for the drive. Rather than making it two pieces, they really should have made this one piece so there would be more support for the drive. (Though the bracket is so cheap it might not have helped much.)By the way, the filter cover slides off, something I haven't seen mentioned elsewhere - see the image in the gallery for this product. If you're desperate to get it installed in your case, or want to cut it down to fit, that may help.Other options to consider, depending on whether you want a fan or just a bracket; and whether you want to be able to remove the drive easily.IcyDock Sata Trayless Hard Drive RackThermalTake Max 4 Sata Trayless RackSilverStone FP53B Aluminum 5.25-Inch Cool Drive (Black)Scythe Bay Rafter 3.5 to 5.25 bay bracketScythe Anti-Vibration HDD Stabilizer 2And more generally check out the offerings from Icy Dock, ThermalTake, Vantec and Silverstone.
I've owned several of these units. As a wireless systems technician I've used these for small networking/office applications. They function well and are great for the price. There are better...there are worse...but these are reliable units and the customer service is generally wonderful
This case is no good. Won't stay closed. Beware of the cheap price, you get what you pay for.
Bought this to support my home desktop (older Pentium running Windows 98)and work laptop (PII Running Windows 2000). Could not get the burner to work consistently. Tech Support was marginal in advising me that I did not have enough system resources (shocker I know). However, even w/ all processes shut down and with plenty of resouces it still didn't work consistently. Finally got fed up and bought a Iomega Predator and have had nothing but success with that product. Well worth the extra 50 dollars.
The product description for these, as well as some of the reviews I read, spoke of the booming bass packed into these little guys. The reality is quite the opposite. Mids, highs, vocals -- these all come out crystal clear with precise definition ... while the bass sleeps somewhere in the background. I like these headphones, and they have great isolation, but if you're looking for bass, look elsewhere.
I'm an audiophile and if you listen to the likes of Sting, The Fratellis, Deep Forest, Enigma, Linkin Park, White Stripes, Midnight Syndicate, ambient, electronic/trance and classical music at high volumes then you'll appreciate this system. Heavy music such as Five Finger Death Punch, Devil Driver and the like, then this system will produce 'mild' distortion at mid-to-high volume levels.I bought these speakers because I wanted an affordable and space efficient set of computer speakers with a bass sub. My friends and family are impressed with the sound of these speakers, especially the $100 price tag. Everyone thought I paid much more.PROs - Good sound quality for the price. Overall this system has clear smooth highs and good lows that aren't boomy. The mid-range is mediocre. The cables for each speaker, power supply and audio jack are generous. I played 'Prey' and `WOW' through this 2.1 system and I am impressed.CONs - The bass knob at the back of the sub unit is obstructed by the "wrapper" and the knob positioning makes it difficult to reach. Mediocre mid-range.NOTE- The mid-range is mediocre due to the small size of the satellite speakers and the mid-range and bass tones are competing over this small sub woofer. This leads that some of the mid-range is compromised when mid-to-high levels of bass are passed through this small sub woofer.MY SETTINGS - I am adding this because I have been asked a few times about my volume settings. I have a MAC and I use iTunes. The volume for iTunes is almost set to 7/8 level, the volume on the speaker is set at max level, the bass level output on the sub is set [almost max] at approximate and I use my system's volume control panel to make volume adjustments.For the price I would give this unit a 5 star rating, but the mediocre mid-range and bass knob access cost it one (1) star. The "wrappers" issue is minor, just be careful removing them.WRAPPERS REMOVAL- As for the so called "removable wrappers" [aka covers] be careful about snapping the "wrappers" away from the base. In order to remove the "wrappers" you have to view the 2.1 satellite unit(s) from the bottom and look at the outer lip(s) of the metallic silver base(s) and you'll see three (3) anchor insets [anchor insets are where the "wrappers" attach/snap to the base] at the bottom of the speaker base(s) outer lip [there are 3 anchor/snap points they are approx. 2, 6 and 10 o'clock] this is where you snap the "wrappers" away from the base and also snap to the base.. I hope this helps.
We've had it now for about a month, and it's working beautifully! The picture is bright and clear - we all just want more HD stations to view now. Some friends kept telling us that we wouldn't be happy if our TV wasn't LCD or plasma, but so far this one proves them wrong. We wanted a larger TV for a better price, and got it. We had no problems with the delivery, as I know a few others did. Ours is in a basement corner, so we don't notice any viewing angle distortion or glare unless we're almost directly to the immediate left or right of the TV. Consumers report mentioned it having a problem with the rainbow effect, but none of us have ever noticed anything. It is a better TV for a big room (ours was 18 by 20 ft) - if you're too close, it does bother your eyes. I did get an extended warranty on it just to be safe because I'm not sure how the led engine light system will hold up over time. I was able to extend the warranty 3 more years through visa for a much better price than the company. If you're in the market for a big TV, and don't want to pay $6000, I'd say go for it!
The first few weeks i had the E, it was the greatest pda i had ever gotten. It did alot of the things i liked and i was always seen with it. But even at that time i still had my doubts about it, mostly because of the crappy batery power. I would charge the thing all the time. I went on airplane trips and i couldn't even use it the whole time. After about 3 and a half weeks. i picked it up and turned it on. then i started playing a game, all of a sudden, i get the palm logo. i try to reset it, and it would turn off, then turn back on to the logo. this irritated me alot. i thought, maybe it will stop when the battery power lowers (knowing that it won't take long since the battery power sucks). Eventually it stopped but i couldn't turn it on again. Fortunately i could still return it and get a Dell Axim X30, 312MHZ pocket pc for the same price. I have to, buying an E was not a smart idea. i read the reviews on Amazon but i didnt think that it would happen to me. To some people, it stopped after a few months, to me, it stopped after a few weeks, you do the math. Now i know why they only have a 90 day warranty.
I brought this because the usual products I used on my other LCD televisions left horrible streaks on my 3D T.V., after the first use of Monster Screen Clean the streaks were gone. The price cannot be beat for the quality this product delivers.
Well constructed and designed table top tripod. It can hold fairly heavy cameras without any shake. Also useful for holding remote flash units.
Great price, great product. I use these at work to drown out the surrounding noise that often distracts me.
I was going off to college and wanted to hook my Xbox up to a large monitor I own instead of buying a TV. The problem was that the monitor I wanted to use didn't have any internal speakers, so I needed a way to route the audio from the Xbox VGA kit to a 2.1 channel set of computer speakers I own. Enter this product. I attached the red and white plugs from the VGA kit into the female ends on the splitter, and attached my 3.5mm jack from my speakers to the other end of the adapter and voila! Instant audio!
Not only are these binoculars great for backyard birding and art gallery visits, they are perfect for artists working in life drawing and portraiture. These are light weight so they are not uncomfortable to wear around the neck, and they are easy to adjust. The carrying case keeps them from damage. Very reasonable price for a quality product.
This JVC CD changer was delivered quickly and at an affordable price. I have been using it for more than a month now and it is excellent. I hadsome concern over a sophisticated piece of machinery being delivered by mail but it has performed perfectly. I would strongly recommend this CD changer to anyone.
The Tom-Tom 510 has 2 mounts. Neither of them would function as designed. I returned it for a refund.
This is a good but I reckon it needs some more space to accommodate charger too!
I read a lot of reviews and also some background info on digital cameras. I bought this camera for the features and price. Actually, it is a little more complicated than I wanted because I'm not a techno junkie. It takes great pictures and is quite compact. I also bought the Kodak rechargeable batters and charger, a 32mb smartmedia card, and a case logic brand case. The software was easy to install except you have to search to find the Adobe photodelux pgm. I did have to get usb ports installed ... I thought that would be better than having to buy a card reader. The transfer from camera to pc is fast, but with the included software, you have to save each picture individually while the camera is running. Instead, I learned to do it via My Computer by selecting all, copying all files, and pasting to a folder of my choice. I would like to get a card reader, but I need to find a reliable one without problems. In summary, the Fujifilm 1400 is a great entry-level camera. We bought it over the 1300 because of the lens cover.
This works fantastic and is every bit as good as a $35 cable you would buy at a retail store. Got 6 of them and hand them out like candy to family.
I have used this router for the last year, it has handled everything I've thrown at it and works absolutely flawlessly. The control panel is nice and easy to use, it has good flexible security features and the speed is great for both wired and wireless connections, even though it's 802.11b. I don't know about support because I have never had a need for it not with the MR314 I had for two years before I got this router and no need for tech support for this one. However, if it's anything like Linksys support and is in Bangladesh then it must be quite bad. NETGEAR makes the finest routers for the consumer market at the best prices, bar none.
Arrived on time. Ordering from Amazon, as usual, was very easy. Also the price was reasonable. I have other Tiffen items and this is a great addition.
I'm relatively new to Digital Photography, and to be honest, I don't think, before this year, that I held I've owned a decent camera since my college photography classes. After reading reviews, comparison shopping, experimenting with in-store models, and harassing my photographer friends; I finally settled on the Canon T2i, buying it as soon as it became available. Unfortunately, I was only able to purchase the -Body Only- option, and picked up the Ef 18-55mm non-is lens at the shop for (...). I played around, learned all of the settings, followed some guides, got pointers, and in the six weeks I owned the camera, I learned the limits of the lens. I was ready to upgrade.My needs aren't exactly unique; I require a lens that's fast enough to shoot in available low light without a tripod. The really tough decision was do I go with a zoom lens with IS, or do I go for a wide aperture? I read every review I could find on the non-L series lens options. I settled on a few top picks, and decided my goal was to get the best lens I could for under (...).I called around, and finally found a camera store that had most of my choices in stock. They were eager to help me decide and allowed me to try out each of the lenses both indoors and outdoors. I snapped a few shots at various settings with each of the lenses, and popped the raws into photoshop (thank you adobe raw 5.7 beta) on my laptop. This is what I learned, first hand:Because I had some idea what to expect, I started with theCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras; from the reviews I had read, It seemed like the logical choice; it had a lot going for it, and it blew away the 18-55 I had labored under for weeks; as many reviewers have pointed out, the AF, while quick, has some difficulty in low-light, even worse in live-view mode. Not a big deal, good range, I would have been happy to stop there. The zoom was great, and the wide end, while tighter than the 18-55 I was used to, was still plenty of room to frame environments. Versatility, without question, was nice to have, but ultimately not my goal.Then I slapped on the 'nifty fifty', theCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lensunder (...) toy. First impression, it was really light; especially after the 28-135mm; and it felt flimsy, fragile, I was almost afraid to handle it in the store. Still, after the 28-135 I was shocked at how much faster I was able to crank the shutter speed. Who needs IS when you're shooting in a fraction of the time. What amazed me was for the price, the images I was getting were sharper than the (...) technological miracle I had just tried out. Taking it off made me nervous, but I was happy once it was safely back in the hands of the clerk.Appetite whetted, I tried out theCanon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras; compared to the nifty fifty it was like I had a whole new camera. Focusing was insanely fast, and being able to make minute adjustments by hand while auto focus was enabled was vital; although after a couple shots I realized I didn't want to use the auto-focus at all. The 60mm Macro was the most fun I'd had with the camera ever. Getting within inches of my subject to pick out detail, and still being able to capture full scenes with little difficulty, fast enough to use in most lighting conditions, it was the immediate front runner. Without question, the images were nice and crisp, and didn't have any of the typical softness that I'd already built presets in photoshop to deal with. The only thing stopping me here was the fact that it was an ef-s, and that meant it would be useless if I upgraded to a full-frame body.And then I slipped on the lens I had come for, theCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. It was the only one in stock, and for (...). At first, the difference wasn't necessarily obvious. In fact, I found myself unfairly comparing it to the macro, complaining silently about not being able to get up on my subject and dig for detail... but the real beauty of this lens became apparent when I turned toward the shadows. In conditions that would have had me reaching for a tripod with any of the other lenses, I could open up to 1.4 and still blast away at 1/60 at Iso 100. I needed this lens. To hell with IS, forget the insects and grains of rice I wouldn't be taking pictures of anyway. This lens stayed on my camera the whole way home. I haven't really figured out how to take a bad picture with this lens, although to capture something stunning really requires a mastery of focus; because at F1.4 the focus is razor thin if you're close.Subsequently I have tried some of the other primes in this class, but I find the 50mm to be the most 'natural' on the crop sensor of the t2i. I really did fall in love with that macro, and while I might not go back for that one, I'm definitely going to start exploring others. If the 50mm isn't available, and you're shooting on anything between a rebel and a 7d, the 60mm macro is a good choice for a similar price. As far as the zoom lenses go, there are plenty of reviews one way or the other to be convincing; but when I finally do decide to get the 'walk-around' lens, I'll probably go with an L (theCanon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameraslooks nice), because I don't think I'll be able to trade down image quality for reach.
Pretty Good. I have being using for more than a month. These speakers are excellent even when they are just haphazardly close together. Most kinds of music; jazz, classical, country and the list goes on, sound are exciting. Sounds came in every direction rather than from just 2 speakers. Once the speakers are well placed, the sounds are fascinating. So, it is pretty good set for someone who is looking to spend about a medium range of price on speakers.The speakers themselves are very good with my system and they also perform very well and bring out the rich environmental sounds. Overall, it is good price and great sound quality.
Just excellent for the price!This AP can do everything u want it.
This product works perfectly. Installing the drivers was a breeze and I have not had any issues yet. One can't ask for any more.
Restockit support handled the situation promptly and without cause, for that I'm grateful. but ultimately, the image (at least at the time of purchase and this review) that's associated with this item is incorrect. The image shows a shelf with built in brackets for a rackmount. However the item itself is simply two right angled brackets that appear to be for a specific piece of equipment. if that is what you're looking for, then disregard the low rating, but if you're looking for a mountable shelf, this is not the right product despite the image.
Just bought myself the 4.1 system. These puppies kick major behind! Money well spent. I mounted the rear channels on the ceiling behind me. Great for mp3 listening, dvds, or your favorite games! 5-stars!
This is the absolute best popper made. After it is popped, I can add just a small amount of butter and salt, and have the perfect popcorn. (My dog agrees, and he is a popcorn snob.) It has never burned, leaves very few kernels unpopped. I bought one for me, one for my neighbor, and am now buying one for my daughter for her birthday.
I use this gadget for holding my iPhone, iPad, cookbooks, or whatever else needs propping up. The flexibility of the design is ingenius and grippy material is located in all the right places. This is great for using FaceTime unless you like holding a phone the whole time.It's not exactly pretty, but I can't imagine not having it!
i bought 2 GB for my vostro 1000 a month ago and worked perfect since i installed it. very recommended.
Good battery, they last years for me in two different radios. If your run time has shrunk, go ahead and replace it now.
Filters.. You either use them or you don't. I personally don't use them unless I'm shooting video. I bought this filter for my 24-70F2.8L to be used as a protective filter and it does a great job. When using it for video I don't really see a great improvement. But, like I said, I use this as a protective filter.
It is right to show children where their father's home was, where he was raised and what it was like. The history of our families must not be lost or taken for granted. The author has written a book which is easy to read but hard to take.This story is a glimpse into a world influenced by racism. How it manipulated people's lives. How it determined the fate of so many innocent, clean living Americans. It's embarrassing
I recently bought this device and had it installed on my 2002 monte carlo ss. The installation is a pain in the butt because the harness kit for my car (GM3 type of interface) has loose power cables and needs a wire splice job! To make it work, I had to meter the factory stereo interface, find the 12V and ground cables, splice and solder them with the according cables in the harness. For the soldering job, I didn't want to cause any short in my car so I disconnected the battery and used another car to power the soldering iron. Once I finished everything, I tested it with an ipod and it worked. Great. However, the next day I went to it, I found my battery completely drained because that device was powered all the time! The ipod wasn't even connected so I just don't get it why it is designed to stay on forever. Anyway, I figured I could elongate the cables, place the device out of the dash and disconnect the power every time I finish using it. That was some extra soldering work and took me another couple of hours to go through.Some thoughts after this painful experience:The manufacturer should have come up with a better design to put the device to sleep when not in use, or, at least have a on/off button available.Buyers who do not enjoy electrical work may want to stay away from this device.
This watercooling system is perfect for the gamer who is thinking about an alternative method of cooling, while keeping sound down to a minimum, and adding a touch of charisma to your gaming rig. The radiator size (120mmx2) can easily accomodate additions to the loop, like a northbridge cooler, or a video card cooler; maybe even 2 video card coolers. However, you may want to invest in some extra tubing of the same diameter, and some extra fittings.I suggest aluminum barb fittings for this type of tubing, because if you have to disconnect it for any reason, the plastic doesnt play nice, and you risk damaging the plastic. Also, invest in a larger reservoir if you plan on cooling more components, and maybe some high grade coolant.BE ADVISED: AUTOMOTIVE RADIATOR FLUID DOES WORK, BUT MIXING IT WITH OTHER ADDITIVES IS NOT SMART. YOU CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR RIG BECAUSE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGE AND CAN CAUSE SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING AND DO RESEARCH.Oh, and another thing...this is essential for overclocking your processor. I've seen high speeds reached on air cooling, and with the proper parameters, this is the next logical step. ANOTHER DISCLAIMER: OVERCLOCKING VOIDS WARRANTIES. DON'T TRY TO OVERCLOCK YOUR DELL, AND IF YOU OVERCLOCK YOUR INTEL EXTREME EDITION CPU, I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU FRY IT. With that said, i reached 4.4Ghz using an Intel Core i7 965 Extreme Edition CPU. By special order, you can get the 1366 bracket for this kit if it didnt come in the package. There definitely a lot of cooling power.My only peeve is that the Reservoir is too small. I'm going to upgrade my reservoir in a couple months when i add a couple more cooling blocks to the loop.All in all, good kit. No one should be disappointed, and the price is good for a kit that could get you started on building/upgrading your watercooling system.
I bought this cam few years back, it works great, but I lost its wall charger there fore I can not finalize DVD's. Can any one help me to know where I can buy the AC charger that attached to the cam.
own a Panasonic FZ-5 with 1.8" screen.Use of this obscuresscreen and menu and focus / delete buttons. Can not use.
These are meant to be sport headphones. The molded plastic band prevents the buds from staying in the ears completely as either one or the other will pop out. I tried bending the band in several places to improve the angle but the "memory" of the plastic band restores itself and one of the buds will exit the ear. These would probably fit someone with a larg head just fine.
This fan works pretty well. I bought one for a co-worker and she thinks it is too noisy but whips it out when she has a hot flash. I am suprised how many people have questioned me about the fan (my cubicle is exposed). Since it is powered by the USB port it is very efficient spacewise which is good since I have an extremely cluttered desk. I also enjoy jamming markers into the fan causing it to have rings of color.
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
PROS:1. Sleek design2. Good storage for size.3. Everybody says, "ooohhh"CONS:1. Small size, lost it about 2343 times.2. Low battery life.
I got several for my granddaughter. One for each of her major subjects at school. She now has backup at school for all of her work. I hope it saves lots of agrivation. We are also putting my husbands medical information on one for him to carry on his key ring in case of emergency. Glad the price is coming down for these.
I have never had the pleasure of using some of the more expensive noise cancelling headphones, but I found these to be very good. At less than one quarter the price of Bose, these are provide good sound quality and are effective at cancelling a great deal of background noise. Plus, I like the way they fold up nicely for traveling.
Anyone who has ever tried to install a CPU heatsink/fan on a LGA 775 socketed mobo knows how difficult it can be to get the right one. The LGA 775 form factor leaves little real estate to play around with.The Zerotherm CF800/CF900 heatsink/fan "just" fits. Overall dimesions are relatively small and the fan is VERY quiet. CPU Overclocking should NOT be a problem.The real challenge is finding a merchant that stocks the CF800/CF900 series. Look hard and snag this puppy when you find it!I highly recommend this heatsink to anyone has an LGA 775 form factor mobo.
Despite popular myth, all HDMI cables are not the same. Construction quality, cable design, cable thickness (gauge) and connector quality can all play a role in the success you'll have with an HDMI cable. Yes, HDMI is a digital signal but this does NOT mean that you either "have a signal or you don't." Cheaply constructed HDMI cables can have not only mechanical failures (worn out solder joints over time, ill-fitting connectors), but electrical failures as well, and these can be represented either by visible distortion ("sparklies," lines, dropouts or pixilation), or by incompatibilities with certain high bandwidth HDMI sources and displays.This is not to say that you need to pay $50, $100 or more on well-known brand HDMI cables in order to get good results, but when you buy "no name" cables (particularly from unknown marketplace sellers), you're taking a risk - you might get something decent, or you might not. And is it really worth it, to save a couple of dollars on the cable, when it may cost you hours of debugging to determine exactly what's wrong with your picture or sound in your high end home theater system?As the editor of a home theater publication (Big Picture Big Sound), I've had the opportunity to own, evaluate and use many high-end high definition components and displays as well as a variety of HDMI and component video cables. I've used the high-end name brand cables as well as no-name plain plastic-wrapped HDMI cables made in China. Some of the cables I've ordered via Amazon marketplace sellers don't even match the picture of the item. But the "Cables To Go" HDMI cables I've bought from Amazon have been consistently high quality, with strong mechanical connections and excellent reliability. Cables to Go (aka "Impact Acoustics") is an American company, based in Ohio, specializing in all types of cables, connectors and switching components. They may not be a household name, but they're a solid brand with a proven track record of quality and reliability.Many of the "cheaper" cables offered by marketplace sellers come with hidden costs that you won't see until check-out, namely high shipping and handling fees. But Cables To Go cables bought from Amazon.com can be shipped free (orders over $25), which brings their price down to an extremely reasonable level.Reliable performance at an affordable price. That's what I call a bargain.
The HP LaserJet 1320 printer is outstanding. I think HP made a mistake on this printer because it does too much for just $299.00. If you need a standalone monochrome laser printer, this printer is under priced and over featured. It does everything it says it will do. It prints 600 by 600, it prints 1200 by 1200, it is super fast, and it has automatic duplexing. My first print job was to print the instruction manual from the CD. The manual is about 185 pages, and I told it to duplex to save paper, and I printed at 600 by 600 DPI and it was beautiful. It only took about eleven minutes. Naturally, duplex printing is slower than single print pages.I think I will buy another one just to have because there is no printer on the market at this price point that will do what this printer does. It is the smallest fully featured duplex laser printer I have ever seen. It is better than a 5 star rateing.
The rubber posts fall out, the Pod is almost impossible to put on the rubber posts, if they stay in place, and I have no idea what the chrome screms are for because they have loosened almost instantly on every mic stand I have used them with.
Another solid performer from Panasonic. The sound is great, from the treble all the way down to the bass. I usually test the treble on Kate Bush's "Coffee Homeground", which features her about an octave and a half above the staff, accessorized with many piccolos, and the 'phones reproduced everything with no squeaking or static, so that's an A+. Heart's "Barracuda" is my bass proofer, and I can clearly hear the difference between the bass and the paralelling guitar lines, so that one's also an A+.They look exceptionally cool, if that's important to you, and the Panasonic engineers have finally figured out how to do those little over-the-ear clips so they will actually work.The volume control is an easy-to-control thumbwheel, and now I'm starting to wonder why we've been wasting our time with sliders instead.There is significant sound leakage from the 'phones, which might not be so bad if you're with buddies, but could be annoying if you're a Callas fan in a roomful of rappers.
After tax and S/H Amazon was UNBEATABLE. The TV arrived promplty to the door and was in an obviously cared for condition.This tv is nothing short of amazing as it truly fits where others do not in addition to weighing next to nothing. My cabinet measured 39.5" across and the specs on the tv were 39.3". This measurement was dead on accurate!Samsung's technology is superior to all others in the price range. I hope this tv lasts a long time because I'm not sure what I'd do with out it now.
It took a while to get used to it but now its more comfortable and easier to use. I gave my sister one and she noticed that the pain in her shoulder was gone.I purchase one for work after getting used to it I purchased one for work.I have always like the quality feel of Logitech products and I am happy with these purchases.
NYS applied tax for this purchase. One star because I was (mistakenly) led here by the reviews stating savings due to no tax.
I do not use them to much, just the normal. 6 months after i had purchased, it stopped working
I know that I spent lots of time reviewing everykind of camera and the first thing i looked at was the low rating. But even though i gave this a high rank, you really will get the truth.I have just recieved this camera only a few days ago but the more time i spend with it, the more i love it. This camera is specilized for close up ranges and can blow up the pictures from 16.5 to 22 inches. I love this camera and even though it in RAW format, its just as good. I love the shake resistance and the LCD monitor is just wonderful. I co-own a photogrpahy company and need to take pictures of weddings and special occasions so this camera is a great improvement from the old one. These pictures produce beautiful pictures and oh yeah, if anyone has questions or comments or needs a photographer, Our company is J&A; photogprahy and can email us at japhotgraphy1@yahoo.com
SimpleTech is the best across the board, for all types of memory cards. This 1 gigabyte CF card is excellent. I use it for my Olympus C8080 digital camera. At the highest quality setting, this CF card will get me 254 color shots. Not bad. It's dependable, well-built, and has a fairly fast write time.
I initially liked this mouse, but there were some problems that finally caused me to put it away in a drawer and go back to my Logitech wireless wheel mouse.Pros:1. Very comfortable in the hand2. Rechargeable batteries3. Scroll pad is a great idea, but needs some work (see below)4. Good softwareCons:1. The first problem right out of the box is one of the default settings of the software. The default setting for the button just behind the scroll pad is set by default to switch between scrolling up and down to scrolling right and left. It is very easy to accidentally hit this button and change the scrolling to right and left without realizing it. If you're not familiar with this mouse it then seems that scrolling has quit working. Of course, once you figure out what has happened it's no problem.2. The scroll pad is a great idea and very nice to use. However, the "fast scrolling" portions of the scrolling pad are at the front and back of the pad and not separated from it. This makes it easy to accidentally touch these "fast scrooling" areas instead of the "normal" scrolling area. These "fast scrolling" areas should be separated from the "norma;l" scrolling area by some sort of small plastic ridge.3. It frequently seems that the mouse clicks are not transmitted and you have to repeat themIt's too b ad that these proiblems exist, beause this mouse is very nice to use otherwise.
I bought this when it first came out and all-in-all it works well, glad I bought it but maybe for the wrong reason. Within a week the paint was chipping off the cap (9 months later the entire cap is paintless and there isnt much paint left on the body) I'm not all that worried about the cosmetics of it but thought I'd mention it and the reliability is fine, zero problems with it thus far. I bought it to try out the U3 features, glad I tried it, now I know not to get anything else with U3 on it. Everything U3 does can be done BETTER with a freeware download that works on all thumb drives and has MUCH more configuration options, also the U3 is its own partition which adds another un-needed drive letter when you use this in addition to taking up some of the drives storage. As far as the optional U3 software, it's all either WAY overpriced or very poorly written, and anything usefull you can find for the U3 you can find a version that doesn't require U3. I'm glad I bought it to try out U3, now that I know what it is, I know to stay away from it, and for this size at least, the same drive w/o U3 is 1/2 the price
I ordered this when my SD 650 fell into water. I thoiught it was ruined, so I ordered this replacement immediately. Turns out the 650 recovered after drying out (took about 3 days). This 1000 series is just as nice and I like this series of camera very much -- mainly because of the size and also because they have an optical viewfinder built in. I almost bought one with a wide angle lens, but it was over $100 more and it didn't have an optical viewfinder (which is helpful in very bright and very dark conditions. There are cameras with more features, but for a basic camera that is easy to carry, inexpensive, and produces terrific images, this is the one to buy.
First the good points:1. Very affordable2. Comes with every types of skews to fit your TV3. Works as expectedThen the not so good points:1. The actual product received from 47th St photo looks different from the picture shown here.2. The mount was sort of heavy but loose. It doesn't look like a good quality product (this is why it gets 4 stars instead of 5)Last, the project:1. 2 hours doing the measuring and planningThis mount requires two studs 16" apart. If you can find it, that's all you need2. 1 hour doing the actual installationThe mount is heavy, so it's better done with two people. TV is a 42" Panasonic Plasma (about 60lbs). Not a problem at all.
As a programmer, I spend 9 hours each day typing at a computer. Although the ergonomic style of this keyboard is nice and alleviates wrist pain by keeping hands aligned with forearms, the keys stick terribly on this keyboard and there are often several extra characters entered that I must go back and delete, slowing down productivity.
I tested a few shots with and without the 37mm filter. Under scrutiny, I find no affect on sharpness in anyway but it gives a little warmth to your photos. The glass is slightly tinted yellow, so it will add a slight warmness to your photos. I also see slightly more color contrast with the filter on. This may be a good or bad thing depending on how neutral you want your photos to be. Personally, I like it because it's on my portrait lens. I didn't test this shooting into the sun or lights, so I cannot comment on any flares or reflections.
although many reviews say that you should spring for the Intuos2, since it has more room, i don't agree. this little tablet has all the room i need. it has enough features to keep me going for a long time, and it works very well with Mac OS X 10.2's Inkwell, so i can write into any application and it turns it into text for me. the tablet's mouse isn't that great, but i don't see many people buying it for the mouse anyway. still, with a good little pen(with an eraser), a great list of features, and a low price, this is definetly a tablet that even the most amateur computer user would appreciate.
This product was very good. Paid more, but was completely satisfied. Would by it again.Had no problem with my printer using it.
I was excited to have found an inexpensive alternative to expensive RF remotes. After setup it worked great for a couple of months. However the problem of batteries not holding a charge longer than 2 or 3 days started. After getting new batteries and new transmitter the problem continued. I am very frustrated because when it works it works fine, but unfortunately that is only about 20% of the time.
I reserched Sony, JVC, and Canon. I previously owned a JVC DVL-300, and had good experience with that camera, but wanted to move up to the Canon for its superior features and image quality. My decision came down between the Canon ZR70 and the Optura 20. For the extra ... in price between these two, the Optura is definatly worth the extra money. The image stabilization was excellent on the Optura, even when zoomed in. The ZR70 was still shaky and was not that stable, especially on zoom. I've read other reviews complaining about poor low light recording and motor noise (mostly with the ZR series). I have not experienced either of these problems with the Optura. Image quality for video indoors, even with low light, was great. The super night mode does look like a choppy web cam movie, BUT, even though the video is slow in Super Night mode, the COLOR quality was good... even with NO light. I prefer the color night video rather than the green Sony night video. It makes your video look more like home video instead of making your family look like an amateur military unit. I also like the 16x optical zoom (Sony only goes up to 10x optical, even on their best camcorder). Digital photos with the Optura are excellent (for 4x6 prints). But I never expext my camcorder to replace my digital camera (a Canon S330 - which is fantastic). But with the Optura, those few still photos I decide to snap with the camcorder are great (The ZR70 is not as good... another reason the Optura is worth the extra money). Battery life is excellent with the standard battery. My only complaint would be that the batter must be attached to the camera and plugged in to be charged. I wish they had a seperate charger for the battery, so as not to pull out the whole camera when it needs to be charged.I've owned various Canon products and have always been impressed with their quality. The Optura is no exception. I would definatly recommend this camera to anyone who is concerned with capturing quality video for everyday indoor/outdoor recording. For those concerned with night or VERY low light recording, I would suggest investing in one of the optional light accessories.
Have only used the switch for about a week so far but works great for those situations when you need an extra port but only have one. I do trouble shooting on customers networks and most of the time they don't have a free port or power near by, with this you don't need an external power source as long as you have a USB port. Take note though that the USB adapter is a special proprietary jack so if you loose it your out of luck. Also no external power adapter such as a wall wort.
Cable works great and is of good build quality. Would recommend to anyone who need to convert from rca to quarter inch! Great for home audio and recording situations!
I bought a net gear router a few years ago. It took me and my roomate, who are both fairly computer literate, multiple calls to the Indian technicians to configure this router. I just pulled it out of storage and have run into the same problems. If I want to spend all day learning how this piece of crap works I probably could make it go. I tried calling tech support to get pointed in the right direction and have found out my 90 day warranty is up and I am on my own unless I want to spend another $70. I have dealt with other routers and never ran into as many problems as I have with netgear. If I am going to spend another $70 it won't be with netgear.NETGEAR BLOWS!
Handsome portable and compact. Once you figure out how to navigate and all the options it's a pretty easy camera to use. I have taken some great videos and pictures already. I would say great for the novice and more advanced users as well.
I purchased this tv two weeks ago. The picture and sound are great for the price, but I do have two concerns:1. It takes over a minute for the tv to turn on. Is this normal?2. Twice the picture blacked out as if the tv shut off, but the power light was still on. I had to shut the tv off and turn it back on to restore the picture. I'll be placing a call to tech support on this one. Stay tuned.
I got this filter with my new lense and it fit my new 50MM F1.8 Canon lense perfectly. What more could anyone ask for?
I've tried many different types of earphones and headphones but keep coming back to these. Not only are they incredibly affordable, but they also sound great. I have small ears - the Apple earphones hurt the inside of my hear - so I've tried a bunch of different ones. Some are too big, some are flimsy and you have to keep readjusting. But these headphones are perfect. I would recommend for anyone with small ears. :)
This thing is awesome. Works well and is easy to pack along. I recommend it.
This was a rockin' TV for the price just a few months ago, but with true HDTV plasma and LCD sets now available at the price point, it's harder to make a case for it. Don't forget that you'll have to replace the $250 bulb in this set every couple of years and that it is about a foot thick.I'm personally very happy with the picture and it made more sense from a price standpoint when I purchased it. However, if you look here, you'll see bigger 46-inch Samsung DLPs for the same price (if your room will support that) and even the 50-inchers are only about $150 more; that is 150 well-spent dollars.
This works well as long as you're not in town where there are a lot of radio station. I did get some static depending on where I'm driving. There are two things I don't like about it. The first one is that when I plugged the transmitter into my cigarette lighter, it's hard to see the number of the station. I wish that part is adjustable or something so you can turn it to where you can read the station. The second thing I don't like is that it's hard to plug it into my cigarette lighter (I have an MDX). Overall, it charges my iPod well and is compact.
These headphones are perfect for running or working-out as they stay on really well. They are a bit fregile though and I'm already on my 2nd set as I broke the first one while working out.
Great price...I've had no problems at all. This one is a no brainer.
I've used these and Canon 12x36 binocularsThe Canons are lighter, easier to use and stabilise against hand shake very well- you will never use non-stabilised binoculars after trying them.The Fujinons have better optics- in particular there is very little chromatic aberration. (Look at a sharp edge or telegraph/power wire and see if it has purple fringing). This doesn't seem to bother most people but bugs the heck out of me. Also the Fujinons stabilise against much greater movement so you can use them in a boat or car. If you have a helicopter you may need the larger Fujinons with 5 degrees stabilisation vs 3 for these and 0.8 for the Canons
I am actually quite apalled with this product. After buying it a year ago because it was pretty cheap, No more than 4 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE, I purchased a Silent Hill game, and the graphics card was NOT compatible. I thought to myself, "fine..maybe it's just this one game", But the more games I would purchase, the more those games wouldn't work...I've also found out that the geforce mx 4 SERIES is basically *similiar* to geforce 2! Geforce 3 is actually higher and way more compatible with 3d games--which makes NO sense!!! You'd think geforce 4 (since it's supposed to be an upgrade from geforce 3) would be better..Not in this case.I'm being honest here, some games work.. But if you're looking for the newer, exciting 3D games..(For instance, Silent Hill games, Godfather, etc..) this card isn't for you.If you want to have some great smooth gameplay & gorgeous graphics--save up and buy a graphics card that is WORTH it. Because in my opinion, this one certainly isn't.
i bought this before i started gaming it starts with a sucky video card like only 1 mb and an ok 128 mb of ram but if your looking for a good gaming computer, that you dont want to upgrade then this is not your computer. I have upgraded it but it is hard to find a good video card for this computer because it has pci slots and most have agp but if your looking for a good coputer for work then this is it all-in-all its ok.
Please do not buy this item.I bought one. It is broken right away (after two week; pass the store exchange time). I have called the technique service in India. I spent 2 times 3 hours with them try to figure out what was the problem. Even they figure out the machine is broken; they will not exchange my machine. They said the machine warranty is expired for 1 year warranty. The fact is that my machine is less than one year (made October 2003). I sill have the bad machine and I do not know what to with it. I have to buy another one from other manufactory.
These are great. I tried several other premium buds, these are the best. The v-moda has good bass also but these are great all around...
Have used Lenmar products before and found them to be reliable and a good value, not the cheapest but the best value because of the quality.
Our Panasonic phones are getting old, but not ready to be replaced yet. These batteries solved the problem that we were having with the old batteries. They would not hold a charge. But now right out of the box, these batteries make our phones like new.
I bought the Tasco Essentials 8x21 for spotting hits on targets. The compact size allows for a convenient carry. Also comes with a nice carrying case that is belt mounted. These puppies work great. Light, easy to use. They work. I paid the equivalent to lunch money for my pair. I couldn't be more happy. Has a Limited Lifetime Wrranty. Come On!
This camera really is worth it. It is light, attractive, and easy to use for beginners like me. Within a few minutes I had everything set up and was already taking pictures. The pictures are great quality, and it was simple to upload them to the computer. However, within an hour the camera wouldn't turn on anymore, and it was strange because I wasn't using it for that full hour, rather on and off. I called up Samsung and they said that I needed a new battery, which is absurd because it only lasted an hour! This is definitely ridiculous, so now I need to look into buying a rechargeable battery. All in all, you should really take into consideration purchasing this product, but beware because it's a power sucker.
I purchased this binocular replacing another brand I've used several years while sailing. But now, as I became older, and I practice hunting at night, only with moonlight, I needed something better, more efficient. And now, after testing it in my last hunting trip, I'm delighted with the Steiner.
I've had this product for three weeks now and I'm extremely satisfied. The mp3 sound is absolutely incredible! It?s very durable. The leather case belt clip and overall design makes it a snap to operate while exercising. The Jetshell software that you use to export mp3s from a computer is easy to install and use. I?m not much of a gadget person, but I wanted something to make my exercising more enjoyable (tired of hearing radio station commercials).The only negative was the earphones. They sound nice, but the earplug design is not appropriate for active use as they kept falling out. I had to buy the ?sport? head strap kind. I know it?s a bit pricey, but you'll find that it's well worth it.
I love this product and it is really reliable.High performance and great deal
I bought this piece of .... from a retail store. I saw this it this afternoon and then I thought it wasn't a great purchase. So I came back home and researched it on the internet and found that for $.., it was a great price at the store. I went back to the store and bought it immediately. Guess what? As soon as I came home, I took couple of snapshots. Installed the software on my computer and uploaded the images. Yikes! All my images are so perfectly plain!!!! I coulnd't understand what was goin' on. So then I noticed that something was loose inside the binocular. I shook it and it did make some noise , as if something has fallen off inside. Guess what? Its the camera lens (not the binaculars lenses) in the front middle. That plastic junk (3 pieces of it) has fallen off inside. Its not even set properly. If you try to push it inside from the front, it will come off (falling inside), and thats the end of it. You can never put them in place and will never remain intact. And about a little water and stuff into the binocular, thats it. End of story. However I tried opening it and putting it back in place. But no hope. I'm really so frustrated that a company like Meade would sell some worthless junk like this. I had great hopes on this company and it is really dissappointing.
I purchased a copy of the Alaska version of these maps about 2001 or so, I have used then continually ever since. I wanted a library of USGS topo maps for the state. In particular the 63,360 maps.I had grown tired of buying new maps from the USGS map store every year. That is exactly what I got, plus all of the other USGS topo maps for the state.While it is a bit clunky, you can stitch the maps together for custom coverage of areas located on two or more maps. I print all of my maps on 13x19 sometimes changing the scale to suit me. I have tried several other mainstream topo map products [Garmin, NatGeo, Delorme, etc.] and still prefer my iGage All Topo Alaska set.They do not have all the bells and whistles that some do. But, I was not looking for those and am still not.EDIT:I am retiring sand moving to Hawaii this summer. I just sold the set locally here in Alaska for $75.$25 is not a bad cost for 12 years of use.Note that I only used the original discs to burn copies for everyday use. The original discs were in pristine condition.
It is obvious that I did not know what I bought ... I wanted a case for my notebook but a hard one ... I knew later that "slip case" is the soft one ... so it is not a bad product, it is just that I was looking for something else ...
Conducted a several-weeks-long research about iPod dockers available (Bose, Altec Lansing InMotion 7, the big Apple Stereo).The Harman Kardon won for having the best sound by far.First: superb sound -- richer, deeper and clearer than the Bose (by a lot)In particular, the depth of the sound and its mid frequency clarity is far ahead of the Bose. The Bose has a tiny edge in Bass, but i could live with that.Second: its flexible -- Unlike the Bose, this one can be used for all devices since it comes with a std. 3.5mm stereo jack.Third: This thing came loaded with accessories (i bought it ex-singapore,s so accessory levels may differ).Mine came with 2 different wall plug wires (singapore plug and EU plug), 8 plastic thingies to to fit the ipod to the device and 2 rubber casings for ipods of different sizes (standard, mini and nano!)It also came with a 3.5mm wire and a USB unlike cable!Only downside: Its a bit bigger than the Bose, but significantly smaller than the Altec Lansing In Motion 7 and the iPod Stereo.By far the best in the current lot.
This mouse is great for laptop use on the go. It comes with me everyday on the train and on buses on my way to work, and still works with no problems after a couple of drops and banging into things. My only complaint is the dimensions on this page are way off. The mouse is very small, for my hands I basically use it with 2 fingers, but it works great!
Grundig has also done it again! I needed a small AM/FM/SW radio for travel and have compared several portable receivers including the Kaito KA11, the Grundig G6 Aviator, the Sangean ATS-606AP, the Kaito KA1101, the Kaito KA1102, the Eaton E100/Grundig G100, etc. I am still not done with all my evaluations, but I definitely think that the Grundig YB-550PE is a great, reasonable small and inexpensive and yet a very excellent receiver! I am extremely impressed right out of the box how well it performs even for quite weak signals and with the antenna on SW not even extended very much.PROS:1) Comes with a fine, well made velcro-sealed case with a carrying handle, earbuds, a support stand that can be permanently attached to the radio and a very readable manual. It is a vertically oriented radio unlike most portables which are oriented to be used horizontally.2) Excellent weak signal reception on ALL bands. It really performs very well!3) It has a tone switch (Music/news) as well as a two position Local/DX switch (RF gain attenuator), external antenna jack, earphone jack, charger/adaptor jack, etc.4) Lock switch and backlight (controlled by a nice switch at the top of the unit).6) Numerous tuning methods available including a fine tuning scroll wheel, a great feature that is shared by the Eton E100 or the Grundig G100 (with an actual tuning knob instead that extends slightly outside the main body of the radio).7) Very high quality and very readable display with numerous icons for battery life (while off) and signal strength meter (while on) and that works extremely well, Mono/stereo settings, sleep setting, clock displayed simultaneously with the station frequency, etc.8) Long battery life using 3 AA batteries9) 200 memory preset locations that are very easy to both set as well as scan10) It has a nice and easy to use reset button located inside the battery compartment11) It has an internal group of setting for storing key performance features such as 9/10 kHz steps for international travel, optimization of power for Alkaline or rechargeable batteries, 12/24 hour world clock time, system wide settings information, etc.12) Very nice size speaker with good sound quality and little distortion13) Very good quality and very easy to maneuver FM/SW antenna that is side mounted that also swivels very nicely and that also is very easy to quickly extend.CONS: These are all very small and of no great significance whatsoever!1) It doesn't recharge the batteries internally2) It is quite thick in comparison to other portables (~ 1.375 inches) and is a little big for my own hand.3) Band scanning is muted and it only stops at the strongest stations4) The tone switch is not as effective as on some other portables5) It doesn't come with an AC/DC adaptor charger unit, but one is available for purchase at least.
Agood price on name brand new products.Shipped fast and at a reasonable price.If still available when I need more, I will buy from here again.
What a great product!! I have full bars on my network wherever I go in the house. Easy fast installation and very colorful LEDSmake it fun to run!!!!
I bought this amazing little machine to replace an aging Dell P3 (L400) machine w/256 Megs running XP. This machine - the tx1120us, is a little thicker, a bit heavier, and Vista makes it a little slower... but it has 2 Gigs fast ram, 2 gigs fast power boost, fast X2 processor, and a big HD, touchscreen, fingerprint, video cam, speakers, microphone, wifi and a broad range of special switches and controls. - This machine IS saddled with VISTA - while Vista is a beautiful operating system... I'll be polite and say no more. The machine itself is a wonder - the speech recognition software works remarkably well - no need for Dragonspeak - though it took the system a little while to get used to me. The same goes for the handwriting recognition. It was infuriating at first, but with persistence it has become remarkably capable - the system definitely has a learning curve. There is an easy way to align the pen with the touch screen, when it isn't aligned it is crazy making - as you can see in other feedback listings. I found the best way to really align the pen is to use a USB mouse to click on the targets. They've made the touchscreen so tough it leaves a bit to be desired. The weakest part of this machine is the graphics card. It is nVidia GeForce GO 6150 - which on the surface of it I would think is pretty respectable - but the system index rating of the video card drives this machine down to a 3.0, while everything else about it makes it a 4.8/4.7/5.3 which is very respectable! I have loaded this machine up with great software, - I'm an engineer and am using it for everything from really high end 3D graphics software, to GPS Navigator (MS Streets & Trips), to just watching movies and it is all I carry with me now. It took about a month to make the transition, and I came close to chucking it... (because of Vista - NOT the PC!) but I'd be hard pressed to go back. The battery - I bought mine with a high capacity battery - it has never run out on me - judging from what I've seen I think it's probably good for 3.5 to 4 hours.) When you rotate the screen and fold it down as a tablet PC there is a GREAT little switch which rotates the view... you can have the view oriented any which way. It is a wonderful, versatile little machine. Exceptionally well thought out, and almost as well executed.
This is my first digital camera and I am in Love with it! Its so amazing and the size is small enough to carry around anywhere. It takes great pictures with a lot of detail in the photo. You will enjoy the Large LCD display, you can see everything so clear and close up to capture every single memory/ moment. Putting games on this camera was creative, i've never seen that before. I like the games it gives me something to do when i'm bored or just feel like being entertained. I must mention the games have clear, well defined, and detailed graphics. My sister is jealous of my camera and wants to take it everywhere she goes even though she has a digital camera of her own (not as cool as mine). I just recieved my camera today and played with it whenever I could get my hands on it thoughout the day. The price is worth every penny spent. I'm not the expert at technology/ photography, so I can't explained to you anything about resolution, brightness and anything in that sense. But all I know is that if your looking for a nice sized camera, that takes excellent pictures and is easy to use, this would be your best bet.
I wanted to take advantage of the video capability on the Canon SD800IS digital camera and required a large memory card. Given the way memory requirements increase over time I opted for the largest available. I also wanted a fast memory write speed. The Transcend 8Gb SDHC Class 6 card was the best value available.So far this card has worked flawlessly.
I needed a stand where I can put a small LCD TV on and be able to store things under the stand. This works. Thought price was a little high but couldn't find anything else that I thought could work. I'm happy with the overall product.
I am very satify with the performance of this camcoder...it has a really good picture quality... and very easy to use.
I've tried many RF IR blasters and this one is the first to work as advertised. Button response is quick and works every time. I use the remote in a dining room about 30' from the closet where the blasters are with no problem. As far as mega remotes go this one is pretty straight forward. Very good product.
Delivery of the DirecTV Multisatellite Dish was better than expected. Being that other online stores, even the big electronics stores didn't carry the item, or had none in stock was even more surprising. I even recieved the dish earlier than my predicted delivery date. The price was very competitive as well.
I bought this by mail order rather than the 5546 model on the basis that it had a larger top compartment which would fit "a light jacket, lunch or other stuff". Don't believe a word of it. Although the bottom compartment is fine and the pack has some cool features, once you squash in a lightweight parka there's not much room for anything else.If you need a backpack for an all day trip or travel, the Lowepro Rover AW series would be a better choice, even with the strangely excessive waist straps. In the Rover's top compartment you can easliy fit a parka, lunch, thermos, sun block, cell phone, film, maps etc with room to spare. Any extras can go on the outside secured by the bungee straps and protected by the AW cover when raining.The reason for buying these sorts of packs is threefold - to protect your photo equipment, to carry other gear that you might need on a short tramp or trip and to be comfortable doing so.I like Tamrac gear, but sorry, this is not up to its larger tag. If this 5547 model had more room up top for other gear (gussets or another front pouch?) it would get 4 or 5 stars. It is fine if you know its limitations and want small or if you want very small go for the 5546 model.
I got this book to learn more about network security. This book is the &quot;starting&quot; HOW-TO to network/internet security. It's nice to have some background with networks &amp; tcp/ip before reading this but I think most people with some computer background will get the picture.. I would say READ IT to anyone that want's basic network security understanding and wants something to give them the path!!
We recently purchased this portable dvd player to take on a car trip from Michigan to Florida for our 2 1/2 year old daughter. It is very nice quality and the picture looks better than our tv at home! This was a life saver for the 22 hour drive there and back!The buttons and user instructions were very simple - our 2 1/2 year old daughter knew how to operate it after a couple hours.I highly recommend this product.
This thing really lives up to all they claim.It is extremely accurate and extremely sensitive.It is USB so it auto installs just restart with it plugged in and then give it a minute to self install.You will be glad to know that windows has the ability to turn down the sensitivity. For windows XP SP 2 click on start. Then go to settings and click on control panel. Click on printers and other hardware then mouse. Click on pointer options and then you can turn it down, you will want to.It has some sort of plastic on the bottom that makes it glide on wood or a mouse pad. I haven't tested the others.The mouse is a bit small, so a womans hands would be best with it or someone with "pleasently plump" hands. It may be average since my hands are fairly big, but still I have never actually complained that hte mouse is too small.I may get around to putting a picture of it up. It is sad that a company wouldn't bother putting a picture of the mouse on Amazon, the other retailers, or google or yahoo. I was expecting some ghetto mouse that wouldn't last through the mail.
The Ipod shuffle is very chic. Its small, easily portable, and clips to clothing. The 1 gb version has plenty of storage for your songs. I mean honestly, how many songs can you listen to at any given time? I bought thisipod for my GF, but less than 3 weeks later, it died. It wouldn't turn on despite trying all the steps outlined in the troubleshooting FAQ on their website. Thankfully they have great service, and immedietly shipped a brand new ipod shuffle to my GF, after which she sent the old one back to them, free of charge.
This amp plays crisp and clear, but i was a little disappointed in the power. I should have known better 50wpc. Still sounds great. I'll just turn it up a litle higher.
I wanted an mp3 player for working out and running. I am one of those guys who reads everything they can about something before buying one. What I read about mp3 players was a bit worrisome: countless reports that mp3 players break or have minor problems. So I picked up a Memorex Biomorph (I liked the size and features) along with an extended warranty beyond the 3 month product warranty, and sure enough, with light use, the product died with lots of strange nonsense on the lcd screen after 4 months. (I "reset" the device per technical support troubleshooting, but it didn't help.) I went through the hassle of returning it and getting reimbursed, minus the 40 dollar extended warranty cost. And I set out to read all the reviews I could before buying another mp3 player. I read the most positive reviews and least complaints with the Creative MUVO series.My requirements: Driverless flash drive [I use it to transfer files between my laptop and desktop, and I want the convenience of being able to plug it into any of my friends' computers, Mac or PC, and share files/music], arm band for working out, FM radio, small and light [so a AAA battery model, not AA], and 1 year warranty (this is no longer negotiable). Microphone recording a plus, but not a requirement.The Muvo series fit the bill. I wanted a flash memory player, not a small harddrive, because for me it's mainly a workout device, not a home for all my music. I came close to buying the Muvo Slim, because I loved the idea of a lithium ion battery charging by USB, and I think it looks very cool, but the leather cover has no place for a belt clip, and it lacks an arm band entirely, and so I went for the Muvo N200 ("micro").So far the unit has really impressed me. The Memorex came with a bulky, cheap nylon arm strap that was the size of a belt, and even on its smallest setting, was huge. The Muvo Micro, by contrast, has an excellent arm strap, suitable for a variety of sizes, made from a nice smoky-grey slightly stretchy material. It has a well-sewn extra place to secure the Muvo, too, which they could have skipped, since you could attach the Muvo anywhere, so it is a nice touch. The Memorex used a very cheap thin faux-leather case for the Biomorph, while the Muvo really surprised me by having a case that is not merely a cover to prevent scratches, but is a thick frost-white rubber sleeve that the Muvo slips into. It's pretty cool: clearly if you drop it, and it lands on one of the three corners protected by the sleeve, it will be well protected (it might even bounce). In addition, unlike a vinyl cover, this leaves all of the buttons easily accessible: i.e. it's not like a ski mask with holes for the buttons (this was a pain on the Memorex, as the vinyl kept slipping over the buttons). The buttons are well laid out, too. Even after four months, I always had to think for a second or two to remember which buttons were for what on the Memorex. The Muvo makes more sense. For example, the volume up and down buttons are by themselves (not next to other buttons), and they border the lcd screen. The volume up botton is on the side where the bar increases with the volume, and the volume down button is on the side where the bar begins: so it's easy to make second nature. The play/pause button is also by itself somewhere else, so you don't accidentally hit that. Overall, a very good layout.The lcd screen is small, but it's sharp, and you can adjust the brightness, contrast, etc. As others have said, there is an audible buzz on the headphones while the backlight is on, but that lasts about two seconds, and it doesn't bother me.The menus make a lot of sense. One very nice feature is the ability to make the screen appear upside/down. This way YOU can choose how you want to wear the player while working out, and then if the screen appears upside down, just flip it. It's those little things that I was happy Creative thought of.Another thing: I was quite surprised that the Memorex didn't get very loud. I usually had the volume on maximum. The Muvo, by contrast, is much louder, so I can have control of the volume back, keeping it around 2/3rds, and then adjusting depending on mood, surrounding noise, etc.The earbuds which came with the Memorex were painful and were garbage, but the Creative earbuds are actually pretty good. I did have problems keeping the right earbud in my ear while running, so I'll probably go back to my pair of padded over-the-ear headphones which I prefer. But I was still pleased with the quality of the Creative earbuds: e.g. they don't hurt.The USB 2.0 cable that comes with the Muvo is a small-standard USB cable, which means that it's the same cable my digital camera uses, as well as many other devices. This means you can replace it at any store should you lose it and, more practically, it means I can just share the cable I use for the digital camera, thus cutting down on clutter.I haven't tried some of the advanced features, such as on-the-fly recording of any analog source through the input cable. I also plan on trying some rechargeable batteries. When I do, I'll revise the review.One final recommendation: I do recommend you consider the size of an mp3 player before buying one for working out. I saw a picture of a Sandisk I was considering, and it looked small, but when I saw it in person, it was huge compared to the Micro.
Works great.Knowing how to use it and what you can expect is very important.For a great article about using the Terk, look for the "Passive Loop Antenna" article by Kevin Shanilec at am-dx.com.
RECEIVED TV VERY QUICKLY, WORKS LIKE A DREAM ,VERY GOOD PICTURE, LOOKS GREAT ON THE WALL
Good: Lightweight, compact, good design, clear sound, plastic ear budsBad: wire weight pulls down and tends to pull one of the headphones out.Ugly: -Sound: Bass isn't all that (the speakers are teeny) but you get clear sound and they can get loud. They do a decent job of blocking out noise around you. Good buy!
Received my XTi last week. I'm just learning to use this camera and using it in the auto mode only for now. The lens that everyone said was garbage is good for a beginner like me. The picture quality is much better than my old Olympus Point and Shoot (16 years old!). I plan to purchase an additional lens for sports shots soon. I know I will enjoy this camera for years to come. It's easy to operate in the auto mode, yet has many advanced features as well for someone more experienced. Love the large LCD screen. I researched for months before making a camera purchase. For my budget range, this one had all the rave reviews. I love it!Great customer service from Amazon, free shipping, and I got a free Canon Printer! Ordered product on Sunday before President's Day. Received my camera by Wednesday. Amazon overcharged me by $[...]. I called and the rep credited my card with no problems. I was hesitant about making such an expensive purchase on the internet, but the transaction was perfect. I plan to order more photography accessories from Amazon.
I'm getting into 35mm semi-pro photography for my growing family. I'm using an A2 (take note: A2 is a better product than the A2e, google it) with a Canon 28-200 EF US lens (some don't like it, but it's versatile), which means that the camera is very front heavy, and awkward to shoot vert pics.What I love about this grip:1) Easy to install2) Finish is great - quality matches the body perfectly3) Has the selector dial & EF lock switch as well as the shutter button4) Is threaded for a tripod5) Balances the camera out perfectly - this aspect could not have been designed betterNote - this is a bit of an investment, but great deals can be had on other certain auction sites (got mine NOS for $20 with shipping). Search for a good deal and you will not be disappointed!
I bought this item last week and I am pleased with the performance of this item. It charges quick and of light weight
I'm now on my 3rd unit. The first was a raincheck substitution at Best Buy (amazing isn't it). That one skipped and distorted all of the songs that I put on it. Then it finally ceased to work at all. It played back popping and static. The second unit was playing fine and then suddenly started to pop and play static like the other unit did. I tried everything to get it to work but no luck. I updated the firmware and the Rio Audio Manager Software and that ended up being a waste of time. I'm crossing my fingers on the third one. A note of advice: Don't shop at best buy I you intend to return something. They have even worse service than Diamond/S3/SonicBlue and the morons back in computers have no idea what they're talking about. If you want an MP3 player, go for the Compaq, or the Creative Nomad. Diamond went from a company that makes quality players to an enormous superpower that can't get anything done.
The unit is defective and will not power off. There is no on/off switch and the manual states that the unit will shut itself off after 5 seconds of inactivity. Never happened. Batteries were dead in a few days.There is no policy to return it for a replacement so we are sending it back for a refund.
The film scanner on this thing is fantastic. You just feed in your strip of negs and within seconds it gives thumbnails of the entire strip. I do both black and white and color and it gives perfect renditions each time. My experience has been poor with film scanners until now.The software is very user friendly plus it comes bundled with Epson's photo imaging software instead of that crappy adobe photoshop most vendors throw in.Dan Wilson
I have a really good 40" CRT TV. When the time comes for me to buy a new TV, all that will be available is these flat screen TV's and I will have to buy a whole new piece of furniture to put it in, since I don't want my TV up on the wall, and these new TV's are too wide to fit into standard-sized entertainment centers or armoires. I really don't like these flat screen TV's and I don't care for the designs of the furniture now being manufactured to house them. If some customers prefer cathode ray tube televisions, then why are they being almost completely phased out? It seems there is still a market for them. In addition, why should I have to incur the expensive of buying new furniture just to accomodate a new TV? Seems kind of ridiculous to me.
Once I started using the PocketPC, I sold my Palm. This PocketPC is so much easier to enter information into. The Transcriber allows you to write anywhere on the screen, in your own handwriting, and it transcribes it into text. You are no longer limited to entering info, one letter at the time.
I have enjoyed watching my grandson with good color. However, the picture I send I have been unable to get the color in a good transmission. Will keep trying. Picture quality good.
This camera is very good for the novice photographer like myself. When I opened the camera at first I didn't know how to take a picture. This camera has little to no learing curve. I was taking great pictures within hours. Great Bang for your buck. I recommend this camera to anyone who wants to learn digital photography.
FACTSWhen the ink jets are not clogged in works great.I spend more money on head cleanings that I do prints.Buy a few extra maintence tanks, you'll need them.Eight of the the big cartrages will cost you only 800 dollers !The printer cloggs overnight so If you dont print every day you will have to clean the heads at least five times. and as you know cleaning uses lots of ink.For conveince just send Epson the # to your bank account.
I bought this because it did not look like cheap plastic. I was worry of beig too big/ too small. But it works well. It is like a base to put your laptop. I write this because it serves as a firm base so you don't want your laptop flat on any surface (water, heating, etc), and also because it works with TWO fans (one takes out and another in to bring cool), and the metal (absorbs heat) is science. I bought at BJ wholesales but I see here cost less. I paid 29.99 sealed and new. If you can get cheaper go for it.
This filter works great for protecting your lenses. I purchased 3, and put one on each of my lenses!
If you're wondering if you should get this for your Pearl 8130 I can attest that it works flawlessly. Have no fear, this is a great buy!
The Sanus mounts were exactly what I needed and worked perfectly. They were easy to install and they look great. The only confusing part was trying to figure out which way you needed to mount your speakers, since it comes with many conversion kits for different speakers. I would highly recommend this product.
I would have to say the best part about this camera is how it looks. The whole camera just gives off a very... sleek look.Image quality isn't the best out there, but it's a $200, 2.0 MP digital camera that's smaller than most cell phones out there. Keeping all that in mind, I'd say that the quality is excellent for what it's designed for(point-and-shoot).Haven't been able to really test the battery life, but been playing with it for a while and it's still going strong.One thing that irks me though. The camera slide is a bit wobbly. Like a previous reviewer said, one is able to rock the slide back and forth, and it makes it feel a bit flimsy. Also there are times when I try to close the slide gently, and it does not close all the way. Small design issues, but nothing too big.Overall, nice point-and-shoot camera in a very sleek pacakge.
I found it to be rather higher than I thought, however it does station my PC more securely. It is well made and light weight which is a plus. Would reccomend it for a specific purpose.
I PURCHASED A SET OF THESE TO ADD TO GET MORE SOUND OUT OF MY ALREADY ROCKIN BOAT. INSTALLED THES BELOW MY BIMINI TOP WITH A JBL 6002 MARINE AMP AND I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW GREAT MY BOAT SOUNDS NOW. WISH I HAD PURCHASED THESE BEFORE I BOUGHT ALL OF THE OTHER SPEAKERS ALREADY ON MY BOAT, I WOULD NOT HAVE NEEDED THEM. YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED WITH THESE AT ALL.FOR THE MONEY THESE SOUND BETTER THAN SPEAKERS TWICE THIER PRICE.
I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend...he loves it! The sound quality is excellent for this price point. I wouldn't expect it to fill a huge space, but it does a nice job in an average size living room. Another nice feature to this sound dock is the tuner...a great little bonus. He's actually thinking of buying a second one for his office.
I'm not sure why there're the one star reviews for this product! I upgraded from generic hdmi cables to a couple pairs of these puppies and even my fiance can tell the difference; sort of a big deal cause she's not at all into a/v. I'm guessing the negative reviewers were mad because they got the cables at a big box and now feel ripped off after seeing the Amazon price. Don't blame em' if that's the case.Pros: Way better conduction on these cables vs. lesser skus means truer picture. 4 ft. is perfect length for my setup; I hate excess cord hanging out behind my setup. Pretty darn good value considering the qualityCons: n/a
thios cable arrived faster than i expected i loved that and also it works just as if it was the original
I bought 3 of these at like 10% of the store cost. Work just fine. Brilliant HD picture.
I had absolutely no issues with installing and using this switch. After some research into reliability and speed issues, this seemed like the best buy. So far, I'm quite pleased
Like many, I'm just an amateur photographer. If you are using the standard 18-55mm lens that accompanies the Canon EOS Digital Rebel kit, you've probably discovered how slow the lens is. With a f/3.5-5.6 aperture, the lens is better suited for outdoor photos where natural lighting is available. With indoor photos, I've found myself using the built-in flash repeatedly, thus drowning out a lot of the natural color. This was particularly true with photographs of people. Thus, I sought out a high quality lens, high speed lens -- this is definitely one you'll want in your lens collection. The 50mm size best simulates a person's visual perspective, so it tends to avoid the type of distortion apparent in wide angle photos. The distortion is rather minor, but more pronounced when you use 28mm or wider. If you are accustomed to using a wide angle lens, you need to be forewarned that your perspective appears extremely narrow when using a 50mm lens. Be sure to take a look at a 50mm lens in person and make sure that you are okay with it. Overall, Canon quality is unsurpassed and my photos come out clear and much brighter as a result of the lens' speed. I've tested other brands and occasionally, you face incompatibility problems. Often, you end up wishing that you didn't buy an off brand anyway, so I've learned to avoid long term regrets about why I didn't buy a dedicated Canon product. Life is too short -- save up your money and buy top quality equipment. You won't waste time second-guessing your decisions!
Unbelivable sounds,feels like your in a movie theater,great base,surround sound gets you right into the movie,easy hook up.ONLY down side for me was that I have A 1996 TV w/o jacks Had to buy A R/F box (...). Over all Great system 4****
I researched HDTVs for a long time before choosing this one. I saw it at Best Buy but bought it on Amazon because the price was substantially cheaper.The TV is utterly spectacular!! The picture is awesome, much sharper than I expected, even from broadcast analog and digital channels (I don't have cable hooked up yet). DVDs look great even without a new upconverting player.The only drawback was waiting ten days for delivery. The package arrived at the local shipping center within days, but because Eagle only delivers between 9AM and 1PM, I had to wait for my next day off from work to receive the TV. Painful, but worth it for this excellent TV!!
Had the unit 2 months before one port died. three months later the unit started producing power irregularities which meant the computer kept rejecting the ports. Two strikes but I'm out. Have to buy another unit. No more D-Link for me. I've had other gear from this company and find that they don't build stuff for the long-haul.
I would have rated this receiver as excellent but for one glaring short coming, only one HDMI port. This receiver does a wonderful job with my home entertainment equipment. It is very easy to set up and a person like me with basic knowledge of assembling a home entertainment system had no problem with this receiver. Only if Panasonic would had the vision to add at least to HDMI inputs this receiver would be hard to beat for the money.
The order was for a female USB to male ps-2. Simple. Not. I got the total opposite. All that was needed was for the order to be corrected. All that would have made me happy would have been that the correct part was going to be sent. Well bought the adapter someplace else. No problems.
My husband and I have been irritated for such a long time by the ever changing volume levels while watching TV. I can't believe we waited so long to buy this easy to install and use this amazing device.We've only had it a few days and I've noticed that the volume is no longer an irritation like it was before. Each time a 'known irritating commercial' comes on I ask my husband, Is that one of those loud, obnoxious commercials?An additional bonus: This device, because its hooked up to our TV (of course), keeps the volume nice and level when we use the XBOX 360 for all those loud games like Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty and our Kinect gamesSo simple, a very small price to pay and the exceeded my expectations result. We have two additional televisions and as soon as I'm finished posting this review, I'm buying one more. One at a time.
My first kensington worked well for several years, but finally stopped working right. This model works very well. The buttons are big and don't get pushed accidently. It is stable (doesn't move around). Once you get used to a roller ball, you won't want anything else! It is well ergonomically designed.
Okay so it may not be the fastest (2.5Ghz) but given the urgency I had then to get a new computer, I settled for the 2GHZ and not the 2.5 which I have to wait about 3 weeks more for it. After spending 4 years with a 500Mhz G4, upgrading to a dual 2.0GHZ is a MAJOR step forward for me. You start to notice the subtle differences in performance immediately. iTunes rip way faster, iMovie is simply a joy to use now versus the snail crawl I lived with previously... Photoshop filters zzpped through... and all of this amazing Herculean tasks are done with a barely audible whisper from the fans cooling the processors within.I had mine customed configured by Apple- internal bluetooth, 128MB graphics card, 2.00 GB RAM... and a 23" cinema display. The only thing I got different was the Phillipe S+arck mouse from MS. i think it looks cooler than the white button mouse and more in sync with the whole aluminium silver look. Now I wish they would make the keyboards ala the PowerBooks- glow in the dark.
Arrived early and in perfect shape. Used for transferring library programs to DVD for long-term storage, using my home computer.
The Free Talk indicates when the other party has wandered out of range. Great feature when trying to keep up with your teenager at the mall. And I like the programmable options -- makes it much more vesitile than others
A 77mm adapter was not one of the ring flash adapters included with the Sigma macro ring flash, which I am using with a Canon. Now I can't use the original lens cap included with the lens when the flash is attached. Can anyone suggest a lens cap that will fit the adapter/Sigma macro flash? The adapter itself seems stable and high quality. I haven't noticed any rotation yet but it appears that this design would permit undesired rotation over time and with force.Feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!Sigma EM-140 DG Macro Ring Flash for Canon SLR Cameras
I purchased this to replace the thirty year old one that finally failed. It does all I want it to do.
My friend and I spent an hour trying to compare this card with DLink and SMC wireless PC card, and we both felt this card is the best. The driver is newer (no installation problem like DLink), the make quality is good and the thing I like the most is it has two LEDs (display link status and activity) compare with others. The link quality is very good - just as adveritsed.I recommend it.
The cable is flexible and loger than most. I have used it for quite a while; transferred it about numerous times and never had any trouble with it
this product delivers everything it promises ..... had network up and running in 15 minutes...delivers signals throughout house including basement, second floor, and outside deck.
I ordered this item with trepidation after reading the reviews that said that the item was never in stock. I received the item in one day. The eyepieces are of extremely high quality. The first night I was observing Jupiter and its Gallialean moons using these eyepieces along with my Nexstar 114GT. An execellent value for high quality optics.
I have bought two of these for home and office use. They work flawlessy and for the price you cannot beat the functionality. I was running at least Windows 98 on all computers I hooked up to the ethernet hub. Windows makes it easy to set up file and printer sharing.After you are hooked up to a network you will not need to swap disks all the time in order to exchange information or to move files for printing. You can transfer a hundred megabytes in a minute or two depending on the kinds of files.Setup is a breeze if you have ethernet cards installed already. Even if you do not have cards installed already there are instructions to walk you through step by step.
It came really fast and got to use it right away ,it was also very easy to install. We are injoying our Satellite Radio
I have been waiting for this for a while. I hated the headset. I have had it for a month or more and it works great. Easy to pass around. You really don't have to set the mike for everyone it ready to go. Makes the game move smooth instead of waiting for everyone each time to get the mic right for them. No problems with it.
This is very easy to install, and works very well. It allows me to have 2 different types of paper in the printer. I use this for envelopes, which tend to have problems being loaded in the regular tray (I use the kind with removable strips that have glue under them, and these are thicker and sometimes have trouble when being bent around to get from the lower tray to the print head). There seems to be no problem with these thicker envelopes from the bypass tray. It also eliminates the need to remove the main tray, unload the paper, load the envelopes, adjust the tray, and return it to the printer just to print one envelope! And then in reverse when you are done. A real work-saver!
This is my second Hitachi purchase, my first was the 61&quot; projection tv. With all the fine qualities of that model behind me you can imagine how criticle I was when shoping for a smaller size tv, this size reduction was a result of moving to a much smaller house. This 36&quot;tv has a very nice picture, no noticable eye strain after two months. The colors are of a high quality and if one wish's they may make every change imaginable with the easy to use remote. The 2 tuner PIP has always been dear to me allowing for two (sports) games to be viewed at the same time, and with a very nice picture being displayed by both tuners. I am fully saticfide with my purchase and you can just imagine how happy I was to learn of my very good deal. If there was one thing this company could do to please me more, I would ask that they put the two level muting system in that is on the larger tv's, this was very handy when the phone rang allowing for the game to go on with just the right volume. M A Moline PS. allthought it may seem so, I really don't work for Hitachi.
This is a *nice* monitor for the price. I'm using it with a PowerBook Titanium which has a direct DVI output on the back - so the video signal is digital all the way. Very crisp, sharp, and *bright*. I was worried that it wouldn't be bright enough after comparing it to the 1560M, but it's *plenty* bright - I only have it set to 47% of the possible brighness now, and that's just fine. At full brightness it blows me away. Also, I was worried that 15&quot; wouldn't be big enough, but it's plenty big after being used to a 15&quot; laptop display.My only complaint is that it was a little tough to get the color properly matched between the laptop and the new display - probably due to the new display being much brighter. ColorSync to the rescue though - I have it pretty close now.I can't comment on how this would work with VGA since I haven't tried it - but it works very well with DVI. Beware though - the cable is not included - you'll have to buy one separately.
I have a MacBook pro, which some time runs very hot. I have been very happy with this product. It does an excellent job of keeping my laptop cool
I only have a few complaints- doesn't have DVD optical input option even with the selectable inputs- Doesn't have remote controlled a/b speaker switch- the tv onscreen menu act a little slow some times- remote controller doesn't display the custom names entered into the reciever
I feel I was duped somewhat as what I received was just the lamp itself and did NOT include the cage assembly, but the picture clearly shows it in the assembly.
DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA. Disregard my original rating of 5 stars. I liked the A610 camera when I bought it back in February/March 2006. It is now May 2007, the warranty expired 2 months ago. I turned on the camera last week and no LCD display. The image sensor has died. I have used this camera less than 10 times. Never dropped it, no bumps or bruises on it. The LCD display is completely black. I can now take only pure black pictures. Everything else on the camera works - just no image. Canon evidently received a batch of faulty image sensors but they are taking no responsibility for their bad parts. I contacted them and they gave me two options: I can pay $100++ to have it repaired at their factory in Illinois, or I can join their loyalty program and pay $125 plus $10 shipping for a refurbished camera. Some loyalty program. DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA. CANON DOESN'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS.
Cable has worked flawlessly for quite some time now, picked this up around Black Friday time and got one heck of a deal on it. I'd say grab one if you need one and the price is right.
After doing extensive research trying to find the perfect clock radio, I've concluded that manufacturers treat them as cheap commodities and it's hard to find one that you call "high quality". But, this is a very good one compared to the competition, and I believe the best available.I consider the following to be important for a clock radio:1) ReliabilityI live in California, where the the power going out while you sleep is a very real possibility. The t618t has a battery backup so that it will continue to function even if the power goes out. Other clock radios have a battery backup, but this one also features an alert to let you know when the batteries are low. This is an excellent feature: otherwise, how do you know if the batteries will work when the power goes out?2) IlluminationComplaint number one about clock radios is probably: the display is so bright it keeps me awake. The t618t has a very nice display: an LCD with a backlight. This is much better than traditional LED's because a single setting can be readable during the day and dim enough to permit sleeping. And the brightness controls have an excellent range.3) Alarm flexibilityWith three alarms CD/Radio/Nature sounds, each of which can be set independently, you've got all the alarms you'd need, including the ability to set them for every day, week day, or week end. I've read complaints that each of the alarm types can only be set to a single time, but I think it is correct the way it is because allowing multiple times per alarm type would have made the interface a lot more complicated. Also, I've read that some of the nature sounds are annoying. Again, I think that's an incorrect criticism. Two of the nature sounds are very soothing and suitable for going to sleep. Two of the nature sounds,while still peaceful, are bit more strident, with bird and cricket chirps, which makes them perfect to wake you up!But, it isn't perfect:1) The CD player is a bit noisy and has a light. This makes it unsuitable for going to sleep. That's why there is no sleep timer for the CD. Use the radio or the nature sounds to going to sleep.2) There is no "gradual increase in volume" feature on the alarm. But, in other clock radios which do have this feature, people complain that it increases too fast or too slowly. If you want a special alarm, the simplest thing to do just make your own CD with whatever you want to wake to.3) The sound quality isn't great. But, get real, this is a clock radio, not a home theater system.All in all, the best design of a clock radio that you can find.
I was, at first, afraid of ordering this cord. So cheap? Not Name-brand? Hmm...Lo and behold, it's phenomenal, have had it plugged in to my 46" VIZIO LCD HDTV for almost a month now, and, [as much as I know Original Xbox games are dated] it brings my games BACK to life! I love it, couldn't be more pleased.
use this outdoors and get OK pictures. don't use it indoors. i have a hospital-like light in the living room and still, the pictures indoors turned out horribly dark and grainy. hospital lights are bright.. so think about that when you're fixin to purchase one. i regret buying mine, do not buy this product and expect wonderful pictures. INTEL cameras are best if you're looking for cheap ones =) (both the pocket pc and the digital pocket pc. i have both and i love them.)
After I got the antenna I had it installed at Best Buy. It was DOA so the instaler was nice and swapped it with one of theirs which worked.
This printer is a very good bargain. It would be a smart choice for those in need of a fast, quality printer without the expensive price tag. I would suggest this printer for parents to buy for their children and can be put to good use when needed anywhere from term papers, color print-outs, to photo quality pictures. Easy to install, in a nutshell, a smart buy.
They come coiled so they don't seem like 6 feet at first. Average quality build, but what people don't realize about HDMI is it is DIGITAL, as in 1's and 0's. If it works, it works, if it doesn't, it doesn't. A Monster Cable will NOT give you a better picture, but it may last longer. I could buy 30 of these for the price of one Monster Cable, so I'm not too worried.
I used these to connect my subwoofer and Wii HD cable to a Yamaha receiver. The first things that struck me when removing the adapter from it's box is that they look nice and have a hefty, solid feel to them. And they work great too!
This lens is great!! I am just getting into photography and bought this lens for my D40. It won't autofocus on the D40, but I figure it gives me a chance to work on my technique. This lens takes incredibly sharp pictures, even wide open. I bought this to use at Christmas and got good shutter speeds without a flash indoors. Don't be put off by the fact taht this lens is made in China. It is still built to Nikon's long-lived standards. For just over $100, this should be in everyone's camera bag for portrait or low light shots. Highly Recommended!
I almost didn't get one of these due to the bad reviews, but with the office depot deal, I figured it was worth trying for $20 after rebate. It was easy to install, and from the very first printout I have been astounded. The scan quality is absolutely remarkable, 1000 times better than the CX4600 I just threw out. Although I'm sure the ink costs will be high, I'm still amazed that you can scan in a 4'x6" picture, then blow it up to letter size and it loses no apparent resolution at all. I haven't tried the print from negatives feature yet. For the guy with the USB cable issue, I think all the printer manufacturers conspired with the stores to do this make you buy a 99cent cable for $15 while you are there buying the printer. Seemsed like a major gip, but just keep the cable from your old printer. BTW You really can buy them at those 'dollar' store places.
Ordered this to take on travel trips, it is the perfect size for a carry on in planes. The 1st one I had to send back because one wheel did not work but the replacement works great. It holds a lot of clothes, has small compartments to fill with things you don't want to fall to the bottom of the pack. The wheels roll nice , it beats having to haul around a heavy bag in the airports .Gotta love the color. We are planning on getting another one for my husband to take along on our journeys.
For those who loved the versatility, dependability and price of the F100 for Nikon film shooters, the Nikon D200 is your new digital workhorse. After using the D100 and D70s, I purchased a D200 and quickly sold my older digital bodies to buy a second D200 for my backup. It is hard to succintly describe which aspects of the D200 make it a superb camera, but certainly not impossible.The burst rate and the speed at which it can acquire targets through auto focus make it a superb camera for wildlife as well as sports photography. In addition, the camera's processor allows me to shoot off several RAW images without ever losing time to pause to buffer the images. With the D100, I could only shoot 3 or 4 RAW images before the camera would have to pause for 30-40 seconds to buffer the files, truly a madening feature when doing portrait photography: "Hold that smile a little while longer..."The D200 also, along with the D2X, is the only digital camera by any manufacturer that allows me to do in-camera multiple exposures. Along with the interval exposure feature -- setting the camera to take photos at regular, specified intervals -- the multiple exposure feature returns to the photographer in-the-field creative tools that have been lost with digital. It returns creativity in the camera, rather than relying so much on Photoshop or other photo editing tools.Finally, the larger LCD display in the back is a wonder in the field. I also found the brightness and contrast of the display to be far more accurate to the true image than previous digital bodies. While I still rely on my histogram for accuracy of exposure, it is nice to have a display that is more true to the image when evaluating my capture in the field.This is a sturdy, tough digital camera. I have, as it does happen, dropped my D200 a couple of times in the field with no adverse effects. I am confident that with the D200, with all of its features and functions, as well as the quality of its sensor and its speed, that I will be able to capture everyting I need on an assignment. My only complaint is one that I have with both of the major digital manufacturers, and that is the susceptibility of the sensor to dust. I find it appalling and irritating that neither Canon nor Nikon have taken steps to protect or provide self-cleaning mechanisms for the digital sensors. That should be an R&D; priority.
When it comes to setting it up, it's fairly simple. All you have to do is plug the internet cable into the modem, and than it's basically good to go. Then, open up the laptop, and go to the Connections, and you will see the wireless options, and then you should click it and so forth.There is Software, which i don't really like. It stresses that you have to run the CD first. So, i did, and when i did so, and followed everything, it said that it couldn't connect to the internet, which was very silly. It said that i had to plug it in with a wire, and all of that first, which i did, but in the end, it didn't connect.So, i just did it as normal, and it workedThe internet is great, my satellite laptopmakes it all the easier too, it's great.Don't like the software though
The Olympus 2GB xD Picture card arrived on time and was exactly as I ordered and at a great price. Even with my camera set to take high quality shots, I can take over 1,000 shots!! I'm looking forward to a great holiday abroad without having to download the camera until I return home. I expect to have great photos and videos...can't wait.
Works fine and well made. Tough to find a good quality 12 foot cable like this one at such a good price.
I needed a small portable printer for my laptop, and after researching them, I chose the Canon i70. It has all of the attributes I needed-lightweight,super easy to use, fast as the office rumor mill, and a great print job. I highly recommend this product to anyone fortunate enough to have purchased it.
Two year warranty, great sound quality, comfortable, and all for under $20? It's a great product for the price. The only problem I have with it is that the bass is a bit low, but I hear the 202's are a bit better with that.
I have had this keyboard for 3 months now, and we use is a lot, every day. I do not use the mouse as we like a trackball better, so can not say much about the mouse. Do like the keyboard, my only problem is for years I has the MS Natural keyboard so use to more of a curve...making me miss the 'j', etc a few times. No singlen or battery problems, yet at least. love all the extra keys that can be programed, in fact for me I will no longer get one that does not have keys you can program. (our last one was a multi media one). I am getting my 25 yr old daughter and will get this keyboard for her, just wish you did not have to get the mouse with it as she also wants a trackball, not a mouse.
I only paid 1000 bucks for my dv1010us. I am a student, and it works great for all of my needs. I've taken it on trips its on all most constantly in my house. If you're looking for a powerful machine that will do everyday applications and has room to spare end your search here.I love my computer.
Bought this portable DVD player because of its many features. Now it is saying "Loading" or "No-disk" indefinately when you try and put a dvd in. Basically a big piece of junk. We always housed it in a protective case and it never has been abused. It was a nice unit while it lasted. Haven't called customer service but I know what's going to happen.
I have had a 700 TomTom for about five months. I actually won it from an electronics magazine I subscribe to...Anyway, I love it. I also have Magellan 760's on work vehicles, but much prefer the TomTom. Here's why;TomTom has no buttons. All touch screen. Beautiful.TomTom does NOT say "REROUTING" when you don't go the way it wants. It silently, obediently assumes you went another way (for your own good reason) and continues seamlessly giving you the route from that point on.Magellan annoyingly repeats "REROUTING" when you really don't care. Just get me there, damn it.TomTom has a far far superior view which looks so much like the view from the driver's seat it is uncanny. A pleasure to use.My TomTom 700 does NOT,however, announce the name of the street you have to turn on. It also does not show the name of every street, for some odd reason. It also has made errors but these have to do with the database. Things like saying turn left when you can't...taking me off the freeway and then putting me right back on for some reason..only at one location on one freeway. Must be something to do with the total distance being slightly less that way...Magellan has an auto nightcolor feature. TomTom runs on it's own battery.TomTom comes with a case. Magellan has too many buttons on it.I never use the bluetooth features. Don't care about them.All in all, my TomTom gets me there, and I like it better. Also faster acquisition of satellites, I think.One thing I wish TomTom did was eliminate the letters you don't need when spelling streets or cities, like Magellan. Sooo much easier with Magellan. Bottom line, you are better off with a GPS than not, do your homework, get one, and don't enter data while you are driving! Or not too much.
This was an easy choice for me, because it's currently still the only 20GB player on the market. If, like me, you have lots and lots of music, size matters. As big as this is, I expect I will upgrade in 2-3 years when they have 50-60GB models.If you really like music, this unit will reorganize your life. You can carry around all (well, an awful lot, anyway) of your music, organize it into as many different playlists as you want, and play it pretty much anywhere. Of course, there are also some annoying problems, but don't let that stop you from getting an amazing device like this.The best parts: (1) Sound quality. For all but audiophile equipment, the limitation on sound quality will either be the MP3 file (if it's a low-grade one) or the equipment you play it through (mass-market stereos and headphones, etc). If you hook this up to an expensive audiophile system, you will hear its limitations, but it plays compressed sound files anyway, so that's no surprise. (2) It goes everywhere and hooks up to nearly anything. Having line level out as well as a headphone-out jack adds to its versatility. I use it when I work out or go walking, at work with headphones or through the computer, with my living room stereo through an RCA cable, in the car with a casette adapter, and with the boombox I've got in the kitchen, also with a casette adapter. Having the same set of playlists instantly accessable all of those places is simply amazing. (3) A surprisingly usable interface. I had a flash-based MP3 player a couple of years ago, and based on that, I thought it would be really hard to find and play music amongst hundreds of albums. The interface makes this pretty easy.Things that have bugged me in the 6 weeks I've had this: (1) battery life could definitely be better. I wish it could use lithium-ions. (2) Interfacing with the computer. I'm not in love with the interface of the PC software, the transfer speed is sluggish, and I've had some stability problems, though nothing that renders it unusable. (3) It takes 20-30 seconds to boot up when you turn it on, and sometimes the buttons are kind of slow to react. (4) It's kind of chunky, and heavier than I'd like. (5) It skips a little sometimes when I'm out walking. I'm not a jogger, but if you want to jog with a player, this might not be the one. (6) This may just be me, but I've had some trouble matching it with good headphones. It works great for rock and electronica with the Sony earclips I use for working out, but it sounds really fatiguing when I pair it with my Grado SR-60s at work for listening to jazz and blues. I think I'm going to pair it with a headphone amp from Headroom and try some other headphones (Sennheiser HD570s, AKG K501s, etc.), to see if I can find the right combination.Overall, though, I definitely recommend this player, even though I hope they will do some things to improve it when they come out with their next model. It is an outstanding device, and I would by another in a second if anything ever happened to it.
panasonic sold service to denon, and no longer offer this type of machine. but before digital signal was out, I took advantage and wore out the hdd I used it that much!!!! when the conversion to digital took over, there was no fix for the tuner and it was too much drama to mess with it...by then it needed a new hdd [ no big deal really ] but the modem fried and that would have not been cost effective. If I had it to do over, I'd of saved the board to try to figure out where the program was, because it was the best way to record, pause live, rewind live to hear again something you missed. there was a decision made high up to not make many like this, they opted for the pay type tivo and the uvers tv and the satellite tv type. magnavox now has one that is kinda similar, tho no tv guide, but it is like a modern vcr, just no tapes and 360 g of HDD recoding space and the option to burn to dvd. I spent 900.00 on this replay tv unit back in 2000 bought the lifetime tv guide service and it lasted 6yrs....I have no regrets, just that panasonic bowed out of upgrading to digital and keeping this going....too bad
Personal computer manufacturers under-dimension their products in areas that many customers do not consider before they purchase a new computer. Memory is a typical resource that is compromised, or it is offered as an option at the time of purchase for a price that is well above the going market rate.With a bit of care and careful reading of the instructions, anyone can install more memory in his/her computer.The Crucial chips have performed very well in my system for several months now. And when I think on the time prior to having them, I remember the numerous hours of blocked service due an to an inadequately dimensioned resource only because of a manufacturer that attempted squeeze the last bit of profit.
I'm a professional photographer with lots of equipment, but sometimes, I want to go out with just a camera and one or two lenses, plus a few accessories. I have a Domke F-2, which I love, but it was a little bigger than I wanted to carry. I have a backpack which works okay, but is a little inconvenient taking it off to get to the camera. What I needed was a smaller bag that was on my hip. The F-6 works just great. I bought a two-hole insert to replace the standard four-hole. I carry the bag with my Canon 1D MkII w/short lens attached and a second lens in the insert plus a flash. It is a light combination, and fits my needs very well. It also fits my Hasselblad with extra film backs and film. Sometimes, you just don't want to be carrying all the gear. The construction is good. It's a Domke! I love my Domke bags.
I was totally satisfied with the speedy manner and care that my article was delivered to me.extremely prompt and well packaged.The remote works superbly and exceeds what I imagined.A salute to Amazon,and 5 stars for the Company,I recommend any day.
The cable looks and feels like an Apple cable and works perfectly on my iPhone 5. I notice that the lighting cable that shipped with my phone fit VERY snug in both the phone and in the USB port of my computer & charger. This cable also fit the exact same way. The extra bonus is that this cable is a bit longer than the cables that Apple sells. Nice! I highly recommend.
This is a great popper. I ordered this because I had used one for about 15 years and it got a crack and leaked oil. We missed having happy hour popcorn and had to have another Presto Popper. Way cheaper to buy bulk popcorn, and put it in this popper, than to pay for microwave popcorn in the bags.
Honestly, I was very disappointed. It says in the title that it is compatible with iPhones (it is NOT) and it didn't charge my iPod classic, either. Luckily I only bought it for 35 cents or I'd be very upset. It charges my husband's iPod so he can use it, but I definitely will be purchasing a charger made especially for iPhones now.ALSO: it gets HOT VERY QUICKLY.
This carrying case worked well for me. It fits my eTrex snugly. While the display can be seen through the window, I wouldn't say it is easy to operate in the case which I leave clipped to my belt. I remove the GPS for use.
Net Gear RT 314 worked perfectly right out of the box. After spending an hour running 100ft of CAT 5 cable through my house it was a pleasure to hook up the router. Just plugged everything in and both computers were sharing cable access. Didn't even have to go through any setup programs! Did speed checks and no change in speed. Will work on advanced features as time permits. But for high speed Internet sharing, it couldn't be earier. For those interested, my cable service is Cablevision in NJ and my cable modem is by 3 Com. PS: Really like the fact the router case is made of metal. Solid construction!
After 9 months of research I found that the Samsung HP-S 4253 plasma out-performs all other plasma televisions on the market other than your hi-end televisions such as JVC and Bang and Olufsen. I believe this is the best plasma on the market for the price. The reviews are true about the sound, from this plasma it is not the best, but that is what makes this TV affordable. One of the reasons why the Panasonic is more expensive is basically the sound system. The Hi-definition is absolutely unbelievably lifelike. Be sure to purchase an HDMI DVD/VCR player for the full effect of Hi-def on DVD's. Though I have found that if something was not filmed in Hi-Def, it exhibits a large amount of contrast, which I cannot find how to reduce. (like Seinfeld dvd's.)I found that the inputs on the Samsung are enough for me. Even though I would have liked the sd card slot offered on the Panasonic, it is not the reason why you would buy a television. After finally seeing the Panasonic, Samsung and Pioneer next to each other at Circuit city, it is more than obvious that this Samsung has the greatest amounts of color and brightness. I do wish there was a DVI port but its easy enough to buy an adapter for your computer. It does come with a VGA port, which I guess is good enough.The one thing I found to be a bit disappointing is the fact that you cannot use the picture in picture function with other TV channels (broadcasts) if you are using HDMI or component cables. PIP ONLY seems to work between watching HDMI and Component. It does not work between Component and Component (meaning 2 sports games at once). Kind-of a minus for me, can't watch the Yankees and the Giants at one time!!! BUT if you have your cable hooked up via coaxle you can achieve "broadcast" PIP, but there goes your Hi-Def. (by the way the Panasonic does not come with PIP).I believe the design is exceptional, the glossy black border is new to this 5th generation and it really compliments my living room. The design is very modern compared to most other flat screen TV's. I also had a horizontal space limitation which completely cancelled out the Panasonic and the Phillips. Be sure NOT to purchase the Samsung HP-S4252, the "2" is last years model, easy to tell the border is not glossy. I still do not understand why Samsung did not incorporate a swivel in the stand. The new LCD TV's that came out at the same time and have a swivel. Very odd???Packaging, is very compact, and very easy to carry and take out of the box. It is Samsungs, "lift-up" design. I got the TV for $1,700 at PC Richards, I did not like Amazon's policy of once it is received that is it you cannot return it...... I wanted to see the TV and make sure there were no imperfections, they also plugged it in and tested it out for me. Remember PC Richards is not a corporation, they HAGGLE. Best Buy and Circuit city will not budge with prices. I also purchased the 5 year warranty, which I highly recommend.Overall I have found so far that the Samsung is an excellent television, it gives off a lot of heat, typical with all plasmas, but other than that I have not had much of any disappointments in my viewing experiences. This television was well worth the money and I would recommend this to anyone in the market looking for a flat screen television!!!
This is very useful for taking pictures of back-lit houses and scenery, which is often in my case. I am not good at timing my photography...
This little guy is super tiny and works quite well. There is a little status LED next to the keychain hole that I don't think you can see in any of the product pictures - and in fact you can't really see it at all until it's on (perfect brightness, not obscene).Pros:* tiny!* cheap!* cool LEGO-like cap.* yellow = classy.* smooth, comfortable in pocket.Cons:* cap stays on w/ friction only - no tab or anything like that to keep it on. So far it still sticks on great, but I'm worried about it holding up for a long time.* keychain hole is so small there's no way I could get it on my key-ring.Worked flawlessly with my Powerbook.
This external harddrive crashed and became completely, irrepably damaged when I unplugged the USB cord while the computer was on. I was unable to reformat the device and lost all of the videos that I had initially put on the drive. As there was no file transfer or other action occurring between the drive and my computer at the time, there is absolutely NO reason that this should have occurred if the device had been well designed. Unfortuantely, it was not.There is also no warning on the box or in the packaging that this can occur, and the technical support guy I talked to said that this is a common problem and that complete failure of the device can occur, as happened in my case. WD would not take the product back as a return; fortunately J&R; would, but I still had to pay over $11 to ship the product back. This is the only thing I have ever had to return from an Amazon order, and I am very disappointed with the poor quality, support, and shipping charge that occurred as a result of this product.
This DVD player has most of the features you would find in a $200+ player at a much lower cost. However, it doesn't take long to figure out why this player is so affordable. I, like other reviewers, experienced the "skipping" problems of this player. Audio CD's and MP3 CD's are handled well by this player. The problem exists with DVD movies, as this player sometimes randomly skips scenes while viewing the movie, and will also skip entire chapters when slowly searching through the movie. As I mentioned, this only occurs seldomly, but is still annoying when watching DVD movies. I wouldn't recommend this player to anyone unless there were no better options available at this price with this set of features.
All cool, I am lazy to write more about this, but it looks like you need some of my time so I will just say, I love you all :)
As much time as I spend on the road this device is not only outstanding but has met all my expectations. On planes there may not be enough room for me to lug out a laptop, with the Zune, it is simple to lug around and carries enough memory for my music, photos and videos. I feel that anyone who buys this product will find nothing but satisfaction.
Bought this so that my Grandma can connect her new laptop to her projector to show presentations at work. Works perfectly and is much easier to use than the VGA cable she had to use on her old laptop.
the ear pieces were too big to be placed inside the ear. which means, i can only place it loosely, and hence it comes off at the slightest head movement. not at all satisfied :(
Based on the previous reviews, I decided to give this product a try. After trying several similiar devices, I was about ready to give up on the whole concept. I had Netgear's product up and running in 30 minutes, which included 5 minutes of technical support. Tech support was helpful and prompt (I called at 1030 am EST on a weekday), and helped resolve a simple issue. I was able to connect an HP 1200 laser printer, an XP laptop and a Win98 desktop, all without problems.If you're someone who is comfortable with computers but by no means a computer specialist, I would recommend this for ease of connectability, tech support and simple enclosed materials.
I originally purchased these because the AX Pro I would like are on back order, and all my friends have gotten different brands of headphones. They said they made the game more enjoyable. So researching headphones I discovered there is not a lot of optical headphones out there, and I came across these for 20 dollars, and decided to give them a try.Over all they feel comfortable on my head. I have a rather large head but small ears so the ears fit nicely inside the cup. I have them on for over 4 hrs on my head with no complaints.The sound is ok, and the directional is ok for right and left, but seems to lose some softer sounds, like other people walking. When I am running in Call of Duty MW2 I can here myself clumping along, but often times I do not hear the other players running along. I do not know if the are running silent or if the headphones do not pick it up. Back to directionality, I rarely notice any forward or backward differences and definitely no up or down directionality. So nobody gets confused these are not 5.1 headphones, they have 6 channels i.e. 3 speakers in each cup, the placement of them look like Mickey Mouse's head. (Big speaker at bottom, two smaller speakers above, one to the right on to the left.)My volume control on the unit does not seem to work properly, and I have to change volume by the game volume. Also because no microphone is included, I end up plugging into my controller an old microphone that goes around my neck. This works ok, but have to turn down the game volume to hear people talking. This is because one has to play people speaking through the speakers. Once I turned down the game volume I was able to hear teammates easily.Final verdict, I am not disappointed because of the low cost, and I felt these were good for twenty dollars. I would recommend them to anybody on a budget that wanted a stereo headset for their 360 with optical inputs, but if you have the money one of the wired turtle beach would give better sound and communicate with teammates easier.
Got this lens a couple weeks ago, and have not been disappointed yet.Pros: Works great with a tripod, shots are clear and sharp across the entire focal range. The zoom and focus rings move very smoothly, and I had no problem getting great macro shots after only a little practice switching between modes. Another example of expected Sigma quality at a great price.Cons: Don't expect clear shots if using it hand-held unless you're shooting faster than 1/1000 shutter speed, hand shake is very noticeable even in the 70-100mm range. Mounted on my Canon 350D, auto-focus only works 50% of the time, often it could not find the subject in the 200-300mm range. Luckily manual focus is fairly smooth compared to other lenses in this price range.
I purchased this A/V switcher to connect an S-Video DVD player and the S-Video on my Nintendo Wii to the same TV. The problem with most TVs and S-Video is 1) there's only one S-Video connection on the TV, and 2) the audio that accompanies the S-Video is generally only at the first A/V channel. The A/V switcher solves this problem by allowing more than one S-Video device to connect to a single S-Video TV.Lightweight, Somewhat Cheaply Made Product: This A/V switcher is so light that a few cords can tip it or pull it from your entertainment center to the floor. Be sure to position it well.Not Powered: A powered A/V switcher should produce better quality video. Thus far, I have noticed little if any difference in the quality of the S-Video with this switcher.Ease of Use: The change from DVD player to video game console is instant and as easy as pushing a button.Overall, I recommend this product because it does the job well and there's little to no noticeable decrease in the quality of the S-Video. Read the reviews of other A/V switchers, and you'll see that many are problematic. This one works great.
Bought the battery as a back-up and expect top rate performance from it also reason why I did not buy a generic brand. Hope it is what I expect it to be. Have not had a chance to use it yet so I cannot tell anything about it's performance.
This radio is certainly superb!! I use it mostly for sking and the range is very good along with all the functions. Reception and clarity is also state of the art, buy one and you won't regret it.
If you're looking for a fax for your home office and don't want to spend a fortune, this is the fax for you. It is simple to set up, uses plain copy paper and takes up little space. The only down side is, it wasn't compatible with our voicemail system and we can't use the auto answer mode. Since we mostly use this for outgoing faxes, we're fine. We just have to manually switch it over to fax mode to receive. If you need the auto answer, check the specs carefully before you buy this one.
I got this stereo a few days ago.I ordered it because of the great price and looks.I have had many stereos in the past by various brands.I was using my sony boombox as my stereo for over five years.I finally found it time to upgrade.My cd player I used with my boombox was a Technics Brand made by Panasonic it was well built and has lasted me over ten years! It now is having the door sticking where you can hardly get the cd out.I went ahead with this system and im so glad I did.The radio tuner on it is excellent!I get all my fm stations in perfectly clear its amazing.No other stereo I had did that there was always some staic and noise.I went to the AM Tuner and wow once again clear reception Found a Classic Country music station that I never recieved before.For AM that usually has a bit of interference its awesome.Im even able to get in many Talk stations to wich is ver nice.The cd changer is a five disc changer!It also has MASH noise shaping technology wich means better sound.My Technics player had that to.It has many goodies not mentioned in the description I was very surprised.Well thats all hope this helps and happy listening. Get it!
This item is very well built, and works great with the Nikon Camera it was purchased to support. I recommend this item.
I can't say enough good things about this camcorder. I've made a Las Vegas documentary, a skateboard movie, and simple home movies with it. Not only that, I managed to make them look professional. It transfers video without flaw onto the software I use to make movies (Windows Movie Maker) and also makes flawless re-transfers back onto the tape. Using an SD card, it can be used as a digital camera (albeit a very low quality one... it's still-pic mode is only .5 megapixels).Pros:-Great for beginners to home movie making-Great for beginners to digital camcorders-Amazing film quality-SD card slot to save still pictures-Great sound-LCD screenCons:-Poor explanation of how to use the digital zoom-Lens cap is detatched-Doesn't come with a FireWire, which is necessary to transfer video to the computer-Still pics saved to the SD card are very low qualityBesides these four problems with this camcorder, it is a dream come true for those into amateur movie making. It really couldn't be any easier to use, save the digital zoom control. Other than these flaws, the camera is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to make professional-looking home movies. Great product, strongly recommended.
If the title doesn't give it away and you're still reading, I have a much better suggestion if you keep reading. Once I realized that my preferred "around the back of the head" headphones weren't going to cut it for running or working out on a treadmill or elliptical because of the extra heat retention with the foam I went back to the included Apple earbuds, but they wouldn't stay in. Next I tried the little attachments onto those earbuds made by Griffin Technology. I'm a big fan of many of their products, and although I thought they would help, they still wouldn't really stay in my ears, but my sister is now a happy owner of them so it all worked out. Moving forward, these were reasonably priced and I hoped their design would solve the problem, but no dice! The stalks that extend upward were too long for gravity to actually help hold them on my ears, none of the rubber attachments would successfully stay put for long, and the sound quality was lacking. The base response was SO BAD...how bad WAS it? It was SO bad that every song sounded as though it was performed by Alvin and the Chipmunks!Rim shots aside, I have found a better alternative for active people who actually want their earbuds to stay put while moving: The SENNHEISER MX-75 SPORT. Their unique design actually does the job as well as anything and the price is reasonable. True innovation at work. The asymetrical cord design is subject to personal preference so form your own opinion: sometimes it's fine and others it's not, and the garish flourescent green does actually grow on one over time. They work so well that I actually wore them while practicing tennis last night. There are several attachments to allow the user to customize fit.
This is a great machine for those of the "plug and play" mindset. I recently purchased a used one here on AMAZON and have been experimenting with it. Here are my impressions:1. Read the manual first, do not assume you know how it works. Reading first will make the recording process easy, rather than frustrating.2. DVD recordings off the TV are truly great. Remember to set the quality of the recorded image at "1" which is the best/highest setting.3. The remote is not laid out the best, but with practice it become easier with use.4. Buy only QUALITY "name brand" blank DVD+R discs. The generic no name will cause a problem during the recording stage and you'll get an error message. Apparently, you DO get what you pay for. A list a recommended brands is included with the manual.5. Playing "store bought" DVD's are easy, and with a superb picture.6. READ the manual...it may look overwhelming at first.7. Recorded discs play well on other DVD player and your PC. Remember to "FINALIZE" your discs when you finish recording, or else they will not play on other machines. This is normal in the DVD burning process.8. A steal, especially if can pick one up new/used/refurbished. I paid 129.00. These retailed last year at 435.00.9. Stock up on brand DVD+R discs as it becomes very addictive to record off the TV.
I purchased this scanner from Amazon after reading all the reviews on Amazon- both negative and positive. I mainly purchased this scanner to scan & archive old 35mm slides as well as store important documents on my computer. I'm very happy with this scanner.Installation went very smoothly (I'm using Windows XP w/1GB RAM). It's easy to use, produces high quality scans, and scans my 35mm slides quickly.The product comes with Adobe Elements 4.0, but this was of little value to me since I have Elements 5.0. Canon also bundles ArcSoft Photostudio 5.5- which is a great program for quickly scanning and enhancing the images of your film/slides. Also bundled is Omnipage- a OCR to PDF software converter. The software did convert a typed document to Word RTF format, but required me to upgrade to get PDF output. When I tried to upgrade, the web page couldn't be found.The quality is very good. The scan times are very reasonable-- requiring about 3 minutes to scan 4 slides at 150 DPI (which is sufficient for viewing on a computer screen). There is a high pitch squealing noise coming from the scanner-- so this may bother some people. I found the 35mm film/slide holder & accessories to be acceptable- unlike others who found the film holders to be flimsy.The only complaint is there is a very small scratch on my scanner platen glass on the inside of the scanner. I don't think this will affect my scans, but it should not be there.I understand that Canon just came out with a slightly more expensive scanner that doesn't have a warmup time. At 15-20 seconds, I don't find the scanner's warm up time objectionable.I would highly recommend this scanner.
Can't beat the price for HDMI cabel. They all do the same thing so why pay more?
This is the worst printer I've owned...worked okay at first (not great, not fast, just okay). Ink is ridiculously overpriced, and only available from them. Paper starts to drag from 1 side...not fizable. Then it will start to print colors a little "Off" with no way to adjust for more red, blue, etc. Then it printes blurry, or spotty, or prints big blobs of ink, even though it says it full and you put in a new cartridge.Doesn't allow you to make any adjustments, they just tell you to put in a new cartridge, and their only solution is to run a nozzle cleaning, which uses up ENORMOUS amounts of ink.Sigh.Find another printer...this one's not worth it.
I had my unit for several months and I finally took a hammer to it. It is a shame that our government can't protect the consumer from being exploited by companies like Panasonic that make crap like this DVD recorder. It often would &quot;hang-up&quot; and impossible to get the discs in or out -- the little door simple would not open. I have spent up to 30 minutes tryng to get it to record on a disc and ended in failure. I have recorded on several occasions long movies only to have the unit crash near the end and have to re-record my program (another 3 hours). It is the most frustrating piece of electronics I have ever owned. It is a rip-off !
I purchased this camera after getting a junior mint stuck to the lense cover of my cannon. The cannon was bigger and bulkier, but came with more bells and whistles (color select, super awesome macro, 6x optical zoom). While this camera doesn't have all the fun extras the cannon did, it does have the small size, no extending lens to knock while shooting or get rained on (or junior mints stuck in) and the menu is easy enough to navigate that doing manual settings is almost do-able for a novice. in other words, there aren't so many extras clogging up the menu choices that you give up on what you were trying to do. While the macro on the cannon was better, the macro on the Nikon is good enough for the general point and shoot and the colors are FAR more saturated and in depth. The screen on the Nikon is also a lot larger. another cool feature is the battery. The Nikon uses a li-ion batter which you never have to remove from the camera housing. To charge the camera you simply plug it into the dock it comes w/, OR if traveling you can bring just the cable between the dock and the wall and use it to charge the camera. While the cannon was nice, I'm happy to have a cheaper smaller easier to use camera.
Hi i bought this product 3 months ago and used it in canada,nc, philadelphia, newyork, newjersey and all i can say that its the best gps that one can own. It has been very accurate all the time, love the voice prompts with the street name which prevents me from making wrong turns,good display, has night/day mode for better view, recalculates the route in secs if i miss an exit, very easy to set it up and updates available from garmin which are very easy to download. Stongly recommend this product if you are just looking for a gps that gives you accurate directions whereever you are.
I did not really need the Ink cartridge -I thought I was buying 4 of them but I only got one.I supposed that this price for Ink cartridges is competitive but I think the price is a little HIGH!Luckily the multifunctional printer came with four INK cartridges.GREAT simulation-color-hope they last real long!!!
The Cooler pad works great if you are using it on a flat surface. There is no bottom. In other words, all the fans are exposed at the bottom and do not expect to use your Laptop on your lap using the cool pad. Otherwise it works just fine.
I have been experimenting and shooting with this little sucker ever since I received it in the mail! You can get really good depth of field shots with this lens.Nikon D5100 is an AWESOME camera and the picture quality is amazing. I'm a 8 year videographer and will be using it to shoot wedding. I won't say it's cheap but inexpensive for what you can get out of it.
The funk it is cute to watch, and it works with regular mp3's, not just Ipods, which is nice. I thought it would dance in sync wth the music, but it just has it's own beat, regardless of the music. I thought for the money there would be a little more to it. That being said, the kids get a kick out of it. It is an ok set of speakers with a little entertainment on the side.
These headphones were purchased as a Christmas gift. The person who received this headphone set is very happy with them.
Like anything else made by Nikon, this remote shutter release works well and is a quality product. I haven't had a chance to use it too much so far, but the little that I have used it, it's worked flawlessly. A must for long exposure shots. Eliminates camera shake when triggering shutter. A welcome addition to my D80 set up.
Prophecy of Swords really grabs you and pulls you in! I found it a real page turner, the characters enjoyable with their bantering, and heroic deeds. I hope Hagel, the dragon becomes one of your favorite characters too!
I bought this to use as a case for my Garmin GPS and it works fine. Well made and strong enough to provide decent protection. I have another one purchased earlier that I used for a portable hard-drive. The quality of these cases is good and they hold up well. Case Logic makes a few different sizes, all very similar, and all seem good.
I purchased this unit for a hunting trip to northern Wisconsin. It did the job I needed. It quickly and accurately fixed my position and lead me to and from tree stands in the deep woods. I have used it here in Alaska too, and it works just as well here.
This product works well. It was easy to set-up...I didn't have to use the software for my 2006 HP computer with Windows Vista operating system. The range is adequate, though I would expect to get full or almost full bars of service everywhere in my 1 br apartment... I only get 2 bars about 15 feet from the modem. Otherwise, this product works well and is nice and compact!
Bought this at Wal-mart, brought it home, hooked it up and it worked fine for two hours. After two hours the TV tuner goes out and it won't tune to any TV stations - analog or digital. I was very disappointed and upset. I did not even get a chance to test out the DVD and VCR recorders. I returned it and got my money back. After reading the other reviews, I believe I'll stay far away from trying to purchase another one.
Since when does 1344 x 1024 translate to 3 megapixels? I don't own it, but I would have purchased it if it would have been a 3 megapixel camera. Since it isn't, I'm sure it's a good 1.3+ megapixel camera.
This seems to be a quality product albeit a little small. It holds a small pair of headphones and a small to medium sized MP3 player and not much else. I use it for the gym. I work out very hard and this item does absorb sweat. I have had to wash it once already. It is not immune from slipping down my arm either. Otherwise, it's fine.
I was completely satisfied as to the quality of this unit. It is well constructed with plenty of options. Would have been nice to have a clock if that would not hinder the battery life.
this stuff works great on my camera lens and filters. I had bought some filters for my camera on ebay they came with some kind of oil or something on it and was hard to get off. this cleaner took it off and cleaned filters up great will buy again worth the money shipped and rec on time.
I have owned this product for approximately a year and a half. I got it for free from my brother who works for Goodwill Computers. He had previously given me several other ipod fm transmitters that had worked terribly, and I was thrilled when I got this one that not only worked well, but charged my ipod and did not require batteries. I used this charger in many cities throughout Texas and took it on several road trips to New Mexico, Louisiana and one all the way to Mexico City and back and the whole time it worked great with minimal static on occasion. Last week I lent it to a friend for a weekend trip and I believe it may have been yanked around because now it does not seem to have a stable connection with the ipod and isn't picking up channels well. I got online and was shocked to discover that this adapter costs $85 new and while I was pleased with the performance of the product, I have yet to decide if it is worth that much for a year and a half of use.
The Samsung 56" DLP I purchased through Amazon/Target has been wonderful. There was a mix up with the shipper and they had to send me a card in the mail instead of calling me for the appt. (mistyped phone number). But the TV is excellent and I truly believe I got the best deal and the most TV for my dollar.
I bought this as a gift for a friend who has a Kindle. When I gave it to her she didn't even bother to read the directions, just pulled it out and set it up. She reports that it is a real improvement over laying the Kindle on a table or desk to read because it sets the Kindle at just the right angle for reading and playing games. She was particularly happy that she didn't need to take the Kindle out of its case to have it sit solidly in the grooves on the stand. She also commented that it folds up to a very compact package which is easily carried in her purse. I can't speak to the products longevity because she's only had it for a few days but she thinks it will hold up because it seems well constructed. Highly recommended.
I ordered this TV on 12/11. The next day I received an e-mail stating that "You're Amazon Order Has Shipped." My account was charged the $1,400.00. Great, right? Wrong, after a couple days I noticed that the tracking info screen still said "Info Not Available". I began to get concerned, so I called customer service 3 days after the order had supposedly shipped. I was told "the Panasonic TH-42PX60U 42" Plasma HDTV seems to have been lost in transit to you." How do you lose a 42" TV? Anyway, I called CS and was initially told that I could wait for a month for another one to be shipped or wait for 2 weeks and get my money back. I wanted to speak to a manager so I called back again. I was told that a manager had been spoken to and that the TV would be reshipped and would still arrive by the original estimate. I said Ok. 2 days have gone by and the tracking # is still the same as the "Lost Shipment" so I called back to find out what was happening. The CS rep I spoke to said she could not find any record of me speaking with CS about this issue. She said no managers were available and that they would call me back. I'm still awaiting a call back. I will never buy anything larger than a DVD from Amazon again.Amazon told me that the TV had been found and was in Seattle, WA, 4 hours from where I live on Dec. 19. I was told to contact Eagle and they would deliver that afternoon or the following morning. It is now the 25 and Eagle/Amazon have no idea when it will be here. I finally gave up and purchased it locally and am requesting a refund from Amazon. I have spent hours on the phone with Amazon and they are blaming all the problems on Eagle. I am trying to figure out how to get my money back, but Amazon is claiming they don't have to get me my money back until they get the TV back from Eagle. I have began a report with the Better Business Bureau because I have received so many different stories from Amazon customer service on my refund. The latest excuse is that they have a "Special" group that deals with issues over a certain amount of money. They have no phone number and I am not allowed to e-mail them. Never buy anything from Amazon that won't fit in a small box.Final Update: Amazon did come through and refund me the full purchase price. It took a while, but Amazon did come through. As for the TV, I love it. Beautiful picture and sound. The only down side is I decided I had to order HD programming from my sattelite provider. A few more dollars for service, but the picture/sound quality will be worth it.
Received the item very promptly. Tested the remote w/ my NIKON D50. Works well.
We've owned this machine for two years now. It has never worked well. The feeder for the fax seems as if it is a bit too small and paper jams all the time. The problem is that it doesn't stop trying to pull it through, instead it totally eats and ruins your document. The paper holder in the back always jams. I'd say 1 in 10 times it works without a paper jam. (Not to mention it makes the most annoying loud beep when it jams, which seems like all the time.) It often sucks in too many pages, like 20 too many. The print quality was good for the first month and quickly declined. It seems the heads clog constantly. It uses a lot of ink and takes a long time to clean them. Then it still doesn't look better. Despite changing inks and cleaning heads, I still can't print color pictures and have the colors be close to the right look. Let's see... what else... the inks are fairly expensive and tend to run out rather quickly.Now my machine has an "error 41" which is another way to say "toss me out now". After doing much research it seems this machine gets this error standardly around 14 months of age. (A class action suit is being looked into for this problem) It seems to be that the print head needs to be replaced. I've tried cleaning mine and resetting the machine as some techs have suggested, but it won't work still. The new head costs from $150-300. So, it's time to toss the machine. If your considering this machine... bad idea.
I doubt if the specifications mean much. One battery is doing nicely the other pretty much gave up the ghost after perhaps taking a charge three times.In no case did the batteries match the useful life of the Panasonic batteries that ironically are rated at a lower MaH!
got what i order and in perfect condition; no damage at all, for the price cant beat it, reasonable, cant wait to order other products from these guys;;; thank you!!
This is a wonderful keyboard. I was having sever wrist pain using a standard keyboard and found the slight realignment of the wrist does wonders. It is so good, that I told my mother about it because she claims to have the same pain. It showed up ahead of the date of expected arrival and it is perfect.
For a cheaper cam this does the job! I found the image quality was very good. Only complaint is when it is darker. There is a low light boost but unless you have on some background lighting, it is too dark.Otherwise, daytime use is very good, and still pics look good too. I would recommend this to others!
If you want a great all-in-one printer at the best possible price this is the choice!!! Did you know the PSC 2350 is the Internet Retailer version of the PSC 2355 which is sold in stores? Buy the 2350 and save yourself some money. You will love this product. It has a LCD screen so you can see your photos before you print. The photo quality is awesome. Scanning and copying are easy and convenient.
Extremely pleased with this flash. Had limited expectations based on previous reviews and the low cost of the unit. Wanted a flash that would cycle faster than my onboard camera flash. Didn't want to spend a lot of money. Literature claimed that with rechargeable batteries you could expect a 2.5 sec cycle. With fresh batteries, I found the flash cycles almost immediately. Some delay as batteries discharge, but cycle still seems faster than the promised 2.5 sec. Definitely use the NiHM rechargeable batteries. Beyond that, I was pleased with how well the bounce flash has performed. As a relative novice, I didn't any experience with bounce flashes and did not understand their value. Started using the bounce almost by accident and it has made me a much better photographer! Like the quality of the flash and it's case. Especially like the compact size. Very good value.
This is USR Faxmodem Lite. For my applications, which is steady faxing throughout the day, it works poorly. It will lock up after a short period, and then all faxing comes to an end (I have 4 fax modems attached). The only fix is a system reboot.I understand this could be a driver issue with Windows 2000 Server, but regardless, it doesn't work in a business setting.
this is the one. Had an Archos Studio 20 - took it back to the store because the navigation through the tiny screen was too confusing and their documentation was non-existent. Have only had the Rio a few days, but have already loaded it with about 1200 songs, taking up about 20% of the disk. Don't know what some other's have been saying about the length of time to download - just loaded about 1.5 gb in about 30 minutes. Okay, not as fast as firewire, but not horrendous either. Upgraded to the RealOne software - not the greatest, but rips a cd in about 2 minutes and easy to download your libraries. The only thing you have to watch for is to turn off the Rio after you download and then detach the USB cable, otherwise the jukebox will freeze and you will lose the last transfer. Learned the hard way...other than that, can't wait to take my 100 cds to work tomorrow in my pocket, :-). Haven't noticed any distortion as others have written either...recommend this little unit if you're looking for a portable music collection.
Bought this for my husband so he could listen to the radio in the morning. I think it fell off the little shelf in the shower a few too many times (~4 ft). It worked great, and still "technically" works (it does play with batteries installed). The buttons (any of them) won't respond anymore though (since the last fall) and the volume just stays up high now and won't go down. We also have to take the batteries out to get it to turn off. I realize this is probably all our fault for letting it fall several times (~10?). I plan on either getting this fixed or buying a new one since we really did like it.
I am a corperate stooge and usually lug around a trackball with dongle to meetings all day. This little fella has changed all that. It plugs into your PC card slot on your laptop and not only does that store it and secure it, but it also charges it. It is small, and i have huge hands, but it is not an issue. It seemd fragle at first, but my has seen fire and rain and still functions well. My only complaint is that the cursor is sometimes jumpy on dark suraces, but i have used a peice of paper as a mouse pad and it works great. This is NOT an everyday use all the time mouse. Much too small for that. But as i said for meetings and traveling light this is a life saver.
On my last long flight from Hawaii, I could not hear the audio of the movies on the earphones they gave me. There was alot of noise (hum in the background) the entire flight. I ordered these headphones because of the LOW price as compared to Bose(which I intended to order). When they arrived I immediately tried them out with the TV blarring in the background! I tried them both with and without the noise cancelling feature and found them to be just what I needed. I am very pleased with my decision and purchase.
This keyboard works excellently for what I use it for. However, I noticed that after a mere couple months of light use, the bottom-left corner of the keyboard had cracked-off, leaving a small hole into the body of the keyboard. All the keys work excellently, but the body is moderately weak.
I admit I don't take this everywhere- I only have it for when I really need it, but in those cases, it works like it should. I use it for my Macbook Pro 13' (2009, and I'm pretty happy with it.
The speakers work fine. But the volume control / I-pod base is hard wired to the subwooffer. The unit would not fit through the wire holes of my heavy computer desk. I had to cut a larger hole in th rear of the desk. Now this isn't an issue with people who have small desks. I just think they should have the volume control wiring with the plug in option.
I started buying records a few years ago to hang up on the wall but recently decided that I wanted to start listening to them. A friend had this record player at his house and I really enjoyed it and wanted one of my own. For being a Sony product, this is definitely a great price. The records sound great and this machine is simple to set up and use. I did my fair share of shopping around for this specific record player and Amazon was the only place that I found it at this price.TIP: This record player has the stereo (red/white) output cables built in, coming out of the back. Since I don't have an up to date stereo system that has a receiver with the stereo (red/white) input, I bought a stereo to 1/8th (headphone jack) cable. This allows me to connect the record player into this cable and from that plug it into my speakers that have a headphone jack (1/8th) input. This lets me listen to the record player through my speakers without having the required stereo (red/white) input anywhere.Maybe some of you know this already, but I thought this might help.
This is a great charger!!! I bought this to use with my new Kodak easyshare Z712 IS camera.I would buy this charger again .
This is by far the lousiest printer i've ever had. This printer worked badly from the start, the printer heads disaligned on the first ink change. Not only did they disalign totally but it took me several head cleaning attempts to get a clean print. I'm not just an angry customer, but what really put the cherry on top of the cake is the fact that when I bought ink cartridges from another brand (not epson). The printer said that this cartridges were incompatible with this printer. I had already used this ink cartridges before, but what really was happening is that epson is blocking all non-epson cartridges (why you must ask?) because epson wants you to buy obscenely expensive epson ink cartridges. The cartridges alone are $70 and the printer was only worth $100. Please do not waste your time and money on this or any other epson printer which obligues you to use only their own cartridges. Since every time you need to change ink, it'll be better if you buy another printer. I would rate this product with 0 stars, but this is not possible.
This flash will reach out and touch your subject. As a fill flash for brighter looking eyes, or in a low-light situation; this is what you want.
Tried to use board. Would work for one log on then stopped operating. Found that 3 capacitors were blown next to the proccessor area. Went to best buy and got a different new board. System now working.
I bought these cards coz a colleague of mine recommended them and I heard good things about them at practicallynetworked.com.I have a Windows Me machine connected to a DSL line and a wpc11 card with a wdt11 pci adapter for local access.My other machine is an IBM Thinkpad T20 with Win2K server running on it and a wpc11 card for wireless access.I use both cards in the adhoc mode since I live in a small apartment and don't want to spend another 240 buckson an access point.Installation was never a problem, although you may want to reboot your machine after setting up all the details likechannel, SSID, etc, even if your machine doesn't ask you to. I'd recommend using the device manager to configure the card,never use the configuration utility that comes with the card(floppy disk #2). It sucks!I have been able to get about 5.0 MBps between my machines consistently (pretty consistent with practicallynetworked.com'sreviews). The only other product in the market with better bandwidth is Cisco's Aironet, which supposedly gives you 6+ MBpsbut costs almost twice as much. Andsince my high-speed internet connection is not going to be 5 MBps in the near future, I can use these cards for a while.Technical support sucks bigtime, tho...as other reviewers have mentioned. One of my cards stopped working and I had to wait for40 mins to get a hold of a live person...he sent me an RMA form my email pretty promptly and asked me to return the card. They replaced it.He even told me the best way to get in touch with tech support quickly was call them up after 10:00 pmPST. The load is low that time of the day, he said.Some tips while setting up your wireless home network.- two cards work pretty well in the ad-hoc mode. Don't buy the access point unless you really need to.- If you use Windows Se or Me as the main computer connected to the internet, you have no choice but to use ICS, which works like a charm.With this config, use ZoneAlarm as the firewall if you need one. If you're main machine has Win2k Server, you can use either ICS or NAT.If you use NAT, ZoneAlarm will block outgoing access from other local machines on the wireless network. So either buy ZoneAlarm Proor use Tiny Software's Personal firewall which works with NAT, but not with ICS (this is the most configurable and user-friendly firewall I've seen so farthat you don't have to pay for).- Use Qcheck (available at www.qcheck.net) to measure throughput between machines so you can check out the range and other parameters.- One advantage of using ICS and ZoneAlarm is that you can run a VPN client to your office network from any of the local machines while the main machinecan surf the web without knowing about the VPN tunnel. I haven't been able to do that with NAT and Tiny firewall.- Buy the wdt11 if you need to install the cards in a desktop. Don't get any other generic pcmcia adapters. I got one for a good price andthen realized that it was a ISA-Pcmcia adapter and the max throughput it supported was 5 MBps. Of course, I can't go higher than 5 MBpsanyway but why not get a tested card from the same company for a couple of bucks more?So, overall the cards are good, it's a good deal but the tech support is almost non-existent.
ALL GOOD love that case. hold it in your hand or wrap it around your waist and go. love it!!!! you got to get one you will love it two
I got my Zen for my birthday (June)last year (06). When I got the player I downloaded all the Zen programs on my computer that it came with. They were pretty good, slow though, but that might have been my computer. I got the Bestbuy and rhapsody music service. I downloaded music from the service and some of my CDs. But then when I was listening to some music, it just froze, for no reason that I could see. So I looked at the manual and reset it. After it reloaded the all the stuff I had on it, it played for about 3 seconds then froze again. I tried about resetting about 5 times before looking at the manual again and found how I could clear the library, because apparently it helped. Well, I cleared the library, pictures, videos, songs, recordings, EVERYTHING. It didn't freeze up again, but it had NOTHING on it. So as you can imagine I got bored with nothing, so I downloaded like, 3 of the 50 songs I had. It played well for about a week, and then... it froze. But other than the fact that I can't listen to my music it's a pretty good MP3 player. Nice sound (when it works), nice and small, nice colors, pretty easily understood controls, You can choose the background to be any picture you want. All in all if I could get a new MP3 player, I wouldn't get a Zen V Plus, though.
I bought this because a few weeks ago a friend of mine had this exact same camera. I waited until this weekend to buy it....even though it came with double a batteries, I think I should've been warned about how fast it would drain out. Even though I didn't do alot with it, the batteries still ran out in 1 day. Overall I love it! First digital camera I've own.~V~
This unit sucked ass. I say sucked because I had one and had to return because of false advertising and shoddy workmanship. Anyone who buys unit is an idiot and sucker.
Although I just bought the X-75 three days ago,I can pass a most favorable verdict now.You see it took the place of an old Canon BJC-2100.The BJC was slow,noisy and although it claimed &quot;Photo Quality&quot; capability it was anything but that.This printer does everything it's supposed to do well.There are more costly machines on the market,but if you don't need to spend the extra money then why do it?Oh yeah,the downside:the itsy bitsy,teeny weeny ink cartridges.
I have never owned a shortwave radio before I bought the Sangean ATS-909 in December 2005. I had no idea what to expect from a SW radio. I can't compare to any other radio but this is a very nice radio. First thing I noticed was how well everything was packaged. It is very secure in the factory box. Although Amazon's packaging wasn't that great because the Sangean box was bouncing around inside the Amazon box. I'm just glad Sangean packages the 909 so well.I pulled the radio out and it is heavier than I expected but not too heavy. Just enough to feal rugged, not cheap as others have said. It is extremely nice looking, it even impressed my wife with it's looks and she doesn't even care about this radio stuff. It looks like a really expensive radio. This radio is not "deaf" as people have called it. It receives very well. I have heard a lot from my listening position here in Arkansas. I hear Toronto, CA - Beijing, China - Radio Havana in Cuba - Brooklyn, NY - Washington DC, and numerous other stations. The whip antenna is longer than I expected. It extends to 44" long. The retractable wire antenna supplied with the radio helps bring in even more stations. Battery life is superb on my 909. It isn't a battery hog at all. I have had 4 Energizer 2500 mAh's in now for 3 days (listening 5 to 6 hours per day) and the batery meter still shows over half. My Sangean from Amazon.com for $208 (best price on the net I could find) has the blue "SANGEAN" label on the top left which I was told meant it is the latest version and has the newest speaker. The sound is excellent out of the speaker. I haven't used it on AC power so I can't comment on a humm that others say is present.There is a couple of things that I don't like about the 909. The backlight only stays on for 12 seconds and that really bugs me. I may see if RadioLabs will do only a light upgrade so it will stay on constantly. It isn't a big deal, just annoying at times. Other than that I really like the radio. The battery door on the 909 is really gimpy. It could stand to be improved.I love the signal meter and battery meter. I can also see why some people don't like the Sony 7600 because it doesn't have the tuning knob. I would really miss the tuning knob. I like being able to use the knob to tune in frequencies and fine tune on SSB. So many memories available, I don't think I'll ever use them all. The preloaded memories are great when you are just starting out like me. SSB reception seems to be good. I can hear those SSB transmissions very well using the tuning knob to fine tune the signal. I love the world time clock option so I can see what the UTC is without having to figure it up in my head. The meter band diagram across the bottom of the screen is helpful at times, especially to someone new to SW like me.The search feature works well but will only search within a selected band unless you manually make it step outside the band and begin the seach again. I wish it had a continous search on it so you could start at the bottom and go all the way through the frequency range of the radio. The radio has the ability to set 3 different timers but I haven't tried those yet. When listening to FM radio you can move the audio switch from news or normal to music and it really makes the audio a pleasure to listen to.All in all, I am glad I bought this radio over the Sony 7600GR because of all the added features the Sangean offers. I am extremely pleased with Sangean's product. You can check out a small picture review I made of the 909 here: http://www.geocities.com/scanning_arkansas/Sangean_ATS909.html?1134079869143 I will try to do a thourough review later. I would highly recommend this radio to anyone looking to get into shortwave listening.
I ordered 2 of these items as refurbished, one for myself and one for my boyfriend. They both came about 3 business days later and work great! No, they are not brand new, but the condition is only slightly noticable that they were used. I was really happy they worked at all. I figured out they work better on the station 88.1 (well for me in my area). Hope this is helpful!
Switched out a rebuilt modem that needed to be reset by the cable company occasionally. This is a GREAT modem! No problems and it is reliable and easy to set up and use. Good user interface.
I got this bag prior to my most recent vacation and much to my Fianc&eacute;s chagrin it really served its purpose. It easily handled all of my camera gear and tripod. In addition, it served as a good carryon for storing my iPod, magazines, and snacks. The only downsize is that there should be clips for the tripod straps so be advised that it is a bit cumbersome attaching and detaching the tripod from the bag. However, for the price, this product and its quality is unbeatable
The 512 SD Nemory works well with my canon camera and at a great price. I can recmoned this memory chip for the Canon Digital Power Shot.Ron
I bought this for my husband for Fathers Day. He absolutely loves it. I just wish I would have bought a bigger size now. However, I will buy another for a gift for the grandparents.
The tweeters have good clarity and power but not a lot of mid range. They are also small and unobtrusive on my desk. The subwoofer is powerful and crisp but I wish the sub's volume control wasn't in the back--I frequently have to tilt it forward so I can reach behind. The master volume is on a wired remote that is convenient for times when I am not at my PC but not the most desirable control. A knob showing volume level would be better. These are definitely better than the speakers that came with my PC and I am happy with them overall.
Excellent! Already have a much more expensive set...same brand....this one is almost as good quality and actually better for watching TV without total cancellation of room "noise" (my wife!). Also MUCH better than my TV Ears!
i bought this for a mustang but the size is a bit two big for the side panel.aside from the size this box not only does it hit, it hits really hard. i paired it with a kicker CVR12 and the car alarms of the side cars go off in mid volume and at $29 dollars you cant go wrong.
Pros: great build, feels nice and solid;- the touch pad is excellent very precise movement: tapping the top and bottom of the strip or simply holding it down allows excellent precision and accuracy.- great feedback with the buttons (you don't have to wonder if you pressed a button when it's in your pocket).- sound quality is excellent volume from 0 - 40. around 20 is already loud enough for me.- color screen; big pictures will appear blurry, but it's expected with a small screen- very intuitive controls. the back button always brings you back to the last screen no matter what the last screen is. example: while in the picture browser i wanted to change the song click FF then click back and i'm back in the picture browser.- excellent shuffle mode algorithm: you will not hear the same song twice as it the player takes the played songs out of the algorithm- MTP = drag and drop if you prefer it more than windows media player. there is no propietary software (but drag and drop is slower than syncing with WMP. it's still not UMS)- excellent FM tuner- battery life is excellent, it actually gets about 12 hours as advertised- removable battery- comes with a iskin like case (but the case attracts a lot of dust)CONS- IRIVER hurried to release this product; thus, the software isn't complete. there are A LOT OF BUGS. Hopefully, these bugs will be fixed soon with a firmware upgrade. here's some of the bugs1. some might encounter problems with syncing with wmp i/o error2. albums on player plays in alphabetical instead of by track number3. the clock on the player might not work4. the back light turns on and off randomly in some units.there are some more bugs... visit www.misticriver.net- you can rate songs on the player but it doesn't integrate with windows media. so a rating of 5 on a song does not update your library on windows media. the player just put the 5 stars first and 1 star last in a list.- for some, this might be a con but not for me - once the backlight is off the screen is pitch black, you can't see anything. press any button turns the backlight on then proceed with function. so if you want the player to FF you got to press it twice.- file browing is slow in browser mode (not the music browser but the file browser the music browser by artist, title.... is nice and fast)- horrible tech support. expect long wait time. (called around 4:30 ish, never answered...finally at about 5:05 got a voice mail saying their hours are from XXXX to 5:00pm)conclusion. i'm giving a 3 star because at $280 there are simply too many bugs with the player right now; with time IRIVER will release upgrades to fix these issues because it's their new flagship model. the functions and features of the player beats any player out there within the same price range. be patient with this player, it will be an excellent product if IRiver fix all the bugs.for more research info goto www.misticriver.net click on forums then the H seriesit's an excellent forum for support and faqs.EDIT: regarding "tommygman" i'm glad your player works perfectly. and no i did not simply read something negative. I have a H10 myself and i'm waiting patiently for an upgrade. furthermore, i can tell you that the Korean version of H10 (UMS) which came out a month before the us version (MTP) already had 2 firmware upgrades while they're on FW1.10 the us is still on FW1.00 IRiver has a list of bug fixes which you can find at misticriver.net
I needed a short CAT5 cable to connect my router to my cable modem. This one foot cable worked perfectly, as the router is right next to the modem. I did not want to bundle up a longer cable for this very short run. I have all the tools, testers, connectors and wire to make up my own patch cables, but for $2 a piece, it was easier to just order a few of these cables. They worked just fine when I received them and plugged them in.
These speakers sound great. Perfect retrofit into FZJ80 LandCruiser to fit behind factory speaker grills.
even though it was advertised as such - it did not read my SDHC card. Worth the price paid, I guess !
..Wide angle viewing is more than we though it would be...Any place in the room is "a good seat". Remote control is nice and simple, easy to use with these "old" fingers of mine! The whole sound/audio system is outstanding--selecting the levels to fit the room. Very stable stand, and it turns so you can set it for viewing from anywhere in the room. Color and resolution of the display is outstanding....Overall, OUTSTANDING and very "Toshiba" in quality! We LOVE it!
Well I was very unsure how this product would work since I only paid $5 for it after shipping was included. As soon as I got it, I plugged the HDMI Cable into my new Sony DVD 1080p Up convert DVD player, and I was blown away by it's super crisp picture quality. I have since then bought one for my x-box 360, and wow gaming never looked so good before. If you want a premium HDMI cable for a cheap price get this one. Why pay between $40-80 at a store when it is so easy to shop on-line.
I ordered one strip of Viking DL1356 512MB for my Dell Inspiron 600m, the machine that this memory model is supposedly designed for. The DL1356 memory continuously freezes my computer. I even tried having the DL1356 installed without any other memory strips; still froze my computer.I should have trusted the_verdugo's review.
I seriously cannot believe how bad the instructions are that come with it. Not only does this thing LOOK different than in the instruction page, but they don't specify ANYTHING and apparently half the parts you get don't even go on it.I'm so frustrated with this thing, and I'm a technician. These guys seriously need some youtube tutorials
Along with a new MB and 2GB DDR2 ram, this CPU greatly enhanced my computing experience. Installation presented no problems, chip runs fast and cool with only a standard heatsink and fan. Average temp for processor is 36 degrees celsius. This is an excellent chip for a good price. Buy it!
needed replacement cables for our Sony camcorder. Original cables were lost and these worked just as good as the originals and were a great price!
Very happy with the purchase of my new Tiffen UV Protection Filter.I've had it now for a few weeks, and I'm very happy with the quality ofpictures using this filter.
If you are looking for an inexpensive 4 x 6 album, or are looking for a proof album this is the one. Shame it doesn't come in any sort of box.
I bought these based on the other reviews and they fit my ears well and the sound is pretty good for the money too. I use them at the gym and bought a couple of sets since the price is so low in case I lose them.I would recommend if you're looking for good sound and fit for a low price.
Is this have a 4 pin or is it a 5 pin? I have a cobra 25 wx st and my mic went bad on me and I need to know
My Ps3 slim was turning off after 20-30 minutes of use.Bought some arctic silver, stripped down the PS3, cleaned everything off and dobbed a tab in the middle of both chips.Put it all back together and 6 hours later, PS3 still humming cool and nice.Ive used "other" thermal solutions before and they just do not last like Arctic does. You also use alot less of it typically.NOTE: why are there always a couple of screws left over when you put something back together ?
I just got off the line with their product support. They were very rude to me. It seemed they were trying to get me off the phone as quick as possible. Completely unwilling to help or stand by there product. Buy one and hope nothing ever goes wrong with it.
I had the same problem with Mini cruzer being stuck in my PC. I think that the slots on the usb connector are too deep due to the thicker metal used. It realy took me lot of force to get it out. Besides that everything else workrd fine.
This "suck-it-all" camera is of lower quality than my old 35 mm camera.It's worth twenty bucks at best. So cheaply made, you can hear the camera clicking on the inside when you turn it on.You can't even view an image after you take a picture, which to me, is the whole point of a digi cam.Before you waste cash on this, I suggest you look at 35 mm for the same price.I'm currently seeking a refund on this piece of crude.
The producet arrived on time, it cleaned the head, but it did not resolve our problem. This has nothing to do with the quality of the cleaning tape.
Last summer I borrowed the SIGMA 50-500 for a week while I was vacationing with the most wonderful woman in the world. We spent the week in a small rustic cabin on Seventh Lake in the central Adirondacks. I had a great time shooting with the lens, but frankly, I was not careful enough at that time to make the sort of outstanding images of which this lens is capable.I tried snapping things in a hurry and on dark rainy days. The SIGMA 50-500 isn't really designed for that sort of low light grab work. Since then I've learned a lot about light, shutter speed, the relative stability of tripods, and what one should expect from a 500mm telephoto lens. Now I am taking the sort of images this unique lens is meant for.The SIGMA 50-500 EX DG HSM APO is a very unique lens. Back in the day, the manufacturing process didn't allow vendors to make lenses like this with good optical properties. These days, they practically do miracles by the old standards. This lens isn't something you see around every day-yet at least-but it takes great pictures.At a little over four pounds, it's very light as 500mm lenses go. Vibration reduction (Image Stabilization for Canon fans) would be a great benefit, but for the price, you just can't come close to the performance of this lens anywhere else. It comes with a carrying and storage bag, but you can't have a body attached while it's in the bag. On the other hand, this lens can be carried with a body attached without too much effort. I wouldn't want to hike with it, but it's OK for half-day birding trips and things like that.For more information and some example shots, see my Blog at http://www.LarryEiss.com
I happened to catch these guys on sale and am happy with the purchase. I've owned some different types of the higher-end buds but they've all become damaged in one way or another, so I ordered the CX300's (pretty much out of randomness) and found them to do the trick. Overall they have a smooth frequency, good response and although the bass isn't "boomy" it's still present and alive.One thing to note however, the cord is a little short for these guys (barely reaches into my pants pocket) and I had to get a small extension for when I'm walking around or whatnot.
I bought this camera a few months ago for a trip to Europe. I wanted something inexpensive, versatile, lightweight, and easy to use that would still give me some good-quality prints. This camera delivered everything I wanted-my pictures came out great, and it was very simple to use. I took pictures inside and outside and in all different lightings, and the many different settings made it easy to adjust to wherever I was.It was easy to carry around since it's so small and lightweight, and I've accidentally dropped it a couple of times now, and seems to be pretty durable. The only partial disappointment was the panorama feature--pic tures taken on this setting print as regular 4x6's, but with a black stripe on the top and the bottom. This is not really that big a drawback, but if you're going to buy the camera you should know in advance that that's what it does.Other than that, I think this camera is great! ...it's truly an amazing value and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in taking some really nice pictures with a simple point-and-shoot.
I got this little camera when I was going to Hawaii for vacation. I wanted a camera that was light weight and waterproof. When I found this I knew it was the one I wanted. I researched it, reading all the reviews, watching videos and looking at pictures it has taken. And I fell in love with it. I got a few memory cards for it and I was off to Hawaii. It took amazing pictures. Unfortunately when I went I wasn't able to go snorkeling due to rough surf but it held up well in the monsoon on the north end of the island! Wow, shock proof too?! I must have sat on this camera a dozen times and flipped out thinking I must have broken it and every time I was relieved to find out that it was still alive and in perfect working condition. I still use this camera every day and love it.It does however had somewhat of a delay. I've missed some photos because of it. You need to hold down the shutter button for a few seconds. And I wish it had a feature that when you shut the camera off and then turned it back on, lets say you were taking a video it would still be on video mode. Or at least there could be an option for it. I don't want to keep turning on and off the camera and then having to scroll to find the right setting every time. Maybe if there were a button on the side of the camera?Hopefully in the newer models that will be an upgrade?Overall, I still love this camera, and its great in the pool in the summer time, and even on the beach! Sand washes right off with the hose!
Ordered Canon E-P50 Easy Photo Packs on Amazon to replace my used one. I was kept informed of when it was mailed and the order came quickly and in good condition. I'm a happy, satisfied, customer! Thank you!
I purchased this product due to its Bluetooth capabilities. While it takes a bit more setup than your standard keyboard and mouse, it works extremely well. The keyboard and mouse work very well and have a great feel. The keyboard is extremely comfortable. The mouse charger also acts as a Bluetooth hub, which I used to connect my Palm Pilot and hope to use with a Bluetooth enabled phone soon.The software also provides a few nice extras, such as onscreen volume display. Cap Lock/Num Lock/Scroll Lock onscreen display.It came down to this product or the Microsoft Bluetooth setup. I chose Logitech both because of my previous success with their products and because the keyboard is a standard layout. The Microsoft version moves the Insert/Delete// block of six keys into a two column formation and doubles the size of the delete key. As a programmer, this frustrated me to no end.Overall I am very impressed and I am planning on purchasing a duplicate set for my home.
Like everyone else I bought this KLH system at a discount price of 75 bucks + 40$ in shipping. When I first got it I was upset by the fact that it &quot;Too Loud&quot; as others have mentioned. However, I have found a quick and easy fix for this - Blow out the speakers! Just Kidding. I really wanted this system to watch every day TV because I do not rent videos from the store. I purchase them &quot;ON DEMAND&quot;. It took me a little while to figure out but I have a great setting that you all can use for your Television:-Plug the Center speaker and the BASE BOOM BOX from the main speaker chamber to the Audio &quot;Out-puts&quot; from you TV.-Then plug the left and right speakers from the main speaker chamber to you CABLE AUDIO &quot;Output&quot; on all your cable boxes. This produces a MASSIVE sound that can be controlled with your TV and Cable Volume controls rather than the messed up Volume controls on the KLH DVD system. Buy movies from Paperview! If you do use the DVD only keep the extra two &quot;back&quot; speakers plugged in it as it won't be as loud. The speaker system and Bass tubes are magnificent for 75 bucks when connected to the Cable and TV, who cares about the DVD. CNN, ESPN, and Sunday football games are MASSIVE with the sound.Now go hook it up!
I owned a Shure E2c head phone prior to this one. And I can say that the Sennheiser CX300 exceeds the E2c significantly in sound quality - especially the low frequencies. This is a must buy if you listen to music using portable devices like an iPod.
I really enjoy the iPod mini. What I dislike is using itunes. I also have musicmatch which I like better and is more user friendly. The iPod itself is really cool and does what it says it will. It is nice and small and works great.
I am impressed on a daily basis with this product. I have had some small gatherings outside my home and the apple hifi provided enough music for all to hear without distortion. If it came in black I would buy another one for my home office.
I have two of these units in my home server, a lian li full tower custom setup. I run 8 green (5400 rpm) 2TB drives in a RAID 5 + spare setup... (12TB formatted). I use a Highpoint rocket Raid SAS/Sata controller and all of the drives have been firmware updated to behave well in a raidset. Anyone who tells you that these chassis are not a good value doesn't know how to build and cool a system.Just like any component in a custom build, it dumps heat into the PC case chassis that must be evacuated by fans.. If you expect the hot plug enclosure to both handle the drives and push the heat out of the inside of the server case, you are mistaken. You case should already have enough negative pressure from multiple 12cm or better exhaust fans... especially for dense drive solutions. I'm not certain why anyone would put 7200 rpm drives in an enthusiast chassis, but it's possible if you have enough exhaust pull from your case.I've been running this setup for a few months now and would recommend it to friends withouth concern.
I have had this remote for about 4 years now and have not been able to ditch my factory remote because the Logitech 880 doesn't set in the charger right and you think you have it on and it's charging but when you want to use it it's dead. The problem is the charging contacts on the remote don't make good contact with the contacts on the charger. Logitech is well aware of this problem and offers no help with a fix! That's why I will not buy another product from them. Dont just take my word on it.... Google it and you'll see.
I bought this stereo in May of 2001 and it has never failed or had any problems. The speakers are powerful and the CD player can play all CD formats except for CD-RW's (I really wish it could play CD-RW's.) I have never had a single problem with this system. When I purchased it I expected it to be able to switch between CD to Radio to Cassette with the remote but it doesn't do that at all. The remote does in fact work to change the Volume, Radio Prestets, Scan through chanels, play/pause the CD player, change track on the CD player, skip around on the song, it can also with the remote shuffle and Repeat songs. I would strongly recommend this stereo to anyone who needs just a simple radio, but I would not reccommend it to anyone who would frequently use it due to the fact that it doesn't have a 6 CD Changer (I wish I got one with a six CD changer) I got this stereo and it replaced an older Sony boombox model. I like the purchase I made into this and I will continue to buy Philip's products along with many other brands.
This TV is awesome for the price. For HDTVs that are smaller like this, you dont really need 1080p. This 720p looks as good as the picture on my 1080i 50" Sony LCD. My dad has a Toshiba Regza 42" and it is awesome too.
I bought this cable modem to replace my 7 year old Toshiba modem. I was having to power cycle the Toshiba modem every other day. I think it was on its last leg. Since installing the Surfboard modem it just stays up and I no longer have to reset the modem. I am not observing any noticeable improvement in speed but this is just casual observation and not based on any scientific speed test.I ran into a slight issue during set up but the problem corrected itself. The set up was easy but the modem didn't come up right away (i.e., didn't get four green lights on the front panel). The cable company customer service rep who registered the modem for me could not figure out why it didn't turn up. They opened a ticket to dispatch a technician next morning. But when I checked the modem a few hours later it was fully on and had four green lights. It's been working great ever since. I would highly recommend this modem.
This cable works great and is super easy to use. After reading the around it seemed that most of the reviewers said that it made the quality bad, but using a standard def tv I can't tell a difference at all in straight tv quality to from-the-mac quality.
I'm sad to say that I agree with many of lower ratings given to The Little Friend, and I wanted to like it, I really did. I picked it up almost immediately after completing Donna Tartt's first novel, The Secret History. TSH is one of the most wonderful and beautifully written novels I have ever read, and I strongly encourage any readers who might have been turned off by this novel to go out and read it anyways. Tartt brings her characteristically beautiful writing style to this novel as well, but in the end she isn't really saying anything. This book didn't have much plot, and while I enjoy beautiful prose and descriptive writing, The Little Friend is composed almost entirely of long, irrelevant and often redundant descriptions of life in the south.The novel starts out wonderfully enough, and the first chapter or two-concerning Robin's death and the immediate aftermath-had me really excited to read the rest. About twenty pages in, however, Robin is mostly forgotten and with him goes any real hope for a plot. This would have worked far better for a shorter novel, and what really drags it down is the overabundance of descriptive language with absolutely no bearing on the story line. The plot seems even more diminutive when dwarfed by pages upon pages describing a particular warehouse or train track or garden hose. The over attention to detail breaks up the action as well. When it finally seems as if something is going to happen-just as the suspense begins to build and it looks as if a plot is beginning to come together-the narrative is once again broken up to describe some trivial detail for six pages.TSH wasn't overtly action-oriented either, but it worked because it didn't lose sight of the story it was trying to tell and successfully used subtlety to add to the suspense instead of getting distracted. It helped that the narrator was an intellect and a college student, and his musings were far more entertaining than that of a twelve-year-old child.I also was very disappointed with the way Tartt chose to end this novel. The end felt extremely chopped off. I just... didn't get it.Still TLF gets three stars from me because Donna Tartt is undoubtedly one of the most gifted modern writers that I have ever read when it comes to prose. Her writing is beautiful, detailed, and certainly descriptive. Her style is completely unique and extremely talented. She certainly doesn't write caricatures or cliches-her characters are well rounded, lovingly detailed, and she manages to make every detail of her world feel completely real.
This battery did say BT-446 on it and it was a tight fit into the phone. I charged it per the directions and it doesn't hold a charge much better than the dying original battery in my Uniden. The original battery was 5 years old and would last for hours of talking up till recently. On the new battery, I talked 25 min. and left it off the charger for 12 hours and it was down to 1 bar on the battery! This was on Amazon Prime and the seller was listed as Global Essentials.
It works perfect. It's a great product for the price. I recommend it. No problems with my sony camera.
Like MOST marine binoculars these are individual eye focus. This works great for astronomy because you are looking at far away objects. Once you focus, you never have to focus again. Crystal clear images. No fogging. A bit heavy, but wow, what a view. Quality constructed binocular, case and strap. Highly recommended.
bought this dual reciever as a gift for a relative... did not know what a great deal i got! no problem with installation. figuing out settings was easy, just play with it with manual and it becomes simple. sound was terrific! would not suggest using with stock speakers... upgrade for super sound. would suggest this unit to anyone who wants super sound for super price. no problem with using stick in usb port.
I bought this receiver thinking it will deliver 130w through "all" channels. WRONG!It does 100w RMS thru 2 channels only. Other channels peak at 130w at 1kHz. The result is you barely hear any surround effects.Besides, controls are really hard on this, especially when configuring your speakers. The test tone switches from one speaker to another too fast for you to set it to the desired level. The remote control is also cheap plastic.The unit I got had switched speaker outs for right front and right surround.I returned this receiver within a week.
I love Sony products, but this one is very confusing. The play icon is reversed....the arrow points to the left instead of pointing to the right! This is the opposite of every audio system I've ever used. The rewind arrow and the forward arrow are reversed as well. I felt like an idiot using this at first, since I kept fast forwarding when I thought I was rewinding. Very very confusing! But its a Sony, so I'm stuck with a long-lasting good product that I am forever frustrated using.
Struck out on this one. I'm usually not afraid of buying cheep stuff. However, no matter what I still expect it to be at a descent quality. This amp works but it sounds crappy and puts out about half of its advertised power. Thought I could hold myself over for a while but all I got was a pyle of crap.
I went with the ER6i over the ER6 because other reviews bragged about the better Bass on the "i" version. I can't say if it's better or not, but I can say that it's great. I just bought my second pair for my gym bag, I just couldn't put up ith the earbuds that came with the MP3 player I use while working out. My 1st ER6i pair stay in my brief case so I'm never without them when I travel. My daughter doesn't like "in ear" earphones, these have never bothered me though.
I am thrilled with this theater in a box system - lots of power great picture and enough ins and outs for my needs - easy to put together and I love the wireless so no more mess from front to back of the room - I had a panasonic for my other TV so decided to get another one for my HD - this is wonderful
i really wanted to like this monitor. it comes in a nice, sleek package and was very easy to set-up. color was acceptable, as well as response time. however, text was fuzzy no matter what i did to adjust. not terrible, but not as sharp as i had expected. in the end, this monitor went back to amazon (which still has the best return policy in the universe!). ...
All the RioVolts in the SP line (90, 100, 250) are great. I have the 100. It's anti-skip is wondefully good. I almost never am able to get mine to skip, especially when playing mp3's. It's built well, has a great shape for holding in your hand, and sounds great, too.I really don't see the purpose in getting the 250 unless you're absolutely sure the stations you'd be listening to will come in clear on it. You'd likely be better off buying a seperate little radio that would deffinately get better reception and cost you 1/4 of the price difference between the 90 and the 250. And the fact that the 250 is firmware upgradable and the 90 is not is not a big deal either; my 100 is upgradable, too, but it was fine before I upgraded it!In any case, any of these RioVolts will make you happy to own one.
This is I believe the fourth MacAlly product I have owned, and this is by far my favorite. I absolutely hated the Apple mouse that came with my iMac, finding it to be too large and heavy, even with my relatively big hands. So, based upon experience with previous MacAlly mouses, I bought the Optical Scroll Jr. Mouse, and fell in love with it the moment I plugged it in and began to use it.This mouse is tiny and lightweight, making it easy to maneuver this mouse even in a small confined area. The two &quot;main&quot; buttons are programmable, providing an advantage over the Apple mouse that came with the iMacs shipping in Fall 2000. There is also a front-center scrolling wheel, which can be useful depending upon one's working habits.Since the iMacs of the time came available in one of five &quot;flavors,&quot; a colored shield can be affixed to the top of this mouse to match, creating a color-coordinated system.Overall, this is an excellent mouse. Small children could easily use this mouse without much hassle due to its size and (lack of) weight. The cord is also extremely long, allowing it to be directly connected to a computer several feet away with still enough cord remaining to provide great maneuverability.
I got this bag and since I usually pocket my 120GB Gears of War Special Edition Zune while listening to audiobooks on flights and other monotonous activities like mowing the lawn or doing the dishes, I keep it well protected in a clear hard plastic case with a screen protector.It fits perfectly in the case with this cover and since I don't have the need to wear my Zune like a fashion accessory, it never leaves it's plastic case. Btw, if you want a Zune for running, get the smaller version. It's solid state memory with no hard drive or moving parts to be damaged by inertial stresses. Then you won't be griping about some of the other reviews on this item about the case not being made specifically for them...I use the extra storage for a solar USB battery backup, the MyVu video glasses and the supporting cables. I'm pretty much self contained and the case protects it all quite well.Don't listening to the silly people who got a case NOT designed to accommodate another case... Great product.
I purchased the Sonos system 3 or 4 Months ago and am very please with the results. The installation was simple, I had music streaming from my PC to my Home theater receiver within 30 minutes. Although The controller is a bit klunky and hard to navigate, it provides full functionality to play whatever I want, wherever I want without moving. I have 3 zones installed now and can easily expand to additonal zones. Highly Recommend the system if you have the budget.
When I first installed the card in my 3-year-old Nuvi 255W it couldn't tell anything was there. However, I could see folders existed when I put the card in my computer's card reader. A very patient Garmin Tech Support person talked me through the process of downloading and installing a Nuvi firmware update (which also required downloading and updating a Microsoft program in order to proceed), and now everything works as it should. The product is great. A warning about the possible need for a firmware upgrade would have been nice.
this bad is a pretty good size. holds my printer dock, camera and photo mp3 player which is bigger than my camera. i love it
This is awesome little flash. Works great. If you use little creativity (or just go online and search) you can achieve great results.
It works well and protects the camera well. The only complaint is that the hole for the strap is too small and you can't pull it out easily.
Rated as a radio, the FM performance of this unit is quite good. But AM sensitivity is poor on all but the strongest stations. My old Sony Walkman easily bested it on AM. The radio has many presets for stations and is very lightweight. It all depends on whats important to you.
In the past, I've had problems with &#34;compatible&#34; ink cartridges and &#34;re-manufactured.&#34; The Lexmark name brand works best for me.
I don't see how anyone could possibly rates these headphones higher than one or zero stars since the rubber wires/cables make this unbearable bouncing noise with the slightest movement.The headphones sound OK, but that line noise is something that I can't even believe exists - didn't anyone designing these things use them?Don't buy these, you will hate them.
I really enjoy my Cannon printer. I use my printer everyday and it's proformance is great. The Canon company should still sell the BJC-2110 printer.
CD player works great, would recommed it to anyone one, great pink coloring, batteries last fairly long.Company selling them is excellent to deal with. Mailman supposedly delievered package to me and it wasn't on my porch, so I called the company and they shipped another one to me right away.
I bought this over a year ago to replace my original iPod headphones (which I lost), and they have held up amazing well. I've never had a problem with audio quality, and they fit very snuggly into the ear - just like the original earbud. I do wish they came in white, but aside from that I'm very happy with these, and will definitely repurchase them when (if) my current set gets worn down. If you're looking for outstanding bass or studio-quality sound, you might invest in a more expensive pair, but if you just want comfy, durable earbuds for standard listening, these are perfect!
Fast shipping! You cant beat the price of this box, trust me, I shopped around. Installed a 12 Rockford DVC and it sounds great!
I found under FreeBSD and Windows XP that when I tried to use this device in client mode, I could not reliably get a link between the ethernet port on my Dell laptop (Broadcom ethernet) and the AP. There is nothing about this in the manual, but the D-Link site, under troubleshooting(general section, not specific to DWL-G730AP) ->"No Link Light", says to try setting the link speed on whatever you want to connect to the ethernet port to 10 Mbits/sec + half duplex. Anyway, to make a long story short, I set the link speed to 100Mbits/sec, full duplex under FreeBSD and XP, and now I can reliably get a link. Previously under both OSes the ethernet port speed had been set to autoselect. So - if you run into this problem, you may want to try setting the link speed manually.
This a great case for the PhilipsPet824 dvd player. Fits nice holds 4 discs,room for battery and headphones.good value..
Exactly what I was looking for because I have a stackup on ink. I was happy to find this product, when i was striking out at the stores. I did not know it was an obsolete product. Thanks
I'm no expert and haven't compared this to other brands and/or lesser models, but I can say that I hear parts of the music I never heard or noticed before.Whether the price is worth it is all relative to the individual. I'm happy.....my one and only concern is the durability of the wiring connection to the earbud. I baby these things.....they are definitely not my exercise device.
It appears this mouse has a lifespan of no more than 6 months. While it functioned excellent at the beginning, over the last couple of months I've noticed that it started to react slowly as I used it, like the battery power was low (even with a fresh battery). After just under 6 months, the right-click has completely stopped functioning. You'd think the left click would wear out faster than the right click since I use that constantly, but the right-click has completely failed to even 'click', let alone function. Not sure the cost of returning it to Microsoft would warrant repair or replacement, I'll just buy a new one - only this time I'll follow the lead of others and go with Logitech since they do seem to be built 'sturdier'. Too bad - this mouse seemed to be the perfect choice to use with my laptop.
This adaptor works the way it is designed. However the headset that I purchased to go with this adaptor is not worth the money.
When I first used the drive, the software installed as described. But when I tried to access the drive on another computer to transfer data, it could not be opened. Kept getting paging error, no matter how I tried. I have tried accessing the drive on 3 computers, all with no result. I have used a WD Passport in the same way successfully. I now have to buy a drive that will work
I got this scanner on special at BestBuy for ...(way less than the normal price)! But even at it's current price it's worth looking at. This scanner is FAST, even at 400 DPI it blazes through scans quickly. I didn't have any regular 35mm slides to test the scanner with but I did get some amazing results (with a little tweaking in Photoshop) scanning from 40+ year old Kodak stereoscopic transparencies (these transparencies are about the size of a dime each (two per slide)) when scanning at the recommended 400 DPI. I was even able to reproduce a few acceptable, though not fantastic, images from 8mm film (yes, 8mm movie film!). My only complaints with this scanner are the software is buggy, it's crashed several times on me ... All in all, it's one worth considering.
Quality construction, excellent glass, properly coated, worked great in helping me shoot sunsets in Hawaii last week.
I these up at Target when they went on sale [also helps if you are or know an employee]. I just wanted something that is small and sounds great and without upsetting the other tenants in the apartment. I made the right choice. Perfect balance of highs, lows and mids. And if you turn them up you can tell there isn't a subwoofer. There is just a sincere balance of bass that will easily fill the room and not rattle the windows. It does somewhat discourage me there isn't a power light like on many other speakers. I know Bose like streamlined products but LEDs aren't that difficult to implement in design. A dim, white LED wouldn't make the appearance of this product any less attractive on my desktop. Aside from that, just make sure it's all plugged in and they do produce excellent sound:) They do cost more than the average Altec-Lansing or Creatives but Bose does lots of homework on their speakers before they put them on the shelves. The pass-through headphone port with muting of the speakers is a nice feature, too. It just won't make your cheap headphones sound like Bose, of course!
You will enjoy having this case for your GPS. I have used mine alot and am glad I purchased it.
UPDATE 02/21/2012:I have found that coupling this lens with an external flash like 430EXII bounced from a wall or ceiling properly, it produces just gorgeous portraits in low-light/night. The colors came out so vibrant and lively that i now only use this lens and the flash to capture portraits indoor at night. Outdoor/daytime, and its back to my 85mm whose creamy bokeh can't be touched by this lens.----------------I used the nifty fifty for 2 years before deciding i am comfortable with primes and want to upgrade to next level. I wanted to get a wider lens as 50mm gets tight on my crop-sensor and preferably get faster than the 1.8 - low light performance is addictive. Thus i decided to get the Sigma 30mm f1.4 - wider AND faster. That's another fantastic lens but after a while, i noticed i am missing the kind of portraits I was getting with 50mm - more tight/intimate kind. So i looked into getting a 50mm f1.4 but then came across the 100mm f2.8 MACRO. Thinking longer lens will provide better portrait shots, i got that. It does capture beautiful portraits outdoor and in bright light BUT being used to FAST primes, the f2.8 proved to be too slow for me to take blur-free shots of kids indoor hand-held. It also was a bit too long on crop-sensor. I then did more research and came across this 60mm MACRO f2.8. It sounded like its image quality is on par with 100mm and on my crop-sensor, will be more manageable. It will also double as a Macro lens. I exchanged my 100mm for this 60mm. It fares better than 100mm as far as hand-held operation goes, still f2.8 is too slow for available light/indoor w/o flash photography so not all of my shots came out blur-free. But I also learned techniques to get blur-free shots with slower lenses - i have to be careful and mindful of camera shake whereas it was a non-issue with f1.4 or f1.8 lenses. This lens does produce beautiful images (see my samples under MEJazz) but for the purpose of portraits, i feel i am not getting the bokeh at the same level as 50 1.8 - I am talking about the level of blurriness, not the QUALITY of it. Understandable, at 1.8 you'll have more blurred background than at 2.8. So I am seriously thinking about going back to nifty-fifty (heard bad things about 50 1.4 USM motor). But then I came across the 85mm 1.8. Its closer to 100mm AND is fast at f1.8 - that sounds like a perfect portrait lens on paper. I have ordered one and really hoping it would prove to be ultimate portrait lens for me. I will most likely keep the 60mm as a sharp / macro lens as i got a good deal on it. Oh and the ring-USM focus motor on these 60/100mm lenses is just fabulous - buttery smooth and so quiet! its a luxury i do want to have on at least one of my lens. My rating is for the overall lens image/build quality - not for suitability for my purpose (low-light, hand-held portraits). This would be a 5-star lens if it was at least f2.0 or has the IS.
I have had this product for two months. I use it to charge two iPod shuffles, generation 1. The charger works great. It can do a full charge from dead to full in 3 hours. Charging the Ipods off a USB cable is problematic at best. On my windows box I can't charge the iPods at all. On my iMac I can but it takes twice as long as compared with this charger.The batteries in the iPods are terrible. They discharge just sitting around. With the iMac I have it set to turn of at 3 AM to save ware and tare on a $2500 piece of equipment. It makes much more since to plug up an iPod to a $10.00 dedicated charger and leave it charging and or topping off all night so the unit is ready to go in the morning.As an aside, iPods very occasionally burst into flames so using this unit with an extension cord means I can place the iPod and charger where if a fire were to occur, less damage would be done.Also note that IPod batteries and other lithium ion rechargeable batteries do develop memory issues so iPods should be run down and recharged fully every 30 cycles or so. Never leave a lithium ion battery totally discharged for more than a day and store unused lithium ion batteries with approximately 40 - 60% charge in a cool place like 40 degrees F. A good storage place would be a refrigerator.I highly recommend this product. The folding 110 jack works great. perfect for travel as well as home.
This Sony software is actually made by Pinnacle Systems, and thus Sony's helpdesk will refer you to Pinnacle. Boy did I need help! The software came without a serial # required to install it, and it took me almost 8 hours with email, fax and phone with Pinnacle to get a serial #. The FireWire card supplied did not include the promised installation instructions, so I had ...[to] guess. Once I got the serial #, the installation went well, but Pinnacle's help desk is not an impressive outfit. Once installed, my Win XP PC instantly recognized my Sony Mini DV camcorder, and I downloaded my tape onto my hard drive with good intuitive controls.
Smooth! Definitely because it gets installed and running in a jiffy! I havent tried any other keyboards so I am not in a position to compare, but I do know that setting up some accessories can be real tasking.The feel of the keyboard is very much like that of a notebook computer. There are some "soft foldable" keybaords on the market, for which I have heard people cribbing.I mostly use it to compose email messages and it surely does make a difference. There is a command key the functions of which (in addition to numeric keys) can be customized to open different programs and utilities. Plus there are default keys to open the most commonly used applications. There is no external power requirement, meaning no additional wires... thank God.So the question is why did I give it four stars if it so user friendly and functionally adequate? Well, I feel that it is a little bit too pricey. I mean you can get Palm m100 or Palm Zire in its price! But all in all, if you really have the need... go for it.
Let me state first off, I absolutely love these headphones! The sound is great and they are quite comfortable. These particular headphones however, are not just headphones. Somewhere in the description I missed that they came with a microphone and a 2.5mm jack (with a 3.5mm adapter). The problem is, this adapter is just a short extension and the weight of the adapter pulls the cord where I plug it into my computer. So, over the past few weeks, the wires have been pulled out and I no longer have sound in the left earbud, and will soon loose sound in the right as well. If you want these great headphones, look for the true Sony Fantopia headphones, not some junk set that was built to use with a mobile phone.
Sounds great until you start moving.. Cuts in and out. Get the tape connector instead.
I was never very good at math so I am not surprised that I feel the need to write this. Maybe somewhere on the Amazon site it has all the appropriate shipping times and disclaimers but my shipping time seems a little on the side of extraordinary. I ordered this Camera on the 15th of October. My estimated delivery date is between the 29th of October and the 2nd of November. Granted, I did take advantage of the Free Super saver shipping but I still can't seem to get all the 'allow 3-5 additional days for this and that' to add up to the half a month. It is currently the 19th and it still is noted as not yet shipped. At this point I could walk to the fulfillment center, pick it up and walk home and have it before the 29/02. I guess the point of SuperSlower shipping is "you get what you pay for".Chris
I am very pleased. Easy to use, easy to download music and just the right size to hold all of the music I like to listen to. The only thing I don't like is the headphones jack hole is bigger than the headphones jack that I normally use. Oh, and make sure you turn your photos the correct way before you download them to see them properly on the screen.
I bought this hard drive because the old one that originally came with my system broke. Compared to my other 2gb hard drive, its the best thing since sliced bread. Drive speed might be a little slow but I wanted to save a few bucks. Great drive, recommened if you wanna save some cash.
I bought this cable to hook up my PS3 to my LCD TV and it works perfectly fine. For the price, you cannot beat it...it's a fraction of what you would pay for an HDMI cable at BestBuy or Wal-Mart. Highly recommended.
Order and using the product for over two months with no problems. Exactly what it says it is. Not the quitest ever, but pretty good. Plus it's nice to actually have a manual. Not that it was really needed, but still nice to have.
Prompt delivery. Perfect condition. Would not hesitate to order again. A +++++
Even lower priced Zeikos UV filters far outperform in clarity, sharpness and flare reduction. It took 3 Tiffen purchases for me to realize this.
This unit appears to be built with a lot of quality. It has performed well so far but has not been tested during an actual power outage. My setup includes the Inverter/Charger and two 12 volt marine deep cycle batteries connected in parallel. I am powering a 5.0 amp sump pump. The unit will power the sump pump without any problems.
I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO NOT BUY THIS REMOTE CONTROL!!!!It is a total scam....the remote takes 4 AAA batteries and drains them every 3 weeks....it is absolutely ridiculous!!!! I hardly watch television, but I purchased this remote because of its attractive design, and I have been kicking myself ever since!!! Every vibration in the house sets off the light feature so the remote is on all the time, plus it is the most annoying shade of neon blue imaginable. When you are trying to watch a movie in the dark, the remote is a constant distraction with is incessant glowing on and off.... PLEASE purchase a less demanding and more battery-friendly remote to avoid a huge headache :)
I call gadget coz it has a lot of features, very beautiful and excellent sound quality, i recommend this item for all sound lovers.
I've purchased many, many items in my time...and have seen lots of junk. This is NOT one of those items. Right out of the box I knew I had made the right choice. Super solid construction. OmniMount was really thinking about their customer when they packaged all of the items enclosed. I won't write any more about the actual product. That stands alone as one of thee highest quality products I've purchased in many years. What I will write about is the ease in which you're able to mount this product.First...about the template that you place against the wall before you drill the holes. It has two-sided tape on it so that it stays in place once you place it where you want it. This template has what I call a built-in "crap catcher". At the bottom edge of the template, you fold and tuck the bottom so that it creates a little trough. This trough catches all the crap that falls from your drill bit while drilling hole into your wall. Very cool!! All parts included are packaged and labeled so that even a caveman can mount this very nice TV mount. You have my word that you will not be disappointed in purchasing this OmniMount TV bracket. It's not very often that you run into a company that's thinking solely about its customer base.
It is missing a critical feature. There is no way to set this unit to NOT print incoming faxes. In the past we have had fax machines that could receive incoming faxes to the attached computer. But the HP 5510 lacks this feature. It will save faxes to memory so you can email and save them digitally but you can't keep it from printing them. Even if it's just a junkmail fax.We contacted tech support. And they told us not only is not possible on this Printer, but the ENTIRE HP LINE lacks this feature.I am CONVINCED that this choice is deliberate. All of the ink jet manufactures clearly make money on the ink. Ink jet printers are frequently "free with rebate" or "free with computer" and the reason they are willing to do that is that they make lots of money selling 4ml of ink for $40. It really is a scam.In addition to the missing feature, the install program takes a completely unacceptably long time to install. It just doesn't make any sense. It should only take a few moments to install a few drivers and support programs. In contrast it just sits there with a % complete dialog forever. For long stretches of time the install CD even stops spinning. So it isn't even copying files. I don't know what it's doing, and I would have expected better from HP.I can say that the remaining features work well. The Scanner is clear and easy to use. This printer has an under-the-carriage paper handler which in my experience is a much more reliable system than the angled paper coming into the back of the printer. This was the whole reason we chose this fax/scan/printer over others.
Did not keep it because its sound volume is too low. Not impressed about it accuracy and sensitivity. this is not what I expected. It does not work in Europe because different radio frequencies are in use. The vendor had difficulties tracing the receipt of my returned package. Luckely I had all the evidence from the UPS.
This was a gift for my mother-in-law and she loves it! At Christmas she plugged it up and it had good sound and just looks really cool!
Item arrived quickly and in good condition. I bought this for my Sony CX-12 and CX-7 cameras. Because of their unique design when using the filter you negate their built in lens shade. In most instances this is not a problem but I found that at times I would get a lens flare caused by the filter.
I bought this for a trip to the southwest for my new wide angle lens. At first, I had a bit of an issue with it becoming loose a couple of times and it actually fell off the lens once. Luckily nothing happened to it. I did my best to tighten it, but the thread ring was so small it was hard to do. It is a problem I have not had with any other filter so far. I will not hold it against the filter though, after all, it is a slim line one so I cannot really complain about it being so slim. ;-)The quality of the filter leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to photos. I am using my camera outdoors almost exclusively, so I tend to leave it on as protection. I have taken tons of photos on this trip and could not find any vignetting or other problems which were my main worries with such a wide angle lens. Photos ranged from natural to very colorful, depending on the setting used. I am very satisfied with it.
As previous comments have elaborated on, the LinkSys system is easy to install. The reliability of the product, however, is poor. I have had several times I have had to shut down and restart the router in order for it to regain configuration. When troubled by router problems, I attempted to download updates from the internet, to no avail. (The download was in an extension that my computer did not recognize.) Thus, I had to call customer support. You should know that this company outsources its customer support to India. The technical support team does not even hear your issue without suggesting 1. that you buy their technical support package; or 2. that you buy a new Linksys router. I would not recommend a Linksys router to anybody in the market for one.
My biggest discrepancy with this item isn't the overall cord length, which definitely needs to be increased by a few inches, but the way the lengths of each cord differ once they split. The cord to the left ear bud is substantially shorter than the right, so that's where the weight is distributed, making it extremely difficult to keep the left ear bud properly seated. It's too bad because these are probably the most comfortable buds I've found for myself (I've been through 13 pair in the last year, or so, in search of my ideal pair). Sound quality is ok and noise isolation could stand some improvement, but I was willing to overlook those factors based on fit alone.Oh well...
The Zune is cleverly conceived. Sure, it's a LOT like the ipod, but lets be honest... what other kinds of designs are there that are easy to use and easy to control, and manipulate? To stray too far away from a similar design would be to try to reinvent something that already works..... very well might I add.The zune does not have a spin-your-thumb-to-scroll interface, but it does have a click-button-to-scroll and hold-down-to-go-fast option.. I enjoy that better, I can select the music I want faster and with more precision.I enjoy that all versions of the Zune are compatible with eachother so far, and I hope that doesn't change.The Zune sync software is incredibly easy and user-friendly, itunes is very clunky and very hard to figure out (my 400gb music collection lags my computer down hard, where the zune software loads quickly and smoothly)The radio feature is pretty amazing.The one downfall is the lack of licensed products for the Zune, you cant just goto the dollar general and pick up a dock like you can for the ipod, but that does ensure quality, when you do find something that connects to your zune, you know it will work for real and not just for a few hours.I have heard of problems like the Zune randomly turning off and such, and my mom has had it happen twice, each after she listened to it for 8 hours at a time. So it might be battery related, and It might not be. Who knows.I have yet to have that be an issue.The sound quality is very good and the earbuds that come with it are pretty decent too.I highly recommend the Zune, there are peripherals for it just like the ipod, but you just have to order them from the internet mostly; though Office-Depot does carry a Zune Dock Stereo system.
Marvellous. Imagine you have a medium power binos always with a stand only 650grams. The view is obviuosly better than those of 7x or 8x. Once you press the button and can feel what a wonderful invention in your hands. You certainly would hope not to go back to unstabilised ones.Comfort, excellant optics are the first and instant impressions while I use it. The color rendition is perfect. It can be grouped into the world class like Leica and Swarovski. Balance on hands is just very good. The Canon's engineers nust pay thosands of hours in designing the body.It should be treated very careful. I think lots of sophiscated mechnical and electronic parts are within the bino.I just love it.
When I received the CD-Writer Plus for Christmas, I was nervous that I'd ever get it installed and working. As a result, it sat in the box for 6 weeks after Christmas. I needn't have worried. It was a breeze to install, and it has the most intuitive software interface I've ever used. Bravo, H-P!
Note: This review is by a computer programmer who writes programs for embedded devices, like this remote. You could consider me very tech-savvy, I've built several computers and have put together my home theater system on the cheap by getting/repairing components.When I recently acquired a THX-Select receiver and a DVD player without a remote and looking at the high price to get replacement OEM remotes, I decided to go the route of a universal, PC-programmable remote; it came down to either a Logitech or a Universal Remote brand remote. I had a bad experience helping setup a Universal Remote brand MX-950 for someone in the past (if you buy one, make sure you get it from an authorized reseller so you have up-to-date IR code sets; worth every additional penny you spend if you value your sanity). While I could get a UR remote from a local tech shop, the price was waaay too high for me to afford. The Logitech, on the other hand, at a local big box store, I could afford, and was around a quarter of the price.Remote======PROS: attractive, fairly self-explanatory, easy-to-useCONS: really can't think of any, maybe the fact that USB port is smack in the middle of the IR sensor, looks wierd.Software========PROS: This software is REALLY easy to use, and does a really good job at guessing what an average user is going to want to do with it. The Universal Remote software is waaaaaaaay more complicated than this. I'd say, for 90% of people, this software will be easy to get up and running, even if you have limited home theater setup experienceCONS: However, this software is THE SLOWEST THING I HAVE EVER USED! You must have tremendous patience in order to get through the setup process, as simple as it is. The reason is because it's actually a web application. Also, it isn't always clear when you have to do what. TIP: only plug the remote into a USB port when the software tells you to.All in all, I give it a 5 on ease of use, but the software is so slow its downright painful to use. You press Next, and wait what seems like an eternity for the next page to appear. It works, but it's just really slow. I give the software a 3.
When working this router is awesome. There were occasions in a two week period that it would stop altogether and have to be reset. This would go on for hours. I finally had to replace unit with latest version. No more problems now.
The cable coming into our house was terrible. We have the very basic package. We didn't pay for digital or HDTV channels. The picture was bordering on snowy and we have long cable runs to all the rooms. So I was praying for this to work. And does it ever! Now regular cable channels are really clear and the free HD channels (clearQAM) are better detected and look fabulous! Hopefully this helps with our broadband cable too. Occasionally, our Internet would go out so maybe if the signal was weak for TV, it was also weak for Internet. Lastly, I feel a little cheated. I just bought this a week or so ago at $39.99. Now it's cheaper! Argh! Definitely worth the money (but wished I got the newer price)!
Over the years we picked up several of these units, initially for the living room, family room, then each bedroom. None of these players ever failed, not even after relatively extensive use by a houseful of teens. We have even delegated one to a high humidity environment of a sunroom with hot tub and yet the unit has remained reliable despite the unusually harsh conditions.The player has the following outputs: RCA: Red, White, Yellow (audio and video out), Digital Audio out (coaxial RCA), and s-video out.The included remote is fully functional and can generally be replaced by a multi-function remote using standard magnavox codes.
I've always been the type that wanted my whole collection with me at all times so for the longest time I've wanted an Ipod, but when I saw how cheap this flash player was, I just went for it.I'm not going to repeat what others have said about this device, but there are some issues with it. Like others have mentioned, the firmware upgrade takes care of the random welcome-screen freezing. Also, while I was waiting for the package to arrive, I used the time to convert all of my mp3s and re-rip all of my CDs to WMA so that I could store more in the limited 256mb. I thought I'd go with the latest wma codec, version 9.1, but that proved to be a huge mistake. Only after encoding hundreds of music files did I realize that the device will not play WMAs encoded in Microsoft's newest version 9.1 codec. Version 7 works fine and I haven't tried version 8. I don't think this problem has been mentioned in any other review.Another issue of a lesser magnitude is the build quality. Although it is extremely lightweight, I would have liked it to feel a bit sturdier, even if it meant added heft.I've seen complaints over the convoluted UI; it's not that difficult to figure out. If you're the least bit savvy with electronics, you should be fine with the basic features (some do require looking up in the pdf file, such as setting radio presets).Basically, as long as your collection is in mp3s or version 7/8 or less wma, this is a great player. Once I get around to re-encoding my files, I hope to enjoy the device lots more.-EDIT-I also just realized that the unit does not seem to be able to read my wma files' ID3 tags; even though I set it to display tags, the full filenames scroll.
I just received my play and charge kit very fast. It is a very nice item to have with your xbox 360. I recommend getting this item.
I got this card when I bought a camera (came with it). I've never had any problems! Had it for seven years. Always uploads fast, no errors. Very happy!
The lack of IS and auto-focus is going to turn off a lot of people, but I paid extra for a DSLR so I could manually focus so the bare bones nature of this lens is a positive for me. If you have plenty of light, a steady hand, and a little patience then this is a fantastic buy. For $80 shipped to my door it fills a gaping hole in my lens collection without costing a lot of cash.
I had this same boombox for about 5 years, and liked it so much I bought another one. I listen to books on tape and cd everyday. It is quiet, not like some where you hear the cd going around, and I love the remote.
I observed many retail stores and their prices for just a simple HDMI easily ranges from $15 to $120. I think we know the Monster brand cables are the ones that are known for that monster price. Anyway, look at those 3000+ reviews on this product. I'll add to it by saying, it's an HDMI cable. It works and it doesn't come in some blister pack and I have it set for my XBOX 360. Someone earlier mentioned it doesn't work? I beg to differ as it works just perfect for me :) Also the cable length is also the perfect reach for me and it should be for most people as well.Oh and free shipping yea? I shall get me some more of these for my computer and my dad's new HDTV as well!
This GPS works great! I've had it now for about a month and am very happy with the functionality. It locks in to the sattelites very quickly. The map view is easy to understand and the arrows on the map showing the turns to make as they are comming up allow you to know exactly what's comming up. The spoken street names are excellent and a must have. You don't even need to look at the screen....just listen and you will be told exactly what street to turn on with plenty of time to make the turn. It also recalculates the route very quickly as soon as you go off the set route. I actually compared the functionality of this to a built in GPS on a brand new SUV one of my friends just bought and this blows the 2000 dollar built in unit away. The blue tooth is also a great feature although sometimes it doesn't automatically detect the phone. In that case, I have shut it off and turned it back on and it has detected the phone every time. The speakers are a little weak but definitley do the job as long as your windows are not down when driving. The other feature that it lacks is mutiple via points on your route. You can insert one via point and that's all. That could make it a little difficult if you are plotting a trip and you are going in and out of a busy city. I tried plotting a trip in and out of NYC and I was able to work around it. The worst case if you have multiple points (bridges tunnels) you want to go through is that you have to program the via points in to your favorites and insert them as you pass the one that's programmed in. Not that big of a deal since chances are you won't need more than 2 via points to get the GPS to plot the exact route that you want. Just make sure that you plot everything out at home in simulation mode before using it for a long trip so you can view the route it's going to send you through. You can then play around with it by inserting different via points. None of the negatives were a surprise since I bought this unit based on all the reviews on Amazon and Consumer reports. The benefits of this unit's overall functionality definitley outweigh the features it lacks. Overall, I'm very happy with this GPS!
Got this for my canon camcorder I was refurbishing for my dad. Expensive, but handy and looks cooler than the cheaper one. Most handy when you need to move around alot and your hands get busy.
This Laptop is great for Business.Pros: Keyboard feel is smooth, Screen is clear, Sound is great.With 2GB Ram this machine run Windows Vista very well.Cons: Integrated Video Card. But for Business you will dont need a faster Vid.
So far life is fine, recharges quickly...about 3 months old with 3-4 photo ops per week, shooting video and stills...using for golf analysis on course...2-3 hrs good usage per shoot. Would give 5 stars if remains as is for ~1yr.
I bought this camera about 7 months ago and thoguht it was great, except for the pictures were somtimes discolored. But now it is broken. The camera will lock up when the zoom button is pressed. Overall i was not happy with this camera and got a new one and differnt brand more reliable.
I have a couple Externals here now, wasn,t looking for a 3rd but found this one today at a Salvage store called Mardens in maine,was in the box with all cables and goodies(discs) for an Amazing $50,no warranty, took a chance on it, works flawless as i expected.No install needed, never took CD's from the pkg, plug and Play..
This is an awesome laptop for a fair price. It will handle most all jobs needed "on the road," and it has all the basic essentials (e.g., CD-R, 256 MBRAM, etc.). Overall, an outstanding product!
The San Disk product performs excellently. Easy setup and use. This product I have found to be very reliable as well. I have another (Same model etc) that has been holding data for me over two years.
I have had both the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS, and Sigma's 70-200 2.8 in the past. Sold and bought, sold and bought. I have come to be completely satisfied with the Sigma. I have not had a bad copy yet, I do not believe they exist anymore. Maybe in the past, but Sigma clearly has a firm understanding of Quality Control.I shot images close and far, wide open at 200mm. Doing a 100% crop on all, most were sharp from 70 to 200mm.Bokeh at 2.8 is absolutely smooth and silky... The lens is built very ruggedly...Color rendition is perfect...The lens is heavy, but all 70-200 2.8's are, I don't mind. When you ride a horse, you expect to be somewhat high off of the ground right? When you use this lens, you expect it to have some weight to it.I shoot professionally and will put trust in this lens to do portraits and sports. If you are a novice, all the way to a pro, this lens will get it done for you, buy it. Oh yeah, it is half the price of the Canon version. Again, I have used both, there is very little difference. Buy and enjoy...
We tried several radios before this one and they all were sent back. My husband is working on our roof and keeps it outdoors while he is working. The sound is great but my personal favorite thing about it is the tuning. My local NPR station does not come in well on our other radios but on this one it is clear as a bell.
Great remote. Easy setup, and customization. Plugs in by USB, guides you through setup, easy help button on remote assists in troubleshooting. All in all a great remote, my wife loves it too, that says alot. For my applications, the remote handles my DVD, DirectTv/Tivo, TV, NAD reciever, and Xbox360. One button turns everything off, very convienant. Example:When I push the LCD button for Play TiVo the remote turns on my reciever, then the TV, then the Direct TV, switches the reciever to Sattalite, switches the TV to Composite 1, and there it is.... the remote figures out the timing of each action too. anyway, awesome, love it, cant live without it.
Yup, it happened to me.My backup Maxtor firewire drive failed during a seemingly innocuous system re-install. 3 days and 2 friends' endless time later, I gave up. An additional week more of scrambling to assemble email attachments, previous CD backups, and file re-creation thankfully left me with most of what was lost.Thanks to that disaster, I'm now understandably very anal retentive about external backup drives for my Mac portables. Hours of research, purchase/returns at local electronics store...and I now know way too muchabout these devices.The Seagate FreeAgent Go 160GB was one of such devices. It followed attempts at Smartdisk and Western Digital portable USB 2.0, both of which would not mount on any of my portables. Both likewise required a mysterious, and very overpriced external AC adapter for such instances. In sum, the 'intelligent,' dynamic power cycling of the portables didn't pump out enough juice for a lone USB connection sharing data and power over the line.The FreeAgent Go 160GB seeks to remedy this by requiring two simultaneous USB connections. Unlike its predecessors, Seagate's offering was immediately recognized. Problems is, it became an unwanted houseguest. It never ejected. Even with logouts, restarts, related, the device simply would not disable. A shame, because the thing really is a design masterpiece plus transfers data lightning fast.To elaborate: Failed ejects mean failed boot and hard drive sectors over time. Simply put, you're messing with power and data literally crossing wires over the same connections. Not recommended for data you can't afford to lose.In all fairness to Seagate, a similar Hitachi model suffered from the same malady. Three portable USB 2.0 drives and manufacturers later, I've concluded them not a good fit for Mac portable owners.Problem is, the external hard drive market -- including those powered by AC adapters -- is limited at best. Seagate owns Maxtor. Western Digital and Lacie are notorious for out-of-the-blue hardware failures. Options are limited at best. I ended up (begrudgingly) with a Smartdisk option simply because it wasn't any of the above 4 manufacturers.For Mac portable owners, 'MacWorld' recommends and reviews various external drives manufactured by smaller companies...but created specifically for Macs. An additional and cost effective option lies in portable drives with enclosures. Still, ensure these enclosures carry intelligent power management to handle laptop environments.
I was hesitant to buy the Zune. I had researched mp3 players for weeks, knowing I wanted anything but ipod, and was convinced a portable media player was the way to go as the Cowon A2 and Archos 604 had everything I could possibly want feature wise. So why did I end up getting a Zune which is no comparison to these players? Well the answer is: cost, size, weight, accessories you can touch and see because they're in tons of stores, and finally because I read some individuals successfully changed the hard drive to a 80+gb (a feature/size you can only find in the Archos 504 portable media player).Yes this is a mp3 player and not a portable media player, I know. I might still one day get a Cowon or Archos portable media player, but Zune is a great substitute or possibly, distraction until then. My point is despite the lack of features, this mp3 player has a lot of potential- especially if you replace the 30gb hard drive for an 80gb.Cons:- you can only put music via the Windows Media Player like software Zune provides- the Zune marketplace or itune-like store (if you buy music online) is nowhere near its competitior- there is some serious limitations in allowed filetypes for videos (wmv,mp4)- the in the box accessories are pretty scarce as you only get the cloth pouch that is pretty useless except as a screen wiper, usb cord, cdrom with the mandatory software, earbuds, and quick instructions which you don't really need. I wish they included the home/wall/travel/(whatever name you wish to give it) ac adaptor, that would be nice.- ipod still has more accessories, better marketing, and player design customizablity (the player design itself, not the programing, I mean).- doesn't include the ability to read txt docs like the ipod.- no ability for a high capacity version unless you change out the drive yourselfpros:- although the other colors are currently limited to pink and brown (I'm excluding black and white), there already is more color choice than the ipod video which only comes in black and white. I also have read there currently is a limited edition orange Zune, Halo (as in the game) Zune, and soon to be released watermelon (red with green side tint) Zune.- menu response and playback are great.- the landscape view of pictures and videos make viewing long video clips a lot more enjoyable.- 3" screen = less eye strain, although not as nice as a 4"+ portable media player would be.- simple and clean interface- tactile buttons for those who aren't into the ipod touchpad- album art is huge in a great way. The music playing interface looks much nicer in terms of design and layout than other mp3 player music playback screens.- has a radio, a very nice feature for when you're sick of your music (yeah right!)- ability to change your background to whatever image you want adds that bit of customizability that adds that special touch- it also has wifi ability to send pictures and music to another Zune (although you can only keep the song for 3 playbacks- the potential to grow is there though).Overall, the Zune is still very young by comparison to its Apple competitor. For those who love the term ipod killer, this is no ipod killer. Ipod has been around longer and has much better marketing techniques (accessories, ads, commercials, online music store, etc.) Zune might one day be up to equally fight ipod for most popular mp3 player, but until then, Zune will just be known as the beautiful mp3 player with great playback and design on its way to fulfill its destiny.
I've had this camera for about a month and have had nothing but fantastic photos to show for it. I am merely a photography novice, but the photo quality, features and zoom can hardly be beat for the value of the product.The Good: Good picture quality, top-notch optical zoom, easy-to-hold body design, low battery drain when using high quality NiMH batteries, tube adapter and lensecap included.The &quot;eh&quot;s: Slight purple glow under certain lighting conditions, TTL EVF will take a little getting use to, included software is usable, but nothing comparable to IrfanView and Windows XPs built in image handling.The Bad: Included memory card is woefully small, included batteries will last about half of a blink of an eye.
Though the price of these devices are hefty, they do work well, and put an indefinite end to the &quot;ball&quot; problem of primitive mice!As a graphics artist i found that using a mouse (with the traditional ball) was annoying, and hampered my work (in a measure of time) by more than a degree that it was worth for me to live with it.I found the Intelli mouse and have since never looked back.The side buttons are perfectly ergonomic, and serve a multitude of purposes. I use mine for back and forward buttons. The middle scroller is a must, and as expected the optical technology is unsurpassed.4 stars: not 5 because it has a cord... (ok gettin' picky now)
Once you crank the right volume level into them they don't sound too bad. A bit tight on the soundstage and the seperation of instruments but for the price they make a decent basis of a moderately priced surround sound system. Alone in stereo mode they can simply be described as more than adequate for the price.
I have a 20GB ipod and use these speakers all the time. The bass is rich and clear and the sounds is perfect. There's no better speakers out there. And for 60 bucks this is a great buy. The volume control is easy so its never just a little to loud or a little to low. I reccomend these speakers over any other.
This is among the WORST customer service I have ever received in my history in the industry. The item was damaged. The company took calls on a what seemed to be a cell phone. It took a week to get an answer, they did not offer to make what was wrong right. They sent an invoice slip with no # on it or a return address. The associate was rude. You have been warned.
At 13 feet long, you start to become concerned with 60hz (and 120, 180 hz 2nd and 3rd harmonic) pickup. Fortunately hosa uses a heavy gage cable with plenty of shielding.I've got a pretty good assortment of hosa, pyle, and monster cables and hosa always gives you the most for the money - 13 feet of 2 channel audio for $5+ship is a great deal, especially when the cable quality is well made.Hooked to my 20dB mic preamp input there was no noise on the line level channels on the mixing panels, so I can't fault the cable at all. I'm perfectly satisifed.
The card arrived as promised and it works fime. I purchased it for a specific device that uses this micro card. I wish that manufacturers would stick with a more managable size memory card.
Like most HP printers this product is well-engineered and performs its function admirably. It is stylish with a small footprint and works well as a companion to my HP 1020 Laser Printer. The only complaint I have is the software that comes with it can be annoying. It will pop-up at inopportune times and isn't overly intuitive. Pretty much a standard HP product with excellent hardware and sub-par software.
I run a Web design/development company along with two other partners and a small staff. I needed a 1024x768 LCD monitor with digital input so I could do screen testing, testing design against the lowest common denominator for screen resolutions typically supported by the design industry.What can I say? The screen does what it's supposed to do! The display is bright. It came with all pixels working. It had a few scuffs on it, but it was a cheap refurb unit, and it was the only monitor I could find that that met my specifications. I don't need it for any performance reasons, so I haven't exactly put it through its paces, but it's fulfilling a need quite nicely (when it's not being used for testing, it hold my FTP application and Skype). It's my #4 monitor on my system, but in this case, last is certainly not least.
This product has great sound quality and decently loud volume. It isn't the loudest thing out there, but you get good, accurate sound along all volume levels. Haven't had a chance to use the video out feature, but that seems it would be handy when we go out of town and want music or to watch videos on the TV.
Does everything a pressure cooker should do. A little delicate if bumped, and a little hard to clean, but otherwise good.
Worked exactly as advertized. I have three TV's and one internet connection and had problems with one TV not getting enough signal to even show most channels and my HDTV often pixelized. This took care of both problems and took about 5 minutes to install.
I hate headphones. They always hurt and I can't leave them in. My son got me these and this is the 4th set I've ordered. Unfortunately my puppy keeps eating them, but they are so comfortable I order another set. Got 2 pairs this time.
This unit has replaced a Lexmark T610. We print about 1,000 pages a week on 2 different types of paper stock. For the price it is a great little work-horse. I have 3 more big Lexmarks to replace and will buy this model from Amazon again. As for Toner cartridges, we will use remanufactured (not just refilled) and this cuts problems to almost nothing. Cable is not included, but the old parallel one I had worked perfectly. I would think that switching to USB cable would even be faster printing, but adequate speed with current set-up is OK.rich
I had one of those ball mouse and this is a dream to use. I don't know why i put up with my old one for so long.
This is another logitech webcam which doubles as a digital camera. The webcam is able to record video and still images, but NO SOUND. Although the 310 is a basic webcam model, it has one feature, it can double as a digital camera. Just unplug it, and take it away from the computer for all your eBay photographs, or other photo emergency uses when you don't have a better digital camera around. The camera holds 2Mb worth of images. You need 4 AAA batteries to turn the webcam into a digital camera. The swivel base on which the plastic webcam normally sits doubles as the docking port for downloading images from the digital camera. There is no LCD screen for you to preview images when you take them, just a simple viewfinder, so beware of parallax errors when you snap something close up.
This lens got high recommendations as an ideal walkaround lens for hobby shooters using crop-factor bodies, and I wanted something more practical than the 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM that I had been using, so I didn't hesitate to buy it from Amazon during Tamron's fall rebate program in 2010. Optically, it's beautiful. The lens is very sharp, the boken is pleasing, and although the AF is noisy, it usually finds focus without excessive hunting. In fact, it was good enough that a couple months later, I sold my Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM as it had fallen into disuse. Tamron also got the rebate check turned around in just under three weeks, so nothing to complain about there, either. Good lens, good service. What's not to like?Well there's this one thing: this spring, less than a year later, the zoom ring gave out. No abuse, no warning signs, just ordinary casual shooting from the day it came out of the box, and then quit it did, in the space of about a half hour. Working fine, then suddenly started working roughly, and then gone. Some searching online and on eBay revealed that this was not a one-off problem, both this lens and its big brother with the VC feature seem to give up the zoom-ring ghost now and then. Fortunately, Tamron honored the six-year warranty with no issues. In spite of this experience, I still recommend the lens: you won't find an f/2.8 zoom lens with these kind of optics anwyhere else for anything less than about twice as much. But buy it NEW IN BOX from a Tamron-authorized reseller like Amazon, and DO save that receipt! You might actually need it again.
I got this TV about a month ago for about $400 less than all the other major stores. The picture quality is amazing on high def images, and pretty decent for standard def too. The sound is about average, nothing special but not too bad. Plenty of connections for all my equipment and a decent amount of features(live pause, etc). Overall it's a great TV, especially for the price!
I got this Rolodex Combo 2.0 USB Hub / Power Outlet (at Amazing Savings, very cheap, brand new). Hooked it up to the back of my Windows 7 USB port. Windows 7 detected it immediately and installed the drivers for it. Plugged in a USB external Hard Drive into the hub and I was able to successfully back up my pc files. It works fine so far.
My Mac recognizes the joystick but it does not registers any movement. I noticed that all questions in the Logitech forum regarding Mac (I found them thru Google) were no longer available. I guess that now this is a PC only device?I am returning it today.
I have a fairly large collection of operas on LP's and had been having a friend transfer some of them to CD's. Unfortunately he seemed to have trouble keeping system noises, humming and buzzing, from entering the recordings so I decided to try for myself. I have an old Technics direct drive turntable equipped with a Stanton pickup. I read another review on the TC-750 which impressed me, so since this preamp was relatively inexpensive I decided to give it a try. It arrived shortly after ordering particularly for Hawaii, and I hooked the turntable up to the TC-750 and that in turn to a VCR which is plugged into the sound card of my computer. Using Nero software that came with a Sony DVD burner I captured several of the operas and burned them onto CD's. I cannot emphasis to much how elated I am with the sound. It is absolutely clean and smooth. The sound reproduction is perfect. I am totally estatic with the performance of the relatively inexpensive TC-750 phono preamp, and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to connect a magnet phono pickup to a standard audio imput.
We purchased this camera because we already have 3 Olympus cameras in use and compatibility is important. Also, this model was one of the few digital cameras to still use AA batteries, which is important when you need a cheap and easy to obtain backup power source. However, for reasons known only to Olympus they decided to change the USB cable to a non-standard plug on the camera end of the cable. When you have to plug into 10-15 different computers in different offices, standardization is important. A camera that can't be used because somebody lost an oddball cable that's only available by special order is worse than useless. Sorry Olympus, you're getting this one back.
Even though WiFi would be a good solution for my three computer setup, I don't like the idea of broadcasting my Internet connection, even with encryption. So I ordered this manual selector to route my Internet connection to whichever computer I am using. It works just fine so far, plus without sharing my connection I have full Internet speeds. Now, I don't know if the switches will wear out or become noisy over time, but so far the unit is working without any problems.
This tripod is simple to use and rock solid. I use it with my Canon EOS40-D and, as expected, have had no issues. However, I also use it with a 60mm Maksutov-Cassegrain high resolution telescope when I don't need or want auto guiding capabilities. The stability is most apparent when looking at deep sky objects where a 1/64" movement in the tripod results in light years of movement in the eyepiece. Even on breezy evenings, this tripod is very solid. In the event I ever need another tripod, I will certainly choose one from the Silk line of tripods.
This is a great idea gone wrong. It is noisey and the TV Guide feature, when it works, is a pain. It took the Pioneer people three weeks to figure out why mine didn't work. The remote is not intuitive. The whole operation is just sad. You have to go to one screen to get to another screen that, if your lucky, will take to the screen you really wanted.
Not great protection but a very useful camera bag to have around. Holds camera and a couple of lenses, extra memory card as well as extra battery and battery charger.
Poor construction - You get what you pay for however, you do not receive the basics with this product. Main Problem - When you press down on a function buttom on the front of the unit, the force is applied to the CD and it begins to scratch.Amazon was great with the return process
Instead of a FIVE way switch like the SEALED package says it contains a FOUR way switch WTF. If someone could point me to the appropriate action to take that would be greeeaaaat.
I love this video card. I feel I have gotten a great deal with this product. I didn't have hundreds of dollars to spend on the latest and greatest, but I feel I got a great deal with this card. It fit within my budget and has turbocharged everything. I am a 3D artist and this video card has dramatically sped up my rendering speeds and it adds more detail and clarity to my work. It is fully OpenGL compliant. I can prepare highly detailed images with lots of soft shadows, lights, reflections, finely detailed textures, transparency and image-based lighting, render it at high resolutions, and it and it completes surprisingly fast. I'm basing this on my old video card which was an ATI Radeon 9600 - my Geforce GPU runs circles around it. If you're looking for a great video board, and you're on a budget I recommend this one!
My wife uses this mouse on her laptop and she loves it. It has worked fine ever since she plugged it in. She likes the feature of installing the USB receiver into the bottom of the mouse when its not being used.
The product came as listed, they worked well wish I had ordered more as backup.packaging was great I am very pleased with the items
I purchased this months ago for my Garmin C530 street pilot. It is the best thing I could have done since the lighter charger doesn't work so well. I have used it going back and forth from CT to PA and throughout the state.
SanDisk Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with MicroSD Expansion Slot (Black This product never work would not recommend buying this mp3 player from this company
It is a nice little model. Very useful on road trips. A little dated now but still gets the job done. Better then spending 2k+ on in dash.
Do not pay extra to protect low voltage lines (telephone and cable) from spikes. Buy a basic surge suppressor and save youself some money.
I bought it for mounting the eTrex Vista Garmin GPS onto the bike rails, but the rails turned out too thick and the mount didn't fit. Had to buy the adapter to make it fit.
I wanted a good docker for my ipod. This docker was not cheap so I am dissapointed that it has a flaw. It turns on automaticly. I shut it off and then it turns itself on. I finally have to pull the plug.
What an excellent UV filter!Do not be tempted to buy the el-cheapo ones.A good UV filter MUST be fully multi-coated and this one is.I was amazed when I took it out of the box - it looked as if there was not glass at all!!! I just saw the ring - it was that transparent!I see no ghosts/flares in my shots and so far it works great!I'm very happy with this filter.
This is the most comfortable mouse I've ever used for several reasons. I am right handed. I am an accountant & use my computer for business, news, computer games & stock market research. About 10 years ago I developed tendonitis in my right arm mostly from clicking the standard "left click button" on a regular mouse.I found the Microsoft Intellimouse at office supply store & tried it out.There are 2 regular buttons on top & 2 larger buttons on the side (plus the standard wheel). All are programmable. I use my left hand for mouse control & the right side button as the "left click" button.This has completely eliminated my past tendonitis & has not caused any new problems even though I use the computer even more now than I did 10 years ago. It also allows me to contol a program with my left hand & use the number pad with my right hand to increase my productivity.I will got to the ends of the earth, if necessary, to continue to use a mouse with this configuration.Disclaimer: I do not work for Microsoft or any other hdwe or sftwe maker. I just found a product that really works for me.
An ideal DVD case. Securely holds and protects your DVD. Provision for identification on the front and side (for storage on a shelf) as well as for a description on the back. I recommend these as a good investment for DVD storage. I will be purchasing again in the future.
We ordered this TV from an Amazon partner, and it arrived well-packaged and in great condition. We set it up and it's about the best TV picture we've ever seen. Really black blacks, no problems at all with fast action. Sharp, crisp picture with excellent realistic colors. No glare problems from room light, unlike our previous TV. Fits very close to the wall with no issues, opening up a ton of floor space. We're very glad we bought this!
this card enabled me take many more picutes than the 16 mb card my camera came with.
I like the portability and lightness, but really all it is is a glorified walkman.
The phone functions fine. That's not so much what I cared about. What impressed me about this phone is its high level of design detail. I can't believe this phone is $12. The creme/grey color scheme, clear button layout, and iconic design that is saved from the gaudy embellishment (stickers, colorful buttons, LED displays) that most telephones exhibit these days. This phone is pure, beautiful, and honest. I no longer use this phone as a telephone. Instead, I literally hung it on my wall like a piece of art, disconnected from any telephone service. Some days I let the handset hang from the iconic coil wire. Other days I let it rest in its housing. I admire it every day.Keep yours safe and clean. I am certain this will be a design icon in the near future.
Just received Q6600 from Amazon and it is the newer G0 stepping version. Runs cool with a Zalman 9700.
Simple, effective and could never have too many of these laying around! If you run these above a ceiling or through walls...they are tight fitting but you still may want to electric tape the males to each side of the females.
I had a webcam years ago, a cheapie $15 reject that was uber-crap. I wanted to give this a shot again, and I was pleasantly surprised with this one. MS usually makes decent-quality products, and the price was right with lots of decent reviews (except the idiot who posted bad-quality pictures and didn't seem to get the memo that the lens is "manual adjust" meaning you gotta turn the lens to focus).The software installation was on a Win7 32-bit OS. It seemed to go on fine, and actually gives you the option to NOT install the MS chat software (Messenger, I think). Big kudos for that.The driver and preferences software work nicely, although I used it for Skype, which auto-selected the camera just fine. I had to manually set the audio i/p to it's microphone, but that is a simple drop-down menu.The video quality seems very nice. I chatted with my spouse via Skype from my company's ethernet to his AT&T-networked; Viliv (PDA/tablet PC). It worked okay, but I imagine that not connecting through a cell carrier would have helped dramatically.As for placement, the 6-foot USB cable weighs about as much as the whole camera so that can be an issue. It has rubber pads on the bottom ring for sitting flat, but the ring opens up to hook over a flat panel monitor. It swivels 360-degrees and tilts up and down with a fair amount of range.Overall, I think this was well worth the twenty-five plus shipping.I am hoping to try my hand at using to make short video e-mails to send to relatives and friends.
it's a good unit. sensitive to pressure, meaning while playing if you hold it too tight it will throw off the sound. Not sure if it will last over time. I needed it for a quick job and now it sits on my shelf till the next time. This unit is inexpensive and you get what you pay for, I knew that at the time of purchase.It served me well.
I am retired an now live in Nicaragua. I needed a camera but they are to expensive here so i decided to order a used one from Amazon. I had it sent to my daughter and she brought it to me when she vacationed here. How is the camera? I have no idea since i can not use it!!! It takes some kind of large memory card that i can not get here. In my reading of the camera i do not remeber any mention of this different kind of card. I am VERY disappointed having a camera i can not use. I would order the card from Amazon but i am not sure if it would work since i have lost all faith in Amazon.
Rodeon 7000 is better deal than this this is older card, and only 16MB SDR, Rodeon come with 64MB DDR.This card is good for older Windows 98 and ME, not recomane for XP windows.Both card cost same money, that is why Rodeon is better deal.
I am not a professional photographer so I guess my review will be limited to those who are in the same boat as myself. I purchased this camera after a lot of research because my Nikon CoolPix 4.3, even though a great camera, was not capable of doing what I wanted to do. Plus I wanted a camera that was a little sleaker. Anyway, I purchased this camera before going on a week long trip to Vermont which I figured would give me plenty of time to get used to it and truly decide if it was what I was looking for. (I would not necessarily recommend that others use this tactic but it did work for me.)Needless to say, the camera worked great. I still haven't even cracked the manual to read anything about it. I have mostly been using the auto function, panoramic function and the macro function. I can tell you for a point and shoot camera it's amazing. The shake reducing function is great because my boyfriend has very shaky hands and he was able to take some great pictures!I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a great point and shoot. Like I said, I haven't fully explored the manual functions, so I cannot speak to those, but I am sure they will be great when I get to them!
This palm z22 is more then just a gadget, it keeps my life in order. It's compact size is perfect to take along every where I go. I love that it reminds me of my up coming events. By the way, it is user friendly, I didn't have to ask my children for help. Yes, I recommend the palm z22 as a out standing organizationl tool.
Just like another reviewer, my DCR-TRV19 I purchased almost exactly 18 months ago stopped "seeing". Like another reviewers state, all other functions are retained. When recording it will record the audio w/o video. I have owned several Sony camcorders and I guess quality at Sony is going down.
An overall excellent value for the price. Sony well styled and considering that most receivers are now multi-channel this is a straight forward two channel receiver best for those of us having one left and one right ear. Excellent choice for den or summer home -not intended for a multichannel, multi switching audio video receiver control center.
I was excited to receive this as a gift, but was extremely disappointed with the reliability and performance of the MP-101.I use a wireless Netgear Network card in my VAIO, and networked to the MP-101 through a Netgear wireless router. The network connection was consistently very good, but the player would still fail and lose its connection with the server after 20 to 30 minutes of use. When I updated the software for the server and client, I was surprised to see the comment on Netgear's support site that it was "normal" for the unit to fail when the computer had large numbers of music files. I ripped our 300 or so CD's, which I'd imagine is not a outrageously large music collection. To me, if your product fails consistently with normal usage, its not ready for public consumption.So, I picked up my laptop and plugged it straight in to my stereo, and returned the MP-101.To me the concept was great. It's just not ready for market. I guess the lesson a take from this is never to buy the first model of any new product.
the new turntable I bought was less money than if I would have boughten a used one on ebay. it plays great and I love playing my old albums that I haven't heard since my old turntable quit working over 15 years ago.
I needed to hook up a TV to my computer, and I needed this longer cable to get the job done. No problems on my 32" HDTV. Good value for the money.
This adapter worked well. I purchased it for the Equus 3130 automotive OBD2 Code Reader so I could run the data through my USB port on my computer. (The Equus only has a serial port rediculous for todays computers!). So it worked well for my purpose.I would recommend it for a Windows based PC.
The Cartridge is a wonderful product, works excellently with high quality, i bought it from eforcity, although the price is higher,but most importantly is the product is with high quality exactly as advertised,fast shipping.highly recommend.can have a try,pls trust me!!
So far, after two days of receiving it, it is junk! The display is terrible. It doesn't register any calls....
This cordless keyboard/mouse set is excellent!!!The keyboard works flawlessly and was ready to use w/o having to run the CD. All I had to do was put in the batteries (supplied) and plug the USB transmitter into the side of my laptop and both the keyboard and mouse were ready to use. The keyboard action takes a little getting used to as it provides tactual feedback (and a pleasant muted clicking sound) when typing, but it's a good feature. I'm a speedy typist and it has no problem keeping up with me, i.e., there's no lag.The mouse is laser and very precise and works just fine on the arm of my leather recliner. It has the left and right buttons (actually, more like molded panels) on the top of the mouse (on either side of the scroll wheel) rather than on the sides of the mouse. But it's easy to get used to and is more convenient than the side placement found on my prior mouse. Also, a really priceless feature is/are the small "back" and "forward" buttons on top of the mouse just below the scroll wheel. This allows me to maneuver back and forth between web pages with the click of a button rather than having to scroll my cursor up on the screen/page to use the back/forward arrows. Really Great!!!Finally, since I have a laptop, I can just plug the USB transmitter right into the side of my laptop rather than having to use the corded base (provided for desktops). It's quite powerful and will make traveling with my laptop all that easier as will the sleek design of the keyboard.Overall, I'm delighted with this purchase. For around $50 (including shipping), this product cannot be beat!!!!
The magellan company has probably the worst customer service of any company on the planet. I bought an Explorist XL several years ago and still the company has not put out the DVD map software for it. I still have no street maps for it. If you call them they lie to you about a release date. Every time I called they would tell me it would be available in 6 weeks. They did this for a year. The story then changed to "It would be available as a download at their web site". That was also over a year ago. Bottom line:They sold me a gps that would never have the proper software for driving.If you e-mail them you only get an automatically generated response that tells you to call them. I finally quit calling. I do not like being lied to.My advice: Buy a Garmin or a Tom Tom. Magellan does not care about their customers. Guy
This is by far the worst digital camera I've ever used. Please people do not buy this camera not even if it's selling for $.99. I bought this camera from another site for $79.99 and thought I would get a really nice slim camera but buy was I wrong. How bad is this camera?This camera is so bad that in the month that I've gotten the camera I haven't been able to take one picture. Where to begin.. The camera is slim and light and there it goes people, that is the only good thing about this camera. The bad, well, here it goesThe picture quality is AWFUL. I have a 2 mp camera that take 100% better pictures. Battery life? Oh boy, I am not lying this is the truth. The camera uses two 3AAA batteries and I put two durocell inside and I took a picture, then turn the flash on, it flashes then takes about 1 min for it to charge up again. After I took the second picture and the flash was charging up the battery died. I have NEVER seen a device use battery so fast.Everything about this camera is just awful and trust me everyone who is thinking of buying this camera. Just save up a few more dollars and buy yourself a name brand camera even if it's a $99 camera and leave this garbage camera on back shelves where it belongs. WORLD WORST DIGITAL CAMERA. ARGUS.
Great product! Even though I hate the thought of buying a new HP printer since you can get refurbs for half the price I am happy with this product. It's no secret that they make money on the consumables anyway. Set up was easy and followed all the instructions. We run both macs and wintel machines here and they print to it wirelessly with no problem. Its great to know that all you need is to plug it into the wall to power it up. Oh yah, even scanned documents wirelessly! My wife placed it into the feeder and I sat in the other room and received the PDF!The only drawback was entering the encryption key. It was a pain, but that's the price you pay for "security". Great product, would highly recommend for a soho environment. Works great with Macs and PCs.
I debated over this Manfrotto tripod and the 785SHB. The 785, while much lighter and incredibly compact, felt really flimsy and didn't seem very stable. I might still purchase it for hiking and whatnot. But for everyday tripod use, the 728 has been a godsend. It feels very well made, is light enough, is easy to use, and feels quite stable. The quick release head mount is very useful. Saves a lot of time being able to just latch and unlatch my Canon 40d. The plate mount is small enough that it doesn't compromise the overall size and still fits in my camera bag with it on.
Product works great, vendor did a good job getting it here quickly and in good shape.
Works very vell. Easy to install, especially like location stickers for both front and back which adds to installation ease.fully meets expectations
This is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. It will completely change your life. If you are getting a case for it, buy the lower end ones as there is sufficient covering with the flip top, however some minor protection would not hurt for transport. Highly recommended.
This product was received when expected. Disks were as described, new, in the case and shrink wrapped. I will definetly order again and recommend this seller to everyone.
Apple is, quite simply, the best and most innovative computer manufacturer. A recent user survey in PC magazine identified Apple computers as the most reliable and easiest to use computers currently available and last year Apple's Power Macintosh G5 was designated computer of the year. Now the powerful 64-bit G5 processor is available in an elegant new iMac design.Yes, most people use Windows-based PCs, but do you want to be just another member of the PC herd -- with all of the problems and frustrations presented by Windows-based PCs -- or are you looking for a computer which is user friendly, seldom crashes, and is virtually impervious to virus attacks? If these virtues are more important to you than being one of the crowd, please seriously consider buying an Apple computer. The new iMac G5 is Apple's latest iteration of the innovative iMac series of compact, user friendly computers at reasonable prices. Like all G5-powered Apple computers this new iMac is a very fast computer -- more than twice as fast as a Pentium 4 with the same clock speed -- and has a state-of-the-art 64-bit processor. All computers will have 64-bit processors some day but very few PCs, except for Apple G5s, have them at this time. If you're looking for a fast, versatile, easy to use computer (and want to stop worrying abut virus attacks) and are willing to try something off the beaten path, you'll love this elegant new iMac G5. If you want a larger screen and hard drive, consider the iMac G5 with 20 inch screen.
I finally found an in-ear, sound canceling earphone that stays in my ears while running!!! AND, they have outstanding sound clarity and great bass. even when wind in blowing hard and the conditions are rough, I can hear the full range clearly. Excellent value as well. Couldn't be more pleased---only if they made something this awesome in a wire less model!
We bought this camera for Christmas, and have been using it pretty steadily since then, mostly for indoor shots and short videos. So far, we are very happy with the quality of the pictures, and the videos are excellent because this camera can give you such high resolution. Overall, I think this is a great camera, and I definitely recommend it.The battery seems to last quite a while as well, which was a big concern for us, since some of the older digital cameras were really hard on batteries.Another thing I REALLY like about this camera is the size of the viewing screen. It's larger than older cameras, and it really makes a difference. You can set the level of light in it, or turn it off completely, which is really convenient sometimes.There are a few fun features. For instance, our camera barks when we take a picture. Useless overall, but cute.Here are the few problems I have:There are so many features it takes time to figure out what you want. This is compounded by a user-unfriendly manual.We have a 1-gigabyte memory card in it, which is great if you're using it for many videos. It does seem to affect the response time after a photo is taken though.I have a hard time not getting red-eye. I've tried many indoor settings, but still seem to get it on some photos.
We bought this unit for long distance travel in the car and have used it approximatly 5x. Initially, very pleased with performance. However, after 1 year of very low usage, the motor completely died. The kids were using it for several hours for about three times on two consectutive days. Then it just stopped running. Very disappointed with Panasonic, esp. since we stayed away from lesser known brands and were hoping for better quality product. This will now have us buying product from another manufacturer in the future.
$62.00 item worked 20 minutes. cost $30.00 to ship for repairs and back. they said nothing worng, get pro installation. worked fine for 1 hour, then all controls lock up again. the only way to gain control is to remove the face plate and reintall. touch the volume control and it locked up again. Sorry that is not an installation problem. They are not worth fixing, and tech support refuses to take responsibility for an inferior product.
i love Amazon, it's amazing service, ***NO TAXes*** best price ever...thank you
I bought this a few years ago, and it works perfectly. I have not used it for gaming, but the cd player and tuner are great. There is sort of a weird design to the cd disk changer, but aside from it being loud and a little slow, it's fine. The sound meters are cool, especially in the dark, but it has a dim mode if they get annoying. I don't use the Max Sound or any of the other effects very much, but they work. Pretty good size, not too big. The unit as a whole looks good, with mostly black and touches of red and silver. No problems with it at all in 3 or 4 years.
I had lost my cord, so I had to replace it. Wish the cord would stay attach and spring back into the camera when not needed.
Most happy with my purchase.First the minor cons. When I attach my DSLR camera to this T-adapter WITHOUT using the Barlow, it won't focus. I have to use the Barlow for it to gain focus. This, however is not a significant con to me because I always use the Barlow with my DSLR, otherwise magnification is just too low, so I don't really care that it doesn't focus with less magnification, I care that it focuses perfectly with 2X magnification. Then the second negative issue is that the adapter itself fits a little loose in the focuser, I feel as if it could fall off with the weight of the camera even after tightening the screws... but truth is that it hasn't fallen off and I have even moved the telescope from one place to another with the camera still on it.Now the significant pros. The Barlow is spectacular. It works perfectly as the Barlow for any regular eyepiece, it just screws on to the eyepiece and its magnification is doubled. When I bought this I was actually tempted to buy another Barlow only for eyepieces thinking it wouldn't work as I wished (although I knew it was compatible), but I gave it a shot and bought this one only to try it out. It was the best decision, a true money saver. Because of the price of this product I though that images would definitely degrade on some level when using it on regular eyepieces... but until now I do not see any degrading whatsoever. They remain as crisp and perfect as they were without using the Barlow. Additionally, although (as I have said) my camera won't focus when I don't use the Barlow, when I DO use the Barlow with it (which is always) I can even focus on close land objects (500 feet or even less). I was not expecting this, but this allows me to take pictures not only of star (primary use), but even close-ups of the surrounding Andes mountains (review written from Ecuador, South America).To me this is a true "2 in 1" product, I completely recommend it to anyone looking for a T-adapter for their DSLR. I would have given it a 4.5 if I could, but the two mentioned cons could be worked on by Celestron for it to be a perfect 5/5 to me.PS. Equipment used with this product: Dobsonian Orion XT6 telescope; 25mm and 10mm plossl eyepieces; Sony Alpha A55 DSLR with T-Mount.
This was the first quality headphone I purchased and on a dollar per dollar argument, this is no better value today in headphones. I've bought these for friends and they were stunned with how good their music now sounds. Do they look like something out of an 80's radio station? Yes, they do. You wouldn't want to use these outside in the rain either. Also, depending on your ear sensitivity, these may not be good for long term listening, as they are on-ear and that isn't too comfortable after a few hours. Also, no go for work or library, as these will obviously leak a lot of sound.But as far as the sound quality? They are not many headphones at this price point which can even touch these. In fact, I've listening to some headphones costing double this that sound pathetic compared to these Grado's.If you are looking to spend less than $100, I highly highly recommend these.
I just need to rave about this camera. I loved it from day one it is easy to use and has so many options. It is also a great price. The thing that has completely shocked me and amazed me is that my camera was accidently taken outside and left outside by a younger sibling of mine and it still works. He thought it would be funny to bury it in the snow this past winter. I had on clue where it was it sat outside buried in snow for at least a week and then when I finally found it the snow had all melted so it went through a lot. Never in my dreams did I think that this camera would still work. I took out the batteries replaced them with fresh batteries and took out the memory card and replaced it with the same memory card. Hit the on switch and it turned on! I've been using it ever since with absolutely no problems. So if you want a camera that will take a beating with lots of options and that is easy to use this is the one for you!
If you don't want to fuss with cords and batteries, this is the viewer. No complaints. Nothing fancy but the price is right. I saw all I needed to see by simply holding it up to the light.
My first pocketpc. Just didn't feel right using a palmpilot with a different format than what I am used to(windows).After agonizing for months, decided to buy the e310.Just got it late last week.Lightweight, bright screen, sensitive touch screen and features like trancsriber, recorder, media player etc have prevented me from putting it down since.
Out of the box the GPS worked flawlessly. Battery life is 3-4 hours of directional usage and seems to charge very quickly. I also like that it can be charged via the car cradle or the USB port from your PC.I travel quite a bit with my company and over the past month this GPS has been invaluable. It's very comforting to drive several hundred miles into a foreign city and not have to constantly search for street signs and turns as you do with a paper map.I highly recommend!
I bought this as a second stand for my reflector. While placing the order i added another one as a spare. In comparison to the bogen 3373 it is lighter but not as sturdy. It also doesn't collapse smaller then the Bogen. So for really portable work you will need a bigger carry bag. For studio work this is a great stand for low to medium weight equipment. Some reviews indicate that it is air cushioned but it is not. This one has springs at the end to soften the landing a bit but i would not tempt fate with my flash/monolight attached. Other then from a portable standpoint a workable light stand. For portability look at the Bogen.
I still can't believe that I paid less than $5 for these quality Panasonic headphones. I didn't expect them to be so nice for the price. The sound quality is incredible. They are very durable and feel great on my head. I am extremely pleased with this purchase. I ordered a few more for the kids. I wish that everything this cheap was so well-made.
I have only used this burner a couple of times to burn DVDs since it arrived. It is very fast and efficient. It was easy to install and it didn't need any software. I would highly recommend this burner if you need a moderately priced burner.
Ordered this microwave for my parents. 3 weeks after purchase, the thing stops working. The digital screen shows an "H98 error" message, even after unplugging and plugging back in. We checked the owners manual, which explained that when this error message shows up there's a problem with the generator and the microwave needs to go back to the manufacturer. My parents threw away the box, so now we have to go through the extra hassle of finding a new box and shipping the whole thing back to amazon. I am so irritated by this poorly manufactured lemon of a microwave. Beware this product!
I've had problems with my e900. The zoom locked up and gave a zoom error. The camera stopped working and fuji refused repair under the warrantee.
This mouse is the most awkward and non-ergonomic mouse of any of the MS products I have ever used. It has a weird, tapered, bulbous base that forces your fingers into positions that are not natural. It actually feels more comfortable if you grab it backwards.My simple MS Intellimouse Optical (corded) mouse blows this one away in shear comfort.The side-scrolling wheel takes up too much real estate on the top of the mouse. The wheel action offers no positive feedback if you rely on that feature in games. I do.The wheel button includes a feature to toggle through open applications. First of all, I usually have 10 things open at once so its faster to use the taskbar. Secondly, the pressure required to activate the button is brutal.I was a bit dismayed to find that the driver was not Win98 compatible. All over box it says 'Windows and MAC'. Only in the fine print on the bottom of the box does it say Win2000 or WinXP only! My bad for not reading every square inch of the box.I'm a big fan of Microsoft products in general. They USUALLY do their homework, but this one must have been designed by the new guy. The smooth scrolling works great in documents and web pages. But that feature alone does not compensate for the wack ergonomics.
I had a RioVolt SP90 for about 2 years now, still works great too, gave it to my brother, and i was in store to buy a new one.After going through a ton of reviews for products, i came upon this, and at that excellent price, and all the positive comments here, i decided to choose this one.Let me tell you, this thing is great! You get alot of options to tinker with, which are all easy to navigate thanks to the very detailed User Manual. It plays everything i've thrown at it so far, as far as Bit Rates are concerned. Nice volume too, my RioVolt didn't get very loud, this thing does though. I also upgraded to the 1.10 version firmware right away.My only real gripes are the fact that the supplied ear buds suck (i have studio headphones i use anyway, so no big eal there). Also the car adapter doesn't come with the power plug, i wasn't planning on using the player in a car though (i have a Pioneer MP3 player in my car). Another couple minor things was the fact that the folder name doesn't scroll during playback, there's no backlight for the LCD, and you gotta load CD's in the bottom of the player is kinda wierd.Well, in conclusion, this is WELL worth what there asking, a very nice MP3 player, no doubt. They coulda offered an AC Adapter along with it, but those can be easily purchased at Radio Shack for like $5. The cons are very little when compaired to the pros, i'm not gonna get into grave detail on the features, the supplied reviews covered all those pretty much.
Best camera I've ever owned! Images are clear, huge, and saturated. Right now I have a 50mm nikkor 1.4f lens on it and it takes beautifully crisp portraits. Camera is a MUST HAVE!!!
Whether you're naturally organized or not (I'm not), this is a smart way to store and keep CDs in order. It has an authentically "antique" look, so I can see it working long-term, in a variety of decors. It came well-packaged, undamaged and ready to assemble - a plus for me.
The product is reasonably priced and conveniently sized, unfortunately I found out after purchasing, opening and using the product that it was incompatible with the version of Bluetooth that my smartphone (Cingular 8125) uses. Basically the device has been useless to me, I wish they had offered more detailed information on compatibility.
After using this for a few months, I noticed mold growing in the fan portion of the humidifier. I called the manufacturer and it cannot be cleaned -- I have to trash this one and I have a few of the filters on hand as well. I would say this was a big waste of money and will be shopping for a different brand.
First screen I have ever purchased and used, however I am very please with it. I found the installation fairly simple I did have to do some research online on the best way to calculate the distance needed for the projector vs the screen to get the picture size I was looking for. My biggest tip one can advise is make sure to use a level when setting it up just because you measured out from a wall or other point of reference does not mean that that point of reference was level to begin with. It will have an impact on the picture on the screen, also use it for setting up the projector as well.
I use this cable to hook up my laptop to my digital TV accross the room. I can now also show my wife things on the computer, without having to have her bend over and look over my shoulder.
I bought this card and it was DOACompUSA store WILL NOT REPLACE IT. I have to pay shipping back and a refund minus the original shipping "might" be refunded!No more CompUSA for me
I found this to be an extremely attractive camera -- small size, yet seems substantial. With the promise of USB and VGA-quality, this camera seemed like a sure thing. And when it came, I discovered features that I never expected, like a self-timer and a tripod mount.Alas, the pictures are terrible. First off, the camera is only useful in bright light (forget any kind of indoor shot unless you can stand a very dark, red-tinged image -- which rules out webcam use); and no shot that we tried quite came in focus. Moreover, the software to transfer is awkward; the USB does not support mass storage (where the camera appears as another disk drive), instead you use the supplied program to manually download.As much as I and my nine-year-old son wanted to like this camera, it has serious flaws and it's not worth even its rock-bottom price.
I purchased my HP Officejet 5610 on 2/28/2007, and it took me a over a week (hours!) before I was able in download the software and use it. I continued to receive an error message "The copy function cannot be used". The same thing happened with the HP printer I previously used at home. HP support was quick with providing responses but unfortunately the steps provided were not exactly what I had to do to successfully complete this task. My next personal printer will not be an HP!
Bought this for travel to Europe, for a laptop and a white noise machine. It's VERY heavy in a bulky box. Fine. I'd accept that, but the first time I plugged my white noise machine into it, it killed the white noise machine. Fried it completely dead. I threw this converter in the trash, very glad I tested it with the white noise machine and not the laptop! Incidentally, I am a close reader of manuals, and I believe I did everything correctly with this item. Either it was faulty, or the manual was sorely lacking. Look elsewhere!
Used for a AT&T MCell, BluRay, Wii, and Tivo for internet connection and works great. Except it needs to be plugged into a wall outlet and cannot be used with a surge suppressor of any type. Had to run separate extension cord and keep it dedicated since you don't want anything else getting unprotected power.
I've had my replay TV for about four months now. When it first arived it had some real problems. The cable companies signal was not strong enough for the unit. But within a month Replay upgraded their software and the machine has worked near perfect since. I can hardly wait to upgrade the recording so I can record more shows. It makes watching regular TV difficult. Once you get used to quick skipping through the commercials you'll never go back to regular TV. Next year I'm going to get anohter for the TV in the bedroom.
Well packed and everything was in the box. Plugged it in, worked like a charm, 15 minutes later we had our cordless phone hooked up and we were connected to SKYPE. Never a hiccup in the whole shipping or setup process - or since in operation.A satisfied customer
Small and compacted with enough power to run a RAID set .. Fits most anywhere and every thing in side fits great... Plenty of room in the front bays for a DVD/CD and a cage for put and push a HD ...
This package arrived VERY quickly! I rate it a 5 star- it was exactly how it looked in online picture, and fit a widescreen laptop horizontally perfectly. Grandma who is a HUGE harly Davidson fan was very happy with it. I ordered just 4 days before Christmas with standard free shipping, shipping was estimated to be at Dec 26- 29th and I was banking on the gift not being there. Showed up the late afternoon of the 24th- and Brough it to Christmas gathering that evening. Great product for what i paid, shipping saved my ass... literally!
Arrived one day early, dropped right in, worked first time the computer booted up. No problems. Really don't need more words to describe success.
I'll probably also get 1 out of 11 helpful ratings from all the Sonic Impact PR folks shilling on this page, heh heh...People, don't fall for all these cutesy gimmicks. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that you are simply sacrificing sound quality for a novel gimmicky form factor, and at these Walmart prices it means a HUGE sacrifice in sound.I listened to one of these at a local shop and it was enough to make me cringe.Godawful!Stick to a simple 2.0 or 2.1 self-powered computer speaker system by Logitech, Altec Lansing or Klipsch from forty to a hundred and forty bucks and you'll be fine!
I've been a user of Montana based Op/Tech's line of fast caps since I picked them at a trade show a few years ago. The overall quality of their gear speaks volumes. I picked up this 67mm Fast Cap to protect my Nikkor 18-105mm lens. Just like their other caps its gone the distance and protected my camera lens well.The cover easily attaches and stays on without any slippage. Unlike the flimsy, cheap glue based string systems, I don't have to worry about the hinged Fast Cap falling off. It covers the bases in protecting my lens from both dust and scratches. The seal is pretty much water tight too. Most photographs that I've seen of this product seem to depict this product in a lighter color. Its black and is available in other sizes ranging from 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm to 62mm.For me, these Op/Tech lens caps are durable and cost effective tools. I've not had any problems with them since I made the switch. They are built to last. That's good enough for me.
I bought these because they're easy to carry when I'm out for walks. I don't want the helf of my Nikon binocs when I may not see anything I want to see better. Sometimes it takes a bit of care to get things in focus and perhaps in that extra 2 seconds the bird has gone, but the size and weight of these binocs more than makes up for that. Besides, a lot of times the bird has gone before I figure out where it is in the tree.
I was in shock to see all the bad reviews, because I have been satisfied with no other brand of headphones since I first bought these. They are the best for running--they stay snug, they're comfortable, adjustable (I have small ears), and to me the sound is as good as one can expect for such small headphones. I would recommend them to any sport/gym type.
AccessoryOne - Apple Ipod Rapid Car Charger for Ipod / Mini / Nano / Video / iPhoneI bought this to charge my iPod Video while I was driving in my car. That's exactly what it does.Good product.
This product was great at first, it worked despite the bad reviews I had read and was worth the money. After a few weeks, the charger started making a clicking sound as it was charging, and the red light on it would blink, all at random intervals. I didn't think much of it at first, then it stopped working all together. Being an electronically minded fellow, I opened it up, only to discover that a wire attached from the circuit board to the outlet prong was disconnected. Thus, the clicking sound was 120V AC 60Hz arcing across inside the charger. This thing is not worth the danger or risk of not working. In the long run, a more expensive style will be much better.
This is my original review:At first, I was a little disappointed by the slick surface sheen, but gradually, I became quite used to the (very) slight texture. There are times when my fingers slip onto the side buttons, but it's rare enough not to be a problem. The darker colors, and in fact, the very same smooth luster, contribute to keeping-er-palm stains off the prevalently beige decor of computer equipment. The positive factors are enough for me to keep this "Special Edition" pointing device.Updated, 11/2002:I'm now more disappointed, as the metallic luster has rubbed off where your index figure normally lies (the opposite side of the thumb). I didn't realize it's simply paint, and it looks qute awful. stick with the regular Intellimouse Optical instead.
Bought two ... into and out of the router. Shipped to me from ANTOnline. Arrived in 2 days. Price was good. Cables connected and functioned with no problems.
The items worked as advertised.... Very pleased. Don't believe the hype that you have to get a gold plated Monster cable.
This PC Card was easy to install, and worked well from the beginning. Instructions were clear and concise.
It only has 2MB memory so you only get 16 shots. To be honest, it just isn't enough. I would recommend a digital camera with an available flash card slot so you can add more memory. Too bad there isn't one out yet at this price.
This extension cable is great. Gold plated and everything. Great price. Buy this item.
I had a few minor problems with initial setup, and after calling tech support, which was a non toll free number, and waiting on hold for several minutes i spoke to a representative, who was barely audible, but somewhat helpful. After that...smooth sailing. However the volume and menu controls seem a little unsensitive.
cheap, but played everything I threw at it, PAL DVDRs, raw mpg burned onto a DVDR, VCD... I have yet to test it with other stuff, but I'm confident it'll play everything. The look is slick and compared to other &lt;$50 DVD players, this one has an LCD screen, big +.Recommended, 5 stars for APEX.
This device is not the usual dual-deck cd-audio to cd-audio copier.What sets this device apart is its ability to convert Audio CD tracks to MP3 files, and not only that, you can also use a cd-r disc with mp3 files as the source, and copy songs to Audio CD tracks for playback on common stereo systems.Want more?. The MCR-TX3300 is also able to duplicate a Audio CD or Data CD in speeds up to 4x.The version I tested had Win98 drivers, which would fit most people. With USB port interface, you can transfer MP3 files to and from PCs and Laptops.The firmware can be updated via USB connection or CD-ROM, adding the possibility of even more features in the future.Another cool use of this device is to set the recorder in mp3-mode to use it for SUPER-EXTENDED-PLAY recording. No more using vhs tapes in slp!!. The MP3 Recorder can integrate with your existing audio systems to be used as a long-hour recording device for events and ceremonies - up to 12 hours of recording.No crashes, no drivers, and no more tying up your pc when you are in the middle of an mp3 encoding session. Just push the right buttons in the Terapin!.
this product came on time. it was simple to put into my computer. I bought this to upgrade my old college computer to give to my mom. She mostly just plays solitaire, and reads her emails. It suits her just fine.
Do not work I see the police before it go off and the State police just forget it it beep as they pass me or I pass them. This is the worse detector I have ever owned. I had a Bell wireless that no longer work because of instant on radar but it works better localy that this piece of junk. a totaly wase of money. I will probaly get a Beltronic soon.
I have a Canon XHA1 that I use to film events and weddings. This set-up makes all the difference in the world when filming from a distance. I love the back lit screens, the various channel offerings and the lock feature. I have not had any problems with the set-up so far and paired it with a Sennheiser e835 hand held microphone. The sound quality is top notch and the range is amazing it has no problems with walls or crowds of people interfering with the signal strength! I would recommend this product to everyone.There are a few things that I would change I suppose. 1. The interface for searching and selecting channels and other menus is a little complicated and takes a bit of practice to do quickly. 2. I wish it came with a case. I know there is a case available from Sennheiser as an optional accessory, but other set-ups I looked at came with a case. I solved this with a $40 professional foam case from Micro Center.If you are looking for a professional grade microphone set you will not regret this purchase. I spent more than I could afford, but I couldn't be happier.
Dialing From house phone ? Help me! I can Dial From Skype Software & talk on any phone. But Dial SKype from a House phone has been a challenge Can any body help me. I dont wanna Dial From Skype Dial pad. I wanna take my phone to bed & Dial from House phone Key pad. Email me please( elliot 2698 @ yahoo . com ) Love it . some still me email me tips
I read the instructions. Hooked everything up but can't get it to work with Vista. It really can't be that difficult can it?
I bought the Nikon binoc-U-mount for my Leica 10x42 Trinovid, which doesn't have a screw mount on its own (odd for such an expensive and high quality piece of optics). The tripod adapter that Leica offers is very pricey (generally 3x this one) and I haven't seen very good reviews of it. In contrast, the binoc-U-mount works just fine for most viewing. I can see that it won't work with very small binocs, since the entire leather/velcro assembly would be just too big.
The charger and batteries were purchased for a camera. I take a lot of photos. I cound not get over how long the batteries last. The batteries were first used in Febraury and were changed in early June for the first time. They still were working, but we were taking my granddaughter to an animal farm and I did not want to take a chance of having them fail. I took over a hundred pictures at the animal farm and I am still using the same batteries.
This product has been a key element in getting the clutter of the CD pile out of my living room. First I bought a cable from Bestbuy that connects the RCA jacks to the headphone jack of the ipod. That sucked. The music was muffed and I was miffed. My daughter had a little speaker set that docked the ipod and it sounded better so I surmised that the difference was the dock connection vs. the earphone connection. I think I was right. I was considering buying the Bose speaker dock ($400 and still no FM or CD capabilities) but then I was able to use this cable to connect ipod to existing home stereo. In iTunes preferences I selected the highest quality bit rate and selected AAC files. This works pretty good. I'm sure true audiophiles will still notice some of the music is missing, but it's good enough for most of my listening.
This product was seemingly perfect for my needs. The only problem was when I plugged it in, it didn't work! I was very dissapointed because it is really hard to find quality retractable cables these days. I could not get consistent connection with the cable, as a result I heard nothing but crackling and popping. You have to jimmy the cable just right to hear anything resembling music, but mostly just crackling, popping and utter frustration. Don't waste your time or money on this product.
As a proficient amateur astronomer, I was given an opportunity to play with this telescope at a friends house. My conclusion: it's not worth the money.Here's why:- only the azimuth axis has fine-tuning, there is NO fine tuning on the altitude axis! This is a serious design flaw which makes tracking any celestial object difficult to impossible. (the telescope has an alt-azi mount, not an equitorial mount).- the telescope is unbalanced, i.e. when the altitude brake is released the telescope immediately drops the mirror end and points upwards. It requires support by hand to guide the telescope to the correct altitude.- the tripod is light weight and has poor (as in no) vibration dampening properties. Combined with the akward distribution of weight in the telescope, any time you touch the telescope it vibrates wildly without settling down quickly (any gust of wind was easily detectible).- the supporting eye-pieces are poor, they include 12.5, 9 and 4mm, but at these combinations, the resulting magnification is so high that the poor dampening of the tripod removes any chance of comfortably viewing any celestial object. The inclusion of the barlow (2x) lenses is just plain silly, a recommended combination of supporting eye-pieces would have been 25mm, 12.5mm and maybe 9mm.- the azimuth and altitude dials have illumation (which is nice) but the reference points are hard to see, making them nearly useless. Also there is no dial to adapt the level of lighting.- the optics looked OK, but the conditions where poor so I could not determine their true quality.The one thing I thought was innovative was the spotter scope, it uses an interesting approach to finding celestial objects using a red dot projected onto a lens. Unfortunately the spotter scope darkens the surrounding sky making it only applicable to the brightest of stars and planets.My overall conclusion is that this telescope is not well thought out. It will provide a challenging and annoying experience when used to look at celestial objects. I would recommend against purchasing this product and look at better brands like Meade, Celestron, etc... These established brands are more expensive but certainly a lot better in overall workmanship.
Product was received in a timely manner and works well in a standard backpack for my camera without having to pay two hundred or more for a camera bag. This item was $20 dollars, the bag was $24 so for $44 bucks vs 200 at most camera shops I have a good sized bag with support for my SLR that I can use.
The battery life doesnt seem to be as long as the original one but still does the job. Probably will end up buying another one.
I was very impressed with the range of these radios. Other radios I tested also claimed to have a 5 mile range, and while they ALL failed to reach even four miles in perfect conditions, these radios managed to reach a respectable 3 miles while maintaining understandable transmissions. I was also impressed with the voice clarity of these radios. I was able to transmit without over exaggerating my speech and pronunciation. I had already bought different manufacturers radios and was highly disappointed. I had almost decided to give up on hand held radios all together until I found these puppies. I am very happy with this purchase, however, there are some things that could be improved upon. I would have preferred some kind of rubberized body to help protect against dropping or banging the radio, however they are pretty sturdy compared to most. I would also have preferred a charger base as opposed to plugging each individual radio into a separate wall outlet. Setting them in a charger base looks more professional than having radios lying everywhere charging up. Overall these radios are well worth the money and will give considerably higher priced GMRS radios a run for their money.
I was worried my arm would be too skinny (as was the case with my old iriver armband) but it fits great and could still fit arms skinnier than mine. The arm band is really soft (kind of velvety feel), so it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.The ipod case is a rubbery frosty clear case with a screen protector which you can use without the armband. It doubles the width of the nano but I rather have a scratch free slightly fatter nano than a skinny ugly one...so no complaints. I love it....I can finally take my nano out to play.
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Bought this item a while ago it look new when I got it and still works great after one year of us.
I bought one of these and used it as extra storage for about 6 months before it died. Maxtor shipped me a replacement that has lasted about 3 months. Now it too has died. Don't trust your data to Maxtor. Their products are awful.
Just replaced my old pair that have seen some miles, literally. I bought them to wear motorcycling. They are comfortable when worn with a helmet and block a significant amount of wind and engine noise. Because of this, I don't have to turn my music up to extreme volumes while riding.This last pair lasted almost 2 years. Considering I used to replace headphones about every 6 months, that was a huge plus. I was a bit concerned about the price originally, because I am so hard on headphones. I am very happy with the abuse they took.My only complaint is the cord length is too long for my needs. I find myself wrapping it around my iPhone several times, which in turn makes the iPhone difficult to use.They do require a bit of regular cleaning, due to how far in your ears these sit. Not really a con, just something to be aware of. You'll want to carry the case with you, else they collect a lot of pocket lint.
I used this product but it would lockup on me and the only way to re-set it would be to remove the batteries and re start. It was not easy to navigate all the different equipment. you would have to get out of TV into DVR and you had a difficult time finding what to hit to get to the recorded programs you filed. It also had a slow response time. You would have to hit the button a few times to get it to move.This product was too difficult to use. I would not recommend it.
I bought this and received it in a good amount of time but I did not use it in my truck. The prongs looked bent and the wires looked like someone had tried to use it before. Also I own a 2010 F150 stx this conector would have worked but you also need a interface that is extra to give your accessory wire power to make your stero work. The one I found was about $90 but I had a professional audio shop run a wire that eliminated the need for the interface. You will also need a dodge antenna adapter for it.
Great audio, very responsive volume control but ear buds themselves are a little larger than small...don't fit completely in ear.
As soon as I incorporated the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable into my system, my entire assembly powered itself on; a voice (identifying itself only as "Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable") told me not to go in to work the following day. I took its advice, only to find out that my office burned to the ground on the day in question, taking all of my coworkers with it. Thanks, Denon!
I have not used it for so long time yet, but my impression is that it is a fantastic piece of craftmanship. Increadibly fast and the autofocus is working perfect.
I was a long-time user of SLR cameras, and I resisted going digital for many years. Then I received the Canon Digital Rebel XT as a gift in May 2007.Armed with a 4G memory card, I used the Digital Rebel XT on a recent trip, and I was quite pleased with the 750+ pictures (which used up about two thirds of the card) I took.The camera behaved just like the SLR's I was used to, but without the bother of loading film, unloading, worrying about using up all my rolls, etc.I am ashamed to say that I don't know how to use most of the features of the camera, but what I have used so far has been great.Highly recommended.
I would not repeat what other reviewers already said. I just want to point out what I like most and do not like most.I would say this little gem put Sansa Express on shame. SE also have direct USB connection (but with lots of limitations). The biggest advantage over Sansa Express is that it support resuming from where you finish last time after turn off. It is particularly important when you are listening a lecture or novel on the road.Regarding the writing speed to internal memory and volume level, I do not find it unbearable as other reviewers said. True, the writing speed is not super fast, but 2-3M/s is good enough for me. I found the volume is ok though not very loud but certainly allowing me to listen comfortablely either via earphone or car sound system. What I like also include a dedicated recording button so that you can start recording immediately instead of fumbling through multi-level of menu like Sansa mp3 players.The use of replaceable battery is the primary reason I choose it because the Sansa Express I bought a while ago was dead simply because the battery stopped working.If I have to strip half star, the menu system and small display would be the main reason.Overall, at this price, you simply can't find another MP3 player with so much unique features. I paid $3 for a cassette adaptor and $15 for this mp3 player. For a price under $20, you got a fantastic car and portable mp3 player with huge storage. What a deal!
After 3 years of my poor laptop struggling along with only the ram that came with it, I finally decided to upgrade. It was easy to install, and there were no problems afterwards. Unfortunately, this will still be my last DDR purchase since they are so much more expensive than the DDR2. Still, it has helped extend the life of my precious lappy for a few more years, so I give it two thumbs up.
We bought this because our Bose sound system has only one fiber input.We wanted the ability to select the TV Fiber audio out and the Blue Ray fiber audio out without having to uplug one and install the other...it was a pain. The switch works great and ease of use for the kids is nice.I would give it an A+++
This is an excellent value. It was easy to set up for the first time and use. While it is described as a mini system, it does take up quite a bit of space. I would not describe it as a shelf-system, unless you have very large shelves -- it will not fit into a bookcase. It has a neat remote control, accepts 5 dvds and has a raduio and cassette player -- I still have a considerable collection of cassettes, so this is an attractive plus.
I got the Apex AD-1201 in December of 2002. It is not hard to set up when you read the directions. I got a few pros and cons to say.PROS: The player is easy to use and understand. The price was cheap, being only $59.95 at Circuit City. I like the MP3, Kodak picture CD, and JPEG CD feature it has. I also like the zoom feature it has to read small text in a movie.CONS: I don't like the remote control in some ways. To navigate through the DVD menu, you have to press the green &quot;Shift&quot; key to activate the navigational buttons. The player looks cheap and kind of fragile. The player will sometimes make a loud vibration noise when the disc rotates fast in the drive. The tray also makes a loud noise when you open and close it. It skips on some DVDs (not even scratched or warped) like my &quot;Terminator 2: The Ultimate DVD&quot; and &quot;The Abyss.&quot; NOTE: I tried out these movies in my Playstation 2 console, no problemo reading the DVD inside.My player has not broken yet after a year and five months of operation. Future shoppers, get a brand that is more reliable and well built if you want a DVD player that can last for many years like Sony or Panasonic. You will not be sorry. Good Luck!
Great quality and construction for the price. Good length suitable for most setups. Have had it for more than an year and still works great.
These pair of headphones are great if you want better ones than the those that come with your player. It stays on really well. You wrap them around your ear and they won't come off easily. Great for working out and outdoor activities. You still get a sense of hearing of the outside world while having these on, so they won't be too much of a distraction. The price is fair as well. However, they aren't the greatest in sound quality. Hardly any bass comes out and the sounds do leak out. The high sounds aren't high enough, and the lows aren't low enough either. All in all, a good "starters" headphones that you can upgrade later when you want to hear music in all its glory.
Product arrived as promised. Installed OK. Have had software issues since installing drivers. Seems to be the card software. Would not buy again.
I received this as a Christmas gift and had doubts about its claims. I did have problems with the installation of RealOne. It seemed to have seriously slowed down my system initially but 8 hrs later I had it working like a charm. It automatically converts your CD WAV files into AAC format but I especially like the WMA format at 128kbps. Sound quality is great! It looks great and above all is easy to use. The only downside is the neon transcolored looking neck strap. I'm a bit embarrassed to wear this thing to the gym. So I'll have to buy an aftermarket arm strapped case. It comes with 64MB SD media. The larger sized disks are pricing so I'll wait until the price drops. Overall, it is definitely a good value I recommend it.
Please note that going to Gigabit will not increase your download speeds from the Internet. The speeds you get from the Internet are based on your connection speed to your Cable/DSL modem. Also please note that most 10/100 cards are MORE than adequate to handle most DSL/Cable speeds. The people out there that have a faster connection to the Internet usually know a lot about these types of things and can weigh for themselves the pros and cons of moving to Gigabit.However, if you have a home network that is running on a Gigabit switch/router/hub and have at least one other Gigabit computer sitting on your network, you will see VERY fast transfers of files between those two computers. Transfers of files between Gigabit computers and 10/100 computers will be the same as before. In other words you have to have at least two Gigabit devices on a Gigabit network to see Gigabit speeds between those two computers.I put this card into my Windows 2000 server and created a Gigabit network with the Linksys EG008W 8 Port switch. The router I use is also a Linksys, the Wireless-G WRT54G. My primary machine copies files to and from my server at speed about 5-6 times faster than they used to. Over all network performance does seem to move a bit faster, but this is likely due to the fact that I have isolated 10/100 machines from the 10/100/1000 machines on the network.Linksys doesn't always have the best prices, but reliability and performance outweigh price for me any day.
I do have to admit that being a smart shopper I was hesitant to shell out so much money for &quot;just a cable&quot;. But upon the advise of a coworker who said &quot;now that you have a big screen TV you HAVE TO GET A COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE&quot;. And right he was. I definitely notice a difference in picture color (not necessiarly in quality but the colors are cleaner and more true to life) when playing DVD movies. I would definitely advise investing in a good cable!
Bought together with a router and a wireless laptop card. The USB adapter simply does not work. Software had problems with both Win2000 and XP. After downloading the latest version still no luck. Even though my PCs recognize the card, the utility that comes with it, does not find it! I guess you get what you pay for....
Have high end HD video camera. Images from this little tyke compare well. Lens is OK. The suggested additional wide angle lens is, in proportion to the very small camera, kind of bulky. A trade off. Maybe a wider built-in lens might compromise elsewhere. So indoors be prepared to do a lot of panning. Then be prepared to be sick when you view how hard it is to pan smoothly with such a small camera. You learn to body prop and pelvis turn - feet wide.The BIG question is whether, given the nature of who will use it and how they will ultimately view, is whether to get the DV Tape version (my choice) or the Hard Drive version. Think that through carefully. If you plan to use a computer for viewing primarily then you can avoid the very big step of computer capture from tape.Also consider that if you don't have a tape player that can play HD tapes, then your camera becomes the player (generally not a good idea).A huge use for this camera is as a SECOND HD for those back shots, or tight to B roll or use with a more professional camera and not be lugging a zillion pounds extra nor the bulk of another pro camera. Some on air has done this with this camera (I know for a fact) and nobody has noticed.Some news people are also using this camera when they want to be discrete about video taping.
I read review on line and brought this printer, but turn out the pigmented inks have lots of problems. I wonder what photo experience the other reviewers have. I put a ton of money and time into getting an acceptable workflow, send back and forth to repair. The same problem occur with my coworker as well. I hope you will make wise choice.
It came with the Micro-SDHC card and it works great. I have a built-in card reader on my laptop, so I can use the micro-card with a SD-adapter, but on the desktop I use this reader.
Last night I did a trial run of that push reel mower I told you about. Slightly noisy for mowing the lawn at midnight, but probably not loud enough to bother neighbors (unless they are outside partying in silence).It cuts pretty well. I do have to walk pretty fast but its not much harder than a cheap gas mower. It balances on its own which is nice. It is great for small yards, but probably not good for mowing yards larger than a quarter acre or so (It would get tiresome).It cuts rather than mulching everything into a mush so there isn't a bunch of residue. I mowed with bare feet and didn't get dirty (and it doesn't launch rocks and other projectiles so that wasn't a concern).Sharpening & adjusting the blades might be tricky but that is less annoying than always keeping a container of gas (along with trips to refills, oil, filters, spark plugs et al).I hope I still like it in September.
I had the system shipped to my niece because I wasn't sure if I could make it to her party. I did make it to the party only to find out that gift I had sent her was broken! It played..which I suppose is important...but none of the other functions worked. It wouldn't rewind, or fast forward or even stop! The only thing I could do is play and eject. Talk about a bummer. I will never buy an electronic device from Target.com again. And to top it off, I couldn't return it to Target I have to pay to ship it back and then the Target gods will decide whether or not to send me a refund. I guess I have learned my lesson. If it seems like too good of a deal, it probably is. Always be cautious when they are offering free shipping...maybe they are just trying to get rid of them and hoping people will be too lazy to jump through the hoops to return them when they are broken!!!
This probably isn't a bad product. However, it is incorrectly advertised on here. Contrary to what the information indicates, there are no S-video inputs of any kind on this device. The picture shown is not correct as it also shows S-video connections. I sent mine back recently after receiving it. I see that even though I informed Amazon of this discrepancy they still have not fixed the picture or the description. What's the deal???
I got this unit so I could monitor the smoker and meat temp without having to be standing at the smoker. This unit works very well for readings. Each time I use it, there is a cumbersome method of syncing the units as you have to remove the battery door on the transmitter in order to sync the remote unit. The range of this unit is viable only if you are still outside but not near the smoker in order to read the lid temp. If you are inside, even with only a window/glass door separating the transmitter and remote, the unit works inconsistently. During one brisket smoking session, I frequently have to carry the remote outside near the transmitter so it can re-sync.I am still giving this 3 stars because, as smoking meat goes, this does not really cause enough hindrances during a 10+ hour session for me not to use the product and rely on it for temperature readings. It still does a great job by keeping the temp at the grate level and the internal meat temp. I will be trying other Redi Check products though, specifically the ones that I can access from an iOS device.
How could I possibly help myself? At the time of purchase, the list price was $818.99, with a hefty savings of $805.91! What an awesome deal!Sure, some people complain that it's easy for the discs to fall into the gap between tiers, but with savings like that, it's easy for me to overlook any problems with this item. Seriously, if I had paid full price, that would be a different matter entirely, but wow! How often can you save that much on something so small? This isn't exactly the Viagra that you can supposedly get a deep discount online without a prescription, this is $800 saved! I think it's kind of unfair for people to rate this product any less than 5 stars on these grounds alone.Seriously though, I do own this product (not purchased through Amazon), and I find it works rather well. Additionally, if I want something bigger (which has happened before, and is happening now), I can buy another one, and combine the two for more storage space (admittedly, you can't add the bottom shelf, so if I buy the 5 tier version, i can only add 4 shelves). I haven't had any of the stability problems that anybody else has had. For as little surface space as it occupies, it stands up very well unless I kick it over.
Spanish is my main language, so forgive my english typing mistakes.I received my WPC54G and tried to install on my Toshiba Satellite with Windows XP Professional with no success. The software installed correctly but the card wouldn't be recognized by the computer. The computer stills searching for the drivers and never found them. I tried with the software CD, downloading from the internet and nothing. I called Linksys and finally they told me that maybe the card was defective and I got to return it.I have to say that Amazon send another card right away and I received it a few days after.This time, the software wouldn't install, don't know why so I just put the card into my computer and let Windows install it. Finally it worked but I'm not using the original software from Linksys.Had a little problem tought. I had intermitent connection. Every five minutes or so, the card disconnected and connected again. Linksys support told me to try a different channel on the router (1, 6 or 11) but that didn't help. Because I didn't have anything to lose, I search at Netgear's support and I found that Windows XP SP 1 had a problem and I have to disable the IEEE 802.1X authentication option in the Wireless Network properties. It really helped!!!!After all that, the card is working fine. I rate the card with 4 stars for all that previus effort to get it to work.
Sounds fantastic. Balanced really nicely.The best thing about these headphones is that they're light and comfy. So comfy. Like two clouds shooting scratchy furry breakcore into your earholes.Worst thing is the jack. The connected jack is a standard 1/4 inch jack, but includes a 3.5mm aux adapter. The adaptor may be a bit brittle and break off inside your device, this happened to me and I had to replace the motherboard on my lappy. My new adaptor is inadequate and makes me sad.
Fair pair of compact binoculars. Nice looking but a bit of a pain to tote around.
The product came exactly as described and in a timely manner would love to do business with again.
Took awhile to get but was worth the wait. Nice Price and worked out fine.No need to have extra cord hanging all over.
My wife loves these earphones. She said they are one of a few earphones that stay in while running. For the price you can't beat them.
I received the Viking 64 MB Smart Media card just before going on vacation. The price was better than I had found anywhere and as it turned out I took most of our vacation pictures on one card. All came through flawlessly. Shopping with Amazon was as simple as one click and the card arrived just a few days later.
I have used this router for over 2 years now and I bought after reading reviews at amazon. I am not very impressed. I have to restart the router multiple times every week. The signal strength is week & sometime it randomly loses signal for 10-15 mins.I will stay away from it.
I've owned this product for around a year now. So far, I have yet to get any tickets while properly using the device. I drive about 10-20 mph over the speed limit on the highway and the Vector 995 has saved me numerous times. If the police are running their radar "always on", the vector 995 will pick it up with plenty of time to spare. I've run into a few times where the detector did not go off until I saw the cop, as I was breaking heavy, the detector then went off. I'm assuming that instant on radar detectors cannot be picked up until the last second.As for "false" alarms... of course the Vector 995 gives them. I'd rather be safe than sorry. I have never received a false alarm on the Ka or Lasar bands. When I see those come up on the display, time to get busy on the brakes.I paid around 200 on ebay for the Vector 995. It comes with a nice carrying case (which I don't use). If you can get this product for ~$200, it's a sound investment. I would purchase this product again.
I needed a player for the task of converting 200 audio cassette tapes to digital, using the Audacity application. We stick to Sony for our electronics--when we stray we're usually sorry. So I went with this deck. Not that there's much of a selection left for this archaic recording method. Since we won't use a tape deck for anything after the converting project is done, I didn't want to spend a lot. This unit was a good deal and so far is doing the job well. There aren't any bells or whistles but they aren't needed. The loud thud of the motor when fast-forwarding ends is a bit alarming. Hopefully it's normal for a "DC Servo Controlled Motor"--whatever that is! The manual is simple and well-written. I recommend this machine.
I just got two of these lamps. They are the nicest lamps I have ever had. Absolutely love them. Beautiful and really good quality. One in bedroom and one in living room. Also, very little assembly is required.
I am not an audiophile; I personally do not care for "bright" sounds or heavy bass. I simple want clear, affordable studio headphones. That being said, I've owned four pairs of the HD280 pro's, I love the nice crisp and clear undistorted sound in addition to the price factor. I have a background in radio broadcasting, I feel like in my office you are either in the MDR-V6 or HD280 pro camp of headphones. I obviously am in the HD280 pro grouping.HD280 pro's are excellent closed ear headphones, perfect with all around usage. The lows, mids and highs are all clear and crisp. Some individuals might complain about the lack of bass in these headphones, but for my usage it's not a problem. They offer very similar performance to my MDR-V6's.Compared to my MDR-V6's the build quality of the HD280's feel a lot more solid. I enjoy the heavier weight and greater padding on my ears. The MDR-V6's are lighter and easier to transport, but that being said, I feel like the MDR-V6's are easier to break. I abuse my HD280 pro's day in and day out and nothing happens to them.In addition for the money I don't know of a comparable headphone set other than the MDR-V6's that offers the same quality in sound.If you were looking for an upgrade in your headphones or something to do studio work, I would highly recommend the HD280's. I believe that the enhanced durability compared to the MDDR-V6's really sets this product apart.
I recently bought this hdmi cable for $1.68 flat! that's right free shipping and no tax! this product came on my doorstep right on time. when i hooked it up for my ps3 it worked perfectly, full 1080p. after about three weeks passed and the hdmi cable started to make weird sounds or just gave up on the sound, but gladly this was easily resolved by just blowing on the tips and resetting the hdmi settings on the ps3. your HDTV well deserves this product that's only for $1.68 if you want to show off its full potential! loved it, been over a month now and it is still working fine. the best bang for your buck is just a couple of clicks away! reply if you have any questions.Thanks!
Sophisticated materials, work is very solid, sound great, so cheap price, this is the best choice.Special to recommend this microphone
The player I received looked nice (the vinyl covering was peeling off on the inside of the top) and mechanically worked OK, however there was a humming noise when the needle was on the record that could be heard over the music. This hum became louder and louder as you turned the volume up. Sound quality is terrible because of it. I returned it for a refund.
This is my fifth handheld. My first two were palm, my third was a Sony, and for my fourth I went back to palm. All four had 8MB of RAM and a 33 MHz processor. When I first turned on the Tungsten C I was amazed at how fast it was. When I clicked on an application it would instantly open, without that 1 or 2 second delay seen on older handhelds. This handheld includes 51 MB of memory, which is very nice for storing applications, movies (using the included Kinoma player), music, pictures and just about anything else. The display is one of the best I've seen, and the high-resolution is really nice. I like the Tungsten T3 expandable display, and was considering getting it, but I realized WiFi was too important. The WiFi is one of the best features of this handheld. I opened the WiFi setup application, it instantly detected my home network, I entered my WEP key and it was connected. Browsing the web on the Tungsten C is not anything like on a desktop or laptop. There is A LOT of scrolling involved, and many web pages take a long time to load, even with cable internet. There are also a lot of bugs in the web browser, and I've had to do many soft resets. I've downloaded AvantGo, which can be used as a web browser, and I never have to reset. The e-mail application, VersaMail, works very well. I just entered my POP3 mail account, and it worked. The keyboard is also a great feature. It is much better than Graffiti, and I'll never go back to a handheld without a keyboard. Palm includes Graffiti2, but I don't even bother using it because the keyboard is so convenient. One thing I've been hearing other reviewers complaining about is the mono headset jack. It would be nice to have stereo, but it's not that important to me. If I want to listen to music, I'll use my iPod. It works just fine for audiobooks, though. The headphones (sold separately from palm) look like ones for cell phones, however, they do not work with cell phones. Overall, this is a truly great handheld. It has a few minor problems, but so does any other electronic device. I've compiled a list of pros and cons:Pros:-400 Mhz Processor-51MB RAM-Built-in WiFi-Thumb Keyboard-Excellent Display-Comes With Good Array Of ApplicationsCons:-Web Browser Has Too Many Bugs-Mono Headphone Jack-No Included Headset
Called customer service and they quickly credited my account. They also let me keep the charger that was sent to me. 5 stars for the customer service!
I want to know if this product id compatible with the Fujifilm FinePix A303 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical ZoomPlease let me know.
Beautiful design for it's time. I must say the build quality of Sony products as of late has not been on par with older models. Step up your game Sony!!!
Yes they are a bit expensive, but I took over 400 photos and the battery was not even low (2 8-hour bus rides and the battery lasted the whole time). They are high quality and last longer than most.
Had a dx6490 as my first camera, it was damaged beyond fixing and was replaced with a z10 something from kodak----it finally self destructed ----it was junk. Now I am very happy to once again have a dx6490.
no skipping!Fab compact shape! Great sound for the money. Some extra kooky features I still can't figure out but hey, it looks impressive.The color is pretty close to black, which for me is dandy, if you want electric prune you'll be sad to be sure.I highly advise another pair of headphones, those swoop ones, the headphones that come with the player ae fine but if you need to use this for the treadmill etc...become oh so cumbersome.Great for the money though!
Great price and worked exactly like I needed them too. 2006 Ford E150 stock radio that was fully exposed in the dash so no need to remove any molding or dash parts. 30 seconds and the radio was out and I knew what I needed to do to replace it. 30 seconds more and it was back in again and working till I can get all the parts for the upgrade. Make sure you push the prongs in all the way till they snap into place, the included directions tell you that.
A very good quality monitor at an excellent price. Shipping was extremely fast.
ok for right now type of thing after a month of use it basically start showing wear and tear after 3mos it basically had been needed to be replaced. more stars if was more durable[O:]
I had received it several weeks ago, At first it didn't kick in but when it did.....WOW. An excellent system for the money and GREAT looking
I have the gold, green and white diffusors for bounce flash. They work as advertised on my Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash. They are perfect. They are better than the gels sold in the marketplace. They fit snugly as they should, and give the desired effect. They are also very clean looking on the Flash unit. I'm not one who is into make-shift modifications for expensive and great looking equipment. If you have invested good money in your camera, then do not cheap out with inexpensive accessories or things that make your equipment look neglected and cheap. BTW: These diffusors are not expensive at all and will last a lifetime. Gels are good if you need other colors outside of these 3 basic ones. Some people like red or blue, etc. I know of no such diffusors in those colors, made by Sto-Fen. If you need or want those colors, THEN purchase the gels. But definitely start with these 3.
My husband bought this filter to protect our 70-200 f/2.8, lens and the second time we used the lens the filter broke. Didn't hit it on anything that would create the break, very disappointed in this filter, would never buy this brand again, lesson learned!
This printer does not load paper properly if it is anything thicker than 6 mil. All of the nice Photo Papers that are a bit thicker and produce wonderful color, do not feed into the roller properly, and the top portions of the photos don't appear. The color is fantastic, but who cares if your missing part of the photo?You need a JetPrint Server for the tool box to work...(an additional $200 item)and the drivers are very poor. Standard paper feeds properly, but after spending $400 for one that can &quot;do it all&quot;, I can't afford another for my photos!
I almost bought a new sub, but did some research and decided to replace the cable to this one. WOW! It brought life in to my 50 watt Yamaha sub that I never knew I had. The bass was tighter, louder, more accurate....crazy. Without a doubt, one of the best things I've ever done to my stereo system without spending hundreds.
I love how this thing works! It was easy to install and is a perfect compliment to my alarm. Now I will always know when someone is near my truck and it should scare them off!
i like the camcorder, no complaint here. battery life is not that good , so u need another battery.picture is good. i taped my sons party with it, the video is clear. i just got it a month ago. so far i like it.
i dont know if it is a burner because i have a pentium 3 of 466mhz and the drive dont want burn cd, but in the requerimient say that my computer must have more of 1 ghz
I've used this about 2 weeks so far and this thing saved my life so much.I'm student in college and I know lot of people miss important stuff while copying down notes from slides and this thing record every words that professor say. I can listen to lecture anytime I like and it's so convenient. ONLY down side to this would be that sound is not so great. I can barely hear anything even if I make max volume 30 but with noise canceling, I can listen most of them clearly. This actually also boosted my grades up (since I never miss anything). I would recommend this to anyone who want to get a voice recorder for lecture recording purposes.
Quite a good product, easy to use, the touchpad is a bit too sensitive for us older users, but my daughter, for whom I purchased it, loves it.The unpleasant thing is the charging, you cannot charge it on a computer on which the software is not installed and the standard USB chargers do not work. Worse, the charging icon appears on the screen but it doesn't charge !This wouldn't be so terrible (althought it's not very consumer friendly) if it was written somewhere (I DID read the manual) but it took me some time and seaching on obscure forums to find out.Definitely something to improve
The iPod earbuds do not fit my ears at all, so I was looking forward to receiving my ER6i's for the airtight fit and comfortable looking earpieces. The flanged ends never worked for me at all -- I constantly felt like I had a head cold and could hear more inner ear pressurization noise than music. I primarily use my iPod at the gym and every time I'd bend over to pick up a weight, my ears would pop. Not fun.The foam tips are much better, but I was still uncomfortable with the seal (but willing to live with it). I don't actually have to worry about it any longer, because as of this morning, the left one just quit working. I played with the wires, switched buds, tested the iPod, etc. So, as soon as I got home from the gym, I returned them.For this kind of money, I want a pair of ear buds that feel good and last until I'm ready to try something new. Very dissappointing. :-(
Why spend $100 or even $10 on HDMI cable at a store? This baby is cheap and works like a charm on my PS3.
I bought two of these as replacements for the original batteries which were not holding much of a charge. The price was great and they work well. My one pick is the plastic wrapped around the cluster of batteries seems thicker than the original, making it a very tight fit. Even after trimming away some of the plastic, the battery cover still bulged.
it's a great bag - exactly what i was looking for. my 15" laptop fits perfectly fine. but the only issue is the space. i have 2 writing pads and the laptop and an ext. hdd a cell charger... i struggle to fit the laptop charger and thats it.... should've had more space for the chargerbut great quality, looks sexy!
I love the size and style of this little camera bag. It's only a single compartment and the shoulder strap is nice and long. Long enough to use around the waist as a fanny pack. The bag itself isn't padded inside and it's rather stiff. A tight fit for my camera, but good protection I think. I just wanted to keep my camera from getting scratched up and this does the trick nicely.
Card works as expected, haven't really checked the speed, but have no reason to doubt it. I have it in a Nikon D90 and it can rip out the pictures at full speed, 4 frames a second, with no problem keeping up from what I can tell.
My computer works now much better after I upgrade it with two Kingston memories.I never shut down my PC. I use it continuously 10 hours a day. Despite this stress, I notice no slowing down, no freezing, no blue screen. Today is the 30th day after the upgrade, and I have not yet rebooted my PC. My OS is now stable.
This cover is nice fitted to my Humminbird 596c HD DII bought this cover with my 596c HD DI so save delivery fee :)
I bought this ipod docking station for an outdoor party I was having. I wanted to play my ipod on shuffle for a mix of songs. This little docking station has great sound (even at high volume), is easy to use, and the remote works great. For a small piece of equipment, I was very pleasantly surprised by the output of great sound and bass! I did have to replace the dead battery in the remote when I received it. At first, I thought maybe something was wrong with it, but when I called the company about it, they were very friendly and helpful and I talked to real-live people--from the person who answered the phone to the person who answered my questions. And, the operator kept coming back to tell me that I was next in line to talk to someone. Very unusual. Great customer service. I highly recommend this item.
The product is a four USB hub however, for USB flash drives, which is what I got it for, it does not work: you can put ONE drive in the top row and ONE in the bottom, if you try to put them side-by-side they do not fit - the ports are too close together. So in fact - functionally - it is not really a four USB hub but only a tow USB hub for the price of four...:-(
great deal great price why go out when you can stay inthanks amazon
I regret very much that this product was of very poor quality. While the shipper pledged a refund, I have not confirmed this as yet, and he pledged this more than a week ago.I will never buy from this company again, I am sorry to say, because the product was very poor in quality, and I felt cheated. I would not recommend this Vendor to my friends.
I purchased the SB 904 about six months ago from Amazon and had my usual rapid and uneventful Amazon experience, for which I'm completely grateful.I live in Alaska and this bag gets subjected to some extreme environments, the material and fastener quality is excellent and it's well-padded and fully customizable interior inhales my Canon gear with comfort and form-fitting capability. The bag has worn and carried well in most all situations.I do agree with other posters regarding the lack of protection of the top-flap cover which can allow dust (fine silt in AK) and in very extreme driving rain conditions, some moisture to reach contents. However, I also know that KATA R&D; is working on this and I expect there will be a fix soon. I hope it will be retro to our existing bags. A velcro containment insert with a draw-string top would do a lot to solve this issue.My bag came with a semi-rigid carry handle. I don't know if this was an early production feature. Though I never abused the bag or overweighted it, the handle broke in the middle. It didn't pierce the matierial just rendered the handle-carry mostly uncomfortable and unweildy. I contacted KATA through their website and almost immediately received an email back from a service rep named Katia (yeah, I know ! What a coincidence !). She made a few intelligent inquiries about the handle and asked for a picture or two; I was only too glad to oblige. She was so cheerful and obliging, it was unfortunately a very rare service experience. At their cost, a replacemnt handle was sent to me (courier service, no less) within a week of my first contact. Seriously, this has been about the best service experience I've ever had. KATA seems to be a really down-to-earth, no BS, customer service oriented organization.I also mentioned in passing that I wished I could get the shoulder strap and the bag to hang a little better on my light-framed shoulder; that I had some problems with the strap slipping down the synthetic material we often wear in layers here in AK. Katia mentioned they had developed the new GECKO shoulder strap and after a few considerations on my part a GECKO strap was shipped to me (courier again). The other strap that comes traditionally with this bag is a great strap and has cool ergonomics that let it form fit to the shoulder. It is very comfortable and works especially well as an over-the-head opposite should carry position, I just had trouble with it slipping while carrying it straight down-shoulder at my side. The new GECKO strap is fantastic, I believe it actually might stick to glass LOL. Seriously, it has adjustability the standard strap doesn't have, by letting you adjust the pad along the strap in the position you need for the carry angle you want(it seems to be a high-flexibility ergonomically sculpted all rubber ridged and raised-suction dot design). It has hung in there (pun completely intended) regardless of the outer jacket material and lower layer of fleece I normally wear. Once again the service from KATA and expecially from Katia, was stellar, with a cheerfulness all to rare.This is my first KATA product and is a very good bag. They've clinched my attention with their dedication and customer service. I think their bags are first rate and they are definately after the R&D; improvements to make their products as useful and protective as possible. I have two friends who have bought this model on their own observtions and from my experience and are both really happy with their purchases. Amazon's price for this bag is about what I paid in the early 90's for my first high-grade Tamrac bag. I'll be working with KATA stuff again, I'm sure.
I received this player 2 days ago - and have used it a BUNCH since it arrived. It is fantastic! Picture quality is superb, the 7&quot; diagonal screen makes a big difference compared to the 5&quot; or 5.8&quot; screens. Sound is good (for two small speakers) - fine quality for close-up viewing.The portability is really fine. I watched &quot;Lethal Weapon&quot; this morning while making and then eating breakfast. Didn't miss a frame of the movie; of course you trade off the effect of a hugh movie screen, but being able to take it with you as you move around the house (or in a car or plane) more than makes up for a small screen. And actually, because it's so close to your eyes, the size picture you see is probably larger than you would on your entertainment center.The player itself is about the size of a DVD case, and the separate battery pack is the same size. So all the storage space two units require is for 2 DVD cases.My only complaints are placement of the buttons and the size of the remote. The buttons on the unit are pretty close, and several times I've had it on &quot;pause&quot;, and intended to hit the &quot;play&quot; button, but accidentally pressed the &quot;stop&quot; button. Good news is that when you start play again (after all the start-up logos, etc.), the movie continues just a little prior to where it left off - unless you've disconnected the power or opened the unit. The remote is rather bulky, what you'd expect for a regularly sized DVD player. A credit card sized one would be nice.But you (or a loved one) won't be disappointed with this player.
It is hard to mess up on manufacturing a counterweight; it either weighs 11 lbs or it doesn't. Nonetheless, Celestron does take the extra care to use a nylon bead at the end of the adjustment screw to avoid scratching the counterweight bar, which puts it over the top for me, hence the 5-star.I use the CG-5 with a Meade LX-200 EMC, 10-inch, SCT. Mounted on this is the stock 8x50 finder, since my telrad has not yet arrived. With lower weight eyepieces I can almost get away with two 2 x 11 lb counterweights all the way down the counterweight bar. By the time I add a barlow or any 2 inch eyepiece, I need the third 11 lb counterweight. I am sure that a C8 or other 8 inch SCTs will work better with 22 lbs, but heavier scopes - or those with many accessories - will need the third counterweight.
Worked great! I installed it on a network with another brand of card and another level of windows and it came right up after downloading the Windows XP driver from Linksys. Could be faster, but it was only $39.
Everything I have read about this product on the Amazon and the Philips websites state that the AC adapter is not included but is an option. the Philips website for this exact model number even shows a connector to plug in the AC adapter. HOWEVER, the product I received with exactly the same model number DOES NOT have an AC adapter connector and clearly states that it runs only on batteries! So if you really want to plug your speakers in while travelling (car, hotel etc), don't buy these ones...I returned mine.
I just love this machine. Now I don't have to waste a full sheet of paper to print one label. It is very fast. I don't know why I waited so long to purchase one. Best decision I have made on an office product in months.
I have always been a fan of Belkins products, they make great cables and other accessories. I like this surge protector, but since it looks like it covers both plugs, but only has one connection on the back, it fits a bit awkward to a jack connection. I ended up only using the bottom plug on one of them, but then the screw is sticking out of a middle. Not a big deal since its behind the TV, but it seems it could have had better design.
I actually just got this camera today, and have already taken some decent pics with it. I agree with everyone else in that you need to read the instruction manual thoroughly to make sure you are getting the most out of your camera. However, it is capable of taking great snapshots. The only drawback I have found is that it is hard to hold the camera still enough that the pictures won't come out blurry. Sharpness is kind of an issue in general with this camera (it's not unacceptable, but of course it's not going to look like a Nikon). But considering you can get an underwater camera for under $100, I would say this camera is a great deal! I'm planning on taking it on some shallow water scuba dives/snorkeling trips.
Very satisfying experience. Bluetooth function is one of my navigator purchase criteria so I am very happy for the money I paid. Except for the small screen, everything works out nicely.
After reading a review, by a disgruntled Monster Cable Purchaser (here, at Amazon), I purchased a brand selling for 50% less. I got 50% less visual resolution. After rubbing my eyes red, from using the lower cost cables with MSNTV, I came to my senses and ordered the POD. Big difference. The [money] I spent on the other brand was money thrown away. A worth while alternative for older model TV's, that are still quality televisions, without a "S" video jack. MAH
Waterfall lovers will appreciate a 28mm lens, and the Canon f/2.8 is no exception. A 24mm lens often puts me into the spray zone. A 35mm lens to me lacks drama. I prefer fixed focal length lenses for waterfalls and similar landscapes to eliminate the ghosting that blemishes photos taken with zoom lenses: this lens has fewer groups/elements, consequently fewer internal reflections. I sometimes couple this lens with a 12mm Kenko extension tube to create dramatic closeups of flowers.Don't feel the more expensive f/1.4 is a "better" lens just from the higher price. In my experience, the ultrawide aperture lenses are harder to optically correct and seldom much sharper--but they are noticeably heavier and more expensive. While the wide aperture might help with shooting action or portraits, you should ask yourself if a significant fraction of your photos require this. Otherwise you're paying money for nothing.In short, this inexpensive lens is a solid performer and a great value.Update February 2013: Canon has now replaced this version of the lens with a bulkier f/2.8 with image stabilization. The optical formulation looks like a revision of this lens--there are more groups/elements, and the new lens is a little sharper overall, but the MTF curves look very similar between the two lenses. I bought this lens for $150, while the new version is clocking in at $650. Have to say that I am disappointed about this--a sharp, lower-cost f/2.8 without IS would be preferable, in my view. I have no need for image stabilization for most wide-angle work as I tend to do landscapes with that focal length. The irony is that the older (and lower quality) f/1.8 is now the less expensive lens.If I had to buy today, I would lean toward the new f/2.8 but before purchasing I would take a long look at the Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 lens, or to go wider maybe the Canon 24mm II Tilt-Shift. The Zeiss lens is sharp and supports high-resolution sensors, though the corners are soft wide-open (but better than the Canon 28mm f/1.8), and it is manual focus only. The tilt-shift is also manual-focus, but the sharpness is fantastic and the new version is lighter than the first. On all of the lenses today, I would look hard at ghosting since this would be my waterfall lens; renting first (eg: LensRentals.com) would give me the option of trying before buying.I believe Canon is prepping their lens lineup for higher resolution SLR sensors to be released in the next few years--perhaps as high as 40Mp (that is about 40% more resolution than a 20 Mp camera, and older lenses generally lack sufficient resolving power to support this). That explains why lenses are being revised and prices are rising dramatically. But I also believe there is a market for sharp, light-weight non-stabilized lenses for landscape photographers who know how to use a tripod, even if they have a smaller widest aperture. I suspect that third party manufacturers will fulfill the needs of such advanced amateurs if Canon doesn't provide sensibly-priced alternatives themselves.
Would not function properly in my game cameras after a couple pictures were deposited in memory. Total waste of money.
This product is great, but the customer service [stinks]!!! The CD-RW drive works great its very fast and super portable. I would reconmend it to people that want a fast drive but don't want to spend alot of money.
I am very pleased with the quality picture this TV has. It arrived quickly and was packaged in an extremely safe and secure manner. These little TVs are hard to find in stores now and I needed one for a nursing home patient. The price was fair and the TV has a clear picture without a lot of messing around with the antennae.
I got mine yesterday and am seriously impressed at the value of these headphones. They are comfortable, the noise canceling is every bit as good as my old QC2s and I like the sound better. I am listening to them right now in my office and don't have the sound leakage that other people have mentioned. I took them off and placed them against my desk and couldn't hear a thing and also had someone stand next to me, nothing. They look better in person and they also seem better built than the Boses. Highly recommend!
Great hard case. I had a case with a camera I lost. I found this case after I purchased another camera to replace my lost one. It has a lot more room for a spare battery etc. Comes with a carabener to clip to a belt loop etc.
It is easy to install but did not really boast the signal significantly for me, but that could be because of the construction of my house and the items in my house. It did improve the signal but not enough to the extend I wanted
These speakers sounded great. I read a customer review that said there is a buzz on the right speaker. After a month and a half, I hear that buzz where I did not before. I talked to a technical support person at Bose who said there is something wrong with the speakers after I unpluged them and plugged them. I am sending them back and I will get a label for UPS and new speakers since it was a short time since I bought them. If I hear that buzz again on the new speakers I will be very upset since I live on a fixed income. I gave the speakers 5 stars because the sound was great before the buzz and I don't know how to change the 5 stars to 3 stars. However, they should not buzz after a short time. I plan on praying that I will never hear that buzz on the new same kind of speakers. Good luck everyone. Great sound for too short a time. Either that or I bought a lemon.
The router works fine but the setup instructions given in the enclosed CD-ROM did not work and I had to get Linksys support on the phone. After that things were set up fine.
I am adding my hard drive to the list of completely failed drives.My drive failed 5 days after the 1 year warranty expired. It is unrecoverable and unusable. In retrospect, it did take a month to slowly die and I should have paid attention to those "chipmunk like" sounds while the product was under warranty. However, after reading about the LaCie warranty support here on other Lacie products, I feel better knowing they would have given me the run around anyway.My experience with LaCie support was that they were ultimately not worth the effort or downtime.Here is their last email after 2 weeks of emailing back and forth ::"Thanks for contacting LaCie Technical Support. The drive is too far past the end of its warranty for us to repair it. We do not perform out-of-warranty repairs or sell parts as we often no longer have parts and it is usually more cost effective to purchase a new unit. Depending on what is wrong with the drive, parts may be salvageable. We are unable to assist with any of this, but if the mechanism itself is dead, a new one can be placed inside the case. If the mechanism is still good, it may be installed elsewhere--either in a computer or inside a new third-party case."It is curious that the LaCie smaller hard drives seem to have no bad reviews here on Amazon. No matter, after such insipid customer support, I would never buy LaCie products again.I am going out to buy a Maxor drive today.
We were able to print a few photos on this printer before it malfunctioned with an error indicating a paper jam. We could find no jam, but have not been able to make the printer function since this problem. The manual and online error messages are completely unhelpful. Thus this printer is junk for us.
I have owned handheld devices for 10 yrs. My 1st was HP 95LX. I found (as I am writing a technical book), that the keyboard was an important addition. My latest handheld was the HP jornada 690. It was very useful, but the OS was not stable &amp; would crash occasionally (necessitating reformatting of the CF card!!).I bought the ipaq 3630 pocket pc as it seemed the handhelds were 'going out of style' so to speak, &amp; I wouldn't have as wide of choices of 3rd party software or updates available to my existing applications (if you can't beat them, join them).I think the ipaq is the best of the pocket pc pdas available. Its very fast, the OS is much more stable. The handwriting recognition is very good &amp; you really don't need the extra HW recognition pgm that comes with it 'Transcriber', as Transcriber is slower too. The battery lasts about 6 hours. (1-2 hours less than the standard Jornada battery). The best settings on the ipaq to save your battery are: turn device off if not used for 1 min + turn off backlight if device is not used for 10 sec. I am using the ipaq with a IBM 1 gig microdrive - this allows for many reference DBs (I have about 9 of them) to be carried with me. The screen is very readable. I have not had a problem with the stylus getting stuck (as I remember to put it back in, in the correct orientation). The MP3 player or making home movies &amp; sound (with digital camera pictures &amp; recorded songs)are fun, but I really don't use that feature much (it uses up your battery fast), &amp; I need this machine for work.I guess the biggest drawback to the ipaq is what is in common to all pocket pcs &amp; palm devices, the small screen &amp; limited word processing conversions. I have M'soft word documents that are quite long &amp; in a outline form. They are essentially unreadable on a pocket pc even in landscape mode or even converting them to eBooks format with M'soft reader. Reformatting the hidden codes in these MS Word documents even on your desktop to fit a small screen is not a job for the faint of heart. Pocket Word is very limited. I also bought a keyboard for the ipaq, but the keyboard doesn't support 'ctrl B' for bolding, etc. Pocket Excel works great tho.Syncing with my desktop has been fine, no problems there. With the HP, I could do editing, change excel, get on the Internet etc &amp; really not worry about getting things onto the desktop. With a Pocket PC or Palm, its best to do all your work on the desktop, then sync with the PDA.I don't bother accessing the Internet from the ipaq so I don't need a modem. If you want to use a modem tho, then you can't use a CF card or the IBM microdrive, as an expansion sleeve only allows a modem OR a card.The HP Jornada 690 (or now 720), lets you do EVERYTHING but it has a larger footprint &amp; costs more. However I kind of miss it, but it was bigger &amp; I am not sure software developers will support it as enthusiastically as the Pocket PCs which are more consumer oriented.As for a Palm, if you want anything more than a calender or contacts, forget it. I bought one of these too &amp; returned it the same day. The Palm can only have 1 to max 3 applications open at a time, then it runs out of memory. I have had 9 programs open at once on the iPaq or the HP &amp; never run out of memory &amp; the machine doesn't come to a halt either.
Batteries sent would not fit my Motorola. They looked identical but were slightly larger.... one digit off on the motorola part number..... I ordered the right ones but was sent a very similar substitute. It was not worth the time and cost to try to send back what they sent, and try to get what I needed.
The image quality is good (just as any DV camera). Connecting the cables directly to the camera with no need of any base or cradle is also very good. With USB connection you can use this camera also as webcam when at home, and you can even show recorded images on your tapes through as if it is a live image. The audio quality of the microfone rocks! (really really good) And it can also be used as USB microfone with the webcam.Perhaps, I got disappointed with some important features:- It does not have any led light that shows if the camera is recording of not (VERY BAD!).- It can not take shots if you are recording in widescreen mode.- If you don't want to mess up your battery, you have to take it off from the camera, because it does not detect that the battery is already charged. This is terrible when you are using the camera at home with the AC adapter: always remeber to remove the battery.- Night vision is badly placed, so when you attach an extenal lens, the light is covered. Also, when not using an external lens, it only works when very close to the subject.The last point i think is a general DV cams problem: don't waste your money with a 1GB or 512MB memory stick to store pictures. The picture quality is terrible, it's only 0.3 megapixel (640x480). An old 64MB memory stick is enough, unless you want to store videos on it, but why you'll want to do that if you have DV tapes???
Great pair of headphones, sound quality is great, didn't expect it to have a thump in it, small convenient size, and the cable isn't a ridiculous length
I bought two of these for PC's that have D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N wireless adapter cards. Both PC's sit on the floor under desks. The PC's are networked with a D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N wireless router.The first PC is in another room 29 feet from the router. There is one wall (wood frame/drywall) between the PC and the router. The D-Link ANT24-0230 antenna boosted the original signal strength of 3 bars (good) to a solid 5 bars (excellent). The antenna sits on top of the computer desk. I had to play around with the position of the three antennas to get a consistent 5 bar signal strength.The second PC is in another room 51 feet from the router. There are four walls (wood frame/drywall) between the PC and the router. The D-Link ANT24-0230 antenna boosted the original signal strength of 2 and an occasional 3 bars (low to good) to a solid 4 bars (very good). The antenna sits on top of the computer desk monitor stand. I had to play around with the position of the three antennas to get a consistent 4 bar signal strength.
The unit is small and inexpesnive. I'm using it indoors as an initial test. It receives all the HD television stations in my area. I might just leave it inside...
The skin with beltclip is very nice (especially if you slip a clear piece of plastic over the screen, since the skin doesn't come with one). I haven't used the armband in the few months I've owned it, hence only 4 stars.
the product looks good.the cords does look a little flimsy. I have a feel that they might not last.
I bought this speaker system for my 13 year old daughter. Not only is it perfect for her, but the entire family is constantly borrowing it from her, including my top-of-the-line-only husband. I think he was suprised the most by its quality, given its relatively inexpensive price. Apparently, this is perfect for anyone at any age.
These headphones are great. They offer terrific sound quality way better then my previous headphones which where the one that came with my Nano. Though the only quirk I guess would be that they took me a while to get accustomed to, but I guess thats only a minor issue. Yes I would highly recommend them and besides they don't cost a fortune either.
There phones have one of the best sounds iv`e heard, It has warmth, bass and treble which is awesome. It have a pair a KOSS PortaPro that I do not use since buying these phones. These have a clearer open sound. Iv`e heard denon 700 earphones and compared it to KOSS and the winner, KOSS KTXPRO1.
(As stated above) ZOMG! I hated myself for my entire senior year of high school because I bought this thing. I bought mine when it was first introduced, and I was charged $30 - $35 for it (which I didnt mind at the time). I got the thing and i was excited at first. The first thing i noticed when i went to put my Zune in and assemble the clip for first time use, the clip itself is manufactured to actually double as a stand for watching videos while the Zune is on a desk (I assume). Well that proved to be its very downfall; I could not do anything besides "tread softly" or walk carefully. The clip doesnt actually "CLIP" too well to the base of the case itself and easily 'pops' off when pushed too far in either direction or even jerked the wrong way...Wow, i wish i would have read a review on this thing before hand. Recently, the clip came off as I was speed walking to catch the city bus, and my Zune fell (i know, heart breaking, right?) well, somehow the front of the case came off, and the Zune was stuck on the inside of the case and slid and scratched its face. And why did this happen you ask? Because of that clip! Leave Belkin products alone, and what did we learn today? Always read the reviews that people like myself are writing. It really helps and we are doing it for you own good.
When I got this product nothing went right. 1st it was not purple it was gray. 2nd when I plugged it in nothing worked. I then contacted the company via email and they told me to return the item with a note in the package stating why i returned it. It has been almost 3 weeks and I still have not received a refund or a replacement product.
Looked to be a product I could use, but I was unable to make the card work in my MacBook Pro computer.
This is my second pair of these Sony headphones. The first pair lasted 20 years. I produce spoken audio --Keys to the Code -- How to Study the Book of Revelation Without Losing Your Mind -- Introduction to the Book of Revelation -- Audio Series: 480 minutes (The Bible Explorer Series)... and I edit using Adobe Audition very precisely, removing unwanted plosions, etc. These headphones help me hear it all. Especially mid-range and treble. I highly recommend them!
Used this for the first time in Mexico for snorkeling. Took great photos and video - except be very careful about getting suntan lotion on the lense. As others stated water droplets will show if not wiped off for above-water shots. The controls are simple to use. I had one slight problem with condensation on the first day but none after. Highly recommend.
If you're thinking about getting these, you need to know that they automatically shutoff after 30-45 seconds if the input signal is weak. I was about to return them until I knew this. Just turn up the volume a little (it doesn't take much) on the device you're plugged in to and you won't have a problem.Range is impressive: crystal clear audio up to about 35 feet. Still works at 50 but has a fair amount of static.One review mentioned difficulty getting the battery cover off. I thought the same thing until I found the trick to it. You have to press in on the bottom of the cover and then slide it up (toward the top). It comes off with ease.There's not much head room due to the intermediate strap. Depending on how you're built, you may have a problem getting the ear pieces to rest on your ears comfortably. Not a problem for kids.Well worth it for me.
I bought this for my sony dcs-300. Ooops, doesn't fit. So I sold it to a friend, for a profit, and bought a sony card, now everything is fine...
Some reviewers have criticized the build quality of this accessory. I do not agree. Yes, it is true that this grip is made of high-impact plastic and rubber rather than magnesium like the D200 body itself. This is not a bad thing, because it means that the grip does not add all that much to the weight of the D200. And in my opinion it is sturdy enough. The rubber on the grip, and the overall shape of it, adds heft and a pleasing ergonomics to the D200.The D200 uses batteries at a more rapid clip than either the D70s or the D100. That makes this grip more useful. Being able to have two batteries rather than one supplying the D200 is very useful and practical. The D200 meters each battery individually when using the grip, and the grip uses one battery fully before switching to the next. This means that when it is time to recharge one of the batteries it will likely be fully discharged, which is good for the battery according to Nikon.Besides the battery management aspect of the grip, it also makes taking portrait shots a little easier. It has a shutter release on the side, that makes taking these shots a little easier. Most users will grow to appreciate this.Overall, I do not agree with those who criticize the build quality of this unit. A metal grip would have been too heavy. This one is light but sturdy. Recommended.
Although it's not the fastest lens, it's great for outdoor shooting. I love the range that it gives me so I don't have to lug around lots of focal lengths. I use this more than any other lens. And for the price, it's an excellent buy.
There's nothing special about these standoffs, but they are great to keep on hand if you build a lot of PCs. Many motherboards are sightly 'non-standard' in their size. Yes, the boards all follow the proper hole pattern for their particular form factor. But some boards (especially some mATX) are a bit wider than standard. As a result, the DIMM slots, 24 pin header, and other headers are hanging out over a part of the board that is unsupported by the regular standoffs. Plugging in the connectors and memory sticks can put a lot of stress on the board while pushing down. Fortunately, these odd-sized boards usually have extra holes in their corners perfect for installing one of the plastic standoffs. Problem solved! The board is now firmly supported against the downward pressure mentioned above.
The short of it: This sub-$15 pair of binoculars functions as well as a much more expensive pair I'd purchased earlier.I'd purchased a few of these as gifts for nephews and nieces. The idea was to give them a camping kit including binoculars, whistle, pack, canteen, etc.. For less than than $50 per kit, I had to make some choices about pricing.The Tasco Essentials 8x21 is a very good pair of bargain binoculars. It is decently bright despite the small lenses, folds compactly, is easy to grip (rubberized) and focuses decently. At only 6.5 oz., it's light enough to toss into a day pack and small enough that it's no bother to carry it everywhere.The downsides are the same with any bargain binocular. I.e., with such a small lens, you'll need lots of light. The carry lanyard is fixed; this is not normally a big deal, but the cord itself is thin so wearing it would likely abrade your neck.Sure, you can buy a much better pair of binoculars for three or four times the price, but this one is worth the price.
The unit has worked great. The only drawback is that I really need to crank up the volume on my iPod Nano for the unit to work.
...you simply can't beat this deal!GREAT LITTLE TRIPOD!Does the job perfectly as a lightweight "back-up" tripod.I do have another big, heavy tripod for windy days but plan to carry this one on hiking trails and long distance trips.Just what I needed.
I'm test driving these speakers right now, witha very worn copy of Steely Dan's Gaucho. Even ifyou don't like the Dan (heresy!) the quality ofsound from these speakers cannot, MUST not, bedenied. They are fantastic, and I'm using anold Sony boom box, worn as much as my poor Gauchotape, to power them. My new receiver, a fineHarman Kardon, is on the way. I'll becombining this with an as of yet undeterminedtape/cd/dvd/ ensemble. In addition, I willapply a pair of Wharfedale Atlantic 100's which I'vebeen running off the boom box for a month or sonow. The result is hard to comprehend, I suspect itwill be most excellent!
I bought this filter to protect the front end of my lens from scratches (better it scratch the $7 filter than the $400 lens). It went on to the lens easily, and hasn't come off on it's own yet (I leave it on all the time as a protective layer). The only issue I've had is that the lens cover doesn't seem to attach as readily to this as to the lens itself, though that hasn't caused a problem yet.
Installation was fairly simple, even for people who don't know much about computers, the manual explains all that you need. The software was fairly easy to install (Although I wish I didn't have to).This drive writes very well, I have been using it for more than a year now and I have had absolutely no problems (Hardware wise) But the big problem is with the software. It is totally disgusting. Besides the fact that it has a clunky interface, it crashes frequently, the readme files are hopeless and it lacks features. To top it off, you can't just run another CDR program because the software seems to be linked to the drivers. By the way, there is a way to overcome this as I have realised people saying how it was impossible to install third party program. Go to the sony site and find the area where you can download the new drivers, the entire drivers not the update. Install this and this alone (Make sure you have removed the original software first) and your good to go. The drivers are very very deep within the Sony support site, so good luck.This drive is very durable, as it is Sony, but for anyone looking to buy a cdrw today, do not buy this drive, maybe the other models don't have the bundled software or look for an equivelant in another brand.
I recently bought the receiver, athena micra speakers, and the xm antenna. I decided to treat myself and get rid of an old mini-system and a roady 2. I am very happy with how xm is integrated with the system. The remote controls took a while to get used to, but that's pretty typical with new electronics... Currently, I am only using this system for music, but I do plan on hooking up my dvd player and tv soon - hopefully I will like this system that much more.
I got this router for my home office, where it serves as our Internet gateway and then connects to a switch for distributing the LAN.The features are good conceptually, and many of them work fine, but there is one key issue with this router: it kills Internet connectivity. Its core security feature, IPS, turns our 35/35mbps FiOS connection into roughly 20/12, and it prevents our FiOS Video On Demand from functioning properly - video looks totally corrupt and scrambled. Switching off the IPS immediately resolves both of these problems for the most part, but the video signal remains slightly (but noticeably) distorted.If you're looking for a good router, either sacrifice security or buy something with a faster processor.
Looking just at the features, this is a good unit to get for a basic, portable AM/FM/SW receiver. It has a good digital tuner, decent reception, an external antenna option for pulling in weak signals, etc. However the design of the unit has several short comings.The biggest by far is that it uses up the batteries when turned off! Leave it on the shelf, and in a few weeks it'll be dead. To add insult to the injury, all the features that require memory (channels, alarms) are lost when the batteries die.The second is the construction is not very sturdy. The grill popped off of mine after a few months of regularly toting it around. And the telescoping antenna - like all - is a failure waiting to happen (and it did).I'm looking for a unit that has comparable features, but is more sturdy, has better power management, and non-volatile memory.
Crucial Memory made our old computer faster than the new one we have. The memory is the same price as the Crucial website. With Amazon it ships for free and arrives faster! I love you Amazon Shipping!!!HERE'S THE LOW-DOWN:Go to any search engine. Search for Crucial Memory Scanner. Have the website scan and tell you what memory you need. Write down the exact recommended memory the scan recommends. Buy from Amazon to save on shipping.Write down the scanner information.Look for any of these key things- the more, the better:1. Write down "PIN-any numbers" (often PIN-72, PIN-168, PIN-184)2. Write down if it is RDRAM3. Write down if it needs to be installed in matching pairs5. Write down if it DDR, DDR2, or DDR3?6. Write down the MHz7. Write down if it is "PC2-any numbers"8. Follow any advice from the crucial memory scanner, including how much memory per slot & overall can be installed9. Buy the memory from the Amazon Warehouse with free shipping if over $25 or Amazon Prime(other vendors outside the Amazon Warehouse may charge shipping)TIP: If you buy every month or so from Amazon, go ahead and purchase the Amazon Prime Membership, it will payoff. Also, one day shipping will be reduced to $3.99 including many heavy items such as new furniture.Homelegance Sundance Love SeatSouth Shore Axess Collection 5-Shelf Bookcase, Chocolatehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/prime/signup/
My grandson lost one of my remotes for a Dish receiver. I thought that finding a replacement was really going to be a problem and expensive. I didn,t relish the idea of going back to Dish and ordering a new one. I found this one on the internet and was a little skeptical because the price seemed low. I ordered it anyway thinking what do I have to lose. Well the remote came very quickly, in brand new condition and was an exact replacement for the one that was lost. I am very pleased with this remote and the company that sold it to me. Very very nice and very painless.
I'm not an IPOD proponent, however, I feel the need to correct the previous review that claimed this product is "considerably less" than the 20GB IPOD. This is not true. The 20GB IPOD is EXACTLY the same price as this unit. That being said, I would still rate this higher than the IPOD simply because its true plug and play with no driver necessary - that is, it will show up as a drive letter in Windows without loading any proprietary software.
I plugged it into my new Dell Vista computer, it installed, and it works.The parallel port works to connect to my older HP Laserjet 6L printer (whereas a USB to parallel adaptor didn't). USB ports also work, haven't tried the Ethernet port.
Purchased the Samsung HL-S5087W 50" 1080p DLP HDTV direct from Amazon November, 2006. Excellent delivery service and setup. The unit has exceptional picture and color quality. Amazon reduced the price a week after my purchase and refunded the difference to my credit card account. Amazon and Samsung are class acts and I highly recommend a Samsung purchase from Amazon.com
I used to have a 5-Disc Carousel-Type CD changer .. and I've searched for some time to find one that met my standards. This machine is it! Read the specifics on the product and you'll agree that it has all the "bells & whistles" you will need .. actually more if you count the remote control. Quality of merchandise and it's dependable functionality are most impressive. I've used it for some time now, as I wanted to wait awhile before rating it. My intent was giving it a chance to prove itself before I made any snap recommendations .. as I'd hate for anyone to think I misrepresented the merchandise if it failed me after a review. It has never failed to work perfectly, and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting the same "nostalgic" experience.
i recently purchased the bose acoustimass 3, but i was dissapointed with the bass output, too much high end, not enough low end, so i returned it, and started looking for powere sub, i first tried JBL, the bass was not to impressive, tried MTX same sounds, tried POLK same, the i walked away and heard a good bass sound it was the 8 inch Infinity PS8, awesome bass for an 8" sub, a lil pricy, but get what you pay for, its still under $300, which is pretty good....great great great sub
I have no issues with this cable or shipment, cable provides high quality output. I would recommend this cable to everyone who ready to feel the 'Quality' instead of 'brand name'.
Amazon.com has been treating me well since my first deal with them. Once more, a moth ago, I ordered and received the Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Receiver smoothly. Installation was a piece of case provided that I have an engineering background. Like many reviews mentioned, the receiver will not work alone. You need strong enough signals from either cable or an antenna. I have Comcast Basic ($16/month). I can see a few dozens of HD and SD crystal clear from cable. My goal is to get rid of Cable. So, I tried different antennas to get Over the Air HD and SD programs and haven't got a satisfactory result yet. The test is still going on. With a hill and trees between my house and the TV towers for Philly Area which are 18 miles away, I need not only a good antenna but a good signal booster. So far, I got about 7 HD and 15 SD. Back to the receiver.Pros:1. It does what the product description states. You will not like Analog TV anymore.2. The price is affordable.3. The box is small, like a book.Cons:1. The power light (LED) is blue/cyan, which can be hardly seen from 10ft away.2. It has a small angle for the remote control. You need to really point to the receiver.3. The receiver is solely controlled by the remote control. Don't loss it.4. The on-screen manual has a loose design. In particular, it's annoying when you need to check signal strength.In general, I am satisfied with its performance, provided that there are not so many options in the market for HDTV receiver. I would give it 4.5 stars. I definitely recommend this product to my friends.
We had the router set up with two wired desktop computers and one wireless laptop. For some reason the router would only allow either both wired machines, or one wired one wireless, connect to the internet at any given time. Linksys tech support figured it was a bad router, but upon replacement the new one did the same thing. Very strange indeed. One unhappy customer.
I purchased this projector off ebay for 150 in December and I must say for the price it simply can't be beat. The HD picture quality is comparable to many of the sub 1000 dollars with a picture that dwarfs any TV display in comparison. The product is easy to service, clean and to change the lamp in. The lamp does stink for the first couple of hours of use, but that quickly goes away and leaves you with a nice clean crisp smell free picture.The fan is noisy, but who can complain for the price paid. This is one of the best investments i've ever made and I won't ever go back to TVs again.
I've never used a headset before, but I have used microphones and whatnot. I chat online and the webcam I have, a LifeCam VX-3000, and the microphone on it is the absolute worst. I bought this headset to go with my webcam. Honestly, I mistakenly thought my webcam was an LX-3000 which is why I bought this, but the headset worked flawlessly with my webcam. The headset is very comfy and the microphone is absolutely amazing. I love the sound quality. I'd highly recommend this product to anyone.
I bought this lens about 2 moths ago. I used it to take pictures of the Formula 1 cars at the US Grand Prix. In that context, here is my review.I have a Minolta 400si, and I was using Fuji 400ASA film. I kept the &quot;sports action&quot; setting for all of the at-speed shots (most of the time the cars were going ~100mph - the highest speeds that I shot that day were ~150mph).Overall, I am very pleased with the lens.The downsides seem to be that the autofocus gets a little squirrely when trying to shoot through the cyclone fencing that the track. This is something that doesn't happen with my regular lens, and others around me did not have a problem with. I think that this is not so much a condition of the lens as much as a combination of the lens and the camera. As such, I ended up using manual focus for most of the pictures that I took.The problem is that there is very little friction on the man. focus ring. If you set it so that you are in focus at the desired point, and bump it even slightly, you will have to monkey around refocusing. With no optical aids (in the viewfinder), this can be a little frustrating.The zoom ring has a nice, tight feel and stays well set to whatever you choose. The lens hood that comes with the lens is a great procetor for the lens (especially when it is raining - well that and a plastic baggie - did anyone see the race... dismal weather).As far as sharp pictures, though, this lens is great. Even though it was VERY overcast that day, I never had any of the pictures suffer from the low light conditions.For the money, I think that it would be very hard to go wrong with this lens. It's a steal.
This is a great camera but which battery will keep its charge to take 50 pictures? I have tried 1800 mah &amp; 2000 mah and the battery gets very low when 10 pictures are taken.
I PURCHASED THIS WIRING KIT TO INSTALL MY AMP AND SUB IN MY CAR: wiring was straight forward quick and easy: the only issue ive had with this kit was the fuse and the inline fuse holder: the holder is either loose or the fuse is just crap but for the wires and what the kit is worth it
works fine on my d5100 kit lens. It fit good and the lens cap goes right on it without any problems.
These discs are similar to the Verbatim white inkjet printable DVD-R and DVD+R 4.7GB discs I have been using for years. These 8.5GB discs are nice, although a little bit expensive by comparison. Granted the 20Pk spindle is a very good deal compared to most DL discs on the market. The quality is superb and I have not experienced any mis-burns or duds in this package using 3 different DVD burners. I use an Epson Stylus Photo RX680 all-in-one to print on these with photo-quality results every time.If you are wondering what DL discs are good for, I primarily use them for video discs I author from home movie tapes or original video material I shoot when the video is 60 minutes or longer. The extra capacity of these discs allows me to use the highest bitrate possible for DVD playback for over 2 hours of video. If using standard 4.7GB discs, long videos need to be recorded at a lower quality bitrate.IMHO I would not spend the extra money on DL discs for data backup tasks. 4.7 GB discs cost far less per Gigabyte.I would give the product 5 stars but I have the sneaking suspicion that all DL discs are intentionally marked up to dissuade piracy of commercial DVD discs which are mostly published in the DL format. 4 stars is the verdict due to being overpriced. For a direct comparison to other DL media consider this a 5-star review. Verbatim is in a class of their own when it comes to blank media.
I have an older Cooler Master ATCS full tower with four 80mm fans installed. I just replaced all four of them with these fans. What a difference! They operate very quietly at 12vdc. I have them hooked up to a separate power supply and, since the long hot summer is over here in Texas and it's getting cold, they're set at 7.5vdc. They still provide good airflow and haven't stalled once. Come the heat next summer, I'll bump them back up to 12vdc. I'm very pleased with them and it seems like I have a whole new computer instead of just new fans.
The item arrived in perefect conditions, one thing that i would like to say is that the amazon box that was sent the toner, was EXTREAMLY BIG, and im from venezuela so i have to use a POBOX service and i paid for that BIG BOX, like 30$ more, so it was pretty expensive because the box.The arrival was at perfect time, and i would recommend this seller for any peron who wish to buy Toners :-).Moises Fernandez Ballantyne
I'm very happy with my new GPS. I have a Garmin Street Pilot 2610 which cost about $1000 5 years ago. The maps were getting old so I looked into getting updates and they cost $79. I decided to upgrade not only my maps but my unit as well. The Nuvi doesn't have as many setting capabilities but overall I like it better than my Street Pilot.
Feels great, with quality build and finish.This should last for years to come. I can't find any fault with this unit, the only thing is that it's a bit pricier than other MRC UV filters.
I have been using this for 6 months .. and no prob so far.. xcellent performance ... very portable ... 100% utilization of your money .. no doubt abt that
I wish I had flushed so much money down the toilet. My laptop has so far experienced TWO severe problems sending the laptop to Vaio's support center. Useless to mention how much I spent struggling with the laptop trying to make it work. The laptop came back yesterday with new problems and they couldn't care less. My worst buy ever.I also have a Toshiba laptop that I purchased for $1500 LESS that the Vaio. Ironically I am more satisfied with the cheaper Toshiba.
I got several of these for some phones that I have for the last 5 years that would no longer hold a battery charge. I replaced all for less than the cost of new phones. These batteries have been exceptional.
I had this unit installed on my 2005 SportTrac and it works great with the stock radio.
These are great sounding headphones at a great price. Compared to JVC HARX300, another recommended full size headphone, this Sony unit has bigger bass and more sizzle at the top end. It is comfortable to wear for extended listening and not too heavy. No problem listening to portable devices as it is quite sensitive for such a large headphone, which can't be said of all larger diameter headphones. Listening fatigue is minimal at reasonable listeing volume. Can play quite loud. well made and good value - I recommend them highly.
This box was a breeze to install and it is combatible with Xbox Live on the 360. I had bought a Netgear RP614NA. The Netgear unit was impossible for this technically naive user to install, the instructions were confusing, and the service center was outsourced. AND after all the hassle, the Netgear unit was not Xbox Live compatible. With the Linksys unit, the help line is on the West Coast, it is virtually plug-and-play, and Xbox Live and my computer live happily side-by-side on the network. Only 5 minutes from box to surfing Live.
I listen to a lot of audio books, and this is the first MP3 player that I have found that speeds up the playback rate. On the downside, it doesn't make tone adjustments, so the pitch of the speaker's voice rises.
I purchased this product to support two interview assignments for graduate school. The product works extremely well since you do not have to have the microphone up to the person's mouth to hear them. I would recommend changing the sensitivity of the microphone when interviewing in a noisy environment (change from H to L) and that way you will not pick up the background music. I also really enjoy the ability to add a memory stick DUO which is recommended since it greatly expands the storage capability of the product.This is a little expensive but well worth the money.
I was given this Vivitar 3780s camera recently, and my experience.. well, isnt a fantastic one. As a basic camera, it seemed to do the job at first with normal non flash shots, although I have to admit that even when holding the camera very still, shots would still come out slightly blurry, compared to any conventional/traditional non digital camera. I wasnt too fussy at first as I only wanted something that would work on the odd family holiday venture, the camera is very small and easy to carry, and so this seemed to be exactly what was required.Where the camera falls down terribly, is in battery power, using the flash. It is tragic! :( I installed two duracell ultra AAAs batteries (possibly the most expensive and longest lasting on the market), and generally after around 2 or 3 flash shots, the camera gives up, states that power is low, and from then on switches off constantly after around 4 seconds of being on! Having checked the batteries, they are of course absolutely fine, at 99% full power, working great with any other device.The Vivitar 3780s camera just cannot cope. If I install never used before batteries of any type, the camera will work. That is, until I take any more flash shots and ever so slightly reduce battery life. The camera cannot handle these shots, and should not be an included feature. If the flash is switched off, it is true that the camera does last longer, (2 hrs rather than 2 mins), but this is still poor. I think the camera switching off when battery life is still almost at maximum, is a general fault with this particular model of camera, so you are really much better off in going for either another model, or (much wiser) with another brand just to be safe.I have noticed that this camera is sometimes given away free when joining many companies (eg with clothing/general catalogues or insurance) which perhaps isnt a great sign of quality, and is near impossible to find in high st stores now. The latter being a good thing- I hope this information is of some use, avoid! :(
If you are looking for an aesthetically and aurally pleasing solution to hanging left, center and right speakers on a wall, the Infinity TSS 3 in 1 LCR Speaker is for you.I recently had to mount a plasma tv on the wall above a fireplace. Having three speakers surrounding the TV didn't seem like the most optimal solution to me since it made the fireplace area look to busy with speakers poking out everywhere. I then discovered that Infinity had created a sound bar that incorporated the left, center and right channels on one bar. All you had to do was mount it above or below the flat screen.Although it was a visually appealing solution, I feared that having the all the front channel speakers in the same enclosure may lessen the sound separation coming out from the different channels. However, when I tested it, all my fears were put to rest. With the pedigree from a highly lauded audio manufacturer, the Infinity TSS 3 in 1 filled my living room with movie theater quality sound. You can tilt the speaker to aim it directly at you.A few things to note. 1.) The package did not come with mounting screws. You will need to get toggle bolts to anchor it securely to the wall. The Infinity TSS 3 in 1 is heavy. If mounted improperly, the speaker will come crashing down. 2.) It comes with a stand, so if you don't want to hang it on a wall, you have an option.The TSS line from Infinity has surround sound options as well if you wanted your surrounds to match the front speakers.Lastly, I purchased this speaker from one of the Amazon Marketplace vendors, Wholesale AV. I usually stay away from these Marketplace vendors since a lot of Amazon customers have had bad experiences with them. I, myself, have had a bad experience with a Marketplace vendor. However, Wholesale AV has gotten a lot of great feedback and I took a chance on them (and I really wanted this item-not a lot of online vendors offer this particular speaker at this price). I'm happy to say that my experience with them has been excellent. The first speaker they sent me was defective. They quickly responded to my email and sent me an RA number with prepaid UPS return postage. Within a few days, I had the replacement unit. Although the transaction itself wasn't smooth, Wholesale AV worked hard to make sure I had the item I wanted in the fastest time possible. Excellent customer service. Excellent item!
Standard OEM item, 75xl is better deal than the hp 75, more ink per dollar.
over the last few years i have owned 6 digital cameras, all around the $300 range, canon, fuji, and pentax. i tend to abuse the camera so this time around i decided to get a cheap, basic camera. to my pleasant surprise this camera is by far and away the best digital camera i have owned. i'm not going to go into great detail but the picture quality is surprisingly good, it takes quick pictures, not that long delay one usually gets with digital cameras, and its very easy to use with a solid range of features. definitely the best deal out there as far as i'm concerned.
arrived quickly, simple instructions, easy installation and runs quietly. It's been in for a couple months now - no problems. Replaced the unit that comes with the Dell 4600 that was known to be an issue. Had already replaced it once through Dell but the second one failed as well.
Perhaps wait for brochure that may come with the camera you ordered, listing good accessories? What happened to me: some people bought this when buying a Lumix DMC-FZ28 camera, so it was listed that way when I ordered a Lumix. I ordered it, bit ot's way too large for my camera.
The only reason why I got these Coby headphones is because I needed some new headphones with great sounding BASS. I like hip hop and rock music, most headphones which cost up to $99 don't have enough bass output. Having read these reviews and having Coby headphones in the past, I ordered 3 pairs of these! I can't find Coby headphones in the stores so I had to come to Amazon, my last 3 headphones were Sony. Well the BASS output of these headphones sounded like some great Bass subs from a car!If you like to listen to Jazz, Hip Hop, or Rock Coby is the brand to get. If you like other types of music that doesn't have alot of Bass or has plenty of vocals, then don't get these. I would say the comfort level of these headphones are ok, and the length of the headphone cord is short. Most headphones come with 6 feet of cable, I believe these only had less than 3 feet. It doesn't effect ipod players or portable use, but if you want to hook them up to a computer or audio system for the home you will need to buy a 3.5mm extention cord for these. Not really a big deal, but that will cost another $3.
I have bought several of these and the quality is very good. From what i have read you do not gain anything by spending more.
I am planning to go to Iraq for a year. I've been told to load up on the electronics, but beware the sand which is as fine as baby powder. I also have concerns about impact protection. The product descriptions supplied by previous customers were accurate. This is a big bag with plenty of room for my 15.4" Lenovo wrapped in a sleeve, my 500 GB hard drive, webcam, ipod, camcorder, paperwork, wires and some toiletries and some clothes if I push it. It is true that the older version has an elastic draw string in addition to the clips to keep the front flap snug to the bag and this one does not, a minor nuisance/inconvenience (The front flap contains smaller zipped compartments). My roomate has the older version in the smaller size, and the bag is better with the drawstring, but there are other minor changes that are improvements.December 1, 2010This bag can take a licking and keep on ticking in addition to protecting it's contents. Did 5 months out of state travel and then 1 year in Iraq and the bag and it's contents were undamaged. I've had my laptop, inside an additional neoprene sleeve, inside the bag during movement and mobilization with no problems. The bag was even tossed off a few Black Hawk helicopters with no problems. Great product, still using it. Will take it back to Iraq or Afghanistan soon.
This product died in 45 days and I was on hold for 30 minutes to reach a tech. We ended up flashing the firmware and it came back online with files intact.Also the product literature is misleading. It has a 1GB network interface but due to overhead on the RAID drives throughput is VERY slow. It takes 2.5 hours to backup 50GB.Do yourself a favor and pay the extra money for something else. NAS devices shouldn't die in 45 days. The bright side is we didn't lose any files, but my trust factor for this product is 0.
If your're a few dollars away from the free shipping deal with another item, just tack a few of these on, its well worth it.
What's the big deal about the color? I don't see any problems with this handheld at all. I also have a Handspring Visor Deluxe and when you look from one to the other, the Visor display is green and faded and makes me sick now. The white background and crisp coloring and contrast really work for me.I've had my m505 for a month now and have no complaints about it. The price is kinda steep and may be a big investment for newbies that aren't sure what they want to do....Although I love my m505, I am still kinda kicking myself for not being patient enough for the new Sony Clie (supports mp3 playback and memory sticks).
This was my first IPod. Its not the newest version but it was an excellent price and in new condition. Good buy.
Very good binoculars, very pleased. I knew going in that as power increases, the ability to hold the binoculars steady becomes increasingly difficult. These aren't bad. Field of view is narrow, that's only complaint and with the otherwise product quality, it's minor.
I really like everything about this mp3 player but mine quit working after like a week . I had to send it back and Im waiting for refund . I read these had problems but took a chance and now will just go look at ipods . It will rock you if it works for you .
This is an excellent product, especially if you consider the price. The only problem I had is that I also have a PCMCIA modem card. The Linksys adapter is wide enough so that I'm unable to connect the phone jack to the modem card when the adapter is connected and vice-versa. It would have been a better design if the adapter's connector was not as wide, or was positioned towards the card's corner, instead of the center.
The moment I started listening to music through these Earphones was the moment it hit me that no one should settle for anything less in terms of musical experience.It is true they are expensive. Being an avid listener to different types of music, I am ready to vouch that this pair remains one of my best investments ever. The in-ear style, however, may not be comfortable to everyone. The yellow foams proved to be the best fit for my ears. They stay put and do a great job of blocking out what I don't want to hear.The sound is clear and crisp, with as accurate a delivery of vocals and instruments as one would hope for. These earphones are also extremely good at blocking sounds outside noise. Now I am wondering how I managed to enjoy so much music without listening through the Shure SE530s.As a matter of personal preference, I am not using the Push-To-Hear part although I did find it to be a convenient way of switching to outside sounds/noise when you choose to.There are other alternatives to these pair. But I seriously doubt they could provide significantly better quality.
I had my Satellite two years before it died completely, but it had problems from the beginning. It would overheat and randomly shut off. I brought it to Best Buy, where I had bought it, and they said they couldn't do anything. I later found out through an online forum (I don't remember the website, sorry), that some Satellites have had manufacturer's defects, causing them to overheat. I read reviews from many, many people who had the same problems! But Toshiba hasn't done anything to correct their problem. And when you do contact their customer service, they are unhelpful and unwilling to take responsibility.
everything was good from the Purchase, the price, the delivery, and of course the tv. no complaints totally satisfied.
This works great. I am adding a bridge because I moved my router. It takes some time to figure out what products are needed, but once you do, you will love it. Everyone thinks it is cool. Ipod use is difficult but possible.
We live in a park-like setting with lots of wildlife, last year was the first year that we had issues with moles in our lawn - and they made a MESS. I got one of these about 8 weeks ago - so far no moles have come back in to the yard. The other bonus (I can't for sure say it is the Pest Repeller) we have a huge issue with deer eating everything in the yard - at least in the area of the lawn the deer have not been - this is a real plus if in fact it is the device. While working in the yard you can hear the sound that is transmitted about every 30 or 45 seconds - it is not a bother, just noticeable. I waited to rate this to make sure I had enough time to prove it worked. I must also admit that we are using something on the lawn to elimitate grubs and I do think that is helping.
the price was terrific but the function was bad. I know hdmi cables sell from 20 to 100 dollars so when I saw this price wow. however the seller did not say thatthe cable is only good for video not sound. while the picture was good the cable did not conduct audio. I got a 3 dollar cable that as worth 3 dollars
I bought this a month ago to replace a NetGear router I had been using in my 1-bedroom 3rd floor apartment. The NetGear router didn't have any problems, but it was my friend's router, so I needed to get a new one. Another friend suggested this one, saying it's the most reliable router in the market, so I took his word for it, and bought it.His only watchout to me was that I needed to follow instructions exactly, or I would get into trouble and would need to pretty much repeat the installation process all over again. I took his advice, but I got stuck nevertheless - I went by the instructions, and got to the point where the installation CD was in my CD drive, and the set up software was at a screen where it asked for the following items of information - DNS suffix, IPv6 address, IPv4 address, Subnet mask, and Gateway.Now folks with some internet and networking knowledge would breeze by this, but I, inspite of being an Electrical Engineer, am not at my best when it comes to this stuff. I know that you can get some of this information by hitting Control+R, and then typing 'cmd' and then Enter, and then ipconfig and Enter on the resulting command window. That will print this information, but some of the fields will be blank.Now what makes it even more confusing is this particular screen on the installation software says something like 'Don't change the fields if you're not sure'. But it won't allow you to go to the next screen without filling values in all these fields! Fill in junk values and your setup won't work!At this point, I called up my Internet Service Provider - Comcast, to get the required information. Comcast customer service told me that I needed to call the manufacturer of the router, since the router was connected to my modem, and my computer was now communicating with the router.Thus, I called up Linksys customer support. Customer support was a young man based in India, who was patient and courteous with my issues, and knowledgable as well. However, he did away with my installation CD completely. In other words, he got the router configured for me without touching the installation CD.So finally, after all this maneuvering, I was ready. Everything worked, and has worked perfectly since then. I am able to get quality signals in every nook and corner of my apartment.In the last month, I haven't had a single time that my internet connection has failed.To summarize, my set up experience was frustrating, but having moved past that my wife and I are happy with this product.
It missed 5 because belt thing poor. I will not trust it it is flimsy. worth it any way
The 30 gigabyte iPod video, you've heard of it and wished about it. Well you've come to the right place for it.Right off the bat,you should know the iPod doesn't hold as much stuff as you think it does.It says it has 30 gigabytes of storage space.Wrong. It acaully has only 27.8 gigabytes of storage space. You might think that you can hold 7,500 songs, well one gigabyte doesn't = 250 songs , it equals 240 songs preferably 4 minutes long each, which means that you could acaully hold only 6,672 songs that are 4 minutes long.Or 1042.5 4 minute long videos.The battery life isn't as long as exspected, Apple claims it does 14 hours, however, that is wiht the backlight turned off conpletely, nto even the 2 second setting, the backlight takes up a lot of battery life, but without the backlight you can't see athing on the screen. Also you can't play videos for 2 hours on your iPod. Videos kill your battery life. If I were you I would get an extertal battert such as the iCel201.Those are the cons side of the ipod, the pros can be quite nice, if your a frequent travler, you can see the times in other countrues and bookmark them to see them again. if you had an old iPod, it can be nice to look at the album art of the song you are listening to.The screen quality of the iPod is acaully quite nice, just don't get it scratched up, get a case for it right away. Overall this ipod is a ncie deal, but it depends what you will be using it for, if you have a litle music collection, buy the nano.
the strap seems to be well made, however it is not comfortable at all. The rubber side of the strap sticks to your neck and the edges are scratchy ( however the flip side is very comfortable).i now have a different strap for my camera that is more comfortable and this strap is now on my camera bag.I am sure it would hold the camera for most drops.
What's bad to say about a Nikon battery (or almost any product Nikon makes, for that matter)? With two batteries in my battery grip on my D90, I forget I ever have to charge them! I've taken over 5k pictures on just a couple charges and several of those included using the built-in flash as a CLS trigger. You owe it to yourself to spend the bucks and grab a spare, especially if you get a battery grip.
This speaker is acceptable for voice, but lousy for music, as the low-end is very muddy, uneven, and boomy. If you use your home theater system to listen to music, look elsewhere. A run-of-the-mill bookshelf speaker actually sounds better for all content.
great card, I've used 3ware a few times and their hardware seems to hold-up solidly. Customer support really is great too. However, this unit is EOL though the web-site does not indicate that. 64bit drivers for Server2008 are not available and will not be developed. Get the newer version of this card, 9650SE, instead. Otherwise, card works well and supports SATA drives at least 750G maybe larger.
Replaced a USB 802.11G adapter that would need to be reinserted everytime the PC game up, other than that was a solid connection even it had 3/5 bars.This one gets max/excellent connection but fails in gaming. It frequently causes lag spikes every 30-90 seconds, which the USB adapter did not.Tried many channels and options so it's definately the card.
Nice sleek, protective fit. The wrist strap might serve as a spare, but camera likely came with one. This is more of a deal from combo point of view: battery alone could cost this $40 and the case alone $20.
PRO: I have used multiple different low-end routers (meaning IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4Ghz 54mbps), from TrendNet, Rosewill, Linksys to Belkin), this is the only one to come out above satisfactory. Good enough for a router at this price point. I have had this router for more than 20 months now and it's delivered pretty much on all my wireless needs. I live in a fairly small home, less than 1,110 sq feet area. NONE, no problems at all with regards to signal strength.Here's a list of my devices: (setup with WPA/WPA2 Wireless security)MacBook Pro (Wireless)Acer Aspire Laptop Core i3 (Wireless)PowerMac G5 Dual 2.0 (Wired)HP Laptop Core i3 (Wireless)Brother MFC-465CN Printer (Wired)Nintendo Wii (Wireless)3 iPhone 3G (Wireless)Xbox 360 (Wired)As you can see, I am running up to 10 devices on this LOW-END router and haven't got much to complaint about. Now, this doesn't mean this router don't have its fallback. It still does drop signal on occasion but not simultaneously on all devices. I may have connection to the laptops but the smartphones gets dropped or if I'm gaming on the Wii or Xbox 360, none of the other devices get connection. It's not mad science, when this occurs, I switch the router off and on to reset it and everything is back on. This only happens to the wireless devices, none of my wired devices ever have problems of signal drop.CONS: You might have to reset (switch off/on) here and there when certain wireless devices are not able to connect.
I am the Director of Technology of a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider and buy close to a Millon Dollars worth of hardware every year.I was introduced to this product at a Windows NT Users group meeting and the sales pitch sounded good.The stated speed and features seemed very good for the price. And we were offered the drives at a very special price.I have found the drive to be good, but far from perfect. We use these drives and HP 12/24 DAT drives and now the HP 20/40 DAT drives. The HP Drives cost more but maybe worth it if you can't live with the following bugs in the OnStream product.The product does NOT support the Disaster recovery option of Veritas (Seagate) Backup Exec. So for true mission crital applications this is a deal killer. Also we have had to upgrade the drives flash bios at least 4 times now. Also the stated speed and the &quot;REAL World&quot; speed don't seem to match up, again the HP DAT drives seems to record and verify faster, regardless of the marketing pitch. My other complaint is the cost of the tapes, the drive is reasobaly priced but the tapes are very expensive even in quanity.If this is for a small business or home user with a large amount of data and you are also very price sensitive, this may be an OKAY choice. However, IF you decide to buy this drive DON'T bother to get version with the Veritas software, the supplied software is adequate for this type of Non-Mission critical install.In the end, after @18 months of having these drives along side HP DAT drives, I only buy the HP DAT's now.
I found this on sale at local Drugstore. Windows media player recognized it and I was transferring mp3s to it in no time. It has an extra wire on the earphones that allows the unit to hang from your neck. It has customizable color display. Shows song/album/artist info if your songs are tagged. The battery provided was dead. At first I thought it was a defective unit, but a new battery solved it.Volume and navigation is ok. Either All song play or folder play. It does remember right where you leave off when turned off. The end cap reveals usb which allows easy transfer in either Device or "storage" mode.Con: The usb is covered with an unattached cap that could be easily lostPro: Good volume and small size.I am still on first week, Battery life is unknown.Simple and Small.I like it.
I purchased this card (V. 4) as part of a kit that also contains the BEFW11S4 V 3.2. It was a little tempermental at first but worked &quot;fair&quot;. After a few weeks however, it went downhill from there. It started getting time outs when trying to load web pages, then refused to connect to the internet at all. I've tried everything from formatting the laptop, reinstalling the firmware on the router to reinstalling the software on the laptop (several times). Once in a while it works; MOST of the time it doesn't work at all. All the while my wired pc works great. I've also been into computers for several years and have quite a bit of experience with networking. Very disappointed as I've had linksys products before and they worked very well.
After reading the reviewer who provided the information on making this work with the 86 I was encouraged to buy one of these SilverLink cables. Unfortunately, TI's overt reluctance to include the TI-86 in their initial release of the TI Connect software extends well into this product.This cable arrived new in the package and was little more than a $20.00 hassle. 86 owners beware, YMMV with this one. The TI Connect software and TiLP softwares have a really big compatibility issue with the SilverLink and TI-86. The best solution to this dilemma is to buy a TI-89. I think its low of Texas Instruments to leave no other viable option.
I am pretty certain that my VG150 had a three year warranty. That said, it lasted for three years then passed away. It was good while it lasted! Anyway, I have purchased a new "logic" board on eBay (for $20 total!), after not acting on buying one of these (that are said to get the monitor up and running again!) for a little less than $100 over the years it seems. I am about to try to install the logic board after having it for over 1 1/2 years; wish me luck!
i had a RF 1000w punch amp hooked up to two of these, and it blew them within a week.
Pros:Super low priceSuper sharp viewUltra Bright viewNice case with belt loopPretty light weight for 8 x 40 binocularsCons:Too large to carry farToo heavy to carry very farHave to take my glasses off to useNot fog or water proof no big deal if you live in southern Arizona like I doI know nothing about binoculars (I didn't even know what 8 x 40 means!) but wanted something to replace the old binoculars I inherited from my dad who purchased his pair 45 years ago. They were very heavy and very large and when watching birds in my back yard feeder they got very heavy very quickly.I started out by going to the store and trying every single pair of binoculars they had starting with the most expensive since I thought, well, they must be the best. And they had some very expensive ones there with image stabilizers and laser range finders and who knows what all else.The sales guy was very patient (he was from a different dept and didn't know anything either) and even looked with me through each and every one. We were amazed to find that the Nikon Action 8 x 40 were the absolute best of the batch they had in the store including the ones that cost hundreds of dollars. They seemed to be the right balance of view, sharpness and brightness.When I got them home I found them to be brighter, sharper, and clearer and slightly lighter then my dad's old binoculars. As a bonus because of the rubberized coating I found I could lean the front of them against the window and stabilize the view and support some of the weight. The old ones were metal and I didn't feel as comfortable scrapping them against the window.I can't comment on the neck strap and I will never use it because of my bad back. I found that hanging anything around my neck caused my back to ache so I hand carry them if I take them anywhere but I mainly use them from the window looking into the back yard or carry them in our SUV.I also like the fact that one set of the eye cups are joined together allowing me to pull them both off at the same time. I wish the other end was this way. Anyway it's one step less then pulling all 4 off the old set.In closing I highly recommend at least for backyard birding and the price is amazing!!11-30-2008 Update:Ok I have been studying Binoculars and I now know what 8 x 40 means. I've also had a chance to use these binoculars for awhile now and here are my findings.I still love these binoculars but have found them to be a little heavy since I have a bad back and a little large to carry around. They weigh 26.8 oz which isn't bad for large binoculars and they are pretty big but I knew that when I bought them. So I'm going to be buying something a little lighter (10 oz or lighter) and smaller for carrying away from the house or car that hopefully has similar characteristics but in an easier to carry with you package. I will come back to post when I get the chance.12-1-2008 Update:Went to the local large sporting good store so I can try out smaller binoculars before I purchase a lighter pair on Amazon.com. I had the clerk pull out a pair of these Nikon Action 8 x 40's to compare because I knew how well they work out in the field. Once again I was absolutely amazed at the quality and clear view of the Nikon Action 8 x 40 against much higher priced smaller and lighter Binoculars. There seems to be a point where going smaller you just can't do a lot better. When I do finally find a small light pair that somehow can compete I will report back here.Also I have to remove my glasses to use these binoculars, but for the price hey I can put up with that. When I buy the smaller lighter pair I will report back with what I found.I have also seen better binoculars now at the store but they cost more, a LOT more like $650 more!12-3-2008 Update:Went to the store and tested a lot of different small binoculars trying to find a pair that are almost as good as my Nikon Action 7216 8x40's and found the perfect one. If you need small and want a good view and a good price get the Nikon 7508 Travelite 8 X 25mm V Binoculars. They are: light (8.9 oz), fit the hand well are well made and very bright in the viewfinder for their size. No they aren't as bright as the Nikon Action 8 x 40 and they don't have as big a field of view but they aren't anywhere near as big or heavy either, you can always carry them with you.
I am in the process of finishing my basement, and I decided to go for in-wall speakers to save all the bulkiness of normal bookshelf speakers I have upstairs. Since it's new construction, I figured it would be nice to get these frames to make it a little easier. They come with two of the frames you see in the product picture, and a 4 black strips of plastic with nail holes that connect to the sides of each of the frames, to connect the speaker frames to the studs.So it was pretty simple installing them, but when you first open the package and see what it is you just can't help but feel a little bit ripped off. It is all really cheap and flimsy plastic, which again, does the job, but I bet they produce these for less than a couple bucks, so you're paying like a two thousand percent markup on them. I will post a picture of my finished product here when I have some time. I used the pair of frames I bought for my front left and front right speakers. For my surround left and right in-walls and ceiling surround back left/right (7.1 setup), I have decided to just drywall it first, then install the speakers, so I won't have to buy another pair of ridiculously overpriced plastic.
I would avoid these discs. I have been using these discs for some time doing backups. Recently, I've had a few problems and decided to look at these further. I noticed another review that said that the discs are made by multiple companies under the Memorex brand as are others like TDK, etc.. I used to DVD info and noticed that my most recent purchase is made by CMC and I'm having problems with some of the discs including burn errors. One disk has strange ring in the die. I have the NEC 1300a burner. I also having some trouble playing backups on the same drive on my computer. Less trouble playing on my Sony DVD player. Just based on this (not a clear indication of what you're getting when you purchase), I would go with something else. These discs are not cheap enough for this reason.
My JVC XLPG37 Personal CD Player was purchased because I am looking for something that will last longer that the 2-3 months I have been getting from Sony. Amazon had 2 good, or perhaps hopeful, reviews on this unit and I was getting desperate because of the reason I use CD players. . . To be fair, I still use CD players because I am addicted to audio books which I play 1-6 hours a day as I do chores and as a sleep aid - perhaps not an easy life for delicate electronics. Public libraries don't go from one medium to the next no-matter-how-great-thing overnight. Many of them still have books on cassette tapes in their collections. Hence desperation because library collections last longer and evolve more slowly than player technologies.For perspective, I would give one of my old Sony D-NF340's 5 stars on ease of use, 2 stars on ease of battery replacement, and one star on durability (6 months warranty). My old blue RCA player of similar configuration was easy to use but bulkier to carry around, had slightly better battery access, but even less durability (2 yr warranty).My JVC XLPG37 Personal CD Player (which is of similar configuration to the above) is 3-4 mos old and still operating but is beginning to make more little electronic errors. For audio book use, it is something of a pain to use. Every time it is turned off or any time it stops of its own accord as it is fond of doing (sometimes even with the controls locked) it looses its place in the book and back we go to track number one. ARGH! Also bulkier to carry and the battery level gauge only appears when the battery is dead. Ease of use 2 stars.I was pleased to see the JVC has access to batteries from the outside of the case - a very good idea. But the space allowed for each battery is so cramped that they are difficult to extract and install. Ease of battery replacement 3 stars.Durability yet unknown. As big a pain as it is, loosing its place all the time, it will probably last for years (one yr warranty). This time I purchased a Square Trade warranty through Amazon. Maybe there will be a review on that pretty soon.So what is an audio book fan to do? As soon as I exhaust diminishing CD player options, I guess it will be ipod for me with the hassle of CD to computer to ipod . . . How long do ipods last???
I never did manage to order the correct size of screen for my computer screen. Why couldn't 3M provide a length and width dimension in their product description. It would have helped a knucklehead like me. After ordering and returning this product twice, I decided I had wasted enough time on this item.
What's up with the excessive price gouging on shipping?I'll take my business elsewhere if a vendor insists on charging me 5-10 times the real cost of shipping!I may have been born at night, but it wasn't last night!
It all started at the Chrismas boat parade party in Huntington Harbor, CA. I noticed this guy with a small camera taking pictures across the room. I could see the viewfinder screen from across the room, and it was clear. I just had to see that camera up close. The user was from Hong Kong, where everything is knocked off and relatively less expensive than the US. That impressed me, because, not only was the user very knowledgeable about cameras, he owned a fairly large company and could afford any camera. Why did he pick Pentax? I looked the camera over, he let me take some shots. I made a quick decision, I had to have one. The camera just felt good in my hand. That night I found a new one for $219.00 on the inet and bought it from a new camera discounter. (Buy Digital)OK, now I have it, what do I think? I think 5 stars. 5 MP, operates on 2 AA batteries, huge LCD RGB quality viewfinder, quality metal construction, no flimsy doors like the Canon SD300, no red eye, easy to understand and operate controls, fantastic pictures, flash works for more than 6 feet away, pictbrige photo transfer. The only negative is it does not come with a memory card, you have to buy one. The camera comes with 11MB, built in. I might mention that I also have a Nikon D70, I tend to grab the Pentax first, it's much easier. I'd love to see a comparison between this camera and the highly reviewed Canon SD300.Reviews are important before buying a camera, but if an educated camera enthusiast from Hong Kong says good things about a camera, especially, if a bargain price is not an issue, it meant more to me than 15 Canon reviews. My observation proved to be accurate. If you don't believe me, buy on, if you don't think it's excellent, keep the box and resell it on Ebay.
Worked ok for a little while - now it will not stay extended. I have noticed there are other reviews stating this - I should have paid closer attention to them.
i really like it the price of the modem,i m feel sorry for the seller couse the item cost allmost what he pay for the shipment,.regarding of the functionality of the modem,modem was apareantly right,but the signal from the coax never receive,so wondering what it was i swap my old modem power supply in to this one and problem solved,like i say,for this price...what else i want?,i recommend this merchant
All I wanted was for these to fit in my ears and make sounds when they were plugged into an audio device. At the price I wasn't expecting much more. They do make sound when plugged into an audio device. But I cannot insert them into my ears or put them in any position in which they will remain near my ears without the assistance of my hands.
This TV was the worst purchase I made in my life. Ive been through 3 lamps and am having problems again. I let my wife talk me into spending 150 for a lamp instead of buying a new TV. Huge mistake. This TV has caused me embarassment, frustration and hopelessness. Panasonic should have taken care of their customers when they bought this lemon. There was a class action lawsuit but unfortunately I missed the boat. Regardless I will not buy a Panasonic again, not because they are not usually a good product but because of how the company handled this situation, which was caveat emptor at its worst.
If your looking for an EASY way to make a DVD picture show and a GREAT price, ONDVD is for you. You take your pictures, you import them into ONDVD (very easy to do either 1 picture at a time or the entire directory) and your all set! You can even import music (MP3 or Wav files) and insert them in your picture show. One important note - it's probably better to use a CD RW blank CD when burning your picture show. Most DVD's will accept a CD RW and not a regular CD R. You can't beat the LOW PRICE and EASE of use!
Having been a LINKSYS user for a number of years, my old .b equipment had been flaking out for some time and I needed to upgrade. I saw this NETGEAR router for an outstanding price and picked it up and have been a very happy user ever since. Easy to set up, configure, and I haven't had any trouble at all with this piece of equipment and my cable internet connection. I think that this is a fine solution for your home wireless network and I wouldn't have any qualms recommending this to any potential buyers!**** RECOMMENDED
I've used this IDE RAID contoller in a number of systems, and it's a good product; it works ok.But... Adaptec doesn't make a 64-bit Windows driver available.If you're considering this product, I'd recommend the Highpoint RocketRAID instead. The products are nearly identical, but Highpoint provides a 64-bit Windows driver on it's web site, and the Highpoint product is cheaper if you shop around.Neither company provides much in the way of tech support.
i kid you not, i have been using these earphones for the last three years and I LOVE THEM!.i am a serious audiophile and very particular about sounds quality, this product blows it. great sounds quality great build quality and also the best part is that the wire part can be seperated from the earphones thus saving a lot of money, why , because i have rendered many earphones useless as either the wire comes off/breaks, in the case of UE all you need to do is get it replaced.i know its not cheap but its worth every penny.
This cable is working very well for me. I paid one-third the price a local office superstore was asking for the identical product.
Did alot of research for some great quality sounding earbuds and I finally found some. These V-Moda's come with three different size silicon ear pieces .You need to try all three not just for size but for sound quality . I found you get the most bass from the largest one's because the completely seal the ear canal. If bass is not your thing step down to the smallest set , sound is still good but bass is not as strong because the seal is smaller inside the ear. I use mine mostly for exercising . They stay in the ear and are very comfortable. Bottom line V-Moda bass freq. earbuds produce a really great all around sound and for under 25 bucks they are a steal in my opinion.
If you don't want to spend a fortune on a docking port for your laptop and/or want your laptop monitor to sit at a reasonable height off you desk then you should be considering the Kensington Laptop Desktop USB 2.0 Universal Docking Station. It is stylish, has a convenient document holder and the powered USB hub is great. Now here comes the "but" part. The lock mechanism that sets the angel or height of the monitor has an extremely limited number of positions with the highest being around 35ish degrees. As a result, by the time you have placed you laptop in the cradle and set a keyboard in front at a comfortable distance the monitor will be almost an arms length away. Additionally, if you plan to use it for a laptop that is deeper than the 9 inches the unit is designed for every additional inch pushes the monitor further away and higher into the air making viewing distance and height above the desk possible strains on both eyes and neck. I use my laptop as my second monitor and the laptop/dock sit on a shorter table next to my desk so the height is not an issue for me but others may not have the same flexability.
The only "bad" thing I might have to say is that when plugging in a USB, it feels a bit...flimsy? Like you really need to be careful when plugging USB devices into here because you fear a little piece of plastic might snap. It's different than say plugging into your mac pro where it feels sturdy and safe. Other than THAT, it does exactly what it's supposed to. Can run off computer power but for extra safety, security, and ease of mind it's got a power cable you can plug into your strip. Good hub for the price. =D
I'm not one who subscribes to the &#34;keep a UV filter on your lens at all times for protection!&#34; school of thought - modern coatings make for pretty damage resistant optics nowadays. But it is helpful to have this little gem around for occasions when some gunk gets on the lens and you just don't want to use your own grubby paw to flick it off. No battery to die, easy to stick in your camera bag - there's no reason to not have one. And the cleaning tip really does work!
I recently installed the Bose 191 speakers in a new basement finish, and have finally had a chance to test them. The clarity of the speakers on the higher end is very good, but what is immedately noticable is the rich bass that fills the room. I am not an audiophile, but I am picky about what I hear, and for what I intend for these speakers they are perfect. This will be a game room with the speakers wall mounted. For my initial test, I turned on Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion" (a song by which any good speaker system should be judged) and made it nice and loud. Passed with flying colors!
The item is just what I wanted and arrived promptly. However, the original packaging was broken open.
I am using this lens with the Canon Xti / 400D and all I can say is I am blown away by the quality. Granted, I am comparing to my 3-year old Canon Digital Elph and not against "professional" cameras and lenses, but this is nice rig to shoot with. Great results. Enjoy!
I was surprised at how accurate and smooth this controller feels compared to my old joystick.I didn't realize just how just how sloppy my old stick had become till I used this Logitech Extreme.For $25.00 it seems to be a good deal and feels well constructed. I'm happy with it.Works fine in windows 7 64 as does the included software.
I needed this to be able to power up and use an older version digital camera for one of my children. This came to me as a new unit and when I plugged it in, it worked as expected. Thanks.
I auditioned about 10 tracks thinking the Bass line just had not kicked in yet...If you don't mind having this things jammed all the way in your ear canal to get a very trivial amount of bass ( which is more the air not being able to exit your ear which I think is dangerous ) these are for you! The back of the package says something to the effect of " sounds like club quality ." I'm sorry but that is just not the case. Stay clear.I jumped on these due to the overwhelming reviews with high rankings.I was seriously disappointed.
Didnt see any reviews for these so...Extremely nice speaker for the price. All I can say is look for the sale at F..y's. $100 plus delivery for 2. I used these as my surround back speakers on a 7.1 system. I've also used them as my speaker B select for nighttime use. I have tested them as full ranged speakers at max volume and was amazed they sounded very good. If this is Polk's cheapest floor speaker, I may try one of the other one's. The next model up with two woofers has been on sale for just $20 extra. That's even a better deal! All I wanted was a back speaker and I got much more. Forget a cheap bookshelf speaker, get these. Surprising base as well.
On main roads it's ok, but in the country it useless. it takes the long way no matter how hard you try major roads are missing. IT'S a toy at best
When I unpacked my stereo all excited after reading all great reviews it had a smell. I thought it will disappear with time and it is just a new product. After a month this smell disappeared. Just yesterday I played my stereo for 50 minutes straight for a first time...and my living room had a smell of something burning. It was awful! I contacted a customer service of Philips today and they told me that it is a cosmetical defect and it is not covered by warranty. So, here I am on my own with a smelling little stereo! I would never recommend this product to anyone. Or at least don't buy electronics on internet! Probably won't buy Philips anymore!
It sounds fine to me but others say it is staticy and they don't hear me well. It MIGHT be my phone. It is a comfortable headset and stays in place well.
This product does an excellent job of monitoring voltage going to your HDTV and other items for worry free viewing. I have had it for about a month now and it has been easy to install and the best part is I don't have to worry about surges or spikes hitting my HDTV.
This radio is a GREAT BUY ... i would gladly pay 2 times the price for the sound you get ,i own a bose wave radio and at less then one third the price this radio blows it away ,true the boses radio is stereo but with the speakers only about six inches apart just how much stereo are you really getting ,dont get me wrong i love my boses wave ,but the sangean is awsome ,the sound doesnt seem to come from the radio ,it seems to come from the whole room , one more thing ,i read a review where the person said they didnt like the fact the power cord stuck out from the back about and inch and a half ,well you dont want to place the WR1 flat up on the wall because it has a speaker port on the back and needs the space for you to get the full sound ,all in all a perfect radio ,thanks sangean ...Bob VanBuskirk
I like the cover - this is why I choose it to use for my daughters photos of her trip to Europe. However, the top and bottom of the pages com unglued very easily when you &quot;slide&quot; a photo in. I have ordered a second one as we need the space, but I am not happy about this problem.
Bought a Uniden 100-channel portable scanner. It works great and is easy to use and program. Price was lowest on the web.
This is great. I now have three of the stands and now my wife wants one for herselfe at school.
These Verbatim DVD-R discs have turned out to be the biggest waste of money and time. Fully half of the discs on the 50 disc spindle are damaged and unusable.
I'll give it five stars for style, software, and versatility, but I've got some issues with the player.First and foremost, batteries. I prefer disposable and longer lasting like the Rio Forge. When I'm walking and 3 miles from home, if the batteries go, I'm alone with just my thoughts for 3 miles, and my thoughts are usually about disposable batteries.Second, the batteries last about 4 hours, not 8 or 10 as I've seen "advertised."Third, the earphones are terrible compared to Sony MDR-EX51LP earbuds. Even the venerable Wall Street Journal rated the Sony as far superior to Apple's. Fourth, I love the wheel except for volume control. When walking, I wan't to be able to get to the volume without looking, and that's really difficult with the Mini in your pocket and the wheel flat against the I-Pod, so flat you can't tell front from back. Yes, you can lock it, but then when road noise gets bad, you still have to adjust the volume which means unlocking and feeling for the wheel. I think a small thumb wheel at the top would have been much better. Other than that - and the fact that it was a gift - I really like the thing.I still use my Rio when it's raining, when I have to fly someplace, or when I'm otherwise not sure about battery life, but the Mini's playlists etc. make it a joy. (I still give my Rio with 1 gig 4 stars. It's lightweight and uses one AAA battery which lasts for 12 hours. It only holds 350 songs, but I keep thinking about my cassette days.)I don't use the Ipod for notes etc. That's just too much trouble, but for something to carry around 1,283 songs - that's my "personal best" - wow, that's 100 albums!
Decent budget system. Surprisingly deep bass. I've had this setup for three years or so and do not regret buying it at all.
This printer works great! I have it networked through a LAN connected hard drive so I can print from multiple computers. No complaints!
This CD player was terrible !! Played one time correctly ,next time that I played it only half the sound came out.....one song had only the music part...NO VOICES. It played in mono. I tried everything to get it fixed, but nothing worked.We were on a roadtrip and I rolled my window down and threw it out at 55 mph !!! What really made me angry is that I forgot to take out the CD that was in the player before I threw it out the window !!!!!! I would not recommend buying this product....nor would I lend me one of your CD's.
The product was delivered in the time frame promised. Packaging was very conscientious. Very easy to install in my mom's HP and made a big difference in the computing time. Worked great!
I'm not sure what happened to "scammed", but my experience couldn't be better. This thing is extremely easy to set-up and use. Its actually kind of fun. Feel free to contact me with a question. Good luck. - Ken
This filter was install purely to protect the lens. It has no noticable effect on the pictures which was my concern, any added glass can cause distortion, reflections or loss of light.I have not noticed any issues and would recommend the model to anyone.If you are buying a 77MM filter, you are not putting this on a cheap lens, DO NOT pay big $$$ on a lens then scrimp on the filter!!!
this mp3 player if great i've read reviews before buying mines and i was a bit skeptical.when i received it in the mail and opened it it wasnt as big as everyone said,but bulky with the carrying case on,compatible with usb 2.0,1.1 and by the way if u have usb 1.1 dont worry it only takes about 4-6 seconds to trasnfers songs with usb 1.1 wat couldve been nice was interchangeble faceplates ,this mp3 player is great and i highly reccomend it
The Flip Video camcorder is the perfect little camera for those who hate things with lots of buttons and controls. It produces very nice video which is easy to download to a computer or to plug directly into a television. I love it and will likely give it as a gift to my grandchildren.
Well, I tried to install with the CD that came with it, then was told from the "chat" tech support to copy the contents of the CD onto my computer and then try to install. That didn't work. Then I spent about 3 hours with tech support on the phone downloading the installation software from their website. That didn't work either. After all that, they told me to wait for a week and a half for them to send me another installation CD.I'm no computer guru, but even I have the common sense to conclude that there is either a compatability problem, or the printer is defective. I'm not waiting for another CD because I need a printer now. Thanks a lot HP. >(
Great product, easy to install. It can easily hold a cable line and HDMI cable. Not sure if you could fit more than one more cable in it.
First, let's address the issue of content for the REB 1200. Some reviewers mark down the reader because of a perceived lack of content. To my mind, this is akin to saying that a computer is useless because you can't find a specific software package for it. Rate the device on its own points; discuss the content issue separately.Although it's true that GemStar/RCA stopped making this ebook reader, and it's also true that you can't buy major market content for it from GemStar, Amazon, B&N;, or Powell's, it IS NOT TRUE that you can't buy content. Fictionwise sells material ranging from short stories to full-length novels for this device (in the OEB .IMP format), as well as for its cousin, the REB 1100 (AKA Rocket eBook).Software is also available to convert other electronic formats (including unencrypted .RB, .PDF and .LIT) into .IMP format (visit www.chromakinetics.com/REB1200/index.html for information). You can also convert anything in standard HTML into the .IMP format, along with graphics in .JPG or .PNG format. (So you could, say, download an article from Slate or Salon to read on the train.) With the right software, you can even convert a PowerPoint presentation into the .IMP format and display it on the REB 1200. Nice back-up for a presentation to a small group if your laptop or projector fails.As for the device itself, I think it's great. A large, bright screen that will display color and let you read in the dark; a simple method for moving content (including your own) into the book; the ability to create slideshows of photos to display on it; a removable, rechargable battery (lasts from 3-12 hours, depending on how bright you like your backlighting); Compact Flash memory (it will take up to a 1gb card, which will hold 300+ books); the ability to make 'margin notes' with the included stylus... what's not to like in a dedicated device?The reader has a leather cover to protect the screen. Flip it "open" just like a regular book and you're looking at a screen that would work fine on a laptop.Press the "Menu" button at the upper left to turn on the reader. While using the reader, the Menu button brings up appropriate menu items for what you're doing: reading a book, setting prefs, etc. This is where you access the mark-up tool, and also see remaining battery life.Next over is the "Shortcut" button. You set your preference for what action you'd like that button to take. I use it to put the reader to sleep, but there are plenty of other choices.The next button, "Bookshelf," displays the books currently stored on the CF card.Brightness and Contrast rollers are located along the right side, toward the top. The page rocket is along the right side in the middle.GemStar took down its server for the online bookshelf, so the internal modem and the Ethernet connection aren't any use (unless someone writes custom software that will let the reader function as a Web browser, or talk to a PC/Mac in order to transfer files).Adding titles to the CF is easy: remove the CF from the reader, plug it into a card reader attached to a PC, drag .IMP file(s) into the CF's root directory (not inside the folder on the card), put the card back into the REB 1200, and wait a minute while the REB 1200 preps the file(s). You're good to go. A new CF needs to be formatted in the reader; Chromakinetics (see above) has explicit instructions.Publishing software (for Macs and PCs) is available that will let you create your own content. Visit http://www.gemstar-ebook.com/ebcontent/supt/pubtools.asp and scroll down to the bottom for the download. This server is supposed to come down in July 2006, so do it now or check at the Chromakinetics site (see above).While in operation, you can switch the type from a large font to a small one (although I haven't seen anyplace where you can change the typeface by downloading one from your computer, as you can the REB 1100). You'd be surprised how much difference this makes to tired -- or aging -- eyes!The level of backlighting helps here, too, although the brighter you go, the quicker the battery depletes. At the most reasonable (for me) compromise of brightness and battery usage, I can get roughly 7 hours reading time.The battery is inside a compartment in the "spine" of the book. My book arrived from the seller with about a 60% charge in one battery, and 70% in the other; it took a couple of hours each to bring them up to 100%. Replacement/additional batteries are still available (as of 05/11/2006) from Fox International Electronics (http://estore.fox-international.com/electronics_.asp?groupid=263&page;=2) for $80.My only complaints about the REB 1200: (1) It's a little on the heavy side. (2) The size and the weight mean that you really need 2 hands to use it, unlike the smaller REB 1100. (3) The screen has to be viewed pretty much straight on; any other angle and it's unreadable. You won't be laying this device flat on the table to read while eating or typing; bookstand required. For these reasons, I give it 4 stars instead of 5.The REB 1200 is available only secondhand, so it's off to eBay or another auction site. Recently, this device has sold for as much as $450 on eBay (I got mine for about half that). How much it's worth to you depends on how badly you want it. If all you read are mass-market novels found on the bestseller list and in airports, you won't be happy unless someone figures out a way to convert DRM'ed MobiPocket or .LIT files into .IMP (which would probably break the law anyway). If you're interested in the sort of stuff available at Fictionwise (.IMP format, not free), or Project Gutenberg (HTML or text, free) or Baen Books (.HTML, .RTF, .RB, .PDF, not free, but no DRM and very reasonably priced) (and you're willing to do a little work to convert the files into .IMP), or you want to get your own files on board, you'll be satisfied with the reading experience.(Portions of this review appear in my blog.)
I purchased a pair of these after I tried my nephew's that he got for Christmas. I think they rock!!
I have purchased it couple of weeks ago and just installed into my computer. I can say one only thing - this is just great to control speed of cooling fans. When I don't run CPU-intensive applications, I am lowering fan's speed to the minimum, which makes my computer really quiet.* Warning: don't forget to install temperature monitoring application (which usually comes with drivers for motherboard). It will warn you in case if CPU of motherboard temperature exceeds a limit. Otherwise, even considering a fact, that all modern BIOS'es have automatic temperature shutdown procedure, you may still potentially burn your computer components when cooling power is not enough.
This is a small dryer. I have very thick hair, and it does a decent job drying it. I'm not sure why the other reviewers are saying it is loud on the high setting. It is no louder then any other dryer I've used. The fact that is hangs on the wall is wonderful. The cord could be a bit longer, but overall a nice product.
The Zune is great not only for music, but for its video capabilities as well. I'm now able to transfer files from my PC (TV shows and the like) and watch them whenever/wherever.
I shopped around for a while trying to decide on a amp and when I found this one and for the price I couldn't pass it up. Sounds great, installed with no problems. Great seller.
This is such a great little product, don't listen to any of the bad reviews. I actually read the product details....(*sarcasm implied) so I knew it would fit my little nano 1G. Its sound quality is impressive for such little speakers, fits anywhere, and I'm STILL on the first set of batteries I bought for it TWO WEEKS AGO! Its perfect for my office, I play it all day long! I'm so happy with my purchase.
I am absolutely delighted. I far prefer the sound quality to the same album played on the mp3. But, of course, the latter is far more convenient.
This product appears to not be compatible with most PC systems. I could never get it to work, and technical support is minimally responsive. I had to throw this card away and buy another one from a different manufacturer that works fine on my new PC. A total waste of my money.
I got these about a year ago to replace my blown stock speakers in my 2001 Altima. They are awesome speakers that hit hard. My stock speakers infront cant keep up or compare to these. I am actually thinking bout installing them in the front as well to have the sound become fantastic!
It came broken, the fell off and there is no way to fix it. The metal piece that holds the clip to the case came off the first time I tried to clip the case on to my belt...
Fabulous tool for people who spend time searching the web and have injured their wrists or arms using a mouse. Also, execellent for delivering speeches to audiences where writing on MS PowerPoint slides will enhance the presentation.
Like others have said here, this router just drops connections. I have had it for about 4 months now and at first it worked fine. I only had an occcasional drop. However, as time went by it happened more often. Now it has come to the point where its unacceptable. (several times a day) I have the latest firmware. And just to humor Netgear, I ran the antivirus software on every computer just like it says on their site, which did not do squat to remedy this problem as every computer was clean. In all it is difficult for me to recommend this unreliable piece of junk. Nothing but a waste of time and money. Also, its been 4 months and no rebate. Just sleazy marketing practice. Avoid Netgear like the plague.
Purchased with my Onkyo Receiver. Love them both. Would highly recommend this speaker!
I got this camera for a Christmas present, so I haven't had it long enough to comment on how durable it is, though it seems sturdy enough. All the parts have a nice feel, and it's light but not too light.I went through my first set of batteries after taking more than 100 shots, many in low light with the flash.The flash is fine for illuminating your subject but the rest of the room may remain dark, especially if the wall is far away and the room is not bright to begin with. Low light shots without the flash tend to have a reddish tinge and you have to be careful to hold the camera steady. I've been able to hold it steady by hand, having about half the shots I take that way work, and the other half come out blurry.The controls are easy to use and intuitive. I figured almost everything out just by fooling with the camera, though I had to consult the manual for flash modes. I wish I could turn of the &quot;are you sure you want to do this&quot; messages for some of the functions to let me do things like lock a frame with one button push instead of two. A very minor complaint.Colors in normal light conditions are good, and the camera does avoid the washed out or metallic looking highlights I've seen in other digital cameras. Also blessedly absent is the pause between pressing the button and getting an exposure that a friend's camera has. With this camera, you press the button and that's the image you get, not an image from a second later.I still have just the 16MB card the camera came with, which holds 24 of the highest quality photos. That's more than it sounds, because you can throw away shots you don't like. For me this means 24 shots is equal to about 3 or 4 rolls of film, so I'm in heaven. I'm experimenting with shots that I'd never try with a film camera and having a ton of fun. When I go on a road trip I'll spring for a bigger memory card.My main annoyance is that after you take a picture with the flash the LCD goes blank for a couple seconds. I'm also miffed that the digital zoom doesn't work in highest quality mode (you can only zoom if your picture is being taken in a lower quality mode). This makes sense, I just wish the product description had mentioned it.
I did it! I blew the wad! I spent the bucks! I took my chances! And I did it all online!I have now proven that for close to $2000 (give or take a hundred) a little research and you too can own a little bit (well ok, a BIG FAT BIT) of cinematic slickness. I am one lazy pig. I like conveniences, I like well-designed circuitry, I like clicking buttons, but I'm just a damn practical piggy and in no way want to pay top dollar to get it.So this year I went looking for a bargain in TV's, (Hah! Like anything in the audio video market has been a bargain lately!) just to check if the price of HDTV and HTIB's and Progressive Scan DVD's and and and, well you know, all those buzz words filling the sales pitch for the gorgeous new big screens that we all drool over at the local Circuit City's and Best Buy's of the world, I being one for finding frustration and not just waiting for it to come to me had to see what could be had at a relatively cheap price range.Well, let me tell you don't bother going anywhere locally at first, the internet has made this whole mess of technical mumbo jumbo and research and pricing and comparing this to that feature SO MUCH EASIER. SO MUCH BETTER.Thank you CNET, THANK YOU!So I recently headed over to CNET to see what the geeks of techno savyness were up to these days and clicked over to the HDTV reviews. I know full well I cannot afford those thin beauties of flat panel goodness, the Plasma screens, the LCD wonders, those things you see gracing the walls in all those mansions or as MTV likes to call them cribs of the rich and famous.Nope this pig aint got's no 10000.00 smackers to lay down at the local Audio Video den of iniquity. I would have to settle for the cheap $5.00 ho of video technology the lowly CRT.Low and behold before my very eyes did I spot my prey. The Sony KD-34XBR960, CNET's Editors Choice and proclaimed reference TV for all HDTV displays they review. What's this you say? A silly CRT is the reference for Plasma and LCD?! You betcha my fine digitally minded friend that is exactly what the experts of the big screens say. The blackest blacks, the most vivid colors, the gold plated circuitry to rule all that is televised is a 34 inch screened, 194 pound, 24 inch front to back, plastic coated, mammoth beast that literally flattens all those wanna be HDTV Plasma and LCD's of the world and breaks their sorry little flat panel hearts all for a measly $1755.00, no state tax, free shipping, thank you for shopping.Take it from me my brothers and sisters, Technology can only do so much, so fast, and so flat, and unlike what they want you to believe if you aint got the clams to spend on those pricey ELITE flat panels at the high end of the Pioneer spectrum (hint hint) you are just not getting the dollar for dollar crystal clear, Regis and that bimbo what's her name, image you should be expecting for your hard earned bucks.GET THE BEST PICTURENow about those strange numbers often heard when talking about the HDTV picture this Sony KD-34XBR960 can provide...480i - This is what you are currently used to seeing in old DVD players and NTSC broadcasts. 480 interlaced lines of data. This is old school DVD/TV and the reason you need to upgrade to a Progressive Scan DVD player and a digital TV signal from satellite or cable, your choice.480p - This is the best you can hope for from the current DVD's being produced out there, honest, only 480 progressive scan lines. Got it? That is 480 lines of all video data available on the disk period. Until High Definition DVD's are on the market this is the actual format and the highest quality picture source currently stashed on those silver disks, that's all she wrote, end of story.1080i - Here is the first step up in HDTV broadcasts. 1080 interlaced lines of video data. Allot of the first generation of HDTV broadcasters are using this.OK, a quick note here... now some DVD players out there are saying they upscale the DVD data to this format 1080i and the next format 1080p. This is called over scanning and is pretty much just a one-trick-pony feature because there really is no 1080 lines of data on the DVD's you and I are buying on Amazon.com. In other words this is just a fancy way of trying to get more out of the non-HDTV format. If there is a choice to make I would go for a perfectly good high quality 480p Progressive Scan DVD player currently available like the Pioneer DV-578A and leave these up scaling models on the shelf till we actually start seeing DVD's with 1080 lines of data that we can actually buy. Then we will know which of these DVD players does a good job playing High Definition DVD's. I myself take a conservative stance of wait and see on this feature.1080p - Here is the current holy grail of HDTV broadcasting, the top of the heap and NO the Sony KD-34XBR960 cannot display this format, if and when you actually find a video source that is capable of showing this you will most likely be buying another TV, DVD player, and a retirement condo by then.For those of you not following the long explanations given above the Sony KD-34XBR960 has the ability to show 480i, 480p, 1080i video formats. The picture is crystal clear hands down, I am stunned.Next thing you should do of course is prove all this techno weenie mumbo jumbo to yourself in real life, go look at the picture and do not just take my word for it, so wander on over to Circuit City (The only people who carry this particular Sony XBR model). Yep! You, my friend, do not want to simply order anything like a television online unless you see it in person. The Sony KD-34XBR960 is simply too big and too expensive, too much everything, in my book to take any chances.Now notice how they keep this baby away from the Plasma and LCD displays? No, I mean it, watch where the Circuit City places these CRT's.They are nowhere near the $BIG MONEY$ flat panels. Hmmmm, I wonder why. Could it be the $5000.00 dollar price difference? Could it be manipulative marketing?Take a look at the picture and force them to show you this model next to a Sony flat panel of your choice Plasma or LCD playing a DVD using (Component Video) you know the three RCA jack video plugs with red/green/blue. Force those floor boys to whisper sweet lovin in your ear, then walk out and do your shopping online like all us smart shoppin folks do-be-do-be-doo.GET ALL THE CONNECTIONSOh I almost forgot, digital input/output (Those silly plugs) found on the Sony KD-34XBR960, well in a nutshell...HDMI/DVI - The tip top digital video connection... I personally combine these two input/output plugs when talking about them and you have seen these before. These are basically the same connections as you would find on the back of your computer monitor. That should also give you a hint about where the world of audio/video is heading. Straight to your desktop computer I say.Anyway, the Sony KD-34XBR960 has a single HDMI input which I would recommend leaving for your High Definition DVD player you will eventually be buying sometime next year for probably way too much money, oh well. High-end DVD players toting the latest wiz bang features have these DVI/HDMI connections so if you got one use it.Last but not least DVI to HDMI converter connector plugs are available which is also the reason I combine these two formats.Component Video - The three red/green/blue RCA jacks. This is the current standard everybody should be using today. You should have this if you are even thinking of looking at buying this TV. The Sony KD-34XBR960 has two of these connections.The formats I write about below are sub-par digital video connections.S-Video - Yeah, that little black circle plug with the thin wires inside that bend and break off when you try to plug it in because you cannot find the way it is supposed to go in and you are about to lose it and bash something, That one! Good-bye you sucky useless thing! Good-bye and good riddance! Piece of junk! This is so old school and so finicky. Buy a better DVD player or whatever you have to and throw this in the trash. The Sony KD-34XBR960 has three of these, 2 in the back and 1 in the front so you can plug in your video games.Psssst...Kids, Sony has (Component Video) cables for the PS2 for around $20.00. Uh huh, you can now dump this last stupid connector, hook a Fiber Optic Audio cable to the Surround Sound system (That square plug thingy in the back.) and go styling with better definition and Surround Sound while you play Ratchet & Clank. Just don't let dad catch you playing in the back of the TV, you can thank me later.Composite Video - That single yellow RCA plug. This was never a good idea to begin with; I mean, come on think about it. A complex analog signal going through what is basically a mono jack? Nah, it's trash. The Sony KD-34XBR960 has one of these.RF - Your Cable connection. This is why I want a satellite TV reciever now! Comcast prices just went up and for what? Better technology? Better picture? Better customer service? Hell no! Stupid Clear Channel wannabe! The Sony KD-34XBR960 has one labeled Cable and one labeled UHF/VHF.Quick note... Digital signals from local stations are free and are coming on-air all the time. Get yourself a $30.00 VHF/UHF antenna and check for them. Save yourself some cash if you can live without cable.To use the Sony KD-34XBR960 with Comcast (DO NOT! I REPEAT! DO NOT buy the stupid HDTV tuner they have.) Order the Digital package then after they install it take the box they give you and remove it from between your TV and the wall, now plug your Sony KD-34XBR960 directly into the cable. If you also get movie channels that need the box use a splitter on the wire coming from the wall. (Visit Radio Shack for this.) Connect one side directly to the RF connector labeled Cable on the TV and connect the other through the Comcast box and then to the RF Connection labeled VHF/UHF on the TV. Now you can watch eveything and still have HDTV signals coming to your TV.That's right folks Comcast is deliberately stopping HDTV signals getting through their box. Repeat after me... "Death to Comcast! Die Die Die!"For those of you not following the long explanations given above the Sony KD-34XBR960 has a total of 7 video inputs and all the currently available connection types on the market. I hate Comcast.CAN YOU HEAR ME NOWThe Sony KD-34XBR960 does come with it's version of Surround Sound but even though it has a marvelous tone and quality speakers I myself was more interested in the Fiber Optic Audio Output plug that it has on the back. Let me tell you why.No TV speakers can compete with a HTIB (Home Theater In A Box)Let me repeat myself...If you are buying a TV at close to $2000.00 I certainly hope you set aside some cash for some type of Surround Sound System. If you are cheap like I am you will look at the HTIB's for the best price.I myself after vigorous research purchased the best budget setup IMHO on the market. A Surround Sound System so new that is only available from a couple of online stores.Onkyo HT-S870 Go check on that product. You will thank me.Quick UpdateJust found out an interesting fact for those of you out there wanting to use that Fiber Optic Audio Output plug on this here Sony KD-34XBR960.The tuner is selective about what it outputs on the Fiber Optic Line. If you are watching an analog station you can only output the audio through the RCA Audio Outputs not through the Fiber Optic Audio Output.The station must be digital for this TV to output the Dolby Digital Audio through the Fiber Optic line.Boy did I beat myself up trying to figure this one out today.Quick Update: Part 2Someone asked me in email what DVD players I would look at if I was buying one today.The top three interesting DVD players on my budget minded wish list...Sorta Low Price: OPPO OPDV971H Digital DVD PlayerNew Top of the heap, DVD Player found here on Amazon.com and really only available through the Internet.Multi-region (Play ANY DVD from ANY country.)Plays DVD Video/Audio, Divx/MPEG4, VCD, SVCD, CD, HDCD, WMA, DVDR/RW, CD-R/RW, Kodak Picture, Progressive Scan, Automatic Selecting PAL or NTSC, DVI Video Output recommended... DO NOT USE THE COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT WITH THIS DVD PLAYER!Uber Chic Internet Geeky Tech cool!Mid Range Price: Denon DVD-1910Denon'$ entry-level player for around an affordable $200.00. Yah it up-scales to 1080i too but unfortunately all the lower priced, well made, brands are pushing this feature and well... I would look at this player simply because I keep hearing how exceptional it is.DVI output is the BIG plus here and would only require a DVI to HDMI cable to put your Sony TV over the top in drooling high quality DVD picture pleasing pleasure.Serious DVD Enthusiast cool!Used or EBay: Panasonic DVD-RP82 or DVD-XP30Legendary! I mean it! Why did Panasonic stop making these unbelievable low priced players? WHY? What were they thinking? Anyway, if you want a chance at finding a DVD player very, VERY, well known for having an exceptional picture that people will still pay good money for (but most often get great deals on because other people have no idea what they have, heh!) even after they stopped making these models.EBay Bargain Hunter Techno Geek cool!That's my piggy view of the current crop.
It is an excellent program and I if you download it on the computer and start it on Messenger voice is not clear and there is confusion and disruption in the sound which makes it not suitable.
I had 2 big vacations planned for 2004 and was looking for an affordable entry in the digital camcorder market that would produce decent results. This Panasonic more than filled the bill. Video quality was outstanding and using Pinnacle Studio I was able to easily edit raw material in to some entertaining footage backed by music and other effects. The output really exceeded my expectactions as a relative newcomer to the "movie world".Pros: Great price, excellent video and sound quality, easy to transfer movies to PC, very compact size, plenty of features, battery life actually slightly better than advertised.Cons: Video seems to be "jumpy" when using the light (this may be user error as I have not researched), no cables or useful editing software included with camera.
I bought these earphones a while back thinking they were a little expensive (I'd never spent so much on a set of earphones before) but after my first flight, I realized how much they really were worth their money, it reduces the noise significantly! I was reading a book the other day on a day when the family was over, I popped them in, didn't even have to turn up the volume high, and I could hardly hear what was going on around me. The rubber blocks out alot of sound, and the sound itself is crystal clear!Definitely recommended! :-)
I have owned Alpine estereos before. In fact, I have one in my car that has been working every day for about seven years with an excelent sound. My only complaint is that even the product I bought was a new one, the packaging of it wasn't new, it had been opened and wasn't complete.
whoefully disapointed with the quality of the video coming from the usb connection. the analogue outs are much much better. so here we have a situation where the analogue is better than the digital out.plan on buying a video capture card in order to get decent video to your pc.
The dew sheild will delay the onset of dew in damp weather on the window of your Telrad finder. One needs to remember to close it after using the finder to keep the dew at bay. It works by covering the Telrad's window.
I used this cable to help improve the wireless coverage in my house - I connected a centrally located wireless access point to my router, which is about 70 feet away. It worked perfectly and was a good value.
The screen quality is great, all the icons are sharp and the color is great.The TV feature is nice becuase you can move the PIP window around in the screen and change the size. It comes with a nice litle remote. I love it becuase of the picture quality and the space it saved. I wanted something bigger than the 15&amp;quot; so it works great.
[[ASIN:B000H0QDCC Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Brown)] I bought this zune for my son as a Christmas gift and he was very excited.I will buy this product again, this time for my daughter.I am very pleased with the product and the price.
I was expecting my product to come within a week, I wasn't expecting it in 3 days! Wow! Definitely doing business with these guys again...
Good product and great deal for a way to play your old LP's on any stereo system.
One of the reviewer must be confused when mentioning that the scan takes five minutes. Very likely, the scan is set an an abnormally high quality/dpi rate, resulting in the the high quality and slow scan times the reviewer experienced.Personally, I am able to scan documents and photos very quickly and efficiently. I usually leave the documents at around 150dpi, and photos at a much higher rate depending on the job. Also, this printer is very efficient in scanning documents. I can literally make pdf files of my documents in about a minute.The claims that the ink cartridges are small do have merit, but the price of the ink cartridges are really really cheap and despite their diminuitive size they do last a very long time. Just remember to stock up on a few extra cartridges when buying them.I have done a lot of research regarding technology and one of my recalled facts was PCmagazine doing a comparison of per page ink printing. When it really came down to it, Canon really was the cheapest to print per page. Although the cost is cheap, I can personally attest that the cheapness of the printing does not result in any sacrifice to quality.This printer supports very high quality printing and I have printed many photos in conjunction with the Canon Photo paper. They turn out really well. They're not photo lab quality, but they are definitely good quality.Finally, for the price that Amazon charges for such a fine printer, I'm surprised they still have these in stock. The current price they charge is actually about the same discounted price as department stores charge for Black Friday Specials.Definitely a great printer at a great price.
I bought this cooker 6 months ago from amazon for $35, and frankly, although the reviews I read on this product all said that it's great, I was very skeptical about the $35 price tag and was not expecting much. On top of that, both my mother and my mother-in-law warned me that cheap pressure cookers are dangerous, and I *must* buy something more expensive for safety reasons. I am just very glad that they were both wrong!This is definitely one of the best purchases I have made on amazon. I still cannot believe they sell this for $35! The pot does not feel cheap at all. It has very sturdy handles, and a thick, heavy bottom, which holds in heat well. I like this pan so much that sometimes I use it instead of my skillet to sautee meat, because of the deeper pot + the cover, less cleaning up for me :-)I love making soup and stock, but it usually takes up so much of my time when the stock is simmering. With this pressure cooker, I can make a meat-fall-off-the-bone soup in an hour!Some might find this pot to be a little on the small side, but this pot works great for my wife and I. Although we have guests over regularly, I find the capacity of the pot to be very good. I would guess that this pot would work well for up to a 4-person family.Pros:=====- Cheap, at $35, it's hard to beat- Sturdy, I was afraid that the plastic handles would break easily, but they are in fact quite strong- Stainless steel makes it great for browning meat pieces for stew or stock, and it heats up fast and holds heat well.- Safe, you cannot open it when it's pressurized.- Dish washer safe, though I prefer to wash it by hand.Cons:=====- The handle can be tricky to hold with one hand. My hands are small, and when you've closed the top, the handle is kind of big. Luckily, I don't need to do this very often, and when I need to move it around, I just use both handles.- The top cap can be tricky to clean. I usually soak it in hot soapy water, and then clean it thoroughly with Q-tip.Watch outs:===========- The handle curves in a way that it catches any dripping liquid, I've hurt myself once when I wasn't careful at opening the cover.- Do *NOT* remove the cap while it's blowing! The steam from inside is extremely hot and as soon as you remove the cap, the hot steam will shoot up faster than you can move your hand(s) away.Tips:=====- I keep some water bottles in my freezer, and when I need to cool this off in a hurry, I can make a bath of cold water in my sink, put the hot pot inside, and throw the froze water bottles in. This usually cools it down very fast, great when I want to refrigerate it overnight to skim off the fat, and didn't want to wait too long for it to cool down.
A nice entry point as far as digital camcorders go. If your not too high tech or your other equipment is not top of the line, you probably won't be able to tell much difference between this and the next model above it.
I needed a larger privacy filter when my computer monitor was upgraded to 20 inches. This 3m monitor does exactly what it advertises. You cannot view the screen contents at all unless you are directly in front of the monitor. Through Amazon, I got the best price I could find for this product which is very expensive, even as compared to the same 3m screen in smaller sizes. I am very pleased with this purchase.
This camera is very cheap (less than 400 bucks, I bought one here in L.A. and it was made in China) but the quality and performace is very good! I recommend this product to those person looking for a cheap camcorder but the quality/performace is very good.
I got this card to replace my Voodoo 3 card, and it's a really good card. With my voodoo 3 i was running Counter-Strike (my fav' game) on an average of 20 fps and now it's aout 60 fps. Really worth the low price. However, the card has a few problems with it's OpenGL functions, so it cant run games based on the Quake 3:Arena engine. Stick to Direct 3D until Hercules fix this out.
a little pricey....but you get good value.....screen is superbvery compact and light7" is key
I bought these based upon positive reviews from various sources. For the money, the sound is fantastic with plenty of low frequency response. I have a couple complaints though...first of all I don't find them to be very comfortable and second they don't stay in my ear very well. I think that is a problem with many in-ear headphones available. I have heard that SHURE brand in-ear headphones have a foam type earpiece and work very well....but they are also very expensive. If the Sony's would fit better I would highly recommend them....but for me they just don't do the trick!
I bought it about 6 years ago, and it's working great till now without any issues. It takes whatever media I through in it and plays. It doesn't play divx format though. All disk types are good here. I am very much pleased. On those days, 5.1 isn't very popular and this has 2.1 output. Also, mine was with old firmware. So couldn't change the region code. But next generation was allowing without any issues.If available, I would recommend to buy it.
I'm very pleased with these earbuds. The sound is great and the price was very reasonable. I've spent more and not gotten sound this good. I did think that the case would automatically retract the cord, and it does not; however, a manual winding case is better than just mooshing the earbuds into my purse or even a different kind of case. Bottom line: definitely worth buying.
A good, solid unit, easy to set up and works flawlessly. The only "CON" is the abundance of buttons. It's better suited for word processors or spread sheets, not gaming, and all the buttons are programmable. It's hard to get used to if you've been using a "thumb" trackball; it's easier if you've been using a regular mouse.
Great for running with cell phone, MP3, etc. Won't bounce or slip down the arm even if sweated. Dries quickly when washed. Last 1.5/ 2 years, after that begins to loose elasticness. Cheap, so buy 2 more, one for use when the other is washed (if you run everyday).
I ordered a shrink wrapped pack of Taiyo Yuden dvd-r s, which arrived completely opened in the box-discs all loose and flying around inside. I couldn't believe it. The shrink wrap was clinging to about a third of them. AND...the image/description of the product led me to believe that I was getting a premium grade disc-not value line. What arrived was the value line version. This was no mistake. A total rip off!
For some reason the Amazon page is only allowing me to rate this 3 stars....it should be 5!!! Something wrong with the site.This thing is awesome and has just about vanquished years of anger and frustration. I have an XBOX 360, Hitachi 50" plasma, Onkyo AV Receiver, Samsung DVD, and a Wii configured in a somewhat unorthodox way - BTW this will NOT control a Wii as it is Bluetooth.The only glitch is that I have to use my HDMI-Front input (too many HDMI devices) and there is no native Input7 - It only goes to 6, but the HDMI front is actually mapped to Input7....so the workaround was to use the input advance function when you make the remote emulate the old remote (you'll understand when you get one).If you hate lots of remotes, have some tech ability, have an XBOX you use to stream Netflix or audio from a remote computer....this is the one to buy. Well worth the money...
I am happy to finally have those smears off of my expensive HD television set. This is great for anybody who needs to clean their tv.
Buttons stopped working after less than a month, some only worked intermittently when new, (automated) product support not helpful at all, all they did was provide instructions on how to program the keys. Stay away from this or just dump the $150 in the trash can and save time.
The fan did not have the right connector one for my external hd which was not really the vendor's fault.
During house moving this past summer, one of our old speakers gave out so needed new ones. As we downsized, the smaller speakers really give us more room in our living area. Came well-packed and punctual, as always! Thanks!
I was searching for this toner since one year ago but i could not found it. Finally I get what I need . Excellent product.
So, we just bought this TV last night, and I have to say, it looks incredible. The picture is so crisp and the colors are amazing. I watched LOTR with the 1080i up converter we also bought, and it looks better than it did in the theater. It's surprisingly light, but it will take two people to install it. THIS IS A GREAT TV FOR THE PRICE!
I was dreading trying to set this CompactFlash modem up on my 3700 Ipaq, but my dread was for naught. My communication software was able to hook right into the modem without a hitch and I was able to go on-line with my PDA. I got this modem because I like to pick up my email while away from home, but hate to lug around a laptop, if I don't need to. This setup works great.The modem itself has one of the &quot;pop-up&quot; jacks, which is why I only rated it 4 stars. This seems to be a rather fragile arrangement, but so far I haven't had a problem with it. Some other modems have a full jack housing cast into them. I suppose that is a sturdier arrangement, but without having had any problem with the folding version (yet), I'll stick with the one I have and be glad that the fold-down jack lets me slip it into the pocket in the back of my PDA pouch without getting in the way.So far, so good.
This looks like a cool product, like something out of the Jetsons. Unfortunately, it also *looks* like something out of the Jetsons. Did they have to make it so ugly? Why not offer an option that will fit into homes that don't have a bright red trapezoidal motif going in their gameroom? I'm certain that they are losing sales over this design.
I agree with the previous review. The deluxe blower brush just left more dirt in the camera because the hair of the brush is falling out.
Simple to use, plug it in and Windows automatically recognizes it. Shows up as a separate drive labeled Rally2 under My Computer. It is by far the fastest USB flash drive I've ever used. The LED blinks orange when transferring and steady when plugged in...I use the light as a reminder not to leave the flash drive plugged in when I'm done. I don't want to accidentally leave in at the public library you know.
a little after the 2 year warranty went out, my headphone started to develop small cracks near the head pad. i wish they addressed this flaw in the material of choice. plastic does not flex as good as metal. its too bad theres no competition in this price range. wouldnt mind paying extra for a metal support on the collapsible headset.
these headphones are the best i ever had. usually headphones cause you a slight headache after few hours of use, but not these ones, they are designed so flexibly that you can hardly feel them on your head, add to that that they have a comfortable groovings for your ears.Considering the sound SONY rocks, the sound is great it has good base and trible and each side has a button to make you choose (movie or music)..the one problem with these headphones are that they are a huge, so you kind a look goofy wearing them outside, they are big on the head, you would look like and astronaut.So if you don't have a proble with that, then this is your best choice.
This is a great product - 10 minutes to set up and it works perfectly. A real winner.
the device works by one of the two computers pulling the external device into its control.ths probably works with printers and scanners, but you can't use it with a keyboard/mouseI have it connected to my pc and laptop with the intention of sharing the keyboard and mouse.From the laptop keyboard I can PULL the usb keyboard over. but then the pc has no keyboard attached and so can't pull it back.If the CTRL-F11 key stroke was a toggle it would be ok, but it isn't.to switch a keyboard requires a mechanical switch.fortunately i can use it for a scanner instead
I just wanted to let everyone know that all new fm transmitters are going to be a bunch of crap. We can give this credit to the US government as they have seen fit to require downgrading all fm transmitters power and therefore they dont work anymore. This is the reason I have had to get an older xm unit,all the new ones dont transmit. I found this out after buying the zune car transmitter. So next time all of our new tech doesnt work just thank Washington. Come on D....C low flow toilets, steroids in baseball, fm transmitters. How about finding money to fix the bridges instead of messing with us and wasting time
They are undoubtedly great for use during work out. They hold in place very well. they are probably on the flimsy side but for the price I give them 5 stars. like someone else has suggested if you are worried about them breaking then buy a couple more.
This is a great way to organize all of those 35mm negatives that I have from years past. I can easily see what they are without getting fingerprints on them.
The Pentax K10d is not a simple camera. It has numerous features that would be important to a serious photographer. It may not be the best choice as thefirst move up from a point and shoot camera. However, it appears to be the state-of-the-art for a 10 megapixel DSLR for those people desiring such a camera. I was looking to move up from a two year old K-M A200 which I think is excellent in good light conditions. I paid twice as much for the Pentax as I did for the A200 and the improvement in images does not justify the money. However, my quality curve has flattened a lot, which is to say I willneed to work harder to improve my images significantly and I think the K10d can help me do that. I understand that the next issue of Popular Photography will have a comparison of the K10d's rivals and would recommend anyone looking to buy such a camera to review the article carefully. Except for the K10d's anti-shake, probably the Nikon D-80 would be hard to beat, on a tripod. Do not expect a quantum leap in image quality from the serious cameras the level below the 10 megapixel DSLR's.The build quality appears to equal my friend's Nikon D-70, but the kit lens is not impressive. I bought the extra handle/battery holder. Whenattached with the Pentax flash, it is an impressive looking rig. Probablybuying a new DSLR is like buying a new car, one can read all the specs andopinions, but nothing beats a test drive, because they are all pretty good.
After 4 years of fighting with the iriver AFT 100, it finally went out on me. I researched all of the available options, wanting another device that used vehicle power and could be tuned to any frequency. Decided to take a chance on this one and after six months, I'm pleased. It has a strong, steady signal. It doesn't cut out for any reason like my previous transmitter. The cord is coiled and therefore only extends a foot or two from the device, but that's a fair tradeoff for a device that works flawlessly. It's easily worth 2-3x the asking price.
I can't believe what an electronics retailer would try to have you pay for one of these.It's a fairly simple value proposition, so I won't try to complicate it.It's cheap, it works, and compared to a retail cable, you can buy extras in case one breaks, and still have money to get a pizza to eat and drinks while watching your HD signal.
I purchased this product for my Canon SD700IS. It's a great little tripod and works well. The only issue I have with it is the rubber feet give off a terrible odor that occasionally makes me nauseous. My parents could smell it from my jacket pocket the other night at dinner. Maybe they aren't all that way. I plan to check another camera store to see if I purchased one with a bad batch of rubber.
WAY too many dropped connections. Their tech support is totally clueless. They said this router doesnt work with my wireless adapter and I needed to buy a Netgear adapter (wtf?!). Of course their support is located in India where you can barely understand what they are saying. Avoid this junk at all costs
When your eyes start to go, the Magnabrite is a must have! It makes it easy to read the &#34;fine print&#34; and to study printed maps that are otherwise difficult to read.
It is easy to set this up in my client's homes in just minutes.I also use this in my portrait studio.Vaulted ceilings? No problem as the stands can elevate the background at least 10' high, taller than any of my clients.I typically use only 3 of the 4 3' cross beam sections, using this as a 9' portable background support system.
I got this PCI card because I got the SMC wireless router at the same time. I figured that the same brand name would make the WLAN work seamlessly. The installation of the card was very easy on my Dell Dimension 4550. After installation, the only problem I had with the card was the connectively problem that the previous reviewer spoke about. Then I went to the SMC website to download the fireware and patches for the WLAN monitoring software, it worked flawlessly.Conclusion: With any hardware/software you buy, it's a good idea to install it and check to see if there are updates and security patches available.
ThermoMAXX is a really good choice between all fans, it sensor work really well.. i have it in the front of the case near the hard drives and its run faster when they got hot. The sound is acceptable and they are Vantec although in the picture they said PCToys.
Switching from composite video connection to component, and with this set specifically, eliminated the glitchy playback I was getting from a DVD player on an HDTV. The cables seem thick, which suggests quite a high quality for the price ($8 for my order).The plastic case they are packaged in is excessive and utterly unnecessary; I cut 1 star for company being environmentally irresponsible and disrespectful.
First off, yeah it is hard to twist the wires together. I suggest stripping it a little long and then cutting the end off (because the end is the hardest part to twist.) I was scepticle when I bought this product. I couldn't find any real proof solid or stranded speaker wire was better. With my understanding of electricity I figured it should offer slightly better sound quality even if it wasn't noticeable. I needed to upgrade from some old 18awg Scosche stranded speaker wire anyway when i bought 2 Klipsch Reference RF-62 speakers (bi-amped) to go with my Pioneer 1021-k AVR. I hooked up one speaker with the Audioquest wire and tried to hear a difference, but no difference was apparent. I decided to find a program to balance the left and right speakers. I played around listening to quite a few different songs of different genres switching between speakers and concluded that, even though not enormous, the Audioquest wire did sound clearer (less muddy) with bit better bass (clearer not just more of it.) After a while I couldn't even stand listening to the old wire anymore. Definately worth the $30 investment, although I probably won't spend the money to run it to my rear surround speakers when I buy them... Eh maybe I will. I'm kinda addicted to this audiophile stuff. Extremely happy with both the AVR and speakers btw, Kipsch for president! Oh wait...
This is a great purchase that I made. very handy. I think it allows 500 pictures. You can't beat that for the price. At the time I purchased a couple of them. I see now that I didn't need to. Because it allows so many pictures. And I dont take that many pictures. Well I'll keep it all the same. This is a great buy.
We could not be happier with this GPS unit. It is very easy to use and has taken us all over the country. It is virtually fool proof.We have named our unit Bernice, and taken her whenever we venture outside our local area. We have never been disappointed.We recommend this without reservation.
I purchased this headset specifically for a training I was participating in via conference call from home. It was to span 12 hours over a weekend and I knew I needed a headset of some kind. I chose this headset from Amazon based on the decent reviews and low price. I knew it was not something I would use daily. This headset provided clear audio and the microphone seemed to work well. It is not as comfortable as one could be, but I did not expect it to be the best. I would recommend this headset for casual use, but I would probably spend a little more for all-around quality if it was something I would use daily for hours on end.
The Arctic Butterfly products are of good quality. I have the Arctic Butterfly Brite and bought this HDF brush for my Nikon D3. The reason for this was that I felt the Brite brush which came together with the package was too small. The HDF brush is adequate to thoroughly clean your sensor and the peripheral area around the sensor.One must take into account that this is not a brush to be used without the Arctic Butterfly spinning tool. It will not work by you just brushing over the sensor. You will need to first visit the Visible Dust website to get an idea of their systems. Also see the way to use them on YOU TUBE.One important thing to remember is when cleaning the sensor after spinning the brush, one needs to remove it from the machine and use it on the sensor. The power button is not designed well in terms of quality and location, and one can simply power it while cleaning the sensor and the spinning action can damage your camera.
Wow. This thing is a piece of junk. I can sometimes get service for days on end, but then it'll drop me and there's no way to get reconnected. I mean, I can unplug the unit, and it will, in fact, connect me, but it's short lived. I've spent many an afternoon walking in between the living room and office (where the router is stored), unplugging and plugging the unit back in, checking my computer, ad nauseum. It'll connect me for literally seconds before I'm dropped again. I usually give up and go use my hardwired desktop. When I save the money up to get another brand I can't wait to take this one out to the backyard with a baseball bat.I implore you, do NOT buy one of these if you value your sanity. It will push you over the edge.By the way, i'm writing this review at work. I've tried many times at home on the laptop, but I lose the connection before I can finish.Oh, and customer service is an utter joke.*****update*****i finally pulled the plug on this dog and took it to the woodshed. beat it to little bits with a baseball bat. i feel so much better.
Great, I've been using it now everytime i am driving. Saves me the hassle of flipping through CD's and I've not once had to change the station. I love it! It is so worth 14 bucks, go ahead and snag this deal while it's here.
I gave this as a gift for my friend who dosn't speak english. a bi-lingual manual would've been helpful. He tells me that the top dosn't always stay closed and it doesn't read his cd's or mp3's. but after reading someone elses review i now know i have to tell him to wait about 10 minuites for the cd to be read. I have been to sony.com and can not find this product on their site. discontinued? I wonder why?
ok, so this is a good thing to get, if you're willing to pay for it. I bought mine at best buy,and I almost regret it.I have windows XP, and it worked fine once I figured out why my ipod wouldn't work, but if you have quicktime, BEFORE you even start to install the disk, delete EVERYTHING and uninstall quicktime, otherwise you'll run into big problems, or at least I did. Nothing would work [for my ipod when I hooked it up] and its just a big pain in the (...).Once i got that mess all figured out, its a pretty good device. Transfers nicely, a little slow for being on cable, but nicely. No problems yet, but then again I havn't dropped it like other people say. The Headphones that came with it I found were uncomfortable, they were rather big, and didn't give out that great of sound, so I just switched to my sony walkman headphones.Like the other people said- do get a case for your ipod. it scratches incredibly easy. another reason why I didn't give it all the stars was because battery life. dude, talk about crappy. If only you could stick AA battery's in it. You charge it for 3+ hours, and it gives you about 6 MAX.(...)
These headphones looked perfect and very cute. But when I got them, first I couldn't get them to actually hook around my ears (smaller ears I guess). Without the hooks working they could partially sit as earbuds - but I wouldn't have been able to wear them very long because the plastic is painful in my ears. Last thing is the sound quality is awful. No bass and lots of static noise if the volume is over half way up. I guess they were cheap...in every way, more hassle to return than it's worth.
This camera sucks! I hate it, it takes crappy pictures and is a total waste of money. What a rip off.
I received this camera for Christmas and I've enjoyed it throughly. Takes great pictures and it's very easy to use. I also agree with other posts that it eats batteries really fast. That's why rechargables were invented!
This is the second CD player that I have ordered from Amazon and the second one that has arrived without a working CD player. The first one I just thought was a fluke but this one does the same thing...nothing. Its a very expensive (but cute) radio. I really NEED a CD player for my daughter...guess I will try actually going to the store to purchase it since Amazon has totally let me down (again) I really love Amazon and the ease of ordering online but I will think and think again before I order anything else online.
(...) I think it's a great laptop with lots of power, an amazing screen (although it is MUCH more relfective/glossy than normal screens), and a decent video subsystem.
This item is difficult to program. Need all kinda reference books to program. Radio reception with loop is poor in our country. FM reception is poor
This Canon is good for my camera.. So good, What did i expected on the definition of the product. Nothing to say, Good Brand. Overall Excellent. Must Buy ..
I just returned this keyboard/mouse combo. I've had a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard for many years and would never use anything else. However, my hand kept hitting the USB connecting wire, so I thought a new, clean wireless keyboard was the answer. I already had a wireless Logitech mouse and really liked the wireless feature.But this is not the one for me. The 7000 mouse is gargantuan and I could not get an ergonomic feel even when I used a wrist support. The keyboard started out fine, but in less than a week it lost all of the commands that had been programmed into its shortcut buttons, and it did not offer a way to reformat them. I had already scrapped the mouse and had gone back to my old Logitech mouse, and when the keyboard went stupid, I decided that I can live with a wired keyboard in order to get the stability of the old system.
This is the best PDA you can buy in terms of value. Now if you want one that gets you online or has a camera chances are you can pay more for that but that aside this is the best.Nearly everything you could possible want in this is there. This is sort of my second PDA (I have a cybiko classic model but they gave them away for free...it was a very odd company)I am used to windows as an os and this is far more stable than windows.Does it crash? Sometimes but that's more with using software not fully tested. It loads far faster than a laptop and yet I can get some of the same work done as on one.It comes with an office app that is compatible with word and excel and you can view powerpoint. In terms of audio/video there's several mp3 players (real, mmplayer etc) and video (kinoma (ok if size isn't a problem) mmplayer etc) audio everything is great.Video might take some more work as some people are backing up their dvd's using virtualdub with a large sd card! Pictures are fine and dispite what some say there sort of is some multitasking. You can listen to a mp3 and do other things and you can leave a program with some infomation and go back and it will still be in the same state.The screen is backlit and is pretty bright even when turned down low. Battery time might seem low at first but if you turn the IR off in options and turn the brightness down all the way it will help quite a bit.There might not be wifi or bluetooth but you still sort of can get online. Avantgo and Plucker (www.plkr.org) both work well in bringing good content to pda (this one included) html and pictures work well together with both programs. In addition there's a large amount of ebook readers that you can find a HUGE amount of books on. Project gutenberg and other sites offer free books etc. Actually many websites can work on pda's, some are actually old wap phone sites.The file system works well too it doesn't take long to understand how files go where and how to open them.Rebooting even on a hard reset doesn't take long. Applications are easy to find and pretty affordible.In terms of anything bad I'd recommened for future ones to be less bright, have the speaker facing the other side of the pda, maybe making a different type of plastic as this can get fingerprints like stainless steel..Again highly recommended if you need a pda
This item WILL NOT WORK WITH IPOD VIDEO!! Nowhere in the description does it mention this. Please do not order this and save your money.
I bought these gender benders for use with my computer. I did not want to buy patch cords to do the same thing.
I purchased this radio because of the review that stated &quot;FM reception is good with either the built in or external antenna.&quot; We have terrible FM reception in our neighborhood.I am very impressed with the reception from our new Sangean and we aren't even using the external antenna!
great sound, really brings out the high end of the music. disapointed the the way they mount, surface mounded mine and the speakers really don't mount into the holder very well. I've had them pop out quite a few times now. May end up glueing them in.
Like many others, bought this to reach the far end of my house where the signal from my WRT54GL is weak. Really disappointing. The setup of the unit isn't bad IF you do so manually (or the autoconfig button if you have no security on your network).However, the additional range is really lousy. I get maybe an additional 10-15 feet with a usable signal. That knocks the unit down to 2 stars (if I am being generous) right there...Why does an extender get me just another 10-15 usable feet when my WAP is throwing a couple of hundred to begin with?Worse, the unit stops working every 2-3 days, knocking everything connected to it off the network and requiring a power cycle to reconnect.Really a disappointing product; I'd look for a powerline adapter instead - or even consider pulling some wire through the attic if you really need a decent connection. This thing's basically worthless.
I am VERY pleased with this mouse. I never write reviews but needed to about this purchase (last Amazon review was in 2007). My old ball mouse had frustrated me for the last time. I would have paid 3 times as much for this optical mouse. Great value for the money. It works perfectly. Highly recommend.
Others have extolled the benefits of this particular pair of earphones,and I can't improve on what they've said. I can, however, tell you that when one of the pieces on my E3c's cracked, I sent it to Shure and received the replacement pair within days. In addition, they sent me an email confirming receipt of the damaged product and another email letting me know the tracking info for the replacement ones. Having dealt with Dell, Sony and Nikon with similar warranty issues in the recent past, I have to say that Shure stands out as having the fastest, most detailed response. They clearly are in tune with what customers look for when having products that require service and they measure up quite favorably.I would not hesitate to buy this or any other product that Shure sells. They stand behind what you buy.
...I use it at night so as not to wake up MOMMA, I get all tangled up in it ...and who was the guy that made one earpiece wire shorter than the other? ...great if one ear is lower than the other! ...must have been that guy that invented speed bumps! ...I've learned to live with it, ..Just through it totally off the bed and onto the floor, ..it will be there when you need it again.
I am by no means an audiophile, but I appreciate good sound quality - I am usually dissatisfied by buds like the default iPod ones. These sound good - much better. Not mind-blowingly good, but anyone who isn't an audiophile will be more than satisfied.They are comfortable and feel high quality, but on warm days they can make me feel a bit hot.They block out a little bit of noise, but not much - this is perfect for me since I wear them at work and need to hear if my phone rings.The cord is very long - these are clearly designed for desk/living room use, and not travel. If you want these to travel with, you may find the cord length gets in your way.The bang for your buck is amazing - these sound like much more expensive headphones than they are. If you are looking for a good pair of headphones with an amazing bang for your buck, look no further.
I have used this camera in Iraq for 9 months. On and off missions. I have taken over 2,000 pic's and about 20 videos using the Elph. I am so happy with this camera and the easy to use featurs. While I was on mission my driver hit a big bump in the road and the camera fell out of my hand and broke the shutters. To go though 9 months of where and just now have it brake... Amazing. So I am buying anotherone.
I bought this set after a long search for a wireless set with a USB keyboard connector for my laptop (thanks to Toshiba for not putting one on my P10). When I opened the box and installed it on my laptop (prior to installing the drivers, which I had to download from Logitech's website) and no problems of detection (both on my Windows XP and Gentoo Linux systems). And everything worked like a dream after installing the software packages. If you take to time to play with the iTouch settings you can create a monster of the keyboard (attaching menus (instead of direct commands) to the hot keys, etc.)I actually had no intentions of writing a review for this set, I didn't even buy it from Amazon but some of the reviews here gave such a bad impression that I had to. First the bluetooth hub works fine with non-Logitech devices, however if a bluetooth hub or similar device is installed prior to this set, the setup utility limits the hub to the keyboard+mouse set in order not to screw your existing Bluetooth configuration.Someone made a point about the hotkey icons.&quot;Shopping Cart&quot; for ShoppingHow can you better describe shopping. The same goes for all the other hotkeys. I'm starting to doubt that you are talking about this particular product.Also the keyboards battery consumption is quite economic, compared to my heavy usage (about 10-15 hours per day)Why 4 stars? No users manual or software is included with the box. Downloading the software (around a total of 40 MB) can be frustrating for people using Dial-up.
This is the second PSC-55 camera case I have owned - the first one fell out of my back pocket as I was shooting some awesome backcountry photos at the edge of a canyon in a wilderness area. The leather case is rugged and durable enough to protect my Canon PowerShot SD700IS digital ELPH clamshell camera from damage while hiking, biking etc. Nice Product! Newer models of the digital ELPH use a different case......
I travel by air quite frequently and find this backpack convenient to carry and stowe. It's made of waterproof material and has enough space to hold all of my photography needs. There are slots and tabs on each side of the backpack to add additional assessory products, if needed. There is a front netted pocket with a draw string to hold my 13&quot; (53&quot; extended) travel tripod securely. I highly recommend this photo backpack.
It's crazy when you realize that the cheapest low-tech plastic cases will cost you significantly more than high-tech CD blanks themselves. These jewel cases, however, are the most cost effective I have found. Should you find that 10% of them are broken on arrival, as I did, you are still ahead of the game. The ones that aren't broken do have a good look to them. Suck up the broken ones, but be prepared to ask for a refund if you have a significantly higher percentage of broken cases.
No issues with this bad boy!! Just Plugged it in and back up and running protecting my iMac and components.
If you are a commuter on the L-train, it works like a charm. If you are a suburban dad raking leaves cutting the grass etc., not so great. The iPod is made for a cushy ride in a coat pocket or briefcase. Clipped to a belt (even in a tough case)the controls are too sensitive. It's hard to change anything on the fly (volume, album, etc). I wish it had an artist-album list like Windows player and Creative does. The backlight needs a dimmer, not just one level of brightness. Battery, enough has been said about that already. Love the shuffle. Sound is great, but you must buy new headphones or earbuds. Video is a novelty. Do not buy an iPod just for that.
Hi,These dongles allow me to run older lcd panels and crt monitors that have only the d-sub vga connectors on my cpu's with newer cards that have dva/dvi bread-board style connectors which have become the new standard the last few years. NOTE: they may not fit multi-screen cards with only one dvx(?) connector which has two extra small rows of pins. If your card has a dvi/a connector _and_ a vga or hdmi port, it will fit, no worries.If you have a screen that has only the older vga style connector that looks like a reversed serial port, get these dongles. The local price is $8 with tax, whoa......!These dongles were shipped in a reasonable length of time, are exactly what I ordered and the transaction was without error or drama. I'll buy again :)[...]Thanks,:) Gene
I purchased this Z22 for my wife and she really loves it. It is great for orginizing and managing life. The problem is the first one we received wouldn't even turn on, the second one worked for 3 weeks and now it won't work unless it is plugged into the computer or power charger. We are sending that one back for service. I hope this isn't a trend! I am really dissappointed of the units reliability.
I purchased this for our Revelation Seminar. The camera was located in the Balcony of our church and the sound quality was very good on my Cannon video recorder. A very good investment for the money. I have not used the hand held mic that comes with it---Pastor Ken Charleston, West Virginia
This does what is is supposed to do. Having another piece of technology on top of my router is a little much, but it boosts the signal to places in my house where I had an unreliable signal.
I am using it in a larger room (approx 24' x 36') and it sounds great. Plenty enough power and good clarity.
I read a lot of the reviews here before buying this. So, I knew there could be problems if you live in a larger area with a lot of stations. But, this thing worked terrible for me, when I first tried it yesterday. The few stations I found that would work, would work intermittently. It would sound fine, then as it went out of stereo, for whatever reason, it wouldn't.Also, read and knew about changing it to international mode, as described here. That was an exercise in frustration. Perhaps I'm missing something? When I hold down Preset, and it goes from 1, to XL, then to US, nothing happens when I hit + or -.I'm sending this thing back, and getting a cassette adapter for my MP3 player.Wish I'd known more at the time, as both my cars have cassette players
Compared it with all other portable DVDs, including SONY, Toshiba and Philips, I found this product is the best above all. The image is sharp and stable, far more better than others. The captions shown during the movie on the screen can be easily read. The colour is vivid.Except this one, it is hard to find another one I can read the caption charactors. So other one I never consider.I buy this for my son to study English so read the characters is important.
I recently had a problem with a television I purchased 2 years ago. I am so glad I bought this warranty for it! I contacted their customer service department and informed them of the problem and everything after that was taken care of for me. They contacted the repair company and also kept me updated as to the progress of the repair. I was so pleased! But then, the repair company informed me the the television could not be repaired. Oh no, now I am going to have to fight with the warranty provider and probably get screwed when the claim is finalized. To my great surprise, this was not the case at all, it was handled very quickly and to my great satisfaction. I could not give them a higher recommendation and I will be purchasing another service contract from them when I buy my next television.
I'm on the phone with Panasonic right now. They say that it only has a 90 day warranty. What a croc! Panasonic clearly does not stand behind their products. The rep said I could send it in for an exchange and I would be charged $80 for the out of warranty replacement. Funny as it only costs about $14. Panasonic clearly is poorly run and have just lost a customer.
i like this model a lot. of course, i'm not a computer genius or anything, more of a self-professed luddite... but i've invested a lot of time shopping and reading information on what really mattered when buying a flat panel display. as a student, i'm naturally limited by a budget, i've decided on this particular model because it's of good quality, and has all the technology that i wanted -- and more importantly, it won't break my bank!i don't indulge in really intense computer games like counter-strike etc, but i do enjoy games like simcity and the sims, so i'd like a reasonable response time. this machine provides that, and i love that it doesn't take much space in my sardine-can-sized room.bottom line is that it works wonderfully, the color's brilliant and i can't find anything wrong with it when compared to the traditional CRT. in fact, it works better!
I've had the 5060 about three weeks and have had great luck taking pictures. Pictures are high quality, good color and good exposure with just auto setting.The menu was not that tough to get used to (bark is worse than the bite), plus, there are special short cut buttons for common features (like flash settings or ISO) where you press one button and the jog wheel gets you right to the feature setting you want.I love the tilt LCD and the solid feel in my hand. I sometimes forget to take the lens cover off, but the cover design lets the cover pop-off with no problem. This is better than the 5050.I think the wide angle improvement (27mm) made the lens ap. drop from 1.8 to 2.8, but I'm not sure. I would have preferred the 1.8, but I love the 27 wide angle with no attachment necessary. All the other cameras I looked at had a 2.8 also (including Nikon 5400, Canon G3 and G5).The 5050's 1.8 lens was the exception. Even with the 5060's 2.8 ap., I have taken great indoor shots. Really! I just printed a beautiful Christmas picture I took in front of the tree. Yes, I used wide angle rather than tele, but aren't most indoor shots at wide angle anyway? I try to zoom with my feet indoors to get the widest angle possible, and the 5060 beats almost every other camera with wide angle (except the 5400), but, the 5400 doesn't have a low light auto focus assist. The 5060's low light auto assist seems to do the job!BTW, the movie feature works great, too! I did not buy the 5060 to take movies, but it is easy to use and the movie quality is excellent, even in dim light. You can take as long a movie as you have room on your card, too.I also love the included remote. The remote is better than the timer, but it has a timer, too.I would buy the 5060 again, but if I had a 5050 I would be happy too. Happy New Year!
On the remote control, FF and Next share one button, and REW and Previous share another one. It is very hard to control waht you want.
wow,i never thought i write a bad review on Amazon.I thought the pink color and JVC are good combo.AY!Ay!They are huge and they hurt.The Sound is bad,the bass is so-so but when you get to a album like "garbage" (bleed like me) album it is terrible.Sounds like nails on chalkboard.Well, i thought since there were so many good reviews i bought it but maybe it's me but they are awful.You would think the gummy design would be comfortable.
It was nice to get both the 2G memory card as well an USB reader for this low low price. Both the card and the reader work fine. I don't have a Palm Treo 650; I use this as generic portable storage device with my PC, and it serves well.
Several years ago, HP decided to deprive their customers of Windows recovery CDs. Instead, HP puts recovery information in a hidden partition on YOUR hard drive, thus decreasing its capacity. If you have to use this information to recover from a serious system problem, the process will restore the computer to its original condition. This means that all of the software and data files that you have added will be removed and all of the space-hogging software that HP provides (and which you probably removed to attempt to recover some hard disk space) will be restored.HP claims to have stopped providing recovery CDs because of its contract with Microsoft. Translation: they saved money at your expense. Avoid all HP computers!!!!!
The wires are long enough and sturdy but the casing itself seems like flimsy plastic. It does everything it says and works perfectly.
I purchased 2 of these to add on to my Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW camera backpack.It was just the price I was looking for in order to expand my Slingshots storage capability. I received the item quickly, even though it was a holiday weekend, and I was very pleased with this item. They attach securely and easily to the "sliplock" straps the slingshot came with and are perfect for a variety of accessories. I personally used 1 pouch to hold my battery chargers/extra batteries and the other for my filter sets.I highly recommend this product for anyone that owns a Lowepro with sliplock attachment straps although it also comes with a shoulder strap so it's a perfect product all on its own.
This product is great and I got everythinh on time and perfect conditions!
I bought this unit locally and kept my receipt, thinking I'd end up returning it. But it turns out this thing works pretty well, considering what it is and it's low cost. The existing antenna was a mast-mounted ..., about 5 years old, and the cable was a very long length of decades-old 300 ohm twin lead (which I think was the real culprit causing the bad reception). Running new coax thru the attic and walls to the existing wall plate seemed like an impossible task, so I tried the ANT200. It has an A/B switch and an RF input on the back to hook up your pay cable, satellite, game console, etc. so you can switch between the two. I hooked up the mast antenna to it and did a direct comparison - the ANT200 pulled in more stations, and cleaner too! Be prepared to spend an hour or so fiddling with it for best reception, though. It may sound tedious, but it's a heckuva lot easier than adjusting a mast-mount. Of course, the best results came from having the aerials fully extended and the amplifier gain control turned full up. Amplified antenna makers always put a variable control on the amp (as opposed to an on/off switch) because they say you can reduce the gain on a signal that's too strong, but I've used several amplified antennas over the years, and that's never EVER been a problem - in fact, I think they should double the amp power. Always look for the highest dB numbers on the box. Your location is of primary importance, though. If you live in a valley or have other obstructions, no antenna will work well. Pay cable would be a better option in those cases. The TV now receives a total of 13 channels over VHF & UHF; 5 are near perfect (95% as good as pay cable), 4 are very good and the remaining 4 are viewable with noise-free sound.
It fit my Sony VAIO just fine. I can make any bag a laptop bag with it, putting it inside. Or, I can carry the sleeve to a meeting- and convert it to a laptop tote!
This product does exactly as its name states. It's an inexpensive product that adds a new dimension to photos. The sample picture however seems to be slightly enhanced.
I can't believe I'm writing a review for a $12 cable cord! It made such a difference in the picture quality on my TV! I just ordered another one plus two 6ft. cords. I'm replacing all the cable cords in my home! I wish I had known about this cord sooner! I have been watching TV on HDTV's but the picture still looked like a analog tv but NOT anymore!! Buy it you will not regret it!
This product is not compatible with Mac OS. Amazon- please explain to me, what am I to do with a product I can't use nor return. Luckily, it does have a snazy modern design so it's a useless piece of cool looking junk at this point. Change the specs desciption ASAP.
I bought this HD to backup my iMac. I wanted to set it up so that I had one 500GB drive and the other 500GB would simply mirror the first.Amazon delivered the drive ahead of schedule so I was satisfied with the purchase even before opening the package.I had the drive setup and working in about 30 minutes, mirrored and all. I DID have to consult the Iomega website about RAID and partitioning...but it was a piece of cake when I found the info I needed.I only turn the drive on when I run a backup, which is about once a month. And yes, its a little loud when its working. Its absolutely not a deal breaker though.Now I can relax knowing my precious photos and music are safe and sound.
I bought one of these cameras about a year ago after trying out several others. Just recently the camera stopped working, after several weeks of trying new batteries and any thing else i could think of I gave up on fixing it. I recently purchased another camera which i'm considering returning. Up until the camera stoped working it was amazing, especially for the price payed for it, and i'm considering buy it again; this time with a longer warranty.
i got this noteboob a couple days ago and all i can say is this is an excellent machine! key's are in the right position, it's responsive and easy to work with. touchpad's nice, sounds are nice too. and unlike what the other dude said, the fans are quiet unlike those vaio and satellite laptops. its a really quiet machine. the screen's bright and display's crisp. the only thing i don't like about this laptop is that it only lasts for 3 hours or less. but then again u can always buy extra battery. for a centrino laptop, it's kinda heavy too but not that heavy like p4 tops. the preloaded softwares suck so just un-install it. overall, this is pretty neat.so far no problems. it doesnt hang or crash when u change from ac to battery and the wireless connection's easy to set up. gotta recommend this ;)
I couldn't get these to consistently stay in my ears. I tried the different adapters, I tried wrapping one cord behind my neck (which the product is designed for with each earbud having a different length cord), but they just wouldn't stay. I also liked the sound in my Sony earbuds better - as other reviews have said, these have a lot of bass. If you're like me and have trouble with earbuds staying in your ears, these are not the answer. Try the Sony Mdr-Ed12Lp/Slv Budstyle Headphones instead.
Works great. Easy to apply. The screen actually slides into place and does not stick directly onto the screen so you can remove it if need be. It comes with adhesive tabs you attach to the bezel surrounding the screen. I believe you get eight in total and you can attach them how you want. You get two longs ones they go on each side of the screen and several smaller tabs that can go in various locations.
We have been very happy with this camera. It's small and lightweight. We have been very happy with our Cannon Cameras
This is a great product, with all features a home phone user wishes. The price could not be matched even by Amazon, a must have corded phone, by the way, its the best corded phone i ve seen recently, the cordless handset is average voice quality but worth its price two times
VIDEO (*****)The quality of video for this 720p TV is remarkable. As a sports fan, I was concerned about motion blur with LCD's over the last year or two, but after researching, I realized that it's not an issue with modern day LCD's. The 120Hz is just hype. I have absolutely no blur with my TV that I have accepting signals from the DirecTV HD-DVR (HR121). Sports look spectacular and movies look great as well. I was very pleased with the standard definition picture as well. If you're sitting too close to it, you can see artifacts, but my couch is almost eight feet away and I can rarely see artifacts in SD.AUDIO (***)This is really the only think that kept me from giving it five stars overall. With home theatres today, sounds from the TV isn't that big of an issue and I think the guys from Samsung had that in mind when making this one. It's not bad, but it's nothing that will blow you away at all. I will give it credit for handling speech very well. It's a very clear and crisp sound.FEATURES (*****)This think has a ton of features. Different fonts of closed captioning, deep calibrating options, three picture modes and sound modes. 16:9, 4:3, Just Scan, Zoom 1, Zoom 2 and I think I forgot one. Side-by-side PIP, top/bottom PIP, and conventional PIP. The only catch to that is that one signal has to be digital (HDMI or component) and the other has to be analog (S-Video, A/V, or coaxial). I was able to do PIP with my Xbox (via component) while watching TV with my TiVo (via S-Video). I'm not able to play X while watching my HR121 (via HDMI). Adding/deleting stations is a breeze! It's very user-friendly and even someone who isn't a techie can use it. There's a USB (Wiselink) port in the back and I used it to view photos and even play MP3 background music during my slideshows. The remote is pretty good as well. Easy to use with one hand although it's a little long for my taste. I have a Harmony 880 now, so I rarely use it. You only have to cycle through inputs that are being used not every single one of them. That saves a lot of time.OVERALL (****)I absolutely love this TV. I've been in the market for HD for 2 years now and this TV finally made me feel comfortable enough to make a purchase. I feel like it was well worth the wait. It handles all types of programming well (even black & white movies) and it responds quickly to the remote control. I got it for $1100 at a local electronics store here in Jackson, MS. Anyone saying 1080p is superior to 720p hasn't really watched a 720p. From a distance of six feet or more, if you can tell the difference between the two, you have to be a professional.
Several months ago I purchased Microsoft Office XP. I recently found out that Office is readily equipped with speech recognition. Wow, I couldn't wait to try this out. After installing the speech recognition software I realized that I wasn't able to use the speech recognition because it did not have a headset microphone. This was something I needed to remedy. Needless to say I purchased the Plantronics LS1 PC headset. I love it!Immediately after plugging in my new headset, I was able to use Office XP's speech recognition software. Initially, I was very happy. As an author, I'm always looking for ways to make my work easier. Now I am capable of writing my rough drafts by dictating to the computer while I am reclined in my sofa. Not only does this product speed up my work, but it makes life more comfortable and fun too.Prior to purchasing the Plantronics headset, I did a little research and found out that this product comes with a noise canceling speech recognition microphone. I think that it does a great job reducing noise. The microphone that was built into my laptop was unable to reduce noise, and furthermore Office refused to use my laptop microphone with the speech recognition. In all, I am extremely impressed with this product so far. I highly recommend it.Last, I want you to know that I wrote this review using the Plantronics LS1 PC headset, in less time than it would have taken me to type it, and it was fun to do.
this is a great product. it does the job it was made to do.
This is the greatest thing ever! It's Like a TiVo but with a portable screen. It looks excellent and lots of memory. This is one of the best video redorders ever!
I received the wireless mouse in a very timely manner. It was very easy to install and use on my new Dell laptop computer. The color matches the computer and the price was reasonable.
This unit is a very smooth and complete aid in using a flight simulator. It is realistic, the buttons are intuitivetively placed and it performs very well in all the maneuvers I've put it through to date.
I haven't had this very long, so I can't comment on it's reliability, just it's function. It works fine as far as recording and playback of VHS tape, and the DVD is good. I esp. like the DVD feature that remembers where you left off viewing a DVD. When you power the unit up, it starts right where you stopped the DVD. Great for those 3 and 4 hour movies it takes 2 (or 3) days to watch. The function indicators for DVD or VCR are tiny little boxes on the unit, and are both the same color. I wish they would have just made them different colored lights, or 1 led for VCR and 2 for DVD or some such...of course you can tell which function you're on if the TV is on, but if you just want to eject a disk or tape, you have to be right in front of the player to see which function you've got. The remote control is the big problem with this otherwise nice deal. It's only 6" long and 2" wide, and the buttons are tiny, and the print by the buttons is microscopic. And you can see the labels for the DVD functions OK (barely), but for the VHS functions, they used a dark mustard colored print that is awful to try and see. You need to keep a flashlight handy, which (along with the tiny buttons) kind of takes away that "braille" method of getting used to your remote. Luckily, I had a larger remote from another Toshiba DVD player I own. It's cream colored (as opposed to black, like the new one) and has big, easy to read labels, but I still have to use the new one for the VCR. So why the tiny remote for this job-ee-do? I don't know. Also, on the remote, they put the REW and FWD buttons right in between the SKIP FWD and BACK buttons, so you try to go for the rewind or forward on a DVD, and end up skipping froward or back a whole scene! Very painful! And also, they put the SLOW button up and right, away from the other play buttons, NEXT TO THE OPEN/CLOSE button, so there's more potential fun. Remember, it's tuner-less, so you can't hook it up with your coaxial cable, it has to hook up directly to a cable or satellite box. You need one of those 3 lead cables, with two audio and one video, which, by the way the cheapskates don't provide with the unit, so don't forget to get one. Well, otherwise, it works well, is inexpensive, and is pretty.
There were a lot of negative reviews on these earbuds, so I was skeptical. The sound quality is quite good, and the noise isolation is also very good if you have them in all the way. Problem is they pop out just slightly very easily and the wires are annoying when they're still stiff from being brand new. Lots of people also say the bass is terrible, and that's not true, but again, they do have to be completely in before you can really hear it. I'm no audiophile, so these earphones suit me perfectly fine. They're a lot better than my last ones in any case.
this is my first major "unnecessary" purchase(22 years old college student/part time worker). i was really scared in spending hard earned $1700 (plus tax) on something i would regret but i have been so satisfied with the samsung spr4232 only after a few minor tweaks. after i took this unit home, i plugged in my old dvd player (using component cables) and was unimpressed. few days later(after more research), i purchased the samsung dvd-hd850($89.99 brand new). the dvd player came with a HDMI cable INCLUDED!!! if anyone knows how much regular HDMI cables cost($80-120!), they would know this is a bargain. these two units(combined) left me stunned. the showroom quality of the tv was finally reached. HDMI cables are the only way to go with this unit. now i can enjoy my hard earned money exactly the way i've always dreamed of: a big ass plasma tv in a tiny, crowded, and a neat freak's worse nightmare of a room.
I am very happy with this item. It fit my Nikon D80 perfectly. It does not inhibit the function of the camera what so ever. It also comes with a lens protector which I use instead of a lens hood. Great value. Makes me more confident when I handle the camera - it gives it 'grip'.
I bought this model about a year ago. The one I got had a floppy drive but everything else is the same. Most of the stuff has already been covered such as what software it came with and so on. I want to address the fact the this computer comes with standard parts.Having stnadard parts means that this is a very upgradable computer as far as pre-made computers go, in fact you can upgrade everything except the processor and that's only because AMD doesn't make a faster Athlon XP processor (they do make Athlon 64 bit processors which are faster but they won't work in this computer). The motherboard is standard ATX which is nice because some manufacturers have proprietary motherboards, and it can handle up to 2 GB of PC3200 ram (it comes with 512 MB of PC2700 ram). I've messed around with mine a lot already. I've added a new videocard and I upgraded the ram to 1 GB of PC3200, now it runs any game thrown at it including Doom 3 and Half Life 2 at 1024x768 resolution. I couldn't find a better computer for the price one year ago, and at it's current price it's still a good buy.For anyone hesitant about buying a computer with an AMD processor my advice is, don't worry. Like I said I've had it for a year and every program I have, including MS Office XP, runs flawlessly. The processor its self is comparable to a brand new Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or a Pentium 4 3.2 GHz from a year ago.
I ordered this product and had it on my doorstep in 4 days. TigerDriect was great! Everything works great. A bit of a challenge to set up with the HD TV between the HDMI cables, digital opital cables, coaxial cable, regular cables... I'm not a tech person, but I figured out. The sound is very nice.
I've owned the original 8500 for a few years now. It has consistently proved its value on many highway drives. The current X50 update is simply an improvement on what was already a great radar detector, with a blue LED option. Save yourself the extra money and get a red display, it is the same in every other way to the blue display unit.Basic, automatic mode is great. Turn it on, scroll to Auto and leave it. This will allow the unit to work in City and Highway mode automatically. It works. Simple.I've moved to the advanced display so I can track multiple signals. The LED display is clear and gives lots of information at a glace. The next level provides signal frequency, but that's too much and unnecessary for me. Between the audio alerts and the letter and bar display, I've got a good idea what I'm receiving, and, from where. Without an arrow.Generally, heat is the worst thing for ALL radar detectors. That means not leaving the any unit out in the sun when parked. It is also a good idea to avoid spikes of electricity by not having it plugged in when starting the motor, and using the power/volume wheel to turn it on and off. Remember, excessive heat is BAD for your radar detector.
Well, once you get past the poorly written instructions and find the Mac software, this works as expected and delivers good value for the money. If you are expecting to just plug this in and have it work the first time - even on a PC - then you need to adjust your expectations.Still - it works and I am not sorry I purchased it.
I bought this model 1 year ago. Within two weeks the headphones slipped out of my hands, fell 9" back to the coffee table and broke. The headband connection to each earphone is about 1/4" wide and made of cheap crumbly plastic. You can't see it in the photo because the tiny point of connection is hidden in the big chunky pivotal piece. It's interesting that they have changed their ad since then - "Ultrasone HFI-550 headphones were designed for abuse." This tells me that I am not the only one that this has happened to, hence the attempt to stop word of mouth that these headphones are crap. Which they are - they are anything BUT designed for abuse!Last year, I paid $171.97 for these headphones. When I contacted Ultrasone about getting a replacement or replacement parts they ignored me - I sent 3 messages. I sent a fourth message using a different email address inquiring about who to talk to about getting 50 headphones to sell in my store. They responded within 2 hours.I tried contacting a local (US) distributor about replacement parts. I received a one line message telling me all replacement parts (there are none) are on the website.The sound was good and they were comfortable to wear. But, they are incredibly FRAGILE and there are no returns and no replacement parts.Buyer Beware!
We have only used the camera for a few months, but this battery last foreever!! It charges quickly and the cost make this the only battery to buy and use with our Canon camera! It is large hanging off the end of the camera, but it never gets in the way and seems to last forever on one charge! Why is the Canon battery three times the cost?
Works great for sealing just about anything on a cabinet--woofers, mids, tweeters and terminal cups. Bents around speaker openings great and sticks to carpet and bare wood perfectly. Have fun managing the roll when applying. It'll come apart if you don't hold it just right.
After researching several Mp3 players I settled on this one. I think for the money it is a great value. (I got mine at a good discount). The nice thing about the Zen is you don't need it's own software. Let me explain. When you plug in your Zen in with the cable Windows Media Player automatically recognizes it. You press "Sync" on the media player and presto!! You can start adding your music. Plug and Play!! Zen recognizes Wave,Mp3 and WMA . Unlike The iPod You don't have to plug your player in to delete a song delete it right from the player! If your going to put video on the player Creative's software is easy to use. The video quality is great and with a program like DVDFAB you can adjust the video quality to fit your needs. Great Product!!
It may look cool and has 128mb but it is a total waist of money
I was so happy in the day I recieved the headset but so dissapointed when pluged it and heared the sound it is abnormal very low quality even I thought something wrong with my handset for that I changed it with another one but the sound quality was less than low(bad) even it is harmful to the ears,I couldn't hear the bass and the strange thing the sound looks like distorted and oes contains some disturbing eco,but still the shape of the headphone is very good but never can use it for hearing songs,if you gonna buy one of these you can use it just to say I have a headphone never to hear music with.so dissapointing and I can't say it is bad I wish there is another word wors than worse to describe the sound quality
My father has a camera that uses this film...he does not want to give it up and you can no longer find film because the whole world is going digital! I was a little appalled that the price had tripled since I got this for him last year!
Pro:1. very long cord (I no longer have USB ports in my keyboard, so this is essential)2. Two button, one scrollwheel design easily adaptable for right or left hands3. compact size and low profile comfortable for small handsCon:1. skipping cursor2. a little picky about tracking surfaces3. Cord attachment isn't sturdy, even with careful use. Began getting wobbly after second year of ownership, necessitating holding cord still between middle and third fingers while moving. Had to replace mouse before third year.
Well, I bought the bino for my 7 year old nephew to introduce him to birding. And he loves it, infact he pronounced it "Pretty Cool". Was a good buy considering its compact and does what its supposed to do.
This kit is touted as a good 3-pc setup for those that have a home theatre amplifier but only the front two speakers. That's what I needed, and the price seemed too hard to believe. Despite an occasional poor review, I decided to give them a try.I'm not an audiophile. But I do know what sounds good and what sounds bad. I've had rear and center speakers on this system before, so that's not the issue. The center speaker (used for most midrange including voice) leaves a lot to be desired. It's muffled, boxy. Misses that rich sound you should have from a speaker. Same goes for the rear speakers. Overall my system sounded better just using the 2 speakers I already had.The price lures you in. But, if you're looking to fill the gap like I was, to turn a 2-speaker system into 5, do yourself the favor of a little more research and spending at least a little more money. It will be worth it in my opinion. I'll be returning my set within the week of writing this review.
I had a set of these and just needed one more, and I was lucky to find it on here. I love it and it matches with my set that I got about 2 years ago.
I purchased this unit last year when it first came out. It has so many innovative features that until this year were only found on units costing hundreds more. Unit has Built-In Dolby Digital decoder (You must have a 5.1 Receiver to take atvantage of this feature)as well as regular Audio Jacks for Standard Dolby Pro Logic receivers. Some people mistakingly think that unit has a DTS decoder but it does not. It is DTS compatable which means that if you have a DVD with DTS sound it will play it in a standard way (This is no big deal for now believe me. It has a full compliment of inputs and outputs including Component Video (Color Stream) as well as S Video and Composite (Regular). It has an excellent full featured DVD only remote (Oh Well).
I ordered the Microsoft wireless notebook optical mouse 3000 for my laptop since I was having difficulties using the pointer pad. I have to say that was a great idea this mouse works so well and really like the action. I am so pleased with my purchase that I urge anyone needing a mouse for their computer to get this plug and play gem!
I've had this for a few days now and it works nicely. My main observation is that it feels a lot like a laptop keyboard. The keys are small and shallow. It woks just fine and I've had no problems with it but if you don't like laptop keyboard you might want to try something else.
Counterintuitive interface; prints a non-requested alignment page each time when turned on--using lots of ink from already tiny cartridges; watery ink.
Never written a review in my life but thought this product warrants one, becuase it was worth a risk. I am here to say this little dvd player is purrrfect! I have not experienced any problems and watched the entire 4 seasons of Sex & the City in the first 2 days of having it, did not skip, freeze, cop out, etc on me once! I use it as my main player and as a movie addict, it's gotten plenty of use. Without a hitch. Amazon seems to have the problematic ones whereas those that purchase from Sams's Club seem to be prefectly content. So don't pass up an amazing deal on a great player, beats trampeling some poor lady at Wal-Mart right?
This is a good dvd player at a very good price. I am very pleased with my dvd player
Its worth the $100, image ok, sound ok, quite handy the Bonus Pack, with the case, headphones, etc. The batery lasts 2 hrs aprox, the only inconvenient is that you can only watch original dvds, and although its says somewhere in some review or some tecnical detail, I missed that information! But all in all its fine.
I bought this as a direct replacement for one I was renting from my internet service provider. It is the same model, and aside from having to go through customer service at the service provider to register the new modem, everything works perfectly. I should have bought this years ago and saved myself the monthly rental fee.
Remember the cell phones of the 80's? That's what this reminds me of. It doubles the weight of the camera. However, the only other downside is that I now need to carry extra tapes because I can now film EVERYTHING I want and not worry about conserving battery time. I burned through almost 2 tapes (on long play) during a day at Disneyland, used the LCD screen the entire time and even play-back while waiting in a line.In hindsight, I wonder if 2 4-hour batteries would be a smarter purchase, but that would be one more item to keep track of. Cameras today are SO small and light, that large hands like mine benefit from the extra weight, but only to a point.Summary: Extra weight, but allows you to completely forget about time, and concentrate on shooting anything and everything that you want to.Michael
What do you expect when you pay $ 1,200 for what is supposed to be a high quality LCD TV? The problem with reviews, most people write them 3 to 6 months after they get the product. I would have said this was a great TV until 1 yr and 2 months after owning it. After 1 yr and 2 months it started developing lines the height of a dollar bill and going halfway across the screen. When there are a lot of colors or black on the screen you can't see the lines, but when it is white or a light back ground you see the lines clearly. LG only offers a 1 yr warranty and so now I have to live with it or spend more money out of pocket to fix it. LG's engineers did a great job of getting the TV to last just over the warranty. I am very very upset and disappointed with this TV and will never by another LG product.
This is a great camcorder and a great buy. It's tiny, full-featured, and well designed with the usual Panasonic attention to ergonomics and practicality. The battery life is extraordinary for a battery this size. On the downside, the digital photo mode has fairly low resolution, but remember that any camcorder you're using as a digital camera will NOT have a flash, and that's very limiting anyway. So don't buy this (or any camcorder) to be an all-in-1 device or you'll be disappointed. On the plus side, the ability to record MPEG-4 video to either the DV tape or the SD card is great, although it will be an *.asf file and not .mpg (and no, you can't easily convert), so your file sharing may be limited. You'll likely prefer to record in regular mode instead and then capture it on your PC (via firewire) and save it to mpg. Overall a very impressive camcorder and a good operating manual, although you won't even need it to do the basics. And that's rare these days! Well done, Panasonic.
Needed a general lens for a wedding after battling with switching between the 20-35 and 70-200. This one fit the bill on my Canon 10D. Most of my shots were done at f16, but even the ones wide open seemed to come out as I had intended, with a little PhotoShopping at 50 percent. Glad I got this lens! Of course, with a boatload of dough, I'd probably get two camera bodies, matching flashes and a lens on each. Until I earn enough, it's this lens for sure.
Perfect no complains it woulds exactly how id expect it to be working. with my computer. The other sales of the usb was for my MAC not my WINdows.
I got this for my oldest son thinking he would dig something that was Alienware, and would be something to play music through. First, let me get the negative out of the way. Sansa MP3 players will not fit right, but we use them anyway because we are cheap like that. The best features are EVERYTHING ELSE. You can send anything into it via the 1/8 in input (can get an m2m on eBay for $1 lol). I was in shock when my son sent his PC speaker out into it and it sounded like a theater. A VERY EXPENSIVE HOME THEATER SOUND.If you don't like the sound, you haven't taken two minutes to try a few of the knobs. It has everything Windows Media player has (maybe there was a lawsuit because it is pretty much the same stuff with the bass boost and stero enhancing and stuff).If this were hundreds of dollars, I might criticize it a little more. But it would still be worth it because it sounds like hundreds of dollars. You wont get a better sound from an expensive multi channel PC speaker setup. Which is another nice thing...just plug it in and it sounds spacious without all the wires which usually just short out after a while with all the sound blaster/altec surround setups.I'm serious, you wont care about true surround once you have this.If you play guitar, it also makes for a great enhancer for a Line 6 or other modeler. We tried it with the Toneport GX and it sounded awesome, like we had Van Halen's modded amp or something. I'm ordering another one. I am jealous.
It just amazes me how DVD players are now inexpensive commodities, just four years after I bought my first DVD player, a Panasonic that cost me a small fortune (the price of being the first on the block to have a DVD player).I was at least a bit skeptical about this Chinese DVD player, but since it's so cheap and the reviews here seem generally positive, I gave it a try. Boy is it a very capable DVD player. The exterior is a stylish silver and the player mechanism handles all my DVDs and DVD-Rs and CDs and CD-R/RWs with utmost grace. Setting up was a breeze, as was expected of a DVD player these days, although the instructions can make you laugh.At this time the unknown factor is the machine's long-term reliability. But so far it looks durable and works fine, and frankly for such a low price (even without the Amazon.com exclusive rebate), it's already a winner.
I bought the ESP 80 primarily so that I could back up photos while traveling, AND see they were actually saved before erasing my memory cards. However, I'm finding that it's a great way to share photos with other people, too. (It also works fine for me as an MP3 player.) It's a bit heavy to carry all the time, or I probably would.The user interface took a little getting used to (sometimes I have trouble figuring out where you have to be in order for particular commands to be available) but it seems to be pretty consistent once you get the hang of it.The biggest problem I've had is when people ask me, "What is it?" A photo magazine referred to the similar Epson device as a "storage viewer" and that's what I'm going to call it.
I read a review of high fidelity earphones in PC World and this product compared favorably with products that cost many fold more. I had a pair of Bose earbuds that cost about $100 that perished after an encounter with a vacuum cleaner... This product was quite similar in quality and I am not sure I could tell the difference, at least not without them being side by side. A very good value.
After reading through several technical discussions, there is no way to play both sound on the remote connected stereo system, and your PC speakers at the same time. No one has found any kind of software to do this (at least no one is mentioning this).Still this is a cheaper solution than Apple Airtunes solutions.
I purchased two of these Sima Quick Connect units several weeks ago. I have used them with both a Nikon D80 and a Nikon D90 SLR and with several different lenses and on two different tripods. They are OK if you are using a small light lens like a prime 35mm or 50mm. But I'm not comfortable using the Sima with larger and heavier telephoto lenses. Why?1. The surface area of the insert that connects to the camera is too small.2. It's all plastic. Better (and more expensive) mounts such as Manfrotto are metal.3. There is no additional safety lock pin to prevent accidental release.4. It's relatively inconvenient. One must use a screw driver or thin coin (a dime works) to tighten the unit to the camera tripod mount.Unfortunately, it is with the telephoto lenses that tripods are most necessary. So I've coughed up the significant extra money to convert to Manfrotto.Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate - Replaces 3299 (Black)If you plan to use the Sima Quick Connect with a small compact camera, you will probably be very happy with the product. It's certainly a lot cheaper than most of the alternatives.
I had to get the supporting and installation software from Sabrent, as the disk that came with the card was worthless, but Sabrent support was excellent. I downloaded the software and was pleased with it and the quality of the sound for a very affordable sound card.
This has helped improve my photos in so many different ways. Highly recommend.
This player has great sound and easy to put music onto the unit. The metal case makes it real hard to break, if you drop it by accident there really isn't a problem. If you want a player that works and sounds great for a low price this is the one to get.
I bought this box for my sub and ordered the amp at the same time & it was a great price, works good & it came in 4 days later!
I GOT THIS LENS FOR MY SONY CYBER SHOT H5 12X ZOOM DIGITAL. AT FIRST I WASN'T SURE HOW TO USE IT VERY WELL BUT WITH A FEW TIMES OF TAKING PICTURES I FIGURED IT OUT. YOU CAN GET SOME VERY CREATIVE AND INTERESTING SHOTS WITH THIS LENS. IT DOES COME WITH AN ADAPTER SO THE FIT IS FINE.I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS LENS FOR THE CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHER.
Not a review. Just wanted to put it out there that these headphones are iPhone compatible.
The title says it all ladies and gentlemen. The exterior is not thick nor durable, the disk sleeves are easily bent and damaged, there is absolutely no place for a DVD label. It's just not worth buying.
I wanted to put a TV in my home office, where the cable internet is hooked up, and I didn't want to pay the cable company for another visit and a third box. Although I can only watch basic cable channels on this TV, it's enough for me.
good product, better price - shipped fast. I misunderstood the description, however it works just as advertised and I am very pleased
As advertised...no complaints. Great price for this model, delivered promptly for use with my new LG home entertainment system...I'm a happy camper :-)
I've had the 1gb iRiver T10 player for about a month. The directions are easily uderstood and the unit is simple to operate. This is my 1st MP3 player and I'm very happy with it. I will probably get one for my wife.
Works just like the ones that cost more money. I only regret not getting ones with strain relief. But since you don't get them right every time it's was not a big deal.
Easy install. May not be good for far distances or alot of obstructions. Had to put them up pretty high to work, but still works great.
I have only received the produce two weeks and it is good so far. It is quiet and the price is very competitive.
I made the mistake of ordering the power cable and the garmin leather cover because i thought the garmin didn't come with those things. this is just because i didn't do my homework AND it showed me how people who'd bought the garmin also bought the power cables and cases, i'm not sure why. maybe they were suckers like me.
I love this player! I travel frequently and the L50 keeps me company in the airport lounge and on the Airplane. The folks that make the PowerXtender laptop adapters for airplanes are going to be shipping one for the L50 so you won't need to take extra batteries on those long flights. The screen is very nice looking, and the 16x9 format lets you view anamorphic format DVDs in their best possible resolution. Of course, the wide screen also causes you to curse the DVDs that AREN't anamorphic (e.g., Titanic). The sound from the built-in speakers is ok, but sounds very good from a pair of headphones. For travelers I recommend a pair of the Sony Noise Cancelling Ear Buds.
I recently purchased this item for my husband for our anniversary. Because of its size, it fits easily in a pocket or purse. But what really sold me was that it only had 4 buttons for operation. What a great feature. Taking quick minute videos that capture a moment that can be cherished forever is priceless. Our daughter recently married and I began taking small videos of things that no one else would see. Combined them in a CD for her and her husband to cherish for years to come. I did say in the beginning that I purchased this for my husband--but ladies it is a great camcorder.
The Bose Multimedia speakers have great sound and clarity. I often listen to music on my computer and these speakers make it so much more enjoyable. The quality of the sound is like I have a whole new stereo system.
I bought it in June of 2010 and it worked fine for six months. Lately I realized that the internet was extremely slow, but I lived with it for a couple of months since I didn't realize the problem was the router. Finally it was so slow that it was impossible to do any work. I called technical support and, after some talk about the weather in New Delhi as compared to DC and consultations with the supervisor, they decided to authorize me to get a replacement. For this I had to talk to a girl in the Philippines and it was nice to find out that she spoke some Spanish ... Back to the router. I had to pay $20 for express delivery of the replacement, $10 to ship them the old router, and they plan to charge my credit card $59.99 if they don't receive the original router in about 30 days or so. The replacement arrived in two days and worked for a few hours. I rebooted and reset the router and it works randomly, for instance, at this moment I can only access the internet via the laptops that are connected to an access point that plugs into the router, whereas the desktops connected to the router are not able to access the internet. To make a long story short, I bought a Medialink N router on Amazon on the basis of users' recommendations. It cost me less that $50 and $10 to have it shipped overnight. It should arrive tomorrow. I plan to recycle the Linksys.
What can you say about a memory card? I ordered it. They sent it. I put it in my camera. I took bunches of pictures and they all appeared on the card just as I took them. The fact that they didn't appear on the card as I had hoped the would when I took them was not the fault of the card.
The one I received today, even though it has the right parts number, is not a S-Video cable. I received a cable that has a single small RCA type male plug on each end.The only use that I can think of for the cable I received is from a small stero to a single speaker.
As other reviewers have stated, this is a large float strap, and you may need a new binocular case for carrying your binoculars; that said, it works extremely well and will float quite heavy binoculars with acumen. I have a set of Fujinon 7x50 binoculars with a proper compass (not digital) and this strap will keep them afloat and in-sight under any conditions I have encountered.
First charger had problems, but once notified, i was shipped out a new unit which works great. Thanks
I bought these speakers because they match my cpu and the tweeters are very small and don't take up much room. They also sound alright--I watched a couple of movies with the new speakers and they sound good.BUT, for some reason--I'm still not sure what the deal was, the tweeters were very frustrating to get working. When I plugged the tweeters in--the LED lights weren't coming on--so no sound. I finally got them to work by playing with the wires and unplugging them then plugging them back in. JBL has needs to get that fixed.A bitter-sweet purchase. And not a bad price.
I have had mine for almost a year. I have never had any problems with it. It plays the movies very well and CDS and MP3's too. It was one of the nices gifts that I gotten in a long time. I It came with a portable battery pack for travel and a head set a car adapter and one for the house too.
The filter turned out shots pretty similar to the "after" picture. It won't eliminate blemishes completely, but the soft effect is a nice touch to any photo. Great especially if you don't want to photoshop every portait shot you take.
Hooked it to Arduino Uno, now I can control it completely. Easy to do, works perfect. Ask if you want the code library. Faster than this 1/8th the price:[...]
I could go all day about this headset. I have never had such a good deal in my entire life. This could easily sell for over $200.Buy it, that's all I'm saying. You will be blown away by the sound quality.
I have 4G of this RAM in my PC. Works like a champ, but REMEMBER to set your motherboard's voltage setting for your ram. This isn't your Daddy's RAM, you have to know what you're doing to use such high end ram.
Nice little product. I keep this in my car, to plug in my phone to play music. It takes up less space than a regular cord and is not as messy. Works great. Recommended.
My M1000 had been a reliable music streamer for several years, until we came home from vacation last week to find the display dark and the SoundBridge completely unresponsive. Checking in on Roku's online forum, I found that many, many other SoundBridge owners have had "dead" Rokus. Looks like the consensus is that the SoundBridges were engineered with inadequate ventilation and/or that they used underrated capacitors that overheated and failed.Roku has not reponded to my request for advice on how to repair my SoundBridge, despite their customer service page pledge to respond within 48 hours. Looks like I'm out of luck.After this experience - poor quality and poor support - I'm very disinclined to purchase another Roku product of any kind. The Roku HD movie player looks like an attractive option for accessing video, but having been burned once, I'm just not willing to give this company another chance.
I have owned my SCD 200 for about two years and couldn't be happier. Recently auditioned 3 newer (and more expensive) CD/SACD players (audiophile insecurity) and the Shanling still topped them all. It is very smooth yet revealing. In my system the SACD is as good as I have heard. One interesting plus for the Shanling is that it has both tube and solid state outputs. This allows interesting A/B comparisons with the same interconnects or as a way to A/B two different cables, reversing them to complete a comparison with tubes and semis.
The quality is fine. I bought it for my PC, but it only work within one meter. So I have to insert the little flash thing in front of my computer. Maybe it is good for laptop.
This is an excellent value for the price. It has very little shutter delay, is compact, and very good to stop action (excellent for animal photos). It can pick up amazing detail and one can do severe cropping in a graphics program with very little reduction in quality to the photo.Sample photos taken with this camera at:http://poodle.bizland.com/photos.htmlI intend to keep mine for a very long time.
Very pleased with the price, and the product... Great service, also! Thanks!
Good build, good enough optics, does what it's made to do. Oh yeah, and since it's Tiffen- it is cheap!
There is a reason some filters cost $115 and others (such as this item) are less than $15. That being said, I suppose it's about 95% as good as ones that costs much more.Pros* doesn't rattle* will take one for the team so your lens' front won't have to* can serve well enough until you buy a real filter* it's available on Amazon Prime--few filters areCons* really thick ring, twice as thick as others* vignetting due to this ring* you'll likely want better as soon as you can afford it
I like to tune everything else out and just hear my music when I listen to my music. These work perfectly. The fit will be different for different ears, I actually turn the foam around to stick the bigger side in first. Once they seal, I get deep bass, clear music, and isolation from outside noise, so I don't have to listen to them as loud to get that "my own world" feeling.Only drawback, they do wear out. I've gone through 3 sets in about 4 years, first set the foam wore out, replaced just the foam then the foam piece would keep falling out. Second set, same thing. The third set is the only one that actually broke. I use them to work out, and one of the cables started to go, the one side would turn on and off depending on how you moved the cable.For the price, if they only last a year, it's still worth it. Sound quality is great, Isolation is great, and I've returned $100 set's that promised "Amazing deep bass" that didn't even compare to the base I get with these.
I've used pinByEmail many times, never had a problem and the rates are good.One reviewer gave PinByEmail one star with the complaint that the rates are misleading...he paid 13 cents/minute calling Australia. However, he menionted calling a cell phone. This cannot be helped. I've traveled a lot and calling cell phones in foreign countries, in my experience, has always been a higher rate. In fact, I called a friend in Peru and the rate she was/is charged on her cell-phone to receive my call is at a higher rate than Peruvian domestic calls. It's not PinByEmail...it's the cell-phone companies.
This drive is my personal backup drive in case something goes awry. It offered good disk size and speed for backup and video editing. This is also my third Maxtor hard drive. None of my other drives have failed in the past 5 years. The only reason I buy more is for more disk space. My first 8.4 GB Maxtor is still working in one of my old computers. Extra mounting screws are included to adapt the drive to a 5 1/4" bay. I recommend Maxtor over others for price and reliability.
I have a new computer with XP. I wish I had seen a previous review indicating how much trouble this little device could cause. It worked erratically, so that I kept trying it with occasional success, but finally, it sent my poor computer into a kind of seizure and I had to quit. Good thing I kept my old computer so that I could print my photos-using a different smart media reader.
I purchased two extra ac adapters and they've been working great for me. I've had them for almost two years. I'm sorry that other folks have had problems with theirs. I don't know if it could have been a bad batch? I haven't had any problems with mine, they look like new.I love having power wherever I need it so the expense was worth it to me. They aren't overly large and they don't heat up at all. I really appreciate having them.
I use the fishfinder through the hull for a sailboat and works very well. I am very pleased with my purchase and Amazon's service
If you buy an mini external hard drive this case will support it from getting s crash or beat up. I love it and it's easy to carry around..
The system is excellent. I've scanned in over 300 color slides and negativesand over 300 black and white negatives. The software is good quality and provides tools to make adjustments to the images. My goal is to digitize all the negatives I've been saving for over thirty years.
I think these have been sitting in a warehouse for quite some time. It was as advertised model in a hp box but the sealed box looked to be worse for wear. And after installing it I found out it was bad. Maybe from being many years old. A quick response from the seller that I did not inform them in time. So I'm stuck with junk. I found a new new one at fry's electronics for almost half this price.
I needed a quick and cheap replacement for a box that died. This solved the problem. It was for a system located 2000 miles away from me owned by a mechanically and technically inept person. He was able to install his drive into the box and it worked just fine, so I have no complaints about this. It is simple to install and it works.
They are nice headphones, although be careful, when you get them the two stems are stuck together -- you part them by pulling them apart to decide how much separation you want between the two. I hadn't seen this feature before, and thought they were just stuck, and started pulling on them -- if you want you can pull them pretty much entirely apart right down to the plug. But after I started wearing them, I liked them. Except that I'm a heavy running, and somewhere along the way, one of the rubber ear buds popped off and that was that. If they're going to make these for sport use, they should be made a bit stronger. I owned the Sony's for two years and the buds are nearly inseparable from the headphone. So be warned.
These are great quality binoculars. They really are crisp and easy to focus. Nice case &amp; strap too!!! For inexpensive waterproof binoculars, I think they were great
The enclosure is strong and sturdy and a great deal for being under $10.It works as it should as a back up external drive or as a data recovery tool.I would buy another.
I've never had any problems with Targus products. This diminutive USB hub is working as well as any 2.0 hub I've ever owned...for about half the cost. The version that I received has RED indicator LED lights, rather than BLUE. I really don't care what the color is, if the hub functions correctly. I did not have any problem with the length of power-supply wire, or the included USB cable. The device was recognized immediately in Win 7 and has worked flawlessly for a few days. The external build quality seems to in line with other Targus products that I've owned.FYI... As is the security standard for a lot of small electronics that are packaged for hanging on the retailer's shelves, the un-boxing process was pretty hazardous. The molded, clear plastic packaging is really tough to break into, and the resultant fractured edges are as sharp as a knife blade. BE CAREFUL!
It works but man... it is HUGE! It only has 8 outlets too... If you don't care about aesthetics or physical dimensions then the product is good.
You sent me the wrong part. Your site stated it would fit the make and model. It did not. Had to buy another different part to complete installation.
I still use a logitech mouse I bought, hm, I'd say about 8 years ago, and I just bought this new trackan to replace a 5 year old one. It was still working as well as the day I bought it until it was involved in an accident involving a long drop to the floor, and then an encounter with the full weight of my body. Everything still worked fine though, but the right click button sometimes needed to be pressed more than once for a response.The new mouse is a bit more futuristic than I like, I really hate the new silver color they're making everything these days... But the product is still the same great trackball.I can't stand mice anymore.And for you people out there who think it's so weird... Give it a day. The rest your hand gets from not having to move that damned mouse all around is fabulous.
This product might work well woth XP but WIndows 7 had nothing but problems installing the software and drivers. Even with USR support I spent many hours to no avail to get this to work with an XP laptop and Windows & desktop. I have always had good luck and good support with USR/3COM products but just could not make this one work for the purpous I needed.
I had bought a Garmin GPS60cs at an inventory reduction sale, and unfortunately, since the box was open, the little 'button' that the belt clip holds on to was missing. Amazon had the lowest price on the replacement, so I bought it here.
The Philips AJ3950 delivers great sound (radio and CD player) and has a wide range of clock radio features, all in a small unit. The unit is very attractive. It was a high value purchase for me.
I own a number of TVs, and though this is not the largest, or the highest resolution, it is the sweetest. This thing actually seems to imporove the quality of any picture I send it. DVDs look stupendous (go component input and yow!), and even old VHS tapes look better. The screen is much higher resolution than regular TV, and is, admitatedly just inside the range necessary to be technically considered HD compatible, but it does it's job well. Many newer sets like this exaggerate static and dropouts making the pitcure snowy... but not this baby! If the set lasts, I have a new favorite brand! G'bye Sony Trinitron, Hello Olevia LCD! I can't wait to get home to watch it!
First of all, I am very pleased with my Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback. However, it's biggest competition is my black 4 gig iPod Nano. In comparison to the Nano the 30 gig model seems slow and bulky. By slow I mean when you are using the click wheel to switch from video to music or to another menu selection I have literally seen the little gaps or mini-freezes that several other reviewers have mentioned. I was frightened at first when I saw this but the iPod was just fine.I previously had the most current version of iTunes on my PC so I did not use the installation disc and I literally had no trouble adding my current library to my new iPod. I transferred close to a thousand songs in less than 10 minutes. Charging time doesn't take long for the 30 gig iPod either.I originally planned to give away my iPod Nano after purchasing the 30 gig model but now I plan to keep both because the nano is so quick and so lightweight. The 30 gig iPod is smaller than previous versions of the popular iPod MP3 player but it is heavy to a degree, but hey it plays awesome video. I downloaded two music videos from the iTunes store and they look really awesome. I have heard people complain that the scree n is too small to enjoy a program. This is not true, yes the screen is small, the device is small but if you are used to watching television programs on handheld devices you will easily get used to the screen.I am lover of the iTunes software program for music and video and find it very easy to use. However, I will mention in this review as I did in my iPod Nano review that they need to include more information about getting started with iTunes for people who are new to using the iPod.Also I may be the only person who noticed this, but when it comes to volume, my iPod Nano seems much louder than the 30 gig iPod. As for scraches, the reason I went with white this time was because my black Nano scratched up very easily. The 30 gig iPod says it comes with a case. This "case" is more like a small sleeve that the iPod fits in. You can't access the navigation wheel or anything when it's in this case so it's more like a protection sleeve.Overall, it's a great purchase and I'm pleased. Personally, I will be glad when Apple can release an iPod that is the same size as the Nano but with more space. I buy my iPods to listen to music so smaller is always better for me. It's a bit pricey but with all of the space and the cool new features I will be using this iPod for quite some time.
heavy nice cable if you need DVI-I...but i needed DVI-D so i had to return it for the DVI-D and that cable was also heavy duty and nice and worked fine
Very poor sound quality. Don't waste your $.01 plus $3 shipping. I will never use this product.Bought a Phillips Cassette Adapter for MP3 Player at Target for $10 and it sounds great.
I love these bags. They are easy to use & fit just right. Will buy again.
I drop my Zune like it's on fire...a lot. The restarting screen it throws at me like it's mad was getting really irritating. It was like it was warning me about how one day like my four other mp3s it wasn't ever going to come on again. But with this I hardly ever see that screen and the way it's made, so that it's not going to just slip out your hands. Like it said all the buttons are accessible. If you have headphones that are shaped like an L where you plug them i at it may be a bit of a problem because the plastic may prevent them form being pushed in all the way.
I purchased this for my 10 yr old son. I was surprised at how, well, cheap it appeared. We took it out of the box and turned it on and it would not work at first, then it worked for about 10 minutes, then it never worked again and we had to return it. Amazon was great during the return process and refunded our money quickly. We ended up buying the DGX 5.1 MP from a local store i it's place. It has worked well for my son and is holding up to the rigors of youth. Not a professional photography instrument, but a pretty decent unit for him.
My BIL gave it to me as a gift. Its excellent product. I am a Big fan of Canon. I used this with my SD 550 Power shot camera. amazing results. Very easy to use. It gives full funtionality of camera. Easy and lightweight to carry.I am very happy with this product.
This sucker has relieved me of so much stress! No worries about getting lost, arriving late. Planning on traveling out-of-state next weekend, and I'm actually looking forward to it, because I'm not stressed about being on the right path!Screen size is NOT an issue. The voice prompt is clear and loud. Absolutely worth every penny!!
This cable works just fine. There is no reason to spend big dollars on a digital cable. Either they work or they do not work. This is very different from analog.
Nice Headphone, the quality of the sound is quite good. The noise cancellation sucks, I had simplier ones and better NC quality. Good headphone, but definitely not noise cancellation.
I've heard nothing but bad things about Sabrent products. I can't say that it is junk. It didn't work with Vista. I have a sneaky feeling that it won't work with XP either, but I can't prove it.
Our company has used InFocus, including two of this particular projector, for years without problems. Of the four projector that we currently use (3 InFocus, 1 Sony), only the Sony has had problems (but I wouldn't use one experience to say that Sony is a bad company).More importantly, this projector has good projection and lumens/light, and is very easy to use. We have done very little modification to the factory defaults (nor have we needed to) and have been very happy with the performance.
I haven't used it much yet but looking forward to using it. Scott Kelby recommended it and that was my motivation for buying it.
Camera does everything it is said to do. Price was good and mailing was prompt.
The 4 GB jump drive is a terrific assistance for those who want to be able to store files in a portable medium.To this point, the unit fits nicely into its "holder"; I lost the end to my 256 MB Lexar jump drive--most annoying. This system, to this point, seems to work better.The capacity of the jump drive is a major positive factor. Once one begins to store files that take up space, smaller capacity jump drives can get overwhelmed. 4 GB is more than enough space for my uses.It takes longer to transfer files than for my old 256 MB Lexar jump drive. On the other hand, that's a small price to pay for the much larger space available.All in all, I'm a satisfied customer.
This radio works amazingly good the audio is clear it's easy to hook it up it's easy to use and its small and compact.
This backpack has far exceeded my expectations. The lumbar supports make it very comfortable. The way it is organized on the inside is great and very convenient. I like the plastic "D" rings on the pull straps to tighten it and also the phone pocket on the left-hand strap. The triple weave material is very sturdy and looks nice too. Fortunately when my son set some very dirty boxes on top of it in the truck I was able to clean it very easily. I think I will have this backpack for a very long time.
The camera takes absolutly fantastic pictures. Unfortunately it is very fragile. We had the camera fall about 1' and hit the floor. After whicht it was no longer functional (reports "Lens Error"). The Nikon repair shop wants $150 to repair it. A bit steep for a $175 camera.We now own a Stylus 790 SW from Olympus. The image quality isn't quite as good, but the camera is supposed to be able to survive a 5' drop.
Was much cheaper on line than in store. Like the pack so far and seems well built. Used on a couple of trips with all the stuff and have not one complaint. Will see how it holds up over a years time however. Canon items usually are top stuff, I love camera stuff, so this should be no different. Lots of versitilaty for storage and all the extras!
This was a last minute purchase that proved to be the best buy yet of all my recent lighting essentials. I had a last minute Santa shoot and needed lighting for a poorly lit venue; the D-lite saved me a ton of work. Very easy to setup and handle. Operation was flawless, quality and craftsmanship was sturdy and professional. After using this set I decided to sell the rest of the lighting equipment I had obtained over the years.
Nice clean sound. Due to a sub standard amp there is not much volume, but that is not the speakers fault. They went in easy and look good. Will see how they hold up over time but other marine pioneer speakers I have bought are still going strong after 5 years.One issue, The connectors for the wires are unusual size. One slightly smaller than standard and the other a lot smaller. I found crimp on connectors that fit at my local Oriley's car parts store.
This review is for the Advent AW720. Don't buy it.1. Very weak battery life.According to the manual, it takes 12 hours to completely charge the Ni-Cd battery and a completely charged battery yields 4 hours of playtime. 12/4 is unacceptable. The weakest of Sony headphones have batteries that charge for 24 hours but yield 30 hours playtime. So if you charge the weakest Sony headphone battery for 12 hours, you get 15 hours, or 3 times the charge! That's more like it! The Advent battery makes you feel limited and I don't like feeling limited. Second, this may sound silly, it costs you to charge the headphones. If I didn't live in a dorm, I'd care! Those nickels can add up!2. Poor clarity for anything except music (no dvd, videos, etc.)Really, when I'm not using my headphones, I always have them charging! I always start off with 100% charged battery. And I play around with tuning knobs on both the headphone and the base. I do everything yet I cannot get rid of the &quot;audio scratches&quot; when watching a DVD on tv or watching a video on my computer. True, the careful tuning can get rid of the &quot;hiss&quot; but the &quot;audio scratches&quot; will be there at least every ten seconds no matter what you do when using the headphones for anything but music.I tried to use the &quot;special connection&quot; (for my dvd player)that they give you rather than the typical headphone jack connection. Batteries were 75% charged. As usual, with proper tuning, the hiss was gone. But the &quot;audio scratches&quot; stayed! Those scratches totally ruin your movie watching experience! Second, I had to crawl down, disconnect the tv audio input nad then connect the headphone input to the dvd. When I finished trying to use the headphone, I had to crawl done again, disconnect and reconnect the tv audio. Who wants to go through that trouble for a &quot;special connection&quot; that doesn't really work? And how is it even possible if the battery is so weak that after half way through the movie it is signifcantly uncharged? Pathetic!That being said, the sound quality of this headphone is great for music from my computer. No doubt about it. There are very few &quot;audio scratches&quot; there and with proper tuning the hiss will go down. Also, contrary to some reports, these headphones can be very, very loud indeed without being harsh!3. Not very durable (then again, how many are?)Close to the ear cup, there is a strip that is very easy to wear and tear. The ear cups themselves are of hollow plastic (although this is OK). Every time I put on the headphone, I feel afraid to break that part. Even the ear cups are poorly connected to the stem (this doesn't seem to be trouble). I admit it is easy to reinforce that weak area near the cup with duck tape and it won't trouble you at all, but who wants that! But then again, how many durable headphones are there? I wouldn't put my money on the RCA 160 Whip or whatever. I'm sure you can find something better anyway.4. Range is very good!I live in a dorm where there are thick walls. I can get out of my room and up to 30 (not 300) feet in the hallway and I can listen to music with no trouble. Hey, that's not bad is it, considering the fact that some headphones promise only up to 24 (of course, you know what they promise isn't the same as it really is, so factor that in). I still think 30 feet near thick walls is very impressive. And I'll bet that if it was a more open area, I'd get even better range. Impressive for that and probably top notch!Conclusion:Don't buy it. The battery is unacceptable. Very limited play time. And you are limited only to music. You can't watch movies or videos or watch tv with this headphone! Oh no you can't, not without getting an annoying &quot;audio scratch&quot; every the seconds even if the battery if fully charged and you use the optimum connection they tell you on DVD! And that is unacceptable because it ruins your movie experience!I paid 17 dollars for these headphones right here at amazon (I hear the current price is 64!). I'd say you cap your price to 40 dollars (be patient, there'll be some merchant selling for a 40 dollars or less) and buy a Sony. I hear that even the Sonys are very poor, but at least you get a stronger battery?Good luck.
Feh. This is one of the only cameras in the world that only works with Windows, not Macintosh.
This is NOT a consumer printer. It takes a lot of tweeking and you might find yourself on the phone with tech support (very good, btw) to get the results you want. In no way is this a plug and play printer: you've got to consider paper choices, ICC profiles, etc. And yes, the glossy performance is poor due to the ink characteritics. It is a great printer, but expect some frustration.The only innacurate comment I read on these pages was about the separate ink cartridges. On this printer, each color has its own cartridge which over time will save you money. That's because colors get consumed unevenly depending on the printing you are doing. This is a good feature.
3.5 mm couplers are really useful. These are hard to find and come in really handy as speaker wire extenders. Nice!
Good capacity for the price. It would be nice to make the light that flashes when the drive is accessed more easily visible, instead of being covered by translucent plastic.
I got this for Christmas (opened it a few days early) and found it very easy to set up. The documentation wasn't great but that's par for the course in the electronics world.It worked with my Cisco WiLAN PCMIA card. The only trouble was getting it working with my VPN. After a quick review of the Linksys home page I noticed that I needed to change the IPsec setting. One click of the mouse and my VPN was working wonderfully.The range is adequate for my house (2600 sq. ft.) but it occasionally loses the connection with one of our laptops. Having the flexibility of using my laptop anywhere is a huge benefit!My only warning is that you need to be comfortable with computers and networking. There are always tricks-of-the-trade that are required to get a networking system functional. Worst case, have a close friend that will help you set up the system.
The backpack is very nice, compact and with many adequate compartments. Even though it says a macbook pro 15" does not fit, mine fit perfectly good !! Very recommended.
great little unit. good sound but no tweaks. great tuner. bought to play my ipod tunes which it does very well. just could be louder although bitrate has a lot to do with that. I play itunes on laptop through the ipal and that works excellent. not sure yet about battery life yet, have not had it long enough but it seems fine. might give battery 5 stars.
The camera has shot good videos but to play them you need a powerful computer. So unless you have a dual core high speed processor you may not like to view the videos... I returned mine as i didn't want to upgrade my laptop just for the sake of AVCHD video format... i don't know when this format problem will get resolved or probably i will wait till my current laptop is completely obsolete...
Sony appears to have pulled out of marketing MiniDisc as portable MP3 players, indeed this unit is marketed as a professional recorder. And quite a good recorder it is, while also an excellent player in terms of audio quality.The build quality is great, the unit feels great in your hand and the audio components are top notch, both listening and recording.The most major improvement over previous generation models, however, is the ability to record and upload in various bitrates. With this unit, Sony has removed restrictions on upload of tracks recorded on MD. So, if you have a MD recorded 5 years ago with a special song not found anywhere else, this baby can upload it to your computer and let you burn it to CD.For me, that alone made it worth buying.Note that you will not be able to upload tracks that were originally copied to MD from a computer using SonicStage.The display is not very useful when using as a player (won't show track name) but the supplied in-line remote takes care of that. In addition, the MC40ELK MD remote that can be purchased separately gives you the ability to scroll through your albums / tracks just like on the MZ-RH10.
I have had no problems with this printer, and it makes beautiful prints and scans. I would suggest that you avoid "gray market" ink cartridges. I had purchased some low cost ink on E-Bay that were supposed to be Canon cartridges, but were most likely forgeries. Stick with reputable suppliers of original Canon ink and you should find that the printer works well.
This is one of those products that you are either crazy about or just couldn't care less about. I recommend this product for Any kind of audio or A/V application. With the correct amp this product adds a dimension to the enjoyment of music you don't even know is missing until you turn it off.No denying it is expensive especially when you consider you still have to buy an amplifier. However, I have tried other tactile transducers, notably the Buttkick LFE, that cost much less, and there really is no comparison. Please note, this is a review of the Clark Synthesis Platinum, their most powerful tactile transducer. The effect produced by the Clark Platinum unit is immense. It's akin to pulling the switch on a low RPM power drill only to find that you have more torque than you need, Lots more! The Buttkicker unit never approached the output of the Clark Platinum and under the same levels of amplification tended to bottom out. Furthermore, I have had 4 Clark Platinum units in use for over 3 years now, (one of them over 5 years), without a single problem. The Buttkicker eventually gave up the ghost; after two years of use there was finally no dicernable output from the unit, at amplification levels that had the Clark Platinum units practically bouncing the couch off the floor, (which I suppose should happen if a T-Rex walked into your multi-media room/theater). In defense of the Buttkicker company, they make what might be the best tactile tranducer amplifier around. The amp is comparitively inexpensive, has Lots of power, and the added versatility of user controllable frequency response filters. I have two Buttkicker amps powering two Clark Platinums (wired in parallel) each with the gain control set at a notch below half power. This gives the amp plenty of head room for those particullary troublesome passages.I suggest you try it. If you don't like the effect, try it at differnt levels. If you still don't like the effect, well...you won't have any trouble getting rid of it somewhere but I can pretty much guarantee that someone in the family is going to like it so mount it into the frame of their favorite chair, (see Clark Synthesis website for mounting suggestions). They'll thank you.
Good value for the price. If you have wirless internet were you plan to install the cameras you may experience interference as I did.My Client I installed this for was pleased. (We had minor interference from wireless internet)
I took a risk to save money and ordered a knock-off instead of the real thing. I have a Canon 5D Mark II and attempted to use this remote in order to use the Live View function on the 5D and manually focus on the subject. Anyhow, it rarely set off the shutter. It made me look kind of foolish instead of clients, and was frustrating to use as well. I would not recommend this at all - at least for use with a Canon 5D Mark II. Buy the real deal. I did, after attempting to use this for two different portrait sittings.
This is a refurbished laserjet printer. I read the ad page very closely trying to determine why the price was so low. Not seeing any reference to used or refurbished I purchased. It was only after I got my receipt from the vendor did the word refurbished appear.I am NOT commenting on the machine, only on the sales page that omits the key word that this is NOT a new machine. Very misleading.
The reviews about plenty of space aren't a joke. I can fit so much stuff in this thing that it starts hurting my back quicker than it hurts the backpack or uses the space allowed. I've had two laptops, an A+ ceritification book, and multiple library books in this thing at the same time, with no problem. Yes, my back and shoulders hurt afterwards, but the backpack was unscathed. Great for the price, and good for people who aren't even in school.
Recently I've bought the Nikon D40 and it does exactly what's been promised. Very clear shots in various ranges of aperture, exposure and all the presets.This camera has a lot less features than it's bigger brother D80, but I don't use all of them if I would have bought the D80.If you're upgrading from a compact to a SLR, it's absolutely value for money. I'm from Europe, so the cheap dollar makes this this camera less than half price of the European ones.I'm very happy with it!
Sure, there are newer, faster cameras on the market, but the Nikon D40 is a great camera that still delivers. Much smaller and lighter than a D90 or D7000, it's great for quick shots and it's much easier to carry around all day.The 1/500 flash sync is great, as most Nikons only go to 1/200. It works with all the modern Nikon lenses, flashes and remote shutter releases. What's not to love?If you are just getting started in photography, or you want to upgrade from a point and shoot camera on the cheap, a second hand D40 is a great choice!
When I came across this product it sounded like the answer to uninstalling programs from a Mac. Yes, I know, you can drag an application to the trash can and get rid of it that way. However, this procedure still leaves preference files on the machine. I wanted a complete clean uninstall.Save your money. This is a waste of time and money. Supposedly enables the Mac owner to quickly and easily remove installed apps. I've yet to be able to make it work. It gives no indication that is actually doing anything when you go to remove an app.
Picked one up today- It is a solid, no frills mp3 player. Solid construction, doesn't feel cheap like some older Archos products.I haven't tried any of the advanced features yet. Much smaller than any other 20GB player I have seen. Only downside is the firmware. I am sure rockbox will solve that in due time though.
I'm not sure if I have this exact product, but I do have a wireless keyboard and mouse from Iconcepts that looks like this one, but its black. I love this thing. I hooked up my laptop to my new hi-def TV and can surf online from my couch. I have not experienced the problem of having to reset the receiver when I power off. Sometimes the mouse goes to sleep, but if you just right click, it wakes up. The special keys for internet, email, volume and sleep work great. I did have one problem initially and that was the placement of the receiver. I tried putting it right next to the PC and the RF signal must have been getting some sort of interference, the keyboard worked, but not the mouse. I moved the receiver about 2 feet away and it works perfectly now. I do have one problem in that the sleep button works well, but the wake up button will not take my laptop out of hibernation. I have to physically touch the keyboard on the laptop. Aside from that, I couldn't be happier with this. best $15 I've spent in a while. They had about 10 of these at Wally world and when I went back 2 days later, they were all gone.
I use this product to move pictures from my camera to my computer. My primary purpose was to save my battery since it requires my camera to be on when downloading shots and I have a 256MB Compact Flash card.Not only does it save my battery power by allowing me to put the CF card into my computer, but it downloads very quickly. I have had no problems with the unit and received the adapter from Viking earlier than I expected.
This company has a great reputation for making great bags; reason number one for buying it. Reason number two was the great price. Strong construction, deep & wide lots of space, the laptop slips into it's own compartment with a wide velcro closure to hold it in; the strap is very comfy & although it's stitched to the bag, it can be flipped to use on either shoulder. You can fit lots of things inside in the main compartment, also some little pockets for little things like a cell phone, an mp3 player & snacks.I have a Lowepro messenger style camera bag that I love which prompted me to look at this brand again for a laptop bag.
Really good design. Cools my Hi-Fi and cable box automatically. Quiet and easy to hide. A really good product.
for the amount of money paid.. this is a decent product.The suction cup does loose its grip from time to time but its not a big issue. I only worry that I have damaged the radio when it falls.
I bought this several weeks ago and has worked really good. I haven't really used the file system yet. The thing I like is that it plays all my burned dvd-r an cd-r with no problems.
I'd just like to say bill you're an idiot, what exactly is Y componet, is it anything like component video? Since s-video and component video use completely different encoding schemes this "crossover cable" you speak of doesn't exist as converting s-video to component requires a transcoder, and would offer no benefit over just using s-video. As far as your "new and improved" DVI connection...how can something be both new and improved, that's a self-defeating statement, and DVI isn't always better than component in every case so better do your homework, like you obviously didn't when you bought bose...if you like the sound quality then whatever floats your boat, but you could have gotten better sound from walmart for around $200. It always saddens me to see someone go out and spend 3 grand on a system that's comparable to a $200 HTIB from walmart, you just wasted $2800 for the little bose sticker on the front of your unit, feel special? I don't mean this to be insulting but to maybe educate people that bose is way overpriced, it's always laughable when i hear someone talking about how bose is the best, newsflash they're nothing more than mediocre and way overpriced for what they do. While i'm on the subject monster cables aren't any better than the $5 cables you get at walmart. I've heard this bose system before at American and it sounded absolutely awful, no midrange or midbass, and over-emphasised bass and treble, no soundstage at all, and practically no inputs for expandability, so there's my review of the system. One question I don't have the answer to is how someone can waste so much money on such trash...honestly? It's a $200 system with a $3000 price tag and everyone blindly buys because they see "ooh it's bose!" pathetic.
The adapter had easy to follow directions, and in no time at all I was listening to my Ipod. I'm very happy with it.
Product is not for use in many areas of the United States. My area was one. This information was not given in product description.
I have this toy for already 4 years and still happy with it.It sounds great even for a bigger room.Have read many negative reviews, specially over the timing it takes to recognize, read and play a CD be it regular music CD, MP3 or a CDR - it really take a while but this isn't such a big annoying issue! Its sound quality compensates it all!
I have purchased two of these routers and both have failed. One lasted 13 months and the other 7 months. They refused to stand behind either unit because I did not have the receipt but I had everything else. Don't waist your time and money with this one.
This is a great remote, it is simple to set and works great without 1000 buttons to push. LOVE IT
Once the software developers have de-bugged the Iriver interface with the Media player 11, it may well be an excellent device. Until such time, what you have is an FM player. When you try to play anything you have down-loaded , you will find yourself viewing the error message ' To play this track you must sync your device to your PC'. It's quite disappointing, so much promise; my rating, not ready for prime time.
I ordered the newest/latest/greatest Ceivas. Two of them. Bundled with 2 one year picture plans. Also ordered 2 wireless adapters and had to buy a router for my father's computer for the Ceiva to run wireless. I was a previous (wired) Ceiva customer and understand how the product works.They were delayed in shipping but arrived the last shipping day before Christmas.So far, we have talked to Ceiva reps 7 times over 3 days. Incredibly, they were not even able to register the serial number of one of the frames. The other frame is registered, but does not work via wireless. They have explained on successive occasions that there is a software issue; computer problems; wireless technicians busy (and will call me later), etc. Meanwhile, their website states that their network "is fully functional"I just hung up the phone with my father who had spent quite some time on the phone with Ceiva and accomplished nothing and is very frustrated. Gee, nothing like trying to give your dear father some Christmas Cheer and he ends up yelling at you 3 days later over this great gift you bought. Not a good feeling.I don't know what their issue is with the Wireless connection. Whatever it is, they need to get it right before they decide to market it to the masses.
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Length:: 0:44 MinsThey are as described and yes, the holder is not really a great holder to remove gels and to put back together -- maybe a rubber band will save you...I did a quick video of about 5 gels on you tube [...]Take a quick look if you like.These gels seem pretty nice and remember it does have a heat shield that you buy to keep strobe heat off of gel (that should address some complaints about melting their gels).Also, this is just a sample kit and as professionals we all have to pay a little more to get a look in the cookie jar... these gels are worth the shipping to have on had for some weird lighting you may come up against and yes, you may have to put off your job until gels arrive but at least you be a pro by using the correct gels and save you a ton in post time.They blocked my you "t" link but I can be found at etiennekai on "u T"
Maybe there's a difference in quality, but two other sources have these for $3.25. And shipping can make a difference. Google "plastic cover slips" and see what you get.
Will gladly recommend both seller and product. Increased memory for my laptop doubled speed. Seller really delivered a great product for a very reasonable price and delivery was faster than predicted.
For those that use their Ipaq alot, I highly recommend this expansion sleeve. The price may seem a little high, but it has well been worth it to have the extra battery time. I have not had any problems with it at all. I originally was looking for just a CF sleeve when I purchased this. I have had it for about a month now and with some of the software and add ons that I have I am glad to have the extra battery time. The external battery charges extremely fast. The weight was the only thing that I had to get used to, but after a while you won't notice it much.
I have been using the Microsoft Intellimouse Optical for close to an year now. This cute little mouse serves the purpose and does more. With 5 programmable buttons, navigating the Internet is a pleasure when you customize.Pluses are that the mouse is comfortable, painless and has perfect precision. Also customizable for dextral as well as sinistral users.My computer used to freeze because of a conflict in Windows XP, but now the bug is fixed by Microsoft in the Windows XP service pack. So if you experience problems, you might want to check for SP1.But if you would want to get rid of the messy cords, you might want to check out for the optical wireless alternative for almost the same price. (Be prepared to have lots of spare batteries in that case.)
I really like the sound of this gadget. After installing the software (the included CD wouldn't load, but the drivers were on the support section of their site) I ran the output first into a set of Sony headphones and then tried it with my old Labtec powered speakers with sub.. Might not be to everyone's taste, but I liked it. Plenty of volume, customizable EQ, etc.I would not agree with it having "soundcard" as a keyword, since it is strictly an output device. I had been looking for a USB soundcard as a second soundcard for my computer, and Amazon recommended this device. But since the company has a pdf of the manual on the page, I would have known that if I'd been sensible and downloaded the manual first. Still, I like the sound and with a bit of rethinking as to which soundcard will do what, I find it more than useful enough.They would have had 5 stars on this unit if it weren't for the installation CD. Or more properly, if it weren't for the item in their support pages' FAQ about how if the installation CD won't work, then it's something wrong with your machine because CD discs almost never fail. If it had been my machine, then why does the machine have no problem with other discs and why were all three machines in my household unable to load it? Bad bulk burns *do* happen, and there aren't many companies that do a lot of quality control checks on their installation CDs. If it was a relatively rare problem, then it logically wouldn't be a "frequently asked question", now would it?Suggestion to Turtle Beach, a better answer might have been "That happens with every company's install disks at least once in a while, but click here to download the very same drivers and software. And thank you for buying Turtle Beach."But once I had the installation software, everything went without a hitch. The device sounds really good, and it wasn't hard at all on an XP machine to get it to "play nice" with the sound hardware already installed. Overall, for someone looking for a nice sounding audio output device that fits a USB port, I'd definitely give it two thumbs up.
This product was easy to install and seems very accurate. It took until after the first night it was installed to get the time signal but since there have been no problems. I am very happy and would recommend the product to others.
It was not really what I was expecting, the paint color, the construction, the bent wires on the back (that are supposed to keep the cd's and dvd's from falling over to the other side...) they all combined to say "shabby" instead of "industrial". Will change it over very soon.
I got fed up of waiting for my camera to upload pictures into the computer (an iMac with 3 built in USB 2.0 ports). So, after some browsing, picked this card reader.I use it to transfer SD Card contents from my digital camera to iPhoto. It works flawlessly. You insert the SD Card, the drive appears mounted on the Desktop, iPhoto launches and asks if you want to download the new content (pictures and movies). The transfer is super fast. What used to take over one hour before is taking a few minutes now.The trick is to make sure to plug the reader into one of the built in USB 2.0 connectors in the back of the computer. At first I plugged it into my (very old) USB 1.1 hub and the results were very disappointing. I ended up moving my keyboard into the hub instead. No problems.All in all, I'm very satisfied with this product.
Having used nothing but CRT's in the past (my previous monitor being a sweet NEC 22") I was a little nervous about taking the LCD plunge at this point. Mostly because I do a lot of gaming (Trying to finish up Doom 3 presently) I was always afraid of the "ghosting" effect not seen with CRT's. Earlier and some of the newer (cheaper) LCD's just didn't refresh the screen fast enough for fast paced gaming so I always shied away from them.But after seeing some other users opinions of this product on gaming boards and, having a friend who was interested in purchasing by NEC, I bit the bullet and ordered this Viewsonic. The main selling point being its 16ms response time (should have minimal to no ghosting hopefully) and a 1600x1200 native resolution. Waiting for the unit to be delivered I was a little nervous that I might have made the wrong decision and would have to go back to a CRT....Well upon setting things up and firing up XP on this screen for the first time ... I was BLOWN AWAY. Screen shots don't do it justice. Everything is bright and text is razor sharp right out to the corners. Kudo's to Viewsonics quality control. NO dead or stuck pixels that I can see. Unfortunately another reviewer I saw on here had them, maybe just bad luck or Viewsonic improved quality since this products rollout. Colors looked awesome. And NO ghosting playing Doom 3 that I have seen so far, or maybe I just don't notice it. Anyway at this point, using this monitor for a few days now, I am MORE than happy with my purchase.However I must point out that it does have a different "look" coming from a CRT. It will make bad images stand out more. The screen has a bit of the "looking thru a screendoor" effect I have seen posted in other reviews. Maybe some people can't get used to this over a CRT or it is more pronounced on a bigger screen such as this but I've had absolutely no problem with it bothering me thus far. I was ALWAYS bothered by a CRT's lack of focusing towards the corners, and the lack of brightness being even across the screen, even on my NEC somewhat. Nothing of that I see now.It is always best to try and see a monitor on display in a store being that it is a subjective purchase (although I didn't find any close by selling this model). Anyway if you can't, are finally in the market for an LCD, are willing to order blind online like me, and can shell out a little extra $$$$ for a quality product, I HIGHLY recommend the VP201B or S (the silver color model).
The Rolodex Laptop Stand #82410 turned out to just what I wanted. It is sturdy and is good looking. You can adjust it to several different angles which make it easer to type. Well worth the price.
I saw these in an office supply store. I had been using Velcro to hold my cell phone. I bought two of these pads. Being brand new I figured they would hold even better right out of the package. I placed it on my dash (you can only place it on a flat part-any slope and stuff falls off)! Well, I wiped off my dash with a dry cloth like it says. It held for a few minutes. I thought, why is this so loose? So I looked at the bottom and it appeared to have some dust particles on it. I wiped the surface again & washed the pad with soap & water to make sure it was clean. Remounting it, I then laid my phone on top of it and headed for a 200 mile trip. With the sun beating down on my dash, the pad became so loose that I ended up placing it on my leather passenger seat (it says don't use on leather! - who has a car that doesn't have leather? I think my dash is vinyl though. Anyway, the sun ruins any stickyness it had and I gave up on it. Back to the Velcro!
I purchased my first Canon printer and decided on a MP 510 since the others had a fax built in, but are rather expensive and thought the MP 510 would be a simple, but wise purchase. The printer works well, doesn't smear the ink and the feed was consistent. The only problem with the first MP 510 printer was that the scanner cover somehow detached itself and I couldn't reattach the scanner cover back to the scanner bed. Therefore, I called Canon and explained to them, of the problem and because of the distance involved to bring the printer in and of the expired warranty, the Canon representative suggested an exchange so they sent me a replacement printer. The replacement printer arrived in excellent condition and I didn't have to pay anything before and after I got a replacement printer, which to me, is a very positive outcome out of my dealing with a simple defective product. I returned the first printer to Canon and so far, I haven't have any problems at all with the replacement printer. Thank you, Canon!
I use this MP3 player for exercising. It is stylish and pretty comfortable on my arm. The headphones are better than the typical ear bud. It uses a regular AAA battery, that seems to last forever. I am very pleased with my purchase.
This is an easy to use item that anyone can use. Easy to rip music, add photos, contacts etc. The only negative thing about this it the ear buds...they're horrible and hurt your ears after only 30 minutes or so of use. I bought silicone ear buds and now I'm a happy camper!
First, you cannot beat the price of these cables - best I've found on the Web. I've used these in the past with no problems, so I purchased a couple packages to do a mock-up of my guitar rack. Later, I planned to make my own "custom" cables with a higher end brand. However, these cables worked so well both in audio quality and length that I do not plan to change them out. As an added bonus, I was able to color code my components for quick reference.I've also used the TRS (Balanced) cables for my expression pedals as well as my PA needs.
I can't say how most of the inks work, because when I used the black and cyan cartridges my printer stopped working! I can't say for sure that it was this product that clogged my printer, but it stopped working shortly after I changed to these cartridges. I had used these inks before and the only problem was they didn't last as long as the Canon cartridges, and diminished the photo quality a bit. This time I couldn't get the clog out, so it was cheaper to get a new printer than to have my Pixma fixed. I'm sticking with the brand name inks in my new printer.
The PDA arrived in good condition and operability. My wife is enjoying it as it helps keep her up on her schedule.I would use this vendor again.
The ToughSkin is great. It keeps one from being able to touch or breathe upon the iPod, which, as we all know, will scratch it. I put my brand new 60G iPod Photo into the ToughSkin, and I left on the Apple factory installed plastic film that covers the screen and the click wheel. This doesn't at all impede use. And the hard plastic shields for the screen and click wheel, both of which come with the ToughSkin, provide great added protection. I haven't found, as I've read in some reviews, that these create any problems to speak of. The ToughSkin comes with a belt clip that seems like it would be pretty secure, though I don't use it. One of the main reasons for buying a black case was to cut down on the yes-it's-an-iPod-please-rob-me-in-the-NYC-subway factor, so I tend to keep mine hidden in my bag. But the belt clip seems pretty cool. the case has a knob on the back that clicks into the clip, and there's a spring-loaded release mechanism to get it back out of the clip. One little part of the belt clip broke quite easily, though it doesn't seem to have affected usefulness. The clip could be made better, but it's OK. The main thing is the cool, flat-black rubber cover itself.
My partner and I decided we like snapping photos so much, that we wanted one each. We already owned a 3.2 Megapixel Sony Cybershot (with a 3x zoom), and wanted something that could zoom in - without sacrificing the quality.We didn't see the need in buying a hugely expensive camera - as we would prefer to buy a new camera every few years to keep up with the new releases in the market.When I first saw the Panasonic Lumix 2 megapixel camera in the photo shop, the shop attendant tried to talk me out of it. I was taken in with the massive 12x optical zoom! This was not even comparable to other cameras in this price range. Granted, the image quality was only 2 megapixel's, but that did not worry me in the slightest.I use my photos for viewing on my laptop, and sharing with others through email. I find that photos larger than 2 megapixel take a long time to send through, and some email accounts such as hotmail and yahoo cannot accept the file size as it is too large.A nice man in a photo processing shop told me that 2 megapixels is the same quality that a standard film camera produces in photos. Therefore, if I did want to print onto gloss paper, I would not be sacrificing the quality of the photos in any way.My partner and I have just moved to Alaska - and we are loving the zoom on our Panasonic Lumix. It's fantastic! No more missed photo opportunities because the old Sonly Cypershot couldn't get in close enough. The camera barely shakes even right in on the 12th level of zoom power.The dial at the top is easy to use, and makes shifting between types of shots easy. Move the dial from night preferred, to fast moving, to portrait, to movie, you name it. There are loads of options.One of the coolest things I have found with this camera is the multiple click option. Are you trying hard to capture something that is moving? Set the multiple shot button, and just hold the button down on the moving target - it takes 6 pictures in succession really quickly - so you are guarranteed to snap that shot you want.People who see my camera, think it's a really expensive one. I have had people ask me if it is a digital SLR! The lens is nice and big, and the viewing screen is impressive.This camera looks sexy, it performs well - and for the price, it's a steal.
I have a number of these SD cards that I have been using for over 3 years and they have worked just fine. With the purchase of a Nikon D7000 with two card slots I have been adding additional card for a upcoming trip to Southern Utah.
Not much more to add to the title. This is the best consumer grade router available.
this thing doesn't really cool the 380 i just got it so it wont tip over and and so the holes on the bottom were easily ventilated. my light didn't burn out like the other guys. i think its pretty cool if you got 20 extra bucks that need spending.
Gave this to my kid (15) for Xmas, and his hard drive failed on December 31st. And no, he wasn't jogging with it, and did not drop it....
After having to mess around with communication between Amazon and the seller of this item, I finally received it about two weeks after I ordered it. The monitor arrived poorly packaged and scratches all over the back panel due to packaging. The LCD screen looked fine as long as there were dark colors on the screen. BUT when the screen is light it has dark blotches all over it. This may have also been due to the packaging. I would NOT reccomend purchasing delicate electronic equipment such as this from individuals. There are just too many problems dealing between Amazon and sellers. I learned my lesson and will deal with only shippers I know.
CORSAIR XMS2 4GB ( 2 X 2GB ) PC2-8500 1066MHz 240-pin DDR2 CL5 Dual Channel Desktop Memory KitAt first I had problems because one of the DIMMs was bad, but very politely Amazon takes care of everything ... The second problem was the time to put 4 DIMMs 2gb I had to manually change the voltage in my BIOS to the reports 1.9 as the default is 1.85 which caused me not to recognize me .. The third was warming but a fan OZOcz Xtc Memory Coolerbuy through Amazon and my machine works very well .... It does not get as disadvantages but as points to consider when purchasing these reports, but the performance is excellent ...
Used with the iAUDIO Armban band.I work out religously martial arts and gym time. I tried using the Case Logic MPC8 MP3 Stick Player Case. But really neoprene sags and stretches the longer you work out. This may look cheesy in the pictures but it does not when you receive it. It's very nice iAUDIO quality as you would expect. The Armband only stretches at the strap, the cuff stays snug and there is even a snap for running wire out of your way. Absolutely reccommend over all alternative casing for you U3.
I bought my ipod a couple of weeks ago and I love it, but there are some things you must know before you buy it....You have to put ALOT of money into it.1st you buy the ipod for at least $400, then you buy the charger for $30. After this you have to buy a card, (or someone can give you a giftcard)this ranges from $15-$50 at most stores.This ipod has at least 5000 memory space for songs.(This means you will spend at least $5000 or more because you can delete songs ,but it wont give you back credit.) You pay at least .99 cents a song or $1.99 for most movies/videos. They don't tell you this but they charge you tax for everything, so if you buy a $30 card you will probley get 27 maby 28 songs or less if you buy videos.The charger and battery on the ipod wear out after so many charges and you have to buy a new charger. When the battery wears out you can run a simple test (instructions on apple.com) to see how long your ipod is running. If it is less than desirable ,you can send it to the manufacture with the test results ,and they will send you back a new one for $60. The new one does not have your songs on it so you must save them on your computer if you want to keep them(if you don't you have to re-buy them).Basiclly it's preatty much a money pit,but a good money pit, because it is kind of worth it.P.S. On some ipods (like mine) the battery does not last as long as it should (4 hrs instead of 14).I bought mine and it lasted only 3 1/2 hrs, I returned it and my new one is doing the same thing. It may just be me,but they do address this problem on the website.
I purchased this item to provide an additional port for my single port modem, so I wouldn't have to keep switching the ethernet cables between my computer and the modem, or between my on-line Netflix TV viewing box and the modem.This item does not do that. I "chatted" with the mfr (Cables To Go)and they said it would not do that. Too late for me (not worth returning) but not for you.If you wish to split your single port ethernet modem into two outputs get this instead:TRENDnet 5-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch TE100-S5 (Blue)$11.98you will also need a short ethernet cable w/two male ends to go between your modem and the 5-port switch. Get this:RiteAV - Cat5e Network Ethernet Cable - Blue - 3 ft.$1.50Good luck.
This is an amazing camera. It takes clear, sharp, highly detailed images above the water and in the pool. I just stick this small camera into my shorts pocket an it goes everywhere with me without a care. I'm very happy with the still image quality ( I shoot on the highest quality). However, I'm not giving it a top rating because the movie mode is sub par. It's difficult to get to, you can't zoom while shooting, the image quality is low and choppy. The Kodak v550 I have does a perfect job of movies. It would also have been great if they had a bluetooth connection to transfer the images. However, for a carefree, durable camera, I still recommend it.
We own a Canon xTi and have used it heavily for about two years. Because of this filter our lens, a Tamron, has been saved from multiple falls and possible breakages from those falls. We had to purchase a new filter because of a fall. The filter did what we had hoped it might; it took the brunt of the fall and dissipated the momentum. If it only did this, I would be happy. But the filter helps to keep the lens from getting scratched by the dust that gets blown in Oklahoma. It does not distort the image at all, making it the perfect all-around filter. I would recommend this filter to anyone looking to protect his/her lens from usual wear and tear.
Loved it right out the box. I returned my iLive BoomBox for this and am quite happy doing so. Great sound, handles all my music (hip-hop, reggae, latin) cleanly and with bass. SFX feature makes it sound bigger than it is. I really picked it out because it's one of the FEW (almost the only one) travel speaker systems on the market where you can keep your IPOD in its protective case and still sit it on the dock. My 60GB Video Ipod has a soft InCase on it with a built-in belt clip and I can still shimmy it on the dock of the iM600...making sure I don't keep scratching my Ipod going in and out of its sleeve. I'm probably going to get a portable battery (Tekkeon MP3450) to keep it charged while on the road or camping for long periods of time. Highly recommend!
I spent about a month in the States on buisness and needed a dvd player while there. However I wanted a truly portable player, in a tablet design and so spent some time shopping. I started first with a Best Buy flipped-screen unit but took that back after finding the protruding battery and washed-out screen unacceptable. I had heard about the Coby unit while in Canada and was glad to find it at a music store in Texas where I bought it for more than advertised here. I would say then I have spent about 2 months with the unit.Now the review, and the pros: this screen has a much nicer screen than most of the other dvd players out there (save for the Sony D-VE7000S which may be an alternative to this, and I looked at that one too). The better screen makes viewing that much more enjoyable, and if your stuck on a plane for a long trip, that's important. It was also important for me that there was a fast-forward/rewind accesible on the unit, and this it has. The battery is tucked into the unit instead of sticking out, however because its a small screen, it is thicker (but much cheaper) than more expensive players. Although its missing a flat base, I like the feel of the unit while holding it, especially while laying in bed.Other good points: lcd kill switch to save on battery life, which is about 2 1/2 hours. You could swap the battery if you got another one, and the unit doesn't reboot when you pull the ac plug (as does the Sony). Nice small brick ac adapter that uses a standard detachable cord. Sound is not bad for little speakers and headphone jacks on either side. There's a Mode control where you can change the settings without the remote. You have a Coxial, Audio/Video out which worked quite well and in tandem with an external TV. Last, the player plays PAL discs if you happen to have any nearby.The cons:The hold switch doesn't work to stop you from accidently turning the unit on or off, although it does work for the other controls. Sound could be louder and better sounding for some discs, as in movies. There is no menu switch on the player so you need the remote to access the menu on the dvd (or reboot the disc). The remote feels and looks cheap and doesn't always respond to commands. The worst of the player: DVD-R's do not play well, you need to copy them to DVD-+'s to play on this player. Rewinding and Fast-Forwarding copied discs often leads to seize-ups, which negates the main reason for me in buying this player. And although the unit plays PAL, it doesn't convert a Pal signal to a NTSC signal to be viewed on a NTSC tv, so you get a bunch of wavy lines on a screen.However I am fairly demanding, so if your needs are more conventional, I think it will be a fine player. Just try to find yourself a good set of headphones (with volume) and especially noise-cancelling if travelling on a plane. I think its a fine tablet portable DVD player until the others catch up.
Speakers are fine, however mine did not come with the power supply so I must rely on batteries. Ok for what I wanted. What more can I say?
Great camera, no blur pictures, I tried it out bowling, clear pictures, a little bit difficult to set up the manual mode at first, shoots great and shoots long video on a larger memory card, good for concerts, good microphone on it. Love the size, can't go wrong
We purchased theKlear Screen iKlear Micro Chamois Klothto clean our new, shiny iPad 2 (which quickly becomes not so shiny with fingerprint smudges after a few hours of use). It came with 2 travel wetwipes, a large microfiber cleaning cloth, and a smaller antimicrobial cleaning cloth. Just using the microfiber cloth is plenty enough to wipe the screen clean of any fingerprints and smudges! Highly recommended to iPad owners as they can collect fingerprints like no other.
I am very happy with this product. The i-photo and i-movie software is great and so user friendly. It's a great computer.
Based on the looks of this gizmo I was doubtful it would work very well; but it does! It took a little while to get the transmitter located on my receiver to get the signal to the infrared sensor however once I did, I was impressed with the performance. I use it on on a receiver for my poolside music system and the receiver is in a storage building. I am able now to control the music volume and source from quite a distance. I took my remote to the neighbors house about 100 feet away to see what volume I could turn it up too without being intrusive on the neighbor.Great item.
Works as advertised---cleans up the wiring nicely. Well worth the money spent on this product.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro Series Sound Card ( 70SB046A00000 )Packaged well and securely,was delivered within time frame that amazon said.Put this card in a new computer,went in with no problems.Loaded the software,checked for updates and set up the sound the way i wanted it,was easy to do.Has a varietyof options for mode,balance and style.Tried sound in gamer and entertainment modes and played with the other controls.Installed fast and easy and set up quickly.Games sound great on this card.Highly recommended.
Wife and I just started RV'ing a couple of months ago. When I saw this little TV, it looked like it would fit the bill just nicely. AND IT DOES! Small screen, full function TV, with an internal antenna. Not the greatest reception from the antenna (we're usually out in the sticks). Plays DVD's and CD's well. Not alot of sound, but who needs alot of volume in an RV? Paid $219. and it is worth it. I have an extra DirecTv receiver so as soon as I can find another dish, I'm hooking up the receiver in the RV. These road trips just got a whole lot nicer! If all you want is to watch the ocassional DVD or catch up on local news (if you're close to town), this TV is GREAT!
Easy to install, works very well Max Speed 2500 RPM idle is 1300 RPM. Gets a little noisy at 2000 RPM+.
Just got it 5 days ago, and I have very few wishes not acomplished: more resolution (3Mpix would be nicer), a hotshoe for the external flash, interchangeable lenses and under $... price. I have used SLRs for 20 years and this is great, the quality of the prints is amazing, even without using the flash indoors or low light conditions in witch a film camera would be useless, and this way you get to know that you DID got the picture. I'm using an HP SmartPhoto 1215 to print (it includes it's own SmartMedia card reader, wow!) and I'm extremely satisfied with the overall quality.
I purchased this bridge because I had previously purchased the LG Blu-ray player with Netflix streaming. I didn't realize the Blu-ray had to be physically linked to my router or modem to work.Long story short, this did the trick, but not without the wonderful support person from Linksys. I'm not the most highly technical person when it comes to networking, even though I spent years in an IT department. I tried to setup the router without help but I made a couple of mistakes and didn't know how to correct them. I tried running the setup again, but it wouldn't let me change some of the crucial settings. I contacted Linksys through their live chat. I got right on with a tech person and we had the settings corrected and the bridge up and running in about 45 minutes. I've always had great support from Linksys in the past and this was exceptional service. And best of all, now my Blu-ray player can work with Netflix streaming and I have a stronger wireless signal when my computer is downstairs near the bridge.
I'm not an expert reviewer but a reasonably knowledgeable electronics consumer. Here are my observations from a week's use of the LNT3253H. I won't repeat the specifications and the like that you can find most anywhere. I suspect that some of what I say is applicable to other panel sizes in the 2007 53 series.A successor to last year's popular 51 series, the 53 is really more of an updated version of 2006's highly rated LNS3296 with a little more contrast and one more HDMI port and a USB port. (I was told by Samsung customer service, 1-800-726-7864, that the successors to the latter line will be 1080p.)PROSSharp picture with vibrant color in HD. Subjectively: when viewing HD feeds in the showroom, the 2006 version of the Sony Bravia XBR has better picture processing than this model, and the 2007 Toshiba Regza is comparable to the LNT3253.Very high quality panel with no dead pixels. It is said that Sony and Samsung LCD panels come from the same Samsung plant. My set was manufactured (probably assembled) in Mexico.Uses the desirable Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) according to Samsung customer service.Nice contrast; I was told by many people, though, that dynamic contrast has a bit of marketing hype to it so just don't buy an LCD model because the dynamic contrast is slightly better than a competitor's. Sony avoids talking about it and their Bravia sets produce excellent pictures.2 RF inputs, one for antenna and the other for cable/satellite. Competitors I've seen don't have that feature in their 2007 32" sets.Digital tuner is high quality; very sensitive. Let me clarify that the digital ATSC tuner will receive analog NTSC signals. That's not entirely clear from the product specs, and competitors usually indicate their tuners are ATSC/NTSC/QAM. This HDTV does all of that.Remote is logical and easy to use; better than the 2007 Regza's (I didn't compare it to the Sony's). Nice that the Samsung recognizes input sources and allows one button scrolling through connected ones rather than having to go to a menu. Don't know if source labeling or picture settings by source are available.Audio: pretty typical, meaning not superb but adequate.For the most part, a well-engineered and elegant set with nice touches, like unobtrusive function buttons in the front (some other manufacturers like Sharp and Toshiba just don't get it that some sets will go into tight spaces like cabinets; they put the on-board function buttons on the top or side of the unit--how inconvenient).CONSThe single pedestal stand is a nice piece of engineering but could not be securely fastened to the set I purchased, so it was wobbly and, worse, made the set noticeably sag to one side. I checked two other display units in electronics stores and discovered that they did wobble. Other 32" sets from Sony, Sharp, and Toshiba, while not capable of turning on their pedestals, are solidly anchored. I don't know whether it's a design or manufacturing flaw -- or both.720p resolution, 8 ms response time, and 10-bit processing. Most experts seem to think there's really no discernable difference in 32" sets between 720p and 1080p at typical viewing distances of 8 to 10 feet. I disagree; there is a difference to my eyes. Eight ms response is good, but 6 ms is better for action scenes. Samsung touts 10-bit processing on last year's 96 series models, but not on this one (which Samsung customer service confirmed to me it has). Perhaps that's because competitors are upping the ante with 14-bit and better processing.Blacks are not as black as they should be on this set, and most annoying, there is some residual image on occasion. The test: MGM's lion logo goes immediately to black for about a second before a program begins. On my 19" Samsung Synchmaster LCD, the black stays black after the logo disappears. Same thing on my 12 year-old Panasonic direct-view (CRT) 32" set. Not so on this set; a residual reverse image of the MGM logo lingers on the black screen.Legacy analog from over-the-air analog broadcasting and VCR is substantially lower quality than on my analog set. I know that Samsung claims its engine helps make analog pictures look sharper, and they do when DNIe is turned on, but they're still disappointing when compared to a quality analog set. (Digital broadcasts and DVDs are fine; I use the excellent Sony DVP-NS75H upscaling DVD player.)An audio nit: My old Panasonic TV allowed control of the sound level output and muting of the home theater receiver from its remote. This set's remote does not do that, requiring the use of the receiver's remote for volume control and muting. The Samsung's is supposed to be universal, though, and might be programmed to do so. Another nit: Muting is not 100% complete. There was slight sound leakage in all muting situations (both from the remote and "internal muting") on my set. It seemed like Lilliputians had taken up residence inside the set.NOTESYou can turn off the obtrusive (to me) bottom blue light if desired from the menu.Samsung has some info on their website about the unit, including the product manual (very nice--why can't competitors do something this simple and helpful?).The power cord is detachable from the set (yes!). It's three-pronged, with a grounding prong (reflects Samsung's monitor heritage?).A brief note about size for those of you changing from old-style analog direct-view sets to an LCD like this. A 32" analog set is a 4:3 ratio set; while a 32" HDTV LCD set is "widescreen" at the theater-like 16:9 ratio. What this means in practice is: on your old analog set some DVDs and broadcast HDTV programs are centered on the set with black bars at the top and bottom (some DVD players will allow you to "zoom" and crop the picture to fill up the set, but you lose program's side action). They should fit just fine in your new LCD, though. Analog content that fills up the screen of your old analog 32" set is centered with black bars at the sides on your new LCD set. In effect, with older content, it's like watching a program on a 26" set, not a 32" set, according to the experts. I hope this isn't too confusing. The bottom line for me: when replacing a 32" analog set, think about going to a larger 37" or 40" LCD set if your budget and shelving can manage it.I discovered that my AmEx and Master Charge extend the in-home parts and labor service warranty for an additional year; my Visa does not, so it might be a good idea to check with your credit card company prior to purchase.There were a few issues with the LNT3253H that surfaced during the week that I owned it. I strongly recommend thoroughly previewing (kicking the tires, as it were and checking your preferences) this or any other large screen TV before buying it from any online retailer (BTW, it seems that most of them will not accept returns). You may wish to check with Amazon customer service to find out exactly what the return and refusal policies are, since, as many of you know, once you hit the "buy" button you may get the dreaded "your order is being processed, you can't make any changes" message if you change your mind.The set and box are not heavy and can be handled reasonably well by one person.
As Robert Redford said in the film &quot;Out of Africa&quot; (speaking of a phonograph) &quot;they've finally come up with something useful!&quot; That is my opinion of the HP Photosmart 145. This is a dandy little workhourse that will generate countless 4 x 6 photographs from your digital camera with no hassle or fuss. The HP 145 is a small, tight little package that you can easily pack away and take along on trips.The HP 145 really helps make the &quot;digital darkroom&quot; a reality, even during trips. I take mine on my boat together with a small laptop computer, and can generate high-quality 4 x 6 photos right on the spot, after taking shots with various digital cameras. The HP 145 has a built-in CF card reader and also reads various other popular media and you can easily print directly from the CF card or other media even without the laptop too--the printer will print out a nice little thumbnail &quot;index&quot; showing little minatures of the photos each bearing an index number. You can then select and print the full photo. This also means that you don't need to bring a card reader along if you have your HP 145 since it functions as a digital media reader. Typically I will download my digital photos to my notebook computer's hard disk using my HP 145, view the photos on the notebook screen for printing, and then print selected photos with the HP 145. Great fun!My HP 145 installed effortlessly on my IBM Thinkpad notebook computer (IBM TP 600E) running Windows XP, and is now my main printer for 4 x 6 photos and of course is the only printer I take along on trips. It is great fun to go on trips, take photos, and then give friends nicely framed photos the next day, or later the same day. Frankly, I never realized how much fun it was to have a printer along on trips. Most printers nowadays are big and bulky. This one is not.I went with the 145 rather than the 245, the latter being the same printer but with an LCD color display. I decided that I wouldn't get 50 bucks worth of value out of the LCD display since a) I always bring my laptop along anyway since that is where I always download my CF card pictures to for storage on trips (that way you can re-use the CF card the next day); and b) the 145 has that neat index printing feature anyway, if you want to print without a computer. You decide. Either way, these are dandy little printers and I will likely never take another trip without bringing my HP 145 along. That is the hallmark of a truly useful product!
My son needed this to make copies of the songs he has written and recorded through the years. After reading the deterioration concerns of other products....using these to save provides peace of mind.
This is a very nice speaker set for computers. I've never had this kind of luxury before. Now I can hear the bass really well.
The collimation eyepiece worked with my Orion 4.5" telescope. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. It also arrived much faster than I had expected.
This is a great, simple, affordable cassette adapter. I use it with my iPod touch in my 2002 BMW. I've had problems with other cassettes in the past, where they'll pop out in the middle of a song and I'll have to hold the cassette in (one finger in the slot) to make it stay. No problems like that with this one.The wire is nice and long too, so I can pass my iPod to passengers in the back to DJ. Great buy.
The (competing) universal remotes I've used so far either came with another device or were after market purchases. They have the following limitations:* No investment protection: If I buy a new device later, I'll have to buy a new remote which understands that device's signals and hope the new remote continues to support my old equipment.* Infrared support only -- won't mimic radio wave based remotes.* Button assignments sometimes don't do what I expect, and can't be reprogrammed.* I end up keeping my old remote so that I can do that one thing that my universal remote won't do (whatever it is).* Macros (a sequence of key presses) are difficult to program if they exist and sometimes they're limited to operating just one device.* If I point the remote away from your device before the macro has had a chance to execute, I end up with devices left on that shouldn't be, wrong modes, etc.* If the function of learning from an old remote is supported at all, it has severe limitations (can't include in a macro, can only remember up to 4 learned functions, etc.) and often has the "copy effect" (a copy is not quite as sharp as the original, and a copy of a copy is noticeably bad -- a big problem if you need to upgrade your remote later and can't find the original).* Failing to hit the "Satellite" or "Cable" button before changing channel causes something unexpected to happen to my TV or VCR, and family members experiencing this problem try to "fix" the problem, making things even worse.* At least one of my devices isn't supported.The Logitech Harmony 720 fixes all but one of these problems (it can't emulate radio-based remotes) and does it with style.YES, IT DOES THIS!:* I can download new codes from the Internet for new devices* You can record a sequence of keys to set up your inputs and device modes* Did something go wrong? An interactive help button walks the user through the potential problem spots. Handy for houseguests and "uninitiated" family members.* It remembers what devices were on and off and adjusts the key sequence to compensate so you can switch from one activity to another without turning off all of your devices first or without screwing up the modes of each device.* Some of my devices feed their sound through the TV. Some through my 5.1 surround sound system. My wife was very confused about when to use which volume keys on my old universal remote. This device simplifies it: 1 set of volume keys which adjusts depending on the activity.* One button turns on only the devices I need. ...and when I'm done, one button turns off the devices I don't need.* An extended list of functions (which goes beyond the capabilities of the original remote in many cases) is available, and can be programmed as an extra key on the remote's screen, labeled properly and everything.* Remember that one function you keep the old remote around for? This remote can learn hundreds of functions from the old remote, and display them in a menu.* Will operate PVRs and projectors too.Pleasant surprises:* "Do you use your Playstation to play DVDs?" -- well no, but I used to; thanks for asking!* You can set up macros to execute as a device is being powered off and the remote will remember this even if you are leaving some of your devices on for another activity.* "Your device wasn't in my database. ...but that's okay, let's make it work." Oh, how awesome is that??! That's worth $50 in itself!* "Would you like to program a slide show into your remote control?" That's a bit over-the-top, but could be useful in certain settings.* "Do you have a home media server or workstation such as Windows Media Edition where photos are stored that you might want to put in a living room slideshow?"* "Do you have any home automation controls? ...and if so, do you want to dim the lights when you watch a movie?"* [Help] button takes a first pass at fixing the problem *immediately* and without asking the user what's wrong. So [Help] --> "Did that fix it?" Uh, yeah; how did you know?* In a dark room, all of the keys light up so you can see them.* The remote will fully charge fairly quickly.* All of your settings are backed up on your PC, so even if your battery goes dead you can restore it to its previous state.&lt;/UL>* The biggest surprise of all? My usually anti-technology wife actually really likes using this device. She has a knack for finding faults with IMHO the most idiot-proof devices so I was prepared to return the device just in case.Minor Drawbacks:* A couple of devices required a bit of tweaking. For example, my TV and Receiver take much longer to turn on than the software expects so I had to make some adjustments.* I guess this device requires a bit more kick than four double-A batteries could deliver so you have to recharge it periodically. A charging cradle has been provided for this purpose.* I read elsewhere complaints that it's easy to not get the remote back in the charger correctly... this is true, and may require some training of family members; fortunately the battery lasts a fairly long time, so if your 7-year-old son or 80-year-old grandmother doesn't get it quite right it won't go dead overnight.* Was it worth the price? Ugh; even for an amazing device like this one, the price is still pretty steep. It's good enough that I'd shell out $100 for it under the right conditions, but that's a lot to pay for a remote. Still, the smile I got from my wife at its simplicity convinced me to keep it.
I got three of these headphones and they all broken, my Sennheiser HD 280 PRO is still alive but I had to change the ear pads and head pad foams, this replacement makes my Sennheiser HD 280 PRO feel like NEW after 3 years of use. I think cheap Sennheiser products are nonsense. This one is very bad. very very bad. I still have my Akg k44 in good working condition after 7 years of abusive use in my studio (you know how artist love to sit on headphone but still pay the bills).
The unit is a good vaule for the price I've only just gone the unit and so far seem to be working well. I have to live with it a little longer to really see how it working and I wish the management software was a little more user-friendly but over I'm happy with the purchase.
I don't use it too much, but it seems to work very good. My son uses it with Yahoo!Messenger to talk to his grandma, who is overseas, and she can hear us pretty good. So, I think I got a good microphone for that price. No complaints so far.
This is the third headphone I have purchased. Gave one to my wife and daughter.because of it's design and color, it is easy to find when I lose it at the gym!!
This item does exactly as advertised. A little learning curve getting used to the position of the buttons vs buttons on the device's remote. It's great to be able to put away all those other remotes! Well worth the price.
Overall the bag works fine. It organizes all my equipment, makes it easily accessible, and has a shoulder strap which I prefer to use. However, after only about a year and one half of light usage and not overloading the bag, one of the tabs that attaches a "d-ring" to the bag for the shoulder strap to attach to tore out. For this expensive of a bag and a quality name brand I certainly did not expect that to happen. It's very disappointing.
Ever since purchasing my video IPOD, I have been searching for a case that will not only protect the IPOD, but will also allow the IPOD to be used on a less secure surface.When I discovered the availability of the new Core Swivel Case, I immediately ordered one.It turns out to be one of the best purchases I have made. The case is extremely thin and light, yet tough. The ability to listen to music and pocket the case while doing so is great. Then, when I am on a plane, ready to watch a movie, I simply flip the cover and the case becomes a viewing stand.I read an online review which complained about the rigidity of the case and the fact that when the road is bumpy and/or the surface on which the case is placed is shiny or slippery, the case may slip,collapse,and fall over.Here is the simple way I totally solved this problem: Seagram's Crown Royal comes packaged in a small felt bag, which is ideal for storing the IPOD and the case.(and the booze is rather enjoyable too) When I want to watch the IPOD on a slippery or less secure surface, I simply flip the case open and place it on the felt bag. The bag adds no bulk to what I am carrying and I have never had the case slip and fall.You will not a find a better IPOD video case.
This is a great adapter with 12 output plugs. It is regulated, which is very important if your device does not match the adapter exactly.2 of these for this price is just unbeatable. I am charging my Skype phone using this adapter, and it works great.
This thing is a P.O.S.toy-like (seriously!)constructionfragile.Actually seems like something you would find hanging on the racks of the dollar store.The sound quality is am radio-likethe actual distance you can be away from the receiver is about 12 ft.and even when in range it drops out. I only paid 16 for it on overstock auctionsIm glad I didnt pay retailIf you decide to get a wireless system.. buy one on ebay and expect to pay at lease $50 used
From the looks of it, Amazon isn't selling this camera anymore. I think that's a good thing. If my husband hadn't thrown away the receipt I would have returned this camera just a few days after I bought and discovered that it guzzled batteries like crazy. We finally found some duracel rechargeables that last for more than five minutes, but it is still very annoying to be ready to take a picture and the camera shuts itself down because it needs new batteries.The picture quality, until recently, has been very good for a point and shoot. Now there is a line that runs through the middle of every picture. I believe it is a defect on the sensor.On a good note, it easy to use. Granted, my five-year old (to whom the camera belongs) is more technologically advanced than many adults. But still, she knows how to navigate the menu and go between shooting still frames, videos and sound recordings.Being that it's basically being used as a glorified toy, I don't bother with being too frustrated with it, but if were for me I would throw it out the window. So if you haven't bought one and you're considering it, I'd suggest you find a different model that touts long battery life.
Nice compact, beautiful, good quality leather.Fits nicely on the camera, and the camera handle fits out the side, so keeps camera easy to hold onto and safe.
Do not use with Napster to go!!!! The firmware upgrade needed to be compatible with napster to go is only in beta form and last I checked has not been updated by Creative Labs (what's up with that!?!) It makes the zen micro freeze up in the middle of songs for no reason, it loses lincenses needed to play songs you have downloaded (and even purchased), then it freezes completly and the reset button and removing the battery do nothing. After that it is just an expensive and pretty paper weight.Other then that if you keep the firmware it came with it's a pretty cool mp3 player. It's small, visually atractive, has a FM tuner, and ok sound qaulity. However, it's not very loud at it's highest volume.I've read a lot about the sound qaulity being so great, but I disagree. It's not bad sound qaulity, it's not good either. Just average and acceptable. And better headphones only minimally help the sound qaulity, but I don't think many people will pay more for their headphones or earbuds then they paid for their mp3 player (but you should because they are worth it!!)If you want sound qaulity go for an Iriver h320 or a Cowon X5 or experiment for yourself.Also, if this review darkened your dream of using the zen micro with napster to go, don't worry, the Iriver H320 is compatible (and superior!)Oh and one last thing, you can not customize the equallizer settings, they are all preset, which sucks!Well I hope that this has been a helpful review.
Do not waste your money on the expensive cables, this works absolutely great. I have 2, one on my tv and the other for my ps3. Provides clear, crisp, excellent picture in 1080p.
No real complaints about this, just letting future buyers know that it doesn't work for 2001 Nissan Maxima Bose stereo systems. I ended up having to resell mine.
I buy it mainly for protection of my lens. If you really want good quality filters with no optical quality loss, get the Nikon NC filters.
This is a great card. I haven't had any issues with this. It is fast, and hold a HUGE amount of pictures. In large JPG (12.2 mp) on a Canon XSi I can hold over 1200 pictures!!! Im going to run out of computer memory before I run out of card memory! Don't doubt yourself on this purchase, you will enjoy it!!!
I'm not an expert but the problem may come down to how much surrounding interference you've got that's likely to effect a cheap cable that's not adequately shielded. I ran mine through a rat's nest of power cords for four machines with audio and external drive cables in there as well. I've also got two pairs of fairly heavy Altec Lansing speakers alongside the monitor.The resulting signal was seriously ghosted to the point where it bothered my eyes after a couple of hours.To compare, I brought home a VGA cable from work and was shocked at the difference running along the same path. Not only is the picture crisp but the colors are richer.I wish I could recommend the cable from work but I've no idea who makes it - we're a Dell shop and it's got those blue plugs that look like the cables that ship with Dells.
The Nexus 50 is an intriguing device that fills a desire that I've had for years. In my office, you can't listent ot radio (Satelite or FM) because of interference and a lack of windows. My musical tastes are eclectic, and I am very annoyed by the song repetition found on most popular music stations. I've long wanted to record interesting radio programs for playback at the office. The Nexus fills this desire admirably. I can record content at home, then play it back at the office. I can add some or all of the tracks from a recording session to playlists, and can skip tracks that I'm not interested in.So, what's not to like? Well, there's the UI, which requires at least 8 button presses to add a track to a playlist, and 10 button presses to delete a track and doesn't provide fast-forward or rewind within a track. It also doesn't let you schedule a recording session while listening to recorded content -- only while listening to live streams, which can only be done while the device is sitting in a powered base unit and has active reception through its antenna. Lastly, if you repartition the memory (partitioned between recorded XM and your MP3 or WMA files), you lose all of your recorded content. And if you want to have even one MP3 or WMA track on the device, you have to give up 25 hours (or 50%) of the device's XM recording capacity.The DRM restrictions on this device are onerous, if not entirely surprising. You cannot extract recorded tracks from the device. And you have to connect to live XM frequently (more than the 8 hours/month listed in the users guide might lead you to believe) in order to have access to your recorded XM content. Then again, this is not entirely surprising, as you technically are paying XM for radio-like usage of the tracks -- you are buying a service from XM, not buying content. If you plug the Nexus into a PC running the provided software, it will help you find and purchase your favorite tracks from Napster.So, what we have here is a device that fills my requirements better than any other on the market, but is marred by several restrictions and an annoying user interface. I'll keep using mine, and won't grumble too loudly about its weaknesses. I would give it 5 stars if the UI weren't so clumsy. As it is, I give it 4.
For what I use it for, is Great keep it with my laptop, don't have all the bells and whistles but it works great pc or mac
I've been listening to shortwave (or world band, as it's called now) for about 15 years, and am awash in multi-band radios. After some friends decided that there was room for just ONE more, I received the Sangean 606AP as a gift, and have been thanking them ever since. Like everything else, the Sangean has it's good and bad points. It's compact size is just right for the pocket on the motorcycle jacket. The audio quality, although non-adjustable, is very easy to listen to for extended periods of time, and greatly improves with a pair of stereo headphones. The F.M. band displays excellent stereo characteristics, and the sensitivity means capturing stations 75+ miles away is a common occurence. The mediumwave (A.M.) band is a little above average, with great daytime reception, and nighttime listening being almost too good - dozens of stations all coming in at once. Detuning the frequency by +1/-1 khz can usually help. I was blown away by the shortwave performance on a radio this size, and using the power adapter over the batteries, the performance increases greatly. The major stations sound like they are broadcasting from up the street, and sometimes I have to lower the antenna or toggle the local/DX switch to avoid overloading. Smaller stations can be called up quite well, and tuning up or down by 1 khz can help to remove some interference from nearby signals. A wide/narrow setting would be a great addition, as would SSB for grabbing some utility frequencies, but the plusses like low power consumption with a 9 step battery indicator, lighted display, dozens of easy-to-use presets,2 clocks, travel lock, +5/+1 tuning, and a nice travel case, make this a GREAT radio for globetrotting, or having the world on your nightstand. I highly recommend this radio to anyone wanting to fish into the fray of world band radio and come up with an excellent catch.
I started off with this bag to hold my Canon Rebel XT with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens. It fits to a T and is well padded. I love the design of this bag. I have recently purchased the canon backpack because I have lenses laying around.
Not too much to complain about here.The only significant advantage that the XMP3 has over the Inno2 Go is its capability of recording 3 or 5 differentprograms simultaneously.However,whenever I have something else to do,I am allowed the freedom of erasing all of those horrendous commercials after using Record Channel,with the Inno 2 Go,on an hour talk show-something that the XMP3 is incapable of.I already knew what the Inno 2 Go was capable of doing before I purchased it from Al and Ed's,since I bought the same product a year-and-a-half ago and now have two Inno 2 Go accounts open with XM.
I bought this case for my new 17 inch HP laptop, so size was a major consideration. My computer fits easily into this case with plenty of room to spare. It is well padded & provides ample protection for the laptop. There are more pockets & compartments in this thing than any reasonable person could use. It easily fits all my accessories and is comfortable to carry whether using the carry strap or the handles. The price was good and it arrived promptly from the supplier. I would highly recommend this product.
I noticed this product at a computer training center. I used to use my USB flash drive on my desktop computer at work, which is under the desk. I always forgot to take it with me after work, since I don't not usually check under the desk before leaving.I purchased this USB Dock and never missed taking USB Flash Drive with me home.It has the just right weight for the comfort of using.
i have the garmin streetpilot c320. i've had it for almost 3 years now. but the other day i left the stand on the windsheild, in over 90 degree heat. so it was even hotter in my car.the ac adapter in my car was still plugged in to the stand, and when i pulled it out, the charger part of the stand broke off when i pulled it.i love my gps, i dont know what i'd do with out it, so i had to get a replacement.i decided to get this, so i dont have to mess with cords in my car. i can just bring the gps into the house when the battery is low. its really nice not have to wrap the stiff ac cord up when i put my gps away when not using it.
I downloaded the files from the website, installed in Mac Os X Leopard and Vista. Both worked right. good product. i'm very satisfied.
Previously had audio interference from home wifi router with a transmission system operating at the same 2.4Ghz. This unit solved the problem. High quality signal transmission to tv in home gym in lower level, 70 feet away and through several walls. Highly satisfied with the technology.
MP3, CD-R, CD-RW, 400 watts of power, gaming console sound system, class D amp, MAX sound, 3 levels bass boost, 3-5 EQ settings, 40 station radio memory, 5 CD Changer, and an amazing look. Not to mention tons of other awesome features...All of this put together equal the best stereo system I've ever owned. You not only get all of this but you get a $500 (at least) stereo for on $199.99! And I had free shipping and still got it from the day I purchased it to the day it showed up at my door in just 7 days!!!Dislikes:Power cord is a bit shortNo Cassette
bought 2 of them for 2 different stereo's in the houise and a long piece of speaker wire got better reception than this piece of junk
I bought this last year to go with a CyberShot..I currently have the New T-7.The case will hold 16 Pro Duo Cards...8 in the center slots and 8 more if you use the Full Size Memory Stick Adaptors to hold them and put them over the First Layer.Sixteen Memory Cards is in my Opinion WAY too many to need...even the "Lowly" 256MB that I prefer will hold 90 pictures in the maximum 5.1 Megapixel shots the Camera will take. I would suggest to Sony that they change the case...Leave one side so it will hold Memory Sticks and Change the other so it will Hold 2 of the Infolithium Batteries the Cameral uses...I will eat up the Charge on a Battery just about the time I fill a 256MB Memory Stick.Batteries are the Bottleneck and I would LOVE being able to carry Spare Batteries and Memory Sticks in the Same Case.~ RolandP.S....for the DSC-T7 I found that a Leather "Expandable Business Card Case" holds the Camera Perfectly. I would have bought Sony's but for 2 things...I DON'T like Black Leather and I DON'T like Metal Adornments...(they Snag on Clothes, sorry Sony) I found a nice Plain Light Brown Leather Case that holds the camera and slips right into a pocket.Sony Should at least offer more Colors...its possible to remove the Metal Nameplate if you want.
After my Treo's battery died, I went to several retail outlets searching for another battery at a reasonable price. Prices ranged from $50 to $70. I was thrilled to find the battery I needed for $5.82. Even with shipping charges of almost $6.00, my purchase was a bargain. The battery arrived within three days and works perfectly.
This is my best computer purchase since I bought my daughters "MAC"...I love it so much its my plan to purchase another one.
No offense, but the other reviewers are splitting hairs. I have used Cisco 2900, 3000, 4500 and 6500 series switches. These suckers have many features that $2500+ units don't: Ability to test lines remotely on a per-port basis, advanced diagnostics, etc. They work fine when fed by higher-end cisco equipment, work well with Kiwi syslog servers. Only negative I can find is that they don't have command line interface, but what do you want for "same-as-cisco for 1/5 the price?"
Bought this 2100 cc bag for my son's use as a bookbag in 6th grade based on previous reviews. It has been two years now and this bag is still going strong. It can take up a macbook pro, hardcover books, college sized notebooks, extra shirts/shorts and gatorade with no effect at all to the bag's integrity even with two years worth (and counting) of abuse. The wheels have been very sturdy even with all the weight and daily use over a cobblestone walkway. The wheels just won't break! It has also conveniently doubled as a luggage bag for hand carry by a child during plane rides. Really worth the money which is why I'm here to buy a brown colored version this time around.
The 30 GB ZUNE is absolutely the best product out there even though the newer versions are out on the market, this product can't be beat. You can't purchase any brand with the equal amount of space and features as this model for the same price, heck even the 4 GB model is more than what I purchased this one for. It was purchased as a gift, so its going to be even harder finding the 30GB ZUNE at a reasonable price. I'm glad to have been able to get one.
A) The product shipped was not a MEDIA SCIENCES product.B) The item delivered was a VERY beat up refurb - one that I would not recommend even if they ADVERTISED as a refurb.C) It was a BLUE cartridge that they refilled with MAGENTA toner!D) When I gave negative feedback they claimed that it was a mistake and said that if I removed the feedback THEN they would send a label for a return! Any good company, at first sign of an error, would resend the correct item with a return label for the mistake.E) I replied to their email request to remove the feedback with a message similar to item D above. Their response - AND I AM QUOTING HERE - "Our system will automatically send the label once the feedback is removed."Note: "send the label" NOT reship the correct object!!!!!THEY WILL SHIP A RETURN LABEL FOR THEIR ADMITTED MISTAKE WHEN YOU REMOVE THE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK!!!!!DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY - EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this speaker for the center channel on my YAMAHA surround receiver. Coupled it with 2 SONY BOOKSHELVES for the front pair, 2 BIC BOOKSHELVES for the rear, and 1 polk 10 inch subwoofer. This baby serves its purpose SPLENDIDLY, and it is EXACTLY the correct size to fit front and center of my LG 55 inch LED TV without blocking the screen. You will find when watching movies WITHOUT a center speaker that dialogue tends to be too quiet and get lost in louder scenes. If you are looking for an economical way to fill that center void, this baby is the answer.Did anyone mention - it comes with an astounding SEVEN year warranty.
The colour is beautiful, just like it appears on the picture. The size is great.
Before I actually begin, one thing should be perfectly clear - you're looking at this radar because you understand accuracy is not only important, it is critical when looking for a radar detector. If you look at my other reviews, you'll notice that I've given 5 stars to those products as well - you'll also notice I haven't done many reviews in the past, that's because I only really write reviews for items that I think deserve it. As for the rest, well, I don't keep the product if it doesn't meet the 5 star requirement! So trust me when I say this radar is the best you can buy under $500.Accuracy:I've always been a little skeptical about using radar detectors, everyone knows they won't prevent tickets every single time. But, if it can save you a couple tickets it's already paid for itself. I live in Chicago, and frequently drive to neighboring states for work and to visit family. Because of this, I knew that I would have to buy a solid detector that was effective if I was constantly on the road. I made the right choice. Driving on the expressways in the midwest is simple for me now knowing I am using the 8500 x50. It has alerted me much in advance if a cop was gunning and I've always had time to slow down and pass the cop at the posted speed limit. The three main alerts, K, KA, and X are pretty much always on target - and with minimal false readings, it stays quiet when it needs to.Ease of Use:One of the best aspects of this radar is how easy it is to use. Right out of the package, it's ready to go. However, if you're a little more technical and always need things a certain way, you can configure it with a number of different settings to fit your style. One of the downfalls is that I wish the x50 would have a better volume control - I feel that it doesn't go loud enough, especially when I'm listening to music in my car. To make up for it, I've moved the x50 from the center of the winshield to more to the left, so it is in my field of vision while I drive to allow me to see the display at all times out of the corner of my eye. In addition, the Escort SmartCord works well with it's auto mute button on the adaptor itself.Value:Hands down, the x50 takes the gold as the number one radar on the market. You're probably thinking to yourself, $340 for a radar detector is a lot of money. And you know.. you're absolutely right. But.. if you save yourself two speeding tickets, the x50 has paid for itself (not to mention the pain of having to go to court and traffic school). If this radar was over $400, it would still be worth it considering what you may be saving yourself from. I got the x50 with the blue display because it was from the Sharper Image, and that's all they had. If you want to save yourself $40 by going with the red display, I say do it and save some cash.The Bottom Line:If you want to make a solid investment, get the 8500 x50 and don't waste your money with a $100 or $200 radar that isn't accurate - doing that will cost you the price of your ticket plus a radar detector that would be better off being used for a paper weight. Although Bel and the Valentine One are solid detectors, they don't match up to the stats that the x50 has - see it for yourself at www.radartest.com.
This printer is a great choice for a home office/hobbist.It prints up to 4800dpi (good enough for most color prints)and I especially like the built in duplex mode for printing manuals. The ink refills are expensive (most are) but last a reasonable amount of time. But for $199....a great buy.Later, I plan on purchasing a separate printer for just color photos (dedicated printers are the best way to go). For now, this one does just fine for the price.
I'm very impressed with the sound quality. And it's great waking up to a CD (you choose the track). I LOVE the gentle wake up feature - the music starts soft and gradually gets louder. No more jarring wake up! You can disable this gentle wake up feature if you wish.I agree with the other comments regarding display. Mine is close by so it's not an issue, but I can see how looking at it at a distance and angle would be difficult. Find a model with a bigger, brighter display if that is a priority for you.The interface is not very intuitive. And even after reviewing the owner's guide it was still confusing. In addition, the owner's guide is a large foldout sheet, not in a booklet form, so it can be a chore to find the section and language you are looking for.The weekend sleeper mode is great, but it didn't get set up correctly the first couple times. Perhaps that's a 'user error' but I consider myself pretty savvy!Steeper than average learning curve, but the features of this product make up for that!
I bought the 100 pack and in a month went through it and 14 would error out. So I cannot recommend these for recording.
This was my first hoorah with seamless paper as I have always been a fan of muslins. I decided to try the seamless paper ( I bought one super black and white) because I was short on time and didnt want to spend so much time editing out the wrinkles in the muslin. I am happy with the results, however I did imagine these being a lot wider. I didn't get out a ruler when I read the specifications as I just figured they would be fine. I was able to make it work,but I was limited with my space. These would be PERFECT for someone just doing a head shot, but I was shooting maternity and full body shots so I had to get creative with the space. One other thing, which is not really a deal breaker for me, is that it doesn't come out &#34;SUPER BLACK&#34; as it claims, but more of a washed out black or even gray once you put the flash to it. The white was perfect. Still a satisfied customer tho.
Others have described the features well so I won't go into that myself. I'll just say that I have had this dvd player for a year and a half and have put it through heavy-duty usage (at least 5-6 dvds per week) and it has never once failed me. It even plays dvds that my other more expensive player won't! How's that for satisfaction? You won't go wrong with this workhorse, trust me.
I have been using the product for about a month. The bottom of the portable computer is cool to my touch, so it is working properly and effectively. It is very quite.Leon
This unit worked OK for about an hour, then wouldn't read any SD cards. On the good side, they took it back and refunded my money with no problems.
I wasn't certain this would fit my tripod (Manfrotto MKC3-H01), but it is perfect. I keep it attached to the base of my camera and my old one came loose and fell off while on a bridge... no chance of recovering it. I wish they would mention that it fits the MKC3-H01 in their description. It is a little expensive for what it is, but a necessary part of the tripod.
Should Depict 1 StarSadly, the more products I buy from post Cisco merged Linksys..the more money I lose. Made the mistake of buying this item for a customer whch has consistently started to lockup after the first month of purchase. No upgraded firmware...waste....purchase another product
I have installed several flip down monitors and DVD players that were more money and not half as good as this unit. First off the display is clear and bright. Lots of flip downs have horrible viewing angles and can only be seen if right on center. This unit was installed in a 2010 Honda Pilot. No matter what seat you sit in or how high up or down in the seat you are the picture looks clear and bright. Some reviews on this item say that they cannot play any mp4's from the usb drive. I easily found out from Valor to encode mp4's using XVID as the codec and AVI as the output container. If you download Super by erightsoft(freeware)you can easily convert movies to XVID which play perfectly on this player. Since the screen is only 9.2 inches you can compress a DVD movie down to about 600mb. I have a 16gb usb drive and it holds about 24 movies right now. They all look great on this player and I never have to carry DVD's in a binder and get them all scratched up anymore. I recommend using an audio cable via the audio out and connect into your head units Aux input. The FM modulator built into this unit works well but introduces static at higher volumes.
The screen is big.. picture quality is good but there is lot of noise when playing the cd. If the CD has scratches it wont play. I am not happy about this product as the noise irritates me.
I own two sony blue ray players both work flawlessly. This piece of crap is constantly freezing and requiring a restart....which of course takes about three times as long as sony to do. I hate this machine. BUY THE SONY!!!!! I wish I could give this 0 stars. Oh also no Amazon Unbox APP for movies like the Sony has.
Got this for a digital camera, the camera tripod mount was off center, but with careful bending was able to get it stable. Would not buy for an expensive shoot, but for quick pics on the point and shoot its fine.
I am just as happy with a entry level sub as I am this mid range one. Just not that much of a difference for the price.................
these are an amazing value. extemely clear image in all conditions. wonderful price. i use them while fishing and to watch the space shuttle and ISS. im very happy. i left my old binoculars in my kayak and ruined them. wont happen again.
This media has been perfectly reliable in capture and download through a Olympus C3040. With comparos between the Sony Memory disk and compact flash card twice the thickness, there&#65533;s very little difference in r/w that I can notice. Using the 5-shot digital &#65533;auto-winder&#65533; on the Olympus the card sucks the data down no problem. Even with repeated semi-auto firing, the memory card performs decently. It does lag 2048x1536 (medium quality) and it will do more so at higher levels &#65533; but it&#65533;s no worse than other formats. USB download through OEM cables is rapid quick compared to the slower compact flash on Kodak DC265 for some reason.The physical size is unbeatable. The wear and long term use is something to keep an eye on with the contacts exposed compared to the other formats. At this price, I have no complaints buying a bunch and shooting without capacity worries.
I received my carry case today. The case designed so that I could open the GPS antennae without removing from the case. I noticed that the manufacturer supplied a velcro disc to secure the iQue 3600 to the case, just below the GPS flip antennae. This velcro spot kept the PDA from slipping out if I held the case and shook it.With the belt clip, the case hangs horizontally so it have less intrusion when I sat down.All in all, I think this case was well designed.WARNING: installing this battery upgrade may void your Garmin warranty!Having said that, this 1500 mAh battery upgrade easily tripled my iQue 3600 running time. Comes with torx and phillips screw dtrivers and instructions how to take iQue 3600 apart.
I got this for my son and ended up keeping it when he liked my E250 better. In fact I thought I had ordered the E250 and later realized I had made a mistake. BUT I LOVE the E250 and since this one was a new model I figured it would be just as good or better. Isn't that why a company changes things? To improve on it? Well they missed on this one.It is much smaller than the E250 and has a smaller screen. It has a flimsy feel compared to the E250 and when you turn it on it takes so long to actually start up, I thought it was not working. It does play though and it will be fine for what I want, I was just so disappointed.
Perfect for the Network challenged. Even though I'm a fairly savvy computer person, network stuff is needlessly complicated and confusing to me. I tempted fate adding this unit to an existing linksys wired router that came with my Vonage phone system. My main computer is a Mac, so the install disc (pc only) was not a handy option. So google time. Apparently both routers share the same IP address and GASP!!- according to the dire warnings, if I tried to use both devices with the same IP, all kinds of horrible things would happen just short of melting the polar ice caps. So I judiciously followed all the expert tutorials to change IP and other things, and successfully rendered the unit completely unable to get back on the internet, and totally screwed it up.Since it was working just fine before I "fixed" it with this net wisdom, I hit the reset button on the back, rebooted the modem, plugged the unit in and all was fine again. The only thing I did agree on was to enable security on the unit.So here's my "expert advice"- Just plug it in and be happy, it's actually pretty foolproof. To use two routers, (at least linksys brand) plug your wireless unit into a free port on the wired unit. The unit has great range, even from a basement.However, unless you don't mind letting others poach/snoop your wireless, - you really should password protect your wireless network. Plug any computer's (Mac/Linux ok!!) ethernet cable into the router you want to change. Open your web browser, Type the web address of http 192.168.1.1 you'll be brought to a scary login page, leave the user-name blank, enter passcode "admin". Then go to basic set up: wireless, then security, enable WAP- then create your passcode of choice. You might also want to rename your network, because if you are in a dense neighborhood, you'll likely see lots of other router networks called "linksys"... I loved calling my network "Al Gore's House"...I'll update if otherwise, but after a week no bad things have happened other than enjoying an easy wifi experience. Besides the Vonage and Mac, I have a WinXP Pc, ROKU player, an old laptop with linux, Iphone...all of them wireless- plus the wife's mac which is connected to the vonage router via a powerline system. All of them connect, stay connected, and work just fine- even at the same time, knock on wood. No issues, although it's suddenly been awfully cold weather here recently....hmmmmm
I noticed the different on start up (from off to shoot) of my camera after changing to use this 2.0 class 6 memory card!I recommend it to anyone :)Note: Some older laptops may need a special driver (can be downloadid from the laptop manufacturer) to be able to read the card on windows.
It worked really well for 2 weeks, and then just stopped working. I dont think i treated it unkindly---i kept it in my pocket next to my cellphone.Maybe if i had treated it more gingerly it would have lasted longer. But what's the point of this form factor if you have to baby it?
This satellite radio unit is a great way to add satellite radio to your car. It is very reasonable and works well. I love it.
It is not the cheapest, but it is quite reliable and won't creep up on you with unintended hot-key combination. Plus it looks good.
I appreciate the attractive apperance and price of this jump drive. I have had several occasions on where the jump drive does not make close enough contact with the port to registere. This can be a bit frustrating.
[...] remember this name and don't buy anything from them. I bought this item, the add says clearly "aluminum case for 13 inch mac". Its just a handle! A tiny little handle with two tiny screws that your supposed to trust to keep 1300.00 dollar laptop from crashing into the concrete. i asked for a refund they sent me a short impersonal form letter stating that i had waited too long and they would give no refund. So if they wont make good at least I might stop somone else from trusting them like i did and save their money.
Wow. This is unbelievable. What a quality product. Even the box it is packaged in seems of higher quality. The filter itself is weighty, and the glass is perfect. It threads on like its made of silk. I know it's expensive, but invest in quality, not repurchasing, something I learned long ago and has been reinforced since. I have a few cheap filters from our initial digital SLR investment and there is no sense in comparing, the difference is readily apparent, both in photographs and obvious quality. I will never again buy any other brand of filter than B+W. I save until I can afford to purchase the best item available, and there isn't anything out there better than this CP filter. This is my fourth B+W filter purchase, equal in price to a non L lense purchase but worth every penny. You get what you pay for.
I don't want to rate this product, since I haven't used it. I had to, though... I just wanted to share with everybody that this product still does not come with a charger. I received them, left them unopened upon not seeing a charger, called customer service (they didn't do anything about the posting), and sent them back. A waste of time and effort and extra hassle and waiting to get the money back. Do not get mislead by pictures or descriptions.
Great sound quality. I have tried almost every ipod speaker/clock-radio available in the market this side of BOSE and this baby beats them hands-down in clarity, depth, richness and price. I just love pretty much everything about it especially the convenience of having a full function remote control. My only grouse is with its size, which is a little too big for the nightstand but since we didn't buy it for the nightstand, we are fine with it. The other issue is the build quality. A few days after the purchase, the onboard volume control started acting up. (only increases irrespective of which way you turn it) But since the remote has volume control i am not too bummed about it. Other than that, it is a sure winner. I don't know what that other guy is talking about when he says it hisses or whatever. He probably has a bad unit and should just get a replacement.
Our franchisor upgraded our CRM and the new software was SUPER SLOW on my desktop. Purchased this RAM and watched a youtube video on how to install it. SO EASY, even us non-techies can do it! Increased my speed a ton and everything seems to work faster and with less problems. Product arrived well packaged and was easy to install. Great buy if you're looking to speed things up!
I was originally skeptical that the adapter would really pick up signals at the range Hawking said it would, but it works like a charm. I generally experiment and point the dish in different directions to seek out the strongest of the available unsecured signals in the area, and settle for the one with the most bars.There's a particular WiFi hotspot roughly a half mile from me, and the Hawking dish has been a lifesaver when a storm might impact my regular internet service provider's connection. This is one of the best investments that I have ever made.
Bought this for a video card who's manufacturer was too cheap to include a bracket inside the box. This worked perfectly and was cheaper than similar brackets. Only thing is that my video card has 1-VGA, 1-HDMI, and 1-DVI output (not s-video). Wish the dual bracket had a cutout for this instead of VGA,DVI,S-video. I had to use the two single brackets and have a small hole (for s-video) above my VGA connector but who cares.
I've had mine for about 7 months, and it works great. Definitely a little slow to switch, but it does what it's supposed to.
The RocketFM installation took about 2 min, no problems at all. All my tuners in the house are able to receive a very clear signal, definitely beyond the 30ft range. The signal is also very good on a radio that is such a poor tuner that I have never used it except for playing CDs. BTW, I live in Chicago, so the area is definitely a crowded one.In a word, the Griffin RocketFM is excellent.
This TV has an amazing picture quality, even without HD programming. Only has 1 HDMI connection, so if you need more, get a different model.
I have a Macbook Pro and this device allowed me to easily connect multiple firewire devices with my computer
I wrote a review on the emap a while back in April and am now reviewing from a long-term perspective.The emap is still SO much fun to use. I use it every time I go off-roading, cruising, bikeing, or hiking. I have not yet had one glitch in the unit and it still runs as good as day one! It hasn't gone through much toruture because it has been mounted in my SUV, but it has held up very nicely!Since my last review, Garmin has updated the software on the emap which adds a sunrise/sunset/moonrise/moonset feature which is VERY NICE! It gives you an attractive little diagram of the earth and where the sun and moon are along with written info.I have used the emap to its capability and would still HIGHLY recommend this GPS to anyone because it is very adaptable to any lifestyle. Garmin even makes a handle bar mount for you to take it on your bike or atv. There are just endless possibilities with this little contraption.Overall Grade: VERY recommendable! If you want the technical info, look at my APRIL review.
I bought this bag based off the reviews, which the reviews are correct; the sleeve is very nice and offers a nice soft padded protection, however the 15" sleeve does not fit my 15" Retina Mac Book Pro (mid 2012). I could barely get the computer into the sleeve... I guess you could make it fit by stretching the sleeve, but it would be extremely cumbersome to ever use on a daily use.
After reading horror stories about underwater housings, I decided to spend the extra little bit to get a brand name kit as well as the kit made by Canon (the same maker of my camera [A610]). I was careful to read and follow the directions, but could only test it in my kitchen sink. So, with a little confidence, I took it to the Caribbean last week and sank it to about 15 feet for half an hour. I was impressed that the kit worked perfectly. Not a single leak or anything. I ended up taking it out on three different days and had to clean all the salt water and sand each night, but as long as I keep it clean and lubricate the gasket each time, I'm hopeful that it will give me many months/years of service.My friend calls it the "chick magnet"? I brought it with me to Margaritaville in Grand Turk after snorkeling and got a lot of attention.
I had some trouble getting this keyboard tray attached to my desk correctly. The brackets attach to the desk easily, but to attach the drawer, I had to crawl under the desk, lay on my back and try to align the sliding rollers into the correct slots on both sides. It is pretty tricky to get it lined up properly.If you bump the drawer wrong, the rollers come out of the slots, and you have to reattach it - something I don't enjoy doing very often.Once I got this keyboard tray attached correctly to the desk, it worked very well for awhile. But I must have leaned my elbows on the keyboard drawer, and it cracked in the middle. This didn't affect the usability, but it made it a little more unstable.After awhile, the slide out mouse tray broke off completely.I liked being able to slide the keyboard under the desk to move it out of the way. I also liked the wrist pads on both the keyboard drawer and the mouse tray. The mouse tray was a little small to move the mouse around, but I got used to it. If the tray hadn't broken, I would have been much happier with this product and would have rated it 4 stars.
I bought my first DI-713P from Amazon, and right out of the box, the wireless network failed to work. I upgraded the firmware, and it sprung to life, those barely. The reception was horrible. After a couple of months, I swapped my Amazon with one I bought from a local company and returned the Amazon one in lieu. The one I got from the local company works great, wireless and hardwired. Took some fidgeting and some legally questionalble manuvering, but it works now...
it was okay. However, the camera cord keeps getting tangled in the velcro closure of the case.
My Canon Pixma ip2600 printer works well with these cartridges. I wish that they were less expensive, but they do work in my printer, while remanufactured ones do not.
This is a device that allows you to run two monitors (showing the same image), two keyboards, and two mice from a single CPU. I purchased it because we already have more computers in the house than people, but we wanted computer access in another room. Instead of buying yet another computer or carrying a laptop around the house, we are able to access one of the computers we already have in a different room using this device. The device doesn't allow 2 users to be doing 2 different things at once on using the same CPU. For that, you'll need a more expensive switch. But for our purposes this device works fine.I was impressed when I plugged in the device that it worked right out of the box. No big battles to get it running, no software or drivers to install. Contrary to the experiences of another reviewer, I have had no problems running two flat screen monitors using this device. I have also tested it with a single flat screen and an old CRT, and the product seems able to handle the two different kinds of monitors running at once. (NEC flatscreens and Digital CRT)The only problem I have faced when using the device is that when I hibernate the computer, the mouse freezes, and I must restart before I get it back. Also, if any required items are not plugged in, such as if you only have one mouse plugged in and not two, the mouse will not work. It seems that if any plugs are loose in the Belkin device or not plugged in, the mouse, and sometimes the keyboard, freezes and you need to plug in or tighten all items and then restart the computer.If you already have enough computers in the house, this makes a great, inexpensive way to add a high-capacity digital photo frame to your house. Just install a quality monitor in the location where you want to view the pictures (flat-screen is fine), connect it to your CPU using this device, and run a good screen saver that draws on your photo folders. The only catch is, if someone else is using the computer for other purposes, you won't be able to see your photos with this device. On the other hand, you will have full access to your computer, not just to your photos, from whatever room you install it in.
I have a 32 inch samsung lcd tv an fit perfect, it has all elements neccesary to instal.
These work great (black and color) in my Canon Multipass F60. Shipped fast too - I received them 2 working days after I ordered them. Much cheaper than the Canon brand ink. Very happy with this purchase.
I purchased the Sony VAIO VGN-SZ430N in the summer of 2007. It was one of the very few ultraportable 13.3" laptops that boasted such high specs, such as the Core 2 Duo T7200 processor, accommodating hard drive, adequate RAM, and separate video accelerator. I expected my investment to last at the very least, two years. After one year, the fragile 2.5" hard drive failed me (during finals week no less). I hadn't put the machine through any particular rigors, but I had bought it with it's small footprint and light weight in mind to use in class to take notes with. Apparently simply picking up and setting down a notebook intended and marketed as being "thin & light/ultraportable" was way too much for it to handle.Not only that, but the 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo processor and video processor severely underwhelmed in terms of stability, lack of crashes, and power. I wouldn't be at all surprised to open up the case and see a barebones budget processor and lackluster video card under the hood. Battery life is pretty poor (it didn't last even 1h 30m many times from a full charge), and the screen could have been better. Sony's tech support was tepid; I received feedback relatively quickly, but by no means at all did they attempt to vouch for their (at the time of purchase) flagship portable notebook. Since the hard drive broke after 12 months of purchase, even by a few weeks, it was out of warranty and I was charged for a new hard drive and repair work.At the time of writing, the hard drive (replaced by Sony at their California repair station) has broke AGAIN. Extremely disappointed by their product, service, and marketing. The past year, the laptop has left it's desk approximately two dozen times, barely any travel at all. Despite this, it's a very loud notebook and as others have said, it runs very, very hot at times. Considering using this machine's last days as a hot plate for frying eggs and warming breakfast. Other possibilities: ultraportable hand warmer during those chillier winter evenings. Perhaps Sony should take a hint from some of their competitors on how to properly manufacture a laptop, instead of focusing on extraneous bonuses like fingerprint readers, WWAN, and eye-catching designs. All show, no go.
This bag is well made and works great with the streetpilot 7120. I can carry the unit, power cable, screen cleaners and misc small items. The reason It only got 4 stars is there is no way to cary the weighted dash bean bag in the bag. This is mostly a small inconvenience but I felt it worth the mention.
Item is the replacement partarrived in a timely mannerwas charged but i charged overnight before useno problems
I use these two ways on the job. Most of the time I can get ten miles out of them, unless i'm in the mountions i'm lucky to get two miles. they are very rugged, and unles their is some bad abuse they hold up very good. I don't use the VOX cuz if there is any wind at all it will transmit, and besides makeing the person on the other end mad at you it runs the battries dead. but over all this is a good unit.
First I would like to say that the description on Amazon is wrong. Hopefully they will fix it by this review, but this modem is NOT a voice modem. NV stands for NOT VOICE. This was the main reason for me to buy an $80 modem as most $5 win modems will do just fine.Now, the three stars is not because there was a bad description and I got the wrong modem, that is not the modem's fault. For faxing, it worked fine. However, we also use the modem for auto dialing in Outlook and for whatever reason, Outlook could not get the modem to work. Out $5 win modem worked just fine, but this modem would not. This problem occurred in two different computers with two modems.I am hoping to by the Voice modem from the same manufacture since they do get good reviews and they do have Vista x64 drivers updated 3/19/2009.
While shopping for a new printer, I knew that image quality was very important to me. After reading some reviews of this printer, I learned that some people had problems with tram lines appearing on photo paper. That is a problem I have yet to see, and thus far I have been completely satisfied with this printer. The automatic paper type sensor is annoying at times, but it does what it is supposed to do. Also, having a "print cancel" button is something someone should have thought of about ten years ago, when printers were more prone to spit out random ASCII characters, but it is still a nice thing to have now.My only caveat about this product is the high price of ink, where a regular-sized black ink cartridge can cost [a lot], and a color one even more. I am willing to pay that since my last printer died because I had been using generic ink cartridges, but think about long-run costs if you plan on doing a lot of printing with this printer.
Very simple: buy this. Generally, cables are cables. Don't buy-in to the Monster Cable hype; this HDMI cable is just as good in terms of quality, but light-years ahead in value.Best price on the net, super fast shipping. I am thrilled.
This TV is as close to perfection as one could expect. I did see some negative reviews indicating some potential problems with this model but my experience so far (I have had the LC32D62U for just over 1 month) has been stellar. No complaints at all. Great HDTV experience!
Works ok. Not worth the price tag new. I purchased refurb for half the price of new. Sounds is not CD quality. Sound is similar to FM radio as the device broadcasts over a FM signal. I live in a condo and placed 1 speaker in each bedroom and hooked the unit up to my stereo in the living room. Now I can listen to my Comcast Music Choice and CDs thru out my home.
I bought this headset thinking I would use it with voice recognition software on my Mac Powerbook. The fact that they fold up was a selling point because I thought they would fit well into my laptop bag ... but the bing dongle thing which seems to contain the electronics is huge and intrusive and the cord it too long to be helpful. What makes it worse is that the audio quality of the stereo headphones is poor and the recording quality is also poor as it seems to skip over words or mangle parts of them ... and I have an excellent speaking voice (everybody always wants me to read aloud). (And, not to be nitpicky, but they come in one of those hard clear plastic coffins that makes it almost impossible to get them out of the packaging without wrap rage.)So I definitely don't recommend them. And now I'm looking for something better. Maybe I will have to be stuck carrying one headset for voice recognition and another for music and dvds ... rats.
The D200 is simply amazing. I upgraded as soon as it came out, and I can honestly say that it is the best camera I have ever used. I have been using exclusively Nikon SLR's (and now dSLRs)for over 20 years, and this is absolutely fabulous. It feels right in your hands, it is intuitive and wonderfully engineered with all buttons and controls exactly where you would want them and expect them. A great upgrade from entry-level dSLR's or from your Nikon SLR. A day hasn't passed that I haven't used the camera. Couple this with the Nikon 18-200 VR lens, and you have a dream machine.
I'm not one to write product reviews...in fact, this is the first one I've ever written. I bought this unit about 8 months ago and I've been so happy with it that I just had to write one.This unit has exceeded every expectation I had. First of all, the sound. I'm an audio enthusiast and even I think the sound is just incredible...better than any computer setup I've ever heard, which is about the type of sound I expected from something like this. The mids have outstanding depth, the highs are crisp (not tinny or cheap sounding) and even the bass is great considering the size of the unit. While it's obviously not going to be thumping bass, it does sound rich and does not become distorted when the frequency gets too low for the unit to reproduce. I mostly use this device at my work facility, mostly in a larger room (1,000 sq/ft) and have never felt the need to move it closer to where I happen to be working.Secondly, the battery. When I bought this unit, I had no intention of using it without being plugged into an outlet. I figured it might get an hour or two of music before needing to be charged. After a while, I found myself using it unplugged and while I've never actually timed how long I've used it on battery power, I know it's been at least 4-5 hours on a couple occasions.Third, the remote. This is another feature I figured probably wouldn't be great, but it actually works very well. There's no lag, so when you press a button, it does what it's supposed to. Also, you can scan through songs by holding the button down on the remote.Fourth, the radio. I bought this for use with my iPod, so radio reception wasn't really a consideration. However, after I got the unit home and discovered how well it works as a radio (great reception and clear sound), I use it for radio as much as I do my iPod.I paid $149 at Best Buy when the unit had just came out and I feel it was worth every penny. Now that they're down to around $100, I'm probably going to get another one for work (I own my own business and listen to music often) so I don't have to bother taking it back and forth with me in my laptop bag....speaking of that, this unit is extremely light weight and travels nicely because it can be folded up and the antenna can be tucked away.
Bought this so I could connect my DSL modem in the living room to a phone jack in the bedroom. Works well for that. I measured my Internet connection speed before I connected this phone cord, and afterwards...surprisingly, my connection speed increased, even though this cord was a lot longer than the cord I was previously using. That's enough to get 5 stars from me.
I highly recommend these for the new Dual Band Gigabit, they may not seem to make any difference from Cat 5e, however I have measured the output of the Ultra High Speed Modems & Routers. I have fiber optic cable with download speeds up to 105 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps, using an EA6500 Linksys/Cisco N450 + AC1300 Mbps=1,750 combined speed (I also tried the NETGEAR R6300ac WiFi Router, not only slower but less coverage and retuned it). So, at these speeds it does help using Cat 6 550.
Mine has an AMD Turion 64 2.0 ghz ML-37 processor that really gets with it, even when encoding mp3 files. I went to a lot of trouble to find this one with XP vs Vista for good reasons. Vista looks pretty but is lame. Battery life is exactly what its suppose to be 2 HRs. Its light weight, thin, very functional and fast. I had to get a mini hub for all my add-ons but thats it... great laptop. I would definately recommend this one with XP.. mainly because you won't have to disable all the lame Vista stuff to start using it and it will run all your XP software without a hitch. BTW the touchpad is also great tho I am using a wireless notebook usb mouse too. Best of all... I shopped around and found this one refurbished for $621.. so I bought a 3 yr warranty ($200 more) to be safe, but its been working great so far for the 8 mo I have owned it. So I have a 3 yr super fast machine for 800 ish. Its a really great machine for that little invested.
I was in the market for a new MP3 player and was absolutely overwhelmed when I started my research and found all the brands, options, price ranges and reviews on all the various types. I had very specific features in mind and was surprised that hardly any of them had all the things I was looking for. Or, if they did, they got not-so-good reviews. Finally, after much searching (and crossing my fingers) I settled on the iRock. I have had itfor apx. 2 months now and am happy as can be with it. I use it mostly for exercizing and air plane flights- and it works perfectly for both!The software is very easy to use, it holds a resonable amount of music, the sound quality is excellent, the display is easy to read, the menus are easy to navigate, the head phones are better than most, it's so light weight that you barely notice it's there, it's got a belt clip for exercising, it's got a great battery life, it's sturdy, the FM radio comes in surprisingly well, it's easy to download music and it was fairly inexpensive! The ONLY things I wish is had: a clock and the ability to expand memory. I don't write reviews often, but this little guy inspired me enough to do so. Two thumbs up!!!
THIS UNIT WOULD NOT RECORD A PROGRAM USING THE TIMER, IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS WORKING BUT IT DID NOT RECORD. IT WOULD RECORD USING THE RECORD BUTTON ON THE REMOTE, HOWEVER.HD TUNER IS OF NO BENEFIT BECAUSE IT ONLY SCANNED IN NORMAL BROADCAST CHANNELS FROM A FEW MAJOR NETWORKS. A LOT OF HD CHANNELS WERE MISSING AND YOU COULD NOT MANUALLY ADD. SINCE IT DOWN CONVERTED ...WHAT'S THE POINT.DID NOT DISPLAY CHAPTERS ON THE UNIT WHILE PLAYING A NORMAL MOVIE DVD.
Kodak batteries last longer than a generic brand. I found this out the hard way by thinking generic (which does work though) is the same .... it is not. Brand names cost more, but Amazon shows places that sell brand names at a fraction of the cost in stores. While generics will work, it is better buying the original brand name for cameras that is more reliable and fits the camera better.
I JUST bought these phones. I am going to return them. I have major issues with their sound. The phones DO have a nice rich bass (as other reviewers state), which I generally love, but these buggers make everything ELSE sound (like all the other instruments and voices) is singing/playing into a styrofoam cup -- very muffled and flat. It just didn't have that &quot;ring&quot; to it or crispness. I tried them on my computer and through my receiver/stereo. Only if I cranked the treble to the max and dropped the bass to pretty low did it sound &quot;fair&quot;. Even my wife agreed, who always shakes her head at my audio pickiness! I'm going to look for another brand or upgrade a few dollars-worth!I *will* miss the volume control on the cord, and the &quot;mute&quot; button, though it only drops the volume substantially, rather than completely removing the sound. I won't miss looking like a weirdo in them. They bow out just above your ears. They were comfy, I will say, though I only wore them for 20 minutes.
After shopping the big box stores for a decent 5.1 sound system I looked on line for the best price. After researching for a few days I settled on the Logitech X540. The speakers come with appropriate mounting attachments that allow the speakers to be mounted virtually anywhere. I think my chief complaint with the installation is that the speaker wires are incredibly short. I had to splice the rear speakers which is dicey but it worked out fine. I was just shocked at how short the lines are. The volume control hub is a nice feature. I do not have to leave an application or game to adjust volume since I can do it on the logitech desktop hub. There is an additional "matrix" button that may or may not enhance your listening experience. Music formatted in certain ways can be enhanced as well as in-game sounds. It depends on if the sound file is formatted to take advantage of the proprietary "matrix" channels. So far, very few music files or games seem to take advantage of the enhancement. I found that activating it can actually diminish the sound quality. Generally I just don't use it. The sound is pretty decent for the price. The unit arrived new and factory sealed as advertised however the magnet in the subwoofer was detached and I had to repair that. It was no big deal for me but I could see how it might be intimidating for some others to mess with. I suspect it came loose in shipping rather than a factory defect. Overall, I am pleased with the sound, didn't mind the repairs and additional wires I had to add. I would suggest measuring your speaker distances and making sure you are going to be satisfied with speaker placement. The speaker wires are very short.
If you are low on space and just want more bass in your ride then this is a good option. I had two of these in a sealed box and were powered by a 750 watt amp and they hit pretty good for 8 inch subs. So these are a good buy, no worries about these.Good luck
Excellent product and is so much better to use than the refilled for some reason. This one works perfectly each and every time.
Wow, this JBL On Tour Plus Portable Speaker System is the best on the market and was under $55!! I'm really skeptical about these MP3 portable speaker systems. I tested a lot and found that those for $100 and more were nice with very good sound. These have outstanding sound! I haven't needed to turn them all the way up while in my backyard because they can be heard extremely well at about 60%. This seller, daviscompserv, delivered them within 5 business days - ahead of the time promised. This is by far the best deal I've made all year long!
this receiver is a great product for the money it is amazingly accurate on the sound projections. I had a yamaha that was suppose to be great ,but this one sounds so much better so thanks
No complaints on build and product quality! Its easy to assemble and wires hide behind the stand grove slots and its all good..It also make your bose speakers sound good but the problem begins when you sit at a place which is not equal distance from both speakers..!! You hear more from one speaker rather than equally from both of them... this doesnt happen when I kept the speakers on my TV stand one at each corner of my 55 inch Tv base... There it felt like awesome sound coming from TV rather than from speakers..!! It felt like characters in TV are speaking, when on bose stand it feels like characters are showing in TV and sound coming from speakers.. not very cohesive overall.. I am sure there would be plenty of people out there who wont agree with me but I think I will use my Bose Cinemate GS II without these stands.I am in my first week using these stands and more than a month into using Bose cinemate , definetly love the Bose system but am thinking seriously of returning the stands... will update this review with final action.01/12/2013 - Decided to keep the stand. The trick is to keep the stands a bit close to the TV table... also what I did is made sure that surface of the speaker front is in line with my TV .. This made it much more cohesive...
I really like this mouse because of it's ease of use. It does not use one of your ports because it operates through Bluetooth technology and it does so flawlessly. The style and usefulness of the Sony mouse is unmeasurable. I would suggest this mouse for anyone who is looking for a mouse that won't get in the way but does it's job with style and grace.
I have wanted a Denon DD manual turntable ever since I first saw and heard the unfortunately departed DP-62F.I finally bit the bullet and bought the DP-500M. It may very well be the last of a breed, but I am so happy with how this table was easy to set up, and more importantly, how wonderful it sounds. It's a pleasure to listen to my collection of LPS again!For the price, you can't do better. I've listened to several of the current crop of Belt drive manuals that cost hundreds more, and they don't sound as good as this table does.For the money, you can't go wrong.Kudo's to Denon!TS
Once you get the right ear tips for your ears, these ear buds sound great. They very effectively isolate the outside noise. Etymotic customer service was courteous and helpful in sending samples of other ear tip sizes so I could find the ones that fit me best.
good headphones. I use them while i work and do other physical activities. I have broken lots of headphones and these ones have out lasted a lot of them so far so im happy
These newer version of the Vibe - Gunmetal black is better than what most people have reviewed because they have replaced the input jack so it does not bend as easy and the color is no longer greenish. The pouch is black as well. I rated this as a 4 star because I also own the bass fr&eacute;q and test them both and bass fr&eacute;q performed better in the base category but I think that's fine because I mainly bought the new Vibe for longer lasting head-phones.
This cassette adapter does exactly what it's supposed to do. The sound quality is better than I expected given the price, and unless you're an audiophile, it should suit your needs. If you are an audiophile, why are you buying a four dollar cassette adapter?
This is a review of the "Maxell Battery Cr2016" offer, as offered by MyBatterySupplier. I did not order this item but consider myself a "customer" for purposes of this Customer Review because I did carefully consider buying it -- just as I am a customer when I enter a brick-and-mortar store, whether I make a purchase or not.Please note that the 3 reviews that were written before mine date from 2006. Now, in 2012, the description states plainly that what one is ordering is a 5-pack of batteries. But I have no idea whether I would get 5 batteries or 1 battery, due to the refusal of the seller to state what he/she is selling. Please read the Description, which I quote here from the Web page as it exists today:"Maxell CR2016 5-Pack 3V Lithium Coin Cell Batteries Maxell CR2016 5-Pack 3V Lithium Coin Cell Batteries FA EA-50CF/3D AWI L10 Duracell DL2016, DL2016B Eveready ECR2016 Kodak KCR2016 Maxell CR2016 NEDA 5000LC Panasonic CR2016 Sanyo CR2016 Toshiba CR2016 Varta CR2016"Come on, folks! Are you selling Maxell batteries? Duracell? Eveready? Panasonic? Sanyo? Toshiba? Varta? I lose all faith in a sellers who will not be pinned down as to what they is really offering. So I see a picture of 5 batteries and I see a description stating "5-pack", but the wriggly, squirmy description of what is being sold leaves me with no confidence in this seller.I'm saving my money for a seller who is clear and definite about the product being sold. I hope you will, too. Amazon does not need sellers who act this way.edelran
I used to have a Canon Elph S100. I took so many pictures with it that when it died I didn't know what to do. I was livid after spending [the money} to have two rolls of film developed at the drug store. I pretty much only take pictures to put on the web. I'm not a big fan of hard-copy prints.So, after some shopping around, I decided the A10 was perfect. I never used the higher resolutions of the S100 (2.1Mpix). The larger size of the A10 actually translates into a much better user interface. Plus, you can get lens and filter kits for the A10. I just wish it had a better manual focus mode!
This Canon needs no introduction. Fantastic!!!Hope it works well and lasts long [ touch wood ]04/20/2011 Update:Have owned this point and shoot since December 2007. Still surviving after all the rough use I have put it through. Has taken some serious bashing at work. I have messed the lens up after I dropped in beach sand. Doesn't open very smoothly but it still manages to function. Was a great buy and i look forward to a good opportunity to upgrade as i retire the ageing war-horse!
Polk's RTi4 is a fantastic little bookshelf speaker. I now own 3 pair of these around my house, and I'm continually floored how wonderful they sound. I'm a bit of an audio snob, but I'm on a budget and simply can't afford the super-high-end audio equipment - and, frankly, these sound pretty darn close at a fraction of the price and size. I'm fairly picky with how my recorded music sounds, and these speakers (combined with a mid-range very clean Harman Kardon receiver/amp) sound fantastic.One word of caution - if you have serious flaws in other audio equipment or your recordings, you won't see the WOW factor of these speakers (for example, I have my iPod set to "lossless compression", but my wife does not. When we're playing my iPod, I constantly say "wow!". My wife's (with standard compression) sounds good, but I don't say "wow".The same is true of another lower-end receiver I've hooked to these speakers - the lack of high end details due to this poorer quality receiver/amplifier come through loud and clear.But - if you have even reasonable equipment, and you care about natural full range sound with very very clear highs, and not a hint of harshness, then these speakers will probably suite you well. They don't have quite the low-end punch that other larger speakers can pack. But, for my purposes, I think they sound absolutely fantastic.(I usually listen to jazz, modern rock, classic rock).
I guess there's much debate about whether any particular connector is better than plain, bare wire. All I can say is, I bought a package of these plugs, connected them to my Polk LSi-15 speakers and Carver amps, and I'll be darned if my two-channel stereo didn't sound "better." With no change in volume or tone, individual instruments seemed more "distinct." I'm sold--these plugs made an audible improvement in my system's sound, compared to bare wire I used before. Nice!
I am quite pleased with the filter. However, it does not sit in the lens as securely as I would have liked.
My mom gave me an eXplorist 200 GPS receiver for Christmas. I had a great deal of difficulty getting started with it because the instructions that came with it were so sketchy. Magellan's online instructions were of no help (their little program eventually told me, "Guess I haven't been able to help you; try customer service.") and their customer service wasn't of much use either.The issue that I had was with the operation of the compass function - I was having great difficulty in getting the compass to point north, despite having re-calibrated the machine twice. Turns out that you only have to walk around a bit to get it to respond properly. Anyway, a moderately decent instruction manual would have explained this (and other things that I had to figure out by messing with the eXplorist 200), but the manual that comes with this GPS receiver is just completely inadequate. And customer service, while they try hard, are just completely useless.Anyway, the machine works well. I went for a walk at lunch today and made a box by navigating with it, and got back to within mere feet of where I'd started. The altimeter is accurate and the rest of the readings appear to be as well. As others have mentioned, the road maps loaded into the machine are pretty sketchy (pretty much only major streets), but they're nice to have.All things considered, I'm very glad to have this unit. I have to tell you, though, I was so frustrated by the inadequate instructions that I was ready to return it (in fact, I was walking on my way to return it when I finally figured out how to get the compass function to work). So, if you get the Magellan eXplorist 200 GPS receiver, plan to have a little patience with it. The function really is pretty self-evident, but you need to take it for a test run to figure it out, since it doesn't all come together immediately upon calibration. (All in all, this was a lot less frustrating than getting the XM radio turned on in my new car - but the instructions were a lot worse.)Happy hiking!
Love it. Great customer support / not that you'll need it. Plug and back it all up. Need I say more? Okay, I will - no blinking light. Short cord (who cares). Heats up - but I don't leae mine on constantly. Manufacturer says it shouldn't stay hot - but it does...strange. I don't think its "sleek" looking, I think its boring looking - a box. I don't care what it looks like. Works well, reliably. Happy with purchase.
Este dispositivo cumple su funci&oacute;n al 100%... solamente protege el lente de tu c&aacute;mara. Es preferible que se da&ntilde;e &eacute;l a que se da&ntilde;e el lente.Recomendaci&oacute;n: procura mantenerlo siempre limpio, sin huellas o cosas por el estilo ya que tu c&aacute;mara se puede perder en modo AutoFocus.Es protecci&oacute;n a bajo costo...
i think it is the greatest thing that ever happend in my life. buy it
I purchased this card to squeeze a little life out of this PC. Drivers for AGP~8 for Win-7 are only supported with neVidia's mid to top of line AGP boards. when I updated form XP to Win`7 and only because I installed a new solid state hard drive and the install went wrong. my old AGP that was just fine was now crap do to no supported drivers. This Video card did not have a cooling fan like my last so I modified it with one and have had no crash or reboot problems as reported by others left feed back. In summery I'll be listing all the parts in this PC whenever I upgrade to Win`8 and rebuild it for a project. .
The Sony Walkman, Sony over the past 2 decades have been about the best product to purchase, from the first tape player walkman I purchased to the CD players, now to the MP3 players. As a long standing tradition, you almost always have to purchase additional headphones as the pair supplied usually do not last very longv (or sound terrible). The same goes for today's MP3 players. Back in 1986 you could purchase a pair of Sony ear buds, and they would last six months, today your lucky if they last two weeks. But Of course the Tape Player walkman would last a long time, until the cover finally separated from the body, and I became tired of taping it back together. Today the Sony NW-E107 model seems to have survived the usual abuse I give these products, How many times can you drop one, I have had mine for nine months now, it is scratched and beat, I have gone through many sets of head phones, But the pair that have lasted are the Sony MDR-EX51 ear buds (around $50), they are coming apart in the usual Sony fashion (a common problem since the 80s), but they have lasted. The Sony NW-E107 itself is still operational. The buttons have become sticky which I resolved with a can of air and silicone spray, the battery life is good (I wish it had a rechragable battery), the sound is good enough. I use this walkman every day, it does take a lot abuse, I am not looking for high fidelity perfection, I am looking for a simple to use, small package that can carry a lot of music, with a reasonably decent sound. This has all that. The only problems I have really encountered areFirst: the software, this is a terribly written piece of software, slow, sluggish and crashes to much. I don't have two hours to load music; I just do not have the patience. There is a program that was available an MP3 drag and drop which I can not find a link to. If you happen to install the provided Sonic Stage, run the task manager sometime, look for SAAD, that would be sonic stage using unescarry resources even thou your player is not connected. I have disabled it in my win xp start up.Two: The buttons, becoming sticky, I fully expected this to occur, given the use and expose. The problem is turning it off. You have to hold the play button for 5 seconds (so says the manual) I have spent ten minutes trying to get this thing to turn off. It usually starts again after I hold it for the 5 seconds. I have managed to turn it off, a few hours later finding it still playing? I have wasted many batteries with this. Now when I want to turn it of I remove the battery entirely. (This causes the player to start at the beginning of the first folder of music) A simple on / off switch would be a nice feature.This has been a fairly good product despite the drawbacks. I am considering purchasing the SanDisk SDMX4-2048 Sansa e250 2 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot as my next MP3 Player. I believe the Good ole' golden days of reliability for Sony are over (I have other failing sony products). But I must say once upon a time they were the best, economical product around.
I received the card reader adapter promptly. It took me about 30 minutes to get the assembly to work properly. I have used it repeatedly since then successfully many times. Good Price!
Lightweight, Convenient, Sturdy, Compact and a nice basic addition to have.Very good product with a well know manufacture.
The card worked out of the box in my Mac Pro. The package includes clear instructions for installing in various model Macs with PCIx slots, including recommendations for which slots to use as well as instructions for using the Expansion Slot Utility.app to set the slot configuration if needed (/System/Library/CoreServices/). Of course, I can't say anything about reliability as I've only had it installed a few hours; I'll update this review after a few months of use. The whole process of installing took about 15 minutes. (NOTE: the 5th port is internal so it's not very useful.)
Coming from a background in networking, I can say without a doubt that these connectors are one of the most innovative advancements in networking. Gone is the day when you spend more time making patch cables than any other task in a new network build.This product is extremely simple and straightforward to use, and if you can't figure it out on your own, the instructions make sure that you have a solid grasp on how to line up and trim the cables, how to insert them into the connector, and even how to clip on the strain boot.
APC is the golden standard for UPS protection. You can't go wrong with purchasing one of their products. I purchased this UPS because of the Smart software that will send a shutdown command to the PC when the battery is almost dead when the power is out. Not just kill the power to your computer when the battery runs out (defeating the purpose of the UPS). This unit only has a serial port connection, not a USB one. Had this UPS included a USB connection I would have given it 5 stars.
Ordered this to upgrade some memory in an old laptop. It was delivered when promised, I seated it in the laptop and it worked fine. I would buy from this vendor again (and probably will, the laptop can still take some more memory!)
Great addition to my camera equipment. I mainly bought it b/c I have a terrible time in getting straight vertical shots. So having the shutter button is a huge plus for me!
I love this product. I've had it for a few years now and I bought it using my employee discount at work. I don't use it much but when I do it prints out perfectly.As far as Vista support goes, the driver does work for Vista as I have no problems with it.And cartridges will be a bit pricey, it's a laser printer not an inkjet. A bit better quality then an inkjet I would expect to pay more. Overall I'm satsified with this product.
I'm just a beginner with this camera (and Canon period) so it's taking a little while to figure out how to use all the extras (which there are plenty of). It's not the easiest camera to just pick up and use, but the pictures I have taken have really good quality to them.
i am mad cause i have not recive any word on this item i ordered.....
Received the item in a timely manner.No problems, and it works fine.However the Remote controller was not included.No big problem as I have another Panasonic VCRand I can use that controller on both.
We purchased this headset over two years ago, and liked it so much we soon ordered a second one. After more than two years of heavy use the first headset broke, so we promptly ordered headset number three.Pros:Comfortable,good sound,simple to install and use,durable,inexpensive.Cons:noneConsidering the price point, these are a tremendous value.Highly recommended.
I purchased this lens to use on my Nikon D300. On the D300 this lens gives a standard field of view close to 50mm. It is light weight and made of plastic and easy to keep in a vest pocket. Center sharpness is good, edge sharpness is not as good wide open. The construction is not professional grade; however, I've used it quite a bit and it seems to be okay in every situation I've tried. Autofocus speed is good and quiet. The manual focus mechanism is smooth and acceptable. Bokeh is acceptable but nothing dramatic. It has a manual aperture adjustment ring and ring lock. I've also tried this lens on my Canon bodies using an adapter. On a full frame body this lens is fairly sharp wide open and vignetting is well controlled, so if you own a Nikon D3, it should work fine. I did notice a bit of corner softness on the full frame bodies. It also has mild chromatic aberration on the edges, but not excessive. For the price, it's a good prime lens and will give you as good a result as any zoom lens at 35mm. If you need better optics, you'll have to spend quite a bit more, but shooting as a professional photographer, I'd have no qualms taking this lens to any job that required this focal length.
By far the best solution for getting mp3's out of the computer and on the road. Inexpensive, small, reliable, way better than any portable hard drive. Ten times more memory than a...64mb mp3 player, plus those things are way over priced. Trust me I used to have it all. Better than the rio volt 250 hands down.
Very happy with the purchase, but I was a little surprised at how long it takes for the machine to load, read the DVD, and actually begin playing it. I haven't timed it, but I think it's somewhere between 30 seconds and a minute. No big deal though.
This is a way better single use camera than the Kodak. Used this in Cozumel and the results were better than expected.
This filter is great! I purchased it to protect the lens on my camera and it does the job. I had no problems fitting it to the lens and it is very sturdy. I was a bit worried about the possibilities of glare, but even shooting against direct light doesn't cause any noticeable flare. I can't think of anymore more I could ask of it for the price.
We have recently used it during our trip to UK and Ireland. Worked perfectly flawless. Made our trip more enjoyable because we don't have to worry about directions. Little annoying at some time when the car symbol which was used by us to show our location on the screen does not transition smoothly to the direction and we thought that we have made a wrong turn.
These headphones are light and comfortable. The sound is clear with descent bass tones. Clearly these were not intended to replace studio headphones. I use them as an alternative to ear buds because they are more comfortable and have a little better sound.
We bought this camera for our 14 years old daughter this summer & She loves it very much. It's handy; easy to operate; & nice looking. The special effects to play back the pictures are wonderful. & of course, the resolutions of the picture are reliable because it's Sony's products. We had used Sony's camcorder and digital camera for so many years, & they never let us down.One thing inconvenient is: Everytime to re-charge the battery, you need to remove it from the camera & insert it to the adaptor. That means, you have to wait for at least 2 hours before you can use it again. So make sure the battery is fully charged all the time to avoid missing good moment.
This cable was cheaper than the competition and more importantly works just as well. At Best Buy I was in a rush and purchased their cheapest HDMI 3' cable for $50. This StarTech HDMI cable is a great deal.
This product is great for Connecting 4 Xboxes together. Works perfectly. I recommend this to anyone that wants to host a LAN party. You can't beat the price for what you get. Great product.
Great binoculars at a reasonable cost. I use them mostly for observing the hummingbirds at our hummingbird feeders, but have also used them for birding when camping. Excellent clarity and focus and easy to use.
The speakers sound great. We were looking for a small sound system for my in-laws and this did just the trick and at a great price as well. They absolutely love it.
Pretty nice and compact GPS and worked really well under all conditions and calculated pretty fast. Real good buy and worth every penny.Gave a 4 instead of 5 for the only reason that suction type stand was difficult to take off the mirror and had to pull real hard.But gave perfect directions.
Can't beat the price for this. If you need a center for your surround system then get this, it will do the job. Sounds nice and not boxey sounding. Big but not too big and not tiny like some other centers. Nice and heavy with gold posts on back for your speaker wire (pretty rare find at this price). Just got the c220s for my rear (which also sound real nice also at a great price) and the c990s for my front (haven't got the c990s yet, being shipped). Jensen makes some nice sounding speakers at a great price. Amazon is real quick with their shipping also (got it in two days with super saver shipping which was free) can't beat that.Buy this, you won't be dissapointed, looks nice also.
Great camera for the beginner, the macro feature offers brilliant sharpness for up-close photos. I have read some complaints about this camera in the past about blurry images, but there are several flash settings to choose from that remedy this problem. Using the macro, I have taken hundreds of photos of tiny invertebrates in the touch table at the public aquarium where I work, and they make beautiful prints as well as greeting cards that will go in our gift shop.I am also impressed with the camera's sturdiness-I accidentally dropped the camera in its u/w housing (without the o-ring in place) in one of the touch tanks, snatched it out and dried it in time-no problems.
Used the TacoTunes adapters with these speakers. Fits pretty good, but be careful when placing the tweets. Not much room between them and the factory tweeter covers (for a non-JBL Tacoma). They sound pretty good, but now my stock stereo is the weak link...They are nice high quality units. I would buy again.
Since gauging my ears to 4g (they're now at 0g) and having had other ear work done, finding comfortable headphones that sound great has been a real challenge. These are the first pair I've come across in a long time that are comfortable to wear when I'm studying for hours or DJ-ing a set. The pink gets me tons of compliments on aesthetics and the sound quality is definitely on par with several pair of more expensive Sony sets I've owned. I tweaked the bass on my MP3 player (Creative Zen) and that amped up the bass sufficiently. The volume control is perfectly placed for easy reach and the cord is long enough that I can wear them comfortably in the booth and in the kitchen. Definitely recommend them to anyone!!
This was a "used" item so the price was very reasonable. But, the item appeared to be in original packaging. We used this to install remote speakers out on the porch and use the Directv audio stations from the television.
..But don't expect too much as far as bass response. For that buy either on or around ear ones.
This unit is pretty good for the price. It basically works well in most cases and has all the basic features. That said, it has weak points: it can take a while to lock and needs an open area out of the woods to pick up the satellites, the user interface is a little clunky and processing a little slow, batteries are used up quickly, and most importantly it seems too sensitive to moisture. Mine died when it was in a coat pocket and we got caught in a rainstorm. We expected it to be basically waterproof, but it condensation got in somehow and it died. Water could be a problem if you're relying on this in a critical situation.
Great product. Of course, the latest versions of the Harmony remote more screen buttons and is in color, but for simply managing my devices, it worked great!!!...
I think people tend to lose sight of something when reviewing this tablet and others like it, it's not meant for professional artists. It's not supposed to be compared to a normal tablet like a Wacom. We have a Wacom in our house, I don't use it (it's for the professional here), but I do use this one.I've use it both for drawing while at my computer and while away from it. I prefer it as a normal tablet. But it's also good as a digital sketchpad of sorts, so long as you keep the paper in place while using it in that way. However, if you're ditzy like me, I suggest you remember to triple check to be sure you've switched the pen from the ink tip to the plastic one before going back to using it as a normal tablet, I won't mention how many times I came dangerously close to drawing, with ink, on the tablet itself.If you review it for what it is and don't compare it to tablets that are purely tablets then it's fine. I give it 4 stars for what it is.It loses one for two reasons --1. The set up software isn't really intuitive and the manuals were frankly a mess2. The pen took one fall onto a carpeted floor and cracked nearly in half. Yeah, I shouldn't have dropped it, but it happens and it cracking that badly that easily is bad. I did just tape it together, and ordered a new one, so it wasn't a huge deal. But, I will compare this one aspect of it to our other tablet and say its pen has been knocked onto a hardwood floor several times by a psycho kitty who likes to try to steal things, and that pen has never cracked even a bit.If you want a tablet you can take with you anywhere and can't afford a tablet PC, this is fine. If you just want a tablet and don't care about portability or the extra feature of being able to draw/write on paper while having it also store digitally, go with a regular tablet like a Wacom.
After window shopping for 6 months I finally decieded on this Panasonic model. I went with an LCD because of brightness and color saturation of picture. This particular model stood out from the rest in clarity and color of picture. Has two component inputs and HDMI input (very important) which will give optimum picture quality from HD cable or DVD source. Front side composite inputs and earphone jack very handy. Sound quality is very good and handles higher volume levels well with very good bass response. High definition broadcast channels are jaw dropping on this tv and even channels that are not HD, look great. I am extremely happy with the quality. Shop around for cables.. From what I read, Monster cables are unecessary expense and excellent cables can be found for half the price...
Product in my opinion would be excellent however it was packed very poorly and has issues that are in the process of being resolved by the manufacturer (Philips) whom provided me with excellent service and follow-up. Thanks Philips for your customer service department.
These speakers are great. They have a nice sound they are the right size. And they fit well for what I bought them for.
This monitor is extremely sensitive. I can easily hear sounds as soft as my son breathing. I'm very happy with the product and highly recommend it.
This is much better then the one that needs a radio frequency. I give the sound quality a 9/10. Great buy!
up graded from a rockford fosgate 300/2 to this 550/2 this amp pounds the crap out of my 2 12w1JL audio subs man this is a must buy for those on a budget also i have a 450/4 rockford fosegate pushing 2 sets of 6/9 and 3 sets of 1 inch tweeters sounds amazing i always buy rockford amps they are great quality and made in usa 2 thumbs up very pleased
Most pictures are too out of focus to use, but every once in a while you get something really clear.Had lots of trouble getting it to work with out computer since it didn't come with instructions, we downloaded a driver from the company website that unnecessarily blocked the auto config. process. Very tough to press buttons when using waterproof casing.
I use my ipod nano to go walking and I am so pleased with how small and light it is. No more heavy and bulky walkmans. And the best part is, you chose whatever music you love. It is also very easy to use, and even while walking at a fast pace I can easily skip or repeat a song, make it louder or softer. It can scratch easily so I bought a case to keep it in, which allows me to still access the controls. This is the smallest most amazing piece of technology. I highly recommend it!
I bought this case for telescope eye pieces and other small accessories. It has worked out perfectly. It is well made and very easy to custom fit to accessories. I did learn that it is better to leave all the foam in Place when fitting it to most accessories. Once you have seperated it, just push the item into it and let the foam compress under the item. Thos works very well. I plan to buy another one when I out grow the one I have. I recommend this case.
Upgraded from G4 Imac 800mhz quite an impovement in response and speed. It handels 4 gig of Photos and Video with ease. Really rocks, Save your money on a tower and take a vacation with the Difference.
I bought the iCurve to compliment my PowerBook G4 and I'm quite please. I use it with an external keyboard and mouse, and it just sits beautiful on the iCurve. The iCurve makes sure that the Powerbook has enough space to dissipate heat, way better than when sitting on a desk. This ensures that your Powerbook does not over heats, and maintains a healthy state of well-being. In addition, it raises the Powerbook high up so that its at eye level, so it feels more like the Powerbook is a 15&quot; LCD screen, instead of a laptop. Lastly, the product just looks beautiful. I would recommend this to any laptop owner, especially those with Apple iBooks or Powerboooks.
This case looks great, stands the punishment but when coming to taking the iPod out of it, it is incredibly difficult. You will need help from someone to pull the case while you use some sort of rubber or wooden stick to push the iPod out of the casing.If you don't want to take the iPod out of the case EVER, then buy it. It is a great protection. But if you want to use any docking port, forget about this piece.
The toner worked perfectly, as expected. I am a designer and only use genuine inks and toners. I can't take a chance with the quality of my work. However, it took much longer to receive it than I anticipated. I didn't notice the delayed delivery date until after I paid for it. In hindsight, I would probably spend the few extra bucks and buy it locally.
This is the correct image, but the mount is actually for a Garmin Zumo GPS, not the StreetPilot 2820. I already had one mount for my Zumo 550, and took a chance that the image was correct even tho the title was for a 2820, and luckily I was right.
I had the opportunity to compare a Chinese-made (German design) Grundig YB400PE side-by-side with a Japanese-made Sony ICF-SW7600G, both of which were purchased in December, 1999. I had heard lots of good about this Grundig and hadn't heard much about this particular Sony. I was expecting the Grundig to take the prize, but in my opinion, the Sony won hands down. The biggest plus that I'd heard about the Yacht Boy was the great sound. Although the sound wasn't bad for it's size, I can't honestly say that it was much better than the Sony. They both sounded acceptable and very similar to me. Keep in mind that these are not Hi-Fi radios, although you can get stereo sound from the FM band through use of stereo headphones on each unit.Both units function similarly, but the glaring difference in features is that the Sony has the Synchronous Detection circuitry, which in my opinion makes this radio shine over the Grundig since tuning to faint or weak stations and even stronger ones was simplified and easier to hear. Once the Sony locked-on to a signal, you needn't fiddle with any of the fine-tuning settings, in contrast to the Grundig which I found needed semi-constant attention to keep a weaker signal tuned in.Use of the keypad was more certain with the Sony as the slight click of the buttons let you know when you had selected a number. The Sony also only uses 4 AA batteries vs. 6 with the Grundig. The Grundig does include an AC adaptor, which the Sony does not (although $9 at your local Radio Shack will solve this problem). The Sony seemed to have the overall higher quality in materials and workmanship, but was slightly heavier although very solid-feeling. The Grundig felt to be constructed of a lighter-grade plastic which made it feel that it might also be less durable.If your looking for something better than this Sony, be prepared to spend at least $400 and more.
I have a 4th Gen Photo iPod and this is a nice addition to it. It's lightweight and the redesigned earbuds are so much more comfortable than the ones that came with my "big" iPod. The clip-on version is a huge plus. My husband has a 1st Gen Shuffle and if my Shuffle weren't pink he'd be wearing it.
Seems only people that don't like something write a review. Personally, I like the frame. I KNEW it could only be used with an $8 a month service over the Internet BEFORE I bought it. The service is easy to use and so is the frame. My Mother doesn't have to do anything to get 20 pictures a day sent to her. I have uploaded 200+ photos and 20 new ones randomly appear every morning. They can use any picture I send for what ever they want - I don't care! Hell, maybe I'll become so popular that my face will become a commodity and some one will call me for a $$million$$ contract! (yeah-right) There are several other options one the service, like sending photos on a certain day, locking certain photos so they stay on the frame, etc. My mother lives 1,500 miles from me and has no computer or computer knowledge, so this works very nicely. My brother can also send photos, as can anyone else I am willing to give my password to.
The sales person said this printer could handle card stock. The printer didn't pick up card stock paper, so I had to use the individual sheet feeder. There are a lot of problems with the sheet feeder. One is that the printer doesn't pull in sheets evenly and the print comes out crooked most of the time. The paper crumples when it goes in slightly diagonally. When printing more than one page, users should pull out the paper tray when using the sheet feeder so the printer doesn't pick up paper from the tray.Curling is a more serious problem with card stock. It doesn't flatten out like regular paper.Make sure the clear circles on the ends of the cartridge or inside the printer are taped so the printer will use all of the toner in the cartridge. Also, shake the cartridge when the toner is low and the cartridge will last twice as long. Our first cartridge lasted three years.
The first thing I realized when unboxing these cameras is the fact that they dont pivot in any direction, only up and down. BIG problem when you're putting them on a wall and are trying to point them left or right. Funny how no one mentioned that. You cant flip the camera on its side because the image wont correct itself. So im going to either have to spend more money finding a decent swivel mount or ghetto rig something in order to have the cameras point in the direction I need them to point. BIG UPSET. Image is clear and IR works "ok". Color doesnt work unless camera is next to the base. (Which is a rip) Audio wouldnt work first time I plugged in. Had to unplug and replug a few times before it started to work. Not a good first impression of Nortech for me. Low end low budget cameras right here.
It gets a four from me - probably because I have had it so long I see some of the warts and/or things they could do better (how about a function that starts recording one show when the other ends - if they overlap - a bigger issue as I see more and more shows that start at 9:59 ER on Thursday for example - perhaps because of things like TIVO).But in the end it is awesome - easy to set up, generally works perfectly and lets you take control of your TV/entertainment viewing. Watch on your schedule, never have to worry about start times or getting home - watch live stuff and get up for thirty minutes to run an errand or jsut answer the phone. Have't found the reccommend function that useful - and I probably watch more TV as it ensures I never miss a program. But I watch far more programming ( stopped surfing, and don't watch ads) and it helped elminate the need for Netflix.Would like a bigger hard drive, a bit faster processor and it is time for an OS update. It is also pretty pricey given what some of the cable/satellite guys are charging when they have this piece of equipment (like 1/3 the monthly price). But would I buy it again? In a heartbeat.
Had the 30GB which I gave to my wife. Downloading and creating more video, plus music library continually growing, so needed the extra capacity. Also, some minor but nice enhancements. Had Black but went white this time. Upgraded my headphones to Shure, so the combination is unmatched...
Great pair of headphones, and even better at amazon's reduced price, I just wish the fur was removeable. I bought these when I was in NYC and when I returned to Tampa Bay the fur seemed more of a hinderance in this weather, I attempted to remove it only to find that the entire headband unravelled with it leaving me with an unuseable product. This was my fault, and even so, I contacted Skull Candy and they replaced them free of charge once I replaced the damaged unit. This was a huge plus, and I will definitely buy more of their headphones in the future, not only was the replacement free, it was an upgraded unit with less bulky plugs, bravo gentlemen, customer service at it's best.
I LOVE this GPS. I bought it for the cell phone blue-tooth capability primarily and it's very clear both for me and the person I'm talking to. I also used the free 1-year MSN Direct and it is also fabulous. I highly recommend this GPS for anyone - so many neat features and very user friendly - easy to use.
This strap is a good replacement to the OEM straps that come with most cameras.
I finally went HD last year, but my old JVC workhorse is hard to let go of, and I still have it. It's a great wedding cam with its 1-lux low light rating. I pretty much never had to use gain for anything ever. I have shots of the moon and stars with no gain that are breathtaking. No, it doesn't have optical image stabilization, but by the time this cam came out, electronic stabilization had gotten just as good. The only flaw this cam has (and every cam seems to have at least a couple of things it could do better) is that the auto-focus could be a bit quicker in a run & gun situation. I have gotten some vignetting on really sharp edges such as guitar strings, but that's fairly common with SD interlaced cams. Overall the images this things shoots are incredible. It also mimics film quite well in digital wide mode. It's a very sturdy model too. I've never dropped mine, but I get the feeling it would take quite a fall to break this thing. It doesn't have XLR inputs, but when this cam came out, those were only found on cams costing $3,000 and up. The internal stereo mic is quite good though, especially outdoors. That's one of the reasons I've kept the cam so long. I've used it to record nature sounds for my sound collection for several years. It does a better job than any of my other mics, and I've been doing sound engineering work since the 80s. At the prices these cams go for on the used market, a guy could do a whole lot worse than a JVC GR DV-3000.
I have to say that all other reviews not taking this product seriously need to stop disrespecting the rating and review system. Anyway; I installed the cable to my Flux Capacitor and once the information stream had reached 88,000 000,000,000,000 miles an hour I was able to listen to live music/entertainment from any year in history. A dark Jedi friend of mine also used this cable to connect various equipment on his personal Star Destroyer, and couldn't express more positively how he was able to enjoy the latest CD from Michael Buble in such high quality whilst shooting down several Republic starships. Buy this cable now people.
The pictures and movie quality were mediocre-- hardly worth the $75-80 we paid for this camera. But my kids both loved the toy. The shocker was how quickly it died. Because it was such an expensive toy we only let them play with it on trips, like on the airplane. Imagine my surprise when this apparently ridiculously durable looking toy, built and weighing like a tank, broke after maybe 5 uses, all under adult supervision. None of the buttons work anymore. No idea what caused it to die, but it's not as if it was dipped in water or dropped or anything. Terribly disappointing. At about $15-20 I'd consider myself satisfied with what we got out of it. At $30-40 I'd consider myself disappointed. At $75-80 I feel completely ripped off.
A very nice sound system. Plenty for the average sized computer room. Maybe think of a 7.1 with a larger room. A good sound card also helps.
After returning two failed OEM lamps from other sellers, I purchased this Benq lamp from this seller which included the housing which is not shown in the accompanying photo. With the housing provided I only had to remove the old lamp and install the new lamp which only took a few minutes. The lamp works fine and continues to provide an excellent picture with original brightness returned to the projector.
Ok Gaming laptop,The 8600m GT is not a very powerful card, not many intensive games run well at naitive 1680 1050,Amazing user interface, volume controls etc are very smooth and slick.Asus offers 1 year of free accidental damage protection for ALL NOTEBOOKS so Free Insurance!DONT BUY FROM BEST BUY&lt; they have a gimped, slower model, with no accessories, and only a 1 year warranty!!I Liked this computer, i hated the best buy edition, And i needed something with alot more power.
My TiVo was having difficulty picking certain stations because I had split my cable three times (two tv's and one computer) and then twice more at the TV so I can watch TV and record TiVo and the same time. All this splitting caused a dramatic loss in signal by the time it reached TiVo. Annoyed, I replaced all the splitters with the "high-end" Monster 2ghz splitters. The splitters did not measurably improve my signal, the missing channels did not appear on TiVo, nor did any channel appear better than before. However, I am using a TV's from the 90's with no HD so I'm not sure if that really would have improved the clarity anyway, but I thought it worth a try. Next I installed the Motorola Broadband drop amp (at the source cable, prior to the three-way split mentioned above) and presto, all those channels that previously were too weak for TiVo to pick up now were coming through great. I can't say for certain if it has improved my internet connection because I never had a problem before but the internet was working great after the installation. Regardless the problem was with the TV and now the TV signal has greatly improved.
I've gone through probably a dozen antennas trying to get reception in my first floor apartment. Some of them had built-in amplifiers; others I tried using a Winegard amplifier or a cheap Kmart model. This one is head and shoulders above the rest. Without the amplifier my antenna could find a number of stations, but couldn't provide strong enough signal strength for a decent picture. With this amplifier, almost all of those channels come in perfectly clear!This is a very sturdy device with a solid metal casing. It's expensive, but with this amplifier you get quality for your money.
I bought this screen for my dedicated home theater room. I have the epson 8350 projecting onto this 10 foot screen. It's amazing! Both movies and video games (xbox 360) look great. I was able to construct and hang the screen by myself. The assembly took about an hour, but if I had to do it again it would take half that time. The construction of the screen is very solid and even with the projector off it looks nice on the wall. I would definately buy again and recommend to anyone in the market for a home theater screen.
It's an S-video cable and it works. Quality seems good; color isn't off or anything, and construction seems solid.Note: I have noticed some reviews for S-video cables saying you must have a 7-pin S-video connector to hook up to a 7-pin output (like on a laptop). As far as I can tell this isn't true; my laptop 7-pin output works fine with this cable which is 4-pin to 4-pin. The extra pins in the laptop output jack are used for transmitting RGB component video over a special 7-pin S-video cable, which I don't think ever caught on widely and has now been superseded by HDMI.
This replaced a spyder2 express color calibration device. (which was a pain to use and recallibrate)Pros:-very sleek design and packaging-pretty accurate color calibration-dual monitor calibration-ambiant light calibration (although I'm not sure if it is actually doing anything, it does flash some fancy lights though, like the knight rider car. =) )Cons:-color calibration could be more accurate.I'm using this device to calibrate a hanns 28" lcd and a acer 22" lcd. It managed to achieve the same color calibration for both monitors. I do wedding/engagement/bridal photography and accurate color calibration is a must!I am using this on vista, and installation was such a breeze!
The Garmin Carry Case is a nice addition to the eTrex GPS. The case is well made and covers most of the unit with its protective material. The buttons on both sides of the GPS are exposed and easy to access and the click stick is also exposed and easy to access (contrary to another reviewer's comments). There is a belt clip and metal loop on the back to help fasten the unit however you want. Overall, if you're like me and prefer to keep your toys clean and unscratched, the Garmin Carry Case is for you.
This is a pretty basic purchase. Cat6 cables - how hard can it be? These work as one would expect, seem to be of acceptable quality, certainly worth the very affordable price. Shipping was within promised time frame. I would recommend the item and the seller. Well done.
Got 3 of them just in case for my new 480hz LED HDTV. Can see the blades of grass and dirt clods while watching baseball so I guess it is working just fine. @ $1.83 each ($5.49 total), free shipping, relative quick delivery.....so far win win. If they all fail will then buy the 10 buck one. Just had to go for these low priced ones to see and so far the 1st one used works just fine. The tech support stuff world can be snobbish at times but this one sort of puts a smirky smile on my face $$ wise. I guess time will tell in the interim.
Compatability with my camera;reliablity of the product;after sales service;and delivery time. I can say that I have been extremely satisfied with all these points.
I compared these to the Boston Acoustics MCS130's in my apartment and though the Boston's are quiet ugly (especially the subwoofer), they won in terms of sound quality. To test both speaker sets, I first connected them full range to my stereo to test their total capabilities. While the HK's produce clear and detailed, but perhaps too bright sound, any midrange tones sounded as if it were coming from a tin can. This is common for small speakers, but it made the music I chose to test with sound like it was coming from a pair of cheap headphones.I then set up them up properly, calibrated my Onkyo receiver with it's calibration mic tool and watched key scenes in the following movies: Ronin, Troy, and American Gangster. I also listed to various genres of music from my PS3. Once again, the Boston speakers sounded fuller and produced a more even tone, and didn't sound like they were in a tin can.On a lighter note, the HK's subwoofer is fantastic. It is very attractive, loud, and clear but keep in mind that it's huge! The Boston MCS130 subwoofer is absolutely the ugliest subwoofer I've ever seen and frankly, for 200-watts, it should have more oomph. I have a feeling the HK subwoofer wins because it's port is up top, firing in the same direction as all the connections, where as the Boston's port fires downward along with the subwoofer speaker itself. So, my carpet ends up absorbing more sound from the Boston than the HK.The HK's have standard speaker terminals. I read all these reviews about how audiophiles prefer the fancy banana plug connections but in all reality, as long as the wire is fully connected, you're fine. At least at this level of stereo equipment. The Boston's connections are so close together it's actually a pain in the @$$ just to connect the wires. Connecting the HK was a breeze!If you intend to mount these HK's to anything other than the wall or HK's overpriced stands, you're going to end up having to build a custom mount. I haven't found a universal mount (other than those that you just sit the speaker on) that will safely and securely hold the HK speakers. They use this funny multi-part mounting system that is frankly ridiculous. The HKs look great on the wall, don't get me wrong, but just looking at it, they obviously did it to ensure people bought the HK stands instead of the generics! I hate when companies do that crap. Mounting should be standardized!I returned the HKs. They just weren't good enough. I think I'm going to return the Bostons too. They sound good enough I think but they are so freakin' ugly and their matte finish doesn't match my glossy Samsung (which, frankly, I wish wasn't glossy but oh well). I didn't think speakers standing out would bother me but man do they!These are good speakers folks, but be forewarned that they have a limited midrange, and the subwoofer doesn't pick it up.
Its a very simple item to use I bought it to connect my DirecTV and PS3 to my home theater that only have 1 optical input, I have it for a month now and works perfect. It was a little big that expected.
it has good sound quality and ive had it over a year now. Does what its supposed to and a cheap way to avoid new CD player
I bought this as a gift for a coworker who resigned from the job. A group of us decided to get pictures together, we thought the musical aspect would be fun as well. The set up was rather easy, no problems there. The play back worked well also. However at one point when wanting to pause it and then trying to continue, I could not find out how to continue from the spot that we paused it at, although you could quickly go through the pictures until you got to where you were, without the music however. I believe that this was a great gift, and that it will be enjoyed. I can not comment on the durability of the product however. Overall I recommend getting this along iwth a memory card, so you can simply add everything to that and stick it in the frame.
fits the truck just like it should and everything looks great. It had a few extra pieces than what I used, so I guess it does even more than what I needed
I bought the JBL GT0804 as a replacement to the subwoofer to my home surround that I'd blown out. I was a little concerned about the range of the predominantly car subwoofer comparing with a home sub, but there was no need for concern. The speaker fit in the original subwoofer cabinet just fine, and it performs well above my expections. I highly recomend this product.
I have a Canon G12 and this is a perfect tripod for it. It is very easy to use and very portable. If you like to hike this is a must have item. Also, this can be used as a handle for the camera as well. I have taken this with me in my jacket pocket with the camera with no problems.
So far, I like this camera. The only shortcoming I see is that there isn't a place in the bottom of the camera in which you can mount it on a tripod. That would come very useful in low light situations when you're trying to achieve certain effects.
I found these discounted for $40 for the pair. There was nothing to loose in buying them. I connected them to a passive subwoofer that has left and right speaker out channels to implement a crossover. These speakers are splendid for the mostly low volume listening we do in our sitting room while drinking wine or occasional martini. I have them on wedges on the hardwood floor on either side of a large plant so they face us directly while sitting. They are good at producing low or relatively high volume sound. The sound is relatively linear so the highs do not overwhelm the mids or vice-versa. You can hear most subtleties of any genera of music. Above all they are clear and never muddy in any range in which they produce sound. They are not at all tinny or boomy. They are even and clear. Their bass is lacking but not reprehensible. I would only use them with a subwoofer. You have to have a three-way speakers to produce solid bass without a subwoofer. I have Panasonic and Sony mini-systems without subwoofers but with three-way speakers and they both sound really good with really powerful bass.
I've owned my iQue 3600 for over a year. I use it every day & drive at least 20k per year for work.Additionally, I fly at least once per month & take it with me.The dash mount and additional charger/speaker is perfect.Occasionally it locks up & there are some cases where it can't find things, but it's always spot on for directions.When I drive with others who know the area, they're always surprised if it takes us on a different route, but never disappointed- it is usually faster or at least more direct (even if it pulls you off a highway & through town- which can save significant time).I use all the features except waterways and believe each one to be worth having. Especially the "all points of interest".They even sent out a free updated CD for me this past year & when I broke the car charger they mailed out a free one (it was my fault that it broke).I can't say enough good things about Garmin, the product & service.
THE MOVIES ARE HARD TO FIND FOR THIS MINI DVD. THE BATTERY LEAKED AFTER A YEAR. SO I HAVE IT USED IT FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW.
I did a lot of research to get a bag for my 17" Dell 9300 Inspiron laptop and finally selected it. And, I realised that I have not done any mistake. This is the perfect bag I was looking for. It has a separate and properly secured compartment for Laptop. The design is ultimate. I would definitely recommend this.
I recently bought a Dell laptop and it does not send enough power down the USB line to drive my scanner. Technical support recommended a powered USB hub.I tried just about all the major brands (Belkin, D-Link, Linksys, etc.) and none of them worked. Some wouldn't power the scanner at all. Others would, but then if I re-booted the computer, the scanner would no longer be recognized. I would have to unplug the scanner, re-boot, and then plug it back in so that the OS (WinXP) would recognize it.I must have tried 1/2 dozen hubs and I was pretty much ready to give up when I finally bought this Aten model from Amazon. It works great!I highly recommend this as it does everything a hub is supposed to do and much more than all the others. It's also very small (the image above makes it look bigger than it really is) which is great because it hardly takes up any space. I love it!
I read all the reviews and knew what to expect, but you can't tell for sure with a keyboard until you have a hands-on experience with it. In this case, I felt the keys required way too much force to depress. After typing a paragraph or two, my fingers were tired. In addition to the keyboard's resistance, the noise was extreme. As I say, I knew from my reading that some people found it too noisy and others too resistant, but there was a time when I had liked keyboards like this one and thought I might still enjoy it. I didn't, so I returned it promptly.The next keyboard I tried was the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard, which I love and which I also purchased here on Amazon. See my review for that if you are still searching.
Reviews on this item are very mixed and indeed, I had an adverse experience myself. The first kit I ordered shipped the same day I ordered it but seemed to be defective out of the box. I attached the battery and tried to charge it. Nothing. I disconnected the battery pack and tried to run the unit on AC power. No dice. Nada. Zip. Nothing.Amazon wanted me to contact Mintek customer support, however I explained to them that the unit didn't seem to be receiving power and was completely non-operative so it was very doubtful that there would be anything Mintek could do. Amazon approved the return and I received the replacement kit within 3 days.Although I have yet to hook up and charge the battery, the unit has otherwise performed flawlessly. I've had it since mid-July and use it at work; 5 days a week for 3-5 hours a day. A few observations:1) I have only used store-bought DVDs in it.2) I have not charged the battery pack so do not know how it performs under battery power.3) The drive is a little loud but maybe it's more noticeable because of close proximity as opposed to proximity to full-size devices. The noise does not interfere with hearing through the speakers.4) The unit speakers are pretty lousy, but usable in a relatively quiet environment.5) The sound is very nice and clear through the headphones.6) Picture is very satisfactory.7) The drive mechanisms (hinges, etc) seem extremely fragile and demand a light touch. I doubt it would withstand much punishment. People have complained about snapped hinges and the like. Be sure this item is more delicate than the average portable CD player.I would not recommend this unit for use in a rough & ready environment (outdoors, camping, etc.) and suggest it be solidly secured in a vehicle.
I thought Tiffen was a quality company, but although the 46mm filter arrived packaged safely and securely, the glass rattles every time it's moved or touched.The lens I want it on is for sneaky photos, but there's no sneaking up with this rattletrap attached. It probably does everything else it's supposed to, but boy is it loud. Never thought a filter could do that.Tiffen 46mm UV Protection Filter
Spent few days and tried all the solutions that I can find online, just can't get this to work. My old MR814v2 is fine and the setup is way easier than this one. Lucky enough, I recommended theBelkin ME1004-R Wireless Cable/DSL Router 802.11gto all my friends during the past year, so far no complaints.
Hi everyone,I acquired this player about a month ago from Harmony Electronics, Brooklyn. I live in India and got this player through my uncle who lives in U.S. After going through the reviews on Amazon and Dealtime, I decided to buy this player. For $200+, you won't get a better player like this.Pros:1. Plays anything and everything.2. Very good screen clearity.3. Extremely compact design (without the battery attached)4. Easy modification of software to play All Region DVDs.5. Decent sound ouyput (when compared with the size of the player)Cons:The only I found is the Bulky battery.I went to the Audiovox website and it was strange to see that they offer two types of batteries with this player. The one shipped is very bulky and doesnot make the player portable. They offer one more battery which is completely flat and compact in design. This battery costs $100 which is very expensive.Guys, is there a place from where I can buy this battery at a reasonable price ? Or is there any idea with which I don't have to use the bulky battery when I am carrying the player in my bag ?
My Logitech remote just took a dump, so I had to use this one. I was hesitant just becuz I was used to the Logitech for years. Very similar to set up to the Logitech, but this is better becuz I can add more devices than the one I had. Also it lights up when I pick it up. Love that. Like the joystick, though not sure it will hold up. Great buy for the money spent, and a life saver with the other remote dying!
I purchased this product because of "ads" and I was not disappointed. Fast, clean and the price was wonderful. Don't hesitate..very please and on time delivery.
I think that this ia an ok camera - If this is your first camera you may not know any better and you will be happy but there are some definite problems!First pros - It does take pictures and they are nice enough. It is Also small and compact which is great for travel. and if you really need a 5 mega pixel this is a great price. Cons- ifyou need a fast shutter speed for small kids that do things in a blink of an eye there are other camera out there that will do the job better. I can take almost 2 pics with my other camera before this one is ready after taking the first picture. I am not real pleased with the picture quality it blurs around the edges I have taken better pics with my other camera. Also probably not real important but I do not like the how images look on the LCD screen it is kind of distracting.
what a lousy design. I expected this to be the same size as the quick cam fusion.It is nothing like it and huge. The pictures display pictures on Amazon are not scaled. This model is twice as big. The support brace will not hold it on anything but a flat surface. Isn't usable on a lcd flat screen or laptop.I returned it to Amazon. They charged me a 20% restocking fee.Won't be using Amazon any more.
I'm 100% satisfied. It was simple to hook up and works like a charm. Easy to use on just about any surface, and has a very simple way to turn off to save the batteries.....Very satisfied! (Price was right too!)
Great product is very easy to set up and use. I purchased it as a gift for my mother and after setting it up for her and using it I will purchase one for myself.
I purchased this hard drive about a year ago, and I hate it. When my powerbook goes to sleep, it freezes. I contacted the company and they said they were aware of the problem but could not fix it. Now, if I don't use the drive for 15 minutes, if freezes and I have to manually remove it from the computer to reset it. I do not recommend using this to backup important data as it is simply not reliable.
I purchased this to replace a Linksys WRT54G. Most of the same features are there, and I would estimate the performance and reliability of my wireless connections has increased by a factor of ~150% in my small house. A couple of annoying anomalies (which only a techie like me would notice anyway) are:1) No WINS server may be specified as an option to the built-in DHCP server scope.2) Instead of passing the DNS servers which the router acquires from the ISP on to DHCP clients, the router passes its own IP address. It seems to work, though, because I can get out just fine. Must be doing DNS forwarding.3) From my inside network, I can no longer access any port-forwarded host using the DDNS name and port number. It works OK from outside, as before.For most people looking for a first or basic router, I would recommend the WRT54G (not GX) which goes for about 1/3 the price, and $10-$15 extra usually gets you the "Speed Booster" model which I haven't tried.Go to http://www.linksysinfo.org for lots more reviews and technical discussions about many Linksys products.
My money couldn't have been better spent. Great value, great sound.
Not such a strong showing from Asus on this product. Serial ATA drive fail to load under Windows 7 RC1. IDE drive running stable. The chipset now overheating when multitasking. No more NVidia chipset on Intel socket boards for me
product did not work. wanted it to download music but it would never sync with computer it wouldn't charge the device either
I'm very pleased with the product. It works as advertised. I would encourage anyone looking for maps to load onto this to do a search for "gpsfiledepot". There are many excellent, free maps available as well as instructions for making your own custom maps. Maps are both Mac and Windows compatible.
This item was a perfect fit and was able to set my radio perfectly in my 95 Lumina. It was a great buy.
Please do not buy this product. It does not work, it is dangerous, and it could damage your phone. The product never worked for me and it was very clear when I pulled it out of the box that it was a cheaply made.Prior to purchasing this product, it did not read the reviews in detail (something I normally do) because it was only $3.99. After my experience, I decided to read the reviews in detail to see if my product experience was isolated. Given the poor quality of the product, I thought I may not be alone. Here is a summary of customer feedback:1. Only one port actually works on the device2. " I looked at the charger and noticed that the red LED was still lit. Two seconds later smoke started coming out of the charger. It was fried."3. The product is a 5V charger...the iPhone and all apple products require a 10V product4. Product began to smellTHIS CHARGER WILL NOT WORK FOR ANY APPLE PRODUCT. In addition, it could damage your phone or set your car on fire. If you love you family, car, and phone I recommend that you do not buy this product or anything else sold by this seller. He is clearly selling cheap and dangerous products.
I am very disappointed in Panasonic producing such an inferior product. I also have had a "H07" failure after having had this unit only for a little over a year! After only occasional use, the DVD player is now nothing more than a useless hunk of metal.It is my understanding (after doing a search on "Panasonic H02" & "H07" failures) that this is quite a common problem with Panasonic DVD players.I will not trust, or purchase, another Panasonic product again until the company can demonstrate that their quality standards have been greatly improved, and that they treat their customers with greater concern.
My friend bought these for her 1988 Fiero, and I helped her put them in. They were a breeze to install, but what was even more amazing was the bass these relatively small speakers could produce. In her little car you can feel the low notes in your chest and they rattle the mirrors! The built in tweeters are also very good. I would recommend these to anybody looking for an oddball 4x10 speaker set.
This little modem works great and is small, easy to use. It, of course, is not very fast since it is on just a regular phone land line. It sends/receives faxes and is handy when once in awhile, DSL is not available for an internet connection.
I bought this dvd player on 11/30/09. Two days ago is stopped playing dvds, it wouldn't eject the dvd and now it no longer works. Thank goodness I have a week to return it and get my money back. yo Magnavox you can't make a simple dvd player last longer than 90 days!!
I gave it a 2 because the setup was easy... However, it falls short because if you've got a cordless phone forget about it. popping noises and lines are so irritating I have to remove it and try to find something better.
it has one BIG advantage over the other brands. At least from my tests in-store, it appears to be one of the only ones to play mp3 DVDs (not just CDs). That's a big deal because you can cram 4.7 gigs of mp3 data and play it on here! With THAT feature you wouldn't need the 5-disc changer and the 1-disc random feature would be fine. Something to consider...
I've used the TomTom GO for about 6 months now and travelled all over the west coast, USA. It is really an attractive model unlike the dull looking garmin ones. I love the touch screen and the easy to navigate menus. Loading the maps on the SD card is also easy via USB (don't need bluetooth for that).I did have some problems with the maps though as they weren't accurate sometimes in the rural, wild areas (I ended up in the middle of nowhere once). But I believe TomTom's maps are the best so all other systems would have the same problem.The warm up time for the TomTom to sync up with the satellites is a minute in the worst scenarios and it recalculates directions within 10seconds in case you miss the turn.The best part is that I can stick it on the windshield with its stand which is very sturdy and I did have apprehensions about it earlier but they are all gone now.Screen is very bright and you can see it in bright sunlight too. Menu are very well planned so it is easy to re-route etc in case of road block etc. You can create your own bookmarks etc.The only issue I found is that it doesn't provide the phone numbers of the hotels etc (which acura's navigation system does). Also, you need to know the category of a point of interest (if you don't know the address) in order to locate it on the GPS.But the system makes up for these things more than enough. A definitely worth buying system.
I have used this film and I love it. The color casts a little toward sepia, as opposed to true black, but for the convenience of developing, I truly don't care. Wonderful stuff. Wish it was easier to find!
I bought 2 sets of these in 1991 and still use both pair everyday.The base is very low and clean. The highs are crisp and clear. It sounds as if there is a sub-woofer. They are heavy but very durable. I have traveled with them to Europe and around the U.S. One pair I use with an old IBM ThinkPad as a kitchen kiosk to play yahoo radio. I can blast them and hear them great out on the deck. I have used them often and play my music loud. (korn, filter, rap, rock, classical) They still sound perfect and have no rattles or distortion after 15 years. If the new speakers are manufactured they same way as they were 15 years ago then I would recommend them highly. In fact I am considering buying two more pair while they are still available. They can be used for mp3 players, tv, computer, cdplayer, DVD players..etc
Please read the other reviews! I also purchased this item, it worked fine for a few weeks and now is defunct. They will charge you between $700 - $3,000 (not kidding - their quote) to retrieve your data before sending you a replacement. I sure wish I had read the other bad reviews first. Obviously a common problem as their website deals with this exact problem in depth.
I just love this strap. It came as a bonus when I bought my Olympus Evolt E-510 here at Amazon. It's very comfy around the neck and the rubbery material on the neck pad makes sure it stays in place. I read a review about the metal rings at the ends scratching camera bodies. I believe that they are indeed capable of doing so but the beauty of it is you can actually take them off and use the strap's ends directly. It also features a quick release system which makes storage much easier especially for those who, like me, use small bags like the Olympus gadget bag. The memory card holder is a nice touch for those who need to carry extras. Quality is superb. Even the plastic components bespeak class with no rough edges. Without a doubt a great buy or, if you're lucky enough as in my case, freebie.
If I could give this CD-RW zero stars I could. The editorial review says plug-n-play and you're all set. Nothing could be further from the truth.I installed this CD-RW through the USB 1.1 port on my T20 IBM Thinkpad (PIII 700MHz, 128RAM, Win2k). Right from the get go it wouldn't work.1) You can't see roughly 95% of the files on exisitng data CD-RW's.2) When writing files to CD-RW it wrote a strange accompanying file in the same folder for each data file. When opened with WordPad, the new file contains thousands of Chinese characters (no kidding, Chinese! Not those funny Windows characters but real Chinese).3) All formatting of CD-RW's fails within one minute.4) 50% of the time you can't even eject your CD's with the eject button. Even when the drive is not reading or writing and &quot;ready&quot; light is on, the open/close button simply does nothing. You have to turn the drive off and reboot just to get your CD out.I checked the I/O Magic website and it is cluttered with message boards complaining about all kinds of other weird problems with I/O magic optical products. The comments on technical support are no better.Don't waste your money. Look somewhere else for your CD-RW solution.
Sorry to hear of the bad experiences that others have had with the Tungsten E. I have had mine since November, so that makes 5 months, and I dont have any problems or regrets. The screen is very clear, the processor is fast, and I appreciate the large memory. I also use it with a 64MB memory stick, and installed the Filez software to manipulate files. I don't particularly like the page up/down hardware on the E. My old M105 worked more cleanly for this function. I also agree that the battery life is not long, but I just figure that this is to be expected given the great display and the faster processor. It recharges quickly and easily for me.
It's nice to have a built in AM/FM radio in this FRS 2-way Cobra radio. While waiting for your party to call in, you can listen to your favorite stations and it 'cuts' in when they try to reach you.The unit can be hard to 'program' but not any more than other devices like it, that have multiple uses. I didn't find the range to be any worse than my Motorola FRS radios. I like the beep that it provides when you stop talking, so the other party knows you are done.The potential downside for some users is the 4 AAA batteries that it uses, but I use rechargables that I find last long enough for my useage, and helps cut down the cost as compared to alkaline batteries. See my review of the duracell rechargeables.
Olympus has a good reputation, sooo, I decided to buy the Verve, should have been a bit more alert, why Olympus changes the price so drastically because of color is beyond me. The difference between a silver one and a colored one is substantial, looks like 30 to 40 dollars, go figure that one out.I now have it 3 days, it is terribly awkward to use, the shutter release is too stiff, photo results were erratic, about half somewhat out of focus, and half very good.There are many pluses to the camera, unfortunately there is no point in writing them, today went to Thanksgiving dinner with my family. When I turned the camera on all I saw was bright blurs in the screen, it was finished in 3 days and got no photos of family or friends.To say that I am angry is just too simple, I would love to prefix the word angry with some other adjectives but will not do it here as I would like this warning letter published for others to see.I am returning this camera tomorrow, that is if I can control myself from throwing it out a window, shame on you Olympus.My rating on this product is zero stars. not 1, cannot get this on with zero stars, Olympus, get your act together.Very Angry Customer
I bought this amp because my Onkyo Integra finally died.The Onkyo A-9555 was delivered DOA. As with another reviewer, all of the monitoring lights were on and the remote had no effect. Onkyo customer service described this as being in the "safe" mode.Onkyo customer service was polite and responsive, although it took awhile to get through. They suggested that as it was delivered DOA, I should return it to the dealer (B&H;); I did. I got polite, rapid replacement from B&H.;For the price ($385) it is is an OK, but not great amp.Not having a balance control can is a big hassle. (My older Onkyo had one.)
First off: I attach a hood to all of my lenses for protection. From all the hoods I've bought for my Canon lenses this one is certainly the worst. I thought the snapping mechanism would be nice feature but the hood sits loose in its notch (and tough rotates freely on the lens). It's not the most expensive Canon hood and since it provides the desired protection against direct sunlight I have to agree that it serves its purpose but it just doesn't feel as sturdy as the snap in type hood of the 50mm 1.4 USM for example.
I purchased this card and have been very happy with it. We took over 200 pictures on a recent trip to Block Island, never had to worry about deleting pictures to get that one good one.
Just got this camera from a private purchase as the bride and groom got two different Canon models as wedding presents and decided to sell this one for $125 brand new! I'm happy that they decided to sell this model instead of the SD1100...I had a Canon SD500 but the wind blew it over while it was on a tripod during a vacation back in June 2008. So being thoroughly familiar with Canon, I decided to keep it within the Canon family. This camera exceeded all my expectations, even after thorough research online on alot of cameras... I was disappointed though, that the battery pack wasn't the same as I was hoping to utilize them without having to buy new ones.I digress; back to camera review!What I liked about this camera as compared from my previous (SD500) in priority order:1) Large LCD screen of 3" which I don't understand why the newer models are only at 2.5"?!2) Time Zone option. Now I can simply enter what time zone I'm at if I'm not at my "HOME" location without having to change time/date3) Up to 1600 ISO so that I can take pictures in relatively dark environment without using flash if I so choose4) Small and compact and best of all, LIGHT! I can barely feel the weight of this thing. The SD500 used to feel quite heavy even though they are both the same dimensions (SD500 was slightly fatter)5) Custom self timer where I can change the delay longer than 10s as my SD500 was restricted to6) Lots more SCN options that will allow you to get the best automated picture exposure for various situations7) Continuous shooting capability (multiple shots where the limit is only the size of the your SD card).8) Able to custom create folders in the SD memory card so that I can organize my shots... for example - if I am vacationing in Europe, I can create a folder for England then another for France, etc... that way, I'm not half guessing where each scenery was shot from9) I can embed date into the picture if I so choose
I've used the standard color cartridgeLexmark #33 factory (OEM) Color Print Cartridgefor lots of photos, with excellent results, but I noticed I had to lighten the images in an image editor before printing them. Even without that step, the photos came out well. With the Photo ink cartridge, that is not a problem; the brightness of the image is fine, and it seems the colors are slightly more true. But unless I had two prints of the same photo, one printed with the standard 33 cartridge, one with this 31 cartridge, it would be hard to tell the difference.
The laptop has been overheating so much, the power cord caught fire. They "fixed" it, only to happen again (minus the fire), "fixed" again, and guess what? Yep, I am in the fourth cycle right now. Every time it takes hours on the phone -- an hour minimum wait on hold, then the "mainframe" is always down when you talk to "customer relation", and then you hear them type one letter at a time, SLOWLY, SLOWLY. It's maddening how incompetent their service organization is. Then it takes 2 weeks to fix (you have to send it to San Diego), and I lost data 3 times already. Now, whatever you tell the agent will not be read by the next one, so the repair people will just operate on their own. Last time they decided to replace the CD/DVD drive, which was possibly the only part that was actually working, and the new one they put in didn't work. So what I got from repair was worse than what I sent in.It's really a shame. Sony used to be a bit expensive but a reliable choice. It's not anymore. They're just expensive but very low quality and worse than bad service. Sometimes a lemon goes through the door. It happens. I can live with that. But when it does, companies should stand behind their products. They should be proud of them. Every interaction I had with Sony had the feel of a small incompetent company that doesn't give a damn about their customers. None of the people I talked to had any interest in solving my problem, they just wanted to pass the buck to the next guy (which they did often).
Short story: this product is unreliable and annoying; it reboots every 2 or 3 hours and loses its configuration so I have to reprogram it before using it again.Long story: I was very excited about this product; I've never been willing to tolerate the housekeeping of moving pictures into a wifi card in order to view them, and knew that eventually I'd be able to pull them directly from my computer. With the release of this product I thought I'd finally be able to have things the way I want.Setting up the frame was easy. Contrary to some other reviews, it does support encrypted wireless. I was satisfied with the images.Unfortunately, in use the frame fails regularly. Every 2 or 3 hours it reboots. And when it comes up, it's lost its state (my specification of which computer to get pictures from, which pictures to show, etc). So I have to enter all that info again before the frame can go again. So, it's pretty useless. I'm hoping to return it if I can find the time.
It's okay. It stopped working while formatting. I Don't know if problem is with phone or the card. The second one is working well.
I used this camera on a recent vacation to the Yucatan in Mexico. I was able to make a good photo record of my snorkeling adventures. During the trip I was also able to use a digital camera, which provided better quality photos than the Fujifilm Quick Snap, but for the price the Fuji was a very reliable product that performed very well.
This may be the 'outdoorsy' ubergeek watch. It's big, it's ugly, but has functions to make the fattest Swiss Army Knife sit in the corner sobbing in jealousy. Overall, I like it but there are a couple of things that sound better than they are.The timepiece: Outstanding. It has HH:MM:SS DD:MMM, of course, with a year setting to avoid leap year issues. This should go without saying in a modern digital watch. Stopwatch with lap function (not that I ever use the lap function, but I'm sure someone is interested). Countdown timer that can run up to a 24 hour countdown (very easy to set). Three daily alarms. Special kudos for the alarms, this is one of the loudest watch alarms I've heard, and I've missed too many watch alarms to not appreciate this.The Altimeter: largely eye candy, but kind of neat. Over four days, my bedroom went from 100m above sea level to 25 m below sea level (by the maps, about 40m ASL). Not surprising because it is driven by the barometer, and I never recalibrated it, but a graphic demonstration of the importance of calibrating it when you want/need it.The Barometer: Yup, it's a barometer. The part I like is the little display that shows the rising/falling trend, especially as this is always active (even in normal 'time' mode).The Thermometer: Take the watch off to get an accurate reading as the sensor is too close to the wrist.The compass: Easily the best 'special' feature. Accurate, precise (enough for orienteering, not for surveying), easy to use. It can be programmed for a declination, but knowing me, I'd forget to reset it, so I do declination the hard way. The sighting notches are small but servicable. The spirit level bubble is unique among digital watch compasses to Suunto, and greatly enhances accuracy and confidence in the compass. An outstanding wrist compass.The package: Big. Really, really big. But the controls are very easy to use and seem fairly resistant to accidental button pressing (a problem for me with other watches). The battery has a shortish (12-18 month) life, but has a hatch, so you don't need to take it to a jeweller to get it replaced without ruining the water resistance. The display has large characters and high contrast to the back ground, and the display light is just right, readible, even, and glare free, but not an emergency flashlight. Personally, I'm going to swap the resin band for a velcro strap, but the stock strap isn't bad, just not great.Overall, not a watch for the office or a suit but very good as a watch, compass and barometer, and about what you could expect as a thermometer and altimeter. Well designed, thought-out, and manufactured, but really big.
The dual charger charges two batteries SERIALLY, one after the other. It's OK if you plan on recharging two batteries overnight, but won't work if you're planning on recharging two batteries in parallel before an event.
Bag is well made as most Tamrac stuff is and it fits my Nikon 70-300mm lens perfectly. Generous Velcro area and snaps on belt flap will keep it secure to a belt or bag sleave made for M.A.S.Could be improved upon by adding a small pocket inside of the top cover but besides that it's a great case.
I am really impressed with the quality of these speakers for the price. They sound great!
I've had it for about 2 months already, and it has worked without any flaws. The only thing you have to be aware is to use good media to burn audio cds and MP3, because if not it will skip seconds while playing.But other than that, sound is perfect and it has lots of power for it's size. You won't go wrong with Panasonic.
I bought these because my cat chewed through one of the cords of my Sennheiser HD202s. Other than the relatively thin cord, which is pretty much standard these days, I was pleased with the Sennheisers. The Grado cord is more than 3 times as thick, and I have no complaints about the sound.
I had a pair of Sharper Image noise reducer headphones that broke and was in the market for new ones. I didn't have the money to spend on noise reduction headphones, so I went into research mode for alternatives. The best reviews for something in my price range were the Sennheiser HD201 headphones. I read hundreds of reviews on different models and decided these would be the best buy. They are definitely ideal for my needs. The volume is good, the comfort is good, and I love the ear cups being so soft. The sound quality is good for what I use them for which is watching movies on my laptop. They have nice volume and no distortion. When you're on a budget and need something simple, I highly recommend these.
I listened to these speakers at a store before buying them online. They don't quite have the full sound of a good floor standing speaker, but are very close in quality to my Infinity SM85s, which are excellent. Put a subwoofer with these and they are outstanding. If I had to, I could get by w/ out the woofer. I listened to quite a few bookshelf speakers and this was the best.
Probably the best inexpensive case for the z22 but the hinges are weak. One drop and one side broke. Too brittle of plastic for its function/use. Still, I am going to buy another.
received these in a timley fashion install easy but ha dboot up problems with computer after .did a week of troubleshooting with hit or miss results. frustrated let sit 1 month came back computer crashes aftyer 15 mins with fatal memory error finally tried one chip at a time found bad one now works great with that removed. now to see if I can get any warranty out of manufaturer we'll see.
I am a expert tech in Soyo Angola and this little guy is awsome no more reading manuls to pass the time now I can up my stats on Grand Theft Auto
I was so excited to recieve this camera after obsessively researching it for two weeks. I looked up every review online, went to the stores and tried out the camera and its main competitor the Olympus Stylus 720sw. From what I gathered, the Olympus is overpriced and not as high quality as the Optio. Ive had the camera for two weeks now and it did take some fantastic pictures, great fun in the water and for scenic and portrait shots. Unfortunately today after taking it in the water for only 10 minutes to take some surf shots, it promptly filled up with water and broke. The screen had water trapped behind it and it refused to turn back on. It wasnt even submerged under the water, just floating on top and was in the lock position the whole time. After drying it and opening it up, I see that the water seal has failed and the battery and memory card are soaked. Hopefully I just got unlucky and recieved the bad one in a huge batch. I am very dissapointed as I am heading off on vacation now without a camera. One call was the seller and they were helpful, but cant get me a new camera for a week. I had only the 30 day warrantee that comes with the camera, and luckily I am still covered. But as waterproofing seems to be a relatively new technology I would suggest buying the extended warranty. Who knows if this will happen again. I liked the camera so Im willing to give it one more shot. Ill let you know what happens.
Well, my wife bought this thing and while it is totally worthless for it's intended purpose and has a user interface and form factor reminiscent of a low budget sci fi film, I do have to give it 2 stars for the endless laughter and entertainment it has brought my family and I while we listen to my wife yelling at it from the kitchen.....
At first i was skeptical of purchasing this mp3/wmv player but i finnaly did. I am very happy with my purchase, it holds grips of songs, downloads them ultra-fast and looks cool as hell. I got mine for 150 bucks at Walmart and it hasnt failed me yet. Dont cheapo out and buy another player or a crappy ipod just buy this player you will not regret it this thing roks! BUY IT NOW!
I'm having a hard time finding the right position on my head. At most times they feel too tight. A bit too much pressure on the ears.
I bought these based on the reviews along with several other sports type headphones, and these by far had the best sound. And, more comfortable as well. They are not suited for active exercise, like jogging, but work great for walking which is all I want to do anymore at my age. They don't block out the environment so if you walk on a busy street they will require you to turn up the volume. However, that makes them safer as you will be able to stay in touch with what's going on around you.All in all a great set of phones. Glad I bought them
its a great little camera, specially for the price. i use it as my position in my college student government to keep track of my class's 4 years. it has the basic uses. its not as great as the few hundred dollar digital camera my parents have (which has a million more features) but if u want an easy point and shoot w/ great pictures and easy to use features this is definitely a great camera to get for any age.
D-Link 5-Port Gigabit QOS Switch DGS-105I'm using it as output of my NAS Synology 411+, distributing data to 2 different points. Both the points, among other devices, have an ASUS O'Play where I watch movies in 1080p definition. No problems.Just plug and play installation.
Bought this for my wife and she is absolutely in love with this radio! The fact that you can hang it up in the shower and then bring it over to the sink after is very convenient. Would highly recommend this radio to anyone.
I found the camera bag to be of high quality and functionality. I am very pleased with this camera bag.
It works great the bass gets through. Use it almost daily the cassette feels light almost cheap but works great compared to the Sony I had before.
This is the first webcam we have ever owned, so I cannot compare it to any other/previous models.We bought this camera in order to have video conversations with our friends in England. They tell us that the video quality from our camera is very smooth and the sound quality is very good. They have a camera from a different manufacturer, and theirs comes across quite choppy at times.We do not use the camera for taking pictures (I can't really imagine why anyone would), but have used it to make small "video emails", and the quality of these is quite good too.If you are looking for a webcam to use for video conversations, you will not be disappointed with this one.We were so pleased with it that we just ordered a second one to give as a present to my parents.
I originally bought a cheap Tiffen UV Filter for my Olympus 17mm micro 4/3 glass. It showed artifacts, bad color, and glare. So I replaced it with this. Much better, much higher quality product.
These connectors are OK for a temporary job, but I would not recommended for long-term use if you have a serious HTS. This crimp design leaves a lot to be desired and make it feel as if the speaker wire will eventually pull out with an inadvertant tug of the wire.Save the bucks and get some threaded banana plugs.
This unit plays movies but will not play a music CD. It starts to play, jumps and starts over. I have tried many CDs and it isn't just older ones but it treats new ones the same way. Unfortunately, I didn't test a CD while it was in the first three months warranty. I am now trying to get it fixed but can't get a repair scheduled within two weeks at the earliest. I am very unimpressed.
First off, this is a great backpack all around. I travel a lot and was looking for something to protect my gear and this does the job. Here are the pros and cons.Pros:* Very Sturdy* Rugged Material* Lots of space* Great straps* Nice features that are thought out with a few exceptionsCons:* Sometimes a little too stiff* Side compartments are small and access to main pack is awkward/useless* Internal dividers are set up nice but can waste some space* Some features are not too thought out while others are (a pro and con)* TIGHT laptop storageThe material is very sturdy. This backpack doesn't feel like it will ever rip and I am sure it is cut resistant. Anybody trying to get at your gear will have a tough time, sometimes even you! I have a Canon 7d that I leave a EF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens attached and at first, I wanted to make it accessible through the side compartment. That is not going to happen, especially with the lens hood stored as Canon suggests. There is a flap that separates the side compartment from the main compartment that has Velcro which makes it so things do not fall into the side compartment but also makes it almost impossible to use as a quick camera access. In addition, the side zippers only open half way so there is no way you will get a bigger SLR out fast. You have to put it in so it can be accessed by the main zipper. It is still tight because the top of the bag is so thick and the zippers are tight due to the weatherproofing. A pro and a con.I also store a 70-200mm f4.0 is L lens in the bag. The bag is pretty deep so you naturally end up stacking stuff which makes it a little hard to get to stuff but the lens is protected very well. It is not deep enough to put the lens in upright so again, it lays down with either a flash or a computer power cord on it. Not exactly a fast access to either because as the laws of the universe dictate, the thing you need will always be on the bottom.As far as a laptop, it looks like you could store two in the compartment but don't be fooled. Again, the bag stiffness prevents two and almost makes it hard to get in one. The zipper on the compartment does not open to access the entire top so the laptop is hard in and hard out. It is very tight. I don't consider my laptop to be very big but if it were any thicker or wider, there is no way it would fit. The nice thing is, once it is in there, it is protected like you had armor around it, which is the positive theme of the bag.A really cool thing is the cover that goes over the straps when you are not using the backpack portion. They are entirely enclosed under the zipper cover which is great for the overhead on planes. There are no straps to tuck in the overhead compartment and close in the compartment door on the plane. The cover then tucks up under a back flap to expose the straps which are very comfortable. Again, an issue is, when the backpack is loaded, it is so tight that it is actually hard to slide the cover up under the pack in its proper position. One nice thing would be to have the cover start zipping up over the bottom of the strap so you could keep one strap out to use it as a sling for carrying it in situations where you want to use one strap for fast carrying. With my previous bag, I used the one shoulder carry a lot.The inside zipper compartments are nice but again, tight. You can't fit too much in them. Temba should have allowed a little more material but it may be so stuff does not slide around. B+W filters in cases are actually tight in the compartments. They do have a great feature which is they zipper open/closed from both sides, left and right so there is no digging around in them.I don't want to sound negative on the pack, it is an incredible bag. Like I mentioned in the pros, it is super tough. You can tell they spared no expense with the water proofing. I would have no problem caught in a downpour with this thing. Your gear is VERY well protected which is most important to me. When you have over 5k sitting in a bag, you don't want it to be unprotected. I am sure the gear inside could survive small falls.Would I recommend the bag. Simply put, yes. I don't think the "perfect" bag exists. It can't because if you are like me, you want something magical that defies the laws of physics. I want to be able to put 50 pounds of gear including a tripod in a very small pack and in the end, have it weigh 10 pounds. It is not going to happen. With no magical pack available, this is the closest you will come if you want to carry a lot of stuff and have it well protected from the elements, the occasional drop, the elements and the opportunistic person that wants your gear. Overall, good job Temba for trying to satisfy us semi-pros that want it all. I would buy this again.
I have the S500, which has the exact same engine as the z60, and looks the same, minus the rounded edges and a bump to 6mp, the pictures are great! The cool factor on this camera is so high it's crazy, every time I whip that camera out, people are saying, "what is that!" Of course picture quality is not going to be the same as a $1000 Contax or Leica, but the pictures are very good and most of us are not photo editors that would really notice some miniscule imperfection. I just want something that's tiny, so I can take it anywhere, durable, fun and takes "good" pictures, and this is it. When I got mine, it was $300, now you can find them for 2 and it'll be well worth it. 4 stars from me.
I have owned this tv for about 3 years now. I wanted a smaller tv for the bedroom that would not take up a lot of space or weigh too much. I think this tv is perfect for the bedroom. It is small and light enough that you can put it just about anywhere. The picture has remained clear and bright for as long as I have owned it and I bought it as a "customer return" from Best Buy. I normally am a little leary of used electronics, but I was able to view and play with this in the store and felt like it was a good deal and I haven't regretted it one bit. The tv has great volume and if you want to hook up a video game system (ex. children's room) it is convenient to have the inputs on the front. I have watched tv, played movies, and had a Playstation hooked up to this tv and think the picture quality is great on all three uses. The sound is good too - I do think you have to turn it up a little for watching movies (then it sounds fine), but I have never had to turn it up all the way for anything.Pros: great picture, small size/weight, excellent dvd playerCons: volume needs to be turned up a little for dvds
It is difficult to find these print cartridges that are manufactured by Canon. When you do of course they are not cheap. I had a bad experience in the past purchasing non-OEM cartridges for other printers and I think you get what you pay for when you have an expensive printer and want quality and longevity. Amazon has a nice price too.
Don't buy this product(HUMMER OWNERS) it just doesn't look good with a hummer H3 interior, maybe you could mod it, but it sticks out a little far. Maybe it's just personal preference ?
I spend a lot of time on the cordless phone, and needed a headset to allow more mobility and full use of my hands on the computer. These are excellent for that purpose. It took a bit of experimentation to get the ear piece set correctly, but that being done, I'm very pleased!
I was looking for a sdhc card for my D40 and this baby fit the bill just right.... you get a sdhc reader , the class 6 card itself and RescuePro ($40 value onto itself) . The software , rescuePro is on a mini cd and comes with Mac and PC versions with serial number .Overall a great value , especially if you were to buy these items separately .
Sturdy and comes with a wide assortment of screws to fit a wide variety of projectors. instructions were straightforward. One thing to be sure of is to remember to center it according to the projector's center of gravity...which is not often the center of the projector itself.
A very good little alarm clock. It has several useful features: two separate alarm settings, a nap feature that lets you adjust the length of your nap, and my favorite feature is the gradual alarm that starts off quietly and gradually gets louder so you have a much more peaceful wake up.The only problem is that if you are using it for a radio it is not that great. But since I don't use it for the radio I have no problems with it.
I got a Boston Acoustics for Christmas with the same price as these from my son because he thought I haven't bought one yet. We comapared the sound and this has an amazing cleaner sound. The sound doesn't break up as compared to the Boston Acoustics which has a slight courseness in the high notes. These speakers are also capable of Bi-Amping whoch makes the sound slightly better.
I have had a lot of problems with synchronization and my computer recognizing the device. I run Windows XP with all the updates. I have applied all the "patches" and I have the latest software from itunes. The iPod works well. In retrospect, I wish I bought a different product. Apple has a monopoly on the music and in my opinion does not care about my problems. After reading the reviews and recommendations from Apple, I was afraid of loading iTunes on my Vista-running computer. After reading horror stories on the web, I would wait till Apple and Microsoft certify that iTunes works with Vista
I concur with most of the other reviewers who have said would not buy another product from QPS. The software included was, indeed, incompatible with the hardware. The downloaded updates did not help and the technical support was not responsive to either phone or e-mail requests.
While wiring up my system with these marvelous cables I accidentally turned on my system before connecting up the input sources. I found this cable is actually producing content internally and on the fly! Connecting input sources actually decreased the quality of the music! Incredible at such low prices. It's only a matter of time before this becomes common knowledge and these cables are dominating the charts! When Bono and Metallic find out about this they quit worrying about downloading overnight.
I was looking for a "silver" faced radio as a replacement that had an "audio in" plug for my Ipod. The only one I found was this one. It has better sound than the factory radio I removed. A lot of receiver for the money!
I had the Rio Nitrus in a couple of days and have researched. It is very good, great memory, great options, inexpensive.First off those who get the upgrader screen Oh my gosh just use a paperclip or something tiny to push the rest button near the AC outlet. It works perfectly. Upgrader doesn't mean &quot;Rio Nitrus is dead&quot; If the player runs out of battery (permenentaly) use the AC adapter to run on AC instead of battery. Not portable but oh well.
Love this DVD player. It performs perfectly, is easy to use, is sleek and fits under my TV cabinet (no more room inside), and DVD's look sharp and crisp. I don't care that the DVD tray is not sturdier; it's never malfunctioned and is in as good shape now as on the day I bought this player. Oppo tech support is courteous and responsive and yes, they speak English! Had I known I would have waited for Blue Ray but I couldn't have asked for a better upconverting player. So yes, thanks Oppo and thanks Amazon for another great product at a great price and with free shipping.
For as cheap as these were I was not nearly expecting the sound quality I got with these. For an audiophile on a budget these have a lot of bang (and thump) for the buck. I would recommend these to anyone for any part of their system.
I bought this camera six months ago and love it . I use sand-disk to transfer to my computer, it prints out 22x28 pictures with no adjustments using epson 9000 printer. note--you need 600 ram on your computer.
did not use it. my fault, just a spare item incase I may need one
This router only lasted a week or so prior to having consistent problems. It's gone through pretty much everything mentioned on this page and has made me jump through all kinds of hoops (including having to use IE to manager the router settings because their javascript on the config pages doesn't work in Firefox) just to keep it functioning. Thank you D-Link. I've learned a valuable lesson, worth much more than the $30 I paid - Next time I feel like gambling, I'll buy a lottery ticket.Just for kicks - here's the latest problem with this router that I've come across: random DNS failures, even when setting DNS to OpenDNS IPs. Example: www.yahoo.com will fail while www.google.com will load.
BEWARE!!Like others reviewers have pointed out, this piece needs a rear support which is not included. Without the rear support, the stereo is not going to stay in place securely. Just look at the picture and think - what's supporting the bulk of stereo's body? Nothing!You need something like thisMetra 95-7895 Double DIN Installation Dash Kit for 1998-2002 Honda AccordorHonda Radio Install Kitthat can support your stereo fully.I bought this and waited too long to let the return window expire. I just have to suck it and buy one of the others. :(
This is my 7th Ipod purchase. Kept needing more and more storage space. I've sold or given some of the others away and never had a real problem with any of them. The Ipods all scratch way too easily. You need to put it into a protective case as soon as you take it out of the factory packaging. Otter Box makes some secure, sturdy, albeit bulky cases that have the added feature of waterproofing your Ipod. Now let's recognize that there are militant Apple people out there as well as Apple Haters. I'm neither and will be as objective as possible.The 160 GB Ipod does everything it is supposed to, and does it pretty well. If you listen with ear bud headphones, I don't know that the sonic quality of this generation is any worse (or even different) than the prior ones. If you connect your Ipod to a serious stereo system, well, I guess "you pays yo' money and yo' take yo' chances." In my opinion, the Ipod was not designed for that task. The fact that it is even possible to do that is more a function of aftermarket opportunism than because of anything Apple ever intended or did.A lot of Apple Hating is probably directed at iTunes and not the Ipod per se (and probably rightfully so). At any rate, Apple has done some consumer unfriendly things in the name of copyright infringement protection, and so on. Many of the things iTunes prevents the Ipod user from doing are perfectly legal and sometimes absolutely necessary, like if your computer or HDD crashes, you get a new computer, etc. A program called MediaWidget, widely available for under $20 obviates most of these Apple imposed undue restrictions and should provide you much happier Ipodding.Anyway, Ipod 160 GB is the best product of its type available. You will definitely need a protective case of some type, and the purchase of MediaWidget will greatly decrease the amount of iTunes related profanity. There are also many alternative sites for legally and safely purchasing music other than the Apple Store. Frostwire is the first to come to mind, but there are many more. These sites also do not restrict your ability to use the songs you purchase as you wish to, like Apple does. Add these 3 tips to your Ipod purchase and you can thank me later.
It works great with my PC (Windows 98). I just love the fact you can capture images from your CamCorder! It takes a little practice knowing exactly when to snap a capture but I'm very happy!On my Laptop it is a bit tempermental. For me to use it I have to open &quot;Adjust Video&quot; and choose external, then switch back to the Intel camera option....works like a charm then.I'm very happy with the quality of the images. I was using a color quick cam and this is a huge improvment, even in low light.
but the performance is below par. Firstly, this camera has many great features (manual control of apeture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash brightness, and much more). It's fairly simple to learn how to manually change these features to fit the situation you're photographing. The camera design and on screen menus are user friendly, and the camera has a very solid feel to it (probably can take abuse well).Unfortunately, over the 3 days and 200 pictures that I had this camera, I don't think I had a single picture that I was impressed with. Most all of them were fuzzy, some of them blurry, or the white balance was incorrect, some of the pictures even had noise in them...and I tried almost every type of lighting condition possible, with tweaking every feature the camera had every time. I believe the problem lies with the autofocus. It's slow, irritably slow...and this camera has trouble focusing on many types of objects (dark, shiny, brightly lit). Should I have to use the auto focus lock every time? I don't think so. In auto mode, I get the same result in picture quality, even though the camera is supposed to set everything on its own. Also in auto mode, the flash is way to bright (thermo-nuclear bright), but can be toned down in manual mode. Finally, the LCD view-finder is noticeably laggy, or jumpy...which would be a problem when trying to snap a fast moving object, where you would have to snap the picture slightly before it was in the center of the view-finder to compensate.Now I've read great user reviews about this camera (which is why I bought it in the first place), but I honestly can't say anything near what anybody else has said. Traded in for a Fuji Finepix 3800 (close equivalent) and have had no problems so far at all (look for review soon). Well hope this helps anyone considering this camera!
Finally, a pair of these inexpensive earphones and they do't fallout everytime I move. The small set of soft covers keeps them in my ears and have a nice noise reduction quality. I love these! The case is quite nice and sturdy. I am very pleased with both items.
I purchased this TV for my wife and myself back in April. I recently purchased one for my son for his birthday. Obviously, I am very happy with it. The TV has great High Def images. My son periodically calls me to thank me for it. He and his wife love it. He is also a video game fan and says that his XBOX 360 games look great on it.It's a terrific TV and the price is right. We bought both of the TV's from Amazon - free shipping, no taxes...it's a can't miss deal!
I wasn't too sure about these before I got them but I took a chance b/c they were cheap nd seem to be well reviewed. When I got them I was not disappointed. They have very good sound isolation even cutting out the sound of my mower when I'm cutting the grass without putting the volume on full blast on my iPod. I wish the cord was even. They come wit one bud longer than the other but not a deal breaker at least not for me. I hope this review was helpful. Def a good deal in my opinion.
When it comes to replacement batteries, I always get Powersonic. They are good quality and last as long as the original batteries.
These here are some bad boy headphones! The bass will rattle your little pea sized brain! They are also the most comfortable headphones I have ever placed on my oversized head! Great headphones for the price!
*I just want to edit my review here real quick. A little update. My daughters IPOD died a couple of weeks ago. After all the trouble we had over the past year, now it is done for good. I reset it (Yet again), and then the next day it completely crapped out. We took it back to the store (still under warranty), and they had to replace it.... Wouldn't trade my Sony "Bean" for anything...Now back to my original review...*My g/'s daughter has an Ipod nano. My friend at work has an Ipod nano. I do all the music for them. The Ipod is ok, and all, but this has been far better in my opinion. I got this as a gift 2 years ago. The Battery life is stll awesome.I am not sure how so many people are having trouble keeping theirs together. The USB cover is not that flimsy. Just don't beat it up, and it will last plenty long enough.I have never had a problem with a song being corupt. My G/f daughters Ipod is constantly found to be corrupt, and I have to reset it back to factory conditions, and reload the music... She is having that problem again, but is at her dad's house. This is the 3rd time since last Christmas...The ear buds suck, but so do about every pair I have ever tried... Sound great, but are very uncomfortable. My g/f's bean has 500 songs on it. I use a higher quality file, so mine will probably hold 350, but I don't even have that many songs I want on it right now...Take care of it like you should anything like this, and it will last a LONG time...Plus the FM radio function is great. Try that on an Ipod without paying the extra 45-50 bucks for the FM radio add on...Oh, and 2 years later, my controls still work like brand new... Treat it right and it is a far better but than Ipod...
The product is wonderful best in performance, best in picture quality, after trying several brands this is one of the brands that has given me more than the worth i paid for it.
I installed this antenna in eastern Ohio to pick up stations in Pittsburgh. I pointed the DB8 in the general direction of Pittsburgh, set my Samsung TV to "air" and did a channel scan.In addition to local channels, it picked up the digital broadcasts of Pittsburgh's channels 2 & 11, but not channel 4. My guess is that channel 4's towers are located in Pittsburgh's south hills with too many barriers in the way.I am fully satisfied and I recommend DB8 to anyone who wants reception from TV stations more than 50 miles away.
These little speakers have great sound. I use them with my laptop to listen to iTunes, and you would think I had a big stereo system! I've had them for about a year now, and have never had any problems at all.
I purchased this spanner wrench when I was looking for a way to remove a notched ring on part of a old analog tape recorder. In the end, it really did not work well for that need. I did not want to force it in removing the about 1/8 inch thick ring screwed on a shaft about 1 inch in diameter. Nevertheless, I have used the tool for several other jobs since then. It works best on small objects such as watch cases. The two working ends come to very fine points, which works very well for things with small notches such as watch parts, but seems a bit delicate for more heavy duty situations. At the same time, the tool has a very solid feel, and it is pretty easy to adjust the spacing. For its intended use on small parts, I highly recommend it. I have even been tempted to try it on somewhat bigger tasks, and it has held up very well.
Do you like using hardware that isn't compatible with the software?Do you enjoy pulling out your hair?Is it about time you had a yelling fit?Do you need a new prank to play on yourself?If you answer yes to any of the above questions, then this product is for you! Yes, sirree, ladies and gentlemen. If you enjoy the frustrations involved in having a wonderful hardware product that doesn't work quite right with the software that comes with it, then I highly recommend this product.On initial installation, everything works great. Even the software, although somewhat lagging, gave me satisfactory video and audio quality. The interface was very user friendly, and offered many options. I had no problems.However, upon using it the second time, the product accuses me of copyright infringement, saying "that is a copyright movie, and will not be recorded." This was completely ridiculous considering I was trying to capture some simple analog video from a Hi8 camera -- the very same camera I used last time!And that's not all, folks! There are even more ways you can shell out even more money to this company after paying for this product: they charge customer service over the phone. Quoting from their website: "Two Months Voice Support Package US$29.95 Please note that this service is for North American users only. The phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST."If you want free customer service, you are stuck with the slow email response.Imagine how much frustration you too can share when purchasing this product.
it only cost a dollar so why not, and it's not defective. plus it's working well with our television :)it makes it clearer and i can really feel the game by using this cable.
I just upgraded from the M125 and let me tell you - I LOVE IT!!!! It is my baby! I will recommend it 100%!! It fast with 16 MB of memory, an awesome color, sleek design, and it has rechagabe batteries!!!! It is SOOO much better than HP, Compaq, and Sony!!!
The one thing I like about this remote is the rubberized back and many of the buttons. I also have the 880, which I use in my family room. The 720 is for the bedroom.The 880 works virtually flawlessly, turning the components (TiVo, Samsung TV, Harmon Kardon receiver) on and to the correct setting. The 720, which has good sight lines for the IR, fails on something (Yamaha soundbar, Aquos TV, TiVo) about 90% of the time. I go through the Help button and it then turns on the sound or the TV, but it's really annoying. I would have sent it back, but had setup problems with the Aquos and it's way of treating inputs, that by the time I was done with technical support, my 30 days were up. I wish I had bought a refurb 880 instead.P.S. Never deal with Logitech through Email support. I've had to so so both with remotes and with my Logitech diNovo Mac Edition keyboard (see my review there)and to say it's awful is to give undue credit. Telephone support is much, much better.
The 3 port selector works great! I use it for my vintage video game systems, ordered 2, thank you very much! :)
This is a great lens for digital camera. I bought this for my Nikon coolpix8800. The reason I bought is I wanted to extend the tele-zoom capability of my coolpix8800 which has already 10x zoom with economic saving.Because I didn't want to buy a new DSLR camera with very expensive Tele lens.It worked fine for 8800. But it has some limitations.It only works around maximum zoom state, which means the zoom manipulation capability becomes very limited with this on. Otherwise you can experience vignetting. Also there is noticeable chromatic aberration in bright conditions. Overall picture quality with this on is not as good as original nikon lens. But it is good to have 22x zoom capability with this additional lens with slight sacrifice of quality.Not very good, but not bad.You will need additional adaptor from Raynox to use this with coolpix8800. Also they sell separate lens hood for this product.
Though the box is not for novices and it requires some network savvieness...it great. The default config out of the box works for the most part. Backup the config as soon as you are able to make it work. Second, if you cant get it to work, make sure there is a small box in the start up wizard that says something like auto discover route or something to that effect is checked. I broke the config and wasnt able to get it up and running for a few hrs. then I compared the default config which is published (google it) and used that when I ran the start up wizard for the nth time. Worked like a charm.The other side is IPS module is like 1200 bucks. So consider SA520...can be a decent option for home use.
This drive seemed great for five months. So I haven't backed it up for a month or two. Now it is suddenly DEAD. It is still under warranty but I won't accept the free replacement because I just couldn't trust it.
These are very well built and have great effects. I do like the previous version better as the chrome kinda cheapens it.
I purchased two of these GMRS units. Outstanding features, longest outreach on the market for type (7 miles max.) One of the two units shipped with a defective PTT Switch (talk button). By the time I discovered it, 30 warranity period had expired. The two units now set in a draw unused. I would not purchase again because of the short warranity period and feature set being overly complex for everday casual use in my opinion.
We purchased the Samsung DLP TV about 9 months back. The TV failed in first week of Feb 2008. Samsung "certified" field service technician worked on the TV for 6 weeks, bringing 1 part every week to change & test. He had no idea what was wrong. Then he said the TV had to be replaced since it was under warranty. Then Samsung didn't approve a TV replacement for many days after this. Once they finally approved the replacement, they did not commit to delivering the replacement TV in anytime soon. Many calls to customer service over several weeks got the same response - "we dont know when we can deliver the TV & we cant do anything about it". I am still waiting for the replacement TV and it has been nearly 2 months since the DLP TV failed.
It's fairly easy to get started with this product, all you have to do is insert your camera's card.There are a couple of issues, though:1. You will realize that the color levels of this frame are very high - it smudged some of my pictures.2. It's a shame to use only a part of the screen (in 3:2 mode) rather than the whole (16:9) modeHere's how to make the most of it [Mac OS X, but similar procedure applies to other OSes too][0. Make backup copies of your pictures]1. Open your pic in iphoto2. Click adjust, reduce saturation to 25 (It looks rather colorless on the screen, but trust me, it will look fine in the frame).3. Click Constrain drop down, hit custom, and put in 16x94. Select the part of picture you want and Crop5. Go to Share > Export to export this picture. In "Scale images no larger than" put height as 480 (width should be taken care of automatically).6. Open the exported picture in GraphicConverter [...]7. Go to Picture > Size > Scale. Uncheck 'keep proportion' and put in width as 720 pixels, height as 480 pixels. Hi OK, then save the file. Note that the file will look distorted on your computer, but trust me, it will look fine in the frame. :)8. Copy file onto your card, and put the card in the frame - enjoy!
I've had this mp3 player since September, and I have to say, I'm loving every minute of it. I don't know how I went without having an mp3 player before now. The options on it are great, I love the way it looks, and I've just not had any problems with it at all. Though I live in fear of dropping it and ruining it, since it's not a solid-state type memory. But, I knew the risk when I bought it. Being able to import your own pictures and use them as backgrounds is a nice feature as well.
This item takes care of the annoying tangled headphones that plagues us Ipod users. I've spent many minutes taking knots out of my headphones, usually with an audience of subway passengers looking on in amusement.They can all bite me, cause I have my Smarterwrap!
This is a great wireless router. Very quick and easy to install... cheap in price. That is how it should be..
Works like a charm. No interference problems. The transmission is steady and of high quality. Good product for the price.
I've probably tried every earplug on the market and these are definately the best.They are far more comfortable then any other and completely block out noise (even the base beat on my upstairs neighbor's stereo!).Just remember to gently twist them as you are removing them to prevent suction in the ear canal.
This card works great. It's nice and fast and holds hundreds of photos, even in RAW format.
At first I thought I had made a mistake buying this camera. The digital view finder takes some getting used to but you do do not have to worry about parallax. What you see is what you get. The number of functions this camera has is outstanding. You can take pictures under conditions that would be impossible with a lesser camera. You have to set up the camera for the type of project you are shooting. For instance a soccer game is different than shooting a band concert. This camera is not for the beginner or a point and shoot photographer. Save your money and buy one of the cameras designed for this purpose. You can take fantastic photos with this Camera but you do need have some knowledge of photography and photographic equipment.
Attractive Attributes:Small and lightweight; easily fits in your hand. Comes with a nice, padded, snap-closure carry case.Limitations:1) This drive is formatted with FAT32. If you wish to reformat it with NTFS, you will need to do so on a computer that has Windows XP. Windows 2000 is unable to reformat it. 2) Though it doesn't get dangerously hot, I'm uncomfortable with the temperature that it reaches, knowing that heat shortens the life of anything electronic. This thing needs air circulation like a regular hard drive. 3) The padded carry case does not include a spot to carry the USB cable along with it.Conclusion:I think that this can be a good and useful drive that will last a long time, if you are selective about where it is used, how often, and under what circumstances.
I have an older generation iPod and had to buy three or four different portable iPod speaker gadgets before I found this one because the iHome models and others are only compatible with the newer iPods. The older iPods are powered by Firewire and the newer ones USB so my iPod would only play one song and then stop playing and I wasn't able to use the controls on the iPod.Finally, I found the InMotion IM9 and it is perfect for when you want to have a little music out in the yard or if you go on vacation and want your own music in your room. It also comes with a mini back pack for storage and travel.I'm not a serious audiophile so I can't comment on whether or not the sound is perfect but it sounds great to me and is everything I could have hoped for in a portable iPod sound system for the price so I'm happy to give it a two thumbs up recommendation.
The remote works phenomenally well. Only after the correct software was installed. It came with old software. Call logitech to confirm you have the most up to date software. Otherwise I cant believe how easy it is to control my entertainment center.
The Good:* Multiple video inputs (one RCA, one coaxial, and one supervideo.)* Effective image-enhancement technology to de-interlace, smooth jaggies and even out colors at higher resolutions.* Easy programming of video recording using a web site; you can set up the recording of a show with a single mouse-click. Although it lacks some of the abilities of TiVO, it generally makes an effective personal video recorder.* The remote control can be set up to run other programs, or to run the TV viewer even when it's in the background.* Miglia has shown a real commitment to continuing to improve the software.* Stable. Crashes are virtually unheard of with the newer versions of the software.The Bad:* Power hungry. Although it can minimally run on as little as a G4 400, you'll want something closer to a 1 ghz processor for decent video quality/frame rates while watching. Recording video is even more demanding.* From the start, the software has been plagued by bugs. Fortunately, most of these bugs have been fixed in subsequent releases, but you may still encounter some strange little things.* The remote control has the poorest ergonomics I've ever seen. The buttons require an unusually high amount of pressure focussed on a very small area to 'click', making it often difficult to quickly or reliably enter channel numbers. All of the buttons feel the same; there is no easily identifiable-by-touch volume or channel up-down buttons (as you expect on a TV remote.) The infrared transmitter is clearly underpowered; it's range is short under the best of conditions, and you often have to carefully point it at the IR receiver pod to get it to work. If you want a remote that wasn't designed by amateurs, consider the vastly superior ATI Wonder remote (which can be had for about $30.)* Even with image enhancement, watching TV off the coaxial input with the AlchemyTV card doesn't always look as good as it does on a conventional TV, with some graininess/static/fuzziness. Digital cable boxes or satellite tuners can provide a significantly stronger signal/better image.* Sometimes mind-bogglingly poor human interface design. The software routinely makes the user work a little too hard to accomplish basic tasks. For instance, there's no volume slider; you must click volume up/down buttons. You can program the remote's "power" button to open OR close the TV viewing window, but not both; if you want to be able to open and close the TV window from the remote, you have to assign two buttons; one for each task.* Some missing features, such as the ability to re-compress previously recorded video with a different codec (important if you don't have a dual G5 to record directly into the space-saving MPEG4 format.)* Somewhat sluggish tuner; there is a distinct delay while switching channels (although not as bad as with a satellite TV tuner.)All in all, this isn't a bad product. It does the job, if imperfectly. It's just disappointing that what could have been a great product with better design is just an OK one. Still, it deserves your consideration.
Expected some padding to protect a sensitive and expensive touch-screen device. Had to add a bit of foam myself. This is just a plain case that barely fits my Streetpilot 330.
I just received the three 4gig micro SD cards I purchased from Digital Media Source. They came quickly and were new as described. I got them for my LG EnV3 phone and for my two San Disk MP3 players. I already have a couple of these and wanted more in order to store more music on my phone and players. I love these things. They work perfectly and never seem to have any problems. I appreciate dealing with a company that does just what they say they will do and this firm seems to be one of these. So, Kudos to San Disk and to Digital Media Source. The price of the product was the best I have found except that they seem to make the S/H price a bit high to make up for the loss on the product, but even then the total came out in the range of what I could get these for at a brick and mortar store in the neighborhood.
This little printer does one thing and does it very well, it prints pictures. I bought it for my wife to print her photos. I find that I'm using it more than her!
Plug and play, USB 2.0, good price.... but a drawback would be that it requires a power adaptor instead of using power from the computer.
The jbl E-30 is a very good sounding bookshelf speaker system.The sound is open and clean,with a slightly recessed lower midrange, and slightly bright highs..There is a slight rise in midbass.This makes the speaker sound a bit warm,in my opinion.When these speakers are used with a good subwoofer,your system will really rock...As with all speakers,you should audition them in person,from a retailer,that has a good refund/exchange/return policy, of at least 30 days...I hope my review was helpful for you..I thank you Stewart L.
This product is pretty good. I got it just in time during the Christmas rush. When it finally came, i saw that i couldn't record anything without from my computer, Cd player and Boom boxes. Until later that day I saw that I had to use this old cable I had, which are only 5 bucks. The cable is for those of you who have problems with this; for anybody that uses a pair of haedphones or ear-bugs, you know the little metal that sticks out to put into the Cd player, Etc. Well the cable is like that on both ends.Other then that one problem to get music in, it plays very well and almost never skips, with the exception of low battery. I have put it in my pants pockets and ran with it. Lots of shaking and not a skip. The slick battery is sick and only needs to be recharged about once a week, even with daily use. 30 minute walk from school and back up steep steep hills.The remote it has is super and lets you go on lokking and feeling less clumsy. As when you put it away you just put the tiny remote and turn it off.The headphones it comes with very good and up turned up all the way, everyone in the room can hear you.This is a good thing to have if you are very into music. Other then that you probably wouldn't us it much anyway.
I spent a lot of time looking for a binder to hold CDs/DVDs. It is amazing how many I found that came with sleeves and you couldn't add sleeves to it. I receive a lot of CDs from various software vendors that are already in sleeves. I didn't want to remove the CDs from sleeves and then put them into the sleeves that came with the organizer. This is great for archiving my CDs and moving them between binders easily. I highly recommend this product!
My kids are grown up and I was looking for a camera to record our garage band playing. I could not even justify $200.00 for a video camera. A Local pawn shop has one on the table "AS IS" Missing the charger. They were originally asking $205.00 for it but a salesman accidently sold the batter and charger to another customer that originally belonged to that camera. I am a frequenty buy items from the Pawn shop and get the "Kahl Discount" They had it priced down to $69.00 and with my frequent buyer discount I paid $30.00 !! It uses the same batteries and charger that my old Sony Cybershot uses ( That is my dedicated eBay camera since it has a better macro funtion than my high priced Nikon.) Anyway, got it home bought 1 tape from radio shack ( of course the rat shack sales boy told me there was no such thing as digital video tape) so I found one on my own. This camera is used and has been a pure joy to use and the video quality is excellent ! I ordered a 5 pack of new 60 min. tapes for $11.00 off ebay and 1 spare charger. Total cost $48.00. I got so excited I bought Sony Vegas HD platinum ver. 10 and the band is going to love the final results. Vegas is an awesome product. Had Pro Tools, like Vegas better.Wait till they see the first DVD with the custom intro, titling, credits etc. going to sync it up with the master off the 24 Track Tascam to Digital storage. I have a awesome old-school analog Pro Tascam as well as the smaller DAWs and Software M-Audio stuff. So that is my story and the camera works flawless, run out of tape before the battery dies ! I guess they can be like the Friday night special Lemon or there was a date code QC problem.I LOVE mineMike Callender, Iowa
I bought it to use with 3 computers. However Belkin does not sell a CHEAP all in one cable for this product. ...And by the time you use different cables, everything is REALLY messy. Also the worst problem is that it says it can support 4 computers, which it can, but you can only put on the sheath when you use only 2. I emailed Belkin and they said that they use the same casing for the 2 port as they do for the 4 port. So it really looks messy. The item itself works flawlessly, but I shelled out the extra bucks so the sheath would cover all the ugly cables. I don't reccommend this product unless you are going to use 2 ports, or you don't mind the messy cables without the sheath.
I bought this printer with a Canon digital camera in an inexpensive bundle. I quickly outgrew the camera, so I figured I had to upgrade my printer as well. I tried a few other printers which were highly touted by the imaging gurus, but they didn't do any better than this one. I don't know how much I would have to spend to beat my i455.However, the aftermarket inks that I have tried are really bad, so I stuck with Canon inks and my results were much better.
Mouse works well overall; but the tilt feature cannot be configured by the user (unlike the other buttons).
I use this to cool my nuclear furnace (aka Macbook Pro 15")- and it definitely does the trick. However, there are some downsides:- There's no easy way to leave it both plugged in (via USB) and shut off, even if the lap top is off- It's fairly loud, even when on the lowest settingBut, on the other hand:- It's a color match for the aluminum- Keeps the Macbook from melting down my desk- Is inexpensive
My son really likes the case. It has a belt clip and he is glad that he doesn't have to put his Sansa in his pocket anymore.
Great for protecting your equipment, has life-time warranty and it is easy to install.
I've owned the netgear eva8000 for 8 months now. At first I was quite upset that it didn't perform all the tasks advertised on the box, especially the TV feature. However, now that I've been a beta firmware tester, I'm seeing that this box is getting much much better. The latest firmware versions are very stable and easy to navigate. The TV feature still doesn't work for me, but the engineers at Netgear are working on this issue.On the weekends, I just let the box randomly play music from my collection during a photo slideshow. It really brings all your media to the family room and makes it easy to enjoy. I am really happy with this product.
I paid an extra $3 for the plastic packaging for RETAIL sale. I could have bought it as a BULK card alone. And 2 gigabites is too many thousands of photos. I didn't think how long that would take the machine at the store to read and print for me.
Ordered 50 jewel cases from J&R. Sent me an entirely different item than ordered, sent me a case for an Ipod. Called them told me they would send me a label to return and to take it to ups. They told me they would not ship out correct item until they got their item back. She graciously told me they no longer had a 50 pack but they would send me two 25's at no additional cost. Ordered this item more than a week before Christmas have received no notification of shipping and of course no item.( I sent item back as instructed right after Christmas)
I have nothing bad to say about this radio except for the mic which is really really tiny, which is very hard to hold and key up normally. This radio boast excellent receive, and great modulation, amazing for a such small radio. Please, don't even think about comparing this radio to a Cobra 19DX-IV radio, it is not a comparison - UNIDEN PRO520XL will completely destroy the Cobra and ask for seconds.It is very sturdy, and the case is metal. Knobs and switches although may be small, feels very tight and crisp. When you turn the channel, you know you're changing it with solid clicks. Green LED display is nice and bright, and so does the LED meter.You can easily modify the final for unbelievable modulation such as the 2SC1969 FET final that are commonly used on older radios such as the UNIDEN Grant XL or the Cobra 148 GTL. But make sure you don't get the counterfit but the genuine ones. Counterfits are mostly sold on eBay and noticeably different than the original ones made by NEC. I easily tune this radio to output from stock 4W to about 7W, and with the FET conversion, close to 18-20 W. I can easily talk to people 20 miles away or more with it, incredible.Radio is tiny compared to the radios such as Galaxy "DX" series or older UNIDEN/Cobra chassis. You can fit this radio even the tightest crevices in the car or truck. Speaker is mounted on the bottom cover just like the older radios.A big plus: ANL, yes this radio has Automatic Noise Limiter AND RF gain control for filtering out environmental noise and to make the receive ultra quiet.This radio, has a good enough filter that you can use cigarette ligher adaptor plug for power, you'll still get nice audio output. If you can wire it directly to the battery, it would be even better.Now for the mic, I didn't like it so I switched it out to a regular sized mic. I also added a talkback using 100 ohm resistor and added the swtich on the right side on the lower cover.If only UNIDEN would please put SSB on these radios, it would be awesome. Somehow, I feel left out just having the AM/40 channels. Please please put SSB on UNIDEN radios again.But if you just need 40 channel, small, good modulating radio that is built like tank, get the UNIDEN PRO520XL, you'll be glad that you did.
Second one I have owned. Will keep buying them as long as I can find them used. Maps are great, the remote control is so much better than having to lean over and touch the screen and I love the ability to scan the map again with the remote control so I can view alternate routes if need be
The VCR portion of this combo doesn't always play VCR tapes cleanly. I try to manually adjust the picture quality but it doesn't always work. I'm keeping the TV because I primarily use it as a spare TV for local channels. I can always hook-up a good VCR (they are very cheap now) which defeats the purpose of having a built-in VCR but I didn't pay too much for this TV to begin with.
Had to get a new adapter as I broke off the pin by accident. I didn't want to pay for a new one at $70.00. This was 1/2 the price and does the same thing. No problems. Happy with product.
High quality and value based on my experience in the PC industry - however, this is my first kvm switch. Excellent 4-port value relative to the competition, cables included, tiny size. Paid about $90. Model GCS614A received 12-30-06.Switching speed: usually fully 2-3 seconds of a 'black monitor screen' while switching. Can be a little off putting. Is this switching lag typical for electronically switched peripherals? If so I just don't know. Sometimes switching is instant... more often though it is not.Video compatility: if PC 1 is rebooted while the kvm is switched to PC 2,3, or 4 the video image on PC 1 will not come up - I get a "signal out of range" message on the monitor but no video card output. Work around (as noted by others) is to leave the kvm on PC 1 during at least part of the reboot.Audio support: works well with my Monsoon subwoofer -- Unlike the other user I had no issue and get good bass response through the switched audio connection (However, mine is ONLY a 2 channel system).Hub connectors: fairly tight spacing for the jacks. My usb to mini-din mouse connector requred trimming with a razor blade to fit next to the monitor plug. (Dell peripherals from 2001 and later.)Hot key sequence: the "ctrl-alt-shift-#" keypress sequence works exactly as listed in manual. A bit clumsy using this sequence. In practice I would prefer a combination with fewer keys.Mode confirmation: unlike the other reviewer I find no need for an audible `mode' confirmation. The visual LEDs do confirm the exact PC getting input but in practice I would never see the LEDs, nor need to amongst the wiring bundle on the floor.User manual: acceptable. "getting started guide" lacks hot key sequence info.Support: can't comment, I haven't needed support.
This bag is small, but it fits my Canon Rebel XT with the kit lens and battery grip. I also carry the 50mm/1.7 lens in there and still have room for the manual, battery charger and other small components. I will be getting a bigger bag when I start acquiring more lenses, but it is great for now and for summer travel.It also looks nice and is very sturdy.
Product worked as described for fiberglass bottom boat. Doesn't seem to be as sensitive as a transom mounted solution, but if you don't want to drill holes in your boat, it works great! I would buy it again if I purchase another boat.
The 1250W Page Pro is a small, inexpensive, reliable, and fast. It is the one of the best buys in town. Although the upper tray is a bit awkward, the small size makes up for it. This is the perfect gift for a college student who relies heavily on their printer.
This budget-priced indoor antenna unit does the job. I received all the local HD channels available in my area with minimal adjustments to the antenna positioning.The coaxial cable is part of the unit and cannot be removed. The cable itself is rather skinny. That being said, the unit performs, flawlessly.I have the unit placed behind my 42" plasma with the antenna extended and hidden from view. The location of my flatscreen is top-floor of a house and about five feet from the window. I also used this unit in my bedroom and it worked, flawlessly.I think the location of your home (relative to the broadcast towers) and positioning of the unit is what matters. Not the brand or price of the indoor antenna unit.
In additon to having absolutly no label(hard tell which side is up), out of my 3 CDRWs the media is recognized in only one of them. The one that can see the media can only burn at 2x. I bought these to pad another purchase to get free shipping but I would suggest padding it with something else.
Love this fan for the money, have used it for over a year practically non-stop and have had no problems at all. Could not find as nice a fan for the money in any store near where I live so I took a chance.... Am very pleased with this fan.
I really liked the price and the color. Only thing i didn't like is that it doesn't have windows for outlets that are not in use. i use this in an area that gets lots of dust so i really wanted one with windows...oh well.
This very light, portable projector is perfect for small conference rooms.It is easy to set up and connects in a snap to your laptop. Don;t leave home without it!
Got this curling iron a few weeks ago, and it's very lite. Decent sized cord. Quick heat-up. Easy to handle, other than the placement of the On/Off button.
Another reviewer here said it best: don't let the misleading negative reviews of this product prevent you from taking a good look at the Garmin eTrex Vista. (Honestly, what are some of these people wanting to do with a GPS device? Fix a waypoint on a specific part of a cow patty in a farmer's field somewhere?)This is the first GPS handheld I've purchased after carefully reviewing other models from other brands at a local store with true "hands on" comparisons. I thought the Garmin products were by far the most intuitive and user-friendly of the GPS handhelds I played with. Great features and an excellent value for the money. (...)Looking at the less expensive eTrex Legend and the Vista and wondering which to buy? Well, the Legend is great but it lacks the Vista's electromagneticcompass or air-pressure altitude indicator if that is important to you. It also has much less memory capacity (8MB) for storing detailed Mapsource maps.I have loaded my Vista with topo maps from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont and it took up all 24MB of memory (of course, it really is a lot of detail we're talking about here). I would think that the memory capacity of the Legend could be a significant limitation if you are looking at getting into extra topo or metro guide maps. If you have no use for extra maps or an electromagneticcompass and altimeter, then the Legend might be the way to go.Personally, I think the Vista represents a better overall value for the dollar.Ignore the naysayers and compare the GPS units for yourself. I'm very happy with the Vista and would have made the same purchase if I had to do it all over again.
This item was cheap, so I'm not really upset, but it didn't work with my iPod Classic, for video, the audio worked fine. Even after I switched to video out, it did nothing.
I like these speakers because I was looking for bluetooth speakers to make my life more wireless, but the pros and cons will be detailed as shownpros:1)wireless speakers are cool, bluetooth worked well without breaks2)remote thingi is niftycons:1) audio cracks way too much when volume is turned up high2) nice to listen to music if you are home in a room by yourself, nearly useless outside as a form of speakersI recommend all in 1 units, my friend bought one of those with an mp3 player built in with the speakers and a rechargable battery, it blew this unit away.
I have several hundred movies I have taped over the years on VHS tapes and decided I wanted to transfer some of them to DVD before they started to deteriorate so I purchased the Turtle Beach Video Advantage USB.The first consideration you should make in purchasing this device is whether your computer will be able to support the heavy demands of the Video Advantage USB (and transferring VHS to DVD in general). I had recently purchased an HP Pavilion Laptop with Intel Duo Core T7200 2.0 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM and an 80 GB 5400 RPM hard drive. The laptop has done admirably in the capture process even though my hard drive is below the recommended 7200 RPM. You may want to consider the advice in the users manual to purchase a separate hard drive dedicated to video capturing. The size of the captured files is quite large (up to 10 GB for a 2 hour movie) so make sure you have adequate hard drive space and the hard drive is not highly fragmented. I would not even consider running the Video Advantage USB on my older Dell Dimension with a P4 1.8 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM. Also beware -- Video Advantage USB does not "officially" work on Vista (although the Turtle Beach site has some sort of work around listed).The actual Video Advantage USB has worked quite well -- I have experienced no dropped frames or sound. The mysterious "copyright error" others have mentioned has popped up but it has not caused problems (I notice it when I use the time limit function when capturing). I did have to buy an RCA adaptor ($2 to $3) as my VCR has only one audio output and the Video Advantage USB has two audio cables (they neglect to tell you this in the set-up instructions although it is on the Web site).You also need to consider whether the provided editing software is adequate. AD Full Cap is not what I needed and doubt I will ever use -- it is more for professional grade movies as the files it creates are huge (64 GB for 1 hour). Of course I did not learn this until after I started my first movie. If you are transferring movies like I am then you will use Power Producer and Power Producer Express (both by Cyberlink). Let's just say I have had my share of headaches with them. One of my movies had sound almost inaudible after I burned it to DVD -- little did I know that the input for the sound was too low and was adjustable in the process of creating an MPEG file. Also I found cutting out commercials to be less than intuitive although I finally was able to do so with much effort.Also this process can be quite time consuming (which is why I am glad I have the laptop to do it and can use my Dell for other things). The total time to transfer a two hour movie to standard quality file (MPEG) and burn to DVD is about 3.5 to 4 hours. Not that you need to be at your computer the entire time but your machine will be seriously tied up. Fortunately most of what I want to transfer is commercial free otherwise it would be even longer.Overall I give the Video Advantage USB good marks but the software provided lower grades. I figure once I am further along the process of transferring from VHS to DVD everything should be smoother. You may want to consider simply purchasing a video capture device and editing software separately -- software that one person loves is another person's nightmare so you can see what you like before you buy. Most importantly make sure you have a computer with not only enough processing speed, power, and hard drive capacity/speed but also the ability to dedicate almost completely to this process.
excellent sound systemfeel like theater sound system
I loved the h6315 until it died. It was never dropped, left in a hot car, dropped in the toilet or shocked, but one day it died while I was on the internet. I tried everything to fix it to no avail. After 4 hours of bickering and ping pong transfers I finally got an HP technician on the line (Thanks to T-Mobile getting involved on a conference call). I received the "$50.00 empty box". I sent in the dead 6315 and found out that it would cost $250.00 in addition to the $50.00 to fix. The reason was system failure. I wouldn't recommend this Ipaq to anyone unless you can get one (with accessories) for under $100.00. HP should test failed units for free, heck I paid over $500.00 for it and the accessories and I got two and a half years out of it. Consumers wouldn't stand for service/treatment like this if their TVs, stereos, etc. lasted only two years. Look out Ebay here I come!
I've endured intermittent WIFI connectivity problems with the Linksys WAP11 access point. The UI provided for tweaking settings is pretty cool, but it could use some refinements. I recommend checking out comments from other reviewers before buying this specific model.
This body was my first foray into the DSLR world. In fact I had on held an SLR less than half a dozen times. I was using a Casio EX-Z50, and getting annoyed with the lack of aperture and shutter controls. So, on a non-art major, college student budget I looked for a camera I could learn and develop with.I quickly found my way to DPReview where I spent many hours deciding what I needed and what I could afford. This camera fit the bill. I picked it up for 475 with the kit lens with one of the Pentax rebates + 50$ for a filter set, etc.Build quality is great, at first I treated the camera very delicately, wrapping it in a T-shirt anytime I traveled. Now, I throw it in the back seat of my car, and dig it out when I get where I'm going without much worry of it being damaged. The camera is sturdy and of average weight to comparable bodies from Cannon and Nikon.Controls are great, I love the Tv and Av modes. The buttons seem to be in good locations though I don't do much action photography nor do I often worry about how long shots take, so maybe for an advanced shooter there might be a lack of buttons.Menus are easy with loads of options that will do most anything you ask of it.Image quality is pretty good. Don't let the 6.1MP sensor bother you, its not about the MP at all it's about what that camera can do with the sensor. Noise is pretty good, but your going to want a fast lens for low light, or a standalone flash because the on-board is largely useless, as most are.I just rolled over the counter 11k shots in 18 months and going strong.As with any Pentax body, the use of K mount lenses is easy and awesome, though there are quirks with Av and Tv, depending on the exact lens. Also check out the screw mount adapter for even more compatibility, but be sure to get Pentax OEM, not EbayThings I don't love.-My USB port does not work, it did, now it doesn't. But in Pentax's defense I never tried to fix it.-Dust is a problem so be careful as it is annoying to clean-Battery life varies greatly with temperature, so make sure you have good batteries, especially with those night-time long exposure shots-FPS is kiiinda low, but for a budget body theres not much you can do.-RAW + Jpeg would have been nice-Has been superseded by K100d and soon to be K200d? But honestly if you can get a DL for less than either of those you'll be fine unless you need SR.
I bought to hock up my Media room, its nice looking great function, and does have enough outlet for your H/W.I hoped that it does stabilize the power but well you cant ask for much for such price right...The distributor is great, but I would have added more money if I could and got a stabilizer.The TV never showed any signs of electricity noise or anything, and it looks refreshed, I dont regret that I bought it for such price inspite my friends were saying get a cheap PDU but if you want to get it right get the right equipment..Great product..
This iron makes ironing fun. Ironing with a cordless iron is a totally different experience, and I am so happy I bought this. I had no idea how cumbersome a corded iron is to use, but once you use this iron, you will never go back to an iron with a cord again. Trust me :)
The C-2000 has definitely exceeded my expectations. This camera rules!! The quality of the pictures is amazing-my prints look fabulous. One complaint-this camera eats batteries for a living! Make sure you buy the rechargeable batteries (I think the camera should have shipped with rechargeables). Also you may want to invest in larger smartmedia cards as the C-2000 ships with an 8mg which only holds 8 pics at max resolution.
We used this for scuba...left it in the cold water when diving in 50- degree water...came out...it was still warm. We went for our ocean dive and needed something to warm us up for the 20 minutes before our next dive. It was incredible.I fully recommend using this...make sure to fill it with hot water twice to make it last that much longer. The first hot water rinse will make it even better.
This thing is great. I use it to shred potatoes, cheese, carrots, etc. It works like a charm and puts the produce right where you want it - right in the bowl or the hot pan. It's a lot safer than a mandoline slicer. Clean up is really a breeze. I've used mine for years and I'd never be without one. I hope they never stop making them. You should get one.
Not too difficult to swap out. Worked perfect right out of the box. Extremely happy.Highly recommend this unit. Replaced the original from 2002.
ok picture quality, good price for what it doesif the picture gets over about 106 inches then the resolution is to low to watch properly (it looks to pixelated)
I moved from the Griffin Elevator which is was also really, nice but I think the mStand, offers superior elegance, and make my macbook pro looks even more elegant!
I returned this router one week after purchase. After experiencing some set-up difficulties, I spent (literally) hours on the phone to absolutely clueless customer service reps, who tried to blame the fault on everything but the router. Most of them were clearly reading from a manual and had no idea about basic software issues.I returned and exchanged for the equivalent Linksys model, which also gave me a set-up problem (related to the previous mess Netgear had made of the system). I phoned customer service, and found them very knowledgeable and competent - a very stark contrast to the buffoons at Netgear. Bingo, they fixed the problem right away!Bottom line, the Netgear router has an easy set-up and good range, but if you ever need to phone customer service, you are in for a nasty surprise.
This is my second unit. The first would randomly not output audio. The replacement does not suffer from this problem but other problems instead. It locks up when switching layers on a DL-DVD or even when switching chapters within a movie. You can hear the motor grinding away inside but nothing happens. The replacement has been to the shop twice now. The last time they replaced the drive assembly. Still not fixed. Now it goes back for good. There are a number of operational bugs as well. I don't see them getting fixed any time soon though.I was expecting better from H/K. I have one of their reciever/amps that is brilliant.
Overall, it's a good camera for traveling because it is small enough to toss in a pocket. The picture quality is good. The battery is long lasting and I was able to take 100+ pictures before needing to recharge it. The menus are easy to use and the screen size is great for reviewing shots. The only negative things that I would say about it is that I had a hard time trying to get macro shots and it some of the settings that have auto options will always go back to auto when you turn the camera off (for example ISO, White Balance).
Linksys appears to be riding on their reputation. During the 1990s, their stuff was top notch and we bought nothing but Linksys. Then, they were purchased by Cisco, and their quality appears to have nosedived since then.We had the exact same experience as another poster, with indicator lights remaining on after the plugs were pulled from the corresponding sockets, and within a day, the whole unit died.We've stopped buying Cisco/Linksys and found Netgear products to be what Linksys used to be: well made at attractive prices. I'd suggest anyone looking to purchase Linksys products look into Netgear instead.
Needed a screen for my projector. I teach a class but I needed to be mobile. I could be in a diffrent room from time to time. This is perfect for my needs.
I love everything about it. It does everything that it said and is great. My son-in-law borrowed it for a trip he was going on and now he doesnt think he can continue to work without it. Hes getting one for his B-Day.
As it gets harder to find cassette recording decks, the Sony TCWE475 Dual Cassette Player / Recorder was a good find for me. If you record music with soft passages I find that I can control the recording better with this unit than with digital recording devices that tend to boost and distort the level. I am pleased with this unit. It is getting more difficult to find blank tapes. I can't find any 60 minute Type II Chrome tapes. I am using 90s and they perform very well on this unit.
Does a good job on cooling down my macbook pro. It tends to be a little loud and is slightly bulky. Overall, I would recommend it to anyone who experiences thermal problems.
This product worked perfectly for my needs. I needed a way store my Dad's old slides after I scanned them. These storage boxes are sturdy. They also come with an insert to keep the slides from falling over if the box isn't completely full. My only complaint is that the dividers that came with each box don't fit. I already had my own dividers, so this wasn't a problem for me.
As of March 9, 2008, you save %40, which corresponds to $2,528.40. If you want to re-experience Black Friday and refresh your good memories without waiting on the line from midnight to 6am, then simply add to your cart and place the order.Please note that, presumably after the huge success of Pro V1, which used to be sold $1K, the company released a new version. So you are going to buy Pro Version 2 of this product, which would make you feel relived and comfartable about the reliability and durableness of it.There is one drawback I need to mention. If you lose the cap, the replacement will cost you around 1000 dollars, if you are lucky and thus there is also 40% sale on that. Sadly, it has been always quite hard to find discounts on the accessories...EDIT ON MARCH 28, 2008: I see that the savings are now greater and accordingly they are running low on the stocks. It is only 5 left! You are wasting your time reading my review. Order it right away, or else it will sell out in a sec!
Wow, this is a great card! I bought it to replace my BFG 7900GS w/256MB. The performance is terrific, even in older games such as Unreal Tournament 2004. I can enable every performance draining option and it FLIES.Doom3 really takes benefit of the extra onboard RAM as well.The problem is, the card is HUGE. It takes up two chassis slots. For smaller cases, this card will be a very tight fit. Not to mention, SLI-based boards will be at an additional disadvantage due to PCI slot layout - my sound card fits directly next to this card's fan assembly. Fortunately, the video card is so long that the fan is mostly unobstructed. Even still, it runs rather warm. I'm going to have to do some maneuvering to improve the airflow.I'm looking forward to Flight Simulator X next...My specs:Asus A8N32-SLI mobo4GB RAM (PNY Optima DDR400)AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+300GB Seagate SATA HDBFG 8800 GTS 640MBWindows Vista UltimateAlso, be sure to download nTune from Nvidia's website; it's a terrific tool to monitor and adjust settings.
its great and too fast but i didnt used it yet because my new laptop i not recieved it from sony company yet but i was tried the 2gb of kingston memory befor thats why im sure thats the kingston is the best without i try it i was try it just for one time and im very happy for it :) thank you
Why chance experimenting with cheaper knock-offs? I've tried too many times to no avail.Im my case it was a waste of time and money, and a new shirt. Once the cartridge product(a refill) thru the mail produced all GREEN prints. No it was not St.Pat's Day! The seller never responded to numerous emails!! Another time I went to Walgreens for refills, my wife is stil trying to remove the excess black ink from my new shirt and my hands!!I paid a little extra for these, but NOONE can duplicate this top quality product.
There are devices on Amazon for $50 to $200 that perform no better than this $5 item. Note: This is an actual converter and not a simple cable, which is exactly what you need if you want to plug a Wii into an S-Video port. Great deal!
I know microwave is not the best way to make tasty popcorn, but if you want to use the microwave this is the best popper for it. We have had one for years and just found this one on Amazon, for my son. Don't use too much popcorn and it pops nearly every kernal.
I purchased the Brother MFC-665 in Sept. 2007. Since I already had a color printer and a laser mono-chrome printer, this device would be used mainly as a scanner, fax and telephone (but not a copier).As a fax machine it is great, with many useful features.As a scanner it is great, with many useful features.As a phone it is great, with many useful features.As a printer it is pure garbage, with many money-wasting features. Allow me to elaborate.Being cognizant of the price of ink, I chose to use this printer only to fax, scan and make phone calls. As mentioned before, I have printers dedicated to printing both color and BW. About four months ago, when the printer was about six months old, the icon in my PC's system tray began to indicate that the yellow print cartridge was less than 50% full. This was not only surprising (as I didn't use it for color printing), but also annoying. Now, to be fair, I did have the printer print a BW fax confirmation page and I have sent about 60 faxes in the last 10 months. The fax confirmation page is in very plain font and covers about half a page and consists of about 10 lines, so not very much ink.As time went on, the warnings continued until a few days ago when the warning indicated that I was totally out of color ink (still plenty of black ink). Thinking there might be a problem, I contacted Brother's tech support. Here's what they told me. Even though you don't print color, color ink still is used when printing BW and once a week when cleaning (?? - where does the ink go?). The color cartridges are good for 400 pages at 5% coverage (one paragraph, so about 20 +/- pages at 100% coverage. The black cartridge is good for 500 pages at 5% coverage or about 25 pages at 100% coverage. (Following formula used: The Brother rep indicated the numbers regarding life expectancy. If the black cartridge is good for 500 pages at 5% coverage, then it should be good for 25 pages at 100% coverage 100% = 5% x 20. 500/20=25).So they are making a printer that, if used to print full pages, is only good for 45 pages?? That doesn't count the "cleaning" cycle, which also uses ink, and is done once a week.Replacement ink for the Brother cartridges is about $50 for the three color cartridges and $40 for the black cartridge. 3rd party ink, which Brother says they don't recommend as it may damage the printer, is much less expensive. I can buy the MFC-445 which doesn't have the phone feature on it for $80 and it comes with the ink cartridges or I can buy new ink for $90. Hmmm.Unless you have a large fund for ink, I suggest looking at alternatives to this multi-function printer.
Great low cost on this proc and it turned a big heavy paperweight back into a working system. Two words.
This software is very easy to use and so helfpul for color studies and sharing by email. Amazing what it can do and they charged so little!
The wires are very sturdy - so if you have a tight space it is not easy to install. Apart from that: great product!!!
I bought this radio to replace a sub-optimal cheapo radio. This one sounds good, has good reception, holds the station, has auto turn-off. The ear buds that come with are sturdy and high quality. I use it every day - walking the dog and walking in to work. Very pleased with this purchase.
I purchased this adapter because to hook up my 15&#34; MacBook Pro to an external display because the internal screen broke. It worked perfectly and you can&#8217;t beat the price.
It took close to 2 hours to unpack and set up. Then it jammed on the first copy and I couldn't unjam it. I spent another hour re-packing it (it took 2 of us to do that because it weighs 76 lbs) and it's going right back to the seller. DON'T BUY IT!! If it can't function using ordinary copier paper like my other 3 printers, it will likely cause endless problems.
I have this product before but I could not find it any store and I had one before it broke. I use it for medical transcriptionist course.It has been a life saver so I can do my home study.Thank you again for a wonderful product.Sue O'Bryan
I actually purchased this cable to interface with my GPS device. It is well made and is great cable at an excellent price!
I routinely purchase these cartridges for my grandmother. She likes to have access to her printer and nice ink to put in it, but she's slightly internet-challenged. I logged on to Amazon and found this deal for her. We were both very happy with the results and I will continue buying from this seller as long as my Maw Maw needs ink to print out hundreds of pictures of her grandchildren.
This TV has two major flaws which made it unusable for me: it is noisy and it cannot function as a computer monitor.The noise comes from the fans, and this TV seems to have at least two of them.The first one runs only when the TV is on and for a brief period after it is turned off. This one is fairly loud, but it is usually drowned out by the sound from the TV.However, the second fan runs continuously - 24/7 - whether the TV is on or off. This fan is quieter than the first one, but it was nonetheless plainly audible from 12 feet away in my otherwise quiet livingroom. I called Toshiba because I thought my TV was flawed, but they confirmed that this is normal behavior.The second issue - functioning as a computer monitor - was important to me, although it may not matter to most people. With the advent of home theater PCs, there does seem to be a convergence of TV and computer technology, and I worry about future incompatibilities. Failing to operate as a monitor seems unnecessarily limiting and it could result in this TV becoming obsolete before its time.I returned my set because these problems. However, I should say that, in my brief period of ownership, it otherwise seemed like a decent TV.
All you need to do is transfer a digital audio signal from point A to point B. Why pay $70.00 -$100.00 for a fiber optic cable when a $5.00 cable will do exactly the same thing. Sure the Hosa is only about an 1/8 inch in diameter, but why do you need a cable the size of a garden hose for such a simple job. Hosa makes some high dollar, fat cables too, but all you need is this tiny cable. I would love to hear from anyone that can hear a difference in the sound.
I bought this for fifty - cheapest brand name MP3 CD player with AM/FM tuner I could find. The sound was excellent as always with Panasonic products, particularly the processing for MP3s, which significantly improved the warmth and realness of the sound, removing the "computerized" feel. The packaging boasts 140 hrs MP3 playback - however that's with two internal AAA batteries and two in an auxiliary unit that hooks up to the player - I don't see the point of the auxiliary unit as I don't really won't to lug around another attachment if I'm on the go, and I would use an adaptor if I'm using it for long periods at a desk. Only a single line display. The remote has all the necessary buttons and is very useful.Where I was disappointed, though is in the inability to search through and sift MP3, making it almost useless to me as a CD MP3 player. First off, the unit took about 15 seconds to read through the CD before it could start playing, and it has to do this every time you turn off and back on the player, whether or not you switched CDs. Second, it plays MP3s back in the order they were recorded onto the CD, whether or not this is the order they are actually in on the album, which is really annoying for trance music or album rock. Furthermore there is no way to rearrange track play order. Third, the unit can't read id3 tags or playlists. Fourth, to get to a track on another "album," you have to manually advance through every song in the album you're in and the intervening albums. For example, you have 5 albums with 10 tracks each on a CD MP3, to get from the first song to the last according the order set by the player, you have to push the next button 49 times! Freaking useless.I loved the sound, but I reluctantly returned it and got the Sony D-NF420PS and have not been disappointed.
I've recently made the decision to begin using a trackball at work, mostly due to comfort reasons. I'm very attracted to the idea of not having to move my whole forearm around just to move the mouse pointer. I have evaluated 3 trackballs so far, one of them being the Kensington Expert Mouse Pro (the other 2 being the Microsoft Trackball Explorer and the Kensington TurboRing). The winner was the TurboRing in my book, but here are my thoughts on the Expert Mouse Pro.The ball is excellent. It is by far the smoothest, nicest feeling ball out of any of the trackballs I've tried. My big complaint is that it is not NEARLY as comfortable as the TurboRing, and that the scroll wheel is in the worst location I could possibly dream of for it. If the scroll wheel were located directly to the right (and left, to keep it symmetric) of the track ball, then it would be a MUCH nicer device. But the way it is currently laid out, you've got to lift your hand and reach above the ball to hit it, which is rather ridiculous. If Kensington would put the metal rollers from the Expert Mouse Pro in to the TurboRing, it would be hands-down the ultimate trackball IMO. But for my purposes, the TurboRing still won strictly because of it's extremely logical layout, and superior ergonomics. It's definitely the most comfortable pointing device I've ever used.
It stopped working aroung 40 ~ 50 days. Terminal of this product is exposed, so static might have killed it. I don't mind as long as they can fix this item or exchange it for free but the company is not even responding to my e-mail. I sent 5 emails in 9 days and never got response from them.Novel product / good price but doesn't worth your money. Stay away.
The Sony Cybershot Station is a real compliment to my Sony DSC-T5. The battery is always charged when I'm ready to use my camera. Downloading your pictures to your computer is very simple. Place camera on dock, turn your computer photo software on and your ready to go. This docking station is really a musthave for these cameras. The camera and docking station also look great sitting on your desk. You won't be dissappointed.
I ordered two replacement batteries for my office remote phones. The price I paidwas way below my local cost even if you added in the shipping. The product arrived quickly and was everything as advertised.
I thought that this was maybe broken when i tested it today out of the box. the scan is whiny and high-pitched. I might have to return if my husband (or I) can no longer take it. I planned to scan in piles of old photos, but I would likely have a migraine after 10 scans.The picture quality is excellent though, and the software lets you do the type of corrections that photoshop does, without going overboard.
I don't understand how Best Buy Get 50 bucks for this cable and you can get one for under 5 bucks on Amazon.com. It works just fine.
I was skeptical about this product because it was so inexpensive, but it works great and looks like it is very well made. It is so nice to be able to listen to my iPod in my car!
Well, I bought the PowerPad 160 (not cheap, those things are like $400) last fall. Last month the thing went dead. It would not charge at all. So I called customer service, and was told that they'll give me an exchange after I send in the proof of purchase. By the way, customer service over there = 1 person (Michael). So I did, and nothing happened for days. Called back, apparently whoever received the proof of purchase never informed customer service. Finally, their RMA department (possibly the same person), according to Michael, gave the exchange approval and told me RMA number is on the way. So I wait for another week...nothing. Called back, apparently there's another communication breakdown. No one bothered to call or email the RMA number and instruction. By the way, they don't ever return your calls. So leaving messages is pointless, you'll just have to keep calling. So I got the instruction over the phone, and was told that they will ship out a brand new replacement unit the day after the old unit is received. So I overnighted my old unit. Almost another week went by, nothing came. So I called again for the tracking number. This guy told me: &quot;I got your message and was about to call you. But I can't read the tracking number I wrote down so let me look it up.&quot; A few minutes later, he came back and said &quot;I can't find the tracking number, it hasn't been entered into the system&quot; (hmmm....interesting, Michael, I though you just wrote it down and was about to call me)...&quot;however, we did sent out your replacement unit on Thursday and you should receive it today or tomorrow.&quot; So I thought I'd finally get the new powerpad. So the next morning, while waiting anxiously for the UPS delivery, I get a call from electrovaya. Someone from electrovaya had just informed me that they received the unit I sent, it is unrepairable and since I've had it for 7 months so it exceeded the 6 month warranty, there's nothing they can do but to safely dispose it. Wait a minute; I said, for the last 3 weeks, I've been told a new unit was on the way! So the woman goes talk to Michael (customer service department). 10 minutes later, I find out that nothing was shipped out, he made up the whole thing about the exchange approval, they make a bad product that breaks as soon as warranty is up, nobody talks to each other, nobody knows what's going on, they need to improve internal communication, and oh yeah, you just wasted a bunch of money. Hey, electrovaya, there's this thing Alexander Gram Bell invented in 1875 called the telephone, use it! So I hope the $400 some dollars was a nice bonus for some proud electrovaya employee and made his kids happy over last Christmas. Or use it to cover overhead used to fire the customer service department. In conclusion, their product is crap, people I've dealt with over there are clueless and dishonest. If you are looking for an external batter, check out Valence at http://www.valence.com, a US company with a cheaper, and mostly likely, better product.
Wow, where has this been all my life? I dried my hair with my regular drier about half way and then used the hot air brush. Just a few minutes later my hair was perfectly styled, soft, and smooth! I highly recommend!
All I wanted was a cheap digital camera. I understood that for the price, I would have to sacrifice quality. But, really, when the box says "16MB of internal memory" I expect it to take pictures without paying for a memory card. When the box comes with a USB cable, I expect my computer to detect it... at all... ever.I had a digital camera ten years ago that eventually broke. The camera, back then, cost $50. It wasn't very good, even by ten years ago's standards... but guess what? I had fond, nostalgic memories of how good the picture quality was, how good the display was, and how great it was to use my old, cheap, obsolete camera.
i had got these monitors when i first had my son in 2003 they were great, it is definitely true that you can here even a pin drop...but when my loving son's father lost the main monitor i urged him to buy them again...now the second pair of monitors we bought in february this year were working great until the static came in and now i don't even know where the monitors are because i just didn't care much for them.....the static was really loud and annoying...but i guess my son old enough and loud enough but he's a little sneaky so i'll probably get him another pair and if they don't work i'll return them for another kind.
I have always used Tiffin filters for almost all of my lenses. The price is right and the quality is good. What else is important? You will always be satisfied with Tiffin products. This UV Protection filter is no exception.
The cap fit my old Canon QL17GIII perfectly. Not much more to say about a lens cap, it just works.
i love this Sennheiser headphone. the sound is rich and the frequency range is broader. stylish design though the band doesn't fit the back of my head quite well.the only annoying thing is the slight buzzing noise. you can hear that if you turn off the sound. since i usually listen to classic music and use low volume, sometimes i can tell this noise from the music. kinda annoying! but if you listen rock, pop or other genres at high volume, it is not an issue. i guess that noise is from either background of the signal on my computer or interference of electromagnetic wave around me. maybe the company can do a little improvement to filter that noise though it will raise the cost. overall it is an excellent headphone!
I just read the recent research about sitting down all day taking years off of your life even if you compensate by exercise and thus decided to try this. I put it on top of my current desk in my cubicle at work. I'm just using my laptop with no separate keyboard, mouse, or monitor. I put a pretty tablecloth over top of it and have a foam exercise mat underneath my feet as well as some little "balance pods" I can stand on if I want to. It is a great solution and is fast and easy to re-convert my desk back to a sit-down desk simply by moving this little table and putting my laptop back on my regular desk. If I were using it on the floor, I might want something sturdier, but with the legs extended only 15 inches or so, it is fine. And, it packs up to a nice small, portable size. I'm now enjoying standing up most of the day, and typing is very comfortable.
I run win98 on my computer. This printer was one of the few peripherals which installed and ran so smoothly right out of the box. My previous printer was an inkjet and was a pain to install the first time around (kept conflicting with the previously installed scanner and would not run even when I removed all traces of that scanner from my computer).The printouts are sharp and clean and come out really fast. I love the ability to print multiple pages on the same sheet and even do manual duplex printing (the printer takes care of order of pages while printing duplex with multiple pages on each side). During the past few months of using this printer, I encountered paper jam only twice (both times my mistake, once tried to pull a paper back while it had already started moving inside for printing and at other time the stack of papers on the input tray was badly sticking together). Both times clearing the jam was a breeze. I received the rebate check in about a month which was fast as compared to most of other rebates.The only negatives about this printer are, one, the memory cannot be expanded (not that I need more) and two, the optional high capacity second paper input tray is outrageously expensive.
I used this cable to connect my external hard drive to my desktop computer for fast data transfer. No issues at all with the installation and the speed matched specs - Just what I was looking for with this eSATA cable. Recommended.
The cable is good.. but i prefer to have a better insulated one.. if it is in use.. it will effect other wireless signals... like the Wireless TV receiver for getting channels.
overall i think this camera is very nice. I like the wide lens attatchment becaus i skate and like to get close and have everything in the shot. i also like this product because it has high quality picture and awsome sound. some people said after filming, during the playback you could hear the sound of the motor. those people are idiots. the only reason for that is becasue they were filming videos on to the memory card witch has a purpose of still images. when you are recording video on to a mini dv tape, that noise will not show up at all. the battery life could be better but you can just pick up an extra at walmart for 20 bucks which isnt bad. the night vision isnt that high quality, i mean it works fine and all its just that it is a light and i would prefer an infared system such as in the sony hc21 for about the same price. but i think this camera is a better choice. my only other complaint is that the whole purpose i bought this product was to get my skate footy on to my computer to make a video but this camera only comes with a usb cable that is only good for putting pictures on to your computer. the usb isnt fast enough for transfering video content so you need to go out and buy a 1EEE 1394 firewire cable for around 25 bucks and if your computer dosent have a firewire cable than you will either have to buy a firewire hub or a pci card for your computer. the pci card goes for about 30 bucks and the hub is around 50. so to sum it all up the canon zr300 is most deffinatly worth the buy pretty much everything that the manufactuer description is accurate and its is a very high quality camera. if you buy it you will not be dissapointed. don't listen to the people who say it records the sound of the motor because it dosent unless you are recording with the memory card witch is just plain stupid. also dont listent to people who say it doesnt work good indoors because they are also wrong.
WOW, what a great bargain. Nice zipper case with a space for an SD Card or other small items (like the two extra sizes of ear bud covers). I would certainly purchase these comfortable earphones again.
I purchased this case for my office --- yes, for my office. It runs an AMD XP 2600+ and a ATI Radeon 9200+ video card, one DVD+/-RW drive, with an ASUS motherboard and two 80G harddrive. Yeah, the total power is limited so that they do not exceed the 350W.The good:1. It is very very quiet, almost dead silent, with very little air blow out of power supply actually.2. Two front USBs.3. Not quite big in dimension but enough room inside.4. Quality power supply. I used this case for more than a year and did not hear any degradation (say, increasing of noise). The power supply worths $55+shipping itself. At $80 I purchased for both case and power supply, it is very good value.The bad:1. Lack of front earphone jack.2. If you are targeting of new video card (6800 ultra or 7800 GTX) or running 6 hard drives, the power supply may not provide enough power.
Ok, yes, the camera is easy to use and it's not expensive, but don't let that fool you (it fooled me and now I'm stuck with it), this camera is very very bad. First of all, even with 2.2 MP resolution the pics don't look that much great than if taken with a webcam. Second and most important thing THIS CAMERA EATS BATTERIES ALIVE!!! How can someone design a product that consumes that much energy?, if you use a fully recharged or new pair of batteries with the macro option (for close ups) they won't last any longer than 15 mins. I've seen myself waste 4 or 5 pairs of batteries in a photograpgh session, I've tried rechargeable, metal hydride, nickel cadmiun, alkaline, everything, nothing works well, with the exception of buying another expesive thing, a camera dock, so you can recharge batteries (there goes the "cheap price"). It is unbeliavable that such an enegry devouring product doesn't have the option to plug it to an AC adapter. Third, lighting... want to take some pics indoors or at night? Well you can't, they'll be so dark not even trying to fix them will work, the flash isn't powerful enough, not to mention even in the auto setting it is always on (meaning there's never enough lighting).My advice, spend 50 more (the cost of the camera dock) and buy something else.
As stated in a prior review, these are sports headphones. They are not built for superior sound quality, although the sound is more than adequate and may suprise you.They are perfect for what they were intended to be: anti-sweat, sports headphones for working out, running, ect..exercise in general.They are somewhat fragile and need to be handled with care. They fold up really nicely for storage. I find them to be slightly uncomfortable with extended periods of use. All in all they get the job done and are worth the money.
I think that its a bang for the price, im very satisfied with my purchase.
Seems to plug in great for me. It works consistently so far. It is thin, but it's not like you need electromagnetic shielding for an optical signal.
Purchased this cable to hook up my Mac Mini to my television. Worked without incident, lets us watch moves and play games on our TV. Recommended.
Pros:- perfect ergonomics- nice leather wrist paddingCons:- noisy spacebar- spacebar presses harder then letter keys- F-keys devided into two groups, while classically it should be three- a bit largeCould be perfect without issue with spacebar.
Who needs a 1 or 2 GB thumb drive, when you can get this this little gem for such a low price? I use it in my camera to take over 2000 pictures at 5 megapixel quality, and then can use it in the adapter as a thumb drive. Tons of storage at a great price. A good reference is that WalMart wants double the price, for half the storage for their cards. Transcend (8GB) is the way to go on Amazon.
Have you ever owned a pair of headphones that were so tight they were painful? If not, then this pair might be for you. I've tried flexing them to try and stretch them out, to no avail. I don't think I have an exceptionally large head, but these things are so uncomfortable I can't use them. Stay away.
I'll only mention things that I didn't pick up or remember from the other reviews I've read. I also own a 4.0MP Canon A520, so it was easy to choose the same great zoom lens.The A460 does not have the auto-rotate feature to save photos in the appropriate portrait or landscape modes. The battery and SD card are accessed through a common door, which doesn't have quite the snap and tight fit of the A520's smaller separate doors. The handshake symbol also tends to show up often when taking indoor pictures with the flash disabled - something I don't even think about with the A520. The zoom buttons were actually more intuitive to use than I expected. But I do prefer the SET button in the center of the joypad on the A520, as I tend to forget to reach down and to the left for the SET button on the A460.But I'm nit-picking here. Otherwise, it's a great point-and-shoot camera, with a great zoom lens, and at a great price.
The good reviews this hub gets are well deserved. Why, see below...1)Low cost2)Extremely easy set up (literally, only takes a minute)3)Excellent functionality4)Ports light up and easy to locate5)7 ports really come in handy!Don't hesitate to buy one!
I had the opportunity to try out both the offerings from Ultimate Ears...these and the Super.fi 5 Pro...there isn't that much of a difference to me to justify the much higher price. I got these from Amazon when they were on sale for $300 and the Super.fi 5 Pro's were $189. The main difference to me is better lows on the Triple.fi 10's. I don't listen to that much soft music that I hear all the better mid range vocals that everyone swears they hear on these earbuds. I also noticed that the gain on the Super.fi 5 Pro's is a little stronger...meaning that they get a little bit louder at full volume than the Triple's will allow you to get. For about $100 difference, I am going to stick with the Triple.fi 10's...I probably wouldn't if I paid much more for them...like $350-$399 for them. I also noticed something wild with both sets of earphones. I experimented with the different size rubber ear pieces that fit for different size ears. I put the smaller size rubber pieces on and the earphones didn't sit right in my ears at all (and when I did this, the sound had almost NO BASS at all...so I can understand why some reviewers say they sound very tinny when they put them on for the first time). YOU MUST make sure you are using the right size rubber fitting on the earbud no matter if it's Ultimate Ears brand or Shure or whoever you go with. Once I put the larger size rubber plugs on the earbuds, it was like music to my ears...actually, it was music IN my ears. The sound was pure and clean. Again, for the rock and roll (60's, 70's and 80's) that I listen to, it was a tough decision as I play it loud and the Super.fi 5 Pros seemed to be able to get a little bit louder (gain) than the Triple.fi 10s but for overall sound and three drivers on the soft music I listen to, I'll stick with the three drivers in the Triple. fi's. Another thing that is nicer about the Triples...on the Super.fi 5 Pro's, it is almost impossible to see the labeled "L" and "R" for which ear as it is tiny and I had the black set...virtually impossible to tell which was which...on the Triples, because they are blue phoes, the white labeling of which is "L" and "R" is very easy to see. After you get used to using these headphones, you will know by how they fit. I don't think you can go wrong with either set...I have never tried the Shure headphones as all I have ever used other than these two sets was the factory earbuds (garbage) that came with the Iphone. I hope this helps someone out with the same tough decision I had to make as there arent' too many comparisons between the two models I've mentioned here other than looking at the specs on the UE website The frequency response listed on their site is from about 11=17,000 for Triples and from 16-16,000 for the Super.fi 5 Pro's. I also like the harder case (metal) that comes with the Triples and the better or "stronger" looking cable they use...it just seems like it would hold up better over time..also, the Triples come with an extra cable to use between the headphone cable which will extend the length of the cable. Here's one thing to note: The Triple 10s are supposed to have a (1) year warranty if you call UE at the company...while the Super.fi 5s have a two year. The Triples I got show a (2) year warranty card in the box and when I contacted someone at UE, they told me whatever came in the box is what you get...maybe it was an older stock set of earbuds. Also, I have read on numerous reviews on earbuds that most sound better after being used for awhile...not sure why this is...almost like a break-in period until they reach their top sound. Anyway, good luck shopping for earbuds and again, I hope this helps someone outl ULTIMATE EARS earbuds ROCK !!!
This facial trimmer does the trick and it is easy to bring when on vacation. It doesn't hurt and is easy to use.
I purchased this router from Amazon when I switched over to Charter HS internet. I previously had AT&T with an integrated DSL modem and wireless router. Setup was very easy and security was easy to setup as well. I have had no problems with this router so far. I like the USB port on the router and have an external hard drive hooked to it. I will say the Share Port utility which allows computers to access that port has a little to be desired. It works and connects to the device fine. It takes a long time for my computer to recognize the drive however. My laptop is a new windows 7 laptop and plenty of memory and CPU so I know its not the computer. If the recognition time was quicker I would be happy with that part of the router. The signal of this router is good as well. I didn't give it a 5 star based on the wireless bars on the computer is not as good as my old DSL router. The signal is strong enough however that I can take my laptop anywhere in the house as well as outside by the pool and have plenty of signal. I have never had to reboot the router since I have had it (about a month) and has worked as expected. I have as many as 4 computers connecting wireless as well as my DVR connected and have not noticed any degradation in signal or response time. Overall a good router at a fair price.
This cable release is pretty nice, perhaps too much functionality and a little more spent than probably needed, but my new D300 required this or a wireless remote. The only real problem is the cable needs to be at least 12 to 18 inches longer. For that and the price, only 3 stars.
I've been using this camera for years now doing digital 360 photography.What makes this camera great is the len(s) you can get (wide angle & fish eye) which lets you make 360 degree panoramas with the help of software like VRToolbox, and pano-head from Kaidan.Sean B. Hallidayhttp://www.thetricitiesbest.com
This cooler is fantastic. The build quality is very very good, and it dropped the temperature of my ATI Radeon 4850 video card from 70C down to 36C.It's also whisper quiet.I'm definitely building this brand again.Installation was very easy. One word of warning: you should buy the heat sink paste cleaner kit and clean the old paste really well, on both the graphic chip as well as the memory chips (the latter will be cooled by the small aluminum heat sinks which come with this product).I bought the Arctic cleaning solutions for that. Quite often people also buy the Arctic Silver heat-conducting paste. I just used the zinc paste which came with the product and I didn't have any troubles with it.
These have worked great for me. They were nice heavy duty cables and the picture has been great. Way cheaper than going to an electronics store and purchasing them.
I was so excited to get this and then as others have commented, was not thrilled with how easily things could fall out. I thought the backpack would be just what I need. I travel a lot, and was disappointed that this was not an easy bag to switch lenses. I had to find a flat area and open it carefully for fear of a lens falling out. I am going back to my old bag which when carried across my body made lens changes much easier.
The DB8 replaced an analog TV antenna of the horizontal design. The DB8 vertical design is far superior!Wind affected the reception of the horizontal analog TV antenna. Not on DB! We live around 30+ miles from the broadcasttowers and the reception is exceptional from all eight digital networks and their subcatagories!My brother-in-law in Kansas is going to purchase a DB8. He is located under similar circumstances and shouldget the same great reception we do!
I hate this thing, I replaced it recently with a ZyXEL x-550, and Ive had NO PROBLEMS with it. This is 'ok' for the average home network user. But if you plan to play games, or P2P...maybe even VoIP...you cant go wrong with ZyXEL
I came across this lens simply by accident!...I like to shoot in very low light, without using the flash, so I really didn't know how tosolve this problem. I"m a self taught passionate amateur with tons of digital camera questions that needed to be answered.So, one day, I asked a photographer how could I solve this "low light" problem... he spoke highly of the Canon 50mm 1.4 lens...I use it for shooting in very low light with great results. And, I never use the flash because I don't like it!..For portraits, it can't be beat!. And the "Bokeh" is always on target! (meaning backround blur)I constantly use it for my Macro work. I attach a Kenko extension tube to it and the macro resultsare stunning!...A few weeks ago, this lens was "stolen" from me and I immediately ordered another one.Not all people may have a use for this lens, but for me, its "priceless!"...
Works with all of my devices and most of the preset codes worked, making programing it fast and easy. For those it did not have presets for the learning function worked flawlessly. Not to mention it's the right price.
I tried to connect the navigator to the charger but the socket dropped inside the navigator box. I threw it away because before the seller sent it he has made it clear no return would be accepted. The only thing I can do is to write a review here.
It is difficult to understand that readers gave this book such glowing reviews. I had not read 4 pages before I wondered if it was written by and for a junior high student. After that I radidly scanned the rest of it, hoping to discover something to capture my interest sufficiently to warrant further reading. No such luck. The relationship between the protagonists is so juvenile and unrealistic that it made me despair of the intelligence of anyone who could identify with it. The only redeeming feature of this author's attempt at a literary production was that some of the profits are to go to a worthy cause.
When I connected it to my ps3 it showed with static, but it works fine on my direct tv box so... it was worth the money I guess
I was in great need of a light weight and very portable tripod because we take many trips with our daughter and this tripod is perfect. It looks great with the black plastic on grey aluminum and it is very easy to operate. There are no complaints so far but if i do have any i will definitely come back and update this review.
I bought one of these 40" Samsung's last October. The tv gets excellent picture. The remote was easy to use and the picture settings (ie: contrast, backlight, etc) were easy to adjust. What I discovered, however, about this tv is that it is unable to handle fast motion. I think they call this "ghosting" or image lag. I first noticed the ghosting when watching a football game. The picture would blur when following a football in the air, such as a punt or a thrown pass. The blurring was also noticeable while watching baskeball and watching the score ticker on ESPN. I owned the tv for a week before deciding to take it back. From what I understand, the issue that I saw is prominent in LCDS. Forget about what they say about refresh rate. 6ms or 8ms, doesn't matter. There is no standard for measuring this so the refresh rate will differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, in part because they are using different methods to measure the refresh rate. If you take a look at any lcd, you'll see what I'm talking about. What I discovered is that plasmas do not have this issue. I went out and bought the 42" panasonic plasma instead. It works great and I haven't had any problems.
I will start by saying that most of my electronic devices are sony. I buy TV's, VCR's, DVD players, all sony. I was happy for just over three months, right about the time the warranty ran out. I now have a pretty expensive paper weight. Sony responded by telling me that I could pay them another $150 to have them fix it with no additional guarentees. My complaints were taken, and I was reassured to know that my problems would help them fix things in the future with their cameras. Unfortunately, that does nothing for my camera now. Sony used to be the end all of electronics. I don't know if I could ever buy one again. Buy a canon, my elph has done great for years.
I have the Ipaq 3835 and my main reason for getting it was to not have to carry around a dayrunner. Most cases defeat this purpose by being big and bulky. This case is PERFECT. The Ipaq fits perfect in it even with the hard cover it comes with. And there is plenty of room for id cards or credit cards. It isn't much bigger then the handheld so it is great!!! Highly recommend.
Uhhhh... this memory module is infrastructure. Plug it in & forget about it.Otherwise, gee, it's just swell...
since Ios 4 this can be used with the iphone, but not all of the keys wor, like the enter key or the keys, but this will work on the mac.But I like this a Lot this is worth it.
Fenix has quietly made a reputation for designing powerful, well-made lights, and this is slightly more powerful than their previous 2LP - regarded as a classic in the field of AA-powered lights. Reliable and sturdy, this provides a a clear, well-defined beam with a fairly intense center. Twist it slightly, and the beam is designed to dim by about 25%. And while I've always been impressed by the feel of the MagLlite, the Fenix lighth has considerably greater strength - and keeps that power while the MagLite quickly dims. Some studies have been performed showing the 2LT's remarkably steady stream, even as it loses power, and even with rechargeable batteries.For about $[...] more, you can purchase the Fenix P1D-CE, which is a little more than half the size and has 50% more power with normal use - and a high-power beam nearly doubling that (albeit with a non-recyclable 123A cell. No matter your choice, Fenix has overtaken competitors like Inova in the quest for powerful lights that are also extremely versatile.
Love it! From start to finish, it took about 90 minutes to unpack it and, following the instructions, install the print head and the 5 ink cartridges, install the drivers from the included CD, register the printer online, and print test pages.I've run it through all of its functions (print/scan/copy), and it's easy to use, and has very good speed and excellent print quality. It has slots for memory cards, but unfortunately not for USB thumb drives. Of course, like most printers it did not ship with a USB cable.OCR and PDF-creation software is included.Gotta love its two-sided printing, and its two paper trays. All things considered, this machine works flawlessly, and all functions are seamless. I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to purchase the Canon MP600!Installation instructions were mostly clear, and the print head and ink cartridges installed with no problem. Same for the drivers on my computer running Windows XP SP2. There are special instructions for Vista users.
This headset has good range, good sound quality, and is easy to use. I strongly recommend purchasing the handset lifter along with it. The glue on the handset lifter does tend to dry out a little--some doublestick tape will solve the problem. Best thing in my office.
If you're looking for an inexpensive USB drive for storing and transferring files (either music on other types of files), but would also like a portable MP3 player that plays both MP3 and the superior Window Media Audio (WMA) format, this is a great buy!The menu options of the audio player includes:Equalizer: (can choose from the following pre-programmed settings: Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, Boom).Play mode: Normal, Repeat Track, Repeat All, Shuffle, and Shuffle Repeat.Lockable buttons (have to enter a random set of displayed keys to unlock).Option to have backlight ON or OFF (power saver).Contrast: Can change to lighter or darker.Power saver: Can set the unit to turn off after 1/2/5/10/30 minutes of inactivity, or can be disabled.--------------------You can use a media player that can recognize a portable media player to transfer the music files, or you can simply copy the files onto the Jumpdrive audio player. (I use Windows XP with Windows Media player 10).The battery life is rated at 6 hours for alkaline, and I got at least that. (I usually use rechargeable batteries that are cheaper to use!)One of the minor drawbacks of the player: if you are in the middle of a list of songs that you are listening to and the unit is turned off, it will not remember where you left off and will start from the beginning.I use a nicer set of headphone compared to what comes with the player, and the sound quality rivals a nice CD player. This depends of course upon the sampling quality of the file being listened to. For the price, you can't beat it!
Bought 4 fuji underwater cameras for my grandchildren to bring on our family vacation to Atlantis, Bahamas. One did not work at all. The other 3 were hard for them to handle and wind. What a waste of money.
If you are running a older ver of windows then you may be ok. If you are running Win 7 It's not going to happen. Genearly Vista drivers will work with win 7 in this case, not so much. I bought this used on EBAY thinking I got a steal. Insted I was robbed by Buffalo's lack of driver support. As I said, it's to late for me but you can still save yourself. Don't buy it!!!
There is much that can go wrong with a simple lens cap, and this cap is no different. It fits snuggling on the back of a lens and proudly displays the name of "Nikon" for all to see.
from eopinions:Are you a dubbing fanatic? Well, now that high-speed dubbing is available from compact disc to MiniDisc, you can do your dubbing directly in the digital domain! Sharp's MDM3 mini-system features a single-disc MD player and a single-disc CD player connected to a pair of two-way speakers. This unit features all the standard editing functions in the MD section like erase, combine, move and title. The slick, silver main unit provides 16 watts of power per channel to the wood-stained speakers. However, you probably won't want to turn this system up too loud, as the power rating is given at 10 percent total harmonic distortion. (Most amps are rated at .5 or 1 percent THD.) That means that the more you turn it up past normal listening levels, the more your music is going to sound like Jimi Hendrix (even if you're playing Stravinsky!)A multifunction front-panel display keeps you up to date on the progress of your mix or which of the 40 station presets the AM/FM tuner is dialed in to.
This computer has all of the digital and home needs for music, games, software, photos, and movies. YOU CAN EVEN MAKE YOUR OWN DVDS! If you got all of this on Dell, you would be spending about $2,000 dollars. Well, do the math. Its ultra fast and you never have to worry about hard drive space being used up because you have so much of it. This is the way to go for anyone! TRUST ME, IT IS AWESOME!Ok, you don't get Windows XP cd. But, you get a whole nothere drive, called the D:\ drive, which is for system recovery or re-formatting the hard drive. This system is for a family or an amateur photo and video maker. 5 Stars!
I know some people said it only connect at 130 mbps or less, that happen to me too in my first installation. In order to get the max speed, one have to try different channels, I switch from ch 6 to ch 2 and from 130 mbps jump to 270+ mbps. Some people said that hardware manufacture should match, I do have the same manufacture on both router and this card, don't know if that is the factor. Just keep looking for a good channel! Overall, love it!
With 93 D80 reviews already posted, the world needs another one like it needs higher oil prices. In any event, we all have our opinions so I'll impose mine upon you now.After 30+ years of shooting with Nikon film cameras, I decided to stick with the brand when switching to digital. It was a tossup between the D80 and D200, as either of them would fit my needs.Since my eyesight now requires auto focus, the fact that my manual focus Nikkors will not meter with the D80 but will with the D200 didn't make a difference. That being the case, I saved a few hundred dollars and bought a D80.Cutting to the chase, I am amazed by the image quality. It took a few hundred shots to "zero in" on the settings that I prefer, but now it turns out very consistent results.If I'm so satisfied with the D80, how come I only gave it 4 stars? I'm glad that you asked. After 4 months of ownership, I think that I've found some weaknesses that I hope Nikon will address with the D80's replacement.1- Matrix metering, as configured in the D80, is too sensitive to very light or dark areas in the center of the frame. With a dark central area, it's far too easy to blow out the highlights. When they're gone, they're gone. No amount of magic can put back what isn't there to begin with. Sure, you can dial in some exposure compensation, but why should you have to?2- Dear Nikon, Please, Please, Please put a stiffer detent on the door for the SD card. I'm really tired of finding it open in the middle of a shoot. It's only a matter of time until I find that it's snapped off.3- Speaking of detents. An interlock is needed to keep the mode dial where it's placed. It's far too easy to wind up in some idiot mode instead of remaining in aperture priority. Nothing is worse than having the flash pop up and fire because the dial slipped.4- While not exclusive to the D80, Nikon is the only manufacturer that does not include a fully-featured RAW converter in its software package. What's up with that? RAW is all that many advanced amateurs and pros shoot, so why isn't a converter included? It wasn't a deal breaker for me, but I felt like my pocket was being picked.Anyway, it's all about the images and those that come out of the D80 are as good as I've ever seen from a camera in this class. When I look at the 16X20 prints on my walls I'm almost ready to give Nikon that extra star. Almost, but not quite.Enough with reading reviews.....go to your local camera store (if you still have one) and wrap your hands around the cameras you're considering. Trust me, you could be out there shooting instead of wasting so much time reading reviews. :-)
Bought this for my wife, thought it would be a great idea to program her a universal remote - loved the idea of a "help" button. And that function worked well. But with two of us using the system at the same time (I still used my own remote) and small children doing their thing pushing buttons, the remote lost track of the system "state" (e.g. what was on, what was off, etc.). And the online set up was not perfect - I have a mainstream receiver (Pioneer) yet the online set up didn't have some of the input labels programmed (DVR/VCR, for example).(~$20 Sony universal took 30 minutes to program, and delighted my wife.)Pros:button layout, "help" button, "automagic" screen lighting /coming on when picked up, the promise of online/computerized set upCons:complexity of online set up and some missing selections, loss of "state" if other users touch the system, cost
When I first tried out this GPS, I was quite happy with it. It was very simple to use, easy to learn and really just plug and go. It got us halfway to Big Bear from LA, but then got us lost because the freeways had closed. I found it to be accurate in some places, and truly not in others. It froze up quite a few times, and wouldn't turn on SEVERAL times, only to turn on a minute later. The time it takes to start up is fine, only about a minute and you're already "navigating." However, sometimes it just lags and, again, freezes up. Had I written a review the first day I got it, I would have given it at least 4 stars for the ease of use. Now that I've had it a week, I'm returning it, and am going back to using mapquest. It's just not worth 300 something dollars. Perhaps I'll try another GPS system when we're taking another trip, but for now, this one is definitely going back.
Add me to the set of users who were delighted with the player's functionality... until its demise at the age of only 18 months, with the classic H07 error.I used to hold the Panasonic brand in high regard, but it'll be a while before I buy their products again.
This is definitely something to have for fun. It fits the standard hot shoe so you can use it on most cameras. however, you won't get much of an effect when you use it on digital cameras--it only washes out the image, and depending on what color you use, you can't exactly tell you used anything different. It's really intended for 35mm film. Other than that, I love the little guy.
This is an inexpensive replacement for a battery charger. This charger has a car adapter so I can charge on the road
this Napoleon Dynamite ipod cover is so frickin sweet. it helped me practice my dance moves
i just received this product today. I love the design of it and it works awesome but i have ONE MAJOR COMPLAINT. The little things you have to put in the holes are very difficult for someone who is physically challenged like myself but the product in and of itself is great.
I bought this lens as a replacement for the kit lens (28-135 3.5-5.6) whereas the kit lens was very soft at the edges, this lens is crystal clear. I use it as my walk-around lens. With it's good wide angle and fast f2.8 low light capability this lens is one I can count on for most situatuions.
All 10 that I bought work fine. Not much to say about a standard ethernet cable! It does what it says.
I recently purchased this camera and kit based on compatibility with my other Pentax lenses; its other features; and my experience with my old 35mm Pentax. I had purchased my first 35mm Pentax in 1974. Unfortunately that camera finally broke down in 2006! Anyway, time to get digital.The kit was shipped from Cameta Camera and arrived on the date promised (Ordered July 17th and arrived July 26th with standard UPS shipping). Unfortunately, when taking inventory, I noted no camera bag but a note on the invoice saying it was on backorder. That is fine but it would have been nice if Cameta Camera would have sent an email saying so and estimated shipping date - they did not. I sent them an email today and hopefully will get a reply in a few business days. Thus the four instead of five star rating.
I have had a Pesto Salad Shooter since they first came out with them around 30 years ago. This is the 3rd one I have had. The 1st one I had to relace the belt.It lasted a long time aafer that. The 2nd one In lost in a house fire. So this is the third on. I han all of the extra blades be for so I still have to replace those It is just going to take time. When my 3 kids got married I got all 3 of them a Salad Shooter and they say they use theres all the time
We bought this product to fit into a tight spot in our kitchen and house our five appliances. We never use more than two at a time, and it has been working fine, as it should, for the past two to three weeks, which is as long as we've had it. This morning, when using the toaster oven and tea kettle... the water just stopped boiling. I thought it had finished, but in reality the surge protector just stopped working. The outlets on the wall worked fine as we tested them but this product just flat out broke. A waste of ten bucks, and a major inconvenience... I've had problems with Belkin products before but this was my first time with this product. There is no reset feature or anything, so it must have been a lemon. Don't want to bother getting it again. If yours does work, however, it is pretty convenient for certain tight spaces.
Several years ago I installed a D-Link wireless router. It seemed to work okay, but I constantly experienced disconnects. I went round and round with my ISP (AT&T;) insisting it was their fault. Finally I decided to try a Linksys WRT-150 and the problem disappeared. That router finally quit and like a fool I tried D-Link again. BIG MISTAKE, I now experience disconnects every six to twelve hours. In fact, I just experienced a disconnect while writing this review. This seems to be a ubiquitous fault of D-Link routers. It's going back to the store!Signal strength is excellent. I get a signal strength of four bars on my laptop in the family room which is forty feet from the router and separated by four walls with metal studs. I get three bars at the very back edge of my backyard.The router setup interface is fairly easy to use, but has two extremely annoying quirks. First, the interface will disconnect after a couple of minutes of idle time forcing you to log back in, which loses any settings you were working on. Second and most annoying and pointless, each time save your settings, a window opens with a 15 second countdown that requires you to click on a continue button which leads to a page that takes another 15 to 20 seconds to reload. WHAT THE HEY! What is the purpose of the pointles and annoying continue button, except to force you to sit at the computer picking your nose while the router updates. If you are a basic user and don't use the interface often it is not a problem, but for me it makes me want to tear my hair out.In summation, the router works quite well except for the constant disconnects which makes it a worthless and unreliable roputer, but a great expensive high tech paperweight.
These are very good speakers, and for the price they can't be beat. I recommend these speakers. They sound great and are a good value and quality.
The first C520 I purchased had a power supply problem (probably with the DC cord) and failed within a few hours of use. The replacement has not exhibited any of those problems.I purchased the Mio because of it's larger screen size and lower cost. Many skins are available online, so you're not stuck with the format the manufacturer devised. I've tried several of these skins, but none give a bigger view of roads and locations like the Garmins and Magellans. With my 61 year old eyes, I'm beginning to think a GPS with less features and larger graphics is the way to go. My other GPSs are IWays. I particularly like the IWay 550 - a very large and bright screen (it does overheat at times, though).If you like to tinker with your GPS, the Mio C520 is for you.
I was excited to compare these in-ear headphones to other such as vmoda and Bose. I was very disappointed in the ER6i headphones, they had absolutely NO BASS. Hopefully this pair was defective because I have always heard good things about the Etymotic headphones.
I purchased this external flash unit to use with my Nikon D5000. The main reason I wanted an external flash was so I could angle the flash to the ceiling and bounce the light. This unit works great. It is lightweight, recycles quickly, and provides enough light to work well in most indoor settings. I have also used it outdoors as a fill flash and it really helps there as well. All in all, I am very pleased with it. The only negative that I have encountered is that if you rotate your camera into a portait mode then your only option for bouncing the flash is off a side wall instead of the ceiling.
Nice camcorder. Easy to use. Can see tapes right away unlike digital camcorders. this was a gift for my 14 year old grandaughter and she loves it.
I had this about a year and mysteriously nothing plugged into it worked. Thought I had blown a breaker. Finally figured out this thing just suddenly stopped working... no reset.. no on/off.. just stopped working. Seems to be a lot of this happening with this strip. Now I have to spend more money on a good one.
at first i was like i didn't know about jvc radio .but now that i have it .i like it
Last week I started experiencing issues with connections, DNS timeout and the like - lots of minor issues but nothing failed completely (unless you count not being able to stream movies or login to PSN). To cut a long story short, I never really suspected this tiny switch (the only netgear switch in the whole system) - it was the newest piece of hardware and I went through the wireless access point and cabling before I nailed the problem down to this switch.I had tested cables, changed out switches closer to the modem and worked my way out ... right before going out to get a replacement cable for a home-built cable I thought might have gone bad (even though it tested good with basic cat5/6 network tester) - I thought I had better eliminate the switch as a potential problem on that part of the network... I swapped it out for small dlink 105 (another 5-port gigabit switch I had on the shelf) - immediate relief from network aggravation!Having read reviews some say heat was a problem I considered this - but my netgear switch was only warm to the touch - it was bad anyway. It could not recommend this switch.
I have an extensive home network, and every now and then I have to replace cables, usually because the little lock-tab on the connector has broken off or doesn't lock properly any more. The primary cause of the tabs breaking is them getting caught on something as I'm trying to pull them out from behind a desk. Having a feature that protects the tab from that abuse is important to me, and was a primary requirement in my selection. The image for this product shows side guard protectors for the tab, but the product itself has no such protectors.I'm rating this a 2 because they are still useful as cables, even though the lack of tab protection limits their lifespan.
HP confirms, no parallel port on this machine. Of course, I knew that, having bought it already. But it's a well-specified machine and is a good deal at $600. Considering that the machine has 7 USB ports and 2 FireWire ports, the missing parallel port isn't a connectivity issue, only a cost issue, as you can easily buy a USB-parallel cable. (Amazon.com sells one for $9.99.) Some things that I like a lot about the machine are that it's very quiet and has very crisp, high-quality video output.
I've been using this system for over a month and love it. The quality is much better than my old Creative 4.1 set. I was mildly skeptical of this system before buying it, and almost put the extra money into the Z-5500 (a friend of mine has this system, another great Logitech product), but I'm glad I didn't, especially what I use it for; the occasional game/movie and music. Sounds great at both lower and higher volumes.
I have used this product for a few months now and have been quite pleased. I have taken it hiking and used it outdoors to shoot a lot of time lapse and find it to be quite steady. Even with an extra battery grip and my heavy fisheye lens on it in a windstorm, the tripod holds steady. Steady enough to shoot all this: [...] and this [...]I find this to be a sweet deal and a fun functional tool.
I purchased this backpack case to house my son's 17 inch laptop. I receved the item quickly, but then when we tried to put the 17 inch laptop in the backpack it wouldn't fit. It was about an inch to small. I had a 15.4 inch laptop which fit nicely. The low ratng is due to the backpack's inability to hold a 17 inch laptop as advertised.
I received a defective piece. One of the connector (out of three connectors for component cable, has come out immediately after I put in my component cable in it. Asked seller for a replacement piece. Still waiting for reply.
I originally bought this keyboard at staples for around $15.00, two years ago, and since then I haven't had a single complaint. Unfourtanetly somebody in my household dropped something on it and broke one of the feet that holds it up, and so that's how I ended up on Amazon to buy it, in fact I liked this keyboard so much I bought two of them just so I have a spare. Anyway on to the reviewThis keyboard is quiet, comfortable, has just enough features and is reliable. It's to put it simply, just a keyboard, so if your looking for a fancy keyboard than this isnt it. However if you just want a no-nonsense, simple, easy to use keyboard than this is the one. It is quiet when being typed on, and atleast for me it is really comfortable to use for extended periods. I also like the quick access buttons on the top, though I have only ever used the volume and the calculator. The nicest part about these quick access buttons is that they seem to just work, I used to have XP Home Edition and the buttons all worked, and now after upgrading to Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit, they still work perfectly, didn't need any kind of drivers or silly things like that.Another nice feature (or bad depending on your viewpoint) is the fact that it uses PS/2, which personally I prefer to USB, atleast for keyboards. However you should make sure what you are buying this for actually has a PS/2 port, as most laptops and some desktops no longer feature the PS/2 port, so just keep that in mind.Overall I would say that this keyboard does what it says on the tin, so to speak, and for that reason I give it five stars, it just works!
The following review is only interesting for photographer:The main reason for me to buy the product was to backup and store photos from my Canon to a harddisk and have a fast viewer for the photos. I shoot the photos in .jpg and .raw format.I upgraded my Archos from the former AV 420 which did support .jpg and .raw backup from my Canon, but the photo viewer was incredible slow.You don't find any Information about storing the .raw format on your Archos... I bought the product in the believe that an upgrade can't mean a step back in the development... which was an error... it really DONT support .raw ... I asked the helpdesk if they plan to support the .raw file in future... their answer was NO, they decided against raw format.Nevertheless the picture viewer and the video things work fine, just for those who want to store .raw files as in the past, forget it...Thanks Archos, so you make it easy for photographer to change the backup system to other companies like Creative.
This is an awesome mouse, I've been using it for almost 3 years and now and I can't see myself using anything else. I wish Logitech would incorporate the iFeel technology in some of their newer mice as well. This isn't something you really need in a mouse, but it makes it seem as if you're interacting with the web page or your computer, you can &quot;feel&quot; the links or icons. At first it does feel kind of weird, but once you get used to it, you can't go back to a regular mouse.
If you're going to sync from more than one computer, this is a far better option than buying an additional cradle. To offset the lack of the convenient button on the cradle, you get better portability, a lower cost, and can hook it up to Palms that live in a carrying case without having to rip it away from the velcro.
It is a very good usb hub, not only the 7 ports, but also it's good quality, it is D-Link! It works great, plug and play, no problem at all. The price was the best you can find from the internet, very pleased.
Pretty simple to assemble and worked with my Tacoma just fine. With no inventory listing the parts (number of screws, washers, or the plastic parts) I trusted everything I needed was in the box. Well,... Thank goodness I had collected various scrap screws and washers 'cuse I would had to go out and buy some if I hadn't had the right sizes in the garage. I hope this company will start to include and inventory list, as to what's included in the package so everyone can see how it all fits together before investing the time in assimilating it only to find out more parts are needed in making it work properly.
I had this cord for barely 4 months when it began failing on me, dropping colors at first, then completely failed to transduce video signal. While it worked, video quality was excellent, but I would not recommend this type of cable. Try a more reliable brand.
I bought these to use in a frankenstein set-up with a JVC receiver and some old Sony satellite cubes in my home shop and they were cheap enough to give them a shot($43). The build quality is excellent, and surprising, at this price point.They sound "ok" but not great as stand-alone primary drivers. I would recommend them as an additional driver for a 7.1 system or a system that already has nice, bright, clean highs as these are on the bass-heavy side.These speakers do not have keyholes precut in to them for hanging and they are reasonably heavy.Overall, good, cheap speakers.
I read about the great sound quality even though the product is very cheap so I decided to get it. When it first arrived, it looked like those really cheap ones at the store that you can get for $1.00 so I was hesitant at first. Then, when I plugged it in, it only worked in one ear. That frightened me and I was about to hate this product. However, after moving it around a bit, it worked in two ears. Now, the product works really well and I've really enjoyed using them. However, the sound is not as loud as other earphones can be but for this price, who's complaining?
This cable performs well and is a bargain for the person who wants to sit back and connect his computer to his TV with HDMI. It couldn't have been easier.
This bag is well-made with strong zippers. The only downside is that once you put in the laptop you cannot put too many other things in there - maybe a text book or so. I was hoping for more pockets for accessories. Overall, it's a good basic bag but don't expect too many bells and whistles.
The SanDisk Cruzer was priced right when I purchased it, and it still functions perfectly. The sliding connector tucks away safely in the body of the drive. Thank you.
I have ahd these for 9 years now and I love them. It will be a sad day when they stop working and I cannot find myself another set!
The only time it's particularly loud is when the fan kicks into its highest setting. So far, this has happened twice in two months and each time the fan died down in under a minute.Setup on a Mac was painless. I have the drive mirrored for redundancy and have experienced no issues. My only complaint is that it can be slow to spin up since it starts the drives in sequence (can take 10-15 seconds to wake up from its sleep mode). Nevertheless, as a backup solution for my photography, this is excellent. I even have enough space to have a separate partition to mirror my system drive in case of a crash.
I have been using these for practice and listening to music. I have not been gentle to these and they have held up fine. The material around the ears and padding for the head would be the weak spot. Seems if it is starting to wear. Not bad considering how many hours of listening I have on these. A bit uncomfortable physically over long listening periods but not sonically fatiguing. Overall very happy considering the original price.
A good quality cable, so far I've had no problems .
I am happy with the Garmin C340 GPS after using it for about 4 months. Even though the screen is a little small, most important thing is it was accurate, and very easy to setup and use. I had a Megellan 300 before, the destination addr entry was very difficult (addr database was very limited, and lack of flexibility), I had to go to computer to load maps, and there is no battery so once the car stops, Megellan 300 does not continue. Starting for Megellan was also tedious.For Garmin C340, the destination address entry is much more user friendly, it has a battery can run without power for 4 hours, and init was much straight forward and easy to use. North American maps, including Canada were already there when the device is opened.Compare with the accuracy, Garmin C340 was much better as well. I drive to NYC and it knows where to go, but with Megellan 300, the device was completely confused and constantly point me to wrong direction (I lived in NYC for years so I know direction better than GPS). That's why after using Megellan 300 for two months, I decided to return to the seller even though they have to charge me $30 to return (Ship & Handling).
Device does what it is says it does.The only confusing part is that battery compartment has no polarity indicator - if you took it appart or need to change the battery - then make sure you remember the polarity direction, otherwise you'll have to experiment with different positions. I am not sure if it harms the circuit inside when wrong polarity is used by mistake.
I am not an audiophile. However, I love my music and I wanted to splurge of a set of headphones that would emphasize the songs I listened to. I was told these V-MODA headphones would compliment my music needs. They were sleek and attractive and not outrageously expensive so I bought them.Within TWO WEEKS of purchasing, the headphones experienced the problem that I have seen rampant throughout a lot of these other reviews. The sound out of the left ear bud completely dropped out. I went to the website and filled out the warranty form and sent them back to the V-MODA store.For the amount of money I spent on these, I would have appreciated some more attention from the company. Responsiveness was zero-to-none. I didn't even get a confirmation that they had received my broken set. It took about three weeks for V-MODA to inform me that they had received them and that they would be sending me a replacement set. Customer service is handled sort of like a personal blog where you receive a log-in and you "post" a question and then you wait for response. I posted three different questions and not one was answered. I finally received my replacement set but I'm very reluctant as to how long these will work given the other reviews I've read here.If you're looking for a good set of headphones, these might be good for you but BE PREPARED for a possible gamble and be completely shrugged off by the company if they malfunction and you have to return them.
These are fantastic speakers for the price. I purchased the RTi4 instead of the A1's. They are identical in all respects except some exterior detailing. These speakers deliver great clear highs, meaty mids, and great bass. I paired these speakers with an Onkyo TX-NR609 receiver and a Yamaha sub, and they're amazing for the price.
Got these because I occasionally wanted to listen to music without earphones at my desk and wanted something that would sound good when cranked up. I was not disapointed, the speakers sound very nice and the subwoofer (which is pretty large, but easily shoves away under the desk) really puts out a lot of base. (so much so that my neighbor complained and I had to turn the sub down a bit even though the music was relatively soft).The earphone plug on the right speaker is very convenient, and the volume and power switches allow the volume to be adjusted or turned off. The speakers automatically mute when you plug your earphones in as well.Probably my only negative comment would be that the connectors from the sub to the sattellites are somewhat odd, one is a standard RCA and the other is PS/2 style cable like you see on mice. I guess the advantage is that it's easier for people to plug in because they can't get the right and left speakers confused, but I would have preferred standard RCA or miniplugs on both so that I could possibly use other sattellites if these broke.Overall these are great speakers....
Awesome tv, awesome model , awesome priceJust go for it
This is my first tripod bought to use along with my SONY camcoder. It is very light weight and steady and allows you to set the camcoder at any position. Great value for money
VERY NICE PAIR OF PORTABLE HEAD PHONES, THOUGH WEARING THEM FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IS UNCOMFORTABLE DUE TO ITS TIGHTNESS AROUND THE EARS. BUT VERY GOOD SOUND FOR THE $.Barney
I have the new SB soundcard with the exact same part number as the one sold here. I purchased it from Dell for approximately the same price. I notice the box on mine has a Vista sticker about 3 inches high on the upper right corner of the box, whereas the box pictured here does not. Amazon, you need to upgrade the picture. Anyway, my card works correctly with all included drivers and software and does a beautiful job of correctly using all the X-Fi modes to enhance sounds, including Crystalizer, EAX and CMSS 3D. There are no glitches in the operation of this card. So it would seem some of you got the early version of this card without Vista certification.
I love this camera! It takes awesome pictures! Only thing I would do different is get the 18-200mm all in one lens cause I tend to use the 55-200mm lens more than the 18-55mm lens! I don't use the 18-55mm lens much but there are some times where its needed! Otherwise great camera!
I bought one of these from Target last year and within 6 months, the player door refused to open. The manual does not appear to be anywhere online either. This is a dud - put your money towards a product that will last!
I bought this based on the positive reviews here, but I was never able to get a signal of more than 30% and it often dropped the signal down to a level that was unusable. I almost never got more than 5.5Mbps. I am only about 50ft from the router. I bought a new card from MSI (for about the same money) and I have nearly 100% signal with a consistent 54Mbps.
These cables replaced a brand new set I had just purchased from "cables to go". I knew something was wrong with them and these cables proved me correct. The sound quality was greatly improved over the more expensive "cables to go" cables. The connectors are first rate and make a really tight connection although they are a little tough to remove. The only downside to these cables is they are rather stiff. For the money they are probably your best bet.
We have a Canon PC10, by now quite an old copier. It still works like a charmwith the right toner cartridge, which wasn't easy to find.
after reading a number of blog entries on how to fix my sony wega projection tv, i started shopping for the replacement lamp. I found several 'dealers' and amazon.Amazon may not have been the cheapest, (but only by a couple of dollars), but i was confident that what i ordered would be what i'd receive. I was a little concerned on some of the other sites whether the bulb was standalone or in its lamp casing.The lamp arrived ontime, and was easy to install.
I've installed a couple dozen banana plugs and some banana jacks in a couple of different audio systems. This particular design is cheap and it works, but the way the wire connections are held in place leaves something to be desired.You need an extremely small screw driver to tighten the connection because of the narrow opening to the tiny bolt which connects the wire to the prong and holds the wire in place. I had to use a bench grinder to modify a larger screwdriver in order to be able to apply enough torque to the bolt to keep the wire from slipping out of the connector.Due to the design, it is possible to extend the wires farther out of the connection holes and bend them back to help keep them from slipping out. If you also put the cable through the guide hole in the back of the plug, that should help prevent the wire from slipping out as well.Another disadvantage of this kind of plug is that the red and black connections are not labeled. I solved this problem by covering the black wire side of the plug with black electrical tape so it is easy to see which side has which polarity.After using this, it does work, but I've had wires come loose from this kind of plug because they are hard to secure without taking additional measures to do so, rather than just depending on the bolts to secure the wire connections.I definitely prefer the type of plug that has built-in polarity markers and larger connecting bolts that can be tightened nice and tight with a pair of pliers. This can give you a more secure connection a lot easier.
I was looking for information on how to remove a spot from the inside of the screen and came across these reviews. The first review was very helpful. I followed his instructions and cleaned off the mark. I've had the TV three years this month and it's been great Beautiful HD picture and great sound also. I replaced the bulb last year as it was starting to dim as recommended. No complaints at all. By the way, I have small kids at home and this TV runs morning to night EVERY day. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.
I have had a Lxar Jump Drive for only about 3 weeks and it has stopped working...totally....no warning, nothing.My entire secure information is now lost, accounts, passwords, source code,everything.Not reliable enough for me to ever purchase again. I can't afford to loss everything again.Sorry. Once bitten....forget it. When it comes to data storage I only give a device one chance.
I looked all over but this was a great deal and it got here fast and was what I needed
This is good quality cable with top-end connectors that is worth the extra cost. Poor contacts on the outlet end of my LAN station caused lots of problems (slow-downs and stops), all of which have been remedied since switching to the Monster Cable.
If you have an iPod, I call mine the gregPod, then you need a Boostaroo. The little white earbuds that come with the iPod SUCK. They sound horrible. If you don't realize that those earbuds sound dreadful, you are strange. So, get some good headphones, and get the Boostaroo to power them. The headphone amplifier inside the iPod is not capable of powering large headphones. The Boostaroo is not only capable of powering large headphones, but it will also make them sound better. The lower bass is much better defined. The high frequencies are cleaner, with more sparkle. And, the volume setting on the iPod can be decreased, thus extending the life of the Litium Ion battery.Get a Boostaroo, it's only like $30 with shipping. Quit being a cheap-skate already.
This is an exact replacement of original. I do not recommend taking on and off the part that fit into the ball of the suction cup. It will break and you will have to get one of these. Just remove the Nuvi and then remove the whole suction cup mount combination.
I love this bag! It has separate pockets for power cord, mouse, etc. - a place for everything - and plenty more room for software and paperwork. I have enjoyed using it, and it looks great too. The straps squeak a little, but other than that, I have absolutely no complaints.
This is the superb mouse that I would recommend to others. I had at least 4 cordless mouse on my desk now but this is the one that I love the most. You can remote your mouse even you are distances away from your notebook. Cool item. Rep for it.
Beautiful, sturdy, solid. The frame complemented a picture of my daughter wearing a pink dress very well. I do not regret the purchase.
The backpack is well made, and my camera and accessories fit fine. I wish the top compartment was a little larger though. It is well contructed and comfortable to wear.
I don't have the remote, nor a manual...but I am pleasantly surprised. I'm only running 2 Pioneer BS22's and an Energy 10" Sub with an Oppo BDP-83. For the price I have no complaints at all. Very simple to set-up if you need it to be. Plan to turn it into a 5.1 system at some point, but for now the music sounds great. Nothing like my NAIM system, but highly recommend if you're looking for something used on a budget. I'd pay no more than $100 for it.
It doesn't look like much but this little gadget is picking up 95% of my local HDTV stations. I live 25 miles outside downtown Kansas City and get a great signal with this. In fact I've discovered that some local stations have 1 to 4 additional HDTV "sub" stations that carry weather, religious programming, and more. It is VERY sensitive to where it is pointed but as I said above I'm getting 95% without even moving the antenna.
This popper works pretty well if you don't put too much in it. After trying different methods, I find that its best to keep the amount of popcorn to a minimum. I usually have to pop twice to get the amount I want because if you put too much, half the kernels will not pop.Its a bit messy to clean up because during the popping the oil splatters all over inside the popper. Other than that its not bad.
a better design would have included a reinforced opening for the volume control--this part ripped on me after a month of use. now i have to buy another case.
I couldn't believe how sensitive this mouse is...I am not a huge gamer. I play some games when I have time. I had to turn down the sensitivity on the game settings in order to play.
Exactly what I wanted, and Brand New in the Box! Perfect! Good Price vs. brick and mortar store purchase!
This router set up very quickly, and I had three computers networked behind it within 30 minutes. I also set it up to route secure shell request from the internet to my one linux machine. All great huh?... 3 days later all the lights on it were blinking (including power) and it was hot to touch. Needless to say, it didn't work at all and couldn't be reset.I replaced it with another, so I obviously still think it's a good product for the price, but I would not use this product where robustness and reliability are required.
I use this model of headphones at my school for the computers, and I have been liking them for years. They don't have this model at Best Buy, so buying it from Amazon for a great price is wonderful. The sound is perfect for me, I don't see any difference in the quality of sound from this brand compared to other headphones on the market. The headphone's band is a unique shape, I have a slightly larger than normal head and these headphones work perfectly to fit my head. The cord is very long, but I have not untied it so it doesn't get in the way. The speakers are padded, so it is very comfortable. I can wear these for a whole day and not be bothered by the pressure. Noise cancelling headphones are way too tight on my head, and they can give me headaches very quickly, so I usually wear ear buds instead. Now I don't have to! These headphones are not noise cancelling, but I can make them if I wear ear plugs. If I wear earplugs, and have these over it works just as well, if not better than wearing noise cancelling headphones. I could not be more satisfied with my purchase. These headphones should be for home use, I don't know if they should be used for portable ipods, mp3s, etc. I do have experience with this product, so I cannot say it is for everyone. Some people had complaints, but it always helps to try something out before buying it. Thank you SONY! :)
This was to replace another cartridge in my Cannon printer. This was delivered before it was scheduled and was an excellent value for the money.
I have had the FCD20 for nearly a year now and I HIGHLY recommend this device. I use it in conjunction with my 20D and 1 4GB and 2x 1 GB cards when I am out shooting in the field for a couple of days.Its basically very simple to use. Once its charged (and it doesnt seem to loose charge that often*) and your primary in-camera memory card is pretty much used up, you can connect it to the FCD20 using the USB interface provided by your camera's mfg and press just ONE button to start back up.MAKE SURE you take your camera off powersaving mode (or keep pressing the shutter button to prevent it from going into powersaving mode) during the 1-2 min it takes to transfer 1GB of data. Now if you have a LOT MORE than 1GB its better to do two things:1) Make sure your camera is NOT in power saving mode (i.e turns off in 30 sec or 1 min or whatever...coz that would inturrupt transfer)2) Get a 3 ft USB extension cord (male at one end and female at the other). I have one of thos retractable USB cords that is pretty compact. The main reason you need this is coz the you will find that your camera's USB cord may be too short if your camera is mounted on on a tripod and you will have to hold the FCD20 in your hand while the transfer is taking place. With an extension cord the combined length of the Camera's USB cord plus the 3ft extension code it should reach the ground comfortably (or at least give you more options)The extension cord also solves the ONLY limitation that I found with this device. The USB male cord that is on the FCD20 is designed to conveniently tucked into its body. The FCD has two USB connections: 1) Female USB port (like you have in your computers) where you plug in the male USB that comes with your camera and is used ONLY for backing up data from camera to FCD20 and 2) Male USB plug that allows you to plug the FCD20 into your computer to transfer data from FCD20 to computer or use FCD20 as a USB hard drive and store/carry any and every files.The Male USB cord is VERY short for any practical use besides connecting the FCD20 to a laptop, it hardly 3-4 inches in length. If you have a desktop like I do and the desktop happens to be on the floor then your FCD20 will precariously dangle from the USB port. This is why you need an extension cord to let it rest safely on a table.I usually shoot about 1-2GB per day (including a lot of bracketing) when I am out in the field (RAW + JPEG Small). I trust it enough to actually erase my CF cards (if I need the space) once its backed up (I am not a pro so the stuff I take is not mission critical nor do I play football with my FCD20, its handled with care and always stored away safely)If you use only JPEG Large and have a pretty decent sized primary card like a 2-4GB and dont go all papparazi (drive mode) when you take pics. You will find it very hard to fill up the FCD20.Oh and before I sign off, you may find that the transfer rate from FCD20 to your computers maybe slower than when you transferred from your camera to FCD20. This could be a limitation if you care about such things and expect to find a perfect solution for $60 bucks.__________________________________* It has never lost charge coz I often use it as additional file storage when I am not out taking pics, it sure beats carrying a USB flash drive around. So I carry MP3s and even larger datafiles (its formatted to NTFS) So its often connected to a USB port on computers and hence gets charged.
I've been using this headset for the past few days, and I like everything about it with the exception of a few small details.Pros:-No ear irritation! Finally! A headset that doesn't irritate the top/back of your ears! I have big and awkward ears, but there's more than enough room for your ears to fit through for hours of easy wear. I can't say the same for any other similar headset I've tried.-Sound quality better than expected. This definitely does not sound like one of those el cheapo knock-off brand headsets-In-line Volume and microphone mute works great and has a smooth volume dial operation, unlike what other reviewers have said.-Cord is long enough for me to move around the room-Cool snap-cover colorsCons:-No lapel clip. I would like to have had a lapel clip so I can keep the cable close to my body instead of having it dangle in front of it-Flex-boom microphone only comes 2/3rds of the way to the mouth. While the microphone is sensitive enough to pick up the sound of your voice anyway, I would have like to have had the microphone stop in front of the mouth. Especially for those moments where you'd rather whisper into the microphone without others around you hearing.
We recently changed to a fiber optic internet provider and wished to hook both of our computers up to it. This tiny little box does a great job. We used Cat5e patch cables to connect the computers to the switch. The set up was simple and quick, and we've had no problems so far.
The radios worked great... the micophone/ear piece are not that user friendly. They are somewhat cumbersome to use. I am very pleased overall with the performance of the radios and their ease of use.
Got these to leave in my office, just as something to use at work. Not only do they sound terrible, the mic doesn't even work. I should peel off the big green "QC Passed" sticker. for another $5 get yourself something way better.
When it comes to printable DVD media....Verbatim are hands down my favorite brand. I can go through over a hundred burns without a single coaster. These are the best.
I had a generic 1GB mp3 player when it started to act funny so I decided to get an Ipod. The screen is awesome and that fact I can watch movies completly blows my mind. The only oversight is that the screen is still small, you have to hold it up to your face and eats up battery like nobody's business (from a 14 hr battery life, it goes to a 2hr). I actually was prepared for all the scratches I heard about so I bought an Ipod jacket from Circuit city. I DEFINIITELY recommend it, the little bugger doesnt take nicely to touches in my opinion. Plus the fact that you have to buy the charger separately really blows. But other than those gripes Im pretty happy. It still is first and foremost an MP3 player and it plays those just fine.Not mention I got it for free. So check it out: http://ipods.freepay.com/?r=25770024
I bought a version of this speaker to take on a rough overseas trip to the S. Pacific over 8 years ago.Not only did it survive the trip, but I still use it. This speaker gets love...
Ordered this filter from Amazon after I bought my camera. Wish I had purchased it when I bought my lens. The nice thing about a filter is you can worry more about taking pictures and less about protecting your lens. Good price and no noticeable picture degradation when using this filter. Just used this filter in Hawaii and it protected my lens from the salty sea air near the beach. Definitely recommend getting a cleaning kit to accompany the filter.
the quality on this cable is just as good as the $100 so why give away your money? I am happy with this purchase-it's just a cable after all what more can you say?
I've had one of these batteries in my Power Mac since August, 1999. It finally went kaput after 8 years- not bad for a battery!
The memory works briliantly. It is a shame however that they tarnish their name with a rubish rebate program. In Dec 2005 they offered a $20 rebate on the 1GB units (Sandisk that is). My rebate was there by Dec 17th and is still sitting in a state called check processing. If they cannot deliver on their promise of 8 weeks, they should not offer these rebates it leaves a bad taste with the consumer even though the product itself is excellent. Come on guys get it togetherTony
I've used a 40G Smart disk with Firewire for several years and it works great. I needed a larger drive for my music collection and since I only have one FW port on my Mac G4 laptop I got this USB model. It just spins and chirps because it doesn't have enough power through the USB port. It would probably work great on any desktop or a more recent Mac laptop. The product is great and I recommend it otherwise. Also, their return policy is fast, easy and done online. UPS picked up the package the next day without question.
I really, really love my iPod. I've had mine for about 7 months now and use it every single day. So far, my colletion is only about three and half gigs of MP3 files so everything fits onto the hard drive very comfortably. The battery life is more than acceptable, even though I use the backlight almost constantly. There are a few words of advice that people should consider before they buy one. First, you simply must have USB 2.0 or Firewire to use this. In theory, you could use this with USB1.1 but the transfers are painfully slow. You could just as quickly burn your music on a CD to take somewhere. Second, MusicMatch works for synchronizing with PCs but there are much, much better programs such as XPlay. Third, this thing will scratch!! You should really pay a little more for the carrying case by Apple. I really wish I had because this masterpiece of consumer design is now very dinged, scratched, and beaten...but it still plays beautifully, which is what counts most. Like I said, I use it every day and learn new reasons for loving it every time I turn it on. It is impossible to be dissappointed by iPod.
Thick insulation, works perfectly. this was used to install speakers in a restaurant drop ceiling.i would recommend this to anyone running new wire!
I've owned two of these for a little over a yr now and have been very impressed. Are there better HT subs out, sure. But, at this price, probably not. I ordered mine on Cyber Monday of 2011 and they've been performing superbly ever since! You really don't have to crank the volume up on them either to get some awesome bass. I guess that really depends on how much bass/volume you want.They pack a 300wrms amplifier and 12" subwoofer that can hit down to 23Hz+-! My bonus room is 20X30 with 9.5ft ceiling and these subs have no trouble filling my room up with chest pounding bass! I play alot of music, movies and I'm a heavy gamer too! So these PSW505s get tremendous usage on a daily basis. They are some pretty awesome HT subs for the money!
My actually S360 is giving me a lot of fun everyday,anywhere.As I am not working hours non stop I gave my Acer 804(large screen) to my daughter and take my s360 anywhere, on vacation,business everywhere.Sony also gives a number of battery saving possibilities so you can run endlessly, well allmost.mine does not have a DVD writer,only a CD writer.Is enough for all normal back up tasks such as My Documents.As it is a Sony with all built in quality and garantee I do not think the S is overpriced!(if you can afford it of course)Leen
I can't add much more to the reviews posted here, but I just wanted to say that I shot my first rolls of Kodachrome film last week and the slides I got back, frankly, just blew me away. The tonal gradation, the detail and resolution, the color--if you haven't seen Kodachrome, you just haven't seen anything. DIGITAL CANNOT COMPARE--digital's not even close, not by a mile. Other slide films are a completely different animal and do not compare. My father has fifty year old Kodachrome slides that he took while stationed in Japan and they look like they came back from the photo lab today. When you see images taken fifty years ago in such living color, the effect is earth shattering. You don't go back in time--the past moves into the present. It's really unbelievable.Lastly, about processing: You can't review Kodachrome anymore without also reviewing Dwayne's Photo in Kansas, since they're the only lab that processes Kodachrome in the US. I put my film in a 1:00pm collection mailbox on a Tuesday and my slides were back to me, delivered right to my door by Friday. To me, this is more convenient than a one hour lab because I don't have to go anywhere. The mailbox is right across the street and my mailbox is at the front door. Sure, you can't drop it off at the drug store and come and get it in an hour. But how many times do you leave your prints at the one hour place for days or weeks because you can't find time to get there or you just don't feel like going there? How many times do you go to the one hour place and they tell you that you can't get your film until the next day? The next day becomes the next, and so on.Dwayne's convenient mail service assures that you will get your Kodachrome slides back with minimum hassle. Just put the film in an envelope with the order form and payment (Dwayne's also takes credit cards of course) and a couple of days later the slides are waiting for you in your own mail box. It's great. In fact, I was so impressed with Dwayne's service, that I now send all my film there, not just Kodachrome.Everyone should try Kodachrome and Dwayne's. The results will just astound you.
I bought this item after much research about my screen on my Macbook. I had the problem of my keys leaving an imprint on the screen while closed. This item came highly recommended and I applied it today. It comes with an alcohol wipe too. It's absolutely fabulous. This is a must for someone who is anal/OCD about keeping their Macbook clean and pristine.
I have not put this product to any extensive tests. I use it when my laptop is on my desk so that I only have one USB plug to plug in and out. My printer, trackball, and camera are all plugged into the Hub. I can plug the Hub into the laptop, and all the devices auto connect up just fine.
I have 2 pairs of these speakers used as surrounds in a 7.l system. As HT systems expand from 5.1 to 7.1 to 9.1 and on, the cost for speakers can become quite high. That is where these speakers are perfectly suited. At this price, you simply cannot go wrong. Most sound comes from the center and mains, so in my opinion, there's not a real good reason to spend much on surround speakers. At this price point, you get extremely good value.They are well-built, nice-looking speakers with black simulated woodgrain and removable grilles. They have a quality feel to them. Much more than I expected at this price.And they sound just fine. They have a response range down to 80Hz, which is a great crossover point for most HT speakers. Their sensitivity is fairly low at 87dB, but most receivers these days have individual level controls that can compensate if your front stage has higher sensitivity and play louder, so that's really not an issue.To go into great detail on sound nuance with these speakers is pointless. You would not be here looking at these speakers if that were important to you. You are looking for the best bang-for-the-buck. So stop wasting your time and buy these.
The gps work perfect.....i install software in to the pc and the palm and work perfect
I've had this for a month now and traded it out with the Pentax OEM battery. They both hold enough charge to fill a 8GB card, at least 350 raw photos. The price is right. I'm satisfied.
If you're an audiophile, you know from the price tag that you should look elsewhere. But if you're a slightly-more-than-casual user, this a great set. The sound is immensely better than those cheap little speakers that came with your PC. The tweeters perform quite nicely, and the subwoofer does its job well. At this price, it's a steal.A few niggling issues: It would be nice to have the volume control on the regular speakers as opposed to the subwoofer, or at least the headphone jack. I find myself adjusting the volume with my toe and never plugging in headphones.But other than that, this is a highly serviceable system that should serve your gaming/music listening needs quite well, unless you are an audiophile or need substantially improved performance. I'm not and I don't, and I think that most home users are in the same boat.
I received this 15" MacBook Pro on my 18th birthday and although I am still loyal to my beloved PC at home... Mac is my new favorite at school :) It's a lot smoother and simpler than Windows and the programs that are preinstalled (and FREE!) are amazing to say the least :) When ordering this product, the only "built in" option I'd say you absolutely NEED is the speed upgrade from "5400 rpm" to "7200 rpm". If money is not an issue for you, then of course I'd recommend buying ALL the options lol, but if you have a budget (like most of us)...REASON (for purchasing speed upgrade): As you gradually save more information/programs on your laptop (whether it's a Mac OR PC)... you will start to see a decrease in speed on your system. With the upgrade, as your computer slows down it will then eventually become as fast as it would've been in the first place WITHOUT the upgrade. Yes, you could always purchase the doubled memory (preinstalled is $700/separate is $500) OR you could save your specific files on USB memory drives! Maybe it's only because I'm a student... but I've discovered it's easier to save all my documents/pictures/videos/web history for each class on these drives (and it also develops my organization skills! lol). I have 6 classes and with 2GB USBs at $20 each that's only $120.By doing this, the only thing slowing down your computer will be programs you later install or download... and the decrease in your system's speed will occur 1/2 as quickly than if you'd been saving EVERYTHING on it.If you're interested in any other information I can give you about this (or any computer), email me at RachelLMayo@gmail.com :) I'd be more than happy to help!
** UPDATE 3/17/2010 **I continue to love this product, but buyer beware, APC discontinued it. What is available for sale now is old stock, and "old stock" and "batteries" are two things that should never be used in the same sentence. If you buy this product now it likely will not work as expected (ie, won't hold a charge). This was an excellent product, I wish APC still made it.**********************As with any product from APC, it does exactly as it says it does. I'm using this product with my iPhone 3G to listen to music on long flights. I've yet to drain the battery playing only music, I have not tried it outside of airplane mode for any extended periods. I suspect this product could keep the iPhone 3G playing music while in airplane mode for a day and beyond if the screen is off.I purchased this from Circuit City's closeout sale. It was supposed to be $11 but it ended up being $0 because the clerk forgot to scan it. Though I got this unintentionally for free, having used it, I'd gladly pay the $50 for it without a second thought. It's one of those things that after you get it and start using it, you begin to wonder how you ever lived without it.As for the product itself, I was debating on buying it or not. Within the packaging it seemed a tad heavy, but it turned out it was mostly just the packaging itself and the cable/charger that was adding the weight. As for size, I'd compare it with a digital camera; it fits in your pocket nicely.The only con I've found is, as others have said, it takes some time to charge. I leave it charge overnight, no big deal for me. Those that may need to recharge it several times during the day may find that annoying and/or prohibitive. Some others have said it only charged for so long before needing to be told to start again, mine charged for about 3-4 hours without any such behavior and then shut off (as is the norm stated in the manual). I charge it with the wall charger, as I am low on USB ports.I see a lot of reviews on amazon playing up products that are indeed good, but the companies offer poor customer support. Keep in mind it's not just the frequency of problems you need to look at, it's how problems are handled when they arise. With any company, expect the occasional flaw. You don't really know a company until you deal with their customer support. APC is a great brand. They have QA testing and friendly, helpful, customer support.With that being said, if you buy something from APC, expect it to work exactly as stated; and on many occasions, better than stated. APC frequently underrates their own products (well, technically speaking they don't, other manufacturers just overrate their products), so generally specs to specs, an APC product will frequently out preform a competitors product which lists the same or better specs. Keep this in mind when comparing products.A good example of that is on the packaging; the run time is listed as using your cell phone to talk, or using your iPod to play video, instead of standby or just playing music. Competitors usually list their products in an extreme power saving mode rather than a mode you'd actually use your device in most often.So, if you are shopping for an external battery, good news! Your search is over. Click buy. You won't be disappointed!
Does its job... but be sure to really anchor it to the studs in the wall as the back plate is not large enough to give it ridgid support. Will not stand the constant tugging of the up/down chain of the backdrop setup without additional support in the form of another piece of wood added to the drywall.
Restless is the story of a mother who has concealed her true identity from her daughter. Chapters alternate between WWII and contemporary Oxford. The characters are complex and the settings detailed and evocative. I loved this book and read it in one sitting--I wish it had been longer. I love William Boyd's novels--he has a historically detailed imagination and knows how to tell a story.
I don't print a lot, and mostly text when I do. This printer was trouble from the beginning. I bought it new--not refurbished or anything. Upon installation, had to email tech support right out of box--nothing was printing. They advised me to repeatedly clean the nozzle (7-10 times in a row). This takes a lot of ink. Periodically throughout past year, had to do the same. Ink cartridges are expensive and even with my low volume printing--they don't last long. I'm one week beyond the year from purchase date where they would replace the unit and it's DEAD. I won't be buying another.
Pros: Sound output is above average for price of system (I got the rebate which made it very attractive). 7.1 System with a Creative Sound Card made for 7.1 (as I have) is quite the match. BE AWARE THAT THE CREATIVE AUDIGY 2 ZS SOUND CARD WHICH IS MADE FOR A 7.1 SYSTEM HAS SOME SERIOUS CONFLICT ISSUES WHILE GAMING THAT MAY HAVE TO BE ADDRESSED BY A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN. Though some list it as a Con, I find the wired remote to be quite convenient with the long cord run behind my desk and the remote in reach near my monitor (volume, bass control, and a headset connection on the remote). Good directions - easy to follow - even a caveman could do it! Supplied stickers allow for tagging designations of speakers.Cons: I can understand why some might like to see speaker stands included (they aren't). Personally, I don't like more on my desk and preferred hanging them on the wall, so no detriment for me. Biggest Con I have is side speakers do not have adaquate wire length if you plan on having any significant distance. All speakers could probably use a few more feet of wire. I will likely be doing some splicing in the near future on the side speakers. CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR SOUND CARD IS 7.1 CAPABLE (Many complain that 2 speakers fail to work after purchase - due to inability of Sound card - not the speakers.Other Thoughts: Some have reviewed this system as a nightmare to set up. I did not find it difficult and don't understand why anyone would say so. 7 speakers with 7 wires running to a well marked subwoofer for hook-up (read directions for connecting to proper input locations). One reviewer on another site mentioned the power unit getting hot. That had me concerned and have checked on it often. Never more than warm on mine - as expected. Not even close to "hot." I do agree that this is probably not the system for serious music masters (I would expect they would spring for Bose or other super quality speakers), but for those of us who want to do the gaming or just hear a decent music playback in 7.1, this has a good bang for the buck. For a basic and solid 7.1 system without going broke, that has a very good sound, you can't get any better than this for the price! For those reviewers who complain of "cheap" quality, I suggest they spend the $500 - $700 for a "great" 7.1 system. These are definately worth the price.
I like this bag. I wish it were a little bit bigger but for the price it's great. I put my sony A1U video camcorder in it with accessories and it's very useful.
I was truly disappointed. It didn't work well, the music was cutting in and out.
They are indistinguishable from the ones that were in the binder from the factory. These extra pages pushed the binder to the limit of what it could hold, there's no way I could put another package of sleeves into the one I used these on.It's certainly a lot cheaper than buying yet another binder.
I picked up a refurbished 30GB Zune for just over 100 bucks. Wow, what a deal. I plugged it into my PC running Windows Vista and the Zune software v2.3 and it instantly recognized it and started the setup process. The Zune software is easy to use (why it doesn't work with Windows media player is beyond me -- BUT, the Zune software is very good!). The Zune itself is very nice. I found the user interface very intuitive, the screen bright and beautiful, the sound quality is excellent. My co-workers are envious of my Zune :) I like the Radio Data Service with the integrated FM radio. Putting music/videos/photos on it is a snap.Cons: proprietary USB connection (no biggie - just don't lose the cable).I am VERY happy with this beauty.
I bought this photo printer for my mom to give to my teen daughter. She loves it and takes & prints pictures all the time because it is so easy to use.
The leather is nice ... and the places to hold expansion cards is nice ... but ...What is not nice is the size of this unit ... it protects tha palm ok ... but in doing so makes the case bulky ... it takes a rather slim i705 and makes it big and bulky ... there had to be something better in the design minds out there ... something leather that is half the weight and size ... and something you dont have to take the cover off every time you put it in its cradle ...
I use these mostly for travel, since they're much more comfortable than earbuds (and considerably better sound quality) while still relatively small / easy to pack vs. headband types. Certainly there are better on-ear phones out there, but hey, these are sub-$20. Only minor beef is they're a little loose-fitting for me, so not too good for heavier activity.
This is a great product - it is worth the little extra money to protect my lense. I recommend this investment.
got the pink one as a birthday gift, i fell in love with it cos of the color and its size. I hung it around my neck (it came with a matching grey string) wherever I went, and it never failed to grab attention from people. Its feature packed and the images are fantastic. But its a pity that it doesnt have any optical zoom.
This cable works as indicated. My Clie charges as expected. The HotSync worked right out of the box with no problems. The only negative is that the computer needs to be on during recharging. This is a bit inconvenient. But cannot really complain since it comes with a car adaptor.
Very well made, especially with the velcro tabs on the bottom that hold the tote in place if placed on a carpeted surface. Would rate it 5 stars if it would stay open by itself when you go to put something in it. It takes one person to hold it open and one person to put in the first bag. It stays open after the first bag or item is inside. I like the way the tote folds in half and has the handles above it which is very convenient to store when not in use.
The Canon PIXMA MP760 is the best all in one printers I have ever had. I was going to get the MP780 but I didn't need the fax. I also like the photo printing from film feature that the Canon MP760 has. I have not tried it yet, but I will soon. I always liked Lexmark printers. But this Canon got my full attention. The photo printing is great. The colors come out the same as on my computer screen. I got sick of doing a photo with background color and it prints different shades than what was shown on my computer screen. The Canon MP760 prints true colors, even on card stock paper. Setup was very easy on my Windows XP. I highly recommend it!!!
Works without any problem so far.Almost 7000 shots of use in canon xs and xsi (included 8 minutes exposures) until now. Used approx. with in 10 to 25C ambient temperature range and 70 to 90% humidity.Always formatted before each use and treated whit careful of course, if you want a tank-like design, you have to pay a little more.Fast enough for me but some times I get the "busy" alert in the camera LCD screen when try to view the image after the shot (shooting RAW) .And as almost I always say: Excuse my English.
There's not much you can write about a connector cable, especially if it does its job well! This cable does its job, and does it well. The cable feels durable, the ends are well formed and I did not have any trouble with the connections.
its a great toy but it wont stay stuck to the windshield so that makes is a bit inconvienent
I bought the Belkin Express hub because it looked neat &amp; the lights indicating functional USB devices were important. However, over a year after buying it Belkin still has not made available software that will work with OS 9. Belkin's extensions for the Mac conflict with most other USB device extensions, including Apple's. In order to get this thing to work, I have to unplug it, start the computer, then plug it in after start up, use the device I want, then unplug it after I'm finished with the device. Otherwise, all my settings get mysteriously changed (Remote Access, printer selection, modem selection). If you want to use it for a Palm device or an older printer, use Keyspan's adapters instead. I have one &amp; have had much fewer problems with it than this thing, The installer also installs a mysterious &quot;printer patch&quot; file on your hard disk, but gives you no indication where this file should be or what it does. The lights were helpful to a certain extent in that they blink to let you know that a signal has been sent to the device, however there are 4 green lights &amp; 1 red light on each unit, regardless of how many items you can plug into it &amp; there is no documentation that explains what different light combinations or blinking means, so you have to guess. This item is also more expensive than most of the other hubs/adapters out there &amp; in this case you don't get what you pay for.
I, too, was quite impressed with the quality of this light for the price. It is lightweight, easily assembled for use, not unattractive. Get one, I'm ordering another.
--GOOD--Superb sound qualityExtremely easy to setupVery nicely put togetherLight and comfortableWireless is so convenient!--BAD--Interference is an issue as with all wireless headphones. I have to turn off my wireless internet router or I get all kinds of chirps and whistles, despite all the tuning in the world. Even then, other unknown sources cause the odd strange sound.Open back design lets a LOT of sound out. Even on low volume everybody within a 25ft radius will know what you're listening too. Please keep that in mind!As mentioned in many other reviews, the auto-off feature is a good idea, but likely to cause you a heart attack if you have the headphones on when it happens! An ear-splitting SCREECH-CHIRRRP-WHISTLE when you're nodding off to sleep is no fun =)--CONCLUSION--I only buy Sennheiser headphones now - the sound quality and build quality are second to none. The main issues with these headphones are not really a "fault" - more the way the technology works. You have to trade off the convenience of the wireless design for some interference. If you can't live with a little bit of background hiss (only noticeable during quiet parts of music/movies) and the odd weird noise (from who knows what...) then buy traditional wired phones instead. The other issue is the open back design - this gives a more natural sound and is a lot more comfortable for long sessions, but those around you CAN easily hear too. I also have a pair of Sennheiser EH-250's, which cup the ear and don't let any sound out - but they're very hard on the ears after a while. So again, it's a trade-off.
The 300 was good at some things and bad at others.The good:1. Belt is very comfortable.2. Sling design allows you to swing bag around to access the camera.The bad:1. Not comfortable for long hikes with heavy loads. Too much pressure on one shoulder.2. Camera fit ok in designated slot but I never felt comfortable leaving it there. It needs a tie down strap so the camera has no chance of coming out when you open the zipper.3. The sling strap slips off shoulder when wearing a coat. I always had to hold the strap with my hand.4. There was enough interior space but not enough "cubby holes" to put small items. Just large compartments.5. No convenient way to strap a tripod or monopod on the pack. Lowepro really missed the boat on this one.6. Should have a reversible sling strap so it could be carried from either shoulder.7. The small clip straps that prevent the main compartment from being opened too far always get in the way then unclipped and attempting to zip the main compartment when fully opened.The bottom line for me was the Lowepro was not comfortable...especially for long hikes or traveling and the interior is poorly designed. A backpack is far more comfortable albeit less convenient. I plan on augmenting my Tarmac with a waste bag for easy access to the camera.
I bought it after seing &quot;fingerprint devices&quot; used for security in notebooks. This is however a USB version, which for me makes it not too useful in a notebook. I will have to get PCMCIA version. This one will go back.
The color is what any New Yorker would recognize as taxi-cab yellow, though this time you don't have to keep watching the meter, because the battery has plenty of juice -- mine goes for a few hours and then some, and that's with Wifi on the entire time. (Granted, that's not as impressive as the eight hours claimed by some netbooks, but that is one of very few shortcomings of this unit.)This was the fifth netbook I've tried -- returned all four others due to technical problems, ranging from non-responsive trackpads (an Asus and an Aspire) to sudden shut-downs -- and after weeks of use, I've found the Sylvania G Meso to be the highest quality product of the lot.The clicker buttons on the trackpad are far easier to press than the ones on the Asus and Aspire One -- boy, were those stiff and impossible! -- but to be thorough, I should mention that the HP Mini-note's buttons are easier still, though the HP's higher price and lower specs don't make it a contender.Internet speed on the Meso is good, but even though I'm in love with this machine, I have to admit there are times when it seems just a tad slow. I'm no computer geek, but my gut tells me there may be some tweaking that could speed things up -- one reviewer said that installing the regular Ubuntu (versus the Remix that comes installed) could help, and I have a feeling some security software I added could be slowing things down. But to be clear, this is a FAST computer for the most part, and web pages load effortlessly most if not all of the time.Screen images are crisp and clear, and the soothing non-glare finish is so easy on the eyes, I didn't experience the eyestrain I might have expected from an 8.9-inch screen.And the best thing: this taxi-cab yellow computer costs so little, it won't be the end of the world if you end up leaving it in the backseat of an actual taxi.
I've owned an Eclipse II for just shy of 4 years now. It gets extremely heavy daily use in my business. I love the lighting, the feel of the keys, and the reliability. What I don't like is that the black coating on the most commonly used keys is wearing away. Many keys, such as Shift, E, R, T, N, S, A etc. are so worn that they are completely illegible -- all you can see is the LED light coming through the clear plastic now that the black is worn off. I've written to Saitek 3 times to see about buying replacement key caps since otherwise the keyboard is still perfect. They have not deigned to reply. I'm disappointed by their customer service but I can't complain too much about the keyboard after 4 years of steady, intense use. That's pretty impressive for any keyboard.UPDATE 6 months later:The keyboard still works great after 4-1/2 years but the worn keys got so bad I finally broke down and bought a new one through Amazon. It was great to have a shiny new keyboard, and the first thing I noticed was that the keys are much quieter than on my very worn old one. I was (note the past tense!) very pleased. But -- after 4 days of use, it suddenly went wonky. Pressing the shift key would open a My Computer window. Typing the letter "r" would show up as "rt". Other keys were similarly screwed up. At first I was afraid I had a computer problem, but after rebooting the same thing happened. I finally thought to dig out my old keyboard, which I had fortunately tucked away in the garage, and everything was perfect again.To Amazon's great credit, they are shipping a replacement and gave me a pre-paid return label to ship the defective one back.Needless to say I have some mixed feelings about the Eclipse II now. I'm writing this on my 4-1/2 year old one and aside from not being able to read half the keys, it's working great. But for a brand new one to fail after 4 days is very disturbing. I can only hope that the third one will be the charm and will last me another 4 years. But worn as my first one is, I won't throw it out. I learned my lesson.
I also preferred my Dictaphone recorder, but it has died. The cheapies don't last. Dictationmall.com reccomended this one and I have been very pleased.I use it to transcribe in my solo Texas Family Practice. Picking up a spare while they still make em.
I have an iPod 5th or 6th gen (I don't remember which), and the "Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones". My problem with these headphones on the iPod was that bass wasn't coming through very strong. Otherwise the sound was good. Bass came through the phones decently with other sources, so I figured that with a the right headphone amp I could get the bass I wanted. As it turned out, the Boostaroo was not that headphone amp. I do intend to keep it around, though, for its ability to split signals, that's pretty neat.
it was a perfect buying;nothing worried me and the product arrive at my door;congratulations to amazon.com;roberto daud
Most of the cd's dont work. After spending time selecting music and "trying" to record them on the cd it is only when you try and play it that you find out it doesn't work. Out of ten cd's only two have worked and I bought 2 boxes of this crap. Dont waste your money and time and these.
The card has been working fine. With the quality of the HD movies from my new Panasonic Lumix ZS5, it is however not enough to have 4GB- it allows only for about 25 minutes of recording. I have ordered a 16GB now. If you planning to record concerts (the camera's zoom is just phenomenal), I advice you to start from minimum 8 GB card.
It was as Good as advertised. I had not problems with this product. I would not hesitate to purchase again.
I ride my bike to work everyday, when I am in town. 50% of the time I have to travel. So, twice a week when I am home I wear this bag when riding my bicycle. It is great! It is comfortable, sits low, and is quite bright so drivers can see me.This bag takes a little bit of getting used to as it is trying to do a lot of things. I still haven't figured out what all the straps do. That's not really a big deal to me. It's comfortable as a messenger bag and comfortable as a backpack. I am quite pleased with this bag.
I suppose I have smaller ears than some people, I do have trouble getting any sort of earbud head phone to stay in place, but &quot;The Plug&quot; is a really bad fit for me, they fall out just moving my head slightly. And the sound? tinny and buzzy. Some people seem to like them, but they were a complete waste of money for me.I like the wrap-around, behind the neck headphones much better. The Sonys are OK, but Phillips have some really good &amp; inexpensive ones.
I am a college student and bought this card to split between the SMC Router I have for myself and the Cisco Wireless network we have on campus. This DOES NOT work with the Cisco Aironet network, I tried and tried and nothing could be done to fix this. Besides that, though, it's a great bargain of a card and worked flawlessly with the SMC router.
Handspring's Visor Deluxe is a superior device! It works excellently, and is totally reliable. Beyond that, Handspring-designed Springboard modules like their &quot;back-up&quot; module, the 8MB card, the digital camera module, and others, demonstrated to me the superior vision (no pun intended) of the Handspring company.Prior to purchasing my Handspring Visor Deluxe, I read &amp; weighed the evaluations of all other Palm devices. For a month, I performed my own &quot;hands-on&quot; evaluations at computer &amp; office stores, computer super-stores, and even my friend's Palm devices to compare operability. As a result of my evaluations, it because clear that Handspring's Visor Deluxe is superior its competition.Now, after receiving my Orange Handspring Visor Deluxe and putting it &quot;to work&quot;, I could not be happier. It operates flawlessly -- as advertised.However, there are other considerations that I did not find online prior to my purchase. Some may be obvious, others may not. As a current user (and sufferer) of the HP320 CE Handheld/PC, I can tell you that there are several important advantages the Handspring Visor Deluxe has over Windows CE. The most important of which is &quot;instant data retrieval/or input&quot;. How so, you ask? When you turn-on the Handspring Visor Deluxe, its programs are waiting for your use -- as in now. Not even remotely so with Handheld PCs. If you operate a CE (like my HP320 LX CE system) you know what I mean. It seems that CE manufacturers believed we needed to &quot;enjoy&quot; wait-times similar to that of a desktop spinning-up. But, if you're like me, you need data on-the-go, and the very last thing you need is to wait for a handheld system to &quot;get ready to operate&quot;. Just imagine telling your boss or client, &quot;uh...I should have that info (contact, whatever)...in a while...when my CE spins-up&quot;. Ridiculous.Time is more than money.On the other hand, Handspring Visor's operating system is ready immediately. No waiting. It's there. There is no wasted time. It is quite impressive. Incidentally, the Handspring Visor Deluxe also seemed quite a bit faster than its Palm competitors during my non-scientific in-store checks.Another advantage of the Handspring system is its &quot;Palm Desktop Software&quot;. I expected a good system, but this software is truely superb. I installed the CD program on my Windows 98 platform without a single glitch. The software displays the easy-to-read calendar, addresses, and other important features, in very logically designed software pages. The main page is my favorite, as it does everything I need. However, if that doesn't work for you, there are other calendar pages available, and you can still easily access your memos, things-to-do, contacts, and addresses. It looks good, it's easy to read, and works perfectly. What more could you ask, I ask?Synchronizing Handspring Visor's data could not be easier. I purchased the Ice Serial Module to move data between my non-USB equipped PC and my Handspring, and it works great. However, prior to purchasing my Handspring, I did wonder how well this would work. Well, it works perfectly. Just open the Handspring HotSync program on your desktop, and press a single button on your Hansspring Cradle (serial or USB), and your data moves from PC-to-Handspring (or vica versa) in seconds. The desktop and Handspring display the transfer process and indicate completion. Incidentally, this process took only a few seconds even with my Serial Cradle. I would imagine the USB would move even faster, but, I'm quite happy with &quot;a few seconds&quot; for data transfer...to me, transferring data in a matter of seconds is less critical than continually waiting for data retrieval on a Windows CE unit, but that's my opinion. In any event, my data transfers have been perfect in my daily desktop-Handspring Visor &quot;HotSyncs&quot;.The Springboard Modules (and the concept) are the way to go. Again...a Handspring trademark. I purchased the &quot;Springboard Backup Module&quot; which backs-up ALL data on the Handspring Visor...quite amazing. This also works perfectly, and is handy when you're entering data when you want to make sure you don't lose information -- when you're away from your desktop. $40 bucks for this module? Are you kidding? Definitely worth it.Ah yes, raw data entry. Some may choose to use Graffiti, or &quot;soft&quot; keyboard on the visor, when away from their desktop computer. My thoughts are that Graffiti may work fine for quick entries &amp; numbers...and &quot;short&quot; bursts of input. However, I find myself away from my Sync-Desktop quite frequently, so I purchased the Targus folding keyboard for &quot;remote operation&quot;. The Visor quickly snaps onto its contacts, and you're in business. I type quite fast, and I have not complaints with the Targus keeping up. It has excellent feel...actually &quot;feels&quot; like a Compaq laptop keyboard. So, this method of remote operations seems like the way to go for me...when you're on the go, and when you have sufficient time to enter information of any significant quantity (while away from your Sync-desktop). However, I found the competing &quot;Go-Type&quot; keyboard to be too small for my hands, and I wear a size 9.5 glove...so, I'm not sure how most people can stand it. I would recommend purchasing the $99 Targus &quot;folding keyboard&quot; instead. The Targus full-sized folding keyboard is very high quality unit, with tolarances for fit that seem more like a piece spacecraft equipment, rather than mere keyboard design. In short, this is a very impressive unit. Additionally, ALL integrated Handspring Visor Deluxe programs are accessable via the Targus' keys: Addresses, Memo, etc. Both the Visor and Targus will easily fit in your case, bag, or even loose pockets.My other recommendation is to buy a high quality case for both units -- The leather Sundex (for $8.00) works great for the Visor, and it looks great. There is probably a great case for the Targus, but I haven't fount it yet. However, it is fully protected in its own metalic case.Bottom line: Don't be in doubt of the Handspring Visor Deluxe system. It works great, and it seems that the possibilities are endless for reference software, organizing software, springboard modules (modems, multi-function modules including memory/modems/wireless modems/etc., and books-on-module), and the quality of this product is excellent. Definitely the best $250 bucks I've spent in many, many years. Go Vols! and buy ORANGE!
Nice bass response and good extraneous noise reduction. Rich sound quality that blows standard ear buds away, and for reasonable $$. Wire loop quality is substandard causing some occasional "crackling" when I'm moving around, and I really can't get used to the "J" cord configuration.
I bought this for my 12 yo son's room. He loves it for listening to music and audiobooks. It's great that it has a radio and can work as an alarm clock (with the ipod in place). The sound is good as long as the volume on the ipod is set at about 75%. Terrific all-in-one, compact unit for a bedroom (although my son totes his around the house and on travel trips).
I have an AOL broadband connection at home. Configuring this router to work with AOL broadband was tough!! After connecting the router and following the steps mentioned in the manual, AOL could not detect the DSL modem.Had to call up the technical support and found that i needed to download and install the firmware version 1.43 (the one already installed was 1.42.7, and 1.43 has added support for AOL Broadband). Did that, but still the same problem! Then called up tech. support again...that guy couldnt handle the problem and directed me to AOL support. Thankfully, the AOL tech. support guys are pretty competent ( and they must've got hundreds of similar calls before!) and now i am on my way. The router works great, just the initial part of configuring it was messy. And i also bought the linksys wireless card. That was real easy to install, no problem at all with that.You can password protect your network so that there can be no intruders and there are some other advanced security features as well.So, overall a great router.
I purchased this 25' cable based on: (1) price; $10 falls in the bargain category (2)reviews; very favorable--always a good sign (3) length; 25' was way more than I really needed but there were no 15'. Upon arrival the first thing I noticed was the rather "thin" construction; I expected something a tad thicker for such a long cable. The rca plugs were also a tad loose, not very snug when connecting to the BIC sub. But they do "work" and sound OK, but then again I have no means of testing/measuring other than relying on my ears. So not 100% satisfied I purchased a 25' (again only length available) Acoustic Research MS cable. This cable is thicker and the rca plugs are adjustable to insure a snug fit. The cable is also "directional", meaning the signal flows one way and you must make sure the arrow points toward your receiver; an easy step. I did pay $30 for the AR's (a real steal on e-bay) but they seem a tad...no make that 3 tads better. Thought I'd throw in my experience into the mix--maybe it will help someone.
worth the money. Easy to install. I have 6 of them in out store. We will be getting more soon
This was great - 2 different nubs, one convex and one concave, with a lot of friction so my fingers can really stick when I'm doing my thing. I put them in an HP laptop with the trackpoint and they fit perfectly,.replacing my old worn through one.
I received this DLP TV a few months ago and have had plenty of time to experience it. I haven't had any serious problems, the shipping process was painless- the shippers called me to schedule a delivery time making it easy to work with my schedule, and the quality of the TV has been outstanding. It's a huge projection TV and the HD channels come in as good as they possibly can. Hooked up to my XBOX 360, the quality is amazing. I had no troubles taking advantage of the full 1080p. Finally, hooking up my laptop to the TV was easy to do and gave amazing quality as well.The only downside that I experienced, which I'm not sure where the problem lies, but I have COX cable in my area, and while using their On Demand feature, I noticed the TV will turn itself off automatically after some time goes by. Almost as if it is detecting idle time and shutting down. But only seems to happen with the On Demand feature. Not really a show stopper.
I work at a remote site which provides housing for me every weekend. I needed a small sound system to play CDs and radio, and especially to boost a pitifully small (by today's standards) 13&quot; TV so I would at least THINK I was enjoying it! This system fills the room with sound, and fits into a large nightstand cabinet. I found hookup to be very easy, especially considering that the speakers have two pairs of leads apiece (one pair for the high/midrange component and one pair for the built-in subwoofer). The sound is awesomely solid -- and the three pre-set EQs can tailor most styles of music. Aiwa makes almost no mention of the surround speakers (a single mention in the manual, buried halfway down one page; nothing on the shipping box). I hooked up a pair of small A/V speakers and found that, from the video source, I was getting true surround signals when they were present. My points off are for the cassette decks -- though CDs can be auto-programmed to fit a cassette, it would be very helpful if the recording deck included auto-reverse. But for the price, it's a versatile system that can also double as an alarm clock. It does what I need -- and it makes watching videos on that 13&quot; TV enjoyable!
Unfortunately, it is true that this package only contains ONE blank DVD+R DL disc, the rest are DVD+R SL (and maybe one DVD+RW, but I don't remember anymore). Luckily, I had the chance to take a look at the &quot;con&quot; package at BestBuy before ordering online and was shocked to notice that Verbatim is involved in such a scheme :(.Hope this helps.
I cannot recommend this product. Although upconvert was nice, players remote did not work after set up. Response on panel buttons was sluggish.
Easy to install works great improved sound systems clarity and lookSubwoofer enhancement gave me harder hitting base now I have old school bump
Ok, this is I believe my very first Amazon review. I've spent thousands of dollars on Amazon over the years but have never felt inspired to write a review before. I just installed the radio a few hours ago and was floored by the sound AT ANY PRICE POINT. A few years ago, I installed expensive aftermarket speakers in an attempt to improve my sound system. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed by the sound. At the time I thought the stock head unit was unable to adequately power the speakers. Two years ago, I installed a $400 Kenwood head unit and guess what? The sound was still very underwhelming. It sounded anemic and hollow. A few months ago my expensive Kenwood broke so I asked a friend to re-install the original stock head unit. To my dismay I lost the stock harness so my friend installed an older Kenwood head-unit that he had laying around until I bought a replacement harness. Considering the cost, I figured I would buy a new head-unit with an axillary input for my iPod. Based on the reviews I read here, I took the plunge and bought this Dual XDM6820. After installing it and turning it on, I immediately heard beautiful full sound coming from my speakers. I was simply amazed that I was finally hearing what should have been coming out of my expensive speakers years ago. I long gave up on those speakers thinking that I just bought bad speakers. Well I found out that I bought good speakers after all - very good speakers. And then I found the loudness button. Holy $#^!&#!!! You should have seen the grin on my face. My lord, the sound that came out of this $70 stereo was amazing. So amazing, I'm buying another one just to have around. The iPod input worked flawlessly, but I just can't stop talking about the sound. By the way, I was a little concerned about the bright blue light issue. I'm telling you now, it is NOT an issue. If you can't drive safely due to the brightness of this radio, you have bigger problems and should probably not be behind the wheel of a car. Buy this radio, in fact buy two. I hope this helps you make your decision a little easier
I do really like this player, grated it is the first one I have bought. My husband has one, but he takes it to the sandbox with him. I did not like the ear plugs that came with it, but other than that I do really like it and think it is a good product.
I purchased the Pyramid NS10 10 amp NS to remove some if not all of the RFI I had in my HF mobile radio and it simply did not work at all. Installation was per the directions and the end result was slightly MORE NOISE!!I would not recommend this item to any radio operator if asked.
Another case of wasting money at Amazon. It couldn't be plugged into the handset I originally bought in the same order (lack of a port for it), nor in the phone I bought at Best Buy just so I could have something in the jack that would actually ring. Again, no port to plug it into--and the second phone is even a Panasonic, like the headset. So again, I bought a product that has found its useless way onto a shelf in the storage shed.Save your money.
Have only used the windshield suction cup mount, but works perfectly and customizable to many shapes & sizes of phones/pda's. I have a Treo 680, and this holds it snugly and allows adjustment to have access to charger & headphone connectors. Made well, very sturdy.
This usb is very easy to use. I have been using the 512MB and 1GB and I like it. I am still using it until now with no problem. This 4GB is my third one. It would be better if the price is cheaper.
Very bad product in a nice setting. receiver has no receiving range, you will need to point right into it. It gets confused and so you need to feed is slow and many time it does not do the job. I'm looking to replace it. got on my nerves and I have better use of my time.
El reproductor de mp3 muvo 512MB es un excelente producto, las canciones se escuchan bastante bien. El men&uacute; del reproductor es muy intuitivo y tiene varias funciones adem&aacute;s de reproducir FM, entre ellas, ecualizador (incluso lo puedes personalizar), cambiar el idioma, bloquear los botones, entre otras.Lo que me agrada es el software organizador que trae consigo, ya que compila bien las canciones incluso a 128Kbps, dej&aacute;ndolas con un buen volumen. Sin embargo siento que no es buen reproductor ya que no he podido conseguir el ecualizador.Lo que no me agrada son los aud&iacute;fonos, pens&eacute; que iban a ser m&aacute;s ergon&oacute;micos. Otra cosa que no me agrada es que por lo menos el que compr&eacute; tienes que subirlo por lo menos 2/3 partes del volumen para escuchar algo, es decir que m&aacute;s de la mitad del volumen es in&uacute;til, sin embargo la &uacute;ltima tercera parte tiene lo suficiente como para poder escuchar tu m&uacute;sica favorita bien alto.
could not get both eyes focused at the same time. POOR quality. Really surprised by Bushnell. I assumed the other bad reviews were just flukes, I guess not. Returned them!
I purchase this to replace my card reader. I needed something that could write. The transfer rate for usb2 was fast and I like the portability to carry with my camera case. So far no problem hooking it up to pc or friends pc.
I ordered this product for my 2nd generation Ipod. I use my Ipod to run with and needed something to clip to my shorts. This can be used as a clip or an arm band. The clip stays very secure. I havent used the arm band yet but it looks like it would work very well too. I would recommend this product.
Love these things. Bought my first pair in Germany in 2003 and I still have them in 2010. I'm buying another pair from Amazon so I have a spare, since a child has decided that chewing the cord is a good idea. The things I love the most about these are the long cord, the comfortable fit after many hours and the great sound. Highly recommend!
Like so many people, I bought this to replace my kit lens. In my case that's the 18-55mm IS associated with the XSI. The main issue I had with that lens was the variable (and small) aperature. I wanted constant 2.8 without sacrificing zoom or IS. That's what you get here.1. Optical quality. So far, it seems unambiguously better than the 18-55. No surprises there. I don't see any issues with aberrations, though I seldom take photos fully wide open and that's where people tend to see them.2. Performance. It zooms quickly and quietly and it has full time manual, so you can tweak the zoom after it has zoomed. It's really nice that the focus ring doesn't twist when it focuses. You can keep your hand on it without worrying about interfering with the focusing. It's an excellent design.3. Weight. It's heavy. There's a huge difference between this and the kit lens. If I were to go on a long walk with my camera, I'd take the kit lens for weight reasons. Besides, outdoors the advantages of this lens are much less. Also this is an expensive lens so I'd never take it somewhere where it might get hurt.4. Design. The front lens is really close to the front, so watch out for fingerprints. I use a lens hood and it keeps stuff away from the glass. It also cuts down on the ghosting, which apparently this lens is prone to although I haven't experienced it. Like I mentioned, I really just use this lens indoors. The construction has been critisized, but it feels pretty solid to me. It's not metal, but it's heavy, hard plastic. I have used L lenses before and unless you are coming under gun fire I see no need for the metal construction. People have complained of dust inside the lens. I have been using mine frequently for a month or so and I don't have any dust in there at all. That's not much time, so we'll see. The zoom ring is very large. It practically begs you to use the zoom instead of walking back and forth. And the constant F2.8 helps encourage that. Why physically move when you can zoom without losing aperature?5. Aperature. I think 2.8 is a great aperature for indoors. It's not so wide that the field of view is so narrow that people's noses are out of focus if their eyes are in. It's wide enough that you get a pleasant bokeh and take pictures in pretty low light. It's an excellent width for indoor shots of your kids and stuff. That's what I use it for. When I want crazy bokeh I use my F1.8 prime, which works well for that. That doesn't happen much, though. The difference between F2.8 and what you'd be using in the kit lens is very noticeable. Totally a good thing.6. Accessories. I don't use any filters, but this lens really deserves a hood. I can't abide the prices canon charges for their hood here, but on ebay you can get a knockoff shipped from Hong Kong for like 1/6 the price. I did, and it's a really sturdy, well-fitting, excellent hood.7. Image stabilization. I'm in the camp that thinks IS is really important. Shaky hands and all that. The IS doesn't make any noise and it doesn't noticeably drain the battery, so I have it on almost all the time. I haven't really tested it thoroughly to see how well it works, but I assume it works about as well as other lens based IS systems. If so, it works well.So far this lens has lived up to my expectations. The USM is nicer than I expected and everything else is pretty much what people say. It's a great lens. Overpriced, yes, but it's a real winner. As long as you remember it's just a lens and it can't change the quality of your composition and lighting, you won't be disappointed. I wasn't.By the way, if you want something that will magically make your photos way better, get the Canon 430ex II or 580ex II external flash and bounce it, along with a DIY or Fong diffuser. That makes a huge difference. By the way the external flash is kind of necessary with this lens because it sticks out farther, so if you use the onboard lens you will get a shadow in the picture from it, especially if you are using the lens hood. Not a problem with the bounced external flash. If I had to give up this lens or my flash, I'd give up the lens.Get both, though. You won't be disappointed.
I got this VCR/DVD Recorder to get some of my old VCR tapes onto DVD. I haven't used that feature yet but the product is so bad in other ways I wanted to get this review out now. The unit overheats after about an hour or two of DVD play. This causes the unit to lock up and then you have to unplug it from the outlet. It does a terrible job at playing DVD-R and CD-R recorded discs. It does not handle many types of AVI and MPG recorded files and when it does play them the playback is choppy. There have to be better units out there; I suggest looking around at other brands.
I don't know anyone who likes writing graffiti or pecking out letters with a stylus. It's acceptable for entering somebody's phone number, but not for writing a letter, taking notes, etc. The Targus keyboard has turned my Jornada into a powerful business tool. I leave my laptop in my office! I take notes, keep my personal journal, track expenses, mileage, and billable hours on my Jornada. I wouldn't bother to use my Jornada much without it.The keyboard itself actually has a great touch. And it folds up to about the size of the PDA. It fits easily into my briefcase, and it is very rugged. It is well worth the money! And if you can get it for &quot;free&quot; by buying a PDA, so much the better!
This lens is AMAZING!!! A must have for any Photographer!!! First thing I shot with this lens was stop motion Hummingbirds, the lens performance is excellent!!!
Bought this for upstairs and a 670 for downstairs. The 550 was cheaper and much easier to use. This is my favorite remote.
One end appeared to be functional, but the other was so askew that it was impossible to insert a miniplug. Closer inspection reveals that the inside plastic is split and forcing the inner contacts astray.This coupler also arrived with the two ends mismatched. Neither were gold-colored as the illustration indicates. Some poor chump in a third-world sweatshop is probably just grabbing random parts out of a bin and soldering them together.They also claim to be "ROHS (sic) Compliant" and have a "lifetime warranty". Since it literally arrived in a plastic bag, it's not clear how warranty claims can be made, so it's just another misleading lie to land the sale. As for RoHS compliance, it will be pretty easy to disprove that claim with a lead test swab.All-in-all, a pathetic product from a dishonest company which I can only assume is actually named "Cables To Go". It's pretty hard to screw up such a simple item, and yet they managed to do so.
I would not recommend this product - it broke within two weeks. Not sturdy at all.
I have one of those new LGA775 motherboards for Intel Core2 Duo processors that does not have any PATA (IDE) connectors. Lots of SATA connectors, but no PATA connectors. I recently purchased a CD-DVD combo drive with a PATA interface. Rather than returning it, I thought that I would try this card.I was worried that it wouldn't work, thinking that my motherboard might not support PATA. I am pleased to say that it works great! However, a few comments that I hope are useful: 1) It comes with a CD, which includes drivers and utilities; however, the documentation is pretty thin. I still don't know what most of the utilities do. 2) If you are using it to connect to a CD, and don't have another CD drive (like me), installation of the drivers is problematic. You need to copy everything on the CD (or at least the key folders, which are not identified readily as "key") onto a removable USB mass storage drive (thumb drive). Make sure that the thumb drive is connected and discoverable, so that the operating system (I have XP pro) can find the drivers. 3) Other than that, it works as advertised, without having to worry about jumpers, etc. 4) I have not tried the RAID function, but XP recognized the RAID controller and loaded the drivers. 5) All in all, it is a very nice product for a great price.
Unit came on time. Directions show an in line fuse (not included) Pyle was no help. Wiring was too short to goall the way back of the truck. Had to run cad5. Unit works fine but the display is nearly unviewable when outside. The mirror front and the lcd screen create an image similiar to trying to watch an lcd tv outside in the sun. Image is fine when inside the garage. Wasted 1/2 day to install a poor product.
It's slim, compact, looks great, great zooming, and it delivers more than you can expect from a regular camcorder. It is definitely in the "professional" range of camcorders.I have used the DCR-PC330 in different occasions varying from soccer and basketball games to family reunions and birthdays. This camcorder has always delivered above my expectations. Yes, the software that comes with it is not great, but windows movie maker would work just fine if you're not looking for extra professional quality and you have a few hours to spend.However, the battery life is short, the stills are to be trashed, and the memory stick that comes with the camera is a joke. I would recommend you buy a cheap camera if you want stills. I bought one for 80 bucks which delivers better quality pictures than the DCR-PC330
I ordered this for an upcoming cruise where we will be snorkeling quite a bit. The shipping was lightening fast, I was actually surprised to see it in the mailbox so soon. The product works great so far.....I did a quick test run in the pool. I am extremely satisfied with the product and the awesome service.
Came with a grill fan cover, free. Exactly what I needed. Noise is about normal for a fan, not really loud, but not a quiet one.
I love the 2nd generation iPod shuffle. I own two 2nd generation 20 GB iPods and bought this one to see if it'd make a great winter solstice celebration gift. I've found the shuffle easy to control and navigate even without a display. The small size makes it practical to use anywhere, and the sound quality is fabulous. One feature I find especially nice when listening to podcast, is that the shuffle will pick up where it left off, should you jump to another one and come back at a later time. You can also jump to the begin or skip both forward or backward in a podcast easily. I like mine so much that I bought three more of these to give as gifts.
The speakers arrived promptly and I was very pleasantly surprised to see a 50 foot spool or decent speaker cable included complimentary from Kingzad! This is above and beyond what anyone would expect. When I hooked them up to my amp I was even more pleased as the speaker sound terrific. They would rival high-end gear in the $250 to $500 range. I chucked my Sony bookshelves in the trash (actually, I gave them to my brother). These speakers are a steal at the price I paid ($50). They are quality hi fi (I've got a $6,000 home hi fi system, so I know). Highly recommended: both the product and the seller! Bravo Kingzad!!!
My keyboard came with thee iMac in March 2003. Just about a month ago it started skipping and extra spacing. Cleaning is not an option since the unit is sealed so I am looking for a new one. Maybe 4 1/2 years is not a bad time? What I did not like about this board was that there where no instructions with it that meant discover as you go. This is my main reason why I am going to try a different board.
Not your ordinary Caller ID display. This is my second purchase of this device. I've had the first one for more than 12 months and that one is still in service."They" finally found my second phone number is the reason I bought the second one.Also has a Ring controller that regulates when someone is permitted to make your phone ring.I bought this for the Ring Controller aspect of this device.I get tired of signing up to be on the Do Not Call (DNC) lists. Invariably some charity or other organization that exempt from the DNC lists will get your number and keep calling you. Why is it they always call when you just sit down for dinner or when you just started watching a really good movie?This is my last line of defense at preventing my phone from ringing by unwanted callers and works quite well once you get used to it.On the plus side, it has 3 classifications for numbers, A, B and R. Any number programed into R is intended never to allow your phone to Ring (which can be overridden if you like - Up to 70 numbers). A & B are for priority callers (up to 100 numbers each)To get the most out of this device, all the numbers you would like to permit or restrict will need to be added to one of the three lists.Now the caveats.Keying in a number by hand is not what you call relaxing. Button response is sluggish and can be prone to errors when done by hand.By far the easiest way to program is to add numbers directly from the caller ID display directly, but the caveat is that the person you want to block will have needed to have already called you after you have set this up.Setting up the Time of day feature for each list is actually quite easy, but you need to remember what list is permitted to ring your phone for each hour of the day (All 24 of them for all three lists)For example:I set my A list to permit ringing my phone 24 hours a dayMy B list (which also includes any number not previously entered or saved) to ring from 9am to 5pm.My R list is never permitted to ring my phone.The way this works will keep your handsets caller ID display from being able to display the current incoming caller because it intercepts the first ring it also prevents the Caller ID information from being displayed on the telephone handsets. You will need to go to this device if you need to screen your calls manually.I've gotten to the point that I don't need to see the Caller ID because I have this device programmed far enough that it is already pre-screening all of my calls well enough that I know that it is a number I've already approved or it is a new number I am about to block anyway. :)You can also program using wild cards so that you can block an entire area code (866, 877, etc.) if you wanted to, but that is not particularly self explanatory until you have done one or two of these. (RTM)You can also program it to block calls when the number was not passed or was passed as 000-000-0000.Doesn't play nice with Call Waiting. If two or more people car calling you at the same time, some squirrliness can occur. The phone might ring for a blocked number, but only because a previous call was in progress and the caller ID hadn't been received yet for the new caller. Call Waiting doesn't always play nice with this device but only because it is not aware of the second incoming call during the first call.This device must be the first thing that connects to the telephone service as it only protects the telephones or extensions that are wired in downstream of it.If any device is wired in parallel, those devices will still ring for each and every call until they give up and finally hang up. Which can be an irritation if you can still hear that phone ringing.In my case, I have it wired in just before the telephone's base stations and will protect all of the wireless handset for each base station.If you lose power all calls pass through unfiltered. There is no battery backup. But the device doesn't need to be reprogrammed as it appears that all of your programming is saved to EEPROM or nonvolatile memory. (unconfirmed).I wish you could program it via USB to get away from programming it by using the on board buttons. Those really aggravate the heck out of me, but on the plus side, you almost never need to use them again after it has been programmed. So that part is a wash for me. I don't like them, but it really doesn't matter now. :)
This remote is the best! Everything I have was quickly added and the buttons are easy to read. I'm getting one for everyone on my Christmas list!
The item was shipped to the wrong address but it was not the fault of BoxWave who made every effort to correct the situation. I eventually received the item in the condition promised and it was very good quality and value for the money.
Use this small filter for landscape shots to enhance the sky. Be sure to keep it protected in the case when not in use or it will scratch. Difficult to find so purchase it here. I use A filters with my point and shoot as they are small. I use a different brand for heavy use with my digital slr.
I said to myself wut kind of camera would i buy to replace my 3.2 mp Canon A300. That camera has made me loose alot of valuable memory. Anyway lets get into this Sony Dsc W7, GOOD picure quality, the guys that says this camera is blurry may be dunno how to use this camera. Print quality when you take your picture with this camera will amaze people that see the picture. Very easy to use, i dont need a to open the manual shrinkwrap. well i have to give you a downside of this camera and that is not size! in order to make camera this good they must put a lot of "stuff" inside this camera so it will work better than those credit card size cameras. anyway the only downside of this camera maybe the AA size rechargeable battery which doesnt really concerned me since i have tons of those batteries from my old canon. A lithium ion battery would be nice! but expensive! well i hope this review get posted by amazon, so you people can see how much i love this camera!
Best looking LCD TV out there with a piano finish and it's blue light. With 3 HDMI input and pc input there nothing you would want more. Worth the buying and a bargain to buy from amazon over retail store save hundreds of dollar plus shipping was a plus with the service of WHITE GLOVE so no worry about getting it damage. Very happy with the first purchase from amazon will definately do business with them again.
These headphones are great.There stylish and lightweight.My daughter gave them as a present to her best freind emmie and she loved them.My daughter thought they were so cool she had to have a pair too.They are great.Need a present for a teen,these are a quick wrap and give present.
I bought my Presto here on Amazon and after all the great reviews, I'm really disappointed. The coffee comes out very weak, no matter how many grounds are in the top. Never having used a percolator, I have nothing to compare it to, but I'm wasting tons of good quality organic coffee only to end up with a very weak cup. One time, the coffee poured simply as clear hot water. The way the pieces sit in the percolator must had something to do with that. The top piece rests on a pole with a spring and you can't push it down - it sort of bounces up and down and doesn't "sit" straight.I don't know if all percolators are like this, but I'm really disappointed for what I paid and for the great reviews. I wanted to get away from using a coffee maker with plastic pieces being in contact with hot water, but I unfortunately think I'm going back to my Mr Coffee.......
I bought these to pack away in my tote bag for when I listen to my music on the go. They put out good sound, and fold up quite small. I would buy another.
I bought one of these Klipsch RSW-15 subwoofers and compared it to a Cerwin Vega CLSC-12 Sub and the cerwin vega sounded better than this high dollar Klipsch Sub. The cerwin vega also cost about $1000 less than the klipsch. Klipsch are way over rated. I bought it just to check it out and was very dissappointed. Im not sure why Klipsch speakers are priced soo high. They sound ok but are not very powerful. Cerwin Vega speakers are very powerful and have awesome sound. Surprisingly they cost way less than Klipsch speakers. I own a Cerwin Vega CVA-118 Sub which peaks at 1250 watts. This baby blows away any klipsch subwoofer by far and still costs less. Anyways I have owned Cerwin Vega and Klipsch speakers(mainly just to try them out) and the Cerwin Vega's are the way to go. Anybody who owns Cerwin Vega speakers knows exactly what Im talking about.
I am dissapointed in a few things. First, I orderes these DOUBLE dvd cases, I received SINGLE dvd cases. Now I am behind on my work because I needed the double disc cases to give some discs out. Second, a few of these boxes were broken. I understand the price is great, but I did not pay my money to get a broken product. Third, I don't like how the spot where you press to release the disc, does'nt have a back. So when you push it, it touches the very thin and fragile plastic cover on the outside. If I had received my double dvd cases that I ordered instead of the single cases that i DID NOT order, I would probably be a little more pleased.
The mouse is somewhat hard to become accustomed too. This is my first time using a trackball mouse so I knew I was going to have to adjust. However, in a few days I was using the mouse with relative ease. Some who have rated this item have claimed that the RF signal is good for up to 20 feet, which is undoubtedly a bold faced lie!!! In honest truth, you will have to buy an extension cable in the form of a male to female USB connection. And even with that, my mouse only works at roughly 5 feet worth of space between the reciever and it. Furthermore, I use my LCD TV as a monitor and use a wireless keyboard and mouse on my bed. This is the reason I chose to go with a trackball design simply due to the fact that both the optical and laser mice do not work to well when I use them on my sheets. If you are in the same situation as me, it would be a good idea to convert to a trackball. However, keep in mind that the RF signal is very weak for this mouse and hence the reciever will have to be very close. Aside from the range issue and the odd shape, all is well.Overall, I don't think that the product is the best bang for the buck and I recommend you to look around a bit more before buying. With that said, this product is still decent and worth owning if you are by chance using a similiar setup as mine. Just be sure to get an extension cable with the mouse.
I started out looking at job site radios, you know, the ones with the battery charging systems. Some of them weren't rated very high and I didn't need that feature. Then I found the U-3. I have a hearing loss so I was worried about the base sounding mudduled like one review. Perhaps they have updated the bass control since that one review. I had no trouble with the base control and I can hear talk radio fine. I live in a rural area and have never been able to get AM reception on any radio, in my shop. Not only does it strong AM no matter where I place it, the U-3 gets crystal clear FM. My favoite FM station has always been fuzzy on other radios. There is plenty of base if you want it. The volume can boom clearly over all my machinery. The controls are eazy to use with dirty hands, and the thing laughs at all the saw dust on top of it. I have not tried the battery thing yet since I am never planning to use it that way. The thing is built to withstand an atomic attack.Now for my only con........ If it had a remote I could put it on a high shelf. It is a minor inconvienace to put it within reach.Treat yourself and buy this radio.
These slim jewel cases are nice .. and I'll be using them... but I ordered the wrong item. I wanted to order DVD covers, the slim ones .. guess that was my fault.
It is my first integrated amp so I don't have much to compare with.I read many reviews including some amp competition held in 2008. It seems this amp is very impressive at this price range. I got the refurbished version for 450 dollars only. So I would say it is 5 star for this price.I own Onkyo 605 and 606, Wharfedale 9.5 and 9.6. This amp obviously produce better and clearer sound. You will definately hear more details than before. A good cable is a must buy. I used Monsters M850i(about 40 dollars). It substantially improved the sound quality comparing to a normal cable.I still doubt why the amp doesn't provide a digital input since CD is already digitalized. Or these companies just want to get more money from selling over priced CD palyer and audio cables!!
I've had this shower radio for almost two years now and have never once had a problem with it. The only issue I have now is that I have to push the off button a few extra times to get it to turn it off. The only other thing I don't like is that it takes 6 C batteries + 1AAA, but my batteries have only ran out twice since I got it so it's not tht big of a deal really.
I've been using the P-Touch PT-80 for over a year and just ran out of tape. The product works great for labeling files, wires, or anything else.I noticed some reviewers said the tape was hard to peel. The PT-80 has a tape peeler feature (just a little slot) that gets the peel started and works like a champ.
These headphones are awesome. They have great sound quality, are comfortable, and are cheap(no more then twenty bucks at a retail store). The only downside is that they begin to come apart after a while. The parts that come off are the rubber tabs behind the ears and the foam on the earpieces. Even after this they are fully functional(still), but are not nearly as comfortable anymore.
I purchased this battery for my Panasonic PV-GS250 camcorder.I was little skeptical since the price is so low.This is an unbeliable value/priced battery!It performs real well without any issue and it last long time (well beyond standard OEM battery). I liked it so much that I purchased another one for my Panasonic PV-GS80 camcorder.I highly recommend this battery to anyone!
Nice simple S cable. Great length and great price. It does everything it's supposed to.
From what i have heard, this player is great. But, i just have one question: How does the MP3 work? I just don't understand it. Somebody please tell me.
The cover of the case is semi-hard, which really protects the CDs. There is a good, solid zipper and the slots for the CDs are easy to get them in and out of. I bought two, actually, one for CDs and one for DVDs. This is a great way to keep things sorted out and safe. I got the large one, in blue, which is a pretty midnight blue. It would fit under a car seat if you were using it in the car. I highly recommend it. Well worth the price.
Don't waste $100.00+...same picture!!!...$97.00 less!!!.,..(Mine cost $120.00!!!)...and you're an IDIOT!! This cable is 5 star...if you get something else...YOU DESERVE IT!!!...This is $3.00 and your kids could eat "real food" instead of "ALPO"!!
i used it for my synthesizer, when I tried to plug it out, it was stuck in the hole and I could do nothing but cut it... it broke into pieces and some parts were still stuck inside...I won't buy it again
After much research and reading of reviews, I decided to order this Sony. Not disappointed. I have been in ham / amateur radio for over 30 years. Got my license back when you had to know Morse (CW) code and something about electronics to pass the test. Had a lot of ham band receivers and radios over the years and this little Sony does a good job. I bought so I could listen to the ham bands, CW and SSB and distant AM stations. Works fine for what I purchased for, and the FM is not bad either! This is one of the last things you will find on the market, in Electronics anyway that is still Made in Japan.
I bought this cable as a replacment for the standard cable supplied with my Sony HDR HC1 HDV camcorder. It is longer that the standard cable and is significantly better quality. I recommend this over the standard cables.Very good basic product.
My Canon printer is about 8 years old,BJC 2100. The cartridge is no longer in any retail store. Can get refurbished on line. In general not worth the problems. Purchased one from Amazon vendor stated "*SPECIAL PROMOTION!* - NEW Sealed OEM GENUINE Canon BC-20 Ink jet Cartridges from Canon, GUARANTEED Non-Expired. 99% of orders..." Once I removed the sticker covering the "do not use after date it read 2006 05". It was bone dry. Returned to Amazon to get a full refund inc. shipping. Always good to do business with Amazon. Time for a new printer.
The pictures and video are very clear. Very easy to use. I couldn't have asked for a better Quickcam and the programs that come with it are beyond words... Everything is there, just hook it up and go...
After many years, my trusty SL-SW870 started to fail. At this stage in my life, whether the CD player is $30 or $230 isn't that germane. I want good quality. It doesn't have to be great, just good. I don't fancy myself a true audiophile. I use the CD player to . . . play CDs. I listen to music and stereo is important to me. I assumed wrongly that Panasonic would maintain the same level of quality on future products, so I bought this unit. I was amazed at how bad it is. It is not true stereo and it's bulky to say the least. I've tried two models of Sennheiser headphones and my Shure earbuds. Regardless of the headphones used, the player is consistently bad. It is now a paperweight. I have since replaced my SL-SW870 by buying someone else's junk on eBay - another SL-SW870. The SL-SW965V is . . . good for audiobooks? I haven't tried it for MP3s. Maybe that's its strong point; unfortunatley that's not what I wanted. I wanted a CD player to play CDs. Go figure?
I am using this lens on my Canon Rebel Digital, and it is well manufactured, very clear with no distortion, light weight, and exhibits smooth operation. Very Happy.
I was satisfied with the item and especially happy that it came in time for Christmas when it was expected after. The packaging was broken but the item was not damaged.
Great product for the money. Not the fastest, but what do you want for this price!
Trying to deal with Mapquest or Google Maps is like driving blind. I've used a few different brands of GPS. Settled for Tomtom after trying it out. Since I dont own a vehicle, I needed something small. It works great. I take it everywhere I need 2 drive. No more trying to read a map while I drive, no more asking how to get to.... I would've given it more stars but;1. the included software is somewhat useless.2. There are some streets not on the unit.3. Not able to upgrade maps unless you purchase entire set.4. Windsheild suction cup not too good (Garmin has a lever to actuate & release it).Otherwise, I cant drive without my Tomtom.
Very satisfied with the seller, delivered in a timely manner and as promised Thank you for your excellent customer service I highly recommend this product
I bought this for use on my Canon 40D and find it to be a great entry level filter for IR photography. I am happy with its performance and price.
I bought one of these new. I have had nothing but problems with the tape mechanism. Put a new tape in and it stops half way during the cycle. The door is half open. So much for electronic transports. Don't buy one of these. Sony wants $269 to fix this, not worth it...
First of all, let's educate ourselves. Flash drives are indeed electronic devices and must be treated as such. Just because it has a place to put in on your key chain, DON'T!!!!! Your key chains go everywhere & bang up against everything so you're asking for your drive to break if you put it on a key chain. Since USB flash drives are made for a computer, I keep mine by my computer. People complain about it breaking or cracking. These are NOT TOYS! It's made for the computer so keep it with your computer. You wouldn't knock around your laptop so don't knock around any object that connects to your laptop. DUH! Guess what, if you leave it with your computer like you are suppose to, it won't ever break. With that being said, it's great. I actually paid $20 for mine. I like the swivel because it keeps the USB out of the way because it's the most important part and must be protected. Also, the swivel means I can even keep it bent out of the way so nobody will bump into when they walk too close to the CPU and the USB port. The fact that this is mini is so convenient. I can slip it in my pocket if I'm leaving and will be using another computer outside my home. It's incredibly portable. It's got a ton of space on it. And I got free downloads from National Geographic just for buying it.
I would give it 'O'! stars if I could. I had it less then a month, carried it home in my pocket from school one night with all my school files so i wouldnt have to lug my laptop home thaat one night. Tried to open it and had the same problem others have mentioned here. If it is going to hve a rotating disk it should have a beefer housing to protect it.
I was so excited about getting this product. I couldn't wait for snowflakes to be dancing across my house; however, this was not to be. Assembly was very, very difficult. When I finaly got it done I tried to shine it on a wall inside the house. We had to turn off every single light in the whole house for it to even be visible. Then we couldn't get it to focus. When we put outside you coudln't even tell they were snowflakes that were falling. I really wish this product would have worked.
Left streaks on my lcd screen, skip this and buy some OptiMist Prime instead, it works great.
Bought this as a gift for my bro and it seems to do the job.
Keep away from this drive - particularly firmware V7.01. This drive was installed in many Apple products including Macbooks and Mac Minis and all are failing in an unrecoverable way.[...]
Works very well,looks like new also I bought it as a refurbished one,no problems since I bought it.Good Choice!
If you're heading to Europe, this kit will give you everything you need to make sure your equipment works over there. All of the pieces fit nicely in the included case, making for easier packing.The only downside is that the included power converter isn't particularly powerful (55 watts I believe). I ended up picking up a second power converter for handling things like laptop and camcorder chargers.
We have ordered 4 of them for our group.It is nice. The only pity I have is that DVI signal cable is NOT included. So you need to buy an additional cable for that. It will cost about $50.
This dash kit fitted my 99 Toyota Altezza from Japan perfectly. It made my dash look stock again. I would recommend this product to IS300/Toyota Altezza owners. I didn't give it four stars because the installation can be a bit tedious.
I just received this camera yesterday and I LOVE it. I had played around with a few cameras at Best Buy before deciding which SLR I would purchase and I've always had a connection with the Canon. It's pretty "user-friendly" and helps me take beautiful pictures. The images are very sharp and the automatic sensor cleaning makes it even better! I would recommend this camera to anyone, even those who aren't interested in making a career of photography but like to take a lot of family/friend photos.
An average filter, the quality is not good, but it is cheap and for an emergency this could be a nice option.If you have a super fancy and expensive lens like the L series, dont buy this one, remember that the quality of your less will decrease to the worst quality of the glass you put on it.
I have owned one of these lenses for over 5 years and have really enjoyed it. I purchased a sencond one for my son and daughter in-law to fit to their new Canon 6D. Unfortunately the first one I recieved was defective right out of the box and wouldn't focus. Amazon return policy was incredible and within days we had the new lense and it works like a charm. The lense is a such a a nice upgrade from the kit lense, much faster with solid focusing and sharp images.
I just bought this because the XT8 has black plastic focus wheels, I hate them, just for the look. But when they arrived, I notice that the rubber bands were like melted... NOT COOL!! I couldn't returned because I live in Colombia, and was more expensive ship it back!... is really sad.. I just try to ignore this and enjoy the stars!
I was lured by the price. It is definitely worth buying at that price. The rest is up to the optical taste of the photographer.
About 6 months ago we cancelled our cable and got netflix and a couple sets of rabbit ears for local stations. This set works FAR better than either of the more expensive sets we bought! The antennas are way longer than the others so I assume that's what makes the difference. We're in a suburban area where it's not too difficult to get stations in but there are some that we've never been able to get before and now they all come in crystal clear.
i don't know if it's the cable or if it's because of what i have it hooked to. i used it to connect my ps3 to my sony bravia xbr2 lcd. i don't know if it's just sony stuff looking good on sony stuff or the cable itself. either way i love the picture and at $4 it's a great bargin.
As most Dell laptop owners know there always seems to be significant cooling issues w/ all the laptops that they release. Mostly b/c of the fan being on the bottom and collecting dust and not allowing for proper cooling. Along with the collection of dust on the heatsink all leads to significant coolings issues w/ my Inspiron Dell laptop. This cooling pad w/ dual spal fans ended up being the perfect solution for my cooling problems. While gaming my laptop could get anywhere upwards of 150 degrees under heavy load. After my laptop had been sitting on the cooling pad for only 5-10 minutes I continued to watch the internal temperatures drop. At the end of the drop my laptop was running 20 degrees cooler than it was w/o the cooler. Under heavy load the max it gets to is about 120 degrees. The most amazing thing about this cooler is the quiet performance that it delivers. At 1500 rpms the fans can't not even be heard while spinning at full speed, while still delivering great cooling performance. My laptop sits nicely on top w/ no wobble and no bending of the light cooling case. This is one of the best cooling solutions that I could ever find for my overheating laptop.
This leather camcorder carrying case has many compartments for carrying all of your camcorders cables, lens,chargers etc. and is very sturdy for protecting your camcorder and is very appealing, thanks sony.
I have a Home theater system comprising a television, cable box, MP3 jukebox, DVD Recorder, ReplayTV PVR and a Audio/Visual receiver. Only two of these are produced by the same manufacturer (Toshiba, Sonic Blue, Panasonic, Sonic Blue and Denon). Two years ago I purchased a Phillips Pronto remote control but I was never able to set aside sufficient time to program it. Even downloading templates from the Internet did not really help.With the Harmony remote control I was able, within half an hour, to configure it so that I no longer need to use any other remote control. I was particularly impressed with the configuration for the PVR which was close to perfect.Two devices were not recognized (the DVD recorder and the Sonic Blue MP3 jukebox). In one case (the DVD Recorder) there was a close analog. Since in the other case there was no close analog I used the learn mode to retrieve IR codes from the existing remote control. This was remarkably easy to do.However, the controller isn't completely perfect. For example, I need to tweak it a little (I don't want to turn off the cable box when everything else is turned off - the PVR cannot then record programs) and I'm not sure how easy that will be. I also find it surprising that MP3 jukeboxes are not included on the list of devices since they are almost as ubiquitous as multiple-CD players.It is probably worth mentioning that I have a broadband internet connection - I am not sure how painless this process would be if, for example, I was using a dial-up connection. These tiny issues take nothing away from the excellence of this unit. I highly recommend it.Now - if I can just get my ReplayTV to work reliably!
Purchased Netgear WGX102 and used it in conjunction with Netgear XE103. It was truly "plug-and-play"! It did exactly what was advertised it could do. It worked without having to install the software (but installation would be needed to encrypt the network). The wireless signal was strong but it doesn't go through concrete walls/floors, so we purchased 4 Netgear EX103 wireless access points to put in different rooms in the house. Good product for instances where one wireless access point doesn't reach all areas of the house.
Got this CF card for my Olympus e510, and going from a Ultra II to an Extreme III has a major impact on reading and writing speeds. Can take more burst photos in a row before it has to slow down, transfers to the computer are much faster now too.There really isn't anything to complain about with this card and you can't go wrong with it. It's high quality and fast.
These work and are labeled well, so hooking them up to a new radio is easy. The one thing they are missing is the ground wire. As many of the radios in these cars have an on radio ground, but they use a spade connection, would it be so bad to have the male connector in the package so you don't have to go find one or clip the wire in the dash.
A very prompt delivery, a really great product, and the price is right. Why do you need long cables when short cables reduce clutter.I
I needed a set of batteries for my Canon 1D MK1, as the older ones were on their last legs. I bought the Lenmar batteries because they were rated high on the list of suppliers for my type of camera. They perform better than advertised, and hold a great charge. The original battery I had lasted less than 100 shots, but the new ones been going strong at 400+, and keeps going! For the price, these are the best. The only negative on the batteries, is that the turning pin, is plastic, and looks like it will not last as long in the wear department. The pin can be replaced using the original batteries, and all is well. I have not needed to go this route, but it is there if I needed to.
it does what it says. may be a slight almost imperceptible delay in the sound, but that could just be that i'm streaming from my pc. all in all, a great product for those of us in these situations.
No to much to say. Its a camera filter and it works. Shipping and packaging were great.
This typewriter replaces our old Brother machine which was quite similar and worked flawlessly for many years. It has a few new additions, particularly the disk memory which is great! I only gave it 4 stars for ease of use because there seems to be a lot to learn for someone unfamiliar with Brother typewriters, but for our office, switching over to the new machine was a cinch.
I purchased the MH-61 charger because the description says "Nikon" MH-61 Battery Charger. The Nikon Company couldmake a charger like Canon, that has swing out prongs on the back to plug into an electric outlet instead of anotherelectrical cord to carry around. Also Amazon leaves out mentioning the cord and just says it plugs into a wall outlet.Now, regarding the charger. I am not convinced it is a genuine Nikon product. The cheap piece of junk I received ismade in China and was broken when I received it. The plastic on one side on the bottom was missing (broken off)so when plugging the cord in, the whole piece with the prongs pushed inside the outside shell. I fixed it with KrazyGlue instead of going to the trouble of returning it. It seems to charge the battery OK, but I don't completely trust itnot to short out and cause a problem so I leave it on a granite counter when in use for now.All the Items I have purchased from Nikon have been in a box or container with Nikon printed on the outside and themodel number and description of the item. This one arrived loose in a box wrapped in bubble wrap without anythingindicating it was a Nikon product and without any of the normal Nikon literature with the usual multi language infoand safety information indicating that the charger should not be used while scuba diving or in a thunderstorm, forcomplete morons.Amazon should indicate if a product is imported or is a grey market item. Just because is says Nikon on the product,does not mean Nikon will guarantee it, especially if it is a copy or made for sale outside the United States.
&gt;When I first read about the 4500, I was really excited about some of the features advertised,especially the macro feature.(I am a tattoo artist, and this feature helps with documenting my work)Unfortunately,the camera is not really living up to my high expectations;&gt;It's macro feature never seems to capture a clear photo.(either blurry ,too dark,or the flash washes the image out.)&gt;It's auto focus doesn't do much better.&gt;Technical support seemed futile each time I tried.&gt;It seems nearly impossible to get any point and shoot from the camera at all.&gt;There is one feature that I enjoy, and that's the 35 second film snips it produces...otherwise, I'd recommend a more user friendly camera.
We purchased this in July 2007 and it is still working awesome. We use it all the time. It was mainly for our road trips and it always kept our girls entertained. We're so glad we got it.
The SanDisk SD cards are the best i have used ever. I use one in my camera, in my cell phone, in my mp3 player. Always works without fail. I have interchanged them with ease and no data has ever gone bad. There are many more brands available and you could probably save a few dollars on them. But SanDisk make awesome products and esp these SD cards would never let u down.Go ahead buy em.
After reading some peoples reviews I was a little worried that it could take hours to get a code or not get one at all. First make sure you're on the ONLINE GAME CODE version. After payment processed it gave me a button that said "get your code". Takes you to a page still within Amazon that has your code. Also it confirmed the email address so a copy was sent there as well. Worked like a charm. Only took a few seconds. This is the only way I will be buying my XBOX points from here on out.
Cost for this lens was not that much more than 3rd party similar wide angle for Canon Digital SLR. This lens has similar specifications to the third party lens I also looked at but Canon quality and image resolution was far better. I can positively recommend this lens to Canon Digital SLR users.
When I was looking for a portable MP3 player I was at first a little discouraged by the MP3/CD players. But I finaly decided that they were the best way to go. I bought this RioVolt despite the reviews that said it skiped and was made cheaply. When I got this the first thing I did was take it for a 20 mile bike ride. This was not a ride on the highway either, this was through various ditches and dirt trails. Honestly there were a few skips but those were related to the MP3 itself and not the player. The remote worked well as I atached it to my sleeve, this way I could easily see it should the need arise. The case was also not as bad as everyone said it was. Although I can't see myself using it for much longer, it does work and it does what it is ment to do. The display is good nice, big, and bright. Overall this is an awesome product. I think anyone would be happy with it.
The cost of the Brady labels are so extreme you'll have sticker shock. I was just quoted a price of $775 per box for the TSL2200 label. We've used the TLS thermal printer for years. Though it works well most of the time the price of the replacement labels is just too expensive. Time to find a new labeling system. Due to the price I wouldn't even give this product 1 star.
This would be an excellent camcorder if JVC delivered what they advertised. The quality of the photo's is comparable to a 3MP camera, and definitely not up to 5MP standards.Negatives:There are also problems with the Anamorphic 16:9 format this camera produces. It appears that the 16:9 format of this camera is not properly encoded, and I have not yet found an MPEG editer that recognizes the files as 16:9. The clips are recorded 16:9, but when they played back on a television or copied into an MPEG editer the clips are squeezed into a 4:3 format. I have had to use an free program found on the web that will add the needed flag to fix the files. The Cyberlink software included with this camera does not support 16:9, so you will need to purchase a more sophisticated MPEG editor.Only if you are willing to fix the output files from the camera and purchase a different MPEG-2 editor, can you get great 16:9 movies from this camera.Support from JVC is non-existent. I have tried for a month to get support via email and have not once received a reply. I did reach them several weeks ago via the phone, but was told they couldn't fix the problem.Positives:The camera is small and cool looking.Files can easily be copied to the computer, and it only takes a few minutes to generate a DVD.With much research and effort, one can generate excellent anamorphic widescreen dvd's.Takes good 3MP photos.
I am an endurance athlete, and my Intel Audio player has joined me for hundreds of miles on trails, roads, trainers, and gyms. I am very pleased with the performance, durability, ruggedness, and easy of use. When compared to many other MP3 players, this was by far the most robust. I clip it to my waistband and onward I go. The life expectancy of most of my running radios are less than a year, so I was nervous about the investment. A typical failuer is the headphone jack, or getting wet, or dropped too many times. For well over a year, training for 4 marathons and an Ironman, it has stood all the punhishment I can deliver it.ProsRobust DesignSimple OperationGreat SoundBattery LifeConsButtons, can be tough, but robustOverall, if you want an MP3 player capable of keeping up with an active lifestyle. This is a great choice.
The camera is fine as long as nothing goes wrong. Fuji has the worst customer service I have ever delt with. They pass you from one person to another and do everything they can not to help you. Be prepared to deal with the worst customer service in the business. I really hope this helps you.
Works good, second can I've bought. I use it to dust out the inside of my computer and to help clean my keyboard.
This are perfect binoculars for my needs. I keep them in my camper. Being water proof and having the rubber coating protects them from the elements and rough use when I am out in the woods. I highly recommend these to anyone.
This is the only cordless trackball I could find, compared to the cordless mouse it is overpriced as are all trackballs. It works well, may be a little touchy at times and is slower when the computer is downloading something.
I just got the speakers today and I knew it was nothing but COOL coming straight out of the box. Now my PC is better than my home surround system. I am so happy with this purchase at such a cool price :)
Took a long time for the item to be shipped but then received it quickly after that. Item was new as expected and works perfectly.
I own a lot of pods and a lot of headphones. Never really wanted to shell out for the Boise. Then read a review of these in Money that said these buds are a great noise cancellation option. Again, I have never owned the Boise, but do own several other brands of noise cancellation head phones. These buds are better. 7 Hour Flight to Hawaii no problem. Ability to custom fit (unlike Apple's standard issue) is great. Sound great. Short cord is annoying for about 10 seconds, until you put the extension on. Little pricey, but feel like a got my money's worth. Small carrying case adds value.
I ordered this so I could take a language class online via Skype. It has worked beautifully. It's comfortable and easy to use, and the sound quality is wonderful. I have no trouble hearing the instructor or my classmates, and they have no difficulty hearing me either. There is no static, no feedback, nothing at all to interfere with my ability to hear and be heard. I couldn't be happier with it.
These are pretty much identical in performance and sound to the Panasonic RP-HT21 headphones, except for the fact that they are foldable and they have an in-line volume control.
Works great and is easy to install. The only issue is that it comes with no instructions and extra hardware. But it is fairly easy to figure out what is needed once you lay everything out. The TV can move in any angle desired very easily. I'm glad I bought this model.
Installed OK on XP but the signal to noise ratio is not good resulting in slow connections and drop outs. Had no trouble real trouble connecting to my WRT54GL rinning DD-WRT other than signal. Other g devices give much better SNRs. The software is also a bit flakey. Next time I will buy Linksys. I was in hurry as my NIC died on my PC so bought the first think I found in WalMart. This will be consigned to the junk box :-(
The Sound quality is good, but the tension of the headset is not adjustable, and it tends to be uncomfortable due to excessive tension.
Guys, pay attention to warranty terms! This good-looking sucker had a 3 month warranty only! Apparently, what the manufacturer actually meant was service life. It lasted much longer, however, - the whole 9 months!!! And of course neither the store nor the company even wanted to talk about it...
We recently bought this case to take our 7" portable DVD on a road trip. The straps to hook it up to the back seat works well, and is very sturdy. It made our road trip with 2 children, age 3 and 9, very enjoyable.The only thing that I can complain about is the side compartment. The one place where one can store car adapters, ear phones, etc., is a little small. I had to do some major packing to get it all in.Overall, this is a very nice product and does what it says.
This iron works as well as the 1972 Sunbeam Jewel that it is replacing. As a lefty, I feel the design is flawed, however. The release button is right where I put my thumb, which is distracting, and the cord comes out of the base in the direction that works well for right-handed people, but not left-handed. It wouldn't have taken any more effort to make the features of this iron more lefty friendly. I'm also suspicious of the retractable cord. It feels cheesy, like it might not last very long. Overall, it's easier for me to use than my old corded iron, and I intend to keep it.
I HAVED OWNED THIS FINE NIKON 10 MEG CAMERA FOR A YEAR, AND AFTER LOOKING AT THE SPECS BETWEEN THE D200 AND THE D80 ....THE DIFFERENCES ARE VERY SMALL..........THE D80 AND THE D200 ARE ALMOST IDENTICALTHE SHOTS I HAVE TAKEN BOTH NATURE, LANDSCAPES AND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN BREATHTAKING..I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS FINE CAMERA
I have been using this dryer for over three months and have been very happy with it's performance. The size was just right for my space.
I bought this antiglare screen thru OfficeInnovations. It claims to reduce glare by 99 percent -- but that is not even close to the truth. It doesn't reduce glare hardly at all -- it simply makes the screen look darker with the same amount of glare. I set about to return the screen and received a note from OfficeInnovations that read: "Per our return policy, if this return is not due to our error, you are responsible for the cost of returning the product." In addition, the original shipping charge is non-refundable." This policy makes it useless to essentially return the product.
I've had a set of E3c's for a couple of years. With nothing to compare them to other than really cheap earbuds that come with the ipod, I thought they sounded pretty good. The E500's blow away the E3c's. I literally hear things I never heard before with lesser earphones.The E3c's do have two minor features that I prefer: a right angle plug on the cable rather than the straight plug on the E500 that is ridiculously long, and a more flexible cable on the cheaper model that does not kink like the stiffer cable on the E500's. Not a big deal, but just the opposite of what I expected. Since the cable is detachable, maybe Shure will come out with a more flexible one with the right angle connector. For this kind of money, I can be picky.Placement in the ear for all of these models is critical to sealing out exterior noise and to hearing the full frequency response of which they are capable. While the E500's shape makes for a more comfortable fit over the E3c's and they include half a dozen different plastic and foam tips, it still requires considerable experimentation to find the sweet spot where the buds give the best sound in the ear. Keeping them in place when moving is tricky. No problem if you are sedentary. These are probably not the best choice if you plan to use them when running, but on an airplane they are great.Great service from Electronica Direct through Amazon. Two day air shipping on this product for $1.99.My wife indulges all my extravagant purchases, but I don't think she would ever believe a set of earbuds could be worth almost $500. She might be right, but they do sound great. Maybe I just won't tell her how much they cost.
While wandering through the TV section at my local Wal-Mart about 5 months ago, I noticed a Panasonic CT-32SL14 32" Flat Screen TV marked down to $400. It was utilized as a floor model, had no remote, and had a few minor scratches/blemishes on the exterior housing from being moved in the store. I told the manager I would take it off her hands for $350. To my surprise and my wife's chagrin, she said OK! I had researched HDTVs for some time and knew this was a deal not to pass up. My only concern was of the possible increase for repairs, but not enough to forgoe buying it. I paid $350 for the TV and $20 for a RCA universal remote to replace the orignal that was missing. With tax, it was right at $400. A great deal if it keeps working!To date, the Panasonic CT-32SL14 32" Flat Screen TV has exceeded my expectatons and I am totally satisfied with it and would highly recommend buying it. It has a crystal clear picture when projecting a HD signal from a DVD and/or from my digital cable box and a very good picture with analog signals. I am very pleased with the price and performance thus far and if nothing happens, that won't change!
What a great TV! Image quality on HD (1080i) and standard def channels is really impressive. No "clouds" or mura image problem on my set, which was manufactured Feb 2007. Looks and performs great so far.It's hooked up to a TWC Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR box with HDMI cable from monoprice. I must say that I could not tell the difference between component and HDMI hookups from this box. It looks great hung over my fireplace.
After trying several cheap parallel port adapters that didn't work either with my Compaq computer or with my printer (Xerox Docuprint P8), and that didn't have digitally signed drivers, this adapter finally worked.Pros:- Performance- Ease of installation- Digitally Signed XP drivers- WarrantyCons:- Price
These headphones produce excellent sound quality for the price, they are built on a timeless design and are well suited to anyone on the move who is looking for a great alternate to the bud phones. I would recommend these for those on a budget looking for sound quality.
Many a night, I use my laptop while watching TV. I have tried many different products that are suppose to cool the laptop. Well, this one works. You dont hear it running and I was wondering if it was working. Well, I then felt the cool air - yes cool air running out the sides of the product. I have noticed that the bottom of my laptop is cool even when it has been running all day. I now carry it with me in my laptop bag. My only complaint with it is that the USB cable is a little too short. I wish the cable would of just been a few inches longer. Other than that, the product is perfect. I definitely recommend this product.
I had to send this item back since I already received one with the GPS unit but customer service was good
yes it seems really expensive for a radiobut with the features and the build quality it totally deserve it
ALMOST A 5 Star Rating - The Only drawback to this printer is that fact that when it prints, it shakes the stand that it sits on and initial set up is a bit tricky (yup you gotta read the book even if your computer savvy). The Printer - other than that is terrific. Perfect for the small business or at home office. Two paper trays make it nice to load letter and legal and not worry about changing paper. The fact that the print cartridges easily swap in and out eliminates the need for a "test page" to print is also nice. I don't do a lot of photo printing - and this printer(I don't think) is not a photo printer - but does an awesome job with photo prints - better than my previous hp photo printer - go figure. I did a lot of research looking for a new printer, and after a lot of reading, searching etc., I chose this printer and am happy with it. I hope I can help you avoid much of the research work with this review. AGAIN - Awesome office printer and part time photo printer. Oh the cartridges are very affordable too. You can make an educated guess where my research found the best price.
Costco and Sams have both stopped carrying this cartridge, so I tried buying it on Amazon. It is the same orignial mfg. package I usually buy, and I didn't even need to leave the house. These do not appear to be refilled or refurbished; they look the same as the regular original manufacturer produced cartridges I typically buy. The cartridges are lasting as long as the ones I purchase at brick and morter stores, and the print quality is excellent. I have an ancient HP G85, but it works better than any of the newer printers in the house. As long as HP still makes these cartridges, and the G85 keeps chugging, I will continue to buy these from Amazon.
Do not expect too much[]. Plays DVD/CD and comes with a Sub. For the money, it's a great gift, an excellent unit to put in an office or just about anywhere.
Excellent produt. Sound is crystal clear, bass is BOOMING (when you want it to be booming), and the (wired) volume/bass controller comes in super handy. I was absolutely astonished by how great this little trio of a unit sounds. It's remarkable.
yes it is fast, but it came with no CD, no program. what is someone supposed to do without the driver CD? how can they update if they only have access to wireless? epic fail.
We purchased this for our family and have really loved it. It has a great picture, great sound and we haven't had any problems at all with the system. It was very easy to set up and is very easy to use. We liked it so well we purchased a second one as a gift. If you're looking for a great DVD player at a reasonable price, this unit is for you. Plus, it's JVC. It's hard to go wrong with anything made by JVC.
This has been the greatest printer I bought yet. I have always loved Canon PIXMA printers, because they give great prints. So it was a small step for me to try this All-in-One photo printer. I'd never bought one, because I always felt I had to give up print quality if I wanted an all-in-one.There is NO LOSS of print quality with the MP600. It prints smooth, fast full color prints, directly from your memorystick or through your PC/Notebook. The scanner and copier are easy to manage, and even have a function to copy pictures on picuture paper, with high quality results!When I first instaled the all-in-one it apeared my computer had some trouble with all the drivers. But after calling the CANON TECH SUPPORT, this problem was resolved.
When we first got this player, we enjoyed all of it's features. Then, we had to order another charger because it did'nt charge the unit. After that, the mechanism that holds the disk fell apart so we had to return the entire unit for a partial refund because we had went past the 30 day window. We are now the proud ownwers of a brand new charger we can't use. I will never ever buy any product from COBY again. It was good....while it lasted.
Note: if you connecting via firewire, that this drive will not work after upgrading to WinXP SP2. Requires a firmware upgrade to even be recognised. Luckily I have a PC running XP SP1 which recognised the HD and was therefore able to upgrade the HD firmware. I found this out by chance, it is now 5 days since I called in with this issue to Lacie's tech support and I still haven't heard back.
THese cases were just what I needed to make my final product look as good on the outside as it does on the inside. I needed the ability to package a Blu-Ray disc & a DVD in one slimline case. That is important for marketing. These cases were priced low, arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and I am a happy customer.
Does not work properly with my SIGMA 120-400. Not sharp, a lot of blurbs on the pictures. Even one photo took with it was correct. Definitely not recommended!!!
I bought this item to connect my laptop to my TV. It works great. Very simple to connect and worked right out of the box. The video looks great on my TV. I would buy it again.
Thos cable is very convenient and the price was fabulous. The shipping was great and you get more than what you pay. I highly recommend this product.
This is a great digital camera. It's light weight and the 2.5 LCD screen is a super size for me. I don't know a lot about digital camera's, but I know that I really like this one. I enjoy taking a lot of pictures, and I mainly take them in 'auto' mode. But this super camera has so many optional modes. I'm a little shaky so I really like the fact that it has the 'stabilizer'. I also bought the 'wide angle zoom' lens and had to buy the Kodak Adaptor for it. I wanted to zoom a little further than the impressionable 12x zoom aloud me. This is quite a unique camera and I truly enjoy using it.
The product worked flawlessly as specified in the brochure. I am very happy with it.
Well worth the money for anyone serious about making their filming a bit better...
MY DAUGHTER SENT ME THE LINK I ORDERED IT AND IT WAS HEAR WITHIN 3 DAYS. CAN'T ASK FOR MORE THEN THAT.
This is an awesome Subwoofer!!! It looks great too!! You can't go wrong with Polk Audio product!!
cannot find the satalite code for my direct tv, the other codes work for the tv,vcr and dvd. please solve this problem
I consider this to be the best $70 I have spent to date. A very slick low-profile design fits in perfectly with any room's decor and looks even better with a silver TV.First and foremost, it's ability to play DivX, XviD and other format videos from CDRs is amazing. So far out of my rather vast collection of DivX movies only one has yet to play right, but that was a bad CDR eitherway, so I'm not blaming the player. It loads up a new movie right away if there is one file there or will show you a list of files to choose from if there are more than one. DivX playback quality is absolutely great. Perhaps better than when I was using my laptop's composite out for watching DivXs on my TV.DivX movies encoded with AC3 audio instead of an MP3 stream play on the either optical AC3 or coaxial S/PDIF connections on back. If not connected to an AC3 decoder, the sound is muxed into two-channel stereo.A nice feature of this player is that it converts PAL to NTSC (and vice-versa I believe) on the fly, allowing you to watch European DVDs without any compromise. An added bonus to an already outstanding deal.Installation is a breeze and is truly plug-and-play, I was up and running in two minutes watching my favorites movies come to life again.One downside that I can learn to live with however, is the poor design in the remote. It lacks intuitive organization of buttons and I sometimes end up pressing the wrong button. Too bad my Wega remote doesn't support Philips DVD players.Another small, but less bothersome downside is that you can't do slow playback of DivXs as you would on DVDs. But that is a minor moan when you consider the amazing deal you got.I give a full 5-stars, since I DARE you to find a better deal for a superb DVD player that plays every format you can throw on it. My parents and sister were so impressed when I got this player that we went and bought two more today and now we have three total around the house (avid DivX watchers).Cheers to Philips.
I needed a combo player specifically to copy my VHS tapes to DVD's. I'm pretty unfamiliar with this stuff so I researched carefully. I even went so far as to call Samsung's tech line to verify that this unit would do what I wanted. I was told that I couldn't dub from the VCR to the DVD but I could record from my old VCR to a -R or -RW disk.Imagine my surprise when I got the unit and found that the DVD is a PLAYER ONLY! I also found only one mention of this fact in all the instructions they sent with the unit and this was a passing reference.This may be one of the best combo units made but for me it's a zero star item.
I am pleased with this purchase. This was purchased as part of a gift for my sister after she came by and saw my Prosto popper.
I received an iLuv TWICE from J&R Music and Computer World and both times the CD player did not work!!! I don't know if the iLuvs themselves are flimsy, I suspect the store sent me reject units hoping I would accept since shipment takes a week at least!!!! Do not buy from J&R Music and Computer World!!!!!!
I love my case, this case is beautiful, tough, and huge. You wont regret it at all even after you pay such a high price.
I love the concept, but in practice I find that it is not as useful as you'd think. If you are not careful to keep the remote pointed at the 'system' for several seconds after issuing a command all the settings will not be executed. The remote does provide a 'help' function the steps you through the settings to correct the errors. However, this seems to happen so often that I end up using the original remotes anyhow. The remote is also a little too small and I find it difficult to hit all the buttons on the top and the side without dropping it.
I only use my radio to listen to talk radio at work and I always listen to the same station. At first I would have to slightly adjust it every few days (I guess it got bumped around). After about 5 months the knob got loose and I couldn't tune it as easily. Today it was nearly impossible to move the dial, but I got it tuned in eventually. I'll probably have to crack it open and try to fix it before long. I would've thought the least used part of the radio would last the longest. Obviously the design is a little flawed.I almost never use the crank but I tried it yesterday, just because, and turning it was a lot harder than I remember. The crank also fit into it's slot a lot tighter than I remember. It seems like my radio was slightly warped. I don't know if all of my problems stem from the same source, but just to be safe I recommend you DON'T leave it in the heat for extended periods. Putting in a house window may be okay, but in a car window is probably a bad idea. This is more my fault than theirs so it didn't effect my rating.Everything else about the radio is great, so if you think you'll take better care of it than I did this is the radio for you.Oh, and I wish it had an LED indicator for signal strength.
However I have some complaints about the flash output. The build quality isn't the issue. If you test the flash out you will almost be blinded by the bright light. BUT for some reason the flash doesn't seem to ever die. This means after 3-4 rolls of film the flash dims to the point where it starts to make the pix under exposed to the point of being not fixable. So every 100-120 exposures replace all 4 AA batteries. The old batteries will still be usable in lower power electronics so don't toss them out.
I am an avid hunter,before buyng my gps a did an extencve search for the best suited one for my needs.there is no questionthat the eTrex Summit has all I ask.the electronic compass is themost important future.When I hunt I always go deep in the forest.I used to have some terrible lost instances,I tell you getting lost in deep forest is no joke at all.now with my summit in my pocket I am the kng of forests.the poiter page future is also extra advantage the summit has.Any hunter or camper should own one for hs or her securty.
I purchased a Samsung television about eighteen months ago. Two weeks ago the picture became all distorted. Since my television warranty was through Circuit City I had no choice but to call a television repair person out to look at it. As soon as he walked in the door he knew what the issue was. He told me that the part would cost almost as much as the television and that his recommendation was to throw away the television and purchase another one. After doing some research I discovered that there were quite a few Samsung televisions that were going out and that the parts were on backorder for about a month. Samsung was also not helpful. I trying to discuss this with SamsungTweets on Twitter, but he blocked me when I asked why nobody called me like he said they would. The only other answer I got from Samsung was that I needed to take it to a service center; this is after I told them that a television repair person had looked at it. From what I can tell from looking on television repair forums, Samsung televisions look to be pretty flakey.
Just got this lens a few weeks ago and estimate about 200 or so pictures taken with it. Body is Canon T1i. Focus in low light is fine- no problems. Annoyance with Autofocus is the focus ring spins which brushes your hand on the zoom ring sometimes. Autofocus is pretty fast - not USM fast but probably faster than the Kit Lens. Noise of autofocus is about the same as Kit Lens. Shots wide open (F2.8) are useable, stopped down, quite sharp! Quality feel to it and to zoom. Very pleased with this lens! I am a semi-pro photographer with the goal of being Pro. Update 05/21/2011: This lens rivals my Canon 50MM 1.8 lens in sharpness when the Tamron is stopped down to the F4-5.6 range. Still like the lens a lot. It is sharper than my Canon 28-135 at each respective sharpest F stops (F8 & F4 or so). Update 7/11/2011: Shot several weddings with this lens and it is by far the most used lens I have. With contrasty focus points it grabs a focus quickly even in low light. It will fail to focus on non contrasty subjects like a white candle. The center point F2.8 focus point on the Canon T1i offers noticeably better focus reliability than the other Non F2.8 focus points. My Canon 28-135 will always grabs a focus on just about anything, the Tamron, will fail to focus on non contrasty subjects, with it focusing more reliably with the center point F2.8 focus point. Still like this lens a lot though. To get as good as focusing as the Canon, got to get the Canon 17-55 F2.8 USM lens but it is > $500 more. No plans to upgrade right now. Update 1/26/2012: Thousands of pictures taken with this lens! Don't recall any out of focus shots by this lens. Great lens, especially for the price! 6/23/3012 - Still like this lens a lot. After thousands of pictures taken, have had less than 10 that ended up out of focus. Focuses good with the Canon 60D most of the time and super good with the Canon 580 EXII flash mounted. Update 2/8/2013 over 13k pictures taken with this lens. No issues.
I love my shuffle! I like how you don't have to listen to the songs shuffled if you don't want and I love the clip feature. 250 songs is just right for me. This little baby is perfect for exercising or when you're on the go and you don't want to worry where you'll put it like the full sized iPods. I'm PO'd I bought mine before Apple decided to come out with colored shuffles. Not cool Apple. Not cool. :) The only drawback I've noticed is it doesn't have the option where you push a button and it makes it so if the dial is pressed on accident the song or volume can't be changed.EDIT: I found out it does have the hold mode, you hold down the play button for 3 seconds. Awesome!
i bought a pack of these at office max or something like that and i was all uber excited to release band demos on a black cd, how cool is that right? well i come to find much to my disay that my cd drive does not recognize them , NONE of them worked. on any other computer either. no idea what the problem is but ive never had that happen before with a brand new pack of cdr's , the site was pretty helpful and they say they are sending a brand new pack in a few weeks... .free of charge looks like. cant beat the service. ill give these another try, they look awesome and sound great... when they work
No problems with placing the order or getting it shipped when promised. Product arrived when I needed it and I needed it badly. Thanks for the great service.
I bought this memory to expand RAM in my new DELL E521 desktop computer. I had no trouble in installing the memory and it worked perfect. I have been using the memory for the last 3 months and everything seems to be working fine. For the price, this one seems to be a great buy.
I thought I was part of an &quot;I Love Lucy&quot; episode when I used this machine. You push a button to open the door, and the power goes off. You push play, and the skip disc engages. Then one day, the power refused to turn off and I had to unplug it. Then with the unit still unplugged, I watched in amazement as the door opened. I thought about calling an exorcist, but instead I replaced it with a Phillips of the same price level. So far, the Phillips is fine, only God knows what RCA's problem is. I wanted to give this product 0 stars, but 1 is the least allowed here.
We ordered a used iPod - it arrived quickly and was in great shape with no visible scratches on the screen or case. The seller included a charging cord and ear buds plus dozens of classic rock songs already loaded on the iPod so my son was very happy about his purchase! Unfortunately, he quickly discovered that the battery would not hold a charge. After trouble-shooting at the Apple store where we learned a $60 battery might or might not solve the problem, we opted to return the iPod to the seller. The seller, Sellman, was very accomodating - he apologized for fact that battery wasn't working, explained that the iPod batteries can fail but are difficult to diagnose (the rep at the Apple store had told us the same thing about the batteries) and agreed to refund us our purchase price. He even reimbursed us for the return postage!Though we had to return the iPod, we were very satisfied with the service Sellman provided and would buy from him again!
Great camera... easy to use, and the menu setup is designed for quick changes on the fly. This is key when shooting-- you don't want to have to scroll through menu after submenu to get to the setting you want to change. Olympus, I'm lookin' at you.One thing to keep in mind: the APS-C sensor size results in an effective focal length of 1.6x whatever the lens says. For instance, a 50mm lens becomes an 80mm lens on this camera body.That having been said, any of Canon's EF or EF-S lenses will work on the Rebel body. Keep your old glass!
Easily the worst KVM I've ever used. We bought 2 here in the office and both went back after a couple of frustrating weeks. Where to begin?1. It's wildly expensive when you factor in the special cables requires.2. There's a firmware upgrade listed for it but the instructions are actually off another link on their site and even following them and putting the goofy NT port stuff on there that it wants, both of them threw up the "transfer failed" message on multiple boxes. We finally gave up - the firmware upgrade thing is nothing but eye candy.3. Several USB keyboards had trouble - and using PS2 keyboards with a USB adapter is right out. Multiple times we would lose the keyboard and/or mouse when switching back and forth and many times "garbage" characters would fly out on the target machine you switched to. On a couple of occasions it got confused and just started spitting out repeated characters and would not stop till you switched keys again.4. support is just nonexistent. Emails go unanswered, their search engine is a joke and their docs are pathetic.5. twice one of the units was beeping incessantly when we arrived in the morning and had been going all night - driving a couple of early arrivers nuts. We never did figure out what caused this but you had to unplug everything and then plug it all back in again and it was OK for a while.6. Several times we "lost" the mouse or the keyboard we had to shut down the computers are restart them to get it back in synch.7. The cable management is awful. You'd think with custom cables you pay through the nose for they'd make sure the stuff fits well in their box and you can get the lid back on. With 4 computers hooked up, you're pretty much doomed in this endeavor.Short story - we'll never be getting Belkin KVM equipment here again! We went out and got some Iomega gear that worked fine out of the box. Lesson learned.
This webcam performs fairly well and had no troubles with hook ups or power from the computer. Previous attempts at hooking up a webcam to my computer resulted in power failures and automatic shutdown of the computer, so it was a real plus. The quality is fairly good, colors, brightness, and contrast are a bit to work with and pictures aren't of the greatest quality, but overall with the mic included, a very good buy for the money. The mounting apparatus doesnt fit the monitor, which makes it somewhat combersome.
This system rocks! Basses are so powerful I had to downtune their level from the control pad. The high pitches are crystal clear and it is a pleasure to play classical music concerts with this audio system. UNfortunately I haven't a player that is 5.1 Surround capable so, I cannot judge. Stereo works fine. The matrix feature is still a mistery: all it seems to do is to make sounds less clear.I'd totally recommend it.
Was unable to get this to work in my PC at all. No support, nearly impossible to find out who really made the card and how to get support from them. Had to send back to amazon for refund. Try a different brand and design, this one isn't going to work for you.
As a basic 6-outlet surge protector, this product is constructed well and performs as expected. I have had no connectivity problems after about 2 months of use.Beyond the basics, this product offers a flat, rotating plug and an 8 foot cord. This is extremely convenient for me, as I use one of these to connect to an outlet behind a piece of furniture that blocks an outlet and is flush with the wall. The 8 feet of cord give plenty of flexibility for positioning the surge protector, and I don't have to worry about damaging the cord, damaging the couch, or rearranging furniture.Another feature that I have found convenient is the location of the on/off switch. It is located on the short end, on the side opposite of the cord. I have an additional surge protector connected behind my computer desk, and the location of the on/off switch greatly reduces the chances of the unit being accidentally switched off by feet.There are no lights on this surge protector.At the time of purchase and at the time of this review, the product description states that this surge protector has "rotating outlets for ease of use." I assumed that this meant each of the 6 outlets on the surge protector rotated to make working with oversized plugs easier. This is not the case -- only the plug on the cord rotates. If this product was described properly, it would receive 5 stars instead of 4.
Almost two years after buying a 20GB iRiver to store my favourite music, I decided to buy another 20GB player for two reasons -- firstly to store all my audiobooks, and secondly to see how the technology had evolved over time.I'm very pleased with this machine so far. Unlike my music, which I recorded at top quality, I recorded all the audiobooks at lowest quality, which works out at about 25MB per CD, in practice. For spoken word, this quality is fine. It is astonishing to store about 2,000-worth of CDs on the machine (i.e. about 150 audiobooks) and well over a thousand photos, and still have only used up about half of the disk.And the really wonderful thing for any traveller is the obvious fact that the machine doesn't get any heavier with all this content!One bonus: I've seen several trade descriptions of this product which don't even mention the built-in FM radio. This radio gets reliably better reception than either my iRiver or a pocket DAB from Perstel that I probably shouldn't have bought.Heartily recommended.
Light easy to handle but hard to focus. I followed the instructions but have yet to get it focus well on each eye!
I bought this unit a few months ago......With HD sat. service it looks great!! The one let down being that this model does not have HDMI input, but other that that Video games in 1080I look amazing.....great buy
I took my music library from this huge tower down to just this case and all my collection fit perfectly. I am now working on doing the same with my movies. I love knowing I can grab my entire music or movie library and bring it along for a weekender at my girlfriends house. Great product.
This camera is an ok camera. It's easy to use, though the settings seem a bit limited. This is my first camera aimed at the consumer market. My first two cameras were the Powershot G2 and the Olympus E-20N SLR, both of which blow the MX230 out of the water in terms of features.The MX230 does have 3x optical zoom instead of the almost useless digital only zoom. The viewfinder is of ok quality, but like other point and shoots, has no diopter adjustment. I found the LCD workable, and it seems to show a good portion of the shot.The camera takes pretty decent pictures, but suffers from severe lens glare when shot at sunlight. It also has very limited autofocusing ability, and with no manual override sometimes requires creative focusing techniques. The apertures are limited to f2.8 and f8, but the switching is completely automatic. I also found myself using the LCD more than usual because the viewfinder doesn't have ttl viewing, so you can't check the focusing is correct. This leads to a major problem: the unit uses only 2 AA batteries. The alkaline ones that came with the unit went out after 20 shots; the NiMH ones I put in seem to be working a lot better.It has 5 preset modes, 4 preset WB modes (and an automatic mode), and 3 flash modes (auto, fill-in, red eye). It also has manual exposure override from -2 to 2 in 1/3 steps. Unfortunately that's where the customizeablility ends. I found no way of controlling the shutter speed, ISO setting (locked at 100), and autofocus override.I might've given this camera 4 stars if the autofocus mechanism wasn't so incredibly stupid. If there was a manual override, maybe I could have let it slide, but as it stands now you need to use the LCD to make sure the lens don't suffer a severe case of myopia.
I bought these speakers when I left for college, and they were the perfect size to fit on a desk, fill the room with music when I'm working out, etc. The sound quality is great, and its easy to set-up, and as important, disable: just plug them into and out of the headphone jack.However, if you want to throw a loud party, get something bigger: After having them on full blast a few times, they started to get a static-sound at high volume (fine when lower though)Still, I don't think there's anything better out there. I'd buy again.
This vacuum works exceptionally well, however, all of the comments about the high heat level reached by the metal cannister are true. We only use the vacuum for about 5-10 minutes at a time...I'm not sure how hot it might get if you needed to use it longer. It's surprising that the manufacturer has chosen to ignore this aspect of their product's performance.
I had the unit for about 2 months, it starts with this non-recognition problem on certain CDs. Then it will progress to not being able to see any CD inserted at all, including brand new CDs just bought and not yet played. These CDs are all perfectly playable on my SONY CD player. What is crazy is, sometimes it would work perfectly as if nothing had been a problem! There's got to be some kind of weakness in the electrical circuitry inside... Keeping the power on all the time seems to help somewhat but not 100%. Customer support says unless it is purchased from an "Authorized" dealer, they refuse to repair/replace under warranty.Off to the dumpster it goes... Visually a nice design though, too bad it kinda have to also play CDs for it to be useful. Total POS, not recommended.
Sorry, I can't get technical here but I did purchase this notebook from Amazon a couple of weeks ago and I think it's a very good buy. I knew enough to realize that the specs/dollar ratio was very high. The unit is very sturdy and I find the keyboard has a great feel of quality and placement. The left front of the base does get warm and if it stays on for awhile, (hours), the touch pad gets quite warm. But I purchased a wireless mouse and for me it's a perfect setup. There's another very good review of this machine at the page for the $999.00 priced Acer Aspire. It's the review by Capt. Kirk that put me over the edge in deciding to buy this one. Also, I chose free shipping, (duh), and Amazon's predicted receiving date was about a week out. I got it in 3 day's. I'm using it, glad to have it and it works fine! No buyers remorse. Recommended.
The G1000A covers the best of the basics with AM/FM/Shortwave coverage, clock and timer. The LCD is clear, large and lights up well. Since it comes with a case and batteries, the radio is practically ready to go right out of the box
Got these due to the review on Cnet, and they are pretty sweet. Good bass and very clear sound in the mid and high ranges. I have since found comparable quality with some $20 Skull Candy ear buds (the type that fit inside your ear like ear-plugs), but if you do not like putting something inside your ear, and want great sound these are a very good choice. They do not block out external noise, but you may not want that. My wife uses them on the treadmill while the kids are playing near by, and she is able to hear when she may need to pause for the kids.
The only con I noticed is it dont accept SDHC cads. But if you manage to buy some 4G or 8G non sdhc cards it works. The porblem is those are very difficult to find (and more expensive and non trustable cards).As I did notice it seems to be an 2006 model, but lacks nothing it promises, with lots of options, including a grid were you can select wich areas of the screen trigers the recording.But the best are the loop dvr sistem, were it rewrite the card as it got full, and this is a very difficult to find option among all those tiny recorders all arroundVery nice, and came with all cables
A little bit bulky but protecs the camera very well. It is not practical to open when you need to use the camera quickly but the built quality is good.
OK...like most reviewers, I've been wanting Bose QuiteComfort headphones for a long, long time, but never could pull the trigger due to the high price. Recently I began searching for something of similar quality at more reasonable price. I am very happy to report that the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7's are awesome. Right from the first time I put them on, I could tell they were going to be great. The fit is snug, which I prefer and with noise cancellation turned on they are definitely as good as Bose and way better than the Sennheiser PXC-250's. BTW, don't waste your time looking at the PXC's. They have no bass and the noise cancellation only seems to help create better sound...not reduce noise.I find the bass of the ATG-ANC7's to be more than adequate for headphones and the mids/highs are crystal clear. I'm not an audiofile, but do listen to a lot of music and really appreciate high quality and great sound. I could not be happier. These headphones are very, very good.Regarding quality, I have not had a chance to travel with them yet and beat them up so cannot speak to how well they will hold up under stress, but it appears they will do as good as anything else on the market. The case is well constructed and there is room for your iPod.Some reviewers noted "sound leakage" and I have to admit that the headphones definitely do "leak" sound. However, in my opinion, it is not nearly as bad as they make it out to be. If I set the volume to what I consider to be loud and when I take headphones off you can definitely hear music clearly when holding them in your hands a few feet from your ears. When I lay them on my desk with earcups flat on desk as other viewers reported, I also can hear the music quite well. If that was my only test, I would say "leakage" was bad. However, when I do a more real world test and put the headphones on my leg or other soft surface that absorbs sound similar to wearing them on your head, the "leakage" is much less and a level I think you would not hear from a distance of say 10 feet or farther so unless you work in an office where you can hear a pin drop and have a boss who drives you nuts, in my opinion, "leakage" is of no concern.So...bottom line is if you are the type that demands top quality, but likes to invest wisely, the Audio-Technica headphones are the way to go. Free shipping, no tax an only $125 when Bose are gonna cost you $300 to $350 plus tax and shipping...its a no brainer!
Excellent sound quality using on a large deck via a media center with a 900 Watt Yamaha amp on low setting with a connected volume control which I highly recommend use the Hi-Fi Works volume control for best performance available through Amazon. Quality of sound is excellent playing mp3s and recorded discs and no "chatter" from these speakers so far. I would recommend these and compare them to name brand speakers on the market with higher prices.
Like many folks out there that have had PCs for years and year, I had a bunch of floppy disk with info that I wanted to save. Most PCs today do not come equipped with the A-Drive so a USB floppy is a must if you still have floppies to deal with. Packing was good and easy to open. The Window 7 recognized the drive and it was working in seconds. Truly plug-and-play. It read all the disks I had with no problems. Was quiet and quick. BTW - Though it says Memorex on the box, the actual unit was a TEAC.If what you have is a bunch of old floppies laying around that you want to save or just investigate, then this is the unit for you.
Can notice the differance going from Cat 5 to Cat 6. Plugs in easy, no problems. Even works with wireless routers under them.
Linux support (sic) consists of a Makefile and driver source code specific to an ANCIENT (March 2004) Linux kernel (2.4) for Red Hat Linux versions 7.3, 8, and 9. These are absolutely obsolete. It may run on Windows, but any mention of Linux needs to be either removed or severely qualified.
Good Product... Brought my dell deminsion B110 that was made about 6 to 7 years ago from 247 MB up to 1 G if you keep the memory module thats in there and add this one it will give you about 1.5 to 1.6 that is what it brought mine up to... Good product, Great company.. And as a side note all there memory modules are non-ecc...
It has been irritating that everything is made with one type of plug. So glad we found this adapter. Makes life much easier for me.
My second Panasonic digital camera. I purchased it partly for the Leica lens system, and I have found it to be beautifully engineered by Panasonic in every respect.
I also had problems with the machine, After a couple of months of using it when I walk, the player stopped recognizing that there was a disc in the player and if I can get the player to see a disc I get static on it. I am also very disapointed.
The GPS works great, I decided to take it into a small little town in the middle of nowhere. It had lead us to a bridge that was closed the only other roads around where dirt back roads and the GPS led us on those roads and still got us to our destination. I was very Impressed. The Fault it has is Trying to get someone to respond to my questions. When the I received the box the Car adapter was broken, I went to the nextar website and e-mailed customer service to see if i could just return the Car adapter and get a new one or if i had to return the whole unit. I received the box on Friday, E-mailed on Monday morning was told would have a response in 24 hours and now it is Wednesday Afternoon with still no response. I am very upset with the Customer Service.
I really love these speakers. I gave up on my iPod because it doesn't fit into my ears comfortably. Now I play all my music over the computer.
This is an ample extension for what it is. I ordered it thinking I may need to extend the cable that came with my PSU, since I ordered a fairly cheap PSU and was using a bottom-mounted case with a motherboard whose power connector was near the top. This ended up not being needed, but ATX has been the standard for some time now, so this has made its way into my spare parts bin where I am sure it will be needed someday.
I was skeptical of these headphones but they are solid. the sound quality is awesome and the bass is the best. Structurally sound too. overall great headphones for a great price.
These are supposed to be a replacement for the iPAQR1950 stylus. Well, they are close, but not exact. They do not fit snug in the stylus channel. When the iPAQ is inverted, they fall out. Yes, it's a stylus and yes it works, but it is a pain the the neck.
Stick w/ Epson ink. The Rinotek does not fit very reassuringly, and the first one did not even work, plus leaked all over the inside of the printer. Stuck a second one in...this one seems to work OK, but just does not fit into the slot with the same, I don't know how else to put it, reassuring way. How 'bout just a sloppy fit, feels like it might pop out.
I recently purchased the MZ-R90 as one of my birthday presents. At first, I was a little skeptical of the whole MD format, as it hasn't been real big in the U.S. But to me, there were two distinct advantages over MP3: The ability to record from digital AND analog sources, and the unlimited space according to how many discs you have. When I opened the box to this player, I almost couldn't find it! I was very surprised at the size of this machine. It is really small and intricate and has many features.Recording--Recording was a snap for me. All you have to do is buy an analog cable which cost me ... at ... I also bought some blank MD's there too. To record form a CD, you just hook up one end of the cable to the R-90's line-in jack and the other end with the headphone jack of the CD player. Then, you slide the record button and play the CD! You can also record MP3's from your computer this way; I think it is better than an MP3 player because you have unlimited space.Playback--Playback is about the same as portable CD players. You can do shuffle play, repeat 1, or repeat all. The volume control and bass boost are easy to use. You would think that MD recordings would sound worse than the actual CD, but let me tell you--they don't. I couldn't notice any difference between my CD and my MD.Moving around with functions--This player is the epitome of ease with functions. It features a jog dial that you move up and down to scroll through options, and to select you press the dial in. There are 7 main functions during play and 4 when there is no disc.The Remote :-)--This little thing is one of the sweetest parts of the player. It has all the basic functions, editing capabilities, and is backlit. I don't know if you could ask for a more functional remote.Editing--The editing part of this machine is a cinch. You can label the disc and the track names for each MD. There is space for 1700 charaters each disc, so don't worry about running out of room. Pressing the pause button during editing will bring you to certain types of charaters: Upper and lower case letters, symbols, and numbers. This is very convenient so you do not have to spend forever searching for a letter. Note: The American version of the R-90 cannot display or edit with Japanese katakana. (But who cares about that?)Overall Satisfaction--I am very pleased with my purchase of the MZ-R90. Is is small, functional, and very attractive. I don't have any major quirks with it, except that it sometimes takes a while to load, but...oh well! If I had to do this purchase over again, I would do it in a heartbeat.I hope you enjoyed this review, and happy listening!
Custom-fit to the slim Visor Edge, this cradle does it all. USB HotSync is fast and the drivers are built into Palm Desktop. A separate AC power supply plugs into a wall socket and the cradle's USB connector for recharging the PDA on the cradle. Made of metal, the cradle is sturdy and matches the style of the Edge. Warning to owners of other Handsprings: this cradle fits the Edge only, and can't be used to sync other Visor or Treo models. This is what shipped with Handspring's kit. If you have that, you shouldn't be disappointed.
I've been using the cordless Kensington mouse for several weeks and am very pleased. It was easy to use from day one. Just plugged it in and started using it. I like everything about it. It's an excellant product and I highly recommend it.K
We use this with our Apple Macs and it is small,convenient and easy to use.
My wife bought thhis model for me on Valentines Day in 2007. What a great gadget! I am a newbie at Geocaching and after a few outings with this GPSR I have become an amateur geocacher. It is easy to use and great for learning the basics of GPS Navigation. It is a wonderful student model, and though it doesn't have fully featured maps, it gives explorers a handy way to mark surroundings, waypoints and paths. The Go To feature is the best for finding caches and it stores planty of waypoints. Great tool!
EXCELLENT for the price. I used this pack for a photo class and was able to get all my gear--DSRL camera, three lenses, batteries, and lots of other stuff--in the pack and it was comfortable to carry. Seems to be good quality construction and just a good deal. Would recommend to those using for short trips and light budgets..
I needed a new case fan and based on the price and decent reviews I decided that this fan was worth a shot. It does the job, but its by no means quiet. Now, its not the loudest fan either, but its close. I'm getting by with it for the time being, but at some point I'm probably going to replace it with something quieter. If your looking for something inexpensive and don't mind the noise, this is perfect, if not you should probably spend a bit more and get something better.
I have been using these speakers for several weeks now and like them a lot. I use them outside on a three level deck by the pool with input from an XM home receiver, my daughter's i-Pod or the MP-3s on a computer; all do well. I use two spealers with the farthest from the transmitter about 75' removed. I use the AC adapters to power them. The remote is especially handy. A really welcome addition to our outdoor life!
Let me give you some background before you read my review.I'm in my 30's. I use computer 8+ hours a day and start developing RSI symptoms.I have tried / owned the following trackballsLogitech TrackMan Marble FX TrackballLogitech Optical Marble MouseLogitech Trackman Wheel OpticalLogitech Cordless Optical TrackmanOriginal 3 buttons Kensington Expert MouseKensington Expert Mouse ProThe Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical does not score well in my needs - eliminating / reducing my RSI related pains.Pros: Reasonably priced, good build quality, scroll wheel included, programmable buttons.Cons: Cannot be used left handed, small trackball.This is one of the few trackballs that has a useable scroll wheel. The Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman and the Kensington Expert Mouse Pro for example, has a tiny scroll wheel that you won't even bother to use after a period of time. This one however, is positioned like all the other mice and you can use your middle finger to scroll effortlessly.However, the biggest problem for me is that the trackball is controlled by the thumb, instead of index/middle fingers like the other models. Precise movement is harder to control using the thumb. Also, you can move from point A to point B much faster by using the index finger.Consider this experiment, point your mouse pointer to the bottom right of the screen (which you can conduct in any local electronic store before you decide to buy this product), and then try to move the pointer to the upper left corner. Take note of how much effort it requires and how much stress it is putting on your thumb, rather than how long it takes for you to complete this task (for those who own a 30" lcd, you should record your time and post it here!). Now you should understand why using the thumb to control the trackball is a bad idea.If your local electronic store has the kensington expert mouse on display, you can compare how superior it is to use a huge trackball with your index/middle finger.
I was a little skeptical about buying these because I wanted a decent sound but after reading the other reviews I decided it was worth 30 bux. I am overall very happy with the speakers.
Excellent product. Installation was fairly easy. The screen has great visibility, even in bright sunlight. The unit is simple to operate and the menus are almost self explanatory. This unit is everything I had expected.
I bought this keyboard for my PS3 and I think it is probably the best investment I have made all year. For starters, visually it is a sight to be hold. Unwrapping from it's case feels like unwrapping a porche. The black with silver accents blend perfectly to the PS3's design and it looks stunning in any media center. The built in mouse is perfect for navigating the internet from the comfort of your of your couch and the weight of the keyboard is so perfect that you can rest it on your lap without ever feeling a thing. Honestly, I could go on and on about this keyboard but I won't. Fact is, if you are considering this keyboard for whatever reason, stop considering and get it. You will not be disapointed with it be any means.
Well, what do you want to hear about first? The TV or the shipper?First, the TV. This is my first step into big TV waters. I wanted one mainly for DVDs. And I did not want buyer's remorse after spending this much for a television. So, as many others have, I did months & months of online research into LCDs, plasmas, and projections so I understood the differences. I went to many different stores to see them live in action. I asked them to put an analog non-HD signal through them when they could, so I could see them at their worst as well (They all look pretty darn good in HD). And I closely watched price trends before buying the 50" Panasonic from Amazon.IMHO, this TV is fantastic. It is sharp and bright. Samsungs, which seem to be the chief competition here, looked a bit muddy and not as bright next to it. My wife and I also liked the way the Sony LCD looked, also very sharp and bright, but I was thinking it wasn't quite big enough at 46", and it cost way more than the Panasonic.One local store really pushed the Pioneer Elite plasma as the ultimate. I would never have buyer's remorse with this one, no sir. They had a 50" Elite and a 50" Panasonic side-by-side. I asked why, if the Pioneer is better and certainly costs more, does the picture on the Panasonic look so much better? They tried their best to convince me about blacker blacks and better dark resolution and higher quality ingredients. But all I could say was, If you want to sell Pioneers, you should get rid of the Panasonic. It's making the Pioneer look bad.So enough about the TV, here is my experience with Eagle shipping - this is who does Amazon's White Glove shipping - and I must say here I am specifically talking about the one in Philadelphia.March 26, 2007: I place order for TV.March 27: Amazon sends email telling me the TV has been shipped. Estimated arrival is April 3-5.April 5: Having not heard anything, I check the status of my order online. It shows the TV shipped from Harrisburg 3-27, and was arrival scanned in Philadelphia 4-4 at 12:53 pm. I think, Good, I should be hearing something any day now.April 10: Having still not heard anything, I check order status online again. It now says the TV was arrival scanned in Philadelphia 4-9 at 12:53 pm. Something funny is going on.April 11: My wife calls Eagle. She is told they've had the TV there in Philadelphia since March 29, when do we want it delivered? My wife says, Oh my gosh, we were waiting for you to call us. She's told, We did call you on March 29 and nobody answered the phone. My wife says, We never got a message on our answering machine. She's told, We don't leave messages.We are flabbergasted. My wife asked all the obvious questions, Why wouldn't you leave a message? Weren't you ever going to call us again? What were you going to do with our TV? What the heck kind of way is this to run a business? Why on earth wouldn't you leave a message???The only replies were, I didn't handle that call, I don't know, When do you want us to deliver it? My wife schedules delivery for 4-17.April 13: A postcard comes in the mail from Eagle, postmarked 4-11, that they have a delivery for us, please call.April 17: Delivery arrives, and within time window. Bill of lading specifies it's a two man job. Driver came with only a young girl, his daughter? I have to help driver carry it upstairs. It was not fun. I did not tip him.The TV arrived in good condition and works well. Would I do it again? The free shipping is what tipped the deal in Amazon's favor. In future I'll remember, you generally get what you pay for.
We installed two of these in a private school lab and have not had one issue for over a year. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants an inexpensive, durable, unmanaged switch.
This is a MUST have... Now i dont have to buy batteries again. Money saved :)
This product does pretty much what it says I have been able to hook to my Dish and transfer programs and hook up the DVR adaptor and record Viedo from my DVD player and another Sat. Reciever. However the WiFi is very wimpy. I have the WiFi hotspot downstairs in my house and upstairs I have a very difficult time getting WiFi Reception. I have not yet been out and about with it. But I am less than impressed with the capabilities of the WiFi and the antenna seems to be right where your hands would go if you were holdong it.
i love this camera, it is light weight and perfect size. Pictures are clear, and i love the color accent option. i would highly recommend this item and the matching case. perfect combo.
I'm an electronics nut. I can repair all sorts of electronic equipment, and even build circuit boards. It's been my passion since I was 10 years old. I often take apart electronic equipment to evaluate the design and quality...Antec has been around for as long as I can remember. When I built my first PC in 1995 I searched for the best and most reliable parts. It was hard to do back then since the public Internet was in its infancy. I basically searched though magazines. I finally bought an Antec tower case with a 250W PS. The case looked great and the power supply was called "smartpower". I was so happy with it that I was sure to buy 2 more Antec cases & PS for my next two computers in later years. I run my computers 24/7 and I never had a problem.I can't say the same for the power supplies I see on production machines. Companies like Compaq, HP, IBM, always use cheap, underpowered supplies which only meet the minimum requirements. After all, they do need to keep to the "bottom line" and when the profit on a computer these days is around $50, and it's a competitive market, you really can't put a $50 power supply in.Sadly, ALL of the failed power supplies I have seen have been these "standard issue" supplies. The fact is that when you buy "off the shelf" computers, the manufacturers do tend to use quality motherboards from Intel and Asus in order to avoid tech-support problems with crashes and incompatibilities, but they save on the power supplies, figuring that since the computer will be obsolete in 2-3 years, then it doesn't need to last long. In fact, if you notice, they even save a penny on the "Reset switch" which is sometimes neccessary to reboot Windows, when you get a "blue screen". Don't they care if the supply burns out? Well, since the warranty is often 90 days to 1 year, if the power supply fails they can make some good $ selling you a $10 supply for $100.When you look at their supplies, you can see how pathetic they are. They are so cheap they usually don't even include an ON/OFF switch on the back, just like the cheapest "no-name" brands you can get for $10. It is good to be able to shut down the power completely sometimes, particularly if you open the case to do upgrades (So you can keep it plugged in for grounding) or if you go on vacation. Also you can see how few connectors they include--usually there is only one spare.Someone here mentioned how quiet the Bestec supply was compared to the Antec. I don't know--I happen to have a Compaq sr1300nx here and just the CPU fan sounds like a jet engine, so that would mask any power supply noise I imagine.The explanation for the quieter Bestec is likely that there is only a single fan in it, compared to two in the Antec, which helps keep the computer/CPU cooler, as the fan is right over the CPU. In terms of build quality, the Bestec is cheap-looking, with few connectors and sells for a few $ on ebay, pricewatch, etc. It's also only 250W. Not recommended if you want to be sure your hardware and hard drives are getting safe and reliable power. Believe me, you are much better off with the Antec--you DON'T want a Bestec instead!!!Let me conclude by emphasizing how critical it is for the power supply to be the very best. The power supply runs the whole computer, and if it's not good, you could end up frying your whole system, even losing your data! I've even seen some off-the-shelf computers where the power supply exploded with smoke and flames! I once plugged in a Gateway that was having problems, and I heard a lound bang and flash from the power supply. Someone else I know had a cheap Powmax supply and his computer would crash all the time. When there was a storm, it would reboot constantly while his other computers didn't blink. I put in a 400W Antec, fixed all his crashes, and no more reboots!For the safety of your data and peace of mind, I highly recommend replacing your cheap, "no-name" or "off-the-shelf" supply, with an Antec!!!
This product is EXACTLY what we needed ... easy to see and hard to lose. Unfortunately, even after we 'taught' it to turn on and off three of our four components*, that's all it would do. Channel changing, menu selections, any other functions ... all were unsuccessful and often did some other entirely different function.*fourth never learned.
This was $2 more at Office Max (with tax) and I would have to spend $ in gas to get there. Got the same item for less and free delivery with Amazon Prime. I use these labels on everything, including kegs of homebrew beer. The labels stay on even if the keg sweats, but peel off when I need to refill the keg.
these earbuds have no low end, period. i liked the fit and finish but sent them right back after a few minutes of listening to them on my ipod. i am by no means an audiophile but do know that my music has a low end, i want to hear it. i ordered koss "plugs", $20, and they blow these $100 timewasters away. other reviewers talk about getting used to them or the seal in the ear canal needed to hear the low end. well, being silicone these seal much better than the koss plugs but that only amplifies the weak, tinny sound. skip these.
This product will not fit in the Dymo 3500 Labelmaker, and it is nearly impossible to find that out from this or any description on Amazon or Dymo's website.
I've owned this camera now for several years and every time I pick it up I am reminded of what a great choice it was. It works all the time, and after several years, the life of the original battery is still spectacular. You honestly cannot go wrong with the D200.
i tried the crucial 2gb of memory and saw a great improvement in my laptop's overall performance,multitasking and speed. its as good as they say. thank you
Some people have been very critical of the iPod. Many of these concerns can be addressed.It is important to remember that the iPod is in many ways a small computer. Therefore, one should not be surprised that if you drop it, it may break. I would estimate that it has the same fragility as a laptop computer, and should be treated with the same amount of care. (ie. buy a case for it and don't just keep it in a pocket that it can just slip out of.). If this amount of money is an large investment for you, then treat your iPod like an investment and you will have no problems.The iPod comes with iTunes and in iTunes you can change any song file into AAC format. If your iPod won't play a song try this to change the song format to AAC and iPod will play the song correctly. I'm sure that Apple designed the iPod so that illegally obtained material would be more difficult to use and upload, in order to avoid getting sued by the RIAA.The buttons are easy to press accidentally because they are very sensitive. But the hold function is just as easy to use to avoid accidentally hitting something.The back does scratch easy, which does indeed suck, so get a case, it is worth the money.In addition, the iPod can be a lifestyle changing device. The sound quality is outstanding, the ease of use and storage is far better than anything else on the market. The ablility to take an entire CD collection with you anywhere is amazing. As a musician myself, I have been able to take demos around with me on my iPod for an occasion where anyone wants to hear my band. This has led to us selling CDs and getting gigs, just by having a demo handy. iPod is a unique and cutting edge device.
I have had the player for approximately one year and hardly ever used it. I have played about 10 DVD's on it and when I got it out to use it the other day I started watching a movie and the screen all of a sudden froze. I tried to push fast forward, pause, and play and the player did nothing. I turned it off and back on and now all I get is No Disc or Disc Error on the screen. I believe the player should have been capable of playing at least a thousand DVD's before a failure. I kept the player in a case in my closet so it wasn't setting out in direct sunlight or anything. I am very disappointed in this product and have written Sony about it. I will have to wait and see how well they back the products they sell.
I recieved this camera as a birthday present Oct. 2005. I loved it...great picture quilty for a 3mp! Crisp pictures...and easy to use..all until Dec of that same year. I turned the camera on and I heard a 'pop' noise and it zapped my batteries dead on the spot. My flash has never worked since then. The proplem with this was I had no receipt...no box..nothing (all my fault) so Kodak can't do anything without charging me a charge to fix it. I am still able to use it without the flash but not as good quailty for indoors..all my sample pics i posted are without flash.
I love to sing in the shower, so my grandparents decided that this would make a good Hanukkah gift for me. Unfortunately, I can only use it once or twice before I have to change the batteries. When you first put in batteries, both the CD player and radio work great. But then, after a shower or two, the radio will play about 30 seconds of a song before decaying into an annoyingly loud &quot;boom boom boom&quot; noise. The CD player will either skip or not start at all. The only remedy I've found to this problem is changing the batteries, which are still practically at full power. Now, I must say that I &quot;abuse&quot; this device...I use it daily, leave it in the shower, and probably expose it to numerous cleaning chemicals, but from reading the other reviews I have determined that my problems might not stem only from this behavior. Bottom line: Don't get it if you plan to use it more than a few times,
I got this tv to watch while on my treadmill and it's fit in well for that space. The picture is not the best but is watchable. The only thing I would like better is to have headphones so that I can hear it above the treadmill without having to have the volume up so loud, there is no headphone jack. I love the drop down screen and that you can turn it to any angle to watch. For the price it was a decent purchase.Well, it was great when it started, but I bought this in February of 2006 and it's now Oct 2007 and it's dead, kaput, fini as in not a peep. So don't waste your money afterall!!!
Despite claims to the contrary on the packaging and even in the technical details here on Amazon, this cable DOES NOT work with the 5th generation iPod Nano.
This was the perfect solutions to plugged my I pod to the car radio. You can keep the cord as long or short as needed.
I'm really happy with this purchase. I needed some low-rise DVD shelving to line a 36" high half-wall between my kitchen and family room. I had 72" of wall space (or half-wall) to fill and was contemplating how I could wedge three of these into the space when it struck me that it'd be pretty easy to combine the uprights (staggering the shelves), saving space and making the whole installation look more "integrated." I purchased three units from Amazon and received them a few days later.I agree with some other posters here that this type of wire shelving sometimes suffers from inconsistent fit and/or finish so I made a point to examine the parts upon arrival and must admit I could find no obvious problems with the finish or quality in any of the three sets. No, it's not what anyone would call "upscale" furniture, but it's perfectly suitable for its purpose and all parts fit together well and were unblemished.Setting up the unit proved that, as I'd hoped, combining the sets was indeed a breeze and I went ahead and built one large wide unit using eight uprights and twelve shelves. At the end of the build I was very pleased to find that the whole thing is just over 71" wide, perfectly fitting the space! I was able to have four shelves in each section, giving me roughly 23 linear feet (!) of shelf space for DVDs and Blu-rays! Couldn't ask for more, really. This one so pleased me that I think I'll actually upload photos of the finished project.Also, as a completely unintended bonus, the remaining extra parts (four uprights and three shelves) found a home as another freestanding shelving unit on the entertainment center immediately behind the flat screen TV and is now holding the Wii and games/accessories, plus elevating the center channel speaker at about the perfect height to clear the top of the 46" screen. All this utility for roughly $110 complete sure beats the "real" (read: overpriced wood laminate) shelving units I was going to have to shell out $300+ for! Nice...
This case fits my Kodak V550 perfectly. Its design is very stylish and not bulky like the traditional camera cases. A perfect selection for those who like their purchases to look as good as they perform.
All features described on the product description works like a charm. It speaks, it detects 360 degree. Detecs all types of radars & signals. It has saved me many times in darkness from getting tickets.Overall a very good compact product. I will recommend this to anybody.
Use this for my iPhone and a Jabra recharging plug. Keep the cords coiled up in the glove box till I'm in the car. Charges both without issue. Has 2 little red lights to show the charge is on. Priced right. I thought it might too cheap to work but it is no different from the $39.00 Cigarette Adapter Plug I bought at the Big Store.
I've had this transmitter for over a year now. It came with my 80GB iPod Video, which was a good deal. It is the ideal FM transmitter for my purposes, listening to music in my room because I can't hook my iPod up to my radio. Unfortunately about 2 weeks ago it stopped working, for reasons unknown to me. It looks like its working, the FM radio works fine, but its not transmitting a signal to my radio anymore.Anyway:Pros-Clear signal, better than any transmitter I've used before.-Uses the iPods power, so I don't have to worry about turning it off or replacing any batteries.-Able to quick scan for a clear signal if the one I'm using changes-Able to program in my favorite stations to use or listen toCons-Can't charge my iPod while using it (fair tradeoff IMO)-Doesn't fit very well if you have a case for your iPod-A little loose fitting, can fall out if you move it suddenly
So you must be in the market for a microphone if you are reading this. Depending on what you want out of a mic, this might be a great bargain choice. I recently tested 30+ of these Sony F-V100 Mics and every single one worked--nice and clean sounding in a streamlined lightweight package.Pros:Price (Under $10)Dependable--very durableGood audio qualityNo on/off switch (less to break)Lightweight (easy for kids to hold)9.8 foot cordCons:No on/off switchLow volume for some usesMostly plastic build instead of metalSo if you are looking for an easy to use and durable mic on a budget, this should be exactly what you need. If you have requirements that do not amp the mic much, then you will need a more expensive mic.
I've had this player about 2 weeks. Radio is decent. Plays audio CDs okay. However, it will not play MP3 files in the correct order. There doesn't seem to be a logical basis for the order of the tracks as it plays them. It ignores the 'playlists' that are on the MP3CDs altogether. If that doesn't matter to you, then it might be okay. I think it stinks.I'll probably switch to Sony, which has its own (better) compression technology anyway.
I have been using an SD14 for six months. I love it.Users at dpreview.com are extremely helpful. I have learned a lot from them. I use Zeiss and Olympus Zuiko lenses and Sigma auto-focus lenses. Sports and portraits images have turned out well for me with this camera. I suggest you look at images made with different cameras.pbase.com/recbo
A little back story: my interest in photography started just a few months ago, after I started collecting desktop wallpapers. It doesn't hurt that my girlfriend is beautiful. So, with only basic point & shoot experience under my belt, I started reading up on photography techniques and looked for a camera. Being the novice as I was, I was only looking at Canon and Nikon. Fortunately, a photographer friend of mine recommended the K10D by Pentax, a very experienced camera maker that doesn't have the marketing dollars of Canon or Nikon, and I was simply floored. On paper, it looks great, especially given the price. You're getting higher end features like shake reduction and weatherproofing for introductory DSLR prices. Shake reduction featured in the body is particularly valuable, as it applies to all your lenses and thus reduces the price you have to pay for them.I went to a camera shop to compare the cameras, as my friend told me it's also important to see how the cameras feel in your hands. While the K10D is definitely heavier than the Canon Rebel XTi, I found that the extra weight was actually reassuring; it doesn't feel like a toy. I also like the way the controls were laid out on the back, and the dual dials plus extra exposure modes together with the green button really make things a snap.The only cons: ISO performance beyond 800 could be better, and some people may like having dedicated buttons for ISO and WB, though the new firmware makes selecting ISO a lot faster. Oh, and you might find yourself spending a lot of time taking lots and lots of pictures...If you're serious about having better control over your pictures and getting great image quality without breaking the bank, go for the K10D. You can use the money you saved to buy all the new and old lenses that the K10D can still mount. You won't regret it; I sure didn't.
This is my first USB cooler that I've ever used and I am quite satisfied. I use it on my PS3 because I've noticed that the bottom of the console gets awfully hot. I stick this cooler under it and problem solved.PROS==============================- Works as advertised- Two fans work well- Two fan speed settings- USB powered, no additional power source required- Great price too!CONS==============================- The light is kinda annoying. I would just tape it up if you get annoyed- The fan noise is noticeable at first but then its just background noise.ConclusionWorks great! Might buy another one for my other devices.
In the advertising this product apear as original Dell, but they delivered to me one totally diferent. Is a generic product withouth brand. If you want an original product, don't buy this.
Ordered these RJ45 strain relief boots. Items were received promptly. I would rate these items as just ok. The boot diameter was a little too large for the Cat5e cable I was using. The cable diameter I was using was rather small (about 3/16"). Some Cat5e cable diameters run larger; so for me the boots ended up slipping away from the RJ45 connector. Also, it should be noted that one does not really need these boots. I do not think they provide any strain relief. They are used for cosmetic reasons only. Nice look if the cables are in an area that is visible.
This cartridge works fine in my Primera DVD printer, but is is fairly expensive. There does not seem to be a generic cartridge on the market.I have avoided doing full coverage lables, so these tend to last me 300 or so discs.Recommended, since there really isn't any alternative :-)
There's nothing wrong with the disks at all. They're high quality and I rarely have trouble "light-scribing" Verbatim disks or have difficulty burning data or music on them. The colors in this multi-pack were nice, but I was really looking for all green, all red or a mix of green and red for a Christmas project. Seems that the manufacturers don't offer the ability to buy only one color in a spindle. But the disks are of the highest quality and I recommend them to anyone that asks.
Makes no difference in sound quality weather u spend $100 or the $3.00 here. i get great audio quality from my ps3 and tv.
Just as all the other reviews state, two months out of warranty the screen went black and everything else worked. Service center wants $589 to fix plus the $85 to look at it and Toshiba washed thier hands of it.
The memory card you get with any new camera is always to small. This is a good card, its fast. (wish I had a 2GB instead). Good card.
Manfrotto among other great tripod manufacturers (Giottos) always rank high among fellow photographers.This is my entry level tripod - at a very reasonable price - that has yet to let me down.It feels very sturdy and is light to carry around.The more expensive Manfrotto models have quick release latches to extend the tripod legs; this one uses a screw-in system. I don't mind it the least bit. It is quick to setup and performs extremely well. I am 6 ft tall and along with a quality ball/joystick head mount reaches all the way to my eye-level.I highly recommend this tripod to anybody seeking their first tripod for a DSLR but don't want to spend a grip. The setup I have is the Manfrotto 190XDB along with the Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head Short joystick tripod head mountI used both with my D3100 and D90 during the holiday home party. All shots were made in low light without flash. Results were excellent.Excellent products!
I had previously owned 6 Panasonic cameras in this class for my wedding studio. We loved them. I purchased this camera last year and pretty much hate it. The menus are hard to use - the flipout LCD is a joke.Footage was much better with the Panasonic Ag-DVC15. Panasonic went backwards with this model
I bought this pack a couple days before my trip to Turkey. I had a 15" MacBookPro, Canon 30d, 17-55/2.8 attached, 70-200/4, 30 1.4, battery chargers/power adapters, Gorillapod SLR, filter cases, cleaning clothes and solution, etc. All the stuff photo enthusiasts take on long trips. Overall this pack performed fantastically.Pros: Despite the previous reviewers comments, I found the Vertex 200 to be very comfortable when it was completely adjusted. But to adjust it for maximum comfort I tightened all the straps very tight. Between the waist strap, shoulder straps and the chest strap, I thought it was about as comfortable as any other way for me to carry that much gear without being a roll-bag. I like that the zippers are water-proof even though I never had to test that feature. The top handle is sturdy and comfortable when the bag is off.It's well padded and comes with many re-configureable velcro compartment walls for the interior. Shoulder straps are also very padded and comfortable when the waist and chest strap are fastened.Cons: The laptop shouldn't be in the front flap. I'm not sure I understand the design decision of putting one of the heavier items in the whole pack on the front flap that requires lifting to get to the contents. Then when you want to fully open the pack, you have to make sure your laptop encased in the flap has a flat surface to rest upon. You certainly can't fling it open with reckless abandon.I agree with the previous reviewer that the laptop placement also tends to make the bag tippy. Luckily my MBP doesn't weigh very much, but I can imagine if my wife's hp 15" laptop were in there it would be more of a problem. On top of that, it levers the weight of the computer further away from the body's center of gravity when being worn.Conclusion:The laptop placement and the somewhat useless expandable pockets on the side are the only things preventing me from giving this bag 5 stars. It is obviously very sturdy and protective. It performed great and I walked quite far with it without pain. A considerable feat for someone with bad knees like me.If I were making the choice again I might look at the Kata backpack more closely as they decided to put the laptop closest to the body of the wearer. But I also preferred the subdued look of this bag.
I can't really say anything more than the other 4 or 5 star reviews. This is a great little stand. I originally got it for my myTouch 4G but it has gone above and beyond to serve my tablet as well and fits into my tablet bag when traveling.It's tough and feels very durable. The hinges are tight and don't feel like they will wear away with time. Worse case scenario is, you re-tighten them if need be. The legs can't be tightened up but they are held in place by tough plastic pegs. It's like a skeleton and so blocks no ports on any of my devices that I use with it. It's pretty flexible and adjusts to any and all angles I need to see the screens of my devices. The stand folds quickly and easily, is very compact and overall pretty light for easy packing, storage and transport. I use it in my bedroom and kitchen, and of course I take it with me if I'm sleeping out somewhere.Ok, now for the bad part. I've found that with my tablet, once I get it to the angle I need it to be at (75-85), if I fiddle with the tablet too much it will give way and drop to the next angle. I believe this may simply be because I touch it a bit harder than need be at times, though I'm sure the tablet's weight doesn't help since this doesn't happen with my phone at all. I own an Iconia A500. I generally fiddle with it to set the alarm and parameters, play with my chumby app or just to do something that will burn some time before i'm ready to shut my eyes, also to change stations on my radio app, songs on my music app or videos I may be watching.It's not a big disadvantage and it's meant to be quickly adjustable anyway so I doubt that it could be any other way without some mechanism to hold the angle (with a thumb screw or something like that). In and of itself as a stand, it's A+. But if you use a tablet that's got a little weight to it and you plan to meddle with it without a remote control of some kind, prepare to do some readjusting.All in all, a 5 star product.
It's a pretty good cheap tripod, I can't knock it for stability or cost. It served me for occasional use for almost a decade. Then it fell over once. It was just sitting vertically, folded up in the corner and got knocked over and hit it's head. One of the plastic parts in the head broke, so if you unscrew tilt handle, the whole top falls off in your hand. I've used it in a pinch since then, holding it together by hand and tightening the tilt handle down. Normally with a tripod, this is an easy fix, but I've been unable to acquire replacement parts, and one thing I wasn't aware of when I bought it - you cannot replace the factory head with an aftermarket head. Slik makes great tripods, I might end up getting another one of theirs, but because I can't replace the head or get parts for a pretty much functional tripod, I can't endorse this with any more than 3 stars.
My Sony DVD drive is not even 2 years old and has now stopped working. For me to get it fixed, it will cost me $20 for them to troubleshoot it and $170 to fix it!!! That is more than it costs to buy a new burner. The warranty is only 1 year. Their customer service is also horrible if you ever have a problem. I just want to warn people before they go buying Sony computer products.
Bought this to hold a large center channel speaker over a 54" flat screen. The Polk speaker I have works very well but it also is about 10" deep and heavy. All of the speaker wall brackets I found were too shallow. This actually protrudes a little too far but is extremely sturdy. Two or three of these to hold your components (what it is really made for) with a wall mounted TV would look great. The four included strong wood screws into a stud and your kid could probably swing from it. Very sturdy feeling materials. To make it protrude less from the wall, I considered sawing off a bit and putting the end caps back on, but the metal is heavy and the finish too nice to risk. I was surprised at how well made it was. You should check to see if there is a wall stud where you want to install it. I would have worried about too much weight using just sheet rock anchors.
I was a little hesitant when I read all the reviews about the graduation being noticeable on the filter. Yes, you can see it visually when you're looking at it off the camera. However, there is nothing noticeable in the photos. It does exactly what a graduated filter should do.
I was initially apprehensive to buy an inexpensive HDMI cable (and that too 25ft long) when all cables I looked for in BestBuy and the sorts were North of $40.I use this cable to connect my laptop to my LCD TV and it works like a charm. It carries audio and video in the same cable. I am happy to have purchased this product.
The Epson PictureMate is easy to use and the colors are the best!! Many options for editing the pictures before printing. Would recommend it highly.
This product defintely serves its purpose, and keeps all of my DVDs in great condition. It is certainly not nearly as nice in quality as a Case Logic, but it is what it's worth. I would recommend this for anyone that is looking for an affordable CD/DVD case. It does its job effectively, and I would purchase again if I needed to.
Avoid the Sony STR-DG710 receiver at all costs! I owned it for 2 days before returning it. The promo literature says &#34;Optimized for Blu-ray Disc&#34;, and that is an outright lie! I bought it for my PS3 for Blu-ray playback because my old Sony receiver only had digital optical audio input, and optical is limited to only 2 channel PCM. Well, guess what? The HDMI audio on this receiver is limited to only 2 channel PCM. Dud! You need to go with at least the DG810 to get 5.1 PCM audio. After a Sony tech rep told me that, I returned the DG710 and bought an Onkyo. Avoid!
Is a wonderful addition to my home because now I can get on the internet at any time. Previously, I was able to connect only at various times and then only intermittently but now at any time. It saved me from having to buy a whole new internet connection.
I got this Lens hood with my Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens which was an amazing lens. I got it for a trip to New York City. During my trip I had stepped out of a cab and accidentally dropped my camera, this lens hood took the brunt of the damage and stayed intact. Was worth the money I paid for it.
I bought this scanner for my photography projects. I just installed it yesterday and the B&W negatives I scanned were great quality and everything went quickly. I had no problems installing it. The color negatives however will need lots of adjustments it looks like. I only scanned one and it was really bad...I haven't installed any additional software yet to make adjustments.
I got these speakers for only $30. They're great. Nothing more to say about them. If you want great speakers for a low price get them.
I was looking for a camera that would be not only easy but intuitive to use. Why get a small camera if you have to carry around an instruction manual for it? This one has a separate button to control the flash, rather than having to go through a menu. The menu for different types of photos - portrait, night, etc., is also easy to access. And the price was right.
It is very easy to use, so I am not going to lose direction.defect: high cost.
They have a bright sound and can really turn up loud. Not the best quality sound but they are Lanzar, you can't expect too much from something so cheap. Works great for a beginner audio system.
I think this remote is very good. However, finding customer support can prove to be quite difficult. Jensen was bought out by rca. If you need the remote codes you can contact me at jbellefeuille@personainc.ca
There's nothing spectacular about this turntable, but given the price and availability of turntables this is actually decent for those new to vinyl records or anyone with a pile of old dusty records they haven't played in years. This is a fairly straight forward turntable if just playing a record. The USB feature allows for the added plus of importing and editing. This may be alluring to anyone wanting to convert their old records to play on their computers or mp3 players or to even make cds. The software provided is ideal for both beginners and those with a little experience importing music. My only issue is that importing the music with the USB doesn't provide excellent audio quality. Some music transfers alright, but most of the time the audio seems kind of dull and lifeless. I've found that audio quality is a little better if you get a cable to connect the turntable's stereo RCA cables to your computer's microphone or audio input jack. If you're looking for a basic turntable for playing or recording music, this is it. However, if you are a true audiophile there are better, albeit, more expensive options out there.Pros:>Simple design.>Decent price for a USB turntable.>Acceptable audio quality.>Audio recording software for beginners and those with a little experience.>Plays at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm, with adapter for playing 45s.>Dust cover.>Buttons for raising and lowering tone arm and stopping record playback.Cons:>USB doesn't provide great audio quality.>Not the most attractive turntable.
The Toner Waste Container was an easy install and it works fine, I just wish you got more of a warning from the printer that the container was getting full. Ours filled up as the kids were working on final projects for the year. Without a replacement on hand or an early warning, they had to punt and print at school rather than at home. I can't complain too much, we've owned the printer for four years without any other issues.
I ordered this item in May for bird watching. Did not get to use it until 1st weekend in June... past the return time frame. Each of the sides of the binocular work very well, but independantly. On a person with 20/20 vision, if you focused the right eye, left was out of focus. If you focused the left, the right was out of focus. The result was similar to trying to bird watch after doing 25 shots of Jaegermeister.
3/22/05Just wanted to advise Amazon users that, for reasons known only to himself, Eduardo Nietzsche has posted slanderous statements about me on several items available on Amazon.com. I wrote my honest (albeit, excited) review of Sirius vs XM in February 2004 and posted to several items related to the services. It recently came to my attention that Mr. Nietzsche, in his divine omniscience, has declared to the world that I (Roy Givens III) "...[am]obviously an employee of Sirius" (I am not.) He then referred to my review as "...a pitiful, brainlessly-obvious fake" and called me a "goon".He then admits that he owns neither system, yet he gives XM 3 stars. Footnote: in my Feb 2004 review I pointed out that by XM giving up their commercial advertising they would have to raise their prices. They did indeed raise prices on February 28, 2005, to the same $12.95 per month as Sirius...exactly as I had predicted one year earlier in my review (below).***(Feb 2004 review)First of all, NONE of the music channels on Sirius have commercials. As far as the $3.00 a month subscription difference between Sirius and XM, just wait. XM is dropping their ads soon and they're going to have to make up that revenue somehow. Guess who's gonna pay for it? XM subscribers, that's who. So, don't get too used to that $9.95/mo XM rate, because it's going up. Anyway, here's what I like about Sirius: crystal clear digital reception, a wide variety of in-genre music streams (16 different streams in the "Rock" category alone) and, starting this year, all the NFL games each week. They already carry the NBA and NHL, so Sirius is a sports fan's dream. The docking systems work great, too. I've got a docking kit connected to my stereo at home and another one in my car, so I just pop the Here2Anywhere receiver out of the living room kit and plug it into the car kit to listen to on the way to work every day. When I get home, I take the receiver inside and pop it back into the stereo. The unit has 24 channel presets and it remembers them no matter where it's docked. Sirius is great. I signed up for two years of service and I'm glad I did.
Maybe I'm just unlucky with batteries but I got 2 of these and they crashed after a few uses. Could not reach the company. Sorry. I went back to genuine Oly batts.
This unit is smaller than I thought it would be, which is a good thing. My friend said he wished it had a bigger screen, but with a bigger screen comes bigger size, so I'm happy the way it is. It includes a nice leather case that makes it bulkier, but protects it from scratches.The GPS unit is good. I can actually pick up signals indoors many times with three to five satellites, where a Garmin Quest can only pick up one satellite at most (I think you need three to get a lock). It comes with a suction cup and clamp to put on your windshield, but it is illegal in California to do so (stupid law), but I've found I don't need it! I simply put the device in my cupholder, and it gets the signal just fine. That saves me from having more junk in my car.The unit runs Windows Mobile 5.0/2005, which seems to be a very good, useable OS. I've never run a PDA before, so I really have nothing to compare to. Yes, the Ostia software is lacking, but a third party software package like Tomtom Navigation will do wonders for this unit.The SD card add-on is also good. Be careful about updating your PDA from the Pharos website though. Do not use the ostia.exe file; instead, download the cab file meant specifically for this unit and install it from an SD card. The ostia.exe seems to have trouble communicating with the GPS in this unit, but they don't seem to list that on their site (but I did talk to their tech support, which was hassle-free). Even if you use it, it's very easy to uninstall and reinstall the other build, so no problems.I did have some trouble with the battery charging feature (and may still have problems) in the car. It heated up so much the first time I plugged it in, but I realized I plugged it in before I turned on the car (I don't know if that is why it heated up). There is a note telling you not to do that. Instead, plug it in after the car is turned on. I hope I did not ruin anything.Still, the unit is great, and I would recommend it very much. I pick up WiFi signals all over the place, so checking e-mail isn't very difficult to do on the road.
It's really a very nice cover. Just got mine, it's heavy, looks like marine grade type cloth, etc. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit the 67 inch Char broil i just bought so i wanted others to know. that's no one's fault but mine, but i didn't see another option so i just bought it assuming it would fit it. it will work, but it bunches at top and hangs 10 inch off ground.I saw review of someone worried about this thing blowing off in the wind (because there are no straps to sevure it to the bottom) but that seems virtually impossible. I cann't imagine this blowing off and i live in a very windy area so i have a little experience with what can and cannot withstand wind. It's a very heavy cover - the cloth is very thick. this is not lightweight at all.
Over several decades I've used various kinds of reels for developing 35-mm film and finally tried these from Hewes. They are by far the best of the kinds I've used. Near the center of the reel is a piece of metal with two little prongs that fit the sprocket holes on the film; when you spool the film onto the reel you latch the end of the film onto the two prongs and the film is held nicely in place. Since getting the Hewes reels I've processed a half-dozen rolls with no problems, and for me they are faster to load. Highly recommended.
I was suprised by my radio shack pro35a headphones when I bought them forever ago. I recently passed them down to my son and was looking for another pair. I couldn't find them, but through some searching I found out that loss made them for radio shack. Turns out the ktxpro1 is the same as the pro35a. Go figure. Quality is great and sound is awesome. Plus they are 60 ohm impedance which is good for me.
I don't even know where to start. This lens produces sharp pictures and great color and contrast. And for its price (which seems to climb recently), it is worth more than 5 stars rating. I initially get this lens for low light action and sport photography (as this lens is famous for being one of the fastest lens together with its brother 50mm f/1.4), but I also found out that this lens is also perfect for portrait and other general purposes (macro etc). This is definitely a very versatile lens.It is important to note that you will need camera with internal AF motor (D90, D300, D600, D700, D800, D7000, etc) for this AF lens autofocus to work properly. If your camera is D40/D60/D3000/D5000 series (no internal AF motor), you will need to get the AF-S type lens, otherwise if you get this AF lens, only the manual focus will be available to you.And as much as I want to encourage everyone to buy this lens right away, let me mention some of the limitation that you would see (which I think will be helpful to go over before deciding to buy this lens):First, being a prime lens, you will need to move your feet a lot to compose your picture. If you are used to zoom lens, don't underestimate this limitation. It takes me a while to get used to it, and sometime I still find people looking at me wondering why I am moving forward and backwards. the good news is that most of the time, they don't think I'm weird, but they are actually wondering if I'm a professional photographer.Secondly, the focal range of 50mm, which is considered the normal lens and great for portrait lens. but on many DSLRs which is not full frame (unless you have a full frame Nikon DSLR like the D700 or D3, then 50mm is 50mm), this lens become a 75mm equivalent which is in the border of a short tele lens. I actually like the 75mm equivalent though I often have to move backwards when taking picture of a group of people.Third, in some situation the autofocus might not able to focus (which is common for many other lens too). It is hard for the autofocus to lock when aiming at a wall that is one color (usually black or white), or on a clear sky (day or night). This kind of makes sense to me actually. IN these situations the AF assist light doesn't help either so you can opt for manual focus or set the focus to infinity when you can't find focus lock on scenic/landscape or sky photography. So far I don't have many problems with the autofocus.Sharpness increases as you stop down to f/2.2 or f/2.5. I actually use f/1.8 most of the time and the results are still nice. Personally, I'd rather use f/1.8 aperture settings than stopped down (e.g to f/2.8) and compensate with higher ISO setting which often gives me grainy picture. But if your object is not moving (static) then it is better to stop down to f/2.8 or more.If you are wondering whether you should get a fast lens or a lens with VR (Vibration Reduction), here's my take: In overall, VR does help a lot (as it will reduce camera shake) and will produce better/sharper picture than equivalent lens without VR (especially if the object is static). If the object is moving (sports/action) then VR feature alone might not help (depending on how fast the object is moving and how much light is available), and a fast lens often end up being a far better solution, even without VR feature as it will allow much faster shutter speed to freeze motion. Using tripod (and a remote) will substitute for the need of VR feature. In general I would recommend getting a fast lens with VR feature (and usually it is expensive) such as the 70-200 f/2.8 VR, but if one can only get for one or the other, then find out what do you want to use the lens for and then use the guideline mentioned here.If you are wondering whether you will get the benefit of buying f/1.4 lens over a f/1.8 lens, just remember that the f/1.4 lens is about 60% faster than f/1.8 at its widest aperture setting. With this information, you can decide if the additional speed will justify the additional cost. The bokeh is nicer as well in f/1.4 lens but I think speed is usually the main factor in deciding whether to get the more expensive f/1.4 lens.Here are the summary of pros and cons for this Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF lens:Pros:1. Very fast (f/1.8)2. Very sharp pictures (especially when stopped down to f/2.2, f/2.5 or more.)3. Great for sport/action photography4. Great for indoor and low light situation5. Great for portrait6. Bokeh is almost as good as many expensive Nikon tele-lens7. Fast autofocus8. Good for wedding photography (or no-flash event). However, if this is your main objective then you might want to get the 50mm f/1.4 version or 28-70mm f/2.8 lens)9. 75mm equivalent which can be considered a short tele lens (I actually like the fact that it's 75mm equivalent vs 50mm in DSLR. if you need more zoom, you can get the Nikon 85mm f/1.8, or the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR). If you have full frame DSLR(like the D3 or D700), then this #9 pros is not applicable.10. InexpensiveCons:1. Being prime lens, you need to move your feet a lot to adjust/compose2. Autofocus issue on some situations (read detail above)3. Plasticy build4. Autofocus is not the most silent but very reasonable5. 75mm equivalent with 1.5x multiplier on non full frame DSLR (many people find this is an odd range for normal lens. I actually like it). If you have full frame DSLR(like the D3 or D700), then this #5 cons is not applicable.6. Autofocus does not work with D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100, D5200 etc (basicaly D40/D60/D3000/D5000 series. it's best to check if your camera body require AF-S lens). The newer 50mm f/1.8G AF-S, 50mm f/1.4G AF-S lens or 35mm f/1.8G AF-S lens will autofocus with those cameras.Bottom line: This lens is so versatile (and inexpensive) that I think everyone should own in addition to all the lenses that they already have. Being a very fast lens, it enables me to take pictures in low light (sport/action photography) that I otherwise wouldn't be able to do.After knowing its limitation, I would predict that 99% of you that decides to buy this lens will find this lens very useful. And if you decide that you don't like it (which I think not more than 1%), I'm sure there will be a lot of people who wouldn't mind buying it from you (with some discount of course).Again, I would recommend everyone to get this lens. In some ways I can say that this lens makes me a better photographer.Happy Photographing!Sidarta Tanu
My second unit now engages the &quot;Copy Protect Function&quot;, which is activated through the Remote Control, by itself. It takes a series of various button presses on the remote control to engage this Copy Protection Feature, but these DMR-E20S's seem Haunted! Anyone familiar with the procedure of button presses you must take to delete a recorded program, knows that it's kind of senseless to have this &quot;Copy Protect Function&quot; anyway. You have to go out of your way to delete a program - It's not as simple as accidentally pressing one or two buttons. But since Panasonic Did include it and when My Machine decides to turn the Copy Protect to &quot;On&quot; by itself, I wind up missing my show because it won't record. Never got a response to my phone calls to Panasonic about the &quot;Format&quot; problem my first unit had. My email about this 2nd unit's problem has been forwarded to Panasonic's Tech. Dept. - Oh Joy! :( My 4 year old VCR still works like new and was 1/10th the price. (Panasonic VCR - B.T.W.)
I have enjoyed this lens. On one of my first times out with it I found a Great Blue Heron and the pictures came out great even with relatively low light.
Ordered 2 batteries for our cordless phones and they were much cheaper than getting them at the local Radio Shack store.Great price and quick delivery!!
This TV offers the same quality as the traditional name brands at a great savings. I have wanted a 16:9 LCD forever but until this one the price for size ratio put it out of my reach. This TV preforms flawlessly. The speakers sound great.
What can you say about a crossover cable? It works and the price was OK. The quality is reasonable. No issues and I would buy this product again.
I work in a noisy cubicle environment so was in need of headphones to drown out the noise. I got tired of the "leash" feeling I had with wired headphones, so I tried these. Plug in a USB dongle, plug in batteries (2x AA's supplied with package), turn on phones, play some music through your PC and you're enjoying your favorite tunes. The headphones have an on/off switch and a volume control dial. The USB dongle has a button that toggles between 1 of 8 channels, although I haven't had an occasion to use it so not quite sure how effective it is.After 1 week of use, I offer the following observations.good:- good range, I'd estimate 30-50 ft depending on the number of intervening walls. Great in a cube environment.- Sound is decent, not great, but decent (see below).- Extremely simple to setup - plug in the USB dongle and your done.- Build quality seems solid- Freedom of movement without a wire getting in the way is the main benefit.bad:- sound is a bit muffled. If you have an software equalizer, you can adjust to your liking though.- After about an hour my ears start hurting from the pressure of the phones, but I seem to be getting used to it as it's not as noticeable now.- The headphones operate on a 2.4 GHz frequency, so if you're around other 2.4 GHz devices, you will experience interference.- The biggest negative is that these phones eat batteries. The pair that came with the package lasted 2 days. A second higher quality pair of AAs lasted 4 days. I'm on my 3rd pair after a week of constant use. When the batteries start getting low, the phones cut off automatically. You can turn them off then back on and get another few seconds of play before they automatically turn off again. Very annoying.Conclusion:Well worth it to me to be able to listen to music in my office without having to worry about a wire getting in my way or restricting my movement. I'm going to have to consider rechargeable batteries though if I can't get better battery life (I need to try energizers or something I guess). I'd definitely recommend these.
So far I have been pleased with my new charger.As is often the case, the assembly of the an item causes the most headaches. For the most part the assembly went smoothly. However, there was a small manufacturing defect when mounting this devices's handle.The handle is attached to the charger's rear sheet metal using 4 self-tapping screws. These screws go through holes drilled through the handle and engage pre-punched holes in the sheet metal. 3 of the 4 holes in the sheet metal were correctly punched. Hole number 4 was more of a dimple than a hole and the self-tapping screw was unable to get enough "bite" to thread itself into the sheet metal.I used a small punch to elongate the dimple/hole enough for the self-tapping screw to get a purchase. The handle was then properly attached to the sheet metal and the rest of the assembly was completed without any other issues.
I love my guide remote, people are always asking where I got mine. I actually got off eBay for about 20 bucks.The remote is easy to use and has tons of functions.The only function I've not been able to access is the PIP feature for my Big Screen. :(The remote never downloads on the first try, usually in about 4 attempts.If you find its only downloading 3-4 out of 7 days on the guide, you'll have to adjust the settings on the members web page, you'll need to disable the critic picks, and show summary report.You'll then have enough room on its small memory to download a full 6-7 days of programming.I wish the buttons lit up. Also numbers are rubbing off keys after about 4 months of use.Overall I do like my Remote. Something that no one else has..I'm trying to download the guide right now, on my 4th attempt.
Update Jan. 1, 2013Still using several times a day as an electric hot water kettle (we never perk coffee in it; when making coffee, we use a Bodum French Press.) Still immensely pleased with this item! One of the best-working, most reliable small kitchen appliance ever.original post:I searched long and hard for an all-stainless steel electric hot water kettle. It seemed they all had a clear plastic water level indicator panel or plastic in the lid or plastic in the bottom... It dawned on me to look at electric coffee makers / percolators. Even some of these had plastic, or strange welded seams. Finally found the Presto. Have been using it for two years now from 1x - 3x a day. This has worked beautifully. Once the light goes on indicating the water has heated, I pour the hot water into 2 insulated thermal carafes, which keep the water VERY hot all day (for getting a jump-start on cooking rice, hot cereal, legumes, soup - or my many cups of tea.)We are not coffee drinkers, so can't vouch for the quality of its coffee-making, but using it as a hot water kettle, we LOVE this appliance!Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffeemaker
The Action Jacket works perfectly with my Inno. I use it at the gym and when travelling. The buttons are easy to get to, and I do not worry about the Inno falling.
Bought this TV 11/03/2006 for $2400 (before price drop). It had a one year warranty. Now less than three years after the purchase, it is defective with colored diagonal lines going across the screen. No more Sony products for me!
Purchased for golf and hunting. Golf: Had to experiment a bit to find best way for pin yardage, started panning the flag and it works fine, distances are accurate; I rely on the rangefinder now even though I have a GPS. And it works fine for hunting. I also like the size, not too big and fits in your hand comfortably.
These are very comfortable, but they sound thin & tinny. I'll be returning mine...
I bought 2 of these as a present for my nephews. I paid for UPS ground shipping but the vendors method was to have UPS ship it to the US Post Office nearest me and then have the postal service deliver it. Since Christmas was approaching the vendor's shipping method would have never achieve the 5 day shipping the promised because the 5 day would have fallen on the weekend and by the time Sunday went by and USPS delivered it on Monday, 7 days would have gone by. Neither Amazon or UPS could give me decent tracking info even though I offered to drive to the UPS depot and pick it up - they couldn't even tell me what depot it was going to. On the plus side the vendor reimbursed me the $11.98 for shipping and after spending hours on the phone with UPS, I finally got confirmation they were delivering the package to the post office at 5pm on friday and I rushed over to the post office and got the package just before they closed.Now on to the product. I tested the spyglasses before wrapping them as presents. It's tricky to get the right combination of focus and telescoping - the instructions are worthless. What ever length you telescope to you have to fine tune the focus by twisting/turning the piece that comes up to your eve. Also the case is very cheaply made - not like I was expecting leather but they could have made the case out of better material and I would have paid extra for it. Magnification-wise it was ok so long as you're not expecting too much.
This enclosure is made extremely well, and is very well ventilated. I have four 1.5TB drives in it, and it is quite quiet for all the drives and the fan in it. Quite impressed. A note for users of the 1.5TB Seagates: if you aren't running the newest firmware for the drives, this enclosure won't show the activity lights correctly. Go to Seagates website and submit a ticket about it.
How many QUALITY digital cameras do you know that as a built in pc-camera mode? I have been looking for months and the fuji finepix 4800 is one of the few! I really had my heart set on a sony dsc-p5, but the price is just a bit higher than what i can afford. I got the finepix used ...with a 32mb card. It works great, love all the different functionalities that has been mentioned in the other reviews. But BEWARE, my only dissapointment and what I have overlooked before purchasing this camera is that it only takes 80 second movie clips. Can u imagine trying to capture your baby's first steps when suddenly the movie clip mode quits on you after reaching the 80 second limit? (Regardless of the size of mb, it stops at 80s) I do not understand why there should be any limits on the movie mode aside from the size of the memory card itself. This the only drawback i could find on this camera. Otherwise, it is a lovely little toy.
Product performs exactly as stated. It was easily wired into the vehicle. It was a bit loud to start with but that can be changed, though the only way to change the volume is to break the circuit to an extra resistor on the actual device itself (as stated in instructions).
I know this is a bit pricey, but it works great and it seems to be very well built. Can't go wrong! The only improvement I can see is maybe a different style plug that is on a right angle instead of a straight.
We had the DVD player for almost one year. It just decided not to come on one day. Unfortunetly, since the labor warranty had expired we were told by a Toshiba warranty center to pay for the first [money]just to open up the DVD player and that it could take 1 week to 3 months to get back. Needless to say we threw the DVD player away since it would almost cost as much to purchase a new one. Check for manufactures that offer 1 year parts and labor such as Sony.
This is the standard fax modem by US Robotics, the one we all need and use. It has been working fine, as expected, since we got it.My only comment is that you should realize that it only has a serial connection and NOT a USB connection to access your computer/server. We fortunately had a cable that would work, but were surprised when there was no USB connection as we had previously.
Nice, substantial feel in the hands (two-handed); battery life is too short for feature-length DVD-watching; tilt-stand has only one position; switching from 16x9 to 4x3 is a bit menu-complex; but having such a handy, portable, spontaneous way to show iPod movies to small groups of friends or clients seems indispensable so far.
This speaker is perfect size for you to sit on your desk at work or when you are wanting to give your ears a break from earphones...not too fancy,just right.
I couldn't be more pleased with my Canon Digital Rebel. I purchased it along with the 28-135mm image stabilized USM lens and the 50mm 1.4 USM lens. I have found that the 28-135 is a real workhorse for Arizona scenics. Not especially fast, but it does the job in 95% of my applications. If you have ever used any of the Canon EOS or T90 SLR cameras, you will quickly figure out the controls on the Rebel. It shoots either JPG or uncompressed RAW images, and I have found that the RAW format is easy to utilize with the File Viewer Utility (FVU) software provided. I basically download to FVU, adjust exposure or white balance if necessary, create a TIFF file and do any final adjustments on the TIFF images with the Photoshop Elements 2.0 software that was also included in the package.I recommend acquiring a cable release for longer exposures and also getting the reasonably priced 420EX E-TTL flash, which makes indoor shots a snap. In five minutes you are up and running. The camera is remarkably easy on the supplied battery, since I have run a couple hundred pictures and the associated downloads without it breaking a sweat on one charge. This camera is aimed at the reasonably skilled amateur who wants 16" x 20" blow-ups he can be proud to hang on his wall. Now, if I could only afford some of those "L" lenses....!
My first encounter with an Ipod occurred when I got a third generation Ipod, which faithfully withstood my harsh abuse for a full 18 months. I recieved the 30 gig video version as a Christmas gift, and have been impressed so far.Since im probably one of the least tech saavy people around, i hope to keep it basic. This ipod plays video, as well as having an excessive storage for songs and pictures. Coming from an ipod with the four buttons across the wheel, im still adjusting to using the wheel for all of the commands. Howeve, after downloading the first season of Law and Order, the only complete season of such programming, the video quality impressed me greatly, especially for such a small screen. Overall, i think this is a highly recommended item.However, the small issues im having, other than adjustong to the wheel (which has decreased in size, to my dismay, since i have hands that are on the bigger side). I should add that everyone i know who has an ipod has freezing up problems, but that seems to go away after regular use and regular full draining and recharging of the battery. The video likes to freeze up occasionally, which falls into the previous sentence. I recommend that you shouldnt fast forward or skip through massive quantites of video for more than 5-8 seconds, if that, at a time.great piece of machinery, seems to have improved loads.
i bought this tv from amazon and all i have to say is WOW!! not only was it the cheapest compared to all the other retailers who were selling the same exact tv but it has all the latest and greatest technology out there today. it has great clarity and colors from the darkest blacks to the brightest whites. the 1080p true hd res is the best there is. overall I am very glad i made my decision and purchased my samsung 61" tv, and i recommend anyone who is looking for the best tv for a great price to buy this one....DO IT!!!!!!
I bought this zune some time ago. It was working fine until Dec. 31 - Until now I would have given a 4 star - The fix that Microsoft put out didn't work. now I have a $250 brick.BE VERY CAREFUL about buying a 30 gig at this point - there is no guarantee it will ever work.
This is a big AMAZON goof! (not the fault of APC)(so, on this product: APC is 5-STAR, AMAZON is 1-STAR)This SUA750I is an "International" model.(that last character in "SUA750I" is a capital letter "I" for "International")The source voltage on this international unit is 220VAC-240VAC only.So, the 110VAC-120VAC model is:"APC SUA750 6-Outlet Standalone Smart Uninterruptible Power Supply (750VA, 5-15R)"It's available right here direct from AMAZON and, as of this writing, is 25 USD less!AMAZON needs to do at least three things regarding this and TONS of similar issues:1. Provide a comprehensive, store-wide product rating system differentiating product qualityissues from those of shipping, vendor, AMAZON site I/F, etc. issues.2. Exercise FAR more diligence in providing and maintaining accurate productdescriptions, tech specs, photos, etc.3. Fix their VERY messy, duplicitous, inaccurate, illogical search engine / interface / data base(s).AMAZON's Mr. JB needs to come in off the golf course, stop playing with his Kindle for a moment,and apply a bit more biz & personal responsibility in this little billion-dollar, low-overhead,easy-to-do-right, ethereal (can't see, can't touch) product market!
I read some of the reviews stating that this router wont work with Alcatel modems, but i decided to buy it anyways knowing I have an Alcatel modem myself (Alcatel 1000ADSL). In the begining It didn't work, so I called tech support, they guided me through the "Advanced Process" and I was able to get my router to work with my Alcatel Modem.
THis product has always been the highest quality in VCRs. This particular one is functioning as I expected so far and I expect it to continue to function in a quality way.
Why the 4-star rating? It's all about the price. For some the subwoofer is essential, but for me it's a luxury. I was really wondering if I'd lost my mind when I ordered this subwoofer because of the cost. That was until I hooked it up and dialed it in, and was wowed as I tested it out by watching HBO's "Band of Brothers" for some good 'booming' additions to the surround sound.I feel fortunate to have been able to afford to pair this with these:Klipsch Synergy Quintet III Home Theater Speaker System (Set of Five, Black)and my 5.1 Yamaha AV receiver. The combination provides a true 'theater' experience in my home, which is what I was looking for when I purchased it.The subwoofer comes with minimal documentation, thus not a lot of info on how to customize it to your system. A bit of tweaking with the sub and your AV receiver will be needed to get things to your liking, but well worth the effort. Setting the sub on 'automatic' allows the sub to sense when a signal is being offered by the AV receiver and thus it's on standby mode when not in use. A 'Y' plug and subwoofer cable like this one that I used:Phoenix Gold RCA Cable 6 Meter with 1 RCA Female to 2 RCA Male Y - Adaptorshould be purchased to hook up this unit to your AV receiver. You may also need two speaker wire connectors with banana plugs for the right and left audio channels on your receiver (outputs on the sub).This 225 watt thumper is a powerful, well-built addition to any home theater sound system. I wish it came paired with Klipsch Quintet III speakers, as I believe that would be an ideal pairing for home theater seekers and audiophiles alike.
Pros: Nice looking. Cheap. Replaced my three remotes (Cable box, TV, and HD+DVD recorder). All of my devices are recognized. Can program buttons flexibly.Cons: Not enough buttons to replace all the functions of my Toshiba HD+DVD recorder. Actually, even though the device was detected, many of the buttons are not in the program, so I have to make the remote learn many buttons manually. Took like an hour. I think for simpler settings (TV + cable box + DVD player) there is no problem but for an advanced settings, difficult to capture all the functions. Response is slow. You push a button and it takes close to 1 second for the device to receive the signal and responds. Much faster to use the original remote. Especially frustrating when changing channels of TV. I hate the fact that I need to log-in with username and password to set-up the remote. Why necessary?Other Thoughts: I put 4 stars because (1) I still cannot ditch the remote for my HD+DVD recorder, (2) response time is slow, (3) need to register to set-up. But the price is hard to beat, and it's nice looking. If your home entertainment set-up is simple, this device improves your life a lot.
The battery charger works, but is very poor quality. My charger gets extremely/dangerously hot in a short time period. The plastic casing around the main portion is already deforming from the heat. I am worried it will catch on fire. I will have to order a new charger.
I purchased my e140 because I had a 1G memory card laying around unused and it seemed like a great opportunity to put it to work in what would become a 2 Gig MP3 player for less than seventy bucks. I previously had the 512 MB Sandisk player that was bulletproof.Sadly, the e140 is very tempramental - it seems like every time I move (I wear it on my arm) it stops and re-reads the card, the back of which is exposed the case. It also occasionally stops for no discernable reason. The battery life is truly abyssmal.I hope to still get use out of this unit as a music source on my boat, but as a wearable for the gym or working on projects, it's a failure. I'll go back to the basic 512M unit (and it's 18+ hour battery life) for everyday use. Good luck with whatever you choose.
This is the best curling iron I have ever owned and I am over 35 years of age. The heat makes it so quick to use. My hair is very long, it is actually down to the small of my back. I had no problems at all with getting my hair tangled in it. I also had no problems with getting burnt by it. It seems to me that anyone experiencing difficulties with this iron have not used very many irons. The tip that you hold to not get burnt is definitely long enough to not get burned if you are paying attention. This was a quick fix to the old curlers I use as an alternate.
seeing it was a present for my daughter and son in law for Christmas, I have to type what she told me. The gps is working wonderfully. No problems as of yet. They have not taken a long road trip yet so no info on that. All and all, it is doing a good job.
This is a very good filter. I had a B+W filter that broke when a friend dropped my camera. I decided to try this Canon filter and I am impressed by its performance.
I am on my second pair of these head phones and the same thing happened to this pair that happened to the last, only sooner: the right side stopped working. Apparently this is a common problem with these head phones. I might try one more pair, and maybe I'll get lucky. Too bad because the sound is decent for what you pay and they're fairly comfortable. My ears hurt a little after using them for several hours, but it's not serious. I really like the lightweight, clip-on design. I don't like ear buds or the over-the-head headphones, or the behind-the-neck ones either. This is an optimal design but the reliability is quite questionable.
I bought the travel charger and batteries along with an extra set of batteries for back-up. After the initial charge they worked great. Even after the second charge they were great. But, when I charged them for the third time one set would not take the charge. According to the charger instruction manual...I need to replace the batteries already...Really! I took them out of the camera when not in use and I charged them the length of time recommended. One set is still working (for now)...I'll have to look for a reliable back-up or replacement.
I bought this because my laptop heats up too much..my laptop doesn't even fit on the fan because its quiet small. secondly the metal is more like a plate and it bends and what not. The wires are exposed so be careful to ruin them and lastly I received it in black not silver as was described in the description
I have always bought Sony products, but now I feel the need to ... due to my experience with this TV. I bought this TV 6 months ago, and the TV seems to have lost it's brain. The computer in the TV that allows you to change the volume, channel, input, etc. is locked up and the TV will do nothing now. Sony only has a 90-day warranty on this product, unlike most TV manufacture's which is 1 year. This is a very pricey fix to have to pay [$$$] to fix a 6 month old [$$$] TV. I recommend if you buy this product also get the separate extended warranty.
This product is simply perfect! Get rid of clutter, organize, and make your bookshelf look like a million bucks!
I have been using this keyboard for about a year now and I would just like to say it is awesome. Best of both worlds, like an IBM M clicky keyboard but with a USB port and not really old. The keyboard was used to type this review...
I have being using it for a year and it's long enough to fit my laptop near the couch to the TV.
these are the speakers i ordered but when they came to my house it was a totally different set of speakers.I kept them anyways because they hit hard deep bass.So these speakers cant be that bad just watch who you order it with.
This product is soon to join the dinosaurs, eight track tape machines and betas. Why buy one of these when you can get the same in a computer with a dvd drive?
So far the cable is working perfectly. I purchased it so I can watch video content that was streaming or downloaded to my computer straight over to my TV with audio. I chose the 25ft because my computer and TV are a good distance away from each other. Excellent picture quality, everything works as promised. Good buy.
Easy to install bracket at a great price. Holding up my 150 lb, 58" Samsung plasma. Would recommend to anyone.
It works!! Now I just need a volumn control. Too bad they don't have a all in one. Next time...
I feel like i stole this monitor for its cheap price. It is absoulutely beautifull. THe picture is crystal clear, bright, and vibrant. It fits beautifully on my desk. No more bulky cluttery mess for me. OOH and its also great for watching DVDs
I bought this camera specifically for my honeymoon trip to Paris. I have never used a Canon before but I decided to give it a go because of the great reviews. The first concern when buying a camera is the picture quality. You ask yourself if this camera will take a good picture every time you point and shoot. Well it does not! It takes about 4 good pictures out of 10. I took 250 pictures on my trip; bought the 512MB memory card, only 60 of them were print worthy. All other came out blurry or with dust particle in the air because of the strong flash. Needless to say that my wife was extremely mad at me for the horrible pictures. It maybe true that you could fiddle around a lot with the menu options that might improve your images, but on the other hand the option menu seems to be in Hebrew, impossible to understand. I'm a very well educated person, engineer, extremely computer and technologically savvy, but this menu is just impossible. If somebody tells you it's a cinch, it's probably because they spent well over a year trying to figure it out or have owned Canon cameras all their life. This is not a Point-&-Click Camera. I just was so extremely disappointed in Canon, so many good reviews that mean nothing. Hopefully this review will shed some light to perspective buyers. What camera should I buy then? You ask. I just don't know. Sony's are truly point and shoot cameras and their menus are much more easy to use. They use words like Menu, Video, and Resolution. Canon uses symbols and letters, very confusing. I would look at Cnet reviews and PC World reviews to see which Sony is on top. But overall this camera is on the bottom of my list. I write this review not to damage the image of Canon or to hurt Amazon sales but to inform buyers into making a right choice from personal experience. I never buy anything without ever reading the reviews, they provide a world of insight that the manufacturer can't mention.
Bought this to replace a Linksys WRT54G that had been giving me problems for awhile. In fact the WRT54G was to replace a original 802.11b router I purchased when Wifi was still new. First Setting up was simple, I didn't use the disk at all, just plugged it in and connected to it wirelessly with the defaults. I changed the password and SSID. Turned on WEP as I still have some older adapters being used. Works 10 times better then my Linksys, as I haven't had a dropped a connection.
Works as advertised, install was slightly tricky (instructions could be slightly improved for my specific application but that is typical for a wide application device such as this). Would recommend to anyone who is interested in extending the useful life of an old LaserJet "Tank" like a 5MP or similar.
Exactly what I needed and at a great price. Installed very easy...just plugged it into a USB port and that was it. Have had no problems whatsoever and we have had it about a month. We only use it for Skype, but it is definitely worth the price.
Well, since the maximum size cards supported by the SDHC standard of 32GB are currently disproportionately expensive, I ordered this one, and I was not disappointed with the performance.Nice and quick file operation on this card, which is also a nice compromise between size and price.Transcend is an excellent manufacturer, and I have been using their 133x 4GB SD card for several years already, and this card did not surprise me because of that experience.I consider this the best price/performance/size deal going for SD cards.Now, just watch out for the SDXC (multiple TERAbytes!) cards coming out just now.
I found that these are the best price around. If you copy or make videos these are the best. Very clear when played back.
Well, the keyboard is a dark olive drab, not black like the description says. I don't really care too much about the color though. I like the natural keyboard layout, I just wish they had made it a little wider between the keyboard and the numpad so that they could have kept the traditional layout for the cursor keys. The way they are set up is kind of annoying. It's not bad enough that I want to give it back, just minor really. If I used those keys more often, maybe I'd be a little more upset. Now, enough of the negatives. The keyboard feels like it's well built, and the keys seem to give just enough resistance. I get so sick of all those soft touch keyboards out there that make you feel like you're tapping your fingers on a pillow they are so soft. This keyboard actually feels good to type on. Well, that's pretty much all I have to say about that.
Video and audio are out of sync. Blacks in non HD programming are often grainy. It has an audio optical out, but it does not pass along DD 5.1 signal, so it's pointless to use the tv's audio output. "white glove" delivery service is a total joke. That is, a disaster. Insufficient space to describe the entire chronology, but Eagle and their partners are buck-passing incompetents. To top it off, when set was finally delivered, I had to help the driver unload it from the truck and then help him place it on the stand. The final topper is that the price drops by more than $100 just after I purchase. Sometimes a bargain is not worth the $ you save. I would return this lemon if it were not for the myriad hoops through one has to leap.
i love the radio. i use it while i take the dog for his walk. the headphones, on the other hand, are really, really bad. it's hard to believe Sony would produce and sell a product like them. usually, sony means the best, but certainly not in this case. i'm sure people would be willing to pay more to get a quality item. the price is excellent for the radio, but for a few dollars more, sony should consider changing the earphones.
Bought for bedroom. Not bad for price although picture quality is not as good as I thought it would be. Does not come w/instruction manual, must download from computer w/CD they enclose. May need to purchase connecting cables compatible w/your cable choice. Sound good. I think the accessory control is a bit difficult to manage and setting up one remote w/your cable choice is or is not possible due to a product code not being available. Direct TV has tried to help me out but it hasn't worked fully yet. Calling Olevia support was not helpful.
I purchased this kit about six years ago. i use everything to this day (except the tripod). i love this little camera, it's got tons of features and it's easy to use. the docking station encluded makes it very easy to upload pictures to your computer. buy this!!
Love the camera, thought I could never replace my Pentax, but this is a great camera... Feels like it is well made and takes good photos and good videos. Glad I picked this camera.
Replaced original clip for vent. This one is perfect for my Chevy Express Van. It has a deep windshield and this sets real well above the dash deeper in, so that the satellite signal gets better reception. Product was delivered in perfect condition on time. I highly recommend this holder for all truck owners.
even though this is an older model digital camera it has great quality pictures easily downloaded to my computer and the battery life it maintains is much greater than i expected. and it came in the mail quite quickly too. thank you.
Well it came in good order and looks like it will work ok. but I have not tried it out as yet. It did take longer than I was hoping for, in the mail to arrive here. I really wanted both types of inks from the same company too, that would have been better. The black ink came much faster from inksmile in the mail, than the colored ink did.Thanks.
I have no idea how anyone could write a good review of this company's batteries. Really, they are horrible! The first DigiPower BP-511 I bought lasted 6 months, had nowhere near the capacity of the real Canon. Stupid me, I bought another and it died just as quickly. I'm still using the original Canon battery that came with my 40D and it is still going strong!!! I will never buy another Digipower Li-ion battery!! Believe me... I have Googled this 10 times looking for an answer... everyone hates their batteries, and DigiPower has no customer service... NONE!!!! Do not buy their batteries!!!
I used the tape adaptor for roughly one week. The tape kept trying to flip to the other side and then would eject immediately. After putting it back in the tape player (in my car) it would play for a few minutes and then eject right away. It became too much of a pain/annoyance so I threw it away
Great camera case. It holds multiple lenses as well as the camera. Everything is easy to reach.
Probably the best beginner's camera out there that produces quality photos at almost laughable costs! I bought mine used for $60 (body only) with a kit lens ($40) and the f/1.8 50mm ($80). Combine all of that, I have a $180 dSLR to learn from until I have the money to purchase a better body. The previous reviews have hit the jackpot on why you shouldn't get this camera, but I'm here to tell you why you definitely SHOULD.1. Ability to upgrade to the hacked firmware[...] (guide to updating your 300D: [...]- Enables Custom functions menu- Enables Flash Exposure Compensation using SET button- Enables SET button function when shooting (to change image quality or shooting parameters)- Enables Shutter release w/o CF card- Flash sync speed in Av mode- Enables RAW+JPEG rec. Enables setting the quality of embedded JPEG- Enables Mirror Lock up- Enables the ability to select the autofocus mode: AI servo, Oneshot etc.- Enables setting ISO 3200With the updated firmware, the camera is completely customizable, and you'll be able to learn all about how to create the best shots2. Using manual external flashes. I bought a used speedlight for $30 and have been creating unbelievable images using bounce flashes. Who needs e-TTL2 or whatever anyway? Go with manual and learn the right way!3. It's more about the lens, less about the camera body. With a tremendous lens, any SLR will produce amazing photographs. Sure the ISO quality is terrible with 800 ISO or higher, but programs such as Adobe Lightroom and filter programs will get rid of some of the noise. The sensor is not as larger as the newer models, but with the external flash, a tripod, anything you can do with your $700 dSLR, I can do with my 300D.4. Best of all, this camera is faster and, simply, better, than any of digital point and shoots. I have a modern, 18MP megazoom camera that I use for mobile reasons, but it has nowhere the quality as the 300D.5. Buy a $5 external CF card reader and you won't have to deal with the USB1.1 speeds.6. Who cares about the small screen and the slow preview times? You can take thousands of photos on RAW at a time with a 4GB card - just review and delete later on your computer.
I just purchased an ipod and really enjoy music so I wanted something much better than the earbuds that come with it. I began my research and read a number of reviews on various headphones. I also wanted to be able to use them on my home stereo. I read a number of reviews on Sennheiser, Grado, Koss, etc. There were pros and cons to all of them. However the Senn PX100 and Koss Portapro rated consistently well. While reading a review on the Koss Portapro, one reviewer also commented that the KTXPRO1 was very good. So I decided to go with the Koss KTXPRO1 AND the Portapro. I was not disappointed by the KTXPRO1 however compared to the Portapro, they are not in the same league. So if you're looking for a good set of phones and can't afford the $37 go with these; you won't be disappointed. However, if you can spend the $37, get the Portapro as they sound much fuller.
The Zune works fine, but my question is why does it not come with a charger besides having to plug it in to your computer? Seriously, at least cell phones provide you with some kind of charger whether a home or car charger. The Zune is not exactly inexpensive so would it hurt Microsoft to provide you with some kind of charger? Preferably a car charger because you can plug it into your computer at home and charge it there for home charging, but that of course means you have to have your computer on. Then, the accessories available for Zune are either dirt bottom cheap junk made in China (i.e. my car charger that Amazon recommended I buy along with the Zune that broke within literally 5 days. The wires came right out of the plug that goes into the Zune in less than a week, NICE. Or you have the choice to buy a Zune car charger for a minimum 40.00 dollars or more. The top of the line cell phone chargers only cost around 30.00 dollars. Microsoft needs to get with it and treat their customers right. The company is obviously cheap and stingy and doesn't know anything about doing right by their customers.
The sound quality of this mic is very good. When using it for gaming my friends have said that my voice sounds very clean and crisp. Now for the comfort. I barely even feel the mic when it is on my head, it is very comfortable. Ig you are looking for a good sounding mic for a fairly inexpensive price I recommend this product to you. Also this product arrived to me days before it was scheduled to arrive.
Perfect fitment. Does well with protecting lens mounted out and mounted for storing. No issues thus far. I would definitely reocmmend this for your lens!
The cable was 1/3 the price a leading office supply stores and came in the same package. If there is a downside, 4 ft would have been better.
WOW! All I can say is that it gives the bass I was looking for. I use it in a room 8 x 11 not even half the volume and sound comes very clear, loud, it is just amazing!.The company a bought provide a greate shipping service, it was packed properly, no damage. I recomend this product.
I like this radio. The sensitivity is terrific. I compared it with my Sangean ATS 909 and Icom R71A. It was much better than my Sangean and almost as good as the Icom in sensitivity. It's about half the size of the Sangean and with no protruding controls to break off. A really solid feel to the case. There are some operational features that are at first odd, one page only where you can activate SSB e.g., some pages that support auto scan and others that don't. But You quickly sort out the pages the way you want, store your frequencies how you want. The built in charger and the backlite are neat too. Really an outstanding radio.
THIS ITEM WORKS GREAT BUT IT IS HARD TO CONTACT THESE BONEHEADS.IF YOU NEED A PART YOU MUST GO TO OUTSIDE VENDER AND SEE IF THEY HAVETHE PART YOU NEED. THEY NEVER ANSWER E-MAILS OR HAVE TELEPHONE SERVICEI HAVE X5 AND ITS HARD TO GET PARTS LIKE A BATTERY OR A CORD IT WONT WORK WITH MAC FOR DOWNLOADS THIS COMPANY SUCKS BUT THE HAVE GREAT PRODUCTS
The product is as described and it has withstood the more than average wear and tear. Perfect for dorm rooms etc.
The Harman Kardon sounds GREAT!! Even when I have it playing inside, you can hear it outside in the backyard! Anyone I've shown it to, gets a smile on their face when I turn it up.It's hard to believe this little thing sounds sooo good. Base is rich and the sound is crisp. Couldn't have asked for more.
This combo works just fine as a mouse and keyboard. However, I ended up replacing my original in a very short period of time because I kept dropping the mouse off the edge of my desk. The mouse was sturdy but it could only take so much abuse before it went to mousie heaven.The other problem I had was a tendency to wander away from the desk while holding the mouse. Later, after a half hour of frantic searching, I would find it on the file cabinet, in my pocket, in my brief case. It was harder to keep up with than my ink pens.I eventually bought a wireless Stealth keyboard with a pointing device built in and have had it for the last two years without a problem.
I love my Palm IIIxe and I wanted to make sure that it would be able to stand the beating that I give it. The PalmGlove was up to the task. My Palm gets dropped, tossed, and spilled upon and is doing great. The case has also stood up to a fair amount of abuse.I like the inside pouch, it carries my bank card, business cards, and a VISA perfectly. If you use your Palm a lot and don't want to worry about it beaten to death, pick up a PalmGlove, it is worth the money.
I don't own a Mac, nor have I ever used one. So I was a tad leery about getting one (or rather, asking for one for christmas). Nonetheless I did, and I got one. I had read reviews about folks having difficulty using the iPod (iGod) with the Windows operating system, but I have yet to encounter any insurmountable obsticles. Its software (iTunes) loaded flawlessly on my Windows XP system. I had to run out to get a dock connector cable with a USB port to use with my PC, but it was worth it. When I sat down to begin loading my CDs onto my new toy, I expected to experience the troubles others had encountered. But, there were none!!! Before I knew it, I had 300 songs on my iGod. I'm now up to 1284, and I've only used 4.36 GBs of my 15 GB. Now, my partner and I don't have to argue about which and how many CDs we can fit in our luggage to take with us on our next trip (which is today.) I also purchaced the iTrip to play my iGod in my car, on my favorite Irish Pub's radio, where ever. I absolutely love it!!Update: Our trip was fabulous, and my iGod performed better than expected using the iTrip. We didn't need to hunt for clearer FM stations during the entire 3-hour car ride. And, in our hotel room, we broadcasted to the in-room FM radio instead of needing to lug our speakers with us. I'm also up to 1672 songs and still have tons of space.
Mine faded even on the first few pages. This could be an individual case, but I was very disappointed at this problem. Now I have printed about 300 pages? in total, and none of them was dark enough to read in dim light.
Need a calculator that fits snugly into the palm of your hand? This is one. The LCD display clearly shows the numbers in most lighting. The rubberized keys make for non-slipping of data entry. This device easily fits into a pocket.
I returned this product months ago, and I have yet to see my refund. Order at your own risk, the quality is rather misleading, for the product is basically hard, dry ice in a piece of nice cloth. Pretty unreliable, too bad I can't see my refund yet, even though it's been over 3 months.
I bought this radio to use on my 13' whaler because it's waterproof. It worked perfectly and it definitely proved to be waterproof (saltwater). After selling the boat, I put the radio in the shower and it works awesome. The most amazing thing about the radio is the battery life. It seems like the batteries never die. Great Product
Record TV shows from the RCA input jacks. It recorders from the line out put of my cable box to the line input on the unit. Easy to use, has auto shutoff so when the tape is finished it shuts off auto maticallyGood deal
very satisfied with product and convience to have it shipped to my daughter in vermont
No doubt, Bose is the king of sound systems.I bought this multimedia system about 2 weeks ago after spending three months in comparing it with well known brands. None of them stands to the level of refineness, Bose has.Carrying my CD with some of my fav songs including hiphop, techno, jazz and Indian Bollywood, I compared lots of systems. Bose captures each anc every sound/beat and is crystal clear. With volume/mute control at ur hand, amplified sound and easy connections, its an excellent system for PC/laptops.Only cons is the cost. With other brands you can probably get a 5 speaker system with woofer etc, and cheaper than this, but then..it wont be Bose..!!!
thats all i need to say. i couldnt find a better camera for such a great price. the macro setting is my favorite but the fireworks option was spectacular for the forth of july. just frekin awesome
Just a me-too of the other review. Quality should be a given, and that's here, but I'm still amazed by how long I've been using this cartridge. Dozens and dozens of high-quality glossies at photo-quality resolutions, all spectacular. (I'm using the excellent HP 970Cse, which I can also recommend. Double-sided printing is even handier than it sounds.) The other compatible cartridge has less than half the capacity according to the specs, so why bother?
jnust like advertised, the ml-2010 is compact and fits nicely in the smallest locations. it prints fast, it was easy to connect to our netwrok, and is very efficient. the only thing i dont know about is how long will the toner last, and how expensive will it be to replace, becasue we have not gotten to taht point yet.its a great printer
I bought this for a room to setup with an Optima HD66 3D projector. The projector was bright with 2500 ANSI lumen rating but only 4000:1 contrast ratio.The packaging was quite sturdy and well cushioned. Installation was simply two hanging screws/nails that are best go into studs. I hardly see any sharp crease. There were only couple of wrinkles on the bottom, but most won't notice once projector is on.In pure darkness, everything look good- almost as good as rear projection. However during the day when indirect sunlight emits from adjacent room's windows (10 feet away), it becomes difficult to see dark scenes in movies (bright scenes are fine). Light-blocking curtains was installed to block out good amount of lighting (but not all), and the brightness from projector was satisfactory, even in 3D mode.A projection screen need to be matched with power of the projector and the lighting in the room. This screen has gain rating of 1.1, which does slight reflection from the neutral rating of 1.0. For Optima HD66, it was good enough. However I wasn't happy with the projector and its converter's performance and resolution, and I went with Sharp's XV-Z17000.The Sharp's new 3D 1080p projector has a rating of 1600 ANSI lumen, and much higher contrast ratio of 40000:1. But it's not enough power to project dark scenes when the ambient light in the room cannot be fully controlled. So I ended up getting a pearlescent screen material with 1.5 gain, which the extra light reflection makes up for the weaker projection. This screen for the same size costs at least 4 time the price of this.In summary, if you have a room with good light control, and a projector with right power/contrast, this deal can't be beat.
This speaker is a great size, a good price and most of all a great sound. I replaced my older big-bulky speaker with this one and could not believe the extra space I had. This sound was actually good as well.
I purchased this product to use in my Blackberry Curve and it works great! Excellent price and fast shipping.
Now that I am 60+ I can't ever find a damn thing i put down, so i've got buds scattered everywhere ,and never know which ones i'll find first. When i plug in the colbys ,with their clear, strong highs, and solid bass you don't know if you've plugged in a $10 or a $100 pair . solid sound and comfort,i've got my moneys worth.
Our family purchased this printer exclusively for photos. We have a 4 MP camera and the photos look professionally produced.We find that it is easy to use; however, to our disappointment, it does not produce true borderless prints. Photos emerge with 3 sides borderless and the 4th trailing side must be cropped with a paper cutter to remove a 3/8-inch white border. This was not made clear on the packaging nor on any reviews that I had read.We have also experienced paper jams that other people have mentioned, ironically, only with the HP brand photo paper and not with the Ritz photo paper we were given when we purchase our camera.Given the price of the replacement cartridges and paper (Consumer Reports estimated the price per 8 1/2x11 page to be $1.10); we will do the majority of our printing at [a store]. The printer will be used for convenience and fun.
Seller did a great job sending this to me, took only 5 days, cable works great for what i'm using it for (Xbox360). I would defiantly buy from this seller againSeller was Bargaincells
I bought this camera as a gift for myself on christmas of 2004. This far, I'm very pleased with the quality, color, features and performance of the camera. The only problem I found (the reason for a 4 star instead of a 5 star rating) is that pictures doesn't come always properly focused and usually you'll need to ask the camera to re-focus
its pretty nice. the feel is awesome especially the leather where the wrists lie. awesome for people that do a lot of typing. back and forward buttons are awesome. and the hot keys are extremely useful. only had this keyboard for like a month and its held up nicely. just still waiting to see if the keys go bad in it like my last keyboard. hopefully they wont.
This is a really cool media player device and mine has worked flawlessly, BUT... Archos wants you to pay additionally to unlock 60% of it capabilities. Go to there website and see for yourself. Do yourself a favor and buy a netbook from Amazon.
This product is great. Instead of hardwiring my house I can use the electrical in the house. My wireless doesn't work to well since I have police officers and firemen living on the same block with their radios interfere with the signal.
The cam works well on our IBook and our Powerbook. It is not supposed to work on the Powerbook because it does not have enought RAM but it does so I am not complaining. My only complaint is that it will not turn on in Skype if it is not plugged in to the USB port when Skype starts up. You have to shutdown Skype, plug in the cam and then start Skype. I must admitt that the clamp thingy is worthless. We use a mini tripod to hold it in place. For a Mac make sure you have the latest version oc macam.
i tried to order this harman kardon. but they call me right next they to tell me that it was sold out ... don't have to wait for it ... get a another model ... good service so far ...
I haven't had to use this item much since purchasing it a few months ago, but so far it has worked well. It charges my Sansa e280 as quickly as connecting the player to a computer USB port. I particularly liked that this came with the proper cable to connect the power supply to the player so I don't have to worry about losing the cable that came with the Sansa if I accidentally leave this somewhere.What's puzzling about this product as well as many other accessories for the Sansa e200 line is that supplies seem to be extremely limited. I ended up buying the only remaining black Vizor in a local store because Amazon initially had it as a "preorder" for a long time and then had it listed at a ridiculously high price once they claimed to have it. This power supply was offered at a good price when it first came out, but now it seems like it's only available from Marketplace sellers at a significantly higher price. I don't know whether this lack of availability and erratic pricing is within Amazon's control, but it is a little frustrating that Amazon is carrying so few of the available accessories for the Sansa e200 series line of players when they have each of the players in that line available for sale at a significant discount.
I love this shower radio. Sound is like no other shower radio & it is very sturdy. It looks very nice as well. Well worth the money. The timer option is a nice feature as well.Pros: Looks nice, made well, works great!Cons: I don't really have any cons....it is bigger than most "shower radios" and a bit heavier. But this, in my option isn't really a "con".Great product - I would recommend to a friend!
Back when I was employed, one of my favorite workday pastimes was the old standby: dropping my pants, photocopying my bottom, and distributing the results to my colleagues' inbox. When I retired a few months ago, there was always something missing from my day. Fortunately, technology had the solution: the fax machine. Now I can deliver my message to my ex-coworkers from the comfort of my living room. Finally, I'm enjoying retirement.My first few attempts were failures. I don't care how slim you are, you simply can't squeeze your cheeks through the rollers on an ordinary fax. After returning the first 3 machines I had bought, the HP OfficeJet 5510 provided the answer to my prayers. The spacious flatbed scanner can accommodate even the most expansive derriere, and the scanning temperature is just right.I'd highly recommend this product to anyone looking for an affordable all-in-one printer/fax/scanner/copier/bun warmer, and I'd also recommend it to anyone looking for a new hobby. Happy faxing!
I have been using this keyboard for almost a year, now, and I am very happy with it. The layout is very comfortable, and the keys are easy to press. It is very easy to keep my hands, wrists, and arms in a straight, ergonomic position. Furthermore, I love the padded wrist rest and the stand that raises the bottom of the keyboard (the part closest to you). I would definitely recommend this keyboard.On the other hand, I do not like the mouse that comes with it at all. It is really heavy, even if I remove one of the batteries. Ergonomic mice should be light among other things. Also, the shape of the mouse forces you to bend your wrist, which is why I actually stopped using it. Now it sits in my desk drawer, and I keep hoping mice will take this mouse away. Also, the scroll wheel is quite difficult to move, and it is raised too high above the mouse, especially given the poor position your hand is in.If you need a wireless keyboard, buy this, but plan on using the mouse as a paperweight. Otherwise, get the Microsoft 4000 keyboard; it's cheaper and wired, but it doesn't come with the mouse.I've reviewed this in more detail on this post: [...]. Check it out.
Of course, if someone has a problem with something they are going to complain about it. The few people that have had a problem with their TIVO are no exception.I myself just got one and i think it is absolutely great.Contrary to what others are saying it doesn't degrade picture quality! I use the video jacks it came with instead of the cable wire. It's the use of the cable wire that will degrade the quality because the signal has to go from the cable box to the vcr to the tivo to the television. If you use the video the signal goes directly from the cable box to the TIVO.Also you do not have to pay the monthly service. If you just want the pause and rewind live tv function and if you want to set your own channel and time then you don't need to pay for the updated tv grid which allows for the season pass function.The setup itself was very easy and straight forward. The only confusing part may be the ir probes, which i mention later.It didn't take 10 hours or 2 days to set up like some have said. For me it took about 2 hours to format the harddrive, but it's not like you can't start using it right away. You can use the pause live tv function while it's formating. You just have to wait before you can pick shows to record.The basic setting, which gives you the maximum 40 hours, is indeed very tolerable unlike what others are saying. It looks like a streaming video off of the internet on a CABLE MODEM, it gets pixelated at a few points. But the best setting is still what I chose it leaves me with 11 hours of time, which is plenty.The only thing i hate about it is the way it changes channels. You have to attach these probe-like things to your cable box. When you change the channels the signal goes from the tivo to the cable box via a wire attached to the back of the tivo that goes to the cable box by way of the probes. This can get annoying at first because you have to find the right codes and settings. Once you find it about 10 minutes later you should be alright. Channel surfing can become stressing though because of this long delay to change the channel, so i suggest you use the guide. I timed it and it takes 7 seconds to switch a channel.If you are worrying about the daily call and if they are free, you can check tivo.com and they have a list of the numbers the device calls to. I live in an area that isn't too major and i had two numbers to pick from. They've added new numbers since then. Also if someone calls or uses the phone while tivo is on it, it will automatically hang up and you wont know the difference, tivo will just make the calls later.All in all it's money well spent. Remember someone is going to have a problem, it's that way with anything. And if it's a headache for them they will nitpick everything about the system and most likely exaggerate it.
Not great. Music sounds scratchy and skips. Quantity not quality.Worked fine for my 3 & 5 year old party favor mix cd.
this product freeze my computer sometime. after i remove it never freeze my computer again. the video card heats up a lot.
It's just irresponsible for a company to put out a new product that has NO SUPPORT/ EDITING SOLUTION AVAILABLE. And the promise of future support? That's a $1300 bet you're making PLUS what you may have to pay for the editing software that happens to support this new format.NO WAY would I buy this thing. My advice is to wait a few months. An HD version of the JVC Everio can't be far behind and I'm sure there will be others.
We have had our Audrey for about two weeks now. Our overall impression is a good one. The unit is sturdy and goes well with the decor in our kitchen where it is kept. The name is a bit odd, but you forget about it after a while. We believe that while it is not perfect, it is a good start for this type of product.Installation is very easy and fast. Audrey was connected and running in a matter of minutes. User's guide is large and easy to follow. It is very non-technical. User's who have any technical questions beyond how to plug it in and set up a custome ISP will have to look elsewhere.Browsing- We did not purchase the Audrey for the purpose of browsing the internet. We thought this was a job better left to the computer in the upstairs office. Our reason for Audrey was to have quick access to email, a common shceduler, and a common address book. As it turns out we use it to surf a lot more than we ever thought. It really pales in comparison to using a PC for browsing, but the ease and speed of getting on the net, and the location in a central family place has caused a lot more use in this fashion than we ever expected.Email- This is where Audrey really pays off. Email that is simple,quick, and accessible. We have begun to really use email a lot more because of this. Audrey lets you know if you have email waiting by flashing. It has become second nature to look for the flashing light on Audrey just as we would our telephone answering machine. Email program is very simple and stripped down compared to outlook, but it serves its purpose and gets the job done efficiently.Address and Datebook- Once again, simple and effective. Pick an email address from the address book, tap it, and up pops the email program addressed and ready to go. We find it very useful to have all this information located in one central area for the whole family to use. Audrey will sync to two different palms, but we haven't had a chance to try this feature yet.Nothing is perfect. We have had a few problems with our unit. Twice it has locked up after an automatic download and left the modem connected until we arrived home in the evening. We only have one phone line in our home, so this could present quite a problem if someone is trying to call and leave a message. There are also channels that are updated online and then you are able to view these without connecting back to the internet. It is only fully successful here about half of the time. We are able to get the weather channel on all occasions, but things like ABC News, ESPN, and CBS Marketwatch are very unreliable.Overall we are very pleased with our purchase. It serves our needs well when we want it to, and fits nicely in the background of the kithen when not in use. We purchased Audrey over the other choices of web appliance because it was smaller and you are able to choose your own access/email provider. No regrets at all. The only caveat that we would add is that we didn't buy this appliance as our only source to surf the net. If that had been the case our choice may have been different.
This thermos is perfect. I love the size, the handle, and the shoulder strap. I wish it had a backpack strap that would be cool. It holds a lot of water and fits ice cubes nicely if they are not overfilled in the tray. It keeps water cold for a very long time. Have not tried the hot feature yet. I like that you only need to unscrew the cap one rotation to pour from - makes it fast and easy.
The price is good for a privacy filter screen, but the performance in terms of actual privacy is not impressive.A good filter has a small area from which the computer screen can be seen - ideally, just by the user. This screen's viewable area is rather large, allowing people in quite a range to see what's on the screen.We got this as a gift for a niece. Testing it out at home first, we put it on my spouse's laptop and from almost every position in the room I could see the computer screen clearly. If you truly need privacy, move on.
I have had this unit for just under a year. So far it has worked fairly well. Several reviews complain about poor sat reception and that it doesnt even work in the car.I have been able to get good reception in the car, as accurate as 6 feet (when laying on the dash). While on my knee it stayed within 15-20 feet. Even in my house, away from the window i get spotty reception. I have not tried it under trees yet.The features are awsome. all the data collection when laying a track is great.I have also read in a few reviews that the unit will turn off for no reason. I have experienced this twice. When i turn it back on it goes back to what it was doing before shutdown (i was laying a trail). Not sure why this occurred but it is a bit annoyingThis unit was a gift so i didnt get to do research and make my own choice. Had i had that oppt. i probably would have either bought this one or more than likely the 60CS. [...]I go backpacking annually in SW Colorado and this was the only reason i was given this. I had no intensions to use the unit for street navigation. But I have played around with it. It seems to work ok but it certainly wasnt designed for street applications.Once i start doing so geocaching and packing with it, testing it under different environments and coverage, i plan to update this review.Until then i would have to say i have been please with the unit.
I'm always reinstalling computers or laptops... so I was in the need for a very simple and usefull kvm switch.
Ok, this amp is very, very good for the price i have two 12"s and this amp and it rattles my car like if king kong was smashing it. This amp rocks!
spent less than $3 on these speakers for my 8 year old daughter's itouch. They are WONDERFUL!! Battery operated. btw, i haven't had to change the batteries once for 3 months and she uses these speakers EVERY day! Perfect for kid's with ipods or itouches. My daughter brings it on sleepovers,vacations.. she takes it everywhere! Her and her friends set up these tiny speakers and do routines in the backyard too! I loved these so much, that I went online to order 2 more for her friends gifts, and one more for my 6 yr old son who just got his first itouch. His works just as good and he loves it too! My daughter's friend's Moms are asking where I bought them. Can't believe they do not cost more money! Can't say enough good things about these speakers. Great buy!
Years ago, I used to stuff like this on my job. We paid top dollar, but this is every bit as good at a very reasonable price. I got tired of the pile of routers, modems, switches, VoIP devices, it was a mess. I finally put up a plywood board, and used this stuff to organize the cabling. Our ISP came by the other day and his jaw just dropped. It was clean, organized, and easy to work on, thanks to this product.
What more can be said, as PNY is a trusted memory supplier to OEMs and also in the upgrade market. These modules fit perfectly, run at their advertised speeds, and will work well in your PC build or upgrade. In the 12 or so years I've used PNY memory modules in my upgrades, I have never had a failure. Not ONE! Buy it, you'll not be disappointed!
I have bough serveral of these mice. The are good mice with accurate movement and everything one could ask for . .. except once extremely important problem: if the ball pops out of the socket, the slightest impact against another object produces a small scratch or dent in the ball. I ask you . . . even though a mouse is supposed to stay on a desk how many times does it fall to the floor buy accident. Well, with this mouse one time is enough to render it almost unusable.This small scratch or dent in the ball catches against the three plastic guides in the socket producing a small hitch to the movement to an incredibly annoying freeze of the ball moving anywhere.Small as this may sound, even one dent in the ball will catch dozens of times and hour if you move the ball a lot as in during game play or heavy editing of a text.Despite the advantages I love in this type of mouse I will never buy it again.
Very slim DVD player that really does read every disc we stick in it - even those that our previous DVD player would not.
Setting up my 5.1 surround sound system with a digital cable box, DVD player, two VCR's, and a CD player was easy. Just reading the instructions for the RM-VL1000 gave me a headache! Set-up is very time-consuming and even simple functions require several steps. Add to that buttons that don't line up with their functions on the LCD screen and you have what might be the least user-friendly remote control on the market!I returned mine before it ever had a chance to control anything in my house!Save a few dollars and get the Sony RM-VL900. You'll lose the LCD and joystick but you'll get an incredibly user-friendly remote that will be ready to use in minutes with full learning capability and easily programmed macros.
42" Dell TV died few weeks ago. Dell will assess problem for ~$250 (not including shipping costs) at which point, if it can be fixed, they will charge more to repair. We literally are making our last payment on the 0% plan this month. We were watching TV, heard a fizzling and lost picture. We watch rarely, mostly football, so last year was quite an expensive season of football.
First of all the people I bought this from did everything right. Got it to me quickly, etc.But I purchased it primarily for music and ebooks, and have found limited sites that I am able to get the books from and the music program is not compatible with my PC which is also a Dell. I have heard there are remedies for that, but haven't been able to fix it thus far.It does have a nice screen; easy to read. It came with an extra battery which is nice since I spend a lot of time camping and like being able to carry reading materials this way.Worth the price, but probably would get another Palm next time.
CyberHome = Worst quality products.Email CyberHome three times. No response.They don't support their products.
This was a great value. We were not able to charge my wife Ipod touch so we are good to go.
This is a great little audio player. I bought it mainly for running, because it's compact and looked nice. It really is smaller than any cell phone I've had, so it fits in my pocket easily. It plays mp3's and WMA's with no error. Make sure you use a sync program like Windows Media Player to transfer songs. I have had a few problems playing songs that I just dragged and dropped using Windows explorer. I didn't really need the FM radio, but I use it more than I had expected. It's easy to control with one hand. The voice recorder isn't as good as a decicated digital recorder, but it works well for personal notes and such.The player has some other great functionalities like an equalizer, sleep timer, flipped viewing, fade-in, shuffle play, FF speed control, many display options, and an auto-off for the lighted screen. The headphones have pretty good sound, but I replace them for a non earbud style set. The AAA battery does provide about 10 hours or playback, but I invested in some rechargeable batteries, which last about 7-8 hours, but can be refueled. All in all, this player has great sound, is simple to use, but contains all the advancedments that you could expect from a more expensize digital audio player.
The recycled Ink cartridge for my Canon Multipass C3500 is the quality I expect. I am very pleased with it. I will buy again from LDProducts.com.I also purchased from LD a laser toner cartridge which I haven't had to open and use yet. I expect the same quality from it also.
I have a Canon 20D camera and needed to purchase a wide angle lense for my landscape photography. (I photograph in-ground pools and surroundings)I bought the Canon EF-S 10-22mm lense which turned out to be a spectacular purchase! This lense is everything it is advertised to be. It is able to capture the entire shot I need and has no distortion or vinette's in the corners as some lenses may have. If you are looking for a wide angle lense for your Canon, this is the one to buy!
Great for putting your Mac Book next to your Apple monitor and using extended desktop. I use this daily on my desk at work at a software company. I have had several co-workers comment how nice this stand is and where I bought it.Well made, well thought out and nice looking. Fits well.
OK, I have a Texas Instruments PCMCIA (PCI) port that is supposed to be compatible with Type I, II, and III PCI cards. This card fit OK in my laptop's PCI slot, but not the TI, and it's because of the row of raised dots on the card. I have a PCI disk drive that fits into both slots, and the only difference between the two cards is that row of dots. Otherwise, I suppose this is a fine product, but I don't get the compatilbilty issue.
I recently bought this travel bag by Wacom. I though to myself, I mean if Wacom makes it well it perfect for my new tablet. Not so!!! As the other review has said here its really really a tight fit. Seems smaller. Don't know about you but what were they thinking when they made it soo tight. Also as one of the other reviewers mentioned "I hope the zippper doesn't break." Well it did with me when i tried to squeeze my Brand New tablet in there. I'm just glad Wacom does a good job on tablets but they need to stay out of the Travel Bag business. Trust me find another bag for it. Google it or something. This bag is too pricey for the quality. I really wanted it to be a great product, but alas you can't have everything.
If you are buying a DVD player and not thinking about moving up to high definition then this is a great choice for the money. The picture quality for the DVDs is great. The standout feature is it's ability to play movies you rip onto a separate HDD through the USB connection. I have my whole catalog of movies on one HDD that plugs into the DVD player. I can then play any movie I want without having to dig through the DVDs.The biggest downside is the remote which is poorly designed; nothing is intuitive (hence the 3 stars on "easy of use")
Good kit wish the battery that came with it fit my camera I had to go buy a different one but still happy with the buy.
Pretty good, even around 5 pm as the sun was setting I could pick upChicago 720 from 500 miles away. Not perfect, no, but its an aftermarketreceiver, the main thing was to shut down the alternator whine and clickingI had before. Now I can actually hear AM at night and local stations comethrough ok in the daytime. Also no noticeable difference on FM at all. Wellworth the purchase.
I'm not sure why the item pictured is listed as the SteadiStand for Merlin, but it is in fact a different Steadicam product. The product number for the actual SteadiStand is: 601-7910. If you do a search for this on Google you will find the correct product on Tiffen's website. It should come with a carrying case and both the legs and top section.
Never buy any product from rio ever, this is a horible product and I couldn't get anyone to tell me how to get it to work. I was absolutly horrible
I installed this just over the weekend and it was very easy to install and it works wonderful. It gives a very wide view.
Delta Air Lines has been using this ear plug for ramp workers for ages. I've tried many types of retail ear plugs and I always go back to this one. It's really soft and allows it to conform to your ear which helps with noise reduction. Perfect for noise reduction at hotels. Ever had little soccer or hockey brats racing down the hallway late night? You'll be glad you brought the plugs.Another plus, this ear plug keeps it's shape much longer than ordinary plugs. Can't lose with this product. I see someone's post about it not being the right size for their ear. Go see an ENT doc and he will make you speciality plugs for a nice profit.
The build quality of this product is solid overall. The documentation is excellent, and installation was fairly straightforward using the provided template. The only difficulty I encountered was that the vent cover did not initially snap into place as stated in the manual and required some creative adjustment.The fan operates as described, turning on only when its temperature threshold is reached and turning off when the heat inside my cabinet dissipates. My one complaint with this product is that the fan itself is NOT as quiet as I had hoped.I can hear it distinctly when listening to my system at low volume. This is definitely something to consider depending on the proximity of your media cabinet to your listening position. In my case, I feel that the benefits provided by this solution - i.e., extending the lifespan of my A/V equipment by keeping my cabinet properly ventilated - outweigh the one negative.
Had Problems With Type 1 or 2 Cards But this one was listed perfectly and works great
We love this product. It fit's our laptop perfectly; nice and snug. The colors are great and the folding out feature of the handles is very "handy". Definitely recommend it.
I love this flash attachment! It does exactly what it's supposed to do...diffuse flash and soften shadows. Well worth the money. Easy to install, and fits in the Sony flash case with it on the flash. I never take it off my Sony HVL-F42AM!
I bought this Sony camera as a gift for my girlfriend. I've had only one Sony cybershot that's only 2 megapixels and I still use it regardless of the lower Megapixels. Sony makes excellent cameras and the DSC-T10 is no exception. The selling point for her was the various colors it comes in, as well as the minute size. It can easily fit in the palm of your hand. As far as picture quality goes it takes amazing, clear pictures. Similiar to other digital cameras you can choose the quality of the pictures before you take them. The interface is easy and the LCD screen to view your pictures is large and vibrant. The only complaint I had was that the cover faceplate that goes over the lens only opens manually which is like my old 2 megapixel cam. I would've hoped that they had an automatic open button for it. Overall, it's an amazing camera and I'm looking to get the black version of it.
You need Windows XP and, more specifically, Windows Media Player 10 to make this player work. If you don't use XP, and I don't, go find another player.I filed a complaint with iRiver and the person who answered it was arrogant and combative. I own older iRiver products but my two new T-series players are going back. With as many choices as there are out there, you can bet I won't be buying another iRiver.
Have had no problems so far. It has clear picture, no distortion, good colors. Feels so much better than my old CRT!I'm never going to own another CRT again.
I love this set! On sale at 29 bucks, plus with the 20% rebate from logitech, this was a FANTASTIC buy! I love that there's even less cords on our desk now. The battery life in both is exceptionally long, I was very impressed!The only thing that was a little off was the shape of the mouse. I found it an odd shape, it almost felt like it was meant for a left hand more than a right. Though after a few uses I got so used to it I barely notice it now. :o)Definitely works well, haven't had a single problem for the several weeks I've had it, and I would most definitely buy it again!
yep this usb hub does what is says it does! it's ugly though so use it where people wont see it.
I've had many and continually update (handing down the older units) and I couldn't say enough about Presto and their product! Simply awesome and it couldn't have been a smoother transaction that AMAZON provided! You rock Amazon! Thank youjohnb
I went to a local electronics retailer with a good return policy and bought the best camera form all the major brands. The Canon had the best picture quality by a long shot in this class. Also, the time from turning on the camera to taking a picture was one of the fastest which has allowed me to catch pictures of my son that other cameras would have missed.
I have this nice monitor and still using it (got it from baby shower). My daughter is almost [...] and I love it the very first time I used it because the sound is very clear, durable and dependable. Highly recommended!
my product came faster than i expectd, it was exactly what i asked for. it worked. nothing went wrong. i couldnt ask for more
I purchased this mp3 player for my daughters 4th Birthday. I tried to set it up early so that she could use it right away. The computer recognized the mp3 player and I was able to transfer her music to the device. The MP3 player won't turn on at all. I have fully charged the device and had no luck powering the device on. I have tried to reset the device and it will not reset. This MP3 player broke in the package during shipping or was defective to begin with. I have researched this problem on the web and have found many people with the same problem and no solution.
I'm proud of this buy, it's incredible this product, I never had an iPod and I'm sure you love it when you have one
I bought this router to replace the Linksys Dual-band Wireless N Router that I paid over $200 for.This router runs the Linksys router in the ground. The ease of installation, speed, coverage area, and reliabilty are 100 times better than the Linksys. I don't have the heat problem some other reviewers have had. This router even has a USB connection to connect a printer, etc. so it can be used on your SOHO network.I highly recommend this router.
The video quality is better than my old adapter but its video is really bright and sometimes it gets blurry. The audio is not good at all sometimes. I use this for Call of Duty Black Ops and the main guys voice sounds terrible. Overall it should get about 3.5 stars but I can't do that so it gets 4 stars.
i installed this cable from one switch to another from one end of the house to the other and have had no problems
You would have to triple your cost to get all of the features packed into this bad-boy. It plays DVD's, VCD's, MP3's, CD's, CD-R & CD-RW's, just about anything you stick in. It even has the zoom feature.I'll admit that when I purchased this player with a (low) price tag I was a little worried. But after getting it home and setting it up, (really easy by the way) I was impressed with the crisp picture and overall quality of it performance. My sound system leaves much to be desired, so I can't really tell you too much about the audio quality. But if your looking for a cheap fully functional DVD player, this is the one.This model does have its limitations in regards to outputs, so be certain you check those out before you purchase it. It had everything I needed though!
I bought it for my S460, as it clearly says for S Series Notebooks, never mentioned for the Old versions of the S Series Notebook. It's voltage output is 16 V which is not compatible with my "more advanced" S 460, that needs input of 19.5 voltage. So the replicator works with all periferals, except the power supply. My notebook doesn't get enough Power so it shifts to battery usage and doesn't get enough electricy to charge the battery after its consumption.
This is a lifesaver for using headphones with my Dell D610 laptop which boasts an extremely noisy headphone jack with lots of interference at low volumes. Using this volume control, I can turn up the volume on the Dell to overpower the static while keeping the volume of the music in my ears low.The control is even less sexy than the picture on the website, if that's possible. It also doesn't work great for an extremely loud source (like my Dell port replicator's line out port), because the sound from the volume control doesn't seem to be output equally in both ears at low levels.
I have owned several webcambs before this one. It exceeded my expectations. Better resolution than other logitec webcams and great function of improving light/brightness output even if there is little light in the room. The reason why I did not give it 5 stars is because I was not able to make the microphone work. I definitely recommend this webcam.
cheap and as good as the most expensive models.why pay more.its easy to clean ,sturdy ,the only thing its handle screws tend to loosen after repeated handeling
This speaker dock has great quality sound for the money. I would recommend this speaker dock for anyone that wants a dock that can fit on the corner of a desk.
I know I won't be able to fully describe how great a product this is but I'll try.Sure you can pause, rewind and slow-mo live TV, but the bottom line is that since I got Tivo I never miss a show I want to watch. I don't even know what day or time my favorite shows are broadcast on TV anymore or care. With the Tivo Season Pass the programs I want to see just show up on my "now playing" list. Then I watch them and skip the commercials. It's freakin amazing. I can NEVER go back to life pre-Tivo.I've talked to other people who have tried other DVRs (Time Warner, Replay) and they all say the same thing "I wish I had Tivo instead." Its the software, ease of use and dependability that make Tivo great.I bought my unit three years ago and at the time it was $500. It was worth every penny then. Now its only $100 dollars. Nuff said.
This lens turned a very mundane & flat looking sunset into a quite stunning one, warm & vibrant.The lens was a perfect fit for my camera.I can recommend this lens to anyone who wants to achieve good depth of color in sunsets or add a warmer color to portraits.
After a pair of not-very-old APC UPSes failed about three years ago, I replaced them with this Tripp Lite model. They've been working nicely. I just recently replaced another pair of UPSes with this model.
I am using this mount for several months now, and am satisfied with it.It holds perfectly into the window.Even though it needs some connections to be made each time I place my IPaq in it, it isn't too much of a work.I like to be able to charge both my IPaq and my Bluetooth GPS at the same time.
good product reviews before buy, but it sucked that i had to return it when it turned out not to be compatible w/ my computer, which is crazy b/c i double checked that sort of thing BEFORE i dished out $150!!!!! won't be buying this again.
I've used Imation products since 5 1/4 inch floppies.... Some are great some are not as great.. These are good discs, I can burn them in any of my burners REGARDLESS of disc color which is rare in this sort of thing.The cases however are another story. Thin and brittle they are not really up to the job of protecting these products.If you are going to use them in a camera or local are they'll be OK, if you are mailing them, choose elsewhere.
Because of the styling of this camcorder, the view screen has no cover and is subject to being damaged. You can't with confidence use the shoulder strap to carry it because if you have the view screen side facing inward it will hit against your side and damage it. If you turn it so that the screen is facing away from you, you have to make sure that no one near you gets close enough to bump into it, thus damaging the screen.When putting it in the carrying case I feel the need to wrap it in a cloth so that it will not rub agains the inside of the case and be damaged.The color and sound are acceptable but the design problem overshadows those merits.
A must to protect the front element of your expensive lenses without interfering with the optical quality
This printer is VERY nice. It's quality is amazing. A little loud when starting up but that's all.
After doing a fair amount of Internet research about MP3 players and their features I was under the impression that I would go with an iPod. Having been in the computer industry for almost 15 years I have never been fond of the Mac and have always been a little biased towards PC's. This added to my reticence to own a Mac product and the growing complaints about service on the iPod being a 'bit' over priced I forged on.I started reading through all of the reviews I could find on the Internet and as always, found a wealth of them here on Amazon. To my dismay all the reviews I could find on product names I knew absolutely trashed the products they were reviewing which scared me immensely. Thats is, until I got to the iAudio line. The reviews were almost all positive and the complaints that were present were things I could easily overlook. I love the control, I am big guy with big hands and I have rarely, if ever, pushed the control and not had the result I was intending.I have had my iAudio X5 for over a month and I have nothing bad to say in the least. I am an avid Linux user and it works flawlessly with Linux, the sound quality is phenomenal, except the ear buds that came with mine have a lot of static in them so get rid of those. The FM tuner is great (you wont get that on an iPod). I travel a lot and I pipe my X5 through my car stereo using a cassette tape converter plugged into the stereo out port.What else can I say, this is a great product with great features and it looks good too! I also bought a case from zCover which fits the purpose but I think that as time goes on some better more versatile cases will come to market.A Satisfied Customer
I use these speakers for a small music system in our house. I was surprised at how well these speakers worked. The volume is quite loud and the sound is clear - you can hear music clearly over the whole downstairs of the house (about a 30 foot by 40 foot area).I have the speakers plugged into a USB sound card that is plugged into a wireless media device.We've been very pleased with the speakers. The fact that they don't use electricity saves us money in the long run.
I am running Vista premium with 2 GB Ram, and my laptop is still slower than my old HP amd x64. I cannot reinstall windows vista because they did not include the disk. The recommended audio driver fails installation. Video graphics are sub par, wireless is weaker than my old laptop with onboard wireless. DOES NOT SUPPORT MOST GAMES, because of the cheap intel onboard video. The remote control does not work all the time, and does not follow function with windows media player. My next laptop will be faster than this one. Dont settle for this laptop.
I bought this little system because of the price and I didn't have a lot of space. The sound quality is good. The system is set up to expand to a full five speaker system. I added an powered external subwoofer which heled with the bass. A good system for the price. I would have given the system five stars if a subwoofer would have been included.
Great screen and true to it's name it's very easy to put together. Along with my Sony projector the image is crisp as if you were looking out a window.
I like this bag a lot, everything I expected. It is not, however, anything close to waterproof. In a light to moderate rain storm it will leak like crazy. Lucky I tested it before we used it.
Had to return unit. Lexmark was very helpful, sent a new, upgraded printer and provided return label for the old one. New model, a X3500-4500 series works just fine.
These are a great value for the price. They are not adjustable and do not offer superb sound, but they get the job done for a very competitive price.
After buying a Sony Desktop 3-4 years ago I thought I would buy another Sony for school.Lets start with the negetive.The hard drive are suppose to be 40 gigs but only about 32 gigs is able to be used. The second complaint is the battery life is almost nil for the lenth I need to use this computer for school. The battery life is between 2 hour to 2.5 hours it just depends on what kind of usage you are using it for (more powerful programs will use more battery life)The third complaint is that the recovery "Disk" is accaully on the hard drive there is not an extra cd recovery disk included.In contrast,Sony makes some of the best computers for what is being payed. I enjoy the fact it does come with 512 megs of memory(Half A gig). It makes a pentium 4 go pretty fast and (not to mention the bus size for the rest of the computer geeks out there)This is a stable system I have had it for pretty close to a month and not one crash(due to system flaws)and has been very dependable for school. The dvd drive is a excellent feature and more of a added bonus but the cd burner is an awsome little burner and usful for on the spot recording (I'm a broadcast student).The bundle software I am never a big fan of but it does include some very handy software such as money 2003,Intervideo 2004 and Works those are just a few but the ones I use the most.The techincal support is the best support team out there they will speak english to you instead of computer lingo and will accaully be nice when the custumer is getting upset.I have use Sony's tech support on and off for the last three years and they truely know how to treat their custumers with kindness.I would say comparing to the computers I have used in my life (Hewitt Packard,Dell and Gateway) you are getting more for the money when you purchase a Sony Vaio and you are buying quality.
Kensington PocketHub USB 7 Ports Portable USB Hub K33366I was in need of more USB connections to my hard drive. The hub was great, freeing up the USB in the front of my desktop computer hard drive. I can now use my camera and a flash drive without unplugging something else.Well worth the money.
This is the best item I've found for using other than Nike Plus shoes. You can easily change it from one pair of shoes to another. A real life saver. Works great.
I like my camera's quality. It ranges between light and dark really well with a couple other features that are fun to discover. The cam is mostly for thicker laptops. It does come with a rubber piece to help it stay on a thinner laptop, but on my hp it still doesn't stay very well when the screen is tilted.The cord is short as well so placing it on something else isn't really an option unless you're right up next to it or you have an extension. The camera itself is a good quality camera for it's price!
First of all, always always always buy OEM toner. It lasts longer, produces better quality, and won't void your warranty. I used to repair printers, and have seen what happens when a cheap knockoff fails catastrophically. Hint: time to buy a new printer.The seller sent mine out first thing on Monday even though I ordered over the weekend. I received it before Amazon's estimated arrival date by a day. Fast, expedient service. This is the first time I bought from this seller, but I would buy again.
The product is advertised with "408 recording hours". After opening the package and using it I found fine print that states "battery life 16 hours for recording and 10 hours for playback". This requires 26 battery changes. Time for a refund.
It's a pretty decent external hard drive. USB 2.0 connection seems a little slow when transferring large files, and the drive won't turn off unless it's physically unplugged from the host computer. Other than that, it's very reliable, and a pretty good bargain for the storage capacity.
I admit I have resisted the ipod craze for a long time and finally gave in with the release of the 5th gen ipod. It's expensive, but adding video and reducing the profile of it makes it by far the best player around. I owned a Rio Carbon before this and was happy but frustrated that I couldn't keep all my cd's in one place.The unsaid accolade is also for itunes. I have struggled with musicmatch, napster, rio music manager, and rapsody. None of them can compare with the simplicity and functionality of itunes. If you haven't been a convert to the ipod age it time you were.
This bag holds my camera and extra lens easily with lots of room to spare. Velcro inside allows personalized storage options. A little bulky but great protection. Lots of pockets, too.
I have a massive CD collection. I have stored hundreds of my favorites onto a 6 oz. device. It's like carrying around several hundred CDs. I love it. It deserves 5 stars.But let me warn you all about the headphones. I am a runner--one of the reasons for me forking over the cash for one of these is so I can take my CD collection with me when I jog. But I swear, I could not get 10-feet w/o the provided earphones flopping out of me ear; in other words, they don't fit very well into my ear cartilage. The designers should have made a better earphone. Now I have to fork over [money amount]to get some new earphones.But still, the 5-star rating is warranted.
After using these less than spectacular headphones they broke at the plastic ear cuff mount, while I was using them the ear cups kept falling off when I would put them on, So I contacted Gar Trash about there JUNK that they had sold me,I was looking for the replacement part for the TRASH phones I am pretty sure they are still under warranty but Garrett has turned into such a cheeseball pile of trash company that I was having problems trying to get service for my sh8 phones, these guys are so crappy now I would not buy anything from Garrett again there service department is the worst.Oh YA UP YOURS CHARLES GARRETT
This case securely holds my GPS and fits well around it. It is kind of a hassle to get off when you need to replace the batteries but if you just turn the thing off that helps.I would rather have a case that's hard to get off then comes off when I don't want it to. You can navigate through all of the menus on it easily and the screen is visible even with the screen protectors and the case on it.
Pros: The c340 is easy to use right out of the box. Even my parents figured out how to use it in about 3 minutes.It calculates routes very quickly, which is especially helpful when you're forced to take a detour.The 6 hour battery is a neat feature-- I haven't used it for this yet, but I imagine that it'd be helpful for cyclists. There is, by the way, an "avoid highways" toggle.Cons: The fuse blew pretty quickly (after about 1 month), so I'd recommend hopping down to RadioShack or somewhere and buying a few replacement fuses. They're pretty easy to find, and really easy to install. It would have been nice if the unit came with an extra fuse.Also, upon powering up, it sometimes takes a minute or so for my unit to acquire adequate satellite signal.UPDATE, January 2008: Still happy with my c340, but a few notes. The satellite signal gets picked up almost immediately if the top of the GPS unit has a direct view (through your windshield) of the sky. If the unit only has an obstructed view of the sky, it'll have a lot more trouble picking up and retaining signal.Also, I'm not a big fan of the windshield mount that comes with this unit-- in temperatures below freezing, it has trouble adhering to the windshield, and in hot weather, the suction cup melts a little bit, and leaves a black rubbery residue on your windshield. I'm a big fan of the separately available Garmin dashboard mount, though. It doesn't use adhesive-- just grippy rubber feet and gravity-- but it stays put nicely on the dashboard.
Good value for a LAN cable. Works as intended and the color is a breath of fresh air compared to the dull white or popping blue.Can't beat this deal. (if you can, be sure to let me know).
Great product. Easy to use; data transfers quickly from computer.. No-brainer synch. Rechargeable batteries have a very long life, and recharged quickly, making travel a breeze. Handy combination recharge/synch cradle runs on 110v... Suggested improvement would be to make this a combination 110/220v charger. The Palm Vx is a winner...
Our residence is actually on farmland on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, at least thirty miles from the Baltimore stations and Annapolis (where the PBS station is located), and even further from Washington. After my wife bought a new digital TV (our first TV at this location) I decided to see if I could get any digital signals. I tried a rabbit ears from Radio Shack, and that did not work.I read about the DB2 on the Web and decided to risk the thirty bucks on it. It came promptly from Amazon. I hooked it up to a coax cable I had connected to the new TV, ran it out the window, held it up in my hand, and, VOILA, my wife got the tuner to start reading the digital and analog channels. I plugged into the ground an iron pipe that was lying around (waiting for an Osprey nest to be built on it), connected the DB2 to it about seven feet off the ground, pointed it west, and it worked like a charm. I got the Maryland PBS station's analog and digital channels perfectly, and a majority of the Baltimore analog and digital channels.The DB2 continued to work that way for a couple of months, until yesterday, when I ran into the local TV repairman. To make a long story short, he praised the antenna, said he had seen it before (though he did not sell it) and said that, for a couple of hours labor and a few parts, he could install it on a cupola on our house (which is like a barn) about 35 feet into the air. He did it, and at that location it works as clearly as cable TV. The only thing he added was a little amplifier where it connected to the coax (coax had been built into the house when it was built, though it had never been connected).He also added three other interesting pieces of info (I assume they were correct). First, when the digital switchover occurs in early 2009, the power of most digital signals will be doubled. So if you get good reception with the DB2 now, it is only likely to get better then. Second, when the switchover occurs, the VHF frequencies will be surrendered by the stations (or at least no longer be broadcasting). Thus you should buy only a UHF antenna (like the DB2) now, as a VHF antenna will very soon be obsolete. Finally, he said in his experience the DB2 was a fine antenna and very little was gained from a larger version (such as the DB4).Bottom line? I am one happy camper, and am about to go watch the Lehrer Newshour in clear, crisp, digital format...with no monthly fee for cable or satellite (instead sending my contribution in to the PBS station).UPDATE: When the full digital changeover occurred, the signals went to another band, where this no longer worked. Alas. The same guy who installed it produced a different antenna, put it on the same bracket, and digital TV returned. Sadly I don't have the name of the new antenna's manufacturer.
It picks up all the major broadcast networks in HD sitting on the floor of my basement. Someday it will be put in the attic or on the roof, but for now I can deal with how ugly it is. This antenna is awesome, and a great deal for under $38 shipped. Literally opened the box and was watching free over the air HD in less than 5 minutes. It does not get any easier than that.
This product allows you to play your Ipod over your Home Stereo System.Excellent Value!
I got a new job where I print a lot on my printer. I ended up finding one of the lowest cost per page printer in the Canon PIXMA iP1500. While the yield on these cartridges are a bit lower than most printers, they are 15% of the cost. Good service and fast shipping on Amazon made this easy too.
I bought this lens around three months ago for use with my Rebel XTI/400D. It has produced some nice shots and has great clarity and bokeh for portraits and the like. However, in this area it is really only as good as the "nifty fifty" 50mm f/1.8, which you can get on here for about $90.For me, I like to take shots of insects and other animals that tend to be skittish. For that type of work, this lens is loud and finds it tough to focus quickly, so you need to work in manual mode. By the time you get the shot, the subject has moved out of the position you were after. Also, you don't get true 1:1 macro, so the details are not as good as if you fork out the extra for the 60mm Canon f2.8 Macro USM, which has the ultra quiet focus.A recent review I read in a prestigious magazine put this lens a distant second to the Sigma Macro 50mm f2.8 EX DG, which costs about the same as this one and offers true 1:1 macro. If I could go back and buy that one I would.
Took me all of 3 minutes to put this mount on the wall, its strong and has a good quality feel when adjusting. My only wish is that it allowed the monitor to rotate so that I could put it vertical for reading documents, no reason not to buy it though - it's a good deal!
I bought this Radio Your Way in December 2005. Amazon had a great price relative to other places you could buy it, and I had a desire to have AM radio-recording capability. As you likely know if you're reading this review, this was about the only product that could do that at the time.Anyway, I used this product perhaps once or twice a month over the next year or so, perhaps recording 6 hours a month. Then in January of 2007, after only owning this for 13 months and using it minimally over that period, I was programming it to record another show when it completely froze up!!!! I tried powering down, waiting and powering it down, and then re-hooking it up to the charger.... NOTHING! So I got in contact with the Technical Support (which is only via email, but quite responsive) who had clear instructions. They involved removing the battery and going through several steps for a complete reset of the unit. It did not work! The unit would not even power on for a second ever again. When I consulted with the Tech Support they insisted that I was outside of warranty (by one month of course) and that I could send it back for repair for about $50 or so. For what, another 50-75 hours of recording again??? I don't think so!!!My recorder had been taken care of very well. It was always indoors, I was the only one who touched it, and it was only used a handful of times as I mentioned above... before it totally broke ---- DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
Veo takes blurred pictures, is very slow, holds only 10 at a time. Flimsy, like a CrackerJack prize. Veo software is a space hog. And it automatically loads two more pieces of software -- one to transmit the pics to another device, which requires a compatible ISP (more software), and one with no apparent purpose except to occupy PDA space until you pay more to get an "unlock" key and open it.Plus, the Veo software screws up Launch'Em and/or OS-5.It took a hard reset to get rid of the problems Veo caused. ... Veo is a real disappointment.
follow-up comment, June 11, 2007I ended up sending one of the broken headsets back to Koss, along with a $6 check. Turns out, these have a lifetime guarantee, and for $6, they will repair or replace them for you. I got the new pair in rapid order-- total turn-around was about 10 days. Caution--if you send these in for repair, do NOT include the pouch; they returned only the headphones, without the pouch. Anyway, it was really nice having the new headphones. BUT, this morning, I picked them up to put into the little carry pouch I use for my Nano and headphones, and found that the left earpiece was dangling again, broken at the swivel point.I really like the comfort of these headphones and the fact that I don't have to crank up the volume to hear. But, I am now actively looking for a replacement to use, as these are obviously too frail for the constant folding and unfolding they get for my commutes to and from work. Sorry to have to do this, but I would change my 4 stars down to 3 (but Amazon is not letting that happen).If you will not be stuffing these in a storage pouch but will be simply laying them on a desk or table, then these are great. If you plan to fold and open a lot, I now suggest you look for something more durable.Sorry, KOSS!------------origianal review Jan 6, 2007:Quality good enough to make me get a 3rd pairI have gone through 1.5 pairs of these things, now (my current pair is nearly ready for replacement). The first pair finally broke apart while folded in the soft bag that comes with it (I had had those about 6 or 7 years) -- I took them out and the left earpiece had broken at the plastic attach point and was left hanging. My second pair is now only 2.5 years old (purchased April 2004), and the wire at the plug end is getting iffy. If the wire moves, sometimes the phones go into single ear mode, so I guess one of the wires inside the very thin cable is breaking at the joint. This plug has a right angle into the player, and it is right at the cord end of the right angle piece where the wire is weakening. I am going to try taping it here to keep it from moving, and see if that solves the problem temporarily.I do side by side test with this headphone and others used by other individuals. I ask them to put the volume where it won't blow out my eardrums, then I listen using their phones and settings. I then plug in my portapros, and listen. So far, I have not found anyone's setup to beat the quality and clairty and volume delivered by these phones. Usually, I have to turn the player DOWN when I plug in my phones because they pick up so much more than others.If you are prepared to buy a new pair of these every 5 years or so, then these are definitely a good deal.I just wish Koss would send a hard case for storage since I do believe that the soft case does not protect them enough when they are stowed. Koss could also thicken the cable a little bit to make it more durable, or do a gradual thickening as the cable nears the plug. When I get a new pair, I will tape that end of the cable to try to postpone this problem -- less than 3 years is too soon for this to happen.Becasue of these two design flaws, I rate these a 4 intead of the 5 that the quality of sound delivers.I listen to jazz, smooth jazz, pop, rock, and audiobooks primarily.Happy listening!
Wanting to save some money and not spend 40-80 bucks on a HDMI cable, I purchased this with high hopes. Unfortunately, I was disappointed when the signal to my TV would cut out randomly for 10 seconds at a time. This makes the movie/gaming experience something to be desired when you are missing dialogue or a good action scene. I tried troubleshooting the problem by changing the cable to a different HDMI port, but still no dice. Switching the cables out was the only thing that worked. So, in the end, I wound up having to spend the money on a more expensive cable regardless.I suppose this reinforces the old adage: Buy quality; you will only cry once.
This vendor provides the purchased product expeditioudly. The quality is good and his service is exceellent.
I have been very happy with this mouse. It is smaller than most, and that makes it easier to prepare for travel. However, when I use it, it does the job nicely. It is quite responsive and once one gets used to its size, it works well. It has been very dependable and I am a satisfied customer.
I have two printers, neither is wireless and I figured this would be the perfect solution to make my printing wireless. Now I am a IT network professional and actually run a windows server 2008 enterprise edition in my home so I know how to set up and manage networks, especially wireless ones. This print server, which is more of a wireless USB router continually falls off the network for no apparent reason or pattern requiring me to reinstall it on all clients. Looking to replace this ASAP.
Just like the other user, the volume of the radio is way too low. I can barely hear what's on the radio in a shower.
I purchased this semi skeptical of how long it would last. Figuring the price was good to test it out. Thus far I have been pleasantly surprised. I have only charged it once (in about 2 or 3 weeks) and it still has full battery, I have taken several hundred pictures in that time. I have no complaints honestly. And I will certainly purchase more in the future. I use them in my Canon 10d
I received the WRONG CD in the box -- apparantly an earlier edition that did not allow for drop and drag editing or adding of audio, as specified in advertising and on the box. The manual included did not match the screens and options which appeared when I loaded my software.You would think this problem would be rather simple to solve. But it's not. Simply cannot contact Dazzle about it! Called their non-toll free help line, and was on hold for an hour before I gave up. Dazzle did not respond to my e-mail. Too bad they don't care more about their customers. Product has promise, but when you can't even get an answer to a simple question, that promise remains unfulfilled.
It doesn't work. I hooked it up, and lost all my data on my external hard drive after installing this product. DO NOT BUY. Very disappointing.
We had used a decent quality camcorder before our son bought this one. This one has been a pleasant surprise. Although the picture quality might be more like 4 stars, the features that are provided at such a low cost make this a 5 star product. It has all the fundamentals for a beginner and it fits well in medium size and small size hands (unlike some that require two hands or very large hands or cost five times as much for a small form-factor). We had it out of the box in minutes and were recording first videos with it in less than 15 minutes. The price makes it affordable for school kids to have all kinds of fun projects with it.
After five years of using an ol' RCA Lyra MP3 player I wanted something new. My old one was crashing all the time and the battery was failing so I went for the Zune. I chose it mainly because it has a big and beautiful screen that can play movies. What I got was just that, an MP3 player that sounds good, plays movies, has a picture viewer, a wi-fi connection, and can get FM radio. Since I don't download music (most of my collection is hard-to-find even in CD form) I had no problems with the Digital Rights Management scheme. Users of sites such as iTunes and PlayForSure may want to hold off in getting the device, At least until Microsoft updates the firmware with greater support of other DRM software as well as a non-crippled wireless.The music playback is crisp and clear, with a little tweaking the equalizer, has a good bass too. Movies also play very smoothly. However, unless they are Windows Video or one of a few other types of movies, conversion is required. I don't mean the built-in conversion that goes with transferring a video over, I mean a full video re-encoding. For instance, let's say you have a movie on your computer in MPEG format encoded in Divx or Xvid. These CANNOT by default be used with Zune. They must be re-encoded to Windows Video first. The best way to do that is to use the Windows Media Encoder found at Microsoft's site. The FM tuner picks up most channels, but if you're hoping that you can switch to AM frequencies, you will be disappointed. On a more positive note, the Zune can be reconfigured to use European and Japanese frequencies...if you live or travel there, that's good. The wireless connection is, in a word, crippled. You can transfer the songs to other players, but after three days or three plays they stop working.The software for the Zune is basically Windows Media Player 11 with Zune decals. But, it is setup much differently than WMP 11. It will transfer over all of your music library and and CD images you have. If you have many of these images, go to the web and download and paste in higher resolution images, approx. 200x200. Much smaller and they won't show up well on the Zune during music playback. The software is configured to sync everything you have on the computer with the Zune and is, by default, going to find songs you removed from your library and send them to the device. This would be great if you just wanted to listen to music without the hassle of finding each album individually. But, for the more experienced user, is more of an annoying nuisance until you get the software tweaked to your specifications. Songs you remove magically reappear on the Zune, until you squint at the computer screen and find the options menu. Thankfully, you can stop auto-sync and transfer over songs you listen to the most. An example of this would be an artists "Greatest Hits" album. Most of it is songs you already have with a few new ones thrown in. Unless you change the syncing options you can waste a lot of space with repeats of songs.Overall, my experience with the Zune is not better than the Lyra. But it is much more feature-rich. The design of the device itself is solid with a rubber-like coating that will resist fingerprints and minor scratches. The screen is very bright and clear. Sound quality is excellent. Battery life is a little hit-or-miss. If you start an album and play it though without skipping tracks you will get very decent battery life. But video and wireless options will drain your battery significantly. Thankfully, it charges fast.
These little speakers are ok. They can get loud for a small room, but at the pool, I pretty much have to put my ear on the speaker to hear it. It does sound better than a set of laptop speakers, and it does have a lot more bass than the run-of-the-mill laptop speakers.
Thanks Amazon for quickly helping me get a quality product!! I will buy another one when I need it!
Reviews on this product have been mixed, but so far, it is meeting my expectations 100%. Set up was a snap. I am using a silver sensor indoor antenna and get very good picture and sound. Would definitely recommend.
The quality of the pictures are not sharp compared to other digital cameras with similar pixel range. The waterproof feature compromised it a lot.
Good product and it works as it should. To all the people complaining about the $7.00 shipping charge need to consider that if you bought the product in the store for $27.00 (going rate at major discount store) + tax you'd still pay more than you would here.
I've been following the X10 product line for a long time. When I first began building my first home, my mind was racing with the possibilities that X10 offered. The biggest thing I wanted was to be able to see who was at my front door on my TV before I got up. I really don't like to sales people. I wanted that feature also for my children to check the door when my wife or I weren't home. The problem is that I didn't want to run video cable from my front door to my living room TV. That's where the XCam2 wireless video camera comes in.The camera came with pretty simple instructions, the video receiver, and the power supply (when they say wireless it's not completely true, unless you get the battery pack). The camera is only a couple inches tall and wide. The video receiver has an antenna (that you try to point to where your camera is), a power supply, and a RCA video out. There are video receivers that do sound too but those are more expensive.My practice installation worked without any problems. I just simply hooked up the video receiver to power and than to my TV. I hooked up the camera to power and told it to turn on. Bang, I was seeing myself on my TV. The range on this thing is pretty good, up to 100 feet according to X10. I currently have the X10 attached to the side of my house and have the video receiver in the basement, and the signal is very good. For those interested, I have the receiver hooked up to a modulator (turns RCA video & sound and puts it onto a cable channel) and have it put the video signal onto my cable system before it splits off to all the TVs in the house. So now anytime I turn to channel 60 (configurable) on any TV, I get to see who's at the front door.The XCam2 camera is a color camera and it does a pretty job of broadcasting the color video that it records. The XCam2 camera is not a Night Vision camera (X10 has these too). Unless I have the lights turned on, I can't see anything on the camera at night (other X10 products helped fix this by turning on my front porch lights when needed). X10 say that this camera is weather resistant. I've had it on the side of home for over six months now (through fall and winter) and it stills works great. Overall, I highly recommend this product to help secure your home and to help give you more options in your home.
I received 2 10-packs for Christmas and used them all in no time. The sound quality is great. I really can't tell the difference between these and the originals. They are large enough to fit at least 15-18 music tracks per disk, which is also great. I don't think I will use another kind of CD-R. Recommended.
My boyfriend bought this camera for me for my birthday a few months ago because I love the color pink. I also have a Canon Powershot SD400 that works perfectly, but it has been marked and scratched from using it so much over the past 2 years. As a big pictures girl, I decided that having 2 cameras couldn't be bad! But, I am very disappointed with the Casio. It's supercute, but I find myself using my Canon MUCH more because the pictures turn out much better. Almost all of my pictures with the Casio are blurry - even if I hold the camera super-steady for set it on a flat surface and use the self-timer. I have played around with the settings, and High Sensitivity seems to produce the best shots, but not even comparable to the pictures I get with my Canon. As previous reviews have stated, the Casio manual is vague and pretty much useless... am I doing something wrong? Any suggestions would be helpful, because I know my boyfriend paid a pretty penny for this camera, and it's definitely not getting its worth just sitting on my desk...
I've been using this toner for a few weeks. The print quality is excellent and I have had no problems or concerns with it. I can not yet attest to how many copies it will make comparative to the Canon model, but it saved a bundle on the front end and I would make the choice again.
Ideal for sorting and storing CDs. The boxes are easy to put together and look good on open shelving. Will probably be buying more to store my entire collection.
I've only had this watch for a month, but so far it's been a solid timepiece and a good replacement for my previous athletic watch. I've used it for a recent century ride and hikes in the Rockies and Shenandoahs. The altimeter seems fairly accurate, though it works better when you set the altitude before using it (i.e., at the start of a hike or ride).
A great little lens to have my in bag. I use it for outdoor pictures and portraits. It has good bokeh and a good lense for any level photographer. At the price everyone should have one.
Absolutely the best in price category. I reviewed all the major and reputable products under $300 and could not find a set of over the ear phones that came close. Be advised that sound/hearing is a personal sense and no two people will totally agree on sound. However for allround base to treble response, clarity, etc. these headphones at it. I have four other pair for different uses, noise cancelling Sony and Phillips as well as Bose (don't waste the extra money).
I had a problem. A very bad car accident left me partially disabled. So these days I do very little driving. Just getting to and from the store and that's about it.The problem I had is that I seldom drove long enough or far enough to fully charge my car battery, and on more than one occasion I'd get in it to go somewhere and the battery would be dead.I've used a number of trickle chargers in the past. But there's the problem of digging them out and unhooking them when the battery is ready.This charger, however, has been perfect for me and my situation. It's mounted permanently under the hood so I always know where it is. It charges the battery fully then shuts itself off. I can leave it plugged in for weeks and it shuts itself off automatically. When I'm ready to use the car, I unplug it and go. When I park the car in the garage for what always turns out to be extended periods, I plug it in and on my next trip the battery has a full charge. My days of getting into the car only to discover the battery died are over.If your situation is similar, or if you own a vehicle that only gets occasional use, like a truck for errands or an RV, this could be the thing for you.
I purchased this item a few weeks ago and have used it to burn data DVDs, CDRs and also direct to DVD from my VCR. I am very happy with it. However, I upgraded the firmware in the device and after this I was unable to copy directly from my VCR into the device like I had in the past. Sony tech support tried to get me to send the device back to them. I hunted around some more and found a new video direct firmware version. Looks like the new firmware for the device needed the new video direct firmware to run DVD direct correctly. It would have been nice if the tech support person informed me of this instead of telling me to RMA it. Other than that the device has made me very happy burning DVDs. I would recommend using 2 DVDs to burn anything over 2 hours in direct mode as the 6 hour setting is just too pixelated for me. I will be burning the rest of my taped football games onto 2 disks. You can use Dual Layer disks, but they are still very expensive at over $5 each.
I bought this camera as my first digital camera. I researched all of the usual suspects and then found this camera in a store. It instantly became my choice. Although I find this camera to be an excellent piece of equipment, it isn't perfect, but more on that in a moment.First, the camera is very easy to use and comfortable to hold. Many compacts, especially those with large LCDs like this one, cram your fingers into confined spaces making them uncomfortable for prolonged use. The LUMIX, while not the thinnest compact on the market, is a nice size that is portable, but comfortable in use. The screen is easy to read, even outdoors, and features both a power mode to boost brightness when outdoors and a high angle mode for when you're shooting over your head.The lens on this camera is NICE with a useful 28mm wide angle to a respectable telephoto end for a compact and the lens has excellent distortion control. I love the zoom on this camera as it is very precise. Most compacts lurch when zoomed in or out, but the LUMIX zooms smoothly with a multitude of stops allowing fine adjustment. The best part is the Mega O.I.S. which works perfectly. Never again will I by a camera without it.Overall, the features and function of this camera is great. Solid build quality and quick performance. The photos taken are beautiful. Good color without over saturating and decent noise control at lower ISOs. But, the camera does have its drawbacks. Noise can become an issue at higher sensitivities and can even creep in at lower setting during long exposures. While I don't find it terrible, it is noticeable at times especially when shooting in dark conditions. The functionality of the camera is also limited when trying to force a long exposure, but to be fair this is not a SLR, but a little more timer settings could be useful for night photography.Again, overall I have enjoyed this camera and taken some wonderful pictures. If I had to do it over again I would likely buy this camera again. I would appreciate a little better noise performance, but the LUMIX is not really that bad once you learn how to work around it. I would recommend this camera, in fact I have, and I don't think anyone who buys one will be disappointed.
The DVD player works great with my HD TV.I only give it 3 stars because the vhs player will not work with a HD TV(I called Toshiba after trying to get it to work-and that is what they told me)
No complaints as of yet. The tray seems flimsy as others have pointed out, but it works fine. Handles every kind of DVD/CD I have thrown at it. Picture quality is awesome. What more can you want for $149 ?I had a question on DVD Audio and tech support answered my emails within 12 minutes. That is some unheard of customer service nowadays. They have a loyal customer going forward.
This is black plastic coated cable and appears of average quality. However, for the price you cannot go wrong. I transferred several home movies to my laptop with this cable and did not notice any digital dropouts. With shipping this 1394 cable costs less than $5. It works as well as the $30 silver cable that I lost last year.
This is an inexpensive optical mouse. I did not find any problems connecting it to my laptop which runs under windows XP. Hooking it up to PC and pulling it out any time is not a problem. Its size is comfortable. The spacing between buttons and the scroll wheel are similar to regular size of PC mouse. It needs a USB port though. It is nothing fancy but efficient to serve the purpose and compact with card-wrap feature.
When I plugged it into my cable modem, it just started working immediately! No configuration needed.However, after a few minutes, the wireless connection dropped. I reconnected and kept having the same problem. This happened even with my laptop a foot away from the router.Tech support was not very helpful. They suggested a static IP and reinstalling the firmware, even though I had the most current version. None of this worked.I finally tried disabling 802.1x authentication and now it stays up. This is a built-in feature only on Windows XP. Win2k has 802.1x support through a patch.It would have been nice if tech support would have recognized this when I told them I was running XP. Looks like the only security for this router is WEP and access restriction by MAC address.It works great now. But I was pretty close to sending it back.
Exactly as described. Mounted it on the side of a simple bookshelf that I modified to use as an entertainment center in my kids' room. The only drawback: It comes with only two screws, there are 4 holes and you will definitely need 4 screws, otherwise the bottom will stick out and won't be snug with the surface you're mounting the product to.
I bought these card for a Motorola V3x Asian version, works excellent, no problems. I really recommend this product.
This case is great for those who have a lot of different files for different projects to keep files organized.
The only reason I didn't give this unit 5 stars was because D-Link failed to install a couple of mounting holes so it could be anchored under my desk top. I have five components wired into this hub, and each works flawlessly.Last winter, I bought a D-Link wireless N router from Amazon, and have been more than pleased with its performance. This is why I chose the D-Link brand over the others, and I have not been disappointed. My only complaint is that Amazon sent it via snail mail instead of UPS, and it took 12 days to arrive.
[This is a modification of a previous review]I want to first comment on the manufacturers claimed focal lengths. I originally purchased the 28-300mm lens as an all purpose utility lens to go with my 20D. At the time I purchased it, I noticed the focal length wasn't as long as expected, but assumed it was probably a 10X, and that it was actually 280mm. A recent test proved it to be very much short of even that amount. I took several shots of a fur animal against a white background, w/ several DVD's sitting beneath and to the side of the object. With the Tamron set to 300mm, all the way out, then with a 75-300mm Canon set dead center of the 200mm mark and the Canon 70-200mm set to 200mm, all the way out. Framing and size of everything in the picture are identical. At this point I believed this to be a 28-200mm lens. However, I recently tested Canon's 28-200mm lens, hoping to get a little better autofocusing performance in lowlight situations. First, the 200mm position on the Canon 28-200mm was not comparable, it was a wider angle than the Tamron 28-300mm and than the other Canon's set at 200mm, that I had tested previously. This has led me to the conclusion that these "Beefed Up Wide Angles" just won't zoom in quite as close as their similarly rated telephoto zoom counterparts.I have modified my rating and my review, because I have decided the lens should be reviewed for what it is - a mid to low priced utility lens - and should NOT be compared to my high end Canon lenses. That is not a fair comparison, whether it is by focal length or anything else. However, it is imperitive to ALWAYS check the assumed focal lengths against anything else you may have, so you know what you're getting. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what the numbers written on the lens are (they are guidance), what matters is the usefulness of the lens.Pros:- It comes with a lens hood (very nice) - the Canon 28-200mm doesn't and wouldn't you know it, on my first application, I needed it. Overhead stage lights caused some horrendous glare that would have been completely eliminated by a lens hood).- Despite my earlier criticism, within it's class, the Autofocus is decent (The Canon 28-200mm didn't perform a whole lot - maybe slightly - better than the Tamron).- The range isn't what it's purported to be, but it's still a very versatile lens and does have a decent zoom range despite this fact.- Exterior lens contruction is very solid for this price range (the Canon 28-200mm isn't bad, but probably not quite as solid).- The priceCons:- Plastic lens mounting (the Canon 28-200mm has a metal mounting).- The rotation direction for zooming is inverted. (I am not a Nikon user, however, it APPEARS that Tamron manufactures these lenses to first be compatible with Nikon cameras - it looks like a Nikon except that it says "Tamron" on it. it appears that they just add a Canon chip and mounting to an existing construction - which would certainly make SENSE for cost reasons.) Whatever the reason, you have to turn it the opposite way from what you are used to if you use mostly Canon lenses, and this can mess you up in the heat of the moment (I photo stage action - bikini, lingerie and fashion shows and contests - I do photo shoots of the models with the good lenses, which is the majority of my time, then I use the cheaper equipment for the shows, which are often in the city, not always in the nicest areas. Places where the really expensive stuff WILL NOT go...)- The lens cap is a bit of a pain. I finally figured out why they made it this way, because it makes it a little less difficult to get it off when the lens hood is on. BUT... this does not make it any less of a problem when the hood is NOT on - it can easily be knocked off by a simple brushing against the side of it, when the hood is not on the lens.- The aperture on the high end is f/6.3. On the Canons in this price range it is f/5.6, which is already a pretty slow lens. Tamron should consider a future upgrade to a faster lens. Even if they have to bump the price by a few bucks. Within reason it would be worth it.To explain the construction - I looked very carefully at the materials of this one and the Canon 28-200mm. It's very clear to me that Tamron has saved their money in the area of mounting and added a little more in the exterior construction, plus they added a lens hood. Canon saved their money on the exterior construction (though it is good - much better than those cheap throwaways that come with the Rebel DSLR's - so don't get me wrong on that), and but a little more toward the mounting. So, which is more important for your application? You have to think that one through.I have upgraded this review to 4 stars for the following reasons:- My focal length criticisms are not exclusive to this lens or manufacturer for similar prosucts of similar price, regardless of manufacturer.- The Autofocus criticisms were more directly geared to my experience with $1500 lenses. And that just plain is not a fair comparison at all. Compared to similar lenses - this lens performs very well.Why four and not five stars - the plastic lens mount, and the fact that I wouldn't rate any "economical" (and for a 35mm camera lens this IS economical) product five stars as long as it shows signs of being an economical product, and this does (not to harp on the mount, but...)
I'd like to give this screenplay writing software a perfect 5-Star review, but it has a bug that limits its use once your screenplay is ready to start making "contact" with the film industry. It's supposed to download a list of industry contacts, including email addresses. This feature doesn't work and Mariner is unresponsive in getting it fixed. The screenplay writing features are otherwise pretty cool and function intuitively as advertised. I'd sure like to have that contact list, though.
Love it!!! Me and my family had to share the ethernet cord to have internet! Im like I GOTTA DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS! So we asked our internet provider and...he's like theres no other way to connect multi computers together without wireless! AND I SAID NO I must find a way! and so i did! WOOOOOO THANK YOU Linksys! But yea everythin works smooth and nice we have been sharing internet for like 3-4 months now and its GREAT! so wana share computer internet or Net gaming?? THEN BUY THIS!
A few days after I set up my telephones, I decided to switch them around and could not get one of the phone jacks out and had to buy a replacement for this. Wouldn't recommend this.
I bought one for two reasons.I type hard, I want a keyboard that can handle it. I have big hands, and I used to play piano so I tend to type a little hard and fast. I wear out regular keyboards fast.I want a backlit keyboard for working at night. Having light-up keys makes it easy to orient and start typing away at night.Out of the box, the backlight doesn't work. It's plugged into a (KVM) Keyboard-video-mouse switch that has external power and has been able to light every backlit keyboard I've used with it, no problems. There s an on/off key that doesn't appear to do anything. I cannot get the keyboard backlight to work.Scroll-lock key doesn't work either; perhaps I'm not pressing hard enough? Doubtful.Many of the letters have to be pressed firmly down to get anything at all. It's like using an old keyboard, there is no consistency between keys. One key works upon touching, the next requires you to press with considerable weight.I switched to another brand's wireless keyboard.
I bought this cable to use with a 120GB external hard drive, when I hooked it up my computer wouldn't recognize the drive. I called Iogear tech support, and they said the cable won't work with large hard drives. It would have been nice to know this before I bought it. This is very deceptive advertising, it doesn't say anything about external hard drive size. Right on the back of the package it says "Great for use with external hard drives." Sure it is. All tech support could say was there is nothing they can do about it. No help whatsoever.
Hydrostatic ball heads by Manfrotto are excellent stuff. Of course they are more expensive than other fine heads. But think that the overcost will be easily amortized and that in the future you may sell your camera body for parts, or you may sell your lenses for more sophisticated technology; but this tripod head, along with a fine tripod, you shall pass on to your children years and years from now, because the need for stability and for a heavy weight-capable tripod will remain, whatever future camera technology shall be.The 0468MGRC2 head is very smooth to operate, but will hold (very) strong when you turn the nice large gummy button. And you don't need to use strength to turn it thank to the hydrostatic design: two fingers are enough to hold massive camera+lens.I tried it with Nikon D200+grip+500mm mirror lens or AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8; tripod and tripod head are critical for use of such equipment. It worked great!
Oh wow! I love my Sandisk Sansa! I've had my mp3 for more than a year now. I've been very impressed with it. It has had a few freezing problems but when I turned it back off and on it was fine. This device holds over a 1000 songs and gives me plenty of space for songs. I'll explain below:1) Features on this device include music, voice recording, FM radio, and pictures. Rhapsody, Urge, or Windows Media Player can be used. Just drag and drop the songs. Holds over 1000 mp3 songs and 2000 WMA songs. You also have the option to take the CD covers and to put them on the device. I've read that movies, music videos, and TV shows can be put onto the player.2) Sound. I can't even describe how wonderful the sound is! The sound is very crystal clear! Easy to hear! The two optional settings are Normal and High.3) Charging. The device comes with a charger that connects to the bottom of the mp3 player to a computer USB port. It usually takes a common 2-3 hours to charge. Depends how much time has been used on the battery.4) Buttons. The wheel on the mp3 player can be difficult at times. Sometimes it turns in the wrong direction. There is a fast-forward and rewind button....easy to use. There is also a menu/on/off button. Just press the menu button to return back to the main menu. Hold the menu button down to turn off the device.5) Accessories. Unfortunately, the Sansa does not come with a travel case or screen protectors. Other accessories had to be bought separately.Pros:Small, very sleek, pocket sized.Pure-quality soundExcellent colorEasy-to-click buttonsRhapsodyA good amount of accessoriesCons:Screen freezesThe wheelNo wall/car chargerOverall, very happy with the device!! 5 out of 5 stars! Great buy!
These items were purchased to be used in the Sony tape recorder also purchased from Amazon. They were used by our board secretary to record minutes from board meetings.
Love it! 1 camera 2 lenses and info pamphlet fit perfectly! Love the option to use as a fanny pack for hands free. Strong and durable.
I tried to save money by purchasing a Stratos disc and I REGRET it. That thing did not even come close to color accuracy. I also purchase a few cheap Chinese made devices off Ebay, and once again, a waste of money.The reason I took this route (to save money) was because I had lost two ExpoDiscs already, and I really hated having to buy a third. But, after all the money I wasted trying to save money, I could have purchased a new ExpoDisc.The ExpoDisc comes as close as you can to color accuracy when you need calibration done quickly. Don't throw money away like I did. Just make the investment and you won't regret it.
This thing is pretty damn good. I just bought one a few weeks ago and it rocks!! You could do a whole bunch of crazy stuff. It's a lot of fun and really worth buying if your looking for a little toy to play around with that new computer.
I installed the SD2805 last night and dashed back to my computer to burn a 147-song CD to test the MP3 player part of the equipment. The results were very good. Not only is this piece of equipment able to deliver excellent DVD playing and functionality, but it does very well when playing well recorded MP3. If the MP3 quality is avergare you will be satisfied. If the original quality (bit rate) is high, you very well may be astonished. Highly remmended for the price and value.
These are better headphones than the ones I had but I am using them specifically attached to a large Rodgers Organ. The midrange is fine, the high range is excellent but the low range is not quite as good. Reading other comments things get better with further usage.
The SanDisk SDAD-38-A10 CF to PC Card Adapter is very nice, works perfectly for playing my compact flash cards in my new Honda Civic SI. Really works great, not cheap at all, feels substantial. Easy to remove memory. I did purchase this unit just for playing compact flash cards in my New Honda Civic SI. I also purchase some 2 gig compact flash cards and they also work just fine in the car. Great Unit. Don't purchase cheaper units as I have heard they may have problems. When loading MP3s on your cards, be sure to play around with editing names of songs and also names of the folders, so you will learn what the display looks like when you do, I ended up changing things around quite a bit and kept changing them until I liked the display of the name of the band, the name of the song, etc. Kind of a pain in the beginning, but, if you hang in there it will look what you want in the display on the Honda radio. Recommend this unit, works just perfect.
I knew what I wanted and was not disappointed. This is the original ice pack that comes with the Medela pump and keeps milk cold for hours.
I've owned Palms (and even Pocket PCs) almost as long as they've been around. I was very excited when I first saw a Palm in color...the Palm IIIc. Paid the price and got it home only to be disappointed with the look of the screen with the big pixels and the poor visibility outside. Tried an HP jornada for some time and loved the color, hated the OS. So went back to a plain Palm. Finally the Sony came out. Beautiful color AND high res! This was what I wanted!! And I've not been disappointed. Let's look at the pros of this device:1. Excellent color screen indoors and out2. Good MP3 player3. Memory stick expansion so you can load tons of programs, songs, and now video too4. Nice looking device5. Good stylus6. Excellent battery life7. Decent buttons8. Nice software bundleCons1. Memory stick is proprietary and expensive (but Lexar sticks are fairly cheap)2. Sony support not real great3. Newer models availableWhy should you choose this model over some newer ones? Well, you might be able to get a better price on it, and the battery life is unmatched by newer ones. If I were buying a new Palm. I probably would get a newer one. But I have yet to see a model that truly has convinced me to switch.
Batery latch broke just opening the lid to access the SD Card & Battery compartment. I sent it back to Kodak for fixing, but when it comes back, I'm returning it and getting something else. With so many people having the same issue, this design defect should have easily been discovered in testing and eveidently Kodak either didn't test properly or just doesn't care about quality.
Sound does not come out from speaker of one of the two.Returned-goods exchange is also troublesome.It decided for me myself to fix.Wiring of a back terminal has dropped out.And wiring of high frequency and a low frequency wave is reverse.It is low quality.Is made in the United States goods of inferior quality like this?Made in Mexico is the same.&#65311;It is already below Chinese-made.&#65281;&#65281;Since it is anxious, speaker of one of the two is also already decomposition check.The terminal is put aslant and is moving unsteadily as worried.Adhesives are also protruded here and there.Such a coarse industrial commodity was seen for the first time.It is the quality which can never be sold in Japan.I do not want to already buy American-made products.Because a design and sound quality are good, they are regrettable.
This makes it easy to take remote shots. There are other alternatives out there but this one is the one I got and it's been fantastic. Made by the same people that made my awesome DSLR :)
I installed this card yesterday to replace my old nVidia GeForce 3 Ti 200. The old card was giving me problems in games such as World of Warcraft where I could not see anything when I went into one of the large cities, so I decided to go with ATI for a change. I installed all the software that came with the cd after installing the card in the computer. I restarted the computer as it is required to after installing the software for a hardware. Right at the loading screen of Windows a nice blue error screen came up and restarted my computer. It did not do that again until each time I tried to load a game. A message would appear "Hardware changes have been made. Switch to default settings?" I would click on "Yes" and the beautiful blue screen came up again and restarted the game. It did this several times. I ended up uninstalling the drivers and software and let the automatic Windows hardware finder find the drivers online for me. That seemed to work fine and I did have to not install any of the software that came with the card. The installation cd is now gaining dust under my bed somewhere since I will not be using it ever again. In World of Warcraft the card works beautifully, except it will go slow in some sections to load up the enviremental textures. This might be due to my AGP slot with is a 4x and not an 8x. Overall it is a good card for the basic gamer, I gave it a 3 because of the hassle that it gave me to get it working properly.
I bought this surge protector a month back. The best part is it has 12 outlets. All my equipments including my new 46" LED TV are connected to it. It is also mentioned on the box that upto $300k is covered under warranty. Luckily I didn't experience any major electrical problems ... All I can say is 'SO FAR SO GOOD'.
I ordered, and Amazon shipped in time, very good service from Amazon. For this Bag, so far so good, a little bit small for me to put my Canon DSLR with Two Lens.
Lifelon Canon customer (I have had an EOS SLR for about 10 years now with no complaints). This camera is absolutely wonderful, but I'm concerned about the quality. I've had it about a year, and it's been great up until recently when the lens got buggy. The memory card door and battery doors are now loose, and the lens has trouble sometimes closing. At this point in the digital camera game, I'm ready to upgrade to a digital SLR, but I'm ready to look at brands other than Canon.
The cables were kind of wimpy compared with other items I've gotten from Cables to go and I would be concerned about signal degradation for a circumstance where people might be picky. For run-of-the-mill uses they should be fine.
Great memory, worked out of the box comes with lifetime warranty and the price is reasonable for DDR memory. You can get the memory at their website store www.trancsendusa.com
My purchase ran very smoothly and arrived quickly. I would purchase from them again.
As for the vcr, I noticed zero difference. Tapes just suck on a projection TV no matter what.I use this cable for a portable sony dvd player (which has no component outs)-the result was awesome. I also have the double shielded svideo cable, but it doesn't compare to the ultra high res. svideo. I almost prefer this to the similiar &quot;Z series&quot; component cables.
I went online to Amazaon, a site I trusted, to locate an HD RADIO for my desk at work.This was listed as an HD radio; only after I received it, opened it, and plugged it in did I discover it is NOT an HD radio. Both the 3rd party vendor and Amazon claim I have no right to a refund. The FCC calls this fraud, and my case is added to a couple of hundred across that nation.
Amazon page says, "Available in a handy 100 pack which includes a reusable plastic storage box, slide mounts and small hand mounter." What I received is 100 mounts only. No small hand mounter included as stated. Very disappointing, as sliding film into these without the hand mounter is extremely risky. Film scratches are a real possiblility.
This is the second scanner I have owned that uses a SCSI card. I have never used a USB-connected scanner, so I can't compare the two types. I wanted to get another scanner that uses a SCSI connection, because they are said to be faster. The scanner works well and is very fast. I am pleased with the unit but I personally do not like the Photo Adobe software (which comes with the scanner). I have used it previously, and just do not care for it. I wound up using MGI Photosuite III software primarily (purchased separately), which I prefer. Occasionally when saving images with Adobe, the file would read &quot;corrupt&quot; when retreived. Using MGI, I did not have that problem. The scanner is very fast. The SCSI card was easy to install, but I did have some difficulty loading the (software) driver. I believe that resulted from my previous scanner software. I could not completely uninstall the software from my old scanner, so I think that caused my problem. I had to use the Epson tech-help phone line, which was an excellent experience. You pay for the call, but they knew their stuff (was never on hold). The scanner arrived in just 2-days as ordered, using express shipping (you can track it the whole way). Overall, I am very pleased with the scanner. The scanner has one-button operation, but that can not be programmed to open any software you desire.
I have contacted the seller, so this review will change based of the response. I bought this battery with low expectation, but I expected it to last longer than a month. It worked fine at first and then it just stopped charging. Seeing how my laptop was an older one I just dismissed the short run time as a product as old technology, but now I realize it was probably a defective product. I am hoping the seller will work something out with me, but time will tell.Update:The seller contacted me and offered me a refund or replacement. I am improving this review just because he/she was prompt and professional.
The product works as intended, so no problems there. I liked the idea of not having to take my iPod out of its case, but actually, you need to if you like to change your songs/books, frequently. For my use, I still have to pull my iPod out to change albums, playlists and books that I listen to, so because I jump around so much, I often remove it from the case. That negates the reason why I bought this item. Since is sticks out of the case, I have knocked it out of jack when in the gym...seldom, but I find it a great idea, but of little use for me, so it is collecting dust.
The streets in many areas I have reviewed have not been updated in many years(5 in my hometown), so the 2007 version is no more helpful than my older versions. Save your money if you expected the latest in data!!!
I'll echo all the positive things others have said - it controls all my devices (with some learning), battery life is fine, key layout is good.But two big negatives: (1) as others have noted, it is annoying that you have to hit a key to wake it up before doing anything, including using the hard keys.(2) the graphics on the illuminated keys are wearing out (going dark). The "skip" key (the most frequently hit) started wearing out right away, but isn't noticeable because in Cable setting, the worn out center part is off. Now (about a year), play, pause, and power are wearing out.one other gripe, but minor: it's a little short on buttons. Mainly, it lacks Day+/- or DVR tuner swap. There were unused keys to remap to those, but I can never remember which I used.I'll use it till it breaks, but I won't buy another Kameleon style. I'll stick with OFA, but with an all-hard-key model.
I'm not a car stereo technician by any means, but this install took me about twenty minutes from start to finish. Super easy, you just pull the factory unit out (you'll have to purchase some vw/audi car stereo removal keys [I'd recommend getting 4 of them]), unplug the 6 cd changer, and replace it with the cable from the PIE unit. I then hooked up a Monster Cable iCable RCA cable to the RCA jacks, and tucked this unit down below the stereo unit's slot. I'm not sure if the anatomy of the dash is the same on all VWs, but on my 2004 Golf, there was even a small rectangular hole between the ashtray area and the bottom of the temperature controls to slip the iCable out.Once you put everything back the way it was, you just flip the factory stereo on as if you were playing the first disc in your cd changer, and everything works great. I'd recommend the Monster Cable iCable because it carries great a quality signal, and has a nylon woven sheath, which has probably kept me from messing the cable up by slamming it in the door and other such silly things. Also, don't turn your iPod etc all the way up, but maybe leave it at like 3/4 volume--otherwise, the signal sounds somewhat distorted and "hot".Great converter though, and really easy to install. Obviously, this is a billion times better than the terrible FM iPod integration solutions that are out there, especially if you live in a big city.
One of those hdphones that if you turn up to loud start rattling. sucks dont waste your money. more expensive headphones are worth the cahs
The item was very affordable and also high quality for the price. I have not noticed any problems whatsoever and would recommend this to anyone looking for a great value.
Worked fine for a couple of days. Then Receptionist complained of static and people not being able to hear her. I checked and found that the prongs had come out of the end of the housing. I decided to take the unit apart and was able to reinsert the prongs such that they will not come out again. So, besides this problem, the unit is working just fine.
I had previously been using the Logitech communicate STX which is a great little camera and I was expecting to see major improvements in the Ulta Vision (especially due to the VERY hefty price tag). Unfortunately Im somewhat dissiapointed. Compared to the STX the colours using the Ultra Vision are vastly superior but the STX handles a much wider range of lighting scenarios. For example, during the day time with the sunlight comming though the window I appear as a sillouette with the Ultra Vision whereas the STX corrects for this and I appear as normal. Yes, you can improve this by tweaking all the settings but you can never get it to match the STX AND it should be doing this automatically. The bundled software with the avatar capabilities and the masks etc are fun but lets face it, they're ultimately pointless. For this price I expected a webcam vastly superior to one less than half its price in terms of image quality.......this does not live up to my expectations. The increase in colour is not worth the extra money.
First subwoofer purchase. Am very pleased with the product. Lots of boom! Purchased this item based on the reviews it had. I'd say all the reviews were accurate.
I've only had mine for a week, but so far raves all around. The case fits well, doesn't seem to scratch the exterior of the Mac, and the blue looks much better in person than in the product pictures.
I purchased a vehicle with this already installed in it, and I must say it is not the head unit I would have chosen. The touch screen forces me to poke endlessly about an inch from the actual button image, and sometimes it acts as if it is a larger screen while watching movies. It is difficult to use the touchscreen to surf burned mp3 CDs, but I have been told by Pioneer that if I want to drive about 45 min from where I live I can pay a service tech to re-calibrate the screen. I am very reluctant to do this, in that I really do not enjoy the touchscreen. I will say that it is a good head unit in its sound quality. If you can pick this up for under 200, it's not that bad.
This device is nearly useless without buying the garmin maps which are considerably more than the initital device. Garmin's web site leaves out quite a bit of info and guidance on what products can work together. I'm very tech savy and get nearly all gadgets going without issue; this is a big time exception. Also, when you call the 800 numbers on the site, they are disconnected or busy. The local number got me through but then on hold for nearly an hour.Be cautious and research the device carefully. I suspect many of the glowing reviews are placed by Garmin marketing folks.I gave this one star and that is really a bit high.Good luck, wish I had somthing nice to say!
If you are looking for a computer that will be reliable and good for music, video, photos, and games...this is the one. We've had this computer for 4-5 months now and it's been great. First of all the media card slots are great. We own about 3 different digital cameras, all with different types of memory, making this feature great. I love the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system. The Media is a great place to store all of my music (which i ripped onto the computer), videos, and photos. The Media Center also allows you to watch TV. And, if you don't feel like investing in TiVo, or DVR, this will do it for you. You simply go to the guide and chose the show that you want to record. If I was a some loaded celebrity and could buy anything I wanted, this would be a computer I would consider. I LOVE IT!!!
Forget about photocopies forever! This baby is small, thin enough to fit in a backpack and bring it with your laptop to libraries for research. USB powered make this scanner great for dorm rooms for the simple reason your computer runs it, NO POWER CORD!!! This is great for web work and for Graphic design and Illustration and even photo-manipulation. I am happy I purchased this.
This Cambridge Soundworks 2.1 system is fantastic. The 2.5" mid/high drivers are very rich and produce fantastic stereo. The subwoofer is surprisingly powerful, as well. One key to this system's awesomeness is it's 4 ohm loading.If you're looking for a 2.1 system, this is one of the top 5 to consider. Cambridge Soundworks has been bought out by Creative, and Creative Labs has a new 2.1 system that received a 9/10 at Cnet. That's the other system you should consider, though it costs approximately 4x as much.Only cons: Slight hiss (usually unnoticeable) and perhaps the wired speaker connections instead of quick connect jacks.This system was the king of 2.1's in the past (~3 years ago I believe) when it cost a bit over $100. Now, the system is still for sale at a much sweeter cost of ~30. It still sounds as sweet, too :)This system was designed by the legend, Henry Kloss.
The Alarm Company I Have Has a Replacement Remote Exactly Like this They sell them for $100.00 plus a $99.00 Service Call.I bought 2 remotes for under $75.00 Went on line and programed them Myself and save $125.00
This product puts out great soud for its size but it's a little heavy for travel (5 pounds). But I'll still take it along because the quality of the sound makes it worth it.
The picture frame is good quality for the price. The picture looks good however, compared to higher priced frames you will see a difference in quality.
I am pretty happy with this switcher. I needed it to hook up my cable box and Wii to my HDTV. I have not noticed a loss of quality from using this switcher. I definitely recommend this product to anyone who has more component video devices than inputs on their TV.
I used this charger maybe 6 times and it burnt up!!! I'm just glad I didn't pay a lot of money for it! You get what you pay for!
I was a fan of my Bel Vector940. Typically I put my radar detector in my fun car in the summer and my daily driver in the winter. Well I got a ticket in my daily driver in the summer so it was time to get another radar detector. one ticket avoided, its paid itself off.Works well as described. Its no escort 8500 or V1, but for the price its a good option.
This is nice looking and good quality haddrive case. It's slightly smaller than the other Caselogic (UPC 0 85854 13822 2) that I thought this one was; but it wasn't. It is a semi-hard case that fits most of the 2.5" external USB harddrive like Seagate Freeagent Go and with a USB cable in it. The Freeagent Go 1TB, that I have, is about twice as thick as other model with lesser capacity but it still fits nicely in it.
This router is a good addition to my house, wireless range is great, but the speed is just OK. I have updated the firmware and got some geek advice online to increase the speed.All in all a great router, don't waste your money on a "linksys" the d-link runs smoother and faster with NO dropped wireless.
If you're looking for a small amp for a second room, you found it. If you need a compliment to upgrade your 5.1 this will do well for you. For the price you can't beat it, it delivers good sound and can really expand your system. I use it as a stand alone amp to power some smaller speakers with an iPod dock connected to it. It's 50watts per channel so it's no powerhouse by any means but if you need a boost, this is your amp.
I've had this card for about a year in my MacBook Pro. Here are my observations.First, the good: it fits in the slot just fine, it doesn't require anything special to operate, it doesn't cause any issues outside of itself. It works fine with my 1 and 2 GB SD and XD cards.The bad, though: XD cards are a tight fit. Inserting or removing an XD card while the reader is in the MacBook is tough -- it will often cause the reader to come out of the slot. Not a big deal, more of an annoyance. It will not recognize my 16 GB SD card. This severly undermines the utility of the reader. What's the point of keeping this one if I have to have one for my bigger cards?
I been buying this headphones for years and they are very very good. The sound is outstanding. But I bought and used for 5 days and the right speaker went out. WTF??!!! I wish they would send me a replacement.
Outstanding product, fits my macbook pro like a glove, great protection, everyone though I bought a new laptop. Highly recommended to protect your investment.
We bought this to use with our Cannon Rebel and it has come in handy many many times.Would highly reccomend.
I bought three of these Parametric Equalizers to use in a multi amp system. They are working great. I am using one on each set of speakers, Dash, Doors, and Rear! My system is jamming loud and clear. I am very happy with the Pyle product!
This battery operated little jewel allows playing of old 78's and stillsounds reasonable in it's single onboard speaker mode. It also has thestandard stereo outputs to drive an external soound system for all threeRPMs. All this and it's built to pack around.My wife called it one of the best electronics purchases I've ever made..
Love to use them while jogging and walking. finally some headphones that I don't loose whil moving around. Sound quality is good, will last about 8 - 10 months, after that, the cable breaks at the end where it connects to your mp3 player.but 10 months for heavy use is not bad at all!
I've owned two of these. I returned the first one after about six months after the rear fan bearing died and started making a terrible noise. My replacement did the same thing after four months! I stuck a toothpick into the fan, not only making the squealing go away but also removing the fan noise completely (which was quite loud even out of the box). The problem now is that it freezes more often than before, and it always chooses the most inconvenient time to freeze. It doesn't burn usable disks with DVD-R, although some say that it works well with DVD+R disks, I haven't tried. The final straw is that when a timed event is activated a small icon shows on the screen ALL THE TIME. Annoying.
I agree with all the reviews I have read about this remote. It does control everything flawlessly and if you have a command or two that does not work then it learns the command with ease. I even bought two of these remotes because they have a feature where you can teach one remote all the commands of another. I use this so that when one remote dies I can change the batteries and then have it retrain itself from it's twin.The one glaring problem is this. I have had these two remotes for about a year and the writing on the buttons has already wore down to being almost unreadable. It sucks when you can't tell what a button says anymore. I only wish I could somehow replace the rubber key pad without replacing the remote.Other than that this remote is a real winner.
The maps that this comes with are useless. The maps you have to buy for it are very expensive (can easily cost more then the unit itself). When you buy the maps, you don't really own them. They can only be used in that one GPS. If you buy a new GPS, you have to buy the same maps again (not cheep) for each unit.I had two Garmin GPS units and was expecting to use my basic road maps ($125) on both. I had to pay ($99) to get a code to put them on the second unit.
I purchased this backpack thinking that it would be well-designed with a photographer's needs in mind. I've found it difficult to use for walking around and shooting, because the pack is not made to be accessible. What I'm mainly disappointed about is that when you want to open it, you basically have to set it down and use both hands to open it up and get out your camera. If you try to sling it around to your front and zip it open with one hand, the zippers are so easy to open that the whole bag falls open and your gear dumps out. You can't open it one-handed or standing up. This is a serious problem if you want to be on your feet moving around and have quick access to your camera.Other than this issue, it's a decent bag with plenty of space, but the accessibility is such a big problem that I almost returned it. I expected more of Canon.
very little space for mp3s... it's a cool-looking gadget to have, but this thing EATS batteries! you simply must buy rechargeable batteries.
Just purchased this for my new Canon Xsi & 2 lenses. More than enough room. This could easily hold (2) camera bodies & 4 lenses and tons of accessories. Great bag! Great padding, put together nicely. Highly recommended.
Have purchased several StarTech products. This one worked again as advertised. StarTech alsways seems to have that odd item that just meets my requirements. Even when they do not have an updated driver, i.e. Windows 7 for their product, they do use standard chip sets which allows you to find a driver that will work. They even answer their support line.
Overall I was very happy with this purchase. Although the heads are black, the wire is white. There is a little noise when listening, but again for this price, that was ok with me. With the sponge-protectors, the headphones sometimes pop out of my ear when walking, but again I accepted that as the best as can be expected for this price. Overall I'm very satisfied.
the quality was good , i would order the product again the quality was good , i would order the product again the quality was good , i would order the product again
It won't fit into my ZS3 camera. Period!I don't understand why this item have never removed from Amazon.com.Or it should exclude ZS3 in its list!
I was sick of dead batteries, and even more disgusted with having to buy replacement batteries. (Yes, I've had trickle chargers. No matter what, the batteries still died when not in constant use.) So now I take the mostly dead battery and give it a BIG 200A boost and the equipment starts right up. (So, you may ask, what happens if you kill the mower away from the charger/ booster? You start another mower and tow it back.)The Schumacher SE-4022 does exactly what I needed it to!
If you think this item will be usefull to avoid wearing out camcorder for rewind, then please reconsider.I tried my Kenyo KV-885 for the first time this morning. It continued to run in rewind mode after reaching the end of tape. You've heard a small electric motor bogg down I'm sure. That was the sound. The motor kept running.I hit the stop button and then eject button to get the tape out. About 1 inch of tape segment was outside of the cassett. Yep it damaged the tape. Guess I am lucky it did't completely destroy the tape.As a service to customers Amazon.com should remove this item from the catalog.
We have been using the Xerox 152 scanner for a few months & they have performed well. Both color & Duplex this small scanner works well in home/office setting w/ quick feeding and a small footprint. The software is very good Paperport 10/11 & omnipage that does everything we need it to do. We have purchased 10 units and besides a squeek or two no major problems. Recommend leaving PaperPort open all day rather than openning & closing the software each time it is used (not a hardware issue) this seems to have stopped the Paperport issue of not launching w/ each scan. Enjoy!
What can I say? For someone like myself who doesn't like all the crap they play on the radio, but doesn't want to mess with an I-pod or other MP3 device while driving this is the perfect solution. Put your favorite music on a USB drive or SD card and Voila! Plug it in and set your radio and the device to the same frequency.Simple and efficent. Doesn't get much better.
Excellent player for audio books due to its bookmarking ability. Interfaces seamlessly with the Overdrive Audio Books software used by my library after I "Downgraded" to the 2.51 firmware. I had upgraded to the 2.54 version, but it became difficult to download books, and then the books would not play.I also would highly recommend the leather carrying case (search for item #B000WPGLL0) sold here by JetAudio. It has a leather flap which protects the screen.
The skin installs easily over the player. It makes the player less likely to pop out of a pocket or to slip out of your hands. It holds the battery compartment cover in place. After losing that part from my iRiver player, and not being able to purchase a replacement from iRiver, my next player was going to have a skin! I really like this skin except for its attachment.Not so nice is the rather large clear plastic belt clip on the back side of the image shown here and not mentioned in the specifications. It makes the unit very bulky and not pocket friendly. It does not separate easily from the skin. Once removed, the clip leaves long slotted holes in the skin. I might have chosen a different player had I known of this clip.If you have the player that corresponds to this skin, I do strongly recommend the skin (hence 4-stars) but you might not like the clip that comes as a not-so-welcome (to me) surprise. The clip IS removable with some patience and due care.
OK, I'm going to start off by saying that I bought this printer for purposes that are a little out of the norm. I'm printing on watercolor paper, and need it to be water resistant.The DuraBrite inks used in the workforce series of printers make for BEAUTIFUL and darn near water-proof prints. I made the mistake of thinking of the stylus photo as an upgrade, but in fact, the (much more expensive!) ink in this printer is not even a little bit water resistant (even though they claim it is), and prints horribly on watercolor paper. Even on photo paper, I'm getting better prints out of my workforce all-in-one, they're just too small :(I'm returning it and going for the workforce wide format printer which I almost bought in the first place. Sometimes fancier and more expensive doesn't mean better.
The truly is a great camera. The quality of this camera rivals my father's Cannon SLR for the most part. There are a few features from which I wish this camera had a little more of... but for the price and the quality, it is a tough one to beat.The one down side to this camera is that it eats batteries like nobodies business. I will use this camera for about an hour and find myself replacing the batteries. Where as my wife's Kodak has batteries that last for, what seems to be, forever. For this reason, I have to knock the rating of this camera from spectacular to great.
I actually got this unit when I took back the model that had the switch button that sat on the desk. The switch did not work at all on the other model. I have had great success using a Microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse and Sony monitor for both my PC and MacPro tower. I have been using it for about 8 months now, and I have never had a problem yet. I saw some comments about wireless not being supported, but I have had no issues with that at all. Now I just need to figure a way to connect my printer to both. It did take some time to program the keyboard to use the control key (Microsoft keyboard) to switch between computers, but it was so worth it.I have finally figured out the speaker set up for the Mac side, and am even happier than before. Once I made the adjustments under System Preferences>Speakers, and updated the audio output options, it is working great! So, for anyone having audio issues, be sure to check your Mac settings. The subwoofer works awesome, and the sound output is even better than with the PC.It saved me having to buy new speakers for my Mac, AND the audio output for computer speech still works so the computer still announces the time with the music playing. This may not be a big issue for some, but when you are on a deadline it is great. It may annoy some, but then you can always shut the time announcement off.Anyway, I have found nothing wrong with this unit yet. I hope it keeps working so well as long as we are a multi-computer home! Highly recommend.
I've owned the Dell Dimension 8400 computer since about November 2005 and have never had any problems with it. I admit that I didn't like the noise of the CD-ROM drive, so I replaced it with a better drive by a different manufacturer. I use this computer for my home business and run Adobe's CS 2 suite on it, which demands a lot from the system. I only have 1.5 MB RAM, but the computer has been able to keep up with all the latest software programs.The key thing with Dell computers (as with any big name manufacturer) is that you have to remove programs you don't like right away and make sure you're not trying to run software that is incompatible with your OS and hardware. The one thing that disappoints me about Dell computers is that they make the hard drives proprietary by using their own Dell interface to the motherboard. You can get around this, but it's a pain.I know this machine will last me at least two or more years, giving me a total of at least 4 years with one machine, and that's about all you can expect with the way software applications and operating systems keep bloating.
I got these when they were priced super low awhile back, but I might as well have coughed up more cash. The error rate on these discs is very high. I'm getting a bad disc at least 1 of every 3. A 33% error rate is ridiculous.
Its an ipod and so, of course, you have to love it but...I was pretty annoyed to find that in order to transfer video to it I would either need to download from itunes store or buy a separate piece of software to do conversions. For $300 this baby really needed to include that. Also, the itunes that came with this one replaced my old itunes install but doesn't recognize my pre-video 20 GB ipod. This is causing some trouble as my husband and I share a computer but each have different generations of ipods. I still love the little guy. It's thin and the color screen is great but the annoyance factor is taking its shine off mighty quick.
I got this printer a little over two years ago. It worked for 6 months then stopped with an LSU error. That was fixed under warranty. Six months later, same thing again. Estimated cost to fix - $150. The technician said it happens all the time to Samsung printers.I would give it zero stars but it is not an option.Fair warning.
The color coding, orientation of plug ins, the price makes this surge protector the one to use when convenience, multiple cords and price seem to be the issues.
Though not specifically "ear isolation" earphones, these are sufficient for office use, blocking PC fan and climate control ambient noise. The overall sound quality is strong, with decent separation and rich bass. The only thing I'd add would be a shirt/collar clip for the cord, to prevent vibration interference from the cable, as seen in the Etymotic ER-6i phones I use on planes.
Absolutely could not get this device to work properly. Halfway through a recording the software froze and forced reboot to recover. Did this on both analog and digital source files. Interesting nowhere in the manual or on the website was there anything about "trouble shooting". No weekend support so back it goes.
Great laptop cases... hard shell and very sturdy will protect your pc without a worry. I have another model before this one that I use that is next size up.. more width... This one I bought for my 14 year, for his laptop.. Highly recommened rather than the soft carry bags that offer no protection really at all.
Ok, the moral of this story is never buy electronics used. DVDs are okay, but when you open the package, it may not have all the pieces in perfect working order. I found that mine was missing its software, and the disc door was jammed. I had to open the outer casing (thus voiding my warranty) and unjam it as it was caught on something. Then I had to order the software to run it, which is still in the mail. From what I've seen of it so far it runs fine. I put a DVD in despite the software lack, and it immediately read it, and told me I needed software. This convinces me that despite the jam, the thing has no inherent running problems. I tried it and it had trouble reading discs without stalling out, so I wouldn't recoomend this.
The head piece hurts to wear. The non-headphone side presses hard into your skull. I do not recommend buying this. Get something with two ear pieces, which I expect would be more comfortable.
Got my visor edge last week, really enjoyed using until it completely crashed. The handspring folks pronounced it DOA. (Cute!) There was no bringing this baby back to life.Then came the worst customer experience of my life. Handspring customer service was anything but helpful. I was even hung up on by one rep because they did not know how to handle hold. (Beware the Product Support rep hinted that this was a known issue.)After all of this, I have finally decided that Handspring is not worth it.
After owning at least three of each of Logitech's past hundred thousand generations of $10 Wal-Mart headsets, I finally decided it was time to hunker down and buy a real one. I'm glad I did. After having used the headset for several months now, I can share the following experiences:The product name for this headset is misleading. This is not a USB headset in the normal sense of the word. You can use it via usb, but in order to do so, you must use the included adapter, which acts as a sound card. This means the headset will have its own volume mixer within Windows. I found it extremely annoying trying to keep this mixer in balance with my default mixer due to different volume levels between games, movies, etc. There is an alternative, though. You can use this device with normal pink / green analog connectors. Doing so will retain the full functionality of a headset while eliminating the annoyance of the addon sound card.The headset is very comfortable when worn without glasses. I can wear it for hours on end without discomfort. This brings my headset inline with my regular high-end cans. I can wear one or the other all day depending on my need for voice. When wearing my glasses, the headphones put enough pressure on the side of my head to cause my glasses to dig a bit into my temples. It's not enough to hurt, but it does get uncomfortable after an hour or two. This could be something that would resolve itself in time as the headphones "mold" to the shape of the glasses, though, as I rarely wear my glasses when at the computer. I'm nearsighted.The quality on the mic is fine. It's hardly amazing by any standard, but your voice will go through crisp, clear, and without distortion. More importantly is mic volume: while other mics I've used have lacked sufficient amp power to let your voice be a voice rather than something of a whisper, this one worked well right out of the box. No more dealing with "Turn your mix up!" and "Stop talking, your mic is breaking up," requests in Vent or online games.The sound quality of the headphones is above average as well, as far as headsets go. I personally wouldn't use this to listen to music--it seems to play back gunshots and explosions far better than harmonies and melodies for some peculiar reason--but for gaming it does a grand job at sound placement and such. I'm able to tell well enough where enemies are from the sound alone. Though hardly a first in the headphone world in general, this is something I haven't been able to find in a headset until I bought this unit. There very well may be others--just none in my price range. And though I said I personally wouldn't listen to music with this thing, there's really no reason you can't. It sounds good. Just not as good as I like it to sound.For final notes, the volume dial is marked with a curved line rather than numbers or the like, making volume adjustment something of a guessing game if you don't already have sound playing. This is annoying to me, but this is probably a personal preference. Also, my cat likes to sit on my lap and chew on the plastic shirt clip. When he gets bored with that or I make him stop, he sometimes walks up onto my desk directly in front of the monitor, plops down in an upright sitting position so as to block as much of the screen as possible, and watches whatever I'm playing. He can do this for hours if I don't throw him down. This never happens when not using the headset, and it never happened before receiving it. Therefore, the headset is hypnotizing my cat. Beware pet owners!Overall a great buy considering the money I will save by not having to buy a new $10-$20 headset every 6 months. It's holding up very well and looks like it will last a good long while, provided my cat doesn't eat it.
I needed something to enable two computers (a Mac and a PC) in the same room to be able to share a printer sitting between them. I couldn't get the Mac to network with the PC, so I got this switch. It worked well and was very simple to hook up. The indicator light above the switch tells at a glance which computer is switched to the printer.3/21/12 update: About a month or so ago the unit started to malfunction. When the user presses a switch to select the alternate input, the previously selected input switch is supposed to pop-out, so that only one input of the two is active at any time. That doesn't happen and you have to fiddle with the switches to try to get the input you want selected. Bottom line, the switch has become useless after only a couple of months of very light use.
I have bought two of these cameras because I like them and they are easy to use. However, both of the LCD screens have broken even though I tried to be careful and it will cost money to get them fixed. I use my camera on the job where I remain very active and need a camera that can stand up to the elements. If it had rubber bumpers and a screen that was more protected, I think it would be a great investment.
I don't do wireless, for multiple reasons. After problems with the usual consumer brands at the box stores, I found this commercial grade router with built in firewall for a few dollars more. Easy to set up and configure. Have been very satisfied with it, no problems whatever.
I was actually happy to learn that this was a philips? (not a plextor), because it is one of the few cdrw drives that will backup some of the tougher game copy protections (like Max Payne, Diablo 2, etc.). I've been very happy with this drive, producing no coasters thanx in part to the burn proof technology. It is a name brand drive for a no-name brand price. Nuff said. update: so whoever makes this drive, it does backup the tough games and performs flawlessly. I saw mention that it could also be made by Lite-on? Sanyo? You make the call...
As other reviewers have stated, don't pay more for "premier" products when it comes to HDMI cables. This one works as advertised and was under $4 bucks delivered. Not sure you could beat that with a garden hose! :-)
Pros: Incredibly fast file transfer rate. Solidly built. Metal case outclasses everything in its price range. Retractable USB connector-no cap-excellent design.Cons: A little too long for my liking. Shoulders at retractable USB connection are a little too wide for recessed USB slots on PC's and Laptops.
These are nice headphones at a reasonable price. I was looking for a non-earbud style set of headphones, with volume control, compatible with an iPod or a PC jack, that were not junk. Sadly, there are a lot of junk headphones and earbuds out there, with half-baked workmanship. Bottom line is; these headphones sound great, are reliable, have no static or cutting in/out from poorly soldered connections, and they fit an iPod and/or a PC jack (I believe it is 1/8" or 3.5mm jack).
The case is very good. It is stylish, functional and realistic. My only concern is that one of the sides on the inside should be padded or softer to protect the face of the iphone. Also you have to take the phone out of the case to make a call. Apart from that, it's great. I like it
bright screen, clear voice direction, super easy to operate. Love this little machine. If you want a solid navigation system without all those uneccessary frails. Then this machine is for you. I honestly do not see the needs to go for a more expensive model. this machine literally saved my behind a couple of times when I went travelling. I remember I was still in school and had this intervew in kansas for the summer internship ( coincidentally with garmin lol ). I arrived in kansas airport and had to drive a rental car a long way to olathe where the company/hotel was at. It was around 9pm and I was dead tired since I just had a couple of exams and exhausting nights the same week in school. The machine literaly dragged me to the hotel when I literally could not quite open my eyes driving the rental car, and absolutely had no sense of direction where I was suppose to be heading. I just followed its directions while half dreaming... I kissed the machine when I got to the hotel. And I got that summer internship too with garmin thx to it.Now I moved to Cali after graduation and it still work great after 3 years or so.
The Adcom GFA-5500 in my opinion is without question the best amp in $1000 - $3000 price range . I own a Krell , B & K , and Anthem . The Adcom blows all of these amps away including the Krell which is A: a $3,200 amp and B: surprisingly mellow for a Krell product .From the time I was a kid , Adcom , for some reason never got the respect it deserved . The sound was always described as " grainy " by whomever the person was that was selling a competing brand .Anything could be further from the truth . The 5500 is a ballsy amp that also has the ability to bring out the detail in a recording - something that the amps I mentioned above don't have . A-B an Adcom with an Anthem and you'll hear a stark difference .Hook this up with an Adcom 565 pre- amp and you've got yourself a very affordable amp /pre-amp combo that is by far the best sound you'll get in this spectrum of the high end audio world .
This may be the 'outdoorsy' ubergeek watch. It's big, it's ugly, but has functions to make the fattest Swiss Army Knife sit in the corner sobbing in jealousy. Overall, I like it but there are a couple of things that sound better than they are.The timepiece: Outstanding. It has HH:MM:SS DD:MMM, of course, with a year setting to avoid leap year issues. This should go without saying in a modern digital watch. Stopwatch with lap function (not that I ever use the lap function, but I'm sure someone is interested). Countdown timer that can run up to a 24 hour countdown (very easy to set). Three daily alarms. Special kudos for the alarms, this is one of the loudest watch alarms I've heard, and I've missed too many watch alarms to not appreciate this.The Altimeter: largely eye candy, but kind of neat. Over four days, my bedroom went from 100m above sea level to 25 m below sea level (by the maps, about 40m ASL). Not surprising because it is driven by the barometer, and I never recalibrated it, but a graphic demonstration of the importance of calibrating it when you want/need it.The Barometer: Yup, it's a barometer. The part I like is the little display that shows the rising/falling trend, especially as this is always active (even in normal 'time' mode).The Thermometer: Take the watch off to get an accurate reading as the sensor is too close to the wrist.The compass: Easily the best 'special' feature. Accurate, precise (enough for orienteering, not for surveying), easy to use. It can be programmed for a declination, but knowing me, I'd forget to reset it, so I do declination the hard way. The sighting notches are small but servicable. The spirit level bubble is unique among digital watch compasses to Suunto, and greatly enhances accuracy and confidence in the compass. An outstanding wrist compass.The package: Big. Really, really big. But the controls are very easy to use and seem fairly resistant to accidental button pressing (a problem for me with other watches). The battery has a shortish (12-18 month) life, but has a hatch, so you don't need to take it to a jeweller to get it replaced without ruining the water resistance. The display has large characters and high contrast to the back ground, and the display light is just right, readible, even, and glare free, but not an emergency flashlight. Personally, I'm going to swap the resin band for a velcro strap, but the stock strap isn't bad, just not great.Overall, not a watch for the office or a suit but very good as a watch, compass and barometer, and about what you could expect as a thermometer and altimeter. Well designed, thought-out, and manufactured, but really big.
StaticMaster brushes are relatively expensive due to the need for annual replacement of the radioactive component. But they are outstanding for critical applications such as preparing film for scanning.
I wonder if these players were good in 2005, but now they're just plain old and don't work anymore. This is 2008! I ordered one and it arrived defective -- no audio. The picture was fine, but no sound anywhere. I ordered a new one and this one had no picture! Unbelievable! Needless to say, I will not be ordering another replacement for this one, I'm finding a different model and brand. Too much work on my part for junky products.
This is simply the best single band router out there although it's an older model (2007). Took 5 minutes to set it up and works like a charm. I used it on our three story house with a lot of walls and the Wi-fi signal remains strong to all parts of the house. This is specially great when you are a bathroom reader who brings their iPhone/iPad devices to read while on the throne. The speed is pretty fast and does not slow down even with multiple devices (my iphone, laptop, PS3) plugged in and running at the same time. My only complaint is when you change something in the router config it takes a long time for the router to save the settings (around 30 seconds).
I needed a durable cable that was easy to pack. This cable does the job. The cable is not flimsy and the price is good.
I am a photographer for the Fallen Angels Modeling Agency, and I have found that this camera has the statistics of a work of art. I absolutely love it. It was my second camera that I have used in this business, and has proved itself faithful every since. The pictures that come back are absolutely stunning. Be sure to buy a Vivitar 2800 flash with it as well. With the previous combo you will be set in the photography business.
This product is very compact and easy to use. You dont need to carry a lengthy cable. This also has motion sensor which is very useful especially in hotels, and airports. The only problem is that there are only 999 combinations of lock which could be easy to break.
I cannot get the thing to hold a charge at all. I have left this plugged into the xbox forever and as soon as I unplug it, the controller dies. I give up and will continue to just use real batteries.
I purchased the Zune two weeks back. I am very pleased with the performance and feature set so far. The Zune software installed flawlessly on the new Vista operating system. I did not encounter any glitch so far as other Zune owner has experienced. The Sync operation is flawless and faster than the ipod (I currently own the first generation ipod nano). I like the radio features that also includes the remote data service feature.Pro:RDS, Wireless, any image can be set as backgroundCon:No support for audio books that are DRM protected and can play in Windows media playerNot as hip and sleek as ipodThe battery drains very quickly.
Return back to amazon,and ask for refund. Even though this was for my kid and it is a child's telescope,we could not see anything from it . Not even moon nor stars, all black when you look through peep hole, and does not have a way to adjust it anywhere. Dont buy waist of money and frustrated time consuming moments between you and child,toy not worth it.
This is NOT a Nikon UC-E4. It is a MISLEADING product title and MISLEADING 'savings' claim. The genuine Nikon product may retail for $60, but this thing NEVER sold for that amount. The savings claim is phony. Amazon "Sellers" area is turning into eBay.
My husband bought this bag for a 25 day trip to Europe. He packed enough clothes for the trip. The size made it great for traveling during the trip. The suitcase is a perfect size for fitting in the overhead bin. The dayback is the perfect size for keeping with you on a plane and to use as a daybag while sightseeing. The suitcase with the backpack zipped on fits nicely in European taxi cab trunks. The bag is two years old and is holding up beautifully.I just bought another one for my use.This is a great travel bag for folks who like to travel, carry on their luggage and not be overwhelmed by a bulky suitcase.High Sierra AT3 Sierra-Lite Carry-On Wheeled Backpack with Removable Day Pack
I love this thing, but I hate its connectivity! Which is mostly either lacking or an immense aggravation. So, be very careful about how you plan to download your data, or you will end up owning a very nice and advanced piece of techno-junk.Getting the hang of the way to scan with C-Pen takes about an hour's practice, but it is well worth it. At first I couldn't get the C-Pen to read anything and I thought I had just thrown $200+ down the drain. Then I learned a few key things: if you are right handed, scan from right to left---don't worry, the pen will automatically transcribe from left to right. Also, I needed to develop a feel for when the automatic trigger was properly depressed, how to keep the eye flat on the page while moving the pen, and the necessity of making sure the page is flat (something of a bother at time with, for example, fat books.) I still have occasional mishaps, but the edit function makes quick cleanup and re-read easily possible.The OCR is as good as I get from my HP flatbed and I have absolutely no complaints, reading from a variety of texts ranging from early 19th Century texts to inkjet documents. Like all OCR products, one sometimes gets amusing results. If one is merely taking notes, fine. If one wants clean text, some editing will be required.But --- oi-v-voi --- the download problem is major. The factory product (I got mine straight from the USA distributor) will not work with Windows XP. The system simply does not recognize the pen's existence. Technical support (Sweden) advised me to download a patch from their website. My desk top twice aborted attempts to download this patch in mid-installation.Likewise, the C-Pen and my Palm Tungsten C are from different planets and will not connect via infrared. The factory's not very helpful advice was to please be sure that I had the C-Pen oriented in the right direction. Duh-uh! I have no idea what to do about this glitch, which is a major aggravation.I am saved by the fact that my office operating system is the old Windows 98 and I was able to connect via cable. Throught hat connection I easily and quickly download my scans into Word documents. The downside is that I do most of my work OUT of my office, either at home or elsewhere and it is an incovenience and delay to have to come in here to hook the Pen up.The bottom line is that --- knowing what I know now --- I probably would not buy this pen unless I were sure I could sucessfully download from it. I was accidentally saved from owning apiece of useless junk.
This product works, but mutes the volume too much for my liking. I cannot be too mad because the price is the best, however, I expected more.You do get what you pay for.
My portable is working very good with the new battery, it solves all my problems I had with the original battery
If this is the type of memory you are looking for, this MultiMediaCard is perfect for the price and capacity. No need to upgrade to 64 unless it'll be several months and several pictures later before you download to your computer.
i use these tapes to edit movies on my mac. i don't see a noticeable difference between it & the consumer grade you get at wal-mart. however, i was told that these are easier on the machines involved, camera, inbox, etc. i guess only time will tell. i don't know another way to figure it out.
I love this recorder. It is complicated to work, but I don't disapprove. Anybody who is not technologically savvy would have difficulty using this recorder to its full potential. I really like the numerous options it has for recording. My only issue is that I cannot seem to find the right setting out of all the options for each of my classes since they are all varied in size and location. There is a chart though in the manual that attempts to make things easier for the consumer. The recorder has a lot of functions, so I recommend this product for anyone who has to use it for varying situations. If you just need a basic recorder for one type of recording, there are other types out there that are far less complicated and still worthwhile.
I digitize embroidery designs on the computer. I purchased the Graphire tablet a few years ago and never really liked it. I used the mouse more than the pen because I need to zoom in on my work quite often - the wheel mouse worked for that but not the pen. A friend recommended the Intuos - it has the scroll/zoom strip at the top and programmable buttons. I have a different function programmed in for each button. You can even customize it differently for different programs. It works wonderful with my software. The feel of the pen is much nicer than the Graphire too. The size is just right for use with my laptop - not too big and not too small.
This particular docking station replaces an earlier model, which gave us plenty of years of service. It does everything we need or want.
This Lite On drive is a fantastic value. Faster than almost all blank CD's or DVD's are capable of writing, it is a pleasure to use.It's very quiet and hasn't made a reject yet. I highly recommend it.
I had the griffen itrip for my ipod, it went on top of the ipod itself. That one was pretty hard to work but once you got it synced up with a radio station, it worked well. This one is not even worth it. When it syncs up to the station you can still hear static the whole time. I have tried every station possible and it doesn't matter. Pluse I have to place the zune in a certain spot in my car or the static is too terrible to listen to. The charger works well, but the part that plugs into the cigerette lighter gets really warm, almost hot. I believe you're better off buying these items separately. I don't even bother using the griffen part anymore, it is just too fusterating. I am just going to buy a radio with a direct mp3 imput.
I have purchased two of these headsets in the past 2 years. It is a good product for the price. There is no volume adjust or other features but I don't really think they are necessary The only real downside is that it isn't that durable. If you are dependent on it you may want to order a backup because they usually break with normal-heavy use in about 6 months to 1 year. This time I found that the earpiece isn't working, I can't hear the caller but they can hear me. I read that this can happen from moving the microphone around which causes the wires inside to bend and eventually disconnect.For the price I think it works well when it does work... how long can you expect a ten dollar headset to last?? I can hear the caller and they can hear me. It is pretty comfortable to wear and I love that it gives me the ability to do a lot of things while I am talking. I currently ordered a different brand to see how it compares to the panasonic. I may be coming back to purchase a third headset.
Not much to say. No issues w/ install, immediately worked. No strange errors or problems arose from install. It's been a little over a month of regular usage. I'm running 2 of these Crucials and 2 kingstons.
works the best backup software that i have, i've use it to restore my computer and worked excellent
Very quick service and delivery. Great value and choice working with Amazon. Have used their web site again already!
it's all the functions you need and it's slim and relatively cheap. pix quality is great too
Just received by Sony 40"XBR2 last week. Excellent no hassle delivery and set up. I upgaded my cable service to Verizon FIOS (fiber optic)in anticipation of delivery. WOW, I cannot believe the brightness,crispness and clarity of the picture.The HIDEF signal and image is nothing short of amazing,even more so when watching a live sporting event like football, baseball,golf,etc.almost 3 dimensional.There is no blurring, ghosting,clouding,etc. just perfection. Even the standard def channels look good if you watch them in the correct format.Highly recommend.
I borrowed a friends Escort Passport 9500i. It had lots of features that I did not think I needed. GPS which tags redlight camera intersections and speed display when the radar is tripped. I researched the radar blog feedbacks and written consumer reviews and kept hearing excellent responses for the Passport 8500 X50. The price was 1/2 that of the 9500i and works as promised. The only thing I had to do was turn on the POP since this feature is by default turned off. I also turned off the X-band since in my area in CA this is not used. This little unit saved me already many times. I would recommend purchasing the visor clip for $5 since the suction cups you have to constantly clean the ends with rubbing alcohol so they will stick to the window.
I can't blame Maxtor.(This is a revision of my original review.)My OneTouch died a couple months ago and I lost all the data on it. After failing to reinstall, despite a call to Maxtor tech support, I blamed the drive and the onetouch II system.Last week I took the Maxtor 300G drive out of the One Touch II case and installed the drive on the IDE chain of another computer.The drive alone--without the OneTouch II hardware or software--pulled the system down to a crawl.Conclusion: the real problem was a bad drive--probably ruined by a power outage.So I can't blame one-touch. It worked fine until the power went out at my house.Power spikes and brownouts tend to kill drives and motherboards, so I expect that was the real cause of the problem.
I am using this cable to connect a Presonus digital mixer to a computer. it has worked well thus far.
I just got it for Christmas and I love it. The sound quality is great and the radio gets really good reception. You can turn up the volume really loud so that you can hear it throughout the whole house. It is really easy to figure out how to use it too. It's just an all around great stereo.
Filter: Its a great filter and working as expected.Seller: Fast shipping and items were packed well.I recommend this filter to anyone who wants to try on CPL.
Received cartridge and installed it in printer. Did not print anything for about a month and a half. When I went to pring I got a blank page. Removed it and I could see where there was a leak at the seam where some ink had run down, rest probably dried. Went to check on possibility of replacement and discovered that return date had passed. Oh well, the man wins again! Will try buying one at some other distributor.
I went to Kingston site and looked up my computer to order the correct ram. When I was redirected to Computer Brain, the specs for the memory got changed and they shipped the wrong stuff. After I got a RMA and sent it back, they charged me restocking.
The SanDisk card works perfectly with both my digital camera and Visor Prism's MemPlug card. The MemPlug module, by PiTech, allows a Handspring Visor to use a CompactFlash (or SmartMedia) card as if it were an extension of the hand held's own RAM. I made the mistake of initially purchasing a CompUSA CompactFlash card but had to return it when it proved to be incompatible. The SanDisk is a winner.
Okay. Here are some important notes if you plan to buy this product:1) The manual is not hard as some people said if you read it while doing what it says at the same time. This is called Kinetic learning.2) The DVD Burner is great with the Flexible recording feature, 1 button recording and a nice interface. That's why I give it 3 stars.3)If you press Stop instead of Pause while recording, this will produce a short pause when playing back that DVD on some models of players. It was no problem on my Sony player or any Mac computer but did it on my portable. So if you can, just pause if you can.4) Remember to Finalize to play a DVD on other players! It's in the Disc Management window.5) The VCR part of the unit crapped out on me. In the middle of recording it would sop and rewind a little. Where this happened, there was a double-take in the recording. I was also getting random pauses in the middle of some DVD's when I played them back on other units.6) I called Panasonic about this and was on hold for an hour!!!! The guy had no idea how to fix he problem.7)The Tapes started showing snow. I thought it was a little early for the heads to need cleaning so I took the unit back.8) I still liked the Recorder part of the unit so I got just that part by itself (Panasonic DMR-ES20S) and a Sony VCR separately.9) I still got some random pauses when I played the DVD's on other units. THEN I thought. Hey! The DVD RW's have never been a problem, just the DVD-R. The RW are TDK brand! the DVD-R are Phillips! I went out and bought some Memorex DVD-R (because I've played those on the portable at one time with no problem and now the recordings are great! Even on the portable! Woo-hoo!So, even tough I would have returned it because of the crappy VCR part, a lot of the problems came from cheap blank DVD's! You get what you pay for.Hope this helps.
Just plug and play with this cable...which is what you want out of your cables....just works and that is all you can ask.
The TiVo seems to be the new toy for everyone. It seems to me that the TiVo could really replace any DVD or VHS recorder. It's ease of use and features are better than anything else like it on the market. The pause, rewind, fast forward, etc... features change a viewing experience to make life eaier and faster. The system is completely automatic to record shows that you have set it to, and it is good at picking new shows for you to try out. The only problem I have is that I want of course the best quality, but when doing so, you only get 10hrs instead of the 40 you wanted. Because of this, I recommend the TiVo just to change your life, not to keep an archive of it.Pros:Ease of useFeatures to pause and rewind live TVGreat for short-term recordingCons:Recording length is misleading, but still okMust use remote for all functions
This is my third Linksys router and continue to be impressed with the improvements they keep making. The product was easy to install. My wired and wireless interfaces were easy to configure and I was up and running in minutes. I never even used the included software. I am amazed at how fast websites load, not only on my laptop but also on my wired desktop. They have improved the firewall features. I checked the "stealth" aspect of the firewall and found it to be totally "stealth"; something I didn't quite achieve with the previous router. They even added parental control. I haven't experimented with it yet, but plan to shortly. The only thing I had to do when I replaced routers (which is in their documentation if you choose to read it) was to reset my cable modem. I didn't do it at first, but quickly overcame the problem. I highly recommend this product.
The Pyramid CDR86DX arrived in a timely manner. It's performance is very good and the only very minimal complain is that it's difficult to read the LDC during the day. We are happy. Thank You!
I print a lot of family photos, so I go through ink cartridges really fast. I tried Rhinotek, because I wanted to save money. They're great. I couldn't tell a difference.
I'm not a review writer more of a review reader. Please read the other reviews and take my key addition regarding the remote as a supplement. I have a JBL surround system but our room configuration means that we would need wires for rear speakers with no way to hide them. These wireless speakers solve the problem and boy the sound is great (as to be expected as JBL is a leader but with wireless I had concerns). My only negative is that the Owner's Guide is mostly useless and there was zero information on the remote. Eventually I figured out that the battery needs to have the + side up in the tray (so the + side is facing the back). The previous suggestion of blowing a la Nintendo Cartridges is needed too. And you point the remote at the active (left) speaker not the transmitter. For the rest, yes there are speaker wire and AC wire but so what? That part we can hide because they are our rear (behind the couch) speakers. Speaker wire is not going across our living room which is the point. The product works and you cannot beat the price. The other reviews provided great suggestions: carefully separate out what you don't need etc.
I love the fit and feel of the battery pack grip. The only complaint I have is the flimsy little "cartridges" that the battery goes in. There's two of them. One for AA's and one for Canon-type batteries. They both feel like they could break if you looked at them hard enough, and there's no safe place to store one while you're using the other. I'd rather be able to load AA's like I do in my other "real" canon grip I have on my old Elan7.That being said, the grip feels great in your hand, adds a lot more grip to hold onto while using the cam., and you can't tell without looking really closely that the grip isn't an original part of the camera...it fits that well. Plus the rather large savings I got over buying the official Canon grip...that was a BIG plus.Highly recommend this Opteka grip to anybody wanting more power options, and a more secure grip on their cam. Plus, it just plain looks sexy on there...:)
I decided to skip the default included Nikor lens that gets bundled with the D80. I decided to look for a nice 2.8 lens to allow for as much light as possible with my new DSLR. The lens is very light and moves with a nice fluidity when zooming. It takes many standard filters for its' class and is well worth the price. So far it performs on scale with lenses twice it's price. I have had sharp focus from corner to corner and a nice focal range. If you're looking for a nice budget lens for your new DSLR, this should be one.
This is a great product - easy to install easy to use.You can burn discs or use it to back up important filesand photos. A+++
This armor did not fit my D200 with extrabattery add on(SB-d200). Do not get this product if you have an add on module for dual battery!!!!.
I have tried the low cost knock off batteries. Don't waste your time with them. Spend the extra money for a genuine BP511A. It fit's properly, it holds a stronger charge and maintains power levels better in cold/hot weather.
I was hesitant about the U3 launcher software included on this device - but after using it, I've found it very useful. Ordinary flash drives are great for copying files, but this is something beyond that. The ability to easily sync Outlook or other emails, and to bring apps with you that run off the flash drive and not the host computer is worth the price alone. It saves me lugging a laptop between home and work. I can run Skype anywhere without installing it on a host computer, because it's installed on the device.If you need just a straight flash drive, buy this or another device, depending on price. But if you'd find it useful to run your apps on any PC without installing them, get this or something with U3, you won't be disappointed.Contrary to some reviews, you are in full control of whether the software launches on startup automatically or not - it's an option in the setup. You can remove U3 launcher and downgrade the device to a dumb flash drive if you want. You'll get an extra few MB of storage space if you do so. If you browse or use email from a U3 app such as Firefox or Thunderbird, you leave no personal information on the host computer - negligible traces from the software yes, personal info no.
This 10ft Cat6 cable is working fine. The packaging wasn't a disaster, it connects and disconnects easily, and there aren't any dropouts. Streaming 4:2:2 and 4:4:4:4 1080i video (over 300mbps) without issues.
I bought these based on the reviews on Amazon. I have to admit to being a bit disappointed. While these earphones are fairly good (better that most stock earbuds) they did not match what people have been saying about them. I found the mid and upper ranges to a bit cold and flat. They were clear, but lacked some dynamics. The bass is almost non-existent. I thought that from these reviews that I'd be wowed. I wasn't.Don't believe everything you read, try them first. These earbuds are okay, but not of the quality I was hoping for.
I tried these earphones after my iPod earphones went out. After trying out several replacements, I finally found these to be the best replacement. They have great sound and the wires are both the same length. If you hate one wire being longer than the other (I think that design is ridiculous) you'll probably like the V-MODA earbuds.
This is a small mouse, ideal for laptops and netbooks. It's very small and portable and even comes with it's own carrying case that you can shove into your purse (or whatever).Performance:***It serves it's purpose. It's a tiny mouse and it works.My only complaint is that clicking tends to be hard sometimes. I'm assuming this is due to it's size because I generally run into trouble if I haven't been using it a whole lot. It requires more of a focused "hard click" then I'm used to on my desktop's mouse.Portability:*****It's tiny and almost weightless. The cord feature is surprisingly simple and yet genius all at the same time. No need to worry about replacing batteries (constantly) or making sure your mouse is charged and yet, no horrible long cord to get tangled everywhere.Actual Use:***It's a very simple "plug 'n' play" set up. The USB plug fits nicely where it's supposed to without being too snug or too loose.The problem is with the size of the mouse. With the portability comes the sacrifice of a comfortable size. My fingers already have a tendency to ache (particularly when it's cold) and this mouse does them no favors. I don't fault the mouse too much for it because I knew that when I first bought it.Conclusion:***It is what it is.A tiny, portable, light weight, working mouse.Good for anyone who needs something they can more easily browse the internet or work on projects while on the go.Not recommended for those with any sort of hand/wrist aches.
When people get super worked up over their UV filters I get upset, it's most likely only their to protect your lens and there is no reason to over think it. If you buy a cheapo filter, expect flare and chromatic aberration. CMOS sensors are sensitive to UV and often use it to determine WB and color profiles, so filtering it out will have some effect in that regard. Shooting RAW and adjusting in post is a better option anyway. This problem will exist wether you buy a $150 cokin, or a $20 tiffen.B+W on the other hand are a good, mid-range price filter with low aberration, and a small enough profile on the lens. In Macro work, I take the filter off, simply because their is no need for it, and it helps my d7000 focus. Regardless of B+W's large thread ring profile, the glass is quite thin, and produced minimal flare. Theyre easy to clean and a great touch of protection for your lens.Check out their X-Pro line as well, especially if you shoot outdoors a lot.
the transmitter works great, unless you are driving thru any type of metropolitan area, then there is interference on any channel that you choose and it sounds like you are listening to a book with static in the background. in other areas the transmitter works great!
When I first ordered these umbrellas I was a bit concerned about their quality. The photos are one thing, but the item usually is another. If you have ever shopped on EBay you will know what I am talking about.Today I received these beautiful and exquisitely made umbrellas, and guess what?: made in Peoples Republic of China. I am blown away with the quality of the umbrellas.Just the other day I was at a photo shoot and I saw some high quality umbrellas that were being used by other photographers. When I asked the cost of them I was told about $60 each...well I got 2 of them of way better quality on Amazon for $31.58 including shipping from Calumet in Chicago. This is an incredible deal about $15.79 each.They come well packaged and protected. The umbrellas come also in their own protective bags made of the same material as the umbrellas themselves. I highly recommend these for the amateur and the professional photographer as well. Go for it, you won't regret it.Oh, I almost forgot...super fast shipping too..
In my computer, I have had the best success error free burning at 8X. I have been able to print on the CDs using the modified Canon IP4300 and IP6700 printers. Just go to the Internet and find out how to modify the printers as well as many other models. You will need to buy a special tray ($25) on Ebay, pop out a little piece of plastic on the printer (to reveal the tray slot) and reload the printer driver (or modify the registry) and you will be all set.
I BOUGHT IT FOR MY SON AND I JUST WANT U TO KNOW THAT IT IS GOOD BUT IT IS WORTHLESS IT SO DIFFICULT TO WORK AND EVERYTHING ELSE
I've used Macs for 14 years and this is probably the most capable consumer Mac yet - and the best value for money. Apart from the stellar hardware and the terrific applications, Apple has found another way to make things easier for its customers; thanks to clear instructions and a very nifty setup assistant, I was able to transfer all the programs, documents, icons and settings from my old (G4) iMac to my new one, with a simple Firewire cable. Previously, buying a new Mac entailed a sometimes days-long transfer of data from the old to the new machine. No longer. The setup assistant took care of it after I answered five or six questions. A couple of hours later, without any additional work on my part, my new iMac was organized just like my old one -- everything in the same place, with the designated programs loading at startup, my bookmarks loaded in my browser, the familiar wallpaper on the desktop, etc... The new machine even knew to assume the old one's IP address, so I had an Internet connection as soon as I plugged in the Ethernet cable from my DSL modem. It was all perfectly painless. Virtually no downtime at all.The surprisingly heavy iMac G5 looks like a megasized iPod. The Mac's 20-inch screen is gorgeous, but it also posed the only real problem I've had with my new purchase: the flatpanel monitor is much too bright in low ambient light, even with the brightness turned all the way down. In a partly darkened room, the iMac will burn right through your optic nerve. OK, maybe not, but its brightness is excessive and annoying. Fiddling with the gamma settings in the monitor control panel didn't improve things much. I finally found and downloaded Steven Hutson's handy freeware program DarkAdaptedX, which lets you dial in the desired brightness level (and save those settings as presets). Problem solved.There's not that much to add. Everything just works, with no fuss. Burning DVDs is a cinch. iPhoto (the new version of which comes free with this machine, as do the other iLife programs such as iMovie and Garageband) has gone from a straggler to a thing of beauty. It's brimming with lovely new features, including support for different printed books you can order straight from within iPhoto. Also, the program now lets you customize the appearance of your slideshow -- for example, you can control how long individual photos in a slideshow stay up on the screen. The new iLife apps are faster, too, though that has as much to do with the hardware. For example, on my G4 iMac, I was often waiting a long time for Photoshop to even LAUNCH, let alone for it to finish processor-intensive tasks. The G5 is roughly three to four times as zippy. Even web pages seem to load faster.I'm giving four stars (OK, 4.5) because of the overly bright screen, and because the machine, with four small internal fans to keep its insides cool, is a bit noisier than I'd like. Also, Apple has made a mistake in shipping a fast machine with not nearly enough RAM (internal memory). 256 Mb just won't be sufficient for 90% of the iMac G5's users. Luckily, it's easy to add a RAM module, and I would recommend stepping up to at least 512 MB total, more if you can afford it. (TIP: There are two RAM slots, and contrary to what some people think, these slots do not need to be filled with same-capacity memory modules. In other words, you can add a 256 Mb, a 512 MB, or a 1 Gigabyte module to the second slot. It doesn't have to match what is in slot number one).Bottom line: Apple gives another class performance.
I have the Easy Share V610 and this case is a perfect fit. For this camera the foam inserts are not needed.
This motion sensor does a very good job. I've used 8 of these over the past few years and have had no problems. They each go through a 9-volt battery about twice a year -- it depends on how often they are activated my motion. I think $25 is a fair price for what you get.
A good little inexpensive flash for general use at a good price. It is a vast inprovement over those under powered pop-ups. It works well with digital cameras (Fuji FinePix 6900z). If you are considering a digital camera, an external flash is a must! The improvement in picture quality is stunning.
If you're hard up on money or don't want to spend a fortune on cables then these get the job done. The build quality is kind of sketchy though and I could see the cables dying out a lot sooner than higher quality cables would like monster. I would not recommend them for someone who constantly has to set up and tear down their set up because the cables don't take to being handled. They're not really high quality, so once they're set up, leave them there or you may find yourself soldering them relatively soon.
I bought this card to add USB 2.0 ports to my Titanium G4 PowerBook running OSX 10.4. Although the information on the box lists only Windows operating systems and the disk inside includes only Windows drivers, it works flawlessly, plug-n-play, in my laptop. No additional driver is required. I have only had it a short time, but so far it has worked without a hitch, a big improvement over the USB 1.1 ports that are standard on the machine.
You can't beat a cord that retails for over $100 bucks at best buy and costs under $20 on amazon. Does everything I need it to do. Great item!
The filter is great. Super thin. If there was anything that I would gripe about it would have to be; there are no threads on the filter (most likely because of the thinness of the filter) and can't attach the original lens cap. Because of this, users have to use the B+W cap which is just a slide-on that has come off many times while taking my camera out of the bag. Overall, the product is nice!
I use this every day, and it has been a great help. While the cover is kind of flimsy, it's easy to use and easily attaches to my computers for synchronization.
I live in New Orleans and FM radio choices became very limited after the hurricane. So after months of audio purgatory I made the plunge and subscribed to XM.WOW. XM is great and the Tao XM2Go works like a charm.I connect the Tao to my belt and take it everywhere. I didn't even bother hooking up the car receiver. I just sit the little fellow on my dashboard and use the headphones. Reception is fine. It does lose the signal when you go under power line or an overpass, but it's only out for a fraction of a second.There are a few minor things about it that I don't like though. 1) It takes a few tries and some maneuvering to attach the Tao to the charging base. Things just don't seem to lineup right. 2) The carrying case covers the LCD display and the control buttons. It would be nice if there were an opening that would allow access to the control panel without pulling it completely out of the case. 3) The head phones are painful 4) Control are stiff and a little difficult to work (especially when driving). I now leave the Tao's remote control in the car and use the remote to change the station.Also TAO has apparently gotten the message about the battery problems. I purchased mine on March 12, and there was a replacement battery taped to the inside of the box.Go XM!
Bought this to replace an older model my husband had and this one was cheaper quality; the case wasn't as sturdy, the cables weren't as heavy quality either. I should have shopped around more and bought a better quality one.
Great for using with a tripod, now you can be in the pictures too.
Looking for a great, compact, high quality digital camera? Look no further, the Olympus 400 is tough to beat.I'm no photography pro but if you are looking for a great camera to take pictures for the web or to use while on vacation, this is a great selection. It's been to the slopes in Colorado, Utah &amp; South America in (kept in a jacket pocket) snow, sleet &amp; rain. It's taken phenomenal pictures and produced beautiful printouts.The 16 meg memory card it comes with is a joke; it just doesn't hold anything. If you plan to buy this camera, plan on an extra $150.00 or so for a larger membery card or two. I got a 512 mb card which holds nearly 600 photos that print at high quality as 8x10's. It holds more than enough pictures for an extended vaction but with the 512 mb card it takes a while for the camera to ready itself to take a picture. A 256 mb card is probably the ideal balance of storage space and speed.The camera is easy to use, looks nice and is comparable to the 35mm stylus series from Olympus that was fantastic as far as 35mm cameras go for the casual photographer.Bottm line, give this camera serious consideration when shoping for a digital camera and plan on picking up at least 1 256 or 512 meg memory chip if you buy it.
This product is only capable to format a hard drive in FAT32 format. This is neither the standard for the PC nor the Mac. If you have a pure PC or Mac network, I advise getting a NAS that uses the appropriate format.The FAT32 format only makes sense if you use it as a cross-platform NAS. But even then it is pretty poor, as it requires tight rules for file names. I constantly ran into problems where back-ups got interrupted due to incorrect file names (too long, wrong characters).I decided to send the product back and try my luck with a different one.
Bought it on sale, and works perfectly fine for my setup. I could've gone with others but this will be sufficient for my needs. Great deal.
i bought this camera to replace (at least temporarily) my nikon 990, which i thought an excellent camera. my big problem with the nikon, besides it having very weird behavior (it now turns on and off at around .5hz) was the shutter lag. this camera which cost about .3 of the nikon (which, granted was right when it came out) has very little lag compared to the nikon and has almost the same resolution. i miss the full tiff image of the nikon, though. however, for regular family type photos, i never used the tiff (uncompressed) option. i am very impressed with the picture quality and the size. the zoom toggle is a little stiff, i think. as far as the battery life...i think that most of the people are doing something very strange. i filled the card which came with the camera, looked at all the images, deleted about 8 or 9 and took those again. i looked at those and then downloaded them, cleared the card, and took 6 more images (looking at each after i shot them) and then, the batteries, which came with it were considered expired. (i read online somewhere that someone actually measured the current draw and found that the camera really only used .667 of the batteries electrical energy. so, i think i'll use them for something else like my toothbrush.) anyway, the camera's a bargain and works wonderfully. i fully recommend it to anyone who wants a family camera.
I would give this FIVE stars, but ONLY FOR CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.Don't buy it for your own home! It is PERFECT if you have a lonely, elderly relative who shies away from computers & email but likes to see photos of her grandchildren. That's where it shines. This enhances your contact with a loved one if you can't be there daily. Otherwise, FORGET IT. Great for a senior care or hospital patient (unless they have an incompatible phone system.)Recognize that you'll be paying $10 per month "forever" or else you lose the ability to change the 30 photos. You'll have to take digital photos and upload fresh ones frequently--or else this will be pointless.They break, so you'll need an extended warrantee. Mine lasted just over a year, and the replacement seems to have a slight contrast problem on the left side--frustrating but not quite bad enough to return again.I believe the other reviewers who had problems, but my experience has been very positive. They've treated me very well in 2006, and the product did exactly what was needed. A bit of a 'crap shoot.'I recommend setting the interval between photos to the maximum, 2 hours. I'd set it to 48 hours if I could. Set it too fast, and after half a day they will think, "I've already seen that slide show. I'm done with this contraption." You want them to think of it like a static photo on the wall that is changed daily--then its a miracle.For most people, DON'T buy this. But for that lonely, isolated, elderly person of suitable temperment, it might be a "gift from heaven."
The case is great. The price was very reasonable and I actually ended up buying a second case for all my DVD's. The case is very sturday and well-made. I would recommend this case highly. The delivery was also very quick.
MFC-8440 - Can't beat it for the price.After more than 43,000 prints the unit works the same as it did on Day 1. Over the entire period (4+ years now) it has jammed probably fewer than 10 times.The only item other than toner that has required replacement is the drum (standard consumable item).Scan speed is acceptable for home office use; it is not for high-volume business use, ie hundreds of pages a day.The document feeder feeds reliably provided you don't use flimsy, tattered, or "slick" paper, typical of all printer/scanners in this price class.I would definitely buy another MFC-8440 when the time comes, or even as a backup.
I've bought a stack of Verbatim DVD-DL and had not a single problems burning at 2.4x, then i figure i can save some money by getting the Amazon branded DVD-DLs. Well, several Amazon coasters later (burnt at 2.4x) I am going back to Verbatim and never switching brands again.
All HDMI cables work the same, they transmit digital information. They are all the same, don't overpay when this is the same as teh 100$ one.
I had purchased the Samsung V2000 last year and was very happy with it so I decided to buy a second unit but saw that the progressive V3500 was about the same price and decided to go with this model instead. The V3500 is very similar to the V2000 in many ways. It is a bit thinner and lighter than the older V2000 which is a plus. Picture and sound quality are good as well. The V3500 is a little quieter than the V2000 when playing dvds. The vcr part seems about the same. The remote is basic but functional for the most part.On the down side, I also play alot of VCD's (video cds) which the V2000 handle perfectly and very well. But unfortunately the V3500 CAN NOT play any vcd's. I have tried to play many I own. I suppose this is a feature Samsung decided to leave out since most progressive scan owners would not be playing low quality vcd's on a high definition screen. In any case, this was a bit disappointing. Also, if you like playing mp3s, the V3500 interface for playing mp3's (and wma's) is not that great. Folders and filenames are all truncated (shortened) to 6 or 7 letters (no dos ~1 at least!). But the short folder names and filenames can be pretty hard to figure out. Also, no file ID tag support. The mp3 decoder sounds good enough for casual listening.All in all, not a bad unit for the price if you insist on getting a progressive scan combo. Otherwise, if the vcr is not something you need, probably getting a dedicated dvd player with progressive scan is the way too go.
This mouse is very versatile. It is a very well built mouse and is very useful. The only problem with this mouse is the battery power, however it is one of the longer lasting battery life batteries, it is still very short.
After receiving the item, I came to the realization that it was not what I wanted and I have been trying to return this item ever since. After calling the company to return it, I was told that I had to send an e-mail in order to get a return code. So, I followed the company's rules and sent an e-mail requesting a return code. That was about three weeks ago and I haven't heard or received anything from them.I am still in possession of the item and wish to return it for a refund, however; I've not had any luck getting a response from this company. I'm quite certain I won't buy anything from them in the future.
I recommend this 4600 beacause it is the best of the best. The newest card on the market is the 9700 Radeon but it has motherboard compatability issues that Radeon conveniently blames on motherboard manufacturers. This issue is due to the new AGP 8x that radeon is having trouble with.Stick with NVidia as they are the tried and true product for high quality graphics. I do recommed getting the 4600 128MB DDR from LeadTek, Gainward, or MSI. These three 3rd party maufacturers come with better heatsinks on the card to prevent this monster graphics card from overheating too much. They are also in my opinion are the best 3rd party maufacutrers of Nvidia-based card.
Item incomplete, does not work, does not work, you need the USB KEY for it to work the DVR, I do not recommend the purchase, I had to return the product.
This foil seems to last 18-24 months with a thick beard and does not wear down at the end of its life. Good product.
I bought these for the office since I didn't really need the high end, high watt speakers there. I am very impressed with the big sound from these small speakers, much better bass response than most small cheap speakers. Not near the performance of my Altec Lansings at home but great for the office!
I purchase this radio in June and the CD player was DOA in July. Save your money and buy another product.
I've purchased many or most of the brands of Cat6 cable that Amazon sells, and I have settled on the feeling that Tripp Lite is my favorite brand of Cat5 cabling. Performance on most you buy is the same, but these things are made with the higest quality sheathing of any that I've tried. They perform as well, but are extra durable.(I reviewed several lengths of this Tripp Lite cable, and they all performed equally. If my review looks similar, it is! They all performed exceptionally.)
Bought the P-5 last January 2002. Read its manual in details. You should too. It will help you understand this new technology. You can achieve much more with a digicam. I suspect people who are unhappy with this camera have not read the manual in detail.It is a small camera with a lot of punch and options. Its small size does not mean compromise. I suggest you buy 128 MB of memory. It is nice to not worry about running out of memory. One full day will drain the battery (as with all digicams). So take along the charger (for the hotel room and recharge when you sleep, although it does not take THAT long to charge it) or buy extra an battery. We take the charger with us on overnights and it works. No need to spend extra $$ on the extra battery. Buy the extra memory instead.A Plus: The videos I take with this camera (and the extra memory) are great. I did not expect to get such nice videos with a "still" camera.I am not an expert. I have made mistakes taking a few shots and have been able to correct some of them with the MGI Photo Suite software that comes with the camera. Others, were beyond rescue ;)The vast majority of the shots come out beautifully.Bottom line: get a small (palm size) tripod for night shots, get 128MB extra memory and this camera. The tiny size of it all and its power will ensure you take it with you and use it all the time. No need to slug around a whole bag of camera stuff!
Do you want to buy a shower radio that isn't waterproof? Do you want a radio whose volume, memory, and tuning controls require a PhD to operate? Do you enjoy taking your cash with you into the shower and letting it float down the drain? Do you enjoy changing batteries using a screwdriver? If you've answered yes to any of those four questions, boy, do I have a deal for you!I followed the instructions and did not place the radio in a place that was being sprayed by water constantly...and it still died after three months.On the plus side, the radio sounded nice and was loud enough to hear in the shower. That is, until it broke after three months of use in the shower.I will be returning this item and getting a refund for my hard earned money.
I have read nothing but negative reviews about this product. Has anyone ever seen so much negativity on one product??? It's insane. Despite all this, I decided to put Amazon.com's 30-day return policy to the test and order this anyway. I also ordered the Linksys WPC11 Instant Wireless Network PC Card. I have two computers I networked, a Compaq Presario 600Mhz Intel Celeron Laptop and a Compaq Presario PIII 700Mhz desktop. Only one wireless card was purchased for the laptop; the desktop was plugged in directly to the hub using a CAT5 cable. That's it. So, I spent exactly $350.00 and the price has even seemed to go down more (I may complain about this and try to get a rebate, but that's not the point I want to make here). So, I open it up expecting any of the numerous terrible things so many of the so-called &quot;I've been networking computers for years and this is the worst piece of hardware ever prodcued, folks&quot; experts have to say about it. I was pleasently surprised. It works. The router works very well, which so many people said was a terrible, worthless piece of junk and even the card which was supposed to be fatally flawed works well. It does not drop off after walking 10 feet away, it does not die after the first 5 minutes, it has not crashed either of my computers. Not even once. I've got a cable connection, not DSL. The laptop uses Windows ME and the desktop uses Windows 98. The internet connection was relatively easy. Work slowly. Read the instructions very carefully. I spent about 45 minutes making absolutely certain I had every piece of information ready for the installation. It's all spelled out in the instruction manual so I won't bother going into too much detail here. Just hit START, hit RUN and type &quot;winipcfg&quot;. This shows you all of the information you will need to know. Hit &quot;More Information&quot; to make sure you see everything. Also, make sure you install the card first. The biggest problem I had with that is that the drivers aren't in the folder they're supposed to be in on the CD for the card. Just search through the directories of the disk. They're easy to find. The internet connection was easy. Getting the computers to network was more difficult. Luckily, after hours of trying, I realized Windows Millenium has a homenetworking Wizard built in. Once you get the hardware setup and installed correctly, the Home Networking Wizard does the rest. It guides you through the process, then insert a floppy disk to install the networking wizard on your Windows 95 and 98 platform computers. I spent about 4 hours doing all this, but it's only because I am a very careful and meticulous worker. I want to make sure I understand everything thoroughly before I do anything. I recommend this philosophy when installing any kind of network. The Most important thing I can tell you I save for last: the range. This is why I haven't given the product 5 stars. It really is false advertising! It won't go as far as they say it does. The claims are outrageous. However, the range is still acceptable for my needs. I am 75 feet away from the access point as I type this. There are 3 walls and a ceiling in the way. The internet works very well at this distance. I get downloads as fast as I do on my desktop (up to about 100KB/sec which is very fast for the internet). Remember, 1MB/sec is as low as it is supposed to get. Don't let the number 1 fool you! This is still VERY fast. The cable internet cannot handle this speed. We have a T1 at work that doesn't even go that fast. If you are copying a LOT of big files between the two computers then you may run into some problems. A gigabyte will take 16 minutes. Is anyone really trying to copy that much??? Most people aren't, but I can see how some people might. Don't let the fact that the card registers &quot;No Connection&quot; fool you. At great distances the card will register no connection but that's not true. It says no connection right now at 75 feet. I probably can't go more than 75 feet. I went outside with one wall between myself and the access point. I got up to an impressive 250 feet! but, the advertised 400ft? Forget it. No way! In conclusion, the internet works great. It's fast and works all over this house and all over the yard (2 acres). It will suit most peoples' needs as long as you don't live in a house with metal walls (this is a 100% wood structure). The networking works, but not if you want to copy gigantic files on a regular basis at great distances (close distances will work, however, very fast). video games will probably be a little choppy as the distance increases. I can share my desktop's printer. That works great, but the desktop has to be on. Get a print server for 90 bucks to avoid this problem. I am keeping an eye on this thing and plan to use it excessively while the return policy is still valid. I will update my progress with the unit with a followup review, as I have only had it now for 3 days.
Price can't be beat. I don't see the difference between this battery and some of the more pricier ones. I have two kids under two and these batteries are a life saver.
very nice!!! easy to use, blue tooth set up in seconds it downloaded all my #s, great price
This MP3 player is a piece of garbage. I had it for 2 weeks and the player froze up on me. I called for technical support and was able to "jump start" the player. I used it for another two weeks and it froze again. I was unable to "jump start" it again by following the same steps as when I called for help. So I called again and was told that I had to ship it to the company for diagnostic checks. After owning this product for 5 weeks, I've been able to use it for only 2 and had to pay shipping to send it back. The company still has not returned my unit to me. Get an iPod - it's well worth it.
I bought the Apple TV and the XtremeMac HDMI switcher. I have been unable to get the Apple TV to work through the switcher. After calling Xtreme's support number and double checking settings, cables etc. I find out that although they claim this device was made for the Apple TV it does not work with some units. After searching the internet for problem with this combination I found that I am not alone, there are a lot of unhappy buyers out there.(note: Extreme mac does not have the usual support forum or faq that most sites have, I think that is intentional to try and keep this problem quiet)I have a new Sony TV, Apple TV, top quality cables, followed all troubleshooting advice. The switcher works fine with my xbox 360 elite, my DVD player and my Dishnet receiver. Just not with the Apple TV. The Apple TV works fine when connected directly to the TV.Buyer Beware, when used with Apple TV this product may or may not work.
This router works great as long as you dont need to download files larger than say... er.. 300k. Most all large file downloads stall. Once it stalls the progam I'm using to download the file freezes also so I need to shut that down. If Im lucky I'll sometimes I'll be able to get a 3mb file downloaded.I've contacted Linksys and they told me to try different MTU settings. Each time I tried a different setting it seemed to fix the problem for a little while but it was only an illusion.Hopefully Linksys releases a new Firmware version to fix this problem.Hey for [the money]it's still not a bad deal for a wireless router even though it does not work quite right.I say wait a month and see if they release a fix for this problem. If you need a router ASAP then pick another one. I have a Netgear MR314 that works wonderfully.
It has worked very well for me. Plug and play. Fast shipping. Great quality and looks like it will last for years.
It is a nice cd radio clock combo which allows external input. Some of the controls are rather oddly placed (the volume is all the way toward on the back, on the right side; the selection of the external input is not visually compelling - you do have to pay attention when you activate it).
i bought this play toy to begin geocashing and to track route on scouting northern tier trip. did a trial run on charter fishing trip setting it to take reading every 1/4 mile. it did well. also programed in route to beach house and it did well. even did my first geocashe site. have gotten better as i learn features.
The setup of this product was super easy. The biggest problem is that the wireless connection drops like crazy, every minute or so, even though the signal is rated excellent (the laptop actually sits next to the router). The fixed line desktop doesn't experience this problem.
The Kodak line of easyshare cameras make taking photos easy. The camera (when set for the proper lighting) will take incredible pictures. Even under the automatic setting, an amateur photographer can take very impressive photos. The Z712 makes it that much easier with features like the 12x optical image stabilized zoom and multiple shots. It even shoots good video.
When I received the Lexmark #34 High Yield Black Ink Cartridge, the tape over the cartridge was loose and ink covered the inside of the pouch the cartridge was in. I went ahead and inserted it in my printer with no problems sofar.
Bought a new 550 to replace a Logitech I bought several years ago. Was very easy to set up and works just as I want it to.
I bought this camera because of the price, but when comparing the pictures with my 1.3 MP Sony I relized the Sony took much better pictures (even though the Sony has no zoom and has a lower resolution.)My first problem with the camera was the aforementioned low light problem. My apartment gets plenty of light, but the picture still came out extremely grainy. Also, due to the positioning of the flash so close to the lens, any dust floating in the air shows up as large white spots on the picture.The focus also didn't quite seem to focus as well as it should have. I took the camera back after having it for 3 hours.Just remember: you get what you pay for.
this motorized monitor is a great value it has everything u just need in ur car, dvd, vcd, mp3 and tv tuner, the sound is great, and the brightness of the screen is excellent even in the daylight and its too easy to use, too bad the border where the buttons are does not light which makes it difficult to use in the night; but with the remote control, its fine, i am really satisfied with pyle technology. the price is excellent too in comparison to other monitors. i would suggest they sell the monitor with a frame to hold it firmly in the car. i recommend anyone who wants a great monitor with a great price to go for it.
This single was absolutely wonderful. It has great lyrics. CD keeps it real! He has an extraordinary voice, and I predict that he'll go far as soon as his album is released and we get him more publicity..GO GET THIS SINGLE!
I wish I had done more research before buying my cheapie printer. All this Epson does is eat up ink. Within a couple weeks, I had trouble with nozzles clogging. (as mentioned by many other reviewers) This printer has a smart chip too. You can't print when one cartridge runs out of ink and you are supposed to use only Epson ink cartridges. I initially stuck with Epson cartridges. The printer would clog if you didn't print every three seconds (not once a week as the manual says), I don't think it matters what cartridge you use. Epson's cartridges clog as well as cheaper replacement cartridges. I almost always have to clean the nozzles before I print anything. I'm ready to throw this thing out the window. I can't even print in B/W if the color cartridge goes out due to the smart chip. Ahhhhh! It prints great photos when you can get the nozzles cleaned, but since it eats up so much ink cleaning those nozzles, the cost effectiveness of printing your own photos is a joke. Save your money and get a Canoni860, they sound like the best out there or take your CD of images and have a lab print them. That would have to be less costly than this printer.
This monitor is great for the price. I would have given 5 stars if the instructions had been a little better. I was able to figure it out... but a good set of instructions would have been easier.
I purchased two of the RCA digital cameras 11/02, one as a gift for my son. They took very nice photos. Exactly one year after purchase, my battery compartment cover cracked and the camera became useless. The same thing happened to my son's camera at almost the same time. As the covers were attached only by two small screws, I assumed (my first mistake)I would be able to order replacement parts and have two working cameras. I got nothing but the run-around from RCA customer &quot;service,&quot; and the generous &quot;offer&quot; of allowing me to buy two replacement cameras for a couple hundred dollars. They refused to allow me just to buy the parts. I will never buy another RCA product and will make sure as many poeple know it as possible.
This is a great alarm system for the price- very sensitive and easy to use. I had it installed by a mechanic who said that installation was not as simple as advertized on the box. On the other hand if you check out the youtube video, the guy there said that it took him about 15 minutes to install it. The Alarm has adjustible shock, tilt and circuit surge sensors all of which are very sensitive and work beautifully. Also, it comes with a pager that alerts you as soon as any of these sensors are activated. The only downside of this alarm is that it does not have back up power, which means that if the thief gets underneath the riders seat without activating the alarm and cuts of power cables, the system becomes useless. As I said before, this system pretty sensitive, so the thief will have to be very skilled.Overall I'm very satisfyied with this product, given tha it cost only $140 and would highly recomend it.
I highly recommend this lens to anyone, and not just for it's macro capability which is amazingly sharp, but also as a super fine fixed focal length lens for portraits and general photography.This lens is tack sharp and very well made, frankly the only fault I can find is the screw in lens hood. The image quality on my Sony Alpha 200 is stunning, it blows the kit lens out of the water in sharpness, contrast and build quality.Great glass.
These earphones are great for the price. Confortable and easy to wear. Sound quality is great and does a decent job of cancelling outside noises. Lots of people have to yell at me to get my attention when I have these on and not paying attention. When travelling though, they do occasionally slip out ears. Otherwise, great product!
I am so glad I switched to the Brother label system (specifically the PT9500PC P-touch Label Maker for the Mac). These cartridges are just a fantastic. Not a single Jam since we left Dynmo!
I was looking forward to the new remote as I have an older model I use occassionally. I had hoped it had vastly improved the older model. I went to program my new Sharp HD TV's remote unfortunately, it did not have the programming for it unless you copied it one to another. It only picked up some of the buttons not all of the TV's original remote. For the money they wanted for this unit it should have all the remotes programmed in advance for downloads and not have to "gerry rig" it for it to function. Sadly, I returned it immedialtely.Mike
I bought this drive to store some data for my graduate research. So far, no problems at all via firewire 800 on my Powerbook G4 and my G5 at the office. The drive has been very fast and reliable. When I received the drive it was already formatted HFS+, so it was ready to go out of the box. In addition, I can confirm that my drive did ship with the OEM version of Dantz Retrospect Express for Macintosh. However, I have not attempted to use the software as it did not factor in any way into my purchasing of the drive. Also, in case anybody is interested: I booted from the drive and ran Xbench. The actual hard drive inside my enclosure is a 250 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 model number: ST3250823A. I'm not sure if Iomega uses Seagates in all of their enclosures, so take this info for what it's worth.
Product is exactly as described. Picture cuts out periodically when the signal is first going through it. It works fine after a few minutes however. Not a big deal considering the price. Much rather pay this than retail.
I first purchased this TV a few weeks ago. After a week or so, I noticed that on certain cable channels (analog, not digital) the audio was out of sync with the video. This was usually in the range of 0.1 - 0.5 second lead in the audio. Confused, I watched some movies and it did the same thing. Thinking it was a problem with the TV, I had the only person I knew with a truck drive 2 hours to my house to bring it back, we brought it back no problem, got the new TV, that person left, and the TV then wouldn't turn on. Extremely aggrevated, I called the place where I purcahsed it and they agreed to deliver a new one for no charge. I got the new one and it has the same audio out of sync problem as the original, except sometimes it seems worse. This happens on the both the HDMI, and component outputs of the DVD player (and yes I did try a different DVD player). So either the store gave me back the original, or panasonic needs to review their schematics.
Seems to rewind alright, but worry about the quality itself and how long this will last. Doesn't seem real durrable
Good lens, some nice features, but for about the same mony you can have the 70-200mm "L" lens, and have Crisp Clean pics and digitally zoom in ,and still have better results than the 70- 300IS I bought the 70-200 "L" lens, and couldn't be happier! Well,unless I had around $1600.00+ to buy a 2.8 "L" lens.
everything works and sounds great. However, the metal mesh covering the sub-woofer was completely dented inward. Enough so for the sub-woofer to smack into it each time it was used. dont know if this was the result of shipping because everything was wrapped carefully. now the metal mesh covering the woofer is all knotted up after i had to pry the mesh back to form. Which wasn't an easy task.
I purchased a Tune Belt about one month ago and found that the belt was too tight aroound my 44" waist. I emailed Tune Belt,describing my fit problem, they sent me a waist extention piece that allows me to wear the pouch with comfort. Thanks Tune Belt.
I,ve been running with music since, well, when there was only tape. I've tried many in ear phones but was never happy: either poor sound quality or bad fit or both. Recently I tried the new Bose in-ear phones and was pleased with the sound quality but never could get them to fit. They were sort of OK until I started to sweat. The Shure E2C has been the best in-ear phones that I have EVER had. Sound quality is great. They go well into the ear canal so the volume doesn't have to be too loud thereby saving battery for longer runs. The fit options are the broadest available by anyone. One of my ear openings is small, the other large. With the foam covers I have no problems. Usually running in the heat will have other earphones slip out. Not the Shure. It does take a bit of relearning to get them in. The cord could be more flexible. But, once these babies are in, they don't move.Update 1/29/'09. Sent them back for repair on 3/08, (with no date of purchase, couldn't remmemberw hen purchased) because the cable at the plug end had a loose or broken wire. They sent a new pair within a week, no charge. Happened again 1/09 sent them back for repair 2 days ago. haven't heard anything. Would buy another pair if can't be fixed. Sound and fit and comfort are great.
The reason I headed for this headphones because I needed it for third person to connect to audio splitter so everybody would listen at the same volume level. I have "Bassics" headphones which I bought for 9 bucks in Frys and they sound better and louder then this XD100. I have XD200 for 30 bucks and they sound same good as "Bassics" and I have and Au646 for 29 bucks and JVS HA-G101 for $16 and these two sound same low and poor as XD100. Damn it! I "missed" in my choice. I should buy Sony XD200 they are a bit expensive but much better.
Originally I gave these 1 star because the default dimensions make them too long to fit upright in any of my 3 storage systems. I basically have a high quality metal cabinet by Can-Am made specifically for CDs, but the jewel sleeves are too tall to close the drawer. I also have glass front cabinets which I can't close either. Even the cheap cardboard storage boxes I use for short term storage I have are too shallow for the tops to stay on securley when filled with jewel sleeves.However, if you fold one edge of the tray card under, and trim off the excess of the jewel sleeve using a straight edge and an exacto type knife it will fit perfectly in any of my storage systems.I would give these 4 stars if they fit without the trimming, which can get very time consuming with a large collection like mine.
Love the operating system and expandability but I've had to replace the screen twice on my Visor Deluxe in the last month. The first time wasn't entirely a surprise--a colleague set a heavy book on it. The second time (after the $85 screeen replacement cost) was more distressing--it cracked in mid-flight with no discernible change in cabin pressure. The problem is that for the $85 you're getting someone else's used Visor...I learned that they just recycle the units they get back. I just hope the in-flight incident was a fluke.
Mostly on a whim, I purchased the 30GB white video ipod. Amen to the tax return. I started looking at the 2GB, but figured for $50 more I could get the 4GB. But then with the 4GB, I saw that for $50 more I could get 7 times the song storage and the ability to do video, so the 30GB won out. Admittedly, I feared the ipod. I thought iTunes would be a nightmare and that the ipod would break after an hour. Fortunately, I was wrong. When I loaded the iTunes CD into my computer, it allowed me to transfer all of my Windows music library into it, only about 100 songs. It took a little fiddling to figure out how to get those songs into the ipod, but when I did they all worked and the ipod didn't reject any of them for format reasons. Whew, I was beginning to think that maybe this ipod would be a good thing. Then I thought, aha, I will try to buy an iTunes song, and something will happen then, something bad. But it didn't. I bought 1 song and it downloaded and it was all good. Then I said, time to try buying a music video. Again, to my amazement, it all worked. The only problem was that I had dialup, and to download a 3+ minute video took almost an hour. I don't see how I can download a LOST episode at that rate.So, in all, I am happy with this ipod. We bought a case right away and scratching hasn't been an issue. The sound is good with the ear buds, although I use different headphones. I have a Creative Muvo 256mb player also, and others have written that the Creative sounds better, but to me, they are comparable. As for the Creative Muvo, the FM portion of that player died within 3 weeks of having it, as did all my controls except for play/pause/stop and volume. Course it didn't cost $300, so I hope the ipod has a good future here.
Very well designed piece of equipment. Took it to the Caymans for its first swim and it did great. Absolutely no leaks and took excellent pictures and video at 90+ feet.
I bought this cable after looking through all the options on Amazon. I was looking for 10 AWG speaker cable with a black sheathing so that it would match my computer desk but came up empty. Most of the available 10AWG cables are either copper looking with a clear sheathing or just white. There were some black 10 AWG cable reels on sale but I saw that those said the cable wasn't actually 10AWG so I avoided those. These were darker in color so I decided to get them and have no regrets.The cable diamater is a little less than half an inch and has a quality dark purple rubbery sheathing. It is like a very dark grape color and looks excellent. Inside the sheating is the pair of color coded 10AWG cabling surrounded by many strings of fabric material. This gives it good flex and surrounds the cabling so when you pull it the sheath doesn't pull apart from the wire. I assume this is for inside the wall installations but just laying them on the floor doesn't look bad at all.I probably wouldn't use these for surface mounting say, satellite speakers though. They are pretty thick to try and surface mount to a wall, I don't think most cable staple guns would go around this.Excellent cable and as close to quality black 10awg as you're gonna get.
This little LCD not only works like a champ, it's super thin and looks great. I've had one for a month now and I've had nothing but a great experience. The picture is better than my Viewsonic at work and the price was right too. I'd have no problem recommending this to anyone looking for a 15&quot; LCD.
I use to use Ridata, this year I recently switched to Verbatim due to sale prices/free shipping and all the hype. These discs work flawless, might even be better than Ridata. As of now I won't purchase another brand. I like Verbatim dvd +r just as well.I never ever had a fail with verbatim as long as I go 2x, which enables me to still browse and use another powerful ap. I can use higer speeds if I'm not running anything else. To be on the safe side I never go above 4x while browsing and running another powerful ap. Verbatim is awesome, their dl is excellent I never get a fail like other dual layer discs. Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones never to get a bad batch, but I guess it happens. Because Verbatim has excellent dual layer discs and their prices are low and you can always find sales on their +r and -r, I'll stick with them for now.
Not only does this product help to cool your laptop, it also protect your laptop from licquid spills if you are using it on a flat surface! Excellent product! I have three (3) laptops. i have a cooling pad for each one!
I have never owned a universal remote before (other than the ones from the cable company), and let me tell this is an amazing little thing. The "activities"-based control is a great example of good design--instead of telling it which device you want to control, you just tell it what you want to do and it figures out how. Want to watch TV? It turns on the TV and the cable box, picks the correct input on the TV, and allows you to adjust the TV volume and the cable box's channel. Want to watch a DVD? It turns on the TV and the DVD player, and the controls work similarly with them. Instead of pushing 20 buttons on three remotes, you push about 4 on one. The only trick is the setup, but even that is pretty easy through the computer interface. You tell it what model equipment you have, download it into the remote (using a standard mini-USB cable that comes included) and the controls all work for that equipment. Maybe I will sour on this thing eventually, maybe it will break after a week, or maybe a comet will hit my house. But for now, I really like this thing.
This is already mentioned in another review but this kit is advertised and labeled on the packaging as 4 gauge wire. This is NOT 4 gauge wire, more like 8 gauge with extra plastic insulation added to make it look thick. The odd thing is the terminals included are for 4 gauge. So when you go to install this you'll have a terminal thats way too big and your wire is flopping around. Another problem with this kit is the included RCA cables. The cables have big bulky connections that are too big connect to the back of your headunit with putting stress on the inputs. I had to go out and buy new RCA's to avoid this. Overall this kit is horrible qaulity and I'm kicking myself now for buying it. I would have returned it but returning stuff online is a hassle and I just wanted to hear my new stereo so I made do.
Great Great Great!!!Definetly worth the money, the battery last pretty long, equal/better than the branded battery. Give it a try
This is a wonderful camera. This is the 2nd digital camera I have purchased and is amazing compared to the first. Takes great pictures no matter if it is dark or light. Some times its hard to find the right setting for a perfect picture, but once you find the correct setting the camera takes amazing pictures.
I loved the functionality of this unit -- the macros could set everything in my home theater exactly as I wanted it for gaming, movies and TV. However, I ended up upgrading to an 880 because the button feedback just wasn't there.
I have always bought HP printers in the past, because I thought they were the best overall quality.I had a PSC model which was always problematic connecting to my Mac. Many times it would not recognize my Mac so printing was hit or miss.My next one i bought was an HP 5110 multifuction (with a sheet feeder, no flatbed). It was pretty good, but had printer errors. the printer kept displaying a paper jam and would not respond to anything i tried. the physical moving parts seemed to still work, but i could no longer use it. That was only 15 mos or so of heavy use, so it was a disappointment but i learned to not invest real money into printers, as they seem to be rather disposable.I had never before considered Brother; i felt that they were a cheaper line like Lexmark or something, even if they seemed to give more features for the price.However with this MFC 5440, I think the build quality of the printer is far better than the HP 5510 multifunction which is comparable. The HP seemed flimsy on the flatbed parts. The brother seems sturdier overall.The software installation was very easy, much faster than installing the large HP software. I have Mac OSX. at first it seemed as if installation didn't quite finish, but the printer was still recognized and everything was set to print. And I was able to print my first pages immediately. That was not the case with HP software.The only issue i see is that the copy function is super slow, especially if using normal or best quality. the draft mode is decently fast, so you really should stick to that mode for copying. The printing is pretty fast in normal mode. I think paper quality definitely will help the crispness of the print. i mainly print for my own reference, so I'm not picky, but if you need to make more professional documents, you need a quality paperstock. I haven't scanned yet.And I don't have a home network, but it's nice to know how useful this will prove if i add any computers.I think for the price, this is a definite YES. even if it breaks in a year or two, it won't seem like such a money drain. all the sales people seem to push brothers at Staples, mainly due to the low cost of replacing the indiv. ink cartridges.
Don't know why this product is linked to reviews of 'Tiffen 58mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit' but I've seen stranger things here. I summarize it is from reviewers misusing the Product Link option.The Review: The #87-IR is a true Infrared filter and is opaque. See my photo example under `Large Images' above (lastly, after all the unrelated other photos). The photo was taken thru a Digital Samsung NX-10 w/Rokkor 20mm/2.8, 8 sec.Tiffen as been in the optic biz nearly forever and this filter carries the same heritage. It is costly because good IR filters are very costly to manufacture. In addition, the treaded-ring is not cheep and will run smooth without locking-up and the glass is of professional photo-optic quality. Hope this is of help to you.F.Y.I. at present, I would not say that the Samsung NX-10 is a good camera for IR photography.
This Flip Video Camcorder is GREAT! I wanted to know if it was easy to use.... And, now I can say, it's Easy as 1-2-3! It's convenient to carry in your pocket or purse! I highly recommend buying it!
Not much to say. Plugged it in, computer found it immediately, and Windows 98SE loaded the drivers. Five minutes tops. I now have an old Pentium 1 that is working great with the latest USB devices. I wish everything worked like this, just as advertised!
I accidentally ordered the M210C instead of the M214C which I've used in the past. The volume is too low for me.
The videocamera was exactly what I needed to upload miniDV tapes to my computer and to act as a standby camcorder for my usual one, which is semi-pro. Delivery was as promised and quality was as offered.
Epson ink cartridges are a rip off!!! Now with the lawsuits.. GET BENT you robbers. Another company has just taking more food out of my family's mouth.
I have used this card for several months, and have taken tens of thousands of images with it. I have not had a single problem on my 30D, that is not something I could say about Lexar cards. All of my Sandisk cards have served me very well, and I hope and expect them to continue to do so.I get about 9MB/s using my PCMCIA reader on my laptop, which is decent. I would invest in the firewire reader to get the true potential transfer rate, but my laptop doesn't support firewire.
I have been looking to buy this speaker for long time I have been reading reviews and everybody is saying good things about this speaker and I expected to be really good and it exceeded my expectations by mile I have Bose speaker with sub woofer and they don't sound this clear on my Yamaha receiver and I am telling you will not regret this purchase I have been listening this speaker for about month and all kind of music I am Indian I love and listen to all kind of music from Indian music to frank Sinatra to rap as long as it doesn't have lot of profanity and everything in between I can't tell you how happy it makes me to listen to music on this speaker I come home and turn them on listen to old LP on my turntable one very good thing about this speaker no matter how low the volume is it sounds just as clear and you can listen to it for hours and not make you tired of them just a caution I have read reviews and people are saying they are big and you kind of expect them to be big but when you see them they are really big I mean big and heavy and well built they have air outlet on beck you might want to keep them about 3 to 4 inch away from wall I have sent them next to my 50 inch plasma and they just about half to height of TV with base they are saying book shelf but they are not book shelf size bass is very good you don't need sub woofer with speaker I am very happy and you will be to if you buy themi just have added images check it out so you can see how they look with grill and how big they are thanks
I'll make it short and sweet. I ordered this lcd about 2 weeks ago..Had a little trouble with my debit card not letting this much money go through so I paid again with a credit card....Got the tv this morning, already got it hooked up with an upconvert samsung dvd player w/hdmi cables and all I gotta say is....Sweet, beautiful, magnificent, perfect, awesome! There is no reason to get another lcd in my opinion...This one looks great, picture is perfect, its easy to set up, and now I'm stuck to the tv. I dont even have HD yet, but the picture is great!Dont hesitate buying this set...You won't find a better tv for a better price anywhere!Thanks,Jared
I recived this item on chirstmas and down loaded all of my muscic (about 300-400 songs) in just above 30 minutes.If your purchase this item for anyone they could transfer all their music without parental help. Once it froze-up on my bot get a paper clip and press reset and your fine,no this will not earse your music.The only thing i dont like about this great product is the power bar has only 3 bars so you dont know if your battery is almost dead or almost fully charged.Some people say the head phone jack is faulty but this is not true.The best feature is the EAX audio feature it lets you controll sound,loudness and change the sound of the sound setting such as put on the indoor arena and all of the suden you think your in an indoor stadium during half time while they prefom the music.The allover rating out of 1,000 its 1,000 if you buy this produt you'll definatly agree with me.
Bought this iPod for my girlfriend for Christmas. Item came in on time,in great condition and at a great price!!!!!
I don't really want to repeat great reviews I've found for SV811 digital frame, especially the discussions about video playback at the frame. Siply put, Kodak falsely advertise that the frame can play video - it can't. EasyShare software badly designed and very inconvinient to use. You'll need extensive work with every picture in order to display it properly.My advise - if you need to buy it as a present for old people (who won't try most of the listed options), it's OK.Don't buy it for yourself.
I purchased this little camera for my wife and she had never used a digital camera before. She really loves it and all the pictures she has taken have been great. She has taken several scenic shots and they have been really good. The flash does a great job on indoor pictures.
the UV protection is not really even the reason I bought it.. I bought it more to protect the glass of the lens, and it works perfectly for that.
This is written from the perspective of a first time MP3 player owner... I've owned several MiniDisc units in the past, some of which made me happier than others. I am somewhat computer savvy and I've never played with an iPod. Basically, I'm pretty darn satisfied... vs. other competitors in its class (not the iPod itself) it wins in several categories.1. Oh-so-sleek look. It doesn't have the same minimalist/modernist design of the iPod, but that's something I never wanted in the first place. Its appearance seems to suggest it's a distant relative of the PlayStation 2. The battery recharges quite quickly, about 2 hours on average.2. SIMPLE and easy to figure out interface. Menu system is very logical and it's easy to choose songs to listen to based on artist, album, genre, or playlist. Touch bar has just the right amount of sensitivity and appears to be pretty rugged. Great fit in the hand.3. Windows XP compatible. Plays most, if not all, common forms of MP3 and WMA files. I haven't tested how well it handles media with Digital Rights Managment, but that's just not in the cards for me.4. Great sound. Has around 20 preset EQs for all genres of music, including a Custom EQ. Haven't used the headphones but I hear pretty good... I use my own pair of earphones and the sound is many times better than even the MiniDisc units I've had (by Sony!).Alas, there are a few downsides...1. The silicone case hides the beauty of the player, attracts dirt, and the clip is somewhat awkward. It's good for protection, if you're on the go.2. Though it has photo capabilities, the size and resolution of the screen don't yield very good results. Text interface also has its quirks, but it does its job. Same could be said about the FM radio... it picks up only the strongest stations in your area, but when it does, sound is good.3. The player (out of the box) and its computer interface has a few minor problems. Best recommendation is to get the latest firmware upgrade ASAP. It still doesn't solve a few things... sometimes I've gotta Refresh the music database to maintain the order of music listed the same as inputted. Also recommended is to use Yahoo! Music Engine, although no program is really required (ie. drag-and-drop files onto the player in Windows Explorer).It does require a little tinkering to get it set up the way you want it, and therefore requires a bit of computer savvy as well as patience. But once you get used to it, it's a truly high quality and convenient item to have. Also, I found a sale here for about $50 off (I paid $199). Definitely affordable and great quality for the price paid.
This dock does exactly what I wanted it to do...I only give it 4 stars because it didn't come with the wall charger, but I had a bunch laying around anyway. This uses a standard USB connector and I must have a dozen random devices that use a wall charger compatible with it. Currently it is using the charger from my old Rio Carbon MP3 player, but it could also use a charger from most newer Motorola cell phones.As it is, I keep this on my desk at work. It is plugged in to the wall for power and I have powered speakers hooked up to it. I come in each morning, drop the Sansa into the dock and hit "play"The music comes through the powered speakers and the player gets charged thanks to the AC charger.Yes, it is silly that it doesn't come with the AC charger... but it *does* work and the price is right. I'm going to buy a second one to use at home. You might even have something suitable laying around and you didn't realize you could use it with this dock.
I've had this play and charge kit for 6 months now, and haven't written a review just because. In a nutshell the first week of having the battery pack, it held a charge once or twice. After that I have had to keep the charging cable plugged in to use my controller. I would suggest getting the play and charge kit from best buy and paying the extra $ if only to save the shipping and handling fees and avoid the turnaround time if you have to return the item.
The sound is even better than my home stereo! It takes a few days to get used to them, but they're totally worth it. My only gripe is when you walk around and the cord bounces against your shirt or something, you can hear it in your ear. If you tuck the cord close to your neck in your shirt, then it eliminates the problem.
Most of the time with electronics, weight signifies build quality of the components. I think this thing weighs ten or eleven pounds, definitely hefty. Weight aside though, Automatic Voltage Regulation, or AVR, is the most important aspect of protecting your electronics. Power Surges definitely kill electronics, but power dips, or brown-outs kill them even more in my experience. Couple this sub $50 AVR with a good Surge Protector, and you've got a killer combination. A UPS with AVR that you can get for computers would also work, but this rivals the extremely expensive Monster Cable Power Centers because it cleans the power and gives you a constant 120v, and will notify you if it has received low or high voltage on the front of the unit.I will be purchasing another one of these very soon for my Desktop PC and components. Why spend minimum of 60-70 dollars for a power strip with AVR when you can get this and use one that you already have around the house? This is seriously a no-brainer. AVR with no batteries to replace. Win-win.
I was sorry I didn't buy it before the Holidays, I'm using mine with the Boom Box and Auto, If you have Tivo you'll know what I mean as far as the replay of music. The unit is as good as the programing. Sirius Sporster is the one to go for if you want the best. I bought it for Howard Stern but have been hooked on Outlaw Country channel 63 since I bought it. Great for work if you are in a company vechicle and work alone. It will give you many hours of great company as regular radio just can't compair. I was really impressed with the DJs that are on Sirius also. I wondered where they all went. I'm sure you will find it a favorite as I did.Very little cut outs in my area, Plays better than FM. Great Service also. My wife Carmela bought this for me. Mike Donnelly Yorktown Heights N.Y. 10598
It's big, it's bulky and it's expensive, but as far as shower radios go it's great. Good reception on most stations (can't get my country, but I can't get that on about 50% of the radios I try). Lots of great features like presets, a clock (that's on even when the radio is off) and digital tuning. It can get very loud without losing too much quality. It does get a little squeally when turned up loud, but it's hardly noticeable. And I'm referring to LOUD, which you might not even do. We've gone through a hand full of shower radios and this is by far the king of them all. I was going to give it only 4 stars because I do think it's a little too expensive, but then none of the cheap ones ever worked right, so I guess I can't complain.
I purchased a Nikon D90 along with my Tiffen 67mm UV Protector Glass Filter. The Tiffen lens fits perfectly onto the standard lens that came with Nikon. I was surprise as to how heavy the glass lens is compared to some of the other brands I've purchase. The glass was thick enough to product the camera lens from being damaged if something were to hit it. You can tell that build quality is excellent with the metal threading instead of plastic ones I've seen.
package came in the mail within 3-4 days. tried to use with with my Laptop and it wouldn't work. but it works with my desktop PC to my Tv. it's 15ft heavy duty & has the audio cable alongside the VGA cable. works Great & especially awesome when you've never had PC on a big screen. A+p.s.newer Laptops & new video cards have HDMI outputs which eliminates the need for this cable if you have an HD ready Tv.
Product was shipped quickly... so quickly they sent the wrong color. I ordered a blue one and they sent me a silver one. But everything seems to be working fine and I didn't feel like sending it back before xmas because it was a present.As a follow-up, the battery died within a few months and because it had been a gift, I didn't know about it because the receiver felt bad and didn't want to tell me.
I just got this for my kids' room. They listen to music as they fall asleep, then I turn it down or off overnight. We have a 4th generation iPod Classic, and with the adapter tray it snapped right in solidly. It was nice to see the line in plug, so if we ever want to play Spotify or Pandora we can plug in our Android smartphones. It really does sound very good, just like evrryone says. You expect it to sound cheap, but it's good. Granted, they're not listening to hiphop, but we tried several kinds of music and I think they're going to be very happy with it.The major problem I have with it is that it sounds good at too high a volume. The lowest volume setting is what I would consider almost midrange for most stereo systems. It's too loud for them to sleep to. Right now it's on the lowest notch and I can hear it through two closed doors. Adjusting the volume on the iPod itself doesn't change anything. That's a major disappointment for me as we may not be able to use it for its intended purpose.
I am interested with it, but it cannot play VCD format. So, I don't like it much because I have a lot of VCD packages, but it cannot play.
I was suprised at how quick this item arrived.It was the right part and made my job alot easier than it would have been.
The Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable did NOT improve my "Legends of Zelda" gaming experience. :-(
An excellent combination, the Sigma SA-7 and the Sigma 28-200mm zoom lens. This is a well built camera expecially considering the price range. I've used Canon, Pentax and Fuji SLR 35mm cameras and the lower priced Sigma SA-7 gives just as good results and saves you money for an extra lens etc. Metering system performs as good as the name brands (actually Sigma is a well known lens manufacturer, just not known for their cameras since they are fairly new in that field). Auto Focusing slightly slower than some others but as accurate and is not a problem for me. Well made and completely "FUN" camera and lens. And it actually has some features found only on more expensive cameras. You'll fall in love with it right off and save a lot of money in the process. What more could you want!!!
I received the MX Duo as a gift to use with my laptop-and i think it is wonderful!!!!!!!!i have had problems with other mouses, but so far this one is great and i am very satisfied with it. CJ
I love Studio Hut. This bulb costs me about twice as much to buy it retail anywhere around me, (Chicago). Backup bulbs aren't 'nice' to have, they are a requirement in my opinion. When I ordered the first bulb, it came with a slight factory defect. Not Studio Hut's fault. I emailed them, got a response about an hour later, and the problem was completely resolved around 36 hours later. I mean, IN MY HAND 36 hours later. That's easily the best customer service I'm ever experienced. I totally recommend Studio Hut with 100% faith.
This remote shutter is extremely durable, and now, 4 years after my purchase, it still works flawlessly. One of the few products I've purchased that doesn't need an instruction manual.
Dont ever buy this product. It comes with a packet of junk softwares. Take for example audio player. It can only play files which has a frequency of 44.1KHz and data rate of 96kbps to 128kbps. However there are some awesome products out there, but since sony doesnt provide their API, these products dont work for nz90.Battery life is terrible. Even when your battery is %80 percent charged, you cannot use flash to take a picture. I think with fully charged battery you can only take 5 ( yes it is 5) pictures. Then your battery is totally gone.There are so many negatives for this products that I can write 5 paged on that!!!!Exteremely disappointed user of nz90.Luckily I saved so many friends of mine to do the same mistake!!!
Another hit for Canon, I got this with the intention of scanning pictures and printing thing such as resumes and the like. Workes flawless for those kinds of things. Also looks great. The scanning feature is pretty fast and very intuitive and you can very easily stick something in there and copy it without doing anything in the computer. Prints look very good for a printer in this price range and the ink levels seem to be good after about 100 print outs.Highly recommended if you are looking for a printer/scanner/copier in this price range you wont be disappointed by this sexy little thing.
This is an excelent media player. It's a copy of the Nano, yeah, but improved.First of all is the big, brilliant 2.4" TFT screen that is a pleasure to watch. It's the only media player that has a touch strip besides the Nano itself. But it also has FM radio, voice and radio recorder, and video player. None can be found in the Nano.It's also very beautiful. The Meizu is shiny and looks like a black marble. The back of the player is like a mirror (surprise) and it's very scratch resistant thanks to a protective film layer.The Meizu plays MP3, WAV, WMA with DRM, Ogg Vorbis and FLAC, with good sound quality. Video is in AVI format and is converted with a software included, looks nice in the screen, together with pictures. Files are transferred by MTP or drag and drop. Battery life is indeed very good. Charges with any USB port, including USB chargers like that used by the Nano or the Motorola RAZR.On the downside, it has some quirky interface details that are not difficult to get used to, and could be solved with the next firmware update. I'd buy this player anytime over the Ipod and in fact I've bought many of these already.
On the very positive side, the switch was really simple to set up. However, it doesn't work correctly with Win XP Tablet edition (mouse will go crazy and, if you have a monitor on the tablet that can switch from portrait to lanscape, it will always startup sideways regardless of your settings). Also, doesn't support the Apple key on a Mac -- but does work fine with Mac otherwise. Can be annoying for power keyboard users because the hot keys for switching are automatically on and anytime you press Ctrl twice it prompts you to switch (but, other than that, it's really great on Win XP Professional or Win 2000 machines). I'm still using the switch, though, for lack of better options ... it's better than being without one. And better than the competitors I've seen.
After a lot of research across both LCD and Plasma TVs, I chose this set and am very happy with it. I'm not an expert, but the reason why I ultimately chose LCD was largely because my room is very sunny and I have heard that glare can be an issue with plasma sets.Once decided on LCD, my decision-making came down to this set and the Bravia set from Sony. Both, in my opinion, have outstanding HD images. The Sony is said to have a bit better HD image, but many complain about Sony's performance with a standard def image. If you're new to HD (as I was), you'll quickly realize that you'll still end up watching a lot of standard def programming-- so it's important to have a set that performs well on both.As I mentioned, the picture quality is outstanding, especially on channels such as Discovery Channel HD and ESPN. It can be quite mesmerizing, and the set performs extremely well. The one downside of this set, as others have mentioned, is its sound performance. I, as others did, got around this by wiring the sound through my amplifier and then through my stereo speakers-- but if you are unable to do this you may be disappointed with the sound (especially the bass performance).One last caveat on HD, that isn't particular to this set-- you'll end up spending a chunk of money on cables. An HDMI cable alone can run you $100 easily. You may want to look for some bargains on the cables (I became impatient and just wanted to get the darned thing to start working).Overall, extremely happy with the set.
The D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router works fine as a 802.11n wireless router. However, the reason I bought it was to wirelessly share my printer between two Macs using the USB Shareport on the router.Shareport is not compatible with Mac OS. After hours of searching the internet, I was disappointed to find that D-Link does not provide support for Mac OS 10.I bought this in combination with a D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter. D-Link does not provide Mac support for the adapter, however I was able to find a free third-party driver that is compatible.The best solution for sharing a printer is to use an Apple Airport Express or Apple Airport Extreme.I returned both D-Link products and purchased an Airport Express. It was running in a couple minutes, and very easy to wirelessly share my printer.
Very good and convenient product. It works as advertised. I would like to see more appliances for the Creative Zen Vision M, like a stereo docking / clock radio.
Custom cover to fit the eTrex model Garmin GPS units. Fits snug and offers good screen and bump protection. Does the job and looks decent as well.
This is a very nice pair of speakers the quality is very nice and the sound is just as good I recomend these speakers if you are not trying to blow out the windows.
I had the moniter for about three months and was impressed by it. It has excellent dot pitch and brightness. Very good for video games and any other purpose. But right around this time three lines of pixels burnt out. You can only notice them if you screen is solid or semi solid color. It is enough to annoy me at times. I would have to say i was really dispointed by the short longivity of the moniter.
I've owned 3 pair of these and until they quit making them they will be the only head phones I'll use. The reason I've had to replace them is that I wear them at work and as carefull as I am I can't keep from catching the wire on occasion, but I work in a large cabinet shop where the obstacles are plenty and every where I turn.
Got this printer a few years ago. When it broke down after a 4 years, got the same model. Can't help that I am used to it..
Best thing you can get for this price. I use it in a mid-saize bedroom and the sound is mindblowing.Its easy to install and to use, the remote has a great range.I plugged it to my HDTV adn my Bluray so I pretty much wont go to the cinema ever again. Totally recommended.The packaging it big but not so heavy.
I bought this to extend the receiver for theLogitech Cordless Desktop LX 710 Laserso it could reach the signal in the next room so I would also be able to use the cordless desktop on my HDTV and it works great.
I was having severe wireless network disconnects on my computer and decided to get this network card... It has solved my problem!!! One thing I have noticed is that now that the network connection is constant, the computer seems faster.
Love the TV. Great Price, Great Item. 6ave was an awesome seller. Love it love it love it. It has a beautiful picture esp the HDTV channels. I can 't say a bad thing about it.
To be honest i didnt fell any tempeture work with that product, people says that is one the best int the market but i think is pretty expensive just for a 3.5g
If you make your own audio CDs at home, don't buy the Sony units. Sony decided to leave the capability out of their units to play CD-R. I bought one, got it home and learned the lesson the hard way. I returned the unit for a refund. Buy the Pioneer, Phillips, JVC or Denon units that will play CD-R.
I purchased this based on a recommendation from my father after purchasing a new digital SLR camera. It is comforting that my camera lens itself is protected. This product is heavy and you can tell it is a good quality piece that will last a long time. I haven't noticed any difference in my pictures after putting it on. Would highly recommend it!
Outstanding product. Exceeded all expectations in performance and comfort. Searched several sources and Amazon was $58 less than the next lowest price and shipping was free. Extremely satisfied.
I like this voice recorder. I just wanted something for my purse, so I could take a voice memo for myself, or record nature sounds like birds. It's a nice little recorder for that. But it keeps getting turned on by things in my purse, which runs the batteries down. I wish I could find a hard shell case for it, to prevent that from happening.
I love my Miezu. Works awesome under linux/windows/mac because it acts as a mass storage device. Just drop your music (mp3,ogg,wav) and you are good to go. It has a file browse based navigation so you can organize your music into folders and take advantage of that when looking to play things.It also comes with a easy to use movie converter that converts your movies into a native format for the Meizu. Works great. I've watched a whole season of subtitled Anime on the thing.
I have been looking for a rf device to use with my tivo recorder so that I could change channels from our bedroom. I use this with a 3 in 1 remote control and I can control tivo from any room in the house. This works better than what I expected, so well that I ordered a 2nd one for our 5th wheel trailer bedroom.
It is said in the pantone site that there is a complete compatibility with windows 7 64 bit. That is a lie. I tried to install, uninstall. Install the site version and nothing. It don't work. Always asks for an upgrade. I bought the huey pro 2 weeks ago, and it is asking for an upgrade, that there isn't available. I had written to pantone and no response and no solution. Not a single word, an excuse an ETA to solution Nothing. They don't care about their costumers. Please stay away from this device if you have windows 7 64 bit, you will be sorry and will lost money.
This product shows up as an Airport Card natively with OSX installed. Just change a text string and there it is! Works perfect with my T61 and Snow Leopard.
I first found out about these earbuds via CNET's review. I didn't want to spend buckets of money on headphones I would probably end up losing or destroying, but I couldn't abide the pitiful sound of the Apple supplied iPod earbuds. Scattered amidst the many positive reviews here on Amazon were a few that complained of either too much bass, or not as advertised bass. Be that as it may, the great price and reviews of those who said they sounded as good as buds costing much more made me decide to give them a shot.I cannot stress enough the importance of testing the earbuds with all three sets of supplied fittings. It is incredible how differently they sound with the different sizes. You need to find the "magic" size that unlocks the sonic beauty of these earbuds for your ears. You will not be disappointed!It's been a year since I purchased these buds. They still sound great, and haven't fallen apart. Three of my friends have them, based on my recommendation, and they all love them.
I've used the scanner mostly for archiving old family pictures. Here are a couple of my thoughts...1. Scans of mat-finish prints result in a strong pattern of periodic white dots as a result of the reflection off the texture of the paper.2. Scans of old black and white photos result in strong specular reflections in the dark regions because of its high reflectance. This greatly reduces the dynamic range possible for the scans of the black and white prints.3. The software does a pretty good job restoring color on faded color images.4. The few scans I've made of slides seemed to be okay, but there was noticable noise in the dark regions of the slides.Conclusion:From what I've read on a couple of forums, it appears that issues #1 and #2 are to be expected from most flatbed scanners. Issue #4 is expected on a non-dedicated slide scanner.Overall, I feel like I got my money's worth with this scanner.
We had an expensive camcorder stolen and this was a quick replacement. We don't need another expensive camcorder now. I've used it indoors, outdoors and in all light conditions and it is great. What is better is the tech support. They are the BEST I have ever had to work with.
the kids loved it. $60+ shipping. however it worked too good. we were constantly on &#34;play with parental supervision mode&#34;. lost one somewhere...bought another set that isn't so perfect. kids are still happy to chat. only $35 in store purchase. much better.
Fit perfectly right from the beginning.I am very satisfied with the purchase and most of all the price.I seen the same one for $55 at a camera store.
I own a Razer mouse, keyboard, headphones, a mouse pad and finally this audio card. I guess I just love the underdog, or maybe it is their cool product names. But unlike the headphones this card is not top notch. The card itself is fine and the potential for awesome 7.1 sound is there, but the software and drivers have given me nothing but grief. It won't save personal settings as it should, individual speakers settings can mysteriously lock on full high, even when the volume is turned down. The list goes on and on.Of course I have called and e-mailed Razer and spoke to most of their tech' staff, and I have done the various driver/hardware un-re-installs. But still this card won't function properly in any of my computers. Bad unit? No, I rma'd it and the new unit is the same, a simple case of bad software.So frankly, this particular Razer product just doesn't cut it. I guess it is back to Creative audio for me.It is a shame really, because for gaming, the headphones are perhaps the best 7.1 surround sound 'phones that have ever graced my head. I just wish Razer would get of it's lazy butt and update the driver to solve some of these problems. It takes more than pretty lights and a cool logo to keep customers like me loyal. We want good products, reasonable service and killer performance. So if I were you, I would head to Creative, 'cause in this case the "big dawgs" win.
Had one of our own so bought one for another familly member. Popcorn does not taste like boring air-popped popcorn.
All the 'snake' types of interconnects from AudioQuest that I have used have broken. The solder job on the connectors is very weak and seems to wear out quickly. This has happened to me consistently with both the Diamondbacks and the Copperheads (no longer made). Email to AQ goes unanswered.
This printer is not worth the cheap price. The ink doesnt last at all. I bought a brand new black ink cartridge to print a thesis paper and got 30 pages printed and the ink ran out. Also it kept crashing after printing 3 pages, just stopped and acted like the print job was done. So, I had to print it one page at a time. What a waste of money.
Pros:* It has huge warranty for the electrical equiment damage resulting from voltage surge if those are connected through this 6-outlet protector.* Construction is pretty robustCons:* I wish it would have an LED or light somewhere easily visible to indicate if it is connected/working etc* Another problem with this layout of 6 outlet is that if you have bulky equipment like typical cellphone recharger, it will cover neighboring sockets due to its orientation. May be combination of different orientations of these 6 outlet would have been better.* Also note that there is a switch pretty hidden on the sidewall. After connecting it for the first time I was wondering my equipments are not getting hooked up to electrical power. Finally noticed that this switch, somewhat hidden, was off.
Can't really rate this item. I live in a basement apartment surrounded by other tall brick buildings and mature trees that block the signals. I connected it according to the instructions and got a screen full of snow. I reconnected the bunny ears and the picture returned to "normal." So, in my case, it didn't work, not even a tiny bit. It may work for others in a basement apartment if they don't have alot of objects blocking the signals.
It is hard to find a keyboard with a touchpad in the center. It worked fine, but my wife was not very happy with the tactile feel of the keys. Otherwise I would give it four stars.
Be sure, when you first get them to charge them for 16 hours before you use them the furst time or the batteries will wear out quickly. Otherwise good product.
Good quality wire, works with my surround system. Came on time. Don;t know if it is copper, but it works.
My husband and I blow through these with internet businesses but the sound quality is really great.
This is probably the 10th USB light I've purchased in the past 2-3 years. I'm on a quest for the 'perfect' USB light - just the right amount of light, durable construction, etc. I bought this model because the picture of it on Amazon made it look like the light is very well diffused.Sadly, this isn't The One.As others have commented, the light is bright enough, but it is very narrowly focused, so it only directly illuminates a portion of the keyboard. The rest of the keyboard is somewhat illuminated, but not to a great extent. Some sort of diffuser around the entire lamp portion of the unit would probably soften and spread the light better. I'm kind of surprised Kensington (in this case) doesn't seem to get this.Finally, my biggest complaint I have about this light is that the flexible arm is definitely NOT strong enough to support the lamp portion. It flops all over the place. This is fairly ridiculous and very annoying , since the lamp portion can't weigh more than on ounce or two. But you have to constantly adjust the arm to get it to stay in place and not collapse under the 'weight' of the lamp. None of the other USB lights I've used previously have come anywhere close to the weakness in the arm of this particular unit. I see a few similar comments in the other reviews and I have to agree with them.This product isn't a total waste of money, but don't be fooled by the picture you see on the Amazon listing - it's not exactly accurate. The product in general is only average. The quest for the best continues. Submitted 7 SEP 10.
This is the printer it design is not to print.Paper jam, stupid characters etc.etc.Really I recommend to collect all product from market.
These posts are an excellent product! They are stylish and are of a beefy solid construction. Nothing wimpy or dainty here and they accepet Bannana Plugs nicely. To install posts, drill a 1/4" hole and gently tap them in for a very secure fit! Just make sure you have the post snugged down on the threads before tapping in, so as not to ruin the threads! There are two nuts and two sets of lock washers per post to secure wire and post to cabinet securely! A 10mm wrench or a 1/4"~ 10mm deep socket is required to tighten them! I prefer the deep socket with a long extension on the ratchet, makes the job of snugging them a lot easier outside of the cab! These posts also have a nice tab for soldering the wires to, but you may want to remove the plating from them with fine grit sandpaper or a file for a better solder connection!
I received this camera as a prize while on vacation. This is my first and only digital camera. When I first started using it with regular brand-name batteries, I found that even with the flash off I could only get a dozen or so pictures before the batteries gave out. If the flash is used, you can get 2-3 flash pictures and maybe a couple non-flash pictures. It will power up, flash a low battery message, and power down. However, Eneloop rechargable batteries will give you many more flash shots, and regular, before the camera gives up and you can recharge them, that's a money saver. It takes a couple seconds after taking a shot before it displays on the screen and if you move during that time your shot will be blurry. If a flash is used, it takes a few seconds longer. Plus the flash itself takes ~10 seconds to charge. The auto-adjuster isn't that great, I get a lot of dark pictures when indoors even if there is light if I don't use a flash. If you're in bright light, then you can't see the display (according to the manual this is not a defect). However, since there is no traditional view finder, you have no backup and have to guess that your shot is lined up correctly. The picture itself will be fine, but good luck reviewing it until you're in the shade or inside. I received a SD card with the camera, but if you don't have one, be ready to download pictures off of your camera every dozen or so pictures. I wouldn't have bought this camera if I had a choice, but for a free camera it's better than nothing.
After reviewing several of these USB extenders I decided to spend a little more on the IOGear. I use it to extend the infrared remote receiver for my Windows Media Center approximately 25 feet. The sender unit has the short little USB cable on it and I plugged that into my PC. A short patch cable connects the sender unit to an RJ45 wall jack. The wall jack is connected to Cat5e cable running through the walls to the TV area. From there, another patch cable connects to the wall jack and has the USB receiver plugged in to it. (The USB receiver does not have a USB cable attached to it -- the photo is kind of confusing.) The infrared receiver is plugged into the USB receiver and that sits up in front of the flat screen TV. It is very inconspicuous and works flawlessly. I've owned this device for about a month.
I bought this player in Feb 2007 for under $30, hoping it would last me a few DVDs before I found something of higher quality. It's going to be 4 years soon and it still works like a charm.PROSDecent rogressive-scan 480p pictureDecent soundAn array of options seen in more expensive modelsAll options can be worked from the remoteCompact size (very important as it can fit right under most LCD TVs)CONSRemote control wears out relatively quickly, so you have to press the buttons hardThe actual screen menu can be betterOverall, a great value for the price.
Purchased a i860 printer from Amazon a few days ago and could not be more pleased with the purchase.If you can read and count to ten you will have no problems with the soft ware or set up.The printing is fast and clear and copy from the web is easy to use.I have just printed a few color digital 8x10 prints using Kodak Soft Gloss and the results are as good if not better then from the photo lab I was using. If you are looking for a good printer in this price range I would look no further.
I bought this item but never got it work. I was not able to connect my Palm Tungsten thru this bluetooth device to the PC. It seems that the software is screwed up. There was no usable manual printed ot on the driver CD. I threw it away and installed another Bluetooth USB'device made by TDK which worked much better.
a little light weight and trying to twist the spring into the ground was not good at all as most ground would be too hard, but never the less i mounted the stand to a 2X2 piece of plywood leveled it. holds the dish good and was easy to adjust and has plenty screws to hold it securely in place.
I just received mine today and made a short cooking film while cooking dinner. This is a beautiful camcorder and still camera. It is small and fits the hand well. Looks like jewelry to me. It is perfectly quiet. I cannot hear it recording. Do not believe some reviews out there about noise. You can only hear it during fast forward and rewind. Big 1/3.4 inch CCD with Canon optics and color rendering image algorithms. Lots of manual options as well as auto. I bought a spare Canon battery (BP- 2L14, twice the power) and the built in charger charged it and the original with no problem. Very good hand ergonomics with nice button placement, intuitive operation. Excellent colors and imaging. I read my manual carefully and all installations of tape, card and backup battery were a snap. There is currently a $100 rebate and this camcorder is available for less than half the original suggested price, a steal for a camcorder of this quality.
The 1 GB Professional 133x works for me and I've tossed two other brands in the trash for losing photos.
Needs any form of aux input and there is no simple/easy work around. Sure it is fine if you only want to dock and play your ipod and don't want to use the device for anything else, but even with just the ipod there are a lot of times where I would like to play and surf through songs and I can't do that with the ipod docked to the sound dock. Maybe I should buy a $40.00 dock extension cable because Bose failed to include something so basic as an aux jack.
this product was so easy to install and set up. all you have to do is open the box, power it on, use the supplied S-Video or RCA-Video cable to connect it to your tv or projector. all the cabling that you need is included in the box!I used mine to shoot my media center pc video to my 32" flat panel tv. it works like an charm. if you are looking for an reliable and innexpensive product to split your pc video connection to an tv and your monitor this is a great product.if you are planning on using this product to make your tv a second computer monitor the video will probably be to fuzzy for you to use, it does not handle displaying small text very well. If you are planning to use this as a link to connect a computer to a tv to play dvd movies, video or powerpoint presentations from your computer this is a decent product for the price.pros:- extremly easy to installcons:- small text is fuzzy and small text is hard to read
This pair of speakers is the best bargain I have ever come across in over fifty years experience in purchasing high quality sound systems. I really don't see how Cambridge SoundWorks can make a living at this, but I certainly hope they continue to do so.
I owned two of the Harmony 880's for a couple of good years. The remotes are great but there is a known design flaw that prevents me from giving this a 5 star rating. Of course I am talking about the charging contacts in the base. It was so frustrating to try and keep the remotes charged. I had to resort to placing a small candle for weight to get them to make contact. And even then, sometimes they wouldn't.I replaced the 880's with two Ones and am happy to state that the Ones get a 5 star from me.
I bought a new 16 GB USB Sport and I tried it on several computers and it simply does not work.
I've got the card to connect my Ipod (Win) and so far have been unsuccessful. It turns out that the card is not 100% OHCI compliant and windows keep scrashing every time I plugin iPod to its firewire port.I would recomend to buy a true 100% OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) compliant card.I'm returning this one.
I've used the C-pen 800 for the past week using several different reading media. I usually read technical material. Here is how it went:- using a soft cover book, the pen had trouble reading text on the left page, especially toward the binding side. I had to break the binding to get the book as flat as possible.- using a xeroxed article - it does well. It seems to have trouble with more technical words. Even using a very slow deliberate pace, mistakes are often made which will require some editing- using a somewhat poorly reproduced article (light tones), the cpen was useless.Having said that, I think there still is a place in my life for the c pen. I download notes I've taken with c pen to either my laptop with the included serial port or my desktop using an infrared to serial accessory (sold separately for 50 bucks). After downloading, it is not too much trouble to edit and store on my hard drive.I find it convenient to read something, scan it for later note taking. This saves me the step of outlining the text in yellow, going back and typing the notes. So in that regard it does save time. If you can live with the limitations of the cpen, I would give it a try. If you want to scan perfect text and store it on the cpen I wouldn't buy it. Editing on the C pen itself is next to impossible. Also forget about the other features (which I think are useless if you own a pda) such as addresses and dictionary.
My daily 2+ hour commute is eased by having my MP3 player hooked into my desk using this cassette adapter. I have had it for a couple of months now and as far as the durability goes, it has held up well compared with a Radio Shack cassette adapter that it replaced (since the connectors around the plug came apart.)I do have a couple of somewhat significant issues with it:1) the cassette adapter will reverse directions on a random, varying basis; this will happen at least two to three times each hour, but sometimes more. I know that this not necessarily caused by the player since it has happened with the cassette in the deck and the MP3 player off.2) the power plug has different power plugs to mate with different types of players, but the adapter plug can easily get tugged away from its cord - there should be a better way to secure this; this can be easily be corrected with some electrical tape, but it is a minor nuisance. It has required that I be careful with where I route the cords to make sure that it is out of the way.Otherwise, I think this player and power cord is a good value and would purchase one again
This little card is amazing, worth buying to always have accurate color contrasts; not as in depth as a colorchecker passport but gives great results for a fraction of the price. I take it everywhere I go, highly recommended
Every thing went as planed. I received my package the day after I ordered it, and the filter fitted onto my new purchased 50mm 1.4 sigma lens - Perfect! I would recommend this to everyone! Great company!
I've used lonely planet for many years and have traveled in 25+ countries. Its my travel book by choice since its preplanning logistics are wonderful compared to other travel guide books out there. However, this is by far the worst lonely planet book I've ever encountered. I've been severely disappointed by the quality of the information given. i was in South korea for 2 weeks with a couple of days traveling alone outside of Seoul. My korean friend in seoul was shocked by the quality of information given in the Lonely Planet. Many locations given in HANGUL were spelled incorrectly (atrocious!). Times of tourist sites were given incorrectly. (Lets say I had many ill planned days due to this fact.) The one hostel I tried from the lonely planet was horrible (saranchae in gyeoung ju). In addition I found inconsistencies within the book itself regarding names of train stations and their translations. The list goes on. The only thing I found useful was using the book to plan simple travel logistics such as knowing if there was a bus from one city to another. I found the government tourism office by far more helpful - providing free 24hr. translation, tourist offices in abundance with awesome maps and advice in english. If you're planning a trip to south korea utilize the official tourism office and website as well as trip advisor (and your hotel/hostel when you arrive!). That is all you need and if you must get this book - borrow it from the library. Do not buy it. I'm SURE lonley planet will come out with an improved better edition later.
Length:: 1:27 MinsThis is my video review of the Sony DSC-W7 7.2mp camera. Video was filmed in Standard Resolution instead of Fine. The video quality is great in both, but obviously better in Fine - the movies are just larger. The camera is great, but when using some modes it's better to have a tripod or really steady hands. But, using the Manual Programming Mode can eliminate these issues (the Programming Modes are pretty powerful, learn to use them). The colors are breathtaking, the videos are stunning. You will not regret this purchase. The slimmer models now seem, to me, to be more delicate than as rugged as this one - but still don't drop it. ;)
I've been using this keyboard platform for several months and it does the job quite well for me. It has a solid feel to it and the provided adjustment feet are just right for what I needed. I also like the fact that it's made from at least a minimal amount of recycled material. The wrist pad is firm (I like that) and it looks good on my desk.I deducted one star from an otherwise 5-star review because this is only minimally adjustable and those adjustment choices may not suit everyone. I also felt that it was overpriced for what basically is just a plastic platform with a gel wrist pad. That said, I still I would still recommend this product based on it's positive qualities.Here's my PRO and CON list:PRO-Solid feel-Firm wrist pad-Recycled content-Looks goodCON-Only semi-adjustable-Pricey
I'd love to get this for my UX390N, or just about any other case Sony makes, but every one of them has leather. This is not an option for vegans and animal lovers. There are other materials that are nicer to handle, more durable and higher quality that are not made from animals.
This VCR works quite well for the cost. It's easy to use for recording and viewing tapes. We liked it so well that we bought another one for Mom. She needed something easy to use.
I just recently purchaced this microsoft bluetooth keyboard and mouse and think its a great system. I've had this system for about 2 weeks and have had no problems what so ever. I must mention two things though, I am only interested in these two items for now and I also left my oringinal keyboard and mouse installed as recomended and have had no problems so far. I surf for many hours on the web a day and so far according to the battery level page after 2 weeks i've still got over 3/4 of my battery life left. I really like the f key setup cause I use msn premium and it works seemlessly. I also get almost the full 30 ft of distance for use with my tv in the front room. It also installed in less than 15 min. I Highly recommened this wireless keyboard combo! It also Looks Great! I also like the feel of the mouse and the keyboard is well designed. Also Amazon has the best price anywhere even over ebay and FREE shipping! If you really want the best range of any wireless device, than this should be your choice! Thanks Tony
I love this camera. dont forget to get the waterproof case. Excellent quality images, super small package. I use this instead of my Digital SLR mst of the time. great for vacation pics.
This cable works well. Used it to connect my PS3 to my LCD TV and had no problems. Would buy this cable again to connect other HDMI devices.
Took out my old 512mb RAM....put both of these 1 gb RAM in....and that was it! Up and running perfectly. Highly recommend.
This is THE replacement to get. Fits all approp models perfectly.
Received very quickly - was exactly what I needed - priced reasonable. Great to do business with iShoppingdeals. They are very detailed in the description of their items so that you know what you are buying.
I bought 2 of them- one for me and another for my fiancee. It looked pretty good deal. When the product arrived, I was so dissapointed that I decided to return them immediately. The looks and feel is very cheap. The sleeves doesn't seem to be of nice quality. It feels like they may get torn or come out of its place any time. I then looked for case logic made of Koshin. They are pretty good. Another good one is slappa. They have hard case like structure. I got them at pretty low price at Buy.com.You may also find good ones at Meritline.com with coupons and stuff. I love amazon. They took it back without any fuss.I wouldn't recommend this item.
This is a great deal...the price was right ..and have had no trouble with it....It charges any usb product that i plug into it!!!!
WARRANTY SERVICE REQUIREDList of problems:Online update failed. Still will not update.Saved coordinates at Oxford Valley Mall in PA and proceeded to NY. When returning via the saved coordinates, I was taken 80 miles away from the coordinates. This cost me 3 hours and 160 miles total return trip.One time, on another long road trip, it behaved as if I had avoid highways selected. I didn't know any better so I kept following the directions. Eventually I realized something was wrong as no avoidances were set and I was clearly taking the 'scenic route'. I had to do a restore and then directions adjusted. This cost me several hours in time as well. I would have been better off using a map and my instincts rather than relying on electronic equipment that does not function as advertised.I am extremely disatisfied with the performance of this product and require a replacement or repair.Also, the window mount easily broke on one side while being adjusted. Now, the nav would just hang limp, so I have to hold it in my lap. Overall, this has been a very frustrating experience and for the money I paid for it, I expect much, much more than a glorified 2.5" map that gives bad directions.
The best thing in this graphics card that its support direct X 10 which is the latest graphics programs in the computer games.I test it on two games FEAR and Lost Planet and it was a very good.More over you can use it as SLI.
I love Titanium's design. The performance is the best in the market.The preloaded SW are great. I really appreciate CruzerSync: easy to use, good performance, and very useful SW.The 1 GB is announced, great.Highly recommend the Titanium to all of you guys.
I bought this for my office (playing mp3s on my pc sometimes slows things up) and because i needed a new boombox. If you record cds full of mp3's (which is great because you can fit between 100 to 180 that way) this box is the way to go. The sound is MUCH better than I thought it would be. I bought it partly for the looks - I was pleasantly suprised when I received it that the sound is exceptional. For the money, this device is worth it. The only thing that would make this better was if controlling it without the remote was easier.
I have a ipaq hw6515c, and I have tried about 10... yes 10 different brand names in my ppc and none of them worked. i thought I would try a mini sd, instead of a regular sd.. and this card works for me. I am not sure if i am just lucky and got the good one, since so many responded that they had no luck with the cards. But this has been log awaited.. now i have 4gb on my phone !! I am thinking about getting another one :-) Good Luck to everyone!
The Radar Detector has already paid for itself 3 times over and I've only had it two months. Very few false readings and the range is perfect.
One of those unexpected standards that makes life easier; attach your camera to a telescope. It just works.
I listened to the system before I bought it. The systen is easy to install. For someone like me, who can barely change a lightbulb, I actually ENJOYED the set-up process. Bose makes it idiot proof and entertaining. The sound is just great and it is easy to use. I haven't left my couch in 3 days. If you want a good ststem to play CD's and DVD's and want to watch television and movies in surround sound, this system is a great choice. It wasn't the cheapest product available, but the sound is great and the equipment is so unobstrusive, it is nearly invisible in my family room. No hype, just good sound.Go for it. No regrets here....
This is a great lens for the price. No it isn't a L Series lens but it does a great job for someone who wants to give wildlife, etc, photography a try.At this point I can only think of one minor issue that I don't like about it. The autofocus is quite noisy. This of course does not affect picture quality but it can be slightly annoying.I would certainly recommend this to someone looking to enter into telephoto photography.
Merchant was quick with shipping and delivered what was ordered in a factory sealed package.Would order from vendor again.
This bag is perfect for my needs. It's not too small, but not too big for trips. It's gone on extended vacations and local day trips with me several times now. My Sony alpha fits perfectly right in the top (with lens attached), allowing quick access. It fits all the necessities well, and keeps them organized and safe. The side pocket is the perfect size for my Palm Treo cell phone. The velco dividers inside are re-arrangeable as needed. I did a lot of research in stores and online researching bags to fit my needs. This one met them all. It's not terribly obvious that it's a camera bag due to the shap. Very comfortable to carry.
Glad I didn't need this sooner. The radio moved on the Super Saver Shipping timeline even with mandatory $10 Standard Shipping. I could have walked to KY for pick-up in the time standard shipping took. The vehicle mount antenna ordered same day, standard shipping, from Cricket Ventures, AMZ reseller, arrived four days before the radio.On the other hand, the radio and antenna are superb! An exceptional package of capabilities, size, and features. Midland would do well to copy this product architecture across their other families of HT/Mobile products: GMRS/MURS, business band.Buy the radio. Just don't expect timely delivery.
I ordered this player for a Christmas gift. When I gave it to my friend they were totally excited.I had already pre-loaded much music on the device and it was very easy and simple to do.And very easy to use.As of right now I am very happy with this product
Even though it claims to be for PALM TX..........yet, it doesn't fit!!!!If you have a TX, and wants to protection, this is not the right choice!!!
The product is outstanding. The problem is that the keyboard is black, and it is difficult to see the keys when one wears glasses. My overall rating would be 5/5 if it were not for the color being black.
There is no NC contact in this relay. It only has a NO contact. The included plug does have five wires as stated, its just that one of them goes to nothing.Seller could have written a better description.
These headphones sound exceptional, however after just a few hours of continuous use, the left earbud cut out almost completely and it did not start to work again until I had left the headphones for a few hours. Went through 3 sets that had the exact same problems and ended up buying a cheaper pair of Klipch headphones (awesome sound)I used these earbuds with 320kbps files and they sound really great.Packaging was awesome and the overall experience with Amazon was great (considering I had to get 3 replacement sets)Too bad they didn't work for me...
It doesn't work at all. The drive is recognized by the USB driver but the RAID utility can not find it or initialize. I have 20 years experience with PC, build my own, have done software and hardware raid under Windows and Linux. This thing should just work. Technical support has hung up on me after being on hold for 15 minutes twice. So I'm guessing they just have so many problems that they are dumping their call queues to avoid busy signals.Your going to be wasting a lot of time with something that really should be a non event.Stay away from this product.
I just returned my third Viewsonic V36 in less than two weeks. Here were the problems and reason I am not buying another one: 1) Crackling sound 2)Backup battery never charged up 100% thus an annoying message would appear that said you need to recharge your backup battery or you will lose data 3) During average use, the battery only lasts for 1 - 2 days until you have to recharge. 4) Customer service is horrible. They never responded back to my problems and I called them 4 times! 5) The camera takes low quality pictures 6) The screen res is horrible. This is strange since Viewsonic makes decent monitors. 7) The playback audio, ie voice memo playback, is too soft to hear in a car. 8) Need I say more. Don't buy this unless you can deal with these issues. Other than that the price is pretty good for this end model.
I bought this stereo overseas, and was blown away by the clarity of sound. I liked the sophisticated appearance (no piling on of plastic and such) and easy-to-read display. When I shipped the unit home, the USPS managed to wreck it, and by that time the model was out of production. I spent months looking for another one, and finally found it, only to realize how much I missed the powerful sound and clean lines--all the newer micro system models looked cheap and gaudy in comparison. No system is perfect--if you only listen to hip-hop or bass heavy music, this probably isn't the system for you. But if you like guitar rock, pop, or jazz, this system does an amazing job. The design is the best around, and the cd changer is relatively quiet compared to other models. The only question I would ask Panasonic is about the tape function--do they even sell cassettes anymore? Hmmm. I bought this item twice and would buy it again any day.
I've had my Creative Zen Vision:M 30gb player for a couple years now. I've never had any trouble with it (other than the occasional freeze up, which one should expect with a spinning hard drive. I've noticed that a good way to get around freezing the player is to pause music while skipping through songs to find a track you want to listen to. I've never had it freeze on me while doing that).I've only owned one mp3 player before this one, the Creative Nomad Jukebox 30gb. That one lasted me a few years but had a lot of trouble with the headphone jack. It appears that such problems were entirely fixed by this model.The screen is crisp with a wide range of color.The scroll pad is not to sensitive for my usage, though I could imagine someone having some difficulties.I've noticed that the price has gone up on this for some reason. When I bought it a couple years ago, it was $200, which beat the same memory sized iPod by $50 even though this player had more features. Yes, this is a very good player, imho, but I wouldn't spend $500 dollars on it.
These 7" frames are a great high quality product at a great price. We looked at the 8" ones, but their significantly higher price tag and wireless capability made them less attractive for what we needed; a great Christmas gift for elderly parents and inlaws who already have everything and just want to see pictures of the extended family.These digital frames are even better than digital cameras/pictures because there's no fooling with syncing, hooking up USB cables, and all that. We just put all the photos we wanted our elders to have in a folder and copied them to SD cards, put the cards in the frames, got the frames ready to play the slideshow when the frames were plugged in and turned on, put everything back in the box and shipped them off. Done!This can be done with any of these digital frame models, of course, but for the price, the ease of use, the smaller size of this particular model, it worked out fabulously for us. Strongly recommended for any and all.oakndog
I bought my projector almost two years ago and use it for DVDs, cable and to play my Wii. With a $1,000 budget, I bought the projector, a stereo surround system, a can of low gloss white paint and some black trim and built a home theater that will rival one that would cost 25-30K (if you bought a comparable-sized plasma TV). My projector is about 15 feet away from the wall and projects a 108 inch screen. I consider the quality to be about halfway between watching a movie in a theater and watching one on a plasma tv. I don't pretend the image is the same as a plasma, but the Epson's price is only a fraction of its clearer cousin.I'll add a positive note to Epson's customer service. I had a problem with my projector (while still under 2 year warranty), and after talking me through several unsuccessful troubleshooting efforts over the phone, they over-nighted me a brand new unit without hassle.
Upon receiving my voice recorder, I attempted to learn how to use it. To my surprise, when I began looking at the instructions I noticed there were two copies in Spanish, and one in French. After contacting amazon.com about the problem, they indicated they could not help me and referred me to Olympus. Olympus sent an email with an attached copy in English. However, it was so small I could barely read it, and am not able to enlarge it to print it. Olympus indicated they would provide a hard copy of the instructions for an additional charge of ten dollars. This puzzles me. I am an English speaking American, living in a country with English as its official language. Why can I not get the copy of my owners manual in English, that I should have gotten to begin with, without paying an additional outrageous charge. The whole process has turned me against buying products online.
The Amazon service was prompt and the price was reasonable. The product is much better than expected. Until I discovered the proper placement of my thumb, I made a few mistakes by unintentionally pressing various buttons on the back of the camera, but that was my error. The camera does very nice work. I should have bought it sooner. My suggestions to Canon: Include a memory card with the camera and consider a rewrite of the instruction manual.
It is what it is.It appears to be no different - Better or Worse - than any other SD card on the market. The only difference with these items seems to be price.
This is the lens adapter for attaching the Kodak 43mm Ektanar accessory lenses to the DC4800 camera. This adapter can also remain attached even when not using the accessory lenses to help shield the lens from bright extraneous sunlight and to help protect the camera's built-in lens.Search for &quot; Kodak Ektanar &quot; to find lenses for the DC4800. (43mm)
I've had this filter for a couple of months now and have enjoyed using it. It truly is "sunglasses" for the lens. My only gripe is at times it is hard to screw into the lens. But again, it stays on my main lens unless I'm shooting in low light.
Great buy, first on ear pair we buy. Normally not into having headphones but having a little one and wanting to still have the pleasure of hearing something play it was a great option. Amazing price and good quality, amazing how you can hear every little thing when listening to a game, movie, or music.
I don't usually write reviews, but we love this clock radio! We loked at several at the stores, but they all had flat, tinty sound. The sound on the Teak is great - alot of low and high end & great seperation. The dual alarms and remote control are great features. The increasing volume, whle a little annoying, does the trick & gets me out of bed (O.K. - after I hit the remote control snooze a couple of times). We've been through a couple of MP3 alarms & this is the best sound so far. It may not have battery back-up, but I set my travel alarm as a back-up when I have something that can't be missed in the a.m.. Much better to have something that actually sounds good.
I have used a number of different skins ranging in price and while this one is one of the cheapest, it's also the worst. The adhesive is not strong enough to remain stuck to the surface so even if you do remove any air bubbles, the overlay just pulls away after resting for a bit. I tried reapplying it a number of times with equal results.I wish amazon sold the Power Support Crystal Film cover set, that's the one i had the best results with.
The Belkin Tunedock achieves exactly what it sets out to do - provide a solid, flexible mounting solution for your XM Radio, iPod or iPod Mini (there are multiple versions of the 'dock). The color of the iPod mount is off-white - closer to grey really. The XM mount is black.The unit comes with a series of mounting cups that provide the base that fits into your cupholder. A stem then screws into the base. The mounting platform is attached to the top of the stem. The screw-in nature of the stem allows you to provide some degree of height adjustment and the mounting platform itself pivots to whatever angle works best for your mounting position. The mounting platform provides the little notch that is on the mounts for the SkyFi, Roady or MyFi - so it can hold any XM Radio.I was seeking a simple solution for mounting my XM Radio and iPod and did not want to take apart my dash or drill into something in order to achieve it. My cupholders are located in the dash, just above the radio in my 2001 VW Jetta. For me, the location is perfect and the 'docks hold their units firmly and stiffly enough that you can push a button or turn a wheel without having to steady the mount. The "cable management" clips on the backsides of the mounts are fair, but it would be better if you could clip them closed (they are open at one end).If you are looking for an "elegant" solution, this is probably not the mount for you. The black matches my interior, but really, I have radios sticking out of the front of my dash in the cupholders - this is not about looks.Another commentator of the iPod mount criticized this mount because it got in the way of his shifting. I suppose he could just as well write a bad review about his car for the same reason. Before you buy these, you should also really think about where your cupholders are located. If the location is marginal, or hard to reach, or requires you to run wires where you don't want to run wires then find something else. The unit does exactly what it sets out to do - allows you to mount your XM Radio from your cupholder.
I have been purchasing rockford amps since I was a kid. Now, 36, I wanted to design a system that was really good quality. One thing I like about rockford is that they always deliver more than they say, always! They rate their amps at 14.4 volts and you always get more watts then the amp is supposed to have. It came brand new in plastic. The options on it are more than you could need. Thank you
Saw this very same backpack at a big box electronic store for $79.99!!! I thought it was a steal for $39.99! It is pretty comfortable and has room for all my gadgets, including my digital video cam, a couple of lenses and two camera bodies!Might have to get another one!
There are several advantages to this system over it's competitors, making it a really good small shelf system for a home.1. It has 30W output - which means it can achieve good high volume.2. It has an RCA jack on the back, so I can plug in my MP3 player.3. It's simple. Tape deck, CD player, and sterio.Is it great? No, the navigation is a little kitchey and the cd tray is a little slow (they should have done slot-loading technology). But it's REALLY good, no where near as bad as the other reviews make it out to be...
Flash memory has arrived very quickly. The packaging is normal. 100% corresponds to the description of the item. thank you
I bought this for a Sony H1 camera. This camera has a LCD size of 2.5 inches so none of the presized lines on the back could help me. Where others could get 12 films out of it I can only get three. My first one got a piece of dirt on it and it ruined my field of sight. The second is not sticking to the bottom. I have a very snug camera bag and everytime I pull the camera out or place it in it rubs the film. I've only had it on a couple of hours and the bottom is already curling off. I've taped it for now but needless to say I'm still in the market for some type of protection for the LCD screen. It's inexpensive but you get what you pay for.
The equipment works fine, but trying to get help from their outsourced customer support was enough to make me pull my hair out. The only thing that saved my sanity was that the phone call mysteriously disconnected and I finished up by muddling through the instructions on my own.
Received my order with no delay. Product was as it was promised to be. Very, very happy! I would order from them again with no reservations & I will be telling my friends!
A Minolta 35mm XD11 and an X570 have been my go-to cameras for nearly three and two decades respectively, but I finally came to the point where it was time to catch up to the digital 21st century. Initially, I was set on acquiring a Panasonic Lumix, but after doing more research and reading all the favorable comments submitted by the commercial photographer as well as the private user regarding the A710 IS, I decided that the Canon would be the better choice for me. Having owned the camera for four months now, I have yet to regret my decision.Looking closely, the camera shows good construction, with great fit and finish. In usage, I don't believe the A710 can truly be considered a "pocket camera", but I find the shape and heft to be more reassuring than a drawback. I don't mean to imply that the Canon is bulky, for it is certainly compact enough, even for the user with small hands. But neither can it be carried comfortably or safely inside a shirt or pants pocket - a belt bag or purse would serve better.The many functions and menu items the Canon utilizes should cover just about any photo opportunity you are presented with, and while changing settings and adjusting scene modes is somewhat intuitive, it would be to your advantage to read the owner's guide in order to fully understand and make better use of all the capabilities the A710 offers. I spent an hour having good fun toying with all the controls and scrolling through the menus, which partly explains why the batteries ran out of juice so quickly when I actually started to snap pictures at the high resolution settings.As for Canon's picture quality, I am more than satisfied. The images displayed on my 17" iMac after downloading (you can use the included software or your own computer's native photo application) contain true-to-life colors and above average detail. I did find the occasional indoor flash shot to be slightly on the "warm" side, but easily corrected to my taste by some digital tweaking. Though I have yet to make prints of any of my images, I am more than confident that quality prints can be achieved all the way up to an 8 X 10.In closing, I think Canon has produced a digicam for the public majority. I have found the A710 IS to be all the camera I need, not just for now, but probably for a long time to come. Just as well, since paying for lab prints from 35mm film got tiresome a long time ago.
I found this DVD player quite convenient. Just plug your Hard Drive and start playing movies. USB feature is quite good. Its been with me for last 3 months and never showed any sign of any problem.
I have owned a D200 & D300. I wanted something that I could take with me on trips and general shooting. I was very disappointed with this camera because picture quality was not really what I was expecting based on the reviews. I used it with my prime Nikon lens, and still was not swayed to keep this D40. I felt like I had a toy camera with the limited menu & controls. I returned it after a few days. It is definitely entry level, too entry level for someone of my experience. Not for me, but a good camera for most.
If you do not require the space of a larger attache, this is a very nice piece. Light weight yet rugged construction make this case comfortable and durable. I am very pleased with this purchase.
This thing is just fantastic. First I bought what appeared to be a usb cable adapter type apparatus from an auction site. It had an s-video as well as rca connectors.......please don't waste your money on that item. This is the real deal so pop for the little extra and be happy. I installed it on an XP pro machine. It installed so easily I couldn't believe it. The product itself was very easy to use. I was using it to capture some vhs tapes I borrowed from school of my daughter sports to make a dvd for a coach. It allowed me to capture only the parts I wanted. A note here though, if you want sound this does a good job but if not simply unplug the audio cable and just capture the video. Not sure if it mattered but I used nero 8 to capture and edit........worked like a dream.
Arrived in time and in good condition.Small issues i had and still have with mic.1-the ptt switch was dirty when it arrived.I had to clean it to get rid of the sticking that was happenning.2-After putting battery in it,i noticed that the volume switch in back would not seat above the casing.Left it as is.Reports are the mic sounds good.Not the quality astatic once made.Look for a better quality mic.
Absolutely Fantastic! Flawless piece of technology that your friends and family will fall in love with.
The Creative Labs TravelSound MP3 has surprisingly good sound for such a little unit. It's a "palm-sized)" one-piece stereo speaker system, little larger than an eyeglass case (WxHxD 6&quot; x 2&quot; x 2.5&quot;) but the sound is nearly as good as a small boombox. This unit does a great job in smaller rooms but you'll be disappointed if you try to fill a large room with sound. You do lose most of the low end so the bass is a little anemic. But the mid-range and the high end are crisp and clean.You can hook up your portable electronic audio equipment like your CD/MP3 player, portable DVD player, even your laptop computer but being able to download MP3/WMA files directly to the unit is a definite PLUS.It is a little $$$ but it is still a good value. I recommend it to anyone who travels a lot but likes to have decent tunes in their hotel room.
I was originally quite excited about this product. It's one of a few MP3 players to blend features such as expandable memory and an FM radio into a compact design. I thought it would be ideal for trips to the gym. I was sorely disappointed.Documentation that arrived with the device was poorly translated to the point of being comical. The expandable memory slot did not function properly, and when I returned it to Digitalway, they never returned the repaired device despite repeated attempts to contact them.Save yourself the torture. Don't purchase any Digitalway MPIO products. There are plenty of durable, high-quality devices that provide the same functionality. Try the Rio Cali or Rio S35S Sport; or get one of the iRiver players if you don't need the expandable memory.
I've had some problems with my Visor due to outside applications and the back-up module saved me every time. Even though I hot sync frequently, I back-up at least once a day. When my Visor crashed, the back-up module saved the day and my sanity. It saves everything, like a portable hot-sync. I wouldn't be without it. It's worth its weight in gold.
I originally had a 2channel stereo with an excellent set of Sony tower speakers for the two channels. I upgraded to a Yamaha 5.1 surround sound system. I wanted to keep my Sony speakers for the front two channels. This Sony setup (coupled with a Yamaha powered subwoofer) was an excellent way to inexpensively upgrade to a much better sound system (to go with a much larger HDTV set).
Now that I got this to work, it is great. It helps me in the back of my house.
Needed a good case for storing fragile eyepieces and other optical gear for a telescope, this did the job to a tee... now I can give those components the "drop test" and they'll survive, AND I now have a convenient way to store a dozen little breakable odds and ends. Inside there are two layers of the "pluck" foam, enabling you to create deep and shallow compartments.For those who need the detail -- I wondered when I bought this -- the actual useful dimensions, when you take out the top, bottom and side padding is 18 inches across, 12.5 inches front to back and 5.25 inches top to bottom.
I've had this remote for over a year now and it has been great. My wife is able to use it without help. The software for it has gotten a lot better in the last year. I haven't had the charging problem, but it is a little finicky about the position in the cradle.
The product is perfect and it does everything i expected.This tool is a must for all I.T Administrators and people who install telephone systems.A must have product.After i unpacked the product i have tested it and i am very pleased with the functions. Its easy to use it and fast.The on screen directions can be learned within minutes.
This is a very good product, but not a cool design. This is my opinion though. If you like yellow then this is the product for you! The range is good, the quality is good, but the style is not for me. Maybe for you but not for me.
great little item for the money , very good quality and the sound is great. When you need to adapt, these are the thing for you, they work perfect.
Just when you think that technology surprises have all been used up, along comes the Big M with this bad boy. Who could have envisioned a small, hard-drive based device that plays music and video on the go?! Wow! Just like when they invented the video game console, I can tell that Microsoft is really onto something here. Plus, it comes in BROWN!!! My advice - don't just buy this player, buy some Microsoft stock. It is clear that the technology magic is just not gonna be stopped in Redmond anytime soon!
I really like that this product gets reception where I work. I am in a brick building and most phones or radios do not work in there but this one does. It does get some static when I am traveling around the building but I think that is to be expected. I like that it gets am also because I like to listen to talk radio.
It's a great beginner GPS. Love the Blue Tooth for cell phone use. Like the MSN search feature, yet may not show every store in the area. Love that I can get real time gasoline & movie times & prices. Don't like that the case that comes with it doesn't have an opening for power cord. Don't like that you cannot always move the map around with a touch of a finger.
This is a great, sturdy and very light-weight pair of binoculars. I carry them everywhere and hardly notice I have them--they are light but also a nice curved shape for holding and carrying. Good, sharp long-distance vision. Bought these a few years ago and still love them. Recommended.
Not to beat this to point to a pulp, but as many of the other reviewers have pointed out, the flaw of this player is the lack of "drag and drop" capability. Also, the lack of ability to listen to on the road if you need to charge it is a pain. if your car has usb port or you have lighter adapter with usb, you can charge this, but it is in usb mode and can't be listened to. It needs to be fully charged before leaving, or you won't have music for about an hour until it's charged. Battery life is around 10 hours to 14 hours at best. All my other players use alkaline batteries or can use a cord. I own 4 mp3 players now, and this is the only one I can not just drop an mp3 format file onto it and play. you are forced to use the clunky sonic stage program which makes uploading a pain in the rump. you have to import a track, then transfer it to the player. Not exactly the fastest way to do things (basically doing everything twice). the battery charging thing is a pain also. I have a GPX player, and Two Coby's and I am more satisfied with those than this. But I got this for Free, so what can I say, can't complain too much. This also has a nice FM tuner (take that I-pod with your clunky software and proprietary garbage). For those who have to purchase, please look elsewhere first (like the Sandiscs, gpx, coby, rca, or comparables). All of those other ones are drag, drop, go. not this.
Lasted about two months then started making the most gawdaful noise! Thought my hard drive had thrown a disk. It was one of the two fans on this unit. Cut the wire to it and ran quietly with only one fan..... then, it too, began baying at the moon about a month later.Now, I'm looking for a replacement, and it won't be one of these.
Does exactly what it is supposed to do. Great product. Makes the new subwoofer sound great. Outstanding product for a great price.
This card is amazing. By using this card instead of a Cisco, Proxim, or my built-in Atheros chipset, I can get nearly twice the data rate and this is when using a standard 802.11g access point (Linksys WAP54G). Definitely the best wireless client card that I've come across for my network and I've also tested it in a dozen or so other environments while writing the Official Study Guide for the Wireless# certification from McGraw-Hill. Buy it here and return it if I'm wrong, but you won't be sending this one back.If you get it and have a hard time getting it to work, contact me through my website at http://www.sysedco.com. When I write a rave review like this, I'll back it up by helping you get it up and running! Awesome device!
Item was just what I wanted and came very quickly. Item was packed very well. I was pleased with this purchase.
These SanDisk Extreme cards do just what they advertise. I have had great success both with their speed as well as getting them to work time after time. I don't think I have had to reformat any of them that I own (3) yet. I recommend them.
I have had this system for about 2 months now and I am totally satisfied. Very easy to set up right out of the box. All wire ends are color coded as well as speaker inputs so its impossible to screw up. My family room is 14 x 18 and the 300 watts fills it with sound. New DVD's sound especially good. I searched the web for a system with wireless speakers and this was the best system I found. I did not want to run wires around the room for the rear speakers.The rear speakers do have to be wired together and into the wireless receiving unit. The speakers are narrow and stylish and put out surprising sound for the size. The woofer also puts out good bass for the size. A few small drawbacks - there are no bass or treble controls although the ambient settings do compensate quite well for this. Also my 900 mghz cordless phone will send a crackle through the speakers even when the system is off. This system is on a 866 mghz frequency. My 2.4 ghz cordless is no problem. The progressive DVD player is excellent. I have had a Panasonic and a Cyberhome before this and both had occasional problems with rental DVD's stalling and skipping. This has no such problem. It reads my DVD X Copy discs with no problem and the MP3 player does an excellent job reading CDRW's also. MP3's sound great. If you do not want to run wires all over the place and 300 watts is all you need this is an excellent system for the price. Wattage is an overrated overhyped function of most home theatre sytems anyway. More power does not necessarily mean better sound.
I gave it 4 stars as it does not ADD anything MORE than the original battery and I do not give 5 stars unless the product goes above and beyond, or unless there is a distinct differentiator for a product. In this case, the battery works as advertised, arrived in the time expected, for the price expected. And performs as advertised. A clear 4 star effort. I would/will buy again; it has been installed and working for a few weeks now, no worries or startup issues. Powerchute had to be reinstalled as once it looses the connection to the battery, it does not recognise a new battery. But that was a simple uninstall and reinstall of Powerchute, which maintained all history data. If you want the original equipment for your Back-UPS or UPS, this is it.
Finally. This multifunction device recognizes a fax signal and only then answers an incoming call. Sweet. The scanner and software are spot on for OCR and quality scanning. Color printing is amazing. I love the colored lights when ink cartridges are inserted. And really, the replacement cartriges are the same price to replace as the Epson photo printers. Comparable photo quality, too. This machine gives Epson a run for its money in photo printing.I bought the Pixma MP530 for my mom, set it up with minimal effort, and liked it so much I just ordered one for myself!I'm replacing a Dell multifunction device that just didn't live up to my expectations. Really, what's the point of having a fax machine that doesn't know when to receive? Seriously.I neglected to mention that this printer comes with software that enables you to scan to PDF. This is the absolutely BEST feature - I can't believe I didn't mention it earlier.
I agree with other reviewers that these are the best bang for the buck that I've come across. I've purchased four or five of these the past few years, and use them on my ipod, walkman radios and computers. The overall sound quality is excellent, and the base is not overwelming, but is definitely stronger than most other buds I've heard. Just about right in my opinion. The nice seal in the ear does a nice job of eliminating moderate outside noise. The one unfortunate drawback to these is the quality of the wire used. The wire from the jack to the fork is fairly robust, but the two wires to the ears are much thinner, and therefore prone to damage if you are not careful. I have also found that the flexible plastic coating on the wire begins to brittle over time and was responsible for my original set failing after about one year when the casing cracked.. My others purchased more recently are still hanging in there so far. Even though they too may eventually fail, I feel the cost of a replacement every year or two is probably worth it.
Good value if you need a spare battery and case.
This filter blocks nearly all visible light. Consequently, it looks opaque and black to the naked eye, though if you hold it up to a strong light source, you will be able to see a dull, deep red image through it. The R72 is one of the most common filters used in infrared (IR) photography. If you get really serious about shooting in IR, you may want to look into having your camera modified to remove its built-in IR-blocking filter, but even with that filter in place, some cameras can be used for IR photography, given a suitably long exposure. (Incidentally, what we are talking about here is "near-infrared" light, which, although invisible to our eyes, behaves very much like normal light in the way it reflects off objects. This is not the same as seeing heat as light, which involves a deeper portion of the IR spectrum.)I have used this filter with an unmodified Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera and a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens (the original version from the 1980s, not the all-plastic one made now, which may or may not take the same size filters). The camera's auto-focus capability works perfectly with the filter in place. In direct sunlight, I have found that with the camera on a tripod, an exposure of about 15 seconds at f/5.6, ISO 400 produces a good image. After that, what to do is a matter of creative judgment; the picture obviously won't be in natural colors (that's the whole point of shooting in IR), so you can adjust white balance however you like. I often exchange the red and blue channels, as well. Sometimes I reduce the end result to grayscale, sometimes not.Now, one may ask at this point, if we are photographing infrared light, what is all this talk of red and blue and white? The answer is that the camera's sensor, though designed primarily to pick up visible light, is also somewhat sensitive to IR. However, the camera cannot distinguish between IR and visible light. The IR that it senses, it records (incorrectly) as shades of visible light (mostly red). This is what we see in digital IR photography. We are seeing, in colors we can see, an image made from light that we cannot see directly.IR photography is a lot of fun and at times it provides a strange sense of discovery. It is strange and sometimes thrilling to see our familiar world in such an unfamiliar way. The Hoya R72 filter is a good choice for IR work.
We bought this for our 3 year old daughter to watch videos in the car and on airplanes. It has been a life saver. It has survived drops, kicks, and tantrums and still works great. The battery life and picture are good. Of course there are a lot better out there, but if you are looking for something for the kids and do not want to spend too much money this is it. I suggest getting the car pack as well.
After having this printer for five years, I have to amend my review.The biggest issue with my PIXMA printer was the ink costs. This printer can go through ink cartridges very quickly--in fact, I constantly wondered how it could eat almost half a cartridge of ink across a month or two when I had only printed 20 to 30 pages (normal color documents not photos). Most of this ink use comes from the printer cleaning itself when you turn it on after a period of non-use.Since I didn't print that frequently, I just about always experienced issues with clogged print heads causing the color to be incorrect. This requires running the head cleaning process on the four main colors or all eight colors (you can't pick the one head that's not working) which eats even more ink. I frequently had to pull out the print head and clean it in order to get the printer to produce proper colors, and this is a messy and time consuming job.The PIXMA printers get very high reviews, but I have finally given up on them because I don't print that many photos, the constant hand-holding they require is ridiculous, the cost of supplies is prohibitive, and I could never just turn it on and get a reliable print quality.I recently switched to a Zerox 6280 Color Laser printer. Its color quality is more than adequate for just about all of my printing needs, it's a much faster and more reliable printer, and it only costs around $100 more than the PIXMA. Whenever I print, I can expect a good quality product with no fuss; and that's what I expect, don't you?
It was exactly what I thought it would be. Ordering through Amazon saved me a lot of money.
Unit constantly locked up making it very annoying to have spent money on it. When it did lock up you would have to unplug it and let the charge run out of the battery before you could be started again since there are no hard turn off buttons or a removable battery. I know it's cheap but don't buy it.
We purchased one about 18 months ago for our 4 yr old. Overall we are happy with the unit. It gets lots of use for doctor visits, on the plane, and in the car. We use the RCA cords to hook it to the TV in our RV.The screen is clear, sound quality and loudness seems to depend on the DVD. Not too many functions on the unit itself, just the basic (stop, play, volume, etc) . To skip through the DVD introduction ads, you must use the remote.We came back today to purchase two more for Christmas presents.
Panasonic did a great job wth this camera: pictures are great, zoom unbeaten in the class, portable...The only objection goes to the cover of the mini USB and battery: plastic made and likely sensitive to mechanical damage. In summary: EIS awarded and the best value for the money in the class.!
This is a great item, a person that is always on the go for business or pleasure will enjoy the compactness and easy connection via the usb port. The price is great for this product, due to it's manufactures name. I'm a hard to please person when it comes to my computer needs, I recommend this item to everyone that is in need of one. The shipping of this item is great, I was told that it would take up to 7 day's for free shipping, It was delivered to my door in 3 day's.
After much research, and deligation, I decided to buy the canon SD700 IS. It is one purchase that I will not regret. The big up from the SD630 and this camera is the IS (image stabilization). The extra hundred so is completely worth it. The manual controls are very intuitive, and you can have complete control over this camera with very little work. The viewfinder is a little worthless, but with a 2.5" LCD, I don't mind the optical not being great.One thing that everyone has been complaining about is the poor audio quality in the video mode. I don't know about the rest of you, but I thought this was a digital CAMERA. You buy a camera to take great pictures, dur. A digital camera is not going to take great video, that's why you buy a digital CAMCORDER. Buy something for the primary function. This camera takes great pictures in the dark, light, rain, shine, indoors and out. That is all I want out of a digital camera, and the Canon SD700 does it wonderfully. With ISO 800 and IS, this camera will out perform any ultracompact and even compact in its price range. You are paying more, but you are getting every pennie's worth.
I received the product in a very fast turn-aroung and have it in use now.What can I say, it works.
Drive was easy to install and works fine. The bundled Nero software makes burnding DVDs easy. I backed up a DVD home movie without reading the manual.
This is a compact, solidly constructed portable speaker system which I expect to last for years. This is the second Sonic Impact product I have purchased and I am impressed with the workmanship of their creations. I think the sound is fantastic and plenty loud enough. I use it with my SanDisk Sansa and my Creative Zen (I do not own an iPod). I got a great deal on it and it was worth every penny. Very pleased with my purchase!
I thought I died and went to heaven after I installed this. I had a terrible connection upstairs. After I installed the Hawkings USB adapter/antenna, my connection was superb. I was also picking up several connections from the neighbours.Installation was a breeze....just pop the disc in, and install the drivers FIRST. THEN plug in the adapter/antenna. It will pick up available networks, and you select the one you want to use.....most likely your own.If you only have USB 1.1 on your computer, then it will perform as an 802.11b adapter. That is plenty fast for surfing the net and downloading email.I would highly recommend this product. I have become an instant Hawkings fan.
I had this for a while and used it quite a bit. I work from my home and spend a lot of time on conference calls. It works well but I didn't find it particularly comfortable. I ended up giving it to my church for the receptionists to use. They're mostly in their 70s and couldn't figure out how to make it work since you have to push the button on the side and take the receiver off the hook, etc, etc. They stopped using it. I bought the binaural model of the headset and like it much more. It has the same issues with pushing the button (it will actually activate automatically when taken from the charging cradle) but you still have to take the receiver from the hook because my phone is not compatible with the automatic receiver lifter that is an option.
This transmitter works great, even as we drive through big cities. We rarely get interference when we set it at the low end of the radio dial. It was really easy to figure out how to use it.
Good printer except I have to unplug it from the power source and &quot;reboot&quot; the printer to get it to be recognized by the Windows XP machine. Real pain. Black ink cartridge is a little low in capacity.
I had this for a few months now, used in MA, DC and around Dallas. Before this I was using my LG 8500's (Chocolate cell phone) GPS feature and loved it, except that I had to pay monthly fee and it used up my air time. The major difference I found between the two was the time it took to acquire the satellites; especially when used in a new location. It has been a few times the Nuvi 250 took more than 5 minutes to lock on; the weather was good and I was not in the woods or blocked by buildings; I wasn't patient enough to wait so I just start driving, and eventually it came back to life. The Nuvi 250 usually won't take more than 30 secs to find the satellites but it was very annoying when it got lost.Another thing I found is that the Points of Interest search was slow and the database does not seem as complete as my cell's. I was just searching for Staples around Concord, MA and it missed the closest one found by my cell. Obviously the data was downloaded to my cell on the fly so it has the advantage of being more up-to-dated and can potentially be more complete.Other than those I found the Nuvi 250 to be useful; just need to turn it on ahead of time.
I had one around 2008 and ports 1-4 went bad. They still work just to charge a cell phone or MP3 player but that is about it. There was a storm a few days before but the hub still worked after power came back up. It was less than a week later when the ports stopped working. I contacted IOGear to get a replacement but was denied because I didn't have the receipt. I really liked the hub since it worked well so I decided to go and buy another of the same one. Less than a year later the same ports 1-4 stopped working. Since it doesn't look like I am the only one having this issue and this is the second one with the same issue, I think this device is really flawed. Sucks because it worked really well when it did.
I needed a cat-6 panel for my wiring closet and this panel was cheap. Wiring all 16 ports took far less time than doing the wall plate ports. The panel is sturdy enough for what it is and has two clips on the back to provide a little bit of strain relief on the cables.Frankly there's not much to say. It works, it's cheap, and there's color code guides on the back to simplify life.
Excellent product.Works as expected. Like all lens hoods though pricey.
My camera went bad from a VERY COMMONLY reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model I had. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should have fixed my camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it without me having to pay for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their products.
I am not sure if it's just me, but the earbuds are a little large. I'm a 6' man, and surprised by this. The Apple earbuds fit better. That said, the main reason I bought these is the case, which is nice ... I am surprised no one at Apple has come up with something similar. The sound from these is pretty good, I am no expert, but because they're a little large, I am not sure if I will continue wearing the earbuds. I will make use of the case no matter ...
This wireless adapter works and it's reliable. That's the good news. On the downside, it's bulky, making it difficult to use any adjoining USB device. The set up was a little confusing but once set up it is fine. The only other annoying aspect is the startup dialog box comes up every time I restart the computer. I can't find the setting to have it minimized to the task bar by default.
This video card is made by Nvidia whichc is the best company for video cards out there. This card works terrific in almost any game and makes it run smoother and faster. The only problem i have with it is that it messes up sometimes with Warcraft 3 (THE BEST GAME EVER) :(.
The capacity of this machine is so unimpressive that it leaves you wondering who they had in mind when they called it a business jet. The number of pages in the tray is minute, but the amount printing that can be done with the mini ink cartridges is underwhelming. You then realise the cost involved with replacing them, not long thereafter comes the whopping cost of replacing the print heads. HP shareholders may rest assured that customers are forced to come back for more and more and more. But will they ever want to buy another HP printer. Both thumbs firmly down.
For a Sony product in this price range the overall quality of the unit is very poor ... it's appearance is cheap and the performance of the tuner inside is indescribably poor as well I would not make the mistake of buying this product again
I purchased this item, because I was using the iTrip, but the iTrip does not charge the iPod while it is in use. My iPod battery wouldn't last more that a couple of short car rides before I had to recharge it again. The Kensington model is a little more expensive, but I LOVE it! The volume seems better, the listening quality is definitely better, and I love the fact that I don't have to charge my iPod in the house anymore. I would recommend the Kensington model over the iTrip model any day of the week!
If your having problems with near sightedness or far sightedness, this is a perfect item to get to be able to see your subjects clearly. One of the must haves for your camera.
I bought this so that I could do some impedance matching for a home made replica of a DB4 antenna. It works well, even over around a 50ft run of 75-ohm cabling.
I can't imagine if you're looking at speakers in this price range that you don't care at least moderately about how music will sound on them; it sounds BAD. I was looking to upgrade my 75 wpc Onkyo amp and beginner Infinity 5.1 surround speakers with something that would actually sound GOOD for music. I got a 105 wpc Onkyo amp and these rti10s from Crutchfield. I'm returning them all, at a loss of over $200 to me in shipping and box replacement. Why?The RTi10s, at low, have a conversation while listening to music volume, sounded worse than my Bose Wave Radio- no seperation, muddy, etc. Turn them up and the power is there- to a certain volume- but the warmth and naturalness of music is never achieved. I was pretty surprised. And then I was in denial. I have decided to come out of my denial before my return date is over with Crutchfield, save my money, and go hear some decent speakers at hi end audio shops. If you can drop $1000 on a pair of speakers that sound this bad, you can drop a little more or less on pair that will do music a little bit of justice. Grudgingly, they didn't sound too bad for tv and sports. (except when music came on!)All I'm saying is---- they're not worth it!!! You've been warned.
I don't take a lot of photos, so I didn't need a lot of fancy features. The Elph works fine for pointing and shooting, then downloading to the computer. I can't upload photos from the computer to the camera.Two downsides: The body began to discolor after my first visit to the seashore. I'm not sure whether it was the salty air or whether the Coach bag ostensibly designed for it is lined with an inappropriate material, but dark splotches have been spreading over the formerly shiny front. At least the camera looks very old now, so maybe it will be less of a target for theft!Also, there is a delay between depressing the shutter release button and the exposure. This is not a problem for still lifes and posed portraits, but if you are a decisive moment photographer, you'd better keep shopping.
Tiene un Bajo impresionante y los agudos muy buenos no distorcionan. Los recomentdo.Lo &uacute;nico que no me gusta es que no son muy facil de colocar, como referencia les informo que es imposible ponerce los audifonos con una sola mano.
I have owned several SD cameras. I am replacing the SD700 with this one. In fact I upgrade each model unless it's only a minor change. Like the previous reviewer has stated though, I was wanting to return this one and stick with my SD700. If it was not for a trip to New Zealand in December and a desire to get nice wide landscape shots, I would have.Upon opening the battery bay door, I noticed immediately that the metal substructure and spring mechanism were gone. Just cheap plastic parts now. In fact a piece of plastic that had clearly snapped off from somewhere fell out of the camera, so I am now awaiting a replacement from Amazon.The camera is much taller than the SD700 and only just fits in my old case.Clearly this model is a major step backwards for Canon's usually excellent quality. The optics though seem good with little aberration even in the corners at full-wide. Let's hope the camera lasts long enough to be able to enjoy the nice glass!UPDATE: Oh dear! My replacement arrived fast, thanks Amazon. Unfortunately it was even worse. The polished silver surrounding the lens had not been glued in place correctly and was sitting 5mm away from the front of the camera with the adhesive clearly holding it on. Or not. I think it's best to avoid this camera and wait for the next revisions to appear. Clearly Canon thought they would make some fast money on these ones. It shows.
This speaker wire is a good gauge. It is a little thicker than the speaker wire that usually comes with A/V systems and speaker packages, but not too thick to complicate laying wire in the walls.
I ordered this Thermometer after ordering the wrong item from One Country Shop through Amazon. They were great to work with and ship quickly. They are on the west coast and we are in Georgia; I had the unit in 3 days!!!! Amazing thru USPS, no less!!The unit worked great until the green batteries which came from who knows where, gave out after only 5 hrs of use. I replace with Duracell and the unit performed flawlessly.I like the probe for the grill surface temp and a probe for the meat temp. I do agree with others that the wires on the probes need to be longer.I would recommend once opening the carton, throw the batteries away that come with this unit and replace with duracell. I have read many reviews on this type of thermometer of failure after a short peroid of time. It was the batteries in my case.Will it stand the test of time? We will have to wait and see.I am giving this a rating of 4 because of the batteries and the short wires on the probes. Maverick should pay the Chinese to keep their batteries!!!!
I have used this product for years for cheese and other items. It can quickly shred a large quantity for tacos, pizza etc. It is easily disassembled for cleaning and can go in the dishwasher.
Very good sound but nit quite as powerful as would have liked. Is great for use with tv for the surround sound, very realistic. Definitely would recommend!
Despite the knocks Microsoft sometimes takes, this is actually an excellent first generation product. And the beauty of it is that you get most of the benefits of their next generation product via software upgrades. I've had mine for close to 2 years now and its been nice to have the features continue to grow even as the product aged.Although this older model isn't as small or pocketable as the newer generations (or competing iPods) it's still an ideal solution if you mostly plan on using it in the car, on an airplane, etc where pocketability is not as big a concern. The screen is large and great for watching movies for on long flights, etc. And the overall user interface (the visuals, navigating menus via the 'twist' navigation, etc) is far more polished and robust than even the tried-and-true iPod classic interface.At this point, it makes as much sense to get the newer generation of this product. But this has definitely been a pleasant surprise as I had a lot of trepidation when first purchasing this product. It wasn't seen as cool or as hip as an iPod. But day-to-day functionality is what mattered most to me and in that regard this thing excels.
Haven't had the time to use the photo printer option yet, but for general documents it's been great - good quality, fast printing. And the scanner quality has been pretty good too. A great deal for the money. Thanks!
I'll be short with review.Nice little thing to have around. I am using it on my Rc planes to take aerial videos when flying my planes.Nicest thing in it is 128MB internal memory and built in battery.Like I said in the title, wait until the price gets down to around $30 and get it for your kids.
I purchased this back up drive to back up my laptop computer. The drive was easy to hook-up and the software downloaded with ease. Everything seems to be working just fine. I may have to buy one for my home system. Its nice to have the security of this back up drive.
I tried this unit based on the high rating. I was going to use it for a relatively simple TV and Smart DVD setup, but the RF feature was appealing to mount the DVD out of sight. I've been spoiled by the trivial setup on the Harmony remote.
this pair is good enough for my computer. at least it is loud enough with some clarity when powered by an outboard amplifier compared to the generic ones that came with the computer but definitely not for a serious hifi set-up.
Purchased this item as a little cheap way to print out D&D maps while we are playing. It works well and drivers are all updated. Didn't have a printer cable which is why it got 4 stars but oh well, I have one already. Other than that Amazon shipped it fast, UPS didn't lose it. All is good.
First of all, contrary to what a previous reviewer has said about "checp laptops reaching 50 degrees C easily" - this is tru, but it does not matter! This is USB adapter, and as such is ouside your laptop, i.e. at room temperature. So, unless the laptop's air exhaust is blowing straight over the USB ports, this is not an issue!Now, the adapter uses the WIDCOMM BT commans stack, which is apparently one of the better ones out there (certainly seems to be better than Windows XP's default one!). I'm no expert on BT, but a little research on the web seems to confirm this. This stack is quite compatible with Skype, which is the whole reason I bought this adapter and the Logitech MobileFreedom headset in the first place... ;]Points of note:1. The headset needs to be connected from the computer, not from the headset side. It uses the audio gateway stack by default to communicate over Skype (configure Skype to use your Bluetooth Audio device rather than the default one - this option is available as of version 1.2 at least, maybe earlier). If you try and use your headset's call pickup button, likelyhood is that it'll connect and then disconnect because there's no phone app to pick up the call (Skype is not BT-compatible by default).2. There is a Skype third-party add-on (http://www.skypeheadset.co.uk/) that should work with this - have not tried it yet, but the comms stack is supported, so it should be OK.3. Range: wow! I walked from one end of the office to the other, had continous good, clear connection with this adapter and headset combo. Impressive!Altogether I'm quite happy with it. Now if only Skype had more built-in support for BT headsets and voice-activated dialing, I'd be truly happy! ;]
I don't know what they're talking about, I own a year old Sony VAIO w/a P4 HT 3.06 GHZ processor and 1028 MB of RAM and this drive clocks 40x when I burn CD-R Data disks and can burn videos at the listed DVD+R speed, 8x. Most DVD+R disks are 8x or under in speed so there really is no use in having a 16x DVD burner, but I guess in the near future there will be media that can burn at 16x. By the way the other reviewers mentioned that they were using DVD-R media, that media is made to be used with Macs not PCs, you're supposed to use DVD+R on a Windows PC. So that could have been they're problem. I use this drive with Nero 7 Ultra Edition and it works great. Then again it's a Sony so it has to be great!Follow-up: Drive ended up failing after a year or two of non-use. Will not read any discs, ended up taking apart to attempt a fix but alas it ended up in the garbage. Can't recommend this drive, even if it isn't for sale anymore.
When I received the camera I thought of giving it a 5 star because the good looking and nice picture.After 6 months use, I wish I could give it a 0 star. It's true it looks good but it's very hard to hold the camera. It droped twice when i took pictures. Also the lens is too small. The dirt is very easy to get onto the lens and very hard to clean b/c it's small. Thanks the dirty lens, the picture quality is worse than ever.The battery is very small too. After 6 months use, it can not hold enought power to shoot 10 pictures!They have to put the buttons here and there to fit the small space. It's not a user friendly camera.
the pen looks unassuming, but i get lots of compliments when people read the notes i write.
Don't believe the haters, this a good, (although not spectacular), product. I got this for Christmas and wanted to give a thorough try before reviewing it. So far, it has been a good product that has performed exactly as advertised.To start, I have never owned an IPOD, although I have bought 2 for my wife, (and she loves them), but I cannot personally see how the Apple product differs that significantly after discussing and comparing the items with my wife. The Zune has taken almost every postive Apple innovation and incorporated it into the Zune. The only real difference is the WiFi, (which I shut off immediately), that I have no interest in other than if I needed to interface with my home wireless network.I have my entire CD collection on the device and have subscribed to the Zune music service enabling me to sample and add to my music collection. I had no problems with software setup, have experienced no issues with playback, syncing, etc. If you are reasonably computer literate, the Zune should pose no great hurdles for the average user.I have especially liked the way the device integrates seamlessly into my wireless network, Xbox 360, and Windows Media Center software.I agree with the complaints about battery life. Turning off the WiFi helps, but you can also get the Belkin "TunePower" accessory to significantly increase usage time, although at significantly increased cost.Bottom line, could the Zune be better? Yes, but then again, (gasp, here comes what some may consider sacrilege), so could the Ipod. Basically, it just comes down to the vagaries of personal preference and what you are comfortable with. If you are like me, a first time high end buyer with a focus on Windows PC and Windows Media Player Experience, the Zune should definitely be considered a viable option.Don't believe all of the hysterical, biased reviews that loudly proclaim how terrible this product is. These extremist views, (as are most others- no matter the subject), are not based on facts but emotions. You are better off making a decision and a purchase based on solid, well reasoned information.
This is the greatest addition yet, I have found for the PSP and recommend it to all!
I bought my camera several years ago at Wal-Mart and I have to say I have never really liked it. It eats batteries like crazy, even the rechargable ones. The only battery I have found to not go dead within two to three photos is Duracel. Also, the quality of photos is not that great, especially indoors. I took this camera with me to Amarillo, Texas and I finally gave up trying to take photos with it and bought a throw-away camera which worked fine. I am currently shopping for a new digital camera and have given this one away as it wasn't worth selling.
Sorry to say I was not aware I placed an order for the incorrect lens for my new Canon camera. So now I feel stuck with a product I may never use.Don't know where to turn now. Any help?
...if you do not have high expectations, and do not require a Flash. As for me, I wish I had spent more and bought a unit with a flash... :o(
This is a very nice groomer -- nice handle to grip and does an adequate job for light facial hairs. I especially like the pivoting head feature that moves with the contour of your face.
My order from Amazon.com for DYMO LabelWriter Labels was reasonbly priced, dispatched promptly and delivered in excellent condition.In my work as archivist, I find labels 30277 (2-up)useful. They provide more applications than the standardaddress labels.Joseph Bouchard
Just received this product in the mail a couple of hours ago. Set up was a breeze and the TV looks perfect. It should be noted that this TV is not intended to be watched at close distances since the PQ is not the best. So, I would not recommend this as a kitchen TV since you would be constantly viewing the TV at close range. It is a bit small but I find that a plus since it is very, I mean very, light. Some people have complained about the speakers but I believe they are perfect for its size. Also, the sounds associated with on/off could be disabled as well. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is that I believe it is a little pricey. Nevertheless, a perfect TV.(Also, if you ever enjoy hotel TVs.. Just the feel of them and what not.. This TV does give a feeling that your room is a hotel room. In a good way..) :)Useful tips,Don't forget to set the TV to Home mode.Set the picture to Standard then make minute adjustments if needed.HDTV reception is a must!If you do not have HDTV broadcast go ahead and buy a small HD antenna.It looks great on this TV.RCA Indoor Amplified Tv AntennaAlways read the booklet included with the TV first. There is tons of useful information in there that would solve most of the encountered problems.
I am a big fan of C-Media chipsets, however the quality from Sabrent is extremely poor. Some of the legs on the chipset were soldered together and there was corrosion on the PCI connectors. I never received a reply from Sabrent regarding getting it repaired or replaced under warranty.
Crank it and lean back. No all in one unit can touch the power of a the mighty Z9. Sure, it may not have the fancy HDMI switching of newer and cheaper units on the market, but if your goal is to crank it, the Z9 is right in your wheelhouse. This thing is the 454 SS Chevelle of AV receivers....fat, heavy, and packed with power that just begs you to use it.PROTIP: if you have a Z9 that turns off randomly...tighten ALL the screws on the back of the unit. There was a service bulletin from Yamaha for this issue. Trust me...it works.
So I've been meaning to get real headphones, like these, for a long time now. So I started searching on Amazon and found these for a cheap price. And being form Sony, I thought heck yeah! I bought them, and I think that, for the price I paid, these are amazing. So here we go - my review:Comfort:I give this a 5 out of 5 for comfort. These things allow you to wear them for hours on end without hurting your ears. I even fell asleep with them on. The choice of not using a fabric for the ear pads was a great one, in my opinion. I often use these after doing something, like running or lifting, that makes me sweat. Also, I use them after I shower. If there was fabric, then it would absorb all the water, and wouldn't last for too long. So, no fabric = great choice by Sony.Design:The design was okay. What I don't like about it is that when you are wearing them, you look like a dork. Instead of folding over your head, they look square. This makes it look like you are trying to bring back a trend from the 70's. But it doesn't bother me too much because I never wear them out of my house. But if you do, it's just something to think about.Sound Quality:The sound given by these headphones is amazing. But I can't get over the lack of bass. Other reviews said that it provides just the right amount of bass. And that may be true for some people, but not me. I guess it's just because I'm a bass junkie, and love hearing the bass lines in songs.Overall:Overall, I think this is a great choice. Buy them if you are looking for a cheap, high quality pair of headphones. I am really happy that I made this purchase.
an ultra high quality lens far superior than the canon counterpart, i actually have the canon 16-35L 2.8 II and bought this lens for my friend who has a nikon d700, i am totally impressed by nikon and especially there 5 year warranty on most of their lenses. if i did not already own canon lenses i would have defiantly switched.
UNFORTUNATELY IT DOES NOT HAVE A POCKET LIKE TO SAVE AN EXTRA MEMORY CARD
Adapter works tirelessly 24/7 for my Dell. Convenient power on LED on adapter. Perfect adapter vs. OEM adapter. I would seek out seller again should I need another.
I bought it for word documents and could not use on my software. I use Microsoft Office 2000 and I could not scan directly into my word processor which is Microsoft word in my office 2000. I had to scan into a document file, then down load into my word processor and the quality was bad. Talked to HP and they said they have a problem with this new mircosoft office 2000. Gave me no time for a fix.
After a bad experience with the Q-See $50 low-end camera, I decided to purchase one of these to see if it was any better. And I'm pleased to say, that it is! Since the cheap camera didn't work out, I decided to spend a bit more and use them for video surveillance and even recording. This camera is being used with 2 of the Q-See 4 channel PCI capture cards.The camera includes a long 60ft cable for video/power cable all in one. So you only need to have power at the source (ie. PC/DVR). This uses a BNC video only connection instead of RCA cables you typically see on the lower-end models. This one does not record audio.While I don't believe you can effectively see anything at 30ft in night vision mode, it is still usable. Anything less than 10-20ft is still acceptable. Day time picture quality is also good, but not great. It does have some issues in certain lighting conditions where the image can appear washed out. In particular when you are at a point where it's between going from day to night vision mode. As with most day/night cameras, night vision is in B&W.;Pros:* Good day time picture quality (420 lines of resolution)* 6mm Lense for wide viewing angle* Acceptable night vision quality* Better stand/mount than cheaper models* Thin video/power cable (60ft)* Small sizeCons:* Has some issues switching between day/night mode in certain lighting conditions* Somewhat expensive if you buy individually* Works better indoors than outdoors (more consistent lighting).* Would like bettery night vision quality.At $100 each, they are a bit expensive. My suggestion is to get the 4 pack and save $100 to $150. I basically got them at less than $70 each. With that in consideration, they are a much better value, and get a 4/5 rating.However, if you want to step up to a better model, you know it's going to be outdoors, and you don't mind the size - go with the QS2350C (see my review).
Very good blower, and vac. Gets hot fast, but retains it's power through the cleaning process. It took me about 25 minutes to blow out and vacuum the dust in my pc, and it worked great. The attachments are outstanding! I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a good vac/blower for their system. Not recommended for anything else. If you want more power, buy another product. Know what you want to use this product for before you purchase. It does exactly what I bought it for. Unplug it if not in use for prolong periods of time.
This is what I have been looking for for quite a while. MP3 players are nice to take your music outside, but what I have been looking for is a way to listen to all the tracks on my PC (10,000+) in my bedroom and dining room.The SoundBlaster Wireless Music product does just that. All I needed to do was add a powered speaker to the wireless 'receiver' and I had a very high quality music system in my room.The wireless system setup without a hitch ... installed the S/W CD, pointed the S/W at my MP3/WMA files and powered up the wireless receiver. The receiver automatically configured itself to my network and I saw all my music files on the remote. Just that simple!The remote is a little slow, but really works just fine. It is great to have the display in my hands and not have to strain to read something on the TV. In my bedroom, I have setup one of the Favorite buttons to play 'rain &amp; wave' nature tracks. My wife and I can just press the button when we are ready to sleep and before the track ends, we are fast asleep.Well done Creative.
Ergonomics is slightly awkward. My wife thought it was too unwieldy for smaller hands. The channel +/- buttons have to be very firmly pressed. Although the backlit keys are nice, they make a distinct high pitched hum everytime you press a button and for the two seconds the lights remain on. Jensen replied that is &quot;normal for (their) backlit remotes controls.&quot;However, the biggest problem that i have with this is that it has no &quot;Enter&quot; key equivalent for dvd menus which to me makes it totally useless for dvd control. On the other hand, the Jensen tech support is pretty good.
Good quality, very easy fit with excellent light properties for this lens filter. Construction is solid and appears to be top grade. Excellent value and a better buy than canon.
I bought this camera at a going-out-of-business sale at a local retail store about a year ago. I thought the 'construction' nature of the camera would make it more durable, while still providing fairly good pictures. Little did I know that the pictures would be so good!I never would have guessed that this camera would take such crisp, clear pictures. I have shot more than a half-dozen pkgs of film and every picture has turned out fine. Please understand...this is not a 35mm camera with all the bells & whistles. It is a Polaroid instant camera (w/ flash) that produces good, instant pictures. That being said, it is very rugged and durable and will tolerate adverse weather better than your 35mm will. I have taken pictures in the rain w/o problems - you only have to remember to protect the film when it exits the camera. It needs to be kept dry & warm...just like any polaroid.If you go into this with the correct expectations, you will not be disappointed.
Had a 1.5 GHz Centrino Machine with 512 MB and Windows XP, gave it a great speed increase, almost as fast as my Core Duo. Recommended
Initially, this player seemed to have all the right stuff. It worked for a total of five months and two days. Now, it won't play anything. I called Panasonic for customer support and was told that the lens was probably dirty and all that was needed was a lens cleaner. WRONG!! I used a lens cleaner and it still didn't work. I called Panasonic and was pretty much told that I was SOL (excuse the expression, but I am a disgruntled custome). Stay away from this LEMON!
This is a very good camera. It takes great pictures, and with the additional SD memory chip that I bought, I am very happy with it. My only issue with the camera is that it uses AA batteries and they don't last very long. Aside from that, it takes better pictures than a lot of newer cameras that I've tried out.
I bought this case after much consideration and review and it has really lived up to its expectations. It has great protection for the ipod. I have dropped this case a few times and the ipod has been completely protected. It also looks really cool. It is very easy to take out the ipod if you want to dock in your alarm clock or other. The one problem I have with this case is that it does scratch pretty easily. Now it is better than the ipod scratching but I would like it to be a little more scratch resistant.
Once upon a time in my life I bought the big brother of iMP-400, iMP-550.But the radio was worthless!!! It was only possible to listen to the strongest radiostations, standing still and holding up the earphone cable. Tried it at the absolute center of Stockholm (the capital of Sweden), and could bearly hear anything....so I returned the player to the store and, with some hesitation, bought the iRiver SlimX 400 in stead. I became very positively surprised! The radio in iMP 400 is very good, I can use it almost anywhere, maybe not in the subway but rather far down the stairs to the subway. However, the batteries only last for 5-10 hours (but charging is easy), and putting the mp3 on takes about 45 seconds and a usual audio-cd takes about 20-30 seconds (iMP 550 had the same delays), but I can anyway strongly recommend SlimX 400.
This is a really great product for older kids and teens. My kids (6, 9 and 11) had a ton of fun shooting with the camera and recording songs. But they were really into the software because it let them edit their own footage with video right from episodes of American Idol, not this season but last. They can put their own video of themselves singing, right on the stage from the show! Plus they really got into creating crowd cheers and applause for their own performance...more cheers than they get at home or in school. This will be a big hit for kids and teens, and probably a lot of older fans of the show too.
Now, I have only had it a couple of hours, but it does exactly as promised. Reconnect your monitor/speakers into the box, connect your cable TV and it just works. You can easily switch from surfing to watching TV with the press of a button.I first purchased a PCI based TV Tuner card. Nothing but a hassle. Driver issues and with an older PC it just didn't work.Picture quality is good (it isn't HDTV but it's good).So far so good.
Unit was delivered on time and works well with my copy of Dragon Naturally Speaking. It is comfortable to wear. In retrospect I would have preferred a unit with a USB connector rather than headphone and mic connectors as this would been more convenient to plug into my computer but if this is not a problem then it is a good buy.
You can not expect anything else than a great quality product from an original Neutrik conector! and on a great price from the vendor I got
It works and it's inexpensive; overall a good deal.Not much else to say about these.They come with a couple of rubbery covers for the gold tips, but those'll almost never be used since your wire will be plugged into you PS3/HDTV/Whatever for the majority of its life. They aren't particularly strong (average build-quality) so don't expect these to last long with a lot of movement or having the wire extended to max length all the time, not unless you are super careful of your surroundings and can trust other people and pets to be just as careful.They can be moved around, no problem, but as the number of times you disconnect them increases so does your carelessness. It'll become routine and you may accidentally pull too hard or apply too much pressure on one side. These aren't built to compensate for that, but they do transmit video and sound very well.
Was skeptical cuz it was cheap but had good reviews. Works great and no issues except for a ground loop, but that's a different story.
Hola Gente:No way to put inside this case a Lumix LX3, case is a little short.Saludos, Allan.
I agree that this card has some very good points when it comes to gaming and other applications (video quality in watching DVDs is excellent compared to my older Nvidia card). I have noticed increased performance, speed, fps and textures in several games, too. However, I have also noticed that since installing the card (it's less than three weeks old as of this writing), I've been getting increased system lock-ups in the middle of game playing and DVD watching, something that was never a problem before. ATI recommends that you have at least a 300 watt power supply to get the best performance out of the 9700 Pro, and so I had upgraded that (to a 350 watt one) shortly after I bought the card. The funny thing is, I really didn't notice that much difference in performance when I was using a 200 watt power supply. My computer is also a Pentium III 1.4Ghz with 384MB, it should in theory be more than ample to run the card flawlessly.I can't tell for sure if the drivers are to blame, as been discussed many times. I used the ones that came with the product and also the newest ones from their website, and it didn't seem to matter, nor did it matter what settings I used. I'd still get random lock-ups. And even though I'm using Windows XP, the crashes are bad enough to require re-booting of the system. Sometimes it takes several re-boots before the system comes back to its proper capacity (i.e., after the Windows XP logo comes on, the screen stays blank--no option to do a &quot;safe mode&quot; or &quot;last configuration&quot; menu option boot.I'm not even sure if the card is overheating, even though it has its own built-in fan (and yes, it runs fine). As of now, I'm having second thoughts about the card, which I had bought due to many great reviews it had. Maybe I should have waited for the newer GeForce FX, as I had never had problems with Nvidia cards and drivers like I do now with ATI products.I generally like the card, BUT with reservations. If I had enjoyed the stability I thought I would be getting (especially considering I'm using Windows XP), it'd get five stars from me. Performance is one thing, but without running into the inconvenience of crashes, it's just not worth it.The only time I haven't experienced crashes is when I do light stuff, like surfing the net, word processing, writing e-mail, etc. When it comes to &quot;heavy duty&quot; gaming (why it crashes on older games dating back to 1998 is beyond me), I seem to be missing the boat on this one. Your mileage may vary.
These DVDs are top quality as expected of all Verbatim products. All discs were used easily with zero rejects. The lightscribe media printed beautifully.
If you like to go jogging, just want to listen music and you love iTunes, Ipod Shuffle is for you. I bought just when it was released because I dont like the regular ipod, its too heavy and expensive toy to go jogging with.Pros: Easy to use. Fill and listen with excellent iTunes integration.Cons: Got rusty in a few months. I live near the ocean and now Im having problems connecting it to the computer.Botton line.. Now with ipod Nano, I dont know if I would buy...
When I got this product, which was approximately four hours ago, I proceeded to spend four hours trying to figure out how to install it on my Mac. The install CD is only for PCs, and it was bent so it made a nasty loud buzzing noise in my drive. I tried to download the Mac install program from C-Pen's website, and my computer installed a picture of the pen, but wont recognize that it's plugged in. In other words, four hours have gotten me nowhere. Chintzy instructions, bent CD, multi-step install process that is very disjunctive. This product sucks. For the money I paid, I expect much better from a company
I looked around and after reading the reviews i picked this up and was not disappointed.The fluid head is very smooth for pans and tilts. A surprise feature was the quick release which locks open when the plate is removed so all you have to do is slide the plate back in and it snaps locked.The only concern i have is that is made up of a lot of plastic but hey for the price what do you expect.
I bought this keyboard for my ibook to spare the built-in k/b ( and because I simply can't type fast enough on the ibook's ). After shopping around on Amazon it came down to this one or the Apple Pro k/b. The cost and reviews of the icekey swayed me and I am ecstatic about my choice.The keys are solid and respond quickly without the normal squishy computer keyboard feel. My fingers don't have to travel a mile and a half to register the keystroke and I enjoy hearing the gentle click after completing a key press.The closest comparison to the feel to this keyboard is the keyboard on the Apple IIc that I had so many years ago ( I am dating myself..I realize).I am really happy now. I can type at full speed, I have two USB ports ( just like an Apple Pro k/b) , and a full numerical keypad. I am also thrilled that the volume control keys and eject keys work flawlessly.If looks concern you - this is one hot looking little number as well.I am now hard at work trying to program the "mystery key" ( to the right of the control key) to trigger my coffee maker.added:I swear I tried to use the Apple keyboard on my iMac but honestly I was used to better so I just plugged in the MacAlly k/b and it is a thousand times better. I bought it for my ibook but it works perfectly with the iMac G5 and I reiterate that no k/b is better. As a writer the reaction of the keys is very important and this is now the best k/b I have ever used ( including the IIc).Sadly, it has spoilt me totally and I cannot use any other keyboard now. MacAlly should win an award for creating this fine piece of machinery. And no...I have no connection with the company ( you can check me out in Fodor's Caribbean). This is an excellent and amazing keyboard and after almost 2 years it still looks amazing.
-Jan.1stHere's my update for this camera. Tom in Texas writes this..."low light performance is somewhat limited".I say "very limited". It's been my frustration that when I take indoor shots, it's very poor quality. Especially evening time. Noise? I think so, but for me, real issue is when I use the flash. Photos turn so blue-grayish. I compared w/my fossil Fuji(written below). Even w/that Fuji, flash used, it does not look that blue. So far that's really disappointing, but in the day time, in door, looks ok, but not great.I won't return the camera though, since it takes great outdoor shots. Fits nice in hands, too.-Dec.27thI got this camera less than 10 days ago as a Xmas gift to myself. After I did some research on similar items, and owning a Pentax p&s;, Fuji finepics6900(it's a fossil DC), I settled w/FZ8. It does take great shots. I've taken some pics I really like. At least this camera filled my expectations.While it takes great scenery pics, I'm not so satisfied with portraits I took. I've been trying different settings and modes, but not quite there. Maybe that's why Lumix came up with "face detection" on FX18, a newer model. But, by looking at pics taken by the two machines, I don't think there is much difference.Battery life is excellent. Buy extra one though, and you'll be all set. The "hood", I love it! I go to beaches often, so this item is a must for me. I think video is pretty good, too. Very clear. It looks like it can record upto 22mins. w/a fully charged battery.My pentax vid wasn't this good. Fuji didn't even record sound!Like someone wrote, usb code could be pain if you have to upload a lot of pics, say, more than 300. I may purchase a sd card reader. I think stabilizer does its work, but sometimes I have to wonder how good that is. With this camera, I became to like using a tripod. This camera is an excellent learning tool for someone like me, a novice in photography and wants to learn more and be better at it. With all the functions, battery life and the items it comes with, you can't beat this price! Recommended!PS,To James E. Sink "Sound Man", thanks for sharing your photo info on your Moon pic. Due to the info, I could start taking some great Moon shots, I never thought I could before.
I was just recommending a USB hub to a friend and thought I would look mine up to see if it is still being sold. It is! I purchased this hub 5 1/2 years ago and I have had it plugged in and on 24/7 ever since. I have had zero problems with it and all the ports work perfectly. This is a great workhorse of a USB hub. It sits on my desk at work and is plugged into my MacBook Pro right now. I have two USB drives and a USB monitor plugged into it constantly. I also regularly use it for my iPhone, Kindle, and other various USB items. Never had a single issue. Flawless product with incredible durability! If you need a USB hub, THIS IS THE ONE TO GET!
I tried to use the camera to take pictures for a stop motion animation. But if you are not taking pictures with a massive light source behind you then it will be extremely dark for the lens. Any low lighting scenario will yield horrible pictures. I did not use the camera, I even gave it to my brother and he thinks its terrible as well.
From reading the reviews regarding the quality of the 505's color screen, I was apprehensive about my purchase. I'm an Engineer on a major US railway and I was worried about the readability of the screen in our locomotives. Never fear, it works great. I am very pleased with this model Palm and I highly recommend it to anyone in the business that has thoughts about buying it. Now, I leave home the heavy catalogs I once carried. My pockets are much lighter now, too. The Palm 505 has replaced my old address book and Engineer's Time Book. It's made my work-life much nicer. The expansion card is great add-on as well. It was bundled with my Palm when I purchased it from Amazon.com. I keep pictures of my wife and kids stored in the Palm. They don't get torn up like they did in my wallet! There are too many other wonderful features to be listed here. Try it for yourself.
i don't really like ear buds so this solution is really good. the one downside is that they don't sit deep in your ear. if you hold them while in your ear the sound is much better. try bending the ear clips to get a close fit and the sound is good. for the money spent these are very good ear bud replacements
I have been looking around awhile to find a serial-to-USB converter cable that will work with my Bernina 180 embroidery machine and my new laptop with Windows 7. This did the trick, was super easy to install and worked immediately the first time I tried to send an embroidery design to the machine. For those of you with a Bernina 180 and a newer computer without serial ports, this is the ticket to continuing to use your current machine. The embroidery software I use is Artista V5. I would have loved to find a review stating the above, so hopefully this is helpful to someone else. Great product and came in superb packaging with full installation instructions. I have Amazon Prime, so shipping was in 2 days, as expected.
This subwoofer is the perfect addition to the SF-1 series tower speakers by Klipsch. When watching Star Wars the other day with my family, and there was a sudden explosion in the opening scene, someone asked if something had hit the house. I was proud to assure them that the sonic effect was being produced by this subwoofer.Its completely configurable too, so if you have the sound turned down but you still want to feel those subsonic frequencies you can turn both the volume up and the cross over up, until you can hear it again.Also, it turns itself off automatically if you play music that doesn't contain sub sonic frequencies, so all your music doesn't artificially boom.When listening to Trance or House music it really shines and give your stereo a bigger than life sound.
I used these speakers for about a year when &quot;upgrading&quot; to a home theater system. I had heard about the glories of using a satellite system and so I thought I would give them a try as both front and rear channel speakers with a matched KLH center channel. Paired with my Harmon Kardon AVR 40, the speakers were sufficient for home theater. Unfortunately, after a year of barely listening to my 1000+ CD collection, I have detached the front speakers and replaced them with some floor-standing, PSB speakers. I realized that I was so absolutely disappointed by the speakers' lack of richness, that I no longer wanted to listen to my music. I have subsequently listened to a handful of satellite systems and I will say that the KLH are an excellent value for the money; however, I would not recommend a satellite system of any kind for anything but home theater: they're just too bright...even when coupled with a high-quality subwoofer.Thus, if you think you will be splitting your time equally between two-channel audio and home theater, I wouldn't recommend these speakers for anything but the rear channel. However, if you plan to use them primarily for home theater, then they would certainly be adequate starters!
this was the first bad experience with Amazon. I placed this order becauseI wanted Varta batteries, but did not receive them. Don't remember the wordequivalent when I placed the order. If you are going to ship a brand otherthan Varta use the brand name you will ship, don't mislead as you did inthis case...
This lens is great to shoot some indoor picture without flash.and the color and contrast on this lens is excellent!!
I bought this camera shortly before our cruise vacation this year. I've had it for approximately 3 months and have shot approximately 1200 pictures and 2 hours of video with it.The camera shoots outdoor photos beautifully, for the buck, nothing else is close. I shot alongside a Casio Exilim EX-S600 and a Fujifilms FinePix E900, and was impressed to see that the SD550 stood up to and most of the time, surpassed the other cameras. The only time the FinePix beat it was in the indoor shots. While the Canon does not shoot as well indoors as I would have hoped, it is by no means a slouch in that area.The first video I shot was from a pitching, yawing Cessna 207 on approach, and the camera accurately portrayed the landing, without a waver.I paired the SD550 with a ProCases SuperSlim genuine leather case which fit the camera like a glove. I haven't seen a case like it. I also purchased a rubber-covered chain that is long enough to hang the camera around my neck.I credit my decision to purchase the SD550 to the reviews I perused on Amazon.com, and my thanks goes out to those folks who took the time to write thorough reviews.
I have owned the DEJ200 for four years now and at first I was reluctant to pay the steep intial cost. However, not only is this player indestructable but the sound quality is leaps and bounds beyond anything else that I have heard whether it be MP3, MD or CD. In fact the only drwback that I have seen is that the battery can be hard to replace if you don't get it online. I can't express how much I've used the DEJ200 and it's never let me down. This is an absolutly wonderful deal.
Overall, I am quite happy with this tripod. I got it so I could take some of the weight out of my luggage when I travel to photo shoots. I normally shoot with a Bogen 3011, which easily weighs 10 pounds, if not more. So when I would check my luggage in the past, I would always have the "Heavy Item" tag put on it, and also had to travel with a HUGE suitcase, which is a pain. This little gem weighs so little it almost didn't feel like a tripod, and I was able to use a medium sized, almost carry on sized suitcase. But it also works very well.I had to use my IR remote shutter release to trip the shutter, b/c when this tripod is extended to its full height (which is considerable for such a lightweight, compact tripod) with a dSLR attached to the top, a lot more vibration understandably is introduced.I was making vertical panoramics of the Library of Congress, which required me be able to pan the camera all the way up to the ceiling, completely vertical, which this tripod allowed me to do easily! The only thing was, I am used to a sort of ball-head action on my regular tripod, which allows me to adjust the leveling of the camera in many different directions easily. However, with this tripod, I had to adjust one of the tripod legs each time I moved the camera up higher, as that is the only way to adjust it. (But what can you expect for such a price?! To me it was well worth it.)
These headphones are amazing for the price. I bought these i am a heavy traveller, i travel on the plane and in a van (for college sports) all of the time, so i wanted something that would fit comfortably yet still have great sound quality, these are perfect!!Great buy....Would definatly recommend! :D
I love my MacBook Pro, but hate how hot it gets when it's sitting on my legs. I tried changing positions, but always ended up feeling that my legs were burning. I tried putting a pillow under it, but worried that the computer was still getting too hot and that it might fall off. After checking out the reviews for this product, I decided to give it a try. I've only had it two days, but already love it. Now I can keep the computer on my lap as long as I want. The stand holds it firmly, I don't worry that the computer will slip off. This is a great product that truly combines function and style. I highly recommend it.
Had I known that Amazon had it $4 less expensive than Walmart with free shipping, I would have gotten it here. Anyways, I guessed from looking at it in Walmart that it would be big enough for my Kodak Z981 SLR camera and the accessories. It was. The only thing is that I have to put the camera on its side inside because the bag was not wide enough for my camera. It was, however, spacey enough for the charger, the batteries, the USB cable, and the side grip that the camera came with. If it were for a person who didn't carry the battery charger, the side grip, and the USB cable, it could fit some filters and maybe a couple of lens. Overall satisfied, though like I said, it wasn't wide enough. I would have preferred my camera to sit right-side up in the bag. I suppose it will be alright.
I buy a lot of Hosa cables but this particular model does not live up to expectation. I ordered 2 of these cable and only one of them was functional. Very disappointed with the quality of these and I'm looking to replace them ASAP. DON'T BUY.
No need to spend $40 for a cable. These work great. I tested with a high dollar cable and compared to these cables. I can not tell the difference. I do wish that they were more flexible than they are, but at less than 10% of the cost, who cares.
I decided to start swimming for exercise. I wanted to have music with me so I purchased one of these Otterbox Waterproof cases for my iPod Nano 2G. When I got the item, I tested it as was recommended to me. It worked just fine without the iPod in it and only a folded Kleenex. So I took it swimming with my iPod attached and closed up in it. I hadn't swam for 5 minutes when I noticed water inside the case. As much water as was inside the case, I may as well have just been using my iPod without a case. And just for the record, I wasn't swimming deep, but just on the surface, so it wasn't a pressure issue. I took my iPod home and was able to dry it out. It worked again after a few days of drying. Thank goodness!There were two problems with the Otterbox. One was that it seemed like I had to force my iPod into it. And this one was made for my type of iPod! But it sure didn't seem like it. Of course, the second was that it leaked very badly. I would have preferred to not give any stars at all, but they require at least one star.I couldn't recommend this product to anyone who doesn't want a ruined iPod. I was so lucky that my iPod has survived. Well, it's survived so far. I'm not sure if it will keep working after the water got into it's works. It may eventually die a slow death.
I agree that these are very good headphones. I had seen a post about not being able to use these on exercises that you were laying down (i.e. Bench Press). I found that all I had to do was tilt my head up slightly and this allowed a spot for the band to go without knocking them out of my ears.Another thing was that the ear pieces were not very comfortable. There is a little raised ring that goes around the center of the ear piece. I took a razor and trimmed this off and they are much more comfortable now.
I was pleasantly surprised after hooking up the new pre-amp. I am converting my LPs to MP3 files and realized that I needed a pre-amp with my turntable. This one needed a 9 volt battery or a DC adapter (neither was included). I elected to purchase an adapter (it cost more than the pre-amp), hook it up, and start the project. It was fantastic! Unless you are an audiophile that always works with high end equipment, I don't know how you could be disappointed.
I bought this item to connect my ps3 to my newly bought hdtv. My ps3 was previously connected via av cables.It scared the crap out of me when i changed the settings on the ps3 to display via hdmi, but no picture showed up on the screen.After about a minute, the picture came back on and everything worked fine.Looks beautiful, not a HUGE difference, but it definitely looks nice.I notice that when i change channels, then come back to the hdmi channel, it seems to take a couple of seconds longer than normal to see the picture. No big deal, i'm just paranoid that the picture will never show up. lol
My WS-320M is absolutely wonderful. I carry it with me all the time. I recently went back to college after several years and this voice recorder is great for recording lectures. Since this recorder has several folders, I can use a different one for each of my classes.I love the storage capacity (1 GB) and am also pleased that it is black since most of my other accessories are as well (iPod, cell phone & such). It is also less conspicuous when you are recording other things as well (i.e., general conversations or concerts).I highly recommend the WS-320M. I purchased the Olympus CS-112 carrying case to go along with the recorder. Perfect fit.
Buy several (home, work, car) so that you don't get tempted to waste your finite time and hearing with anything less.
I purchased this card for a Media Center PC that I was putting together. Everything works great. There were no problems with drivers or any other part of the setup. The greatest feature of this card is the fact that it has two tuners. I can watch one channel while recording another. This is my second Hauppauge product and I must say that I am very impressed.
Received Ripflash pro as a gift. Thought it was great until I tried to install it on my computer. I could not get passed the second step in the installation as I kept getting error messages no matter how many times I tried. The directions were useless, as my two year old speaks with more clarity than who ever wrote them. I am having very little success with customer support and will likely be sending this inferior, overpriced piece of garbage back to the out of touch tech geeks who made it. Save yourself the trouble, buy a walkman.
I've used Cables to Go plenty of times. This cable was exactly as described and what I needed. Would recommend and purchase again.
Clie SJ33 had very good form factor and design. There's no need to spend extra $$ on case or hardcase. The built in flip protects the screen and looks cool. Hold/power switch is also very nice for mp3 playback.The major pro's are,1. Good build quality and stylish casing.2. Jog dial, hold switch and memory stick expansion slot.3. HiRes color display and good backlight.4. About 7-8 hrs of battery life with mp3 playback.5. Runs Palm OS 4 which has zillion free apps available. Very easy, reliable and not bloatware unlike Windoze on PocketPC.Con's,1. Only 128kbps or low bitrate mp3 can be played.2. Uses a Lithium Ion battery...3. To be discontinued and replaced by a newer model by Sony very soon.4. Memory stick is expensive compared to CF cards. Plus this model won't support new MS Pro sticks.If you can wait for till Sept/Oct new Sony PDA's should come out with Palm OS 5 and better features at same price point.
A bit tight, and definitely no much room for anything except memory cards, but it's really small and if you are buying the Gf-1 you are probably interested in reducing bulk, so this is perfect!
You have to use Visual Land's conversion software to Visual Land's format to play videos. I could not get the conversion software to work. They will not answer my E mails. I asked them to help to fix the problem or I would like to return the unit.They will not answer my E mail.Do not by this player thinking you can play downloaded videos from sources such as I tunes. It will not work. Disapointing as it is advertised as an MP4 player. I can not reccommend this player.
The Logitech VX Revolution courdless laser mouse is great. The wireless usb transever hides inside the back of the mouse and when it is out it does not leave a gaping hole in the bottom of the mouse like some of the others do. It also has an off button in case you do not unplug the usb transever from you PC or laptop, but want to save the battery. It also has a forward and back button on the mouse for easy web page use. You don't even have to install the fancy drivers to use most of the features of the mouse.
As I needed a place to store hundreds of DVDs and CDs, I researched for the "perfect" storage solution. Top priority must-haves: Strength, durability, quality, and excellent packaging for safe delivery. This unit met those requirements! I was amazed from the moment I opened the box and discovered the professional packaging that would guarantee a safe delivery. All corners were well-padded. None of the pieces arrived with crushed corners! The unit arrived in two boxes which made it much easier to carry as it weighs 109 pounds.Afer wiping down all pieces with a damp cloth, I was ready to build the unit. It took 37 minutes to assemble it. I only needed assistance when it was time to flip the unit over to install the top. Upon completion, I could not believe how nice it looks in person! It is an impressive tower that will hold approximately 500 DVDs. It is a solid piece of furniture that will allow me to store hundreds of items in less than 2 feet of space!!!I am extremely pleased and plan on purchasing another tower to store dozens of small books. It is amazing how much you can store in such a small footprint!!!
This is part of a three way Comparison, Bose SoundDock vs. Griffin Amplifi vs. Altec Lansing IM600. Please see my reviews for those other products for detailed comparison:Design and Features:Griffin Amplifi: Cabinet made of wood, looks like small shoebox. Has two 2.75" drivers front mounted and a bottom mounted 5" woofer with a bass port. Griffin in the worst Bose tradition refuses to disclose many tech statistics on their unit, but my power estimate puts this at about 30-40 watts, not really much different from the Bose SoundDock. (To sound twice as loud needs a 10 times (1000%) increase in wattage, so the Bose advantage of maybe 33% more power should not really give much real world benefit.) Frequency response per mfgr is 50-16,000 kHz which seems a bit unbelievable on the low end, but feasible enough on the higher end. Ipod docks on top and sticks awkwardly out of the unit like a control tower, but fit is snugger than on Sound Dock which makes me feel more reassured.There is a line-in and not much more. Big blue-lit knob controls on-off and volume. Remote is a copy of the Bose's with the same simple functions. Range and aiming tolerance is inferior to both the Bose and the Altec, but certainly adequate. Annoyingly, the Amplifi only charges an Ipod docked in it when the Amplifi is on; if the Ipod is docked and the Griffin is turned off, no charging. Either Griffin's engineers are idiots, or they decided to save a few pennies in the design.Sound:Griffin: Bass is about as good as the SoundDock, maybe lower extension, but roughly the same precision and balance. Griffin is to be commended for not going crazy and letting the big 5" woofer run roughshod over the sound of the Amplifi. The big woofer does not make the Amplifi sound better than the Bose at the low end, but on the other hand it doesn't sound worse, and it is also much cheaper. Griffin was not aiming to beat the Bose here, but rather to equal it with a lower price and simpler design. Mid-range is another strong point here, and treble is also a bit lacking, like in the Bose, but not too much so. Classical pieces still sound very good on the Griffin.Where the Amplifi does lose ground to Bose is in the fancy stuff. Stereo separation is non-existent, and detail is nowhere near as precise as on the Bose. This sounds like a big loud mono speaker. Low volumes especially lose a lot of fine subtlety, and distortion is heard at the very highest volumes (though to be fair, no one would really play this unit that loud, as it is probably 100 dB or more.) The acoustically tuned all wood cabinet adds little to the sound signature of the Amplif vis a vis the plastic cabinet of the Bose. The lack of stereo separation, detail, and full clarity throughout all volume ranges is where the added cost of the Bose is most evident and justifiable. Most users will like the Griffin though; it mimics the sound signature of the Bose convincingly, has a retro wood cabinet design, and has at least one important feature that the Bose lacks, a line-in, all of this at a street value of 1/3rd of what the Bose goes for. This will make the Amplif a great solution for most users, especially those on a budget. However, the added price of the Bose does create a noticeably superior sound in at least some aspects.Value:Griffin: List of $150, normally seen online at roughly $115-$125. I picked mine up at Circuit City for $100.Summary:Bose: Probably not worth $300, the price I paid of $225 feels like about what the SoundDock is worth. The sound is audibly better quality here, though probably not two to three times better than the Griffin or the Altec, which is what the pricing would indicate. The lack of a decent feature set makes the Bose seem like even less of a value. Again though, if style, quality, simplicity, and excellent sound is your goal, and price does not matter that much, the Bose is a fine choice. Special note to all the Bose haters: take a listen to this before lumping it in with such atrocities as the Acoustimass and StereoEverywhere technology. The SoundDock sounds unusually good, does not mangle realism of the sound unpleasantly, and is really the cutting edge of what can be done with reproducing Ipod sound from a small one-piece unit.Griffin: Aims for the SoundDock's sound signature, and generally succeeds. Lacks a bit of polish in both physical and sonic characteristics, but overall is an excellent value. If you want Bose, but can't afford it, the Amplifi will not leave you with many regrets. The wooden cabinet and big bass driver are not utilized very distinctively, but there are no glaring missteps here either. However, if you can afford the SoundDock, the Griffin has no real advantages as its clone philosophy and minimal feature set offer no advantage over Bose except cost. The bigger and better sound of the SoundDock justifies the added cost as long as price is not the main consideration.Altec Lansing: The excellent design, wonderful feature set, and portability of this unit distinguishes and separates it from the other two. Sound is generally well done, crisp and appealing, and the treble emphasis gives the Altec its own sonic niche. The power difference in watts is not really noticeable except if you are trying to fill up a big room with sound, and why would you be doing that with a wee tiny Ipod dock anyway? Most users will be very happy with the IM600's sound and the quality FM tuner is just the icing on the cake. If you are on a budget, I would say get the Altec as it sells for roughly the same price as the Amplifi, and has many more features including portability. The IM600 has somewhat less bass than the Griffin, but better stereo sound and detail clarity.
I had a long trip planned, and the ipod is a great for theser kind of trips - espcially as I was going to listen to the School of Podcasting's morning annoucements - my favorite podcast. However, I had to turn the volume up on the stereo ALL THE WAY, to ALMOST hear it. If it was a remotely quiet song, you had no chance. If you were driving next to a truck, forget it. I'm not sure if this is an FCC thing, but it sure was annoying. I ended up replacing my car stereo, and buying one with an 1/8" auxilary input.
I am a Cisco Certified Network Engineer with over 20 years experience. This device is great for smaller installations (&lt;250 users) because it has a nice web interface and is easy to configure. Of course this is a double edge sword because I have been back to my customer's office 3 times fixing issues caused by the customer's inexperienced in-house techs making changes they did not understand. If you need a basic router than great but if you need to load-balance multiple connections, manage VoIP traffic or handle inter-office VPN tunnels then hire and retain an experience network engineer. A good tech (with quality equipment) will save you time, money and reduce downtime.
It was easy to install, the battery life and sound quality are great even without the antenna. Overall a great product, definitely beats the sony shower radio I had previously.
It's great! Just what I was looking for to mount my 60 series GPS. I put it on my bike the day I received it, and off I went.
I am very pleased with my new Jensen 20&quot; flat screen TV! The price is unbeatable and the customer service was very helpful with the questions I had.I am definately going to purchase another Jensen TV when needed.Thanks!
a very sturdy lens. pictures came out EXTREMELY clean. if you have ever used the mark 1 16-35mm, you'll notice a world of different. with the previous version, lens flare was so abundant that i had to sell it after only using it for 3 days. this mark II version is much more crisp and clear. hardly ANY lens flare. also, i notice that some people are complaining about how it is less sharp when zooming out. closing your aperture a tiny bit will fix this. anywhere between f/5.6 and f/11, you should experience VERY good images. also, when you buy this lens you should incorporate a SLIM UV filter. preferably the pro1 series from hoya or any SLIM UV filter from B+W. if you dont use the slim filter, then you will most definitely experience vignetting when using a regular filter, because the lens is so wide.this lens is very solid and i see no problems with it. it they could incorporate the IS system, that would be amazing, but also very costly. other than that, i have no cons.
I was looking for a radio where I could listen to a tv station while getting ready for work. Also, I check out the weather before leaving home. After looking in stores in my area, I saw this radio on Amazon and after reading the description, I knew this was it. It is a good radio, the sound is very good and I would reccomend it to everyone.
so far no problems, item was delivered on time and worked fine right out of the box, even on burned cd's. havent used it much but will soon.
I brought this card last year when I was setting up my new system to run Linux, and so far I haven't had a bit of trouble from this baby. Great sound, no complaints.
si no tienes quien te pase los discos tas jodio.... y ademas videos pa it solo por que nisiquiera jan vendio el cableee pa mostrarlos.... tus vais a vel.
These binoculars are high grade, made well and have a great case they come with. Problem is, the higher you go, the more "shake" there is, to the things you're trying to see. Lower settings work very nicely, but unless you're as steady as a tripod....you will get "shakey" viewing.
This is the top-ranked plasma HDTV and I'm really happy with the one I bought for my home. I bought it at a local store and it cost me more but I feel no regrets whatsoever. The pictures are bright and beautiful, and the Blu-ray movies played on my PS3 look absolutely stunning. Next to Pioneer, Panasonic makes the best and longest-lasting plasma displays.
Well, if you purchased a Dymo Label Machine, you are going to have to buy Dymo tape, but I thought I'd let you know a couple of things that I have found.First of all, I checked around locally for the best deal - this deal, especially with Prime came out about 25% less than buying it at my local stores. :-)Second, this stuff isn't kidding when it says it peels easily. You just fold the label in half and peel it off the label. MUCH easier than some of the other brands.I like the black on white best, although I also have used the black on clear. The clear one works best if you are using a light colored background, since the full background will show through.If prices (rather than ease of use) are a concern, I would check out the Brother Label machines and tapes, since they run less than the Dymo.
I've had mine for a couple of weeks now, and I can't imagine using a mouse with a cord ever again. I've always had perfect signal, and I've always had optical quality precision.It may not be the best choice for a desktop machine, but for a laptop... I won't be using anything else for a while.
Amazing.. it is def a HUGE step up from composite cables on the PS3. Cheap,not the worlds greatest but it's better then red,white and yellow connectors.
Wanted to add my two cents about this product. After messing around with proxy server software, tying to set up a windows box to run both a LAN and a RR WAN, I deceided to give a router a try. Read the reviews here and ordered product. Worked perfectly. Only problem I had was the box I hooked it up to had two NIC cards (one for LAN, one for cable ISP)and could not connect to router. Removed the LAN card, rebooted and could connect w/o problem. It cost a few bucks more than just software, but more than makes up for it (IMHO) be decreasing the hassel factor.
We are currently using 10 or so Taiyo Yuden products each week to copy our church's praise services to give to shut ins, etc. I have been using Taiyo Yuden products for 3 years...NO FAILURES! Hard to believe, isn't it. Excellent quality. Ink jet printed church logos and photos on CDs and DVDs has never been more vivid/impressive. Can you tell I'm sold on Taiyo Yuden products? A penny or two more for each disk is well worth the impressive quality. You want to get it done right the first time? Look no further.
Expected it to come with the box/ manual at least. Still it came with the car charger and everything worked. Plus the actual navigator was in good condition. So all in all happy...
I had looked all over locally for a good quality long video cable and the only ones I found were very light gauge at 2 to 3 times the price of this much heavier gauge cable. This also has better end plugs. I am very satisfied at the quality as well as the price and I got it very quickly too!
This was given to me as a gift ages ago.. maybe 15 years or more. I've used several other microwave poppers, only to have to replace them every few years as the container would eventually start to blister and peal.After about 15 years of using the Presto popper, often several times a day, it is still in great shape. While you do have to replace the power cups, I find they last so long that the cost doesn't even figure into using it. The only time I have to replace it is when someone burns the popcorn and the power cup. After figuring out how much to use and how long it takes in your microwave, avoiding burning it is easy... unless you have kids that don't pay attention.
I have received the package in good condition and just started using it. So far the print quality is excellent. Item was delivered on time.
Socket Communications keeps bringing the handheld market some of the lowest power consuming PCMCIA and CF devices around, and the Serial I/O CF card is no exception! I use it primarily on my HP 200LX palmtop when I need an extra serial port for a mouse, and it has almost no noticeable affects on my battery life! My friend borrows it to connect his HPC (which doesn't have serial ports) to his cell phone whenever I'm around. He should buy his own already! And of course, it's small enough to keep tucked away in your carry bag unnoticed just in case of an emergency.
This handy little device all but eliminates the need for carrying bulky Zip disks and delicate floppies as a means of transferring data from one PC to another. And best of all, it's simple. Just plug it into the USB port and Windows immediately recognizes the unit as a removable drive. No drivers to load (unless you're using Windows 98), no partitioning or other disk related hassles. The drive defaults to a "public" view, which means that if you lose the device anyone who finds it can plug it into their computer and access your files. To address this concern, the unit comes with security software that enables you to create a passworded section on the drive which is invisible to anyone who doesn't know your password. Sort of like the invisible partition that can be created with PGP Disk. File transfer via USB 2 is nearly as quick as a hard drive transfer, and the drives come in different sizes from 16 megs up to 2 gigs. This 256 meg unit was reasonably priced, and should fit the needs of anyone who just wants to carry a few documents, photos, MP3s or video clips from one place to another. A word of warning! If you have mapped network drives you may have to manually assign a drive letter through the Administrative Tools in Control Panel. For some reason adding a new removable drive to a system that already contains mapped network drives is sometimes problematic. Both my Palm device and this USB flash drive always try to hijack my G: drive, which is mapped to another computer. When this happens, manually changing the letter in Disk Management, under the Administrative Tools icon in Control Panel is the way to fix the problem.
This product works even better than I imagined. It is not often you buy a computer product and don't spend valuable time trying to read the manual, or deciphering what the foriegn customer service rep is trying to explain. The set up time takes a matter of a few minutes no install disc, just read the one page instructions and you're done. What an outstanding value for the money. I highly recommend this product to anyone who has dead spots in their home wireless network...You'll be amazed!
My english is poor, therefore here no technical issues or statements.I have searched for a simply camera for taking good pictures and easy handling. It works absolutely fine. Maybe there are better ones, maybe there are cheaper ones, but for this price it is a number one recommendation.Only one thing is coming up, I feel the battery goes down faster than expected. A second one will be helpful. My advise, strong buy.
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the perfect addition to my desktop and no more sore wrists from reaching too far for the mouse. once you get used to the changed location of some buttons you wont be using any other keyboard
This is a great product. The mouse is really cool and functional. THe whole thing is easy to set up. The keyboard is really light, and comfortable. Its a good deal.
I got a 30gb iPod about 23 months ago in trade for some work I did for an acquaintance. At the time I didn't even know about the protection plan. It wasn't until I realized how much I loved this little electronic wonder that I started to worry about how I would ever replace it if it stopped working.About 11 months after I received the iPod I purchased the protection plan from Apple. The sales rep I spoke with was well informed and very helpful. I had actually purchased the plan 11 months and 30 days after my initial iPod purchase date. I was assured that as long as I bought the plan before the original warranty expired that I could register it to my iPod at any time. She was right.When my iPod started losing charge and shutting down intermittently about a month ago I was worried but then I remembered the protection plan. I called them up and they had the shipping materials at my door the next day. I sent the iPod out the day after and after 1 day of transit, 1 day of troubleshooting, and 1 day of return shipping I have a newly refurbished iPod back in my hands. No questions, no runaround, no hassle.I would recommend this product to ANYONE with an iPod. These things are just too damn cool to risk losing.
This camera will probably go down in Nikon's history as one of its most over-priced and disappointing cameras. I bought mine through Amazon from Calumet in January 2003. From the start, the colors never looked right, especially the ghastly magenta-toned skin tones. I also bought the SB800s (3 of them), thinking the CLS would be a great addition. But the system uses IR and is unreliable in any situation except very tight environments.The camera has a wonderful feel, viewfinder and reasonably good controls. But the results are disappointing. The sensor is undersized for this class of camera and considering what its competition (Canon) offers. Nikon finally realized this and on Dec. 13 decided to dump all these cameras by lowering the price $1,200. It just so happened mine was in Melville, N.Y., with a long list of issues to be repaired while it was still under warranty. These include bad AF performance since upgrading to V2 of the firmware, bad color, overexposure, blurry images with the VR lens and inconsistent color balance from frame to frame even when using a preset value.I would strongly suggest that you don't buy this camera and thereby reward Nikon for producing an inferior product originally sold at a ridiculous price for what it offers. Indeed, forget Nikon and go to Canon.
I purchased the Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier from an endorsement from one of my photography teachers that has used the product. I Used the product and found it easy to assemble and use it worked well with my canon speed lite.The only negative comment I have is the opening at the bottom that allows the stand and light to fit through is not big enough for a person such as my self to fit may large hands in a comfortable manner.I will and have recommended this product to my fellow photographers.
While it's true that the Tungsten C is a bit pricey, its value depends on how it will be used, and on how much one values convenience. I love the C because since I've had it I haven't once had to schelp my laptop onto an airplane. No security problems, no x-ray grief, no worrying about theft or damage, no heavy case that I have to drag around. The Tungsten C fits neatly into my small backpack and has easy-to-set-up wireless capability that works in most airports. I signed up for a pay-as-you-go account with T Mobile, which works in all Starbuck's and many McDonalds. Now when I'm on the road I just stop in to one of them, sip some coffee and download my email. And, once I have my mail, the keyboard on the C allows me to answer it without having to learn the new Graffiti software, or to give up space on my screen for the Graffiti writing area. A bonus is that I bought a small attachment that allows me to hook the C up to a digital projector, so I can make PowerPoint presentations right off the C, which has plenty of memory for such purposes. The C comes with good software too, like Documents to Go, which lets me carry Word, Excel and PwrPt docs around with me so I can edit them while on the go. All in all, this is a great laptop substitute, at a fraction of the cost of a laptop, and much less hassle. If you find yourself often working away from an office, this is the handheld for you.
This is a great product. We bought this as a gift for a friend and both him and his wife are very happy with it. I personally have a garmin and used to have a tomtom. I didn't like the tomtom but I really like the garmin so I wanted that for my friend but when I saw the bargain that megellan was offering and I saw that it has all the functionality of the Garmin, I got this one for my friends. They said it is great and works just as good as our garmin.This product unlike the tomtom can take you where you need to go even if you don't know the address, you can just enter the intersection and it will take you there. If you don't know the location but you just want to find a particular business, you just enter the name and it will accurately find the closes one to you, with phone number too. You can go anywhere, and you won't get lost. The best part is that it's touch screen, which is so much more convenient and faster when you're searching for something. The navigation system in my car is not touch screen and it's such a hassle to find anything.I definitely recommend this product for road warriors, or just for people that don't like getting lost.
With HP printer this paper gives the best results yet...will stick with this paper for quality photos.
I bought this and have totally no regrets at all. I am from Trinidad and Tobago and I must say it was worth the wait. Now I move in style and I look very official. What makes it better is that I've never seen anyone here with one like it nor have the persons I know. If you are looking for something to take your laptop, files, paper, calculator, pens and other stationeries/ accessories around safe and secure then you need not look any further. I think you should buy more than one because I can guarantee that you will meet someone who loves this item more than you do and you surely would get an easy sale lol. All and in all click on the "Add to my cart" button, then the "checkout" button, then put in you credit card and shipping information and then click "confirm order" and you're on your way to a stylish experience with a sturdy Targus case.
When my battery died in my Panasonic camera, I went to WalMart, Target and 2 Radio Shacks and was told that this particular battery was no longer manufactured and that I could only use a Panasonic battery. I asked a Radio Shack rep. how much it was selling for when they stocked them and he told me about $60. After giving up on finding a battery, I gave it one last shot by trying Amazon.com and lo and behold I found this Lenmar battery equivalent to the Panasonic battery. I received it very quickly and have been using it since then. It works absolutely perfectly and it was under $18! I was very skeptical about using an equivalent battery since I was told by the RS employee that it probably wouldn't work but I'm happy to report it is exactly what I needed. Highly recommnded.
What a great speaker, I believe there was some confusion on the actual size of it, It is'nt a small speaker by any means. The picture dose'nt do this thing justice. It is a high glass black with a removable grill if you want to show off. I am not a expert on this stuff by any means but I do know what sounds good and being 40% deaf makes it hard for me to hear voices correctly but this speaker fixed me up!
Very good and strong i brought 4 to build two 15@ bass speaker box's and the are holding up great
No problems at all. It has worked fine for a month. Best of all, it got here in about 2 days, which is amazing!!!
I don't usually write reviews, but this transmitter is awesome! I was so discouraged with the reviews of all the other transmitters that I almost gave up. Then I read about this one and decided to give it a try. I am so happy with it. The sound is awesome and there is pretty much no static whatsoever! And I am very picky about how my music sounds! I'm very happy! Try it, you won't be disappointed!
Samsung tech support needs to tell people that this machine requires the firmware update before it will work with all blu-ray disks. When I first got this machine, my blu-ray copies of "Casino Royale" and "Into the Blue" weren't working at all, and I was nearly 2 hours on the phone with tech support (mostly on hold) and they still weren't able to uncover this very easy solution. At first they tried to tell me there was something wrong with my brand-spanking new SAMSUNG 1080p LCD television..lol. Then they said that there was something wrong with my brand new HDMI cable...lol again. Finally, I had to figure it out on my own by reading the manual. Now it works great, the picture looks amazing, and it hasn't given me trouble since.When and if you buy this player, make SURE you install the firmware update before you go through the hair-pulling afternoon of frustration I experienced. If it wasn't for the boneheads in tech support at Samsung, I would have given this awesome machine 5 stars rather than 4.
Actual output power lower than specified but not by much. Usable.
Strong and durrable. I'm thinking about buying another one. Great price and great item. Not like other's similar to this product that were cheap. This item is stron, durable, and just the right size for a busy working woman with lots to carry!
i never write reviews on products until now.plug it in and the humm is gone.i've got my pc hooked to my yamaha amp with 1000 watts of power and there is absolutely no humm.even cranked all the way up where it's shaking the dust off the ceiling fan.and in between songs there is complete silence.no humm what so ever.sound quality is not sacraficed either and i am extremely picky about that.well worth the price.wish i would have found this product sooner.buy buy buy.
This router is just the most amazing piece of internet equipment ever made. If people only knew what it could do..... With only small modifications this radio becomes a powerful networking tool. Not only, able to be an AP, DHCP router as Linksys intended, but also a client radio with power settings upto 251 mW. It can be configured as a VOIP router, or a VPN router. 2 or 3 of these units properly set up can be an entire network! And at these prices--just unbelievable!
I developed hardware for an international company and I know the value of a Design Verification Test. It looks like the SOHO KVM was conceived by a desk jockey, thrown together and shipped with the thought of "let's try our luck". Sometimes you get lucky. Not this time. I have to add this KVM to my list of great disappointments and considering I use Belkin HW for my WLAN I am amazed that they ship such junk to the marketplace.I had the Belkin "simple" version of KVM w/cables attached and it failed after one year - kept switching all by itself. Without problem, Belkin admitted to a design error, gave me an RMA and shipped me the "better" SOHO KVM. At first I was honestly impressed until I tried to hook it up. Why anyone would design such a device with non-standard VGA hookup is amazing to me. So you have to buy two cables on top. It looks like they OEMed the power supply and bought one with a 90-degree output plug. How dumb is that? It blocks the "device 1" USB socket. And trying to place the cable cover on this thing is a battle that tests your patience.Some weeks later it failed - lost contact with KB and Mouse, beeped like a smoke detector and then would not switch at all to CPU2. Belkin sent me two WWW links - one for a flash and one for the flashing application. I did this and still it is stuck on "1" so I guess I'll get an RMA and another pass through the loop.Had I known before about the history of this thing I would have gone for the IOGEAR device. My advice is don't buy such HW from Belkin - they just haven't done their homework. To Belkin I send my advice to design it, test it and then send it out to a few trusted souls in the field to stress it - going direct from lab to shipping dock doesn't work.
I have had these headphones for a year and a half and i think they are very good. The sound quality is just as good as the Bose QuiteComfort around ear headphones, but are not as comfortable. The HD 280 Pros are a little tight on the head and the foam padding around the ears isn't too soft, at least in comparison to the Bose, but heck the Sennheisers are a third the price. I really like cord the HD 280's because it is very thick so there is no worry for the wires to ware and break.Pros: Excellent sound qualityThick and long cableEasy to repair, lots of spare parts available.Great priceCons: Not too comfortable, hurts you're head after a few hoursConclusion: The Sennheiser 280 Pro is the best headphones for under 300 dollars.
one pack was received, torn open and empty; at the bottom of the crate was a huge hole; 6 posts were rolling around at the bottom; i don't know how many were sent; how many were lost, how many i did not receive; you need to perfect packing so this does not happen again
It fit perfect and protects my palm treo . If you own a treo I highly recomend it. It is well worth the price
I bought these binoculars primarily for astronomy use. I thought the 16x magnification, combined with the 50mm objective lenses would make for a nice set of binoculars for astronomy use, without necessarily having to always mount them on a tripod. My reasoning was that I could still handle them reasonably well (without a tripod) for short periods of time (which I can), while having high enough magnification to see some nice details of objects in the sky (which I can, "IF" I can see the object). The one problem (the "IF" in the previous sentence) I have with these binoculars for astronomy use is the fact that the exit pupil size is just a bit small (only 3.1mm) for astronomy use. What I do see in the night sky is very sharp & detailed! And, quite frankly, I've seen some stunning views of the night sky while using these binoculars. BUT, because of the smaller exit pupil size, I don't always see some of the objects (primarily stars) that I can see with a good quality set of binoculars that have a larger exit pupil size. My Celestron 15x70 binoculars work better for astronomy because of the larger exit pupil size (I see MORE because of the larger exit pupil size). But, the 70mm size binoculars are larger, and therefore, harder to hold than the Nikon 50mm set. BUT, I still love these Nikon 16x50 binoculars! They are GREAT for daytime use, early morning & early evening (because of their high twilight factor), AND I'm still able to see some stunning views of the night skies as well (and with great detail to objects like the moon)! These are TOP NOTCH binoculars for the times I've mentioned, but if you want a set for astronomy, I recommend getting a bit smaller magnification with the 50mm objective lenses (maybe 12x or 10x).
Koss Pro-4AA Studio Quality HeadphonesComfort issues being what they are (and they are real, but not insurmountable, at least for me), the performance of these babies is ONLY limited by the equipment used to drive them, and the quality of the recording. Period.Ipods need not apply.I've got mine running from software (Foobar2000 with digital eq, four-channel converter, and Dolby surround headphone listening room wrapper plug-ins) to a high quality pc soundcard, then through a OP2132 OpAmp, and I'm still not convinced I'm getting everything I can out of them. Heart's "Dreamboat Annie" disc never sounded better.I can't stress enough that whether you call it a virtue or a weakness, these phones WILL NOT lend a faux-audiophile sound to run-of-the-mill gear, like some modern phones will. If you haven't spent a lot of time/research and/or money on your equipment purchases, good luck with these.They are built to last, if that helps.Enjoy at a safe decibel level ;-]
Overall I love this product. Gave me just what I wanted, that my car didn't originally have. I just put the switch and connector in the glove box and connect my mp3 player any time I want. Sound is clear, installation fairly straightforward.
I like the look of this product, however, the lid doesn't fit snug and it makes it look a bit sloppy and it isn't very secure for moving around.
Okay, so you have about 100 cds at home from which only some of their songs are your favorites. What if you are given the chance to combine all of them together in one electronic wonder? I promise you will not stop playing with it. It has evertyhing you need and more! You can even store notes and b-day reminders. The games included are also very fun. Check it out! Its size and handsome looking features make its price well worth it!
I had been looking for a high end sound bar speaker and this item certainly fit my needs. This was a floor model that was in excellent condition at less that half the retail price! The sound quality certainly lives up to its claims. Glad I shoped around and did my homework on this item. Amazon comes through again!
I read alot of the recent reviews before purchasing this system. I wasn't going to buy it because of the volume problem (too loud) but some people said that this could be lowered in the 'audio properties > dynamics' setting.Sure enough, there is a setting, but it does NOT lower the volume level at all.So, I rang the toll free 888 number and this audio level problem is a defect. However, the dynamic setting is purely to make some sounds softer, not to lower volume. I was told to get a replacement. The replacement is the exact same way ... defective.Buy this system if you only want to hear _DVDs_ with all speakers, because there are no inputs. And the radio, CD is at best stereo,ANDif you don't mind the fact that it will be too loud, if at any stage you want a normal listening level.I gave 2 stars because I was able to watch a DVD ok with volume level one.------------------------------------------Dec 11th:And the OPTICAL output doesn't seem to work.Anyone else have this problem?
If you're looking for a small point-and-shoot camera, this one is great, but it definitely has red eye issues for indoor pics with the flash, so be warned!!Within the first day, I took about 75 photos (indoor with Flash) with this camera and EVERY SINGLE PHOTO had red eyes!!! Bright glowing red eyes. I tried it with red eye reduction both on and off, and either way, it did not help.I did some research online and I found out that this is a very common problem with this model of camera. Even if I sent it back to Sony, I'm sure I'd have the same problem with a brand new one. It's unfortunately just the way this camera is designed. The store I bought it from told me that red eye is a common problem with these new SMALL cameras because the lens is so close to the flash.I did end up keeping this camera and but I had to remove hundreds of red-eyes using Photoshop and Shutterfly.The reason I still gave this 3 stars is because other than the red eye, I did really love everything else about this camera. I used it for about 1 year (before I dropped it and broke the LCD).If you buy this, definitely get a big 1 gig (or bigger) card so you can hold lots of pictures and video. Also I would recommend a 2nd battery so when 1 is charging in the wall, you can be using the other one.PROS- Small and compact- Good menu navigation- Good photo quality, especially outdoors- I love the Lithium Batteries - Great battery life- Decent Zoom- Good video capabilities - you can trim the photos, which I love! You can't in my newer model (DSC-W90) which is very annoying. :(CONS- Major red-eye issues- No red-eye removal system like the newer models- Blurry photos with flash off (no image stabilizer system or face detection)- The video mic is in such a stupid spot - on the top right where your left finger sits - so if you don't think so move it, the sound on the video is muffled.- The menu wheel drove me CRAZY on this thing because it ALWAYS moved when the camera was in it's case or in my pocket/purse. Sometimes I would go to snap a photo and the wheel had moved to video mode or some other wacky mode and I would miss a great shot. Very annoying!PS I now have a SONY Cybershot DSC-W90. It also had red-eye problems for indoor pics with the flash, but you can remove them right on the camera which is great. It works about 80% of the time. I really do love Sony's. I've tried Olympus, Canon, and Kodak and I just like Sony's better. ALL of these little cameras have red eye issues, no matter what brand.
Purchased 2 of these cables and using them to hook up electric guitar to amplifier. One worked and the other was creating static and feed back. Returned the faulty cable for exchange. The other cable then started creating static and feed back. The replacement arrived and the same problem persisted. Returned all 3 cable for refund. Appears to be a cheap metal used for the 1/4 " male plugs. Made in China and in my opinion are junk.
I received the wrong product. The correct product was three times as expensive so I ended up without the product at all.
I seldom have a bad experience with USB flash drives. This one does the job well.
This was much too small for any of my laptops, and the 'ridges' on the edges will scratch the heck out of anything that is larger than it's small footprint. Based on the previous review I bought this to put my laptop on the tripod, and now regret it... Will be returning.
I am in the process of scanning all my documents, bank statements, tax returns etc... and this scanner does a great job. It is very fast with the ADF and the Paperport software it comes with does a wonderful job organizing the information in folders. The software will also let you search the scanned document for any words in the text of a document. This feature is really great once you have scanned a lot of documents. This scanner, and the excellent bundled software, is a great addition to my attempt to digitize my world. Highly recommended.
This is a tight little jacket that I bought for my Canon s500. It provides light cushioning for the camera, and prvents the camera from getting scratched up, since it has a soft cloth interior. Visually, it is stunning; black leather and a silver steel square in front. Of note, the stock photo they have of the item is slightly skewed--it's not that wide, it exactly contours to the camera.I wish, though, that they had made the case zippered along the side instead of having an overhanging velcro pull-over tab in the front. It adds quite a few significant centimeters to the overal bulk of the camera, and less convenient to carry in the pocket. I can still do it, but it's not at small as I would like. However, this will not be a problem at all if you use the belt loop in the back of this case, and attach the camera to your belt.You won't have ANY room for accessories in this case; that is no exaggeration. It's more of a leather jacket than a case. Understand that before you buy it, that if you want to carry cargo, you will need a larger bag with pouches and additional pockets.The hole on top allows the metal protrusion of the camera to stick out, but necessitates rethreading of the lanyard every time you want to take the camera out and putting it back in. This has not proven to be a severe problem yet, but it can get annoying. I don't see though, how else it could be done; I'd suggest just removing the lanyard. It's not really necessary anyways, and I think the camera looks more stylish without it.So overall, this is a great little jacket for my Elph s500. It provides light cushion and scratch coverage while being quite handsome in it's own right. I wish they could have cut down on z-axis bulk, but it's by no means too bulky to still carry in a pocket. The design seems durable enough--good stiching and quality leather, and a large velcro patch, so it's secure, and it won't wear out too fast--smaller velcro patches seem to be less reliable.
These earbuds sound great, look great, and feel great. Good quality for the money.
LaCie normally builds very reliable, high-quality products... I've never had one of their hard drives die on me (I just end up retiring them... anyone need a 700MB external scsi drive? By the way, they generally don't build the internal drive mechanisms, but use reliable brands like Quantum--- which I believe they bought-out.) However, this burner has been problematic since day one. It sporadically fails to burn discs at about a 30 to 40% failure rate, despite different name-brand (TDK, Verbatim, etc.) blank DVDs. Today, the drive stopped recognizing ANY media, stating "no disc" was present. I wish I had purchased a different drive. I've sent an email to LaCie and await their reply.
This cover serves a purpose, I've put it to the test- backpack pocket -it survived! My previous kindle 2 did not however [prior to having the FlexiSkin] and got a blacked out screen due to normal use and transportation.(If this happens to you just remember azon support's pro and they'll do everything to fix your problem, as long as you can muster a please and thank you. Before I knew it I had a brand new one in the mail, and it just took 4 min. out of my morning.)A superb cover, stick with this one. Don't get the expensive book case-not necessarily more protection, no need to buy any screen cover-just creates glare, and who gives a crud if you can see a ridge where the cover doesn't quite touch the rim around the screen. I'd leave the other reviews as pretty petty pessimism, perhaps?
The flashlight isn't a flashlight. It might be good for others to see where you are but it won't help you to see anything. Don't get it if it's the light that interests you.
I use this brand Scosche for all of my audio upgrades in my vehicles. Directions and schematics were easy to follow. Have had no problem with any of the connector/ wiring harness I have bought from Scosche. The wires come with a pre-cut on the end so you can take it off and start tying in the wires together.The wires are about 3 -4 inches long, so if you mess up you still have enough length to work with. Careful when you open the bag, because it has the color legend on it. Suggest cutting the top part of the bag versus ripping it.
This is a great webcam. The video quality is wonderful, and it handles tough lighting conditions well. It's not perfect, in very low lighting, the image will be pixelated, noisy, and generally awful, but with proper lighting it can be a great webcam for a desktop or laptop. The stand that is included for use with desktops could be better, it is wobbly and kind of cheap, but it is functional, and will work. The clip on the webcam is a good idea, but I feel there must be a better way to mount the camera on laptops. The clip works, but often just a little tug from the cable can make the camera either come off or point away from you.The software for the webcam is generally good, even though it runs all the time and is generally unneeded, it does have some pretty neat features. The microphone on this webcam works, but it's not nearly as good as a headset, since it has trouble picking your voice out of other sounds. When on Skype, others can clearly hear my mouse click or my keyboard clacking away using the built in mic.Overall this is a well made, reliable, and high quality webcam, but some things could be done to make it better.Addition: A year later, this webcam is still working great, and I haven't had any issues with it. As I said in the review, the microphone should only be used if you can't use a headset like the Plantronics MX500i. The video quality is quite good though, and it is small and light for traveling. Since laptop manufactures keep putting awful webcams in even their most expensive models, this webcam will continue to be useful well into the future.
So I'm not sure where the digital clock and radio are on these - I think that is for another model of Barska floating binoculars. But I didn't buy them for a clock or a radio, so no matter...These binoculars are fine for the price, but they are low-end, so don't expect fabulous optics. I use them for kayaking and for just tossing onto my pack for a hike without worry about trashing a good set of binculars. They do float and they bring things a lot closer and they were very inexpensive. I watched an eagle flying high above a mountain and I could tell what kind of eagle it was by the color of its feathers(a golden eagle). Only one thing I could ask and that is to have them in a yellow or some other bright color so I can find them in my backpack and so I can see them better if I happen to lose them in the river.Again, a good set of binoculars, they float and they allow me to get close up views of wildlife, and very good price. Just what I wanted.Update 4/12/11 - Apparently the "fully waterproof" and "lifetime guarantee" are not exactly what you would think. I keep these clipped to the deck of my kayak and on a recent week-long trip the binoculars got water inside one of the lenses. I sent an e-mail to Barska and they said if I send the binoculars back with $20 they would repair or replace them. I guess if I had spent a lot of money on them, I would appreciate the replacement for such a low cost, but they were only $30 to begin with. Still deciding...
I work in a jewelry studio with 7 other people, and the constant chatter as well as hammering drives me batty. I often put on headphones to drown out the sound, but I usually have to turn the cd player up super loud to avoid hearing everyone's conversations.While these headphones are a bit awkward to put in, once you get the hang of it, they're great! I can turn the volume up a fraction of what I used to, and I can't hear all the outside chatter. And even when I am not listening to music it muffles the noise. I do worry if its bad for my ears having these things in so far...but its better for my sanity!
Pros:A. Lightwight & small enough to be easily carried in a pocket. Just handle it gently - it's a delicate device !B. Lots of free or very cheap applications.I got a lot of my favourite games (pacman, space invaders, tetris, chess, etc) for free, and an excellent spread sheet software for $20.C. Infrared communication is great.I can exchange applications and data with other Palms, and even exchange info between my Nokia 3360 and the Palm's phone book (alas one at a time - a limitation imposed by the Nokia 3360, not the Palm).D. The 8MB of memory are plenty.I have an exchange compatible spread sheet application, games, a year's worth of appointments in the calender, dozens of book phone entries, a few spread sheets, etc, and use only 1.5MB.Cons:A. The major downside of the Palm Vx is that it is delicate.Though I kept the Palm Vx in the special leather wallent, the screen broke twice in eight months. As the warranty doesnt cover the screen breaking, I had to pay for the two fixes nearly as much as I paid to buy the Palm in the first place.B. Syncing the Palm to two different computers is problematic.This is especially troublesome to people who would like to keep the Palm, home computer, and office computer in sync.C. The cradle set is somewhat cumbersome.The cradle is used for both charging the Palm and to sync it with the computer. This means that when travelling abroad I have to either carry the whole cradle set (cradle, cables, and transformator which works with both 220V in Israel and 110V in the U.S.) or buy a travel kit.D. Many of the accessories for the Palm are expensive.A set of three styli costs $15, which is high for three pieces of plastic that are mass produced without human touch. A charging kit (just a transformator and a cable) is much more expensive than a charging kit for a cellular phone.
The waterproof MP3 player was sent in a timely fashion and the product was exactly what we wanted. The cost was at a discount compared to similar products.
I've had this version previously in continuous use for 10 years. This item is a replacement for my older one that stopped working recently. I don't know if it was the age or some other issue. But we also moved its position to a low airflow area and it may have gotten too warm. If this new one is as good as the previous, then I am very satisfied with a 10 year use life. This new one has improved performance a lot over the old, maybe related to age. We either run a desktop plugged in and wireless desktop top or a plugged desktop and plugged X-Box on Netflix and video play has very few to no interruptions. I heard routers in general; work best in well ventilated areas and cooler. Unit placement maybe important for any model or brand.
The camera runs and doesn't run out of juice in 5 minutes. I'm a happy customer.
Support is great, very knowledgable. But the product is insufficiently thought through.First, you should know that it sets up a new network, so your Windows 7 "Homegroup" won't work. No file transfer between your existing network and the new one will work.But when I set it up, the configuration program thought my network was secure and it wasn't, so it took a support call and some very obscure steps to set it correctly. Then it turned on that the fact that my existing network dynamically selected its communication channel was a problem. Another support call. Fixed, but time consuming.Then whenever I connected with the extender it would drop its internet connection. Another call...lots of rearranging of equipment. No solution.Support escalated the problem, but I was out of patience. Three hours of fooling with somthing like this is three hours too much. I sent it back to Amazon.
This case also works well for the Canon S3 IS, even though it isn't listed in the description. It's just a bit larger than the camera, which makes it easy and small to carry.
i love my JVC 56. Its my other wife. But for real its the real deal. compatible with everything and the sound, dear god the sound magnifical.
Like another reviewer indicated, this is not a true source isolating switch - it is designed more for swapping sets of speakers than it is for sources. The ground is shared. Instructions are pretty weak - you can go to Dayton's website and see the one-page instruction sheet that comes with the unit - be very careful to make sure you have all your inputs & outputs correct before turning everything on. The mechanics of this switch (i.e.- shared ground) makes me very nervous.
Well great price for this keyboard. BUT the one I recieved new out of the box already had a problem with the enter key being stuck periodically. Scrubbed it down and it still does it. Not to mention I dislike that "power" button on top, accidently hit that many a time. Anyway you get what you pay for, be warned.
i bought 3 of this usb extensions and with most of the devices i have plug in i get usb is not recognize I wouldn't buy it again
The trouble with Iomega devices is that they are unitaskers. Each of them does a very specific job well, but don't try to use the product for anything else.I bought this as a gift for a friend who needed to easily backup his operating system drive, which was coincidentally 20gb. It does that and that alone. While he was moderately satisfied with the simplicity, as soon as his operating system drive outgrew 20gb, this device became obsolete. Additional 20gb disks are way too expensive to be worth adding to the system.If you're tech savvy at all, you're better off just buying a spare drive (and saving money) and storing your backups there.
My Sony Cybershot finally died after eight years. It has served me well. There have been a lot of improvements over the years and I look forward to seeing what Sony has as an upgrade.
We mostly got this to play Palm SCRABBLE on. It works great for this purpose, and is more than fairly priced.The unit is extremely light, but has been very reliable.The screen is a little grainier than I expected, so I would not suggest it if you want to use it to look at a lot of digital pictures. Were the screen crisper, I would have rated this 5 stars.
I purchased this product for my own peace of mind since my parents live in the south and severe weather seems to be the norm and has been quite severe this year. I wanted to make sure my parents were aware if there was a danger. They received it, my mother set it up and it was ready for the weather. No complaints! Reviews are great and helped me make the decision's it buy this.
I bought this accessory lens, and another from another source. The other costs less than half as much, and claimed much wider view - but when I shot my first comparison pix they were close in coverage area. As expected, sharpness isn't outstanding, but when I covered a meeting recently, the best shot I got was a wide angle with this lens. All my comments are early and tentative - but as the subject says I'm glad this is part of my kit.
I've had this cable hooking my receiver to my computer since I got this thing a couple months ago. It has functioned flawlessly, but I wish I would have gone for the longer (6'?) one to have a bit more wiggle room during setup.
This Trackman is great. Performs flawlessly and is a great value for the price.
Amazon recommended this cable with my Roku purchase.The screen was all blurry and snowy... Called Roku thinking the box was defective, but did some troubleshooting and the box worked fine with the regular AV cable and another HDMI cable. So the cable out of the box is bad quality!
Ordered this giottos large ball head to go with my new benro tripod. Read reviews before purchase, & settled on this due to reviews and economical value. Am very pleased thus far. Meets & exceeds my expectations. Particularly like the bonus small knob that lets you pan.
The HT-TX75 is provides rich deep sound quality in a very stylish and affordable package. Between an above average frequency response range, great surround sound processing, the high-wattage sub, 5 disk changer, built in stands - I can't really find anything particularly wrong with the TH75 and would readily recommend it to others.I'd like to address some of the other reviewers issues and share my my own experiences:-I haven't had any of the trouble other users are reporting with burned DVD's, all of mine worked with it right out of the box, from home movies to ripped commercial DVD's (all burned with Roxio Popcorn or Nero default burn settings), from both my LiteScribe and Panasonic burners.-Those who say it can't produce surround sound without HDMI input simply missed a simple setting on their remote. It can play Dolby Digital surround sound through all it's inputs, even via composite (you just have to switch the sound mode with the remote to the right setting). Surround sound is, however, a bit more clear and well defined if you use optical or HDMI, but surround via composite is extremely comparable to my other 5.1 and 6.1 speaker systems that don't even have these digital inputs.-Startup time is all of 2 seconds, afterwards you are free to switch inputs or disks. If you can't wait 2 seconds for it to startup than I would suggest waking up a few seconds earlier every morning to make the time ;-)My only complaint isn't actually with the receiver. It's with my Cable provider. Apparently Comcast customers in many states in the US (mostly mid western and pacific coast) are stuck running aging firmware on their cable boxes, which has outdated HDCP rules and may block HDMI signals from going from the receiver to the TV. If you are planning on using this with a Samsung HD TV and a Comcast HD cable box, it's probably worth checking what firmware version you are running and if it will be compatible with your setup. Sadly mine was not, and I have to run HDMI straight into the TV and use composite-out from the TV to get sound to the TX75, a setup which prevents me from using any of the syncing abilities of this system and the television. I choose not to let this affect my rating as it isn't really Samsungs fault (I've seen some reports that Comcast was notified of the problem Nov '06), but it it definitely something to investigate before purchasing.More on the subject http://ghelf.wordpress.com/2006/12/21/comcastmotorola-hdcp-issues-via-hdmi/
This item, or probably any other lens extender, does diminish image quality somewhat. They really aren't for everyday walkaround use, since you lose one f stop, must use a lens that's max aperture of f4 or brighter and reduce the image quality. This extender does require a full frame lens (not APS C sensor only lenses). This converter does work on cameras with the smaller sensor, it's the lens that has to be capable of full frame. Within its limits, it works well on both my Canon T3i & 60D with the 70-200mm f4L & Tamron SP 70-300 f4.0-5.6. AF won't function very well in dimly lit scenes. Don't forget, if your lens when zoomed out requires the minimum aperture to stop down smaller than f5.6, AF probably won't work unless you have a lot of light. Another feature that does not function at any lens opening is the VC, but when you're using this converter you probably have it tripod mounted, so the VC, IS or VR should be diabled then anyhow.
I have a notebook computer and I wanted a bag that looked like it was more for a female. So I found this bag in the color of red which has always been my favorite color. It is so nice and has lots of space in it for anything that you need to carry with your computer. It is a wonderful bag and I would recommend it to anyone. I know all women would love it as I do. Mrs. Elam
The plastic labels are transparent and I find them useful to label glass containers, the back peels off easily also.
I am very pleased with the comfort and value of these fine performing headsets.We have a home studio and they are a perfect fit!
I bought this for my xbox and was very skeptical seeing that it is less than $2, but i am amazed! I got it in the mail and plugged it into my xbox and it is great! No delay on anything. i was so happy i bought 3 more for my friends.. Great Product!
This is the holy grail of add-ons. Battery life becomes a 'non-issue' .. and it is not 'uncomfortably large' for the camera either.
I love these!!! At first, the bass may seem low, but if you listen to these for a day, and compare to your other pairs, you will find that the bass is just right (IMHO), and some EQ settings on your player will make it just right for your tastes.As mentioned by other reviewers, make sure you get a good fit in the ears. Etymotic will send you samples of their earplugs, so you can try which fit you the best.I have been listening to these the whole day today, and just love the sound reproduction. These are my most expensive headphones ever, and boy, I am totally satisfied!
How can Sony stop providing a BUS cable extension that is necessary to make many of there products work. The RC87 is a 7ft extension cable. Sony Customer service sent me 2 wrong cables because they just don't listen to what your asking for. They are just trying to get you off the phone. I really need the product or I would say the hell with it and rip the whole system out, except that I have over 10 hours of installation because of the difficulty of boat wiring runs. DOES ANYONE HAVE AN IDEA WhERE I CAN FIND A RC87 BU cable?????
The 200EG is a great camera bag, period. At $35, it's an absolute steal.My working Canon 20d kit has outgrown several bags in the last year. Last time around, I tried the 200EG, the larger Lowepro Slingshot (AW200) for twice the price, and the Kata R-102 for 4 times as much. I kept the 200EG, and the choice had little to do with cost.Others have described the 200EG. I'll only add that I'm still baffled by the volume of gear that disappears into such a small, lightweight package. Keeping padding down to a safe minimum is probably part of the trick.The well-made R-102 has many admirable design features but is padded to a fault. The resulting stiffness and external bulk make it much harder to handle and much less malleable, but then what do you expect from a body armor manufacturer?The Slingshot is also well designed and well made. If it had the capacity I need, I might have kept it, but at that point, I wasn't about to return the 200EG. It's just too darn handy.Can't think of a thing I'd change about the EG200 for my shooting needs. For the money, it's a no-brainer.
I purchased the SB-400 about 4 weeks ago, and I can't be more satisfied with this very portable flash. It is easily small enough to be taken everywhere in my camera bag, uses AA batteries (available everywhere), installs in seconds on my D90, and produces great flash fill and indoor non-studio portraits. It is a huge improvement over the built-in flash. It is ready almost instantly between shots, and it sits high enough on the camera to prevent accidentally blocking it with a hand (the curse of being left-handed). The built-in also has a max shutter speed of 1/60s, which is a little slow if you are zoomed or shooting something that is moving. The SB-400 extents the max shutter speed to 1/200s, which is much faster.
The sound quality on this radio is very poor. The clock is not displayed when the radio is on! This makes listening to the radio and getting ready for work incompatible. The timer can only be set in increments of 10 minutes up to 90 minutes. It is also unattractive. It doesn't fit flush under the counter, it hangs by odd looking prongs.
Bought this item and it worked for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes the dvd player stopped and would not turn on.
I have had this disk player for almost 8 months, it is junk. I have had it repaired numerous times, and yet, it still has yet to play a disk. Avoid this.the XM doesn't work because the unit won't stay on. Numerous repairs, and it does not yet play XM or a cd. buy a less expensive model for at leat you might get it to play. I will never buy a panasonic cd player again.
I owned the tv for about 3 weeks, then all of a sudden the tv turned off. The little red light on the front was blinking and there was clicking sound when I unplugged it and tried to turn it on again. A service technician came out and ordered a new part for it.Then less that 4 days later the unit made a pop sound and the picture schrunk about 3 inches on the left and right sides - no luck.Luckily, I bought it from a local store and can return it , no questions asked.I suspect from reading other posts that this Toshiba has put a real lemon on the market.
okay, so I bought this thing 6 months ago, and stopped using it due to frustration with constant static and noise when I moved it. Sitting on my couch, 15 feet away from my stereo (a nice one) and it can't get across the room without sounding crappy? FAIL.But, today I read the review suggesting to pry the case open and free the antenna - this made ALL the difference. the case will close again, just pry it open and pull the metal antenna out into the air.All in all I wouldn't buy it again, since the antenna will probably break off soon enough, but for now that at least salvages the purchase.
We purchased this DVD player when our Cyberhome unit stopped reading discs. The dimensions were the immediate draw as the thin profile enabled us to place the unit right below the VCR and still have room above for the Bose wave radio on top of the VCR in the bottom section of our entertainment cabinet. The unit powers up fine and plays great. I would note that if you like to slow down the action (to study golf swings, etc.) the unit only goes down to 8x. The cheap Cyberhome went down to 32x! The only other option to run slower than 8x is to frame by frame it manually with the remote. Otherwise- good unit for the price.
The switch box seems to be OK, but it should be what was shown in the net ads and it was not.This is not good business to advertize one thing and switch the product on the comsumer!!!!!!Darrell
I purchased this unit because I wanted to house my blu-ray drive. However, this only connects to the older IDE drives and will not be compatible with many newer drives. Amazon does sell the SATA version, and I have bought it and can confirm it works. It is easy to make the mistake when purchasing this unit.
My Linksys WRT150N was never really reliable from the get go. It would constantly drop signal; initially once a month, then once a week a few months later, and then recently several times a day. Tried several things from updating firmware, to making sure it was sitting so that no vents were covered (noticed it was getting really warm), but it would still drop signal; cable modem was fine.A recommendation at work led me to the DIR-655 and have never had an issue since. It has never dropped signal, there was virtually no setup needed, it just worked, the admin page for manual setup took a couple of minutes getting familiar with, but was easily able to set up a secure WPA2-PSK network. Very happy with this router.
At less I don t get tired with my Bino Thanks to this product. Good choice.Luis R
I bought this to use with TiVo. It worked great out of the box. Sturdy and the jack won't break easily, like it does with many other models.
The ear phones are fine-the arrival time sucked. I finally got them much later than the anticipated.Next time I will pay more to get the procuct in a more timely fashion-(train derailment or not).Would have been nice to have tested them on the plane trips, but that was not to happen. Next time
This kit was a great buy for the money. It has everything you need for a normal amp install for much cheaper than if you tried to buy everything separately or locally.
I bought this as a spare battery for my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 based on other recommendations. Seems to be doing the job just fine. Good battery life and nicely priced.
I bought this lens together with my D90 kit in Nov.,2009.I had no time to use it extensively.When I tested it at last week end, I found that it was quite sharp, but the auto-focus was not too fast.I was not sure whether it was due to the D90 or this lens.
If You own an IBM T - Series NoteBook ( or any IBM NoteBook with the raised Edge from the Flat surface of the LCD Screen ), you can ignore this product because of the clip which is used to attach this Cam to the top of your IBM NoteBook Screen.The Clip will slip on the outer surface of your Laptop Screen and you'll end up with a camera pointing downwards onto your keyboard everytime.The other person who gave the review above : " Calijoe " must be using one of the Compact and slim IBM 10 - 12 inch LCD Notebooks;or he must be working for Logitech and is pulling a fast one on all of us.Buy at your own peril.Get the Logitech Fusion instead, although it's not really too portable, if you are a Road Warrior.And like A. Vezirian "stisev" has mentioned, download the QuickCam Software from the Logitech WebSite instead of using the one on the CD.Hope this was useful.
The card was simple to install and immediately picked up the signal. I'm still moving the router around trying to find a spot that provides a strong signal to both the desktop in my office (with the Trendnet card) and the laptop in the sunroom. I haven't found it yet but, even at its worst, the Trendnet adapter still maintains the connection.
the placement of the port are great for plugging multiple devices unlike hubs with ports side by side, I can plug in my mp3 player and other items at the same time now. I have my webcam connected to it and I shut down the pc and when i come on everything is still on and working no need to unplug and replug to get the pc to recognize it, it just does.
I have owned two of these pedals and have played with them extensively on stage. I really loved the pedal initially, which is why I bought a second one after I had to sell the first one. There are a lot of great things about this pedal, but there are some annoying things about it too which made me decide to switch to a different delay pedal. This stompbox has a lot of different types of delays and you can get some really cool effects with it. I like being able to switch between three readily available presets, and the variety of delay effects is outstanding. The looper is a great bonus, and it's really fun to play around with.Here are the reasons I'm switching to a different delay pedal: This pedal was not well designed. It has cheap spring switches which stop working when the pedal gets older depending on how much it is used. When professional musicians use this pedal they always replace the switches with better quality ones. Another impractical thing about it is its power requirements. If you only use two or three pedals you would be fine buying the $20 power supply, (it's a huge wall wart, and is still pretty expensive) or running it off of batteries, but this will run you quite a bit of money since it takes 4 C batteries. If you have a pedal board you probably won't power it with batteries, and it's odd power requirements make it a hassle to power with a power supply. It is going to cost you more for a power supply that can handle it, or for an adapter, or both. I've also heard that the power input stops working sometimes, so you can only use batteries. Also, a big selling point of this pedal is that it is true-bypass. Your guitar signal does go through even when the pedal isn't being powered, but for some reason it sucks the tone out of your guitar when you don't have a delay going. This should not be the case with a true-bypass pedal. It's not just my gear either. I'm not the only one who has had this issue with the pedal. There is a noticeable difference. It makes your guitar sound kind of muddy on a clean channel.As I said before, the looper is a fun bonus but it is not really practical because you can't use any of your presets or other delays. You have to use a basic delay which you have to set up with the knobs. Not to mention, 14 sec. is a pretty short loop. Unless the song is built around your loop, it really isn't too practical in a band setting. Also, one of the main things people look for in delay pedals is the dotted-8th delay effect (made famous by U2's the Edge in songs like "Where the Streets Have No Names"), and this pedal does not have a straightforward way of getting this effect. It can be done with specific settings on the rhythmic delay, but you have to tap the tempo in on the 1st and 4th beat. This is a pretty big oversight on Line 6's part.This is a great pedal, but you can get comparable, and arguably better, delay pedals for about the same price or less. Some of the things I saw as issues may not be issues for everyone, and this is still a first choice for getting cool and trippy sound effects as well as sonic experimentation. People in the post-rock scene love these for that reason. However, I recommend shopping around a bit more and keeping the issues with this pedal in mind, as you will easily spend another $25-$80 in changing bad switches and finding a means to power it.
Bought this lens for indoor photography on my D40. As-received lens had significant front focus problem so returned to Sigma for calibration. Came back much improved with the only issue being repeatability. The same thing happens with the kit lens; comparing 55mm at f/5.6 and 18mm at f/3.5 shows the subject is more likely to be re-acquired (and focus less repeatable) when at 18mm at f/3.5 and less forgiving with the shallow DOF. With the Sigma at f/1.4 it's even worse, also seems that a UV filter messes with AF even more so I don't use one. Given the how the AF compares with the kit lens I don't believe AF repeatability is the Sigma lens' fault but a limitation of the camera's AF mechanism. I have a Haoda focus screen on order to touch up the AF when required (easy to correct AF just by grabbing the Sigma focus ring when if AF-S mode). I would have given the lens four stars but there is nothing else that compares to it. Build quality is excellent and SIgma customer service outstanding. There is apparently a good chance of having to send a new lens back back to Sigma for AF calibration based on what body someone intends to use it on; works great on my D40 now but front focuses on a friend's D200 and D300 (at the D300 default setting).
I Love this mouse! The seller is EXCELLENT with fast delivery - Will buy from again...thx!
Honestly, they suck...until you wet them (even with spit) and then they are the best...PERIOD.
Way too many flaws for me to mention, too small, cheap mount, frustrating to use. It turns one off to astronomy rather than exite the observer.Avoid at all costs! Get at least a 90 mm objective lens with an equatorial mount with slow motion controls. You will pay 300 bucks for a good starter scope. The rest are junk and will take up space in your closet.JIm "Konedog" Koenig, Astronomy Buff
I chose this unit mainly because it plays CD's and MP3's and it is water resistant. Moreover, other Sony-brand CD players have generally been reliable. I bought it chiefly to play CD's on my motorcycle. I tested the player on a recent road trip from Texas to Montana.As a CD player, I would rate this item good to very good. As a radio, this item is judged only fair, but I don't give the radio as much significance as the CD player.CD Player: Plays audio CD's and MP3's burned onto disks (CD-R or CD-RW disks may be used; CD-RW disks not tested). Sound quality is very good with CD's and good with MP3's (tested with external speakers). Has Group Play mode for MP3's (a group is one folder on the disk). G-Force shock protection excellent. Has two sound settings; each boosts bass only. Play Modes: All play, Group play (MP3 disks only), single play, and shuffle play. Can repeat in any mode. Shuffle play shuffles all tracks on MP3 disks. Cannot shuffle-play one group. Lacks program play mode.When restarting a disk after pressing Stop, the player resumes play from last position unless either the disk or the battery is exchanged. To restart the same disk from beginning, the Play button must be held down until play starts. This may take up to 20 seconds or more for MP3 disks, because the player apparently rescans the disk before starting. Display does not show file or folder names; shows current track number and time only. Has Group button to select groups (folders) on MP3 disks. Pressing Group button shows current group number; this reverts to track number after a few seconds if no other button is pressed. While group number is showing, Track Skip button advances group.The player had a slight quirk: When playing an MP3 disk, the player would occasionally stop playing, most often at the end of a track. The track number would be displayed with no time. When that happened, I had to press Stop and then restart the disk from the beginning (by holding down the Play button). That happened several times on the trip but has not happened lately. It also faltered playing one CD on a very hot day (but later it played the same CD perfectly).The player depleted alkaline batteries fairly rapidly. One set of batteries lasted only about 10-12 hours on the trip. When batteries were nearly depleted, the unit would not respond when any button was pressed. There was no indication in the display that the batteries needed replacing. The display was blank.As a radio: FM sensitivity is good, but overload resistance and selectivity are poor. Strong stations were received at multiple frequencies. Strong stations often overwhelmed weak stations. Some weak stations were not receivable at all. When I tried to play a weak NPR station in a motel room, it would not come in. On another radio, the station came in fine. I'd had a similar experience with another Sony product, so this behaviour was not entirely unexpected. Still I had hoped that they might have finally got it right. I did not test the AM band.General comments: All controls are on the top cover (except Hold button on underside of unit is slightly inconvenient). Some buttons are very tiny. Radio preset lacks dedicated buttons. Some buttons have multiple functions. For example: one button selects Play Mode, Repeat (CD or MP3), and preset stations or direct tuning (Radio mode). No line out jack. Headphone jack and power input jack are close together on right side. Rubber plugs must be inserted into jacks when not in use to keep water out. Volume control uses up/down buttons. Memory holds preset stations when batteries are replaced. The supplied fontopid earphones did not fit well in my ears and the sound quality was only fair. I would recommend a better pair of headphones. Radio tuner (FM band) scans in 10-kHz steps, less convenient than 20-kHz steps.The CD compartment is water resistant when closed. The instructions caution against opening the unit whilst wet. The battery compartment is under the CD; presumably, this placement makes the battery compartment water resistant also. Water could affect the controls, which are not covered.The D-NS313F is a tad bulkier and somewhat heavier (364 grams, with batteries) than my other Sony CD Walkman (247 grams, with batteries).Overall, I am happy with this player. The ability to play MP3 disks is very convenient on a long trip. Several CD's can be "ripped" onto one MP3 disk. I get very good sound with my helmet speakers (played through the motorcycle audio system). I don't have to worry if the player gets wet--an obvious hazard when riding a motorcycle. The radio performance is so-so, but the motorcycle has its own radio, and I have an extra radio to use in motel rooms, so the radio is not very important to me.
I read reviews in a few photography magazines before I purchased this filter. Several reviewers rated it highly as an all around filter. I did not want tohave to take several filters and keep changing them, especially while traveling. I am pleased with my purchase.
As other reviewers have pointed out and posted pics about, this filter gives ghosting sometimes. I got it free with a 55-250 lens. At 250mm with this on, it was a terrible image. This worked great on my 18-55 though. It's nice to have to protect the lens but that's pretty much it unless you have a wide lens. Zoom lenses will hate you if you put this on. I don't have a nice filter to compare this to but I have another cheap one to compare it with that doesn't do the ghosting(Neewer). Overall I think it's an ok product for the price.
I can't say enough good things about this camera. Great pics, tons of options and it's small to boot. Ever since I got this camera, I'm amazed of the picture quality. The only negative is that it lacks a preview button to view the last picture taken. Otherwise, the camera takes great pics indoor and out. I often do not even need a flash in a normally lit room.
The cable seemed like just what we were looking for when it arrived. However - be very aware before you buy this that the S-video is a 4 pin connector. This does not work with some video cards, which also have an S-video connection - a 9 pin connection. This cable will not plug into a 9 pin connector. We have yet to find a suitable adapter to make this work.As I said, probably nothing wrong with the cable itself - just make sure it is exactly what you need!
Inexpensive but great sound. This was is a great speaker for the money. Clear sound without background noise. Two thumbs up says the 16 year old.
I have purchased two of these to work with a survelliance camera. One as a gift. Amazon always has a good variety on Good product. This product works well and you can depend on it. No problems with it at all.
Initially, I posted this review, "If you like "Windows Delayed Write - Failed" messages, this drive is for you."Granted, these messages were initially a problem, but they seem to have disappeared. I have one plugged into a USB port and 2nd unit plugged into the firewire port. (The 3rd is in a safety deposit box off site)Subdirectories now sync without incident. Since the problem went away on it's own - Lacie has NO SUPPORT to speak of - I don't know who to credit. Perhaps a Windows update fixed the problem; Who knows?Now that they work, I like having a couple of 500GB drives available to back up my 350GB+ of .avi files. I'd up my rating to 3 stars if permitted to do so by the Amazon site.My original review follows:I've got three of these drives and all of them get this message, after which the device drops from view on the PC. I've tried connecting via fire wire and USB 2 and the problem occurs with either. After a reboot, the drive magically reappears and all files copied prior to the occurance of the "Windows Delayed Write - Failed" message are available on the Lacie. Writing back to the hard disk from the Lacies hasn't yet been a problem. Still, If you do frequent large backups, these drives are not for you. You spend way too much time babysitting the back up process.I never get these messages when I back up to my Western DIgital 120GB USB external drives.I wouldn't buy another Lacie product until someone at Lacie or Microsoft comes up with an explanation and solution. So far neither company offers either.My most recently acquired drive gets these messages virtually every time I write to it. This one is still on warranty and I fully intend to return it for a refund. I'll try a competitor's product next.CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!!
This is my first trackball. It works well enough for me to not go get another one yet, but I'm not impressed. I won't use Kensington next time.- The description says it works with the latest version of Mac. For OSX Lion, you have to download a beta driver.- The ball falls out easily. Regular mice (mouses?) with the ball on the bottom have solved this problem; why has it not been solved in this case?- The mouse pointer just stops sometimes while turning the ball. I've looked for dust/dirt and carefully cleaned it. I wonder if it's due to some solid color areas in the pattern on the ball.- I use the pressing of both buttons to scroll. Frequently, after letting up on the buttons, the mouse is stuck on a mode where I cannot use the pointer until I click one of the buttons again. I expect a mouse to recognize the state of its buttons reliably. A button is not left down; rather, it seems to just not detect the mouse up events unless performed just so. For now, I'm just in the habit of doing two right clicks (one will show a context menu, then another will dismiss it) whenever I finish scrolling and want to use the mouse again.
After my previous headphones died (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007E7C8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00) I decided to try wireless and ordered a set of these. I've been trying them out for a few days now and I'm really on the fence about returning them and finding something better, or keeping them.My impressions so far:These are NOT high quality from an audio point of view. But no $50 pair of headphones is going to be. I'd say the audio quality on these is a bit less than the Audio-Technica's I bought previously. For my purposes, which is 99% listening to podcasts/internet radio while falling asleep and the occasional listening to same, or music, while puttering around the house, the sound is adequate.The &#34;hiss&#34; isn't bad once you dial in the sweet spot on the signal. I've never had a a pair of the really expensive wireless 'phones, so I don't know how much better you can do.The major reason I'm considering returning is the fit. They're just barely &#34;OK&#34; in that department. They sit very loosely on the head and if they are pushed or knocked even slightly they'll slide off. The Audio-Technica's are considerably better in this department.I wish someone made a set of RF (radio frequency) ear buds of decent quality--I think those would be ideal for listening in bed. But only Bluetooth seem to be available.I guess I have a couple of weeks to decide, but if I can find something equivalent with a better fit, I'll be returning these.Fo
ground sound, great sturdy design, works well, I love it, Highly recommend it for metal detectors. If it fits on other things I am sure it would work just great.
Have purchased several of these for small vpn office applications for clients of mine. I also have one that I maintain a vpn with. It has never dropped and was easy and quick to set up. Works best with one on both ends. Increased internet performance was a plus when they replaced the old linksys, 3com and netgear routers.
I thought it worked great until I tried using it for more than half an hour. I upgraded the firmware, too.anyways, like every half hour, connection drops. I have to unplug the router and restart everything to make it work again. It's annoying. Someone else also mentions this on the review so obviously it's not just me. I called NetGear. I got a ticket number for the 2nd level technician to call me back, but I didn't hear a thing back from them. I'm returning this. Don't waste your time. I heard LinkSys works great, but I wouldn't know for sure.
This camera case is a little bulky. Its good but just that I have a Canon Sd400 and this one is meant to be used with a lot of cameras and hence is free size. Other than this everything is great.
This case does not fit the A630. I'm sure it's great (that's why I gave it two stars), but only when you buy it for a smaller camera. I had heartache when I ordered it, because it simply didn't fit! I hope no one makes the same mistake I did.
This camera is perfect, I do really like it, I have gotten beautiful pictures, the menu is so easy to use, even you can see examples on screen about the settings, the LCD is big enough, the battery life let you enjoy taking too many pictures. If you can, get the sb-600 speedlite to improve the performance of the camera. I would buy it again, really!
I bought this system with the intention of just using the receiver to hook up my expensive speakers. but after I plugged it all in and gave it a listen, I was very impressed with the sound of the speakers and bass. the bass sound itself is that of a much more expensive system. i was expecting alot of distortion , but its really pretty good until you turn it up more than half way, then you do lose some quality. as for the speakers; they have a rich full sound, not that annoying poor treble sound of most speakers in this price. actually the speakers are pretty far beyond anything I have ever heard up to even $100 more. now there were a couple of things I wish it would have had that would have made my rating better. The big thing is there is no remote with the system and so I am assuming there is no way to program a universal remote to control the volume. so you have to get up to adjust the sound which can be a little annoying. and the only other thing is that the center speaker has barely any sound at all. even up full volume , not alot of sound or quality, BUT, fortunately the 4 other speakers are so good you really can't tell unless u have ur ear next to the center speaker.I would definately recommend trying this one out if you don't have alot of money to spend.
This power supply was installed into a Dell Dimension 4550 without difficulty. I did it myself in 6 minutes and it was an exact fit. It even had extra power cords for my graphics card. I would recomend this power supply for Dell owners that have computers that it is compatible for, because there was no need to do any cutting on the tower to make it fit. It is also very quiet.
Does not work well in bright sun, but indoors, and when dark, the IR does well. I shoot weddings and local shows, and lighting is always changing, the Ettl is a must, and is also great as a auto-focus assist (really great in low light).
I have this earphones at office they are good because they have a good sound without isolation, good fit on ears and price.
The Behringer HPS3000's deliver solid performance... at this price point it's a deal. There are a few issues of course - the base can get a bit muddled and if you don't like a large over the ears set of headphones than these are not for you.
This Lexar has quickly changed the way I work: I now keep nearly all my files on this drive and use it on three computers-- a WIn XP (USB 1.1), Win 2000 (USB 1.1), and Mac PowerBook (USB 2.0.) It works flawlessly on all of them, and never causes any problems.The two small caveats are these: I can't find any easy way to add a password to the disk, which leaves me a bit uncomfortable-- I've already misplaced the drive a few times. I've found it every time, but still.... And on a Mac PowerBook, the shape of the drive means you cannot plug in another USB device (like a mouse) and use the drive. The ports are quite close togther, and the drive's slightly bulbous shape means there's no room for two devices side-by-side. Some other drives have a bit less of a bulge in the middle.In all, it's a great, inexpensive little product that does exactly what it says it does.
The iRock 300W Wireless Music Adaptor offers four frequencies, but they are too close together for good reception if there is a strong local broadcast station. Interference from the local station kills the reception. Also, it goes through batteries in about 5 - 6 hours and strong batteries are needed even when there are no interfering local stations.
For the size of these speakers, they certainly do put out a good bit of sound. While they sound may get lost in an overly noisy room, it works great in places like offices and homes. The one down side is that this product is made for the older iPods, so while it works on the Video iPod; it doesn't sit perfectly centered.
I have used these DVD+R blanks for 2 weeks now and so far all blanks have recorded my projects without any problems or deffective disks.100 discs is a lot to go through - I hope all disks are of the same good quality by the end of the spindle! I am really pleased and truly recommend this brand. A really great item for the price. Thank you again Amazon!
To me, these headphones just sound too thin. The deep bass is there if you listen, but in terms of overall impact and body, these sounded very bass deficient to me. The high frequencies dominate. They're smooth but bright. The soundstage is on the smaller side but well resolved. I heard some details that I've never noticed before on some songs, but overall the lack of bass just kept these from really being enjoyable for me. It's a matter of personal taste.
I have owned 2 of these. I use them on my media center.The first lasted about a year. Then the receiver mysteriously stopped recognizing the keyboard.The next lasted me about 2 days before the same situation happened.More than a little cursing happened.I don't know if its a lack of hot-swap-ability or something else but the keyboards still work but my receivers are fried. they still think they work, but they don't connect to the keyboard. Mac's give me the "I need to identify the keyboard" script and pcs just sit there dumb.BUT if you're willing to give it a chance.. its quite comfortable and easy to use on the lap or couch.There are much better keyboards out there but not too many with a track ball included.
I recently purchased the Palm Portable Keyboard and have not regreted it one bit! It is so small when folded in and a full size keyboard when not. The only disadvantage with it is that you have to type on a flat surface, or your palm will fall off or it will sag in the middle. I compared the PPK to the GoType! keyboard and I found that i prefered the PPK but the GoType! is a very good product. It is also a lot less expenseive then the PPK. But besides that, no complaints what so ever!
If you want to use a good external microphone (USUALLY STEREO) or record from external source using the micro jack as LINE IN, and don't want the automatic SHQ setting, just use a 3.5 stereo to mono adapter (both channels are merged) and VOILA, a lot of selectable good quality (HQ or SP) recording time.About the recorder. . . sorry for my other ones (SONY) but ever since I got the DM-20, only use it. The difference (quality of recordings) is awesome. Bye Sony, welcome Olympus.Ahhh. . . and as a Macintosh user... bye Sony, welcome Olympus (again). Tired and frustrated of trying unsuccessfuly to use Digital Voice Editor via Virtual PC. Thanks Olympus on behalf the rest of Us.
Please consider purchasing another brand of CF card such as a SimpleTech or SanDisk brand. I purchased one of these Lexar 4X cards and had used it only a few times before it froze up while containing many pictures that I did not want to loose. The pictures were not recoverable even when using recovery software designed to extract pictures from bad cards. Lexar did replace the card free of charge, however, I still had to wait for the replacement card to be sent back to me after I sent them the bad one. I have one other Lexar 1 GB card which is an "SD" card and it is now giving problems in that mp3 music files stored on that card are becoming corruped for no reason. I have several "Ultra" ScanDisk cards and SimpleTech cards in both "CF" and "SD" versions that have been used over and over and they are all working fine. Since all of these cards have become cheaper, the slight extra cost of a SanDisk or a SimpleTech card may well be worth paying for as it may keep you from having to go through the wasted time of having to return your card for warranty.
If I can figure out how to use it, anyone can! On one long trip, and a few short ones, it has been perfect. The battery lasts about three hours, if it lasted longer, I would give it five stars, because then I could use it on motorcycle trips also.
Excellent while it lasted. About two months after warranty expired, "Blackout" problems started. Same as hundreds of other results on various search engines. Monitor is useless now, I am also in full support of the possible Class Action that is being investigated. HP refuse to admit monitor has a problem and refuse to recall monitors.
A must have for any biz dev / sales folks. Being an IT guy I am amazed at how well the CardScan reads and sorts out the various fields. Not a perfect process so you must verify what cardscan reads, but 95%+ accurate.Highly recommended.
When trying to download information to the Ipod, I keep getting error messages reading Ipod is corrupt and it asks me to restore the Ipod. Sometimes the software will recognize the Ipod and other times it won't. I have installed and reinstalled the software several times, but it does not seem to fix the problem.
This wall mount is great. I can swivel the TV in any direction and it is very secure on the wall. I had it professionally installed and the installer even said it was a great wall mount. The only issue is the square mount-it can be difficult to connect cables and wires to the back because it's such a small space to work in.
leaves a perfect, streak free clean on my macbook pro every time.they could have included more than one cloth though, that's my only gripe
Great price and took 250-300 + picturesI have used it for two weeks and still works fine.Fast/reasonable shipping
The item arrived on time , in good shape,and was what I ordered. It replaced the broken bracket on my boat exactly like it is supposed to.I love it when a plan comes together.
I ordered this for my 82 year old mother who had previously been using a mailstation that quit connecting and for which 7 calls to a customer service group based in India was of no help. The box arrived with this machine in it. I had it out of the box, hooked up and working within 10 minutes, including the time to open the box. I sent up the address book for my mom and within minutes of that, she had sent her first emails from the mailbug. The keyboard is also a very nice one and the visual display is easy to read. The customer service group, who I had to call to activate the account, is in the US and were helpful and very easy to deal with. Its a wonderful option for someone who wants email but doesn't really want to learn how to use a computer.
This is a humble but required part running between computer and a peripheral, in this case a new printer. It wasn't included with the printer I was purchasing according to my shopping research. The printer can operate wirelessly, which is a desirable feature. My research showed it did require a cable in order to scan items into files. Had the printer on hand and wasn't sure about the cost/benefit ratio of heading out to shop for the cable from a limited selection of stores. Amazon to the rescue with one of its pre-Christmas deals. Cable with free shipping at a price well below the in-store price, with no added time investment or gas burned.Belkin is a well established manufacturer of needed but not-so-sexy items that keep our electronics up and running for us.Very happy with both the item and the price/service by Amazon!
Did not work at all. Does not fit into my AC port on Compaq. Not worth returning but doesn't fit model I have.
bought this mainly to use as a protector for a lense. Can't really tell a difference that it makes in the photograph but it does a good job of keeping the front lens clean and clear of scratches.
I am one of those people with several high tech small equipments who is always on the go.This bag is great. I'm using it for my VAIO V505EC Sony laptop. It works wonders. hey, I dont normally write reviews bec. it takes most of my time, but I have to recommend this bag.I am advising people to buy this if they want a backpack for their small equipment. Dont think about those bulky SLR cameras or 15-17 inches of laptop. Think portability. If you want to glide around the city withouth an aching back then I want you to buy this camera/laptop/ipod backpack.Hey, you may be wondering how in the world am I going to fit my sony vaio laptop,eh? well, the dividers you see in the photo is quite deceiving. its just velcro divider- that means you can manipulate the end and stuff. Anyway, to hold my laptop, I use two velcro divider to strap ot. Truthfully, I end up using a longer velcro from another bag. It works well! my expensive laptop is held togther by the strap bec of the velcro.No more descriptiopn of the velcor. its boring me.Bottom line---this bag is cheap and on SALE. You cant go wrong bec it is made from good material and it has pockets for batteries and films. Targus struck my heart with such ingenuity.Im taking my time writing this review bec. i love this bag. backpacks and cases from sony will cost me 80 dollars (not including the hideous tax and repulsive shipping fee). Well, i got a free gigantic laptop bag from Sony..huhuhu.. I'm petite size 5'3 so I look pathetic with the gigantic bag over me. But with this bag, no body knows that I have a laptop in it. Its a humble bag. I am not scared to walk around New York with it.There--i poured my heart. Just give me a call if you want to chat. :) Mwaa!
This thing works great. I already own one for my Sansa e260 that I got for Christmas. I bought this maybe a week after Christmas and have been using it for nearly 2 months every day and have had no major problems. The only problem I have is that sometimes it is easily pulled out of the power outlet in the car, but that's not really a fault of the device.I just ordered another one last week to go with the Sansa e260 I bought for my girlfriend.It's well worth the money.The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is that it's not a 1 piece design where I could just plug my player in and attach the audio cable.
Does what it's supposed to do and does it well. I have thin arms and no problem with the fit, it has a clip option, ipod can twist to face horizontal or vertical, pad works well through plastic cover, fits snugly but is easy to put in and take out of case. Good construction. Great product, great value.
I was hesitant to purchase this item due to some of the reviews, however, after having recieved this item today.. I am pleasantly surprised.I did go through a bit of a ordeal trying to set up the telephone portion of this router.. as I was "upgrading" from the original D-Link TA that came with the service. Due to this, I had to call customer support and have some "server issues" sorted out before the system would accept my new adapter. After that however, I am completely satisfied.Some of the concerns addressed in other reviews were as follows:1. Just doesn't work - NOT TRUE2. Voice quality poor - JUST AS GOOD AS WITH ORIGINAL TA (i.e. perfect)3. Firmware updates not provided - AGAIN, NOT TRUE. THEY ARE PROVIDED BY AT&T; AUTOMATICALLY, NOT BY LINKSYS THEMSELVES. HENSE WHY YOU WON'T FIND AN UPDATE ON THEIR WEBSITE. I WAS IMMEDIATELY UPDATED TO VERSION 1.00.26 FROM 1.00.11 AFTER ACTIVATING.All in all.. if you are looking for a wireless router to complement your VoIP service with AT&T..; in my opinion this is a fine solution. I got a rebate of $60 on this.. so with Amazon's great pricing.. this router was only $40!! It's features are much easier to use and includes DMZ unlike D-Link.Go for it.
I just received the grip and although it fits and feels great on the camera, the shutter button is malfunctioning. When half-pressed, it not just focuses, but also releases the shutter. The same thing goes also for the on-camera shutter button as long as the grip is 'ON', making the item useless.I have read online about the issue and it is solved by returning/ replacing the grip.
What more can I say I love the cables and prices from Eforcity on Amazon! Great cable, works perfectly. I will never buy a cable from a brick and mortar store again!
I had to buy this for an online class, and it works fine. However, I find it very uncomfortable to wear for any length of time.
The charger is slightly more bulky than what I was looking for but the Apple chargers are so expensive! This charger, though it looks ugly, works ok. I have had a few instances where the connection drops but I just push the cable back into my iPod and it charges.
I just got my new digital camera yesterday. It's the first one I ever owned and it couldn't be simpler! I was taking pictures within 5 minutes of opening the box. I had the software installed, the pictures downloaded, cropped and edited in 30-60 mins (I wasn't keeping track of time because I was having SO MUCH FUN with the camera) with no problems whatsoever: the editing software that comes with it is really easy to use, I found the instructions simple and the camera's controls intuitive. I researched cameras a lot before deciding on this one and I couldn't be more pleased. I am an average home computer user and a VERY novice photographer, but I thought the first pictures out of this camera were great. You can see them all at [URL] if you want to check out the quality for yourself.
I've had two ViewSonic pocket PCs and have never had one problem with either of them. I'm not a techy person -- just use them for contacts and calendar mainly -- but they've both worked perfectly since Day 1. The screen is bright and clear, they sync up easily and quickly, and all Microsoft functions have worked well. If you just plan to use the basics, I would highly recommend this PDA. In fact, I'm buying a third one today for another employee in my company and feel confident that it will work as well as the others have.
This audio cable work exactly as stated from Cables To Go. I just returned from vacation where I used the cable on the sirius radio mounted on my Harley Davidson during a 2000 mile trip up the coast of California and back down thru the Mountains to Southern California in cold and hot weather and never had any problems at all. Cables To Go sent the product very promptly. I will order other products from Cables To Go when I need them and I have already recommended them to some of my friends.
I received my product well packaged and on time. The only minor things was the filter was a little dusty, but no big deal. A soft cloth took care of that without a problem.
I needed to replace the front door speakers in my '96 Ford Explorer. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, and I know how pricey Stereo equipment can get. I chose the Pioneer 3-ways. What a difference in sound, compared to Ford's JBL Premium factory speakers. The Pioneer 3-ways are responsive, and FULL sounding. I really didn't expect to hear such a profound difference in a lower priced set of speakers compared to the old factory speakers, but I was pleasantly surprised. I've since replaced the rear door speakers with another set of Pioneer TS A6871R's and the stereo sounds great.
I bought these for my sister, and now I want one for myself!! Nice crisp display, great sound, menus and features. For the price tag you think you will get an entry-level player but still, this one has many features other more expensive players DON'T have. I love the FM Radio feature, although sometimes reception is not perfect, but it works. Videos look nice on the screen, and very bright. Photos look awesome. With 2 GB fitting in such a small player and with all these features, AND the ability to dump music directly from your PC, you wonder why people are STILL are buying Ipods. I'm buying a 4 GB for myself.
The sound on this baby is great and it runs for 22 hours compared to my old one which would only run 6 hours. Great for cross-country trips. The car kit is excellent. GREAT DEAL!!!
I used this for a CCTV security system. This unit does not look fancy but did the job very well. I found its price to be more then reasonable compared to many other units.I was happy I purchased this unit and would buy it again if needed.
The bulb is installed and worked but it was about 20 minutes of re-wiring the thing to get it in. I guess if I was prepared for that it would not have been too bad but the wiring that comes attached to the bulb out of the box needed to be switched for the HC4900 (the wire is included in the box).Good price though and I would purchase again - although time will only tell how long the bulb will last so I may be updating this later.
I wanted some noise canceling head phones to use while riding a 4 wheeler and I bought both the new Bose Quiet Comfort 15 head phones and the Shure SE530.Here is my review of the Shure SE530.Sound was great, and better than the Apple earphones, but didn't blow me away.In Ear - Make sure you are comfortable with the in ear design of this and other simlar earphones. I found it tiring after a while.Things I did not like:1) There is a connector about 18" or 24" from the ear pieces, and it is heavy and tends to pull the ear buds out. Please redesign with a longer cord.2) I found that when you thump or move the connector, you would hear a thump in your ears!3) To Shures credit, they supplied a bunch (5 or 6) different in ear, ear pieces, but regretably, I did not like any of them.Oh, the noise supression worked, but was totally dependent on a good fit, which after physical activity, and heavy cord connector, would degrade. I liked the compression fitting foam, and it would take a few minutes to reseat the ear buds if they got pulled out.If your not an audiophile, I would not purchase these.
I have this camera for a few weeks now. I first bought it without any reviews, I was afraid, but now I know that it was not a bad decision for me to purchase this camera.I like the super steadyshot, slideshow with music - I think this is great. The photos are clear and nice.When I first hold this camera, I wish it could have been nicer design and thinner in size. But I dont take it a big deal, as long as it takes good pictures. The photo were not blurry at all when I took them while driving.Overall, it is a good nice camera.
I seen the review that Michael Lende posted about this product and I put them to the test because at first I was iffy on wanting to use a cable that could short out or harm my tv or PS3. In my opinion his review wasn't fair, he received a bad cable and the company should've responded to his email's about the product.When buying an item like this, no matter where you buy it, you always risk the chance of buying something that can malfunction. It just happens. If you plan on using this cable for gaming purposes, especially for your PS3, it does not black your screen and cut while messaging someone on the Playstation Network and this cable works fine with the PS3's online capabilities. I previously used a $40 Philips HDMI cable, my only problem with it was that it was too short and I didn't want to pay another $15+ to replace it with a longer one. To compare these two cables is simple, they produce the same picture quality and is durable. Only difference is the length. To find an HDMI cable at this price that works just as good as your high end manufacturers is honestly hard to find. This is an awesome buy if you can't afford to buy the more pricey HDMI cables.
This is my 2nd Epson printer in 7 years. My first printer was the Epson Stylus Photo 1280 (bought in 2001) and after 7 years of flawless service,..it finally crashed and it could not be resurrected. Nothing last forever, but the Epson 1280 paid for itself in print sales many times over. I have 25 plus years as a professional photographer and the Epson 1280 was a dream come true back in 2001. (Anyone who remembers darkroom /color enlarger film based printing should know what I am talking about).The next printer I bought (in June 08) was the Epson Stylus Photo 1400. This printer is very similar to the 1280 and the print quality is as good if not better than the 1280. The 1400 print quality (color reproduction)is definitley top notch but the only sacrifice is ink consumption. Since I sell my prints and get 10 times what they cost me to print, well,...I really don't care too much what the ink cost. I can print an 8.5 x 11 for $3.00 each and sell that print for $30.00. To me, this is the closest legal way to print your own "money" but you can only do this with a high quality professional grade printer like the Epson 1280 or 1400.I would recommend this printer to any professional photogrtapher or anyone who demands exceptional print quality good enough for resale.Have a great day.
I have never been a fan of the Ipod. I have been an Iriver H120, H320, and H340 owner. I had a Toshiba Gigabeat and currently own an Archos AV500. The reason for owning a Nano is because of the size of the AV500. It is too big to pack around unless I am on the bike or have a backpack or coat on. The Nano solves this problem and other than not having a remote, (soon), I am very happy with it. It loads from Itunes very easily and I have had no problems with it not playing certain files, (and I would reencode them if there was a problem.) Apple, don't let me down.
The product was shipped from 10X Express an Amazon 2nd party seller. It took 3 days to arrive after ordered from Texas to Southern California (standard shipping.) The box was placed in a shipping envelope not a box. At first I was concerned but when I opened the package and saw the foam interior I realized that an outer box to protect the inner box would have been a waste.This will be the easiest to use audio visual product that you ever purchased. You literally plug it in and it works. I have my TV components in a closet and it worked fine.It also has a jack for an infrared emitter. The emitter is not included but is easily available. This would give you the ability to transmit an IR signal directly to a single component's receiver.You could spend a lot more for other IR extender systems, but why bother when there is such an easy, inexpensive option available.
This external hard drive was everything I was looking for. It was inexpensive and worked fine. One thing to note is that it didn't come with instructions. The one tricky thing is that the cord has three USB cables on it. One goes to the external hard drive and the other two need to be plugged into your computer, not just one.
A heads up for Mac users: Using a Mac to download maps for use on the eTrex Legend from the Garmin website required over a week of back-and-forth with Garmin technical support to make it work. Aside from installing numerous plug-in updates for the Firefox browser (and being told repeatedly by the Garmin website that these plug-ins were not installed), the coup de grace came when Garmin tech support informed me the microSD card I was trying to download maps could not be named "Untitled," which is the default name for most blank SD/microSD cards. If the card is named "Untitled" the plug-in won't permit map downloads; what you'll see is the download timing out after 2 hours. This "feature" is not documented anywhere on the Garmin website (as of today). Once I named the microSD card anything but "Untitled" it worked.The Garmin website is clunky, outdated, disorganized, and arcane. The user interface for the eTex Legend Hcx requires adjusting your mindset to "think like Garmin;" once you do this, it works fine.The free Basecamp software (downloaded from the Garmin website) can be used to easily set waypoints and tracks on the aforementioned microSD-loaded maps. Basecamps require a bit of experimentation, as the included help is poor. Note that this software shows its Windows heritage, so if you're used to how applications work under Windows you'll figure it out (Hint: save your work often!). Note that the software included on CD with the eTrex Legend Hcx does not work on the Mac; just toss the CD away.
First time I saw the product, it seemed that I could do the work easily. However, the instruction was a bit wrong for my Pioneer DEH 2400 stereo. The instruction said I had to screw the side locking pieces on both sides. However, it never let me fit the stereo into the the stereo kit with those pieces on the sides. So I removed the pieces and the screws and inserted the stereo through the din without them. After that , I slided the stereo trim piece coming with the whole kit to secure the stereo. It was done without anything. It would've been much easier if the company had made the instruction more precisely.
We bought three of these for our children's Christmas gifts. One made clicking noises as it played. Sent it back to Amazon and was sent another for replacement. The replacement played for 30 minutes and then went black. It has not worked again. Amazon will not replace an item twice. We are getting a refund and buying another item. The other two have not had any problems, but if only 2 out of 4 have worked it makes you wonder???? Good luck.
As others have already stated, the product design has changed. The angled plug has been changed to a straight plug. The wire has a cheaper feel to it. And worst of all, the sound quality has changed for the worst. The audio is now tinny, with little low end. This is the 4th pair of Plugs I have owned, and the only negative I have ever found with them. I've been buying them because (1) they are cheap, (2) they had a decent enough sound quality for when I work out, and (3) the wire to each earpiece is the same length. Looks like I will have to start looking elsewhere.
I bought this display to complement my Powerbook G4 and I love being able to spread my work out over two monitors. My review of the display is therefore mostly a comparision with the display and speakers of the Powerbook.At first this display did not provide a crisp image. However, after about 10 minutes adjusting the pixel clock, horizontal position and phase it was much better. These settings control the way the pixels in the image align with the physical pixels in the display. Although it still does not match the clarity of the built in display of the Powerbook it is now working well. The Powerbook uses a digital connection to the built in display and you _can_ see the difference.The speakers in the display are much better than I had expected and much better than those in the laptop. They are small speakers of course, and a little tinney as a result, but they are as good as any other speaker I have heard that was built into a display.
This charger is so much better than the one supplied with the Sony Alpha cameras. With this charger you can check a battery's remaining capacity and get information on how long it will take to charge the battery. No more watching for the other charger's led to go off and wait 30 minuets for a complete charge. The "smart" charger is well worth the extra expense.
I agree with other reviews that do no give high ratings to this unit's sound quality when playing older CDs. The wireless USB input that transmits audio from a computer is a great feature. I play MP3 wirelessly from my laptop out of the unit and the sound is quite satisfying, with better sound spaceness and deeper bass. It seems the components (amplifier, speakers) can deliver quality sound when proper EQ is applied. In this regard, any MP3 player software run on PC does a better job than the unit offers (bass/treble +-5)However, this USB transmitter interferes with my laptop WiFi connection like the manual says. I tried solutions suggested on the manual but they do not work for me. So it's better used on a wired computer.(above was review on day one)After few days of listening, I find the music sounds good from this unit is classic - particularly violin, piano and chamber music. I playMozart: Violin Sonatas K. 301, 304, 376 & 526and really enjoy the clean and sweet violin sound it produces. But symphony music that demands a wider sound spectrum handling does not sound as well.To identify what makes the sound short of depth, I hooked up another pair of bookshlef speakers (40 watts versus the original 20 watts) from Yamaha CRX-E150 (BTW, Yamaha just released a new executive system -Yamaha MCR-230BL Micro Component System (Black). It should be a nice one comes with features like playing MP3 directly from a plugged-in USB media) and the sound quality turns out much better!My conclusion is that: the pair of wood cone speakers look nice and sound sweet in close-up listening on certain music, but unfortunately limit the potential of the entire system! For people like me who would like to listen to various types of music (most people do I guess) would improve their listening experience after upgrading the unit's speakers to a more powerful set.
I purchased this camera a while ago from a different vendor and it has worked very well on my WinXP system. It's a very good camera for the money. Contrary to some of the other reviews, my camera does have ir LEDs that automatically light when it's dark. The sensor for the LEDs is on the top of the camera. The lens has adjustable focus and capture in darkness is okay for objects located relative close to the camera. The latest drivers along with some trouble shooting tips are available on the Kinamax website at:http://www.kinamax.com/product/Item/WCM-6LNV.htm
Got it today and tested with Nikon D7000. Tested it up to a range of 8 meters away from camera and it works fine. I didn't go beyond 8 meters distance to see if it still works. Rated 4 stars because of cheap material construction.
I bought a 42" LCD HD TV and am still running analog cable. The higher numbered channels were pretty snowy due to all of the splitters throughout the house. I put this amplifier in line by the TV and wow what a difference. It improved all of the channels. Definitely worth the money.
the ease of use for these speakers are exceptional like the wired remote with on/off switch, bass and volume knob. the matrix button if your computer audio card doesn't have output for 5.1 speaker system. Sub is of decent size with good thump and down firing is better than side or front. the speaker wire is a little short on the front speakers. can't move them far from the sub or computer. i would recommend these speakers. but don't purchase on the internet. wal-mart sells them for around $90.
In this day and age, getting the most for your money is important. People suggested to us that we only purchase "Name Brand" cables. However, for our first tv, we purchased a no name brand and had great results, for a fraction of the cost. So we decided to do the same thing for our new edition. +++ We recommend to any of our friends that are getting HDMI cables for the first time, as long as it's Gold Plated, get it!!! No need to spend $60 - $100 for the same thing with a "Name"
this cable didn't fit my E500. Too bad there wasn't a list of cameras it does fit available.
seems to be working--haven't fried my retinal camera yet! of course won't really know whether it works or not until it doesn't!!
This product is horrible. The description boasts of being "Rugged" and "Durable" but the case was definitely not. The Aluminum is nothing more than the aluminum on an soda can. MY original goal was just to have a case for my phone that would be heavy duty case not care how it looked. This case even if it was durable is still INCREDIBLY ugly and really makes me want a case that looks good. Boxwave customer support is a pain to deal with too. I am trying to receive an RMA number to return it and that was three days ago.
I bought the Zune, mostly so I wouldn't have to buy an iPod, but I didn't do my homework well enough before I bought this product.In short, Zune does what it says it will do well, but not a single darn thing more.The good:- The video playback is very nice due to the large screen and the landscape capability.- Playback of MP3 files sounds great, especially with the premium earphones (easily the best earphones I've owned).- 30 gb will be great for most folks, although a little small for me. The Zune software has a compression utility that works well and allows for more storage without noticable (for me, anyway) quality loss.- The chassis of the Zune is terrific - the lightly textured surface doesn't show fingerprints, it looks great, and it's comfortable in the hand.The bad:- Not enough video playback types. It won't even play AVI.- I just don't like having to use the Zune software, and I don't understand why it's even necessary. Part of the reason I bought it was so that I wouldn't *have* to use another media management software (ie. iTunes). I use Windows Media Player as my normal media player and manager, and since it is built to interface with many MP3 players, I assumed it would work with Microsoft's MP3 device offering. Wrong! Instead, it is necessary to load Zune's own software, which is a lite version of Windows Media Player in appearance and apparent function. This is just absurd to me.- Content copy control "feature": Microsoft apparently went great lengths to make sure everyone's playing nicely and not copying their music files for all their friends by gimping the Zune in a number of ways.*Firstly, you can't synchronize your Zune on more than one computer at a time. Forget using the Zune to keep your music library synched on a laptop and a desktop, or your home and work computers. You pick a base computer to sync with, and if you ever decide to change it, or you reformat that base computer, you must *erase* your Zune before you can sync it up anywhere again. I have about a 35 gb music library, and resynching the whole thing, using compression, takes about 6 hours.*Secondly, the Zune cannot be used as a USB portable hard drive. This was a big disappointment for me, and I can think of no other reason that Microsoft would prevent this except as another "play-nice" control.- Wireless = useless. I have yet to meet anyone else with a Zune, much less swapping 30 second music clips (all that the Zune allows) with them. I suppose I could find an XBox to transmit with, but what's the point of that?- The included earphones and "protective" pouch are mediocre at best. The day after I got my Zune, I went and bought a plastic shell case and the Zune premium earphones.My biggest gripes with the Zune is the intentional restriction of features to try to prevent music copying. While I certainly don't practice or endorse stealing music, these "features" are not going to prevent it for someone who is determined to do so. It only serves to gimp an otherwise good product and limit its quality and utility.I wish I had bought a Zen instead.
The binocs are great. Crystal clear. But for the money, I think the lens covers should of been better. Very poor design. Front covers are so tight I can barely get them on. Rear covers just the opposite. Super loose.
I purchased this to replace a printer drum that was almost depleted. When the printer said to replace the old drum, I inserted it, and it did now work. Pages printed were all-black, and the unit was leaking. I had to purchase another product -- this time a geniune product made by the printer's manufacturer.
I have bought these headphones many, many, many times. I am a very avid music listener, and am very active, and headphones tend to break easier with me than with most people. I have tried other headphones, but none of them come close to these. Excellent sound quality, good price, and durable. one of the clips broke off (my fault), but I just put it back, and put a rubber band around the headphone, and it works like a charm! I will buy these again!...and again....and again....and again.
I wrestled long and hard before I purchased this camera. This is my first every purchase of a digital camera. The film cameras that I have owned in the past have been mainly very simple &quot;point-and-shoot&quot; cameras, either 35mm or low end APS cameras. I wouldn't know an f-stop from a hole in the ground, so I wanted advanced features that I could learn to use as well as have a camera that was useable as a point-and-shoot camera.One of the biggest features about this camera for me was the support for the IBM Microdrive. I purchase this camera witht a 340 MB Microdrive. At full resolution, it will hold about 245 pictures. A 3 megapixel pictures takes up about 1.4 mb in a jpeg format, so I wanted the extra storage space without buying a bunch of memory cares. The software packaged with the camera makes transferring the picture to my computer very easy.The camera comes with 64 &quot;Bestshot&quot; macros that have automatic settings for many different types of shots that you want to take. The macros can be used to set pictures for different scenes such as sunsets, low light photos, etc. Given my lack of photographic sophistication, it has a number of settings that allow me to take very nice pictures.In my opinion, the quality of pictures from this camera is comparable to other high end 3 megapixel cameras such as the Nikon 995. The big difference though is that for about the same price, you can get this camera with a 340 MB microdrive vs. a 16mb memory card for other 3 megapixel cameras. I am very happy with my purchase.
I have been a longtime fan of the Palm Operating System and have owned several different models, from the m125, the m130 and I have used several different models including a Sony Clie as well as the m515 and even the Handspring Treo -- nothing and I do mean NOTHING compares.First off, let's talk screen: going from the color of the m130 to the T2 was very much like jumping from a 13&quot; color TV up to a wide-screen plasma HDTV. Simply incredible. You can operate the screen with the backlight or without, saving batteries and making the screen MUCH easier to read outside in sunlight. My m130 was just shy of impossible to read with practically ANY sunlight on it.Next, storage space. Definitely a nice upgrade from the standard 8mb in the m130. A whopping 32mb's of memory allows me the freedom to add plenty without worrying about transferring it all to my SD card -- which by the way took an ETERNITY to access using my old processor. Now I can concentrate using my card for mp3's.Next, ergonomics. Again, compared to my trusty m130, this is a GIANT leap forward. The compact design is absolutely amazing. I simply cannot tell you how convenient it is that the T2 slides up to reveal the Graffiti writing area, making it still a small device when fully extended, but easily one of the smallest models available especially for during the times when you do not need to write anything down. Just brilliant.Next, the recorder. I am still in awe of how useful this one item has become to me. I have often wished I could jot something down on the spur-of-the-moment while driving only to put it off for fear of wrecking my vehicle, and ultimately I end up forgetting what it was in the first place. The T2 has totally eliminated this problem for me. Now I record my ideas and reminders on the go and my biggest problem now is remembering to place it within reach while I'm on the road.The increased accuracy while jotting down a note in memo-pad is a REAL improvement over my m130. I can't tell you how many times I went to write down something quickly only to have the screen screw it up and the handwriting never quite looked natural at ALL. Now the T2 has made all of that look much more like real handwriting and a vast improvement over what they had before.The vibrate alert is also a VERY handy addition for use during important meetings where being quiet is an absolute MUST.All in all, I can't remember how many times I have thought to myself: Wow, this thing is incredible! And lately I've been thinking more of why it took me so long to make the switch to something better. I suppose in the long run I kept my m130 mostly because I am a die-hard fan of the Palm OS and since it worked virtually flawless for several years, why upgrade? I guess I dropped it one too many times, and after needing to be re-set almost daily and the battery never fully charges and therefore after losing my current information one more time than I wanted, I made the move -- and I am certainly glad I did.There have been several reviews critical of the T2 for one reason or another, and I am sure they are valid -- however in MY personal experience the T2 has worked absolutely PERFECT since day 1 and has given me no problems at all. I am 100% satisfied and cannot even consider a time when I will use a PDA manufactured by ANY other company. Very impressed.
I bought this scanner to truly go "paperless" with all but my most important documents. Using this product in conjunction with PaperPort 9.0 Deluxe, I have accomplished that goal quickly in comparison to doing it with a regular scanner. This has allowed me to scan & shred thousands of documents - a welcome organizational relief. The model takes up very little room and I can scan my documents in a matter of seconds. I like that I can scan receipts and smaller pieces of paper - something that would challenge a good sheet fed scanner. Generally speaking, my documents come out straight and and scan quickly in high quality at 200dpi grayscale.Despite this, I would add that the product driver installation was rather clunky and awkward - somewhat challenging for a user with 15 years PC experience. The other major gripe I have about the product is that it fails to scan the very last 1/2" of a scanned page. This means that I sometimes have to scan a document both ways on documents that have text in the last 1/" of the page. The other drawback is the product is rediculously expensive for what it is...I think a price tag of $100 would be more suitable than the $200 retail in goes for.
These headphones were my first delvings into the world of hi-fi headphones. I have to say, I'm glad I selected these.To start off, these headphones are dirt cheap. I've bought headphones that are $30+ that break within the first week. When I first took these out of the box, I knew I had bought the right brand. Sleek and powerful looking, the headphones cup the ear and (almost) qualify as noise cancelling. These are made of tough plastic and I doubt they will break for a long, long time. They have padded ear cups and a pad on the bottom of the connecter loop.Other headphones pound out bass and overpower the treble, but not in this case. The bass is picked up nicely, and the treble remains easily heard. All genres are easily picked up, but I find that these are most suited for classic rock, Drum 'n Bass, and Electronica.Althought Sennheiser claims these are not DJ phones, but hi-fi wired phones, they easily can qualify as DJ headphones. I have used these a few times and they work flawlessly, easily picking up the bass beats you need to mix.The only flaw is that the adapter is falsely advertised, for there is none. Just a standered jack that words in most walkmans and computers. All in all, this is a great buy.
If you need a DSLR-like point & shoot camera without the hassle of interchanging lens, this is your camera. It has a decent zoom range (35-420), decent stabilizer to handle movement & shake, decent ISO range, and one nice feature of the lens' moving parts being contained inside itself and allowing for immediate focusing response as you power up the camera.
Excellent quality. Great for lunar/planetary work. An added bonus is that you can still attach an ocular or diagonal with the T-ring mounted, so focus is close switching between eyeball and camera!Great price! I've paid more for a standard Barlow.
I Got this frame as a Christmas present. I love it!! It's easy to use, takes every kind of digital media, plays MP3's and you can even hook it up to your TV. I do agree with the other reviewer, mine also turns on by itself when it's off but only when I light a cigarette and put my lighter down on the desk that it's sitting on. LOL!!! The sound quality of the MP3's is great, the picture quality is wonderful but they have to be jpg format otherwise they wont show up. I would recommend this frame to anyone
I first bought the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Zoom Lens to use with my Canon 10D along with theCanon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM telephoto zoom lens. About three years later I now have a Canon 20D and sold off the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM for a better lens. As for the Canon EF 28-135mm, I still have it and get plenty of use from it.This is not an L lens, but that is no reason to avoid this lens; no matter what level you shoot at. The construction is sturdy and consists of 16 elements in 12 groups. The focus type is the standard twist zoom, and permits for auto or manual focus depending on how the switch is set.The Canon EF 28-135mm lens is compact measuring 3.8 inches long and lightweight weighing in at about 1.2 lbs/540 g, and accepts 72mm filters. Since my other lenses accept 77mm filters, I use astep-up adapter ringto limit the number of filters I have when I can. The f/stop ranges from 3.5 - 22 on the short focus range and 5.6-36 on the long with the f/5.6 starting at about 90mm. The closest focusing distance is 20 in/50cm. In addition, the lens has a USM drive mechanism for optimum AF performance, and the pulse control diaphragm (EMD) ensures precise aperture control.The IS system is composed of a pair of gyro sensors to detect vertical and horizontal motion and a microprocessor that compensates for it by shifting special lens elements in parallel with the perceived movement. It is recommended that the IS be off when shooting on a tripod. I have used the IS on myBogen 3231 professional monopod with deatchable legssuccessfully. A monopod is not as stable as a tripod though, with or without the legs. Using the IS, you can obtain sharp pictures two stops below where you normally would. This is a huge advantage in dim light or places where flash is prohibited. Just keep in mind, the IS attempts to eliminate camera movement, not the movement of the subject being photographed.A distance scale ring sits below the focus ring. Turn the distance scale ring all the way to the left and you are set for low magnification close-up photography. Turn it to the right and you are able to set for infinity compensating for changes in temperature as necessary. The distance scale includes figures in red as an infrared index to use when shooting black and white infrared film. Shooting infrared is not available on all cameras. If this feature is a must, make sure this lens is compatible for infrared photography on your camera body.The Canon EF 28-135mm includes a 1 Year US Warranty and the front & rear lens caps. TheEW-78BII hoodandLP1116 soft lens pouchis sold separately. Depending on your set-up, the case may not be that important, but get the hood as it will decrease lens flare and increase metering accuracy. If you use filters, Canon recommends against stacking.As I add new lenses to my collection, this lens will probably be sold. I don't see myself selling this lens in the next couple of years though. Depending on what subject I am shooting, I get heavy use of this lens. It is a great starter lens at a good starter price with plenty of versatility.Update: Having come into some cash, I sold this lens May '06 and upgraded to theCanon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens. The 24-105mm was not available when I originally wrote the review of the 28-135mm lens. If the price difference isn't an obstacle, consider purchasing the 24-105mm instead. Otherwise enjoy the 28-135mm lens.PROS:A compact, lightweight standard IS zoom that can be a workhorseVersatile landscape lensCONS:Hood not included
I bought this drive to replace a smaller backup drive in my desktop computer about a month ago. My operating system is Ubuntu. Selected folders are automatically backed up daily as a cron function using rdiff. The normal computer fans are loud enough to drown out the noise that this drive makes. My only experience is having it installed as a backup drive which is normally inactive but as such it runs quite cool which would indicate a small power draw.
We just purchased the PT-AE900U on 11/01/05 and spent a lot of time evaluating this projector. What we found: The unit is attractive in appearance and has a nice menu selection for adjustments. Setup was simple and easy. We tried S-Video, PC input, and finally the HDMI cable. There is a difference in quality from S-Video and HDMI, so I recommend you use the HDMI. Colors are ok, not bad but not outstanding. I was very critical on the optics and expected better clarity in focus and sharpness but for $1900 the quality is ok, not bad but not excellent. We are using a DeLite Video Spectra 1.5 96" width screen and are filling the entire screen from a distance of ~13feet (~4m). If I had to grade the PT-AE900U it would get a `C' thus passing.
I was very happy to be able to actually purchase this paper. Not a lot of companies sell it anymore. Thanks for making it available:)
I received this camera for christmas and it has many functions.When you turn the camera on you see a main menu that that displays a camera with the word 'camera' under it. Using the joystick, turning right, there is Music Playback, then Video, Photo Playback, Movie Playback, Record Voice, Radio, Game, and System.Camera-A normal digital camera, high quality though, features like turning the pictures from color to b & w to sepia, flash, white balance, etc. Also, has 5.0 Megapixel, 4x zoom (ten steps)Music Playback-Haven't really used this feature yet, but plays mp3 format.Video-Record video, color, black and white, sepia, white balance, file format, etc. Excellent sound and picture. Hook up the included cords and plug into an AV out in a television, record and watch recorded tv programs or movies.Photo Playback-View jpg photos and also use direct print.Movie Playback-View .avi moviesRecord Voice-Thats pretty much it, you record voice.Radio-Listen to FM radio with manual and scan. Record and playback radio also.Game-4 different games including 'Boxman'(strategize to push boxes to all of the circles) 'Tetris' 'Memory'(Matching game) and 'Gobang'(Connect Four or Five?)System-Date/Time setting, beep on/off, language, auto lcd off, auto power off.~Can also be used as a Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera~------------------------------------------I/O Terminal-AV Out, Earphone, AV in, MIC, DC In-Included-CameraCamera CaseEarphonesLi-ion batteryDC-IN 5V AdapterCharger standDC-IN ConnectorAV CableUSB CableWrist StrapUser manualDriver and application softwareMedia Converter (it does not say this in my manual, but it was included in my box.)Not includedSD Memory Card (32 MB - 2GB compatible)I recommend this highly, can pretty much do everything, but battery takes up to five hours to charge, and if left in charger too long too often, battery life shortens. So if planning to use this often, try to get another battery.- Twelve year old from Utah
I got this ipod for my husband for his birthday, and is has just worked great! It was easy to load songs onto, sounds great, and isn't too bulky for him to carry around at work...all in all a great little player!!
This product is all it says it is, easy to set up and so easy to use. Having the ease of contact, with a photo, too, has made Mom feel much more connected. This product was also purchased by 2 of the people on our mail list for their elder family members.
I bought the expander and found the instructions were not helping me to install. The during the first call to Tech Support it was apparent they do not understand the product. She said she would get her supervisor to help, but after 40 minutes on hold I called again. This time I got a person who was even more helpless, she got frustrated and either hund up or we got disconnected. During the third call the tec worked for two hours and then said I was up and running, however, it became apparent my sinal strength did not increase. My fourth call was made on day two and again I got a person who got frustrated and we suddenly got "disconnected". My fifth call (by now I have been on the phone a total of SIX HOURS) was a person who was pretty good, but after two hours she told me to take the expander back because I needed a Version 1 not a version 2. I honestly do not know if it is worth trying a version 2. Their technical support is horrible. I onwed the product for two days, spent a tremendous amount of time with their tecnical support teams, but have no idea if the product works! I am not certain I would have given it a One Star, but I could not go lower.
Don't need to carry the laptop. Copy pictures right from the camera to the IPOD, then copy from the iPod. It works perfectly.
I have multitudes of family slides and the best way to store them is in their trays. I bought a bunch and just love the ease of throwing one on the projector and laughing with my family as memories of other times come flooding back. The shipping was great, condition was perfect... all is well.
I bought this as a simple back up for my wireless keyboard. When the batteries go out I planned to use this one. I ended up using this one nearly exclusively! Yep its cheap and dinky, but it does the job well, feels good, has nice extra features, and is CHEAP!
I generally use kit lenses as I am new to the photog world, but after reading a few reviews here about this lens I decided to take a chance on it. What I wanted it for was low light pictures or pictures in the woods where a flash just isn't always useful. To this point the lens has proven in vaulable and I find myself wishing all my lens went as low as 1.8 so i didn't have to keep pulling this one out of the bag. I would buy this again.
The voyage 200 is the finest calculator that I have ever had. Its performance is remarkable and it is a user-friendly product. You do not have to remember in which button is the function that you need, or deal with buttons that have impressed three or more function in different colors. Just type the function and that is it. That is simple, is not it?It is also outstanding the main menu and its easy navigation. You can customize it by adding software applications from the texas instruments web page. The "Computer Algebra" application can solve equations, integrals and much more. "Organizer" mades a nice calendar to schedule activities, classes, and keep track of the important business of you life. "Notefolio" and "Cell sheet" are applications that work as interface for text and data between calculator and computer.The operative system can be downloaded to the calculator via USB cable with out problems. In conclusion, I believe that is a great product. Just be careful, so many features are not allowed in most of the standardized test and courses.
I purchased this Panasonic TH50PX600U from TigerDirect.com back in 2007 for $1399.00 on sale. We brought it home, took it out of the box, hooked up the DirecTv HDDVR,( here comes the most important part ), reset the color settings that it was shipped from the factory with, ( google it and you will find the url for the best video settings for this set ), and away we went. Here we are 6 years later and this television, even without all the options that the newer televisions have still has the absolute best picture of any we have seen since! We still get comments from guests who have new Samsungs, Toshibas, and Sony flatpanel televisions and they marvel at the picture quality of our Panny! We just laugh and tell them they should have bought a PANASONIC! We did quite a bit of investigation about Plasma and LCD televisions before we bought this Plasma and once we decided to go with a Plasma ( LCD could not produce the blacks needed for a good color separation ) we then started looking at brands and above all people who have actually owned them. Our research basically led us to the Panasonic TH50PX600U. It was getting the best reviews overall than much higher priced models from other brands. So here we are still watching what some have called the best picture they have ever seen from a flatscreen tv. To us that's the best review one can give.If and when we do need another it will be a PANASONIC!
i have to ask who has enough money to waste on a 200 dollar sound system for /mp3 format/ audio?
I shopped LCD's at several big box stores settling on the Samsung as the best value for quality. This unit has excellent picture quality, sound, and enough connective functions to satisfy anyone. Amazon had the best price
This laptop keyboard cover has been saving my laptop for over a year now. It is a very thin material, but it does take a little while to get used to (your type speed will slow down some at the beginning of use), but it was well worth it. Over the span of a month or so, my type speed went back up to normal, and the cover is still good to this day. I rarely wash it, and when I do, it dries almost immediately. Great product, and I will definitely be purchasing more when I get a new Macbook.
This scanner is real cheap and works great, I've owned one for 2 years. The scanning software is very basic, but if you have Photo Shop or some off-shoot of it, you really can't beat this scanner for the price. I've used one's that are 5x as expensive and frankly can't tell the difference (they may be a little bit faster). It's not the fastest in the world, but it has worked fine for me for 100's of photos and even text documents. Regarding the 1st review on this page, if you have a crapy computer system that isn't sophisticated enough to run graphics hardware or software, you're going to have a problem no matter what.
What yo get in this product is more than the money you spend on it. But.....how long can you manage with this one is a question!
i was a tad skeptical about ordering this product. when it was orderd,it was long before i recieved this package.and it fit my nikon d-60 like a glove.i was so relieved to know my camera will be better protected way better then when i had no armor at all. im really satisfied.if anyone has a good camera,you should invest in this lil honey.i will tell all my friends where to go to get this armor.this item makes perfect sense.and it was shipped in no time at all,all i can say is im very happy i bought this......way to go guys,keep up the good work.............robert, aka bat anderson
I own a Dell Studio XPS 435t, and It wasn't until the first brown out (not even lights out) that I discovered I had a unique power supply on this computer. She shut off immediately! What! the lights just flickered?After two more experiences, and several calls to Dell and APC, I discovered essentially that this thing has to have a clean and uninterrupted power (non stepped Sine wave) source. Unfortunately, my system crashed because it was performing a critical update during one of the outages, and even with the APC (RS 1300) unit that I had on it, out she went.In comes the "Smart power".Where the 750XL may have been geared for small business etc. This type of back up is essential and well worth the investment, if you have a similar computer, or server, and critical power is necessary at all times. While I don't need the extra electronics that you can purchase separately for the unit, the optional battery add on (several if need be) is very nice for expandability.Even with the load I run with my peripherals, I still have approximately 90 minutes of run time with a single battery!
These were decent at first, with the downside being the bass had no power. Even without decent bass the mid-high range was very clear so for $14 or so these were an OK purchase. About a month later the speakers are crackling on certain frequencies, so I decided to bite the bullet and buy a high end headphone so I could trash these. The annoying thing is that Sony even bothered to waste any time or materials building these.These are not worth purchasing, but if you want to gamble on how long they last then be my guest.
this card is fine for holding pictures but make sure you format it first. You can't beat the price, so if you need a spare or two, these should work for you. I should mention that it arrived loose with no packaging whatsoever.
There is no other camera in this category on the market right now: mid-size, 6x optical zoom, image stablization, Leica lens. I purchased this because my other cameras (Lumix LC40, Lumix FX7) do not have the optical zoom power LZ2 has. For the zoom power, this is the most compact model you can get out there. Very fast start time, decent battery life. I gave it 4 stars because the concept is brilliant, but I don't know if the execution of the zoom in this package has been nailed yet. I had some problems with anything beyond the traditional 3x optical zoom where the focus kept getting blurry. Could've been just my particular camera, but the frequency at which it happened made the 6x optical zoom function not as desirable.
This is a wonderful pad for your laptop. cools - right angle for typing just perfect!!looked at several others decided on this one for the price - thought oh well if doesnt work it's okA perfect choice!!
I purchased this subwoofer because I wanted something with good performance that did not dominate my floor space. After searching many models, I chose this Mirage Omni S10 unit....and I was shocked at the performance!It's performance was clearly above the previous subwoofer I had (a BIC F-12 unit). It also looks to be of good build quality.I would not hesitate to recommend this unit!
I've ordered refills several times before and have never had a problem. This past year I ordered my refill and the cartridge no longer fits into the laminator. I returned it and was sent another one and again it did not fit my laminator. Did they change the laminator and refills to a different style on this model. Very frustrated about this and although I attempted to contact someone no one has gotten a response.
I purchased this for my fianc&eacute; so he wouldn't need to keep unplugging his speakers from the back of his PC to use his headphones & mic. I have a similar product that I purchased years ago and love it. He's very happy with it because it saves him a lot of hassle and headache. The volume control on this unit is also very nice, and the ability to turn on the microphone with the speakers is an added bonus that my switch does not have. We're both pleased with the purchase, and if for some reason my switch bites the dust, I'll purchase another one of these for myself. Excellent price too. Definitely recommend this to anyone who switched between speakers & headset/mic frequently.
I love my new camera, but I hate that I can't see much of anything when the camera is in the sun. And how can you hold the camera, shade the LCD, and snap a picture with only two hands????This little gizmo flips open and shades the LCD for you. It slides off the camera easily when you don't need it.The two things people need to be aware of are that it does take two hands to close the shade, and the shade only provides some help in shading if the sun is behind your back. But all in all, it is very helpful.
Was trying to increase the signal strength from my wireless router. These 25' shielded cables allowed me to get the router to a better location to get 5 out of 5 signal strength. Nice solid construction. Ends lock into place solidily and are easy to remove. Great price.
As other reviews I read stated the binocular mounting threads were cut inaccurately, mine was the same even though part was made for my model. It was no big deal re-cutting the threads, as I have the tools to do this. Adaptor now works just fine, but if someone buys this and doesn't have access to a tap and die set, it would be an "irritating issue".
Excellent results as always from HP. Only observation as always in the high price of HP replacements.
Magnetic mount perfect for my installation. I am using as a roof mount at my office. Attached to an outside AC unit, on roof works very well.
The e740 was great in its time, but now it has been bested by HP's new iPAQ 5400 series iPAQs, which not only have built-in WiFi, but Bluetooth, Biometrics fingerprint security, Compaq's AMAZING transreflectived TFT display, a removeable 1250mAH battery (roughly 25% larger than the e740), compatibility with nearly all iPAQ 38xx/39xx accessories, and better sound quality. The WiFi in the 54xx series is greater range as well due to an external antenna.The e740 has two things over the 54xx...1) a jog dial, and 2) a CompactFlash slot (which the iPAQ requires a sleeve for)->not to mention price (the e740 can be had for $400 while the 54xx costs $699 retail). I also like the e740's jog dial. But beyond that, unless price is an issue, the 54xx is the way to go.
Excellent backpack. lots of space. the weight distribution is gr8. very rugged and excellent laptop protection. the only thing i didnt like is the zip of the main compartment. it gets stuck sometimes and the curve is not good. but still its a very good laptop backpack and i recommend it to anyone. one more thing amazon shipping is gr8. backpack shipped in about 2 days. :)
I purchased the Envision en7410 17 in. lcd monitor in May, 2005 for a net cost after rebate of about $230. I loved it. It was my first flat screen. The display is bright and the resolution is excellent. Absolutely no problems until now.A few days ago I came into our home and there was a strong acrid smell, obviously of something electric. I traced it to the monitor. No smoke, but a little heat at the top (where it's vented) which may have been there all along. I've had no occasion to notice. That was the source of the odor.I have no idea what the expected life of an lcd monitor should be. My crts lasted longer. But I guess I shouldn't feel too bad at almost 6 years. Now I turn it off whenever its not needed and have ordered a wide screen Samsung for not much over half what I paid 6 years ago.
I purchased this item for it's light weight and the 1G of memory. I love that it clips on, but wish it clipped harder. It fell off once in the rain. It is easy to use and a wonderful size!
It leave small areas with no print. I should return it but it is not worth the trouble. My students will just have get use to it for awhile.
I have had this scanner for a very log time and it worked great..but...now I have a new computer with windows 7 (64bit). Epson does not have a driver for this scanner for 64 bit systems...Bummer!
Shipment of the Mouse was a little convoluted but acceptable. I received an email that the Mouse was on back order and it would be shipped as soon as they received their equipment order. But the next day it arrived via USPS.As far as the mouse goes it works GREAT. The only problem I have is that when the USB signal receiver is plugged into the USB port on the left side of my laptop, I keep bumping it with the mouse as I am a leftie. Other than that, all is good!!
I wish the web site listed the HP printer this device is compatible with. It would have saved me the expence of sending it back. The package has the HP's listed, so I don't know why the list wasn't published on web site. The 1 star is due to the ad - not the product.So for other future buyers - here is the list:Deskjet 460, HP Photosmart 300, 335, 385, 400, 428, 475, 3200, 7400, 7800, 7850, 8000, 8050, 8150, 8200, 8250, 8400, 8450, 8700, 8750, A510, A618, A700, D5069, D5160, D6100, D7100, and D7360. Series printers; HP Photosmart 2570, 2575, 2600*, 2610*, 2700*, 2710*, 3200, 3210, 3300, 3310, C6100 and C7100. Series all-in-one; Office jet 7200*, 7310 and 7410 series all-in-ones. Note * supports all Bluetooth devices, except printing from PC.
This is my second filter.My first one was on my 200mm Canon Lens. I opened my carrying case and found the lens cracked, looks like somehow it took a hard blow during my recent travel.So what can I say, I saved my $2000 lens for a $9 filter, works for me.I bought another one to replace my first one, I can do this all day long as long as it can save my lens....Buy it, I never thought I would crack one of these but clearly I was saved by the filter.
Well when I ordered this product I was very excited, of course. I was pleased with how quickly I received the it, and the packaging looked good. Those reasons are why this still has 2 stars. Otherwise the product itself was defective. I was unable to get the full experience of 7.1 sound due to the side speakers not working. I spent close to a week and a half with tech support before they finally said to go ahead and ship them back. The processing board in the sub unit was defective causing the side speakers to not emit sound. This all being said, I still like Creative and will still support Creative. I have used the company from the beginning and still believe they make good products. I guess I got poked by the fickle finger of fate.
Battery is just fine. It is a very snug fit though and doesn't come out like the original does.
I have a digital camera and this was great to have extra, which my daughter took and used in her camera. They work wonderful, never lost a picture. I ended up buying several more... Great card!!
This Kit worked perfectly to allow a single DIN after-market Radio to be installed in my Accord 2000, however the kit also created a "bulge" that made it difficult to screw in the bottom two screws. However for the price it can't be beat, a local store wanted to charge me $30 for this exact same thing!
don't believe what you read in other posts. they are obviously written by people that have no programming capabilities what so ever. i am actually one of those people that have limited programming knowledge but i got this remote to work for me right out of the box. no problems, no glitches, no calls to tech support. this remote works great and is an asset to any beginning HTS enthusiast. i will say that it is no MX-3000 but if you can live without making your own pretty buttons this remote will work for you. this remote has customizable buttons you just have to read the manual and use the "help" function to figure it out. it's very easy. you can even do two "activities" at the same time if you map it out correctly.if this "caveman" can do it so can you. at $379 this remote is a great deal. buy it, you will like it.!!!
Works great and is a deal at [price]. The only gripe I have is that it stinks! I could smell the plastic insulation before I even opened the box from Amazon. An unpleasant acrid combination of rubber and some kind of chemical. Repeated washing in hot soapy water (not the end connectors!) and hanging it out in the sunlight for a week has markedly reduced the smell but it's still noticeable. Hopefully time will make this cable's smell as sweet as it's price.
Everything it's advertised to do it does. Something new in this world of over promise and under deliver. Even for the techno challenged it's easy.
One plug would not go into a jack. On inspecting the plug, I found that the central pin had been mounted at an angle during manufacturing. Checked the package: made in China. But the waste does not end there: this little cable comes packaged in a huge plastic shell that can't be opened without dangerous knife maneuvers. Such packaging is a sign of a dismal, second-rate company. It is a shame what has happened to Acoustic Research.
I waited a long time to get this product. But the product itself is good.
I usally take my laptop on trips to hold my daily pictures - Yes I take hundreds on pictures - the Fotocube holds all.I found this product very easy to use.The Twoway USB connection is "Priceless".Not sure how long the battery lasts but I only charged it once - two or three weeks ago - used it a couple of times. The battery is still at full.The best $70 dollars spent - Great Value. Perfect for vacation - the charger works great.
I love this big TV. Seeing sporting in HD and big is the greatest. There is nothing compare to seeing close up of the basketball player face when they going for a dunk.I couldn't wait to use this TV with the new PS3 to get the console ever.
I received exactly what I ordered in a very timely manner. Using these for a scrapbook project and they will be perfect. Thanks!
Simple leather finish, thick plastic sleeves (which is a good thing considering thin ones stretch/rip over time)And the overall binding it strong so that pages wont fall out (this is actually my 3rd case of this exact kind, all from amazon over the past 3 years) Now I have one for PC games, 360 and PS3. I recomend if you need it for a smaller, and as a sidenote, I own 2 of the massive (300+) cases, which are just as good.
Came as it was supposed to come. works fine. sounds sound the same thru it. actually got it a couple days before the estimated date range which was a plus :)
I HAVE THIS PLAYER AND IT IS GREAT
I got one of these around the first of '08. I am very happy with it.Computer monitors have much highwer resolution than Televisions, do not expect text to be clear on a TV, whether you use a video card with TV out or an external box like this.High resolution games might also suffer.An advantage is that this won't slow your computer, I have an old 350Mhz P2 and fancy video drivers were too much for it, they made video play all jerky, like a cellphone video, but with native VGA drivers it was smooth.The only weakness in the product is that you cannot resize the picture very much. I tried it on 2 TVs, on 1 the picture was a little too tall; On the other a little too wide, but it was only slightly off of full screen coverage.More expensive units have more control of picture size.They also have higher resolutions, but that will not make text clearer on a TV, in fact a higher res makes everything smaller, so text looks worse.A great product at a great price.
First cable received from Amazon caused apps to intermittently flash and pixel signals to intermittently drop out. Everything worked OK before installing Trip lite cable. Substituting a Eizo or Viewsonic cable for the Trip lite DVI cable made problems go away. Amazon promptly shipped replacement on request which was more defective than the first: it was so bad it could not even produce an image on the monitor. What good is a lifetime warranty on a product that never works in the first place. Don't waste your time or money.
I needed extra speaker wires to install my surround sound system in a large room. This product was chosen for the price and the length offered. Must say that I have no complaints. The wires are surrounded by a reasonably thick outer layer of plastic to prevent mishaps, wear and whatnot. There is no static or latency on the wires. It's very flexible and a pretty high quality product.I definitely recommend this product to anyone.
It has two alarms that work great. However, when you set the alarm sometimes, it will revert back to the old setting so you have checked it. To set the time, there is a wheel that goes through each minute. It becomes annoying after a while. The remote is small and shotty, but serves it purpose. However, you have point directly at the front for it to work. Being able to choose between iPod, music, or alarm to play when the alarm goes off is a great feature. I bought it on sale so it was well worth the money.
My search is over, I have looked in the popular electronics stores and found nothing that I liked to store my memory cards in. Then I came across the Digital Foci Memory Card Travel Case. Fantastic design. Sturdy outer shell with enough room and options for several styles and sizes of Flash Memory Cards. Look no further, buy this item you will feel secure that your Memory cards are safe.
The "ear" fit and sound of these earbuds are great--however the connector between the earbuds and the extension (which is necessary if you are holding it with your arm by your side) is problematic. The fit is not tight, thus sometimes the sound is in the left side, sometimes the right. If you diddle the connection for a bit, you can achieve sound in both ears, but since it frequently becomes disconnected, it is frustrating. I hope this is a manufacturing problem and not a feature of the earbuds.
You can't go wrong with this baby! It won't eat out your pocket and you will be glad you didn't go all out for the expensive stuff when you can have all the functionality for a lower price!! It's simple and reliable. Put your money to good use. That's my bid. Cheers.
Upgraded my memory on my Macbook Pro and it was a cinch to install and the product seems to be working well. My computer is so much faster now that the memory is much bigger and my web surfing has dramatically improved as pages loads up faster. I also work with CorelDraw and the increased memory improved the performance.
Most amps now days require more than your average 18ga zip wire to install properly. Your local BigBox electronics store will gladly sell you kits ranging from $50-100 that will include the 8ga power wire to install. Included in this lit was pretty much everything I needed to install an amp anywhere in a car I wanted. It not only included the 8ga red & black power wires, the shielded RCA patch cord, 30amp fuse holder and decent sized speaker wire, it also included lots of the little thing like zip ties and wire dressing. About the only thing it didn't include were the crimp on connections. The only reason I didn't give this kit 5 stars is because the included speaker wire had no polarity markings. Nothing on the sheathing or in the wire itself. Not a problem as I just toned it out with a DVM. I'd actuall give this kit more like a 4.5 stars.In the end, if I had to buy another kit I'd spend the $13 this kit cost and buy it again.
If you are looking for affordable, High-quality headphones, then these are a good bet. Got em a few weeks ago, and they are stellar. The Beats by Dre are more expensive and have a muddier/bassy response(that takes away from the recording if you ask me), and pieces of battery powered plastic shit. So get some real headphones. Maybe some Sennheiser.But seriously, these are great Mid-Pro headphones, due to their good price and exceptional quality. If you have more money to pump out, go get some way more expensive and responsive ones, but these are fine for the average producing Joe who knows it's mainly the musician and not the equipment that polishes the sound.
I find these lens cases useful with my Tamrac 9X sling. It is not too large, and holds my lenses secure while hiking/ traveling. The zipper is smooth and feels strong. Padding inside is just right and the outside is tough to deal with random bumps and abrasions. That being said, it can't pass for a hard case, and I still treat my bag with care when one of the lenses are hanging outside of the bag. When I don't feel like carrying an extra lens it doubles as a water bottle holder. Worth it if you have a Tamrac bag with a MAS system.I use the case for a Nikon 18-200mm (72mm filter with hood) and a Tokina 11-16mm (77mm filter without hood). The Nikon is snug with the hood, and Tokina is just right without the hood.
I don't think there is a better pair of binos on the market for this price. Bought for whale watching and have been very satisfied with their performance. Quality is that of a much higher priced optics. I would highly recommend this product.
My finance class required this calculator and it perfectly commits the requirement. This calculator was sold at 35 bucksat our local store, which is way more expensive than this one a bought from amazon. It also performed well when I was using it. Overall a great product to buy.
We bought this to connect our fax machine to the jack on the other side of the room. It's long and allows us a ton of flexibility in where to put the object connected to it.
All I can say about this TV is that it is absolutly amazing. The contrast ration is astounding. The color gamut is better than most LCD TVs I've seen. The picture and sound settings provide a great deal of control, and are simple enough that it's quick and easy to change the settings for different styles of movies. Ever since I got it I've loved walking through the TV sections of stores and seeing the more expensive TVs that don't look nearly as good as this one.
This camera is awesome. I've had it for two weeks now and it has lived up to every single one of my expectations. I did have to buy an extra memory card, but what camera has enough memory these days? I love this camera, it definitely has the 'wow' factor and also works really well. The pictures I've taken with this camera are definitely of the highest quality. Amazing.....
Great, no caps to loose and can stand up to abuse. This is our second and I highly recommend this no cap device.
I love my new camera!! Easy to use, right from the start.Good quality pix!
I was replacing a HD for a neighbor, a six year old Gateway. The new Hd didn't exactly fit into the Gateway as the old one was in a slot and held there by moving a lever to tighten into place. The new one was not the same size as was indicated in the ad there fore I had to do a little modification on the box to get it to stay in place.Mechanically wise the Western Digital WD3000JBRTL Caviar 320 GB worked just fine plugged it in and we were off to the races faster than the one I replaced and much quieter. This should allow the user several more years out of the old Gateway which is in the basement and used by his two boys for games and homework.
Storage keeps getting bigger and cheaper. 2GB gives me plenty of storage for still photos. I made it through a two week vacation in Europe without changing memory sticks.
A generic version of this battery was $40 at my local camera store. Seriously. What are they thinking? I was very happy to find the Casio battery at all, but then at such a great price! Win.
I just bought one of these and I haven't decided yet but I might be returning it because the cd player is noisy. When the cd spins up you hear it big time. I'm fairly close to the unit (3 feet) as it sits on my desk in my home office, so maybe if you put it much farther away it won't bother you.For example, sitting in a chair 5 feet from the unit, with the volume set on 12 (not loud but not quiet either), I can hear the cd spinning over AC/DCs &quot;Back in Black&quot; song. Unreal. I've got a compact cd player that is quiet as a mouse.Other than that it is really sweet so far - &quot;Surround&quot; sound is particularly impressive.If you listen to cds with quiet passages this player might drive you nuts.Radio is real good - I'm getting good reception in my house without attaching the FM antenna yet.Speakers and unit use standard speaker wire attachment so you can put longer wire in than what is supplied.I haven't tried the AUX input yet.If it didn't have this noisy cd player it would be 5 stars.HTH
My old-school Macally keyboard of 7 years finally died, and replacing it was a real hassle. It was the old basic extended keyboard that had been sold for years, full size, with real keys and connected via usb cable. Basic but well made and easy to type on. I tried apple's keyboard but didn't like the chiclet-like keys (shades of TRS 80) and looked in vain to find a Mac compatible keyboard that was reliable and inexpensive. I ended up buying this one mostly on price and having the (dubious) bonus of bluetooth. Overall it's ok. I like some of the flexiblity bluetooth offers, and the keyboard, once I got used to it is fine. Two knocks-it only comes in white (and as such does not match my black MacBook and stands out on my desk like a sore thumb) and I have to keep cleaning it otherwise fingerprints show up. But for less than 40 dollars it was a fine deal for what I need now.
I received this item in a reasonable amount of time and took it on vacation. This is the first time that I ever purchased a Coby product. I was not able to hook the DVD player up to the TV in the motel room. My traveling companion and I were able to watch it without the headphones. Both picture and sound quality were excellent. I am completely satified with my purchase and would recommend it to others.
This is a beautiful, soft and comfortable case. I am very pleased with it.
...no strings attached. Amazing. I love it. Mine was free because I got a $10 rebate. Found a coupon on the Internet.
This is not a standard keyboard, so kid's learning on this keyboard may have a difficult time switching to a standard-size keyboard in school. Just a word of warning.
I just purchased a new Panasonic Plasma with the only audio output being a Digital Optical (Toslink) connector. I assumed (never assume) that because digital audio was being received by the TV via HDMI cables and that it had a digital output that the digital signals from the HDMI inputs would be throuight put to the audio output. NOT SO only two channel stereo is output from the TV except for over the air HDTV. Therefore I was left with fiquring out how to get the digital optical from MY HD Tivo, Blu-ray and TV to the onptical input on my Sony Amplifier.I was considering a manual switch but desided on this switch after reading the reviews on Amazon. I could not be happier with this product.First-It does exactly what I wanted it to do which is to be able to select three Toslink sources and direct them to the one digital optical input on my Sony receiver.Second-The quality of the product is outstanding, looks good with the other components in the rack.Third-My remote had no problem learning the off/on and three button controls for each source therefore it was easy to program the Macro buttons. I hit the first Macro button and it changes to Blu-ray on the TV and correctb digital audio to the Amp. Push the second macro and the TV goes to the TIVO with the correct digital audio goes to the Amp. Push the third macro button and the TV goes to TV and the TV digital output goes to the AMP.A perfect solution for short money. Do not even bother with the manual switches.
these DVD storage case's for the price, is a great value. The plastic caseing is strong, and you can print photos and information, and place behind the, not too thin plastic cover.
The pieces worked fine, but the instructions were confusing. If the instructions were better, I would have picked the correct faceplate when installing the stereo, well, the first time.
I should start by saying I am not rough on bags or baggage. The first day I used this bag, 3 of the main zipper pulls broke off in my hand while I was zipping the bag. Another has broken since then. I am making do as is, but that was super disappointing. Otherwise, it has been a good size for my laptop and other papers.
I recently bought this keyboard as a replacement to my old Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro keyboard. This keyboard feels better, types better, and has a much more comfortable wrist rest. Actually, of any keyboard I have tried this one is probably the best. My only complaint thus far is that the spacebar is rather loud, but I'm hoping it will quiet down a bit after I break it in a bit. FYI, I'm using this keyboard on a MacBook and have not encountered any Mac issues, everything works so far!
I own some high end cans and I.E.M.'s. These were bought as a walk around the house headphone. The big thing is: How does Koss generate such a rich sound out of an inexpensive headphone? I wish Koss was still in the market as a high end headphone producer, but if you need the best for what these cost, go no further!!! Be a little careful when taking them off because the earpods will snap together quickly due to the metal head band. They're light, comfy and can be somewhat adjusted for head pressure.I love em!!
Its not like the Adesso rf keyboard doesn't work (with Issues). Just that its a poor fit to my needs/wants.With a new PC & (finally) a 40" Viera Plasma HDTV (1920 monitor resolution) I thought lets re-use my 5 yr old PC with the HDTV's VGA input & share the internet (friends/family photos) with the family in the Family room. This keyboard (with trackball) was to serve its role from the sofas ~ 12-15 ft. away from TV/PC.If this is kind of your application, it may help to know:1. Pairing the keyboard & remote is easy - like you setup your garage door opener in the car. Just hold remote pressed close to keyboard for a while.2. There will be line of sight issues - may require pre-thought on furniture rearrangement. I can attest its working upto distances of 15Ft. Beyond 15Ft it may still work but TV screen size may be a factor.3. My PC had a (54Mbps) D-link wireless adapater connecting to my Verizon DSL modem. Problem is its either the keyboard or the wireless home network link. Till I can get a cat5 (Ethernet) wired conection to the PC/TV setup, the keyboard is not usable. Since for now I need to connect the PC wirlessly (b/c I don't have ethernet in family room) I cannot use this wireless keyboard.4. Also, using a trackball on a keyboard isn't great - this one is quite clumsy - way lower on a usability scale compared to a mouse.I'll probably consider other ways to share internet on TV monitor. a. extending PS2 mouse/keyboard cables b. wirelessly transmit VGA from a laptop to the TV c. Other better wireless keyboard/mouse combos d. Give up retrofitting a PC and get a media center type box.PS: The rf keyboard aside, there are other less desirable aspect ratio issues when directly connecting a PC VGA port to TV VGA. For all the TV tech stats - 1080p, 1920 resolution, VGA port etc. my old PC with NVDIA GeoForce 6200 LE can properly only do 1024 line resolution on the HDTV - of course at 1024, it has 4:3 aspect ratio, meaning rest of TV screen is unused. My GeoForce does have a 1920 resolution (driver) capability but it does not work when directly connected to the Viera (1920 line capable) HDTV. Will have to try using the geoForce DVI port instead & that too likely will require a 1080p upconverter. Hm. 3 yr. project! Sorry for the digression.
This product came to me brand new and I love it. At first when I got it, it was hard to open the battery part for the sub-woofer but I finally got it open and it works perfectly now. The sound is amazing on these.....I love watching movies and listening to music on my laptop now!
Great product. Easy to install. Would recommend to everyone. I am very pleased with it.
This router slowed my PPPoE internet connection down to a crawl, both wirelessly and even when directly plugged into the router. After multiple calls to Belkin tech support (with horrendous hold times) and several firmware upgrades, I finally gave up. Got a Linksys instead, and it works great, no slow-downs or dropped connections.
The Grundig G4000A is essentially a re-badged version of the Grundig Yacht Boy 400, which has long been regarded as a top-notch radio. Those reviews stating about the heaviness of the antenna are correct. If you're not careful, you could snap the base right off. Now, by design, the base of the antenna does pull out slightly to allow easy turning. When finished simply push the base back into the socket and fold down.This is a quality unit. Controls are very easy to navigate and are intuitive. Sensitivity on both AM and FM are strong, especially FM. Sound is strong from the speaker, but the only option is a tone control switch on the right side of the unit. It works, but marginally. You have 40 presets which work simply and easy to program. The direct-entry keypad is nice and smooth, and you can access any station on any band by simply pressing the frequency then the frequency/meter button. Auto tuning is pretty sensitive and will stop on weaker stations for your review. The unit has a quality smooth feel to it. The buttons are easy to push, the tuning is spot on, and the volume control is easy to turn. The G4000A also offers dual clocks, sleep timer, and an alarm function that makes it a nice bedside radio.I have owned (or own) the Grundig 450 field radio, the Grundig G3, G6 Buzz Aldrin, and the G8, along with the Tecsun PL-390. I also own the Sangean PR-D5, which is simply AM/FM. For comparison's sake, I will compare this to the G3, Grundig's newest version of this radio. The G3's display is much better, with a brighter overall display and nice blue backlight that stays on when you plug the unit in. SSB is also much improved on the G3 version over the G4000A. I also prefer the black, rubberized feel of the G3 over the titanium look of the G4000A, but this is also a handsome radio and is simply a matter of preference. AM/FM/SW sensitivity is about the same, which is a plus. I always said the G3 was the best FM portable I ever owned and the G4000A is every bit as strong. AM is excellent as well. The G4000A is MUCH simpler to use, however. While this unit only offers 40 presets vs. the G3's 700 or so, the question is - how many presets do you really need? the G3 is difficult to operate without referring to the manual...the G4000A is simple and straightforward.Overall I give 4 stars. Slightly dated in comparison to the newer offerings out there. The display, while nice looking and sleek in design, is too dim and the backlight is practically worthless. SSB works, but harder to lock in than either the G3 or G6, which is a little beast for SSB (no kidding). If you want a solid, quality, smooth and simple multiband radio with excellent recption, this is a good choice, especially at $70 which includes wall charger and a nice reel external SW antenna. If you want newer features like sync detection and are an avid ham listener, consider the newer G3. Overall, I'm satisfied. It's a keeper.
Bought this relatively inexpensive pair of headphones as a replacement for a pair of DJ quality headphones I had owned for ages. I have to say, I'm very impressed. The headphones are lightweight, the sound is very clear and the bass is decent, although not as deep as would be expected from heavier headphones. The one drawback I found with these phones is the relatively thin cord, which looks like it may be prone to pulls/fraying/snagging [which for me is a problem as I have two young kids who are rough on such things.]Over all, a great option for the price [which is less than half the price of the popular designer phones such as Beats audio, etc.] I will do an long-term update after a while to let you know if it can stand the test of time [and kids.]
The negative reviews on this site almost caused me to look for an alternative player/recorder. Thankfully I went to Circuit City and played a bit. Most of the concerns raised by previous negative reviews were resolved by this trip. The unit is a 20gig Hard drive but it is reasonably sized and I don't find the wt all that unappealing. The sound was great even with the Circuit City background noise(I bought a pair of Sony ear buds) and I did't find the volume controll to be that difficult. The unit was plugged in 24/7 at Circuit City and I experienced no problems operating it. I shook the unit for 2 minutes straight and never got a skip out of it. Overall the test drive was quite positive. After using for a few days I am not surprised that the manual is so small. The unit it extremely intuitive. The fact that people have issues with the manual says more about the users than it does about the unit. In XP the unit shows up as another hard drive so files are loaded by drag and drop (very easy). I have a USB 1 and I have not found the speed of the transfer to be discouraging, don't let people pursuede you otherwise. I spent an afternoon compiling files of mp3's on my computer which I then uploaded to the jukebox. After 3 hours of total work (including cleaning up my data) I had 4 gig of music (800 songs) in the unit. Would have been much faster if my files were in better order/condition (thats my problem not the units). As far as the software,it is OK but I didn't buy the unit for it's mp3 software, so I am not sweating it. I have not used the playlist function yet but by all indications this looks really easy (Archos website has a PC Support FAQ that simplifies activity to a few paragraphs). The playlist is simply a list of shortcuts to the songs already on the jukebox. Once started the playlist simply plays the songs in order listed. Overall I would highly reccommend. Price of Ipod is [$$] and it can't communicate via USB (keep this in mind as you might have to purchase additional hardware to get the ipod to work for you). hope this helps.
I bought the pen for my girlfriend who had hoped to use it for her graduate classes. (She takes a lot of notes.) In concept, the IO seems like a great idea: She does her note-taking in class and then transfers them to the computer, creating a Word file she can refer to when midterms and finals come around. What Logitech didn't quite get around to mentioning is that they didn't include handwriting recognition software. So instead of useful device that would convert extensive notes to text for easy use in a wordproccessor, we get a toy, and a rather expensive toy at that. I don't need to go through a setup process that would make the military proud to get my jottings into the computer. I can write on a plain piece of paper and scan it, voila, a "Word document." So I started to get angry because I felt I'd been misled. Then I found the "search" function and thought, maybe Logitech has redeemed itself, afterall, they're using ICR software to recognize the pen movements, maybe the notes are searchable. No way. The search functions are completely rudimentary, just a few fields on a document information pane. Very basic and not helpful. All of this put me in a rage because Logitech's marketing strikes me as one of the most bone-headed decisions ever made. This item was sent back to Amazon as fast as you can say, UPS.
I've had the 880 for over a month now and I love it. The most amazing thing I found was that it had more functions for my Mitsubishi TV than the remote that came with the TV. It took about an hour to set up and tweek, but after that you're ready to go. I use with DirecTV HR20-100, Denon AVR 2803 and a Toshiba DVD player.One cool thing I did was program one of the main menu buttons for my 5 year old twins. They press the button, it turns the TV to Noggin and disables all of the buttons except for the LCD buttons which are programmed to kid friendly channels and the volume buttons.All in all a great remote I recommend to everyone!!!
We put this head to head with a much more expensive Extron splitter. It won, hands down. We have a projector on a 100' run and a LCD on a 75' run -both have a very clear picture.
Purchased for use on a D7000.In years past I've run with sets of lights and strobes such as the SB800's, but that's overkill with my current lifestyle.The new SB-400 arrived, I put batteries in it, and stuck it on the D7000.A few quick interior shots revealed that the SB-400 is a little gem that does great work.
Linux/Ubuntu user (10.10 as of now).With Linux, getting full support of all features is tough. I only care about the keyboard basic and touchpad functions. I am having some trouble with my right arm, and holding it in a right desk mouse position for a day really wears it out. Its actually easier to type on my laptop's keyboard for long periods of time because I have grown accustomed to its touch pad and my right arm stays in a close in position all the time. But my lap top cannot touch my workstation for function and power (I am a web developer and run a full LAMP stack as well as two large monitors on my desktop).I use the gnome desktop (for the benefit of Linux users). This keyboard was instantly recognized. I didn't have to do any more than charge the keyboard and plug in the bluetooth usb receiver.The keys are responsive and well located for touch typing. I don't have a high error rate with this keyboard, it fact it is slightly better in this regard than my Logitech Wave (ergo) normal keyboard for my desktop. Very happy with the typing keys, and I really don't need a numeric pad. Top rank for standard keyboard functions overall.The touchpad is REALLY good for me contrary to what others may have reported. I was expecting to not like that part. But to be fair, I keep a normal trackball for when I need to do detail oriented work (like graphics). For most general usage I am using the touchpad. Initially I thought I was going to agree with others had posted about the touchpad, but spent some time reading the instructions and found that when I use it as instructed I really like it. The normal touch for mouse movement is very good, and sensitivity is right where I need it to be. I did make some small adjustments to the acceleration in my window manager. That made it better, but it was good to begin with. I would suggest this part is definitely not a week point. My only complaint would be that the touch area is a little small, but I making the adjustment.Scroll functionality seems to be what most have posted complaints about. I was frustrated initially, but now am really liking it. The instructions say to set your finger on the little nubbin for the direction want to scroll, then draw circles in the direction you want to scroll. Im glad I read it. I was really getting tired of running out of touchpad when I wanted to scroll up and down through tall pages in any of my tools. The cool part on that is that once you are underway the circular motion does not have to trace the outside edges of the touchpad. I pull in toward the middle and circle away. Long pages are not a challenge anymore at all. But it is a new skill I have to get better at doing.Under my OS, double taps allow me to highlight and move objects, fully emulating a left click + move cursor. Really glad that worked as I use it a lot.I am really liking the mouse left button that is on the left side of the keyboard too. So over all would say that the touchpad functionality works well if you use it as Logitech intended.The sleep button actually does put my workstation to sleep (which I don't want) so am going to remap that key to do something else.The volume control works very well with my desktop volume control. No issues there at all. I like it better than using my mouse.I have not found any programs that will recognize the +-% keys on the left, so may have to remap those as well. Quite frankly I don't see that as an issue since I am already accustomed to doing this other ways.This keyboard fits well in my lap, I like the key feel, it is working very well under my Linux, the touchpad works well (with a little retraining of the hands), and no problems with the bluetooth (but my computer is only 4 to 5 feet away).If I like this much a week or two down the road, will most likely buy a couple more for some of the other folks in the office.
I ordered this camera case based on the description and the photos thinking that it was the same as the well worn case I currently owned. Something is terribly wrong with the photos and the description. This item number 803BK is for a SMALL camera bag that is very different than the pictures on the web site. I feel very cheated.
Maybe I should have been techie enough to know that there are different styles of "shuffle". Mine is either too new or too different to fit this speaker dock. It might work great if your shuffle fits into it. Mine does not.
I purchased both the Sony DVPCX995V and the Pioneer and compared them side by side. I took the Sony back and kept the Pionneer. This was to simplify the kids life (load all their DVD's and not have to worry about finger prints, scratches etc). The menu is fast and easy and compared the Sony, this thing quickly rotates the the chosen disc. Having to constantly re-enter titles on the Sony was what did it in for me. I haven't had any issues at all with the Pioneer. Remembers all the disc titles even when I am shuffling the discs around for better organization. Well worth the money!Pros: Quick and easy menu, remembers DVD titles, quick searching for DVD titles.Cons: Only enter 12 characters for titles, no HDMI, or other High Def output.
This product works very good for me with AT&T D-Link wireless router and my 256MB memory (slow) windows XP desktop. Very easy to install and use.
I purchased two. Both were defective. On the first one, the device was not recognized by Windows. The second one worked, sort of. Windows always recognized it, but then it would flake out while accessing the drive. These problems occurred with two different drives, so it wasn't the drives, it was the enclosures.Fit is poor (OK, its cheap), and the manufacturing tolerances on the aluminum part of the case seem to vary widely. Some reviewers claim their drives don't fit (case too small), while my cases were too large, allowing too much slop. Screws held that in check, but that isn't what the screws on a drive are meant to do. Eventually they will strip out.Access on the one unit that worked was slow. There was a 7200 RPM screamer in there, but you'd never know.Others have noted the lack of ventilation and the lack of power down timers. Ditto here.Stay away. If your data is worth anything at all, then buy something you think will work. This one won't.
What a joy it is to not have to do my usual ten minute search in a store for my inks! I am going to do this from now on. They work great!
I tape interviews and transcribe them to write magazine articles. I've been using a Sony voice recorder, but the audio files are not compatible with my Mac, and there is no foot control, which is a must for transcribing. This Olympus is compatible and can be controlled with an optional foot controller. And the price is reasonable. The instructions are written in English that's clearly not translated from Japanese by a native English speaker, but with a little thought they are understandable.
I bot this one at a deep discount, $50.It has been used for a few days, very good in general.I really like:1. small size but quick and quite action. I get a 10 page print job done in less than 2 min. This is even faster than my office printer at >$500.2. easy set up in XP. Not much effort to do it.3. very good printing quality in terms of smoothness and sharpness. ( but a little grey, I mean, not that dark as an HP.)4. No jams or whatever so far. Very smooth action.I am not that happy:1. No usb cord included. I happen to have a spare one handy.2. The ink is not as black as HP. So I would not use it to print my most important doc.At $50, I do think this is a perfect buy.
I would avoid buying this headset if you are planning to use it on an Intel Mac. Mine worked for a while on my MacBook then started turning the sound into blobs of distorted audio or cutting out all together. I've Googled this and it seems to be a problem for others who claim Logitech wasn't helpful.On the other hand, I bought a set of Logitech V10 USB Notebook speakers "used" this week and so far they are GREAT so I'm not slamming the whole company here.
I am an IBM hard drive victim. After just 7 months. Out of the box I had a loud whirr. But it worked so no more of that...Just piled loads of important data on it. Then.....Clunking harddrive, although not very frequent.Then eventually corrupted files, crashes on any surfice test.And now fails to load. New Maxtor goes strong for more than 2 years.NEVER buy IBM. Not one. Bad news.
Did a bit of research about the different offerings from Kodak. Since I intended to use this at work I knew the wireless option of some of the other models would be wasted on me. The picture quality is great. It's bright and easy to control. The sound on the speakers is shallow, but I wasn't expecting much. I haven't tried with a headset yet.
It's a 58mm UV Protection Filter. So far, I haven't noticed any anomalies on the glass, so it's working just fine for me.
It took me a few chapters to really get into this book; though The Curse of Chalion starts off with a slow first chapter, it builds slowly into the kind of epic tale that fantasy readers devour into the late hours of the night.The story is told from the third person limited perspective of Castillar Lupe dy Cazaril: Caz, to his friends. Caz, having narrowly escaped death in several ways before the story begins, has made his way back to the home of a man he served as a page in his youth. Of the Provincar's widow, the Provincara, he has one request: a post, any post she may desire, so long as he is no longer a wanderer in the world. She appoints him the position of royal secretary and tutor to her granddaugther, the royesse Iselle. Caz takes up the task of educating Iselle and her maidservant, Bertiz: teaching them language, history, strategy and mostly importantly, critical thinking. Shortly thereafter, Iselle's half-brother, Orico, the Roya of Chalion (for all intents and purposes, roya = king), summons Iselle and her brother Teidez to attend him in the royal court of Cardegoss.At Cardegoss, he finds a man who once tried to have him killed and then sold him to the slave ships of the Roknari pirates: Dondo dy Jironal. Dondo and his brother Martou, the Chancellor, are very influential and powerful at court, feared by many and liked by few. The Chancellor in particular has a sway over the weak-minded Roya Orico, an ill man whose failure to produce an heir has led him to call his heir, the royse Teidez, to his side at last. Dondo is intent on winning the adolescent Teidez, as an ally, and Teidez, whose tutor cannot compare to Caz, cannot stop them from becoming attached. After some weeks at court, Iselle is horrified to learn that Orico has granted the Chancellor a boon: her hand in marriage to the despicable Lord Dondo dy Jironal. To save Iselle from marriage with the worst of men, Cazaril must perform the kingdom's most forbidden form of sorcery: death magic.The first 200 pages of the novel cover the aforementioned plot points. The next 300 describe what happens after, a well-planned tumble of theology, politics, magic and intrigue. The theology of the book is the driving force behind all of the action, a literary device that I found most engaging and extremely well executed. Cazaril acts not as an instrument of the gods, but as a conduit for their saving the heirs of Chalion from an evil curse that should've never fallen on them in the first place.Characterization in the novel was absolutely brilliant, though character development is limited to Caz. As the main protagonist, he enters the story with great deeds already ascribed to his person, and while he references them, for indeed they were so harrowing that how could they not have influenced his character, he never acts like any great hero. He is presented like an ordinary man, muddling through his current predicament on logic and trust alone. Through his experience, he learns more about the gods and their workings in the world, viewing the 5 deities of the world in a much different light by the last page. His character development is really the only great development in terms of main characters. Iselle is a strong and likeable heroine, and through Caz's tutoring and her life changing experiences, she becomes more strong and mature. She didn't, however, seem significantly different by the end of the book, aside from events in the plot elevating her status in the kingdom. But then, though the book seems to be about what's happening to her, it's really about what Cazaril is doing and feeling about what's happening to her.The world building was likewise brilliant. The reader steps into Chalion with their military, their religious order, their monarchy and nomenclature all decided. This was no novel where world building happened as you went along. The structure of this world was alive and breathing before you opened it and it's still alive and breathing when you turn the last page. Bujold had already captured a fan base with an award winning science fiction series, so it stands to reason that she might have trouble with a genre that captures a similar audience, but calls for a completely different kind of writing. Not the case with The Curse of Chalion. I was thoroughly captivated, and can't wait to buy the sequel, Paladin of Souls. This is yet another library book that I intend to add to my collection!
A circular polarizer is a must for shooting outdoors with a DSLR. The HOYA G-series is affordable, yet of very good quality. It threads on and off easily (although I leave it on most of the time) and using it adds just the right amount of contrast and saturation to the sky while removing glare from surfaces.
The mdms722 is the greatest buy i have ever had. you can record off of almost anything. you can also record off your computer by going to radio shack and buying a simple wire for like 4 bucks. its amazingly easy to use, you don't even need to read the manual. it delivers great bass, and the quality is just as good as cd. if you were debating between a mp3 player and this, get this. you won't be sorry. the jog dial lets you name tracks easy. memory cards for mp3 cards might hold more than a minidisc, but they sure do cost a whole lot more. it has a rechargeable battery, so you don't need to keep on buying more batteries. I REALLY REALLY URGE YOU TO BUY THIS PRODUCT. IT SIMPLY IS GREAT.
This is the best car adaptor I've tried. It's great if you have a truck that rides a bit rough (won't bounce out of the socket like some do) it's easy to use, good sound, small, and reasonably priced. Overall a great choice!
A few years ago, I was the proud owner of an incredible Palm IIIxe. Now, I have just recently bought the new, super slick Tungsten E, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the transition. I use it in school to take notes during class and to write assignments, as well as a Game Boy to pass the time when I'm bored. There is a lot to love about this machine, including:-32 Megs of memory, meaning you can store quite a few programs (Palm apps average at about 35k, or at least what I download!)-SD slot for expansion cards and MP3 capability (I confess, I have yet to use this feature!)-Beautiful color screen at a high resolution (as PDAs go) of 320x320. Photos look great!-The new Graffiti 2 system is far more intuitive than Classic Graffiti (took me about five minutes to master. I can jot down notes reletively quickly.)-Rechargeable battery. Keep in mind that you have to charge it. I use my Palm quite a bit during the day, so my batteries are usually pretty low after a while. And, if you don't charge it, it will loose it's charge gradually (in theory, it should take about two weeks for that to happen, though I've never tested it out.)-This Palm can run anything currently written for the Palm without any speed bumps, and is compatible with all of yesteryear's software.-The improvements to the built in apps are terrific, as is the included software bundle.Still, I have a few small gripes, but they're really pretty trivial.-No Universal Connector. Still, there are a lot of SDIO expansion cards and many more on the way, so that's not a big issue.-It's included flip cover is flimsy and annoying. Trust me on that one. Spend the extra 20 dollars on any other cover for it.-The included clear plastic screen protector really sucks. It does it's job, but you need brain surgeon hands to put it on correctly. As I have it, the screen looks a little dirty, even though it's in mint condition.Overall, I'd reccommend this handheld to anyone who wants one and doesn't need all the bells and whistles of a more expensive model. The Tungsten T3 is a lot better, but it's also twice as expensive and has several features most people don't need like voice recording and Bluetooth.
Amazon says that the Nuvi 250 Mexico comes with both U.S. and Mexico maps; it does not have any U.S. maps at all. The maps of Mexico, Tampico comes to mind, are terrible. We were routed the wrong way down one way streets, and sent through the docks. No toll roads were ever chosen, although they could have avoided major delays. I assume that the other Garmin products use these Mexico maps so watch out, they are awful.
The addition of two 512-mb memory sticks to my old Dell Dimension 4600 in place of the two 256-modules that came with this 8-year old box, gave it an instant speed boost. I now use this older CPU more than the newer one I bought as a replacement. If I'd known how quick, easy & effective it would be to simply upgrade the memory in my Dell CPU, even for a relative novice at this sort of thing, I could've saved myself years of aggravation from using a slow computer -- not to mention the $500 it cost me to buy a "replacement" computer. Well worth the investment!PNY OPTIMA 512MB DDR 400 MHz PC3200 Desktop DIMM Memory Module MD0512SD1-400
I bought this camera through Staples and thankfully purchased the warranty through Staples as well as Nikon. After one month of using the camera, the lens does not shut and every single picture I take the corners are cut off and blackened at the top right and bottom left. To fix this, I would have to send the camera to Nikon and then I would be without a camera. I have not yet (had the camera since Feb 2005) taken a GOOD photo inside with the flash. I've tried every setting and it always turns out yellow and futuristic. This is not a good camera for the price you pay - save your money and invest in a different brand. I'm waiting out until Feb 2006 when my Nikon warranty is up and am headed back to Staples to get a new camera - preferably NOT Nikon. The batteries do exhaust themselves fast - (I have rechargeable batteries) and find myself switching them up at least twice in a 24h period. I regret buying this camera every day that I use it.
Comfortable and holds my canon 40d with my 70-200 lens and 580 ex 2 flash nicely. I also purchased the extenders from Adorama. I'm a bigger person so the strap was a little shorter then I wanted. With the extenders on it works nicly across my chest, but its too long for around the neck. The extenders are easy to take on and off in the field. But its just a bit shorter then I like without the extenders so I usually wear it across my chest. over a very nice purchase. If your a small person you won't have this problem. I love that I feel like the camera is safer then with the stock strap. The loops work great.
I purchased these (2) Y- adapters for use with my new sub-woofers. After reading the reviews here I was pleasantly surprised to find they also come with 15 foot cables. So buying them was a no brainer. Several days after placing my order, OSD called to say they no longer had the 15 foot cables with the Y-adapters, and would I accept the 25 foot cables instead (for the same price). Again this was a no brainer (after all it's better to have and don't need than..). First off I have to say these are some of the best cables made at any price. The build quality is absolutely stunning. All cables feature locking collars which aid in signal transfer and are very well shielded. If there are any complaints (and there isn't) it's that the connectors are larger than the standard type and therefore need more room behind the components to secure them. Overall this is one of the best purchases made in cabling. I highly recommend them.
For the price, where could you find a major Japanese made camera, that has 7.1 megapixels, Optical viewfinder at 2 and a half inch LCD, and a 6X Zoom, and the new anti shake mechanism of IS? I doubt anywhere except Amazon, who sends it right out to you.
The Kodak media package is great. The quality of the paper is A+, you get exactly the amount of pictures from the cartridge that the manufacturer says and the last picture looks as great as the first picture. I love my kodak printer dock and recommend it to anyone.
This bundle is a good value. There is an oddity in that the card reader is apparently FireWire 800 as well as FireWire 400, yet is not so labeled explicitely. I don't know why they do not trumpet this, because FireWire 800 is the fastest interface I have ever seen on a card reader. FireWire 800 is roughly twice as fast as USB 2. Both cables (400 and 800) are included with the card reader, and the fine print mentions both FireWire standards. Also, the claimed download rate accords with SanDisk's current FireWire 800 reader (which can be purchased separately without the bundled card).The included Compact Flash card, Extreme IV 4.0 GB, is the favorite of our photography circle. It has a record of flawless reliability, and reads so quickly to the buffer, that overruns are not a worry. That is my experince with the Sony Alfa-100, firing at fast bursts while shooting birds. There is a great difference in card performance, and the Extreme IV is a real champion. The capacity is also what one needs when saving RAW files.If you get the reader and card together, you are assured of a compatible system. We are very satified, having used the SanDisk cards and reader with Sony and Canon DSLR cameras.
I have bought several different sets of cheap computer speakers (among these Philips and Altec Lansing), and these Creative SBS260 are the best of all of them by far. Where normally the sound of computer speakers is flat and distorted, these little wonders give a very precise and wonderfully clear sound. To boot these speakers are nice and small, and look great.I use these speakers to watch DVDs on my computer, and the only thing I could wish for is a bigger screen: the sound quality is perfect thanks to these speakers.
I bought and returned two of these honeys. Both were identical. They had dust under the glass, the colors looked like they came from a different spectrum, very noisy and s..l..o..w. Finally settled on the Canon N670U. 1000 percent better. It seems that a company that can make such excellent printers should be able to manufacture a decent scanner NOT! Save your money. Buy a Canon for less and go out to dinner on Epson with what you saved.
I Just bought a brand new advantix camera and bought this bag to with it! The bag is good for most point and shoot cameras! It has room for extra batteries film and your camera! It even fitts in your purse if you want it to! Adjustable and removable strap included!
Pros:1. Highly reliable. Been using this Verbatim brand for the last 3 years, only with a few occasional bad burns. Switched over from Ridata (questionable QC) and Taiyo Yuden (too many fakes out there).2. Good large printable area. Ink dries fast and doesn't fade.Cons:1. Most of my bad burns happened with the first couple and the last couple discs of the stack.2. Little bit more expensive than generics but you get what you paid for.Good for burning video and Wii games backups. Good for redundant back up of important data.
The timing was great! The package was sealed, brand new like stated it would be. I received my Ipod within days! Thank you so much! I love it!
If you travel with a laptop, this bag is perfect. It is very tough with lots of room. I use mine every day.
I bought this for my GPS III+. It works great in my Jeep Wrangler because the dash has a small holder in the middle. On road (less bumpy) trips I wedge it between the dash and the windshield. That works really well because the windshield is up close.Our other vehicle is a Grand Cherokee. The dash is so big that the bean bag mount can't lean up to anything close enough to read clearly.I know the bag was designed for the StreetPilot, but it works good for the III+ too. It's cheaper and more versatile than the plastic mount. It also has a good sticky rubber base that hasn't slid yet.
Please see my review for the Yamaha NS-C444 center channel speaker. The look of this NS-333 along with the rest of the line are quite elegant and appears to be worth much more. The quality of sound is only matched by the design and the build of this speaker. My previous sonic experiences with these Yamahas made me come back to them once again to realize the closeness of the reproduction of sound from these line of quality speakers at an affordable cost.
Maybe in other areas this thing works, but in our city the sound quality is absolutely atrocious, it picks up on other radio stations irregardless of which one its on. Its nothing but a waste of money and static.
I was skeptical at first before purchasing this cable for my Zen 30GB Vision M. I took a trip to Radio Shack before buying, and they had several cables which did not work. Thankfully, this cable does work! The signal is crystal clear. The video is a little offset on the tv screen, but I don't think that is due to the cable. If only it were a little longer...
Having diddled around with DELL(Hm-Mjah), HP(shudder!!!) and remarkably well perfoming Packard-Bell's, Ten years ago we ended up with a Sony VAIO All-in-One system that blew us right off our feet right then and there. When that system was stolen (pocks on the thieves and theirs) we got our present system, the Sony VAIO VGC-RB44G, which at the time had all the multi-media bells and whistles one could hope for. It still has, except for digital-TV reception.We went from Windows XP to Vista and all went fine. Then from Vista to Windows7 and Lo-and-Behold, the system works even better than it ever did under XP. Running this with 2 high-res monitors and plenty of performance hogs and my kids are still happy as a clam. I had planned to replace it this year, but as it stands and if present experience is any indication, this puppy will last a couple more years.This is A good, reliable and solid machine that even now still has stabdard features that a lot of newer machines don't cover.
Most often I find plug and play sound devices to be lacking in quality. My first impression of this product was a judgement based off of price; but don't let it fool you. This item is a steal! The I/O Driver in it is faster than most soundcards I've seen, which results in little to no delay during playback. Initially I bought this for my DJ kit, but it's become an integral part of my home recording studio.
These head phones are reasonable, but there are better buys in this price range, sound isolation and comfort are there best qualitys.
This is so easy to use. Typical of many people, I started it up without looking at the directions and did well with it - (usually read directions as an afterthought). The picture is very good, shows up well on laptop and tv - no connection problems at all. I received this as a Christmas gift and will be purchasing them to give next Christmas.
I was considering purchasing dynamic noise cancelling headsets, when I was fortunate to find these and studied the reviews by others. They work fantastic for background noise reduction (just like the earplugs as work wtih great music coming through). Far less bulky, no issue of battery power, and I got the quiet I wanted. Far less volume is required for great sound.I had the occassion of flying from Hawaii several years ago, and some great music was playing, so I cranked up the volume to enjoy. The earphonse were airline issue buds, so no noise reduction, and apparently more sound leaked out than was coming in, as the surrounding passengers were annoyed and the flight attendant eventually asked me to turn them down. Sure wish I had these at that time, would have been great!
great product! love that it corrects a wrong turn by immediately re-calculating the route. easy to use and follow! up to date information. clear, colorful screen; just the right size. great for finding necessities along the route, gas, shopping, food...
Not what was on description one line copper one aluminum . Not two conductor same .I am very very very disappointed
Cool colors, cool price (compared to Palm products), but WATCH OUT with the Handspring Visor deluxe... I bought two of them plus a phone modem... the Modem and one of the Visors was totally defective (they replaced them fast after months of tech support calls). But WORST OF ALL was the non functionalality of wireless modems with the Deluxe models (you have to buy the new Platinum or Prism models). The main reason I bought two of these was to use the PROMISED springboard wireless modules... but NO CIGAR on that one... now I'm &quot;dead ended&quot; with these &quot;DONKEYS&quot;
anything cheaper than $50 for 4000 points is a good deal. Got this for $47.99, and saving two bucks is better than nothing.
Be careful people! It doesn't support MFC210C although the product description at Amazon says so. Actually the box for the toner doesn't list MFC210C. So this is a mistake at Amazon website. I have to return it and buy model LC41BK.
Shopped around quite a bit for my next camera and settled on the Panasonic Lumix with 10x zoom and I haven't been disappointed. Excellent picture quality, good interface (not perfect - sometimes hard to figure out exactly what "mode" will yield the best pictures), beautiful and large LCD (with high setting for outdoor viewing), and that fantastic 10x zoom that takes close-ups and long shots with equal aplomb.All the features work extremely well and I've been very impressed with outside, inside, low-light, flash and backlit pictures that I've taken (and I've taken about 400 to date). The battery life is very good, lasting about 200 pics from what I estimate. While it doesn't charge with USB (which would be ideal) or have a cradle, the charger is very small and light and easy to travel with. The features on the camera are mostly automatic, but many can be adjusted manually pretty quickly to adjust to the situation.I'm also impressed with the video, in particular the ability to take 16:9 format video (and still shots too) makes it a must-have for anyone with an HD TV. The video isn't quite HD, but it looks fantastic on the TV. The only downside is how much space the video takes (I assume because of the Quicktime format). Get a big memory card - at least 4GB if not 8GB if you plan on taking lots of video.Overall this camera offers a relatively compact size and is as easy to use as any point-n-shoot with some of the most necessary features of a DSLR. It isn't professional quality - but it's as close as you can get for the price and size as most consumers looking to take great pictures will need.
I've used Maxell cassettes and VHS tapes over the years with no problems. Always a quality product....until now. I have used two 50-packs of the Maxell DVD-R and my DVD recorder indicates a bad disk error of some sort in about 1 in 5 of these DVD-R disks. At first I thought it was the DVD recorder, but I've since used Verbatim DVD-R and have not had one problem.10/8/10 update: Now the Maxell DVDs that successfully burned are starting to have read errors. What junk.
I don't know what problems the other reviewer had, but I got the same mouse, and I plugged it into my laptop running XP Pro, and it works fine. I didn't even have to install the software. Note: it is one of the biggest mice I've ever seen. In fact, I'd classify it as being closer to a rat. But that should appeal to those of you out there with big hands.
The shipping was more than the product---the seller was Canadian, and at the time the dollar was more favorable, but the seller did not convert the $.I spilled coffee on my mac and this little gadget saved me a whole lot of headache. . . durable, rinses well.
My daughter living in Peru asked if I could get this for her. Since shipping things to Peru doesn't necessarily get to the person you want it to it was sent to an east coast address where a friend was going to be visiting her. They put it in their luggage and delivered it to her. She absoulutely loves it..so mothers are always happy when they can make their adult daughters happy. She was the one that picked it out online. I'm the one who ordered and paid for it.
This is a great mouse. No bells and whistles but is perfect for a home office. Logitech is a reliable brand and consistently proves...worth every penny.For this price, you can't ask for anything better.
Hey. What can I say. Wife loves it and the food was good. Both of us are happy with the purchase...
A wireless mouse sounded like a marvelous idea since I have a laptop. I thought it would make things easier. In reality, the base stays connected to the laptop which also connects to a power source so you have MORE wires to deal with and a base dangling off the back of the comp. Regardless, I really really do love the mouse. You have to look online for the manual from the Logitech site because they don't print them, for some reason. They also don't give you any clue that you'll need to do this. That may be because I bought a refurbished one, though. Also, remember that you'll need to buy rechargeable batteries. They are a little expensive but not too bad.
I'm only giving this item 3 stars because the night light does not work. My contractor installed it for me; however, as far as the hair dryer itself ggoes, I'd give it 5 stars! Every woman should have this one in her bathroom, It's handy, neat because of the cord storage, snd really works fine. I'm hoping by the time I have my other bath done, it will be made in beige. I like to co-ordinate my colors.
Nov 2004. I just got the new white GE 40 channel Headset Phone.I had tried several small Uniden and GE handsets with an add on headset and all were terrible. I returned them all.This one is great. It attaches to my pocket. Its so light. The sound is clear and loud. The headset is comfortable.It is great to be able to write a review for something that works the way it is supposed to.PS I would have preferred black. If they make it in black I will buy one of those too and maybe give this one away.
I bought the Coby car transmitter to match my MP3 player. I am happy with it , and it works well. It was a good price and I've been using it for quite a while with no problem. I would buy this brand again.
I purchased this monitor to use with my computer. I was surprised to see the screen intermittenly black out and reappear. This occurred using the monitor at 1920 x 1200 resolution. I tried two different video cards, namely an ATI Radeon X1950 Pro and an eVGA GeForce 8800 GTS. Both are very good video cards that work fine with my Dell 20.1" LCD monitor. But the blackout problem occurred with both video cards. Sometimes the monitor would go black and never come back, so I had to turn off the computer using the power button. Thinking maybe I had a setting wrong on either the monitor or video card drivers, I tried Googling for "BENQ FP241W blackout" and turned up many instances of people experiencing the same problem. This issue has been around for years and has never been fixed. I recommend avoiding this monitor as it is manufactured with a defect that prevents it from being used to its fullest extent. But as far as I know it's the only 24-inch monitor with HDMI, so I guess I have to give it a little credit for that (one star).
My mother and I purchased 7 of these keychains for Christmas gifts this year, and the experience in using them has been mixed. I easily loaded the software onto my iBook (the small CD wasn't accepted by my laptop, so I downloaded the software from the site) and uploaded pictures to my mother-in-law's keychain before giving it to her. The set-up is simple and of the display is of good quality; I really liked the control of setting seconds between photos, the date/time, etc. My mother and I actually "received" these as gifts (she got herself one as a gift and gave one to me as well), but we did have problems with ours.Both, when plugged into the computer to charge through the USB cable, initially lit green - not red, as they were supposed to do. After leaving them plugged in for the recommended seven hours, and then calling customer support, I found that neither would hold a charge. The company quickly offered to send me a replacement for mine (I don't know what my mother's plan is at this point), and I'm looking forward to setting it up when it arrives.This really is a very nice gift - saves the trouble of carrying full-size photo prints (and saves money on printing pictures, too!). Despite our experiences regarding the charging issue, I really recommend this as a fun, easy, less-expensive alternative to, say, using an iPod to carry and share pics.
I type yor work everyday pretty much all day and this keyboard lets my hands rest comfortably and I don't get aches or pains in my wrist. I though the keyboard being split might be awkward but it isn't!
I've owned radar detectors in the past, and by I found the Cobra 6700 to be the best so far. I used it yesterday for the first time, and from time to installing it to operating it it's been very easy to use. Traveling the highways daily, just yesterday I found two speed traps, both using VG-2 and Laser, who &quot;missed me&quot; then pulled over drivers after me who were not aware of it! Already I have paid off the price of the detector instead of paying ticket fines! Picks up all radar bands including K, X, Ka, and even Laser and VG-2. It picks up the state police using radar detector detectors, so that you can detect a detector before they find you! And even while in VG-2 mode, it will still pick up laser! I can vouch that it picks up Laser and VG-2 from a mile away which the PA State Police use! Very easy to install and set up. Suction cups work well. Voice is loud. The only drawback I've found is that it does pick up radar that may be on a highway above or on the other side. But I'd much rather have a unit that picks up a more rather than none. Small enough to put in my briefcase when leaving the car, and easy to pop back in when ready. A great radar for a great price. You won't be sorry.
The amazon web page advertised a 3-year warranty, the item shipped has a 2-year warranty.
Kodak mc3: Versatile and Inexpensive GadgetIt's small, light, and rugged -- I take it everywhere -- school, the mall, vacation, hiking.I've used it for: mp3s on a airplane, videos of fish while waist deep in the ocean, videos while sledding/snowboarding -- even duct taped it to a friends model airplane and flew it around -- (cool movie)!Pictures: they look good if taken outdoors, or with some daylight -- (the lack of a flash is a clue to use mc3 mostly outdoors).Video: it got two quality settings -- one is great if you've got a lot of motion and detail. The other is if you want small files (for email) or you want LONG (minutes) movies. The length of a movie clip is limited to the amount of free space on the card. Files are QuickTime -- but the software can change them to .avi. (HINT: buy the video cable -- and recorded your videos to VHS tape.)mp3: has played 8 to 256 kbps mp3s; it has equalizer/repeat/shuffle; it displays title/artist/album info. Comes with a ripper and player software (RealJukebox for PCs; MusicMatch for Mac). Nice that it doesn't encrypt the mp3 file. (Comes w/ earbuds -- but I like the speaker. (Earbuds are nice for mp3s on the pc.))Software: I've got both mac and pcs -- it was easy to install on both. Was able to get stuff on/off easy -- but I like the explorer window more than the mac. The picture and video editing programs are very cool! Go google search for &quot;allan harris 1180 WHAM&quot; for some videos a radio station has done using the mc3 product.Three Comments: 1st -- you're going to use this A LOT -- go buy rechargeable batteries (two sets). (Although alkalines are handy when away from the charger.) 2nd -- Compact Flash Cards -- Big cards hold more, but cost more. What I do for a day is carry a 32MB card (w/ music) and three 8MB cards (for videos/pictures). Upload often. Or buy more cards. 3rd -- No light comes from the display, it is just a reflection. The display quality is like a good color display PDA. Pluses -- It's MUCH easier to see the display outdoors in direct sun light vs other camera displays -- and it's MUCH easier on the batteries. Minus -- It's harder to see it indoors -- but I think it is useable. (FYI: I've noticed that indoor pictures look better on the pc, than on the mc3 display.)Summary: I love it! Simple controls -- my five year old uses it to take pictures and play music ("Sesame Street" on the airplane). I carry with me in a pack or by the wrist strap listening to mp3s all the time. When I want a picture or video, mc3 is there. Expensive cameras and video equipment are for special occasions -- the mc3 is for my every day stuff.Punch Line: Simple, fun, easy, rugged, versatile, and inexpensive. Simple Elegance.
I read the online review and thought it is a nice one. It turns out the image and text is fuzzy and make my eyes tired. When viewing photo image, many colors are missing even I set 32-bit true color. I am going to return this one.
A wonderful camera for beginner to pro. The camera's many features allow you to grow from using automatic features to solely manual. Comfortable in your hands too. The eye start feature is great for action situations but should be turned off otherwise due to battery comsumption. The camera's many features allow you to use it under any and all situations and, even as a new photographer, come out with good photographic results. Many kudos to Minolta for providing one of the best instruction books I have ever seen with the Xtsi.
This cable was so short and it didn't even fit my keyboard, what a waste of money.
Good fit, if you take your time and like taking stuff apart, i would recommend trying this type of kit. Put it in my daughter's escort to replace stock radio. I'm no electrician so I knew to move real slow. Everything worked fine...looks good.
it takes time to get the right settings, but out would flawlessly. of course it isn't going to be as good add a modified camera for ir shots, but it does a decent job if you don't want to spend the money to convert your camera
Great, long lasting tape but be aware, only 4 out of 5 in the package worked.
I own two of them. The sharpness, detail, and light sensitivity is excellent. However, there is a significant issue with this camera: the Color CCD sensor can be permanently damaged by exposure to bright light sources, like the sun. The result is a faded, yellow splotch or streak in your images which never goes away. Repeated exposure to bright light will cause the entire image to have a yellowish cast and loss of detail. If you use this camera for viewing an outside scene, make sure you don't catch the sun inside the frame. As the sun moves through its ecliptic, it will steadily burn out more and more of the CCD until the burned section covers a good portion of your image and the camera becomes a doorstop. Both my Watchport cameras are damaged and almost unusable. I wish I had looked at one of the Axis cameras before I bought the Watchport. I've used the cheap Logitech cameras, Philips cameras, D-Link cameras, the Axis cameras, and none of them have had this issue.
The hdtv was well packed and worked just fine. The picture is fantastic on over the air hd stations, but not many are true hd but merely digital low def (most of the day). The remote control is very weak and I had to rebuild it for better performance. The speakers put out such loud treble pops especially with womens voices that people cover their ears, so I had to reroute the sound through the headset jack to my stereo. I could have routed it differently through other rca jacks, but Olevia in their infinite wisdom made the volume control not work in such an instance. I can control the 'headset' volume with the remote however, though it is a dummied down nearly bass free sound. My last support letter to Olevia about their abyssmal speakers received no reply. The TV is a good value for what it does, but like any product, has many shortcomings, and the tv stations have even more it seems. They are all abusing their HD bandwidth with multiple copies of 480i low def multicasting and rarely use their bandwidth for High definition.Let's hope the US government demands that they transmit at least ONE hi def channel out of their 5 or 6 broadcasting options. As for cable companies, beware, watch out for missing dolby stereo and jpg like image compression.
I purchased (2) of these brackets from Amazon because they work well on LCD flat panel TV's. Pay attention to what you try to mount on this bracket because it is built for 20" lcd's under 20 lbs. Also, make sure you check your flat screen to see if it has VESA mounting holes on the back.
At first I was optimistic with this product, partly because of the price, but I noticed that the TrueTip finger stylus was also included, so I decided to purchase it. The first time I cleaned my screen, it looked brand new! The moist cleaning cloth (step 1) cleans all the dirt, grime, dust, and fingerprints from the screen, the polishing cloth (step 2) really shines the screen up, looking like brand new! I have a few very small scratches on the screen, they seemed to have disappeared after polishing, however, your milage may vary. An added bonus to this great combination was the TrueType Finger stylus. At first it took some getting used it, it is kind of flimsy, but after a couple minutes it works like a charm. I found using my Palm pilot is more comfortable now when using the finger stylus. To keep your screen in ship-shape, clean it using the CompanionLink Screen Cleaner and polish it (just as the directions say), and use the Fellowe's WriteRight screen protectors right after the cleaning, your screen will stay just as it was the day it was bought! The screen protectors last about a month a piece (there are 12 in a pack), so this product should last about a year as well if you use it as I just said! I noticed it said on the box it also cleans eye glasses, computer screens, CD's, DVD's and Laser Discs!
These were a gift for my husband - I chose green because it's the color of his Alma Mater, where he now works - and I PAID MORE FOR THE GREEN (the blue earbuds were less expensive). Well, like many other reviwers mentioned - THEY ARE BLACK. I would have considered other earbud options if color weren't an issue.
Here is my preliminary review of this lens, as I also published on Dyxum website (with small modifications):The pros are clear - very sharp (even wide open), fast AF, great colors and Bokeh (Minolta style), accessories (drop in CP filter). Definitely the best Sony lens - a combination of CZ-type sharpness with Minolta-type colors/Bokeh/feeling. I use it mainly with 1.4xTC and it works as good as without it.The main con was also clear as soon as I got the lens - it is heavy! I used Minolta 400/4.5 and Minolta 300/2.8 HS (which is supposed to be as heavy as the Sony), but the Sony is much heavier. Even without the tripod collar. I don't have problem with holding the Minoltas, but with the Sony my hands are shaking. Actually I used it today for ~1.5 hours, and now, 3 hours after I am back, my left hand is still shaking. And I don't think I have Parkinson. Not yet...The other cons are related to the structure of the lens. First time I used it, I took out the tripod collar. But I realized that I am pressing many buttons accidentally. When I tried to used it with the tripod collar (thinking that I can hold it from the collar), it was very uncomfortable and I couldn't have a good hold.Another problem is the focus ring. It is big and nice to use when you want to use it, but it cannot be covered (like in Minolta lenses) and you can easily move it when you don't want to move it...*** UPDATE ***I used the lens a little more and I think I finally learned how to hold it. Now I can hold it without shaking. I just ignore my fear to press/move buttons/switches/focus ring and hold it in the most comfortable way for me (the back of the hand on the control panel with all the buttons and the fingers on the focus ring). I just need to remember to check from time to time that I press anything...****I also don't like the front "cap", which is actually more like a leather carrying case.And the last complain - there is no dedicated protective filter for the front element (like in Minolta lenses). I heard that the front element is the protective glass, but even if it is true, I cannot replace it by myself. So if I have a scratch on the front element I need to send the lens for service.Overall, it is a great lens! The image quality is amazing and makes all the cons irrelevant - if you want the best picture, this is the price you have to pay! I believe that most of my complains are because I am not used to the lens yet. I believe that after using it for a while, I will learn how to hold it in a way that my hands wil not shake and my fingers will not press the buttons. At least I want to believe it...
I bought this unit along with the Samsung 56" DLP TV. It came very quickly from Amazon (received in 2 days). It is excellent quality, exactly what I was expecting from a Sony. It setup very easy, I am running the HDMI Passthrough for both my HDCable Box and the Samsung HD960 unit as well. The setup of the device was extremely easy, easy to rename inputs and the theater setup wizard is very easy and works very well.Overall, the system is excellent and was a great value through Amazon. If it was at a retail price, I am not certain, but for the Amazon price it is definitely a good bargain.
I've had no problems with this product. I was hesitant to buy this because of all the bad ratings but I bought it anyways and I have no regrets!
It's good ink. If you have an HP inkjet printer and don't use it frequently, as I don't, I can say I've never had one cartridge go dry on me or become clogged from disuse. Off-brand ink, at least what I've bought before, also work well, but I'm not sure about their fade resistance.
The Tripp Lite did not work in any way for my use. All that was plugged in was my LCD 32&#34; TV, cable and DVD. Also unable to return due to hazardous materials....!!
We recently took a driving trip from Chicago to Key West making numerous stops in between, including metro Atlanta. I was able to load a significant number of maps onto the memory cartridge, covering almost all of the locations we traveled between Illinois and Florida. We were able to accurately navigate all of the major cities we visited which included Orlando, Daytona, Miami, Naples and Tampa, and never felt lost. More importantly, I never had to reload additional maps after the intital download which did take some time. However, whatever time it took to put the maps onto the cartridge in the first place was certainly made up for by the convenience of having them ALL there when we needed them!
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Best Thing: A wrist-rest where you actually DO have your wrist resting on when typing. Makes all the difference in the world: Elimates stress, not just in wrist but - for some reason -- in my shoulders as well.Been a touch-typist more years then I wish to count. On this keyboard, I type better than ever. Able to hit some keys that use to give me problems. Better accuracy; better speed.The extra specialized buttons for the Net, opening your Mail program and others that can be customized and/or changed; well that's 13 extra cool keys to have: one press = program opens (or volumn up and down, etc.)Also all 12 Function Keys have a "dual use."And that little Zoom Slider, well it works with my Photoshop and eliminates a big pain in the neck as far as zooming in on Photo AND Canvas.Back/Forward butttons work in my wordprocessing, jumping to beginnin and ending of lines; commands which save time, are useful, but I just never bothered with before.And, last but not least..they got the CAP LOCK light where you can ACTUALLY SEE IT!...and a few other lights there YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE and this is better functionaly.And did I mention the Extra set of Parenthesis Keys? Or the Extra Backspace Key (lol) -- I mean...Here's the Bottom Line: Microsoft got a bunch of real geniuses in one room and told them to forget about the Last Century of keyboard design and make something for the 21Century and thus we have -- the Microsoft NEK4000.Now...if it was only made by Apple with a bit of higher quality and more style; you know, chrome and brushed silver metal, etc. -- well, then it would belong in the National Museum of Science.Yup, that's how I feel about it.
It is Completely OVER PRICED. you can buy 20 for this price.
I was a little intimidated when I opened the box to discover the instructional video- Uh Oh! What was I in for? A friend had recently purchased a Pioneer CD Recorder and it took her a week to get the thing properly hooked-up and figured out. Yikes! I watched the stupid video and jumped into the instruction booklet - Needless to say I was up and running in less than an hour, putting records (remember those old things) onto CDs! Awesome! The sound quality is terrific, this thing is loaded with sensible options that enhance one's recording&amp;listening pleasure. I have not had any problems using TDK CDR and CDRWs purchased off the shelf from the local Tower Records. Philips invented CD technology, and they continue to understand how to put this technology to work.
There's a few different long USB cables. This is one of the "non-powered" versions. It seems to deliver as advertised. I've had no troubles with it.
The switch is simple enough. Easy to install, and worked without fuss for two years. Then one day, it died. Just a green power indicator light, and no Ethernet activity. I give this unit very poor marks for reliability. Get a Trendnet switch. Metal enclosure, 5 year warranty. This is the last D-Link product I'll buy.
This is my second Panasonic Micro System, and it surpasses all other manufacturers systems. The sound is excellent, and it has enough features to keep everyone happy. Never had a problem with my two year old Panasonic, and this is why I bought the second one for another area. Would buy it again.
I use a viking 128Mb CompactFlash card in my Canon S200 digital camera. Simply plugging the card into this reader and the reader into the PCMCIA slot on my Mac TiBook automatically launches iPhoto and imports the contents of the card into the laptop. Much faster and certainly more elegant than carrying around cables and using the camera battery. Highly recommended!
I purchased this fan for my 5 year old Dell Dimension 2350. My old fan started making buzzing noise about a month ago and I think it was near death. After reading these reviews, I decided to buy the fan.It took me 30 minutes to install because the screws were difficult to handle. But everything else was literally plug-and-play. Here's the steps for me:1) Remove old fan2) Screw in new fan3) Plug in motherboard detector4) Plug in power supplyIt was so easy and a perfect fit for my old computer! I have the fan on the highest setting and it's quieter than my old fan. This fan has probably extended the life of my computer by 3 years; I am quite happy.Also -- Dell wanted to sell me a fan for $93, so this is a GREAT price!
I have been working with network cables for years in school systems. I have just spent a day working with these connectors, and I am not impressed. These look like quality connectors, and the metal casing makes them appear to be heavy-duty so they would stand up to the stresses that teachers can put on a patch cable when frequently plugging and unplugging cables into their laptops.BUT--- the connectors seem to have a hard time making the necessary connections both on the computer end and on the switch end. The pop up tab that locks the connector in place doesn't pop up high enough, and the cable will dislodge easily. When I bent the tab to make it work better, some of the tabs broke off, so I had to redo the fitting.In fairness, the cable connectors were easy to make up and crimp, but the frustration in getting the finished cable to stay in place will keep me from purchasing this brand again.
It's good ,but after I bought it two days later ,I saw it somewhere $15 less than Amazon. I do not know why amazon can not offer that price ????
The TV going out after 16 months or so is no coincidence, just when the warranty expires so does the TV. Just read all the recent reviews. Samsung will do absolutely nothing, their tech support cannot fix this, it is a waste of time to even try. Mine started with the clicking while the TV took five minutes to come one, then ten, then nothing but clicks. It is basically like you are renting the TV for about a 1 1/2 yr. It was good while it lasting, great picture, good sound, nice look, oh well, no more Samsung for me.
Plug and play! changed out old switch in minutes. Silent, no fan!Just hope it holds up for a long time.
Bought these radios to use during a conference we hold where several of us have to keep in contact. The radios worked quite well, even in a larger facility with all kinds of other interference and even in areas where the other radios wouldn't.But as someone else noted, the belt clips are pretty worthless. They are not spring loaded, just hard rigid plastic that you have to carefully pry apart to get on your belt. I broke the first one just putting it on my belt the first time, and broke the other one later in the day even after being very careful with it.All in all good radios, as long as you don't mind carrying them in your pocket or purse.
I had purchased a compact Panasonic DMC ZR1 and actually contacted LowePro for help. Emailed my camera dimensions and model. Got back 3 choices, which saved me going through the many choices they have. I then read the reviews and was grateful that people gave the camera models they had for the case in question. This helped me figure out how the inside dimensions would work with my camera. I could look up their camera and dimensions and work from there. By comparing their camera dimensions and comments on fit to mine I knew that this case was my best choice. BTW my camera dimensions are: 3 3/4" (W) x2 1/4" (H) x 1" (D). I took into account the zoom lens sticking out some and chose this case. Not too tight. Not too loose. Just right. Thanks to Lowepro for their help and to all the reviewers. A great case. Protects the camera and gives versatility with its carry options. Just right for my needs.
I can't keep anyting connected to the internet for more than a couple of minutes without a disconnect. IM and PCAnywhere lose connection at the same time on two different computers. One wired, the other wireless.Transfering files from a wireless laptop to a wired desktop works flawlessly.Linksys tech support suggested upgrading to the most recent firmware, but the website specifically says not to upgrade the version 4 router with that very patch. Lovely.If you want a steady connection to the net, skip this router.
I finally bought this camera after about a year researching it. I was looking for a camera that could take both good video and pictures. I was surprised (disappointed) to find that there were not many cameras out there that would do this. I thought it was absurd to think I was going to have to buy a camcorder and a digital camera to get everything I wanted when it seemed to me they could easily combine the two. Finally, after a lot of looking I found the Optio Mx. The consumer reviews were great but the professional reviews were mediocre, so I sat on a fence about it for a while until the price was right ($159) and then, a year later, it was finally in my greedy little hands.The first thing that struck me was how small it was. This is a small but solid little device. It reeks of quality. Initially I was very impressed and my enthusiasm only grew as I started using it. The video is awesome, even in low light. It takes great looking pictures but I had to make some manual adjustments to get it just right. There are so many options and settings on this camera I had to read the manual a few times just to get an idea of all the things it will do.I'll keep this long story short. This is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Pentax has produced a truly great product here. I would suggest getting a 1 gig memory card so you won't ever run out of memory. And be patient, read the manual thoroughly, and definitely buy this camera!
So far so good. Haven't had any problem, but there has not been any lightning in our area, so don't know how well it works.
Adapter is good product for the price. It would be great if they made them with a 90 degree plug.
I purchased this unit for our master bedroom. The number of inputs were perfect for our setup; Digital Coax for the DVD and Optical for the Digital Cable box.Setup was fast, but I had to go online to get a good feeling about speaker location. The only real problem I had was no sound at first. This was after the auto sound setup, which worked fine. I was afraid to turn it up too high because I thought the problem was the inputs from the DVD player and Cable box. However I finally turned up the volume and started getting sound at around 30 (volume goes from 0 to 60). So to get good sound I have to turn the volume up to 50 to 55.There may be some problem with the unit's volume, and I'm verifying with Sony's support. I didn't see any other comments here about having to turn up the volume.For me the subwoofer was too loud, so I turned it down using the menu and remote. Unlike others, I didn't have any problems understanding the menu system. I also turned up the center speaker a few decibels.My main complaint is there is virtually no instructions about the remote. I have a Sony TV and DVD player, and pressing the TV button on the remote doesn't change the remote to control the TV. TV I/O still turns off the surround system. I'm working with Sony support on that now.Overall I'm happy with the system for the price.
***March 2012 Update!***Hey, how's it going colleagues! I just read a review I wrote about this lens Feb. 2011 of last year and I have to say that I had to completely revamp what I wrote about this incredible lens! It's crazy how you can grow so much, look at your past mindset and be slightly embarrassed. Throughout this review, I will make comments on what I previously wrote and how I've changed my thinking and/or elaborate on what I wrote.First and foremost, this is my most used lens. I have theCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, theCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens, and theCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. Even though I have these 'beasts' to choose from, the majority of my shooting requires me to be able to shoot from wide to a short telephoto like the 17-55. I only had the NON-IS version of the 70-200 2.8 last year and I didn't have the 28-135 at that time either however, this is one thing I can still agree with from last year's review til now. After purchasing the 28-135mm a couple of months ago, I realized how important it is to have a lens that covers 17-27mm on a crop sensor camera like myCanon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD (Body Only)and T1i. Also, compared to the standard 18-55 kit lens and the 28-135, the auto-focus of the 17-55 is a BEAST! It blows the 18-55 out of the water and the 28-135 is no slouch for the price however, the 17-55 at 2.8 focuses almost as good as my 70-200!Last year, I did mention a little something about the quality of this lens. I said, "The image quality is SICK! I was able to handhold quality shots at night, while it was raining at F 2.8 and 1/5 shutter speed. The image was still sharp! The lens was not exposed to the rain in case you were wondering." I still agree. This lens is 'still' a 'BEAST' when it comes to the quality of your images! I had the opportunity to shoot the Dallas Fashion Week 2012 and the only 2 lenses I used were the 70-200 2.8 IS II and the 17-55. On days I only used the 17-55, I didn't really noticed a 'Big' difference with the auto-focus of the two lenses, which says a lot about the quality of the 17-55. Now, when you talk about image quality overall, at the time of this review, the 70-200 is the king of all zoom lenses at 2.8 hands down however, the 17-55 definitely held it's own at the same aperture setting. I was definitely comfortable shooting a whole event with only the 17-55 in other words. No question about it. Also, the bokeh on this lens is incredible!I also said some crap I would love to see about the next version of this lens. I said that if Canon came out with an upgrade, I would love for it to be an 'actual' L lens. That honestly doesn't matter as there are plenty of lenses that aren't L lenses that will still get the job done! If you are all about L lenses, then by all means, stick with L lenses however, please don't down talk any lens that is not an L lens! I should know, I have one of the best L lenses out there. On top of that, me personally, one of the reasons why I chose the 17-55 is because it was Image Stabilized opposed to the 24-70L and the 17-40L. Also, check outCaptured by the Light: The Essential Guide to Creating Extraordinary Wedding Photography. David Ziser is a world renown wedding photographer who, in his book, states that he uses 9 lenses on a regular and only 2 of them are L lenses.Another thing I mentioned was weather sealing. Even though that would be a nice feature I wouldn't be too concerned about dust sucking inside the lens. I have had this lens for about a year and a half and I have yet to see a spec of dust inside of it. On top of that, there are times when I have had dirt on the front of the lens however, it never affects the quality of my pictures. Even when I would clean the 17-55, I never noticed any image quality improvement. I still believe it is important to clean your gear to prevent dust from finding a way in.Now that the 5D Mark III is out, I would love to use the 17-55 on a full-frame camera. One thing I mentioned in last year's review was a 17-55 with an EF mount and not just an EF-S mount. That would be incredible however, I don't plan on purchasing a full-frame for a while and when I do, I'm not getting rid of the 17-55 for a lens that will also fit a full-frame camera. The way I see it, I will always have a crop-sensor camera regardless if I have a full-frame camera, so I'll always have a use for the 17-55.One thing I will recommend with any lens that you own is a great UV filter and a lens hood. I have aB+W 77mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M)and theCanon EW-83J Lens Hood for EF-S 17-55 F2.8 ISon my 17-55 at ALL TIMES. All of my lenses have a B+W filter and a lens hood on at ALL TIMES including my 50mm 1.8! I believe you should have these items mainly to protect your front lens element from crowds, dust, bumps, finger prints, scratches, etc. You don't have to spend a lot of money (relatively speaking) on a lens hood for the 17-55 like I have. You can get some decent lens hoods for under $20 if you want however, just make sure you do some serious research if you get an off-brand version. Also, with the UV filters, I stick with B+W. You don't have to be exclusive to one brand like I have though. Just make sure you research what brands may suit your needs best. To a very minute degree, I've seen how a filter can affect the quality of your images, good or bad. Check out my review on theB+W 77mm XS-Pro Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating (010M).Last year, I gave this lens a 4 out of 5 stars because of my concerns with dust inside the lens. Now, I give it 5 stars because it doesn't bother me anymore. This lens is definitely underrated for various reasons with one being that it doesn't fit on full frame cameras. The 17-55 really is a beast and I definitely understand why it is relatively expensive. From research, if you want the Canon 17-55 but can't afford it, I hear that theSigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital DSLR Camerais a great alternative at half the price! Heck, I know that certain 3rd party lenses that are suited for crop-sensors still fit on full-frame cameras like the Tokina 11-16! Just make sure you do your research.PS: Even though this lens is suited for low-light performance, it would be best for you to learn as much as you can about lighting. Buying a low aperture lens 'alone' WILL NOT solve all of your low-light problems. If you are interested, check out theSpeedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites. This book, accompanied by the 17-55, has catapulted my understanding of photography to CRAZY heights within a relatively short time span. That is part of the reason why I 'had' to rewrite this review from last year!
Very nice quality with a heavy heat spreader on the bottom.I previously owned the aluminum version of this pan and decided I would like the same pan made of stainless steel when I noticed what I thought was a strange flavor with certain foods. I don't know if this is a health problem or not, but I decided to move to stainless steel. Therefore, you can imagine my disappointment when I found that the anti-burn spacer that you put on the bottom is made of aluminum. At least I have the option of not using the spacer. I have to wonder what they are thinking (or not thinking) at Presto.
****Scroll down for update*****June 2005 Review: After using a friend's SpaceTraveler at a recent software show, I finally broke down and purchased one for myself. I was initially worried that it would prove to be yet another "gotta have it" gadget whose appeal would wear off after a few weeks. Not so! This thing is hands down the most useful and intuitive item I've used since, well - my first mouse. Read on to find out why...The SpaceTraveler was made for people who work with high-end engineering analysis software, CAD software, animation, etc., and it greatly speeds up the workflow on those products. It does this by eliminating mouse clicks. No, it doesn't replace your mouse. You put the SpaceTraveler on the left side and your mouse stays on the right. You then have the ability to move the item on the screen (zoom, rotate, translate, pan) with your left hand and use the mouse in your right hand to select specific features. And, as I said before, the SpaceTraveler is so intuitive that you'll spend only minutes learning to use it instead of weeks adapting your workflow to new technology.So what if you don't do CAD or engineering analysis? What else does the SpaceTraveler work with? Surprisingly, a lot of applications support it. You can use it with Microsoft Office products (great for scrolling thru spreadsheets), Adobe products, and you can probably even play games with it - although I wouldn't recommend spending nearly $600 on an item if that's all you wanted to do with it. If, however, you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, you might benefit from splitting the workload between your left and right hands.Final thoughts - there are cheaper motion controllers on the market, but they're so heavy you can't travel with them. That wouldn't have worked for me. The SpaceTraveler is small enough to pack along and even comes with its own hard case to protect it. So is it really worth the price? For me, yes, it's worth every penny.April 2006 UPDATE: Like all good technology, the price on my little blue hockey puck has plummeted. You can even find them available from some places for around $200. It's been a year since I got mine, I still use it every day, and I still think it's one of the best things I have. Even better than my iPaq - and I never thought I'd say that!
This mp3 player is awesome. It's go great sound and is so small. It's lightweight and portable. The only reason I don't give it a 5 star is because it doesn't have that much memory. I can fit up to 10 songs on it. If it had more memory I would give it a five star. But great for beginners who want a mp3 player because it's so inexpensive and it's easy to use.
This is a sturdy, well made cable. Works well with our various pieces of equiptment.
I have bought the L70N for 3 years ago and during those 3 years, I have been constantly having problems with the monitor losing power randomly. It finally died completely a few months ago and there is no place for me to open the monitor to check what is wrong inside. Beware of the power issues that a lot of users have with this and if anyone knows how to open this monitor, let me know.
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my son. So, it's only 3 months old. He has his own process serving business. Thought this would be great due to size as people get a bit irate when he comes to their door with posting and camera in hand. This he could conceal in his pocket until he got back out to the street to get the picture. I'm very disappointed. I have a 3.2 megapixel that takes better pics than this 6 mp. Especially at night. Very grainy. Also darkens the shot considerably at night. 6:00pm looks like 10:00pm. Not wanting to hurt my feelings he didn't tell me that he'd had so many problems until last week when he received a post that was a rush order. His flash burned out. He didn't get the shot. He had to go buy another camera and go back out to the house. People pretty upset he was back to take another picture. I've never been so disappointed in a purchase. After people's reviews around Christmas time I thought this was a good camera. Just junk. Maybe for a 5 year old to play with. Don't buy.
My requirements for a MP3 player are:1) Use normal AA or AAA batteries. This way my music never stop.2) A good FM radio included. So I'm never bored by my MP3 collection.3) SD card slot. Copying files to internal memory is way too slow.4) File folder interface. Database based like iPod cannot continue playing the next album.5) Resume after power off or empty battery. A must feature for 15 minutes long classic music and audio book.Right now, this Coby MP-C683 is the only one fits all above. Before, the MPIO FL100 was the only one meeting my needs, but it was a PIA to copy files as it uses a special format on SD cards. My MPIO is dying; I searched hard for a better replacement, fortunately found this Coby. It is even much better than my expectations:1) Much better sound than earlier generations of MP3 players. All current low-price players made from China are all very similar, they must be using the same hardware and firmware with some slight tweaking. This Coby has the best sound among others I've tried including GPX and Lasonic. The included earbuds are not bad.2) Its firmware is also tweaked a little better than the GPX and Lasonic. The stupid thing is: the default screen color is set to red. If people don't realize that they can change it to 6 other colors, they may return this great unit right way just because of this.3) FM tuner is so far the best, better than the MPIO FL100 that used to be the very best, reception and sound quality wise. I love iRiver and iAudio players, except that their FM tuners always go to mono mode - what I cannot live with. FM recording is not for music though - mono only.4) The battery spring is much less strong than the earlier generation (C704?), making it no pain to take the battery out. The battery door should be improved in the next generation.5) Display many languages including east Asian such as Chinese.6) Decent battery life. A 1000mAh AAA NiMH will last for a day; then I just swap another AAA and my music goes and goes forever.7) Generous screen. Neat and flat buttons, easy to operate, no confusion and few chance for accident pressing. There is even a light for the buttons!A tip: once you connect it to your computer, press/hold the side Menu button to change its mode from MTP to Folder. MTP sucks, it is Microsoft's version of Apple database management for music. As another reviewer pointed out: resume feature my not work with MTP mode. As long as you know how to drag and drop files/folders on your computer, you really should never use MTP to manage your music.This is currently the only MP3 player I can accept. Target is getting Trekstor i.Beat Xtension in few weeks, which seems very similar to this Coby. As it is made from Germany, it might have better quality but it might not support east Asian languages though.In terms of MP3 players, you pay less for better, unless you are one of those who care brand more than music. Not all the low-price players are good, you need to find out a good one like this Coby. But I can tell you: the very best one is not found from the big brand names such as Apple, Creative, Phillips, Sony, Samsung, Sandisk...
I love this recorder. It is so simple to use and clear. Plug and play really makes it easy. I wish I had waited to buy the model that takes a SD card to increase storage. This one is not expandable. Good for ease of use though.
i got this item for long car trips to the greandparents house & hockey road trips. it skips back to the main menu if touched. also starts playing when standing up but then skips back to start/main menu as well. a waste of $$$
This is really good, I migrated to the Southeast where we have major lightening and thunder storms all summer long, so direct lightening hits often during the summer, and would have to unplug my appliances or else they would definitely fry without this. Ten times over I have appreciated this gadget, and use one in every room for electronics and appliances.
I purchased this product as well as the Linksys Wireless Compact Flash Network Card. The Wireless Router installed very easily and had superb instructions on how to setup all portions of the wired network. It walked you through the setup process step by step and even had a web based tutorial for you. I was up and running on the wired portion of the product within 15 minutes and I was surfing the internet from my desktop while my wife was surfing the internet from her laptop. All through the same connection!!! This was an experience that allowed us both to complete our severely past due college homework over the weekend without having to "take turns" using the internet. A truly marvelous product!HOWEVER. . . the WIRELESS portion of this product has NO documentation nor could I find ANY information about it on the Linksys website. I tried calling the supposed 24 hour 7 day a week technical support only to discover that they were closed. I was quite frustrated to say the least. I sent them an email late on Sunday night; early Monday morning they got back to me with a set of instructions that fixed the problem. I simply wish they would have been available on Saturday or Sunday so I would have been able to fix my problems and frustrations earlier.Overall, I take off one star for the lack of documentation about the wireless portion of the product and the lack of a place for the consumer to fix their problems. Other than that, the product saved my bacon for the weekend and I am psyched about using it in the future...
This lens provides a good low-cost fisheye option. It screws on the front of your existing lens using an adaptor ring. The quality of the images is NOT the ultra-sharp quality you are used to from D-SLR. But for under $100 bucks, I find them very satisfactory for fun close-ups, and for "recording the scene". I've posted two samples.The lenses are glass (not plastic) at it includes two caps - one for front and one for the rear, plus a storage pouch.Drawbacks/cautions: The weight of the lens may cause your zoom lens (i.e. a Tamron 17-200) to flex down a bit, leaving the image a touch low in the frame. The adaptor ring seems to have permanently affixed itself to one of my lenses.The vendor shipped VERY fast, and packed it very well.
This product works OK, but it loses signal strength in the switch. My optical cable (50ft) worked just fine running from my CD player to a receiver. When I added this switch to the mix, the signal strength was insufficient. I bought the Toslink amplifier and it worked fine again. The switch works OK for short cable runs, without amplification, but it bothers me that I have to power an amplifier to run a cable from this switch, which was unnecessary with a direct connection. Too lossy.
after reading most customer reviews and a few technical reviews on portable headphones the two names with the most positive comments were koss portapro and sennheiser px100 i bought both pairs to do my own comparisons after 1 week i submitted a review giving the portapros a definite edge although not a dramatic one after a full month of listening i no longer use the px100's i hear things on the portapros you don't even notice on the 100's i would like to amend my original opinion to say the portapros are significantly better and provide a lifetime warranty
this mouse is so small!!! it fits perfectly in your hand, it has a scrolling thing which makes it very easy to move around. i have a laptop and this mouse isnt big and bulky so it fits perfectly!!!
This is just what I was looking for. I have occasion to extract data from over 100 floppies,and since new computers do not have floppy controlers to install a drive, this works very well for me.
I just bought a Canon SLR and needed a little day pack to carry the camera and all the essentials. I do like all the compartments, it makes it easier to be organized. The first time I used it for a trip the zipper handle broke. I was at the airport and was in a rush to get my wallet into the pack. I must have pulled it the wrong way and the handle that pulls the zipper broke.
Being an average golfer that occasionally loses balls on the course and cannot tell much between an expensive brands and this one. It does the job at a fair price. I'll be reordering.
After getting tired of the original earbuds falling out and the poor quality sound of the so-called premium earbuds from Zune, I checked a lot of reviews and purchased these Koss headphones. The sound quality of these phones is excellent. They are light weight but still a little bulky. This is OK for sitting and reading a book, but make them not terribly convenient to travel with. Overall I am quite pleased with them and would recommend them with only the size caveat.
I just purchased this system from Office Depot for $[..] it is the very best system today for the money. With 250GB of hard drive storage space and 2GB of memory, it will do what I need it to do. It's fast, with a web cam and has a nice screen. Plus it has the ability to etch a label on the DVD/CD. Well worth the money. This is the 10th computer I have owned and is the best notebook for the money. The only thing I would have liked better would be a longer lasting battery (I estimate about 2 hours with the standard battery)
This thing does not print full size pages. It prints these tiny little sheets that arent good for much.Its connections to a computer are massively outdated, like from the 90's or maybe even the 80's. You would probably have to be a tech expert to even get it runningJust bite the bullet and get a Brother Laser printer. Laser printers are fairly low maintenance and the toner doesn't cost a fortune like inkjets do.
I bought mine from Costco. I discovered that audiovox does not provide tech support for the Costco units, nor a manual. My volume is poor. I have a feeling that this one is going back to Costco. I am not a technical person, but setting it up was duck soup. This is the first portable DVD player I have ever purchased and hope that the resolution on other brands is better. Right now, in order to get a good picture, I have to be in the dark. I wish I had known that Audiovox is owned by RCA.
Shipping was very rapid - received 3 days after ordering. I wanted a back pack for travel overseas because it doesn't tell people there's expensive camera equipment inside.It holds three cameras (one a small point and shoot) and three lenses with no problem. The small travel tripod is a little snug when carried inside. There seems to be plenty of room for filters and film for a week trip. Hardware and construction is heavy duty. I hope to be able to also carry the makings for a pic nic; i.e.; a bottle of wine, cheese, bottle opener. This will be a very tight fit but possible. Anything beyond this think about ordering the Tamrac full size packs.
I bought this product because of it's rating. It's such a great product! It reminds me of my appointments and I never forget anything now. I like the Splash Shopper a lot, it makes my grocery list so much better and it gives me an estimate of how much I will spend on groceries. The last time I did my list it said I was going to spend $175, and come to find out that's exactly what I spent at the store. I like the colorful screen. You can change the theme of it. This product is GREAT!!!! And the battery last a while. I would buy it again and again :)
The drive is nicely packaged, easy to install, and works nicely with the included backup software. However, my first OneTouch and its replacement have both failed in the first six months. Perhaps I'm just unlucky, but this level of reliability is unacceptable in a backup product. To add insult to injury, I have to pay to ship the dead units back to Maxtor.
I am so pleased with my purchase last month. The quality of the pictures is superb, sharp and clean, and what makes me most happy is that finally I have found a camera to eliminate the red eye problem! And everything in so elegant design.
Color coding for the outlets on the product are not really necessary, but this thing takes all the stuff I have to plug in and is a great value. Appears solidly constructed. Highly recommend.
Works great for small money. I bought this becaue I run an outboard equalizer and this unit has a "tape monitor" button which allows me to loop the EQ through the receiver easily. Sound is great, without a lot of frills. The A/B speaker selector switches are the only downside. When A + B is selected, the receiver routs each pair in series to prevent the load impedance from dropping too low. I have remote speakers that are substantially different than my main speakers and, when selected with A + B , the lower efficiency pair drops drastically in volume. I ended up configuring an external A/B selector switch that maintains 8 ohms even with both sets of speakers selected. Along with a stereo L-pad for the more efficient pair that I was using before, the balance is just fine.
For the price, it would be hard to beat the value in these headphones. The built-in volume control is a bonus. I purchased 4 of them for use by band members in monitoring recordings and so far they are working out great.
Took out of box, plugged firewire into iMac, did nothing else, LaCie Disk icon popped up on iMac desktop, and I just drag items to icon. No problems in weeks of use. Nothing could be easier.
It can do almost everything that the SB-800 can, plus it's a lot cheaper and lighter. Unless you need one of the feature provided by the SB-800, this flash will be a better choice.
I bought 2 for my Sony HDR-FX1, after discovering the OEM batteries were over $150 back then.Got these for just over $30 each, and they last just the same (I've had multiple shoots of over 6 hours of just straight recording time with no problems).They fully charge from empty in about 4 hours.Unless you want to go with the brand name recognition, why waste money when the batteries are identical in function.Definitely recommended!
This unit worked great for about a week. Then it died. It simply stopped working. Therefore, I am returning it.
Reviews for these headphones have pretty much summed up everything about them. I got them refurbished for less than half of retail. They're great, I've owned a lot of expensive headphones. Amazing clarity and great thumping bass they have my seal of approval. Do keep in mind they are annoying if you aren't the one wearing them.
The sound from these buds is wonderful, and they fit great.but, the con is after about a month or less,the covering over the wires deteriorates leaving the wires exposed.I have owned two sets and it's happened both times.So basically they are a waste of money due to that fact.
I bought this router after lots of research on another website. Amazon had the best price of course. Does exactly what it is supposed to do...no issues. Works great. I even have a signal outside of my house so I can stream music via wifi as I mow the lawn.
this one works like not having headphones on at all.feels lightweight and very cheap, what do you expect from chinese manufacturing their 2125 headset while also garbage at least makes your voice sound loud and clear although the earpieces and headset is so tiny and lightweight maybe a girl would like it better. their amp stinks too its 4.5 volts , plantronics amps are 7.5 volts but plantronics headsets and amps are also garbage, so i'd stick with the gn 2125 and gn 8000 amp. i think it sounds better because of the boom mic spongetip design. dont bother getting their most expensive headset the jabra biz duo the noise cancelling mic cancels everything including your own voice. you cant hear yourself in the headset.
Even at about $40, this camera isn't worth it. Fuzzy images (even when focussed) and yellow pictures (no matter how you try to adjust the settings) make this camera a total zero. I just bought it tonight and will be returning it first thing tomorrow. Bottom line...If you're thinking about buying it, don't. And if you already bought it, I hope you kept your reciept........... :)
This is the most attractive and durable case I have found. I-skin out did themselves. You wont be disappointed. Could come with lanyard like the Nano. Only draw back.
Good thing I got this at about 1/2 price that's about what it's worth and still pricey at $100 (normally $200).
it always bothered me that olympus DCs require xD care which is more expensive than SDs and most others. But this price is affordable, using m750 I can record up to 1 and a half hours, which is great!
I have other devices including the Delkin 32 bit PCMCIA card. This device is faster for my 4GB CF cards full of RAW files.I worry a little about the rotating USB connector. Over time this could be a point of failure. But for the past two months I have enjoyed the extra fast downloads.
I got one of these last year. Let me be the one to say: IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY!I do not have problems with the cradle, as some have expressed. It remains charged for a long time. For the most part, it is out of the cradle. When I have to charge it, I make sure it is making contact. The screen changes to let you know that it's charging.Programming took a bit of trial and error. I programmed everything, even the floor fan and my laptop computer. Everything I found with a remote control!. I tried controlling everything and found that it has a hard time with some commands (like changing input in my LCD TV). I took note of what was missing or weird, and put the functions I needed in the screen via learning mode. Problem solved.I most highly recommend this unit to anyone who is tired of having too many remotes laying around.
Finally, my search for the "perfect"? CD-R is over. I dislike colored CD-R's, I think they look tacky. And I've learned from experience that recordable CD's with a deep blue dye when recorded, usually sound corrupted after just a couple of years of use. These CD's have worked well in my Yamaha CDR-1300, and play in every other CD player I've put them in. This is my first spindle of them but these will be my ONLY CD-R that I use from now on. Or until(God Forbid) they quit manufacturing them.
I purchased this keyboard as a christmas present for my girlfriend. I hooked her laptop up to her 32" LCD and bought this keyboard to go along with the setup. The main intention was so she could browse the internet sitting on her couch without holding the laptop. Anyway, I didn't want to spend quite this much on a keyboard but I really couldn't find any other options (that weren't discontinued). The keyboard is incredibly light, is comfortable to use, and so far neither of us have experienced any flaws. It has been mentioned in other reviews that the keyboard will shut itself off after a certain amount of time to save the batteries. This is true, but as also mentioned simply clicking enter twice on the keyboard turns it back on. Also, she uses the keyboard at a distance of about 8 feet but I tried it at about 15 feet and it still worked.
First and formost, the SmartDisk Flash Trax XT is designed to backup and review your digital images. I use it for two devices: Nikon Digital Camera and Marantz portable recorder. I have no problems seeing the raw files from my camera, or playing back audio recorded on the Marantz recorder. Why I love this device is that it provides me plenty of on-demand backup for my field recordings and photos, while providing me some basic entertainment capabilities.Copying a memory card: Just stick your Compact Flash card in the side and press copy. It will copy the card to a time-stamped folder. Note-copying your card does not erase it, so if you backup your card, and continue shooting, without reformatting, you will end up with duplicate files, each in their own timestamped folder. The Flash Trax XT does not decided whether a file is a duplicate or not, rather everytime you backup your card, it places that backup in a new folder.I successfully use SanDisk 1GB CF and Fujitsu 4GB Microdrives with the FlashTrax.Caveat, I can only backup 2GB SD cards using my SD to CF adapter, even though the adapter will read larger cards in my laptop.Music Player. The music player sounds good, but it's no iPod. When I really want music, I carry my iPod. However, I keep a couple thousand songs on my FlashTrax so if I'm working in a studio, I can have music. The music player will play MP3 (I would never use Microsoft WMA-ever!) but it will not play AAC files. You can choose a song or playlist when displaying photos in a slideshow.Video Player. I have managed to get some DVD content into this device from DVD's that I OWN, by using MediaFork (Mac) and choosing Divx/MP3 as the file format. MediaFork's MPEG4 isn't compatible with the FlashTrax XT. Again, it is handy to have a couple movies ripped for travelling, and fun to have some favorite comedy episodes handy. Cool Feature-using the included AV cable, you can display anything on the FlashTrax screen on a TV with RCA inputs. Video playback looks pretty good, no skipped frames and only a little fuzzy on a normal TV.Photos. The core purpose of this device is backup, storage and display of photos. I keep my favorite images in a seperate folder all the time, which gives me the ability to view them or share with others anywhere. In addition, the camera card backup is handy and simple. This feature is well-thought out. You can also playback photos in a slide show, even pick an mp3 song.Radio. The radio only works if a cable is plugged into the headphone jack. Either headphones or an audio cable connected to speakers will work. The cable should be at least 3 feet long. Reception is alright, but could be better.Audio/Video recorder. Strangely, this device has an analog capture input. It records computer-quality video, which plays back nice on the screen. I've used it as a backup to my video camera, although the quality is worse, once I had a tape eaten in the camcorder and the Flash Trax video was the only source of an important speech at a wedding. A little After Affects made that video clip useful in the final product.Overall, this is primarily a photography data storage/display device with some fun features. As a photographer, this device is priceless. If you are primarily looking for a portable audio/video playback device, this is no competition for a Video iPod.Note: I had absolutely NO problems upgrading my original hard drive to a new Hitachi Travelstar 160GB laptop drive. The unit had no problems formatting the drive, and it has been working well. I recycled my old 40GB drive into an older laptop. So, if you have the 40GB model, there is upgrade hope. At 160GB, I find this device to be extremely useful.
I came home from a month's vacation in Japan back in 1999 with this nice little camera I picked up in Tokyo. After taking some of the most stunning photos on my way up Mt. Fuji and around the southern Japancountry side I thought this was just the best at the time. I got homeand started using it more indoors where it didn't perform the way I'dhoped, but some of the photos were just so perfect, the ones not so goodI chalked it up to whatever I was drinking? But....the major flaw thatoccured with this camera was suddenly the two duracell ultra 123 lithum batteries for this camera @ $16.00-18.00 were getting eating within a 24 hours after I put them in the camera. It was a mistake to have purchasedthis in Japan as I was told there was something seriouly wrong and itwould COST to have it fixed. I was also told that the camera's flaw wasthe design of having the pop up flash on/off where it could accidentlycome on while in the camera bag. I decided I didn't want to sent this outand put out more $$ for this. I found taking the batteries out was thesmartest thing to do but if you forgot, the next day their dead, didn't much care for dealing with this anymore... and now with all the newdigitals out, this will be a backup if I can find the batteries in thenear future?? Has anyone experienced anything like this on their CanonZ135???
I am very pleased with this portfolio. It looks very professional and clean. I would definitely recommend it to others. It cost a little more than I would have liked, though. But overall I'm very satisfied.
I bought the HP PSC 1210 because my HP PSC 750 with 2400*1200 dpi (which I LOVED TO DEATH) broke. I tried to have it repaired, sent it to HP, and for TRIPLE THE COST OF WHAT I PAID they would fix it ($700!). So instead I opted to just buy a new one, this 1210v which claims it can print 4800*1200, and for the low price of $100.Even when it was fresh out of the package the 1210 DID NOT live up to the quality of my old one, let alone exceed it as its specs promised. It took forever to print photos, and the end result was not what I was hoping for... you can definitely tell that you are looking at pictures printed at home, even with the 4800*1200 optimized dpi selected (the highest quality you can choose to print with). For the average person looking to print amateur family works of art, this is a last resort in my opinion. I think this printer is more aimed at high school/college students who need to complete their reports, and such.My sons' toddler friend pulled a paper out of the feed once and now this one is broken as well. The symptoms: Just printing documents of presentable quality is a random thing. Pictures are skewed and striped with the worst color quality I've ever seen, everything comes out at a slant and the borders are rippled or wavy... it's almost funny! Not to mention the constant clicking and halting at the end of every page that I try to print. Ridiculously, now in order to print anything at all I have to press the resume button after EACH page.One year after buying the 1210 and I'm gonna skip the $700 repair fees, throw this one in the garbage, and buy an Epson. You get what you pay for!
Just got a D40x with the big-boy Nikkor 18-200mm VR AF-S. Since it's all brand new, I ordered up this Camera Armor and slapped it on. It does come out to a tight fit and takes about 5 minutes to wrangle it on. The camera is now easier to grip with the rubber, and also I feel more secure setting it down and not worrying about scratches. All the controls seem to be accessible. The clear plastic shield over the rear LCD screen fits perfectly and I haven't noticed any significant detriment in picture quality (although I haven't checked out the screen performance in the sunlight...glare might be increased). The lens hood armor works with my UV filter and lens cap ... but it's impossible to change the filter without removing the lens hood armor. Also, the original lens hood that came with the lens doesn't work with the rubber one...not that it should.Finally, some people were complaining that the armor just makes the D40/D40x too bulky. Since the D40 is small to begin with, I actually prefer the more rugged look that the armor gives it. However, I doubt this would save the camera or lens from a waist high fall.
If you need a wireless router today, before the final version of "N" hits the markets, this inexpensive and easily configured router is a good buy. A strong signal at 300' from the base station has been my experience.Regarding the overheating issue raised by other reviewers, I have not experienced this problem (I purchased the WGR614 v6).In addition, it offers the choice between the stronger WPA-PSK data encryption approach and the older 40 and 128 bit WEP security approach.As another reviewer commented, it is best to initially configure the router using a wired connection - to avoid any drop of service when changing wireless security settings.
this product is very good for keeping my Zen nice and clean, although the composition of the plastic cover is not very good as it could easily fall off at any time...But it has had no negative effects so far and it's a good and reasonable price.
Best headphones I ever bought. The sound is awesome, deep bass and everything. It's like having two Cambridge Soundworks speakers on your ears, only the headphones are much lighter:) Plus, they don't mess up your hair when you wear them. And yes, those who wear eye glasses will feel a slight discomfort since the frame from the glasses is constantly being pressed into your ears by those anti-slip rubber thingies. But you'll get used to them. And hey, it's either the slight discomfort or your hair getting messed up.
This sub woofer complemented my YST-1 surround system perfectly. Most of what a sub does is felt and not heard and this does an excellent job. There are better out there, but this hits a sweet spot at its price point.
This arrived packaged and labeled in the orginal packaging. Genuine Lenovo battery and such a savings.
I got this HDMI cable for $.01 and it works just fine. I was thinking that this might be some kind of hoax, because it was so cheap, but I use it for my Blu-Ray player and it looks awesome.
This can do everything it advertises, with no problems. It's easy to mount, easy to set up, easy to use. I haven't used the traffic detection yet, so I don't know how good that is. But I've used this in two different cities, with successful directions for the most part.Trying to find a place is natural enough, as it breaks things down into multiple categories (example, Places - Food - Pizza, etc.) and returns places that are currently closest to you. You can also enter the address if you know it. You can also set a hot button to Home, which is nice to have a set favorite location to go to. The Bluetooth integration is nice too. It will give you a hands free setup, if you don't already have one.Of course there are some quirks that I found, which may or may not have solutions. The primary one is that once you enter your destination, and receive your path route, there isn't an easy way to get an overview to ensure it is taking you to the right place. Zooming way out on the map far enough, is rather painful. So, there is an element of trust that needs to go on. Luckily it hasn't steered me wrong yet (that I know of). The other minor quirk is that trying to browse places isn't as good as I'd like. I was in a strange city (Kansas City) and wanted to find good places to go. The places it returned to me seemed limited compared to what I had seen earlier in Google maps. But, it did return enough that we had a good time with what was provided.All in all, I would recommend this unit, since it definitely does what it is supposed to ,and it does it well.
This is a wonderful camera for a beginner like myself. The package with the two lenses and DVDs is quite a bargain as well. I have been taking pictures at college basketball games and have been very pleased with the quality of the pictures, even with a less expensive lens set up! If this is your first SLR camera, I would reccommend it simply because it's not confusing and it takes wonderful pictures. I'm sure a professional wouldn't be satisfied, but that is why they make higher priced Nikon cameras.
I remember this brand from when my mother used it when I was a child. Excellent cooker, the stainless steel is heavier than the aluminum but looks better and is easy to clean. The mechanism of "rocking" as an indicator takes some getting used to but is pretty staightforward.All in all excellent quality and in the past 2 months no problems yet.
I have 4 of these printers that I use for special events at the church. I bought 4 packs of ink for Halloween and one of them gave me the low ink notice after only printing about 10 of the auto nozzle clean prints.I thought it might be a fluke, so I just let it print until it ran out, which was about 20 prints later.I threw that cartridge away.This weekend, I bought 6 print packs and 1 of them did did the same thing. Reported low-ink after only printing the Auto Nozzle prints.I haven't printed any prints from the cartridge, I ejected it and put it back in the box.$33 is a lot to spend to only get 20-30 prints out of a cartridge.
I was amazed by this card after using another brands regular speed card. This card is very fast allowing you to use your continuous or burst mode. I have found this card to be very reliable and have not had any issues with it. After using it for awhile I ordered a second one without hesitation.
I bought these cables back in September thinking that it was a great deal. Initially, I had no complaints - I connected an hdmi from my Sony DVD player to my toshiba TV and it worked great. About 3 months later, however, we started having some problems getting the DVD player to play into the TV. We would unplug the HDMI cable from the DVD player or TV and replug it back in, and it would work again. Minor struggles like that became more and more frequent until most recently when even making minor adjustments did not seem to get the DVD player to work into the TV. We tried a different HDMI cable, one made by amazon, and the DVD player worked. We tried putting this HDMI cable into a different slot in the TV but that didn't work. Overall, I think that this is a good buy for short term but that these do not last long enough to be used on an everyday basis.
Received 2 12-foot cables rather than the 2 14-foot cables, which I ordered. Also, I have ordered these from Amazon before and I don't think they are "Cables To Go" products that ShopCloseouts shipped. The have different snag protectors and are different looking cables, which are much rougher because the outer covering seems thinner which is causing bulges from the wiring inside. I have been ordering from Amazon since they opened in 1995 and this is one of the first times that I did not get what was described from Amazon (or an Amazon Marketplace seller). Very disappointed.
This is the first time I've been inspired to write an Amazon review. This thing is awesome. I used to have CD-ROMs littering my desk as I switched from task to task. But this little holder keeps them out of the way and out of harm's way. The material they used for the holder is very soft and doesn't seem to scratch disks--overall it's very sturdy and will probably last for years. I highly recommend for anyone who works at a computer all day.
I have reviewed the Vx vs the Handspring Visor Deluxe and have seen them both in operation. Sure the Handspring is a little larger, BUT the $200 price difference is better! Handspring also has a toll free number for support.Plus the upcoming products that will be available show that they are looking at the future! 3Com, look over your shoulder, there IS competition!
I have used and recharged my batteries nearly 100 times already and it shows no sign of giving out. Perfect for remote controls or other battery "hungry" devices, but they work just like normal batteries as far as life span is concerned. I would recommend this product to anyone!
This modem is used for our cable connection. There was no interuption of service it works just like the one we had from the cable company.
If you're going to buy a modem and you have a StarTac phone. Forget the hard line! This thing is great. It was a snap to get it working with both my Jornada and my Dell Inspiron. Bandwidth is very good and I have had 0 problems in 30+ connections the past two weeks.
I purchased this item but It did not work for me, it's poorly constructed and too flimsy so I gave it away.
It warms up the color but I wouldn't use it solely for everything. I wouldn't recommend to use it in portrait. The filter pink-like color. So, it pop ups anything in range of this spectra, means: the red tone will be added to your face. A combination of 812 filter with UV Sigma filter reduces this effect and, actually, makes skin color look more natural, I'd compare that combination with Cokin 81C filter. The Tiffen 812 transparency is about half stop, what adds a bit contrast to your pictures. The filter (62mm) well made and did not give a vignetting at 18mm focal length (with Sigma 18-200mm lens) even with UV Sigma filter on. The filter has internal thread which allows to put on another 62mm filter.All in all, the 812 warming filter enhances pictures, it did make my pictures soft, the price is right, in my opinion - worth to buy.
I did intentionally drop the cd player onto my bed to see if it would skip...no skipping....it then fell to the floor & was then kicked, that was all accidentally....but, it still didn't skip! INCREDIBLE!!The only negative part of the transaction is that I still haven't received the car kit...I did get a shorted out set of earphones....still waiting for the car kit.....
I, too, was thrilled with this television when I first received it. It has been a pleasure to use in my kitchen, until recently. First, it decided that sometimes it would play a disc and another time it would say it was an "incorrect disc." Now it has chosen to eliminate channels, willy nilly. Channel scan just shows every number from 2 to 69, except for the local channels we've been watching for the 2 years we've had it.Toshiba cusomer service knows less about the TV than I do....so, it will get 1 star from me. Such a product, at such a price should last more than 2 years in my opinion.
I bought this model because the previous model did not come with the UK maps.The instructions sent to me by Garmin to load and update the new maps were complicated and unhelpful.This model had accurate instructions and was helpful.Sometimes the route it chose was longer but the landmarks etc were precise.I would recommend this to anyone who is traveling in the UK
Purchased the HP wireless printing upgrade kit and it doesn't work. After installing/unstalling multiple times!Time to take to return - time - gas and inconvenience, is just not worth it!
Bought for my children at christmas. Both were able to work the player with no help from me on downloading or settings. (kids are 11 & 14) Sound was impressive with clear highs and good bass. I enjoy the rechargable battery so now my remotes for other devices dont get robbed for their batteries!!! Everything I wanted at an affordable price what more could you ask for?
This LCD TV is far better than my previous Cathod Tube 27" Sony TV which died all the sudden after 14 year problem-free service last month. Although it is somewhat more expensive than the other brands for the same dimension. The feature and picture quality of this TV is worth the extra money. The built-in tuner enable me to get all the local HDTV channel free. The HD pictures from this TV are awesome. No issuees and happy with the purchase so far after having it for a month.
I bought this printer after my 5 year old Deskjet 930C died. I wanted an inkjet that had built-in network connectivity for use in my home network. I considered the Epson C84N, but it does not have a duplex accessory and the network connectivity is by way of a bundled print server device. Then I found the HP 5850. It had the features that I was looking for. It can be connected via USB cable, wireless 802.11b, Ethernet cable, or all three at once if you wish.The out of box experience was very good. Plugged in the power, inserted the ink carts, and connected it to my router with a CAT5 cable. The first time it is powered on with the ink carts installed it goes through a configuration that takes 2 or 3 minutes. After that, the printer easily found an IP address using DHCP. Installation of the software from the included CD was equally smooth on both of my Win XP Pro pcs, the software found the printer and was ready to use within a couple minutes. Best of all, the duplex accessory from my old 930C also fits the 5850, saving the expense of having to buy a new one.Print quality is very good, and is quicker than my 930C. Picture quality is much better and that is with the normal tri-color cartridge, I have not yet tested using the photo cart.Overall, I am extremely happy with this printer, it is a very nice upgrade from my previous inkjet and just the thing for those of us needing to easily share a printer on a small network.
Overall this does a decent job of giving you a nice, evenly lit place to photograph small items. The included lights work well despite getting very, very hot (but what lights don't). My only gripes are with the background sheets having huge creases in them (I'll have to try the iron method some people are using) and the nearly useless camera stand included.UPDATE: My initial review was pretty harsh due to me receiving an opened unit which was taped back together to appear new. I left a poor review here as I misread the page and thought it shipped from the manufacturer. While looking into it I did notice mine was shipped from just a random Amazon seller thus making it unfair to the company and have updated this review accordingly.
The product that was sent looked wonderful,however it does not work. The iPod will not hold a charge.My mistake was not to notice there was not a return policy for this vender.Now I have a $70.00 lemon.This does not reflect against Amazon,but the individual vendor.
I use these to clean every movie I receive from Netflix. I repurchase these wipes every couple of months to clean rented Blu-Ray movies, Wii, and PS3 games. I prefer to see the dirt I'm removing. Make sure you wipe back and forth, away and towards the center of the disc, instead of wiping in circles, as stated in the directions.
I got a great deal on this card just before Christmas for $30.00. I couldn't have made a better choice. I have a Cannon Powershot A540 (6mpxl) and this card works great for me. Holds well over the number of photos i'll ever need to take. I'm up to 200+ currently-and the quality of the photos are much better than the generic card that comes with the camera! Great choice card for a higher mega-pixel camera (5+).
This is seriously the thinnest and most elegant IEEE1394 cable on the market. It's even thinner than iPods' USB cables!Too bad they don't make any others like that. I'd buy a couple USB A-B for my printer and scanner right away.
Been using it for 1 week. Only weekness is telephoto could be a little stronger. Very happy with the images & video clarity.Excellent camera for this type of camera.
I continue to be amazed at the quality of these Epson inks. Their archival/long-life qualities are very impressive.
I hook this up to my car through the tape deck.(yes both my cars have tape decks)The good: runs on AAA battery, long battery life. I use this every day on my 7.5miles 20mins commute, and occasional jogging/exercise. Supports chinese character. Support wma. Plug this into the USB port(windows xp) and it acts as an flash drive where you direct drag and drop files. No crappy itune needed. I bought this to replace the Dell Ditty which was smaller but unreliable, and also as an alternative to my Ipod which doesnt support wma. Sound quality is decent, but I dont really care for my radio talk shows. And unlike ipod, I can leave this ugly thing in my car without worrying someone gonna break in. Becasue of the size, the main buttons are very easy to press which is important when you are driving.The bad: The designer needs to go back to design school as this is one ugly piece of equipment. For a 512M unit this is pretty big. The battery life indicator is not accurate when I use my 1.2v NiMH battery, it shows full life when it is about to die.Bottom line: Good for old-school people like me, not for show-offs. No custom rechargable battery or painful softwares to worry about. But dont hang it on your neck unless you want to make a fashion anti-statement.
I've had this monitor for about a month now and I can safely say that I made a very wise decision in buying it. I did alot of research prior to buying it and I was slightly put off by the brand name (I'd never heard of Kogi) but my doubts were unfounded.You open the box, plug it in to your pc and your basically done. There is an auto tune function which gets the best color and clarity settings and, after I had set the text setting on my pc to true type, the text was just as clear as the graphics. Since then, I have never had to touch any of the settings.The only thing wrong with it is the really bad speakers built in which are very small and sound tinny. I have other speakers which I use although if you're not bothered about sound quality, the built in speakers are fine.Whether I'm typing a letter, playing a game or browsing the web, both graphics and text are crystal clear and with a response time of 20ms, you cant go wrong. It looks great and for $299, it's clearly a real bargin.
I have three of these cables. Knowing what a ripoff Monster, et al are I bought the least expensive HDMI I could find at Target. (These were the days before I discovered Monoprice.) I had one running from my PS3 and one from my HD cable box. Then, when I bought a receiver for home theater sound, I added a third. I have had no issues with this cable at all. It was a great value, even when I paid $40 for it at a brick and mortar store. It's an even better deal at $12.
I got mine at Wal-mart for $220.00,in 2002. I still have it today. I use mostly to take pictures of family members. The only thing I didn't like was it didn't record auido.. That is my only complaint. It surived my test runs for over 6 years. This will last a long time!!!
I get these to replace the Sony MDR-V150 headphones I was using at work (they were getting horribly uncomfortable.) Wow! What a difference!Given their size, they are much lighter than I would have expected. I have worn them for four or five hours at a time with no discomfort.Despite their weight, they feel pretty solid to me (other than the cable, it feels a bit thin.)I can't complain about sound quality, either. Some people say they are too quiet, but I haven't had a problem using them at my desk at work.All in all, I would say well worh the money.
I am a senior software developer at a healthcare IT company. Our customers requested a specific type of report which needed to be printed on 11x17 paper. We had no such printer in-house.I did some research, found this printer at HP, ordered it fromAmazon and had it in my hands in 2 days. It took about 20 minutes to hook up and I had my 11x17 report which I can now forward on to my customers. The service was incredible and the printer is perfect for my needs!
The monster power surge protector improved the picture and sound quality of my home theater system. The spacing of the outlets for plugs is ideal and adapters fit easily. It was a nice suprise to receive gold connecting cables with it to connect to the cable box.
My hubby owns an old computer and an old printer..I could not find an ink cartridge for the printer until I went on Amazon.com Thank you!!!
My Sennheiser PX100 finally wore out so I was going to go get another, then found out it had been discontinued and now would cost over twice as much to get it again. So I did a little research to find out what the next best thing was.It seems to be pretty universally agreed that the Koss Portapros are about as good as the PX100s, so I figured I most likely wouldn't mind them. As it turns out, I can't stand having the things on my head.Maybe it's just me, maybe my size 7 3/4 head is just beyond what these things are designed for, but wearing them is like wearing a too-tight baseball cap where the button on top is constantly being pushed down into my skull and tearing out hairs every time I try to adjust it. By appearances I thought that the pads above the earpads were designed to push against the temples to even out the tension, and I suppose those would work if your temples stick out well past your ears. There are switches on the sides that are supposed to loosen the Portapro's grip on your head, but when I do that it brings the temple pads closer, which puts the tops of my ears up against little plastic hooks between the temple pads and earpads and that's about it.Other than the discomfort issue, I guess they sound pretty good. I don't think the folding design is terribly practical, most headphones that fold do so to make them flatter and less likely to get crushed or caught on something. These fold into a fat, C shape which is perfect for accidentally snapping or crushing. It doesn't really help you get them in your pocket.Most people seem to like these headphones so I guess I'm way in the minority, but I figured I'd post this for people like me with a larger than average head who may experience similar discomfort with them.
Good first impression since it was packaged well and one third charged for immediate test. Appearance is very much like the original.
This IntelliFlash has worked really well with my Compactflash card however I have had problems using it a Smartmedia card. Not sure why? Definitely would recommend it!
Since this piece is so small, I decided to pick up another one and the price and availability from Amazon fit my needs.This is an exact manufacturer's replacement part and covers the eyepiece if you are taking long exposures or timed shots and keeps anything in the eyepiece from changing your shot. Used with my D7000 but also works with my D50 DSLR.
This card was a good replacement for the original card which came with a recent camera purchase. The 1GB memory lets you take a multitude of photos without stopping. It was a great asset to my camera purchase. I would recommend the product to anyone.
There are plenty of brands of lighting stands and rigging on the market, but Manfroto stands out because of the quality of its construction. They make rugged stuff and this boom is no exception. The set up takes a little head scratching but it is not hard once you figure it out. All the joints are solid and the metal tubing seems to have a good heft to it.I'd make sure to put the sand or other filler you might use in the sandbag counter-weight into ziplock bags before I put them in the provided item but that is about the only additional thing you will need to get lights up and running above your subject. Aside from the weight of the bag, this item is also highly portable and wont take up much more room than a sturdy tripod in you lighting bag. This makes it great for a fixed studio or for lighting in the field. Great item by a solid accessory company.
Everyone who walks, jogs, runs, cycles or sweats needs to own Sennheiser headphones. Not only do they work beautifully they are super cool. I get stopped at the gym all the time.
I was looking for a fax/printer that didn't take up too much space and didn't cost a lot. I am really satisfied with this product especially considering the price. It prints quickly and the print is clear and crisp. The cartridges are easier to replace than my Lexmark. I've had no problems with the fax function. As a matter of fact it faxed very quickly. I like that the trays fold up making it less obtrusive. I didn't expect a big professional office fax/printer but the 4315 performed better than I expected. You sacrifice some ink tank size for a small printer size but it's worth the trade off. It's not the quietest printer I've used but still not bad. I've sent some pretty big files to it with no problems. I like that it warms up quickly and you can print within seconds of turning it on. Overall it's an excellent printer for the price.
I was absolutely astounded with the amazing clarity of these binocs. Tremendous zoom range, small enough to pack anywhere, and again, tremendous, stunning clarity. Buy these!
Wait...you STILL haven't purchased this camera!??! What are you waiting for? I bought the 990 when it first became available at Amazon.com back in July. I've been using it for everything. I take it on mountain bike rides, take it to the beach, use it for fast action sports, portraits, you name it. I love taking movies with it, too. They're very easy to load into Premiere to add special effects. This camera has options and features designed to work in all environments. Make sure you have V1.1 software, though. With V1.0, I was DYING while waiting for the camera to store all the pictures I took while in continuous mode. This is one of my favorite modes, especially with soccer games. But, with V1.1, as soon as you let go of the shutter release, the camera is ready to take more pictures. This fix makes the camera as near perfect as can be!I purchased the 2X telephoto lens...OH MY GOODNESS. This lens is incredible. I think the pictures are even SHARPER with this lens on. It amazes me. The 3X telephoto lens is now available and I have no doubt that it will exceed my expectations. I also purchased the remote shutter release which adds more features to the camera like time lapse photography! Cool for sunsets/sunrises. Also, if you think the swivel feature of this camera is going to cause problems...DON'T. It's the neatest thing and one of the biggest reasons I decided on this camera over the Olympus.Well, why haven't you clicked the &quot;Purchase Now&quot; button??? Hurry!
got an iPod with earbuds...but the earbuds just wouldn't stay in while we worked out....this headphones do the trick...same idea as earbuds...but they stay on your head!
This keyboard feels very much like a regular fullsize keyboard. I found it easier to use than the smaller versions. The keys have a great feel to them, and your hand rests comfortably in position. There are even places to put your stylus. I love this thing!
I purchased this auto switch for switching printing between my Windows 98 and Windows XP computers rather than having to move the printer cable each time. Easy to hook up, works as it should and has a reset button to wake the computer/printer up if for some reason it doesn't automatically respond. It's hard to find hardware that works with Win98 so this is a gem.
It was a tough decision choosing a new TV with all the choices on the market. I really beleive I made the rightchoice with this Sony KDL-40V2500 40". It was a easy hookup & the reception is great. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
i got this to protect my screen from the oils that build up on my keyboard from use. It does the job and adds a cushiony layer between my screen and my keyboard. you can also use it to wipe off your screen. over all, well worth purchasing.
Great bang for the buck. Only TV I could find with these features in its price range, picture is great, Tuner is great even has a fine tune to adjust the signal a bit.
I will get right to the point. I am a CAD Designer and using a reguler mouse tends to be troublesum. I got my first Cordless Trackman about 6-8 years ago. In no time at all I was really liking the ease of use of the trackball. From that point on I have used nothing but this trackball. I had one ordered in my last company and after 7 years moved to a new company and have the same one here as well. I was a bit worried that they would not be available after so many years but sure enough it was available and my company now got me one.Not one out of the three stopped working and I could not be any happier. There are so many functions and buttons that you can program any button to do whatever you want that would make life easier for you.This trackball is by far worth buying and would continue to use them as long as they are on the market.
As long as one realizes that the sound quality is limited due to the structure, especially if you live in a city that has like a million radio stations, I must say that this is one of the best FM transmitter that I have tried. And the company had amazing service. I needed help, emailed and got a response right away. Wow!
I know everyone thinks that this ipod is selling for a greatprice, which it is but that will come back to haunt you. Afteryour 1 year apple limited warrenty runs out you will not be ableto return this ipod to Amazon. It would be wise for you to buythis ipod at Best Buy and get the Performance Service plan for aextra $50 dollars. Do not be cheap and purchase this ipod onAmazon thinking you are getting a hot deal withthis dicounted price. You will be very sorry for your decisionwhen something goes wrong with this ipod after the warrenty runsout. Amazon wont do anything for you and then your stuck with a$254.87 piece of junk. Also do not purchase the Amazonservice plans. Both service plans are worthless, just check outthe reviews. The Apple service plan is $52 dollars and onlylasts for another year. Best Buy gives you a better bang foryour buck for service plans. Do not purchase an ipod from Amazonyou will be frustrated and sorry in the long run.
not that special, they can start skipping easily, if scratched jsut a bit, they don'tlast as long.. I recommend other products I'll never buy Philips CD-Rs again.
I am fairly impressed with the iTrip...especially since i had heard a lot of bad things about the early generation. But a friend of mine had just purchased one and loved it so I thought i would give it a shot. I liked the idea of it being chordless. The invasion of static is rare, however when the iTrip gets cold it plays with quite a lot of static until it warms up to about room temp. It took me a while to figure that out. Not sure why that is the case but i just stick it infront of my heating vent in the car for a few seconds and it goes away. Otherwise I am very happy with it!
As I have surround sound systems in several rooms of my home, I own quite a few subwoofers. Although I have purchased subs from different manufacturers in the past, I have found that Yamaha subs give the biggest bang (or thump) for the buck. The YST-SW315 is a perfect example of Yamaha's ability to deliver serious bass frequencies from a rather simple, low cost device.I purchased the YST-SW315 for my home office, to provide extra depth for the surround system that I have connected to my computer and other A/V equipment. The SW315 subwoofer sits on the floor, hidden below a corner desk unit. This sub enclosure measures 13-3/4" (W) x 16-15/16" (H) x 15-1/16" (D), and weighs roughly 42 lbs. Although it's not extremely small, this sub really doesn't take up that much room. It is a fairly square shaped box with a flat surface, so you can always sit something on top of it if you desire. I have the sub hooked to my surround receiver via the line level inputs. However, there are also speaker level inputs and outputs, for those that wish to connect the subwoofer inline, between their stereo amplifier and stereo speakers. It is magnetically shielded, so this subwoofer can be placed next to anything without worry of magnetic interference from the speaker itself.The YST-SW315 subwoofer utilizes two technologies that are unique to Yamaha.* Advanced YST - Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology is a unique system in which the speaker and amplifier work together to cancel out impedance so the speaker unit has a perfectly linear motion. Advanced YST helps to ensure the highest levels of sound pressure and overall performance.* QD-Bass Technology - Quatre Dispersion Bass technology uses down-firing drivers with square, pyramid-shaped reflective plates to radiate the sound efficiently in four horizontal directions. The reflective plates negate any effects caused by the floor surface and reduce resonance between sound waves reflected from the floor and the unit.I don't know much about Advanced YST and QD-Bass Technology, but I do know this subwoofer sounds great. Although relatively small, this little speaker box packs quite a punch, and fills the room with deep sound that you can feel as well as hear. I use this subwoofer for a combination of listening to music, for computer game play and for watching movies. There is a button, on the subwoofer control panel, that lets you select "Movie" or "Music" mode. There is a noticeable sound difference between the two modes, so a user would definitely want to utilize this button when switching between watching movies and listening to music. The control panel, which is located on the front side of the subwoofer cube, also contains a volume knob, an auto standby (on/off) switch, a high cut filter (on/off) switch, and a high cut filter adjustment knob. The auto standby feature is very handy, as it allows the subwoofer to power itself up when it receives sound and goes into standby (sleep) mode when no sound is present after about 5 minutes. Power consumption, while in standby mode, is only 0.5 watts, so I personally love the convenience and energy efficiency of the auto standby feature. If you prefer to power the subwoofer on and off manually, the main power switch is located on the back of the unit, rather than on the control panel itself. Next to the on/off power switch is also a Phase Control switch, so you can select whether you want the sub to work in normal or reverse phase. I will not go into what phase changing does to the sound, but audiophiles will understand that reversing the phase would be the same as reversing the positive and negative wire connections on the back of a loudspeaker. It simply changes whether the speaker cone moves inward or outward to produce sound waves.The high cut filter adjustment control works very well, allowing you to determine the high-end frequency cutoff of the speaker. Obviously a subwoofer is meant to produce very low frequency sounds, so being able to cut out somewhat higher frequencies can produce much cleaner, punchier bass sound. This control allows you to customize the bass sound, to best match the speakers that you have producing the higher frequencies. When set correctly you should experience a full bodied sound, without any dropouts in the frequency range between the main speakers and the subwoofer.Here are some technical specs of the YST-SW315:* Advanced YST Technology* QD Bass Technology* High Efficiency Power Amplifier: 250-watts nominal / 270-watts dynamic power* Multi-Range Driver: 10" Cone* Magnetic Shielding* Phase Control Switch: Normal or Reverse* High Cut Filter: 40 - 140 Hz* Auto Standby* Bass Action Selector System: Movie Mode or Music Mode* Inputs: Line-level in (RCA phono x 2), Speaker-level in (heavy-duty post x 2)* Outputs: Speaker-level pass-through (heavy-duty post x 2)* Frequency Response: 20 - 160 Hz (-10 dB)* Power Consumption: 80-Watts (operation) / 0.5-Watts (stand-by)* Warranty: 2 years (parts & labor)Overall I have been extremely pleased with the Yamaha YST-SW315 subwoofer. The flat-black cabinet fits in well with most of today's stereo equipment, and this model is also available in silver and glossy piano-black finishes as well. It is small enough to hide behind a piece of furniture but looks good enough to leave out in plain view. There is an air outlet port on one side, so you will want to make sure to place the cabinet in an area where the air can escape without restriction, otherwise the sound will be affected in a negative way. A few inches of clearance should prove adequate for the air to move freely. The speaker cone itself is located on the bottom of the cabinet, which fires down toward the floor and therefore doesn't require any special clearance. The bass produced by the YST-SW315 subwoofer is very solid and punchy, and gives very little audible distortion at even high volume levels. I feel that this subwoofer is excellent for a mid-sized family room or living room, but may not be well suited for an extremely large room, unless you added a second subwoofer (one for each channel - left & right). My home office measures roughly 16' x 18', and this subwoofer is able to fill that room with gut-rumbling bass very well. I leave the SW315 in auto standby mode at all times, as I find this feature to work very well. It should be noted, however, that there is about a 6-second delay before the subwoofer begins working, after it receives a signal from your audio source. This may prove annoying for those that use the subwoofer for music. But for movie watching it really isn't an issue since the sub only misses the first few seconds of the opening music score (usually a movie preview that comes on before the actual movie begins).Although I cannot guarantee that this subwoofer will prove to be perfection for every consumer, I honestly cannot find one fault in this device. I have pushed this speaker pretty hard in the past, and I have yet to notice any serious distortion or the typical overpowering boomy sound that many subs produce. The YST-SW315 produces clean, punchy bass at just about any volume level, and when adjusted correctly will not overpower the rest of your audio. It has a powerful built-in amplifier and looks, feels, and sounds very well made. Since this subwoofer has exceeded my expectations, and is an incredible value for the price, I am giving the Yamaha YST-SW315 10-inch Digital Pro Series Subwoofer 5-stars. I highly recommend it for anyone that is looking to add solid low-end frequencies to their stereo or home theater audio system.
I just got one of these two weeks ago, and it was the best [money] i spent. I wanted an MP3 player for my car, but was worried about cd's jogging.In MP3 and regular CD mode, this HASN'T SKIPPED ONCE. I have been driving my regular roads, with regular habbits, and nothing but crystal clear music.The only downside is that it doesn't come with the car tape adapter, but i got one from [a local store]Well worth the money, i highly recomend this product.
I bought these as a gift for my fiance who is a professional engineer who likes to work from home sometimes and he loves these headphones!
I purchased the Samsung HPT5054 in late November, 2007. Couldn't be happier with the tv and with the whole Amazon experience. Don't be afraid to purchase a big tv over the internet. The delivery was better than if you purchased at a store. Not buying 1080P makes a lot of sense since nothing is broadcast in 1080P and the price is at least $1000 less. Amazon has been great with their 30 day price guarantee. I would highly recommend both Amazon and Samsung.
This unit will not allow you to record movies, anything from HBO, it simpy isn't worth anything. There has to be a solution, but so far I haven't been able to record much at all.Sorry my review is so short, I see many others have the same concerns as I, I just wanted to add my "voice".
I've written multiple windows applications that utilize serial ports. These are the most reliable USB to Serial adapters I have ever used and they have worked with every configuration I have tried. Many USB to Serial adapters use old prolific chips - which are not supported with windows 8. I've purchased 6 of these within the last year or so. The've all had the newer chip and have worked with Windows 8. If you need a USB to Serial adapter, this is the one you want.
The keys on this keyboard are relatively silent, with a slightly springy feeling, softer than regular keyboards, stiffer than a laptop keyboard. Typing on it is very smooth, and though I find the touchpad not as responsive as I would like it (even after adjusting the sensitivity, but that may be because navigating on the mouse is smoother), I find it very useful on my home theater setup (tv/computer monitor setup) and rarely use my mouse anymore. After getting use to the keyboard, it is a must for a home theater setup. The only thing lacking is a keypad for numbers. If you can afford it, it is a nice keyboard, but if your budget is a little tight, its not a must have revolutionary product.
It's great to be able to carry it around with me. I was having trouble programming it, but that's all me. My only issue is it does not charge while plugged in. Other than that it's great.
I got this for my husband who is an avid karaoke singer. We were able to set it up on the TV alone pretty easily, but we weren't successful hooking it into the home theater system and the TV at the same time. We took it over to a friend's house for a New Year's Eve party. It took about a half hour, and we finally were able to get it piped into their home theater system and TV. There was still a lot of feedback from the microphone if we weren't careful. It gets 5 stars for a great time!The music selection from their website is limited. I can't understand why they have so much music that doesn't have any video (no video means no words). Their search engine isn't effective- for instance if you search on Elton John, you get 2 songs. If you browse and find Elton John, you get about 20 songs. The site doesn't allow you to filter out the music without video. You can sort it, but as soon as you select a song you have to start over. Be prepared, it takes a long time to get music. The songs are $1.99 each, and it gets expensive quickly.We did have a lot of fun with it at the party. It's easy to transport, if not to set up. I think it has a lot of potential in future releases, but I would buy it again now that I know we can play with it at our friends' houses :-)
I received it in excellent condition. The quality and the brightness of the image is very good. Everything is in focus espesially on the edges. Awesome!!
This is a compact yet fully functional product. Its' tracking and route function is effective. Inputing waypoints are intuitive with a few buttons. I use it for trail and also for my DSLR to retrieve GPS information for my photos (with cable from Pc-Mobile). Lacking of map function is a shame but it is sufficient for my current usage.
This is a great filter, if you put it up to the sky and look though it you can hardly tell there is glass in the frame. Much clearer than your average filter.
I adore this monitor. I have had mine for almost 2 years? Sharp, clarity, and quality are the first three words that come to mind when I think of this monitor. I have ZERO complaints. :)
I purchased 3 of these units to replace a different set of USB to PS/2 converters that appeared to have been destroyed by a miss wired cable. Not only did these work fine in our setup, which is rather exotic and does use multiple KVMs, these didn't get fried by the bad cable the destroyed the previous converters - please don't ask just how we found that out, it's too embarrassing.
In the home theater I was setting up, it was best to go with Buttkicker minis in each seat. In this situation, where you have more than two Buttkickers to hook up, this kit really pays off (in this case, I needed 2 amps instead of 4). The patch cables aren't of the highest quality, but are good enough for LFE. The speaker cables are good, and are of good length. It's annoying to have a power adapter, but it's better than having a special cable between the amp and this unit.
After a couple of hours of playing around with the side pieces that are supposed to hold the radio in place I gave up and built a small wedge to fit under the radio and hot glued it to the radio and the CD pocket under the radio that is part of this kit. Works good now but those weren't in the instructions. I bent the tabs on the din unit and that and the bracket I glued in holds it in place just fine.I spent a couple of hours going over the instructions and trying to make the parts fit like what was illustrated. I felt like I'd been smoking something - nothing makes sense in their instructions. I finally got the hot knife out and carved the damned thing up and made a bracket of my own which works much better than these puzzle parts as provided.If something else is available pass on this garbage. I will say the wiring harness was specific to my 2003 Tracker and worked great. I soldered the wires together and protected them with heat shrink and stuck a wiring loom protector on it. Plugged it into the car and it works like a charm - all four speakers.As a side note - I discovered the problem I've had with the stock head unit. I had removed it to trial fit the new unit and found I needed to make a short trip out of town. Since I like my radio/music and the new unit wasn't ready to go I stuffed the old unit in without attaching the screw-on ground wire hoping it would all work. It worked without the static I've been putting up with for a few years while on cruise control. Mostly the static was in AM - and yeah I know - who listens to AM? ME! Go figure! Got a new radio now so all is good and it plays MP3s on CD and USB thumb drive. Clarion CZ501 sounds great and paired with my cell phone in like 2 seconds. All I had to do was put the cell phone on search mode and it captured the signal BINGO! If your looking for a trouble free bluetooth head unit take a look at that one. It sounds great with my 6.5" Infinity Reference component speakers. I may have to add a small sub just for the hell of it.
These cases are not bad. I expected some sort of dividers or something to keep the batteries in place. The batteries just slide around, especially if the case is not full.
As you can probably tell from all the other reviews, this is a well made product. I personally don't usually buy Belkin products but needed this cable for my DAC. Well made item, and I wouldn't hesitate buying it again.
I had initially bought this for infra-red photography, but I use this filter all the time for regular black & white photography with excellent results. It really enhances your image if it contains blue sky and/or clouds. Another plus: it comes in a nice, sturdy carrying case, which is very handy.
The card work the first two or three times I used it. Then it stopped working. I can't read or write to it anymore.
microsoft zune 30GB is good value for money. But for aesthetics Ipod takes lead. Wifi is waste in zune player.
It's an audio cable, arrived in a nice package, and it works. Need I say more?Why spend tons of dough on a cable that will do the same job, save a few bucks and get it!
Yes, yes, I know. Griffin has iPod Mini compatability all over their RoadTrip web page. But the sad fact is, when you recieve it you will NOT find an adapter for the iPod Mini in the box although there are adapters for other iPods. When you read the instruction book you will find that you must purchase an adapter from Apple Computer to make it work. Calling Apple, I find that they no longer sell the adapter. When I called Griffin I was surprised to find that if you have any other iPod than Mini and the adapter is not in the box, they will send you one. They recommended that I return the RoadTrip, which is what I did. Save yourself the aggrevation -- if you have an iPod Mini stay away from Griffin Technology.
Bought this followed the charging instructions. In following the pairing instructions the lights flash as expected but the device will not pair with my motorolla Rockr S9's or any other bluetooth device I might choose.Finally was able to find a support phone number for this device after a google search. No, there is no support or contact information in the provided materials. I was told that the device is not currently compatable with the Motorola S9 Rockr headset. Which tells me there is something wrong with the previous review that states the device paired with the S9.
I had no idea of what Lap Desk can offer or appreciation of the product until I actually used it. It changed my living style as now I can work on my notebook and watch television at the same time.It is thin and light which allows me to carry it with the laptop in a bag. It has also got an extended area which can function as mouse pad.Lapworks Laptop Desk Ultralite
I questioned this product because of it's price but was very surprised and totally satisfied after power-up. Put it anywhere in the house for great sound. It has the ability to run from batteries so it's perfect for the bookshelf in the living room or in the garage when I'm wrenching. We use re-chargable AA batteries (4) and it runs forever. I've had this for a month and don't know how we lived without music anywhere and everywhere whatever the mood. I admit when I took it out of the box I questioned the ability but was totally surprised when the speakers rocked. Take it from someone that doesn't leave lengthy reviews or none at all, the is worth it. Good Job. Best regards, O'Brien
I purchased this so me and my gf can talk when we go to some event. She's a little embarrassed to be talking on it, but definitely does help. Never had one before so can't compare to anything else. I can easily talk about 2 blocks away.Sometimes fun to start sending out messages and talking to someone random. I don't think that's what it's suppose to be used for, but oh well.
As I have done most of my life when I needed an odd computer/stereo connection of some sort, I went to Radio Shack and they could not help me. Thank goodness I thought of trying Amazon. They had a whole selection of products that purported to solve my problem of needing to connect a prior generation printer to a new PC. The one I selected, and am reviewing here, worked perfectly as soon as I connected it to my equipment and has worked perfectly ever since.
Excellent product, sound, display, battery life, and easy instructions!
It's a great little cmaera case with enough space to put a drivers license and paper money. The leather is smooth and soft and and the inside is lined to protect the camera
this scanner works exceedingly well, you can locate cops posting up and scanning traffic many traffic lights before you can actually see the cops in the city.On the highway it always gives me a loud "LASER ALERT" whenever cops are sitting on side of road with there lights off. Ive own this scanner for less than 1 month and it has saved me at least 7 times only because i speed everyday.
It is a good product, A little bit expensive but it does the job and seem good quality. I haven't seen any other's so I can't compare, That's why I give 3 stars to it.
I'm glad I can still use a fax machine that is probably 20 or so years old. The film I bought was exactly what i ordered and arrived in a timely manner and works perfectly. Thanks...John Vinson Columbus, IN.
I have this camera now and am very glad that I bought it. I purchased rechargable batteries, and so far I'm having good luck with them. Also, it is easy to use. It is just like a regular camera, but more fun to see the pictures &quot;now!&quot; I used it to send e-mail pictures, and it works great for that also. All in all, it is working just fine for me with my limited vision. Buy it, you'll love it! The instruction manual is on CD, and that's a problem when your out taking pictures, and need to review a direction or two. Other than that, it's what I wanted in a digital camera.
I bought this memorex ipod video player, because it had a larger screen than the sonic player. However, the sound quality is WAY inferior with the memorex, the maximum volume is still pretty low and distorts the sound on the ipod, making it necessary additional speakers. Why have built-in speakers then?I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
This hood works fine, I have no problems with it. I just can't give it five stars since it is overpriced for what is essentially a piece of black plastic.
I have owned this iTrip for a couple months, and I have enjoyed owning it, however there are some ups and downs...Pros;- Pretty Good sound quality for my car - (Older Vehicle - No Aux)- Very affordable - compared to new stereo head unit- very easy to use, just plug it up and you're good to go- charges iPhone / iPod with addition of charging cableCons;- Sound Quality degrades when charging iphone / ipod... I don't know why, but it does...- The FM Screen for changing channels is kinda flimsy, and could use some help...- The Jack for the AUX into the Iphone / iPod sometimes will come loose... and over the time that I have owned it has started to come apart from its plastic holding...Overall, it's a great bang for your buck, I am looking into replacing my stereo completely, so I don't think this is a product that will last a lifetime, as I have owned it about 6 months and its all ready starting to feel like it may be "On its way out..."I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick fix though. its great for that!
I purchased the Netgear HE102 along with the HA501 cardbus card, after I had to return the Linksys WAP54A and WPC54A. There were many reasons why I had to return the Linksys. See my review of the WPC54A elsewhere on Amazon. At first, I was a little apprehensive about the Netgear after the Linksys saga. To my pleasant surprise, the Netgear's setup was a breeze. Every feature worked as advertised, including 152 bit WEP and Turbo Mode. I was able to set up the wireless LAN in less than 10 minutes. Actually, the thing practically worked right out of the box. And this is with Windows XP. Now that I have been using the network for a little while, I do have one minor complaint. There were a number of times when my connection was dropped. Although the WAP and the laptop were on different floors, the straight linear distance between the two is only about 50 feet. And I really don't expect the connection to drop in such short distance. Miraculously, the connection was okay in other parts of the house. So, you really need to play with the location, orientation, antennas, and channel selection of the WAP to achieve an optimal/compromised result. Since there is no guidance in how to do this, you have to experiment. It may take you a long time to find the right combination. After a couple of days of experimentation, I now settled on the one combination that gives me no dead spot in the entire house, but I have to give up on bandwidth. I don't get the full 72 Mbps unless the laptop is in the same room as the WAP. Everywhere else, 48 Mbps is the best that I can do, and it deteriorates very fast from there. From a different floor, I mostly get about 12 Mbps. This is a good compromise that is also acceptable for my purpose. Your mileage may vary.
I bought ten MP3 players for junior and high school kids. They liked it very much. I have not heard any complaints. Great price.
This is a nice product. The only problem is that when charged through your computer it takes forever to fully charge. Additionally, if you utilize the equalizer function, the battery runs down exceptionally quick. Despite those functions, the overall product has great features and a great sound!
I put a new computer onto my wireless 3 computer network using a Sieman's USB wireless adapter -- and suddenly the router was crashing at odd intervals. As a professional sf/f writer with new books coming out on a tight schedule, I found this to be more than merely annoying.I replaced the Sieman's adapter with this Linksys one. I already had this Linksys USB adapter on one computer. With two computers using this Linksys adapter, and a notebook using a Linksys wireless card, with an SMC router, I no longer have intermittent network crashes. Oh, and it's true, this Linksys adapter has a better range. I now get &quot;excellent&quot; signal strength steadily where before the usual signal was &quot;good&quot; at the most.Both computers are running Win XP Prof on Dell Pentium 4 machines, and the notebook is a Compaq Armada. I did not have to do any tricky configuring. They just work.
I live in an apartment building with a cable modem, TiVo and HDTV all connected to the same outlet. My TiVo worked fine but the cable modem would lose download speed at night and my HDTV w/cable card was always loosing the signal and blacking out. I realized I had a weak signal when I disconnected the modem and TiVo and started getting better reception on the TV.I bought the Motorola Signal Booster based on reviews and now everything work perfectly. I connected the booster right at the cable outlet and split all three of my devices off the booster's single output connection. The modem works at top speed (upload and download), my HDTV with cable card never loses signal and the TiVo works fine too.A bit expensive, but worth every penny considering how much I spent on the TV and computer.
I bought this to hold my macbook pro charger, charger extention cord, mighty mouse, and media remote. This bag could only hold the mighty mouse and media remote. I could squeeze the charger (which is tiny compared to most other pc notebook chargers ) into it but it was a very tight fit to the point that it was about to split some of the stitching. Further more I bought this product from amazon and on the packing reciept in handwriting was "Defective - loose threads inside." I had to call to order a replacement but I'm thinking of just sending it back for a refund and getting a bag that will hold the above items. I cannot believe I was sent a defective item! Despite this, I believe the regular stitching is kind of weak. If you are buying this to hold the mighty mouse or mightymouse sized objects only, Its a great buy. One last thing, I dislike how the product pictures and the built ny website features mac specific products in the charger bag seeing as how the mac specific products hardly fit in this case. If you have a PC laptop I couldnt immagine fitting a charger inside this.Bottom line this simply will not hold everything I need it to, and I dont need it to hold much. You'd be better off putting your things in a sock.
I thought maybe 4 stars because the display isn't as clear as other things I'm used to watching, but then I figured I can't really compare this to the display in a plasma TV or a laptop.unit is very nice and light, feels solid. Even with the battery the weight is negligible.The stand built into the back is adjustable - I hadn't noticed that in the description, but it's useful to let you adjust the viewing angle for best picture.Volume was a surprise, I hadn't expected sound to be quite so good on a small inexpensive unit. Headphones give good volume, one of the few devices I have now that 50% volume is actually loud enough to listen to.controls are placed well and have a good feel to the buttons. It by no means feels cheap - feels well constructed and gives the impression that it will be around a while.The up/down visibility of the screen is very reminiscent of a laptop without a wide view display, washed out as you get a higher angle to the top, and darker as you get a lower angle towards the bottom, but side to side is phenominal, so having kids in the back seat with this in the middle will still allow a great picture to people on both sides. Headphone jacks on each side was a good design idea as well.Picture controls aren't too extensive, but the brightness actually takes the picture to a white-out state, so the default 50% mark is just about right, so you won't have to have it in torch mode to get a clear bright picture.My stress test is my 2 1/2 year old son's reaction to watching his favorite DVDs on it - Animusic 1 and 2. He loved it, so since this was purchased for car trips with him in the back seat, it's a winner all the way around.For the price, it's a steal. Even shipped it 5 days earlier than their estimate.
This device has proved very useful in taking my eTrex along for bike rides. It fits nicely on small diameter handlebars (not so well on expensive mountain bike handlebars which have a larger diameter, but that's why Garmin makes a larger mount). It doesn't slip when riding over rough terrain, and it holds the GPSr securely. If you have an eTrex with a memory card, you will have to use the bracket that came with your eTrex, the one-piece back that comes with this bracket won't fit. If that's the case, you will need to check the tightness of the screw fairly often.All in all, a nice product.
This camera is excellent for its intended use as a compact pocket camera. It is extremely easy to use and has a LARGE LCD screen to both frame shots and review pictures and videos in real time. The styling is very attractive with the black lens area and it appears to be very well made. All pictures so far are excellent! Highly recommended.
Some people might not like my review, I go straight to the point!I purchase this unit late in 2008, within a year schumacher replaced my unit. Few weeks ago, again its dead. I will NEVER EVER AGAIN buy this product, the problem is not because its made in China or not, the problem is their electrical engineer doing a bad job and the selection of CHEAP components.It did work well but such a unit should last a lot longuer than a year!
I was looking for a good DVD player, but am still holding on to the VCR idea and love my tape collection. I know for the hardcore DVD viewer, this would not be considered, but was great for me. The instruction manual is easy to use. Installation was easy. However, in order to hook it up to an HDTV, you need an extra set of cables (not included). The remote is easy to use. I am unable to set this up to my cable remote, as the codes I entered did not work. No big deal, the Samsung remote is easy to use. I would recommend this model to anyone buying a VCR/DVD combo.
Works fine delivered quickly. Downside is the uint I purchased it for does not accept the high capacity disc.
Very good lens if you take the time to learn how to use it correctly. Ignore reviews of people having delivery problems, which is the reason this lens only has 4 stars so far.
I own an Apple 23" Cinema Display, and I wish I didn't. The display is very unevenly lit making it very difficult to do serious work such as retouch photographs. There are color casts that vary from side to side which make the monitor impossible to correct using calibration. It looks sexy... but the "engine" is a two stroke, smoke making, oil drippin, noisy piece of junk. After you purchase it you will want to return it so why waste the energy and the costs of shipping it back and forth. Just look elsewhere. If you NEED to have a cinema display buy the 20" or the 30" - I wish I had.
For years I had been using the AKG 240 headphones. They had become very comfortable, and a sound I could trust when doing on location recording. I had always heard about the outstanding quality of the Grado Headphones. So I decided to buy a pair. WOW, what a difference. I don't think I have ever heard a set of headphones that have the clarity and crystal clear sound as the SR325i.I know the cost may be a little more than one might want to pay, but believe me they are worth every penny.
Nice call clarity, love the ring tones, but my boyfriend and I just tested ours out for distance; they could only talk for about 1/8th of a mile(and i'm being generous).
Great speakers for the price. If you read all the people with the bracket problems its obvious they over tightened the brackets and they broke under the stress. If you dont know how to install this type of item you should get assistance. I d def recommend these for your boat or roll bar on your jeep.
This is actually our first mp3 player and we love it. We didn't want the most expensive other well known brand to start out with and this one meets the needs of the over 40 crowd. We will probably upgrade to another one later with more space but this is exactly what we looking for right now.
Great product, case is sturdy and I've proven it by dropping it right off the bat lol. DVD's stay in place when turning through the pages.
I bought this printer for my wife's computer when she started having problems with the former printer. I thought this all-in-one would be great for her with its additional copier and scanning abilities which she had been wanting. However, I ran into some trouble when I initially went to install the accompanying software. It complained about the system not meeting the minimum requirements - which puzzled me because it certainly exceeded all requirements listed on the box. I was in a hurry at the time so just got the basic printer driver installed and that was it. We have been quite happy with the printing and copying capability. However, its been a few weeks and she finally prodded me into trying to get the software installed again so that she could use the scanner. So, I tried installing again and could not find an option to specify a target drive. It kept scanning my C: drive and telling me it did not have the nearly 1 Gig of space required to install the software. It is true that the C: drive did not have that much space (although it did have over 500 Meg), but I had intended to install to my F: drive partition which had over 4 Gig of space. After being unable to figure out how to install to my F: drive, I contacted HP support and was told that the software can only be installed to the C: drive. I couldn't believe it - its been ages since I've installed any significant software that didn't allow me to choose where to install to, and the box did not state that the disk space had to be available on the C: drive. Unfortunately, I've already cleaned the C: drive of all temporary files and there still isn't nearly enough space on that drive so it appears we will be unable to use the scanner at all. So, beware unless you have a huge amount of space on your C: drive and don't mind the software not giving you a choice of where to install.
I needed an HDMI for my mother in-laws TV and found these so I ordered 5 pair, all had free shipping and came for less than $15.I have tested 3 of the 5 so far and have had zero issues. I get full 1080P on my 52" Samsung from my various devices.
Does not work well on Canon Powershot SX30IS. Won't stay attached to the front of the flash, even if it would the screen would rest on the pop up flash minimizing diffusion. Did very funky things with white balance even if I used the flash setting. Had to hold the item in place and use a custom white balance. Even then I got strange blue lighting areas in my shots. Returning the item.
This review refers to Sony MDR-XD100 Stereo Headphones:I've had these headphones for about 3 months now. I wear them almost constantly around the house. I listen to audio books and music. I have been through several different types and styles. My problems with the others have been; slimmer style does not adjust small enough for me, so they were always slipping off; after an hour or so most started hurting my ears; ear-buds didn't stay in my ears; and sound was not always the greatest. So I decided to give these a try. So after 3 months here is how they worked for me:The Good:-Very Comfortable. Soft and cushiony. Lightweight. I could wear for hours.-Good fit. Adjustable to fit most any size head, plus headband is a little flexible without being flimsy, and stays put once adjusted.-Very good stereo sound(usually - see also The Bad). Clear,distinct from both sides.-Long cord allows you to move around if player is set down(but can also be a nuisance - see Bad on this point as well)-Seem to be well constructed and sturdy.The Bad:-Connector plug - could be a little snugger. Often it will move or turn and I will get static or uneven sound(the bad of the sound);sometimes it will fall out completely making whatever I am listening to on my Walkman audible to everyone.- Long Cord when not wrapped up can easily get caught on anything you happen to be passing. Making it annoying and possibly dangerous. Also pulling the connector out.The Ugly:Not the most up-to-date-style - unless using in a professional capacity, these are not the most attractive looking things to be wearing. They look very old-school, like something out of the 80's. The ear-pieces are pretty big. You may even be asked if the Princess Leah hairstyle is making a comeback!So, for me, the comfort and the sound are the two biggest factors. And in those two areas(as long as the plug stays put) they work well. With all the headphones I have around the house, these are the ones I use most.One note: if you are considering these, watch for a good deal. They have gone up since my purchase just 3 months ago. I think they were on some sort of special then. It could happen again.Thanks....Laurie
I bought this router because my old Netgear model kept changing the IP of my new iMac whenever it woke up from Sleep mode. Replacing it with this unit thankfully solved that problem. I then discovered that a lot of Linksys routers have an issue with BitTorrent and other P2P apps. Luckily, this can be fixed by using an alternative firmware such as DD-WRT or HyperWRT Thibor. As others have said, make sure to enable wireless security (NOT WEP, as it's relatively easy to crack), disable SSID broadcasting, and setup MAC filtering to make sure that only the wireless devices you specify can access the router.
Sent this back. The rubber tip wiggled so is very imprecise. Unusable. I prefer the Griffin or Rocketfisf brands. This model looks great and is slim and long but works very poorly
It looks good on the website when you see it...but it's not that good in appearance in real...Sound quality is fine.....but the whole system looks like a piece of crap...
I just picked up my iP3000 and this is light years ahead of my ancient HP 812C it replaced. I was amazed at the ease of use and installation even on XP(the hardest part was carefully removing the tabs from the ink cartridges!) and was up and running in minutes.Although bigger in size than the 812C, it feels lighter to move around and the quality of the pictures (photo or not) makes up for it in big ways. The cost of the entire printer with 4 color tanks included was about the same price as replacing the black/color ones on the HP. No more wasted ink with the Canon as you only replace the cartridge that needs to be changed out. Dual feeding trays is a nice feature because you don't have to fumble around with paper sizes as much, just press a button and you can select to print from the top or bottom trays. Dual sided printing is a bonus, I don't use it very often, but its nice to know that its there.The iP3000 partners up with my 3.2 MP Canon SD110 Digital Elph and they make a excellent team. The PictBridge integration between camera and printer lets you take a picture and have great quality photos all in under a minute (without a PC). All of the pictures I have taken so far are under the lowest resolution and came out better than if I paid Wal-Mart's Photo Center to do it...just makes me drool thinking about how they would of turned out if I had used the higher resolutions!This one is a real keeper and would suggest it to anyone who is looking to get the most out of their Canon digital camera. The only thing I would suggest is to invest in a AC adapter kit because the battery seems to drain rather quick, although I haven't tested how many pictures I can print before its time to recharge (it came with only 5 sheets of 4x6 photo paper which is better than none; will update this once I get more sheets)
this productwas very difficult to put together the pieces did not match up well and the instructions were not very helpful but when I got it done it did look great in my gs400.
Great little camera for the money. Wireless is a plus, I purchased two, one to monitor my mother who is recovering from surgery, and one to see who's at the door. Works great for both.Pros: SmallHooks up to TV(I have PIP capability and this camera is perfect for use with that.WirelessDecent range although I've heard you can build a patch antenna that will improve range and clarity.Cons: Camera drains 9 volt battery rather quickly, best used hooked up to ac battery eliminator.
Purchased this online because it was cheaper than buying in the store. It works perfectly in my old HP printer.
These in-the-ear headphones, also called "earbuds", are made of a soft and pliable material that seats snugly in the outer ear canal. This seals out external noise, making it the perfect product for listening to a walkman or IPOD on busy city streets. It saves your hearing because you don't have to turn the volume up loud to drown out ambient sounds. I discarded my IPOD earbuds because these are much better. They deliver a full-range sound -- clear, undistorted, with excellent bass and treble. I find that, to get the best fit and seal, it helps to moisten the earbuds and to pull gently on the pinna (the flap of the ear) while inserting them. After about a year of daily use, the material gets stiff and it's time for a new pair.
these cables are a fraction of the price of others but the picture quality is as good as the expensive sets. I thought there might be lower quality picture so I also bought a set of expensive cables locally and tried them at the same time I tried these and there was literally no difference.
Excelent Product! Perfect Agenda, Contact info and Tasks.The best data entry, as it have the Graffity.With a memory of 4GB, you can do anything you like.The camera companion is great, as you can download the pics to the lifedrive and keep taking pics(with a SD Mem card)The Ptunes is pretty nice and the voice notes as well.Simple games are played well.Great Product!I don't give it a 5 because is a little bit heavy, but not heavier than a camera.
I had just recently sold my custom built home as to where all my speaker cables was ran inside my walls upon building my house. Our new home we did not build so there was no wires in place to hook up our rear speakers to our Bose Lifestyle 35 System and in order to get the rear speakers hooked up it was going to require going over 3 doors and a fireplace with speaker wire. Now it could have been done but I am someone who just doesn't like to see wires where there shouldn't be wires. As I was considering going under the house to fish wires into the walls I remembered a email I received a couple of years ago from Bose talking about this new way to hook up your rear surround speakers with out having to run wires from the front of the room to the back. So I went to there website and saw the SL2 wireless surround link.This thing works great and is SO EASY to install. The transmitter and its receiver are 16' apart and there is no problem at all with them communicating with each other. I can't even tell that it's not hard wired because the sound quality is the same as in my previous house.I can't express enough how thankful I am that I remembered that Bose made this product. It truly saved me a lot of work.
Bought 2 of these 75 to 300 ohm matching transformers. One arrived with a completely rusted terminal connection to one wire. Both units were unusable for me as I needed to screw a connection onto the threaded end. The unit was so cheap that the threads and threaded end were made too small and a threaded coax would not hold. It might work for someone who wanted to use a push-on connector. Too much trouble to return, will throw away.
We got this camera and the extra card for our trip to Hawaii.Didn't know what to expect, pictures turned out great! We lovedthe movie mode too. The only exception that it does eat up alotof batteries. Next purchase we make is the rechargables.Glad we got this, its a great purchase for the buck.
I bought these on impulse for $30. They are cheaply made (which I would expect), and come with no instructions. The three major drawbacks are: (1) it knocks out my 802. 11g wifi connection TOTALLY and INSTANTLY when turned on (even with a 98% signal strength). I got it to be able to watch TV and use my laptop without disturbing my sleeping wife, not even for listening to music. (2) There is an incessant right-click, left-click repeated over all channels (perhaps interference from another device). (3) the hiss reported by others is hard to minimize.I am taking these back for a refund. I would avoid these even at this price.
Just received the writer ! ! but immediately had problems with it specially when trying to copy from DVD to DVD, Popcorn stops, have to uninstall and reinstall popcorn to make it work again, still waiting for the response from Lacie's support.
only hdmi cable gives you hi-def signal on hd tv's. ;these are standard cables as good as red, white, yellow
This product was great . I would recommend to anyone anytime.Thanks youThis product was great . I would recommend to anyone anytime.Thanks you
Returned 3 Zens because of the earphone jack issue, no more Zens available, trade up for the H10.Great looking player, sounds incredible with the Shure E2C earphones, and it displays color photos, easy to use.Was a little frustrated at first, Two of my three puters wouldn't even see the player, tried everything, called iriver and they couldn't help either. finally tried a powered(wall plug) USB hub and bingo!!! works like a charm.Hope this helps other frustrated users.
This surge protector was described perfectly,Fantastic and afordable fair pricing,fast shipping.I would recommend this product to anyone and Amazon is a great place to find it,Very pleased!
This ink is what came with the HP printer I have. The ink is high-quality. I usually print in "draft" setting to make the ink last longer. Even in draft setting, the quality is very good.
Very sensitive and good quality sound, but it stays on all of the time so it runs the batteries down
The product was received in a timely manner and was as advertised. I am satisfied.
I looked at other laptop stands NOT made by Rain Design and felt they looked ugly and saw issues with laptops sliding off of them over extended periods of time. Considering how much my MBP cost, I'm not taking the chance. While I do use my laptop for travel and in various areas, the majority of the time it is at rest on my desk. This stand gets it up an a better eye level for siting that I have noticed less slouching. The metal lip at the bottom front holds the laptop and will prevent it from sliding off- the lip comes up to the height of your MBP when the top is open, so if you ever want to reach up to use the trackpad, you will hardly feel it. The open hole in the back, akin to the iMac's built-in stand, seemed silly at first but I certainly helps de-clutter desk space and hold the cords when they are disconnected.
I needed this cable to tranfer video tape from a mini DV camera to a computer and then DVD. It is very convenient to place in my gadget bag without fear of it being tangled.
Had this MFP for three weeks and its great. It did not work when connected to my wireless Belkin router/print server, which was not a surprise given that the specs say is it not designed to be used on a network. It does work just fine when connected to a PC networked under Windows.HP online support provided the following solution for use with a print server:Thank you for contacting HP Total Care, delivering total care for your HP All in One Products.This e-mail is a follow-up to your recent Chat experience. As promised, I am furnishing relavent information to resolve the issue.I understand that you are not able to install the your HP Photosmart C3180 All-in-One in a wireless print server.You can install alternate driver for that pupose.Here are the steps to install alternate drivers:Step 1. Installing the Alternate drivers:-----------------------------------------1. Start, Control Panel, and then select Printer and Faxes.2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. Click Next.3. When prompted, choose Local, and then click Next.4. In the Manufacturers list, choose HP.5. In the Printer list, choose the HP Deskjet 990C printer, and thenclick Next.6. Choose LPT1 as the port, and then click Next.7. The printer name should be listed as HP Deskjet 990C Printer.8. Click No when the "Do you want your Windows based programs to usethis printer as your default printer?" message appears. Thenclick Next.9. Click No when the "Would you like to print a test page(recommended)" message appears. Then, click Finish.Step 2. Creating a TCP/IP port:--------------------------------1.Start, Control Panel, and then select Printer and Faxes.2.Click File and then click Server Properties.3.Select the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.4.Select TCP/IP Port and create a new port.5.Type the IP address of the Print server and proceed with the onscreen instructions.Step 3: Configure the alternate printer drive:------------------------------------------------1. In the Printers Window, right-click the icon for HP Deskjet 990Cprinter.2. Click Properties.3. Click the Details Tab. In Windows XP, click the Ports tab.4. Click the down-arrow where it says "Print to the Following Port."Select TCP/IP port that was created in step 1.The all-in-one's model number should appear as part of the portdestination.5. Leave the HP Deskjet 990C printer identified as using thefollowing driver, and click Apply.6. Close the Printer Properties window.Now you will be able to print using the alternate drivers.
While I didn't buy mine here, I have had mine for a bit over a year now, and no problems yet, thank Goodness!I'm not really a hi-tech type, but I did get mine up and running in a bit under 5 minutes! It was so easy to do, and that surprised me.I mostly use mine to back-up data and files, and have even switched it between computers with no problems.Over all, it's a nice little set up, and the portability and ease of use is nice!
I've been using this for over a year now, and it has been working with no problems.Recommended.
This printer is wokring perfect, for one year I have had no problems. Although I dont print a whole lot but still works fine. The photo quality is great. Cheap ink, quiet, easy software, everything you need for a side or small jobs.
I've had this for about three years. It works like a charm and is as solid as a rock. During the cold weather months, it resides in my SUV, but in the motorcycle riding months, it makes sure I get home when I'm wandering on two wheels.
The case is durable but the sleeves are easy to tear if your not careful. All of the Caselogic folders have been this way for me. The outer-shell lasts forever while the sleeves rip and wear out. Its an overall good product
Got this right before our wedding and honeymoon. Takes great pictures and is very easy to use. One little problem is that on our honeymoon, the battery died and it would not charge back up, so the camera was dead the last 2 days. When we got home we charged it up again and it was fine at first, then gave us some more problems. Not sure if this will continue to be a problem. Support said return the camera but we have not got around to that yet.
I highly suggest you do not purchase this piece of junk. It has been nothing but nightmares trying to deal with the constant paper jams.
I purchased these and the comporable ear buds to see which I would like best. I find that both fall out of my ears far to easily and while they don't hurt, I don't find them to be all that comfortable. The sounds quality is great. Listening to nature sounds and such for relaxation, it sounds like you are right there. As for blocking out other sounds, I found the ear buds to do a slightly better job, but both were good for work. Neither did the trick of blocking out sounds at night however, which is what I really hoped these would be good for. I can still hear dog by the bed and my spouse snoring or wheezing no matter how well I fit the head phones in my ears. If you are not looking to break the bank and want something to wear at a desk/ not involving a lot of movement, these are fantastic. Not sure if the more expensive models fit better, could be just the shape of my ears, but I don't think these work for walking, or to block out more obnotious sounds.
My G4 powerbook runs very hot at times and the legs stick fine. I can peel them off from the hot surface, but if I don't, they stay put. The legs do not collapse if I push my laptop around. If there's anything to make better, I'd make the surface of the extended legs a little slippery so that I can slide the laptop around on my desk without making a scratchy noise. Even if the legs are not extended, the computer is not flat on the surface, allowing some ventilation. The computer still goes easily into its slim case. My neck and back appreciate sitting more straight with the screen higher up. I prefer the low-tech low-weight design to a laptop stand.
Do not believe any of the so-called good reviews! This product is nonsense and simply DOES NOT WORK. I was able to install it rather easily. However, the flashy sophisticated website is NEVER updated! The play list are NEVER available! I am very dissappointed in Sony. Great concept, good looking product as usual fom Sony. Typical lack of performance. My experience is 180 degrees from the good reviews and I don't believe they are real or honest.
I have been searching for movie cases for awhile when I found these. They are sturdy & slim and met expectations for a really good price.
I purchaesd this case to store my additional DVD's. It's well built and easy to carry. When originally purchased I received an unsolicited call from the manufacturer stating that shipping might be delayed a couple days because of parts shortages. Time was not critical for me so I had no problem with it and true to their word it shipped within two working days.I found that very impressive.
This product works freat. I use it very often for geocaching and always find my mark. With the addition of Mapsource software this is the piece of equipment to have!
Everything I could ask for in a mouse. It worked well for three years and then became too sensitive (always double-clicked) despite all my efforts to tweak the settings and find a solution from the customer support, I had to discard the mouse. Still a very good mouse though, for the three years it worked. Even my little kid's abuse the mouse took in stride. But as I noticed, ultra-sensitivity is how many mice end their lives with, so I have no fault with the manufacturer.
This is a great entry level camera. I purchased this camera last year with two tamron lenses and love it. This is my first dslr and works well for what I use it for. The only down side that I would say it has is that the really bright reds come out with more of an orange-ish tent using the full auto mode and even with some of the more advanced features. Bottom line- GOOD CAMERA if you don't already have a dslr or if you want to upgrade from the xt 8mp model.
We have used this for several weeks now around the Houston area and are pleased with the unit.There are a few quirks when trying to navigate the maze of freeway interchanges around here. Sometimes is says "exit left" and then in the next step "exit right" when trying to decide which side of the freeway we should be on. I think it may be tied to the constantly changing maps but we have downloaded the latest and still find some problems.Overall it works very well and gets a gps lock in a few seconds that is accurate to about 20 feet. When I turn in the driveway it calls the turn exactly.I would buy this unit again without question.
The product was as advertised and delivered very quickly by the vendor.
I replaced the factor 8" sub from the Mach premium sound system in my Eddie Bauer Expedition with this speaker and I could not have been happier. I wasn't looking for anything to be having an "obnoxious hoopdie," I wanted a better than average system. I did replace my head unit prior to this speaker, but there was nothing else I needed to do. The factory amp in my vehicle pushes this thing to it's true potential. I absolutely love it and would totally recommend others buy it.
Once you figure out which size works in your Treo phone, you can discard half the styluses or 3 out of 6.
This is the tape to end all tapes. And uniquely blue to stand out on set when you need it to.
First things first, I've just bought another 5 pairs of these headphones. I've gone through seven already (over the last 5 years or so), which sounds bad until you consider how much I put these things through. What you get for the price is fantastic. I pretty much live with these things on, as they are great for work (office environment), and they won't come off your ears unless you want them to, almost to the point of ridiculousness. I have a White Noise app on my iPod that I use to fall asleep, and quite often, I will wake up with the headphones still snugly in place. There's a little bit of bleed-in, which makes it great for work to hear if someone's trying to get my attention, but not enough to notice noise that I don't need to address.Most importantly, and I know this won't apply to everyone, is the basic design of the headphones. At work, if I'm approached, and need to talk to someone about something, the shape of these headphones makes it very easy to simply hook them into the collar of my shirt. The firm plastic works a lot better in this respect than some of the soft rubber hook-style headphones I've bought.The main problem I keep running into with these, is that I will typically have one of the headphones cut out, followed shortly by the other side. It seems just long enough to place another order (suspiciously/thankfully, depending on your disposition). It's certainly a signal/broken connection issue, because if I manipulate the cord, I can typically get the signal back. That being said, for a pair of headphones under $10 that I often sleep in, one of the sides cutting out after 6 months isn't really something I can feel slighted about.Long story short, these headphones may not be for everyone, but for someone like myself who listens mostly to podcasts/spoken word audio, and isn't concerned about Bose-Quality sound, these things are a steal, especially if you know how to EQ your files.
These little guys are great! They just screw on..no crimping is required! I originally installed them to get my system working. Once everything was good, I took them off to remove the extra wire I had installed "just in case". It literally takes two minutes to install these.
I upgraded from a single core CPU and this thing rocks. The seller also hooked me up with a quiet Zalman fan. Was easy to install and mine came with thermal paste, which was helpful. No problems with reliability or heat. Got a socket 775 motherboard that supports single core, dual core and quad core, which makes my machine semi-furtureproof.
For comedic purposes, it's even better than the Apple Newton's handwriting recognition. Amuse your family members as "milk" is recognized as "halibut", "baby formula" becomes "meat" (who just writes "meat" on their list instead of the specific type?), and "duck" becomes "dog food" (at least it got the first letter right).We did get to recognize "eggs" on the first try.But practically speaking, it would take 10x longer to create a grocery list compared to writing it down. It's a shame it doesn't work better - would be a fun way to do the list.We never got far enough with it to see how it would handle something like "2 pounds of ground beef" or "3 oranges".Family members who tried it have rather plain accents and weren't suffering from colds.
To any and all that think they will be getting a bargain if purchasing this camera/cam. This is the worse piece of plastic I have ever bought. I bought mine through Ebay from the seller clippercutie. I bought before Christmas for a friend, so it was a gift for her, we received it 12 or 13 days after ordering, after trying it out at her daughters girlscout party and then at a few other gatherings of her family, we both were thoroughly displeased with the quality of this camera. I was told early on in email from clippecutie that I needed to have the camera on the "fine" setting, well I had already figured that out and tried it, made no difference in pic quality. It actually looks like a cell phone camera pic. The pics are grainy no matter what setting you have it on. Again I email her to tell her the issues and I am told that their policy is 7 days, after that no returns..period. She said I could take it up with the factory with their warranty, but thats not right for her to push this issue off onto them, a seller has a responsibility to sell items that are what they say they are. This camera definitely was not a 12 mp. Maybe 2 or 3 at the most. I am currently trying to get a refund through PayPal. At best all I can really hope for is to get about 65.00 or 70.00 dollars back. Its going to cost me shipping both ways and their 20.00 to 25.00 restocking fee and to cover their Ebay expenses. This seller needs to be banned from Ebay and Amazon.com. She does not know what customer service is, and if she does then she still treats her customers like they are idiots. This camera honestly isn`t worth 10.00. I wouldn`t give it to a kid for a toy.Be warned.
I purchased this router April 2009 and replaced it February 2011 a few months after it it became flakey and required occasional restarts by disconnecting the power. The router lived it's short life connected to a line conditioned UPS. The NAS, cable modem, network switch and other peripherals that shared the same UPS in the cool basement are still in operation today (Nov 2011), therefore this router's life was short in comparison.The router does have a rich set of features not always offered by competitors and setup is on the easier side for a router with this rich set of features.I gave 3 stars due to the short life span, not the features. Had the router lived longer, I could give it a solid 5 stars.
I bought this case two days after I bought my iPhone because I kept leaving the ear buds behind. I thought having a case that kept the ear buds with the iPhone would be a good idea.PROS:* Keeps ear buds with phone. The cord wraps easily around the back of the case, like with a vacuum cleaner, and the headphone jack and ear buds fit snugly into specially formed holes in the back.* Unlike some silicone cases I've used with other devices, it was very easy to put the iPhone in and take it out. Since Apple recommends removing silicone cases when recharging, this is a nightly activity.* The silicone is thicker around the corners to help protect against bumps.CONS:* Because of where the switches are, thicker corners means the on/off switch and the silence-ringer switch are a bit too recessed for easy use.* When ear buds are stowed in the case, they create a couple of lumps at the back of the case. Setting the phone down on any flat surface, like a desk or meeting table, leaves it tilting wildly. It will even rock - and in this context, that is not a good thing.* Headphone management adds more bulk than expected, since the ear buds stick out, which makes it hard to fit into a pocket.All in all, it does what I wanted it to do and solves the problem that I wanted to solve. But in doing so, it introduced more problems, so it's going back.
I bought this scanner in 2006 and its 2012. It still works. I bought to use instead of a fax machine. With efax you have the option to email or fax the document from your computer. This is hands down the best office equipment I've ever bought. I use to be in the mortgage industry and would have to scan 200 pgs. This scanner saved me the time and frustration of a fax machine. Someone stated on here that they had error messages and it wouldn't save the scan. That was not my experience. Every machine acts up here and there. When I did have a jam. All you have to do is set it to pdf. You can literally add the 2nd scan on top of the original scan by dragging it on top of it with your mouse. Love it!
Based on reviews I'd read, these earbuds offered good sound quality while also delivering a very strong and deep bass. Being somewhat of a bass-head myself, I decided to order them based on their low price and bass-heavy sound.After nearly two years of ownership, I've finally decided to write down my thoughts on the earbuds that have served me well in the past. Without any further delay, read on for my thoughts on the Bass-Freq earbuds.Design and Build QualityThe bass-freq earbuds fall at the budget end of the densely populated IEM spectrum so it is expected that the build won't exactly be spectacular and sure enough, it isn't. The earbuds themselves are made entirely of plastic and come in a variety of bright and sometimes garish colors and while not the most attractive design I've ever seen in an IEM, they're more appealing than some of the more utilitarian earbud designs. The plastic itself doesn't seem the most durable but as long as you're careful with them, they should be fine.Another area of concern is the cable. This cable is very thin, stiff and tangles quite easily. With the cable being so thin, it doesn't inspire much confidence in terms of long term durability. Personally, the cable lasted about a year and a couple months or so of regular usage before I began to notice some problems. Initially, I noticed a short in the cable where it terminates in the 3.5mm headphone jack. It was never too big a deal as all it did was cause a bit of distortion if I positioned it a certain way so it didn't worry me too much but, about a week ago at the time of this writing, a second short developed directly above the y-splitter in the cable that ran into the left earbud. This completely eliminated any sound coming from the left side unless I held it just right and didn't move. Now, I can't stand asymmetry when it comes to headphones so this marked the end of my time listening to them. This strikes me as the type of problem that could have been prevented with a higher quality cable.To assist in cable management, V-Moda includes what they refer to as a "Modawrap" which works pretty well in managing the cable. I didn't make use of the accessory because I didn't want to add additional clutter to my already messy pockets but in retrospect, I do wish I had made use of it, perhaps it could've prevented the damage done to the cable. Then again, I didn't treat my headphones poorly so saying that I should've used the Modawrap almost sounds like I'm making excuses for the poor quality of the cable.Sound QualityImmediately after opening the package, I proceeded to break them in on some pretty bass heavy songs and what I heard pleasantly surprised me. A lot of bass is crammed into such a small space. It was almost a bit overwhelming at first but immediately, I knew that the sound quality was much improved from the cheap Sony clip on headphones I'd been using before. There was warmth and richness to the sound that wasn't at all present in the Sony `phones. Bass response is deep, heavy and full. It lends a very noticeable sensation of warmth to the sound. I wouldn't characterize the bass as "tight" but it is satisfying, if a little bloated. Simply put, if you're a bass-head, you're probably going to find a lot to like here.The highs and midrange are pretty decent as well. There's enough treble extension to create a nice "sparkle" and sound crisp but they're a bit sibilant at higher volumes to the point that some have called it shrill. The midrange is, again, decent at best. The problem here is that it's almost entirely overwhelmed by the low end, making it a tad muddy and recessed. Strings sound veiled and percussion lacks necessary sharpness.Another factor in whether or not you will enjoy these earbuds is your taste in music as the Bass-Freqs do much better with certain genres than they do with others. As expected, Rap, Hip-Hop and most Techno sound great on these earbuds, benefiting from the increased bass. Other genres such as Alternative, Classical and Rock are much weaker in comparison.As a whole, these earbuds aren't very clear or analytical. On the positive side, that lack of clarity means they won't be very critical of low bitrate music files. While the lack of transparency leaves something to be desired, the low end is much better than the average inexpensive earbud which is usually too tinny or too muddy to provide any real enjoyment.ConclusionAfter some thought, I now view these as "gateway" `phones. They're good enough to satisfy most listeners interested in a replacement for stock earbuds but will likely inspire many people to upgrade to something better down the line. V-Moda has a very clear idea of what market they are trying to attract with the Bass-Freqs. These are not for audio purists who desire a more realistic and transparent sound. Instead, these are "fun" earbuds designed to appeal to casual listeners. In that respect, the overall sound signature is decent enough to appeal to people who aren't too concerned with the best quality sound and instead enjoy the warm and deep sounds of an emphasized low end.Considering the fact that these earbuds are so inexpensive, perhaps I'm being a bit too critical. As far as $20 earbuds go, these are better than average and I could recommend them as an improvement over other, cheaper earbuds. However, even in the range of $20, there are better options and these may be worth investigating if you're more interested in more neutral sounding and durable portable headphones.
I bought this item for my Sharp TV model 27K-S100 from partstore.com a year ago for $16.95 (with s&h $26.40). This remote was of very poor quality: even when new the buttons jammed and after a year it stopped working. Now I bought a remote directly from Sharp but it will cost me $33 ($44.31! with s&h). Fooled once shame on you, fooled twice shame on me...
I ordered this radio. As soon as I got it, I put in the batteries, and the radio turned on ; however, all it did was flip through numbers on the screen and play static. None of the buttons ever worked. I couldn't even turn the radio on/off. The instruction manual mentions this can happen with weak batteries. Just in case, I bought another pack of batteries. Same thing. I thought maybe a button was stuck. No. This radio just won't work! I'm really upset and am returning it.
I found getting 5.1 surround sound out of my computer and into my AV receiver to be a difficult process. I needed to go USB out to SPDIF in on the receiver. I was never able to get this device to work. I've returned it and bought a Creative Soundblaster Live which works great.My theory as to the problem is this: according to Creative, the analog output must be 5.1 channel, and it must be disabled for the digital passthrough to work. The Soundblaster has its own control panel in which to enable/disable the analog.This device runs off the Generic Windows Audio driver, and does not have its own control panel. It has a stereo analog output for headphones, which cannot be disabled.I did get fine 2 channel sound out of it, but never 5.1. I don't know if the fact that the PC is running Vista had anything to do with my problem.The actual manufacturer of this device by the way, is SIIG. Their website is almost as unhelpful as Cables to Go's.I've given it 2 stars because it must work for someone, and I can't be sure there wasn't something else going on with my system. I can say with great assurance however that there are much better solutions out there.
By mistake we bought some Nano accessories for our Video IPOD and thought got stuck with them but luckily when I searched I found this product. It works greatly. Only disadvantage to using this is I can't plugin my car charger if I use this at the same time -- but I can live with it.
I'm usually disappointed when it comes to sound, but I'm TOTALLY happy with my iM9. I've had it for over 2 years, and I still love the sound that it produces. I also have the iM7, which also sounds great, but when it comes to sound AND portability, my little iM9 is my favorite. I'm still amazed to this day that such rich, clear sound comes from such a small and simple package. The sound is rich and full even at low levels, and doesn't distort as the volume level increases. Of course there is a limit to how loud it can go, but to expect more than this delivers is unreasonable considering what it is.Yes, it is a little heavy, but considering how good it sounds I can EASILY overlook that. Heck, with sound like this, something's gotta give --- and in this case it's apparently weight. The grabbing notch in the back is more of an indentation, and could be a better design, but it's not a problem. I can still easily take it anywhere. Another quirk that I have with mine is that when you power it on, the volume is by default at a very high level. The solution is simple: When I power it on, I make sure that the iPod isn't playing anything, and simply press the volume decrease button about 10 times before I actually play anything. Second nature after a while.I have an iPod 30G Photo, and even with the adjustment set to the smallest position, I have to insert a piece of thin cardboard behind to make it snug up against the support. Again, not a problem --- simple solution. I'm getting my wife a Nano for her birthday next month, and if I can't find something from Altec Lansing to accomodate it, I will create some modification. If I can't work something out, I'll get her a Nano specific speaker system. I'll guarantee you that the first company I'll be looking at is Altec Lansing.Is it perfect? No. But the sound is outstanding enough, where I can overlook, and work around any imperfection that exists. Overall I love it, and would recommend it to anybody, anywhere, anytime. It's all about the sound, and in that regard, it definitely does not disappoint. In my case, it just continues to impress.
This is an OK package for IPAQ 3800/3900 owners, since you get a bunch of stuff for ~[money]. The hot sync cable is worth about [money] by itself, of course. The metal case is pretty cool .. but you can't see through it (obviously) like you can the IPAQ's original case. I often just want to look at my Today screen, right through the opaque case.The styluses are fine, they're perfect matches to the original equipment.The screen protectors .. which will usually run you [money], are OK. These are my first screen protectors, so I don't know how they compare .. but I will say that they need to be taller. There's a very small but noticeable gap, as the screen protector just doesn't cover the entire screen perfectly.Again, for [money] this package is a pretty good value.
Amazon doesn't provide compatibility information on this product,so here it is:- it works only with Windows (98 and up)- if you don't install Addonics proprietary drivers, only CF slot will work (even Addonics tech support wasn't sure about that!)- basically, you have to install their drivers if you want to be able to use it- NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LINUX or MACAddonics had a good idea with interoperable memory card readers but failed to make it compatible with standard USB mass storage driver. The need for additional drivers makes it unusable anywhere else but in Windows and it's a common knowledge stability of Windows greatly reduces with additional installed drivers and sw.Due to lack of compatibility and flexibility I don't recommend this product. Amazon has done a poor job in documenting this product, I had to return it! BEWARE, you can't return it once you opened the package!
After comparing the instructions with the pictures, I finally lucked out and struck pay dirt. It worked after programing it fifty times. A real problem with the software. You get what you pay for.
I loved this product... for about 2 months until the plastic around the handstrap broke ! I was actually stopped in the street by another girl with the same walkman who also had the same problem. The part that breaks is a very well shielded area right next to the belt hook. It appears to be an error in manufacturing as I took good care of my walkman, never dropped it and never treated it too harshly. Fortunately I am getting it repaired now but it is out of action for at least 3 weeks. Overall I found it to be a great model, ideal for running especailly with the thumb toggle which manipulates both tape and radio stations. This model however uses up more battery power than my previous walkman so beware. The hand strap is what makes this ideal for exercise unfortunately on mine - it broke.
I've had this for about a month and haven't found any manufacturing defects, etc. no corrupted files or anything.
This small and cheep hood can save you realy a lot of money. It's doeing it job wonderful keeps you pictures brigth and clear, but also the hood protect you lens from a lot of things which trying to hit you lens.
My 1996 Explorer doesn't have a CD player so I bought XM'S CASSETTE ADAPTER to play my MP3 audio recordings, they sound great I just had to switch to the right channel (1 or 2)and it sounds great.You wont be disappointed with this product.
I absolutely love this camera. I bought it last May and got the greeeeat special that only cost around $200 for the camera and accessories set. The battery last such a long time. I rarely ever charge the battery at all honestly. The color is great. Everyone compliments it. The camera is so small and easy to carry around. Strap it on your wrist and go. Yes, this camera is not the latest, but I absolutely love it. Pictures come out great. There's a variety of settings and the pictures come out greeeeeeat.If you can afford it, get the weather case too. I took this camera to the beach and got sand in it and the camera was ruined. So, I bought the same exact camera again and don't. I couldn't help it; I loved it too much
Good product for the price. I would do business with this vendor again in the future. Good buying experience. Shipped on time and I received it faster than expected.
This product has produced plenty of hassles for me, but ultimately it (usually) gets the job done.Suggestions for use with Vista (and even some XP machines): to avoid the Blue Screen of Death on my HP computer running Vista, I had to drop back from the latest version (2.0.2) to the previous version (1.3.4) of the Server software (listed on [...] as a version for Windows 2000) and the Firmware. This cleared up my Blue Screen problem. Over the years I have adopted a policy concerning device drivers... if it ain't broke, don't fix it. When I updated one of our Dell XP computers to the 2.0.2 version (and updated the firmware), it also got blue screens until I dropped back.As others have mentioned, the US-4A requires an occasional reboot, about as often as our LinkSys router does. Most often after rebooting the US-4A, we have to press the reset button to make it drop back to the 1.3.4 version of firmware.
We got these speakers as a replacement for 20 year old Infinity speakers for our stereo system. We found them to be rather tinny and even with the super bass on the stereo system they couldn't create a full sound. Yes, they are cheap, but were not much better than what you get attatched to a portable CD player.
I've read good reviews of this camera on this and other sites but I am not having the same experience. The quality of the photos are horrible so I started thinking it was me and I tried it with different settings, tried being very, very still etc but, I only get one good shot out of about ten. I have a Fuji 4mp that I bought about 6 years ago and it takes way better pictures than this. I bought this so I could give my old one to my daughter but I'm gonna end up giving this one to my daughter and and keeping my Fuji. We recently had snow here in Tucson so I took pictures with mu Fuji and compares them to the Canon and the 6 year old Fuji Finepix beat it hands down. I don't get it, did I get a defective camera or am I doing something wrong or does this camera just suck?
I have owned the MS ergonomic 4000 key board for almost three months and so far I am completely satisfied. I owned an early model of the ergonomic key board that did not have all the bells-and-whistles of the 4000 model. I do know how to type, but I am not overly fast when typing. However because of the way the 4000 key board is set up I find that it is the most comfortable key board I have ever used. The key board has a pad to rest my wrists upon when typing. In addition, the front of the key board is elevated while the back of the key board is at a lower elevation than the front. This causes my hands to tilt downward to the key board when typing. This positioning of the key board is far more comfortable than my previous ergonomic key board. The MS 4000 key board comes with hot keys to perform a number of different functions and I have enjoyed using them, but it is the comfort of typing that I have enjoyed the most when using the key board.Before I ordered this key board from Amazon.com I thoroughly read all the reviews for this item. I was concern about the complaint that the space key did not work properly. The complaint was that when pressing the space key extra force/pressure was needed to make the key function. I have not had this problem at all. However, I have large hands and my thumbs sit right at the middle of the space key when my wrists are sitting on the key pad to type. I have not had to use any additional pressure on the space key and it functions perfectly for me. I am satisfied with the key board and would purchase another one if needed. I gave this key board a rating of 4 stars and not 5 stars because I have only been using it for almost 3 months. After a year if everything is still working as well, I would change the rating from 4 stars to 5 stars.
This is a great printer, and the ink isn't as bad as some people say it is. I am a student, so I am always printing text with and without pictures, and I don't go through ink that fast. By buying the ink through amazon, I probably save about about [...] per cartridge! Don't hesitate to buy this ink!! :D
Not a perfect fit cause magnet is a bit big so i just sits in the speaker cabinet a bit but hey ...better to have two speakers than one and it's only [...]..so what do you expect. you can redrill the holes to make it fit but too lazy to do it.. i have mackies if i really want good sound. this is just basic computer speakers for news broadcast and you tube stuff.
I am very pleased with this product and with the company. It shipped very quickly and everything was just as I expected and wanted!
I just bought these at Best Buy today. Had a gift card, so it ended up being about the same price. Boy, they do take some fussing with, you have to be patient. I think the smallest foam sleeves are the the ones that best fit my ears... unfortunately all the foam ones are smashed up from being in the package. I am going to leave them out and see if they'll return to their shape after a while. I tried the small ones and they seem to work okay even though they're somewhat smashed. These do not drown out all outside noise, as some people said in the reviews. They let in more noise than I was expecting, but I still think they're okay, and definitely better than the regular earbuds I have for my Nano. I tried them out with the bathroom fan which is pretty loud, and I was able to have my audio book on medium volume and hear it fine. I then tried my regular earbuds and I could barely even hear than someone was talking, let alone hear what they were saying. I wish I could try it out on the plane, but that's not till next month.Like I said, it takes some fussing to get them in your ear right, but I think once you do it a couple times, it will become easier.I was confused about the wax guards. They are these little stickers that you are supposed to put on the end of the stem before you put the earbud on. In the instructions, they say the sticker is a "ring", but in the picture they show a circle, so I wasn't sure if I was supposed to push the middle of it out and use it as a ring, or leave the middle in and use it as a circle. I thought if the middle was out, what would stop the wax from getting through the hole? So I left it in. Not sure if that's right or not, but it's Saturday and I can't call them.The case looks nice... it's going to take some practice to wrap everything up in there while holding it all down so it doesn't pop out while you're wrapping.All in all, I'm pleased so far.
Pros:- Easy to operate.- Nice touch screen displayCons:- A challenge to setup to control multiple audio/video devices simultaneously.My setup: CableVision DVR (Hi-Def), Sharp Aquous LCD TV, Panasonic DVD/DVR player/recorder.
The orange-colored B+W Infrared Filter 099 is the ideal filter for photography with infrared color film, which is also referred to as "False Color Film" because of its charming abstract color reproduction. It blocks large portions of short-wave radiation, up to 520 nm (blue, blue-green) and reaches its full transmission near 600 nm, which it retains far beyond the sensitization range of these films. This avoids the blue cast that is caused by the heightened sensitivity in this spectral range, and it leads to a better differentiation of colors. The charm of these infrared color photographs is partly due to the orange to red rendition of green vegetation, which is due in turn to the high infrared reflectivity of the chlorophyll in plants. The filter factor is highly dependent on the film and on the degree of infrared reflection of the subject.
This is the same old waffle in order to say that you would be better off shooting on 16mm stock. Fine - go shoot on 16mm, buy your $10,000 below par noisy 16mm from Ebay that was made in 1980s, unless you have $50,000 to get a spanking new Aaton, but slightly noisy, your DAT recorder extra and of course the film stock and your cost of development and transfer to telecine and then where does it end up? Being projected on 35mm in local Odean?Grow up and mix down to DVD if you think your work might see the light of day. If you think a 8GB DVD can hold the resolution of 16mm or 35mm then please go and be the Kubrick with a minimum budget of $100,000 to get your show on the road...... or shoot with this and mix to DVD... like everyone else is doing... and quit supporting the cine camera monopoly that sets the $50,000 price tag that you lap up.LOL.This cam KILLS 16mm production, period.
I ordered several of these batteries. I actually like them better than the Nikon brand battery. They seem to work just as well and they don't have the frustrating latch on the side. The construction seemed solid too.Overall, if you tend to go through a lot of batteries I'd recommend these without hesitation.
This antena has a powerful reception. It acomplish the technical requirements that I was looking forward. I am very satisfied with this product. Great price.
I've only used this transmitter a few times, but so far it's worked great! I had to return a different transmitter because it had so much static you could barely even hear the music. This transmitter makes the music on my phone sound like it's coming straight from the radio. There was one time when there was a slight whine, but it didn't last very long. So far I am very pleased and would definitely recommend this product.
I might give it a star and a half, if it didn't suck so bad. It has to be in the PRECISE place in the car in order for it not to sound like complete static. Very annoying!!! I hoped it would work better than the piece of garbage I had before (one of those 2AAA battery types). Nope.Don't waste your money on this.
Simply put, you cannot beat the 85mm f/1.8 without some very deep pockets. Wide open the lens performs as well as many L zooms with apertures 1-2 stops slower. And at all comparable apertures, it beats my 24-105mm f/4.0L hands down.
Works very well with my Nikon D3. With the 4GB card on the D3 with NEF + 14 bit set, the camera says I can take 155 shots. So plan accordingly if you need more room. I will be buying another soon....maybe the 8 GB.
Is this the best camera that Canon can give for more than $400? Like other Canon Powershot S50, mine broke after 3 years. It seems to be innevitible for this model. If you want something last longer than 3 years, go for other brands. No Canon anymore.
This is quite possibly the greatest keyboard I've used in a while. I do plenty of writing, and while some prefer old-school "solid" keyboards, I love the light feel of a laptop keyboard. This keyboard captures it perfectly.It carries all the functionality of a Apple's Pro Keyboards (and despite what the manufacturer says, will work in OS 9.1, possibly others), and feels great. Not much more needs to be said. It's bare bones, but performs flawlessly. Be sure you shop around. Laugh at how much some people expect you to pay for it after seeing it here for $...My only question is: what is up with the useless key? It's out of the way and doesn't cause any problems with typing, but... well, it's just odd. I got over it.
All the other reviews pretty much cover the details about this nice HDTV, so I'll just add a few tips I received so you won't be disappointed when you first hook it up. First thing when you hook it up, don't be disappointed with the picture quality of the non-HDTV channels. It's not your TV. It's the nature of the technology. For the most part, standard definition channels may not appear as clear on your HDTV as they do on your regular TV. Hopefully in the near future, almost all channels will be HD. Another important thing is how you set your settings. The default settings "out of the box" on the TV will not give you the best picture. First thing you should do is turn off "DNIE". It does much more harm than good. Set the picture to "Warm 1 or 2" depending on your taste. Turn down the contrast to around 40. Set the brightness to between 45-50. Turn the color down to about 45. Tint should be fine at about 50/50, and sharpness really doesn't make a difference with DNIE off, but most people set it at 0. Most people also turn "DNR" off, but I don't notice much difference.....Hope this helps.
Nice tool, every internet connected home should have one. I could not be more pleased with the results. Makes creating your own Cat5/6 cables a breeze.
I spent 4 hours entering DVD data in. The player recognized only 15% of my DVDs. The keyboard does not work unless your keyboard is the most basic type that requires almost no power. After two months all my DVD names suddenly disappeared. I did not have a power failure. What a piece of crap. Save your money.
This printer worked OK for about two years. The print quality was acceptable for color and black &amp; white. But the big thing is that it died. It doesn't work at all now. This seems to be the trend among the reviews I've seen. Based on the other reviews I'm going to go with a Canon.
This was the first filter I ever used and I am happy with it. There are no scratch marks when I received it and it doesn't feel cheap. Its made in the Philippines but it was a decent price. I also heard it is a better construction than Canon's version from reviews.Its good for protection of an expensive lense
I own Explorist 500 and Meridian Gold so will review by comparison.When you "upgrade" from Meridian the first thing you notice is how amazingly small the E500 is. It is about the size of Nokia 3220 cell phone series but thicker. The screen is tiny compared to Meridian making it impossible to use it in the car, not to mention how dangerous it would be. The fact magellan sells car mounts for the E500 should be a criminal offense.The color screen does however offer advantages over the Meridian Gold: it is easier to see things, such as POIs, rivers, etc. On B/W screen rivers and roads are barely distinguishable, if at all.The backlight canot be turned off. It comes in 3 strengths: Hi, Med and Low. To conserve power you can set the unit to go to Low, or you can do it manually, but there is no way to turn it off completely.The proprietary rechargeable battery means another power adapter to carry around. Consider this carefully before you buy this unit: another power adapter on top of your digital camera, MP3 player, laptop etc. The rechargeable battery means you cannot take the E500 on a week-long canoe trip around the Algonquin Park, unless you only plan to check your position once a day, meaninng you cannot use tracking because you will run out of battery.The Meridian uses 2 AA batteries.The E500 fits nicely in your hand, although it is a shame that Magellan did not include a wrist strap (they did with Meridian). First thing you have to do is go to your local dollar store and pick one up.E500 isn't directly supported through MapSend Topo maps (Meridian can be accessed directly from MapSend) and requires additional software (provided) to upload / download tracks, waypoints etc.Geocache utility downloads only the coordinates, and nothing else, so you still have to write down tips and other messages that come with geocache .loc files.Antenna seems less powerful on E500. Meridian is able to pick up signal in my bedroom with blinds pulled down, whereas E500 does not. Both units show different readings in the woods making the E500 less accurate and frustrating when searching for geocaches in the woods (off by about 35-50 meters).There is no SD memory card included with E500 (Meridian came with 32MB SD card).Navigational buttons on the E500 are tiny and close together making it difficult to press the right one. Even though my fingers are slim, I often end up pressing the wrong one - one handed operation if out of the question.Battery runs about 6 hours with backlight turned down to Low, and using detailed topo map (which draws more power than using only the loughable basemap).Extremely poor manual (as was the case with the Meridian).Frustrating installation: Windows is having problems recognizing the driver.In conclusion, the E500 is cooler but useless on longer trips where access to power source is nil. Accuracy due to poor antenna is questionable. Good for a dog walk or biking around the neighborhood, but needs a backup unit or several additional 50$ batteries for longer trips.
I was in the marketplace for a over the ears headphone and also a noise canceling headphone. I looked all around and found ones that were not that great; and came across this one for only $40.I not sure if the noise cancelation works; but the quality of the music output is equal to that of the second generation earbuds! I just love them. If you use the noise cancelation switch it increase the volume and make it more bold. I have not have a change to test it to be fair but I have listen to my Nano for over three hours and I decided to write this - I am so please with these headphones.If you can find them; buy them! You cannot go wrong!
With all the different cables and prices for an Ethernet cable on Amazon, I spent some time deciding which to buy. This cable is well constructed and works great. It's running around a room, down into the basement, across the house and back up into another room.
I bought this battery for an older VHS camcorder and it worked excellent the first 4 days until it started leaking and battery power went down. Don't buy these no brand batteries, buy a named brand one like Duracell or you will regret it.
Despite what one reviewer said, this worked fine in my Nikon S8100. Followed the instructions in the start up guide. Pulled camera out of the box. Inserted battery. Inserted memory card. Plugged in to charge. When charging complete, turned it on, and it recognized the card right away. No format required.
I purchased this for my wife for Christmas and she has been very pleased. I like it better than the Ipod I already owned. It is a very stylish and great sounding mp3 player with expansion capabilities. I also like the fact that you can delete a song directly without connecting to the PC - I wish my Ipod would do that.
I have had this frame for a couple of months now and have been pleased with it. It has a good quality picture and is lightweight which makes it nice for hanging. It has a remote which makes changing options easy. Haven't used the MP3 Player so cannot review that part.
Sound quality was abysmal. Just static. I would not recommend buying this product at all. Should have returned it. Glad it was cheap.
HDMI connection will connect however it will not connect to your DVI line. Don't bother with this product the power slot for the DVI connection is too small and will keep you from plugging it.
This item can record as if it was right by the speaker, even though they'll be 15 feet away at least. It picks up everything that's around. I'm going back to collage. I don't think it'll miss any part of the lecture.
This is the neatest gadget for all kinds of fun. If you hold the Visor steady and give it just a few seconds to focus and have moderate light, you can get fun pictures that capture brief moments that would otherwise have been missed. Just this weekend at a gathering a friend of mine was intrigued by a &quot;cowboy&quot; in the crowd and just for fun and in secret I took a picture of him. It wasn't very close up and didn't capture his &quot;essence&quot; but I'm going to e-mail it to her and say, &quot;Here's your cowboy.&quot; And I echo what other reviewers have said - everyone is fascinated with this toy and it makes a great conversation piece. If the price fits your budget, don't hesitate to buy it.
plastic broke on transportseems good qualityhavent used it actuallyseems legitwhy is it thicker than the wire that comes with the speakers?is it better?i should hop so :p
This product is obsolete (posting this on March 25,2011, 10-12 years after the product was released)Buy a switch instead!!Do not buy this old, obsolete product.
First and foremost, let me say that this camera is simply fantastic at taking daytime pictures. However, Canon is not great at designing the exterior and durability of their cameras. One main concern I have is that the battery door is very flimsy and doesn't really close all the way when secured, leaving a tiny few degrees to stick out, this shouldn't annoy me but when I'm taking pictures and my thumb just touches that point of the camera, it makes me think of the durability of the part, it shouldn't even move when my thumb is touching it!I've called up Canon and they stated that they do not fix minor exterior problems unless the battery door breaks. Since the battery door still sticks out by a few degrees, this can leave to tiny particles like sand to enter and possibly damage the memory card and battery. Overall though despite its drawbacks, I love this camera and will buy more Canon products in the future.
I just bought the Samsung DVD-L70 this week at Best Buy in Canada. I had decided to get this player over the Toshiba SDP16000 because in the store this screen quality looked much better.Airplane Use: The dvd player is really good for airplanes. I shared it with my brother sitting next to me and he had no problem seeing the screen. It views really well during day flights and night flights in terms of the sun reflection but of course its best visually in the dark. It didn't skip at all in any plane and at one flight we were in a little express plane which is more turbulant because of size. It's also good when you are waiting in the terminal and want to watch because they usually have plugs around and you can just plug it in to watch and save battery life. The only problem I was a little frustrated with was that the volume is hard to hear in the plane. But honestly what do you expect when the engines of the plane are super loud in the first place? The noise reducing headphones didn't work so well so I'm going to return them. However, I found that using the ipod headphones that go right into your ears work better. Also I put on the subtitles so I could catch some dialogue in case I missed it. I don't have a problem doing that though I'm sure some people might. All and all it is very good in the plane you just might want to put forward some extra money and get really good headphones with volume adjusters on them.Car Use: The dvd player is really good in the car. It didn't skip at all with the bumps and jolts of highway driving. The car adapter is a great function also. The volume is much easier to hear in the car than in the airplane. The only problems are that if you get a bit nausiated in the car watching then obviously don't watch in the car cuz you're focusing on it the whole time on your lap. What I suggest is getting one of those cases that it can hang from on the seat in front of you so you don't have to hold anything.Regular Use: When using the dvd player as normal in a quiet room hearing it is not a problem at all. So far with all the movies i've played on it (most of them being dvd-r) it only had a problem skipping with one of them. I didn't mind because i think it is just a problem with the dvd itself.Battery Life: The player on full volume with stopping, pausing, rewinding etc, lasts for about a movie and a half. I was able to get through The Bourne Idendity (which is fairly long) and half of One Hour Photo before it shut off. The only thing that is a bit frustrating is how when it's plugged in you can't charge it while you're watching a movie, the power has to be shut off. Over all i'd say it lasts for about 2.5-3 hrs on battery with use of features. If you leave the buttons alone I'm sure it'll last a bit longer.Amenities: I really like the two headphone jacks. It's really benifitial for use in the airplane or in general. The screen quality is very sharp and good from most angles. I find the remote a little pointless becuase you're sitting right infront of it anyway and are most likely going to use the touch buttons. The buttons can get a little annoying because the fastforward/rewind buttons are not the first funtion if you press >> that first then it skips to the next chapter so in order to ff you have to hold it down so you might end up skipping your scene by accident. It's not that bad though you get used to the right ammount of pressure that's needed. The menu/title buttons are also easy to use and figure out. The quality of the text on the screen for subtitles is also easy to read.All and all it's a great player to have with minimal faults. I recommend it to everyone since it's cheaper than most other players and comes attached with the reputable samsung name.----------------------I just wanted to add that after owning the dvd player for almost 6 months i still love it. I never have problems playing any dvds and it's great in the airports..sure makes time go by quickly when you're waiting to board. The screen quality is awesome and i still use subtitles to hear in busy places like planes and airports but that's not a big deal to me because i like reading it often anyway. if i could increase my rating, i'd give it 5/5 stars. it's good to have your own selection of movies so you don't have to watch the ones on the airplanes that they stop every so often for information updates from the pilots.so i highly highly recommend this dvd player for teens/adults/children...it's simple to use and one of the best out there!
Bought this product after reading other reviews with some good and some not so good. I have the sensor laying across the ground while I wait for warmer weather to bury. So far the system is working exactly as advertised, in fact we ordered the wireless receiver today we are so pleased. Hope others have as much luck as we have had...Only real Issue was the fact that the wrong product manual was shipped but I found correct onion manufacturer website...
I read the reviews about the exposed wiring before buying this and still bought it (mainly because it was cheap). By itself, you can't place it on your lap. I placed it in a cookie sheet and its a match made in heaven. If you buy this, you should go to the cook wear section of amazon and get a 15.25" x 10.25" x .75" cookie sheet (the size I'm using).Other than the exposed wiring it does a great job of cooling my 15" MacBook Pro.
I purchased this product while on a deployment in AZ, had it shipped to my Hotel, I had to leave before I could recieve my product so I had the Hotel staff return the product. This was in July I believe, and I have yet to see a refund... my first negative experience, while I know it was not directly Amazons fault, probably the shipping company or Comp USA's, but it was still my first negative experience....
I have beat the heck out of this radio....ice fishing...canoe trips (where I have flipped)...and of course in the shower. Love it...hasn't missed a beat and gets reception way up in the North Maine Woods. Highly recommended
This card reader worked great for about year or so, then one day it corrupted all the files it transferred. Luckily, I was still able to transfer the pix directly from the memory card/camera to the computer. But THEN when I tried to use the card again, it would not work. So, it completely destroyed a SanDisk Ultra II 1GB memory card. Needless to say, I can't use this product any longer.Later, I found that it wasn't the card reader, but the Nikon D70s that was causing the corrupt files. I had to scrap the camera. I'm still using the Sandisk ImageMate, happily.
Obviously I don't know if the surge protection part of this thing works yet, but as far as looks, it's done the trick. It hid all my cords behind my flat panel very nicely and as long as the built in surge does it's job, I'll be more than happy with this purchase. If my TV gets killed in a storm though, I'll make sure to update this review. LOL!
Grado SR225i are open-back headphones and at a MSRP of $199 are great headphones for new audiophiles or those on a budget. Due to Grado's strict selling policies, it is difficult to find these new for much less than MSRP. Grado also has one of the strictest warranty policies so make sure that you get all the documentation, including copy of the warranty (8.5" x 11" paper document) when buying these, especially if you are purchasing new. Truly new Grados will come in the signature Grado `pizza box' with foam cutout and will have the seal fully intact - it is easy to tell if the seal has been broken.These have a very good sound signature - with great mids and highs, and defined but not overbearing lows. At an impedance of 32 ohms, these will work just fine un-amped. Although these will still benefit from a dedicated or portable amp, there will not be as noticeable of difference as there are with high impedance, high sensitivity (e.g. 600 ohms / 98 dB) or low impedance, low sensitivity headphones (32 ohm / 86 dB). I highly recommend these for people who enjoy rich vocals; alternative, rock or jazz, as well as some types of entry-level music production.The appropriate price range for used SR225is goes from $150 to $180 depending on condition and whether or not they come with original packaging. When buying used, assume that the warranty is no longer valid unless they were very recently purchased from an authorized dealer.
This product may be fine for use with just one computer but it does not work as well with multiple computers. The product has two pieces one that attaches to the printer the other that attaches to a computer. if you have multiple computers they can all print to the printer without additional hardware. HOWEVER, the printer with the adapter must be on. This is setup is fine if there is one computer in your system that is always in place (e.g. a desktop), but for a system where multiple family members have laptops, this does not work well because the laptop with the adapter may not be on (and may not even be in the house).
The laptop computer stand arrived in the time allotted, and was in excellent shape when it arrived. It's a very handsome piece of furniture. Assembly was not too difficult, but after completing the assembly I realized that the stand would not work in the position for which it was purchased. It took a couple of attempts to get the company to respond to my request for a return, but they were very courteous and took care of the return in about a minute, once I called the Customer Service number and stopped sending e-mails.
The docking station has a good sound and does not take up much space. It also can run off batteries so I can take it anywhere. When I ordered my first one it sounded so good I ordered another one to take up north.
I looked for months for a camera harness to carry a camera case on my chest, to help alleviate back pain when carrying camera (i had been affixing my camera case to D loops on the shoulder straps of an empty Camelbak hydration pack)....I found this Backpack Harness from Lowepro....Visited a local camera store, & asked for advice from store employee...he recommended this harness to replace the Camelbak idea...i couldn't find one anywhere local, so i searched online & found the same picture of it in several locations...the picture is very confusing, as it always showed a fanny pack-type pack that came with it...in the description, it never explained that this harness was ONLY made for a specific pack, & that pack was NOT included, & that straps on the back will just dangle without the fanny pack....the pictures/description were not clear as to whether the harness could be used without the pack....once again, i was only interested in a durable harness with D loops on shoulder straps to carry a camera case on the chest...once i got it, it is worthless unless you have the fanny pack, of course which is separate purchase....the rear straps just dangle, & do not work, without the fanny pack, & do not affix to the rest of the harness without the missing fanny pack....i take responsibility for making poor purchase, but very disappointed in poor/deceiving photo provided by Lowepro...confused a camera store employee & myself...:(....quality of harness appears to be fine, but i'll never be able to use it...
Our third in this model line over 24 yrs. Receives all our weather, ham nets, SSB, AM/SW radio while sailing offshore worldwide. Could use lighted buttons. Also a time display when on a station would be nice.
Awfull product. It was easy to set up, and was great for about 4 days, and then the seam split!This is the worst part. I called the pool company and they were VERY UNHELPFULL. They couldnt guarentee a replacement I had to send them photos, cut the pool number out of the pool along with the split and I was told it could take up to 6 weeks to replace, if they decided to replace it. Well thats a little pointless because the Kids Summer vacations would be over by then! On priciple I will never puchase a product from this company again.
Prints come out beautiful, but there is no way to get 50 photos with these PictureMate ink packs (50 sheets with each ink pack). I get maybe 30 at most. Plus these are very expensive. And typical with all these Epson printers is you always have to do endless Head Cleaning which uses ink.
I got this product a little over a year ago. It works wonderfully in my toyota's cassette player and adjusts the stereo in the car appropriately. Clear audio and sounds way better from the car speakers than what my tinny laptop speakers can do. It also worked wonderfully in my Uncle's car, Lexus, which are known to be finicky about cassette converters. It works wayy better than the sony one my Dad brought (keeps getting spit out) and the one that came with my walkman CD player (which has a funny fitting cable, and lots of static). The one I received was a white version of the black tape picture. I'm not sure if they changed the actual product of not.
Good cord high quality. Not too much to say but there is a word count. Remember this is a 1 to 4 product.
Originally, I wanted a Yashica T4 after reading stellar reviews on the Net. Unfortunately, they no longer make this camera. My search continued and I came across the Minox CD 140. Got my first roll of film back (Agfa Vista 200) and can only say that the pictures are breathtaking! Razor sharp, clear, vivid and brilliant. The camera is easy to operate and has great features without overkill. Fits nice in the hands and has a nice &quot;solid feel&quot; to it. Comes with strap and case in which the camera fits snug. As for the supposed &quot;small viewfinder&quot;, I didn't think it any smaller than my other two cameras I own. Get this camera. Unbelievable pictures, easy to use, nice features, great value. A &quot;Leica&quot; at a fraction of the cost. I am totally satisfied.
My wife and I both bought a Zen device. we liked them for the first 3 months. Then, within weeks, the headphone jack of both of the players shorted out.I tried to contact customer service but after spending hours trying to reach them through the internet, through their call-in numbers, and even by mail, I could reach no customer service person nor get anything but an automated response with help topics that had nothing to do with my problem.I was very disappointed.
I disconnected Verizon Westell router antenna and connected the booster to it. I mounted the booster as high as it would go on my wall. I tried all 3 modes and still no change in strength. To make matters worse I couldn't login to my work VPN. It also SLOWED my Internet considerably. Most affected was secured websites like credit card accounts. I would disconnect the booster and it would be fine . I would then reconnect and problem immediately reoccurred. Did this a couple of times and exactly same symptoms. I even changed the channel on the router.
I had older SanDisk flash drive but that was small and I never had it when I needed it. This one has very practical place holder for key chain and its with me all the time in my key chain. I bought it anyways insipte of the previous reviewer (Julian) that you will loose the cap but I think that will be not be the case and in fact the cap looks pretty good. I have not lost it for the first month so far and I don't think so I will. The older Sandisk flash drives had some what firm plastic caps, this one is a bit elastic and kind of body sticks to the drive which is good and feels more secure. There is one additional holder (or something) for this drive in the package which I think is good for nothing. My wish list is that if they could provide 2 additioanl small caps to the drive if in case you loose it anyways. I highly recomment this drive.
The price was cheap and the item was high quality. You can't get much better than that.
Great speakers here. And at a great price. Had these for a few years and they still bump good. Clean sound
Except for maybe the iRiver SlimX iMP-400(newer version of the SlimX product line) coming out in the beginning of November, the iMP-350 is the best.Hope this is helpful:Build/Design:First of all the SlimX, despite contradictory reviews, is built very well. The top of the cd player is aluminum, not plastic, and is hinged to the cd player itself with metal bolts rather than the normal plastic hinges.I admit with the rechargable batteries installed in the player its weight is a bit lop sided, but nothing to really complain about. The design seems to also be very well thought out. The buttons on the cd player are located on the side so that they don't accidentally get pushed. I especially like the way they designed the hold buttons, there's a seperate hold button on the remote that operates independently, meaning that you can have either the cd player or the remote on hold and the other will still operate. (Only 16.7 mm thick, and about as big as wide as a CD)Remote:The remote is also designed fairly well. It has 3-jog dials 2-buttons and the hold switch. Amazingly, you can control all this cd player's functions easily with the remote. You can also jog through your list of songes by every 10 songs with one dial and go song by song with the other (The scrolling speeds are changable). My only complaint is that the remote could be designed to be more handheld friendly and not so square. Some people might think the remote might be cumbersome(as I did), but it's not; its light weight and hardly noticable.Functions:Basically this cd player has every function imaginable, too many to write in this review(Sry). It doesn't skip unless you drop it and the anti-skip power is also changeable. My only real complaint is you can't turn up the volume as loud as some other cd players can, but that can be tweaked slightly by changing the EQ settings.Overall, if you have the money save up for this one, it's the best on the market.KuYa~
I bought this to use with my Canon 50mm 1.4 prime lens. I was really surprised by how much light is reflected into the frame. Tried to take a few shots of the recent lunar eclipse and they were terrible. Much better when I removed the filter. I have other UV filters (Hoya) and did not realize there could be such a difference. Pay more and get something else.
This is a great gift for people who love electronics, especially computers. It has all the necessary tools you need to fix your computer. I bought this for my bf for Christmas, but he couldn't wait until Christmas to open it and use it, he loves it. I would recommend this gift to any computer or gadget lover.
Sony 4 GB Memory Stick PRO DUO ( MSX-M4GS ) (Retail Package)I would probably give this item more stars, but considering its been a month since i ordered it and have not yet recieved it, 1 star is the best i can do. It is listed on amazon in my tracking account that it was "delivered", yet i had not recieved it physically. I had to then call USPS to find out where my package is. USPS also has it listed as delivered, but i had not signed a paper releasing the item to me yet, or have i recieved a note on my door stating a delivery was attempted. Now i am waiting as USPS investigates the situation to figure out what happened. I do live in an appartment so that may have somehting to do with the confusion, i'm not sure. As for amazon, they recieve 5-star quality for assistance, including routing me to USPS to get the issue taken care of as well as giving me the info i'd need for USPS to access my item, and even offered to re-send the item at no cost to me if USPS can not find the problem. I felt i should post this for anyone that may have issues with recent deliveries. I have recieved all my other amazon products from UPS untill now, and have had no problems, but for the new USPS carrier, im not too happy.
This unit can be great with the right drivers. As others have said, DO NOT INSTALL THE DRIVERS THAT COME WITH THIS UNIT. Instead, download and install the newer drivers directly from D-link. With the newer drivers, this works great. I am using it with a four receiver cordless phone system from Uniden and it frees me to use SKYPE throughout the house with wonderful sound quality. The one caveat is that it is unlikely there will be any more updated drivers for this (one star penalty). It does work with SKYPE 4.0, but SKYPE left out Speed Calling in 4.0, so unless they put it back in, if you want to use 4.0 you will need to dial (or program into your phone) lots of digits to make a call. I reverted back to 3.8 for now.
Hunted all over for these after losing my lens cover. These are perfect, inexpensive and simple to use.
Like many others here, I found this product basically unusable. After hours of effort and multiple attempts at starting the trasfer process I finally gave up. It seemingly works for some people, but I found it a total waste of my time and money.
The fit is both tight and comfortable; very usable on pretty much any exercise machine. Earbuds aren't an option for me given the weird geometry of my ears, and these are just perfect. The folding design works well in a gym bag, too.Plenty of bass, and more than enough volume when driven through my cheap MP3 player. I wouldn't mistake these for my dearly-departed Grado SR60s, but they're half the price and much more portable.I had a pair of these in the early '90s, and loved them back then too.
It took a little while longer than I had expected to arrive. But everything is fine and in working order
This item was new and sealed in the box. It was the same as if getting it for $40 from the store but it cost much less! best deal, even better than ebay, those sold for around the same but are not new and cannot be returned.
It is a good product, low price, on-time delivery. It comes in very useful when wanting to connect items to your tv.
Arrived on time that said it would and was the right product that I was looking for and would order again
I bought this hoping that at the very least it would play, even if the quality wasn't that great, however the dvd's would often skip and freeze and finally the motor burned out. Beware of the low price, pay a little more to get something better.
This product works great, has a very good picture and has alot of options to set up a slideshow. If you are looking for a digital picture viewer this is a great product.
This is the easiest point and shoot digital camera to operate that I have ever owned. It is all automatic and it is so simple to operate, my wife can operate it. This is our second digital camera, Our first camera was not all automatic and it was frustrating to set up. The Fujifilm FinePix A205 takes great pictures that are sharp and clear, even up to and including 8&quot; x 10&quot; enlargements. This is a great camera for those who like taking everyday pictures.
this chillmat works well. the only complaint is that my laptop kept sliding off the cooling pad and eventually the plastic over the fans broke and it started putting too much strain on my laptop that I had to replace it. It's worth the money. Just remember that it wasn't designed to keep the laptop on top of it.
This product installed easily using the included CD and works fine with my Magellan Meridian Gold GPS for transferring tracks and waypoints to my computer. I am using Windows XP.
this is a good machine - old, but my wife's is still going strong after 4 years, and that's saying something for a laptop. Great keyboard, good screen, solid feel.Yes, $600 is probably too much for it at this point, but this was a $2000 machine at the time it came out, and the point of reviews is to tell people what the item is like, not whether or not it's a good deal...
... I bought this CD player and used it on the way home, didn't skip at all, the bass quality was great. Only reason i didn't give it 5 stars is that it has no easy pause feature, if you press stop twice (which turns the unit off) and then turn it back on it automatically picks up where you left off after a second. Overall this is a great portable CD Player for pretty much anyone (unless you're jogging in which case I don't understand why you can't just listen to the radio)
Can't complain for the price, but wish these guys last longer in my lights. I had to buy extra batteries so that I could always have 2 charging while I used the other two
I still have not received the product. I see it is now supplied by another vendor. I have sent an email to WholeSalesMall, stating I still have not received the item. They have told me that it was shipped twice the second time with delivery confirmation. Still no product has reached my mailbox.
I have been very happy with this wall mount. Makes viewing and cleaning the tv simple and fast. Great price.
This is a great kit. It has everything you will need. Plenty of wiring to get the job done, the 3ft grounding wire could be a bit longer, but it works. Unfortunately I need more powerful wires to run my amplifier decently, so I will be buying a 4guage wiring kit from this same brand for only a few bucks more.
I just bought this dvd recorder and I found it very easy to use. The hook-up was very simple and had picture instuctions telling you how to hook it up. Recording is by one touch of a button, can't beat that!!! That is too easy. The only complain is that when it is transferring my videos on to the dvd, it stops tapping to index it, and sometimes it will record the flicker and sometimes, it would record what's on the television by mistake. It is only in-between video dates. e.g. If your date is 2/2/07, after it is done recording that date, it will stop taping and index it, and start at your next date, 2/3/07 where it starts and rewinds to find 2/3/07. That is where you would find the flickering (where it is rewinding and forwarding to find 2/3/07, and starts recording before the tape tracking is done), and when it might record what's on the television. This annoyance is only for less than 1/2 minute. So, your dvd recordings will not look very professional. I paid $197.99 for this machine, so shop around.
The printer refuses to print higher resolution prints 99% of the time; especially if the image in large in size (W and L). I have only 3 photo prints in frames from this printer because it does not print the image 99% of the time. It will print at 360 dpi(more of the time), but at 720 dpi and especially 1440 dpi I get wasted paper and ink(lots of it). Part of an image will print; then, empty paper shoots through the printer, and then it resumes printing the image only partly (this abnormality repeats itself sometime several time). Most often I have several pages of the pieces of the partial printed image. I've cleaned and alligned the printer head many times with no satisfactory lasting result. I've had to return to my old Epson Stylus color 600 model to get any results. I've wasted my money, and I find Epson's support wanting (no email contact or 800 telephone support). Do not believe all the hype. I've had the printer over 8 months. My computer has 1 GB memory, and I'm computer savvy. This is my third Epson printer...it is sad they produced this boat anchor - I mean printer - I think that is what it is supposed to be.
I bought this same exact product over a year ago and it worked wonderfully until one day it just stopped working. I decided to buy the same thing again because I had been so pleased with it. However, this one sometimes gives off this really annoying fairly loud squealing noise. At first I thought it was because of the station but changing the station does not change the noise. It's so annoying that sometimes I will have to turn on the radio or a cd. Luckily though, this noise is not made every time I use the product.
I bought these headphones to replace a pair of Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones that fell apart after about 4 years of use. The intent of this review is to compare the headphones from these two manufacturers.NOISE CANCELINGI use headphones to listen to an iPod in a computer room where I sit a few feet away from a rack of 15 PCs and 4 large file servers. The noise is from the fans and hard drives, and might be described a very like white noise. Both headphones do a creditable job of noise reduction, but unexpectedly the A-Ts are actually much better at handling this noise than the Bose. Another feature I like about the A-Ts is that you can listen to music even with the noise canceling turned off, whereas if the battery dies in the Bose it shuts off anything coming through the headphones at all. This is relatively minor since both headphones give you advance warning that the battery is dying by flashing the power LED, but could be worthwhile if you didn't have a replacement battery on hand.SOUND QUALITYIn the interest of full disclosure, I'm what some call a "senior citizen", although I tend to think of myself as "significantly experienced." Either way, my hearing isn't as precise as it once was. Never the less, I can still recognize quality sound, and both headphones deliver that. The music I listen to is a combination of classical, oldies, and contemporary country. I found that the A-Ts probably deliver slightly crisper highs, but the Bose is much better at bringing out the bass. Interestingly enough, the A-Ts provide much higher audio output at the same volume setting. Both are a pleasure to listen to.COMFORTI didn't weigh the two, but the Bose feel a little lighter when you put them on. And they just slightly more comfortable, probably because the padding is a little softer and because they don't seem to press together over your ears as much. Having said that, the A-Ts are still extremely comfortable. I normally wear headphones 4 to 6 hours at a run, sometimes for 8 hours in a day, and at the end of the day the A-Ts still felt just fine.PHYSICAL CONSTRUCTIONSince I've only owned the A-Ts for about a week, this part of my evaluation honestly has to be called incomplete. But I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the A-Ts will carry this category hands down. After owning the Bose for just over 2 years, the plastic pieces that tie the earphones to the head band started to crack. At 3 years I had to start using wire ties to keep everything together, and at just about 4 years one of the ear pieces finally broke off. This has to be due simply to the stress of spreading the head band to get them on and off every day (this cracking is a well documented problem with the QC2s - see the Bose reviews). The A-Ts appear to be much more substantial, much better built, and I have little doubt at this point that they will give me many more years of service than the Bose.BUYING RECOMMENDATIONI suppose if you're not going to wear them every day (and thus not cause as much physical stress to them), and you want absolutely the best comfort, the deepest bass, and you can afford more than 3 times the price, then the Bose are a good choice. But had I known as much 4 years ago as I do today, it would have been a no-brainer; I would pick the A-Ts. I believe that they are far and away the better value.
No more guessing when batteries will finish charging. I had a cheap charger before with one LED to indicate all four batteries are charged. I always ended up with one or two batteries with half the charge of the others. I got another charger that had four LED which helped out alot, but now I can tell when they are done for sure.
It works great and has in general led me quickly to my destination and located restaurants in towns that I was passing on the interstate. One must get used to using it and I did find one location that tripped it up. I was driving along the Mississippi in New Orleans attempting to get on the bridge across to the West Bank. It directed me under the bridge and along a road parallel to it. There are multiple layers of roads on the bridge which apparently confused it for I heard the fateful word: "Recalculating". I followed the prompts and circled around a few times each time getting the dreadful "Recalculating". I finally gave up and found a sign directing me to interstate going in the opposite direction. I took it until I could exit, loop around and get on the road going in the right direction.My only wish would be for it to voice identify the road to turn on. It only says to turn right or left. The name of the road is in large letters at the top of the screen but I would prefer for the name to be included in the voice prompt.
This is a great scanner - but first time buyers of such a scanner, with Windows XP as an operating system beware! If you purchase the scanner, be sure that the package contains the Installation CD that contains the Windows XP installation update. Many of the inventoried Scanners do not have the update and to trying to get an update is an exercise. You have to download it from the website, but you must first call Nikon support to get this information. The hold times for the support line can take more than an hour. Then, best of luck on the download. After spending 4 hours on the thing myself, I finally had to call Nikon back, wait on hold for an hour and 15 minutes to then learn I had to call someone else to get them to mail me a disk. Hopefully, this tip can save you hours!
Took me forever to find a small lightweight pad that I can throw in my carry-on bag when I travel. I didn't need or want a fan, or a bulky lap pad, I just wanted something that would lift my notepad off of the desk or bed in a hotel room so that it can get some air circulation. At 2.5 oz. this works great. As some have experienced, my particular notebook the fan intake on the bottom of my notebook is blocked by the back left "foot" on the pad, this occurs if I place my notebook exactly centered onto the pad. To solve this I simply place my notebook a little bit off-center on the pad, which is no problem as it is still stable. They could solve this problem by making the pad in two sizes, but for now this works fine.
Very disappointed. The toner I ordered is out of toner, the printer cannot work after installing it. I applied to return so many times, asking different ways but the response is so so so slow and no efficiency! AND finally, I can return but the system charge my return shipping fee even! The return is not my fault at all! I won't buy the related product any more
Slik EZ Pod Monopod with Pan Head and Quick-ReleaseOverall I like this monopod. It's sturdy and easy to take on the road with me.The Pros: well made, strong; positive leg locking leavers; great fine height adjustment feature; quick-release feature is strong and positive, and really quick to change; the provided carrying strap makes it easy to carry.The Cons: just too short when fully extended for me to stand upright (I'm 5'-10" - would be worse for anyone taller), so I have to stoop to use it and never get to use the neat fine height adjustment; quick-release feature requires that a compatiple shoe (one is provided with the pod) be attached to any camera or long-lense that you want to put on the pod, so be sure to get enough for all your stuff; those shoes need to be left attached to the equipment (if you don't want to be constantly putting them on and taking them off, which would defeat the purpose anyway); the shoe is bulky (fits comfortably under a SLR, but is much bigger than the base of a point-and-shoot) and prevents a camera from being set upright on a flat surface.A long list of cons, but still doesn't overshadow a great product, well made, and fun to use.
The USB Adapter for the iPod Shuffle fills a product need created by Apple. The reality is a similar adapter should have been included with the Shuffle instead of the mini-doc. Or, a standard USB port connection should have been used. Either way, this is a handy accessory for your iPod shuffle, and it works with both 2nd and 3rd generation models.ProsThis unit is not only smaller than the Apple shuffle dock, it's also cheaper. It's very convenient to have as a backup. Price wise this adapter tends to be the best at less than $0.50.ConsClearly this is a low end accessory. Failure rates are inevitable, so at these prices it pays to buy a few to have a backup. Additionally, secondary USB ports and USB hubs may not work with this one, so you have to use a main port.This unit is worth a try. If you have the Shuffle, though, it pays to get some version of this adapter.Enjoy!!!
I returned this item as soon as I recieved it. I was difficult to focus, strap was worthless and the quality was poor. I ordered a Nikon 10x50 instead. The 20x50 was so strong that it was only good for very long distances and was very shaky and hard to focus at any distance. Do yourself a favor and just order the Nikon.
When I purchased the iPod nano as a gift it didn't come in the color I wanted, but I found this skin to go over it. Very pleased with the item and the delivery was prompt.
Fast, nifty titanium shell, retractable usb connector. Sandisk is the best for thumbs - best warranty!
It does what the other reviews have said. The door doesn't close over the larger media types, but it is a very handy device. I would recommend it if you have a lot of media cards and don't like to keep up with a lot of devices.
I was considering buying a Samsung DLP as that was what many suggested...even had one on order...but cancelled to purchase the 55" Grand WEGA. Several reason included:1) I found the contrast of the DLP to be too unnatural. I know that it is good to have a bright picture...but it was too contrasty. Movies which I have seen in the theatre didn't look proper.2) I like the speakers on the side of the screen. Reason is that it creates a consistent backdrop that is at the same distance from the viewer's eye to the image and backdrop... to accentuate the picture. Too bad not very many TVs follow this...as I guess that it is a fashion item where consumers want less of a tv frame.3) Lamp should be easy to change when that is necessary. From what I can gather from the manual, you pull open a door on front and slide in a unit. Reasonable at about $160 so no big deal.4) Non-HD programming looks good. Sony has an 'upconverter' through its 'digital reality creation' video processing. So non-HD programing is upgraded to near HD by digital mapping.For those that are shopping....make sure to view the TVs at various stores. Each store have different setups and configurations.This TV should suit us fine for years ahead.
I price compared the Lexmark #32 cartridges to the high yield cartridges and found that the first is a better savings; cheaper per page. I received the package in 3 days.
This product simply doesn't work the way it should.Using an Actiontec wireless DSL router, it is NOT POSSIBLE to get the Actiontec wireless adapter to recognize the wireless network except at the lowest security setting. (64 bit wep)Also, if you enable mac address filtering on the router side, the wireless adapter will fail to recognize the network no matter what the other settings are.I have a few other devices on the wireless network without any problems, so I'm pretty confident this is just a bad product.Calls to Actiontec were not helpful.
I love this product. It is so much easier to walk, with hardly know it is there. Great sound.
The P31 is a great camera but I have three complaints.1) I am used to my old Canon AE1-P, in wich the camera body is made of metal. My AE1-P camera is 17 years old, I doubt that the plastic body of the P31 will last that long. Of course, it is much, much lighter. You can carry it in a shirt pocket.2) It has these two plastic tabs, one covering the AC input and the other covering the USB/Video Out connectors. I am almost sure that before two years those fragile tabs will break.3) Another contra is that it doesn't bring a camera case. Sony includes the Ni-Mh batteries and charger but doesn't include even a...case?Aside from that, as I said, this is a great snapshot camera. If you keep the LCD turned off and don't use the flash frequently, the batteries should last long. The included 8Mb memory stick is not enough, so buy a 128Mb stick with the camera. I got a Lexar, and that is the one I use. The 8Mb stick is gathering dust in a drawer. I will buy another 128Mb stick when I go on vacations in the future. The 2Megapixels images take about 800K each, so you can store about 150 to 160 images.The manual says that the batteries take 13 hours to fully charge. I don't know why they take that long, but I clocked them, and I was surprised to see that in fact, I took exactly 13 hours to charge them. No less, no more. If you take a lot of pictures, be prepared to buy 2 extra batteries also.I was forgetting about my fourth complaint, the manual. There's a mention that you have two USB modes, Normal and PTP. They only say, you should use Normal. No further explanation of what PTP is.I did some research and found that PTP stands for Picture Transfer Protocol. Windows XP understands it (I don't know if other versions do), and basically instead of showing the camera as an external drive in the windows explorer, it activates a Wizard that makes it simpler for non technical users to transfer the images to a PC.I prefer the "Normal USB" mode, but it would be nice if the manual explained all the features of the camera.
It works. The computer it's in doesn't work however, so I can't say how well. That's not the CD drive's fault though, so until I get a chance to really use it, 5 stars is my rating.
I have had this Gateway for almost a year and a half and I can't rave enough about it! I have had no lamp errors...in fact, I've had no errors whatsoever! The features are brilliant, the myriad of hookups and the HD picture...holy COW! I can see faces in the crowd when I watch a boxing match. Football games are simply AMAZING! My boyfriend recently hooked the computer up to it to play one of his videogames and I can't get him off of it! We've hooked the XBox, GameCube and Playstation to it and it's the ultimate videogaming TV. The thing is just HUGE! Our friends always oohhh and ahhh at it when they first see it. Make your friends jealous and improve your TV watching and video gaming. Get this TV!
Excellent transaction. Delivery was prompt with the product as expected and in new condition. This was especially appreciated as the first selected Amazon reseller did not respond to any of my emails and I had to cancel that transaction.
This product works amazing with my ACN IRIS 3000 video phone. Video quality is top notch and VOIP is clear as can be. I highly recommend this product for any VOIP service or ACN's IRIS 3000 Video Phone.I suggest setting this up on a Windows XP computer as it DOES NOT work on Vista or Windows 7, other than that, it's extremely easy to setup.
this headphones gives you excellent sound!it also give you the feeling that your the DJ of your own musicthe only bad thing about these is thatits not for pleasure of musicdefenetly not for 3 hours of classic musicbut you get to hear the pure quality of musicwhich is the main purpose of using a big sterio DJ headphones.nice bassand cool designsome people says that it cracksbut it doesnt if you take good carepeace
I love this camera. It's a little big compared to the newer models but it's so easy to use and has great picture quality. The zoom is awesome and brings you close to the action on those far away shots. I had one just like this before it fianlly died, it was used a lot over the years and traveled with me on vacation or to visit family for many years so when I saw I could get the same camera I had to purchase it again. Love it, Love it, Love it!
Ive used digi products before and found them to be reliable . this Digi charger is easy to use has the built in Europe adapter for travel . Great product I.ll buy again.
Very Impressive Cans. Nice and big and firmly made. And really comfortable too. They provide a very pleasurable experience.
The reason I bought this radio was for watching TV at the health club and also for baseball games while walking the dog. The size and weight of this radio meet these needs. FM radio receiption is patchy. I find many of radio stations do not come in at the health club. I would love to find a AM\FM\MP3 player. I only know of one, and the price is outrageous. So this radio will have to do for the moment. Would I purchase it again. Yes, for listening to the ball game on AM radio. For music I would go with an MP3 player that has FM capabilities.
I'm not concerned with the actual product, but I chose the free shipping option and I guess somebody wanted to punish me for doing so as it took 35 days to get it from the day I ordered it. After 2 weeks, it said it was processing the shipment. Books I ordered the same day and with free shipping came 3 days later but no, not the switch.Amazon didn't even bother to reply to my emails requesting to cancel this order since it didn't give the option for it. Had I know it was going to take this long I could have went and got a switch locally the same day for a few bucks more.To me, this is a reflection of the product if I ever needed tech support (not likely since I'll just throw it in the trash and get one locally next time), as it probably would take days or weeks to get support if the shipping is this SLOW.Yep, learned my lesson, don't buy anything hardware related from Amazon, just books as I've never had a problem with that.
This HDTV has been in the shop for most of the two months since I purchased it. The video portion goes completely blank and stays that way from one day to permanently. Samsung has had me use two different local authorized repair shops, and it is obvious they have no idea what the problem is. They fix the problem and then the same thing reoccurs. Samsung says that only the authorized TV repair shops can recommend that it be replaced, and the TV repair shops say that only Samsung can authorize replacing it. I also wrote to Amazon about the problem and they haven't bothered to respond. So I have spent over $2,000 and most of the time the product does not function and Samsung and Amazon have not been able or willing to resolve the problem.
I recieved this pencil sharpener for Christmas of 2010, after picking out several model, all heavy/commercial grade, and putting them in the watch list on E-Bay in November.I had guessed over the holiday season that a pencil sharpener upgrade would be one of my gifts, although, I was not for sure exactly which one.This machinne also happened to be the first gift I opened on Christmas morning.Unlike other reviews, we are so far very pleased with the machines performance and quality, in these few months of owning it.We love the fact that it can sharpen 3 different sizes of pencils, especially when it comes to our arts and craftts needs.Its also very quiet, and the Fly-away cutting system always creates the perfect points for us.It is alsoo nice that this actually an electric model that can have the cutters replaced, if need be, and have other mantainence performed on it, besides cleaning out the cutters and emptying the pencil shavings.All in all, this is a wonderful pencil sharpener, and a great upgrade from the personal models we had used for years before upgrading.
i've owned my sub for a little over a year and it has proven to me day after day that it can take anything i throw at it and still perform wonderfully. It hits the lowest notes without a problem and at the same time is very crisp and very clean. being as i own a car audio business i know what it is to hear good bass. I would never trade this for anything else....except for maybe the 10&quot; or 12&quot;
VOLUME CONTROL VERY RASPY - I AM TRYING TO CLEAN IT WITH CONTACT HEAD CLEANER WHICH I VAVE USED BEFORE WITH SUCCESS.
I am more of an in ear monitor person but I prefer using headphones at home. I own the Shure SE530 IEM's which are the best I have tried. I have owned a few over the ear headphones such as the Grado SR-60, AKG K240, and Sennheiser HD202. These Sennheiser HD555's are the BEST I have tried for sure. Great open sound, The most comfortable by FAR! I can wear them 4 hours without any problems or discomfort. The Grado SR-60 were good but too bass heavy, not very comfortable, and leaked double the sound of the HD555's, the AKG K240's were pretty bad, thin sound and they look horrible on, and the sennheiser HD202's were good for the price but the HD555's are maybe 10 times better in every way. I think for some reason that my HD555's sound pretty similar to my SE530's which cost about 4 times more ($449). The high's, mids, and lows are not as good but the sound signature is nearly the same and sometimes I prefer the open sound of the HD555's over my SE530's. They do leak sound, the plug is huge, and they are pretty big so I wouldn't recommend them for outdoor use, even though I have used them on NYC trains with no problem. I have not tried the HD595's, HD600's, or HD650's but wow if these sound so good, then I could only imagine the bliss that those must be. I am content with these for the price and I don't plan on upgrading for a long time. I can't believe they are sold for this price, I would pay maybe $200+ for these. So get them if you can, trust me they sound good, you won't regret it, as soon as you hear them you will smile and they will sound even better after using them for 90-100 hours because they will break in giving you better all around sound. One last note, these things are built like a tank, I can see them lasting maybe 5+ years easy, they are so sturdy yet flexible. I hope that helped.
Initial Review.I purchased the PLCD42 as a replacement for the long-dead stereo in my pickup. It looks great, has excellent features, and sounded very good for a unit in this price range. Then it quit after only 10 days of use. I'm preparing to send it to the manufacturer for warranty service. Not only am I required to pay for shipping to Pyle, but they want a $15 money order for return shipping, handling and insurance. So within 10 days of installing it, it'll cost me nearly one-third of the orignal purchase price to get it working again. I'm reluctant to spend good money on bad. Maybe there's a lesson here on the value of a bargain.July 2007 Update.The PLCD-42 failed after 10 days in service with an "Error-04". The service technician instructed me to try a cleanng disk. It had no effect, so I returned it for repair. They would not even look at it without an enclosed check for $15. With shipping, I've now spent about $27.I received the unit about three weeks later. A note in the box said that no repairs were made because nothing is wrong. It failed again with an "Error-04" after three days in service. They were willing to waive the $15 service fee, but wanted me to pay for my own shippng. After some dicussion, they agreed to send a money order to cover shipping (it hasn't arrived yet). They said that they ordinarily DO NOT pay shipping until the product has been returned FOUR OR FIVE times.Meanwhile, since I've been without music more since buying the Pyle, I bought an Alpine. The initial cost was a bit more, but if I add the cost of the Pyle, the $15 service fee, and shipping FOUR or FIVE times, then the Alpine is way cheaper -- and it sounds better.
I bought a MuVo N200 (Micro) and it's probably the best MP3 player that I've ever had.The only problem I found is the ear buds. They're a little big and they can get annoying after a few hours of wearing, but they will stay in your ears. You can easily but new ones for pretty much nothing.Everything else is fine with this MP3 player and I highly recommend it.
This superb high definition TV will accommodate such things as a separate VCR and/or DVD (or two) and yes, a PC. What it amounts to in the latter case is a 26" computer monitor--imagine that with a laptop (which is how I'm using it). The Component inputs provide a superior picture, so use one or more of them if any of your components (e.g. DVD player/recorder) provides Component outputs. The sound is surprisingly good--finest I've heard from any TV, although of course you can route it through your regular stereo system for optimum results. The very thorough manual provides a myriad of instructions for viewing and listening versatility, so take the time to read it to get the most from this well-conceived, carefully engineered and altogether elegant Samsung.
I thought that this was needed for my add-on Pioneer HD radio. The Crutchfield instructions said to only hook up my truck antenna to the HD Radio and not the head unit. I should have paid attention. I didn't and bought this. I had to take it out to get full HD reception. Save yourself some time.
I've had this mouse for quite awhile now, and the thing that bothers me most about it, is the fact that I need to replace the batteries about once to twice a month! Depending on how much I'm using it. And also, getting the batteries in and out is a pain..I don't know how microsoft could have missed that specific problem when they were testing it. I guess its pretty much worth its price because most wireless mice are a lot more. So for the most part i'm happy with it because I don't want to spend more than 30 dollars for a mouse.
This radio sits in my husbands drawer because the reception is non existent! A total waste of money and we should have returned.
I've just received my elph canon sd1000 and so far no complains, in fact, Im really happy with it. It captures every little detail in the exact light of the moment, I was surprised. I absolutely love the colors, I took a picture of my cocker spaniel while sunset and WOW soooo beautiful!!! This is my first camera that has its own battery and battery charger and what a relief! It was a pain to use alkaline batteries, not convenient at all. The price and quality of this camera makes it a must-have!!!!!! Trust the reviews.
I have expensive home theater and PC equipment and this does the job welll for my use.I use a hi end power conditioner protector on my main gear,this works well for all my other tech needs and the price on sale was unbeatable!
we received this tv for our kitchen and the picture is great. the one thing that bugs all of our family is how slow the response is when you turn it on, change channels, etc. When you turn it on, it says "please wait", and then it takes a few seconds for a picture to come up. Then when you change channels it takes about 3 seconds to make the switch. it is REALLY annoying! But, like I said the picture is nice, and the footprint of the tv is pretty small so it doesn't take up much counter space.the DVD player feature is nice; and it works pretty well. I guess if I had known how slow the response time is i might not have gotten this tv, because even on our old crappy tv set that was in the kitchen it had immediate response time. But i don't feel like returning it and so we'll keep it. but next time I go to buy a tv, that will be one thing I check first!! maybe in time we'll get used to it.
The camera can only handle 2gb so for us this is perfect. I wish these were always this cheap, glad to see the prices have come down over the years. Sandisk IMO is the best brand out there!!
This is a great power supply. It has plenty of connectors and adapters to connect almost anything you could want. I am building a new desktop and was impressed enough with the Thermaltake that I knew it was what I would use. I haven't had a single issue with either power supply.
Simply put, for the music I listen to, the Koss PortaPro are best headphones that I have ever used.
This case only carries the camera!!. The product description specifies that it carries the camera plus the battery and card!!
This radio has it all: Power, a lot of bass, an easy-to-read and well-lit tuning display, simple controls (Volume, Off/AM/FM, Tuning), good reception, classic good looks, reasonable price, plus plenty of plug-ins (headphone jack [mono output], aux-in, etc.) The power is a great surprise! The 3-inch speaker (with rear bass port) really puts out the sound.Another reviewer mentions the switch. My guess is that the designer made the switch OFF/AM/FM on PURPOSE, so that you don't have to keep cutting the radio ON and OFF when switching between AM/FM bands. Once ON, you can switch between bands all you want until you turn the unit OFF. This switch is an ADVANTAGE!Another reviewer wishes there was an AUX position on the switch. If you need that, take a look at the Sony ICF-M1000.
Replaced the Apple earbuds that came with my Ipod and totally rocks. A good middle of the road product!
This is a mus if you get poor reception at your home. Before I bought the antenna would get only one bar most of the time. With this one it is a full bars all the the time. It is also very easy to mount. If you have Sirius and want the best reception buy this antenna........
I purchased this machine from Amazon when repairs to my 12" Apple Powerbook (late 2003 model, 866 mhz) would have come within a couple hundred dollars of the cost of a new iBook.After using the iBook for the past month, I'm satisfied with my decision to jettison the Powerbook. Not only are the specs more impressive, but I've noticed increased speed and effectiveness in accessing websites and opening pages. The machine's speed is even more noticeable--even dramatically so--with the additional of a 512 mb memory chip (Amazon sells the proven Viking 512MB chip at a considerable discount to the comparable part from Apple Store). Also, though the iBook may look a tad less impressive than the aluminum-covered Powerbook, I'm experiencing less heat from the machine and a longer battery life. And as someone who confesses that he's prone to use his anatomy as a "desk," I'm buoyed by the appreciably lighter weight of this machine.So what justifies the 50% higher cost for a Powerbook? The machine "feels" a bit tighter and more solid in the case and keyboard, and presumably its processor is better at multitasking. Also, the Powerbook's marginal onboard stereo speakers are a trifle less marginal than those on the iBook. Maybe if you use the machine as a recording studio or movie editor, the Powerbook is worth the premium price. For my purposes, and I'd assume for the general purposes of most users, the iBook represents Apple's best value, especially when the G4 processor is common to both machines and when the money saved is enough to pick up an iPod or two.
I recently ordered this item direct from Compaq (shipped from China but only took 2 days), build time was about a week. Since I ordered a custom built, I got the 2.2ghz (3400+) Athlon 64 chip, 1GB ram, 60gb, 15.4&quot; (upgraded resolution to 1680 x 1050), upgraded 8 cell battery to 12 cell battery, upgraded to 4X DVD+R burner.Pros:- LIGHTENING FAST FOR A LAPTOP - fastest I've ever used or seen.- Great photo editing - images resize immediately and you can load many photos at once (I upgraded to 1GB RAM which really helps).- Very attractive notebook, silver inside and dark black/blue outside.- Screen is wonderful, bright, and viewing angle is excellent.-Burner is fast and hasn't let me down.-Keyboard is full size and very comfortable.-Power cable is on the back - why should I have to see it anyway?-3 USB 2.0 allow for very high speed transfers. 2 USB on left, 1 on right.- Boots up fast, easy to get out of hibernation.-GREAT BATTERY LIFE. Best I've seen, especially compared to a Dell I barely got 1 hour out of! For such a speedy notebook, when you hibernate it, it really conserves. All night in hibernation, away from A/C, I think it went down only 8% or less!-SOLID notebook, doesn't feel cheap or flimsy.-Speaker controls are nicely placed on the right hand side of the notebook. CD-RW/DVD-R is on the left side.-Trackpad's scroll area is convenient and easy to use. It's also nice you can turn off the trackpad so when you're typing you don't accidentally hit it.CONS:-Why doesn't the built in media slot have a compact flash slot - the most common type of media? It would have been very handy.- I use an external mouse, but when I use the trackpad's buttons, they're noisy.-It's a bigger notebook, you'll notice it's size/weight, but how do you expect to get a powerhouse without having a bigger notebook?-No other complaints.Overall, I'd rate it a 9.5/10. First the speed is going to amaze you, then compare to other manufacturers, and you'll be amazed the deal you got.PS - one note - I got XP home preinstalled, I thought when I got the notebook I'd upgrade to XP Pro (I already have a copy). It won't let you, the drivers for XP Pro are not on the notebook. I called tech. support and they said your hard drive is corrupt now and you have to reinstall. Luckily, I didn't install anything important yet. There's no huge different between Home and XP (besides networking) and I really don't feel like giving Microsoft another $50 of my hard earned $. I just would have liked to know I couldn't install Pro later.Don't compare this to an Athlon &quot;XP&quot; notebook, it's not the same. Athlon 64 is much faster than Athlon XP. This is the Athlon &quot;64&quot; chip, allowing for constant 64-bit processing. It blows P4 chips out of the water with &quot;hyper threading&quot;, which isn't active ALL the time. The Athlon 64 bit chip is! This is the future of notebooks! Athlons have always been speedier than P4's for much less money! You won't be let down.This powerhouse of a notebook is so fast I still can't get over it.PS. #2 - don't buy the service plan in stores like Best buy or even Circuit city. If you do buy a notebook from those retail stores, call Compaq/HP up and ask for THEIR service plan. For $299 (less than Best Buy) you can get &quot;3-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Express Repair extended service planProtect your investment from all forms of accidental damage for 3 years!&quot;. That includes droppings, spills, falls, surges, collisions, etc. If I was going to waste money on a service plan, it definitely be Compaqs Accidental and EXPRESS REPAIR than stupid Best buy's rip off for $350 that doesn't cover the battery or anything accidentally. And I've heard horrible things about their repairs - takes forever, months, they're general idiots!Buy from Compaq directly, you'll be happier!
I dont understand what everybody's problem is with this reader..I ordered this last week and it works PERFECTLY with my Windows XP...
The bag is wonderful to look at on first glance. After a day, I started to study the bag and it really is an expensive bag made of vinyl or plastic. I am pretty sure I will get tons of compliments on the bag but I am not sure how long it will last. The bag seems made of some type of PVC or vinyl. It is very textured given it the faux crocodile look and feel.The reason why I did not give it 5 stars is because I do actually love the styling of the bag but I do not care for the materials. The price was $80 on Amazon and Dell but through the retailer it is $119. Considering the sales price, I would think it will be made of actual leather. To top it off the outer corners of the bag have a clear plastic covering which I am sure will either rip off or be worn down.Now, I do not want to spend the entire review talking about the overall look and how I think it looks cheap for a $100 bag. Overall as a mentioned above the styling does give a great look and outweigh the cheap look. Now when I say cheap to me a true purse and bag expert, I pay around this price for my Coach and Dooney purses and they are in fact built to last.This bag does have great interior and exterior styling. The interior has a very luxurious feels and lots of space and pockets. There is a space for a tablet, cellphone/PDA, and there is a neat compartment for makeup and a detachable pouch. The interior also has a velcro section that allows you to pull the bag apart to allow more room for your laptop.Again I mention the interior lining is so luxurious it is one of the strongest points of the bag. To top it off, the bag does come with a lifetime warranty which is a good thing. A neat little card with the model number and website is attached to the bag so you can register when you first open it.Overall, I do love the bag and would not return but better quality materials could have been used on the outside of the bag.
Hello, I purchased the bosch radio/cd about one month ago. It is very sturdy and plays cds and mp3 cds very well. However, even with the extra 'wire' antenna added in order to improve reception, I can still only get 3 stations at my present job site. This is in sharp contrast to my truck (an old Toyota), which sits about twenty feet away from it and can pick up about 20 or so stations. I removed the wire and it still picked up 3 stations - just a very little less clear. This is bothersome. But, I am a guy who would rather tinker with things than take them back. So, I am planning on opening up the guts of the thing to see if I can rig up a better antenna.
I just got this printer dock with a camera, and the printer feature is a real pain! The paper will almost never feed no matter what I've tried. When it does feed, it ends up jamming. I only successfully printed one picture and tried 7 others and then the laminate was gone. I'm very unhappy with it and will probably send it back.
All I wanted was a basic DVD unit for playback. I have a 32&quot; Sony hooked up to a standard component stereo system. The Konka unit delivers superior reproduction of sound and video with all the functions I could ever want. As a matter of fact, I am trying to figure out what it is the expensive units do that this one doesn't.However, there are 3 small problems. 1. I can't turn the unit on with the remote control. I have to turn it on at the player itself, even if the red-light is lit. 2. Response to the remote is slow, sometimes causing me to punch the buttons again and again (I don't need to; it will eventually accept any legitimate command). But if I repeatedly enter the same command, it will.... 3. Respond with the on-screen warning &quot;invalid operation&quot;. Which will sometimes go away and sometimes freeze up the unit. Pushing the command buttons in the wrong sequence will also sometimes cause the same problem.Experience with the remote will solve almost all the minor annoyances of 2 and 3.I would recommend it to a friend, but I would tell them about the software-like learning curve. I am happy with the unit, but also wanted to tell others what they might expect.Also, the aluminum case is quite attractive. The player is solid. It is easy to hook-upPM
If you're looking for a machine that will let you fax, copy, print from your computer and scan, here is the machine for you! It's small, takes up little space AND if you're using it home for occasional use, you can fold up the top and bottom to take up even less room!It's very user friendly and I'd say it took me longer to open the box and unpack it than it did to set it up and get it running!What's very cools is that the machine aligns up the printing by itself. Put a paper through once, it prints on it then you put that SAME paper through again face down and it aligns up ALL by itself!The only thing I'd give a warning for is to make sure you by a USB cable (not included) AND buy a black HP #21 and color HP #22 ink cartridge extra as even through they're included they're "test" cartridges and there is VERY little ink in them. And if you will be using it for photos you need to buy the Photo Ink HP (this is not included even in test ink).Otherwise it's a great user friendly machine!Plus if you buy through AMazon (not a 3rd party seller) you pay less, no sales tax and free shipping! You can't go wrong!
I have had this laptop for about a year now and I love it. I would definitely buy again. I did a lot of research and this was the best 17" laptop I could find for the best price.
item was shipped in a timely manner and I am completely satisfied with this purchase.
Good thing i was able to find this on amazon. works well and helped me alot
My new SONY Handycam DVD610 fit in this case perfectly. It also has some room for a battery rechargable unit but not enough for a power adaptor that came with the camera.
The reason I like this product is ease of setup, and the fact that it has some wired ports. Some wireless routers have no place to plug in a CAT 5 cable, so even if your main computer is only a foot away, you will have to buy a wireless network card which adds to the cost of your system. My main desktop computer is plugged directly into the Linksys, and my notebook operates wireless. The manual is pretty good, and after making sure that your computers are set to DHCP (not hard to do) the Linksys will work as a rounter and gateway to the Internet by just plugging everything into the right holes. If you use Linksys wireless network cards and adaptors as well, the entire operation is pretty painless. Orinoco PCMCIA cards have a bit more range, but you have to jump through few more hoops to get things right.Some tips: 1. Don't expect miracles when it comes to distance. A lot of factors come into play, including what your home/office is constructed off, and interference from other devices in your home/office. Try to get the unit up high for best coverage. 2. While the rounter does act as a firewall, if a hacker does get to it, and knows the default password (hardly anyone ever changes the default password) they could get through. So, change the password. 3. Change the SSID address. When used as a wireless router, this &quot;should&quot; keep your neighbors from using your router as a gateway to the Net, or getting into your computers when files are being shared. I took my notebook to my neighbor's home and was able to get into my files and surf the Net with no problems. 4. If you are sharing files and folder, use passwords. While I don't want to make anyone paranoid, these are simple changes that should help with security. 5. Linksys support is okay, and it is 24/7, but you have to get the right person. If things don't work out call back. You'll never get the same person twice.If this is your first adventure into networking or wireless networking, Linksys makes the process pretty painless.
The image is very sharp and detailed. If you can adjust your viewing distance between 5-8 feet, you see all that 1080p has to offer. The user controls are excellent for adjusting to your preference. Once you have it set you will not be looking at your TV, you will be looking through a window to all that is out there. It is sharper and more detailed than the Panasonic 50" 1080p.
As several other users have posted, the DVD on this unit stopped reading DVD's within 6 weeks of purchase. Now _I_ have to remove the television from its wall mount, pack up a fragile, flat-screen television for shipping, and pay for shipping to a Toshiba. I am now crossing my fingers that they will fix it, instead of, e.g., breaking it, or doing nothing to it and sending it back to me. Had I known, I would easily have paid an extra $150 or so for a different brand.
Hey all you amateur record producers,would be engineers,and pro musicians out there!Just set up a new home based recording studio. Funds were tight, so I purchased three pairs of Hps5000 headphones by Behringer. They sound awesome; good bass response, excellent highs.They sound so much better then my Yamaha monitors. The cons are they fit a little tight, but I`ve only used them about 3 to 5 hrs. I think by about the two month mark they should break in nicely.I also have a really big head; they may be fine for normal sized earthlings. So if you are starting out with a low end budget these are high end sounding for a great price.Run, don`t walk to buy these Hps5000 before they stop making them![ASIN:B000CCIVDO BEHRINGER HPS5000 HIGH PERFORMANCE STUDIO HEADPHONES]]
Amazon Lists this Sony AA Battery Charger as being "Universal voltage from 100-240V". The product shipped however is for an input AC Votage of 100-120 ONLY. I specifically wanted the charger for overseas use. Since there was no time to re-order I was forced to buy a 240 to 120 Volt AC stepdown transformer so that I could use the charger on 240 Volts AC.
I wasn't sure that I was getting much for the small amount of money I paid. I was surprised at the quality of the sound and picture from this HDMI cable. I recommend this to everyone.
You have to buy this camera case. I have Nikon L105 and it fits perfect and even has a lot of room left . for the price you paid you cant beat it. I dont think you can find a same quality product for the price. this is absolutely a great buy . One of the best thing I bought here in amazon. i will definitely recommend this camera bag . Looks great Materail is excellent . Overall Im very very very happy customer. Thank you to the seller for this excellent item and excellent price.
I have to agree with some other criticisms of this table. 1)The anti skate is problematic. I have a Grado cartridge tracking at 1.5g. I had to adjust it as far up as it would go (to 7) before it would kind of stay put on a blank piece of vinyl. 2) The hard wired cables are pretty cheesy. AT could do better. 3) My biggest complaint: there is definitely an audible low-mid hum (more audible the higher the volume is turned up). On my table this is worse when the tone arm is in the cradle. It lessens a bit as the arm is moved to the outside of the platter, almost goes away entirely about where the middle of a record would be, and comes back again as the arm moves toward the the inside. All that said, it is still pretty smooth sounding and is certainly a big upgrade from my antique JVC from about 1982. The built in preamp is nice for digitizing records and the price was right too. I will keep it and try not to get to uptight about its faults. This is a good choice for casual home use or the music lover on a budget. If, however, you are a true audiophile nerd and you have the bucks, bypass this one and just buy the Technics 1200mk2 of which this Audio Technica is really a cheap copy.
A well made unit that works as good or better than any others I've used. The added feature of the plug adapter/extension on the front is what sold me.
I thought this was going to be a great idea, the price was very good at the time, I was going to be able to replace a half dozen remotes, and I usually always like Sony products. However, this just didn't do it for me...The main problem for me was that the on-screen button area and text are too small to read without my glasses, which I don't wear when I watch TV, plus, you can't feel your way around the remote like you can with the normal raised remote buttons.The remote also does not do a good job of simulating things such as my Tivo remote. Also, while the box even said that it supported Tivo I had to go to the Sony web site and download the latest firmware for the remote before it even knew what Tivo was.Despite the issues listed above and others I tried to use this for a while, even though the rest of my family gave up on it right away, but after about a week I gave up and returned it...As usual, Amazon was great with their return process.
I bought this unit, not knowing that the canon plug from the transducer to the back of the unit requires that a 1 1/8" hole be drilled through the transome of the boat for the install. Other units require a hole considerably smaller [1/2 - 5/8"]. The unit has 6 wires in a 22 pin plug.If it was not for time rquirements I would have sent it back.Garmin if you are going to continue along this idea, include a wire cover big enough to cover the massive hole!Then Garmin elected to ignore my complaint.Good Job Garmin.
I'm completely satisfied with every aspect of this transaction and product quality. The price can't be beat for genuine Nikon EN-EL3e batteries. The ordering process was straight forward, response and delivery was prompt and accurate. I would purchase from this merchant again and gladly refer my friends here as well. This was a total thumbs up experience. Many thanks for zero frustration! :)
Great product. Very easy to use. Somewhat large (was not able to use with my center speaker) But, stll an exceptional value.
I'm quite satisfied with this tablet even though it's thinner than most tablets around. The surface of it is easier for me to work on and more durable than the other tablet I owned.The only thing bad about it is that it doesn't have a lot of space due to the "buttons" on it.
This is a very good product, if it works. I would give it five stars for its range/signal strength, ease of use, helpful tech support, and good documentation if it always worked. BTW, I used it with an SMC2655W.But, I also have Panasonic 2.4 GHz Gigarange phones. When the phone is in use, the network stops working. The signal strength gauge drops to zero. Turn the phone off, the network recovers. Turn the phone on, the network fails. It is really easy to convince yourself of what is going on. Both are using 2.4 GHz, which I knew, but that they would be completely interfering was a surprise.The adapter was about 25 feet from the base station of the phone. It seems the base station is the problem, not the handset. The adapter was in the same room, but even hiding the adapter down the hall 5 feet did not solve the problem. I even put a bunch of metal next to the adapter in line with the phone base unit, but that did not seem to help.I tried different channels. I set it to use only 1 Mb/s. I called SMC tech support and was treated nicely -- but the answer was that the unit would not work near this phone.The cordless phone selects the channel it uses. Apparently the network is not strong enough for it to try to avoid. Changing the channel on the phone (hit the &quot;ch&quot; button) can get the network to work.I had to return the unit.However, I was very satified with SMC. I would definately buy from them again.
The 2 disc cases are - 2 disc cases! But are the size of a single CD jewel case. Today many commercial CDs are sold in such cases. But sometimes 2 CD sets come in those thick cases or in two singles. Buying these and replacing the oversized models for these units, saved space on my CD rack. Only one product problem: I purchased 3 sets of 10, and one disc case in each set was broken. They were usuable, but seriously cracked up in places. Each was the first disc under the packaging label, so I guess the shipping handler could not 'see' the damage.
I used this camera for about 20 months, taking thousands of photos. It was my first digital camera and I really enjoyed using it. It survived some falls as well as taking pictures in light rain.Some room for improvement:Indoor and shaded photos require the flash or a tripod.Macro mode couldn't focus on red items (flowers).Viewfinder was off center when using extreme digital zoom.
The first thing I did when the MP101 arrived was to take apart the base and modify the head so I could get a full 360 degree rotation (plenty of info on the web for this.) That took about 10 minutes. Sure, the cable is attached, so you have to be cautious about winding it too tight. If I plan on anything than 360 degrees, I'll actually counterwind the cable around the head so it unwinds as I pan. Yes, this disables the automatic panning, but I never intended on using that feature.The slider provides some slow to fast control, but you can modify this (again check online) by playing with the power source. Doing so can increase or decrease the overall speed. This is important if you're using a telephoto / zoom lens. Lowering the voltage will slow the head down considerably - too low and it won't power up. Again, just search the web.You can use the head as is, or easily modify it for your own use.99% of the people who buy the MP101 are happy with it as is, but some want more control over the speed and rotation. It's an easy head to modify and customize, or of course just leave as is. It's one of the most versatile heads out there.
I am an amateur photographer using this lense on a Canon 40D to take portraits or anything that requires some reach. The lense is light, which I love, since I can carry it with me everyday. The built is solid and more than well enough to hold up with my use- lots of tossing in the bookbag type of handling.The lense autofocus (AF)is from the older generation of AF by Canon. It makes this cool, sharp, and distinct wirring sound that isn't too lound that I like. All my other Canon lenses are just plain quiet and I do miss that mechanical buzzing of things that actually moves. The manual focus is disable whenever the autofocus is turned on. For my usage, which is casual everyday multipurpose photo snapping that includes some wildlife, candid, low light, and photojournal photography, the autofocus is more than fast enough. For low light situation, I have used this lense indoor during the evening with decent lighting and it performs fine. So far, I have not encountered any flaring or optical aberrations that catch my attention as an amateur photographer.As for sharpness, contrast and image quality, I find the lense very good. I can't tell the differences between this lense and my 70-200 f/4L IS. Of course, I am not a pixel maniac, so I can't tell the differences if any exist. If you need or want a high performance 135mm lense, then perhaps you should look more into the 135mm f/2L lense that Canon has. That seems to be the most popular choice for people when they talk about 135mm lense. However, if your need is a consumer level 135mm lense, then this lense is the one.Finally for the highlight of this lense. Its unique, and best feature of soft focus put it in a class of its own. Soft focus allows the photographer to soften an otherwise very sharp image into that glamorous superstar type of shot that looks very good for facial portraits and creative uses. With some side lighting or back lighting, I get to have a lot of fun with glamor photography through the use of soft focus; it is a wonderfully fun lense, and I am so glad to have one. No other Canon lenses on the market can do what this lense does, and I think that other makers such as Nikon don't even have it in their lineup, with the exception of a very few makers such as Pentax. When the soft focus is turned off, it is a sharp, sharp little lense. Of course, I am aware that through graphic programs like Photoshop, one can try to mimic what this lense can do in post processing, but it isn't the same. It will also take some work to imitate the effect.For its versatility of functionality, creativity, and value in prices. I rate this lense top notch!
No coasters as of yet. Work well for everything I have used them for.
Great sound, deep bass, great seal. Replaced my stock iPod buds - I now have the volume set at about the 25% mark on my Nano, whereas before it was at around the 60% mark. Really cuts down on outside noise - can't beat them for the price point.EDIT:Just ordered 2 more pairsso I'm covered when they eventually die/break/get lost. They are that good.
I bought this lamp because I am redecorating my bedroom and wanted something new and cool. It's fabulous because it looks sleek and sophisticated and it is a great price! I love how it turns on and off without any switches - you just touch the base, which has a gorgeous silver sheen. This is a great lamp that made a modern addition to my frumpy old room.
I recently purchased a Nikon 24-70 and 2 filters (ND and CPL). I needed something to keep my glass clean so I bought 2 of these. It works really well and easy to use! I'm so happy with this product. Highly recommended.
Just so you know, I am a middle aged woman who needs visual alert for the doorbell.I previously purchased Heath Zenith SL-6144-A Wireless Plug-In Door Chime Kit Flashing Light Perfect For Hearing Impaired. It came with a strobe light plus a doorbell you had to install. I wasn't crazy about installing a doorbell as I already have one but for less than fifty dollars I figured I'd give it a try. I plugged it on the wall and turned my back to it. During the afternoon, I could not see the strobe light at all. I expected the strobe light to alert me like a flashing camera does. It didn't. Disappointed I took it back to the store.I shopped around to find something that will work with my EXISTING doorbell and to use my own lamp. There are so many products that make you install their doorbell in order for their system to work. I think it's ridiculous. I already have one! (if you live in an apartment, you don't have that option anyway) I found this product! It said it works with your existing doorbell or you can install one that they provide as well. It can be wired or not wired. I thought perfect. Let me try it.I used the wired method: Using my existing doorbell, I wired the "doorbell" onto my doorbell chime. It was an easy process. I did this myself. I put the "doorbell" on top of the chime rather than hang it on the wall next to it. They provide you tools to hang the doorbell next to it OR use it as a doorbell outside if you don't have one. Then I plugged in the signaler elsewhere in room with a lamp plugged onto it. Rang the doorbell and bingo the light flashed just like the doorbell sound would. Few flashes in a row. Can't miss it. It's perfect. I'm really happy with it. It only comes with one box to plug a lamp into it. I ordered an additional receiver so I could use it in another room as well.The not wired way is for you to install the doorbell outside. That's it. Plug in the signaler and lamp and you're ready to go! No wiring needed.Excellent product and is highly recommended!! Well worth the price and it's nice looking, sturdy and well made.
This book was great for navigating around, but failed miserably when listing detailed information about particular destinations. I had to resort greatly to my own savvy and smart phone. Thank god for free wifi...
Loved this TV for 4 good years. One day it just went black and some of the pixels turned red and blue and started jumping around like fireworks. The sound still works but we have no idea what happened. This shouldn't have occurred after only 4 years. Gave it 3 stars because picture was outstanding and sound is great. TV is very hot (as plasmas are) but otherwise no complaints.
I bought this TV for my 15 year old daughter's bedroom. If you're looking for a centerpiece for your livingroom, this is probably not what you want. If you want a really exceptional TV for a bedroom or guest room then this is more than enough. The picture is great in both color and clarity. The DVD player had no trouble with any format that was thrown at it: DVD-R, DVD RW, CD, etc., etc. The sound is nothing to write home about, but it is adequate and can be augmented with external speakers if desired. Overall, this TV was well worth the price paid.
I have had it for weeks now, still works perfectly. Thanks so much. Came faster than expected too. Highly recommended.
I've art directed my share of photo shoots in NYC and I'm also writing, designing and photographing my cookbook and this camera is perfect for me. Through my experience, I've seen some amazing photography but had never taken the photo. Now I can. It's the easiest camera to operate. I'm a total novice but the quality of the photography is phenomenal. I can't wait to see the photos when I know what I'm doing. For the curmudgeons that said it doesn't feel like a traditional camera, you're right. But that's a good thing. It's smaller, lighter, faster, sleeker and takes great pictures. I'm sure tradition cameras will copy the XT's design. You'll find that it's not too small. The XT is like a Mercedes and the Nikon is like a Cadillac. My favorite feature is how easily I was able to take pictures from my powerbook. The photos displayed on my screen almost immediately. Then I could change the aperture, ISO, and take another photo instantly. I don't even know what that stuff means but I was able to see the results and through trial and error take a decent photo. I had always seen photo grain in digital photography, even from high-end professional cameras, but my photos have almost no grain. It's really hard to believe. Digital photographs have always shown grain.
I've owned my archos for about 5 months now and ithas lived up to what it was made for. Wifi works great, I enjoy having both the touch screen and the side buttons, video quality is outstanding. The main reason I bought the 605 was to listen to music, but getting the web browser/internet radio and tv plug-ins really improved the device. The sound quality is above par but not outstanding. It's much better with the proper equalizer settings (very nice touch) and good quality headphones. The versatility is great, you can have it be an MTP device when connecting to your computer, or just be read as an external hard drive. I like that it is linux-based but it isn't truly open source. I like that it plays flash games (somewhat slowly I might add) and that the Opera browser has nice widgets that work pretty well, but if it was open source then it would truly be a huge step up from the itouch. The stylus that comes with it is overall a good stylus but there's nowhere to put it. It is useful when surfing the web but I don't want to have to take it with me in the hopes that I'll get into a wifi hot spot. Since the device does have a touch screen, I was hoping that the interface would be a little more touchscreen friendly. It works well, but it could be a lot better by making the folders bigger and therefor easier to access via touchscreen. I haven't been able to experiment a lot with the browser (I just set up wifi in my home yesterday) but I can tell that my overall experience with the 605 will be enhanced. One of my favorite things at the moment about this device is the internet radio. It is well supported and has superb stations. I would recommend this product to anyone as an alternative to the itouch...but not for $400. I got mine at a really great price (around $180 I think) and it is well worth it but Amazon seems to have bumped up the price to $400, which isn't worth it (I don't think any mp3 player is worth $400 honestly). Overall, great product and highly recommended.
Hands down the best container you can get. I've done them all an this is it.Stainless steel so no plastic poisons keeps very cold all day.
i'm running on dell 4550 and this works great. compatability is not a major issue.-if your computer is extremely picky about RAM, this is NOT NOT NOT the way to go. You may need to use something like the more expensive HyperX
The product works great. I was thrilled to purchase it at such a reduced price compared to buying directly from Panasonic.
I read many reviews of this product before my purchase. I am very happy with my Sony DCR-DVD 201. It was very easy to use. I did not find the user manual overwhelming as some people noted. I am not very "techy," yet I found this product to be a great investment and easy to use. I recommend it for parents who wish to record their children's activities.
Not recommended.The documentation is just plain wrong, and is fraught with error after error in configuration and setup instructions. Wait time for tech support is huge (20-40 minutes), and tech support reps know very little and keep repeating the same few scripted instructions. Finally after 3 hours of frustration, I enlisted our corporate MIS folks, who were able to get things working, but only after much struggle. I live in an apartment, and the range through concrete walls is less than 30 feet.There must be a better solution!
I had been looking at DLP projectors for a while, but hesitated to make a purchase because of my unfamiliarity with the technology and the cost of higher end projectors ($5000+). I decided to purchase the MovieTime because it allowed me to dip my toe in the projector pool at a very low price. Shopping around I paid $865, and this included a free 92" screen (a $200 value).When the MovieTime arrived I simply set it on the floor, plugged it in, popped in a DVD, and had a 113" movie screen on my white wall. The picture quality was far better than I imagined, especially considering the price. The unit was quiet, and I didn't notice any burning plastic smell that other reviews have mentioned. The speakers are small and certainly don't provide a rib-rattling theater-like experience, but they are much better than I anticipated, easily filling a 12' x 14' room. MovieTime works best in a completely dark room, but the picture is acceptable on cloudy days as well.After a few weeks I am extremely satisfied with this purchase. I am an old movie buff and it is a thrill to see these films on a large screen. My only complaints about the system are the lack of a backlit remote (hard to operate in the dark), and a few occurences of the audio and video getting out of sync after pausing a DVD (this was corrected by stopping the DVD and restarting it). Also, it would be nice if the product manual did a better job of explaining all of the various picture settings and options.Overall, the picture quality, portability, and relatively low price make this an amazing value. Highly recommended.
This is my first hard drive and have had no problems with it, it works nicely on the Mac OS X. I use it to backup personal files, pictures and music for a MacBook Pro through a Firewire800.On the outside it has nice looks with its clean aluminum finish and orange rubber bumper. The rubber bumper is removable/replaceable and actually feels good in your hand. I read reviews it was pretty cheap but to me it looks good, it keeps the hard drive from slipping on hard surfaces.Transfer speed is pretty good; actually, faster than using the USB in a Windows laptop. The only bad thing is that it will require two USBs on some computers, one for data transfer and one for power.
This was an upgrade for my G4 iMac. The HD was full and I still had a lot of life left in my trusty iMac. This was a good value for the price and installed very easily. I Partitioned it for the Mac and the rest was seemless.
This pen for for an older Wacom tablet. Works well. Received item from Amazon very fast, even faster than what the tracking suggested. Happy with entire transaction.
I bought this to get my 300+ classic albums from the 60's and 70's onto my iPod - and it's wonderful. My techie/computer skills are abysmal but it's easy to just play the records or to digitalize them. Some reviews complain you must save each track individually but I consider that a plus - how many albums do you love EVERY song? Not many, so I pick and choose what I want off each album. And if you wish you can still digitalize the entire recording as one clump. Assembling and plugging the thing in required a young whippersnapper for about 30 minutes, then I was good to go. I would highly recommend this.
I have tried many other rechargeable batteries and none of them stay charged that long. I've missed out on opportunities to take great pictures with my camera that I use them for. I have to say that these stay charged for a very long time and are definitely worth the money. I used these batteries and charger for my camera on a recent vacation. During the week I was gone....I took tons of pictures and only had to change the batteries one time. The charger is very easy to use and only takes about an hour to recharge your batteries. You can charge both AA and AAA batteries at the same time. Definitely would recommend this set to others. Well worth the buy.
If you already have a digital Canon Rebel like the T3i and the lenses to fit it, you might like this old-school camera body.Why bother with a film camera when digital is so much easier?For one thing, all Canon EF lenses fit on this camera body. And it's full frame, unlike the crop sensor in your consumer Canon camera body. So your wide-angle lenses get wider shots. It's an affordable way to get your hands on a full-frame camera, which costs about 20 times more for the digital version.Canon's Speedlite flashes also work on this body. If you like burst mode, the Elan 7 shoots at a decent 4 frames per second, which is faster than some DSLRs. You also get that very nice film-grain color quality to your photos.But the main reason to buy this camera body is that shooting film adds a dynamic that really makes you think before you click that shutter button. You're paying money for each shot in film and developing costs, so you're thinking a lot more about the composition of the scene, the lighting and all the other ingredients that make a good picture. It makes you a better photographer.The blessing and the curse of a film camera is you can't immediately check your shots -- you have to wait until the film is developed. But it's a treat when the waiting is over and you finally get to see your prints.
This has been a good, reasonably priced addition for my new telescope. A must have if you want to view the moon as its too bright without a filter. If've found some cheaper at other sites, but in optics, there is a point where you get what you pay for (i.e. don't always buy the cheapest!) and I'm so far pleased with Orion products.This filter has threaded easily with my Orion eyepieces. I'll update if I have any issues threading with a Zhumell eyepiece once I get it.
Nice portable speaker set. No voulme control on speakers, but that is a minor complaint. Sound and volume are good enough for limited purpose of hooking up to ipod for travel. It is also nice that speakers don't require batteries. The speakers fold up to small size and have nice travel pouch. I'm glad I purchased them.
I bought this device for my 10 year old and she just loves it. We logged into iTunes and found downloading the music extremely simple. Interfacing between the iPOD and my notebook computer is effortles. We are very pleased with it.
Please do NOT buy this item! I'm all for filters just as protection for my lenses, but this was the worst buy. I accidentally dropped my camera (and lens with the filter) from about a foot off the ground and the filter shattered- not just crack, I mean shattered! I spent several minutes very carefully picking the glass off my lens hoping that no damage was done. The glass from the filter put a very small nick on the edge of my $350 lens. The lens is still more than usable as the nick is very tiny, but I'm more than disappointed in this product, which is supposed to protect the lens, not damage it.Please look for a shatter proof lens filter before buying this one! It's not worth the risk!
This is the 2nd time I had this printer. First time it broke within 6 months, and it was still under warranty, so I got a replacement. The new one again malfunctioned after 6 months. The prints came out with lines, and certain colored text only show up in pieces, even after repeated head-cleaning and with brand new ink cartridges. I'm dissappointed with the quality of the Epson products and would hesitate buying anything by Epson.
The card work the first two or three times I used it. Then it stopped working. I can't read or write to it anymore.
i have used this with my nikon d5100 and now using it with my nikon d600. great device. a must have device if you was taking any kind of shots on a tripod. never use your finger to release the shutter when using a tripod... use a wired release or this remote.... this remote has no flaws or problems. nice range.... there is no reason for me to say anything bad about it. have owned it for ower a year now and havent replaced the batteries. good little boy it is!
Advantages:- incredible picture quality- great zoom.- quick data transfer- plenty of optionsDisadvantages:- built-in flash is useless.I have this camera since 5 months and I still love it. Some people complain it uses batteries quick. I bought 4 Rayovac rechargables. I managed to make 180 photos without flash and 110 with flash on one charge. Buy more memory - I have 128 MB and it is still not enough for a weekend trip (150-160 pics in very good resolution).
I've had mine for two months and no problems. Works great in the camera and computer. Would recommend.
This will be a short but sweet review.I have owned the Bose QC's, Great noise cancelling but horrible build quality, expect to throw them away 6 months after warranty expires.I currently own a set of the Senheiser PCX 450's. Among the best available but somewhat heavy, bulky, and the noise cancelling not quite as good as the Bose.I have owned many other brands, all junk. It is not as easy as it might seem to do good noise cancellation.My spouse does not travel all that much so I figured I would pick her up a less expensive set. Based on the reviews I got a set of the Audio-Technicas. I was floored to discover that they are now what I consider the best NC Headset out there.Comfort is right up there with Bose. Noise cancellation is fantastic. These are the quietest of the three. Price can not be beat.Unless your ego needs to show off a brand name to the stranger in row 7A, there is no need to look elsewhere. These are the ones to buy.
Got them for Christmas and installed them last week. For the money they add some nice high freq.Though not audiophile quality, they are a great add on to a stock stereo.
I just purchased these radios for my family and they work really well! The ergonomics are well thought out, they fit into our kids' hands easily, and they are completely simple to operate and fun to use. I'd recommend this pair for any family. The clarity of the transmission is exceptional. They also have eliminator codes that help keep out other spurious conversations. The kids especially like the different call tones to signal the other radio. No complaints on this end! Enjoy!
Just popped this into my camera the other day. It's actually the max size that my camera would take so figured I'd max the storage out before 4gb cards became extinct. Worked fine when added to the camera and tested a few shots. No real complaints yet but really haven't gone out and shot for a day's time to fill the card. It also worked with my portable card reader just fine.
The 995 is great from a performance standpoint, but who would pay this price for a unit that, after only a year, starts telling you it has failed self calibration and "SERVICE REQUIRED." Then, if you wait a day or so, it suddenly works again, only to have the same issue appear a few days later and it keeps occurring every few days. When you call the factory, they tell you it will cost $60 to fix this issue but then try to convince you to trade it in on a new one - they will give you $80 toward a higher priced premium model, which you could buy at least $50 less on the net. Does the same thing happen to it in a year? It sounds like a way to propogate future sales if you ask me, but I expect a radar detector in this price range to last beyond a year. It is a shame since the Bel's have the best performance for the dollar - if only they could make them last! I have bought three Bel radar detectors and this same issue has occurred with two of the three - truly annoying!
No one will read this review except Google's archive bots, but that's ok. Even as we approach 2013, a large CRT is unbeaten for PC gaming. No input lag, no light bleed, no ghosting, highest refresh rates, blacks are BLACK, vivid colors and saturation, no viewing angle restrictions.So LCD's are thinner and lighter, Is your LCD on the wall? Do you move it around every day? Of course you don't. So whatever 'advantage' LCD's have with those two features, most people don't even take advantage of!
So much better than the Rebel X! It it lightweight, takes fabulous pictures, and looks good to boot! Having used my mom's Rebel X for years, I finally bought the 2000 in September of 2002. I love the fact of having it! In the bag, it doesn't break my shoulders like the X did, and takes beautiful photos. I am into SLR, however, my first digital will be a Minolta DiMage 7i (non-SLR). I *will* be keeping this one, though, for the long distance shots with the other lense I have for it and teleconverter. Worth having for anybody!
These guys have an incredible product. The scratch resistance is almost unbelievable. The precision cut of the individual pieces is exact. The web site has ample information, including videos showing how to install the product. HOWEVER, all of this is undermined by their giving customers only a tiny bottle of solution with which to install the product. I could have used triple the amount they sent. What makes this unforgivable is that installation, quite frankly, requires more solution than they send and, c'mon guys, how much would it set you back to even double the amount of solution? Go to the web-site and order more solution if you're ordering this product. It's a must.
Product is very easy to install. Installation items are all package with easy identification. Unit comes with everything needed to mount to all types of televisions. Unit works just as advertised. Overall, a great product.
I'm not quite 5'3" and this bag looked utterly ridiculous on me because of the size. I liked the amount of pockets, but really there are better options out there. I bought a Skooba after this one, and returned it as well. Finally, I've landed on the Booq Mamba - less pain than a shoulder bag, sleeker and sexier than the bumbackpack, and the best organization I've found so far. I use it for laptop, book, peripherals, moleskine, water bottle, and other sundries.
One of the reasons why I got this scanner (in fact one of the cheapest ones I could find) was the fact that it had a built in feature to allow the scanning of negatives. However doing this has proved to be filled with all sorts of &quot;traps&quot; requiring the EXTENSIVE use of image-editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop) to achieve a somewhat acceptable quality.Other than this, it's OK, but this was the most important selling point for this scanner to me, so it hasn't quite met my expectations. Also, I have been hearing the same weird sounds coming from it that another reviewer mentions, so I'm kinda concerned that I will be left with a non-working scanner in a short time.
I needed good quality waterproof results. I loved Epson pigment inks. They were not only waterproof but you could print bumper stickers, outdoor announcements, photos, brochures, t-shirt transfers and even temporary tatoos at a high definition. The problem is that one needs to constantly use the pigment ink to avoid them clogging the head nozzles and if they clog, the printer cleans itself by spitting more ink. So the ink consumption was very expensive and within a year or so the inkjet printer may become permanently clogged.I always considered color lasers but their price was high, they are very big, and there was still complaint on the low quality of graphics and photos. Well I found researches that tested the Magicolor 2450 and they said it offers the best photo/graphic quality they have seen in color lasers. Their prices keep dropping specially the Magicolor 2450 which it seems like it will be substituted very soon by newer models which may not be built as good as this one. I read that Minolta wanted to make a special statement with the 2450 to say that color lasers can do as good job printing pictures as the inkjets.I bought it hassle-free from Tiger Direct and received it sooner than what I expected for standard shipping. It's one of the smallest color lasers. It doesn't offer clear installation information but if you have experience with printers it will be mostly self-explanatory.It took me long time though to figure out why the printer and computer weren't communicating. I first tried connecting to PC win ME via ethernet router then through parallel following their (poor) instructions and then with my experience but it hanged when trying to install the driver. So I will try to install them manually like I had to do eventually with my two apple mac computers.Both apple computers (10.28 & 10.4) found the printer fast through AppleTalk. I think it was good that I assigned the printer a permanent IP address from the PC first. Still the right drivers for the macs to be able to talk to the printer were installed manually after the self-install didn't do the job. I'm sure I will be able to make it happen for the PC later. So the 2450 is working perfectly as a fast network printer for my apple computers.If you don't have experience with printer drivers and printer installations I wouldn't try installing this printer. Why am I still giving it 5 stars? Because of its own merits. I don't think this guy should be penalized for the Japanese person that failed to fully explain the installation alternatives and offer troubleshooting help. Not even their website was helpful. Once you get this printer installed right... BEHOLD! High quality photos from iPhoto, labels, brochures, cardstock, documents, graphics from Illustrator on plain paper without banding... gradiants are smooth; the text is so black and crisp even at the smallest font size. It obeys exactly anything the macs tell it to do. The photos are no different than my previous Epsons (just may not print glossy enough for you but can send to a photo-lab). I'm sure I will start finding photographical issues later but it produces high quality prints the way it is. So, I don't mind unscrambling its installation difficulties as long as it delivers what I needed in the first place.There is a Phaser color printer built as good as this one with the same components but I investigated that the cost for the toners is much higher for the Phaser than for this Minolta version.
This cap makes it much simpler to protect your camera AND be ready to use the Cokin Filter System.
I'm no marketing expert, but I think the iH27 should be marketed more as a set of great sounding external speakers for your iPod or mp3 player rather than an alarm clock. Because frankly the alarm clock functionality is pretty poor at this price point. As external speakers, they sound fantastic.Contents/Description:The iH27 package is rather simple. You get the iH27 unit, an AC adapter, a set of molded bases for various different iPod form factors and your basic instruction manuals. For this price, they don't even give you the remote, which I thought was kind of odd.Usage:Using the unit is very standard and easy. You actually have to pop the speakers up to access the various inputs and outputs (including power port) on the back as well as a lock switch for preventing the unit from switching on while packed away in your luggage or whatever. Underneath are 2 compartments for AA batteries -- yes 2 -- totaling 4 AA batteries and a small disc battery backup for keeping time. Pop on the iPod, power the unit (via AC or AA batteries) and hit play. Changing time and setting the alarm is done by holding the clock or alarm button down long enough for the time to start flashing. Then you use hour and minute buttons to set the time -- very easy.Sound:The unit sounds great. It's quite loud and full-sounding audio. It includes SRS WOW features for simulated 3D audio. All in all it is a great sounding unit. Unfortunately, that's where the good ends.Alarm Clock:As an alarm clock, you can do better for less than half the price. The alarm clock features on the iH27 are as dumb as they come. There's a single alarm that's either a buzzer if no iPod connected or whatever the current song is on your iPod if there is one connected. It essentially just pushes play on your iPod when the alarm triggers. There are no features for tracking days, selecting a specific playlist, using the radio or even configuring snooze times which is something I expected in such a pricey alarm clock.However, it's not all bad. I like that it gradually ramps the volume up on your music when the alarm kicks off. And a Daylight Savings Time switch underneath makes it easy to adjust the time for DST.Conclusion:There are some nice portability features of this device, but the price seems prohibitive as a travel alarm clock. For one, it's rather large and heavy such that it would make more sense for one to just use their smart phone as an alarm clock, the hotel alarm or even wake up calls.Despite the great sounding audio, there are better products on the market. I have Logitech external speakers around the same price point that include a remote and a built-in lithium battery.So in all, this is not a terrible device by any means. But it is quite lacking. I would not go out of my way to recommend it to anyone.
I used to have monster mkii 3500 ! Honestly this one is better !i know it sounds funny but it's true ;-)
I own an HP 8150N and print about 2000 pages a week. The pages are more than plain text, so I go through a toner cartridge approximately every other week. The Dataproducts toner cartridge prints nice, dark pages at a reasonable price. I have tried even cheaper cartridges, but I have regretted it. The Hitachi name really makes me feel comfortable about putting it in my laser printer.
After my daughter dropped her Durabrand 9" portable DVD player it was time to shop for a new one. I was unable to locate a new Durabrand 9". The Philips 7" was on sale for under $100 so I decided to go with a well established brand name. At the same time I decided to test the 7" Durabrand. The Philips is much lighter and seems of poorer quality than the Durabrand. The sound comparison is incredible! The difference in quality from Durabrand to Philips was hands down in favor of Durabrand! The Philips sound is tinny and gives terrible static noise. The controls for Stop, On/Off, and Volume on the Philips were all poorly located and difficult to find and operate. I would not recommend the Philips and that surprises me. I had really hoped to be able to play iPod videos and home movies from my SD card but I'll wait until someone improves on the quality of these players and the cost is below $200.
I find it laughable that the majority (99%) of the positive reviews for this product were by people who have not had to use it. Having said that, my purchase (MP3 player) is 6 months old and needs replacement or repair. I have been waiting for 4 weeks for the Shipping label to arrive. Luckily I called (after waiting 10 days for the label to arrive) to find out they didn't have my address (so they said). I found that interesting because they had my phone number and Billable address (huh!!??). So another 10 days goes by, still no label. Another call to Customer service. This time they will try emailing the label. I would imagine that it may be another few months before I get this label and than another 12 months before I get a replacement or repaired product. The warranty could lapse (2 year plan) before any action is taken!! To think I also bought this warranty for my Plasma TV scares me to death. Hopefully my TV will out live the need to use this "valuable" warranty!!! SHAME ON YOU AMAZON FOR SELLING THIS GARBAGE!!!! SHAME ON ME FOR BUYING. NEVER AGAINUpdate: 24 hours has passed since they promised me a label via email. Surprise, surprise, NO LABEL and another call to Customer service. Guess what I am told today, "If I don't receive the email in 24 hours call back". Someone said doing the same thing over and over expecting different results is the definition of insanity. Well then this is it.Another Update. Still no label. Now their customer service says my address was too long not the email address the Shipping address and their shipping folks were never notified of my updated address (the second call I made). So I ask how can I guarentee that they will get my updated address this time? Their standard reponse: "I'll be glad to help you with that". I get different answers depending on who I talk with when I call. So now I have to wait 7 to 10 days before I will know whether I get a label or not (any bets out there?). Like I said earlier, I think I have a better chance on the warranty lapsing before I receive this imfamous return label. I have asked Amazon to step in.Update 3: 2 months after contacting them initially, I finally have a replacement. I guess the old adage that persistence pays off is true. Still I haven't changed my mind. I think I just got lucky.
i am a gamer and for a while i was using the standard tv set. i recently bought a x box 360 and i know that i needed to upgrade. this tv is perfect for what i need with a decent price. the picture quality is excellent all of the games look sharp and crisp. only draw back is that i have standard cable programming and the picture is slightly warped on the edges. this is not a big problem it is hardly noticable.
This cable works perfectly with my brand new Samsung FPT5084. The picture and sound are great. It's offensive for Monster cable to claim their cables are better (not true or human eyes can't tell the difference) and charge 30 times the price of this one.
The Scanmaker s 450 looks to be a relatively inexpensive, but versatile high resolution scanner. Unfortunately, the software that comes with this Microtek scanner does not work with the Mac, OSX 10.4 operating system. The first time I installed the scanner and software, it worked. However, after one or two scans, the software (Microtek ScanWizard(tm) 5, v 7.56) could not find the scanner. At this time the scanner was visible in System Profile. Uninstalling and reinstalling the software sometimes (but not always) got it working again. I emailed Microtek support (there is no telephone support), and they responded quickly. However, nothing they suggested fixed the problem. When the scanner worked it appeared to do a pretty good job with reflective images. (However, there doesn't appear to be a way to reduce moire patterns with the software.) Surprisingly, it did an excellent job with OCR of text, even though the information with the scanner would lead one to believe that the OCR software only works with Windows. Finally, VueScan software does not work with this particular Microtek scanner. I was able to return the scanner to PC Universe with no problems.Bottom line: If you own a Mac, don't buy the Scanmaker s450.
I'm pretty impressed with the slimx. The instructions are a bit useless and it takes a while, or took a while for me anyway, to figure out this bit of kit. All in all though I'm impressed, the sound is clear as a bell--which is most important when you think about it, and it looks good (except for earphones which are a bit star trekish if you ask me).
The product, admittedly, isn't TERRIBLE, but it is vastly overpriced. The plastic was on the thin side. And I was a little surprised to learn that the magnet didn't take up the entire back side of the frame (it's an ordinary square magnet glued to the back of the frame.... which doesn't make it as strong). But it's fine. My picture sits in the frame fine, even though it seems like it could easily slip out. It looks fine. The magnet seems strong enough. But honestly, it was NOT worth $9+. It looks like I should have paid $2-3 for this thing, tops. For $9 I expected more durable plastic, a larger/stronger magnet, etc.This magnet frames serves its purpose but it's kind of a rip-off.
I bought this modem a few months ago, set it up, and forgot about it immediately.Amazon has it at a competitive price, and it works great. Buy it and never think about your modem again.Even though ATT will say it's not supported, it is. You just have to do a little configuring yourself, but it's relatively easy if you've ever set up a modem before.I recommend it.
This player mounts easily under the cupboard in our kitchen. Because of it's depth (due to the fact that it's a CD changer) I had to mount it under the corner cupboard so it wouldn't protude out from the front of the cupboard. The sound is great, has a variety of CD pay options, and accomodates 20 FM and 10 AM station presets. It also comes with a remote.
Whoever thought you would talk about the WOW factor when discussing a privacy screen? Well, this screen has the WOW factor. People are amazed by this screen, and frequently ask me where I bought it. That speaks for itself. In short, the viewing angles are extremely sharp. A person sitting beside me in a conference room can see pretty much nothing. Nothing but gold that is. Well worth the money for people working in an office. As a contractor, I frequently have to write and read emails that are for my eyes only. This screen ensures that they stay for my eyes only. Great product 3M!!
I teach and my students are always amazed at how fast I type. I've been typing since I was in high school about 25 years ago. I'm very capable of copying what I'm reading from so I have used copy holders before and was, quite honestly, looking for something to not only use with books and papers but to also house my new iPad. Well I got it. Not only can I use this copy holder with books and papers and my iPad, heck, I can do it all at one time!I must not have been looking at the description and focusing on the details of 300 sheet capacity as well as 18 inches wide. I was expecting something a little bit more portable and smaller. I was wrong. The picture really doesn't capture the size of this thing. It's HUGE! You can almost open two books and open them side by side with a little bit of overlap.The legs are heavy so you don't have to worry about anything tipping over. The pages can be held back by a stretchy item which I like better than something that is rigid and plastic. There was supposed to be something else in the box like a mounting pad but it was missing.I gave it four stars because I feel the back should be a wee bit taller for sheets of paper that need more support. It also takes up a lot of space. While I have a nice sized desk it's taken up by a lot of other items. I plan on moving things around to make room for it though.It is expensive and the quality is well worth the price.
I bought this memory card simply for the size and the price. The card holds a ton of pictures, but it's slow at writing the pictures to the memory card. When taking video, the memory card will take a long time write. No big deal, but I've definitely missed some great moments waiting for the card to finish. If you are looking for size and price this is great, but if you want speed look for something else.
Awesome! Easy to learn, tremendous capacity, mobile, light weight. I can't say enough good things.
If you have cable tv and are having problems with your signals and/or ingress(poor picture) call your local cable TV provider! I work for a cable company as a broadband technician and we install these things now and then at no charge if needed. Personally I believe most people with amps would be better off with multiple drops coming into their home (and the cable guy might decide thats the best solution for you). The reason for using an amp is basically because there are too many splits. Sometimes customers use cheap splitters they bought on here or radio shack, we usually wind up replacing or reconfiguring those eliminating the need for an amp. Don't jerry rig your stuff! Just call your cable company and we will fix it usually for free! When you hook up your own stuff it eventually turns into a tech call because you will just mess something up and we will be up in your attic(or wherever your lines may be) trying to figure out what in the world you did. OK so what did we learn? Don't try and fix your cable tv! Call your local cable company! Most don't charge for repairs and if they do, threaten to cancel service if they don't come out and fix the problem. It makes my job easier, and it saves you money.
I have had this card for several weeks now and I LOVE it! It's fast and seamless. I use it in my Canon 50D and shoot only RAW -- that's 15mp pix, and it's wonderful not to have to be changing cards every 10 minutes now. Plus it's my best card for the hi-speed continuous shutter, a big improvement over my Extreme III 4gb card. I haven't looked up the difference in the specs -- you'll have to do that math. I do the flowers!
I've been looking around for a laptop cooler for a while. Looking throughout the internet, each was bombarded with reasons as to why I should and shouldn't buy that specific laptop cooler. After finding this one, I finally took the plunge and bought it. I immediately loved it! After two months of use, here's what I've foundPros:-Provides great space for airflow in between that laptop and the cooler. It even has little rubber pegs. So, if your laptop doesn't have any rubber feet on the bottom anymore, this provides a convenient way to prop up that laptop. (If you do buy the cooler, the rubber pegs won't be on the product. Look inside the directions bag and you'll see them!)-It sucks the air from its side! Definitely better than coolers which use the bottom get cool air.-Has two speeds. I love this. I always keep it on low and can barely hear it. Although, if I don't use the fan, but I've been using the laptop for a while the high speeds provide fairly fast heat relief. You can definitely tell when it's on high.-Cord is short. If you need it to be long, get a USB extender.-It has two fans side-by-side which is much better than most with just one fan.Cons:-That light is BRIGHT! I would really get a piece of duct tape or something.-The controls can be a bit hard to reach with the laptop on top of it, but that's not to big of a problem.-The fans are in the middle of the cooler. This is fine for my processor, but since my HDD (hard drive) is on the front corner of the laptop, it doesn't keep it much cooler.Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons. If you can't decide which laptop cooler is the best, go for this one!By the way, if this helps, I use an Acer Aspire 3680-2633.
If you can find this player for [...] or under and don't mind a player that uses id3 tagging, you will get a awesome sounding and great built piece of equipment.If you have used sonic stage before or had a minidisc, that would be a plus for this player. I have owned or own a ipod mini , ipod 4g 20 gig, iriver h10, creative zen micro,and a rio carbon pearl, and can say this player bests them all in sound quality, especially with atrac files.If you want a radio , recording, or the ability to just dump files on the player look elswhere.Sonic stage 3.2 actaully works pretty good , though not as smooth as itunes and the sony connect store is lacking.You have to have your songs properly tagged or else you will have a mess with the "artists" catagory. Keep in mind you can still find albums with multiple artists under the "album" search, or make a playlist of random songs under Sonic stage (GROUP MODE). I am used to this because itunes does the same things to my multiple artist albums ie "the southpark album", it's the same thing I have to look under "album" on my ipod, because it lists every artist on the album on the artist search , which makes it a pain.Anyway, the unit is built very nice, aluminum shell and stiff buttons and very good quality plastic is used. I think this is the last Sony HD nw built in Japan , the hd5 is built in Malasyia.A score of 5 may seem high , but I really love the battery life, sound and beauty of this unit. If I had paid 299.00, I probably wouldn't be so happy. If your the type of person who likes superior sound and has a well tagged music library and can live with sonic stage and don't need voice recording, FM ect. and can find this for a steal you probably will be a very happy camper !!Also, here is a link of a program that lets you transfer mp3's to the hd3 , hd5 , e501 ec. ect. without sonic stage. If you don't have SS installed already you will also need the driver.http://www.sonydigital-link.com/DNA/common/asp/details.asp?l=en&v;=mp3installer_2_0&m;=mp3
Superb stand for the iPad! The greatest feature of this stand is its versatility to adjust at many different angles in both landscape and portrait mode. It's also lightweight, sturdy, and non-slip. A "must-buy" for ALL iPad owners!
When I purchased the Memorex player, it arrived defective. Although it would play regular CD's, it would not play CDR's or CDRW's containing MP3 encoded files. When inserted, it would always say 'Disk Error'. I returned it to Amazon, and can't find the words to express how satisfied I am with Amazon's return policies and procedures -- they're great! I received a replacement unit right away, but found problems with the second unit. Although it would read my MP3 cd's, it plays them at an excellerated speed. The faster spped results in voices and music at a higher pitch. Voices that were clearly identifiable when played on a computer, stereo, or regular CD player, were unidentifiable on the Memorex player. I am also concerned with the unit only having a 90 day warranty. I noticed other units have a 1 year warranty. Other than the audio quality issue, I found the user interface fairly easy to use (a bit easier than another review had stated), and enjoyed using the machine.
I use these on my desk at work with my mp3 player and I also bought a pair for my kids computer. Good sound for a very low price.It doesn't sound as good as my set of computer speakers that came with a subwoofer, but they were $50 cheaper.
I have this laptop for almost 5 months.I have only two complains:1. The DVD Burner stop working well after I burned more than 300 cd's to have them on mp3 (okay, I have a big collection)2. After having a Toshiba Tecra Centrino 1.7M, I found this laptop to start slow. I don't know if this is an issue of Windows Xp Tablet Edition.After these two issued, excellent machine. Hard Disk encrypted (for me it is important, because I'm a consultant and I'm on the road must of the time). Big Hard Disk, Tablet works excellent, small Laptop, but with all necessary stuff.I recommend this laptop any day of the week.Pedro.
I used it for mi photo camera fujifilm s700 and my camcorder jvc. The image is very clear. Wide angle shoots work perfect
I really like this camera for it's overall value. It has all the functions that are important to me (2.5 zoom and 2.1 MP) at a great price. I was a bit unhappy at the quality of the pictures in full glaring daylight. Overall I'm very pleased with this camera.
I think the system is great! Because I only had to replace the head unit and not the 12 disc changer I was able to save money and get a great sounding system for my vehicle.
We bought this system for our daughter, who is more discriminating than the average teenager when it comes to sound quality. She loves it! The sound is very good, especially when you consider the size of the speakers. It is compact and very sleek in appearance. The reviews that I read before purchasing this product stated that it is the best iPod sound system for the money, and I heartily agree. If you don't want to spend $300++ for the high-end systems, this one is for you!
Product is sturdy, large enough, is decent looking and highly adjustable, for my 24 inch LCD monitor - . Great value for the money.
All laptops I had have terrible sound. This device is easy to use, very cheap and produces the good sound. If you have headphones cheaper than $50 I think you will not fill a difference with more expensive sound cards.
We are very pleased with the ease of use. The ability to edit pictures in the camera is very exciting. Have taken approximately 300 pictures since obtaining the camera. Everyone agrees that the pictures are great.
will not replace photoshop for me, but offers a wider control over certain color correcting and balancing features. Have not used it thoroughly, but this single feature alone was worth the cost of the software. Also took a class from Nikon where they highlighted features of this software, and what I saw in that class combined with my experience with this software makes it easy to recommend.
I thought this unit was a toy. I felt it was very lightweight in build and it did not work at all for me in Israel. I tried everything and every configuration I could think of, it just simply didn't work.
I have had individual GPS, PDA, and MP3 Players, all totaling over 1000 dollars. Here you get all three in one compact unit for less than half that price. In addition, all three are the best in their categories that I have ever had. Bravo !!!
Apple displays are synonymous with quality. This high quality LCD display is really just about everything you could ever want in an LCD monitor.Now if only Apple would put down the crack pipe and lower the prices a bit....
I recently bought the Ique as a replacement for my lost Ipaq 3835, which I used with a GPS sleeve from Pocket CoPilot. While I was relatively satisfied with the pocket copilot, it was fairly annoying at times, requiring weird info (such as the name of the county!) to determine a destination. In just a short time using the IQue, I find that it is dramatically superior. It lets you find ANYTHING, and quickly at that.Probably the second most used application on my Pocket PC was a Powerpoint viewer, for sales presentations and training. This kind of program is tougher to set up for the IQue. Neither of the two popular Palm applications will support landscape mode on the IQue, so eventually I settled on the Resco picture viewer for Palm, which does allow full-screen viewing and imports from Powerpoint. Voila...it works.My job is a 100% travel, highly technical medical sales position, where I make many presentations. If you're like me, and travel a lot, and also require a very functional PDA, the IQue will work great for you, with just a few additional programs. I'd suggest buying a windshield mount, a cigarette lighter adapter, and a travel charger, plus a 512 mb SD card (about $150 online), and you'll be able to travel light and carry the entire southeastern US map data plus LOTS of files.
I bought this a while ago to replace a relatively cheap tilt/pan head that came on my tripod. This is a fantastic head. Everything works well and it is clearly very well made. Better functionality than my previous head and much better build quality. The price is not unreasonable and the quality is top notch. Only problem that I have with it is that it does not fold up as small as what I had before but it is in every other respect vastly superior.
This was a really decent product outperforming some other 24 port routers that are heavy industrial routers. It transfeered a GB to two systems using Gigabit networking in less than 2 minutes! It is very light and sturdy even though you might think it will break if you drop it. Every port works and the crossover port worked as well.Recommend every small business buy it especially if they are in the technology industry.
Provides great protection outside the office. It's a bit geeky but gets the job done in the field.
I ordered this case as an international customer and had it delivered to a hotel in the USA where my family was staying so I couldn't go to a store to see in person how the case looks. The case is advertised as a general carrying case for the P-series (P72, P92, P10) and it has the round edge just like the P-series. Since the P-series is a bit smaller than the SONY DSC V1, I was scared that my V1 wouldn't fit into the case. I received both the case and the camera yesterday and I am extremely pleased. The camera fits like a glove and there is enough space to put in a few extra things such as batteries or memory sticks in the front. I was also scared it would have a cheap look to it, seeing as it is only $... It actually looks really stylish and I would definitely recommend it to anyone with either a P-series or V1 CyberShot.
What can I say. I wish I had read more online reviews before I purchased. When I received the package, I unpacked it, hooked it up, paying close attention to the wiring, and started using it. They DO sound great, but after about 40 minutes, they shut down entirely. When I called their customer service department, a Klipsch service tech said the problem was likely a blown amplifier, and I should return it. A pain, and now I'm stuck paying the shipping, I think....
This item is too big to fit the Stiletto 2 and it's side holes don't match up to the power and hold buttons. This item should not appear on amazon pages when people shop for a Stiletto 2!
These headphones were great for about 6 months. They had great sound quality for the price, were very comforable, and the closed headphone design prevented outside sounds from ruining the music. After 6 months though, the screws on the sides of the adjustment band started coming lose and falling out. The headphones would then fall off the band and require tedious work to put back together. Eventually, the screws cracked the plastic and I had to super glue it all together. Overall they are good headphones, but be extremely careful with how much use they receive and how you use them.
It is hard to believe people don't like this player. Of course at this point there are only 4 reviewers. I own this player and it is very nice. I have not had it skip one time and the picture is crystal clear. The five trays are nice, but I don't really use them that much. I have only owned the player for 2 weeks and 20+ movies but so far I am extremely impressed!
Just received my mic and it is really awesome! For the price, the sound quality and ease of use are fantastic!
Good sound, they stick in pretty good, but they don't block out external noise very well. The other in the ear Sennheisers are a better choice for that. These do stay in pretty well, much better than the standard iPod earphones.
I've been using the Sansa now for a little over a year, mostly while I'm out riding a bike using the armband. I've worn it in the pouring rain on more than one occasion and it survived in addition to being hit with heat, cold and/or sweat. I use it for listening to the radio, music or occasionally audiobooks. The *only* think I wish I could figure out is how to fast forward within a track (very helpful for long audiobook tracks). Other than that, I totally love it.
I thought I would get laid more if I took hot bitches back to my place and showed them that I am a man of means and class because I own a $500, fifty-nine inch cable.It didn't work.But the cable is great for auto-erotic asphixiation.
I have really enjoyed this pool, it's worth the money. Mine is on it's second season. I love the soft blow up sides. You don't have to worry about running in to it when swimming. Lounging across it with your legs or arms is wonderful. However, if you really want clean water you're going to have to upgrade to a bigger pump. The pump that comes with this pool (1,500 GPH) is not strong enough to keep it really clean. I would suggest trying it out for one season like I did. My child is grown so I don't have kids swimming in my pool, it's mostly adults relaxing and just enjoying the water. I don't like seeing stuff floating in my water so I've upgraded to the strongest pump the 4,000 GPH, but it's not without it's problems; the pump has airlock issues. You have to learn to work through this, I'm just learning, so I might have a different opinion after the remaining summer of dealing with it as I just got it working, a brand new pump! If it has an air bubble in it, it won't pump. Finally got the air out and it moves and really cleans the water. You can actually see the water moving and the top ripples.
ipod, ipod, ipod. 30G is plenty for ordinary folks. Mine is used for my home stereo (with the klipsch ifi system). The one big drawback for ipods so far is the lack of a remote that shows the ipod screen to navigate from afar. Right now i use a long cable from ipod to ifi so I can roam with the ipod and still use the ifi. That's as good as I get.
I like this idea. Now my Forerunner 305 can be used both on the bike and (with the wrist adaptor I also purchased) when I run. I bought three - one for the road-bike, one for the mountain bike, and one for the tri-bike. The Garmin can handle and records separate for all three bikes.I jury-rigged it so it sits on the stem and it works well - I crossed the "zippies" versus through the slots where you would normally mount it on the bar. I like it better on the stem.ONLY ONE CAUTION - if you do what I did and stem-mount it, make sure that the metal watch stems sit tight inside the end clips when you put it on the bike or you'll "launch" the garmin (like I did the first time I tried it) when you hit a bump in the road or a seam in the pavement. The garmin is a tough litle bugger and took the "hit" though.Buy it.
I have used two spindles of this Memorex 16X and have not had a single coaster (except the one my my daughter made with her markers and glue)
I use my radios for back country hiking, cycling, paintballing, kayaking, amusement parks, car to car communications, and hunting.I own four Motorola T4900 "3 mile" radios, four Motorola T5000 "5 mile" radios, and two Motorola T6500 "10 mile" radios. I have also owned earlier versions of Motorola radios. I am returning ALL of them. I have replaced them with four Midland GXT550 "14 mile" radios. Why? Because I was a dink and believed that Motorola would perform as advertised. NOT!Because I was disappointed with the reception of the T4900s before I bought the "5 mile" Motorola's I called Motorola and asked, "If both the T4900 and the T5000 have the same wattage how can you double the distance with the T5000?" They said because of improved circuitry. I believed them and bought the radios. I was very disappointed with the T5000 so I looked for a better radio. I found the T6500 units and bought a pair two days ago. I have tested all three units for distance and clarity on the same route. All three units had the exact same distance. They all lost reception after 3/4 of a mile. I was using channel 16 which is GMRS 1 watt. I did not have a straight line of sight for this test. I re-tested the T6500 "10 mile" units on a 1 mile clear line of sight road on level elevation and got the same results. No matter how you cut it 1 watt is 1 watt. I have read several reviews about the Midland GXT400 where the users complianed about getting only 4 miles of reception while hunting in wooded and hilly terrain. If I get 2-4 miles with the Midland with a clear line of sight I will be very happy. I don't expect 14 miles, but 3/4 of a mile, to me, is just a joke.
This is the only thing that could have made my mp3 player better. Love the portability and bass is great. The sound is fabulous and it looks so high $$$. Another great Alienware product!
Bought this adapter because I wanted to connect my Macbook to a monitor at my office using the DVI input instead of the VGA input (better quality) and I already had a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter. So, rather than buying the more expensive, Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter, I bought this adapter. So basically, my hookup is Mini DisplayPort to HDMI to DVI...and it works great. Good quality too!
Rio should be ashamed of itself -- they are aware of the "upgrader" problem, but simply refuse to service these devices. Save your money and buy an mp3 player that will last.
The wide angle lens is good for outdoor pictures when you do not need to use the in-built flash. I used it with my DSC-W7 camera. It helped a lot to get wider pictures.The lens is not good for indoor pictures as it obstructs the flash light
Customer service at Sirius was the absolute worst I have ever experienced.The people who fix the units can't talk to the people who run the service can't talk to the people who do billing, and they can't even forward you around. You just have to make 8 different calls.I'd ordered this for a teenager only to find out that the description is misleading and it requires a car set up to use it in the home dock. He didn't have a car. But I agreed he could put the base in my car. But it didn't seem to be performing correctly.1. I talked to people in customer service who told me I had to call people who manufacture the product.2. I called them to have them tell me it was working. Then I needed to call the people who have something to do with the signal.3. I called them only to have them tell me I was hearing something different than what I was actually hearing. They didn't know who I should call.4. Repeated steps 1 and 2 and got someone very good working for the product manufacturer who was able to verify with me that it was defective.5. I was told to call a different number at Sirius and get a number to use to return it. When I called that number they said I wasn't under warranty because I had new product and it hadn't hit their computer system yet.6. It was recommended I return it to "the store I bought it from" Amazon (which I did for full credit despite the warning on the package that if I opened it and set it up etc. it was no longer returnable to them and only to the manufacturer - the only reasonable experience in the entire transaction)7. I had already turned on the service so I had to call yet another number to turn off the service and have it all credited to my account. They tried to convince me to keep it until I got my replacement unit and didn't seem to care when I said I would not get a replacement unit because this was my 7th phone call to get a resolution on this one. But did I want to put it on hold just in case because it was probably a better deal for me if I did.8. I made a follow up call to see if I could reach someone in customer service to kindly give them a heads up on what may be a process problem so that they didn't lose more customers. I'm a very calm reasonable person who understands that people make mistakes. This was the processes in place and not necessarily the people although they clearly weren't empowered to help solve the problem or provide a better experience.Still while I made it quite clear to the final person in customer service that I would not do business with them again unless they got their customer service act together, she tried to get me to just put the subscription on hold so I could get a replacement unit.I said "You aren't hearing me. This is not about the unit. The unit being broken is minor. But I should have been able to determine and fix it in fewer than 8 calls." I could excuse up to 3. But when a customer is on call # 2 or # 3 every service employee should be empowered to guide that customer to resolution. Sometimes a problem can be a gateway to opportunity with a customer to deepen the relationship or impress them so much with service they trust your company. This was the exact opposite experience. I was going to be a customer no matter what because my nephew wanted Sirius for Christmas. They lost me on the customer service experience.
I purchased this bag from Amazon in April of this year (i.e., three months ago). I have never traveled with it and simply carry it as a briefcase to work. This consists of being driven in the back seat of my car to my office. Otherwise, it is simply carried from my house to my car and from my parking space to my office. It is more than fair to say this bag has lived a very gentle life.However, the leather is already peeling off, as shown in the user picture I've added here. I realize the bag was reasonably priced, but I would expect it to be presentable for more than three months. So, I'm very disappointed it's falling apart already. It really was a nice bag that I was hoping to travel with but I don't see this Solo bag lasting much longer.I've emailed the company and I'll post an update based on customer service.
I purchased this module at Circuit City when I purchased an E-machines T1220 1.2 GHz Celeron system. This allowed me to bump the memory up to 256 Mb. Installatiion of these memory modules is a snap and the Centon memory while PC133 is also compatible with PC100 and PC66 systems. I've just recently removed the memory (replaced with PNY 256 MB module) and installed it in a Dell 550 MHz PIII system without any problems. It was in the E-machines system for 3 months running without a problem. Other modules from other brands work as well and can be purchased just as cheaply without fiddling with a rebate. My rebate took 7 weeks to receive. Overall decent product.
everyone else has already covered the pros and cons so i just want to say that this is one of the best electronics on the market. I recieved one yesterday and since then i have shown countless people (all remarking as soon as i showed them how beautiful the screen was)how great the zen vision: m is. Thank you to creative for making this excellent device and amazon.com for overnighting it when i finally chose this over the 5th gen ipod. Completely satisfied with my purchase.
I'm very happy with the battery grip so far. The vertical shutter release is great, and the extra battery time is remarkable. I keep looking down at the indicator and am always surprised to see so much battery life left. The price is expensive, that's really the only drawback, but I leave it on the camera full time and the value that I get for the work I do is worth the price. The grip definitely adds weight, although if battery life is not your primary concern, you could run with only one battery. The largest value in the grip to me is the vertical shutter release, which keeps my right hand in natural position. That's why I purchased it in the first place. Battery life was my second concern.
I got this DVD player (...) about 6 months back and I am very happy with it. This DVD player works great. I think this is one of the best Single Disk DVD players. I tried playing various formats (DVDs, VCDs, and DVD+R)and it flawlessly reads all of them. Its on-screen menu options are very easy to use. If you do not plan to own an HDTV in near future, this is the best bet.
The product is great but incredibly difficult to install. I spent about twohours with the Linksys support people trying to install it, at theconclusion of which they had to take over my lap top by remote to do so.Furthermore, they charged me $9.99 to do so!!!! Will not buy anotherLinksys product.
THIS IS THE 100th or SO WONDER OF THE WORLD. IT IS FAST AND EXTREMELY EFFICIENT. I RECOMMEND BUYING THIS ONE BECAUSE IF YOU HAVE A NETWORK OR PLAN TO BUILD A NETWORK THIS IS A GREAT PRINTER. IT HAS FEW ADVANTAGES OVER THE 4500 yet IT IS NETWORKABLE.FYI: I USE THIS AS A DESKTOP WORKHORSE.THANKS HP!
I found this camera in the bottom of a water-damaged box in the storage shed of a house I bought! It had a tiny 512MB card in it (I own 2 Olympus cameras, so I was happy about the xD card) While I can only shoot about 10 pics before it fills the card, the quality is better than expected for old technology and a camera that was, more than likely, abused to start with. You have to really play around with the settings to make sure you know what you're doing in various photo situations, but I'm still impressed. Let me reiterate: for 6 year old technology, it's probably better than the other cameras that were out there at the time.Obviously, I would not recommend buying this camera at full price now. If you can CL one or find one here used, go for it. It's a great throwdown in case you're not willing to chance a DSLR disaster or you're traveling and don't want to worry about it getting bumped around. In addition, with new inventions, you can get a microSD to xD adapter off eBay or maybe here on Amazon. That solves the problem of xD cards being hard to find in stores and expensive to boot.
I use this item to mount my PSP, my ipod, and mi Pda Phone and is excellent for all!!! NO COMPLAINTS AT ALL!!!
This product sounds great. Control your PC from anywhere in your room!! Cool!! It even installed easily. But that's when the problems started. Programs just don't listen to the remote. I'll be listening to a song on itunes, and want to change it. I take the remote, point it at the reciever, press the button, the little activity light on the reiver lights up and....nothing happens. The song doesnt change, the cursor doesn't move, zippo. So i push the button again, this time it will work. Or maybe it doesn't, so you push it again, then five minutes latter, suddenly, the playlist skips twice.To make a long story short, this product is just plain unreliable. When it works, it is awsome. When it doesn't, there is no explanation. I think it is a great concept, that needs some serious refinement.
Received this as a gift and it works great! We used it on a recent family trip to Florida - loved the bluetooth capabilities...we used it to find our resturant of choice and call ahead for seating! Screen is easy to read and the system is easy for anyone to use. Love it.
The battery offered by this seller, Tavas or whatever they are calling themselves now does not have a reasonable lifespan. It lasted for about a couple of months and then was no longer able to maintain a charge. Avoid purchasing batteries for cheap from dishonest sellers. Just spend the extra dollars and purchase from Apple or original PC company.
I needed a new scanner to use to to scan many journal articles into PDF format for a personal library. This scanner works without any problems. It is fast and the automatic documnet feeder is great. For scanning photos, the reproduction is also great. I have a Mac running OS X and it is compatible without any problems. A very good scanner for the money. No reservations on recommending this product!
I've tried a bunch of mp3 cd players - they all skip. I see where others have referenced testing mp3 players for skipping by shaking, bouncing etc. From my own testing, that isn't going to cause even a cheap player to skip. You can shake it, bounce it, and beat on it and most any anti-skip player won't skip. However, the minute you put it in your car and head down the road you will know. Maybe it is a combination of the vibrations and the bouncing - that I don't know. So why do I say all this. This RCA model doesn't skip!!! Believe me when I say my truck can make any cd player skip. Sometimes I think it makes my own brain skip. After a week of everyday use I have yet to hear even one skip. The only bad thing I mention on this one is the car cassette adapter sounds extremely tinny - no bass. Luckily I had another one that sounds just fine with this unit. Unit also has easy to read display and super easy navigation. And oh yeah, you can turn off that annoying beep sound when you hit any navigation buttons ( a great option).
I bought a bunch of these, even some off an eBay seller, and bragged about this product excessively, even to the point of selling some to friends who owned a local video store, as a possible additional product they could begin selling also.The ones I bought from the eBay seller weren't very good, and unfortunately I bought them in bulk, in the large spools of 100.Here's my 'Final Report':They're still a good product if you want to archive or store CD's, or if you just handle them a lot. If your console game works well with them, bully for you, and maybe you can keep the edges on them perfectly and save all those expensive discs from destruction when they're thrown about the room by a bunch of mad little gamers (we're talking li'l kids here, or maybe grown-ups who've never had to buy their own!).I noticed one really big flaw, that, if the company capitalized on it, they could potentially turn their product around and even re-establish themselves back into a very real market for this type of product. When I went back and looked closely at my eBay-bought skins, I noticed they were, every one, split at the hub. The vendor had very possibly gotten a bunch with this problem from the factory, and passed the problem on to me. One word on that..."EBAY!" (said like the word 'Pirate!' in the Johnnie Depp movie and you get it).Here's what D-skins should do--merely put the same snap-on orange band around the center hub, and voila--world saved! I am convinced, after going through 200 of these, testing them on my own various PS2 games, and hearing them 'spin out' (or lose their grip due to the split in the skin hub), that D-Skin could do a little R & D and help all those old consoles 'grab' the discs in any D-skins with orange center 'hubs'.After all, I've read an awful lot of web forums on PS2 modding that basically show that older units had this problem all along, causing them to fail seemingly randomly, and many times that's what got 'modders' interested in modding in the first place.That perfectly re-engineered little extra 'hub' centerpiece would undoubtedly help save a genuinely good idea that just needs a little help or else is a total loss, really.Oh...also, be careful when explaining the use of these currently designed ones to any friends--one ex-customer failed to hear (or heed) my serious warning to NOT use these in your car stereo, or slot CD units, either, and came back on ME with a little complaint later, saying her son ruined his expensive car stereo, and they were SO glad they knew a good auto sound repairman who got it replaced for free. Yay, people never really listen, especially to geeky little whiners like me, especially when worlds depend on it.D-Skins could really work, mark my words, if D-Skins were redesigned with the center hub. Hope they listen, I can't exactly manufacture hundreds of little orange center hubs myself!
I've given up trying to get this to work (and I'm a very technical person, a tech leader at a _major_ company [in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, to put it that way]). This was given to me as a housewarming present at my new apartment, it does work pretty well at first, but the cons:* HP does not make good software...it boooogs down my machine and seems to take about a gig of hardware space just to install drivers* after about a year, parallel red streaks start to appear about 0.25" from where there are supposed to be whenever I print anything with the color red...it lasted that way for a few weeks then disappeared, then re-appeared for no reason* currently, it's giving me a "remove and check cartridge" error...on a brand new HP original #58 black cartridge. What does HP support site say?[1] reset the printer (done, does nothing)[2] download and run a patch (beautiful part: the patch will only run if the printer is in 'ready' state, which it's not b/c whenever I turn it on it errors on "remove and check cartridge". I'm not sure whether to classify this as "irony" or "catch-22"[3] all else fails, buy a new cartridge...make sure it's HP originalI see how HP makes its money now.No thanks, I will save the $30 on the cartridge to devote it toward my new Lexmark instead.1-star for being a bad printer. I'll give another star for working fine for a year and it served my uses for 365 days. But recommendation to avoid.
It works great for my car audio system. Provides great sound quality and has a length that reaches the back row of seating in my car so that anyone can be the DJ on any car ride.
We bought this printer at Christmas and the first had a blank screen (software problem). We returned it to Best Buy, no problem. We enjoyed the new one for 9 months, and now we are having to shipped it to service at our expense with the exact same problem. I am currently reviewing camcorders and are finding reviews very informative. Please take ours to heart.
Earbuds blocked external sound great, fit well and delivered good sound, but lack a feature that my earbuds that were half the price have-the ability to adjust the volumn conviently from the wire connected to the device. Miss that feature!
If you are buying these to use as 3.5mm headphones(standard audio plug), as I did, you will need an audio extension cord as well. These are meant to be used as either 2.5mm or 3.5mm, however, the 3.5->2.5 adapter takes up so much of the cord that when you just want to use them as 3.5, you have only a foot long cable. I happened to have 3.5mm extension cables around my house, so I just use that, but the weight difference of the two cables make them difficult and awkward to wear.Bottom line: Don't buy these for 3.5mm usage(ipod,computer headphones,etc), only 2.5mm(cell phone headset,xbox headset, etc).
My brother and I bought this for my dad for Christmas and he LOVES it...he spends all his free time playing with it. We got him the Dummies book to go with it, which he liked/used. Good buy!
Many great things have already been said about this lens, and I will support them!My copy delivers outstanding sharpness (nearly on par with my 24-70L) even *wide open* (rare for a wide angle of all but the finest German manufacturers), great color, very little distortion (many objective tests have revealed that it's probably the "best of breed" ultra wide angle), and impressive contrast. Surprisingly, the build quality is not bad: tight fitting mount, damped rings, and no jiggles or rattles.If I were forced to offer a (slight) negative, it would be the bokeh of the lens is somewhat "marbly"...However, when shooting a subject with an OOF area differential high enough to make bokeh a component of the frame, then the subject is likely going to demand far more attention than the bokeh! ;)A fine lens, Canon: definitely worth the premium over the Sigma and Tokina rivals (both of which I sampled before purchasing this optic).
Do NOT buy 1-2 year extended warranties with these speakers, they already come with 2 year warranties. An incredible kit.My Onkyo HT-240 speakers arrived today, and i was like a kid in a candy shop. When putting together my entertainment center, I wanted speakers that would take advantage of my 1080p samsung 46 inch tv, plus my playstation 3. So, video was ready, I just needed sound.I initially was going to go for basic speakers/tuner, but after reading up on the various models, decided to spend the extra money for a nice Onkyo tuner and theater speaker kit.The first thing I noticed right off the bat was that the speakers came in one HUGE box. You need to be around to sign for these people, its not something any company is going to drop off on your porch if you aren't home. After opening the box, I noticed right off the speakers were packaged like a tank. Quality packaging. The bundle was insulated by foam siding all around, and banded together into one big foam package. Nice and tight to take any abuse during shipping.I also have to agree with many other reviewers. The cable speakers that come with the Kit are ok, but you really want to spend a little extra and grab upgraded replacement cables/wire. But only do this after you have everything up and running just in case you are satisfied with the sound. The speakers were also larger than I expected. The small ones a little over a foot high, the mediums about 1 1/2 foot high or so. 4-5 inches wide. Solid.This is a 6.1 speaker system so match your speakers to your receiver for best compatability. The Center speaker sadly only comes with a cheap plastic base holder, doesn't even attach. The 2 front speakers come with great solid metal bases which do attach. The center one should have came with something decent. Oh well. The smaller surround speakers (3) have no bases. The subwoofer is HUGE. Its a fine piece of machinery. Enjoy it.After hooking everything up and sticking everything where it goes, I sat back and enjoyed some of my favorite DVD's. Yeaaaaaaa.Enjoy your speaker Kit. For only 3-400 dollars you won't find a better set of speakers period. All the hype is worth it, and the speakers are worth it. Why don't you have them yet!
While the picture looks great, it would be nice if the product advertised advised people that they would also need to purchase an audio cable separately in order for the player to operate completely. It was very frustrating. I also felt that the connection directions could have been better written, especially for those of us not familiar with hooking up electronic devices.
If you do not use a plastic snapon cover, this is the thing you need. A thin protective film that prevents scratches and screen wear.
It's worth the cash. The product seems well built (a little heavy) but the audio quality for both the headset and the microphone seem excellent. I've got an average size head (I think) and the headset seems just a little big on me, maybe by about 1/2 inch. I've got it set to its smallest size, wish they made it a little smaller, but I'm getting used to it.
title says it all. nicely assembled and does the job with no excess. good stuff. not used in a &#34;live&#34; manner where daily movement is required--- that might need something more beefy, but for a static installation they are great.
Although I did see a lot of negative feedback posted for this product, I thought I'd give it a shot anyway since it really seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. Setting up the product was a sinch. The directions were very straight forward and everything installed and worked as expected. I had plugged into the unit a monitor, speakers, ethernet, and a couple of additional USB devices. Again, everything worked just fine. What disappointed me was the video quality, it was very poor. I had the docking station hooked up to my Alienware M15x laptop. As you may or may not know, this is a gaming system with fantastic graphics. When running the monitor through the docking station, the graphics were well below average so this didn't fly with me. Otherwise, everything else was fine.If you're not worried about video quality, then I'd recommend you give it a try.
I've had this for a couple weeks now, and it is bad. I was so excited by all the good reviews, but the reception is horrible. I live in a 900sqft apartment, and I still can't get a solid signal. The signal constantly goes in and out, signing me out of ichat and disrupting video loads. The speed is also not that great. This is cheap for a reason. I will be returning the router for sure! I'd rather be plugged via ethernet than deal with this.
This movie was not what I expected from a movie in the Christian section. It went from the DVD player to the trash. I would not want anyone to make the same mistake I make when I bought it. There is no rating for this piece of trash.
but 20 dollars more and hideous. I have a platinum Intuos2 tablet (a high school graduation present from 2004), and when I broke the pen, I ordered the regular intuos2 pen due to it's being slightly cheaper on Wacom's site. Here, the platinum is 20 dollars more (and in my opinion, much uglier). I recommend buying the classic intuos2 pen.
When I was looking for a 5 in 1 adapter for my newly purchased Zen Vision W; I came across this unit.It is manufactured by MP3Technology and so far; it has performed marvelously. I transfer pictures from my Sony camera to my Zen Vision W with this adapter; and it is really easy and quick.Every question and concern that I had, I emailed to MP3Tech; and they were very prompt and courteous with their replies. They personally guaranteed my satisfaction with this product; and so far, I am satisfied. The item was shipped very quickly; and the cost + shipping was better than their competitors.A smart buy.
wow! i hardly ever take this off my camera! i can take a pic of bacteria with this thing! lol, seriously an awesome lens though, you can see very fine detail in the eyes of bugs with this lens.
My girlfriends Bose headphones were seemingly loss due to the old jack splitting off. I tried fixing it with a replacement from radio shack but it failed. Bought this one soldered it up and the Bose are back in action.Pros: Easy to use, strong and still working months laterCons: Kind of cramped so getting it back together was difficult, little bigger then stock and heavier.
Happy with performance so far. Has worked fine and similar performance to more expensive original cable. Will see if it last better than original Apple cords for previous iphone and iPads.
This works very well with ATT internet. The only issue was that the power button on the first one I purchased got stuck 5 months after I got it, but I'm still using it. I also purchased another as a back up because the price is pretty nice.
I bought this backpack for my new Olympus E3, flash and three lenses (14-22mm, 50-300mm, and 50mm. It hardly holds just the camera and the 14-22mm and flash, leaving no room for the other two lenses. I have jammed my other supplies such as lens cleaning kit, filter kit, battery charger, etc. and I can hardly close the thing. I bought this style because I liked the way the interior is designed, I just think I bought the wrong size for my needs. Am going to try and return it and buy the larger version. Other than the above, the backpack is well put together with strong materials. It is small and light weight without any gear so would be better fit for a smaller SLR with one or two small lenses.
I bought this based on all the reviews I read here. It is one of the most useless kitchen gadgets I own. Have been using it for a couple of weeks and have not yet managed to not have burnt popcorn. I have used 5 or 6 concentrator cups so far. Each one is a total burnt up mess after use. The directions say use 1/3 cup of popcorn and when it stops popping it is ready. Right!! By the time all that corn pops it is practically on fire. So I tried less corn, less time. Then all you get is a lot of old maids and still burnt. Next batch less corn, less time, much lower setting. Still slightly burnt, lots of unpopped kernals. Haven't been able to reuse a concentrator yet. This may work if you have a very low wattage microwave. I may try once more at about 40% power for a minute and see what I get. This thing is definitely a pain in the butt!
I was very pleased with the quality of this product as well as the service and speed with which I received it.
I'm a little late on this review. About five years late, but at least I'm in a good position to tell everybody how they hold up in long run. These phones seem to have good sound quality, but I've never used them on a good sound system. I've only used them with my computers with stock sound cards and the phones can only be as good as their source. They can sometimes exhibit a little static as you wear them while walking through your house or apartment, especially around corners. I now use these in my office at work. I sit right next to the transmitter, so the static isn't a problem for me anymore. The range is good. I can walk at least 100 feet away and get good reception, as long as I avoid walking around too many corners or get behind too many walls. To tell the truth, I was initially disappointed with them because of the static, but then I started using them at the office where I can stay close to the transmitter and my opinion about them improved. They're great for the way I use them now. Battery life is very good. I've been using them for 5 years now on the same batteries and they still play for hours and hours before they need to be recharged. The build quality is also very good. They've worn well and never needed any repairs. I give them four stars. If not for the occasional static while moving around, I would give them five stars.
4 leds but it says in small print 2 or 4 at a time. Very little info on package. Says "Hi speed" but does not mention hours. Nice easy to open clamshell package though, nice little tab.Just from the above, it has the telltale Made in China quality that makes me afraid to try it. I'm leaning to getting a Sony instead.Look at how much technical info Amazon gives you on this one?????
I was looking for a handy mp3 player that was durable and stylish. I saw this and immediately ordered it. Everything about it is great including the internal clock that sets the time when you connect it to the computer. The armband is a little itchy, but I don't know if it waws just mine or not. The software is a little slow, but it's easy to use. Just drag and drop songs onto the player. This is a great mp3 player for workout fans.
If you ever heard someone say "When your Hard Drive Fails, not, If your Hard Drive Fails," you'll clearly understand the need/benefit of this product. In fact, every desktop computer case should have two of these installed. One for your Master/Primary Drive and one for Slave/Back Up. They should further be sold "ONLY" with two removeable Slideout Trays with each basic mounting holder. When the Master Hard Drive fails, it is comforting to realize, all I need to do is, "Unlock, Slide out the defective Tray Drive, Re-insert the Duplicated Master Backup Drive, Copy the current Backed up files from the Slave Drive and I'm back in business and up and running in minutes, without ever opening the Computer Case. At some future time, Purchase another Hard Drive and Duplicate it via the Slave Drive Position. Compare that to the scenario exercise below.The ease of the above, without ever having the need to: Disconnect all Case connections, Reposition/relocate Computer Case, remove panels and open the Case, disconnect Bad Hard Drive cabling, remove mounting hardware, install new drive, re-connect cables/mountings, replace Case Panels, lift Computer Case back and reconnect Case Cabling, Re-Install all Software Applications, etc..In fact, "Re-Duplicate" your Master Drive every one or two months. It only takes minutes while Hardware Replacement and Software Re-installing takes hours/days. It's good for your Heart and Blood Pressure to do this.
Count me a recent convert. I briefly tried these when a friend of mine bought a pair, hated them, had me listen to them in passing, and I agreed. Later on, looking for something cheap but ok-ish for listening at the office, I decided what the hell, and ordered a pair anyway after shopping around. Nothing else in this ballpark of comparable quality it seems.Now that I've had a chance to really play with these, I'm convinced that the people who are complaining about the sound quality of these earbuds simply didn't choose the correct rubber ear pieces. These come with a small, medium, and large --- the mediums are the ones on when you take them out of the box (IF you can take them out of the box---more on that later). I experimented with all 3 and found that the small allowed the buds to fit deeper in my ear and resulted in much deeper bass and a generally richer, fuller listening experience. The medium and esp. the large ear pieces made the sound much thinner and weaker.Now, as for "brightness"---yes I'd concede that these are less than "neutral" audiophile earbuds, but they are not PAINFULLY bright---at least not unless you are blasting your music through them, which is a very bad idea to begin with. (Certainly they are clearly better than cheaper mass market brands in this price range, like Phillips and Sony and Panasonic.) These in-ear designs are great in that you can play music at a much lower volume, sparing your eardrums and avoiding long-term hearing loss...I had my MP3 player at about 40% of the volume level I use when listening to my over-the-ear open-air phones, and due to the exceptional clarity/detail as well as the solid 15db of noise-reduction, still enjoyed it greatly. Very quick, outstanding attack and decay. Yes, the open-air phones are even richer and certainly more balanced tonally, but they are not very useful in an office environment or on a noisy commuter plane/train.I wouldn't pay fifty or sixty bucks for them (MSRP) but for thirty clams, I can live with the subtle flaws.* Now, my biggest gripe: the god-awful PACKAGING...you practically have to use a blowtorch or hacksaw to open the damn plastic box, it seems built to protect a nuclear weapon or something! What is up with that, Sennheiser?====UPDATE 1/21/2010 --- after further break-in (left them on for 2 days straight) and using these phones on 4 different sources (my work desktop PC, home laptop, Sony MP3 player, and Cowon MP3 player) I think what has become apparent is that these are highly REVEALING headphones...they don't create their own "sound" as much as they simply communicate the quality of the source player and source material. What this means is that if you play them on a crappy machine (my office PC) they will not sound very good. My Sony has great SQ but is a bit bass-heavy...with the Senns the bass finally becomes just right. Their detail and speed is consistent across the board, though...very dynamic.UPDATE 3/7/2010 --- after buying a NuForce Icon mDAC (external soundcard + headphone amp) I am now 100% convinced that these earbuds are simply TOO REVEALING of their source material. With the mDAC, even my crappy office computer now puts out amazingly rich and beautiful tunes through these Senns! I plugged my previous el cheapo $6 random-Chinese-made headphones in, and they still sound bad. So once again: garbage in, garbage out---if you have a crappy rig, maybe you should avoid these fine earbuds.
worked great for one year, then died 15 days after the warranty was up. I've had reliability problems with other smartdisk products too.
I received this GPS as a gift. After the first few weeks, the display went bad and it no longer shows my speed or distance. Nothing works to change the display anymore. I would invest in something more worthwhile. It was a waste of good friends money!
I'm in the Marine Corps, and considering that I'm not Infantry, I'm able to bring things with me to Iraq that others wouldn't normally be able to bring. Like an iPod for instance. I bought this in order to have a power source out there for scenarios that might not have an outlet for my iPod charger. Everyone should know or assume that Iraq has plenty of sunlight, hehe.I'm going to Iraq in January '07, and I'm looking forward to giving this wonderful contraption a shot. It's been nothing but spectacular for me so far, stateside.
We purchased the Canon 20D and it broke after only 4 months. The pictures were great. The camera just stopped working one day for no apparent reason (no power). We sent it to Canon and they want $800 to repair it. We actually bought another Canon as a backup and it broke also (the lense mechanism jammed). So not only are both Canon's broken for different reasons, Canon is very uncooperative about fixing them. Canon's warranty is not very good.End result: We are missing pictures of our just born baby girl, and Canon is requesting $800. So we're doubly penalized, despite having a backup plan.
This re-winder does not re-wind the tapes all the way and is very noisy.
I got these mainly for when I travel but I also use them outside when doing yard work and there is lots of noise. They seem to work pretty good. I am sure they are not as good as the Bose, but I can't complain especially at the price I got them. Jensen is a good brand and these are plenty good for most applications.
This item fitted my needs perfectly, but it was backordered and the delivery delay was very inconvenient. it was a birthday gift and arrived after the birthday.
This is a great digital camera. It is very easy to use, unlike an Olympus that I gave my husband last year. The pictures are excellent and the resolution is sharp. I like using the rechargeable lithium battery that comes with it. Buy an extra battery if you are disorganized about keeping a spare battery charged. The camera is sleek looking to and fits well in any pocket. Definitely a goodie! I have bought 2 others, one for each of my grown daughters and they LOVE them.
Just looking at it, the quality of the Shure E2C seems pretty good. Nice wires, tons of ear pieces to choose from, etc. However, the price justifies the real quality, the sound. Any Shure product under $100 cannot possibly be that good, or else those $300+ headphones wouldn't be necessary. Anyways, the treble on this thing is really high, with a weak bass. The bass tries to go deep, but its just not solid. It is however, clear. So if you're one who is more into the hearing the lyrics of the song instead of the beats, this is good for you. A recommendation would definitely be the V-MODA vibes for a sub-$100 earphone, which has pretty solid for low, mid, but a little lacking in the highs. Compared to the V-MODA vibe, the E2C sounds like radio FM quality compared to a home stereo set. Biggest difference between V-MODA vibe and E2C is the sealing. The V-MODA vibe has weak sealing, so a lot of external noise can be heard, where as the E2C creates a very strong seal, that even having music played near the lowest volume does not allow the wearer to hear much.
The item arrived in good time but it was obviously damaged as the moment I opened the box toner was all over the place. Seeing as the item was tagged as used and it would have cost more to return it than the price of the item, I just tossed it out. I do t think I will be buying from this vendor again.
I was looking for another E-Volt compatible lens that would complement the lens that came with my camera, but had more magnification. It does the job beautifully and I have no complaints as Zuiko is the primary lens supplier for Olympus E-series cameras. I would recommend this product to anyone who has an E-series camera.
I was surprised when suggested I install the Viking 128MB PC100 DIMM on my own computer. A screwdriver was all I needed. The helpful support assured I disconnected power supply to my PC and placed the new added memory component gently in the designated slot. I found more interest with computers in seeing the benefits of assisting with my own upgrade.I didn't even know what PC100 DIMM had to to do with memory. I'm happy with the product.
I use this case primarily for transporting the iPod because when I'm listening to the iPod, I typically just place it in my shirt pocket by itself. I didn't want a case that is made to stay on the iPod full time-they add too much bulk, seal in too much heat, and often look weird, covering up the beautiful design of the iPod itself. I much prefer the ability to easily slip the iPod in and out of a case, which is why I recommend this slipcase. You do need something to put the iPod in when transporting it even if you are like me and actually prefer no case. I really wouldn't want to throw my iPod loose by itself into my backpack or car seat or drawer or whatever without any protection.I like the fact that the top of this case is open because that means you don't have to unplug the headphones as often. Sometimes, I clip the case belt clip to my inside jacket pocket and I have a fairly secure place to put the iPod when I'm listening to it. I've also clipped it to the car sun visor when I've been a passengar on a long car trip. I also have the option of wearing the iPod on my belt with this case, which I will sometimes do when gardening or going for a walk and I don't have a shirt or jacket with pockets.As you can probably tell, my iPod usage is quite variable and I think this is the best case for multi uses. I have yet to find one that's any better for me. It seems to suit all of my needs adaquately although it may not be perfect, I don't find it difficult to quickly slide the iPod out of this case to adjust the controls or look at the displayBut I don't feel this case represents a good value at the full retail price. It's simply too expensive at that price.
Amazon's cartridge finder lists this cartridge for the Canon PIXMA MX-7600, but it DOES NOT FIT. You want the PGI-7BK cartridge, not the PGI-5BK. Amazon lists the 7 as well as the 5, but it lists the 5 first. I'm sure this cartridge is fine if you have a printer it fits, but if you have a 7600 and you trust Amazon, it can get really frustrating.Word to the wise.
I bought my Remington typewriter from a pawn shop in 1985 for $300. Thanks to using Lexmark correctable film typewriter ribbons all these years, my typewriter continues to give me good service. It pays to buy the best.
Sony replaced an older es model of mine with this after my old one broke. It took Sony "9 months" to replace the receiver. After numerous calls to rude operators with no answers I finally threatened to sue. Only then did I get my replacement. My new receiver has been broken since i got it and am afraid to return it.Sony makes decent products but even the store where i bought the receiver says Sony has the worst customer service.If you want a throw away product buy a Sony but dont rely on their service.I will never buy Sony again.
I have had this for about a year now, the product works just as well now was it did when I first got it. Very easy to set up too.
This printer does not work with 64MB and 128MB Smart Media cards. I verified this on the Polaroid website (deeply buried, of course!)
I purchased my Z-5500 speaker set in April of 2006. I was immediately impressed with the sound quality they produced for such a low price, compared to high end manufacturers. But the system is not without its fault, one in particular.The speakers have some sort of flaw that results in them popping when things such as ceiling fans or fluorescent light fixtures are turned off. If you search the internet, you will find similar experiences from lots of people. Logitech has acknowledged the problem and offered replacement or refund to existing owners. I had my speakers replaced recently, but the popping was still there, although it was reduced considerably.If you can live with the popping or if you get lucky and get a set that doesn't pop, this is a great product. But for me, as soon as I heard the popping it was always on my mind and it just interrupts my listening experience. I am a big fan of Logitech but no longer for their audio equipment.
This thing is straight up epic. Perfect amount of plugs, and they make them with bordering plugs that are facing different directions, so if you are like me, using this for the home theater setup behind the tv stand/drawers, its easy to reach around and plug things from coming different directions.I havent tried the antenna and lan protection plugs, so can't comment on that, but overall its easy to use, very ergonomic, and SLIM.
This is nice because it works as both a diffuser and subtle reflector and it has a handle to help you manipulate it. With a little practice you can get very nice results and after you figure out the trick of collapsing it again you should have no other frustrations with this product. It is nice to have for softening the light with macro subjects and even with individual or small group portrait work.
Easy to set up and operate. Instructions take a bit of interpretation and understanding...not highly intuitive. Device is pretty quick and made short order out of scanning a huge stack of business cards...about 400 in a 2 hour period.
Finally I can use my laptop on the airplane again! After my original battery life became non-existent on my dell 505 laptop, I decided I needed a replacement. This battery fits perfectly in my computer, and is working great. Now my battery life is back up to over 3 hours, and I can leave my computer in standby without worrying it will just shut off. Good product at a great price.
I like this product, I had some reservations about getting since it was not terribly expensive and I was not terribly impressed with the company selling the product.i am thrilled I overcame those issues and got it. It is a good product and so far has done all that I asked of it. No complaints here.
I already have a Lacie 526 (which is excellent) and needed another large widescreen LCD for another Mac workstation. I ordered this monitor as it's several hundred $ less and has the same specs. Having received it, I am convinced it's the same monitor Lacie sells with their name on it. All controls, color, size, vent locations, stand etc. are exactly like the Lacie 526. So, I am guessing Lacie outsources through NEC. What's more, the Lacie Blue Eye calibrator does a complete auto calibration with it. Lacie says other brand monitors require a manual calibration with their Blue Eye. But the Blue Eye syncs without hesitation and easily creates the monitor profile. I have only used this LCD for 2 weeks so I do not have a lot of experience with it. But so far it is performing just as well as the Lacie - and with a huge savings!
iGB memery stick was to big for my Sony camera. Always check camera info or call manufaturer to see if new item will work in your camera. I didn't so I traded a 128mg card which it turnout was the maximum.
It fit on the fan I needed to cover.The holes are a bit wide, but the screws still held it down.
I originaly purchased this to replace a old Sony EQ that I use between my lap top and the 1000 watt power amp in my shop. the features I based my "original" choice on were, the -7- band EQ, the fact it had rotary potentiometers "not sliders" . Also the EQ reaches down to 50Hz.The Sony still worked, but the sliders were tricky to move. So the Clarion sat in the office in it's package for a few weeks untill I recieved my latest toy, A Dayton Audio DTA-100a Tripath Class-T Digital Amplifier. I disconnected the lap top from the 1000 watt poweramp and decided to run my lap top direct into the Dayton to evaluate the "flat" tone of the tiny little amplifier. I connected the dual bannana plugs from the Dayton into -2- speaker cabs I use when I play bass, the speakers are both identical, SUNN 410H . Basically each has 4 TEN inch drivers with a centered tweeter that has a L-pad adjustment.WOW!~ holy cow ! ! ! Without any EQ the sound quality was AMAZING. I keep turning it up, and it keeps amazing me. With my laptop at full volume, and the tiny amp wide open, the sound was un real. It was so amazingly loud and yet clear at can be. I could actualy put this amp in my back pocket, and the sound was pounding like a nightclub.Now I decide , this is a good place to use that new Clarion EQ. I'm so very glad I waited to use it for this project. First I ran the lap top into the EQ direct (not AUX) and noticed the siginal was a little to hot for the tiny Dayton amp. Well then, I thought, I guess I'll try the "adjustable AUX input". BINGO!!! This EQ / Pre Amp is a match made in heaven with the Dayton Class-T Digital Amplifier . The amp is audiophile quality and this Clarion EQ happened to have the same basic signal-to-noise ratio.(DAYTON DTA-100 s/n is 103 dB(CLARION EQS746 s/n is 105 dBI don't think I could have found a better unit for this aplication at ANY price.I decided to put the two units into a small contained "rack". Being a custom Bass and Guitar builder I had pleanty of nice wood to choose from , and all the tools to build the litle box for these two. In the pics (of the un-finished unit), you can see it's Birdseye Maple with a custom burst lacquer finish. Under the amp is a space that holds the 12volt and the 24volt power supply. They both plug into a 120v power strip so only a single line is run out to power the unit. This little system NEVER even gets warm after being of for days at a time. I now have it in my bedroom (with smallers -JBL_speakers) connected to my main computer as the main sound system. It's not "surround" but you dont think about that when it sounds as good as it does. With a quick twist of a knob or two, I can EQ for a movie, music, or boost some mids to hear the TV late at night with the volume low. Oh yeah, i forgot to mention how PERFECT the Clarions' Sub out worked with the 10" JBL powered sub woofer. With the adjustable AUX input, the adjustable sub level and the adjustable main output level (main volume), this EQ is about as versitile as anyone could ask for. I already know I'm going to purchase a few more to have them around when I need them. It's funny , but the car is the last place I would think to use this amazing EQ. I like it in my room where I can lay back, close my eyes & enjoy the true crystal clear tone.The only things that don't get -5- stars are the smooth knobs. There soo smooth , and my finger tips tend to slide as I think I'm turning. And the nice blue LED lighting is a light to shine in your eyes. It keeps you from being able to see what knob is for what. Much like the Daytons LED. That little blue light is for a airport runway. I put tape over it so I didn't burn my cornias out....ALL IN ALL, THIS EQ IS MARE THAN I COULD HAVE ASKED FOR..................
I have had my Epson 2400 printer for 4 years now. Still going strong, produces great pictures. Epson ink is very good. But just like any other inkjet printer. They are making quit a bit of money on the ink. A whole inkset for this printer is $100 at a discounted price. And in the years since it has been out and replaced by a newer updated unit. The price of the ink has not gone down. But what can you do. Once you buy the printer your stuck with buying their ink until you get a differnt printer.
This thing was a huge disappointment. I am so glad I was able to return it where I bought it and not get hassled. I was expecting it to be an improvement over my cassette adapter in my car. Not even close. I was only able to get it to work on one frequency and it sounded awful. If I had the money I would buy a car stereo that had an input for an i-pod and that would probably sound best. Save your money and avoid this one. I was woefully disappointed. For the huge price I would have expected something much better.
This Sony Memory Stick Micro is just perfect for my cel phone and it works without any problems. No major complaints here. Good Buy!
This thing is huge, it is great for portraits and folds small enough to easily take with you. I love the color too.
Thtis product is great... it saves time when you are going into a house with multiple cable openings that you need to map out. the only problem i have with this product is that the connectors arent the standard screw on connectors they are a twist lock (not sure of the official name) so i had to make whips (using special connectors) to be able to connect them to a screw on connector. Works great for the price.
You can get these in your neighborhood stores but the price is better from Amazon but only when you can avoid the shipping costs. I own at least 3 of these and it fits great behind refridgerators and head boards where you don't want your items (headboards, refridgerators, dressers) to touch the walls but to not stick out so far from the wall that items can fall behind them due to thick plugged extension cords. The nice thing is that the plugs have swivels, so you can control the direction you want the cord to come off the wall out of the outlet! Great design!!! Highly recommended for permanent extension cords!
I ordered my camera for Mother's Day and I have used this camera more in 1 month than I did my other camera over 6 months. I love it and the zoom is great. I am still trying to learn all the settings; low light, action, etc. The movie feature is also awesome. The 1Gig card makes it very nice to hold large files of video. I would recommend this camera to anyone that loves taking pictures. Also, the camera is so light..........the picture and good look of the camera makes it seem like it will be heavy, but not at all.
This battery is just awful. It has a battery life of about 10 pictures or 8 seconds of video making. I would have returned it but it would cost more to return it than to throw it away.[...]
easy install and made a difference. I have used kingston ram before. good product and holds up well.
This little Mp3 has the best to offer for the money. It has a rechargeable battery, great sound, user friendly and it is more durable than the Ipod nano, so it is great for sports. The only thing I didn't like is that mine is $9.00 cheaper this week than when I bought it.
I have carpal tunnel, arthritis plus repetitive stress injuries to my neck and shoulder/arms and this mouse enables me to use my PC with far less discomfort. I have had two trackman products over 15 years and now my children use them too. This is a amazing product but there is a initial period of adjustment.
This thing survived the washing machine. After a day left out to dry, it's as good as new - and clean too!
The AT&amp;T 435 Caller ID unit is excellent. It pack a bunch of great features in a small box. Display is easy to read. Setup was a snap. It has many of the features the more expensive boxes have. Don't waste your money buying one of them. This is the absolute best bargin for a great caller id. I like the real time clock read out that stays on all the time not just popping up when a call comes in. Aonther great feature is the call back button.It's the best caller id I have ever owned.
Digital cameras, like computers approximately double in power and halve in price every 18 months. True, digital cameras are easy to use and fun to play with on your pc, but please save time and money, and don't be tempted by the promise (or price) of anything under 1 megapixel. This camera looks nice, and thats about it - grainy picture quality over 3&quot;x5&quot;, blocky resolution, and poor light enhancement. Do yourself a favour, and stick with a normal camera until you can afford to really experiment with something worthwhile.
I rarely write reviews but I decided to write this since I had this urge to let everyone know that this product is just plain bad. The review by "Reviewer: RC Lansing Mich" has listed all of my frustrations and I will not go over them again. But the rating of 4 stars that he has given does not agree with what you will read in his review.The summary of this product is that it is "highly unusable". You will be tired of using this on your first trip that you will not feel like every using it again. Yes, you can "manage" you way with this product. However it is not worth your time and money.And last point that struck a nerve with me about the ols maps database ... the company came out with a plan where customers can send them updated maps, based on locations they have travelled, not covered by the original map database ... come on!
This product serves me fine as a VCD player, which is what I was looking for. However, this is an inferior DVD player and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking to buy a real DVD player, especially since there are better ones out there for only approx $$$$$ dollars more. The reason I purchased this item was because my Sony PS2 couldn't play VCDs and there were a couple of movies out only on VCD format that I wanted to watch. To be fair, this bargain priced item serves its purpose but I was shocked about how tacky and cheap this player looks. Its performance is almost just as bad, for example, a simple remote controlled command literally takes this unit a full second or two to response. ......
I had been looking for some gaffers tape & took a chance on this product. Luckily it more than met my expectations. The local photo store wants $26.00 for a roll ( a shorter one @ that!) this was $11 & change & since I have Prime no shipping fee, besides getting in a day & a half! The quality is right up there & though not the absolute highest grade gaf tape I have used, this more than does the trick , I would recommend. the tape was packed in it's own reclosable bag and was flawless no dings or dents to perimeter edges.
Though I would not say that the GPX is the best compact system I ever had, I will say that it does it's job. The turntable works, the 3 disc player works, I would imagine that the cassette deck works but the radio is where the main problem lies. It only seems to want to pick up 1 or 2 stations with the strongest signal and ignore the other stations in the market. Other than that, what do you expect for the price?
I've only had this lens for a few days but I can tell why it's so popular. Sharp as a tack, especially stepped down a bit, good low-light capability, perfectly controllable bokeh thanks to the 8-blade aperture, fast autofocus, and a solid and high quality look and feel to it. It costs about a quarter of an equivalent &#34;L&#34; lens, but it is much more than a quarter as good. I'll follow with updates as I use this lens over the coming months, but right now I can unequivocally vouch for this lens as a must-have in almost any photographer's gadget bag.
I bought this to use with Napster To Go. I love Napster's licensing. Love the idea of Napster To Go. I love music. I love pie. But seriously, this thing doesn't work. I've reinstalled Napster from scratch, reformatted the iRiver H10, removed all other USB devices, tried during different phases of the moon. It all ends up freezing the H10, which then looses all my playlists. My track list containes jumbled garabage. It's really a worse case scenario. This is the first device that has ever bummed me out so much that I've felt compelled to write a review.The good news is, I bought it on Amazon. And Amazon's return policy is awesome. Coming back at you iRiver.
be honest . if you buy this (CB transceiver radio) you're going to need a miracle to make if work. i tested with my girl friend.as soon as i walk away 50 meter from her, i couldn't heard anything and get any signali'm not sure how can people give 5 star review to this product.maybe they all use the external antenna to get better signal.sorry to say that not what i want. i use to have a motorola walkie talkie. work better that this like 100X time.sorry midland CO. i'm not try to destroy your reputation. quality is what we want.
Everyone knows this is a quality product. It is great for something as small as the Cannon G9 or G10. And the ball head allows for small video cam paning. And, it is light and easily packable. But, you are pushing it to mount an DSLR on it. I ended up selling it.
I had mine in a jacket pocket while shooting in the rain. It survived a trip through my washer and drier, and it still works fine! Surprisingly, the battery still works as well.
Sent it back since its wireless behavior was limited to 18 inches.Tried it for a few days and it did not become comfortable. I had to use shoulder and arm motions to get the fingers in place to operate the several buttons.
I was very pleased with the delivery and am also pleased with the product. I think this TV is at the top of its class and you can not really do better. I put it up on the wall and connected it to a Bose surroound sound system . I extremely happy. I enjoy recording movies on HD and then watching them at my leisure. Only thing I don't have yet is Blue Ray or HD DVD, but the regular DVD's look great. I could have gotten the same price locally but I did not have to hassle with bringing this huge box from the store into my home. I got free delivery plus 3% back on Amazon reward certificates for charging it on their credit card.
This product, a favorite item for cleanups in the kitchen and elsewhere is not always available in grocery stores. The purchase online was exactly what I needed and arrived in less than the stated delivery time.
My current setup was producing too much bass. Otherwise, my speakers were excellent. With this equalizer, I was able to create the right sound environment.
I got this as a gift last year for my Ipod Classic Video 30GB so I'm so relieved that I didn't waste my own $100. I live in the metro nyc area and would love to use this everyday but it's not worth the headache.This only has 3 buttons, so why is it so hard to use!!! The autoscan takes minutes, not seconds, to go thru the entire radio network and ends up picking the same 3 stations all the time. When I press the main button sometimes it scans, sometimes it picks a station, and sometimes it just does nothing. During songs, I hear blasts of static. Sometimes the Monster turns off and then then I'm listening to the radio station. I also need to hold the ipod up by the steering wheel while I'm driving otherwise it gets even worse reception. I know my cheap new corolla's radio is partially to blame but the Monster cable should work well enough to make listening to my ipod in the car a pleasant experience but it doesnt.
No complaints here, the cord works just fine. Not a huge nerd when it comes to these things but it looks good and sounds good, so I say buy it and you should be happy with it!
I bought this camera shortly after the birth of my first child, which was four months ago. I am SOooooo glad I did! This was our first digital camera, so I wanted to make sure I got one that was easy to use. After reading many reviews, as well as the opinions given in Consumer Reports, I decided on this camera (along with the dock). I couldn't be happier!One of my favorite features on this camera, as compared to other cameras, is the large viewing screen--it is so much easier to tell if you like the pictures you've taken with a larger screen, and also easier to view pictures when you are outdoors.Most importantly, though, I love how simple this camera is to work. My parents have a digital camera that I still can't figure out. However, with the Kodak, I didn't even have to read the instruction manual. Everything is very self-explanatory, and using the buttons to accomplish a change in picture quality, color, etc. is a piece of cake.I didn't think I would use the feature that allows the user to take video clips, but as it turns out, I use it all the time! I have a 256 mb memory, so I can get a fairly long video out of this great camera.I really could not be happier with my purchase. If I had to find a complaint, it would be that, like all other digital cameras, it does not have a large enough memory on its own. It's not that fun to buy a nearly $500 camera, only to have to then spend more money to be able to take a decent amount of pictures. Other than that, though, I'd recommend this camera in a heartbeat!
When I purchased my Olympus D40 digital camera, I wanted a compact case to go with this compact camera. I wanted a case that was small, easy to access, able to hold the camera with an extra set of batteries and additional media cards, and able to fit on my belt. This camera case suits my needs perfectly. It is well padded, has an easy to use squeeze buckle closure, a well designed belt strap with velcro and a snap button to hold it in place. The front zipper pocket can hold 4 AA batteries and a few media cards. It also includes a shoulder strap, but I have yet to use it as the case is just tiny and works best at your waist. This case also fits the Nikon 775 and Fuji 4700Z perfectly as my friends have these cameras and we tried this case with them.
I have used half of cakebox without any problems at all will highly recomend.
I recently purchased a pair of these little radios for a hunting trip and I Love them! They are very handy! I was able to communicate with my friends easily and the range is really 1.5 -2 miles. The signal is very clear and the weather radio is a life saver! It started to cloud up on the second day while we were out in the field so I turned on the weather radio and sure enough there was a storm front moving in, we had plenty of time to get our rain gear on and get started back to the base camp before the storm hit. These radios also have many other useful features. The radio also has a vibrating call alert that can be turned on and off a privacy (voice scrambling) mode and a channel scan feature.I highly recomend this radio to anyone! We also used the radios to communicate from car to car while traveling to and from the field. I have several of the Cobra radios and this really is the top of the line!
This product that we use to charge our iPod Shuffle has worked very well and we have had no problems with it. We plug it into our laptop and are careful to store it safely when not in use.
I took about two months to research (online and in person) different iPod speaker/dock systems and ended up buying this one last week. I'm very happy I did. Not only is the price excellent (much cheaper than others with the same features, even "no-name" ones), but the sound surpasses what I expected. The iVoice has clear sound and excellent bass for the various types of music I listen to. I hear both highs and lows with no problem. The system is attractive, a good size without being bulky or top-heavy, my 4th gen 80gig iPod fits perfectly with minor adjustment to the dial in the back of the holder, and I haven't had any problems using the remote. It does seem to turn on at an unusually high level sometimes as others have mentioned, but since I only use it at home it hasn't been an issue, where it might be a problem in more public areas (like offices). Fast shipping from the seller too. Overall a purchase I'm pleased with and would recommend to others.
Exactly as advertised. Does the job. No problems whatsoever with the excessive heat that can be a problem with some replacement batteries. Glad I bought it!
This is the second one I bought from lenmar for my canon's & I have no issues with the charging & use and I have noticed no difference in the number of shots I can take vs my canon (which cost 3x this one).For the price - worth it!
Product no longer made, but it is still my favorite! Dropped/ruined my old Z20 so went hunting for another -- thought a Z3 was a newer model so got it -- YUK -- and very willingly spent more money getting what I wanted. Now I have my favorite camera back in my hands and I'm a happy camper. Works with Window 7. It's bulky yes, but sure takes great pictures -- even ones I take while watching a TV broadcast football game: Go Boise State Broncos!!!
I have 2x Foretrex 201 units, where i have to share the data between them regularly. The units were shiped without any software, but i found EasyGPS (freeware) to work great with the units, and with keeping a back-up on the pc. I can now even download waypoints from the web into my Foretrex 201's. I have now upgraded to a new laptop, without a serial port, and i am dissipointed not to find a usb replacement cable from the manufacturer. The GPS units though, are working great.
I got this because it was on sale (elsewhere) for $120, whichwas a good price for 2GB. But the user interface is horrible.I still have trouble getting it to start playing after usingit for 3 months. The friendly button on the front: donthit it! It will starting recording voice or FM radio.Once I get it to start playing, I'm happy with it. (ahh,that is, after I replaced the earbuds with better ones.)
I was convinced this would be a great notebook. Very good features for the price. The screen is really quite amazing. However, from the start, the computer feels a bit on the cheap side. The battery jiggles a little in its housing, giving the whole computer a somewhat ramshackle feel... as if it is about to break... and lo, it did... multiple times so far. Sony really needs to work on the build quality.I was happy for the first two weeks, then my problems began.1. 2 weeks into owning it, the computer wouldn't turn on without a reset of holding the power button for 30 seconds.2. 4 weeks in, the DVD-RW drive started to work intermittently, then not at all.3. 8 weeks in, the power gave out completely. The machine won't turn on.Sony's in-home service has been OK (will have my 3rd visit this week), but waiting 2-4 days for service has been incredibly inconvenient.
This portable fold-up stand performs well. I decided on this stand based on the fact it folds away for easy portability. I travel a fair amount, so this was a critical attribute.The stand is quite stable for my iPad 2, whether in landscape or portrait mode. It is adjustable depending on your viewing angle which is a big plus (especially when combating glare).I find it to be a little less sturdy than I expected. A metallic version would be awesome. Also, when in the portrait mode, there is no way to plug in the 30-pin adapter for the Apple product. I have noticed one can turn the device upside down for many applications, but this if foreign. An elevation would be nice to allow for charging/synchronizing while in portrait mode.I still rate this stand very highly because it does exactly what I need it to do when I need it to do it. Highly recommended.
I am a person who can appreciate good sound, yet I would hardly characterize myself as a totally obsessive audiophile. And, that's why this sub has worked out so well for me.When my vintage AV receiver bit the dust, I replaced it with a Yamaha RX-V465, which now gave me additional speaker capabilities that I never had before. This amp had outputs for a center channel and a sub woofer, something my old receiver did not. This now allowed me to complete a 7-channel setup in conjunction with the rear surround speakers that were already in place. Since my existing system was comprised of a newish, decent quality set of JBLs, I opted for a JBL center speaker to match what was already there. Unfortunately, I was unable to get the matching sub, and the reviews for the low-end JBLs were not particularly good. That's what led me to Google to see what else might be available.This sub is just perfect for the average film lover like me - someone who already had a decent surround system but is looking for a lower-priced sub to fill in their bottom end.. It delivers window shaking punch with distortion-free clarity. Had I spent $300 on a better one, I almost doubt that I would have noticed much of a difference.For the record I waited 9 months or so to write this, since personally, I think people jump the gun by writing reviews of products straight out of the box.
I took the lens with me to Gettysburg, Lancaster and Williamsburg. I got some wonderful pictures. The autofocus work perfectly even at the highest setting 300mm. Also the VR is a must. When holding the camera and lens I was not as steady as I would have liked so with the VR the lens took care of that. I also took pictures from a moving train. They also came out good. I would recommend this lens.
This camera is so intelligent and forgiving it's beyond belief. I have taken fast moving animals, close-ups, landscapes and shots with flash and as yet I have not changed a single setting on the camera. The quality of pictures (especially in good light) is awesome. An excellent price too. Five stars.
Ive had it for a few months. I love it. great size, great sound, and cute package. I use while I walk to work or on the metro..It works great. no complaints. Wish I got the bigger size though. easy software (click and drag to sync). would recommend! great price for it!
I bought this item after reading an article about building your own HD OTA antenna ([...]). I decided I had enough of the high cost and bad service from the cable company and purchased this item to build an antenna. The item was perfect for the plans and worked flawlessly. It allowed me to connect the antenna to a coax cable and then on to my HD tv. Dirty little secrect the cable company doesn't want you to know: you get a better HD signal OTA because the signal is not compressed.
I bought this bag to house my GS80 camcorder and A400 digi cam (in its own case). It fits perfectly. I also have the camcorder av cables, power adapter/cable, 5 minidv tapes and spare battery stored in it. The bag has more room (actually the side pockets are still empty). The bag is solidly built. The two adjustable dividers within the bag is a good idea. Well worth the money spent. So far I am very pleased with it. Item arrived much earlier than expected (as I chose free shipping). Thank you Amazon.
Fits my SONY NEX-5N.This was exactly what I was looking for. No idea why SONY doesn't make any of these.
I purchased this as my first serious use camera, and its great quality has gotten me into photography. I now frequently set aside my travel photos to be enlarged and framed. I've had no problems with this camera and would recommend it to anyone seriously considering buying an SLR camera.
Bought Feb 2002.Install was easy. Both the Wireless router and the adapter.Documentation was good. Was able to do stuff easily, like encryption etc.Customer support was good. (4 min hold time.)where it did not perform seamlessly was in advanced uses, like disabling DHCP for port forwarding to a apache server.On Re-Enabling DHCP, the router would puke on itself and I had to reset everytime meaning, changing password, changing my Network ID etc.Had to download new firmware based on what the technician told me and install that. Works ok now.Overall, Its as good or bad as the netgear router/adapter set.Buy one which has greater mail in rebate or dicsount.
I am finally giving up on this piece of junk. It feels good and is sturdy, but the mechanism for holding the camera in place is a complete failure. When I tighten the screw that presumably holds things steady (the plastic C shaped screw), it pushes out the brass ball socket that the camera is mounted on. I can't see how this is supposed to work.If you buy this product, inspect it immediately; don't let it sit around for a year like I did.
Very spacious, can hold two UZ's (Ultra Zooms), wide angle lens offered by Kodak, 2 lens adapters for the cameras, spare battery and charger, Circular Polarizer, Neutral Density Filter (Both in cases) and still have room for a pocket tripod and extra SD cards. By the way I still have an extra pocket open for my cleaning products.Oh...forgot to tell what cameras that I carry in the bag. I carry the P850 and the P880. If you like to carry a lot of stuff this is the bag for you.
I purchased both the CD and DVD size.The lids do not fit well as they are too big, really big.In my opinion, excessive care is required in handling the boxes, otherwise snaps can come apart and the contents spills out.I really wanted these to be good but I ended up throwing them away and now I use conventional plastic storage boxes.
I bought this at $30 in the retail store. After a month it looses synch and couldn't return it to the retail store. I contacted customer service which does not answer. I would not waste money or time on this item.
This is my second pair of the Travelite 10x25 binoculars. Unfortunately the first pair were lost when my wife and kayaking buddy overturned in deep, swift water and gave a special gift to the river god! Although light and compact, the binocs are pretty sturdy. You can toss them into a backpack, camera bag, etc. and hardly notice they are there. They are easy to wear around your neck for extended periods of time because they are so light. The 10x power does a wonderful job of pulling in birds or whatever else you view very close. My eyes aren't the greatest, but I find anything that I look at to be clear and bright. If there are better compact binocs out there in this price range and with comparable quality, I couldn't find them. I don't think you can go wrong if you can find these in the $75-100 price range.
Wall mount might be the best for this since it is a little wobbly even on a flat surface. A few slots on the rack where I could not get in a DVD case. Ifyou have a lot of DVDs with slip covers may not fit. Overall I am satisfied but may get one or two with fewer slots next order to cut down on the height.You do need to take care where you put it since it can be knocked over easily.
This camera is great. When we were looking at them, ones with megapixels over 5.0 were almost $400 and only a 3x zoom. Loved the features with this...was looking for one a little smaller, but this still can fit in a baggy pocket. I have taken 100s of pictures, and get many compliments on them
I got mine a couple of days ago...At first, I was a little disappointed as the system is actually not "WIRELESS" in the sense that: 1)The front left, front right, and center speakers are wired like any other system. 2)You still need to wire the rear speakers to a wireless transmitter. So basically, it is not wireless!!!However, I am very satisfied with the sound quality for a 600 (500 if you use the wireless transmitter) watts system... the subwoofer is powerful!! the sound are all crystal clear... For that amount of money, it is a must buy...Also it looks good too!!Cheers.
I bought this for my DSLR camera, and I could fit about 526 RAW photos on it. It does the job, and it works well.
This is the stand you're looking for! I love that I can get it into just about any position I want in either landscape or portrait mode and it is easy to adjust to compensate for glare, height, etc. Folds up neatly and small enough to throw in my backpack for traveling. Also great that it works with any tablet like device, so if I upgrade in the future, my Arkon stand is ready to go!
excellent quality. i use this one for my ipod and computer speakers
Right now you can't get any better than a price for something like this! With WinXP it installs in a snap! You can put this 8gb data storage stick in your pocket (without a causing a bulge), & take anywhere!
Instead of replacing the power cord on my JVC video camera I bought an inexpensive battery charger and got this battery with the dollars I saved. It allows me to switch battery and keep shooting or when I get home and the #1 batt is low, I have a backup ready to do the transfer to my PC for editing.
Delivery was fast and the item itself is very good with the excellent price to match.
This was bought as a gift for someone else because they liked my cd player so well!
the tension that pulls the string back into the center piece is not very strong. Sometimes, I have to help. But it always works!I needed something to connect my mp3 to my car speakers. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated, nothing expensive. This little gadget does the trick and is neat in the process. Overall, it is a really cool product that works every time and stores itself quite nicely in a small space.I would definitely recommend.
Samsung has set the bar high with the all new LNS3292D. I did extensive research before making my purchase and I can tell you that you are buying one of the top 3 32inch LCD TVs on the planet right now. The other is the slightly more expensive Samsung LNS3296D, and the much more expensive Sony 32in XBR2. To take full advantage of the outstanding picture on this Sammy you will want to set the picture to movie mode, and warm 1 or warm 2. Also turn the power saver on to medium or high. Otherwise this screen is way too brite and will have lots of artifacts and noise. I am also using an upconversion dvd player which looks awesome on this set. Even std tv looks pretty good overall. Nothing beats Discovery HD though. The speakers are really better than I thought they would be for tv speakers. You will want to add a home theater system for movies if you really want to get the theater experience. I use the tvs sound for Tv shows and switch to the home theater for movies. The remote is ok but could use a backlight. This tv has the CCFL {cold cathode fluorescent lamp} which you will not find on but a few of the best LCD tvs. It provides a brighter picture and increased color accuracy. It feels like I am looking through a window when watching this TV. The picture is very life like and natural. I couldn't be happier with this purchase and would highly recommend this set. This set works well in the bedroom or small living room. This set has a game mode for you gamers out there. Also I ordered this through Amazon on Oct 18th and I received it in just 9 days on free shipping through eagle transport. Good job Amazon!!!!!
The product is good. The shipping was not so fast. The shipping information was not up to date.
I have used a Metz 60CT Flash Unit for some time. The dryfit battery is in my opinion one of the best batteries made for continuous usage. You rarely have to replace them but when you do, it is nice to know you can go to Amazon for the replacement. Thanks Amazon.
Good choice for the price if you want a GPS with capability to do more things than just get you to your destination. If you have blue-tooth phone, it works well as a speaker phone. Just have to keep the power cord plugged in because the built in battery dosent produce enough juice to drive the speaker at high volume without distorting.If you want to subscribe to the "traffic" option, you need to have your full data services hooked up with your cellular carrier. Little complicated if you have VerizonWireless, but I figured it out after doing some searching through the web support pages.It crashed my BlackBerry 8830 a couple of times. But resetting gets everything back reletively easily. TomTom support is easy to work with when the need arises.
All of the nasty reviews are true. What a waste of resources! Don't even think about buying one of these or anything else RCA (Chinese) makes. Timer function useless, user guide worthless.
I also had trouble installing the software. Finally downloaded it (...). Then, once we got it working, the module ate up the batteries in less than 1/2 a day. When we take the module out, the visor has plenty of juice. But, when the module is plugged in, I og messages that I didn't have enough battery to take a picture. Very frustrating - and very expensive!
The S50 is by far the worst product I've ever dealt with. It has a lot of potential but unfortunately it just doesn't work. I've already exchanged the product once because it wasn't working properly and now I am having even more problems with the functionality. I also have to say that it is not user-friendly at all. I've spent hours and hours sitting on hold trying to get through to Sirius and wrote them an e-mail with 11 issues I have with the product that I shouldn't have if I'm spending $300 on a radio. Needless to say, their response to my e-mail was short and sweet saying that would e-mail my complaints to the product support department. Thanks a lot Sirius.
thses little suckers were under-estimated before i installed them, They pack a punch, perfect crisp tweets, very clear. Im very satisfied.
After 9 days, I am convinced this is the right set for me. It does a good job tuning HD broadcasts over the air, using a set-top Terk TV5 antenna. I can view HD from ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, WB and PBS, all of which broadcast from within 10 miles of my home. An on-screen signal strength meter makes it easy to accurately orient the antenna. I do not recommend this TV if you primarily watch over the air analog broadcasts which display poorly compared to non-HD sets. (I can't comment on cable analog but suspect there could be similar issues.) HD widescreen picture quality is superior corner-to corner judging for color, contrast, brightness, straightness of vertical/horizontal lines and picture clarity, rivaling much more expensive plasma screens. My only complaint is that the pictyure has a faint graininess which you will probably not notice if sitting 6 or more feet from the screen. That said, there is a definite "wow" reaction when watching PBS HD and HD sports (FOX baseball, NBA playoffs, NASCAR). Major sports events, many primetime shows, and a PBS HD-only channnel are already broadcast in widescreen HD. And the long-term trend is for more. Also excellent is the display of DVDs using component video cables. If you get this TV you will like the ability to adjust the screen rotation and vertical position. Without this, the black bars of a non-widescreen picture may appear off level. Finally, you may want to consider purchasing the 34 inch version if you sit more than 8 feet from the screen and have room for it.
I have had this camera for about 2 weeks now, I got it out and clicking photos in 3 minutes.It is very easy to use, easy to carry in your pocket.It is so easy to use, now my 3 year old son is clicking photos too !
Not sure how you rate such a simple product like this, but it got the job done without any issues.
This converter works great. I have an old serial device which I needed to attach to my new all USB computer. Price was right and it works fine!!
For the first time in my life I started hunting last year. Everyone around me does, so I decided to give it a try. I loved it. Last year I hunted white-tail deer and squirrel and had a great time. I decided to continue hunting, but that meant buying gear, and I mean all the gear, from clothing to the gun, to accessories, everything.Last year I used binoculars and they worked really well for me, so I started looking around, I decided that if I'm going to do this I needed to buy some good quality equipment in my price range, and these binocs meet that specific perfectly.They are small, present a great view, great quality that comes with the Nikon name. When I upgrade later I'll stay with Nikon.
The weather alert does a great job. We use it all the time
Worked perfectly with Win7 64bit right out of the box. No need to update drivers or hunt drivers like I have seen many people say is needed with certain Bluetooth adapters. Getting it setup with my Palm Centro was a little confusing at first, but that was Palms fault, not the adapters (on screen instructions on the Palm were a little screwy). Finally just decided to keep hitting next on the phone till the end of setup and see what happens, and to my surprise it worked flawlessly. I was really impressed with the speed of the Hotsync, it seems to be about the same speed as the USB cable was before I got this new computer.This phone is the only Bluetooth device I currently have, so I have no way to test it with other devices. But I'm impressed either way since I took a flyer on this... I must have posted on 10 different websites asking for info on Win 7 64bit compatible adapters, and nobody ever responded to me, and Microsoft compatibility website was no help at all. I am really happy I got it right on the first try without having to test out a bunch of different adapters to find one that worked.
I get excellent range, and very good performance out of this router. I was able to set it up as an access point without too much trouble. Has a ton of features and the interface is fairly easy to use for configuration.
You must read the reference manual thoroughly located in CDROM to have best picture quality. Tip : It is useful to utilize half-pressed shutter button mode before taking pictures. Press shutter button very lightly and hold. (see manual for details)Use high current-hour capacity battery for outdoor pictures.Make yourself familiar with battery life cycle trends. Battery may die more quickly in continuous monitor mode and flash light.I think D-510zoom is best buy for the price, but do not expect highend quality. Sorry for bad english.
Got these for wildlife watching around our place. Excellent clarity, easy to adjust, solid. Every house needs a decent pair of binocs..these are it.
This is an excellent product with performs extremely well. It offers great value for money and I akm very pleased with its performance.
This is an adequate--but overpriced--plastic case for the Digital Rebel XT. If you upgraded to the EF-S 17-85mm lens, be aware that the case will not fit. That's unfortunate because a slightly larger case would work with the better lens.
This is the best portable music player I've ever had!It plays CD-Rs that I've burned on my PC, as well as AM and FM radio.It has never skipped once, even though I use it every day on my bike to school (~3 kilometers).You can even drop it on the ground and it will neither break nor skip.Where this player really shines is battery life (2 AA batteries).It's been 56 days since I bought it, using it for about 30-40 minutes 5 days a week, and just today it received a low power warning.This is incredible!(The seller also included the batteries, a nice touch).I plan to start on rechargables after these run out, so the battery life will undoubtedly be a bit shorter than alkaline, but on the other hand, no more buying batteries!A must-buy.
I bought this device since it met all my requirements. When I tried to install it, my monitor was not recognized by the switch. I tried a bunch of connections but no luck. I contacted Avocent tech support and spent some real quality time with one of the techs. He instructed me on how to update the firmware. It did not cure the problem so I called back the next day. They said they would issue an RMA. Now this is where it gets really AMAZING. They sent me a new switch in three days, BEFORE I had returned the old one. What great service!!! Also the further good news is the new box works really well. This is just such an unusual level of service and reflects great credit on Avocent and their employees.
This sub is okay it hits pretty hard on the high pitched bass but not so much for the low pich...i also hear this flaping noise like my center cone is busted but i checked the center and outer cone! This sub is okay if you want something cheap and fast.
The cable is working great. Only thing bad about it is that it's too thick and the black coding around the cable is not very attractive.
This item fit the bill for me..great for the motorcycle..good features..I also suscribed to XM radio for the tunes while on the Motorcycle...I highly recommend this product..I also use it in my truck..
First and foremost, I'd like to point out that this device survived getting run over by my car. The screen cracked and is now partially unreadable, but everything still works just fine.When I bought this I was looking for a cheap mp3 player that did nothing but play music. It does, quite well, and came with a whole bunch of other neat features. I had a few problems figuring out how to sync up and transfer my music (Prior to this I'd owned only Creative Nomad mp3 players, music transfer is a little different with them). Once you figure it out it's not bad. There's assorted video tutorials on the subject, which I ended up having to use.Microphone and Radio tuner are pretty amazing considering how cheap and how little the device is. I use the microphone to record portions of class lectures and it works great (from within the first 3 or 4 rows, mind you). Radio tuner works as well as any other portable radio. I don't use the radio much, though, so I'm not sure how well it holds up under bridges and in large buildings etc.The picture function, which seems to me something an mp3 player doesn't really need, works fine. I don't know what sorts of pictures you're supposed to look at on your mp3 player, but considering the screen resolution is 160 x 70 (or something like that, I don't remember exact size) pictures show up really clear. I guess you could fit a small two tiered flow chart, or maybe a basic time series graph. Or, if you're me, a picture of your girlfriend.Bottom line, it's a great product, durable, and a steal. It's fallen down stairs, it's been run over by my car, and I've stepped on it a few times. It can stand up to a little punishment. The expansion slot is a great idea too, though I haven't had any need for it yet. Whenever this thing finally dies I will definitely be buying another.
This product is pile of junk. They claim it will work 20 ft from the remote. Try SIX FEET, thats the max distance and you have to aim it directly dead center. I'm very disappointed.
Not only is the physical appearance of this TV ridiculously good looking but the picture is none to shabby either. DVDs look crazy good, X-Box (plain old X-Box not 360)is also quite nice. I researched the crap out of TVs before arriving at this one. You want to know what got me? Not the Two component and 2 HDMI inputs. Not the Cable Card slot. It's the USB port used for updating soft and firmware, what a smart idea. Along with th TV I ordered a USB thumbdirve, dowloaded the Upgrade from Philips Support site and now my TV's software is fully up to date, they also release these updates pretty regularly as the latest one was from only a couple of weeks ago. Now with all that positive feedback why a 4 and not a 5? Well SDTV looks like crap and my extra sucktacular cable does nothing to help this situation. The TV takes a few seconds to fire up, something people who are used to CRTs will not at first get or be happy with. Next, Philips support phone line is useless. The obviously in India call center reps who neither understand you or can be understood by you served me no purpose. I noticed the channel was always displayed and called to find out how to fix it, they knew nothing and said th TV did not have the "feature" to turn this off. The feature people! This is standard on any crap TV. Well as it turns out, the software/firmware upgrade fixes this problem ad I feel they should have known this and shared the info with me as well as anyone else calling. Phillips live support is horrific, there web site however is the coldest and worked like a champ so I would suggest that be the way you go with service concerns.
Who ever heard of Hyundai as a monitor manufacturer? Who ever heard of Image Quest (not me)? But shopping for a new office system several weeks ago, a Hyundai L72S practically jumped off the shelf for me. I tried to adjust all the other "name brand" monitors in the store to match it but there was no contest.The L72S has crappy little built-in speakers but I needed them for work (sometimes your computer tries to tell you things with sound). I have a good sound system on my home computer, but after two days working with the new monitor at the office I knew I had to have one at home, too. Happily, I found the B70A (which apparently may also be had with an audio option). Nirvana! Incredibly sharp images and text, vibrant colors. What more could anybody want?One thing that contributes to the B70A's sleek design is having all the controls mounted on the BACK of the monitor, just behind the right-hand edge - keeps it looking sleek while viewing. It is a bit awkward at first, feeling your way around blindly back there. In my experience, I fiddle with these controls a fair amount in the first few days of adjusting a new monitor to my own preferences and then don't touch these buttons again for months at a time, and then usually just because I am bored. Nonetheless, while I see this as an aesthetic benefit of this model I can see how some users may find this annoying.Very stable on the table, can be tilted back quite far (past the balance point, in fact), viewable from very wide angles.Don't hesitate to buy one of these.
If you have less than 6 - 4x6 or 4x4 filters and your filters are in nice individual holders, like most of them come in, then these arent really as much of a necessity. In fact I would probably recommend just sticking with your individual holders. With that being said as your collection gets larger and larger these holders become nothing short of a requirement in my book.I personally have over 45 4x4 and 4x6 filters and things were a mess before I got these holders. Since most were in identical individual holders I had to rummage through them all to find the filter I wanted which may not sound very annoying but it is especially when your switching up filters all the time. Individual holders are great when you have a small number of filters but it just doesnt remain a very good system when you start getting a much larger collection. That is where these holders become a godsend. Not only does it clean up that mess of having a lot of individual holder, it also allows you to organize your filters into groups. For example I now have mine stored in groups like black and white filters, cinema filters, sky filters, diffusion & fog filters Etc... It just makes everything that much easier.bottom line - Well worth the money!!
My 2 children each received one of these for Christmas. We quickly found out that only one power cord worked. Much to my surprise I just happen to be shopping for car adaptors when I began reading the reviews for these. We never attempted to replace the power cord because we thought the kids me have pulled the wires loose. Now reading that everyone seems to be having the same problem with no help from the manufacturer I plan to take steps to report this to the BBB especially since reading how on two seperate occasions the cords actually blew up. We should all do this we must protect our children from companies who put them in danger. Stay tuned.
After carefull shopping for brands like Tamrac, Lowerpro, and samsonite, I decided to go for this canon backpack.1. It has lots of room2. For the price it can't be beatWe've all heard the term "you get what you pay for". Well to my opinion, this camera is underpriced, but I am not complaining. I am an amateur photographer on a strict budget and I cannot afford to get a $69, $80, or even a $149 camera backpack. The current camera bag I had was too small and I needed something bigger to accomodate future accesories and equipment.This camera has all that and more. To be able to fit 2 camera bodies, 4 lenses, Flash unit, battery grip, manuals, filters, batteries, cords and much more..you would think you'd have to look at a bag that costs well over 100 dollars. Well look no more. This backpack feels comfortable and rugged. It has straps to carry a backpack, a poncho, and even a 12" laptop.Look no further...this backpack will give you what you need an more without breaking your wallet.
Great product. I wore these during my workouts while I was in Afghanistan and they held up great through all the sweat and heat. For $10, you can't beat the quality and durability. They're small so they won't produce concert hall quality sound, but for their size the sound is great. They won't fall out of your ear, either, so they're great for any workouts where you're jumping around a lot
the front panel is missing the necessary grove hence I am unable to fit the front face of my sony system.after installing every thing when we tried to install the front face encountered this issue. the support team saidI need to resent this to them for the replacement, but to do that I have to go to shop to do that they will again charge me.it is waste of time.
Installing my SATA hard drive in this enclosure was a breeze. The on/off switch and USB/Firewire ports are convenient and the enclosure does not make alot of noise while running. I was disappointed that the Fireware connection does not recognize a hard dirve partition any larger than 120 GB.
On the first synch, the log showed a series of internal errors, none of which identifed which entries were causing the problems. Tech support said to remove all recurring entries with no end date. I did so. Same problem. Tech support said to remove all entries that spanned midnight. I did so. No joy. Tech support said to move all calendar entries to another folder and put them back a few at a time. synching after each to see which entries are the problem ones. I decided it's not worth it.If Palm can't make their calendaring system completely compatible with Outlook, they should at least identify the problem entries in the error log so that the user can fix them without Easter egging.
Wow, what a lousy CD player! I don't know about the sound quality coming out of the headphones, but the noise coming out of this unit through the cassett adaptor is unacceptable. What's even worse, if you were to change tracks or pause, there's a SCREECHING loud BEEPING noise. What's with that?! Stay away from this one folks.
I needed a good tripod for cheap and I was referred to this tripod. It is very sturdy and lightweight. I also enjoy the adjustments and ease of use. It's a definite must for your video travel package.
I bought this product after my family demonized my consumption of the admittedly unhealthy microwave popcorn packs. Although I still miss the butter overdoses that those packs provide so easily, I have to admit that this popper does a great job of popping popcorn. Just assemble the popper, insert a concentrator insert, and pour some popcorn in. After a very brief time in the microwave, you'll find yourself with nicely popped popcorn with very few un-popped kernels, assuming you use half-way decent popcorn. The only real disadvantage of using this device is making sure you keep stocked up on concentrator inserts. While they are supposed to be good for more than one use, I usually find myself discarding them after one just to keep everything nice and clean. This hasn't really been an issue, though, as these inserts are fairly inexpensive, as is the popcorn I usually pop. I'm satisfied with my purchase, enjoy it regularly with a nice movie, and would recommend it to others who have decided to take the healthier approach to popcorn.
This is a great computer... I needed a replacement for my old HP desktop and this computer really delivers. Fast, great for my resource hungry voice recognition software... multitasks like a dream. Would recommend this to anyone who wants a great computer ...
I use these during air travel, on my motorcycle or just at home. The bud headphones are the best! I got so tired of buying expensive headphones only to have the foam ear cushions rot away. These earbuds are pretty indestructible. For me they are comfortable and I find turning the foams backwards help them seal and stay in my ears. Just as a fun note I am using these with my new Garmin Zumo 550 with XM Radio!! WooHoo!! And what a great price!! If you're looking for a small, comfortable and affordable set of earbuds, there are it!!!
Purchased this lens after lusting over it for a year and saving my $$$.First, make no mistake, this is a large lens. At slightly over 3.5 pounds, you will know it's around your neck.I purchased this lens for the versatility of 28-300mm, with the understanding that there could be a degradation in quality as compared to something like a 70-200 f2.8 lens.The IS on this lens does an amazing job. I can take shots indoors at 300mm at very slow shutter speeds, with no camera shake. IS is so quiet, I thought it wasn't working, until I turned it off...There seems to be a learning curve with this lens, during which you learn what not to try to do with this glass. IS will make you over-confident and you will use shutter speeds so slow that subject movement will blur the image.Overall I think it's a decent bit of glass, perhaps a little soft, especially in low light and wide open.It's at least as good as my 70-200 L4 non IS lens.The bigger question is: Is this lens worth 2000+ dollars? Depends upon how seriously you take your photography and whether a bit of softness between 28-70mm bothers you. Not having actually tried the 70-200 2.8 lens, I can't fairly compare the two, but I suspect the 70-200 2.8 IS might provide better quality, but less range. Everything is a trade-off.
Very good quality, very useful, finding stars is a piece of cake, much better than a telrad, the size is compact, and very easy to use, it has different selectable brightness , another great product from orion
This was a bad experience. Once again I received the wrong size. I sent the item back, paid the UPS rate. I later received a replacement, the wrong size again. I gave the demensions of my screen as well as the overall size of my computer at least 2 times. Finally, months later my account was credited with the original amount of the sale.
Bought this as an accesory to a Kodak Z812IS camera. The price was good compared to other sites. It was shipped quickly and has worked perfectly.
I purchased this toner for my Konica Minolta 2530dl. At the time, this ink was about $40 cheaper than the factory ink at the big box stores. One thing that is a little misleading is the picture of the item on the Amazon page shows a Konica Minolta box. This IS NOT factory Konica Minolta Toner. I probably would have sent it back if my other toner cartridge was not empty and I didn't need to print right away. After using the off brand toner for a few hundred pages, there doesn't seem to be any difference in this toner to the factory Konica Minolta Ink. I will update this review once this toner runs out with a page count.
I bought the Cables To Go USB KBM Switch to replace a D-Link KVM that had failed. This Port Authority KVM has neat features (auto-switching, switchable USB hub, auto-conversion of USB on all connected PCs to work with PS2 keyboard and mouse), but it delivers a poor image on my VGA monitor. My HP f2105 plasma display's image is fuzzy and has ghost images.I've not yet determined whether the poor image results from the KVM switch, itself or from the KVM-to-PC cables that accompanied the unit.Either way, I wouldn't purchase this product again.
these are pretty good quality. i got them on a sale on amazon for 15 dollars and they are worth every penny of that. but then i dont know how much they usually cost. these are like good memory cards, dont worry, just get them.
I bought this along with the Linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have a Sony Vaio laptop with Windows XP. The setup was easy using the included instructions and Windows Zero Wireless Configuration. New drivers (ver3.20.21.0) are available from Linksys. The range is excellent in my house, at about 100feet through 1 wall the signal strength is good at 48Kbps. Using it outside I can connect at 11Kbps at about 200 ft from the house. The provided instructions are horrible for configuring security other than WEP 128 for WIndows XP.Linksys supports the newer more secure WPA protocol and I highly recommend using it since WEP 128 is almost useless to prevent specific attacks against your network. You should use WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) with TKIP encryption on the router and on the properties of the wireless card. Though Linksys has supported WPA since May you won't find anything about how to configure it on the card and router in their knowledge base. The Key can be any letter, number and a few symbols from 8-63 characters long. You can also set the Group Key renewal 0-99,999 sec. I set it to 0. Under the IEEE 802.1x authentication set the EAP type to PEAP and uncheck boxes for &quot;Authenticate as computer when information is available&quot; and &quot;Authenticate as guest...&quot; unless you use these features. Also, change the SSID and don't broadcast it and use MAC filtering to lockdown your network.
I bought this for my two year old and wasn't sure if he would like them. He doesn't just like them, he loves them. They fit perfect, nice and soft around his ears and not too loud. Well worth the money!!!
the product was complete garbage, i baught two of them otherwise i would think it was just a bad one. the softwear used to upload the pics was buggy and the keychain didnt turn on after i turned it off. do not buy this item
I bought this unit 7 years ago and it still runs good. No it doesn't have hdmi and all that high-def technology but with my 5.1 speaker set up, it still sounds really good. Was a good price and definitely have gotten my moneys worth.
This scanner is absolutely amazing. You can download a list of frequencies online for all the NASCAR drivers, then simply upload them to your scanner... it takes 10 seconds and saves you hours upon hours programming by hand. This scanner also has text so you can glance down at the scanner to see exactly who is talking at the races. It's awesome!!!
So glad I found this via Amazon! I ordered this for my Dad who still like to have the old fashion camera where he can print it!. The seller was prompt with delivery with no problem. Thanks Amazon!
Many great features, only down side is setup is not easy. All worked as expected. Shipping was ahead of schedule, nice.
This is somewhat of what i was expecting. I got this because it was popular and everyone had one and it is has many acessories you can get for it. Its a nice gadget, but there are many cons to it. It scratches way to easily, it dosent come with a good useable case, charging it sucks because your computer has to be on.. moniter and everything unless you BUY the outlet charger. Also, the battery dosent last that long like for a road trip, and the ipod isint compatable with any movies or video except the ones you buy from their music store or you can buy a converter. Overall, this ipod has been costing me alot of money and i would say just get an mp3 player that plays videos instead unless you just want to fit in with the crowd.
I received the item within 2 business days. It took less than 5 minutes to install. It works great!
Weak and won't hold much weight. Not for a DSLR, even with the smallest of lenses.
I bought this flash hoping to save $200 over the price of a Canon Speedlite 430ex. I attached it to my Canon PowerShot S5, and found that the camera was able to detect the external flash. I went to a dark room to experiment with the flash and found that it simply would not fire. I changed all the settings in the camera to no avail, the flash would simply not fire without pressing the "Test." After packing it back up and returning it, I went to go buy a Speedlite. Sure it costs a whole lot more, but the Speedlite is a much better flash than the Sunpak (perhaps because it actually works?).The packaging said that it works with Canon DSLR's, but some research shows that people simply can't get this flash to work with their cameras. Don't buy!
I have used HP burners and had no problems. However, the Plextor boasts being the best but just can't deliver. Final result was the plextor manager crashed my hard drive. So back it goes to California......where it belongs!
I bought this as a replacement for my OEM battery. To my surprise this battery dies with in a week. I got it as new from Amazon listing, not sure if they cheated me. But the end result is waste of money and time. No more items from this seller for sure.
I was recommended the smaller POLK sub for my system by a friend that bought it from Amazon. I was on Facebook talking about the fact that I was looking for used sub on Ebay. After his recommendation, I looked at the prices; I was floored by the reasonable cost for Polk subs!! I expected them to cost hundreds more. I ordered the Polk Audio PSW505 because it seemed to have power to spare based on reviews. That turned out to be completely true!! My old Infinity sub couldn't handle what I wanted to push through it, but this new Polk certainly can!! I like floor-shaking, heart-pounding sound when I watch movies. I was NOT disappointed!! This sub is amazing and powerful!! My Denon never sounded so good!! It is much more than I was used to. What an incredible value!! I have a 5.1 Home Theater setup consisting of two Polk towers, a Mirage center and two BOSE bookshelf speaker as my surrounds. No matter what I watch, I recreate the movie sound experience!!
I have a Macbook Pro and a sony vaio. I bought this stand after reading all the great reviews.My findings are as follows:1) Its definitely comfortable to work on.2) The surface is a bit coarse. So while working in shorts, I feel a slight irritation in the legs. Then I checked the pics here and noticed the model is wearing long pants :)3) The smaller surface works perfectly for a 15" laptop. Both my laptops fit just fine.4) My sony vaio is a heat machine..probably as hot as the sahara desert! I didnt find a great improvement in heat control here. Its definitely better than placing the laptop on ur lap, but after reading all the reviews claiming heat reduction, I was slightly disappointed.So 3 stars for this one from me. A decent choice but not one of the best.
DC is pretty well including some appendixes,a nice seller.Five stars! It's my first digital SLR camera,next will study how to use this device to capture nice view .
I originally bought these to put on the shelves behind my desk at work, so that I can listen to my IPOD. The sound quality, for such a small system, is really phenomenal. I liked it so much, I bought another set for my kitchen. If you're looking for quality and price - I'd definitely recommend this.
There's not much to say about this. I use it to connect my PlayStation 3 to my Sony Bravia and it works. Those expensive cables at the store just aren't necessary.
Uses up batteries like crazy. Doesn't seem to do subchannels either. I need channel 8.2 for my club, but it I can't find a way to access that.
I've only been shooting for 5 years and I've seen these lens pens, but never really thought about getting one since a high quality microfiber cloth seemed to get the job done. After using this pen, I always have it with me. I still use the microfiber cloth first, but the LensPEN really gets the oily stuff left behind.
This product was purchased for a five year old's birthday. The knobs and focusing dials are rubber coated and contrasting colors making them very fun to play with. The image quality is good for this range of telescope. Great tripod, sturdy. The map light and lit up dials are a plus for the kids. I would recommend for a first time telescope.
I purchased this as a gift for my husband for his birthday. Overall, it's easy to load music and movies onto and has a ton of space. Considering his original iPod was a Nano Shuffle, this is a considerable upgrade.I like the brushed silver finish and the size is a little bigger (though a little thinner) than a cell phone. It's not super small, so if you're using it to exercise, you may want to consider an arm band. At first, my husband thought it was too big to use when he worked out (he's used to the Nano, remember), but now that he's discovered he can load movies onto it, there's a new found love!Overall, I am extremely pleased with the product and my purchase!
Works great, I'm keeping it in my car to charge my computer and phone while driving. I wanted to hook it up to a solar panel, but it drew too much energy and I couldn't charge anything up off of it. Slightly disappointed there.
If you have an IDE drive, either disc media or hard drive, and you don't have any IDE ports on your motherboard, then this product is your answer. I ordered a bunch a parts to build my new PC, not realizing that my hard drive and two disc drives were all IDE, and my motherboard only had one IDE port (which handles two drives). So my hard drive was left with no way to connect. I got this product, plugged it in and fired it up. It works instantly, no drivers, no setup. Just plug it in and your IDE drive becomes a SATA drive. 5 stars. Absolutely awesome product.
I bought this camera after reading recommendations on Consumer Reports website. It's a pretty good camera, but perhaps I should have bought something else. Here are the reasons for that: 1) the editing is not easy; 2) colors seem to be washed out, along with the focus; 3) camera broke down after 18 months of use. For the last bullet, it appeared to be some kind of internal electronic malfunction, resulting in complete failure when using camera in moderate sunlight situations (the screen goes white): only when the amount of sun/light is fairly low, will it function. Sony can fix it, but it will cost abuot $250 (I paid $400 for the camera). The other reviews describe problems with this camera in more detail; I just wanted to highlight reliability of the camera.
An excellent knife for day to day kitchen life! Extremely sharp, does not feel heavy nor does it need effort during use. Worth the money spent in terms of quality, look and utility of the knife. I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for a good knife from a brand you can trust!
I bought this charger because i had lost the other one. This one is perfect and it charges in no time!
I have four of these used as surrounds. They have great depth, punch, are clear, and cheap. Not unattractive either.Keep in mind...they may be larger than you want. Measure where you are going to put them before getting them.Other than that...you can't really go wrong. They are great, and could easily be used as mains.
I bought this to go in my bag (essentially my office) and to use when I park the laptop at home. At home I have an external lacie hard drive for backups and an apple DVD for my macbook air. Theoretically I should be able to plug both in to say, boot off of the DVD and restore from a backup, but even with an external power supply (variable voltage brick from radioshack) powering it, it refuses to work with the DVD. That was kinda the whole point. So, now I can use it for all my other stuff, just not when I have an emergency and really really need it to work.
I have had the infamous Zoom Error. This is a major flaw and my camera does not work anymore.Do not think I will buy another fuji for this reason unless the customer service really helps me out. I doubt that will happen based on the other posts.
I have these speakers hooked up with 5 other various pairs of outdoor speakers. the Bose sure help to fill in the bottom end all around you
My Radar detector (V940) was purchased January 2010. One month later the detector stopped working and would not turn on. I verified it was not the power source or the cable; the unit was receiving power but would not turn on. Well I wasn't too happy but I knew it was covered by a 1 Year warranty. I called up Beltronics only to find out that they DO NOT HONOR WARRANTY CLAIMS for products purchased from Amazon.com!!! Even worse, they wanted $79.99 + shipping to fix the unit. Needless-to-say, I find their level of customer service inadequate and disconcerting given the volume of product they sell through this site. I will not purchase another Beltronics product and would advise highly against it given their lack of professionalism in standing behind the quality of their own product.
A very nice holder, best I've seen by quite a ways. The velcro fastener looks a bit fragile, but it has held up fine so far, and would be easy to replace if it came off. The clip is very good. It is easy to take on and off a belt or strap, but very unlikely to fall off, because the part near your body curves up toward itself again at the end. That makes it catch when coming off. Easy to deal with for your hands, though. Very nice. The clip rotates 180 degrees, so it's easy to position your player and clip just how you like them.The case covers the player's screen and buttons with clear plastic, protecting the player from scratches and, somewhat, from water(the wheel is exposed). Of note also is that it is cut precisely to fit the volume/selection wheel, so you have to take some time to put it on just exactly right, or you'll be trying to control the wheel through the plastic, which is clumsy. Once set, it's fine, but sometimes setting it can be a little fussy. The only time this is really annoying is when switching microSD cards in and out. Perhaps a little slot or flap there would be nice. Maybe I'll slice one in myself, but on the other hand, I like how protected from water the unit is now.
These are excellent speakers for the price. I bought one set for my kitchen, and then went back and got another set for my bedroom.Great for moving an ipod from room to room, and plugging into the speakers there.
This is a awesome keyboard. It is one of the more quieter keyboards I have owned. Since my HP keyboard literally got destroyed by my kids, this was originally my sons PS3 keyboard, but it eventually came to our PC. The only downside is their are no media controllers. But for 12 dollars, it balances out. Now lets talk about the silent keys. This keyboard really breaks through in the quiet department. Usually, you'll have to buy a higher price keyboard to reduce the clatter. But amazingly, logitech really made a really silent keyboard. Another thing that kind of annoys me is the shape of the keys. Now, before you start hyping over me, almost all the keys are comfortable. Almost. Now I think it is the lower keys on the bottom, but they have this groove. Every other key is a little dented. When I start typing really fast, my fingers grt kind of sweaty and slip. Again, this is a minor inconvenience, and for 12 dollars, you can live with it. The USB connection is good, but you may want to buy a adapter for PC's because You may confuse it for whatever device that is already in there. The response is great, And the keys are quiet, but you still get that satisfaction fron pushing a key. I would definetely recomend this to any people that like quiet out there. Overall, this is the best cheap, kryboard I have ever owned. Works great, and for 12 dollars, you definetly get one huge mighty bang, for your buck.
I bought this DSG 521 about 3 years ago, and didn't fill out a review at the time. Maybe it's better to do it when you really know the product. Great as a camera, for stills and video. Have tried every format of movies to download, and cannot get any to work. All the suggestions in the manual don't work......maybe now (3 years on) they will have sorted the problem. Don't seem to be able to get any firmware updates to work with Windows Vista. Love the compact size, and whilst the 'movies' is a small issue.....overall this camera/multi function does the job well.
I bought a pair of these Corinex AV200's. They are configured from a web browser, so don't require any software installation and are compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. Set up is relatively straightforward. There is a vast array of options - these are real, honest-to-goodness routers - for QoS and lots of other networking features and behaviors. However, there are sensible defaults throughout, so, after configuring them into your network and setting an encrypption key, they just work.They worked great on the 20-year-old wiring in my apartment. 25Mb/sec was the minimum speed and up to 40Mb on good days.Be sure you plug them *directly* into the wall outlet; if you use a surge-supressing powerstrip, it simply will not work. They run hot to the touch, always.After 10 months, one of the pair died, and that was that.
I work from home and much of it is on the telephone. I am also hard of hearing. I have tried numerous phones with headsets, none of which had enough volume to overcome my hearing loss. In 2001 I found this Plantronics model and it has been a gem. In 2008 after a local search for a new phone that I could hear proved fruitless, I bought the Plantronics again. Once I had the second phone, I tested all the parts to see what it was that "broke" on the original phone. It turned out to be the step-down plug. So now I have two Plantronics phones and am glad of it!
I like them, the fit pretty well, sound quality is very good, though I would expect higher from Altec Lansing. Still by far the best in it's price range.I wouldn't recommend it for production A/V use, but for online gaming, online talk features in IM software, as well as just a regular set of headphones, it's a good product.
Very fast delivery. Remote was exactly as described. Worked perfectly other than the "Cancel" button doesn't work, but that's not a big deal so I didn't f/u on it. Would work with seller again.
The bass from the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System is incredible -- rich, deep and well defined -- better than my previous Creative I-Trigue 3400 (which died on me after several years of faithful service). My only con is the lack of an On/Off power switch. It's a little unnerving to have the power light always lit. I'm not used to that. However, Klipsch says that this is normal as less than 1 watt of power is consumed. Highly recommended.
The LC-32GA5U is a stripped down version of the Sharp 32" line of LCDs with non-swiveling base, non-detachable speakers and non-digitally processed sound (more expensive AQUOS models have these features). SDTV display is very average and doesn't seem to be deinterlaced/up-converted. DVD 480p displays were very good though; I didn't get a chance to hook up to HDTV 720p. My biggest problem was the constant background noise on every input source when sound was turned up to 50% as this is required to get adequate output for most DVDs due to the meager 10 watts/speaker amplifier. The noise went away if Virtual Surround was used, however I didn't like the Virtual Surround effects. I returned this TV. It may be just an odd lemon, but other LCDs maybe a better bang for the buck, or you may want to pay up for the higher models of the AQUOS line.
easy install and worked great. just to bad I didn't get to keep my mac pro to long after I instilled it.
I don't know really what there all is to an AC charger, it works. Haven't used it a whole lot, but it is nice to have especially if you don't want to leave it by the computer, or are traveling for hotel rooms. Works as it should have so far and seems durable to keep working like this for a long time.
I have used these for several years and have not had any problems. There does not seem to be any errors and they seem to hold up well. What more could you ask for? Also good price on these.
I love this filter! It gives my subjects both people and things more depth and punch! It's especially beautiful when used outdoors, though I have gotten amazing results indoors as well.
Switch works fine, no fuss. I only have two computers capable of gigabit, but transfers between them approach disk speeds, so the backplane on this unit doesn't seem to be a problem with two computers gigabit machines. Not a great test, but hey that's what I have.Build quality is great, came with lots of documentation, seems of much higher quality than Linksys or Negear, and a lifetime warranty!
This is a nice little switch. It has a rugged case, rear ports, and frontside link lights. It took about 30 seconds to replace my Base10 hub with this device and it has been silently blinking along ever since.
Had to buy the cables for my new printer - looked everywhere locally and these were the best ones for the money - work great
It won't play dvd's. I can still use the input feature, which is nice for hooking up a game console, and now, a seperate dvd player. I pretty much just use this as a screen now, which is annoying. I paid hard earned money for this. I wanted to be able to use it while traveling. ha not now. amazon shouldn't sell cheap stuff. I want my money back!!
I still enjoy using cassette players and recorders. This is the best cassette recorder I ever used. It's a very high quality unit, with every concievable feature you could want. It even has a variable speech control, which speeds up the voice or slows it down. Also the built in speaker is larger than I ever had. The speaker has a feature called "clear voice" which means that the sound quality is superb. And it has the simple buttons on it like cassete recorders used to have. It truly is a high end recorder and well worth the cost!
You can download this software directly from Sun's website for free - and 1.2 is the old version. It was superseded by 1.3 which was replaced by the 2.0 version now on Sun's website.
Why is it that when ordering #78 Epson Claria Hi-def Color Ink Multi Pack w/5 cartridges (T078920) for the Epson Artisan 50 Color Inkjet Printer, your "Frequently Bought Together" offer includes the Epson #79 Black Claria Hi-Definition Ink, which the listing clearly states, "NO! This WON'T WORK with the Epson Artisan 50 Color Inkjet Printer", but don't offer the #78 Black standard capacity cartridge which DOES work in the Epson Artisan 50? And why do I have to wait over a week longer to recieve the multi-pack, when I've already recieved the black one? As for the quality, that's not a problem!
My title says it all - I was really disappointed with this camera, but before I get into the specifics as to why, I must mention a few things first. This was my third camera in the Exilim line - prior to purchasing Z850 I have owned Z60, as well as Z600. Both were great cameras. I mean, what's not to like? Clean, sexy look; easy to use; great picture quality. But having to work for Kodak in the past, I decided that I want to get more involved with the world of digital photography and post processing, and in order to do that I needed something with a little more manual control, so I sold my Z600, and got a Z850 instead. Big mistake! I ordered it directly from Amazon, and it was a brand new camera. Right of the bat I got a defective unit! The problem - it was very inconsistent at taking sharp pictures, especially close-ups. The shots were blurry for the most part, and the colors were a bit off as well. How is that for quality and reliability?! But I thought to myself, "it's okay, it happens", so I returned it back to Amazon (thanks to their great return policy), and got myself another one, this time from TechToysForLess (it was a lot cheaper comparing to Amazon). One thing to be aware of - TechToysForLess sells what it's called "grey market" cameras. I knew about it ahead of time, but someone might not, and then be unpleasantly surprised. For those who don't know what it is - the "grey market" refers to the flow of new goods through distribution channels other than those authorized or intended by the manufacturer. Only new products fall under the legal, accepted definition of grey market. Grey market goods are being sold outside of normal distribution channels by companies which may have no relationship with the producer of the goods. Frequently this form of parallel import occurs when the price of an item is significantly higher in one country than another. This situation commonly occurs with cigarettes and electronic equipment, such as cameras. Entrepreneurs buy the product where it is available cheaply, often at retail but sometimes at wholesale, import it legally to the target market and sell it at a price which provides a profit but which is below the normal market price there. So, the product is legal, it's new, and it's cheap. BUT... In some instances, there could be minor differences between the "authorized" product, and the "grey market" one. For example, a "grey" Z850 doesn't have an eBay mode, but offers an "Auction" mode instead. It's a bit different with respect to settings. Also, there is no full blown manual in the box, but rather a short "how to" instruction in various languages. However, the full manual can be found on a CD-ROM. Another difference, and that's actually a plus I think, is that it comes with a European power adapter, whereas American sold models don't have that. The biggest concern with "grey market" products, however, is that in some cases manufacturer will refuse to honor the warranty, so you have to be aware of that, and check before buying. I knew all of the above, but still took a chance, mainly because the price difference was significant, but also because TechToysForLess had a 10-day return policy, and I thought that it would be enough time for me to "explore" the camera and find out whether it's defective or not. In any case, I placed an order, and three days later held a new Z850 in my hands. I didn't waste any time, and when the battery was fully charged, I started taking shots left and right. All of them were crisp, clear, and sharp, so I knew the unit was good, and the lens wasn't defective as it was with the previous one I had. However, and I noticed it right away because I tend to take mostly pictures of people, the colors were a bit "warm". What I mean is there was a slight cast of "pink" present in all pictures. You wouldn't notice it in pictures of architecture, food, or nature, but people's skin tone looked somewhat unnatural, and it was very obvious. Neither Z60, nor Z600 had that problem. I still kept the camera though because I could take care of it by doing some minor editing/post processing. What finally made me gave it up (I sold it on eBay), was the Casio's ignorance and unresponsiveness to the fact that it had a "broken" movie mode. The original firmware, version 1.0, that the camera came with had a problem with "stair stepping" - the movies were "jerky", and "noisy". After numerous complaints by the customers, Casio released two new firmware versions, 1.1, and 1.1B that supposedly "fixed" the movie issue. But what they in fact did was just "cripple" it - the movie angle was cut by 40% in version 1.1B, and the picture quality actually got worse! Version 1.1 didn't actually fix anything, but rather "improved" already decent picture quality, and added support for high capacity memory cards. Also, I've heard from a lot of people that even if those cameras function properly in the beginning, there is a big chance that they will brake later due to poor quality. I didn't want to wait to find out, so I got rid off it.I didn't do my usual Pros and Cons type of review in this case, and from above comments it might seem like there is nothing positive about this camera, but it actually does have a few good things. For one, in addition to its big, super-bright display, it has a viewfinder! A big plus in my opinion, especially when shooting outdoors in direct sunshine. Also, on top of its numerous preprogrammed Best Shots, it has some manual controls, giving you even more flexibility. It's a nice little camera. Unfortunately, it lacks in two important departments - quality and reliability. I wish I could say that I enjoyed using it, but it was more of a hassle than fun.However, I still stand behind Casio products. After I sold Z850, I got myself a P700 model, which has been discontinued for some time now, and is virtually impossible to find anywhere. It's a semi-pro model, and offers even more manual controls than Z750/Z850 models. Excellent camera! A true performer! Built like a tank, has a sharp Canon lens, and made in Japan for a change! (all other Exilim models are made in China, which could be the reason for poor quality) I've used P700 for a couple of months, and... sold it :-) Yep... Call me crazy, call me whatever you want - I just decided that I want even MORE manual control and flexibility, so I got myself Panasonic DMC-LX2. One word - Wow! What a camera! Optical Image Stabilization, Wide Angle Leica Lens, RAW format are just to name a few of many features of this truly great little gem of a camera. I've had it only for 2 days now, but I'm already in love with it. Don't forget to check my review of it, which is coming shortly. I didn't completely abandon Casio's though - my present to my wife for Valentine's Day this year - Casio EX-S770 in Red color. I'm definitely going to get my hands on it also, so come back for another review soon. Once again, I hope I've provided you with some help in your camera purchasing decisions. Good luck.
I bought this about 3 weeks ago, even after reading some of the negative reviews here and thinking &quot;they don't apply to me.&quot; I should have paid attention. I don't have a computer hooked up to this line, so there were no issues with that. Just a plain old phone line with Call Waiting Caller ID from my phone company.My box didn't forget it had call waiting, in fact, it created its own call waiting! Often it signalled there was another call coming in while I was on the phone, and there was none. I kept clicking over to answer it and hanging up on the person I was originally talking to. This happened constantly- at least every five minutes during every phone call. And when I actually had another call coming in, it didn't even recognize it. This created a lot of confusion and a lot of disconnects on my part. I finally had family, friends, and even clients requesting I turn the box off before talking to them. Another bad thing about this unit is that it mutes out the call waiting beep when you do have another call coming in, which creates a heck of a lot of confusion. The current box I have now does not do this.While the display was nice and bright, and very easy to read and operate, it did not do what it was supposed to do. Unless you like being confused and annoyed, this is not the product for you.
It has the best features in it's class - Nikon N65/N75/N80, Canon EOS Rebel etc - you can compare side-by-side.It can produce excellent results.It's the lightest around which is REALLY important and nice.Once you know your SLR a bit, having a zoom 75-300mm will be a very rewarding experience. You might find yourself using only the zoom afterwards.Suprisingly Minolta does little publicity compared to Canon,Nikon though their products are so good.My 2 cents advice for SLR beginners-1.Read the manual for some length at least, before starting to shoot.2.Try not to use the All-auto(default factory-set) mode as soon as you can.Use S(125 speed is a safe choice) or A mode.3.Specially for portraits use ISO-100 film for best clarity.4.All cameras of this type have a small built-in flash which may disappoint you indoors. You can buy a Minolta flash afterwards or try using ISO400 film indoors.5.The auto light-meter of all these cameras underexposes a little bit. Try to apply compensation of + .5 to 1.5 depending on situation.
The Monster Cable J2 CD1-3 High-Performance Audio Interconnect is one of the best out there for as little money as it is. I suggest if you need an audio cord you should get this one!
This is used for my house & Roku box for Netflix. My problem was, I set it up wrong. After that, it works great!
I got these both a studio headphone to wear while podcasting, check out The Social Media Monster podcast, and to listen to music and other podcasts. They have great quality and tone. Some people have said they are a little big. Well then I must have a big head, because they fit me perfectly. I also love the thicker coiled cord. It is substantial and seem not near as likely to give in to wear and tear as the cord on my last set of headphones did.So, great price, great sound, great quality. I couldn't be happier!
I bought this TV through Amazon back in 2000. Picture quality is still great and still going going strong. This TV is a trooper. As with all TVs if you want phenomenal sound I would connect to a surround system.
I love these little storage devices....I use them constantly to tote info from one pc to another and by doing so I have a built in backup copy...Love it when I go to the Picture printer store to get physical prints of my jpg's. 3 - pack is a bonus....
Works great, I hear music in the music I've never heard before. Easy to carry with you camping or just traveling.
I needed these for my car stereo installation and they work great! They have been in my car for about a year now and I have had no problems with them. Best thing is I did not pay an arm and a leg for them!!
SEEM TO PRODUCE A LOT OF FINGER SQUEAK WHEN MOVING UP AND DOWN THE FRETBOARD. ELIXIR POLYWEBS MUCH BETTER -HAD THEM ON FOR 3MOS WITH NEARLY DAILY PLAYING. GOING BACK TO THE ELIXIRS
The Capkeeper 2 is a great product. Thus far, the adhesive has stuck very well.
this fan is really great, brings several types of connexion and is really quiet, it's a must have.
Item arrived quickly. These tapes are well worth the price when compared to purchasing at a store... these items almost cost twice as much at the store.
I buy this pack mostly for the 150 sheets of 4x6 paper. The 6 cartridges are a bonus but they contain less ink compared to buying the cartridges seperately.
I've had this projector for about 6 months now, a good break in period, and I have to say I'm about as happy as possible with this product. Almost everyone I have over says "I didn't know projectors could do that!", which I think is the real reason they haven't taken off more...people just don't know what they're capable of. Let me say first off, that the picture quality is as sharp if not sharper than most 1080p tv's I've see, it's amazing watching hdtv or the hd/blu ray movies they have out that actually take advantage of the technology. The projector hookups are pretty much exactly like a tv as far as what you can plug in. This projector has component and hdmi hookups on it, another thing some people don't seem to understand is that is pretty much like a television. I've had a few people mention that they didn't know you could watch t.v. shows on a projector, ("you need a t.v. to watch t.v.!") :p On to pros and consPros:1. Awesome price2. Relatively Quiet3. Amazing Quality4. Compact5. Huge screen sizeCons:1. Don't ask me the details, but due to the type of projector this is, it can't produce a "true" black color, so when you have this projector on you'll notice a black trapezoid around the picture itself that varies depending on how you have the picture adjusted.2. Not a con for this projector, but all projectors. Have to have a way to mount the projector and display image. Yes, you can put it on a table if that happens to work, and display the picture on a white wall, but a screen and stand or mount help a ton, and the addition of the two can run you anywhere from $80 total, to a couple grand. That being said I spent about 200 for a entry level screen and good quality stand, and it works just fine. Someone mentioned it may not be possible to set up this projector everywhere. Not really true, you can find adjustable height/pitch stands that will make set up in almost any room possible.3. Bulbs burn out eventually, so you'll have to buy replacements, and they're not exactly cheap.Overall, you can't go wrong with this for the price as long as you can get through the setup. Treat this with care, and be prepared to be amazed for years to come.
My black box computer with an Intel DH55 motherboard requires this internal cable to connect to a Brother printer with its existing parallel cable. That motherboard needs the longer reach of this cable. A locally purchased cable was shorter than labeled and did not reach. When installing this, I had to figure out that the red edge on the cable installs opposite to or away from the missing pin on the motherboard connection.
The Altec Lansing fx4021 is an absolutely great product for the money. The Subwoofer has true quality to it and it goes very deep and low.My only gripe is that the monitors aren't nearly on the same level as the sub. While they produce sound with clarity, they lack fullness and power. Setting the speakers up for a movie reveals that even trying to fill a living room with sound can distort the satellites. And on top of that, the satellites are lacking in the midrange as well. I have since replaced the stock satellites with bookshelves.That being said, the Altecs are priced at 70-80 dollars, and for that money, there are no other PC speaker offerings that come even close.Bryant
I bought this radio for its ability to receive weaker stations. Although it doesn't have all the receiving power I thought it would, it does pick up the stations I regularly listen to with no problems. I am quite impressed with the sound quality, not too bassy and it really carries. It is also built like a brick outhouse and will last. Great for a job site or outdoor fun. I've used other job site radios like the Dewalt and Milwaukee and this is far superior for less money.
I got this years ago and am now reviewing, hence the 5 stars. When I bought this, it was extremely useful, and was relatively large for it's data storage. These days 4-8 Gigs are standard, and 16-32 Gigs arethe larger ones that can carry a damn large amount of data.Wit this being a late review for an outdated product, just consider this as a review for SanDisk and their products. Today, this would probably be equal to a 4 or 8 Gb flash drive, which are extremely useful.
I was using ThinkPad T21 for six years, and was extremely satisfied with quality of that laptop (especially its keyboard, which worked like new after all those years). In Sep-2006 I started looking for a replacement laptop - but not because T21 died - and couldn't find anything better than T23. I hate touch pads (and all T-series models, starting with T30, come with both TrackPoint *and* touch pad), I need three mouse buttons, serial port and both CD-ROM and floppy disk. The best fit for my requirements came in the form of ThinkPad T23 (2647-N22). Mine has 40 GB hard drive (it boots in either Windows XP, or Red Hat Linux), and 1 Gigabyte of RAM, the maximum amount this model can be upgraded to. Would recommend T23 - and any other ThinkPad laptop in general - over anything HP/Compaq or Dell can offer!
I had been looking for a digital camera for some time, and when I saw this camera/dock I thought the price was right. Even though the reviews were mixed, they were positive enough that I bought it. After turning on the camera, which took almost 30 seconds, I shot a few pics and quickly downloaded them into my computer. The dock was very easy to use, although I did have to install the software three times before XP accepted it (XP users must download new software from Kodak's website). The pics looked a little dark for day shots but still they were okay. That night I took some shots inside and I knew I was unhappy with the purchase. The pics came out extremely dark (even ones from close range). I tried again and got the same results. I don't know if I had a "bad" flash on the camera or if that is just the way it was, but I wasn't at all satisfied. I returned the camera and decided to spend a few more dollars on a better quality camera.
I actually bought this for a camera but It was too big on the mini B side to fit. However, it works beautifully for an external USB hardfile and allows me to have it on a shelf now versus right next to the machine. Great length.
I don't think I could have found a worse portable radio if I tried. Terrible reception, poor sound quality with no controls for bass or treble. "Mega Bass" is a joke and is hardly discernable. Impossible to program the presets. Don't waste your time. I have not wasted additional money putting the 6 "c" batteries in it, so I don't know how long they would last. This piece of crap sits on my window sill at work totally silent because the static that comes out of it is so annoying.
This is my first racing wheel! I've always used a joystick and I never realized what a difference driving would be using a usb wheel. First off, yes it is smaller than it appears online but using the lap ports it really is the perfect size. The wheel itself is EXACTLY 8" in diameter but doesn't feel that small when steering with it. There is, despite what some reviewers have said, support for Windows 7 64 bit AND 32 bit. I'm using mine on a Dell XPS 8300 Windows 7 64 bit platform and had absolutely no trouble installing the drivers using the included CD.The box was small. At first I didn't think the pedals were included because the box doesn't show them, but they are in there. Unlike other reviewers, I didn't have any trouble using the foot pedals. They are neither too large or too small and after connecting in the REAR USB port of my pc, I was driving around in no time. The wheel worked like a charm and I haven't even had to calibrate it yet. I purchased this for Test Drive Unlimited 2 and Need for Speed Hot Pursuit. I can't even say how addictive this little wheel really is. Driving is almost like driving in real life and has changed the realism of my games in a way I NEVER expected using a joystick.For this price, this wheel is a STEAL and I haven't even used all the different features yet. It's sturdy, inexpensive and fun to use. 5 stars for sure! HAPPY DRIVING!!!
I followed the reviews here and ordered one. The build quality is terrible. If you move the cord, it creates a ton of static - so bad, callers couldn't even hear me.I returned it minutes later.
Perfect fit for both, although since the ipad is larger, it sits a bit better with the angle I wanted. For the money it is a great deal. No fuss, and no fancy it just works as it should, as simple a design it is. Worth the money, and if you have PRIME, all the better.
Upon my purchase of the Sony Marine Pack, I was anxious to test it out and did so during my diving vacation in Belize, Central America.The marine pack performed marvelously, even at the depth of 34m (112ft) and I am sure at its max depth of 40m (130ft).The underwater pictures taken with my Sony CyberShot were amazing. The quality of the photos, which even amazed the dive master of the center, demonstrated that the Marine Pack performed perfectly. Its clear housing allowed the use of the integrated flash of the camera, which was definitely beneficial. Its buoyancy was great, and its relatively small size, allowed me to carry it in my hand and maintain my personal buoyancy throughout my dives.All my expectations came true. Making sure to follow the guidelines when not in use, I expect to use this pack for a long time on future diving adventures.I strongly recommend this Marine Pack for those who expect to enjoy taking photos during a beach and dive adventures.LF
Picture quality is excellent and the player is very quiet. I would highly recommend this DVD player for those looking for a high quality progressive scan model at a reasonable price.
You can count on every Monster Cable made. It's worth the extra money over the cheap ones. The gauge of the wire is thicker and the ends are made of better material.
This is the second unit I have bought. It does have some minor issues but with the lattest firmware upgrade it is usable. I am Windows based and a registry edit is required to get it to work with Vista, but so far so good. There are rumors of a new firmware version that will solve some of the bugs, but it is still pretty cool for a home NAS with Raid 0 or 1 support.
I have never had a problem with Transcend. I buy memory cards at Amazon in an attempt to avoid grey market, counterfeit cards.
This item was a special offer included at no cost with the purchase of a camera in December, and seemed to be packaged well, but the glass within the round frame is loose. It doesn't fall out, but it rattles and doesn't doesn't stay on one side or the other within the frame. I'm concerned it will do more harm than good to my lens, but unfortunately by the time I opened it, I missed the window to return it for an exchange. I've had filters before that didn't rattle and spin. The idea is good for a protective piece that also helps reduce the blue tones, so this product may be a good one in general. This one may just be a lemon.
This is a kit with 2 matched sticks of 1gb ram, not just one single stick as stated by another reviewer. To get the most of your ddr2 memory upgrade always purchase and install a matched set. Crucial has been known for high quality, stable products and these are no exception. With a lifetime warrenty and free customer service you can't go wrong. I had a before purchase question. Crucial's customer service answered my question promptly and professionally.My application: HP Pavilion a1730n, AMD Athalon dual core 4600+, and Vista Home Premium. The memory sticks installed easily and were recognized instantly. By upping my installed ram to 4gb there is a marked improvement, especially under high load conditions. I enjoy an online Virtual Reality 3D Community and even with a high performance graphics card my system would bog now and then. The extra 2 gigs of ram has helped boost overall performance.
After my package arrived, I was excited to use some of the best photo paper in the business. The pearl effect leaves just enough shine where it is not too distracting. Great paper equals great photographs. Just don't leave it out for people to investigate what is inside the black plastic bag....
Good quality. I wish you could pick colors like in the picture. I got all white.I'm using them to etch circuit boards. They're plastic trays.I wish Amazon still had customer service. I wish anyplace still had cusomer service.BZ
Speakers work fine and there was speaker wire included (cheap wire) but it was included. I know little about sound equipment but a subwoofer would enhance the system.
You have to have a firewire camera to use iChat. Firewire is Apple's version of USB. Makes sense (in a way) that they would only want Firewire cameras to work with iChat. Shortsighted, stupid and ignorant too. But we are talking about Apple.I love my iBook. Best web browsing laptop out there. But finding peripherals or software that actually runs on it... Well, let's just say it is a challenge. For what it does, it does it flawlessly, without worms, or viruses or trojans.But this is still very shortsighted of Apple. The iBook works great with the camera, but not the software ON the thing. Sad.If you want a camera just to take pictures of yourself, this is not a bad thing. Not gonna replace the Nikkon, but if you're looking for iChat, look elsewhere.
My family recently purchased this all-in-one printer to replace our old, also HP all-in-one. We networked it to three computers, which is a great function that comes with the printer, the main desktop, my laptop, and another work laptop..all within about 10 feet of each other. The first couple of months were great! Good faxing, good/quick printing, nice little view screen for digital pictures, etc.However, now on midway through my third month, I feel like I have the PRINTER FROM HELL. No joke! For every ten pages it prints, about nine come up messed up with smeared ink marks and crushed/crumpled pages. It's godsent when I finally get one properly working! Also, the scanning function stopped working for some random reason! I had to scan..from a website (on HP support site) which was a hassle to get onto every time. Also, it always claims that it is "busy" doing God knows what.I feel like I have printer with the spirit of a spoiled, whiney girl in it! Avoid it (for normal use/networking)!
I like electronic music and that genre leads to incredible sound opportunity. These speakers have terrible bass and treble at high volume. I love Bose products but these are not worth the money.
I have a rebel XT, 75-300, 50 1.8, and the 17-85 IS lenses. This bag claims this should all fit. I didn't mention that I have lens hoods for the 17-85 and the 75-300. I can fit the camera and lenses, but as soon as you add a flash (580EXII - Excellent flash), or the lens hoods, it goes from *unnngh-TIGHT* to *A pool of extra items sitting on the floor that wont fit*. Its a cute little backpack assuming you aren't serious (even halfway serious) about photography. If all you have is a kit lens and a 75-300, you might be OK, but any more, Go for something larger. Seriously.
ive had my m:robe for years and love it but just recently i have lost the disk that holds the software on it and i can not find anything online to buy a new disk or even just an online download so i am unable to add or remove songs to it so other than that its great if there is a way to get the software back please please feel free to share.
I've been using my Fortrex 201 for several months now. I mainly use it for Powered Paragliding. You can program the display from a large list of parameters. When I fly, it shows my ground speed, climb rate, moving time, and altitude. I've also used it while snowboarding to show my speed, maximum speed, and altitude. While windsurfing, it shows my speed and maximum speed (it is waterproof). It is easy to use and inexpensive. It has many additional features such as keeping track of where you have been or helping you get back to your starting point.
They do not cancel sound, they are not quiet for anyone near you, they are not wireless. They are the best possible sound you can get, far and away for your dollar. I have Sony receivers powering 500 watt MTX 15inch deep towers with 13inch Boston Accoutics, and I would have to blow the roof off the house to hear the detail in sound that I hear with these phones. The sound is the best there is, its simply incredible. From classical music to jazz to rock, you hear every piece of the band and every song you have every liked in your life becomes that much better. If you have a quiet environment to listen, there is no other headphones for you.
Great product. It's unfortunate that the Nikon D40 does not have any cable or other shutter release except for the ML-L3, but I'll live with it for now. Still experimenting. The Amazon.com provider of the equipment responded quickly and very well in resolving an issue. I wish I knew the name of the provider, but my hard disk just crashed and I'm still trying to recover old e-mails...
Very reasonable price, fast dlvy. easy connection, 1 HDMI cable provides both HD Video & audio signal and allows you to remove all the RCA cables. definitely recommend picking up a gold plated connector such as this one, there was not a dramatic difference but the reception is sharper than before.
I've owned 3 of these. They're inexpensive, they're large enough to accomodate 6 full power bricks, as well as 6 standard cables, and have ethernet protection. The stupid-long cord is always fantastic also.Best part- you can't accidentally kick the switch off, because it's on THE SIDE.
I purchased this for a new Canon SD790IS. I am very happy with the writing speed and the capacity. I have been a fan/user of SanDisk for the longest time and this product strengthens my faith in this company's products.
i purchased it to install my Honda MP3 1-DIN player which was bought 2nd hand.This item is of very good quality, i do think it fits aftermarket 1-DIN stereos.But for my Honda MP3 (08A06-4E1-200), it couldn't fit. What a pity.i then sold it on an auction site, and was taken immediately. The buyer likes it very much. So if you're going to install a 1-DIN aftermarket stereo for your Accord, this is a good pick.
We first encountered the Magellan GPS System as Herz' "Neverlost" and were amazed at how helpful it was on a trip through "terra incognito" in northern Florida. We were so impressed that we bought one for our family car, and, although it has only been used once so far, it fully met expecations. It is especially impressive when you veer off the intended path (accidentally or intentionally) and it instantly recalculates the route to get you where you wanted to go.
Actually a very large camera bag...very roomy, but difficult to fit in a purse or fanny pack when at an event or amusement park etc.
I am really enjoying this wonderful photo printer. It's easy to use and the quality of pictures is good. What makes this printer so nice is that it is small and doesn't take up alot of space.
Of little use and hard to use.A person can do a better job making their own adjustments as program channels color and contrast change I was never able to get colors right useing the disc.
I bought this MP3 player mainly for running and other aerobic activity. When I was out running, it totally just locked up on me and the reset button would not even work. I had to wait for the battery to die in order for it to turn off. I called Iomega and they sent me out a new one with-in a few days. First time I was out running with the new one, the same thing happened. Iomega replaced it again saying that it isn't meant for any strenuous activity (opposite from what the web page says). I also don't like the fact that you can't replace the batteries. If you're out and that things runs out - tough cookies!!I sold the new one on Ebay and bought a Intel Pocket Concert which is absolutely awesome!!!
The power cord was built so cheap that after only 1 year of use the darn thing snapped like a twig. IDK what the deal was built poor quality on external components. Otherwise software and range was pretty good.
I'm so satisfied with my earphones I'm considering ordering another pair. They fit into the ear so the effectiveness is enhanced and they are more comfortable than the kind that sit on the outside of your ear with the foam cushions. I use mine in the courtroom and not only do they monitor my tape recorder, but they amplify the sound which makes my work easier. And the way they fit around the back of the ear they are less noticeable. When transcribing they are more effective too. Wonderful technology for so little money.
I use this often when I travel, I can put all the needed cords and accessories needed for my 17.3 laptop easily in it, I also take a phone (regular land line phone) so I can use my MagicJack no matter where I go. I still have room for my ipad, and several other things I think to throw into it.
I bought 3 of these in Apr 05. It's now Jan 06 and only 1 works as intended. The other two fail to erase or even recognize dvd-rw's that have been erased. They still work well as dvd players and record ok as long as the disk is brand new.
This filter works so fantastic! Not only it protects your lens but it also lessen the harsh light coming from your source. I am not a pro but with this on my camera i feel like a pro!
Product was received in a timely manner. The speakers are a quality unit as described.
What can I say? It works fine, seems as well built as most generic cables, and the price was right.
This may be an older camcorder, but it is pretty good for users who aren't interested in speculative HD recording or who do not have money in their budget for something better. Having never used high-end video equipment, I have no frame of reference by which to judge the quality of the Sony's features. I can only say that it serves my needs fairly well with a couple of small flaws.But first, the good.First, the picture quality is fine. This unit was released when high definition was not affordable to most consumers, so the picture is merely adequate. But let's not forget that this was considered an entry-level Digital8 camcorder. Playing back the video on a good display reveals good detail despite this. I find the optics quality far better than the Sony digital still camera I owned, which was NOT entry-level. I also appreciate the 10x optical zoom, which pushes in quickly, but not too quickly. I have never been a fan of digital zoom, so I don't use it. But it is OK.Another feature I enjoy about this camcorder that seems to be lacking more and more in modern devices is an optical viewfinder. It has the requisite LCD screen, but it is always nice to know that you have a battery-saving viewfinder to fall back on when you have a lot of filming to do. I own an extended life battery that gives me about three times the capacity compared with the stock one, which yields only about 1.5 hours of stop-and-start filming.As far as the LCD screen goes, I do think it is pretty good. It's colorful and fairly clear. The menu display is intuitive and laid out logically and simply. However, I do not like how the menu is brought up by pressing the "Menu" button located on the side where the LCD screen closes, but navigating it involves a scroll wheel found on the back of the unit. They should have combined these, as I find myself having to always look to make sure I am pressing the correct button for the Menu. A small gripe, indeed.The camera's light is actually pretty good. It is incandescent rather than LED or gaseous, so the light is bright but soft. Nothing can replace a lighting rig. But if you're purchasing a budget camera, you probably don't have money for a lighting rig anyway. In a pinch, though, the light does the trick without washing out the subject, provided the subject isn't too close.I really like that this camcorder is kind of weighty. Since this unit uses cassettes, the transport mechanism surely adds to the weight. I find the weight adds to stability during shooting. It also gives the camcorder a sense of durability and reliability. It has proven to be quite reliable throughout the six years I have owned it. As far as actual durability, I cannot say, as I am very careful when it comes to electronics.Now, for the bad.Actually, nothing is really wrong with this camera. Some of the features seem to either be afterthoughts or are just unnecessary. For instance, the Night Shot. It isn't entirely useless, but all it does is slow the shutter speed to let more light in. Video taken at night is slow, kind of fuzzy and noisy. Improved optics and CCD might solve this, but I just don't use it.Another feature that seems unnecessary is the Photo feature. Now, this IS useless. It works, but I find it just as easy to capture a frame from filming using pretty much any video editing software. And the quality is the same. Now, if this camcorder used removable Flash memory (i.e., MemoryStick) then it might be justified. Otherwise, it just seems like an afterthought.Overall, if you're searching for a budget camcorder for everyday needs, this is a good unit. It can be picked up cheaply used (less than $200), as it is no longer available. Obviously several modern video machines capture HD images, but this comes at a price. If you would like a camcorder for less than $200 and do not mind using cassettes, pick one of these up. You won't be sorry.
I bought two of these for my morning runs and let me tell you they both broke in less than a month. Someone wrote a review saying that short of stepping on them they will not break, that is total nonsense, they are poorly made, and the plastic on the hinges broke on both of them. I was very carful with them and they snapped at the same hinge, BOTH of them. Sony makes other headphones much better, don't waste your time or money.......
I bought one of these great little gadgets without much hope, since the signal would have to travel through a thick concrete ceiling, a closet and a dry-wall, to reach the TV on the upstairs floor of my apartment. To my surprise, it worked beautifully. The remote mouse is very easy to set up as well, and works flawlessly. The whole set up didn't take more than 10 minutes. The image quality, even going through thick concrete, is still very good. The manual might be too simple, but there really isn't a need for a manual anyway, since the setup is very intuitive. Just connect the a/v cables, plug the units in the outlet, point the antennas, and you're done! I'm glad I bought this product, and would definitely recommend it.
Works well. I just couldn't buy a new printer when I have several ink cartidges for the HP P1000 PhotoSmart. The Printer costs less than a new 78color ink cartidge
I like these speakers a lot - yes there are some compromises in sound (as expected, bass isn't robust but it's far from "tinny") but overall, I score this sytem very high because its ultra-portable (Bose system has better sound but is big - remember, we're talking iPod here, size matters), sound is generally great (no, it won't crank-up a pool party, but its not made for that) and the style is great (I love the remote control).I bought this to use aboard my boat and for music to accompany PowerPoint presentations. Like my iPod, I wish it were less expensive and I'm sure it will be in a few months. But right now, its the best portable system going
The title and description are misleading. This features only FOUR OUTLETS that offer the UPS. The other four outlets feature SURGE PROTECTION ONLY. I would not have purchased this item if I had known that information ahead of time.That said, the unit itself offers 15 minutes of battery life in the event of a brownout/power outage and it has worked for me when I did have such an outage. I still wouldn't have bought it for only four outlets...
This battery was perfect and shipped to me in great timing. The old one stopped working because my case had a magnet on it so a new one was much needed! I bought it from a different seller and paid like 10 for it...great deal!
Needed a AA charger for use with my camera in the US and Europe. With a $2 adapter, it worked well, is light and compact.
To go along with my HDTV purchase, I decided to get an upconverting DVD player. I didn't seek out this one for any reason, except that it was inexpensive and I thought the USB port sounded cool.Wow, it is awesome. Standard DVDs look great. It displays videos great in 16x9. No complaints for DVDs.However, the best part about it is the USB port. I copied a video file from my computer onto a thumb drive and plugged it in. It worked great - even upconverted my AVI and displayed it 16x9. No concern about codecs or encoding schemes - no problems at all. The USB port is a fantastic feature.This is a great product. The only concern I have is that the menuing system is a bit difficult to use. I found it tough to figure out how to navigate - it is a bit non-intuitive. However, given the good features of this DVD player, and the low price, I can hardly fault Phillips at all. This is a great product.
I received this router from amazon last week and had to return it a few days later. In my Apt. We have 2 nintendo dsi, 2 ipods and a psp. After setting up the router only the iPods could get connected to wifi, and the connection kept dropping all the time. The other devices could find the network, but woudn't connect. I tried all kinds of settings and resettings but nothing happened. I ended up going to my local Staples store and got a netgear wndr3700. It's double the price, but it works great.
Just connecting the antenna in the living room when it came in, I was able to get more channels compared to the one I had initially. Once I mounted it, I was able to get channels outside of my viewing area. The nice thing about this is that even though you see repeats of the same show during prime time, the secondary and tertiary channels show different programming. So, the variety is great. I used to receive 29 stations. This was bumped up to 38. I am in the NC Triangle area.
For the Price You cant go wrong. Granted it does not support 3d for 2.00 its a steal. I bought this for a friend who hooks his laptop to his Tv. Great Price Great Shipping, Cant go wrong here!!
Purchased one of these last week and am very happy with it. Setup is truly a snap and it looks like a million bucks in my living room. One minor nit to pick seems to be the unit's sensitivity to voltage flucuations in that it temporarily goes into standby when I turn on my television (even manually). I have yet to test whether this is a voltage issue or if the unit does this automatically based on an impedance load to the video output, in which case it would be intentional. So far the unit has digested all discs I have thrown at it and while it is not the speediest mechanism in the world it is very surefooted once it makes up its mind. A headphone jack, alas, is not included. I do, however, appreciate the inclusion of SACD and feel Philips should be commended for making a unit that is as easy to setup as it is beautiful to look at. The unit sounds extremely good and the dipolar nature of the radiators (speakers) means the surround tends to 'follow' you if you are not within the specific field of sound. The ribbon tweeters are exceptionally smooth (never calling attention to themselves; which is the highest compliment I can pay a tweeter) and their coaxial location helps contribute to a very palpable 3 dimensional field when listening to stereo or three track sources. This is a rare bird indeed, an (almost) all-inclusive system that performs as well for critical listening (although not at ear-splitting levels) as it does for home theatre because its DVD performance has so-far been stellar. I don't know that I want to throw away my 963SA just yet, but this is easier to use and not nearly as idiosyncratic as the old system. The owner's manual is top notch and overall build is quite convincing for a unit that might be considered mid/low level by some AV snobs. Let them snob then, it'll leave more of these for the rest of us and can be our little secret as I feel this unit must represent one of the best values in HTIB (Home Theater in a Box). And you have to admit she is a looker. Maybe in the next iteration they can make the whole front panel a menu-driven LCD touch-screen to include wireless internet, video and home control; throw in Blu-Ray and it would be downright irresistible.
I am purchasing my 2nd drive because I haven't really had any significant problems setting-up or using what I have now. I love the ability to add a new disk creating a virtual drive with more capacity. The only problems I had was upgrading the client on a Windows 2K machine. I had to remove the drive using the Device Manager before I could remove the existing client (the software the comes with the drive). The OS see's the drive as just another drive installed on each machine. If you have Windows XP and/or Windows 2k machines both machines can write to the drive at the same time. However that doesn't apply to other OS's.
I waited forever for this case to arrive, and when it finally did, I was disappointed. The cut-out hole for the apple logo did not align the the computer. Everything else seemed fine, but I sent it back because it looks pretty janky if only half of the apple light is shining through the hole. I'm curious whether other buyers have had this problem. I'm too scared to buy it again in case all of the cover have messed up holes.
I was given a lot of bad reviews of the 24", and the 20" had raving reviews. while the screen is the same as the dell monitor, if you are interested in aesthetics of a place, want to use the monitor with a PC and enjoy sleek designs, this is an expensive but good buy.
I would have given these speakers 3 1/2 stars, but it's either-or on Amazon, so I'm rating them 3. I bought them because at the time I had a badly designed laptop with the speakers on the BOTTOM of the unit, so even at full volume I could barely hear it. These speakers did what the laptop couldn't do-- deliver the volume I needed. However, if you're looking for theatre-quality awesome sound, you won't find it with these. Even with a slight hearing impairment, I never forget that I'm listening to small travel speakers, and you probably won't either. They snap together for easy transport, but you have to wrap the wire around them since it's not retractable. For something to get you by, it's a good value, but for better quality, you'll probably need bigger speakers.
llego como se esperaba, arrived as spected, a mi hijo le fascino el mouse. es muy lindo,my son is fascinated with it
Everything was working great initially.But two weeks later, the CD player is dead!I tried it for a long while and finally decided that the rechargeable battery went bad since CD player still works on AC!Why the battery died so fast? I remembered that we put it on charger for a whole night a few days ago! And this baby is so vulnerable to a very common human habit. Look! lots of people put cellphone on AC charger overnight and that doesn't kill their cellphones.And the manual does say &quot;battery may go flat if AC adaptor is kept on after battery is finished charging&quot; and the battery is only in warranty for 10 DAYS!And I searched lots of places even on www.panasonic.com, can't find any replacement of this new and special Ni-Mh type(Why not Ni-Cd?) battery.It basically useless without its rechargeable battery.Really disappointed!
I purchased this HDTV at the end of November, and it has not worked since. The company refuses to take any responsibilty for there own product, and has not helped at all in the replacement. The store I purchased it from SOUND CITY in Franklin/Denville NJ, also refused to take the HDTV back. I would advise anyone looking for a new HDTV, NEVER to buy Zenith or LG, and NEVER shop at SOUND CITY. I have bought numerous electronics from AMAZON, and they have always been great. Buy from here, good company, good prices and good products. Just remember no ZENITH or LG. - Mr. Adam Carbery
it was a great deal for the price, and was very well made. I ended up selling it to a very happy person for his very small indonesian off brand camera.
I bought this fan to replace my broken Bionaire tower fan, which costs a bit more, selling for $50 on Amazon. The two fans are IDENTICAL! The shape, the placement of buttons, even the remote control. The only difference is the color design. The remote control for my old Bionaire actually works perfectly on the Soleus. And I have to say, Bionaire looks nicer than the grey Soleus. But other than that, it's obvious they came from the same manufacturer. The wind is pretty strong, noise is not too bad, remote control is a gem. The "wind" function is annoying, I don't use it. All in all, it's a great fan. It's one of the cheapest tower fans out there, and while it may not be the best looking one out there, it does everything you can expect of a tower fan. Highly recommended!
The person who I got the DVD player for is very satisfied with the product. And I have also been pleased with the service given by this company. Please keep up the good work.
This is an old purchase and I don't know if they still make this "Home Adapter" kit for the Roady (probably get one like mine on eBay) but it let me transform my XM Roady into dual purpose radio that I listen to every night in the bedroom and take on the road when we travel. I ran the antenna under the bed and from its invisible location near a window I get perfect reception. Maybe I just got lucky but you can always return it if your location does not produce the same great results.
I needed a microscope to view some very small bugs -- literally -- mite sized. This scope is a little overkill for doing this, but its features, ease of use, and price proved it to be an excellent choice. The highest power occular is not necessary for me, but nearly everything else about the scope is appreciated. The frame is heavy metal, the coarse and fine focus are very nice, the 2-axis adjustable table is indispensible, the independent light source is excellent, and so on. If I may nit-pick I would ask for an additional low power eyepiece or occular for the purpose of finding and centering very small subjects. But overall, I am very satisfied.
When I plugged this to my tv, there was a sin like wave going across the screen. I tried it with a shorter 6ft cable, and the lines went away.All in all, poor quality, thats why its so cheap!
For me 50" is a big TV and looks impressive, but at 58 its no more a TV its a mini Movie screen. Those last 8 inches makes a real difference.First I decided the reason I want a new TV is not to have a TV but have that movie feeling at home. So ruled out all below 50" sets. 50" looked like a Tv where as 58 gave that movie touch.100% of the available onair/cable channels and 99% of DVD's are not full HD there is no point spending $2K to $3K more for a 1080p set so 1080i / 720p is more than sufficient for next 5 years.60" projection TV's looked nice then I was told that I will be spending atleast $1000 on bulgs to match the same life span of Plasma. Plasma's are durable. For commercial puposes every one goes with Plasma. The real drawback is Plasma consumes 3 times more power than LCD but 60" LCD is about $8K++. And Good 60" lcd projection TV's and this TV are in the same price range (give or take couple of hundred bucks). I think under $3.5K this is the best buy.Now for the real review. I dont have HD transmission on Dish Network. Regular channels looked better than on any normal Tube TV. So I can attest that for regular channels this TV looks excellent. DVD picture is also very very good. I haven't tried HD yet but will keep you posted as I get a HD antenna.One -ve I can fishout with difficulty is that the sound is less than stellar (Still way way bettern than my previous TubeTV) but on the other hand why spend $600 more for 600U while you can use that money on a home theator.
If you own or plan to build a Home Theater PC (HTPC) this is a must have. There are not a lot of producdts on the market that compete, but it still beats them all. I recommend it for all HTPC owners - period. Batteries last a long time. Bluetooth radio works flawlessly. Keyboard and mouse easily from 10' away.Only down side is the pointer button sometimes doesn't respond well and I must use the left button (left/right button) instead - which is natural on a regular mouse but not on a keyboard where the thumb is moving on the track pad and then has to navigate down to the button vs using the arrow button with the left hand which was otherwise just sitting idle holding the unit.
THE FLASH I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH, THE ONLY THING WAS THAT IT WAS SO HARD TO UNWRAP, NO PROBLEMS WITH PLACING IN THE CAMERAPNY 8 GB Flash Memory Card P-SDHC8G4-AZ (Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging)
I bought the 604 for recording video in odd places, like on a roller coaster for instance. At first I was quite disappointed becasue it doesn't have any native way of inputing video, you have to buy a cam or adapter from Archos. Well, when I first got this unit in September I got what I thought was the helmet cam to go with it but it turned out to be the helmet cam for the older av500 series. Neither the adapter or camera were available at that time. So after much waiting I ordered the newly available travel adapter in early December, it finally arrived yesterday, 1-3-07. I am frustrated that it took so long to arrive. But it works wonderfully, I hooked up an external camera to it (the camera needed it's own power) and it worked great. I connected it to a TV video source and again it worked just great.So, in the end, it took 4 months to get the parts together to use it as I wanted but it works very nicely.Yes, it plays other videos I've downloaded to it too and does a good job. It works as an MP3 player too, but hey, that's what my Ipod's for.My one big concern it that I live in fear of breaking that nice big screen while it's in my pocket, or fanny pack while using it in the field. A hard case would be nice but it'd have to fit over the travel adapter too in order to be useful.Oh, one gripe, why o why couldn't they just have included an input jack on the unit for video thus eliminating the need for the travel adapter???Finally, if you've got the money, and need it, buy it, it works great.Mike
This is a great knife, especially at this price. it is solid, balanced, and sharp. It can hold its own with many higher priced knives.
I was hoping for at least decent sound but I got was much more than that. I have the TIC GS5 speakers hooked up to SONOS through a Sonos ZP100 amplifier and they sound fantastic. They don't need to be turned up to enjoy the rich full sound and the excelent stero seperation. I didn't know outside speakers could sound so good and such a great price. Everyone that hears them playing on my patio agrees. Now I hope they make it through the coming Wisconsin winter!
I just received my router and nothing has been more appreciated in my house in years. I toyed with the idea of buying the Linksys router but I already had a neatgear 4 port hub that has been working perfectly for more than a year. Plus the $40 difference in price between the 311 &amp; the 314 was significant to me. I hooked the unit up and was surfing the net on my main computer in minutes without even running the setup program. After running it everything was really humming. Documentation is a little sparse but the Neatgear website is pretty good. Microsoft's website can help with some of the terminology. I had some trouble with the kid's pc but I discovered that IE 5.0 was set for a proxy server. Once I unchecked the box they were up and running too. Best of all the router looks and feels like a sturdy and &quot;gonna be around a while&quot; piece of equipment. I was actually surprised at the weight of it when it arrived. I didn't know for certain whether or not the firewall feature was working until I got a message from Napster saying it was. We'll work that out later, no problem with Email or anything else though. You can't go wrong here!
OPENNING STATEMENT:I've never been one in the past to render a written statement in the form of a review for a product until now. So this will be a debut of my thoughts, assessment, and opinions. I actually caution anyone not to read reviews unless you are a confident consumer, know what you want, don't want, and not easily dissuaded by the opinions of others with the product you are interested in. If you're not than reviews will only further confuse you, cloud your thinking, frustrate you, and discourage you from moving towards a purchase. Based on my own personal experience and others, I've done my research on Home theater systems and became more inclined to buy several I liked, until the day I sat down and read reviews. I think reviews can be helpful but also detrimental to the process of making a purchase.REASON: We all tend to have different preferences and performance expectations from the same products. Some of us may have higher standards for a Sony H.T.I.B., as a large portion of reviews are just strictly personal opinions and very few have any professional validity. Some reviewers will knock the star rating down lower because there was no way to hook up their IPOD or not enough outlets to hook up every video game system and device etc they own. So this begins the momentum of finding as many negative strikes as possible to discredit the product. And for those reasons among others is why I'm sharing my insight and stating that it is wise to not read reviews, unless you are a confident consumer not easily dissuaded by personal opinions and experiences of others.MY ASSESSMENT:I've just recently received this Sony Home Theater System as a gift. I love the color and look of it as it blends in very well with anything! I thought it would take me half of 30 days to test it out before writing this review but in the 3 days I've had it my likeability factor has increased quite rapidly! Once I took, it out the box the hook up was fairly simple and fast. The speaker cords are color coded with corresponding colors on the back of the receiver and the spliced wires that go into the actual speakers had the positive end clearly identifiable as to which was which. Once I got to the on screen menu, I succeeded through the steps, until I reached the calibration mic step. I did it several times and continued to get a failure message. So I double checked to make sure I hooked all the speakers and receiver up correctly, which I did and still got the failure message. After changing the placement of the cal mic several times with no success, we soon found out the cord's post was not fully inserted!! Once we did that, the system automatically calibrated and adjusted all of my speakers and I was done. So if you find yourself having trouble with the cal mic step you may need to apply a bit more force when inserting the post into the socket. After that, I began to enjoy the crisp rich sounds from the speakers! I also like the fact I have the option to mount my speakers but I prefer the speaker stands, so I'm free to move them around at will! The sound field option on the remote is great that allows you to find the best listening quality! I favor the Dolby 3 that gives you great panoramic sound from all the speakers and each speaker playing a different role in the audio performance! I've watched 2 movies so far and on my 3rd right now and I've experienced big bangs, booms, realistic explosions and the helicopters sound awesome, felt like I had a military airbase indoors! Bullets sounded as if they were bouncing off of speakers! Each speaker was delivering certain sounds from time to time, such as helicopter flyovers, explosions, wind, rain and gunfire in the distance to name a few! I love that! You also feel surrounded by the music as it plays in the background of the movie enveloping the room in sound! If you really want to test your speakers with this system, put in "Tears of the Sun'! The reason I suggest this movie if you have it, is because it offers the most variations of sounds from the ambience of owls, exotic birds, waterfalls, wind, rain, explosions, music and helicopters etc. I was constantly hearing effects being flushed out of every speaker or each speaker projected a specific sound like distant thunder and a chirping bird was played through only 2 rear speakers, I actually can hear the flies amplified through the speakers that made me feel as if I were really in a jungle, AMAZING! I would like to debate a previous complaint about the 5 disc CD changer, by saying it doesn't take any longer to switch discs as it does my disc changer for my radio. Again this is where people differ, as some are very impatient and must have immediate gratification. So don't let any review urging the disc changer takes too long dissuade you because I found that not to be true!MY STAR RATING:The only reason I gave this system 4 instead of 5 stars is because nothing is perfect and there's always room for improvement to make even a great product better! So I conclude by saying in writing my first review I wanted to be as thorough and accurate as possible, to be more of a help and service to the needs of curious consumers who are in the market for a H.T.I.B. and considering this one. Because if I could have found someone to be as accurate and lay out the benefits and consequences of reading reviews, it would of helped me tremendously not only to make a buy but sooner! I hope that now my review will enlighten anyone who reads it and if you should purchase this system as I did, that you will find the same prosperity and enjoyment as I am!CONS:I have none!
I am very happy with my purchase:-- perfect for backing up personal data (MS Office files, pictures, music files, video files etc) from my personal use laptop-- have not had any problems with power requirements for running the hard drive (it comes with a two USB wire - both of which need to be plugged into my laptop -- i have a Dell Inspiron E1405 purchased in 2006)-- speed of backup is pretty good for my needs (earlier today, I backed up 6 GB of data in 3-5 minutes)-- its lightweight and small.
Again, I will continue to buy all my products from Amazon.com!! Thanks so much!!Sincerely, TAD
Not much other than others have said. Good buy especially at current prices around $11. Best buy sells almost double.
This battery looks almost identical to the original. It has a slight charge to it right out of the box and has functioned without problems since installed.
This machine seems like it would be perfect for home faxing. The problem is that the machine died after about 5 uses. Also when it did work, the paper did not feed one page at a time. I had to stand there and ffed each page.
the Sling 300 has the handy features of the 200 model, which I bought a few months ago. I needed a bigger case after buying a new telephoto lens. This one fits my canon Rebel ST with a 1.4x tele extender and a Canon 70-200 L IS lens, plus filter, attached, which the model 200 would not. The 200 is a nicer size to carry, but I need the larger one now.Both have the 'raincoat' feature that pops up from its hiding place in the bottom pocket. Useful feature, and necessary if you're in a rainy area much. Beats trying to cram it under your raincoat, etc.the main attraction to this is the Sling design. Lets you change lenses, filters, etc, without taking the whole bag off, or having your wife or other buddy swap out a lens for you from the back. This thing works well for accessing your bag, and does it without dumping it on the ground. When it's slung around, it makes a nice little 'work station' right in front of you.The material is tough, seems like it should wear well. Lots of compartments for batteries, lens cleaning gear, extra digi film, manuals, etc.All this is why I bought the second one. (gave the first to my bro in law, who didn't need as much length for his lenses). Just measure your set up to make sure it will fit what you want to carry.only complaint - not all that easy to store/carry the long lenses unless they are on the camera. a slot for long telephoto off camera would be nice, but I guess that's an even bigger bag.
I like the portability and the fact that a person can store two USB flash drive on it. A very nice item to have especially when on travel.
For anyone wondering if this will work with the new Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, it works fine on mine.
This is a great unit for putting in notes, financials and other stuff you want to keep seperate from your hard drive. I've stored things I don't want to risk in case of hacker attack on my PC and other stuff that's just stuff; thoughts, musings and open ended pieces of writing. Several people have cautioned me about storing photographic images since they would lose something by bringing them out again and again. Then again, I've also been told by another knowledgeable person that this just ain't so. I error on the side of caution and use CD's for this.The unit is so compact, you can just slip in a little drawer or lay it aside on your desk so it's within reach without taking up much space. The speed is just great; plug and play. I've been doing an audio diary so may use it to store this too rather than have CD clutter and also run the risk that others may use them for coasters for their martinis! Heck kids, why I can remember clear back to those days when 40 gigs WAS your hard drive and that was all we had in them thar years for ALL our stuff. Why, this is real luxury to have another whole 40 gigs you can just carry around and fill up with all kinds of crazy non-necessities just for the heck of it. Phuewee!!
Use this in all builds from i7 to single cores. Have been around the block with other products of the same. This is the best. Example: My i7 950 runs @ 28C loaded. 35C with other products. The same with my i5 2500K. Granted I do have aftermarket coolers and they are needed. Arrived in perfect shape, packed well, and early delivery. Amazon is the place to purchase it.
I have the 628 controlling a TV connected to the following:Cable - through the tunerSatellite - via comp. videoDVD - via hdmiPC - via pc inputThe system works fine until I select tuner(cable) it then loses track of which input it is on. I then have to find the TV remote and correct the input problem. I works again until I go to cable.The set up software is awful (I am a software engineer - I expect software to be usable by a novice).I am waiting for a response from Logitech.
We use this product in a truck with a laptop computer. It works very well for us.
I've had my e2c for almost two months now and these are the best earphones ever! The noise cancellation is very effective and I primarily use at the gym. The ear sleeves are very comfortable although I have yet to try the foam sleeves. The balance between treble and bass is very clear and try listening to Pink Floyd on these earphones...wonderful product from Shure with a terrific warranty. A real winner!
It seemed like it would be perfect for what i wanted. However it didn't work right out of the package. It made a quarter spin then died. It would not move again after that.
I had high expectations based on the reviews, but the sound quality is poor because there is too much base for a bathroom setting and no control. You get a booming sound and clarity is lost. I also do not believe the reception is very good either and that reduces your choices of positioning.
I purchased this adapter to mount for my road bike handle bar. It is well constructed and comes with rubber pieces to protect your handlebars from any scratches caused by the adapter. It does require the Garmin eTrex Cx Series Mounting Clip which I happen to have misplaced from the original packaging. You can pickup another at GPSCity.com for $5 if needed.Just took at 55mi ride yesterday and GPS was secure and looked great thanks to this Garmin rail adapter.[...]
I purchased the wireless keyboard/mouse combination from [a local store]. Installation was very easy but the mouse wouldn't scroll up or down. I took it back to the store the next day but couldn't find any on the shelves. I asked an employee working the computer department and she shrugged and said "I guess it was a special purchase" and went back to talking with a friend. Typical ... . Anyway, I contacted Micro Innovations via email and got an immediate reply to send the mouse to them. A week later I received another complete keyboard/mouse package and it now works great. This is a great bargain especially considering how rare it is to find a company that stands behind their products like this. The only (minor) complaint I have about this package is the mouse and keyboard won't operate at the same time. I play an online game where I use the up cursor key to move and the mouse to select objects as I'm running. While I'm pushing a key, though, the mouse doesn't work. But, this is probably something few would ever notice.
The cable I received was not the clear silver one pictured, which I was a little confused about. However, the black cable I received does the job, so it doesn't really matter. Would give 5 stars for the cable I got in the mail, but I'm giving 4 stars because it's not technically the one I ordered.
Very easy user interface, voice command prompts are easily understandable and the screen is easily scene in very sunny conditions. The only problem so far has been the autofill for addresses. The unit tries to guess your location when entering addresses and would not let us enter the proper address, it would override the input with what it imagined our input to be. Somewhat frustrating.
This remote might be wonderful, if it recognizes your devices and works them properly. It did fine with my LG TV but it wouldn't control my Samsung cable box properly. It would turn the box on and off, but sometimes it would change the channel and sometimes it wouldn't. I tried all of the various codes, I tried the auto coding, brand coding, etc., and it wouldn't do anything but turn the box on and off. So I'm returning it.I have a lower-end Logitech Harmony remote that I'm using for those two devices, but it isn't backlit and it's hard to see in the dark. This is for a bedroom and it's often dark when I'm trying to use it so backlighting is something I'd like to have, but there are only 2 devices to be controlled so I don't need a $150 remote. I'm going to keep looking for a solution, but this remote isn't it.Your Mileage May Vary, of course.
If you're looking for an eyepiece with long eye relief, a HUGE field of view and some serious magnification, it is pretty much impossible to beat this eyepiece. Views are tack sharp from edge to edge and the apparent field of view is spectacular. I don't know how Al Nagler did it, but I suspect that at least 1 of the 3 pounds of this eyepiece is from the weight of pixie dust.I know this is an expensive eyepiece, but if you get it, you really only need a wide-field eyepiece to compliment it. You won't want to look through anything else after looking through this one. It's that good.
I have one of these at work in a small office and it is a real workhorse! It seems to go forever on an ink cartridge. I especially like the copier capability - many times they turn out looking better than the original. It very rarely jams for me. I can run up to 99 copies of an original which makes it great if you can't afford a &quot;real copier&quot;. The scanner is a little limited. Since it has to feed through it really isn't good for pictures or paper other than regular 8x11 sheets, but the printer and copier capabilities make it a great product even with this limitation. I would highly recommend it.
Why do you want this one?* Plays MP3s up to 999 songs per disc!* Works with CDs, CDRs, CDRWs, and even DIRECT CDs!* Batteries last 20 hours - no kidding! (2 "AA" Duracells)* Scans Forward and Backward through CDs AND MP3s too!* Starts playing in a few seconds - not minutes!* Best Anti-skip I've ever tested. In fact, I can't make it skip, period!* 2 modes of Bass Boost!* 9 playback modes: Shuffle, Shuffle All, Shuffle Repeat, Shuffle Repeat All,Repeat, Repeat All, Shuffle Program, Shuffle Repeat Program, Repeat Program!* Comes with AC adapter!* Get car kit for only (a few dollars) more! (order the model 303)* Has Off/Resume/Hold functions!* Program mode holds 50 of your favorite tracks!* Has belt clip for jogging, etc.!* Best sounding ear buds I've ever put in my ears! (comfortable too, very unique design)* Plays all formats: ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession, UDF, MP3s (from 32 to 320 kbps, plusvariable bit rate files), and ACC!* Automatically silences data files! (will not damage your ear buds, or your ears, Bud! :-)* Headphone jack doubles as line out! (set volume level to `8' to equal line output levels)* Plays enhanced music CDs!* Conserves batteries with auto-shut-off after 90 seconds of inactivity!What more could you want?My question is: Why would you want a different one?
Got me an ipod, did'nt want the cheesy hook-up I had seen in other cars, had a Kenwood receiver already, figured WTF, It literally took me 20 minutes start to finish to pop out my old and slide in my new system. I bought the ipod direct cord and hid my ipod under the dash (after d-loading 1000 greatest hits. All the ipod conrols are now on my KDC-X791 better than I imagined, It took 4 months to go through 1000 songs, now I'm gonna change 'em out for another 1000 or so, The only downer with this radio is the super sensitive controls took a bit to get used to, other than that highly recommended!
I am using this splitter in conjunction with the Motorola 484095-001-00 Signal Booster I also bought on Amazon. This is a MUCH better approach than using several 2 or 3 way splitters. I tested the outputs on this splitter by attaching my cable modem to several of the different ports and all gave the same signal intensity. This device is a great way to distribute clean signal all over the house. I can also state that it has no problems passing cable modem signals bi-directionally. Great device, currently mounted in my attic (in HOT houston) and giving me zero trouble. Would definately buy again.
I have been enjoying my Panasonic DVD R/P ever since March. I enjoy recording my favorite shows and watching them when I get done hot-tubbing. Sometimes I fall asleep in the pool and record hours of Iron Chef by mistake. Silly me. I don't miss my favorite shows when I'm out on my yacht or in my racecar, and my video library barely takes up one of the rooms in my enormous palace. I can afford to devote virtually my entire life to my video collection now that I've won Powerball, and this model is a great big confident first step toward that.
I purchased this package to go with my linovo cordless keyboard as it did not have a keypad. Installation was very fast and trouble free andgreat quality and performance. Worth much more.
I love Linksys networking equipment and this is no exception. The only thing I disliked about this switch is that it was not stackable with my existing Wireless Access Point (Linksys). I bought this switch assuming it would be stackable with my existing Linksys equipment. I think that Linksys does make a larger switch that will stack with the larger equipment. Other than this small inconvenice, this product is excellent.
They sound fine! Good highs... almost too much for me! The bass is a little distorted when pushed but I don't mind that. I don't usually turn them up that loud anyway... I don't need or want the windows shaking. They fit right in my 1993 Ford Ranger... I bought 4. They are worth the money but they are not under valued. Price is about right at $30 and under... But if you are going to run an amp with them I don't know what they will sound like. My after market stereo puts out 40 amps per ch. and that is all they need! I installed them with insulation and plastic sheeting behind them. That cleared up the bass a little when they are turned up. But they work fine for a 48 yr old guy listening to Queen! LOL!
Where I go , this follows. It works so well with my ipod that I never want leave a room without it.Best gift I ever bought myself for Christmas[next to the ipod of course] LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the folks at Sennheiser must not have large heads. As with about every pair of headphones that I try on, I had to extend these all the way to fit. After a few months of daily use, the plastic headband began to develop small cracks. Now the cracks are growing and I fear that the whole thing will just snap one day. Unfortunately, that is one of the parts that isn't listed as replaceable.That said, people who look at this headphone are looking for: a) quality sound synonymous with the name Sennheiser b) excellent noise reduction.a) The sound from these phones is excellent. The standard criteria are there. The signal is very clean, thanks in part to the oxygen free copper cabling used. Bass is controlled and precise so a timpani doesn't sound muffled. Higher frequencies do not hiss and the phones are able to drive high frequency sounds and pull out details lost by consumer grade headphones. Soundstage is fairly narrow as some have said, but much better than consumer sets that sound like the sound source is inside your head. Of course, a DSP solution for soundstage expansion could help if someone didn't like the soundstage.What people should realise is that most music is optimised for listening on a stereo system and not headphones. A search for "binaural music" will yield samples that show how music should be sampled for headphones. Anyways, the HD-280 Pros also have 64 Ohms of resistance so an amplifier isn't needed.b) The biggest impression I got from these phones is silence. Not total silence, since with the headphones on I could still hear outside noise. Once the music starts playing, however, music is much clearer because background noises have been attenuated so effectively.That was the biggest attraction of these headphones. For my sound processing work, ambient noise from my computer and the outside world are suppressed admirably. 32 decibels is a lot of sound attenuation, far more than the Active Noise Reduction sets from Bose or even Sennheiser. The HD-280 Pros use passive noise attenuation. This means that for the phones to supress outside noise effectively, they have to be tight. They are very tight in fact. Four Newtons of force are applied, a number significantly larger than most headphones. If it weren't for the thoughtful padding, they would feel as uncomfortable as firing range headsets. Passive noise attenuation also means there is no artifacting from electronic noise that is usually the case in Active Noise Reduction sets.If you have a very large head, a solution is to find in-ear phones (the expensive Etymotics sets have even better sound quality and noise reduction). If you are sensitive to tight headphones, a solution might be the Active Noise Reduction sets (although they aren't as good sonically). If you listen to sound in a very very quiet environment, Grados or some other Sennheisers would probably get you that better soundstage for the money.If none of these situations applies to you, then these phones will provide better sound through their native excellent quality and their superior noise attenuation. After all, the listening experience with Sennheiser 600's on an Audigy 2 card or a tube amplifier is diminished with that noisy computer fan in the background.All in all, these phones are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.*** UPDATE, October 20, 2009 ***Wow, well these headphones are still ticking after over six years and I'm pretty rough with my equipment! Cheap headphones break after six weeks for me because the cable gets pulled or I mess up the speaker so these Sennheisers are pretty solid.Just as I feared though, the plastic HAS cracked and you can see the thin wires (covered in plastic or rubber) exposed. Now that most of the plastic on the headband has broken off, the fit is quite a bit looser though the headband is still held together by a wide piece of metal. I just wish they would just make a nice metal headband to avoid the plastic cracking issue.While I like the fact that they aren't so tight, I don't like the fact that richness (low-end midrange and bass) suffers because of it. You can simulate this when listening by pulling the headphones slightly apart. It isn't noticeable on light music though and might not be an issue with newer versions of the HD-280 Pro.The ear cushions on my 6+ year headphones are worn past the leatherette, past the foam and to the foam backing layer. The top is looking ratty as well. Replacement ear cushions are around $20.00 which isn't cheap. I'll probably skip that in favor of a new pair of HD-280s - especially if they've been redesigned for larger heads as some people are indicating. I'll keep this pair around as beaters until they quit on me. However, now that I've quieted my working area, sound isolation isn't as critical to me as it was before so I might take a look at other Sennheisers.
picture quality is ok, not exceptional good, but come on for around $40-60 what do you expect...
This router WILL freeze if you use it for then just checking emails and browsing sites. If you have a network of at least computers (which is why you would buy a router) then it will freeze untill you restart it. I am a "heavy" user and some times have more then 1 download going and it constantly quits on me. You have to unplug and it plug it back in. Some times I have to do it 10-20 times a day which is extremely annoying. I can not imagine you can possible plug in 256 PCs (maximum load stated in their specs) to this router if it quits working with only 2. I would not recommend this router to anyone. I am selling mine. Anyone interested? :)
Pros:Works just like the Apple cableInexpensiveCons:The fit is a little snug (takes a little work to get it on and off)Overall it's a good cable for the price especially since Monoprice has not had any on their website yet.
Needed a replacement charger, this one was identical to the factory one and got here fast. It did not say Nintendo on it, so I don't know if it is a knock-off, but if it works, that's all I need.
I bought this for a slide show presentation and it performed as billed. I also have watched DVD movies using this on a wide screen LCD with no major hickups. I few flickers here and there, but the screen image was not bad given the price and compact design. I would definitely recommmend this product.
The title of my review says it all! I searched for a LONG time to find a suitable belt-holster for my G1 and finally found it in this KRussel.The cut-out along the bottom allows you to push it out, and there aren't any metal clips or hard edges on the inside to mar the surface or screen.Sturdy. Nice Design.Perfect perfect perfect!
When I received the package, the style of the box that the headphone came in looked really old.The presentation of the item in the box reminds me of the past decades.Anyways, the headphone is good in general, great sound output clearity, fair wire length, and foldable design.However, the down part is that it hurts user's (at least myself) ears after 15 minutes or so, and the pain cannot be ignored.(the cup diameter might be the cause, so if you have big ears, make sure to consider this factor.)
It looks old-fashioned; but it does pick up the signals.Of course you have to re-orient it sometimes formarginal stations. Can't beat the price.
This is such a convenient storage solution. Who needs all those plastic cases anyay. If you have CDs, you've likely already downloaded them into your computer and you can see the cover there, so there's no need for the plastic CD cases. This is a convenient and portable storage solution.
Live in a 2 story house of no more than 2,000 - 2,5000 sq ft. and connection to router was persistent, but not constant. Often there would be incomprehensible interruptions which would not last very long, but were frequent enough to be problematic. Might be best in a ranch style house. Didn't return, because it only cost $50 and there might be other environments where it would be more efffective. I will keep and re-deploy in different situations as a continuing evaluation.
All I can say is that I wish I would have done this sooner! I cry when I think of all the money I spent on new ink cartridges when I could have done this a long time ago! I was originally very leary, but all I can say now is that the service was great, and the product was BETTER than new because it worked just as well, except I saved a TON of money! Thank you and I will be ordering again!
I received my camera and lense kit quickly and in excellent condition. The camera looks and feels wonderful. I haven't used it yet but it will get plenty of use over the holidays. A friend has one and just loves it. I am looking forward to the same. Thank you.
I use this on Mac Laptops and is a perfect tool for that. I recommend it.
I have zero complaints with the Garmin i3. I hear others complain about the screen size and the lack of touch screen, but I think the screen size is perfect (wouldn't want it any bigger) and the slide wheel works well for entering input.
Product arrive in a short time and worked well. It was as avertise and I was surprised at the claitity of the camera.
I dont really know what to say in a review for this item. It works, it works well, it works exactly as described, it fits easily onto my lenses, it doesnt scratch easily, it's easy to maintain, it hasnt fallen apart. It's exactly what I wanted and was expecting
Same problem. I have had my Zenith for about 18 months. 2 large yellow spots have appeared and are getting bigger. I contacted Zenith and they are unwilling to do anything about this even though it is an obvious design flaw. The TV is now worthless and I'll be putting it out on the street for the trash collectors to come pick up.I've had Sony products for years with never a problem. This is my last Zenith or LG product.
I have two of these now, plus one of the 23&quot; Sony P232-W monitors. I've had the P232 for over a year, running at 1920x1200, with not a single bad pixel or any other problems. I picked up one of the 19&quot; HX93 screens, plugged it in, and was so impressed that I went and bought another one for work.I spent several hours peering at LCDs from various brands in the computer store, and ultimately decided that the Sonys are worth the slightly higher price tag. They seem to have the best contrast and support for refresh rates, and they certainly look the nicest. My rock-solid experience with the 23&quot; Sony LCD for the past year helped me make up my mind.If you get one, make sure you change your video card's screen refresh rate to 75Hz. By default, the three Windows XP computers I've used have chosen a 60Hz default refresh rate, and it caused some pixel-fuzzing on the 19&quot; screens. Changing it to 75Hz made the picture crystal clear.
I have had this lens for 3 years and have never had any issues whatsoever. I have been pleased with many photos and couldn't be happier with such width.
I just bought and installed a set of these in a 70's reissue Strat.Being a stacked coil design, there was BARELY enough room to get these in under the strings.Fender should probably note this a little more prominently since they might not go in some guitars without some router work. They went in my guitar just fine. In fact, the neck pickup is sitting on the wood in the bottom of the pickup cavity. Im not really offended by that. I think the neck pickup sounds REALLY good.The installation was easy and I had them soldered in , and the guitar put back together in no time.For a sound comparison, I re-used the same strings I had on the guitar before the new pickups.I was a little worried about the "HOT" name- since I dont like REAL-HOT pickups, but I wouldnt call these "REAL-HOT". Based on the reviews I read, I went with this set over the 'Vintage" set, and Im glad I did. They sound just like I hoped they would- and yes - they are noiseless. It still sounds like a strat should sound- except there is no annoying hum.I recommend them.
I have some 10 tripods ranging from Carbon Fiber pro rigs costing over $600 USD to this one.I think this is one of the best bang for buck feature wise in photography. It's small, It's light. It goes flat for macro shootingYes, it has some light weight plastic...but I don't take it out into the brush lands for field work. And I don't expect it to hold a $6k DSLR body and $2k glass on it. For that work I spend the big bucks on gear.And I take some care with plastic leg section locks. They are plastic. So I pay some attention to the angle I'm pressing in when I lock them down and release them.Hey it's a whopping $70 USD...what do you want.As far as the video panning not being smooth...spend $3.00 at Home Depot for #10 rubber gaskets...put 4 of them under the existing rubber gasket/ring just south of the head. Find the height you like, roll the rubber gaskets down to the base and presto ...DONE. it doesn't slip and you can pan smoothly. If you want to adjust the panning speed; just press lightly down on the vertical column release lever.This setup holds a Canon G9+Lensmate adapter+Canon WideAngle lens or Canon 2X telephoto or ring flash and macro lens or phoenix fish eye +Canon 270EX flash in portrait mode or landscape mode with no vertical column slipping while panning.It would probably work with a small DSLR and kit lens if you add a couple more #10 rubber gaskets.How hard is that???
I received my 80GB iPod as a Christmas gift. It is my first iPod and I love it. I have pictures, music, and movies stored on it already with plenty of room for more. The picture quality is much better than I expected and it is easy to use. I recently took the iPod with me to a doctors appointment, in case I had a long wait. My doctor saw it and loved it too. I think he will be buying one for himself after playing with mine. The ear buds that come with it sound good, but didn't really stay in my ears. I immediately purchased a set of Bose earbuds that come with 3 sizes in the package. They work much better. I love my iPod and look forward to adding more stuff.
Love it! I can bring my entire music collection with me anywhere I go.
Bought this as a replacement for the dreaded Nikon L1, for my fiance, with a 1Gig MS Pro and couldn't be more happy. The pictures are VERY clear, colors perfectly saturated and the processor is pretty darn speedy! The only reason I rated this a 4 star instead of a 5 is the 3x zoom is still a little short for a camera in this price range. The camera is also not too bad on batteries, although not as power-savy as the Canon, you can expect about 125-175 photos on a set of 2000mah NiMh batteries and about half that on Alkalines(NOT reccomended). This camera also has a GREAT video mode and the AF assist lamp makes pictures taken in "less than optimal" lighting conditions darn near blur-free! 7.2MP photos(I leave mine on 5MP as not too many people actually NEED 7.2MP) and the Mpeg Movie VX take a LOT of space so make sure you get a Memory Stick Pro with at LEAST 512mb of storage. If you can afford to do so, the Gig card should be the minimum. Although a little pricey a GREAT camera for the novice-advanced user!
I previously bought the Memorex 48x 30 pak and that was good. However, the new version which is 52x does not contain the CD inserts as before. I need them for my purposes. Really bad.
Ok well - when i just received this cover I had a hard time fitting it on. I had to remove a piece of plastic to give it that snug fit. Other than that this item was and is still great! I traveled cross country with my lap top and i was worried that it would get all scratched up and not one nick or anything! So this is a good investment to protect that really expensive macbook.
Generally, Sony has one of the most respective headphones production and this one proves the statement. Great sound quality, comfortable settings and convenient price attracts people instantly, thus the value makes it easy to be bought. Represented as "classic" Sony really maintains its authority and will keep the leadership long time.Although my main purpose to buy it was learning English, I am really impressed by the headphone because of many positive features that it has.Firstly I want to mention the box, which was delivered after 2 days since I have ordered it. Silk box with headphone's cover inside astonished me, because the cover was appropriate feature for the beginning. Also it contains two inputs that allows you to put it into the other devices. Unfortunately, I did not have enough time to figure out for what was the second input, but I don't use it till today because the only thing that I use it to is laptop.Secondly, I like the size because when you wear it, you definitely going through the sound. Distracting sound will never bother you until you put it out from your ears. Surface is soft and pleasant, pretty comfortable for listening the language lessons.Thirdly, the quality of the sound is amazing, beat is heard clear and frequency is really high. It involves you to unusual sound environment that you will enjoy. It gives pleasure listening to different kinds of media like music, movie sound, and even recording different kind of materials. Thereof I can affirm this device are great tool for study.Finally, I highly recommend Sony Headphone for those who want to feel natural sound, and learning languages while listening to sections, and just enjoy the sound, for less prise that could have other high quality headphones. Be aware of the quality considering the price. Good Luck!
Easy to put on and off plus gives protection to MP3 player. Also has a belt clip on back. Fits well on the SanDisk MP3 player Sansa m200 series.
Needed a replacement battery for my Canon camera and prefer to buy 'dealer' parts. The new battery works great and holds a charge. And Amazon gt it to me quickly and at a good price.
Way to many model 9250s.... Sold it again on E-Bay.
I received this little thing this christmas and was quite happy with all of its features. It takes nice snapshots, plays mp3's really well, and takes good video. I was quite impressed with the Digital Still Camera, and it has a flash that helps a lot. The Mp3 player is nice too, as it is all in one deal/component. It comes with a bunch of stuff like a tri-pod and earphones, and even a carry-with-case. The screen can be easily used to watch previously taken video and photos in the dark.The video is best in bright light such as outside or in a commercial office building, though as long as you have decent light, your video will come out nice.I recommend a 512 mb memory card and rechargeable batteries, and you are set. It's worth its price and is a sure thing you will use a lot.Have Fun!!!
Had my 901's for over 15 years. Love them. The neighbors will know when you're have a party. There's no reason for anyone, not have something Bose. The headphones alone will improve what your old stereo puts out. And their 12 month Pay it Off with NO interest, makes it convenient and painless.
This was also a product used by my husband and I just continued using it because it does such a good job. It was easy to install and operate.
I have owned an Apex VCR-DVD combo unit for four years. It has served me well. I am in the process of purchasing another unit. I am very satisified with the service.
With the myriad gadgets that I own and who charge with a USB, it was just a matter of time before I needed something like this during long commutes. It works, has a nice solid construction feel to it and its cheap. All in all, no regrets at all.
Bought 3 for my handsets, which were flaking out. Battery reported charged, but calls dropped, headsets died. With the new batteries, everything is like new. Great product.
First of, I agree with the previous reviewer: this strap is not a tight fit. That is why I like it. I don't need the strap to fit my hand. Actually I like it loose so I can shift my hand and fingers between the regular shutter and the one on the grip in vertical mode. I only use it around my wrist when I walk around and switch positions. It's an added insurance of sort for me.I also have a second hand Nikon strap (about 30 years old) just works like this one but better made this Tamrac - better plastic connector, narrower and stronger strap, etc. But this Tamrac strap gets the same job done. Like the Nikon, Tamrac has a shoulder strap that connects with this short hand strap.I especially like the quick connectors on the strap: when I don't need the grip and put the camera on a tripod, only a short stem of the strap is left on the camera, so less struff get in the way. And the little stem is quite useful when walking around with the camera in hand.But I don't need the long strap because I also carry a Tamrac bag (System 6 mostly, but if necessary I have a System 12). Just love Tamrac stuff, reasonably priced, very endurable, plain looking, light weight, but extremely functional.
I have owned both RCA and Sony Direct TV receivers for several years. I understand Sony either no longer makes them, or no longer makes the Ultimate TV Direct TV receiver. The one advantage of the Sony is that their menuing system is very intuitive. The RCA on the other hand, requires manual searching to figure out the commands=not intuitive. Does a lot of cool things though. I am a firm believer in Direct TV as being the best method of viewing. Highest resolution for the best price. Additionally, except in all but the heaviest rains, the reliability is superb. I was a cable subscriber for years, and would have blackouts that lasted for 3 days at times. My friend signed up with cable and went through 6 digital receivers in 6 weeks. (I know that is probably the exception) I find a lot of cable subscribers very happy with their service.Anyhow, the RCA is a very nice unit, and is offered at such a good price, it makes Direct TV affordable. Works well, has relatively good reliability (I have had one problem with the Sony, and one with the RCA, after several years of usage)Check out the Ultimate TV receivers, or TIVO. Once you experience them, their is no going back. Hope this helps.
After trying to get any of the Linksys Wireless Print Servers to work for the last couple of days, I find out from their helpdesk they do not work with many of the multifunction printers offered . Be careful before you go through what I did.
Prior to using these cables on my widescreen monitor, I used VGA cables. The images and fonts on my monitor always had a slight ghosting effect that I wondered if it was caused by electronic interference from the other equipment in my room. It was not enough to ruin the picture, but enough to mar what the monitor was capable of producing. But once I attached the DVI-I Dual Link cable, the ghosting disappeared and everything was sharp as a tack. It was great to see that a simple cable change cleared up the image instead of it being something much more expensive.
love it i had rca befor that did not work as good as this i put one out side 75ft away at the barn and still works great
1) The iPod Mini will not connect as long as the adapter is installed. Instead, I need to remove the adapter and let it wobble there on the top. 2) There is no way to push the side buttons without first feeling for the correct button, then gripping the entire unit. Pressing the buttons without full grip only pushes the iH4 to the side.3)Gives the impression that it includes the remote, but doesn't.4) The display is too bright and sports high intensity LEDs to add to the illumination.5) Sleep (the best feature of iHome units) is a small button rather than a large bar like snooze.
I have nothing to add regarding the features of this product, except the quality of prints far exceeded my expectations out of the box. I was pleased with this printer until it began to malfunction. After just a couple of months the paper intake roller began to pull harder on one side than the other causing the paper to wrinkle and jam. The good news is, Epson customer service is top notch! After attempting (and failing) to troubleshoot the problem, the very polite tech support guy is sending me a replacement by Fedex.Did I buy a faulty machine? Probably. But the fact that Epson is willing to stand behind their products, no questions asked, speaks volumes to me. Wish me luck with the next one!
My car has the old audio system that do not have AUX inputs. This cassette adapter works flawlessly to address the issue.This is a reasonably priced and good quality product.That being said, the audio quality won't be the same as what you would have if you have a true AUX input or even CD quality. The audio quality is however at par with any Cassettes. I think it is restricted by the cassette player and its technology than having anything wrong with this product.Good value for money.
Much has been written about the poor display on the m505. As the owner of a Cassiopeia E-125, and a former owner of both a Palm IIIc and the Handspring Visor Prism, I think I can help make sense of it all. For ease of reference, here they are in the order of brightness of the display:1. Visor Prism -- Absolutely the brightest Palm display out there, including the new Clie n710 and 610 models from Sony. It's active-matrix back-lit display is bright and text is very readable. The expandable modules are a great idea, but I never took advantage of any of them. My only complaint about the Prism is that is was just too darn big and heavy. It's a bit boxy, and just felt like a weight when carried in a shirt pocket. In sum, awesome screen, but mediocre form factor still makes this a winner.2. E-125 -- If you're in the market for a PocketPC, I think this is the way to go. The screen is gorgeous, and Microsoft's clear type font technology is really something. The display has more colors, and is larger than Palm displays, allowing you to really spend some quality time reading books or playing games. The new Windows Media Player 7.1 is also a vast improvement over former versions, and transferring audio files to the unit is a snap. Sound quality is very good, too. I personally prefer the Palm OS -- from running apps to hot-syncing, it's so much simpler and faster. Plus, the PocketPC platform is not nearly as stable in my experience. Programs tend to crash far too frequently, usually taking the entire OS down with it. It's also very easy to have too many apps running at once (not all of them have File/Exit menus), leading to a crash when you run out of memory. Finally, although the units do a whole lot more than the Palms, they are also much bigger -- no fun at all to carry in a pocket.In short, if you are really intrigued by the PocketPC -- hey, different strokes. But if you're a Palm user and happy with the platform, there really isn't a reason to switch, unless multimedia is essential ....3. Palm IIIc -- not as many out there as there used to be, but still worth a look if you can find one. Zippy and attractive, this unit is relatively bright and clear, but not nearly as bright as the Prism. One thing the IIIc and the Prism have that the m505 does not is a brightness control (hold down the power button and the brightness meter appears, giving you control over whether to save power or let it shine). But it comes standard with a serial cradle (ugh!) meaning you'll have to pay extra for a USB cradle, and it's a bit boxy and has a plastic feel to it for my taste. The model has also been discontinued, raising questions about investing in old Palm technology.4. Palm m505 -- First, I must address the rumors that units manufactured outside the U.S. (i.e., in Hungary) are not as bright as the U.S. models. I've seen both U.S. and Hungary models, and there is no difference in the brightness of the display. Check out the m505 FAQs at Palm's web site, where they address this by stating that the rumors are false, and that identical components are used regardless of where manufactured.Next, it's true, this display is the worst of the four units discussed here. But if you consider this model as an m500 (the monochrome version) with color, you won't be disappointed. Side by side, the m505 is much easier to read from all different angles than is the m500. And the color really does enhance the user experience, especially when the unit comes with a terrific app like MGI's mobile photo suite. Who wants to see digital pix on a grey-scale Palm? For the extra $... that Palm charges for a color display, it's just a no-brainer. Color is worth it! I also found that after a few days using this model, my eyes adjusted to the screen, and it was a pleasure to use. Still, Palm might have found a better balance between power conservation and the birghtness on this display -- they erred on the side of conservation, which, based on the reviews right here on Amazon, wasn't the way to go to satisfy most users.Notwithstanding the slightly disappointing screen, the m505 is my choice for daily use. For one, it ships with v.4 of the Palm OS and Desktop for Windows, as well as numerous other bonus apps (Palm Reader, AOL for Palm, and Documents to Go v. 3, to name a few). It also comes standard with a USB cradle, and is both PC and Mac compatible (as are Visors, but not PocketPCs or the Sony Clie, which are PC only).The m505 also offers the SDD/MMC slot for memory and software cards, and neat innovation that works like a charm (my m505 came with the GamesPack card).Finally, the m505 carries on the legendary form factor of the V/Vx models, which ultimately makes this the best PDA for me. Even with the optional Palm slim leather m505 case, the entire thing fits in my shirt pocket with room to spare. It's tiny and attractive, and every button has wonderful, snappy tactile response. The thing just feels great in your hand, and the craftsmanship really shows.The bottom line -- you've really got to go out to a retailer and compare these babies side by side. This model won't be for everyone, especially folks who want to read novels or write lengthy documents directly on their Palm device. For everyday contact and schedule info, and occasional reading and writing, the m505 is a definite winner in my book. A slightly brighter screen would make it perfect and worthy of 5 stars!
Recvd on 4/09/08. Battery lasted 15 mins. LG sent replacement, new batt.last for 45 Minutes. The picture quality is great. So if you got a elec.outlet the cord will reach go for it.
My Dad purchased this item for my daughter. While on a road trip this weekend we noticed a strong smell. It was this DVD player! It is now totally warped and burned inside and out. Save your money; what a disappoinment! And, as other readers said, their is no customer service- the website no longer exists and the phone number is disconnected.
Just wish it was free like the 2009 Sony deck I just purchased for my GF's car...it was already attached to the deck and didn't cost an extra $20+
Great camera! Love it! No problems. Easy to use! About the size of a small mobile phone. Only downside is screen size, would have prefered a larger screen - but I didnt think this deserved to lose a star.
We have been very happy with this camera. We bought it a year and a half ago. Large screen. Good pictures. Small size.Buy extra rechargeable batteries, so you always are ready to put in a fresh pair. The flash will use them up fast.I selected four stars because I would have liked it to be a little quicker to take the picture, and quicker to charge the flash. You will probably only get those features on a digital SLR at a much higher price, however.
I have a pair of Sennheiser MX 500 ear buds that I bought for $14.95 that I really like a lot. I hoped that the MX 75's would be a noticeable improvement over the others due to the fact that they cost twice as much. Maybe it's the fit, but I could never get much bass response. If I held the ear buds just right in my ears they sounded decent, but I can't walk around holding them in place, can I? Yesterday I tried them out while mowing my lawn. About halfway through I went back inside and got out my trusty MX 500's and was much happier with them (they also have a handy volume adjustment built right into the cord). As far as I'm concerned I just wasted $40.
Great lens protection. The filter is clear and does not interfere with what you are photographing. It is difficult to find any other UV filters this thin and in this size.
When I got this the box was banged up a bit. I took it out and found the v shaped antennas were bent a little. I tryed it anyway the way it was and worked realy well. I live in San Diego about 30 Miles from XETV in Tijuana. I can now pick it up with no trouble. For the price I think it is very good. Just a update. After using this and with change in cloud cover I have noticed that I was able to pick up KTLA from Mt. Wilson in LA very good which is 110 miles away. So now I pick up like 30 or so channels. On clowdy days I noticed that the local stations come in better with out having to point the antenna at them. I also tryed the new Clear stream 2 Just to see if it worked any better. I was not able to pick up KTLA as well so I returned it.
I have to tell you I was some what skeptical about how good the picture quality would be when I opened the box and began the installation process. I hooked it up to the HD Scientific Atlantic cable box in the living room and plugged the power in and aimed the antenna in the general direction of the kitchen. I then connected it to the 20 inch LG television and aimed that antenna in the general direction and plugged it in. WOW, picture and sound quality are spectacular. Set up time took 5 minutes, no alignment or tweaking was required. The signal travels through 3 walls and the receiver is right next to a cordless phone. Our cable company stopped the analog signal and a digital cable box is required for each television in the house (at additional cost for each box, of course), I was unwilling to pay a monthly fee to the cable company for service to a television that is only watched 20 or 30 minutes a day for weather and news while the family gets ready in the morning. This is the perfect solution for my problem.
I just bought the Bushnell Perma-Focus and I am actually very satisfied. This technology is amazing, and they're high quality considering I only paid $50.00 for them. I especially like that they are small and handy. I highly recommend the 8 X 25 pair if your going to buy these. I have never been unhappy with anything by Bushnell.
These replacement batteries are great. This phone model is discontinued yet still works to full capacity. It is wonderful that these batteries are available to purchase.
I bought the drive mainly because of the Nero software. Recently began using 8X DVD-R Memorex media but drive does not burn at 8X to DVD-R. Although box and booklet cover state it does, page seven in the instructions states only 4X on DVD-R media. It's very disingenuous of Memorex to call this drive a "True 8X."
I got the 20 page brochure for this cable at CES and you guys are all missing some really interesting details about this product. Come on people, research!Did you know that the special 'high purity copper' is mined by hand...meaning NO tools of any kind...by Tibetan Lhamas for their entire life? Only when these Lhamas reach true Enlightenment while digging will that copper be used. All the rest is thrown into an active volcano.The design for this cable started in the mid 1940's. Denon started the R&D; using the best scientists who had just left the Manhattan Project. They didn't even know how it would be used, they just knew it HAD to be done. Einstein himself was rumored to have weighed in on certain design aspects.The heat shrink tubing is applied by the heat of the eternal flame on JFK's grave by a first generation Kennedy.The sheathing material is knitted in zero G on NASA's 'vomit comet' jets. Did you know only 4 inches of it can be knitted a day? Yeah, see, you feel pretty dumb now.Finally, each cable is encased in a gold sarcophagus and flown to the Vatican on the lap of Tom Hanks for blessing. Denon's shipment facilities are just outside of the Vatican.
I was really please with my purchase, super fast shipping. The cord works very well and is a good deal. I shopped for a cord for quite some time at stores and no one could come close to this price! Definitely buy these types of things at Amazon.
I rated it with two stars for the simple fact that the cable I received is not BELKIN. It doesn't even look like the one on the pic, and is not 16 ft is 15ft. I know is only a foot, but I wish I had it to give my printer some extra wire. The cable I received works fine; its just the false advertising what bother me.
Just bought this for my Ford Explorer. Put the cassette in, it made a couple noises, then ejected after 4 seconds. I tried turning on my iPod first, then inserting the cassette - didn't work. Tried it the reverse - still didn't work. I'm returning it and buying a DLo which got better reviews.
This is a great product, good adapters, works very well. The extension cord is great......works perfect for me.
Purchased based off of price which is less that half of the other choices and one review that stated it works with Windows 7. When I received my shipment one of the first things I noticed is a new sticker on the package that states "Supports Windows 7" so I felt a little easier about my decision. I was transferring files from an XP machine to a new Windows 7 machine. I needed to install the "Easy Transfer Wizard" to the XP machine, this was already installed on the Windows 7 machine. The process to transfer the files was simple. Just started the easy transfer program on the XP & Windows 7 computers, set which files needed transferred and away it went. The process did take a few hours however but it was successful.IMPORTANT: if you are transferring email accounts & settings from outlook or outlook express you will need to have the matching program installed on the new computer. The transfer process moves only files, attachment, settings, etc... It will not transfer your installed programs.Hope this helps anyone and everyone.
This router rocks. I can't say enough good things about it. My home network is a bit more complex than the average home network as I'm running hosted websites, Media Center access from every TV in the house, Linked DirecTV DVRs in every room, multiple XBOXs that each host multi-player games, 5 database servers and another 20 or so devices like laptops, desktops, iPhones, iPads, wii's, all running at the same time and communicating with each other 24/7. I moved to this router because I couldn't take another minute using the Linksys 600N wired ports and the LAN constantly dropping and the issues that would create. I also rarely got Gigabit performance from those wired ports. After moving to this gigabit router, I haven't had a single LAN issue, and simple file copy operations have seen a 5 times performance improvement! Well worth the investment, especially if you have a lot of things running through your internal LAN and/or devices that talk to each other.
This is an excellent router - if all you want is an access point to be able to allow several computers to share your internet connection wirelessly.If you want this router to be able to access another access point wirelessly, the built in firmware will not work. But the beauty of the Linux version (the "L" in "WRT54GL" is that you can go to [...] and download free firmware that will expand this router into an incredible machine that would have cost probably hundreds of dollars more if you tried to find a router that would do everything this can do after the upgrade.Just make sure you follow the instructions VERY CAREFULLYIt does not support the 802.11N standard, which limits it to a speed of 56Mbps
If you like the way this radio looks and like the performance potential and if the reviews are ok, then buy it. I think that since the government hasn't banned this radio from sale, there must be a reason. Perhaps if there were an event in the US of great enough magnitude, the government, including local, state and federal, wouldn't think twice about communicating with someone with a radio of this kind. In a crisis anyone with any kind of radio would be an asset. But please, don't abuse it. Buy two and put one in a metal box of some kind to shield it from EMP. That way, if there is a crisis, you can get back up and running.
Great set, except when viewing HD the commericals are very loud, especially the background music.Also, was not told that in order to view HD I would be required to purchase a special cable box and the monthly cable fee would be greatly increased (Dish network)
For this price, I think this filter is worth it. It build with metal, so you can feel the quality, plus it is light and very tough to protect your lens.
The product does work as advertised, however; I had a difficult time installing the drivers during the setup process. I'm running Windows ME, and noticed that the manufacture placed the drivers in the windows &quot;inf&quot; directory, not the system directory which is generally the default. So, after manually pointing to the proper directory the product installed without fault.The product was recognized as a &quot;General Purpose USB Hub&quot; and created two new drive letters. This allows tremendous versatility. You can open and edit pictures directly on the &quot;smart media&quot; memory card or simply copy them to your local hard drive.Overall, I would recommend this product to friends, but gave it a 3 because the manufacture needs better support (i.e. FAQ pages) and automated installation.
Wy wife always want to have SONY TV and I disagree. I think all the LCD TV shall be pretty much the same.After long search and shopping, finally I bought this SONY LCD KDL40-V2500.Very easy to install, nice appearance and enough funtion to play around. Even I don't have HD cable and HD DVD, the quality still outstanding.Listern to your wife opinion and do it without any other thought. GO FOR SONY!
The best ink cartriges to get are the ones specifically made for the machine. Amazon.com has the lowest price by far.
Despite a few bad reviews from people who don't read the directions on how to use this camera, I think that this is the best camera I have ever owned. The 8x zoom is what sold me on this one. I wanted a digital camera but I didn't want one that only sold digital zoom, which reduces the MP the second you use it. The focus on a few pics has been fussy, but then I learned how to use it. By holding the shutter button halfway down the camera focuses, which takes 2-3 seconds, and when the "action" shot is ready press it down all the way. This mean this takes planning, which is impossible for some. But I have a 16-month old and cathching him smiling is a trick, but I continue to do so with this camera. Also the amount of different modes that this camera contains is amazing. To list a few action, landscape, potrait, black and white, sephia, etc... Well for those in doubt read the directions, you may learn something.
It is a nice camera, I was surprised that after few months I got it, its price went significantly down and the z812 was immediately released.The camera takes some good pictures using the automatic mode. My results are not that good using the other modes, like night, speed, etc. The pictures become pretty grainy so I mostly used the auto-mode. Zoom is good and fast.Something that you will have to do is to procure yourself either the docking station with the rechargeable battery or use rechargeable batteries.The camera can be connected to a PC using USB and you can download your images directly without additional software.The camera's firmware can be upgraded; there is a simple procedure to do it that is highly recommended to improve the quality of your pictures.In summary, nice camera for the price, but get the z812 instead, Kodak may have a good reason to have released this last one so quickly after the z712 and dropped the z712 price so low.
I ordered this keyboard because I prefer to use a touchpad rather than a mouse. The Adesso touchpad works perfectly and the glidepoint feature is really useful. You can scroll up or down simply by sliding your finger up or down along the right side of the pad. The size and placement of the keys is fine. The only thing that stopped me from giving a +5 rating is the key action. I'm used to typing fast on a laptop that has a very smooth, light action. The Adesso keys require a much harder touch and when I'm typing fast I tend to skip characters too often so that I have to slow down. Plus, I think the keys are quite noisy compared to other keyboards. The glidepoint feature makes up for the harder-to-use keys, but I would sure like to have both the glidepoint AND quiet keys with a smooth light touch.
One black, one white, one 18% gray. All three are about the size of a credit card. Comes with a neckstrap. I'm not sure how this product could be improved. The set is perfect for setting white balance and exposure with one test shot, and small enough that it isn't a major request to ask your subject to hold it up while you take a shot.The "user's guide" actually had some helpful tips. Like walk through your venue prior to a shoot and take quick test shots with the cards in frame as you walk through the different lighting conditions of the various areas you intend to shoot in. This way you get your WB test shots out of the way early and the files are all right next to each other on your memory card, easily organized. This would be ideal for weddings, for example.The shipping was really fast! I placed my order on Sunday, got it today (Thursday).
I purchased this case to enable me to use unused hard drives with our Dish DVR receiver. Connected to Dish USB, I am able to move instructional (DIY etc) videos and movies from the DVR to the external hard drives, woodworking on one (black), Food network (blue) on another, Sci-Fi (red) on yet another, etc. I am able to unplug one NexStar then plug in another NexStar and Dish recognizes them and I can play back HD movies from the NexStar enclosure - Great enclosures
I recieved this frame as a Christmas present. I was aware beforehand and transfered all of my pictures into a compatable memory stick. Christmas morning I opened the package, and inserted my memory stick and it was ready to go! I evened added the pictures that we're taken during the day.
Thought I had looked up the right bag to go with my laptop and found this one on Amazon for a great price. Bought and received it from an individual. The bag was in perfect condition and arrived as described. Problem is, my Dell Latitude D620 does not fit in the padded laptop insert. This could be an error on my part looking up the wrong bag or on the seller's part mislabeling the model he had. I still use the bag; I just put the laptop in the main pocket. Not great, but it works. This will be my second Dell bag (first one fit great and lasted through 6 years of heavy use). In and out of airports, rental cars, and hotel rooms multiple times a month. Quality bag that will last (just make sure it will fit your specific laptop!).
I can't complain about the cost, I actually won these, so mine were free.These headphones provide hours of wireless listening throughout your house and even the surrounding outdoors. The sound quality is ok, the low is good, the midrange is ok, but the high just sucks. With some EQ adjustment they sound better but they always seem to have too low of a tone for my taste. They completely cover the ears and block most outside sound which helps in noisy areas. They are rather comfortable but due to the ear pressure after about an hour or so they become uncomfortable.Let me go over a quick Pros and Cons list:Pros:- Good wireless reception, works well all around the house and even near by outdoors. Similar range to a good cordless phone.- Good low and ok midrange.- Fairly lightweight for this type of device.- Comes with everything you need including batteries.- Easy to setup.Cons:- Bad highrange, low tone.- Becomes uncomfortable after a while due to the pressure of the pads.- When the batteries get low the tuning may have to be adjusted some times, but not really a problem I had much.In the end I have found it a useful product to have if you like walking around your house listening to tunes from your computer or some other non-portable device. If you want great &quot;highs&quot; look elsewhere, but for general listening these will provide you with a relatively cheap, average wireless solution. For this I give the product 3 stars.
Just received this and it looks old. All around the edges the rubber is pealing off the flexible fabric. In addition, it is too tight, not deep or wide enough to fit my Jornada 520. No slot for stylus. Top flap barely covers the PDA to reach the velcro. Not enough protection for the PDA if dropped. The belt quick disconnect is the only good feature of this pouch. I'm using an old Nintendo game boy case and have yet to find a better hip pouch. This is the risk of buying without seeing the product first. If Amazon was local, I'd return this pouch.
I received this item as a birthday gift and the dvd's only played in black &amp; white. The games were of poor quality and outdated...whatever happened to pacman, ms.pacman, etc..I returned the gift to the store and was issued a gift receipt, I purchased another unit even though the salesperson said that people were returning this player due to the defects and the same defect was apparent. I was given a gift card and I ordered the 8' inch silver polaroid, so far everything's working but it has no games attached. Target need to remove this item off its shelves and websites
loved the decals, they worked well! there were 2 letters that I wasn't sure where to place on a laptop keyboard, since it's smaller than a regular keyboard for a CPU, but overall, they look great and have not peeled off.
There is nothing complicated about this item.I use it for my K610i Sony Ericsson Phone.This size allows me to have a lot of MP3 files on my mobile phone.Price now for 1GB is much better so I would recommend buying 1GB instead of 512MB.
The device is compact and works as advertised. I have used it with my Powerbook 12" (running Panther) and with the following peripherals: Compact Flash Cards 64MB, 128MB, 1 GB, external hard drive controller through USB2.0, Logitech wireless keyboard, Canon USB printer, Logitech WebCam. So far very pleased with the product. Highly recommend. Saves a lot of cable clutter on my desk.Design is cheap (plastic), but looks sturdy enough to last. Also comes with an external power supply, which so far I only needed to power the external hard drive.
The product works as intended. It covers quite an area front and back and behind walls.The barking sound may sound fake after some time but it does serve the purpose of raising an alarm in case of intruders.You have to adjust and familiarise with the 'range' and volume. Too high range and volume may raise unnecessary alarm and disturb the peace.The unit also goes into dormant mode if left 'on' for prolong period. I do not know why. But that can be overcome easily by switching on/off periodically. Just watch out if you go for long holiday away.
This is the biggest purchase mistake I have made in selecting support equipment for my Canon dRebel (300D). I have never used the case since purchase and think I never will.I bought the case because all my 35mmSLRs have always had a case. My problems started when I found the case blocks almost all access ports: CF memory, battery and printer. It will not work with any of my telephoto lenses on the camera. The final blow came when I purchased a BGE-1 Battery Grip - that BGE-1 has never left the camera since. The battery grip size and bulk precludes any chance of using the EH16L Case - and the utility of the BGE-1 (see my review) for portrait and professional work takes priority over any protection offered by the case.Using a hip bag, backpack bag for casual shoots or vacation and a monster bag for professional shoots gives enough storage protection for my plastic bodied dRebel.Casual use of the dRebel for the recreational photographer - would probably be the best use for this case. In my experience - only a few owners of the Rebel use the case - even if they have not accessorized the camera.The case becomes useless when adding on an eyepiece extender (EP-EX15 - see my review), telephoto lens, filter sets, lens cleaners - all this and you're better off with a hip bag or backpack bag. Padded bags offer more flexability and versatility than does the hardcase.The cost and quality are secondary to the usefulness of the product - which seems to get in the way as we all move further into the world of digital photography. Even my point and shoot cases (for Canon Powershot A75 and A85 cameras) have room for an an extra battery set, CF memory cards and lens cleaning rags.Serious photographers will find this type of case useless as the accessory list to your camera grows!
The sound on these is really good. It's just a shame that Sony absolutely found the WORST material they could find to make the cord. After 3 WHOLE WEEKS they were falling apart! The rubber/plastic on the cord is some of the shoddiest stuff I've seen on any consumer product.
Very nice quality leather, like the option of keeping the belt clip on or off (screw removal kit included.) Nice, tight fit with the palm.
The printing is very good quality and sometimes the copies are better than the originals! The colors are brilliant and very true to the original image. Have't tried printing photos yet.I've had some difficulty with margins--sometimes the printer leaves a little off the right side. Also having some trouble understanding all the directions for scanning and therefore have trouble getting it to do what I want. This may not be the fault of the manual, but my lack of time to really study it.
I have a custom built car that I want to sound nice outside but don't need all of the noise and rumble inside. I reupholstered the trunk, behind the seats, and door interiors. The product works well and went on easy. It not only killed a lot of noise but some sympathetic vibrations that kicked in at various speeds or under load. The interior is much quieter now and the stereo is enhanced by not having the unintended noises. It was a good purchase.
I wanted to add another item to my order from the same supplier, however I found it impossibel to find out how to do this from the Amazon system. I believe this option requires improvement.
I love these headphones. The bass is sharp and acurrate and doesn't muddy out the mid and highs. Clear full sound. You'll hear sounds in your favorite songs that you never heard before!I'm a big Bose fan and didn't want to spend $100 on high qualify in-ear head phones and these compare very favorably!Awesome - I use these for working out and the sound quality is so good I use them all the time now!They come with 3 different size in ear pieces depending on your ear size. Very comforable and durable. I have a pair of Sennheiser that I paid about $35-40 for and these BLOW THEM AWAY!You will love these headphones.
I bought this UPS and only have an iMac plugged into it. Shortly after I bought (about a couple of months) this the overload light kept coming on and shutting down. The battery didn't even work like it was supposed to. The power goes out, and so does your computer. I would avoid this unit. Yes, it's cheaper than most but you get what you pay for. Actually, in my case less than what I paid for.
I just recently purchased this lens for my Nikon D3000. I am graduating from the 18-55mm kit lens my camera came with :) I'm so far happy with my purchase, the AF feature DOES NOT work with my camera, because I have a lightweight camera and this type of camera doesn't house the AF motor, it is in the lenses, so watch out new buyers when you are picking lenses! ;) other than getting used to manually focusing my main gripes are that all my images are very noisy :( I guess the ISO is set really high (which is expected with a zoom), and the last thing I'm kind of unhappy about is that when your lens is on 'macro' function for maximum zoom, you have to be at least a couple feet from your subject, there's no real 'macro' capabilities (at least not the way I usually think of them) but it does have an amazing zoom range!
I have no complaints. I have had this camera for over a year and a half and it has been reliable, fast, and gives me crisp, quality photos! The only option I wish this camera had was a better stabilization mode to prevent blurred pictures, but the software edits the blur without reducing the quality. Blurry pictures are not a problem as long as you know how to aim and shoot. Everyone loves playing with my camera because it has many cool features to make your photos fun! I highly recommend this camera (especially to beginners or for those who just want a simple camera that can capture those precious moments, with high quality photos). Excellent camera overall! ;)
Note that while the color of the cable in the photo is white, that isn't necessarily what will arrive. Mine just came today and it is gray. In focusing more on the content of the advertisement, nowhere was white specified, but I needed white, so this is a bit of a disappointment.
These are old school small headphones and are not particularly stylish. OK, they're ugly. That said, the sound is waaaay excellent. Get over it. Do you want sound better than 'phones costing 4 to 8 times this much or do you want to be stylish? At $32, you've really got to give them a try. Don't be misled by a few average ratings, because audiophiles are notoriously inclined to diss everything but their favorites. I have a good music system, plus a high tech computer with an excellent sound card, and these headphones rock on both.
I got this for my trip to miami. I have to say I don't see any difference in the pictures with it compare to with out it. I am no expert may be you need expert vision to see the difference.
After about two months of reading reviews and asking questions, I had it narrowed down to the DV525 and Toshiba's SD1200. Both were on sale last weekend. The latest issue of Home Theater magazine has a good article on the Pioneer, but was still worried about the dark picture I was reading about, also the artifacts on the Toshiba display. I wrote to the author of the review; he was kind enough to respond and reiterate his thoughts on the Pioneer being a worthy DVD player. He then pointed me to the technical editor of the magazine who had more hands on time with both players. The T.E. also responded (same day!)with what finally swayed me; Both are excellent players, but if it were him purchasing, would take the Pioneer for a 4:3 display, and the Toshiba on a 16:9 display. Sold to the man with the 4:3 set. Took about 10 minutes to connect and setup. 30 minutes to calibrate picture (I'm picky and want a clear, sharp display). Started the first movie (Godzilla 98) and could not stop grinning. Excellent picture, great sound even from Pro-Logic receiver. Heard no transport noise at &quot;low theater&quot; volume. No problems with The Matrix. Why only four stars? Nothing is perfect, but I haven't found anything wrong. Excellent player!
I have only used my pressure cooker one time, and it was the first time in my life that I have ever used a pressure cooker. It was awesome. The meat fell off of the bone and tasted so healthy. This is a great one. Large enough to do just about anything you want. Instruction booklet very clear. Beautiful stainless steel and a cinch to clean up. Much nicer than the aluminum ones I have also looked at. This is a very well made cooker. Nice, sleek style. Can't wait to use more, but want to research recipes on-line. There were many good, basic recipes in the instruction booklet, but I would like to see some that are more appealing to my family's appetite. I highly recommend the purchase ofthis pressure cooker, and I highly recommend checking out the prices on amazon.com
I've had this laptop for 1 week and am very pleased. It weights just 5 pounds (which it very important for me). Key pros: large hard drive (120GB), good performance (Core 2 Duo at 1.66GHz), Full Keyboard (dedicated page up/down, Home/End keys), excellent screen (for watching movies), clean look (black with copper trim). One con: a built in mic would be nice for Skype calls. Works well with a plug in mic but one more item to schlep. As to battery life, my key test is weather I can view a full length movie on a battery charge. I tend to run these from a thumb drive and I ran a 2 hour, 18 minute movie this way with 8% battery life remaining (wireless off). On a flight I wouldn't watch anything longer.
I never tried a Tamrac camera bag before, and I must say that I really like this model. Nice durable construction with a padded interior to protect your camera(s) and equipment. That being said, I am a little dubious about the claim that it will fit two SLRs with lenses attached. Certainly if your lenses are fixed then it shouldn't be a problem, but if both are equipped with zooms then you may run out of room. I have a Nikon D70s, and with the 18-70mm DX kit lens attached it reaches just about to the center of the bag or slightly past it. Either way, two cameras like that would result in the lenses touching tightly at the caps. As my other camera is a Coolpix 5400 room isn't an issue, but it did factor into me giving the Pro 4 stars instead of 5. So basically, if you have one SLR and want a roomy bag with adjustable dividers and pocket space then this may be what you're looking for, otherwise you may want to look for a larger model.
My brother and I bought this for my dad for Christmas and he LOVES it...he spends all his free time playing with it. We got him the Dummies book to go with it, which he liked/used. Good buy!
Well as I always say, if you want the best of anything, go to the speacialists. When it comes to getting sneakers, you go to a sneaker store. Pizza, you go to an Italian pizza only spot. If you want a Mercedes Benz, don't go to a used car dealer, go to a Benz dealer.If you want good audio on your PC, don't go to Logictec, Creative(yes, that's right), Labtec, Yamaha(yes), Sony (yes...) or any of these companies who make speakers as an afterthought. You go to comapanies who specialize in speakers. JBL, Polk and the like. Edirol(Roland) is in that class as they specialze in studio gear. That alone will tell you that you will be getting premium sound before even listening to it!I bought these sound unheard based on the company and the fact that they are studio monitors, not just mere PC(cheap) speakers. These have 10 watts each speaker, so that alone tells you that it will be half-way decent. Then they are two-way. Most PC speakers are full-range, BS speakers. Finally, they are studio monitors! That alone tells you that the sound HAS to be on point or that could not have a good name in the music industry.The fact that they are monitors means that you get excellent stereo separation, clarity and even depth(more so on the 20 watt models). Most people do not know what true sound sounds like, so these will not be appreciated by them. These monitors can sound better than you home stereo. The bass does not reach the lows that it should, but reaches more than many of those that come with subs(you can add one to these too). These are unbeatable (in this range) for their clarity and precision. If you are REALLY into it, they do have some that pump 50, 75 watts and up in EACH speaker, but where I live I have to keep it quiet. You cannot go wrong with these at all.
WOWThat's just about all I can say about the new Nano. I just got this nifty little thing this Christmas Morning, and I can already call myself an expert with it. Now, if that doen't tell you how easy to use this thing is, I don't know what will.There are so many things tha just WOW me, but mostly its the sound quality. This is my first Mp3 player ever, and i'm glad that I didn't just settle for the first generation. The sound on this thing is amazing. Talk about turning your whole life into a movie, complete with music. I just put the earbuds in my ears, turn up the volume, and tune out the world.But, I have to say that the earbuds are a little bit uncomfertable. But, how can something be compleatly comfertable with things stuck into your ears?Also, iTunes was extreamly easy to use. It downloaded in about 5 or 10 minutes, and was ready to use right away. The result? Having music on my iPod only two hours after taking it our of the package. The only thing: there is really no instruction manual, not that you need one. I was able to just go and mess around in iTunes for about ten minutes and find out how to sync stuff into my iPod, but still. But, I didn't even read the ITUNES HELP thingy that they had, so that's probably why it took me so long to find out how to sync! :)I love that apple finally got a nano that comes in color. When I started shopping for an iPod, I consitered getting an iPod Mini because then I could get one in that light green, my favorite color. But, iPod minis die after about a year and a half of use, so I wanted something that would last me a while. Long story short: I went to the apple website and cames across their new 2nd gereration iPod Nanos, and put one of those on my Christmas Wishlists instantly.To a kid like me, being able to chose your own color is the best thing next to slice bread. With all that peer preasure, it's fun to be able to show off your inner self with the color of your iPod.Overall, apple listened to everything that their customers said, and put everything that we wanted into a compleatly cool iPod.Oh, and one last thing: the 24 hour battery life is really cool, and the battery would probably last 10 or so hours if you were doing something other than listening to music (as most of us do).I LOVE MY NEW IPOD!!!!!
The picture shows a cable with individual SC connectors, I don't know what the connector is called that I received, but it is not as the picture depicts...
This is a great card and a great idea from a reliable company - as long as you don't have a complex system running Windows 2000.After I installed this card on my system, all chaos broke loose. This eventually caused Windows 2000 to become corrupt and crash and burn. I had to totally rebuild my system from scratch, wasting many hours. So it is buyer beware.It turns out that this card needs four IRQs. Now I already had a soundcards, a couple of Adaptec brand SCSI cards, and a graphics adapter. Problem is that under Windows 2000, all of these PCI cards are assigned IRQ 9. (The only way to prevent this (on my system anyway) is to disable ACPI Power Management - a job bigger than Ben Hur). Result: hardware conflict, system freeze-ups, driver corruption, and BSODs (Blue Screen of Death).In summary: The DuoConnect 3121 is a good card. But if you run Windows 2000, have a lot of PCI cards, and you don't know an IRQ from ACPI or BSOD, then better stay away from it. Go for something simpler, like an Adaptec 4300. I am told that the DuoConnect 3121 installs without problems on Windows XP, which is more flexible with IRQs.Yet I do not entirely blame the Adaptec company for the problem - though they could have warned me, the unsuspecting consumer, about the insallation risks in the marketing brochures! So therefore only 3 stars.I can't fault Adaptec on their very good support. Adapter cards from other companies are cheaper than Adaptec brand, but the Adaptec support is worth the extra money. Which is why I replaced this card with another card from the same company. Adaptec refunded my original purchase price (but not the many wasted hours). So therefore at least 3 stars.
I work for a medium sized company, and we picked up around 40 of these monitors about 1 year ago. After about a year, the monitors seem to have a problem with their power supply. The blue monitor LED will flash, but have trouble allowing the display to show up on screen. its usually a gradual thing. You'll have this happen at the one year mark, and it will take your monitor a few seconds to kick on. A few weeks later you'll wait a few minutes while the LED flashes before the monitor finally kicks on. Eventually the thing just dies, or takes so long to kick on that it becomes useless to wait for it. At this time, we don't have any working VG730m models left. When they do work, they look great, but I would save your money for a model that has passed the test of time. You definitely don't want to buy this model used.
For about 25 bucks, this remote gave me something that the cable company remote couldn't do... the ability to learn the controls for my Olevia TV!This may not sound like a big deal, but those that own Syntax Olevia TVs know that most universal cable remotes do not come with built in Olevia codes. It may sound lazy, but keeping one remote for volume and power and another for changing cable channels becomes a drag.Even though this Sony remote had no codes for Olevia, the learning function quickly allowed me to EASILY program the volume and power controls. Compared to other remotes with learning functions I have used in the past, the Sony was a breeze to "teach."I quickly entered the code for the Motorola HD cable box, and the other 2 remotes quickly went into a drawer. Problem solved!
Pros:I love it. I am on my second one. You can put long secure logons and passwords and the mouse will remember them for you.Cons:After the computer has been on a while it will not recognize that a logon us up and needs rebooting. The prompt sometimes comes up when there is no visible logon screen. Makes you think that a site is trying to steal your password in the background. I had the first one for 2 years and this on for a little over 3 months with no theft. Must be some kind of glitch.Bottom line - I will buy another.
I agree with most other folks that this device posseses great sound, and that the design is fantastic. However, I do think that the manufacturers mis-stated the life of a single charge. There's no friggin' way my Carbon could last 12 hours of continuous play!
This is a good camera that you can take anywhere. It is easy to use and easy to download pictures to yourcomputer
The sound quality on these is poor, and you will find yourself immediately replacing them with something better - so don't waste your money. The center speaker sounds muddy and is not as good as the built-in speakers on my Toshiba TV - we don't even use the center speaker because it is so difficult to understand spoken dialog with it. After about a week I replaced it with a Polk (admittedly more expensive).
This review will compare the Sansa to my Ipod Nano.1. The Sansa is a plug-n-play USB drive. Simply plug up and drag files onto your player. The ipod can only be loaded through I-tunes (Apples specific software for IBM compatible machines). I really dislike the I-tunes software. It is clumsy and not very user friendly. It does not have the look, feel, functionality of your typical windows or MS Office type applications.2. The Sansa cost was much less than my ipod Nano while offering greater functionality (movies, pictures, and 4 GB's not including the expansion card option).3. The ipod Nano has superior sound quality. No question.4. The Ipod standard headphones are a higher quality. Not only the sound, but the construction. The headphone wire is much thicker and they generally feel more rugged.5. The Sansa holds more than music. Pictures, FM radio, movie clips. The Ipod Nano is only a music player. I realize that Ipod has other models that do more, but the price tag also increases.6. Ipod converts files to a .AAC format. No, you can not share music files without the conversion done with itunes.7. Lastly, Ipod has superior accessories. They have hundreds of options for cases, mounting fixtures, color skins, etc. Sansa has limited accessories.Based on this review, I hope you can choose the best one for you. Personally, all things considered, the Sansa was the best choice for me. I am use to the windows style file system and really like features for the cost. People really into accessories would probably prefer Ipod.
I have owned the Nikon CoolPix 950 for two months and when I go to turn it on from the electronic adaptor it won't turn on. If I go back an hour later and try it it turns on and will work fine but every time I try to use it I have to wonder whether or not it will work. They don't send enough documentation to tell where to ask about getting it fixed. I ordered it but still don't know who to contact. I use it for my business so am very concerned. I'd like some help from Nikon.
This DVD player will play some DVD's but not others. It is very frustraiting to bring home a new dvd and it blinks blue the whole time you use it. I would not recommend anyone buy this.
I really like this radio, it has great sound and I like the digital feature, is easy to tune, has great reception ability, the only problem is after about 1 year the power button malfunctions and I have to get a new one, but I figure for the price and convenience of it it is worth it to get a new one as I have not found any other portables I like. I especially like that it turns itself off after 90 min as I usually listen to it at night when I can't sleep, otherwise it would be on all night. I wish it had some sort of small light in the dial so I could see in the dark. I will keep using this radio as long as they make it.
Wasted money.I went through two of these. Each time, it arrived broken. Of course, it would have helped if the shipper had bother to use packing materials either time.The Metra looks nice enough, but the faceplate poses problems. If you use the Metra faceplate, it leaves a large gap around the face of the head unit. If you use the faceplate from the head unit, there is a large gap between it and the rest of the Metra trim.There is no way to combine the two face plates, so you are stuck with deciding which option is less ugly. The gap is substantial enough that you can see through to the back.I will say that this kit is better than its predecessor, the 99-5200. But at the end of the day, the faceplate issue is a killer.I ended going with a Scosche kit instead. Let's see how that works.
I thought I'd wait a few months after I bought these to post a review.After having broken them in, I am simply amazed at the consistent sound quality across all types of uses and musical genres.. classical, rock, metal, movies, video games, etc... Having said this, I'm certainly no die hard audiophile (I'm coming from a 15 year old set of $50 Sonys {may I am an audiophile having spent $50 on headphones when I was 10}). Digressing, these phones have gotten better and better over the months. I just got back from a week of photo shoots out of town. I listened to music over my ipod headphones, my car system, and my friends stereo. I got home, put these cans on, and was once again blown away by the difference in sound quality.Comfortable, durable so far (five months), excellent sound quality, reasonably priced.
Case seems fine for the tripod. Rugged material looks like it will hold up well. Only problem is that the carrying strap is a little short. Makes it a little hard to carry over your shoulder.
I bought this mouse a few weeks ago. Within a few days, the mouse was acting up: clicking randomly, periodically ceasing to function, and scrolling without my input. I called and complained to Microsoft, whose tech support insisted I must have "misused" the mouse and caused it to break. They refused to replace the mouse or even allow me to ship it back for repairs. Now, the mouse is getting very bad. It will close browser windows and attempt to scroll about once every two to three minutes. I recently trashed the Optical in favor of a comperable Logitech infrared mouse, which I have had no problems with, and like very much.
I bought this TT last spring and here is what I think about it so far:The term "you get what you pay for" certainly applies to this turn table. I wish I would have done more research before buying this product. Not that it's horrible, it's a decent turntable. My biggest complaint is the "hum" you hear, that I cannot get rid of. Plus it does make some popping sounds even on brand new records. The best feature for me is that all you have to do is press the start button, and the record will automatically start playing, and when it's done, the arm will automatically go back into place. And as many others have stated, the RCA cable is WAY too short. But the built in pre amp does come in handy if your a receiver doesn't have a phono out put.I'm currently looking (and saving) for a higher end TT like the Rega, but that is a manual drive belt TT, which you have to place the needle onto the record and also put it back into place once it's done. But from what I've read, the quality difference is night and day compared to the cheaper ones.
This modem is a very cost efficient product for you to receive the internet from your ISP. This required a very simple hook up between your internet cable & router. At this price, it pays for itself in about 8 - 9 months versus renting from your ISP.
I purchased this bag because I saw it on display at my local Apple store, and liked its versatility, size and weight. I purchased it online for my 15.4 Macbook Pro unibody--thinking it would be a perfect fit. To my surprise, even though it's marketed as a 15.4 bag, it was not.The problem lies with the interior compartment designed to house the laptop--it's far too big! It's probably two inches too wide for my computer, which allows the laptop to flap around without restraint. This problem could have been mitigated, to some extent, by allowing the securing strap to be adjusted, but it, unfortunately, can't be--it's merely a flexible strap with velcro on one end, intended to snug to the answering velcro piece on the outside of the compartment. Since the partner piece is a small square, located at the top, you can't simply pull the strap tighter by securing it lower on the flap. Very disappointing!While I think this is a nice bag in theory, I can't recommend it for anyone with a macbook, or indeed any slimline laptop. It doesn't offer enough protection or security.
I've been using these for a few years now, never had one issue with any so far. Used mostly in Plextor burners.
This gateway rocks!! I've used Linksys equipment for a while and this is by far the best of the bunch. The signal strength puts my old router to shame (and I had one of the signal booster boxes from Linksys connected to it!). Configuration was a snap and the administration features are top notch. I would suggest getting one for anyone who wants the perfect all-in-one solution to their networking needs.
Better than purchasing another Invisible Fence dog collar battery. These batteries work as advertised and the price in comparison to IF is more in line and reasonable. Would purchase these again in a heartbeat.
After 3 months of ownership:Very capable little camera with excellent 6x zoom.Could use even more telephoto.Wish it had manual shutter-priority.2 megapixel is fine for regular snapshots, but you need 3+ MP when cropping/enlarging your photos.Great, simple digital camera for typical user.
I bought mine in January 2006. I was quite pleased with the set initially. In September 2007 the set started flickering; then it only the top half of the screen will show and then revert to a full screen after about 30 minutes.Philips customer service cannot/will not help. A $3000 plus TV set ought to last for a little more than 18 months.Please look at other brands and STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT. And, please Google Philips plasma tv sets and see what others are experiencing with Philips' products.
I really cannot say more about this camera than what others reviewed here. If you can live with the excellent lens which ranges from the equivelent of 28mm wide angle to 300mm telephoto in 35mm film cameras then you do not need to spend $1000+ on a dSLR. The lens' range takes you from shooting interiors (mostly all of a room) to true telephoto (6X a normal lens in 35mm film cameras). Also it is threaded for 58mm filters! One could put a UV or 1A filter on the front to protect the lens. Or use a circular polarizer to get that deep blue sky effect on a nice sunny day. The lens is permantely afixed so there is no dust problem on the sensor as with dSLRs. Its a pain to try to clean them yourself or expensive to send them out.The above alone would justify this camera as a winner but there is more.The camera shoots in RAW. RAW is equivelent of a digital negative. One can manipulate the image (exposure, noise, white balance, etc.) BEFORE saving it a a TIF (high quality) or JPEG. This feature is always found on the dSLRs. There is a freeware program that is much better than the provided one for processing RAW. Google "freeware" "RAW". I'm sure you will find it.One should consider this camera more of a dSLR without the high price tag rather than a point and shoot. In fact, if you are looking for a dSLR I advise you to get this if you will not have the need to change lenses.As you may have noticed, I feel that this baby is the best deal out in cameraland for features and price.
I bought this Amp used, with a pair of Sony XPlod 12" speakers and an enclosure. It's running via RCA jacks from a cheap Pioneer CD player.You can see the setup here: [...]Although someone told me using the Sony amps bridged they burn out easy, I've been running mine pretty loud (unbridged!) for a couple years without any issues whatsoever. The amp has plenty of power, more than I need, really.
I am a verizon fios customer. I noticed my surround sound has this annoying humming sound and It was driving me nuts, I get the humming when watching tv, playing game or even using my htpc. I decided to find out the root cause and i realized it was the coax cable that was causing all the chaos. I unscrewed the coax cable from the back of my DVR and the humming stopped. I decided to google the issue and i ended up getting this product, I unscrewed the coax cable from the wall (not from the back of the dvr) and plugged the isolation transformer, then plugged the coax into my isolation transformer and issue was resolved. I BELIEVE my sound quality improved too!UPDATE!!I ended up loosing some channels... Not channels I watch frequently but sucks though
It works out of the box. The delivery is super fast (took only 2 days).
If you use the "Windows" key on your keyboard, then this is probably the mini-keyboard you want. SIIG makes one that is decent but doesn't have the key. Adesso makes other keyboards like this one, and which one works best for you you probably depends on what keys you need and where. Look at the bottom row, look a the "Enter" key, there will be variations from what you may be used to. After using this keyboard at work, I bought one for home. Sure, it doesn't have the normal numeric keys, but I reach for the mouse a lot more often than I reach for those, and it is considerably closer now. I recommend this keyboard.
Looking for a table radio with good looks,easy to use, excellent sound and nothing else you've just found it.
My Dell desktop cd-drive stopped working and I needed to install Turbotax. I ordered the Targus based upon mostly positive reviews and the fact it didnt need a power cord.I received the drive in 2 days from Amazon, and from the time I opened the Targus box, I was installing turbotax in less than 60 seconds! The product works as advertised with no hassles at all. Strongly recommend.
I bought this printer on the recommendation of the Lexmark sales rep.Setup was a breeze with Windows XP. The test page printed with no problems and a Word document also was hassle free.Photos are a different story! I spent 4 hours trying to get a digital photo to print correctly, all to no avail! They either made it look like I took a picture of Stretch Armstrong or were so distorted as to be unrecognizable. I even had one picture come out approximately 1" wide x 4" long!!! All of this was done with software provided with the printer for "ease of use".This dog went back to (retail location) the next morning to be exchanged for an HP 1115.
I bought 2 Linksys LNE100TX cards and one 5 port HUB. The connection is very simple and it works in the first 5 minutes on my Windows 2000 PC. My Windows NT 4.0 PC still can connect to other Win NT PC, but the Win2K PC lost the connection. I can get another 4-5 minutes connection back if I reboot the Win2K PC, but this is not it suppose to work. I download the latest driver from the Web, but still couldn't fix this problem.
I've been waiting on the delivery for this camcorder lets see what happens as far as the delivery goes and the condition it arrives in and i'll give you guys and update on that. But what;s really boggling my mind is the night vision!!!
Even though I didn't realize this AF didn't work with my D3000 until after I opened it and read the manual, I decided to try it anyway with the manual focus. With this lens you really don't need auto-focus if you have a good eye. It really bring out much more detail and really brings out the picture more then my other lenses. I use this as my default lens now.
Its a nice cam, you probably wont expect anything more than this for this much money. The quality sometimes depends on the internet speed. Didn't try the photo feature.All together a very good buy.
The cable itself is good, looks durable and works fine.The only thing I don't like is the color. It's kind of gray, so it looks old.
Defective item. Switch on item didn't work. After 3 or 4 inquiries, they finally wrote and told me they would issue me a refund. I will be watching closely for it. I wasn't impressed with their communication efforts.
I upgraded my Xplore iX104C2 tablet PC from 512Mb to its 1GB max memory. This was a huge increase in speed for windows Vista. Well worth the money.
The Am/Fm work great. It even drifts less that the more higly touted Freeplay Ranger. But the Shortwave is absolutey uselss. I read a 'post' on eBay by a man who said that once Radio Shack got out of the portable shortwave radio busines (...they couldn't compete, financially, with the overseas 'stuff'), it was the end of any decent portable shortwave radio. I fully concur. I could only pick up one or two very weak S/W stations, and not even the usual BBC or the 'time annoucements' from Boulder Colorado (...but I'm not sure if Boulder IS still broadcsting the atomic clock signals.) But in any case, the 7-8 bands of S/W "shouldn't even be put" into this otherwise decent radio. One more thing...it's very unclear from the manual if the included AC adapter charges the NIMH bateries, or is the AC adapter only for 'real time' use. I'll try to call the distributor/manufacturer to get an answer, but in the past, I've found that their tech support to be 'none to friendly' about (clearly) answering such quesion.
I bought two of these to use for a podcast with some friends. I am using Audacity and figured out how to use both of them at the same time in about five minutes. I would recommend these.I gave it four instead of five stars b/c I haven't really recording anything interesting yet.
I just installed a new PNY Verto GeForce4 64MB MX420 AGP video card and have also also installed two of PNY's older GeForce2 64MB MX400 AGP video cards. All have worked well.First these are ...video cards designed a year ago without DDR memory, not leading edge cards that cost up to three times as much. A more modern 64Meg DDR memory card costing twice as much might be the best deal for a leading edge gamer.The major shortcomming is that I had to down load 20 megs of new drivers from nVidia to get the latest board to work correctly. Also I had to load a 8meg driver patch to get my DVD play program to work with the new card. Without DSL, you are going to have to download on your dialup modem for hours to get the software.
Es ideal para la Sony TX-5, en espacio y comoda para sacar la camara de estuche, es resistente. espero q duro mas de 5 a&ntilde;os
Works great. Has a sleeve for using on the negative side as well. Awesome price point. No issues to speak of.
Great cord. Does what it's advertised to do. Can't beat the price and loved the color options, specifically the purple.
I was excited to try out the new polaroid camera using the bigger film. What a waste, if you want a great polarid camera you are going to have to go to some special camera shop, if you want a decent one don't buy this just get the old stand by, one step (...), its just as good as this camera if not better.
It fit. It increased battery time from 20 minutes to over 2 hours with heavy usage.Price was much less than the last one purchased. Here's hoping it keeps the old laptop running for a long time.
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original Panasonic or Samsung 42 inch plasma TV for Free! I got mine from this web site: awesomestufffree.com/plasma-tv
German Design/engineering & Japanese Manufacturing what more could you ask for? Totally different photographic experience,especially tactile experience (aperature ring on lens). The camera has a solid built & mechanics/switches not like these other plastic cameras. Lens is a solid perfomer (no distortions) and plenty of detail captured and no visible noise up to ISO 400. ISO 800 also usable. Flash very good for close shots and mid-range otherwise recommend Olympus FL-50 flash (over expensive Pana-flash FL500). I have never taken so many photos previously - initially noticed weight and size but not any more - feels good in the hands - hey I am really proud of this little marvel.If you know about photography then you know that most people will not need more than 7.5MP (ignore pixel race and consider print sizes needed). I highly recommend this camera. Quality, fast, feels good, easy to use and great quality pics. I prefer the Leica over Pana model extra Leica warranty is worth the difference (warranties always cost, peace of mind), better software & support service plus I think better looking too. Sorry have to run to take some more photos.....
Very good price, quality seems equal to some of the brands that cost much more (play back quality is the same). I had one burn go bad but that happens from time to time even with the most expensive brands. I would buy it again!
These headphones sound great, once in a while there's the little zzz from the high base. They work anywhere in the house, or even outside, just in case you need to leave the room in a hurry when you can't afford to miss the plot points. The headband is comfy and fits even our 8 year old. So it will fit small heads just fine. It's true you can hear people when they want to talk to you, but not if the volume is up high. So "NOT soundproof" is not entirely accurate, you can't hear the outside noise when the sound is loud. I love volume control, you don't have to even reach for the remote to turn it up or down. And we never had any problems with the batteries not being charged, we just put it on the charger when we are done and that's that.
I bought this HDD about a year ago and have faced no problems.Pros+ Easy to set up on Windows+ Good read-write speedCons- I have not figured out a way to access it both on a PC and Mac simultaneously.
I have had this printer for about 2 months now. I really really love it. The speed is excellent, the scanner, printer and fax work well. Only negative criticism is that it doesn't hold an entire pack of paper at once. It only does about a half of one.I just wanted to add though, when I bought this, I watched it for a few weeks for pricing it. There were different vendors that would change, and with it, the price. Sometimes it would change five dollars, sometimes twenty or more. I'd just suggest holding off until you feel that the price is low enough for you because it does change (as well as the availability of free shipping).
I genearlly don't like things that are &quot;average.&quot;I bought the unit for its design, and to match the small Toshiba TV/VCR that sits on top of it.The complaints I have are as follows:1) It turns itself off unexpectedly, this seems to happen usually when the TV is off. What this means is that if you want to listen to music CDs with this unit, you have to turn on the TV first.2) It responds slowly to input from the remote and the buttons on the unit.On the positive side:1) It has all the buttons you need to play DVDs, and to access special features, menus, etc without using the remote. The is an advantage over many other DVD players which require the use of the remote even for basic DVD operation.2) The remote is well designed and fairly compact.Overall: I got what I paid for.
I bought two of these dvd players for my daughters,and the dvds got stuck in both players. All we got was an onscreen message stating that it was reading. We didn't get the chance to play one movie in the players, the next day I returned both players back to the store and lost out on my dvd's that were stuck inside. I also decided to buy two name brand dvd's instead,you get what you pay for.
Arrived on time and was what I ordered. I would like to have more features, but this is not the problem of the person that sold it to me.
I have only used this product on one trip but I found it very handy. It allows the large blocks found on many electronics plenty of room. I also like the blue light that is in the plug. In a motel room, if you need to get up in the night, it give just enough light to see where you are going. The only negative thing I could say about it is that it is pretty heavy. Good piece of travel equipment for plugging in a laptop, cell phones, etc.
Works well for a memory card I mean it's not something to get out of your chair over, but it works great and I use it with my D10 underwater camera.
I connected this DVD/CD changer to our new Sony Bravia wide screen and surrond sound system. The HD provides a great picture. Far better than the previous DVD player we had connected. The Cd changer works good through the surrond sound system also. Amazon's quick and effecient shipping was good. Very well packaged. I WOULD TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT through Amazon.
The Ojo looks gorgeous, is beautifully finished and easy to use. The perfect machine to give your technophobic family members who are terrified of computers, for instance.Unfortunately, these are the same people who are very unlikely to already have access to the broadband service required to get videoconferencing, and it may be difficult to justify the price of a broadband connection simply for the videophone.The pricing model is leaving me baffled. Usually service providers such as satellite TV and cell phone carriers sponsor the purchase of devices and give you a kickback in exchange for a service committment. Not so with Motorola, who not only wants to collect money up front but also charges an outrageous monthly fee for what is nothing more than a live directory service (which instant messaging companies would have been glad to provide for free, like AOL does for Apple's iChat).Although the VoIP interoperability is commendable, it makes the lack of interoperability with common videoconferencing protocols an even more glaring omission.The outrageous fee Motorola requires to enable the Ojo's videophone feature makes it very hard to recommend when you can get a brand new iMac G5 with built-in videoconferencing camera for the price of the Ojo and a couple of years of subscription to the service.Unfortunately, Motorola seems to have brilliant industrial design and style specialist and fantastic hardware and software engineers, but inane marketing teams who ruined the potential of a product that could have been very promising.Still, this is probably your best pick if you need a simple videoconferencing product, are absolutely opposed to using a computer and don't mind Motorola's high price and outrageous monthly fee. But before you pull the trigger, do yourself a favor, go to an Apple store and ask for a demonstration of iChat.Priced at $200 and without the ridiculous and unjustified $15/month fee, the Ojo would deserve five stars; but at its current price and with the added insult of the monthly fee, 3-star is a more than generous rating.
I've had these headphones for over 6 months now and I can't recommend them enough. Forget the fact that they aren't even $6; Their sound quality is superb, they are light, soft, and fit comfortably in my ears, and they are very durable. I've used these headphones while working on my laptop, with my iPod in the gym, they've been my main headphones while I've done major traveling around the world, and they still work flawlessly. I'm about to order another pair only because after extensive use they've gotten a bit dirty. I suppose you could knock it for the fact that the white color makes dirt more obvious, but that's a minor quibble.Buy these headphones, I use them over more expensive pairs I've bought in the past all the time.
tho i have not installed it outside yet, just hooking it up to the tv inside, it pulled in quite a number of stations. i am just waiting for winter to come to an end before having it installed outside. currently i still have satellite service, so i don't need the antenna yet, but as i stated earlier, i did test it indoors and it worked wonderfully!
Works well - I only needed the center speaker. I wish I could have purchased only the center speaker. What will I do with the left and right speakers? Good performance with the Sony receiver.
I took it jogging and it did a fine job tracking my path. I read too many negative things about the MapSend software so I tried some I found on the web (expertgps) which allowed you to download your track and plot it on a topo map and/or satellite photo. Very cool.On the bad side, we took it hiking in Las Vegas this weekend and it just froze at some point during our backtrack. I tried to remove the batteries but the screw that holds the battery cover on and pulls it off popped out of its retainer. It took me several minutes but I finally got the batteries out, put them back and rebooted. Guess I'll check for a code update.
This outfit is excellent and does an excellent job for taking pictures of coins. The only issue we had with it is that one of the light bulbs were no good when we got it and we had to go out and purchase an $8 replacement bulb
I was looking for a good set of studio headphones but something reasonable since I'm just starting to record. These headphones are priced $99 everywhere else new but I was able to get them for $75 here on Amazon! Not only were they a great deal, but the headphones work great. I use them mostly for monitoring recordings and the sound I get from these are clear and high quality. I did notice that it does lack a little on the bass-end but nothing way off. Just had to sit and play with the recording a bit. Anyways, if you are looking for a good quality set of headphones at a price that won't hurt the wallet, look no further!
I ordered this for a Christmas gift and it came in plenty of time. The only complaint I have is the case it came in was cracked when I got it, but the actual product had no damage.
I have tried a long time to connect my computer, which is a back-room, first floor addition to the house (outside the original brick wall), to my wireless network, which originates on the opposite side of the house on the second floor. The D-Link USB adapter I started with, worked fairly well but would occasionally drop the signal. It died suddenly, so I replaced it with a Trendnet USB adapter which, if it found the network, would connect weakly then disconnect shortly thereafter. Not a viable option. I spent a little more money for a Trendnet PCI wireless card (model# TEW-423PI). It never found a network let alone connected. Then after reading the reviews, I tried this MSI card for the same price as the Trendnet card. It consistently finds multiple networks around here and consistently receives a strong signal from my router (~70%). I can now reliably connect to the internet without it dropping the signal and could not be more pleased.The antenna cable on this card is 2 feet long--long enough to extend from the card in the lowest slot of my pc tower to sit on top of the tower about 2/3 of the way toward the front. The antenna is putty colored--but you can't have everything.
I have been using Shure E3c for the last 3 years or so, and then upgraded to SE530 two months ago, which I bought from ebay for about $240. It took about a week for its sound to transform from "muddy" to crystal clear, and took me a couple of weeks to really get used to the trile-flange sleeves, which gives me the best sound out of the SE530.I recently drove to a nearly BOSE store, and compared the SE530 with the "famed" BOSE QC3 (cost about $349, advertised everywhere on TV). Wow, what a diffence. The SE530 beats QC3 hands down. The sound comes from QC3 can only be described as "muddy", when compared to SE530.
I purchased a Laserjet 1100 two years ago, and it has been subjected to light use. I am on my second toner cartridge. For the past six months, it has been feeding multiple sheets at a time--2 - 12. Repair estimate is $114.00. I have purchased a number of HP printers in the past, and all have performed well for a number of years. I gave my mother a Laserjet II, purchased more than 10 years ago, which was subjected to heavy office use. Although the resolution is lower and the ink not as dark, it still works great.
This lens has taken my photography to a new level. It's versatile and great quality. I wish I had started out with this lens and saved myself a lot of money along the way. This lens belongs in every photographer's collection.
I HAVE HAD THIS SPEAKER A FULL YEAR,AND I AM VERY SATISFIED. I RESEARCHED THIS CENTER WITH OTHER BRANDS. I ALSO BOUGHT THE DV-64 TOWERS SO I WOULD HAVE A SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE SOUND IS SMOOTH AND I FEEL VERY CLEAN AND PRECISE.I BELIEVE THIS IS AGOOD SET-UP. ONLY REASON FOR A FOUR STAR-SOME PEOPLE WILLBE TURNED OFF FOR IT'S SIZE.BUT THAT IS A PLUS TO ME.
This is a great product. Works well. Really enjoying it. The size is convenient to carry with you or leave plugged in at home.
I just bought this CD player, the problem that I find is that the resume botton, that helps to continue the music at the same moment where it was stop, only works for some minutes. After that, I have to find where I stay before and because the search is not fast, it takes a lot of time. In this case, I have always to remeber where I stop the CD. This will work when the mp3 file is not to large, but if it is a 30 minutes file, imaging you stop at the 15 minutes, it will take some time to get there.The rest of the CD player is ok.
I was really excited to get this machinge, however after an entire non productive working day of trying to install the software and waiting for and working with HP tech service, I gave up. Despite having the recent version of Windows installer, this software didn't install properly on Windows ME...nor will it uninstall the components that did make it to the hard drive. I read an earlier review about this problem before I bought it, but was swayed by the positive feedback of others. Beware of this product if you have Windows ME - this is beyond annoying. Tech did note that they have had problems with this - I'd say they still do!
I was always afraid of losing my data from my Quicken bookkeeping system, so I was able to keep a back-up on this 1 GB Flash drive. Now I so happy I did it, as yesterday my hard drive crashed, but I still have my current data, thanks to the Kingston Data Traveler.
I bought this to play videos in the car for my 3 yr old. Worked good. At one point I had to set it at a 10 degree angle because it was making some rubbing noises and freezing the picture. Only happened once so far though.Not bad for the price.
Not much to say about it. It works as advertised. The Kensington power adapter that it goes to is the cat's pajamas. It's worth it just for the light weight.
I just bought this today with some hesitation. I read many reviews on all the fm transmitters and they all seemed negative. I decided that they can't be as bad as they are saying and I was right. I bought the MPC FM XMTR model. I can not find it on here but it looks exactally the same on their site and here. It was so easy to use. I just plugged it in and it was good to go. I switched between a few stations to get the best but they all where pretty good. It sounded better then local radio stations. I really didn't expect it to be even that good.The only thing I can say that is bad is it only has 8 presets. If I go somewhere that uses those stations it might not work well but for here I love it.
This product is horrible. It worked for only a few days. After a few days my devices weren't getting signals. I fiddled with the thing for a while and figured out that if I pull the connections out to the point of falling out, it works, but the cables have to balance there. Very poor quality.
Good Sound Quality and very stylish looking. But this is useful for your portable audio devices. I purchased this to use it with my desktop computer at work and I wish the cable would be little bit more lenghty.. Other than that I recommend this product for those who wants a light good quality head set.
I cannot give a rating of this product as I have yet to receive my Visor. My rating is based only on the customer support!!! I placed my order 2 weeks ago and still have not received my product. I have been told several different stories regarding the delivery date. One would think that they'd at least make notes in their system so that I'm told the same story whenever I call in. I am hoping that this will not be an indication of how my relationship with this company will be in the future.
I am all for saving a buck, so when I saw that the Rhinotek ink cartridges were cheaper than Canon, I immediately figured Canon was just overcharging. However, I do think there is a quality difference. When I opened my printer to check what cartridges I needed to buy, I noticed yellow ink in the gears and covering parts of the inside of my printer. My first thought was - this is a mess. My second thought was - Is this why I need to replace the cartridge already? I have no idea how much ink leaked out, but it should not happen at all. I had a Canon black cartridge, which seems to have outlived its Rhinotek color counterpart, even though I mostly print in black only. Given that Canon cartridges are marginally more expensive, I'll stick with them from now on. Sometimes saving a buck costs you more.
I too bought the MapSend Streets for help in traveling. The item is hoplessly out of date. Streets that have been here for 7 years or more are not listed on the disk. I would hope they would provide an update but so far have not seen one. Other than being out of date, it does work fine, easy to use, but how dependable is it if it is that out of date?
I ordered JSC wire made in the USA, rated CL3. What I got was Monoprice wire made in China, rated CL2. Returning for refund. This was very upsetting, and delayed my installation project. Given how many reviews of wire find that it is smaller gauge than advertised and not pure copper wire, I'm not willing to take a chance that the Monoprice wire is actually 14 gauge and pure copper.
this product it's good. Only one problem. It's not identical to piece original. It is a little higher. Stay out of the battery space.
The value for the money couldn't be better. I would recommend this product to anyone needing HDMI cables.
This product was great for my daughter who is a beginner photographer. My daughter found it to be just the right amount of memory for her camera.Thanks!
i've held off on writing this review until i had the ability to tinker with it in several different lighting conditions and practical uses. i landed on this camera after reading several reviews recommending it over the Leica Digilux 3, and sure enough, the differences are very minimal. i've had the ability to play with both and went with the cheaper sibling instead. price was, of course, a major decision factor, but also having a heavier body, and the same lens as the Leica made me lean towards the Lumix instead. the picture quality is superb and this camera performs well in all conditions. having all the familiarities of a film camera make this camera very user friendly and if you're transitiong to digital, i think this is the winner. i've shot with other DSLR's and this camera is in a class of it's own. i look forward to becoming extremely attached to it. the RAW file format and four thirds lens options are a huge plus, too.
I've owned 2 of these. One died in 6 months, the other started shorting out at about 6 months, but Kinda still works. I tend to squeeze mice kind of hard & I believe that slowly causes some component on the side of the mouse to die.Other then the reliability issue, (a big other!), I am fond of this mouse, great fit for my hand & very accurate tracking. I've experienced similar reliability issues with every Logitech mouse I've owned in 11 years of computing.
I bought this to switch between my Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 at 720p signals through component cables. So it's been about a month now and I could not be happier with this device. This is 0 lag, 0 delay, 0 problems. It works flawlessly. Works when watching videos, movies, playing games, games online, everything works excellent.I have no complaints from the device except the extra tiny remote control that comes with it. I mean that thing is small and really easy to loose. Besides that, love it!
I've never understood why more people don't use trackball mice for their computers! To me, it's much easier to keep my hand in one place and move the cursor by rolling a ball with my fingers than it is to move a mouse all over creation to do the same.Kensington has always had the best trackball mice and this one is no exception. Very easy to customize, very easy to use (mine is on a Mac, but they work on all platforms), ergonomically designed -- all the controls you need are right there, and "right there" is wherever you place the mouse, not all over the desk! Best of all, it's really inexpensive, too!Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse 64327
These cables do the job that they are made to do. I've used it several times to hook up my laptop to the big screen TV and was very happy with the results.
I'm always the last guy in my group of friends to do something. They all graduated college before I did. They all got married before I did. They all had kids before I did. And they all bought digital cameras before I did. Being the last digital camera purchaser had its advantages, though. I got to learn from all of their mistakes! I have a friend with the Olympus 460, one with a Nikon Coolpix 950 (the fancier version of the 800), and one with a Kodak 280. They all bring their cameras along on hikes and camping trips, so I was able to see all of the pros and cons to help me make my own purchase. I decided that I wanted 2 mega-pixels and optical zoom. I also didn't want to spend more than $500. I ruled out the Olympus right away, because it only has a 1.2 mega-pixel image size and I want at least 2 mega-pixels so I can make 5x7s or even 8x10s. Of course, after I bought my Coolpix 800, I learned that Olympus is coming out with a 2 mega-pixel version of the 460, so if I were buying it today, I'd have to reconsider. After ruling out the Olympus, I was left with the Kodak DC280 and the Coolpix. My friend's 950 was outside of my budget, but that's OK, because I didn't like the shape of the 950 (weird twisty thing) or its size. The 800 is smaller and looks and feels like a normal camera. If you compare the 800 to the Kodak DC280, they basically look identical. 2x optical zoom, 3x digital zoom, Compact Flash card, AA batteries, optical viewfinder, LCD display, etc...they're nearly identical. In the end, I figured &quot;Kodak mostly makes instamatics, and Nikon makes lots of high-quality 35mm cameras&quot;. I've heard lots of great things about Nikon film cameras, and figured that this technology would carry over to their digital cameras. Besides, with the rebate, the Nikon is cheaper!I'm totally thrilled with my decision. The pictures are fantastic, and the camera never fails to amaze me with its flexibility. Though it's not as fancy as the 950, it's LOTS cheaper and is easier to carry. Look around: if you want a 2 mega-pixel camera with an optical zoom, you can count on spending $500 or $550. This camera has all the features I need with an awesome price! Definitely happy with my purchase, and happy with the quick painless service I received from Amazon.I can recommend this camera without reservations. You won't outgrow it any time soon, and you can't go wrong with a Nikon lens.
It's wonderful!!! Bought it for my son for college. He LOVES IT!!!! Shipping was fast and with no hassles. Great price. With 2 kids in college gotta love that!!!!!
I've had this camera for over 6 months and have taken more than 2000 pictures with it. I have taken some phenomenal pictures with it, and some that were just awful. If I had to guess, I'd say that better than 90% of the pictures have turned out great, with the remainder being either blurry or too dark.Over time I have learned how to get the best results with this camera. I can't stress enough the importance of taking more than one picture of any given subject (if you have the chance). As I read elsewhere on the web, professional photographers always snap multiple pictures of a subject; that way, they will have plenty of good pix to choose from. I almost always take several shots of my subjects, even if it's something that's not moving. If you can afford it, get a BIG memory card (like 1GB minimum). From what I can tell, the prices on memory cards have really dropped in the past 6 months, so you really shouldn't have an excuse!Another thing you should experiment with if you get this camera (or if you already have it) is turning the flash off. I was amazed at how much better some of my pictures turned out when turning the flash off. I guess I assumed that the camera wouldn't fire the flash if it was already bright enough, but I was wrong!Pros: GREAT pictures (most of the time); Big LCD screen; fairly intuitive controls (especially if you are like me and generally use the "auto" feature); dedicated "Delete" button (if you snap a picture and you know right away that it's a dud, just hit "Delete" and confirm that you want it gone); image stabilization (although since some pictures turn out blurry, it must not always work); long battery lifeCons: shutter lag; noisy zoom/focus when shooting videos; grainy indoor video; no option to turn on the camera and just review pictures without having the lens pop out (not sure of the technical term there); occasional dud picture (blurry or too dark); poor pictures in low light conditions; no option for a hot-shoe flash(A note on the shutter lag -- I have actually gotten some GREAT pictures thanks to the shutter lag. If you have pets, as I do, sometimes what the camera actually snaps is better than what you originally wanted to capture. It's rare and probably shouldn't be a selling point, but sometimes you have to look on the bright side!)Overall, I really do recommend this camera. It has some flaws, but I think the budding enthusiast (like myself) will do well with it. I think it's a good choice for people who are ready to step up from taking simple snapshots with their cameras but don't need the power of an SLR. Buying an in-between camera like this can help you decide whether you will get into it enough to justify upgrading to an SLR someday. I DO NOT think this is a good camera for someone who is a high-end enthusiast or a professional. If you really know a lot about photography (like you know all about exposure and F-stops and ISO and all that) then you'll probably want to move on.
Este producto era para un amigo, sin embargo el me comento que le agrado mucho, se escuchaba satisfecho. La entrega en cuanto a tiempo fue muy buena.
Very loud n light it is convinent for travel and can blast very loud. It also xharges iphone fast sonyjis purchase was great
I love this back pack. It has a great look and feel. It is also has a lot of space and a very sturdy construction
Purchased silver version of this product a couple of weeks back, and straight off - I will say this is a wonderful product.Sound quality is breathtaking - better than any MP3 player I have tried. I don't like ear bud headphones like the type that come with the player, but plug in good quality phones and the sound is phenomenal, and it sounds totally amazing if you connect it to a good audio system. The 'click' that some talk about when changing between certain songs is real, and a little annoying, though not overly detremental to the listening experience. EQ works well, but the player sounds so good, I just leave it at normal.Synchronizing file using Windows Media Player 10 (WMP) works well, and while you can access the player as a USB drive and drag files over, the functionality is limited. I can see for some the limitation of having to use WMP would be a big deal, basically limits you to Win XP (and probably 2000 with SP4 though I haven't tried).The display is just wonderful, screen is very crisp with great color depth, though honestly for something this size do you really need more colors than most PC graphics adapters can handle? Interface is very easy to use and the touch pad scroll control works great, you can hold your finger at the ends and it will continue scrolling automatically. It is annoying you can't delete files unless connected to a PC.FM tuner works great, and neat you can record broadcasts to MP3. AM tuner would have been a nice addition! Voice recording works well, I recorded a meeting at work and it's very clear, though the range of the built in microphone is a bit limited for serious use and is no substitute for a true dedicated voice recorder - nice it records directly to MP3 format though.I haven't really tried the photo viewer - just don't see the point in viewing photo's on a little screen smaller than the one on my digital camera!This player sometimes does take some time to shutdown, for some bizarre reason (what does it really need to write to the HD if you are just been playing MP3's?) - other times it will shut straight down. It is also very slow if you disconnect USB, it literally has to reboot so you can operate the player controls again. Seems this machine could use just a little more processing power at times - it's sometimes very slow when manually jumping backwards or forwards between songs in a playlist (can take 2 to 4 seconds at times). I can deal with these issues, but they can can be an irritation at times.Another annoyance - battery is fixed internal, so you can't switch to a spare if you run it down and are not somewhere you can connect to a 110V socket and recharge! Plus, even though it is an LI-Polymer battery which theoretically does not develop a memory even if you don't do full charge/discharge cycles, as an electronics engineer I know all electro-chemical devices do wear out - so we will see. Probably iRiver figure in a couple years you will buy a new player anyway - which for most users is honestly realistic, but would be nice to have the option of changing the battery.In conclusion - if you want a great MP3 player, that works well, looks cool, sounds amazing, and you can deal with the fact it really only works with Windows Media Player 10, buy this. It is a little more expensive than an equivelant IPod, but the interface is better and it has more features (if you even care about them!). Honestly, but this just for the sound quality - it is worth it in my opinion, a few annoyances aside.
Nikon 7072 Lens Pen was already opened. Colored marks on the outside and brush fibers seemed used. Brush made created swirls and clouded my lens. The wiper requires a lot of pressure and speed to have any use. Even then it only cleared up the most visible smears and swirls, but still left my lens cloudy. I would not buy this again.
The Item purchased was defective and they took it back but to this day I have not gotten my refund. If this is the way you treat your clients I will never buy anything from Amazon again.
I bought these to give as a holiday gift. I've only looked through them a few times, but they seem pretty good for view and eye relief with glasses. The downside I see is a ghost ring reflection around the perimeter of the view. It looks like a problem in the optical engineering.
While using this card I've had no trouble at all shooting RAW images as fast as I needed. With ample speed and space, this is a good choice for almost any SD flash storage need.
I bought this webcam for use in another country - it works well giving me a clear picture of my people on the other end of the world. No complaint at present.
I would not recommend this hdmi chord. The price is low because it lags with everything I connect it to.
This Camra is a pretty good one. It just failed a couple times
The radio signal keeps going bad and I have to find a new station. My understanding is that the other one, the one that cost a few dollars more is much better. Spend the extra money.
I am deployed in Iraq right now, and this product was given to me. I thought I would share that it is working wonderfully. I have plugged an array of 110v things into it and they work great. It is heavy, well built, and does its job. There is no noise to it whatsoever, except when you turn it on, but that's normal to ALL step converters. If you are looking for a good converter, consider this product.
After experiencing the freedom from my desktop and the comfort this thing affords, I could now NEVER go back to being bound to a mouse pad (flat surface), let alone the wrist pain and discomfort that heavy use of conventional mice guarantees.However, until I can find one of these that is made better and lasts longer, YET IS AS RESPONSIVE AS THIS ONE, I'll have to settle for a Logitech Trackman Wheel (which you use without having to move it around, e.g., can use it from your lap, placing it next to you while sitting on the couch, from the arm of a chair, on your desk, etc.).Positives:-Very responsive with precise pointer movement-Allows freedom from desktop/flat surface-VERY comfortableNegatives:-WORKS FOR ABOUT A MONTH on average before breaking-WAY too cheaply made (cheap components, springs, buttons), and breaks within a few weeks to several months TOPS (oh, this is the same as the previous problem BUT IT IS A BIGGY, so I left it here)-No uniformity from one to another, e.g., some have springs so weak they stop working in a week, some have buttons that break after a month, WHILE A FEW MIGHT LAST SEVERAL MONTHS (i.e., if I had ANY assurance they ALL would last several months, I'd just treat them as expendables and buy them by the case!)-Is not wireless-Is not optically controlled (it's a mechanical mouse ball movement), i.e., it gets dirty WAY TOO MUCH.I actually *was* using them as expendables for a few years (while searching FOR YEARS for a similar one to this that is better made), but I finally got comfortable with the above Logitech *until* I can find a decently made one of this design.For the price, tho, I'd give it FIVE STARS *if* it lasted even 6-12 months!
There is a lot that this has the offer, and a lot that this lacks. After 4 previous generations of iPods, they have yet to have a built in FM Tuner, Voice Recording, or FM Recording standard in every Creative Zen. The battery life of iPods is still just mediocre, and the face scatches incredibly too easy. All of these issues and concerns will be in the following review.Screen - The screen does have a reasonable resolution, with a decent amount of colors, but the lack of viewing angles and desaturation make this not the BEST screen on the market, but surely one of the better ones. Glare is surprisingly not as bad as I thought it would be, but I'd still get a warranty for those scratches.Design - The most beautiful iPod yet. I have to give it to Apple, they make beautiful merchandise. Sleek, sophisticated, and now awesome with the new black color introduced from the Nano. The click-wheel is still the most innovative design seen on an MP3 player, and the now much thinner design make it much more portable. The downside of the smaller size is that it doesn't feel natural in your hand, and they could have rounded off the edges more to make it seem less jagged. The glossy coated plastic on the front scratches just as the Nano, but if you have a protective case, it remains in its beautiful form factor.Price - Reasonable price for the package. Mid-ranged amongst the MP3s with video feature. Commonly a misconception, this is not designed to be a video player. Apple has stated this all along and is actually coming out with specified iPod Video with a much larger screen and hopefully supporting more video codecs. Starting at $299.99 for the 30GB model, it is definately a great bargain. The 60GB model is the sweet number in my opinion, especially for more of the videofiles rather than audiofiles.Battery - Standard. Nothing groundbreaking. The video playback barely lasts a movie, so that's a problem they'll have to fix. Maybe 2 to 3 hours tops on movies.Features - Less codecs than some of the other MP3 players by Archos, Creative, and Cowan, but like I said, it's an MP3 player with video. Some of DivX's codecs aren't featured, but like any movie file, you can convert through a serious of programs, or use iTunes and actually pay for movies. iTunes does have a VERY large number of available movies and programs from NBC to MTV, and is continually growing. Rumor has it that ESPN is next after featuring its new mobile ESPN at the Super Bowl. Apple is very fickle however, making iTunes the only compatible program (there are some, but none as good as WMP or iTunes) and there are no subscription services compatible either.BOTTOM LINE: If you're looking for a good MP3 player with video playback, spend $30 dollars more and get a Creative Zen Vision: M, if you're looking for an iPod Video, wait until April.
I purchased the Sony 50A2000 several weeks ago from Amazon for $1699 ($800 off regular price of $2399). No tax and the shipping was free. The TV arrived in good condition in the original box. It was easy to hook up to the digital cable box with HDMI. Time Warner even included the HDMI cable at no extra cost. Once you get used to the HD channels you don't even want to watch regular stations anymore. I have been watching many basketball games on ESPN HD. I wish I had bought one sooner!
I was not satisfied with this purchase after finding out it was the wrong gauge for my amp in which i bought off amazon also...I am a girl...wanted to buy my boyfriend a good birthday gift. Amazon does that thing where they suggest items to buy with the items your purchasing and I saw these gauges and thought i need those! well, come to find that all the places that install sub wolfers didnt know this brand and said it could start a fire with the wolfer I got. 8 gauge is not good with 12 in sub, and make sure they are copper! Def do the research before you hit add to cart! I received them on time, so i have to give them props on that.
I read about not seeing the pictures clearly... they were right. For under $20 it's OK, though: you can have disposable fun, or give it as a gift, and that's OK. It's fun, it's original. But keep in mind: You won't get good pictures.
I received it late because it seems lots of people ordered this model at the same time so the shipping is delayed for more than one day. Be aware even it shows "In Stock" but it may turn out to be late shipping.
There isn't much you can say about a Cat5E cable. It does its job and works well. The RJ45 ends are solid and the cable is crimped securely.
I was surprised at how quickly the dealer shipped this back pack to me, and the price was about 50% of retail. I loaded it up with Alpha 700, two telephoto lenses, two 55mm lenses, battery charger, spare battery, card reader, mini computer, extra memory cards, plug in inverter, camera manual, usb cord, laptop with charger, chewing gum, and a couple other items, total weight over 17 lbs. Only problem I had was getting through customs who need to see a lap top separately from any thing else..I am extremely pleased with this purchase, and since I shoot lots of sports stuff along with candids as I travel, I expect to eventually find some wear marks, but so far the Bulgaria baptism came out fine......ben
I have had this player for some months now and am totally delighted! I take it to class and record my lectures (it has options for sound distance) and I have recorded my old LP's and cassette tapes so I dont have to buy my favorites all over again in another format. I have even recorded songs from my TV(grammy awards); basically anything with a plug in jack is recordable. Uploading to the computer is a snap and converts automatically into Itunes which is my default player. I couldnt be happier for the price and all the features this little machine has. Take some time to read the manual and you'll be surprised at all the things it can do! I have recommended it to all my friends and they are amazed! I have no affiliation with this company, just a satisfied consumer in a world where you hardly ever get what you pay for.
This is the third Palm I've had in four years. I used to be a huge fan. I took good care of my Palm and told everyone how great it was. Then the first two Palms-- first one, then the other within a year--just STOPPED WORKING from one second to the next, and nothing from Tech Support could bring them back to life. Of course, this Sudden Death happened while I was traveling (the first time) and moving (the second time) so until I could get back to my computer, I was royally screwed for committing everything to Palm! Thinking the PDAs might have died because they were in constant use and a couple of years old, I bought a brand new Palm m515 in May: I had an international move coming up and didn't want the problem to happen again. In August (in the middle of the move, with the desktop in storage for two months-- thanks Palm) it also just suddenly stopped working. Several months later, after many, many phone calls and emails, I received a new m515 cost-free. I coddled it! Funny how the battery kept draining. However, three weeks ago HotSync suddenly stopped working from one hour to the next, even though absolutely nothing has changed on my system. No one has been able to fix it. The advice from Palm has been less than useless. I have heard too many stories like mine about Palm. I am switching to paper for now and if I get another handheld, it won't be a Palm.
Pros: Works well with Iphone 3G and 3Gs. Very versatile in that every setting, there is an alternative way to charge device. Length of cord is adequate. Self winding is a plus for cord management. I like the fire wire attachment since it doesn't take up a USB port nor overload a USB bus with other devices plugged in. Does what it says. It is a good buy.Cons: Minor- Would be even better if it came with a carry pouch. Spring reel seems a bit flimsy but it functions fine.
If you fill this with CD's, it's hard to zip, and alsothe inner sleeves which are individually removable tend tofall out. It's not horrible but if I could buy over againI would choose something else.
I've had the drive for over a month now, and have been very happy with it. Only one &quot;coaster&quot; but it was my own fault (improper memory settings on my part). Good basic software from Adaptec included, but I do wish there was a discount to upgrade to their Deluxe software. I use it with my iMac DV SE, and no connectivity problems whatsoever. It could benefit from a more stable base, the mini-legs are rather spindly, and the supplied foam stick-ons never stay where they're supposed to stay.Rather unhappy with tech support, who has not responded to my simple queries about a supposed LED light on the front of the unit that is possibly malfunctioning. No returned e-mail, and no returned phone call.Other than that minor problem, I've been happy. Now where's my rebate cheque???
I have mixed feelings about this item. When it works, it seems to do its job. The problem is however that every time I turn on the system this is connected to, I get no audio whatsoever out of the converter. I then have to disconnect the converter from the power outlet and reconnect and only then do I get audio. This happens about 75% of the time. While it does its job, it is a major annoyance every time it is used.And for the record, this is the third one of these I've owned with the same problem.If your budget is limited, this is a good low cost alternative. Keep in mind it will not work flawlessly.
I have owned the Magellan 6000T for 8 months. 2 months of that time it has not worked because of a poor design in the car power adoptor. I opened a support case 8 weeks ago, called every week for status of the warranty part, and have gotten nowhere. A support supervisir will not return calls as well. Besides the terrible customer service, the device locks up evey couple of weeks and forgets all the saved locations.I will never buy a product from Magellan again because of the worst "customer service" I have ever experienced in any industry. If you want a GPS, look at another brand all together.
I have always been an SLR photographer and have held off on purchasing a digital camera up until now because I have not been convinced of the resolution capabilities of digital. I travel alot and sometimes due to space and sometimes due to the desire to be inconspicuous I have needed something smaller than my full size SLRs. After a lot of research, looking at every model I could find, I settled on this Panasonic Lumix LX2 because I don't have to give up the control over every aspect of the photo. This camera lets you be a control freak, or you can leave it in one of several automatic modes. It can store pictures in RAW mode, which is important to me (the Canon G7 lost out because it didnt have this) but the JPEG mode is great. I have blown up some prints from this camera and I am completely satisfied with the quality, and I was skeptical before, expecting to be underwhelmed.I originally bought this as a backup to my SLRs but I already see this will be my primary camera unless I am a situation that calls for a special lens, flash power, or super high resolution (like 25 or 60 ASA)My only suggestion to Panasonic would be to allow you to charge the battery while in the camera, like with a car charger, and make some sort of accomodation for external flash. The flash on this camera is the weak spot - it's really not that bad for the size but if it could sync with an external flash that would be good.
You should only buy this thing if you only need a mouse for about a month or two. This thing actually works pretty awesome while it lasts. The scroll wheel is also very quiet, which is a bonus. However, there is a reason it costs so little. It stopped working today, only a month or so after the purchase. I found that by applying pressure where it plugs into the USB, the red light at the bottom lights up again and it works. Unfortunately we don't care to hold and apply pressure to a USB port the entire time on the computer.You should especially avoid this mouse if you are someone who uses a mouse for a laptop and have to plug and unplug. We only plugged and unplugged several times and it died. I hope to actually find a mouse that is durable. If you know of one, let me know. I am not even sure if I can trust the expensive ones.
This Iomega 100MB Zip Drive is a snap to setup and operate. It is in the plug and play category. Easy to use and is an overall great product.
Wow, I have to say I am disappointed with Amazon for the first time. I should have read the other review prior to buying.I too was suckered by the picture of a 50 pack spool as well as the price which is competative for a 50 pack of CD-R's.BEWARE, there is only ONE cd at the listed price!!!
I've tried a couple of other serial to USB adapters in the past and they did not work. Based on other positive reviews on Amazon, I decided to try this Keyspan adapter. Finally, one that works, and perfectly too with both my desktop PC and laptop. I like how the included software allows the user to easily select the right computer COM port to work with the serial device. If I had to criticize anything, (1) I wish the adapter had some sort of clip to hold the USB connection in place while in use. It seems too easy for the connector to slip out of the adapter. You just need to make sure not to tug on the USB cable while the adapter is in use. (2) I wish the adapter's serial plug was not recessed. Because of this, I could not connect the adapter directly to one of my serial devices which also had its female connector in a recessed location. I had to use a serial extension cable between the two, which was an unnecessary expense. Other than those two nitpicks, it is a fantastic product.
This Review is from a previous owner of this CameraI purchased the Canon ZR600 from Best buy back in late 2006 early 2007 originally looking for a camera to do video notes for class then ended up having this camera be my first personal camera used for television broadcast training and practice at home.A bit of Background:I am a legally blind individual I don't have full vision loss, I have more like half the vision of a fully sighted person. E.g. distance and the ability to read small print etc are the greatest challenges for me, however I have had a natural ability to get good results from cameras, even if it's taken extra practice to build skills.The basics:The canon ZR600 is a consumer level miniDV camcorder which means the camera has a VTR built in that records to a miniDV Cassette. Many consumer level camcorders are a single CCD e.g. many pro cameras or prosumer cameras are 3 CCDS. This simply affects how they deal with color and lighting. (but no camera) will ever be as good as the human eye, This brings me to my usage with the product.The zr800 has a wide range of manual settings and automatic settings such as: manual focus manual white balance the option to shoot in 4:3 or 16:9 wide or in this case (anamorphic widescreen)I strongly recommend any camera operator to learn how to manually white balance and light your set and adjust manual focus etc. Many reviewers who give cameras one star because they say picture sucks is more then likely due to the fact they have no concept of how to professionally set up a shoot, and yes, even for a non professional, knowing the basics a professional would use still apply to getting the best results, remember, the camera's auto settings take a best guess which is usually wrong, and is intended for people who lack camera skills to manually set up the camera. Manual is in most cases the best Especially on lower end cameras. With this in Mind:The ZR600 does an excellent Job for it's price. Unfortunately, mine met it's death when the tripod fell over. So really i was just learning the manual settings on this camera right when it died. I now have the sony DCR-HC52 MiniDV which has newer technology and does in many aspects produce a closer to professional quality picture if set up correctly. I will review that product as well.In closing MiniDV is a safe non HD format that is still very reliable to use and get great results.For those who complain about firewire Most professional video editors have a mac around for that purpose, firewire has been and will be an apple standard though PCs adopted it as well by the name IEEEE1394. If you don't understand the technical requirements for MiniDV don't use it as your format for video. You won't be happy and will unnecessarily be giving a good product bad reviews If you are stuck with usb I'd personally recommend a solid state camcorder that takes flash memory.
I've tried several different models of small earphones, from the Sony standard earbuds to Skullcandy in-ear earphones. I was skeptical about these but they came very highly recommended by a friend.They're comfortable. You'll need to spend awhile playing with the different silicone adapter thingies to get used to how they fit. If you're not used to in-ear monitors it does take a bit to adjust.They sound awesome. They're as good as my cans (Sennheiser HD 212 Pros), which are pretty darn good.They do an extremely good job of blocking out outside noise, which means you can listen to the music a lot quieter than big cans and still get the same music quality.The only word of advice I'd have is echoing the manual: Turn down the sound output before you plug them in. The require a lot less volume than other headphones or output sources.
Nice notebook light that has a long enough bendable cable to reach most normal and widescreen keyboards from the side or over the screen from the rear. It has 8 l.e.d.s and a high, low, off switch, but it isn't as bright as i had had hoped it would be, even with all those l.e.d.s. However, it is better / brighter than most of the single l.e.d. ones.
I like most of the features of the Palm Tungsten T Sleeve Case. It is certainly much better than the plastic plate that comes with the Tungsten. The case has a sturdy feel and protects the PDA very well. As advertised it is slim and fits easily in my pocket. I like the catch that holds the Case closed. It is very convenient to open but never pops open unexpectedly. It is a little clumsy to slide the Tungsten PDA open. I also wish that I did not have to remove the PDA prior to synchronization, although it is not hard to take it in and out. All in all it is a good product.
I bought it because my old battery went off in two hours, but with this one I can use my camera for days.
As a USB cable I'm sure this is fine. But it's not white. Not even close to white. It's grey / cream / almond. I purchased this specifically because it was advertised as white.
The Americas uses 120V as a standard and the rest of the world uses 240V. Japan is the exception with 100V. It's not much of a problem as most appliances come with a 100-240V universal adapter,or you can supply one with your own local voltage.The problem can be where you buy a great gadget in Japan,that was never meant to be exported outside Japan and the voltage is fixed at 100. The bigger problem is that it might not function at 120V. Modification by a service tech may be anywhere from expensive to impossible. This is where the VCT/VT-500J comes in handy and for only $36 if your appliance is less than 500 watts.I've had it a while and it works. It is meant for continuous operation,something I would not trust to a cheaper wall converter. It does use a fuse for safety reasons and comes with three spares,but it might pay to buy some extras. The design is very compact. The switch and pilot light are in the back with the power cord. I wish both were up front with the power outlets,but this is not a deal breaker for me.If you transfer to Japan, this will also step-up their 100V to 120V if you have some appliance fixed at 120V you would rather not replace. Be aware of the setting on the back of the unit. The default is US 120-100. Do not use the Japan setting unless you are in Japan or you may find the 120V outlet in front outputs 140V! Also note the power cord has a grounded US plug. Be sure to get an outlet adapter if you move to Japan. Chances are you can get one there easily,but that would depend where you are.
We really wanted an LCD TV but were very unhappy with the image quality of regular TV (non HD) broadcasts compared to what we had with our old tube set. This TV delivers a truly excellent picture with both HD and standard cable broadcasts. While the set is big and bulky compared to flat screen LCD & Plasma sets, it's considerably less deep than comparable sets from other manufacturers & also features 2 sets of component inputs as well as DVI -- more high quality connections than sets of roughly the same size from Phillips & others. It's a great set for those people who watch lots of regular TV but who also want HDTV as available.
This player completely froze loading music. After that it wouldn't even power on. Rio technical service advised a hard reboot. Same thing happened again. Rio technical service advised returning the Forge. So I did. Shopping around now.
Excellent mini keyboard for POS system or small desk. Nice layout of keys except the Delete button but you'll get used it pretty quick.
So, my daughters are in a sport where the lighting is much like the lighting in a cave when trying to photo the events - not so great. After renting this lens from a local camera shop and attaching it to my 30D, I was absolutely amazed at the shots I was able to capture. Not only did I no longer need to shoot at ISO 3200, but the detail of the images was not lost in the noise or dimness of the captured scene. I now shoot ISO 1600, max, thanks to image stabilization, and the photo detail of the L lens is amazing. It was so great, in fact, that I was able to sell photos of the event to members of the team.Excellent L series lens, including construction and overall quality. It's price is steep, but does include the lens case, mounting collar and lens hood.
I've used this in my job and needed another. It comes in handy to add a connection and is useful in a small office to extend the network. Nice tool.
I find this convenient for walking and talking with cordless phone. It is easier to carry the phone around in your hand than to hold it to your ear where I inadvertently move it away from my mouth. You can also set the phone down without losing contact if you need both hands. I had a problem adjusting the volume down but solved that by moving the ear piece off center. I am satisfied with it.
This has got to be one of the best if not the best flat panel tv wall mounts I have come across. Very simple to install but it will take at least two!! people to lift this heavy bad boy to the wall. Like others have said had to cut down the four screws either to long or to short to fit my Sony BR4 other wise no big deal. Works like a charm and gives you more positions than you know what to do with. This wall mount was probably over kill for my 52" tv and could have got by with the VMAA26B but I felt like more was better in this case and gave me peace of mind. After all this was a 3 grand tv. Thanks Amazon for a great price and Thanks Sanus for a good quality product.
These card reader claim it suport 25 kind cards, in the plastic package it indicated that suport memory stick pro due. but it is a cheating. I bought one it doesn't word, after change another one, also doesn't work.I changed to many computer. it happened same.
This ipod is pretty much a shrunk down version of the ipod photo. It does all the same things including playing music and slide shows. There of course are a few problems. For one the ipod scratches like no other. If you barley even touch you will see a mark on the body. Just a minor touch to the screen makes a mark that is easily visible. Another problem wiht the ipod is that it cracks in half easily. My friend sat down with it in his pocket and it cracked in half rigth down the middle. All in all I have to say that I just don't like this ipod. I do know that you can buy a case for it but it costs almost 30 dollers to buy a case that isn't that good. I would highly recomend buying the new ipod that can play videos.
I didn't have a DVDrw in my mac and had been looking for something that was mac compatible. This worked great. I didn't even bother with the software. Just set it up according to the instructions, plugged it in and it burned my DVD. (I used the iDVD software that came with the mac). It's a nice looking unit too. It does seem a little slow, but then again I have nothing to compare it with. It does what I want for a reasonable price. I'm happy with it.
Se esperaba que el producto tuviera salidas de audio y Firewire, pero resulto ser que son cables de extensi&oacute;n para ser conectados en el backpanel. Realmente no vale lo que se paga por el producto .... no desperdicie su dinero
Cheap, great sounding and snug fitting - before and after I accidentally put them through the washer and dryer.
i give this tv a 4 .the price is really high for a 13inch but over all the picture is nice and clear.
Binder does what we need, we have used 7 of these per fiscal year for several years. Ordered now through amazon due to a slightly cheaper price. 3 of 7 arrived missing 1 of the 2 plastic / nylon posts. No rips or anything in plastic, must have come that way to Amazon from acco. Ironically, there is a sticker on each sawing "Now comes with nylon posts." Ended up returning 2 of them, being able to complete the third with a post from the second.So trying to save money, ended up wasting a man-hour doing the return paperwork.
The paper arrived intact. It's a good value and the shipping tube makes for great storage when not in use.
The following is a review of the TV stand that I purchased that details what I encountered with this TV cabinet. I would recommend this cabinet, but would also recommend not using the crappy snap lock hardware that they provide.This is a reasonable product. There were some alignment issues, but I was able to get my flat panel mounted well enough to feel it was secure. I would recommend this product. It is fairly attractive, well built and did meet most of my expectations. The shipper they used is very professional.As for the cabinet that it is meant to attach to, the product is also very attractive but is poorly constructed. The stand is suppose to bolt to the back of the cabinet, but the cabinet design uses some cheep press inserts that popped out the first time I tried to bolt the two together. I ended up gluing the fasteners in place. The cabinet is also assembled with some pretty crummy snap lock fasteners made from the softest metal on earth. Because of the poor quality of the hardware used to assemble this cabinet, I did not feel it would last 2 years before reverting back to a pile of flat boards. I ended up clamping and gluing the entire cabinet together. I am now mostly satisfied with the combination of the stand and cabinet.
I bought one of these systems about six months ago and it has performed flawlessly. Set up was very easy but I did have to replace most of the speaker cables with longer ones. My living room is very large, in fact the speakers wound up being farther apart than the settings available. I'm happy to say that they still sound very good. For this money I didn't expect an audiophile system, but I was pleasantly suprised with just how good it sounds. If you want really loud, chest pounding rock this system doesn't quite make it, but it manages to make the the booms, thumps and whooshes of action movies a truly visceral experience.The fan is a little annoying, but generallly it is not audible while there is signal to the speakers. The only time it has been a problem is during very quiet passages of classical music.The different listening modes are both useful and necessary. They can make a HUGE difference in the listening experience. I do miss having EQ or even tone controls, but messing with the settings will yield good results.I have a large screen (50") TV and the DVD quality is excellent. It is sensitive to smudged discs, but it plays clean ones better than any other DVD player I have had. In fact, it is the only DVD player I have that plays those "Asian collector" DVDs without any problems. I have played discs burned on computers and DVD writers in both the +R and the -R format as well as double sided DVDs all without a glitch.I liked this system so much that I bought another one for my girlfriends apartment, and that's the real beauty of it. The price is reasonable enough that I could afford to do that. Now I can have great home theater in either place and I've scored some serious points with the girlfriend! It's been a little over a month and her system performs just as well as mine.
Most of the other reviews were essentially correct: They seem a bit flimsy but if you tend to be careful with your electronics it is not an issue. The cord could be a few inches longer but I can live with it. The important thing is they sound great and for the money it was a great deal. Amazon got it to me quick, no muss no fuss. Overall I'm pleased with my purchase.
This kit is excellent but it would be so nice if it had a lens adapter included. It was advertised to work with the Z650 and Z740 but the lens does not fit any of those cameras without a lens adapter.
I have RSI for many years and I have been searching for an ergonomic mouse for my left hand. I was excited to find the Goldtouch ergonomic mouse and couldn't wait to use it. The product arrived promptly. My first impression was, "Wow, the thumb rest is great!", but after using the mouse for 10-15 minutes, I realize my hand is too small for the mouse; I am unable to reach the scroll button with ease unless I move my hand upward, but it's not comfortable in that position. Although it was easy to maneuver the mouse, it is heavier than the standard mouse. I was using a track ball mouse when allows me to keep my hand and wrist stable, but the palm of my hand started getting soar resting on the top of the mouse.I was dissappointed with the Goldtouch mouse because it did not fit my small hand and I started having shoulder aches after using the mouse. I returned it to the seller.Overall, it would be a great product if it fits small hands and could have been lighter.
Bought this to avoid paying for the shipping of other products. Easy to install. Fits perfectly to my hand so it's very useful. Came with the battery! The color is really sharp!
I would not buy this battery again. The price is affordable but only if it keep it's charge as long as the Nikon battery.
Great product BUT a few of the discs in the spindle were not manufactured correctly and could not be used. They had a ring around the outside and I was unable to write to the disc..... so I had to toss them.
Everyone knows Arctic Silver is good stuff, worked just as expected! Easy to put on, and helped on temps a bunch!
After deciding not to splurge the $900 for the new 24" display, I decided to purchase this existing 20" display and pair it w/ my mbp. I personally prefer the solid aluminum styling over the black bezzeled frame. I know Apple is eventually replacing this monitor, however, after test driving the 24", I visually didn't see a difference between the 2 displays. Furthermore, the review on this display has been satisfactory at best, and for $900, I need a display with a solid reputation. It would have been nice for Apple to update this display during the 3rd or 4th quarter of 2008. 1680 x 1050 display resolution could be a bit higher at this price, then again, very few displays compare with this one. Highly recommend to pair w/ current or previous gen mbp.
I've had the iyiyi for about 2 weeks. I did a lot of shopping around before taking a shot in the dark and ordering this thing online. What makes it beat the Bose is the fact that it has a radio and that you can hook other devices into it.The sound is sharp and it fills a large sized room. The sound is not overpowering, though. On songs with a lot of heavy base, it does distort a little at high volumes. Tivoli recommends not turning on ipod's equalizer as this could cause damage to the speakers.I can pick up radio stations from far away. It looks really cool. My ipod looks like it belongs with it. It is compact, so it fits just about anywhere you want to put it without taking up too much space. The power cord is just that, a power cord. It tucks away neatly.The other cool thing about it is that when you unplug it, it remembers what time it is and your preset radio stations.I like this product and I think it is worth the price.
I bought this to hold my 215 doctors (marijuana) recommendation, and I'm glad I did. Now I can carry it in the car in a nice holder instead of a cheap white paper envelope. If a police officer or dispensary needs to see my doctor's recommendation, I have a nice holder that keeps my paper protected. I plan on using this every year, after every renewal.PS: Also great if you AREN'T a pot smoker ;)
This cable is really good one and i got this product on time. I am using 2 HDMI cable one for bluray player and another for laptop and this is what i am expected.
We took a wrong turn in a deture situation, It took us around the block and back on the right route in a very busy city. We were in our motor home and towing a car trailer
The Mac Mini is a great little computer. Lots of power to do many things, and do them well.Apple's hardware and software and especially OSX are all superbly crafted together to justify the longstanding phrase "it just works". The machine is simple to set up, connections are easy, networking is easy, and the software is there ready to use.The only complaint that I have about this machine is that it only comes with 512MB of Ram. Given what most people will want to do with this machine, it just is not enough, especially if one loads on any PPC programs. The emulation that this machine has to use, Rosetta, just does not get along well with 512MB. I used a PPC model and it was a pleasure to use. Microsoft Office worked well, one could multitask without much trouble, but the Intel version is not the same animal. I would recommend adding Ram...I upgraded to 2GB of Ram and it runs great! I think that they should offer this unit with a minimum of 1 GB of Ram. I am sure that this would be sufficient for most people.I got this unit to run parallels and it does a great job with that program, as long as one has enough RAM. The reason I am giving this product 4 instead of 5 starts is that it should come with 1 GB.Great product!
I am a retired merchant marine deck officer who has spent over twenty five years peering through binoculars in all types of weather. I was a little reluctant to buy a pair of binoculars without first having tried them out, but I really wanted a pair of inexpensive compact glasses to carry around with me when I vacation or go fishing. My high end 7x50's are just a tad too bulky and heavy, weighing a little over three pounds. So, I took a chance and bought these, and am very glad that I did. They offer a bright crisp image. I tried them out star gazing as well as on the ocean, and was very pleased. For the price, I don't think that they can be beat. Compact, lightweight, and very well made.
I was pleasantly surprised at the value of this product. I paid just about $177 @ best buy. I love the sound. I did not plan to "blow away" the walls of our tiny urban apartment and the neighbors. It fills my room with crisp and detailed sound even at very low settings. I watch a lot of movies on our 42" Philips plasma TV. It is a perfect companion for the TV. The wires are attached to the speaker hence the 4 stars. I would have had to splice the wires anyways, because we have in-wall wires. iPod dock is not very exciting. I was not able to play video from my iPod classic. Over all I highly recommend this unit for budget consciousness and value.
This makes a nice, clean print and is reasonably priced. I've been able to print around 120 or so pages from each cartridge, so I'm happy.
The stock fan that came with my Dell Dimension 8400 was pretty noisy. This fan is noticeably quieter.Like the stock Dell fan, this fan adjusts its speed based on the temperature of the air flowing past it, and has a wire that allows the BIOS to monitor it, which prevents a boot-up error that would occur without it. Unlike the stock fan, this fan does not contain a fourth wire that allows the fan to be controlled by the motherboard, but this does not remove any real functionality--it just isn't possible to use other software to set the fan speed.The lone difficulty is installation. The Dell motherboard uses a proprietary 5-pin connector, and the 3-pin plug on the fan won't fit. To make it fit, you need to use pliers to take off the plastic sheath around the pins. *Be careful, as it can be easy to bend the pins or gouge the motherboard!* You only need the sheath to be off the three pins you will connect to. Take note of which pins the original fan's wires connected to.At this stage, you can plug the 3-pin plug onto the pins, ensuring that white, red, and black are on the same pins as the original fan. You could also attach the white wire alone to the pins, using the 4-pin Molex power plug of the Y-adapter to plug the fan into your power supply instead, but this isn't necessary.Once the wires are in place, the fan assembly can be installed and uninstalled easily, as the fan is held in the shroud by rubber pins. Just gently pull the old fan off (its okay if the pins come out too). Then take the pins, insert them into the holes of the new fan (stationary Antec logo facing out of the PC) with the stumpy side towards the case exterior, then position the rubber pins at the holes on the shroud assembly and pull them through from the other side.
Before I purchased this product I read some of the reviews and was uncertain about the voice quality. But I bought it anyway because the price was right. I was NOT disappointed at all. Setting up this little beauty was super simple, and the voice quality is very good. I have no problems understanding my callers messages. I highly recommend this product.
Love the larger size......since you go through so much more black than any other color.
I really like the weight and feel of this remote. It was very easy to set up and the screen provided a very nice feedback. However if you turn off the wake on movement feature to save battery life, the "buttons" don't come on til you press them. Which means you have to guess at the location of the button you want pressed, if you guess wrong then the wrong button is pressed. A design where the the buttons don't work until they light up would have been much smarter. It sounds like a minor inconvenience, but if you have an HDTV, a home theater system, a seperate dvd player, and a seperate cabe/sattelite unit and you don't remember the last device you had active then you don't know what buttons are displayed. To prevent this annoyance you merely have to turn the wake on movement again, but this seriously drains the batteries.
I didn't buy this from amazon,but if anyone is looking for a region free dvd player,this is the one,you can actually change the region with a few easy clicks of the remote no extra hardware to buy,so if you've put off buying dvds from other countries because of your dvd ,you should get this one it's really slim and not at all bulky it fits nicely between my directv box and vcr on my dresser
Bought this a month ago, works amazingly with my netbook, detects within 2 seconds of plugging in. Wireless is the way to go (unless you're gaming a lot). Plus, I love to use this on my bed when I'm feeling lazy.. and it works just as perfectly. Would recommend this highly!
When compare with most "known brand" batteries for Camera's this battery seems to have equal results at a very lower price (less than $5.00). Many other named brands sell for a high as $15.00!! Amazon again has good suppliers , good prices and fast service.
Owned 2 pair in the last 2 months. 1st pair stopped emitting sound after 3 weeks. Exchanged them for a new set and the 2nd set stopped working after 4 weeks.
This is a great lens and worth the dollars if you are going to be using it in good light. In low light its hard to get a good shot without using the flash. I'm still a beginner but have gotten some excellent shots with it. It isn't the fastest lens around but if you know what you are doing you can achieve some really nice snaps.Many people love this lens and I can see why.
just purchased the pyle plmra620. installed it in my 21' ultra custom boat. I have 4- 6 1/2" speakers piggy backing 1-2 channel and 2-5"x10" on channel 3-4. sounds auesome. I have my subs on a different amp. didnt want to overload. had it running all day on a one day lake trip for 6-8 hours. never cut out and did not drain my batts...testing it this weekend for a 3 day trip.. so far this amp does the job..
Installation was a snap. Works as Brand name memory. Excellent performance since the upgrade.
It does the job at least while it lasts. I would not have purchased a plastic heavy duty stapler, but a previous employee purchased this with boxes of staples. I don't know how old it was, but I used it less than a year when it broke and since we still had boxes of staples, I reordered the same type. Next time it breaks, it will be replaced with a metal stapler not another plastic one. This stapler is too expensive for the quality.
Product has some attractive features: limited number of buttons and dials, very legible display, decent sound. The controls to fall asleep to your favorite station or CD are easy to use and accessible on the top of the unit. However, the controls for AM/FM tuning are a little inconvenient, tucked in the back right side of the device. And getting in stations is a challenge because the analog signal frequency display is also tucked in the back right side of the device, it's very small, and the slightest movement of the dial covers a lot of frequency ground. But once you get a station, it comes in clear and strong. Overall, a worthwhile clock radio with CD capabilities.
I've used this product both at home and at work for about 5 years, 8+ hours a day; it was a lifesaver as it relieved excruciating elbow and shoulder stress from mousing.Yes, the left/right mouse buttons are a bit stiff, but I rarely use them as you can left and right click using the touch surface.Windows xp & windows 7 both recognized the touchpad without needing to install separate drivers. Do note that it comes with Ps/2 connector, NOT USB. If you've got a newer pc with no round ps/2 connectors you'll need to buy a ps/2 to USB adaptor like this one:Adesso PS/2 to USB Adapter, connects 2 PS/2 connectors to 1 USB port/hub (ADP-PU21 )Highly recommended. Just had my home one fail and am buying another one.
The product arrived even earlier than predicted (in time for Christmas, which saved me....) and was exactly as advertised. Thank you!
This paper gives me excellent photo results on my Epson printer. The back side has a light, small "B" on it and is not meant for photos but works well for graphics and text with the printer set for 360 dpi. Buy three and it's a steal with free shipping. See like reviews under the 50 sheet version.
I got this laptop for my son. He uses it very little on battery, but the battery went bad in about 11 months, which seem way too short a life. I have read a lot of reviews complaining about the same thing. Other than that it has performed OK, it is not a high end machine.I have had several Dell's in the last 10 years, both personal and business use and they have performed well. I currently have a 630 desktop and it is super fast - I have heard a lot of bad things about Dell customer service, but so far they have been OK when I have called them.
I ordered this antenna after getting very inconsistent reception with a set of RCA rabbit ears, living northwest of Baltimore, MD. I setup the DB2 antenna indoors, mounted on a camera tripod (consult the antennaweb-dot-org website to see which type of antenna to buy and the direction to point it towards). Instantly, I saw the difference. Every channel, with the exception of 11.1 NBC, a VHF station (remember, this is a UHF antenna), came in crystal clear. To get 11.1, I attempted to use a coax splitter to add my old rabbit ears antenna in addition to the DB2 to get better reception. For some reason, just adding the splitter alone to the coax cable with no other antenna besides the DB2 connected to the TV fixed the reception problem. I can't precisely explain why this worked - it was just luck. Today, I not only get 11.1, but I receive every major Baltimore AND Washington, D.C. station and rarely ever have even the slightest disruption in reception. I cannot recommend this antenna enough for people in the Baltimore/DC area (but be sure to checkout antennaweb-dot-org first).
I should get a comission check from Logitech for these. This is by far one of the best purchases I have made for my home theater. I was able to put all of my remotes in a draw and free up table space for the popcorn! The unit works great, not a single complaint. My wife said "thank you, now I don't have to call you every time I want to switch from a dvd to tv". Works great with my Verizon fios box, and all other components.Highly recommend!
A previous reviewer said it's only 10 bucks. The price seems to have doubled and the quality halved. I can hear other callers crystal clear. The problem is this: they keep saying, &quot;What? What? I can't hear you. Hello?&quot; Microphone adjustment doesn't make a considerable improvement. This headset is for those who like to listen. If you'd like to join the conversation, your words will fall on deaf ears!
Used as our tape backup to our servers. Tape was exactly as described and worked very nicely as a backup. Used same brand for over 6 years with about 15 tapes used in order. Only had a couple of tapes turn out bad, but that's expected. Very good brand overall.
I finally realized I needed a center speaker for our home theater system. After researching and reading user comments, I purchased this speaker. It has great, crystal clear sound and is very attractive.
very convenient! easy, constant, decent quality, very nice highly recommended no complains! serves the purpose! worth it compact solid tight
it is a plug and play device , nice to have something that works like the manf. said it would
These earphones hurt my neck, they hurt my ears and the quality is okay at best. I do not recommend them for exercise at all!
Actually, $5 passive antenna from other company makes it possible to receive FM station located 50 miles away from my place. This one gives only static
I am currently listening to these headphones and I must say, they sound terrific. I have these bad boys plugged into myPreSonus FP10 10x10 FireWire Interface (Firepod),and there is ZERO audible interference (due to the beast of a cable). The lows are voluptuous and the highs have a precise bite, but do not overshadow. You will notice new things about all your music when you listen to it with the SR325ISs.From Wayne Shorter to Radiohead to Alix Perez to The Beach Boys--these cans deliver. They're reasonably comfortable, solidly built, and gently sass your ears just the way you like.
This sub is awesome for real bassheads who want to drown themselves with the lows. I have the volume at about 15% because any higher would really drown my highs. Not bad for a 5 1/4" woofer. It really rocks the whole house.I say 4 stars because for real audiophiles, this sub doesn't give you much control. You can lower the volume just as much so as not to make it sound too bassy.
I'm sure this is a fine product, but it is advertised as something it is not. This charger is listed as an accessory for the Kodak v550 and it is NOT compatable. On the charger box it clearly states that it fits Kodak batteries 5000 & 5001, but this is not clear on the Amazon website. The v550 has a 7000 series battery and this charger will not work.
Eating a bag of microwave popcorn together used to be a ritual until DH had a heart attack and had to really start watching what he eats. I bought this PowerPop as a replacement for the pre-bagged stuff so I could control the amount of salt and the kind of oil.First, I made the mistake of buying a white popping corn from the grocery store that I think is just too old. It burns very quickly even when the timing between pops is not slowed down. Also, I don't like the cleanup when using olive oil, preferring to spray the oil on with aPrepara Oil Mister, Whiteafter the fact. I've managed to get somewhat decent popcorn by just popping it dry and not popping it very long, but I'm definitely going to look into a different kind of popping corn when this bag is gone.I don't fault the PowerPop with any of this. It's clear to me that it does concentrate the microwave energy into the kernels without burning the bowl and that it works well to pop the corn evenly. The concentrator disk is an important design component, so I bought a few extra packs when I bought my popper. Not using oil makes them last a long time, and I don't have an oily mess to clean up afterward.
Bought this as a replacement lens for my wife's camera. Out of the box it worked great. The ordering/ shipping process was clean and simple.Thanks for a great product.
What can you say, it's printer ink? Good price for the two pack, could not find locally for this price. Genuine Canon, not a refurb. Arrive quickly and in good condition.
This is a good amp for the price but Amazon has it listed as a 2ch amp but the model being sold is actually a 4ch amp (TS960-4). The 2ch amp Power Acoustik makes similar to this one is model TS980-2 which does come with the remote dash mount bass knob control. Model TS960-4 does not come with the remote knob. Instead of using the amp for 2 subs in the rear as I had had planned, I'm using it to run a 6.5" component system and 2 6.5 midbass woofers.
I am pretty unhappy with the performance of this product - my formerly powerful system now sounds tinny and flat. The band cut-offs don't seem to be the same as what they are labeled as either. Only install this if you're a fan of anemic midrange.
Not much to say, big enough for the bigger size Zune. I have the small one so way big for me. Has little container on one side for things like cable, power hook ups, or anything else. Once it is zipped up it is very sturdy, and would be very hard to hurt anything in the case. It is perfect...
Great and simple product. It was plug and play, and reduced my energy consumption from 6 watts to 2 watts. That's around 52KwH per year, and in California, where the above baseline power rate can range between $.30 to $.60/KwH, it quickly pays for itself.
My Dell E1705 fits perfectly in the compartment. I've read past reviews that stated the zipper scratched their laptop. I've traveled all over the world and haven't had any problems with it (maybe I'm just lucky). I have also received numerous compliments regarding how nice and professional the backpack looks.
I was very comfortable with my reflex 35mm film camera (Minolta 7000) and did not feel the urge to get a digital camera until now: entry level had poor quality image and the better were too expensive. The Minolta Dimage Xt changed my mind. It is easy to carry and takes good pictures. Only one con: The time between you press the shutter and the moment that the camera actually takes the photograph is not "instant", so many times I found that the picture I got was not exactly what I supposed to be taking. Now, after getting the idea, I am thinking for an upgrade.
While this is my first handheld scanner, I have access to various benchtob/lab scanners (with price tags going above the $30000). Of course, direct comparison is not possible, and while we're not speaking about sensitivity or features, this unit lacks very critical function - this is not "scanner", a device where you can turn knobs, adjust various parameters, such as frequency, wideness of filter, attenuation and so on. This unit is very unpleasant for use while "programming" when all frequencies stored, it starts working pretty fine and will provide you with pure enjoyment. Now it stands in the corner of my garage and provides me with background ambient, while I'm working.If you going to take this unit to live event, then please note, IT EATS BATTERIES LIKE HOG! So, couple of plain AAs won't last you more than 3-4 hours. Consider this when going to live event, and take pair of spare batteries with you. Pair of lithium batteries will provide you with about 2 days of active usage, but 10 pack of such batteries will cost you same as this toy. So your first action when buying this scanner - get yourself at least pair of high capacity NiMH rechargeables. This unit can recharge them, while working from AC outlet.
this is a good antenna because I have bought and installed 2 for other family members. This one did not have holes drilled in one of the bars for the cross supports. Assembly instructions are useless.
I bought these earbuds about 6 months ago, and they broke already. Pretty useless for as much as they cost.
Found this in a thrift shop for $8.00 -- awesome. The availability of 70 inches in height is fantastic for so many shots, especially portraiture. The feet are equipped with pointed aluminum rods to be used for stability out of doors. These may be exposed for use or covered to protect surfaces which might sustain scratches by simply turning the threaded rubber feet in or out. Simple design; rugged and practical with the portability required by the professional and novice alike. Can't beat it.
I was absolutely thrilled to open the box for the new Logitech VX Revolution mouse. The hardest thing about this mouse was getting it out of the protective plastic packaging. The design itself was super slick and it fit my hand perfectly - very comfortable to say the least with installation a snap and I was productively rolling along immediately - and I do mean rolling! Even from a distance the cursor itself was very precise and was `right on' in grabbing what ever point I was looking to capture for graphics, spreadsheets, or text documents.The scroll wheel using the free spin mode made scrolling through long documents super fast almost as if you were stepping on the gas of a Ferrari (or would be, if I had one!)I particularly liked the one touch search button making it a snap to search for keywords or phrases allowing you to pick whichever search engine you wanted to use - simply highlight the word or phrase and press the search button for instant results.Bottom line - you won't go wrong with investing in this mouse. It is a tremendous accomplishment of engineering by Logitech a company that continues to maintain a marvelous reputation of integrity and design of topnotch quality computer peripherals.Marilyn RondeauTransmission and Energy SchedulerISO - New England
If you have a smoker or grill and cook meat at temuratures lower than 400, it is a must. It is especially needed if your grill or smoker is NOT gas or electric as it can become quite tiresome running in and out of the house checking on the dome temp.The only complaint I have is the range is not great through walls. I have a wireless meat thermometer by Weber that has a much greater range. But, it is still worth the purchase.
I spent a long time deciding on a digital camera. I was replacing my trusty point and click film camera, so it had to fit in the camera sleeve of my back pack. It had to have a USB interface and work with my Macintosh iBook. It had to take decent pictures and not go through batteries. So after much consideration I decided on the ELPH S100 and was just about to order one when I realized that Canon had released the S110, so I ordered one and have not regretted it. At the same time, I ordered a 128 MB Compact Flash for $80, as I knew that the included 8 MB card was just too small.In this review, I'm going to concentrate on using this camera with an iBook. This should apply to using it with any USB capable Mac.After taking a few pictures, I opened my iBook (a spring 2001 dual USB model running Mac OS 9.1), inserted the supplied CD, installed Canon's software and restarted. I turned on the camera, slid the switch to put the camera into review mode, and plugged the supplied cable into the IO port of the camera and a USB port on the iBook. This cable is most definitely not a standard USB cable, so treat it well. Canon's Image Browser software automatically detected the camera being plugged in and launched.The pictures in the camera are shown as thumbnails in a scrolling pane which looks like a long strip of film. You can select the ones you like, rotate them, delete them or choose to upload them to your computer's hard drive. Be sure to rotate them if need be before uploading them. Uploading is quite fast for USB. Photos in your photo directory are shown as larger thumbnails in another window. Double clicking on an image opens it up into its own window where you can do simple cropping and exposure/color adjustments. If you want to do anything serious though, I'd recommend finding a copy of Color It! or even spending the big bucks on Photoshop.I haven't used the movie capture feature extensively, but it works. It generates .AVI files which QuickTime plays easily enough.Rebooting into Mac OS X (10.1) and plugging the camera in, the Apple provided Image Capture application automatically launches and allows you to download and rotate images quickly and easily.The pictures it takes are very good. Changing settings take a while to get used to. The neighborhood kids love playing with it. The rechargeable battery is a great feature as it makes picture taking pretty much free.In sum, this camera fulfilled almost all of my needs and I highly recommend it for general, nonprofessional use.
I own several Gator products and they all are well built and well-finished. You do pay more, but I've always felt my equipment was well protected.The 2 rack bag is built solidly. The zippers on the flaps are large and high quality and the internal frame seems dimensionally stable and able to withstand a lot of punishment.The mounting frame is well-finished and tolerances and fit are tight.I've owned this bag for over two years and it has been subject to a lot of abuse as well as constant removal and changeout of rack components. It has held up exceptionally well both externally and internally. I almost feel I could stand on it and it would support my weight, even though I'd never try that!For "soft" bags, Gator seems to be the best in my experience. I never worry about my components being damaged, and isn't that what you buy a bag for?This bag is designed well and well-made!
After some wheeling and dealing within my department, I was able to buy this little beauty. Going in knowing about the screen size and battery life, I am quite impressed with this unit. For many years I've wanted a small, light, stylish laptop. This is the ticket! Everyhing about the design and external devices exhudes quality. I'm glad I bought this one. The DVD burner is nice and the mouse is very cool. Looks like a race car! The AMD processor is very stable and a real screamer! The machine runs Vista faster than my desktop at work,with 2gb of ram. I had no trouble setting up wireless at home or work. Windows Ultimate Vista is nice, very automated. I'm a computer professional and I'd highly recommend this laptop to anyone. Very enjoyable to use!
This is my first GPS unit, and I am VERY pleased. I was very close to giving it 5 stars, but a couple of the directions have not been the fastest route. In the ONE XL's defense, each time the directions were not the best, it was because it took the long way around a somewhat new connector road. Route recalculation is very fast if you make a wrong turn. It is easy enough to see and I have not had any glare issues in the bright sunlight. It has everything I wanted and none of the overkill gadgets that make some of the other units on the market too cumbersome. For the price of the ONE XL, you won't find a better GPS.Update: Battery performance has not been the best on this unit. I have to keep it plugged in while in use. Also, satellite signals are not acquired as quickly as I would like. It's been nearly 2 years since I purchased this unit, so I'm sure there is better technology out there now. I do still like this one because it is basic and simple to use.
The trouble is that my computer does not recognize the zip drive unless I have the CD inside. I think that this has to do with my computer memory, and not the product. I used this product before and have many zips saved on it. I am sorry it is not more used now.
I really wasn't sure what to expect when I recently purchased this CD title printer by Casio, but I am glad I did. It's FANTASTIC in every way!First off, you don't need a computer to print with this little gadget (very light weight). It's got everything you need built in: keyboard, 5 fonts, various sizes, a preview window, symbols ($ dollar sign, yen, GB pound, etc.), characters, and Greek/Russian lettering. It even comes with 126 illustrations (pictures) to choose from, like umbrellas, birthday cake, boombox, ice cream cone, and so on. It even comes with 10 built in logos to choose from, like a music bar for "Music," discs for video/movies, and a suitcase for "Memories" of your home videos or jpegs. These logos, which comes in various sizes, give your CD-Rs a truly professional look and not a CD-R look if you know what I mean. This little gadget gives you the option to connect it to a computer and import your own logo, drawing or other jpeg file, as well as free style text printing. The software included gives you dozens and dozens of different fonts like Broadway, Tahoma and Arial. I was truly impressed.As for the printing results itself, well, everyone I show the discs to immediately goes WOW! Your printed CDs look like they come from a record label; great if you are your own independent music artist and you need a professional look to sell your CDs. That's how professional this little gadget is, and there are 5 color ribbons to choose from (red, blue, green, silver and black).The drawbacks. The only problem you may run into (but don't panic) is the type of blank CD or DVD-R you use for printing. If you use a blank, all-silver or all-gold disc you'll be fine. If you use blank discs that have a rough pre-printed surface or discs that have a matted finish, like those for ink jet printing, you will get smudged/fainted printing. The solution is NOT to use such discs and you will be FINE. TDK color or white blank discs work just great with the printer. Casio recommends Maxell shiny surface blank discs to print on. In fact, they even include a sample disc with your printer, a good idea so you will become accustomed to the finished product.You're supposed to get 50 prints out of the ribbon, but only 20 if you print the upper and bottom half of the disc. Some reviewers have complained about the high cost of the Casio ribbons (TR-18 accepted on this printer), but at $6.99 and with a professional look, I'd say that's cheap. Amazon offers a 3 pack ribbon with free shipping and no tax, so how can you go wrong there?One final thought. Even someone brainy like me had trouble understanding how to operate it at first. You will get overwhelmed as you set it up and try to understand how to use it as it is very complicated. But with patience and time, you will become familiar with how to use it. I now breeze through it. If you're unhappy with paper labels and ink jet printing for your discs, this is the perfect solution. I say run, don't walk, to your nearest retailer and get one. You will say FANTASTIC when you make your print your first disc.
I picked these up for $29.99 at Fry's. As many other reviewers have stated, these are not Bose speakers. Don't expect to have the greatest music listening experience of your life. However, these are definitely worth the price.The main reason I chose this was the ability to adjust the bass levels. In apartments/dorms/houses with thin walls, this is a very important feature. You can turn the subwoofer completely off and just have sound coming from the satellite speakers, and you wont be waking the neighbors/family with the bass thudding through the wall.The sound quality is reasonably crisp; it sounds good, especially for a $30 set. I have yet to really crank it up, but I like what I've heard so far. I am a tiny bit disappointed that the bass doesn't "hit" that hard on some rap songs, but the sound quality is fine, and it is reasonably priced.Bottom line: worth the money.
I bought this system to replace my Klipsch 4.1 system and the first thing I noticed was the ENORMOUS subwoofer. Great, it should have house shaking bass. I was so wrong! The sub on the Klipsch system was roughly half the size of this one and managed to knock things off the walls. My next issue was that the speakers do not have tweeters, just large mid range speakers. Logitech claims these work just as well, but this is clearly a lie. I hooked the Klipsch satellites up to the Logitech head unit and sub and heard the incredible difference the separate tweeters make. For the price of this system, I feel slightly ripped off. I do love the adjustments, screen and inputs though.PROS-Lots of inputs-Screen, remote and adjustments-Good mids-Wires are reasonable long, no stupid proprietary plugsCONS-Weak bass-Poor highs-Cheap plastic construction and plastic bases-Huge subwoofer (I could barely find a place to put it!!)-Controls on the remote are better than those on the control pod
WHEN YOU BUY SOMETHING "USED" - ALWAYS WONDER IF IT WILL WORK. & IT'S WORKS GREAT. THANKS
the speaker went off in two days, i can only use it with ear phones
A great piece of machinery for the home office, easy to set up and indespensible to have around the house. Need a copy for the kid's school? Done. Scan those monthly statements for backup? Done. Print some photos? Done. Send that fax to your doctor? Done. I absolutely love this machine, it's time saving features allow me to tkae of all my small business needs right from my home office without having to run to Kinkos. HP does it again and their customer support is as always, top notch.I highly recommend this printer for anyone who wants the home office to get a little more self-sufficient.
My college son loves this. I got him one first, then I bought two more extra....his roommate told him to get this.
When this printer was introduced about 3 years ago it was clearly the best printer in its class. The prints looked nearly as good as lab prints, and the large format and built-in roll feeder gave options available nowhere else. But compared the best of today (Canon), the Epson 1280 comes up short in print quality and cost of operation.Many people seem to complain about the multiple color ink cartridge, and blame that for the high ink consumption. I can say this is not true. Producing and marketing a three ink cartridge is no where near as costly as 3 times single-color cartridges. But Epson printers DO consume lots of expensive ink.Besides the cost, I have two complaints: 1) prints invariably have a reddish hue (even though I am using Photoshop with native color profiles), and 2) the management of the roll feeder is clumsy invariably wasting expensive paper.
within 30 seconds of paying you get the email. Type it in and you have points and you didn't have to give Microsoft your credit card. (If you do they sign you up for automatic renewal month to month on xbox live if your subscription expires.) Cheaper then buying it at the store as well, no tax.
I bought this t.v. a year and a half ago in January 2007. Yesterday, my husband and I noticed a spot a quarter of an inch wide where there is no picture. It's very annoying and we're upset that it got this flaw all of a sudden. We are going to try to see if there is anyway to get it fixed or if we are out fourteen hundred and fifty smackers. We can't watch a program without looking at the spot, so we need a new t.v. If anyone has a suggestion, please help.
This card is extremly fast. Love it. Use with Canon 30D.Upload is also very fast with firewire reader!
I gotta say, this headset looks comfortable. That's why I bought it. Unfortunately, it doesn't deliver once you put it on. At first, it felt like this headset was trying to force my brain out of my nostrils...it clamped extremely tightly on my ears! After about 4 hours of wear (during which I probably sneezed out a few brain cells), it loosened up slightly, but it's still very uncomfortable after 20 or so minutes of having it on.It doesn't help that the headband is wider (due to its split) than other PC headsets. The hard plastic touches more of the top of my head than I prefer.Audio is OK. Music sounds decent through the LX-3000. It doesn't perform well in some mid-ranges...voices and some music sound flat.The microphone picked up my voice well according to the other people I talked with. I don't like the bendy mic with the big foam ball. It looks and feels cheap. But it does work.I would not recommend this headset if you use anything other than Windows Live Mesenger. The "call" button doesn't work in any other program than WLM. Skype, Yahoo! or AIM users beware!The controls on the cord are humongous. You could serve a small meal on this thing! It doesn't have a clip on the backside to attach it to clothing or the desk, so it just pulls the left side of the headset down as dead weight.Also, you'll have to be really gentle with this thing as the two headphones come off the headband easily and you'll have to snap them back into place. When I took this out of the package, that is exactly what happened. I don't feel like I got what I paid for. Assembly seems very cheap.I can't recommend this headset. Maybe the next one (LX-3001?) will be better.
These are unbalanced cables. Check a your gear requires balanced or unbalanced cables. If you need similar balanced cables you might try the Musician's Gear TRS - TRS Patch Cable 8-Pack (17") Straight 17 In.
Love this product, my last one lasted me 18 yrs!! I could have just reordered one small part and it probably would have lasted even longer. The new one is even a better and more durable. This is a must have in the kitchen!
This backpack did not help out my lower back pain like it claimed to do. In addition, I would not hold it against amazon because they did fulfill the order in a timely manner. I just would not recommend it for other customers.
There is a reason these Kogi LCDs are so cheap: the quality is awful. My dad bought one last week because of the price, but after we set it up we assumed we had a bad one. We took it back to the store and got a replacement. It looked just as bad. Finally I asked my dad if he looked at the one in the store. He had, but they were running a screen saver so he couldn't tell too much about the quality. So we took this one back for a refund. We had them stop the screen save and the minute the Windows desktop came up you could see how bad it was compared to the other brands in the store. The moral is you get what you pay for.
Used the Netgear MR814 4-port cable/dsl router to create a wireless connection to my Dell Inpiron 1100 notebook using a new Netgear MA401 wireless PC Card. Elapsed Time: 5 minutes. Took less time than cutting the UPC lable off the bottom of the box to claim my... rebate from Netgear. Purchased through Amazon.com and shipped free with arrival 4 days. Price, source, and ease of software and card installation are important to me. This has all that and my highest recommendations!
I actually bought this as a gift for my wife, but have seen it in action now and am amazed (she loves it, too). The OCR picks up all but the most subtle characters, and the user interface is really smooth.The PC software for import from/export to the pen is straight-forward and works well (even with the supplied serial adapter).In overall value, I rate this an excellent product.
You can save money buying refills but if you want the best consistent results, use Epson ink in Epson printers particulary, pigment based like the 3800.
Very happy with this purchase. Would do again.
It's so nice to make your own Factory Like CD & DVDs Cover !While the final shape is not so sharpBut it is really very nice to have this stuff
easy to install. note make sure if running windows xp to download and install service pack 2 before installing the card, after figuring that out we were up and operational in 5 minuts. arrived quickly too
I grabbed these cables with the impression that Monster's advertising has some truth in it. I was expecting a brighter/clearer image on my big screen that what I was getting with some $20 (other brand) cables.Guess what. I haven't seen any improvement yet aside from the money that I am missing. I tried these cables and the THX certified monster cables with no observable effects whatsoever.Perhaps there is a noticeble difference between these and the dinky cables included with most DVD players (but the same can be said for the $20 cables that I was using).
Takes more time then just slinging your bag strap over your shoulder. You have to place this part on your shoulder before you move on.
Initially I wanted to kill myself, this thing had a 80% failure rate on all words scanned.. After getting the hang of holding it properly (the guide wheel must be completely flat against the paper) the failure rate dropped to about 15%-5% of the words scanned.It will almost always mess up when you are scanning the left side of a book and you reach the binding, and you must move it at a medium speed (to fast and all you get is gibberish)After reading the website it looks like the IRISPen Executive software would produce better results, and they want $99 bucks for an upgrade (anyone know if it is that much better?) $250 total is a bit heafty.I hoped to get a little better performance from a software update, but when I finally managed to find something on their site dated 5/2004 it turned out to be the same revision I was running but these files real dates where a little older (one was 3/2004 not so bad but the other was 8/2003 egh that seems pretty old for an update).Anyway hold on to your software disk very tightly because I don't think you can just download the software again if you loose it.Other small problems my pens buttons don't always work, you can't assign any key to it (I needed backspace). And when it doesn't scan things in right it can be a pain in the butt to correct it.Also my pen lost communication a few times and I had to unplug and replug it in to get it working again.Overall it was worth the price (even though I overpaid by $30 #$*
Apart from not being able to play DVD's after a few months, this player is great. I'd give it five stars if I could've gotten some info other than "send us money and we'll send you another player" from the manufacturer. Philips customer service being no help, I looked around until I found this on another forum, and it worked great for me:chrish434Date Posted: May/21/2005 5:59 PMI realize this may belong more in the deal discussion, but I decided to put it here because I know more people read this forum. And for those having the "No Disc" error, this may be considered a hot deal for them. After owning this DVD player for about four months, I started getting the "No Disc" error and it would not read any desks. It would play CDs, but no DVDs. Because it was past the 90 day warranty and it was going to cost $40 to get a replacement from Philips, I decided against repairing the unit. After searching on the Internet, I found a lot of other people were having the same problem. On one of the Yahoo forums, someone mentioned they opened their unit up and could wiggle the black, red and white wires that are to the right of the drive and get their unit to play. I opened the case on mine and wiggled the wires and noticed the part (not sure what it does....guessing it's the laser assembly) behind the disc would move in and out under the disc as I wiggled the wires. As I was wiggling the wires, they came unplugged from underneath the drive. Since I was not pulling on the wires when I was wiggling them, I suspected that the plug-in under the drive was loose from the factory. I removed the four screws holding the drive in place and was able to reach underneath and plug them back in. I put everything back together, and I have not had the problem since. I have tested it with probably 20 DVDs and all of them read where before all of them were giving the "No Disc" error. I have no idea if this is the problem with all of the units giving the error but I am guessing mine is not the only one so hopefully this info will help some of you.
I purchased these after I received a scotch laminator for christmas because I wasn't satisfied with the 3 mil thickness of the scotch brand laminating sheets. These do the trick. I haven't had one issue and I've gone through 2 boxes so far. The only noticeable difference would be the static with these is less than the scotch which is a good thing so you can move the paper easier. After you have it set in there right it does not move so don't take my comment in a way as to think the paper would move easily before being laminated. These are great.
I recently moved from an apartment to a house and my wireless router is in the basement. I was told by many tech professionals that an extender would solve my problems. I purchased this extender and was so excited to get everything up and running. After working to set it up for a half hour with no luck I called customer service, what a joke! It was obvious that I was speaking with someone in a call center in South America as her english was mediocre at best. She also seemed incredibly busy typing away on her computer and it seemed that my call was interrupting her email or whatever she was doing. Each time I completed a step she suggested I would have to say hello 5 times before she remembered she had a customer on the line. It also seemed like she was reading the steps from a manual. She was definitely NOT a IT Professional.After over an hour on the phone I was told the product was defective and I needed to send it back and get another. I told her that it would be coming back but I would find an alternate extender.I am not the type of person to write a review but I hope this saves someone the time and aggravation of getting this product, spending hours on a futile phone call with someone who really does not care to fix your problem. Then having to go through the trouble of shipping it back.
The Memorex 32MB compact flash card is perfect for use in PDA's, digital cameras, MP3 players, or any of the latest electronic products that can use it. I use mine for storing extra songs on my MP3 player. Download to the card takes only seconds per song and doubles the capacity of my 32MB device.The card is also great for use in digital camaras where you need extra storage space but don't want to break your bank account on a larger card. It's great for adding storage space a little at a time as you can afford it.If you need extra memory with your PDA, the Memorex card is ideal. Are you a salesrep traveling to your &quot;big meeting&quot; or an accountant with a large database of figures? This card can offer you that extra bit of memory to store all those facts and figures that need room for. Perfect for storing those really large programs that just don't quite fit within the realm of your PDA.So pick one (or more) up today! You'll be glad you did. If you are anything like me, you're probably sick of having to run back to your desktop to swap out files everytime you run out of room on your little &quot;toy.&quot; With the Memorex 32MB compact flash card, at least you won't have to do AS much of that file swappin'.
Installation was easy, computer recognized with no problem. Although it took the 4 strans its only recognizing 3GB. I thought it would get 4GB of valuable memory, not so. Thats my motherboard limitation, I believe.
I'm on my third pair of these. Very full sound for a mid-price pair of ear-buds, but of course the bass is very dominating even if you turn on bass reducer on your player. I like these because they fit perfectly in my ears and I can sleep with them without experiencing any discomfort. This orange color wasn't quite as bright as I had hoped- more like a "traffic cone" dull shade of orange. After about four months of use one of the buds stopped working. If you don't buy directly from the company or one of their associated retailers they can't do anything for you as far as replacing them. Overall I would recommend these for someone looking for comfortable earbuds to sleep with- but buy from a seller that provides a warranty.
I am really enjoying this!! It's great to listen to songs without them skipping (like with my CD walkman), and the controls are easy to use and easy to access. I like the fact that the music "bookmarks" where I leave off, but that I can also go back to the beginning if I want to without a lot of difficulty. So far it's been easy to recharge on the computer and to change the song order if I want. I know I'm a real novice with these "electronic gadgets", but this has been easy enough for even me to handle!
HAD IPOD FOR 10 DAYS-JUST RETURNED-WILL WAIT FOR FRIDAY'S RELEASE OF NEW IPOD. IPOD WAS UNRELIABLE- FROZE BOTH TIMES I USED IT DURING MY RUNS AFTER 20 MIN. BATTERY NEEDED RECHARGE AFTER 1 HOUR. WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT THE NORM. WILL GIVE IT ANOTHER TRY WITH APPLE'S NEW IPOD VERSION. IT WAS REALLY SUPER FOR THE 40 MIN OR SO I USED IT.
It is a great product. I only had a proble getting somewhere, twice, so far. But, I onlyhad it for 3 weeks. I turned it on today and it shut back off and wont turn back on.
Any reviewer who claims to live in an urban area and says he gets great results from this product is LYING. Beware of retailers or manufacturers submitting reviews. I live in the NY area. Every possible bandwith is occupied. This solution does not and cannot work. Even in a rural area, where a response is possible, the sound is brutal! Worse than AM radio. DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON THIS. I'm bringing mine back. I now believe that a hard wired approach is the ONLY workable solution. Reviewers who say this sounds great must still have 8 track players.
This toner cartridge arrived in a very timely manner, and it works great! It took me a little while to pry the old toner cartridge out of my laser printed, but once I figured it out, the rest was easy. Don't forget to pull that little strip out before using the toner cartridge, or your printouts will be a blank piece of paper. The package came with a return slip for proper disposal of the toner cartridge, which was a really good idea.
It's a cord and two connectors; one end plugs into your GPS receiver, the other end into a 12-volt outlet in your car. Simple. Remember that running the GPS off car power means you can leave the receiver on continuously and even use the backlight as much as you want.
Ok i am impressed. The product works very well and you can scan the text quite quickly. This is goign to save me loads of time no more messy handwritten (unsearchable) notes!One thing, the driver CD is put in the box kitty corner to save on packaging. My cd was a bit warped or something from the poor packaging design and it took 4-5 attempts to get it to run properly. You can probably find the software online anyway. Pen itself was packaged safely.
It works perfect. My 15" 1.5 GHz Powerbook G4 works better than new with two full gig of ram. Goes in like a champ. Make sure its pushed in tight otherwise it will say the slot is empty. I also likes to work itself loose.
This adaptor works, but, like another one I bought, makes a grinding sound as the wheels go round in my car tape deck. Regular tapes play fine so looks like a deficiency in the adapter.
I love this recorder! This is a great investment if you want to do well in college classes. Some professors hate it when students ask questions, with this recorder, I don't worry because I know I can listen to it as many times as I want and get the concept. The software that comes with it is easy to use and works with Macs and PCs. The only downside is that everyone in class is always asking me to burn CD's of the lectures for them since they saw I did it for someone once. I just ask that they bring me a CD and just do it. I love the quality of the sound, always use it in the HQ sound. I haven't tried to load music into it though since I have an Ipod. It's is definitely worth the money...
Excellent product. I love it. Item arived in less than 24 hours. Exceed my expectations.
Does what is described. It works just fine, I have no problems with it yet. Usually these cheap auxilary cords will eventually short out on the ends. but it is what it is.
Does exactly what it's supposed to do. My monitor was already pretty well calibrated, but I wanted to automate Gamma control and take advantage of the ambient room light adjustment on the Huey.I bought the PRO version because the price was only a few dollars more than the alternative, but the only advantage is that the PRO will calibrate two monitors, not just one. Other than a spectacular deal on the PRO, as I got, stick with the basic Huey MEU101 if you have only monitor and remember that neither model is a cure-all for all your color matching problems.
This product from Monster does a great job on any HDTV, the cloth is soft and durable, a great product.
This cartridge worked fine until the printer went bad. So I probably won't be able to fully use it as I don't think I can fix the printer.
Do you suffer embarrassment and poor audio when talking on you cellphone with other headsets?Do you need to bellow to be heard in a loud environment?Are people unaware you are on a headset and think you are talking to them or just scary bat-guano insane?Tired of recharging a battery and the Borg look?This product will solve all you problems!A really long microphone boom ends up in front of your mouth, even if you have a giant head. You may now mutter very, very, quietly into the microphone like the more genteel insane person and you will still be clearly heard by your caller, even in a loud car.The microphone boom has a foam windscreen on it the size of a de-shelled edible snail, so the microphone and headset are very obvious. People know you are on the phone and presumably no longer think you are deranged.Some sort of powerful noise cancellation is in this unit, The noise you get from walking next to a running city bus does not get through to the other party.Overall much better than I though possible.
It protects my macbook very well, but that comes at a HEAVY cost. It is really very bulky to carry around. But in exchange I have the peace of mind to know that when I drop it, or hit someone with it, my macbook won't feel a thing.
I previously owned a Wacom Graphire4 4x6 tablet, and decided to graduate to this new bigger one. I gave away my Graphire to a friend that's never had a tablet before, so she was happy. This tablet is much bigger, has a great pen and stand, is much sturdier feeling, and has great software.The only glitch I had so far was with the included Corel Painter Essentials 4 software. When I installed the device and software on my new Vista 64-bit computer, this program wouldn't open. I researched on the internet and found that if you hold down the shift key while you open the program, it works fine. They may have a more permanent fix, I just haven't tried since finding this work-around.I used my old tablet as just a photo-editor, but with this one, the painting program is so much fun, I'm sure I'll get a lot more enjoyment out of this new tablet, while learning what all the new buttons and features do.
we use it to back up our phone equipment for a small office. So far, so go.
Have used it for 1 1/2 years. Bought it here on Amazon. Have used it at parties, kid events, etc. It's been banged around and used for thousands of shots.One thing really ruins it...The flash on this unit is abysmal. The slow lens prevents available light photography. Don't expect to light up a family group shot with it.Otherwise, the camera has it all... The other reviews pretty much cover it.
Bought this tested for a day, the picture quality is awful. Recorded video had lots of grains in medium lights (even in a small room with 100 watts bulb), more yellowish even in bright (sun) light. Hoped the one I got might be bad, and exchanged for a new one. That was also the same quality. Had for a good deal (abt $200), and it is not worth for that money. Returned within hours.Already own few Sony products (including 4 yrs old camcorder Hi8 TRV68), which are good in quality, made me think all the Sony products are awesome.Video quality is the main thing needed in a camcorder, so rated 1.
I hooked up a hard drive, iPhone, iPod, scanner, and mouse. All products worked, and even though the mouse and scanner are USB 1.1 and the other devices are USB 2, the USB 2 devices worked at high speed. However, occasionally the connection to one or more devices you drop for a second, or for just enough time for my computer to think the device had been unplugged and plugged back it. This is usually annoying, but problematic when it happends when using the device (e.g., when syncing the iPhone or when writing to or reading from the hard drive). This problem happened even when I unplugged the scanner and mouse and only left the USB 2 devices plugged in, and the hub was powered from the AC adapter when it the problems happened.Too bad, beccause the hub is compact and otherwise convenient.
I thought this product was great because there would be shows and movies on TV that i would want to watch but was to bissy and miss them, but now that i got tivo i can tell it when to record it and watch it later. I can even program it to record it days before it comes on. sometimes it records things its self if it thinks I like it and does'nt take up time, so i would still have 60 hours.
This is a great little tool kit to have around to take computers apart. I bought an anti-static wrist band and put it in the case, so I haven't needed anything when I have worked on about 4 computers. The tools are demagnetized too which is perfect. I even bought one for my sister.
As I been used Epson printers for years and recognized that the printer head will start to dry out if it has not been use in more than 2 weeks after 6 months of usage. I would recommend myself as to all Epson fans should print at least once per week to keep the ink in the printer head flows. If your printer have problem starts to print with cut out lines, just remove the print head and deep into hot water for about an hour. You will have much more chance to get the print head clean than to give it up. That's what I normally do, and it works. You also can use cleaning alcohol instead of hot water !!!!
First I am not one to write many reviews but I must comment on this product.My Linksys print server went out on me so I began shopping for a new wireless print server. I already have a Belkin router so I chose this product thinking the installation would be easy and it was. My only problem I have had with both of the print servers is I have to connect to the host PC via the ethernet cable but the 3 other PCs in the house all find the printer with the installation software wirelessly. So far I am very pleased with the product.
I bough this sub about a month ago and I am fairly satisfied with its performance. It works will with my Home Theatre System and movies ound great with it. However it is a bit lacking if you like to listen ot bass-heavy music like rap or dance. A bit of 'boominess' sets in at frequencies below 70 Hz and the volume has to be quite low for it perform decently at under 40Hz. Overall Im fairly satisfied with my purchase but I do think this sub is a tad overpriced for the level of performance it gives. So be sure to shop around before you make a decision on buying this product
VERY GOOD VALUE,DOES WHAT I WANTAND LOOKED JUST LIKE PICTURED,SHIPPEDVERT FAST.I WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND THISPRODUCT,YOU GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH.
BEWARE! This like so many other so called "lenses" are not that. they are a filter and made to fit on top of a lens. And thus they are made to fit a certain size lens and if you dont have the right lenses, it will not work.The quality of this is soso at best, but that is normal for opteka. When it comes to camera gear and Lens for sure, you get what you pay for!!! If you just want to do a cheap affect, this is a fun TOY, but not if you want a quality shot. Otherwise just take the shot with a good lens, and apply a filter and work it over in Photoshop and you will have a better quality result.
*** THE LATEST - THE ANTI-CLIMAX ***I wrote a bad review soon after I figured that I could never use the monster cable in my car.Recently, around end of March 2005, I gifted away the unused monster cable to my friend who was going back to India, thinking he could use it over there. To my surprise, he tried it here and it worked for him. It turned out that I had an iPod case that didn't let the monster cable to properly connect to the dock port and all that I got was a hissing noise! The case was the real monster that upset the monster cable!This is just an example how careful we should be while choosing iPod accessories - not all of them work in co-operation!*****My earlier review:I bought this soon after buying my first iPod, with great expectations, and connected it to my new Honda Accord V6. I was totally disappointed since the FM transmitter was unable to play the music from iPod. It successfully blocked out the FM radio frequency but wasn't able to broadcast the iPod signal. I din't want to give up and kept on trying as I was curious to see if it worked outside the bay area. No luck! I settled for a wired FM transmitter for my Honda for around $130, fixed by a local car sound mechanic.I was still optimistic that I could use this as a simple iPod charger for the car but that also was a limited success. Since there is no way of shutting the FM signal on iCarPlay, it kept on creating humming noise on the car radio which otherwise worked very well with the wired FM transmitter.In case you buy it, ensure that it works upfront... If not, just return it. I have been reading numerous complaints voiced by other users. So, you may do well to skip this product completely.
Bought this stylus to go with my new Amazon Kindle Fire. It's perfect! I love the "pen" clip. Not sure I understand where the included cord connector goes, but it meets my needs! Boxwave was a great vendor! No problems. I would recommend this stylus and this vendor!
I have done some cruising over the years on my own boat, and value a good pair of binoculars that gave me a sense of safety and suitability for the job. I'm not cruising anymore, but still like to have that ability to see my surrounding environment in detail. We weren't happy with the binoculars we had before the Nikon Action pair. So I wasn't sure what these would be like, but hoped they would be like my previous Nikons on the boat. I ordered the 8X40s, and was really surprised on how clear and bright these glasses are! We worth the $69 I paid! I should add that these are not waterproof or anything exotic, mainly because they will be around my property and house.
Great picture, price and delivery. No problem with the "clouds on a dark screen" that some reviews had mentioned. Simple to set up. It fit perfectly in to the cabinet we have. The Sony had the smallest width of any 46" (diagonal) TV that I found. If I had gone with another brand, I would have been forced to go with a 42".
I owned a Canon Rebel 300D. The 400D performs much much better than the 300D. The light meter seems more accurate. The color is much more balanced. It is also much easier to see camera settings on the big LCD. The frame rate is also improved from the old 300D. From what I read, the electronics is probably better than the more expensive Canon 30D; the 30D has better mechanical parts, but I am a casual shooter, I am much more likely to replace the 400D way before the mechanical parts become an issue. I also like the smaller body of the 400D. Would be nice if it has image stabilization in the body and if it has built in wireless.
I've had the MSSP for over a year now. It's worked great for backing up and storing videos and other media. It's a perfect solution, really. I was quite angry after it failed on me about a week ago. The web-front is reporting NO folders/directories present. If you do not know what I mean by this, they show up like shared folders on any windows machine in "My Network". I have mine mapped to a drive letter, to allow easy access. However, for the past week, it hasn't let me in. For the time I've had it, it's been a great drive. However, since all hard drives fail and I'd recommend it on that alone.
Originally I had the Ipod carrying case, but it scratched my screen like crazy, and when ever I dropped my ipod, the sides would dent >&lt; so i got sick of it and bought this one. it has great protection for the screen, and plastic surrounds your wheel and buttons which is even better. it only got 4 stars because the back was made out of Velveteen, I have no problem with that other than the fact that it caused feathers and dust to come onto my screen, so I cleaned it for 15 minuites and left it in there and it works great.
No Choice about which product to use for Primera Bravo II Disc Publisher.This was the best price I could find when I needed ink.
The only reson i got this MP3 player is it works with yahoo subscription music and it is the cheapest one that does but i have been inpressed a lot with it needing no software to install and fast upload speeds fast play speeds and easy user interfae i gice a 5
Works great, super price. I have seen these type of cords and chargers packaged with an FM transmitter for $49, but why spend that? I bought these for much less and picked up a transmitter for $20.
This item is good but next time I would go to the local store and get a cheaper one that does the same thing.
I purchased an all functon printer at Wally. I looked for an USB there but once again I refused to pay their price. I went online and found this one. Great price and an added bonus was the 10 ft length.Happy with my purchase.
I purchased this player mainly to play divx/xvid files on a portal hard drive without having to burn DVDs. It will recognize a USB flash drive without a problem, however if you plug in most portable hard drives it will not work. Portable hard drives are often formatted in NTFS format. For example I have an 800 gig hard drive I tried to use initially and it would not open it.I had to reformat the drive to FAT32 to use it with this DVD player. The downside of this is now only 250 gigs of my 800 gig hard drive are viewable.Still, it works for me as a "poor mans" media center. It would be nicer to have an xbox 360 to play the files via the network.
this is not a socket 939 processor. it is a socket am2. other then that it is a wonderful piece of equipment.
I'm a college student and I have to say that the iPod is the best thing a student can have. You can listen to music while running, you can watch videos in a boring class, or show your pictures to your friends. It has 30Gb so you can actually use it as an external hard drive where you can save important documents, so you can just forget about your memory stick. In general this is a great device, the only thing I don't like is the ear phones because you cannot run with them and also all of the accessories for the iPod are very expensive.
THESE ARE REALLY HEAVY DUTY. THESE CUFFS ARE NOT TOYS, THIS IS THE REAL THING. THEY ARE MADE OF VERY HEAVY, SOLID STEEL OR METAL (NOT SURE, BUT VERY STURDY NONE THE LESS. THEY EVEN COME WITH A DOUBLE LOCK!!!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE CUFFS...VERY DURABLE!!!!!!
After suffering a catastrophic loss with my first One Touch, and a secondary but less critical failure of another, I finally did my homework and discovered Maxtor's simple solution was not a reliable solution, and that the truly reliable solution was not all that complex.I am writing this not only as a caution to others, but also as a suggestion on how to start a reliable approach to backup.THE PROBLEM: Despite my customer research, the Maxtor one Touch II and One Touch III are the worst product decisions I have made in some time - and there is a reason for this.Of the 2 Maxtor One Touch II's and one Maxtor One Touch III's only one of my II's continue to run. The first failure cost $3,000 to get the data recovered. Unfortunately I was also using it for data overflow at the time.The second (This model One Touch III) also died about a year after I purchased it. Fortunately I was using only for backup.They run great out-of-the-box, but after a year they wither and die. Why? I am not sure if it's the incremental file-backup software, or the hardware. Perhaps it is a combination of both, as Maxtor's incremental file-backup software progressively causes slower and slower operation, and more and more drive utilization.Google the words "Maxtor repair". There are many vendors. And with most, once they have your drive, it's usually the most expensive thing that needs to be repaired, typically requiring rebuilding the physical electronics.And considering the proprietary nature of Maxtor's drivers I don't find this price surprising.Final point: You cannot recover your system if you suffer a complete crash. Expect to reinstall Windows, Office, get updates, and enter licenses, etcetera. You can recover your files, yes, if your unit is still running.THE SOLUTION: Get a reliable high capacity internal or external bare bones hard drive, and use image backup software, not file backup software. There's a fundamental difference between "file" and "image" backups.I had several misconceptions about image backup software. But I discovered one can also recover individual files. And MORE importantly, you can recover your entire system as well - very simply from the backup drive. It runs faster, it does a form of incremental backup based on image changes, and is much more reliable. It is rare that a solution is both cheaper and better. And I was not looking for cheaper.For a hard drive I use a WD 1T Sata. And my software is ShadowProtect desktop. I am sure there are others.By the way, with this solution, you own the software, so it's not tied to some device that will fail. I also (once a month) do a one shot backup to my inexpensive Western Digital Passport. Again as I own the software, I can apply it to any number of different physical backup devices that do not carry the extra overhead cost of proprietary software and hardware.EXTRA: In addition, you might want to also consider iDrive, or Carbonite. I would use them for your documents only.SUMMARY: Unfortunately only those that have experienced the loss of work-related or financial data, family pictures, or even that report that your child wrote of which you are most proud, will appreciate the advantage of being prepared.Then to compound the problem, once we have experienced loss, we start out by looking for a simple solution. And we may be impressed with the concept of "One Touch".But after suffering a catastrophic loss with my first One Touch, and a secondary but less critical failure of another, I finally did my homework and discovered Maxtor's simple solution was not a reliable solution, and that the truly reliable solution was not all that complex.
FIrst lets start buy saying this is the second hp.a1310nnow for the pc had it since febuary 1st 2006, today is april 13th, 2006 has broken down twice.The lightscribe drive broke in less than 2 weeks they replaced it lost the pc from home 1 weeksecond time the heat seak fan housing brokecalled hp took they 48 to return a call to say they want my businessthen had to wait another 48 for them to decide rather they should replace a 2 month old lemon they sold me.after 5 days they replaced it with another they could not give my money back with out another 2 days of waiting. thats all the review they need the pc is junk and there customer service doesnt' exist its all pass the buck and use up the warranty so we can go to the next pigieonPLEASE PROTECT YOUR SELF AND DO NOT BUY FROM COMPAQ OR HP THEY ARE THE SAME COMPANY AND DO NOT SUPPORT THERE PRODUCTS. THEY DO SAY THEY ARE SORRY FROM COSTA RICA AND INDIA ALOT BUT DO NOTHING THEY REPLACED THIS PC WITH ONE NOT MUCH BETTER HASN"T ARRIVED YET DIDN"T EVEN SEND IT NEXT DAY SHIPPING AFTER 5 DAYS OF DEALING WITH THEM. REMEMBER YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
We took a risk on this because our last printer, the HP K550 had serious paper handling problems. This one is -- so far -- working perfectly. It was easy to set up.We got the extra paper tray and that is working perfectly too, though it took some time to figure out how to make it default to the correct tray. (Never found instructions after looking for 30 minutes. Had to experiment with the settings.) The only other negative -- the driver is huge -- something like 130MB. (And even with that, no instructions for paper tray selection?!) This is minor if the printer is reliable!
This product is not 802.3af PoE compliant. That means you must use the included terminal unit with the included base unit. If you get a PoE switch later on it will not work with the terminal unit. Why they did it that way, heaven knows. Given that, you might as well hack splitters on both ends yourself and save some money. No electronics would be involved just wiring in the AC adapter at the base end and wiring in the connector at the terminal end using the unused cat5 pair. With a long cable run the device might not work but you've got nothing to lose.
Product of high quality and to shared in common prices. The salesman gave the product he offered as it, would return to him to buy in the future.
The motor has a metal shaft which drives 2 nylon gears, which drive metal gears. Over time, the nylon gears weaken. Eventually the teeth shear off, and the shredder no longer shreds. Looks to me like the nylon gears are an intentional 'weak link' to make the shredder fail over time. If all the gears were metal it would likely last a very long time.
quality is poor and the warranty is only 90 days. you are throwing your money away.
These speakers are absolutley great, I installed 2 pair on the rear of my house. Installation was simple, and the sound is awesome.
I just got this camera. I was happy until trying to install and use it. Looks nice, comes with great software, but it didn't work for me at all. no updated driver onsite or support. It does look nice.
Decent receiver at a good price. I like the one button station preset feature. It pulls in farther away stations better than than the unit that preceded it(at a much higher price many years ago). It also pulls in AM for listening to any talk shows i might want to listen to( I know, I'm showing my age). With a simple aftermarket cable($20.00 +/-) I am able to play my Ipod through the rear AUX port. Sounds pretty clean and can put out some volume.
I purchased these noise cancelling head phones so my kids could watch their portable DVD players on long trips and be able to hear them better. Unfortunately, the noise cancelling feature is almost not discernable. I would not recommend them.
I bought a pair when I first received my i-pod because the earbuds that came with it hurt. I saved for them and paid over 100.00. I was so happy with them and told my young adult children about them and yet they didn't believe me. 5 years later they still could not find a good sounding, comfortable, and stay in place ear buds and asked for a pair of mine for Christmas. Kids...sometimes they don't know it all!The construction of these earbuds are so much better than before. And you can't beat the sound. They are equal to or better than Sony or Bose earbud. Best of all they are comfortable to the ear and stay put! I do a lot of bike riding and they never fall out. A great buy.
The two memory cards that I purchased did not work either because they were defective or not compatible. I contacted the vendor that sold them to me and was told that I could not return them because I had opened the package. It is hard to know if a product does not work without trying it so I believe that their return policy is wrong. I am now trying to contact the manufacturer because the package indicates a 100% guarantee. So far, no success in getting a response back.
I love This camera. I broke the screen on my previous Casio pocket camera. So got this one as a replacement. I am very happy with it, much better than the previous one. Great build quality, great pictures (IS makes a big difference!), nice look. Like all camera's this size, you can't avoid red eyes, but it's the only minor issue I've seen so far. If you are looking for a pocket camera that you can carry everywhere with you without compromising on the quality, it is a very good choice. Some people don't like the power on button, I do. Not to difficult to reach once you are used to it and I feel safe knowing the camera won't turn on unexpectedly in my pocket and get damaged.
Hey there, I live in Brazil and bought one from a friend that was in US. I read some reviews that told about beeing difficult to install, difficult to upgrade de firmware.I had no difficult at all. I bought, put the install CD and installed the Iriver Manager. Then I plugged on my pc and I begun to d/load to the device.Pros- So far I had no problems with the USB cable.- The FM turner sync good for the stations I listen.- It handle 59 mp3 songs.- Very easy to download songs, to learn &quot;how to use it&quot;.- Good sound.- Good earphones, even for a gymCons- With the equalizer &quot;on&quot; the battery ends quickly, that's why it would be nice rechargeable ones.- The feature that he doesn't play protected wma, many songs recordered on that format don't play- the neckstripe is not good for gyms. it would be better with arm bands.OverallThose cons. above does not affect the player, so if you want 256M buy it
I have been using it for quite a long time now and I am really happy with it, it is small easily attached to my camera so I have it right there when I need it, really easy to use and working just perfect from the very first moment I got it. Really small and light, no cords so you don't have any contact with the camera when shooting making your camera more steady when you needed it to be...I would go for it over and over again with my eyes closed.
This converts my tape player into a iPod player it works great I love it. Been using it for a long time now. Best product you can buy!
It was at a higher price when I bought it 3 weeks ago.... :-(Comes with a 32 Mb SD card, which isn't that big, but better than other Canon's that usually come with a 16Mb card (minor detail)Very vibrant colors, lots of features! The reason why I love Canon!I have a 4.0 Megapixel Canon SD300, and upgraded to this. They have the same components/connections/battery and are the same size except the SD300 has slightly smoother corners, so I can use all my previous accessories. The display and transition animations between screens and pictures are visually pleasing.Overall great product:9.4/10
Got these with a pair of 6 by 9 also by Pioneer. The sound is great and I'm very satisfied. Amazon is great.
Our HP-S4253 was bought last Thanksgiving. It was a great plasma TV at the beginning, marvelous HD resolution, vivid color and many useful jacks on the back.However, recently a bright red dot appeared in the center of the screen. This dot is most eye-catching when the background is dark.I called the service center of Samsung and was told that only one dead pixel was not a service issue. Their policy was a seven-dots rule. If you have fewer than seven bright, sometimes flashing red dots on your plasma screen, sorry, that's your own problem.Later I found that every TV manufacturer has its own "pixel policy" to deal with complaints about such dots.Customers at a store can open the box and check the TV on spot. But if you buy a LCD or plasma TV online like I did, you are taking a chance.
This printer is the best I have ever owned. I've only used HP printers and I've had hits and misses with various models over the years. This one is flawless in all functions. I have printed, scanned (both with the glass and the ADF), copied, and faxed with absolutely no problems.Also, another pleasant suprises is that HP have finally figured out their software components (at least with this printer). Software in the past was slow, clunky, counter-intuitive, and just a general pain to use. The newest version with this printer is very fast. Load time is almost instantaneous and all functionality is accessible and effective. To be fair, I do have a fast computer since a recent upgrade. I'm running an AMD X2 3800 dual-core processor, 2 gigs of Corsair high-quality RAM, ample hard disk space, and a 7900GT video card.I'm very pleased with this product. If you want a good all-purpose multifunction with no card slots, but with ability to handle daily scanning, faxing, and printing tasks, this one is for you!
I purchased this to augment an Intel Atom-based computer that I built for the kids. It seemed very cost effective and I expected the rechargable nature would save me on batteries. But only the mouse is chargable; the keyboard uses AAA batteries. But they seem to last awhile. I find the black keyboard a little difficult to read compared to white, but for those who like black that's no complaint. And I'm using it with Ubuntu Linux without any issues. Nice set, fair price, no issues. Recommended.
it came seperatly packaged and the moment i took the car charger out of the plastic bag it came in, it literally fell apart in my hands. i then checked the wall adapter and found that it interfered with my iPod Touch, when i tried to unlock the screen, i couldnt because the bar kept resetting to the side, i unplugged it and it worked fine so it was the wall adapter. like i said the only thing good about this is the retractable usb cord, its convenient and it works. you get what you pay for i suppose. seller offered replacements and am waiting on them but not holding my breath.
As easy to use as promised. No fancy features. I took it right out of the box, inserted the included batteries and started recording. Practiced by videotaping horses being ridden in a covered arena with heavy shadows and spots of bright sunshine. Despite no ability to change white balance or manually focus, the camera performed adequately. Had to shade the display with my hand to see what I was recording because bright sun was coming over my shoulder.Zoomed to the max, the pictures were not crystal sharp, but still adequate to record moments to share with others. With less zoom, the picture improved tremendously. Also used it indoors under florescent lighting to video a dog & handler performing an obedience routine. Again it was a bit fuzzy with the zoom wide open, but more than adequate for the person the study their performance.It was hard to see much detail on playback when watching the small screen on the camera. However, hookup to a portable TV was easy with the included cables. Everyone watching was impressed with how well it performed, given the ease of use and price. Every time you stop the camera and restart it, it counts it as a "new video". You can easily scroll through these snippets and delete those as desired. When you start recording again it immediately puts the new video at the end of the previously recorded ones.Integrated USB port allows easy hookup to computer for viewing. Have not yet tried saving on DVD. One hour of recording turns out to be a lot of time and the AA batteries seem to last a long time.Don't expect miracles compared to what you get with more expensive cameras with full features, but it's a great tool for capturing little moments for review or for sharing with friends and family.
They were great I love the KeySpan AV Dock for Ipod the remote is killer it woks through 3 walls when I'm out side .They got the product to me fast and their great people. I would buy from them again.
Very satisified with remote, I no longer have 3-4 remotes out! Really easy to set up and if I get new equipment, just plug into computer to update.
My original drive was dead on arrival. I had it repaired via the RMA process which was smooth other than the fact that you don't receive updates and one day the drive just shows back up.They didn't indicate what was wrong or what they fixed, and now 3 weeks later the same drive is dead again. And it isn't my laptop because I've tried it on 3-4 different computers and operating systems, USB 1.1 & 2.0 each time I've had a problem.Until this drive I've always bought Western Digital and been happy, I've learned my lesson for buying cheap.
build quality is great. picture is great. volume output is too low making the tv hard to hear if there is any ambient niose whatsoever
I just I would clear the air up a bit, even tho this scanner is a little dated it still performs amazingly.Stars knocked off for a short usb cable? NO WAY... mine came with a six food long cable.Their are drivers for windows vista, even 64bit, they work on windows 7. The tools included are fine, simply set the scanner settings, scan it into photoshop.People with driver issues, obviously had no clue what they were doing. I plugged it in, I clicked the driver install exe(downloaded from their site) and within a minute I was scanning pictures in.
i've been very happy with these speakers so far. great sound quality for the price.
Like everyone else, I loved this vaccuum at first, after the first few times I used it, it was horrible! The little brush attachement for furniture doesn't spin as soon as I put it on my couch to use it. I have to empty the bagless canisters after every cleaning, to do this I get dirt all over the garbage can and floor. Plus I have to stick my hand up in it to get all the hair and whatnot that has twisted around the spinning things.Now to be fair, I do have 3 dogs. So I realize I have more hair/fur in my carpet than most people. BUT... I only use this vaccuum to clean the area rug in my living room and the bedrooms. That is it. The rest is hardwood that I sweep (I have to because if I try to use this vaccuum on the bare floor, it spits out everything behind it onto my feet)I think DirtDevil should be ashamed at selling this product. It's horrible. And I'm not even mentioning the hard to find expensive filters that need to be replaced on a regular basis (kind of like a BAG).
I'm a Middle School Math Teacher in an over-crowded public school . . . so I know a thing or two about pencil sharpeners. I've owned two of these "heavy-duty" sharpeners, and while they are better than most, neither made it through their 3rd year. Overall performance is great for the first year, but steadily deteriorates with age. As it gets older, the sharpened pencil point isn't on-center and the blades become too dull to be effective (the motor is just fine though). I've also had other, less expensive electric sharpeners too (donated by generous parents) but the one's that cost half as much don't even last half as long. :-(Anyhow, the abuse an 11 to 14 year-old can dish out is too much for even this "heavy-duty" model and if I'm spending my money for a sharpener, there's got to be something better.
The original drum in my HL-1440 lasted 3+ years.I bought this DR400 replacement drum, and after a couple months it started streaking my paper.Bought ANOTHER new replacement drum in December. It is now March, and the "drum" light just came on, and I can't print anything. I estimate that I've printed MAYBE 700 pages on this newest drum.What a piece of junk! I'll buy a whole new laser printer, and it will cost less than I've spent on these drums in the last 6 months!
this thing does what it says it will do. it puts together very easily and holds 26 DVDs. if you are looking for a high quality DVD storage system then this isn't it. if you are looking for something, like me, so your DVDs aren't just laying around on shelves and in drawers, then this is for you. and it only took about 3 days from the time i ordered it for it to get to my house.
I had previously purchased a high-end 2MP outdoor camera from Vivotek which came with a mounting bracket. The cylinder wouldn't tighten at the base, making the camera swing down with the weight. I purchased this unit hoping that it wasn't of the same build quality. Well, I was very pleasantly surprised. This product is of very high quality and isn't moving around anywhere, even with lots of wind twisting on the camera. I was glad I bought this particular kit because I ended up being able to tweak my setup more than I had intended based upon the flexibility provided with the different options. I will definitely be purchasing another one of these units when I buy my next camera.
I spent a fair amount of time researching the seemingly hundereds of GPS units out there, and finally settled in on those in the $450 - $500 range. After comparing the Garmin nuvi 350, the Magellan 4040, and the new TomTom GO 720, I opted to purchase the latter. Although I've only owned it a short while, I am very impressed.The best thing about Tom Tom -- and the GO 720 -- is the flexibility it offers. Chief among these, to me, is the MapShare technology, which allows you to correct maps, block streets, rename roads, add POIs, etc. -- and share them with other TomTom users. The software (TomTom HOME) you install on your home PC is easy to use, as is the unit itself. Don't like the text-to-speech voice? Change it with one you download -- or even record your own voice!!The list of neat features is exhaustive -- so rather than blab about them here, I'll let you read the specs yourself.The one feature I wish it did offer was a direct link to traffic -- yes, you can get traffic updates via TomTom traffic, but have to do so through a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. Unless you have a Blackberry or a phone with a data service contract, that means you'll have to pay not only TomTom for the traffic subscription, but also your cell-phone company for the data usage. Plus, my phone's Bluetooth is reserved for my wireless headset, which I'm not willing to give up. It would be much nicer if the 720 received TomTom Traffic updates directly.Of no real issue, though, as I was unwilling to spend the $60 or so per year for the service (similar prices for Garmin as well).Beyond this, I haven't found a single thing I dislike about this unit -- and am finding it head and shoulders above the rest. If you're considering the TomTom GO 720, compare the Garmin nuvi350 to it -- the latter is a top-notch, high quality, and well-received unit. I think you'll find, as I did, that the GO 720 beats it.
I originally brought this model mouse in the stock Winter Blue model 5 years ago (Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Winter Blue)for about $30 dollars at a Big Name Computer Electronics Store for my company laptop. I loved the fact that it was plug and play with just plugging it into my company laptop with the generic drivers loading itself (It was a HP Business Laptop with Windows XP loaded on it) and when not in use you could attach the receiver to the back of the mouse. Along with that it was very comfortable and a breeze to work with.2 years ago when I gave my company laptop back to my old business sector to move to my new business sector I gave the Wireless Mouse to my Son to use with his laptop (A Dell Inspiron 1505/E6400) at the time and eventually his newer laptop (a Dell 1720). He used it constantly during those next 2 years with pride and joy until it started to just intermittently work and eventually died 2 weeks ago. He requested that I get him the EXACT same model Microsoft Wireless Mouse even through there was a newer one on the Market (Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 - Poppy Red), he so preferred the 3000 series that he did not care for the newer technology of the next Model series.Anyways I ordered him the Pomegranate Red of this model (The only change from the previous model at his request) and he has been back in seventh heaven since then. All I can say with not only would I still recommend it but just because there maybe newer model that maybe technically better does not mean it is preferably the better item to go with and sometimes you stick with what you know will meet your needs.
This is a good product. It is quiet light, no trouble while carrying it around. That is well made, nothing to say.The three cons are:- the head cannot be separated to mount it on another mono or tripod- if you have a very heavy SLR camera (I have a D80 with a grip and a 70-300) you will need to be strong on the fixation, otherwise it will move. But then it is difficult to unlock it.- when you clic the shutter, be careful, cos you may make the tripod move just a bit but enough to have a blurry picture. I am going to take a remote control.So at the end I am quiet satisfied, but it is not perfect. But much better than the cheaper models which won't support my camera!
Like everyone else I did all the research and read the reviews. I wanted this "style" bag, not a sling or a backpack or a holster, just a traditional shoulder bag that could hold two Rebel XTs with the normal 18-55 lens attached. So it came down to the KATA WS604, the KATA SB904, the Lowepro Magnum AW, the Tamrac 5608 and the Tamrac 5612. Dimensions were all within 2" and prices (on Amazon) varied from $100 for the Tamrac 5608 to $180 for the Lowepro.So I decided to try the smallest of the group - the Tamrac 5608 and it WILL NOT confortably hold 2 Rebel XTs with their 18-55 lenses attached (one has a lens hood). The front of the lenses will bump each other in the middle of the case. And it would have been very difficult to arrange and access all of my other 'stuf' with the two cameras taking up so much of the top area of the case.Aside from that, it appeared to be a strong, well made bag so I opted to spend another $35 and go for the Tamrac 5612 and I'm damn glad I did. Camera lenses don't bump, enough space for all my 'stuf' and easy access to everything. Check out my review under that product for more details.
T H E S I T E T O F I N D I T F O R L E S S I S COMPUPLUS . C O M.
What an amazing filter! Reluctant to use color filters, what a surprise with this one: On a fine autumn morning, with a dash of fog...wow...simply wow...
I just installed the Airport Extreme Card on my eMac and have moved the computer as far away from the router as it can possibly be in my house. The signal is very strong and it is working great. Highly recommend this product.
This was a gift who is not tech savy and she said it was easy to use. great sound and right size
If you are a techy, this review won't be very useful to you. To everyone else, I highly recommend this router. We've had it for a couple of months and it is great. On my previous Belkin router, I was having trouble maintaining the connection to my company's VPN. The Belkin couldn't handle the connection. This router handled the connection with ease. The setup is very quick and easy. If you don't have experience manually setting up routers, then follow the instructions on the quick setup guide and setup will go along very quickly. I highly recommend this router.
This monitor replaced my older HP 17 inch LCD monitor that came with my HP computer. Automatically I saw a huge difference in color and detail. I am very happy with this monitor especially with the price. My computer does have a stand alone Nvidia Graphics card. I do understand that some people may be disappointed with this monitor due to re-boots or bad text but if they do not understand that higher definition monitors may require a higher end graphics card (a stand alone vs. an integrated one)or may require some tweaking, then a bad review is uncalled for a great monitor that calls for a better system.
My MP3 player arrived in a defective condition. It doesn't work correctly and I would like to return it.
Not only is the ipod the most popular mp3 player owned by a few million customers it is the most easy to use. While some might say that it is more expensive then others this is true. But exactly what justifies the price. Only the ipod has a touch scroll wheel that is so wonderfully easy and superior to any navigation on any other player. When you plug it into the computer it automatically starts to charge and updates your music library with no interaction what so ever. Not to mention the interface on the player is sharp simple and functional. While not everyone will love everything about the product whether they have had problems with a battery, or have had problems when trying to use usb it happens. Every major consumer product will always have a complaint.To clear up the battery issue for those of you who aren't familiar with it, the ipod has a standard lithium battery the same type used in most other hard drive players including dell, and creative. After about 500 full recharges of the battery, it begins to show wear, like it is supposed to. But most people like myself included have had no trouble at all with the battery and you will find a small number of people who with constant use their battery will degrade.Other issues I've seen include gripes with apple support which I've had zero problems with and find them above average friendly . If I'm not mistaken in the computer buissness they are rated #1 in customer satisfaction above dell, compaq etc.. So while some have problems the majority don't.From owning my ipod it is indespesible and replaces carrying around my cd collection. My best advice is try it and see it for yourself which is better than reading reviews but i'll guarrentee you you'll understand why it is so popular.
It only took 30 minutes to get everything up and running. I can connect with my laptop from anywhere in the house or out by the pool with great speed. It makes working at home much more relaxing. I have my access point at one corner of the house and my room is at the other corner, about 100 feet through 3 walls. The red light blinks when I am far away, but it still works. Thanks to all the people who wrote reviews I have read here and elsewhere. It helped me to decide to buy this. Plus I figured if it didn't work accross the whole house, I would just take it back. If you are thinking about this product, I highly suggest it.
I know it seems like a small part and simple task. But when you need to do what it does, there is no 'making one'. Real easy to use. It worked exactly as described and was a value. No cpmplaints:) Thank you.
The Adesso mouse is light weight and nice to handle, but it shines ever so bright in the night. I used it in my bedroom, & couldn't keep it cuz of it's night shining. The red color of the laser is what shines so bright. It has standard 400dpi function, and that works OK. But still, it does shine bright in the night. I sent it back cuz of the red night it makes in my bedroom. As a mouse, it does work good.
If you want this bracket to hold the light on the axis of the lens, look elsewhere. Otherwise it does what it's supposed to--attaches to a tripod, holds a mic or light with a shoe, and allows a camera to be attached.
Although it does take a little bit of time to get used to using the roller ball with your thumb, once you get used to it, it's great. No more picking up the mouse to move your cursor around the screen. I will say that I had a cordless trackman wheel before and it didn't work well with my computer. I got the corded one and it seems to be doing fine. My chiropractor suggested I get this since I was having such shoulder pain constantly. I can say this has helped.
This is the best thing that ever happened to wireless! I got it for Christmas and it was the simplest thing to install. I just popped the CD into my cp and it basically self installed itself. I use it for my Clie UX 50 and it is super fast. The only thing is the range. I'm not too pleased with it, but overall, I had no problems intalling it or keeping it up to date. I would recommend this to anybody.
I was looking to take my audio listening to the next level. I had some space on my desk, and some random components jury rigged to a set of computer speakers. I decided to invest in a receiver and a pair of decent speakers, and boy have I been satisfied!Aesthetics - This receiver has a pro look. Sleek black with a digital display - even turning the volume knob adds to the experience. Everything looks and feels professionally made (except for the back feet, they're made of plastic, but at least the front feet are metal and good looking). This certainly adds a sort of subtle value. It feels expensive to look and use it - which is good in my book!Functions - Inputs: AM/FM, Tape, CD, Aux, Phono. Output: Two pair of screw down terminals, Aux out. In terms of the inputs: Everything except phono is simply a direct line in. The names only help keep order of things. Perhaps the only unfortunate thing is that the names cannot be changed (for example, if I wanted to run a TV and a computer, one would be connected to "Aux" and the other to "Tape" or "CD"). The Aux out is useful for recording (of which I use this receiver to a bit of). Run a line from Aux out to whatever recording device you want. You could even run aux out into yet another pair of speakers for additional modularity. The included AM antenna is nothing special. It will get powerful nearby stations, but requires a lot of manual tweaking to pick up different stations in the area. However with a minor upgrade, you can get your favorite ancient modulation *ehm* excuse me, amplitude modulation stations just fine. The included FM antenna is also fairly average, but FM doesn't have the intrinsic antenna issues as AM. The phono input includes a preamp for your underpowered record players, so steer clear of putting other things in there. That being said, if you have a record player with a preamp, it might be best to put that in Aux or another input. There's also a screw down ground option for older record players or inputs with a screw down ground wire, very useful for vintage-meets-modern setups.Sound - The sound of a receiver is largely based on the speakers chosen. But, having test several speakers, the sound quality from the receiver itself is as good as it needs to be. Very little distortion on CD or mp3, and, with some tweaking, even scratchy records can come through fairly clean. Although it would be better to clean your records than remove the treble.- NOTE on speakers -use 8 ohm impedance for one pair setup. For a two pair setup, use 16 ohm impedance. Using less than 8 ohms for one pair, or less than 16 ohms for 2 pair may (no.. WILL) cause damage to the unitInconveniences - Heat is hardly a problem. If you were to run it at Max with a very hot line in for a long time, you would begin to get heat buildup. However, if you keep your lines hot and run the receiver at 30, its enough power to fill most rooms without any significant heat from the unit. As mentioned before, the inability to change the labels on the inputs is probably the only large problem on this unit, and isn't even that much of a problem as the names chosen are fairly common, and few people will need to two AUX inputs. (If you're someone who needs 8 Aux inputs, you probably didn't or aren't considering this receiver anyway). The other major inconvenience is that it's big and heavy. If you plan on using this with a desk setup, make sure you have the space. If you are using it with a TV or home theater, it will fit right in with tape decks or CD players you might already have. Its awkwardly heavy and difficult to move around while setting up, but not a big deal as once its running, there's hardly a need to go in the back.All in all, A fantastic receiver for the price. It looks and feels like an expensive unit, and plays just as well. The functions are limited, but not by any casual users standards. The phono input, aux output and two pair speaker make this unit extremely useful for many situations, for example, as a desktop unit for my computer and record player and radio functions, or as a home theater setup. While it might not be worth upgrading your computer speakers for this, I would recommend this as an upgrade for a desktop computer speaker setup if you had any extra input devices you wanted to connect, such as a record player or tape deck, or CD player. The convince coupled with the sound, look, and feel make this one heck of a stereo receiver!
The Emap is simply the best personal mapping GPS available.The screen is very legible and the base map is fairly complete withmost Federal and State highways. It also shows services available at interstate exits such as gas, food, and lodging.Emap supports downloadable maps, but you must get the propriatary Garmin software which is pretty expensive. To get the most out of the Emap, you really need to get either the Roads and Recreation or the MetroGuide software. Both provide street level detail for the entire U.S. including all city streets and local roads.The Roads and Recreation maps are downloaded on a county by county basis. You can select up to 99 counties to load, although the 8MB cartridge can only hold about 40-45 counties. The MetroGuide software downloads entire 8MB sections, so you can only use one section at a time. If you do much traveling outside your area, you will need extra cartridges for additional MetroGuide areas.MetroGuide does offer address finding and area points of interest that Roads &amp; Recreation doesn't, but for most people, R&amp;R will be enough.You owe it to yourself to check out the map viewer to see which software package you need. The map viewer shows exactly the information that will be downloaded to the Emap. Keep in mind that only one section at a time can be downloaded from the MetroGuide unless you have the 16MB cartridge.Overall, this is an excellent map unit for travel use. It doesn't offer route planning, but you can manually set up waypoints along your route and it will tell you which direction they are and when you are getting close. I just wish that other mapping companies' maps could be downloaded rather than depending on the pricy Garmin software.
It is okay - not as good as expected but value for money.
Good for running but hurt my ears at first. They stay in when I run but hurt my ears after a while. Overall good quality & sound
I bought this as a gift for my daughter for Christmas and I was very impressed. I looked at several different models and like that fact that you could add memory to this one.It is so easy to add music to. Within minutes we added music and were ready to go. She also added pictures, not all of them turned out well, but found that she needed to convert them first. She will be working on that today. The ones that were added look very nice.I have an IPOD and it is not as user friendly or as easy to add music too. It is defineatly more work to get what you want on it. I would recommend this to anyone getting an MP3 player! Very good product for the money!!!
i prefer b&w over hoya, cause it cleans quickly and remain clean for months unlike hoya that i have.
I am amazed everytime I watch this new LED DLP HDTV.It's like watching tv in 3D. I feel like I am in the same room as the actors on screen. I paid $1,634.00 to have the tv delivered for free and unpacked and set on top of my tv stand that I bought for the 56" tv. My Brother bought his a year ago and spent $4,000.00 for a much smaller HDTV. I am glad I waited for the prices to drop. Amazon did an outstanding job with customer service and delivery on time as promised. I will continue to buy at Amazon because they have made shopping easy. I often lose track of the plot of the tv show because I am in such awe looking at all the details that I never saw before. I love this tv. The Best $1,600.00 I have ever spent handsdown.Don't wait another day. Make the purchase right now and you will love it.
Was able to turn a wide screen LCD monitor into a TV (sort of :)) We were able to hook up the blu ray player to the monitor and use it for viewing movies. Quality is great. No problems.
I bought this modem based on the reviews I read here and the cheap price. It does not have power on/off and reset buttons. If you need to reset, just unplug the power cord for a few seconds and it should reset everything. I do not have a network card on my computer, but the modem did work with a USB adapter. Some claimed much better speed, it's not on my computer. I used several modem test web sites and all got me the similar speeds as with my old RCA modem. The replacement was actually harder than I thought, but not because of the modem and it's a long story. Anyway, I got it working after 6 phone calls to AT&T broadband.
SanDisk is one of the best companies. This card is great for cameras, cell phones, etc. I purchased this microSD card for my LG VX 8300. It works well to take many pictures with the camera phone feature, videos, and store mp3s. It does however glitch occasionally, but I believe the cause it the phone itself. The camera will slow down and I will have to turn it off, take out the battery/microSD card and turn it back on. I believe this is due to the 1 GB size. I don't imagine i would have any trouble if the card was 512 MB. Overall I have had very few problems and recommend it.
I use the D70 and the D80 at work and found it hard to take fine detail macro photos using a very low shutter to capture alternate light source illuminated subjects. This was just the ticket. I was having to use the timer to take the photos which was hard to set in the dark enviornment. The only hitch is that the receiver is on the side of the camera so you have to be on the right side to get it to work and you have to point it at the camera. We have tried several group photos with it and it always catches me with my arm up pointing at the camera, until I used the combination infared timer setting.
Its a good basic product but my girlfriend likes to half hag me and watch TV while I work in bed. This table just does not work for that. Otherwise its adequate.Peck's Adjustable Bent Wood Laptop bed tray Birch
I was hoping to buy a new PC for college, and since monitors are optional, there is a wide variety of available models. But specifically I wanted something with TV-tuner so I can use same screen for both PC and TV, saving a considerable amount of space Since I also own a laptop (and all I have is a 4 to 2 ft workspace) this fit perfect. I used CRT moniters till I bought this, and after using 192MP for 5 months, the old 17" CRT back home disturbed me a lot. Also has speakers, but I also plug iPod in when I'm playing CS or some other game. I also use PiP (Picture in Picture) a lot, and that was also satisfactory. Even though you can only have two sizes (box and wide) and place it to 4 specific locations around the corners, you get used to it. Expecting more would be too optimistic..One thing is price. It's probably 200 dollars more than its nearest competitor without a TV-Tuner, and I bet you can buy 4-5 TV's to that price. Also I paid more since I bought it a long time ago. But I can say that if you can afford it, then this product will worth every penny.
This monitor works wonderfully. Every time I turned it on, it came on. When I asked for games, vibrant exciting color came out of it. When I asked for text, well it almost wrote itself. The large screen allows me to use 1280x1024 with crisp clear text. No problems here....
the plastic battery retaining tabs broke after about 50 charges. It still works, assisted by a rubber band.
I was suprised at the great quality for such a low price! The item arrived quickly, I tested it out and was pleased with how well it works with my xbox. I was so pleased that I ordered two more for my boyfriend and roommate!
This is a great product, works 100% of the time, and the constant power to the zune to keep the battery charged has not diminished my batter life at all, so don't worry about it. I use it in my dorm room all the time, and it is great to have so other people can interact with it via the remote - which is magnetic, so you can stick it to anything metal, which is super convenient and awesome.My only complaint is that the remote doesn't seem to have the range that a typical tv remote has, and you have to point it directly at the dock from In Front of it for it to work, so that is kind of annoying at times.Even with that considered, this is still a great product and def. worth getting, also because then you have a wall charger for your zune then! (you can plug the usb cable right into the zune from the wall adapter to charge it) You can also plug the RCA cable into the headphone jack to view on the tv with the dock, so it is like a 3 for 1 deal.
This is the only wireless keyboard/trackpad combo I could find to work on a MAC. I have it hooked up to my Powerbook and a 42" LCD and I can navigate from anywhere in the room. Trackpad and scroll pad work 100%. I would have gave it 5 stars if they made a MAC version with MAC buttons.
There's a horrible glare at night. I took pictures of the Eiffel Tower and was sad to see the Tower upside down and green next to the real thing in my images. Alas I'm no longer in Europe and I've done some side-by-side comparisons and it's definitely because of the filter. Spend a few bucks more and get a good filter. You're not just protecting your investment in lenses, but you'll get better pictures!
THIS IS AMUST HAVE!!!I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW EASY IT IS TO USE THIS ONE. IT'S ALMOST PLUG AND GO. IF YOU ARE STUPID AND I MEAN REALLY STUPID THIS THING WILL BE UP AND RUNNING RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX WITH JUST A FEW STEPS ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF SIX CAN FOLLOW.IT WORKED EVERY SINGLE MINUTE ON A TRIP INTO BACKWOODS COUNTRY IN GEORGIA..IF I MISSED A TURN THE DARN THING NAGGED ME UBNTIL I FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS TO RETURN TO A POINT I MISSED (LIKE A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN).IF I CONTINUED TO IGNORE IT'S VOICE DIRECTIONS THE THING REDREW A NEW ROUTE TO FOLLOW WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES.PREVIOUSLY, BEFORE I BOUGHT THIS THING, I WOULD SPEND PRECIOUS(AND SOMETIMES DANGEROUS PARKING ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY) TIME LOOKING AT EXPENSIVE STATE MAPS SHOWING EVERY TACK OR ROAD IN AN AREA I WAS SEARCHING FOR RURAL REAL ESTATE..THE TING TALKS TO YOU AND IS SO EASY TO OPERATE OUT OF THE BOX A MORON COULD FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.SELECT THE LANGUAGE FOR TH VOICE, STATE YOU ARE IN OR TRAVELING TO, SELECT A CITY OR STREET LOCATION AN WITHIN SECONDS IT TELLS YOU YOUR FIRST DIRECTION IN A CLEAR MALE OR FEMALE VOICE.BUY THEM FOR XMAS.AMAZOIN HAS THE BEST PRICE CAUSE I CHECKED EVERYWHERE!
i have bought it from here, Amazon. and it's working perfectly fine. just make sure all speaker are in good position in room and u are good to go..
I read alot before making this purchase. I bought a refurb and for the money it was a great deal. Start up time on a clear day about :30 sec. Except for new road construction maps are up to date. Also widescreen is the way to go. I am very happy with the Garmin 250W.
The scanner is great. It only takes a few seconds to scan. The software is awesome, too. You can set the focus, color, brightness, and everything manually with the neat program. Then you can reduce the size of the picture, which reduces the size of the memory. The picture is very clear, and it's thin enough to fit almost anywhere. It prints very clear, and everything is easy to operate. The price seems a bit too much, but it fits its quality.
The larger the aperture, the more light that is gathered. The moon is bright through my binoculars, but I don't need a filter. I've never used a filter in my 4.5". But my 4.5 isn't a very good scope. When I get up to my 6" I pull out the moon filter on nights when the moon is or is near full. I still do not need it most of the time. When the moon is full it makes all the difference in the world. Over 6" in aperture the filter becomes much more necessary.So you must ask yourself, what scope are you using? How often do you want to study the full moon? For me it is worth the cost. It was so worth the cost it was the first filter I purchased. You will have to decide for yourself.
Purchased for our teen son. Basic use - not hard on it. It lasted just a few months . . . after that, it would not load or play any DVDs. Cheaply made? Should replace it, but not sure what brands are more reliable in portable DVD players.
This is the second one of these which I ordered for a gift. My first one is over three years old and works perfectly. It has a much better &#34;feel&#34; to the keys than some of the other ones.
Bottom line - you can't beat it for the price. The next investment I make will be in better lenses but the quality is fantastic and the value can't be beat.
As many others have said this unit is a bear to install. Given that Lynksys cut its teeth on making routers, etc. easy to set up this was a big let down to me personally and will hurt their image with non-expert users who are drawn to them for the easy to set up aspect of dealing with Lynksys products.The instructions posted by another reviewer are a good start and I too recommend calling for help if you cannot figure this all out on your own (I managed but only after a lot of swearing and mumbled threats). If you are not a "power user" be prepared to look for help.Once installed the unit works like a charm and really solves a common problem of reach/penetration of Wi-fi in the home and office. My house is of concrete with a lot of re-bar signals simply will not pass from floor to floor, or through many walls, this unit allows me to have virtually full house coverage.This is a five star idea (no one else really offers this exact type of product) with a four star implementation due to difficult set up. Now get to work Lynksys on making this easy to install!
I was very impressed at both how easy it was to set up a network using MSN's Wireless Base Station and how nicely it works. Do not be discouraged when you are first setting it up - I had to take about an hour with the Tech Support to get the base station up and running, but after everything was in place - the speed and quality is excellent. One thing to note: you will probably want to change your power options on the computer that is directly connected to the BroadBand Internet Connection, so that it no longer powers down and goes into a Standby Mode, or otherwise everyone loses their connection to the Internet. The signal strength is awesome - and the base station is so tiny (I expected it to take up a lot of room) - all of the adapters as well (USB and PC Cards). We have 5 computers running off of this station all at the same time, all connected to one Internet connection and we do not feel any restrictions in performance whatsoever. I did a little reading about this after I got it - it can network up to 200 computers all at once (5 is plenty for my family though). Do not be afraid to purchase this - well worth the money - just have a little patience setting it up - Tech Support at MSN was awesome and you have 2 FREE Years of Unlimited Support.
This product is very nice. At first I thought that maybe it wouldn't be good but when I recieved it and tried it I loved it. The fact of no wires and that it just plugs into the bottom of my ipod is nice. I also thought well if this is plugged in then I won't be able to listen and charge my ipod at the same time for long trips. That's not true either. I just happen to have a motorola Razor and I looked on the bottom of my transmitter and it has the same charging plug as my razor so now I truly can charge my ipod and play music for lengthly trips. Overall I'd say this is a must buy.
I really do not reccommend this camera. Frst of all, the battery life is extremely low. I can usualy go no more than 1/2 hour before I need to put in fresh batteries.The print quality is terrible: all my mictures come out with muddy colors, no matter where I get them printed.and the time it takes the shutter to open after I press the button is about 1.5 seconds: way too long if you are trying to capture a picture of a moving subject (like my two year old daughter).I do not reccommend this camera at all.
No me dio problemas de nada, eso fue montar, instalar drivers y a jugar. Unos meses despu&eacute;s, le cambi&eacute; la refrigeraci&oacute;n porque para mis gustos era medio caliente 78c 84c. Compr&eacute; un Zalman VF700Cu y listo. Las temps calleron a 52C a fulll load :D
I purchased these because I lost my Bose in-ear headphones and did not want to spend $100 on an expensive pair again. I was very impressed with the sound quality of these headphones when I received them. Good bass and loud volume. The build quality seems to be bad though and I don't expect these to last very long, but for $15 I will take that.
Had to replace my hp mouse for the all in one computer and was way over priced I had replced it with HP 3 times under warrenty And for the Desktop 7000 works perfect on my all in one computer very easy set up love the zoom key on the keybord the the keybord can do all what the mouse can do This desktop 7000 is a really good set up and well worth haveing
We had this unit just over a year before it stopped working. After reading these other reviews, I actually feel lucky! My daughter used this almost daily for about 4 months, then it sat on the shelf for a few months. When I got it out to charge it for a trip, it was totally dead. Went from working fine, to completely dead while sitting on the shelf. Now, with a trip in just 4 days, we are without a player...Will NEVER buy this brand again!
i purchased three and one had a bit of a short in it but overall the product is much better than one that i used before.
I dont use this remote very often, but when I do it works. I have no problems with it, but also dont find very many uses for it. For the price though it is worth it to have it in the bag.
I bought the battery as a backup for my 10and30ds. I'll keep this shortPros:quick charge, works well, perfect fit, CHEAP!!!!!Cons:battery goes faster than other batteries. It gets through a 2hour shoot just fine. But by the time your done.. so is the battery:) Looking @ it i think it's bc the battery is rated @ 7.2V. The official canon battery is rated @ 7.4V. That things lasts forever! :)results:I'd recomend it as a spare battery. I'd even get another one just for that purpose. The price more than justifies the battery life for me. I just keep my chargers close :)I hope this helps
The light is okay. First of all, it is very heavy and just barely holds in the USB port. Secondly, it is very weak and will come out of shape easily, and sink into a position that is in your way.Lack of an on/off switch does not bother me, but it would have been nice, I suppose. Other similar lights have an on/off switch.I recommend one made by belkin that clips onto the top of the screen, and has a coiled wire that stretches pretty far. It won't come out of position.
I bought a couple of these frames last Christmas for our relatives. The pictures are presented on screen in sequence (no random option, unfortunately) and the color is acceptable. At times, some pictures are shown with a little too much yellow, but I don't know what conditions trigger that. However, as I said, the quality of the images is not bad and this was at the time among the least expensive frames.I think that this type of product requires one or two years to mature to a point where the quality is comparable to printed images, so i decided to go with a simple model for now.
Was happy to receive the camera case, it does a good job of protecting the camera and it fits well, however I have a few suggestions to improve the "Friendly Factor". Make it longer to hold a couple batteries, using the exterior web pocket makes the case too bulky and uncomfortable to carry on your belt. Make a belt clip instead of the belt loop, that way a person can clip it on a pocket or belt. And last but not least, the hole for the camera strap needs to be put more to the left or right of the center of the flap. Otherwise, I'm very happy with the case, and would buy it again, especially if the improvements were made.
I've been using it for a year. This keyboards does the job for living room computer, but I would not use it for a primary computer. The keyboard will flex, and when it does it won't work. The flex gets worse over time. Typing while it's in your lap is out of the question. If you type quickly, it can also miss characters. This keyboard has the right features but is of low quality of design.
This mouse is impeccable, if you game, this is a must have... super accurate and sensitive... cant go wrong with this thing. Despite what you heard about the side buttons being awkwardly placed, I dont think they are! their in a perfect position for me . Worth every penny A++++++As for amazon, they couldn't have been faster. Ordered on one day , it was at my door the next! (this was with FREE SHIPPING)... all i can say is wow
Making a stylus that also functions as a pen is a great idea! Now I don't have to carry both in my pocket and look geeky. One suggestion that I would like to make is that the pen cap be able to fit on the other end when writing, just like most pens with a cap. I am concerned about losing the cap and then the clip for the pocket is gone too. A small design change would make this a great product!
So far, I am impressed with this switch. The small footprint and the ease of installation is really something to behold. It has been reliable as well, as a small, unmanaged switch should be.I debated on whether to get a gigabit switch or a fast ethernet (100Mbps) switch. I decided to be cheap and went for this little switch. I also have an old 10Mbit ethernet switch by Netgear; that only had four sockets, and one had to be designated for uplink. That little switch was the part of a reason for taking the Netgear, though; it was small, and it was reliable. In that regard, the switch did not disappoint.What did disappoint me was, though, the fact that file transfers between two peer computers (i.e. not to the Internet) took longer than expected. The peak transfer rate could not go beyond 10MB/s; that is expected, and totally fine for my DSL (and for streaming from one computer to another, to an extent) but I found it to be sluggish, as the transfer rate I had from an external USB to hard drive could go for 30MB/s or higher.I gave full marks due to the fact that it was a great switch for its class. The problem is, though, that the class itself is showing signs of age. For those of you who would like to set up a home server, I recommend you make a jump to the realm of gigabit ethernet.
I wanted a strip that would work off my of my Preamp to turn my audio system on and off.My preamp didn't draw enough amperage to trigger it no matter how it was adjusted and it introduced a very slight hum in my amp / speakers. My setup is better than average but this strip was not up to the task.As a note I have used one of these in my theatre for years without issue.
I have always been happy with Nikon equipment. this card adapter is no exception. It works perfectly for my Compact Flash Memory Cards.
I just bought it and it worked pretty well for 5 days. I was very happy until the 6th day when its screen went bad (dead backlight). Compaq told me they will take 10 business days to repair it. I am still contemplating keeping it and getting it repaired or returning it. I really liked it other than this problem.
Cobra Road Trip handheld CB, purchased to replace an older Road Trip unit that failed, noisier than the old unit, as tested weekly in an emergency preparedness drill, using a portable emergency auto battery for power. Transmit function better than receive function, same as in the replaced unit. New unit overall about fourth best of 7 CB units I have used since the mid '50s. GMRS service in which I am licensed might be better.
I purchased this camera a week ago around [$$$]. There were other electronic stores advertising this camera for around [$$$]. The next closest deal I found for a camera of this size, with 1.3 megapixel still picture and mini dv technology was around [$$$]. This camera is a steal!I've had it for a week and what caught my attention initially was the quality of the construction. This camera is solid. The controls are well laid out and anything you need is at your fingertips. I have tested the still picture and mpeg to memory card features. Downloading the images and mpegs to the computer was as easy as easy could be. Although I haven't printed any stills yet, I was surpised by the superior picture quality as it showed up on the monitor. The mpegs are a little weak, but if you need superior video on your computer, buy a firewall cable. It's not included, but at this price you should have plenty of money left over for accessories.Of the two negative reviews of this product, one refers to it's high price tag, no longer a factor at over [%] off. The other isn't even reviewing this camera.The only negative I can find is I wish they included a dv camera to computer focus regarding the video in the same way they include instructions and features for the memory card. I.E. I wish they included the firewire. I know, WAAAAAAAAAA. This camera is two cameras in one, and two compact cameras at that. If you want to take pictures and videos of travel or everyday life but don't want to be bogged down by two cameras or bulkier cameras, this is the one for you.
I believe I received faulty batteries with this charger. Would charge them, leave for one day and my camera would not even power up. Tried several times to recharge and ended up throwing them into the garbage can.
This is the first Laptop or Notebook I have owned. So far I have been satisfied with this model. I have not had to deal with tech support yet, and hopefully I won't.I bought this unit so I could run Architectural Desktop 2004 (A CAD software package), and so I could play games in my spare time. It achieves both of these quite well. ADT 2004 is quite a hog, but still runs very well. I have played Grand Theft Auto - Vice City, Links 2003 and Nascar 2003. They all played very well. I had some problems with Links 2003, but I updated it and now it seems to work ok.CD burner seems to be pretty fast, DVD drive works great, and music ripping is also very fast. No complaints here.The touchpad is kind of wierd, but works well when you can't use a mouse. The keyboard feels nice, even though the keys are a little stiff.The 15" screen is very nice! Very clear & crisp.The hard drive is fairly fast, and pretty quiet.Wireless ethernet works well with a D-Link 604+, and the standard ethernet port is very fast.I replaced the XP Home with XP Pro, no problems there.Battery lasts around 2 hours for me, depending on the tasks. Haven't tried playing a DVD for the life of the battery yet.It seems rather heavy, but I don't have experience here. With a nice bag that has a shoulder strap, it isn't so bad.In summary, I would buy another one, and would also consider using it as a desktop with additional keyboard, mouse and possibly external screen.I would give it 5 stars, but I haven't dealt with tech support yet. Besides, nothing's perfect!
used it to build a reverse circuit for dimmer light on boat radio, it has the diagram and appears to be high quality
I bought this router in Oct. 2003,I've had it for 7 months and was very happy with the performance, the durability is another thing altogether. I tried to unplug the router to reset it and the adapter was literally stuck in the female socket so I pulled on it rather hard to get it out and it finally let loose. When I plugged it back in I had no power until I pushed the plug very hard back into the female socket and then if I bumped it I had no power again. Obviously a faulty part but when I called support I was informed that it was my fault that it was not working correctly, I should have taken it back to my hardware vendor and had them pull the plug out so therefore I cannot return it as faulty. I told the woman that I was very dissapointed and would never buy another Netgear product again and she told me that &quot;That is your choice sir, have a good day.&quot; I have never been treated like this by a reputable company before in my life. Be very careful when buying this or any other Netgear product. TERRIBLE SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS! Don't belive me? You will when you try to resolve a problem with this router...fair warning.
Excellent product, compact, lighter, good size, I can accompany you anywhere without more weight problems, visibility is perfect, but nothing I do not need to see the sights in my travels
Great, plenty of room fits my Alienware 17" with no problem and the hands free convience of a backpack is great.
I bought mine almost two years ago, so I paid more for it, but it was still a deal. It takes great photos, as you might expect, but is actually easy to use, if left in the &quot;P&quot; or programmed mode. Those with SLR film cameras may be confused by the M A and P designators for modes, because the A does not mean auto. The other shortcoming is the Manual, which I hope has been updated by now. Mine came with an errata sheet of a dozen pages and would have been more manageable in just one language. The camera accepts a 1.45x lens and I was able to find (at Amazon) an external power pack that I recommend highly.
From another review: the charger and sync adapter brick can't fully engage the player because of the leather straps, so it is easily disengaged by the slightest movement.slightest movement? i dont think so. no the adapter doesn't fit in the jack as well when it is in this case but it does fit. if your going to buy a car charger for your zen i would suggest you buy the one that you don't need the adapter for it,plus it charges faster, just like the wall charger. i only use the adapter at home. the headphone jack lines up fine.From another review: The fold-over flap isn't designed well. First of all, it gets in the way of the headphone jack, so that many times when I opened the flap, it pulled my headphones out of the headphone jack.The part about the headphones is beyond me. You can put the headphones in the jack two ways. you can completely close the case, and the foldover flap and then put the headphones in, like when youre not going to be changing songs alot. I do this when I am working out at the gym. The second way is to have the headphones inserted with the case on but with the fold over flap/screen protector, open. I do this in my car so if I want to change a song while driving the buttons are right there. I have never had the headphones pull out of the jack and ive had it over three months and i wear it everyday to the ymca.and then theres....Finally, and this is a real deal breaker, is the fact that you cannot plug in the adapter to the bottom of the player when the case is on. You have to pull the player out every time you want to sync or charge you player, which is a big hassle.this is also not true. i didnt think it would fit right either when i got this in the mail. but it does fit. you just can't button the case closed. i can use the adapter or my wall charger(which has the same size port as my zen, thank god) while this case is on my zen.and then...The case is to small for the player. When i tryed to put the player in the case it was a tight fit, when i finally got it in the case the bottom buttons on the player were being pushed down by the case. This case also adds a lot of bulk to the player as well and is very uncomfortable to use. Don't listen to anybody who thinks this product was great, they are lying.the case does seem tight but thats how you should want it. you don't want your zen shaking around in the case do you? this case does not press the buttons down. it does take some getting used because you have to press harder to get to the buttons. but the scroll pad is right there in the open so you don't have to worry about that.I have had this case since i bought my zen. i bought it on ebay for 10 bucks. yes it does seem to add some bulk to the zen but i like it. ive dropped it twice all ready while in this case and there is no damage. it actually seems to have some shock absorbtion due to its studriness/thickness. and people whining about the beltclip....the only time i put the zen with case in my pocket is at the gym. i put it in my pocket and the clip on the outside of my shorts. i am upside down when i do decline bench press and upside down when i do situps, it has never fallen out or even seemed like it was going to slide out of my pocket. if you care about your zen like i do this is probably the best case to get for it. best ive seen anyway. dont go for them cheap rubber/plastic covers(you know which ones i am talking about). Also on the inside of the cover/flap there is a "secret" slot where you can put money or an ID even. its sweet yes? high five!people seem to be knit-picking this thing in alot of the reviews i've read. buy this case, and learn how to use it before you get on here and roast it all right? ive had it as long as i have had my zen and it is great no matter what you are doing.
I bought this television less than a month ago and have had to have it replaced 3 times before I got my money back. If you type in google (Sony XBR3+cloudy) you will find forum after forum with people reporting their t.v.'s have the cheap LCD back light leakedge. All three of mine had it in pretty much the same places and nothing is more annoying than watching a movie or a show that has several dark scenes in it, and seeing clouds of gray in the picture. IT IS THE WORST and Sony will not acknowledge it. They say it is normal. THE HELL IT IS!I would avoid this t.v. with all cost until next year when they finally get their crap in a row. Typical Sony crap! They wonder why they are loosing billions of dollars a year.
I ordered a very nice laminator for my personal use and ordered this pack of laminants was part of this order. I bought a small pack of 25 to try them out. These are the best I have used thus far when it comes to quality. They are large enough that there is plenty of overlap to easily cover an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet and still have plenty of margin to make a really good seal.I found a much cheaper product in a bulk outlet store that was adequate but much cheaper. The quality was not as good and the margins were not as much so you had to be much more accurate when laminating a full sheet because there was little room for error. This other pack came in Qty 150 or 200 and was only twice the price I paid for this origional pack by fellows.I you think your going to be doing a lot of laminating and you typically do quality work and take the time to do it right then look for a big pack of laminates elsewhere like I did the second time. On the other hand if you have money to burn and you only laminate a few sheets a month or less then order this Fellows pack. It really is the better product.Price verses quality; you descide.
This just didn't have the minimal volume power I was hoping for, and I wasn't hoping for much. I wanted something I could have outside with me, right next to me, on the deck. The sound just gets lost in the air with the sound of the outdoors. I was going to give it to one of my kids, and then last week when we plugged it in, it made a funny "pop!" and then we smelled a little electrical smoke smell and then it didn't work anymore. So, I would recommend you keep looking - perhaps spend a little more money. I may have got what I paid for but still, it should have lasted longer.
This was my husband and my first mp3 player and it has turned out to be a great deal. We were excited to plug it in and use it right away, but had some trouble getting my computer to recognize the device. A colleagues did, so we knew it was not a problem with the mp3 player. Finally, after contacting technical service at Sandisc, we fixed the problem (needed to download new drivers) and it has been just great. Technical service was very helpful and prompt, which I appreciated. All in all, a great buy for the low pricetag.
I waited with much anticipation for this camera to be stocked after reading about it's new features in the press release in the fall. I purchased it as a gift for my wife for Christmas because our 6-year old Olympus Stylus Zoom 105 needed major repair. Our old camera took GREAT pictures - sharp, balanced exposures, great variable flash, etc. So, I had no problems buying another Olympus. I looked at the existing Olympus Zooms (115,140,170), but after comparing the pictures from my brother's Zoom 115 to our old Zoom 105, they still didn't seem as good. So I decided on the new Zoom 105..Overall, the new Zoom 105 camera is significantly (~15%) smaller than the old one. I like the cool metal shell better than the old plastic one. I was hoping that the AF system was as good as or better than the old one since it claims to be a 'new 11-point multi-wide advanced combination autofocus'..During an outdoor (daytime) event, we shot a whole roll of film using the new camera (fully-auto settings) in a variety of settings while my brother's wife used their Zoom 115. After comparing the pictures side by side (same processing), the shortcomings of our new camera are obvious. The pictures are VERY disappointing. The focus is not near as sharp as the old camera, or even the Zoom 115. The edges of the shots are much darker, also. We have taken several rolls in various environments all with roughly the same outcome. Perhaps we just got an early production-run lemon. For Olympus' sake, I hope so.
Works great. Increases the capacity of the V3m over the paltry card that comes with it.
I've ordered many "budget" hdmi cables and never had a problem with any of them, so I ordered this without any concerns. This is the first time I've ordered a cable longer than 6 feet (used to connect a receiver to a 1080p projector). Unfortunately the cable is not suitable for my needs. The image had a lot of noise (red snow-like interference all over the projected image) and was not clear enough. I tested with a different hdmi cable and the image from the projector was flawless. I'd advise spending a few more bucks on a higher quality cable.Note: I did test this cable directly into the projector from my PS3, and the red snow was diminished from the extreme amount displayed when passed through my A/V receiver, however, it was still present.
The product itself would be great if it were reliable. After a few months (after the stingy warranty expired), my battery died. This was a big surprise, since my PDA was plugged into the charger about 90% of the time. The replacement battery is only available at Palm and costs about $125 plus about $40 more for shipping, etc. Add in your time to fuss around with this. What a rip off! I chose a Tungsten E, because I am retired and didn't have the money for a more fancy brand. I cannot afford a new battery. To discuss this matter with Palm, one must pay $25 just for the phone call. No thanks. I have signed up for a class action lawsuit and am planning to contact my Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau. I hope you do too if you already own one. Once the battery is replaced, it will most likely die again in a short period of time, since the product is clearly defective.
Button labeling on unit is so small they're hard to read. Wattage is just too low -- usually have to play at max volumn with bass boast just to get an average sound level in a small room.
"...a little loud.""...had to download patches..."Come on people, this baby costs 80 bucks, and many people seem to be upset that it doesn't have a bread buttering control or that it works poorly when you weigh down the paper feeder with a 20-pound river rock to stop multiple page feeds. I could go on about how things were "back in the day", but suffiice it to say that we've forgotten how good things are.I've owned many different printers, and many HP printers from the top of the line to the bargain basement. I have always come away feeling that HP consistently provided the most value for the dollar and this printer is no exception. I've used it to print (a lot), scanned and edited both text and photos, and copied a number of documents. In every case the unit did everything they said it would, and I continue to watch it work while thinking "only 80 bucks, only 80 bucks...Unfortunately I must have received the Boring Model, as I have had none of the crazy adventures related in other reviews. Oh well.Remember: It's only 80 bucks, It's only 80 bucks, It's only 80 bucks, It's only...........
These cd boxes are great and so is the company. They arrived 2 days after I placed the order, I snapped them together, created labels, and have finally organized all my cds, which were in the cellar for over a year. The boxes look good and I like how the title edge of the cd is at the top, so you don't have to flip through to read the front. The lid rests on top but you can still stack them. I liked them so much, I am looking for the DVD boxes too. You can't beat it for this price.
Great router and does not take up a lot of space! Fairly easy set-up for someone who isn't every techy.
Shakespeare once wrote something about names, roses and how a rose not called a rose would still smell just as sweet. Well, photography isn't exactly English 101 and this may not be called a L-series, but it doesn't need the name to be just as amazing as one. The price may seem dubious, being two or three times the price of the 50mm F/1.8 prime, but let me assure you, it's definitely worth it!This lens has amazing bokeh, is versatile for a prime, and works well for beginner photographers to even the most experienced. I have used it for landscapes, portraits and even flower macros; I have also yet to be even slightly disappointed. Coming from a girl whose other lenses are L-series, Canon's top quality, this lens is actually my most used for its convenience, versatility and size.In short, this lens is a bargain and any photographer who wants to move beyond the standard kit lens should definitely add it to their collection.
What a great compact bag I bought this bag with no great expectations but it fits my compact camcorder and all its equipment and then some like a compact tripod that I have placed on the back of the bag have posted pic's on here check em out it's is an extremely well put together bag for the money.
Good selection, accurate descriptions and reasonable prices. Well packaged and timely shipped. I will continue to buy from this vendor and reccomend them.
The headphones sound good for the price. My problem is that these headphones don't have much use other than for listening at home. The PortaPros leak a lot of sound outside and inside. I wouldn't mind except it's in excessive amounts.Koss Portapro rating as headphone:Sound quality: 9.0/10.0 (compared to all headphones under $40), 8.0/10.0 (compared to PX100), 7.5 (compared to iGrado)Build quality: 8.0/10.0Warranty: 9.0/10.0 (best warranty I know of)Koss PortaPro rating for genres (albums I sampled):Blues: 8.5/10.0, King of the Delta Blues Singer- Robert JohnsonClassical: 5.0/10.0, Beethoven: String Quartets- Takacs QuartetCountry: 2.0/10.0, Just Buy As Much As You Damn Well Possibly Can!- Hank Williams (Intolerable)Electronica: 8.0/10.0, Vespertine- BjorkHip-Hop: 7.0/10.0, 2001- Dr. Dre (the bass does not compliment Hip-Hop as many would assume, I found it tolerable)Jazz: 5.0/10.0, Kind of Blue- Miles DavisMetal: 9.0/10.0, Master of Puppets- MetallicaPop: 7.0/10.0, Thriller- Michael JacksonReggae: 4.0/10.0, Uprising- Bob MarleyRock (50s/60s/70s): 6.0/10.0, Rubber Soul- The Beatles (the punchy bass will make listening to this genre almost unenjoyable)Koss PortaPro rating for usage:Home: 8.0/10.0- The headphones are best used in a quiet environment. If you live with 1 or 2 people these headphones will satisfy you.Work: 4.0/10.0- The sound leakage will annoy fellow employees unless the volume is significantly low.School: 1.0/10.0- The noise in the school will not allow you to enjoy the music no matter the volume.
Ordered this at a great price, at nearly 60% off MSRP. The DVD-1940CI is 4th from the top of the line in this series.[video]Immediately, I grabbed some dvd favorites (Star Wars, The Lord of The Rings) and voila! .... dvds came back to life...AGAIN(1st time was with the emergence of upconvert players). Connected via HDMI with factory defaults, I experienced sharper, crispier, and deeper colors...upscaling was great. Granted, this is my first 'high-end' dvd player, as I have previously owned Samsung, Pioneer, and the Toshiba HD-A2...which I thought was the best upconverter (next to the Sony PS3). Experienced good sound with optical output...but the 6 channel direct provided best separation of channels, but not so great bass management(increase the volume or db level of your sub input on receiver to satisfy your thump).[cd audio]While connected to a Harman Kardon 5.1 receiver (via analog 2-channel stereo or 6-channel options), this player performed great while listening to cds (Erykah Badu, in particular), you will hear sounds that you never heared before from your cds. People talking in the background, really impressed me. I don't have any SACDs or DVD Audio discs yet to comment on their playback...can't seem to find any at my local stores.[conclusion/lasting appeal]Great player at 60% off MSRP, that produces very good results in video and audio playback. Is it worth the MSRP...I doubt it. Most surprisingly, I never thought DVD players could get any better. Take my advice, and make a jump to this player, or some type of high-end player...and relive your DVD collection again. Trust me, you have the time...since it will be a few years before all of your favorite titles are transferred to Blu Ray.
This machine compatible not only with XP,but with the latest one( 2003 server),if you get problem with it,just make sure slowly follow the instruction of the cd driver,then you will get them all.
This is one of the best trackball I've used. Being a graphic designer I've always been using trackballs, they are very convenient in using on your desk specially when you have your desk well cluttered with other items. In addition you can use a trackball on any surface, you don't have to worry about finding an even flat space to move your mouse. Comparing to various trackballs available in the market, this Orbit from Kensington is the best one at very low price and it's cosmetic outlook is also well impressive as its very precise optical tracking ability. I would highly recommend this for anyone who is looking for a trackball at low price.
I expected more from Rand McNally. This product had potential but didn't make the grade. The maps are nicer to look at than MS Streets &amp; Trips or DeLorme Street Atlas but they're out of date. The interface is quirky and tedious to use. The search function won't look for ZIP codes and fails to find places that are on the map. This application doesn't have much going for it. What a disappointment, I'm sorry I wasted my money.
I have been looking for a keyboard with a logical on board mouse of some type for years. I have tried a few others other year but this one having the left mouse button right there with the ball is MAGNIFICENT! I love the way it sits on my lap or on a hard surface with ease. I'm very pleased.
Bought this as a replacement for my ECS board that died many months ago, and have been quite happy with it. I have a 512 and 256 MB PC3200 on it (768MB), a 128 MB GeForceFX 5200 Video Card, and Sound Blaster Live! 5.1, and it works nearly round the clock 7 days a week. Oh, and it has a AthlonXP 2000 CPU.Bottom line, a great deal for what you pay for it, and I have never been a PCChips fan.
Do you back files up onto CD's? If so, you really need to get one of these and chunk your old method.The Pexagon Store-It 60 GB external drive has taken what was a 3 day monthly backup process using CD's (I back up my files and my colleagues critical files) to a 1 hour per month process.I am only giving it 4 stars because while I am able to get it to work on my office PC and my laptop, I cannot seem to get it to work on my home PC. Also, the software that comes with it is not exactly intuitive. That said, you can treat this device like an extra "drive" in Windows Explorer to just drag and drop file copies onto it. It is fast and simple to use, and sleek and compact.I would recommend this for both work and personal use if you have newer PC's (3 years old or less) to use it on. It has greatly simplified my life.
These worked great in Ireland and London. They were easy to use and fit snuggly in the wall receptacles.
I purchased these ear buds to replace an older pair, and since regular ear buds never usually stay in my ears, the fact that these had clips to hold them in place really attracted me to them.They are a great buy, and come in cool colors! I also love the volume switch included on the wire, which comes in handy quite a lot :)
I've tried a number of powerline carrier products. None have worked very well for me - likely because the wiring in my house isn't the best. Before climbing into the attic to run three long cat5 drops, I thought I'd try these out. I plugged them in and they immediately worked and they had much better throughput than wireless. I highly recommend the HD models. I don't think I've added anything hi-tech to my house that was easier than these to install... completely exceeded my expectations.
The product works as designed. The installation is by no means easy for a non-IT person.This product is really meant for folks that have some basic idea of remote file systems.I am primarily using this as a network backup device to hold all my multimedia. I have two WD caviar 1tb green drives in it, and the unit as a whole is extremely cool and silent so far.Have'nt switched it off in a month now. Cant comment about UPnP etc because I have not used those features yet.
This product is simple to use and good value - I would recommend this product but do not bother to try the free trial with Rhapsody that comes with it - way more trouble than it is worth.
Filters interference and works great as surge protector! I would definitely recommend it and the price is definitly right! I love it.
I liked the idea of a clock radio/CD player with a remote. But...the CD player is very loud. I mean...you can hear the CD spinning! The motor, I mean. Just awful. I have had to play the CD while putting two CD cases under the radio. Leaving the radio tilted about three inches off the table. Only then does the wizzing sound of the CD stop. Just awful!!! You can hear the motorized spinning sound. For $79, not worth keeping. I am returning. This was my second one, by the way. Beware! Do not buy!!!
No problems with this ND. No image quality issues. Does the job allowing me to shoot wide open or low with strobe during days or bright gray days! Recommend this and the brand!!
I got this camera just recently and must say that it is exactly what it appears to be - a good camera for a price that won't have you cringing when you get the bill - I tried out a few &quot;zoom&quot; cameras before this, and I was much more impressed with the zoom in this camera (it was very smooth whereas the others tended to be slightly jerky). The camera itself is also very user friendly.
They are small but man do they cook!! Well worth a listen and a good look. These little guys have won a permanent home here. Solid as a rock construction, beautiful wood, and great sound. I'm in love!!
What a great product, finally I have coverage over the rest of the house with 100% signal. I using a WRT54G Linksys Wireless Router in the den as my base unit. The signal just was reaching the other end of the house even with the high gain Antenna's I added. I read the other reviews and skip the CD setup in the box. First I signed into and disabled the Security on the 54G. Then I plugged in the expander, held down the button till the lights went blue and then signed into the expander 192.168.1.240 and setup the security to match the base unit and saved it. Then I went back to 54G and turn on secruity again and everything worked like a champ! Not sure why Linksys didn't write it up that simple, guess it may vary based on your configuration. Now my wife and I can go anywhere in the house and the patio with a strong signal.
This is my first digital camera and find it is easy to use, the only problem I havong is with the computer software it came with. When I attempted to download my pictures to my computer,it said "no camera found" haven't figured it out yet. Also when I went to a photography print store to have prints made they said there were no pics in the memory card and could not produce any pics. The pics were obviousley on the display but they couldn't produce them.. I then took them into a CVS store and self printed them myself and also made a CD. The quality of the pic is outstanding, if you do not want every little flaw to show however I would stay away from a 5MP. Also with the 5MP you get about 24 pics.
This is a great little printer. I was looking for a small form factor all-in-one with a sheetfeeder and had been doing so for more than a year and a half when this model was released. I was smitten immediately.It has such an impressive set of features for the pricetag, that even with it's minor issues it's a fantastic buy. It has:1) Native network printing2) Stand alone color copying (b/w too)3) Stand alone fax4) It's easy to configure5) Very reasonable on ink (see more below)6) 10 page sheetfed fax/scanner7) crystal clear print in high quality8) Fast printing with very reasonable quality on regular printing9) A built in memory card reader that can handle all of the main formats out there. Not only useful for direct printing, but can be used to pull files down to the PC via the USB.Okay, so the drivers aren't 100% glitch free, but they aren't bad either. I've only had 2 problems:1) When an in cartridge runs low, it won't do much of anything until you replace it (any of the 4 - even if you aren't doing color printing, it will stop dead with an empty color cartridge)2) I share the printer via USB because I use VPN which locks me out of my local network when I'm using it. When I switch between computers on my USB switch, sometimes it goes a little funky and a machine has to reboot to find the printer again.#2 is really not that much of an issue as it's fairly infrequent and nothing I'm not used to in the windows world of drivers! #1 could be a little more intelligent, but obviously they've built it with minimal logic, so it just stops when it senses "INK OUT" no matter the ink.One thing to note is that it does clean itself from time to time and it does consume a microscopic amount of ink. If you are average to heavy print user, you'll never notice. In fact I'd put myself in the light to average range and I don't notice! Even so, the ink cartridges are among the biggest I've ever used and among the cheapest! I think I spent around eighty for a full set of CMYK (all 4 inks) and that was after a prolonged period of fairly regular use! The only thing I don't appreciate is that the sensors seem to say it's empty when there's obviously ink left in it.. maybe 2mm on the bottom. I think you could probably fool the sensors into believing there's more in there to get the full value out of these things. Either that or extract the ink for use in the next new cart.All in all, I'm in love with this printer. It's a 4.5 for me. It's durable, dependable, decent customer service, and does a massive amount of work in a small package at a great price. And ink isn't bad. I'm rounding down because of the software goofiness, but I have to say that was a close decision. It's really near perfect and I recommended it to my brother for a new system he just built. For those who telecommute or home office, you'll have a hard time beating this printer.One note, the ink does tend to smudge a bit depending on paper absorption. So either let it dry before handling (at least a few seconds) or pony up for the color laser!
I had doubts when I ordered this product that it would provide enough height. Not only is it high enough, I actually removed one set of the 3 adjusters. I'm debating on taking it down one more notch.Another concern was about the feet. Would they scratch my desk or slip. They have a wonderful gripping material on the bottom so that the stand does not slide or slip, not even a little.Finally, I wondered if it would be large enough for myLG W2353VP 23-Inch Widescreen 1080p LCD Monitor (Black). It holds it stable and is plenty big.Definitely worth it as it will significantly reduce neck strain by elevating my monitor so that I no longer have to bend forward to read text or work on other tasks.UPDATE (4/2011):I loved it so much that I bought one for our officeApple iMac MC508LL/A 21.5-Inch Desktop. It works very well.Both units have shown no signs of wear and continue to look as good as the day they were purchased.
It's a camcorder tape. It worked fine, no problems. A good by at a good price and it shipped very quickly.
I bought two FUBAR-12W subs and a P.A. LT-1920 amp, and after a few months the wire going from the positive terminal on the speaker to the spider burned out. I soudered it back together and then same wire on the other voice coil did the same thing... this happened quite often, so I did surgery on the one speaker like 10 times before I gave up on it. So, I was running the other speaker at only 440W RMS and that speaker blew out internally, where I couldn't fix it myself. I contacted these guys trying to exchange the speaker that I hadn't tried to fix myself and they wouldn't let me exchange the one speaker, even though both were OBVIOUSLY defective. They told me to call power acoustik and power acoustik told me that they wouldn't honor their 1 year manufacturer's warranty because it was bought on the internet, even though this is a huge, well-established company. So if you do get these speakers, I'd be very weary about getting them from the internet, because if they are defective, amazon and power acoustik basically tell you that they won't do anything for you. But, to be fair, the speakers sounded really nice when they were working, they set off car alarms :) and it was hard to breathe in the back seat ;), and for the money they would be a good buy if they worked properly, I don't know of any other speakers where you can get 800W RMS for the price. I now have some Kicker Comp VR 15's that only handle 500W RMS and they actually bang alot harder than the FUBAR's did, but I paid a lot more and I didn't buy them from here due to my experience with the customer service.
Had my white Pentax K-x DSLR with stock/kit lens along with an older Tamron 70-300mm Di LD and having had them for a while and used quite frequently I decided I should buy a cleaner pen and so after some comparing and looking around on amazon I found this one and love it and it works well!
This cable is ultra thin and must not be shielded well. If I can't find the perfect spot to put my Ipod within the 2 foot circumference of the cable - then I get a ton of interference. Even when I can find a good spot there is still some interference occasionally. I have another cable (non-retractable) that is only a foot long that works just fine - so I know the interference has something to do with this cable.
Its a very good product by HP. The price its Ok. But the product didn't came in a Combo Pack, they only put two separated 27 and 28 boxes.
Desktop Ethernet switches in this category are basically the same. In my opinion there really aren't many features which differentiate between the switches (besides number of ports). That being the case, I always look for a bargain.Linksys makes great products, which are often priced well below the comparable Intel or 3Com devices. I have never been disappointed by a Linksys product, and this switch is very reliable.The EtherFast 10/100 5-port (plus 1 uplink port) is a great way to start up your own LAN. Since it comes with an Ethernet card, you are half way there.My only complaints about Linksys are that the installation documentation isn't always complete (Linux driver installation is sometimes a headache), and multiple chipset version are sold under the EtherFast moniker. This isn't an issue if you are running Windows 9x or Windows 2000, but if you are installing Solaris or Linux it can become a frustration.I am using this switch to connect all of the computers in my room (print server, laptop, desktop) and ran an uplink cable to the switch in the next room which is connected to my cable router. It works great.
I was surprised how my memory needs have grown over time, a huge improvement in performance with the added memory. The PNY memory arrived on the day promised and worked perfectly right out of the package - a very good transaction. I just wish that the price was a little lower.
I bought one, just to try it. I loved it so much, I bought 4 more for my house and relatives. I's as EASY as it says in the review above. I recomend it for anyone who hates annoying telemarketing calls. Just PERFECT.
I have other plasmas, but this is the best picture I've seen. Excellent value. If you spend twice as much you can probably get a 1080p that has a better picture, but that will only have value with bluray because cable and satellite won't give you enough resolution now to push this TV.
I purchased the Monster iStudio Link a few days ago. Once I plugged it in and plugged my mic into it I began to record onto my Apple Powerbook. When I went to listen to what I had recorded after there was nothing. I turned up the volume all the way and i could hear barely hear it. I do not reccommend this to anyone.
Im a linux noob, this mobo is part of the first system I built and i've had no problems from it. If only all component swaps were this easy. If I have one gripe, its that the optical out is slightly difficult to find. All in all 5 stars.
EVERYONE SHOULD GET THIS MP3 PLAYER...i have a friend in the buisness so i was one of the first ones to try it out..it is so kewl! I can store up to 1 hour of internet music and the sound quality rocks! I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD HAV ONE!
It did a good job of transferring backup files from my old computer, which had crashed due to a circuit board failure,to my new computer. Files, going back over 13 years, were completely recovered. The product was sent to me in a timely manner, as promised by Amazon. from now on, my backup drives will always be external in nature.
From Turtle Beach Support: "All Voyetra Software has been discontinued and the Registration Servers have been shut down, for Copyright and Royalty reasons, therefor no new licenses may be purchased or issued." -- [...]The product description should include a similar notice. The cable is worth the price, but this portion: "Turn your PC or laptop into a MIDI Music Recording StudioRecord Producer MIDI Edition software lets you record edit and play music with your MIDI keyboard and you don't have to know how to read music. Record one track at a time from your keyboard to create lush orchestration with different instrument sounds. You can even print sheet music!" does not mention that said software cannot be activated.
these cables are very good. the sound they send from my iPod is superb. the only bad thing about these cables are that the RCA cable part at one end fits into the receiver very tight. but its not like you disconnect it a lot so all in all this is great cable and well worth the money
this has been an easier headset to use then the one that came with the speech recognition software package :)
This case accomplishes exactly what I wanted it to - it protects the camera during transit in a suitcase. While there is a small pocket on the inside to hold an additional battery this is not meant to hold anything more than the camera and doesn't claim to. Construction is solid and materials are nice. The case is attractive yet doesn't contain its own strap - rather it relies on using the camera's strap (thread outside the case). This is advantageous in that it makes the case less "gangly", however the camera's own strap is a little short for slinging over the shoulder (true with or without the use of this case).
Love these headphones that do not slip when running. They are exactly what I was looking for and highly recommend them.
Best NIMH charger I've ever had at this price. The bats the come with it suck, so buy your own after market ones.Has multi-display read out, overcharge protection, overheat protection, and it allows discharging. AS a bonus it also does AAA bats.Highly recommend. Bats charge pretty quick too. 1-3 hours.
I am not sure if the problem is the earbud or the two radio set I purchased,the earbud plug does not fit tight in the radios.I think the plug is just a little small.
I was a little skeptical that something so inexpensive and simple could completely eliminate a very annoying hum in my subwoofer, but I plugged this gadget in between my cable and my cable box and presto! it was gone. I'd highly recommend the product.
I love this portable CD player. It is tough, light-weight and awesome in that it runs with only one battery. I don't mind the funny noises that it makes and the "bootup" time that it takes to read an MP3 disc. I use it in the car to listen to audio books on MP3. I wish the buttons were a little bigger, though.
I've been using this for about two weeks in my Neon, and it seems to be holding up fairly well. I take off a star because of the sound quality, which sounds curiously muffled -- can be a problem with songs that intentionally introduce a lot of distortion. Perhaps it's my speakers or tape deck, but the audio is definitely of a different quality than what I get in my radio or CD player.
i used this to replace a broken part and it works great. this product works if you have the right graphics card that supports it.
This filter is great! I purchased it to protect the lens on my camera and it does the job. I had no problems fitting it to the lens and it is very sturdy. I was a bit worried about the possibilities of glare, but even shooting against direct light doesn't cause any noticeable flare. I can't think of anymore more I could ask of it for the price.
The unit I received was 1/8" too short for my 80Gb drive. The ISE cable used was too long for the case and the case fastenings were cleap plastic clips not metal screws. The case would not stay together with the drive installed.
muy bueno lo recomiendo muy responsable en la entrega lo recomiendo ampliamente articulo de primera calidad estoy satisfecho por la compra
Purchased for our minivan so both kids could see the DVD player, and it worked wonderfully.
Better product for less $$ and excellent quality. Returned the product from BestBuy as it was 50% more expensive and the cable did not look shielded. Needed the cable for daily work (telecommuting) without the hassle of wireless router.
This adapter doesn't fit the SkiFi2 car docking kit!!
The tags and information all say its for 14 inch laptops....I looked at size of the computer pouch inside and it seemed like it would fit...it being a 15.4 inch thinkpad T61. It does fit tightly, I mean snug. I like pockets/organizers and the ability to switch the dominate sholder. The brown & tan colors beat the black computer bags that most people seem to have. I have LowePro Camera bags and LoweAlpine backpack that have never let me down so i'm sure this computer messenger bag will join them.
No problems with this memory card yet. I have had it for about a month and am happy with it overall. Lots of storage and at a class six speed. Can't beat it for the price!
Bought this as a gift for a friend for christmas, works like it should, home button does seem to stick sometimes, but all in all he says it was a great buy
Used it over a year ago and it's still holding -- no complaints. It does the job and does it well.
I'm a pretty enthusiastic fitness swimmer and like many fitness swimmers, do suffer a bit from lap boredom. I bought the Otterbox for my 2nd gen nano and am thrilled I did. Lap boredom is gone, and I get my tunz just like the treadmill bunnies!The case is, indeed, a bit larger than the sleek nano, but you're still looking at something the size of a deck of cards, and is still smaller than a portable cassette or disc player. When swimming, I clip it to the back of my suit, and the clip is both strong and secure.I often use the otterbox and lanyard when I'm wearing something that has no belt to clip it to when I'm doing something that might get my nano splashed (like washing dishes or cooking). The case is as sturdy as they say, protecting the nano from scratches as well as splashes or grease.The only way it could be improved would be a way to connect it to a dock connector without removing it from the case.I use it in conjunction withH2O Audio Waterproof Headphoneand like the result very much.
This was an o.k. product. The only thing I found is that some times if you crank up the volume, you can hear the engine wine a little through the speakers. I listen to my music really loud in my truck. It may be b/c it's a radio frequency that's running the whole thing. If you travel it's a good item to have for your MP3 player. I'm still satisfied altogether.
I spent about 4 months reading reviews, checking prices, and comparing pictures before selecting the Samsung Hlr5667w.Unfortunately by the time I finally went to get the dang thing, the TV proved hard to find. Imagine my surprise when a I found the 61" model (hlr6167w) had been knocked down to the price I was prepared to pay for the 56".The main reason I am writing this is to let everyone know now is the time to buy, these models are being discountined and will soon be replaced. I was able to get this TV for 1999.99, the new models will almost assuredly be close as twice as much.As far as the TV itself goes, it is amazing. HD on it is unbelievable, if you have seen it on display at a Best Buy or some such store that doesn't offer a true HD signal, you haven't seen anything.The Screen is vivid and crystal clear in a room full of light, there is practically no glare on the screen. Of course, it looks great in the darkness as well.I was a little worried about how regular "low-def" TV would look, but even that looks good.Most who pay this much for a TV will probably use surround sound but it is worth noting that, The sound is well above what I expected, as well.It's like having a movie screen in your home, and I could not be happier.I also, would like to thank everyone who takes time to review products both here and elsewhere. I read literally hundreds of reviews on these TV's before buying.
The big LCD screen is the seller for someone like me who needs reading glasses. Since this is my first digital camera, I feel a steep learning curve. But both the basic & more comprehensive guides are helping me make use of the many features.
If you're looking for a PIM, and a documents to go platform, the Clie S360 is great. The screen size is bigger than the new Palm devices. The internal rechargable battery has excellent life (better than AAA's). You also get plenty of memory, and the option of memory sticks if you use lots document. I would caution however, this is not the internet and multi-media device like the high end Clie's. Add-ons are few and expensive (if you need a camera/GPS/etc. I recommend a Handsrpring). I bought mine for PIM, using some basic engineering calc's from Excel, and occasional games. After 1 week I've been impressed. I've been using it constantly to get everything transfered and set-up. The screen hasn't hurt my eyes and I didn't need to recharge the battery until last night (on 1/2).
THis case will not hold a dell e1705 17inch wide screen. If you try you can get it in, but the velcro flap won't cover, and it really distorts the bag. get the targus 17inch instead
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla and I bought this exact kit at Car Toys along with my Kenwood head unit. I've never installed anything in my car and with a little bit of research I figured everything out and decided to do it myself (no way am I paying that ridiculous installation fee). Well anyways, this fits PERFECT in the dash and I recommend it to anyone with an 03-07 Corolla. It looks like it came with the car!
A cute and promising little unit....but it doesn't fit under depth of the counter and it sticks out about 1 1/2 inch. The worst thing is that the auto scan for channels doesn't work....channel 10 may be channel 51 and the tuning manually takes hours. I'm very disappointed with the set up.
This unit its built well and easy to use. Used for mounting PTZ cameras to custom wall brackets. Worked perfectly.
I've been wanting to have a modem on my laptop to work with Linspire. The modem that came with the laptop has a Conexant-based HSF chipset. After downloading and installing the kernel source, kernel headers, and gcc, I still could not get the winmodem to work. Well, I saw this modem on here and decided to take a shot. I'm glad I did. When it came in the mail yesterday, I opened it, made all the necessary connections (connected the dongle to my modem card and my phone line), turned on my Linspire laptop, and inserted the modem card in the PCMCIA slot. I attempted to dial out using NetZero, and it connected! Finally! A modem for Linspire that works out of the box with NO CONFIGURATION OF ANY KIND! Thank you Zonet for caring about Linux users. The more companies that care about Linux users, the better off this world will be.
I bought this lens a week ago and have found it to be a good choice, though not up to Takina's 12-24 F/4 which I would say is the best lens in this class. The Canon is lighter which makes it comfortable to shoot with a heaver camera like the 50D espically with a battery grip on, which I don't own yet but plan on buying soon. The extra two degrees at the wide end is a big advantage also with this lens, though you lose it at the zoomed range this is not such an issue as I think most people who will buy this lens will have that covered buy another lens if the really need it.This lens is soft in the corners especially wide open, this is common in a lens of this class and the Takina also does this but not to the degree of this Canon it also handles CA better and the Takina I would say has a much stronger build. Takina is well known for making tank lenses. I would take this lens over the Sigma and Tamron versions (Tamron usually I find to be the best for 3rd party lenses), but in my opinion, the Takina just out performs these lenses and does so with a constant F/4 aperture which is very important to me. Flare control does seem a bit better also with this lens though not by much, it can make a big difference in some shooting scenes.This is a great lens overall, so don't think I am unhappy with it. If the lens was cheaper I would probably recommend it but it's the same price a Takina's, Sigmas and Tamrons without the benefits so I will be returning it.If you can't get the Takina this would be a great second choice.
Prior to buying this headset I had gone through 4 or 5 within a month. all of which performed poorly, or had completely failed. One physically came apart. I have had this one for quite a while and it continues to perform perfectly. the microphone is sensitive enough to pick up my voice without having to place it right next to my mouth. The fidelity of the headphones is surprisingly good, with plenty of volume. Lastly this headset is extremely light making it very comfortable to wear continuously.
Super lens- good focal distance and VR a real plus. Very capable lens and not so heavy it can't be handheld. Ordered thru Amazon via Cameta Camera (super response thru both).
I have been using this Notebook cooler for the past 8 months. It does a nice job. My Toshiba laptop used to shutdown frequently due to excessive heat. But, with this notebook cooler, I dont see anymore unexpected shutdown.On the other hand, the blue light indicator is a disturbance especially in the night. Its high intensity is irritating sometimes.On the whole, its a worthy product.
I bought this monitor to replace an old 15" CRT. It self-adjusts and is simply plug and play. I really like the anti-dust coating too. Great for game players and also for watching DVD's. This monitor is everything I wanted and needed. The brightness level is very easy to adjust if needed. The wide screen makes everything much easier for me to see. The colors are vivid and true. I highly recommend this Dell monitor.
This was very easily installed into my imac computer, adding wireless internet capability making my life easier. Apple makes the best products and is far ahead of the competition, in my experience. I still own earlier Apple computers and they've worked consistently better than any made by other companies - remaining very functional and are worth upgrading. It may be an "older" Apple Airport Extreme Card, but the quality and functionality are cutting edge to this day. Worth every penny spent.
CobyUSA.commake:Cobymodel:MP-CD935PERSONAL MP3/CD PLAYERwith AM/FM DIGITAL TUNERand 120 SECOND ANTI-SKIP PROTECTIONFEATURES:Plays Regular CDs and CDs with MP3 filesCD, CD-R, CD-RW CompatibleDot Matrix LCD Displays Song Title, Album and Artist InformationAnti-Skip Memory (45 sec in CD mode, 120 sec in MP3 mode)File Navigation Function by FolderProgrammable Track MemorySkip, Search, Play, Pause, Random, Repeat(Repeat 1, Repeat All), Hold FunctionsAM/FM Digital Tuning System20 Preset Stations (10 AM and 10 FM)DBBS-Dynamic Bass Boost SystemBattery Rechargeable FunctionLow Battery IndicatorDC 4.5V AC/DC Adapter Jack3.5mm Headphone JackSPECIFICATIONS:Unit Dimensions: 5.1" x 1.14" x 5.4" (WHD)ACCESSORIES INCLUDED:Professional Digital Neckband Stereo Headphonesadditional tid-bits of info:1.This reviewer recommendseitherASIN: B0002IWC9CorASIN: B0000DIIASAA battery chargers.2.There now exist 2500 mAh AA NiMH batteries, althoughit seems that the kits (combo charger + cells) includebatteries with LESS capacity than the new 2500 maximum.3.In case your device (digital camera, for example)is a tight fit for batteries (won't accomodate 2500's),then try the konnoc.com unique 2500 which isn't bigger.4.In case you can budget an additional 30 for a better MP3player, you are better off with the ASIN: B0007P4G5S.Take time to notice the extra features (single AA cell,AM-FM-TV-WB, CD, MP3, better blue finish, slimmer), andyou'll realize (IMHO) that it's a FALSE economy to partwith 40 postpaid when 30 more gets you TV plus weather,together with the long-term advantage of a single cell:you can run the whole thing on ONE battery, which meansthat you don't have to figure out which one of severalbatteries is the dead one. Carry a spare AA as back-up.
This unit has all the quality i would wxpect from panasonic. very light weight and comfortable would highly rceomend it.
Wonderful sound in a small package and at a attractive price. And covenient plug in for my iPod.
Bought mine for one thing and one thing only. Backup! I have about 70gig of video, music, pictures, etc. that I absolutely have to get backed up. Bought this drive today and copied about 6 gig so far in LESS than 60 mins on a USB 2.0 connection across a network! Small, light and requires no external power! A great buy!!
Just used this radio on road trip from NYC to Illinois. Worked as advertised. Range of about 5 miles. Used with Cobra AG A 1500 antenna. Quick install. Don't forget to purchase cigarrette lighter plug to power unit.
I bought this for my 2003 impala. plugs right into your factory harness, just splice the wires from your new cd player harness into it and plug the module in. i almost made the mistaake of buyin a gm wiring harness because i thought this was just the door chimes, so to anyone who dont kno, just buy this and its all you need. hope this helps! glad i looked on here and saved a little xtra money. didnt really seem too loud so i have nothin to complain about
The &quot;Monster CLEAN POWER circuitry (Model HTS800) has it all for your audio / video components. Including Sound &amp; Picture.Simple to use Monster provides you with color coded outlets with mathching tags to apply to the appropiate plugs. (This is very important in those times of removing the correct plug without disturbing the existing system setup).These are the perks of the HTS800:* The power cord is 8 foot in length and has a 3 prong plug with a 30 degree offset to allow use of adjacent wall outlets. (A very convenient and wonderful feature).* 8 outlets to cover all your needs, 5 color coded ones to include; VCR, DVD, Cable, CD, &amp; Audio AMP. 3 additional widely spaced outlets for TV and 2 Spares.* Video cable antenna (coaxiale) / DSS or DIVX surge protection filter circuit (improves cable picture by up to 30%).* Phone line surge protection filter.* A free 6 foot monster video and telephone cable.*Visual and audio surge alarm.This CLEAN POWER system is a must for that Family Room with all the gadgets !!!!!!!Your investment needs to be protected and this is the ALL IN ONE product that can do it for you. I love mine.
excellent quality of picture for HD channels. Lacks picture clarity on non-HD channels but that seems to be problem with all brands.
I bought this item a few weeks ago. Standard shipping took only a few days. Battery performs much better than the factory model from Dell. I followed instructions included with the battery in order to "calibrate" it. It just involves charging fully and discharging fully 4 or 5 times. My new battery now lasts for close to 4 hours with minimal use (internet browsing and word processing). I'm very happy with the product so far. Not sure about the perfomance of this battery long-term, but my Dell is already more than 5 years old. I plan to replace it soon anyway. For the price, this battery was an excellent purchase.
As I wrote in my review of the Canon s60, I planned to purchase the digital rebel...Well, I did and the camera is all that other reviewers say it is....super easy to use, superb photos, decent price considering the competition...The fact that I am shooting through the lens and seeing what I am capturing is well worth the extra money for an SLR.The main reason that I am posting this review (which really seems redundant to most of the other reviews of this camera) is to recommend two additional accessory purchases which I found invaluable:(1) The Sigma 55-200 lens specifically made for digital SLR.s. I bought this lens at B&H; for $139. It is very sharp, very light and compact and gives me a total shooting range (combined with the Canon included lens) of 18-200, taking me to over 300 in the 35mm format equivalent.(2) The Pelican 1400 Case: also at B&H; for about $61....The case protects the equipment far better than any case at anywhere near the price....It nicely holds the camera body with either the kit lens or the Sigma 55-200 attached...In addition it perfectly holds the lens that you are not using at the time, as well as the Canon external flash..I have the 420EX..This is about it...not a lot of wasted space..the case is now full and easy to toss in the compartment above my seat on the plane.. ..knowing my equipment is fully protected....The case also is easy to operate from when in my car.
Love these headphones. I have been using them for years. You simply can't beat the bass that these heaphones have for this price! A pair will usually last me a year before it will break. However, I use it heavily (everyday, morning, noon and night). I also throw it into my purse without carefully cording it up. When it finally broke, I ran into an electronic store and was recommended a SONY pair of headphones for 4x's this price by a salesperson, advertised for it's atomic bass and was very disappointed with the bass! I will never stray from these heaphones again.
Never know when you'll need to terminate RJ45 cable. This is a great, easy to use and durable tool for that purpose.
Great idea, but poor design. The way that these headphones are designed do not allow you to bend over to pick anything up. I've tried using these while working around the house or in the yard and every time I bend over, they fall off my head. There is really no solution around it because the on/off device is kind of like a second strap or band - this turns the headphones on or off (nice idea), but then don't allow them to stay on securely (bad idea). Also, the advertized range on these headphones is exagerated at best. I live in a very small home and just going to one side of the house will cause the signal to drop out. Don't waste your money on these...
We bought 6 for our office as back-up drives for each pc. They are now around 6 months old and have never failed. They work flawlessly. I don't know why people say they have had crashes. We back up large projects daily and have never had an issue with any of them.I would highly recommend them to anyone considering an external hard drive.Just a update we still have the original 6 drives and after 18 plus months of heavy use none have failed...
I USE IT TO RECORD OLD LP'S AND CD'S. IT IS SO EASY TO CARRY IN MY SMALL PURSES. I BOUGHT TWO OTHERS. ONE FOR MY DAUGHTER AND ANOTHER FOR A FRIEND. WE ALL WISH THERE WERE MORE PRERECORDED MUSIC BY CURRENT ARTISTS. DO YOU CARRY ANY? IT SEEMS TO ME THAT IF SONY AND/OR OTHER COMPANIES MAKE THESE UNITS, THEY WOULD/OR SHOULD MAKE IT EASIER TO PROCURE PREREDCORDED MINIDISC. IF YOU ARE AWARE OF ANY PLACE THAT I MIGHT PURCHASE THESE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THIS IS THE ONLY REASON I DID NOT RATE IT HIGHER.
This lens performance exceeds my exoectations. The price was much lower than other 100-400s. It focuses much quicker than my 28-300 and can follow flying model airplanes and get the shot every time. The only drawback, for me, is the barrel of the lens slides down when carrying.
Beautiful look and feel, matches the Macbook Pro aluminum and looks fantastic in my office. The angle is just right for just about any user.
I'm done!!!I have messed around with trying to fill my own cartridges, then buying refilled cartridges.The quality just isn't there....I am buying the HP originals from here on out.They always work and work well.Don't have time for the mess...BDH
The tripp lite 20 amp power strips is heavy duty good quality power strip with an extra long and thick guage cable. You won't find many selection out there for a 20amp power strips like this, most of them are just your typical 15 ampps. Be sure you have a 20amp Circuit to plug this into!
These cables are solid. I have no issues with them at all. I needed some new ones to connect an old dvd player to a new Tv and these work fine.
I purchased this over a year ago because it was relatively cheap and a TomTom (probably the biggest name in GPS today). After a few times of usage, I found the One XL to be mediocre at best. Even with the updates downloaded online, I found the maps that were used would over/under shoot my destination by as much as a mile. In fairness, this is not ALL the time, but it is sadly about 50% of the time, which is extraordinarily horrible for a GPS unit that you often rely on blindly. I gave the One XL 3 stars because it gets me in the vicinity of where I want to go to the point where I can find my destination myself, otherwise I would've given this product 1 star.
It's a great product. Exactly like it is advertised. I just wish the sections were split, so it was easier to sort through the pages. It holds our DVDs and does a gerat job for a great price.
can nolonger write to my drive. So now its worthless. Seems alot of others have had the same results. Stay away from Cention products
Although it performs OK in good light, the flash leaves something to be desired and the image quality was poor. The camera also uses batteries up very quickly, and mine stopped working after six months. the camera is very light, small and cheap looking because that is exactly what it is.
Toshiba's legacy of poor product support continues with this product. With a year invested in ignoring the problems of the e740, Toshiba has failed to support it as a product and is likely to do the same with the e750.
I'll agree with most of the reviews that have stated the pros and cons. In short, it offers a lot of features you won't find on other cameras in the $100 price range. Although the low-end competition is catching up. (My daughter just received a $85, pink Samsung camera that so far is easily as good -- &lt; http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-8-1MP-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B001283FDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=photo&qid;=1213985901&sr;=1-1 >This GE performance is good for a camera of this price, but not nearly as good as more expensive options. This is our spare camera that my wife uses in her classroom and that we don't have to worry about if it gets banged up. We also own the Canon PowerShot SD750 &lt; http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SD750-Digital-Optical/dp/B000NK6J6Q > and frankly, the PowerShot puts the GE camera to shame. For another $80 I would hands down recommend the Canon. But if you are economizing, the GE is a decent unit.I also must add that after two or three months and minimal use, we found that the camera went dead. The "on" button merely flashed when pressed, but the camera would not "boot up."I called GE customer service expecting to have to return it under warranty. The were nice enough, and responsive. They told me the only solution is to use the expensive Lithium AA batteries. Regular alkaline for reasons they could not explained, would not work.I tried and they were right, the lithiums worked where alkalines failed. So beware that over time you could be dumping money into expensive batteries, which admittedly last longer. But my Canon camera has a small, rechargable cell. So if you use this camera a lot, in a couple years you could potentially spend the extra $80 buying batteries. And you'd still have a vastly inferior product in terms of picture quality, LCD screen, etc. Note also, if it is important to you, this is not your father's GE. It appears to be manufactured by an off-brand, Asian OEM that pays a licensing fee for the right to brand it GE.Yes, Virginia, you do get what you pay for. Or don't pay for.
We have used many remotes over the years, and this is by far the best.It will run anything. It's easy to use. It's light. It's cheap. (12 bucks )We even use it for an old HDTV reciever. One could not find a better deal.It's a sofa spud's dream come true. Amen.
I've been through two pair of these, and each one broke just by putting it on. Like the other reviews say, they are not worth the money.
This is a real great dedicated flash. I had the SB-400 but upgraded to this one and like it so much more. The tilt is great. And real good control using my Nikon D80. And a real great price from amazon compared to other sites.
The cables arrived in great condition and in very fast time. The package was easy to open. Thank you very much.
I've had this product for a little over a year now, and I'm about to toss it and move a to a Linksys.Over the life of the unit it has had occasional Internet drop outs that would require the unit to be powered off and on to recover. This happened infrequent enough to be a small nuisance that didn't rise to the level of replacement.Unfortunately recently the wireless of router has been dropping and then last week completely failed. Of course being out of warrantee, no support is offered.My guess as to the failure is that the unit simply runs too hot. Not enough engineering and too much in too little of a package. You could use it as coffee warmer.The reviews on the Linksys WCG200 look good and I'm braving the Comcast tech support tonight.
I have had the TiVo series 2 for about a year and a half now and I don't know how I got along before it! One of the other reviewers put it best--TiVo puts you in control of TV, not the other way around. No rushing to catch the start of a show, no missing episodes because the broadcasters changed the schedule. TiVo silently tapes everything we ask it to (and sometimes tapes suggestions of its own, based on our watching habits--but never sacrifices a requested recording for a suggestion). The only problem we have had is some very occasional (perhaps three or four times) trouble changing the channel, so that the requested program is not taped...this is unpredictable (so no way to prevent it) and annoying, but as I said extremely infrequent. And I wanted to let one of the other reviewers know that she CAN watch live TV while TiVo is recording--simply press the A/B button on the cable box, and watch TV in &quot;TV&quot; (instead of TiVo) mode. You can watch channels 2-80 live in this situation. Of course, watching live TV without the TiVo pause and rewind ability is almost intolerable now that we are spoilt. I think that in ten years (maybe sooner) every TV will have this TiVo capability. It lets television enhance your life, instead of constrict it.... The only caveat is that the new TiVo DVD-burners offer more possibilities, so if you can afford it, look into the Pioneer TiVo DVR (810-HS). The one set with both TiVo DVR and DVD burner is less expensive than buying both separately (but with the combined set, remember you can't edit content before burning). TiVo is great. You will not regret adding it to your life.
Yes, it's small. But what a wonderful tripod for travel! It's sturdy enough to hold my Nikon 990 digital camera in place, and swivel head on top provides for excellent camera positioning. The small size make it perfect to toss into a camera bag, backpack, purse, or even a coat pocket. I've used it as a ground tripod, a tripod to take "trashcan" pictures (i.e. putting it on top of a trashcan at Disney World!) and it even works well to hold up against a wall to take those long exposures where you don't have any other surface to place it on. I can't get enough of these!Unfortunately these tripods are hard to find nowadays.......
Jensen CD3010X - Radio / CD player - Full-DIN - in-dash - 45 Watts x 4Radio was purchased for replacement for camping trailer. Plays great now we can once again have music when sitting by the camp fire
This is the best product to get for those people that can't afford a new stereo system. It is easy to install if you know how to remove your current stereo system. Just make sure you know which ones are the power leads.
I had the wired setup of this router working in 10 minutes. The print server worked well too. But I could not get the wireless to work. After talking with three different D-link support reps all trying different network configurations for a total time of 8 hrs I finally followed the suggestion of the last rep and send the unit back. ...
I purchased the Panasonic LUMIX DMC LZ3 camera this summer for our family use. It's been a very good product and takes great pictures at an affordable price. The one knock I have found is the included software LUMIX Simple viewer is extremely lacking. Aside from printing photos or e-mailing them, you cannot easily find the files on your hard drive. The only way to move around the files is to export them back onto your photo card and then move them to a destination. I have since found another program to manage the files. Get the camera and the cannoli s, leave the software.
in response to the person who posted that his mp3's would not play on this system, i have to say that they do. the problem is with him and his mp3 recording program/techniques. i go as far as saying this because this system is marvelous, i mean for the money that you are paying i would even have to say you are getting a little to much ie.progressive scan, dts, 5.1 dolby, dolby prologic,5 cd-rw dvd-r vcd,500 watts, 180 powered subwoofer,universal controller, and some other stuff i forgot. the point being, is that you wont be dissapointed
I got tired of constantly having to redo the menus on my Pronto everytime I made a minor change, so when I saw this Harmony remote advertised, I thought it sounded like a really great and easier alternative. I don't have a Media PC but I really liked the choice of buttons on it, so thought I'd give it a try. Let's cover the highs and lows:1. Good remote for Tivo use (probably best of the Harmonies), but I had to manually configure a lot of the buttons that really should have been preset. Like play, pause, forward, etc. None of those worked with the basic setup.2. Basic setup is easy, but the online help if you have any problems is really confusing and annoying at times. I never did find anything that described how to use the online program guide. I did figure it out myself, but there should be more help for stuff like this.3. As another user mentioned, ability to customize is somewhat limited, certainly compared to some other fancier (but more expensive) universal remotes. For instance, the macros for doing things like Listen to Music only determine what components will be on and what inputs they will be set to. I cannot, for instance, make Listen to Music tune my cable box to my favorite digital music channel. The up-side of this is that for most people, the setup is pretty easy, you don't have to be a techno-geek to figure it out, like you do with some remotes.4. The ability of the remote to remember what components are on and off and switch them automatically is *really* nice. The Help button to correct any issues always worked great for me if something got messed up accidentally.5. I'm glad I can add some custom commands using the LCD but the biggest issue for me here is that it only allows 5 characters to display. Definitely NOT enough.Overall, this is a decent remote that does what you want 95% of the time. For a lot of users that find programming universal remotes too difficult, it's a great solution. I'm not sure it's quite the right remote if you really want complete control, but for the most part, it does the job.
Very satisfied with product as received,fast shipping, would refer this product to others,easy to install and works just as advertised.
Forget the bulky and/or heavy notebook. For get the tiny PAD or Cell phone/PDA with super small screen.The Sony VAIO 180P with full Windows XP, WiFi and Cingular Edge WAN is the bet I have even seen.As an early adopter, this is what I ever wanted: I can get my emails, from work or personal, write/read MS Office docs, SSH to my Linux Server, TS to my Windows PC, use my corporate VPN, be able to see in this wide screen, use MS Maps to find our where I'm when lost (user the optional GPM with BT), Play games, off or online, use IE or Firefox, use Outlook and Outlook Express, watch movies and listen to music, even use as a VoIP Phone with my Yahoo IM account or my Vonage client!Needs better battery life and a car adapter, otherwise, it's perfect!
Great Product has a pretty long cable , and it goes through only one side of the device which does not get tangled easily. Plus its pretty comfortable for wearing long periods of time.Highly recommended.
I went with this product because I had the Palm V previously. I read somewhere that the vast majority of PDA users have the Palm operating system and thus there is more software for it. The display is wonderful and it is very fast. I highly recommend it. The E is very nice too. I bought it for a gift
I purchased a Coolpix 880 two weeks ago and have been incredibly impressed with the pictures I'm able to take with it. They truly rival 35mm shots in quality, especially when combined with a good photo printer. However, there are a few reservatins I have, mostly the result of the transition to digital photography.First, the battery. You must buy the rechargeable, and even that won't last too long. I'm thinking of buying a second rechargeable for use on vacations, long family outings, etc. I can't imagine trying to keep up with this thing's voracious appetite for batteries any other way. YOu can minimize drain by shutting down the LCD or turning off full time autofocus, but that seems to destroy some of the reasons I bought the thing to begin with.Second, the &quot;lag.&quot; I put it in quotes, because I think it is mostly a matter of getting used to it. You push the button the instant you want the picture taken (for example, a one year old coming down a slide); the camera takes it around that time. Maybe at the top, maybe at the bottom, maybe right when you thought it would happen. Tricky. Thankfully, one year olds are happy to go down slides repeatedly (by which I mean all day). Even in the 2 weeks I have had the camera I have adapted, however, and this is no longer a problem.On the whole, an excellent camera that will become better once I figure out exactly how to use it.
I bought this to power a Logitech 50mm ipod player on a solar system. The player needs 12 volts. However, when this product is set to the 12 volt position, the voltage output runs from 12 volts to 14.25 volts. The 12 volt position basically by-passes the electronics inside. The 9 volt position does put out 9 volts , even with 14 volt input. Glad I tested it with a volt meter before I hooked up the ipod player!!
I had hoped to quit using alkaline batteries for my Panasonic deskphone C.I.D. display. Since they were supposed to be good batteries, I put them in & they lasted a week. Recharged them after re-reading the directions & replaced them on Saturday, the following Thursday they were completely discharged again. I'll try once more, then I'll be returning these.
Device worked flawlessly - plug and play - re-configured easily for WPA-PSK security. 2 - wireless NICs both received different DHCP addresses simultaneously from one WGX102. Perfect for the one room in the house which was a dead zone. Anywhere else in the house - I re-attach to the router with no problem. If you need to extend your wireless network, this is a perfect solution.
This is my second digital camera. I had a Toshiba for 7 years and broke. I first turned to Consumer Reports to see their ratings. In Consumer Reports, they rate this camera a best buy at $250 and a rating of 73 out of 100. In my rating this camera rates a 100 out of 100. This camera is chock full of features including a great 3" LCD screen, the 10x optical zoom and 5x digtal zoom, image stabilization,and much more. It has all the features I wanted and a whole lot more.I shopped around and Amazon was the lowest price for this camera and as always the best shipping.If you are looking for an EXCELLENT digital camera at a great price, stop looking, you found it!!!! Buy it!!!
1. PICTURE QUALITY IS ABOUT VCR2. SET UP CONNECTIONS ARE LIMITED3. IR INTERCEPT CABLES ARE MICKEY MOUSE4. VISUALLY CHEAP LOOKING, FADED RED IN A BLACK AND GRAY ENVIRONMENT. LOOKS CHINTZY IN AN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.
This was a great purchase. My first telescope. I've been looking to buy one for years, but couldnt find an affordable, yet, powerful telescope. This was the one. Controls are manual, but for any novice, the training is necessary. Will probably play around with this for a few months and consider buying additional lenses and filters.
I just bought this dvd recorder after days of research. I read many reviews on Toshiba and Panasonic models.I paid 229USD plus shipping and taxes in CA.The unit came with two DVDs, FujiFilm DVD-R and DVD-RW. It is well designed and easy to use. It has inputs in the front and back. Firewire in the front on the right side and the L2 input with RCAs and S-Video on the left side. In the back there couple more RCA/S-Video combinations. Plus, digital audio inputs.I did my burn and it went so smooth. I put the same DVD into my Toshiba player and I was very happy with the results. My 12 years old Hi8 tape were on DVD playing on my DVD player. Plus, this unit is also a very good progressive scan player. It is nicely designed with good quality. The bottons and the turn knob is very nice, it feels like a heavy design professinal box. It is heaver than the regular DVD player as well. I has so many features it will take some to figure them out. But I know that I read about the standby recording mode that may help me a lot. It just waits for the signal to come in from AV source to start recording. So you do not have to miss any frame in the beginning. Plus, it may help me on Tivo recordings.So, rushed to get the same DVD format to Fry's electronics. I thought I found the same FujiFilm DVD-R/RWs, I came home and saw that the originals were 4x, and the new ones were upto 8x speed. I started to worry again but it did not give me any problems. I finished couple more recordings and finalize them. Plus, FujiFilm DVDs were everywhere in the store, so I was happy again to easily find the DVDs that pioneer came with.So far so good. The unit recognizes the DVDs very fast and finalize them very fast. I have no problems so far. I recommend this unit. I will write more reviews ones I read the editing section in the documentation and use them.If you are looking for a good unit I think this is it.
On 04/03/02 I bought a new printer hp photosmart 1215, it installed perfectly, now, suddenly it decided to stop dead!I have contacted Hp Customer Care re the problem....timeout settings...no help availadle...also my PC tells me there are now no drivers for this device installed! How can this be???
i think it is a good buy, because I bought it ;-:i read a lot of reviews before i bought. some were accurate, some were not, at least in my experience. for example, i was not able to edit the movies using MS movie maker, as 'gadgester' suggests below. after a careful read, i realized he never tried it, why mention it then? i think that may be misleading.the camera is very small, but very user friendly. I used dvd-rw from office depot, they worked well so far. No problems finalizing, unfinalizing or playing. Does not take much time to do any of those operations.i noticed that i was able to backup existing movies by recording on regular cd-r media, which is very very cheap these days. Of course you need to use a computer to do this.i am not giving it 5 stars because i haven't been able (and i expected it) to edit movies yet. may be someone has suggestions as to how to do it.
I have been looking for a 15" LCD to replace my 17" CRT. After much research, I decided I wanted a Samsung syncmaster. Originally, I wanted the 152B, but wasn't sure which online retailer to buy from. Meanwhile, I saw a great deal for a new 151P (under [$$]0000000) and jumped on it.It's a great monitor and I can barely notice the size difference from my old 17". It was a breeze to set up and the clarity seems great. It's amazing how empty my desktop seems now. It took a little bit of tweaking to get the colors right, but I love my new monitor.
The good:A very low price minimalist component shelf.The bad:a bit cheaply built. The shelf was not quite true to its mounts, and we needed to shim it a tiny bit to get it perfectly level.
I've been looking for iPhone-compatible earphones for a while, since the included Apple earphones keep falling out (must be something odd about my ears). I didn't want to give up the microphone and the v-moda duo (with mic) are backordered, so I figured if these were originally $30-$40, I'd give them a try. Unfortunately, the sound quality is nowhere near the Apple headset -- it's resonant, kind of like a telephone, there is little bass (and what there is is boomy and... resonant) and there is *no* detail. For $10, it's not worth the trouble to return them and I'll use them as a spare pair, but I wouldn't recommend these to anyone. You do get what you pay for.
I really like this strap. It holds tight and makes losing a camera much harder. Tighten it up on your wrist and never worry about your camera flying off again. I would not recommend it for a SLR though... :)
The view from this product is excellent as is the quality. The optics are second to none. I was recently travelling and every person I was with had to wait for their binoculars/monoculars to dry out from the humidity before using. I did not - the seals held very well. My only issue with this item, and it may be a function on the fact that it is a monocular, was that it was not usable from anything but a steady platform. If I was on a moving vehicle, boat, etc. it was impossible to center an image.
This is the fastest router you can buy fro the price. The only downside, like almost any router under $100 is that it has a [junky] NAT firewall built in that doesn't allow some types of direct connections like AIM file transfer and direct connect. But, if you need the fastest wired router under $100...this is your choice. I've tested about 10 different routers and this smokes them all. Make sure to head over to netgear.com and get the lastest firmware for it as soon as you start using it because the new firmware makes it even faster and resolves response time issues that may occur in the older versions.
We had used external recording studios for years to record and produce our corporate telephone on-hold messages and other audio work. As part of a cost cutting measure, we decided to try recording our own audio, in-house. After a significant amount of research, we selected this Samson C03U Kit.I personally prefer Adobe Audition (formerly Syntrillium Cool Edit) to the included software, but I would assume the Cakewalk Sonar product works fine. Installation was a breeze: no drivers were required - the microphone is auto-detected under Windows XP and Windows 7 and was immediately accessible to all audio applications I use. Once you get your audio levels set, using it is a distinct pleasure.The microphone is very solidly constructed and screams "quality", people seeing it, or hearing the results immediately assume we paid thousands of dollars for it. The resultant audio is quite remarkable for such an inexpensive microphone - the sound is crisp and clear, and free of audio artifacts I've seen in lesser products.We purchased the kit along with a full-size stand, pop filter and a number of other accessories. The price of our entire rig was about the same as a single visit to the recording studio, and as such has paid for itself many times over in the past year. Probably needless to say, I am *very* happy with my purchase.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Viking 512MB CompactFlash, like most 512MB cards, will store on average 568 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 426 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 256 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 204 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 160 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this 512MB card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
I plugged it in and it works. The simplest piece of networking hardware I have ever bought. I have 4 computers on the network. Three at 100 and one at 10 Mb/sec.
after my JBL creature I died (the darth vader version) i was searching for something just as powerful and visually relaxed and i couldn't have found a better product than the JBL spot. if you're looking for something to fill a room with sound look no further.
Bought this battery to replace one on a 15-20 year old mother board. Sale & service from Amazon was excellent as usual. Unfortunately more was wrong with this computer and it had to be scraped.
I purchased these headphones in October for my daughter to watch her dvd and play her nintendo ds without disturbing others while we travel. She used them a maximum of four times, after each use the headphones were stored. By April of the following year, she was complaining that the headphones had no sound. Indeed after jiggling the wire the sound came in and then left. I'm back to the drawing board looking for a kid-friendly headphone.
Whe they say in the description, "includes a built-in FM transmitter that sends Sirius radio programming to your vehicle's FM tuner, so you don't have to make a direct connection to enjoy the full array of channels." This is not true. You must attached the included wire (FM EXTENDER) to your windshield to help broadcast the FM signal to your antenna. Then you will get a signal so weak, that at times, it is un-listenable. They also say, "This function also works with other FM tuners, such as the one on your home stereo," Not True! there is no signal to speak of without the FM extender (antenna) wire that comes with the car kit.If you want to use this with your radio you must BUY an additional adapter for $20+ to wire the unit to your cars anntenna system directly or hook the unit up directly to your Audio inputs.This should not be advertised as wireless FM it takes wires hooked to the unit and run through your vehicle. Either the FM extender (A broadcast antenna) included, or adition products to purchase.
Clearly this camera isn't really my best friend, i actually know humans too but it was close to it. I bought this camera in late 2004 because my family was getting ready to take trip to the beautiful country of Nicaragua to visit some family (i'm a halfy, my dad's from Missouri) so i NEEDED to have a camera. at that time, this camera was the hottest thing you could find for that money, and i bought mine at Best Buy-everythingoverpriced. Anyway, if you're looking for a great, durable camera, this is the one for you. Countless times i've seen my camera on a tripod fall due lack of brains on my friends' part but some how i never learned my lesson. Most people don't like the size of this camera but i say other wise. Why would you want a camera so tiny that it feels like you can crush it in your hands. On the down side of this camera, after nearly crushing my friends' newer cameras, i fell in love with the LCD that puts this one to shame. I can literally put my thumb over the screen of this camera. But is screen size really what matters? This camera contended with cameras today pretty well. it has an EXCELLENT shutter programer that i found to be more useful than i thought and plenty of mode settings to shoot in all sorts of conditions. i was very impressed with the macro mode in which i shot many things such flowers, weird bugs and we were fortunate enough to be at the right beach at the right time to see baby sea turtles hatch and make they're way to the ocean. beautiful pictures!if you're not happy with just picture, the video side to this camera is also impressive. My friends and I took second place at our high school film festival (that actually sounds pretty lame) using this camera. first place, of course, was a second movie we submitted. the quality of the video is pretty good, depending on what setting you have it on, and USEFUL! if there's ever a moment when pictures just arne't enough, it take little energy and time to switch this camera to video mode. this camera has it all. i highly recommend it.In December 2007-January 2008, my family and I took another trip to Nicaragua. I wasn't able to find enough money to buy a nice dslr(i bought a cheap care instead) so i brought along with me my trusty P93. I can honestly say that i took the best pictures that i have ever taken (with out using my dad's Rebel) with that camera. Sadly, my P93, carrying case, and all 5 memory cards i had bought were all stolen after about a week of being there. It seriously felt like one of my best friends just moved away with warning. coincidentally, before leaving Nicaragua, I saw a guy that had a brand new P93 and he was as happy as could be.Pros:*VERY STRONG AND DURABLE*comfortable to hold*great shutter programing*doesn't waste batteries quickly*extremely easy to use*unexpectedly good video mode*good sound qualityCons:*some times i wished i had a bigger screen but then you just get over it*"Only 5.1 megapixels! but i need WAY MORE than that!" Shut Up! sure this camera only has 5.1, but hey! do you really need that much more for a simple point and shoot. it never really got in my way too much.*some times the auto mode tries to get ahead of it's self and just freaks out, better off using program modes*i accidentally cover the microphone with my finger some timesi fell in love with this camera
The Nvidia card worked out of the box with my Gateway FPD2185W Monitor while the others did not. I have had not problems with it except for the Vista driver. It keeps cutting out and even freezing the screen. I understand the company is still working on it. I got the latest beta and it works better. I expect the company will eventually get it right (that is if they want to stay in business.)
This product came as was stated in the description. Would recommend it to anyone that is in the market. If you need such an item and at a really good price.
I'm very happy with the tele-conveter. The image quality seems unaffected by the lens extender and the added telephoto reach is just what I was looking for. The lens is significantly heavy and with the weight and extended telephoto view, hand holding the camera is really not possible if you want a shake free image. I've found that bracing the camera on a solid object produces and okay image but best results are with a tripod.I would recommend this converter for anyone wanting extra reach, say for shooting sports which is what I use it for. There is vignetting if you zoom out to far but that's a price you pay with any long converter and in this case you have to zoom out pretty far before it occurs.
I have a Sony DCR-VX2100 that came with the stock battery which was only giving about 45 minutes of recording time. Even worse, the stock battery's life decreased when I was filming outside in the cold which was my primary use for it.When I looked at buying a higher capacity battery I was planning on buying a Sony brand name battery but figured that I'd give this generic battery a chance. It performed far above my expectations and lasts many times longer than the stock battery. While I can't directly compare it to the NP-F970, I can say that you will definitely not regret having one of these in your camera bag. You cannot beat the lifespan of this battery for its stellar cost.
The 5608 Pro 8 Camera Bag is an excellent product and I am very pleased with it. The shipping time seemed to me to be slow.Ed Heuer
I must admit that I'm not an expert in the personal audio area, but I did my research and saw that this was the best one on the market. When I received it, I was surprised and wowed by its appearance. I had read plenty of reviews and opinions on it, but it's so much more impressive when you actually have it in your hand. The music quality is great and the alarm clock (I got the dock too) and FM radio features are awesome. I also particularly like the recording features, which I haven't used yet. I've had a couple of problems w/ it freezing when I played this one song, but I restarted it and upgraded the firmware. Then I reloaded the song and it seems to be ok. Overall though, it's an extremely small and versatile mp3 player that fits my needs.
We used these to communicate between 4 cars while on a long drive on vacation. The batteries will run down after a couple of hours so you must have a car charger. The range is not quite as far as advertised but they work well if you keep the other vehicle in sight
Dont buy, donst work on windows xp neither mac os
If you want to control over 100 different PC audio players (i.e. Winamp, Window Media Player, JetAudio, Foobar, etc) without sitting right in front of your monitor, the StreamZap does this very well. Installation is a snap, the infrared receiver that plugs into an available USB port is small, and the device is easy to configure with the included software. Four function buttons along the bottom of the remote can be setup to automatically launch programs. You get the basic controls of Play, stop, FF, REW, volume, etc. Navigating the pointer on screen with the StreamZap is possible, but rather clunky. My suggestion is to setup playlists. Trying to navigate files and folders with the cursor via the remote can be frustrating.My only concern is that StreamZap is not actively updating its software as audio applications evolve to newer versions. My one instance with tech support was less than stellar with a suggestion that I look into downloading an application called LM Remote ([...]) to add functionality beyond StreamZap device drivers. Not a big confidence builder.Overall, the StreamZap is a very good value. Once you figure out how to best utilize the remote, it is a real pleasure to use. When I am in the leather recliner with my headphones on, the StreamZap allows me to navigate through a playlist without ever having to get up.
Do not buy this product - it is a knock off. It was not an original BuiltNY product. No response from company upon inquiry. Would not recommend!
I am glad that I took the time to actually READ the reviews left for this item and did not leave the lack of stars to make my decision. In reading the reviews, you will find user error on all negative reviews. It took my husband about an hour (being very thorough) to install this unit. It is extremely sturdy and is holding our 70" TV wonderfully. The tilt is fairly easy to adjust. If anyone is having difficulty with the tilt, keep in mind that the TV itself IS heavy. You need to support the weight of the TV when attempting to adjust the tilt. (it is certainly not as easy as just pushing the top or bottom of the TV. If it were that easy, then it would adjust itself, and you wouldn't want that.) We are very pleased with this item.
I just bought these the other day and they are going straight back to the store. The sound quality is good. Noise canceling works somewhat and I can hear better when I turn it on. However, turning on noise canceling seems mostly to just increase the volume. As a test, I turned my TV on in the background at a very low volume. So low that I couldn't distinguish any words but could still hear voices. I could hear those voices even with noise canceling turned on.I could put up with that, though, since they more than serve my purpose and not too expensive. The reason I am returning these is because they HURT! I am a woman with an average sized head. After only ten to fifteen minutes my ears begin to ache from being squeezed so tightly. I am constantly nudging the headphones to different positions in an attempt to ease the discomfort. But it's just too persistent. I can only imagine how they must feel for a man or somebody with a larger head.
I bought the Advent 770 after going to Best Buy and trying on the various models they had there. I found this model to be the most comfortable at the store so I bought them from Amazon. I wear them at work for hours at a time and even though I wear glasses, I am always comfortable. Other headphones I have worn compress my ears too much--but this set does not. (A did not like a Sony wireless headphone for that reason.)There is some adjustment of the controls (to match the frequency of the base and the headphones) needed, but it does not bother me. It is very similar to changing channels on a cordless phone, only it is an analog dial.I am very happy with the product and I am considering buying a second pair for home use.
I love my Minolta Maxxum 5. The auto features make this camera easy to use and easy to get great pictures as a novice. Being able to switch individual features to manual also make it easy to learn how to use a 35mm SLR. My camera goes everywhere with me and has held up well. This camera is a lot of fun to use.
Went to look on other sites for filters but this was the best deal I could find. The other sites only sold one filter for the price of this kit. Love the fact that you get a case and three filters. I am still learning how to use my camera so I'm playing around with the filters learning how and when to use them.
After overpaying at a fancy camera store, I was happy to purchase an identical filter from amazon for a fraction of the price. These filters give you piece of mind, protection from sand, fingerprints and baby spittle.
This was the perfect mp3 player for me, I was really, really happy while it lasted. As it happened to other people, after two weeks of use random popping and static noises appear. I had to return it today and I got a Creative Nano Plus instead. The reviews here are great and all I have to say was already said. It's small, but bulk, impractical. The charge doesn't last long, I had to recharge it every other day or so. Radio is ok, not great. It was really cute and great conversational piece. Drag and drop feature was great. Playlist was poor, not really easy to find the songs you want. You need to create folders and make it the way it will be easier for you. Buttons are really small. When on the radio, it turns off after a short period of time. Once again, I was really happy while it lasted.
I have been using the matte white verbatims for a long time and have been very satisfied. However, these glossy surface dvds just look better than the matte. Recording is the same as far as I can tell...excellent results. I just wish Verbatim made dual layer glossy printables.
While these headphones are cool looking, the DJ style swivel earcups are too flippity-floppy for my personal liking. The puffy headband is very soft, but the plastic extenders and swivel joints are just asking to get cracked and broken. Also, these should be avoided if you have a large head. I wear a 7 3/4 cap and the strong headband really squeezed my noggin. I couldn't wear them for any longer than 15 minutes.
I needed some headphones in the car for the kids for their various devices so I bought a couple of pairs of these to keep in the car. So far, they've survived the various mishaps of two young, rough boys using them, and they don't look the worse for wear (unlike other headphones we've had). They are inexpensive though with middling sound quality, and the sound does &#34;leak&#34; out, so I can hear a muffled version of what they are hearing. I'd buy them again though.
I bought one of these and installed it as directed. The capture software recognizes the device and acts like its working fine but fails to capture a single frame of video and no audio. I spent hours on the phone with (worthless) tech support to have them finally suggest taking it back to the store and exchanging for another unit. I exchanged it and had the exact same results. A worthless piece of junk!
This card is a breeze to install, fits right into the slot in my Dell PC. Dell was asking for $50 for pretty much the same card, preinstalled. Saved a bundle. Couldn't be happier. No issues with Windows, no problems with connection speed. Certainly recommend this product.
I have been wanting to get a digital camera for some time now. Anyone who takes many pictures knows that an entire roll of film will yield (hopefully) a few really good pictures. I wanted the versatility to choose which pictures to keep. I did my homework, researching digitals on the web. I spent a lot of time thinking what I wanted in a camera, and which one I should buy. I finally decided on the Sony Cybershot DSCH1. The clincher was the abundance of good reviews.The DSCH1 is everything I hoped it would be, and more. Although there is a bit of a learning curve due to the many features, all of the buttons are placed well and the instructionals provided are adaquate. The camera is much quicker than my Ricco 35mm and is fully automatic, or manual if you prefer. This is a camera for more than the average picture taker.Pros: Excellent features, great pictures, ease of use (automatic mode), versatility (manual mode), terrific macro mode, includes video recording with sound, good battery life.Cons: Most accessories including the carrying case must be purchased separately.Missing: panoramic setting and remote jack.
I got this monitor about 3 months ago, and it doesn't have any dead pixels. The screen is bright and response time is good for my purposes (office programs).The built-in speakers however do not perform well at all. I tried using the supplied audio cable and a higher-end one I procured myself, but could not get rid of the interference.Also, and this is my biggest gripe, the picture becomes unstable when the monitor is showing mostly one color, such as white or blue. It's probably not a big deal when working with software or playing games, but it does bother me when I look at the screen with no applications open (my background is plain blue).
Bought HP-96 advertised as genuine high-yield original black ink cartridge . Good price and fast delivery. Not OEM replacement packaged but rather sealed packaging as supplied with a new printer. Short storage date (Feb 2010) Usually one year minimum.
Have this installed with the viper responder 350. Set it very sensitive to go off if you stick your hand in the vehicle with the hard top off. very happy with the purchase.
I was al little worried about instiallation of the new video card but it was SIMPLE, just plug and play with windows 98! All i had to do after installation was put the supplied cd in the drive and the rest was done for me! I switched from an 8mb ATI card and saw a world of a difference in the display of most all of my games, and programs. If you want an awesome card that is simple to install and run get this one!!!
The cable meet my needs. Provides interface from a Sony Upscale DVD Player to a ViewSonic video monitor with HD video. Price and delivery were excellent.
The reason I bought this item was that the scroll wheel on my previous wireless mouse stopped scrolling. I purchased this one for it's simplicity. As soon as I plugged it into my laptop . . it started working immediately. I have Windows XP on the laptop and it worked instantly! Small and compact in size. I recommend this item!
I bought these connectors because of the ability to verify the correct sequence before crimping. I didn't realize that they are difficult (and you will probably hurt yourself trying) to use. If you don't have the special crimping tool you will probably end up using a razor blade to cut the exposed wire off, scissors "just wont cut it." In addition, these connectors have a solid bar that can make it difficult to insert pairs that aren't extremely flexible - unless you want to insert each wire, one at a time. I can normally take unfinished wire and have a crimped connection within a minute using a cheap crimper (TrendNet) and non name brand connectors. I stopped using these connectors after taking 20 minutes to terminate a non-stranded wire. I'm sure that they work fantastically with the special tool, but I frown on investing in proprietary technology that is used to accomplish a industry standard job. And the difficulty using with bigger gauge non-stranded wire (like CAT 6 or CAT 6A) makes it a complete deal killer.
I originally had a Garmin C330 and loved it. I gave it to my son, and started lookng for a replacement. I knew I wanted a Garmin, but was confused with so many choices from Garmin. I chose the C580 over the Nuvi line. I had to have the text to speech directions, so much better than just Left in 200 ft etc...The extra features like MP3 and pictures are nice but not needed to me. I liked the MSN ability, and hope it becomes more widespread over time. I updated to the latest map from Garmin, free upgrade via the website in the directions. Huge file, took a little bit of time, but worth it. It does have roads that were built in the last year, such as the 355 extension here in IL. The bluetooth synced up with my Motorola with no problems, and works fine when I opt to use it. The biggest advantage I see to that is the ability to search for a place, then call it right from the Garmin!If you are deciding between a Garmin and any other brand, Garmin is the best choice in my opinion. My wife, daughter and son were able to use this right out of the box without picking up the manual.Satellite pick up is a lot faster than my original C330. The size is a little bigger than the Nuvi's, but it feels better constructed than my friends 660. I only use it in my car, so the size is not a big deal at all.Enjoy your Garmin!
I still haven't decided if these are supra-aural (on the ear) or circumaural (around the ear) headphones. Rather than flip a coin, lets call them hybrid headphones.Unlike most "big" headphones, these don't give you sweaty ears or over-isolate you from your environment. I rate that an advantage -- you are more likely to be able to hear a phone ring or the doorbell, but they do mute ambient noise sufficiently to allow focus on music.Fit: If you have big ears you may find them a bit snug, as their low-profile design suggests. I have a big head (7 5/8 hat size) but the earpieces easily drop down far enough. These 'phones are a good choice for extended wear -- they have enough grip so they don't slip and slide ear pads, but they don't feel like a clamp you'll want to throw off halfway through a 2-hour DVD.Sound: The sound, like the fit, is non-fatiguing. The treble is extended without being sibilant, while the bass is shaded toward tight-and-crisp rather than lush.Look: These are great-looking headphones and they don't stick way off your head like many around-the-ear phones.Build quality: These are made of lightweight but strong plastic. The ear pads are higher quality than typically found in this price range. The cord is a bit longer than average, and thicker than on most lightweight headphones, but it isn't heavy.Bottom line: If you are trading up from the cheapo headphones that come with a portable (usually a good idea, even with an iPod), you will be surprised at how much the bass is improved. The non-fatiguing sound and fit of the HD-497 'phones, combined with tight bass, win that fifth star. Recommended.
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST AND FIRST MP3 I OWN. IT IS PRETTY LILGHT AND PORTABLE. THE SOUND IS GOOD DEPENDS ON THE HEADPHONES YOU USE. IT IS A PRETTY GOOD MP3 FOR MUSIC AND PICTURES. GOOD RADIO NOT COMPLAINTS.
I bought this about three months ago and have not had a single problem. It took about five minutes to plug it in and set it up. I use it exclusively to print photos on 4 x 6 and 8.5 x 11 photo paper. I have not encountered any issues with the paper feed. The photos look great. It is helpful to print straight from a memory card, but the software that comes with the printer allows you to clean things up before your print so I tend print from my PC.I always print at the highest resolution and I am happy with the number of photos that I can print before I need to change the ink.
This is great. The only downside is there is not way to attach it to the camera itself. Other than that it is perfect
These units were in short supply close to Christmas. The price was pretty much the same as everywhere else, but the free shipping clinched the deal. Didn't have to shop out in the snowy weather.
I needed a pair of headphones since my last headphones had a short in them after almost a year of use. Well, I purchased these strictly out of economics reasons. I didn't believe I was getting the greatest headphones, but neither did I think I would have a short in them within the first 4 hours. This is exactly what happened. I took the headphones out of the box at school to use them. Before class I put them in my bookbag. After class, I am having to tilt my head one direction to receive any sound at all and the feed will only come in the right ear. What a peice of garbage, couldnt even last a half a day. BUYER BEWARE!!!!
AWESOME BINOCULARS. CLARITY IS CRISP AND DISTANCE VIEW IS SPECTACULAR. I WOULD RECOMMEND THESE FOR ANYONE. GREAT FOR OUT ON THE BOAT.
A very well designed and easily used upgrade on the family (FMRS) radio type. The range might reach 3 miles in a hilly developed area. It puts out one watt...
i bought this remote off amazon trusted site for $53 i dont know why but they only had one so i bought it for $53 so i am happy with the price so far....."Logitech Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote"Electronics; $53.52Sold by: GizmosForLifeno more on site i already checked
Love it, works great, good length for the price. Looks mean and the thumbscrews are the perfect length(I've had a few cables that were a tad short for my monitor). I bought it because I needed a cable longer than 6 feet after moving my tower around, was not expecting the quality I got. Will buy another when I get another display.Side note: I'm not sure who added a sound quality rating to a DVI cable...
This is a good headphone splitter that works exactly as you'd expect it to. The quality is perfectly fine and it's easy to carry around. It's less bulky and more flexible than some of the other options out there. You can't go wrong with this one; it does what it needs to do.
This is a good idea but the graphics are hard to make out. But only on dark games like GTA3 and max payne the sound is great but the graphics are bad. :~/
It is very good product. you receive exactly what you ordered. May be I was too naive to think acould open initially the case without a MANUAL! but what I got was a injured finger. And of course, as soon as I open it, I could figure out what I was doing wrong. I suggest to include a labeled push here to open or something for that very first time.
I've owned the RCA DRC 8030 DVD recorder since June, and I'd have to say that roughly one third of all DVDs burned showed pixelation artifacts on playback. Sometimes the pixelation was minor, sometimes there would be large green horizontal streaks on the frame and actual simultaneous audio buzzing, but regardless, what I ended up with was a coaster in one-third of my recording attempts. The movie played right off the DVD recorder hard disk is perfectly clear, so that is not the problem. The problem seemed to be independent of film/program length or recording speed. Switching to DVD+R's has eliminated the problem completely, so I can only assume that the DVD-R was the source. I would therefore not recommend this product for archiving movies, at least for my particular brand of DVD recorder.
Hi,I bought this card because all my other equipment was Linksys and I figured this card will work perfect with it!It did, and still does, there are just some areas in the house where I don't have reception with the card....Overall a nice card, but the reception is not very good. The USB one is much better with great reception all over the place.But of course that one has a wire on there and all so it's a trade off.
This is our first digital and we found it so easy to learn how to use. The screen is so clear, with no need to remember what all the dials are for, it shows them on the screen if you like. The tools and buttons make sense with what they are for, not counterintuitive. I took a short video which was great but took up a lot of memory so limited the amount of pictures I could take after that. But the battery lasted way longer than needed, which was great since we were away from home. Recommend getting an extra battery and memory card not included so you can take as many pictures as you like without worrying. Pictures are crystal clear with people's faces so detailed. We love it.
Dvd door did not work out of box. Sent back to amazon,maybe replactment will work.I bought this because of toshiba quality.Wrong again.
I like to go to concerts and I do like to sneak in a camera. So I was looking for a camera that was small and good in low light. My problem I have always had with most cameras is that you need to use a flash when taking pictures at night or in dark places, eventhough I didn't want to during a concert. So over the past few days I have been trying this camera in dark places. So far it has a few different options for pictures at night. One is available light, I have found this to be my favorite option, since it does not use a flash.My only issues and reading these reviews before I bought it I already knew them. It is hard to keep the same option on the camera after you turn it off you have to go and reset the photo option or else it just goes back to the default. Power button is very small. I also don't like the software it came with.Also the other night I was at a campfire with friends. Needless to say I ended up dropping the camera and didn't know it. A few hours later when I realized it was gone I went back and sure enough in the bushes I found it. It had started to rain out and I was very glad for this shockproof-waterproof Camera.
tightens up very well on cable. sharp screw taps drywall super cleanly. this stuff is GREAT for 7.5 mm cable managment.
Bought this for my 12 megapixel camera. Sure holds allot of photos. More than I will ever use. Great product!
The White 60-minute Flip Video Camcorder is a really Fresh Idea, that fills the gap betweenother camcorders, that cost over $250 dollars; as well as provide both a 'Day-Light' based reasonably Sharp Video & just ok Sound Samplings, that I would rate at close to 4-Stars.Note: Please read all of the other Comment's posted by other Reviewers, about the Flip VideoCamcorder, they are all Very helpful. I bought the first Gen 60-minute model, without consulting any Reviews; and since then, there are a couple of Newer generation models, by Flip and RCA. This model cannot capture any video in settings where there isn't enough light!As a Pro Photographer though, I do have some very good uses for the Flip, which I will post here.Before I do, as I'm writing this post in April, 2008, the New gen models have Improved Functions and/or Updated their software. Also there has been some brand new releases of Low-Budget Video camcorders (sometimes referred to as the 'college-bound series), by manufacturers like Sharp, RCA, JVC and 3rd line manufacturers, that are just Below or just Above the $200 dollar mark. Also some Cell Phones are very capable of producing Higher-Quality Photographs & videos, as well. Here's some definite easy uses:* Real Estate Sales or Buying* Auto, Truck or Boat Buying or Sales (sell or buy junkers)* Architectural building, archiving* Art Collection (includes Playboys & other gentlemen mags, or is it rags?)* Home or Office New Construction (document from the ground up)* Home cleaning services (before & after the strippers have been there)* Home, Roof, Driveway & Appliance repairs (don't let them cheat you!)* Landscaping uses (find out just what the gardener has been up to)* Medical case documentation (got a disability, need extra cash?)* Birthday's, Anniversaries or celebrations (who was there & who wasn't)* Home & Office Inventory, archiving* Vacations (babes, babes, everywhere ... make it memorable for your Bros)* Vacation Home Rentals (The ones that you absolutely Loved!)* Arts & Crafts (includes lingerie & adult shops)* Music or Art Festivals (extra points for Hula dancers!)* Personal & Intimate situations (Get an 'A' for your Creativity)* Spying (He isn't working late at the office or that's not hair gel from the gym, people!)* Divorce court (I told you so!)As a Mac user, I was disappointed in that there was some software Editing issues, but being resourceful, I was able to 'by-pass' them quickly. What I do like is HOW EASY it is to plug it immediately into your TV to watch your videos and/or to Email Apple QuickTime Movies.I would definitely recommend the Extra (male-female) USB cable.For Mac users, I have been using a Toast 8 Titanium extra Utility, "Motion Picture HD", that has worked very well, for my uses.And the New Leopard 10.5.x OS, also has some great Video Editors.
All I have to say is this bag is big...REALLY big. Think big then think bigger. I actually haven't even loaded my gear into it because it's just that big. I put in a Canon flash, 50D, 24-135, 50mm, XSi, 18-55mm and seriously wasn't even enough to fill up half of this bag...let alone the many pockets.
Needed something sufficient for my cube while providing great sound - obviously price was a factor and these have not disappointed.As mentioned I am a FOH sound engineer as well so did need something with a good sound and can say that while i dont use these to mix, they're more than sufficient for my casual listening at work (diff job). The reviews on here are pretty harsh on the connector issue, but I take particular care of my stuff so dont see this being an issue ever. If it's in your pocket and getting pulled on all the time then that'd be up to you.Bottom line - prob best set you can find if you get them under $30 - holding their sound very well.
Works absolutely perfect on my shuffle "clip". It is charging from the wall plug as well as synching just fine via the usb port on the pc. So far no complaints.
I've been through a number of these from the local electronics stores for various jobs, and they're always a bit flimsy and not well made. This was quite the opposite - well built, with easy-to-solder terminals and nice holes for the wire to make the solder job easy and secure. Sounds great too!
Great service - great product delivered - it arrived faster than noted and in excellent condition.
I bought this camera in the beginning of January. I was looking for a compact camera (not necessarily pocket size, though) that was capable of taking great pictures and that was also capable of taking movies in a decent quality. Based on test reports at DPreview and other customer reports I decided for the Fuji F31fd. I was intrigued by the new sensor that Fuji is using and that seems to be very light sensitive, which is true. After receiving the camera I took a lot of test pictures under various conditions, with and without flash, bright light, low light, different ISO settings, different exposure times, etc. I compared the pictures with my 4-year old SONY DSC-V1 and the results were amazing. The picture quality of the Fuji was very poor. Colors were 'smeared' but the main problem was noise. Even under bright light conditions and ISO 100 settings the white had considerable noise, same with other colors (RGB noise). I didn't check grey/black noise (as they do in the test reports) but the noise in white and colors was just too annoying. What a disappointment. The lens seemed to be pretty poor as well, at least there was no comparison to the SONY DSC-V1 with a Carl Zeiss lens. After one week we returned the camera and I bought the SONY H5. This is really a great camera, I must admit. The picture quality is even better than with the V1 and I thought that the V1 was already pretty good. I can only recommend SONY's H5, even though it has a different form factor and may therefore not really compare to the much smaller F31fd. What I liked about the F31fd was its size, its responsiveness and the monitor and menu. However, if the picture quality is so poor it also doesn't really help.
I have purchased several noise-cancelling headphones to try in the $30 - $80 range, with varied results. The Philips are my latest purchase, and after trying the others, these are the ones I am keeping. I find them incredibly comfortable, they sound great, and the noise-cancelling is commendable.I was a bit afraid of the purchase of the Philips because of people mentioning that they are tight, but I find that not to be the case at all. The fit is really quite ideal for myself. The earcups surround the ears and rest on your head, not on your ears, which means very real long-wearing comfort. (Perfect for my frequent 7-8 hour flights.) When I first tried them, I thought they might even be too loose, but after wearing them a few hours, I realised that the fit was just right. The sound, as most seem to agree, is very good; clear with plenty of expression in the bass. The noise cancelling is by fat the best all all mid-priced `phones. (see below...) The noise cancelling is particularly effective - effectively wiping out all hint of wind-shear noise while flying. What's more, it is the only set of headphones I tested that can do so without an audible hiss if there is no music playing. (most cheap headphones kill some noise, but you can hear the white-noise hiss that is doing it...)What's more, these headphones are actually pretty classy. The headband is sturdy metal wrapped in stitched (p)leather, with metal adjustable bits for the earcups - nice! As for the breakage problem - I have not had any trouble, although that "y" part is made from plastic, and I suppose could break if handled improperly - or indeed if defective.If there is one downside to these, it is that there is no in-line volume control, which is a bummer. Particularly on fights having your own volume control is great, so you don't have to rely on those mushy buttons in the seats.NOTE ON NOISE-CANCELLINGTo the other posters - PLEASE - noise-canceling headphones are not designed to wipe out all outside noise - such as office noise. ALL noise-canceling `phones ONLY counteract constant low-pitched droning - which is the type that tires you out. Yes you will still hear screaming babies, people talking, etc. This is true with all - BOSE included. Jeepers the number of people complaining that they can still hear things when they put these on... please!The others noise-cancelers that I have bought and tested extensively in brief: The JVC (with the wind-up headphone cord in the earpiece) are very innovative and cool, but dreadfully uncomfortable because they are not truly over-ear phones. Although they look like the are big, the earcups are small and shallow, resting on the ears. They sounded okay, but the bass was a bit hollow, and the noise cancelling hiss was clearly audible. Maxell - were cheap and acted cheap. The noise cancelling made the music a bunch louder, which made it a pain to switch it on and off, and the quality was clearly below that of others. I tried a pair from Koss which sounded great, but the noise cancelling was too hissy for me, and also one from Targus as well, which was actually the same as the Maxell with a different brand painted on the side - although they somehow sounded a bit worse. I have not extensively tested the bose (in that I have not bought a pair for a few weeks) but I have tried my friends, and they're nice, but I find the new Philips very comparable surprisingly - considering the limitations of the Bose - no music without batteries! The Bose sounded better when using them in a quiet setting, but c'mon now - who needs noise-cancelling phones in a quiet setting?
I bought this kit for a 2000 Odyssey equipped with a standard single DIN cd player. The replacement is your run of the mill, single DIN Pioneer unit.It came NO WHERE close to fitting. The plastic brackets would not clear the plastic form of the dash AND the mounting depth of said brackets were a full INCH from contacting the mounting points on the dash while keeping the face of the head unit flush with the dash bezel.I am an ASE certified technician and have installed countless head units in many different vehicles so I can safely say that the problem is in the product. Despite following the package instructions for the Odyssey, the kit would not go in. I'm puzzled as to why somebody at Scosche thought this would be appropriate. My past experiences have been with Metra kits. I have been less than satisfied with them (which lead me to try a Scosche kit) but at least they would fit, even if I had to modify it. There was no way I was going to make the Scosche kit fit my application.I will NEVER buy another Scosche product again if I can help it. I advise you to follow suit.
Burns consistently well at advertised 8X speed using my Lite-On SHW-160P6SU, the resulting DVD-DLs work great with all the DVD players around the house, as well as JVC Blu-Ray player. Great product!
A lot of people like to use the Bluetooth version for their vehicles but I prefer the plug in version because 1) It won't go past the front seat 2) It charges while playing, which is a big plus for me if I am making long trips and want to play my IPod with full battery when I arrive at my destination. The simplicity of the thing is another big plus; especially for those of us who are electronically ignorant.
Have need for it with my Kodak Camera. Cannot use the larger Gbt units being sold by other dealers. This Compact works very well in my Camera.
Mind you I did not buy my Zen from Amazon, however I bought myne back in May - 40gb.Within 3 months, just after the warrenty expired, the headphone jacks died. I have a friend who has been trying to work on the jacks now for several months, and still no luck. Apperently they are attached ON the board instead of through the board. They have apperently been made horribly. For the price you pay for these things, they should work.At this time, I'm very skeptical about buying another Zen due to this problem. I have read some reviews which states new ones have been made in July with a case with a window. Unfortunatly, it is very hard to figure out if you bought a new one or old one when your buying them.I'm not sure how trusting it is to buy another one of these machines as they seem to be crafted for 10 cents and sold for 300$I'm thinking spending the extra 100$ for the Ipod might be a smart idea at this time. You get a 1 year warrenty and you will not have to worry about this jack problem, at least nothing ive heard of anyway.Buyer Beware... Think and read this before you buy the Zen.
My wife and I needed to purchase a digital frame to give as a gift. After researching different brands and the sites that offered them, I decided to purchase Kodak's SV-811 Digital Frame through Amazon. They offered a time frame within which the frame would be delivered (taking advantage of a "no shipping charge" deal). The digital frame came when promised. The price was among the least expensive I found (including the 'no shipping charge').We decided to preload images into the frame's memory before giving it. Very easy to do. Picture quality is excellent.This is the second time within a few months that I ordered from Amazon. I rarely buy things online. I won't hesitate ordering through Amazon again. Painless.
Reliable, dependable, at a great price. Amazon had a large selection. I didn't know which size to buy, but am happy with the size I selected. I would definitely recommend this item.
These are so neat! I put my artwork portfolios on them to send around + people love to receive them... I think they demonstrate a progressive approach to the forward-thinking clients I am trying to impress.
The cables work great and im amazed on how well they work for the price I paid for them will use this sender gain
After 15 months the screen on this product would turn orange as soon as it was turned on and then would fade to black. When I called Philips support line they said they couldn't do anuthing about it since it was way out of warranty (I didn't think 3 months was way out of warranty, but so be it). So I asked what Philips service center could I bring the item it to be repaired at and they said the authorized service centers typically don't repair these items so I was out of luck. This item cost $200+ when I bought it and now it is garbage after just 15 months. This is the last Philips product I will ever buy.
I use it at my lab and it has enough power. Good sound quality too.
This table radio is incredible: great reception, rich sound, and very elegant look. In a medium sized room, it really fills the space with full rich sound. Love the bass. It was $50 when I bought a store display model, not $200 as it is now. Still, even at $200, it's still worth it.
I just purchased these headphones and I'm not at all happy. They have a cheap plastic look &amp; feel, the sound is worse than what would be included with a $20 Walkman. The noise cancellation feature works...as long as you don't mind replacing ambient noise with the annoying hiss of white noise that the headphones produce. I'm not a negative person and have no gripe with Panasonic, I'm just calling it as I see it.
Great case, durable, tough and secure. I travel all over the country and this case protects my laptop during my travels.
This foot rest though looks simple is a great invention. ' I am suffering from leg/back pain due to a herniated disc, and sitting is especially painful. But unfortunately i need to sit in front of the computer and sometimes at the meetings. ' I am not that short, even tall for a woman, but most of the time if i try to place my back firmly in the chair, my feet may not be placed firmly on the floor. This foot rest makes it posible. ' I can sit upright pressing my back to the back of the chair and also place my feet firmly on this rest. The good thing is you can easily change the height of the rest by changing the angle of it.' Only I wish it had some kind of wheels, that would help to move it inside a room to different places(kind of wheels which are locked when you press on them. Who knows may be the manufacturer will improve the design.One more thing; I ' had unintentionally ordered two of these foot rests. So when they first arrived ' I contacted the seller to return it. They immedately send me the label for free shipping. But i liked it so much after using it for a few days, i decided to take the extra one home, to use there.
The points do the job, I'm not sure there's another way to review them. I definitely wish they'd change the point-to-dollar ratio, though.
I come to my Etymotic ER-6i's after running the gamut of the so-called ear-canal headphones. In general this type of headphone provides great sound and superb isolation while maintaining a small form factor; although they are admittedly a little hard to insert properly at first and some people just don't like them at all. I have been a fan of Shure for a while having had both the E2C and E3C which I find are both superb in many ways. I also owned a pair of Sony's which was great for the price.After owning my E3C's for about 6 months, I was not entirely happy with the ergonomics of the Shure E3C. After reading the reviews of the ER6i I decided to plop down a little of my extra cash and see what all the fuss was about. I must say I am quite pleased with the results! IMO the ER6i really shines in the arena of ergonomics. Here's what I love about my new 6i's:1) Cord Clip! Oh my god, just the thing I've been wanting for all my other headphones! I've been using a variety of paper clips for my Shure's and feeling like total geek. When will the rest of the world get a clue (Shure are you listening?)... Bravo Etymotic.2) Lightweight cord that is easy to tuck under and around shirts and doesn't pull the earpieces out (this is a problem with the Shures!)3) Nice little earpieces that snuggle up nicely into my ears so they don't fall out and are easy to put in (as ear-canal headsets go anyway!).4) A variety of flanged sleeves included, very comfortable and provide exceptional isolation (Shure doesn't appear to believe in flanged sleeves!).5) Great value, these are so much cheaper than my Shure E3C's and the sound is almost as good.What's not to like? My only complaint is that the sound is perhaps a little flat for my rock'n'roll sensibilities; but hey, thats what the bass boost on my iPod is for right? I do find that the bass fills in nicely if I crank the volume and seat these babies deeper in my ears but its not quite as good as the bass on the Shure E3C.
These headphones are amazing for the price. The bass seems to come out of no where and it tends to over power other sounds. Only problem is they seem kind of fragile and I am afraid i might break them.
Perfect fit, this is just what I needed (thanks Ric Ocasek!). Hopefully it will last for years...
This is the first MP3 player I have ever purchased, and I absolutely love it. I find it extremely easy to use. The sound quality is great. The best feature is the PocketZip disks. I love making my own music mixes. Now if [they] starting selling the PocketZip disks, life would be wonderful. Hint. Hint.
I had small expectations due to the size of this speaker, but was pleasantly surprised once I listened to it. You can't expect big booming bass, but for listening in a room it's perfect.
I bought this speaker with my hard earned money and 2 weeks later the wires were shorting out. It costs more to repair the speaker than what I paid for it. I would buy something else if I were you
I broke my original adapter, so I bought this one in place and it sucks. It worked fine for the first few months but after that I had to switch channels all the time. Now the static is so bad, even when I turn the car on it starts getting worse. Also the device does not hold up well, the cord is coming apart and it has only been a year or so. I do not do anything that could really cause such bad performance and destruction to the device.
For the price this lens gets the job done. Stopped down to f/7.1 - f10 gives amazing sharpness. As far as I can see there are no chromatic abberations. Focusing is very quick compared to the Tamron 70-300. The Focusing motor is a little noisy. I'm using this lens on the K-r. Because the K-r has a high ISO range, in low light I shoot at ISO 5000 with good quality and no problem. High ISO ranges eliminates the need the for the very expensive f/2.8 lens hype. I'm a wedding photographer and my lenses put in alot of work so I'll update my review soon.
Unfortunately, the current model you will receive, is not identical to the one being represented in the photo.The latest version of this product (as as pictured by user Jeffery B.)has the antenna stems embedded within the base without swivels. They just hinge on a screw within a slot, without any 3D rotation. This severely restricts the movement of the antennas. Also, they only spread out to about 80 degrees apart, versus the 180 degrees of the previous model.I have two of these. One is the older one, which is exactly as RCA's product picture shows with the antenna swivels above, and screwed into, the plastic base. This allows for individual aiming of each antenna stem free of any restriction as each one is on an independent swivel/pivot. YOU WILL NOT GET THIS ONE! Even though it is the one pictured.As always, cord is too short. If you intend on placing this unit anywhere but directly on top of your TV, plan on getting an extension.RCA should update this stock photo.I would not buy this again, at any price.
I wasn't sure this would be a good buy but since setting it up, I have had no problems at all. It can be a little tricky to set up if you aren't a networking whiz, but spend an hour or two to set it up and you are good to go. I used it for a Brother HL-5140 laser printer and my computers run windows xp and 7.EDIT: I changed my rating to 4/5 stars instead of 5/5 because I occasionally have to restart the router when it freezes. I would still recommend the purchase though.
This was an absolute bargain! I bought it for my teen who is very picky when it comes to electronics. She loves it more than the I-pods her friends have. You can buy music from lots of websites for this MP3 player, unlike the I-pod. The video quality is impressive. There's lots of memory on it and she has several FULL LENGTH movies as well as tons of songs downloaded already. Get a case for it, if possible, to protect it from clumsy kids. Everyone will want to try it out! You'll have to beg them to give it back!!!
All these companies put three drops of ink and charge $1000. Rip off artists because we need it. But I like this ink. It's good if you set your print settings to fastdraft or fastnormal. I got about 500 pages and still went past the low ink warning.The biggest plus is it's easy to find.
I have two different 16x burners with the latest firmware that can only burn this media at 4X. Very dissapointing as every other brand I have tried burned at least over 8X.
This camera is a great new way of making your day to day moments memorable with the click on a button. It is very simple, easy to use and has only 4 buttons (excluding the zoom/navigation) to work with. We love going outdoors and this camera comes in very handy on our trips. We instantly shoot all those memorable, funny moments with this camera and share them with our family who are living 9000 miles away! Using the camera with PC is very simple, just plug it in and it is recognized on the fly. The built-in software is cool and easy to use. We used the share feature to share our memories with our family abroad. I love this gadget and would recommend others. It makes a perfect gift for kids, elders and for any age!
I am sooo thankful for the speedy delivery this company gave me....The item is cute and practical and pretty easy to use. I am just used to the Navigators that work while being unplugged.... This one does not work that way and so I thought that it was broken or something....But when I emailed the company that sold em the navigator. They were polite and let me know that its not broken....It has no back-up battery...I was sooooo disappointed.... I didn't remember reading that anywhere.Its Cute but not what I expected..... Mine just sits in the box!
Purchased the E210 as a replacement for my old HP LJ 5L, which is still a good desktop printer, but not much use as a network printer.I installed the E210 on the print server port of my Barricade router, and had it up and printing in about 10 minutes. Output is crisp and clear. The engine requires a few seconds to warm up, but once it starts printing, it's noticeably faster than the 5L.I would dock the printer a half-star for having such an expensive replacement toner cartridge, but that's really the only negative I can offer... The printer has an auto-feed slot with a capacity of 150 sheets of standard DP paper, although the output slot only has a capacity of 100 sheets. It also has a manual feed slot. Both imput slots are limited to a 9-inch maximum width, which is sufficient for my needs.Lexmark claims that the duty rating for this printer is 5000 sheets per month, and lists it on their website as a Business-class printer, rather than a SOHO-class, which I question, but for me the bottom line is that the output is good, the price is great, and the unit has an acceptable footprint and is very quiet. If you're looking for a good light-to-medium-duty laser, at a budget-minded price, you're going to have to look pretty hard to beat the Lexmark E210.
It came in less than 5 days. It matched perfectly with my printer so I do not have to worry about not being able to print things. And was very affordable and reasonably priced as well.
Stay away from this camera. It lasted &lt; 4 months and Olympus did not honor their "warranty". What a waste of money!
I bought this case for my son because he takes his iPod everywhere- the beach, skiing, skateboarding. Lord knows he drops his iPod at least 3 times a day, and his iPod still looks brand new. A great case to protect the money invested in an iPod.
There's nothing special about this filter. It's just an affordable way to protect your lens. I'm happy with it so far. It does contribute to lens flare which can be a pain if you're ever trying to shoot even slightly into the sun. I wasn't expecting anything amazing, though. It's a good price. You can't go wrong.
The SimpleTech Bonzai is one of the smallest SD card readers available.I have used it on my keychain (attached by the small and durable cord loop) for the past ten months. It provides true USB 2.0 speeds, limited only by the speed of the memory card installed. It has allowed me to access the SD memory cards installed in my camera and mp3 player at any computer anywhere, essentially turning the card reader into a flash drive at whim.The only issues with it are that the two plastic caps on the USB connector and the SD slot are easily lost and inconvenient to remove and replace every time you swap cards.The reviewer who gave it one star seems to have had significant issues with the Bonzai on his computer. I am inclined to think the problems were as likely due to issues with the computer or the card being used in the Bonzai. Most likely the reviewer tried to use the Bonzai on a computer without Windows 2000 or XP (Win98 or NT require drivers to be installed before use). Barring a freak incompatibility, if you have XP or 2000 the Bonzai should be recognized instantly as a flash drive.That said, this is an excellent, underrated device that ought to be much more widely used given the number of devices that use SD cards, and the low cost of SD cards these days (...). I have found the Bonzai more reliable than the internal card reader on my desktop computer (it could read a card that the internal card reader could not) and I can't recommend it more.
This is my first lens after my stock lens and I love it!The only thing I had to get used to was moving myselfforward or backward but it's worth it. Amazing pictureswith shallow depth of field.
Started shooting right after received the lens tonight. Tried to shoot at the light bulb and could see the flaring. Took off the glass, shooting the same object, flare was gone. Tried different light bulbs and results were same. Too bad. So I guess it maybe same results with day time into the sun?I were paring with Canon 50mm f/1.8mm. Not sure if I want to keep it. For protection, it's the one but the flare really bothers me.
I've used several SanDisk products over the years and they continue to all function as expected. They've all been a good value for the money.
I use this fax in the office and even though the black ink is 3/4 full. It reports it as empty and will cease to print! I have to change the ink cartridges every two weeks! Also all my printings are in black and white. For some reason, after a month, my color cartridges also seem to be empty and yet again, the fax machine will cease to print unless I change the color ink tanks. I highly do not recommend this fax machine. Wasted enough money on the ink, its time for a new one.
It's even money by the next time I decide to use these headphones and untangle the cords from the snarl of comingled crap of my electronics "safe" storage cabinet, the plastic headband will be broken or the cable will have frayed or the foam ear covers will have disintegrated or the 3.5mm gold plated jack will be congealed to a leaky ink cartridge.Now, while I do like bargains (this set was free so that should have really worked for me -see the green banner above) and they work so under customary circumstances should meet my definition of synchronicity I am also averse to anyone who comes within earshot of me horning in on my tunes due to leakage or further contributing to their annoyance with me for the same reason . The headband is comfortable and adjustable to the point I am confident it would accommodate all but the most swollen of users heads yet regardless of positioning the leakage problem persisted. I realize many potential purchasers may prefer this style of headphone over in-ear buds but as far as leakage is concerned the performance here was inferior to a set of dollar store buds I keep in my travel bag just in case I damage my good set.Sound quality wasn't all that bad at this price point (especially at my price point) although it was a tad flat in the higher ranges and if you're looking for brain rattling bass then maybe you need to re-think your cost allocation thresholds if this is the pair you settle on. I was amused enough by claims of a limited lifetime warranty to check the RCA site more information however "The warranty document is not available at this time." And, for `some' reason, the project manager didn't think a user manual was required either but stating so on the webpage was.
I have used this for a few months now. I have it going from my desktop to my projector. The image it puts out is not flawed in any way. I wasn't sure what to expect with the length at 25 feet, but it works great.
I bought this so that I could use my brand new Sony Wega as a large monitor.Pictures and Video look fine. Text is unbearably hard to decipher.I went to AverMedia web site and found this FAQ when troubleshooting the image issue. ...Even they tell you that it is not going to be perfect.So unless you are going to use your PC as a DVD or Picture player don't waste your time and money.
Purchased this 1GB micro for my new Garmin GPS unit. I was amazed that it was so fast to load the maps I needed. I've always purchased Sandisk memory for my digital camera and have never had a problem with the 1000's of photos that have been saved. If only Sandisk had a micro SD that I could use for my own memory.
I plugged this into my Dell and it has worked perfectly at home, across campus and in the coffee shops. What else do you need? Ready in seconds and you are ready to roll.
I acquired one of these mice in a Microsoft Optical Desktop 2.0 bundle.The scroll wheel also scrolls sideways, but this is of little practical use; it also requires far much more force to use it as a middle mouse button that it's useless for gaming.This model is much higher than most normal mice I'm used to, and I found myself getting a sore hand after using it for more than half an hour.If you're after an ergonomic mouse by Microsoft, consider one of the newest series three Microsoft IntelliMouse models. If you're after a decent symmetric pointing device, consider something simpler such as the Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse.
I just purchased a set of the Advent 870's with the hope that this will allow me to have speakers in another room of the house without the hassle of wiring. Well . . . when I tried to place them in another room, the sound quality was terrible. The hiss from the speakers was louder than my old cordless phone and the music signal often broke up. This despite attempts to adjust the frequency and placement. All this occured when they were only 40 feet from the transmitter (albeit through two rooms), they only worked reasonably well within 20 feet of the transmitter. The claim of a 300 foot range is clearly ridiculous in the real world. Less than a day after receiving them my wife and I agreed that they weren't worth it. I would only recommend them to someone who plans to use them in the same room as the transmitter (or really close to it), otherwise the poor sound quality far outweighs the convenience that wireless theroretically offers.
I had hoped to use this and have room for mouse activity...not so. I thought, based on reviews, that there would be room for my Laptop and external mouse. Only use for Notebooks - not Laptops if you're going to order.
I will NOT be sending this back BUT I really will not test it as for shock, I bought as part of a package with the strap (I REALLY LIKE the strap). The camera armor looks as though it might help with water resistance . Also the sun shade is first rate I replaced my Nikon Shade with it.
Great product, deinitely great for the price as compared to other Bogen products. Great adjustability and very sturdy.
only slightly better than the antenna included. you need to have a CLEAR VIEW of the sky and roof access, both of which I dont have, to get perfcect reception
I've worked on and with Macs for years. Our company has around fifteen PowerBooks G4s in use, four of which are the 1Ghz models with the superdrive (DVD-R). I use one of them daily, and it is the strongest performing laptop I've used (I also use a Sony VAIO PCG GRX670, a 2Ghz P4, very comparable PC laptop). The Apple doesn't so much run circles around the SONY, they are about the same overall speed-wise, but the PB manages to *feel* faster by at least 15%. The PowerBook and the OS (Mac OS X 10.2) are better integrated.I don't know how well the SONY will do over time physically. The PB G4 is basically the same as it was 2 years ago, and those machines have proved to be very durable, scratches being the only problem. Oh, and someone at work spilled a beer on theirs. It wouldn't start and appeared dead. Our local Apple dealer took the motherboard out, dumped it in water, let it dry a couple days, put it back together, and it started up just fine.Anyway, great machine. If you need raw power in a portable package, enough so that you can replace your desktop with this too, then this is the machine for you.
Very good, simple, and compact. A good addition to a 24k topo and compass. Redundancy and durability are important for eastern forest bushwackers.
I bought this item for my PS3 and TV. Absolutely love it. I paid just under $4 total. If it didn't work I lost $4, I then would have to go buy some $40 one. But turns out it works and I love the picture quality and now my friends are jealous that I paid $4 dollars when they paid 30 plus. Will definitely do business with this seller again.
It took me longer to open the package than it did to get the product up and running. I have had no problems with the connection or the software. I chose this product because the price was right and I am happy with what I got.
This review is for:Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision StudioPhonesFirst of all right out of the package they look expensive. They do not look cheaply made and the matte black coloring and shape of these headphones is pleasing to the eye.From the top down:The headband is approximately two inches wide and covered even on the top with some type of soft to the touch material. The underside of the headband is very well padded and the padding extends almost down to the hinge where the earpieces are connected to the headpiece. The padding is nice and squishy, but not so much that you can feel the hardness underneath. The thickness of the padding is approximately 3/4 of an inch thick.These earphones are very light, I've been wearing them all day with no neck fatigue, or headache from too much pressure around the ears.The tension of the headband is enough to hold the earphones on my head, but they rest comfortably without pressure around my ears.The hinges where the earpieces meet the body are made from some type of heavy duty, hard plastic(I don't know the technical name for it). The hinges are nice and thick. They look well made and able to take a lot of use.The earpieces:The shape is sort of an elongated oval. They are lined all the way around by padding that is approximately 3/4 of an inch thick, and one inch wide, and they're covered by the same velvety soft material as the headband padding. This padding feels wonderful against the skin. The padding that touches the skin is flattened to fit against the head better, giving these headphones excellent sound squelching qualities.The inside of each earpiece is oval in shape and the inside depth is between 1/2 and inch and 3/4 of an inch. The inside wells that hold the speakers are covered with some type of soft fabric as well.The holes under the fabric where the speakers are located are shifted slightly toward the back side of the ear pieces.The outside housing is a some type of matte black high density plastic, and the R and L on each one is molded into the plastic rather than being painted on so that it won't rub off eventually.The hinges:Move smoothly and easily. There are two sets of them. One allows the earpieces to be rotated out when they're being worn, so outside noises or conversation can be heard without taking them completely off. They're made of matte black high density plastic also. They're nice and thick, and the part that attaches the earpieces to the headband meets the headband smoothly. If you didn't know the seam was there, you'd probably miss it. Each earpiece can be rotated out to the front approximately 180 degrees, and to the back considerably less.The other set of hinges are the same color and material, and they fit sleekly against the earpieces in their own grooves, giving the earpieces a smooth appearance when on the head. There is nothing sticking out, and it's very aesthetic. When they're on the head the hinges and earpieces look like they're all one piece. I don't know who designed them, but whoever it is they're smart, LOL.The Cord:Runs from the left earpiece, and is not reinforced at the point it meets the earpiece. The cord is very long and has a nice thickness to it. It's not flimsy at all. If you don't need the length, I suggest tying it up with a zip it, or something similar, to keep it out of the way. I like the length personally. If you're like me and you forget you're wearing these headphones and get out of your chair to get something it doesn't pull everything off the shelf:DThe cord terminates in a 1/4 stereo plug, and is reinforced at the back end of the plug with a flexible metal spring that's approximately an inch long. The plug itself is textured for easy gripping.If you're going to use these headphones for your: computer, tv, portable CD player or whatever. You're going to need to buy a 3.5 mm adapter because these headphones don't come with one in the box, like some of the other Audio Tecnica headphones.But it's easy to find an adpater, and not much hassle. You can buy adapter kits. There is an adapter kit with four different sizes of adapters, right here on Amazon for 5.00 or so. Sound and audio stores should have them as well as electronics stores, I think even Wally World has them. Radio Shack has a kit that's a little different from the one here on Amazon, but it still has four different sized adapters. Just make sure you get a stereo to stereo adapter, not stereo to mono adapter.Isolation:These really do a good job. When I'm listening to music I don't hear anything else unless the sound is extremely loud.The sound:The sound of music through these is excellent. I can hear everything the way it was meant to be heard. Nothing added or taken away. But listening pleasure is subjective. I really enjoy the music I hear through these headphones just playing MP3s on my computer without a fancy sound card on my computer. DVD movies sound very good also. The soundtracks sound great.The longer I listen the better music sounds through these headphones.The highs aren't sharp and grating, and the mid range is there, the lows are smooth and present. Nothing is muddy sounding to me. All the sounds are separated and discernible but not so sharply delineated that it picks the music to pieces with one drowning out the other. Everything is nicely balanced and flows together like music should. It sounds like I'm hearing a live performance. The bass is there, but it is NOT very pronounced and isn't the focus.I don't hear any distortion at a higher volume, but then again I can't stand very loud music, it hurts my ears. You don't have to turn these all the way up to hear decently. I'm listening to Illumination by Hemi- Sync right now and I've got my system volume turned up to 3/4 and Winamp volume is at 9%, and that's quite enough to enjoy the music. I can still hear everything very well with no interference from outside noise.The music accompanies the singer rather than drowning them out. If you enjoy the lyrics, like me, as much as the music, then these headphones are fantastic. The lyrics are very easy to understand,and the voice of the singer is perfectly presented.Meatloaf "Life is a Lemon" sounds heavenly through these, and so does Garth Brooks "Friends in Low Places". Pink Floyd sounds divine, and so does John Denver. Mozart sounds great too. PussyCat Dolls "Don'tcha" sounds just as good to me. Rammstein - Blade Theme (Techno Remix) sounds as good as all the rest. Roberta Flack is as close to blues as I've gotten yet, and she sounds amazing. Minnie Ripperton's "Loving You" Sounds good too. I haven't listened to anything jazzier. Pantera sounds good, and so do the Heavy Metal soundtracks( 1 and 2). I hope that gives you some idea about the range of music that sounds great with these headphones. Meditation music sounds great also.Summation:These are excellent quality headphones for the price. Someone put a lot of thought and effort into designing these. I always look at the details, and if someone paid attention to those I know they care about their product.These headphones are light and comfortable on the head, and about the ears. They can be worn comfortably for extended periods of time without causing a headache. I believe they provide enough isolation, and outside sound dampening, to satisfy most music afficianados.If you're looking for very pronounced bass, don't buy these unless you want to adjust the the bass to your satisfaction on your music source.All in all I'm very pleased with these headphones, and I would buy them again. The price and the quality make this set of headphones an excellent buy.On a sidenote: The customer service people are very nice. I emailed the customer service department for the amplitude range on another set I was eyeballing which are also made by audio Technica. The frequency response of headphones means nothing if the amplitude is way out of whack. It took about a week for them to answer but he very nice fellow who answered sent me JPGs of the amplitude graphs for the set I asked about, and another set. I'm sure he probably had to hunt the graphs down and then make a file to attach it to the email he sent me. Now that is customer service! Kudos to Audio Technica for their customer service. And that was before the sale!The two sets were: Audio Technica ATH-A700 Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones With Double Air Damping and Audio Technica ATH-AD700 Open-air Dynamic Headphones.If you're interested the amplitude range on the ATH-AD700 was much more flat than the ATH-A700, with less variation overall.Alrighty then, that's all I can think of at the moment.I'm enjoying my music on these very same headphones while I'm typing away.
Yes thats right ,I wanted one so bad ,that I ran to the closest Best Buy and purchased the 256MB at $80. It kills me that I can buy this same drive for around $16. Its amazing while home and car prices soar, when it comes to PC's and anything you attach to it ,they continue to have more features for a cheaper price .I have not used this drive alot ,however when ever I did it never gave me any trouble except for the first time I plugged it into my PC which at that time was a P3 750mhz .PNY said for WinMe and WinXP it was plug and play ,which would probably be true unless you had a OEM install of your O/S and who ever installed it did not include all of the drivers for USB interface .I was able to extract the additionial files from the install .cab folders on my hard drive,and once it as up and runing ,I would just drag and drop what ever file or folder I needed to take with me,without any probs !Good Luck Nick
Product was ready to go out of the box. If you looking for an inexpensive and easy to use produt this is a sure bet.
Extremely good for a budget joystick. I would recommend it to anyone.Placement of throttle control is awkward at times.
Am just an amateur photographer. Bought a T2i and a few lenses then waited a while till buying a flash. The flash is must have upgrade and you will not go wrong with this one.
I bought this router to replace a failing linksys router that had stopped functioning properly. This was a breeze to set up and works great.
After purchasing OnDVD, I expected great performance based on the great advertising on the box. However, I was quickly dismayed since the program plays the audio track great, but fails to change the slides as adveritised. Although they have a tech web site, with methods of e-mailing them for tech support, they never answer back. In reviewing their public discussion groups, I noticed (unfortunately after purchasing the product) that others have the same problem with the product, and are still awaiting 3 months later for any resolution by Dazzle.
thanks for the adapter. a little shorter than the one I use in my office but it works just fine and arrived the day I came home from the hospital and started my maternity leave. perfect timing!!
Sturdy, well-built and well-priced. Having a remote is great. But the bass emphasis really distorts the music. When listening to bass-heavy pop/rock, I don't mind. When listening to jazz, acoustic or classical, it's really distracting.I hope they release a future version that works as an alarm clock (with snooze button) and as a dock for synching. (It will charge the iPod, but there's no way to connect it to my computer so I can synch with iTunes.)
You receive four (4) AA to D battery converters as picturedYou get what you pay for in this case. If you are looking to convert your standard 1.5 volt AA batteries this is an excellent option. If you are unaware, AA batteries are cheaper but D size batteries contain and maintain a longer charger.The product itself isn't very complex. It is essentially a plastic shell with no back. The shell will hold the AA so that it is level with the battery holder/ + and - ends. The positive end of the shell has a small metal "o" that will connect to the negitive end of another batter or product at use. If your batteries positive end does not have a "nub" or protrude at all, it will not work, due to there being no connection. This for most people should not be a problem because major brand/standard batteries like Energizer, Duracell, Rayovac etc. all include this tip.
"I ordered and received the keyboard in a timely manner. In fact, after one day of use, my wrists and hands stop aching, so much that I could now discard the Boba Fett wrist guards that I've been using. Why only 2 stars instead of 5? Well, the DELETE key in the upper right corner doesn't work. Thankfully there is another DELETE key on the left side, but still, for $ 150 everthing should work. Ah well.
100ft 16 AWG Bulk Speaker Wire. The number, 27293 matches that shown on the description so it was not a shipping error. Only one conductor is copper. It says conductors (plural) are 99.9% copper. Picture shows 2 brown strands. I waited 9 days to get HIGH QUALITY wire. I could have gotten the same item locally for less. VERY DISAPPOINTED.
I was amazed at how well this module caught the excitment of playing golf on a digital system. Everything in this game was correct detail and excellent graphics for the capabilites of the Handspring system. The only drawback was there was no color and the fact that it was a bit like gameboy but overall I felt that this was an excellent choice of a purchase. I would suggest this gam not only to golf aficionadoes but also anyone who owns this system that enjoys using it for games.
I was getting worried when my videos of Yellowstone I recorded were coming out with blue streaks everywhere and some were completely blue. I read it probably needed to be cleaned and bought this. 15 seconds and this completely fixed the problem, there was no hassle.If you are experiencing problems seeing recorded videos in your Mini DV camera you should give this a try.
Does excellent job of cooking rice/lentils. Easy to maintain and clean. No technical issues. very satisfied.
The Sony DSR-PDX10 professional DVCAM camcorder is almost identical to the consumer dsr-trv950. (The dsr-trv950 was just replaced with the horrible dsr-hc1000.) The PDX10 is one of the smallest prosumer cameras and has a ton of features. The PDX10 features manual control of shutter speed, white balance, exposure, focus, and audio levels. The PDX10 comes with a two channel XLR breakout box which allows you to connect almost any pro audio source. It also comes with an XLR shotgun microphone. The breakout box can supply +48v power. You can control audio levels independently. The PDX10 features a huge 3.5 inch touch screen LCD and a black and white viewfinder. This camera can shoot in either Mini DV or Mini DVCAM. Another feature of this camera is the anamorphic 16:9 widescreen mode which does not just add black bars on the top and bottom, it adds width to the picture! This camera is very versitile. Without the XLR adapter, and using the small lens hood, the PDX10 is just a little bit bigger than the average consumer camcorder and is easy to take on vacations and capture breathtaking footage with the PDX10's 3 1/4" CCDs. You can also add the large lens hood, XLR breakout box, and XLR microphone and the PDX10 is bigger, but is a fully functional pro camera with room for wide angle lenses, telephoto lenses, ND filters and more! I love my PDX10 and would never replace it. Although it does not have all of the pro features of its extremely popular older brother(the dsr-pd150 and the new dsr-pd170) it is the only camcorder of its size to have all of the features that it does. I would highly recomend this camcorder.
This has got to be the nicest splitter ever - very heavy duty. Kind of "Monster Cable-ish" Excellent quality. Works great on PC's & iPods to connect to my stereo receiver.
Had alot of fun with the old monochrome vista in the mountains with topo overlay. Only complaints were time it took to find satellites, visibility of screen in bright sun, topo only covered half the state and coverage would be lost in deep woods or narrow canyons. All these problems are no more with this new model.
After breaking 2 flash drives earlier this year I decided to buy this one. It's great because the USB connection slides in and out, so I don't have to worry about losing a cap and then breaking the drive. It's been very dependable and the best flash drive I've owned so far.
I never thought I would be so excited about a tv remote but this thing is better than I ever hoped. It is very easy to set up and even easier to use. My wife even likes it and she is not a fan of all my electronic goodies so she was the ultimate test and it passed with flying colors. One touch of "watch tv" or "watch dvd" and this remote does the rest it is simply a great tool if you have several things to control.
Ok, so I am veteran PalmPilot user, from the Pro to the m500 and now this one.I'll make a few general comments here and then some specifics:(1) Why buy a palmpilot?Well, if you can, you probably want to do a smartphone instead (e.g. Treo). But if you don't want to do the smartphone, the palmpilot is a great way to stay organized and on top of things(2) Why not just use a laptop?The palmpilot is small, light, and it turns on... immediately.The good and the bad of the Z22:GOOD:(1) very light and small - this is a great feature.(2) Also, does seem relatively tough so far.(3) very nice screenBAD:(1) the palm desktop software is sorely in need of updating. What are these guys thinking? The basic apps seem the same as 6 years ago, and that's not ok. In particular - warning - the desktop software has an "unchangeable" font. So if you have a modern laptop/computer, you won't be happy. - but this is not a killer for this product (see below).(2) It is not clear if there is any keyboard that works with it - wake up, Palm. Most people really dislike Graffiti text entry. I tolerate it, but would buy a keyboard. And because the Palm Desktop is so outdated, the keyboard is even more useful.HINTS ON USAGE:(1) If you are going to enter text, just buy a software text replacement immediately - like Mobilewrite or TealScript. The Graffiti 2 system is terrible; Graffiti 1 is much faster and accurate. These pieces of software will allow usage of Graffiti 1.(2) If you are managing any significant number of projects (including just your personal projects like books to read), then just buy a replacement for the Todo list application. I like Natara Bonsai; but Shadowplan also looks very good. The great thing about these is that they have a very nice desktop application - so you can do everything on the desktop comfortably. I've been using Bonsai for years.(3) a case is important. A cheap digital camera case will easily fit the palm - and has great padding.So 4 stars?This is a godsend for tracking complicated information and getting things done. I just wish I had bought it about 9 months ago, when I embarked on a long complicated project. I'm happy to have it now.
WHAT CAN I SAY? YOU ORDER IT. IT ARRIVES IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND WELL PACKED. YOU PUT ONE IN THE DVD R/W DEVICE. YOU CAN WRITE ON IT. YOU CAN READ WHAT YOU WROTE. IT WILL LAST A LONG TIME. YOU CAN RE-WRITE ON IT. YOU CAN USE IT AS A MIRROR. WHAT A DEAL. BUT YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE ADVERTISING PROBABLY AT LEAST AS MUCH AS THE PRODUCT.
I am a physician and previously used a Palm Vx (until the battery died). I have been impressed with the high resolution color screen and the additional utilities. The Tungsten E comes with Documents-to-go software for Word/Excel/Powerpoint files and Photo viewing software which are extremely user-friendly. I anticipated having to struggle to set these programs up, but they worked on my first attempt. I have been using the Tungsten E for the last month and still very happy with my decision.
Just ordered it and I am quite pleased. It works on my PowerBook G4 running Mac OS 10.3.1. I was able to sync (using iSync) with my Sony Ericsson T616. No problems at all.Additionally, it is a good value.
The first four pictures came out, but unfortunately the battery (in the film) died before I could use all ten...I suppose it's the risk you take when buying (old, albeit un-used) polaroid film.
This mount is more expensive than others but is very well built. It is pretty easy to install and functions just as advertised. Highly recommended.
I got this today and my first impression is that it is cheeplymade. One feature/function that it does not have is the ability to program track in the order one desires. Is this or is this not one of the most basic features one should expect from a cd player? It is part of what enjoying cds/mp3s is all about.As others have noted, the jack is noisy. It appears to be a minor problem. I am sending in my warranty card right away, though.On the plus side, the sound is very good. I took a vigorous walk @ lunch and it appeared to be relatively skip free throughout.Overall, it is not a bad basic sports cd player. If you absolutely need something in this price range that is water resistant, this might be up your alley. Otherwise, go with Panasonic, Phillips, or Sony...Good luck!
first off i dont know y every one says the cords are to short on the skullcandys there 4" ? isnt that standard go buy and extention if u want to put ur mp3 in ur shoe or plug in to your sterio and run around ur room.ok sound quality nice and clear, confterable to wear, but hardly any bass at all if u want BASS i retured theres to best buy and got the skullcandy skullchrushers more expensive but there the best head phones i have ever hadSkullcandy Crushers
Very pleased with this product. Have had one for about 25 years which got broken this past vacation. When I took it to camera shop, I was told it was impossibe to find parts or to replace a film camera. This one is exactly like my own and in great condition!!! I love it!!! It arrived much earlier than I thought and in very good condition.
This device does not work that well. The setup is not bad, but the signal strength is weak. You can buy a WAP54G from Linksys for less money, get much better signal strength, and get the same functionality. The WAP54G has been updated so that it can be configured just like the WRE54G (e.g. expand the network as a repeater).
This player Starts up faster than any other player. This is a great value with great sound quality. My only gripe is that it should either have a recharger built in or use 4 batteries instead of 2.
Works great in both 110/220v and can be made region-free easily with its remote. The jpeg feature is excellent, i take 5mp pictures with my sony digi camera and burn it on a disc and throw it inside the norcent. There, I get fullscreen pictures on my TV...plays all my svcds perfectly, my personal videos are all in svcd format.All-in-All here's the player that beats the Apex's.
These are terrific for at the gym because they actually stay in your ear while working out.
I bought these because of all the glowing reviews, and yes, they're good, but no better than my wife's Sony earbuds or my Koss earbuds. Sound is fine, but doesn't rival a good speaker system. Bass is adequate but not exceptional. The secret to all of these earbuds is getting a good fit, and Sennheiser's multiple sizes (included) ensures that. I also like the cord-on-the-side which allows me to wear them while I work in the garden or eat or do any number of other things. So look for the side cord and multiple sizes, but the brand isn't any better than the others out there.
As with many printers/faxes, the cost of the actual product is low, but the real costs are with the ribbon that this device requires. After about 1 month of use with our small business, it had run out of the printing ribbon as it prints a report with every fax. Each ribbon covers an entire page and thus runs out quickly.
Hello,This is my second unit. This is a good unit. I like so much light temperature is almost daylight is perfect to use as main light. Mix with sun light on locations.Current I use with a 20" SoftboxPT04 Radio TriggerNikon D200Camera off.Quantum Battery 1This is a good choice.Non iTTL. Just use on Manual Power. Usea
I love this mp3 player-- it fits everywhere, has a long battery life, reasonable quality audio for recording, efficient with space, very user-friendly, etc.My only problem with this player is that I have had two defective ones. The first player brought me joy and happiness until 2 weeks of living with me, when it would shut off every time it was ready to advance to the next song. That's fine. So I got a replacement.This current one was fine for 10 weeks until it would shut off even before I could fully power it on. This only happens 75% of the time, but that is definitely inconvenient, since I don't know how to prevent the incidences.Aside from my negative experiences, its wonderful versatility is suitable for most activities... providing it works.The problems I'm having are seemingly unrelated, and since I've followed the manual for usage since day-1, I doubt its my fault.
After trying everything we could and spending an additional 162 dollars for ink we will throw this new machine away. I would give it to someone but I think it would be such a disservice that I would lose friends instead of helping. Hewlett Packard used to make good printers. This is the third and final junk printer and the worst even Hewlett Packard has perpetrated on us yet.We have a new policy at our company. If it says Hewlett Packard the answer is no.
Installed the Adaptec AFW-4300 card into a XP machine. XP recognized the card and installed the default drivers. Plugged in a Sharp Vl-NZ50 camcorder, started up the video editing software and in came the movies. No problems, no hassles. I'm not overly impressed with the MGI VideoWave 4 software, but I'm very happy with the hardware. I'm sure when I find the ideal video editing package, the hardware will still work fine.
I was in the market for a PDA, I was losing track of my calendar, contacts and todos. I did my homework and researched all of the products that are available today. The full color and &quot;compactness&quot; of the Casio E-100 is such a life-saver. I knew several people who had the 3COM Palm Pilot - but the green screen with gray type just wasn't friendly on my eyes. The CASIO E-100 gives you the ability to record by voice and drag the file it creates to your regular computer desktop. It synchs perfectly with Outlook 2000 (which I currently use). It also permits the user to choose which items to synch - just in case you do not want to select your entire inbox (especially if you are a mail hog.) It comes with 16MB of memory and is expandable to 32MB in a spare PDA slot. You have the choice of using an &quot;online&quot; keyboard, or you may write &quot;freehand&quot; using the stylus. The writing recognition is very easy to use. After using it for one day, I knew how to write instead of tapping on the &quot;online&quot; keyboard. I would be absolutely lost without my CASIO.
THIS MOUNT WORKS VERY WELL IN MY JEEP WRANGLER. THE WINDSHELD IS FLAT AND COULD BE AN ADVANTAGE. I LIKE THE POWER CORD ATTACHED TO THE MOUNT AS IT ALLOWS QUICK MOUNT DISMOUNT. I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN.
Seagate products have been top grade in my experience. This is no exception.
This is my second Fuji camera and I love it! It takes clear, sharp pictures and is really easy to use. The video feature captures wonderful footage with very little shake and decent audio. For a "point and shoot" camera this is excellent value for the money!
the speakers are a good value for the money at loud volume it gets distorted but you get what you pay for right as long as you don't turn it up real loud it is great
I bought the Sandisk Micro Cruzer initially just for the occasional file transfer between my work computer and my home computer. However, it is so convenient to handle because of its size, speed, and ease of operation that it quickly became my main storage medium. Now I just work off the memory stick, and I occasionally use my harddisks to make a backup of it.I can highly recommend this sleak little USB stick to everyone!
I received the camera two weeks ago and return it two days later. The camera's LCD is not clear at all and cannot view subjects clearly. It is not worth a hessle!
An excellent TV. Great sound and picture. Easy to use remote. No compalaints.
Product was just what I needed, received quickly and works like a charm.
I live in an 1800 SF home and am able to use this downstairs with the router upstairs. It works well, although I have had to turn the power off twice to get the internet to work again. However, for the price, this router serves my needs just fine.
Be careful, these are two very small cans, not the ones you are used to seeing and/or using in the past. Each can had very little content and ran out after three short cleaning applications.
the case is small and stylish and perfectly sized to fit just the camera, which is exactly what I wanted. however, the stitching on the interior looked cheap. and then within a week or two of carrying it around in my purse, the silver coating on the little Canon emblem flaked right off, leaving little bits of metallic paint(?) all over the interior. the only deluxe thing about this is the price.
Unit works great. Love the HotSync feature. One caveat: the letter keyboard selection "ABC" in lower left box may not seem to work--I found if I used the stylus at the bottom of the screen in between the "Contacts" icon and the vertical white line I get a better response. Would highly recommend using the keyboard display to enter data than try to get used to the graffiti script method of writing things in. Otherwise I am thrilled with the unit. For the price and festures it is hard to beat! I love it for storing the large amount of user names and/or passwords for various sites (and it can be password protected as well!). The "contacts" feature also A+.
I purchased these headphones at Wal-Mart about 7 years ago. It took 7 years for them to short out. Wal-Mart no longer sells these headphones, so I was so happy to find them on Amazon (especially after trying out 2 other pairs, both of which were in the $20-$50 range). These headphones are great, especially for the price.
We ordered 2 Garmin Suction Cup Mount New.We got 1 new bar code X000214GVF that is fine but and some other product that had this barcode label pasted on top of a label marked Garmin OEM Suction Cup M (missing letter) 880 c510 c530 c550 c580 New. It was missing a few parts.
I read an overwhelming amount of positive reviews for these headphones, they are almost some sort of cult classic by now, and I would say rightfully so. At $50 the sound is incredible, super detailed, strong bass, and the unit is very comfortable. I would spend $100 on these if Koss kept everything mechanically the same but put a little more high quality materials on these phones. The ear pads are generic foam and the plastic is light and weak feeling. In the end you just need to trust the sound, which is great, and the design is great and personally I love the classic look. overall very satisfied, just wish they would put a little more into the materials.
It's very small and have all the function that i need. It's a recorder, a mp3 player and a usb driver. The only thing is that it can not rechage directly. It uses AAA battery.
Well depending on where your grabbing it can be slow. But if it's got firewire like most Macs it's fast and with just about all computers now having at least USB you can get files from just about anywhere. I have it partitioned half Mac and half PC and at least the Mac reads both so I can easily transport most of what I need for 2 computers and be set to download anything I need from anywhere.
This is the exact same p,Ayer I had in 9th grade (1998). The last time I went to use it, it wouldn't play cd's although the radio still worked. I was very excited to find this and it works great. Plays my cd's and rocks the am/ fm radio.
The camera (Canon S-80) barely fits in the case and there is no room for even an extra storage card, much less a second battery pack or the charger. I ended up using my old Tamrac case that has an extra zippered pouch for accessories. Total waste of $$$.
I like this product alot. It is easy to use, I do not have to worry about drying the CD and scratching it. That is all done by the washer. My only complaint is that the cleaning solution is hard to find. I can find the unit easily enough, but finding the refill for the cleaning solution is like finding Hens teeth!!!@I am going to order direct form the company as a last resort! If you sell the product why don't you sell the refills for the solution!!! Thank you
This device I have been using for a year now and it works very well. Microphone placement is very important so plan this part well to be sure that it picks up the least amount of road noise since it is very sensitive. All features that I use including voice dial and standard calling from recent calls and contact list works well. The only thing I ran into is that contacts that are in your phone from social networks such as linked-in or facebook do not sync to this device so you will need to enter these into your phones contact list if you want them on the device. Other than this, fantastic device, handsfree and worry free calling in California. I should mention that if you have a Dodge Caliber (probably others too), it will require an $80 harness for connection to your speakers due to the way that the radio control handles sound to the speakers so check this first before you buy. This added to the cost but the final product was worth the additional time and money. There probably are better devices out there since this came out and I would check these out first but if the price is right, this gets the job done.
I'm a wildlife artist and always hated the hassle of waiting for film developing (and the expense). I need images quick and a lot of them. The FD83 just fullfulled all my expectations. The limited storage on the floppy is not a problem....I just keep a lot of them handy. I can reel off the images I need, edit them, and store them for future reference.The resolution, while some say is lower quality, seems pretty great as well. I can actually take digital photos of paintings or prints and get immediate good prints to send to perspective clients or even print out on a good photorealistic printer for mini art prints (but be sure it's on good paper and with good ink). While the Fd8s has it limitations (you can do better with twice the money!), it serves every purpose for me.
These radios sound great - they are clear and crisp and the battery life is great. I also like the way the lock feature works and the fact that you can select high/low power at the touch of a button.However, I bought a set of two of these, and at one point or another, both of them have refused to turn off. Turn the knob to the off position, it clicks to off, but the radio stays on. One of them works pretty well, only exhibiting this behavior occasionally, but the other one never turns off. Put the batteries in, it's on until they die (luckily that's a long time with these radios).Secondly, they don't handle cold weather well at all.Try this: Take one snowboarding, but leave it turned off. After about an hour or two of boarding you'll feel a vibration in your pocket. Yes, the thing has turned itself on, kicked itself into vibrate mode and started vibrating. But there's no display on the LCD! It still thinks it's turned off.So Cobra, if you are listening, getting the thing to turn off shouldn't be a big technical challenge for you - engineers have been very successfully designing devices that turn off going all the way back to the invention of the light bulb.
good quality sound, long cords, flexible boom. We use it for skype and it works real good, comfortable fit as well. Would have give a 5th star if it would have an inline volume control in the cord...
Patch cables are a dime dozen. This one came fast. The color makes it identifiable if I have to track it downand the price was right.
Please be aware these units are dicontinued by the factory. Sony is a better choice.
Cord is long enough, and quality is good. However it's a little bit too tight when you stretch it. When I leave my desk, it pulls my headphone off my ear.
Although it's not the fastest writer on the block, it's a solid value at ($) or less. The RW software that comes bundled does not work with Windows 2000, so you'll have to find something else to do RW work. The Nero CD-R software is easy to use, especially for the novice. All in all, a good bargain.
Very simple design, low profile, and effective. Easy to hang. I have purchased 3 of the 28 DVD/Games towers and they suit my needs perfectly.
I have several cd wallets, and although it is the cheapest priced one, it is of the best quality.It is a true bargain!
Great bag...just like my last one; I loved it. Unfortunately, I'm returning it because they advertise that the laptop compartment is 18 x 12.5 x 2. It is on the bottom, but the top is rounded before your square laptop will fit. So you can carry it exposed, or you can order a different brand bag. Don't be fooled by the manufacturer's specs! Really sucks, because it is a great bag...very versatile, lasts forever. I've wheeled my old one through the winter streets of Minneapolis and Chicago on many occasions...it always arrived looking great, always held all my stuff...you couldn't beat it.
I recently moved to WI, way too many new roads and snow storms, so I treated myself with a GPS. The TomTom worked just great for a whole 2 weeks. Wow! Then it started acting funny: doesn't turn on when you press the power button, giving funny direction, doesn't sync with the PC, doesn't recognizes my blue-tooth cell, and worst of all: It lost its satellited connection .After buying the premium coverage from Best Buy, they told me I can get a new one, but of course they didn't have any more of this model only cheaper things without streets names or new models, which are way more expansive.All and all, apparently, after trying the Tom Tom and the Navigon (which didn't work to begin with) I learn that they all suck if you end up buying something cheaper than $600, best bet? Map Quest...
There is a serious problem. DTT2500 don't have DTS decoder.. only Dolby Digital decoder.. So it can be not good to users who want to listen DTS DVD titles. But when I focus on the quality of sound.. it is great.. I connect it to my DVD player.. it shows best quality.. I strongly recommend to you..
I bought this lens and was pretty excited about it, but I've been disappointed. Previous to this I bought the 50mm 1.8 for $70 and that lens completely puts this one to shame. I need a wider angle lens and went for this one, but all too often found myself quite disappointed with the results. Edges of subjects were all messy and just looked terrible, even at higher f stops. I shoot with a 20D.The USM is awesome though and will for sure be an option in whatever lens I choose to buy in place of this one. The focal range of 28-105 was also very nice, but to me the picture quality was not so good.
When setting the alarm clock, the minute hand is the only one that can be used to set it, therefore one must press the button 102020291 times...which can be a bit annoying. The alarm didn't really like to work very often and i got fed up and sent it back because it was that bad. Dont buy this product.
The price was OK, but the quality was bad. After I used it for about 2 weeks, the DVD player's tray wouldn't open anymore.
It's my first Digital camera, and I must say, &quot;It's perfect &amp; worth every penny!&quot;With its 5.1 MP Sony lens, the photo quality is amazing! Crisp, Sharp, Colorful and very detailed.I have to say, it works better than some CANON models! I took a photo of a same stationary subject with both cameras. I found out that the SONY's output was better than the CANON's. So I went for Sony.The camera has various features to enjoy including Video recording and OPTICAL/DIGITAL Zoom.Well done SONY! :)
I thought this camera was great until I started getting the message indicated by several other customers &quot;cleaning head tape required&quot;. Unfortunately, I cannot find this tape anywhere -- including Blacks, Henry's, Future Shop, Radio Shack -- and I was told in one place that the tape is no longer made. I hope this is not the case, but I have not yet been able to find out otherwise. Of course the camera cannot be used while this message continues to exist.
Pretty darn good for $20. Don't expect 5.1 with a big booming bass but lots better than my notebook's tinny speakers.Easy loading from the mini CD.The only problem is that when attempting to switch between headphones and the Tritton by unplugging the tritton the computer doesn't always recognize the difference. I've reloaded the driver several times and that takes care of the trouble.
Rain or extreme heat it works great. I use it for Indoor and outdoor. It works great. I also installed it close to cordless phones and worked great without any data loss.
I was using another similar product on my HP 7550 Photosmart until it became discontinued, I tried other brands and was not satisfied until I found Print Works, which at the time was being sold by a local which stopped selling this photo paper. I contacted the manufacturer, who informed me I could get it from Amazon, and I will keep buying it from them every time I run out of this superb photo paper.Joseph L. AlcoverMiami, FL
Excellent item, excellent phone support. Only negative: manual didn't indicate how to solve the problem of busy signal on phone attached to unit if a remote phone on same line was picked up first. The phone support easily resolved the problem. The answer could have been put in the manual.
Most compact, reliable, good quality tester. Very handy to check batteries before carrying or to put it for charging. Within 2 secs you have the indication of power levels.
I am using this product from over a year now and it's works perfect.Good quality for a great price.Shipping was quite fast.
The PC2700 333 MHz memory is actually PC3200 400MHz. I don't know why MD1024SD1-333 and MD1024SD1-400 are offered as being different when they are both the same item. PC3200 is compatible with PC2700 and PC2100 but differs in that it can run at 400MHz if your computer can operate at that speed. My system uses PC2700 so PC3200 gives me nothing more than 1GB at 333MHz. I would rather have the PC2700 DDR SDRAM but in the end it doesn't really matter. I'm keeping it.
Does what it is advertised to do, checked the cables pins and shows if the correspond with the other sides. I used it to crimp connectors going to a smart box then tested the connection on the other side
This is a great hard drive for the money. It set up flawlessly, is quick and quiet, and has a handy on/off switch. Thanks to another reviewer I was warned about the short cable. I bought a 6' USB extension thru Amazon and I'm happily backing up. There is no backup software included, but I just use it as an extra drive and copy straight from Windows Explorer.
The external hard drive that I purchased some time ago has been working overtime and doing a fine job of keeping my information cached within easy reach. The unit itself has a capacity of 320 gigabytes and is very fast for such a large drive. I have found it best to power up my computer before the external drive because the boot time with the unit activated is prohibitive, sometimes eight to ten minutes. I know that this is because I am using an older model hard drive (about five years now). The only other problem I have experienced is a shutdown situation where the unit will give me a message telling me that the pathway to the information is invalid. It will then exit the hard drive and re-enter after about two minutes with the information named in the invalid message intact and functional. I know that this is also a function of the age of my computer and the speed with which the external hard drive is pulling information. Overall, I am very happy with the external drive and will carry it over to my next computer when it is purchased.
This Great SDHC Card Works Flawlessly With My Great Pocket Camera The Playsport Zx3. Smooth And Fast Transfer Rate Around 25Mb's. I would Recommended This SDHC Card To Anyone!
The product did not arrive in the packaging pictured, but in a cheap cardboard box unlike any other Canon ink I've purchased before. There is no Canon holographic seal on the product. Its all highly irregular when put together.The product comes as 4 individual inkjet cartridges, but the packaging differs slightly from previous Canon cartridges that I have purchased in the past. I have very serious concerns that these are not Canon sourced products.
Hi I'm a total novice with telescopes but bought this as a gift for my 11 year old daughter. It took us a little while to get it together but once together it has been very easy to work and is AMAZING! I don't write many product reviews but wanted to for this telescope because it had the whole family gasping at the moon. (I got the Variable Polarizing Filter with it.)
This item is a must have for anyone who owns a camera. There is no need for worrying about it getting banged up as long as you keep your camera in this really neat carrying case. It really protects your camera from accidental damage. I have one and I love it
I live in an area with a lot of power fluctuations. I needed something like this and it works great. I do think that the operating systems you need for the PC autoshutdown feature (Pre-Vista OS) should be more clear. And, it was kind of a shock to find the software was on a floppy instead of dvd. Been a long time since I have a had a floppy drive. I went to the manufaturers website and found a driver and software that at least shows me that the backup is working properly.
Ordered it on Mar. 4, 2005.This item turns out to be a USB 2.0 Hub from techdepot.com.It's totally wrong! Watch out! Don't place an order on this one.
Spent about 4 months reviewing various cameras. After seeing the action photos and test driving the various Creative Zone modes, I saw for myself how easy it was to jump into the world of dSLR photography. The instruction manual is very basic, but the Canon website has a very good tutorial for those still learning the basics of dSLR.Upsides:Price and performanceBrand name= plethora of lenses and upgrade possibilitiesEase of useDownside:Some don't like the lack of LCD viewer, but it really isn't needed at this level.ManualKit lense-- thus the decision to go with the body only purchase
I have these in two camera enclosures, a point and shoot camera my son uses, and an enclosure for a Nikon D50 that I use. I used to have problems with fogging, especially on the second or third dives of the day, after opening the enclosure to replace the memory card or battery on the boat or on the beach. Frustrating!I had tried using silica gel packs you find in random equipment, but stopped using them when I read somewhere that those packs are a cause of enclosures flooding: the package gets a tiny corner between the gasket and the facing mating surface and your hundreds of dollars of equipment and future photos are toast (soggy toast, I guess). I wouldn't want a "free" silica gel pack to cost me a camera body and lens plus the cost of a rental outfit for the rest of the trip!I have put a small piece of self-adhesive velcro on each of the tubes in the pack, and put the complementary patch of velcro on the back side of each of the enclosures. They are in locations that make it impossible to interfere with the function of the gasket, so there is no risk of flooding. We have not had any problems with fogging since.As for reusability: a careful read of the label shows the ingredients to be "Indicator Silica Gel." Excellent. What device to generate heat exists in nearly every resort/condo/rental apartment that won't melt the plastic of the capsule? Why your coffee maker does the trick! I place the pink capsules on a ceramic plate placed on the warming plate of the coffee maker overnight, and the next morning they are all dark blue again and ready to go!Stay dry out there!
Item received well packaged. Was easy to install, but I am a do it yourselfer.The speaker sounds ok, good mids and highs. As expected not much bass reproduction (What speaker this size does that?), but being used with a sub, so it all works great, music is clear and provides nice ambient sounds to kitchen area. No, this is not an audiophile grade speaker, but audiophiles do not look into &lt;$40 speakers, nor do they do critical listening through in-ceiling speakers / in a kitchen or hall. The concept for anyone with the basic knowledge in electronics and sound i my opinion is clear enogh, it is a dual voice coil speaker to which both audio channels are connected, or as some call it, a single point stereo speaker.
I got used to listening to music on a really good (expensive) pair of Denon headphones at home & got this Sony one just to keep in my office cube - trust me, these are in no way awesome. I find the audio quality to be "okay" & the bass to be just "meh". Most of the sound escapes, thus forcing me to listen to music at lower volume levels so that I don't disturb others around me. But keep in mind that the Sony is only $22 (when I bought them), so I only got what I paid for.
I just bought this model last week. It's my first DVD player and it meets all of my expectations. I am not well versed in describing the technical performance of video/audio equipment, but I can say that it looks and sounds great. This model granted me access to DVD movies at a price I could afford.
After looking at HDMI to HDMI cables for my xbox 360 at Best Buy or any of the big electronic stores and fining the best deal to be around $30. I checed Amazon and fund this cable for $2. I purchased this cable, I figured if it didn't work $2 is not big of lossand if it does work I am saving about $30 so better risk versus reward. I received this cable in a timely manner and this cable is just as good as any of the $30 cables I looked at. I am connected up to a 42" 1080p LCD from my xbox 360 and the picture and audio is great. This cable is an aazing price and may scare some people off but this cable really works and works well.
No reliability. Purchased for vacation. 1st day all electronics shut down and would not come on.Replaced with new one(same model 35M 115MM Zoom Camera). Pictures that DID take were clear. The new camera lasted about 3 months when again electronics went bad. Pictures came out blurred.Very disappointing.
I'm not going to lie: these speakers are among the most expensive computer speakers on the market. If money isn't an issue, however, I would highly recommend them.The bass is tight and controlled, and the highs are clean and crisp. I'm a big classical music fan and when I listen to denseley layered music such as Brahms' Symphonies the inidivdual parts are clearly distinguishable and the sound is rich and full. Also, watching movies on my computer hasn't been the same since I purchased the Companion 3's: they are sublte when they need to be but when the film calls for big sound, they really deliver. I often find myself in movie theaters thinking that my speakers could rival the intensity of the theater's.I have no problem whatsoever with the quality of the sound, but the high price may discourage you. There is simply no need for it to be over $100 more expensive than speaker sets with comparable sound. The price bugs me, but since this is a review of the product itself, I have to give it 5 stars.
The Velbon QB-4W quick released platform is a great product for the price! The product works great, function with easy, and priced right!
I got this for my Nikon 55-200 lens and it's a perfect fit, with just a teeny amount of wiggle room. Length is perfect.Construction is very good (it's Lowepro), and the padding is excellent.The good:- Solid construction.- Perfect for a Nikon 55-200 lens.- Excellent padding.- Double-headed zipper for easy access whether you're left handed or right handed.- Velcro belt strap in the back if you want to wear it on your belt. (I don't use it that way, but I see some people do that so it's an option.)The bad:- None that I can think of.I'm very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend this item.
This is a great product would recommend it to all that own games (xbox 360, ps2 ect.) As well as movies.
I had a pair of senheizer and there's not comparison in the quality of sound. i definitely don't like it.
I bought this for my thermal take armor case. I now have three and it creates a lot of fan power. Love it
I have owned this DVD/CD 5 disc changer for nearly 2 years and used it daily for both DVDs and CDs. No reliability problems with the machine or the remote. It is true that the remote is not very intuitive, and some time needs to be invested in reading the owner's manual. It's also true that automatic disc changing and programming is not speedy. If you master the remote, you rarely have to touch the machine except to change discs, so the &quot;cheap button feel&quot; mentioned in other reviews becomes a non-issue. I disagree with the few reviews that note poor picture quality. I do agree with most of the other reviewers who approve of the picture quality. It's important to understand that the progressive scan won't help the picture quality unless you also invest in a component video output cable, HD-ready TV, and know how to use the remote to set up the progressive scan feature. The price on this unit makes it a very good value.
This is the best HDMI cable for your home theater; the AQ HDMI 3 costs more mainly due to the higher silver content. Use this cable between the TV and the the AV receiver at least. And also between any very new, advanced blu-ray player and high-end AV receiver where HDMI 1.3a is featured...a lot of data at high speed. This cable plus good power filtering will eliminate all digital noise and you can see the difference on the screen. Down-side is cost...it costs as much as some receivers or speakers...but less than the AudioQuest HDMI 3.
My wife and I searched for a long time for a budget all-in-one printer that would scan and print decent photos, to replace the HP printer we already had. We found that most models in our price range looked very fragile and cheaply built, so I suggested keeping our printer and adding a scanner. When I saw the low price of the Canon CanoScan LiDE 25, I thought it was worth a shot.Set-up was fairly simple and the CanoScan is easy to use. There's no need to align the photos against one edge of the screen as the CanoScan automatically finds the borders of the photo document and crops out everything around it. The scan quality is better than I would have expected - maybe even TOO good as I find myself using photoshop sometimes to remove specks of dust and lint from scanned photos.I have found just two minor negatives with the CanoScan LiDE 25. 1) Like a lot of scanners, it has a rather large footprint, so finding space on my desk for it was a bit tricky. 2) It draws power from the USB cable, so it has to be plugged directly into the computer; plugging it into a USB hub doesn't provide it with enough juice. But overall, this scanner was a great find for us and services our occasional scanning needs quite well.
This is a great solution - clean install w/plug in no wires usb transmitter keeps laptop portable. No need to install included software. True plug and play - up and running in minutes from opening box! The transmission really is clean & range is quite good.Don't plan on surfing the web wirelessly though, this thing steps all over your wireless internet connection. You've got enough to stream audio off the net (I can run Rhapsody fine) but for general surfing the pages are noticeable slower.What a bargain at this price!! I guarantee that when this product is gone (and it will be gone - this is a close out of a discontinued product) you will not be able to find anything else like it. Logitech has nothing else like it and everything else is WAY too expensive. I might even buy a couple spares in case something happens to the two (2) i've already purchased! In my opinion, go long on this product NOW.[...]
This mic would probably be great if it worked with all cameras with the accessory shoe (as advertised), but it doesn't. I have the Canon VIXIA HG20 and this mic does not fit in the accessory shoe slot at all, making it useless to me. I'll be returning this and try out the DM-100. Hopefully that will work.
Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX DG IF HSM Aspherical Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR CamerasThe lens arrived well packed, and seems to be all that I want for the wide angle aspect. There is no visible barrel distortion (walls at the edge of the lens are still straight). Contrast is excellent, Lens is easy to focus manually, and autofocus is rapid and accurate. It works well with both the Sony a-100 and my Minolta 35 mm SLR, a feature that is important to me. There is no darkening of the edges of the slide with the 35 mm camera, a feature which is one you want to consider when buying a lens that works well with either digital or film camera/
This is a great radio but not as advertised. The radio on Amazon shows to have TV bands, along with Weather and AM and FM. The same model # on Eton website doesn't show the TV bands. I just received my orange version of the FR300...nice but the TV bands are no longer part of the features.WhatsssssssUpppppppp!
B+W filters are the best! I purchased this filter to use on my Nikon 24mm-120mm and it is a great fit; clear and sharp. No problems!
I ordered this to replace the charge cord for my Nikon Coolpix P100 and it set to work just fine. When searching for the right cord, I looked it up by camera model, and didn't try one that "looked right". Cord worked right out of the package.
This is a review for theOlympus WS-700M Digital Voice Recorder 142625 (Blue)I needed a compact digital recorder for multiple purposes: To record my thoughts while away from my desk, To record myself for later transcription (via DragonSpeak), and to record personal stuff (guitar and ukulele compositions, parties, and my daughter singing). I bought this as a backup to my other Sony PCM-M10 recorder, which is an excellent recorder but I found to be a bit too "large" to conveniently carry around everywhere. I also considered the Sony ICD-PX820 and the Olympus VN 6200pc, but decided to get the Olympus 700M for various reasons I will spell out here.Firstly, this 700M is the "middle" unit of the latest releases (600S, 700M, 710M). All three have built-in memory (2, 4, and 8 GB, respectively), stereo mics and stereo mic inputs, built-in USB port for direct connect to PC, playback speed control. The differences are in the size of the built-in memory/storage and a few other features. I went for the 700M because I wanted the expandability (microSD card slot) but did not want or need the FM tuner in the 710M. It would have been nice to have the directional mic of the 710M, but again I did not need it. It is just slightly larger than the ipod nano, but the sound is just as good (if not better) with the 700M. The only disadvantage I can see with this unit as an mp3 player is that I have yet to figure out how to create separate subfolders in the music folder. Once I figure it out (if at all possible), I'll post an update.It is easy enough to operate. Without any experience with any Olympus recording devices, I found it relatively easy to use out of the box without reading the instructions. The files are labeled by day and time stamps, and the file names are progressive (WS700###). There are 5 folders, labeled Folder A-E.I've plugged this unit into WinXP Pro (32-bit), WinVista, and Win7 and recognized. It is also recoginized by Mac OS X Snow Leopard (I no longer have Tiger, so I can't speak for this OS, but supposedly it is supported). I will bring it to work one day to see if it will work on Linux OS. Stay tuned.It comes with a single rechargeable AAA alkaline battery that recharges by plugging the device to a computer via USB (as long as the USB port provides power out, which some of the older PC's USB ports do not). It can be directly plugged into your Mac or PC (USB Direct) through a USB connector that slides out of the bottom, so no cables are required. It does come with a cable extender to plug it in to a usb port while the recorder is sitting flat on a surface. It also comes with earphones, which is a decent set, but I prefer using my ultimate ears or klipsch headsets.It has a Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA), a "voice activation" feature which sets the audio device to record automatically only when sound is detected at a pre-set level and stop when sound drops below the threshold level. I've tried this, but never really used it too much for dictation purposes. The purpose of this function is to eliminate "dead air" during recordings, conserving memory and shortening file times. I've always just pressed the record button to pause, if needed.It allows for Index Marks, which are digital tags that can be inserted while recording or during playback. It is a useful function, which can be used to skip forward and backward in recordings to pre-selected reference points. This can help with finding specific areas in the recording (such as a particular sound byte).It has a larger backlit LCD screen (compared to previous models). Not having any of the other or older models, I cannot say whether this is a good or bad thing, but I always favor the larger screens to avoid the smaller fonts.The stereo mic inputs allow me to use my stereo Sony mics (I have both the Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone and the Sony ECM-DS30P Electret Condenser Digital Microphone), and I the recording is significantly improved for some cases (recording jam sessions) and not too different for others (dictation). The recording levels can be monitored for both channels on the display. I like that the option is available.The reason I did not pick the Olympus VN 6200pc is because it lacked stereo recording. I wanted the stereo recording capability because I want to be able to use this recorder on impromptu jam sessions (family gatherings, parties, or just at home). I was tempted to get the Sony ICD-PX820 because although the built-in mic is mono, the mic jack can take a stereo mic (which I have) and record in stereo. Also, neither the VN 6200 or the PX820 have an expansion slot (the WS 700M has a microSD slot), and this is a major factor that swayed me because I want the expandability. Because of these reasons (among others I will not elaborate on) I decided to purchase the Olympus WS 700M.Overall, I am truly enjoying this recorder. If I need a higher quality audio recorder, I bring my Sony PCM M10 along. This Olympus WS 700M is a great portable recorder that I can bring every day and everywhere. I highly recommend it. For the extra $$ over the other two units, I think it is worth it. I like the portability, and I've been truly enjoying this gadget. For the price and quality, this unit deserves a five-star rating.************Comparison with other WS series:600S - Base recorder2GB internal memory,mp3 and WMA recording,Comes in metallic silver colorNo memory slot (the 700M and 710M have a microSD card slot, up to 16GB expandable),No Noise cancellation (included in 700M and 710M),No FM tuner (710M only),No USB battery charge function (in 700M and 710M).710M - everything in the 700M plus the following features:8GB internal memory (4GB in 700M)FM TunerDirectional microphoneComes in Metallic black colorFor those who want a more detailed specs layout:-Multi format recording: mp3, WMA, and PCM-Built-in 4GB flash memory and microSD slot-Input level: -70dBv-VCVA (or Variable Control Voice Actuator)-Max Output: 80mW-Speaker: 18 mm round dynamic speaker-Microphone jack: 3.5mm; impedance 2k ohms (mono)-Earphone jack: 3.5mm; impedance 8 ohms (mono)-Power Supply: AAA NiMH rechargeable battery, or AAA alkaline battery-Battery life: Approximately 25h alkaline (not yet tested NiMH)Overall Frequency Response (these are straight from the Olympus site):PCM 44.1kHz/16bit: 40Hz-21kHzMP3 256kbps: 40Hz-20 kHzMP3 128 kbps: 40Hz-17 kHzST XQ mode: 40Hz-19 kHzST HQ mode: 40Hz-16 kHzST SP mode: 40Hz-9 kHzHQ mode: 40Hz-13kHzSP mode: 40Hz-8kHzLP mode: 40Hz-3kHzRECORDING TIMES:PCM 44.1kHz/16bit: Approximately 6 hoursMP3 256kbps: Approximately 34 hoursMP3 128kbps: Approximately 69 hoursST XQ mode: Approximately 67 hoursST HQ mode Approximately 134 hoursST SP mode Approximately 270 hoursHQ mode: Approximately 270 hoursSP mode: Approximately 532 hoursLP mode: Approximately 1058 hours
Usually when you buy a cheap peripheral video card you expect only exceed a little bit the resolution of the onboard video graphics, but in my opinion, this video card is more reliable than the expensive ones.play video games requires more power, more advanced software. but it cost You.
Very well written, complex plot, easy to follow and kept my interest. Learn about the art world and the big dealers involved in it.
When printing, paper feeder feeds 4 or more pages at a time and make the printer to jam every use. I returned it within a week of getting this issue and Amazon.com doesn't refund full either.
I first want to say there is not a problem with this product not reading discs. When the system says &amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;No Disc&amp;amp;amp;amp;quot; it means your batteries are low/dead. It clearly states this in the instruction manual troubleshooting section. When it says &amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;No Disc&amp;amp;amp;amp;quot; and the batteries are low, you can hear that the system doesn't even have enough juice to spin the disc, thus the error message. This happened to me, and I simply recharged my NiMH batteries (sold seperately) and it's good to go. I feel if people acutally read the instructions, this would have a higher rating. It's does go through batteries fairly quick, so pick up rechargeables (6 size C).The sound quality is fine, but nothing spectacular. As I read in another review, it's better than a clock radio but not as good as a small shelf system. This seems to be pretty accurate.For the price, this is a good little boombox, don't let the previoius posts about skipping discs scare you away.
This is an excellent photo printer. I'm a photo enthusiast and I've had photos printed from online shops like Kodakgallery and printed the same photos on this printer for comparison. I can't tell any difference between the photos from the online print shops and the ones from the printer. The only annoying thing about this printer is that the print proportions do not exactly fit 4x6 print proportions. For most people this won't be a problem, but because I very carefully crop my photos so that exactly what I crop is what will print, it's annoying that pieces of the photo get cut off. I get around this by adjusting the length width proportions so that they will fit on the printer page.
This piece of equipment didn't work well with my system, a Windows (ME) PC with Athlon processor. I hoped to use it to transfer files between computers at home and work. It didn't handle 100 Meg Zip disks very well, locking up the system on occasion. I returned it and replaced it with a standard Zip drive, which works fine. Not recommended.
If you don't have much use for a speaker, then pass this up. The speaker itself is okay, though it obviously lacks bass. Support for playlists is deficient; you need to use the included software to create usable playlists. Anything like a .m3u or .pls won't work. The cable is proprietary, and the device is worthless without it. Dealing with Samsung to replace it is very difficult and exasperating (e.g. you need to know the Samsung part number for the cable or you won't get the time of day). You need the cable to charge it, too, so plan on carrying that around with you and possibly losing it.I really wish that I knew before I bought this that it doesn't support ogg vorbis! The retailer's website said it did, but none of Samsung's line sold in the U.S. does. If this is important to you, buy one from the UK. Not much control over the sound, either. You can switch between several (mostly useless) preset "sounds", but it's pretty much just a gimmick. Pretty much useless for viewing pictures or video, and both need to go thru the proprietary software before going on the device.If you don't need the speaker, there are many, many smaller options out there with much more customisable sound, and that don't need special software or cables. Any time I have had use of the speakers has been a situation where a simple pair of powered speakers on an ordinary mp3 player could have done the job better.The speakers work much better if you place an acoustically-reflective surface behind them, such as glass or tile. Still no bass, though.Knowing what I do after nearly a year owning this device, I would not recommend it to anyone.BTW, Samsung tech support is worthless, maddening, and extremely slow. If you aren't tech savvy, avoid this device.
This part was easy to install as a replacement plug on my headphone extension. Easy to understand instructions. Excellent product with very good strain relief.
I agree with others that the older 3030 was much better. I actually like the knobs on the 804 better, but otherwise it is not as good. I had A LOT of trouble with the tilt mechanism - it kind of jerks instead of moving smoothly, so it is very difficult if you are trying to precisely position your focus point. Even with the knob completely loose, it still does not move smoothly.I am modifying my review to increase the star rating from 3 to 4 stars. A comment on my review told me that I could improve the tilt mechanism by using graphite. I tried that and it did improve the tilt a lot. So I like the head better now. I do still think that the older 3030 was somewhat better, but I like the tension spring on the 804 that prevents the lens from pivoting down rapidly, and as I mentioned, I like the 804 knobs better. So I would now recommend the 804.
I am very impressed with quality and workmanship. Souund is phenomenal. I would say there are no weaknesses with this sub.Could not do better for the price I paid on Amazon, $80 shipped.
I bought these from Amazon and after two years of daily use, they're still going strong. They sound great, you won't mistake them for a pair of high dollar Sennheisers, but for gaming and listening to mp3's they do very well with no noticeable distortion. The mic works well too. I've used these for Centra and Adobe Com meetings and heard no complaints. At less than twenty bucks including shipping, they'll be no buyers remorse with these.
Easy to use and works as per the product description. Only complain I have is the volume is lower than the one from CD player.
Only used this for a few weeks now and Imust say it is of very good quality. It is comfortable to wear and has enough space for me. Typically carry 2x flash 2x medium tele prime and Canon 5D with zoom attached. Bunch of batteries, cards and cleaning stuff in the front pocket.One note, the compartimentation is a bit limited and I have ordered additional parts. These are not easy to find and I had to order from UK. Prices were reaseonable.This is a good product, but it bing not too flashy probably more suited for classic photographer with long lasting products in mind
The Targus 15.5" laptop case is a simple but durable case that has held up very over the past two years. I am very rough on my computers (not intentionally) because I travel with them quite a bit and need a case that is going to protect my computer but not be hulking large. This is case that my company issued my with my Lenovo T61 and it has literally been around the world with me. Here are my observations:+ High Quality; the material, zippers, and metal parts are all very good quality and have held up well+ Roomy; lots of space for my laptop, the power supply, mouse, file folders, etc., without being huge and bulky+ Comfortable Shoulder Strap; not over padded, but enough to prevent being sore after running through an airport with it+ Good Looking; black with nickle finish hardwareWhile not the top of the line, this is a very good case for the price!Recommended!CFH
After two months of use, I've decided that I like the Kameleon remote quite well. Some of the reasons why:I like the look and feel. It's ergonomic to hold and light-weight. (5.6 ounces without batteries).I love the bright backlighting. The buttons are easy to see.It's laid out in a way that makes sense. Other people have been able to use it without help (except for what the macros do). It's easy to set up.It doesn't lose the codes when you change the batteries.The remote has lights that activate when it is working. That way I know if I'm pressing the button properly.It's upgradeable by telephone.There is excellent internet support (www.oneforall-int.com/comfiles/index2.html). The "oneforall" web page has a demo that is great. It shows the remote in fantastic detail.I called tech support. Someone answered within a minute or two, had the needed information, and volunteered to email me more information related to my equipment. They were dedicated to ensuring that I could program any function to the Kameleon remote. I had found a code that would operate an old CD player, but I still didn't have all the functions that the original remote had, such as repeating a song or an entire CD. They had codes to program keys to perform the functions that had existed on the original (now lost!) remote. I was stunned.I've used a number of different remotes and this one is my favorite. I think the short battery life is due to two things: the bright backlighting and my own tendency to keep the light activated all the time! The backlighting is too nice, much better than other remotes that I've used, and I don't want to give that up. I use rechargeable batteries. I don't think I've captured how really well that I like this remote. Highly recommended.
This is an excellent DVD player. It plays anything and everything that you want to play.
I just made a 3,000 mile round trip with 4 and 6 year old kids. The TV/VCR not only provided excellent viewing and sound quality it also worked great with the PlaystationII. The only issue was that we could not rewind a video and start a game without blowing the fuse for the power supply in the van. Rewind first and there are no problems. We used the unit from early morning until after dark for 2 days in a row at a time during our adventure and I would never travel again without it.
Brought this memory to upgade an old laptop to run win7/32. The memory works as adverstised, can't go wrong when usng Corsair Memory.
I received this mouse in excellent packing, and shipped quickly. Upon opening the small box I found the cordless mouse with everything I needed except the software to install! Amazon sent me to Logitech and Logitech said it did not need software just plug it in and go! I finally found the DOWNLOADABLE software MYSELF on Logitech's website and got the thing installed by myself.RX600 Cordless Optical MouseI have enoyed the mouse since.
This is a pretty good little unit. We set it up on a Dell 8400 running Windows Media with a 3.2 GHz HT processor using the included software and had it up and running in about 15 minutes. We later encountered problems setting it up on a 4-year-old Dell with a 1 GHz processor.We've printed black and white as well as some color invitations all to our satisfaction as well as have faxed and scanned without problems.The unit is a little noisy and shakes when printing in draft mode; however, it's not much of an issue when using normal settings.Given the price and features I'm satisfied. If you're running an older PC you may encounter the setup issues that others have noted.
I purchased these New back in 2003/2004 from New Egg on closeout from $45, spent a grand total on $20 on them. I initially bought these for to use with my computer Altec Lansing 5.1 system, though more recently like in the past 3 yeas I've been using them on my stereo. While these would not be my first choice of headphones to use on a real stereo (on they have a BS inline amp) but they've done the task with little trouble aside from me having to clean the volume pot from time to time. The sound quality is rather surprising for such low-level headphones Lows, Mids, and Highs are well defined and pleasing. The build quality is superb, the only thing that has broken in the 6/7 years I've owned them is the plastic clip on the back of the inline amp broke off (woopty doo). Though while they have done a nice job on stereo duty, I would strongly recommend looking at something else (Koss, JVC, or Audio-Technica come to mind) if you really want headphone for High Fidelity listening. Though if you need a some low price headphones for a tour of duty in music or gaming on a PC then look no further.
I used a pair of these speakers to set up what I called a "bubba vision" cheap home theater in my family room with an old Sansui receiver, an inexpensive DVD player, and a JVC 27" TV.These worked very well, and were a considerable improvement over the speakers in the TV. However, it wasn't soon before I felt rather dissatisfied with them. Not unhappy, but just aware that I was listening to a very well built but ultimately cheap set of speakers, so I resold them.However, I also own a pair of the AudioSource LS200 speakers. They cost even less than these speakers, and to me have a bigger and warmer sound. I'm still using those and plan to be for quite some time.
I have small to medium-sized ears and all the earbuds I've tried either fell out while jogging or hurt miserably -- or both. But not these: the MDR-J10 stays in place during my workout, so I'm not constantly readjusting them. The sound quality is what you'd expect from $10-20 earphones: not great, but then again... why spend $100 on earphones you'll be throwing into a sweaty gym bag? The biggest downside I've noted thus far: the sticker on the box says "orange" and the photo on Amazon looks orange too -- and I would've been OK with orange. But what I received in the mail is fuchsia and, subsequently, quite hideous. So if you want comfortable, inexpensive headphones to work out in... I recommend these Sony MDR-J10s -- but suggest you instead get them in white or black (also available on Amazon). Unless you actually LIKE fuchsia, in which case you'll love these.
For under $25 you're getting some good headphones. Prior to these I was using a set of headphones I got from JetBlue for $1 that actually held up really well for almost a year. After that, I decided to get a pair that came with a wire longer than 3 ft and actually worked reasonably well. I purchased a pair last year around this time so I wouldn't have to spend $100+ on a "good quality pair". Well, 1 year later they are working the same as I bought them a year ago.Pros:* For a $25 pair of headphones, sound is good! (each ear offers choice of music or movie mode).* Sound canceling is decent.* Overall sound for the price is pretty good.* Comes with a really long cord. Coming from a 3 ft. cord, this is handy when you want to get up and move around (however a trip hazard if you don't contain it!).Cons:* Not very comfortable after 1+ hours of use (ears are fine but head strap gets annoying).* Not breathable at all (start sweating after 10 minutes of use, have to take off for a minute so my ears can dry).* Noisy (of course, I've had these for over a year so that's to be expected). They creek and crack every time I put them on or move them (which ultimately wakes up the wife sleeping nearby).Overall, an excellent value for the money and would recommend for under $25!!!
I use phones for recording, listening to vinyl, itunes, film, everything. I spend at least 4 hours on any given day with a set of headphones on, I've owned AKG K240s, AT M50s, and various Shure in ear models, for comfort and sound the DT770s blow them all out of the water in my book, and this is after only 2 hours of burn in time; I cant wait to hear them when they're actually broken in. To my ear they sound amazing across the whole range, the bass is pristine whether synthesized or old double bass jazz tracks, more low end than any of my previous models, but without sounding tacky or unrefined. Not to be misleading, they do need burn in, the difference from unboxing to just a few hours of playing at a moderate volume makes worlds of difference, especially on the low end, I've heard from some that these can take as much as 500 hours before peak performance, dont know how much truth there is to it, but I'd recommend reserving judgement until they have some hours on em. Highly recommended!
The Asante card is a great addition to my Apple Powerbook Wall Street and my exsisting airport network. I was tired of being the only one in the house that was still plugged into the the wall. It connects to my airport station at home, the linksys hub at work and whatever they have at the local cafe for wireless access. The card is pretty tough and the removable antenna clips on, so its great for when you want to pack the laptop away and dont feel like taking the card out of the laptop. The built in utility even helps to locate the strongest signal and latches onto it and selects automatically selects the signal if you like even if your moving.The card does work with the Airport and Airport Extreme, although you will not be using Apples Airport software you will still connect to the Airport even if its setup as a private network.Take a look at Asante's website for some pictures and information, but when you check the prices Amazon is much better and you cant refuse the free shipping!
HP Officejet All-in-One with fax. Usual HP quality, Vista-compatible. (If you have just a slightly older printer that is not Vista-compatible, I do not think the remedies offered by HP tech support will solve this problem. I spent literally hour after hour with a slightly older HP All-in-One trying to get the scanner to work using HP tech support without fixing the problem. These were problems due to Vista incompatibility that HP could not fix.)This new Officejet 4315 has exceeded my expectations and has worked very well. After a very negative experience with my HP All-in-One C-3180, I took a chance and ordered another HP product stating it was Vista-compatible. My faith in HP printers has been restored! I was almost to the point of buying another brand. Would definitely purchase this item again. Thanks HP for finally getting your act together for Vista compatibility upgrades in your new products!
Kingston DataTraveler II is a great USB drive, the speed with wich this little device reads and writes is awesome, not to mention the Secure DataTraveler software that comes with it, wich let's you assign some of the storage space so it is secured by a password and none of the info stored within that area is reachable from the outside without the password...Overall is an awesome device, and for the price it is targeted makes it better than awesome... The design it's not the best but it looks great nonetheless
The retractable usb plug is sturdy, and works well!
Besides being useful for protection, I found another use for the velcro on the case. I stuck a piece of velcro to my car's dashboard and opened up the flap on the case and stuck it there. Voila! My Garmin now stays put while driving.My only complaint is that sometimes it's difficult to read the screen through the plastic, but I guess that's the price you must pay for having something covering the screen.
Probably the best film I have used in years. I tried the Fuigi Reala film in addition to this in a side by side shoot of street art, but the quality that came out from this film was much better. (I took both rolls to the same lab to be processed at the same time). Works great when rich color is needed or essential to the project.
These things are workhorses, we have a bunch in various offices that I service, and they can take a lot of punishment.
I was veiwing my options for shipping when all of a sudden I was told my order was complete. I did not intend to order this item today. When I finally talked to someone on the phone, I was told that I could not cancel the order. This is very poor customer service.
When I first opened the box on this headset I thought how cheap it felt. But after using it I'm glad it's light. Don't be fooled, the Sennheiser quality is there. I'm totally hooked on this headeset now! I just wish the batteries were cheaper and time will tell how long they really last. Also still not sure why Amazon is selling additional headsets for this setup at a higher price.
It is a very easy product to use. All you have to do is follow the simple directions. So easy a child can do it..
This device is fabulous. The 1st time I tried it I knew where I was going but was curious as to how it would calculate the directions. I strayed a few times and it automatically recalculated new directions. I also like how it will display everything along the road like golf courses and lakes and streams. I love the street names in the directions.
As a PhD student, I spend a lot of time in the library and I need a light computer like this to carry with me while I look through books. This is perfect--since it's barely two pounds, you often forget that it's there. With the LitePad, my (now) hand-written notes, papers, and articles are easily within reach whenever I need them; there's no more wishing I had brought more papers with me from home and the like. My Palm used to fulfill a similar function, but I've stopped carrying it now that I have this. I was especially surprised by how accurate the note-to-text feature is: even though it's not perfect, it's still many times better than what we had before. With my handwriting at least, it has about a 90% accuracy rate (usually the words it misses are words in other languages, etc). This machine has changed my life for the better, and I whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone else in academia.
Why does everyone think this is spyware if it shows annoying pop-up windows, which it does not, then it would be considered adware, not spyware.
Bought this to use in my Dell Axim X5 device, and it works perfectly! The install was very smooth. The configuration utility was simple to master and handled both my 128 bit WEP and my non-standard SSID like a champ.I routinely use it between two different wireless networks and can switch between their configurations with a couple of taps on the Axim's screen. Link and signal quality have been excellent even sitting in my car a couple of hundred feet away from the SMC2655W AP located in my home.The only trouble I've had is with physically inserting the card in the Dell Axim device -- it takes quite a bit of alternating force and finesse to get it started into the CF slot. This thing is just a smidge wider than other CF cards which insert into the device with no resistance.
I have used the 1010 for protecting my work Pentax WP Optio camera. Not much survives year after year carried in saddlebags while grappling with the elements in the back country. It is also handy to THROW in a backpack when traveling "shanks mare". I cut a piece of egg carton style foam to fit inside the 1010 top and all is snug and weather proof. It worked so well that I purchased several more for the trails/wilderness crews to carry cameras. (I did need to file off the carrying strap bolster on the newer model Pentax Optio camera to fit in the box). The investment in the boxes has dramatically prolong the lifespan of digital cameras we use. I also use a 1030 to carry a garmin GPS in similar fashion.
Great reflector. Definitely recommend using sand bags with this product. With the arm fully extended and with the reflector in place it gets a bit dicey and it can easily be knocked over. But, it works just as advertised
I've had this camera for about 3 years. I originally bought one for a friend for Christmas, and I liked it so much, I bought one for myself. This takes good quality pics outdoors in good light. Indoors, don't expect to take a flawless pic...they can be a little grainy. Also, these cameras are basically meant to capture subjects within 6 feet, that way the flash gives off enough light. I find the controls to be very intuitive. I did read the manual, but once you're acquainted with the C613, you can leave them home thanks to the small "i" button, just beneath the "delete" button. Turn the dial on top to select "favorites, video, auto, image stabilizer, close ups, or "SCN" (scene). Just toggle through the different scene presets (beach, snow, close up of flowers etc...). Press the "i" button, and you get a fairly coherent description of what that scene is for, right there on the LCD screen. You can also make a few manual adjustments, which make a huge difference...and since you can take thousands of pics, you can keep on shooting til you get it right. The only downsides for me are (1) the audio quality during video playback is poor (yet my friends is very good), (2) You must reset the date everytime you replace the batteries, and (3) you can't save your own scene settings, so every time you power off and on, you're right back to the default "auto" mode. And although it is easy, navigating the menus to make the adjustments is kinda tedious...but if you just leave the camera on, you can continue to take pics using your own manual settings. I posted some pics on here, have a look.Now, whatever you do, please do NOT pay these ridiculous prices they're asking for this camera. I mean a couple of hundred bucks? That's insane in 2010. It didn't cost that much 3 years ago!n
I'm guessing from the pricing info above that these are no longer manufactured, but QUICK, order one used while you still can, because these cases are GREAT!They protect your Palm Pilot in your bag, without accidentally turning it on (when I used the original flip-cover that my Palm Pilot came with, my battery would always run down because it would switch on when it was in my purse).They're SUPER-easy to put your Palm Pilot in and out of (yes, you will have to remove it from the case to charge it, but that's a piece of cake).Also: They are reversible, so if you are left-handed, you can put your Palm in &quot;backwards&quot; to the way it's &quot;supposed&quot; to go.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
There is a shortage in the cord. If it wasn't for the shortage these would be AWESOME! Can I return for another pair? ?
I have tried many brands of rewritable DVD's; Maxell, in my opinion, out-performs them all and in most cases is the best value.
This is a great TV. Picture is crystal clear. It arrived before the date given. Would absolutely order again. Thanks
This works exactly as advertised. Works great. Stays in the dash charge receptacle with no problems. The tuner works great. It will even over power another FM station so you can use one of your stereo presets if you want to.
I've experienced the data loss problem also as a result of having to perform hard resets. Since, I can't avoid this problem I've purchased a program called BackupBuddy. This program has helped me several times when I was nowhere near my computer for a hotsync. I run this program daily, in many cases it's more up to date than what's on my computer. So whenever my iQue crashes all I have to do is run this program on my PDA and everything is restored from the SD card. It's the best insurance you can buy for this pesky reset problem. Of course, not having the problem would be the best option.
I researched the Canon EOS 450D and the Nikon D80 for quite some time. All the reviews for both cameras were very positive (making it even more difficult to choose.) Finally decided on the Canon because of the updated feature set and the higher resolution. After checking a few stores, I finally was able to put an incoming camera on hold (with a down payment) at my local Circuit City. After three day's of use, I ended up returning it for the Nikon D80; don't get me wrong, the Canon was a lovely camera but for me it came down to the ergonomics and build quality. Before buying the Canon, a photographer friend who uses all Nikon's commented that both cameras are good cameras but the Nikon could be likened to a Mercedes and the Canon a BMW (no offense to BMW's of course). At the time, I had no clue what he meant, but after using the Canon, and previously demoing the Nikon, I knew what he meant. The Canon's hand grip and significantly lighter weight were uncomfortable for me. The included kit lens (although stabilized) also left much to be desired. Although subjective, the build quality, weight, and ergonomics (button placement, feel, and additional external LCD screen) of the Nikon D80 are very pleasing.In the end, I think anyone interested in either camera should do like the reviews say and try them out to see which feels better, something that I wasn't able to do as the newness of the Canon did not lend to the stores wanting to even open a box for me to compare. I think anyone would be happy with either, but for me, I'm very happy that Circuit City's exchange program allowed me to exchange, no regrets with the D80 - I love it!
Recently purchased a heavy duty Manfrotto Flex Arm. I just ordered my second one after realizing how versatile this will be in placing Nikon Speedlights on a photo set. This Flex Arm connects to a standard Manfrotto 3/8s male spigot. The 5001B Nano stand comes with a 3/8's male spigot at the end of it. So I have paired that super light-weight stand with this Flex Arm and now my SB-900's or SB-800's can be placed just about anywhere, and at any angle.Sweet!I also have some Manfrotto clamps that can accept a Flex Arm with a 3/8's spigot adapter. The spigot adapter is sold separately (Grrrrrr.....).You might not need the heavy duty version of this for my application... but I don't mind paying a few bucks more for something as sold as this. I have not attempted to hold a camera body with this yet.... Something to go experiment with in a controlled setting.
Pros:+Very nice sound quality+Good Price+Has not skipped on me yet, even while jogging+Good MP3 Playback+Does this thing where it spins up disc for about 10 seconds and then stops spinning for around 1 minute.+Silent Operation+-good battery life. 15 hours on rechargables included. but the AA case is very bulky and hard to carry.Cons:-could use a radio-no backlight on remote-headphone jack on remote is a bit awkward-Cannot FF MP3's-sound quality/volume is dimished a little throught remoteoverall this is a very good cd/mp3 player. most of the cons are not very inportant to me. if your looking for a player under 100$ then definately get this one
Maxell makes an excellent paper sleeve to protect CDs and DVDs from lying around gathering dust. The paper sleeves are also particularly good when mailing CDs and DVD discs because they protect the disc while reducing the cost of postage. It costs less to mail CD and DVD media in paper sleeves than it does to mail the same CDs and DVDs in slim jewel cases. This savings alone should make these sleeves pay for themselves!The color white is neutral and doesn't distract you from being able to focus on the label or other writing on the CD or DVD. You can also fold down the back flap of the envelope and tape it together so that the disc cannot fall out. This ensures that the CDs and DVDs don't dislodge when they are in transit in the postal system or your car as you take them from one place to another.They are also useful for people who have accumulated so many CDs and DVDs that to store the media even in the slim jewel cases now takes up too much room.My only qualm is that these are made only from paper so the disc is not quite as well protected as it would have been in a plastic slim jewel disc.Overall, these are good quality paper sleeves at the right price. I highly recommend these Maxell CD/DVD paper sleeves for people who want a practical and cost-efficient alternative to jewel cases.
It is very nice to have a battery that I can use several times between charges.
The excellant cooling properties of this product have been covered extensively in other reviews. What I wish to add is that I am astounded by the ergonomic benefits of having your laptop raised up on a pedestal of this type. Who would have thought that by simply raising the machine a couple of inches, angling the keyboard toward you, raising the screen to eye-level and allowing it to be slightly tilted back for optimum viewing could entirely change the look and feel of your computer? It's like I've never really seen it before. I now recall hovering over a completely level dark keyboard while simultaneously hunkering down to see the screen and never being able to find the proper viewing angle. This addition has completely transformed how I use and view my laptop. I also enjoy resting my fingers on the front edge of the platform and having them cooled off by the air flow.
This is my first Palm, so I can't write intelligently about how it stacks up to all the previous models. I can say that I find it easy to use, simple to &quot;sync&quot; with my laptop, and entering data is quick and simple. I typically forget to read the instructions on how to do things, but have been able to figure it out without too much trouble. I won't give it 5 stars because that might indicate that I know what I'm talking about. Also, the color is a bit overrated, but maybe with map software might be more useful than what I currently use my Palm for. All that being said, I'm glad I bought it, and use it daily.
After reading all the reviews on Amazon, I decided to give Klipsch a try and purchased it. I followed the suggestion of some reviewers: extended warranty. I have 4 years of that, and it's made in China. No doubt this system beats my Boston Accoustics 7500G, which I still love and keep.Compare to BA 7500G, Klipsch's satellites have more noise, but it is not noticable unless you get close to them. The subwoofer is what beats off the BA 7500G. It's too strong!! With my Sound Blaster Live!, sometimes I have to turn the subwoofer control on the main satellite to the minimum in order to not disturb my neighbors. Very, very impressive subwoofer power, which is what I'm thirsty for!! The surround volumn of front and back is adjustable and sounds great. When I play ghost recon, if I turn the sound too loud, I am always close to have a heart attack when someone is shooting behind me.Physically the satellites are pretty large compare to many others, but THEY LOOK GOOD. They just look like some high-price, expensive speakers, which they are. The subwoofer is big and heavy, but who cares about the size when it sounds that good?I have listened to many computer speaker systems in stores, including logitech, monsoon, creative labs, altec lansing, harman kardon, and so on. I'll have to say altec lansing simply [stinks]. Noise, and the subwoofer always has bumping sound. Harman Kardon on the other hand is really high quality, but too pricy and not common in store. All other systems are just weak compare to Boston Accoustics, not even mentioning this Klipsch system.But be aware of what the reviewers tell you, this might break. The first system I brought home simply was broken. No power! I brought it back to circuit city and replaced with a new one, which's been working fine so far. However, with my 4 year warranty, I am ready to get it replaced any time if something goes wrong with it.
These are high quality earbuds. They provide loud, clear sound which DOES NOT escape so that others nearby hear your music. I also like that the length of the cord is the same to each earbud. I've purchased some in the past where one side is intentionally shorter than the other.
To the previous reviewer: did you unscrew the ring on the outside of the lens before trying to attach the items?
We bought this for our Series 2 Tivo when the cable installer made off with ours. Arrived in 2 days and powers the Tivo. Does exactly what it's supposed to do.
The battery is quick to charge and lasts days for the 995 I'm using. One draw back though: if you are the kind of amateur like me who takes tons of photos on one trip and forget the camera for half a year, then remember to take the battery out before you store it away! Otherwise as fore-warned in the brochure you'll see you battery aging much faster than it should be. This fact is buried in the camera manual and the battery doesn't come with any manual at all!
The software that automatically installs has an option to remove it. I don't see why this is a big problem with all these reviewers. I've used ScanDisk before and did not really have any problems at all.
AN EXCELLENT BATTERY FOR THE BEST LAPTOPS IN THE WORLD
Much like you are doing now, I read the reviews from owners of the Initial IDM-1731 who were for the most part disappointed with the performance of this portable DVD player and mentioned failures such as freeze-ups, skipping, screens going blank, and even warnings on the felt alignment pads on the body and adjoining lid surfaces going bad, contributing to disks being misread and ultimately scratched. With all the negatives I read, I tried contacting Initial through their website at www.initialdvd.com to ask their tech support team if they had remedied any of the failures their machines seemed to be going through with previous owners who posted these negative reviews. Their reply to me was that they would be glad to answer any questions I had, if I would reply with my machine's model and serial numbers. So in affect what they were saying to me was "but it first, then we'll tell you if we've fixed the flaws in this player or not". I took a chance (I now realize a foolish move) and bought a IDM-1731 at Circuit City and paid for their one-year repair/replacement guarantee. I bought this player in March and am on my third replacement (FOURTH unit). Circuit City now says they no longer carry this model due to the large volume of returns they experienced and advised me that my only recourse is to return the unit to Initial for repair. Initial's warranty on the IDM-1731 being 90 days on parts and one year labor leaves me with the fourth machine experiencing different failures, and having to pay to fix this latest one and no peace of mind I won't be going this route with the machine again in a month. This first machine skipped so bad, you almost had to face away from it in order to keep exhaling breath away from it and making it skip. The second machine froze on any and all disks I attempted to play. The third machine had the receptacle where the AD/DC power supplies plug in short out so that the slightest movement caused the unit to lose contact and stop dead in its' tracks, and this latest hunk of crap is doing the same thing the second unit did and freezes on any disk I attempt to play. AVOID the Initial IDM-1731 AT ALL COSTS!!! As Initial refuses to acknowledge me as an unsatisfied customer now and make any attempt to provide me with a player that works longer than a month, I'm giving this unit to a buddy to use as a boat anchor, going out and buying a Sony or Toshiba, vowing never to purchase anything by this company again, and writing this in hopes of warning anyone interested in reading this review to PASS on Initial's products. They are unequivocally in my opinion junk!
Easy to install. Very user friendly. Kinda noisy when typing. The only issue I had trouble with was re-programming the "f" buttons across the top. It didn't seem to work to change the features of some of them. All else works great.
Excellent addition to your D200 "tool kit". We used it extensively for a studio type shoot in 3 locations and it worked flawlessly for 1,700 exposures. Much better than depending on batteries in this situation
I bot this for my 4th gen ipod classic, but there was no way it was going in, the ipod was just way to thick. So I tried it on my 120 gig ipod classic (6th gen?), and it fit like an OJ glove. I liked the price, too.
To my delight ,the product is much nicer and sturdier than I expected. Several people questioned why I would spend the extra $ when I could find something less expensive. I definetly would promote this bag to anyone considering the purchase. The bag is divided perfectly to fit all the lens and extras.Kris Wheeler
Worked perfectly on my Power Macintosh G3. Adaptor will always be of use to me long after this mouse has bitten the dust. Lot's of bang for my buck.
This 17 inch Mcklein case is just perfect for what I'm using it for. Nice and roomy enough for all the books and magazines I carry to meetings. And it looks very nice and is made well. Just a little stiff upon opening, I suppose that will get better with use. Good price at $128.00.
Save your self the trouble of pluging and unpluging cords for all the different readers. ALL IN ONE, worth every pennie.
I've had this for several weeks now and am generally satisfied. It took a bit of time to find the best placement for the IR Sensor to minimize interference. I've also noticed that the blue led will come on brightly when I first turn on the TV but then fade over about 10 minutes. Whether this represents my Sony Bravia XBR producing less interference or the device adapting I can't say.I would certainly prefer detachable led emitters and would pay more for that. Today I rearranged several of my components and had to remove and then reinstall the emitters rather than just being able to unplug them. I didn't use the self stick tape that was included on the sensors but found some Scotch Removable Foam Mounting Squares (double stick) which work very well 3M/COMMERCIAL TAPE DIV. / Precut foam mounting 1 squares, double-sided, removable, 16 squares/pack / MMM108 / Sold as 1 Pack / Mfr Part # 108. I just cut them to size and attached them below the emitter head. Easy to apply and easy to remove if things need to be changed!Overall I am very satisfied and would give this 5 stars if it had detachable sensors. I like the feedback from the blue led and the device has worked well so far.
This TV is great. Based on the price, I thought it would be down about four notches in quality, but took the chance. The picture is great. I love to watch TV and relax, and made a good choice.
I've had mine since it first came out and I've had absolutely no problems with it at all, and I also have a friend who's had his almost a year and he's satisfied, too. The programs it comes with are easy to use as well. I think the only downside to getting a Dell DJ over an iPod is the fact that there aren't nearly as many accessories--it's kind of sad to see all the things you can get for an iPod when almost none of them fit with a DJ and Dell doesn't really have that many things for you to buy.
I had a pair years ago, sounded great and built like a tank with Birch Plywood, Just got a pair and they are half the speaker they used to be, i.e. they still sound great, but they are built like crap using MDF and glue guns. Save your money and buy a speaker from a company that cares about build quality as much as they do sound. Also, dont buy the excuses that they use high quality MDF and it has tighter tolerances,better resins, blah-blah, crap material is crap material.
These Headphones are over rated. No strong bass response and the right side headphone blew out. I just broke down and bought a $200 set of Bose Beats Headphones, which really put out.
It works better than expected. Higher quality images and easy programing of Hi Definition channels.Recommend it highly!
When I received the items I ordered it was obvious they had been stepped on. Dusty/dirty shoe prints were visible. Both mats were bent, leaving a visible crease. The corners were bent to the point of looking rounded. I cannot use these mats for the reason I purchased them as I will not mount photos in mats that are dirty and bent. Since it cost more for shipping then what I paid for the actual items, it was more cost effective for me to throw them away then ship them back for a refund. What a waste of time and money!
I've had this monitor for four months so far and I'm still happy with the decision I made. For it's price, I really don't think there's a monitor better than this.It works great out of the box, and you don't really need to do anything (w/ Windows XP SP2).I've only ever used the built in speaker once, and I really didn't like them, but I can't really complain for its price and the quality of the monitor.I really am happy with this monitor and would recommend it to anyone looking for a 20" widescreen LCD with a reasonable price tag.
It's everything what I expected. It works with my video camcorders a I can work with IR video. It does what the filter says.
I would agree with the other reviewers that this is a quiet unit. VHS autotracking left a bit to be desired playing back tapes recorded in other VCRs but this is a common problem with most VCRs out there. What I do like about this unit is that it played DVD+R/RW and DVD-R media. I did not have any DVD-RW media to try. My main complaint with this unit is that it does not play VCDs and had trouble reading at least one brand (generic) of CDR media that I have. It did not claim to read VCDs though but my old cheap Apex played VCDs fine. Otherwise, compared to the other offerings of DVD/VCR products, I picked this because it seemed to be the best value of the bunch. I recommended the Toshiba SD-V391 to a friend prior to buying this one for myself. The Toshiba is a cheaper looking and smaller unit but the technical specs are better. I still think the Zenith is a better value but would order the XBV343 instead for a few bucks more. The 343 was out of stock when I ordered the 342. At the time of this writing, both are showing OOS. The 343 appears to be a cosmetic refresh and one previous reviewer (maybe from another site) had both and claims that the specs are equivalent. Another thing to note about the 342 is that it does not come with component cables.
I Love the boom box,I bought for my xm radio.It has a surprising loud,rich sound.Very clear. It came with all the necessary things to use it.I am very,very pleased with my purchase of this product and highly recomend it. Lastly,it had a Great low price too.
Hooking this up for someone as a montior either primary or a secondary clone. I read the manual for the TV and it lists the 1360 x 768 as the "Native PC resolution (and the graphics card is fully capable of displaying that resolution) and detects the TV. However when I switch from 1024 x 768 (which fills the Samsung 32in TV screen to 1360 x 768 I get the black bars on the left & right.NO PROBLEM I THOUGHT> I'll just adjust the screen dimensions (but in PC mode they are locked. So WTH? Why print something as the native resolution for it and have it squished up, Also why lock the picture size option in PC mode?HOPE SOME ONE CHECKS BACK & can tell me what the deal-ee-o is?Do i just have to live with 1024 x 768 (while not the worst... i'd like to compare to a full viewing of the 1360 x 768 if I could.Thank you.
Matches the interior of my H3. Easy to install! Just screw it into the side of your deck, and then mount in place.
HiI ordered this product because I lost the one that came with the camera.While it works well, it is a bit inconvenient. Lots of part.Would I recommend it, absolutely. It works, and that's what I wanted.I hope this helps someone.
WOW,once you figure out the right timing on your microwave for this little gadget you will get perfectly popped corn every time. My husband and I tried it out as soon as it arrived and found 2 minutes the right time on our microwave. Then I brought it into work and scorched one batch until I got the 2 minutes and 20 seconds time down for the work microwave. Where I work, we have people who love the microwave popcorn for a snack during break time. Some of my colleagues complained that the smell of popcorn would drift down the hall and distract them;(the smell is probably created from the chemicals in the prepacked microwave popcorn.) When using this machine with fresh popcorn and a little oil,the smell is hardly noticable and is contained in the kitchen. Plus you can serve the popcorn right in this popper so there is one less dish to clean. If you use a minimal amount or no oil at all, it lower is in calories and healthier than the prepackaged stuff. Needless to say, it is a great hit at work. I'll have to buy another one for home.
This is the cd player that came in the car I just bought. It is pretty bad. It skips at every bump in the road, and it skips forward in the song. So you are listening to your favorite song and then you hit a tiny bump and all the sudden it is two more minutes into the song. The worst is when it skips to the next song. The sound is good when it isn't skipping, or when it is on the radio, (which is why I gave it 2 stars and not 1)
We have enjoyed our new tv for a month now and a great picture.Delivery with Eagle was fine ,we were last delivery of day at 7 PM. Amazon's Post-order price guarantee works.Price dropped within 30 days and Amazon refunded difference when I E-mailed them.Also used Cables Unlimited 6 Ft. HDMI Cable @ $13.49,cheaper than those Monster Cables and picture is fine.Purchase went well and will try Amazon again in the future.
Let me start out by saying I am very impressed with these speakers, they sound much larger then their small size.I recently upgraded my TV to a 52" flat screen and kind of screwed myself for wall space. I already had Cerwin Vega rear surround and center channel all in the VE series so I figured I would try these out for my front channel since the size was right.Crystal clear sound, good highs, mids, and lows. These replaced a pair of KLH 12" 3-ways. The do not have the cabinet size or speaker size to compare to the 12s. I would say these sound like a solid pair of 10s. For movies, games, and TV they are great. They do not have the bass hit need for music. I feel I made a good compromise and would recommend them to anyone who asks.Great speakers, great price, and you have to love Amazon's free shipping.Looks like I am in the market for a sub now. It will be Vega just haven't decided which one yet.
The set I received had some problems. The user convergence of 9 point convergence, could not fix the edge convergence problems. The TV as it was originally received had screen tilt of about 3/4&quot; to the right. The picture size was not adjusted to fit the screen (too big), and when picture was centered according to instruction manual, I noticed uneven presentation between left and right side of the screen.I had service technican come out to fix the above noted problems. Technican found that he had to manually adjust the RGB guns as well as use the service screens(software adjustments were not enough), and even after gun was adjusted, the edge convergence was not very good. The 64 point convergence screen does not allow technican to adjust the bottom and the top row of cross-hairs(very strange). So, after all these adjustments, it looked better, but, still the convergence was not very good at the edges. When each gun displayed the grid separately, some of the gun could not be made to display straight lines on some of the lines, especially the bottom line.I have other issues with this unit such as poor and insufficient manual, RF inputs that forgets channel memory when switching from cable to broadcast, and two RF input requirement of having same type of input (cannot have RF of cable, and regular broadcast), poor PIP adjustments/control etc.But, basically, this unit is going back.I recommend that you stay way from this unit. The factory settings were horribly out of spec. There must be QA problems at Panasonic. My experience with Panasonic has not been that great in recent years.After several purchases of Panasonic, this will be my last.
I ordered this player for a friend, she's a senior and she needed something to play her music on. She thanks me everytime I see her. She loves it, and found it very easy to play.
I spent many years volunteering for a community radio station and, as a result, dealt with large audio files quite a bit. In 2006, when I finally upgraded my computers to motherboards with gigabit PHYs, I wanted to upgrade from my trusty Linksys 10/100 hub ASAP to speed-up transfers. After a fair amount of research, I chose the GS105 based on Netgear's reputation, many positive reviews, the purported ruggedness of the ProSafe series and price (interestingly, this unit is only five dollars cheaper now than when I bought it).I was impressed with the unit from the get-go. It was small, well designed and constructed with excellent fit-and-finish and a heft (for it's size) that reinforced the sense of quality. It's feature list was impressive and probably would have been considered near business-class at the time. Set-up was about as easy as it can be--plug it in and you're up-and-running.It's been connected to a variety of devices over the years (SMC and Netgear routers, Realtek, Marvell, Intel, Nvidia adapters--probably others) and it's had no compatibility issues whatsoever. Speed has always been outstanding, though I only really notice with large transfers. The unit does run warm, but not hot. I believe this is because 1) it's small size gives less area to spread the heat out and, more importantly, 2) the metal housing dissipates heat more efficiently than a plastic housing, which is actually a good thing. After running 24/7 for years, it has proven 100% reliable.I can't speak to the problems others have had with the GS105, a lot can change in 3 years, especially with technology. All I can say is my experience has been nothing but positive. It's a great little switch with a nice set of features. Highly recommended.
I was skeptical about these speakers from the start because of some of the reviews I had read. As it turns out, there are other speakers that look the same (the same graphic as seen here) but are not. These are Pyle Dryver Pro series speakers with real Pyle "drivers". One of the other "knock-offs" is from Pyramid. The ABS case is the same but the drivers are off brand and cheap. Also, the Pyle brand has a sturdy powder coated metal grill with the Pyle logo on the front, the knock-offs have nothing on the grill and it's very flimsy. You put clean power into these little Pyles and they respond very well. For inexpensive, waterproof speakers, I recommend them highly. I'll probably get arrested for disturbing the peace with these bad boys ;).
One can pay as much as one likes for an HDMI cable. I am not so inlcined when the only object is to get the best picuture out of 1080p upconverting DVD player on a 1080p plasma television. I am simply delighted with the result, and am especially delighted that I did not spend the $50 to $100 most retailers ask for a 6 foot HDMI cable.
The drive is quick (the save speed seems to be somewhere between 10 and 15 min per Gb) and the automatic file synching software is easy to set up. I really like the five year guarantee (which reflects -- I hope! -- Seagate's confidence in the product). My only complaint is that it needs to be connected to both of my laptop's USB ports in order to run (which forces me to disconnect my USB mouse and keyboard).
I liked the product, but the product was missed represented by this site. on the site it said it had a remote, and when I received it didn't. I spent the same amount for a remote, as I would of without going on the internet. Amazon did make good on correcting the order, but only after 5 calls, and several wasted calls to the manufacture. This is the 3rd time with amazon something like this has happend, and I know I will not be looking even if I end up with a gift certificate looking at this site for another product from this site as my first choice. Another words I will most likely be looking other places. I don't have the time, and trouble to save just maybe 5% on an item from them.
Doesn't fit the Panasonic HDC-SD1 DV camera. Despite the vendor says. They did accept return but charged me shipping. Get it rigth Panasonic
I tried this mouse to see if I could avoid using my touchpad. Although it installed easily, movement was often jerky and slow. CRITICAL FOR ME: It drained my laptop battery much faster than normal. Also, if your USB port puts the receiver/dongle within sight, the blue light that flickers and flashes with every mouse movement is very distracting. With its batteries installed, this mouse is HEAVY! If total carry-around weight is an issue for you, or if you don't want your laptop battery drained, this isn't the right mouse for your ensemble. I took mine back for a refund.
To begin with let me correct another reviewer that thinks this is a 9 stop ND filter, You sir are mistaken and your review is irrelevant. This is a 0.9 stop ND filter meaning it will only reduce light by 3 stops, wich is not very strong compared to others.If you think that you will be able to use a very slow shutter speed in broad daylight with this filter you are looking at the wrong product, however if you plan on using this at dusk, on a semi-clouded day or a forested area where you will most likely find a waterfall or stream, wich is probably why you are here, then this is the filter for you.It performs exactly as described it reduces light by 3 stops. Another reviewer claims that images look grey and colorless I have yet to see that in any of my images, although when comparing images of with and without it does tend to darken them a tad bit but not really a problem for me.All in all this does the job very well. I also boughtTiffen 58mm Neutral Density 0.6 FilterandTiffen 58mm Neutral Density 0.3 Filterto have the complete set. with all three you can stack them on top of each other for a stronger effect, altough I would be carefull you might get more light reduction but images tend to come out underexposed. So to conclude this filter is worth 5 stars.PS. The one I recieved is lebled as a 0.6 ND filter when in fact it is a 0.9. seems to be a manufacturing mistake, but not really a problem. just putting it out there.
It does everything it's supposed to do but all you'll do is change the batteries. Moreover the battery symbol on the camera goes from &quot;full&quot; to &quot;empty&quot; with no warning. Someone else said it but I'll repeat...a battery HOG.
Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Brown)I received it as a Christmas gift and was very excited to get it. The software downloaded easily. When we first tried downloading music onto it, we had a little bit of trouble, but then it worked when we re-started our computer.
The flash on this camera doesn't go off when it should and even when it does the pictures are dark and blurry. I have a kodak camera with 4MP that is three years old and it takes far better pictures. Don't buy this camera. If you want a kodak upgrade to a better model. This camera is not worth even the cheap price.
The Earphones are really great for the price you paid! I enjoy using them very much.
Not so easy to attach to a Canon Rebel lens. And once it's on, it's very difficult to get off. The material that the is used for the frame of the filter was coming off in small pieces, which gets stuck between the lens and the filter. The case is very nice, however.
Product arrived on time in excellent condition. Item is very useful and works perfectly with the PDA. Would definitely shop this user again.
I installed this in my kitchen, and use it often. While it's not a heavy duty stereo, it does very well to keep my kitchen lively. The features are great, cd, am/fm radio, counter light with adjustable dimmer, etc. It takes up no space, hangs only 3 or four inches from a cabinet, and is easy to install with a screwdriver (easiest if you pre-drill holes into your cabinet) Any one who spends a lot of time in the kitchen, and likes music will love this!
I will wait before paying $375 (as I think my money is previous) for this. I own an iPhone and screen looks exactly like this. It has the harware to do it and an excellent user interface. I would wait till iPhone doubles up as Harmony with not so alpha version like feature. Compaq iPaq had that too.
If you have a Mavica Cd-1000 like i used to I find these discs for saving the images very nice and handy. The problem lies in the fact that they are slow to write in the Mavica CD-1000 that I used to use. You also have to check to see if the cameras you are using is compatible with the computer you have. I used a mac and my Sony Mavica CD-1000 images had to transfered 1st. to a PC then recorded to another CD Rom before I was able to use them on my mac. One on my mac the images worked well in Adobe Photoshop. This transfering process got to be both time consuming and expensive, something not mentioned on the box of my camera. If you use the CD-Mini the same way as a full size cd, in that way they are an excellent product if you don't need the capacity of a full cd-rom. They are also neat looking. I would recommend these for use as a cd for carrying information.
I purchased the Canon 580EX II and found it did all it said it would do. I am extremely happy with it. I recommend it highly.
Exactly what my title says, I followed the instructions to the T and everything came out well. I do recommend that you are a bit handy and have dealt with similar stuff to an ipod because it is a very fragile and meticulous device.
I love this mouse; I'll state out-right that I'm biased. I've had it for about a year now, with semi-constant use. I never have problems with the signal, or the smoothness. This is a great mouse. It's compact, the easy snap thing is very lovely, and the battery life is great.The only reason I'm rebuying it is due to a little accident my laptop had with gravity. Broke the USB plug, and I cried. Yes, I did, tears and all. Anyhow. I went to Best Buy to get a new one, and AHHH! I can't stand it. It moves so clunky and it just... isn't my little 4000.Anyhow. I love this mouse. &lt;3 Easy, lovely, and smooth.
I use this card in my video camera and have had zero issues. Great product, realistic price point. Others have said it, I'll say it again; if you pay more for these kinds of products then you're just paying for a name.
I've owned these for a couple weeks now and used them nearly constantly, both while working, walking, and just for focused listening (no distractions).Directly before buying these I bought ~$650 worth of earphones from BB and listened to them all on various songs, many of the models were in the $120-$150 range [I told BB I was buying with the intention of trying them out and returning them, they were okay with that]. None of them came close to the ER6i's in my opinion. The fullness and clarity of these earphones is simply excellent. I'm also a big fan of the three tip flange design (I didn't expect to like it, but they're very comfortable).Also, kind of minor, but the carrying case is very nice, small, simple, and useful.Couple notes:1: these do go deep into the ear and have less bulk than similar phones to grab, so (a) be sure to grab the actual driver housing and not the cord (b) if you have bigger ear canals (like me :) then the default ear flanges may be so small that you can put the phone so deep into your ear that it's a little difficult to get out. Not a huge issue, just be aware of the fact and try on the other tip sizes (the foam should work for you if nothing else). One reviewer mentioned he broke his, presumably for this reason.2: they *seem* a bit fragile. I've had them a short while, but I'm careful not to accidentally tug on the cords, more so than I have been with past earphones. That's just an impression, I still use them all the time.3: the shirt clip is pretty useless for me. It sits low on the cord, below the point where the cord bifurcates, as such you can't comfortable clip it to your collar (there's too much cord slack following it for that). It's fine if you wear a button up shirt or something similar, but I find it quite useless. That's my one complaint.Anyway, these are great earphones. A huge step up from anything that you'd buy at your typical electronics store. I often turn the bass down when listening (personal taste), but they do not have the ridiculous bass over-representation you see in most mass-oriented earphones [I listen to diverse genres including some bass heavy techno and modern as well as bass-light choral and classical].I've recently ordered the ER-4P's (I was so impressed with etymotic's work on the 6i's that I was willing to invest in the stronger version), so I'll update with a comparison later.But if you want a excellent pair of earphones with great volume and a crisp clarity I highly recommend these. I believe they would especially make an excellent stepping stone for those who want to investigate the finer points of their music collection if they've been listening on cheap pre-packaged "earbuds" or skullcandy earphones (I loved my skull candy earphones when I got them, and they were great for what they were, but the 6i's are on a completely different level; I couldn't go back).One other note: I got mine through Amazon for ~$50, but, again, these hands down outperform the $150 range earphones I listened to. (In particular they far surpass the Klipsch Image S4's I'd been using for a few weeks before hand - I promptly returned the Klipsch S4's after getting the Etymotic 6is.)
I thought this product worked great for the price and it was real easy to set up.
I love everything about this art like key board. No more wires, no more clutters on my desk. And it functions flawless. I didn't even bother to download the software, just take it out of the box, connect the bluetooth to the computer, that's it. I like it and love it!
Have both my flat screens and stereo hooked up to two of these units. I'm surprised how often the yellow light comes on (when the voltage varies more than a few points). I'm not sure it cleans up the picture, but it does give peace of mind that when our voltage varies in our lines, which it does often, the high priced A/V equipment isn't affected. Plus all the outlets in the rear make it very efficient to plug things in. Great deal at under a hundred bucks.
I have had many different people ask me about my "security" system. I bought two of em' and with the blinking light, who's to know that they aren't the real thing. Let's face it, this item will only discourage the opportunists. REAL thieves will get in regardless of the system you have.
It's a great set and we love watching the flower &#34;bloom&#34; in the pot. I would add that the glass pot is very fragile, so handle gently. The tea tastes wonderful.
This is great for the price. It seems to work just as well as my apple cable. Works for charging and data transfer. Only negative I see is the retraclible part seems like it may stop working(hasn't happened yet), but at this price that isn't a factor for me.
i cant explain how cool this camera is, yes sony is more know for cool products, but when it comes to quality of the picture, they lack, like the dsc-t1.....well i can honestly say, sony has finally come through, the pictures look GREAT.....ok, im being realistic, there probably is something out there thats looks a little better picture wise, but, for the human eye to see you will be VERY happy(putting them on a teck bench is overratted), and it is a point and shoot here people, PLUS, most of the other cameras look like crap.....canon's are good picture wise, but besides the elphs though they are ugly.....i like the new pentex coming out, the SV.....but with only 5 mega pixels the sony is a way better item at 7 mega pixels.....ya the pentax has a 5 times optical zoom, but you can always zoom and crop with the sony and get a similar result.....plus, you can get an amazing lense for the sony to make it a 7.8 times optical camera, which is unheard of in small compact point and shoot camera.....bottom line is, the sony is the best looking small camera out there and it takes great pictures with 7 mega pixels.....oh ya, did i mention, easy to use, only an inch thick, a very nice high res 1.8" LCD and tons of toys on it.....all for under $500.....canon's 7 mega pixel? UGLY.....pentax has no 7 megapixel.....and most other cameras are just not that exciting(im talking small point and shoot cameras here people).....the sony P150 takes great pics and looks great.....if i can be of any more help, just ask
Great product and customer service. First unit did not work, so another was sent immediately and it worked like a charm. Would highly recommend this product. We are using it with ATT u-verse.
Works great, I think. Let me explain. When we switched from DSL to cable modem last year, the cable guy said we had to put the cable modem in the basement where the cable comes into the house. Since I don't have catv cable throughout the house, I had to put my wireless router down there as well, and our wireless coverage suffered.So I bought this amplifier and move the cable modem upstairs, no luck. I have numerouse splitters and multiple TVs so I picked one that I knew came off the first splitter and moved it there. Still no luck. After saying a few bad words, I noticed that the cable guy had put something off of the first splitter that I assume is some sort of noise filter to keep return signals from feeding back into the cable modem. (If one of you techies out there is laughing at my ignorance, feel free to chime in.) Anyway, I removed this "thing" that's a couple inches long and Voila!, everything works great. The picture on one of our TVs (a plasma) is noticeably better for certain channels that used to be a little fuzzy, and my cable modem is working a couple splits downstream where I want to put my wireless modem. How much did this amplifier really help? Beats me. Maybe it would have worked "good enough" if I would have just removed the filter. But I'm happy. Maybe this will save someone a bit of frustration.
i bought this lens last year before going to England. I kept it on my xti practically the entire time I was there, except for the architectural shots I took with my 10-22 wide canon lens. This prime lens provided very high quality shots with a beautiful bokeh. For the price, i have no right to give this lens less than a 5 star rating; and for sigma to produce a lens with a nice professional matte feel and size- this one is hard to beat. I'm still startled by the amazing clarity and sharpness in my images- it's better than real life to be honest.
I like this turntable. You can hook it up to your PC easily. I really enjoy this product and I have played records on it every day. I highly recommend those who want an affordable turntable.
Item is exactly what we needed at our office to print customer receipts, easy to set up, quick printing, a little noisy but not terrible
Despite the included instructions claiming that this works for a 2000 Chrysler Voyager minivan, it does not. I have the dash version with two A/C vents above the radio, not 3. And my radio has 2 3/8" taps holding it in on the lower left and upper right corner, not 4 screws at each corner. In my van, the hole was about 3/16 inch too narrow for this kit, and there was simply no way I could get it to work. I'm going to try one of the kits listed for the 2000 Plymouth Voyager next...like the Metra 99-6229.
Last week I bought NETGET MR814 router. I never used LinkSys and DLink routers. I have a desktop with XP and a Laptop with 2000. The installation of MR814 is relatively easy. The installation instructions were clear and a new user shouldn't have any problems in understanding the instructions. I also bought MA401 card for the laptop. I have Comcast Cable Modem for internet connection.As many reviews indicated, you really want to change lots of default settings to setup a secure network. Under the Wireless settings, change SSID, set up the Wireless card Access List, Enable WEP security encryption (and rotate the passphrases). Change the default password (and keep changing it once in a while). Under LANIPSetup, assign static IP addresses to all the PCs and laptops.The only problem I faced with this router is I can't connect to the laptop directly from desktop (and viceversa) unless I disable the software firewall on both the machines. Called Netgear Tech support and they told me to disable the software firewall (I have Zone Alarm installed on once and Black Ice on the other) to connect from one machine is another machine. It is a pain. Once I disabled the firewall, I can share files and printer without any problem.The wireless connection through the PCMCIA card is very good. I get very good (above 90% signal strength) signal all around my home including patio.If your primary objective is to share the internet connection among multiple computers, MR814 is a very good router and you don't have a pay a lot too.
THe product was as advertised and shipped as soon as the order was processed.I am pleased with the service!
For the price, the quality exceeds. The splitters are adapted to a bose computer speaker system. Each splitter allows 2 bose speakers from one outlet. While this no increase the speakers signal power it does create a greater range of sound. You do noy need gold pluds for $50 to get quality sound. Unless you are performing as an artist just buy what does the job well; avoid what simply ensures you paid more for maximum peformance.
Product was well packaged and received on time. It is functional and a good camera accessory for my camera. A recommended purchase.
Perfect addition to my 5D MKII and 30D. I had a Quantaray flash which wasn't too bad, but had some synch issues with my 5D MKII. Now I'm using the Quantaray as a slave.I am an occasional user of flash lights, so I didn't need the full horsepower of its big brother.The ergonomics of the 430EX is very good. The build quality is great. I like the size (it nicely fits in the side pocket of my backpacks. The pouch is good but it's too bad there is no strap to fix it on a belt.I mainly use it outdoor to fill the shadow areas and occasionally for indoor scenes with the Quantaray as a slave. In both environment, it does the job as expected.In short, a must have for serious photographers who do not need the full power of its big brother. Would definitely recommend it.
Great player for a great price. I wish the player identified itself as a drive so I could just drop media onto it like a hard drive rather than use the jukebox software though. Sounds great, holds my whole collection plus a bunch of future music. Can't complain. Sure you can get a small and quicker player for twice the price. I'll just set up the upload of my collection, go to sleep, and in the morning I'll be all done. USB really isn't as slow as the firewire folks want you to think it is. I have firewire and don't find it that impressive. Besides, how often do you plan on uploading your entire 20 gig collection anyhow?
I'm not impressed with the quality of this armband especially for the amount I paid for it. It only comes in gray? Why? The material of the band is very cheap. It does it's job, but ehh, it's certainly not worth the money for the quality you get.
These headphones are perfect for those who, like me, 1) hate in-ear earbuds, 2) want something that will stay in your ear while on the treadmill 3) want excellent sound quality while staying within a budget. The cord is the perfect length, not too long where it catches on everything, but long enough to reach deep in your pockets without tugging the cord. Don't let the pictures fool you, they sit very comfortably in the ears for hours and I think are quite stylish. After going through about 10 other pairs of highly-rated headphones, these beat them all. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
This filter is a "must have" for outdoor/landscape photography. It "warms" the image while taking out the haze of the sky. It saves much Photoshop time.
Read lots of reviews before I decided to purchase this lens. I am happy I chose it. It is a very sharp high quality lens. Fast focus, good build. Nice feel. Most important, excellent sharpness, great look, contrast. I would definately recommend this lens.
Product just as promised, only looks even cooler in person, works great, my son is very happy!
These headphones are a decent wirless solution but are a tale of two realities.Reality 1 - When charged and properly tuned, they sound great; rich bass and full mid range with good highs. Their range is excellent - I have listened to music for 3-4 hours about 100 feet from the base. They are adjustable and accomodate different size heads easily.Reality 2 - The challenge of keeping them tuned and charged is not always easily accomplished. The battery setup and charging arrangement could have been done significantly better. Also unless you want to be adjusting the levels alot you need a fixed level signal. Additionally since the frequency reception is quite contingent upon battery strength, if you don't have the time or means to keep the battery charged to certain levels your performance suffers.Since I am a bit of a techno geek being mindful of charging and frequency adjustment is not a big deal, but others (like my wife) will find it a hassle.
You can only go so wrong with a cheap, dependable switch. No trouble installing it, no troubles since. Gave me a cheap way of expanding my network without having to buy a bigger ($$$) router.
Okay.... so after ordering my Zune a few day's ago, I got really freaked about some of the reviews over this product. It seems like people are having a hard time using it. I got my Zune, opened it, and in 2 hours I had all my songs and pictures that I wanted.A main problem with other people is that they are either technologically challenged, are too old for this new technology, their computer sucks, or simply have no idea what they are doing. I will admit that it took me 2 attempts to get the software started but it only took 5 minutes. Compared to the iPOD, the Zune makes the ipod's screen look like child's play. This screen is HUGE and very clear. The menu is freaking easy to use and the Zune has radio unlike ipod. You can also apply your own pictures as the backgroud unlike ipod. Since it has a rubbery finish... it wont sractch easily, show fingerprints, or smear like the ipod. It might seem like I am bashing the ipod but in reality, i'm just comparing!For the price.... you can't ask for anything better. You really have to compare your marginal benifits with your marginal costs but you will easily see that a 30 gig MP3 anywhere else wont sell for less than $250.After my friends saw my new Zune and all of its features, they were Jelous!! Even though it has a rubbery finsh... it looks VERY sleek with the coal chrome finish on the edges of the screen. You ca also play your pictures in a slideshow as Landscape view and your movies as well. It looks like a mini wide screen!!!!For these reasons, I give this product 5 out of 5...- Easy to use- Looks incredibly nice- Has radio- Plays all your songs, videos, and pictures- Has a HUGE screen- Wont show finger prints or scratches- 30 gig = $140???? uhhhh, BARGIN!!!!!- BETTER THAN IPOD!!!!!!!!!
Let me tell you something. These headphones produce the utmost outstanding audio of any other headphones I've ever had in my entire life. If you're into videogames or movies or music, you better get your hands on one of these!
I installed this unit and it works great.Out of the box I read the easy set-up instructions and connected the router to my cable modem and then into the desktop computer (hard-wired into the router with a cat-5 cable). I had then realized that the internet connection was lost on the desktop computer. I figured that nothing would be that easy although it would have been nice to get going right away. I ended up just having to re-boot the computer a couple of times for Windows ME to recognize the router and then it was smooth sailing. My best buddy put his Linksys Wireless Router on his computer, which runs Win 2000, and that was a flawless setup.A day later the Linksys wireless laptop card came in the mail and it was literally plug-and-play. I believe it had to be rebooted once or maybe twice. No signal loss at all.I have read all the reviews about people having serious troubles. There is a ver 2 of this router which I got and I would assume anyone who bought it from today on would also recieve the same version. Remember, computers are very touchy! They are all set up in many different ways with many different software configurations. If people cannot get these things working then it is probably the computer. If your computer is prone to problems or you have had troubles installing items in the past then don't expect this to be a cakewalk. The tech reps from Linksys are only there to help you set your router up. If there are problems then they will try and determine if their product is defective. If not then it isn't their problem. They are not there to reconfigure Windows or anything else on your computer. That is what Microsoft or the other SOFTWARE manufacturers are for.Yes, this product did install some-what smoothly. Yes, I had relatively little trouble with getting everything to work. However, I am rating this product according to its performance. If I had troubles installing this equipment I would still give it a five-star rating. It is a very solid piece of equipment. There is no signal loss between the Linksys Wireless laptop card and the Linksys router. The speed is fantastic, and I am going to add another desktop computer to see how good the Linksys Wireless PCI card is. Also, remember that it is always good to have the brand of the wireless cards match up with the brand of the wireless router. I realize that they are supposed to work with any router but it's always beneficial to keep the number of brand names down to a minimum.Good Luck!
I think this TV is great. I think the picture is better than my brothers and his is a bigger TV.
I love my webcam it works great and it was easy to install after I got the correct installation stuff because it came with a bad disc for installing but customer service was great and they emailed me information that helped with installing and I was up and running with no problems.
Are you constantly dropping things? Fingers mashed in your car door? Constantly dropping your iPod Shuffle? Do you slip it in your pocket and forget you have your keys and change in there too? Are you a klutz?Well, if you answered yes to any of the questions, then you need to provide an armor barrier around your Shuffle. As any military leader knows, you don't go anywhere without your armor. With Griffin's iVault, that's exactly what iPod Shuffle users will now have for their Shuffle's, armor.Produced out of aluminum, and weighing only 1.5 ounces (empty), iVault provides a secure case for your Shuffle. When you open up your iVault package, you'll find the machined aluminum front and rear shells, a bag of small screws and a USB extension cable. You put the front and rear pieces together around your shuffle, without the USB cap, use four screws on the iVault's back piece and you have now armored up your Shuffle. The iVault is designed so that you have access to the front control wheel, the rear control pad, the USB plug and even an oversized hole on the top for your earphones for a larger sized plug from another company's earphones. The provided USB extension cable, almost 34" long, provides an easy way for you to recharge or update your iPod.Now let's get down to the nitty-gritty about the case... You have to place your iPod Shuffle inside the case and screw it together. The USB plug on the bottom of your iPod will no longer be covered by a cap. The way that you carry it around with you is normally inside your pocket with the earphones plugged in for listening. I've utilized the iVault while running and I encountered no problems at all. Slip it in the pocket of my running shorts and off I went. You have total access to the controls and when it comes time to recharge or sync up your Shuffle, just plug in the extension cable and do so. If you have an issue with the fact that the USB plug is not capped, be inventive. A small piece of electrical tape over the bottom will prevent dirt from working its way in. If you feel the need to be able to open up the case because you want to plug it into your Mac, buy a small jeweler's or eyeglass Phillips screwdriver and carry it around with you.The case is tough and will definitely take a beating. I sat in my garage and continually banged on the case on all sides with a hammer. No dings, dents or bruises. Can you run over your iPod in an iVault with your car? Don't know, I'm not that crazy to find out. Otherwise, the approximately $20 you're going to spend to protect your Shuffle is well worth the outlay of cash. Oh, and before I forget, you get to choose your color- green, silver, blue, purple or red. No boring white or black!Highly recommended.MyMac rating: 4 out of 5
I got this monitor for a steal through a deal website. It does its job well and has a picture crisp enough for me to watch movies and use office software with. One thing I do not like about this is the lack of mobility. It can be positioned up and down, but moving it around is not very easy. It seems to have a very stiff feel and I have not moved it at all since I first purchased. When I first bought this monitor, my vid card was not able to support the resolution this monitor needed. You should make sure you have the one that can support this or you will get a horrible picture. The speakers on this monitor are barely audible but I have no problem with that since I am running a 2.1 system with my PC. Don't expect to hear quality sound with these built-in's.Besides that, this monitor works very well. I've been running it for a few months now and there have been no performance changes. I play games and movies on it from time to time and it still looks great!
This is a very sturdy and solid tripod. People usually compare it to 055XPROB, which is heavier but taller. I am 5'7". I wish 190XPROB was a little bit taller. 055XPROB is about right for me but too tall for my wife. Besides it is one pound heavier, and it is several inches longer when folded. I searched the web for reviews. The consensus is that 055XPROB is good for people over 6'. After having used it for weeks, I agree with that. Though I have to constantly raise the central column to not to bend over, I like the lighter weight and shorter folded length when carrying it outdoor.I also suggest you get this inexpensive bagVidPro TC-27 Padded Tripod Bag carries 27" Long Tripods. It is even padded. The size is just right for 190CPROB. A very good buy.
I'm a big fan of the leather and faux-leather iPod cases, and this looked like a great one to acommonpany the gift of a new 30 gig iPod video. The iPod fits in with no slippage (it won't move around and scratch up the screen), and the small magnet holds the top shut when not in use. My only problem with it is that when you're trying to watch a movie, you have to either hold the top flap behind it with your hand or balance it on top of the headphone jack, otherwise it will try to flap down and cover the screen. Just something to keep in mind.
The disposable AA's that came with it were dead after about 20 shots at highest resolution and the homereplacements were about the same. This camera should be run on three sets of rechargeable 1600 MAH NnMH - one set in the charger, one in the camera and one on standby. I concur with almost all of the other reviews
very overpriced for what it is, but there isn't much choice if you made the mistake of buying the diced foam in the case. buy the case with this divider already in it. the tan color is MUCH better then black where you can't see anything inside the case.
My Palm TX did not fit well inside this case, it rattled around. A LOT! There is no cushion supplied inside the aluminum case. I ended up taping a pice of bubble mailer to the inside of the case to keep my device cushioned and still. This helped a lot. I had the case for a few weeks when I dropped it (while open no less!!). I must admit the Palm T|X survived the fall, I attribute this to the bubble mailer inside the back of the case! However the case itself bit the dust. The cheap plastic strip that slides ito the groove on the Palm device to hold the Palm inside the case, well it broke clean off upon being dropped.Also there are NO speaker holes, if you want to hear alarms you better have the case open. No access for charging while case is closed, no access to SD slot without lifting Palm device from case. All in all a poor case for your T|X or any of the T series Palms.
These speakers are decent. They do not hit the low notes (roughly less than 50hz) which is a let down, considering Cerwin Vega's 12" models can easily accomplish this. But, the notes the 15" woofers can hit are hit hard. The self resetting feature for the woofer is nice so you don't have to worry much about damaging them accidentally. If you are looking for speakers that provide deep bass, keep looking. I would recommend purchasing a sub woofer to compensate for the lack of "not hitting the low low notes."
The Invoca will work 100% as advertised. The problem is that in order to get it working perfectly, I had to use some techniquesI only learned through experimentation. These things are not inthe manual.
What I mean is, we are truly representative of the mac-new-user market. I think there are very few people out there that just chuck windows out the door when they buy a mac. I think, like us, they incorporate the mac into their windows life. That's what we've done.PC user all my life with 3 boys and a wife. We started needing a second computer due to homework, gaming, work, etc. Brother in law talked me into a mac.I was nervous at first but now I have both computers talking to each other over wireless (which is very handy for transferring files like the tons of mp3s I and my boys have for our ipods) and have discovered that there is precious little we can't do on the mac that we can do on our pc. Gaming is one but I plan on installing Boot Camp as soon as I can find a cheap copy of windows. Quicken is the other but it has the same cure as gaming. I don't have experience here but I was at Comp USA and watched a guy demo windows on the imac and it was sweet. He assured me that the mac would run very demanding games like Half Life 2 flawlessly. I've heard this from several people so I'm taking a measured leap of faith here. But it DOES run windows. I saw it and it was great. And fast.We were given a copy of Office for Mac so when you consider what you do MOSTLY on a computer, there is really no big inconveinience at this point. Me MOSTLY surf, email, ebay and do homework.Anyway, the computer itself is really fast, easy, intuitive, fun (yes, FUN) and kinda sexy in a geeky sort of way. It eliminated a huge pile of cables and wires and with the bluetooth mouse/keyboard, it takes up little real estate.It's just cool. And, more importantly, it just works.Highly recommended.UPDATE April 2007Wow. I love this thing. Have installed BOTH Bootcamp and Parallels. Bootcamp for the games - it is now a SWEET gaming machine - and Parallels for easy switching to Quicken, etc. There is now nothing windows can do that my Mac can't do. Love it.I liked the iMac so much that when the opportunity came up at work to get a new notebook, guess what? That's right. I am now a MacBook packin' road warrior. Apple makes a terrific product. You won't be sorry!
These headphones have great sound and are MUCH more comfortable than those with which my ipod came. Phew! My ears thank you!
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Got an old 1GB Jazz drive to work on my MacBook Pro with OS 10.5.7. YOU MUST read ALL documentation though, AND go to their website and read some more. Pretty much you have to run their software first, reboot, then 'disable' their utility program. Very odd. Didn't need a HD 50 pin terminator for the Jazz drive cause it's built in the drive. Seemed to work, good luck!
Well first of all I should say that this camera is perfect for the principiant or &quot;tourist&quot; photographer, that the only thing he want's to do is to capture the moment without controlling it all. The cammera does it all, but when you want to control the exposure or the WB or even the sensitivity you'll have some problems. You can't DO a White Balance, instead you have some Pre asigned items to choose, and you just have 3 different sensitivities to choose. The other problem is that you can't control the focus or the diaphragm or the shutter speed. My mother bought this camera in the US 1 year ago and I've been taking pictures of everything I see in the street. It haves a good image quality (maybe you'll see the lights a lil bit strange when checking your pictures) and even you can shot 166 pics with the worst quality (in an 8 mb card). I discovered that when you connect it to the Videorecorder you can record what you are seeing. So if you have the old &quot;porta pack&quot; equipment you can use it even as a CAMCODER! (forget about the sound). The worst part of the camera is the battery consumption. I got tired of wasting lots of $ buying more and more batteries. It needs 4 AA batteries and if you use the LCD they'll last 15 minutter or something. Maybe you woun't take this to serious when you buy an item. But what I can tell you is that wasting 4$ (here that's what it costs 4 AA batt) for just 15 minutes is not a deal.
I bought this bag for lugging my 15" laptop around at a blogging conference, and I was very pleased with the comfort and space afforded by this bag. I'm a smaller-busted woman, so the single cross-strap worked well for me, unlike a few other reviewers for whom it was less comfortable.The bag sits a little bit off the back (resting more on top of the butt) which is great for ventilation, especially when you've just put a warm laptop in there. The laptop pocket is well-padded and easy to access. I also like the little matching bag that comes for holding your cables.To keep the sleek profile of this bag, there's not a TON of extra storage space. Don't count on carrying binders and big books around. The small pockets on the inside of the main compartment can keep your little stuff organized - pens and business cards, etc. The vertical pocket on the outside is easy to access and has one internal pocket as well as an output hole for headphones. The horizontal pocket on the outside isn't very deep, but it's good for smallish things. The zipper pocket on the strap is ostensibly for a cell phone - but it won't work for a big phone. I have a Blackberry Curve 8320 and it fits in there pretty snugly. With a cover on the Blackberry, I can't zip that pocket. But it's a great little pocket for credit cards, ID, transit passes, etc.The cross strap has lots of room for extension. I tightened it up a lot in the summer, but I have plenty to let out to make it easy to wear over a coat this winter. The padding is comfortable and I think it's easier on my shoulders and back than a traditional messenger bag that pulls all the weight further down.I got a lot of compliments at the conference on the look of this bag - it's a modern and fun take on the old clunky backpack. The chocolate color is a little bit lighter in person than it appears on my computer screen (think milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate), but it still looks great with the blue.
This thumbdrive is perfect for storing important documents. I no longer have to burn my documents on to a DVD or CD. Small and easily portable.
Mine came with a broken case, crack on the front case, since it was under the 70-200L IS lens, i wonder if the lens manage to break the case, i hope nothing got broken with the lens itself.It's a UV filter, what more than be said, it's a standard filter with clear glass that blocks the UV rays, making color more vivid and glare reduced, if you like, theres' UV filters out there that was a warm tone to it too, making outdoor portraits more pleasing, its all about the end results, this one, i bought to protect my lens and since it doesnt affect any of the light or F-stops, it's there all the time for protection of my lenses.Theres' all kinds of filters, ND filters, soft filters, etc. but this is the most basic, first filter that you have to buy before anything else, it's cheap, compared to the other filters and protects your lenses. cant say enough of that and it wont affect the light coming to your lens other than filter UV rays.
I just got this cable to hook my XBox 360 up to my new 47" Vizio LCD. I was a little worried at first that I wasn't getting what I needed, but was right on with it. TheNo HTML, Characters remaining: 400 Dynex DX-XBOX002 HDMI cable is definitely the way to go. It's amazing to see how many places are charging $40 - $50 for the same cable.I got this cable while playing Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City and immediately noticed the difference in the small detail and sound quality. Not sure if I would pay what others are charging for this cable, but for this awesome price YOU CAN'T GO WRONG!
I found the cable at a lower price than many places I Had looked and I was lucky enough to get a longer size for fairly cheap.. Very pleased, arrived fairly quickly...
DO NOT BUY JVC. They have the wost coustomer service ever.They broke my car radio after it needed minor repair. It came back scratched up they broke the usb port & said to bad we didn't do it. They did I only used this radio for about 2 months. It now looks 15 years old.
Best headphones I ever owned for the money! These phones are so monitory. You hear all details across the spectrum very well, also in the bass range right down to the lowest. Music sounds really, really good with great detail. I don't understand the complaints I've seen in reviews about lacking (lower) bass, it's not true at all i.m.h.o. And in case you WANT more bass, just turn up the bass because it handles bass REAL good (and I can tell as a lover of techno music). Then it delivers deep bass on a silver plate. As for treble, the sound is not too bright. They go loud as well, free of distortion I mean, just not super loud. I use a dedicated headphone amplifier by the way and listen to a broad range of music styles. I used the HD201s for over half a year now. But really, they're worth every cent.
This product was exactly as ordered and was a great value. I would order from this seller again
Needed to extend a coax cable for my dad's TV. This connector enabled attaching an extension. Works perfectly and the price was reasonable.
My title says it all. Had an extra XP computer and wanted to set up internet access in our basement family room for occasional use. Nothing fancy or expensive. This fit the bill.
I imagined that the Jensen TV was going to be a great TV in terms of sound and clarity. I know that the features on this flat-screen TV compared to the expensive flat-screen models, yet the price was reasonable. I was very disappointed that the Jensen TV did not work after I hooked it up. I guess the old saying 'you get what you pay for' still applies in this case!Post Script: I emailed Amazon and expressed my concerns. Amazon shipped out a new Jensen set via second day UPS. The second set works as promised.
Takes really nice pictures and easy to use. Easy to use software for uploading the pics too. Great camera for a great price!
While overall this product is acceptable, the 4000 model keys are a bit stiff and the board itself is really big. I still prefer the earlier Microsoft Natural Elite Keyboard, which has a great touch and is smaller, but the 4000 does feature a bunch of handy programmable keys for searching, mail, etc., which the Elite doesn't have. Neither model has USB ports.The 4000 also can't take the abuse of traveling. (It's good to know that the Microsoft warranty is one year.) In contrast, I never had any problem traveling with any of my Elite keyboards; they all met their demise the way a keyboard should, via spilled coffee. :)My advice is to buy an Elite while they are still available.
I purchased this to use with my Canon digital camera (a model known to devour batteries) on a long vacation. Since we are quite active, we needed to have the batteries last all day. This was a definite concern, as my model of digital camera has a reputation for going through batteries in a matter of a couple dozen photos.The batteries and charger never let me down. Each day, I would load the camera and head off to take dozens and dozens of photos--some with flash. No problems. Each night, I would charge the batteries. I'm not sure if that was necessary, but did it as a precaution. We found the charger compact, easy-to-use, and user friendly.Positives: Batteries last a long time - charger has plugs for both car and regular outlet - charger works on AA and AAA - cheaper on Amazon than the cheapie models in Wal-Mart and Target.Negatives: None
The 1400 gives me the prints that I am looking for and is easily calibrated to the color I see on my monitorIt tends to print some what darker than the monitor but knowing that it is easy to compensate for . The colors are true
I purchased the Olympus DW-90 over other digital voice recorders because of its ability to download to a PC via USB cable. The package stated that it was compatible with, among other OS, Windows 98. When I attempted to install the included software, it would not install. Finally, in small print, the manual informed me that the software would not run on an OS that was upgraded from Windows 95. I emailed Olympus tech support and they confirmed that condition and informed me that the package provided that information, so that I could have made an informed purchase. Digging the package out of the trash to return the recorder, I looked it over carefully. No where does it inform the customer of the actual capability of the recorder. Now I question all the claims made for these things, particularly Olympus. The ...(website's)tech specs aren't any better.
I like the BoxWave Styra a lot but after only a couple of weeks use and even less use of the pen the Styra fell apart. Whenever I attempt to use the pen the insert that connects the cap with the barrel of the Styra pulls out of the Styra's barrel.I'll probably glue the insert in with some super glue but I shouldn't have to muck with a product as expensive as the Styra.I wouldn't buy another one.
Laptop is fast, performs beautifuly and has great visual properties. Simple to set up and easy to use.Only negative - Windows did not include a backup copy in case of a problem with software - in fact no OEM software had their original disc in case of a problem.
Even though I was skeptical, I really couldn't resist buying this transmitter for such a great price. And for what I paid, it is a good product, but there are some serious drawbacks that I just can't get passed.First of all, the black plastic label is already coming off after less than a week of use. This is purely a cosmetic problem, so a little glue will fix it pretty quick, but it still makes it look really cheap. But, oh yeah, it is cheap. You also have to turn the volume way up to get any sound--at first we thought it didn't work at all because we couldn't hear anything. So be careful when plugging your headphones back in or turning on your radio or you will get blasted.There are a ton of frequencies to chose from, yet they are very touchy. If it detects any interference, you can forget listening to your music. When it does get a clean band, the sound quality is great, and you can usually flip back and pick up the signal again without too much hassle. It also really hates sitting under power lines.So, overall, if you are going to sit in your driveway, find a clear station and not move, this is the perfect product. If you are actually going to be driving anywhere, I suggest investing the extra $15 on a little better product. It works about the same with either an iPod or an MP3 player.
This is a great digital photo frame for the price. I bought this for my mother and the only drawback is that it doesn't automatically rotate pictures that are taken vertically with the camera, so my mother sits and rotates the frame according to the picture. This is a major drawback and I wouldn't buy another frame that didn't do this.
This product was exactly what our video camcorder needed. It cleaned up nicely and our videos are playing better. The product was delivered in a timely manner. We do not have any complaints.Thank you.
Great product and value for the money!!! I've used this product in over a 2 months and been happy with it. Unfortunately, it died after 4 months with no clue as what might have happened and it woulod cost the same as the price of the product if not more to ship it back for a return or exchange.I guess the lesson here is; "you get what you pay for".(SIGH!!!)
I didnt buy from Amazon seller, I bought slightly used one off ebay for $45 total shipped price. For the money, it beats the heck out of any new cheapo boom box.Sound is very good for anything under $100. Radio works well, easily picks up local stations I listen to. The cd player is bit fragile and mickey mouse as others have stated, but so far it works ok. It detects, reads, and plays the mp3 files from homemade cdrs just fine.The usb cord and software wasnt included with one I purchased so cant comment on that. I use linux so it probably wouldnt work anyway. If I wanted to play music from my computer, I would just patch cord from computer sound card to it anyway rather than usb.Oh people were commenting on the wood speaker cabinets. If you look from back of speaker, its just particle board with some kind of formica. Not real wood though it looks nice. I though it would be remarkable in this day and age to get real wood with low end sound system.So now like most purchases, its just a matter of longevity of the product and for that only time will tell. In conclusion its a good little radio/cd player for what I paid. Even brand new I dont think its worth over $100 any which way you figure it, but then I like lot of value for my money. I think $45 was about right price for it.EDIT: Ok its almost exactly 2 years later. The sound is still great. The radio tuner still works fine. The cd apparatus has gotten to clickity clack for half day at time in off=standby mode, got so annoying I even opened the case to see if I could put an AC toggle switch on front to just cut all power to it when I wasnt using it. Unfortunately they have circuit boards on all four sides on inside of cabinet leaving no extra space for this, so stuck just plugging cord into an a switched outlet. It also no longer does very well with mp3 files burned to cdr. Matter fact it has become useless for that. It will play a straight factory cd if you are patient enough for it to check all the cd trays a few times.Basically a nice FM radio if it didnt clickity clack the cdrom trays continuously when it goes into standby (like most modern electronics, it doesnt ever actually turn off unless unplugged or cord plugged in switched outlet). Probably could disconnect and disable cd player part of it if I knew which cable and for sure that it wouldnt disable the radio also. I'd much rather they had just used a cheapo computer cdrom that plays one cd at time and didnt clickity clack. I've never wanted to play more than one cd at time anyway.2nd EDIT: Not that anybody cares at this point since Amazon hasnt sold this for some time. Imagine anybody that bought one of these has either tossed it or modified it by now. I did finally have to open it up again and start pulling wires. Tried them one by one until I found one for the cdplayer, left it off and taped it. The cdplayer had become totally useless, not able to play a cd, but still wanted to constantly rattle checking things, seemed to check trays at random and more frequently than ever. So now with that disconnected, I have a nice radio. And it is a good radio, that part of it continues to function great, and should last indefinitely. The hassle now is that the stupid case cooling fan runs 24/7. Assume by default since I unhooked the cdplayer. Or maybe it always has and now is just noisier with age? With just radio tuner being used anymore, probably can get away with disconnecting fan too. This stereo is right by my bed so that fan noise makes me unplug the thing except when I want to use it.
i can say this is the lowest price I found for a memory card of this category with a 16 GB I also heard very good comments from other people who have this product i would buy more of these
I have been using Sony TCM-200DV Standard Cassette Voice Recorder for more than 4 years, and it has given me excellent service ever since. I was therefore pleased to order the TCM-210DV model for a gift, thinking it would be an improvement over the one I had.However, I must admit that I was greatly disappointed when I found that the supposedly upgraded model was exactly the same TCM-200DV with an AC adaptor. At first, I thought I was sent the wrong model by mistake so I returned it for a replacement. I later found that it was intentional.Sony is reputed for good products, so I advise the company to keep it that way. It would have been better if the cassette recorder had been advertised as model TCM-200DV plus AC adaptor instead of presenting it as a new model TCM-210DV.I rated the product with 4 stars only, not because of poor performance, but because TCM-200DV is stamped on a product that was advertized as TCM-210DV.
The package arrived. When I opened the package it contained nothing but dried out paper cloths. I found it not useable and certainly felt ripped off.
I'm not sure how people are giving this camera 4 and 5 star reviews but I was sadly disappointed with it.The only reasons I'm giving it the two stars are: 1. The screen size and 2. The price.I own a Samsung TV and DVD player and have found them both to be excellent values for the money so I decided to ignore the negative reviews that I had seen and pick it up anyway.The picture looks great on the LCD screen assuming that you're at a good angle to view it but as soon as you put it on a tv or pc you will see the lack of image quality. The manual was poorly written especially in regard to transferring video via the Firewire/IEEE 1394 connection. The software it came with doesn't suppport the Firewire though it doesn't mention this at all in the camera manual. Also the camera's driver isn't verified for Windows XP. When I hooked it up via the USB the camera was dropped from the device list after about a minute due to driver.After much hassle I returned it to the retailer that I bought it from who was nice enough to waive their 15% restock fee specific to camcorders and similar items so that I may purchase a Sony DCR-HC30 which I am much happier with. The store mananger explained to me that they had complaints from at least 5 other people with the same problem.Some other things to note:The SC-D107 has one of the biggest screens out there but also one of the smallest viewing angles.It has one of the largest optical zooms for the price, which isn't much good if the recording quality is low.Lastly, it has one of the largest digital zooms out there(900x), again useless because anything past about 100x is so grainy that you can't tell what you're looking at (you'll note that Sony doesn't make a camera with greater than 120x digital.)Try to avoid this one if you can afford something better.
Pyramat is a piece of "gaming furniture," built by gamers for gamers. Let's face it-nobody actually sits in a chair and plays video games. They lay on the couch, they sit on the footrest, they lay on the floor...so why not admit that we're all just a bunch of gaming slobs and design furniture for how we play the game!I first met Pyramat at a Digital Life convention in New York City. She was sleek, but a little too garish for my tastes-all bright orange and gray. Fortunately, she had a sister that only wore black. Just my kind of gal! I received my very own Pyramat for my birthday and she's shepherded me through an entire game of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II.Oh Pyramat, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways:1. You're sexy: The Pyramat takes the awkward pyramid-shaped floor mats and turns it into a thing of beauty by putting something useful in the foam piece that acts as the headrest.2. You're a Transformer: The Pyramat is quite talented-she folds up, just like those useless pyramid thingies, which means she's a lot easier to store. Even better, Pyramat has multiple modes: you can lay Pyramat out flat or turn her into a chair.3. You vibrate: It's hard not to love a piece of furniture that vibrates. The Pyramat vibrates when she plays sounds, but it is NOT a rumblepack-enabled device. So don't expect the floor to shake when you play games. It's more like feeling the bass from a speaker.4. You're easy to control: The Pyramat has a little nifty handheld device that allows the person reclining on the Pyramat to easily control the rumbling and the audio. Which is a good thing when you're killing monsters in Baldur's Gate and one of them decides to shriek at the top of its lungs.5. You've got a great voice: When your head is between two speakers, the Pyramat's surround sound is so effective that it freaked me out. We were gaming on Halloween and my wife was greatly amused to see me glance left and right, wondering what the clanging sounds in the distance were. Pyramat, you're such a kidder!6. You're bendy: Pyramat plugs into your TV, so she can be used to just watch TV, videos, or listen to music. Pyramat plugs into anything with an audio output, so that means musical instruments and MP3 players are also fair game.7. You clean up real nice: Pyramat has zippered compartments for all of the foam inserts. If your cat pukes on Pyramat, it's easy to clean and the cushions can be replaced.8. You like to bring a friend: Pyramat connects with other Pyramats for the ultimate multiplayer gaming experience. Although I'm not sure I want to lay next to another guy for that long...9. You give good headphones: You can plug headphones into Pyramat for the ultimate sensory experience without annoying your neighbors with all that noise.10. You're comfortable: Pyramat is no truncated mat. She's roomy enough at 68" long and 20" wide to lay out flat. Heck, forget gaming, you could just take a nap!That said, Pyramat could use a cup holder. I mean, what do you think us gaming slobs are doing down on the floor when we're not gaming? We're drinking of course!But I quibble. Pyramat is a sound investment if you're a serious gamer...or have really gross floors.
Other reviewers have wrote at lenght about the technical aspects of this camera, you should read them. My c-2040 has been wonderfull as well. I like very much the lens wich is very clear, allowing pictures imposible with other cameras. It also has a lot of pro options wich makes it great afterwards. The learning curve is a little bit steep with some of the options, but the manual is very informative (yes , you have to read it) .I was amazed by the fact that this camera use the same interfase of the Olympus E-10 digital SLR, the only difference being the fact that the E-10 puts almost all the controls as buttons (great: you don't have to go in to a menu to change options before a shot).Do buy two 4 reachargeable batteries sets and a fast charger, this puppy eats power like crazy .
I purchased my DCS-5300W in early April and so far I've been quite pleased with it. Be sure to download the latest firmware (1.02) version from D-Link's site. The initial version was a bit buggy causing problems such as the clock losing several minutes per day, and inconsistent results with the ftp feature.A significant change with the new firmware is the removal of the camera pan and tilt feature from all users except the administrator. I thought this was a bug, but after speaking with a knowledgable tech, he informed me that this is one of the new features of the upgrade. I understand the logic behind this decision, but they should have removed the display of the pan and tilt icons for these non-admin userids.I've had much success using the dynamic DNS service from DynDNS.org. I set my D-Link DI-624 router up to use a static IP address for the camera and activated the dynamic dns (DDNS) feature on the router, not the camera. My ISP assigned DHCP IP address has changed several times now, and the router DDNS feature has worked perfectly.My only complaint would be the lack of an optical zoom capability. D-Link added digital zoom with the latest firmware upgrade but as we all know, digital zoom is vastly inferior to optical zoom.
This charger is not made by nintendo but I don't think it's a big deal for us specially that it works just as good as our original one, and for the price I paid I love it even more! It's a lot cheaper and this seller ship fast it came in 2 days. I recomend this product.
My last two smaller Farberware pots barely made it to the one year of use mark. This is a nice pot and makes great coffee but it is not very substantial weight wise so time will tell how it lasts.
I bought this because of the form factor and so that my husband could record something he was studying for. Granted, he is not a puter whiz but he had a hard time getting the record function to work. Usually, I can show him something and it will work fine for him thereafter. He kept coming back asking me whether he was recording or not. Not a good sign. It is pretty cute, but the toggle buttons are very hard to operate, especially for my husband that has larger fingers. Basic tasks like moving thru menus are a little hard to navigate with the tiny toggle. And we often found ourselves entering a function we did not want because of that. The sound is decent and it was easy to setup and transfer files to.
I bought this printer, because I was using a product replacement plan, and it was the only one with a scanner that I could buy without paying out of pocket in addition to the product replacement plan.1. I have spent hours of my Saturday trying to install it...and I am quite computer savy.2. After I finally got it installed the software that it comes with doesn't work. The scanner works, but not through the programs that came with the it....because they don't work.3. The black ink isn't black, it is varying shades of grey. The test page that prints out thick lines of color for each ink color, looks a lot like someone saturated a piece of paper with black water color. It looks very fuzzy. blah..not black. It may work right on HP paper, but who wants to buy a printer that only prints on special paper. I'm very spoiled by Epson ink, which prints awesome on plain paper.4. Paper tray is tiny, and prints load right there on top of the tiny paper tray, and paper sometimes gets caught on the guide as it comes out causing the paper to bend.5. Scan button doesn't work....probably because the software doesn't work.6. Copier does work, but there are only two size choices 100% or fit to page. Similar all in ones have more size options.7. Ink comes in only two tanks. So if you print a lot of one color, you'll need to replace the entire tank.8. My husband says it look cheap. It also feels cheaply made...to light weight. Anything that light can't be high quality.I'm sure I could get a 9 &amp; 10 if I kept this printer, but it's heading back to the store. I'ld rather pay the $19 out of pocket for a better printer.
I find that the sound from the Sennheiser headset is actually worse than from the $25 headsets I can buy at Staples. Moreover, you need to buy an adapter cord to actually plug it into a phone, adding another $20 or so to the cost. The headset cord, plus the adapter cord, makes for a really long cord--too long, actually. When wearing the headset while standing up, the cord almost drags to the floor.I bought this headset because I hoped that it would last longer than the $25 variety. Now I'm not so sure that I want it to.-------------It is now a few weeks later than when I wrote the above review, and I find that the sound quality is really quite poor. In particular, this headset has a terrible microphone. It really distorts voice. If I could, I would lower my review to one star.
The viewer is bigger, but not clear. I'd spend a few extra dollars and get a better one. It's a big improvement over the tiny viewers. You need to purchase the special cutting saw also. It's an odd size. It's really nice not to have to put your face up to the door to see. You can stand back and see who is there. Remember to read the instructions. The viewer shows everything in reverse. It should be installed at the height indicated, otherwise, you will not see everything.
I have no $100 multicoated filters with which to compare this Sunpak Picturesplus filter, but it seems like quality glass to me. It has front threads so another filter can be attached in front of it. The total thickness is 10mm. However, if you want a UV filter for use with film cameras or as a clear protector for digital cameras, then get the SLIK CF-7078 two-pack for only $2 more. The only thing lacking is a carrying case, but the packaging serves as a protective if bulky case.
well, I've been looking for a new pair of earbuds for my Iriver H10 5GB player because I thought I could find something better than what I was using. The H10 comes stock with a pair of Sennheiser MX400's Which sound pretty good but the headphones that I am actually using with my H10 are the Iriver/sennheiser earbuds that came with the IFP-899 1GB flash player that I had from before. I had figured that they were probably the same headphones, but I was wrong. In doing a side by side comparison I found that the ones with the IFP player sounded better than the MX400's i.e. more bass, better snap with the snare drums etc...the old ones have a gold plated L shaped connector and the behind the neck type cord (one cord shorter than the other), and the MX400's have a regular cord and no gold connector. Maybe the MX400's Just need some break-in time??Anyway....onto the MDR-ED21LP's....I was going to buy the MDR-ex71's, but they were getting such poor reviews as far as the durability goes, so I looked into the ED21's. It seemed to me that having a 16mm driver unit (over the 9mm on the EX71's) would be a good thing for deeper bass reproduction, and these little tube things would direct more of the sound into your ears, but I did not find this to be the case. I actually took an idea from another reviewer and took off the rubber things and put "foamies" on them and found that I was able to get better bass response this way. I found the high-midrange to be a little bit lacking in these....powerful snare hits just did not POP quite as hard. I do like the way they fit and they seem to be fairly durable. I listen to a lot of bass heavy rock, so I like a good chunky low end, I also listen to some hip hop and rap so I wanted something that could handle some good low bass drops. I still want something very portable so I am sacrificing the sound of a good pair of studio headphones with large drivers for the portability of earbuds. I know I will never get the bass response I really want out of earbuds but the sonys just don't do as well as the sennheisers I already have. I am a drummer and a bass and guitar player and though I don't consider myself an "audiophile" (this term is used WAY to much and over half of the people who claim to be audiophiles probably could not even hear a 3 or 4 db increase or decrease at 400 hertz)I am pretty picky about sound quality, and this is why I am only giving the sonys 3 stars.it is possible that they just need some more break-in time to get some more bass response out of them, but they still seem to lack a little bit of liveliness in the rest of the range...... still not as bad as the headphones that come with the Creative Zen Micro and Micro Photo's....those things are horrid.... although I don't think there are any headphones under $300 that could make the creative players sound good :)
I knew it was a long shot, but I ordered the lenses in this kit hoping to avoid a DSLR purchase. The result is that if you don't use the flash, you can get decent results with these lenses. However, in a low light setting, the barrel of the lens obstructs the flash resulting in a shadow on the right side of the image.Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase. This is a lot of gear for a small price and the seller was great to work with.
...the job. I mean there's not a whole lot you can say about CD-Rs. They were inexpensive and you can write to the top of them with a CD printable printer...
I gave it four stars mostly due to it's functionality versus the price(~$35 for me, shipped). It's a steal when you consider the prices of the competitors bags, but a few things could be improved upon.1) The tripod straps on the bottom are useless and you'll likely want to cut them off. Sounds a bit harsh but even if you do get your tripod in and strapped down, you'll spend 5-10 minutes trying to get it back out when you get to your destination (at least this was the case for me and I haven't used them since). Could be improved upon greatly, IMO.2) The front webbing is another annoying feature this is pretty much useless. I honestly don't see how it could be used, although Canon thinks it would be good for a sweater or jacket. What?3) The velcro side pockets don't hold very well, so I wouldn't put any nice items in there for fear of losing them somewhere along the way.Those things aside, if you can catch this bag around ~30-40 USD shipped, then it's a pretty good deal, and one that should be hard to pass up.
I picked these up as you couldn't beat the price, and they have a nice set of features. The range is not great, as others have said. The biggest problem I have is that the large orange button in the picture is the power switch. When I throw them in a daypack or travel bag they would often get accidentally turned on. I have to take a battery out to avoid this.However, for limited range use around the house/campsite, they've been really handy. The page feature is nice and the small size makes them easy to carry.
It was easy to setup the system. It works great and it is well built. I use it on Skype and I had perfect comunication. I highly recomend the unit for any body who is using it for web comunications.
When I buy a device that says "HD Compatable" on the front of the box I expect it to work with HD.When you open the box you find out you need an HD adapter sold separately.
In my experience, the problem with Ipaq has been reliability. I bought top-of-the-line at a cost which should have provided me equipment that would work. First the little spring that holds the stylus in place gave out. HP/Compaq did cover this by stretching the warranty, so the only cost to me was the hassle and a couple of replacement styluses at $5 a pop. Then the battery died, after I'd had the unit for about 18 months. What was really distressing was the refusal on the part of the service "support" people to recognize this as any sort of problem -- they were so busy trying to think of creative explanations involving things I might have done wrong that nobody would acknowledge that if customers who buy an Ipaq have to budget $50.00 a year for battery replacement that represents a quality control issue at the old Ipaq factory. Do what my wife did -- order a Dell and include a back-up battery in the package.
I bought this for my Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205 and it works fine~ Will buy more in near future.
Pretty sleek bag. The only thing is I wish it could stand vertically on the floor but other than that its a nice bag.
Just what I needed, ordered, shipped in a timely fashion. My Kudos to them. I would do business with them again.
I do not like to write reviews... but this just sucks... It does not pick up anything... I wasted my money... Please do not waste yours... I did not get the cleansing swipes, but i should have instead because it will not pickup anything... Waste of Money...
Quite simply an excellent low-cost step-down ring. The threads are smooth and fits precisly at both the 62 and 58 mm end. If something negative is to be said then it must be that the eloxation wears off after several on and off mountings, but that's hardly an issue. Delivery was outstanding fast, too. Great bang for the buck!
I do a lot of video editing primarily using Sony Vegas Pro 8. Having a keyboard designed for video editing seemed just the perfect addition. The ability to add on a USB keyboard lite was also interesting for my often darkened video editing room. However, it just hasn't worked out. I've used it for almost two years now. I have three problems. First, the keyboard is attached to a port replicator for a powerful laptop. Every time the laptop is docked, I have to unplug the USB cable to the keyboard and plug it in again before it is recognized by Windows Vista. Annoying. I talked extensively with Bella's tech support about this problem, but they could never solve it. Second, the keyboard quality must be really cheap. I can't have confidence in touch typing as letters get missed all the time. I have to type slowly and carefully, paying close attention to my typing particularly when entering passwords (blind typing). Also annoying. Third, I find that I don't use the shuttle capabilities as much as I thought I would. So, in essence, I paid too much for an unreliable and annoying keyboard. I think I'll go back to a Logitech keyboard. That said, that keyboard light is pretty cool...
Received the very next day! Best price I found on internet or in stores.
This is by far the best cleaner I have found for electronics. I use it most often on my laptop as this is one of the few products in this class that is safe on LCD screens.I highly recommend this to everyone. Cleans not only the screen of your laptop or flat-screen monitor, but is safe and effective in cleaning the case and keyboard of your desktop/laptop, and works great on your television and audio components.Many people don't realize this, but static around your electronics often causes strange problems with their operation. These wipes are also anti-static, which can help reduce some of these problems.Get some of these and keep them handy; they're terrific.
This laptop 'bag' is possibly the nicest backpack, messenger bag, briefcase, carrying satchel I've ever seen, and is certainly the finest I've owned. My friend had a green one (not offered by Amazon presently), but the blue one I got is terrific. The feel of the materials is solid, the compartments are well thought out and the flexibility is unparalleled. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a solid flexible bag.
Dependable people (even if they are my friends and relatives) say they've been very pleased with their iPods. Quite a few _Shuffle_ owners I've talked with, on the other hand, have been less satisfied.In my opinion, the design is aesthetically and functionally elegant, I love the size of the thing, and it sounds terrific. It plays .aa files from Audible--but won't navigate them by sections the way "real" iPods can. And right out of the box, mine played a single song and then stuck. It wouldn't advance to other tunes I'd Autofilled. It would only repeat the first one.The local Apple Store managed to get it to work--for a while. I took it back when it messed up again, and I've seldom used it since I got it back.Even when it was working right, I found this model to be an exception to the streamlined ergonomics of other Apple and Mac products. When I first saw it, it looked easy to use, and I could feel the detents when I pressed the center button or any of the four positions on the ring. That's why it surprised me when operating it proved tricky. Maybe the button functions, especially advance and fast-forward, wouldn't seem uncertain if they'd worked correctly from the git-go."Gave it to my mother-in-law" might be a new way to give a product a low rating. That's what I did, but she kept it just a couple of months and never tried it. I took it back. At that time, it would still play, but I set it aside until today. I just loaded three Audible.com files for a long bicycle ride, thinking it wouldn't matter if I couldn't advance from one book to the next.When I was a teenager, I soldered together a "hi-fi" amplifier from a Heathkit and built myself a speaker enclosure. I've built a few computers recently, and I used to work on my airplane engine--and lived to tell it. Yeah, I'm trying to imply that I'm a reasonably competent gadgeteer. I'm pretty sure my iPod shuffle problems aren't my own fault. It won't play at all now, and the battery definitely _is_ charged and the books are loaded.The Shuffle has been the least satisfactory of four MP3 players I've owned. Maybe I got a lemon. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Nano, but for today's ride, I'll load my books into my Rio Cali.
The battery arrived very quickly after ordering and was relatively easy to replace after the UPS was disconnected from all it's wiring. The replacement battery has been working flawlessly to date. The additional thing that I appreciate is that a pre-paid UPS shipping label was included so that I could return the old battery to be disposed of properly.
Getting the flash off camera is critical in advanced photography. When doing event photography however, you are mostly unable to setup lightstands and speedlights. The next best thing, other than a VAL (Voice Activated Lightstatnd- otherwise known as an assistant), is a bracket. As with everything in photography, it becomes a question of compromise (size versus functionality for example).The CB Junior is an example of top quality production and materials and made in the USA. The material is solid aluminum, providing a very rugged product at reduced weight. The attachment screws are also top quality and precision made, locking tightly into both myNikon D300S 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)and theNikon MB-D10 Multi Power Battery Pack for Nikon D300 & D700 Digital SLR Cameras - Retail Packaging. The foam cover for the handle has taken a ton of abuse during my use and shows no signs of wear. The pivot for the flash is spring loaded unlike many other brackets (even at this price) that just fold over and are unsteady. However, the pivot arm does not lock into place- a relatively minor inconvenience.Before purchasing the CB Junior, I did a lot of research. I even seriously considered theCustom Brackets Digital PRO M Rotating Camera Bracket for Digital & 35mm Film Cameras.and similiar products. For me, it was a compromise between functionality and ease of use when used in event photography. The CB Junior design is sleek in that I can still pack it in a camera bag such as theLowepro Stealth Reporter D650 AW Camera Bagor even attach it to (hang it) from my much smallerDomke 700-02A F-2 Bag (Brown Waxwear Finish)while still getting the same functionality as much larger, heavier, and expensive brackets. The CB junior is designed so that I can easily mount the Nikon D300s w/ battery pack with no worries. The handle is offset, allowing me to shoot vertically with no issues and provides amble room for your hand during horizontal shooting. The kickstand on the CB Junior is a fantastic addition, providing greater stability when the camera is not in use.For those who frequently attach / unattach to tripod or monopd, have no fear. You are able to securely attach your plate to the bottom of the BB Junior, saving you a lot of time. In my case, I attach aGiottos MH642C Spare Plate for MH652or similiar to allow quick transitions.I recommend you purchase the "kit," which provides the anti-twist plates. It really does make a difference.
I can't say much about this product. It does what it should and shipped out fast. It worked I needed this to put video onto my Sony Bravia. It was simple to install.
I had the Saitek force, but that joystick has a lot of troubles with the deadzone. Now they release a new driver, but what they did was just to let you to create a bid dead zone and I think this is not a real and nice solution. Then I bought the Logitech 3D and now I am very ..very happy. It is very precise and very comfortable, fit very well in my hand and looks great.Yea...I know..is not force feedback...however in my case I prefers precision instead of force feedback.I would like to tell you more about this nice joystick ..but my English is not too good.
We bought this because it was on sale with the purchase of a printer. I am amazed at the clear photos. Almost never come out fuzzy. Also the photos have very good coloring even in auto. Very good camera for taking landscapes picts. And uploading to the computer is a snap.But not wonderful at taking close ups.The worst flaw would have to be the pause you get when you take a picture. Even though its just a few seconds you may miss the target. But every thing else is great! I think its Good Buy
Sound which really did pleasantly surprise and impress me particularly for the price I paid. Definitely a great value, and produces top notch volume and quality. Wired remote and headphone jack a plus. A winner.
This is a outstanding little Radio/tape player with terrific reception.Strongly recommend...!!!
I thought this would fit my 5555 Ipaq but doesn't. I was mislead by the description. Haven't used it
This webcam is really great and easy to use. The only issue I have with it is that it does not clip onto my computer very well. It takes a bit of adjusting to get it where I need it without it sliding down or falling off. But once it is in place it works really well.
Tool for any hobbyist, saves the wrestle over holding the parts, of course additional accessories needed.
These ear buds have been my faithful companions for several years now. They both fit well and feel well. Not only does the bud stay in my ear just the way it should, but the rubber ends are very comfortable. The sound quality is far and away the best I have ever experienced with an ear bud. In fact, it rivals the quality of many over-ear headphones.There are two problems with these ear buds that can arise if you are not careful/experienced with them. The first is that they block out sound very well, and you will notice your own breathing, the sound of your teeth clicking together, and other such bodily functions. I found that I simply didn't even notice this after wearing them for a few days. The second problem is durability. The cord jacket is VERY soft and WILL tear if you are not careful. On the package, Sony advises that you wrap the cord around the plastic housing when you are listening to the ear buds. DO NOT DO THIS! It will cut into the jacket and ruin your headphones. Instead, just put the housing in your pocket. You must also protect the cord. I do this by wearing the headphones like a necklace under my shirt when I'm not listening to them. The plastic housing keeps them from coming off, and wearing them keeps the cord from tangling and kinking up. Also, wearing it like a necklace means you never have to deal with unraveling the cord, possibly the most annoying aspect of using ear buds.Overall, I would highly recommend these ear buds if you enjoy a perfect fit and superior sound quality.
No matter where you go you can buy HDMI cables for some hideous prices. I read by a reviewer that the need for expensive HDMI cables is unnecessary. These jewels prove it. At a cost less than $10 you get exactly what you need to run your dhgh def products. This one is among three others and although their cost exceeds this one they are not any better. Bottom line: why spend more when you do not have to to get superior HD receipt.
I've had the Nuvi 360 since november of last year and I am really happy with it. Although I have not used other gps units I was drawn to this one by both the really outstanding reviews, and amazon's price (all department stores were selling this with a $100 markup over amazon at the time, Ridiculous!) First, what I liked: size, it is no bigger than a deck of cards; I can easily carry it in the pocket of my jacket when I leave the car in sketchier looking neighborhoods. The interface is easy to understand and navigate, and the verbal instructions are usually easy to comprehend. The maps I think are great, it has only led me astray once in over 3 months in Los Angeles! The bluetooth capability I only used a couple of times (my cell didnt have this capability but my friend's did) and it worked well. I liked the idea of being able to dial places such as movie theaters, restaurants directly through this unit. Why not 5 stars, I'm picky, and it did have a few cons. During bright mornings it is difficult to see the map on the screen so if you are visual this might be annoying, however as long as one pays attention to the audio directions this is not too bad. Also what others are saying about the low volume is true. If you find yourself on the freeway in an old uninsulated vehicle it is difficult to hear. I got around this by connecting a stereo cable from the unit's output into the input on my car deck. This served a dual purpose, one I can hear directions through my car's speakers and two, I can also listen to the mp3's at the same time. The internal speaker works well for city driving and audio books at home. My last gripe with this unit is that once I input an address the only way to get back to the main menu is by hitting the back button until I am back to the main menu (which you have to do about a half dozen times). Does anyone know if there's another way around this? I must have skipped over this on the user's manual.
I am very well pleased with my new power adapter for my Powerbook by Apple! Thank you. I value your business.
If you are specifically looking for Cables to Go brand cat 6 cables, look elsewhere. The cables I received from Marginmart are definitely not C2G, but they are cat 6. Therefore, although disappointed (with Amazon especially for letting this happen repeatedly), I won't be sending them back because after all they are just cables and they are getting the job done. Plus they were only like $4 dollars a piece which is why I give them 2 stars.
The Bogen-Manfrotto tripod head range is so broad that it's hard to find the right product for one's needs. This ball head is very well made with a smooth action and very strong clamping action. The independent pan lock (with degree scale) addresses one of my main concerns about ball heads; that they go all "floppy" upon release, requiring re-leveling of the camera even when only a simple pan is desired. Speaking of leveling, I was disappointed to find that this head does NOT include bubble levels -- only the 468MGRC4 (note final digit) has this feature. This version does, however, have a sliding dovetail plate with ~1/2" of play that allows you to balance the camera when using a telephoto lens with its own tripod mount. However, I believe the 468MGRC4' bubble level is a more useful feature.
I just got the player a few days ago, and I have to say it's fantastic. I was thinking about getting the other Intel player--the one with 128MB built in, but I think that the PAP is better. It comes with 64MB of installed memory (enough for about an hour of music (it's really like 61MB of free space b/c of resident software that takes up space)), and has room for an MMC card (up to another 64 MB). It is about 2/3 the size of the Pocket concert.It is extremely light, and comes with a belt clip that is pretty sturdy. Also, the USB connection is very fast--I'd say that songs on average take 20-30 seconds to upload.The volume is more than adequate--and the earbud headphones sound great. There is also an equalizer that allows you to up the bass and treble levels.Couple of negatives: Cannot transfer songs from the player back to the computer. Song names don't appear on the player. The faceplates are quite ugly (unless you're a 13 year old girl), so I don't use any faceplates. But the faceplate cover seems a little flimsy--like it would be easy to pop off. That hasn't happened yet, but I just sometimes wonder...Also, given that Intel just announced that they're no longer going to sell their consumer electronics, I'm wary of future customer support. But based on my experience over the past few days, I highly recommend this player, and think it is great for anyone looking for a small, portable MP3 player.
: ) I bought this system for around $300.00 (shipping included) could not be happier! The best thing i ever purchased, better than ny new car. Logitech is one of my favorite manufacturers of electronics, i have their wireless keyboard and optical mouse now the great sound system. YOU CANT EVEN CALL THEM COMPUTER SPEAKERS.. they are MORE THAN THAT!! A Home theater! for your computer.. they are well worth the price i paid and more. for this price you can buy multiple of these systems to equal one tiny bose system. Hook these up to your computer, game system , and tv/dvd player. the inputs on the controller are teriffic! THIS THING IS HUGE!!!! it is much larger then it appears on screen. you need more than one person to carry it in, a forklift, or a hand truck. everything comes packaged in an enormous box filled with 100's of plastic baggies. everything is indavidually wrapped and secured. I ordered my from amazon NEW because it was the best deal i found around. even on ebay they wanted an outrageous amount for a used system. THIS IS A GREAT DEAL BUY FROM AMAZON.com . it took 1 day from when i ordered it to get to my house in NY!!! amazed! A good SOUNDCARD to go with this system is the Creative soundblaster audigy2 ZS or platium.THE BASS Shakes the pictures of the wall in my 10' x 12' room, i just smile as it vibrates through my brainYOU WONT REGRET IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sound quality is very good for small speakers. At high volume the sound can fill a living room and without too much loss of quality. I particularly like its portability and ability to be battery powered. I take it to every room in the house and on all my trips. The battery life seems longer than the previous model. The Amazon price was very competitive.It is not a substitue for my stereo sysytem but serves the functions I described above very well.
This antenna was readily available, and affordable, and it brings in the network stations very well. I was surprised at its performance considering the price. The two types of antenna and the balancing switch make the picture the best it can be.
I have had this item for around a month now. I installed them very easily in my girlfriends car for her birthday. She loves them, doesn't have much bass but more than enough for the price that I paid ($39.00/pair). If you're looking for something to "get you by" these work great.
I bought the fish finder from Amazon for a great price considering I live in New Zealand $141.00 NZD including postage as a posed to $299.00 NZD from a local boat shop. It was purchased for my kayak, and installation was quite simple, using blue lithium grease to set the transducer on the inside of the hull. Took her out this morning to test it,and it worked faultlessly. The only reason I have given it 4 stars is because it only measures in feet and Fahrenheit with no option to change it to metres and degrees, not really a problem as I can get used to it, the other thing is the size of the transducer plug is to big to be able to use any other cable fitting other than the one supplied, which on a kayak isn't ideal, but testing it today no water got in, but then there was no surf, so if I sink I'll let you know lol. All in All A very good buy and well worth the money.
the house for all those precious memories. simple enough to use and enjoy your home movies, with enough features to not feel too cheesy.
What can you say except that it works on an old Toshiba laptop I use as a printer server and have a scanner hooked to. You have to provide plug-in power to do anything however. Won't even recognize a thumb drive unless outside power supplied. Decreases time of 38GB backup from 8 hours to 3. Can you believe how long USB 1 took?
I just received this fan and installed it. Overall, it's very good. Has a "big" and "small" connector (I don't want to get too technical here), a speed control, and the price is reasonable for a LED fan.However, when used as a side fan in my Antec 900, the fan is a bit too bright due to the entire fan being clear plastic. This means that the blue LED's light up the entire fan, which then makes the outline of the fan clearly visible through computer case's grill. I would have preferred if the fan case was black and only the blades clear.4 Stars only because I never give something 5 unless it is truly a master piece.
Okay, so it is not as good as a full sized 35mm SLR in the image quality/features department. But for the price, and most importantly the size, it is perfect.The size factor is what sold me on this. After owning an Aiptek Pencam SD for a few weeks, I decided that having a flash would be nice. That was one of the things that drew me to the U20. Being small means it travels everywhere with me. I am now never without a camera. It is so tiny you can't help but take it with you, and if you don't you are doing yourself a great injustice.The image quality is extremely good. Not perfect, mind you, but still excellent. There are a few things I wish it had such as zoom, but that would only end up making the camera big, which defeats the idea behind this dude.The camera is also very easy to use. I did have to consult the manual to figure out how to do some of the things on the menus, and I always pride myself in never reading a manual. But once I saw how to change settings I tossed the book to the side and figured out the rest in about 5 minutes.My one gripe is the 15 second time limit and extremely small image size on video. What is up with that? The Pencam SD is able to capture 640x480 video in one go as long as the batteries hold up. Limiting the user the way Sony has with this cam is pretty dumb in my book.I see no problems at all with &quot;slow shutter speed&quot;. You push the button and it instantly takes a picture. The only time there is any delay is when it is very dark and the camera is trying to focus - but that happens with all cameras. In normal lighting conditions this thing is every bit as fast at snapping a picture as my Canon A1.This camera rocks.
I dont always use the hood because it must be removed from the lens to fit into my bag but it connects quickly and easily.
Like others, I've had the problem where it doesnt pick up all the keystrokes. Picking where to plug it into the HTPC and moving some stuff away from the computer seems to have improved it. Doesnt eat batteries, but it does go to sleep so dang fast that you constantly have to wake the keyboard up if you arent typing continuously.Biggest problem I'm having is that the left mouse click buttons are already losing their spring and the left one is almost completely flat. I checked adesso's repair procedure and not only is the customer responsible for shipping, they have 87,000 requirements including copies of receipts, packing it in its original box, etc along with all sorts of charges they'll levy on you if they think its been abused, a seal is broken, etc. I dont feel like anteing up $15+ to ship it back, then have them decide they want to charge me extra for repairs.I havent really used this to excess (maybe 40-50 times watching movies and whatnot, typing for a total of maybe 10 minutes per usage. Never had a keyboard start getting soft keys, even after far more substantial use. This has taken no abuse whatsoever.Cant recommend anything better, but I think next time I'll just buy the el cheapo wireless keyboard at the office supply store thats a third the price and if it stops working, who cares. This one IS nice and compact and light weight, but theres no long term durability to it.Update: at this point, the mouse left click button is completely flat and unusable and the ball is jerky or over sensitive. Its close to heading for the junk heap.
Price is right and it controls iPhones and iPods well. Plus the sound quality is pretty good.
I use this amplifier for my headset at work on a Cisco voip phone and it works perfect - I love it and can't live without it.
Bought these for work so that we could pick up voices from across a very large conference table and then I called in to a meeting that was using it. I could hear everyone very clearly, so clearly in fact that someone coughing in the room was really working over my ears and they weren't even coughing in the direction of the microphone!If you're going to be using this in a large room of people, these extensions work wonders.
My 45's and 78's never sounded as good as they do on the CD's. It has great sound and the CD's will save my records.I recorded records of my Grandmother's from the 20's and they are very clear without any noise.
I have been using mostly pointand shoot cameras till date and was skeptical about using one which looked like an SLR. I have used it for the past week and totaly love it.It's a great camera for people wanting to migrate from basic digi-cams to the the more feature-rich (i.e. leaing towards SLRs) ones.Positives (from one week of use)Good resolution12x zoomImage stabilization works well both for pics and moviesVery quiet operationSolid construction and good handlingNegatives (from one week of use)Difficult to see Viewfinder and screen in bright light (outdoors for example)All in all an excellent product from Canon. Would definitely recommend it.
I bougth this item, and the real dimensions are different than the actual posted on Amazon, It did not fit on my bag. In other words it is bigger that it says on Amazon. The quality is good and the price great, but when you compare it with a 70-300 lens, is way out of reality. So when you buy this consider that is a lot bigger than it appears on the picture with the lens. The foam protections is above average and brings a good shelter for the lens. Good buy and great price
I've always been a clutz with new technology. I also believe that if it's not broken, don't fix it. I stubbornly held on to 35 mm film camera.But this camera is easy to use. And this camera made me switch from 35 mm to digital. The pictures I've taken make me feel like a pro. All my friends have had the greatest comments on my pictures. It has many SLR type features.The camera is user friendly but make sure you read the owner's manual to use the camera to it's full potential. Directions are easy to understand. All the software you need is included with the camera. Just down load it into your computer and it will walk you through.I use Window XP and have not had any conflict between programs. You need a USB Port to view images on your computer.
This mouse works great i have had no problems with it at all and its plug and play so i just plugged the usb into my computer and in 20 seconds it was loaded and i was ready to go.
I purchased this router 3 months ago, and meant to submit a review earlier; my delay has the advantage of letting me vouch for the product's reliability after 3 months of use. It has functioned without a hitch, communicating flawlessly with my laptop even though I have the router stashed on a rack under my desk. Since I have a Macintosh desktop and laptop computer, I had some difficulty setting up the router according to the instruction manual (as usual, the instructions for Mac setup were skimpy); however, D-Link's tech support operator was able to talk me through the process efficiently and pleasantly. I can't imagine getting better quality at this budget price.
The sharp works great with the high definition box from Direct Tv.With the dvd the sound volume all the way up cannot be heard. We switched to a new blue ray dvd with the hdtv connection cable. Still no sound.I read another review where they added the altec lansing self powered computer speakers. I took them off my computer and am now happy with the system.It was too late to return the system. Next time I will buy the Sony.
i first got this and thought, &quot;well not bad..&quot;then i found the contral panel for it.10 minutes later and 5 &quot;noise&quot; complaints later, i have fallen in love. i recomend this to everyone who feels that these little imac speakers arent giving the bass that your music deserves. its perfect, and wonderful, and wonderfully cheap. just awesome
After reading all the rave reviews this item received, I thought it was going to be so much better than it actually was. It doesn't hold nearly 500 songs like the description reads. It holds less than 200 of my music. The shuffle feature sucks if you have lots of songs in one folder. It will play the same song four times in one sitting, while skipping tons of other songs! When I found that it wasn't playing some of my songs, I had to dump songs from several different folders into a root folder just to hear them played. You get what you pay for. I would rather have spent twice as much to get a better MP3 player.
Great product. I gave this as a gift to my 14 years old daughter and it works good. She loves it. it's a user friendly.
the bag is ok it does the job, the first day i got it one zipper puller came off that sucks, but i did not notice anything else break since then.i saved i a lot of money cause the same bag in best buy is much more expensive so its worth the money.
THIS PRODUCT IS FIVE STARS, WORKS PERFECTLY AS LISTED IN THE DESCRIPTION. CAN WORK NIGHT ONLY OR 24 HOURS AND HAS SET OFF DELAY 2-256 MINUTES.Easy to setupUNFORTUNATELY THIS OUT OF STOCK, I THOUGHT TO BUY MORE.
I recently received a Fuji Finepix F601 as a gift; the giver, a professional photographer, included this 128MB Smart Media Card as a matter of course. Thank goodness he knew what he was doing -- the 601 only comes with a 16MB card, which on the 601 is only enough for 5 images at the highest recording level. If you're getting a compatible fuji camera, you really need this.I have no complaints about card quality, and because the camera interfaces directly (USB) with the PC, there won't be a need to remove the card. Ever. That security, and the ability to store over a hundred 8x10 print-quality pix on one wafer-thin card, makes this product easily worth the extra cost if you're getting a fuji digital camera.
My husband and I recently moved out into the country. I bought these binoculars for him so he could do a bit of bird watching. He loves them!Great deal, great quality.
I ordered two of these. One arrived broken. The inner plastic piece had cracked and the spring inside of it had started to come out. The second one works physically, but when I plug it into my car it does not charge my iPhone 3gs. Not worth the hassle. Looks like it would be a clever solution, but didn't work for me.
I've had this player for a few months now and it is just a sweet piece of equipment. I like simple. I like life without a bunch of dials, buttons, and lights. This product is nice and thin. Looks sleek. Has played every DVD I've put in it (even one's I've bought in Europe). And, the remote makes the functions of the player easy to use. Especially, swapping among different languages and subtitles.Supplier delivered on time and what it promised.
Mini-Discs are going to be the music media choice for the next millenium! They are smaller than CD's and have more editing options available. There is no skipping in a portable Mini-Disc player like CD players. What people don't know is that they've been around since the early 90's, and are just now getting noticed. I recommend converting, I have........Amen! *L*
Every find yourself trying to plug something in however being blocked by another plug that happens to be cumbersome but equally important? Then you juggling between plugs like some sort of jerk who can't decide what's needed and whats not.First, never take on a profession where multiple people's lives hang in the balance. It already seems you don't work well with those sort of choices.Second, but this plug. It had five outlets. The cord is very long, and then the little tentacles fit everything. I bought two or three. Don't rememeber. either way. I have one.
I BOUGHT THIS PLAYER TO PLAYBACK "AVI"FORMAT IN THE FIELD AFTER I TOOK VIDEO, BUT WILNOT PLAY BACK "AVI" FORMATE AS DICRIBED ON WEBSITE , HAD TO SEND BACK,BUT NO PROBLEMS SENDING BACK! THATS WHY I ALWAY BUY FROM AMAZON!!!
Great and cheaper than the Compaq branded cable. While it is slightly harder to insert into the slot, it works well.
1st set was delivered damaged and was quickly replaced but unfortunately I had to pay return shipping which I was not too happy about. The 2nd one arrived just fine and works great.
I bought this router back in Feb or March 05 & put it to use with my mixed network of MACs & PCs and wired & wireless connections. I use this router as an upstream router that connects to my ISP's DSL through a PPPoE connection. Not too many issues & not too hard to set up. The sales person & I both thought that, as a Cisco sub, Linksys would be okay. It started about 2 months ago. I would get disconnected from my ISP ocassionally. I would have to manually reconnect either through the router set-up page or unplugging & reconnecting the router. This problem became more & more of a problem until today, when it would not stay connected to my ISP for more than 5 minutes. I just about hit the roof. I finally disconnected it & used one of my wireless routers down stream to do the job. I had to run an extra cable or two but the network now works fine. My last roughter was made by a crappy no-name company & it lasted over 5 years. The Linksys router lasted 9 months. I don't know what to say. With 3 PC's & 4 Mac's my network is always on. I can't have any down time.
There are many issues with Samsung and customer service. Samsung sold many DLP TV's. These TV's had a defective chip that caused white dots to appear on screen. The white dots start out as a few and then continue to multiply. Samsung acknowledge the defective chip, but would not cover the repair bill to replace the chip. Do NOT buy Samsung. Google search "samsung white dots" on dlp tv's. You will see many unhappy, angry customers. THere are many other brands to choose from. Don't buy a TV that will only last 3 years.
This is my bag of choice for carrying my laptops and any other tech gear I have. It can fit the ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-AH71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001EMM10/ref=cm_cr_ryp_sol_prd_title) and another smaller dell laptop with space to spare. There are plenty of pockets and it is quite sturdy. I have no qualms with this bag and for the price, it's a great deal even without a discounted rate.
the price is increditable cheap. and the signal is pretty well as long you do not move it. it works in upstate NY well.
works great, very durable and sleek. this was my second laptop sleeve that i purchased from Timbuktu
The SanDisk 2 GB Memory Card works perfectly with my Canon S3 IS. Reading of still photos and movies from this card to my Dell desktop was flawless using an older (unlabled) card reader that is labeled to read SM, CF, and SD cards. I have only used the card reader for CF cards up to now. The photos and movies were crisp and clear at maximum resolution.
While this mouse performs well and uses only one AA battery, the ergonomics and quality are poor. The rubber coating where my thumb resides has started to deteriorate and peel off after just a few months of usage. The mouse wheel is smooth in the backwards motion but clunks when changing direction to a forward motion. It's a fair mouse that is fine for periodic usage but not for daily use. There are better choices.
The lens is average. The zoom quality is mediocre and the edges do get a tad fuzzy. You get what you pay for. It will do what I need for the time in which I have it.
This product is as good as the illustration. It offers a soothing massage for relaxing stiff muscles, reduces stress and stimulate circulation. The color and the shape are very well coordinated for massage. However, to enhance work out a youtube video or a visit to a massager I will recommend. Otherwise, it will become another device in storage.The sound levels are good and the weight is good. If you like to release tightness caused by daily stress this is the product to get.
I do not like the Archos player at all. The first thing I noticed when I turned it on was the display... it is very hard to see. The back lighting is brown and with today's technology this is very antiquated. To move around within the menu is not intuitive at all. There is a music queue option but you can only queue one song at a time. While listening to music the buttons on the player do not work like a standard CD player. Example - when listening to a song and you hit the back button it does not go to the beginning of the song you were listening to but back to the song before it, so to listen to a song again you have to hit the back key then the forward key to get back to the beginning of the song.
I was originally planning to get a much more expensive laser printer for my home office, but I decided to give this one a try due to the price tag. So far, I don't regret the purchase. It's well-designed for home use--the small footprint, closable paper trays (keeps the office looking less cluttered when the printer's not being used), decent print speed and crisp print quality are impressive. If you're on Windows XP, the Minolta Web site provides a driver. It took a couple of installs to get the printer working, but no big deal.
Bought it for my wife who is trully a complete newbie and I regret the decision. Ok when one learns the basics to shoot film and take pictures.The quality of still pictures is ok when good lighting is present, otherwise, expect grainy images for under less than excellent light. I am not kidding. Indor pics will need a lot of light.I thought that using mini dvds would be a blessing compared to cassete tapes but found out that 20 minutes is awful. Should I investigated better, I would never buy devices using this type of media. And speaking of media... you can't edit your dvds using your PC or MAC unless you go to a third party software.USB connectivity seemed flaky in the begining but was ok after I replaced the cable I was using. Be forewarned though, it is only useful to transfer pictures from the card to the computer... video ??? Forget it....Someone complained about the mini sd card... well we bought a SanDisk Mini SD 512 Mb at Circuit City and it works fine. Why 512 MB ?? Well, that's the only capacity they had at the time... Don't go with the cheapos at eBay... it seems the camcorder is kinda of picky.On the other hand, had no problem at all with "other brand" dvds media... I bought a 50 disks pack from the same store and they work pretty fine (tepito DVD-R, 4x speed, 1.4 gig, 30 minutes).The more start-record-stop operations you do, you will create new chapters and this fragmentation consumes space on the DVD. Not much but measurable in a small disk like this.Finishing the dvd won't happen if you don't plug the power supply but it should be informed in the on screen menu. Yeah, I had to read the manual to find that out....Like someone else said: if you plan to edit your movies on a computer, aim for something better.
You should know that these headphones are "not repairable" by Logitec once they are out of warranty. Mine developed a short in the jack 2 months after the warranty expired and I was told by their tech. support to "buy another set" ($335.00), If I had known this I would not have bought the 1st set!
I've had the printer for a week now and am truly amazed. I had the printer up and running inside of 5 minutes on a WinXP machine. The printer is so fast and quiet I had a printout before I knew it had even started--I don't see a need for the quiet mode.I've tried several different papers all with good success. Most of them look like a chemical process photo. One thing to keep in mind is the recommended dry time, as some papers look odd until they completely dry; the software gets the job done with little hassle. You can have borderless photos with a few clicks.For the money you can't go wrong.
Well I bought that knowing that i would rework each photo and use only the center of them as I suspected that the corners would be horrible in quality and definition. I knew I would have to compromise on speed and would never use that without a tripod. I also understood that the camera would not communicate with the lens with this dobler in between and that okay as I use only manual for my shoots. Therefore I was not surprise and not disappointed... It is exactly all that
This is a fabulous camera! I love the point and shoot mode plus all the many, many other functions for when I want to use them. The only problem is the lag-time from taking the picture to getting it on the memory card. However, the good folks at Nikonusa tell me an 80X digital memory card will help this. Also there are adjustments on the camera that allow for fast shots. I have only touched the surface of all these.
I am quite impressed with this item. Other than having to be directly pointed at the receiver, everything works great.I would recommend this item to anyone who needs to take hands off images. Keep the camera shake to a minimum in night shots. Be in the picture with the family. (Although you will be the one pointing the remote at the camera!)Good product.
Great price and outstanding performance of these eyepieces. I shopped around alot and this price was outstanding. Shipping was very fast and packaging was great. I will use this vendor again.
It is cheap and it works exactly like the name brand. Why not save a few bucks. :-)
the only thing I dont like about this system is that they dont include a splitter and extra cord,what i mean is I have to plug and swap from CPU to TV, just a small in convince,I can get the splitter at @#$ mart for around 15 bucks,other then that these rock, i live in a studio apt and its all i need, your not gonna shake the hood with the sub but it will do you well, sports sound great,and movies are 100% better do yourself a favor and get srs auido sand box software makes these into a whole diff system. I am very happy with purchase, and the shipping was right on point, was a day early actually. cant beat these for the price.
I loved my Nikon D50! and had no complaints. But Santa gave me a D80, and who wouldn't want a few more MegaPixels, another half frame per second, and the ability to add a cool vertical grip :) Now I love my D80, and have zero complaints :)
Can't beat this car charger. I bought it for $3 at a solid steal, and never have to worry about keeping a charge anymore!
Even though I have the proper version of Windows Media Center and even though I have the correct type of IR receiver (which has to be bought SEPERATELY) the keyboard still will not work. Ironically, it will work with the XBox (which I found out by mistake when it turned on my Xbox when I was trying to figure out why it was not working with my computer).Save your money and buy something that will actually work.
I loved this laptop it was great. It had as much storage as I needed and it was easy to use. The screen was nice and viewable and I loved all the funtions.
I like it. It was easy to install, easy to use, portable and has great sound. The only thing that would make it better is free XM radio. I think you'll like it,,,enjoy!!!
I love that you can plug this into the headset area on your ipod or phone. It works wonderful! I do not have issues with noises or anything like my old itrip fm transmitter.
I like the webcam, the looks and the performance. I bought an Ultra Live, a bit expensive, which was also good. This one was cheaper due to MIRs. Its worth the value, decent resolution.
I love this case. I had my wall unit full of dvd cases, now I have plenty of room. I'm so happy I got rid of all those dusty dvd cases. All my dvd's are now stored and easy to find. Should have bought this years ago. This is very well made and looks sharp.I love it so much I ordered a second case for my cd collection. This is the smart way to store all your disks. With my cd's I took the inside sleeve out and placed it behind the disk so I can read what tunes are on each disk. So much dusty clutter gone.
Works great and havent had no problems so far ive been pushing its limits wit a 1600 watt vibe subwoofer and it literly has flex on my front wind sheild as well as my doors so if your looking for a great amp and a low price this is your amp
Took a while to load all of my data on this device but when I was done it was a set it and forget it appliance. In terms of a NAS even the more expensive western digital models lock up on occasion. I've had this model for about a month and have only rebooted it once. Built in ftp and website have come in rather handy as well. Uses way less power than my pc's that were setup for file sharing and left turned on 24/7. All in all it was a great product for the price
I purchased these speakers hoping to extend my music about 20 feet. The streaming was fine but the music quality was just terrible. The bass was horrible and distorted all the music. Terrible product!
Lightyears back you could push a button on your radio and get a station. Now you can do it again with the Eton 100. If you are in a heavy station market you can program in a hundred or so AM, FM AND SW stations. It is a quality made little radio but the speaker is too small to get good sound. However the sound is wonderful if are able to listen with ear phones. I'm pleased with the unit and highly recommend it, given its sound quality shortcomings.
I own an HP All-in-one printer and always run out of the black ink. This is by far a better alternative to buying the combo color-black since 90% of the documents I print are in black ink.
Once I started shooting RAW I quickly realized that the 2 GB cards just weren't large enough for my weekend trips. I bought the Extreme III 8GB card and am confident that this is what I need. It writes quickly with the 40D and is a very good value for the amount of memory. Highly recommend. Typical SanDisk quality card; I have used a lot of them over the years and never had a failure.
Easy to install, included software makes for fast and easy setup to add this as a second drive. Also includes software for transfering your main boot drive and data to the new drive, but I did not try this. The dirve is fast and quiet, and runs cool.
Have not had chance to use. have not had time or weather to test yet.As soon as weather gets better in the spring
I was really looking forward to using this cord to hook up a friend's ipod to the computer. Unfortunately, it did not work. I didn't bother with the hassle of returning it because it was so cheap.
After being dissappointed with my RioVolt player I decieded to do a little more research before I spent another $. I read the reviews for iRiver ChromeX imp-150 and ordered the player and also ordered the car kit from iRiver. I have to say that this player sounds great, has excellent skip protection(in car use) and is easy to upgrade which is a plus. The iRiver web page is helpful and it is easy to keep the ChromeX updated.The remote, which is wired, is much better than the one included with the RioVolt player. I use mine only in the car and I have no complaints, it sounds great and is durable and easy to navigate. For the money, I have been extremely pleased.
I've used wire similar to this for a long time, both for speakers and for general purpose hook-up use, and it has worked well. So I bought this particular roll mostly because it represented a pretty good bargain. Thus, I was surprised and pleased when it ended up being of better quality than what I'd used in the past. In particular, the insulation seems to contain more plasticizer, making it more pleasant to work with. The wire may also be comprised of more strands of finer gauge, which would also contribute to suppleness and flexibility.All in all, I was quite pleased with this purchase and will likely be ordering more.
Fantastic product, great price. Since this is a hard to find item, please keep it stock!
I bought sunpak 62mm and 52mm filters for my Canon lenses (75-300mm and 50mm lenses respectively) and for about $6 each they seem to be fantastic and cheap protection from both UV rays and physical damage to your camera lenses.
I bought this sub 2 years ago, and one day i turned the power switch on the amp did not switch on. i looked behind the sub, and the light did not even come on! I tried replacing the fuse, but it kept blowing them, so I took it back, but they said I would have pay for the shipping. I gave it to someone that needed it, and they are powering it by an external amp. On another note, the sound was descent, and it did play pretty low, but not low enough. It was loud, and provided tight, clean bass. I now own a jbl sub, and I would recommend listening or purchasing one of their subs.
It installed with no problems with 2 500GB Seagate drives. It is accessible to all of my computers running Vista and XP Pro.I've tried it as 2 separate drives and Raid 1. I've used the Vista backup system, Acronis and Synctoy. All successfully.It spins down nicely and wakes up fast. It is really quiet.Great product.
The e3c is a sound-isolating earphpone that blocks outside noise, unlike noise canceling headphones that simply use sound frequencies to reduce noise. That advantage, combined with the highly sensitive speaker output, lets you hear details in recordings that you have not heard before. By blocking outside noise, you may also find yourself listening more quietly. This is an important feature, because studies show that in the industrialized world, we are all losing are hearing from noise pollution and loud headphones.After using the e3cs for a little while, I realized that I will never go back to conventional ear buds. My wife's iPod headphones sound muddy and distorted by comparison. Additionally, you should be listening to high quality music files. If your MP3s are all 128kbs (or you simply don't know what I'm talking about) you will not truly appreciate this fine equipment. If however you "rip" your CDs at 320kbs or better, the E3Cs are a must have for your audiophile tastes.Keep the headphones in the protective case (included). I broke one ear piece in my back pack by carrying it wrapped around my MP3 player. Shure backs these with an outstanding two year warrantee, and replaced mine- no questions asked. Now that's customer service. You can also purchase custom ear molds from an audiologist if you want to take your listening experience to the next level.
This is a good cable but much fatter than most HDMI cables which makes it larger and less flexible. If you don't mind a diameter that is double most HDMI cables, this is a good alternative.
I do a lot of photography, and need to frequently recharge my AA batteries for the flashes. I used to own an An-Mann Energy 10 charger that was supposed to charge 12 batteries at a time. It took a solid day to charge all twelve batteries, and I still had several loads to go. With this unit I was able to re-charge 8 batteries at one time in about 30 minutes to an hour -- two hours tops. So I was able to re-charge all my batteries quickly with no hassles. This unit also charged batteries the An-Mark had reported as dead. And the batteries are now charged fully, instead of an unknown amount as with the An-Mark. This unit does everything it says it will do. I love it!!!
This adapter does exactly what it's supposed to do. Don't buy a cheap imitation. It may not work!
I love this remote control. There are some caveats. This control has small buttons. I think Logitech does this on purpose. It's not a engineering decision I am fond of. I love that the control has the ability to learn button presses from your actual remote by firing the button press from an inch away as it's connected to your computer. You'll need to be clever when you use the software on your computer. This remote very well could replace many of your actual component remotes, and it will perform macro commands, but I don't think your TiVo peanut remote is going into a drawer. The 360 Harmony is capable of so much, but even though it's buttons light up and glow green in a pitch black room, I can't imagine my brain learning where every button is without looking down. In fact, I can't imagine anyone accomplishing that feat unless they had a phenomenal IQ or way too much free time. It gets four stars because of its ability to learn. Like me, you probably won't even use it very much to control your XBOX 360 once you discover the remote's abilities. There's so much room for improvement, but I can't give it lower than four stars.
It works great. But depending on what radio you decide to put in a 2005 and up Pathfinder the RCA plugs stick out of the radio too far. I wound up just clipping them off and connecting the wires to the speaker output on the radio (pioneer). Not a big deal, just one more thing that needed to be done. Nissan didn't leave very much room to play with inside the dash. Oh well.
I bought the lens one month ago from amazon. i already shoot hundreds of pics. Very good optic quality. No complain. Good job, Canon.
Don't learn the hard way like I did. I mounted my TV and ran these cables through the wall only to find out there pure junk. Static and lines all over the screen. Switched to a higher grade cable for $10 more and it works perfect. Its worth it to spend the extra $10 with HDMI cable of this length. These are TOO cheap to be any good.
I purchased this product for the outdoor kiosk PC station. It works well under the weather and many people have used this kiosk stand without any problem. It is truly an industrial strength metal track designed for the indoor/outdoor applications. Good price from DSI
This is just an all around good set if you've got the space (it's a hulk) and a bit of cash. Very easy to set up and use, and has been a great addition to my home. If I have one gripe it's that standard definition TV looks a little murky. Everything else looks great.
A complete waste of money! Makes noises; works at times; not at others. Should be taken off the market.
Oh, I cannot believe, spent about $500 or more for this and it became unusable exactly after its 1 year warranty period. The disc eject does not work any more and Panasonic says it would cost me $260 or more to repair it, and of course now you can buy a new one now with that money since electronic items get cheaper with time so much. This is the last item for me from Panasonic. I thought it was a good brand and that is so wrong!!!
Works great and the price was great.
Well I was hoping the review about Fire Hazard was wrong when I ordered this as I read all the reviews that were on at that time. However my experience was that the slides arrived damaged and the electric illuminator had the burning smell and was defintely overheating. This is the only item that I've ever actually returned to Amazon in the history of all items I've ever ordered from Amazon. Without the damaged slides and the overheating problem I think it would be a wonderful item however. Damaged Slides are easy to replace however the overheating issue is a very serious issue as it could catch on fire and cause your house to burn down or wherever you are using it. I hope to one day be able to afford one of the $500 - or above Microscopes as I'm still very interested in a microscope. But in the meantime I will choose to live without as this microscopes overheating problem is too dangerous.
It's easy to use, and my daughter loves having it in her room. However, when there's no music playing, you can very easily hear the sound of electrical wiring buzzing throughout the room. It's an incredibly annoying sound! We decided to buy another CD player that didn't make such a horrible noise.
This review is based on my attempt to connect this scanner with Mac OX 10.2 (Jaguar). The included software are the scanner driver, Canon toolbox (both necessary for the scanner to work), Photostudio (an image editing program), and Omnipage, which is OCR software. I installed all the software on system 9.2 of my new I-Mac, and it ran fine there; it did a decent photo scan, though it was fairly slow, and Omnipage did a decent job with a scanned document.The Lide30 is one of the few scanners that currently claims to support OS 10 native, but here's what happened. I restarted the computer in 10.2 and from Canon's support site downloaded the driver and Toolbox for OS 10, but then I discovered that neither Photostudio nor Omnipage had been updated for OS 10. When I tried to scan a document, sure the scanner could run in 10, but it then had to switch to Classic to use Omnipage. I then tried to scan a photo, but it couldn't make a connection with the driver until I turned off Classic and restarted in 10.2. What a hassle!The next test came when scanning a 4x6 photo on highest resolution (1200 dpi) from 10.2. My system is beefed up with plenty of RAM, but it took 20 minutes to scan! I had programmed the scanner to open this photo in Photoshop Elements (the instructions say you need Photoshop 7 to use the scanner in System 10). Elements did read and open it, but it took about another 15 minutes to do so. I have used Elements to open other large files, but it never before has taken more than a few seconds. Strange. Because of these difficulties, I decided to return the scanner. For users of all other platforms this scanner could very well rate higher than the "3" I gave it, especially considering its comparatively low price.
I own many Hosa branded cables, from XLR, to RCA and 1/4, and I have never had a problem with 'em. Hosa makes great professional cables at a low price. This time around it was more convenient to use Amazon for these cables, but to my dismay the cable was broken. Broken how? One channel works, the other however has a defective, intermittent 1/4" plug, tip end. I just hacked it off and soldered on a new plug, works fine, pretty disappointed though. 3/5 star because the cable was salvageable.Interestingly enough, I've only had one other faulty product from Amazon, also a cable (usb) and was ordered in the same week.
I spend a lot of time reading reviews on outdoor speakers before pulling the trigger on these Pyle speakers. I don't think I could have made a better decision. The best thing about these speakers is the sound. I've gone to many of pation/deck functions where outdoor speakers were not all that great and sound would get lost in wide open spaces. You will not have that problem with the Pyle speakers. I was shocked at how much bass these speakers put out while maintaining the clarity of the mids and high notes. My one complaint is not with the sound but with the mounting system. It's pretty easy except if you mount them in a horizontal position it can be a bit of a challenge to get them to stay at the angle you want. You have to really tighten down the side "screws" and even then you may have to revisit those "screws" to tighten them again. Bottom line...I would highly recommend these speakers if you are looking for nice speakers at a decent price.
I have 2 GL2 cameras and used this case for close to 10 years to carry them back and forth to jobs and such. I will agree that it is a pain that the tripod head does not fit on with the camera but other than that I have had no issues at all. The straps on mine have held up and supported the camera through crowds of people etc. I have even used my case as a temporary seat when none was to be had. (Not a very comfortable one) I think the case is a good buy for the money. (But you always wish is cost less no matter what you are paying.)
I used a new Static-Master brush for cleaning slides prior to scanning. I tried several different techniques for cleaning my slides, including using a plain soft brush (no polonium). Honestly, I could not tell a difference in the effectiveness of the various cleaning strategies I used. Definitely not worth the extra cost for StaticMaster.Like any brush, this one cleans off loose dust and lint, but does not remove years-old specks that are stuck to the film. The specks are a far greater problem on many of your old slides.Definitely not worth the extra cost for StaticMaster.
If you want to get the very best out of your video equipment, definitely upgrade your cable to Monster cables. We couldn't figure out why our picture on our 52&quot; TV looked so inferior, despite having satellite -- turned out to be nothing more than inferior cables that came with the set! Even if you have new equipment, it may come with cheaply made cables. Monster cables are excellent -- worth every penny! I also bought some to connect one VCR to another when copying tapes. If you have older equipment and aren't happy with the quality of the picture, this is an inexpensive fix! You'll be glad you did it!
Without it... your faceplate on the mac will become gray and worn from where you rest your palms. Just be sure to clean the faceplate before you apply it or it may not stick well. With it on, I know that once it becomes worn I can take it off and have a clean faceplate.
Want to return the three boxes of this film that I purchased. Two of the boxes do not say Spectra on it and I do not trust that the film is good. I have contacted the supplier. We are insisting that the return be processed through Amazon and they are reluctant. They have given me a return postage and I do believe that my girl returned it today. I am trusting that I will receive a full refund either from Amazon or from the supplier.
yamaha makes some of the best stuff around. amazon sells some of the best stuff around. thanks amazon!
I purchase all my cables from Amazon. The price and service is excellent. This audio cable is working great - it appears to be of high quality. I am another happy customer and have been ordering from Amazon for many years. Only a few issues that were immediately resolved in my favor.
After drooling over the Sing Ray filters I stumbled upon these and was sold on the price alone. The optics are perfect and the effect is a great way to turn drab mid-day light into alien sunsets.
I got a Handspring because it was cool. It has the card-slot (springboard), which is a little limited in what has actually come out for it, but it's a good design.The deluxe model has 8MB, and this was a good price for an 8mb palm-pilot with an upgrade slot, plus, cool colors.With the non-deluxe model, this is dropped to 2MB. It's only purpose in life was to be a cheaper replacement for the Palm III and earlier.Then I realized the problem. The O/S is in ROM, not FLASH. The O/S on these are Palm v3.1, which is about a year old. THERE IS NO UPGRADE PATH TO PALM O/S 3.5! To upgrade, you have to buy a whole new one.Even if you could, you'd have to wait for handspring's version.I recommend the Palm-IIIxe, it's the same thing, minus the springboard module (only REALLY useful for a few things, which are easily worked around). Palm 3xe has 8mb, and FLASH ROM, plus it comes with Palm O/S 3.5 and is upgradable. If you NEED the cellphone or wireless option, there are sleeves that fit over the pilot that do this.
For the money this camera is an excellent value. My first digital was a FujiFilm FinePix A201, with only a 2.5 digital zoom and 2 mp, great for starters but I really didn't like any of the pictures taken with it. I guess the magic is in the zoom, because the 2800 takes crystal clear, super sharp pics that I thought were only possible with either a 35 mm or a ridiculously-overpriced camera with 3 times the megapixels. I like the 35 mm-style casing, it makes it look like a much more expensive camera, and of course FujiFilm's very simple to use menus. The interface with my computer is quick and painless and I had a beautiful shot, from shutter to printed copy, in less than 5 minutes. My only complaint so far has been the delayed shutter speed, not very good for taking pics of animals that don't stay still long, but I can live with this. Others complain about the viewfinder being too dim indoors, and this is also true, but like another review pointed out, the film is cheap while you experiment.For beginners who want professional-looking prints, this is the camera to use.
I bought 2 Transcend 8 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card from Cameta Camera in Jan'09 for my upcoming Hawaii trip. I opened one and started using it. It worked great. However on the trip in April, the 2nd card did not work. I cursed myself for not opening the 2nd card right when I received it. But when I came back and called Cameta, they simply told me to ship it back and they will replace it. And they did mail me another card!!! I was like WOW!!! Even after 3 months, they did not ask a single question, no hassles and I got a replacement for no extra cost. All this on internet shopping?!!!They just won a life long loyal customer!!!
I'm a big time gamer, but my family hates hearing them. This allows me to switch to my headset with the flick of a button and back to speakers for them to keep their head lice off my headset (only kidding). Piece of cake to install and use. It works best to velcro it so it isn't in the way but is easily reachable.
If you look at features, this is the multi-function of choice. It's got it all, 33.6 multi-sheet fed fax, full duplex copying, legal sze flatbed scanner and hi-res printing, all in color or B&W.;I had read about potential reliability and other problems. But I figured if it works, it'll work great. Today I brought one home from. All told, I put 4 hours into buying it, trying to get it to work and then returning it.It could not align the print heads and print a test sheet. Twice I loaded the print heads and ink jet cartridges. The ref. manual and website had no recomendations for this specific problem. The printer would try to align and then spit out a blank sheet of paper(off the table and onto the floor no less, kind of like a toaster). Since my first HP printer (5L) turned out to be a pile of junk, I had no patience to again suffer through HP tech support (on my dime) just to get the stupid thing working for the first time.I am through with HP. Canon will most likely get my business. Check out the upcoming F60 and F80 (on website but not in stores yet).RoyPS. Market price (retail) for this item is($$$).
I have had a few disks which didn't work for some reason. This is extremely problematic as I am required by law to store my work and be able to reproduce it in the future. I e-mailed the company and they never even responded. Am thankful that Amazon carries these disks as they are hard to find, but was disappointed in the lack of response from the vendor.
Bought this about a year and a half ago, was really excited about it and I thought I went all out on my monitor but ... now it doesn't work and Gateway says that they are unaware of anyone else complaining. I told them to go online and look.Contacted the BBB and Gateway called me back to say again ... sorry sucker.Avoid this monitor and most likely avoid Gateway products since they don't last more than a year no matter the price.
Great quality service by Amazon and excellent buyer because I received the Leica digital camera like he offered in his advertising.
The toner cartridge for my HP laserjet 5 made by XEROX is working great. I would purchase this item again. No problems. Very good product.
I'm sure you've already seen a lot of reviews flame this product as being difficult to set up, doesn't work, etc etc etc. I agree with some of them, but for the wrong reasons. For that, I'm going to tell you exactly what is wrong with this product, and then you can make up your own mind whether to invest in it or not.First, the way it works: This expander essentially emulates the set up of your wireless router. It's supposed to play nicest with WRT54G, of which I have the SpeedBooster version. Normally, you just press the auto config button on the side and the expander is supposed to grab all of those critical pieces and set itself up, ready to go right?Well, that DOES work. Yes, it does. The problem is that such a method is ineffective in this day and age for one reason that isn't the expander's fault: Wireless hot spots are ALL OVER THE PLACE. Automatically, the poor thing is at a disadvantage, as it has no idea which hotspot to connect to. In my situation, I'm in a complex with at least 5 other hotspots around me, all secured mind you, but the expander doesn't care whether it's secured or not - if I hit the auto config, it's going to configure itself to another hotspot and not mine, even though mine is the closest in proximity.Moral of the story: AUTO CONFIG IS USELESS IF THERE ARE OTHER VISIBLE HOTSPOTS AROUND.Which brings me to manual setup. Apparently the expander defaults to 240 on your LAN IP range; unfortunately, getting it to connect to your LAN is so difficult that you can't even get to that point. What's worse, it doesn't like someone trying to connect directly to the Expander itself; remember, it's nothing more than an access point at its core, so it should still be broadcasting a local signal which should do a private IP; it does, then shuts down and refuses connections. That means I can't even do manual setup unless it's connected to my home network - which of course I can't do since I can't set it up to do so.Moral of the Story: THE EXPANDER WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO CONFIGURE IT IF ITS NOT CONNECTED TO YOUR HOME NETWORK.The instructions online and in the disc say that you should disable everything, configure it, then re-enable. That's absolutely absurd. So I should expose my hot spot to any war driver, neighbor or anything else so that this picky device can do what it's told? Just for kicks I did try it, and lo and behold, the device did pick it up and configure properly. But I should not have to put my network at risk to configure an expander. I should be able to plug up the Ethernet cable and tell it to download a saved config file from the router. That's it.Moral of the Story: THIS DEVICE WANTS YOU TO UNSECURE YOUR NETWORK IN ORDER TO SET IT UP.So I finally got it working, but then recently I decided to increase my overall security, so I went WPA-PSK (couldn't go with WPA2 since the PS3 doesn't seem to like it very well), set the password and encryption, and all that. Still no problems. Well, I discovered that one of my devices (I think it was the PS3 again) didn't like TKIP encryption, so I switched to AES. Not only did it not solve the problem, but the expander freaked out. Again, refused to allow me to connect to it to update the encryption key; now it won't do anything at all.In summary: If you have:1: NO OTHER wireless hotspots visible to your computer (unlikely);2: NO SECURITY on your own hotspot (not recommended);You should be able to have this thing working fine. Otherwise....ugh.
I bought this with the view of using it to power my four Kenwood 6x9s. I still look forward to that day. However, since I was forced to return my subwoofer amp to the shop, I have been using this bridged to power a 12" MTX and two 8" Fosgates (wired to create about a 2.6 ohm load). Damn! There's plenty of clean power here. It comes with myriad adjustments for running only tweeters, or mids, or as I am, only bass. Awesome design. It is fan cooled so it never gets too hot, and believe me, I have pushed it.
I ordered these to replace the uncomfortable earbuds that came with my ipod. Yes they are more comfortable but where the the treble go? Where are the subtile nuiances of songs that I could hear with my ipod earpieces? I heard aspects of songs with my ipod earbuds that I hadn't known existed even on the most expensive home systems. Help! Ipod's hurt, fall out. But I'll put up with pain to get quality sound. (Pardon the spelling)
I've had cigarette lighters bigger than this mp3 player and I was amazed at the quality of sound, the number of songs I could put in it, and the ease of installing the software and using it. I love this little player for many reasons: it is tiny and will fit anywhere; it holds a lot of music; it has a radio; the sound is as good as any bigger stereo; the price was low enough that I didn't have to hock my dog to pay for it. The only thing I don't like are the earbuds. They hurt my ears..so, I just switched them out for the over the ear type headset. No biggee. The string that makes it easy to put it on over your head and wear like a necklace is super hard to put on it. I hated the sealed-against-nuclear-explosion packaging it came in..but that seems to be the trend nowadays for anything electronic. I liked this so much that I bought several to give as gifts to my grown kids.
The sleeve proved to be very effective in protecting my laptop from shocks that it would have suffered in the day-to-day life at school. Just a little remark: the outside texture of the sleeve makes it easier to catch dust or the like form the surface where you place your laptop and so always looks a little messy.
I love these headphones. They're lightweight and the sound quality is great for the price. Very comfortable too....
There are some excellent reviews of this lens already posted, but in my opinion, this lens is quite simply an essential lens for any film or digital photographer using Canon bodies. Here are some specific observations, in no particular order.* It provides fantastic crispness and the fastest focus I've ever seen. On subjects where my zooms tend to hunt, this lens is instantaneous. I also like the full-time manual ring, because there are times when it's handy to change focus slightly.* I completely disagree with the reviewer who said this lens wasn't contrasty. I tend to shoot in a range of environments, from dingy school auditoriums for my niece's basketball team to bright sunlight at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, and this lens has reliably given me 30-40% keepers every time I've taken it out of the bag. Colors are punchy, and there's very consistent contrast across the frame without any noticeable distortion.* It's small enough to go anywhere, but as one reviewer mentioned, it feels good in the hand, so it's not fumbly. I didn't like the lighter plasticky feel of the f/1.8.* The lens ring is 58mm, which means filters are inexpensive - I recommend a circular polarizing filter for any outdoor shooting.* I agree that this lens is unbelievably crisp at f/4.0 and higher, but for some subjects I like the blade-thin shallow DOF at f/2.0 and less. Just gotta remember to keep your group pictures within a fairly shallow range. :-)* The crispness of this lens worked beautifully with black and white photography, and for converting color to BW. Because of the extra stop, it brought out beautiful texture at ISO 100 without requiring that I go with a higher ISO, which would have introduced some grain.If you're consdering a 50mm prime for your Canon, I recommend that you go to a good camera store, which should offer rentals. Take this lens out and do some real-world shooting. The f/1.8 is a toy in comparison, and anyone who says they would choose it instead of the f/1.4, at any price, is simply not credible.I take my pictures because I want an excellent representation of what I saw. I don't always have the luxury of retaking them: I need the best possible shot the first time and every time. The 50mm f/1.4 is the best of these two lenses, and one of the best three lenses I own (I also own the 17-40mm f/4L and the 70-200mm f/4L).
At first I wasn't sure if I really needed this when I parched this item. When I received it and started to use it now I don't know what I would do with out it. The light flash light on it is great and also the laser pointer really helps a lot. It is up there with must have.
the only downside to this printer is that it does not have any font & font size option and the fact that you have to go to each single client's desktop to configure the 250 sheet tray (set the paper setting to go from either top to lower tray or vice versa) otherwise, it'll keep using the default tray and will not automatically use the other tray. besides that, printer works just fine.
Well today I was like a kid with a new toy just got my new 70-300 mm this is my first image stabilizing lens so I was excited to try it outso i took off my 70-200 4 L probably a good lens to compare with.Well first thing is the weight it's light and inconspicuous compared to my 70-200 L with its black finish ,it feels very nice and its fast to focus, image stabilizion is excellent (Featuring the latest 3-stop Image Stabilizer for camera shake reduction) and the range is great 112mm to 480 mm on my XT Rebel.Colours and sharpnesss are a not nice as my 70-200 f4 Lbut image stabilization and weight and extra range make it very attractive , I am happy with it would liked a pouch and hood for the money come on canon it's only a piece of plastic!see some picture unedited and some edited on my sitep.s I am not a professional.http://www.pbase.com/2bruce/gallery/canon_70-300_usm_is_
This ergonomic keyboard has been wonderful. We love the positioning of the hands and since using it, I haven't had any trouble with my carpal tunnel. It could be a little quieter but not noisy either. I love that it is wireless and is so easy to use. It was also very easy to install. I've had other keyboards but this one is much better and reasonably priced. Wonderful product. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good cordless keyboard.
The money that I put down for my Palm Vx is some of the best I've ever spent. Really.Prior to my Palm Vx, I had a separate address book and calendar and lists and notes everywhere, all of which ended up getting lost or being in entirely different places when I needed them most. As a result, I often forgot to do things that needed to be done, lost important phone numbers, etc.-you get the idea.My Palm Vx changed everything. Now I keep everything important, from the standard addresses, to do's, notes, and appointments to my accounting info, stock portfolio, and local movie times (thanks to AvantGo.com) all on my Palm Vx, and it's GREAT!A warning to those buying Palm V's, though. It takes time to get used to it! I hated grafiti (the &quot;handwriting&quot; you must use for the Palm to recognize your input) at first, and found the miniscule on-screen keyboard a pain. Additionally, I saw no real point in keeping a to do list and ALL my appointments on the thing. After a month of forcing myself to do so, however, I was hooked! After really taking the time to get familiar with the thing, I use it on the order of twenty times a day--far more than I've used any other device (digital or old-fashioned pen and paper).So, my buying advice: buy one! Palm Vx's are absolutely fantastic, really! They're beautifully designed (you won't feel geeky pulling one out!) and the handiest things in the world. I promise! (Be sure to buy a hard case to keep it nice.)
I work for a cable company and thought this would be a great way to be able to tune channels and check them without having to have an actual TV since we carry laptops. It failed to work very well. The software was a pain to try to even tune and scan the channels. Even when I got it to scan most of them, it wouldn't tune them correctly. I returned it since it wasn't going to work very well for my purpose.
I've owned 5 Palm OS-based units since the introduction of the original Palm Pilot in the late '90's. These have ranged in price up to $500. I find this PDA to hold its own with any of my previous experiences. This is my first Pocket PC. I find the operating system to be superior in many regards and inferior in none.Yes, the unit is light weight. Some feel this makes it &quot;feel&quot; cheap. I'm not sure. First, at this weight you can truly put it in your shirt pocket (or inside jacket pocket) without causing a sag....thus it is truly &quot;portable&quot;. Second, the claim that it might last only two years drew a smile from me since NONE of my PDA's (regardless of price or feel) has gone longer than that. Finally, PDA's get dropped once in a while. According to Newton (the physics guy) if the mass is less the impact will be less and thus the shock to the system will be less. This might actually make the unit have a LONGER life rather than a shorter one.The screen resolution IS NOT inferior to other hi res units I have had. Small fonts are extremely legible. Font control, incidentally, is superior in the MS op sys world to that I'm used to in the Palm OS world. The screen of my V36 is as bright when brightness is set to the lowest setting as my latest Palm at its highest.The removable/replaceable battery is certainly a plus. My recent Palm-based units all had factory-replaceable batteries. So far the life of a charge seems to be at least as long as my recent experience. Obviously if you're driving earphones all day long with the screen on bright you'll experience a limited life.The music and photo capabilities are nice, useful, and incidental. If I want to listen to serious music on the go, this won't replace my iPod any time soon -- but, then again, the replaceable battery is superior to Apple's solution! Camera, ditto, if you want serious pictures you won't get them with a Palm PC nor will you get them with your phone...get a Nikon.Bottom Line: I am pleased with this model for value and for versatility. I expect to use it for quite some time.
I'm a software developer / musician and I'm good at breaking Windows. I've had this laptop for about a month, and I absolutely love it. It's the first name brand (and non-pieced together from individual components) system I've ever owned. I was considering one of the Pentium 4 15.4&quot; systems or a 17&quot; display, but the battery life on those was unacceptable. I liked the appearance of this one better anyway...it's very sleek and attractive. And now for the actual review..... It took me about 5 minutes to take it out of the box, power it up, and start surfing the internet WiFi style through my DSL line with a Linksys wireless access point. Seriously, it was simple. I noticed that some people were complaining about the WiFi being 802.11b compliant instead of 802.11g. That shouldn't be an issue for anyone who just wants wireless internet access, since 802.11b (54 Mbps) is faster than any residential internet service out there (most are around1.5 Mbps). After testing it out a little, I upgraded the OS to XP Pro. It was not a smooth upgrade, and I ended up rendering the system unusable. So I formatted the hard drive and installed XP Pro from scratch and re-installed all the drivers, service packs and bundled apps that I wanted. Toshiba includes a DVD that lets you either do a full from-the-factory system restore or install any included apps individually. Thanks to Toshiba for that....I like to know exactly what is installed on my system and not have any traces of things that I don't want, and I hear that some companies do not provide separate software installations for people to do that. I had to call tech support to find out how to access the BIOS (to boot from the CD), since that info wasn't in any documentation. Once I got through (after waiting about 45 minutes), the person on the other end told me what I needed to know right away (Press F2 at boot in case you were wondering). I called support one other time (the contrast adjustment seemed to have a mind of it's own....it was because of a power saver setting) and got through much faster, and once again the Toshiba tech was helpful and speedy. I spent the first 3 days mostly installing and configuring things, and since then it's been running really smooth...probably better than if I had kept the factory installation. I'm running MS Visual Studio .NET with IIS and the SQL Server desktop engine...no complaints about performance. Photoshop runs well too. Everything about this system is awesome, except....It doesn't have a stereo line in (I'm gonna get a USB audio interface) and it feels very fragile (like if it were dropped it might explode into a hundred pieces). Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase.
I really want to like this product, and think there's a lot to like, especially at this price. But...I have a hard-riding car and have had the player cut out on me repeatedly. And I mean soft reboot, not skip. Which is annoying, but even worse because random play is not truly random! I.E. random play is the same pseudorandom sequence every time! This is miserable for mp3-cdrs.
This router is great. Easy to install and use. Works very well. I am using it with an all Macintosh (OS 9 and X) home network and works without a glitch.I am giving it 4 starts because I would like to have the option to add an external antenna to be able to get a better range.Besides that, it's great!
I got this from Buy.com when it was one sale and had a rebate. The Antec USB cooler does serve a very legitimate purpose: heat is a brutal enemy to laptop users everywhere -- especially if you like to use them around soft-top surfaces like bed mattresses or sofa cushions. This cooler will allow you to set it on any surface without worry it will overheat.However, with extended use, I've found that the cord can wear quite easily, and more often than not, the USB power cord stops powering the cooler unless it is positioned exactly right (it worked perfectly about four months or so before doing this). And while some reviewers have praised the Antec Cooler's blue neon light, my friends and I have found that it is much too bright as a signal that it is running; it can light up a dark room quite easily.This product is something good to have, and it definitely outclasses some of the competition, but I wouldn't spend over $20 for it.
Good printer if you print a LOT. If used occasionally, it's very hi cost per page because you will replace all cartridges frequently regardless of how much you've used it. But since the ink cartridges are only reservoirs (no electronics), I resorted to refilling them with bulk ink, which worked for about 4 refills. Then, the print head clogged up and I couldn't get it cleaned out. Had to junk the printer after one year of use.
I bought this to house my Canon XSi, several lenses (including a 70-200mmL f/4 which is LONG) as well as some nick-nacks. First problem I had was that I have the battery grip on my XSi and that proved to be a little too "tall" for where the camera should be oriented. On a positive note, with the attached L lens mentioned before with the hood connected to the camera, there was plenty of length.The shoulder straps are a bit hard to explain, but one review I read was able to describe it well. They just don't sit right.Because of this and a few other quips that don't need rehashing, I decided to order the Canon Professional Gagdet Bag. This bag is bigger, of a different orientation, and has more usable pockets as well as a removable and very comfortable shoulder strap. I rearraged and took out some pockets and made most all my expensive gear fit, BUT NEITHER BAG HOLDS WHAT THEY SAY THEY WILL!!! Just be aware of that. Perhaps there is a better bag, ie, bigger, out their, so I'll have to keep searching. Feel free to leave comments if you know of one such bag. For now, I'll stick with the Canon Pro Bag and use my North Face backpack for less fragile stuff. Hope this helps!
My daughter and I had these cameras with the dock 3 years ago and they were the best cameras we have ever had. Then the cameras broke, first hers and then mine. We were told that these camera's were not available anymore, but if we bought another kind, it would fit the dock. My daughter bought one and it did not fit the dock, nor was it half as good as the old camera.Recently, I typed the camera LS743 into Amazon Search and there it was! I bought two of them and they work perfectly.I thought, "Oh no! Once again something I love has gone off the market" but I am very pleasantly suprised by this.Thank you Amazon!Patsy Behrend
Very nice, fits the stand and the unit nicely...just wish it came with the Garmin product...ordering it as an accessory is okay, if you know you need it!
I've tried this with several radios, and all of them either didn't work at all, or were so awful and staticy it made the transmitter worthless. In our Prius, we had to actually old the ipod up near the roof to hear anything at any frequency. What a complete waste of money.
I got these after loosing my sony fontopias, for 30 bux, it's an amazing buy. The sound is definitely louder then normal earphonse, so i can save battery on my zune. The sound isolation is also amazing, but i give it a four because if you don't find a way to not let the buds bounce when you walk, it can create alot of thudding from the wire due to the isolation. Sound quality is top notch for sure though.
I considered this item for several months. I have a Mac mini, the computer for which this item was designed. I have a couple of printers and a scanner that I am constantly having to swap out and I like to keep my iPod dock connected to make that convenient to sync up. Also, I like to transfer files frequently with a USB thumbdrive.Also, I considered the firewire version which offered more ports and seemed therefore to represent a better value. I abandoned the firewire version when I learned that it lacked an AC power connection and therefore its ports were limited to the power supplied through the computer. I've dealt with hubs that lack power and some devices simply will not work on them.I thought this unit was overpriced given that other hubs provided the same functionality for less, but I was enticed by its aesthetic form factor with regard to the mac mini. With the unit connect via the supplied short USB cord, I gained two USB ports in the rear and two in the front. This was enough to clear my desk of wires that were standing by to swap out as needed. Now all my printers are connected and I have two convenient ports in front for the occaisional thumbdrive connection.The look is clean and I don't have to worry about which port has full power and which appliances require it. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a mac mini. Others may want to consider cheaper alternatives, although I think this form factor flatters the typical desktop setup better than most.
Wow... Targus must have changed the product but kept the TAP100 product name. What I recieved was a 10.75x4x4.25" 'shaving case' sized thing. Not at all what I was looking for or what is described. Ck out the Targus website for an accurate description and photo....
A couple of weeks ago I was trying to compose a shot using a run of the mill tripod with friction locked adjustments for side to side and vertical positioning. I was using a Canon 70-200 f2.8 with a 2x multiplier and a Rebel XTi. The object was small and rectangular and I wanted the sides and top of the photo to exactly align with the sides, top and bottom. Every attempt to rotate the lense in it's collar, or use the tripod's elevation clamp to set the top and bottom of the object resulted in overshoots or undershoots. Finally I gave up in frustration.I envisioned some WWII artilleryman madly cranking his gun into position using hand wheels for traverse and elevation. That's what I need! Without knowing what to call it, I began looking for a photographic equivalent. Eventually, I found the Bogen-Manfrotto Geared Head and ordered one. It arrived just hours ago and I couldn't be happier! I took that 400mm shot without any trouble composing it. No more pushing, loosening, tightening, cussing. It's pure pleasure, especially if you've gotten as frustrated as I have with friction adjusted tripods. I don't know why anybody would buy a ball head for a tripod when they can buy this instead.So, how does it work? The Bogen-Manfrotto 3275/410 mounts to the tripod plate using a standard 3/8 threaded hole. Once screwed down on the tripod mounting plate, the gear release knobs just behind the fine adjustment knobs allow large adjustments of side to side, up and down, and tilt. The fine adjustment knobs are sensitive enough to easily position the image in the frame without frustrating twisting and pushing of the tripod, lens or camera. Once in position, everything is so tight and solid that you can click the shutter button without a remote release and the picture still comes out great!The quick release mounting plate is a little tricky. It has a lever with a button. To release the plate, pull the lever to the side, then push the button to let the lever go to the end of its full travel. The lever will lock into position and the plate will lift right off. When you go to remount the plate, just push down. It trips the lock on the release lever and it snaps into the the clamped position.The mounting plate comes with both 1/4 and 3/8 studs to use either for the lens/camera or more equipment. A plastic/rubber insert prevents the studs from falling out, but allows the user to remove the stud they don't want to use. The studs have a slot large enough for a large coin or deadbolt house key, but are also knurled. I found finger tight was good enough for my initial trials.So, there you have it. I'm grinning from ear to ear. AND, it was dirt cheap compared to some ball heads I've seen. You could buy this gear head, wear it out, and buy another for the price of some ball heads, and never have to deal with friction clamps ever again.Why not 5 stars instead of 4? The gear release knobs have strong springs, and on my tripod head, one of them managed to catch my finger between it and the tripod head. This means I have a clearance problem between the lower gear knobs and my tripod head which limits the rotation to 350 degrees or so without tilting the head forward a little. If the base of the Bogen-Manfrotto 3275/410 were a 1/2 inch taller, I wouldn't have the clearance issue. The finish on the underside of the mounting plate looks a little crude, and gears need grease, I guess, and it gets on your hands. I would have given it four and a half stars, but Amazon's select list only allows 4 or 5, not something in between.But it works like a champ! Buy it! Just keep a rag handy for wiping your hands.
Like most other reviewers, I contemplated buying this lens for a long time. For me the concern was with the fact that I had never owned a prime lens before and I was worried about being limited to the one fixed focal length...would I find myself wanting to pull one of my zooms out of the bag all of the time to get the shot?Now, after owning this lens for a couple months I can say that concern is gone and I find that this lens is attached to my Canon 50D more than any other lens I own. This lens is simply amazing!I was also concerned about the APC sensor size "crop factor"...much has been made about that with regards to lens focal length. I just don't see the concern with this lens. The quality of shots that you can capture far outweigh the fact that this isn't a "true 50mm" on an APC sensor size digital camera. I suppose I can see the point made by some people that this not a great indoor "walk around" lens (because this is essentially an 80mm lens on an APC sensor sized camera), but all you have to do is step back from your subject a bit and you are fine. Also, the low light capabilities far exceed other any other similar lens which is a huge plus indoors. A good photographer wants to "fill the frame" anyway. I have loved this lens indoors.The depth of field this lens can achieve really opens up the creative possibilities. However, I have found that the images lose some sharpness wide open at f1.4 and as a result I have resorted to shooting at f2.0 when I want to open it up. I swear you could focus this lens on a pin head and I am amazed with the bokeh (background blur) produced.So far, the only negative I have is when I have switched the lens to manual focusing...I have had a hard time getting it to focus correctly. In all honesty though that may just be me and my skill level right now.This is truly a must have lens for any photographer at any skill level. Your creativity will soar and your shots will amaze...I promise!
I did some research and found some favorable reviews so I tried this one out. I had it for one day and went right back to my cheap, non-ergo keyboard (returned the MS4k shortly after). The keys are too difficult to press and the space bar is essentially unusable. Lest you think I just got a "lemon" I found many reviews on-line stating the same problem. I have since tried this one out in stores where I see it displayed, just to check. Every one has the exact same space-bar issue.BTW, after that I conducted some expanded research on ergo keyboards. I am currently using the Kinesis Freestyle split keyboard. I've used it for several months now and it blows all the cheap ergo's away, And the Kinesis really does relieve the stress in the hands and wrist from typing. I think amazon might even sell it.FYI, if you're serious about an ergo keyboard you really need to be prepared to spend a good amount of money (i.e. over $100).
Just a note on an excellent product:The TCON300, Oly's 3x connection lens for the Camedia E-10, already comes with a support arm. This support arm, however, is a special consideration for when the Li-Po Battery Grip and the TCON300 that's available for the E-10 are used in conjunction. The battery grip attaches to the bottom of the camera, rendering the standard support arm worthless.This is an excellent addition to the E-10 System, provided you're using the Li-Po Grip as well.
Unit is small and comes with a great carrying case and all the adapters you could require, however, the volume is poor. My laptop actually plays louder than this unit.
Well I got the product and it's working OK everything was great and fast shiping too.
I had one of these for 5 years. It finally died, only because the button covering wore thin from use and water got into where it wasn't suppose to. The batteries last a really long time and the timer is crucial! Other radios that don't have this feature run through batteries quickly.I bought a fancy CD radio from Sharper Image and it totally sucks. The batteries last about a week or two and it doesn't have a timer. What it does have is a sleep alarm that you can accidently hit and have go off in the middle of the night.I'm returning my Sharper Image radio and buying another Sony. Best $50 bucks I've ever spent. With the weather radio feature it can really come in handy.
Garbage, garbage, garbage. The left earbud stopped working a month after I got them. Even before they stopped working, they were mediocre quality. Too much bass and not very comfortable. Save your money and go with something else.
I have tried many HDTV antennas including Terk HDTV indoor, RCA ANT1251 Indoor Antenna, RCA ANT537 Indoor amplified tv antenna, and this one. Basically, Terk and RCA 1251 were useless. It didn't matter whether those were amplified or not. Those two didn't capture more than 5 HDTV channels. RCA 537 model was pretty good. Actually, it captured 5-10 HDTV channels and more regular channels if you play well enough with rabbit ear things. However, it consumes power and I decided to try this Philips one. At first, I was disappointed since it got only 3 HDTV channels, but as I move the ring antenna and rabbit ear ones, I have successfully got more than 5 HDTV channels. It is still not as good as RCA 537 model but if you don't want to use electricity, I think this one will work as good as most of other amplified antennas. As you know, the picture quality of HDTV channels are amazing once you get the signal. Usually better than cable tv HDTV channels.
I bought this printer recently and I love it! Very easy to figure out and prints great pictures. I wish it had a red eye reducer or something as I do not have a computer to hook up to. But, it crops pics and the quality of the cropped pics look almost as good as the full picture. I would also suggest if you are going to buy this printer, buy it from Amazon because I purchased this in a store and paid more for it :( But I am glad I got it and think its great. Highly recommend it.
I got this for a grandchild and they loved it. It gets really good reception and the sound is good.
I simply love this book. Love, Stars, all That, is a book about Gita who came to study in Berkly, California and her experiences in a culture which is way different than her own. I can relate to her experiences in an American college. The situations she goes through reminded me of my own experiences in an American school as well as my cousins and friends who came as international students. The incidents she encounter are hilarious.......definitely a good book to read.
I bought this 3 years ago, I like classical music. This has an exellent sound for its small body when you play it very loud. For our 1500 square foot condo, this is away too much. I regret I didn't buy the wave 1.....Now, bose has many features to accomodate the trends, please check their HP to learn before you order at Amazon.
I have purchased the combo player a few months back thinking that I can play my home made Video CDs (VCD). Though the on tha packing it says we can play Super VCDs, I was not able to play. After spending hours to reach the customer suppoert, the CSR asked me what is a SVCD (duh).Another CSR asked to send the player for service. I did. Finally they returned the player with a note &quot;Unable to test&quot; and they did not returned my sample vcd also.I was so happy that I was able to return this.Features with VCR were ok.Think twice before making any decision.
We installed our TV last night and overall we are very happy with our purchase. We took advantage of the sale at Target and after applying for their credit card, the price was way too attractive.I haven't adjusted any settings (even the ones recommended in quick reference manual) yet. Will do those things as time permits and will update this review if I come across something significant.I connected an existing cheap rabbit ears antenna to the TV and it scanned and found numerous SD and HD channels. HD off the air reception is just wonderful.This TV has only one antenna input. We have cable (no HD) coming out from co-axial cable and this rabbit ears antenna that also connects to the antenna via co-axial. Fortunately, I had a co-axial cable splitter (Y) and it worked perfectly. I connected cable output and antenna output to each of the inputs of Y splitter and connected the output of Y to TV. When I set the TV to the channel where cable is coming, TV automatically switches to cable channels and then I use cable remote to change the cable channels.Standard definition programs:SD, on the other hand, was worse than our 10-year old 27" CRT TV on some channels. What is interesting is, the advertisements looked very sharp, bright, and colorful. Programs themselves were mediocre. It is possible that the channels we tried either weren't recorded with best quality or not transmitted at best quality. I have to see how I can improve the quality of SD programs. We really don't want to subscribe to HD cable.HD Off-the-air programs:Way more than satisfactory to my eyes. If you go to a store and compared the screen of 237H to some other brand/model, you may find this inferior. Other brands "may be" really good or may be they were just setup that way on display. But, you will be very happy that you saved hundreds of $ since picture quality seems wonderful at home. (We also have a 61" Samsung HD DLP TV in the living room. So, I do know what to expect from a HD TV.)Panorama mode aspect:Panorama mode is disappointing on 237H. (Panorama mode streatches 4:3 picture to 16:9 in such a way that people and things in the middle of the picture don't look fat and stretched. The way they do it is by keeping the picture in the middle intact and streching progressively on the left and right sides of the picture.) Panorama mode on our main TV (DLP) is really smooth and we use it a lot, but on 237H it is very bad. I am not sure if we will ever use that aspect mode. The problem in 237H is that it looks like we are watching the TV through a fish bowl.Other:I have read some people complain that channel switching is slow. I haven't noticed anything like that. It worked fine for me.My TV has 2 HDMI inputs - I have read elsewhere that some people got only one HDMI input.The TV came with one HDMI cable, one power cable, quick reference poster, remote control + batteries, and a CD ROM. Manual is only in CD ROM - no book is supplied. You will be able to find the manual of 237V (almost identical TV) on the Internet.When the TV is powered off, a bright blue LED light comes on and it goes off when the TV is powered on. It is way too bright in the bed room; I have to cover it up with some tape. In a living room, it may act like a night light.It was very easy to setup - took me less than one hour to take down existing TV, place this TV, make all the connections, perform basic initial setup, and start watching (enjoying) the programs.Update 6/15/2007:Setup menu allows to disable (turn off) the bright blue LED in the front.No PIP buttons on the remote; you have to use setup menu to control PIP. Based on some threads on forums elsewhere on the Internet, PIP function has limitations.Yes, you can view the picture for full 178 degrees, but the picture quality starts deteriorate as you move away from the front.Still enjoying the product very much and very happy with the purchase.Update 6/18/2007:Standard definition picture quality is now acceptable after setting noise reduction to high and iDEA setting to black level control.Update 7/3/2007:My camera (Canon S2 IS) can shoot excellent video in VGA (640x480) resolution. When I play the video on my other DLP TV, it would stretch the video to fit the screen and blur the picture. 237T supports a display aspect called 1:1 which will show the video as it is without any stretching. I like this feature a lot - even though the picture size becomes small, the quality is very pleasing.
I bought this for my wife - who is not an "early adopter" of tech toys. Loading it with her entire file of photos and music was nearly effortless (I had already loaded the music on the desktop). After the initial "what's this???" and a five minute lesson on navigating the photo files and music listings, I couldn't get it away from her. Two long plane rides later (to visit family and show off her photo albums) she's now ready for the car radio accessory, and "when can we get a slide scanner???". So I think it was a hit...I selected it over the alternatives because of the added flexibility (I'm not locked into a particular source for music downloads) and its versitility. It's not the smallest on the market - and that may detract for some who what to carry it in their pocket or on their belt - but, being able to take our entire music collection along anywhere, show photos, and watch videos on something about the size of a couple of decks of cards, who's complaining...
Take heed: The big box stores are in it for the profit, and will try to sell you on expensive, gold-plated, super-air-cooled, "state-of-the-art" HDMI cables with fancy names and fancy packaging for $25-50. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY and fall for the gimmick. This cable costs less than $3 on Amazon and WORKS PERFECTLY. I am enjoying 1080HD off my Roku player thanks to this ridiculously inexpensive cable. Don't let them fool you. Thank goodness there is Amazon and retailers like that one I bought my cable from.
I purchased this lens for two reasons, the first to gain depth of field on close up subjects and the second to have a useful low light lens. It succeeds on both counts! I have tested it in a few different environments including outdoors at night and in music venues. If there is a limited out of light you can take great pictures without the use of a flash or tripod as the F1.8 lets in more than enough light. I almost got away without a tripod on a low lit street at night but there was a slight hint of shake in very poorly lit areas. I bought it mainly for concerts where I can use this without a flash and it works perfectly.When wanting to do close up sharp photographs of specific subjects, again this lens performs well making the subject sharp and stand out from the rest of the image.You wouldn't want this lens just for day to day photography as it is limited without the zoom but this is not what you would buy it for. It is compact and light and very easy to slip into your case for when you need to switch it over for those specific events or one off shots that are perfect for this lens.Very happy
I purchased the set of cartridges and installed them the way I always do. Neither cartridge worked. Yes, I know how to install them.
I bought this camera used, and it is just terrific. I am a beginner, and I can't imagine learning on anything else. The guy I bought it from said he broke into photography on it too. One of the best features is the macro setting for close up. It takes some practice, but once you accomplish it, your pictures look very professional. I would really recommend it for beginning and those wanting a camera that takes good close ups. It also takes great landscape pics as well.
***Update****I've had the Tv for 2 months now and I have the same opinion - a great unit. Of course, after only having plain cable, I just had to go out and upgrade to HD Cable. What a difference and well worth it.I did have some issues where some stations would break up or not come in. It turns out the cable connection was off of a splitter on a marginal line (quality-wise). Once I disconnected the spliter (disabled another room) all came in great. A stronger signal is required for digital/hd tv. Of course, none of this was the tvs problem.This is one rather large online purchase that I have no regrets about. Amazon was Amazing. The price dropped a total 4 times in a 30 day period after purchase and each time they credited my account. What a great company.-----------original review starts here------------I researched HD TVs for a long time going between LCD and Plasma; 42" vs 46"; all brands, etc. It wasn't long before I was able to narrow the selections down to only a handful of brands and models. In my opinion, the Samsung LNT-4665F 1080P won hands down based on both expert and customer reviews; price; and past experience with Amazon.I've not been disappointed. I purchased the set and received it 3 days ago. Hopefully, I'm not speaking too soon as I've not had it long enough to see if any idiosyncrysies develop, but so far, it's performed to all my expectations. The picture is great and the glare I was worried about is minimal if not non-existent. I've even downloaded the latest software release from AVSFORUM and updated the TV to the lastest release.The delivery was "white glove". They carried it to our upstairs bedroom, unpacked it and set it where I asked. They powered it up and attempted to connect the cable and DVD. I say attempted as they used the wrong connection port for the cable input but that's ok, they're delivery men, not audio visual experts. A simple switch of the cables and all was working. They asked if I wanted to keep the box and packing materials or if I wanted them to take it away. They took it away. Both fellows were very polite and professional.Between the time I bought it and before delivery, I noticed that Amazon had reduced the price another $30.00. I sent an email and they promptly credited my credit card account. So far, my shopping experience with Amazon after purchasing numerous items has been super.I would caution you though. Don't start checking the price of this tv months after you've purchased it - you'll be disappointed as the prices are droppping rapidly. My son purchased a Samsung 46" model (720P) earlier this year for about $2200 and it's now down to $1400.00. However, I'm sure had he purchased from Amazon, he would have realized a $300 to $500.00 savings over a chain store.
Good price, reasonable ship time, excellent product! This Sansa e260 is more than I expected. Great music, easy to find a tune, radio is good, pictures and video are good. Once I found out how to load the music into it with the album art I was very happy!
Having had several BELKIN USB hubs they ALL HAVE FAILED WITH DEAD PORTS IN A SHORT TIME &lt; 6 months.I bought more than one because my local stores only carry this brand. I would never buy another one but I have been forced to buy these hubs that keep failing.
This product does the timed recordings that I have wanted for a long time.If the complainers looked in the manual when they bought the product instead of typing complaints they would find the solution to their problems. For example, I get execellant recordings by charging the unit once a week a few days before my weekly show. My timed recording comes on while I am asleep. I record on battery power and have the display turned off during the recording (see menu settings). Like any AM radio it needs to be turned so its directional antenna picks up the station best and away from computer screens, etc. Set the recording to 64K if you want a little better recording. If you use the radio properly, it is great, very flexible, and the menus are well done and easy to use after looking at the manual once.
This is my third XM antenna headset. The first failed (antenna) in less than a year--replaced for 1/2 price. The second failed (also antenna) in a year and a half. This is my last try, at full price. I think the motion of running breaks the wire connection, but the recodings play although the antenna does not work. I've set up the way I fit the XM2Go so that the wire comes out straight without a loop. Hopefully this will help.The headset works very well and is reasonably comfortable.
Not sure why it's listed as Nikon 4730, but this appears to be ML-L3 in Nikon's catalog...As a D70 owner, I found this little device invaluable and would recommend it to anyone. The range is good and works as advertised. It's a bargain that is far more useful than you'd first imagine (camera shake, anyone?)
My daughter is very pleased with the Nano Miniblaster. She has two other mini speakers for her Nano but they are much larger than the Miniblaster.THE SOUND QUALITY IS VERY GOOD CONSIDERING ITS SIZE.
I added these to a Netgear Rangemax.Required a bit more configuration than the ads suggest, but not too much and well worth it.Increased the signal in each room by 50 - 100 %. I also got the ones with the ethernet plug-ins to connect to some wireless speakers to see how they compared and they rocked!.It all depends on what your priorities are; all wireless or a few plugs here and there. Regardless, Netgear equipmenet is the best.
Took longer to arrive than it said. Color is off from what I consider ivory. Color is darker than my phone.
I am very impressed with the quality of the system. I have tried playing CDs and MP3 disks and it works very well. The first player amazon.com shipped had a mechanical fault, but amazon.com promptly replaced it.
I bought this bag for my husband as a gift. He likes all the different compartments to store his ever growing collection of photography equipment. the only complaint is that you have to be sure and zip close the bag otherwise all the bags contents will spill out if the bag is picked up or moved. this can be easily remedied by some Velcro strips attached to the bottom of the bag.
Get any printer except the 2410 ! I own it and 75% of them have issues with Scanner bar Jammin. no help available for this . just buy another model.If you decide to buy anyway don't pay more than 40 bucks.
Purchased the Powershot A75 after extensive research approximately 2 1/2 years ago. Excellent everyday use camera (great photos and great ergonomics) for those who do not want an SLR. I was completely satisfied with the product until the display went bad on December 25, 2006. Display went dark with flashing horizontal lines and no photos could be taken. Since the camera was out of warranty, I decided to look for a new camera as repairing it would not be cost effective. While checking the new Canon camera line on their website, I found a Powershot A75 service advisory related to my problem. In addition, the advisory stated that Canon would pay for the shipping and repair the camera for free, regardless of the warranty status. I called Canon and spoke with a representative on December 26, 2006 and was told to mail the camera in for repair. Canon emailed me a prepaid UPS label and a service request the very next day. I shipped the camera to Canon on December 28. On January 3, 2007, I received an email from Canon stating the camera was received for repair. Also included was a link to their service center where I could track the repair progress. Estimated time to repair and return the camera was 10 working days. On Jannuary 11, I received an email staing camera was shipped on the 10th and would be delivered on the 12th. Fedex delivered the camera mid-morning on the 12th. The enclosed invoice (NO CHARGE) indicated Canon had replaced the CCD unit, updated the firmware and cleaned the camera. Checked out the camera and everything is working perfectly. This is OUTSTANDING customer support! Will I buy aother Canon product? ABSOLUTELY.
Ussually I am very fond of KLH pieces, but this one has left a very bad taste in my mouth. Going from my other KLH set to this one is like going from candy to eating what the dog left behind. Well I guess they aren't that bad.
Fits perfect for my HDX16-1370US and also for a Toshiba E205. i like the "E" logo on the strap. amazon doesn't mention that there are two hidden pockets in the bag, they are great!.Recommended
I love, love, love this binocular. It's waterproof, fogproof, rugged, well-balanced, and easy to handle (I can hold it one-handed and still adjust the focus easily). I'm rough on equipment, but haven't managed to do any damage to it despite constant use under some pretty yucky conditions (tossing in the car, taking out in heavy rainstorms, dangling from the backpack on hikes, etc.)No problem with or without glasses--the eyecups have nice, firm intermediate settings between the plain "in" and "out" options of most binoculars.The image quality is fantastic, even in dim dusk or dawn light. IMO, you can't do better in roof prism binoculars until you get up into the megabuck Swarovski range, and even given the slight image quality improvement (for two or three times the price), I'd still prefer the Pentax DCF for its handling and quick focus.
After buying a bunch of games for my PSP, I came to a sad realization; 32 MB of storage simply does not cut the mustard. I needed a new MemoryStick, and needed soon. After doing some browsing, I saw I was not getting one cheap, with most being at about $20-30, until I stumbled on this one. SanDisk is a company which I've relied on for quite a few things. Their products are usually top notch (and usually not the cheapest of all products..), so when I saw this deal (only 8 bucks!) I jumped for it. Not only do you get the 256 MB MemoryStick Pro Duo, but you also get an adapter so that you can fit the Pro Duo into a standard MemoryStick Port, like I have in my computer. This makes it easier to add songs or homebrew to my PSP, without having to plug in my PSP! All in all, excellent product, excellent price.
I took advantage of the "Free" shipping (6-10 days). What a mistake, It took three weeks to get it. I watched it sit in UPS terminals in 'somewhere' USA and I waited and waited. Free really means much longer than 10 days. I only used Amazon because the free shipping option made the price difference, but I would much rather pay an extra $10 and recieve the goods within the same life time. I won't make that mistake twice.
I'm sure most people are aware of how overpriced cords are in brick and mortar stores. Well, these are obviously considerably cheaper. Plus they arrived way sooner than I expected with no issues what so ever. What's more to ask?
This product is low quality. I am a lucky owner, it has basically worked for me on the DC adapter (car use), but it is flaky. It will not play most DVD+R or DVD-R format reliably, nor CD-R or CD+R. It generally handles DVD-ROM. Many folks have problems with Disc Read errors after a few months (Usually a dirty internal laser lens). [I've not had this issue.] Battery life on Normal is 2 hours, but you have to really work at it, power cycling the battery every few months. On "low/dimm" brightness the battery lasts a bit longer. On one of my units the drive motor is noisy, and spins up poorly. The power switches are flaky after a few months, and you have to sometimes fiddle with it. This is a problem when kids are watching in the car. Pluses: Car mount pack is nice. Remote control has always worked when batteries nickle cell is in good charge. Sound is fine on my unit, but many people report what appears to be a completely broken audio amplifier. [...] website is down, and phone support is useless. I would not pay more than $20 for a unit at this point (and $5 shipping or free). Unless you get a great price, or are a gambler and feel lucky, probably you should look elsewhere.
What can I say, here are some basic HDMI cables. I bought two and use one for my PS3 and one for my HTPC. They do exactly what I need and were at a great price. I will probably buy two more once I upgrade to HD with DirecTV and buy a new receiver because they work that well.
Why buy an iPod at 2-3 times the cost when you can get an iRiver that has everything you need in an mp3 player? This was a gift for someone, as I was so pleased with mine. User-friendly, easy to transfer your music files with their program (installation disc included), great sound.
Simple, grey, clean mouse pad. Exactly what I expected for the price. Does the job great. No complaints at all.
The only bad thing about this is the power adaptor that doesn't allow for anything else than 110V. Living in Norway I have to convert the voltage myself at an added cost. Almost all appliances bought today have adaptors covering the wide range of 100-240V.Apart from that it does the job as it should.
My review on the Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW:1. At its native resolution the text is so tiny it is hard to read, especially with all of the brightness. The brightness and contrast have minimal to no effect because of the light from the backlight bulbs is so strong and of course these bulbs are not adjustable.2. The colors are bright and vivid if viewing drawings and graphics since one does not what color the colors are supposed to be but if viewing photographic images where one knows what the colors should the colors are very unrealistic. It is nearly impossible watch DVDs because of the off colors. The monitor is incapable of producing pure black like when Star fields is the screensaver or on DVDs, which have black bands on the top and bottom.3. There is no easy way to contact Dell technical support because one needs a service tag and monitors do not have a service tag. I wasted over four hours with technical support because no one knows how to do anything but read back what is in the instruction manual on the CD. I did get another monitor shipped but it has the same design flaws as the original.4. The angle of view is extremely narrow, measured in inches. If I view the monitor just slightly to one side or up or down the colors are even more horrible.5. The monitor can be used with text if one uses 150% font size (at least I found one good thing about Dell's UltraSharp 2005FPW.My recommendation is 0.5 out of 5.0 (50% is the monitor and 50% is Dell's lack of tech support).Jim WinklerPlano, TX
I was looking for a star filter and this seemed to fit the bill. But the filter has a very agressive hatch pattern that is actually visible in some of my shots. this may be fine for your needs but wasn't what I expected.
Small but accurate GPS. Works right out of the box. For accessories, Buy the tomtom one case with strap and if you have more than one vehicle, get an extra gps car mount. A must for people who do home health care.
Its a nice product. I have looked at multiple levels of ND filters online, and decided to go with this level. It is not as strong as I wanted. However, it works perfectly if you combine it with a polarizing filter.
It installed as expected. It is easy to try installing these backwards. They won't seat if you do that (the directions alert you to this, but I of course did not read them until after I noticed direction mattered).Note if you buy 4 GB, Windows XP may only show a little over three. I'm not sure if the other 1 GB is reserved or just XP can't handle it.
I've recently gotten a hold of an old HP Laserjet 4 printer on Craigslist, but I didn't receive a serial cable for it. So, I ordered this and it came relatively quick (and the item was shipped out of the warehouse at the speed of light, but that's a different story). I plugged it into the printer and the computer, set up both the printer and the cable, and now everything works just fine. (Make sure, however, that you set up the computer and the printer to cooperate with each other or it simply won't print.)
This is a great drive. It is easily made into a region-free drive via tools found on the internet, and has been remarkable in its ability to read damaged discs that other drives (standalone and PC attached) refuse to process. With quality media, it actually lives up to its speed promises of 20X speed with 16X rated media (I'm having great luck with Verbatim DVD+R discs). At the price, I'm toying with the idea of buying another (for the same PC) just to use for input only.
a very nice complement to your digital camera. huge storage capacity. i am now shooting in a high resolution and still have some plenty of space to store pictures in. a cheap price for a 16GB card and its all worth it.
I have a mid-level home theatre setup including a Denon AVR, Denon SACD Player, A Panasonic Plasma TV, WDTV and PS3 console all hooked up together using HDMI cables. For Speakers I have the KEF IQ-series. I am a firm believer that interconnecting cables make a visible difference to the quality of your home theater experience. But to be fair, a consumer level setup like mine hardly requires or can justify $200 cables. The difference would be negligible at best. This cable is great value for money! It does contribute to sharper and clearer sound from my WDTV. As my amplifier does not route sound through HDMI and is a video pass-through only, I've connected my WDTV using this cable and the results are amazing! Would recommend to anyone with full confidence. Amazon's service was great. Product shipped on time and in good shape.Monster THXI100-FO4NF THX Certified Toslink Fiber Optic Audio Cable (4 feet)
Okay, the 5D with this lens shows someone who is clueless in how to use a macro lens like this one.I did the same thing she did, I bought this lens to learn and because I'm cheap and didn't want to spend nearly $1000 for the Canon 100mm IS L, which I now own as well.This lens compares to the Canon for IQ. Seriously, it compares fairly well. At least on my XTi and my 60D. My favorite picture came from this lens about 7 inches from a bunch of Toad Lillies. Just amazing!!!But, be prepared for a lens that feels like it came from China about 20 years ago. The thing seriously feels like it will fall apart if you twist too hard when you focus. It won't break, it just feels that cheap.And yes, the AF is loud. But this lens is useless for anything but macro and maybe some portrait with a tripod. In either case, you aren't using AF. I'm still not sure why they put AF on this lens.IQ is just below the Canon 100mm IS L.Build quality is toy quality.AF is functional, loud and pretty much in the way.Why 5 stars? Think of it. If you need a great macro lens and know how to use one, you can save abouit $600 over the non-IS Canon and $1000 over the IS version.I just got the MT-24EX and I've been learning (playing with) it on my Canon. Before I sell this one I'm going to get that overpriced Canon adapter and see what this lens can really do.
everything is good with the keyboard, keys responsive - a little to 'springy' for me.2 usb plugs you need to plug into the computer - then you get 3 usb ports on the keyboard. one directly above 11/12 number keys.* THE BIG GRIPE - moving the cap locks key to bottom right of keyboard (IN BETWEEN option and control!) and having another control key where caps lock normally is. ?!?!?!? How about keeping the keys where we're used to them. As a lefty, i NEED to access the option/control keys on the right.... i don't need an extra key in the middle to confuse me.it coulda been a contender....
This switch helped me bypass the factory amp in my 2001 Impala LS. The amp for some reason did not send out any bass to the speakers. Weird. This makes the bass bang! I have Pioneer speakers installed and they all sound great after this switch was installed. The only flaw is that the front and rear signals are reversed. I don't think it is making anything sound weird, but I know my chimes never came from the back speakers before. I can't complain!
I picked this out for christmas, and i am telling you this monitor rocks! I love it! Games look and play fantastic on it, text is very crisp and easy to read, no eyestrain, 170 degree vewing angle, it looks great from all angles,its slim space saving design, webpages look fantastic on it, you just can't beat the performance for the price. 6 months later I still love this monitor. This monitor has recieved very good reviews online and for good reason, its the best 17" monitor there is!
I bought this product as a gift so as to reward to reward selected participants for a job well done. I would indeed recommend it to anyone
This is just one of the few ATRAC CD players still available for purchase. Get it before it's gone forever.ATRAC: A technology that has revolutionized the way we listen to music.Just like the "electric car" was taken away because it was a threat to the oil industry, Sony's SonicStage and ATRAC3plus CD burning program has been discontinued probably because the music industry doesn't want to see an artists entire music repertoire burned onto one CDR.Are you aware of Sony's SonicStage and the ATRAC CD format available through this car stereo? If you're interested, I'm gonna tell you just how wonderful this CDR burning program really is. It has truly changed the way I listen to music, and the fact that I have put over a thousand of my CD's onto just a small box of CDR's to be played at work on my Sony ZS-XN30 boombox, my Sony D-NE10 Walkman, and my Sony CMT-HPR99XM home stereo in my bedroom, and my Sony MEX-1GP car stereo, similar to this unit here.Today, we take for granted that we can carry a whole music library with us and listen to it wherever we like. It was Sony that first made this possible with its audio compression technology ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding), which was introduced with the MiniDisc in 1992.ATRAC uses a variety of advanced technologies to analyze digital sound data, allowing it to reduce the size of that data while maintaining superb sound quality (ATRAC compresses music data to approximately 1/5 the data rate of a CD; ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus are able to compress music data to approximately 1/10 and 1/20 the data rate of a CD, respectively). This ability to reduce the size of data has enabled recording media to be made smaller and more tracks to be recorded on them, changing the way we listen to music.First of all, having an ATRAC CDR player for the car is the greatest thing because when you have ATRAC CDR's, you don't have to change CD's and endanger yourself while driving because it will seem like you won't have to change CD's for many weeks. One ATRAC CDR in the car will play practically forever. This one particular Sony car stereo, the MEX-1GP, has a removable faceplate that you can hook up to your computer and load up to one gig of your mp3's directly from the computer just in case you don't have a CD with you, at the time. So with this unit, you can play either, the radio, XM satellite (a program you pay for), the mp3's in the giga panel, or your CD's. What more do you want?Sony's SonicStage and ATRAC CDR burning program has been discontinued. Like I said, probably for legal reasons because it was just too damn wonderful to allow the world to continue to embrace. The music industry must have felt a whole new threat in new CD burning technology.All the boomboxes seem to have disappeared or they are selling at either a give-away cost, or at an extremely high price because some people out there know just how valuable they really are. A few years back, Sony created the program called SonicStage. You set this program up in your computer just like you would load Nero, or MusicMatch or any other way that you can burn CDR's on your computer. SonicStage is totally a Sony program where you can put all your CD's and your MP3's into a library and then burn CDR's that will hold up to nearly 33 hours of music on to one CDR, and with excellent sound quality. Actually, sounding far better than just transferring MP3's to a CDR as a data transfer.Now, all of a sudden, these Sony ATRAC CDR playing stereos (which include boomboxes, walkman's, and car stereo's) are suddenly discontinued and I believe it's a conspiracy to stop a fabulous music sharing option, however, that's not why I love the invention of the ATRAC CD player. Back in 2004, I bought my first ATRAC CD playing boombox (Sony ZS-XN30), not yet knowing what ATRAC even means. But the booklet instructed me to set up SonicStage in my computer so that I can now put lots of music on one CDR. Their advertisement was "Atrac3plus: 490 songs on one CD. Burning software supplied". That caught my interest so I set it up right away into my computer. Now I'm ready to burn some CDR's to play at work. To set up my library in SonicStage, I just started carrying over a few mp3's that I had, but then I started to load a bunch of CD's of music that represented a certain theme. I put all my "blues" collection CD's, plus some James Brown, Ray Charles, and other important blues singers into this SonicStage library. After I put all I had into the library, I ended up with about 27 hours of music. All "blues", and about 550 songs. I selected the burning option of 48 kps so that all my songs can be put on to one CDR. I carried all the songs over to the burning option and started the burn. This CDR took about 2 and a half hours to burn. Sure, that's a long time, but it was worth it. When the burn was complete, I put this Blues CDR into my Sony ZS-XN30, and pressed shuffle. After about 25 seconds of the unit needing to read the CD, song number 312 started to play. It even displayed the name of the song and the artist on the LCD screen. After that, it jumped to like song number 185, and that song played. It was suddenly so wonderful to hear songs shuffling without hearing CD changing noise and having a long delay like a multiple CD player (shuffling whole CD's). Instantly, this new CDR that I just made became the most valuable CD that I owned because it had so much on it. So, that Monday, I took my Sony boombox and my "blues" ATRAC CDR to work. Set it up, and hit shuffle. It played all day long. When I turned it off at my lunch hour, I came back, turned it back on, and it continued to play where it left off. That was great because this allows me to play the whole CD without hearing even one song repeated, all week long. By mid Thursday that week, the last song on the CDR finally played then the CD stopped. I've come to realize that Sony's SonicStage and the ATRAC CDR burning program is the greatest invention for storing music on a single hard copy unit. This is better than just floating all your mp3's in an inferior sound carrying unit like an ipod. How much music can your ipod hold? 60, 80, 100 hours? With Sony's ATRAC CD burning program, you can make 33 hour CDR's, and as many of them as you want. And all my ATRAC CDR's can be played on any Sony ATRAC CD player. I now have about 100 ATRAC CDR's and no reason to play any of my other CD's. I boxed them all up and put them away, never really needing them ever again. That is, not until the day I lose my last Sony ATRAC CDR player.So this is why I'm buying up as many Sony ATRAC CD players that I can so I can be set for life to always be able to play my ATRAC CDR's. It seems now (as of June 2008), Sony's car stereos that play ATRAC CD's are still only available through independent sources. You can't get them directly from Sony anymore. These units are discontinued. I don't know if you can set up SonicStage in your computer anymore as a new user. Call or write to Sony and learn more about ATRAC and see if we can bring this back, because this truly is the greatest breakthrough in storing and preserving all our favorite music. I don't think it got promoted very well. I'm loving my Sony MEX-1GP, and I've got the Sony CDX-GT710 (W) car stereo in my closet for my next classic car that I'll have in the future. I can't let ATRAC go.If you have any questions, call Sony at:1-800-222-7669 (Use 1-866-456-7669 for Digital Music Players)Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-12:00AM (Midnight) / Sat-Sun 9:00AM-8:00PM EST1-866-962-7669
I bought this item recently and I must admit I was a little sceptical before I received it with all the bad reviews and everything. However, now I can certainly say this is a great product I cannot imagine a day withoug using it. I provides you with great sound quality, awesome amount of space, long battery endurance and easy to use ability. If I had to find some weak points it would be only two small points: a) the support for this product is very limited, and neither the manual, nor the CD provided offer you any additional info besides the facts that you could figure out by yourself in about 1 hour. The other minus, is the hard disk background noise generated when recording with the built-in mic. However, this noise is not present when recording from an external mic, or other source.Great product and you will not regret spending a couple of hundred bucks for this.
I was expecting to get the Lenmar brand shown on the website but instead received the Accesory Power brand, However, I have been satisfied with the battery. It is rated at 800mah vs the 680mah of the Panaonic battery. It fits my FZ5 and charger as well as the OEM battery and it seems to last longer.
The VS-712EX is a great idea in a world where so many video and audio sources put a strain on the input assortment of your home theatre system.There are plenty of inputs on the Sima VS-712EX to accommodate almost everyone who has multiple digital video sources,with the ability to route all sources,digital or analog to a single output,making the need to guess which source you need to choose to watch what you want a thing of the past.It's too bad it doesn't work that way.When watching a DVD routed via the Sima VS-712EX,the video will black out every few minutes for a few seconds.When watching satelite TV the unit loses the picture every few minutes.When watching the VCR you lose the picture.Even air TV signals diappear into blackness while routed via this product.It is absolutely nerve racking!The only way I have been able to resolve this problem is unplug it,hook up your productoutputs to seperate inputs on your monitor and suffer finding the source you want to watch like you used to.You cannot rely on the VS-712EX for flawless viewing enjoyment.I give this product a NEGATIVE rating.Run as fast as you can from this product if you want to keep your sanity.Priced at well over $500.00,the Sima corporation should be ashamed to put this product on the consumer market.For the record,this is the second VS-712EX I've tried.The first one actually burned itself up internally after only two hours of use.I wish this one would.
I would purchase this product again. One warning... Be sure to use a high speed usb cable. Otherwise, the printing takes forever. Other than that, I love the product.
For under $10 including shipping I got a USB hub (gives you 2 extra ports) and a multicard reader. It's hard to beat that deal.The case is mostly metal with plastic only on the front and back bezels which is a nice change from the all-plastic design of most comparable devices in this price range. Activity LED? There is none which is good if like me, you already have enough distractions on your computer as it is.The USB connection is full-speed and the 2-ft cable provided is small enough for storage and doesn't obstruct your ports unlike devices with a short built-in USB plug. However, due to the nature of the mini USB to full USB cable, the HUB isn't powered.The bonus: If you have MicroSD cards in your cell phone or other portable devices then you don't need an adapter unlike what the description says. The device reads them through the TF (Transflash) port if you insert them face down.The minus:This combo does not read CF cards as advertised, leading me to believe that the manufacturer had another version with the larger CF slot(s) instead of the USB ports, for that I give this product 4 stars instead of 5 to an otherwise great device!
I enjoy having a cordless mouse. The only issue I have found I can't plug my USB key and my mouse USB in at th same time. when I do this the mouse does not respond. Other than that it is great.
I went to Hawaii and took over 400 8M pictures with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K camera. I even took almost a dozen videos (30 f/s) with plenty of room to spare. No problems at all. Very fast write times. The card reader with its own case is also a nice plus. You can't go wrong with this...
I've lost count of the number of times I've reset this unit to factory defaults - then it's the roll of the dice whether or not the setup wizard will find the thing on my network. When I've got everything configured, it will work great for awhile, but chances are that I'll have to spend an hour fooling with it before I can use it again. I upgraded the firmware to the latest on the LinkSys site, which seemed to help - but I'm singin' the blues again...
I just got this camera. It is definetely unique and has high build quality- none of that monotonous black plastic in bulbulous shapes. Has big buttons and easy to hold grip bumps. It actually feels and look pretty cool. The waterproof A-1 is about double the price, but then how many people actually dive with cameras (and of those divers, how many actually would use cameras?). I plan to use it while fishing, kayaking (some dunking), rafting, and horseback riding on the beach (salty and sweaty). The camera is all self contained- no lense cap- a nice thing- can't lose it. The viewfinder is great because I use glasses. Canon doesn't get lots of recognition with its P&amp;S (except for ELPH), but I think that they make good stuff. This one will have to prove me right (or wrong). I already have a drawerful of P&amp;S so I should be able to make a decent comparison. Ssome people have said that it looks like a toy- all the better to have subjects look at it amusingly. As for now, it is unique, ugly/cute, a good hand holder, quiet, quirky little brick with a good, bright viewfinder.
I have had my Garmin gps for 4 years now, and with my rough handling I finally broke the holder that snaps on the suction mount. I was please to see that Amazon sold the direct replacement for not much money. It snapped right together and I didn't have any problems.
The printer makes great looking prints, but be aware that if you don't do a lot of printing you may grow frustrated with this device. If you leave the printer for a few weeks without doing a print, either the ink will dry out or the nozzles will get clogged, often requiring the purchase of a new ink cartridge (and remember, you can't buy ink for this without also buying paper). Since I only print occasionally for specific purposes, this means that I'm only getting about 10 prints or so before I have to get a new cartridge. Kind of raises the per-print price. Too bad dye-sub costs so much.
Bought this printer in April. Probably printed 20 pages on it in 3 months since I have another printer hooked up. When it worked it printed great pictures. Ink cartridges ran run out too quickly though. In July it died. Got a "paper jam" error without any paper in it. Contacted HP service, which is overseas in Asia now. Mostly the rep read off what you can find on their web page. Most of the time I couldn't understand him anyway. It wasted 1 hr until they agreed to send a remanufactured one to replace the broken printer. 10 days later, the replacement showed up. All was well until the next morning. The color cartridge has some kind of leaked and I needed to run the clean cycle a few time to get it to print in color every time the printer sat for more than 12 hrs. With how little ink is in the HP 95, this was a problem. So I called them again this time I spoke to a supervisor. They sent another remanufactured printer. 10 days later is showed up. And guess what, it doesn't work. The second replacement will not power up. This was after the supervisor said he would make sure QA double checked the printer before it went out.... Currently I'm working with a case manager (one step higher than a supervisor), who is not very helpfully. It's been three days and still no solution. I originally bought a C4150, and they sent a c4180. Seems like there are a lot of broken 4180s. If they send back a 4150, I'll return it and get my money back and buy a Canon. Its too bad, my old HP printer is 7 yrs old and working great. I wanted an all in one to clear up some space..
Received in good condition and fast delivery. Product were tested and it performs as expected. Product found to be rigid in construction and good quality.
In order to get any results from this vacuum you must use the small straw attachments. Even then it is not very good. With the large attachments it will not pick up anything. It also does not work well as a dust blower. A can of compressed air has more power. I should have returned this item but I waited too long to do so. Save yourself some money and avoid this product.
Compared to the 2 tinny Dell packaged-with-pc speakers they replaced, the JBL Creature II speakers add impressive depth and dynamic range to music and voice. user interface is nice, too. ok, they look a little strange, but they've blended into my desk environment now. and for less than $60, too. great service from amazon, too.
I was looking for a better way to control the volume on my iPod when traveling on airplanes. This works fine.
I bought this printing after being extremly unpleased with my Dell 962 All In One Printer. This little HP has done wonders for me. I can print and print and print and am pleased with the quality everytime. Although it's not a printer with 4 individual color ink wells like my old Canon the quality is good. I bought this baby for less than 40 bucks and when I need to print something fast it gets the job done. I printed about 75 pages in less than 10 minutes, which is good for an inkjet and the pages had full text. Someone complained of noise, it's not the quietest thing but most of the many printers I have haven't been. What I think is a down side if the color cartridge isn't the cheapest, I haven't found it for less than $20 bucks. But I mean it's a really great printer for the price and try it yourself vs. listening to the naysayers who heavily gripe about a really cheap printer.
I really like this camera. Amazon did everything they said they would. It was a great experience.
I bought this to keep in my car so I wouldn't have to try and write everytime I need to remember something while I'm driving. Unfortunately it's cumbersome and not easy to use if you're driving. It's OK but I wouldn't buy it unless you're looking for something inexpensive and not to be used in the car. It's probably fine for classroom use but for driving you would need something different.
My interest in photography is new and I was looking for a camera that was small/light so I can carry it with me everywhere and with good auto mode to get me started and enough manual settings to keep me busy for a while. I bought this camera knowing it's primary drawback - long flash recycle times. However, I don't like using flash that much anyway, and was really impressed by so many of the other features that this tiny little camera offers - 6x optical zoom, Image stabilization and the manual control over the aperture and shutter speed. The only thing that I actually wish this camera had was the flip-and-twist LCD. I have now owned this camera for 6 months, taken 2500 pictures indoors, outdoors, snow, macro... I love the macro feature the best, this camera truly allows you to get within 1cm of the subject!!! I primarily have been shooting in aperture priority and shutter priority, with some fully manual attempts. Tested some of the scene modes but not all. For outdoor pics, the camera tends to blow out highlights but that is easily fixed by setting the exposure compensation to -1/3 stop. The colors and details are excellent and I am very happy with the image quality. I saw some reviews mention significant battery issues, but not using flash and using the GE/Sanyo Eneloop batteries I easily get ~400 pics and some videos, so I am happy :) Oh, btw, the videos are great and the IS really helps.
We have several of these units that are problematic. After talking with Ed in Logitech's Corporate Customer Service (510-795-8500) we were told that they do not support using these with:IBM THINKPAD T23 LAPTOPS -or-VIA Chipsets -or-USB 2.0Of course, we're still having problems with these units on machines that don't have items from the above list so I would probably try the Microsoft product first.
After about a year of daily use, I have to say this product has far exceeded my expectations. When I was considering the purchase, I wondered if it could justify the high price relative to other portable CD players...I think it does.As advertised, the 40 second anti-shock mechanism is all you'll need to keep your CD's from skipping as you move. I've put it to the test, trying manuevers that I thought would surely make it skip - it performs well in all but the most prolonged and vigorous pavement pounding. For some reason there is a small button on the side that activates and deactivates the anti-skip feature, it's not easy to hit the button by mistake, so it shouldn't be a problem.The other outstanding feature on this player is the very long battery life. I use mine about an hour every day, and two AA batteries last about a month.The jogging belt is nice. It's soft, comfortable, adjustable, easy to get off and on. There is a nylon mesh net on the outside where I keep a couple of extra batteries (just in case), and there's a small secondary pouch for keys or change. The CD player drops down into the main pouch which closes with velcro fastened flap. You have to tear open the velco flap to adjust the controls, which can be somewhat awkward while you're moving but it's a reasonable trade off knowing the player is secure.
I bought the Bytecc BT-300 to transfer a disk image from my old MAC Cube 20 GB HD to a new 80 GB HD. I experienced no problems. It worked like as charm!! Only wish it came with a firewire connection. The Cube only has USB 1.1 connections, so the transfer of 16 GB took over 10 hours.
Just bought the P15-S409. So far so good. Until I called support in Istanbul Turkey. Polite but only capable of telling me official Toshiba policies and not caring about actually solving the problem. To quote them: &quot;Toshiba does not support upgrades from XP Home to Pro&quot;. Well gee, I guess I'll throw this computer away and buy a new one. Nothing like having a product represented by a third party that doesn't give a.
Have you seen the price of skins for iPods? They're insanely overpriced. This little baby comes with a belt clip, armband, a screen cover, and a little metal piece to prop it up on a table. I've had it for a long time now, and it's stayed together just like it was new. A very nice product, and I recommend it to anyone with a Zen.
I've had this product for a couple years. I used to have an older Olympus digital camera. The Canon SD550 is a good choice for the money, especially since I didn't want to spend hundreds of extra dollars for some more megapixels. Nevertheless, I find that the Olympus camera took MUCH better night/dark pictures than this Canon. The Powershot is good for the "point and shoot" feature, and can take very nice pictures, but something about the way they come up doesn't compare to my old Olympus. The colors, contrast, and brightness just don't come out as sharp - you really have to TRY and take a great picture, while with some cameras (e.g., my old Olympus, friends' newer cameras) they just HAPPEN.Overall, this camera has been sturdy and has suited me well. I bought the Canon Powershot case for it, and it fits nicely.The battery life is pretty good, and it's been able to withstand my bouncing it around and dropping it. I'd recommend a warranty if you're like me.Conclusion: Nice camera for the price (which at the time was around $400 but should be much cheaper now). Could be better, but it's small and sturdy and has suited me well.
I bought the Philips PHDTV1 to replace a Terk TV1 rabbit ears and so far so good. With the Terk I could not finish watching a half an hour show without the signal dropping out (insanely annoying). Most of time I could not even get a decent signal on Channel 4, 5, 9 and 11. The Philips has solved all the headaches with receiving OTA broadcasts for me. I am now able to leave the antenna at a set position and receive all HDTV channels and even a few extra analog ones. As with all antennas you will have to mess around with the positioning. Oddly enough when it was on top of my 6ft entertainment center I was still getting a few dropouts. Now it is 3ft from the ground on the lower shelf, facing south and I am catching all the HDTV signals. On most channels I am getting a 65% or more out of 100 on the antenna meter, more importantly there are no dropouts. On channels 2 and 7 I am getting a whopping 98%. Depending on where you live you might get different results, I live in the lower east side of Manhattan. If I can get such great reception with so many skyscrapers and buildings around Im guessing it will work fine in other areas. Lastly the antenna does feel a bit cheap but its not a big deal. Set it and forget it, as long as it gets the job done. For the $20 it is definitely worth a try.
I don't know when my wife got this printer, but she had it before we got married, so it's been working just fine for over 4 years now. Scanner works fine with some 3rd party software we installed, the copy feature works fine. Prints all different sizes of paper. I have had no complaints with this little guy.
Its pretty crunk...30gigs n like 70 bucks works good...its a little big but hey it can do other stuff ipods can't so its all good
This case was sold as an accessory for the Canon S3 IS camera. It takes way too long to stuff the camera in this case to make it user friendly. I basically use it for protection when transporting the camera, but it is never used when carrying and shooting.Just a bit too skimpy.
This was a great purchase since it allows you to have an extra battery available, when needed. I find it helpful when going out of town, I will put a fully charged battery in before leaving and leave the other charging at home.
Exactly what I was looking for. Nothing fancy. The black has a bit of a matte finish to it, which I hadn't realized was in the description when you choose the color. But it was a nice surprise. Solid frame for a decent price.
I am very pleased with my xantrex Xpower Digital 400 Watt power Invertrer. I purchased it to use in my motor home for watching TV while dry camping. The Xantrex cooling fan only goes on when the system heats up so using it to watch TV the fan almost never goes on, this is big because most small inverters have very noisy cooing fans. The volt meter also gives me an idea of how much battery life is left in the RV system.
It works well. Can't see anything on the screen unless you are in front of it. Easy to put on.
My clock radio, too, was defective -- the motorized CD compartment door would not operate correctly. After several dozen attempts, the compartment opened only twice. The sound of the radio was terrific, though, and I was sorry to have to return it for credit.
This is a very good SD card. I use it for my camera and I can shoot faster. Good value for money.
Surprisingly good 16x power reasonably compact binos at a low price. About 1/3 longer when folded than the usual 10 by 25 binos, but a great deal closer and brighter. Mine arrived in black but with orange logos and an orange center focus dial that do not appear in the (outdated?) all-black photo of the item. I'm pleased with their performance as car glovebox, boating and cruise-ship glasses. I'm not a backyard birder but I imagine they would work well for any more or less stationery object. These don't pretend to compete with $300 binoculars so no use making comparisons. But for their budget price these are a pretty solid choice and I certainly am getting my money's worth.
I bought this at least a year ago after my factory HP TC1100 power supply cord got chopped in a tragic recliner accident. I am a student and a heavy computer user. I use this power supply several times a day most days. It has never had a problem...ever. I'm really surprised by all the negative reviews because in my opinion, the build quality is great. I noticed some people commented on the "loose" cord. This is a design feature to prevent the cord from breaking inside the insulation. The plug will easily yank out without straining the cord. The contact is good in my experience. I've wiggled the plug and have seen no interruption in power. I have noticed that if there is a power fault, the supply will shut itself off until unplugged from the wall and re-plugged in. This is a self-protective measure and I think is a good idea.I actually am here looking at getting the APP2001US adapter so I can charge my Blackberry from the in-line receptacle on the cord. I thought that seemed like a cool feature and would free up a USB port on my laptop.
Overall, this is an excellent portable GPS. I've used it for several long trips and it performs basically as advertised. It made a couple of address errors and it has a habit of telling you to make a turn just as you are ten feet from the corner. If you weren't ready and you are at any serious speed you shoot right past the corner. But this is an attention problem more than a flaw in the system. And, it rapidly recalculates the route to get you back on course. The one real drawback is easily discernible by looking at a picture of the device. It has controls on the sides, top and bottom. It is next to impossible to hold it in your hand without tripping one of these controls and fouling up whatever you were trying to do. This is an irritation they ought to fix.
I bought one of these for each of my kids (ages 12 and 17) for Christmas. I didn't want to buy an expensive camera that I would be upset about if they lost or broke, but I did want something that would be easy to use and take decent pictures. After Christmas, my daughter went on a trip with her school marching band and my son went on a trip with his Scout troop. They took about 600 pictures between the two of them, in pretty much every conceivable setting (indoor, outdoor, flash, low light, bright light) and I've been pretty impressed with the picture quality. Neither of them has complained about the camera being difficult to use, and they like the optical zoom. The only thing that keeps me from giving this camera a five-star rating is that I've had some difficulty downloading the pictures; it seems like both times my son has gone to download his pictures, we've messed around with it for a while, and it wasn't clear to me what it was we finally did to make it work. I'm also not crazy about the Kodak photo management software, but you don't really have to use that if you don't want to. Also, you will want to buy an SD memory card in addition to the camera because the built-in memory is minimal. That is something that wasn't made very clear when I bought it. Bottom line--an inexpensive, reasonably easy-to-use camera; good for snapshots or a kid's first "good" camera.
I have a mustang and wanted to replace the head unit with something compatible with my iPod. This harness fit perfectly and helped make the installation fairly easy.
I haven't used many all-in-one remotes, but I did my research and decided on the 550. I didn't like the design and lack of backlight on the 6xx series, and the 8xx series was way out of my price range at the time. The 550 had a nice design, was backlit, and most importantly &lt;$100.I'd prefer if the buttons were more rigid and offered more of a click instead of a soft-rubber press. Other than that the balance is good for the most frequently used buttons. The upper buttons require you to reposition the remote in your hand, but it hasn't bothered me.As for the web-interface, it isn't too bad. I don't have anything else to compare it to, but it sure beats looking up vendor codes in the back of a manual and programming every macro. It doesn't allow complete programability, but that was sacrificed for ease of use. It can get a little frustrating trying to find a particular setting, but being used to working on PCs, I have a good amount of patience.It has been a while since I had to contact support, 6+ months, but when I did, I received quick help. The first problem I had was with my Sony reciever. The Tuner function key is also used to change between FM and AM. After listening to the radio, turning the device off, and then using my "listen to radio" activity, the remote would turn on the receiver and then press the Tuner function key, thereby changing to AM and sending me searching through pages of buttons to find the Tuner input. I contacted support, within 72 hours I was sent an email stating that the problem should be resolved and to update my remote. Upon doing so, the problem was resolved! Maybe things have changed at Logitech, but they are one of my best "good customer service" stories...BTW, the remote contains a motion sensor that activates the LCD backlight. I too thought my remote was possesed until support informed me of the feature.In the end it has acheived my goal. I have had only one remote in use, for 4 devices, since I purchased the Harmony 550. All of my other remotes have been robbed of their batteries and gathered a good amount of dust.
Unfortunately, the cradle worked great, but the PDA itself died, so didn't need it after all. Again, was great that i had the choice to purchase it though at the available price.
I bought this because of the price. I use it regularly because it works well. You can vary the angle of your tablet by adjusting the support arm. It works great with my Ipad2!!!
These are great headphones! They are very comfortable compared to the others I have used. I ordered 2 for my sons because they like to take their headphones on the bus with them while riding to their athletic events. Being foldable makes them great to tuck into their sport bags. My sons really like them. I would recommend them to anyone!
Nice little travel tripod. I used it with a smallish DSLR setup and it was close to it's limit even there.
This is a great bag for my Canon S2. The camera easily fits inside and there is a small pocket in back that holds an extra set of batteries. People that complain about the camera's shoulder strap not fitting inside the bag are missing the point. The bag is designed so that the strap stays outside the bag so you can still use the strap to carry the camera. The Tamrac bag that some people are recommending has more padding and more space for extra stuff, but it is also much larger as well as more expensive. I'm careful with my camera, so I don't need a lot of padding. This is easily my favorite camera bag when I don't want to carry lots of accessories (lens adapters, etc.) with me.
This camera is easy to use, providing excellent features and clarity. The 12X optical zoom works well and is the highest I found shopping around. The image stabilization helps provide crisp images. My daughter shot some photos of orchids in Alaska that were beautiful.
After using this trackball I have issues going back to a normal mouse. Very easy to use and I've never had a problem with it.
This headset seemed ok when I got it. But....the headband is not adjustable and is too large for my head. I can't walk around and do things because it falls off. And as with all headsets that have the 90-degree connector, the wires break where they enter the connector and it stops working. It loses volume and then you start hearing an echo. These things don't last more than a couple of months even with exquisite care. I would much rather pay more and get a better one but it seems everything out there has the same design problems with the 90 degree cord. I'd much rather have a straight connection on the cord and can't imagine why they insist on this built-in obsolescence 90 degree connector.
These are the best headphones I've owned in this price range, and some of the best overall. No headphones can hold a candle to BOSE as far as comfort and sound quality are concerned. However, these headphones are a great alternative. I owned a pair of active noise cancelling head phones by Sony and they weren't even close to this quality. They sit well on my head, are aesthetically pleasing, and as advertised the Bass is ridiculous. There is a convenient control module to activate and adjust the bass level which is good because it allows for great flexibility. A couple negatives are that they can get kind of hot and also the module used to control bass is in an awkward spot and tends to fall off tables or get in the way. For $35-$55 (depending on the sale) these headphones are worth every penny. I would imagine these are excellent for gaming as well. When used on public transportation (even the NYC subway system) they do a good job in the noise cancelling department. I would highly recommend these if you don't have the money to spend on the BOSE headphones.
this NET-8 model is one APC surge protector that provides powerful protection for a reasonable price. And I really need the block space for transformers, etc.
I had no idea when I purchased this item from Amazon that it was used but for the price I figured I would give it a try since my dvd burner and dvd player died within days of each other. There is not much to say, I have been using it for 3 months now and it works great!
You can use this product for so many different things. I use it for my ipod, camera, and phone. It's protective and easy to use.
I wanted a general purpose lens for my everyday use and this one fills the bill nicely. The lens has a good solid feel, not too heavy, but not so light that you don't feel like you've attached a piece of cheap plastic to your camera body. I've had no problems with resolution throught the range of the lens except for a bit of softness at the edges at 300mm. The only issue I would mention is that the zoom ring is a little stiff for my taste. If you want a good, general purpose lens without having to pay the price of a Canon L series, this is a good bet. Optical stabilization would be nice, but it is available on the newest version of this lens.I shoot a lot and this lens seems to be rugged enough to stand up to difficult environments. For my purposes iit definitely was a good buy.
If you don't want to carry around too large of a bag for your camcorder, this is the bag for you. It is a perfect fit for your camcorder and its DVD case which is included in the kit. It is also nice how the case closes making it hard for anyone nearby to reach into the case. I highly recommend this product.
Works well for it's intended purpose, to protect my lens and keep it from getting scratched and chipped, easy insurance
This 56K Modem CF Card is very easy to use, just insert it into your pda's CF card slot and you are set. You have to install the 56K Modem software on your pc first, then use Microsoft ActiveSync to transfer the info to your pda. The whole process is fast and the directions that come with the 56K Modem CF Card are well-written and easy to follow.I highly recommend this product. (Before buying always do your research first to be sure the product is compatible with your pda).
Many users in internet complaint about the price and comparing this lens toTamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras. It is understandable. This lens is not perfect. it is not L quality means that the construction is not the highest possible quality. The zoom bar is not smooth at 17-35mm. Some people argued that it is purposely done so to prevent lens creep. But I prefer smooth zoom better. Overall The lens build quality is above average. At a glance it looks like 17-85mm or 28-135mm kit lens. But it is slightly better of the popular 40D kit lens. The difference is, the lens is surprisingly longer and heavier. It also has texture on the body.Quality of image is top notch, very sharp at most focal length, especially f/4. The IS works miraculously. This lens is one of the best in low light. However, it is a slightly soft wide open at f/2.8, and at wide open, the AF won't be accurate all the time.Although the lens hood is not included (it is $44 sold separately) I will say it is a good investment due to the image quality (sharp on edge, nice 'bokeh' or depth of field blur). Please visit my blog at radiantlite.com for more reviews.
I bought it because I thought I really needed it. I don't! It works fine on dust particles, but you really shouldn't attempt to clean the inside of your camera unless you really know what you are doing. I have worked with cameras for years, so I had no problems, but it's very expensive and possibly, fairly overrated! I wouldn't advise it for anyone, unless you have money to burn, then go ahead and grab one. It isn't bad, just too expensive for what you really get.
fits super snug which is great for the gym. get it for 1st gen nanos!!!
Works well on a WinTel PC, if you keep it on the same desktop as the PC. Keep away from any other cordless/wireless/radios or both will be adversely effected.The update software didn't make it fully functional for the Mac, but at least it sees it now.Be sure to keep a LARGE supply of batteries. They go faster than free food at a family reunion.
Wow Guys, Love this modem. I have been using it for about 3 months and it hasn't failed me once. Originally comcast had to activate something over the phone through the cable line but it hooked right up and even after changing systems the only thing you need to do is unplug it at the very most. I am pretty confident I would use this at a workplace with upto 63 computers. However, I am still curious how well it would hold up with such a workload.
Received quickly after order. It worked as advertized when installed in a MacBook 13inch (2006 model)
After reading the reviews on this item, I still ordered it with some fear and trepidation, planning on tapping my knowledgable son-in-law to bail me out. Not needed at all. Opened the box, plugged it in, hooked up the antenna and Windows XP did the rest. Connected within minutes of booting up the computer. It is working just fine and I am very pleased.
Although this seems to be a fairly well constructed cable for the price, it does not appear to be 1.3 compliant. Avoid the hype that it says it's for PS3. If your TV requires an HDMI 1.3 compliant cable, you will not get better than 1080i, or in my case, garbled video. Nowhere on the packaging could I find the spec, even on the MFR's web site.
I bought this as a gift and the recipient loves it. The sound is great for the size and the batteries last a long time. You can travel with the player secured in the dock. It even works with the Zen V-plus MP3 player except the player's too small for the travel dock to hold it securely. I highly recommend this item as an addition for any Zen Micro owner, it charges the player as well. Who says you need an IPOD?????
This printer would rate a 5, but I'm very disappointed with the manual feed. It rarely works, and when it does the print will invariably be rotated off-center. It's very frustrating, especially if you print postage online and are required to file for a refund!!Perhaps I received a faulty unit, but judging from the other reviews on here it appears this is a common problem with these printers. If it were not for the rebate, I would have returned this unit for something else. Cannot recommend.
I love this camera! It has a simple mode which takes great pictures for times when you don't have time to pose and it has customizable features for those times when you can play around with the settings (and/or you are an expert). Excellent color quality, no fuzziness so far, no complaints that I can think of. Well, I am having trouble having the camera recognized using Linux but that is just me probably. This camera is well worth the modest price.
This product is very helpful but there should be an 8x10 size. The 6x11 is much too small but the 9x12 is too large and bulky. Please come up with an in between. It is great to work with otherwize. The drawing tool is smooth and very easy to use. Just like pen and paper. The colors are amazing.
I have had a number of pairs of binoculars and these are by far the best. I didn't know if the zoom capacity would be sufficient when I ordered the binoculars; but it is more than enough. I have had problems in the past with other binoculars when I try to get just one image rather than two; but these binoculars adjust sufficiently close so that this isn't an issue.
This really is an amazing computer for the price & the size & the included bundle of software. Not to mention that this machine is whisper quiet!A few things to note:1. Be sure to get at least 512 MB of memory (RAM) for this machine -- 256 MB is really not enough to multitask effectively. But it is not a trivial task to open up this machine and add more memory, so you may want to bring it into your local Apple Store or Apple authorized reseller to have them install the extra memory for you.2. Some users have complained about "dim video" when plugging in their Mac minis to VGA monitors. A very useful fix for this issue is to simply go into the "Universal Access" system preference, and "enhance the contrast" using the slider bar within that system preference. That should almost certainly take care of the problem, although many users have not found this solution because it is located in an unintuitive place where people would not think of looking for a "contrast" control.3. If you're on the fence between diving into the world of Macintosh or not, there's a great MacWorld Magazine article comparing the Mac mini to a similarly-priced Dell machine here [...]Enjoy this machine! It's a great purchase!
The Zalman fan, installed on an AMD socket 939 board, to replace a poorly fitting fan, dropped the routine CPU operating temperature from 46 C. to 34 C. Installation was quick and easy, taking approximately 15 minutes. The fan is fairly quiet, although not silent. I would definitely replace other fans with this fan.
It's three months after I purchased one of these things, and bam! As of today, one of the sides simply doesn't work - or rather, it works if you jiggle the cord to just the right position.It's possible that its collapsable shape makes a person wrap the wire so it gets yanked - that'd probably do this. But I don't think I gave it really heavy use or a lot of pulls, so I'm not entirely happy.I'm no audiophile by any means, but the fidelity was pretty good while it worked. I heard subtexts to several songs, little added chords to songs that were just blurred into everything else on other (cheap) headphones.I never really liked the fact that it was shaded white on the outside, either.Overall, not a bad purchase in a way. But be darn careful with them. I'm probably not going to but them again as a replacement.
150 USD is not really an expensive price for a tape deck of this quality. That would be about 8 new CD's purchased in a store. Ten years ago tape decks cost more, but since cassette tapes are a quickly dying medium, lowering the price is the only enticement left. I have 150-200 cassette tapes with a mix of songs from about 1500 different CD's and albums, so even if I throw out 80-90% of my tapes that's still the equivalent of songs from 150+ different CD's. That would be an expensive replacement cost, let alone what the price of what 1500 CD's would cost. So a new cassette deck allows me access to those relatively few songs I still like.Phil Audio of Bangalore India didn't like the sound quality. He's listed some high quality equipment so he's familiar with audiophile level electronic equipment. He stated that the Sony deck doesn't sound as good as the specs listed. Sony's specs list 30 Hz-17,000 Hz +/-3dB for the widely available CrO2 high bias type II cassette tape. That's a relatively good range. The important thing to look for is the +/-3 dB value. If missing, the number given is almost meaningless. A tape deck performing at this level should sound adequate. If it doesn't then maybe the source material is of low quality. The other would be if Sony is lying about their specs, in that case they could be liable of [...] and a possible lawsuit. One would hope that a multi-billion dollar corporation like Sony wouldn't risk their reputation and lie about their equipment specs. That doesn't mean it couldn't happen. I own and have owned several Sony products and they've all worked well and as specified. So maybe something else is influencing the sound. I've looked at the specs of a similarly priced Onkyo tape deck. There a little lower at 30 Hz-14,000 Hz +/-3dB, but this is still good and would probably be adequate for most people and Onkyo is another high quality high fidelity electronics company. The one thing I would not consider is relying on the tape deck portion of mini stereo system. I'm mildly familiar with audiophile quality equipment. I have a Harman-Kardon cassette deck that lists 20-21,000 Hz +/-3dB for the lowest level type I tape that's exhibiting some problems after many, many years of use. When I first got this deck, I was a little thrown off by the sound because it played so high in the high frequency range. The low frequency sounds are still there for an adequately recorded tape, it's just with so many high frequencies it's not as immediately noticeable. So if one is listening to low fidelity sound equipment, their ear is becoming accustomed to it and to the probable boominess being used to compensate for the poor sound reproduction. It takes some time then to readjust to high quality sound and reproduction closer to what the musicians originally played at. I have owned a mini-stereo system by Aiwa and the tape deck on it ceased functioning after a few months. Another one lists the specs as 80-12,500 Hz 8dB. What does the "8dB" mean here... who knows. If you want to hear a bad tape player, get out your Sony Walkman (which makes no claim to good sound reproduction, but wasn't meant for that) out of the box and compare the sound of that Walkman to this tape deck to hear the sound difference. If you think the Walkman sounds better in comparison, then either you'll need to listen to this deck for a while to reprogram your ears, or this deck will be actually too high quality for you. If, however, this tape doesn't sound good enough one will then need to progress to higher quality audiophile cassette decks. Years back there was the famous Nakamichi Dragon with enough knobs to look like a missile launch facility or another Nakamichi cassette deck that was auto-reverse but that preserved the quality of a single direction motor that it would physically eject the tape, rotate it and reinsert it (you had to see it to believe it). Now tape decks at this level, if they even still exist, will probably be in the 4 digit price range by now. This Sony tape deck is a moderate level audiophile cassette tape player and at 150 USD is reasonably priced for a dying media (note that it is overpriced at 300 USD in some European countries).The one thing this tape deck deserves an F for is for their manual. I've read several manuals over the years and this one is nothing short of confusing. They combine the WE-475 and WE-675 into one manual. However, the WE-675 is so different that their are pages just dedicated to it. Also in several places they list: (for WE-675 only) and this includes for the automatic bias adjustment for type I, II, and IV cassettes, that seems to imply that the WE-475 doesn't do that. That would be unfathomable and would be unacceptable for a tape deck at this level. Also for playing and recording in Dolby, it lists (for WE-675 only) in places that if it wasn't for a photo where I could actually see the Dolby switch, I would have thought this tape deck didn't have Dolby, again which would be unacceptable at this price. So if you don't understand something in their manual, it's not you, it's Sony's fault.The one thing interesting in the Specifications section, is that Sony seems to imply that a type IV metal tape will play at 30 Hz-19,000 Hz +/-3dB, but has a line listed as: 30 Hz-13,000 Hz +/-3dB, -4dB recording. Now this is a confusing spec, but seems to imply that the tape deck will RECORD at a lower frequency range of 30-13,000 Hz +3dB -4dB (?) for a metal tape. Now this was something I've never considered before, that a tape deck would record at a lower level than it played at. Of course a tape recorded at 30-13,000 Hz will only be able to play back at 30-13,000 Hz, no matter what the machine. Let alone what it records at for the much more available type II tape. Now I don't know if this is just unique to this tape deck, which would be a serious negative mark, or whether all tape decks record at a different freq range than they play at and just don't mention it, and thus should give Sony a lot of credit for being honest to mention it.
The picture was quite spectacular for about 6 weeks and then it just faded to black. Even with a $400 'Performance Service Plan' we have been left to chase our tails, for several weeks, while Samsung and the contracted maintenance company stand idly by doing nothing.
this charger is more handy to travel with and accepts generic batteries, which saves money. also we like the flush to wall feature.
This item was offered as a suggested accessory to the Nikon Monarch ATB 8X42 Waterproof Binoculars that I purchased. I later also purchased the 12X42 Binoculars. This harness CAN NOT be attached to either pair of binoculars! The hook part of the snap is too thick to go through the strap eyelet on the binoculars.Other than that the harness is a well made quality product.
Tried many other solutions for scanning bills, etc. to PDF files. This is by far the best solution that is compatible with the Macintosh. Have had little problem with misfeeds and the software handles them very well. The OCR with the bundled Acrobat works reasonably well and is extremely easy to use.
My husband says this is the best there is! He is a professional hunter and he can track a fox 20 miles away! These goggles r the way to go if u like night hunting! I got them for him @ Christmas for killing wild hogs @ night & to keep I'm busy!
the SONY 75-300mm Telephoto lens is well and will provide exceptional performance. The lens is easy to use. The initial results are great. I am pleased with the product
I purchased a set of these to refurbish my grandfather's old MCS (Technics/Panasonic) speakers, which the foam had deteriorated around the edges. At first, I had planned on re-foaming the set, however these replacements were cheaper than a re-foam kit, so I figured why not? I got the set in short order, they fit perfectly in the old speaker box. I fired up the old beast, and these things sound great. Easily just as good as the old woofers, if not better. My only complaint is that it was a bit hard to find the markings for positive/negative, they're very small, and (unlike most speakers) it's not obvious. Most speakers either have one terminal smaller than the other, or one terminal colored red to easily differentiate which side is positive and which is negative, these have very small markings in the black plastic near the terminals that I didn't find easily, but did end up finding. That's not a huge deal, so I'm very happy with the product, and very happy that I can once again listen to my 33s!I should add that the description of this product is a little misleading, these are not "sub-woofers" as described, they are standard woofers intended for use as a replacement for standard un-powered speaker boxes used in home stereo sets (see my picture uploaded above).
This notebook has pretty much everything you could want in a notebook! It's a very nice package with a great balance of features, size, and battery life. The price is right too. It suspends and resumes in under 5 seconds each, is very stable (no crashes yet!), and solidly built. Having everything you need such as Firewire and 10/100 Ethernet built in saves you the cost of adding these feature and carrying around additional components. The DVD/CD-RW combo is nice as well.The only thing I would have liked to have seen is scroll buttons to accompany the touchpad like some other notebooks have. Regarding the users complaining about the drive clicking, it is completely normal! ALL drives make some noise when they access the disk, some are louder than others. The drive in this notebook is probably not the quietest drive around, but it's not the loudest I've heard either. They may be complaining simply out of lack of experience with many hard drives, or not used to a notebook where you're closer to it than a desktop and the louder fans may drown out the drive sounds.
Vacuum unit works great, but accessories do not fit well. Also if you use the micro cleaning attachment, the vacuum gets very hot.
I purchased this item to enhance the addition of a laptop to my family of computers. I got a Hawking Technology PC card to go with. Setup went flawlessly and I was networking in 30 minutes. And I may know my way around a computer but I'm no networking expert. I would highly reccomend this product for someone who wants to share one broadband connection but doesn't require the intra-computer file transfer be at a lightning speed that the &quot;G&quot; network would offer.
I purchased two of these. One works great and the other had sound problems.
Amateurs bought Nikon's VR marketing (3 stop advantage!) hype hook, line, and sinker and jumped on the VR bandwangon, abandoning this non-VR version of the lens, flooding the used market with their old non-VR lenses leaving an astonishing value on the table. Couple reasons why this lens, the non-VR version, might be a better choice for you. 1. Pros don't use VR all that much! No. They shoot at higher shutter speeds and turn VR on only when absolutely needed. (Amateurs leave it on when it's not needed/does nothing but suck the battery all the time.) 2. To that point, shooting at 1/250 - 1/500 is as good/better than VR as VR /can/ negatively impact your image in a subtle way... Pros shoot teles on a tripod (low-tech, tiz true, but nothing beats it...)or at a min of 1/250 shutter speed or higher 3. Below 200mm? Truthfully, you really don't need VR at all - almost ever. Many/most of the pics you take with this mid-range tele will be below 200mm. 4. VR drains batteries - badly. Expect the life of your battery to be cut by 1/3 if you leave VR on... 5. It's a tele... most amateurs shoot these outdoors when there's plenty of light, which is how I plan to use it. Shooting with a tele in a church or other indoor events? By all means, get the VR version. But then again if you're an event photographer who shoots with mid-telephoto lenses indoors, you probably ain't using this slow consumer lens in the first place. So, here's the VR "work around" shoot shutter priority at the highest shutter speed you can get away with above 1/250 minimally or 1/500th (you don't really need to go much higher). And just shoot. In bad (low) light, shoot in RAW. Let the picture underexpose up to two stops. It will look dim and like crap in your LCD. Who cares? Import it into your RAW editor, and bump up the exposure. There's your free "two stop advantage" that doesn't drain batteries.Finally, why is this a better value? Nikon had to cut some important corners to bring the VR version of this lens in at a $250 price point. The non-VR version has two ED elements. The VR version had only one. The non-VR version has a nice 9(!) blade aperture, the VR version 7. The non-VR version appears to be even more compact (judging from pictures/correct me if I'm wrong...)than the VR version - barely bigger than the kit lens at 55mm. It's a slightly better lens technically, and a near-astonishing value especially used.
This CD player is easy to use, the sound is great, and the earphones are comfortable - all features that were important to me. It has other, more advanced features that I probably never will use - but I knew that when I bought it. I do wish it had come with an AC adapter, since I use it primarily at home in bed.
These noise-reduction headphones were recommended at a workshop focusing on individuals who are on the autism spectrum. Because of the design (with the band that facilitates a non-slip fit), and it's ability to attenuate ambient noise, some of my clients have opted to wear these headphones to help them stay calm and organized within a range of environments. Knowing that these headphones are available for under $40.00, I was able purchase a set for clients to borrow while in-house, and have recommended them to families for personal use. Another positive is that they can be used with an MP-3. One potential draw-back, depending on the users sensitivity, is that the ear cups do not necessarily completely surround the ear.
I bought this lens a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't be more pleased. It does a great job in macro mode but also doubles as a tack sharp portrait lens. In addition I bought it through Amazon Warehouse Deals in "like new" condition at a $170 discount to a new one. If you don't need the waterproofing of the Pentax 100 f2.8 and the extra $350 plus, this could be the lens for you. I'm a very happy camper!
OK - Have had these just over a week and have watched 10 movies. They are getting broken in and sound better every day - so the 20 hour breakin period is certainly valid.We are using a Onkyo 805 @ 130 watt per channel to drive these guys and they are handling the power very well.These replaced a couple of Pinnacle Classic Gold Towers - wow - what a difference in the movie dialog. We were running the Pinnacle/Mission center match up at '63' on the Onkyo power scale. With the Bic mains/center combo - we are getting superior sound/dialog clarity at '58' on the Onkyo power scale. Two Dahlquist 12" down-firing subs backup the mains in both configurations. We use 12 gauge speaker wire and banana plugs for the whole system.For the front speaker system (these two DV64 Mains and the DV62CLR Center) costing less than $320 delivered to our front door - and putting out this quality of sound is really difficult to believe. But it is really true.I would (and am) recommend this system to anyone-eh.
The PR60 DC power supply I have is connected to communications equipment and provides a very well regulated and a very clean rock solid output for my 40A peak demands. The PR60 also nicely responds to quickly changing current demands with minimal voltage deviation as is necessary when using SSB equipment. The only complaint that I have is minor, but it does bug me. The PR60 is promoted as a 60 amp power supply, but if the duty cycle exceeds 50%, the sustainable current output capability drops off to 40 amps according to Tripp-Lite's documentation...something I did not know until after making the purchase, but a problem I have yet to encounter. IMy point is that if it is advertised as a rock solid 13.8 vdc @ 60 amps, it should have been engineered to do just that 100% of the time without the fine print part being necessary. Nevertheless, I would have no problem recommending the PR60 for use in ham radio and the like.
FINALLY!!! My ASUS G73J Republic of Gamers computer FITS INSIDE THE COMPUTER COMPARTMENT of this bag!I've been looking all over for a bag that will fit my mondo computer. This bag does the trick.I'm giving it only 4 stars, because it's a very basic bag. I don't much like the layout . . . here's why:Notice the two clips on the front . . . those clips attach the top of a front flap. You could put your coat in there & snap the clips on above it . . . but I hardly ever use that type of functionality. The pockets aren't as well organized for holding all my various computer gear as my old bag (Swiss Gear Ibex 17-Inch Notebook Backpack) which was awesome EXCEPT the old bag didn't handle my oversized computer well. (Actual computer dimensions: 17" x 13" x 2.5")I don't like it when things can fall out of a bag . . . and the storage inside that "clipped flap" (2 big mesh pockets) would be great for holding stuff, but don't have a zipper to secure the contents.SO . . . bottom line:Five stars for fitting my ASUS G73JMinus 1 star for mediocre bag layout & being such a "basic" bag.I'll use it for a while . . . and if I get to really like that flap, I'll upgrade back to 5 stars . . . but . . . for now . . . I would highly recommend this bag as a basic transport for your ASUS G73J.((EDIT)) . . . minus another star for lack of padding & the bag doesn't stand up on it's own. I replaced the bag with thisTargus Drifter II Backpack Designed for 17-Inch Laptop TSB239US (Black/Gray). . . a MUCH better bag! TheASUS G73JH-X3 Laptop Computerdoes NOT fit in the computer slot, but it DOES fit in the same compartment, is well padded as such, and even fits in that compartment WITH my backup computer (HP G60-535DX).
I purchased the Sony 400 disc mega changer just over a year ago. It worked OK for awhile and it has a lot of nice functions but shortly after the warranty expired the unit stopped reading discs properly then it stopped reading altogether. We took good care of the unit while it worked but you can only shine a turd for so long before it stinks. Sony offered to graciously repair the unit for $270. I declined and choose to go back to more dependable and less expensive options. Don't be fooled by the attractive price and functions this unit is built like a Turd.
I just got these today for Christmas and I'm in love with them. The sound quality is superb. I listen to everything from heavy metal to pop music and so far every song I've listened to sounds spectacular. They do an amazing job at blocking out sound. The only negative thing I could say is that they are VERY big. The headband sticks out pretty wide for me. I would def. recommend these headphones though, especially if you're an audiophile.
A lot of people have been saying this transmitter doesn't work like it's supposed to. That's not necessarily true; it's crap if you use it with batteries, but works well if you get the mobile power cord to go with it. I couldn't believe the difference. The transmitter DOES provide you with near CD quality sound through your radio, but since you must have the power cord to get that sound, I give it a low rating for misleading package information. Plus my cord that connects the transmitter to the power cord has a short in it after only three months, so if I move the transmitter at all, it clicks off. You're better off buying the Belkin kit that comes with the power cord; you'll save yourself a lot of money and grief.
Good quality, decent price, does what it is supposed to: helps cut haze and protects your lens.
This little device was pretty cheap but I must say the sound quality is better than I expected. It's also a lot easier to use than I thought it would be. The batteries last for a while too, so thats good. I would say if you need a recorder, this is really good for the price.
In order to use my N-Port software for my record recording I needed to buy a pre-amp to boost the signal with the N-Port device through the RCA cables. I also wanted to be able to use it with my Bose Wave Radio/CD player. I could record directly in other software packages through the USB connection on the turntable, but my perferred software could not use the USB source. I bought this unit because of it's simplicity, I didn't want to mess with adjustments and EQ settings. I got it yesterday and hooked it up and it works like a dream. The TC-750 improved the quality of my output signal and allowed me to use the software I perferred. It removed some distortion I was having on a certain record and the USB connection alone. Although it's more of a setup, it's definitely worth using for the improved sound quality.
Got this for my six year old who just had to have an ipod. This was a very economical and efficient way to fulfill her request. She loves it since it displays the song names, the shuffle does not. Radio option is also great. So easy to use and great sound. Could not have asked for a better deal on a great product. Both mom and daughter are thrilled!
I am finishing my dissertation.. and I recorded interviews with a handheld and I have been using this tape player from a friend.. and for playback it rocks. i was using a transcriber with footpedal and I never thought I would use a tape player. but the shoebox design makes it okay but more importantly I can hear so much more on this tape player than I could on the transcribers. For transcribing it does have a pretty big backspace (ie.. when I hit return for a second, it really rewinds)but I think it has great sound. My only advice - don't do interviews at Starbucks! :)
I had to order this battery for a patient of mine, she cannot find instore and was told to order online, the poor thing does not have a computer, No problems with it.
This cord was exactly what i needed and it works great! No problems, it's perfect for use with External HDD to Mac Mini. It is way faster than USB easy. Infact it's about 8X faster! I am glad i purchased it and it cam in 2 days with standard shipping.
Great hard case for the Zire 72. Great price. Does a great job of protecting the PDA. If you are looking for a hard case for the Zire 72 recommend this one.
Awesome manual features, and effective automatic features. You'll have great pictures no matter what mode you choose. And there are plenty to choose from. What an improvement over my Sony cybershot of 2 years ago. This thing is ultra-fast, and the battery life is substantialy long. Great movie clips too. not clunky, but slim, sleek and stylish, not to mention light weight and small enough to fit in your pocket comfortably. Definately the best point-and-shoot camera available at this point in time.
I was tired of trying to keep up with the tapes, charging, carrying, etc. of my old (2001) video camera. Whenever we wanted to use our old video camera, it was such a hassle and it was heavy!A friend showed me her PSV-352 and I was instantly hooked. It is soooooooo easy and tiny that I just throw it in my purse or backpack for the kids and we're off. We keep it in a basket on the counter so it's accessible at a moment's notice. Downloading the 60 minutes of video onto a CD is easy because the software is on the camera itself and it automatically loads. The video quality is amazing, plus, it runs on 2 AA batteries so no charging!!!! It's been great to tape the kids singing Happy Birthday to Grandma and Grandpa and send it to them via an email birthday card. You just scroll through each video to view and the kids love seeing themselves instantly and are more eager to "perform." As a busy working mother of two, this has been a joy to use and I highly recommend it. :)
The Sony ICD-SX25VTP - ($199.99 at Amazon.com and as low as $165.00 with other online merchants listed through Amazon.com) is light and compact digital voice recorder. After careful research, I decided to settle on this model because it comes with the Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred Voice-To-Print Software pre-packaged for a mere $20 than the Sony ICD-SX25 - $149.99. This software purchased separately is priced at $169 on Amazon.com.Otherwise the ICD-SX25VTP and ICD-SX25 are EXACTLY the same, it's just that one comes bundled with the VTP (Voice to Print) software.In addition, there are different types of Dragon Naturally Speaking software.They are the following:Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Standard - $83.99 listed on Amazon.com (not compatible with the Sony ICD-SX25VTP Digital Voice Recorder)Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Preferred - $169Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Professional - $679.99Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Medical - $969.99Therefore, it would be less expensive to purchase the SX25VTP for and additional $20 to $40 for the software, than to purchase them for the total price of $318.99 when purchased separately.It is best to read the manually thoroughly before use. I say this because it took me at least three (3) hours to figure out how to "train" my voice for the voice recognition part. The use of the transcription services can only be used in the ST setting. You must speak slowly for the software to transcribe the words accurately. If you are giving dictation, you must input certain commands to format the document, unless you don't mind doing a significant amount of editing after the document as been transcribed.The volume playback is low. However, after reading the manual for both the recorder and the software, I am please with this purchase.
My power company doesn't have a good record when it comes to voltage spikes and fluctuations. Recently there was a tremendous spike that took out my amplfier and almost took out my Qualia 003 HDTV Projector. I bought two of these and found out the voltage fluctuates from 115VAC to 126VAC. The unit converts the dirty AC to DC and then back to clean 123VAC. It will trip its own circuit breaker if a spike occurs saving your expensive equipment. This is a cheap and reliable insurance policy. It's heavy and in my book heavy is a good thing.
I already had the older, plastic SanDisk Cruzer 4GB and was fairly happy with it, except for one thing: the plastic casing is kind of flimsy.The regular Cruzer tends to flex quite a bit, and given that I keep it on my keychain, I had to be very cautious about the way I handle my keys. The only reason I didn't buy the Ti version was because they only made it up to the 2GB model.As soon as they came out with the 4GB, I jumped on it. This thing is fantastic! I've accidentally flung the thing onto a marble floor and on cement a few times and it keeps on ticking. It's not just an aesthetic, it really is durable (albeit not literally bullet-proof like ones I've seen...).I've had no glitches (despite the drops), and the U3 software that comes with it is great. I use Carry It Easy, which lets me synch my files between my work machine and my personal machine, which makes ensuring I have the most current files a very simple and quick button click away (although you can also automate it).Without the U3 software, in previous flash drives I've owned, I've had to manually copy and paste files, which can become daunting quickly when the drives began to rise above 1GB in capacity.Now, with the U3 software, it's a simple process, files are encrypted and password protected, both by the Carry-It-Easy software as well as the U3 "OS" -- the files are well-protected physically as well, with the metallic case.It's the best 4GB flash drive out there. The only thing that could replace it would be a larger capacity model in the same exact casing!
I have the 5x7 Ref Speakers in the back, The stock location is low so I put these up over them. Having a Convertable I loose some highs. Need I say they sound Great. I like Infinity because of their tweeters. They are not overly bright. Nice Smooth sound for Smooth Jazz Up to Hard Rock. Worthy product to get if your Highs are dropping.
Like the title says it simply works. My audio equipment is behind a solid cabinet door. I opened the box, plugged everything in, attached the emitters, and adjusted the sensor to fit just under the edge of the TV base. When I clicked the amplifier remote the amp came on. Clicked the DVD remote and it came on. It could not have been simpler or easier. I cannot attest to any late model audio or cable box equipment but for my needs this product is great.
The RCA Scenium 52" tv has a gorgeous 720p picture - the colors rival or are better than the best plasma monitors we have seen on the market today (2010). Because it is a projection tv, there is no pixelation. The set has a built in DVD player and a dual tuner. There are ample inputs and outputs. Our set is around 7 years old - which is longer than most of today's LCDs are expected to last - and we have never had a problem with it. We stream Netflix with an attached Wii. The sound is superb. While we have another 52" LCD network enabled tv in the family room, the RCA Scenium has, in many aspects, a better more vibrant picture.
The lens is really great I got the lens becuase im a skateboarder and when you record skate videos you need a wide lens or a fish eye. I got the lens very fast and they kept me up dated with the delivery. I got the lens kinda late last night so me and other friends didnt go to schooln becuase we wanted to skate and record and see how the lens was. The lens has a 5 year warrenty which is really great. Its in HD is its really a great fish eye lens.We were amazed by how close I could be to my friends face and still see more this upper body. Its a an amazing lens its built for skating.
If you dont look for really classy features, this one can hold as promised 320 DVDs/CDs. It is good for those who want to have all their stuff at a place easy to leaf through.
Attention others with small(ish) heads and ears: these headphones will be uncomfortable. The back piece kept hitting my back with each stride on the elliptical machine, and like others have mentioned, the ear buds will hurt your ears after a few minutes.I was very disappointed.Bottom line: Not for those with smaller heads and ears.
Board plane, put in ears, turn on noise canceling, sleep. Or listen to your movie (on your laptop)or their movie (using adapter that comes with unit) without going deaf competing with sounds around you. It does this and it fits in your pocket too. Sure Bose is best (and hundreds of $$ more), but you'll have to pack and unpack to get at Bose headset. (Oh, comes with three sets of earbuds--I use medium, my wife uses the small).
Great combination. Glad I got a card with a reader, as my computer was unable to read the SDHC card by itself. Worked fine with the reader. With my new 9.0mp camera, I was filling up 1.0GB cards too fast - the 4.0GB seemed to work well for me (I shoot everything at max resolution, JUST in case I get that "once-in-a-lifetime shot").
I had the USA spec unit professionally installed on my car and it was terrible, it emitted a loud squeak that overpowered the music in the quieter places. In between songs it was like feedback. The Dice unit still has a faint squeek that I can hear only sometimes between songs (and even that not all the time.) It never interferes with the actual song. Also the sound quality on the Dice is much better. I drive a 2002 325xi and I installed this unit myself with the helpful directions on you-tube provided by Dice. In a perfect world it would be perfect. Dice get's 5 stars more or less because it is 500% better than USA Spec. I can control the volume and the songs from my steering wheel. I don't have to do playlists or anything. The names of the songs go across the radio read out.I hope that helps.
Its amazing, works very well, its long and strong!! For your home or garage you can use this by a lot of ways
Before I get K10D, I experienced with Olympus E-500, CANON XTI, Nikon D80.I used Olympus E-500 to take lots vivid color pictures that I love very much, but no water resistance and no second Display window, also only 3 focus point makes it not so enjoyable. Same thing happen to Canon XTi, no water resistance and no second Display window make it little hard to use when you need to change settings. The Nikon D80 is a great camera but also have no water resistance and shake reducer build in on camera, the color tone of D80 isn't the kind that I would love. Finally I bought Pentax K10D, the feeling of the body,the water resistance, shake reducer,auto dust remove,vivid color tone,etc...makes me feel the K10D is the way to go. Only complaint would be the Limited Edition Lens are hard to get. Get it while you can!
The battery fits the Motorola two way radio perfectly I ben using the two way radio for some time now (3 months )and the battery hold charge for very long time if I need another battery I will buy it again from this seller.(tested and it works)
Well it's a good thing that I had a gift certificate for this item and thus didn't have to pay too much money. The headphones broke (one ear piece stopped working) fairly soon after I got it, which is typical with Aiwa and Sony. Finally, it no longer plays tapes but just the radio. Hmm I think I've had it for a year and a half??
I have found this product just what I wanted for those long airplane rides.Purchased "open box" and all worked as though it was new.Price was basically equivalent to those with a small screen. The swivel screen is a nice feature.Overall, very pleased.
This printer worked great for 20 or 30 pages.I have not been able to really get a print since. I get just close enough to get hope then it returns to "Media Not Loaded Correctly." I have wasted, literaly, DAYS trying to get this stupid thing to print. I will never buy an epson product agian.
Don't believe the Amazon promotional material for this product. I went on two very long trips across multiple states -- and traffic jams on highways and turnpikes and never raised one other user to compare notes with.
Good build quality for much less than some of the other camera bags that cost much more.Pros:-Rearrangeable / removable storage sections-Multiple Storage areas-Good padding-Looks like a normal backpack (does not scream "Steal Me")Cons-I do not like the straps for holding a tri-pod. Does not seem secure.-No good way to secure a mono-pod-Have not found any use for the straps on the front-Cannot "quickly" access camera
I bought this replacement lamp after having to return one I bought from a site that was selling it for almost half the price. That one had incorrect wiring on the connector so would not be testable without rewiring it, and probably voiding any warranty. I dont know if that one would have worked anyways.This lamp bulb was correctly wired and worked properly out of the box. Make sure to install it as soon as you receive it as the warranty is only 30 days I believe, whether you use it or not.
Exactly two months ago I bought this camera and spent $$$ upgrading the memory and got a battery pack. Yesterday the flash stopped working. I contacted Nikon and described the symptoms and the rep said to send it in. I had read all the glowing reviews posted here BEFORE I bought the camera and the one review that related a similiar flash problem...I thought his was a fluke.....NOT!!!! We have yet to see if I get my camera back from Nikon in a timely manner and the camera,itself, stays healthy.
I use the Microtek ScanMaker 4 in a professional setting as a web designer. The photos scan fairly fast so I have few complaints there. It has an optional tray that can be switched out for different mediums whether slideshow film, negatives, etc. Then, the flatbed on top is legal size, which is standard. I have mine plugged via scsi card and get decent speed.My primary complaint of this scanner is primarily the size. It takes up a large portion of my work desk and its heavy in terms of scanners of similar quality. It stands about 6&quot; high, about 13&quot; wide and 21&quot; deep (approximations).If you can get past the size of the machine, it's not bad. This model is no longer in production so you'll likely get it used. It's a decent little machine but I reckon it is becoming obsolete now.
It's true, CL has "improved" this product. In the process they ruined it. For one thing, they removed several features, for instance the new version does not have the removable fast file and lacks the slot for a label on the handle. Also, it is about 30% lighter, and obviously "cheaper" in many respects, e.g the sides are now lightweight nylon. I would be surprised if one of these new models holds up for even 30% as long as the old one. And it's UGLY: brown stitching on black faux leather looks awful!There is one actual improvement in the new one - it was easier to open flat on a table. And one possible improvement - the attachment of the handle is apparently different, but you can't really tell if it's any better because it is hidden on the new one.You can't blame Amazon - the new and the old one have the same UPC code (8585405012). But they are different part numbers: old = #60 2233002, new = #63-2400017-A.I am disgusted with Case Logic for this crass and brazen attempt to squeeze a few pennies out of the production cost at the cost of huge loss of quality. I'm not going to touch any of their products again - IMO they cannot be trusted.
Was purchased for school room use - very good output - DVD audio has adjustable output to make it louder on soft audio playing movies - excellent feature for classroom - very good audio output - fair/good speakers - not full theater but excellent for stereo output with good bass for three piece system - best bookshelf system at this price point. If this is for a theater consider using 5 piece system but first check if it is load enough. Only drawback is weight - the unit is heavy so you need to put it on a cart for school.
Very nice backdrop, but not ready to go when you get it!! Not sure what they are thinking...but, it is PRESSED very neatly in a nice square! This will take a hot iron and lots of water to get the creases out!! Once you do, the backdrop is very nice. I also have the cinnamon.
These speakers came with the Dell computer my company bought for my office. They're decent speakers, but have no shielding to speak of. I can't have my cell phone, even sitting idle, within ~4 feet of them, lest they spit static. I had a cheap mouse for a little while that had an unshielded wire, and these speakers spat static every time I moved the mouse unless I had the mouse cord far enough away from the speakers. The volume changes a lot for a small turn of the knob, which is a little annoying, but not critical. I've never really pushed the speakers to any loud volumes to check that end, though.
These filters are usually used simply to protect your lens. I bought this one for my Sony HDR-CX12 and CX7 cameras. It does the job but beware. Because of the unique design of the Sony lens with the built in shade you will lose the effect of the shade and this filter can cause some unwanted lens flares.
The product is working good and the time for me to get the product was great. i will order again in the future. Ken Girty
The plastic pieces related to holding the doors closed are very delicate. The one on the right side fell off and the plastic pin holding it broke. I now have to use a rubber band to keep the right door shut!
Propt and awesome. Did not have to wait long and found product ignificantly cheaper than the market price else where.
Great product.The LTB Q-BEAN wireless headphone allows me to listen to football games without disturbing the rest of the family. I've had dedicated wireless headphones in the past, but they suffered from one or more of the following:1: Unstable sound quality and or noise as I moved around the house2: Short range3: Uncomfortable head phonesThe Q-BEAN has great range, doesn't drop out anywhere in my house and I haven't had any interference so far (4 weeks).I use the Q-BEAN with my existing Sennheiser PXC250 Noise Canceling Headphones and couldn't be happier.Tom Pickrell
I was expecting a better visual field for the binoculars. They are good but not great.
The camera in general is not bad and in fact affordable, very useful features, but quality of pictures is not too exciting. Works just fine. Pictures made at night are not good.
The product is fine, but Apple probably has the worst customer support I have ever experienced. Their amount of topics on their on-line support is not broad enough. It is only helpful if you have very simple problems (like if you're having problems ejecting a CD from your drive), but for more complicated problems the on-line support is completely useless. Their phone support is even worse. I waited on the phone for 45 minutes to talk to a customer support person so he can tell me he would only help me if I paid more money. Next time I'll buy a PC with Dell or Gateway. Like I wrote, the product is fine, but part of the reason for choosing a particular PC is for customer support. Because I believe Apple's customer support to be horrid, I will not be purchasing another Apple product for a very long time.
I could not be happier with my Sigma EM-140 DG Macro Ring Flash. I looked into many different products and read numerous reviews. After some serious thought, I decided to go for this quality ring flash. It is well worth the cost. This product easily attaches to my lens and produces beautiful results. I use this flash daily to document dental issues, before and afters of cases treated. One complaint would be the instruction manual, which seems to be less than useless. I think the average user can figure this flash out on their own.
This eyepiece aboslutely provides the widest true field of view I have ever gotten from my telescope. When combined with a focal reducer, it's like getting a whole new scope! The only downside is that when I combine it with a focal reducer (Orion 6.3 flattener/reducer), I can no longer use my diagonal, as I cna't bring it into focus. If I remove the diagonal, however, there are no problems.Fantastic eyepiece.I would add one caveat - namely, if you are planning to use this with a SCT, make sure the internal baffle tube is wide enough to support such a wide field of view. Otherwise, you may experience some vinetting. I own a 9.25" SCT and it works great.
This printer is a very good value and always works great. Amazon had the best price we could find. I would highly recommend this printer to everyone. We are very pleased with the quality of the print.
I love this case. Black with brown piping trim looks sharp, and the case is handy -- cover flips up over headphones easily, magnets bring it back down crisply and keep it closed, controls are usable through the case, and it fits just right -- plenty snug but not too tight after the first or second time you put your player in it. The belt clip works well, too, although it might have been nice to have one that turned to use as a kick-stand. All in all, though, very nice.
This transmitter is OK but does not have real great high and low frequency response. I live in the high desert north of Los Angeles and there are 4 or 5 frequencies I found to tune to that have no radio broadcast on them. Even with a clear FM channel the high and low frequency response is distorted when the volume on my 2002 Accord is turned up more than half way. Since I got a new vehicle with a direct connection via 1.5mm cord to the stereo system, I have no distortion even at full volume. This product is a good but not great solution to using your iPod in your vehicle if you do not have a direct connection.
The batteries arrived quickly, were as they were described and are working great!!
Replaced the fax/modem card in a gateway fx4710 with this unit and it works flawlessly. Windows Vista premium found the appropriate drivers without me having to install anything or even open the cd.
This burner is amazing! It came with pretty good instructions and had great software. It could have used a little bit more instructions on using the software, but still great! It burns as fast as 12x on regular cd-r's which is awesome! But you must have a Cd-r of all speeds or up to 12x speed or else you can only burn on 8x! But anyways! I give this thing 5 stars because it performs to my needs and is fast!
I've got 3 of these now and I love them. The slide out action is smooth, they're easily stackable, and they look good. I still need to do some serious sorting and actually fill out the inventory list at the front. I might get a few more for my music CDs. Build quality is good, haven't had anything break on any of them so far. I don't really abuse them, but the one I have my "most played" game CDs in gets plenty of use.Not much to say, they work, haven't had one break, good product if you need it.
On short, this is one of the best cases I have come across for home use. Very well made, and how many cases have a door latch? Athlon approved 300w power supply.
Works as promised. Hooked it up and it operates without issue. Seems like a good solution for me since I have no place to put other components near the tv.
I've never used a fisheye lens before, and it was unnerving to read some reviews on how difficult it is to use, but I found it easy and a lot of fun. You just need to keep in mind, the closer your subject is, the more apparent the distortion is going to be. That's it. Also, the lens is really more appropriate for full frame sensors. It is fantastic on my 5D Mark II, however the crop on my 20D nearly eliminates all of the fisheye distortion.There is some chromatic aberration around the corners of images, but nothing that is unacceptable. The manual focus ring is very smooth and it locks up from end to end (i.e. the ring doesn't move past infinity). The mechanical noise from the automatic focus is a little loud compared to other lenses in my kit, and it has a hard time focusing in dim lighting, however in most cases with this lens I'll be focusing manually.Overall, a great lens for the price that's churning out a lot of interesting photos.
These were great! Easy to use, easy to replace, would definitely buy again!These were shipped very quickly and arrived right on time.
Great piece of additional equipment for Nikon D100. Item functions as expected. Now I have to buy a new camera bag.
Netgear wants to charge you for help with installing router. If you are not computer sauvy be careful. Don't buy a contract.
I bought a refurbished 62HM195 and I couldn't be happier. My only complaint is that the set does not perform miracles with standard def signals, and honestly standard def at 62" looks pretty marginal. HD signals are out of this world. Deep blacks, superb sharpness, no detectable DLP rainbow effect. Perfect.No comments on sound quality since I use my home theater.TV Guide works perfectly, but only after many calls to Toshiba. It turns out that the TV had disabled the channel it needed for the signal. Once that was corrected, it has worked absolutely flawlessly.As for the fans, I do not notice noise except when the TV is shut down and they run for a while to cool the set. They certainly are not heard over the TV sound in any normal circumstances.Bulb life? Unknown. I'm only a few months into ownership.Frustrated by the remote, would not operate some components. Put it away and bought a harmony. Do the same and ssave yourself some pain.
I was looking for a GPS that I could use in my work van and "borrow" on the weekends and mount it on my motorcycle.It really can't be any easier to use. The touch screen even works with gloves on.But I can't recommend it for use on a motorcycle. The screen isn't bright enough on a sunny day. It would also need a place to tie a lanyard to it so I could tie it off to the handle bars.I wonder how much longer it will be before I can get a GPS that projects onto the visor of my helmet?
First, I needed to get a new clock radio that had a headphone jack. I have tinnitus (rining ears) and I have a small pillow speaker that is just enough of talk radio which helps me drown out the humming noise in my head so I can get to sleep. The jack works great, and the digital tuner is excellent in pulling in AM stations, even from distant cities. I've been getting about an additional 40 minutes of sleep with the new clock radio, which is Platinum for me!!All the complaints I've read about the bright orange screen are true, and I can't just turn the radio around, as I have the jack cord coming out of the side, but I figured out a neat trick. I went to an auto parts store (Pep Boys, Auto Zone, Advanced, etc., or any well stocked accessorizing type parts store) and bought a $5 roll of plastic window tint. This stuff is like "colorforms" I remember when I was a kid. It just sticks on any flat surface, there is no glue, etc. and you call peel it off. The roll I bought is about 4" wide and designed to put a strip of tint on the top few inches of an automobile windshield to reduce glare.A pair of scissors and an exacto knife on a bunch of newspapers, and I had cut out of the roll a tint insert to fit right over and stick on the screen. The touch screen still works, and the glare is all together gone!One complaint I have is the fact that there are only 5 AM and 5 PM presets. This tuner works so good and pulls in so many stations, I could easily use another 5 presets on each band. I do not use the speakers that often, but when I do, I am surprised how well the separation works and the music fills the room without being loud or brassy.Not really a complaint, but if I need to use the alarm, I have to remove the jack in order for the alarm to be loud. I rarely have to use the alarm though, as my problem is not getting enough sleep from the tinnitus instead of oversleeping.Nevertheless, I highly recommend this clock radio.
Thumbs down for documentation and support, but cudo's for device effectiveness!If you can survive the initial realization that the adapter you bought just doesn't work per the instructions that were supplied with the purchase, if you can put up with inneffective support responses, and if you have enough moxie to search the internet for instructions for similar products, you will realize that the instructions that come with the device are not up to date with the simplified steps needed for Windows XP installations.Windows XP does not require the software supplied with the adapter, so you don't have to worry about not having a floppy disc drive (floppy is supplied). Just set the printer "Port" properties to the USB001 ""Virtual Printer Port for USB". then "go to town" printing.Once working, I think it runs twice as fast as the old parallel set up.Micro Innovations needs to recogize the need for update to printed instructions in their website to help newbies like me (You can't even get a manual download from website). I lost a day working on trial & error set-ups that wouldn't work.
I'm impressed with this scanner, and currently use the USB 2.0 speed. Needless to say, speed is the keyword here! I am so sick of slow scanners - they drove me nuts for years. Let's get to the facts: I wrote to Canon with questions before purchasing this item. The unit scans at 4 msec / line (at 600 dpi), and 8 msec / line (at 1200 dpi) for either color or black and white. This is twice as fast as the Epson brands I was considering with USB 2.0 capability. In addition to that, a friend of mine swears that Canon twain drivers are the best quality. The only downfall about this unit is that it's kind of noisy, which surprised me. My Canon scanner at work is silent as a mouse. But, I'd take speed over silence anyday, and the quality is excellent too. Epson is a great brand, but this scanner by takes the cake.
These headphones are a big improvement over the standard earbuds. Needed something inexpensive that can handle heavy wear from kids and I can't imagine anything in this price range sounding better than these.
First off, I'm reallly happy with these earphones. The sound quality is great, significantly better then my last pair of similar priced headphones (actually these were cheaper).There are two downsides.One: The asymetrical cords are OVERexxagerated resulting in all the weight being on the short ear and it's more likely to fall out. The long end it too long, but that's not so much an issue (i daisy chained it). The total length of the cord is fine, pretty long- but not too long.Other downside:The "muffs" on the ears are not very good. They're much more flimsy then my last pair, and do not isolate nearly as much. Worse yet for some,the effect of the poor isolation is much weaker base. Luckily, I switched with the spairs from my old pair of headphones (lost) and benefited from this better sound quality,with the same old muffs.My conclusion:Great Price! Great Sound! Two caveats: take heed.
The fourth time I plugged it into the cigarette lighter the light didn't come on. I kept trying, pushing it in, but no power. I plugged something else into the socket and it worked, so I plugged the transmitter in again, but still no juice. I don't think I used the thing more than 3 hours total. It worked well for those three hours, though. Piece of junk.
One of the connecting ends was partially intermittent. You can shake it and make the signal go in and out.
When I take my dogs for a walk I listen to books on tape so I ordered this personal cassette player because it said auto reverse. It is very light, easy to use and good sound, but not auto reverse.
Bought this to use with the 4-port PS/2 KVM switch, for a newly purchased computer tower. It is not acceptable, for the reason it does not transmit keypresses while any other key is being held down. I type 60-80 wpm - so about half my key strokes are dropped unless I type v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y. Had to destroy the packaging to get the product out, so I'm junking it. Also bought an Adesso - it works perfectly.
I cant imagine how I ever got along without my TOMTOM all these years, makes traveling fun and is easy to operate. The one draw back is that on this model you have to pay for map updates and that can run into some money.
Frankly, this product is over featured for me. I was not looking for something to enable TV on Cell phone for me. I mostly work from home and was looking to have something which enabled me to watch TV while working or sometimes to watch TV in bed (without buying one). I do not own a TV (I only have a projector). So this really fit the bill.My feedback:Good quality (both picture and sound)On my home LAN consumes 2.5-3.5 kbps (kilo bits)I've tried to connect it from the public network and it worked like a breeze (enable UPnP for it)Very easy to setup.I did not figure out how it works till i bought it and configured it. For those who are curious:Its got it's own tuner (which does not let you watch paid channels like HBO etc).But this device can also be setup to sit between your cable box and TV. So it can unicast (it does not broadcast).
Tech support is even more important than warrantee or reputation as the earlier message reads. It seems that brand is of no consequence today, as the customer support makes the warrantee either good or bad, or even useless, as this one seems to be. I've about had it with customer &quot;support&quot; telling me to mail back the item at my own expense. I think I will try another brand.
I just wanted to let you know that the head does not have a bubble level that is ubiquitous nowadays. I recommend it if you need a good solid portable leg and want to use a separate bubble level or change the head anyway.I strongly recommend Slik AF2100 pistol grip head for this tripod leg. As a travel tripod I couldn't find a better combination at any price range.
These are the nicest earbuds I have ever owned! The three adjustable ear pieces are really convenient and create a really nice custom-feeling fit (even for those of us with small ears!). The cord keeper is also really convenient and keeps that entire mess of cable out of the way that you usally get with other earphones. The sound quality is very nice, as the ear buds themselves block out excess noise. I have danced in these earbuds, have tuned out other noises with them, and have over-all enjoyed them a lot! A great buy!
This was my first digital camera purchase and I am very pleased with it so far. The only thing that is missing is an optical zoom. I think the missing zoom is compensated for when you consider the excellent quality of the pictures it will take and the very convenient small size. The pictures are crisp and have nice color - I had several people tell me already that my camera has taken some of the best pictures of them they have ever seen. The carrying case is a very nice extra. Also - if you buy a canon printer with the camera (which I did) you get a $50 gift card from Visa.
THIS WORKED FINE. IT SEEMS A LITTLE CHEAPLY MADE/LOOKING. AND MAKE SURE YOU KNOW HOW IT WILL FIT IN YOUR CAR, AS IT DID NOT FIT GOOD IN MY CIG LIGHTER WITH ASHTRAY MY SHIFTER COULD NOT GO IN PARK WITHOUT HITTING MY KNUCKLES AND COULDN'T USE MY HEATER. LUCKLY I HAD ANOTHER PLUG TO USE ON THE SIDE BY PASSENGER LEGS, BUT NOW I CAN'T SEE THE IPOD TO SEE THE DISPLAY. BUT FOR THE PRICE IT IS OK
These all do the same job, and I needed one that was really long, good price I would have paid a lot more if I had gone elsewhere.
I will always recommend MTX products - from the Terminator series from back in the day, to the current line of electronics.Great little amp; currently powering my front components. Used to have it bridged to a single 10 inch subwoofer. Now a Thunder4250D pushes my sub.Future plans are to use this amp on the reap speakers and get a Thunder4202 for the front components. If I find a deal on a MTX external active crossover, I'll get it (but is not neccessary since those amplifiers have built-in crossovers and rca outs for daisy-chaining.)However, if owning a new Thunder4122 is out of your budget; then I recommend finding a used Thunder102 (which is the older version of the Thunder4122.) I still own one and use it in another vehicle (both vehicles have similar installations.)The only bad thing I can say about either amp (Thunder4122/Thunder102) is that they tend to run a bit hot when in bridged-mode pushing a sub, but they have never shut off on me.
I got this printer as an promotional item when a friend of mine bought DELL Inspiron notebook printer. He gave this printer to me.Well, I haven't seen color inkjet printer which does not have black ink since HP Deskjet 560 in 1995. This DELL 725 has only three inks; Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. In theory, black can be made if you mix these three colors, but it is only greenish dark grey in reality. That is why almost all color inkjet printers have black ink as well.The printout from this printer is not acceptable at all. Even text are not tolerable. Don't even image to print photo from this printer. The picture looks heavily faded because of faint black.
I've had the camera for 5 days now.It's worked perfectly. The zoom is something really impressive, the definition on the pictures with 10.1MP it's just outstanding.it's a great camera and really easy to use.So far the only thing i've disliked is the flash. Will review some more later.
A basic recorder, according to the manual there is no continuous playback function so you can't hear all files at once without pressing play often.
This program should be shareware at best. Program is poorly written and designed and if you need to reinstall you have to contact the company and fax them a copy of the original cd. A lot of work for a product that was not ready to be released in the first place! Don't waste your money!
A great Fisheye effect. Ive had one for over 2 years and still use it. Cannot use with any zoom however.
I went from Sony in-ear earbuds to these.These are pretty comfy, but I guess no matter how comfy earphones are, they're going to make your ears sore. After two hours of wearing these, I did get sensitive ears, but my ears returned to normal quite quickly.I don't know if I've broken these in yet..the sound is okay..not amazing or anything.Surprisingly there's not much sound leakage..I've used these in the library and they did great.But if you're looking for headphones to use on public transport, you might want to consider closed cup style headphones.They are small, light, and seem sturdy enough to just throw in a bag.Oh and although they are "German", they are made in Taiwan.. perhaps in the same factory as several other brands?Nevertheless, recommended.
Well made, works good, just a little short for my 55-200 lens but does the job.
For the price concious consumer who doesn't want to skimp on features, this delivers quality at a good price! I absolutely rate this 5 stars....although we have yet to upload maps and use the USB driver provided. We went to NYC and NJ just to test-drive our new purchase and we were able to navigate our way thru the craziness.Great product!!!
dont waste your money with this charger! it sucks!! wont even charge my phone if im using it!! Just dont do it
I love these earphones! The case is very convenient and protects the phones well. The sound quality is great, even compared to any other headphones that you can buy for much more money (I am not a headphone aficionado, mind you, but I have had a few pairs in my life). I would definitely recommend these for any music lover.
I have a largish head, and the minimum adjustment is still rather loose on my head. They leak a bit too - I bought fullsize closed headphones precisely because I wanted a comfortable zero leakage headphone for the office. Sound quality is good - a tiny bit bass shy if you're used to listening to phones with a heavy bass emphasis, but they sound pretty flat to my ears. Decent phones for $21.57, unless you have a small head or an overly sensitive office mate.
This item functions exactly how I need it to. I am very satisfied with the product and transaction with seller was very quick and smooth.
I am using this universal remote to replace another universal remote that cost $125! I does almost everything the expensive one does, but if you have Dish Network, keep your Dish remote handy. I had to use the learning function to "teach" the Sony all of the Dish remote commands. Most are OK, but the annoying thing is that the directional buttons, which are constantly used by us satellite watchers to browse the guide or select porgramming. Apparently, when the Sony directional button is depressed, it only sends a signal once, and will not move the selector on the screen more than one position. The Dish remote will continuously move the selector in any direction, as when you are moving through the program guide. To make matters worse, most of the time, you have to press the button twice to get it to work. Had I known this before purchase, I probably would have kept looking. However, now that it's all programmed, I have narrowed down to 2 remotes, instead of 5. Nice job for an inexpensive remote control.
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It is a shame companies like Bose and Beats by Dre sell so many terrible, over-rated, and poorly made products. While the U.S. based Grado is still relatively unknown.I had seen these cans for years and never had a chance to try them out. I was also drawn to them by their retro look. But them I looked into them and only read amazing things. For the price I had to try them out. They came in a huge box nestled in foam. The cable is nice heavy gauge wiring with a molded joint for split to left and right channels. Gold plated phono plug and includes a 1/4" gold plated adapter.Majority of the can is made of ABS plastic (without feeling cheap like Bose or Beats) with metal and vinyl headband and replaceable foam pads. They cover my entire ear which helps to block out ambient sounds.While they wont win any design contest or be able to match them with your sneakers they will blow you away with superior clarity, response and range. I've gone through countless headphones in the past and will be hard pressed to consider another line of products after putting these on.The fact these are manufactured in the US is a huge plus for me as well. I happy to have such a quality product that has a good attention to detail. With these being their lower end model I can't even imagine how wonderful the higher end products from Grado would be.
This is a great product for your digital camcorder and also at a great price.
I received the video cable on time and sealed in a plastic bag (new). It connected fine to my computer and tv and solved my problem concerning output from my computer. It also came at a very reasonable price. A happy customer :)
Just what I needed to hook up my Roku. I love being finally able to stream HD movies. No problems with it at all. Came quickly and well packaged. Great product, great price.
i love it except two things mentioned below.but i love the whole smaller compact professional look! a great looking machine asi bought this not from amazon,usually i do but got it cheaper a little bitcheaper 10 bucks cheaper,at STAPLES a month or so longer now and i have1 problem.the SCANNER everyone do not work,saying no scan option.so i bought oneon sale anyhow a great HP seperate scanner after spending days trouble shooting the scanner options then realizing like almost EVERYONE who ownthis i am seeing on line is saying the same thing.HP stuff i love and i purchase most,but this is also too slow only sometimes not ALL the time but when it do finally complete it's printing job it looks wonderful!adiosBMW300ZXREDHEAD@aol.com
I actually got this keyboard from a cousin of mine and at the first sight I must say I was pretty shocked. &quot;Whoaaa...&quot; I thought....&quot;cordless!&quot;. &quot;Looks like a James Bond's device&quot;.And so it does. It's black, small and handy. You could easily carry it with your left hand and write wiht the right one. Could you? Well, not really. Not at first, that's for sure. The keys are allocated in a slightly different way than in a standard regular keyboard, so it's a bit tricky to write fast at the beginning. With practice, however, this gadget becomes the most comfortable keyboard you have ever used. And, by the way, the keys are almost noiseless and work very softly and smoothly.Finally, the big feature - being cordless. I had pretty much fun wiht this one and I must admit it really works well. Except the small detail - the infrared sensor must face almost perfectly its other part, the one connected to the PC. So if you have a PC designed desks with a lowered keyboard shelf (which are extremely popular at work) it will be quite tricky for you to position them correctly.And one more point in favour. If you run multimedia presentations at work (with Microsoft Powerpoint for example) it's the best device you can actually find. Your presentation will become a real showtime with this keyboard and a big projection screen, no need to say.
I wasn't expecting a great set of binoculars, so my excellence bar was already set low when I ordered them. They work about as well as you would expect a set of binoclars to work at this price. It was drizzling alot in the woods where I was hiking which caused them to fog up from time to time.
If you buy this direct from Amazon (sold by Amazon) you will get a genuine high quality CablesToGo product. If you by this from MarginMart Inc. (fulfilled by Amazon) you may get a lower quality copy.We originally bought a cable direct from Amazon. It came in a branded CablesToGo bag, the printing on the side of the cable said "CABLES TO GO PATCH CORD" and the connectors on the ends of the cable have the CablesToGo logo on them. A good quality product. Five Stars.When we purchased a second cable, the Amazon link of our original purchase took us to the MarginMart Inc seller (fulfilled by Amazon) rather than the original sold by Amazon. We ordered the cable anyway as it was a couple of dollars cheaper. When it arrived it was clear it was a different product. It was a generic cable in a clear plastic bag. There were no CablesToGo logos on the bag, or on the connectors. The cable was thinner and less robust. Two stars - A generic cable should have been even cheaper on Amazon.
Dryer is great, very powerfull and hangs nicely.Delivery was very fast and in perfect condition.I will recommend this product its a great buy for the money!!
Simply put, this is an awesome card. I upgraded from two nvidia Albatron 6600GT cards running in SLI mode. If you don't already know, there are a few jumps between the 6600 GT and the 8800GTX. I can finally play Doom3 in the highest graphic mode - at full frame rate. IT'S AWESOME!!
purchased this based on other reviewers with same grill I just purchased. This cover is great so far (1 month old). It fit my Blue Ember iQue grill (80" wide) perfectly. And the cost was half the 69" covers at Lowe's and Home Depot. Works good looks nice (i have green on). Covers the grill to the floor then a little extra. No issues good quality and great price. For the price if it lasts 1.5-2yrs I can buy one ever time it wears out and still save from buying at Lowes/ HD covers I used on my old grills which never lasted more then 3-4 yrs.Update 5/1/12- It only last about 1-1.5yrs before it dry rots if left outside in the sunlight which is my back patio. But I have just kept buying them as they fit and are great for at least 1-2 summers depending on when you buy. I need another one but currently unavailable that sucks as I can't really find one to fit my iQue grill which is 80" wide. Was going to order 3 this time but not available on the search now.
To sum it up: it's not a bad little player, just disappointing in almost every way! Get yourself a stand alone module with more memory.I'm returning my InnoGear module. What a disappointment. I listened to music for about 10 minutes and wiped out almost a third of my battery. The file transfer can only access the 2 MB section of the module, not the removable (and expensive!) media. Data transfer is slow and I'd recommend no less that 128 MB storage for reasonable listening. I had planned to keep this module in all the time but when it is in you can't put on the protective cover. The photos in the photo album are awful on my b/w screen-- not worth the time it takes to load them.It simply doesn't live up to the hype.
Recommend buying it....it's easy and stable....And handed me at the right time....I really love this product....I gave this 4 stars
I have had my D200 for a little more than a week and all I can say is that it is the best camera I have ever used, and that includes the D2x which I found to be way too heavy for longterm use.The D200 takes amazingly clear pictures and is great at shooting action. I use it mainly to shoot sports, but landscapes and portraits are where this camera really shines! The saturation and color accuracy are amazing. This camera is quick focusing and tracks your subject well.The only downside to this camera is that it is 10.2MP. In that I mean that if you are going to do any serious shooting you really need a minimum 4GB microdrive with a fast write speed. Other than that, if you really want to see what this camera can do make sure you have nice lenses to use with it. Don't waste your time trying to use cheap lenses because they will not do this camera justice! Go with the good stuff...
My problem first started when I used a "Kensington Keyboard in a Box" with a Mac Mini and a G4 tower. This keyboard is still widely available and is an old style Mac USB keyboard which has a power switch. Apple discontinued this power button feature on their keyboards about 5 years ago but I liked the convenience with my G4 Tower.The GCS632U did not recognize power switch as an On switch but only as an Off switch. After using this "Off" button a couple of times, the GCS632U kept turning the G4 Tower on! I had to unplug the GCS632U's USB connector from the G4 tower to keep it off.So, I tried several things to fix this. I stopped using the Kensington keyboard by replacing it with a standard Apple keyboard, I reset the GCS632U, I unplugged the GCS632U for hours to try to flush out its memory. I even called Iogear support and they had no answer for the problem.The bottom line is that there is no software which allows the user to change what buttons the switch recognizes. So, I returned the KVM switch.
I was in darkness until I screwed these bulbs into my Elinchrom monoblocs, and then suddenly, with the flip of a switch... illuminata!!! See at last, see at last, thank God Almighty I can see at last!
Once I corrected my mis-understanding of the installation instructions, It has worked flawlessly. I didn't realize that you simply had to insert it firmly until the end-clips closed themselves.The change from 512 MB to 2 GB is remarkable. :)
No image at all! I tried other short cable, and it works just fine.Be careful about this product!
It is like having a dedicated finance platform with regular scientific and statistical functions. But the function I use the most is the TVM and Amortization functions. And it has probability too.
The system has good sound and is very cost effective. However, the inability to shape the sound and its menu insistence on only lighting-up components that it believes are active somtimes is a bit oppressive.I would recommend it regardless of those issues.
very nice, simple, classic phone that compliments my H-series headset perfectly. I've always trusted Plantronics brand because they're so reliable, I'm very happy with my purchase!
After reading the negative reviews on here I still ordered the product. At such a low price I thought I could just use the RCA cables, fuse and holder, split loom, and turn on wire and it would still be a deal. Well I did just that. The RCA's were OK, the Fuse Holder seemed to be the same as all the others, the amp turn on wire was exceptional thin, but since it only carries enough current to tell the amp there is power, I wasn't too concerned. The power wire, though, was no only of poor quality, but just as thin as everyone described. I immediately ordered some Stinger wire(also from Amazon), which was of great quality. However, when all was said and done, I ended up paying what I would have payed for a higher quality amp kit, without the hire quality turn on wire and RCA's. Very dissapointed. Spend a little extra money, and get a better product.
This is the worst packaging ever. I received the card fast from Amazon as I normally do, but whoever's asinine decision it was to package this card the way it was packaged should be FIRED. In an attempt to open up this thick plastic, not only did I get a deep cut into my skin, causing bleeding, but I also damaged the card. I've never experienced this and I will not buy this card again.My previous card, which did not work (it was Windows XP compatible, not 7), came in a box. It was easy to open. Seriously, WHAT THE HELL, IOGEAR??
Bushnell Night Watch 2x24 w/Built in Infrared MonocularGreat item for searching in the dark at a reasonable price. Even on a no moon night, items can be seen. Don't however, expect to see thing as if were daytime with binoculars, or to replace a night schope for rifles, these are very expensive, but this allows some source of detection.
This product is not reccommended. Within the first 8 pictures the battery was exhausted. Picture quality also left a lot to be desired. I would definitely suggest a different selection for a low to mid level solution for a digital camera.
I did like these headphones while they lasted. I purchased the pink and white version from Amazon a while ago and they lasted barely a month of use at home while on the computer before the wires came loose. That was that! Unfortunately, my experience with Skullcandy products hasn't been good, in spite of the fact that I love their designs and keep trying my luck. If they could get their product quality to consistently match the aesthetic quality, we'd have a real winner.
The beauty of this camcorder is in the simplicity of the built-in software. Because of Flip Video anyone from me (tech savvy guru) to my Grandma Ruby- (not at all tech savvy, love you grams!) can share video via the web or through email. This is something competing cams do not have built into their software-yes same look and feel, but they aren't working with YouTube. Amazing, innovative idea- cheers Pure Digital!
As an avid fitness buff I've tried every earbud out there and the mx75's are by far the best for working out in. Great for running, lifting and anything else at your local gym. These buds will not fall out! Great sound too and they're waterproof for those that sweat alot. I highly recommend these.
good value good product, would recommend. the item works fine, is 1/2 the cost of the local battery store and they shipped it promptly.
These headphones produce a very nice sound and are lighter than what one might imagine from just viewing the image. A little more manageable for long periods of music enjoyment, since they set lightly on the ear (there are three pressure positions) instead of sticking directly into the canal.
Have had it for almost a year and no issues. Very happy with it.
I purchased this item from a local Target. It was either spend $30 (it was on sale) or $50 for the iTrip. I talked it over with the clerk there and he said that this product worked way better than the iTrip and received lots of good reviews......last time I listen to a Target employee...Anyway, I purchased it then like a little boy I was eager to try it out. So I plug in the batteries and already noticed a problem: the advertised "auto on" didn't work.My girlfriend tinkered around with it and finally got it to turn on. OK, that problem was solved and I can get used to manually turning it on each time.Well... the next problem was finding a radio station. I literally flipped through EVERY station and could only get a mediocre signal. I followed the instruction manual's recommendations to a T and still got mostly static: the unit was close to the antenna (literally not even a foot away), the Ipod was at about 50% volume, and I was on a station that had a weak or no signal. Still I had mostly static.I finally found a decent station. The sound quality is piss poor. I used to have an FM Transmittor for a CD Deck in my old car and I received imbeccable sound quality. This was garbage!I was finally fed up. I put everything back in the box and brought it back to Target. I'm fortunate that they're very lax on returns. I simply told the girl at the counter that this thing was garbage, and she handed me back my $30. (Sorry Amazon)
I bought an exactly identical looking camera from a store, and loved it - nice crisp image, good camera speed.Based on that I bought three of these on Amazon - WHAT A HUGE MISTAKE!WAY different image quality - looks like a .3 megapixel image from 5 years agoBad color (very yellow-ish) hueI knew something was up when I plugged one of the three cameras into the same pc and usb port of the one I liked, and it needed different drivers!So sad - I loved the first camera, but this is an identical-looking knockoff that is a total piece of junk.DO NOT BUY!
I bought this because I wanted a computer that my daughter would be able to learn how to use quickly and easily. She is just learning how to use a computer and I felt - what is better than a MAC! Great value with all the USB connections and we can multi-task and play a DVD on our road trips to Tahoe! Great purchase for anyone.
This TV is amazing. Crisp, bright colors. Smooth finish. I have it wall-mounted in my family room and it is really beautiful. Great price too. I have only had it for two weeks. No complaints so far.
I needed a cable that would reach my Blu-Ray player so I could allow it to hook to the internet. This was cheaper and easier than setting up a wireless link. I can now enjoy ALL the benefits my Sony Blu-Ray has to offer !
I purchased diskette labels (30331). The labels had correct markings on the box however the labels in the box were postage labels. The company sent a replacement for this order but the labels in the box were still postage labels. Money was refunded.
it is very noisy. i tried it in several players, all have the same problem.
I purchased a S100 about 2 years ago and also an extra battery. After taking several thousand photos, these batteries are toast! Starting fully charged, it seems the "low power" icon now blinks on after taking only a few photos. Charging also seems way too fast, under a half hour (and it makes no difference even if I charge them overnight). I am looking for replacements, but Amazon doesn't seem to sell these any more. I suppose it's possible my charger is to blame, but these batteries don't last long under heavy use in my experience.
I saw universal mounts in the stores for $100 and up to over $200. This one was way more reasonable and did the job nicely. I mounted it in wood, but it comes with enough hardware for any application. I would recommend it highly.
I can not believe this flash drive was only 1.99. It works amazing and I really love it. This product is worth every last penny!
Blazing Fast!!! This is certainly one of the best architectures that AMD has ever had. I think it's better than the Conroe because Conroe comes with a serious bug that could cause data corruption, for those who read the data sheets and white papers. The low power is excellent, 65W will definitely cut the cost of electricity. Cool and Quiet helps further by running the cpu at only 1Ghz for light loads. Speed automatically shoots up if you load a demanding game or application so you get the best of both worlds.
Great Speaker, it rivals speakers that cost 10x as much! There are deals to be had on this speaker on eBay too
I do not recommend this walkman, I have it and batteries only last a couple of weeks and that is when I bairly use it maybe 10 minutes every other day or something and this is using good duracell batteries. Cheaper batteries only last about a week.
When I decided to buy a laptop for grad school, I made a list of requirements:-20 GB drive-network card-CD burner-nice-sized screen-Windows XP-Word-cheap (under a grand)This is the only computer that gave me everything I needed (except for Word), and from a company known for great laptops.It's been a month now, and I couldn't be happier. Setup was quick and painless, the computer itself runs pretty fast, battery life is acceptable (2.5 hours), and the DVD combo drive is a nice feature.Two caveats:-It gets HOT. As someone's already said, don't plan on setting it on your lap for any length of time.-The touch pad is tempermental. It works great sometimes, and takes some coaxing others. I'm buying a notebook mouse, since I hate touch pads, anyway :).Overall, a great first laptop that I really recommend for students on a budget (like me). And about Word--I just downloaded OpenOffice for free and like it better!
I had read this earlier on posts regarding XM's billing practices but thought it was just that person's problem or misunderstanding. Unfortunatley, I was wrong.When you sign up for XM online you give over your credit card # which is then in their greedy little paws. After trying one of their radios for a few weeks I decided there were some good features but nothing worth keeping. I returned the radio to an area big box store w/o any issues.I had only paid for a 30 day subscription with my credit card but they continued to bill me.Links on the web site for unsubscribing lead to another page of links w/o telling you how to unsubscribe! When I called to find out why they were continuing to bill me one representative gave me a runaround saying that even though they could cease billing me they had to bill me as the radio had still been running (this is well over a month after returning it)!. Eventually they agreed to a partial refund even though I do not trust them to not bill again.For those who might say this is not about the equipment listed on Amazon, I believe it's impossible with satellite radio to unlink the radio programming or the billing issues from the equipment. This is not Amazon's fault, but I think consumers need to be warned.If you must try XM, I would highly recommend using a credit card that you add money to for any individual purchases not your usual purchases. I do not, however, think they're a very honest company.
This is definitely one of the top five cameras on the market. Completely worth whatever you pay for it. Its durable, easy to use and turns out fantasic quality photos.
I ordered the wrong memory stick, trying to get a memory stick for a old Sony. This is a GREAT company who has worked with me to research my camera and get the right memory stick for me. I will continue to use them for all my camera needs for all my cameras.
Let's get right to the point and list the only real problem with the Visor. Or at least with my Visor and it is the only reason I give the Visor 4 stars instead of 5. The stylus Visor provides is very low quality and you would be advised to purchase a different one. Other than that the Visor is excellent buy. You get 8mb of ram, unlimited expansion via the springboard port on the back and the stability of the Palm software. The springboard slot alone makes the purchase of the Visor a must for anyone looking for an organizer that you can upgrade. The main reason I chose the Visor was value for the money and it still cannot be beat.
I have had these for a few years now. I am pleased with them.They have their own volume adjustment wheel so that you can easily change the volume without resorting to the computer's volume control. The sound quality is good and you can somewhat amplify the sound when you need to. As someone else mentioned, the boom for the mic is a tube. It is actually removable. This makes it light and slimline. The mic boom can be turned to adjust the angle or move it out of the way when you are not using it. In talking to others online, they tell me that the sound quality is good. When I have made recordings, I find it to be very clear sound pickup.These fold up and I have taken them on trips or put them in my laptop bag to go somewhere. They have stood up to folding and unfolding and remain as stable now as when I bought them. They are a behind-the-head style and it will fit differently according to the size of your head and other personal factors. It works fine for me.Overall, I have liked these and felt they were a good value for my uses. If you need a portable headset for talking online or recording voice on the computer for basic use, I recommend these.
Just trim out the numbers you need, place the sign where you want it, on the house or on the lawn, and you are done.
This headset rocks and what more can I say. They work great and are holding up great no problems at all.
Great reception of many Digital channels. Easy connection and I can adjust antennas easily. Sturdy base. I had tried a couple expensive antennas and the reception was not as good as this RCA.
After months of agony researching which HDTV to get, I finally decided on the 40V2500. On paper it had everything I wanted and/or needed. I went to store after store to see it for myself. This set had the most consistent and best picture qualtiy compared to the others, which only reinforced my decision. I placed my order on New Year's Eve and it arrived four days later via Eagle, despite my confirmation e-mail telling me it would come in about two weeks. The delivery guy unpacked the TV, had me me inspect it and offered to throw the box away. When I turned on the set I was blown away by just the clarity of the set up menus. I started hooking up everything: upscaling DVD player (HDMI), regular Xbox (component cables), PowerBook (DVI). Everything looked fantastic. They looked even better once I used the calibrations listed on avsforum as recommended in the other reviews here. My new cable box doesn't arrive for another two weeks, but the SD channels look great. I'm also able to get a few over-the-air HD channels. Perfect for the upcoming playoffs and the 24 premiere. The build date on my set is November and I have absolutely no "clouds". Amazon rocks. Eagle rocks. This TV rocks.
I bought a laptop from Acer, repeatedly had problems with the DVD drive. They told me to mail it back to them for repair. Then, they mailed it back to me untouched. Then, when I called them on it, they told me to mail it back again and be without it for yet another week. This is ridiculous. I'm filing charges in small claims court for the cost of the laptop.
I haven't had this long enough to know how well it works but the Osun Technologies company is a great vendor. The product arrived in record time.
The actual hardware is nice and small. What makes this product great is the software. It is easy to set up and really intuitive. The HD video looks great and of course regular old SD video not so great. I had a problem with the software crashing as soon as it opened. I was really disappointed. I emailed tech support on a Friday evening and less than 5 minutes later I recieved a soulution. Turns out it was a codec conflict. Great Support, Great Software, Great Product!
I've used a Fellowes trackball for years. It is a great alternative to the mouse, since you hold the pointing device in your hand. It makes a notbook much easier to use while sitting in a recliner. (Shame!) Sure is nice, though!
Love this bag. It holds my Nikon D90 with the 18-200VRII lens, my SB-600 flash, my 35mm prime, and my Sony HDR-1100 Video camera. Plus the top storage compartment holds all the associated cords for both and part of my camera cleaning kit. The front pocket holds extra batteries, flash cards, etc. Lots of extra belt loops to attach stuff if needed later also. Feels very secure wearing it.Also has these two snap buckles that close over the zipper on each side of the camera access flap, which allows you to open just the flap to access the camera without the zipper accidentally opening further and letting all your other items fall out.The one shoulder strap construction actually always you to essentially "roll" the bag around from your back to your belly/waist area to access the above referenced camera flap and retreive your camera, without taking the bag off. Obviously great theft deterent. Love the bag. Haven't had it in the rain yet but I have used Lowe products before while camping and they are always top notch.
When I got the super disk external drive, I was expecting it to be similar to the zip disk drive located in my PC. Well, the superdisk does hold lots of info, but it's slow, and incredibly noisy. If you leave the disk inside the drive and you're not using it, it will still make tons of noise every time you open an application and makes opening the application slower. However, if you don't mind noise that could wake a family member or a little slowness, it might be great for you.
I've been using these on two different DVD burners without a single problem. I haven't had any coasters, and the product came in excellent condition. It's certainly nice to have a non-hard drive long-term storage solution.I wouldn't have minded a little more room on the disc to write my description, but that's a minor point.Check back in 95 years. If the data is still readable, I'll forgive the skimpy Description line and give it that fifth star.
Length:: 2:16 MinsGreat single unit to use with SB-800 or SB-900 and the R1 unit.
I ordered this item to provide my house with wireless internet. After it arrived, I took it out of the box. The instructions read "insert the enclosed CD and follow the on-screen instructions." I put the CD in. When the icon appeared on the desktop, I opened it. There were no instructions! Instead, I was presented with a baffling array of 13 different icons, none of which had self-explanatory names. So I called the 1-800 technical help number. Over approximately half an hour, I spoke (with difficulty) to two different women located in the Philippines. Both spoke English with a heavy accent, and at times I had trouble understanding them. I was asked my name, my telephone number, and the model and serial numbers for this device. I was asked who my internet provider was. I was also asked "how I was" today, thereby pointlessly wasting both my time and theirs. I spent all of the 30 minutes answering THEIR questions, but was never told how to install or set up this device. Instead, I was informed that this device would not, in fact, provide me with wireless internet as advertised. So, there you go. If you are a technical person, then perhaps you can figure out for yourself how to install this thing. But I would not recommend this device for the average person. It will not provide you with wireless internet, and you will get no help from customer service.
This is my first digital so I did a lot of research before I purchased. It's extremely easy to use, and easy to share pics via e-mail. I'm not computer savy so this was important for me. The pictures look great, there are lots of features available and they are easy to navigate from the menu. The camera is a little bulky, compared to my 35mm, but I'm adjusting!
I had the same exact problem as described by Michael A. Criswell "the_criz". I called support, they said we can fix it, just ship to our Canon Factory Service Center. I get an e-mail back from them saying that the camera has an over-exposure problem. (Duh! That is why I sent it to you.) They want $170 to fix and no explanation regarding the problem and why it happens until after they fix it and get there repair money. I have not even used this camera a lot.
They work fine but I don't think the sound is that much different than earbuds that are in the $10 range
TDK 16X DVD+R 100PK SpindleWorks great, great delivery and price
My main hobby is photography. I have a pretty large collection of Pentax lenses, including the following which are of similar focal length: 35mm f3.5 Takumar, 31mm Limited FA (this review), 35mm DA Limited Macro, 40mm DA Limited (sold this one a few months ago), 50mm f1.2 SMCA, 50mm f4 Takumar Macro, 50mm f1.4 Takumar early 8 element, 50mm f1.8 Helios in K-Mount. So here's the deal - the best constructed lenses are the old Takumars. They are the smallest and best made. They 50's also have the best photo "look" which is hard to describe but they also have the most flare which is sometimes good and sometimes bad. Across all the lenses, the ones with the most lens elements have the least contrast/richness of color and the ones with the least elements have the most. In order from least elements to most: 50mm f4.0 Tak Macro (4), 35mm f3.5 Tak (5), 40mm DA (5), 50mm f4 Takumar Macro (5), 31mm f1.8 Limited (6), 50mm f1.8 Helios (6), 50mm f1.2 SMCA (7), 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited (8 or 9). So for low contrast subjects the 31mm lens is great. But for direct sunlight, it tends to have washed out highlights and dark dark shadows. You can photo edit it later, but getting the original balanced has worked better for me. In direct sunlight, the 35mm f2.8 Macro is superior. Neither is better all around than the other, they are just different tools. The sharpness of the lenses is similar from f2.8 up. I like the slightly wider angle of field of the 31mm for street shooting, but it is also a less portable and more intimidating lens to the subjects. The wider available aperture of the 31mm @ 1.8 is great to have. The sharpest low light lens is the original 50mm f1.4 Takumar 8 element lens. And the 50mm 1.4 Tak has the most impressionistic bokeh of any lens I own, followed closely by the Helios. The 50mm f1.2 has the smoothest bokeh of all, but is less impressionistic. I also find that the 50mm f1.2 taking pictures at f1.4 has less depth of field than the 50mm Tak at f1.4. It should be noted that the Tak's, 50mm f1.2 and Helios don't have autofocus, which can be a big deal for street photos but is not relevant at all for critical wide open shots because you will want to use Live View to focus manually in many of those scenarios anyway. So the net/net of this is that it probably doesn't matter much which of these you buy. If pressed, I'd have to say that the 35mm Macro Limited is the one I'd prefer in more cases since the lower contrast seems to turn out better in many of my daytime shots (less blown highlights/dark shadows during middle of day). And the 35mm Macro Limited is cheaper, smaller, and is capable of amazing close up shots. If you are mostly interested in close up shots, go with the 50mm f4 Takumar from the 1970's. It's even sharper and the contrast from the fewer elements produces amazing flower and insect shots (and you can get one for $100). Hope this detail helps.
I just purchased the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 to use on my Canon 20D and XT 350. I shot several low light close ups and found it is spot on for focus.
It is an excellent product and it works perfectly of course is macnothing better than this
We got a great deal on this nuvi. We travel a lot, our girls play softball and this sure has made it so much easier. We don't need a lot of bells & whistles on our GPS and this is truely a great value. It's easy to operate and very dependable.
Bought one of these to use at church. It's connected to the sound system so the hard-of-hearing folks can use a personal FM radio to hear the service easier. When I first hooked it up in the sound booth, I couldn't even step out of the booth before the signal faded completely away. I found the adjustment mentioned on the web and turned the transmitter up to full power (so to speak). Now the signal barely covers the sanctuary seating area before getting noisy and fading out (about 60 feet from the transmitter).There are two good features: 1. The frequency is digitally tuned and doesn't drift from where you set it. 2. There is a red peak level LED that helps to set the input level to prevent distortion. And that's about it. The unit can operate from two AA batteries or from the included 5 volt DC wall wart. Due to poor engineering, however, if you run the unit from the 5 volt wall wart, even with batteries installed, and there's a power outage, the unit shuts off and forgets the frequency. With AC power loss the unit should still operate on the internal batteries. A five cent diode would have provided this feature.The goofy coiled audio input cord means you have to set the transmitter within about a foot of where you're going to use it. Any further away and the coil cord may drag it back. An audio input jack would have been handier and more versatile. A quarter wave (31") antenna might have made the transmitter more usable. The antenna that comes on the C. Crane is about 1/3 that length.If you need a solid, reliable signal more than 20 or 30 feet, don't spend $70 on this thing. Spend $140 and get the Fail Safe Long Range transmitter (also available through Amazon). That will soon be the replacement for the C. Crane toy transmitter we're currently using.
I found this Camera very easy to use.I could put it in my pocket and go.Outdoors it is hard to beat.Indoors the flash does not throw very far.It's great for closeups, like friends at a table.But far shots indoors are not it's forte.It produces beautiful clear photos. Good value for the money.
I got this for the Blackberry Playbook. Just what I needed. Small fold up design and easily adjustable with soft "pads" for the contact points with the tablet. If people aren't thrilled with this perfect little device, they will never be happy with anything. Read no further, buy this stand and be happy.
The shapw of it is very nice...the coler was perfect as my notebook sony vaio....I loved it very much
I purchased a pair of these earbuds and a pair of JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds at the same time. I was looking for a cheap disposable pair of earbuds for situations in which I did not want to expose my shure earbuds to be neglected. I found that these Coby earbuds far exceeded my expectations. They out preformed the other pair that cost twice as much. While they are out of their league when compared with shure earbuds and other higher end ones, these definitely perform exceedingly well for their price and are nice to have available.
My printer was unused for several weeks. Cartridge is now hopelessly clogged. Repeated cleaning cycles would not end the color streaking. Also, the Epson status monitor does not work with this cartridge. So one doesn't know that status of the ink levels remaining.
Have to agree with Jim in Alaska, Denis et al. I would stay away from this company. Nice printer, but a crappy company. You would think these dummies would want some good PR for their company; but they seem not to care. Gotta figure that people that neither care about their company nor their customers are not people worth buying from in the future. They deleted 14,000 forum comments asking for printer driver so PagePro would work with Windows Vista, 7, etc. Basically told people to go to hell. Could not even leave a helpful suggestion, or pay some programmer for a quick and easy Open Source software solution for their abandoned customers.I wish I was enough of a programmer to find a solution, but all I can say is that old HP printer works with XP and Vista, whereas Konica Minolta does not. I remember when Microsoft Windows was supposed to be plug and play, with generic drivers. I am gradually going more Open Source, so less has to go into the trash heap.
It works well lets you pick the station you want which is real good im happy with it.
This case is the most pratical I've found. The Ipod is totally protect... the only characterisc to improve is related to the hold button protection: as it is difficult to "lock" and "unlock" the Ipod when it is into the ISkin case, we have or to take the case off (the left superior corner), or to use our nails to proceed with the "hold" - and this can damage the case, tearing it.I really recomend the purchase, I always tell my friends to buy this case and nobody has complained untill now! They are also satisfied with that.
PROS:1GB RAM - A given standard, even for start laptopsDVD Burner - A nice luxury120 GB HD - Hefty enough for the profession, light enough for the business userWidescreen Display - Bright and cleanCONS:Last gen Core Duo - The Core 2 Duos are much, much more efficient and are being seen in many more laptops of comperable specsClunky build - Have I mentioned this when I reviewed a non Vista version a few months ago; this case has been used since like 2001Weight - A little on the heavy side, a pain to travel with dailyINTEGRATED GRAPHICS - Even an FX5200, a $30 card would be nice, just to get the 64-bit true for of Vista. God forbid they put a DirectX10 card in there.Battery - Its a budget laptop, you knows is mediocre. I got about an hour and 52 minutes on drain, and 2 hours and 17 minutes on normal usage.BOTTOM LINE: Because its a budget notebook don't expect certain amenities or high tech stuff, except a cleaner interface. Honestly, if you upgraded last year's A135 with Vista, it would be no different from this, but given its price and practical usage, it meeds the needs of those in its target market. With not real room to expand, don't expect to keep this around until the next technical gap, unless you are just casual user.
I bought 3 cables for the price of 1 at the local electronic shop. The build quality is OK.So far works fine past 2 weeks.
I'll keep this review short since I'm sure there will be a lot more coming soon... The main thing I noticed that was different and an improvement over the S400 is the ability to shoot 640x480 VGA Videos up to One minute in length (versus 3 minutes for the 320x240 and 160x120 modes) but at this resolution it consumes a lot of memory/storage space... It's ironic that the original S200 (2MP) had this 640x480 VGA movie recording ability but it was only good for 6 seconds which of course is quite useless! Both the S230 (3MP) and S400 (4MP) removed this ability for some reason, and many folks have been asking... WHY?... and I guess Canon finally listed to the customers and brought this S200 feature back!!The little speaker on the S410 just like the S400 and SD100 is really nice when playing back videos you record! This feature was missing on the S200 and S230 Canons...With the price of Compact Flash memory cards dropping, just pickup a few extra memory cards and you'll be recording some nice videos in no time! Not to mention the photographs it takes are awesome as well! Instead of bringing both the digital camcorder and camera, we now just bring the Canon instead!Truly an amazing camera!! It'll be interesting to see how the S500 compares to the S410!
I ordered white to match the paint on my walls and I got black. Too complicated to return. Cable works fine, though.
This dryer conked out after I had it only four months. Don't buy it.
First off... don't try to charge this puppy thru your computer... use only the car charger that comes with it. This unit gets good reception and is light weight and easy to use.
i purched wanted amobile radio this doesent do it i constantly have to crank for a very long time to get 20 to 30 minutes
Overall, I give it 4.5 stars. After reading many favorable reviews of this radio, I bought one as an "upgrade" from my 1991-vintage Radio Shack DX-440. The Sony is a high quality receiver with some nice features, but I think it's overpriced. For $150+ the standard accessories should include an AC adapter, rechargable batteries and an earphone. Shop around if you plan on buying one and try to get it on sale.Good things:- Well made, solidly built.- It's compact! Like the size of a paperback book.- Excellent sensitivity and very good selectvity.- The synchronous AM feature works as advertised to reduce interference.- 100 memory presets.- Fully adjustable attenuator control (RF gain). Very useful when signals are too strong.- Audio line-out jack (see below).- Single side band (SSB) reception. Required for listening to HAM operators and certain other signals.- Dual clocks.- Display is recessed to reduce damage/scratches.- Included clip-on reel antenna really helps reception.Not-so-good things:- The audio. It generally sounds muffled on shortwave broadcasts and just "okay" for regular AM/FM reception. Using ear buds helps, but the best option is running the line-out into an external amplifier.- Small, recessed switches on sides of radio can be difficult to find by touch and hard to operate.Minor negatives:- Battery life is average, plan on using rechargables.- Controls and features not 100% intuitive. Read the user's manual.- Small display.- Backlight could be brighter.One last note: I don't understand why some reviewers claim the sensitivity is poor. As I write this in Colorado, the receiver is sitting on the floor with the antenna tucked away, and Radio Havana is booming in loud and clear. :)
Great product for any motorcycle rider that wants to incorporate an applicable Garmin GPS onto their motorcycle. It works flawlessly with my SP 2610.
this scope is a plesure to review.When it came it was packed very well.Out of the box it was close to cllimation,took me 10min to complete.The scope is very well built.If you are looking for a big scope built well with goog optics try this one.
I'm on the really low end of sound-snobbery. I won't mess with the EQ for hours or refuse to listen to anything that's not reproduced "perfectly", but I also freak out if there's even a hint of popping, crackling, tinniness, bad bass, you get the idea.I shopped for two weeks online before I settled on these. I read all the reviews here, and still had post-purchase anxiety while I waited for them to ship. I didn't need to worry. For the price-level they're at, these are really something else. A major plus is the corded remote that lets you adjust the bass and volume without crawling on the floor. They have a nice full midrange. Of course you'll have to use your media player to make everything sound the way YOU like it, but that's any speaker, in my opinion. More than I expected for the price , definitely.Update: I have hooked these speakers hooked up to a record player, and have since moved from the smaller, more acoustically friendly apartment I lived in at the time of my initial review of these speakers into a house.Do not buy these expecting them to fill a large room with sound. They are good for a bedroom, small living room, or small apartment, but you won't get them to fill a larger area with sound at all. I still like them, they don't lose any stars (it's not their fault I moved, after all).
Spectra - Digital Photo Frame KeychainGreat product!!!! Lots of fun to carry 50+ photos with you to show off family & friends, vacations, & etc. This is much more than just a photo gallery, Outlook, ToDo lists, & Contacts.
Been using this product for two years. I never had an issue with it. Black and white pages come out good.
The description for this product says something like &quot;fitted with the industry standard firewire port, to work with older iPods.&quot; This in direct contrast to the picture, which shows the newer connector and ipod. do not buy this for your older ipod!
I love it. Never a moment of trouble. I have big hands, but it's still comfortable.
This machine has delivered everything it said it would. I had a slight bit of difficulty getting it set up to print (according to my husband, it was all me). Otherwise, the machine has been functioning wonderfully in my busy CPA office during tax season - my busiest time of year.
I love these cables they work really well! I just paid [...] bucks for this cable that works as well as the 70 dollar ones in stores!I bought 3 cables!1 for my tv1 for my ps3and 1 for my xbox 360!I recommend this cable for anyone who needs a hdmi cable!I promise u it will work really well!
This dock is supposed to work with my new Kodak Z812IS digital camera. The dock arrived promptly, and it was brand new, in the original box. Unfortunately, when I hooked it up and attempted to dock my camera, it wouldn't work. I was really disappointed, as I travel a lot and prefer to use rechargable batteries and take the dock with me. Every time Kodak issues a new camera, it takes a new dock, too. I returned the dock to the seller the next day and asked for store credit and a catalog, but I have not heard from the seller yet. I'm hoping I won't be out the $50!
Bought this for wife to record college lectures. Excellent quality of recordings (thanks to stereo mic's), easy to figure out most of the bells/whistles, and download recordings to her laptop is automatic, via the included software. Like any other USB storage device, you could also use it to store data files or music from any computer with a USB slot. I recommend this recorder.
I'm writing mainly on the reliability of this speaker set.I bought this model from Logitech's site 4 years ago. I have used it almost everyday since then and and it still works great. It doesn't surprise me that they are still selling such a good product, though.The sound quality has been fantastic throughout my ownership, good midrange and high notes balanced out by the powerful base. It is great for gaming and movies, especially if your computer has a good sound capabilities built in.My complaints are minor, there is a paucity of inputs (only 3) and the speaker cables require creative methods of hiding.
Used to organize my out of control DVD collection. Great organizer. Takes up more real estate than the folio type organizers but easy and fast to find your DVDs. Easy to load. Online ability to print indexes is a nice feature. Everything works like advertised so far. Am happy.
I was looking for a less bulky camera and I researched many different brands and still ended up with a Canon. I still have to learn to fully use the features on this camera, but so far, so good. Sometimes the pictures come out a little dark, but it's probably b/c I have the wrong settings. Otherwise seems good for my purposes and is very compact.
This set of iPod speakers was not what I was expecting. We purchased this as a gift for our daughter for Christmas. I have a different set already,for my player, that is plug and play and recharges the iPod at the same time. The description of this does not make it clear that it does neither. You have to plug in the player with a wire that fits up through the bottom of the space between the speakers, it's very awkward and does not hold the player steady. And it does not charge the player. Not worth the money or effort. Sent it back for a refund. Would not recommend.
I love this, I have taken this with me out of the country very durable and protects the camera well. Now it can be made a lot stronger but it did what I needed it to do. Got me from one place filming to the other filming and it fits all that I needed such as batteries cables chargers lenses and camera and mic.
With the LED voice meter, battery meter, removable wind filter, counter, and a bipod you usually find on machine guns, you're lucky that you're not paying more than the price listed above. I used mine to record European History notes and I had no problem understanding my teacher. The built-in speaker has a good maximum volume so you won't have to hold it to your ear. I really liked how far the microphone was kept away from the recording components-your regular recorders have the microphone right next to the motors (which can cause noise).
My wife hates to view exposed components and this product provides a way to operate the home theater behind closed cabinet doors, so it was with great expectation that we put the device to work. Unfortunately we had problems that never got resolved. My cabinet is not big enough to use the "blast" method by placing the unit in the cabinet but in front of the components. That's too bad because that method (tested by holding the unit in front of the components) proved the radio transmission worked fine. However when we attempted to use the wired stick-on IR transmitters, NOTHING worked. I tried all the fixes in the instructions, still nothing. The company graciously agreed to send me another unit, the newer unit worked better but then it was on to the next problem-- some IR commands would not work, leaving us with a crippled remote. I love the idea of this thing but in the end we had to abandon it. My wife will have to look at blinking AV lights until a better solution is available. I wonder if the Logitech Harmony 890 works better?
Great for sitting at a desk listening to music (which is what I bought them for) but probably not the best if you're going to be leaning back/lying down because of the "behind the neck" piece.
I used it as a range extender, but then switched it to AP later on. When it was a repeater it worked fine, in fact better than I thought. But then I realized it can just be another AP on my network if I plugged it into a switch with a cable. So I bought an extra long cable and hooked this bad boy up. I can even keep this hidden behind a picture on a deck and nobody ever sees it, but I get a good strong signal in that room now. So overall it has out performed what I wanted it to do.
This is a great computer, the only flaw I can find is in the graphics card. If you want a laptop for gaming, this is not your laptop. (For serious portable gamers, try a Dell 8100 with a 16 or better yet a 32 MB NVidea Graphics card) If you want a nice reliable, speedy, desktop replacement, then this is the computer for you. The Athlon chip combined with the 256 MB of memory makes for a speedy response time. The screen is nice and clear and the keyboard is quiet. Overall, the computer is a great choice!
Received the Card very promptly.I used the adapter To try out in my camera but got"card error" message.I then used it in my GPS to download new maps & it appears to work in that.Although I havent used the GPS yet all seems to be ok.The adapter seems bad so wont be able to use as a regular sd card.The card was shipped promptly & received long before the estimated time of arrival.The price was a good deal also.
HP HD3000S Personal Media Drive 300 GB USB 2.0 External Hard DriveI have purchased from Amazon 4 of these. I use one to back up my work computer (not an HP) using the cables that came with it. I then can use the backup to work at home on my personal computer by simply inserting it into my HP. I have Family Videos backed up on one of my 4 drives. Thousands of pictures backed up on another. Documents are backed up on yet another drive.I have noticed that they are becoming harder to find, I hope HP is not discontinuning them. I may purchase two more just in case.I love the idea and it works great!
I bought it to be used in the gym - it is compact and with the aid of a small utility named "iTuneMyWalkman" can be easily synchronized with playlists in iTunes (Macintosh) - it has a helpful stopwatch. Turned out that the sound quality is poor, the volume is poor, the headphones must be replaced to have a reasonable sound quality, the control is not intuitive, and the buttons are uncomfortable. HOWEVER, once I set it up, I don't need to touch the controls anymore and in the gym I don't mind to lower my expectations from the sound level - and hence the most annoying thing is the shuffle mode - it always starts from the same point. Thus, you can have 1Giga of songs, but you are always going to hear the same 2 hours of music AWAAA. To overcome that I have to forward the songs manually till you get to a song that you didn't hear last time - and as I said, the controls are inconvenient and the buttons are lousy. Next time I am going to pay additional $60 and buy me an iPod.
its going to be returned tomorrow. the sound quality was unbearable. the picture was horrible. the remote was unintelligible. the "manual" was worthless. why did i ever buy this piece of junk? i want a sony!!!! if i could have i would have rated this product a ZERO
I initially hesitated to order this remote since I wasn't sure it would properly function with a Pentax K200d dslr. It seems to operate the same as the newer and much more expensive 'F' remote unit. Refer to page 120 of the manual and use the Fn button. You have two choices: immediate shutter release or 3 second release. This particular item has the advantage of being significantly smaller and can find a convenient corner in my camera bag. It is simply one more functional accessory that continues to amaze me about this camera.I refuse to complain about the shipping cost. The current price even with shipping is a terrific bargain for a very helpful added function. Make sure you have a tripod.
I've only had the machine for a few weeks and haven't used its scanner yet, but it's printing and photocopying are top-notch. They really figred out how to engineer the thing to take up the least amount of room possible. One caveat - when manually feeding in paper (as you must do for labels, e.g.) be very careful about the margins. The device (plastic thingamabob) that's supposed to help you put the paper in straight and in the right place moves very easily (cheaply made). But if you pay attention (I didn't until it was too late), it's controllable. I think for the price it's unbeatable (once again for actual printing and photocopying it's perfect).
The iPod Nano doesn't scratch at all. mine works fine. I think some people just want to make it look bad because their jealous that it is better than their mini of shuffle. Just saying don't by the shuffle by the Nano.
I've ordered/used multiple of these headsets in the past. They work well and are comfortable enough, while they last. Each one that I've had has eventually broken, due to a poor design/materials used on the head band. The plastic is very thin and easily snaps (particularly at the adjustable area), causing the thing to break and become useless eventually. It might work for 3 months, 6 months or a year, but if you use it often, it will surely break on you.
Is it the price of fame that a talented young writer gets forced to publish something in the hopes of topping his/her initial success? Is it our commercial capitalist culture that thinks the public will just eat it up? How did the smart authoress of The Secret History come up with this flaccid, downright campy second effort? Was Miss Tartt under that much pressure to produce? Some writers only have one book in them. That could be the case here. Whatever the circumstances, The Little Friend is not little - and it's nobody's friend. If you want Southern Gothic, stick to Capote, a true original. Tartt's treading water here, trying hard to come up with her next cash cow. She strikes out on all counts. Maybe she should pen a memoir and explain what happened. Might be more interesting.
This tripod delivers everything it is supposed to. The carrying case is more substantial than I expected. The mechanism for raising and lowering the shaft is easy to use and sure - I much prefer it over any ratcheting mechanism I've seen on other tripods.Very stable and light.
I really like this little guy, the size is amazing and the construction impressive, the same metal sheet that is the USB port turns into the housing and goes right into the keychain loop so it is very strong, this is then overmoulded so there is no chance of it falling apart. The speed is good enough for me, especially at the price. Two caps come with it, a small std type and one that fits right over it so you can use it as a keyring and keep the scratches off. HOWEVER, the caps don't stay on as a previous reviewer mentioned but it is a small thing compared to the rest of the features and something am sure I can sort with a little rubber strip.
These headphones have to be worn behind the head because the cords for each ear are different length. Also they don't fit in the ear comfortably with any of the different size ear adapters. Cheap feeling pieces of junk!
This is the 5th one of these I have bought as everyone likes them for their size and capacity. Therefore, this was a gift for a relative with several usb drives just lying around
These speakers are great!MUCH less expensive than Bose and really almost just as good. Best yet it folds up so you can take it along with you on vacation, etc. and never be without all your favorite music!I highly recommend!
The WN121T had great speeds when it worked. It started dropping connections several times a day and required a computer reboot to regain a connection.Things future BUYERs should know before you buy any Netgear product.After 90 days... you have to PAY "Only $36.50 Per Incident" to talk to someone in customer support-- look here [...]My WN121T started failing after the 90 days... seems to be a common problem--- Google it.I tried it in 2 different computers (XP and Windows 7) with the same issue, so I know it is not computer related. I figured I would cut my losses and buy a non-Netgear adapter. I can not see spending an additional $36 for this product. When I tried to uninstall the Netgear software I got an error that "The installation source for this product is not available...." and it does not uninstall. I checked the Registry and the Netgear Smart Wizzard software was in multiple areas of the registry. I called support (20 minutes on Hold) to see if they could send me instructions to do a Manual uninstall of the program, they said they would, but it would cost me [...]. [...] to remove their software? Extortion!!! There is more to say... but this should be enough to convince buyers to Google any Netgear item for problems before buying AND search the company's Customer Support Policy before buying from them.Lesson Learned.... Next time I buy hardware it will not have a Netgear label. Compare it to Belkin's products.... they stand behind their product 100%.
As I sit here with my remote in hand I am thinking of ways to improve it. Perhaps an lcd display to scroll through name brands to select the write code I wouldn't have to carry around the folded sheet of paper with literally hundreds of device codes(most brands use the same codes over and over), but the remote is well designed and very economical as it is. I bought the remote at a brick and mortar store for the purpose of using the remote to change the volume or channel of televisions in restaurants in public. I don't do it to offend others as I usually eat my lunch at 2 in the afternoon (I swear it's the best service and selection.) Unless one if familiar with slider phones, and I am not, you'll spend a great deal of time sliding the bottom in and out. It is helpful that the setup button is located on the lower level near the bottom as when fumbling around looking for the right button to push will not delete the code already set. I do wish GE and other companies would post their code sheet online at this moment I've lost mine. My remote, which is the one offered for sale, fits in my little coin pocket and easily hides in the pocket of my hand. I enjoy the design because if I'm not familiar with an area channel lineup I can keep the remote in compact mode and just surf from one channel to another. I miss having the codes...this afternoon I was forced to watch "Rome is Burning" because I didn't have my list and the restaurant didn't know where their remote was...great remote.
I am just using this for the first time, the features are good, simple to setup. I found the same problem as others with range, it will work in the room just inside the patio door, but not the next room. Kind of limits the "remote" capability. I cannot speak for the probe yet, but I have a similar product made by Weber that has been no problem. When I thought it was, they replaced it free of charge no hassles, but it turned out to be a problem that causes me to have to reset that unit frequently.
Item arrived more quickly than expected and in excellent condition. My daughter is very happy with it.
The build quality of the cable does feel a little cheap compared to higher end cables. The connection ends are not rounded off, giving it a cheap feel.However, what's important is the sound quality! I'm using this as the 4th piece to a 5-piece audio conversion and extension setup, from an optical out to Klipsch Reference S4 earbuds, and the sound is incredibly quiet when no sound is produced (meaning I have no static whatsoever in a completely quiet environment). The audio is crystal clear even at loud volumes. This works very well for my needs.
I was very very pleased with my order from yall. It arrived on time and just as expected too! I was also glad that it had never ever been opened which means never ever used as that's the way that I like my things whenever I buy them. I am very happy in that I was still able to buy one as they don't make these anymore! I have my other 6 put up and can't seem to locate them at the moment. I thought I could, but to no avail at all! They'll turn up someday though. I'm confident about it! Thanks for being the seller! This one will just have to do until I find the other ones! Take care and Thank You again!!!
I bought my PowerBook about a month ago, and it is simply the most wonderfull tool I have ever purchased. It has replaced my DVD player, my video game consoles, and my PC based music production workstation. I upgraded to 1Gig of RAM and bought an M-Audio FastTrack USB audio interface - the end result being an extremely powerfull and totally portable recording workstation. Of all the music setups I've had in my life, this is by far the best. To set up the audio interface all I had to do was plug it in - no drivers, no wizards, just plug and play.All the buzz about Macs is completely true. OS X just makes everything easier and more fun, the system never crashes, the included software is incredible, and despite the clock speed discrepencies between the G4 and Pentium 4, my PowerBook trounces my Dell P4 2.6GHz! Also, be advised that spyware, adware, malware and virii are not isues on a Mac, and Apple's included web browser (Safari), mail client, and IM client are all at the top of thier respective classes. If your considering a Mac purchase, and want a portable, I believe the PB 15" is the best of all worlds as far as size, features and shear power (the 12" dosen't give you the screen real estate required for audio or graphic editing, the 17" is just too big to lug around comfortably and safely). Get one, you wont be sorry.
This is my first digital camera and I am loving it. It is very easy to use and I am happy with the quality of pictures. Sometimes the directions in the user guides are a little vague. Figuring out what to do for different uses would be faster and easier if the directions were clearer. Also, being a new user of digital cameras, knowing which memory sticks are compatible with this camera is confusing to me.
I own both Kodak DX6490 and Z730 digital cameras which use the KLIC-5001 battery.When I first purchased the DX6490 I was very concerned about being tied down to a proprietary battery, after using it for several large photo shoots (over 200 flash pictures on one charge) I am impressed.I have since purchased an extra battery and the Kodak charger (with international plug adapters) which allows me to use both cameras and keep a battery charged and ready to go, the charger is a handy feature as I don't have to put the camera onto the dock for charging purposes.This is a much longer review than I would normally write for a battery but this one has earned it, a worthy purchase.
Monster product does have the quality stand behind it, so you can trust it. Will buy more if on sale.
I used to have the wireless natural keyboard and it's no comparison to this one. This one has excellent tactile feel, great key travel, and all the features you'd ever need. One of the greatest improvements over the old keyboard is the concave layout of the keys but they also improved the F-Lock key with a built in memory to remember what you had previous had it set to. Sure it seems like a lame feature but for a power user like myself who likes the traditional function keys it is an excellent addition.
I've had this case for about 7 months now and it really does it's job. It fits my Zen very nicely but not too snug and the number one selling point for me was the hard plasic display cover. All the buttons and places you need to get to are right there in the open. I recommend it!
If you want value for your money, if you lose your headphones too often, if you wear out the cord, or plug on your headphones, these are the ones to get. I am rough on headphones, plain and simple. I use them at work, shove them in my purse to take home on the weekends, shove them in my laptop case, take them back to work, and rip them on and off my ears all day long. I always kill the cords, and I always seem to lose sound in one ear.
I only changed up from cat5e, big difference still. This particular cable is only going from the modem to the router. If you are unsure, the plug from the Cat 6 does fit into your standard Ethernet port.Cat6a is now availableCables To Go 27743 Cat6a Shielded Patch Cable (3 Feet, Blue). The difference is: Cat6a is rated at 10 Gbps up to 100 meters; Cat6 is rated at 10 Gbps up to 37 meters. So a 3 foot cable will be fine, just something to consider if you plan on using Cat6 for anything over 37 meters.
Very nice design and also very efficient.Easy to use.Printing is fast.Lots of different features.This is a very good quality printer for a very nice price.
For the money, if you don't need anything fancy, this is your best buy!The only thing is it's not as long as the kensinton I have! But it works just great!
this thing did not work. i plugged it in and only one side worked, then after a bout two weeks it stopped working completely. i bought two and the same thing happened on both of them.
And I do mean UPGRADE! The 1st pictures I took with my 5D just blew me away. I have had it for about a month now. I don't know why I waited so long to get one. The image quality is so much better than my beloved 20D. I would suggest anyone on the fence about purchasing one to fall over to the 5D. You won't be sorry.
Works great, and it is FAR cheaper than the comparable (>$60) cable at my local big-box store.
Not the best looking unit and feels like light cheap plastic. But it does what it's supposed to do. I've used it for a few months now and haven't had any problems.
This is a great mp3/cd player. But it is kind of picky on how you burn the mp3 cds. After lots of trys with a CD-RW disk, I fianlly figured it out. Using NERO I burned it like this:Multisession setting: *Start Multisession disk* Name length setting: ISO level 2 Format: Mode 1 Character Ste: ISO 9660 Joliet: *OFF* Dates: use date and time from original file Be sure to fianalize CD **Use 128k or lower mp3s or you will have tons of skipping.** This works on CD-RW disks and it should work on CD-R disks, but I haven't tested on the CD-R.The only reason I didn't give it the fifth star was because it can be very hard to get your CD burned correctly and the manual is VERY bad. Every thing else is VERY GOOD.
ESTA CAMARA DE VIDEO SONY PDX 10 ES MUY BUENA, PARA FILMAR EN CONDICIONES DE POCA LUZ, SUS MICROFONOS SON DE BUY BUENA RECEPCION, SU PANTALLA GRANDE PERMITE VER SON MEJORES DETALLES LAS IMAGENES, LOS COLORES DE LAS IMAGENES PERFECTAS. NO LE PIDE FAVOR A LA PD150-PD170.MUY BUENA VIDEOCAMARA.Marcelo Mullo Torres.Ecuador
I thought I might be in the market for a slimmer camera, but after trying out a few newer models, I decided to stick with what I have - this model. It's a little thick in the pocket and as with almost all cameras, I wish it could take faster snaps, but I've beaten the heck out of this thing and it keeps performing well.It's simple and straighforward. It doesn't give you more options that you need to take simple snapshots. When you're out with your friends and you want to take photos better than what you're phone offers, but not carry a large camera, this one should work just fine.
compact, easy to use, high quality of sound and zoom. make sure you buy the case apart since it doesn't come with it.
I bought his for my son because his friends gave him a PS3 as a going away gift when we were leaving the UK for the States. The boys thought they would play games online together. Poor dears failed to realize we couldn't plug it in. This converts and works for hours of video gaming pleasure. Turn it off when not using....it gets hot.
First off, I bought the unit about a week ago and am still putting it through it's paces...Audio wise the 2052 is pretty good, delivering crisp treble response and rich bass. Lack of a subwoofer would preclude it from being used as the hub of a home theatre system, but for general listening it is pretty good. The EQ allows five settings; flat, pop, rock, jazz, and custom. Custom merely means you can manually adjust the bass and treble settings.The tuner is pretty standard for a modern stereo system. 32 presets, FM/AM. The timer record function, not really prominent in any of the literature I had read prior to purchase, is a fairly unique feature. This unit will record either live or at a specified time (much like a vcr) directly to the included personal MP3 player. While the other sources allow bitrates of 128kbps, the stereo only will encode at 96kbps. A wire FM antenna and loop AM antenna are both included.The CD changer is a fairly unique design. I describe it as a 5-disc accordion. When you press the eject button, all five discs become easily accessable. You can open the "accordion" while one disc is playing and change the other four. The unit will play CD-R and CD-RW encoded with either MP3 files or WMA files. According to the enclosed literature (and I have had no opportunity to test this) the unit correctly handles DRM issues with Windows Media files. It is important to note that the unit will rip CD's directly to MP3 files and store them on the included player, but only does so at single-speed. If you are looking simply to rip CD's to MP3 files, there are much faster computer based solutions than this unit.Another underreported feature is the SD card slot on the front of the unit. Similar to the CD player, the SD card slot will allow you to play MP3 / WMA files directly from a SD card up to 1GB. (The manual specifies up to 1GB, I have no access to or ability to test a 2GB card.) While playing MP3 / WMA files, the unit scrolls Title and Artist information from the ID3 tag. It is important to note, the unit only records to the MP3 player, and not to the SD card.The MP3 player is a fairly generic 128MB portable Lyra player. I have been searching for an extra player to use with the unit, it seems it is exclusive to this unit. The MP3 player has a built in USB fold-up connector that docks into the top of the stereo unit. The stereo will play files directly from the MP3 player. As far as my tests can tell, the USB connector on the top of the device will only recognize the included Lyra MP3 player (although the manual hints that a 256MB version of the player might be in development or available as an accessory.) The MP3 player easily connects to your Windows / Mac / Linux based machine for download / upload of files.Auxillary connections are available for DVD player / any other type of outside device. The unit will record from the auxillary device to the MP3 player at 128kbps. There is also a complex multi-function remote (as a side note, the remote works on the same codes as the Norcent DP300 DVD player... I found this out first hand. If you are intending to use both units together, this would be good to know.)Overall, good (but not great) sound quality. I tend to use the MP3 player and SD card slot to listen to podcasts in the mornings, but other applications are certainly possible. If you are interested either in being able to play lots of MP3 media, or having a device that will record MP3's without needing a computer, the RCA RS2052 is for you.
Heat on mine doesn't work, not sure if it's broken, or it just never get's above luke warm...It feels cheap; when putting pressure on your neck are, it feels/sounds like it might break... Not terribly ergonomic, hard to get leverage, not very comfortable, and the motor isn't that powerful.It isn't very expensive, but I would say go for one of the other Wahl models for $10 more.
I was impressed with the quality of the SC-28. I do not have a flash bracket, which it would be mostly used for. I use it for hand holding off camera and to connect a radio trigger on a remote stand when using a light modifier and when necessary. Of course, iTTL does not work with the remote trigger, but the trigger puts the light out of alignment with an umbrella when the flash is mounted on the trigger and the SC-28 allows the flash to be centered in this case.
I bought it for my 17 inch notebook and worked fine. Has too many compartments, but is a bit bulky because when empty it will sag a bit and wish it had one of those straps around the bag itself so that it wouldn't sag. Carried a ton of things in it and after my 1st trip thought that some of the stitches would slowly be stretched, or some compartment inside tear a bit, but nope, this product is sturdy enough. Its outer compartment again sags because the strap for it could have probably tightened it a bit more. I carried a projector, my camera bag (which in itself had an slr with lenses, digital camera, card reader, camcorder, tapes etc). All in all it carried a lot of things and still was compact enough for the people at the checkin counter not to bother me with the size or weight.The bag sags a little which is why I gave it 4 stars though can't blame it for the fact that it has so much space in it. If you want something really compact then you should chose something smaller.
Not since starting a foray into Linux territory have I ever had so much problems with the simple act of setting up a piece of hardware! Which turned out to be impossible!The control buttons on this monitor are horrendous, I believe mine were inop since no info comes up when pushed, and the simple act of powering the monitor on and off took considerable effort! which is sad because physically the monitor does look nice.The problem I have with this monitor, is that there is vague instructions and insuffient support! I installed the monitor per the instructions, and I hit a brick wall when all I got was a test pattern. (that was when I tried the buttons) Looked it up in trouble shooting-nothing, emailed support-nothing, Hyundaiq on line help-No!, called 800 number-Negative! Help and support are non-exsistant!Also since I need to return this monitor, I will agree "watch the return item policys". I have to pay to ship the item back, plus a 15% restocking fee! If I was returning it for no reason that's fine! I'm returning because it just does'nt work!
You will not believe the sound that comes out of these small things. Amazing.
I also had the same problem where I got a brand new one, and it doesn't hold a charge well. Unfortunately, I don't see a clearly better alternative. I ordered another and I'll return the first one...
When I bought this lens used I was not expecting much. It's a 28-300 zoom that's relatively slow on the telephoto end but I thought it might an alright lens for backpacking or in situations in which I didn't want to lug my heavy lenses around that cover an equivalent focal length range. This lens is quite remarkable for the price. The image quality is above average although there is some drop in the sharpness along the edges and it occasionally produces soft images. There is also some chromatic aberration at the long end when shot wide open. Overall, I've been very pleased with this lens. I don't use it quite as much as a I used because of the nature of the work I've been shooting lately so I passed it off to my girlfriend for the time being.All things considered, this is a very solid lens. If you are looking for top-notch quality, this probably isn't your lens. If you are looking to save your back from lugging around a bag of lenses on a long trip, you might want to consider this lens.
Even for the cheap price, this is not worth the hassle. The batteries die quickly without any warning, thus losing any information loaded into it before getting a chance to hot sync with your PC. There are many other used products on the market a lot better than this one. Save your money and future headaches!
Installed in Porsche 996 but needed several adjustments to get it working correctly. Once done, it works well and I like the discrete feature.The main issue was the cable that goes from the radar unit to the remote display. The male/female plug went bad only after a month or so......error messages all the time. Ended up cutting and soldering the three very thin lines and that took care of the problem. The other issue is the installation of the radar unit. The supplied brackets really didn't fit anywhere. Made a makeshift bracket from parts lying around the garage and installed inside the bumper which was accessible by removing the headlight unit. The laser adapter was useless. Read somewhere that the laser is targeted at the front license plate, but the adapter is to be installed only inside. That's it. Thinking about installing a second unit in the other car.
This cable is really good. I can get seated in my sofa comfortably with my lapop after connecting the HDMI cable to the TV, i can adjust the program which i wanted to view. There are no distractions (or) Interruptions in the connection. The cable looks stronger and dont seem to get worn out soon by the way we handle it. I recommed this to all persons who wanted to view their favorite programs or movies by connecting it the TV from their laptops. Really amazing. Thanks...
I bought this Tiffen filter to protect the lens of my Lumix digital still camera. Tiffen has always been a fine brand for filters. This one serves the purpose of protecting the camera lens -- and that is what I bought it for. No complaints.
After a fair amount of research, I purchased the Rio Volt with the hope that I could use it to accompany my running. I thought for sure the 120-second ESP buffer for MP3s would eliminate any concerns regarding skipping. Not the case. I may as well been running with a turntable. I even let the device spin a CD for two minutes before starting a low-impact run. Yet, even with this precaution, I was greeted with a fierce fit of skipping, which ceased only with I stopped running. I'm sure it's a great unit for any other use, but runners should definitely stay away.
I picked this up for an old Olympus D-540 camera given to me by my sister sans accessories. It was worth gambling on quality at its selling price. At more then %80 cheaper than the one from Olympus this is a really good buy.
These Audiovox radios worked wonderfully for me on numerous trips in theme parks, hotel/beach and even using between two cars. I have had no problems with them - used them for 3 years now. 3 AAA batteries last a pretty long time - unit goes into battery saver mode if not used for a few seconds. Range could be better but 1/2 - 1 mile no problem (tried this on Aspen ski slopes!!). Foldable antenna is great. Not sure about the vox capability - never really tried it.
goods:1. beautiful, realistic, and very clear screen. i own a HP laptop and i have to admit that sony's screen is clearer, more realistic, and easier on the eyes. the light is "natural" and it's simple a wonderful LCD screen.2. design. the color combination is very pleasing and the silver VAIO logo is modern and elegant. my HP is the typical all black laptop; it's ugly compare to sony.bads.....1. HORRIBLE battery life.... this is a 4 cell battary.. which means the laptop needs to be recharged every 2 hours or so. THIS IS SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE. my HP's battery can last over 6 hours (it's a 6 cell) with this price level, sony should throw in a 6 cell battery. simply put, you can't even finish a movie on airplain with this laptop.2. replacement battery is very very expensive. it runs around 150 bux.3. the laptop runs hot. my HP laptop, after using it for a whole day is only warm. on the other hand the sony laptop is burning after about 2 hours of use. i can't even put it on my laps without using a thick book to insolate the heat after about a hour of use.4. very limited transfer, communication ability. the sony laptop has no infared port, no SD, SC, CM or other flash memory card slots. it only accept MS cards. i found the lack of infared port troubling since i am so used to "beam" files at work. with sony, it's a no no.5. no S-video output... i simply HATE this. with all my other computers, they all have S-video output. and i love to play some music files i downloaded from internet on tv. but i can't do it on sony coz it doesn't have a S-video port.6. flaky wireless connection. everytime the computer goes to standby, i will have a hard time turn back the wireless connection back on. this never happened on my HP and my old dell. everything just connected automatically.bottom line.... it's a pretty laptop to look at.. but i believe the bads out weigh the goods.
Where's the ZERO stars selection?? -- I was at first satisfied with this card along with the matching SMC2404WBR 11/22 router.However after upgrading the drivers from 1 to 2 to 3.0 in order to fix previous problems as other posters have stated, I too had numerous problems as enumerated below:1-In 3 different laptops (2 IBM, 1 HP) after a period of time, the connection is lost and then you are presented with a pop-up stating "One or more wireless connections are available". If you click to connect, it tries to connect, then you are dropped instantly and represented with "One or more wireless connections". (Mind you I only have ONE wireless router ever showing) The ONLY fix is to both reset the router AND to power down (not just warm boot) the notebook. Configuring the router with DHCP and without, with WEP and without, etc.. doesn't fix this. This problem started appearing after 2.0 and 3.0 driver revisions for the card.2-The card gets VERY warm. In fact, in both IBM's, after an hour or so of surfing, the card literally shuts off. The green light goes off and the notebook doesn't think the card is inserted. You must cool down the notebook and card by powering off for a good 15 minutes or more before it will be redetected upon reboot/reinsertion.Save your money, go with better quality stuff than this. :(
This is a very good product and should not be knocked simply because it isn't the &quot;in&quot; brand at the moment. I've had mine for 6+ months and it has worked great at a fraction of the price of an iPod. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;I use it in the car daily with a tape adaptor from a portable CD player. I charge it up nightly. It took me on a 980 mile x 2 road trip to Portland, OR with no problem. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;Think about it: you're getting 8 TIMES the space for songs that you get on an iPod Mini for less $. 8000 songs versus 1000 songs for less money? Doesn't sound like much of a contest to me. Plus, it comes with everything you need, including a case at no extra price. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;So if you are more concerned about a good buy than what's &quot;in&quot;, you'll be very satisfied with this product. But a word of advice: buy the service contract--it's just good sense. Any brand you get is still a fragile item and you'll kick yourself if something goes wrong and you haven't protected your investment. Happy shopping...
If you want high quality gaming and you're on a tight budget, go with this card. Although not as powerful as the GeForce3 series, this card still delivers incredible graphics, and a cost that can't be beat!If you play games based of the Half-Life engine like Counter-Strike or Team Fortress, this card will blow you away. Prepare to double your resolution, and get a huge boost in frames/second from this economy card.You'll also be stunned by the quality of graphics this card can produce with a more advanced engine like Quake III's.An unavoidable negative to this product is that it is an older model, which means it might not be able to handle games in say 5 years. But this goes with all technology. This card will still perform great in the years to come.Another plus was PNY's support. one word: outstanding. They help you every step of the way, including awesome details and examples.Overall this card just rocks!So if you can't drop the (dollar amount) for a GeForce3, but still want a powerful graphics card, buy this one.(Yo... this is the REAL me. I swear I didn't write this review. I think someone haxor'd my account and wrote it! hahaha, maybe it was Eric Blood.)
what else can i ask for? but it's been only 1 month. let's see how well all of them work.
This product works great. It was exactly what I ordered and it was shipped quickly. I didn't have any problems. All of the filters were in the sealed box and undamaged.
This travel sized power strip seemed to be the perfect solution for hotel rooms that feature one vacant outlet for a pair of travelers who need to charge several devices every night. We purchased this from Amazon and received it just in time for a long trip to Australia. It worked for about 5 trips and then, one by one, the outlets on the power strip went dead until we finally had to throw it away. The small silver colored plastic facades covering the outlets each fell off at some point and this may have caused the outlets to fail, but really they were of such poor quality, that they should never have been part of this product.The other disappointing flaw is in the design of the plug. If your available outlet is located on the left side of a piece of furniture, or other obstacle, you cannot fit the plug into place. It is not flexible in this regard. It should feature a rotating master plug or at least a neutral plug that does not require 4" of space on one side. For most situations in a hotel room, there is a 50% chance that you will not be able to use the most desirable outlet in the room.One year later, and I am back searching for a better power strip for travel.
This is what you need. More functionnalities are a waste of money. Except if you care about wireless printer...Excellent!
I received this as a gift so I could use my iPhone4 in my car for streaming music from the iPod and Pandora, as well as occasionally use it as a handsfree headset.I had no problems pairing the phone via Bluetooth and was almost immediately was streaming Pandora to my car with clear reception (it took no effort at all to find a station where it worked). I have noticed however that the volume is EXTREMELY low for both Pandora and ESPN radio. I have to turn the iPhone volume to max and the car volume almost to max just to hear above regular road noises. I don't have this issue when streaming from the iPod or when using it for phone calls to listen to the other caller. That might mean it is an iPhone issue and not a problem with Satechi, but since Pandora and ESPN radio are the two primary reasons I wanted this that is a bit disappointing.Additionally the last few times I have used it the bluetooth connection has just randomly dropped. This was with the phone sitting 2 inches from the transmitter, untouched, with music streaming and no other programs running and no incoming phone calls. It has taken recently to just dropping for no reason and I have had to either unplug/replug the transmitted or turn off/on the bluetooth on the phone to get it to reconnect. Why this is suddenly occurring is beyond me but perhaps there are other factors going on that I am not observing.
Received this item in a timely manner, in good order and as of this time appears to be working fine, what I wanted it to do....would recommend it should it fit in with ones techno plans...
Yes, this is the official toner cartridge. Great quality for sure. But it is really too expensive. I may try some 3rd party cartridge next time
These splitters are well made and not chintzy like some others are, Belkin is known as a good cable manufacturer and they prove it with this product.
I just got a MiniJam and attached it to my old handheld (Prism) for workouts at the gym. When I got the new Treo, my Prism threatened to become excess. Repurposing it for entertainment seemed to be the thing to do.Intuitive Operation / Reasonable SetupThis is only the second Springboard module that I have used (Eyemodule was the first). I was pleased to find that MiniJam works intuitively. I am typically put off by set up procedures involving disks and devices, but it was painless. I would have been less daunted by set up if the instructions were printed as a simple 1, 2, 3 on the outside of the box instead of the junky graphics. The unit is a lot less junky than the pictures on the packaging seems to indicate. Once it was set up, it couldn't be easier to use. It is intuitive, taking advantage of the familiar icons of traditional products like a cassette tape player and (browser-style)juke box.Function in the Gym EnvironmentOK, I wouldn't say that the earphones would never fall out; running on the treadmill would require a different listening apparatus. For my workouts, though, the MiniJam worked great. I am substituting it for a Walkman tape player, so the key benefits were being able to switch to songs that I felt like hearing without winding and longer battery life -- no more droning tape. The drawbacks were losing the earphones once during weightlifting and initially getting the Prism situated on me so that I didn't inadvertently bump the buttons.Key ObservationWhen I got my first handheld, I didn't feel compelled to use module expansion. However, it's amazing how when I have two of them the primary one does all the calendaring and traditional functions and -- with the Springboard platform -- the second one gets used more as I imagine Handspring had intended: sort of a Swiss Army Knife of electronic products. I would have still kept the Prism for playing games (any Wordlet enthusiasts?), but it has a lot more life left in it than that.I recommend the MiniJam. It's just what you'd expect your Springboard MP3 player to be.
First off, shipping was super fast (1 day). Instillation was a snap. Signal went from non existent to 50% steady. The trick is to keep the antenna cable as short as possible to the adapter. The USB cable can be as long as U like. I actually placed my wireless adapter in a clear shampoo bottle to protect it from the elements and placed it rite next to the antenna, so as to utilize the two foot cable supplied from the manufacturer. I've tried many configurations using various devices and this one won...The bracketry lets you tilt but no pan adjustment.
In an effort to de-clutter my office, I bought this online for less than $100. For the price I am pleased with this product. With that being said there are numerous areas needing improvement.The setup was less painful than anticipated; however, the owner's manual was not that much help. You need to be ready to go through the trial-and-error process. With all that being said it took my less than 20" to have this up and running.It read the pictures on my SD card w/o a problem. I had 11 pictures ready to go by doing the following before the frame arrived:1) Resized the 4MB pix down to a 800 x 600 scale (about 50K in size) using Microsoft Office Picture Manager.2) Changed the orientation of the 3 landscape pix to portrait using MS Paint (created artificial black borders).The first problem I ran into was its default orientation is landscape, thus I had to rotate all the pictures with the remote one at a time during the slide show. Not that big of a deal, but I don't want to do that every morning when I turn on the unit and find that my pictures have been rotated back to landscape. Funny that my slideshow settings (e.g., advance every 10", use X transition) are saved when I power down, but the picture orientation reverts back to landscape. Therefore it's back to Picture Manager and Paint to make everything a landscape format. I'll also keep in the back of my mind not to rotate the camera when I'm taking pictures of the kids.Second issue is the resolution isn't that great. This frame is replacing a "real" picture of the kids and there is a noticable difference in the resolution. I know, I know - it's not far to compare a real pix with this frame; however, don't expect the images of your pictures to have the kind of quality as the picture on the outside of the box this frame came in. With that being said I am standing less than 3' away from the frame therefore can see the difference. When I increase that distance to just 4' it's a little easier on the eyes. The color is definately eye-catching when you enter my office from 10+ feet away from the screen.Final issue is reliability. Within the first hour of operation I have had to re-boot the device twice. In the three days I have had this, I have had to reboot this at sometime during the day. On the one hand it wasn't that big of a deal to power off/power on then pressing the four buttons required to get to the slideshow, but there is a nagging concern that six weeks from now a reboot will not solve a problem. This is what I expected at less than $100.Very much looking forward to the day when I can get double the resolution and dictate what the default orientation is for the same $100. Until then this will do fine (if it holds out that long).
Bought these for a dopy open office conversion done in the worse possible way. These along with worlds finest ear plugs and the Rain app on my iPad playing under music, the extremely disruptive office sounds disappeared.By itself, the office sounds still came in but it was better than most.Its over the ear so you will find it comfortable for longer.The substantial cord is coiled and unless you harness it, you will hear it rub against say the edge of your desk. Not hard to do, just need to plan a bit and you can achieve that without a physical harness. At first I though it was part of the disruptive office noise, but soon learned it was the cord and with adjustments, that went away.Items like ear covers and head sleeve are replaceable so if you are rough with it say in a studio or where you are constantly taking on and off, you can replace those.I am not a sound expert but I did notice what they say about it getting better after use.I like its comfort.I also have a big head (always have those caps with the adjuster on the last fastener or millimeter of strap) so that was a factor in buying. Fits nicely with room to spare and can be adjusted to fit smaller heads.It is ostentatious so it looks like you are an audio engineer. But who cares as it does a good job.I since left the open office because of it and working in a better environment. I plan to use this with computer video and audio editing because it is better. Also I will definitely take them on airplanes. With these babies and the worlds finest ear plugs, a crying baby next to you may very likely not be heard if you have some decent background sound.Finally the price for what you get is a deal for what you get. Look at Bowes headphone prices and reviews and you will be out another $100 or so for something less comfortable and not doing much different or even less so of acheive the holy grail of external noise suppression.
I received the product within a week and it was in excellent condition. I'll be ordering more seems how I love to print my own pictures and it looks professional!
This player is awesome. Especially now at $48, it's an amazing value! Will even play AVIs burned onto a DVD (DVD-RW worked no problem). Definitely recommend this to anyone, as it's so cheap and does so much. With a simple procedure to enter a code, it can be turned into a region free player. The beauty of software controlled features! ;-)
Why would anyone want to pay $35-ish for compressed versions of teh songs? 128MB isn't very much, and for it to fit almost 30 songs, along with video and everything else, surely the songs must only be playing at about 128k quality? Compare that to the quality you get from a CD, which is around 320k. It seems to me that this is a bit of a rip-off...
I bought this 256 MB memory stick because I wanted the flexibility of traveling for more than a few days at a time with my Sony (DSC P-9) camera without bringing along my laptop or any of the cumbersome devices for downloading photos. I figured that where my 128 MB memory stick proved too limited, combining its capacity with this new 256 MB stick would be just what I needed.In the end, I was only partially right.I don't have a problem with having to flick a tiny switch to have access to the second memory partition on the stick, and I've long realized that using a Lexar stick didn't present any obvious difficulties or shortcomings compared to the more costly Sony stick the camera maker recommends. But I was unpleasantly surprised to discover that each of the two parts of the 256 MB device held significantly less than the 128 MB stick I used before.This is something I can't figure out, and I am not the kind of technical whiz who could accurately theorize why this takes place. But the evidence is clear: my 128 MB stick holds around 68 or 70 full resolution photos before filling up and on separate occasions, the 256 MB stick held about 55 or 56 on each side before it topped out. Both are from Lexar, so the problem is not problem stemming from the memory stick maker. And the 128 MB stick is older, so the blame can't be placed on any unannounced technological advances. The only thing I can assume is that the partitioning of the stick or the cataloguing of so much information somehow uses up some of the memory built into the product.Does that mean this product is a bad investment? Well, I'm not sad that I bought it. It more than doubles the total number of photos I can take without downloading, to around 190 from around 80 (counting the 16 MB stick that came with the camera) for what seems to me to be a reasonable price. But if you are buying this counting on having exactly twice as much space as you'd find on a 128 MB memory stick, I think you'll find this product comes up more than a little bit short.
I have really small ears and I've always had a difficult time finding earphones that work. I tried the over-the-ear type, but they don't really work that well when you're trying to work out (they always come off). A friend recommended these. They fit really well and don't pop out of my ear when I work out, but the sound quality is not as good as I hoped.
I had been looking for a small camera for my wife for Christmas. She didn't want anything too complicated or too big or too expense. I researched everywhere and I compared several models side by side online (Cannon's, Casio's, Panasonic's, Sony's). Each seemed like good cameras but after seeing these models at different stores I focused on the Casio Exilim models. I did a little more research and read lots of reviews and I selected this EX-Z60 model mainly because of it's small size and price. After using this camera for over a month taking pictures of our one year old, we both love it.The picture quality is very impressive. I was a little concern at first because the image did not look as clear through the large LCD screen before taking the photo but after looking over the photos, all I can say is WOW!!! Great image!! Vibrant colors!! Great lighting! This camera is simple to use. It has a lot of features but you don't have to change anything from AUTO if you don't want to and you'll get great images everytime. The second thing that really impressed me about this camera was the video. I couldn't believe how clear it is. Althought I will mention that the lighting has to be good. I don't think I'll be pulling out our video camcorder anytime soon unless it's for extended filming. It's quick, easy and delivers great images.I love how quick it is to start up. It really helps capture the moments in video or pictures.To summarize the features I love best: Small size (fits in pocket), quick start up to start taking pictures, quick after taking a picture to take another one, great image for pictures and video (although video needs good lighting), Simple to use, good battery life, large 2.5 LCD screen, and the low price. I only paid $169.I haven't found anything I don't like yet. Get this camera, it's great.
A simple and easy to understand product, just makes a lot of fun and solves a lot of problems, especially if you work as a music teacher and want to here the music kids hear.
I really cannot yet rate this product as I received it on 3/7/08 and my printer has not yet "asked for a replacement of that particular cartridge". The current yellow cartridge in my printer is only 40% used. Check back with me in about 2 months.
The problem with this keyboard is that you go to use it and it's not pairing up. Each and every time you have to wait for it to sync...gets old quick. You cannot just start typing. It has to pair up and it takes forever. Not good.
When microsoft first announces the zune I was excited, I dont like the lockout system of the iPod so I dont have any Ipod but used to play my music with itunes. Then I saw WMP 11, by far better player than iTunes "the new iTunes copies some cool functionality from it but lacks many others" I then switch to WMP and never look back.But I dont know who was the genius inside microsoft that choose to copy all the bad things about the iPod and none of the good ones.You cant use your Zune as HardDrive(Big Mistake), you have to download another media player software; in my opinion less functional one(WMP 11 is the best media player ever) why MS made this duplicated program???, you cant connect your zune wireless with your PC or Xbox "Useless". For me 3 plays sharing is ok but within 3 days (this is ridiculus) I would rename my mp3 as jpg to share with my friends.Please dont buy this player please it will force microsoft to retool the zune very soon so I can buy my zune when MS clears its compatibility issues and gave support to play for sure.I am not afected by the zune purchase points; I still find a lot better to buy cds, its cheaper. for example to buy the Aerosmith album "Big Ones" you just have to spend $10 on this site [......]to buy it from a download site: iTunes, Zunemarket etc you spend $15, one dollar per song. So I better buy the CD and then rip my songs to mp3 files that are fully compatible with any player on the market.iPod 4/5; Zune 1.5/5 or iPod vs Zune = PC vs Mac but inverse, here apple wins.
These were my very first pair of isolation earbuds, and I was impressed at the time. Compared to stock iPhone buds, these are much more comfortable, and they sound O.K. I no longer recommend these at all. I've used mainly Skullcandy since, and while their cheap ones don't last too long(six months with heavy/daily use), they sound MUCH MUCH better, and are far more comfortable. These sound very tinny and hollow. Save your money, and find a cheap pair of Skulls, Sonys, or Meelectronics for hardly double the price... Personally I'm waiting for a pair of Sennheisers to go on sale....
This product does not convert voltage from 110v to 220v. Well, the catlog does seem to mislead. The seller should rather mention that this is only a stabiliser in the local voltage region and does not step up from 110 to 220 or step down from 220 to 110.Hmmmm... Just wasting my shipping charges to the tune of 27$.Don't know how much I will lose for a return shipping.Waste of time and money.
Right along with my DSC-W100 I bought this Camera case +spare battery. You can't go wrong. The leather case looks good and workmanship is nice, and the price is right. Having the extra battery is nice. I am always worried my battery would run out. However, the case is just average as I learnt, in many other ways.First my camera just about fits snugly. I am guessing that with time it will get loose, but right now, you cannot take the camera out with a single hand.There is no pocket or zippered compartment in the front like my old P72 case had. No place to store the extra battery that I just bought in this package! No place to even store an extra memory stick duo!! (Did I mention that the camera itself fits very snugly?)I find it very ironic. I wonder what these product designers are smoking! This deal is for a Camera Case AND a Spare Battery - right? But the camera you bought already comes with a battery, so most likely you would buy this case plus battery to have a spare battery on hand for those crucial moments - with me so far? Then why would you not make the camera case big enough to store the extra battery!!Third, the case only has a belt strap provision. No neck strap included. There isn't even any provision for it like rings on the side extra. So you either put it on your belt or something or just carry it in hand. Here I want to add that the product description could have used some help. If the strap is not included say so. Or will that take the customers away? At the least include pictures from different angles so someone can judge on their own, but please Amazon, don't lie by omission!!Now for the case quality. The case has cardboard walls with average padding around. The cover comes over and closes with Velcro. The inside is lined with velvet so no scratches on the screen. The case will give to pressure and may not regain shape. I haven't tried this but sure looks that way. Other camera cases I have had before all used soft materials that were crush proof.I am returning it.
Install was supper easy and the work great for my home theater.Sound quality is great, bought the weather proof to have the added protection in the attic and I'm glad I did. Will buy again.
Great little extra for those family group photos. Has sufficient range and functions without fail. I highly recommend it for everyone.
I was looking for a set of headphones or earphones which could cancel out background noise. I did a lot of research into the active noise cancelling technologies and products, and found none which really appealed. I came across these earphones in my search, and decided to give them a try. Using these is like having really great earplugs in, and then having crisp perfect sounding music also come through. By cancelling out all the other noises, you can keep the volume down, and save your ears as well.
The volume is more than enough. Comfort is not annoying only if pressed into your ear does it become bothersome otherwise it sits on your ear nicely.My only complaint would be that I wish the cord was longer. I use this with two phone (on two separate lines). While using it on a cordless phone it is not an issue. It only becomes annoying when using it with a stationary phone.
Based on earlier reviews I purchased this antenna. I noted the comment from one reviewer who said he was with Hawking that the connector style had been changed so that users would not have to go through the nuisance of plugging in a key while rebooting the AirPort Extreme, then unplugging it and replugging the antenna cable. Unfortunately, the product still shipping from Amazon includes the older-style connector. E-mails and telephone calls to both Hawking's technical support and customer service contact points went unanswered. I have reluctantly returned this antenna without having the opportunity to see if it would in fact boost my AirPort signal. I think this would be my first Amazon return, ever, in nine years ... and Amazon deserves kudos for a quick and clean return process. But Hawking earns my disappointment for failing to take the most simple of steps to keep its product sold.
This is the worst product that I bought ever. The FM signal level that wireless receiver can get is very very low and even if volume is set maximum, hard to hear. I'd strongly recommend not to buy!!
While not as versatile as the more expensive and featured Nikon flashes, it does the job while remaining small enough to throw in the camera bag for small events, parties, day trips, etc.
I purchased the PT-50LC13 in 2003, it has been the primary TV in my household. Two teenage girls have given it a workout it is rarely not on. The picture quality has remained good over the years that I have had it. Like most rear projection it appears a bit dim if you place it near a window exposing a lot of daylight, it is best in a darker corner of your room. I have had good service from this TV and have no complaints about it.
This is my preliminary review as I've only had this printer for half a week...but this is a really good printer. I'm happy to say that it's fast, efficient, printer good clear pictures, and even has the benefit of a little screen--all for $80 bucks!!! I spent a lot on my last Canon printer that didn't have a screen or even half the options of this baby. There are two main paper feeds--one at the top like a "normal" deskjet printer, and one bottom tray for photo paper or more paper if you print a lot! The small screen that displays the photos neatly tucks away when you're not using it, and can be adjusted up so you can see the screen if you have the printer on a shelf like I do. My favorite thing about this printer is that you don't have to have your computer on to print pictures--you can either plug your camera in, or you can take out the memory card and insert it in the reader attached to the printer--no more cords for me, thanks!! My two concerns at this time are 1) There is no printer to computer cord included--you will have to buy the cord yourself (people may and will complain!) and 2) the life span of this printer. My last Canon (i860) lasted only a year and a half. Hopefully this one will last much longer--I really love this printer!
This cable is a must have to connect to HD devices. This one worked great to connect my TIVO Premiere to my new HD tv. Love it!
The Ultrasone DJ1's popped up in my search for headphones that would suit my varied tastes in music; I listen to just about every genre, from rock to new age to rap/hip-hop to world music. I'm not a "basshead", but I do like a little thump to the beat-centric tracks I do listen to, so headphones with good bass reproduction was a factor in my search and purchase.I don't have an audiophile's vocabulary, so I'll just jump straight to the good and bad of the Ultrasone DJ1 bullet-point style:Good:- Comfortable pads and size- Punchy bass, decent mids, and surprisingly good highs- Aesthetically well designed (though style doesn't really matter to me)- Solid build quality- Reasonable priceBad:- Not really bad, per se, just something to be aware of: the DJ1s don't produce a head shaking, blow-your-mind kind of bass - which isn't something I wanted when shopping for these headphones, but keep that in mind if you are the kind of person that needs a TON of bass, regardless of the mid/high frequencies. The bass is there, but it's punchy and precise, not overwhelming. Which is a plus for people with more varied tastes in music.Conclusion: Well-rounded headphones with exceptional (but not overwhelming) bass.
Had there been a 4.5-star rating, that would have been my choice. These binoculars are well-made and perhaps a little better than I expected in terms of optical quality for $19.90. They fold into a very compact shape and the belt-attachable carry case is a nice bonus. They're a bit difficult to use until you try them - frequently - before your event or whatever the purpose you bought them. There's almost no eye relief and even long eyelashes will interfere with your view, so practice with them and you'll eventually be pleased. And remember, they were only $19.90...UPDATE: After using these to watch the wildlife in our yard, I used them at the Joe Bonamassa concert in Saint Louis (11/03/2012). They performed very well; highly recommended for the purpose!
Got this at Circuit City (liquidation), new in box over 2 years old. Fabulous color richness and HD depth of field. On basic cable, the picture sharpness in full widescreen is not quite as good as the Sony 65" CRT, but even there color is better. On HD (16:9) formats, the Hitachi rules. I have never seen one this good in any technology.
I had an HP zv6000 (AMD 64 CPU) for about 1 year. That laptop was great with winxp. Quite heavy and the AC adaptor was the size of a brick. Untill, I decided to install WinXP 64 bit version...YIKES....downloading compatable drivers will be a nightmare for any novice user and I could not use the speakers or memory card reader because HP has not put out 64 bit drivers (so why sell the hardware if the software is not available? is what I asked the HP tech on the phone). But enough about HP...this is about the new VAIO that I replaced it with. This laptop gets down to the point without flashy lights or childish colors or stickers (a big plus for the professionals). Setup and using Vista is taking some getting used to but quite interesting. This laptop is alot quieter than my HP (fans) and the heat is kept at a minimum (so no sweaty lap). Applications zip by with the awesome Duo capability and getting things done is so much faster than a 64 bit HP. Downloads on this VIAO takes full advantage of my broadband bandwidth (another big plus). I haven't tried a game as of yet, but I am sure I will have only a bunch of Kudos in that department as well. So if you are looking for a laptop that you want to use for the years to come, then this one will outlive the hype and be useful for a long..long time. Finally I found a keeper :)
This router is easy to set up and works perfectly. I'm not familar with computer related issues but this router is pretty simple to set up and once your up and running it gives you very little if ant problems. I use both wired and wireless connections and they both work great, good signal strength, works great with wireless X Box 360. Paid $99 which is a great deal for this router.
This has been a great purchase. I use them for my iPod and a portable radio and both units have great sound.
Pressure sensitivity is nice for drawing. But since the tablet requires it's own dedicated USB port-you want the mouse that comes with it to work. However-the mouse, as many people describe in a deviant art forum discussion called "Wacom's Intuos 3 mouse issue" is terrible. Why? It double clicks when you mean to single click and it registers as many as 5 clicks randomly when you're drawing in photoshop. So instead of apple+Z you have to open up history and go all the way back. Many times, thanks to this mouse, I've opened hundreds of images when I meant to just select them. Games are impossible to play. This problem introduces a level of frustration to your computing experience you never knew possible.Google, "wacom intuos 3 double click" and you'll see people complaining on apple and adobe forums about this issue too. Wacom doesn't have forums, they haven't offered any real solutions to what really is a badly made piece of hardware. There are sites that go into detail about how to open the mouse and spray out the gunk, but you need to drill into the mouse to access the screw-which needs a custom electronics set screwdriver to access. You also need to peel back the cloth layer that quickly becomes mired in dirt.Yes this will enable you to draw with pressure sensitivity and I appreciate that, it's paid for itself. But the convenience of this aspect is overshadowed by the chaos the mouse brings. So i avoid using it like the plague. Wacom even added a washer inside the mouse to make it feel heavier and justify the $70 cost they'll charge you for a new mouse when you inevitably want to replace it. A mouse is a very basic input device, how hard is it to get that right? It's been years and they just ignore the problem.
This is the mouse of the hour. being a hardcore PC gamer, a good mouse is very important. and the logitech G5 is really up for the task, with customizable weights, on the fly sensitivity changing (no software required), 5 button, 2 axis wheel, and great touch and feel makes this the ultimate gaming mouse out there. although the price tag is a little to high, but its nothing you will regret with playing a call of duty 4 online.
I purchased this cartridge versus the other HP 4200 compatible cartridges based on the Rhinotek name. The cartridge I received, however, has no Rhinotek branding anywhere and looks to be your average no-name knock-off. This is not acceptable. Having said that, I really needed the cartridge so I gave it a try and the print quality seems fine. I only hope it lasts the 12000 pages it's supposed to. If you're looking for a cheap cartridge that does the job, this might work out just fine for you. For myself, I'm not impressed by companies that get me to buy under false pretences, and won't be buying from OCProducts again.
Having a card this big for my 9 MegaPixel camera was great. In Jpeg format it had enough room to hold 1700+ pictures. My camera did not have a raw capability so I can not tell you what the capacity would be. Card worked flawlessly.
Creative Modem Blaster DE5671-1 (S/N ZSBF0122717000639A) sure was a wasted afternoon; for nothing. New drivers from the website, etc etc new phone cable, several different software packages etc. Never could get the caller id to work (my only purpose for the device). I tried the AT+ string posted here until my fingers were blue; no joy.Unless you enjoy rebuilding electronics, forget about it.
the usbs never want to work or be recognized, it dose keep the lap top a little cooler.
It's a nice product, but for the price, should have included it's own power supply. The keyboard feels a little light, and could have been left out of the package, along with the mouse. The speakers are better than their size would suggest. The unit supports an optional accessory hard drive, but it's not a standard drive. Should have carried over Firewire to the rear ports - some of us use firewire for our cameras and iPods.
I like this little tool. The screen is large enough and very clear to see without having to wear my reading glasses. The voice (who I named gypsy) is clear and concise. She only made one mistake-to my own house. She had me turning right onto my street off a main street, but that can't be done because my street is a cul-du-sac against the mainstreet and you'd have to jump the sidewalk and go through bushes. But, she has taken me to new places in new cities that I would have otherwise had to memorize difficult mazes. It is comfortable having her with me. It is small enough to put into a make-up bag to carry in my purse. I see no reason to purchase a special carrying case when you can use your imagination and find something else suitable. I don't mind that it didn't come with an AC charger, the one in the vehicle works just fine, and after unplugged,it holds its charge long enough for me.
I bought this cheap printer because I don't do much printing. Not only did it often print skewed printouts, it stopped working after 5 months or so. Some spring popped out, and it just makes a grinding noise instead of taking the paper in. And it was still on its first ink cartridge, we used it so little. Please do yourself a favor and spend a little more and get a printer that will last longer.
for the price you cant go wrong 1 year ext warrenty well worth it
The small camcorder is great. You can take it anywhere. [I recommend getting the accessories--to have 90min of [rechargable] battery power. You should also get the 512mb sd--2 hours of recording time with it. If not the five twelve, get 256, but nothing less, for you won't have enough recording time.] The zoom is not powerful, but it gets the job done just fine. The size, 2 megapixels, and extremely low price are the best reasons to purchase this product. The camcorder is a fine product and is great for anyone who wants small size, good clarity, and low price. [ You should check the Gateway website from time to time, if you are thinking about buying this. They have recently released a free shipping coupon and $100 rebate (12/12/03)--just $99 after the purchase. Gateway has made a great offer.]
Works great on my Nikon D-70. I like the results I get with the TTL meetering
Another "Off Brand" company producing equipment that will not last. The CD player is not so bad when you can get it to work which after a few months might not be that often. I sent my unit in for repair while still under the warrenty period and they sent it back still broken and in the process they ruined the tape player and scratched up the face plate. Horrible company.
Listening experience (non-noise reduction mode) is pretty ordinary, nothing exceptional. Haven't had opporturnity to test on airplane, etc. which is primarily why I bought the product. A better pure listening experience can likely be had for the same investment with non-noise cancelling/reduction headsets. Headphones fold nicely into attractive soft carrying case. Comfortable and light weight cover-the-ear fit.
I am amazed at the quality and feature set of thiscamera. While it is not up to the resolution of 35 mm film, you can doa lot of useful photography with the new 3.3 meg pixel count. The gotcha is that it does not ship with a serial (com1/2) cable... So unless you have Win 98 or 2000 installed on a computer that has NEVER had Win 95 installed (? This is what the Nikon manual says) so you can use the USB cable. My recommendation is to buy a SanDisk ImageMate for parallel port (about $50), and some extra memory cards; then you'll never have to be concerned about the data transfer time or OS compatibility. END
Please, please, please remember that this are only $25 to $30 headphones. If you're an "audiophile" (AKA snooty audio freak who expects perfection) spend you'e money somewhere else. However, for the average joe these are GREAT headphones.Pros- Bass is punchy, just like they say.- Light and comfortable- Sound isolation from snug (but comfortable) fit- 3 different size earplugs- VERY Durable. I've owned mine for 3 Years and they are still like new.Cons- Overall sound quality is not as good as other headphones that cost more.- The seal of the silicone plugs comes loose while exercising, so you have to push them in while jogging or mowing the lawn.Overall- If you like big bass these are for you. The mids-are mushy but the highs are pretty good. For the money these are very good! I would buy them again!
This item is better for the price that the comparible ipod. For me the slightly larger physical size is an advantage. plus some accessories that are available for this player aren't available with ipods or zunes. I like the fact that you can upgrade the player online and it has an easily replaceable battery. The cost of the battery is very reasonable. The playing time on the battery is phenomenal- mine has been averaging about 22 to 24 hours on a single charge. We have 5 e series players in our household now. We all agree that for the money, it is the best player on the market. There are lots of places to improve- a better EQ, louder standard sound, and for the size- a speaker phone, a couple more menus, just to name a few. But overall we're very, very satisfied with our purchases. Oh yeah, I almost forgot the sd expansion slot so you can improve the size of storage capacity. All software needed is provided too.
It is so nice to be able to print your own photos in the convenience of your own home. This printer was rated best in a Money magazine survey so I purchased it. It is very easy to use and the pictures look very good. Anyone who purchases it should make sure to purchase the additional pack of paper and ink cartridge package because the printer does not come with much.
What an awesome product. Love it. Works fine. Would recommend to everyone. It does exactly as it states! Great stuff!!!!!!!!
This is the BEST Esata cable in all DOMs. Sturdy, effecient ... and it really connects. Would like something even longer than 6' ... if possible.
Bought this for my brother. We joked about how cheap it looked when it came in, but he raves about the long battery life and reuse that this device provides. He has never taken a device (digital camera, mostly) out for the day and had it quit on him, when using batteries fresh from this charger.
I am pleased with this cable. It appears to be of good quality and the specifications stamped on the cable are those that are advertised by the seller. However, I do not think this is a Belkin cable. The quality doesn't seem to be what is the norm for Belkin products, and nowhere on the cable or the packaging is the Belkin name stamped or displayed in any way. I have never purchased a Belkin product (including networking cables) that did not have Belkin plainly stamped on them.In my personal opinion, the cable is good and is of decent quality, but it is not a Belkin networking cable. Unless the seller can provide proof of some sort (like using the stamped Belkin cable) that it is indeed a genuine Belkin being sold, I would advise the seller to drop the Belkin part of the advertising.
I originally purchased this BluRay player bundled with a TV, so I didn't know much about it at the time.After using it for about 8 months now I feel that I have enough experience with this unit to write a review.The player is very sleek looking. It has only a few buttons on the device itself. The remote control has just about every button you would possibly need for this device and a very limited set of controls for a TV.If you have a Samsung TV than you can take advantage of how Samsung devices link with each other via HDMI and you can control the Player and TV with the remote from either the TV or player, which is a nice feature to have.When playing BluRay or DVD discs this player is a bit slow. It can take a while before anything is displayed on the screen and it is a bit noise while it reads the disc.I have mainly used this device for NetFlix and it has worked very well. Your online experience will vary largely based on the speed of your internet connection, but if you have a solid internet connection with some good bandwidth, this device will work really well.Overall I have really enjoyed this device, so much so that I just recently purchased a second one to give as a gift.There are much better players out there, but for the price this unit is hard to beat.
This tape fits right in with my bleeding-edge technology heavy lifestyle. I use this (in conjunction with my Betamax player of course), to record episodes of Gilligan's Island. Soon, my collection of homemade masterpieces will be complete, and I can watch Gilligan, the Skipper, Mr. Howl, the Professor and the rest go about their zany antics anytime I feel like it!For retro shows, you need a retro format, and this is the way to go- live life to the MAX: BETAMAX.
Basically happy with the purchase. Delivery and service from the supplier was very good. The product is fairly close to OEM quality, but the iPhone side of the connector is not quite as smooth when plugging it into the device. Seems to be charging my phone as expected and my PC picked up my iPhone when I plugged it in.
My troubles with this device are never ending! Delayed write failures were the start from there on it was corrupted data, lost data and occasionally just switching off. After some months I could tolerate its horrible yellow glowing smirk no more and it found a new use as a very expensive bookend.What's even more annoying than the poor quality of this product is the total "couldn't care a less" attitude of the manufacturer. They have numerous complaints over the issues with this product. Do you think they've bothered to recall or provide a fix? No. You get told to edit your registry, reboot your machine and other such "magical" cures.Don't buy this unless, of course, you're after a rather fancy bookend.
Wonderful product received as described. A quality product that I can not wait to learn how to use. Charger and battery included with order that was done and ready to go in no time. Excellent product!
I purchased these binoculars for my husband as a gift. After reviewing for several days, I selected the Pentax 62216. I was a bit apprehensive because they were so economical, but wrong!! They are clear, crisp, lightweight and wonderful. I have ordered another pair as a gift for my father-in-law. The BEST binoculars on the market for the money!!
This player has good sound and picture. It is comvinient to combine the cd & dvd players to save room. However like another reviewer said the manual sucks. I have had this 2 months and I still havent' figured out how to shuffle and program cd's. The manual says you can. But it doesn't say how!It also doesn't have a counter like every other cd and dvd player I have had. So for these 2 reasons I can only give it a 3 star rating.
A great camera with many wonderful features. The manual is chocked full of information, all except the most important feature: Format your disc before recording!!!! From the get-go with DVD-R, it prompted me to format the disc. But with DVD-Ram, It did not tell me to format the disc at the start. I took movies of my trip to Europe and was able to view them back through the finder/display. However, when I got to the end of the disc, I was prompted with a notice to &quot;format the disc now&quot; and that all video will be lost if I do format!! I couldn't believe I had to lose all my Europe footage all because I did not format the disc BEFORE I started recording. London Eye - gone! Meusse-Argonne Cemetary in France - gone! Hitachi could not help me. Again, great camera but Format first!!!
Took 5 years for my bulb to burn with decent amount of use. I have to say the picture brightness did decrease significantly in the last 6 months so that even watching in a dark room did not guaranty a vivid image. There are some functions on this TV that I never figured out how to use and some that are a dead waste like TV Guide function. Supposedly this thing has picture-in-picture, good luck finding that functionality!The remote also is not working well, Toshiba did a decent job here but ultimately this is not that quality of a product, it seems these companies expect a shorter life cycle than the end consumer does.
I can answer the question the previous reviewer asked - at least in this one instance, the unit burned out and prevented current from reaching the protected equipment. I've had my computer and digital phone on one of these for a year and a thunderstorm tonight blew it out but none of the equipment was damaged. I was in the room at the time and it was a huge crackle. I have no doubt there would have been plenty of damage without the surgemaster. Definitely a worthwhile cost/ benefit trade-off in my book.
Very satisfied with product.However I had to order a different model as I bought a new HDTV and I'm using a DVR from a local cable company. This Sony model didn't have both an input and output HDMI so that I could hookup my Blu Ray player with this Home Theater system as I needed to for surround sound in all units.Ended up purchasing a Sony STR-DG910 that works excellent.This first model goes into my bedroom onto the regular digital receiver where it will work great.The one downside of this purchase is when I tried to return the unit initially so I could buy the better unit, I went to Amazon and tried to get info on how to return. As I had opened and hooked up the system, I saw that they could charge an unspecified amount as a re-stocking fee I suppose.I wrote an email to obtain info as to what that amount would be as I had completely opened and installed the device. I never received a response and thus was forced to keep the unit.Further, contacting and talking with Sony's tech support is more difficult than learning to fly without wings. All support seems to have been outside of the US and totally worthless.For instance, to hookup a wireless headset to the 2nd unit described above, I called and talked to a "tech support rep" for about 45 minutes who must have been reading the manual for the first time regarding my question of how to "adapt" the wireless plugin to the one on the front of the receiver.After 45 minutes he finally told me that I would probably have to use an adapter. Funny, that's what I started the conversation with: Do I need to buy some sort of an adapter and if so, which one. The first time I had contacted Sony's tech support I spend 2 hours talking to a rep that due to communication problems, could not solve my problem. My young son did later.I went to a local Radio Shack and it took all of a minute for the sales person there to provide the solution.So I have 2 problems not directly related to the unit itself. One is Amazon's lack of response to my return inquiry and the second is probably common to many electronic distributors of today. That's the lack of tech support at a local level with people who know how to communicate.Good Luck!
I bought an HC3000 a few years ago, and I've never been online without it since then. there are a few kinks to it, but they most often stem from your telephone and internet provider or settings.It always perfectly rings twice (and only twice...LOUDLY!) when someone is calling while online. It slows my connection for about 5 seconds during the ringing, but it's nothing to gripe about, you can only expect so much from a phone line at once. If you choose to answer it and talk for more than a few seconds you will lose your internet connection, but it does its job perfectly when it comes to not missing a call.The only drawback (lost a star for this) is the lack of Call-Waiting-ID support it's supposed to have. I could never get it to show with the external box I bought, and the phone I have connected has CWCID as well. I'll be upgrading to the 4000 model with the built-in display box and see if that works with my setup.compared to not having one of these, having to choose betweeen either disabling call waiting and giving every caller &quot;the busy signal&quot; or getting kicked offline when anyone calls, this is an essential accessory for any dial-up user.BTW: The only difference between the 2000 and 3000 model is the added optional Call-Waiting Caller-ID feature of the 3K, and the color of the unit. both of them were sold at the same time, but the 3K was a bit more expensive than the 2K.
I have this linksys router and it really crashes once a weak... So, I thought: "let's get the latest firmware from the web". On the European Linksys download site I found the upgrade (I live in Portugal-Europe). Now it takes about 6 hours to crash, much quicker. And now I can only access to it in the next day... maybe about 6 to 10 hours crashed, anyone can send me the old European firmware. Notice that even if I reset the router it doesn't give me access to the setup... because it doesn't give an IP to the computer... With the manual IP configured on the PC and the DCHP server off I still can't access, even to the setup, until next day...In either case, if I don't reset, in the next day it works perfectly for about the same time.I've read the forums around the web and I really think Linksys should worry... I got so demoralized that I'm considering seriously throwing it in the garbage and buying a new one, away from CISCO systems. All I could read is that their support is rubbish and that owners with the same problem on this equipment have spent their time and money on the phone for many hours and never got the problem solved. Shall I do the same... maybe I get lucky... maybe not...What I want to declare is: purchase something else... if you're not damned already.
After installing my imac recognized it but it slowed down my computer significantly. Some programs would take minutes to start up and then would run very slowly, lagging a lot. Then the computer would freeze and have to restart. Upon restart, my imac made a loud beeping noise and would not start. After removing the memory stick my computer was back to normal.
I'd give it 3 stars if it cost more. You get what you pay for and with lenses that amounts to light transmission. The higher the magnification the lower the light. I used these in Afghanistan as my personal binoculars and found distant objects very hard to make out in low light. You can see it's there, you just can't always make out what it is. Still a good purchase though, its pretty rugged.
These are opera glasses, not binoculars, and do not provide a wide field of view but do provide a very poor image. Also you can buy the identical (poor quality) "binoculars" under the Tasco brand from Amazon for $9.95 if you are certain you need these, which you don't. Looking at the customer reviews, I guess that the Chinese supplier downgraded the product sometime after 2003 or so. Prior to this date the reviews are good and after, most are poor. I purchased these "binoculars", looked into the objective lens and saw that there is no roof prism as specified. The weight is listed as 215 gms in the specifications but if you measure the weight it is about 175, reflecting the simplified optical design of opera glasses.In summary, this item is deceptively described and there is no reason to buy it.
Just replaced my linksys router and wireless access port with the D-Link DIR-655. So far working great. The setup was ultra easy. I've had many linksys products but they always degrade or just stop. The most I've gotten was three years, which isn't bad but the reviews were great for the D link . So far so good with the D link. UPDATE. It's 10-26 2012 and the D-link is still going strong with no problems.
The drop point did what it was supposed to do, expand the network. So far I have not had to re-visit the expander. It just works
When my husband gave me a palm pilot for the holidays, he made a big deal of including this hardcase as well. While he's right that it might be better at protecting the device from getting banged up in my purse, I find that the cover doesn't really stay completely closed. It constantly bumps into the adjust contrast button along the top and can make beaming inconvenient.If you know that you have a history of being careless with your electronics and have reason to fear dropping or banging your palm around, then go ahead and buy this case. If not, you're probably better off with a soft case that doesn't cause the other inconveniences.
The only reason I chose this rating was because it records a terrible noise. I've recorded many videos without this mic and they sound fine. When I recorded a video with this mic it was a disaster! Had to use camtasia to fix the sound quality which made my voice sound a little off. I don't recommend this product, go buy a better one.
I recently purchased this for my truck because I was installing a amp, power inverter, rear battery, and battery isolator. u can Never have a Good enough ground anyways. Fit right on negative post stock wires slid right in and still even have room for the custom 2 gauge Chassis ground i am going to run. Stock connections are junk anyways
While I hate to admit it, Microsoft's wireless notebook kit works extremely well! (Sorry, I'm a former Mac user) I have a cable modem with Adelphi.net and noticed NO discernable reduction in web page viewing when I switched to wireless. (I think downloading large files may be ever so slightly slower, but not so you can notice)If you're like me and plan to use the wireless connection solely with a notebook, call technical support as soon as you take it out of the box. They are extremely helpful and will guide you through the installation process.As you can read on the product box, the wireless network works 'best' if you have a WIRE Ethernet connection to a desktop computer AND set up the wireless port for use with a laptop. If you don't have a desktop, it just takes a few extra steps to set it up. The techs at customer support are very helpful and can take you through the set-up in 10 minutes....but go ahead and call them 1st. You'll save yourself a headache.Microsoft also gives you the ability to add WAP secuity, which is a must.I have no complaints and am very happy with my purchase! (The [money amount]rebate is a great thing as well)
I received the device and had it up and running on an XP system in 15 minutes which was mostly spent connecting the cables. The driver software loaded before I even got logged on.This is a powered USB hub. When researching it was mentioned the power helps if you have a device your connecting that needs power. After installing I went into Device Manager and looked at the Power tab on this device and saw that out of three devices I connected two of them needed power from the hub. Definitely glad I got the powered version.I connected the USB Mouse to it as a test. It needed power from the Hub and I found you have to be patient to use the mouse until your Operating System is up enough to allow the hub to talk with it. It did work but I connected the mouse back into one of the USB ports on the PC so I don't have to wait.Great device and it's smaller than I thought it would be, which I like. The one review that mentioned the link to the User Guide is wrong is correct, the User Guide that comes with it is correct. Yes it is a USB type 2.0, not a 1.1, though you can connect 1.1 type USB devices to it.
Was a bit skeptical of this brand but went ahead with the purchase, and i must say I am pleased. No noticeable diference in print quality. Will buy again.
This alarm clock was easier to set up than my old one. The nature sounds are really nice. I love the option of automatically having the alarm clock go on Mon-Fri and off on the weekends.
This is about as simple as it gets for placing an off-camera speedlight where a stand won't go. Invaluable.
I made an error in buying this; I thought it might work to convert component signal to DVI. The seller did not specify (although I probably should have realized) that it only converts DVI to component, not the other way around.Luckily, it is not very expensive, so I did not waste very much money. But it was disappointing to discover that I did not have the converter I thought I did.
This is a very good case overall for the Palm series. I own a Palm IIIxe, and the fit is well, and the protection is great. However, I would just say that there are few minor things to keep in mind when you are looking to purchase this.Pros: 1. Water repellent 2. Great Shock Protection 3. Cool look 4. Zipper to keep things out/prevent slippingCons: 1. Bulky - doubles the size of your Palm. (depth) 2. Zipper - keeps things out, yes, but think twice if you are going to be using this device frequently. If you are, then it gets to be a hassle to unzip/zip each time to enter data.Also, because it is bulky, you might not be able to keep it in a coat pocket. Consider this case if you tend to have an active lifestyle, have a larger bag that you might take it in, and don't use your Palm too frequently.Other than that, it is great looking, and its protection factor is amazing.
Use it for a month, traveled with it around different cities. Overall works perfectly, only need to change the channel between cities since the local FM stations used different channels. For this price it's perfect. Addition, it has extra outlet for using other gears.thanks
I purchased this for use with my Nikon D40, and absolutely love it for what it is. It is very compact, so that my D40 doesn't feel horribly top-heavy when it's on, and it fits well in a pocket. The increased flash power, faster recharge time, and especially the ability to bounce the flash have been wonderful. I have taken several pictures with this flash set to bounce off the ceiling that look much more natural and avoid red eyes, shadows behind heads, washed-out faces, etc. And while it doesn't rotate sideways, I have found a "sideways" bounce off the wall in portrait orientation to produce acceptable results, certainly better than a direct flash.Pros: compact, bounce flash, fast recharge, good power, low price!Cons: no sideways rotation for ceiling-bounce in portrait orientation, no on-flash controls or remote capability (if you need that)In short, it's a great flash for what it is. Much better than the built-in flash, but not as flexible as an SB-600, etc. For a non-pro like me that just wants a little more flash flexibility, it fits my needs perfectly while also fitting the compact size of my D40.
With an out of the box installation, the Linksys Monitor (the utility to monitor and configure the adapter) could not see the adapter as being "Active." Linksys Technical Support consisted of (1) asking what O/S I was using (Windows 2000 Professional - which is supposed to be supported), (2) directing me to reinstall the drivers, (3) download latest drivers from their web site even though it was the same version that came on the CD, and (4) suggested I return the adapter.I tried the installation on 4 different laptop computers. Three were W2K, and 1 was XP. Installation on the XP laptop worked as described in the installation guide. I never got a successful installation on any W2K laptop.I cannot recommend this product if being installed on a W2K laptop.
I was having trouble with the flash freezing on my camera and was looking for a reasonably priced 4 gb card. This card met my expectations and more, my camera no longer freezes and the hesitation between pics is non existant.
I have been extremely pleased with my purchase during my first month of owning this TV. The HD picture is fantastic and more impressively the regular picutre is quite good as well. I have also owned Samsungs in the past and been pleased. This TV did not disappoint me. For the price, it is tough to find a better buy.
I am the purchase agent not the end user however, my order with Amazon was easy, informative on the product and delivery arrived as promised.
My original Mach Speed transmitter purchase from 2008 still works wonderfully. Some vehicles this item gives poor results, but in my 2005 Vibe it is great. I get clean highs and full bass. In my 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 van it sometimes crackles in the treble. My old Mach Speed has a click type SD card capture lock, this unit is a simple slide in friction held slot. If you live in the sticks with empty FM space at 89.7 (that's where this unit performs best), this blasts every other option out of the water. No stinkin' cords to a stinkin' Ipod or 'aux inputs'.(my Concord cassette deck from 1985-that's 1 9 8 5- has an 'aux input'so whats the big deal with an 'aux input here in 2010!!!) And you can grab and go to ANY vehicle that has a 'cigarette lighter' and an FM radio in a second & have days worth of tunes on a couple cards or usb drives. It does not get any easier or simpler than this, and if your radio accepts the signal cleanly - it doesn't get any cheaper than this...If these items were made by a real high tech manufacturer with 1st quality parts and labor it would 'destroy' ANY other portable automotive audio device.
I use these for running with my ipod - the cord is a little short but the sound is quite good and I find them more comfortable than buds when I'm sweating.
Hi. I purchased the Sony 105 after reading many reviews for it (and other camcorders.) I also handled some camcorders at BestBuy (NOTE: Amazon price is MUCH cheaper than BestBuy - and BestBuy won't match the price.) Being a newbie to the dvd camcorder and having a very low mechanical aptitude, I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to figure it out. I was very surprised at how easy the Sony is to use. Also, comparing it to the Canon version (a little cheaper than Sony), I found that the Sony feels more sturdy and secure. Only thing I don't like is the small rubbery cover on the camera that hides the little input for the charger cord (see, I'm technically challenged - I almost called it a doohicky) doesn't seem very sturdy and it might break off. Don't know for sure. That's why I gave it a 4, but really the rating should be 4 and 3/4. The price is right, the pictures are great, it's very very easy to use after the initial battery charge. My kids and I love it. We're having a great time with this camcorder!! For all you novices out there, it's much fun.
Burned up quickly with my wife's straight iron..... I expected more use from it. It should have run a straight iron...
Great product. It's the most compact 4-outlet power strip I have ever seen or used. I am using it overseas in conjunction with a 200W step-down transformer, so I have four outlets of 110V power. I can also see myself using this on stateside trips though, because I never can find enough outlets in a hotel room. I'm always unplugging a lamp or pulling a dresser back so I can locate an outlet. This power strip will come in very handy on every trip I take, business or leisure.PROS: I like the lighted logo on the plug end of the strip; it indicates that the strip has power (and looks really cool, too). It's so compact, but it will fit four big block transformers because it has two widely-spaced plugs on each side; an ingenious design. It even has an overdraw circuit breaker, which is surprising for such a compact power strip.CONS: This is a power strip only; it is not a surge protector. If you're looking for a surge protector, look elsewhere.If you need a travel power strip, this one is hands-down the winner. Compact, lightweight and functional, it works exactly as advertised.
I will be very, very surprised if this camera does not end up becoming something of an early DLSR classic a decade or so from now. I have a feeling that like the Canon 30D and 5D this camera will continue to hold value very well even as similar vintage models have lost most of theirs.If I had to sum up this camera in one word it would this one: exposure. Exposure is arguably the most important factor in judging the quality of a photo. It is certainly one of the most important if not the most important. This camera has an amazingly great talent at picking the correct exposure. There are countless sites that explain the technical reasons behind this that you are welcome to go and seek out, but I don't want this review to be 3 pages long so I will forgo detailing them again here. Bottom line, you can't ask for anything more in this regard from this camera. You will get shots with this camera that you would have lost with the D40, D50, D60, D70, D80 and D90 due to incorrect exposure. Of course if you had the time, ability, and equipment you could spend 10-15 on each shot to make sure you manually set everything correctly to get that perfect exposure. Most of us don't have the time, however, or don't want to spend the time (and the $300 for a good light meter) so it is a joy to work with a camera like this. The D40-D90s get exposure right too of course, just not as often as the D200 does.Low-light performance: I feel like I have to start including this in my camera reviews now since everyone seems to care about this much more than they did just 2-3 years ago. Bottom line, it's real simple: this is not a low-light performer. You know what? I could care less! If I need low-light performance I'll grab a 5D or a D3. Honestly, even when I had a 5D I rarely, rarely ever shot at ISO 800 or higher. ISO 100-400 is how I roll. You know what? The D200 is awesome at ISO 100 through ISO 400! No problem here for me. ISO 800 and ISO 1600 are not good. I would have a very hard time selling a photo made at these levels and an equally hard time making a print larger than 5x7. Again, to me this is not slight. I didn't buy the D200 for low-light performance and you shouldn't either. If you need to shoot at ISO 800 and up then you need to get a faster lens, an external flash, or better yet both.IQ more generally: saturation, contrast, color and clarity are great with this sensor, again as long as you keep the ISO to 400 and lower. At ISO 800 the sensor goes from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde. Not only do you get a huge mess of noise that renders the pictures mostly unusable, but everything else (except clarity and sharpness) seems to suffer, too.Ergonomics: outstanding. I love the ergonomics on the D50 through D700 models. The location of the buttons is also typically Nikon in its intelligence.Pop up flash: don't ever use it unless it is an emergency. this goes for every other DLSR pop-up flash, too. They are a joke. Either don't use it or buy an external flash. I don't know of a serious photographer who would use a built-in flash on a DLSR unless it was an emergency and not using the flash meant getting no picture at all (i.e. it's 3:00AM and you are witnessing breaking news).Battery life: this may be the one downside to this camera. It is not the best. You will probably want to buy an extra battery. This is one of the worst when it comes to DLSRs I have used over the years. I don't know what accounts for this but thankfully Nikon ironed it out with every DLSR made after the D200.I could talk some more but it would be superfluous at this point I guess given that this camera has already been exhaustively reviewed by people much more capable and knowledgeable than I. Bottom line, this is the Pro-Sumer DLSR at this price point. At this price point, you can not buy another better DLSR. If you have $200 more dollars I would probably go with the D90, however. I do think it is worth the extra money. That being said, this is a classic and the fact that 3 years later (a generation in DLSR years) Nikon made the D90 and it came out slightly better does not in any way take away from the greatness of this camera. I mention it merely because the D90 is a current Nikon offering priced not too far above this one and I do believe it is slightly superior in most ways except the exposure. If you are on a budget and need a pro-sumer grade DLSR then this is the one.This is one of those rare 5 star products that you can instantly disregard all 4 star and under reviews for. If a reviewer gave this 4 stars or less then they do not know what they are talking about or they simply bought the wrong camera for their needs. At the time of writing this review, only 16 out of 138 reviewers gave this anything less than 5 stars. That's right: 122 out of 138 reviewers gave this camera 5 stars. If this isn't a clear consensus then I don't understand the definition of the word consensus. Sorry, but it's not a matter of opinion--the people have spoken. This is a clear cut 5 star camera.
Works amazing with my HP Bluetooth enabled laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium. This product is really good.
i got this in the mail today an went to wire my new stereo the wires for the rear speakers were completely missing never had that happen to me with other harnesses its garbage an they need to stop making junk.
The high quality paper of these sleeves by memorex are bright white and have a similarly high quality plastic film window. I've used a few hundred of these sleeves with perfect results. They are ideal for disc storage and can be a huge space saver if you're looking to dump your jewel cases. You can fit a little bit of limited artwork (the front piece) in this sleeve and still fit a disk. There's a tab on back to fold the edge under to secure the contents. My fail rate using these is zero percent so far.
This is my third PC. I use it all the time. It is easy to use and I feel safe with it. The seals are a good design. Check the holes for safety and do not overfill
UPDATED 1/8/2012This item is very well constructed and fits perfectly in every way possible. The issue is that since it's so long, it threw off my optics to the point that I could not focus. This was only a problem when I used my telescope's traditional eyepiece port. Using my telescope's rear camera port, and with some dis-assembly of the tube and T-ring, it did end up working out. Not all telescopes have a rear port.Telescope was Meade ETX-80.
A great tripod, excellent for my personal uses. A little light if I mount out to the side with a bigger lens. Still it does what I purchased it for
I ordered a slightly used replacement bulb from this company. Upon its arrival, I discovered that I had ordered the wrong bulb! I immediately contacted the seller and asked for a refund, because I had found the bulb I needed at a different place. The seller responded immedately and told me he had the bulb I needed, and would be happy to make an exchange. I mailed the first bulb back to him, and he sent me the bulb I needed. He responded promptly and got me the bulb I needed for my classroom. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a replacement bulb for this projector.
This lens is a great option for any Canon owner of a 7d and below. The build quality may not be "L" standards, but picture quality is outstanding! I use this lens for large group shots, indoor shooting, street shooting, and anything/everything to create that "WIDE" look. If you are looking for a wide angle for your bag, this is your best option. I owned the Tokina 11-16...this one is superior and has a further reach...the extra money for this Canon 10-22 was worth it.
The quality appears to be good. The female to female (accepting male connectors) solves the problem when adding a power antenna or extending antenna cable that can't be connected any other way. The price was fare and shipping was fast. I can ask for nothing more....
I searched around for the best deal on high quality car stereo RCA cables and this is definitely the best I found at the time. They are made very well, and sound great. What more can you ask for? The short connectors definitely help when it comes to wiring car audio.
The DCRTRV38 is a great Digital Camcorder - as long as it works. Mine is 1.5 years old, has had light use (about 10 hours of video recorded) and has had no abuse. It no longer plays video back on a TV, and after hours with Sony support, it appears the A/V out no longer works.I wouldn't be concerned, but when you start to search on line - you begin to realize that Sony has tons of problems with the entire line of Digital Camcorders. They don't seem to be fixing the problem, and ask for a lot of money to fix the problem - estimated at $269 for this repair (on an $800 unit).I have to say, in dealing with the problem, Sony support is spectacular. The on-line knowlege base took me quickly to a relevant troubleshooting procedure. When it didn't solve the problem, it offered me a choice to do an interactive chat with support. I did that and it worked very well, though it ended with the determination that the unit was malfunctioning. It would be great if everyone emulated Sony support.
I recently bought a digital-to-analog converter for my TV and bought this as a cheap antennae to accompany it. A few years ago, I tried only having broadcast stations, but reluctantly bought cable because the reception was so bad with my amplified radioshack antennae. I definitely don't have that problem anymore. All of the major networks and PBS come in crystal clear. I wish I had spent the $10 on this four years ago instead of sinking all that money into cable.
I bought this for my psp and it is amazing and cheap. It arived early. WAY WORTH IT!!!
I was looking for a way to be able to watch movies and not have to take a portiable dvd player with me to places that are without having to bring all my dvds. I have finally found what I was looking for. Zen. fits in my pocket. way to go
I bought this, as others did, to try and save money versus the brand name cartridge. I was reluctant as my one experience buying 3rd party ink for an inkjet printer was not good. Did my research, read the reviews, and this seemed to be the best bet. When I got the box I was worried as some of the packaging was already open, making me a bit concerned that this might not be brand new. The most inner packaging was sealed, however, and there was no other evidence of this being a used cartridge. Installation was easy, fits just as well as an official cartridge, and printing has looked as good as with an official cartridge. No smears or streaks, print is dark, no complaints at all. I don't do a lot of printing, so I can't speak as to capacity, but I have been printing more than usual lately, probably close to 100 pages, and all's well so far.
Any photographer knows that you have to have a spare battery! I constantly find myself swapping the original for this back up one as I take my camera out with me all the time & sometimes forget to bring the batteries in for charging. It's always nice to reach for that spare instead of missing that shot...I bought a spare battery for my Nikon S7c Point & Shoot as well. It's just a must have for me or anyone who owns a digital camera.Nikon D90 & S7c Owner
Brought this product for my 28 year old son to use with his smart phone and his tablet. He loves them. Says they are very comfortable on his head. He shaves his head so he likes the soft cushion and molded plastic. They are not a strong noise canceling but he says he can't hear people talking around him while using them.I purchased them for around 14 bucks so it really beats paying $50 and up for similar products. Very happy with the product.
Dont waste your money. Go for the Ipod. This has too many updates and bugs in it.
The boss speakers sound alot better then the factory speakers that came with my car good balance of sound I wish they could hit the bass tones harder
This is a fine little tripod. It is well designed and sturdy.I did return it because it wouldn't fit in my newCaselogic SLRC-202 Medium SLR Camera Bag (Black). The bag arrived after the tripod. I then purchased theSlik Mini Pro V Table-Top Tripod with Pan Headwhich is equally well built and it fit in the bag (in case anybody should care).
I really like the fact that my computer's front controls are still accessible. The adjustable height is very convenient. What I really like is that a Bluetooth keyboard slides under the stand so you can get it out of your way. Also, my place looks like NASA. Lol. On a kitchen table, you can watch some DVD's or news programs on the laptop. It makes it easy to move the computer around without marring the table or rubbing out the grips and the bottom of the laptop. I don't understand why anyone needs to spend more on these. This does the job, looks great and at a reasonable price.
There are a lot of negative reviews already, but if mine will deter just one person from reading this book, then adding my 2 cents is worth it. Yes, there are passages of beautiful description and some intriguing characters, but these are lost amid the hundreds of pages of worthless material. One gets the impression that Tartt was trying to write a portrait of Southern childhood that would rival To Kill a Mockingbird, and that might explain the "show-offy" verbosity of her prose. I started to suspect that she collected her favorite bits from writing exercises, journals, and abandoned short stories and threw them together hoping we'd be so impressed by her language we wouldn't notice the appalling lack of plot.No, you do not find out who killed Robin, and I'm fine with open endings when they have a purpose, but this strikes me as sheer laziness.
We purchased this scanner as a replacement to an older model that was SCSI connected. We already had software in place for the paper capture/character recognition so that was not really considered in deciding on the purchase. We have since found this scanner to perform the functions perfectly. I set some of the scan preferences for our users and they simply select an option for the type of document they want in the result (PDF, Text etc) and watch in amazement at how fast this thing performs the job. In fact we are considering a second scanner to replace another older model.Overall we are very satisfied with our purchase.
I read a lot of reviews that liked the Creative Inspire T3030.Amazing speakers for the price.I didn't go with five stars because my daughter has different speakers that cost a little more (like $20.00) that have a significantly better sound.
It is an awesome speaker. Very loud, I usually have it set for 4or 5 and it is plenty loud for me, the volume control goes up to 100. It was easy to install. I bought 3 of them. love it.
What do you expect from such a cheap product? I had a hope that it would work, but of course it disappointed me.
I was hoping for a neat and simple way to print titles on my CD-R and DVD collections. I found neither with the Casio Disc Printer.I tried a total of 15 CD-R's before returning the item because I could only get accurate printing on 6 of the discs. I was trying media from Maxell,Sony, Memorex and while the printer would work on some brands once it would fail the next time.Also the printing area is very small. I believe it is only 1/2" high on the top and bottom. It is very difficult to get much information on the disc except fot the Title and Artist.For now I have gone back to labeling by hand, but if anyone can tell me of a better solution I would love to try it.
Tilt rocks, buttons okay, smooth scrolling...,The just of this review is in the title itself...I bought this mouse to replace my Logitech MX310, which was a nice mouse but just too small and not ergonomic enough. I mainly wanted to get the Microsoft mouse because of it's smooth scrolling wheel with side tilt. That is the most wonderful part of this mouse!The middle scroll button however, is very difficult to press down, you really have to exude effort to press it. I am hoping over time, the button will become looser and easier to press.The shape of the mouse, the ergonomics of it, are superb; it really does fit your hand and fingers well. The mouse also has 2 rubberized sides which help you grip and slide the mouse easily across the table or mousepad.The wireless function was incredibly easy to install following the instructions given and the CDrom. The software that comes with this mouse is also very customizable and even lets you adjust the speed of both scrolling, up/down and side2side.Another main reason I bought the Intellimouse Explorer with Tilt is because it does have 5 buttons - 2 for the thumb area. The default setting is forward/backward for browsing the internet but you can customize that. The buttons are easy to press, but the placement of the buttons would have been better if it was under the thumb instead of up and over the thumb area, making it a bit of a stretch/effort to reach and press. The front button should also be larger and moved back, then the mouse would be almost perfect!I'm quite a picky person when using the mouse because it's the most used computer hardware besides the keyboard and CPU! You have to really invest time into a mouse because your hands will need comfort for hours on end...this mouse doesn't disappoint. It's a great choice overall.If you are lucky enough to find the other colors available besides the popular grey/black mouse, go for it! I have the red and it's beautiful.
Hands down the sony plus webtv unit is the best that has ever been made. With it you can surf and send email without any worry about viruses and spyware and best of allits so easy to use your Grandma or Grandpa could figure it out in minutes. All thatis required is a tv set, a phone line and a monthly subscription from MSN.
sound quality pretty decent. not adjustable, so i hope you have a large skull. be careful with the little plastic clasps that allow the headphones to collapse. they don't have any markings that indicate which way to push to collapse, and they give a little both ways, so you want to be extra careful to not snap them right off... seriously. i'm that strong.OK - SO I'M THAT STRONG. BROKEN AFTER A FEW SHORT MONTHS. DON'T BOTHER. THEY LOOKED COOL, BUT THEY LET ME DOWN. KOSS AND I ARE OFFICIALLY BROKEN UP. I WANT MY CLASS RING BACK, KOSS. IT'S OVER ;-)
I've had these headphones for about a year now, and I have yet to find any real problems with them. I use them every day on my laptop to listen to music, and the sound is spectacular. I usually spend about 2-4 hours with them on, and I've never had a problem with comfort. They feel quite nice actually. After a year, I have yet to find any kind of bug. The only thing I have against them is how giant they are. If you're looking for a pair of headphones to bring with you on your day to day activities, look for something a bit smaller. These things look like they're going to eat your head every time you put them on. But looks aside, the sound quality is amazing.
Bought them with my Nikon Coolpix S550 ... and even with a 10 megapixel camera set on the highest setting, I have the ability to take more than 1000 pictures! No reader with the card, but i got one on ebay for next to nothing (or you can access directly through your device). Good product!
Although my scanner is a 5900, which will not work with my new Mac (G4, running Tiger 10.4.2), this one uses the same "ScanWizard 5" software package so the odds are pretty good that the 6800 won't work on current Macs either. This failure is after numerous contacts with their tech support and repeated downloads of drivers, but for some reason it will not load the "scanner finder" - obviously a critical component. I have given up and will upgrade, probably to a Canon, but what a waste of what SHOULD be a still-functional item.
The wireless speakers work well, with much greater sound quality then I expected. The only issue is that it took some time to adjust the speakers and transmitters to the right frequency (the one with the highest quality of sound that didn't interfer with the 900 MHz phone) but once that was accomplished everything has been working perfectly. An hours worth of hassle doesn't seem too bad for a long term solution.
It's 4,000 Microsoft points, it's usually cheaper than what's being sold by Microsoft, and you don't have to give them your personal information. This is the best way to get points if you want them.
Okay, so these got to be the loudest headphones I've ever own. If you are trying these for the first time, you should definitely set the volume down by about 30% of "normal" volume. As far as the values, these are relatively cheap for the high sound quality. They are very light and comfortable on the ear for those long hours of wear, or for my everyday 30 mins ride on the CART to classes. Very easy to put on and the cord is single strand so no clutter. The range is incredible and very crisp, clean. The bass on these phones are weaker compare to the Sony's, but the bass actually sounds cleaner and non-distorting. Take your music to the next level with these bad boys.
Since I cannot give it a zero, I gave it a one. I Purchased one of these drives for me and my wife. Hers broke a month after teh warranty of a year expired. I called them, they said it is a fatal error and it has happened to other people,because it was over a year they will not do anything about it.
I always buy original OKI products now after I have tried other non OEM OKI products and seen the results in the printing quality, especially with the color non OEM cartridges!
I have a network TV top set box for my family room TV and sometimes I want to watch the program in a bedroom. The two rooms, one is downstairs and the other is upstairs, are at the two end of the house. I was a little bit worry about the signal quality after I read some (not-so-good) reviews. At last I took the risk and bought it partly due to its very attractive price. I'm glad that I made the right decision. Both video and audio quality is super. The setup is easy: just need to make sure the two directional antennas are facing each other. The remote control relay/blast is a huge plus. Now I can watch the program from my bedroom TV and control the top set box with the same remote. The only minor complain is that each time a remote button is pressed, there is a a little distortion on the video, but it is minor and last for only a split of second.Regarding the wireless network interference issue, I easily solved it by setting my wireless channel to some higher number. I believe that the channel A,B,C,D on the product correspond to wireless channel 1, 2, 3, 4. Many wireless routers set factory default channel to 1 and that could cause some problems. I experience no interference after setting LF-30S to channel D and my wireless to channel 9.I don't have cordless phone in the house. So I'm not sure about interference it may bring to it.Overall, I'm very happy about the product. It works great at least in my house.
It's a nice form factor, and worked fine /when/ it worked. One day pulled it back out of the drawer and it would read 'normal' sd cards, but not sdhc cards. Went to Sandisk support - which requires back and forth via a web site (can't do e-mail) and trying to get an RMA was like pulling teeth. I finally decided it would be easier to buy a new reader. I bought a Kingston MobileLite and it required no more hassle and is working /much/ better (8.3MB/sec on a low price sdhc card). I've bought Sandisk products for years - and most have worked well, but this support experience convinced me to go with other brands.
this is by far the best CD player I've ever had. there are only three problems I can think of. 1.) There is no pause button.(you just press the "stop" button, and to resume play, press "play". you get used to this after about a week.) 2.)there is no line out plug.(I never use it, so it's not a big problem for me) 3.) the volume knob is in a very awkward place. right behind the control stick. you hit it with your thumb when you change tracks. there is only one major problem for me. the volume knob. even with these problems it is still the best CD player I've ever had.
For the first couple months, these were okay. All of the sudden, there's now a farting noise every time a deep bass note plays. I don't listen to a lot of bass-heavy music, so I don't know what the problem is. By design, these should be able to handle the bass. I'm going to try to claim the warranty on them, but the fact is I'm still stuck with this headset and I wish I bought a regular pair of headphones.Other than that, the headphones themselves could be a little larger and the cable a bit longer. It's also annoying to have to keep a charged AA battery in with the headset in order to hear bass. Without the bass, the headset is really weak.
Our 1992 RCA 26 inch screen TV died. And not being one of those families that eschews the TV, we knew we had to replace it soon. It had not been hooked up for High Definition (being an old TV), just regular DirecTV. I figured on getting the same size, foolishly thinking that TV's had gotten more compact over time. Wrong. Todays CRT TV's are huge. The footprint they leave is really big, and the weight can easily top 200 lbs. A similar size TV now would have been just too massive for our room. That left the flat panels. From what I understood, the flat panels, (LCD's and plasmas) do not have a better picture than the Cathode Ray (CRT's) of today, unless they are hooked up to High Definition, which I didn't want. I went to a brick and mortar store to look and was disappointed with the size of the CRT's, and the prices of the flat panel TV's. I explained to the clerk what I wanted, a set that wasn't oversized and heavy, but not a fancy HDTV style one either. He led me to the smaller LCD screens and pointed out this Panasonic (TC-20LA5). It was not HDTV ready, but it had the EDTV feature for enhanced definition. This was especially nice with the DVD in progressive scan mode. This LCD player was lined up with other sets by Samsung, Sony, Polaroid, and Sanyo, and it had the clearest, best picture of them all. It is not computer compatible, but looked like a regular LCD computer screen to me. I would have preferred a few more inches on the screen size, but it wasn't worth the increase in price. This TV weighs about 20 lbs and takes up minimal space. I bought it and did the hook up of it to TiVO and a DVD player and it looks very nice. If you do stand too close, you can see the lines in it, but from watching distance of 7-15 feet, it is nice and sharp, brilliant colors. Don't expect hi-def clarity with this, you aren't paying for that, but you will still get a very fine picture to look at the richness of the colors still amaze me.Don't buy a turntable for it to sit on so you can change the viewing angles, the stand has its own built in one. I learned that the hard way.I would highly recommend this TV for those people who aren't into having a total HDTV system, and who want to graduate from the big bulky sets into these more compact sets. I can only hope the reliability is good, as with the higher cost of these, they can't be replaced too often.
The review by Harvey below is very accurate and informative. However, there are two additional comments that might be helpful.1) With this case you lose the comfortable "handheld" feel (curved sides & just the right size) that is so classic with the Palm; holding the case and the Palm for any length of time (such as doing a Sudoku puzzle) your hand gets uncomfortable. The case is about 3/4 inch wider than the Palm.2) The case weighs just about as much as the Palm E/E2 so you virtually double the weight of what you are carrying around.I have reverted back to the leather flap that came with my E2, and a rubber band to hold it tight while the E2 is in my pocket.
I was initially unsettled about the thought of buying a flat panel display because of the nature of the color critical work I am required to do; especially after seeing other flat panels in action at CompUSA, Circuit City, ect. Also, a flat panel seems more of a luxury than a need to get work finished. But, post-purchase, I could not be more satisfied with this display. Now, when I use any CRT display, it appears fuzzy and out of focus. I love my new display and it is well worth the cost!
I have a pair of this mini-omni, and it's all you need to get music in our backyard. since the sound comes from 360 degrees, you dont need tom nay speakers to cover the area. The best part,the sound it's great!
I have had this case for almost two years and it's great. I use it to carry an Antec 2.5" sata enclosure with a 500 GB drive for movies while on the go. It's a perfect fit, and rugged enough to take a little beating. And after almost two years of pretty regular use, there is hardly any signs of wear. The center smooth section on the front and back have a few light scuffs on it but that's it. The zipper is good, never snagged on the internal fabric. The strap to hold the enclosure still fits snug, same as day one. The opposite side can accommodate a fair amount of items, I have a 4' usb cable, a 4' USB to DC power cable, and a few SD cards. I use to carry a Kingston 32-1 card reader with all of that and it fit fine. I would recommend this case for use with the hard drive enclosure I'm using.
Great speakers overall...slick look n great sound...only problem 4 me is that the tweeters were no good smh...had to buy another pair of tweeters to go with it
It is not streong enough, I have purchuased two, for me and for a friend and both are brouken after short time.
For me cleaning a Dell SP2309w lcd monitor screen with this product was a failure,product leaves streaks and made the screen look overall worse then before,just went out and purchased distilled water and isopropyl alcohol (50% by volume) and a spray bottle,my mixture is approx 40% alcohol & 60% distilled water,total cost was 3.27 - suggest you do the same(go to your local 99 cent store for these items).
I needed a long, cheap cable to connect TiVo to my home network, and this did the trick! Now I can transfer recorded programs to my computers to view later.
We just have this system set up, paired with Denon AVR 787 receiver and Monster cables. Not sure how much cable adds to it, but definitely a good receiver is a must for this speaker system to playback perfectly. The sound is pheonomonal. The sound is deep and rich, with layers and details. It is not overtaking the movie if the movie is not loaded with sound effects. We have tested with Movies: Shrek, Chicago, Matrix, Nemo. Each one of them is played very nicely. It is definitely cinema quality sound, much better than the bose 5.1 system I listened to in the store. It also enhances your movie experience by so much that you feel like watching a new movie discovering scenes you never discovered before. For example, I never noticed the water was so clear in Nemo, now I feel it, all because the vast calm water sound of the ocean.Excellent! I would recommend this system to anyone!p.s. To listen to music, make sure to connect with a CD player (not a DVD player), and use 5 channel stereo, otherwise, the sound will not come out right.
I have owned the Grundig 300 PE which stands far far from the Sony SW-7600GR. If you are into world band, or just beginning you should get the right stuff. With the YB300PE you will waste your money with poor performance. When you compare the grundig equivalent (YB 400PE) as in "Passport to World band radio" the main difference is sound quality. The grundig is much better. But I feel that what is the need of better acoustics if you can't get adequate reception. I overcome the sound issue by using headphones, it sounds greatr on it. Just the SSB option that is mainly found on expensive models is worth every penny when you need to weed out bad co-stations. Yes it is 149 versus 79 for YB300PE and 129 for YB400PE, but it is worth it. It does not come with an AC adapter but you can find one at radioshack rather inexpensively. I would definetly recommend the AN-LP1 antenna to go with it, it is the best loop for portables on the market. It will make your radio stop constantly as it finds new stations. The only drawback that it can be a bit comfusing to use at first, but with time it becomes easy. Best bang for your buck.
My experience is similar to that of Curtis Weddle above. I also have an excellent pair of Swift binoculars. Of the half dozen or so binocs I own, these are my favorite. That is the main reason I purchased the 10x40 monocular.On the plus side, it has a nice hefty feel to it. But guess what? I can't get it focus to infinity! It seems if I could just rotate the focus wheel another half turn or so, it might get there. However, I refrained from applying a pipe wrench to it.I didn't spend much time with it after discovering that. It kicked around in my closet for several months, then I gave it to my wife's grandchild to play with.
I bought this puppy because I knew I could upgrade the OS ... I haven't done it.The standard OS works great and I've only had to reset it twice in the 18 months I've been using it.Highly recommended.
I have now had my Epson Stylus Rx620 for about four months and have used all features.Pros: can print pictures from some slides (see cons for explanation), great customer service, great print outs of photos from memory cards or computer on EPSON photo paper (which is pricey). Ink has individual cartridges (which can be refilled with a chip resetter to cut down on costs- not that this is recommended by the manufacturer but I am all for cutting costs if it does not effect the quality) It has done a wonderful job of printing copies of photos. Overall I have been pleased with the printer, (mostly for printing photos- its best quality)
it worked fine the first two times i used it after that it would shut down for 10 to 15 seconds and start working again a minute later the same thing over and over
I brought this to replaced one that was broken off from rear of boat. This was done by previous owner that didn't want to replaced it. Being in shallow lake, I didn't want to have same problem. So I've decide to try out this product which allow me to glue them inside the hull under the engine. Hoping that it work... it work very successful without any issue on my first trip out with this products. Got everything you need to install, but you still need to buy or already have gauge, this is just for transducer for gauge. Now I don't have to worry about damage from outside of boat, no external wiring and drilling. Out of sight and mind.
One of the best mouse's i have ever used its super comfortable , i actually sold my apple mighty mouse after using this because i like it so much. The features are great works amazing. Im really happy with this mouse and will probably buy a few more for the other computers around the house . A++++
I was concerned I'd have to replace my Plantronics headset--which has been a great trooper for 5+ years. New battery gives hope for another 5+ years!
I lost the original eyecup piece on my D40 last year because it just fell off by itself. I put it back on a few times but the last time it fell off without my noticing it. The manual states that the original eyepiece is the DK-16, but I didn't want to get another one that would have the same problem.The DK-20 is a great replacement eyecup for the D40 because it slides onto the lip found around the viewfinder and locks into place. I am confident that I won't be losing this piece because it fits so well and it is so secure. If you need a replacement for your D40/D40x I recommend it!
I've had my Nikon 5700 for about nine months now. I started out with it as a complete novice, got shutter lucky, and found some beautiful shots in the camera. Over the past months I've moved from a completely automatic point-and-shoot snapper to all-manual settings. I've picked up some knowledge about the basics of photography along the way, and the ability to pop the card and see the results of a setting instantly really shortened the learning curve.First and foremost, this camera takes absolutely beautiful photographs. Colors are bright and vibrant, and details are rendered beautifully even when printing at large sizes - you can get a 13x19" enlargement to print at about 140 dpi on an inkjet, resulting in a very "painterly" image somewhere between photograph and painting. I decided at the outset to shoot only in camera RAW mode, and so what I've gotten out of the camera is exactly what went in. If you need to re-touch in Photoshop, this is the ONLY way to do it. You can correct a surprising number of mistakes (white balance, exposure, brightness, contrast, saturation) in RAW prior to bashing the image to smithereens with Photoshop editing tools - they only work on processed, "rendered" images.Downsides are well id'd in the reviews, but I think you can get around most of them. Battery consumption climbs closer and closer to the top of the list of negatives as you move from automated to manual operation. Tip: use manual focus. I've found that assigning manual focus to the function button on the top makes focusing easier than punching for the button on the lens barrel. There isn't anything you can do about slow memory card writes, and we're not likely to see any firmware updates to accept the faster WA cards out on the market.I've added some filters and lenses to my rig. A good tripod is essential, and the AA battery pack, with a 15-minute charger, makes everything a lot more fun. Note that if you add Nikon lenses, you are permanently out of luck for filters - there are NO filters for the Nikon lenses and adapters that fit this camera. Luckily, there are very acceptable third-party lenses and adapters that will take UV and/or polarizing filters.I'm no pro, don't even consider myself a photographer yet, but the folks who work with my wife don't know that. It's because of the pictures - they're gorgeous.The more time and effort you invest in this camera, the more you'll get out of it.
Logitech really delivered with the 880. Both the hardware and the software are exceptional.Here are the highlights:Activity based control scheme - you map a set of devices to a named activity, such as "Watch TV", and the software configures which buttons apply to which device. It is usually spot-on, but you can easily map any key to any device.Comprehensive device library - The software has access to a large online database of devices. If one of your devices isn't included in the database (unlikely) the remote can be taught using the original remote.Custom buttons on the LCD - The LCD is surrounded by 8 buttons which it labels. When you create an activity the software will automatically add default custom buttons for you. As an example, it automatically added "Aspect Ratio" to activities which include my TV. I manually added useful buttons such as "On Demand" and "DVR Menu" to my "Watch TV" activity. The software made it painless to do so.Back lit keypad and tilt sensor - Using a tilt sensor it automatically illuminates when handled. I didn't expect the 880 to have back lit keys. The product details don't mention it. The 890's product details DO mention it, and I almost spent the extra cash just for this feature. I was really pleased to find it included on the 880.Great ergonomics - The device has a great shape and fits well in the hand. Raised dots on specific buttons act as "home keys" and really help to use the device without having to eye it.Great software - The software has a great user interface, is really easy to use, and is very efficient. It simplifies most activities and hides complexity well. Activity configuration is done in a few easy steps, and the software usually gets it right. In rare cases you may need to tweak the configuration, and the software makes it painless. As an example, my LCD TV is set to a power-saving mode which causes a delay while it powers up. Initially the remote was issuing input selection commands during the delay, and they were being ignored by the TV. Fixing it was as easy as indicating "There is a problem with this activity". The software asked a few simple questions, determined the problem, and allowed me to specify the length of the delay.Rechargable battery with charging station - the remote charges quickly and has a good battery life.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Kingston 128MB COMPACT FLASH CARD CISCO, like most 128MB cards, will store on average 142 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 106 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 64 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 51 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 40 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
The Fuji MX-2900 Zoom is a great technical camera. The body parts and lens are very well made. It allows point and shoot for beginners and complete control for advanced users. The USB Smartmedia reader is wonderful! Let me say that again...WONDERFUL! BUT....Fuji uses a non-standard format for high resolution .tif images which can't be read by most image processing software. That means all the image software you now have will probably be unusable with these images. This is a problem if you want the best images for making large prints. If you don't need the high resolution .tif images, the MX-2900 is the best buy I've seen. I'm glad I purchased it.
It works well for most part. However I tried it in NYC and it was a disaster. The route was circuitous and missed obvious straight connections. It had two options - faster and shorter but it should have had a third option - simpler. For someone who is new to NYC (or any big city for that matter), you need simpler routes (with minimal road changes) that will allow easy and stress-free driving. In one route, we went through small roads (on the way, we avoided smaller roads but it was not a great help either) in downtown - it will say left when we had hundreds of maniac cabs on our left. before we could move left, the exit was gone and it had to recalculate. since roads were dense, by the time we heard about the new route, that road was also behind us. In the end, we used our simple GPS (our brains) to drive west till we hit the West Side Hwy. That took us straight to GW bridge where we wanted to go. In a nutshell, it is good but beware that common sense is not its virtue.
I normally don't write reviews but had to for this product! I love this ipaq, it is the best pocket pc in my opinion! It is easy to set-up even with windows vista operating system. It is easy to get the applications and sync them onto the pocket pc. I have been able to put music, videos, e-books, games,maps and more onto my pocket pc!! I have not been able to live without it since it came in the mail!! I will be buying another one if this one breaks but i don't see that happening any time soon. If you want a palmpilot of pocket pc this is the one to get. You will want to get a 2 gb sd card to go with it. for only a few bucks more, it will be worth it!!
I've purchased many S-Video cables and am highly impressed with this one. Tested it in detail and nearly to no signal degredation. Top Quality, great price, Thank you !
I purchased the Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black) with alot of excitment. I saw it and decided to sell my Ipod Nano in order to get funds to purchase it. I bought it and finally turned it on and was ultimately dissapointed.I made a list of the positives and negatives of this "mP3 Player"Good:- Looks Pretty Good- Resists scratches pretty nicely- Came with good start off (good headphones, cover, sync cable)- Had a different look than other playersBad:- The software is a mess to download on the computer..beware!- Thicker/ Heavier than what I like- There is a lag in the programming and transitions between menus- The marketplace is inconvienent and has NO VIDEOS OR PODCASTS!!!!!- Just to remind you... NO VIDEOS OR PODCASTS!!!!!!- Customer Service is rude and not helpful (talked to 4 people and was treated rude everytime)- A dissapointmentI am selling my zune for a 80 GB Ipod Classic. It is the best choice I have made yet to date.
I recently purchased two of these for my Kodak Z1085 IS. The product indicates 300-650 digital pictures can be taken with each battery. Not true! I hardly got 150 pictures before it died. I was in England and had to purchase Lithium batteries at quite an expense (pounds vs.dollars). Also I was not using the camera features excessively (zooming, reviewing, deleting). These Kodak batteries are expensive and NOT WORTH THE PRICE!
This remote has a lot of capability for the price. When building my home theater I was looking for a remote that could handle my TV, A/V receiver, VCR/DVD combo, Cable box/DVR combo. This remote was much cheaper than the Harmony (would have loved one of those) and could handle these devices as well as others. I am still tweaking the macro's but I am off to a good start.Pros: Works with combo devices, macro and learning capability, priceCons: Still have to use individual device's remotes to perform certain functions (maybe i just need more practice)
if you are looking for chatting on ICQ it is good one but has some limitations
Card does whats expected. Triples the volume capabilities of my digital camera. Can take hundreds of still photos without worry.
Cheep fast shipment. Cables seemed to be good quality. BNC connectors seemed to be quality. Cables were very positional, kept loosing picture. DO NOT PURCHASE. These cabels are not worth any cheep price. Had them connected to a fixed, non mobile DVR. COULD NOT MAINTAIN A PICTURE. My other longer cables worked just fine. These are GARBAGE!
Linksys WAP11 worked flawlessly for about 6 month, then it started to drop communication about every couple of days, then it just gradually gotten worse. Before it went completely dead on me, it was dropping communication with my PC about 1 minute after I reset the Access Point. All I could say is that I am not pleased with Linksys products since it is my second Linksys product that went out of commission shortly after the 1 year warranty. I am not sure if I'll buy another Linksys product, but I really like the fact that WRT54G has lots of third party support to add features to the factory build firmware. Naah...I won't give Linksys another chance.
Okay, get this out of the way - it weighs a ton.Outstanding performance, lots of features, excellent price point. However, the key thing is that *everyone* stops and admires the machine! On the airplane, at work, at Starbucks. Don't get this and use it in public if you don't want to talk about it!
Pros:Excellent DisplayWidescreen is really coolSlim Design is really coolProcessing speed is very good. I can clearly see a huge difference when using SonicStage.Cons:(Hmm....Thinking....!!)A bit heavier then it looks. 6.3 lbs.Battery Life could have been better..1-1.5 hr. not so bad though.
As expressed in other reviews, this this is a great idea, but has serious issues. Firstly, I had to return the unit TWICE before I got one that works (the first two would not play audio). Secondly, after I did get one to work, the sound quality is horrible. Thirdly, the thing get so hot you can barely stand to touch it. I was afraid that it would fry my iPod. Finally, there is absolutley NO technical support for this item. I called the sales line and got passed around like a hot potato and told repeatedly to "find the solution on the website".Bottom line - do not waste your money on this piece of junk. I am sending mine back for a refund.
Faced between the choice of a plasma TV and a projector.I purchased the SB-21 from the HP SITEX 2003 Pavilion. Pretty impressive projector.Great size and projection and lamp life. I see a few lines at the bottom of my projected image - will get HP to investigate.Comes with everything needed in the box. Pretty much plug and play. The remote is functional but drains batteries. But I don't use the remote much.
I was initially extremely pleased with the BoxWave miniSync and its ability to allow me to access the Internet from anywhere including travel. However, over time I noticed that my laptop began to increasingly have problems recognizing the USB cable. At one point, the cable stopped working altogether and I repeatedly uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers to try to get it working again. Finally, I tried using a colleague's cable and found his cable worked fine. Unfortunately, by then my 90 day warranty had long expired. Upon further investigation, I found that other customers had reported similar problems where the cable stopped working over time and that BoxWave does not address problem reports when the product is not purchased directly from them such as when it is purchased through a 3rd party online vendor.
The Canon XH-A1 is a great entry level professional HD camera. It has amazing clarity and is very good in low light. The customization alone makes the camera worth its price.The quality of the HD footage is extremely nice. Be aware that the SD quality is not as good as a real SD camera, and SD 4:3 has blurring issues. But then this is an HD camera so it is refined for HD. Recommend taping and editing in HD and output SD if that is what is needed.Also, this camera needs a lot of light, even though it is 3-CCD it requires a bit more light than a 3CCD SD camera. Get a good light if shooting indoors.And since this camera has so many features it requires the user to sit down and learn it before venturing out to do real work.All in all it was a great investment and has increased the quality of my work.
very easy to use. at the time, it was well worth the money. won't leave home without it.
this unit is very easy to install and very sturdy for smaller TVs. I have this mount for a 19inch flat screen and it does sag slighly when the arm is adjusted for free movement. It isn't noticable though. One of the better priced swingout arm mounts available.
Great battery for PSP. I cant say exactly how long this thing last. But it should be over 4 hours... maybe even around eight hours. I dont play for long stretches so I cant say, but if I add all the hours together it would be close to eight hours before the this battery stop charging. You have to turn off the battery when you turn off your PSP, or the battery loses juice. Just remember turn off both when not playing, then you can get 8+4 or roughly 12 hours of game time.This thing add weight and dimension to the PSP. It works great with a FAT PSP. I bought the fat PSP along with this thing so I did not get use to the weight of the PSP alone. Without this battery, even the fat PSP seems so flimsy in my hands.This battery charges the PSP without the need of additional wire, so it is like one with the PSP when attach. It can get hot at the area where the UMD spin, but so far I havent had any problem yet.The stand in the back work, but I have never had the chance to use it. Because the screen on the PSP is already small, by placing on a desk or any surface that make the PSP farther from your eyes, any benefit of that stand is negate by the even more tiny screen.
This item came in good state, arrive in the spected time and work in perfect form. Thanks Amazon for this router. I'm thanks to you for this amazing equipe.
This works perfect to plug our external hard drive into out HDTV so the hard drive isn't hanging from the back of the TV. We watch 1080 HD movies through it every weekend!! And the price is excellent too!!! Way cheaper than the cable I found in the electronic stores!! Highly recommend!
This little digital camcorder exceeds my expectations.I have a 2 year old toddler and within 10 seconds I can be filming the next cute thing he does. It's unobtrusive, portable and fast.The quality is better than I'd thought it would be.I recommend it!
My 11-year-old daughter wanted a digital camera that would take "great pictures", was on the small side, had an optical viewfinder and I wanted it to take an SD card, as I already own several for my camera. The optical viewfinder ruled out many point-and-shoot cameras right away.I did my research using the various digital camera review sites. It didn't take me long to focus in on the Canon A560 and the A570IS, especially since a couple members of my family already own and love their Canon 750s. The fact that they take AA betteries and that they have 4X optical zoom whereas most cameras in this class have 3X made them even more attractive. The A560 and the A570IS are essentially identical, with the exception of the image stabilization on the A570. I decided that the image stabilization was well worth the small difference in price between the A560 and A570IS, so that is the camera that we went with.My daughter is thrilled with the camera. She has found it very easy to operate and has taken some great pictures with it. I highly recommend this camera for a beginner to intermediate user. It's combination of features, size and price make it virtually unbeatable.
It does what it was built to do. It was sent to me in appropriate delivery time. No, I DO NOT LOVE IT! It is a memory board not a pet hamster.Buy it, plug it in, turn on computer and it works.
A bit noisy, and I worry about how much energy it might be sucking. But it does the job. The USB cord goes in with the cord coming out at a right angle, so it won't go into a usb slot if there's another cord adjacent.
This is a small product. I didn't hope so high. After received it and tested it, I'm happy about this small item because it works. What I can ask for? 100% satisfaction.
Bought this in Dec 2009. I had a problem to solve... I set up a Home Theater in my bedroom, including a Denon AV receiver, Pany Plasma, Pany Blue Ray, Comcast set top box, and a Roku box. I added the integrated iPod dock to the Denon receiver (and integrated it into the 670).My challenge: how to configure this such that my very non-technical wife could actually turn the thing on and watch TV when I'm not home, without me ending up with a "support" phone call. I know my AV systems but trying to remember things 11 o'clock at night when I'm out of town is not what I want to be doing.All I can say is that I was successful and my wife to this day has no idea how all that stuff is wired together and if I handed her the 5 or 6 remotes she would be totally lost. Never had a phone call in all these years. That help button really works. I know it works for me but I know what's happening behind the scenes.My use instructions:1. Point it at the TV or AV rack2. Press "Watch TV" (or whatever)3. Keep pointing until that little light goes out4. If the TV is not working right, press Help and answer the questions. Keep it pointed at the AV rack while you do this.(and obviously the channel, volume and number keys but those are basic remote keys and, of course, mapped to the correct devices without flipping the remote between device modes)It must work because I never get calls about it :-). Nor any questions when I'm home. Doesn't get any better that that, in the context of solving the basic problem it is intended to solve.This is not an easy remote to program, and in most cases it is not Logitech's fault. There is very little consistency in how devices are programmed. Every maker and every device is an adventure. It took some time. Most of the negative reviews that complain about getting the remote to function are probably written by people that shouldn't be trying to so something this complex. The Activity based setup is exactly how things are done in the real world but it is different than the typical universal remote. You have to be willing to adapt your mindset to the Activity concept; otherwise you bought the wrong remote for what you want to do.If your setup attention span is a half hour or less, then this may well be the wrong device :-). You need to be willing to tinker and take on a challenge, if necessary. If your devices are simpler then maybe you'll be lucky and get a 15 minute setup but don't depend on it. Be prepared to spend time.I got my "setup support" from avsforum dot com, simply by reading old threads. Everyone has more or less the same problems and by searching on my specific gear I was able to deal with some issues with Logitech's setup for my own Denon receiver. As I recall I used a different model that better represented the actual functionality I wanted to use. My problems with the Denon were not related to basic usage functions but how best to expose all the tailoring options. Modern AV receivers really are too complicated for something like this :-). Not really, but as I recall it took some effort and research.You will find it helpful to do your programming on a laptop if possible, connected to the internet, while you are in front of your AV system. It usually takes at least a couple iterations to get things right, and over time you may want to tweak things further.Logitech has two methods to program the remotes. Myharmony is a fully web based solution. It is supposed to be the simplest method, and apparently the only method for newer gear. Alternately you can use the software supplied on CD or downloaded from their site, which is what I used. There is also a web based version of the software at members dot harmonyremote dot com. Myharmony is NOT compatible with the other latter two solutions. You cannot "transfer" your setups between Myharmony and the other two. The latter two methods are compatible with each other. I have only used the downloaded software. It apparently provides features not available in Myharmony. It appears that Logitech is trying to "dumb down" the process, surely to reduce their support efforts. A good reason to buy the older remotes while they are still available.For those with limited patience or limited tech skills, it may be better to try Myharmony. But be aware that if you switch to the more sophisticated (and perhaps less user friendly for many) that you will need to start over. If you like adventures in technology (like me) then have at the CD software :-)I find it simpler to use the Receiver remote to do more complex things. It's easier to grab that remote than to page through up to 10 pages of device options. It would take a modern large tablet to lay things out properly- far beyond the scope of the small screen on this relatively little remote. All personal preference, of course. In the not too distant future we will all have larger screen tablets that can take on this job and then we may look at things differently. In the meantime I can do it all on the 670, just with a lot of scrolling.I did program my most commonly used buttons on page one of each activity. Things like the wide/normal/zoom screen setting. There's just no end to the "button set" of a modern AV receiver.And I will say this: people that went into avsforum for help always got their device working. May have taken some time and effort but they got it to work.My screen and all the keys are still functional after my 3 years of what I would call "light but regular (usually once or twice daily) use". No DVR where the user is pounding on the 30 second skip key, for example. And no kids beating it up. I'm as concerned as everyone else about the reliability of these very expensive devices, and Logitech's apparent unwillingness to warrant the LCD screens in any way, shape or form.It bothers me to deal with a supplier that apparently (based on reviews wherever you look), at best, simply does not stand behind their products and apparently does not make products robust enough for normal use, which includes an occasional drop on the floor. These are remotes, not fine crystal. All I can say is that my one Logitech remote still works.Batteries: I use Sanyo Eneloop low self discharge cells whenever possible. I hate buying single use alkalines. I don't use Eneloops for normal remotes because a typical pair of AA's lasts for 2 years or more, even in devices where I have no universal remote. But for this remote they are perfect.Up front I bought 8 Eneloop AAA's for this remote. That includes a backup set. I get a month or two on a charge. When the AV system stops responding I swap them and recharge the discharged set, and put them in a small case stored on top of the AV receiver. In 3 years I've never had to connect the remote to my PC in order to reload the instructions (contrary to what was suggested in a negative review here).Before I go out of town I try to remember to swap the sets and recharge the old set. Did I mention I hate getting these calls when I'm out of town? When I think about it I swap sets about once a month well before the IR signal starts to weaken. It's best not to fully discharge NiMH cells anyway, and with a typical life of a couple of hundred charges, a once every other month charge on each set means the cells will last the expected shelf life, which is at least 4 years per my experience.I need a couple new remotes. I would buy another 670 if I could, but they are scarce and priced like rare coins. I settled on a Harmony One for my living room, which is in the mail right now. I'm not happy with what I read about the touch screens. I'd rather have the buttons on this remote. It is obvious the touch screens are not very robust and essentially without warranty. I suspect the buttons last longer. But the Harmony One was priced very right (for a day or less just after black Friday). I saw a very good price on a 650 yesterday that was gone today. If I see that price again, I may try that one for a smaller setup where I can live with a 5 device limit.If I knew of an equivalent remote actually backed by a real warranty by some other maker I would buy it. Per my own anecdotal experience with my one 670 this is a 5 star product. I knocked off a star for all the grief I've read in hundreds of reviews, strictly related to LCD problems and Logitech's unwillingness to to stand behind their problems. I read internet reviews with many grains of salt but the evidence is simply overwhelming.
Although the advertisment state it was for my perticular nook it did not fit, neither did it fit another model in which my sister owns. Nice red leather cover for some product.
This one is fairly cheap when compared to other stores. But there is a trade off on build quality. The plastic seems to be low cost but still the quality of video is excellent. Never faced loss in images. And please note, if you are planning to connect a PC/Laptop to a older television using this cable; it would not work. You would need a converter to transform to a format which is accepted by your television.
I just bought this from the electronics store. I am going to return it tomorrow. I know it's cheap ($7.50) but I figured it would at least perform as a microphone should. The microphone in my webcam works better than this however! I just plugged it in the microphone input and told my friend on skype that I would call them to test it out. I spoke very close to the mic because they said they could not hear me. They then said I was cutting in and out. So I tried to plug it in the back of my PC where there is the color coded pink microphone input jack. It didn't work any better. So I downloaded a voice recorder for my PC. I recorded with this mic and it barely picked up my voice at all. I'd have to scream ALL THE TIME in order for anyone to hear me. I can now see why there were all those mics that had been returned and the store was selling for 2 dollars less. In any case, it is not worth the trouble at all buying this. It's not even worth $2! I can't understand why anyone is selling this product seeing as how it does not function properly! The people reviewing this saying its a great mic must have a different brand that is modeled the same! Logitech makes one that looks just like this but its $22-$25. If its CYBER ACOUSTICS mic that looks like this, DON'T BUY IT.
Great purchase, much better than the Etymotics I tried at $80. One knock I read about was that the bass response might be too strong for "true audiophiles." I guess I'm not one because the bass is great and well-balanced.
I got this unit just before Christmas as a replacement for an older Hisense unit that ceased functioning. I decided on this Samsung after reading the reviews here. I want to add my overall postive experience with the unit so far.It was very easy to install and delivers a quality HD picture. It is much more responsive when changing channels than my previous unit. It also pulls in some stations with marginal signal strength.Some reviewers pointed out the very small buttons on the bottom part of the remote for the channel guide, channel information, etc. They are indeed small but not too difficult for a person with average size fingers.So far I am very pleased with the unit.
Using this digital cable between a Vista PC and NEC monitor. No issues.
Nice printouts. Relatively small footprint. Sure, it's not lightning fast, but perfect for the occasional printout. Sleeps quietly until you wake it up. Wireless took a little while to configure properly, but now I print from any of 3 workstations in the house. Very content with it for the past 5 months of home use.
This is the best cd player I have ever seen/owned. The sound is amazing, the earphones fit and sound perfect, the price wasn't too bad, great skip protection, it saves battery life, it takes only a few seconds to burn a cd that can be played on RioVolt, contains many different modes, allows for fine tuning of the sound (equalizer with choices of jazz, rock, heavy bass, classical, etc.), and can be used in a car.
Sorry to say, the tuner never worked with XP Media Center 2005. I am returning the item for credit. I gave it one star since I couldn't select anything less - I would rate this item as minus five stars.
We are very satisfied with this product, after comparing Boze prices and quality. Low price, sound is great, smart idea.
If you're a previous user of Olympus Digital Audio Recorders, this is a great upgrade for you! I have used the WS-321M model for 3 years now, and it still works great. However, I decided to try this VN-8100PC because more and more of my audience was reporting they listen to my recordings on iTunes or other Apple products, so I checked out recorders with output in MP3; the previous Olympus model only provided output in WMA.This model has a few advantages, in my opinion:- Output in MP3 or WMA format- 4 microphone settings (Dictation, Conference, Meeting, and DNS - Dragon Naturally Speaking compliant)- Greater storage capacity- Longer battery life (granted, it requires 2 AAA batteries instead of 1)The glaring disadvantage I have found so far is that transfer to USB requires a cable (a short one is provided). A tremendous feature of previous models were the built-in USB port, allowing easy transfer from anywhere without other peripherals.If you are considering an upgrade or a new purchase, this is a worthwhile option. At current Amazon prices, it is nearly the same price as earlier models and a good value.
SMC's products are as great as Linksys. I bought this unit a month ago. Excellent, web based settings, make this a snap. True diversity with 2 antenna's. Encryption levels 64, and 128 WEP. Works up to 1800 feet. (Normally as the range falls, 11mbs is not sustained with the auto setting......However SMC give the option of sustaining the 11mbs through the software...(this is only good if you won't be moving consistantly.....)....Overall, excellent product.....Remember though, protect your data and enable the 128 bit encryption at all costs, otherwise you will be transmitting free ISP in default mode.......
I would highly recommend getting the high capacity batter and this charger. This charger is smaller and lighter than the power cable for the sony camcorder. Besides, you can charge one battery while you are using the camcorder. This allows for continuous filming some event. Great for amateur camera man that wants continuous power without being attached to the wall with a power cord.
I love what i got there is only two problems i have with it. One is that when you are listing to a song and the Lights are on there is a little buzzing noise that is rather annoying. this can be solved though by turing the time of the light down so it doesn't last as long, but it is still there. Also there is everyone going "wow how old is that thing, it looks like is it five years old!" I love every thing else about it though so buy it and Love it!
Not user friendly. It was difficult to program address and switch between driver to pedestrian setting.
For my front speakers I have a pair of Infinity Reference towers, maybe 6 years old, each of which contains a 50-watt side-firing subwoofer. The speakers sound great for music and most movies, but those subwoofers aren't powerful enough for the really deep and loud effects on blow-'em-up DVDs: if I turn the subwoofers' gain high enough to shake the floor even a little, the protection circuits cause them to cut out on the loudest effects -- just when I need them the most. This appears to do no harm to the subwoofers, but it's disconcerting to say the least. So I knew I needed more (MORE BASS! MORE VOLUME!!), and this well-reviewed Sony seemed like just the ticket.And indeed it is: With the gain at 1/3, or maybe a little higher, and the rolloff set pretty deep, it adds exactly what I had been missing out of the Infinitys. For bang-bang movies I turn the gain down somewhat on the Infinity subwoofers so they don't cut out when things get real loud, turn up the overall gain out of the receiver (middle-of-the-line Yamaha), and it's pretty much movie-theatre time in my living room. (The signal goes to all three subwoofers from the single subwoofer output on the receiver, using two "Y" splitters connected together to provide a total of three outputs. It works just fine, though it looks silly.) When I first set up the new subwooder and was getting it adjusted, I used the DVD of "Independence Day" as my test, since it has plenty of very loud and very deep effects. It sounded so good that even my wife sat down to watch and listen, doing her usual clutch-my-arm trick at the most exciting parts. She was impressed by the sound, and she's not easy to impress. As a bonus, the new subwoofer also improves music. I tend to listen mostly to classical and bluegrass (a strange combination, but hey), and both sound considerably better now that the new subwoofer is in use.All in all, seventy-odd dollars VERY well spent -- and Amazon delivered the thing in maybe 3 days, of course in perfect condition, with free shipping and no tax. What could be bad?
I used this for two months and once I tried using it is 15 degree weather it stopped working. The pictures are grainy and you can't look at them. This is a good starter, but it is better to pony up for more dough and buy a decent camera with a zoom on it.
The old batteries in my phones were just not holding a charge anymore. These new batteries seem to have given both of my poor old phones an new lease on life. I bought them about two months ago and they are working great so far. They were delivered as advertised in about three days from ordering. I could not have asked for more.
I purchased the R300M, installed it and spent an entire day trying to figure out why I could not get it to work. Turns out, mine had a defective memory card reader. When I called Epson support they were outstanding at taking care of the problem. I had my new printer within 2 days.The new one works like a charm. I will say that when you turn the printer on and off its slow and initially I thought something was wrong but customer service assured me this is normal.I am also glad I anted up the extra bucks so I could view the photo through a view finder at the top of the printer - this feature is worth the $.My first few photos did not come out to well. I did a printer head alignment and that took care of the problem. Also be sure to click on the correct type of paper you are using ..ie if you are using glossy or regular you click the box in the properties section when you select paper size etc. otherwise you will not get the best results.After playing with it awhile I printed some photographs and they were stunning! Though the initial cost may seem high, its frustrating to get prints from the store that are of poor quality due to lighting, camera angle etc. You will be able to control your results here and enjoy your photos right away when you print them.Another nice feature is you can print directly on a CD. My daughter is a singer so we purchased this printer to have that feature available. Though we have not used it yet, I have heard that results are very good.With the quality photos I am getting and the great customer service I received this Epson Inkjet gets high marks.
This is a amazing deal works great and it does not take long for the batteries to charge
Far better than the cheap plastic tripods on the market. Does not have any instructions but was easy to figure out. Try out one in person before deciding (as I always suggest). It holds my XTI + Heavy len + Flash, and battery grip just fine.You have to be used to the twist mechanism for tightening and untightening the legs. All in all it is solid. For around 100 dollars you cannot beat it (you have to spend a lot more to get anything more solid).I love the ability to tilt without worrying that it will topple over. And you can take it onto a hill and still set it up with the vast adjustability in the legs.
This is a great product. Anyone with an older model tv with a coaxial cable output needs a RF Modulator to conect a DVD player, game console or any other device without a coaxial cable output. my BELKIN RF Modulator works very well, the picture quality is good and it's very cheap. Strongly recommended.
320mb is enough? well for me yes.... with this card i can play all type of games at max settings with my native resolution that is 1400x1050 on my lcd 20" viewsonic vg2021m.I play games like Cod2, supreme comander, rainbow six vegas, etc... and got no problem at all...The only bad thing is not the card fault, is nvidia fault because of the drivers that are so lame for vista...
It was so easy to learn how to use,and very easy to operate. The blue color makes it look cool too. Very compact... I can take it anywhere. 1000 song holding capacity will be more than enough for me to carry around at any time. Since it is easy to add or delete songs, I can change out the songs quickly if I should ever reach capacity.
The Conair HP15RB King Size Heating Pad with automatic off is wonderful. Its soft, comfortable and big! The pad has very even comfortable heating. The controls are easy to use. And I love the automatic shut off. It makes it particularly handy for use when you are getting ready to sleep. And oh yes, the house cats approve!!!This is much nicer than our older pad that it is replacing . Honest!
This keyboard is as close to that near-perfect, original Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard as you're likely to find! The four groups of keys (left/right letter key groups, cursor/navigation key group and the numeric keypad group) are all at slightly different angles relative to the imaginary horizontal baseline, and all four of these angles make the keys in each of those groups much less tiring on the hands and wrists to reach and select. AND the arrow keys are full sized and logically laid out (unlike the current MS "ergo" keyboard that uses the much smaller "Chicklet' arrow keys all bunched together and impossible to select with looking). The Media control keys across the top are adequately separated from the main keys. Now, if Adesso would build a keyboard just like this one that has an additional '0' (zero) key to the left of the "1" (one) key on the top numeric row and have the old IBM mechanical, slap-spring, "clicky-key" feel like the original IBM PCB and 5250 terminal keyboards, I'd buy three or four of them!
I purchased the canon camera just before leaving on vacation. Two days into the vacation while on a boat trip my camera ran out of battery power. All I could do was use my iPhone for the rest of the day. I charged the battery that night, but once again three days later the battery died. I sent for this and charged it. Now I carry my camera and a fully charged spare. When one runs out, I immediately replace it and it is "good to go". The replacement battery lasts as long as the original on a full charge. It is a good price, and I have had it for several months now with no complaint. The fact that it holds a charge so I can swap batteries when one is depleted is exactly what I need.
I searched thru all kinds of computer bags as I intended to purchase 1 & use it for a long time. This bad is sturdy, has lots of compartments and slots for credit cards so I didn't need a purse. I consider it a good purchase.
I purchased this bulb in November 2008, it died in December 2009. Checked my lamp hours: 486. I posted this on projector forums and some said I was lucky to get that much. So if you are willing to pay about 72 cents an hour go ahead and buy this lamp. The 2000/3000 hours claim is completely wrong. This is my second bulb in two years. I wish I had done my research because this company has the worst support and their projectors are known for earlier failures. Don't waste your money on this bulb. You are better off buying a new projector.
I bought the vx-3000 and I love it!. I decided to get one for my daughter who lives in Mexico. No problem, I thought. Well, it says on the bar code box that it can only be used in the U.S. & Canada. Hmmm...I asked three employees at the Best Buy in town and they all assured me that it would work fine. I was still apprehensive, so I called Microsoft and they said "Absolutely Not"! So, I am glad I did not purchase these online and have to return one..
Very good quality. Buy now two lens for friends...Sony VCLHA07A Wide Conversion Lens for Sony MiniDV & Hi8 Camcorders
If you have a scanner and are trying to get ultralow bands, then this is for you. It does what is says it does, but it isn't going to change the way you do scanning.It's a nice accessory and building it was a bit tricky but nothing god awful. Take your time and be patient.Overall it gets a 4 because the price seems a bit much for what you get and the case that comes with it isn't a "perfect fit", some of the knobs stick out a bit more than I would like. However, it does do a nice job of getting lower bands in and also is compact which is all I needed it for.
I found this to have good sound and lots more useful features than other more expensive units. The FM/AM radio, ipod dock and CD player. Works well for a small room. If you want ultimate sound go and spend the $200-$300.
5 minute setup(if that long).I have WindowsXP n Windows98 on other computer, works great.You really can't make a mistake.Didn't need to use included CD.Just use QUICK INSTALLION data included in box with router.I run the router all day and it is Warm not Hot.I would advise like others not to place on a rug though.Actually never place any electrical or flamable items directlyon a rug(carpet).
I have had the same expereince as Joe of Houston and T Amin of NYC. I bought the TV middle of Dec and stopped working after 2 weeks. Stays on for 5 minutes.Philips could not locate a support center, then cannot find the part and customer service is pathetic, no supervisor, do not do anything. Then they sent the wrong part, then they refused to do anything about it. The TV is not a phone to return to the store easily. Customer support is indifferent and threatens to make your life difficult if you complain. THere is no way to complain against some of the rude representatives.It is still not fixed. That is $2000+ of not working stuff.
Out of the box one of filters had a defect of coating. like a underpainted blob.Thanks Amazon for no hassle return.
very good quality as expected, not long enough but it works, plugs in easily, gold connectors, little signal loss. :)
The first thing you notice is how light the thing is!! (a definite plus) then when you use it, it is amazing how simple it is. I like how you can add songs randomly from itunes, no work involved! You can learn the controls in ten minutes, no weird surprises, easiest portable audio ever. 2 negative points I have though, the 1st, a minor problem, I think this needs a "repeat" mode. but not really a problem, the other thing though, is just how frustrating it can sometimes be when you're looking for a specific song!! If only this had a screen it would just make a huge difference. My solution was to just make a playlist on itunes for my ipod, and just keep changing that, so that the different bands on my ipod are in alphabetical order. sounds like a pain, but its quite simple really. I use this every day, and it has never disappointed me once.
A) Three great features that make it worth it - I'm satisfied- The setup is very easy with the USB Cable. Found the networks without any problem- Good design overall : battery, look and feel, ease of use- GREAT soundB) Two big misses ( disappointed , but forgiving given A!):- NO CLICK-WHEEL nor ANY way of picking music in a long list ( unless you call pushing the "down arrow" 499 timesa way of selecting a track, which seemingly Sony does). They should upgrade the Firmware and allow a new remote to do it. THIS IS SURPRISING. So I use it with playlists made on the computer.- Limited radio access... so it cannot be called fully an Internet RadioC) Recommendations for Sony for next version- Check the compatibility with many UPnP servers... works fine with Windows Media Player, but not with a Linux UPnP server that is on my NAS. Cannot read playlists then.- Add a website for the device to configure remotely, change the name, etc. See Roku's Soundbridge as an example- Think of a large display on the front... so you CAN use the remote and see the titles- Display should show title + artist, not filename!- Selection by Notation (x star and above )would be g
These transfers are superb. All you need is an inkjet printer, a bit of time, a T-shirt, a hot iron and a hard surface to iron on (not your ironing board) and you are set.There are a few things to watch out for, but the results are fantastic. I used white T-shirts to print a photo transfer onto. It may seem obvious in hindsight, but the quality of the print is more down to what you print and the quality of the printer you use. The transfer will transfer anything you print onto it.The documentation says to print whatever you want in reverse, which makes sense as ironing it onto the T-shirt will reverse whatever is printed. Having dutifully reversed the print and tested the print on blank paper I was ready for my first Transfer - be warned though - I used a Canon Pixma printer which has a very clever Paper Type option of "Iron on Transfers" and which reverses the print for you, so my image was changed back so I wasted a T-shirt! If your printer has a paper type of Iron on Transfer, you might want to do a test print on this setting using plain paper to see if it reverses it for you.When you iron, you need the iron really hot and to press hard to fuse the transfer onto the T-shirt. If the iron isn't hot or you don't press hard enough, the transfer will not fuse properly and just peel off.Unless your ironing board is solid, don't use it. Most boards use a mesh to allow steam to blow through and if you use an ironing board the transfer will only fuse where the pattern is solid. I used a block of wood with a cloth over it, then with some paper over the top of the Transfer so that the T-shirt wouldn't scorch as I ironed it. You'll need to iron it for a few minutes for the transfer to fuse properly. I started in the middle, pressing hard and working out to the edges. You can see when it has worked as you can see what looks like small bead of clear melted plastic oozing out from under the transfer paper.The results are great. Enjoy.
Incredibly, I am told that Olympus camera software is not compatible with Microsoft PCs. So, to read my Olympus media card, I had to purchase a media card reader. No big deal if it works...but it DOES NOT! I installed the software on two different PCs, rebooted both computers and NOTHING! Neither computer can even find the device let alone read it. On top of that, every time I try to find the reader, my computer wants to reinstall the reader software. If you have an older Olympus camera like I do, don't spend your money on this reader; it is a waste.
I installed this card in a Sony Viao VGC-RA830G running Vista Ultimate. No problem with seeing the card, but when I plugged the Seagate eSATA 750GB Free Agent Pro, system hangs on bootup if cable is plugged into the drive.worst, I also tried the Western Digital 1 TB iBook with the eSATA interface. The drive won't even power on even if you push the power switch.The siig site doesn't offer much help or info.Incompatibility could be with the drive, Vista, or the Sony Viao model. Whatever the case, I have not found an external drive that will work consistently with my system. Card might actually work great, but the incompatibilities I'm running into discourages me with eSATA. Hopefully future drivers and updates will eventually resolve my problem.When the drives do work, the transfer speed is very noticable compared with USB and Firewire 400.Maybe the eSATA is better supported with Windows XP systems.
I bought this thermos for my over the road truck driver. We have used about every brand out there and they are crap. This thermos keeps coffee hot for over 24 hours. My husband is sooooo happy, which in turn makes me happy! Thanks Nissan!
These headphones are great. They are reasonably priced, considering what I paid for my iPod. The sound quality is very good. I wasn't dissapointed with this purchase.
This is a little cooling pad which is perfectly for my XPS 1330, the size is fit excellent for the cooling purpose.I gave only 4 stars because the materials was made this pad is not so hard, so when I take the laptop with the pad the fans make a weird sound.Anyway, this is a great deal for this price.
So, far I have been satisfied with the headset. It is very comfortable and travels well.
This frame is very cool. They have some bugs to work out as far as updating software and the ease of set up. Once we got through that the frame is very cool. It has features we did not even know about. It goes out to our Kodak Gallary and gets pics to play. You do not just have to get them from the PC. Lots of fun to have and use.
i don't want to write a long post about how amazing these earphones are i just want to address all the people that say the bass is weak... if you think the bass is weak you don't have the earphones in your ear right or you have the wrong size fitting... i experimented with a bunch of the fittings until i found the right ones for my ears... and the bass is better than any other bud earphone on the market... also the earphones are supposed to go into your ear "upside down" if you look at the user manual the cords go over your ear and around (from the back) they do not merely go into your ear like typical bud earphones... doing this will cause the earphones to fit incorrectly in your ear and the bass will be lacking although the rest of the sound range (mid and highs) will be audible...
After hours on the phone and chat with Dell, more emails to suppliers and the purchase of two other drives that did not fit the Dell Latitude X-1 even though Dell swore they would, this one did the trick. The X-1 originally came with a 30 GB drive. After formatting and installing Windows, I'm set. It is functioning properly.
The item was received as described and it first great on my DLSR. This part was one of those items you hope Amazon carried and they did! A great sub for authentic Nikon piece and a cheaper price tag.
In researching LCD TV's there is a lot of info about 1080 pi not being necessary in a 32" screen, but I would have to say that this is just a really great picture. Very easy to set up with Tivo, cable, DVD player, etc. Could not be more pleased with this product. I do not buy TV's too often, but will keep the Sharp name in mind for the future.
I have used these for years, and I allowed my stock to run out. They have never let me down. They snap shut and stay that way.I could throw one, and the media would remain untouched. I hope these become available again!
Without doubt this is the worst computer I have ever purchased, both in terms of design and reliability.It requires a huge amount of power, which results in terrible battery life (about an hour on a full chadrge) and major cooling problems. Both because of the heat and the fact that the fan vents are placed on the bottom of the machine you cannot use it on a lap. Even when it is placed on a table, the vents are still partially obstructed, and this causes my unit to overheat and sometimes crash. The only way it can be used is with the corners propped up to give it a clearance underneath.So far I have had to return the unit for service three times, and a fourth service order is in place. The first time was a loose wire on the speakers, causing crackle. It came out of the box with that. The second time was a hard disk failure, which lost all my data since the last backup. The third time was a failure of the power connector where the power supply plugs in. When this one was repaired, HP also reformatted my hard disk, losing all my data again. Of course, I was unable to take a backup before I sent it in because I could not charge the battery or plug in the power supply.Now the power connector has gone again. At least I noticed it happening in time to take a backup this time....Arghhhh. I'm never buying HP again.
Great camera -- I don't have any comments that can better describe numerous glowing reviews about features, qualities, and other benefits associated with the D200.
This is a nice protective filter. It's not really a filter it's to protect your main lens. Very clear, I can't see any difference in image quality. Screws right on to my fz100 lens and I can still put my lens cap on. I would definitely buy this again.
Amazon sent me a defective one. The filter came a little scratched on the rim. Returning it to amazon. I am great fan of B+W. I thought I would try this since this is cheaper than B+W. But looks like I will go back to my B+W.
Had it for 4 months and it was working fine. Always safely removed it. but after 4 months it stopped being recognized as Lexar Jumpdrive and when i tried to access it it said Drive not formatted. When i formatted it, it stuck halfway and said. unable to format drive. Maybe i got a bad stick {it happens sometimes} but then i checked it out and alot of people had the same problem. Bought a Kingston DataTraveller and Sandisk Cruzer Mini, had them for over 8 months and they're working perfectly.
I hooked up the booster on top of the router just as advertised. The 1/2 inch thick ends of the 2 antennas from the router had to be pulled off with plyers so the thinner and shorter remaining antenna would fit the booster. That was not in the instructions and should not have been needed anyway since I just bought the router two weeks earlier from this site. The design is defective. Anyway, I pulled off the thick ends in about tens seconds and tossed them out, after realizing what had to be done. I then went to my pocket pc, loaded the flash card in place, walked away through a few walls and rooms to see the difference. The connection was marginal or out of range as usual for about one minute. Then bing bang, I was flying as if I was on top of the router. What a kick! Worth $82 if you cannot put your router in a more central place in the home to have great service all over.
this item is worth the price although the volume isn't a loud as the original I already have.
i purchased this product august 30th 2010, the radio and boom box it came with already stop working. we have thrown away the box already, when we called amazon to tell them about the product they said they would speak with their boss and return our call, that was almost 2 weeks ago..think before purchasing this item.
My husband and I are seniors. We purchased a portable dvd player for our boat trips, a LG-great picture by the way-but had a hard time hearing the movies with the headphones we purchased. After reading the reviews, thought I'd take a chance,boy, what a difference! I'd say they are exactly as advertised-I'm so glad I bought it.Clear and Loud.Perfect
I have not had any problems with the player. We use it all the time in the kitchen, car, in the yard, even in the bedroom at night. You can also view photos and play mp3s. The kit came with everything I needed.
These stands are stylish and durable. Unlike Bose's speakers, their stands dont have any technology bleeding through. These are pretty low tech and they are definately not worth $79/pair. Its about time the chinese got in. Some major $$
I was thinking of buying a digicam for myself. For a reasonable pricerange - .... My two options were Canon A40 and Olympus D550. After surching digital camera reviews sites for a couple of days I decided to go for Olympus. My neighbor has Canon A40 so I had a chance to compare pictures made with two cameras under similar conditions. Olympus was superior. My surprise came when I transfered a couple of pictures made at night. I see 7 vertical distinctive dark strips on every picture under low light condition! I took another one from Staples - and got same thing! At the same time my sister has same camera bought 7 month ago, and those pictures are OK. I am all confused...
I hope this is only an individual case of technical failure, but the right speaker of my headphone has NO NOISE-CANCELING. Moreover, it appears to me that the control system some how messed up and the right speaker actually plays with a lot of noise sometimes. When you turn the noise canceling off, the sound quality is actually descent. Overall, I am very disappointed given the price I paid.
It help's you out a lot so that you don't have to reach into your pocket's into pressing the big buttons on the Rio MP3 Player. This little handy dandy light-weight item placed in the palm of your hand is all you need. Its so easy to use, go buy one!
I've had this clock radio for about a year. I think it has alot of good ideas but not very good execution.The gradual increase in alarm volume is controlled by an "alarmvolume" control, separate from and independant of the "mainvolume". However, the alarm volume only controls the initialvolume. It gradually increases by some fixed amount and I findthe ending volume too loud and there is no way to make itquieter. Even all the way down, it still gradually increasesuntil it's too loud. I have a towel wrapped up over thespeaker.The alarm setting controls are complicated enough that if Idon't change the settings for a few months, I have to read themanual again. If I have a day off, I just let the alarm wakeme and then go back to sleep rather than try to reprogram itfor one day.I agree with the all the other reviewers who say it's hard toread the display at night.Sometimes, the atomic clock resets itself and the clock handsstart spinning as it sets the correct time. When the clockhands pass the alarm time, the alarm is triggered. Veryannoying in the middle of the night. What were they thinking?
After the first several charges, this battery works as well as the OEM batteries. It seems to be made to fairly high standards--it certainly looks better than the previous no-name replacement battery I got (for half the price) that came with a paper label and only lasted a couple months.The real test will be how long it takes for the memory effect to kick in irreversibly and make the battery unusable.
A few months ago I was going back and forth on which player I should get: an I-pod nano or a Zune. My brother got an 80 gig Ipod and he was telling me I should get one of these jump offs (the 80 GB was too much on my pockets though and the nano was more affordable). So I considered and thought maybe I should since my CD player had been broken over a year, and it's boring traveling without music. Then I saw my friend's Zune and fell in love with it. I liked the big, bright screen and the fact one can customize their screen and what not. But I was still torn, seemingly leaning towards the Ipod nano.Eventually the price of the Zune went down to the same price of the nano in early June and I bought it. I thought what the hell, I'm paying $199 and some change for a player that holds a lot more songs than the nano, plays video, has a screen that can be customized, and has an FM tuner. I'm getting a lot more for $199. I might've had a more difficult choice if the price of the 30 GB Ipod went down to $199 but it probably never will.Installing the software was pretty much a breeze. It wasn't hard to understand at all, so it's surprising some people actually had difficulty installing and setting it up, and I'm no computer genius either. After I installed the software (I downloaded it directly from the Zune webstite btw), I burned all my CDs and downloaded all of the songs I could ever want until my money was right. I was pretty much prepared before I got the Zune. Synching all the music to my Zune was quick and easy. I've had no problems with my Zune as of yet.Now I'm not going to debate on which is the best MP3 to get. There's no such thing as the best MP3 player because to tell you the truth, it's all opinion. Just go with what you think suits you. I know the Zune suits my needs the best and I'm very happy that I made the decision to purchase it in the end.
Great product for the price, $100, when compared to the other products on the maket of the same specifications. The software needs a ton of work however. I have tested other mp3 interfaces and this one is clunky to say the least. Video is great but the conversion is slow as heck (all night to add movies). If Microsoft dumbs the software down to a drag and drop level and removes all of the restrictive features so that you can use it to transport data, they will have a definite winner. The FM tuner is a great touch and the controls are very easy to use on the player. Good video quality and battery life is comparable to industry standard. This a great player for individuals who's music to video split is 80/20.
I was reluctant to buy this. I was told it didn't stand up to some of the other products out there. I purchased it regardless. When I first opened it and used it, I was a little let down. After I started using it more often, I realized this little guy is actually quite a powerful tool, better then any gray card I could use. Sometimes you have to adjust how you get your shot for the white balance, but I assume that will go away when I figure out how to get it every time. I tested it against the Auto white balance inside, which was pretty darn close to both, but when I went outside, the comparison was unmatched, even when I switched it to day balance. This little disk is a gem.
Item came as shown. I bought it because all of the reviews I read said it was needed. I have a Sirius Onyx, and the FMDA25 installed on a 2005 Ford E150 and I did not need this item to install the FMDA25 as the cables on the unit are a perfect fit for the Ford antenna connections.
I recently bought Tamrac Adventure 7 backpack for my Nikon D80, and I used it during my vacation trip. I like it very much. It is well designed, the material made is durable, and practical pockets to put your camera accessories. I recommend this backpack. You'll get your money's worth.
These are relatively good headphones. I'm pleased with the build quality, ease of use, the cordless reception but disappointed with the sound quality.THE GOOD* Ease of use is very good. Basically, take them out of the box, charge them up, plug 'em in start using them.* Build quality is excellent. I have no reason to believe that these won't last several years.* RF reception is very good. As long as you have the source volume up high enough you can get very good reception on these headphones. If your source volume is at a "normal" level (for use without headphones), there is a little fuzz and some breakup. But when I realized this turned up the volume on my AV receiver, I could go outside and walk down the street three houses away before I got any breakup or sound degradation.* Battery life is excellent. In fact, I've used them for several hours without needing a charge. And I can't really imagine anybody needing more than that out of headphone battery life.THE BAD* Only bad thing I've uncovered so far is the sound quality. It's a bit shallow and tin-ny. Bass is virtually nonexistent. I expected more given Sennheiser's reputation and excellent German engineering. The surround sound function is OK but not great. IMHO, the sound quality is adequate for television and gaming, but not for surround sound movies or hi-fidelity music. Like I said, the bass is not really there at all...and you need lots of bass for music and movies these days.RECOMMENDATIONIf you're looking for a pair of good all-around headphones, I'd recommend these. But if you are looking for headphones to use for high-quality music or surround sound movies I suggest you keep looking.
I put this in a cheap tool box and added a few 12V car cigarette outlets for power, solar panel charge controller, speakers from an old set of self powered computer speakers and on off switch. made a portable power unit that can be used with a 12V to AC adapter to power just about anything. Used it when the power went out in San Diego. Also use it when golfing, fishing and car trips. It can power cells phones, camcorders, cameras etc. You can also plug a mp3 player into the speakers for tunes.I like having a power supply in case the solar panels don't charge the battery all the way. Very cool!
I bought this camera when it was priced at $99.99, so I don't believe there's a better value out there. While I was looking for one of those credit card-sized cameras, this one had such good reviews and was such a great deal I had to jump on it. I'm glad I did. The camera isn't big at all, much smaller than the old one. My old camera was a 4MP Samsung Digimax 430, and I loved it. I accidentally dropped it off a 40-foot tower. Surprisingly I could still take pictures with it, although the flash was broken and it took forever to start up and recycle for the next photo. I am currently serving in Iraq and I take photos all the time - I definitely needed to replace my camera and I did not want to pay $300 for a new one. At the same time I wanted something better than what I'd had before.I think everybody here has done a very good job of selling this camera, so I am not going to get into all the great things about it, just the things I've observed that aren't already in print. One of the things I looked into was the time it takes to start the camera up. I didn't read anything about that on this camera, so I knew I was taking a chance at it being as bad as my old one, the one major negative feature. Fortunately this camera starts quicker than my old one and it doesn't take too long to be able to take the next photo either (I can't wait to try to take pictures of the dolphin show at Sea World again when I get home).The one negative thing that was brought up in these reviews was the charging cable. One woman mentioned that the cable cannot be connected to the computer via USB for charging purposes; this is true. There is a charging cable that can be connected to either the camera or the docking station. To charge the battery in the camera, just plug it into the wall. The cable even has a built-in converter like on a laptop so it can be used on voltage from 100-240, meaning I don't need my huge converter that I sometimes have to use here in Iraq because our power is all on 220. I just need the European plug adapter, which of course I already have. So you can charge your camera if you're traveling to foreign countries easily enough. The USB cable for data transfer can also be connected to either the camera or the docking station, so I am not using the docking station at all.I have a 128MB SD card from my old camera. If you use the largest picture setting (2592x1944) at super fine, the card holds 52 photos. I use 2272x1704 and super fine, and that gives you 63. This size makes wonderful 8x10 prints. I never print anything larger than that.Well that's my 2 cents. I probably would not have purchased this camera had it been priced higher, but I think even at the $179 it's going for now it's a great deal. If that's in your price range, I'd say go for it... don't walk, RUN... I really don't believe you'll find anything better for the money, and I'd spent several days of online research, as well as comparing cameras/prices with everybody in my unit here, before deciding on this camera. Like I said, I'm very glad I took a chance on this one.
I haven't had any compatibility issues with this card, and it's worked fine since the day I received it. Good product at an even better price; it definitely trumps the $20 cards you find in stores.
First, I am not affiliated with WD or Amazon. Just a happy user. Amazon sent follow-up mail asking me to review my purchase, and I'm so satisfied that I did it.This WD My Book Pro 500GB drive is my third WD USB drive in the past 1.5 years. They "just do it". I have had nothing but success with them, while I've had two other USB drives fail.I am a high-end technical user and I push this and all of my drives hard. I do development of large-scale data systems that use this USB drive as the data platform and I am very happy with its reliability and response. I have several 20-50GB images that perform well and stay consistent on this drive.I admit that I don't use any of the "one touch" backup features or ease of use things, so I don't know how they stack up. In fact the included Retrospect backup utility is designed to not work on Windows 2003 Server, so I guess that's a minor negative. But for raw performance and reliabilty, I can tell you that I am very happy. Check out other reviews for analysis of the creature comforts.
Worked better than any other internet usb dongle that I have ever owned.After a while it became loose but it had worked very well. So I would say excellent product
4 stars for quality5 stars for shipongIts working and I happy.I use this especially for my receiver.
This product is cheap and working great on my Dell desktop computer. If a person is thinking about upgrading his/her computer, consider buying this item and save some money. :)
Worked fine for about five days, and then one day the computer didn't recognize the card anymore. Tried plugging my USB peripherals into other hubs/ports and they worked just fine, so it wasn't the peripherals having the problem; tried switching the card to a different PCI slot and it still didn't work; tried using a different PCI-to-USB card and that worked just fine. Therefore, this card was the problem.
I was looking for a way to send the USB output from a USB Drive to two different USB Inputs.This device does not do that.It would be nice if someone offered something like that instead of having to always resort to a USB hub.
The TG50 finally puts Palm devices in the same league as Pocket PCs in terms of multimedia features, but the multimedia applications are developed by third parties and thus feel a little bit less integrated than built-in Palm OS functions. The TG50 comes with TONS of software, but it also means the interface is quite cluttered, making it difficult to find something esp. for new users. The lack of the Graffiti area also takes a little getting used to. Finally, the screen is very high resolution and bright, but too small, so if you are over 35, you may find the screen next to unreadable.All in all, this is a well integrated device that gives you tons to do with your PDA: videos, images, MP3's, plus office apps. The thumboard is usable. I'd say in the multimedia department the Pocket PC feels more mature and stable, but the TG50 is a solid contender.
RECEIVED IN GOOD SHAPE IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. WAS JUST WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR SINCE I COULDN'T FIND IT LOCALLY.
i have signal over the entire house and its over 2250sq/ft. discription says good for small house or apartment, it's great.
I posted a printer problem fix on fixyourownprinter.com and am reprinting it below. I have owned a Multipass 3000 and now have the mp390. I have used the printer for several years and when it is printing it works just great. But there seems to be a chronic problem with the print head (black) clogging up. Here is my post. Try this in lieu of purchasing a new print head.I have an MP390 Canon Multipass printer. I have fixed my print problems so many times I thought I'd post here even though I don't see anymore references to my printer (now very old).I have problems about every six months with the black not printing. This is because the print head is clogged with dried ink (probably due to buying cheap ink).I fix this by removing the print head and removing the black cartridge. I then go to the sink and run very hot water directly into the cavity for the black cartridge. This softens up the dried ink. Then i reinsert the black cartridge, and holding it over the sink, blow as hard as I can into the little vent hole on top of the cartridge. If you can manage to have a flood of ink come out of the bottom, then you are fixed.I believe this would work on any ink cartridge that has the vent hole on top of the cartridge, and particularly where either the printer has not been used often, or if cheap ink is used that causes the ink to dry up or become congealed in the print head.A couple of years ago I discovered my solution on-line. At that time the MP390 Multipass was fairly new but multiple people had the same problem. All of the stuff about using distilled water, alcohol, compressed air and so forth is unnecessary. I have fixed my print head about 4 times with nothing but hot water, with no resulting damage to either the print head or the printer.Remember you have to put the ink cartridge back in to create a proper seal, and blow through the vent hole. Attempts to force air directly through the print head ink opening will probably not work because the larger opening will not be sealed.Finally this solution may not pertain to you as I am not familiar with the MP730. But it may help someone else.Regards, cage67
This was a neat idea, but it didn't work for my 2005 Honda Pilot! The headrests on my pilot do not move, so I was not able to hook the mount to my headrests. Another review said that he used bungee cords which I also implemented. It works fine with them, although it does wobble a little. It would have been nice to have know beforehand that the mount does not work for all vehicles.
Reading the various reviews about these speakers I was afraid that they would be much worse than the Radio Shack speakers that they look like.For my purposes, however -definitely NOT high end hifi - they do the job very well, and even have surprisingly good bass response. I have no regrets about buying them.
Hey cd holder fans, i was so excited to get this awesome looking carry case to put my portable cd player and headphones in! But, to my major disappointment, there simply isn't enough room to put hardly anything in it!! You easily store your portable player, but the headphones and any one cd would be impossible to fit in that tiny zippered space. Just realize that your supposed to hook your headphones on the outside of the case- which i don't like becuz i can easily loose them. There are way better and bigger cases out there that are reasonably priced, i'd look else where in my opinion.
I've ordered 5 or 6 of these so far, in various colours and really, even if you are not doing creative/graphic design work, these things are just so cool, that they will replace your mouse in no time.
I've had my 870 for more than a year. It has lived through package after package of Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper without issue. I'm on my third digital camera upgrade but have found no reason to upgrade my Epson printer. The results are amazing! If you're worried about durability, I've had an Epson 780, an Epson 900 and now the 870 in service with zero issues. They just keep on going!I've read some reviews regarding color management with this printer. I've never had that problem with Photo Shop, Photo Deluxe and other photo editing software, colors are perfect, including skin tones. I do always keep my drivers to the latest release. I've had this printer through Win 98, 98 SE and now 98 ME and Epson's drivers have never let me down. It's also key to put a little effort into setting up your PC. If you don't match your screen settings to your printers' output, you'll never have good looking prints. I did a lot of homework on the web and can honestly say that working a little in this area made an improvement in output quality.I've put my Epson up against a number of other printers, even a couple of HP's that cost three times as much and have to say my Epson wins for photos. And come on, can you beat this price? Epson, keep up the good work, my next printer purchase dollars are yours.
I'll get this right out of the way. If you want booty-shaking bass, save yourself the money and buy a pair of $9.99 Sony earphones. You will be disappointed by these headphones, especially considering the price. With that out of the way, if you want the hear music the way the musicians and studio engineers intended buy these earphones.The sound is perfect. Crisp highs, mid presence, and deep bass. When you first get these phones you'll start hearing things in records you didn't know were there all these years. Just keep in mind, if you want bass-in-your-face look elsewhere.I didn't realize how great these phones were until I was without them for a week and had to use the stock iPod buds. I walk through Manhattan everyday and the E3c's completely cancel out 90% of the street noise. With normal buds I could hardly hear the music over the background noise, and what I did hear sounded horrible in comparison to the Shure phones.The two-year warranty is excellent. I broke my pair and in less than a week I had a brand new replacement pair in a sealed package, no questions asked. You can't beat that level of service, and for how much these cost it's expected. It's clear that Shure knows how to treat their customers and for that they have a customer for life.
This product was way more reasonable in pricing then anything I could find in stores and it works well with my computer.
I think the people that designed this remote had very small hands, the buttons a ridiculously small. The programing works well, but you will spend many hours learning how. If you need phone help, forget it. you will spend an hour listening to the same song before you hang up. Im still waiting for my E-mail response. Ted
I really love the bag. It's great for carrying my laptop as well as for a nice carry-on when I'm traveling without the laptop.I would ask that the only change to be made -- a thicker, more padded handle at the top for when you are not using it as a backpack.
This is the first time I use B+W UV filter and I have noticed instantly that the glass element is well secured in brass rim. In comparison the Nikon UV filters have loose glass elements and can move around. Secondly, the filter is a lot easier to clean than Nikon filters. Good products and will certainly purchase it again for new lens.
I absolutely HATE this screen. It is so tiny, that you cant even see anything barely. I play sports games mainly, but on this screen its nearly impossible to play because you cant see anything. NOT WORTH 150 BUCKS AT ALL!!! There is another option out there that i will tell you about here...Go to best buy, or another electronics company, and buy a power inverter. i have a JENSEN brand 300 watt inverter. It plugs straight into your cigarette lighter spot in the car. Then, if you have a small kitchen tv that some people have, or about a 13 inch tv, you can plug that into the inverter, and have a full sized tv in the back of your car or whereever you want. Defintittely the better option, worth the money...i think the inverter is the same cost as the piece of crap screen.
I bought one for both my boys, ages 4 and 6. Needless to say, the 4 yr old has dropped it many times already and it is just fine. The picture quality isn't so good inside the house, which is to be expected from a kid's camera. The pics they took outside looked pretty good. We hooked it up to the TV and all had great laughs looking at the objects they photographed.It is a great toy for them and lets them use their creativity in taking pictures.
This is so much easier than trying to hook a digital camera to a PC to download pictures and videos. Once it is installed you use it like a disk drive.
I got this for my PSP and it works great. Much better than Sony card, especially given price.
Pretty simple reallyit does what it says it does. Used it to connect an old school VHS player to my comcast cable.I recommend if you need it
See title. But, it also comes with a UPS label to ship your old used cartridge back to Canon for recycling, so that is a nice bonus. Amazon's price makes the toner price palatable.
I've had this lens for a few years now and am always amazed at its contrast and sharpness. Check out the lens MTF charts on olympus' website for this lens you'll be very surprised.At f2.8 it's got nice aperture and bokeh. I ordered this lens with my E-300 and I've been in only a couple of situations where I needed a different lens.I highly recommend this 14-54 as the "first lens" for anyone getting into four-thirds systems.
This is a great USB ethernet adapter, it installs automatically on Windows XP, needed no additional configuration, unless you use a static IP address.What made this adapter great was its Linux compatibility, I wasn't expecting much as Trendnet doesn't list linux drivers on their support site. But, it worked out of the box with Ubuntu Linux (Feisty 7.04). Again, all I needed to do was setup the static IP and restart the OS and it worked :) Couldn't ask for more.
Great machine, plays all my dvds, mpeg4, divx... nice picture (especially with progressive scan). Excellent form factor.This is one of the best - I tried many and they all had flaws in MPEG4/Divx. This is the first one which stands up to the claim of "dvd/mp3/mpeg4/vcd/divx" player. Yes, I have all these formats.On the dark side - remote is cheap and badly designed. Does not have "open" button. On-screen menus are ugly, and obvious things (like switch between progressive scan and non-progressive scan for watching widescreen/standard frame movies) requires 4-5 clicks - instead of a button on the remote. Real bad.But I am willing to live with this, since the player itself is so good.
I'm like most people with a digital camera. I take a bazillion pictures, develop 10% onto paper, and then banish the other 90% to computer storage archives. I mean, I'd love to display a lot more of those pictures from my computer, but who has the wall space or time to organize all of those prints? That's why I decided to get a digital picture frame. I had been looking for quite some time, but was always turned off by the small-ish LCD sizes or poor resolutions. Then I came across this Coby 10" widescreen unit, with the 800x480 pixel display! There were no reviews on Amazon (at the time), but spec-wise it had what I wanted; a larger display and higher resolution.I took the chance and ordered one and am I glad I did! The display is huge, and the pictures look crisp. Colors are pretty accurate when compared to that of my calibrated LCD computer monitor. The interchangeable frames (it comes with a black one as well as the white one) make it easy to match with your d&eacute;cor. The litte remote is easy to use, but easy to lose as well, so make sure you place it somewhere easy to find. The built-in MP3 player is a nice touch. The speakers aren't that great (it is a picture frame after all), but it's nice to have the frame play music while in slideshow mode. There is a variety of transition effects to choose from. I haven't tried playing videos on it, so I can't comment on that feature.That being said, there are a few things that prevent me from giving this 5 stars.1. The adjustable stand is made of cheap feeling plastic. I've seen other frames that have much nicer backs. Yes, I know it's the front you are looking at, but the stand should be sturdier, in my opinion.2. The angle of the stand, while adjustable, is simply held in place by friction. It actually has one setting that it can click into, but then it is angled too much to view at a normal position.3. There seems to be a software bug that causes the display to act weird in slideshow mode. Well, to be more precise, if you are in slideshow mode and you choose either the Fade, Mask, or Cross Comb transition effects, then the very top horizontal pixel line starts to show black sections. It looks like dead pixels, but once you exit the slideshow (or use other effects other than then ones I listed) everything is fine. I have recreated this problem, but I don't know if it's just my frame or all of these. No biggie. I now use no transition effects it is perfect.4. This is not really a complaint about the product but more about Coby's specs. On their website they state the LCD is 800x480. Great! So I ordered the frame and then resized a whole bunch of pictures to that resolution. However, when I got the frame and started using it, I noticed that all of my pictures had black (blank) bars on both the left and right sides of the picture. It turns out that the resolution is actually 860x480 (which I found out after some trial-and-error). It would have been nice to know this ahead of time to save me from having to re-resize my pictures. Plus, sizing pictures to 860x480 is a really weird ratio... kinda like getting 4x7 prints.I ordered this from Total Electronics (one of the Amazon vendors) and it arrived quickly. When I reported the "dead pixel" problem (which turned out to be a software bug, not a defect, so to speak), they responded to my email quickly and offered to take it back no questions asked. Now that's customer service!Overall, I am very pleased with this product. In reality, it rates 4.5 stars. I'm the type of person that agonizes over something before finally buying it. With this purchase, that was totally unncessary!
I would give these 10 stars!!I purchased these earbud headphones thinking I could use them at times when I didnt neccesarily need my big bulky noise cancelling headphones. I thought I would just use them as a backup. After using these earbud headphones I was amazed. They delivered great bass and loudness and delivered nice crisp sound. They are nice and compact and come in handy when I am traveling. They also fit great into my ear and were comfortable. I replaced my other headphones with these. BUY THESE!!
Is it expensive? Yes! Is it worth it? Yes! If you want the best then just buy the best. It still amazes me that people are willing to spend thousands on great lenses but then put a $20 filter on it...come on now!
Arrived in perfect condition. Wasnt the right sized chip, that was my fault i orderedd the wrong size.
A little heavy, particularly for the every day traveler. More useful as a printer for those who have limited space and use a laptop. I use it with my MACBOOK PRO. Had no trouble setting it up. Prints quickly for such a small device. Transfer time is quick. Certainly useful up to 15 pages or so. I wouldn't use if for any major print jobs.
The sound quality from these speakers is not impressive. The bass lacks any kind of definition - all you can hear are loud muddy vibrations. The power switch is located on the back of the subwoofer, which is an idiotic design. It's a pain to have to reach down there to turn it on and off.There's a headphone jack, and an aux input on one of the speakers. The headphone jack doesn't provide any amplification unless the speakers are turned on.
I bought this thing from AMAZON. I threw it in the trash I think 2-3 weeks later. The unit has wow & flutter. The volume increased by itself, I had to keep turning it down! Finally, it stopped working (cassette) just before I began my bike ride home. I just took the batteries out and threw it in the trash. The light was good enough to find my stash in the dark if I got down on my knees. Wasted $40.00's
The first thing that struck me when I opened the box was the vast amount of cables that come with the TV. There was at least fifty dollars of cables alone included. I was able to easily plug in the TV according to the user's manual and get it on and working within minutes. The image is very bright and the colors are very good out of the box, and are adjustable to be even better. The outer appearance of the television is very appealing. Compared to its competitors, the SVA is much more attractive, it looks exactly like the first customer image. At first, I was disappointed with the dullness of the screen, however, that is fully adjustable to make for a fairly sharp image that I was pleased with. The first real problem that I encountered was mounting the television on the wall. It requires a VESA standard mount, which was not made entirely, clear in the manual. The manual, by the way was surprisingly weak in its information. And my other complaint with the TV is its lack of features, it does have CC and V-chip control but I was hoping for more features from such an expensive TV. However, some people might appreciate its ease of use without the confusing controls of more expensive TVs. Some of the TV's most pleasing aspects were the fact that it makes no high pitched noise when turned on, the image is sharp, bright, and clear, and that the TV is very attractive in its outer styling. Overall however, I was disappointed with the fact that it did not come with a wall mount, that the power adapter is big and bulky when it should have been built in, and that the resolution is too low to display a computer screen over 800x600 even with the sharpness control. Overall, I think that SVA provides an OUTSTANDING value when similar looking and similar qualified Sharp and Toshiba TVs are going for more than twice the money. I would definitely purchase this TV again, without regrets, if I were in the 20" LCD market.
I purchased these batteries around a year ago and to date they are still holding a charge. That being said I do not use my house phone as much as some. I usually spend anywhere from 2 to 4 hours a week on the phone and always keep it on the cradle charger. Based on my experiences, I will purchase these again when they finally do stop holding a charge.
Installed in a minute, accesses one out of five of my old zip drives, (they all word fine on my IDE Zip Drive). The ones that it will access, the speed is so slow, you need to leave on overnight for a twenty meg download. Returned the next day.
Excellent product, Radio stations were well received clear and no static. The readio worked as described in the product descrition. Well worth the money. Thank You!!!
The product was exactly what I wanted. It was well packaged and delivered in a very short time. I used the cables as soon as they arrived and they all worked fine.
I have a long cable run from the street to my house and then split the signal among 4 tv's and the cable modem & router. Comcast techs told me the signal was weak but had no solutions. As a result, I could not receive most digital channels and we had nearly constant drops of the internet signal.The booster worked out of the box exactly as described and expected. I installed it just ahead of the point where my incomming cable splits. All the Comcast digital chanels now appear without pixilation and sharper analog as well. There are no more dropoffs from the cable modem with the signal improving from -13.5 to +1.5. Great product and great value.
I bought this lens about 5 weeks ago and have taken HUNDREDS of images since. A passing interest in macro has become a passion for macro.I can't speak for this lens on other cameras, but I have seen 3 Kodak models produce very nice images with it. It took me minimal time to adapt to the change in focusing and although I still occasionally get a very small amount of vignetting at the proper focus (shadows in the corners of the frame), this can either be edited out of the picture with either a clone tool or a very small amount cropping. Most of the time however this is not needed. An adaptor will be required to fit this lens on your camera--these usually are very inexpensive.I'm very pleased with the results I've gotten with this lens and think this is an excellent value, the product performs very well. I added one of my pics to the gallery.
Comparing to the alternatives you get a great one for the price. I had the 1015 for 3 years before I upgraded to this to get the HDMI plugs. I use it with 7.1 PolkAudio 7.1 speaker set and active subwoofer (400 watts). Drawbacks: If you use this for a home sound system where I have speakers in the ceilings in all of the main areas and the patio the receiver does not have speaker B outlet in the back and you have to use the rear surround speakers for that purpose (to run it through a speaker switch). The quality you get out mode B is not the same as what you get in Mode A and in mode B your Subwoofer does not work. Second issue is that you don't have on screen menus for set up that is useful for a theater room setup.
Received the Kingston flash drive right on time and have downloaded all important info in my computer for safe keeping. Very happy with purchase.
The speakers sound much better than expected and the range is quite good. They are very simple to set up and work great with rechargeable batteries too.Turns out one of the speakers (I bought two) won't shut off (better than not turning on i guess!) and in calling Thomson's (new owner of Recoton) helpful and curteous (really!) support desk, they will replace it at no charge but i have to send back both speakers at my expense.Sooo.... since it's been only 30 days i'm returning the single defective speaker to Amazon for a replacement - Amazon will pay shipping and handling fees via UPS (now that's service!). I'll be doing mono vs. stereo for a few weeks, but it beats silence! :)
I am happy I bought this set. It is versatile and has a fine sound. The unit is compact, the sound is full-sized. The good things I read in reviews of this item are true for the unit I received. Plus, I can not believe that what I hear in theater listening mode is coming from only two speakers.
We have enjoyed the Zune very much. Everyone that sees it wants one.The large storage has given room for all of our music libary.Due to the large screen. Music videos and movies are great to view.We have started to buy all the toys to go with.
This was really a great product it works great for me and really will recommend anyone to buy it and try it
This is the greatest purchase I've made in the last year. I carry it all the time, it's the best exercise partner I've had. The only thing I regret is that I should have gotten the 4GB one... maybe it's just me but I just want to have all my music in my ipod now, I don't want deal with cd's anymore...
I botched and made an external hard drive with eSata instead of USB, but got this converter, rather quickly for being in Iraq and worked perfectly very nice and compact.
Sometimes one can get lucky with a cheap purchase, not this time. The construction is adequate and they are comfortable, but the sound quality is bad.
Ive had the printer for about a year. I mainly need it for printing black and white and scanning. At first the printer worked great. About 6 months later I noticed that the print quality was degrading. Everything had those horizontal streaks. Even after cleaning the printer heads I still get them. Forget about color prints. Colors are faded and washed out. It didnt matter if I used color photo paper.So far the scanner is the only thing still works well. I dont do much copying but since it requiers to print it wont be useful.Its the old saying you get what you pay for.
Great little speaker system that charges i-pod touch whlie listening to music. works great on my desk at work. Runs on 2 AA batt. when not plugged into wall. very portable. Can't beat it for the price.
I bought this camera for $50.00 a few years ago--now it costs $18 and you can get it for $10. Really what I bought myself was a whole mess of trouble, but it seemed so cool! Every kid was into spy stuff--and you'd order complete nonsense from the back of a comic book which you knew wouldn't really work. And here was a reasonably priced spy camera! Just the kind of thing Patrick McGoohan would use. And it did come in quite handy, although the timing couldn't have been worse. A little earlier and I'd have proved my point beyond the shadow of a doubt. A little later, and I wouldn't have run into certain technicalities. Apparently, the law on complete disclosure is that the opposing attorney has to let you see her relevant files on the case, except when she really doesn't want to, and you are the little guy.The camera's resolution isn't actually bad--all these cameras (plus your cell phone camera if you have one) boast a similar pixel number, but what turns out to be crucial is their treatment of light levels. This one is so simple that it does have a real problem reading text off paper in medium light; you can't really focus at closer than 4 feet. But the graininess doesn't look digital; instead, there's a wonderful sepia quality to low light photos that looks like an early daguerreotype. It's really worth finding one for a few dollars and playing around. [8]
The remote has a great design and is very elegant and easy to use. The remote is very small and the reciever fits nicely on top of my 3G iPod. Since it uses an RF signal, it can be controlled from any position within 30 feet or so. So, I soon began using it to control my iPod while it was playing in my pocket and car. It is very useful in almost any situation.If you can get a good deal on this, I highly reccomend it. I got it for $25 but I would not pay much more for it. I have no complaints and it surpassed my expectations. It looks great and works great. Get this if you need a remote for your iPod. It's much better than other designs you'll find out there.I really like this remote. Pick one up if it sounds useful to you.
This is mostly an anti-microsoft live rant. I have both a PS3 and an Xbox360 - xbox charges for online content where the PS3 does not. I ended up purchasing these points so that I could play with family online.
The Chapure software that is included with other Palm Organizers to synchronize with MS Outlook is not included with this model and has to be bought at extra cost (~$45) from Chapura.
Well, I like SanDisk products; it is very great products and serves for a long time
First of all, I was amazed at the quick delivery of the item. I ordered it on Saturday afternoon on the internet and recieved it on Tues. am. Also, the cost was 1/2 of what was priced elsewhere & to top all of that there was no S/H cost or taxes.My husband opened it on Christmas day...and was very pleased as it was brand new & not an open box.A computer friend of mine who was educating me on what to buy was also amazed that the product was also the latest one with A/G & Biotorrent features which he did not have and had purchase his 1 year ago for twice the amount of mine.He said, I never shopped thru Amazon.com but, I sure will check them out first for all my computer equipment needs as he is a computer & electronics repair, builder etc.Once again, thank you so muchFrom Delighted
Otter box cases are just as advertised. Sat in the ocean several times and on the beach. I even dropped it in the water by accident. Not even a piece sand got in the case. Highly recommend these cases for your Ipod.
My first experience with hand held after my trusty HP 200LX. The functionality was great and I used it easily and quickly for 3 months. Then the Palm stopped working entirely - wouldn't turn on at all, 15 days after going out of warranty. Cost to repair $125. Palm told me to send it back to Amazon...as I might have better luck there.Most likely the last Palm product I will ever buy...and I'm not bashful about telling my friends my opinion either. If I ever risk another purchase of a Palm product, I will execise it to the nth degree while it is under warranty.By the way, the HP is still working flawlessly.
I love this curling iron for many reasons. First, it has adjustable heat settings on an led screen. This makes this iron perfect for every hair type- fine, medium, coarse. Second, it makes my hair shiny, voluminous, and soft. Unlike most curling irons that leave your hair feeling dry and dull, this iron does the opposite. Lastly, the cost is amazing for such a wonderful iron! Why spend over $200 on another curling iron that does the same job when you can spend $25 on this one? Overall, I highly recommend this!Other notes...This iron comes with a very long swivel cord, making it perfect for home and professional use.It heats up within twenty seconds.
I don't actually own this case (because it wasn't available when I was looking for one) but I have the PSC-300, which is a dark blue suede-like material case made for the S300 and S330. My camera fits nicely into the PSC-300, and it has a front zipper pocket with enough space to store extra compact flash cards and a battery. If you own a S200 or S230, don't care about the leather and want extra storage space, the PSC-300 may be the way to go.
I have Epson Stylus Photo RX 595 and only used Genuine Epson Ink from Amazon.Yesterday, my Epson printer couldn't recognize the genuine Epson ink bought from Amazon.I followed troble shooting guide downloaded from Epson website but it doesn't work.Today, I went to Staples and bought another genuine epson ink, Light Magenta.Luckly, my Epson printer recognize this one.I already have two genuine Epson ink which my printer can't recognize.Don't buy Epson printer and save money.
I got these earphones as a gift for my birthday, so price was known to me until I looked them up on Amazon. I almost fell off my seat when I saw the tag! However... it's totally worth it. My experience in the past with earbuds was never good. I could never wear a pair of earphones/buds for long because the insides of my ears would start to hurt.I have never had a pair of headphones this good. I can't wait to wear these on my long flights. I tested these last night as to how well they isolate sound.We were blasting cuban cabana music on the stereo. I popped in my earbuds, listening to a classical recording on my creative zen. I couldn't hear the cuban music at all, and my husband was mouthing words to me that I couldn't hear!! Fantastic!And at the same time, I can hear things in songs that I never normally hear!!Another reviewer here stated that you'll notice the poor quality of mp3s. That is true. however if you are already an audiophile and purchased a pair of quality headphones, you'll be ripping your cds at a high bit rate, and you'll be downloading tunes a bit more selectively!The earphones come with a bunch of different sized buds that you can get for your ears. And in the booklet that comes with it, I saw that you can get custom fit ear pieces. So if you are using these for recording or production you might want to look into getting the ultimate comfort for your ears.The earphones also came with a carrying case, which is very nice. I like the little ear bud cleaner that came with them too. I have yet to use it, since I just got these recently, but I'm sure I will.Overall, I think this is an excellent product!! good job shure!
I bought this keyboard because I wanted to go wireless. I love it. Mouse wheel on the side is convenient. Works fine with Windows 7. I just plugged it in and it played! No need for the driver cd or any bloatware of Logitech. Construction is great, and battery life has been hard for me to judge since it's been exactly a month and a half and I haven't needed to charge it (consistent daily use). The only cons are no numberpad and no backlight. But i can't complain, this keyboard was worth the price.
Truly creates immersive 3-d environments out of natural materials. Allows for astounding detail and depth. A joy and healing for the eyes.
I love how this takes up NO space on a desk. The first one I had was perfect because the monitor was bigger. It's harder to get it to adhere well to a very narrow monitor (i.e. flat screen). For some reason, the first one just broke to pieces when I pressed the clip to attach it to the new monitor, so I ordered a new one. I'd had the first one for several years.
This cable was exactly as specified. It arrived quickly and did the job it was designed to do! It appears to be of good quality and at this time it has not raveled or fallen apart!
I made a mistake when I bought this filter, because I was searching an adapted Filter to my new SLR Camera and Lens. But my new lens is 67mm and not 52mm. I prefer save the filter in my photo equipment because I don't know when I will need it or will sell it. The most important thing was I made mistake but both the quality and b&w brand are excellent because right now I have the correct b&W filter and is perfect.
My previous phone had a 2.5mm plug which I was using with a Plantronics headset. I switched to using an iPhone 5 and was hoping to be able to keep the headset and only switch out the connector cable.This product solved that problem. I snapped one end into the Quick Disconnect, the other end into the iPhone, and everything worked great!
The A20 arrived yesterday and I have been having a blast taking pictures of my three kids in action. The camera is very easy to use, I was shooting pictures 5 minutes after opening the box. So far I have shot 155 images, all on the first set of NiMH AA.... The upload process to the computer was straightforward and works quickly via the USB connection. The 8MB memory card provided with the camera is not really adequate for too many pictures. I bought the 128MB Viking flash memory card along with the camera. It just popped in and it worked. I like the 3X optical zoom on the camera, it gives me some choice on how to compose the pictures. The colors from this camera are amazing, very lifelike. The camera saves all the images as JPG's (in one of three levels of compression). The JPG's have been easy to email, the files are not too large. The flash provides good coverage indoors, but I have not tried many shots more then about 10 feet. There is no short video clip mode which some other digital cameras have, but I thought this was more of a gimmick then a useful feature. If you want a digital camera which is easy to use and takes great pictures this camera is a good choice.
I owned this camera for about a year. The only reason why I have to get a new one is because I carried it in my purse and broke the LCD screen.Generally, I really liked this camera. It was quick and easy to use (hence carrying it in my purse) and it took pretty good pictures. I did have some blurry ones, but not too bad. Usually if I was in too much of a hurry.The only drawbacks are that it takes lousy nighttime pictures (everything is dark) and it has a fairly slow shutter, so you have to wait for the camera to focus.It's the first digital camera I owned, so I can't compare it to others at this point. I thought it was good for the money. (I paid about 90.00 from wal-mart)I used rechargeable batteries, and usually didn't have to recharge them for weeks. I would use the camera several times a week. I did use it for an entire week when I first purchased it (for a trip to Vegas) and the rechargeables worked well the entire time.
The first problem I experienced with this software was it could not see my cd drive. I went to the Steinberg site (the company who supports this software) and found that there are quite a few problems with this software. I also searched their site for technical support and could not find any. Maybe it is there, but it was hard to find. I wanted to return the software but I bought it here (Amazon)....
although it came a few days later than expected, it was still a reasonable amount of time. It fits and works as expected.
I owned 2 of these and they both failed within the first 2 years. They are also not comfortable on your lap. I've had better luck with my Logitech cooler.
Not only are these very comfortable... but I love the sound. Very nice headphones for the price. I'm very pleased with them.
The quality is great! Transfers the images from my computer to the tv monitor very well, but it does get a little wavy when i move my mouse sometimes. But other than that its a great deal.
The PictureMate stopped working after using once. We called the manufacturer and was told it was out of warranty even though it was purchased just 2 months ago. After much discussion they decided to send us a new one. In the future I will probably buy this type of item from a camera shop to be sure there are no problems with the warranty.
I own the psyc cfd-e90 and e-95 and have not had one problem since I bought them. Great sound quality, great looking. I just wish it would play mp3's and pull in more stations
This kit works fine for simple cleaning of debris from a CD/DVD, but R U kidding me?!! I picked up one of these years ago at a certain store...hmmmmmm...let me give a hint...it is the lowest monetary denomination in our country....got it? It is OBSCENE to charge $30 for this simple item.So, if you can't find anything affordable like it and want to pay $10, then fine....but otherwise, have your head examined...with all due respect, of course :]
I bought this for $1099 about 5 months before and it was worthy for that amount at that time. The laptop didn't gave me any problem yet! But for an small issue the OS installed was vista home primium and was bit slow with all the pre-installed other things such as viraus guard, and other toshiba components. I removed (uninstalled) lots of unwanted thigs from it and now it works fine. I installed windows XP in a seperate partition and there were no drivers for the devices for XP to download. I used some other driver for VGA and it works fine. I couldn't get a driver for the audio device yet. XP is doing really fast with this machine but without sound.. (Hope i may able to find a driver for it sooon..)
As far as I can tell these are perfect. Work in all three different burners.
Became broke and needed to return it. So here we go again, and again, and again I have to add more words when what I said was fine.
Been listening to these for the past week and wowzers, they are nice. The clarity is unreal and the power is scary. Been gaming with them and I'm affraid some one is going to call the police with all the gun shots and explosions going on in my computer room, well not really but you know what I mean. This thing shakes walls and rattles windows. I got the sub-woofer down to near minimum and that's plenty for me. But its nice to know that if my upstairs neighbor decides to play their crappy music too loud that I can blow them away easily. >=)The first thing that struck me was the sub-woofer..Good lord it's HUGE! It's more like a canon than a speaker. As a reminder, keep it at least 2 feet away from your PC or other sensitive electronic devices. You don't get the warning until you open the box and if you plopped it down next to your PC before reading the warning...Well a freshly re-built system is always nice.What's weird is that I'm trying to adjust to sound fullness versus loudness. I don't have it up very loud, but the sound is so rich that it sounds allot louder than what it really is. I don't know if that makes sense but it's just another indicator of quality.Now I did notice a very faint crackle at a certain frequency but that seems to have occurred with only one CD in a certain drive. WAV (game) output is flawless and the other CD drive played fine. So I'm not so quick to say its the speakers, they just reproduce what they are fed for the most part. And with an old Audigy X-Gamer sound card and old CD drive...Allot can happen to cause this, but I'm just picking nits at this point.The pros:1. Big BIG sound2. You don't just hear explosions, you feel them. And if you're a retarded attention whore and like to ruin music with ridiculous bass volume, you'll love them.3. Great sound customization4. The remoteThe Cons:1. Expensive2. The stands on the speakers are kind of lame and not too adjustable.3. Having to go out and buy two speaker stands for the rear channels so as to better focus sound than rely on the mounts/stands.4. If you live in an aprtment, restraining your self from cranking it up so as to be a good neighbor.5. Shipping costs
I bought these a couple of years ago (from a big box store) for use on my workplace computer. The first thing to break was the left ear attachment. The metal adjustment band now slides completely out of the cup as the plastic housing is cracked (and taped). Next thing to go bad was the right ear cable. A few pulls from being caught under my chair wheels and now I have the cord taped in a vertical direction onto the back of the ear cup in order to connect the internal wires. I'm really not a very rough user but these things can't take much abuse. Oh and now the fake leather is peeling off the ear cups leaving little black flakes on my shirt. It's time to buy a new pair of headphones and sorry but it won't be made by Labtec.
I used this (along with a winch disconnect) to set up a quick disconnect for the subwoofer in my SUV - I often need to take it out quickly to haul things, and this (along with normal Neutrik Speakon connectors) allowed me to disconnect both channels of subwoofer leads (4 wires) with one connector. And it locks! Quite slick - I just get head chakes in disbelief when I show people.
I paid $480 for the D40 with an 18-55mm kit lens. For the price, this is a great DSLR ample storage, battery life, and speed. However the kit lens is very basic and doesn't have vibration reduction. I will need to add better lenses to really take advantage of this camera. If I had it to do over I would probably spend a little extra and go with the D60 and some better lenses.
This is a good product but not flawless. I think every gps system out there has some flaws but this is no exception.First I would like to thank Amazon for getting this product to me within 2 days. Very fast. Now I know why I do business with this company.Anyways, There are alot of plus's on this unit and very small negatives. The screen is bright, and the maps, to some extent are accurate. The speech is able to be understood completely and there is no doubt where exactly where to go. the points of interests are good. For those who complained they couldn't find a staples...If you're on a trip do you really need to know where Staples is? If anything i would be focused on finding smaller businesses or a Walmart, if i am on a trip. Which this unit did really well.Now the negatives.I don't have MSN service in Utica. I would have to live in the next big city (Syracuse or Albany) to get any use out of this feature.This unit has a VERY NASTY habit of telling you to turn when you're right on the turn. It doesn't give you a warning. If there is a feature on that that allows it to give you a warning someone please tell me where to find it. because i couldn't.The attachment to put it on the windshield didn't fit. I seen this as a complaint on most reviews. I didn't find it much of a big deal and let Garmin know. I sent them an email and they were like yeah it will fit you just gotta push harder. What do they want? a possibility to break the thing?? I was pushing hard as it was. I was forced to go buy a new one for 18 bucks, which did fit....hmmm... Great Customer service. &lt;&lt;not>>And the only other thing thing that was wrong with it is sometimes (not all) it would send me to turn on a street that didn't exist. I was told that another friend of mine who had a Navigon did the same thing with in same spot. So it just might be the maps themselves if the same thing happened on a different system.Overall, the more I use it i do like the Garmin. But i am NOT a fan of the C.S. nor am I fan of MSN. So if you could deal with that i would suggest this unit hands down. If you absolutely must have msn or if your a frequent caller (or emailer) like myself for CS i would find another company to go to.
I initially bought this for my wife to use on a cross country move. She was driving our car and I was driving a moving truck. This thing worked so well that I could pick up the signal using the truck's radio while she was using the transmitter to listening to music in the car hundreds of yards back! That made the trip a lot more tolerable for me :)The sound quality is as good as a CD in less congested areas and sometimes deteriorates to radio like quality in areas with lots of stations, but that is to be expected with any of these fm transmitters.Usually, if any product doesn't hold up to my expectations, I return it immediately. This product has exceeded my expectations, and I might buy another soon.
Last holiday season, I wanted to gift myself a good home theater system. Though I started from some home-theater-in-a-box system, I quickly decided I get much better quality by buying a receiver and speakers. Once I made that decision, and set my budget $1000, I started searching again. After reading many reviews at different website, I first made up my mind on receiverOnkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)(I wrote a lengthy review for it, but cant see it anymore at that page - anyway, that is another excellent future-proof buy). Once that was done, I started searching for speakers for about $600. Though an AV enthusiast friend of mine suggested Polk speakers, I first bought aBoston Acoustics Horizon Series MCS100 System Midnight Speakers, again based on internet reviews. That fit the budget well, but after installing it, I found that the sound wasnt great. The bass was boomy, and the surrounds/center wasnt any better either (mine is a 35x15 recroom). So I returned it, and bought this RM6880. I am so glad I did. The bass is just right for my recroom (at half-way setting of the powered subwoofer), and the surrounds and center sound so great. The lows, mids and the highs sound so real to me. I am not sure if I hear every single frequency between 20-20KHz, and I dont care. But trust me these speakers sound so good(as I said I am no audiophile, but I do know when something sounds good).About the speakers, there are 4 identical satellite speakers, a center and a 10" powered subwoofer. The speakers and subwoofer are 130W peak (65 normal). I can now fill my 35x15 room with a volume setting of 50-60 and subwoofer setting of 50%. At volume level 90 the room literally shakes, so I havent taken it above that.The only negative about the package was it didnt come with speaker wires (the MCS100 did). If you dont have your room already wired, get some cheap 16-guage wire - I bought (100' Spooled Speaker Wire) and I could feel a huge change in sound quality (compared to some 18 gauge I bought from Walmart).Also, the subwoofer does *not* have a regular subwoofer jack. This was not a problem for me, as I have the subwoofer connected to the front speaker port of my receiver (following the tips on Polk's website - which, btw, is a must read, regardless of which speakers you buy).Guess there is no AV setup that satisfies all. For someone who wants to hear realistic sounds (and effects), but who doesnt worry all that much a about a frequency that may or may not be dropped, this setup is great. I wont think of an AV setup for another 10 years for sure :)
i select this to replace the blue ones that bring my antec 900 and they are perfect in medium in the hhd cage and slow in the upper part to create a wind tunnel and now i am connecting them to the motherboard because the 3 pin for better cable management
I have been a iRiver customer for about a year now. I previously owned a 20GB iRiver H10 (great product by the way but a bit on the bulky side). The bulkiness of my previous player made me sell it in exchange for this great item. (Of course I did my research to find a perfect player to suit my life needs, the Ipod Nano was on of the top on my list but was eventaully beaten by the many features of the clix).Let me first start off to say the pictures on websites DO NOT SHOW HOW GREAT THIS IS AT ALL! When you open your tiny white box containing this little treasure you will be greeted with a simple and neat organized box with your player. You don't realize how small and stylish this is until you open the box! I was actually expecting a larger player when I purchased this player. The clix is about the size of business card about half an inch thick. The navigation system is basically the screen that can click left and right, up and down. The sides of the clix have a hold button, volume button, a power button and a smart button that can be configured to do what you want (such as record, menu, etc. )The clix has features that can keep you occupied and free from boredum for the whole day. We all know that it can store your music, but it can also hold text files, videos (AVI format), pictures, FM tuner, recorder, FM recording as well, and flash games (Sudoku!). Presets on the FM tuner makes it easy to navigate through your favorite stations. Videos are at 15 frames per second which may seem small but you ain't playing a freaking game here, its more than enough to play your videos. The flash games are great, and you are not restricted to only the ones in your clix, you can go to iriver.com and download more. I don't have much use for the text files but I am sure one day I will find something to do with it such as plans and reminders...but right now my cell phone does that. The clix does it all, and I am very satisfied with the features of this player.The battery life is amazing on this player, I can through the whole day listening to music and still have power left over. Takes only around 2.5 hours to charge the clix, the only downside is that you need to use the USB cable to connect to your computer to charge it.The only problem I have is the amount of storage space of the clix. It comes with only 2GB of space which means you will need to leave some of your music out. But when you think about it, whoever listens to all their songs in their 20GB mp3 player? I don't mind updating my playlists and songs every now and then so the 2GB is more than enough. It seems that people with 20GB mp3 players just use it as an external hard drive or just as a convenience from updating their player every few weeks.If you are looking for a small mp3 player loaded with features this is it. You may consider the Ipod nano but in the end you will want a mp3 player that has more features and won't break from accidents such as sitting on it...(like my brother).Next: I am trying to get the cradle that goes with this...hehe.
This little inverter is perfect because there are no bulky boxes or wires running all over the floor of the car. Perfect for my laptop and for my cell phone charger. It has it's own little fan built in that keeps it from overheating. So far so good!
At the time I purchased these, they were on sale for about $30.00 each, so I bought a couple sets for my kids to try on the XBOX 360. They said they were ok but does not have true surround, so don't expect too much from these for gaming. They do however have good sound when hooking them up to an MP3 player.
I needed a simple way to switch back and forth between OTA and Cable TV and this switch did just that. No need for a fancy remote switched box they are just a waste of money and promote laziness!
I spent a great deal of time trying to make it work with my new laptop on Vista. It didn't. I finally gave up and cranked up my old laptop, running on XP, and was able to get it working. I upgraded the firmware to 2.18 and the utility to 1.3, in the process, which I downloaded from Linksys. It was a great little product while it worked.I must give credit to a setup procedure I found at the Linksys website which was written, not by Linksys, but by a sharp fellow who bought one and has shared his knowledge of how he made it work. To be successful, you must change the default ip address in the bridge so that your router can communicate with the bridge. You must use "manual" setup option to accomplish this change.Then I decided to replace my wife's failing desktop with the old laptop. In the process, I uninstalled several several programs, installed a new version of Norton security software, and generally cleaned up the machine. At that point the bridge utility ceased to run. I reloaded the utility and it will now run, but the bridge utility can no longer find the music bridge, even though the bridge shows up on my network and even though I can wirelessly access the bridge in the setup portion of the bridge software and am able to see the various parameters, such as ip address, firmware version, etc. I reloaded the utility a few times and have tried shutting off the Norton security, but nothing I've tried will make it work, so far.I learned earlier that calling Norton support is a complete waste of time. I already know 10 times more than they do about their product. When it wouldn't work with Vista, they told me it was defective and I should take it back and get another one. I suppose this explains why they have placed a consumer's setup procedure on the website.If you like a challenge, are running on XP, and have a reasonable amount of experience with setting up wireless devices, go for it. If you can make it work, it is worth the low price it now goes for. If it won't work, you may still appreciate watching its pretty blue lighs.
The functionality of the Tungsten E is fine, a four or maybe five star rating, but I have given these devices a poor rating because they are utterly undependable. I have had two Tungsten E's in the last year and both have mysteriously simply stopped working within about 6 months. I didn't drop them, didn't mistreat them, just one day they refused to turn on, reset, or anything else (and no, it was not an uncharged battery). These Tungsten E's are merely the latest in a series of probably a dozen Palms that I have had over the last several years, EVERY ONE OF WHICH DIED in a similar manner, some after two months, with none lasting more than 13-14 months of light use.After my past experience with Palms, I wised up and bought my Tungsten E with an extended warranty, but the bottom line is that at this point I don't ever want another Tungsten E or any other Palm device, period, even for free. I don't want another piece of junk that consistently craps out after a few months.I have tried to stay with the Palm OS and away from the Windows stuff, but have finally given up. Farewell Palm!
i viewed all brands and models easly narrowed search down to samsung dlp decided on a 50 in. model and bought a 5078 and i am realy happy with it out of the box easy to set up and use as with other samsung dlp's and there is no better performer at any price that i could find than samsung dlp's i am surprised other co. are able to sell there tv's with this on the market at a mid range price it comes down to the best! for less only a crybaby nitpicker would have any complaint with this item, thats what i see.if you need a large screen just go buy a samsung dlp you will be happy and have your moneys worth !
Oh, Belkin how you have lost your way. I bought this knowing that the plastic case was silly and excessively designed. However, when I got it I was stunned to see how cheap it felt in my hand. The case is thin. The finish is straight of the 1990's &#34;Look! If we add sparkles it kinda looks like metal!&#34; Your own silk-screened name rubs off within months.It works. That's fine. But why make something so cheap and ugly?
I got this for my wife for Christmas this past year, as our original turntable was handed down from her grandmother and was beginning to insist on not working anymore. We entertain quite a bit, have a good collection of vinyls from older artists (Count Basie) to modern (Vampier Weekend, Modest Mouse), and decided we wanted something that would encompass all of our musical tastes. Looks great too.Definitely recommend it. Some reviews have mentioned that the volume doesn't meet their preferences. We have yet to ramp this thing up to full-blast, and we're able to hear it across the house.
The performance and styling of this switch make it the perfect choice to expand your HDMI inputs.
This battery works, but doesn't last long at all. In a typical two-hour performance, both batteries will have run out before the show's over.
Good product. Good size. Easy to use. Recording sound is great and works much better than what is built into laptops. Excellent price too
bought this as a gift for my partner for Christmas. I was in New York when it arrived and he opened it and is wild about it. Perfect for our applications
Received it yesterday...for 599.99 from ofdept dot com after price match from crkt cty. Hoping I will get an additional 150$ off MIR that OD currently has.Ran the dead pixel test, no dead pixels turned up!Also played an entire movie on DVD, on power. Lasted around 2.5 hours.(normal life, I would presume)Screen is too bright at times (see review on crkt cty), and one needs to constantly move it to adjust to right view.Also, the DVD was a little sketchy when one moves the mouse over(as if there were scratches), and also, audio would be distorted if one attempted to open some other application.(For eg, I ran the WinXP tour)Other than these small grouses, it looks awesome, there's absolutely no noise from the fan at all. Doesn't (hasn't) heated up a lot on me yet.Will observe how it performs
We somehow managed to displace our original power charger for our olympus camera and so we bought this one. We love how easy it is to use and how quickly the batteries charge. Once charged we seem to have them working for quite some time. Overall it was a great purchase.
If you are looking for a truly portable speaker system for you ipod, look no further. This unit packs a powerful punch, has great battery life, is light weight and has the sound quality that rivals many of the top brands in the speaker industry. I'd recommend this to anyone looking to buy a portable speakers for their ipod.
Pro - Nice size. So far the batteries have lasted and I never turn it off. It's comfortable to use.Con - I've had the mouse for a few weeks and I have a problem where the mouse cursor stutters instead of moving smoothly. It happens on multiple computers. Updating the Bluetooth stack has not helped and the Kensington support via mail takes almost a day to get a response. All though I've been waiting for 2 days for the latest response.I would not suggest you buy one unless you aren't worried about the $50 and have a backup mouse for when you get tired of it's erratic movement.
If you're serious enough about sound quality to be considering spending the money for a MA300, I salute you. But don't buy this item without comparing it to the equally priced Beachtek DXA-4p also available at Amazon. For product details, see beachtek.com. There's no comparison.Don't get me wrong. I'm actually a Canon supporter. I own and love a Canon GL2 camcorder. And I've heard very positive things about other Canon accessories, like their zoom controller. But the MA300 is highly overpriced for what you get.Here's what you get with the Beachtek that you don't get with the MA300:1. Volume control knobs for both channels2. A mic/line level switch for each input, so you can take a feed from a sound board (line level) in either or both inputs.3. A mono/stereo switch so that you can optionally apply one input to both channels4. An auxilliary input mini jack so you can plug in a microphone or a wireless receiver that has a mini plug on it.5. A ground lift switch that can help eliminate 60 cycle hum6. Mounts between the tripod and the cam (or just to the bottom of the cam) for greater stability and a more professional (IMO) look.Be aware that when you install the MA300 it cuts out the GL2's internal mic, so you can't use both at the same time. If you have a DM-50, you can't use it with the MA300--the shoe on top of the MA300 is only a mechanical mount. The only thing the MA300 offers is the built-in microphone mount, but you can get one for $30 that will go in the camera's accessory shoe.Both the MA300 and the Beachtek DXA-4p will only work with battery powered microphones. If you want the ability to buy and use any of the very many professional quality microphones now or in the future, I'd urge you to consider spending $100 more to get the DXA-6. It supplies the "phantom power" required by most high quality mics.
The device works "well" but creates occasional clicks and pops. Possibly more annoying than volume issues. Actually intolerable on home movies!This one was returned, but I will definitely have to have several if they ever get fixed! 4 stars
Handle is cheap plastic; handle doesn't attach firmly to pot, so you have to tighten frequently; pressure seal is unreliable. Generally not good quality
Excellent picture and sound right out of the box. Setup was a no brainer, just connect your outside antenna and/or set top box and enjoy the HDTV experience.Samsung gets my vote for performance and quality.
Perfect fit. I can take the charger the battery my I pad adapter. And it's extremely light weight and not bulki at all.
The 57.25&#34; K40 is the bast base loaded whip antenna I have used in 40 years of 2-way radio use and gives the CB 102&#34; whip a good run for the money. The only not-so-good part about this K40 is that the body mount base is not very durable and cracks apart seemingly without too much provocation. I do highly recommend this antenna for its performance with 10m and 11m radios, but be prepared to shell out for a new base and go through the nasty hassle of doing a base replace/antenna reinstall every so often.
The D-550 Zoom is a great dig. All the features you should ever need unless you intend to be the ultimate professional. The picture quality is wonderful. The only draw back is the instruction booklet. If this is your first dig it will take you a while to discover all that it does and the literature is hard to follow sometimes. I still recommend it over any other camera in this price range.
I purchased the bag last week and received it today. The bag is not overly sized and I think it is a perfect bag for carrying a lap top. The bag does not look like in the pictures. The pictures shows the bag being very shiny but the actual bag is not shiny like in the pictures.Overall I like the bag very much.
This radio is cheaply made, the electronic circuity for the IF portion bleeds from other stations when tuning. I remember $15.00 radios that did better than this. My mother wanted a radio for xmas and she just wanted to her the news during power failures and cheap. She is 80 and and didn't want a digital radio.
I bought this to use at work to replace another unit I gave to my parents to use. I thought the idea of the bass thing that rests on the back of your neck was a neat idea. I wish I could have tested it out before I bought it. The sound quality of this is far from the best I have heard. You can not turn the volume up too high because of distortion. The bass thing is not that great. Like mentioned the headphones are very uncomfortable after a little while and other headphones will sound even worse cause this unit is made to work with the VMSS headphones that come with it. I think the VMSS is what makes this kind of pricey casue I have seen the same features in other brands that cost less... save your money and get a better sounding unit cheaper.
I ordered this to go with a new camera I purchased to work on a documentary! The fluid motions of the tripod are excellent! It moves very smoothly and is easy to control. The levels work great in assuring a good picture. The material is strong and light weight! It's great for travel, and quick shoots as well as general use! Would recommend for anyone looking for an affordable tripod that exceeds it's price range in quality!
The key thing on these little digital cameras is the tradeoff between compact size, versus low price and good quality. This camera is a good compromise.Excellent photo quality, good battery life. The use of standard-size batteries gives flexibility; when you are travelling and cannot recharge your rechargables, you can just buy some AAs and stick 'em in. A big advantage versus the Nikon Coolpix 3500, which was my main comparator before deciding.The Nikon though is slimmer, with that intelligent swiveling design for the lens barrel. Olympus could not slim the 3500 down and maintain enough depth for a good zoom. Slimness is a big advantage when slipping the thing into your pocket! Like into a ski jacket for example.But the Nikon costs more...Another reason I finally chose Olympus.We've had it for four months and are using it a lot - just took mountainside shots flying over the Alps - crisp and clear as could be. Action shots skiing also turned out great. With 3 megapixel image size, you can easily crop out the unnecessary parts of a photo and still have enough quality for a good sharp picture containing only the part you wanted. This turns out to be a great advantage of a digital camera I didnt realize before buying.If you have Windows XP you dont need to use the Camedia software, its a snap just using Windows Explorer > My Pictures to store everything in there. But the Camedia software was also quite good and has additional nice features, I just preferred to keep life simple.Summary: great photos, handy enough, small enough, just wish it were a tad thinner.
It is powering 2 15" Alpine Type R's in my boat and this amp never seems to lag. It is power hungry, but dang does it allow the subs to hit hard. If you dont buy this amp to power whatever you got, especially at 270, your an idiot. This amp is KICK A**
These headphones sound good, but not as good as my in-ear Shure e2c's or even my apple in-ear headphones, but these Sennheiser's were a fraction of the price and sound almost as good.All in all, these are not the best headphones but are an excellent value at the price paid ($10).
I bought a TD240 from Amazon in February, and I was immediately struck by how inaccurate the speed stability was. I heard constant pitch fluctuations, but after a few months it improved. I was also unimpressed with the plastic controls and metal platter. The cables are low quality and can't be replaced without some soldering. Changing the cartridge is difficult because most of the better alignment tools require at least 210mm from pivot to spindle, while the TD240 has about 190mm. The included alignment tool is a cheap plastic bracket that is difficult to use. The motor on my unit shorted out and caught fire less than 7 months after purchase.That said, their warranty service came through. Scott at SG Custom Sound (one of the two US service centers) took good care of me. With time, the pitch problems went away. The controls are intuitive and easy to use. The anti-skate and stylus force controls are surprisingly accurate. I still think it is a good turntable, but it is a $400 turntable, not a $750 turntable.I am convinced that you can buy a better, more upgradeable turntable for less. The Music Hall MMF 2.2 with Goldring cartridge is available on Amazon for $499, or you could buy a Pro-Ject Debut III with an Ortofon cartridge for about $380. Add the Dynavector 10X5 for $395 and you'd have a serious turntable for only $50 more than the TD240. Plus, both the Music Hall and the Pro-Ject offer reasonably priced upgrades for the budget-minded audiophile.
We've used Goo Gone for many years, and couldn't live without it. We use it primarily for removing sticker residue from various things, and performs expertly there.
We bought 5 of these in November. First one went bad after a week. Today the second one also went bad on another PC altogether - same problem, the blue light won't come on anymore!! Technical Support tried to help but, again, the thing just doesn't work, it won't work, or it can't work. They said send this one back too! I got a replacement the first time, now I just want to send them all back. I don't have the time to waste to putz around with poorly manufactured gear.
I have had this Logitech MX Bluetooth keyboard and mouse going on 3 years now and have been more then satisfied with the durability and relilabilty of both the construction and connectivity of the Bluetooth. I have never had any problems with the Bluetooth connection, it's always on and never needs to reconnect like some other Bluetooth products. The mouse is fast and accurate with no lag, even when playing games. The recharagable batteries that came with it are still going strong (3 years now) with daily use. I have recommended this to friends, co-workers and now you.
I loved this unit at first, but after a little over a year of ownership, I wish I didn't own it! The ADF has continuously given me problems. My current problem is that printing one page it taking 10-20 minutes!!!! I was on the phone with HP trying everything to fix it to no avail. They decided it needed physical service, which as another reviewer stated, would cost about as much as it would to just buy a new one. I'm buying a Konica color laser printer and a Canon laser fax machine. I'll also be buying a separate scanner. This all-in-one idea doesn't seem to work long term. This is also my 3rd HP printing machine in 2 years. I think their quality has gone completely downhill.
I use this from the couch and it works good. I like the trackball connected to it and on the left side the scrolling dial is nice too. I had the usb laser connected in the back but had to bring it to the front for it to work better. The cursor does go into sleep mode, but I just click enter and it comes right back. I bought another one for backup and also one for a friend. You wouldn't want to try and speed type but the keys work fairly well. The batteries lasted me six months. There's not many wireless that have all these features on the keyboard. I don't like the touchpads so this one has been working out good so far.
This is a pretty basic piece of home theater equipment - what can you say about it? I purchased it to replace a very similar speaker from Sony's last model lineup. In fact this speaker is now being replaced by yet another model line, which is why I wanted to pick one of these up before they became harder to find. This matches with my floor standing and surround speakers already in place.I won't claim that Sony speakers sound or perform any better, or even as well as other brands - but they sound fine to me, and after some 5 years of using and abusing varying products from their lineup I've never really been dissapointed with my price/performance ratio observed.
Overall, this battery and charger do work, and get the job done. The green/red indicator light does not seem to work properly, and made me think that the charger wasn't working. It does take longer than an hour to charge my battery, but the battery does get charged eventually.The car adapter does not fit into my CRV's cigarette lighter,making it useless. If I were going to buy another battery and charger, I would get a name brand from a local store and pay a little more.
I am not a techie but had no trouble replacing my old Linksys G router with this new D-Link DIR-655. My reasons for change were two: Increase Range and step up to the newer "N" technology. The reason I selected the DIR-655 was price, features and I wanted external antennas as I just don't see how you can maximize range without them aka Linksys. The DIR-655 has allowed me to get a wireless signal in the farthest areas of my house which were problem areas (frequent dropouts or no signal at all depending on the weather) for my old Linksys. The DIR-655 has an Auto security feature in which the router will automatically determine whether to use WPA or WPA2 (TKIP or AES) depending on the capability of your device. Optionally, you can set up two separate SSIDs, one for your own network and one for guests. In a nutshell, I got a router that is friendly compatible (Vista, XP, Macs, i-pads, i-phone and i-touch) and more secure. THE NEW VERSION BEING SHIPPED OUT IS HARDWARE VERSION B1 / FIRMWARE VERSION 2.00NA which seems to have cured all the instability problems of the older versions. PS...Some people complain of the bright blue lights on the front of this router. If you should find this an annoyance there is a bracket/stand (included) that holds the router in a vertical position and lights pointed towards the ground. I recommend this router!
Made an old Toshiba laptop worth holding on to..surfs Internet fine and easy to install.
I did not know what to expect in a DVD Recorder. It took me awhile to learn it, but I'm pleased with it so far.
I was replacing a Netgear wireless "B" card with this Trendnet "Super G" card. The old Netgear B was faster than this piece of garbage! I guess I'll never learn, "you get what you pay for!".Save your money!By the way, Amazon refunded my money quickly.
I looked at a lot of binoculars, and immediately realized that what i was looking for was something that had 12x magnification with a roof prism design. To give this magnification enough light so that the view is fairly stable, you need an objective diameter of at least 50. So when i saw this pair, i knew this was another product that Nikon had really worked out.Looking through these is like looking through a window, where the object is close enough to touch. Absolutely great for looking at all types of nature.The only thing that Nikon could do to improve on these would be to offer them in a camouflage finish.Virtually all of my optics are made by Nikon (DSLR, rifle scopes and now binocs), and they are all fantastic products.
I usually use my USB, but sometimes I need to send CDs or DVDs to my work. I do not want to lose my USB so I burn a DVD.
I purchased this camera for my husband. Mainly because of the size and cost. It was to just be kept in his pocket and used on the construction job. Granted it was inexpensive but, none the less it should have at least worked. It wouldn't load onto the computer even after considerable time and much input from computer techies. Sending it back!!
This is a great film the colors are great and sharp this film is the best
Installed camera. I actually don't mind the colors but it failed after working 6 months. Picture started to look blurred and it got worse until it was unusable. It is possible it is due to water. The camera is under an eve but could get wet assuming rain falls heavily. Very disappointed with this camera, particularly since it was bought to replace a lorex camera that arrived defective in a four camera DVR system. Since I shipped this out of the US its too expensive to return for warranty.Update: Raised review to three stars...it was the power adapter that failed. The camera still works. I am keeping the rating at three stars due to the power adapter failure but think that I would buy more of these cameras due to the field of view they have (quite large)
I think you are a powerbook user, there's no other choice to watch tv on your computer than this one.I'm using Mac OS X 10.4.2, the latest so far, and there's no problem if it's only about watching tv program.But I found two problems so far:1. you need more CPU speed if you want to use this as a HDD recorder. My Powerbook got 1.5GHz G4, but it's apparently not fast enough.2. Only updating OS by 0.1 is sometimes enough to crash the software But wait, the guys always work really hard to fix problems.(...)
I bought this filter to protect my wife's Lumix FZ35. I have one on my Nikon D80, also. It's an inexpensive way to add another layer of protection for the expensive camera lens. Filter quality is excellent. I recommend buying this filter.
OK, this stick is pretty cool. With one hand I can increase or decrease length, sweet! Opened, the tubes are solid. The amount of height can be varied from 29' to well higher than I think I'd ever want and I'm 6' tall.The rubber foot sits on a plastic ball that threads onto a pointed spike. It takes only a little effort to remove the foot and screw the plastic ball to reveal the spike for stability on hard ground...not your clients hardwood floors!I have read a ll the reports about the rubber foot getting lost, yes I can see that would be a problem. I'll just have to keep my eye on it. It isn't so loose that it just falls off but yeah, in a busy enviroment I can see it getting missplaced, be careful!
I bought this lamp as it was listed as a "touch lamp", which is is not! Oh Well.
I recently purchased this unit and must I tell you that this is by far the best PDA I have ever owned. I had palm IIIc and compaq in the past. But as for size and convenience this is the one. Although I came very close to picking up compaq's new ipaq, I didn't feel like coughing up 600 + bucks on a bulkier unit. I am not worried about pocket word and excel that comes with compaq's Ipaq because I rather do those things on my Laptop. If you are looking for a superior (compact)organizer (trust me this is more than a organizer)that let you watch videos, pictures and a built in mp3 player, then go for this one. One complaint is Memory gate sticks can be very expensive. But you have some choices. Check with stores like best buy, circuit city etc..
I replaced the standard antenna on my D-Link DWL-G520 card with this and it took me from very low/low (with almost line of sight to the router) to very good with just aiming it in the general direction of the router. Great product.
I ordered this to install ram and needed a certain screw driver so i bought it and it worked out great.
Manufacturer says the MSRP should be $88,929.00...Amazon says "YEAH RIGHT!" and slashed the price to $14.08...You know what I could buy with the $88,914.92 I saved from buying this??I bought 5 and will be selling them on E bay for $55,500. Still a great deal!!
I really only bought these because they got me over the qualification on free shipping but I really like them! For the money, I dont think you can beat them!
If you ask me, Sony is really the only one to go with if you want a portable CD player, no one has the same skip protection like Sony's G-Protection. The Mega Bass sound system in my opinion, is the best on the market. What I'm trying to say is, Sony does it right, the quality of the laser, the build quality and the heavenly sound quality. Want a CD player that won't skip when you walk, yet have the sound quality of a home theater system, get the Sony Walkman.
I have the Panasonic cordless phone, so this was made for it. The sound is very clear and people on the other end of the call say it is as good or better than the phone. The volume control on the phone still works for controlling what you hear. It is great for when you have to be on the phone and need to use both hands, typing, Cooking, etc... Depending on the shape of your head, it could be more or less comfortable. I have it adjusted to the smallest setting, and I have an average size head for an adult. It may be too big for kids.
I did have a problem with my toner cartridge after a few months of use. The company did a great job of making sure it was replaced without any issue. They even sent me my replacement before they received my return.
I've never been an Apple fan and only chose the iPod because it's the MP3 player with the most extras made for it, but I have to admit that I am really impressed. The earbuds that come with it are the most comfortable ones I've ever owned and they actually have very good sound quality. The controls are easy to use and quite intuitive, which is a nice change from using products that make you feel like you need to carry the instruction manual with you everywhere you go. I still wish that Apple would open up their DRM scheme to allow compatability with other services and support more/better file formats (FLAC and Ogg to be precise), but I definitely have no problem recommending the Nano to anyone looking for a great sounding MP3 player.In fact, my only complaint is with Amazon, not the Nano. I had paid the extra fee for rush shipping and it still took more than a week and a half for my order to arrive.
. if you thought all spendy cassettes come with dolby noise reduction;this is not the case .. if you thought your other sony cassette walkman was sleeker,that model was probably not obsessed with being water-resistant like this one;I attach a camping strap with quick-release buckle,so it fits like a necklace,and that keeps it in place fine for the workplace-- strap sold separately even though this model appears strap-enabled .. small buttons do not facilitate radio surfing,but I found the way around that is tocrazy-glue some rubberband around the array of buttons,so it's easier for my fingers to quickly find their way .. the bass-modes button is the largestwhile the nearby band-switch button deserves this distinction:with one button I can scan 4favorite stations (3fm, 1am) .. the groove mode is a mega-bass mode for higher volumes-- its bass sounds too muffled at normal volumes --and while the groove`bass sounds fine at very high volumethe groove`treble then sounds too distorted .. the mega-bass (MB) mode is much appreciatedand sounds great with the supplied headset-- try them with a tight cap that pushes the speakers into your ears,or click the headband snugly;-- and don't forget to turn off the auto-volume-limiting system !. speaking of volume,the safe way to listen without traffic noiseis to get a noise-canceling headset,for blasting out motor sounds without turning up the volume .
i charged the battery after i received it in the mail. i then put it in the camcorder and it only worked for approx 15mins and the battery died again. I charged it yet again and it only lasted 15 mins- not worth the purchase. Try another brand.
When I saw this bag, I thought "wow, this is so tiny"...but it is great protection for the Garmin 2720 Streetpilot. Some people throw their GPS in the glove compartment but if you want to protect your investment, you should carry it out of your car when you are exit. Some owners carry their GPS in their gym bag, purse or some other type of bag. While ordering, I didn't know if this was a necessary investment. After great thought, I decided to purchase it because of the protection the bag offers on the bottom surface, with a hard plastic surface. The instructions state to place the GPS screen faced down onto the bottom, to keep it protected. As a result, I cannot see how the GPS thrown into a large bag can be protected. If you wrap the GPS in a towel, and then into a larger bag, you may lose or drop it, forgetting you have it in the bag. It depends on how much you want to protect your initial investment of your GPS. I recommend the bag.
This is the most fun you can add to your car trips. This talking GPS device synchs with my bluetooth phone and acts as a speakerphone. The USB computer cable connection seemlessly attached to my WindowsXP computer and I was able to transfer MP3's, pictures, and easily download firmware/software updates directly from Garmin's website right to the device.The funniest thing I can say about this device is how annoyed the computer voice sounds when you vary from a prescribed route. "She" says 'recalculating', but it's the way she says it, like you upset her precious directions.Anway, if you buy this or any GPS don't forget to get tech savvy and download the latest maps when they become available using your USB cable. A new route was just cut near my house and it hasn't been included in the map yet, so I heard alot of 'recalculating' while I was testing the device out. But it was interesting to see that it knew that I was driving over water and grass even though the new road was not shown where grass and water has been recently covered over.Trying around town was also fun, the map is almost exact to your position, it knows within about 10-100 feet when the bridge ramp you are on becomes water and then becomes dry land again. And you can watch the digital display show you the street names you are passing or coming up to (in most cases) within seconds as your car passes them.Another neat feature for me was how I was able to use my finger on the map to move the map (similar to how you move the map with your mouse on Google Maps). This allows me to see outside an area if there is not enough local detail. It kinda lets me canvass an area from my start or end point if I need to be familiar with the other streets not included in my route.If you are traveling anywhere outside of the US, you will need to purchase pre-loaded SD memory cards with whichever country you are traveling to. They are sold by Garmin online and by other retailers (Somewhere in the less than $70 range per country - your price may vary). Mexico and Canada are extra, North America is included.The device is really small. So you can walk around any major metropolitan area (like New York City or Los Angeles) and it will still tell you when to turn to get to your destination. Just remember, it won't know you are on foot and might ask you to walk where the sidewalk doesn't go. Just take the diversion to get back on your path and hear her nag you 'recalculating'.PS: Only says recalculating when you veer off prescribed route.PPS: Gets a little lost in shopping centers. This is because shopping centers are large tracts of land and are not mapped by road mapping companies, so the GPS sees them as just a destination, not a driveway and parking stalls.PPPS: Prior to my buying this, my parents bought a MUCH more expensive model and drove from NY to FL. They put restaurant locations, sightseeing attractions and other locations in. Upon arriving to FL, they said that the device worked great, took them places they would have never found on themselves, gave them great diversions where it knew there was traffic (extra feature). In my opinion though, the larger screen and higher price were not worth it. You really can't watch a GPS and drive, just let it talk, get a normal screen size like the 360 and it will serve you just the same for half the price.N-Joy!
Have had this receiver for over 5 years now. This amplifier has ability to adjust the electronic equalizer as the volume changes. However, it does a VERY POOR job of this. Unfortunately, this ability is not adjustable to personal preferences. I have expensive, great-sounding Klipsch speakers. When I turn up the volume, the high frequencies are much too loud. The very-limited EQ is buried in a very un-user-friendly menu system, that no one would go to each and every time that they adjust the volume. As a result, I have a powerful, expensive system that I can only play at my most-typical volume, which is low volume.I have hoped for years now that Yamaha would do a firmware update to add some functionality and adjustability to the automatic EQ adjustment, but they have let me down. Clearly, the unit is capable of this, but never programmed for it. Even with its great specs, this unit performs worse than competitors at 1/2 the price - simply because of this very specific flaw in programming. The unit makes the sound "tinney" when I turn it up, unless I go deep into the menu to adjust the EQ and then change it back after the track finishes. I can only adjust it to sound good at ONE volume level at a time, and there is nothing that I can do to change this. I have tried every setting - not that there are many settings for the EQ. Many, many sound affects that no audiophile would ever use, but the Engineers did not think to include something as basic and necessary as automatic EQ customization.I would not recommend this unit. I would not purchase another Yamaha receiver.
Some reviewers don't like this model beacause it tips over when full of CD's. Well they didn't do their homework. This model does not have legs so to sit on the floor or on a table. It is for mounting on the wall. It has predrilled brackets for the mounting. I have 4 of the similar model for DVD's and they work great on the wall. They are compact so don't take up much space like wood self racks with their thick wood shelves for each cd or dvd.
These cables are terrific. The signal thru them are clearer than cable itself, and they can be used for connections between other games and HDTV's
Tried to use it to communcate from parents' bedroom to child's bedroom. It worked occasionally, but there is a long delay when you hold the button to talk and you must maintain constant pressure or it will cut off. Unless you speak very close to the unit, but no too close, loudly, but not too loudly, nobody will understand you. This made it virtually impossible to communicate, but it at least let us know that our daughter needed us.The two units were less than 50 ft apart (two rooms away) but they would often lose communication with each other. This had two problems... 1) when you tried to call the other room it wouldn't go through, 2) when it lost communication it would flash blue lights continuously. This was extremely annoying when it occurred in the night, but if it happened during the day it could go unnoticed for hours. This would wear out the batteries quickly which, in turn, would help make them lose communication with each other - a vicious cycle.When the units did lose communication it would often be difficult to regain communication. Final solution would be to remove batteries and initiate the two units as in initial start-up. This happened frequently, sometimes as often as two or three times in a day.Very poor quality. After almost a year we have given it far too many &#34;second chances&#34;- to the trash pile!
I found the flexible army to be slightly more flexible than I would prefer (using a relatively light pocket camcorder). In the end it worked though. The clamp is very, very strong. Users should experiment with removing the black clamp pads for the best grip on the mounting surface.
I'm not one to bash but I have a few things to say about the IMP-400 that others seem to be missing. First off I was very disappointed at the boot time. Why does a CD player have to boot? When you put a disk in you should be able to hit play and listen to your music. With this unit you put the disk in and hit play and the thing has to literally boot up. It has a little iriver splash screen which shows the iriver url then it gets to the play screen and finally is starts to play. Sure, call me impatient but I don't like the the 5-10 second wait time. I haven't actually timed it but it's too long for me. Let's talk about the most important thing when it comes to a player of music. That thing would be sound. The sound on the IMP-is great. Not perfect though. I'm your basic rocker but I listen to rap as well. I love a good bass hit. I like a bass hit that smashes you in the face and knocks the teeth down your throat. This thing hits like a little girl. I won't even listen to rap on it because the bass kick is just not there. Okay, the last thing I'm going to gripe over is the size. Sure it's a sweet little tiny unit but why? Cause they take everything and put it somewhere else that you have to attach to the thing by wires. You can't to squat without the remote. So that's one wire. The recharable batts will last you about 2 and a half regular audio CDs so what happens when you want to listen to longer sets of music and you don't have access to your AC adapter? (another wire) you need to hook up the external Batt. pack (another wire). Really the thing looks like a freak octopus when it's all attached. Speaking of things hanging by wires...the remote has a cool clip so you can clip it on to you so that you're attached as well. Only problem is the end you need to put pressure on to open the clip is on the other side of the buttons for the remote. So when you put pressure on it to open it you start hitting buttons with your finger/thumb. Pretty stupid move if you ask me. Put the thing so it's oppiste the screen. I'd rather have a thumbprint that I should wipe off than hit buttons and mess up my songs. As you can tell I'm pretty disappointed with this unit. I started to doubt it when I kept going to the website which said it was out in the US but nobody in the US seemed to have it until a month and a half later and it's still relatively hard to find if not a special order item so you have to wait anyway. I'm sending mine back. I picked up the Sony player. It has better bass and it plays quicker from the get go. It's not perfect either but it's better than the IMP-400 in my view.
I am servicing a Dell B110, and the original 92mm fan (p/n 3612KL-04W-B66) lasted 5 yrs. before it started making noises. If you disconnect the fan connection from the mainboard the bios will notify you of a fan failure and you have to press a key each time to continue booting. This message cannot be disabled in BIOS. I opted to purchase an identical fan as a replacement since it is ball bearing, thermally controlled, and I needed the item asap. Fortunately it shipped the same day I placed the order and arrived the next day. Overall I am pleased with the fan and amazing service from both Amazon, partsfordell, and UPS.
We purchased this item about 6 months ago. Just before Christmas it stopped working. My daughter watched a DVD, turned the unit off and the next time she tried to use it nothing would happen. Power won't come on and DVD was stuck in player until I took the thing apart. My recommendation is to buy a $30 DVD player and spray paint it pink.
This is a great little video camera. I was pleased with the quality of the clips and the ease of use.
These headphones have a good frequency response and attenuate sound very well. Theres not a very amplified low end but if you play around with your EQ, it'll do. Overall very worth the money.
Required 2 restarts on the computer at installation, then works just like you'd expect. USB2 is much faster than USB1.
I saw this at my local Staples but then found it for only $209 on Iomega's website (still available at this price; look for item#33149). It required no setup on my Windows XP systems; pure plug-n-play. So far it's been great. It's really small, and the best thing is, it requires no external power or batteries. It's powered entirely from the USB port -- this does mean that you should not use this on an unpowered USB port (e.g., some cheap USB hubs sold at Radio Shack).This drive, at 4200rpm (and probably equipped with a small buffer), is no speed champ, hence I'm not giving it 5 stars. Like most USB 2.0 storage devices, its speed maxes out around 10MB/sec, far below the 48MB/sec theoretical max speed of USB 2.0 High-Speed specification. Also, the long-term reliability of this gizmo is unknown. I previously owned Archos and Iogear's mini hard drives and both broke down after just a year of moderate use. The Iomega Mini does look more solid than the other two, but occasionally when I plug it into the USB port, it makes some clanking noise, so that's a bit unnerving. I hope it holds up over time...At this point, I'm pretty happy with the product. It's just so convenient to carry a compact, lightweight (3.5 oz.) hard drive that requires no batteries or AC adapter. Plus, it comes with a leather carrying pouch.
I bought the motorized version of this product. I thought it would be a great way to take out some minor defects in some of my DVDs. After trying to fix 2 with only minor problems I have decided to cut my losses. I did both of them exactly by the instructions provided. I even read the German and Spanish instructions to make sure there wasn't a misprint. They said the same thing. I am a soldier used to following complex instructions to the letter and know that I did not make a mistake reading this in any of my 3 languages.I now have two DVDs that will not load on either of my DVD players. This product is junk. It does not work. The only thing I found it useful for was the stress relief I got from smashing it on the floor several times. Do not buy this product. Hopefully I can get the DVD's resurfaced at the local rental place.Learn from others misfortune and do not get this dud!!!
The sound dynamics and qualify is among the best. I compared a pair of these speakers site by site with my Bose speakers (cost me ten times more). There was no difference between them in terms of sound quality. I now have my Bose in the family room and the Sony in my kitchen. Highly recommended!
This is a must have for anyone dealing with more than one computer.I've owned it for 6 months and so far, it has functioned perfectly.
This is an excellent camcorder. I have had mine for a about a year and I have had no problems at all with it. The buttons on top are a little small for large hands but if you buy the optional remote control then you don't have to worry with them.I create digital movies on my computer using the USB cable that was provided. The special effects built into this camcorder work excellent. I have recommended this camcorder to all of my friends.
Works well, but have to tighten handle on a frequent basis. the cooker itself is fabulous and I use it a lot,but handle isn't great, loose.
Bought this card for my Linux DVR, I had another card in it but it had a fan which was surprisingly loud. Bought this one because it has no fan. Very easy to install and has been working without problems since install.
I am easily distracted by the sounds of coworkers snapping gum, eating sunflower seeds or clipping fingernails. Rather than be a complainer, I used little headphones and cranked my music. It helped until the little headphones broke. I went running to the corner store and found these on sale. That was 3 years ago. They are great. Their extra large size really helped cut out surrounding noise, and gave the added bonus of better music tones than my little headphones gave me. Mine are the same model number but they look a little different. Mine being the Philips Headphone "SBC" HP170, I think the SBC = more padding around the ears? Hard to say with that photo here. But they do look a bit different. Definitely worth the price I paid and then some.
glad I found this product, great service , great product , I will use again when the time comes.
Great TV but if its damaged YOU WILL PAY AT LEAST $800 TO FIX IT.The right screen goes black after an hour and I only had the tV for 5 years!.....
I've had these for a couple of years. The noise canceling works primarily at low frequencies, the mechanical isolation is decent at higher frequencies. I use them for flying and the electronic cancellation is quite effective against the rumble of the jet engines. They are light and easy to carry, take much less space than over the ear style 'phones.The sound is very good for the price, and the cancellation is as good as you could expect for the style. I don't think you can beat them for the price, at least for flying.The downsides:1. The power switch is really stupid, it's easily switched on by accident in you bag, so you have to carry spare batteries. Battery life otherwise is good. (single AAA)2. The cord(s) are inconvenient. The buds connect to the amplifier via two cables which tangle. The amp connects to the plug by another wire. The earbud wire should be longer, the plug wire shorter, and the earbud wires should be a Y.Neither downside should discourage you from getting them for flying, but if corrected these would be a 5 star value. These are not for the gym, I have others for that.
In the box you find the Zen Micro, a carrying bag, a CD-ROM with all the needed software, a belt clip to carry the device + charging module, USB cable, two li-ion batteries and 2 headphones from Creative.After buying this player the first thing I did was charging it until the battery was full. This went easy by using included adapter. A full-charge took about 2.5 hours.Before you can download your MP3s to the Creative Zen Micro you will need to install the included software from Creative. Without this software you will not be able to transfer any date to your Zen. This is somewhat a drawback of this device.During the installation one of the first things that happened was a crash. But I don't know whether it was just my PC or the software :pI wanted to listen to my MP3s as quickly as possible because I was dying to test out my little MP3 player I just bought. The software from Creative looked a bit difficult at first because of all its different features.You can do a lot with it but I wouldn't rate it as a very user-friendly program. The software allows you to listen to MP3s on your PC, upload them to your Zen Micro, burn a CD, watch movies and more..A few minutes later I had transferred a fair amount of MP3s and I was ready to give it a go. I immediately noticed that the included earphones perform very well. The sound quality is very good and it the player delivers fine basses.A lot of information is displayed on the LCD screen of this player. It tells you the songname, artist and from which CD the MP3 came. It also displays a counter. When used the players lights up blue - which is cool to see!The menus of the Zen Micro are easy to use. You can scroll through your playlist by using the vertical touch pad. It's very sensitive but you are able to adjust this to your own needs. Confirming something needs to be done by gently ticking the touch pad.There are also a few other buttons on this player. Above the touch pad - from left to right - the previous , play/pauze and next button. Under the touch pad there is a `go back' button on the left and a `menu options' button on the right.On top of the player is the USB port, audio-output and a `key lock' button.One of the other features of the Zen Micro is the ability to listen to FM-radio. This was one of the functions I like. The device is able to store up to 32 presets which you can give a custom name. The Zen Micro can also scan for radio stations with a good receivement but this function didn't work well. Some of the stations it picked still had a lot of noise.Also included is a belt clip to carry the device while doing some sports for instance. You can also lock its keys by using the `key lock' button.On top next to the USB port is also a small hole. This is the built-in micro which can be used to record conversations. I tested this from a close distance and from a few meters away.The file that I recorded from a close distance was very clear and easy to understand. From a few meters away it was hard to understand because it was recorded way to silent.Another additional feature of the Zen Micro is its calendar and its addressbook. But to use these you'll need to use Microsoft Outlook. Data can not be inserted on the device, you can only view data transferred from your PC.ConclusionThe Zen Micro from Creative is an easy to use audio player but at first you need to get used to its touchpad interface. You slowly get the feeling for it it and then it will work flawless. The included software offers a lot of options but unfortunately you are forced to use it. Because of this you can't use the Zen Micro as an external HDD because other PCs will need the software from Creative to recognize the player. And lastly the audio quality from the Creative Zen Micro can be rated is being very high.Update:: A new firmware update from Creative fixes one of the negative points I mentioned in this review. The new update allows you to transfer files directly to your device without needing to use the Creative software.
This product works great. It's really easy to install and configure. The burner comes with Nero 5, the best cd-burning software. It's fast and is very affordable.
Absolutely amazing motherboard! I cant begin to explain how happy I am with this purchase! I coupled this motherboard with the E6550 due to price and overclocking abilities, a single EVGA 8800GTS 320mb (sli to come), and 2GB Crucial PC6400. This motherboard is absolutely rock solid, it truely is. Currently I'm running vista premium and the E6550 overclocked to 3.0ghz, no game I can throw at this thing slows it down. Every game I play runs the processor around 60-90% max, i rarely see it spike to 100. Anyway, the cooling on the chipset really makes a difference and keeps it cool. It has TONS of fan connectors, 3 of which can be controlled automatically and the rest can be controlled via a percent adjustment in BIOS for the perfect match between cooling and noise. The drivers work flawless in vista which is great. Dual gigabit LAN is awesome, i can host another computer right by this one and dont have to run a separate cable from my router which is very nice. Really a great motherboard.Cons: Hmm... well for one, it doesn't get hot enough to cook my breakfast.Other Thoughts: Truely awesome motherboard, if you're a gamer and want to get the most out of your system and processor, this is the perfect match!Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 @3.015ghz, 2GB Crucial PC6400 4-4-4-12, EVGA 8800GTS 320mb Superclocked edition, 160GB WD Sata and of course BFG 680i mobo. All score 10595 in vista and 3dMark06.
what can i say this is the best Hi8 video camra you can buy. yes the picture qulaity is a little lower then the DV's but i dont know about you but i dont want to spend 1300 (I dont know about you brother but im not made of money) on a camra im not tha picky. well anyways baught it used it and works great buy it and you wont be disipionted
I got these speakers to improve the sound on my Powerbook for use with iTunes. It has been a great bargain. Good stereo resolution, adjustable bass, uses the stereo jack so you're not tying up an extra USB, doesn't hum while off (big pet peeve of mine with some speakers). Sound can fill the room, works well with a variety of music. The price just can't be beat. I mean, this wouldn't be my living room speaker set, but it's not designed to be, and for one-room listening it's been great. Highly recommended.
i recieved the order in good time but only got the ink cartridges. i never got the photo paper that was also included in the ad. i will probably just buy it at staples next time.
I can not believe I got this lens for this price. It is well made and while not super sharp for this range it is working great. At least as good as the Nikon 18-55 I replaced. Just remember this is the older version so you must have a Nikon with a built in lens motor. That is probably why it is being sold for this price. I was actually thinking I was getting a refurbished lens but was plesantly suprised when it arrived brand new. For $400-$600 I don't know but for $169 you can't go wrong.
PhotoShare 7 Samsonite Carry CaseI purchased this case to protect my PhotoShare. I was a bit disappointed to find out how snug the case fits the product. It is almost impossible to get the case either on or off without a great deal of tugging. Perhaps the case should have been stitched to make it less snug.
Canon Lense Hood (EW-73B) fits perfect on my EOS 60D... its easy to attach and take off.My only complaint is the price (suggested retail $40)... I paid $26 and that's still too much money for a peice of plastic!!!
Really helps your cpu run cooler. I really Liked this thermal paste. works way better than the generic white paste dropped my cpu temp buy about 7 digress C.
Ive had this htib for a little while now, and when first watching movies it was simply so so. I then decided to read this thing called a 'user manual'. Low and behold i found a variety of features that i was unaware of.the hottest feature that i must say is the auto-mic speaker setup. Basically you get a corded microphone, you place this mic in the various seating arrangements, and hit a few buttons and the speaker system will automatically calibrate for the best sound. delays will be set so the sound is seamless.The speaker system. The front three speakers are identical, which is unusual with a sub $400 htib. You normally find a large center, and two smaller fronts. IMO, onkyo should have stayed away from giving the 'looks' to the front speakers and given us something of better quality. Being said, the speakers do look amazing. the front speakers are about 17" high and uses dual 4 inch mids with a standard tweeter.All three front speakers have removable grills, while the surrounds do not.i have been having a problem with the sound dropping for a second when hooked to an upconversion dvd player with component cables and a standard digital jack. i have determined that the reciever is at fault, and am in the process of taking it back for repair.This system doesnt have anything that truly is hardcore. its nice for watching movies, it has great 7.1 decoding, the front speakers tend to sound a little boxy, but for the price you cant beat it.The subwoofer, although a 230w powered 10", really isnt as loud as people in my generation are looking for. but once again, this is a sub $400 system.The negatives of this htib:the speaker wire is junk. get a bigger gauge.The remote is simply horrible... the engineers designed the remote based on set up instead of constant use. The volume button is in a bad position, the control of the dvd/cd/tv/vcr bttons makes no sense. Some of the buttons are lighted, however, the 'light' button is on the bottom next to 3 similar shaped buttons, leaving the light feature unusable at night?. Most of the buttons have dual functions, so you must first use the lighted component selection buttons before you can use other buttons.If you do end up buying this system, look around and find a good price on a programmable logitech harmony.Im a guy, and i like looking at things, so i opened this up and found a very unusal feature. on the front display, you have three composite jacks (v/l/r), well behind the face plate, you also get a usuable s-video input. Obviously this was cheaper for onkyo to do, but if its there, we should at least be able to use it.(this kinda makes you think about the hdmi pass through (for noobs, no audio through the hdmi cable/inputs) The r605 is quite similar to this receiver, however it doesnt have hdmi pass through and the face plate is cut away so the s-video is accessible.I would recommend this to other people looking for a sub $400 system. if you are looking to spend a bit more, there are better systems out there.
After reading the reviews I had high expectations for this transmitter. I have used a tape insert iPod connection for my car stereo system but have been dissatisfied with the quality -- too much distortion. Unfortunately the Kensington product did not live up to my expectations. I live in Dallas and there is a high saturation of FM stations making it almost impossible to find a clear channel. The iPod sounds like a static filled weak FM station on the best settings. Moreover, there is a major disparity between the volume levels on the Kensington transmitter and the existing FM stations. You have to crank up the volume substantially when you use the transmitter for playing your iPod. If you switch from the transmitter setting to another FM station the volume will be deafening unless you turn the volume down before switching. This is probably an adequate product for someone who does not live in a highly urban area and who is not particularly discriminating about the quality of sound reproduction. Otherwise, I would definitely not recommend it.
Those who are migrating from a desktop to a laptop might notice that simple things like loading up a picture might take a little longer because of the limitations on the speed of the hard drive (4200RPM compared to 7200RPM for most desktop h/ds)(Hard drive included in laptop is 40gig)The Athlon XP-M 2400+ (Running at 1.79ghz) processor is remarkable. It stands up to a 2.4Ghz Pentium 4 and it flys encoding Mp3s and video. It has PowerNow! technology with adjusts the clock speed acording to the processes. (530mhz idle to 1.79ghz max) You can have it set to 1.79ghz even while idle by changing the power settings to Always On (know that keeping it at this speed increases heat and decreases Battery time)Battery life is average. 3.5 hours idle (running at 530mhz), 1:45 watching a DVD, 1:20 playing games (running at 1.79ghz)The integrated ATI IGP 320M graphics card with up to 128mb shared memory (configarble from 8-128mb in the bios) preforms easily in older games but lacks in todays high-power 3D games. If you look at the recomended specs for a game you want to buy, make sure it doesnt say more than 32mb of video memory recommended. Even though it can have up to 128mb shared video memory it cant make much use of that much memory because of the relativly old and under powered chip. Comes with a VGA port for connecting an external moniter and an S-Video port for connecting to a TV.(NOTE: because of ATI PowerPlay Technology it limits the power of the graphics chip while on battery power, therefore for optimal preformance you must have the laptop connected to AC power. I have tried various stragties to disable to powerplay but have not succedded.)Games playble: (tested by me)Unreal TournamentQuake IIIRed Alert 2Mechwarrior 3&amp;4Operation Flashpoint (not very good)Unreal Tournament 2003 (remarkably this game can play adaquatly with some tweaking as long is the laptop is connected to AC power)Sound is great from these speakers and very clear. It is powered by a Conexant Audio chip. Laptop has headphone and microphone ports and a external volume button.The Tobisha CD-RW/DVD combo drive preformes adquatly. It is rated at 24x read, 8x write, 8x rewrite, 8x read (DVD). But if you open up Easy CD Creator 5 (included with laptop) you will see supported speeds up to 24x write. If you select 24x write it will write at an average at 15x (flucates between 7x and 21x). CD read speed is more like 17x. DVD read speed and CD Re-write untested.Keyboard is OK, keys are large enough for comfort but are not very sensitive, i constanly find my self exerting pressure on the keys.Comes with 2 USB 1.1 ports and 1 IEEE 1394 (firewire) 4-pin port. Serial and parrell ports as well as a PS/2 port are included as well. An intergrated V.92 56K modem and 100mbps network card are inculded. What makes this laptop stand out is the integradted 54g wireless lan (WLAN)Overall this laptop is a remarkable buy, it has great sound and power, but if you want to use this laptop for tommorrows 3D games, get a laptop with a more powerful graphics card.
Wow. I've tried many headphones, including iPod ones, and this was the BEST deal I have ever gotten. Have you ever tried using your iPod earbuds, and smash them up to your ears and the bass seems really good? Well this is what you get, but BETTER. And best of all, you don't have to smash them into your ear!I've had these earphones for a day now, and there great. The bass is fantastic, and so is sound quality. Beats iPod earbuds. I got these for 6 dollars, just 6, and they say WAY better then the iPod standard ones. And they cost 30 dollars! I would HIGHLY recommend someone that has a budget on earbuds but wants a REALLY good deal, just get these. Just get them.As far as sound isolation, I am not sure for buses, but just for your standard home, its great. I put these on, and when I was watching t.v. I had my iPod on, and I was listening to some quiet music and I could not focus on my t.v. It was even on volume 10, which is pretty loud, and I could still not focus on it. These strictly will make you focus on your music, or whatever your trying to listen to on your iPod.Last thing, for the fit, I don't know about you guys, but it fit me fine. I firstly tried to stick it in straight into my ear though, but it didn't work. So what you have to do is turn it at an angle, put it in your ear, then make it straight. Not a lot of force into it, just give it a little push, and it's in! It stays in your ear, whether your running or walking, because I've tried. Also, the silicone tips look pretty durable, and they stay on well, so don't worry about them breaking anytime soon. Just make sure to avoid putting them in your pocket when you can, so they can last you a while.Overall, I am VERY pleased with these, these are WAY better then the iPod ones, and I got them for 6 dollars, NEW! And last thing for fits, I tried them on, they were fine, I had my mom and dad try them, they were fine, AND I had my brother try them, and he's 8 years old, and they were great. These will pretty much fit into anyones ears. This is a really good deal, so get it ASAP!!!This is my review, hope you enjoyed reading it.Sincerely,Kevin.
You will NOT be sorry getting this piece of equipment. I have people see my router and want to buy it off me and for good reason.
I'm picky about my audio. Not so much that I'll get into an argument about whether burn-in has any effect or not, but the sound has to be clean and balanced or I'm not happy. The skullcandy skullcrushers is nowhere near this.I am aware that these headphones are meant for bass, and in that it delivers. When you turn the battery-powered sub on you get a noticeable boost in the low, but the problem is that while they were working on the bass, they forgot the make the rest of the range any good. The mid and high are nowhere near the same levels and there is a laughably noticeable fall off in volume when the tone goes above the sub's inadequate range.I will say this, it seems well-balanced for rap. So if you plan on listening to nothing but rap on your new skullcrushers, you will be happy the rest of your days. Everyone else will be severely disappointed.
like it very much...very light. easy to use. prefer to shoot with it than without.
I am using this 2.0 USB hub (with my Thinkpad USB 2.0 Cardbus) for my older thinkpad. I use the USB 2.0 ports successfully with my CD-RW burner and other peripherals.
I love the ease of use of this little camcorder. But is there something wrong with mine or do they all have that loud zoom sound upon playback? So when I use the zoom (in or out) while recording, the sound of the zoom upon playback dominates. So much so, I don't want to use the zoom at all while recording.
Good for coarse wavy hair. Buy some extra clips though, I got ones with clasp as the simple ones included don't hold shorter hair as well
This is the third time I have order these disk cases and I am happy to say I'm not disappointed. The pack comes fully intact, meaning NO broken parts or cracked cases. The cases are sturdy and a good buy for the price.
Why is it so hard to find a good nose trimmer?? about ten years ago I bought an excellent Panasonic brand trimmer-- a model they apparently no longer make- -but lost it a few years back. I bought this one thinking it would be comparable. Wow, was I wrong. not only did it not trim very effectively, it broke after only a few months. it's not worth the hassle of sending it back in for repair. steer clear of this one.
Sony PC's are getting better all the time. The 650 is very fast and i'm happy to say that the windows XP operating system is working very well. The software suite is most impressive. If you are interested in working with photos and video, this is the machine to have. I own many Sony products from digital cameras to clock radios and I'll admit that the horror stories about Tech Support are mostly true. However, most Sony gear works so well you rarely need it. The Vaio series, and digital studio line in particular have all the features you could need in a stable and solid system. Go buy one!!
I bought Two of These at the Same Time I layout plans and Made Several Revisions before I ordered Parts
These sound great and while I would not want to sit on them, they are still quite durable. Definitely worth a buck, actually about $10. It's important to not that I did not receive the ones in the picture but instead grey ones.
These are light weight, comfortable, and the reason I own more than one pair. I use them for personal use (bicycling) and professionally (medical transcription). I ordered several pair at once (to replace an old pair that broke from prolonged use/abuse. My *only* complaint would be the color on a pair I ordered - The green set on the screen compared to what I received in person were different. I thought they were going to be more a neon green, and instead they were a drab darker olive green. Still function well, so not a big deal, but a reminder to other online shoppers that colors on the screen may not actually be how they actually are.
I bought this speaker system about a year ago after being disappointed by a Philips' system of about the same price. The difference was amazing. I use my computer as my home audio system and believe me when I say that I am satisfied.
Don't waste your money on this camera. The night vision doesn't work and the Flash is pathetic. It also requires very bright light or being outside otherwise everything is in shadow. This would be a good camera for a child to play with but not for someone who wants a real camcorder.
The ipod is perfect for what I purchased it for. I take it to the gym and simply clip it on my shirt. I don't need to worry about purchasing an arm strap. It can randomly choose songs from your music library or you can import a playlist. This item would also be a great purchase for a young teen or as a first time ipod. I highly recommend.
Works perfectly from a distance. No wiggly motions needed to get the signal to reach the base.
I just got this system randomly as a birthday gift, and I have to say that I'm very pleased with the sound quality. The sound is very detailed and full considering that it comes from just the subwoofer and a couple of one inch speaker cones. That being said, the low mids (high bass guitar lines, toms, etc.) are slightly lacking, but not as badly as you'd think from such small speakers. The really low frequencies (bass drum, low bass lines) are really tight and sound great - the innovative dual cone subwoofer design seems to really work (and the fact that the sub is isn't sitting directly on the ground but is elevated on half inch rubber legs helps too, I'm sure).The reason I only give it only 4 stars is that right out of the box the speaker cables already create popping sounds when the input jacks are wiggled. Like all fine, consumer electronics, the wires are unshielded and input jacks ready to crap out at any minute (which also means a slight background hiss, although it's actually not as bad from this system as it is from most other speakers in its class). I got the wires positioned just right and haven't touched them since and there's no pop or distortion, but you shouldn't have to be that careful. This is more of a complaint with the industry than this system in general because all speakers (at least until you get into the professional studio monitor range) tend to do this if you wiggle the input jacks. I would have preferred not to have this problem right out of the box, but I'll deal with it. The plus is there's a two year warranty, so if it gets worse I'll have them repaired/replaced.All in all, there are definitely better quality products out there, but in my experience this product is one of if not the best in its price range.
it is exactly what you would get in the stores but at a cheaper price.also you get the free shipping as it is over $25.great price!!!
I enjoyed using my new camera. I've already taken some great pictures. Digital zoom is really great. Took a picture of a cardinal and had it enlarged. Great!!
This watch is great because the countdown is so easy to use. Whenever I need to remember to check the dryer or the stove, all I have to do is push one button to the number of minutes I want to wait. Its the only watch I wear and I never take it off. I even swim with it on. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it is so plain. I wish Casio would make it in a pretty color.
I wiped my sensor 4 times unable to remove all of the dust. Granted, I hadn't cleaned my sensor in about two years. I tried blowing the dust off, swiping, blowing the dust off, swiping with a lot of liquid, blowing the dust off, swiping, blowing the dust off. What I found was that the swabs are too narrow to clean the sensor in one pass, so you need to go over again on the other side of the sensor with another pass. Unfortunately, this leaves a gap between swipes where the dust gathers. Think of taking a snow plow down a driveway, you do half and the snow accumulates to one side, you do the other side and you just push snow towards the middle.I finally managed to get my sensor clean, but it took about 12 swipes to do so. The good part about this kit is that you can re-use the paddles using pec-pads. I took of the pad from one of the paddles and cut several pec-pads to match, then used them over and over again. This is the only way this kit can be seen as being economical.I'd much rather like a swab size that fits exactly the sensor size.
Belkin's F8V7058-APL Auto kit (the newest auto kit from Belkin) for the IPod gets some mixed reviews.If you're OK with having a tried and true device then this is the car adapter for you. This mobile power cord is great and if you buy the Belkin Tunecast II IPod version, you can power the FM transmitter off of the power cord (using a 14 inch DC power cable that comes with the Tunecast II model F8V3080-APL).It works perfectly, has a light and it has a fuse that can be easily replaced. Save yourself the money and get this rock-solid, perfectly great AC adapter. It functions exactly as you would expect.
Just got the Cyber-Shot DSC-P31 from my wife for our anniversary. I was really excited with the present until I started using it. I took about 100 pictures mainly outdoors and when I was ready to upload the pictures to my Dell P4 computer running on Win2k Pro, the nightmare began.I followed the very basic instruction manual and installed the USB driver in order to upload the pictures. With any standard driver installation, InstallShield asked if I would like to restart the computer so the driver will work, I clicked restart and after the startup sequence Win2k Pro arrived at the desktop and immediately I got 3 error messages with Explorer.exe. I shut down the system and restarted again and right away got the same error messages. I restarted the computer once more and this time it gave me different error messsages about memory allocation error and svchost.exe error, sysfader error, csc notifications error. Also at this time I noticed that the regular icons in my Task Tray at the lower right corner (drivers for my printer and Palm) failed to load on start-up. Throughout the day I tried everything from uninstalling the driver to booting in Safe Mode to no avail. I called SONY's absolutely useless tech support and the guy was absolutely clueless and simply pointed me to SONY's even more useless support website. This tech support guy then told me that the latest driver is on the support site and download that and everything will be fine. I went to the site and downloaded the driver and then did a properties check and found the "latest driver" to be about two years old and the driver was created for the older SONY cameras!I continued to try to fix my computer on my own with help from my brother who is a computer systems engineer and he tried everything and nothing worked. As the day went by my computer just became more and more unstable with truly scary and strange error messages. I called SONY again and got this tech support gal and this woman was rude and obnoxious. Before I even finished describing my problems she cut me off and said it is not SONY's problem and it is my computer's fault. I told her I have used computers all my life and installed many drivers and this lousy SONY driver is the only driver that ever created havoc with my computer. She became very rude and told me that it is not her problem and not SONY's problem. She said that as long as I am not an owner of a SONY VAIO computer with this camera she is not going to help me. I asked are there documented cases with SONY's support group regarding Cyber-Shot driver issues with Win2k Pro, she of course denied that there is no such thing, what a flat out lie. After I hung up the phone with this useless SONY tech dope, I used my Macintosh to surf the Web and found hundreds of message board psotings on the horrors of the Cyber-Shot USB driver....I ended up calling Dell and Dell's awesome tech support walked me through many more elaborate diagnostic routines. After an exausting 2 days calling non-stop to Dell's tech support and Dell's tech support finally threw their hands up and gave up (this includes Dell advanced support for Win2k). The only solution was to reformat my 60 Gig HD and reinstall Win2k from scratch to get rid of all the residual pieces of [junk] that the SONY driver had installed on to my system and causing havoc.So before you buy this camera, please consider the consequences I suffered by a lousy 20 second SONY USB driver install that led to two full days of horror and no support from SONY. I am so appalled that SONY shipped such lousy driver and on top of that such [junky] and useless tech support to boot!Buyers beware!
Well worth its price! This is the quickest and most efficient way to load your photos from the camera to the computer. Especially if you use large files such as camera raw. Buy one today. You'll be glad you did.
This set is very low quality. The negative terminal does not fit most batteries. After it did not fit the vehicle I bought it for, I tried it on 2 others and it didn't fit any of them. I would have sent it back, but I had already fitted the positive terminal and would have needed to find an alternative in order to be able to do things like drive to work. Furthermore, the design makes these very difficult to get on and off; the nut is too tight to the battery and it is very difficult to get a wrench on them. This is a cheap set, but there is a reason why. Keep on browsing.
You simpy can't go wrong with buying MS Points from Amazon. They email you the code so you can enter it on your console or on the Xbox Live website and use them right away. Great for buying DLC like map packs or new On Demand Games. With Microsoft Points you can also purchase HD movies.
This was the best college dorm room purchase that I made. I know it might be a bit outdated now, but I still love it. I think the built in VCR is key. No one has a VCR anymore but I can still watch old tapes.. plus it works really well.
I was soooo exited then it came and I plugged it in and it did not work then I tried 6 other plugs and pressed every button on the clicker and nothing happened :(
This is a great "starter" player. I bought one for my grand daughter, who is 8, and then one for myself, so I could help her.
My first and last Toshiba product.I was happy with this computer when I got it and I recommended it to everyone who asked my opinion about laptops. After a few months, it started to crash on me very often. I did clean installs of the operating system but that didn't help. It would crash repeatedly and then finally it wouldn't boot at all. It would crash when the computer was moved or the screen angle was adjusted, or for no reason at all. I brought it to the local Toshiba Service Center. 15 minutes after I got it back it started crashing again, and the problem continued. There was some additional damage caused by the service center, in that a piece was loose and the computer would crash if the piece was wiggled (the plate that goes over the power switch). It wasn't doing that before I brought it to the service center.Toshiba had me ship it to a larger service center. I told them that I didn't want the same computer back because it was an obvious lemon, and especially after the additional damage caused by the service center. After about 10 days I got the same computer back. It had greasy finger smears on the plate that covers the power switch, and a big new scratch. I turned on the computer and the operating system wouldn't even boot. I just got a blank screen. The second time I turned it on, the computer booted, but before I was finished configuring Windows, the computer started crashing again. Now, several weeks later--an *immense* amount of wasted time, and with unfinished projects that I couldn't work on without my computer--I still have a non-functioning computer. How many more days or weeks is it going to be before they fix this problem? I heard that Toshiba had great laptops and great service but this was a terrible disappointment. I am very unhappy with Toshiba. I wish I had bought a Dell.
Well I bought two cause I though the price was great but unfortunately when I put it on it was really bubbly and Ali of dust got caught under it. Even after removing and trying to fix it several times It did not improve so I threw it out And bought a different brand
For those with Zunes, this is a must have. It is quiet handy for the car. the retractable cable is out the way when not in use. I bought two of these.
I bought the sandisk titanium 512 mb usb flash drive a few weeks ago. This thing is sweet; small(about the size of a pack of Big Red), fast, large capacity, and it looks really cool...i mean c'mon its titanium,,,it doesnt get much cooler than that. When i first bought this thing i tried my best to bend it, no luck...its pretty durable, which is a big plus for me. It has a snazzy blue light behind the white slide button that looks nice and the silver finish looks really cool. However, it does scratch pretty easy, esp when sliding the little belt attachment onto it, which btw is nearly useless. The belt attachment doesnt provide enough resistance to really give you that secure feeling. It has included software too; a nice encryption tool (which is easy to use), some cashe program that will automatically update a selected folder onto you scandisk everytime you plug it to your cpu (for easy backup of important files), and some other program for address book and email (which is only like a 90 day trial so if you wanna keep it ya gotta pay). In conclusion, this is a good buy, fast, heavy(not cheap plastic), comes with free software, and looks tight.
Perfect little adapter and inexpensive. It served the purpose I needed it for and it was not for a zune player. The usb receptacle is suitable for any device where you need the connection. I used 7 for LED Christmas trees that I gave as gifts and used myself, rather than batteries. But after the holidays, these can be used to charge your other electronics as well
I ordered this 1 year back and it will still going good. I recommend this. I got it quick and it works very well and holds charge for reasonable amount of time (I have not tested the limit of this battery) :)
I was putting thie on a new Onkyo receiver as part of the Zone 2 to give me the capability to adjust the volume on the patio. This item heated up and caused my reciver to overleoad and turn it self off everytime that I turned on the zone 2 speakers. I didn't think that this item was the problem so I sent the receiver in for warrenty repair. They checked it out for a month before returning it to me saying that they could not find a problem. I disconnected this speaker control and have had no problems. It was the speaker control that caused my receiver to overlead. The speaker control heats up and caused the receiver to turn off like a circuit breaker.
This was a gift for my grandaughter and she seems to love it.
Pyle PT-652T Digital AM / FM TunerThis tuner was part of the rebuilding of my 20 year old home stereo system. In hind sight, I wish I had shopped for same-brand components but this tuner fits just nicely. I am not crazy about the smooth antenna connection. It has fallen off more than once when shuffling the components around.
I don't have much to say about the sound--I never got a chance to listen because I found the long right cord/short left cord design so awkward as to render these unwearable. Horrible design for ear buds that also happen to be extremely low quality. Look elsewhere.
I really don't understand how anyone could possibly think that this is a good design. I considered buying this backpack and a similar one by Jeep, but quickly realized that it was guaranteed to break almost anything you could possibly carry in it other than clothing because of the single center bar.To demonstrate the problem, put a pencil against the corner of your kitchen counter. Press on both ends of the pencil. What happens? The pencil breaks. The kitchen counter is acting as a fulcrum, the pencil as a lever with substantial force on both ends. In a similar fashion, when you put a book in this sort of backpack, everything else in the bag is pushing on both sides of that book, but the book is supported only in the center by that single vertical post. Unless you only carry light stuff in the bag, you're almost guaranteed to end up with bent notebooks, books with broken backs, laptops with cracked screens, and so on. It's quite possibly the worst backpack design mistake in the history of backpacks.If you don't care about the stuff you're carrying, by all means, buy one of these. If what you are carrying has any value at all, do yourself a favor and buy something with a more traditional double handle or wait for the designers to come up with a single handle built into a solid back so that it doesn't turn your cargo into a lever with a heavy weight at both ends. There's not enough crack in the world for this design to make sense.
I am using it for one month now and it's been working great. As it's 54mbps it might not be great for downloads. also I live in an apt and it works fine for me I am not sure how good in big house. But definitle no problem so far.
I use about three to four hundred of these a year for small data storage. These work great, print great!
LOOK NO FURTHER--I am using a configuration of 3 pcs all on Windows 2000 Professional sharing a cable modem and this thing works like a charm. Full duplex routing! And the firewall is superb. Also I am not sure why other reviewers have said they had difficulty setting it up (it is easier than figuring out how to write this review!), it took me 2 minutes, tops for a basic conficuration (no virtual Ip to Ip private networking or proxys, most dont need it anyway). The GUI is outstanding and the fact I can change the configuration from my web browser and remotely is outstanding. This product is the best at what it does, a router, switch, and firewall, there is no doubt about that.
Overall, this is a great mouse. The ergonomics of the chassis are great, and it feels very comfortable in the hand (I'm tall w/ bigger hands and it still fits well). It tracks on just about any surface and slides smoothly on most of them too thanks to 5 diferent contact points on the bottom. The mouse sports plenty of buttons that can be programmed for just about any function and all of them are in easy reach of your fingers while using the mouse.My only complaint (and it's a big one in my book) is that Logitech seems to be suffering from some quality issues with the wheel. I love the free spinning wheel, and it comes in very hand for quickly skimming a large block of code, but it just doesn't seem to be built very well.As other users have noted, on my first mouse the wheel eventually started to stick and finally would freely shift left and right. Obviously the bearings were shot. I contact Logitech and they quickly sent me a replacement mouse (I didn't have to send the old one back and it ended up at the recycler). Kudos for such great tech support. Unfortunately, the same issue is starting to appear on this replacement mouse, so they obviously haven't felt it's a big enough issue to fix. I just filed another request for support, and hopefully they'll treat me the same as last time.All in all it really is a fantastic mouse... just watch out for the wheel.
Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV AntennaThe antenna was not up to my expectations (derived from reading various reviews about the product). I was planning to use it inside the house to pull in all the stations that I wanted. The DB2 works but not as well as the antenna I was planning to replace with it. I was and still am using a Phillips MANTS510 "rabbit ear type with built-in amplifier". If you think you could be at the edge of the reception range, it might be best to go with the DB4 (the doubled antenna).
I have done some research on this monocular (amazon hasn't so far) and here is what I found out:It is a great buy for beginners, the low price for the optics looks good for a generation 1 night vision scope.Night Vision comes in generations, different levels of performance. What you see on a generation 3 nv scope will be many times better than a generation 1 nv scope. You also pay for the better vision. So if you are new to night vision like most of us, I recommend looking for an inexpensive generation 1 night vision monocular so you can be the James Bond you always wanted to be without the James Bond budget.Before you buy this scope, do a little research about night vision and check out all of the night vision systems amazon offers. You will be suprised what these can do! Also, before you take out your credit card, go to a Dick's or Sport's Athority and ask to see an nv scope (preferably the one your buying) so you can see how it stands up to the others you've tried.I do not own a night vision scope but as you probably have realized, I am informed in the matter. Try Night Owl Optic's nv monoculars before you get your mind stuck on an AMT. Night owl has been a long manufacturor of high quality night vision. AMT has just appeared on amazon so keep looking for more reviews from people who have purchased this and/or other AMT prouducts. That is why I gave this 3 stars for now. I will correct it after I see some more reviews!With that said, I hope I have given you knowledge you will use while researching the technoogical marvel of night visionGood Luck and Happy Spotting!
It's not supported in Vista.The Wi-Fi is not usefulSo far I cannot get the Wi-Fi to do anything. I can't get it to connect to the internet, that's not supported. I can't play or download songs directly from the Zune via WiFi. I can't sync to my computer with WiFi. Wi-Fi will search for and find other Zunes nearby. (no one else has one and I doubt they will for a while) If someone else had one I could send songs for a couple of plays.The screen and such...The screen is nice but video and images look about the same as they do on the iPod. To me there's no real difference except the sideways video thing that increases the viewable area minimally.The navigation button thing...It only looks like a click wheel. It's a funky hard to get used to button thing. I'm used to the iPod that has always had an easy natural feel. This is a "clunky" way to navigate compared to the iPod.The software and music store is unnatural and confusing. why points? why not just dollar amounts?
I am happy with my purchase. I only bought it because I don't like the idea of going deaf listening to loud music through earphones. I would not use this product to entertain at a party, but it serves my needs.
When we first got the camera, we were impressed. It was easy to use, and the pictures that we took printed out very nicely.However, after having the camera for a few months, we started to see the following problems.1. POOR BATTERY LIFEAfter only a couple of weeks of use, the rechargeable battery that came with the camera would only take 5-6 shots before dying. We kept the camera contantly on the dock, so it should not have run out. I assumed it was a defective battery and bought some desposable batteries for it, but had a similar problem. With a brand new battery, it would take 20-30 shots and it would fail to work.2. RANDOM POWERING OFFThis was really annoying. After several months of use, the camera started turning itself off frequently. Sometimes I have to restart it 4-5 times to get it to stay turned on. Even then, it will often turn itself off when trying to take the picture. I have 3 small kids, and I have missed so many shots because of this.3. LONG PAUSE BEFORE SNAPPING PICTUREI know this is not a defect, but is probably by design (probably the auto-focus working), but there is a half second pause between the time you push the button and the picture actually takes. We have missed many shots because of that as well.I hate to say it, but I will not buy a Kodak camera again. It's too bad, because when this did work properly, the pictures were really good and the dock is really a good idea. We eventually decided to buy a new, higher end camera (Fuji Finepix S7000). We will see how that turns out :)
This is a fine product that I have been using for a few years.I use this for both personal and for business.This is one of the most useful pieces of hardware I have ever bought for my computer.It is both a time saver and does actually expedite my mailings because it puts the proper shipping bar codes on the labels.These labels are the best brand for my money and the seller delivered them when promised. I do recommend them and this product to others.Dean
Long awaited and heavily anticipated second novel of Donna Tartt, The Little Friend is an utter disappointment.Having thoroughly enjoyed The Secret History, I, like many other Tartt fans, anxiously awaited her second novel, The Little Friend.Despite reviews waxing rhapsodic by such venerable and respected periodicals as Newsweek, the New York Times Book Review, and The New Yorker, this novel simply does not live up to the hype.In a word, this novel is overrated.In composing this neo-Southern Goth story, Tartt exposes herself as a wannabe Harper Lee-meets-Shirley Jackson-meets-William Faulkner. Character development is at once brilliant and pointless, and at multiple and varying points, the reader has to wonder why Tartt went to all the trouble. Is this a coming-of-age story, or is it a murder/mystery? Upon completing the final pages of this book, I began to think the whole thing was an exercise in futility, both on Tartt's and my own part. Honestly, why in the world did I spend so much time with this book, only to come up with a completely unsatisfying conclusion, if one can call it that? There is something to be said for the "left hanging" style of literature that works so well for a short story and is so popular among modern authors, but really, why must I slog through over 600 densely-worded pages only to be left feeling cheated and like I would really like to get those hours of my life back?The prologue of this book pulls in the reader with the premise of a good old-fashioned mystery set in Smalltown, Mississippi in the 1970s. The reader quickly learns that the dysfunctional family Dufresnes, around whom this story is spun, had been shattered twelve years earlier by the as-yet-unsolved murder of eldest child Robin. Robin's youngest sister, Harriett, who was but an infant at the time his death, sets about solving and avenging Robin's murder in an attempt to heal her broken, secretive family. Along the way, she and her friend Hely simultaneously bait and stalk the Ratliffs, a family of down on their luck have-nots, one of whom they suspect, on the weakest of circumstantial evidence, had something to do with Robin's demise.The main problem with this premise is it is a misleading one. And the main problem with this novel is it leaves far too many questions unanswered.For starters, who exactly is "The Little Friend"? Harriett's friend Hely? Or is it ex-con Danny Ratliff, Harriett's number one suspect, who was coincidentally one of Robin's friends?Why was Harriett so keenly interested in Allison's dreams? Why did we not learn more about that connection, if any, with Robin's death?Why was Harriett's seizure disorder disclosed only in the last few pages of the story?Is Harriett Tartt's alter-ego? Tartt, with her Hawthorne-esque descriptions, and then in some instances repeated, paraphrased descriptions in the very next paragraph, displays a tendency toward hypergraphia, a common idiosyncracy among epileptics. To Tartt's credit, her mile-long descriptions had me almost smelling the mustiness of the Dufresnes' house wafting up from the pages of the book.Too many questions unanswered, not least of which is just who was Robin's murderer?Are we to believe that Harriett's illness and subsequent generalized grand mal seizure brought about a kind of "Wizard of Oz" bump-on-the-head, dreamlike experience to which we should attribute the preceeding plotline? Did any of it happen at all? Was this all just a dissociative, febral, hallucinatory experience on Harriett's part?At the end of the story, I kept picking up and re-examining the book to make sure I hadn't missed a few pages -- at least that would have explained the unsatisfactory ending.Is this a coming of age story, or is it a story about a sullen, uncooperative, self-centered child who is desperately seeking attention? One could play this tale as a girl in search of self and trying to "fix" her family, when in fact it seems that it is a sad parable of a paternalistic family that comes completely undone over the death of the eldest boy child. And like many So-Goth novels, this one contains some not-so-subtle homosexual undercurrents. Weaving the threads of family ties, is Tartt trying to point out to us that Harriett and her grandmother Edie are alike in more ways than appearance and stubborn determination?Like The Secret History, The Little Friend sags in the middle and makes the reader wonder if wading through all the text is really worth it in the end. At least in TSH, the ending gave some answers, even if they were partial answers. TLF tends to rattle along in fits and starts, then picks up momentum toward the end, making the reader feel that surely it was all worth it, that we'll come to the end and piece it all together. Unfortunately, that is just not the case.Yes, I'll admit it, I wanted a nice clean finale, tying up all the loose ends. Tartt really disappointed me with this bizarre, surreal ending.
Sad to say I ordered this based on specs & didn't do enough homework.Cisco now lists the devise as end of life- and no longer sold.Also, there the vendor is shipping RSV4000-V1 models. Current firmwareupgrades only work on RS4000-V2. sigh - My bad - shouldn't get in a hurry I guess.That said, for the price it is well featured.Connected it to my new Fiber connection and found that as a router onlyit could throughput in excess of 80MBPS (my fibers cap)enabling the firewall & Dos protection degraded the throughput about 10%adding security incrementally gradually lowered the throughput until it bottomedout at 22MBPS with everything turned on. I imagine with some tweaking you could nudge that up but I don't see it worth the time unless I start having attack problems.considering the cost having the security features in reserve is nice and probably worth the little extra you pay above just a plain router, provided you don't mind buying pre-obsoleted tech.
Almost perfect, but if you want to use PIP inside a monitor read before you buy!, January 24, 2008By Kenneth C. Westervelt (Valley Forge PA) - See all my reviewsI purchased this TV last summer and it was worked very well as both a HDTV and a Computer Monitor. The tuner is excellent, the video and audio has been excellent, and the refresh rate and resolution also been very good for use with a computer as a monitor.The only thing that drives my a wall with this otherwise excellent TV is the really poor way that Samsung included the function to switch the audio source between the main screen and the PIP screen. Because I use this as a Computer monitor at least 75% of the time, I use the Picture in Picture capability to allow me to watch TV while I work on the computer.It is possible to set the system to use the audio for the subscreen but it requires going into the configurations, finding the sound settings, then scroll to the speaker source and scroll to change it to the subwindow as the audio source. So yea, you can change it and it does work.The problem is that if you change the source back to the TV mode you lose the PIP settings for the computer mode and when you come back you need to reconfigure it again. In addition, if you close the PIP scren, you need to go through the menu and set it again.It drives me up a wall that one of the butons on the remote do not toggle the audio option OR that the TV does not save the configuration so that it knows when you are in the computer mode to use the PIP audio source. This one really annoying aspect drives me nuts every day I use it and it drove me to finally post about it.It is a shame as otherwise this was the perfect HDTV/Monitor setup for my needs but a silly audio problem makes me climb the wall 90% of the time.
This is the 3rd Trendnet KVM that I've had go bad out of 6 or 7 I've purchased. I'm finished with them. the keyboard and mouse functions no longer work on the 4-PC unit. the monitor is still working.they need to go back to the drawing board and do a redesign.
Same post as DSS-8+ it is the same just more ports.A Freind of mine said that D-Link no longer puts a fan in this product and the DSS-8+.(8-port Dual Speed Switch) All the reviews say that this series of hardware from D-Link outperforms others and has a lower price so I had to have one, but was hesitant because of the horrible fan stories.That has all changed! Now the Fan has been taken out and a heatsink has been added to keep things cool. I would recommend that if you purchase one of these from a store open it up and look for the fan. The slot on the case for the air flow is still there but the fan itself isn't. And if you order it online make sure there is a good return policy, just in case.I am sure I don't need to say that this product is one of the fastest, if not the fastest personal switches out there. It is no hassle for a set-up considering that you only need to plug in the power and plug in the Ethernet cables and your set.I like companies that hear the consumers complaints and fix them. D-Link gets Two Thumbs up from me.
Others with more experience and knowledge have provided great information in their reviews.I only wish to say that this is our first SLR in many years and we debated between this and the D80 and decided, with some trepidation, the D40X was the right choice. After two months using it, we are very happy with the camera. It is fast (no noticeable lag when pressing the shutter) and takes great pictures. We were surprised that you cant use the LCD for framing pictures (I guess that is true for all SLRs?) so it took us some time to get used to using the view finder, but we are happy with that too.Nikon just came out with the D60 which is about a hundred and twenty dollars more. It has some advanced sensor cleaning technology and updated software but I think we still would go with the D40X since these don't seem worth the price. The sensor cleaning is probably only worth it if you change lenses a lot (we only have the one) and thus expose the sensor. We could have returned the D40X (the D60 was announced within our return period) but we decided to keep it.In summary, a great camera for those making the jump from point and shoot to SLR.
Great little mp3 player. Highly recommended over ipod! 2 AA batteries run this thing for a LONG time. With an easy updating of the firmware (right from the Iriver site) you can use this mp3 as a USB drive to copy or move files from one computer to another. Plays mp3, records crisp clean audio, receives FM radio.
Do not expect a deep book,what you will get is an interesting read about the horrible dates and relationships this woman went through. It's interesting to know that I am not the only one finding these men, it's common for other women. I enjoyed it.
This is the best toy for any road warrior out there. Forget trying to get work done in those little seats on a plane, just sit back and watch your favorite movie!!!! Combine this with a set of noise reduction headphones and the trip is a lot more enjoyable. The sound through the speakers isn't great, but it's passable. The screen has to be seen to be believed, the detail on the small screen is incredible, and the fact that you can hook it up to a regular TV just adds to it's value. It also plays audio CDs, so if you just want to listen to music, there's no need to carry 2 devices on board.
I purchased this TV only to find out in the manual that I need screw extensions. I call customer service to order them and they said that the had no ideal what I was talking about so someone would call me back. Three days of waiting I called back and after about an hour of the run-around someone said that they would send them out. When they came, they were the wrong size. I called customer service back and after about 30 minutes of them trying to convince me that I was turning the screw wrong, they agreed to send out the correct ones but only if I paid $40. A manager finally agreed to send them out to me for $10. When they came they were the same wrong size. I returned the television but never got my $10 back.
We switched to using the 57+ line of color cartridges after witnessing appalling amounts of fading with photos we had given to relatives (printed on Costco photo paper). It is especially bad under fluorescent lights.So now we use only HP photo paper and 57+ ink (previously called "Vivera"). The results are definitely better, but I haven't conducted any fade tests yet.Other than that, the printing quality is the same, so if you are ordering this thinking that magically your photos will look different, well, they won't. This ink fading issue is giving me lots to consider when it comes to choosing what our next printer will be.
I bought this camera mainly to use to take pictures of my daughter's high school graduation. I needed a camera that would be able to zoom in a substantial amount of distance because they were graduating on their high school football field and we were in the stadium bleachers. The camera performed better than I expected, and over the last two years since I bought it, I've been quite happy with the pictures I've gotten. Many friends and family have commented that the pictures look professional. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone who wants a quality product.Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
I like this case but, I have to point out some issues I have found with it.The plastic is covered in that textured, almost "fuzzy" rubber-like coating. Feels nice but it -will- turn into mush and get sticky. The coating on my brand-new case is already attracting lint and other junk... and it's only been out of the blister pack for two days!As others have said, there's nothing to trap the phone inside the case so when you open it you had better be in complete control of the process or it's concrete for your Treo!The phone fits into the case in only one way so if you are use to grabbing the phone from your belt in a certain way, get ready to adapt. The phone goes in there, display towards your belt and when opened the phone in resting in the "lid" of the case. The phone can only go into the case with the volume buttons facing down, away from you so it's a PITA to do a quick adjustment of the volume controls. (p.i.t.a = pain in the ...)The case is solid and tough! The latch is strong but has a hair-trigger and definitely needs modification. The belt clip is also very nice, but the case is designed to be opened only outward and down so there's no option to rotate the case.Due to crummy rules where I work, I must leave my phone in the car when I'm on the clock. This case disappears into the black interior of my car and is easy to "hide" for the day's toil. The finish is mat-black and if it wasn't that crummy melting silly business it would be really good!This is a good case. I wish Palm offered this case for their other products. Even with it's faults and flaws, this is still a good case.Also, you can carry your Palm Centro in this case without problems or damage to the Centro phone. Phone rattles around in there, but it's safe from eyes and fingers.I don't own a Treo 750 so I can't say how it fits. I assume it's the same as the 680 but "infected" with some alien operating system from the East Coast or some place. :)
First, as far as I can tell, there is no operational difference between this black version of the Logitech V320 wireless mouse and the grotesquely ugly grey and silver version of the Logitech V320. It was worth the price difference for me to have this much more attractive black version. The images of the product shown here on Amazon are *exactly* what it looks like.I am using this product with Windows XP Pro SP2, without the Logitech driver.PROS:* Stylish design and color.* Very responsive and accurate, which gives you a wide range of actually usable mouse speeds via the Windows Control Panel --> Mouse pointer speed adjustments. If I am doing some digital photo editing, I can slow the mouse down via Windows to give me greater control. When I am browsing the internet, I speed the mouse up to make swift movements across my dual display setup. In fact, the fastest setting in the Mouse Control Panel is almost too fast.* Fits my hand well. I am a man, but I wear gloves in size small (male) or size medium (female LOL), so the diminutive size is handy not only for travel but it fits my hand much better than the huge desktop mice (such as the Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 1000 which this mouse is replacing).* Furthermore, the ergonomics are excellent: the curvature on the top feels perfect, the sides are rubberized for easier gripping, and the Teflon pads on the bottom are large and allow the mouse to slide easily across my desktop, and these pads look thick enough to last a long time before wearing out.* The left and right clicks are sure and smooth. It does NOT require much pressure to click the left or right buttons, and this is important to me to reduce the stress on the tendons of my arm. I can click and click and click and my arm does not grow fatigued.* The scroll wheel is also reasonably responsive.* There is an on/off button on the bottom.* Or you can plug the receiver into the mouse and the mouse will automatically turn off. When you remove the receiver, the mouse automatically turns on again.* It uses easy-to-find inexpensive AAA batteries. I use alkaline batteries, because a mouse is a very low-drain device, but of course you could use NiMH rechargeable batteries--I use and recommend Sanyo eneloop batteries, since they hold their charge much longer than regular NiMH batteries.CONS:* In order to middle-click, you must press down pretty hard on the scroll wheel. I do find this quite aggravating, as I often need that middle-click to open new tabs in Firefox. This is my only complaint about the mouse, as I love everything else about it.UPDATE: I thought I would add the following information: This mouse does *NOT* turn off automatically after a period of disuse. Yay! I have a Kensington Optical Wireless Mini mouse (model # 72214) that *does* turn off after a few minutes if you do not move or click the mouse, and I find that behavior quite aggravating. Let's face it, modern mice are *very low drain* devices, so it already costs next to nothing to operate them on regular alkaline batteries. I don't need the nuisance, just to save a few pennies a year, of grabbing the mouse and having it not respond until I click a button. Also, a mouse that is rechargeable is going to co$t much more, and comes with the additional bother of being *required* to recharge it periodically.SECOND EDIT (on June 21, 2008): A fresh pair of alkaline batteries will last about 4 months in this mouse. And, while the mouse is still working, but just before the batteries expire, the little green LED on top of the mouse will very slowly blink on and off as a warning that it is time to change the batteries.
We have a long, secluded driveway, and purchased this product to know when someone is approaching the house. It works beautifully. It works via radio signal, so no outside electricity is required. Very happy with performance.
If you need to split an incoming cable or tv signal, this item performs well at a reasonable cost, check it out
I used this for the first time today for the Worldwide Photo Walk. Two and one half hours with the camera around my neck and it worked great. I would recommend this item for anyone who uses a dslr.
Good cable for this price.. Is a good option for less money i hope that always it work ok.. looks nice
I purchased a HP Deskjet 990c on Nov. 2 to use at home with my I-Mac SE computer. After loading software I tried to print on HP plain Injet paper. This printer would pull all sheets of paper that were in paper tray into printer. Only once did it pull one sheet of paper into printer. There is no manuel provided with printer. They do provide electronic manuel,but was unable to print it. After a hour of spooling to disk I got error message unable to print manuel. Since no other hard copy info was provided I had no idea what might be wrong. I returned printer to store I purchased it and Bought a Espon Printer that works great.
Why has this paper disappeared? It is the best I've ever seen. I don't WANT glossy photos. Very irritating. Like another review, I would buy a case of the stuff (even at the ridiculously high price) if only I could find it.
This is by far, the best mouse i have ever own. Ergonomic, very precise, light. I am planing to buy another one to keep it as a spare, in case they become unavailable.
Pluses:Housed in a metal casing, this is very small unit. ..., this is a great bargain!Negatives:It runs very hot.No cat.5 cable included.No support for larger network (net mask is 255.255.255.0)Firewall:Portscan reports all but two ports were in stealth condition. HTTP and AUTH were in closed-status and accessible only from internal interfaces.Administration:This router is managed by HTTP interface.NAT is configurable via browser interface.Default setting is all you need.Class C; 254-host support with DHCP.100-line logs report inbound/outbound access attempts - but no time stamp.Dynamic and static route can be viewed and edited.10/100 switch works well and can function as stand-alone 4-port switch.1st port can uplink to another switch/hub.WAN interface MAC address can be cloned.IPSec, L2TP, PPTP passthroughs are supported for VPN.DMZ host can be defined.
This recorder has served me well as I been able to record interviews for my research project. The quality of the recordings is spectacular. I was amazed at the battery life. I had anticipated having to replace the battery more often than I had to.
This is a great product for your canon printer! Its also a great buy, I usually go to walmart, where black ink is $7.50 a cartridge and color is $14.50 a cartridge. I got 20 (10 black and 10 color) for under $25!!! It shipped fast, I was expecting to get it later this week or early next week, but it came today!Excellent seller, I will certainly continue to purchase my ink online from Abacus 24-7! Such a great seller, fast shipping and high quality ink! Thanks for much!!!
This DVD recorder is awesome. We have family videos from 26 years ago & are in the process of copying them to DVD's. The set up was easy & so far everything is working great with no problems. It has some neat features so that you can enter titles for your DVD's & label them, etc.
We needed the camera right away for a school project and it arrived in two days. When it arrived we had an issue and it was resolved right away. The service was excellent! The camera is top knotch!
Nice Unit with USB 2.0 and Firwe Wire 400, This unit is GREAT! Oxford chipset for Mac users. Fast transfer through Firewire, runs cool fan is nice feature
I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE IT GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO AND IT'S ON POINT YOU JUST GOT TO KNOW HOW TO OPERATE IT CORRECTLY AND YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE NO PROMBLEM!!!!!!!!
Pros:1.Better hand grip2.Nice 2.5 screen.3.Faster burst4.Solid CF card door.Neutral:1. Proactive anti-dust. Haven't used long enough to tell the effectiveness2. 9-point AF. No apparent improvement of the old 7 point AF. Nikon uses11 pt AF and I heard its AF is worse than Canon...Con:1. Freezes after consecutive flash shots or burst shots without flash. Freezes upto 1 minute. Apparently the old battery is not up for the job.2. Dark shots more often than XT (350D) - metering problem.3. 10mp only gets the file larger and uses up CF faster. Not much else.Bottom line:I'll wait for the 30D upgrade...
Silver finish on product looks good. I don't believe the product is designed as well as it could be. It's difficult to rotate the arm in a horizontal plane when the TV is full extended away from the wall. Given the weight and cost of the product, I'm dissatisfied with its performance.
I've tried several GPS receivers, mostly loaned from friends, and settled for this one for various reasons. The main activity was going to be GEOCACHING with my children, and was planning to give it to them for use. I fully expect that the children will eventually break it, either from a fall, or whatever. I tried a friend's Garmin 60cs, which is a marvel of electronics and usability, but quite frankly, if my child was going to break it, its cost of over $400 would have given me a heart attack. I noticed that both Magellan and Garmin are pushing color displays, but at twice the price of the grayscale displays. That is really only needed for maps, to discriminate a state road from a local road. For geocaching, grayscale is good enough. From reading the previous reviews, one good comment made was on the fact that the 200 does not allow uploads or downloads (you'll need a 210 for that). But is it worth it $100 more ? the electronic compass can be replaced by a regular $10 compass, and the barometric altimeter is subject to atmospheric nuances that can make its reading inaccurate with a margin of error of 10 meters anyway. So I don't consider these two features a must-have. Also noted is that the color displays drain batteries much faster. Another reason for choosing this model. Also noted was that on long camping trips away from a rechargeable-from-car appliance, a model that uses disposable batteries is better than rechargeables. From reading the reports and reviews, I had some concerns on the time-to-first-signal (could be too long) and the accuracy of the position given, and loss of signal. It proved to be not a problem. As for the uploading of geocaching data, I am printing the pages describing the cache, printing a topo map, and then, entering them manually as I start a trip. Entered 20 coordinates in 30 minutes, and the joystick interface worked out great when picking the alphaletters to name the mark, better than with a Garmin. One beef I do however is that the names of the mark cannot be more than six chars long. The 210 allows up to 20. Life ain't perfect. To summarize, my biggest determinant on chossing this model was price, since I completely expect that the kids will break it. If it takes a year for that to happen, a hundred is a price I can live with for a year of activity. More than a hundred, I would get upset.
This little mic works great (I use it for gaming) and I've been told it doesn't pick up much background noise or reverb. Great mic highly recommend it!
These are great, padding is nice and soft, headband is sturdy and very comfortable. They are as close to being perfect to an over-theear headphone can be except for one thing, my ears end up getting hot after a while. Granted, that is just me not everyone will experience this. Cord is nice and long too......
When I got theese headphones, I was really excited to see the cool collapsible design, and to hear the nice sound quality they had. Yes, they were a bit uncomfortable, but there are far mor worse headphones in this aspect.HOWEVER... only two months after I got them, the left earcup started bothering. At first it stopped working in small gaps, but if I pressed it hard against my head it would work again. A week later it just stopped working no matter what I did.Don't know the reason.... maybe it was just those that came a little damaged. It's not bad care I took of them, 'cause headphones are the kind of things I treasure...
My husband and I have owned our Tungsten E for about 2 years now. My Tungsten developed the whine after the first year. But other than that we have had no complaints. Now, after 2 years, both of our Tungstens no longer work. They will sync with the computer, but if we try to use the power on/off button there is no response. When I called customer service I was informed it would be a $25 dollar charge to speak with them unless it resulted in a repair order at $140.Needless to say we will be looking at other options for our next palm.
In todays age,what more can you get dor this price,it plays discs very well,gives you a range of different tones,sound,very easy to forward past coming attractions!
I have an HDR112 and it has completely lived up to my expectations. There are a few series that I try to watch regularly, but for the most part find television unappealing. Now I almost always watch television through the TiVo. It has made my VCR almost obsolete by automatically recording the series I like. I made an effort to use the thumbs up and down buttons a lot at first, and now I almost always find something interesting recorded for me. It is faster and much more pleasant to be able to fast forward through commercials and credits while watching only shows I requested or that are recommended. I haven't looked a TV guide in weeks. The on-screen guide is easy and convenient and if I find something I really want to see I can immediately just click and it will be recorded. My only complaint would be that the HDR112 doesn't have enough capacity to allow me to keep recordings as long as I would like. The recent reduction in the price of the HDR312 (with twice the capacity) means there is really no reason anyone should buy the HDR112; buy the HDR312 instead. You'll want the extra space, and you won't want to watch TV without a TiVo after you've used one.
I originally bought the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 earphones and was very happy with them, however I liked a little more base to my music but for the money they were fine. A couple of months later they broke and I decided to spend the extra money and get the Super.fi 5 Pro earphones. OH MY what a difference in the sound of the music. The extra money is worth every penny!! I also recommend getting extra foam ear buds as the music sounds better and they are very comfortable.
The bag is well made and fits my K-x with 18-55mm zoom nicely. Inside top flap pocket for extra batteries and SD cards is nice to have.Only problem--the strap is too short to wear over the opposite shoulder. I'm not huge, but when I put the strap over my opposite shoulder the bag comes up to my ribs. The strap needs to be at least 10" longer to sit at waist/hip level. Hanging the strap over the same shoulder isn't nearly as secure.This strap uses 'male' side release connectors on each end, most camera bags use clip-type fittings so I haven't been able to find a replacement strap.
you will not be disappointed with this.The only disadvantage of using this is your ears will feel strained and little painful if you wear this for a long time because the headphone is giving pressure to your ears.However, everything else is perfect including sound quality. I definitely recommend this headphone.
This tripod is exactly what I was looking for. It is sturdy enough to handle minor bumps without damage. It got to me quicker than expected - which is a plus.
I needed something to clean my lens. Read about this pen on photography-on-the.net and bought it. Does exactly what you expect. It's like erasing smudges. Just perfect.
If you can consider $200 for a remote, then buy one. Instead of replacing individual remote controls the unit easily programs itself to use your system-which is a complicated feat when you listen to your TV through a stereo and use a cable box or dish to control the channels.When I got the unit, I went to the harmony web site and told it what components I have-then I set up activities like watch TV. The web site asked what I watched TV on. (The TV of course.) Then it asked what I used to change the channels. I choose the cable box. Then it asked how to control the volume-I play the sound through my stereo. It then asked the what input to set the stereo to when watching TV and what input the TV uses to tune the cable box. Now when I hit the "Watch TV" button the remote turns on the stereo, TV and cable box, set the stereo to the proper input and sets the TV to receive the cable box. The channel buttons operate the cable box and the volume buttons work the stereo. The unit knows just how long to wait after turning something on before it tries to send further commands. In the mean time it can operate the other components. Way cool!The remote knows what components to turn off and on when you change activities. So if after watching TV I want to listen to the radio-with one button the remote turns the TV and cable box off and sets the stereo to my favorite radio station.That's just a couple of examples of what the remote can do. The online database has all the codes I needed to get started and I fine tuned the functions on the remote after the initial setup.To answer the previous post, the unit can work input selection where you have to hit the input button until you get the desired input as opposed to a button that directly selects the input. I knows how many inputs are in the cycle and counts how many times it needs to send the code. The "help" button prompts you through getting the remote back in sync with components if you change the inputs manually.The remote also has device mode where it works like a dedicated remote for each component-in case you don't like the "activity" model.I have the H688 since it has page up and page down buttons I frequently use with my Replay TV digital video recorder-choose the unit that has the buttons you need.
I recently purchased this unit from a local retail store. After getting it home and setting it up i turned on the built-in radio first. It sounded pretty good...nice bass and treble...good sterio 2 channel sound. Next I tried a dvd (minority report) and was amazed by the life-like surround sound. Next i wanted to try my xbox and digital cable. This is where things started to go wrong. The Panasonic SC-HT670 as no digital optical inputs (required for Dolby surround from the xbox and my cable box). As I investigated this further, i also found that this Panasonic unit has no coxial digital inputs for dolby or dts sound either. In fact, it has no digital inputs at all!!!!!!!! So I can't get digital quality (dolby or dts) sound from my xbox, cable box, or any other device i own. Dolby surround is only possible from the built-in dvd play that comes with the unit.In conclusion, spend a little bit more money and get a system with digital inputs that will work with your other a/v components.
I have ordered several of these Sansa Players for my church and most have performed flawlessly. Great value for small recording needs and a good price.
I did quite a bit of research online before purchasing this pressure cooker. It's definitely not top of the line but it absolutely does the job at a economical price. This is my first pressure cooker so I wasn't even sure if I would use it often, but the Presto has won me over. I use it multiple times each week - it's a fantastic convenience. Note that there is some minor assembly required.
While the adapter arrived in good condition and appears to be technically fine, I received a 65W AC adapter instead of the 90W adapter that should have been sent. After all, the seller claims a Dell OEM adapter, which if true would be 90W. When plugging it to my laptop, the computer identified it as a 65W version instead of the 90W version that originally shipped. Worse, while the computer would run, my processor speed dropped from 2.2GHz to 1.2GHz while using this adapter instead of the 90W version. Further, battery charge time is extended. My experience may be an anomoly (since others posted good experiences with their purchase), but potential buyers should be aware they may receive a version of the adapter that is not the same as what shipped with their Dell. This may be acceptable as a secondary, travel or backup adapter solution, but will not work as a primary solution.Bottom line: this seller needs to list the version that buyers can anticipate receiving. The information provided leaves the buyer expecting an exact replacement for their original Dell AC adapter when--at least in my experience--this is not true. I have notified the seller and I am awaiting a response. I'll amend this post as soon as the response is received.
This is my second set. It is so convenient and since I have 4 different ipod, I needed two set to have one in each car and each room. This is a must have accessory for ipod owner. Don't buy those expensive usb accessory from apple!
It's a very good product. At the bigginig is difficult to undersatnd how to use it because it doesn't have any instructions, but after trying is a good toy. Very good range, even 10 mts in front of the camera.
Another overrated canon.This one is too small and delicate and picture quality is nowhere comparable to the classic powereshots of early 2000s like s330, though many times the megapixel.Proved me a point that 2 mp can be better than this 7mp canon and for all those with older cameras, upgrading to a more mp newer camera is not the way to go.Rather the way to go for upgraders is to buy a dslr and continue using your trusted old digital camera for times when you are not carrying th e dslr.
Its very tiny hood over your lens. Not sure whatever at this size it helps much. All my other hoods are way bigger, even for similar size lenses like my 50mm.
This camera takes great photographs and is very compact. The camera is so small that it can easily slip out of your hands. So I keep the lanyard that comes with the camera, on my wrist.
This product works just as it is designed to do. Note: due to the limitations of camera operations, some features are not available w/ the infrared remote. The only time you can use the infrared remote, is when you have the wireless remote turned on; this works in instant picture mode and timer modes ONLY. It is, however, great for landscape, self-portrait and other situations that you'd need remote shutter control or minimal/no camera shake. Keep this in mind with your purchase, and you'll be happy you got this added tool.
I bought a Walker Clarity Portable 25db High-Frequency Telephone amplifier a few years back for use on my telephone at work. I have moderate hearing loss and was having difficulty understanding what some people were saying when speaking to me on the telephone. The Walker Clarity device solved that problem extremely well. I recently purchased another one for use on my home telephone. This a product I can recommend. No one has paid me for this product endorsement.
I have this little friend for over 4 years now and all I can say is the best of everything. I have not had any problem with it so far. Once I got a virus becuase I did not have virus protection, but it is so smart, I could reimage my computer using its own built in recovery system from BIOS! The hard drive has a secret segment that is separated from the main area, so it can rebuild itself anytime without the need of any external resource.It is small enough to put it into my motorcycle's saddle bags or into my backpack and it is powerful enough to use it as my main, work computer. The only backdrop that it is not strong enough for video editing and the built in drive can not burn DVDs, but apart from that, since I have the half gig RAM expansion also, I can do pretty much everything with it. The battery also lasts very long (over 3 hours when heavily used). I can watch DVDs, listen to my mp3-s and work on my lengthy trips on the train. The graphics card is also surprisingly powerful for such a small buddy, I have my 21 inch flat screen hooked up to it.
One evening when I walked down to the lower back yard to see how our watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews, pumpkins and bird nest gourds were doing, I was shocked and a little miffed that all but the pumpkin and gourds were nothing but stems...DARN THOSE GROUND HOGS!!! I came across this and thought that perhaps this would work...and too, I thought that I read in the instructions provided that it would deter rabbits, ground hogs and other rodents...well, no. I ended up purchasing a Havaheart trap and have trapped and released 3 ground hogs, 1 skunk (he was a little guy and cute!) and 1 oppossum and now my mellon patch is thriving...and those plants that were nibbled to just the stems...they've bounced back! So this little contraption is being placed in the garden closer to house...hopefully, it will deter what ever is eating the squash!
feels awesome, works awesome, is upgradeable, has wifi...its like sex in the form of an mp3 player. longer bat life and widescreen...eat your hearts out apple fanbois.
Count me with the Bad Iris Brigade.I've babied my Optura 20 for three years, and now it's suddenly stuck in low-light mode. The exposure and shutter speed will not change, neither through the menu, the recording mode, nor through the exposure button. I've searched "optura 20" "iris stuck" on a few search engines and am disheartened to read that many other Optura-ites have experienced the same problem and an expensive estimate from the folks at Canon... and then no help.While it worked, this camera was great. It was light, easy to handle, easy to figure out, and the picture was crispy and nice. I bought the accesory mic and was happy with that, too.Now it's just a lovely paper weight. What a shame.
for your Zen player. Feels cool to touch and doesn't diminish the good looks of the player.
I've had the set about three weeks and have already replaced the main circuit board. The problem is that the screen and sound disappear for about 5 seconds several times an hour. The new board has slowed the problem but not eliminated it; it now blacks out about once an hour.I've replaced my cables and my satellite box but nothing changed.When it works the picture is amazing considering the price and the fact that this is EDTV. The sound through the provided speakers is adaquate.
The PowerShot S230 is my first digital camera. The very first impression after having taken several shots with the S230 - "I can't believe this small camera can produce such amazing images." Sharpness, color saturation and balance, exposure - there's nothing to complain about. The build and overall quality are great, the camera is small, but feels very solid. Another pleasant aspect is the number of professional-like manual features the camera packs. From my point of view, the only primary "professional" feature that's not there is aperture/shutter priority. Nevertheless, the camera gives you a lot more control than any 35mm film point-and-shoot camera. Having used the camera for a while, I can't see any reason why anyone would ever go back to film. Now, some people have been complaining about the flash red-eye effect. Well, that I just can't understand. I have this thirty dollar digital image editing software from Microsoft. It takes me about 10 seconds to remove red eye from any picture taken with the S230. I bought three add-ons for this camera: the dedicated Canon bag, a 256MB CF card, and a spare battery. To summarize, if you are not a professional photographer, but just need to take excellent pictures of your vacations, family, ball games, etc. - this is the camera for you. It's light, compact, and affordable and produces great results.
We brought this monitor home and it didnt work the second we had it in the house. There was so much static and it cut out. I threw it away because my dad bought us a good monitor with a temperature and humidity reading and it works well.
Really, who was the master mind behind the sticker on the speakers? Finally got it safely off with "De-Solv-It," found at the local kroger's. Love the TV, keep hounding my husband to let me use it for my pc monitor!
Pros:1. This blow dryer is great for the price. Just don't expect a $100+ ionic dryer. You get a nice $18 dryer for $18 - simple.2. Nice looking, sleek design, with retractable cord. This is not a compact dryer for travel - it should be considered more of a "mid-size".Cons:1. Retractable cord is quite short, which could be a problem if your outlet is not very close by.2. Very loud! I saw others complain about this, and now I know what they mean. It's loud.3. The retractable cord failed to retract after a couple of uses. This is disappointing considering it was a major factor in my purchase.Bottom Line:Does it dry hair quickly and make it smooth and silky?? No more than any other dryer. It's a nice, inexpensive, blow dryer, but I personally would not purchase it again.
This cable really cleaned up the display image. I had been running another Monster Cable - the 6 meter version. I needed the length before because of the way my system was configured. I have a review under that cable about how quality does matter.And so does length. At the time I wrote the review I was just ordering the cable and was posting what I had found out in researching digital video signals. Everything in there stands true.I changed my setup and decided to invest in a shorter version of the cable - the 1 meter version - because I could now get away with a much shorter cable. I installed it this morning and the difference, while not earth shattering, was definitely visible.I use this cable to connect between the video card on a media PC and my TV (Sony rear-projection LCD). The image used to swim a little along the edges of some windows, text, etc., and the image wasn't as clear as I had hoped. While the image looked good, it didn't look great. That's why I decided to take the plunge and spend an extra $79 bucks.The difference is somethine like going from a regular RF feed to your TV and component video cables. Now the image is crisp and clear and there is no swimming. It actually brings out detail I couldn't even see before - to the point of deciding to turn on FSAA and filtering so video games have a more realistic look. And that they do.I don't know how other brands compare to the Monster Cables as I haven't tried them. What I do know is that signal integrity is very important to a good looking display. You can get that with high quality cables and by keeping the length to the absolute minimum required as there was a very perceptible difference just between the 1 meter and 6 meter versions of the exact same thing.One more thing while I'm here. I want to thank Amazon for going the extra mile on customer service. I had a DVD disappear somehow during shipping. UPS said they delivered it but I never received it. I asked Amazon if they filed the report with UPS or I did to file a claim. What I got was a reply telling me a replacement was already on its way. That is service. Thanks Amazon!
hopefully, there already is or will be soon a good web site to support this device. i doubt it will come from rca. having used archos jukebox and wasted money on the nomad, i can say this is not a bad device. now i have no reason to look at an apple ipod--i hate how apple has this rediculous attitude of being the best--worse than sony. bottom line is that with mp3pro support, one can transfer the smaller files quicker without firewire (one of apple's only good hardware endorsements). good news is that there's no proprietary bs transfer [stuff]...just a regular usb hard drive, and as indicated by this fact, the drive is formatted regular, helping the process of upgrading or replacing the hard drive. i was able to put a 20 gig drive in this. not sure if it will have stupid track number limitations yet, but it works basically. however, one needs torgue drivers that are smaller than what i could find readily to open it. i ended up just ripping off the back. that worked out quite well though, i must say. it went back on ok, and the cosmetic damage is covered by the nice black neoprene suite that came with it. i don't quite know what people are talking about high audio quality on this thing; it's average for it's type. people tend to say the archos line is not so good quality, but i don't hear much difference on this--it still breaks up under really heavy bass--not bad though. also, i am having a terrible time distinguishing mp3pro quality from regular on this thing. i think i can tell the difference using my computer, then i transfer both pro and reg to lyra and the pro sounds almost indestinguishably better. i tried a variety of bitrates, and its really weird--comparing 64bit reg to 64bit pro, among other similar comparisons, just doesn't convince me of whether this thing fully supports mp3pro. nonetheless, it doesn't have strange buffer/skip problems like my archos did, and the internal lion batt seems easy enough to replace--philips screws let u at the cylinder battery which should be similar to one of the cylinders comprising a laptop battery, and the batt is wired to a two prong connector that seems easy enough to transfer to a new raw cylinder battery that one could order at a digikey or somesuch place. seems to have good playlist and randomizing functions...haven't tested them yet though. all in all it's one of those few players that have the right form factor and offer semi-nonproprietary interface, combined with no skips or crashes--although maybe i haven't tested it enough compared with other reviewers. i may do a follow up after more testing.
Easy to install and set up. Excellent sound quality.No wonder it is the most popular conference phone out there.
bought it, shipped with usps so i had some minor inconveniences (they said my tracking number didnt exist until after it was delivered and then all the steps came up on their site) but the product is fine.... i mean its ram! as long as its compatible with your laptop and dont plan on OCing it (why would u? its a laptop) its perfect
This product came exactly as advertised, delivered earlier than promised and as inexpensive as any I could find!
This case has saved my a** and my camera! I did drop my new camera but thankfully it was in the case--and you could the cushion when it hit the floor--THANKFULLY!! I clip the camera to my belt and away we go. Its awesome--so is the V550 camera!!
The thought of buying a dvd player with digital funtions had been haunting me for sometime. I looked into various models of dvds in the town but nothing to satisfy me. Then one day I saw this sleek dvd palyer with funtions that was more than one could anticipate according to its size. however, it was there with dts, dolby and everything. Its the best selection one can make for ones home. There will be no regret for the decission but if one expects very high sound system then it is better to drop the idea because it doesn't fullfil the need. So davs300 is exclusively a decent item for a domestic use.
This battery works ok but it doesn't fit in my camera quite right. It gets stuck in there. So I have to use a piece of duct tape to pull the battery out whenever I need to charge it. It works but is a pain in the butt.
I received Brother MFC-7820N last night. We're a Mac-only household and wanted a multi-function printer that supported Mac OS X. Another reason I went with Brother was that my dad has used this brand for years and has been happy.The MFC-7820N out of the box experience was superb. I installed the driver on my Mac runing OS X 10.3.9 with no problem. Plugged in the USB cable directly to my 15" PowerBook AI, brought up the Printer Utility and added the Brother printer to my printer list as expected. Then I unplugged it from my laptop and plugged it into the USB port of my Airport Extreme. Went back to the Printer Utility and selected Rendezvous and viola, there appeared the Brother MFC-7820N. I can print from my wireless Mac from anywhere in the house now.Copies on the flat bed is what you'd expect. I tried scanning but had to connect USB directly to my Mac in order for the image to be recognized by a TWAIN application (Photoshop, Preview, etc.) I believe I can get the scan to work wirelessly if I connect the printer via a network (ethernet) cable to my Airport but haven't tried that yet. The scan was good. The color was slightly off but on par with scanner-only machines I've used.Printing envelopes is a breeze. I've owned only inkjet printers that required a guessing game as to how to feed an envelope. The MFC-7820N has a slider in the manual feed that shrinks to the size of the envelope's width; put in the envelope edge and it grabs it from you.In general the machine felt solid. One thing; do push in the toner catridge until it snaps/settles into its correct position before trying to close the access door. The door hinge is not strong enough to have the door push in the cartridge to its correct position and I think if I had conitnued to do this bad things would have happened to the door. After properly setting the cartridge the door closed flawlessly.I have not used the fax feature yet. I'll try to update as I use it more.
I just bought one and feel ripped off. The user experience is terrible if you want to use the iPod to listen to audiobooks and to store data on the device. It tries to take over your machine with iTunes, and doesn't let you copy any files from the iPod to the computer - in short, you can't really use it as a portable hard drive. I'm giving this thing away and going back to my Creative Jukebox. Don't you people know there are better devices out there? This one seems to be getting by on looks and branding alone - just an awful user experience.
Not that they're so small that they're easy to lose, I'm just prone to it. But, I keep replacing them because they're the only headphones I've ever owned that are comfortable in my little ears. Great sounds, very comfortable, also great for exercise.
Linda was afraid to watch TV by herself, even though I had whittled the number of remotes required from three (TV, DVR, AV Amp) to two (DVR and a first gen "Universal"). This thing is neater than canned beer! It took me a while to figure out how to correctly program it, but now even a caveman (or Linda) can watch TV without my assistance.
I love my EyeTV. I can record one show and watch another. It is easy to convert shows to multiple formats. The online guide is fantastic. It will wake my iMac from sleep to record. The remote (which is also onscreen) is very intuitive. BUT, for some reason, Elgato chose to add something called Clear QAM to the new models, and does not have it on the old models. If you decide Clear QAM is for you, be sure the product description at Amazon includes it. It did not when I purchased. I don't think my model has it, and so far, watching from Time Warner cable without a box, I don't need it. I don't even understand it, but I think it is digital as opposed to analog. Just crazy, you go to Elgato to read about the product, and think you are getting it, but you are not.
I have these speakers hooked up to my Harmon Kardon receiver and they sound great. My only problem with them is that they are way to small. These speakers look great sound great but are not very big. Overall a great speaker at a great price.
I bought the 4GB version of this card for my new Kodak Z1275. It worked great at first - I could take over 1000 12mpx shots....but then for no reason I noticed my count changed to like 85. I took the disk home and put it in my computer - It shows two things: 1) there is nothing on the disk - all files have been removed 2) there is only 8% capacity left.I have NO idea what happened....but now it's worthless..
Overall performance is good to very good. However I found the buttons on the remote hard to use.
the exact batteries that i needed to fit in my camera and these are decently priced so its a good buy in my book
This comes in two pieces. When you remove the adapter from the airplane socket, one piece stays in the socket. if you are not aware that there are two pieces, since the socket is not easily visible in coach, you will leave one of the pieces in the airplane.the second bad feature is that if you do this, you can't buy a replacement for the one piece, you have to buy a whole new overpriced unit.
These printer carts were first rate and factory fresh, half price, and awesome, take my word for it!Thanks!
This player is amazing, yet inexpensive. Plays NTSC and PAL (European) DVDs and burns them, too. Look for hacker codes for this player in the Internet to make it region free, and you can play DVDs from anywhere in the NTSC/PAL universe.If it only looked cool -- with the mirror clear front it looks so 70's. I can live with that.
I have used this camera now for over 2 years and have literally taken thousands of pictures. This camera combines excellent quality, small size, ease of use and affordability into one fine product.Picture quality is great. Very intuitive. I skimmed the instructions for about 2 seconds and started taking pics. The Canon photo software is very good. I alternate between using it and Microsoft Picture software.One thing I find really enjoyable is the movie mode. I assumed it would be horrible, but you get decent video and audio. With my 1gig card, I get about 3 minutes, which is plenty for shooting your pets doing something priceless or to document something. I have a Camcorder, but who wants to lug that around when this fits into your shirt pocket, or attaches to your belt using the optional leather case?Two years of reliable use, having been dropped a few times in the process. The rechargable battery still holds a good charge, and generic replacements are readily available on a popular auction site for next to nothing. The 1 gig SD card I use was literally free at one of the electronic big box guys over the holidays, and holds tons of photos. In practice, I usually downloaded 10-20 at a time just for ease of managemnt, so even my previous 256k card was more than enough.Size was a big factor in my decision to purchase. Smaller is better when you have a lot of other things to lug around. This stows easily in a pocket of my laptop carrying case, or as I said earlier, in a pocket. My previous camera was too big and I found I used it a lot less for that reason.2007 UPDATE: LCD/Sensor failed. I did some research and discovered that Canon was fixing this for free REGARDLESS of warranty expiration date. I sent it to them with the form from their website, and had my camera back and working perfectly about 10 days later! Thanks, Canon, for standing behind your product!
We tested this unit on a stucco wall for starters and the picture was unbelievable. Can't wait to see it on a high contrast screen !! The motor is super quiet. I am not one to always go with name brands, but I have never been dissappointed with a SOny product yet.
I am a lil scared to buy this product after seeing few bad reviews. But it works perfect and has been running so for the last 2 months.
Great product that works as advertised. Simple and quick to set up and start using. My father who struggles with macular degeneration independently called me for the first time in over 2 years! This deviced has restored a great sense of freedom and independence for my my dad. I can see how some folks may have issues however, if the inflexion in their voice is not consistant while speaking the name of the person they wish to dial. My suggestion would be to record and store several of the same name/number using different inflexions so that it doesn't matter how they speak it when they want to dial. Wish I bought this years ago!
Very happy with this. Got it to be able to listen to XM easily in my home office. If you're looking for something to really crank tunes on, this isn't the product. If you're looking for an easy way to listen to your XM with pretty decent quality sound, then this is a good choice.
I have a Linksys WRT54AG router, which runs our home network. We use wireless WEP encryption for our laptops. I really needed this little box, as there were many wireless blackspots in our house. I was worried about buying it after all the negative reviews here. I need not have worried, as the comments from everyone made the installation very painless.As advised by Amazon reviewers, I completely ignored the enclosed Linksys setup CD, and followed the suggestions here. Despite that, I couldn't get the wireless autoconfig to work, even though I had the required two blue lights, the WEP was disabled on the router and I did a power-off reset of the expander. So I followed the advice of Sr J. Gonzalez and connected the box with the provided Ethernet cable. Instantly the expander address of 192.168.1.240 was visible on Internet Explorer. I matched all the settings by pulling up the router page on the computer screen at the same time. One thing to mention is that you need to enter the "gateway" which is your router's IP address on your local network - usually 192.168.1.1, but check what your router uses! I had the expander installed and working perfectly within about 20 minutes.So far so good! I am delighted with it, but I think it is all thanks to people here who told me how to set it up. Thanks so much to all of you!
Length:: 1:32 MinsSo I basically just explain the issues regarding battery life and portability being hindered as a result of LOW battery life. It would be one thing if it were clearly advertised with battery problems; but it wasn't :(
So many things that I love about the G7, its precision, light-weight, easy-to-change and recharge batteries, good feel....etc. However, in the past year I purchased 4 (FOUR) of these and not one of them would stay functional for longer than a few months. I purchased so many for work and home use. Each performed flawlessly until one day, generally several months after daily use, the mouse would begin to exhibit unusual clicking issues. Many other users have described my similar complaint. The mouse seems to lose connection the pc as the cursor will disappear, or random clicks will occur. Tested the mouse on several pcs in different environments to rule out interference or other problems. Tech Support promised replacements upon sending receipt and device back to them at my own expense, however it has been months with no response. Extemely disappointed in what appears to be a great mouse!
We've had and used it for 2 years and it works great. We have a wireless system in our house and have no problems. It does have a little static when the microwave is on, but we don't put anything in there for more than 5 minutes. The only problem is I just can't stop watching her. We're going to buy another one for our little one because our first is still young enough where we want to still see her too.
Buy this if you want a cool-looking and very portable, digital camera that you'll use primarily outdoors to take low-quality, low-resolution pictures which you'll never print.As I write this, the product description says that it stores 400 &quot;high quality photos&quot; and that the pictures can be converted to &quot;1.3 Megapixel quality.&quot; Both statements are dishonest. Philips itself never makes these claims in its documentation or on its website. While it can store 400 photos, this camera does not take &quot;high quality photos.&quot;It takes VGA pictures, which is 640x480 (307,200 pixels, or 0.3 Megapixels). And while the included software can enlarge the photos (to 4 million pixels) and soften the pixelation, the quality is still that of a 0.3 Megapixel camera.
I read all the reviews before purchasing this product, and was a little skeptical. I've had it now for more than 3 days, and it's doing a very, very good job keeping my notebook cool. I really like that it's very light, and slim. It's comfortable on your lap, and the USB cable is of adequate length. And for the price I paid, I am definitely not complaining. Five stars all the way and highly recommend.
I purchased this system to provide sound for my kid's room. Cost only slighly more than the $30 charger that I would have had to buy for my iPod Nano, and I get a charger base station along with two very nice sounding speakers. Very small footprint, so fits anywhere, and the sound is great. Truly remarkable for the price. Having a remote for the system is an additional nice perk. I would highly recommend this system for someone looking for small, inexpensive external speakers / charger for their iPod.
I received item in a timely manner. I tried to program the remote to my cable box, but it didn't work. Not sure why the coding didn't work, I used the codes off of comcast's website. I'll probably just throw the remote in the trash. Found my other remote, so not a big deal.Maybe only the remotes with the red "ok/select" buttons, not the ones with the grey button, work for my cable boxes. However I am not to sure about that....
These speakers are great. Fit nicely and goo sound quality for a small size. They last me 2 years before right side of the speaker decided to die. I am not even sure what happened! They were working fine a moment back, and next day it stopped working. I am looking for another clip-on speakers now. Maybe Sony this time, but definitely this is worth your money.
This i177 has dual alarms and a radio as well as being able to play music from an iPod. The remote control is very small but does it's job. The i177 will charge most iPods but will not (like a lot of devices) charge the iPod touch 2G.The big snooze bar makes it easy to snooze for a few more minutes after the alarm goes off.The round knobs are sometimes difficult to spin since they are flat and smooth. It would be nice if they were textured or if the knobs were replaced by push button digital controls.One big downside is that when you wake with radio from an alarm the volume is very loud. It has a preset level that can't be changed.
This scanner was a breeze to install, and the software is good, EXCEPT you should immediately uninstall the BMC bookmark program as it is annoying and takes up system resources. The resolution is great, and I have been able to make good quality images for print and the web with this scanner. I do web sites for a living, and needed a scanner at home for some work I do away from the office. At the office, we have an HP 5200C, and I find this Visioneer scanner up to par with the HP. The HP software is a little nicer, but ScanSoft is easy to use, and the image editing is not bad for those who don't have more advanced image editing software like Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro. I DO run an AMD processor, a 1 Ghz Thunderbird, so those out there that see the other review about the Athlon can be rest assured it works fine on a Thunderbird.
What a disappointment. These don't work in 1/2 of the range advertised, and they eat 6 &quot;AA&quot; batteries in less than 2 hours (not constant talk time). Even with rechargables, the incredibly low battery life makes them useless.
Yes, 20-GB is a lot of memory. However, the Rio Riot is also physically large and not 'shirt pocket size' like the iPod. You'll need both hands to use this clunky player. The Rio Riot also falls short with the slow USB connection. ... A 5 GB transfer to this player will take 7 hours. With the iPod, this would only take 20 minutes! Also the FM tuner is very weak and has trouble picking even the strongest stations. Bottom line: if you want a sleek mp3 player with ultra fast firewire and great battery life, get an iPod.
Its just what you expect. My Vista was grinding my hard drive too much with just 1 GB on my HP Pavilion. I upgraded to 2GB with Crucial. The installation was quick and painless. The price is reasonable, though you can find it at a similar price in a regular store as well. Since I was ordering another item I didn't had to pay shipping, otherwise I would have waited longer. Before ordering I made sure this was the exact item I needed. Everything works just fine and I am not rebooting my system when Firefox is consuming 1GB of RAM. It arrived without delay.
I ordered a Palm Tungsten from Amazon / Renew Electronics. What is in the picture is not what you get. This Palm is cheap, no serial number, color on screen is very poor. What a reap off for a $129.00 plus freight.Samson
Waste of money...doesn't really fit the iphone as described. REALLY tight squeeze and have to fight with it to pull the phone out of the holder.
I love this radio with cd player. I play relaxing cds all night. The sound is good. The size is good.
I had purchased new batteries for my Uniden phone system through a local retailer & they didn't work well or long at all. I was getting up to, but no more than, 1 hour if I was on a conference call for my job (on speaker phone).I was beginning to research purchasing a new phone system, but really didn't want to since I really like my current phone & saw a somewhat bleak outlook based on reviews of the newer systems. Then I found the reviews for this battery on Amazon & thought, what the hey, I'll give it a try. I made sure I was buying direct from Amazon, not a marketplace seller. I am SO glad I did!!! My phones now work great.
There are many reasons one would one to purchase a scanner like the Epson Perfection V700. You might be a professional photographer wanting to scan your older work. You might be an amateur wanting to scan many old family photos. Either way, you might find something you want in this product.I, for one, am an amateur photographer but I also have been working to scan in thousands of old family photos and negatives. I have previously spent hundreds of dollars getting the scans done professionally and if you do not have the time to scan the photos yourself that is an option. However, if you have the time and patience you can look at this scanner to do the work. But beware, you will need to learn how to use it because it's not just "push a button and watch it do the magic." This is a professional piece of equipment.First, this scanner does an excellent job of producing quality images. For the price, you are getting very good quality. It is certainly above the typical scanner, as it should be. There is very little that compromises the quality of this scanner's product.This scanner allows you to scan multiple slides at once (many more than other scans normally would). That's a great feature, but the ability to batch scan combined with the dual lens system and other features makes this scanner a hefty piece of equipment. The preview image on the product's page looks big, but you have no idea until you actually receive this item.I have heard some complaints about the plastic film holder and other plastic pieces. While I would prefer to have a more sturdy construction in areas, I do not mark that as a complaint. The scanner is well-built and I feel comfortable that I will own it for a long time without many problems. However, the downside to a lightweight, plastic film holder is that if you aren't very careful your images might not scan properly (and might not be up to the quality they should) due to their placement against the glass (or not).The software is somewhat easy to use but you will have to walk through many features to understand it all. Installation was a breeze and it's worth giving their software a try. But you can always use the scanner with other imaging software as well.Overall, I'd recommend this scanner to most people, especially a professional or to those wanting to scan a large quantity of photographs. Just be prepared to work for good scans.
Unit less than two years old,had problems with on/off button. unit would not come on half time, call lowrance out service,they don't repair.`send unit in and would replace with another for about $400.00. took 19 calls to even get to talk to someone.
Monitor came packaged very thoughtfully and well protected. Monitor booted up immdediately with little fuss at driver installation. Has performed excellently since.
I've been using my Garmin GPSMAP 60cs for a couple of weeks, and it's been great. I've used it for geocaching in Georgia (over the holidays) and Colorado, and it's been a blast. Very quick to acquire satellites, and the quad helix antenna gives very accurate readings (compared to my Garmin Vista). The color screen is clear and easy to read, and the USB interface has worked perfectly (I use Geocaching Swiss Army Knife as the interface between geocaching.com and my Garmin; I also highly recommend Google Earth Plus -- works great with geocaching.com). The dedicated geocaching mode has been very useful. The battery life has been good also -- I used it for almost two weeks (about 25 hours of use) before I had to replace the alkaline batteries.My only complaints: lack of expandable memory and the cost. I also recommend InvisibleShield as a screen protector.
Only reason I got it was for my wife to be able to see the better graphics in Secondlife , wife can now see real looking water and glowing objects, wife happy, I'm happy lol
These jewel case inserts worked very well, but what makes this a 5-star is the software from Memorex that makes it easy to set the titles and import pictures. They also supply you with many interesting backgrounds for your labels and jewel case inserts. This is the same software for the CD labels, so it makes it easy to learn. I was able to supply our kids with DVDs of them as children, each with their individualized jewel case and DVD label. Made a great Christmas present.
Good sound quality and a nice long cord. Comfortable enough for hours of use as these are used for computer based training at our facility.
Works extremely well with RG-6 cable. Actually increasing the signal from the TV antenna by an average of 10%, while of course splitting one feed into three feeds.
This is the fastest notebook hard disk ever. I had another 7200 rpm HD before but with lower capacity BUT this 100GB is out of this world. It is fast and it is silent and it installs without any hassle. Highly recommended although it is a bit pricey.
I couldn't believe I bought such item from amazon. I am really disappointed. It's the worst item i ever buy from online. I want rate this item with ZERO star.
This is an absolutely great camera. I use it for Videos as well as pictures. The sound quality for the movies is good. It is easy to transfer the movies and pictures to your computer, especially if you have a Sony PC or laptop. Even otherwise, the USB cable provided is sufficient.One thing though - and this would be true for any 5 mega pixel camera - the 32mb stick provided is really not sufficient. You should really plan on buying a 512mb stick with your camera, else you will constantly be running out of space.
I tested these against the Bose QuietComfort 2 during a series of flights during a 2 week period. Some short haul, some long haul international. I had several people ask, and let them compare for themselves. (I guess I looked odd holding two headset cases). Everyone thought the Audio-Technica were the better set. In addition, the Bose required you to have the noise cancelling on in order to listen. (If your battery dies...you get no music with the Bose). At 1/3 the price, these things are hands down the better choice for active noise-cancelling (over the ear) headphones. The headpiece on the Bose was "softer" to the touch, but when wearing them on your head (epecially for extended durations) you couldn't feel the difference.
It really doesn't need much review.. everyone would tell you is a great camera.I use for tv channel material as well as training videos, etc.Is the best you can get without spending $4000+
As a drummer for a church worship band, I wanted the ability to incorporate a click track to add some consistency to our songs, and in order to do that, I needed to be able to use isolation, in-ears headphones. The biggest obstacle to this was in getting a line-level monitor feed, and according to my sound man, this was not possible. (note: it probably was possible - he simply wasn't willing to be helpful)So what to do? I picked up the ART HeadTap, which enables me to take a speaker level feed and attenuate it to a line-level/headphone level, which can then be run into a small drum-side mixer so that I mix it with my click track. It's a passive unit so you don't need a DC power adapter or batteries.So, the good:As advertised, as long as I can convert the speaker level feed to a 1/4" male jack, I can take just about any feed from a speaker, monitor, or even directly from the power amp. When I'm at rehearsal, I plug directly into the back of the power amp with a Speakon to 1/4" female adapter, and I run a piece of 25' speaker cable into the ART HeadTap. At church, I run the same Speakon adapter and 25' cable into the parallel of my bass player's floor wedge monitor which takes the channel 4 monitor feed - the one we share. I get a nice clear, balanced signal which I then run into my mixer. (Note - if you weren't interested in mixing in a click track and only wanted in-ears, it is possible to plug headphones directly into the ART HeadTap. Running it into a mixer gives me a bit more control over the EQ of the sound as well as the level.)The not so good:The level knob on the HeadTap works, but there isn't much headroom there and the signal is pretty loud. This means that you don't have a lot of room to adjust the signal and it goes from being inaudible to almost being too loud with just a small adjustment of the knob. The HeadTap also won't protect you if something spikes the sound level and hits you with a lot of volume or feedback. It's for these 2 reasons that I only gave the review a 4 out of 5 - otherwise the unit works as advertised.I've added another piece in my chain by adding a small compressor (the FMR RNC compressor) which serves the dual purpose of protecting my ears against sound level spikes and it also allows me to do some gain reduction.So, in an ideal world, the sound man would have just given me what I needed, but with the ART HeadTap on my drumside in-ears/click track rig, it has given me the flexibility to use in-ears with my drums just about anywhere I play - as long as there is any kind of monitor feed headed my way, speaker-level or line-level, I'm good to go.There are some more expensive units you could pick up that do similar tasks, but you really don't need anything more - this gets the job done almost perfectly - the only thing that would make it better is if it allowed for a bit better control over the volume of the output signal. I would buy this product again if it happens to break - for $40 (as opposed to $150+ for the Countryman DT85, which is undoubtedly a superior product) it's kind of a no-brainer.
This is a good, solid cable. I used it to livestream an event directly from a camera, and it works very well with no problems. Both ends are sturdy, and I believe it will last me a while.
I was unable to get it to work on my new PC... so just using it on another computer. I does have a very clear sharp picture.
I always try to buy name brand for my printer. This worked well for me and would recommend to anyone else. Great price also.
I bought it because it was on sale, it was cheap and with a relative cheap motherboar you have a great bussiness computer. I know that an Intel Core 2 Duo has more power but you have to pay almost 200 USS more for it
I used a pair of these while staffing a Forest Service lookout for two seasons--nine or more hours a day, seven days a week--and found them entirely satisfactory for that task and a good value for what they cost me ($150) at the time. They've also served well for roadside birdwatching, but their size and weight have made them a liability on hikes of any distance. They were dropped last year and would no longer focus properly and rather than having them repaired I chose to replace them with a much more compact Nikon Monarch 8x42.
The case is the perfect size with extra little pockets for accessories or cords. The battery charged up well and is working perfectly. I'm very happy with this purchase.
bad1. space is hard to press2. no drive for Linux3. key zoom is weirdgoodcomfortable and helps to cultivate correct typing habits
I must have went through a half dozen different alarm clocks before I found this little dream machine. It's easy to set, easy to shut off, sounds good, let's you know the day and the date when you wake, etc... The only negative is that the display is a little too bright. I love it just the same though.
I found this charger very convenient and effective; now I can recharge my iPod Nano anywhere without having to worry "When is the next time I can get to my computer?".
I purchased this printer in October 2006, and just after the warranty expired there was a hardware fault. Seems that HP hasn't solved the printer ink interface fault that I had seen on other reviews. It is bad enough to have a hardware fault to begin with, but guess what - printer out of warranty, no fix (unless I pay the price equivalent to another printer, that is). This, along with all of the HP hardware issues on servers we have at my place of employment, has strongly encouraged me to look to other manufacturers to provide better quality. I encourage you to do the same.I used to have a Canon printer, and it lasted 8 years(!!), so perhaps Canon spoiled me. Trouble is, I can't find a Canon that is networkable, let alone wireless.
i recently purchase this memory stick for my old version sony digital camera. this was an awesome product. I couldn't find anywhere but here in [...]. Overall it was very good. i like the product alot and it is very useful for me.
I ordered two of these to connect my new STR-DG920 Receiver and BDPS-550 Blu-ray Disk Player. They work as well as the leading brand - for a fraction of the cost!
This docking station works great for me. It is just what I wanted.I come home off the road, walk into my office and place the laptop on top of the docking station and everything is plugged in.PowerTwo 22" monitors (extended View)Laser PrinterWireless MouseWireless keyboardSpeakersI already have wireless at home, but it has a place to plug in the Ethernet if I did not have it.It has a lot more plug ins that I don't useMore USP portsS CableAnother printer portTelephoneEtc...
As usual, this USB storage device is fast, simple, and reliable. It does just what it is intended to to and it does it well.
Over the last 50 years, I have purchased four film cameras and five digital cameras. By far, the Canon S3 IS is the best camera I have owned. And most of the cameras I have bought cost more that the S3. I returned recently from a three-week trip to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg, Russia. During the trip, I took almost 2500 photos with the S3. The photo quality was excellent, the camera controls were easy to use, and the camera performance was outstanding. I expect to use the S3 for many years.
I've had no problems reported by others here.I have hardware revision B2 with the latest firmware 2.25.I didn't use the software that came with it just used a browser to configure the router. I had to select wpa/aes to get n speeds on my wireless pcs.Setup took about 30 mins.UPDATESince writing my review I ran into some problems. The problem appears to be with the DHCP server on this router. Clients are unable to connect unless you have DHCP turned on on the router, if you turn on DHCP clients loose connectivity after a while.After some experimentation this is what worked for me -- Turn on DHCP- Once all your clients (PC's) acquire an ip address turn off DHCP and set the ip address on the PC's manually ( turn off DHCP on the PC but not on the router).- On the router add all your PC's to the DHCP reservations list You will find this under Network Setup.This seems to be be working for me for over a month.
Lasted about two months before it failed. Before it's demise it was very simple and easy to use. However, I would suggest going with a different brand in the future if you wan't a product that won't fail because you actually use it.
Thanks for your quick delivery. This monopod will work great taking pictures in Yellowstone.
I just recently received this item. Before ordering it, I researched several different FM car transmitters, read literally hundreds of reviews, and felt I was thus making an educated purchase. To begin with, Coby electronics, despite being a brand that prices things amazingly low, is one of the most dependable brands I've EVER used. [I purchased a Coby DVD player 7yrs ago for $40, and it still works perfectly, as well as out-performs many high-priced units.] There are a few details which set this car transmitter apart from most others at any price, making it not only a steal for around $17, but a genuinely great product.- The first and most notable feature is that it offers a FULL RANGE tuner - meaning you can tune it just like a car stereo to ANY frequency, to find the one that is best for your car and your geographic area. I was astounded, in reading reviews of other transmitters, at how few of them offer this feature, considering that the best station for you can vary depending on where you live (these other products generally offer 5 or 10 preset frequencies, which I've read many reviewers say are mostly active radio stations, and thus useless). Generally speaking, 87.5 is one of the most common dead/empty frequencies nation-wide, making it perfect as a default for most people to tune for use of this product (that's what I'm using). But if you happen to need a different frequency, just click away until you find one that's perfectly empty and VOILA!- The second feature, which I love, is that the cigarette adadpter (which powers the unit) has an additional port built into it, enabling you to plug you cell phone charger into it just as you would in the car's jack. Some people have said it's a little bulky (it sticks out a just a tiny bit more in order to accomodate that extra power port), but for the quality and convenience of having a second power jack, it's well worth it. The unit does not have a power button - it's on when plugged in, and you turn if off by unplugging it. I prefer this, because it's just not a good habit to leave anything plugged into your car's power adapter when the car is off for more than 30min (no matter what anyone tells you).I took this out today on a test run, driving a 2 hour circle around the Blue Ridge Mountains, to see how it would fare while driving through the mountains' notoriously frequency-garbling geography, and it performed PERFECTLY. The signal is crystal clear, never once did I get even a blip of static. MOST IMPORTANTLY, as I've read many reviews of different transmitters saying that the sound quality was only "Radio" at best, the Coby unit (which I've got plugged into a 5yr old RCA Lyra mp3 player) was 95% CD/digital quality. And what's best is that, unlike CD's which get scratched, the quality will remain great. No more fumbling around a giant CD wallet while driving, dropping discs, or realizing that even your mix CD's just aren't eclectic enough. Load up your mp3 player and have hours upon hours of digital quality music on hand at the flick of the switch, and at a ridiculously great price. I haven't tried any other transmitters, but there's no reason to bother. BUY THIS
This tripod is extremely lightweight and is ideal for basic use (I am using it with a canon dv camcorder). It works like most other tripods and has many of the basic features, including the ability to pan, tilt, etc. I have been happy with it so far. It screws into the bottom of the camcorder.. no easy on/off lever.
This lens is good, but not what I had hoped for for $1000. The image stabilization is excellent, the focusing is good, and the sharpness is excellent at the center and good on the edges. There is a significant amount of vignetting and chromatic aberration. The build quality is downright cheap compared to an L lens. So it's a fine lens, but you get a lot more bang-for-your-buck with the Sigma 17-70 at 1/3 the price.
I just got my package in the mail. Delivery time was estimated for 1/24/11. I am impressed.Anyhow, the battery looks almost identical to the Panasonic CGR-DU07. The only difference was that the old battery was rated at 7.2 volts @640 mAh which yielded around 2 hours running time on my camcorder. This unit is rated at 7.2 volts @1000 mAh. If you do the math, the estimated run time should be about 3 hours, somewhat slightly longer than the OEM battery. Consider that for a $6 battery, this is a real bargain if you don't want to spend a lot on an OEM replacement. By the way, the actual label on the battery is 1000 mAh and not 1440 as listed on this website and also on the packaging.Five years ago, I purchased a Lenmar LIP14 which was at 7.2 volts rated @1440 for $60 which is till running at the present. My camcorder is already obsolete since it records on VGA and uses mini dv tapes. The money spent on this replacement is truly a good investment for something we may or may not last long and need to be eventually replaced with a HD camcorder.Please give this your best consideration. To me,it is money well spent if all you want is to keep your old camcorder up and running.
The Sangean ATS 404 is a handy small-sized radio. The three bands offer good reception, though not excellent. The tone is quite bright, which is useful for talk radio, but a bit tinny for music. A switch allows you to choose from three different tone settings. The radio also has the usual alarm features which make it a decent bed side radio. It may be set to turn off after 90, 60, 45, 30, or 15 minutes. This is one of the most useful features on modern digital radios, because it allows you to fall asleep to the sound of music, talk, or news programs, without worrying that the batteries will be drained. The window light is rather faint, making it somewhat difficult to read at night - although the numbers are fairly large.If the radio light was brighter and the reception a little better, I would have given the 404 a 5-star rating. In general, it is a suprisingly small and attractive item which would make an excellent travel radio, and perhaps a bed side one as well. The current Amazon price ($70) makes the 404 a very good deal.
See title. I love this. I'm only giving it 4 stars out of 5 because it's winter and I haven't used it on the BBQ...yet!
works great, fits snug no matter what angle you shoot at. Works as advertised.
Had given up on webcams for a bit due to extreme dissatisfaction with same. However this was too good a deal to pass up so into the cart it went headfirst.Installation was painless and the cam works well. I always find it does help to read instructions and so when the picture surfaced darkly (in my dimly lit basement) I knew to use the light boost via the software (which, by the way, is the first webcam software I've used that did not make me want to reach for the icepick. For a cool beverage of course :-|)Problem solved.Mic works well (so far).And the cam & base are *not* fugly, like many others I've had the distinct displeasure of using. In fact, it's kinda futuristic cuteski, like a silver vidbot. And it even stays where you put it. (Bear in mind though that you have to have it at the right level; tilting ability of this cam is pure myth.)To sum it all up: It does the job quite nicely.And you certainly cannot mind the price.
i replaced my philips 32" with this sony wega and am loving it. the picture quality superb so is the sound quality. the only negative thing in this tv is no audio/video out jack. but thats nothing major issue. overall i am very happy with my selection.
The major irritant here is that it doesn't display the time elapsed through a track. This may only be a problem for those who listen to books on CD, but it makes it harder to switch from car to player and back. They should also make it clearer that WMA files are supported. It can take either AA or AAA batteries which is nice. Missing is a detachable belt clip. I haven't tested the jogging / antiskip capabilities, but 200 seconds is longer than necessary. The onboard controls are mainly on the back which is not particularly convenient and the remote (on a wire) controller has somewhat poorly documented controls (you have to turn it over to see the function names).
This is a product that has been around for a long time. The factory website doesn't show it as a current product, so I am guessing these are a blowout of old stock. Will it be replaced? I don't know, but I doubt it. At the $200 list price I have always found these units I wanted one, but this is not an item you will use all the time, and I am ( cheap / careful with my money. - pick either )At this price, and suspecting that when they are gone they will be gone for good, if you have ever wanted one, now is the time.It works well, as advertised. Checked my performance and have been passing it amongst friends. After it makes the loop of my friends, it will probably be used infrequently... but this price I can justify this type of use. If you are a car person, adjusting your tune - either motor or handling, this is a very inexpensive alternative to visiting a dragstrip or skidpad. I am not sure the skidpad type of numbers are accurate, but reviews indicate the acceleration figures are indeed accurate with this device.Have fun, but be careful where and when you use this. The seller is not "Amazon" but a third party that sells through Amazon. I found them to be very reliable, fast shipping, and fast to reply to an email.Paul
Great product. I liked it so much I ordered a couple more. Also, the price through Amazon was super and saved me a lot of money over the prices in the local market.I am using the sticks to download family pictures to share with the rest of the family.
This is a good product to buy, specially for the acer aspire one laptops :-)
This base is awesome. I mounted it on my Trek 1.1 and use it daily. It has not lossened up at all and keeps my garmin steady on some rough pavement!
I bought this for a homestay teacher exchange program to Japan, sponsored by Hitachi. As part of the agreement, we had to purchase a Hitachi digital camera/camcorder. Some of the technology was &#34;awkward&#34; and made it difficult to edit and produce a final product once I returned.
It's a superfast experience making it possible to store up to 800 photos in high quality. I'm using it on a Canon EOS 5D camera and it increases the shooting capacity on a single battery .
This is the perfect size radio with a great sound. Easy to use. My onlyproblem with it is that there is no handle to carry it. Outside of thatI am glad I purchased this radio.
unit in good shape , dealer is good to work with and understanding with any issues that may arise even if its not under there controlover all the products is great
This preamp is really a great value. Is it of a professional studio quality? No. But it produces very clean, noise free amplification and a level line out to plug into either a computers soundcard or an audio interface. The tube aspect of the pre is subtle but it's there. There are better solid state pres on the market but I can assure you that this pre is better than your onboard pre on either your interface or mixer. You'll notice an improvement over the warmth and smoothness of the tone you produce. I use this pre for both dynamic mics (SM57) and condensers (Golden Age Project FC1 Mk.ii)
I bought this backpack to carry my camera when I travel. The area designated for the camera is secure and well padded. My complaint about the bag is it must be sized for a man with broad shoulders, it is always falling off my shoulders (unless I secure the additional buckle across my chest). The top compartment is handy but not very big. I use the secret back compartment to keep my wallet and important papers in, I can't feel them there and no one can steal them. The shoulder pads rub on your bare skin but are fine if you are wearing a long sleeved shirt. The water pouches are nice as are the cell phone & i-pod pocket. I wanted a small bag to carry my camera in and I guess this is it, it just isn't "perfect".
I wish I had seen some of the other reviews here before I bought mine! While it was under warranty, I had several minor issues that their useless customer service department could not help me resolve. In hind sight, I should have just returned it for a refund then. But I was at least able to record DVDs successfully. Many pre-recorded, i.e. purchased, movies would not play at all. Now that the warranty has expired, it will act as if it is recording, with no error messages, but when finished, that disk is recognized as "empty". Total piece of crap! I'll never buy another Philips product.
I've had my Opal for about a month and over all it has performed well for me. If you are expecting an iPod for the meager price of the Opal, you will be disappointed. But, if you want a good MP3 player with good sound, then the Opal is a good choice. There are no playlists on this player, and you cannot delete songs from the player directly, you have to be connected to a computer. The software comes with Yahoo music player, and it appears that this is the most trouble free way of putting music on it. It does take a few (3-4) minutes to read the songs on the player before you can remove or add new songs. I'm running it with Windows XP without any problems. Yahoo Music sometimes hangs for awhile, but that is not the player's problem. My player froze only once and it worked fine after a reset.
I have tried the compatible cartridges with bad luck on all brands.I've come back to Epson cartridges after find the low prices here at Amazon.com.
This printer is getting rave reviews from both PC Magazine and PC World. That said, there's a big problem with this printer that neither review mentions: namely, duplex black text printing from ALL applications produces inferior results than when duplexing is off--and uses colour ink to produce black text when printing in duplex mode. Consequently, until this issue is addressed, the MP830 is difficult for me to recommend.Why? According to Canon technical support, the design flaw is by choice. But more on that later.If I don't duplex print on fast mode, the text looks very good (the problem is duplex text printing). The print quality when duplex text printing looks dotty and washed out. If you turn duplexing off, the text print quality is vastly superior. The difference on fast mode when not duplex printing is quite astounding. Simply using duplex printing makes the text quality significantly worse on fast mode.One might be inclined to believe bad quality from fast mode text printing isn't a big deal (except that the MP830 is quite capable of producing very good text quality even at fast mode--except when duplexing), but this problem also extends to standard printing when duplexing is enabled. That said, in standard mode the problem isn't as pronounced.Basically the MP830 is using the colour inks to produce black text instead of the pigment black ink when printing text in duplex mode. I find this to be extremely bothersome. The problem exists when duplexing text in other printing quality modes, but it's most apparent or obvious when duplexing text on fast mode.You won't find this issue listed in professional reviews from PCMagazine or PC World, simply because the reviewers probably didn't bother to check. For whatever reason, missing this issue is pretty sloppy.If you want good text quality when duplex printing, it's best not to use this printer at all: you're using color ink instead of the black pigment ink--and the text looks vastly inferior as a result.This is from Canon technical support:"The unit was designed to print using "composite black" when duplexing. Composite black is created by using color inks. Unfortunately, we do not have answers as to why Canon USA made this decisions, these decisions are determined by the developers at Canon INC."Absolutely brutal. Composite black text print is vastly inferior to the text print produced when using the black ink cartridge. Canon technical support is basically telling me that duplex black text printing on the MP830 is horrible by design. Oh, plus you have the added bonus of wasting color ink when printing inferior black text while duplexing.InexcusableUpon inquiring further, this is the reason Canon technical support gives for using color ink to produce black text while duplex printing:"Composite black is least likely to show through the other side of the document, which may occur when using black ink and printing on both sides of the paper. "Then why can I print text on one side, flip the page over manually, print text on the other side, and not experience any issue with ink showing through to the other side? The text quality looks vastly superior when I do this instead of duplexing (I do not experience any issues).It shouldn't be that difficult to allow a printer driver option to use the pigmented black ink with a longer drying time (because I've also been told by Canon pigmented black ink may smear when duplex priting) if that's what the customer would prefer, instead of inflicting poor text quality produced by color inks when duplex black text printing.This issue is very easily reproduced:Print text in fast mode with duplexing on. Then print text in fast mode with duplexing off.Night and dayIt's not just fast mode that's affected either; it's all print quality modes when duplex printing is enabled. More importantly, all customers have the added bonus (in addition to poor black text quality while duplexing) of wasting color ink when printing black text with the duplex printing option enabled.Canon's response to this is that pigmented black ink will smear, bleed, or show through to the other side when duplex printing. Contrary to Canon's claim, I am not experiencing any issues when printing black text in standard mode on one side of cheap Britex Premier Multiusage paper (20 lb 92 bright . . . I paid less than a dollar for 500 sheets on sale), flipping the page over manually, and printing the other side again on standard. Regardless of whether I've tested using tons of different papers (and I admit I haven't), again, it shouldn't be that difficult to allow a printer driver option to use the pigmented black ink with a longer drying time if that's what the customer would prefer, instead of inflicting poor text quality produced by composite black (created by using color inks) when duplexing black text.
I have a Canon MF4150 which does not have networking. I was trying to use this switch to solve my problems but the printer usually won't connect after I switch it. I have to fiddle with it for ages to get the printer to connect. Or, plug the printer straight into the computer and it works instantly.I'm giving up on this thing. I should have saved the cash to put towards a printer with networking. I also bought a long USB cable, so I spent 20 bucks or more. And no the problem occurred with shorter cables too and on two different computers so it was not from trying to use too long of a cable or something.
I had purchased this battery (April 2011) to replace my original battery. After 3 months of use. It would not hold the charge afterwards. I've tried to many ways to charge it but no such luck. Also, this product is not a DELL product nor recommended by DELL as well. Lastly, from reading other reviews, apparently this battery has a 6 mos warranty and not the 1 year claim. BUYER BEWARE.
Brand new, out of the box and all the pictures it takes look like I took them from behind venetian blinds. Just try and get to technical support...no one wants to talk to you. I spent over an hour trying to reach someone. They wanted me to drive 90 miles to have it repaired....I opted to send it to them in New Jersey where they will "try" to fix it, even though I asked for a brand new one since this one never worked. Huge disappointment and I hate it already. Oh and the card they send with it only holds 7 poor quality pictues. I already hate the stupid thing. You would think for what it costs that it would just work or that they would at least be interested in fixing it.
easy to set up and works well. Understand that it only has one drive. Can be deceiving with dub button
Bought two of these with shipping for only about $20. Cable is of high quality material. Much better than Philips i had bought at Wal-Mart where the metal ends fell apart. Picture and sound as good as any Monster Cable that cost's 10 to 15 times more.
This item was very poorly thought out and laid out. The text on the display is very very tiny and hard to read. The buttons are too small and the labels on them are very tiny and hard to read. The model 620 is a bit better in this regard since the display has larger text and the buttons are slightly easier to use, but not by much. Also some of the labels for the buttons are starting to wear off already. It's very hard to do anything like turn something on or off since what looks like the power button at the front of the unit doesn't work so you have to step through 24 pages of menus to find the power on or off command. The unit has most of the normal buttons on it that you expect to find on a remote control but they don't always work or do what you expect them to so you will end up having to search throught the tiny text in the menu to find what you want to do. I have yet to get it to do anything as far as controlling my Roku Soundbridge. Your wife or parents will never figure out how to get this to do anything but it's a life saver for things that you don't have the remote for since there are setting for just about any device in existance.
"What?", you say. "A monitor cable that is not suitable for connecting a monitor to a PC... Then what is it good for?"I would say that it may be useful for connecting a television to PC via the VGA port, but I wouldn't use it to connect a monitor, and here is why:The description claims that this cable is "Ideal for high resolution monitors (1024x768 and above)". I connected the cables one at a time to a DELL 19" LCD widescreen monitor, which was being driven at 1024x768. The text was a bit blurry, and there was a definite streaking effect to the right of any window that was displayed on the screen. By comparison, the monitor's original cable was crystal clear, and had no streaking.What I *DO* like about this cable: It's black, and has RFI filters on each end.This cable may be OK for viewing Full Motion Video on a television screen at resolutions lower than 1024x768, but I wouldn't use it for connecting a monitor to a PC to be used with ordinare PC use.CAVEATS: The thumbscrews on either side of the connector are not slotted, so you cannot use a screwdriver to turn them when they are in an awkward place. You have to just use your fingers.The RFI filters are rather large, so they do not fit through the hole in the DELL monitor stand that is intended to be used for cable management.
What sold me on these heaphones was the bargain price, the Sony brand name, and the neodymium magnets. I was not disapointed. Sure, there are alot better looking and better sounding headphones, but for the price, these are amazing!! The bass is great, the rest is only okay. But now most people care only about base anyways so for most people, the sound will be great. I also noticed that at higher volumes, these headphones are prone to slight distortion at higher volume levels, but you shouldn't be listening to them that loud anyways. If your looking for cheap, portable headphones, look nowhere else. You can't go wrong with the Sony's at this price. P.S. The earphones actually swivel to fit your ears better.
The battery life problem is easily fixed by going to XM's website and downloading a software update to your radio, via the usb cable.Most ones shipping now no longer have this problem.It's great to have a single device to receive live XM radio and my MP3 music files on. Threw my Ipod out after I got this baby. The playlists of live sat radio are way better than anything I could create on an MP3 player anyway.
Held my ANL fuse like a champ, and easily handled 1/0 gauge wire. The "e" logo kinda gets in the way of the fuse "window" but that's not bad enough to dock a star. For $7 shipped this was perfect.
Plugged it into my 10 year old hp laserjet 2200d, connected an e/n cable, logged in withmy web browser to verify the printer's new IPAddress. On Win7, set that IPAddress into devices and printers -> 2200d -> printer properties -> ports. Works great! Setup was easy as you can see, and printing is much faster than the old e/n to USB adapter I previously used to drive the 2200d. 100% satisfied. If your HP printer takes a JetDirect and you haven't one yet, go for it :-)
After having used Bose headphones for a long time, I was skeptical about getting a cheap pair. However, these are a great deal. The sound is actually pretty good and the buds are fairly soft. Great product for the price.
This product is great and it is good to have one. This is my second and I am planing to buy two more for my sisters. The water is always hot if you close it tight after use. Go for it if you need a good product. My advice to the Thermos Nissan company, keep it up.
I have been typing for over 30 years and have used ergonomic keyboards almost since the time they first were introduced. I have used the original white Microsoft ergonomic keyboard which I've loved until recently when I set out to replace it as it was just getting too battered and rattly, after years of heavy use. I purchased my new Microsoft Natural Ergo keyboard and thought it would be a dream to use. I imagined my fingers flying over the soft-touch keys as though through the air. Which they did, but for one thing. I encountered a serious enough problem that I was obliged to return the keyboard to the store. The space bar was 'sticky'. The space bar is not sensitive enough and there is a point during its depression, that it hits some, albeit fairly slight, resistance, which you have to deliberately click through. It's enough to make a huge difference and is a darned nuisance going over the text you've just typed to insert spaces, and my thumb was getting sore. I returned to the store to swap it for another one believing it could just be that particular one with the problem. The store was out of stock and I had to wait for a new shipment. The replacement keyboard was exactly the same. So, I took it back too, and have now very happily settled for the 2000 series ergonomic model. And it's half the price. I therefore suggest that you check this feature out before you buy. Thumbs up to Microsoft for keeping the Insert and Delete key pad and the cursor keys in this configuration too.
Allowed for 90 persent of the install to happen inside on the kitchen table. By the time you are out by your vehicle, its pull the old one out and plug your new radio in. In my install there were 4 questions that weren't answered by the abbreviated instructions on the plastic bag or the website. An email shot to tech was answered personally in a day (don't call on the weekend). I thought that was really cool.
I purchased a Handspring Visor Prism in January of 2001 and then in early July, I purchased the Palm M505 after passing the Prism to my younger sibling.There were two major drawbacks to the Prism that was &quot;fixed&quot; in the Palm M505. First, the Prism does weigh a lot to be carried in a shirt pocket every day. The new M505 is light, thin, and is sleek compared to the overweight Prism. Secondly, I can actually see the screen in bright daylight. When I needed to check on a phone number outside on a bright day, the handspring's screen was invisible. (similar to most laptop screens being invisible under direct sunlight. I'm not sure why all those ads show people trading online on their laptops on beaches.) The M505's front lit reflective display solved this problem, which I believe is a very strong reason to buy the M505 over the Prism.This reflective display is also one of the biggest problems with the M505. It's too dark and I can't change the contrast. If anyone is upgrading from a Prism or a Palm IIIc to the M505, they will be disappointed indoors, but like I said, they will appreciate the M505 outdoors. Also, the screen on the M505 seems a tad bit smaller than the Prism screen. However, if you are used to the non-color screens, especially the pre-Palm V screens, you may not notice this darkness. In fact, when the front light is turned off, the M505 initially looks like it has a non-color display.The SD expansion slot for now is very limited. Hopefully when that SD association approves more I/O devices, more interesting things will come up. At the same time, most of the Handspring Springboard cards were useless to me. I had the MP3 module, the digital camera module, the Voice Recorder module, the Backup Module, and the 8MB expansion module. For the most part, I only used the backup and the 8MB expansion module, which are technically both available in SD versions for the M505. If you really want to take nice pictures, get a real digital camera.If you use your palm indoors for the most part, do not care about the weight, and require mp3 and other multimedia devices, I'd skip the M505 and go for the Prism (it is rumored that a new Handspring Visor called the Snap will be coming out this year with a color screen with something similar to the size of the Visor Edge) or the Sony Clie. However, if you want something light-weight that you will be carrying around EVERYWHERE you go, I would definitely suggest the M505.
Detector seems very good for the little I've used it (present for my wife).I currently use a 9500ix escort in my car and in comparison:1. It's sensitivity is right up there.1. It's a bit large, but once stuck to the windshield who cares.2. Seems loud, even at lowest volume setting.I bought two of them, and I'd buy them again.
It was inexpensive and other people seemed to do ok with it. I have a 80g ipod classic and wanted a lightweight case. The color was good (smoky transparent)but the size is terrible. The photo shows it fitting the ipod classic but doesn't. It's loose on the ipod! the screen protector was ok (as it's built in and isn't an option) but the window was tiny! Cuts off almost a 1/4" on each side of the viewing screen. It was cheap enough that I won't return it, but I'll be needing to buy another.
The contrast ratio on this set is simply too low, making it nearly impossible to see dark areas. Tweaking the settings helps a little, but not much. The biggest drawback on this item is the white halo that other reviewers have mentioned. In darker scenes or in low light, the halo is extremely distracting, and simply unacceptable for a television of this price. I plan on returning the item to see if I can get one without the white bleed around the edges, or I may simply request a refund and keep shopping.
Tama&ntilde;o perfecto, pila con buena duracion, buen precio yyyyyyy lo mejor de todo muy buenas fotos.
The Transcend 150X card works flawlessly. As should all SD cards. It is fast enough to capture high speed video and large enough to hold over 650 high resolution 7MP camera pictures.The price is more in line with much slower cards making it an extra exceptional buy.
Excellent product. 4 gigs for the price - can't beat it!
Installs easy, works great. The wired remote is a must have when powering subwoofers.
Does not focus well. Not a widescreen projector. In fact left and right margins cuts off a little (Start button displays ont 'art'). Would not have purchased if I was able to try before you buy.But it is very light weight and has a built in small speaker for quick presentations without setting up external speakers.
The quality of this receiver seems quite good, but the manual translated from Japanese is the worst I have ever seen. If you buy this, it is probably best to ignore the manual - even the Denon technical person said the manual contained many errors due to translation - the wiring diagrams are useless. I have a DirecTV HD DVR, DVD recorder, CD player, 5.1 Surround Sound with "Zone2" speakers throughout house, and HD TV with 5 inputs (one HDMI). The HDMI setup to the TV was simple, the DVD Recorder video had to go directly to TV, with audio through VCR-1; the manual is wrong. If you use Zone2, make sure you set P.Amp Assign of Surround Back to Zone2.Bottom line: prepare to spend considerable time getting this to work!Update - Now that I am more familiar with the product I would increase my rating, but due to the installation issues (and poor manual) the pruct must take a hit.
i am a theatre lighting designer, and due to the nature of my work i need a camera that can do the impossible (low light levels, and low shutter speeds are the norm in my line of work). i had researched cameras for quite some time before buying this one two year ago and i have found its performance to be more than adequate. i do not use the autofocus functions, as most any camera will have trouble autofocusing in low light, but the metering is better than any other camera that i have seen. the other function that made me fall in love with the camera was the one touch fully manual function, no need to focus and no need to set aperture and shutter speed (this way i could hand it to someone who has never shot before and still know that the shot will be as crisp and clear as that of a seasoned photographer. this camera is perhaps the most important tool/toy that i have ever bought.
I was able to snag this cable on one of my first few attempts. It is not completely snagless. It should be called almost snagless.
Really happy with this remote control for my D50. Makes timer shots for groups much easier. Also expect it will come in handy to help steady regular tripod shots. Delivery was quick.
Designed to self destruct. These are discontinued now but are still floating around on clearance shelves. Stay away!Even when it worked it made terrible clicking/popping noises that should not come from a printer. Output was "ok" but it jammed all the time. It HATES envelopes, don't bother.Very cheaply made and it just barely made it through hp's 1 year warranty before it up and died. With $50 worth of new ink cart's in it I might add.No more HP for me! In the trash it went.
I bought this printer for use at home. We are average (and environmentally friendly) users who print just a few pages per day and several photographs a month (4x6 and 8x10) since we have a toddler. This machine is used mostly for scanning and printing; and occasionally for fax.Printer: As any HP inkjet printer that I have had, this is awesome. The quality of documents is as good as if not superior than any regular inkjet printer. The quality also depends on the paper quality that you use. I've used officemax/depot/hp inkjet papers with good effect. The print quality is good and the printer does not use much ink at all. A 10 ml catridge last for a long time. For printing photographs, we use HP premium photo paper which dries very quickly. The print quality is comparable to lab prints. I havent used the photo color catridge, but heard that it is good. The color catridge may not last very long if you print a large number of photographs.Scanner: It is flat bed meaning you can scan anything like a small receipt to thick card board. The scanner quality is very good as well. The software is friendly unlike some all in ones. It allows you to set the resolution, size, area etc. You can scan to software of choice - even by programming one touch. It may not scan photographs very nicely, but for great for documents. One useful feature is saving documents as searchable pdf files.Copier: I dont do much direct copying - I scan and save the documents and print them if required. I tried copying just once and you might guess, the inkjet copying takes time since inkjets print slower than lasers / copiers.Fax: The best feature I like about fax is the ability to forward faxes. That will help keep away junk faxes - I have an alternate fax number which receives fax as pdf files. I can simply delete them. I have checked to see if I can receive fax as pdf file in this machine. I'll post when I check that. (Ichecked it, but cannot receive fax as pdf file unfortunately)For both scanning and faxing you can use the sheet feeder which is very convenient.The only reason I gave 4 stars is the seemingly flimsy top cover. It cannot press down even a little thick document.
Love this mouse, still using it 2 years later. the weights included for balance, weights were a novelty and I stopped using them. otherwise no complaints. Love Logitech products, especially their mice.
I'm not a novice when it comes to digital cameras. This is my third, and it is, by far, the finest digital I've ever seen. To me, a good camera is one that takes good pictures. That makes the 280 a remarkable camera, because the output is truly remarkable. With a good printer, the photos from the Kodak DC280 rival those of the finest 35 mm cameras. If I wanted to be &quot;picky,&quot; I could fault this camera for short battery life, but I don't. The answer to that criticism is simple. Carry a set of extra rechargeable batteries, and You'll be prepared for that once in a lifetime shot when it presents itself. I recommend this camera with no hesitation.
Looks good and worked good for a while..Then it quit!!I bought that CHEAP boom box from Amazon for $20 or soand it is 10 times better than Audiovox..Anyone need agood boat anchor?
The V-MODA Vibes are a nice little set of headphones. I use them with my Creative ZEN and they sound great! They don't sound quite as good as the higher end (Ultimate Ears or Shure), but good for the money. They are a tiny bit thin on the Bass, but better than most in their price range. If you need more bass, check out the V-MODA Bass Respone phones.They do need a "burn-in" period though to reach their capability.
The two female plugs are not compatible with newer Apple headphones with mic/remote. When you plug them in all the way, the sound becomes distorted. I can only assume that this is because the mic/remote headphones have an extra band on the male end.Considering the proliferation of Apple headphones w/mic there are, there should be a warning about this product.
Yes, it does "work". Meaning if you get the RangeMax router or wireless access point, the pair of them do give you better range than (for example) a Netgear WGT624 router with a WGT511 card (and other such combos that I've tried). It's a bit erratic -- the signal level fluctuates, which seems to me to be a software (algorithm) problem. I hope they can improve it further, but for now it's meeting my needs.A bit more detail: I have a large house, and the networking stuff is all at one end (never mind why), so at the other end of the house the wireless signal would fade to nothing. With this RangeMax combo I can now get an adequate signal (2 bars) where I used to get nothing.So don't expect too much, but also don't be daunted by the bad reviews, it's worth a try. As you know, every building is different, so as they say in another context, your results may vary.
Have had for several years and have had no problems. Keeps car battery charged while car is being towed. Great price. Received in a timely manner.
I now own three of these keyboards (all PC versions not the MAC version - who is willing to pay the fruit tax for something like this). One I use on my mac mini hooked up to my entertainment center. The other two I use on desktops, one of which is a mac book pro docked 1/2 the time. I really like how the keys feel when typing and the built in volume control is handy. The mouse pad is not as useful on the desktops as I have a real mouse but on the mac mini hooked to the entertainment center its perfect. I also don't use the num-pad on the right of most extended keyboards and prefer to have a smaller "hacker-ish" keyboard. This keyboard is a space saver and complements your work area nicely.
Good quality ink at a very good price. I hope to be a returning customer.
Acquired these to give me the in studio capability of narrowly focusing hair lighting, background light washing, and similar things.These are great units, although as they are honeycomb design, the grids themselves are a bit delicate. That said, if treated with care, they work exactly as they should.Another good product from Elinchrom.
I looked everywhere for an iPod Nano cover with a belt clip. This is a pretty, well-made cover that doesn't need to be taken off to place in a docking station. My only complaint about it so far is that I have to push on the controls a little harder than my old cover. The opening on the top for the "hold" button is larger, and therefore is easier to move the button than others I've had. It even has a small plastic cover for the screen and a strap.
I bought the 1520 to print large prints and I found it to be an inconsistent machine. Colors were fine, I didn't find it using that much ink, and it printed beautiful 8.5x11 inch prints. But, it was an inconsistent tease for 17x22. Once in a while, it printed beautiful 17x22 prints from a 2.1 megapixel camera. So, I kept it until the print heads needed changing for the second time in 4 years. It didn't work on 17x22 RC paper or 4x6 inch paper. I just bought a HP 9650 and it prints wonderful prints and doesn't eat paper. Now I have to decide if I want to fix the 1520 again to keep it around for the 17x22 capabilites. That is it's best feature when you can get it to work. But, it's erratic!
This is an excellent product. I am especially pleased by the way it plays video. I have tried other products of this kind but Kodak was the only one that worked the way I expected.
It's a good travel lens with wide range. It takes a good knocking without complaining. But not good to use under low light situation (make sure that you have a steady hand), other than that, it's a good steal.
This is my second HCM311A. A little tricky to get set up for internet access with my particular gateway, but persistance paid off.
I am a long-time A/V expert. I recently bought a second home and wanted a smaller theater experience for vacations. I reviewed (heavily) all the systems out there. This one came closest to my requirements for the $$$.The FIRST thing that attracted me to the system was the power, second MPEG4 capability. Very few systems on the market (Philips only) have this feature.The sound is awesome for a Class D amp and setup is a simple process. It has Smart Surround setup that lets you clap your hands to create the perfect surround environment. I really didn't want the wired surround speakers but found that managing the thicker power cords for wireless speakers would be aesthetically unpleasing.Now for the bad part... My only problem with the unit is, it doesn't play DivX which my $50 Philips player does. With one DVD-R/RW I can put four or five full length films on a disc an play it on my Philips player from Walmart. However, based on the price/performance of the JVC I think I'll hang on to it and connect my Philips DVP642 and have the best of everything. This unit has enough power to easily fill my 20'x40' vaulted den.I bought the unit at Sears for $399, Philips has their MX5600D at Sams Club for $367 but it doesn't have the same power or capabilities.I plan to get a Philips MX6000i for my primary home when it comes out. Check it out if your looking to spend a little more money and want ALL the features in a single unit.
These speakers are great. They compliment my home theater set nicely. With the two subwhoofers built in, they make the actual sub work less. Plus the other two speakers provide a great crisp clear sound for watching movies.
I have a HP Laptop and it works fine with my Netgear Wireless router. Althought the router is only 11 MBPS. Encription works but you have to type keys in individually.
Got this for our scale, no problems at all. We have been using it for about 2 months now without any issues. It is a little more expensive than the generic batteries, but for me I had more confidence this one wouldn't have problems.
Very good AM & FM reception, waterproof, small size and easy to operate.We would recommend this radio to a friend.
This disc storage system gives you three interrelated features. 1) Instead of filling cabinets, drawers and closets with bulky jewel cases and plastic DVD boxes, this nifty storage systems lets you store 100 discs in a compact holder. You can trash or recycle the jewel cases and DVD boxes. 2) The online software lets you catalogue your collection simply and quickly. Just click the selector tab on the number of the disc you want to find, and it pops up like toast in a toaster. 3) The sister product, purchased separately, is a handy literature album for compact storage of printed inserts.
It died within one week of purchase. Thankfully it was still under warranty because it required a $400 repair. Unfortunately it died again nine months later. It was nice while it worked but now it requires another $400 repair and I can't see myself continuing to throw good money after bad.
I bought this as a recommended purchase from Amazon with a Casio EX-H10 camera, and it is too small for that camera.
I was looking for a binolular for my Summer crusie to Alaska. Many reviews said that Olympus Trooper 10x50 DPS is a very good binocular. It gives you very clear and stable image; easy to control and adjust; and relatively cheaper. So I bought it. I am very happy to have this binocular. As the reviews said, I can easily get the clear picture, no double image with colorful edge. This is a really good binocular.
Don't have anything to compair it to...Worked well for me though and I am left handed.
When the TV was finally delivered (free shipping), it worked flawlessly. It switches between the different resolutions very quickly, so from TIVO HD main menu to 1080i is very quick. i use the VGA input from my XBOX HD DVD and that is fantastic. I've attached a laptop to the same input and its very clear. The contrast ratio completely overpowers any reflections that I see on screen before i turn on the TV.One silly thing; take off the plastic wrap, that covers the power buttons on the top right of the set. my plastic wrap was holding one of the buttons causing the display to show the firmware level. take off the protective plastic, and all is fine.Love this TV. Very nice TV. Very glad i got it.
Palm's desktop software is NOT yet compatible on Panther (OS X v.10.3) as of this writing.Great product and I want to buy it, but I don't want to risk buying it without the proper compatibility. I'm assuming they're working on it, but I'm waiting until an update is available or until Palm comes out with the Tungsten E with the updated software., before purchasing.If you know of a fix, please pass it on. Otherwise, you can go to palm.com and read the fine print: only compatible up to OS X v. 10.2
i dislike the hair dryer and i was overcharged for it; 38.50 by hairproducts.com. icky. the reason i dislike it is simple: a retractable cord should retract. it simply doesn't retract. i hang it on my wall and everyone sees the ugly cord dangling.
I am actually on line reviewing another printer. I have had the Lexmark for exactly a year now. For the past month, every few pages or so, I would get a "hardware error" message. Obviously, Lexmark is having trouble with this because there were instructions on the website on how to fix this. I tried and tried and tried. I am usually pretty handy with this type of thing. Well, I can get it to work for about a page or two and then it does it again. So I have to turn it off, take the printer head apart and put it back together. Now it has gotten so bad that I can't even print a page, hence looking for a new machine to go out and buy tonight. Had the same problem with the document feeder being crooked. Some days it was, some days it wasn't. I read on another review some where that Lexmark makes products good for only a year and that was true in my case. I am about a medium print user and really thought that when I bought this it would last much longer. I will never buy Lexmark again. Cartridges are really expensive as well!
I just needed something to protect my iPod from scratches so this definitely works. However, it's slightly off and the wheel isn't quite centered. I thought that the leather would have some give but no such luck thus far. Also, I have nails so this isn't a huge problem for me but putting the iPod on hold and taking it off can be a little challenging.I would recommend this product if it's under $20.
I bought two of these, one as a gift and one for myself. The sound quality is OK but no better. There's aliasing of high notes when playing MP3s. The user interface is all through a 1 inch by half inch, low contrast LCD display and the type face is difficult to read in low light and the controls are a set of multi-function switches. You _need_ to read the display because some of the modes and functions are critical and the method for invoking them isn't obvious. It took me a lot of false starts before I got it out of the mode where every song got repeated indefinitely unless you manually advance the play list. You also need to control the battery charging mode. Just plugging the damn thing in and leaving it for 12 hours will result in...nothing.
The 85C was not available anywhere so I bought an 84C initially. Unfortunately it was too small for my laptop and the notebook cooler I have. After several months Amazon had the 85C which is about an inch deeper on their site for sale. About $50 cheaper than the other websites that still didn't have it in stock. I can say it is a good purchase and the locks work just fine.
As a technolgy genius, I can't scretch enough about not buying overpriced cables.HDMI is HDMI, if there's any fault or error in the cable, it was start to produce "noticeable" picture problems, so its even yes or no.Don't worry about mbits of speed, because like I say if its not giving you the full 1080p speed it will start to produce error.Comparing a 40$ HDMI cable vs 0.20$ HDMI "that works correctly" will have the 100% exact same result.
I've had Samsung Recorders in the past, but this one was a disappointment. It didn't last 1 year. It was difficult to use. I'd have to go to the manual often.The display with the time would always disappear. The programming was spotty.I replaced it with a Magnavox, it's not as complicated.
Product was in perfect shape and received timely.Works great in camera and able to take pictures again. Would order again from company
This Wristwatch first of all is big and bulky. The reception and quality is terrible. Also, i could only get up to four channels out of the 69 it says is available... I wouldnt recommend getting this...
I'm pleased with the camcorder so far. For the price, it has some nice features. The 3.5&quot; LCD is nice and provides an excellent picture. The camera is easy to use and the menus are fairly intuitive. The one complaint I have so far is that there is not a dedicated button/switch for the digital image stabilization. You must navigate through the on-screen menus to find the DIS and toggle it on/off. This is inconvenient and cumbersome while recording. So much so that I think I'll probably never use it. But for what I plan to use the camera for, it works great and is a very good value.
This is a very nice switch. It works as advertised. My computer connects to it at 1GB. It is also stylish.
I've had one of these for about 9 months now, and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! It fits in you hand perfectly the mini Color screen is flawless, the clarity of the music is great,and the fact that its not a Ipod makes it even better. The Little Blue Surrounding light around it is real cool to, but after about a few months you wish It wasnt there cause it Kills the battery. It holds a real good amount of songs, Records Voice, and FM radio. You can also sync your Microsoft Outlook with the Player its way better than my previous mp3 player, which was an Iriver. But I think that if you are looking for an Mp3 player you should consider this one.P.S- Dont use the Magnet Tri-Folding Case!!!
Good it worked just fine.Don't know how long is gonna last. So far, so good. About 50 prints now.
So far the charger has done it's job at charging, but I had originally bought it with the intent to play music while I charged my iPod since my 2004 4th generation click wheel's battery was less than performing optimally, to say the least. Unfortunately, it is not possible to charge and play at the same time since the charger causes the speakers to make a really high pitched and loud electronic noise the whole time.I was using a tape deck adapter to play the music with.
My trusty HP DeskJet 712C has chugged along for three years using HP cartridges. When I switched to a competing brand for the Black cartridge, I saw a sudden drop in quality -- especially in the first few days of use.I appreciate the fact that, unlike some manufacturers, HP separates the Black from the Color cartridge. Rarely, if ever, do they both run out at the same time.Be sure to note the expiration date on the back. One batch that I purchased at a suspiciously good price had expired over a year before and just wouldn't print at all.
I ordered one of these because it was cheaper than the APC unit for approximately the same specs. Ugh, what a nightmare.The unit was brain dead... sometimes it'd just randomly shut off, whether or not it came on when line power failed was a 50-50 proposition at best.To top it off, there's no way to replace the battery without digging into the case, so unless you're feeling brave, this is a disposable product once the battery fails. (And they all fail eventually.)I wouldn't recommend this product based on my experience.
I have only gotten the chance to use the armband a few times, however, I have noticed no serious problems. Depending on how much you perspire, may be a cause for concern. The armband seems to retain quite a bit of moisture, but doesn't seem to pose a threat to the ipod.
For the money, this computer has great software and specs. Unfortunately, it was unreliable out of the box. Main problem in the unit I ordered was that it failed to boot up about half the time. Unit "froze" and had to be manually shut down and restarted repeatedly. Also showed several messages re. recovery from "a serious error." Toshiba tech support suggested I use the provided software to reformat and reinstall all the programs - which failed to solve the problem. Using Internet Explorer also was a problem. IE repeatedly stalled and had to be shut down and reopened. In addition, I experienced problems with the installed media center shutting down without warning and keyboard cursor jumping to other parts of the page when typing. I hated to send it back to Amazon (I've had great luck with almost EVERYTHING I've purchased from Amazon over the years) but feared that greater problems lay ahead of the warranty. I suspect that Toshiba cut corners to try to bring the cost down on the M105-3064 - and the result is a product that is unreliable.
I bought this filter for my Nikkor 70-300mm AF-S lens to protect it from any bumps it can get when moving the huge zoom barrel. I must say the glass on this product is fantastic. I bought a cheap $3 filter and my pictures were coming out brown and blurry and I got scared because I thought it was the lens (I bought it used). Once I received this filter, the first thing I did was inspect it for any discolorations and I was amazed to see that the filter was so perfectly clear I thought they forgot to put the glass in it. All in all, this filter works perfectly and its great build will definitely protect your camera lens.
I found this at my local Circuit City for $55 on the clearance rack (I should have a grabbed a few more while I was at it). This a really good set up with a few downfalls.The keyboard is near flawless however, cramming all the keys that they did on to the little frame has caused some keys to shift to un-natural positions and the space bar is about half the size it is on normal keyboards, however it is more than sufficient for using on a HTPC.The remote is where most of the flaws are evident but these are not flaws that can not be overcome. The biggest downfall is that it is only capable of controlling up to four devices which is kind of limited if you are looking for something to control an entire entertainment center but if you are using a HTPC this should have already replaced many of the typical devices one might find in a home theater setup in which case four devices is plenty. The only other problem that I have encountered is the inability to control volume features for other devices aside from the TV. Even if you are in AUX mode for your sound system and you push the volume button it switches over to the TV and increases the volume that way.The only saving grace is the ability for the remote to "learn" features that other remotes might have that the Gyration doesn't support by default. For example, I use my TV menu a lot to adust picture settings depending on what I am watching but the gyration did not recognise that functionality so I programmed it to do so. I was also able to fix the volume control of other devices that way as well.The air mouse feature is a clever feature that was well thought out. It does take some getting used to but it's not to difficult to get the hang of... there again if you're using for HTPC purposes it is sufficient but i would not recommend using to play around in Photoshop with.Given the information that I have now and the first hand experience, I would buy it again even at the price listed on Amazon and other places that I have found...ProsEasy, Easy, Easy setup (no software needs to be installed)Intuitive and very efficientWork exactly as advertisedConsVolume control with Auxilary devices is more difficult than it should be to get working...crammed keys on keyboard causes un-natural key placement with keys such as back space and a significantly smaller space bar.
This has been a perfect buy for my wife and I. She wanted an easy-to-use, easy-to-carry digital camera. Well, I found exactly what she wanted, plus a digital camcorder (it records/plays MPEG4 clips), an audio recorder, and a MP3 player --all for the price of an entry-level digital camera!!The video editing software that comes with this baby is not ideal, but it handles the basic tasks of viewing and deleting files. I also wish I could use the device as a webcam. But other than that, I've had so much fun with it, including recording instructions for my wife on how to use it!
I bought ths Elite Optical Desktop about a month ago and have used it for all types of programs and software. Thus far I have no complaints.While I am not an avid gamer as many of these reviewers seem to be, I do occasionally play an action game. I have no noticed no hesitation from the mouse or keyboard that I couldn't otherwise blame on my graphics card (64MB nVidia GeForce).The keyboard is incredibly comfortable for me to use in my lap (where I prefer to type; I find typing on a desk to be straining after long periods of time). The fau-leather band around the front is non-removable but I enjoy it thoroughly nonetheless. And I also love the scroll wheel located on the left of the keyboard, great for collaborative web-surfing or video editing.The mouse is wonderful as well. It fits my hand wonderfully, not perfectly, and its a hundred steps above my last optical desktop (Logitech) in terms of comfort. I do however wish that Intellimouse had kept the zoom feature available for the two extra buttons, but oh well, I'm not going to whine about that minor loss. The scroll wheel, of course, doesn't have the 'divets' that other mice have, so it in effect scrolls perfectly smoothly. It only took about a week to fully get used to it, and now each time I use another mouse without this feature I long even more to return to my Elite Desktop.I placed the receiver/transmitter on top of my desktop which is in the corner (~ 6 feet up) and have been able to get full and rapid reception from anywhere in my 12 x 12 room (with both the keyboard and mouse). I have, furthermore, been able to use the mouse down the hall (~ 15 feet away) while it is still in view of the transmitter. I am very impressed; other wireless desktops I've used have never achieved such range.Overall I am very pleased and am glad I made this purchase. I finally have found the keyboard/mouse desktop I dreamed of (for now).Plus, it is entirely compatible with both my PC and Mac! This makes me happy.I greatly recommend this product. I hope you find it as enjoyable as I do.
My primary motivation to procure this monitor was one of economics. It is a good value for the money. I was not familiar with the manufacturer's name but I am familiar with Acer. I am very happy with this purchase thus far.
This worked fine for me, but only after I set the IDE drive to Master. Since the meager instructions didn't say this, I figured it out by trial and error.It's a great way to reuse an old IDE drive with the newer SATA motherboards.
I got this camera for an amazing deal in the first place, only $200 dollars, and it came with a nice pacakge from Ritz Camera, a nice software and digi prints and camera classes (18 of them!). The camera came with some alkalines, but I was suprised to find a little box that contained a charger and 4 NiMH batteries! I think that Minolta got the idea that the battery problem was a big one, so they threw in some batteries. I love the camera, its big enough to hold without me feeling like its gonna slip out of my hands. Only thing I really reccomend is get a nice camera bag and definitely a bigger CF card, as the 16MB one that comes with the camera is way too small.
I agree that MiniDisc is the greatest thing ever to happen to personal music recording. Once you try it you will never go back to cassette, and it seems to be much more flexible than CD recording. The sound is very impressive. I got this bundle as an inexpensive way to get into MiniDisc technology and I love it, with two tiny caveats if you're considering this bundle: 1. As an entry-level model, the home deck doesn't allow you to adjust the recording level in digital mode and doesn't come with a remote (an all-purpose remote can be programmed for the playback functions). 2. The portable unit is larger and heavier than most other portables available today. But for a low-cost way to get today's best recording technology, this bundle really can't be beat.
I've used this often to access my cell phones. The software could be easier to use. It's not intuitive at all! It's mostly a trial and error operation. It only allows access to the photo and music sections of the phone but, it does make it easier to add information without having to have a brand-name software for the purpose.Something corrupted my original installation and while trying to find a work-around it crashed my PC. Uninstalled, re-installed and works fine.
I am coming back to film for some reason or another for certain types of shots and so am not a 100% familiar with everything on the market but of the ones I have tried so far I really love the sharpness and color I get out of this film compared to about 5 or 6 others I have tried in the 100/200 range speed films.I only discovered it this fall, but right now it my favorite color film and I just love it and if I can get away with 100 it is what I shoot for anything outside.
I does what it is supposed to do, but:1) Leaves a shadow on the corners at 17mm.. It's a shame that Canon makes this with this problem.. Is that a design problem?? I think so..2) You buy a lens that costs about US$ 600.00 and then you have to spend more US$ 30 on the hood.. what a shame. It should come with the lens.In spite of working well, because of the two issues above, not more than 2 stars for it.
I purchased two D-Link DGE-530T adapters as part of a three-piece upgrade for an existing Wireless-G network. The router, a DIR 655, installed easily and worked flawlessly and is reviewed elsewhere. When I attempted to install this adapter in an older machine, which already had a functioning slower network card from another vendor, installation would not complete. Though I met all requirements listed on the box for this card, my system would not recognize the hardware. I contacted the manufacturer via email and received instructions that echoed the installation manual, which I had followed very carefully. Three follow-on emails to the vendor have gone unanswered. My subsequent lengthy phone call to the manufacturer's support line turned out to be a disappointment with the tech support agent having to consult a supervisor at each turn. There were no suggestions provided beyond the few in the installation manual. In frustration, I purchased a competitor's card which installed promptly and operates flawlessly.
I got this product for $6.00. I thought it's a great bargain. After using for 2 weeks, the zipper broke and I can't carry around... so frustrate. I give to my trash can for free.
This 2.o USB hub works without problems. It works the way a hub is supposed to. The added power supply allows you to hook ANY USB device. It works much better than the little "min" hubs without power.
I've changed my Fender Strat MIM's originals pick ups by brand new Texas Special pick up.Considering the higher impedance from previous pick ups, the TS pick ups has sounded much better, I mean, more fat,more deep and balanced tone (highs and low). I got a great tone with my MIM Fender, indeed!!!
This bag is an orginial, nothing like the laptop bags that I have owned/bought in the past. It is made of good-quality leather and has more of a feminine, "purse" look. I use it when I travel; it carries my 8.9" laptop and accessories and anything else that I would normally carry in my purse, so I only have to carry one bag. I love it!
21.3" is definitly different from those 20" monitors.amazing brightness and contrast ratio with respect to its size. Especially, that little 0.3" extra size give me feeling of wide type monitor when watching the movie.Very happy for this Samsung monitor at this price!
This product will not work with Windows 7. Please take note before purchase. If you have XP now your next computer will likely be a Windows 7 box so you are potentially purchasing a product with a limited shelf life.The Plantronics support is poor. They are of no help other than to say contact your PC manufacture for support. I will not purchase another Plantronics product because of this total lack of customer support. They just don't care.
If you are unfamiliar with pelican cases let me say they are among the toughest cases available and they offer a lifetime replacement guarntee. Pelican cases will scar and scratch but it does not affect the usability of the case and you generally have to go out of your way to make a scratch in the case. All pelican cases I have used come with a valve that automatically equalizes the air pressure so there flyer friendly and they are water proof, not water resistant, water proof unless you scuba dive or some other crazy thing with them and even then it might hold out for a while.This particular case I use to house a custom pistol and it works well, the interior foam takes a little work to remove but its not a problem. The foam comes out in rectangular pieces that form a grid that you can customize. The bottom, top and sides of the foam are not meant to be removed but the interior foam is completely removable. You can buy other cases and you can buy cheaper cases and certainly there are some metal cases that may ultimately outperform this for a much higher price but for the money this is simply the best.Yes Pelican cases are not cheap so buy them on sale whenever you can but the product is worth every cent of the full price if you buy something else you will almost certainly regret it in short order.
The product is what I expected. I am a runner so I needed something that would be comfortable and hold my ipod in place. It did just that. The delivery was super fast =)
Everything was great, fast shipment, good product as promise. Would do business again. The camera is so great, easy to use, good pictures. Just set everything auto and enjoy. Highly recommended.
Haven't had any issues with this remote. Worked great right out the box. Fits nice in the cubby in my dash.
I bought this after reading other recommendations as a replacement for my stock Nikon neck strap that just plain HURT to wear!!VERY comfortable and worth the Amazon price. I like the quick release clips on the strap if you don't want to have to take it over your head all the time. I recommend it for anybody tired of a painful camera strap! The little extra width and padding of this product also helps cushion my D-60 in my camera bag!
purchased this GE Universal Remote Control 84918 new. 2nd step of programming was suppose to leave a red light on. Red light did not stay on. Had to return remote. It did not work.
i bought a system like this today (razor 3d the ultimate 3d experience) and have tried 3 dvds with it, used all the different settings, and so far it offers more depth perception, but is definitely not jump-off-the-screen 3d. i was disappointed
Does this unit have true random for all 7 discs?CD and MP3? If so, I'll buy it today!
I was looking to expand my lens collection without breaking my budget and found this 50mm to be an excellent first choice. I love being able to shoot in low light situations which this lens has allowed for me to do. However, the auto-focus leave a lot to be desired as far as speed and accuracy goes. I've found leaving it in manual focus allows me to get more shots faster, at least in low light.
I like this very much as it serves dual purpose.To listen to songs as well as hands free to make and receive calls.
The sound and speaker are nice.But the sound controller's big (around 1.5 in by 2 in). It yields unnecessary weight to your head and can easily get stuck to your chair when you lift your head.My headset has worked fine for the last month or so, but I had to be watchful for lifting my head too hard and breaking it (when the volume controller gets stuck).Since it's low-priced, and the volume controller's only an aside, I wouldn't really complain, but don't try to convince yourself the product's perfect.
This amp gets moderate daily use to power anAura AST-2B-4 Pro Bass ShakerI have attached to my couch to enhance the rumble and low bass in movies I watch. It has provided more than adequate power for a number of months quite reliably. I have it hidden off to the side out of view since it is not a pretty piece of equipment, but it certainly does the job. Greatly enhances special effects and explosions in action type sci fi movies. This amp and Aura Bass Shaker for a little over $100 is an awesome cost effective combination to greatly enhance your movie night.
Today's TVs require cables for most efficient hook-up. So took the cables, and hooked up, with out all of the extra cables to hook-up. One cable vs. 3 cables.
Memorex has an excellent product in the Optifix Pro disc cleaning system. First, it is simple to use, my twelve year old son uses it. Also, it has saved quite a few of my expensive CD's, DVD's, and data discs. To be honest, I have not used any other products of this type, but this one certainly lives up to the manufactures claim that it will fix most damaged discs! I highly recommend this product if you own any substantial quantity of DVD's or CD's, and wish to extend their usefulness. Great product!
When I had the need for a Macro flash, I looked at the Nikon R1, the Metz M15, and the Sigma EM140. Unfortunately, I went with one of the cheaper 3rd party units, and it would not work in iTTL, even though it claimed it would.So I returned it and bought the R1. I guess if you want to make sure something will work, buy the right stuff.At first I thought the R1 was a little Rube-Goldberg like, but then realized that it gives you a lot of flexibility in positioning the flash units that the other ring-flashes do not.I am using a Tokina 100mm Macro lens, and while the R1 doesn't include a 55mm adapter ring, a cheap step-up ring works fine. I was a little concerned at first if a step ring would be robust enough, but as long as you get a metal ring rather than a plastic one, it will work OK.Since the Tokina is an external focus lens (the lens moves in and out when focusing), you risk damage to the focus motor in the camera if you attempt to autofocus it with the flash attached. The flash just adds too much weight for the focus motor. Lenses like the Nikon AF-S 105mm Micro are internally focusing, and would not have the risk of focus motor damage as internal focusing does not move the lens, but it is twice the price of the Tokina.Autofocus is all but useless for macro work on my D90, since it wants to hunt excessively. This seems to be a common thing for macro photography, which I think is why many folks use manual focus.Putting the lens into manual focus will protect the focus motor, and since it's preferable to manually focus the lens, I see no problem. But the R1 could be a bit lighter.I would give this flash a 4.5 rating if I could, but since I can't, and it's a Nikon, I was generous and gave it 5 stars.There are a few things I don't like about the flash that would have resulted in 4.5 stars:First, the flash is a bit heavy. With two SB-R200 flashes attached, it weighs about 12oz with the batteries installed, which is about 30% heavier than the Sigma or Metz ring flash. While this perhaps helps with the camera balance, it is still heavier than I would like.Second, it uses CR123 batteries. While I can get them at Amazon for a decent price, I have to remember to keep a few in stock, as buying them locally can be very expensive. I would have liked to see a different approach, perhaps the ability to use an optional separate battery pack, or possibly being powered by the spare battery in the optional battery grip. At any rate, if there was an adapter for a remote battery, the weight of the flash would be less. I know that this would add to the "clutter" of parts that I also disliked, it would make more sense in this case.Third, the SB-R200 flashes should have a 1/4-20 tripod thread in the bottom like the Canon version does. I know that you can mount the flashes to the included AS-20 stands as they have a 1/4-20 thread; but why? There are just too many little piece parts to this kit that could get misplaced.Fourth, what's up with the case? It's huge. No one (at least not me) is going to carry that thing around all over creation with all of the little parts in it. Maybe I'll bolt a ball head to the case and use it as a low-height tripod! But in reality, the case will end up staying in the closet, and all of the little parts into a camera bag, where they will eventually get lost or damaged.Fifth; that diffuser thing has me scratching my head. Attaching it to the SX-1 ring reminds me of a Deep-sea Angler fish. The diffuser is all but impossible to use as recommended by the manual without getting it into the photo. But I have found that the SW-C1 flexible arm is at least useful for suspending some objects in front of the lens to photograph them.Sixth; with both SB-R200s attached, the flash does rattle a bit. The locking mechanism for the flash units doesn't quite tighten them down 100% so they are a little lose. I suppose it's the "Mickey Mouse" component, but I have no fear that they will fall off.It's true that these are minor things and the flash system works great, but this system could have been all the better.I am using the R1 with my D90, and am using the camera as the remote commander, so I didn't need the R1C1. I am using one flash on Group A, and the other on Group B. This allows me to adjust the balance of the two flashes if needed. While this is not as convenient as the SU-800 (which is included in the R1C1), it does work, and it's one less loose part I have to worry about.In the D90's remote commander mode, I also set the on-camera flash to "--" which disables it so that you don't cast an undesirable shadow on your subject (the shadows will be created from the R1 flash you have mounted on the front of your lens). By deactivating the on-camera flash, I don't have to carry even another goofy part around with me - the infrared SG31R thingie - which is required for those cameras that you cannot disable the on camera flash (D70, etc).The performance of this unit, notwithstanding the minor criticism, is outstanding. The iTTL works flawlessly, and is one less thing I have to worry about while I am manually focusing the lens and trying to compose a photo of a bee on a flower. The flashes are powerful enough to get those great dark backgrounds at f/16 and smaller apertures.In reality, macro opens up a whole new and exciting world of photography, and to really get the most out of it, it takes a good flash system. You need a flash, even in daylight, as the depth-of-field is so shallow that you have to use very small aperture settings, which reduces the light so much that a flash is all but required.This flash unit is certainly up to the task in that regard.
Hi- I was very pleased with the reviews and the actual product when I received it. One of the main reasons I purchased this frame was because it was supposedly compatible with a Mac. I followed the directions for hooking up to the computer, but the computer never read it. I wanted to drag pictures onto a blank scan disk on the frame. I called customer support, but all they did was read the directions back to me. I then emailed Coby directly, and no one responded. I was very disappointed and had to send the frame back. I suppose it will work great if you have a PC, but it did not work with my Mac.
Not as advertised. Cable barely 3 feet at best. Microphone quality poor to horrible, callers on other end heard constant reverberation and a tin like sound on their end. Ended up returning and will look at other models.
We've had this player for a short time, but it works flawlessly, providing all the functionallity you would expect. This is the low-end model, but the only obvious missing feature is the analog 5.1 surround output. Unless you have a receiver that requires that, don't worry about it. (I firmly believe that the surround sound decoding belongs in the receiver, for use by multiple components.)One thing you can't do with Sony DVD players is play CDs that you make yourself with a CD-R drive. So forget about custom audio CDs and video CDs. You'll need a DVD player with a separate laser for CD playback to use CD-R media.
Its been 10 months since I bought this mouse - I am extremely dissatisfied with this product.Problems that I had with this mouse:1. Extremely small range - Whats the point of a wireless mouse if you cant use it beyond one arm's length :S The range of this mouse if aweful - you move away from your receiver a little bit and signal will break down. There is no interference problem - I have already performed all tests to see if any interference is causing this - it turned out that this mouse wireless sucks !!2. The receiver started having problems after 4-5 months - it doesnt get power from USB - and keeps getting disconnected even if you touch it a little - you move your laptop a little - the mouse connectivity is gone !!3. The battery consumption is huge as compared to other wireless mouses I have used. You have to keep changing the batteries every month - the signal keeps going down every day and keeps getting disconnected after like 15 days.The only good thing about this mouse I found is the good design, nice button design. But overall - I didnt like this mouse at all - expected better from a company like Microsoft.
I got one of these with my new computer and I was sooooooooo wrong to do that. The ink is very cheep I have to admit that but the paper feeder broke after 3 months of good service. If you want a good printer go with HP if not do go with cannon. I sopouse that is the reason its 100.00 dollars.
Hello everyone, As the title suggests this is a review on the Skullcandy Skullcrushers. The color i chose was the black pinstripe.ok ao i will try to categorize this to better review this.1. build qualityok when i first got them i was obviously very careful to not break them however i soon figured out that there is no need. the headphones are very well made and i believe that with the correct treatment they can can last a very long time.my only problem is that the hinch at the top of the headphones seems to be its only weekpoint. so watch out when you feel its close to breaking.2. sound qualityskullcandy has always pleased me with there quality of sound and price at the same time. however i was a little disappointed when i first put them on a tried them out. i like the whole subwwofer in but in my eyes its very over powering and it distorts the music. i have been able to solve this only a few times by messing with the eq and the subwoofer dial. however its a very amazing thing once you get everything dialed in correctly.3. pricethe price is just about the best thing there is. i paid only 57 dollars (icluding shipping) for these headphones. not too much i can say but there definnatly worth the money.overall i thibnk the skullcrushers are a wonderful buy but if you dont have the patience to mess with eq's and dials dont buy these. however if your a casual listener who likes a good quality headphone then these are fort you. the sub woofer definatly rubbles your hears but may be over powering.. i didnt get the same feeling out of some of my favorite songs when i listened to thses. but they have also re sparked my interest in ome of the music i havent listened to in a long tikme.
Have not used them yet, but sometimes I like to fool around and take photos of insects or small objects where the limitations of this method don't matter. I also needed a 72mm lens cap which was included. Packaged in a cute case.
Hi....I have had similar experiences with MicroTek. I purchased the MicroTek Artixscan 1800f about 4 years ago, and used it a minimum of times, perhaps only 4 times a year because I am busy with committments. I would say that the scanner has not been used more than 16 times since purchase. I paid over $1200.00 for it. it stopped working and the problem turned out to be the bulb. I called them, and after experiencing the same run-around and hassle as reported by others, they finally confessed that I could not buy a bulb, and even if I did, I could not change it. They offered no remedy and told me to buy a new scanner. They offered NO SERVICE WHATSOEVER, and what's more, they had an ATTITUDE PROBLEM AND COULD CARE LESS! NEVER PURCHASE FROM THEM!!!! YOU WILL BE SORRY! They need to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission for unfair business practices in offering no support for their products. A class-action suit against them would not be a bad idea. -Bern
I was nervous buying this at almost half the price as the original sony memory stick, because I was putting it in my camera. With the camera - if the memory stick has errors, well those pictures are all gone... and unlike losing some phone numbers from your PDA because of bad memory - you can't recreate photos from your friends wedding because your memory stick went bad on you.Well, the nervousness was unfounded! I've used this stick heavily since I bought it a few months ago, and has never failed me. It performs just as well as the smaller sony stick that came with the camera.I'd also highly recommend the memory stick reader Lexar makes (you'll find it here on Amazon as well). I bought it after loosing the cable that connects my camera to my computer (the memory reader is *cheaper* than that single cable, if you can believe it!) and it's *better* because you don't waste batteries transferrring your pictures, and there's no cables to mess with when it's time to upload your pictures - just pop the mem stick into the reader that's always hooked up...End result - Very happy with this memory stick and other Lexar products. They've worked flawless for me so far :)
I've bought several of these over the years, and we use them all over the house and at work. After looking into all the competing models, and trying a few, these still come out as the best choice, for many purposes. Comfortable, very good sound, and an in-line volume control. We use them for watching DVDs, listening to music, and listening via the computer. While you shouldn't expect these to be as good as the very best, very expensive headphones, they are much better than most headphones, including some that cost more.My only complaint is that in one pair that we've had for a while, the volume control itself is starting to go, i.e. behave erratically. This is typical of variable resistors, which of course it is.Update: The volume controls on these are unreliable. Despite the other benefits of this model, I need to find a different model or brand because of this problem. We have several pairs of these, bought at different times, and almost all of them have this problem. Because of this problem alone, I would rate these as 2 or 3 stars. If the volume control were either deleted, or reliable, I would rate these 5 stars.Update 2: After trying many other models of headphones, I find this is the best one in its range, especially considering comfort, so I've bought more of them. I think we have 7 of these now!
this product totally meets my needs in cleaning contacts that have coroded in hard to reach places such as camera flash battery compartments . It does the job by removing the corrosion on the contacts enabling the bsttery to make good clean contact.
I recently purchased the Kodak V550 primarily for my 12 year old son. He absolutely loves it! The video function was the biggest hit with him! All the functionality on the camera is easy to use and understand. We immediately bought a memory card for the camera; the card is not included in the package. We also purchased an additional battery for the camera; the battery life is short lived. I would buy this camera again.
This is an excellent set of binoculars for the money. The 20 x 50 augmentation power really makes a difference when compared to my other set that are 8 x 20. The strap is somewhat cheap as well as the carrying case. The lens protectors do not stay on very well. Similar binoculars I looked at were at least twice the money.Everything considered, I definitely recommend them.
This is my first GPS (apart from using them in rental cars) and I have to say that Garmin hit the ball out of the park. My kids keep changing the voice to a woman with an Australian accent...very funny dealing with "roundabouts" and so forth...the accuracy is fantastic and the voice instructions are excellent...most of the time, i don't need to look at it.
I had purchased a Samsung HLR-5688 for my family room two months earlier and loved it, so I decided to get HD for my bedroom. Samsung was an easy choice. When I find a good thing I stay with it. I purchased my HLR-5667 from Amazon.com for $1999, which was several hundred $$$ less than any local stores such as Circuit City. It arrived in a few days. It's very lightweight and was easy to set up. I love it. Watching Hi-Def with this DLP set is as good as it gets. I find myself watching channels I never would have watched before, just because they're in HD. It's like being at an IMAX theater. Buying this bad boy was one of the best things I ever did. of course it took two tries for my cable company to connect correctly but I am now in TV heaven. This thing is awesome!
We bought this Akai from Sams Club and within a month the dvd player broke and our dvd got stuck in it. We figured it was because this one was a return, the rep said there was nothing wrong with it, so we gave the benefit of the doubt. We exchanged it for another Akai - same model - and within 2 months the screen went blank and the tv turned itself off. When we turned it on again it would only go on for half a second then go blank again. Thank God for Sams Club where returning/exchanging is easy. We brought it back and this time got a Magnavox. Akai - not worth a penny, absolutely not worth the aggravation.
Good wire to connect my ROKU to router. It enhances the speed as it is fast as compared to wireless connection
The main thing that I love about my inno is that it records. Never mind that it comes with a cazillion accessories! It is often difficult to listen live while at work. Because of the recording capability, I can record anytime I want and listen to it while I work. Other cool features are "song/artist select". You program in an artist's name or a particular song and whenever it is playing on ANY xm station a notice will pop up letting you know. You then have the option to ignore it, or push one button and go to that song. It is VERY easy to record a singular song if you're listening and decide you want to keep it for awhile. AND as long as your radio was on that station, it doesn't matter when you start recording. If the song is still playing, the entire song will be saved.When I first got my inno radio (they were 350-450 bucks at the time :o the fm modulator was inside the radio. This was so cool, cus you didn't need an extra outside modulator and wires and all. There was NO reason to remove it, but they did. You can still use it on your fm car radio with an after market modulator.I have never had a problem with reception at home or in my vehicle (If you go under bridges fast enough...).If you want a good xm radio receiver / mp3 player, I can think of nothing better than the Inno.
Used this for a few months now, and it works as well as the Nikon branded one in my D700.
This is a great little portable audio device to amplify the sound on your laptop. It does get nice and loud and the sound quality is very good. If there was a volume control on the device I would give it 5 stars. But you still need to control the volume from your computer. The wonderful features of the Tritton Sound Bite are: (1.) it is a speaker in one unit instead of two, and (2.) it does not need batteries. How big is this thing, you are wanting to know? It is about 4-1/2 inches in diameter and 2 inches high. When the top flap is open the height is about 2-3/4 inches. It is a little bigger than I thought it would be, but that is okay. I am very pleased with this item.
I put together a new computer and realized my old laser printer would not work any more due to the need for a parallel port which didn't exist on the new motherboard.This cable saved me from buying a new printer. It worked first try and seamlessly. Running this connected to a HP Laserjet 6p from a AMD Phenom X4 955 X4, Vista Ultimate.
my hdmi cable did not work at all. It looked fine but couldn't display content on the screen. i just recycled it. What a bummer.
It worked but provides white and black verical patches when printing. I cleanned the ink inlet hole by blowing but it did not have any effect. Later the problem was resolved by the mechanic. The package came on time.
Does not come with its own power supply. Can not rely on power from CPU.If you order ext power supply be sure to specify PADVD010U only. Can not rate product properly without correct power cable.
I have the latest generation unibody designed Macbook Pro with Intel 2.53 Ghz Processor, 4 GB RAM and 320 GB Hard drive. I wanted the Apple Remote to give me added convenience for operation.This is a compact design with simple controls:MenuVolume up/downFast Forward/RewindPlay/PauseThis is powered by a CR 2032.Set up is simple by pushing the Fast Forward/Menu button. Once you get the link icon, you are ready to go. You get a menu to access the following:MoviesTV ShowsMusicPodcastsPhotosSettingsSourceIt has an excellent range. I can control it from across the den (19 feet) - if I needed to. Practically, you will control it from about 5 to 10 feet away (i.e. college dorm room or apartment). I do not have an IPOD dock to assess the functionality of the remote with the IPOD.I highly recommend the Apple Remote for the newly designed Macbook Pro.
The Earthmate and Street Atlas 2005 for PC is a great value in GPS when you consider you can own it for about 100 bucks! I used my Earthmate recently on a vaca to Florida. We arrived in Tampa (my first visit there) at 11 pm, and rented a car. I fired up my laptop using Earthmate, and the program talked us flawlessly to the front door of our hotel in St Pete, about 30 miles away! It was wonderful realizing that with GPS, you are never lost! The technology is not perfect. For instance, the program gets confused at complex interchanges and cloverleafs. But it sorts itself out quickly. It's amazing the amount of street-level detail is in the program. Voice command recognition is fair. The audible direction feature is great, calling out your upcoming turns in advance. Be sure to download the updates to the program from the Delorme website before using the GPS features. If you want military-grade GPS, I guess you have to spend big bucks, but for 100 dollars, this is a fine package that will maximize your PC investment and bring GPS technology to your vehicle with accuracy rivaling the $3000 factory installed options in many luxury cars. Dont hesitate to buy this item!
Why are they trying to sell this filter along with the sd memory card and the lens, if the lens uses a 58 mmfilter? who knows!!!!!!!
I had a couple of panasonic phones that had low batteries. Ordered these and the phones are just like new again. The batteries look like official OEM Panasonic batteries and are not cheap knockoffs. 1 month later, the batteries are still working well.
I've been thinking to get a light meter for few years, and this came into my list after seeing few videos introducing it. The light meter function itself is accurate, did the job very well, and now I don't have to guess the exposure on my old film cameras that doesn't support metering.Another great feature is the flash metering, I used to do off camera flash via test shots, and that always gave me inconsistent results and often took me 15-30 minutes to settle. Now, once the flash is setup, within 2 minutes I get my metering set.If you use pocket wizard, don't forget to buy the optional radio module, it does save your time on doing flash metering.
We have used the camera for about a month, and it has worked well. Set up was not too bad. Hung it outside on the porch, and in the freezing winter weather, it continued to move and record flawlessly. Good color and image resolution. Wish it had a slightly greater panning width. It was easy to set it to email pictures to me at work if anyone triggered the infrared sensor by coming to our door. Only negative was the software for automated storage of video images didn't work. Must have had a defect in it. Overall, a good security device, and a nice toy. Hope it works as well in a year now as it does now.
When I first got these headphones they sounded great. Fast forward six months, and they still sound great. One major problem: the rubber coating on the cord is disintegrating and turning into a black sticky goo. The bare wires are exposed and Sony says they are not aware of such a problem.From Sony online Customer Service: "We regret the difficulties you are facing with the Sony MDR-EX71 Headphones. These Headphones are not known by Sony to be defective in any way and we are not aware of an issue."All i ask is for it to be replaced and I would be happy with these headphones. For the money they sound great. But the craftmanship is awful.
Big suprise to me - Iomega REV software backs up user files ONLY.The ad copy says &quot;Save Everything!&quot; but backing up Windows system files to a REV disk requies a special version of Norton Ghost (included with the REV).REV Backup and Norton Ghost cannot share one disk even if partitioned.Each must have its own disk.Backing up a complete hard drive requires 2 REV disks.REV Automatic Backup Pro will automatically back up user files at specified intervals but system backups are not automatic because Norton Ghost runs directly from the CD drive not under Windows.I found the REV system software install confusing and my first attempt produced a configuration that does not recognize the disk that it created. Nothing in Help or the web site FAQ's addresses this issue.I have not taken time to uninstall it and start over.The initial REV backup copy of 7.7GB took 3.5 hours.Be aware that the software shipped with initial units needs patches before use (available on the Iomega web site).I believe that I can get this to work for me - but it isan't a no-brainer install.Review pertains to the USB model REV on a Win 2000 Pro system.
Aawwee, when they get it right, they GET IT RIGHT. Panasonic really did a great job with this shaver, the design, the precision, it's awesome.I use it on my eyebrows, my chin, even to quickly remove hair off my legs, it's just amazing.Every woman must own one. I bought mine on amazon in 2007, and still going strong.
I bought this product to boost our Internet connection. Description said that it will improve cable modem signal. However, when I connected this device, our Internet connection completely stopped.I tried it a couple of times. Without the device, I can get to the Internet (albeit at an unsatisfactory speed). With the device, no connection at all.So, I returned the product to Amazon.
Nice simple device that gives you all that you need in basic GPS needs. Its small enough to carry yet big enough to see, easy to figure out how to use, easy to use in general, the voice instructions are clear and have been accurate, it also has a nice "points of interest" feature which finds an address for you (eg mall or zoo).
I bought this HOSA cable to connect my Kenwood TM-D710A 2M/70CM ham radio transceiver to my shack computer. Hosa advertises this cable for use in connecting a computer to various electronic musical instruments. They need to widen this recommendation - the cable will work on any device that uses a 8-pin mini-DIN connector for an RS-232 port that is wired in the standard Apple layout (crossover of data & control signals from the DB-9 end to the mini-DIN end).I've seen cable from other vendors for this purpose, and some of the prices are just nuts (Kenwood wants $38 for an equiv. cable!!) and the construction quality of some of the other cables I've looked at is a bit suspect. The Hosa cable is well built with good strain reliefs on both ends & uses good quality shielded cable. That last item is very important when the cable is to be used in a radio shack, since one does NOT want to get RF feedback back into the radio's control ports, especially when you are doing packet radio.I'd HIGHLY recommend this cable to any ham that has a radio or other equipment that requires such a cable - it is a HIGH quality cable at a very attractive price.
the card works great, but the router keep disconnecting or restarting every 5 minutes, after 2 weeks i just put it away and keep using my linksys, a couple of monts ago the linksys die, so i dusted this one out of the box update the firmware and its been working fine ever since no more restarts or disconnecting
This sleeve is attractive and the fit is snug without being tight. The interior of this product protects the laptop against scratches. However, I did not like the unreasonably huge zipper handles/tags- they serve no functional purpose and jut out awkwardly. They are metal and will scratch delicate items like your iPod screen if you have throw everything in a bag or brief case. I would like to see these handles to be redesigned with elastomeric coatings. The bottom spine of the bag will do well with some additional padding. The current design has minimal shock capability should you accidentally put the laptop down a little heavily vertically. The neoprene skin of this case can be slippery to hold if your hands are very dry (i.e. in winter) so be careful. Also be careful if you are hurrying to a meeting with this sleeve in between folders or paper. The coefficient of friction is very low so the case might slip out from under your arm.All in all, a functional product at a decent price.
this is truly remarkable product, it definatly rocks, as it has BEST! " picture (at least better then jvc (wont say wich model) - same class)... its easy to understand... and zoom is just greit...
The Oppo DV-981HD arrived in excellent packaging. I bought this DVD mainly for it ability to play either NTSC or PAL DVDs, and it has worked flawlessly. The picture quality was very good. Just like most of the reviewers have said, this is one of the best DVD players out there for the price. My only minor complaint is that the layout of the remote can stand for some improvement.
Great product for the price. Ink cartridges especially for black could be bigger and hold more ink. Other than that, love it.
I have seen more incorrect reviews for this camera than problems with American government. Maybe they're shipping multiple versions to confuse the masses and destroy their brand. MY version of this fine little camcorder does have an internal memory and it holds more images than the mint holds coins. It's a great camera which fits in your pocket, features a external doo-hickie which you can attach to your helmet, car hood, tank or hang-glider. The draw back, doesn't do too well indoors without all the lights on and my computer belched out the software (which i do not have time to fuss with). i found the device to be very user friendly. my wife thinks it's because i'm technically savvy, but hey, how true can that be, i don't even have an i-pod.
Love this lens. Even has a descent zoom capability. Already taken some nice scenic shots in Alaska! Canon products are always top of the line.
The price which I paid for these, which was around 5 dollars, was extremely good for the quality. Good isolation, decent sound quality, and decent bass - I really can't ask for much else from the price. If you can't go overboard and buy really nice earphones, I think these will do
perfect for those technophobes like myself. I wanted a date/address book to keep me organized. I like the case and the size, fits in my purse and easy to access.
It works as advertized. With the use of this cable, the HDTV pictures were fantastic.
Ships with version 3.2 software -- you face an immediate $99 upgrade charge to get to the current version 4.20.
We got this keyboard for my mother for Christmas. She has Macular Degeneration, and is slowly losing her eyesight. She has an XP system, and all I had to do was disable the driver for the old keyboard, turn the computer off, unplug the old keyboard, plug in the new one (it's USB), and turn the computer back on. It was ready to go! It comes with a disk for older systems that need the drivers manually installed.She loves how easy it is to see the letters and characters on this keyboard. Her old keyboard was very difficult for her to see, and she had to turn on a light that was trained on the keyboard so she could see it.Our only complaint is that the keys take a little more effort to depress than we are accustomed to, which slows down touch typing a bit. However, it may have been designed this way to cut down on accidental key depression, which may otherwise have been a bit more likely among visually impaired people.An excellent keyboard, a much-needed design. My husband and I, though neither of us is visually impaired, will be getting the black and yellow version of this keyboard soon.
This battery is long-lasting and charge very fast! I bought 2 of it for my Canon camera. Both of it works well!
I thought I would put in a quick note as the review below are as updated as the picture Amazon is displaying. I ordered three sets of these batteries last week and all arrived as 900 mAh not the 650 as listed. These work great in all our children's toys, last for quite a long time, and are as powerful as any other batteries I have tried.
I had never used a camcorder before, was very nervous, but I got the product very quickly and started using the camcorder just as quickly, it is great, I am very happy with it still have to learn more, but you can use it almost immediately.
These are the best head phones I have ever owned.A word of caution though, if you are expecting these head phones to be sound canceling THEY ARE NOT. when you have the sound up however you generally can't hear anything going around you. And, it takes a while to get the configurations to work for music. Otherwise these head phones are perfect.
Nice finish. Definitely better constructed than my Westcott 43" convertible. Love the ability to go from traditional umbrella shape to essentially a shallow square sided soft softbox.
I purchased this cable a few years ago and ran it through my walls. It's working really well with 1080P sources. I would recommend it highly. But I want to upgrade my TV to 3D and a 3D BluRay player. All the holes in my walls have been patched and it would be a pain in the a** to re run a new HDMI cable. Just wondering if anyone has used this exact HDMI cable with a 3D TV and it worked. I would appreciate feedback. Thanks in advance.
I have to say, this thing works just like it's supposed to. I have a Samsung DLP TV, a Samsung DVD player, a Scientific Atlantic digital cable/DVR box, and a Harmon Kardon receiver. With these, I previously had four remotes, all of which required some button pushing to get the system going. The set up of the Logitech was easy, and worked just about perfectly the first time. The only tweak I had to do was customize two buttons to allow me to page up/page down for the DVR menu. That was simple as well. I expected to at least have to do some major tweaking. Unlike other remotes, you don't have to press the "DVD" or "TV" button to allow it to control those devices. All I do is hit "watch DVD", for example, and it will power up everything necessary; the volume works the receiver, and all the other buttons work the DVD player. My reason for 4 stars is that it's a little pricey, given that it was $250 from Best Buy. But I guess it's worth the convenience. My wife isn't scared of the system anymore.
What else can I say about these that no one else has? The cartridges work with all 6-Disc Pioneer changers. I was also surprised that Pioneer still made these. Because I was about to buy used ones until I saw these. So to those of you that need more 6-Disc Magazines, pick these up!
I've had these phones for almost a year now, and I can honestly say that, as far as sports headsets go, these are the cream of the crop.Sennheiser has definitely hit the mark: Great bass in a small package, super-snug fit (but not uncomfortable), and a tough, coiled wire that stays out of the way.I can't say enough about the sound quality. You really don't expect much from sport phones, especially the bud style like these, but the 70's were a surprise, and the bass hasn't faded at all in the year I've owned them. Combine this with the fact that these are snug, but don't pinch, and has only one cord (sooo convenient) that safely coils out the way, and you've got yourself one SpottieOttieDopolicious set of head phones.But what would Mary Queen of Scots do, you ask? Well, she sure wouldn't Protest perfection, and if she were alive today, I'm quite sure that she'd cop a pair of these without thinking twice.
My Sony radio/TV audio broke after only a year and I was looking to order another one but decided to see what other radio/TV portables were out there. The Sangean DT-210 won much praise, while some cited similar problems with their Sony. I decided not to put myself in a position to be fooled twice and purchased the Sangean instead. I'm willing to try most things once! Well, what a wonderful surprise to discover that the Sangean lived up to its name! Reception was better as well as length of use on two batteries. I like the swivel belt clip which keeps the radio from being jammed off when getting into the car. The speaker option is a plus when it's necessary to be able to hear other things around you. The only thing I miss are the preset buttons that take you straight to the station rather than having to scan through all of those you have programmed in. But all in all, I feel I have a better radio/TV and am very satisfied with it.
I used this to replace a broken 4100 under AT&T DSL in Northern California. Worked fine. I just reset the device, plugged in and logged on to ISP with password, set to Bridge to use my Router, and all is fine. Good price, works fine.
I bought this the end of November of 2004 for Christmas. It lasted 6 months and then I got the HO3 code, "can't read disc". I sent it back to Panasonic who wants $100 for replacement even though it's still under warranty because "parts and labor" warranty is only 90 days. I'll never buy another Panasonic product again. This unit is not inexpensive and to have it last less than 1 year is unacceptable.
First of all, keep in mind that these are indeed low-end consumer speakers. These aren't supposed to compete with the higher end systems; they're meant to provide a cheap, feasible source of audio. And in this regard, they perform admirably. They have a hefty amount of bass for the size, and provide decent sound clarity. The dedicated sub-woofer really helps in this regard. It's the perfect size for a small room and can easily make your room shake. For music listening, the X-240 is just clear enough to make the listening experience a relatively enjoyable one. Where this system really excels is, as aforementioned, in bass-heavy soundscapes. Movies and games with large amounts of shooting and explosions really pop-out due to the dedicated sub-woofer, and there is a better sense of dimension and environment because of it. These speakers are great for the price and I would easily recommend it to people looking for a cheap 2.1 set in lieu of the superior X-230s, which Logitech has stopped manufacturing.
Good design in some respects - convenient earphones for use while running, etc., and convenient controls. BUT - terrible reception! Fine for local FM stations, but very poor sensitivity and even worse selectivity, both FM and AM. Not a radio for someone who wants to pick up a particular station (e.g., for my main purpose - listening to sports broadcasts), but OK if you just want to listen to any local station for musical distraction while engaged in sports activity.
I love this CD player. I jog a lot and this is really comfortable to jog with. The hand strap is genius and I love the fact that the buttons to control everything are at my thumb. I bought the Sony S2 Sports Street Style Stereo headphones to go along with this. They are more comfortable and don't fall off when you are exercising, like the headphones that come with this player do. This CD player is very durable and nice looking as well. You're missing out if you skip over this player.
What can I say, it's a cable and it does what it's supposed to do. The cable seems sturdy and the connectors are strong. I don't foresee having any problems with it.
I put this bash guard through its paces in a Colorado elk hunt. It does its job for the most part,but has a couple of drawbacks. First, it does not protect the screen (perhaps the most sensitive portion of the device. Also, it is very difficult to get on and off of the device with the frequent battery changes.
It's cheap HDMI cable. I've heard people sometimes have problems with the cheap ones, but I didn't... it's digital so either it works or it doesn't. This one happened to work for me and was quite inexpensive.
This item worked neither on my Cassiopeia E-115 (running WINCE 3.0) NOR my IBM x20 laptop with Win 98SE. After 5 frustrating calls to their customer service, (to Linksys offices in CAL as well as the Philippines) I FINALLY reached a senior tech who told me that earlier builds of WINCE3.0 do not support this card and that the card is not designed for 98SE. (Win 2000 and above). Their packaging does not reflect this. To make matters worse, when I tried to uninstall the software from the PDA, it will not allow me to uninstall and the senior tech told me that they know this and the only way to uninstall the software is a hard reset of the PDA! The card went back for a refund and Linksys is out of my book for future purchases.
Installs easily. I get a slight blip ever once in while but overall, I love it. I bought one for my sis and she liked it so much, I bought myself one. I might not hook up the main tv because you don't receive HD on it but that was the only drawback I had.
I bought this charger and a lot of the ACCU batteries for work. We are using them in flashlights and NightVision goggles. This charger is great. It charges the batteries in a quick mode, then trickle charges.For us, that's great! We've got a small bin for new batteries, and one for used. When the charger is free, we put four more batteries on and walk away... It is really nice to not worry about when to take them off. And we have plenty, so we don't have to worry about the length of the charging cycle.This charger also will accomodate AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V. That's great!!! We can put our MiniMagLite batteries on the same charger as the D-Cell MagLite batteries! This is a really good buy, and I've saved a lot of money for our company using the ACCU system.
My Fujitsu Lifebook (which I loved!) died on me w/a shorted out motherboard that was impossible to access to fix (w/out the help of few $100s just to open her up). I found it just easier to purchase a new notebook than repair.Yes, the Powerbook was an expensive purchase. In retrospect, a 12" probably would have been fine. I also don't know that I need the DVD burner - but I have it.The speed is great. Th 80G is nice. The screen is superb. Resolution is wonderful. Set-up was a breeze, as was connection to my pre-existing wireless network. As always, Apple's packaging and design are flawless. The keyboard is wonderful (and I like the backlighting).Testing out iDVD was fun. 'Star Wars' looked great on the screen (ok, maybe a 12" wouldn't have cut it for something like that). Still lot more features to play with (iMovies, iPhoto, etc) that I won't/don't use everyday....but fun to have.Security is pretty sound - and was even talked out of purchasing a virus pack by the folks @ the Apple Store.Though I had an early version of a Mac, it's taking a bit of time to reacclimate to a non-windows unit. I have some issues w/the Mac version of Office - but that is for a software review later.Ok - so why only 4 Stars? I've decided it's very tough to give technology prodcuts 5 stars. I've done so in the past and been burned. But I've also decided not to review them immeidately anymore also. Had the Powerbook 2 mos and very happy w/it. In my mind - 5 star worthy. In print - I'll hedge my bets and stick w/ 4.
The machine sets up easily and works very nice until it locks up. I didn't really know what the problem was the first time when all of my controls locked up and all I got was a blank screen so I called Humax and got a replacement unit since mine was still under warranty. The replacement unit also locked up in less than five minutes when I was scanning through the channels. Then I saw the postings here regarding the station lock-up problems and tried to fix the replacement unit. With my machine, simply unplugging it won't reset the unit as it is still keyed in the same station that caused the lock-up in the first place. The fix is to unplug your coaxial cable, delete the problem station and then reconnect your antennae. In my case (signals from Empire State Bldg), only one station needed to be deleted. Lucky for me, it was a duplicate station so I am not missing out on any programming.Apparently the people answering the phone on the Humax end are not aware of this problem. They should send out some sort of notice with their set-up instructions.For those who are planning to install a UHF antenna in the attic, apparently you lose up to 50% of your signal when it is installed in an attic as compared to being on the outside.
Considering most pc's come with a less than stellar speaker system to begin with, these are a blessing. My computer came with Kinyos which should tell the reader what I had to deal with -- no bass, limited treble, and mid range(?).I plugged these in and was blown away by the sound quality. Not as good as my Onkyo stereo system but, then again, I didn't pay $400 for these speakers.On the down side, the volume control is a wheel type instead of a protruding button which means one hand to turn the knob and another to balance the speaker while you do it.Got mine for $55 at Sam's Club. Take for granted it's discontinued since Bose.com no longer lists it.
I just upgraded from the Rebel G (which was a great intro camera) and have been delighted. Just returned from a trip to Bora Bora - harsh environment, bumped around in bag, etc. Not a single problem - shot twenty rolls of film in a week without a hitch. It doesn't weigh as much as you might think (even with the battery pack) and is very easy to use. The dials are well thought out in position and function. You can P+S or do your own thing. Lots of powerful (and useful) features.The eye focus is interesting, but mostly a &quot;gee whiz&quot; thing. I use it only about 1/3 of the time. Impresses my friends; mostly useful for shots of people.The built in flash is very nice. I used it exclusively in Bora Bora (for a wedding) and got excellent results. Works great as a fill flash outside. Although I do suggest investing in an external flash.Overall it is a fantastic camera and I highly recommend it. I have been very pleased with it. Make sure to get the battery pack.
Christopher G.'s review is spot on.I'm using this brand/model of adapter on a Canon HF M31 and 2 HF M300s, with no noticible vignetting. It works great and cost so much less than the alternatives. And since it's a Sony, it's a higher quality product than some of the cheaper alternatives.
These are the best clothes for cleaning eyeglasses that I found. They don't leave a lot of lint. Howerver the red ones are a waste of money. They smear and When you wash them ( Just using Dawn in the sink ) the red dye runs out of them.A good buy unless you get a lot of red ones in the pack.
I have several of this product and I highly recommend it to businesss owners interested in high productivity output, dependability and full functionality in a keyboard. The diNovo edge is a full featured keyboard with integrated mouse, media, volume, web and a zoom control button that I've found to be very useful in enlarging screen text size. The keyboard is easy to install and is very realiable. I would like to see the optional numeric pad integrated into the product as well. I rate the product *****
Title says it all. I put them on my X51V a year or so ago and it's still pristine. They're slick (no stylus drag) and completely transparent. They do require slightly more pressure and I suspect they muddy positioning a little bit but it hasn't been a problem for me.By far the biggest downside is getting them installed. The backside is slightly tacky though the stickiness doesn't come off. It does attract any lint or dust around and once it gets on the backside it doesn't come off. No washing or wiping could budge it. The display must be absolutely perfectly clean and you need to be in a clean environment (I was amazed at the amount of lint the floated onto the display while I fitted the first one.)You also cannot touch the backside or you'll leave a fingerprint that will mock you until you replace the shield. I had to use tweezers and small screwdrivers and other bits to position the shield.All that and they're pricey but they're still the best units I've tried.
I bought this vcr&quot;GO VIDEO&quot; product and it's only a year old and both decks have decided to not play a picture.It has been cleaned and it was rarely used.I contacted customer service through email and I was told it had to be sent in to be repaired.WARRANTLY IS UP!Now most vcrs I have ever had last for years with no trouble.I definetly love the dual deck but not from GO VIDEO!!
I bought this laptop about 4 months ago and I am very pleased with it. Everything works great as advertised and I am very impressed with its wireless capabilities. All the peripheral devices that I plugged into it were instantly recognized and installed without me having to load any software. These included a wireless mouse, flash drive, and USB hub.There is a design problem with the laptop however. While working in Battery mode with wireless turned on, if you plug in the AC, it freezes. Nothing works it won't even turn off. The first time this happened to me it was scary but I found a solution. If you keep pressing the on/off switch for 5 seconds it will reset itself. The problem can be avoided by simply turning off wireless before plugging in AC, easily done since there is a mechanical switch to do this.My biggest dissapointment is with Toshiba support. The webpage doesn't mention anything about the wireless freeze, even though it's known issue by now. As far as resetting the computer they say to insert a pin into the reset hole like the old laptops. This laptop doesn't have a reset hole, you just have to press and hold the on/off switch.I highly recommend this laptop.
Thanks got it in prescribed time and am happy with it.Thanks,Bob
I was hesitant to buy it, but I'm pleasently surprised !Pros:- Transmitted Music from my laptop to my home theatre system, which is about 5 meters away. When I hit pause on my music, I hear absolute silence .. it's amazing ! No hiss.- Great transmitter basically, I'm keeping it although it has it's draw backs.Cons:- Packaging feels kind of cheap.- No digital controls or display, frequency is selected using a a set of switches according to the combination.- No fancy electronics in there to condition the audio input. You have to pick a good volume for the audio you send to it: if it's too loud, it will saturate and beats start to sound bad, and if it's too low you will have to turn your radio receiver up, and you start to pick up hiss from FM.I still love it.
Living in a college dorm can be quiet noisy and the noise-canceling feature from this set of AT QuietPoint headphones is really effective in putting you in a small world of your own. Of course you can still hear others when they are talking to you (when there's no music playing) because it's only meant to cancel out ambient noise but when music is playing, you can hardly hear others. I have yet to travel since I purchased this set but seeing that they specialize in low frequency background noise, I have no reason to suspect that they would be any less effective than they have already proven to be.When buying these, I also cross-shopped the Bose QC II/III's. I listened to both and actually found the Audio-Technica's to be superior in sound in some cases and equal in comfort. I am not an audiophile but can appreciate good sound and music. I felt the low end is stronger with the Bose headphones but the Audio-Technica headphones create crisper sound. This is not to say the AT's have a weak low end or that the Bose sounds muffled -- they both sound fantastic but each excels in said area marginally better. I have to say I was originally worried about the noise leakage others were complaining about but I've had absolutely no problems in a dead silent library and my roommate, who is very picky about noise, has not said a word.Ultimately, I decided on these because of pricing; Amazon's pricing fluctuates and I bought these at $100 plus shipping. I absolutely love these headphones with their comparable performance. I might consider the Bose headphones if they were only $20-30 more but at less than half the price, these AT headphones are an absolute steal.
My dad wanted a CD player that he could listen to music through headphones. I bought this item and the items Amazon recommended to buy with it. When it arrived, my dad 91, could not figure out how to put it together. When he did finally assemble the items the music was too loud. I live 3000 miles away, so I contacted the seller, who immediately walked my dad through assembly and said he would get back with him. The seller was very respondent and was willing to do whatever was needed to make the item work. I realized that maybe the batteries were not in place correctly. Actually, one of the batteries still had plastic on it. So, yes, he can vary the volume and the items work great. The seller responded quickly and a few times trying to work out the problem. He was actually looking into finding headphones with volume control on them. This was not necessary after the battery problem was discovered.
This garbage, like everything else offered by TigerDirect didn't work for Sata. It died after a week or so.
I purchased this case for the $40 full price at CompUsa; that's rather pricey but better than the other choices they had.The Good: The outer case is sturdy, and the leather sleeve for the Nano is great; it stays on quite well and doesn't interfere with any of the iPod functions.The Bad: There really isn't room in the case for earbuds, let alone the cord to sync to iTunes. And the protective film? IMO it's junk! The one that came with my purchase wouldn't curve around the edges so it didn't make a good seal at the vertical edges and didn't make a smooth cover with no bubbles over the window. It didn't stay on, with the edges catching on everything. When I complained, they sent me another shield, but it had the same problem. I tossed both of them.
I have battled with the e310 for too long.The memory keeping time seems to be a few hours rather than as promised in the pack.If I dont keep it on charge at all times, I loose all info in the main memory - only documents saved in the memory card are kept.Yes it looks sexy, yes it has some nice features and a nice screen but it is of no use to me whatever.I bought my e310 in the USA, I am now back living in the UK. Toshiba UK have been no help whatsoever.I used to have an HP Jornada 510 - a much more basic PDA, but at least it had back-up batteries to avoid loosing all of your information.
Crisp and high resolution, pocket size, very convenient for A/V hook up to TV and Computer. very good bright resolution at night.little expensive then other competitors. IT'S WORTH MONEY THAT SPEND.
I bought this for the hardware firewall. I got version 2, not 3. Amazon and (Amazon vendor) J&R; listings did not indicate version.I use it for two networked PC's and the firewall: no more, no less.
I love the Skullcandy brand. They just have good sound quality. I bought these for my kids because the earbuds just don't fit in their little ears, it's just uncomfortable. The Icon headphones take lot of abuse and keep working great. The sound quality on these is good, not quite as good as an in ear bud, but these are not the noise canceling headphones. They are made out of a plastic that is very forgiving. You can roll these up and tuck them in your pocket and they wont snap on you. If you bend them the wrong way I'm sure they would break but my kids haven't been able to damage them so far (6yrs and 9yrs). The speakers are strong so I have to tell my kids not to turn the music up too loud. Skullcandy has an awesome warranty too although we have never had to use it. If they ever are damaged you can send them in and lets say your kid did snap them in two or cut the cord with some scissors. Skullcandy will replace them for 50% off MSRP.
There were no drivers to make it work with windows Vista so I had to return it. This a a bummer for Xerox.
After I used my new ipot for a month my feeling is....not uesr friendly as I though. My personal feeling is it should be easy to load my MP3 into my ipot without any software, but it costs many confuse (may be I'm too old)I cannot transfer my video to my ipot and I have to search any available software to tranfer my video file to my ipot. Some software doesn't work fine and i-tune isn't transfer file too.
Setup seemed easy enough but when I couldn't get the unit to connect to my network I called SMC technical support. They couldn't get it to connect either. They thought the unit may be defective but said there wasn't anything they could do to help. They also said it would not work to connect my HD-XA2 to the internet even though it is supposed to allow gaming units, etc. to connect. I returned it and bought the Linksys Wireless N Game Adapter. It cost more but after 5 min. it was setup and working without issues. My HD-XA2 connects to the internet without problem. This unit allows a faster connection to the network than the previous Linksys game adapter.
ES UN PRODUCTO ECONOMICO Y DE MUY BUENA CALIDAD, ES UNA BUENA SOLUCION PARA USUARIOS BASICOS
This is a relatively speedy USB drive and works fine. I'd be happy to have more of them. The $10 rebate is slow to arrive, though, so be patient if you are expecting one.
I had a short amount of experience with this unit, though that is all I needed. All of the functions do work, as advertised.However, the turntable function is horrendous. I didn't know anything about turntables and I can chalk up my purchase of this to that ignorance. The needle arm puts entirely too much pressure on vinyl, thus causing unneeded friction and pressure and resulting in, you guess it: scratched records! I couldn't have played a given record more than 15 times through, which it was probably far less than that in reality, and now many are needlessly popping and crackling AND squeaking because of scratches because of this record player. Two Rachel's records of mine are stat-icky the whole time, and my first Book's LP has scratches here and there.This is concerning new LP's however, maybe older ones that have already seen their hay-day would be more fitting candidates to go on this platter. However older LPs are usually more rare, so you might not want to risk your cherished memories with this thing (also if you have old old LPs it could be assumed that you know something about turntables, in which you wouldn't even consider this item).If you're looking for a turntable, this simply is not what you're looking for. It will ruin your vinyl. It's that simple. If you're looking into venturing into the (better) world of vinyl, don't waste your time with something like this. Go for the Sony PS-LX350H or the 250H (which has a built-in pre-amp I believe, good if you don't want to buy a receiver).Hope this helps someone avoid a bad purchase.
These batteries really hold a charge. I'm using them in my camera and I have not had to charge them back up yet. I've had it since Christmas and I take a LOT of pictures. Usually I whole have had to charge up the camera twice by now. Loving it.
This 30gb ipod's new selling price is $1,999.99. Who the hell would actually pay this price when you can buy a regular 30gb ipod for a fraction of the price. Of the "special edition" items out there this is probably the worst, ever. "Oh, but it has U2's signatures on the back of it," U2 sucks and so do you.
This laptop runs XP perfectly, and it has built-in wireless web connection.It's one of the laptops that has improved my confidence in their stability.There haven't been many reviews for this PC, but I was still perfectly satisfied.
I was sceptical that this cable would do the trick of connecting my Dell Inspiron 14z with Windows 7 to my Philips flatscreen because everywhere else was charging around 20 dollars for what appears to be a similar product. But it arrived in 5 days from order to dooormat, and works fine, both in picture quality and sound. I rarely take the time to write reviews, but sometimes you feel like you have to give something back and let others know about a great deal!
These headphones are the least durable sports headphones I have ever owned. They do possess a good sound and unlike other headphones, it's tough to block any sound or music with too much sweat.BUT, BUT, BUT...I just broken my second set. They are made of a really brittle plastic so they are not good for any kind of more intense working out.
Great bargain and great price. Works great for use in a digital camera (mine Canon S5) although not sure if it makes a difference that it is the super fast version. Might be a little more muscle than I need but at $35 who cares.
The current S2 Sports CD players have those fragile little controls (that's a handle?). The model(s) replaced had a tough little joy strap and a durable, adjustable wrist strap. For all the minor improvements on the inside, the control and carrying arrangements where a great leap backward... only proving that Sony embraces planned obsolesence.My S2 (D-SJ301) only just required adjustment as it reaches ten (10!) years of age. One simply doesn't sell very many replacements for a product that doesn't break.Sony D-SJ301 S2 Sports CD Walkman
My first 20D has seen a lot of use. It belonged to my parents who are very active professional photographers. The 20D I bought from them (in order to help them finance better and more capable cameras) still works well enough to be a second or back-up camera.The "new" 20D which I received from EZCORP is in fantastic condition! My friends and family will think I had the old camera completely reconditioned... but wait, it's my "new" camera! The old one is still good and right here!I bought a second 20D because I like my 20D and I wanted a new lens and a backup camera. I feel like I won the lottery!Canon 20D, only 8 meg/pixels but still makes better images than my 14 m/pixel point-n-shoot!
awesome video sound is great wifi doesnt realy work because i dont know any other people with zunes
I bought these to attach my Audioquest type 8 cables to my Pass Labs amp. If you have very stiff or thick cables I would not try to use these, too difficult to bend the strands down for the crimp lock. These are designed for multi-strand with many thin strands.Second, do not try to bend the spades to get a different angle. I tried cause they were sticking up too far to clear my amp's cable connection wingnuts. They snap off.Know your equipment and cables before you buy these, would be great for typical Monster cable.
ORDERED WITH SAME MODEL IN BLACK AND ORANGE. RED MODEL DID NOT INCLUDE PLUGS FOR CELL PHONE CHARGER(!!!), WHICH IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE CHOSE THIS MODEL AS OPPOSED TO FR 200, FOR EXAMPLE.
No problems with these labels. Used to use the 8x11 sheets and peel as I needed to, but that got tiresome real quick. Having a roll of labels makes on demand printing so much more friendly!
I bought one of these cases for my Garmin nuvi 700 series. Fits nicely and securely. Also has room for the vehicle power cable. Won't hold the windshield or other mount. Nicely made at $13-$15.
I bought the higher powered handsets hoping I could use them on hikes. Well, it seems they work up to about 500 yards if there are no mountains or buildings in the way. I bought four of them, and tried to use them in Yosemite. We almost never could talk to each other (only when we were within line of sight, which was useless).
This is a great deal, great price I shopped around and was so glad to find it here, arrived in record time
First off I could not find the product in stores or online. It was almost like they could not make them fast enough.I finally ordered it online and was so excited to have it I requested next day delivery.Problem #1: The lighter interface is bulky and would not fit my ford ranger ash tray. I had to buy a special adapter.Problem #2: As promised above every 15 or so minutes you get a empty pause. I can almost live with this since I'm more interested in quantity over quality.Problem #3: If I burn a cdr and then attempt to tack on more mp3 files these files (apparently) can't be read by the player.Problem #4: I have been unable to get it to read cd-rw cds. It spins and spins and finally says error. If I can't resolve this I will return the product.I'm running a Pacific Digital Corp mitsumi cr-4802te with NTI pro 3.5.8 software. Newer CD readers have no problems reading my CDRWs.
I wasn't sure about buying such a cheap shower radio, since all of the other ones I saw were quite a bit more money, but I'm glad I spent the ten bucks on this one. It works great and it is simple which is all I wanted. You can listen to am/fm clearly and the knobs are easy to turn with your wet fingers; it feels durable, and it hangs nicely over my shower rod. I think that for only ten bucks this qualifies as a five star product! :)
To this day, I don't get why people bother buying any other router. Cisco/Linksys hit one out of the park with this router. I have three of them now and not because some have failed but I am using the others as a repeater and a bridge (with other firmware).Newer generations of routers are becoming more like new versions of Madden NFL football. Same thing, more gimmicks to make people buy them. This is a simple yet feature loaded device that is continuously reliable for long periods of time. I have had all kinds of other routers before this one that have to be rebooted once a week at least, this one has been going strong for 3 months with no signs of trouble. Also, it is wireless G. So what? I bet your internet connection isn't faster than this thing can transmit. This is the gimmick that really sells routers. Everyone wants the next gen router that has 100000000mbps transfer speeds with 10 bands. Well, that's great if you are transferring files internally but when it comes to your internet connection, it doesn't matter. You are always limited to that speed. Also, the only benefit of an N router vs this one is the range although the range on this one isn't bad at all.Next upside is the fact that you can customize the firmware with third party versions which enable things such as turning it into a repeater and a bridge.With all that said, this is the router to buy. It's cheap, loaded with features, easily expandable for the technically inclined, and easily set up by those who aren't. Buying another router is just silly.
I just received this device today and these are my first impressions:Depending on how high you set your chair, you might find that this device will cause undue strain in your ankles. The pads are too sensitive for the weight of your legs so as a result you have to lift and angle your foot above the pad during idleness. This gets very tiresome after a few minutes. I'm still experimenting on alternate methods.Looking at the picture, I thought this device would be at least large enough to accomodate both feet comfortably. However, it is way smaller than you think to the point where you end up using one foot for all the button rather than two. If you do use both feet, you will have a problem working the middle footpad as it is very close to the other two pads and therefore crowded by both your feet.On the plus side, it does control the left, middle and right mouse buttons as advertised without affecting the performance of your computer mouse. You can easily ignore the footpads and still use the mouse buttons. I have not as yet tried to program the footpads as a hotkey. Maybe later.I'll update after a weeks of usuage and see if there is much improvement... I certainly hope so.
It took awile to set up. It would not work, or display city streets until I purchased the memory card. Only $50. Also purcahse the car charger, $20. Without these extra items, you will find yourseld somewhat upset w/ this item. Other than that, it works great, easy to use, and is easy to read. Really worth it!!
I bought this device to use with the Toshiba Bluetooth Headphones. The adapter works great (so do the headphones), and the software was very easy to use and install under both Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server.The protocol stack included works just fine with the Toshiba headphones.It's about the size of a small thumbdrive and weighs next to nothing.[...]
This MP3 player is amazing!! It's a little tough at first to get it started but you get the hang of it and it's better than an ipod because they fit more songs for a much lesser price!! I love this MP3 player.*Katie*
My PC has Windows Vista as an operating system and I had no problem installing this product on Vista.
Bought this because I moved into a new home, and one of the speakers was bad. Bought the Dual Brand, I actually wanted the next model up which was more expensive but Amazon was out of stock, so I settled on this model. What a pleasant surprise! It cost me less money than what I wanted, but the performance delivered MORE than what I was expecting. Unless you want to blow away your neighbors with sound, this one will do the trick when you just need to do it every once in a while. Nice clear, crisp sound. Worth every penny.
I've tried them all, the last one was the Sony--I thought about as good and durable as it was going to get, until this one. Better construction, better water resistant construction, better sound and much better reception. Easy to use. Looks great.
I was thoroughly disappointed with Panasonic for the first time.I have purchased many products from them and have NEVER had a problem; so when I saw this phone I was happy. It looks great, has many features that one would love but, DITTO, the phone is awful. I have purchased 2 batteries and they still don't work, so I think it is the phone!!When I called, they told me to make sure the charging poles were clean (without dust or anything). Ha ha, forget it. I am looking for a phone now and am totally ignoring Panasonic.
We have used this at our design firm for three years, and it has been flawless. Amazing pictures, great features, excellent usability in terms of downloading from the memory stick. The tilt feature is very useful for shooting low or when you have to shoot over the top of someone's head (great for those auto show pictures when that guy just won't move out of the way!)I've used it at home as well with my Mac, and the downloading is just as simple. Just plug the USB cable in and there you go.Recently we decided to get a "new" camera for home, and purchased one of the new sony digital cameras, the P71. It is rated at a much higher megapixel, but immediately I noticed the pictures were nowhere near as good as with the trusty f505. We took it back right away and came here to buy a used f505.Don't be fooled by "megapixels", you can have a ton but if they are all shot through a tiny lens, the pictures just can't be that good. The size of the lens on the dsc-f505 is huge, and it really shows in the photos. An excellent camera.
The first thing to do is to remember you are buying a speaker system that is ($$$) dollars. This is a good amount of money for most, but in the world of audio this is nothing. So you will have varying people saying varying things about this system. I am a novice however I took shopping for a speaker system very seriously. I went to all the electronic chains (Circuit City, Best Buy, Audio King, Sears) in the area and in this price range this system blew away the competition. The only one that came close was the speaker system with the Onkyo HT-650. However, its speakers where huge and we wanted speakers that would not stand out.The thing to know about this system is that you are getting a great sub, which is a good building block for any system. The center channel and the satellites are good as well, but not as clean and crisp as the Bose and other higher end speakers. Still, we listen to a wide variety of music and we enjoy listening to it all. We have never had a good sound system so ever time we listen to a CD its like listening to it for the first time. Plus, it plays movies great.If you can't afford the higher end like us, then this is a great system to give a chance. We are very pleased with our decision.One last tip, is that if you are looking for more reviews, check out the HKTS 5. This is the previous model made by Harman Kardon and according to them these speakers are the exact same, they have just upgraded the speaker wire and attachments.
The player is awesome!!! Feels good in your hand, fm radio w/recording, easily put music on it w/windows media or creative, works w/napster and many other sites, & awesome picture quality!! You can even change the background to a pic or one of the 6 themes!! I have the black player w/ green background, soooo cool!! Before I bought it i researched for hours comparing it to ipods online, and in my friends hands, and creative definately is better; clearer pic, sound quality, radio, and the ability to transfer songs onto it quickly and easily. One of my friend's ipod's hard drive crashed, another's click wheel stopped working, 3 others' ipod's freeze a lot. Ive had my creative longer than all of those ppl and have not run into any problems.
The headphones stay on while I'm jogging which is enough for me to give it a 5-star review. The only criticism I have is that they do not drown outside noises, so I have to really crank them up when cars go by on my route. By the way, don't be put off by the green color. I think they look cool. They are not as bright as they appear. Anyway, they're easy to find in your gym bag!
I have Windows ME and this printer absolutely gave me headaches. I couldn't print. The drivers hung my computer. I finally decided to return it. When HP says it supports ME, they should make sure that is the case.
We replaced our 10+ year Onkyo 6 disc CD player with this newer version,works great. Totally enjoying it. Thanks.
The Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster works very well - I have been quite happy about its performance compared to others that I've had. Delivery was also prompt.
This product did not work for me at all. I live in a metropolitan area, and I think that was the biggest problem. It needs a station that plays nothing but static, and that is hard to find in densely populated areas. It may work for you if you live in the middle of Ohio's cornfields.
Ok, I've gotten to be quite familiar with the wireless LinkSys products and their misleading descriptions. I have written reviews already for the Linksys WPC11 Wireless-B Notebook Adapter and the Linksys WUSB11 Wireless-B USB Network Adapter and could have saved some time by just going to the source of the problem: The Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless-B Cable/DSL Router.Installation of the router is the easiest part, I don't know what the big fuss is. If this is the first time you've ever tried to add any &quot;after-market computer parts&quot; to your PC, then it may be a new experience, but not difficult. It's as simple as plugging everything in and downloading the Set-up on the included CD. It's not that hard people, c'mon, just read the directions it comes with.Now that I've tried to destroy that myth, here's a true problem with this product: Poor Wireless Range of Adaptors from the Router. I've used this product for about 5 months or so and was a bit disappointed with the signal strength of my computer connected to the adapter after the first hour of using it each time. When you first plug in the adapter to the network, its signal strength is described as &quot;excellent&quot;. Not too long after, it drops to &quot;good&quot; to &quot;poor&quot; in a matter of 20 minutes. After that such time, the signal would constantly cease to work, but then to kick back up to the &quot;poor&quot; signal strength every few minutes.I would have to make the prediction that my router and adapter are no further than 100 ft apart and one floor difference in my house. The product details on this site describe it to having 300ft range indoors. I would expect that the signal strength would not fade to minimal or none after viewing that description, but after short usage or minimal intereference (i.e. a person walking by the adapter[s]) the signal should not (but does) lose most if not all its signal strength.However, a month ago I decided to try using the LinkSys Wireless-B Signal Booster (WSB24) in the attempt to boost my signal to the my PC adapter and laptop adaptor. It was an extremely easy &quot;piggy-back&quot; set up to my Wireless Router, and wouldn't you know it, the adapter has been working like a charm ever since. The average signal strength is now mostly &quot;very good&quot;, every now and then rising to &quot;excellent&quot; or falling to &quot;good&quot;.I give this product 3 stars because the adapters work great 50 ft or less from the router to the adapter(s), but it's irritating and aggravating that I have to spend more money and more time to improve this product's performance ($50 for a booster!) to improve it's range to 100ft. Unfortunately, I don't think Amazon sells this product anymore. I got mine at Circuit City.
Cheaper, fits perfect in camera and the charge lasts. Can't beat it for the price.
You must own this if you use a GPS in the city. This software works on your computer for exploring any street in the nation, and the data can be uploaded to the GPS unit and placed on the card. This allows you to use the data in conjunction with real time position information on the GPS. The software is great, and the road data is very accurate. If you want to go hiking or camping get the topo or roads and rec maps.
It only took about a 1/2 hour to setup all my components, web setup page and remote worked perfectly. I did not have to make one change, I found it easier to setup then your standard universal remote. Great product!
The lens I recieved is wonderful. The only problem was that it did not come with the adapter ring to fit my camera (S9100). The adapter must go to some other model. I called customer service in New York and they told me to call back the next day, as the man answering the phone didn't know what to do. Same thing the next day. I ended up buying the adapter at a local store. The lens its self though takes wonderful pictures. Its just 47th street photos customer service that sucks.
First, this is an absolutely superb eyepiece in the Tele-Vue/Al Nagler tradition.Its best qualities are its outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness, color rendition in the 80+ FOV range, and its compact size and light weight.It's negative qualities are the (claimed) 10-mm eye relief is not (eyeglass users simply cannot use this eyepiece)and it's a little uncomfortable to use (for me--a non-eyeglass user)when observing with my antique UNITRONS);its' rubber eyecup should be made bigger with a larger lens cap.Its' $300.+ price tag (new) is very steep.
Since I workout and do cardio six days/week, I rely on my music to keep me motivated. These headphone have very little bass which, for me, make for a weak sound. With other headphones (like the ones that came with my iPod) I normally have the volume at about 75%. In order to achieve the same volume with the Senheiser's I had to crank it up to 95-100%. While they did stay in my ears, I was constantly messing with the green cord (trying to straighten it out) which was very long and never lost it's springy, curled-up shape.
I regret the need to give this product such a low rating, however, they have been quite a pain since the day I purchased them. In terms of sound quality, they're great. No complaints. It's the cord design and configuration that has me in fits every time I put them on. The left and right earphones are on an uneven split (the left ear piece has about 3 inches of cord where the right ear has about 12"). This is quite an awkward configuration, particularly considering the remaining cord length is so short that you can't actually have your music device anywhere lower than a chest or arm pocket. The extension cord is ridiculously long (so long that the earphones will actually drag below my knees when taken out of my ears even after being looped through my shirt up from my waist). The extension connection is also heavy, so it tugs on the left ear piece when not secured in some way to an article of clothing.
Have had this about a year now and WOW... for $99 on sale it does it all. Who ever thought you could one day copy-print-scan and fax easily for $99? All functions have been used at least 6 times... we have made 5,000 copies and printed at least 1,000 pages. Take a close look at this 5610... we are quite pleased.
Kind of crappy... seems cheaply made. Cord to attach to TV does not screw in properly
I needed these to work from home, I no longer work at that company, but I am using it on my current job. This headset is well worth the price I paid. I have no complaints what-so-ever.
I love the size. It's perfect for jogging. The down side of these small devices is they're hard to find if you misplace them. I'm still learning all the ins and outs of this device. I took off one star because user-friendliness is not what I expected with Apple's reputation. Guess I'm just lazy and don't like having to go through the help menu. I maxed out on my free space, so I deleted songs to free up space. iTunes wouldn't let me add new songs even though it indicates that I have more than enough free space. I may have to restore and start over again.One BIG word of warning. I installed the 6/23/06 update and my iPod stopped working. I spent hours and hours trying to fix the problem. Apparently others have run into the same problem. If this happens to you, go directly to the discussion forum to find the fix. The general fixes on their website doesn't solve the problem. I don't know why Apple is making buggy software updates available for downloads.
I placed this order to obtain accessories for my Ipod Touch at a good price. The price is incredible and the each piece performs its function. The only complaint I have (and it is a minor one) is the Retractable Cable is not very long. Not the manufacturers fault, but could have been made clearer in the ad. Otherwise, I am very happy!
When I first bought this 4 years ago, it cost me 499 bucks and was pretty darn amazing. Nowadays, it's showing it's age compared to the newer incarnations like the Archos 5 and 7, etc but this unit is built solidly, it's held up to abuse and the screen looks nice and bright and is durable. I still use mine from time to time, thought it's plagued with issues because the batteries for this thing last about a year before rapidly losing capacity. I've never had too much trouble with it locking up but if you save an HD MP4 file on it, it locks it up because it's trying to thumbnail the video. It's not meant for HD though, just DVD resolution files.
Awful - cheap, volume doesn't go very high, eject takes forever and makes horrible scrunching sound every time you close it no matter how slowly, buttons depress so hard I had to use my thumb, if you don't push down hard and hold buttons the tape tries to move but doesn't, the machine keeps stopping in the middle of playback, had to keep resetting every time I unplugged it (and the reset button on the bottom of the machine, need a pointed pen or something to push it) - enough?! Amazon nicely took it back, offered me refund or replacement - I need a recorder for work, so am desparate and opted for the replacement. Buttons on new one work quite a bit better and it doesn't keep shutting off during playback, eject process not quite so bad - BUT, it's still cheaply made and doesn't work nearly as smoothly as my 15-year-old Radio Shack recorder. So don't buy this unless you can't find another (I couldn't - radio shack doesn't have similar product anymore).
I have been using B&W; filters for over 20 years - so, I can't really compare it with others.I keep on buying B&W; filters because of the quality of material, the absence of glare and the safety that even in a wide angel view, there will be no shade in the edges.Can you get the same quality from a cheaper filter? maybe YES! but I am not going to be the first one that tries it out.
I recently purchase items ( Panasonic Cordless Telephone Battery HHR-P104A/1B ) through Amazon.com.Although initially misunderstand about the free postage, get charges at the final stages. Amazon reverse the fees straight away after I complain.A+ for quick servicesA+ for keeping their promisesSummary up, I should recommence everyone should use Amazon.com
This phone has great sound for the price... sometimes.At first, it was hard to tell how to rate the sound in this, because it seems to vary depending on what I plug it into. When I listen to MP3s from my computer, this thing seems muddy and bass-heavy, and I prefer using my old Sony Walkman phones (MDR-027), cheap though they are. On the other hand, when I listen to MP3s from my phone (a Moto W233 Renew), the new Koss phones sound perfectly fine, and the old Sony sounds hopelessly tinny -- much like the earbuds that the phone came with. It's as if the two sources are playing the same music with drastically different EQ... but it's not only that, because it sounds like there's distortion changes too. I don't understand it. Something to do with impedance, maybe.After a little fiddling with the computer, the problem doesn't seem as bad -- I'm not hearing the distortion that was appearing before, and it's not as muddy, though it's still bass heavy, and less clear than the same track played from my phone. Whatever the problem is, I'd guess it's probably not the headphones' fault.So anyway, in at least one context, the Koss really sounds very good, and transforms my phone as a music player from a joke into something very usable. And it does quite well at producing strong volume from a battery-powered source. And price-wise, it's quite a value for that level of sound quality.(Note: if your phone, like mine, uses a 2.5mm jack, you'll need an adapter. Maybe one with a microphone in it, in case a call comes in. I have one such from Sanyo, which is very cheap and flimsy... hopefully something better is available.)Where this headphone is lacking is in its comfort level and construction quality. It pinches your head too hard (but it seems to be possible to deform the plastic to be looser), and the ear pads are smallish and easily moved off-center (which affects the tonal balance). Those can be worked around, but there's one problem I don't know what I can do about: the hinges attaching the earpieces to the headband are loose and not smooth, and they MAKE CREAKING NOISES whenever you shift your head or move your jaw! Once you start noticing it, it gets quite annoying. Maybe I can, like, pack the little hinge sockets with wax paper or something. But mainly, if I want to listen to music with these, I just do so while lying very still.
This is a fantastic product that did exactly what it's meant to do. It's also sturdy, and much better quality than other extenders I've had.
I didn't expect much from this fairly cheap subwoofer: I wanted a subwoofer for my home theater, and that's it. I was impressed with all of the options built-into the subwoofer. There is a "super-bass" option in addition to the usual volume option. There's a power button to turn it off without having to unplug it. The bass is directed downward which is exactly as one would want a subwoofer. There are RCA type plugs on the back so be sure your stereo receiver uses this type of connection. Pleasantly happy with the sound.
This router is worth every penny. I have always had success with D-Link routers. I purchased the DIR-655 to replace another D-Link wireless router that I used daily for almost 4 years before it unfortunately ceased to work correctly anymore. I have not had any issues with this router and I am able to wirelessly link multiple computers and other devices like a Sony PSP with great internet surfing speed. I only wish my cable modem and internet provider could broadcast at a higher rate of speed (100 Mbps)because it is clear that this router could handle it. I highly recommend this product to anyone.
The iris pen scanner says that it needs a USB port and CD drive. Unfortunately, they failed to mention that most USB drives do not have enough power to run the Iris pen's scanner. I tried 2 computers and called technical support 3 times. Each time it was the same story... not enough power. I told them that I had a brand new, expensive computer with only 2 other USB devices hooked up and he still said it wasn't enough. Anyway, I had to return mine and I would highly suggest looking for another product because the Iris Pen Scanner does not live up to its claims.
I didn't check the DSL speed before/after but I checked that it was a 4-wire going into the dsl router (Qwest PK5000Z) prior to purchasing and when the extension arrived it still worked perfect.
This is actually a Radio Shack brand cable according to the plastic box it came in. Quick delivery.
There are really little instructions(about a 3 page mini insert) They don't tell you download updates before you enter new info otherwise it wipes out everything. Certain funtions only work in certain modes, like mph you are travelling, this doesn't show if you are using directions you punched in, still haven't figure out how to get school zones etc. nor are they any explainations of functions such as detour, etc. The voice is fairly loud, you have to play with it if you want to look at it with north at the top, other wise whatever direction you are travelling will show as up, the shortest distance vs the fastest route is not very accurate(mapqust does better there)Cigarette adapter died after about 3 weeks Garmin was good at replacing it, but I still pick up an extra off of ebay to be sure. Would like to see notes somewhere so that extra info could be typed in such as an addresses phone number.Yes I am glad that I bought it as the night srcreen is really good, could use better nti glare for the daytime
first of all, the Amazon price was the least expensive price between Best Buy and Frys Electronics. I have had the product for about six months now and it works quite well. Very strong signal, very clear.
This printer is a really great printer, expecially for its size and weight. It is perfect if you want to save space in your home. Not meant as a high volume office printer, it is perfect for home and student use, especially when those dorm room do not have a lot of space.
i purchased an ipod shuffle for less than one month, thinking of good quality i dont mind paying more, but to my surprise apple product starts to deteriotate in quality. My ipod shuffle keeps on blinking green/amber and was not recognised in my imac. The worst part, i cannot update or restore the ipod. I feel regret buying something not worth the money
I use my m515 religiously... It does everything I could want it to do. And, it integrates with Mac OS X without a problem. It synchronizes with iCal, Address Book, and Mail using Apple's iSync Conduit and the AppleMail Conduit. If you use Microsoft Entourage, it works with that too. Apart from managing my schedule and contacts, I use mine to take notes in class, play games, or even read books (on long car trips or flights). It even has a vibrating alert to get your attention if you're in class or in a meeting. Despite its size, the little wonder is extremely rugged. You won't hurt it by dropping it. And, it's very comfortable in your hand. I highly recommend this to anyone, particularly very active people always on the go.
This is a very good lens that will fit in your canon ring!! Dont look for anything else, but this one!! (More expensive that others, but it has the job done!)
This is solid speaker wire. The fool who writes that it's 9 feet short and gives it one star are the kind of people who ruin what would be normal ratings.
Got it just today. Could not test the device because it is still charging. It did not recognize my 4GB Micro SD card at first. I had to install Rockbox from an opensource software site. now it is working fine with my 8GB Micro SD. I am not sure of the battery life. will keep you posted.Update 1st September: I left the fully charged device for 5 days. then i played it for 10 hours at full volume and gave up testing. i didn't expect such a long play time. now, back to charge. happy happy till now.i don't know why the link to rockbox has been removed by amazon. if u can't find it by google, let me know.
Sony ICD-P520 Digital Voice Recorder with 256 MB Built-in Flash Memory and USBAwesome product! Great item for the cost.
Don't expect a professional quality kit when you buy this, BUT for $26.99, this is very worth it. It took me just minutes to assemble and even shorter time disassembling. I'm a beginner/hobbyist and I'm very satisfied with this as my very 1st lighting kit.
Great amp, bought for my wife's Jeep. She loves it. Thanks Amazon for quick shipping and best price.
I bought this Palm to replace my Palm IIIc which I dropped on the floor.OK, I felt a bit of disappointment at the color display, and was even more enraged when a month later the m515 came out. Man, 16MB for the same price? And a better screen?Why do I give this 5 stars, even though I'm complaining?Because this little thing is my whole life. The screen is always readable wherever I am, no matter what type of light is around. I find it fast and reliable, and since I got my 16MB expansion card, I always have room for more stuff. Also, my USB cradle makes sync'ing fast and swift.I am a heavy user of Palm. I take my meeting notes in it (I am quite a quick Graffiti writer), I have about 6 databases in there, games for every mood on the expansion card. I take it for shopping (HandyShopper is great), I manage my motorcycle club contacts and calendar in it and I even go as far as having my cookbook fully downloaded into it. The screen light may be a drawback, but I also found that my battery stays alive so much longer than with my Palm IIIc that the trade-off is a fair bargain.I love the fact that it's so slim and light. A friend of mine switched her old Palm III for a Compaq iPaq, and after playing with my m505 for some 20 minutes, she's switching back to Palm. Of course, now she's getting a m515, but it was my m505 that convinced her.Regrets? None whatsoever.
This stand raises my monitor to the prefect height. I have my 15" MacBook Pro on a laptop cooler inside the stand. If you use your laptop primarily as a desktop then this set up works well. But if you remove the laptop often, it's kind of a pain plugging in (and unplugging) all the cables (monitor, usb, headphone etc...) when the laptop is inside the stand. If you have the desks pace, it's easier to keep the laptop outside the stand.
I love my printer. I have more than a year with this printer and I am very happy with it. If you need a PSC printer and you have the space in your desk, you'll probably love it too-
The Netgear router hooked up to our main PC (XP operating system) works awesome! Our internet is so fast. But when I set up the Netgear adapter to our other PC (Vista operating system) I've had so many problems.
Worked like a charm on a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara!!! Installed a double din Pioneer touchscreen and was a perfect fit!!!
I understand the frustration that other reviewers have experienced with this tripod. It feels cheap and rickety. After six months of moderate use, I can report that mine still works and I have had no catastrophic failures or even a tipped over scope. Of course, I have been extra gentle with the tripod because of its lousy reputation. The legs still fully extend and none of the cheap plastic locks have come off. One of the rubber end points came off during my last excursion, but some super glue and duct tape saw the tripod back to full form.The bottom line is that it works for my Meade ETX-60 and with some extra care it may actually last a while, so long as I do not mind a few band-aid fixes.
I am really disappointed I am back on Amazon after only using these on and off for 10 months. Considering I take very good care of my earbuds (do not bend the wires, etc.) I would NOT recommend these unless you want great sound for only a few months.
the lag that was previously mentioned is very real. in addition, when using this in conjunction with a laptop, the drivers cause an error on every boot up, resulting in a 5-7 minutes boot up cycle. hibernation is nothing more than a memory, as when restoring from hibernation, the drivers cause a blue screen and then a reboot. the drivers also disable the "tap" feature on my laptop mousepad...why? i have no idea, but it works fine once i uninstall the logitech drivers.no driver updates are available and my laptop works the way it used to when i uninstall the drivers.i didn't even have the patience to call the logitech helpdesk - what would they tell me? "please reinstall the drivers"? "please be sure the connections are tight", etc? all of which i've tried...as of today, the keyboard is only responding with every 5th or 6th character i type in...i'm returning it today as well...
Picked this up for my daughter, for college. It was very easy to install and set up. Most low cost printers are designed to use a lot of ink, if you're not familiar with computers. It's just a fact of life. How do you think they sell them so cheap? You need to print at lower quality settings.
I purchased this for my 2 year old daughter because she always wants to listen to her older sister's and my expensive MP3 players. Rather than risk having her break the expensive players, I decided to buy her an inexpensive alternative.This radio was perfect. Low price and surprisingly better quality than expected. Durable enough to take abuse from a 2 year old and continue working. Both AM and FM stations are picked up fairly well if they're local. Sound quality is pretty good.My 2 year old managed to rip off one of the ear buds right away by sitting on it because the wire is very thin. I replaced the ear buds and haven't had a problem since.Definitely worth the low price.
Can't comment on the quality of the filter, I ordered it and after waiting a week I called. Then I'm told "sorry, it's out of stock" and they had no idea if they would get one in. Said they a called 5 dealers and Germany, nothing available. I would not have written a review but I see it's still listed as available. Beware.UPDATE: Now have this filter. It does a very nice job and I can recommend the quality. Upgraded to 4 stars ****
This lense is not all I thought it was. It functions okay but the equivalent in another brand would have been a better choice. I now know why the price was reduced to $99. If I knew then what I know now I would have spent more and bought something else, or only paid $70 because thats what it is worth.
i can charge my phone and listen to music with this so it works out perfect plus it has a better connection to the radio instead of the radio connectors that play through a channel. Older ideas are sometimes better
I bought this unit a little over a year ago. I thought this was the coolest thing , I was able to record TV shows just like a VCR. This unit is not so easy to use, my wife just never quite got the hang of it, yet can work the VCR just fine. Everything that you might want to do with this thing is on the remote. Then the problems started happening,. "Disc Errors" These are very discouraging,, after spending hours recording stuff to find that your time was just wasted. Then it started "Not reading pre-recorded discs". It also has trouble if you want to "Skip to chapters toward the end of the disc". I have hadit in for repair 2 times under warranty, and now since that ran out my last visit to the repair center was the last straw. The repair of the unit requires the DVDR laser system to be replaced. The cost is $683.00 which is $134.00 more than I paid for the unit new! I called Philips to try to get some help, but they tell me that the cost of repair parts on discontinued units is very high because they don't make them any more, and the high request for these parts. The fact that there is a high request for the parts should clue someonein on the fact that this unit should have been recalled and replaced with a unit that will work more than a few months. My guess is that they could not do that, because all they sell is JUNK.
the description made this piece of craftwork seems very easy (1-2 hrs to put it together) but in reality it really took ~ 6 hrs (alright I was kinda watching movie at the same time...). I used the white glue, which takes some time to dry up. You do have to hold the pieces together while the glue is drying, so that's why it took so long to finish the craftwork.There are several typos in the numbering of the pieces (in the manual) that made the put-together a little bit confusing, but as long as you have an idea what this project is about, you can figure it out easily. Just beware when you are putting the 'shutter' together, measure well before you glue -- you might have to trim off part of the 'shutter' piece to get the pieces together if you don't. In order to make the shutter piece end up in the right place on the finished camera, check the placement of the shutter (by rotating the 'shutter' piece (before gluing the 'lens' piece) 90-degree on the 'body' piece) before putting the 'lens' and 'shutter' pieces together.About the black paper for fixing light leaking, it is essential -- the cardboard paper for the camera body is not totally opaque, so make sure you stick your eye in the body compartments and check for ANY sign of light, especially the edge.Overall this is a fun craftwork to work on as long as you have an idea what a pinhole camera is.Now the tough part is to find a camera shop that still develops films...
I'm no expert, but the internal pins do not look like any solder lugs I've seen. No "cup" to hold the wire. The female partner to this connector has solder lugs, don't know why the male connector doesn't.
Great product. It does just what it's supposed to do--put 7 USB sockets right on your desk for easy access. The USB sockets on each side are far enough apart so that you can actually plug in three items at the same time. It has a power supply plug which doesn't think it's the only thing plugged into your power strip, leaving room on either side for additional plugs (Are you listening, HP?). What I really like is that this unit lets me charge my iPod without turning on my computer.
Works as described, could have been cheaper. And the fact that it has AAAA batteries is kind of odd. There just hard to buy at local stores is all. But other than that it works nicely and was a well worthwhile purchase.
Bought 2, one for personal use, one for gift to colleague. Fortunately the gift did work, but the one for personal use was empty (no protection software, so functions only as memory stick). When contacted, Kensington replied no longer supporting product and recommended against using because it can 'corrupt' your data, etc. I had used another one for a long time and no problem with Windows XP, wanted another one for our new laptop.
Just know going in - if your equipment gets fried, they won't pay you a dime. They will blame it on anything from faulty building wiring to bad grounding and deny your claim. Why don't they just print '$500,000,000,000 WARRANTY' on the box - if they don't intend to stand behind their product? I had one computer system that was wireless and it's only link to electricity was through an APC battery. Lightning struck and it died and started to smell burnt. I sent in the claim and the unit & got what looks like their standard protocol - sorry, no replacement. The system was only worth $200 which is far less than our company spends annually on batteries. I won't use APC again.
This portable CD player was purchased for a teacher to play standardized audio tests to K-12 students. The CD function stopped working approximately 6 weeks following Christmas. This was one week longer than the Amazon return so I am left with a portable radio I don't need and a non-working CD player. Of course the CD player was tested when it was first opened and packaging materials discarded when everything tested as working. This unit is made in China where quality control is a known issue for some items.I called Coby and was told the unit has a 90 day warranty but they want $10 for return shipping. Who would trust them with more money when the unit failed?!
I bought this filter for my Canon 50mm f/1.4. The 50mm lens consistently gives me my top images so I wanted a good quality filter for it. My main goal here is protection of my lens, but at the same time I wanted something that didn't degrade my images. I usually get lower quality filters but this time decided to splurg for the expensive one.My first impression was that this thing actually has some weight to it. It feels like you're actually getting something. When you pick it up, you can really notice a difference in lower quality filters (I usually bought Hoya or something from Best Buy in the past). This is well built.Second impression is that this filter is *crystal* clear. My other filters are not as noticeably clear as this.Now, when I have taken photos with this, I have still gotten the nice crisp clear shots I normally got with my 50mm. So it's protecting the lens and keeping my shots clear--exactly what I want from it. You may get exactly the same with a cheaper filter, I didn't try anything else. All I can tell you is that this filter delivered.Also, I don't think I saw it listed in the specs, but this is the MRC model (meaning Pro grade).
I bought these speakers because I'd been looking for a portable pair to hook up to my iPod when I'm out with friends.I'm in college and we like to throw potlucks and other small,often impromptu gatherings where music is desired.I was attracted to this pair by the low price,the compatibility with any device with a normal input plug,and the foldable speakers and small size,so I can carry it in my backpack and have it anywhere and pull them out when the idea strikes me to.That last part is very true;I can carry these wherever I carry my iPod(they fit in my backpack,but are a little bulky for a smaller purse;a medium or bigger sized purse should carry them fine.)They run on AAA batteries and have a power light that lets me know when it's on so I don't let them run down by accident.The speakers have gotten to be very popular with my friends...and that helps me,too!;-)The two issues I have with them are that they tend not to stand up too well on their own--they can,but you hve to play around with the positioning a little to figure it out;once you do,you have to make sure not to knock them over,but if you leave them alone,they stay up fine.The bigger issue for me is the sound quality.The speakers aren't very loud,and if I crank up the volume on either the iPod or the speakers themselves to try to compensate,the quality suffers noticably.Dance parties on the roof or outdoors are a problem this way.If you're willing to put up with that,buy the speakers;they're a good price and are versatile.If the sound volume and quality are important to you,find another product.
It was a bit difficult to install but following a manual exactly did the job. After the initial installation it worked fine. I have installed this adapter on Dell Windows Me.
I am a software engineer and i use to burn DVD a lot. I tried many brands some of them were ok and some were really bad. This HP DVD i bought a 100 pack and it's almost over. I loose only 4-5 dvd's and that's not DVD's fault. I do multiple things while buring and it hangs the DVD. But as far as the DVD's it's great.... Other than that it's very reasonable price. I didn't understand why 50 DVD's are cheaper than 100......
This is one of the most innovative products on the market today. Why? Because it works exactly as advertised! I have owned one since September and have had absolutely zero problems. My IPAC worked well directly out of the box and gets daily use. I am and remain deeply impressed. I can say that I was extremely critical about this device when it first hit the streets but it is simply the best device as of date. I played with it for a day or two to become familiar with its basic operation. Although it did not come with an owner's manual, one is posted on the web page. However, it's not needed. I've heard some minor gripes such as: there is no adjustable alarms (there really is...honest!) , the recorder sound quality is poor (plug in the ear phones, there is a big difference) , the stylus jams (put it in the right way). By far, the only major drawback is the battery. I get approximately 14 hours of use, which is about a normal day for me. Then it's recharge time. I would prefer to have a local battery standby option for the times that you are not near a recharger / power supply. One expansion pack has an extra battery for card use but it transforms the device into "IPAC On Steroids" (it doubles the width). Some feel that the cost is too high. I agree to a certain extent. However, when compared to the others such as the Palm Vx, IIIc, Casio's and others, it is very competitive and beats the competition hands down. The bottom line is that this product is by far the best-engineered product for the PDA environment to date and it looks good too!
I love this keyboard. I so wish it had not been discontinued. When i found on Amazon at a good price I ordered 2, and now my fiance loved it too. All the newer ones have too many buttons. This is simple, great keyboard touch. I type A LOT. So ease of keys, noise, etc are all important to me.
I bougth this Xbox LIVE 1600 Microsoft Points [Online Game Code] on june, but we got this status code and we never can use the points. How we can do?
Ok, let me start off by saying that I do both video and photo work at weddings and birthdays and other events. I do this professionally, but only started with doing it within the last year.PhotographyThis lens is pretty much what you expect when taking pictures. Not the best, but not the worst at all. It is great at events for taking candid close up shots of guests. The 5.6 aperture, if taking pictures at a poorly lit area at night is a little difficult if you do not normally work with your own lighting equipment. But this review is about the product itself, and it has the aperture and focal length stated on the box. So you pretty much get what you expect. With that in mind, it is a good starter lens and gets the job done.VideographyI also shoot a lot of DSLR video professionally and as a hobby. This lens, is not so great for video. It has a really loud and distinct motor noise that is very annoying and makes the lens seem pretty cheap. Fortunately most of the video I shoot has music on top of it, and I also have two other sources of external audio recording. If not for the separate audio recording, this lens would make it impossible to film with. The video quality is good, but the motor noise makes it impossible to shoot both audio and video with it.OverallGood starter lens. Good for photo, not so great for video. But as DSLRs were originally intended for photography and not video, I rate this product 4 stars.[...]
I use an ultraportable laptop at my desk on a regular basis, which was becoming rather uncomfortable for my neck and back. I now use the Alto at my desk all the time and it has greatly improved my posture. In addition to the raised screen I find it very handy having an integrated full size keyboard, numerical keypad, and USB hub all in one. It should be noted that this is not as good as a proper external monitor, keyboard, and dock setup. However it does come in a close second if you do not have space for those items (although the footprint for the Alto is also quite large). For whatever reason some of the function keys don't work for me (such as the volume keys), which may be irritating if you want to use them a lot. All in all I am very happy with this product and would recommend it.
And really, that's what its all about.When I burn a DVD, I want it to play in a DVD Player, Computer, Blu-Ray player, Laptop, etc. That's it. I don't need it to grow wings and fly away, just to play the movie/read the data.And these do. All the time.So there you go.
Very good DVD player. Bought it because it is region free, a frind bought the same one and it works fine in Brazil. The only problem it doesn't go faster than 8X.Um DVD player muito bom, comprei-o porque era multi-&aacute;rea, um amigo comprou um do mesmo e est&aacute; funcionando bem no Brasil. O &uacute;nico problema &eacute; que sua velocidade m&aacute;xima &eacute; de 8X.
What can one say about something as mundane as a UV filter? While more expensive than other brands, the B&W; multi-coated UV filter does far more than protect the lens from dust and scratches. It does a serious job of cutting down glare and flare on the lens from point light sources too. The quality of B&W; filters is Top Shelf!As for my purchasing experinece... it was above and beyond! The filter arrived quickly and packed well to preven damage. All in all, this Amazon.com experience gets a 10 from me!
I have two of these and they've taken a beating for 4 years. One has been in my Jeep CJ-7 that is mostly driven offroad. The Jeep shakes, rattles (haven't rolled it yet) and the CB works like new. The speaker is also very loud which is nice when the top of the Jeep is off. The other CB is in a work pickup and has been flawless as well, it's mounted on a flimsy ash tray that causes it to vibrate all the time (which can't be good for it).Just make sure to tune your antenna with a meter otherwise you pose the chance of ruining the CB.
the shipping was fast , this fit right into my projector with no promblems, if i need a nother carousel i would do the same witch i do with more pictures .
well, its great they have fortunes on them but they arent really fortunes..the dont even go with the pic.. i took a practice pic or my wall and it said &quot;holy hair!&quot; does that count as a fortune?hm but it is sticky and the 'fortunes' are quite cute
Good quality, no impact on audio quality.The wheel is small and recessed. Maybe it was designed like this to prevent inadvertent movement if the device is in a pocket, etc. But it kinda defeats the purpose of having an inline control if you're gonna stick it in your pocket. Anyway, the a larger wheel or more open access would be an improvement.
You get 1600 points, if you choose instant/online you get the points in a mater of a few minutes. Save time buy not having to run to the store. Great for kids/gifts since you dont need a credit card stored on the XBOX. Buy the instant and save some plastic. Points are over priced but that's a Microsoft thing not a fault with Amazon or this product. Bought a few and if needed will buy again.
This mount was ALOT less expensive than many mounts found in department or electronic name brand stores. It arrived quicker than we expected and it was easy to install and has been holding up excellently for over 6 weeks now. I highly recommend this mount. We used it to mount a 42" Sharp Aquos HDTV, and it was great. You cannot go wrong, especially with the mere $95 price tag.
This was my first MP3 player. Unfortunately didn't work out so well. I had no trouble initially getting songs on the player, the playlist feature worked well. Unfortunately, after about 20 uses, the sliding power/on off button came off. Because there's a tiny piece which connects inside the player, there was no way to reattach and have work --- so I had pay $30 plus shipping to send and have a new unit sent out. My second unit, I only maybe used a MAXIMUM of 10 times before the screen went black. I was able to remember how to "navigate in the dark" to get to my playlists, but obviously not very ideal. In lieu of sending back a third time, I cut my losses and purchased another brand.I had no problem with the sound quality or ease of use of this player -- actually my new player's sound isn't quite as good as this was. Based on my own experience, I can't recommend this player.
This fan was shipped to me in the original box with tape all over. It was obviously not well packed, and as a result a few of the plastic parts were cracked. The fan just looks like it's made cheaply. Do not buy!
i got my zune as a gift. i had an open mind but i couldn't install the zune software for a few hours..it kept crashing my machine! then i took it to my main PC which has plenty of RAM and HD space. same thing. the zune software is bloated and unacceptable. the actual unit is nice and i like it. i've never had an ipod so i can't compare but i like the big screen. the battery life is a bit weak...i have an cowon iaudio and the batteries last a whole heck of a lot longer. nonetheless the unit itself is pretty good. ditch the headphones..useless!!i would recommend folks consider a cowon if they need to record (the zune sure doesn't!) and if not, then get the ipod. it's a much more mature product and will cause a lot less aggravation.annoyances!no gamesno wifi file transfers to/from pcno flac or lossless playbackno recordingit has wimpy battery life (especially playing video!)no ac power (usb cord only..pc must be on to charge it!)no clock or calendar (come on folks!)not many accessoriesno elegant controls (switches and buttons feel cheap compared to you know who)no podcasting integrationlimited file playback formatsBLOATED AND UNACCEPTABLE ZUNE SOFTWARE!!!!!radio gets data over the airwaves so it will display the station call letters and other info...when you can get it...good thingsbig screennice menu navigation with some nice UI featuresmusic pauses if you pull the headphone plug outvery nice look and feel over allnice packagingzune software when it doesn't freeze your machine will convert files to formats the zune can play (more hd space on your machine though...)radio reception sucks!!!doesn't play apple drm or play for sure files....sucka!all in all the zune would make a nice gift...if i had to pay I would stick to my cowon since i'm a musician that neeeds to be able recorda product that was rushed out to market too soon...typical microsoft. i hope it lasts as i think most of the problems can be ironed out but only if microsoft sticks with this product *unlike play4sure*
I received my new Orion explorer II. I have to say it's solid metal construction with wide eye view angle and its rubber eyepiece and cover makes this the lens to buy. No more changing lenses with its 21-7 mm zoom action, with just a spin of the lens, views of Saturn and her rings are with in reach. Add to that a three X magnification Barlow lens (sold separately) and the skies the limit!I bought both the Orion Explorer II lens and the 3 x magnification Barlow lens and I have found the combination better than any lens combination I can think of!cons: only 1 it is heavy but heavy duty. that's because of the all steel construction:)
Needed a longer cable for my 3D HDTV and this was the one to get since its so damn well made and monster stands by there products and will replace them (as long as you have the invoice/receipt and you bought it from a AUTHORIZED Monster cable dealer. If you have the extra cash and you have a pretty nice little setup, this is the cable to get. It's one of the most well made power cables on the market right now for sure.
I've been using this backpack almost every day since 1999 when I was working at the ATL1 distribution center for Amazon and managed to buy the last one of these the company had in the system. I wish they'd bring it back. After this many years of use some of the rubber grips on the zippers have broken, but it wasn't until very recently that I started having troubles with any of the zippers themselves. As heavily as I've used it this has been WELL worth the expense.
Big sound for small price. I have X-230 2.1 speakers that I am very happy with and it looks like that the same satellite speakers are used for this unit. I was right. They sound great. I have these hooked up to my TV so I will not be able to get true 5.1 decoding, but I don't want to spend the money for a true 5.1 system compatible with TV and DVD viewing.
I love this monitor - it conducts every sound from the nursery during all uses but my favorite use for it is when I'm in the shower. The red lights show me if my baby is starting to fuss even when I can't hear him because of the water. It's given me the peace of mind to be able to wander freely around the house, do things that are noisy, etc. without worrying that I won't "hear" my baby because I'll be able to see if he needs me. The base light has also been very helpful for middle of the night diaper changes. It's soft glow gives us enough light to make sure we've done a good clean up but isn't bright enough to make the baby think it's time to really wake up and play.
Just doesn't cut it for panning while taking video with my D300 but I have a fluid filled head that does and the quick releases fit one another so overall, I give it 4 starts. Very well made and fits on my sherpa legs perfectly. For the price, its hard to beat.
I've had several of these things and none of them produce perfect sound. This one is really good though, with very little interference lowering the sound quality. I'm happy with it.
Purchased this little item just for its design knowing full well it was not going to have superb sound, but most audio players don't. It works well for its size and fills an entire room easily. I am pleased with the purchase made in conjunction with Target; however, the Raindesign web site refused my serial number as a valid number. I hope I do not have problems with this later on.
When I bought these they were $0.55 each. Didn't think they would last more than a few months but its been 3 years! I have one that I bought around the same time from a big box store and I can't tell which one I am using.
These speakers are good, if you need music outside, don't waste money on name brand speakers. These are easy to install and work great. I moved into a house with a wired home speaker system, so most of the speakers were already in place. They had two spots with wires and no speakers so I bought these and will probably donate to the next tennants, they sound better than the existing name brand speakers.
I cannot for the life of me find replacement headphones for this machine. I tried the office supply store from where my company bought this machine and [...]. The machine's fine but, I hate having to use the "in the ear" headphone pieces. I'd rather get another headphone like the one that comes with this machine which lays flat over your ear.
This product is inaccurately represented. It may very well be a great product for Pocket PC PDAs but it does not support Palm Zire 71 and comes only with Pocket PC drivers. According to Sandisk tech support, the correct product that does support Palm Zire 71 is SDWSDB-000-A10M.
What a great little item. I have a ten year old vehicle that has nice speakers, but only a cassette/radio combo. This pops into the cassette player and the little cord hangs out the front to attach to the iPod. Works great and I can adjust the sound either from the iPod, the cassette, or both. I was a little concerned at first, because it would pop itself out the first couple of times I tried to use it. The unit is shaped just like a cassette and I suspect it just had to get "seated" into my older player unit which has played a lot of cassettes in ten years. So after maybe 1-2 days of it being finnicky and popping out, it is happily staying in through bumps and whatever, until I decide to eject it. I highly recommend this for a low tech, high quality solution!
I read other customer reviews before purchasing this case, and have to say I am even more pleased than I thought I would be! My Palm IIIxe fits perfectly inside, and the velcro attachment and stylus holder both work beautifully. I can open my flip-top without difficulty, and the card holder is quite handy for my driver's license and credit cards. When zipped up, the case does double the size of your palm; however, you can rest assured that it is safe inside and will withstand normal jostling in your purse or coat pocket. The case has a slightly springy feel and is tremendously attractive as well. The price is a bargain... If you have a Palm IIIxe, purchase this case--it is a model of form AND function.
So this wasn't entirely what I expected when I received it, it was smaller and a bit flimsy. It does work very well though because it props the fans of my computer up so they don't over heat. It has very very well and I am very impressed. It is nice and soft and small so you can take it anywhere.
It was great and so fast. I got exactly what I wanted and in a much shorter time than promised. Thank you.
I PURCHASED THIS ROUTER...! MANY MOONS AGO ITS REALY GOOD ROUTER, FOR ANY ONE WHO NEEDS ONE...! I RECOMMEND THIS ITEM...!
Nice card for the money. Installed with no problems at all.Very good instructions.
I was afraid to get this product because I have never heard of the name brand before but it works great...and it's fast.Unfortunately, if you have an (2 years or older)older computer with a SD card slot, there is a good chance that it wont be able to read from the card.However, all of the newer PC's should have no problem.I bought it for my Nikon D60 camara and I am very happy with its performance. I recommend it to anyone that needs extra storage.
This adapter worked well to finish the install of an aftermarket head unit in my 2003 Ford Focus. The stock connector for the OEM stereo is different from most aftermarket units you will buy. This adapter worked like a champ to connect the radio's antenna into my new Sony head unit.
Outstanding protective skin for the camera, and LCD protection for the back; I shoot almost exclusively on rough terrain trails at 4x4 events, and the camera is exposed to dust, dirt, and occassional drops or bumps - the armor is exceellent. Easy to install and remove for cleaning purposes, with the only hassle being that you have to remove the strap first.As others have stated, the lens armor is ridiculous and useless - it gets in the way, attracts dust, and doesn't offer any significant protection -- get a regular hood and throw that rubber thing away.
I purchased an E550 in mid-August for a trip to Niagara Falls and after the first couple of pictures; the camera's retractable lens would not retract. It kept showing a "ZOOM ERROR" and all attempts to remedy this was futile. I rushed back to our hotel room and read the manual which simply said to contact the manufacturer. Still undaunted, I replaced the batteries and tried again to no-avail. Immediately after our trip which we only had 2 or 3 pictures to show for it, I returned the camera to the store I purchased it from for a new one.We then used the camera for a baby-shower in September and the E550 seem to redeem itself. The next time we called on the camera to perform was for my wife's birthday in October and after just two pictures, the dreaded "ZOOM ERROR" appeared again. I was disappointed and the words to describe how my wife was feeling would not be appropriate for this review. Needless to say we have returned the E550 back to the store it was purchased from and are wondering what else to do. I initially went with the Fuji E550 recommendation after reading a write-up in a Consumer magazine and I wanted to see it anyone else had encountered the same problem with this digital camera. Don't get me wrong, I really like the features the E550 offers and at the price, it's a steal but two BIG occasions and two BIG disappointments has got me in serious doubt.
The SaladShooter is great. Previously, I was unaware that it did anything other than chop up vegetables but I was wrong. It can grate cheese. After reading the reviews about it having this feature, I decided to purchase it and I'm glad that I did. Before, grating cheese was such a chore. Grating 6 blocks of cheese took almost an hour, now it takes less than 3 minutes.I, of course, don't use the SaladShooter just for grating cheese, I also use it for vegetables. However, the cheese grating feature was the main selling point for me.I also love the multiple attachments which allows you to chop and slice like a dream.The only negative is that this product is a real pain to clean. When you're shredding, the food particles do not just stay inside the shredding attachment, it goes underneath it. This makes the interior of the unit very messy. I find that no matter what I slice, food particles get stuck in the crevices of the device.However, I would still buy the SaladShooter again in a heartbeat. The cleaning of this unit is still faster than the time it would take to manually slice and shred.Great product.
I have not yet used these ink cartridges but they were shipped very promptly and arrived in good shape. At this point would definitely do business here again.
I bought this for a new computer. I wanted a trackball because of limited space. Unfortunately, there are few cordless ones on the market. This one had nice features and in general worked well. However, the button that controls mouse clicks is mounted so that there is sideways pressure when it is pushed. This means the trackball must be held securely or it will move sideways. My old trackball had a button that was pushed down, and it never moved.As a result I reinstalled the old cordless trackball on the new computer and relegated this one to the seldom used back-up computer. I'm sorry I wasted the money.
It doesn't change voltages, it is an adapter, not a converter. Better quality than most plugs you own. Most all of your travel appliances are dual voltage now, as are most laptop power supplies and battery chargers.this is probably all you need- check your hardware before buying a converter.
It's really unpleasant to find so much dust and fingerprints on a supposedly brand new rather expensive filter
Dropped it in the slot and it works fine. This isn't the kind of thing where awesomeness is very possible.
I am with the US Army in Europe and this device has been a Godsend. It is perfect for the car and when we get out to walk it is small enough to carry with you. You can also switch it from "car" to "walking" so it knows you can walk along paths and across open areas that a car can't drive. I understand some people have had a slow response. When it is first turned on that is true, but once it finds the satellites it seems to be quick enough. If you are traveling eastern Europe get the updated maps for 2007/2008 since the old maps only cover about half of Czech (found this out when we were driving to Prague and it kept telling us to take a right into a field). Keeping the software updated from Fujitsu Siemens website and from Navigon makes it a good tool. For the technically savy there are a number of things that can be done to this device to customize it. My favorite GPS so far.
Not a lot to talk about here - I had been using a Logitech Snoopy-like headset on my old Dell laptop, so the separate microphone and speaker pins matched the laptop's connectors. However, I have since obtained a MacBook Pro and set up Windows 7 under Parallels (as well as a direct boot-up in Bootcamp), and the Mac doesn't have the connectors for mike and speakers. I saw this kind of adapter at a cost of about $20 at a store, and figured I would check with Amazon - and found this item which seems to be the exact same thing. And it works - when I first plugged the headset connectors into the unit and the unit into the USB port, the MacBook popped up a window asking which "side" I wanted it to work with (I was running Parallels with Skype open in Windows 7 at the time). I selected the Windows side, and after that it just worked.What more is there to say?
This product worked great, I just wish it came with a 5 volt power supply. hence the 4 star rating.
For $9 it can't be beat. Great capacity. No smell that I can tell. Only bummer is that the pages can't be rearranged.
I purchased this item based on the generally positive reviews off Amazon, but found that it didn't work very well at all in my 2003 Carolla. I tried quite a few different station settings - including ones well away from real FM stations to get away from any possible interference. I could never get a setting that produced a decent sound quality.I also tried this in our 2005 Sienna thinking the results might be different - no luck.I tried different devices, including my smartphone (Droid Eris) and an iPod Shuffle.Amazon processed the return perfectly, even though I no longer had the original packaging.
this item is perfect, works as well as standard set and i have no problems with mouse or keyboard great taskbar help and product info and website for product is easy to navigate,setup and get info. also good distance.
I bought the APEX 1500 on Valentine's Day and have been in DVD viewer heaven ever since. I bought this very inexpensive unit with the idea that it would be `throw-away' electronics but now find that - wow - this unit delivers everything I need right now. I put the popcorn in the microwave and before it was done popping, I had the unit out of the box, set-up, connected, and was watching my first DVD movie before the popcorn was cooled.You know, until one matches a DVD player with a HDTV, one isn't getting the full `visual value' of the DVD capability. So, until those HDTV prices drop, this unit's low, low price and great image delivery looks fantastic on my 27 inch, 12 year old, Toshiba television. .I watch only purchased or rented DVDs (about 2 or 3 per week) - I do not play MP3, CD, underground copies of movies and the like.
Until recently I had the Koss ksc75 headphones and thought that while the sound/bass was excellent they kind of made me look like I had princess Leia ears since they stuck out a bit so I decided to try something new but the same type (clip ons). At first I got a Panasonic pair but they sounded like you were listening to music through a tin can as the bass response was terrible no matter how I tried to adjust the music. Then I bought these babies and couldnt be happier. The sound quality is excellent and the bass response is exactly the way it should be, meaning not having to adjust my music to fit the headphones instead of the other way around. I have read in other reviews that you cant expect too much for a "cheap" pair of headphones and I disagree as the sound quality with the Koss and now these are excellent. Lets face it, you arent going to want a bulky pair of "quality" headphones whether you jog or workout but I dont think its unreasonable to look for good sound without sacrificing something in exchange and with these you dont have that problem. I also like the way these fit closer to my ears and have a lower "profile" on the side of my head as they are smaller and stay in place no matter how my head moves. The only thing that takes some getting used to is the asymetric cord but thats easily fixed by putting the cord behind your neck and thats where it stays. As somewhat of an audiophile as well as a practical shopper I highly recommend these headphones.
We have had our TV for about 3 weeks. At the time we made our purchase we thought we were getting a top of the line TV for considerably less than what we would have to pay locally. After installing it we had some issues which turned out to have nothing to do with the preformance of the TV. I was able to work out these issues by email. Sharp support via email is fast and to the point. They know their product and the issues customers are likely to face.Shortly after our purchase I noticed the LC32D62U on the Amazon website which offered 1080p resolution. I had been told that the 1080p is quite a bit sharper. I tried hard to find the flaw in the LC32D43U but couldn't. I noticed the complaint of one reviewer about the time delay in going from a regular channel to a high definition channel or vice versa. I didn't see it. In the final analysis I have nothing to criticize about the LC32D43U. The picture is as sharp as any LCDTVs I have seen in the stores. The physical design is excellent. We use a component set up so do not depend on the TV speaker system. I have not seen a better deal for this quality anywhere else.
Everything on page says it is a "genuine Epson" product - but the one I rec'd (from tonerpals) was a "remanufactured" cartridge.
talk about hard to find in a retail brick and mortar. These are what the cable companies use, easy to install and adjust. Better than any of those silly nail on types.
You have to use component cables to connect to the TV in order to switch it to HDMI...... did they not think about this before releasing this product?This thing rattles beyond anyone's imagination.Throughout the entire movie... it sounds as if the DVD is about to fly out of the player and shatter against a wall.So, if you buy it, make sure you have a place to put it where it is covered up and away from earshot (outside of the room with the door shut - might need a long HDMI cable though).The picture is ok I guess. But 1 out of every 3 movies I watch, the screen will just randomly turn pink (sometimes green). If I go into the menu settings and switch one of the upversion modes (480i, 720p, 1080i), the screen blinks and then all is good (until about a week). Once again, I will have to go into the menu and change to another mode.I get the freezing/skipping like everyone else does, but not quite as often. Maybe once out of every 5 movies.So to sum up, if you decide to by this product, be prepared for:- Long setup times- Front panel power button that doesnt seem to do its job very well- Freezing during movies- Picture randomly turning green/pink- Very loud rattling during playback- Barely responds to a flimsey remote (weighs about 1 ounce)- The lights on the front of the unit randomly light up/flash during the day/night. Why?- Doesnt appear that Toshiba cares about this unit any longer (I guess they have given up on it). Im sure they realize it was a big mistake and do not want to throw more money at a horrible player. So, I doubt they have personnel creating a new firmware version for it.
After serveral hours of trying to get this product to work I was marginally successful. I attempted to install this product for use with my replaytv. I managed to get a signal for a short period of time. (a few hours) Then the product simply stopped working for my replaytv. I tried the product with my playstation with similar results.I tried visiting the support website, resetting the device and upgrading the firmware but nothing could make the device function properly
I've had this notebook computer for just under 2 years and in that time it has been nothing but problems. It constantly locks up and runs much hotter than any other laptop I've ever had. It has crappy speakers,it's sound is intermittent and the restore function does not always work. I've had to reformat the hard drive 9 times since owning it and now the monitor no longer works. Sony charges insane prices for it's repair as well as it's accesories. I've always used it as more of a desktop so hooking it up to an external monitor is an acceptable although irritating solution for the monitor problem. It won't however change the fact that this is a lousy piece of machinery.
very comfortable when fitted to the heavy camera I have,takes the strain off your neck,recommend it to everyone.
It is OK product, but I will probably buy something better...It is cheap plastic, does not give any any protection to the tab and does not look cool...
These are great sounding headphones and the price is right. The noice-cancellation is very good as well. The design is a little bulky for wearing around since they're designed for studio use, but I'd definately recommend these for the dorm, office, home, etc.
I was very disappointed to find that my Zune only has preset eq settings. As a soundman i am appalled that a piece of music equipment comes without a custom eq,especially from Microsoft. Very Disappointed
It took me a little doing to get all equipment working with the Hot Link Pro, but once it was set up properly, I love it. I had trouble getting my ATT U-verse box (Cisco IPN330HD) working with the link. Last Sunday, I emailed Microsmith (the manufacturer)about this issue. To my surprise, I got a call that evening and got the problem resolved. It seems the Cisco manual shows the IR receiver about a quarter inch to the right of where it actually is. Moving the "eye" just that much got it working. The tech from Microsmith told me that about half of equipment manuals indicate the wrong location of the IR receiver.I also have a Smart Home "pyramid" IR blaster. It has two small pyramid-shaped pieces. You aim your remote at one, it converts the IR to RF, sends it to the other part, which then converts the RF it received back to IR and blasts the equipment. The problem with this set up is that both pyramids need to be plugged into a power source, the part that blasts your equipment needs to be positioned so that it can "see" all of the devices you want to control, it only has outlets for two "eyes", which need to be purchased separately. If someone is standing in front of the blaster, it won't work.The Microsmith Hot Link Pro has none of the above problems. Everything sits near your equipment. Only one outlet needed. It can control six devices and works behind closed doors (only the receiver needs to outside of a cabinet, and even then it doesn't need line-of-sight. I'm going to buy another one to replace my "pyramids." I have CFL bulbs in a ceiling fixture in the room and even when there is interference from the lights when they are first turned on, the Hot Link still works (I need to reposition the receiver to keep the blue activity light from being affected by the lights).As several other reviewers have commented, the customer service from Microsmith is OUTSTANDING! They stand behind their product. If you need an IR booster/blaster, buy this.
The jury (ME) is still out on these (I purchased a couple). Normally the CASIOs are much better than the generic (I've experienced both...), but I feel like I've been needing to charge them more often. Not really sure since I haven't been using my camera too often. That's why I hesitated to give it the full five stars. Sorry CASIO!
It works fine, though it would be nice if the cable were a bit longer.
I bought 4 of these cause I figured I couldn't lose. I did lose on the shipping though. Anyway, I've been using two of the four I bought for weeks now and I've noticed no problems with them. HDMI is a digital signal, so I can't imagine a more expensive cable being any better than a cheaper one, so long as both support HDMI 1.3.You can't lose with these.Cables arrived within a week of ordering.
I ordered this as a replacement for a lost power cord. It works fine with my Dell Inspiron 6000. No problems yet with the connectors as other reviewers had said. Not a lot of money, came within a few days and works fine! It does get a little hot though.
It works very well. This system replaces a marginal system that was limited in both, IR and RF ranges.The new system works flawlesly. The IR receiver works reliably for up to 10 feet from the remote control in my application. The comm link in my application is 50 feet. The RF transmitter and receiver work well together over this range. The IR repeater at the receiver site faces a Direct TV receiver sensor located in a closet. The entire system works reliably in this configuration. Very happy with the product.
This is a great Macro lens, if you take your time to learn how to use it.It's tack sharp, handles very well, construction quality is very high.I got a long macro lens because of the longer working distance and the more pleasing background blur you get. It's a bit harder to use, because DOF becomes narrower and any movements are magnified. With some practice, this became a non issue, and it's quickly become my favorite lens. The IQ is great( sharpness, contrast, bokeh, color). It feels well balanced on my 30D with battery grip and Canon twinlite flash. A bit on the heavy side, but well balanced.The only downside is AF speed. For macro and tight portraits this isn't an issue, as I use MF only for these shots, but this is a lens I would never use for sports or action photography( specially compared to my 135L). As this review is about the lens and it's intended use( macro), I give it a 5 star rating.
I truly have to say these headphones are the best I've ever worn. They are so comfortable to wear and deliver great sound too. I tried dozens of headphones but didn't like them for alot of different reasons.(uncofortable, break easily, poor sound quality, cord too short and won't stay on my head for too long!) These are the best for the best value by far!I wouldn't choose any other than these, hands down!
Pros- Inexpensive (at least at Amazon)- Stylish looking (especially if you have an aluminum Mac)- Decent soundCons- The volume knob. Sweet mother of pearl, that thing is HARD to turn! It isn't that it's stiff, it's that it's slippery and doesn't provide enough grip. You can't turn it off without using both hands, and even turning it up and down isn't as simple as it should be. Very poor design on JBL's part.- I was not familiar with the concept of shielding, but I get what people are talking about now. These speakers snap crackle and pop any time my cellphone is near it. I didn't have this problem when I was on Sprint, but it sure as has heck does it now that I'm on AT&T.;I got these speakers because I wanted them to match my desktop setup (I know, I know, but I'm a designer so it was important to me) and because they supposedly sounded good. They sound good enough for the money, but when you factor in that they aren't shielded, yikes. Not a good thing. If you aren't on AT&T; and you can find these speakers on the cheap, then I'd suggest putting them in your short list. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
I borrowed a Casio Label Machine from someone who had it in storage because they could not find the cartridges in stores. After searching the Amazon store I found and bought it. This product really worked well for me. I used it to label wedding favors instead of doing expensive engraving.
Was an awesome VCR for four months then the video went out. You still get the audio and can still watch tv through it but you cant see any picture when watching a video. Worthless warranty
I received this DVD/VCR combo player as a gift 18 months ago. This is in my office and has been used minimally. When I first got it I should have returned it based on the reviews I had read from previous owners. I talked myself into keeping it with the thoughts that most people who have positive experiences with a product don't post reviews which explains the low rating this product receives. If you are looking for a product that you only plan a short term use then this may be ok for you. If you are buying this from a local major electronics retailer then I highly suggest you purchase the extended warranty plan. I have a Sylvania DVD player that I purchased years ago when Dvd players became affordable ($300) that still works as good as it did on day one. I'll be looking for a new DVD player this weekend. I no longer have a need for the VCR portion of this player so I will most likely choose a lower end model that I won't mind throwing away and replacing after 18 months. At the current price for this player and the consistently poor reliews it gets I'd choose another model.
this unit wasnt perfect and could ahve been better but it did it job and did it well enought that i dont mind teh fact it doesn't instructions are subpar but not so bad that u cant figure it out but would a few more words and photos for each step would have been nice but any avg person should be able to follow teh steps and complete itagain just wish it was more flush with the rest of dash liek factory one was its close but i wanted perfect ish.
I bought this player about 4 or 5 months ago and have been using it continuously. The recent firmware upgrade (March) has fixed all the niggles about it that would have made me give it 3 or 4 stars originally, such as shutting off after 30 seconds of non-use, not being able to step back to the beginning of the current song, not being able to use the play list to jump to songs, etc. All of this stuff has now been fixed (plus some new features), and using the player is now a lot smoother and easier.Luckily, all the previous qualities have been preserved - outstanding sound quality, durability, cheap cost of the disks. I bought one of the 10 packs from Iomega directly, which gives me a total of 480Mb of disk space (including the 2 that came with the player). I usually get 8-10 songs on a disk. Inserting the disks is sometimes a bit tricky, but otherwise they hold up fine and have never skipped.While the player is perhaps a bit on the large side compared to the solid-state players, I love being able to buy the disks so cheaply, and it makes a handy USB-based portable media drive for my Titanium Powerbook - I don't have to carry around another zip drive. Files transfer extremely quickly over USB, a couple of seconds for a 3Mb file.Well worth it!
I just got this and it appears to be a very high quality device. Pickup and playback are both quite good, and it is very easy to use. My only problem with it so far is that there is no apparent way to change file and folder names. There are presets for folder names that you can change to, but none of them work for me. That is going to make it more difficult to use this device as I had hoped to. However, the inability to create custom names for files and folders may not be a problem for some, in which case I think this is a very good product.
wasn't sure which cable to purchase, there were so many choices. I read most of the reviews and chose what I hoped was the best. The cable came right on time, hooked it up and can't believe the HD picture. It is beautiful. I needed two cables but waited to buy the second just in case it didn't work. I will now purchase the second cable from the same company.
This product has done exactly as described in the ad. I am very happy with it and recommend it to anyone thinking about using one.
Lo unico que no me gusto de la fuente son los tantos cables que tiene, ademas trae muchos conectores molex de 4 pin que ya casi no se usan, son un desperdicio. Del resto la fuente esta bien, la compre por error creyendo que era modular.
I had some doubt about purchasing the product but decided to give it a try due to the much lower price than other similar thing on the market. It is a great bet.
I was having reception difficulties in my office with my previous radio, an upscale CD/radio/alarm combo by a well-known manufacturer...I just couldn't seem to get my favorite radio station, KROQ here in L.A., to come in with any regularity.When my home alarm clock broke, I took the office one home (its' alarm is super cool...) and bought this one. I have to say I've been completely surprised and impressed at it's performance.It receives the signal much better, and the sound is astonishing clear and crisp coming from that one little speaker! It's a joy to use. The tactile sensation of turning that knob...so retro yet in a supremely modern package. Ergonomically, it's just about perfect.The front has, besides the speaker, a large tuning knob, a volume knob, and the on/off/AM/FM knob. That's it. That's all you really need.The back has the extendible antenna, mini-jacks for AUX IN and headphones, as well as the power cord. All the connectors thoughtfully come with attached rubber plug-covers to prevent exposure from unwanted elements.It feels rugged and solid in construction, and I can't wait to start using it elsewhere...out by the pool, washing the car...I just might have to go buy another one or two...In all seriousness, having owned many radios in the past...Sony, Bose, etc...so far I'm happiest with this one!
We purchased two of these batteries to replace the old ones in our cordless phones. The shipping was quick and the batteries are performing perfectly. These are a great replacement for the originals.
I live in an apartment building. I plugged in a cheap $2 set of rabbit ears that are probably 30 years old and they picked up a lot of digital channels. So I assumed that a powered one would be pretty fantastic. Unfortunately this model actually provides LESS channels than the $2 set does. (Which surprised the heck out of me.) It could potentially be a geographic location thing, but if the old pair are picking up signals in the same location that the RCA isn't, that seems to say something.It has two options available so that you can either use the electronic booster or not. Having this option turned on or off made no difference in signal capture. Also, moving the RCA to different areas did nothing.To be fair, I live 3/4 of the way up a hilly area, so signal blockage of some sort is going to happen. But again, when a $2 non-boosting pair catches more signals than a $38 electronic booster model, maybe another model should be considered if you live in a city location.
wife got me this for Christmas. After thinking about the horrors of having to run the wires for the rear speakers, my father in law showed up and I talked him into doing it for me. (I'm 6'2 250lbs...dont like crawling in the attic). After an hour or so of set up and running wires I cranked it up and put in a movie. The sound is great and made up for my father in law having to crawl around on fiberglass insulation.I couldn't believe that a home theater system for under $200 could sound that good. I was very impressed.Pros: Idiot proof setup; bargain priced; built in AM/FM stereo; DVD player (eliminated two other devices)Cons: not everyone has a father-in-law to crawl around in the attic :)Unless you are a tech geek with deep pockets, I don't think any one will be dissapointed with the quality of the sound of this product.
I've bought many receivers in the range of 18 years for Kaoke systems, movies, and music. I mostly bought Sony products, but this one isn't bad. I've notice the sound they put out on my infinity speakers are better than from my sony receivers. Infinity tweeters are great, and sometimes too much power is not good. So I recommend this product to users who want to enjoy music in a softer manner and not wild with their subs.The only lacking feature that it doesn't have that I need is the ability to play both speakers A and B at the same time. It can either play A or B...cannot A and B. You can modify the wires but they will share current coming from the same channel which isn't recommended.Over all I think it's a good receiver for the price.
The Sony digital camcorder records excellant video images and sound, but most TV set fail to reproduce the image quality and conventional VHS recorders lose the video quality when copying. The still image quality is poor compared to stand alone 1 mega pixel cameras and cannot be used at the same time you are video taping.Works well with a iMac and iMovie for editing, could not see doing it any other way for less. Some Sony home PCs also allow for editing using the same firewire interface with the Sony camcorder.Recommendation: If you want super high qulaity video images and want the small size get this camcorder...But don't get it because it has a still image capability, instead get a nice digital still camera for that function.A side note: if you use a IR filter on this Sony and use the night shot mode you can view and record in infared. Cool for experimental video effects and can be done likewise with most digital cameras I am told.
I am pleased with the Canon 430EX speedlite flash attachment. I was also pleased with the good service and prompt delivery of the product.
I buy a new pda every year and I've acquired tons of experience on these devices. From teh Apple Newton to the this awesome machine I've seen em' all, and I'll tell you, the PDA has come a long way and this is the latest tech. If PDa's were cars, then the Dell AximX30 is a 2004 Mercedes-E500, the Treo 600 is an 2004 760iL BMW, the Axim X50v is a 2005 Porsche 911 GT Carrera, and last but now ay least, the Ferrrari Enzo...is the iPaq hx4700. When you watch the Lord of the Rings Return of the King on the iPaq (use Pocket DVD Studio to transfer DVD to PDA) you will be blown away by the VGA screen. Furthermore, this has one of the biggest screens available, a whopping 4.0" display (considered a cinema screen in the handheld world). Next, it has Wi-Fi (802.11b; wireless internet; if you go to Starbucks often, whip this baby out, go to Internet Explorer and surf the web by checking the last stock quotes, stream music, watch news clips, etc.) and Bluetooth (a technology to communicate with other high-end devices like the Sony Ericcson P900 phone) in addition to infrared-which it obviously has too. It has 192MB of which 80MB is iPaq storage ROM. And, it has the fastest processor ever made, an Intel 624MHz that can be overclocked by special software to about 660MHz easily. Two card slots allow the owner to use an SD card and CF Type II cards-I use a Lexar 1GB SD, and a 5GB Seagate Microdrive to watch movies and listen to music. Last, it has the first finger touchpad for pda's like the ones in laptops in which you use your finger to move the cursor.Pros-4" 640X480 VGA screenProcessor SpeedWi-FiBluetoothCF/SD card slotsWindows Mobile 2nd Edition; the latest handheld OS as of Nov 2004ATI Imageon 3220 graphics chipSoftware (Cleartek Powerpoint Prentation)Included Screen Cover-broke prev. pda's screen w/o thisCons-1. 4.5 Hour Battery life in "real-world usage"2. Screen gets VERY Hot (this a Pro in winter though)3. If you're a software-monster with like 15 installed apps, this pda starts to become like a real pc with 15 sec. boot-up delay.4. Trackpad really isn't that great, true it's innvoative but not really practical for users5. Screen cover PLACEMENT-it's annoying and always flipping backwards since it's horizontally placed-like a young sister6. Price- like I said, it's a Ferrari Enzo for the few at $6507. Speaker-this really is a problem with EVERY PDA in the market
They work fine, hd channels play beautiful. No need to waste your money on expensive cables.
I had the same problem as many people when I first got teh mouse.I replaced the rechargeable batteries with ones from Radio Shack and it works great now.Also I turn the mouse off with thew switch when I am done using the computer and I charge it via usb whenever I am recharging my laptop.So the laptop battery charge becomes my indicator of mouse charge.Using it this way works great.Also pay attention to the orientation of the batteries. They do not face the same way. My girlfriend had this problem when I got her the same mouse.
Even though I was mislead to believe it was cordless (and it is'nt) , this is never the less a great camera , It was super easy to install , works well with SKYPE , has lots of downloadable (free) add-ons and accessories , has crystal clear video , xlnt sound , minimal(relative) CPU usage , outstanding optics , my one and only gripe is that it's not cordless as advertised , with that it would be over the top !
Does not work with 2nd Generation. Do not buy. Box states 2nd Generation but would not. Plug will not fit.
Wow. Maxtor is terrible. Following all of their instructions to the letter, I attempted to copy my Win2K SP4.0 system disk (20GB) onto this newer, larger drive. The first attempt took 2 hours and failed at 95% completion. When I attempted to perform the copy from within Win2K, it took another 2+ hours to complete. Everything appeared fine until I attempted to boot off the new drive. NOTHING.Yes...NOTHING. No recognized boot volume.WORSE YET...my original system disk was totally corrupted. My recently made repair disk failed. For every fixed file, there was another one waiting. After several nights of trying every trick possible (including analyzing the system on another win2K machine), I have given up.The drive itself works...so maxtor gets a 1 star. But their software violated the PRIME DIRECTIVE: DO NO HARM.I have written to Maxtor several times. Eventually, a human responded and said &quot;The warranty says we are not responsible for any incidental or direct data loss&quot;. TRANSLATION: MAXTOR does not care what happens when you use their software!!!! Not only did they cost me &gt;24 hours of my LIFE, they refuse to compensate me in any way for their faulty software that corrupted my original (perfectly fine) system disk!Well, if they don't care how messed up your data is going to get, why would I care to buy their products in the future.
Originally picked up a V-Mate from Sandisk, but the Neuros outperforms in terms of features and video quality.
This is a great Keyboard.+ Great lighting. It's not too bright, yet not too dull.+ Great feel and sound. (Amazing for gaming!)+ Amazing price for this good a keyboard!+ Great color choices (Blue, Red, and Purple), but they could have had more (like Green or Yellow),,, (and/or have the colors cycle through automatically)-Reviews say that there are lots of problems with this keyboard... I'm using this board right now and it is PERFECT!! (As soon as I got this board I coated the tops of each key with clear nail polish to prevent the keys from wearing out too quickly) Overall, This keyboard has done nothing but amaze me. it is honestly the best keyboard I have ever used in my entire life. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS KEYBOARD!!
Of all the CD players that I have looked at, this is the best. Its not just a pretty color, it has great G-protection to let you jog, jump, do whatever you want with it. I have just ordered it in green and I am counting the days till it arrives. I hope that you will pick this product, it is a pretty and great product to invest your money in!!!!
Everyone should have a UV filter screwed onto the end of each of their lenses. It's a lot cheaper to replace one of these when it gets scratched than a lense. This does what it's supposed to do.
It worked well for a bit, but now I get "Memeory Card Error" messages. Amazon has been great in exchanging it though. I may have just gotten a bad one.UPDATE: I've had the new one for 6 months now, and it works great! I'd be at 5 stars if not for the prob with the first one, but it won't let me change it to 4 now.
If you have a Lenovo S10-3 Netbook make sure to check if it is DDR2 or DDR3. It seems that depending on the exact model processor the memory is different, although the rest of the specs are exactly the same.It did not fit in my Pine S10-3 but the Amazon return process is Incredible. Never have has any return online been so hassle free. This is the number one reason I do not shop anywhere else.
I bought this thinking that it could receive, strengthen, and repeat a signal without other hardware necessary or a wired connection.The description did not state that there was other hardware necessary for this to work in the way I was hoping, nor did it state that there was a hardwired connection necessary for the system to work.A serious disappointment and a waste of money unless you have a large area to cover and all of the other hardware for this set.
The SD800-IS takes beautiful pictures. They are bright, colorful, and sharp. It is easy to use and understand. The menus and controls are logical. The optical image stabilization really works! Battery life is amazing. The "face finder" focus function does a great job. The range of lens system is terrific. It goes from wide angle to zoom equal to that of my 24-105mm lens. Very impressive. The optical view finder in addition to the LCD display make this the perfect choice for me. I love my SD800-IS!
This camera is perfect for what I wanted one for, I have professional 35mm cameras and a studio. But wanted a small, convenient high end digital camera that I could carry in my pocket. This camera takes great scenic photos the stabilazation works well since I have a very pronounced tremor and I was concerned about that. The only problem is a noticeable red eye in portraits(as did my last digital camera) but that is easliy corrected with the included software. For the money I believe it was the best choice for my needs. The controls are simple and the instructions are also easy to understand.The connection to the computer was automatic and worked very well.Seems to me like it was a very good deal.If you want professional work with diffusion filters and all that; you will have to stay with SLR or a much more expensive digital, but I really like this little camera.
I was skeptical that I'd hear a difference, but both my wife and myself noticed an instant difference when using the Pyramid to power Music Fidelity's V-LPS phono stage. We did an A/B comparison and we both said that the difference is the music sounds "taller" when augmenting with the Pyramid power supply. Don't forget to get the cord for it ( http://www.amazon.com/1-3mm-3-5mm-11-2mm-Plug-Cord/dp/B000LFRT8K/ref=pd_cp_e_1 ) and make sure you wire the leads correctly.
It's not "dual alarm" as its name implies. It's a M-F alarm and a weekend alarm. If you are among the thousands of us, health care workers and the like, who don't get every weekend off, it's not designed for you. You have to manually adjust every different wake time, running up or down through all the minutes.Incredibly, it has no off-switch. If you wake up before the alarm goes off, you can't disable it. You have to wait for it to buzz, then turn it off. That's just plain annoying.UPDATE: OK, I have had this thing a few weeks now, and I have learned some new things about it. The directions don't exactly tell you this, but if you read between the lines, you figure out you can set one wake time on the buzzer, and another on the radio, setting them both for "Everyday." Then switch back and forth as you need. If you want to turn it off before it alarms, find the secret buttons under the little door, figure out which one is which, and turn off the alarm.Make it 2 stars.
The title says it all. Crystal clear sound. Heart-thumping bass. No distortion whatsoever. Just pair it up with a decent receiver and then let the music get the sound it deserves. Even my complaining neighbor cudnt help appreciate the punch :D. Fortunately, I happened to come across these and promptly decided to return my Bose. This one is way better for fraction of the cost.PS. I sniped mine thru ebay from the Harman Kardon factory store for $260. Cant get any cheaper than that. Its factory re-manufactured but Id say its almost new.
I just received the headphones today, put them on - a got amazed. The sound was much better than I expected. Both bass and treble-wise. Most of what was said here regarding their look is true though; they sure do not look fancy.I have to disagree with one of the reviewers who said that the headphones are not good for classical or jazz. It may take you a minute to figure out the right equalization (with the default "classical" the sound was surely horrible), but after that you get a very good sound from a piece that weighs nothing!Go for these if you are looking for a good performance while "on the go" and do not need to show off with the fanciest and latest technology.
Positives:1. Smaller and lighter than a Bic lighter.2. Intuitive menu (fortunately--see below).3. Easy to read display.4. Enclosed software package easier to use for file transfers than Microsoft Media.5. Surprisingly high quality ear buds.6. Unlike some MP3's, can play at a pretty high volume.7. Enclosed USB cable an unexpected plus!8. Fast transfer speed.9. Enclosed arm strap and holder clip work great.Negatives:1. Enclosed manual doesn't tell you much about how all the menu options work.2. No slot for external memory card.All in all an extremely handy device--you get quite a bit for your money!
I've had this product for almost 4 months now (so I can't comment on long-term durability) BUT so far this has been a great external hard drive. It's fast and easy setup and is *definitely* durable. I've already chucked it down stairs, mashed it around in my luggage, and toted it on week-long hikes where it had many chances to get beaten around. Not a single problem so far! I bought this product specifically because my work causes me to travel all over the globe (and ALL my electronics get beaten up, it's inevitable!) and this one is living up to its "rugged" reputation. In fact, I like it so much my best friend also bought this for his work and he's loved it too.I've only experienced one minor issue in all the times I've used it: after plugging in the product my computer gave a pop-up notification that I had maxed out the power on my USB hub. Easily solved, once I followed directions and reset the USB it worked immediately. The external hard drive also comes with a power adapter to avoid this problem (that uses a second USB port). So far it's only happened about 3 or 4 times. Even with the minor glitch I'm giving it 5 stars.Update: 2.5 years later, this is still going strong. Granted, portable hard drives are a dime-a-dozen now, so I imagine the company has updated with a larger size hard drive. However, I've beaten this hard drive up for 2+ years through six major household moves in 4 different countries ... it has dings and dents as medals of honor but has never not worked. As for the USB port getting maxed out, that, I believe, was attributable to my old laptop (Dell, 6 years old, also took a licking and kept on ticking). After the first few times of receiving the pop-up notification I used the second power cord in another USB port without problem. When I purchased a newer laptop 1+ years ago I never received an error and only used the standard cable. Five stars!!
I researched for several days for 19" LCD monitors. I always search long and hard for a quality product for the price. The Samsung 941BW kept coming up in various searches with lots of positive reviews on different web sites. Plus it has a outstanding price when compared to models with similar specs.My initial impression of the monitor was that the colors were fantastic but there was some noticeable white halo around small type on the screen. If you have similar problem make sure you read the faq on the Samsung web site (the 941BW faq).Now that everything has been tweaked I am just in awe of the quality of this monitor for the price. My only remaining gripe is that the height cannot be adjusted. Overall I am very pleased with this product and will continue to look for quality Samsung products in the future.
for the price (total of $4 with shipping) this was perfect for my 2002 chevy trailblazer just match the wires with the connector that comes with the deck except for the red wires and the orange ones and plug the yellow one into the 4wd switch and you should be set install was easy and pretty straight foward.
When I checked the pen, I realized that the tip leaves dark stains on my skin... I got worried for a moment, but later I learned that it works with that carbon stuff. That carbon thing makes lens cleaner!!! I tested this pen, but the fingerprint of my lens didnt go away at the first rub. I had to rub it like 5 more times to take the fingerprint off. I think it works, but you may have to clean your lens more than once to get better results.
High quality, fits my Sony Clie and works perfectly. Highly recommended. Just like the original pen that came with device.
This player didn't last very long but served me well for about 18 months. My kids might have been rough with it but I never saw that happen. The CD player simply stopped rotating the CD and permanently quit. As for sound quality, it's better than I expected for something in this market range but not good enough for probably most people. I played children's CDs for my kids and listened to books on CD for myself.In short, if you just need something for a little while or a player that will might be treated roughly by little children, I think this is appropriate.
Beware: I've had these cables for over 3 months and during that time I've experience quite a few black outs/failures. I used two of these HDMI cables to connect from a Sony DVD player and Uverse box to a Sony LCD TV, and both cables fail from time to time (the screen either blacks-out or says I've "loss HD connectivity"). I pin-pointed the problem to the cables b/c ever since I've replaced them, I no longer have the "black-out" problem. However, good points are they're cheap and replaceable.
As other reviewers have mentioned, it really is essential to get a true Panasonic bulb. I've gone with the non-genuine lamps before, trying to save money, but only ended up wasting money on a piece of junk. In fact, the 'new' knock-off bulb I got was so bad that I reinstalled my old 3000+ hour original lamp because it was brighter and provided more even illumination.So, when I came to buy a new lamp, I didn't mess around. I went straight to the expensive, new lamp listing. I read other reviewers that complained about non-genuine products, and assumed that they must have purchased from one of the affiliate sites, rather than straight from Amazon.However, when I ordered 'Ships from and sold by Amazon.com', I received the same deal: an old Panasonic package with the flaps resealed, containing an obviously used housing (you can see the grime on it!), and a made-in-China bulb.How dare you Amazon?!? You take my $300+ and give me garbage? The terrible thing is that most people will probably get burned. I've gotten screwed over before, so I was on the lookout, but someone else is likely to install this crap, only to have it start dimming or failing entirely after the 30 (!) day 'warranty'.Bottom line? Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else for your projector lamp needs. Shame on you Amazon!
Perfect solution to my auto audio needs. I have a device that uses the FM signal but it doesn't work well here in bay area. Lot's of random static and FM stations bleeding in but when I trid this it was perfect! Just the audio I want no static at all. Works just as easily on my ipod as it does on the mp3s I keep on my cell phone.
I bought this TV from Amazon after looking for some time at competitive products. I wwanted something bigger than 32" but didn't have room for a 40" or 42" in my entertainment center. This TV fit the bill perfectly, and it was a one of the few models that had full 1080p resolution and a QAM/ATSC tuner.This TV has an absolutely fantastic picture on both SD and HD channels. The larger 42D62U and 46D62U cousins got top rating from Consumer Reports, and I must say I agree. Best of all, Amazon's price saved me hundreds of dollars over local merchant's prices. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
Very comfortable. Excellent midrange and treble. Very shallow bass. Poor outside noise blockage.
I received this player from a friend as an early Christmas present. I have to say that it really does play MP3s really well. No distortions or anything. The one and only gripe I have with it, and it's not that big a gripe, is the LCD display. Long story short, I like a bigger display with a hierarchial listing of folders and lists ala iPod. Unless you know exactly what folder is what/where and which song belongs to which band, it's kind of a clausterphobic experience. Even the two lines of info aren't enough for some songs. Another thing, unless I've missed how to do it, is that it doesn't play by track number when it comes to MP3s. It plays according to name. Which is really bad when tracks run into each other. For the guy who was complaining about long load times of file structures: yes, it does take a long time if you're flipping from one song to another, especially when the disc has stopped spinning and you're flipping from the current song to the next in the middle of playing. It does, however, play seamlessly when you let the songs play continuously. Because just before the current song ends the cd starts spinning to load the next song to provide seamless playback between the MP3s. This is also true with shuffle mode IIRC...
Fathers dream to one day have enough money so they may live the life their wife and children enjoy. This product is a good value which fits our current means. This added feature allows us to enjoy a simple creature comfort which most Fathers believe could only be in the future.
Great headphone perfect for the house and watching movies. I have hooked to TV works great, the sound is top notch and crystal clear
nice card. good value. puts c+c tiberium wars on 3/4 spec so its pretty decent for the price
I had to look far and wide to find a tablet-style DVD player. I'm not sure why, as these are ideal for temporary mounting in a car.We used this on a 7+ hour drive to keep our 3-year old happy and quiet. It excelled at that task!The picture and sound quality are fine, and the volume adequate. Build quality is surprisingly good. The headrest mounting bag, all cords and power adaptors, even a cassette adapter are included in the box. Not bad for $130.The only design flaws are the latch meant to hold the support leg doesn't work, and the headrest bag blocks the IR remote sensor. Both forgiveable for the price and purpose.
No Kidding - This is GREAT!I have multiple computers and 6 external hard drives on a usb hub (10 Terabites). I am switching the drives between 2 computers.I've had lots of trouble in the past with switches. The usually hang up when you switch them, requireing a reboot.This switch is sweet, no hangups, the computers or the drives.Worked right out of the box without instructions or drivers.I'm going to load all this on a network (Server) drive. I just found some 4 Teragite drives, and some Cloud servers that connect directly to your network and there's no server. Watch how many Users they'll handle, some only handle 3 users and some handle 10.I Know this doesn't match some of the descriptions I've read but that's OK. The switches on the box are push buttons. Each push of a button switches the associated port from one computer and the other, and then back. The lights on each switch change from Green to Red. - Yes, that's right - 2 computers, 4 switches for the 4 USB ports.EnjoyDouglas Kapin (I'm a published writer on Amazon)
I'm very new to this, never had a digital anything. I wanted something simple, and this is very simple. I was unaware of the massive battery drain with the flash, and nowhere in the manual does it mention this. It took an email from the seller to set me straight with rechargeable batteries. The pics are fine for me, a novice, and I'm now happy with it. I would reccomend it for newbies, but not for experienced digital photographers.
I rec'd my Logitech Cordless Freedom pack today. Hooked it up immed. Loved it from the get-go! This product is great for those who like to sit back and relax while working on the computer. Gone are the days of hunching over the desk typing or mousing around websites.I found the range of the keyboard and mouse to be more than 20 feet though I would have settled for 6. With the unexpected distance achieved I'm eager to buy a 19-21&quot; monitor.If you are undecided, put your fears to rest and buy this set. You will love it too.
I love this monitor!! I use a Dell at work and this monitor has just as beautiful a picture, if not better. It is clear and the colors are great. I am very pleased with this monitor.
I set up the headphones and they worked well with our TV for two weeks and then one night while using them the transmitter just stopped working-no power. I have to send them to Sennheiser for repair. What a hassle.
I needed a basic scanner for the sole purpose of making copies. I have a printer that does a fine job so I really did not want to replace it with an all-in-one kind of product. This scanner is exactly what I wanted. I use it once or twice a month and it works fine. The price is great!
I bought this as a gift and the person loved it. Great deal for the money.
First off, this lens arrived very fast! Second, the Bokeh on it is absolutely beautiful! I own a Nikon D3100 and use this lens for it, my camera does not support non-AF-S lenses, but that's fine with me. If you go into Live View, and press the zoom button a lot, you will zoom in and see how in focus this lens is. I have 20/13 vision, and the f1.8 is so sensitive... I can rarely get it in focus with the viewfinder. I would recommend this lens to anyone (with a Nikon Camera that supports Live View.)! It's cheap, durable, and creates GREAT results! I have included a few images by Samuel Crowe Photography. No sharpening or blurring was done to them whatsoever.P.S. I also use a Yongnuo YN-460 Speedlite, and 5-in-1 Multi Disc Reflector.
I bought the M100 brand new. It was wellpackaged and sealed. When I first tried to play my MP3 CDs it would not read most of them. The only ones it read were those with all files in the root directory. It obviously was not reading directories. It also reads and plays normal CDs perfectly.I have a RioVolt MP3 CD Player and a Philips Expanium MP3 CD Player - both read and play ALL the CDs perfectly.Creative support as usual either do not respond to queries, or make excuses as to why they should not exchange the player.A poor product, poor service - beware of any Creative products.
Oh yeah!!! I work with 3D, compositing, video edit, multimedia, web and prints. I love Games. My system is a Dell Precision 380, Quadro FX 1400. And if this card can play in high resolution (1600x1200) fast enough, many others can.Oh Yeah!!! this guy rocks. Perfect. 0 Dead Pixels. DVI Super Crisp Images and Texts. In fact I can see some ghost, but believe me, only if you really want to see, to write a fare review. And YES YOU CAN PLAY GAMES and watch DVDs PERFECTLY.That's it. I'm really really happy!!!And texts don't get to small at 1920x1200.I bought a Viewsonic VX924 too, to use together with this guy, but 24 is good enough, I'm used to have 2x21 Inches 4:3 CRTs. And now 1x24 Inch 16:10 LCD Acer is all I need.Buy it. The price worth. I don't care to HDCP compliance, because there will be converters, and probably I'll watch HD Videos in a Plasma TV, not in my computer.Amazon was fast, cheap and trouble-less.
just got it but cable ONLY will not work with my 2nd gen 16GB iPod. but if i plug my normal apple cable into the charger adapters it work fine. Why wont the cable WORK?? WORKS FINE EXCEPT THE CABLE.....OTHERWISE ITS GREAT!!!
This bag fits nicely:- G3 (body or with a lens attached)- 14-42 kit lens (would fit instead 14-140 OR 45-200 lens)- 20 mm F 1.7 pancake lens- spare battery- 2 memory cards- small cleaning penI do not think you would be able to fit anything else - but it is perfect for me - I am a casual user that does not have too many accessories.Since the divider can be moved, you can have either of the lens attached (or none).It is small but not a super small bag - but G3 is kind of bulky due to the viewfinder.What I liked is that the camera goes in and out easy not too tight - very comfortably. So, if you are taking it out and placing back it is very comfortable. I also liked the way it unzips - from the rear side (you do not open the flap in front) - this makes taking camera out and placing back an easy and comfortable process.I also like the handle and the rubberized (non-slip) strap. However, it is still most comfortable if you carry it across your body.I tried a few other bags- ILC50 - it would not fit the camera- ILC100 - was too tightI give 4 starts as I am not fond of the fake leather in the middle and the ugly (IMO) Lowepro label.
and the replacement foam thingies... they're great. i must say.. that the shure e4c's are the best in-ear headphones i've ever had... and i love how the foam ear phone coverings are so noise isolating.. i use them for all sorts of things!shure really knows their stuff. they rock.
I like the camera but I don't like that it only faces one direction and can't swivel. It also does not hold on to my laptop very well. A tiny bit behind with the picture and voice. The picture is very clear though. It is a pretty nice camera over all.
I wish I had read the reviews on the xmfan.com forum before I bought this product. The reception is poor compared to the delphi antenna supplied with the XM Roady. Also the supplied antenna wire is too short to make it from the back of a small SUV to the dash.
This is a great product for the price. Charges the ipod while allowing you to listen over the fm channel in your car.Only problem for me was it was difficult to see the FM channel on the display due to the positioning of my power outlet in my car. Still, for the price it is a great deal.
I find that purchasing ink cartridges for my Canon printer is much easier from Amazon than from the Canon website. The latter is complex and hard to navigate. My Amazon account provides almost instant reorder.
Its a good Mp3 player, and once it get even slightly smacked, its a dead Mp3 player, I got one of these "the square model, I forget the name" and that broke by being in my pocket when I fell, and I used my warrenty, and they gave me this, I had it for 2 days, and I dropped it by accident, and it was busted, so dont buy this if you think you might drop it, it is a good Mp3 player, but its too fragile.
Loud humming when connected to the tv, which is why I had purchased it in the first place. Probably can't be used, and apparently I can't return it.
This backpack is made strong and has room for all my photo needs.
I previously used a Linksys router WRT-120N. 2 main differences in these routers comes to mind.The WRT-120N has an internal antenna so it tooks better in the room. The cost of this aesthetic difference is range of signal. I have a 2 story 2100 sq ft house and the router will provide coverage to the upstairs and half of the downstairs only. The DIR-615 works all the way down the block. So good looking router equals poor signal strength.The WRT-120N is notorious for having Network Address Translation problems with an Xbox 360. I looked and looked for software/instructions to get port forwarding to open the NAT... I had invested about 10 hours of time when I decided to buy the DIR-615 instead. Now I have an open NAT and can enjoy gaming at very fast speeds without getting dropped from my party(s).All in all, I paid 30 USD for the Linksys WRT-120N and 25 USD for the D-Link DIR-615. I haven't seen a downside to the D-Link router yet. It has been running about 2 months without a reboot and no problems.
I own the Digital Rebel (300D) and last week I bought this Pro1 for my wife. So after a week of intensive use and testing (we are both professionnal wedding photographers) here are the pros and cons, some of them compared to the rebel:PROS:- 8 MP- L &quot;pro&quot; lens, really delivers crisper and sharper images than the bundled EF-S of my rebel, but I still prefer my EF 50mm f/1.4 USM- 28-200mm equivalent is everything we could ask for weddings, we usually stay in the 28-80 range anyway because of flash range limitations- the built-in flash is reliable, fast and strong- lots of functions and modes, + 2 custom settings- very small, *ideal* for a woman's hands, yet again I'm used to the rebel plus the battery grip so...- 1 compartment for CF card and battery- incredibly bright, big and clear LCD, very useful- flip over LCD panel- good battery bundled (1350 mAh versus 1100 for the rebel)- also bundled: 64MB CF, neck strap, 58mm filter adapter, remote control (!) and hood- Good price (same as rebel)- hot shoe for external flash- black &quot;pro&quot; lookCONS:- Electronic zoom ring, a bit slow and drains battery- autofocus too slow for wildlife or sports- not as user friendly as previous Canon models- maybe a tad too small for most men hands- smaller cmos sensor than the digirebel- takes like 2 seconds to turn on (I expected less than the rebel, but it's the same)- usb 1.1 (should be 2.0 what the Hell was Canon thinking??)- almost impossible to focus in low light, even with an external flash with IF assistant beam- freezes the viewfinder for a sec when if focuses, annoying- not many additionnal accessories (like battery pack, eyepiece extender...)Bottom Line: I would still recommend it for weddings or maybe all-round, but the next thing I'm buying in about 6 months will definitely be another digital SLR (like the 1Ds), give the rebel to my wife and sell the pro1. It's a great camera, but it's not really &quot;pro&quot; like the name and the L lens suggests.Well that's about it, I hope it helps.
The camera has been in and out of sharp's authorized repair center, and has cost a total $100 to repair. It still does not work and we have to buy a new camcorder, it won't be a sharp.Save your money and buy quality, customer service is terrible.They don't care if you are satisfied or not
I got it for X-mas. kept using it just about 2 months it just stopped working I took perfect care of the peice of crap
It's really a nice mp3 player, very good for the local roamer's, joggers, and anyone locally trying to utilize a close range, economic mp3 player.However, it wouldnt be prudent for a long range trip away from a computer, due to the lack of a power source for recharging.(Uses the USB hub to charge the Lithium Ion battery.)Overall, a fine product!
I've used quite a few of the earbuds in this price range and have to say that ears down, this set is the best.As soon as they arrived I was anxious to try them. The first thing I noticed is they are extremely comfortable and slide in your ear without having to mash them into place. I fired up the touch and flipped to 4 Minutes and hit play. BOOM the bass went with these buds, not boom like my others. I mean, these really define the bass in your music. It's like the bass was rattling around in my skull. Not to mention I couldn't hear the treadmill I was running on at 7 MPH...they totally sealed out the noise surrounding me. Which is nice, but it also brings you into your own little music world.The cord management system that it comes with is also handy. Finally, something to keep the cords from getting all tangled and knotted up that really works and doesn't take a lot of hassling with. Just a few quick wraps with your hand and your buds are safe from tangle and knots. Ingenious!For $20 you can not go wrong here. You'll be amazed and what you've been missing with the other pair you've got stuck in your ears now.
The earphones didn't fit my ear. They kept falling out whenever I ran, I haven't had a hissy fit in 2 decades, but these headphones truly made me go into a rage. The sound quality was horrible, it sounded like I was listening to headphones coming from another person headset.
Low price, good enough product.Good: design, interface, remoteBad: when is switched off, there is still light blurr on display (in dark room you can see it) - disapears, if you unplug from electricity. When you poer on device, you have to choose inpute and press some buttons to display images - would be nice, if could remember last settings and when you power on start where was ended.
Plays cds and mp3s just fine. The &quot;hold&quot; button is vital once play has started -- the buttons on the face-plate will activate if you are carrying it around, like in your pocket -- so play is easily interrupted, or the screen info will change in unexpected ways. If you don't turn it all the way off with two clicks of the &quot;stop&quot; button, the play will continue and the batteries will drain, resulting in a very unstable performance that will start play and stop after a few minutes -- annoying til you figure it out. I use this to play old time radio catalog radio shows, and the manual fails to explain that holding down the &quot;next program&quot; button will give you a fast-forward function. It's bare-bones, rattles a bit, but it plays good and the price is right.
I have looked all over for a replacement mount for my Garmin and finally found one on Amazon.com. Now my unit doesn't fall off the windshield anymore. I was very pleased with the price and the delivery time. Thank you Amazon.com.
BEST region Free Code Free DVD Player sold any where. This DVD Plays any dvd i throw at it.
I purchased this camera and sent it back 48-hours later. I have a Linksys WRT350N (top of the line wireless-N router). This camera would not join the network. I am network savvy, still no joy in a wireless setup. Plus, in wired mode I had a chance to review the functionality of the camera, and let me tell you, it stinks. Sure, resolution `is-what-it-is', but the pan and tilt motor sounds like a freight train. Obviously, this camera wasn't intended for clandestine operation, nor was this what I was looking for, however I didn't intend to wake the dead every time the pan/tilt motor engages. I sent this product back and ordered the Panasonic BL-C131; Panasonic makes a great camera!
I never received my money from this vendor. I now have a claim to get my money back.
I was very disapointed with this clock radio. I was never able to receive the signal for the Atomic clock (My prior atomic alarm clock was able to do this)I also found that you are not able to fine tune the radio volume. The volume is adjusted in increments from level 1(lowest) to level 4(loudest).Also, if you use the radio for the alarm, it always turns the radio on at the level 2 setting, which I found to be way too loud. And, I was not able to set the radio alarm to go off at any other volume level. I even found level 1 to be too loud for my liking for that early morning wake-up.Sent the clock back after 1 day..
I needed an interface cable for a Click PLC. Buying the parts here and building the cable saved me at least $15.00. And fast shipping as well. And it WORKED. Happy...
i like the bag, although it feels a little tight to hold the number of lenses it's spec'd for. however, i haven't packed it out with lenses to test it. i use it to carry my d40, canon hf100 vid camera (in a lens slot) and the associated wires, chargers and connectors. for that purpose, it works extremely well. i'm happy with my purchase.
Amazon emailed me and want me to review this product. It works. I can plug a USB fill-in-the-blank 16 feet away from a 2.0 port on my PC and the USB fill-in-the-blank actually works. Ummmm... OH! It is silver in color so the chicks really dig it!There you have it folks. It works AND you'll get all the girls' attention like it's a light beer commercial. Buy two. I did!
It cannot read many of my music cds, including brand-new CDs.
It was all good when I started putting pictures into the 4"x6" plastic pockets. But as I got near the middle 2/3 of the book, the plastic pockets would stick to the backing so I'd have to unstick it (ripping the edges a little) and it would also leave ugly marks on the plastic that is above the photo. My only complaint. Perhaps only my photo album is like that and not all others since it may have been caused by heat melting or something.
As a life long -mostly amature- photographer, I know camera value when I use it. Optically, this lens has very good clarity, resolution, color correction and contrast. Images are printable to 8x10 without noticable loss of quality. Images processed for web use or email snap out on the monitor. It is the smallest 300mm (35mm equivalent) lens I know, yet the controls are easy to manipulate.Con: The plastic barrel, rings and mounts feel like ...plastic. Oh Well. The quality of construction seems as good as or better than any other lens in this price range.I highly recommend this lens.
This is a comprehensive tool kit for the do-it-your-selfer or the professional. Nice leather case. Great product
I just got the Cyberpad last week and I have used it for a few days. The product is just as I expected, thin and lightweight. The software was easy to install although I agree with an earlier reviewer that they could have done a better job with the documentation (in fact they need to correct major typos in the "manual" such as change from "lunch" to "launch"!). The pen is indeed a bit bigger than what I'd like and I hope they will come up with a thinner replacement. The notes are captured very well eventhough my handwriting is not very good (specially in fast paced meetings). For me one of the biggest benefits is the Evernotes software package which comes with Cyberpad. With Evernotes, I can catalog and organize all the notes taken and assign tags for specific categories which makes it a breeze to find my notes later on (which was a problem I was trying to solve with the Cyberpad). So, I would rank it a 5-star except for the pen size.
These speakers live up to their ratings. I liked them for the looks, Trusted them for their heritage, but absolutely love them for the sound. I was worried thet would not get loud, but I was wrong. I should have bought 2 sets. I wish I could buy a pair of satellites without the sub to place on my desk at work, but they only seem to come as a matched 5.1 set, and thats when you can find them. They would make a great PC speaker.
worked for a day or two, and stopped working. The connector can easily bend
The description says it accurately: &#34;a simple, yet comfortable strap,&#34; and at a reasonable price. And it doesn't take up much room in my camera carrying case.
I've owned one of these mics for a while and was very happy with it. Needless to say, I was disappointing when I needed a second one and found out that they were discontinued. Fortunately, I found a used one on Amazon. Unfortunately, when I got it it was broken. So - overall I would rate the mic a "5" for performance, but the one I just bought was actually a "0", but you can't rate a zero on Amazon, hence a score of one. (how can a USB product stop working?)
I have been using this for my Nike Air Max 360 for about 3 months straight and works as advertised. I'm getting another set of sneaker (Asics Kayano 13) with another sport kit. A must have.
My new Sound Blaster Audigy SE sound card exceeds my expectations -- the sound quality is much improved over the original, on-board card, which failed after approximately 6 years usage. I highly recommend Creative Labs sound cards!
even though the item is not compatible with my gadget, i am keeping it to give as a present since it is so cute!
I'm a journalism student, and my professor advised the class to purchase tape recorders for interviews. It has been PERFECT for interviews. The microphone is definitely loud enough, and it's compact, so I can put it in my purse for recording. I wish it had a few more features, but I only paid around $20. I definitely got what I paid for. Like I rated--4 stars.
1) Purchase a good microfiber cloth2) [Skip this step if you have just have a few smudges] If filter is very dirty, use an appropriate cleaning solution with lens wipes, e.g.3) Using the microfiber cloth, carefully remove smudges with your breath4) Put the cloth in a sealed ziploc bag and never use it for anything else.
My mother is 85 and has felt left out when it came to emails since all of her kids and grandkids are always talking about emailing each other or texting. The Presto Mailbox printer has worked wonderfully for her. We are all able to send her emails and pictures that she just has to pick up out of the printer with no effort on her part. I just make sure the paper is filled up and that the ink isn't low, and she's good to go. She loves being in the loop and now gets more news about things going on with family members, as well as current pictures. It was well worth the money.
The 3.5mm cable broke after about 3 weeks of use. I had to cut open the cable and re-splice it, that worked for another few weeks until it stopped working completely.I am very disappointed in this product.
I don't know if Amazon screwed up on the pricing, but 6 channels of ANY cable (even Radio Shack garbage) is going to run you over $40! 6 channels, 15 feet of high-quality Monster cables? For $38.99?! You have to be brain dead to pass these up!
This is my third lomo camera and surely not my last.I liked the retro appeal of it and when is color ever a bad thing,right?it comes with its own camera and batteries and also some color filter,though some of the filters are the same just a shade different.The only things i don't like about this camera is that you can only have 4 colors on the color wheel,2 of which you can't change and also if you want a filter over the lens itself,then you have to tape it on which is kind of ghetto.The film advancer wheel is also annoying because it's hard to turn and hurts your finger.Overall the pictures come out really good but i prefer using it at night because of the effects you can create from surrounding lights.I recommend buying this camera as long as you can handle it's few annoying quirks.
I have to admit, these have one downfall: they are not very durable. They last 2-4 months. But besides that, they are great.These are the ONLY earphones that will stay on your ear while running, biking (be careful, dont let the cord get tangled o_O), etc. And the sound is pretty good.Just one note: be careful with the earphones, since their unique shape can be a blessing or a burden (they will tangle unless you use their shape to your advantage when storing)
One pixel went out after 3 hours. I called customer service and they told me that 3 have to be out before they will consider it a warranty return. It's in the middle of the screen and very annoying.
The product is what was advertised. A simple no frills adapter plug. It works and the price is good.It was shipped promptly as well.What's not to like ?!
We have used this printer for about 13 months. It has already been repaired onces where the problem was not fixed. It currently does not print correct color, scan correct color and feeds the paper incorrectly. We our at the point of thinking that this printer is so broken that we have to replace it.Also half the time it says the ink is out. At times we put new ink in and it still says the ink is out. We are diffently not going look at brother printers as a replacemnt considering this one barelly lastest a year.
This is a great GPS. When placing a cache, the averaging capability is astounding. Have had many comments on how accurate my co-ords are. Works much better than my Megellan.
I only have RAVE reviews for this product! I tried buying the very expensive Nike+ shoes, but they hurt my feet terribly. At the enormous price, I was actually glad to return the shoes. After finding this little pouch for under $5, I couldn't believe I could be so lucky! It worked perfectly. I have had it for almost a year now and have had no problems at all. I highly recommend this product.
I didn't want a fancy digital camera with a bunch of bells and whistles that would be utterly wasted on me and just mean more things to break. But I was also kind of camera snob. A Kodak digital camera? I thought I wanted something with more snob appeal. After reading everything I could and going to every store imaginable, I settled on this one. I liked the size, the weight, and the battery situation. I travel overseas a lot and the charger is a lot more reasonable in size than the other cameras I looked at. And it's a simple use camera which is exactly what I wanted. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. My pictures are great, the color and clarity outstanding. I liked it so much I bought my mother a different Kodak model with the "grip" shape and she won't put it down. If you want an easy, uncomplicated digital camera without a lot of frou-frou, I recommend this one!!
Neither I nor LinkSys tech could get it to work; the tech finally figured out that Amazon (acting for Computer Geeks) had got me version 1 of the range extender, which cannot be ethernet-cabled to the LinkSys router for setup, which is often necessary. The tech said that v.1 is at least two years old, and not recommended.
I ordered this and tried to sync it to computer etc with no success. Called the company and was on the phone with techs for two hours to try to fix the issues which they constinued to insinuate that it was something I was doing wrong. After two or three tries they finally decided that it was defective. They said that they would send me packing materials to return it and after they received it they would iether repair or replace it. Told me it would take 3 to 4 weeks after they received it and that they could nto guarantee color. (I said that was not acceptable as I had paid extra to get red) I asked if I could get a refund and they said no. soooo I called Amazon and they took it right back and issued a credit to my card. I then order the IPOD and it works perfectly.
I purchased this to work in conjunction with Wild Blue Satellite Internet Provider and two computers running Win XP-SP2. So far it works great. Installation was a breeze. The Install CR-ROM was written for "dummies" so even I installed and set up everything in just a few minutes. Been using it for about 1-month now and only had to "reset" it twice because my "second" computer could not access the Internet. I would recommend it...
I ordered this item thinking it was a new product. I got it only to find that it was used. There were no instructions on how to set up the thing. Plus, the model I received was not the one shown in the picture. I wrote to the seller asking for help and have not yet received a response.
I had this router for about 3 years I think. Never had any problems except when netgear changed the router settings for internet accesss. I have an apple imac, xbox, panasonic dvd, roku, an old laptop PC, and they all connected to this wirelessly without any problems. I started to notice some glitchyness with the xbox a few weeks ago, and then last night the hetgear wireless started to fail, and then gave out completely and died. It lasted about 3 years, maybe longer. I was using version 8 so I cannot complain. I dont expect these routers to last forever because they are running 24/7 and this one we taxed a bit with kids running skype and watching netflix, and playing games at the same time. I noticed no speed problems at all. The user interface is a little bit perplexing online but I was able to figure it out. Time for an upgrade now.
I used this to couple two lines into one lead to feed the two-line jack on my multi-line phone, so I guess you could say I did it backwards. But with a coupling to join it to the lead going to the phone (instead of plugging it into a wall jack with two lines coming out) I achieved my purpose. (I also could have plugged the lead to the phone into L1+L2 and taped the jack end.) I had two lines coming out of my Vonage VoIP adapter with separate leads and so just plugged line 1 into L1 on the tap-off and line 2 into L2.
The lens is one of the best and most versatile lenses Canon has and at a great price to boot. I expected to pay $150 more until I found this.Then the lens protector and hood as well in a package deal! Great all around bargain. These are a necessity when buying a lens and package deal was right price.ThanksWally
I can die a happy man. This is the best, the absolute best, piece of gadgetry I've ever owned. I'm currently in the process of ripping my 3+ briefcases of CD's to my external HD; I've only filled up 20GB so far, and that's including the second and third volumes of Family Guy, plus the Stewie movie.Which brings me to why I can die a happy man: watching Family Guy, in great resolution, wherever I want? Is there anything better? I would argue that there is not.As an aside, everyone should know: Apple tried to make it difficult to watch your own movies on the iPod. In a perfect world, iTunes would be able to rip DVD's to MP4 format just like it rips CD's...but, alas, Apple is trying to get you to buy their music vids and TV shows from iTMS, so, there is no such feature. However, I did some Googling, and found the 2 utilities you need. First, download a free program called DVD Decrypter (http://www.dvddecrypter.com). This allows you to rip the VOB files from most any DVD, so long as you have a drive that reads DVD's on your computer. However, VOB's can't be played on the iPod. So, you need to download the Videora iPod Converter, from http://www.videora.com, as well. This will convert VOB's to MP4's, which will play in your iPod. Videora's website has a great tutorial.Why all this? Well, to take your iPod Video to the next level, you need to be able to watch more than silly U2 videos on it. It has the space you need, so why not? Music anywhere is great and all, but DVD's anywhere? That's the complete package.So, as for the rest of the product:-The aesthetic design is sleek and pretty. However, I've noticed (as has pretty much everyone else) that the screen gets scratches if you so much as look at it sideways. This is terribly frustrating. I bought a case for it, but because Apple is so slow with shipping, I went for nearly 2 weeks with just the little leather case it comes with. I never got anything near the screen, I only used one of those silk sunglass polishers to clean the screen, and I was oh-so-careful with it. Yet, there are still faint scratches if you look at it in the right light. I'm telling you, if the rest of this product wasn't so well-designed, Apple would never be able to get away with this flaw. But, so be it. Now, my case just takes the scratches instead, which is nominally better.-The onboard software is good for playing music, but I've found it to be somewhat glitchy when playing videos. As I noted above, I uploaded a bunch of Family Guy episodes. When I watch them, the battery level suddenly dips down---once in awhile, if, say, my battery meter is at half, and I try to play a movie, it will cut back to the menu without playing, and the battery meter will be red, on empty. As soon as I switch back to music playback, the meter goes back to half. I don't understand this jump. On top of that, sometimes, after playing videos, the unit refuses to turn off. I have to stop playback and wait for it to turn off automatically. I'm not sure whether this can or will be fixed by future iPod software updaters, but it's pretty frustrating.All this leads me to believe that Apple rushed the whole video concept to market, without thorough product testing, to get in under the holiday-shopping wire. Then again, maybe it plays fine when you're only using Apple's paltry iTunes video selections. Either way, while the video quality is absolutely fabulous, these glitches are a little annoying.-The battery life for music playback is more than enough for me, most of the time. However, the video playback drains the battery pretty heavily.-The interface is pretty easy to use, and I like the click wheel. Given that the calendar & contacts databases aren't editable (they're simply downloaded from Outlook, etc.), they're pretty much just a minor convenience, in case I forget my palm or cellphone, and need someone's phone number or my schedule. The games are nice, especially the music trivia, which uses your own library. Since the only iPod I've owned prior to this was a Shuffle, I don't know how it compares to previous pods. Overall, though, it's easy to navigate your music. One complaint I do have with the way Apple organizes your music is that, if the "Artist" field has any guest artists inserted, then it creates an entire new folder and artist. For example, when I bought the new Thievery Corporation album, the majority of the songs had guest artists. Like, instead of just "Thievery Corporation", it was "Thievery Corporation featuring _____". So when I went to browse through my iPod by artist, it created a new category for each one, which was about 10 categories just on that one CD. And this was an album bought from iTunes. Slightly annoying...but I digress.Overall, it's an amazing piece of machinery, dispite its glitches and design flaws. At the end of the day, I'll be able to have my entire cd library in one little box that's the size of my wallet. Given that, not 15 years ago, we were still doing research with encyclopedias, and I got my first CD in the early 90's, I'd say that this is simply amazing. I've heard songs come through on random shuffle that I haven't heard in 5 years! While I am disappointed by the fragility of the casing, among other small things, this is 5+ stars--no doubt.
This camera definitely has some major problems with its film loading system. Like the other reviewers, I couldn't load the film in even after too many tries. A very disappointing product.
Just received these today. They not only look cool,the sound quality is terrific. I tested everything from classical music to rock to pop to standards to choral music. Flawless. Good highs,good bass.Very good bass.And the 'phones are very comfortable.Very.This is the best 15 dollars I have ever spent towards headphones.Some others have cost much, much more,and the quality of these headphones matches them.I read with some alarm that one reviewer said his headphones broke after only two uses.I will be using these for hours every night when I play WoW,and if the 'phones turn out to be fragile,I will write a follow-up to this initial positive review.Well....they sounded and looked great up until they snapped in half.I had been very careful handling these because of what other reviewers had written,but yesterday,I picked them up and as I was putting them on,the headband broke at each speaker!! I am quite unhappy now.I guess I won't ascribe to the "won't happen to me"philosophy.Sorry Skull Candy.
i think it is a great product. the drive is very light, so being very convenient to carry, which is an important feature for me. the data reading and writing to the drive and there is almost no noise when it is working.what i really want to say is about the customer service of the company. I deleted the software on the drive unconsciously and then i wrote an email to the customer service center for help. i got a satsifactory answer in only one day.
This player is basic and tough as nails. I purchased one three years ago for about $80. Figureing it was flimsy I also purchased an extended warranty. This thing will not die and for what they are going for now they are a great deal. Would definately get the better rubber case for it the one it comes with sucks.
This card works great in my Cannon SD950IS and in my Playstation 3, but my computer doesnt recognize it. Im getting an SDHC card reader which SHOULD fix that. Unfortunately I already formatted the card in hopes of solving the problem, resulting in some lost videos. The card itself is great so far, with enough space for about 1500 superfine 12 mega pixel pictures on my camera. *** i just recieved my Sandisk MicroMate SD/ SDHC Memory Card Reader (White, BULK Package)from Amazon for about $3 each and this card now works perfectly with my pc.***
I have two of these Que M3 drives, which I bought at a "big box" electronics store about 4 1/2 years ago. I bought them as additional laptop storage, which means they've traveled all over the country with me numerous times, both in my hand-carried computer bag, and sometimes in my checked baggage as well. I've used them to work with and transfer large numbers of files...they've had a good workout, and the reason I say I must be the lucky one is that I've had absolutely no problems with either of them.
I recently purchased a CD player to use when I am working in my yard. I bought this CD player because I have purchased other Panasonic products in the past (TV's, VCR's, etc.) and I have been very satisfied. **I used to only buy Sony products, but...** I am very pleased with my purchase and I only have one minor complaint. Pros: 1)for the small price you pay you get a lot from this player 2)it comes with a belt clip that easily attaches to the player! This is great because I looked at the cd player jogging belts and they [cost extra money]. 2)this player is very light. I can hardly tell that I have it clipped on. 3)the remote is an excellent feature. I can turn up/down the volume or skip forward/backward to another track without having to fumble for the buttons on the player (which I have clipped onto the back of my shorts) while I am working in the yard. 4)the headphones do not hurt my ears. I wear the headphones for about 2 to 3 hours while doing my yard work and my ears never hurt. 5)it plays CD-R/RW. I only have a couple of CD's that I have burned, but they all work great with this player. 6)I have yet to make this player skip.Cons: 1)sound The only complaint I have is that it just does not get loud enough for me (only when I am mowing). I listen to Metallica and Megadeth and I like to listen to them extremely loud. I want to be able to hear every symbol being hit and every blistering note being played at all times, but the player can not produce enough sound to compete against the mower. I have to turn the volume to the maximum setting, which makes the headphones distort. Don't get me wrong - I can still hear the songs, but for me to give this player 5 stars I would want my ears to be blown off my head while mowing and not have any distortion. I am going to purchase the earbud style headphones to see if that helps.Overall, if you are like me and don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a cd player that you are only going to use once a week then I would buy this player. It has a lot of features and can be purchased for [a good price]. If you are going to be using the player on an everyday basis, or you plan to hook it up to your stereo or you are looking for the best sound quality possible then I would not recommend this player. Pay the extra money and get a top of the line model.
Bought for my 14 year old astronomer, it gives him the ease of use needed with the expanded possibilities of additional optics choices.
This is the first polarizing filter I have purchased. My first experience proved challenging to figure out exactly what the filter would do under different circumstances. However, I can see how it will be a real benefit to my photos as I master it.
I have been using this case for two months, it is worth every penny. The case is really durable and convenient.
I bought these for my daughter and she loves them. For the price I definetly buy them again. Right price for the right product.
Bought my Microtek 1800F from Mac Zone last year for $1400 and got a $200,00 rebate some months later. I intented to use it for scanning 4x5 color transparencies and larger format B&W; negative film. Scanning color 4x5's result in good detail and color, with data reaching 150+ MB. Black and white negatives are so sharp as to clearly show grain in fine-grained 4x5 negative film (when results are examined on screen at very high magnification).But there is a problem with color results--every color scan (in varying degrees depending on which profile is used) shows an uneven color cast across the width of the film. The left side of the film is more magenta and grades to blue on the right side. It is a subtle tone, but becomes exaggerated with manipulation of the image that increases density, saturation, etc. Can't get it out and it appears in the prints. This only seems to happen with scanning of transparencies and not reflective scanning. If you scan B&W; negatives in color, the color cast appears in the grey tones and has to be erased by dropping chromatics altogether.It was my understanding that the Microtek 1800F was the next best thing to shelling out money for a drumscanner--and the scanner is worth the price for the good work it can do scanning B&W; negatives for beatifully detailed B&W; prints. But I've considered buying another 1800F at now discounted prices to see if I have a lemon--or buy a medium format scanner and be satisfied with using medium format film for critical color work. I could probably moderate the effect if I made my own 4x5 film holder orienting the film 90 degrees lengthwise.Is this color shift a scanner problem (elements, mirror alignment?), a hardware problem or am I not turning off some incompatable function?Additional observations of this scanner:1) Not so good for scanning 35mm. My $300.00 Minolta dual III scans a far sharper image.2) Whether it does a really good job of scanning medium format is questionable--they seemed a little soft.3) The scanner is fixed focus, so there is not means of adjusting focus. Focus of 4x5's seemed ok, but variable with repeated scans.
I purchased two of these.The cigarette charger works well.The wall charger, Hell i think it drains the battery... It doesnt work well...
Purchased this small little radio two weeks ago. To be honest, there are far better ones.Sending / receiving qualities poor, clip broke at first day and the advertised land channel programming needs extra cable and software approx 100 bucks. Shame on ICOM.
This cable is for a Garmin 76 and is getting harder to find. It used to be sold with the receivers, but as they have been discontinued the cables are rare. They are good quality and needed when the receiver is used every day.
Nice adapter for a great camera, but I don't like the fact that the camera has to be in a 'dock' for everything. It would be better if you could just connect it directly to the computer for retrieving pictures and/or the power adapter for charging.
Received the package just in time. Installation is easy,all you have to do is aligning the red dot. And that's it. The first few days, it was working the way it suppose to do. Very happy with the purchase. Then, it started to act weird. On a few occasions, it failed to response when customers were walking in the store. However, it did response when customers were walking out. So, I knew it was not the alignment problem. I unplugged the unit and plugged it back in. Hopefully, it would do the trick. It was working ok for while and then it started to fail to response again that same day. The next day, it also failed to response. Contact the Seller and explained the problem. Received am RMA Number to return the package. A week later, received a partial refund without any explanation. Contact the Seller again, the seller said that the package was opened so the company charged a restocking fees. Obviously, the package was opened. And it was installed as well and that how I found out that the unit was defective. Why would I pay $70 for the same type of device that I paid only $20 (five years ago) when both of them work exactly the same and once in a while both of them just hit and miss some customers. I wanted it the work all the time not sometimes. That was the reason why I purchased this unit. The seller stated that the unit was working fine. Then, how do you explain the incident when the customers were walking in the store and the unit failed to response. NO ANSWER. I guess if the unit is working fine as the seller stated then my customers must be invisible, then. Good job, SHARP GEAR,Inc. Monsey, NY.Installed my old unit back....Now I am happy ever after again.
Great pressure cooker for little money!!! If somebody made me say something bad about it, I'd say that I'd like the handle to feel stronger. That said, I have no issues this it. Other than going into details of cooking, there's not much else to say. If you want/need pressure cooker this is a good one to get.
This is a perfect example of the variety of values that are frequently available at Amazon. The JBL speaker system delivers excellent quality soundfor all kinds of music. The price was substantially below the original list price. It was easy to search the website to find a list of PC speaker systems that Amazon had available for sale.
This webcam is of very high quality imo, the price was great thanks to a 60$ rebate listed here along with free shipping and sale price on amazon.com. I payed a total of 48$ for this, and it is worth much more but i like it alot. picture quality is ok and video quality is good.
dont work well in latin america,only works perfect in USA, because it have all the maps of US soil! but it do the job here in Panama Rep of Panama!
This bag was the perfect size. It is not too big and it has plenty of compartments for our camera and accessories.
Charger only lasted 4 months. Tech support only writes canned responses from product manual. Charger stopped working with flashing "charged" icon immediately when dead batteries are installed. Second mh-c801d charger shows the batteries are dead (no bars on battery symbol) and charges batteries for 45 min.
This player is great! Sounds good, however, the volume seems to be low even when it turns on to it's loudest, as well as skips when you are moving? I dont know if it's the cause of low batteries or something else. Overall, this player works great!
After I finally figured out how to work all buttons in the right combination, the thing up and quite working. I'm glad that Apple has improved their products. We have two of them and I also have a Sony MP3 player. iRiver needs to make a better product. This one lacked durability and thoughtful design.
I am so happy with this. It actually lasts longer than the canon battery that came with my camera.
I own both 430 exII and now th 580 exII ; They are both awsome units.I used 430 EX II as a slave and 580 as master on my T1i with canon 18-135MM lens.I used TV mode and white balance set to flash.The units performed wonderfull. Shot about 400+ pics indoor with very little ambient light.The pics are just stunning. Used the Slave flash to bounce off the ceiling which lit up the hall.If you have 60D or hihger models that allows the camera to control the flash; i think settingup two flashes is the way to capture any event.I would recoment that you purchase the 580 EXII if you are going to learn to take any indoor pics and want to learn flash photography.Once you have the more expensive unit; you can pick up the 430 later.BTW, I used recharageble batteries to take about 500 pics on single charge.So the battery life is great on the 580 also.
I bought these cables to use with my philips 40" LCD and ps3. Video/picture quality was excellent and for the money they can't be beaten! I bought an extra cable to use whenever I have my directv turned to HD.
I bought this TV to be my first widescreen television.Here is how this TV works:The HDTV comes in fantastic, perfect images.Unfortunately, if you want to watch a normal channel (1-13), the image is blurred somewhat.This TV is great for you if all your going to do is watch HDTV. The settings for the TV are somewhat confusing, and the default picture options need to be adjusted.For the price, this is a good TV, but it is missing some options (PIP,buttons on TV, )If you have digital Cable like me, then it's worth it.
I have had a zune 30 for about a year now, and the best things that I can say about it are that it is extremely durable, has a beautiful screen, and has a nice storage capacity for my needs. The player itself is perfect in my opinion, but the zune software is so-so. It tags some of my music with the wrong information and then uses 1 album cover for 100 different albums. Overall, I would purchase one again (next time, maybe i'll get the zune 80!)
I've been using ear plugs to sleep since my time in the college dorms. I found that these ear plugs as well as theHoward Leight MAX1 Earplugs Uncorded NRR33 Box/200 Countare the best on the market in terms of price, ease of use, and comfort.These are not like the standard cheapo foam ear plugs that they give out on airplanes. Howard Leight ear plugs are contoured for your ears and generally fit very well. I very rarely wake up with any discomfort in my ears (towards the beginning there is some discomfort, but that is more so because the ear needs time to acclamate to ear plugs in general, and less to do with this product specifically).Though they are officially one time use, I have gotten by using the same pair for over a week with no issues. The ear plugs do deteriorate after a while, though, so you do want to have another pair lined up.Furthermore, and perhaps most importantly, these are great at blocking out noise. For a normal, quietish place, these work wonders. Obviously, if you are sleeping near a construction site or something, you're going to have to look for other options, but for normal use, these are great.They sell these at lower counts, but this 200ct. is a great value and the product is great.
- Cheap price- perfect size to hold Arca Swiss Monoball B1 ballhead or a similar sized item- does not provide 100% protection in case of drops- quality build and workmanship; nice neoprene material which is thick enough to provide some measure of protection- pullstring works- little clip seems convenient- can do without the big "zing" logo tag; can maybe catch on things if hiking and hanging off a belt clip or bag
Hard to get activated. Spent over 2 hours trying to find where the antenna could be aimed. Reception fluctuates during the day. The radio itself is high quality with excellent sound.
I have this laptop since june of the last year....!!! I agree with the last review. I got the wrong HD but I write an email to gateway Customer support and they sent me the right one. I upgraded the memory to 1.256 MB and now works fantastic...The best thing that I couldnt find in other laptop the MP3 functionalitty y fantastic...!!! you only have to store your mp3 in the 2GB space (D Drive) and create your play list with the bluebird software and you have to turn off your pc, and then just press the power button on your AV Control Panel and Voila!!!Resgards,Ramon
I couldn't be more pleased with this item. I have downloaded several thousand songs from DVD to Computer to Archos. The process went very smoothly. The instructions in the booklet are a little lacking and it could be improved some but the product itself is excellent'
You better be a rocket scientist to figure this out. 3 night and gave up. No much help from the company called 3 times.
What can you say about this, it was what it is suppose to be and at a very great price.
I BOUGHT THIS LENS TO REPLACE TWO OTHER LENSES, AN 18 - 55 mm AND A 75 - 300 mm. I COULD NOT BE ANY HAPPIER WITH THE RESULTS I AM GETTING. WITH THIS LENS I DON'T HAVE TO CARRY 2-3 DIFFERENT LENSES WHEN I GO HIKING. THE LENS DOES HAVE SOME SMALL SHORT COMINGS BUT OVERALL IT DOES A GREAT JOB..........I CERTAINLY DO RECOMMEND THIS LENS
Funny, I moved to the city a long time ago and threw out my analog antenna a long time ago. Now with digital TV, I need an antenna again. I did not think much of this antenna when I bought it, I was just looking for something to let me get a few of the digital stations. I installed it on the roof and whammo all of the stations came in (most @~ 70% strength). It looks flimsy out of the box and I was worried about it falling down but it has survived a few nasty wind storms and has not moved an inch. I also hooked my receiver up to this antenna and it improved my FM singnal a bit (although this is clearly not an FM antenna). I bought this in combo with the Winegard DS-1111 that fits right on to the back of my Sat dish. Pretty easy to install for the semi-handy guy.
I read all the reviews before buying this and figured it couldnt be that bad. Boy was I wrong ! I have a litany of problems with this overpriced piece of crap, but I'll just list my top 2.Firstly, when I hit the button to turn on my TV, 80% of the time, the TV doesnt turn on ! I have to hit the help button in which the remote asks me if the tv is on, I click no, and then after 2 tries, it finally turns on the tv. I cant believe a $300 remote cant turn on the TV.Secondly, the software is plain horrid. I'm a software engineer, and I could make better software in my sleep. Switching between controlling devices is a pain to the point that I ended up using my old remotesI really should return this ! What a rip off !
This product works very poorly, especially if you are attempting to use rechargeable batteries. I'd say 80% of the time when I try to recharge it, it is unsuccessful and I have to totally discharge and recharge the batteries -- which takes more than 8 hours. And sometimes even the total discharge-recharge cycle does not work.The quality of the pictures is not great either -- using the zoom lens to the slightest degree will result in blurry pictures.In addition, Kodak's customer service/support is just terrible. Just before I special occasion I ordered new batteries and paid extra for rapid shipping. Turns out the batteries were backordered, so they weren't shipped until after the occasion. But by the time they told me about this, they said it was too late to cancel the order. So I ended up spending an extra $15 for two-day shipping for a product I didn't get for two weeks. I tried to contact them to complain, and they sent an automatically generated email saying they'd get back to me in 8 hours. Well, it has been more than 8 weeks, and I've sent multiple other emails, and have yet to get a response.
Again, went off the parent raves buying this headset. It is just perfect for my 3 yo - fit is great (his head is huge!!), sound is impressive, & he figured out he could adjust the controlled volume on the wire.Very comfortable for him to wear. He also enjoyed pretended to talk into the volume control as if he was on a secret mission. Very durable. Get it!
These headphones sound great, and if you want to get the Bose sound out of them, just mess with an Equalizer.There are only two drawbacks to these headphones.1. Noise cancelling picks up signals from cellphones, in particular some Blackberries. I think this is the case with all noise cancelling headphones, but if you wear them to commute by train to New York City as I do, you will want to shove those Blackberries down these businessmen's throats. The problem goes away when you turn off the noise cancelling, but to cancel train noise was the whole point of having noise cancelling phones, wasn't it?2. Sound leakage. These things do leak sound. If you take them off your head and wear them around your neck (to answer the phone or something) they sound like a set of PC speakers. They also leak a little sound when they are on your ears, but I have never had anyone complain about it.Other then that these are great. Audio Technica is also a nice company to deal with. I took a phone call at work, jumped out of my chair to take the cell in the hall and in the process snapped the tip off of the miniplug in my computer. I tried to find another cord, but it turns out that the hole in the phones to connect the cable is very narrow. I bought a cheap cord and had to shave it down to fit it in. Then I went to a big NYC music store and they told me that I would have to get one from the company. So I contacted Audio Technica via email and in less then five minutes they responded that they would send me one free of charge. It must have went right out too, because it came so quickly. Very nice of them.I later found a $20 cord in the Apple store by Monster than is purposed to connect an iPod to the Aux in your car stereo that looks to have narrow enough plugs to fit in that hole, but I didn't need it thanks to Audio Technica.
Worked like a champ! No issues, easy installation, well labeled. All as expected!It was installed on a Dell Optiplex machine.
I bought the dvr despite some of the poor reviews it received. I haven't experienced any of the problems others have described, granite I haven't yet used all of the features. It does everything I was looking for when I bought it. (pauses live tv, records to hard drive, watch one program while recording another, upconverts to high definition, one touch recording). Now regarding some of the complaints:-Cooling fan? I put my ear up to it and can't hear anything.-TV Guide works great!! 8 days of online listings for FREE. You do not have to search at 30 min intervals. It allows you to skip ahead by however many hours you want (just type start typing #'s and it will ask if you want to skip ahead by that many hours.-complicated? Yes, you probably will need to read the manual.Overall very satisfied.
I bought the 3com USB Bluetooth adapter to syncronize my desktop calendar and contacts with my Nokia 3650. The adapter is not compatible with Nokia PC suite which is necessary to be able to synchronize calendar and contacts. I would not recommend it.
After purchasing this memory card, I realized I should have purchased it with my camera instead of waiting as long as I did. Before this upgrade, my camera had a maximum of 18 3.2mp pictures. Now I can take 611. I can also now use the video feature of my camera without fear of filling it up.Why wait? This is the best card I could find for the money. If you're thinking about more memory than this, I wouldn't bother unless you take a huge number of photos or have an extremely high res camera.
I have owned an iPod and an iAudio and this BY FAR is better than anything I have seen. The picture/video quality is phenominal, and the sound quality is great. The buttons are easy to get used to (especially if you have owned an iPod). This is a true iPod killer.
It's a cable that works and nothing else. The only thing I wish Cables To Go would do is have some sort of Variety pack of different colors.
Many old printers only have a parallel port but newer computers have dropped the port for USB. If your old printer still has a supply of ink you need this converter cable. After consuming those expensive ink supplies, buy a new printer.
This Item will NOT work with Windows Vista. Driver is not compatible.
I clicked on 3 Canon ink cartridges at $11.35 ea. but at checkout it showed 3 cartridges at a cheap price, one the wrong color! I phoned for help and was told I had only one in my cart, yet I showed 3 incorrect. I reordered and it came out right. Did a cheap outfit hack in?? I received the 3 correct, real Canon cartridges. The price was fair and the product first class.Ozzie Tims
First off, buying this with the online code already saves you the tax you would pay if you were to purchase this item in the store. I received the code in about a minute after my purchase. It's easy to use, just jump onto the Xbox 360 site and the directions on how to use the online game code are easily explained and they are available immediately. This is a must purchase for anyone who has the XBOX 360. I will be purchasing more in the future from Amazon. Thank you Amazon for making this so easy and safe to buy.
Nothing else in this price range can compare to these buds. Sound like twice the price.
This is my first webcam so perhaps some of my joy comes from the simple fact that I can see myself for the first time ever, so clearly, chatting and typing away. It's fun! And the images are crisp enough that I now keep a hairbrush and blotting powder next to my computer -- (yikes! Didn't realize I looked THAT bad in my home office). REally. The picture quality is superb.I have XP and I have experienced no probs whatsoever.But a few complaints: - the headpiece for the microphone is great in theory but sized for the head of a 6 year-old. It's TINY!!!! What the heck? Also, the hole for my mic is on the back of my laptop and the hole for my sound is on the front, and the CreativeWebcam mic cords don't reach that far; they just aren't long enough to plug into both. So I get sound, or I get to be heard by my friend on the other end: just not both at the same time.
This set of speakers is remarkable they are very small and extreamly powerfull. I rarly have to turn them up more than a quarter turn on the volume. the only problem I have ever had with them is the lack of a headphone jack and the lack of EMF protection on the Sub-Woofer. It will ruin your computer if the Sub-Woofer is to close to it. These cons are quickly forgoten.I have had these speakers for Two years are the only times I've noticed these problems is when I bought them and when I moved.also they are extreamly durable my family is very good at breaking things and only just recently have they started to show problems because my sister has spilt water on them for the 10th time.
Ok so I've decided to review all my purchases from Amazon. Here goes, the Logitech diNovo Edge is an awesome keyboard, I bought this thing in 2008 for $89.99 after the rebate. Its pricey even after the rebate, but for how much I've used this its still working like its supposed to. Its been like 4 yrs but I still have the plastic cover on it and it looks just as good as at did out of the box. Love the charge on this thing, I charge it for like an hour and it lasts for almost a month. The response is really good because of the blue-tooth. Overall its worth it if your in bed and want to just watch a movie from your computer :).
This is an essential product if you are going to install an aftermarket car stereo into an appropriate Honda. I installed a Pioneer deck into a 2000 Honda Accord, and this item fit the bill perfectly. It is a 2-DIN hole, and the stereo I installed was only one DIN. covering the other DIN opening was a little shelf where you can put stuff, which is much better than just a flat panel.Basically, if you are going to install an aftermarket stereo, you need this thing or something like it.
I originally got a Tamrac Expedition 5 bag, based on reviews. However, I was not happy with its capacity. It hardly held my stuff, and was hard to access everything because of the layout and stiffness of the bag. I ordered the much cheaper Canon 200EG bag, and it rox!! Everything fit in nicely, much easier to work with, and has a TON more capacity than the Expedition bag. How's this? The Expedition dedicates so much of it's design to equipment protection, with lots of very stiff strong padding (much more padding than this canon bag). The storage spaces are very cramped and hard to work with on the Tamrac bag as a result. Physically the Canon and Tamrac bags are similar dimension on the outside, but my pile of stuff now all fits in the Canon bag instead of needing 2 bags!Also, the way the camera goes in and out of this canon bag is awesome too. On the Tamrac you have to unzip the whole top of the bag, undo the velcro lens strap, and then remove the camera. On the canon bag, all you have to do to remove the camera is unzip the top 8 inches of the bag, and out it comes (with a tiny bit of finagling when you have your vertical grip on). This is because of the way the zipper dips down on the top of the bag, rather than going straight across. Real time-saver if taking the camera in and out of the bag frequently. No special surface to lay the bag on either, just sit it at your feet and pull the camera out of the top.Removal of the Canon logo looks like it will be an adventure though, I do not want a logo saying "please steal me, I'm worth money". I'm not sure yet what it will take to get it off, however I would like to point out it is made of hard plastic, and may be riveted into the bag. The back of it can not be accessed from inside the bag either, as there is a protective layer inside covering it. It is not stitched into the fabric, as I had guessed from the photo. I'll have to do some google searching to see if there is a tutorial for this.The camera I use with this bag is a Canon 20D, and I have extra 3 lenses (in addition to the lens on the camera) and 2 full size Metz 54 flashes in the bag, along with 3 spare camera batteries, 2 chargers (AA and Canon chargers), 16 spare AA batteries, a card reader, and a Sto-Fen defuser all in the main compartment. The front pockets are packed with misc stuff too.Totally awesome bag. I'd have used my camera a lot more if I had gotten this sooner. The other expensive Tamrac Expedition 5 bag was so inconvenient. Thank you Canon!
When i purchased the garman i had read the other reviews. because i am new to the gps units the one draw back is be able to get maps for the garman. garman has maps but there really expenceive 99.00+ would like more maps but it did come with highway rh oad maps I am still learning the gps unit i do know that you can log and save trips to your computor and that is really neat and it does what i need at work which it to get gps point of where i am at at the time im there I also got a screen protector for the garmin to protect the screen when im in the truck because it move on other things and the other garmin product that i was using was all scrached up and i also bought a 4GB card for the garmin still trying too see if it is using the card i think it is but just not sure. I also got a handle bar mount for my honda rancher so i could use the gps unit when im riding it is really good easy to install one phillips screw and the rubber comes with it i installed it to the front rack of my rancher and i didn't move once no rejustments
I don't know why the description for this product shows it is only compatible with the EF 200 lens; my Canon EF 70-300mm lens came with a booklet that listed this part number as the recommended protective case. That being said, I really wanted something to put my Canon EF 70-300mm lens in and feel like it was well protected. This is a soft pouch with a tough leather and (padded) bottom as described; however, I must admit when I opened the box I was a bit surprised.First, the soft exterior is a lot thinner than I expected. While it feels nice and will definitely keep the dust out and protect the lens from scratches, it seems like the material could easily be torn. Maybe it's just that I was expecting something a little more substantial considering the price. Nontheless, it is doing the job so far.Second, the padded bottom of the pouch... well, I guess I thought it would fit the lens more snugly. I wasn't expecting a tight fit but there may be a good three-quarters of an inch or more of diameter than needed. While the leather bottom is is tough and sturdy, it is not very flexible and this extra width caused problems in my camera bag. I had a specific place for my lens in my camera bag that worked well with a bit of wiggle room; however, I had to re-adjust my bag sections to get this thing to fit. Again, since this was the recommended pouch for my lens and made by Canon, I would have thought the fit would have been almost perfect.Not to dwell solely on the negatives, as I said above it has done it's job well thus far and the draw strings hold well. I would have preferred to pay twenty bucks instead of over thirty for what I got. I waffled between a 3 and a 4 rating, wished I could have given a 3.5. I rounded that up since one of my disappointments (the thinness of the cloth) has yet to fail. The width of the pouch was a minor annoyance, but overall the price is my biggest complaint. If you were to ask me if I'd buy it again, I'd have to say yes.
I compared all the portable DVD players and none of the other DVD players could hold a candle to the picture quality of the Toshiba . The polysilicon TFT, progressive scan screen is a marvel to behold. Using headphones the sound quality is magnificent. Compare the other portable DVD screens, and I'm sure you will be sold on the Toshiba SD-P1000.
it is a very durable cover i also used ihome screen protectors with this product on the screen and the spin wheel
Its a wonderful gadget . I just love it !!I use it mainly to record my lectures and review it later on.It's helped me a lot ..On Birthday Celebrations its a great Camera ( 6.1 MP ) and a Video Camcorder too.The Video is awesome with the recording of 4 GB of Video for 1.5 hrs of recording. Thats huge , you do need a bigger Hard Drive if are gonna save it on your Laptop.Only Concern : Touch Screen.After reading a few reviews before and after this product, the touch screen of the camcorder is a bit of a concern . After using it for too long it could turn black. ( Since, we have to navigate using our fingers )So, I Purchased a stylus for it and its the only con for this product.I feel the Camcorder is worth every $ I Spent on it !Pros6.1 Mp Camera with Flash120 minutes of video recording time ( continuous )ConsNo Stylus - ( Must Buy for Longer Life Of Touch Screen )Less Recording Time Of The Battery
excellente device. works over 20 meters. very convenient, save you from buying another directv decoder. Price is ok. I look for it in Germany and they dont have it. Delivery was on time
I had previously reviewed this product and was very unhappy with the cartridge. However, since then I have not had any problems and I am have also installed a second Rhinotek as a replacement and it works fine. I am not sure why I was having problems with the first cartridge, but the problems seemed to resolve themselves and the new cartidge is problem free. Colors are great and no difference in performance than the... Epson products. Had I not had some of type of problem I would now rate this product at 5 stars. I am reserving that extra star to see how their cartridge performs over time. Right now I am very satisfied with it and I would reccommend it - ....
I purchased this lens to use for sports shots and it has not yet failed my standards. Recently I was at 'Head of the Charles' in Cambridge Mass and almost every picture I took came out wonderful. For those that do not know of it, 'HOTC' is the biggest, and most famous regatta race in the world. The Image Stabilization is a dream...Some shots that I would never have a chance to capture, I get so easily now!While I have heard that this is not a lens to use with a tripod, I do use a one for some set shots and those always come out great. The only real drawback of this lens is the weight, but it really is not THAT bad. Just get a more comfortable camera strap (the ones that come with the cameras, I NEVER like) and you will find that carrying this lens attached to your camera is no different than carrying another quality lens. The white paint will draw some looks, so you have to think about that as well.Also, another side effect...As this is my first "L" lens, I am really itching to buy more! I'm totally ruined from purchasing "Non-L" lenses now.Come on Christmas bonus!!!
My 10 yr old daughter wanted a camcorder for Christmas. After much research, I chose this model based on price and complexity appropriate for a 10 year old. I was pleasantly suprised. My daughter is thrilled with it, and uses it proficiently and frequently. An external memory card (not included) would probably be appropriate since the internal memory is limited, but in all, it was perfect for the price. I recommend it.
With large screen and QWERTY keyboard this calculator should be located in category of computers, but with size and price of calculators. QWERTY keyboard is essential if you want to do programming - doing this on multi-function keyboard of TI-89 is close to impossible, and PC tools that TI provides for programming are outdated and primitive.Screen is the largest among calculators available on the market, with very good resolution and contrast. Be aware that size and weight are such that this device is rather desktop than pocket one. But... who needs to compute eigenvalues of a matrix when riding a subway?I own practically all models manufactured by HP, TI, Casio and Sharp (including some highly historical items; I have such crazy hobby :), but this one is THE BEST
After buying several pairs and brands of wireless headphones, I almost gave up. I tried infra-red, which were totally useless and full of hiss and static, and RF which were built cheap and made like garbage.After returning the last pair at Radio Shack, I considered going outside my price range and moving into the $200 range to see if that would improve the quality. The salesperson told me - "don't bother, you'll just return them - everybody does...they all get returned". So I left empty handed. Several weeks later, I Googled "wireless headphones" and came across a very favorable review of Sennheiser. Then I decided to Google Sennheiser, and came across one glowing review after another. Now I recognize the name from about 30 years ago (I was a hard-core audiophile back then) but havn't seen it around for many years. These RS 130's are just fantastic - sound quality is pure greatness, extremely clear, very well made, comfortable...just a great product. Extremely happy with the item - in fact, couldn't be happier I think if I paid 3 times the price. As an aside, several weeks later I was in the market for ear-buds for my iPod for the gym. Couldn't really justify buying one of the 3 big-name popular $100 ones out there...but guess what? Found a sports-model Sennheiser pair at the Apple Store for $35, and the sound quality is superb. Build quality is very high! Once again - a "discovery" by accident - looks like Sennheiser is one of those companies that just plain "gets it right". Highly recommended.
This is the Nicest, most beautiful LCD screen I have seen to date. I was scared to purchase an LCD screen because I like to play PC games and was worried the screen could not respond fast enough. ViewSonics VG191b has a fast response time. Games are superb! I also was worried that the text would not be as crisp as my large Analog CRT monitor was. Worries are gone. This LCD has excellent crisp text and is easy to read for hours. Also my photos are a joy to view.In conclusion: You just cannot go wrong with this 500:1 contrast ratio, fast response time, Digital or analog interface, and plan beautiful looks.5 Stars!
This is a great product for truly extending the working distance for a remote. I would have given this product 5 stars if I had known I would need two different frequencies to control two separate cable boxes. Otherwise, a great and easy product to use.
I have this product and it will not work with the Vista on my new desktop.
These are not even worth 50 dollars which is what I paid... I got 3 and all of them got sent back... One was jacklegged and the magnets were offset. The other two smoked in 2 days, 1500 rms bass all the way down on amp and head unit... Wired at 2 ohms, hit good, yet bottomed out... Spend even 30 more for speakers and will be much happier... Don't get these if you want to push power... Also the coils are set at 4.8 ohms on a multimeter... Just keep looking...
Don't bother getting this, a waste of money. We put it on our camera and immediately took it off. Just interfers with most of the camera functions and is too bulky. We returned it, but have never gotten a refund or correspondence about the return yet.
Just FYI, I bought this for $45 from an Amazon affiliate. It works quite well, but I've never seen it break 10MB/sec on reads or writes. It feels very tough, I've only had it a few weeks so it hasn't been through a washer or some rain yet. The latency (moving lots of small files) is decent, 1000x faster than my Lexar Firefly. If you're moving lots of 2-4k files expect to be move only at 300KB/s or so. However, running an application and reading/writing to the device is pretty decent as well 8MB/sec reads while running firefox, pretty impressive!The U3 software is very easily removed, it's some nice software but they are just way too limited in available apps. Here's what I did, downloaded PortableApps or if you are paranoid try out TrueCrypt, it works very well with AutoStart. Another very nice app is Roboform. The U3 software integrates with the USB device a little better than these various apps, but it costs a lot more in disk usage and cost of having to buy all kinds of software.
Used this speaker wire to install new speakers and amp in my jeep wrangler. I used two rolls to replace all four speakers, but I wasted a lot of wire. These are copper clad aluminium not pure copper.
When I bought this overpriced item in December I was intially very pleased by the quality of the photos. However, the cartridges are very expensive and the paper tray is already warped. Tonight when I was trying to print the paper jammed so completely that I cannot get it out. I figure I paid over $300 for probably fewer than 100 prints.
I love this pda; it has almost all the features I need and the price is affordable! I bought this item from Jerseycloseout and their customer service is excellent and deserves 10 stars! After a year from my purchase, my pda stopped working. I recently contacted jerseycloseout expressing my grief that it stopped working in a year, and he asked me to send it to him after all the other efforts to fix it through the phone failed. In about five days, he sent me a new one plus a high quality battery! All I had to spend was 6 dollars for shipping. If you buy from Jerseycloseout, you can trust that they will be helping you anytime you need! I am extremely satisfied with their customer service!
I got this and the Linksys Etherfast Router/Switch. Plugging this into the back of the router, I was up and running wireless in next to no time. You have to be a little careful to make sure you all the machines set up the same way, but once you have that set, you're good-to-go.This box is HIGHLY sensitive to positioning. If I put it in one location, I get poor reception in my back room. Move it 18 inches and reorient it, and I get fine reception everyplace.My only real complaint is that it could use a bit more power to penetrate walls in a house, but that might put it out of the FCC specs. It's definitely better in a line-of-sight environment, but it does a good job when properly set up in an general purpose indoors environment.Note, I haven't had to try Linksys's famous (or infamous) customer support.....
fast and easy way to add points, no need to wait on mailing card just enter in secret digits on your xbox live and account and done ready to buy games movies and music on xbox plus i trust having my credit info on amazon more than handing it out to xbox
This is a beautiful TV. I've had it for 6 months and I am very happy with it. For one, the minimalism of it. I just wanted a monitor. I didn't need a tuner since I have a HD cable box and I didn't need speakers since I have a great surround sound system. Also, I find it distracting that consumer versions of flat screens have all that stuff attached, as one reason people like flat screens are the aesthetics. I think the EDTV picture is excellent, and I feel comfortable I made the right decision to not jump on the HDTV bandwagon right now. I am constantly comparing my EDTV to friend's HDTVs and I think their picture is totally inferior, whether it's DVD or regular television or even an HD broadcast. It's a great buy and a great upgrade from a CRT. Very happy.
this practical case works well and does exactly as shown, it just rolls up to keep the sensor safe. it does not flop around when i run and has not fallen off. works great!
I bought 2 of these for my new Pentax Kx DSLR. Wasted money. For some reason they both failed after a week or so. The camera refused to recognize them, but they were still usable in other camera brands so I sold them to a neighbor. I switched to SanDisk memory cards and didn't have any issues with those.
I got it as a discount with a VESA mount, and well, it works same as one of those $2000 gold-plated-superduper-thingamathingee ones.
While the unit has worked fine for a few years, it totally died a week or so ago. Some component must have failed as the unit just makes a humm noise now and will not turn on. This is pretty frusterating as I paid over 300 when it was new.
I bought this product due to the DIVX playback. It has worked well without any problems. Picture quality great with DIVX playback and without the upconversion. The quality of TV makes or break the picture.
This is my first HP printer and i've had it seven months. I especially like the printing software. Unlike other reviewers, I've had only a very few paper jams. Other minor problems were easily resolved by reading the manuel or common sense problem solving.This printers photos equal those of three much more expensive "photo printer" versions from other manufacturers i've owned in the past.Its relatively slow printing photos, but for the price, i'm very satisified.
After using this machine for about 5 years, I must say I am NOT disappointed. Yes, the display could be lit, but I have not had trouble seeing it. We get many calls each day and use the caller id to screen them, so messages are recorded frequently.Just missed our first message this week. Display said message, we heard someone recording a message, went to retrieve it and although the display said "msg" and the light was on, nothing was there. Have only lost 1 message by deleting the call history before hearing the message. However, a simple call to that person solved the problem.Now am worried that we will miss more messages. But,hey, it lasted this long for us. After reading other reviews, perhaps we were just lucky? Just not sure whether to replace with same one or go to different brand.
Maybe I set my expectations too high, but I was under the impression that the case would at least have room for a spare set of batteries and an additional memory card. Basically it's just a soft wrap for the camera (I bought an S3 IS), which is actually somewhat annoying when removed to take pictures.
I recently bought a set of these to get through minor surgery. They helped immensely, especially in noise isolation. I am a nutty audiophile and found the sound quality to be fairly impressive, especially for the amount paid. Two major warnings have to be mentioned. You need to experiment with the 3 sizes of ear buds. If the sound is thin, try another size. The sound is massively better with the proper size buds. The second warning is that the right side went nearly dead after three months. This was not a result of any abuse. The flaw is currently a mystery, and I will send the product back to Sennheiser for a warranty repair.
When I purchased that I was little suspicious about its quality as there are many expensive cable listed claims top quality. But this is excellent product. Serves purpose. I purchased 2 of this and I have used it to connect PS3 to home theatre and home theatre to HDTV. Excellent results.
I have almost 20 tipe of earphones and this is by far the best with the power in the bass resonance range, Again good Work Sony!
If you love blue skies and fluffy white clouds, you should try a polarizing filter. If you sometimes enjoy photographing through glass, the filter can help eliminate reflections. It is an essential part of a filtration kit and should be in your camera bag.
Once I purchased a new 60" flat screen TV I decided to also buy the Nady PCL-815 for safety and quality purposes. This unit is quick to set up, the voltage readout keeps me informed, and there are more then enough power outlets on the rear panel. However, since I did not rack mount my unit I did buy rubber feet to prevent it from sliding. They should consider that all buyers may not use rack mounting. I am completely satisfied with this unit..and the price was great.
I get this binocular for my friend' birthday. Naturally I check it for defects, and look through it. I like it. 50mm lens gives a good aria of view. You have to find the right way to adjust the diopter. Because on the right side is pleased the lever for zooming, there is only diopter adjusting on the left aye. So you are adjusting actually the difference in diopters between two ayes. With simple words, you look only with the right aye, and adjust the focus. Than close it and adjust the DIOPTER for the left and you are set. After this changing the zoom should not change the difference in diopters. My need to adjust only the focus. And as the other reviewers said, after 10x - 12x zoom you my need a tripod, or you have to us to look blur image.
I seem to get much less loss of signal and interruptions in song by song performance, especially in rough choppy waters. Works great.
This is a good price and a good product! It's easy to use and the result is wonderful. It takes all the dirt away. My laptop screen now looks like brand new.
I had bought this product believing it would last even though it was cheap....but i was wrong :( It dint even last for 50 days...now one speaker is not even working...
First, I should say that I am, overall, very happy with this radio. The reception is great, the sound is deep, the remote very helpful, and combined with the ability to set it to turn off in 15 minute increments while I fall asleep listening to NPR is a huge plus. But, there is one downside to this unit.I would recommend against placing it next to your bed angled toward you if you plan on actually sleeping; the display is pretty darn bright.I've walked into my room and not needed to turn any lights on; easily guiding myself around my furniture by the light of the display alone. And, if you start fiddling with the settings, the displays turns even brighter, my eyes adjusting a bit before continuing. But, I won't give up my Eton! So, for now, a Radiohead jewel case finds itself sitting high and dry against the Eaton's display window each night.
This is an actual Panasonic battery --- not a third party knockoff. I usually have no problem with third party batteries, but for some reason the ones I had purchased before I finally got around to buying this one did not hold a charge. So I decided to buy the original Panasonic part. Works perfectly and I'm finally able to use my phone at length.
I have a Canon EOS Rebel which takes fantastic pictures. I use it around home and when I am setting up static shots such as family portraits. The only problem is...who wants to lug it around to take snapshots.Despite some of the above opinions about lack of sharpness, I have had no such problems. The 5900 is great for "grab" shots and it's not too shabby for setting up a planned shot using it's advanced controls.Be sure that you buy a FAST memory card. This will reduce the time between shots. As in most cameras, a memory card is not supplied with the camera. Mr. Goyal's review about not being able to take pictures without a memory card is not true. You can take a LIMITED number of shots with the internal memeory.The only real problem I have is the red-eye reduction feature. I usually turn it off as the delay between the "red-eye" flash and the main flash is too long. The subjects often think the shot is over and start to move. Anyway it is easy enough to remove it later, either with photo-software or with the photo kisok in the drug store.
I picked this for my wife for a Christmas gift and she loves it. We put it on the back of our piano and it looks really nice. Great quality display and with the memory card slots, we can change the photos anytime we want to. This was my wife's favorite gift for Christmas.
I use this remote with my Olympus E-30 DSLR camera. The remote has six buttons, but only one of them (the large one that activates the shutter) is usable with my system and that is the one that is most important to me. The packaging that came with the remote was misleading in places. It stated that the battery tab could be removed to activate the battery. There was NO battery tab in the remote. Also, unless the camera is set to receive IR commands, there is no way to tell if the remote is operable or not--no light comes on or anything like that. Over all, I am very happy with the remote as it does just what I want it to do. Thanks.Olympus RM-1 Remote Control for Olympus Stylus Digital Cameras
I installed this and immediately updated the firmware-which was easy to find on the Pioneer web site - unit is fast and burns quickly with Nero.
Creative has finally struck gold with this release, as the Creative Zen Vision:M is undoubtedly the best PVP on the market today. Most Creative products tend to be judged soley on how they compare to the iPod, and while that's convienent for potential buyers, the Creative Zen Vision:M is a good enough product to stand on it's own.Where to start? The screen is absolutely dazzling. It is incredibly bright and the rich colors seem to pop right off of the screen. Thankfully, Creative has not put this screen to waste, as the Zen Vision:M has the best native video support of any of the players in the MP3 player/video player bracket. Still, you'll primarily be buying this as a music player, and it stacks up even better in that department, with pristine sound quality. There's a reason Creative is the only company that releases their players' signal-to-noise ratios: Because they're mighty impressive. Intergration is absolutely seamless with Windows Media Player 11. Plug it in via USB, hit the sync tab in WMP and let the rest take care of itself.It's not without flaws, however. Creative made a stupid move to trying to copy the iPod's touch-navigation in the vertical scroll pad. I'm not a big fan of the scroll-wheel to begin with, and this is even worse because you can't make one continuous motion. You'll be scrolling through the pad, lifting your thumb to the top, and repeating until you get to whatever menu choice you want. You can hold your finger on the top or bottom of the pad to get into a continuous scroll, but this just feels even clunkier. The player also has the same glossy finish that the iPod has, so by the time you even take your player out of the box multiple fingerprints will already be visible. The very first thing you should do with the player is put in a case and save yourself the heartache later. Lastly, syncing the player requires connecting a goofy and unwieldly three-ports-in-one-device dongle into the proprietary port on the bottom of the player. Don't lose this thing, because if you do, you'll have to order another one from Creative at high cost.
Honestly, I really didn't know if Sennheiser was a reputable brand, etc. I was stuck with choosing either the sennheiser or the sony headphones (Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ Style Monitor Series Headphones). I flipped a coin, and the sennheiser was the choice. I couldn't have made a better choice. For only 100 dollars, these headphones deliver performance that usually apply to 150-200 dollar headphones. They are extremely comfortable, and have great sound quality. The cord is long and contains a 3.5 mm adapter, which can be useful if using from a stereo.Sumarizing, I love my headphones.
Ok I bought this Clie ux 50 thinking it was going to be fairly simple in setting it up with my wireless lan at home. Well I was wrong!! On my first day in trying to set up my clie with my Dell wireless router I encounter some problems. It wasn't working. I called Sony customer service and they tried to help me out but no one could figure out why it wasn't working. Talking to Sony for the fourth day, a sony tech. told me that it might be that my router might not have a new firm ware upgrade and that I need to call Dell to find out how I can go ahead and get a new firm ware update. As most people know calling Dell is not so simple. It took me 5 hours to get to talk to some one in Dell and it took me another hour for them to help me set up the firm ware upgrade. Once everything was done I tried to get my clie ux50 to link with my wireless router and AGAIN IT DID NOT WORK. Once again had to take my time to call sony and let them know that the firm ware upgrade did not work. (Bare in mind this was my sixth day talking to Sony about this problem) After talking to Sony they decided to take me to the next &quot;higher&quot; lever of Sony Tech. but they were not open on the weekends. So I had to wait until Monday for someone from their dept. to call me. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon , now the 7th day with this problem, I received a call from Sony's tech. I spent one minute with him, all he told me was that my Dell wireless router 1184 was not compatible with Sony Clie. WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!sO PLEASE BE WARE ALL BUYERS AND ESPECIALLY DELL BUYERS
I was told the transducer for my pontoons high speed depth finder was no longer available after being damaged by muskrats.Apparently the repair shop didn't check Amazon to locate one. I did and found exactly what I needed. The transducer arrived just as described, NEW, and in a timely fashion.I installed the transducer and my original depth finder guage and it's working beautifully and now all my helm guages match as intended instead of a big black guage sticking out against the nicely jeweled ones.Glad I used Amazon as a resource for hard to find item.
Amazon Prime members avoid Smart digital, though from other reviews Amazon's main site seems afflicted by the same curse.Received Cabletech Technology knockoffs ([...]) instead of "snagless" cap Cables To Go ([...]) - note valued at $28.99 on the manufacturer's site.Furthermore, the site above suggests these knockoffs may be labeled cat 6 but are afterall tested up to 100mhz and could therefore be cat5 in sheep's clothing.
.For a long time I have needed an all purpose bag to carry a few essentials that must be always with me. Most bags I found were too large for me to have them strapped to my body all day. Some were too small to hold the items I need or lacked sufficient pockets to allow the items to be separated from one another. Finally I found this case.The Targus Camera Universal Case fulfills my requirements. The PDA I must have always with me fits nicely in the inner camera pocket. My cell phone, a vital tool for any unforseen emergencies, rests securely in the front zipper pocket. My mini stopwatch alarm (used for timing medicines and exercises) slips neatly in an inner compartment of the front zipper pocket - or can be attached to the shoulder strap when in constant use.This Targus case is well constructed, nicely padded, and is made from quality materials. As a bonus, it comes with a lifetime warranty.I recommend the Targus Camera Universal Case. I works well for most digital cameras and is perfect for my needs.
I have ordered miles of cables in the past year and this item hasn't been a disappointment at all. If you purchase this brand you won't have any issues at all. I'm picky on what I use in my house and my project and this I'd say is well worth it. 100% good value and 100% good quality.
Cable works perfectly with my Panasonic HD TV. Just the right length.Went with the Panasonic cable to avoid compatibility problems.
Estos aud&iacute;fonos funcionan realmente bien. Los uso para oir musica en mi computadora y funcionan bien, el sonido es mas limpio que usando audifonos inalambricos con se&ntilde;al fm. Estos trabajan con se&ntilde;al infraroja y tienen menor alcance pero, sonido mas adecuado. La desventaja de este art&iacute;culo es que no trae el suplidor de corriente por lo que tienes que comprar un adaptador; trae los dos cables pelados para que le agregues el conector que te permita enchufar el transmisor, ojo, en la caja no viene el adaptador de corriente, asi que al comprarlo no creas que podr&aacute;s usarlo de una vez si no tienes el adaptador de 12 voltios adquirido previamente. Los aud&iacute;fonos usan dos pilas AAA. Sin embargo este dispositivo est&aacute; muy bien hecho. Puedes comprarlo con confianza.
These "Super Vintage Gibson P-90 Pick-Ups" meter about 8. The original old ones metered almost 9. I thought they physically appeared smaller than my old ones, so I got out the meter. Returned them, never mounted so can't comment on sound. I just think if you are re-issuing something, calling it the "Legendary Series", or "Super Vintage" it should in fact be a replica, not a cheaper copy. Disappointed in Gibson these days. They have all these great designs, but don't make true re-issues unless you are a multi-millionaire. Don't get me wrong, I am not cheap, I bring $10K worth of gear to even a bar gig. I just like authenticity, especially when I am paying for it.
I purchased the shuffle to use just when I went to the Gym, I love the size and it clips on to my clothing and stays in place while I workout, this is just what I wanted!
The KODAK frame is easy to use and has amazing colors with great sharpness. I am very pleased--it works as designed. A great product for people who do not want to print every picture and like a variety of shots to "slide show" through the frame.
The trip lite cat6 snagless molded patch cable works great haven't had any problems would recommend it's a good investment
This television is nice if you need to save space. I have limited space and needed room behind my tv to set speakers. However, the picture is not as clear as I had anticipated. Besides that, it's a nice set.
I returned the item within 5 minutes after I opened the box. It's such a defect item that the glass is almost falling off from the unit. This is a very very poor quality product. It's obvious that neither the manufacture nor the seller (in this case amazon.com)cares about their brand and reputation. I'm very disappointed in amazon.com.
I really really love this keyboard and I wish it worked 100% perfectly, but it doesn't.The reason I bought it is so that I can use my computer from my lazy-boy recliner (super couch potatoing) wirelessly and not have to worry about where to place the mouse. It does this great, the integrated trackpad takes a little getting used to but once you get the hang of it, it's great for controlling the mouse and scrolling.Only problem I have is that the left mouse click button keeps losing it's identity and likes to re-assign itself as a "half click" or sometimes as "right click" even though the settings in the Logitech control panel are set for "left click". There is an alternate left click button on the left edge of the keyboard which I use when this happens, or tapping the trackpad also acts as a left click. I haven't found a solution for the left button issue yet, so that's my work around. That is why I rated 3 stars instead of 5.
I bought this printer about a month ago and have been very happy with it. The S820 is very easy to set up. The photo-print quality is excellent, especially when you consider the price of this model. Sure, you can spend a lot more for a photo printer. But the law of diminishing returns applies, meaning you're going to be paying hundreds more for just a little bit better print quality. I should mention the S820 does not come with a printer cable, so you'll have to factor that into the total cost.If you want to save a little more money, I would recommend using Canon Photo Paper Plus. It generally costs less than Photo Paper Pro and the print quality is almost as good.
I was completely fooled. Twice. My fiancee had told me she was getting me socks and underwear for Christmas. So as I slowly open the box, I see a pair of socks on top. There was more underneath, so I start opening it further and there is a camera case, a memory card and then finally at the bottom of the box, the HP Photosmart M525 Digital Camera! I was overjoyed at finally getting a digital camera of my own. No more borrowing from my sister when I needed to snap a few pictures. I put the memory card and batteries in and began taking some pictures. To put it bluntly, UGH!!! The first thing that I noticed is that, even in best picture mode, the pictures were a little blurry/grainy even in the best of lighting conditions. The second thing that I noticed is that the pictures are distorted. There's a slight fisheye effect (Imagine looking through a peep-hole on a door.) which is quite annoying. I talked to HP Support (Someone who spoke very poor english I might add. What is the deal with that?) and after about 45 minutes of discussion it was determined that the easiest thing for me to do was to go back to the store and exchange it for the same model. Guess what? Same problem! So after talking to HP once again, I am returning this one and getting a different brand. This is a horrible product. My sisters Kodak that I bought 3 years ago is a far superior product. I am very disappointed. HP needs to put out a better product, and have some customer support reps that speak better english. It gets frustrating repeating yourself over and over again to be understood.
I ordered this memory for my Mac Mini Duo Core 2.It worked like a charm, absolutely no hitches.The price was right, and I've never had a problem with Crucial products.Excellent memory, very reliable company.
This is our first HDTV and having had it for just a few weeks, we have been very impressed. We decided on this TV because of the solid reputation of the Samsung DLP's and the fact that it used the LED light engine so there are no expensive bulbs to replace. Plus, the price under $1600 and free shipping could not be beat by anyone. I currently have the TV hooked up to three sources: standard Direct TV satellite, a cheap progressive scan DVD player, and a set of $12 rabbit ears. The standard digital satellite signal, while not HD, still looks pretty good, however, I plan to upgrade to HD satellite service as the TV's built in upconversion sometimes has a hard time providing a crystal clear picture. But this can be expected with most large HD TV's working with a 480 signal. So far, the few DVD's we have watched have looked outstanding. I suspect that upgrading to an upconvert DVD player will provide an even better picture. The real shining point has been the reception of local over the air HD network channels using the cheap rabbit ears. Whether in 720p or full 1080i, the picture is absolutely amazing. Overall, the TV has brilliant, lifelike color right out of the box. I have not had to perform any tuning of the picture at this point. The only complaint is the contrast and black levels. On very dark scenes, the darker images are blotchy and contrast is mediocre. The newer version of this TV has a much higher contrast level, but I was not willing to pay $800 more for that. But so far, I love this TV and would definitely recommend it.
While the specifications state the inside width as 5-1/8" the actual dimension is 5", too narrow for CD/DVD envelopes. I bought the boxes for that purpose and cannot use them. Jewel cases fit well, though a bit snug.
There is no difference in quality between an expensive brand and a cheap brand cable. The video comes through the wire as digital. It's just 0s and 1s, and like anything digital it either works or it doesn't. It's not like VGA cables where you need all three or more to work perfectly in unison - either this cable will give you perfectly clear HD video, or it will flat out not work. No matter what anyone tells you, ALL HDMI cables are exactly the same. Gold plated? They all are. Gas-inductive system? Fancy jargon for the same thing they all do. If you pay more then $1.50 per foot of cable, you're getting ripped off.
Obtained this spare battery as a back-up for important functions. Great service out of this battery.My only point of comparison was purchasing after market batteries for a Sony 8mm camcorder back in the 90's. Made in Mexico as I recall and not a Sony. Very poor service from the get go and failed totally after perhaps a year.
I have two of these battery packs for my XL2 and both are being held together buy gaffers tape. The battery clips are plastic and break easily. They also don't allow you to charge and use at the same time which is disapointing.
I have personally owned a Salad Shooter for years and use it often. Recently, my daughter asked to take it after she ended up in the emergency room from a cut she recieved trying to use a traditional shredder. I just couldn't give up mine since I really do use it almost daily. It makes cutting vegetables so quick and easy and is wonderful for shredding cheese without mishaps! She was so excited to receive the gift of a brand new Salad Shooter!Presto 02970 Professional SaladShooter Electric Slicer/Shredder, White
I bought this to go with my brandnew Pentium 3 processor, only to find out that the software included is incompatable with Windows Me. The update is on their website, I just don't have DSL or Cable, so i can't download it fast enough before I lose my connection.
This is an excellent dvd player, have had it for 3 months now, no problems except for the very first unit I purchased, which the door latch broke on the second day, quickly returned and has been fine since. I picked this up on clerence for about half of what the low price is now online. The external sound is a little soft, and the unit is a bit noisier than my toshiba, but the picture and output connections make up for this. The large screen and great colors on 480p are great. The Output to my tv if i hook it up works flawless. Also the DIVX and plays all really does play all. Worth a look, but a little on the to high of price if you pay more than 200 bucks for. If you spend the asking 270 or more for this unit, you may as well start looking at low end notebook computers with dvd, more bang for the buck!!
Stay with SanDisk. I found out the hard way that other manufacturers of multimedia cards are NOT always compatable. Vendors such as Viking purchase their cards from several different manufacturers and in their own words "can't guarantee that the card they send you is exactly the same as SanDisk". The good news is Amazon has a great return policy!
I have a Garmin I5 and the cable got cut somehow, this is good replacement, also works on Nuvi with mini usb connector. Works to charge anything with mini usb port.
I bought this filter mainly to protect the expensive lens behind it. I have several Tiffen filters and they have always worked well for me. Recommended.
i like the shortcuts and programmable buttons and media keys.the keys are a little hard to press and the range from the computer isn't that great.
I got my DPH-50U to work, but that doesn't mean that it's annoying. Here were my issues and how I resolved them:First, the drivers that shipped with the unit (on the mini CD) didn't work. My operating system is Windows Vista and the drivers on the CD caused my PC to crash--repeatedly. I had to visit DLink's website to download Windows Vista drivers.After installing the correct drivers and connecting the unit to my PC with the USB cable, I connected a phone to the phone jack on the DLink adapter. So far so good. You have to have Skype running on your PC and you have to be logged into your account. I then wanted to be able to make Skype Out calls to regular phones. (You have to have purchased this subscription option from Skype.) Again, so far so good.I picked up the phone and got the Skype dial tone. I believe Skype is based in the UK, and the dial tone reminds me of European dial tones vs. dial tones in the US, but oh well. I still get a dial tone. Since I only have one phone connected to the phone jack of the Dlink adapter, I did not have to press ## as the manual suggests--but if I tried to ALSO connect my home phone line to the adapter, I believe I would have to do that.I first tried dialing 1+area code+number and you end with * (or you can change it to #). I got an error signal when doing that. You have to enter 00+1+area code+number and end with *.How annoying. I already knew that I was going to have to enter 1+area code on ever call--even local calls based on where I'm at. But the addition of the 00 at the front and the * at the end is annoying. Why can't skype (or DLink) get smart and let you specify that when you only dial 7 digits, it recognizes that you probably mean to dial a local number, and it would insert the 1+area code for your area.Anyway, the next issue I found is that I could dial a number using Skype, but then the call would be heard on the computer speakers and Skype would be trying to use the computer microphone. You have to go into the Tools: Options in skype and specify that you want Dlink to be your speaker device and your microphone device.Once I made those changes, the unit worked fine. I talked to a friend and he said it sounded like a normal call.
The package contains Shure 8900 micrpohone. The only additional item is a desktop stand. So if you don't care for a desktop stand, go for the cheaper 8900.I bought this for Karaoke and vocals, and was much disappointed by the extreme sensitivity of the mic handle and wires. If your fingers moved even a bit (without tapping too and far away from the mouth piece), the noise would be heard. Definitely poor quality mic if you want to hold it in your hand and sing. Much disappointed.If you want to leave it on a stand, you could consider it as long as the wire is not touched at all.I returned my piece back to Amazon, and am back in the market looking for a better value for money.
i'm very happpy, even more than with my ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512 MB PCI Express. The best thing in this pny verto video card, is the price, and the option of precise resolution setup.
I must have read every review on every mp3 player before I finally decided on this one. And let me tell you, it's great!I bought it to:1) use when I workout: treadmill, skateboarding, rollerblading, even yoga and it works great for all that.2) Plus I'm learning Russian from language CDs and I'm able to put my lessons right on the rio, and go!It's great to have my language lessons, and all my favorite music right in my pocket.With the 256 MB that it comes with, I'm able to put about 6 hours worth of language lessons, plus about 20 or so songs in WMA format and there's still a little memory left.I highly recommend this player.
I've had this unit 10 months. Firstly, you can't use it without a battery, even if its connected the mains. What a joke. So my first battery wouldn't recharge, and Sony charged me $258 for a new battery. Half what I paid for the whole DVD.That battery lasts 5 hours, and the system turns off. It won't recharge either. So today, they tell me my power adapter needs exchanging, and thats $158. I tell them to shove it, I'm never buying another piece of junk from this company ever again. I read they are struggling to prevent from going bankrupt. With this terrible service, I'll be happy if they never sell anything to anyone ever again.
Installed easily with my Directv box and works great very happy with it and all the features that go with it remote easy to use. would recommend this
This 2-Port USB Car Charger Adapter by PTC has very good quality and good price. I use it every day in my car to charge my GPS and MP3 same time!
I requested studio monitors. You sent me regular stereo speakers. Its says its high performance monitor style speaker. I need the ones that has the studio monitor plugs. misleading. this is the second time
I am very critical with anything that I purchase but with the Garmin 360, I cannot complain. The only time that I had any hint of a problem was when we were in the mountains the unit in place and all we had to do is reboot the system. It has been extremely accurate. I can't say much for the stand that adheres it to the dash or the memory card that I purchased at the same time but the unit itself is amazing. I HEARTILY RECOMMEND THE 360 TO EVERYONE.
Save you money. I bought from Tiger Direct about 8 months ago. The first time we changed the cartridges, it starting running blank pages (with NEW cartridges). When we cleaned the nozzle heads, it depleted all the ink we just put in there. I wish I had read the reviews on this. I am going to by an HP PSC 1510, the nozzle head thingy's on that are replaced every time the ink cartridge is changed. Better reviews on that one at Amazon.
I bought this a couple of years ago before Laptops came with HDMI outputs. I wanted to watch movies from my laptop on my flat screen TV. This cable is great for using as a connection to a flat screen or for making a flat screen your monitor. The only possible problem I see is that the audio cord is not very long so if your output is not close to the headphone plug then there could be some difficulties.
'Bought this card to enjoy more memory in new camera. So far so very good. Taking lots of photos and have memory to spare.
I've read some of the reviews about the recorder being able to record lectures really well, even from far away, but I've found that this recorder will pick up more of the surrounding noise than the lecture if you're more than 6-10ft away from the person speaking. I really love the fact that you can store and listen to recordings on your computer. It definitely saves money and space from regular tape recorders. The battery life I've found last maybe around 2 weeks. Like maybe 6-8hrs each week if you turn it off and on. I bought Rayovac's 15min rechargable batteries for the recorder. It records about 2hrs and 30mins? on SP speed and about 5 hrs or so on LP. I prefer the SP speed because the quality of the sound is better on playback, but I've had to download the files on the recorder more frequently. This recorder is best if you have only 2 classes a day that run about an hour each, or maybe even 3 classes if you want to record at LP speed. Overall it's a great recorder.
The Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag is a really nice, functional camera bag and its size is just right. It is not too large and bulky yet holds my EOS Rebel Ti and my Powershot Digital Camera with room to spare. There are pockets that allow you to carry extra rolls of film, lens filters and any of your accessories. Unfortunately, the bag is not large enough to carry a mini tripod but if you are looking for a bag to simply carry your camera and few accessories, this bag is a nice choice.
But for the life of me I cant understand why this thing costs 50$ its an outrage. I use it a lot and it works great but the price is just ridiculous.The one comment is that the disconnect is not so user friendly and at night when you most times need the remote its hard to disconnect.The biggest issue is still the price......
Anyone that shoots portraiture (whether professional, semi-professionally, or for personal use) needs this lens in their bag. It's a great go-to lens with just enough bokeh.
"You get what you pay for." Actually, I expected a $15 CD player to last longer than a month. It doesn't come with skip protection, has no radio tuner, and is highly sensitive to being jostled. For $15, that's probably okay. On the other hand, having the motor seize up after a month is not okay.
No more stress and strain to hear. This DOUBLES the volume. Now I only use the volume control half-way...which also saves battery life. Thank you Boostaroo.
This device works well for me. Installing the software is not as intuitive as it could be, but I had no real problems with this device & software on XP. Being USB capable and self-powered is a plus.The software application itself looks "old", like something from Win3.1/95/98, but it DOES work well and is quite useful.Moving/tilting the dish does feel fragile, so as previous posters have indicated, use care when moving the dish itself (the base seems okay).The LEDs are a nice touch, though sometimes it's a little hard to differentiate if the signal is a 2- or 3-LED level due to light spill-over.The instructions indicate that the user may have to disable the present/built-in WiFi connector on your computer to use this one. Although I had no problems with using both the built-in and Hawking devices together, the Hawking did seem to work better when disabling the built-in WiFi on the computer. Plus, it was much easier keeping track of just one WiFi application (instead of two).For the price, this item is well worth the purchase. Treat it gently, and it will serve you well. :-)
The Sunpak Mini-Spider Tripod is a terrific little helper and it fits right down into my camera case. I've used it several times and haven't been disappointed at all. You can reposition it any way you want and it stays put. I'm glad I bought it -- and it was definitely not an expensive investment.
I just got this for my birthday and I love it! It is literally the size of a saltine cracker (2 deep) and comes with a toggle to put it on a key chain or a lanyard to wear it around your neck. It runs on a single AAA battery. It is very easy to use and the price is great! Of course, this camera doesn't take portrait quality shots...but they're really not bad at all. It's a great thing to have around for those moments when you say..."Jeez, I wish I had a camera." Because it's so small and lightweight and affordable, you won't worry about taking it anywhere. Perfect for parties, perfect for anywhere! The software that comes with it is fantastic, too. Well worth the price! Enjoy!
Product arrived quickly. Easy setup without any problems. Strong signal throughout our single family home.
This HDMI is the least expensive one I have ever tried and it works fine between my PC and our HDTV. The cable has solid, sturdy connector ends but the cable is much thinner than all of my other HDMI cables.This was so inexpensive that I took a chance and it worked out for me.Recommended!CFH
This storage rack is the best I've ever had and I have gone through several. Its not difficult to assemble unlike some of the others I have had. The dividers are easy to move as your collection gets bigger. It also fits well into narrow spaces. And I think the very best thing about it is that it looks great in my living room. When I have filled it up and need another one, I would definately by this same one again.
I bought this item but it does nothing for me so I sent it back. The sound card installed in my PC is just fine. I can not tell you anything about this items funtion but can say "it will not solve sound problems that do not really exist". Buy a good speaker system and go from there.
Wonderful product, Once you sit down to go through the process of dialing everything in it works great. Amazon shipped fast...
It works as I had expected although there is a little degrading of quality since it is going from Composite to S-Video. Found out that adjusting settings will help with this although not make it perfect. Overall the quality does not impact expereince and majority of the time it is not noticed unless you are looking for it. Worked for what I need it for. To get the cables away from the front of the TV to the back which only has S-Video input.
This works very well for me, and my radio antenna/signal isn't very good in my car (antenna broke a while ago and when it was replaced, most stations come in staticky.) I'm very happy with it and it hasn't given me any problems.
I just bought this thing last night at Brandsmart for way less than shown here. It was so inexpensive, it was almost an impulse buy. I've researched these things, and I wanted to get one that would play home made CD's w/.jpg files. The saleperson was clueless of course. But, I brought it home & it played my .jpg CD's perfectly. It has an on-screen file system, easy controls, plays DVD's very well, and has a very nice clean image. It also played my bootleg DiVx CD-R's, .mp3's, and audio CD's. I was very pleased. Bad stuff: the image given doesn't show the battery pack attached. It latches onto the back, and adds some bulk to the player. It's also just an ordinary heavy NiMh battery, not a Lithium Ion. There was no car power adapter included either. Good stuff: It has a neat little remote control, it operates just like a regular DVD player, looks good sitting on a coffee table, and will hopefully satisfy my desire to have a neat little digital photo album. It's also very affordable, and makes a nice birthday present for a big kid like me.
Well, it worked as advertised the first four or five times I used it. Now its dead. Tried everything imaginable to make it work. Nope. Nada. Just will not charge my batteries at all. Should have read the reviews here first. Just stay away from this product.
I bought this as a gift. good sound and fit good on smaller ears. I would recommend this product to anyone
I do a good deal of work outdoors and I wanted to replace my cumbersome Panasonic portable cd player/fm tuner with a something smaller. I chose the Sony because of the included fm tuner as I listen to a fair amount of public radio. I live in a rural area and the tuner works great indoors and out. The unit itself looks sharp (about the size of a cigarette lighter) and is very intuitive. Within a couple of hours I had all of the functions down without having to consult the pdf user's manual. CD downloads are straightforward with the SonicStage software, though I don't think I'll get quite as much music on it as Sony suggests. I'll probably top out at about 250 songs. If I were to do it over, I'd likely buy the 1 gig. The battery life is exceptional and charging takes very little time. I have noticed that there is some background hiss on music that has been transferred from cd, but it is only noticable when there is a lull in a song. Sony includes a coupon for five free downloads from their music store, but because I have a dial up connection I probably won't be doing much downloading (at least not from home).My only complaint stems from the design of the headphones. For some reason Sony insists on manufacturing certain of its earbuds with a short wire to the left ear and a big loop to the right. What this means is that any time there is tension on the speaker wire, the earbud in the left ear is either pulled from the ear or nearly pulled from the ear, while the big loop to the right just gets in the way. I believe this is a sort of shorthand for discerning right and left buds without having to look too closely, but why they can't just use a red dot or something on the right bud, is beyond me. For me this is a major flaw and it astounds me that Sony has used it on higher end buds as well. In short, don't use the included headphones or any others that feature a tight wire to the left ear unless you enjoy needless aggravation.Otherwise an excellent product.
I was not sure which power cord I needed, so I emailed the store, and they promptly answered my question and talked to their tech person to make sure I got the right one for my model. The cord was a little short, I am sure this may be typical on replacement cords, so I just used a longer one from the old power cord. Overall good deal and good service.
Inexpensive and very basic.It was easy to setup.I tend to have to adjust the rabbit ears frequently when flipping between particular channels which is annoying, but I did save money buying this.Nothing more to say.
Ordered two, one for the wife, one for myself. UPS is sceduled to deliver tomorrow. After reading these reviews I think I'll return them unopened..
I had the same problem with the battery door for my DX6340. After looking around on the Internet it does appear that this is a design flaw. Kodak wants me to send my camera to Connecticut for repairs. But why would I want them to put on another door that will also eventually break? Instead I have Super glued the door back together and plan to reenforce it with a small piece of metal and some duct tape. It may not look good but I'm certain that it will hold the door together better than the original design.
I know these headphones are not as cool as Dr. Dre's but they have excellent sound and bass. They are comfortable to wear and store easily. Highly recommended.
I purchased this alarm clock to replace one very similar that I had recieved as a wedding present almost 10 years ago. I love it!!! It is very easy to learn to use. It has lots of options for alarm selection. I love the feature that you can select which track on your CD you want to wake up to. The only downfall is that the numbers are really big which causes more light in the room at night that I would like but that's ok. The product is still great!!!! I would recommend this for any couple that needed two seperate alarm times!!
This is a great product. I didn't want a cooler that requires a fan and this one works great. Plus it folds up and is so portable. The other bonus I didn't expect is that it raised the laptop to a wonderul and ergonomically correct height (tilts up in back) and makes using the keyboard much easier. I got this one for my daughter to take to college but have taken it over myself so now I have to order her another one!
I purchased this set for my travels to Europe. Very decent decent for the price. Everything is super light for travel too. I have not yet used the car adapter but the other two items worked well.
I thought that this had the multidisc shuffle for auido CD playback-- the manual clearly states that shuffle only works on the current disc. There is a program mode, but it is really nice to be able to hit shuffle and have it actually shuffle the discs. I thought that was one of the major benefits for having a carosuel disc CD changer. I previously owned a Harmon Kardon 5 Disc CD carosel for nearly 10 years and used that feature all of the time. I bought this to consolidate two devices into one.Other than that complaint, this is a great DVD player, easy to use, quality picture and sound. Menu's are great. Great price, too.
I had a Dell 8200 for the last 5 years and not only was customer service non-existent, so was the quality of the product. Having been happy with HP printers for 15 years I decided to purchase the Media Center 8040, and have been thoroughly pleased with it since the day I bought it. The quality of the product is surpassed only by the quality of the customer service.
Bought this TV for a good price but had issues with the slow powerup and slight bluriness. HOWEVER, after owning it for 20 monts (1yr 8 mos) the picture (video) went dark. Googled the problem for this model number and got crazy number of reviews that all had the EXACT SAME PROBLEM. Called Toshiba and took the unit to one of their authorized servicers. They called back and said the "panel" has to be replaced (that's the WHOLE TV). The quote was $1,600.00 for the repair - WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOSHIBA regardless of the quality of the picture or the features. Of course this problem occurs ONLY AFTER WARRANTY has expiredFeature are absolutely useless if the TV is dead!!!Check out the internet reviews BEFORE YOU BUY THIS
I built 2 HDTVPC's this year and ordered a touchpad keypad for my first machine ( Big Mistake ! )tried the Adesso mini trakball for second. As soon as I can afford I will trash first one. This is a far superiorkeyboard. It dosen't have to be AIMED, the Ball works flawlessly and the size fits your hands and the buttons areexactly where they should be. I can't imagine anything better !!!
This camcorder has passed my test, very successfully. I give it very high marks and is well worth the price! I brought it for my Philppine vacation and...boy, did I make the best of it!I played around with all the feautes, ended up using what suited me best, e.g., widescreen format (awesome), night owl (so,so, need to keep camera still), framed photo capturing, fade to black inbetween shots (great feature-makes your shots seem professionally filmed), and wind reduction, are along the others I learned to use and have adapted. Being able to switch from video mode to memory mode (for taking digital stills) has never been easier. It takes a few seconds to adjust but its quick enough. What I would do is capture some events in video and wish to also capture it in digital stills so that I can develop it. Just a small switch allows me to do this.The functions/features may seem complicated at first, but like anything else, you got to "grind" the info at hand and get use to it. Hey, its the only camcorder on my trip, so I had to make the best of it! The only disadvantages it has that I found, but easily tolerated, is the image focusing. The camcorder sometimes has trouble auto-focusing when it can't seem to find its target or focal point. Its also hard to take sharp dark video and image shots when the "Night Owl" is set. Its required that you keep the camcorder still as best possible, or else it will come out blurry. As you'll find out, its hard to keep a camera very still! But in the brightest of days, especially found in the Philippines, the outcome of pictures and video, is impressively sharp. Outstanding, digital quality video!Overall, the advantages very much outweigh the disadvantages unanimously! Its very stylish, would just place it in my pocket and ready to shoot whenever. Its got a full load of features that are very much necessary and impressive, allowing a professional outcome. Most important of all, the camcorder produces great quality digital video!! Can't say much about the digital 1.02 Mpx, but its good enough for a camcorder. The emphasis of this review is pretty much its digital quality video, it is quite impressive!I've personlly returned to this site to make this review because I feel that I owe it to other fellow customers of how much I appreciated this camcorder. I do own one and will not return it, unless in need of repair, of course.
The sound at low volume is great. The minute I turned them up to hear them in another room the sound fades in and out. I'd expect better from Bose.
I read all kinds of the reviews on here about this kit. This kit for 12 bucks is a good deal. Yes the wire gauge is blown out of proportin a bit. the shielding is quite thick, and the wire inside is smaller than 8 gauge. But if u are looking at this kit, u are looking for a deal. If u are some expert car audio tech, u wudnt even be looking at this kit. if u are puttin in a small to mid size amp, this kit does the job. With that said, even I didnt use the speaker wire in the kit tho, it is way to small for a sub. wud be good for 6x9's. so in short, its a good deal that gets the job done.UPDATE:: it has been a few months now, and everything is still working great. again, u can go pay 70 dollars for the same thing elsewhere, but this kit does the job. if u need bigger wire, get the 4 gauge and use it instead of the 8.
I bought this for my daughter's Kindle Fire. My son installed it and he didn't complain about any problems he had. For the price, I think this is an excellent purchase.
Easy to use, easily installed, works as advertised. I recommend it for anyone needing to boost the signal over a long run. Only con is the plug is shorter than some applications are necessary and the jack into the device can come out easily.
This little thing is wonderful. It takes great shots and video. Nightshot makes it easy to tape in the dark as well. Very small and very easy to use, on screen display of settings makes it even easier to use. No small buttons to fool with. So simple and easy to use. You can take video and pictures in sepia, black & white, pastel sketch, old movie and mosiac. Will also shoot across a basketball court making it look like you was out there with the players. And the software that came with it is amazing. You can add music and special affects to make awesome home movies. I just love all this. Its excellant for scrapbookers, mom's and anyone tired of boring, plain home movies.I just had to come back and add after using this amazing little camcorder for awhile, I am still pleased with my purchase. It is so easy to use as well as the software that came with it. I have taped and taped over and over with it and couldnt ask for a better camcorder without shelling out mega bucks. You do have to finalize the disks before you can upload to a computer, but thats just as easy. And when you tape at night, it still shows up really clear, not so dark you cant see. If I had to purchase another, I would get this one again without a second thought about it. And its so easy to use in just one hand. If I could, I would give it 10 stars.
I bought this webcam and at first I was very excited. It turned out I need to place additional lighting for the camera to not show a dark screen. On top of that after 20 sec of shooting a video the microphone produces a very annoying noise that takes over all other sounds. You cannot realize that when the video is recording, only when you play the recorded video. I exchanged the webcam thinking that it may be just a defective one. It turned out the second camera was defective as well. It had the exact same problem, which convinced me that may be it is a defect that most Labtec WebCam Pro had. You can certainly disable the mic and use a different one, but then why would you buy a webcam with a mic.In general it is not a bad webcam, if you are looking for an average one and lighting is not a problem for you. And keep in mind that there is a good possibility for the mic to be defective.
nice not having to switch hookups all the time , just push a button!If you have more than 1 gaming system this is nice to have!
I tried this drive on Mac OSX, you would think get up & go as easy as mac is but ohno, the box says its for mac, the CD in the box is for windows & guess what ? this drive does not work on Mac osx or tiger. You turn it on & nothing, nothing mounts to the desktop & I mean nothing so what does one do in times like these ? Goes to show ya!!! buy from apple & you get what you pay for .. top quality. Buy from those trying to meet the mac system & its the worste buck spent for the day. Man I tell ya! windows is so lame. Mac rules but then you guys/gals knew that .. right ? Of course you did..
Purchased the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard to replace a 6 year old keyboard of the same type that had been used constantly, but the key action was getting a little sticky. This is a very comfortable keyboard.
After taking thousands of pics of my two year old and my new born with my HP point and shoot, I finally gave up. None of the pictures were of the 'moment' or 'expression' I was trying to capture. I was always taking pictures of their backs or their looking away or xxx. Anything but what I wanted. Then the quality of the pictures were never quite right unless I took the picture in full blown day light.Finally decided to splurge. After extensive research on the Canon XTi vs the Nikon, I ultimately opted for the Canon. I bought it along with the portrait EF 50mm that seems to be highly rated by many. I later purchased the EF 28-105mm. Upon receiving the camera, I went to town taking pics of my little ones. What I found:Pros:- Fast. Very fast. Wow. I've yet to miss a shot.- Outstanding pics. Pics with the EF28-105 good. Pics with the EF 50mm, outstanding. Many look like they were taken by a pro. Trust me. I am no pro. I'm a working mom looking for some good pics to put on their website and send to Grandma and Grandpa. On average, with my point and shoot, I'd get 1 out 20 that were worthy of that. Now, I average 5-6 out of 10 at a higher bar of course.- Versitile. I can play around with different settings and Canon lenses. Fun but expensive.- Battery charges fast. Battery life outstanding. I honestly don't think I've had to charge the batteries but 2-3 times since I bought it five months ago and have taken thousands of pics.- The 4GB SD card keeps more pics than I could ever want.Cons.If you are a working kind of mom like I am and just want an awesome camera to take awesome pics, you've found it. However, there is one big downside: it's bigger...way bigger than a point and shoot. It's not as easy to throw in your purse and go out for a splash day. I have found myself leaving it behind because I just didn't want to lug it along with the diaper bag, a toddler and an infant...car seat, snacks, toys, bottles, wipes...etc. The bag is heavy enough. But, those pics are priceless as far as I am concerned and will sacrifice more often than not and find myself glad for having done so.LENSES. This took me longer to figure out than which camera to buy. I searched for a month before I committed. Given the affordability of the 50mm and its reviews, I opted to do without the kit lens.Admittedly, I regretted it at first. What!? No zoom. As you can tell, I'm a serious amatuer and didn't know what I was getting into. But, despite the one time I wanted to take a group pic that required me to step clear to the other side of the house to get them in, 99% of the time, I'm trying to get a good close up of my kids...many pics by default at this age tend to be close ups. Then, there is a subtle difference between the pictures I have taken with this lens and the 28-105--crisper, cleaner and outright beautiful color.The 28-105 is actually not bad especially if you use it with the hood. The zoom is about what I figure I will need at ball games and ballerina recitals when I don't have to worry about lugging a diaper bag and keeping after a climbing/crawling baby. For the price, I figure it's doable.There you have it, Amazon shopping Moms. I hope this Review was helpful. I found many of the reviews targeting semi-pros so it took a while to sift through it all!
This product delivers what it promises -- good looking printed cd's and DVD's with title, artist, etc printed nicely on disc. These ribbons are single-use and run out rather quickly, so have extras on hand. They should give away the printer, just to sell you the ribbons, if you know what I mean.
These are a fine product for the price. I am using them for my surround speakers (Onkyo HT6300) and found them plenty sturdy for my smallish speakers (less than 3 lbs). They went in real easy, and have plenty of adjustment options for angling the speaker toward the listener.Material is a durable plastic, with metal set screws. Care should be taken when tightening the set screw, as too much force could be a problem. Not a major issue, unless you're trying to hang a very heavy speaker at a hard angle... for most small speakers, you'd have to purposefully set the screw too hard to cause an issue.If these were made of metal, they would be a 5 star item.
Works as advertised. It was very easy to setup, and in 3 years I have never had an issue with it.
I bought this particular card specifically for my new Amazon Kindle. Even though the K instructions say to use SD memory cards up to 4GB, Kindle Forum users suggested 8 GB and, if you want to walk around with the equivalent of a Barnes and Noble Superstore in your beach bag, some install 16 GB. You know how some people are--always pushing things to new limits of overkill, like the church-going granny driving alone in a Chevy Suburban 4x4.I hear all SD cards are not the same (even though they look the same to me), but I bought this Transcend card (because the blue color was mighty fetching) on a One-Click and a prayer. When it arrived, I popped it into the K and, bingo, recognized! It says 7.5 GB storage remaining, so the other 1/2 GB is lost to operational memory, sort of like my own brain after that weekend on Key West, living on frozen mango beverages, when I brain farted and lost the words to "Margartitaville" by the third plastic cup--but I'll save that tale for our next Kindle-side chat, friends.Anyhoo, the thing works for me (and don't you cringe when people write "anyhoo"). I'm a technological piss-kid, so I have zero idea if this card is "fast as Mazola on a summer hog" or "slow as Valerie Bertinelli wolfing Jenny Craig peanut butter"."Alls I know is that it works real swell in a Kindle, right Spanky?", said Alfalfa, an early Kindle adopter.I agree, Cowlick. Enjoy the Kindle!
I change laptop every 6 months and I do not pay the top dolar. I paid $850.00.Amazing price for what you get! Especially for Core 2Duo,160Gb(comes 127 out of the box,DVD-RW etc.). I cleaned up every junk it cam with .I do not need TRAIL software .The computer companies should NOT install these trials.They go to the registry and create slowness or invalid short cuts etc..When are they going to learn to sell a computer without JUNK!Now I have to use a registry cleaner to clean the registry and msconfig. I already ordered another 2 sticks of 1GB Ram each. This is another waste the computer makers create! 2 sticks of 512MB Ram instead of 1 stick.! Vista needs 2GB of Ram to run faster .4GB is the best. To much applications and power running on the background.Overall it is a great laptop for the budget.
This little photo keychain is awsome. It is easy to use and the pictures are clear. It charges through your computer in an hour. It makes a great gift for anybody. It will hold up to 60 pictures. Its best to use portrait type pictures because of the viewing size. Great memories for a reasonable price.
I am very impressed with this laptop. I have owned it for over 8 months now and have burned a few Blu Ray films, and they all played on the PS3 seamlessly.. The big, bright screen and the speed in which it is capable of operating different software together is great. I am also going to say that the software at first is restrictive, but once you have taken the time to remove some of the junk Sony has bundled with the laptop, it moves at a very awesome speed. I am glad I made this purchase.
If you are one of the "unlucky" that lives in an apartment or dont feel like shelling out the money to have a "DEDICATED" cable line running to each room (from the outside box) then a splitter will be neccassary. Even if you have a dedicated line, you might want to use one for picture in picture. Problem is the more you split, the more signal you lose, and this can degreade picture quality and internet speed. I have five different splits needed, four for TV, and one for internet, and even though my picture was pretty clear, my internet connection was getting lost sometimes, so I decided to upgrade my splitters. The cable company supplied me with ONE 2 way 1GHZ "Regal Splitter" and ONE 3 way 1GHZ "Extreme" Splitter. I decided to upgrade these to the 2 and 3 way Monster Standard 1GHZ splitter. (please stay away from the higher end, 2GHZ Monster Splitters, unless you have Satilite. The Monster Standard 1GHZ is more then suffience for Digital Cable, Basic "Analog" Cable, Internet, and HD TV. When I changed the splitters, I found the picture to be more Crisp w better colors and Detailing, and the HD never looked better. My cable modem has yet to lose its connection and my downloads are faster. Mind you, if you are having lousy reception problems, and you have a cheap splitter, and you change to this, and it doesnt work, chances are its the outside line, so have that checked first, before you drop the money on splitters. The simple call to the cable company (some charge a small fee) could be all you need. But if you are like me, and already have a decent picture, but with minor picture flaws, or lose you internet connection, try upgrading to these, as always Monster delivers, and their "Standard" products are all you need, even if its cables, they are more then sufficent
It is a grab bag. It all depends on what you get - uhh... no, it all depends on what they feel like to ship out. I ordered one in Nov. 2009 for my son's iPod Touch 3G and it worked fine (still works - knocking on woods). A few days ago, I ordered another exactly SAME one for my daughter and IT DOES NOT WORK. Upon closer look, one from last year is labeled as "Travel Charger" but the one received this week says "Travel Charger For iPhone 3G". Both chargers look exactly same! Go figure.If anybody needs an extra iPod charger, go ahead and order one. Who knows? You may get lucky. It is a 50/50 chance so I would say it is a fair game!!Now the BIG question is whether I should buy myself an iPhone in order not to waste this beautiful thing?
DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM AT THE LISTED PRICE. The price is beyond hyperinflated, something I didn't think possible. If you are looking to be ripped off there is a bridge in Brooklyn I'm sure they can sell you.
I ordered this because I have a few CD's that skip occasionally. Unfortunately, this device did not do what it promissed. In fact, its really much more work than its worth. First of all, the first 2 cds I tried only skipped a little bit. After putting them through this device, they skipped even more. The directions say you must really buff them with the special buffing cloth. I don't know how much buffing people are willing to do but I'm a relatively strong guy and I buffed for about 10 minutes before being exhausted. Then I tried again and was just very dissapointed. Even worse, the spinning of the handle is quite time consuming and not very much fun. It would be very nice if the thing was mechanical and automatic. I have little patience for plastic toys. The thing even gets water all over the place. All in all, a good idea I suppose, but really a dissapointing performance. I'm afraid to use it on any more CDs.
IOMEGA ZIP 250 DiskThe IOMEGA ZIP 250 disk is a high-capacity removable storage disk that is about the size of a standard 3.5" floppy disk. It can be read and written by an internal IDE drive (only one per system) or an external drive connected to a USB port or a parallel port (slowest in access). The IomegaWare Software provides utility functions designed for the ZIP disk, such as formatting or copying a disk. You should never use the Operating System disk copy function. Use the EJECT utility to remove a disk from a drive; this is required in Windows NT or Windows 2000. Remove the disk before turning a computer off You should never insert a ZIP disk in the drive when the computer is on as this can cause damage. Normally, shutting down the computer causes the disk to eject. If you lose power, you must disconnect power to the computer, open its cover, and push a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole.The IomegaWare software tests for the presence of the ZIP drive. It should be used in Windows 2000 to format a ZIP disk in the FAT format. Removable disks can contain a lot of data when it can be partitioned into 250 MB segments. The data on a ZIP drive can be read and written by different versions of an Operating System (using the FAT format). Rewriting reuses space, it does not increase the used space. ZIP drives, like floppies, should not be exposed to magnetic fields or high heat (sunshine). The 250 MB ZIP disks can be read and written by a 750 MB drive. These disks use the FAT16 format so only 129 entries are allowed in its root directory. Files should be stored in folders to best use space. This also applies to memory sticks (unless they use the FAT32 format).To test the status of a used ZIP disk. 1) Right click on the drive, select `Properties'. 2) Select the Iomega tab (after support was installed). 3) Select `Diagnostics', then `Close' after the green light. 4) Select `More Info' on the `Disk Type' Note the `Disk Life Status' and the `Format Life Status'. Percentages lower than about 85% are not good. 5) A `Long Format' can improve the Life Status statistics.
This product smudges easily and needs to be removed from the product after a short time as the screen becomes very hard to see due to smudges that cannot be removed. I took it off and found another product to take its place.
From the picture, you can recognize its spec is 7.4V,7800mAh.Even the feedback made me sure of it.But WhAT I GOT IS 7.4V, 6600mAh.I am thinking of returning this.
Works great, especially to upload pictures stored in your camera's internal memory.
I bought many of these to print off all my wedding pictures. Ease of use from home! Saved me a lot of money vs using a photographer and having them professionally printed, and more convenient than going to Walmart, etc. to print them.
I bought this for my mother in law in Brazil. Her city uses 120v, so no issue about power. Her TV is also mono, and no trouble in the menus to make the DVD player do Mono (if you want). The region free hack worked great. Just open the tray, press 1,3,5,7,0 (slowly) on the remote, and you have a region free DVD player. It withstood the trip in my suitcase fine, and I find it stylish and easy to use. I can't recommend it more. Hope you enjoy yours.
Just purchased the D-Link after having spent some time reviewing other jukeboxes. Like a lot of people, I would have rushed to have bought an iPod if it a) worked with Windows and b) was, at least, a hundred bucks cheaper. Given that none of the above applied, I was left with what, at this stage of the year, are still slim pickings.What attracted me to the D-Link was the fact that it has a relatively large capacity for it's price and can function as an external hard drive. Add to that the remote control and the sheer simplicity of transferring MP3 files (just drag and drop - no proprietary software needed) and there's no question that it's a great bargain.Yes it's large in comparison to other players, but so what? Like a lot of people who buy jukeboxes, I use it primarily as an external music library for my home stereo or in the car. I could care less that it doesn't fit in my shirt pocket.I do have two gripes, though. First, that because of its small memory buffer (2 megs), this results in more frequent calls to the hard drive - when things are quiet I can often hear the hard drive spinning which is annoying. Second, it seems to me that the D-Link is actually made by SSI America which makes the Neo. The two jukeboxes are the same. However, D-Link won't admit to this and tell you that no accessories (car kit, spare battery etc.) are currently available. So if you want to purchase any accessories you have to track down the people who make them for the Neo. D-Link could be more helpful in this matter.If people can wait a couple of months and are prepared to shell out around 4 hundred dollars, then it would seem there are a few jukeboxes coming out that will match the iPod. If not, you could a lot worse than the D-Link.
Why it took me so long to purchase one of the Salad Shooters is beyond me. Maybe it's due to the fact that I got used to using the old hand grater for cheeses. With the onset of arthritis in the hands I searched the reviews to see which new kitchen gadget would get my money, this one was it. Like another reviewer, I cannot even fathom how much cheese I have grated with it but it's unstoppable and saves my hands the pain and grief of the hand held grater! It won't chop or dice (that's another gadget) but the price (to me) is truly worth the time it saves me in the kitchen. Noisy? That it is but really to me it's a small price to pay for the convenience of it. Some bits of cheese don't get grated (sticks to the inside of the unit) but that is very minimal. Cleaning the parts is also easy.
Out of the two packs that I have received, I've had two discs that would not work, but I have been satisfied with everything else.
I am actually quite angry for all of the reviews above one star on here. This product is so bad I'm tempted to throw it directly in the garbage can. I have old cases, (not case logic) that are built solid with metal ring binders, easy to open and close, and look great. This case should be priced at $3.99 for those that was a piece of crap for cheap. This was SHOCKINGLY poor quality. I will never buy a case logic product EVER again!
Adding this keyset makes the game easier by placing most of the essential functions within reach. Playing the game will be much easier when everything is clearly labeled. Most of the commands are in a separate area to the right of the main keyboard layout which makes it easier to concentrate on the game and not on setting and activating keystrokes and combinations.There is one review that really brings this keyset and keyboard down, but who wants to take the time to manually map out each and every option and feature to the keys of a regular keyboard. Not only is it time consuming, but also playing the game can be harder trying to remember where that key you programmed was.Other features of the keyset are the raised arrow keys on the right where the preset functions are. Due to the shape and size, make character movements much easier than moving your character with standard arrow keys found on a regular keyboard.
Easy to use and takes great shots. I recommend buying an extra card for extra pictures.
The battery will not stay in place while in your phone, which makes the phone loose power while using it..I wouldn't buy this if I were you.
I bought this as a replacement cord for an old laser printer. It works perfectly and the length is unbelievable. No extension cord needed, that's for sure.
Not much you can say about this. I have a few sound generators in my studio that have separate 1/4" outputs for left and right channel. I use this product to merge the signals into a stereo line that then connects to a 1/4" TRS stereo cable that serves as an extension so I can then plug it into some other device like my JamHub headphone distribution amplifier which takes a 1/4" TRS input.
This case is big enough to store 3 phones and some wallets + other stuff.I recommend everyone get one of these. I kayak and this will help protect my stuff. I use to use a plastic water proof bag, but that doesn't protect is from banging around.
I grudgingly decided to get a new PC speaker system after the "puck" controller on my Monsoon 3-piece system went bad (Monsoon is out of business so replacement parts are not available). Quality sounds means alot to me as I constantly listen to mp3's and streaming audio while at my desk, I am also an avid gamer (BF2, Doom3, etc).I read all of the reviews and system specs here for speaker systems under $100.00 and went down to the local computer shop and listened to several on the display rack.I settled on this system for the following reasons:1) Price, at $58.00 it's under my budget2) Manufacturer, Creative Labs has been around for ages and arent leaving any time soon (so replacement parts will be available if needed).3) The reviews buy users here were mostly positive.4) The puck controller, it has on/off, speaker volume, sub-volume and a headphone jack right on the puck. No more hunting for the headphone jack on my PC case with that feature.I was a bit put off when I got the system because the components were physically "lighter" than my Monsoon system. That feeling was misplaced because this system actually sounds MUCH better than my Monsoons. It is clearer on the highs and the lows are much more defined as well. The sub volume control is nice because you can turn the sub volume completely off if you need to. I'm often working or gaming when everyone else is the home is asleep and it's easy for me to control the noise level so the sub doesnt carry as much.All in all it's a very good system and I don't think you'll be dissapointed if your looking for a PC setup. On a side note, you need a sound card that supports surround sound (3-speaker outputs), I have a "Soundblaster LIVE" and it works well. These cards are also fairly inexpsensive if you need one.
I bought this for my husband who travels a lot for his hotel stays. For the price, I couldn't pass it up. I'm so so so glad I didnt! This little radio Produces excellent sound! He couldn't BELIEVE how cheap it was! He really thought I spent waaaay more, and honestly, I should have! My friends have some that were more expensive that don't sound near as good. Not only does this one sound great, it looks pretty sleek with my I phone docked in it. Buy it, buy it, buy it, you won't be dissapointed!
Originally I bought this for my computer monitor, but it arrived the same day that my husband purchased a new TV. We ended up using this for the TV and it worked beautifully. It's sturdy & it even fits the DVR underneath. It's just perfect for the room. Now I need to buy a second one for my computer monitor.
The GPX radio is sure worth the money. I was reluctant to spend a lot more for a Sony. It has convienent pre set memory locations for AM and FM which is handy when exercising or runnning, no fiddleing with the tuning! Earphones are lightweight and comfortable. The radio fits in the palm of your hand or can be clipped to your shorts or fastened to your arm.
My wife and I decided to get this for Christmas after some exhaustive research into SLRs, so that we could take better family photos and replace our Fuji point-and-shoot which mysteriously kept losing battery power and ruined many rolls of film with random rewindings.We have not been disappointed after five months. True, the first roll I took with the EOS 2000 was a shock--I thought it was far inferior to the ageing Fuji. I still have some suspicions about the totally auto mode (although all the camera books I've read say that's true about any of the autofocus cameras), but I think it's most likely this was due to a lack of familiarity with the relation of lighting, film speed and aperatures. After taking some photography classes at the local high school's night school, and by paying attention to the lighting, et al mentioned above, the pictures I get now are worlds apart. With classes, I've been able to build confidence in using fully manual and the creative modes, and there's no turning back now!I have to agree that the manual leaves much to be desired, but there are inexpensive guides to the camera that remedy that drawback. The camera is amazingly light, it sports date imprinting when I want it, and I disagree about other ocmments about the lens--this is a good first lens that functions as a wide angle, telephoto and medium range lens. I can't tell that there are any sharpness problems.Although one of the reasons we got this camera was to allow both me and my wife to take better pictures with an easy-to-use SLR, I have yet to hand it over to her! She hasn't taken a single picture with the camera, because I'm hogging it to myself. This camera has given me a great new hobby that I'm now passionate about.
This case is horrible. The screen protector it came with had a huge white spot on it and it obsructed the view of the screen. After you put the iPod through the screen hole you have to put the screen protector into place. The thing slides around and never stays in place. I just got it today and took it off my iPod immediately before it scratched the screen of my beautiful new iPod. J&R is also horrible. It came three days after the last day of the delivery window, three weeks after I ordered it. I will never order from J&R again.
I love this overpriced surge protector for a couple of reasons.- If you have a Sony, check your factory warranty. The only way they will replace your TV in case of an electrical surge or spike is if you have an "approved" surge protector. No worries here.- I am always surprised the folks will pay $4K or more for a TV, another $1K to have it installed and mounted on the wall and then just plug it into the wall without any surge protection.- Everything that plugs into my TV goes through the 3600, including the coax from my DirecTV dish. The only item that is plugged into the wall directly is this. It is great to know that everything has some sort of protection including what comes from my satellite dish.- For the ultimate protection, try running this through a power stabilizer (ASV 2000) that ensures all components get fed a near perfect 120w instead of the fluctuating power you usually get. Consider it like running your car on high octane at all times, never slipping a gallon or two of 89 oct. in the tank.- I also like the amp display instead of the wattage display. The voltage display just tells you what you are feeding your components, not how much power you are using. The amp display helps you keep an eye out if you might have left a component on and didn't mean to. My kids are always leaving the DVD player or stereo on. If you notice a high amp readout, you know something was left on. My components are behind dark glass, it is hard to see if items are left on.This might be expensive, but you won't have any regrets. You'll know you took the right steps to protect your investment.
All Proficient products are extremely well crafted and the fact that they offer a 10 year warranty reflects their confidence in the products. We sell and install Proficient for most of our audio/video customers, and they love them. The NFM6 speakers are awesome, I personally own a pair along with the NFM5 (and w690's). Also, the bass these speakers put out is great, way more than the NFM5. In comparison with other products in this price range Proficient is near the top.
Just recieved my system today. I found that the system has easy to understand instructions, even though you won't need them to connect the speakers. The sound quality is great for this type of system. I have a two bedroom apartment and it just what I was looking for as an audio system. I read some negative reviews about this systems, with the exception of the reviews that state the their system came broken, this is not a high power system it is a compact system for apartments/dorms. So, if you're looking for a high power system, this isn't it. If you're looking great compact system, this is perfect.Philips MC235B Flat Wall Mountable Micro Shelf System (Black)
I have had this WAP for a few weeks now and only know that the setup is very easy and well documented. As far as knowing how well this item performs, I have no idea. After setting up I tried to attach to my wired LAN through the WAP11. Although the Linksys Wireless CompactFlash Card WFC12 and Linksys Wireless-B Notebook Adapter WPC11 that I purchased with the WAP11 have communications with the WAP11, they can not get to the Internet through the Access Point. My day job is in the computer industry and I pretty much know what I'm doing. I have checked and rechecked all my settings to no avail. If this doesn't solve my problem it usually means that something has been overlooked in the information provided. My next step is to try technical support. Linksys' off-shore tech support seem more interested in getting away from me and will tell me anything to do so. Because of the accents, every sentance has to be repeated several times. It is a very unpleasant experience. The information I have received from them has always been incorrect. I have never had any of my email requests responded to. At this point it looks like I will be returning these 3 Linksys items. They are no use if I can't get them working. I purchased these Linksys products because of my previous good experiences with Linksys. But it looks like their takeover by Cisco Systems has changed their approach to customer and technical support. As with so many other companies, cutting corners by taking support off-shore is costing their customers dearly and will in the end be felt by their penny-pinchers.
I found this accessory kit while looking to buy the Kodak Z7590 camera. I had already planned on buying a tripod and camera bag, which would have been about $80. I hadn't considered buying any specialy lenses, but for only $40 more than I had already planned on paying, I was able to buy this kit. This is a great deal for people who want to experiment with different filters and lenses. The large tripod is very light and durable, and I was pleased with the included camera bag as well. There are many pockets and compartments, into which all of the accessories pictured fit very well. The mini tripod is very tiny, but does its job well. I still can't believe that all of this stuff was so cheap!
I had to rate this low because the one I received was broken or had some sort of short in the wire and didn't work. I'm pretty sure a working one would be very useful.
I purchased this product for rv to watch satellite outside at campsite. the video works good but audio has a lot of problems. If you get audio to work video rolls alot.range is very limited at best 25' says it will get 300' clear site. In my rv window (open no screen) sitting 15'-20' away had to constantly fiddle with reciever and transmitter to get it to work. Easier to run cable out window! like I said if it worked HALF as good as they say, it would be ok but unfornatly, I will send this back I probably will get charged shipping both ways so BEWARE OF THIS PRODUCT!!!
This TV has been an absolute pleasure to purchase and use. I did the research, arrived at this Samsung and couldn't be happier with the purchase. The picture is outstanding, and the interface is very intuitive. I now have a Samsung HTiB connected with HDMI cables and an off-air HD antenna for locals with Dish network for other HD content. I can not stress how pleased I have been with this purchase.A couple of other thoughts for you:HD content -- Evaluate your options well. I jumped into the dish programming because I wanted all of the HD I could get my grubby paws on. Now I am paying 10 bucks a month for channels that I only use to show other people how cool HD is. The locals are what I watch most often.720 vs 1080 -- Still thinking about upgrading to 1080? I wouldn't. You need to evaluate content here as well. How much of the programming you'll be receiving is really 1080?Bottom line - Get a Samsung, you'll thank yourself.
This product is the best and most amazing thing for someone in school. I tape the session, transfer over to the laptop, and then review the notes prior to class. I can tape from the back of the room and the quality is the same. You must be careful and not type around it, or it will also pick up that. I love it!! I've told my friends and they are also buying the product.
I have had this popcorn popper for a number of years (I also have stove-top popper, and air popper.)This popcorn popper is the best ever popper that I have ever used, bar none! I have always LOVED popcorn especially the theater kind and this popper is able to give me a similar taste, depending on which oil and corn I use.I have used no oil, Orville's oil, coconut oil (like theaters use) and corn oil as well as every kind of corn.I also choose to use the liner sheets and yes, I'll admit they do add to the cost but nothing like the pre-packaged popcorn as well as the air popper (which leaves my popcorn tasting like cardboard unless I use lots of butter, etc.)My only negative complaint - I accidentally set the time higher than I thought, left the room for too long and came back to find that the corn had all burned as well as burning the plastic shell!!!Now I must purchase another Presto (I had the original one for more than 18 years!!!)
After wrestling with a Linksys BEFWS114 for the past 2 years, finally decided to junk it and get a decent wireless router(wireless on the linksys crapped out on me after a tech-support recommended &quot;upgrade&quot;)Setting up the WG614 was a breeze. So far have not used the wireless portion of it, so cannot comment. But have been impressed so far (including ability to save off config changes like LAN IP, admin/passwd etc, so that if these get trashed during a firmware upgrade, they can be retrieved easily)Looks cool too..All in all Netgear has a winner!
Must be a mistake!Dollar for dollar, this lens rates as possibly best among the many accessories I've purchased for my camera. I have the CP4500, which I bought about 4 years ago and although I have several other digital cams, including DSLR, the 4500 is the most used. It seems that a few years ago only the expensive version of this lens was available from Nikon, so I alternatively bought other (far more expensive than this one) brands. They were clumsy to use and produced disappointing picture quality. This lens is great! Built well and pic quality is excellent! Very happy to have found it, even so long into owning the camera. I can't say how it compares to the expensive version but for the money, it can't be beat.Pete V
I deleted my original review which I include at the end of this updated version.This thing went through three sets of ink cartridges in six weeks of very light use and this weekend, it stopped working completely. I hate this new generation of ripoff home printer/copier multifunks. They get you with the inks and its worse than owning a time share in New Mexico.Bastiches! I regret that the Brother that built and sold my lovely 15 year old fax machine that also does copies is now just another bimbo on the block.Here is my review written when I first got the thing. I am so sorry if I influenced anyone to buy this item or this brand!!!!I'm keeping this multifunc. It's soothing to look at and it prints and I hope it will still print after the warranty expires. I really like my very old Brother fax machine with the handset and inexpensive toner cartridge so I decided to give this a try. Other reviews I found were not positive about the cost of the ink and the fact that the inks run out because the machine automatically cleans out the ink heads. The ink thing is the one drawback with this product BUT ink rip off is a characteristic that exists throughout the gamut of photo/color printers these days. For $150, I'll risk this pretty machine. I've gone too long without a working printer. The black and white print quality is fine and the photo print quality is acceptable similar to my lightly used but nonworking Canon i950. I really like the little cubby hole for ink cartridges in the Brother machine amd I think the location of the usb connection is amusing.So I don't reget this purchase and I don't not recommend it. I think it's very hard to be satisfied with color printers these days and many glowing reviews don't factor in the cost running the machine i.e. cost of replacement inks.This model doesn't seem to be popular enough for there to be cheaper generic inks for it. I found the legit inks for sale on a home shopping channel website for $25 (black) and $13 each for colors. I dread the day when I have to replace these ink cartridges.In another owner's review, I read that copy making uses all the cartridges even if the image is black and white. Mercifully, I own a fifteen year old xerox black and white copier which has never required a professional repair service.The professional reviews support my opinion that this machine sells based on its multifunctionality but it really is not a master of print quality and is suitable for someone who prints very very lightly which is basically me so I'm keeping it and I have the same reservations about the machine as the reviewers. If you have light printer needs, ignorance may be blissful ownership of this model. If this had a handset (there is another model that does) than this would be a fine one in all machine for an apartment dweller. :)
Excelent speed. I have a Canon Powershot A70 and its memory limit is 2 GB. So I opted for this card because of the size & speed. I was concerned that I would have to buy an adapter to upload at the advertised speed. But nope! It's just as fast if you upload 1 picture or a movie that has filled the whole card. And the pictures can be uploaded directly from the camera to your computer. The other reason I purchased this Item is that I wanted to make movies. No problem there either. Plenty of room! Great product! Rick
Think the "on the move" player is rugged? The first thing you notice is that you have to read the manual to figure out the buttons. They are not at all intuitive. We've only used it sitting in one place indoors for 6 months, and it stopped working completely. It just won't turn on. So much for durable. I contacted Memorex and they offered to fix it for a fee of $12.50 because it is no longer under warranty. Evidently the warranty is only 90 days. If you are expecting a CD player to last longer than 90 days, don't buy this one. Memorex doesn't even expect it to last past 90 days.
Overall the effect of the Hot Hand is pretty awesome and I was using it pretty regularly but then the Rubber on the hot hand ring broke after a month of steady use. I've contacted Source Audio before asking just simple questions about their products and got almost immediate responses but when I tried contacting them again in regards to the ring breaking I got absolutely no response.The other complaint I have about the product is the actual wireless adapter itself has trouble staying in the back of my pedal. It is really easy to get it out of position/skewed to the point that it makes no electronic connection to the pedal. I.e. I walk away from the pedal board and a cable gets dragged into the adapter (lightly mind you) and it stops working. Extremely frustrating.
the only thing i don't like about this strap are the ends. wish they used a leather or nylon ends for attachment to the camera so its more flexible and doesn't get all twisted. what i do like is that this strap is very comfortable around your neck unlike the stock straps your camera came in with. shame on those big companies who supply us with the crappy straps especially if you have big lenses attached to your camera. the weight alone will make you feel like someone is trying to put a rope around your neck. this strap is an excellent replacement for those crappy straps. the quick release buckles are sturdy and very secure so u don't have to worry about losing your camera. despite my little complaint, i still recommend this based on comfort and price. can't go wrong buying this.
These were not what I expected, I suppose it should be a buyers beware when you buy a picture. They did not fit my ear buds and forcing them on was an issue.
That's how you feel, literally sucked into the game or movie or music or whatever you're using these headphones for. They simply rock! I was able to hear several notes in some of my music cd's that I never knew existed, upon using these headphones.Another plus is that they're amazingly comfy, most of the times you wont even know they're there. And even though it's not wireless, the cord is pretty long so that it wont get in the way.All this and it costs just $26 (that's how much I got them for!)Go get it!!
Oh, my. It's a beauty to look at, and just what I needed: a slim system to play music and books on tape while I do housework. Great idea. Radio does work. The CD player kept spitting out ALL the cd's I inserted. from day one. It never worked. So, back she goes. Was this perhaps made in China?
My only gripe with these wonderful headphones are that the wires at both ends eventually go bad at 3-6 months of really heavy use (I'm pretty ruthless with my equipment). Otherwise, I can't say enough good things about these -- the cord is of ample lenght, fits in your ears well, fits your heads well, good sound range, low profile, goes well with the black ipod. Its too bad these aren't available at more places, but they are very reasonably priced at Amazon. I'm scared they will be discontinued at some point -- I'd be crushed. Four stars for the flaw at with the wire connection at both ends.
Very easy to install. Transfer rate is only about a quarter of what's advertized. But it's OK. A friend of mine bought a different brand and got about a quarter of the stated performance as well. I had a problem with Netscape crashing often, but not sure if this is caused directly by the product as Windows 98 isn't very stable with networking. Had some problems with the internet sharing software, which is a product made by a third party. Luckily, Windows 98 has this feature built-in. It's worth every penny despite Netscape crashing (I'm using IE more often now).
Lacie is the hands-down worst customer service for computer related products. I have had three of their hard drives and all have failed before they were two years old. I have bought Buffalo and ReadyNAS and been very satisfied with both the product and customer service. Lacie makes very good doorstops not computer equipment.
If you are ready to buy a new digital camera then you probably have some idea of what camera you want to buy. If you are like me who is low on budget but still want good performance and features, I strongly recommend C618. Buying a digital camera can be very challenging, especially when lot of manufacturers are bringing in new products every day. When I started to look for a digital camera I first wrote down the features I want and then tried to fit the products that will meet my requirements. Nikon, Canon, Minolta are the only brand names most of the amateur photographers like me know. The name HP will not come to you in first place. But after reviewing my needs and BUDGET I decided to buy HP and I very happy with this product. While judging the digital camera, you must judge it as if it was regular 35mm film camera. The reason for this is because most of the camera manufacturers try to build it in such a way that it will closely match with the film camera. Here is a small review of the camera. - Camera has very good normal to tele Pentax zoom 3x optical and 2x digital (34-108mm 35 mm equivalent) which serves most of the picture taking purpose. - The resolution of 2.11 MP produces very good 5 x 7 prints. Anything above 5 x 7 will reduce the quality. - Shutter and Aperture priority mode lets you use your creativity. - Excellent center weighted and spot metering. - Zoom flash, the flash moves based on the zoom. (I have taken acceptable quality pictures in absolute darkness with this camera) - Excellent Macro/Close Up focusing range. - AA batteries - NTSC and PAL playback on TV.The most important accessory for taking great pictures with this camera (for that matter any camera) is good quality tripod. When I took this camera for the outdoor shoot, I mounted it on [a]... tripod that I regularly use with my film camera. In place of shutter release cable, I use the infrared remote that comes standard with this camera and the results were impressive. Just like any other film camera, you must first test the camera with various subjects, lighting situation and settings. I have tested the camera for Close ups, Portraits and in studio where I work with studio lights. If you treat this camera with the same basic principles of working with film camera you should get excellent pictures. With digital camera if the final output you want is print, then I recommend that print the pictures with good quality printer. Even if your pictures are good, if you print them using average printer, you will be disappointed and camera may not be at blame. Again the truth is &#8220;Excellent technique and average equipment will produce better results than Excellent equipment and average technique&#8221;. This camera is budget buy for amateur photographer like me and to date I am very happy with this. A very good quality for the price you pay. Buy additional 128 MB compact flash card and you are all set for vacation with this camera.
This case is ideal when hitting the road with your iPod. It offers great protection while allowing access to the key ports and yet is light and attractively styled. The strong brushed aluminum case allows you to just throw it in a briefcase or tote without the iPod getting scratched or its precious cargo of Mott The Hoople hits being damaged !
For the price, this item is a gem.The remote is a little powerhouse with some keys doing double duty ( the Eject "button" for example).The real issue for me is that many web sites bill this Player as a multi region player ( not just Zone 0 and Zone 1 ). My version of the player was/is a dvp642/37 that can be switched to a DVP 642/17 when needed.When switched to the mutliple region option, some PAL ( Region 4 ) discs will lose Anamorphic widescreen, and play full frame.I have spoken to Philips Customer service three times and obtained three different stories; maybe philips should get their story straight.It is evident that the player does multiregion playback, but the precise ins and outs of this process should be defined by Philips and not by secondary parties across the net.
We purchased this particular device to take care of two old (non-USB) servers, and a newer one that has USB, but has no PS/2 ports whatsoever...All three machines are working fine now with a single keyboard and mouse pair. No surprises - recommended for hybrid environments.ADVICE: The device has both USB and PS/2 ports on the front panel for attaching the keyboard and mouse. If you attach at least one PS/2 computer to it, make sure you also use PS/2 keyboard and mouse!It did not work for us with a USB keyboard/mouse pair: none of the old PS/2-type computers could see the keyboard or mouse, despite several reboots etc. Looks like it's "upconverting" PS/2 to USB correctly, but doesn't work the other way round (USB to PS/2).We do not think it's a big problem, though - just be aware and connect older peripherals...NOTICE: Do not get scared when you get the device, and it has NO PS/2 ports on the rear! (We originally thought that something is wrong, or we ordered a wrong model.) It DOES really support PS/2 computers, but it's all implemented through custom cables (you can only use cables designed for this particular device, also sold on Amazon). The cable has a Video and 2 PS/2 connectors for keyboard and mouse one one end (computer), and ONLY a SINGLE Video connector on the other (connected to the KVM switch itself). Obviously, this particular connector has additional wires that account for transmitting signals to and from PS/2 devices through the KVM-side Video port without adding PS/2 ports on the rear of the KVM switch to save space.Good thing: You can choose the computer that "shares" its USB devices from the front panel, and the devices attached can really be accessed by all USB-enabled computers...Highly recommended.
I just got my Tamrac 5696 last week and I am very happy. I had read where the Panasonic FZ35 would not fit in this case with the lens hood on, but it does. It is a tight fit, but nothing that would cause any harm to the camera or the case. Very rugged, well built. My case is the black one, very understated and classy looking. 5 stars for a well made product!
I'm quite pleased with this device. The built-in FM radio has good reception and sounds good. It also has a built-in voice recorder that I'll use when traveling to make notes about pictures I take. No more tapes to bother with! The only thing with which I am not satisfied are the ear buds. They are uncomfortable and don't stay in my ears very well.
.. the Amazon search function AND those lame sideways pics really really suck !This search query: "Taiyo Yuden dvd+r" yielded four pages of a mish-mash of six different brands and only two varieties of +r media.And to the guy who posted all those silly sideways pics: Trying out that new camera, were ya ? Or that new bong, or what the hell ? Certainly those shots will inspire no confidence in anyone considering a first time purchase of TY media, arguably the best blanks currently available on the market.
After reading all of the reviews and looking at the LowePro site I ended up purchasing this product for my A570 IS. While I agree with some of the other reviewers that the zipper going all the way down the side is somewhat annoying, this is a perfect carrying case if you are looking for something small that fits the camera and a few extra batteries or memory cards and has a shoulder strap. The extra padding makes me less nervous the camera will break if I drop the bag. All told, very happy with the purchase.
Flash drives can be placed in your pocket loosely and allowed to mingle with your change, lip balm, car keys or who knows what else. However being in there loose you could lose that flash drive in some couch cushins just like your change.You could attach it to your key chain but you could inadverently lose the top, if it has one, and risk having the rim of your USB damaged.Using this lanyard has proven, for me along with friends and coworkers, to be the best way to keep up with your USB flash drive. It avoids lint in your pocket. Allows the cap to say on and while brushing against you your always aware you have it.
Apple forgot the coolest feature from all previous Ipods.... I have an older 30 gig Ipod which I love to use when I ride my bike or go skiing.... The video version doesn't allow you to connect an extension excessory that enabled you to switch songs and volume.... with the video version you would have to remove the ipod to do this....poor design....
Not a bad volume control; however, if you're using 16 guage wire or thicker, note that the connectors are not the easiest to work with.
Awesome product!Excellent tray to attach the hard disk and the fan keeps it really cool.
Does what it is supposed to do- allow you to connect multiple items to one USB port. Older computers have fewer USB ports and this is very helpful.
Blew in one day. sucks ass. dont buy one. It will blow on you under any wattage. you get what you pay for. no offence to the seller, just the brand
Not really much to say about a fan but it looks great, its pretty quiet and has 3 fan settings. It has a molex connector or a 3 pin connector so that you can plug it into the motherboard. Its a great fan for the price !
I bought these headphones for their noise-cancelling feature, not to listen to music. They do a great job compared to other headphones I have bought. Other headphones mask the noise by introducing another noise like static. The Audio-Techna headphones emit a nearly soundless frequency that cancels the outside noise so that there is no or very little noise at all.
It's a normal digital Camera and a PC Camera in one ! Buying these two item seperately.. it will cost you ... bucks. I'm talking about the inexpensive digital and PC Camera. So my suggestinon is.... Why spent more if you can get both for less . No kidding folks, it works good for normal usage. Nothing to regret about!!
I would recommend this Mp3 player to anyone who wants to watch videos on it. It has a radio that is very cool because it tells you what station your listening to. It also has a lot of memory. I had some problems with the software at first but Nothing tech support couldn't fix. ZUNE is awesome and I'm very satisfied with it.
This camera rocks. I love the lomography camera body style and the anti shake allows for some great night shots with out having to futile use the flash. The only catch was that my battery started to go after about 300-400 shots a day on vacation. So if you shoot under that, you should be good, otherwise, it would be best to get a spare battery and keep it charged.
I was very please with the product when it arrived, it was in its' original package and arrived in a timely manner.
I researched digicams for 4 months before I made my decision to purchase a dc290. It has a wide range of options...jpeg compression, ease of adding audio, clarity of the optical zoom, bursts and video mode, etc. It takes outstanding quality pictures and it's the only camera which has upgradable drivers. By using a card reader, 84 pictures can be uploaded from a 16mg card in a matter of seconds. It does go thru batteries quickly if using the LCD as a view finder. I gave a dc290 to my daughter for Christmas 2001 who lives 1,200 miles away. It is a pleasure to receive pictures from this camera regardless if it's an event, landscape or my 1st grandchild. It's almost like watching my grandson eat his first cookie, beginning crawl or capturing an awesome expression in person.
first, the remote is too bulky. the manufacturers could have elongated it, instead of making it expand in the front end. that is the only bad point of this appliance. the digital auto tracking is a great help when watching tv. you might not use the trilingual onscreen programming much, but it is a great thing to have. the 19-micron head is a great addition for when watching sporting events so you can watch the good plays in slow motion. this vcr is perfect to have, and the price makes it an even better deal.
The sound on this system is excellent. Crisp and sharp especially when watching an action movie or listening to the radio. However, want to play a DVD/CD and most if not all of the time no matter how old or new the DVD or CD is you will get the dreaded "format unsupported" message. Called customer service and since it was out of the "service warranty time frame" we are pretty much poop out of luck. But we could mail the system to them and be charged over $100 for them to take a look....no thanks. Last month I called again and the agent sent me a driver update in hopes that would solve the problem. It did help somewhat since MAYBE once a week I can get a DVD to play for my toddler daughter. After searching Google seems that I am not the only one with this issue, tons of posts on the same situation. For the amount of money my husband spent on this system I would had hoped for it to work 100%. Sadly, I am at the point now that we will have to buy a cheap DVD player so that my daughter can watch her videos without freaking out when it won't play. Bose hope you can get your act together with this system!
I recently purchased the Sandisk 4 GB cruzer Titanium Flash Drive with U3.I also own the plastic version of this drive. The titanium case came in handy the second day i had it when i dropped it from about 6 ft high. It just bounced, with no problems noted afterward. I also like the U3 feature wich allows me to install several of my favorite utilities to take along for when i'm at a site using a temporary pc. Extra free Apps, can be had at the Sandisk site or portableapps.com. I highly recommend this flash drive.
This camera is extremely simple to set up and use. I use it to speak to my brother who lives in Switzerland through Skype. It is real time and works good. You can not make fast movements with your hands such as playing music. It will not pick up the motions. Overall suits the purpose i got it for.
When I was shopping for cameras, of course, i wanted the best, easiest to use, for the best price. This camera takes excellent photos, and has many great photo options, including selective color! The digital Macro setting for taking close up shots (ex. flowers, bugs, jewelry) is the best ive ever seen on any point and shoot camera.Great for college kids, or someone just needing a nice point and shoot camera. Highly recommended!
I just got this lens a week ago and I love it! One of the things the included booklet says about this lens is that it has a "truly round aperture hole resulting in a nicer background blur." That is a very true statement! The IS feature is definetly worth the extra money. I have taken a couple hundred shots so far, all handheld, and nothing has come out blurry yet. Awsome lens!
I used only Epson cartridges for by Epson inkjet for years, but they are so overpriced...I decided to try these and have found them equivalent in every way (except that the printer recognizes them as "foreign" and prompts me to be REALLY SURE I want to use them).
These are the best headphones out there because they are from sony. The only problem are the tabs that go behind your ear to keep them centered, I just pop them off (They can be put back on) because if you have oversized ears they will not feel comfortable and they fit much better.
This printer is designed for one task- printing 4x6 color images. It's not real fast or real cheap but it is very easy to use and the quality of the prints is comparable to conventional photos. This printer is particularly useful if you use your digital camera as a replacement for a point-and-shoot, and you want to be able to get good, quick prints with a mimimum of fuss. Individual prints are probably more expensive than conventional photos but you don't pay for printing pictures you don't want, so in the end it's probably more cost effective. Compared to ink-jet printers, it's clearly less versitile, but you don't have to remember to load special paper or make special settings, and you won't run out of ink in the middle of a print job, as each paper pack comes with a print cartridge that runs out when the paper does.
A great little camera... for easy, high quality point and shoot... this is your beast... I have the smaller PowerShot SD600, but prefer this one... its a little bigger, but that gives you something to grab... hand position tends to yield less shake... also I would recommend this with the AA batteries over the lithium ones... AA's are easy to get pretty much no matter where you are... and out in the wilderness recharging is not an option... you won't be disappointed with this camera!
I moved from a Veiwsonic e90fb (19&quot; CRT) to the 191T. First off let me say what a difference! The 191T only takes up 6 inches of desk space where as the e90fb took up most of it. I actually gained an inch of screen space. (19&quot;CRT = 18&quot; &amp; 19&quot; LCD = 19&quot;) The colors are rich and I can hardly see any ghosting. I play Medal of Honor at 1280 x 1024 (nVidia Ti4200) and WOW looks good. Its a great buy.
... and this just works.One end of the house is just a bit too far away from the router, unfortunately, that's the end my wife's 'puter is in. We were getting "low" to "very low" signal, at ~18Mbps, with the WRE54G installed, it varies from "very good" to "excellent" at ~54Mbps.Set up was a snap, except for one, tiny detail: I bought one of the refurbished units, and they didn't reset the thing when they were done doing whatever they did with it, so at first our router didn't "see" the extender. A quick click of the reset button and it's been smooth sailing ever since. So a note to anyone who buys a refurbished unit, do yourself a favor and hit the reset button *first,* just in case. ;)
Bought Nikon L10 and this SD card and the card never worked in the camera. Formatted card in camera and in a PC card reader, still not working. Works fine in card reader of PC, will accept files, jpg's and such but isn't recognized in camera. Will have to purchase other brand.
It gets 5 stars from me! We ordered it for my father so he could see his grandson while he was at work. It works great! Wonderful picture easy set-up hight reccomend it!
I work in international sales and I bought it for my country distributors in different countries. It really allow me to be in touch as we're in the same town, we call each other any time and even the quality of the calls, sometimes are better than regular phone calls. We also get rid of the mic and earphones so the environment around the PC looks cleaner.
I highly reccomend just buying a new power supply other than purchasing this item, my computer wouldnt even turn on when i hooked it up, and it doesnt fit right into the 6-pin plug,
Great looking bag for the price. Not bulky and able to carry all the amenities.
If you drop it, the cover and the hinges could come off. Good luck finding the hinges again! Now when I use my keyboard with my jornada, i have to do without a cover becasue those flimsy little hinges are long gone. And I overpaid for mine because I bought it ... at my local Brandsmart. Should have come to [Amazon.com], but it was an impulse buy. The keyboard also seems to add a lot a heft to the pocket pc, even though it doesn't feel that heavy on it own. Other than that, it's great. It beats the hunt and peck method you would otherwise have to use! And it lights up so you can use it in the dark.
So far the tripod has served me very well. Light, full height adjustments, and quite stable for its weight.
didn't buy these from here, picked them up at a local Radioshack for $29.99 and must say I'm very pleased with the sound and comfort. I compared these to my old 51 sony's and the ink'd skull candy and the smokin buds from skull candy and none of the others come close to V-MODA!these earbuds did a great job shutting out outside noise and concentrating only on the music. I'm very picky, so for me to liked these earbuds and not return them is a shock. I have bought and returned a lot before I settled on these bad boy's! the only thing is I think I may return them for a different color or just pick another pair in red or bling bling black, I got the white one because I always get black, kinda sick of plan old black but these ones look pretty cool in black.I would recommend these, If your still not sure, buy them and put them next to another pair of buds and you will be very happy you got em. I dont have to turn my ipod up all the way, these V-MODA are loud as F%$k. Hope this review helps you out.
Pros:1. No Installation reqd and auto detection of PC's2. Compact and cheap3. Easy to useCons:1. Too many cables(but I guess, can't help that)
This is a great item to use for the Ipod. There is no static at all. The only bummer is that it won't charge the 2nd generation of the ipod touch. Otherwise I was very happy with my purchase!
The PSC-1000 case for Canon's SD1000 camera is an adequate case for putting your camera in a purse or backpack, but it adds a lot of unwanted bulk to a camera that is small, and therefore makes it less portable. The case adds about half an inch to the length of the camera, and a quarter inch in the other directions.It is built nicely, and looks handsome, but if portability is your goal, there are better fitting cases that will protect the camera from surrounding objects.
Works great with Westcott Photo basics 3 light kit. The DVD that comes with it really helps. Watched then set everything up and was real easy to do.
Quality construction. Used as an extension to the annoyingly short cable included with tje iphone. Now I can use my phone for hours while keeping a comfortable distance away from the charger.
Great size for travel, lightweight and fast.I upgraded from a previous portable Sony Vaio and it is worth the change.
I bought a 580 EX II about three years ago for $370, and find it rather surprising that at as of this writing, at $599 the 580EX II is currently more expensive than the newCanon 600EX-RTflash unit, which is selling for $569. For Canon's new cutting edge 600EX-RT flash to cost less than the 5 year old 580EX II, just seems counterintuitive. While the 580EX II has been a solid performer for me, and is a great improvement over the clunky 540EX, a 66% increase in price is still quite remarkable.I recently purchased a Canon 5D Mark III, a DSLR without a built-in flash, and am in the market for a flash unit. The price of the 600EX-RT flash seemed outrageous, but it was a shock to discover that the 580EX II cost even more! Even a used 580EX II, now costs more than what I paid for one brand new. If you want more sticker shock, look up the prices for the even older 580EX released back in 2006.With high power output, and a quick recycle time, the 580EX II has been a great performer, but given the current price situation with the two models being so close in price, there would seem to be no reason not to choose the 600EX-RT, which has even more advanced features.
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Most functions work properly. I like the text-to-speech feature give its price compared with other more advanced models.I would like to see a function to overview the route it takes (perhaps I did not read the manual carefully, but at least such function is not there AFAIK). It makes a bit painful when it leads me towards a different route than google map does for a long trip.Sometimes the audio instructions are not given on time, but mostly it is OK.Sometimes it takes long time to get satellite. Especially it is turned on in a different place where it is turned off last time. You have to restart it sometime. Looks like a bug to me.Poor reception when you are under a bridge (open air on two sides). Not sure if this is normal.
These phones are some of the BEST i have ever boughten. i have had them for about 2 months now and had no problems at all. These are the first headphones that i have bought for cheap that actually sounded good, great clarity, supurb bass (rare in headphones), light weight, and they wrap around the back of your head. My only problem with them is that when i listen to them with my panasonic discman the volume is kind of low, with my laptop it sounds fine. The one thing i have not done yet is watch a dvd on my laptop with them yet. im going to do that now.
Love this stand! It folds compactly and is light enough for travel. I use it all the time to watch videos, FaceTime, etc. I carry it everywhere in the house! I couldn't live without it!
We purchased this to turn a 17" laptop into a desktop unit. It works great and is designed well. Could be a bit heavier but it is totally adjustable and sturdy enough if you are not going to be moving the laptop around a lot. 3M does not make junk. I looked at other brands and designs, even bought one that I returned to the store. This was the best.
It just took 30 seconds to pop the new OP4CL Opc Belt into my Brother MFC-9400CN laser printer and it works perfectly. The old belt it replaced was clearly very worn out.
I have always been very pleased with my Netgear purchases. Until now. This unit has cryptic documentation, and the online support for it was not much better. After many hours over many days, I gave up. Don't waste your money on this piece of crap.
work great for what i';ve been looking for and i hope the battery will last. great for the price, thanks.
I bought my unit in February, 2006. It no longer works. Simply put, it does what others have said--breaks down after about 15 months. Mine just died a day or two ago. I have little hope that Netgear will do anything to replace it. I now have to look for another solution for extending the range of my wireless system. I'll keep looking, you should too.Let the buyer beware!
I purchased this from Amazon because I needed it right away. (I had them send it Overnight) I needed color Blue. It said in the listing color Dark Blue so I ordered it. When I got it the next day, ready to put in my new CD player.... I opened it and it was Granger Red. If you need the red, get this one. Make sure if you need Dark Blue, get the one that has DB in the Scosche Part Number (I Found This Out The Hard Way) Other than Amazon messing up, I went to another place (eBay) and bought one and this product worked Perfect. EXCELLENT INSTALL KIT!!!
I was surprised to read all the negative reviews about the canon z155. My own experience with this camera has been basically positive. Since purchasing the camera 7 months ago, the majority of my prints have been sharp, clear, colors bright and true to life. The only drawback i can think of is the pictures do tend to blur when using full zoom without a tripod. I dont think this is specifically Canon's problem, though, because photography books all recommend using a tripod when using a high zoom. At 155mm, one needs a very steady hand or the pictures blur. When I do use a tripod, even my pictures at the highest zoom come out crystal clear. I'd recommend this camera anytime!
I love my fuchsia Spyro speaker system. It is so fun to use and great to look at. The sound is excellent especially the base. I have used my Spyro with my new third generation i-pod and it is fabulous. The system can handle a pretty large space and is perfect for smaller spaces as well. Initially I found the volume control on the speaker to be a bit temperamental but with some practice I am able to set the volume without a problem. My only complaint is that the system is so unique people are distracted by its appearance which makes it difficult to teach my yoga class. I may have to hide the speakers!
My In-Laws needed a way to play their cable audio output through either their TV or their stereo, and the cable box only has one set of audio output jacks. The TV audio input cables were already running to the cable box, so I put these between the cable box jacks and the TV audio plugs, so I wouldn't have to run the other audio cables to the TV. I ran the cables on this adapter to the stereo, and tried it. It worked perfectly the first time. My wife, my in-laws, and I were happy.
I bought this to, well, look at the sun without going blind. Of course packaging was good and the item was not damaged. It is just a slip on friction fit for my SkyQuest XT8. There is no obvious way to tell if it is on all the way but if you measure it out, you will get used to it. Make sure it is on all the way; it would be very painful to have it fall off while observing. I also do not feel the plastic thumb screws are effective. Tightening them feels like they will be easy to strip out. After mounting it, I went to check out the sun. It is actually a little hard to find ironically, since you can't (well, shouldn't) use a reflex sight. It shows up as a pretty boring yellow/orange ball. You can see some sunspots which is cool for a few minutes then it gets a little old. As another reviewer mentioned, this would be great for an eclipse though. They also do not include any type of protective case/sleeve so keep that in mind when ordering. Honestly, I would recommend you borrow this from a friend before buying.
I broke my lens while on a cruise and could not find a shop to fix it. I ordered this one to replace it. It works well with my nikon d7000.
I had the belkin bluetooth adapter which killed my wireless. I got this and there were no problems ez install......no lag
I bought his item for my mom. She said she wanted an ipod, but then found out that ipods don't have AM radio (nor do any other mp3 players that I could find)...since she listens to AM radio almost exclusively (I doubt she knows what an mp3 is) I got her this. It was billed by one reviewer as the ipod of portable radios, so I bought it. She raves about this radio. It is lightweight, holds a charge for a long time, takes only one AAA battery. It has a sleep function and turns itself off after an hour or so to save batteries. She also loves that it also gets tv audio reception.She doesn't like the earbuds and uses some cheap foam headphones. I have listened to it myself (with the crappy headphones) and it has really great sound quality for a device this size. I'm sure with the earbud or some even better headphones, the sound quality is outstanding.She thought I spent a lot more than I did... I highly recommend.If they could add an mp3 capability to it, I would buy one for myself...Update (6/13/12): She still has it, loves it uses it every day.
bought the model 900 as an emergency replacement for a farmsitter model. this unit is used inside of a poultry barn so dust is a major issue. the unit is working excellently and will only have to be in service until the farmsitter unit is repaired. then it will be removed, dust blown out and stored until needed again.
I've been interested in photography for a couple of years now and have been trying to learn as I go. I bought this camera because I was looking for one with a good amount of optical zoom and I found it at a great price. I wish such lucky things happened to me every day! Starting out with this camera after using simpler point and shoots was a bit challenging, but after playing around with it for just a few days, I was taking great pictures before I knew anything about all the advanced settings. The really great part about this camera though is that, as I'm learning more about photography and how to get the shots I want, I'm realizing that this camera can do a lot of the things I'm reading about in books about DSLRs. So, in summary, this is a great camera for someone who doesn't know much about photography, but wants to advance to higher levels.(A note: I think mine is an FZ8-K, but I couldn't find it in the list of Panasonic products. Not sure what the difference is...)
Okay I haven't had this long enough to comment on its durability (though it looks extremely durable), but it's a great radio. Reception is perfect -- I don't even need the antenna extended, in spite of the fact that I'm using it in the bathroom of a basement apartment. Sound is very good for a mono radio (no, it's not going to sound as good as stereo, but the sound is clear and the volume is great). For what it is, I think it's excellent. I use it to listen to music or radio talk-shows while I'm showering and getting dressed. I bought it to replace a Sony bathroom radio that wasn't really water-proof and quit functioning. The Sangean one can apparently even be immersed (up to 30 minutes!) without damaging it (though I'm not planning to try that).Some viewers have commented on its being too big & heavy. I really don't have a problem with the size or weight of it myself. I have it hanging over my shower head (my shower head is pretty much unmovable), but it comes with some other options. I'm actually not using the strap that came with it -- I'm using the strap that came with my old radio (which is longer). If you're expecting a tiny little pocket radio, this is not what you're going to get. But it's not THAT big -- just an average portable radio. I think they said it weighs 4 pounds (double-check the specs before you buy this product). It has a nice handle that you can hang it with on a bracket. You could also just set it on the counter, though I like to be able to reach it when I'm in the shower.I think it's a little odd that it has an emergency siren and flashlight on it. Seems unnecessary, though I'll remember that if the power ever goes out. I guess that's for camping. One of the things I love is the clock -- the numbers are very big, and the display is easy to read. I always need to know what time it is and try to figure out how late I'm running... :-)Thanks.
The cartridges work well in my Canon MP830, but the PRICE is better than anything I've found in my area (New England) and they always arrive within a few days.
I have a mini - bought it a week before the nanos came out - thats what I get for not doing more research.This transmitter has been great I have never experienced a lick of static. From other reviews I am reading, I guess the kind of car you have it in makes a difference - mine is mostly used in an 06 Mustang. My only problem is that it does not fit the mini very well and the mini has a tendancy to lean back and rattle on the transmitter. I just reach up and push the ipod back down on the connection, but it can be a little annoying. I tried a Griffin itrip because I did not want the transmitter mounted on my dash, I wanted it connected to the power inside my armrest - but the static was aweful - this is a much better product IMO.
This case holds my Peavey bass head in a perfect fit-- allows adequate ventillation, holds my tuner, power and speaker cables, and the preamp pedal I use along with its power adapter. Rugged, trustworthy! and, yes, the mounting bolts are included.
Cable works very well. Don't overspend at the box stores. This cable works well.
My boyfriend and I invested in one of these televisions as an alternative to going to the movie theater, and the picture is even better than at the theater! Colors are extremely vibrant and the image from our HD-upconverting DVD player is extremely sharp and lifelike. I haven't had any of the problems with bulb life and fan noise that other folks have; apparently it was a problem limited to the first run of production. I can't comment on the sound or cable TV viewing, since we use neither of these features, but for sheer picture quality at such a large size I have yet to see a comparable set.
I was quite impressed by the quality sound produced by my friend's Z680 (also bought from Amazon) which provoked me to buy one for me. But unfortunately the price went up which made me to go for the Z5500 (the next version) as there wasn't much difference in terms of price. Luckily I got a very good deal of $265.99 with free shipping for the Z5500 and this should be one of the lowest price I have ever seen in Amazon. So I ordered and they shipped me the same day and was delivered to me in two working days which is unbelievable for this "Giant" pack.Thanks Amazon!! So, I got it before Christmas and had fun with music and movies during the holidays. After listening to these speakers, I cannot imagine getting such a nice speakers for this low price and I also don't think you will get these low prices anywhere else other than Amazon.Absolutely "no review" is required in terms of the speaker quality, again it is already "THX" certified. I would also recommend a Monster optical cable (8feet or 4feet) for those who buy this speaker. The outcome is tremendous.Appearance wise the Z5500 is more cute and sleek than it's predecessor Z680. Also, be very careful handling the subwoofer as it is so heavy and he is the "BASS" guy. The control unit has a much improved look and feel with this version. Otherthan that so far I haven't seen anything negative to talk about. Finally I can say that I am one of the most satisfied customer of Amazon and Logitech products (especially after buying Z5500). I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good 5.1 speaker system. No second thoughts, you will be surprised!! Thanks.Note : After buying and getting the speakers connected, please be aware that you are always at a higher risk of your neighbours complaints. :-)
Sturdy protection, but it attracts dust/lint, it's difficult to remove/replace the iPod in the sleeve, and you HAVE TO REMOVE the unit from the sleeve to sync it to the cradle, despite what they advertise.
we bought this unit to use in our motor home and tow vehicle while on our winter snow bird travels it has got us to where we wanted every time! easy to use!
works pretty well, but the cord must not be touched. not a top of the line product by any means, but gets the job done.
I bought this to scan barcode labels for my wine collection. As new bottles are brought in, I just scan their UPC code using the utility in CellarTracker.com. The software finds the wine and enters all the information needed to enter the wine in inventory. I then print an individual bottle barcode label that allows me to track the exact location of the wine in my cellar, again reading the barcode with this scanner to monitor the removal or relocation of bottles. I don't know how sturdy it would be under heavy use, but I can't drink wine any faster to find out!!
lo recomiendo 100%, practico, comodo, excelente producto, muy buen calidad, mejor imposible, , excelente responsabilidad en el tiempo de entrega
For those of you considering getting this case to use with the E-100 RS (A Olympus Camedia), this case will not fit. The E-100 RS has a rubber eye-piece hood/guard which prevents you from being able to close the case. In every other respect, this WOULD have been a great fitting case. Just be aware - there are packages that Olympus sells which include this case with the E-100 RS.
I have had one of these for about two years now. I use it mostly for text files, and so I'm not even close to filling it up. It always works correctly, whether on PCs or Macs.What really impresses me, though, is how durable it is. I'm your basic teenager and have it on the end of a lanyard with my keys. I've swung it around and accidentally let it go, sending it flying into the wall - no problem, still works. I've left it on top of the toaster oven for a couple days by accident, and although the case is a bit melted, I haven't had any problems. I once dropped it in a lake, and even then it was perfectly fine once I dried it off correctly. (I recommend cracking open the case and using a hairdryer, worked for me.) Most recently I forgot it in a computer and returned to see that someone had broken it off. I pulled the metal bit out of the port, opened up the case, snapped the two pieces back together, superglued the case back, and it's working perfectly. Yes, it's actually been broken into four pieces and I haven't lost any files. I would definitely recommend Kingston to anyone looking for a good data stick.
I recently purchased a Canon Powershot A720IS digital camera that is capable of recognizing and using up to 2 TERRABYTES of memory card (in the future) so I wanted to get the largest memory card I could install for now. I wanted to use the camera both on dry land and with an underwater housing for shooting stills and video on dive trips. Camera specs said an 8 GB SDHC card would record one hour of hi res video at 30 fps. Or nearly 2300 hi res stills at 8 megapixels.A test of the Transcend 8GB SDHC card in the camera ended up shooting 70 minutes of full screen, 30fps digital video that could not be distinguished from my DV camcorder video quality. Playback from the memory card to the TV was so fast & efficient there was never a single "stutter" on the screen. The card speed is genuinely FAST as advertised. Low level formatting of the card allowed for very acceptable rapid-fire sequential still photo shooting speeds when light levels were bright enough that the flash was not needed/used. Something like 2 photos every 3 seconds. Files were flawless in display, both for stills and video.This product was significantly lower in price than the Kingston 8GB SDHC card I originally bought with the camera. I've used both interchangeably and cannot see any different in the speed or capacity and quality of imagery is identical. For the money I'll stick with Transcend and am looking forward to getting their 16GB card once the price drops substantially below the $100 mark. That would provide nearly 2 1/2 hours of video on my still camera or 4600 highest quality stills. I'm afraid my camcorder will be collecting dust much of the time. A big advantage to video on the card is there are NO MOVING PARTS, e.g. a mini DV tape cassette and camcorder or VCR playback unit needed to dump the video and stills to my Mac for editing and burning DVDs. I just stick the card in the MicroMate USB card reader, plug it in the computer and bingo, ready to sort thru and dump to the hard drive. Since the card is formatted by a Canon camera it automatically boots up the Canon Viewer software too. That should work the same for other brands of still cameras formatting this chip.
The iPod mini is built from the ground up as a portable device for people with fast-paced lives. It's small and lightweight physical dimensions are perfectly suited to be being placed in a pants or shirt pocket without being a burden.But don't let its light weight fool you into thinking the iPod mini is a pushover. The 4GB hard drive (3.7 GB actual) can hold about 1,000 songs - enough to last almost three full days. The installed software includes four games; a calendar; a notepad; a contact database; a clock; backlight with timer; an alarm clock; and the abilities to customize the main menu; create playlists; and rate songs. All this is in addition to being able to be used as an external hard drive!However, the most revolutionary aspect of the iPod mini (aside from it's size and weight) is its control interface. Incorporating the 'Menu', 'Pause/Play', 'Forward' and 'Back' buttons directly to the touch sensitive scroll wheel not only creates simplicity from a design standpoint, but form a user one as well. Accessing these controls is a breeze. Thankfully the touch wheel is designed well enough that accidental pressing of a control is unlikely to occur since you have to press down a bit to activate the button. I'd actually like to see the entire iPod line adopt this interface.Some people complain that the iPod mini is only slightly cheaper than the 20 GB iPod and offers a lot less storage space. But what you loose in storage space you gain in portability. It is also important to consider that compared to other players of its size and weight, the iPod mini offers much more storage space, many more features, and a better music jukebox in iTunes 4.0.I want to carry the most music I can in the smallest possible device that offers the best interface and features. For me, that device is unquestionably the iPod mini. If you have similar demands of a portable music device, the iPod mini is sure to become a permanent accessory to your lifestyle.
This is my first review of any product but I am so impressed by this radio I've been moved to do so. It is rare to find a product today with beautiful anolog design and quality materials/ craftsmanship. this radio is heavy, probably a combination of the metal/real wood and 3&quot; magnet. The sound is very impressive for a mono, small speaker device. The radio this one replaced could not get half of the stations this one can.. Really, this thing pulls in stations from 60-80 miles away and the local stations here in SF no longer have the loud static &amp; cutting out. I wish all products were this refined, instead of the disposable plastic landfill most companies dish out. This radio will become a family heirloom. Seriously, treat yourself to the kind of quality that has been almost forgotten.
Thi iGo system seems to work well enough. The splitter is a nice declutterer. And saves the money of buying a whole new charger. I've already saved when i upgraded my phone and only needed to get a new tip.
I bought this telescope for myself because i always loved space. When buying it, i read the other reviews on this scope and saw the one about the bad mount. This is true. Once you get the scope lined up with the object you are viewing, if you so much as touch the scope the image wobbles like crazy. Needs a different mount. Other then that the viewing looks great. The moon looks amazing and it alows you to even see the moons of jupiter. Awesome scope, bad mount.
This camera is one of the best investments i have ever made...it is very classy. It is thin and the LCD screen is huge, also the price is very reasonable for 6 megapixels.
I have these and the E3's. These fit better in my ears than the E3's. Both sound great. The E3's sound a little better but they were $99.00 more when I bought them. The E2's are just as good or better because of the fit.
I replaced the stock speakers in my SRT4 with these and what a difference. Of course, adding another 200 watt amp and a 10" Subwoofer didn't hurt either...
This keyboard is terrible, multiple key strokes are dropped causing the typist to have to constantly backtrack to correct misspellings. Keys on the incline are the worst in this respect, y, h, n, m, t, g, b constantly have to be repressed or pressed with a strength that will tire out the hand.
Perfect fit, OEM replacement for my D3100 camera, will pickup a few extras. Need a replacement thanks to my dog.
When I purchased the product I thought that the price was low and I was taking a chance it was junk. But after receiving it I was very surprised to see how good a product it really was and how well it worked.
I have had zero issues w/ this blank CDs. I use Verbatim DVD-R and CD-R only. These play just fine unlike other reviewers
The name alone should be enough to satisfy the avid e-customer. For all others this is one fine camera bag. There is plenty of room for most digital cameras with several zipper compartments all throughout the bag. The material I'm sure is pleather but made very well! The shoulder strap threw me at first because I thought it was entirely too short, then I realized it had an adjustment on it. :0 Very nice camera bag indeed!!!!!
Recently I got a projector for my own in home theater system and needed something to get the video from one end of the room where the movie player was to the other end of the room where the projector was. I found this s-video cable for 50 ft here at a decent price and decided to give it a go. The video quality is very good. It makes a seamless view for the movies allowing the presentation to imitate the pricey movie theaters. I am very pleased with this product.
I have had several DVD players over the years and most recently a Sony progressive scan player. I have a 50" Samsung DLP and was satisfied with the picture. That was until I saw the 1910. The upscaling through the DVI is unreal. Toy Story 2 looked so clear and bright, well beyond my expectations. It makes good DVD's look great and so-so DVD's look good. It doesn't seem to do much for the extremely poor quality DVD's, but it's a player, not magic. The 1910 makes the Star Wars Trilogy look like true HD. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but for the price it's the best player I've ever seen.
The Midland Weather Radio is awesome. It's easy to program and set up. The alarm sounds loud enough to alert you. Once we became accustomed to the unexpected noise (like a doorbell) we now appreciate fully the quick and concise information given. Plan on getting one for my adult children also.
I've bought 2 Palm Pilots. First one was a Palm Pilot IIIx. It kept hanging on me for no reason. Worked with Palm Customer Service for several weeks to no improvement. Finally Palm replaced with a III and refunded me the difference. I sold it and took a loss. Stupidly, I next bought a Palm m100 because it was [$$$] and this too started to hang. As soon as that happened I sold it on eBay and swore off PDA's. A co-worker heard about the Palm problems and told me he had the same Palm problems until he bought a Handspring. Against my better judgement I bought a Visor Deluxe. It was great. Everything a PDA should do and more. It allows snap-in Springboard modules for things like more memory, cell phones, voice recorder, GPS color maps, videocameras, and a lot lot more. In addition to the fact that it has never hung, it is also cheaper than comparable Palm products. I then bought a Prism which has, among other things, a color screen, built-in rechargeable battery, very visisble in direct sunlight or a dark theater. The color games are almost as good as Game Boy and it has never hung for me. The 2 bad things about the color Prism is that 1) its bigger than the Visor Deluxe due to the internal battery and you need to recharge the battery daily if you use it a lot like I do. The Visor Deluxe only needed two AAA every 50 days !! so I got a little spoiled.
Wen I bought this item I thought that it wasn't going to work but it works really good for that price. I liked how itworked so much I bought four one fo every tv in my house.
Nurses have to communicate in a strange language of numbers ,abbreviations, etc. many times a day 24/7. These units were purchased to provide verbal continuity....a voice mail for all of us to use and a rotating tape system that saved our info for one week. Two recorders and 7 tapes were purchased and they have proved reliable for this purpose. Factor in the workplace and these have performed beyond expectations. A competing brand has been wearing out every month as the flimsy plastic parts kept breaking. These units do not break.(we also tried a digital/tapeless unit and it was a joke...It WOULD record, but was so complcated to use..data would be lost). I strongly recommend this tape player for a basic, well built voice recorder at a reasonable price.
These items were for my husband for his birthday and he is completely satisfied with them. He would definitely purchase from this seller in the future.
I'd seen lots of convoluted solutions to hiding a cable box and getting a signal to it. This product is easy to use and works exactly as stated. Just put the transmitter/battery in the remote control you're using, place the receiving unit and sensor near your cable box, plug in the receiving unit, and you're in business. I highly recommend this product to any nontechie looking to hang a TV on a wall and hide away the cable box, DVD player or other device.
Needed to extend keyboard for older style desk. Six feet was clean, simple, and perfect fit. Cable flexible enough to move well without being so stiff it hangs up.
I love this little TV. Great reception and picture. I bought it for emergency use in hurricaine season but I have been using it almost every day. One small note - the picture on the Amazon website indicates that the unit has AM/FM capabilities. It doesn't. You have to enlarge the picture and look closely but that's what it says. The accessories are not cheap. The A/C adapter, car adapter, and carry case will set you back about $60.
The Olympus D-460 Zoom camera is just the ticket to a vacation you haven't even taken yet! I bought one last Wednesday...It came Friday...not the 4 to 7 stated business days. I have yet to even take it out of my hands! Talk about &quot;Bang for the buck!&quot;. You get all that and more! The best quality of pictures, that I have ever seen for a camera at its price. No, it does not come with a carrying case...Shame on Olympus. Big deal! Buy it...you'll fall in love with photography for under $400.00! Super camera!
Folks, forget the computers with the DVD drives as a reason to keep you from buying one of these. The L50 is worth it, even at this price. Five star all the way!
I had a Netgear MA314 and it was truly wonderful. Robust, strong signal - what more could I want? So I get the snazzy looking WGR614 and figure the extra "g" speed would be good, but it [stinks]...- signal strength is appalling- unlike the ma314 the build quality (plastic vs. metal in the ma314) is substandard- trying to mask the ssid results in extremely poor connection and dropped signal stays droppedstick to the old style and don't worry about "g" - it's not ready - i'm running "b" now and it's the only way to get a half decent signal
I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to familiarize themselves with Photoshop Elements. It was easy to watch, the person giving the lesson has personality ...not like some of them I've watched that put you to sleep. I think I learned a lot from this video. It was a lot cheaper than paying a couple of hundred dollars at the local university for a class. This way I learned from the convenience of my own home.
I us this for work(construction) and keep it in a pocket. I have the case on order but have had no problems so far. All and all this is an outstanding little mp3 player. The sound is great, I think, and the song transfering is very easy if you use Windows media player. The viewing screen is very generic, but for fifty bucks what can you really expect. There are No complaints in my opinion.
NO PIENSO QUE LA TINTA NO PINTA BIEN ME QUE DAN UNAS LINEAS NO SI ES LA TNTA O LA MAQUINA
I could not find the SC-FX8 case anywhere for my new camera (FujiFilm 4800), and the camera is not supplied with one. It turns out that the Case Logic MP3 Player Case is a near-perfect fit and great value too. I have no regrets about buying this case, but it would be nice if other colors where available. I prefer the belt loop because it is less likely that a thief will be able to snatch it and run.
i purchased n nov.4 they estimated it would arrive on nov.9 and it did.. brand new in the package...THESE ARE LOUDER than any sony 12'' and the red/grey model RF p2's 2 of these in a bandpass on a 1800 watt class d kenwood amp SET OFF CAR ALARMs!!!!!
This was just what I wanted for my personal laptop computer. It is completely functional for all of my needs and has extra storage space & pockets that helps keep me organized.
we did a lot of research b4 we bought this tv. Looked at all reviews we could find on the internet, went to the store a few times to look at tv's... and it looked great in the store. Got it home, and its give and take. From far away, it looks AWESOME. but if you're any closer than 3 feet, it looks really pixelated. we were watching a dvd... fast action, it looked TERRIBLE up close, and kinda fuzzy from a good distance. It looks like theres a shadow on all letters on this tv. And when we tried to hook up HDTV it looks AWFUL (but for now we're hoping thats just the cable box, not the tv). But things are quickly looking worse. We bought this last night to watch the Rose Bowl.... wasnt superb, but better than our puny tv. But we're real back and forth on if we're gonna keep it, or look into a CRT HDTV... bigger and bulkier, so we arent too sure yet.The audio is AWESOME however. and as per the manual, they have an extended one on CD-ROM.. much cheaper than a huge book, I'm sure. Havent looked yet to see how in-depth the cd is. The tv was very easy to install, and for its size, is very lightweight. we're just nervous about the grainy look. some advice... if you buy this in a store to take it home, this has to stand up, it cant lay down. which the guy at sears mentioned it after we laid it down... hoping that those few minutes didnt screw it up. So be prepared to have the space to keep it upright if you buy it in person. And Sams Club has it for a great price. $1897, cheapest I've seen so far.
I purchased this cable along with a Mini Display Port to VGA Male / Female Adapter to connect my MacBook Pro to a projector at the school I teach at. Works fine. Picture and sound are as expected!
These best out most flavors of &#34;Monster Cable&#34; audio intercennect cable.My newer (rack size) equipment requires TRS plugs.The ground connections on RCA plugs are a bit too tight,but this can be resolved with a small pair of pliers.
the texture of the cable is not slick like most earphone cables, but more like rope. This creates an annoying noise when the split cables rub against each other, something they do a lot as the split part of the cable is looooong. I would return it if I wasn't so lazy. Now I'll just never use it.
I recently had back surgery and wanted to have a mouse that I could use while working anywhere in the house (primary while resting in bed). I read all the positive reviews about this mouse and I have to say that they were all true. I've used it now for about 1 month and it works great. Prior to this, I was experiencing significant wrist pain from trying to use a traditional mouse or the built'in mouse on my laptop while in awkward positions. With this trackball mouse I can work anywhere in any position.
I disagree with other Amazon.com reviewers who labeled this book boring and unreadable. It's not the page-turner that Secret History was, but Tartt is sharp, insightful, witty and wonderful on every page. When I realized that we would be focusing on the day-to-day life of Harriet, a 10-year-old girl, and her best friend, a young boy named Hely, I was a bit reluctant. But Tartt infuses the story with the delightful and true intrigue that is unique to children who have set out on a mission. That it doesn't lead to a typical ending is hardly the point. It's a coming of age story. I recommended it to my niece, a high school senior, and she adored it.
If you want a CB antenna that is a compact magnet mount and around 36", you can do no better than the Wilson Lil' Wil. This will no doubt perform better then anything you can buy at Radio Shack. If you want something a little bigger then get the Wilson 500.
Love these devices. We recommend to all our clients for their homes and offices. Great safety net for your computers and electronics.
This remote is great! I went from 5 to 1 and life is sweet now. It does take some fine tuning so be prepared for that, but once you get it dialed in you will be very happy with your purchase. I wish I had bought one years ago.
Worked great when I first received, but after about 6 weeks it just stoped working. Phone support was either nonexistent or expensive. Online support, which they recommended, resulted in NO RESPONSE.I Have given up on this expensive mistake.Bought another brand.Won't buy a RIO/Sonic Blue product again.
To those people who said they haven't had any problems with this hard drive: just give it a few months.I bought the hard drive advertised here back in December '05 (about 6 months ago). It was working great until one day I turned my computer on, and lo and behold, Windows gives me the error "The drive is not ready; its door may be open." (A great error message for a hard drive, by the way, Micro$oft.) I can't access my data anymore - it's all down the tubes.Buy this hard drive at your own risk.
I may have gotten a bad one, because I had trouble assembling it.I'm no stranger to electronics or tools, so this one wasn't user error. The threads where you screw in the extendable antenna arms did not match up or were not clean so I had a lot of trouble getting them screwed in. I made sure I was positive that I didn't have them going in crooked, but I could only get them screwed on about two turns, which was less than half way on. I grabbed one of them with some pliers to try and muscle through some possible bad threads but I felt like I was going to break something, so I let it be. Luckily, we live in an area where we get a good enough signal that I never have to adjust the antenna.That being said, I can even leave the antenna sitting on the floor behind the entertainment center (because rabbit ears are ugly) and still get a perfect picture. So, these do seem to work just fine despite not being able to assemble them perfectly. I kind of wished I had gotten the ANT121, but like I said, it works fine.
i just baught a pair og these babies, and let me tell you..... my nieghbors(the ones 20 miles into town) have never heard such good tunes.
i received this product 2 days earlier than expected/projected which was nice. i've only had it installed for the past 2 days now and so far im satisfied with the results. i went from 512MB to 2GB RAM so now my computer functions much more smoothly than before. intially i was worried about getting a bad stick from the matched kit that comes in pairs, but alas after it was installed the computer recognized the now 2GB memory instantly. YAY! one less thing to worry about. the only 'negative' thing i could possibly say is that because this was DDR memory, i really think/know that it is way more expensive (price per 1GB of RAM) relative to the newer DDR3 memory. as an example, for the same price of $45 i paid for only 2GB of DDR memory, i could've gotten like 12GB or even 16GB of the DDR3 memory for my other newer computer at that same price. i basically paid like $22.50 per 1GB of RAM, whereas the newer RAM is price at about $3 per GB of RAM or less. by the way you can just look it up and then do the math if you dont agree. i guess it just doesnt pay to have/keep around an older computer nowadays. but other than that 'minor' grip/complaint, all in all, i guess it is what it is. so there you go.
The ink cartridges are inexpensive and after I set the color to standard, I did not have a problem at all. The ink seems to last forever in this mode. I use the printer all the time and the cartridges lasted for 6 months. Definitely better than my Dell printer.
Producto esencial para la proteccion de los objetivos, de calidad optica comprobada, excelente calidad Made in USA.
Like other reviewers said a AF is a little slow, but overall I'm very satisfied with the lens. Use it to shoot my son's games.
If you attached the filter adapter to the lens, and take a picture set to 28mm with the flash, there would be a darkened area size of half a quarter at the mid lower edge of the picture. The adapter gets in the way of the flash at 28mm.This is poor design for an expensive camera like the Pro1.
This little magic box is almost perfect. I wish it had a FM tuner, but other than that is is pretty mcuh flawless. The bass could use some help, but you can't have everything. The people who said it crashes....If you profile it (MusicMatch 8.0 will profile it after every transfer) you shouldn't have a problem. Alot of people I work with ask a million questions everytimne they see me in the gym with it attached to my arm. I love it!!!!!
I ordered this cord a few months ago for 3 bucks, Best cord I have ever had. I had bought some cheaper cords before and they all broke within a month. This cord is still going strong. For the price best cord out there.
Straight out of the box I could not play any record on this turntable without the record grinding at the base of the deck on every rotation. It seems like mine has the same flaw as another reviewer's, which is that the silver base of the unit is not attached firmly enough to hold. I've tried raising the platter with a piece of felt, which prevents the record from hitting the deck, but then the pitch is still a bit unstable and wobbly on many records. I am sure this could have been prevented if Numark had used some screws instead of glue to attach the parts of the deck to one another.However, I am still in doubt whether I am going to return it because I like the overall design and features so much. Hence, two stars instead of one. Maybe I am going to try fixing it with some super glue ... if anyone with the same problem has tried this, I would love to hear in the comments whether your attempt has failed or succeeded.
I have had this TV now for over three weeks. I have to say that I am very satisfied with the product. The TV was pretty much ready to go right out of the box. The colors are vibrant and the details are very sharp.I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a value buy that is of very high quality.
My power cord was dead on arrival!! It did not work at all. It's obviously cheap quality, but also the ac adapter & cord that plugs into the computer are a different color from the cord that plugs into the wall. It just seems like they take random leftover parts and put them together. I'm returning this cord immediately and finding a better place to order from!!!
I bought this printer mainly because of how compact it is, which was a big mistake. It is the slowest printer I have ever encountered. I print a lot of black and white text and can't believe how slow it is. I have had it for a couple of weeks and I am already shopping around for a new printer that can spit out the pages a lot faster. I wouldn't buy another one.
This was given to me by my ex-wife when she made a trip to Tokyo many years ago. The fact that it still works flawlessly is a testament to its durability. It's a no-frills unit, heavy on your neck, but it works as advertised. The tuner is surprisingly robust and sensitive, managing to catch stations a tabletop TV would have trouble with. The screen, while passive matrix, is bright and sharp enough. The plastic screen doesn't scratch easily. The shape when held in the hand feels like a big, hefty gray-black ice cream cone.The sound is loud enough for its size, often so loud it distorts at the 75% level. The addition of the headphone jack is welcome. I wish they thought of a place to keep an optional earphone thing on the unit itself, like a small compartment or a place where you can wrap the cord around.Coulda been smaller, lighter, but for its time, it was the best they could come up with. Great for keeping in the glove compartment. The neck strap/antenna is a great idea, and makes this unit easy to port around.
great product for the price, does require both plugs on the outlet, but no big deal! excellent to use if you just have a lcd and cable box or some other component you want to protect with this device!
but I noticed it before i hooked it up and straightened the little metal wire to where i thought it should go and works fine
This my first disappointment since years of shopping with Amazon and the first time using this seller. The bag sent was not the one advertised and unfortunately I dont want to waste time and money sending this back since I live overseas.It costs more to post it back than the bag costs. The bag has a grey zipper panel and is not as advertised. neither does it have does it not have the Icon logo on the bag as advertised but an unrecogniseable one at the top centre. The bag is approximately 14.75 x 12.75 x 1.25 inches and therefore a 15" computer has to be force fit.The specs said it could fit a 15" laptop. The bag is lined with a cheap foam and can fit no accessories.The outer fabric is thin butthe construction is not of the worse but imageine... the pull tab for the zipper is a strip of ribbed nylon with a row of zig zag stitching on it.I believe that this seller should do the right thing and honour the committment.This is downright dishonest!! I am thoroughly disappointed.
As an experienced digital camcorder and camera owner, I havebeen on the move again. I was recently trying to decide whichdigital camcorder to keep. Decisions, decisions. Immediatelyafter buying the 203, I tried out the new Sony TRV19. I foundthat it had some nice Sony features, especially the Carl Zeisslens and touch screen LCD. I wish it had at least megapixelstill image quality or at least some type of interpolation. Ithen returned to the Panasonic DV203 and have grown to like it alot. It offers nice features for the price and the overallquality is fairly decent.The Panasonic PAN PVDV203 that I originally, only briefly triedout is looking better and better for the money.Admittedly, the Panasonic PV-DV203 has some disadvantages andmight not be the "heavy duty serious" type of digital camcorderthat critical cameraphiles look for, but it has some nice features for the price. The non-glare LEDstyle light is a plus and it offers SD mediastorage for [dollar amount]. There is a the "magic pix" setting for enhanced exposure although it contributesto slow frame capture. Audio, a hallmark of Panasonicnot always mentioned in camcorder discussions, is superb.Unfortunately, the low light capability of the Panasonic PV-DV203 is mediocre in a dark or dimly lit room but quality seemsto improve significantly using the LED light and/or Magic Pixfeature. I still need to use this camcorder under a lot ofdifferent conditions to get a much better idea as to itscapabilities. Initial reaction is that Sony optics in particularare definitely superior. Whether that justified the pricedifference is another matter and a very subjective decision. Iwill be doing a lot of outdoor shooting shortly, but of coursethat is optimal for most digital cameras and camcorders.One of the major disadvantages is mainly the "interpolation"instead of "real" megapixel still imaging. You can definitelysee the difference.A web designer I work with who is very experienced with digitalphotography pointed out to me that low light video is usuallynot that great with many camcorders and that the low or zero luxfeatures available on some are a nice and important feature onlyif you happen to shoot in very dark or non-lit areas. Afterexamining and handling it, he also noted that the PanasonicDV203 has some nice features and that suggested that I shoulduse it extensively rather than prejudging it by constantlylooking for slight advantages or disadvantages. It does offer alot of functionality and I guess I am not going to find the"perfect" digital camcorder in this price range. The bottom lineis that I need to get used to it, enjoy it and explore itsversatility, which is significant. It would also be nice,... I am now leaning toward keeping this camcorder....
Tuner works fine, but whenever I install the software it breaks the Hauppauge IR remote of my PVR-350. Unfortunately I did not see this information before when I was reviewing which tuner to add to my system, but I've spent lots of time installing and re-installing drivers and calling Hauppauge tech support to find this information.I'd give the item a one star rating because I'm frustrated that the information is not out there, but the cards work well outside of this.
I ordered one of these to replace my dying factory battery that came with my Evo n1020. Construction quality and specs are just as good as, if not better than, the original, and it fits perfectly. You can easily install one of the three included end-plates onto the new battery to give it that clean, finished, factory-look.
Bought this as a gift last year for a cross country trip my brother was making. He used it the entire time, no issues. When i went to purchase one for myself, it was not available, so i went with a different brand,and generally, i feel its similiar. Radar detectors seem like one of those things, it either does its job, or it doesnt, no bells no whistles. if your going to complain about the loudness of a beep or annoying sound, then drive the speed limit.. its supposed to be annoying and get your attention!I will say, i feel this beep was louder then mine, and i do prefer a loud beep.
Installation from my desktop is smooth and straight forward.Within 15 minutes, our two desktops and one laptop are connected to the internet, and start printing.However, printing through the printer server are limited in functions. You have to disable "advanced printing features". Havn't got chance to try out other advanced options yet, but our Canon MP390 would not print the multiple-page document in the proper order ("Reverse Order" option is disabled, "Collate" works ), it stacks Page 2 on top of Page 1, etc. And you have to manually sort the printout. This is a pain if you try to print multiple copies of a big document.I now simply work around this by unplugging from the router and replugging the printer to my PC whenever I want to do some serious printing. It's not too hard because my desktop and the router are sitting side by side, and it's a usb connection.But beware of this when you consider buying this product.
Replacement for an older copier. Works very well. Paper feed is much improved over the HP2575. It also uses the same ink cartridges as the 2575 so can use the set of cartridges that I had just bought. The PhotoSmart was more convenient for printing pictures from "MEDIA". This HP 6310 requires that you first print an index sheet. Not good.
The only good thing about this product is that it is cordless, but the ergonomics for this set is not good!!
Looks well made and does what it's supposed to do. Arrived just a few days after ordering. At this price you can't go wrong.
This has been an excellent high quality product. A ton of features, good screen size, clear picture, easy to use, and seems well made and durable. I only have a couple very minor complaints, the glossy outside does show fingerprints easy, sound quality from the built in speakers could be better (it's pretty "tinny" sounding, kind of like a small handheld radio) but i use headphones anyway so thats not important to me, and although it has a screensaver, it only works if the disc is stopped, it would be nice to have when you are listening to a music cd and there's just the static track listing. overall i am very happy with it and would definately recommend it, especially for the price!
Ask yourself why you want this radio? If it is just to listen to radio at the desk or while watching a ball game then it is great, 5 stars. Great FM capture, solid sound. 2AA, versus AAA, gives superior power. BUT, if you are a runner, like myself, then look elsewhere. It just dosen't have the stability to hold up to jogging. First the adjustable headband dosen't lock in position enough to hold it on your head. Second the AA bateries that improve the sound, over the non-sport Sony Headphone, weighs down that side and causes the unit to fall from the head. Finally, the speaker pads click constantly while you run and after a mile it gets really annoying. I really wanted this one to work. I prefer headphone radios over armband for running and this would be my 4th unit. Sweat and salt rust out the speakers over time and I hoped that this model would prevent that. Unfortunately, it just dosen't hold up to jogging like other headphones. I really don't think they tested this thing on runners.
I received this camera for a Christmas present. My first digital camera, it's a snap to use. Good quality pictures, easy to use instruction booklet, and conveniently small size are it's best features. The limit of 4 or 8 MB memory cards is a little diassapointing unless one purchases several (they are rather inexpensive). The carrying case is handy and it is thoughtfuly included in the camera package, as is also the software to edit pictures and the serial cable and USB cable. The USB cable makes downloading go pretty fast. A fun, versatile, convenient camera.
You guessed it, this is a battery. It is rechargeable and fits my CS-50 nicely. This is all I have to say about that.
It didn't work out of the box. I spent some time trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. The unit kept causing a USB overload conditon on two separate computers. I finally realized that the cable itself caused an overload. It must have been a short in it. Needless to say the unit went back directly and was replaced by one at a local store.
I have never owned a GPS device until purchasing the Garmin nuvi 360. We have only had it a month now and can't believe we have lived without one for this long. Our daughters play on a traveling competition volleyball league and therefore we are on the road a lot. I can not tell you about all of the functions of this device, but it has been perfect for an amateur GPS user. We just returned from Wisconsin to Northern Kentucky and it did great taking us around all the closed roads due to flooding. Very easy to follow screens and directions as you travel. Awesome device!
I take a lot of notes in business. Then I "file" them which really means I will have trouble ever finding them again. How many times I have searched through a pile of papers only to miss what I was looking for, and then a few days later after I made due without what I was looking for, it shows up in the group of papers that I already searched. Frustrating, the paper file system. It's one dimensional.Computers on the other hand let you have folder after sub folder and long file names, so notes taken with this DIgital Pen are organized where I can find them INSTANTLY. This is worth the money, I don't care if it doesn't convert to text, who needs that anyway, with all the mistakes that that kind of software makes on your spelling... This Digital Pen lets you take lots of electronic notes and make electronic illustrations in a meeting in a LOW KEY way, without being distracting or drawing a lot of attention to yourself such as those who use and take notes on a laptop in a meeting. This pen gets the job done, and is even better than typing in many ways. There is so much more you can do with the ability to draw as you take notes. Its better.
I bought this camera over Christmas, and couldn't be happier with it. The quality is quite amazing, and it is extremely easy to use. I would recommend getting a Smart Card that can hold more photos than the 4MB card that is provided, and I would highly recommend getting the Flashpath disk that allows you to upload photos, rather than uploading from the camera directly. This drains the batteries very quickly, and it's so much easier and more convenient to access photos with the Flashpath. With a great photo printer, you'll never have to pay to get photos developed again!
Surprisingly good tone and versatile. This clock radio is everything I could have wanted and takes up half the space of my last one. Nature sounds are realistic and provide a smooth white noise background. Easy to program and operate. Easy to see at night. A nice addition to my room.
This is a great printer. Excellent text quality and speed. The copy machine function also works great for an inexpensive machine. I use this machine in home-based business and I would highly recommend it, especially with the network functionality.I have just two slight probems. 1) the paper comes out curled 2) the scanner button does not work with Windows XP. To scan, you must use the Control Center software that comes with the machine. This is a known issue (check the Brother web site). Hopefully, this will be fixed in future updates.
This solution only supports a very limited number of printers (which is listed in the Product Specification, so it shouldn't come as a surprise for people who read all of that). There are much better solutions available forp eople who have a need for other printers, or who might update their printer in the near future.
It fits the camera well but I think I'd rather have a case where I can take pictures without removing the case since it's less likely to get dropped when I'm not using it anyway.
One thing I've noticed about product reviews is that most are written immediately after the item is purchased. That tells people how something works out of the box, but doesn't really speak to longevity.I have owned this retro CD player at least three years now (maybe four) so I have a little different perspective. Out of the box I would have rated this a 5 out of 5. It looks wonderful and is very heavily made; not at all a cheap veneer-over-plastic affair. I was astounded by the beautiful sound quality -- much better than I would have expected from a radio that appears largely ornamental.So why only four stars, three years out? Well, there seems to be a problem with the push-button controls, and I'm willing to bet I am not the only consumer experiencing it. Another review mentioned that the programming features are confusing, and it is easy to push the wrong button when all you want to do is play a song.Unfortunately that aspect only gets worse with age. I don't know if the push-button controls just wear out after awhile, or if there is dust inside my player that I can't get to easily. What has happened is that the 'play' button (arguably your most important control) only works when it feels like it now. It has never failed to play a CD for me...eventually...but you have to be real patient with it as it ages. Lately, I'll need to tap the play button 4, 5...as many as 6 times before it activites. Striking it harder seems to help it make contact, but it is a frustrating process.Otherwise a 5/5 product. I can tell you that three or four years out, once I coax it into play mode, it sounds as great as it did fresh out of the box. And still looks soooo cool!
These are really great speakers, but the description never specified that they didn't come with ANY of the wiring. Now I'm either going to have to buy a bunch of cables and some speaker wire and follow the confusing instructions that came with the speakers, or shell out a couple hundred bucks for best buy or someone of the like to come and install it. Awesome.
I bought this camera because I dont like carrying a bag, and other cameras are very clunky and over sized, this camera fits easily in a back pocket and is soooo easy to use.I took this camera with me to San Diego this summer and took over 200 pictures, from the surf to the nightlife the camera held up great. I've also taken video of friends and concerts and it produces great quality and sound. When ever i use it people are always saying "what agreat camera, how neat or is that a camera?"It is a great peice and has a great rechargable-in camera battery. My Dad bought a more expensive Nikon digital camera and is constantly searching for batteries because his have run out or asking someone to carry it in their bag--those 2 problems are non issues with this camera. I would give it 10 stars by far the best item I have purchased on Amazon-- if your looking for something that produces good film quality pictures, is slim lightweight and has a good battery life--- LOOK NO FURTHER-- this is your camera (or look at the new verision which has 4 .0 mega pixels) Love it love it love!!! Hope you will too!
I bought the Toshiba 72" HM196 a few weeks ago. Normally I don't write reviews but when I read the review that the quality is horrible at 420 or 720 resolution and that you have to stand at least 20' back to get a decent picture at 1080i, I had to respond. This is totally untrue. I sit about 12' back, have normal vision and think that the picture is absolutely marvelous. I don't know about the other reviewers comments on 1080p and don't really care since there are no 1080p video sources available, but the picture on this baby is great. I run a high depth Toshiba A2 dvd player thru it as well as a high depth satellite box both connected to the TV with HDMI cables and the pictures are breathtaking. I run the audio thru an Onkyo amp utilizing a Bose home theatre system and get wonderful sound too. Finally, I also own a Sony 60' grand wega and for the money I'd recommend the Toshiba in a heartbeat!
Not much to say other than your standard ANL fuse. Good packaging and ship time.
This battery seemed like a good deal but I guess you get what you pay for. The battery looked cheap, the back was lumpy and poorly finished. The battery would not charge and got very hot in my laptop. Yikes! Don't buy this battery!
This case fit my iPod perfectly, and the free screen protector was a nice touch. It is a great value, and a very clean/protective case.
I have been using this now for several months. It is well made. and protects my Ipod well. I recommend it.
I have had my HP 4P for 16 years! Every 2 or 3 years, I put in a new cartridge. It was time! I'm glad I can still find original HP cartridges.
My son loves this! The camera and video camera are a plus!! It does not have a touch screen though, so I would recommend one with a touch screen - it is much easier to navigate with the touch screen
These phones sound incredibly good. What I worry about is the build quality more than any thing. The rubber strap at the top seems like it could be easily torn, also the in line volume control, how well is that built? Also the cord is thinner that other phones I have owned for home use, another thing I worry about is that they are 60 ohm. which isn't exactly suited for portable players is it??? I would prefer 32 ohm but maybe the higher ohm's gives it a tighter sound??? So far the sound has been non-fatiguing, full range with slight upper bass emphasis (maybe to cover a lower bass loss???) The specs say down to 15 hertz though, any way for the price has to be excellent sound. It lacks slightly in air and size of the sound stage but hay for under 20 bucks??? and I have had no problem yet with volume being insufficient, but I have only used them on a computer, home stereo and a boom box, not on an i pod or other MP3 player yet. Other wise these are an excellent value. You could spend $50 and still not get better sound.( After listening to these awhile and testing then with know material that I use for testing speakers, I have decided that there is no upper bass emphasis...It only occurs when connected directly to the home CD player and not when connected to the receiver, the computer seems to be pretty flat and the boom box emphasises the bass a little, sooo it would seem that this anomaly may be connected to what you connect it to and listen to not the head phones.)
Runs too hot to use in the Popcorn Hour Media Tank I bought it for but is good for bulk storage in my main PC.
This product pretty much holds up to what is description reads. I purchased this product to link a few 360's together and it worked just fine.
Design is cool and sound is great as I was expecting. Only problem is that it doesn't have the plastic support for the new ipod nano, but it's not a big deal, since you still can plug it and the plug holds it perfectly (at least till now...)
Have had the set for less than a week but am amazed at the out of the box performance of the REGZA 37LCD. In shopping we compared Sharp and Mitsubishi 37 LCDs. Toshiba and Mitsubishi both have excellent picture quality but the Toshiba is less expensive. Running with DirecTV's new HD DVR, the HD picture is absolutely great, I think equaling Sony's high end XBR LCDs. The picture quality with non-HD signals is the best I have seen with any LCD set. The menu system is great, simple and intuitive, with a huge range of controlable settings. The only down side is the set doesn't have a swiveling base so getting to the built in DVD player is difficult if the set is in an entertainment center cabinet. The up side on the DVD is very good performance with all DVDs. A great LCD set and reasonably priced.
90% good. But the "Num Lock" key should also exist, it is a lot better to have a option to use arrows keys and numbers keys as we need. also, the "Back" should be in th upper corner of right side. it is all better for consumer.
It is small and very portable. It is required if you have a case for your Palm so you don't have to remove it from the case everytime you want to sync it. Maybe a little short but no complains.
As an engineer, I put my faith in controlled scientific experiments and objective data. In all the reviews that I've seen on the web with similar images from the Rebel and other cameras, in my eyes the Rebel wins. But you don't have to believe me, because numbers aren't subjective. On dpreview.com there is a comparison of SNR noise levels from the Rebel versus the Sony DSC-F828 at various ISO levels, and Rebel stomps the Sony. It makes sense: because of its larger sensor, the rebel gathers more light per pixel and thus has higher SNR. The noise level of the Rebel at ISO 1600 was less than that of the F828 at ISO 200. On DigitalCameraInfo.com there are very technical reviews of both cameras. They used an ISO resolution chart and Imatest software to measure the true effective resolution of the camera. The Rebel came up with 5.65 megapixels, while the F828 with it's higher resolution sensor could only muster 5.43 meapixels. Bottom line is that if you know what you are doing, you will be able to capture better images with the EOS-300D than with the DSC-F828. If you want to be able to grab excellent shots without a lot of fiddling and mental exercise, the Sony is for you.
I bought this item and works fine except that you can only load a certain amount of songs and it freezes up. I guess that what I get for a refurbished unit. next time I am buying a new one. But over all it is a great mp3 player small and compact light weight and I love the feature that you can leave the back light on all the time.
Very satisfied with the product and the way the purchase was handeled.. Would buy again.
I must say that the sound quality of this phone is really good. However, when it comes down to comfort this headphone is anything but comfortable. If you are a runner that likes to run for 1-2 hours and listen to music then I do not recommend this headphone. Not sure if the people who gave this a 5-star ratings have ever used this headphone, because once you use it for more than 30 minutes your ears will start burning. The headphone is strong, but that makes it rough on the ears. I am actually searching for a better heaphone (perhaps a Sennheiser that will satisfy all needs) as I am writing this review.
Im 12 and I had this same device for a few months now and its my favorite thing in the house. I take it any where(it fits in my pocket)and play with it, listen to songs and watch some short films. I have a palm III and the cassiopeia is so much better!
Product was securely packaged, installed without problem, computer found memory without problem, system performance improved as expected.
The arctic silver was shipped real fast.They give you plenty so you don't have to worry about running out
This remote works as expected, nothing more or less. You must make sure you have it it on the remote setting in the camera for it to work. You must also aim it at the front, or side,of the camera (line of sight) within about 15 feet. This is for the infrared signal to function. Works great with my Nikon D40 and my D90. Battery lasts a looonngg time, I haven't replaced mine in my original remote for a good 3 or 4 years.
I wrote a previous review with the title, &quot;Great player, but the 300-series is even better.&quot; Prospective buyers should know that there is now a 500-series, but it seems to be available only on the iRiver web site for now. It is a different shape (more rectangular), has a non-removable lithium-ion battery (instead of AA) that recharges either through an AC adaptor or while connected to a USB port, and it includes optical out and the ability to record with an external microphone (not included). It's at least as small and light as the earlier series. (A one gigabyte version is also avaiable, the iFP-599.) The slightly different design seems to make the &quot;lock&quot; needed less often as one is less likely to push a button accidentally. More information available on the INTERNATIONAL iRiver web site.I would give the 500-series 5 stars.
Not much bang for your buck here. You still have to get reasonably close for this little thing to work.
compare to the price, this mp 3 is the best I've had. it has every function I need.
Product as described. Worked perfect on my HP desktop computer with no problems at all. Used for attaching a second monitor.
Everithing perfect, the cable works excelent, and the price very good, the time to arrive the cable was better than i espect, thanks a lot
This cable works well for its intended purpose. It's well-made, decently flexible, and does what it's supposed to do. It's hard to expect much more from a cable. ;)
I ordered this mouse from Amazon for home, and the mouse rocked while clicking. The plastic appeared warped on the bottom - it was visible when you were looking for it. I sent it back to Amazon and ordered another. Exact same problem.I've been using the same mouse at work for a few years and its bottom is perfectly flat. And I've been using Microsoft mouses for 10+ years. I absolutely love them - they are very comfortable for long periods of use. But now I'm concerned they're having manufacturing problems and am looking at other brands.
We read all of the reviews on amazon.com and lcd-tv-reviews.com. We love the TV. The picture is fabulous and the connections are easy. Used our previous DVD player, Bose system, etc. without any problem. Great product.
Although not necessarily immediately apparent at first glance, digital camera technology has come a long way in the past few years. We needed to replace a DSC-T1, state of the art at its time, due to increasing frustration with missed shots. With a new baby, the need to get a shot quickly and the first time is critical. With the T1, there were far too many times where we needed to try and try again, at which point the chance was lost.Another part of the consideration was zoom. After a recent trip to Alaska, the 3X optical zoom proved entirely inefficient for anything other than someone standing in front of you.The TZ3K has solvved our problems admirably. It is an easy-to-use camera which we bought trhough Amazon and put through its paces on a trip to Martha's Vineyard with the baby. We were constantly amazed at how the camera was able to interpret the setting to compensate for problems, account for the baby moving, and get a great shot the first time. We kept taking second shots because we are used to it, but inevitably it was the first shot that was better.For a small camera, it is remarkable that it can handle 10X optical zoom at 7.2 megapixels. Surprisingly, they do not market that it can do better. By changing the resolution to 5MP, you can get 12X optical zoom, 15X optical at 3MP (which is perfectly fine for printing up to 5X7 prints), and so on.We are thrilled with the camera. It is not as small as the previous T1, but there is no shortage of equally small cameras, and we decided that this was not really what we valued most.
Very good inverter. Built tough with simple hookup. This was our backup for a pure sine Cotek inverter.The Cotek went up in smoke and this is currently my main inverter and it is doing a great job at powering my home off grid.The APS2424 makes a slight hum while under load and the fan only switches on for short runs to cool.I will get another pure sine inverter but I will always keep this one in service.Personally I highly recommend the APS2424 to anyone needing a dependable inverter or a modifiable ups system.Another thing that impressed me, I had a technical question and it was no problem speaking with a qualified friendly support person.Great device~!
I had this printer for about 10 months when it started having problems. It worked well before that. I called HP tech support and I got these people in Inda who had me try different things. They gave me a number to fax my information and case number to because the machine was still under warranty -- but then I got no response after that.
Note: The 4000 and 7000 are identical except the 7000 is wireless and comes with a mouse I can't use.I managed to hurt the extensor muscles/tendons on the back of my hand and they are being very slow to heal. Typing has been very painful on a standard keyboard. Having not found any mouse/pointer I can use with my right hand (tried many different configurations of mice, touch pad, trackballs, wacom tablet, etc) I have had to learn to use a mouse with my left hand. After learning how very slow voice recognition "typing" is, a few weeks ago in desperation I tried the 4000 at work. Success! I now have the 7000 too, which I use at home.At the dis-ergonomic computer desk at work with the front riser on, or tilting it in my lap at home, I can now type again. I'm slower than before, gone from about 70-90+ wpm to about 60, but at least I can use it! It's much faster than voice recognition anyway.Finding the "home row" not nearly as automatic for me as with a standard keyboard so I have to pay more attention, and some of the keys I typed with my right are now on the left (such as "b" and 6), but all that is improving with time and practice. I am not having any problems with the space bar like some have mentioned. It is on the noisy side and I have a feeling my nails will make quick work of the stickers for the letters on the keys.It's not perfect, but it's really been an excellent solution for me.
When you connect this thing to OS X Tiger, expect very strange things to happen. I'm going to sell this one to a pc person and buy myself a nifty new mighty mouse!
If you are considering this bridge to do video/audio streaming inside your house, think again. This review is based on over 2 months worth of testing this unit and then working with Linksys/Cisco trying to figure why it does not deliver. A saleperson at a local store may have told you that you can stream MP3s over your wireless network, or perhaps you have two DVRs in your house and your want to stream recorded TV shows from one to another. This is not the device you want to use for this purpose. Don't belive me? Ask Linksys level 3 support. Its architecture is not designed to support high levels of network traffic needed for streaming -- it has very small or zero I/O buffers to handle it -- as a result, the device will crash after 2-5 minutes of streaming. You can power cycle it and it will resume for the next 2-5 min. But forget streaming for a moment, WET54G crashed when I was simply working from home VPN'd into my company. Not for that either?! Do you think that WET54G ver 2 is better than WET54G ver 1? Been there, don't waste your time -- the architecture is the same. Alternatives? WET54GS5 might be better, but I'm yet to find that out myself. I know you want to try it yourself. Piece of advice -- buy at a retail store, and if it doesn't work, return within 30 days. Do not get into RMA exchanges with Linksys - unless you enjoy 2 months of 2-3 hours/day trying to get your money back.
After spending lots of money on camera and lenses I needed something reasonably priced to protect my lenses. This filter has worked fine for me, I don't notice any difference in pictures taken with and without the filter. I have to say though that I am an amateur photographer.. and wanted something for protection until I become more knowledgeable about filters.
We'll have to wait and see how it turns out. At 1st didn't seem to do much but after a week or 2 it seems to be driving the critter towards my neighbor's yard with strategic placement. Not easy to place deeply into ground; but 6" seems work.
Ok, i'm not the average fotographer, but i'm the average amateur, and i like this filter very much.
It does pretty much everything you want. The interface is nice and simple and the software supplied is simple to use, even using some free software for mpeg4 encoding. The battery life is exactly what they print, perhaps a little longer. It's a little heavy, but that's it's only 'minor' downside.
I got the code within 1 minute. This is a very quick and easy way to buy points without needing to go to a store. I am sure to purchase more points through amazon.
I was excited to get this eq for such a good price. It took a while to get the first one installed in my dash and looking good....but when I powered it up, it didn't come on at all. I then took it out of my dash, and connected it to the power, ground, and remote that my amp was connected to, and still nothing. It looked brand new, with plastic wrap on the top and bottom, but it didn't work. I returned it to amazon, and they shipped me another one. The second one arrived without and plastic covers, and the top was all scratched up. It was clearly used, but by this time I had been waiting almost two weeks for an EQ, so I figured if it worked properly I would keep it. I got it all hooked up, and it worked...the problem is that every time the bass hits and the volume is up, the lights dim badly. It's almost like the lights go out? I have a Suburban, so I have two batteries and an upgraded alternator. I'm not sure if this is a problem with all units, or just a select few? I read another review that said the same thing. I'm going to send this one back also, but I'm wondering if I should try out one more, or just choose another brand. I'm very disappointed!!! All that being said, Amazon has been great, and they shipped the new one, before I shipped the old one back.
It feels solid and the hood protects the front element of glass better than any UV filter would. Blocking lens flare is what it's made to do. However, I wish this bit of plastic didn't cost so much.
I don't know how I lived without this unit. It provides very fast transfer of images, preserves the batteries in my camera, and allows me to work from within any software package without using any special software (e.g., I've never had a software issue with this, unlike the special camera softwares).A very nice feature is that this unit can handle any kind of memory (other than Sony memory sticks); many competitors can handle just one or two. BTW, this unit even works with microdrives as long as you use the type II compactflash adapter that should come with the drive. My only real complaint is that using the adapter for compactflash memory cards is a bit inconvenient as you must insert the card into the adapter and then insert the adapter into the unit - no big deal but its an extra step.This is pretty essential, especially if your memory cards exceed the low end (8-16mb). Its a great value, flexible in that it suports almost all memory types, and its reliable. You'll be pleased when you buy it.
The Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly 724 Kit, Rotary Motion Fiber Cleaning Brush work great twice with the bush and the sensor was clean. The sensor before the cleaning was so bad that a blue sky had tons of dark spots.But after using the brush there all vanished. To me it was worth the price.I had a camera shop clean it the first time and it cost me $50.00. Two cleanings and it will pay for itself.
Works as advertised. Nothing special about these. Price was okay. Cover is plastic but looks like metal and thought it was since it's shielded.
Sound quality is good but not great, software is horrible, and no sound after one year use, there is a free repire from sony, try google "No Sound or Sound Issues From Headphones s703f". Sony repair it twice before it finally works again. No more trust on sony product anymore.
I like the Kodak Easy Share printer. My pictures are sharp and clear. Only thing is I wish I could just buy the ink cartridge and not the paper.
I bought this case to replace a "pre-modded" but LOUD/thin case which i now also consider cheap. The previous case was fun for my first build b/c it was my first build. BUT, this case made the job so much easier, hence more of a JOY to build. A removable mobo tray would have been nice, but the other amentities more than made up for it! The removable hard drive rack made for easy working in the lower half of the case and for easily snappin in the 120 mm fan to the mount in the front. It was also nice to find a case w/o a PSU since i already have an Antec True430. Overall, the case is much quieter, but i have sort of a loud fan on my video card (XFX 6600GT) and the vents on the side of the case allow the noise to come through. Also the CPU air duct does not line up with my mobo (ABIT AV8 - 3rd EYE), but does catch some of the air from the Zalman heatsink/fan. All minor things aside, I'm glad i made the purchase!
It fits, it works. Make in Japan. Not sure if it is make by plastic or glass though. It fits and work fine with my Sony Alpha lens. No glare nor reflection. I can not tell the differences between this one and Quantaray filter I have. One thing for sure, it is cheap, and make in Japan, not in China.
Very inexpensive ink that is working great so far on my HP 2575. I always use it on fast draft to make it last longer...there are no smudges on the pages and everything is printing great. I will update this review to let you know if this ink lasted as long as a regular genuine ink cartridge...only negative is that HP doesn't monitor the ink level on this printer so I don't know how much is left.
It's a great developer and relatively eco-friendly. Pair it up with the Massive Dev Chart and you're good to go.
I recently signed up with Comcast but didn't want to be a sucker for their monthly modem rental. At $6 per month, I'd rather buy my own modem. This is the exact same surfboard SB5101 that Comcast uses. Installation was so easy! Plug it in, screw on the cable line, wait for all the lights to blink on, go to your laptop to access the web and a Comcast window will automatically pop up to guide you through the self-installation process. All it took was just a few clicks plus some wait time while data was updating. I couldn't believe how easy it was!! By the way, this works with Windows 7, Vista & Windows XP. I have this connected to a wireless router and it broadcasts fine to all 3 of our laptops at home that run different operating systems.
beautiful picture, nice and lightweight; I also got the sanus 2 way wall mount which is excellent, strong and I also highly recommend
Bought this bag for my Panasonic TZ3. Fits the camera well, and has room for memory cards or a battery. It is made very well and is a great value. Tamrac makes great cases.
I am happy with the palm m100, except for one thing. The unit was able to sync only one time with my pc. It refuses to sync any more, even after doing a complete system reinstall. Technical support just told me to try to reinstall the software again. If I had it to do over again, I would spend a bit more money and go up in the models a bit...
Fine PDA with GPS.If you don't really need PDA function you should go for the "normal" embedded GPS units.They run much longer on battery, louder and the screen usually brighter.
the given one in time, is a good cable (cdmi), since they provide one better quality of vision, that allows to optener clear a optimum quality a 100% and sound to expectacular. reciomiendo uses that it
The cartridge works fine so far but the only reason why I rate it so low is because on the side of the package it showed a date that showed that it was about 3 years old instead of new so I am not sure if I would buy from them again.
This item works as expected. I purchased it for the price. The tool was new and in excellet condition. Strips wires perfectly and is sharp.
This camera has a very good lense, if you don't want to shoot anything telephoto. It is one of the easiest of use for closeups, although calling what it does "macro" is a bit of a stretch. The manual features are great, and the picture quality of the raws make it a very good thing that there are other programs to handle the computer edits. Kodak's easy share software sucks, crashes and screws up Microsoft operating systems, so it was a big relief to find codecs for Microsoft viewer and photoshop. If you have to shoot action, try choosing JPEGS and using the shutter burst. YOu will usually get at least one frame that is good. I don't know why they don't let you do at least a 3 shot burst with raws, because they do allow 3 shots of bracketting. For shooting purple, try the cloudy or open shade WB settings for better color matching. Under exposing when there is a lot of white or yellow in the shot is also a good idea. I would love this camera to death if the zoom were 10 times and went closer than a 50mm equivalent.The batteries both died after two years of use, and for the last year and a half, neither would really hold a charge.The worst feature of this camera, for me, is that the lightest amount of moisture in the air and the on/off/shutter button goes dead, and, over time, it has gotten very twitchy. I have to leave the camera on all the time and take the batteries out or risk not being able to turn it on. In the Kodaks I have had, the one with the sound pickup and on/off button on the side and back was almost water proof, the one with the on/off button on the side would shoot in a light misty rain, and this one freezes if it is too foggy.
Just as expected. Good price, fast shipping. Plenty of sleeves, easily organized all of our dvd's. Great size and good for travel.
I just have mine sitting on a desk in my room. On initial setup it takes some trial and error of pointing it in different directions to find the strongest signal. But once I found it, it works great. Once in a great while it seems to get some interference and I have to reposition it. But overall I'm pleased with it.
Very pleased with the Nikon Monarch binoculars. Easy to use. Incredible optics for price. Arrived very quickly. Very pleased with purchase. Packed well.
The Cat6 Cables are as I expected. There was nothing wrong with the quality of the cables or the use. They work as intended.
I though i will work much better then small indoor antenna the one i had before. but i didnt saw any different. its kind of wasting the money.
This device works well, although I am a little disappointed in its lack of ability to provide a charge to the Ipod.
I own three of these. Two work great. The third has to occasionally be power cycled. I need to swap the units to see if it is the switch or perhaps the attached devices. At this low price after rebate, it is good just to keep one of these in the drawer for the unexpected situation.
I no longer try to read a map & drive at the same time and better yet I don't get lost. Great product!
I have dell latitude E6500 computers and these locks will not work because they do not fit. The metal around the vga will not fit into the metal housing on the dell. If you have a vga on the back of your computer that does not have any metal around it this lock works fine. I have IBMs where the vga is in the back and the lock works fine. Don't try it with the dell. I thought it would not come back out. I returned these because I was worried I would break my video card trying to get the vga shorty out.
I hesitated to buy after reading the naysayers' reviews, but the prospect of being able to transfer all my files was too much of a temptation to resist. I gave it a try, and not only did it transfer gigs and gigs of files in a short time (an hour or so), but it was then able to transfer my Outlook emails, contacts, and connection settings from the old computer. Incredible! What a timesaver and stress saver. Follow the instructions and you should have no trouble. I do suggest choosing the Advanced menu option, to select the specific files or settings to transfer. I also suggest transferring file folders as a batch, and settings separately. I did this and had no troubles at all. I consider this to be one of the best software/hardware innovations since the original PC. Connectivity at last :)
This case is exactly what it looks like. It protects the iPod pretty well, leaving only the ports and hold button open to the elements. The opening for the headphone is about 7 mm in diameter so if you have a headphone jack that is bigger than that, you may run into some problems. The touchwheel remains sensitive and the screen is well protected. It comes with a case for both sizes of the 5G ipod. I only have the 30Gb version, but the case fits very snug. The only complaint I can think of is that the case will scratch. But that can happen with any plastic case and the whole point of a case is to have the scratches occur on your case and not on your iPod.
My daughter loved writing in her old diary. This item brings the diary into the modern age. Now she has a multimedia diary with text, pictures, videos and themed backgrounds on the pages. She loves using it.
Hardly used it and it stopped working after 14 months beyond repair.Results were ok when it worked not that great.
Modem stopped working after about two weeks. Calls to D-Link customer service support result in run around. They blame on DSL provider, but DSL is working fine. It is also very difficult to understand the service representatives as they are not native English speakers and must use poor quality headsets for their calls.
The cartridges are brand new. The print quality is great. If you need these cartridges, buy them from here. The price offered by Amazon is better than any other price I've seen at stores and online.
Bag is very lightweight and roomy with adjustable/removable padded dividers. It can hold a Canon EOS digital camera with standard lens, plus the battery, charger, Operation manual, set of three lens filters and 75-200mm zoom telephoto lens. Exterior appears to be very durable with heavy clips and sturdy zippers. A must for all the camera gear!
Bought them for my dads dodge...He loves them hey blew the factory speakers after only a 8 months...The have good bass and sound clean
This router seems to work pretty well. Throughput is good and setup via the web interface is simple and has many options if you want to use them. I did have a major problem with this unit; after several weeks of operation, it would randomly quit working and would require cycling the power a few times a day to restore operation. I was ready to toss it in the trash and replace it with something else when, as a last resort, I pushed the "default reset" button on the rear panel, next to the power connector. This dumps all the configuration settings, requiring them to be re-entered; but in my case, doing so restored normal operation - I haven't had to cycle the power in weeks.
Good clean loud if necessary sound but the headband is somewhat difficult to adjust plus the major flaw is the microphone. The mic doesn't seem to be amplified at all, low quality, whatever I had to adjust the Mic input to the max in XP to get it to pickup anything. Also I took apart the mic as well, the design is somewhat off, foam covering glued on one side, the other side had a removable foam filter covering the mic. The problem I notice was the foam was compressing the mic preventing it from picking up sound very well. I left the foam piece out. &amp; after putting it back together the mic performance was fine. But be aware the mic signal seems to be pretty low. I tried running the mic through a Belkin KVM with nothing but static being picked up. With the mic hooked directly to the sound card along with the modifications it worked ok.
Works fine under Win2K but the problems are mechanical. The vertical stand is useless. Also, do not insert a CF card sideways!!! It will slide in and rattle around forever, until you remove the two screws under rubber feet to retrieve it. Note to Dazzle engineers: block the naive user from inserting the card sideways!
Great player with a clear sound. Buttons a little difficult to manipulate but overall a good buy.
Tried it today and got the requires too much power message. I'm sure it works great with MacBooks but seems to be a no go with IPAD.
I had a 5-port HUB (using 3 of them) across the room from my main system. When transferring files I got a steady stream of collisions. Really slowed down the transfer due to all the retransmissions.The SWITCH was truly Plug & Play. Plugged everything in and it worked. It did all the address look-up and handshaking without human involvement. File transfers now run at full speed with no collisions.Highly recommended.
The Card Reader arrived in good shape and on time. However, it was almost impossible for me to open the little door in order to slip in the small card. Then the reader, because of its somewhat bulky shape could not fit in the USB port of the computer. In the end it was a waste of money for me. The unit is nicely designed and attractive in appearance -- but that's all I can say for it. For me, it didn't work.
This player is fantastic. It is extreamly durrible while still being compact at the same time. Although it is bigger than the others, it is worth it. The picture resolution is so good that you do not need the 7&quot; screen and the sound is better than the $500 players. It's a great value and and an even better gift for a bord teenager who is always on the move.
Put your money down. I don't think you'll get a better pair of glasses for the price.Great Birding Glasses for the scrubs. 8x42 are better in lower light but 10x42 is a better at spotting birds that are far away.I bought 2 and feel great about the purchase.
Ran these speakers next to b&amp;w speakers and they were neck to neck. For $1,000 less these speakers are a no brainer. Try them out and you wont be sorry.
I was building my rack-mount HTPC when I hit a snag - the 4-pin and 24-pin connectors were too short. Got these within a couple of days, and voila! - problem was fixed. Good quality build - durable.
Wanted something inexpensive with good sound quality to take to the gym and use on their equipment. These were perfect. Won't feel bad if I lose them or they get broken and the sound quality is great considering the environment where they are being used. And being a prime subscriber, couldn't be more pleased with the shipping fee and speed of delivery.
Let me start by saying that i had hiley recommended it for my work to use so we could save many cds.That didn't happen. It is very slow,hand starts to hurt after awhile and u cant find the replacements when the peaces run down. very unhappy with this product.Also very dissapointed with the company.
I've had one of these for a few years, which I bought to replace my original DirecTV receiver which had died. It was relatively simple to set up - I had to call DirecTV to activate it, and they needed to send me a replacement access card, so it took a couple of days. I have it hooked up to a mythtv DVR through a tv tuner card. Mostly this setup works fine. I can change channels via the serial port, picture is fine, not much else to say.However, every now and then it just hangs. Picture goes black. Changing channels doesn't do anything. Only way to fix it is to pull the plug for 30 seconds or so, plug it back in and wait a minute for it to reboot/rescan. this doesn't happen very often ... maybe 10 or 20 times in the few years I've owned it, and I can go months sometimes with no problem.For many users this would be fine ... if you are just watching TV live, for example, you'll immediately notice and can just go pull the plug for a bit, though you'll wind up missing a couple of minutes of your show. For me using it in a DVR it is frustrating, as I might not watch my recorded programs for a while and by the time I do there may be several days of recordings that quietly failed. I've missed watching a number of shows that were important to me.
This is an absolute must if you are doing flash photography, unless you are in a studio with multiple light sources and controlled environment. Softens the light, evens out shadows. My only negative comment is, why was it not included with the flash unit to begin with?
This is a great MP3 player, light, small and well-built. What was surprising to me was when I installed the software to my PC that runs Japanese version of Windows98, the attached CD-ROM automatically installed a Japanese version of Audio Manager, which can handle two byte letters perfectly. Intel did a great job.One Caution: Intel has placed a notice that some of SanDisk 64MB MMC (but not 32MB) has compatibility problem with this player, which was exactly what happend to me. I had to return the SanDisk MMC and get a Viking MMC in exchange (Amazon did a super job) and it worked just fine.NOTE added:After a few email exchanges with an Intel rep, I found that there are two versions of Intel Audio Manager 2.0, and what I purchased was the international version that has the software in many languages. There apparently is a US version that only comes with English software but with a little up-dated than the international version. For example, the international version does not import m3u playlist if the list file has a comment line at the beginning, which is the case with the m3u files created by Winamp. You can manually delete the comment line with Notepad, and it works just fine with Intel Audio Manager international version. The latest version English software is available at the Intel support site, but there is no fix planned for software in other languages.
Makes battery charging quick and easy. No need to heat up the cam to charge batteries now.
This is a great bag. Nice material and nice accessories like the cell phone holder. However, the padded area is about 3" deep which is fine for some laptops but a sloppy fit for the Macbook 13". You could fit two Macbooks in the laptop area! This wasted space makes the bag inefficient for thin notebook users. If you have a thicker laptop, it might be ideal.Revision; In the 2 years since I first wrote that review, i have used the bag extensively. The "wasted space" has not been as much an issue as I feared. Don't we always have a few extra things to carry? (a textbook, magazine, spare hard drive, binder, snack, etc?) I have seen dozens of other bags and none seem to offer the style and functionality of this bag. I highly recommend it and would increase the star rating to five.
The Supra Max PCI modem is a good modem.. its stable and I get a consistant 48,000bps with it..Its a good modem.. and its worth it's weight in gold. I five it 5 stars. BTW INTEL COPPERMINE PROCESSORS RULE!
I borrowed the Garmins 350 and 360, very good units, simple to use etc.However after much research and use of an older TT One. Based on feedback on this site and others I decided to acquire the TT 720 as I wanted the steets names with directions.I waited for the 720 to come on sale, acquired for $340 w/shipping. Just got back from a 7000 mile trip. Best purchase I made in an electronic device. It made driving on busy freeways much less stressful. It gave us advance information which lanes I should follow on multi-lane/highways. Thats a huge plus when traveling unknown areas, especially in heavy traffic. Not sure if Garmins do this, as the ones I used were never exposed to this scenario.I quite frankly wouldn't travel in unknown areas again without a GPS again.I don't need or use blue-tooth, weather, traffic info, however it available if you need it.It has a neat feature, which allows you to quickly select your current position (1 step return arrow) as a return POI. No need to program street, city etc.We found this feature great when its dark, late and your tired and you wish to return to your motel etc. I'm sure others may have a similar feature.Super impressed with tech service, made 5 phone calls, answered within 2 minutes, and someone I could understand, maybe I was lucky. I made an error when I attempted to update the map, it already came with the most current version.The download took hours, which was the only hassle I had with the unit.It comes with a selection of different voice, however to get the street name feature, your restricted to 1 or 2 voice signatures, a none issue with me.I also highly recommend the larger screen (720 has), the smaller one will do just find if your able to locate/position close to your line of vision. I tend to refer to the information displayed while driving and prefer not to have the unit in my line of sight.Interface, once downloaded has a very user friendly menu.I have over 6 million POI, but during our travel, many well known attractions were missing. I plan to download from one of the sites which TT informed was safe and recommended.For those that are concerned about adding changes to planned routes which Garmins tend to be limited to one re-route. I though this would be a necessary feature I would need/want, however during this trip, that feature was not as important as I innately assumed. You can just use points/towns/cities from paper maps and input as favories/POI and then bring them up as you progress on your route. If you prefer to plan your whole route in advance then this unit is more than capable.On long trips, IMO you still need paper maps to outline your trip to retain interstate travel. The GPS will get you there, but it may be down secondary/state roads etc.
Not exactly what I expected. The fit is very tight. Lanyard broke within a week. I guess you get what you pay for.
Great fit for the Canon A570IS. I have room for an additional card or two. As for batteries, you will need a bigger case, which I have. I simply wanted a case just for the camera. This is perfect.
It's a great little wireless router - quite compact, but as powerful as any other router out there. And although it's less expensive than Linksys, Netgear, etc., it works just as well. Took less than 5 minutes to set it up between my laptop and cable internet. Surprised people spend upwards of $100 for the same type of product.
Apparently this store was going out of business thats why the Filter was so cheap.Darn good product and a darn good Retailer.Its sad to people like Adray Camera store close down.This economy makes even the coldest among us break down and sob.
Sorry I bought it. Even after exchanging it because the first one was damaged, it never worked. Played CDs fine, just never could get it to record. Instruction booklet not very clear either.
You can place it in the purse or wear it on your belt. It sure is convient so pull it out anytime. Never miss the moment.
This headset is garbage. It's broke and I haven't had it for three months. The wiring is paper thin
Works fine. I have a Dell 1505 and connect it to my Plasma because I don't have HDMI or DVI output. It sucks to go from HD to 800x600 VGA though so I only use it to play movies I've "borrowed" from torrents. Gotta get a upconverter.
when you share line with others, it is very useful to you.but a little expensive.
I love this camera! I received it just in time for a family vacation in Portugal this month. When I looked at the instruction book I was afraid that the camera would be too complicated for me. It wasn't! What I like about this camera is that right out of the box it takes great pictures. But it also has features that allow more experienced photographers to customize settings. I love the wide angle lens and the 10x zoom. When I opened the box, I expected to find a separate wide angle lens but was happy to find that it's not a separate component - it is part of the camera!
After 3 years of ownership Pioneers Best just quit, repaire cost [is expensive].There are better Quality Equipment out there I would never ever buy another piece of Pioneer Electronic gear.
My EOS 40D and Extreme III will travel. Quick writing and reading. I only wish someday I have an input as big and as quick.
Rating would have been higher except for the packageing. When I got them five were broken and unusable. Other wise great.
I recently purchased the AudioVox GMRS7001-2 2-way radios. I have had several 2-way radios in the past couple years. Motorolas, Cobras and a Garmin. I've found them very useful for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, etc. The Cobras only had watt of transmit power, the others had the 2-watt transmitters.In transmission power, the Cobras are virtually tied with the 2-watt radios. This is a little disappointing, considering the 7001s are supposed to transmit at 3-watts. In a side-by-side comparison of my Garmin Rino 120 to the 7001s, they both transmitted the same distance through the same terrain.In reception, I give an edge to the Rino. It's squelch feature was a bit more sophisticated than the 7001s. While on the very edge of reception range, the Rino would cut out less frequently than the 7001. Basically, 1-mile in a hilly, suburban area is the max of either radio. If you have a large will between transmitter and receiver, you'll only get about 6/10ths of a mile in range. From hilltop to hilltop, about 1.2 miles.Feature-wise, the 7001 is just fine. It's interface is very similar to the Motorolas: press the mode button to scroll through some configuration options. The 7001s have a few less buttons than the Motorolas, which I actually found more straightforward. I rate the user-interface as good. Seeing as I'm comparing the Rino, though, the Rino kicks butt! Though such a comparison is unfair due to the Rino's price ($250) and it's GPS screen and click-stick cursor device.One nice feature about the 7001s are their ability to use the GMRS and shared channels in low power mode (1/2-watt) which more than doubles the batter life and is all the power you need if within a -mile of your receiver. I never found this feature on any of my other radios. I also thoght that the ability to charge the batteries using a base was a good feature, as well as the weather-band/weather alert. (I never liked the way the Motorolas worked). I wish the Rino had that feature.The only complaint about the 7001 interface is it's transmit button. It sits a little too high up on the left side of the body, and a little too close to the Monitor/Backlight button. Kids with small hands tend to accidentally turn off the squelch by accident.
Very good price. Quality is below average quality. The clip broke within 1 week. The casing seams very light duty. Wouldn't buy it again for a kid or teenager. Okay for adults. Can't beat price.
This flash is simple, versatile, and most importantly, it is giving me accurate exposures on my Konica Milolta 5D. The wireless mode is very straightforward, and opens up really unique lighting possibilities. It is powerful enough to give a perfect exposure when bounced off my 9' ceiling. I have not yet tested it in more demanding situations, but it looks like it will be all I need for 95% of my flash lighting.Note that the HVL-F36AM is NOT just a Sony-branded KM 3600hs. It tilts vertically, but does not pivot laterally. Also, the wide-angle diffuser is not built-in (it clips on). That being said, I'm still really happy with this flash.
This product is not as advertised--it does not have an adaptor for the Canon BP-208, in spite of what is advertised.
Small, easy to use and worth the $13.88 I paid. Ordered it and it was delivered in 4 days, nice service.
I was very disappointed with this product: there is really nothing hands free about it. You get a few basic pieces: (1) a mechanical phone holder that you need to mount somewhere in your car. It has a spring-loaded sliding gizmo that &quot;grabs&quot; your phone. If you aren't careful about exactly how you insert your phone into the holder, the spring-loaded arm clamps down on your volume button, which locks up the phone (i.e. renders it useless). (2) an earbud with microphone. You need to plug the earbud into your phone, an operation that is difficult to do once the phone is in its holder. (3) A charger that plugs into your cigarette lighter. For some reason, Samsung is the one company that can't even build this piece well. In one of my cars, the charger fits into the cigarette lighter so loosely, it frequently stops charging the phone. I usually notice this only when I've reached my destination -- there is a small light on the charger to indicate connectivity, but you don't really notice when the light goes off, given that you're, well, supposed to be focused on driving the car.By comparison, a *good* hands-free kit will provide (1) a wiring solution that allows you to connect the kit to the car's power, (2) a solid recepticle for the phone with integrated electrical connections necessary for charging, microphone, speaker, etc. (3) the capability to automatically mute the car's stereo when the phone is in use, (4) a remote microphone and (5) a high-quality speaker (or interface with the car's stereo such that the output comes through the car's speakers).I definitely don't recommend buying this product, though I have not yet been able to find a suitable replacement.
I recently bought another Canon Speedlite 430EX II for my Canon 40D. I am not a huge fan of flash photos, so I wanted a diffuser to help soften the light output of the flash, but with it still being compact enough to easily carry in your camera bag. I found this Sto-Fen on Amazon and it got really good reviews, so I thought I would give it a shot since it only cost about $12 with shipping. I am really glad I did! It was exactly what I was looking for.This is in no way a replacement to bounce flash, but it helps soften the flash output in instances where bounce isn't possible. It is super compact compared to other options out there, which to me was one of the biggest pluses to this diffuser. I was a bit bummed that my flash wouldn't fit in its case with the diffuser still on it, but not a huge drawback. I just keep the flash directly in my camera case without it being in the flash case now.I will definitely buy this diffuser again if I ever need another one!
product is one of the better i've seen on the market not only tells u if there is a signal around but also tells you if security is present.
nice product. fast shipping. recommended seller to buyers out there. only thing is, when you wear this product, u don't get the real maximum sound. but still good if you are going price-based
First off, the picture quality is excellent and in my book, that is most important. Pictures look sharp and contrasty from almost all viewing angles.The image size is similar to a 5x7 and the overall frame size is like a matted 5x7 photo.This thing is flexible to the max!!* You can view pictures on a memory card.* You can view pictures on your computer (but you have to load Microsoft Media Player 11* You can view all of your pictures and your friends pictures on the Kodak Gallery.* You can download pictures to the built in memory from your computer via USB2.* You can upload pictures from a memory card inserted in the frame to your networked PC (I'm not sure why you would want to do that.)What's wrong with it? Not much but you will have to look in the manual at least once to figure out what the icons on the remote are all about. The menus aren't that straight forward, but once you go thru them they are good enough. Finally, I had to upgrade my old 802.11 B wireless router to a newer 802.11 G router to get the wireless stuff to work. No big deal, I bought a $35 basic router and it works fine.Highly recommended!!!
Very happy so far......this is used to play music in my store 8hr a day.
34 year old Adult with 3 children who absolutely love watching DVD's when traveling. Adult used, as my children are not allowed to play with the DVD player. I purchased the Valor unit just over a year ago and am experiencing problems already. It did work as it's suppose to up until a week ago. Now the unit will not eject the DVD that is in there nor will it play the DVD. I will be purchasing a new Overhead DVD Player and this one will not be made by Valor. I really wish these companies would give a 3 year warranty for their products. It's obvious that nothing goes wrong when the unit is under warranty.
After I spent some time to program this remote, it worked pretty well with all my home theater devices. But buttons are too small and it is hard to press some of them. Especially if you are watching a movie at night and the lights are turned off, It is hard to intuitively press buttons without looking at the remote since they are too small and very close to each other. The buttons are also not user friendly, I mean when you press some of these buttons they are not soft press like many remotes. They don't feel good. Logitech should know better to make the remote more user friendly.I am still satisfied with this remote since I was able to put away 7 different remotes after getting this. By having your original device's remote and some time spent on programming, you could pretty much program this remote to work with any obscure device in my experience. Just wish the buttons were designed better!The software that comes with the remote could also be better and more user friendly!Update: Oct-06-2010I faced many issues after I wrote my initial remote. The screen on the remote just becomes blank with the blue light, no letters. The remote was replaced by logitech once during the warranty period. The replacement remote worked fine for few months. Again, the same issue, screen becoming blank. Now, it is out of warranty. When I googled, I found out not only this model of the logitech remote, many others have this screen problem.I will not buy a logitech universal remote again. I wish, I can change the star rating to 1, because that is what this product deserves.
I would have to disagree with all those dissing Monster cables for digital use. There are many aspects to these cables that make them worth the money other than whether they improve your signal or not.Here are some of the items that I was very impressed with:They have a tight net encasement around the cable so the cable easily glides through and around tight spaces.The cable feels like you would expect a cable to feel. There are no thin, weak, or sub-standard parts to the cable that wear or break after repeated usage.The thumb-screws on the connectors are right-sized and easier to handle than most.Plus, all the other stuff that the others claim doesn't matter such as the gas-injected extra RF shielding, the gold connectors, etc.RF interference does affect a digital signal exactly the same way it affects an analog signal, but because it is digital, it doesn't matter as much how weak the signal so long as the message being sent hasn't been lost. A weaker digital signal is still read correctly whereas a weaker analog signal might not. However if a digital signal is distorted enough that the digital message has changed, it will result in distortions in the digital picture. Depending upon the amount of interference you have, that is unlikely to occur but is possible.Bottom line is a cheaper cable will produce a just-as-good picture, but that has never been what Monster cables are about. They are about being able to get top quality cable, preventing most problems that can arise from using cheaper ones. That, and feeling good about having "more power, arrrh arrrh arrrh"!
Warning: These speakers are marketed as speakers for your TV, PlayStation, or DVD player -- not your computer. They have RCA inputs; they want you to use the enclosed RCA cable to connect the audio outputs from your TV/PlayStation/DVD directly to the speakers. This would be great in a dorm room or bedroom setting where you may not already have a stereo receiver and want better sound than what your TV is giving you.If your computer is anything like mine, you will need to get a different cord, in a "Y" shape, where the "top" of the "Y" are 2 RCA male connectors (these plug into the speakers), and the "bottom" of the "Y" is a single male headphone jack connector (this plugs into your computer). You can get one of these cable at just about any electronics store for a few bucks, but it would have been nice to have had it included out-of-the-box. I was bummed to open the box and realize that I couldn't enjoy the speakers right away. :-(All that being said, the speakers have good sound quality. I am using them in my office, and they generally sound good. However, since I am in an office, I normally keep them at a pretty low volume, and at low volumes, they sound a little weak. Once I turn up the volume a touch, they sound really good. I'm not sure that any speakers could offer me high fidelity at very low volumes, though.
You know I loved this card reader. Was easy to carry and great to use. All you need is a USB post for your laptop. I had some bad luck though---left it is a hotel room while on an extended trip and frankly don't recall which hotel room. Guess I'm in the market to buy another.
The screen did come on time and it is a good addition to my new HD projector. Good price for a 100in screen. However, the end of the pull cord plastic piece was broken. Not a really big deal but that is why I only give it 4 stars.
The pop-up RJ-45 port is screwy, and something that will eventually break. What's the point of it? Since the card protrudes from the PC anyway, what is the advantage of the end of the card being about 1 centimeter slimmer when no cable is plugged in? If you don't have a cable plugged in, you probably don't have the card plugged in anyway.
I bought these headphones because i was impressed with the specs for the cheap price. I later realized that these headphones have a cheap price for a reason. They are not durable. They do not cancel any sound. and they just all around suck. Dont not buy these headphones for any reason whatsoever. I recommend the Senneheiser 212 Pro model headphones for a much better quality and sound.
Generally works very well and a great deal for the price.Here are a few minor drawbacksOne time it locked up and had to turn the power off and on to get it to respond (this was not a faulty dvd).Does not respond to faulty dvds better than most other players. This could be done in software, but for some reason most dvd players do not seem to scan ahead enough and overcome these spots (all players do this to a minor degree - but most not enough).It appears to automatically stretch aspect ratio of some dvds to fill a 16:9 screen even when i do not want it to (it does a good job at this, just rather not have this feature).The picture quality in general of the up conversion is suberb.
I have an older Sony DVD player which I very happy with. Based on the reviews on Amazon, I bought the S90V with the hopes that it would have better compatibility with DVD+R DL disks I have burned. I also hoped to see an improvement in the picture with the upscaling. Not that the picture with my older DVD was bad, in fact, it's incredible. But I have heard so much pro and con about upscaling that I wanted to see it for myself.First, the ability to handle DL disks seems no better or worse than my older Sony. Both units had similar trouble on the same "problem" disks. No improvement.As to the scaling to 720p or 1080i, we kept flipping between component and HDMI and could see absolutely no difference at all (except for one issue). Three of looked at many scenes over and over and didn't see anything which made us perfer one another another. If there was a difference, it was very very close (our monitor was a Panasonic 50" plasma).The only thing we did see was some color banding on the HDMI feed in two scenes where there was graduated light to dark areas. This banding was NOT present in the component connection.It's a great DVD player with a wonderful picture, a sharp image with strong colors. The SACD sounded great. The only problem is that it doesn't seem to offer anything over my current two year old Sony DVD 480p player. So the player gets 4 stars (one down fo for the color banding), even though I am returning it. It just doesn't offer me a reason to keep it.
First time I purchaese thru the Amazon marketplace and not directly from Amazon, was a bit hesitant. Received many confirmaions on the purchase including from the seller. Helped buy my confidence.Excellent service. Got the battery before promissed. Exactly what I ordered. New. Packaged well. Just plugged it in.Will definately buy again.Keep up the good work.
i just received my harmony 550 today and i must say.. I am very pleased with this product. the set up is very easy to do, only took me about 15 minutes or so to get all my AV system configured. The only thing makes me mad a little bit was the CD software that came with the remote, it doesn't work with my mac! so i download it straight from logitech website, and it works perfectly. I've been playing around with the activities features! and I must say.. im very impressed! watching DVD, playing games and tv is very easy now.. with just a click of a button. No need for 3 remotes! harmony 550 does it all!
Have used these for all of my archiving of negs. Good product....not super thick, but certainly does the job. Would recommend.
A terrific item; amazingly good sound for an inexpensive portable system. An ideal solution to enjoying the benefits of XM radio in the home. I couldn't have been more pleased!
The adapter worked great on XP.I just upgraded to Vista. When the adapter stopped working, I called and found out from Linksys that it won't work with Vista, and there won't be any firmware written.
I red the reviews about this product before I bought it, but when I got it , I found the picture is not clear and seemed very rough, so I returned it. But I think the service of amazon is really good, since I didn't think it was so easy to return a product and they took care of it so quickly, so at the end I should say I am very satisfied with the purchase experience from amazon although not every product will satisfy us! thanks
I recently purchased a cannon elph and I couldn't be happier. It's already been to washington d.c. with me and it took awesome photo's of all the sights. I would recomend this camera to anyone who wants to take clean, easy pictures of the things and people they love!
I bought the Epson 2200 because I wanted a large format printer that would produce quality prints from digital images. Unfortunately the 2200 isn't the answer. Live and learn.I have tried every paper that I can find including Epson's Premium papers. Nothing works to my satisfaction.Every picture I print is dull and appears to have a thin film over top of the photo. I have tried everything I know to get rid of it. If I increase the brightness of a picture that helps somewhat to rid the film but then the picture itself suffers.I wouldn't buy another Epson product after reading and believing what was written on this product. Give me an HP or Canon any old day.
The quality of this product is outstanding. It has been thrown, dropped, and scratched yet it has yet to damage the case or the product inside. The case is still small enough to keep it very portable while allowing it to be extremely protective as well.The case is not a perfect fit for all hard drives; it is a little too large for Western Digital Passports but the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex fits perfectly. It is also able to hold a variety of adapters and cords in the small pouch.The case is well made and offers great protection for your external hard drives at a very affordable price.
Wanted to split my DTV Antenna signal to go to another DTV in the house. Barely made any difference at all only allowing reception of a few of the stronger DTV channel signals on the second DTV and no difference on the orignally connected DTV.
I have been using this cable for more than a year with no issues. This isn't for the audiophiles out there but does the job just fine!
The color and quality are fine. Problem is if you do not use the printer often, you will need to keep cleaning the heads and wasting ink. Also while the roll paper is nice feature the paper curl seems almost impossible to remove. Unless you are printing large prints and use often I would opt for something else.The HP 475 has worked great for our occassional printing and I like the fact that we can take it with us and print direct from cards on battery power.
Ok, people. First of all, the city function on this puppy (like all radios with this capability) is designed to make the radio LESS sensitive to radio signals, rather than more sensitive. The idea is that in a large city, there are going to be lots of radio stations, and the city function allows you to filter out the weaker ones that might be competing for the same frequency that a stronger station is using. Make sense?Anyway, this is actually a pretty decent radio. I bought it on clearance at Strawberries for a measly seven bucks, and for that price I have nothing to complain about.Reception is decent to very good, and the amplifier has enough power to drown out a lawnmower, which is what I bought it for.The extra bass function is a little too enthusiastic, in my opinion, but I guess that is why they invented off buttons.Overall, I would highly recommend this unit if you can find it for anything close to what I paid for it. I'd start getting a lot pickier if I had to pay list price (approx $45.00, or so) since for a little more you can start looking at MP3 players. For example, I bought a basic Rio S10 at Sam's Club for about 55 dollars.For a little radio, this one performs very well.
The sound quality -- pretty good, yes. But based on my experience, I cannot recommend this headset. First, the reception has been far from stellar, certainly not as advertised. In one house, it was reliable within the same room as its receiver, but cut out if you moved from room to room. And in my current house, it cuts out frequently even in the same room. Just turning my head is enough to drop the signal.Then the plot thickened. Two weeks ago, the headphone set stopped working. The headphone's power button became suddenly unresponsive, even after being charged for hours."No problem," i figured -- it's got a one-year warranty and I'm only 9 months into it. Except it is a problem when the LTB customer support e-mail was never replied to after more than a week.Then i tried their online customer support form ... which malfunctioned, spitting out a page-long javascript error message.So i picked up the phone and called them. their support line rolled to voice mail straight away. Tried an hour later, same thing. I left a message each time.This has gone on now for five days in a row -- me calling at least once daily and the phone rolling to voice mail and no one ever contacting me back. It's as though no one actually sits at the customer service desk.Getting desperate, today i tried to get around their unresponsiveness by calling the sales extension. And, oh what a surprise -- a quick and pleasant pick up of the sales phone! I explained my situation and the sales rep said, "no problem, let me get someone in support who can help you." I suppose you can guess what happened next, based on my rating of this product. Yep -- he had simply forwarded me to the same customer support voice mail. I left one more polite rquestion for an RMA or some actual support by e-mail or phone, and then came over here to warn the rest of you; it's a helluva lot of dough to pay for a headset that doesnt last a year and that does *really* come with a warranty after all.
This light meter is extremely simple to use. Just turn on the power, remove the rubber cap on the sensor, and place it where you want to take a reading. It doesn't get any simpler than this. The meter seems to be very repeatable as well. I recommend this meter to anyone looking for quick measurements of lighting at an affordable price.
This car charger is awesome. both ports work perfectly fine..im able to charge my phone and ipad at the same time... i recommend this product to anyone.. the price is right!!!!
This charger adaptor, while not small, is good for what it does: an extra charger for travel or another room. Would recommend at the right price.
This is the fourth Sony television that I have owned. Currently, we have a 57 inch XBR CRT Rear Projector in the home theater room, a 36 Trinitron direct view CRT in the living room, and most recently the 32 inch Bravia (subject of this review) in the master bedroom. We also recently purchased a brand new Sony T9 Cybershot camera. I have also purchased three Sony camcorders over the years. The point of the aforementioned is that Sony has always delivered quality electronics and I have stayed with their products in return.When I first purchased the 32 inch LCD Bravia everything worked very well and it appeared to be another fine product. After approximately 5 months of operation the television developed - for lack of better technical description - a pixel problem. A permanent dark splotchy image appeared on the left hand side of the screen. At first the image was hardly noticeable, but then intensified to the point that it could be readily seen in all video formats.To be fair to Sony, this is the first problem that I have experience with a new product. When I called customer support, I was told to take the TV to an authorized service center, but since there are no service centers within 30 miles of my residence, Sony offered to replace the TV with a refurbished unit. I was not pleased that my relatively new TV was going to be replaced with such a unit, but since it carried the same warranty and Sony assured me that it would appear and work like new, I agreed to the exchange.The first indication that something may be wrong is when the crew that delivered the refurbished unit told my wife that they have to come back many times to replace the units. True to their observations, I quickly experienced problems with the video input switching function, and was back on the phone with customer support. I was told to reset the TV by simply disconnecting the power and restarting it. This quick fix eliminated the problem, but now I am just waiting for it to reappear.Not happy with the performance of the refurbished unit I requested Sony to go into their "A" stock (new versus refurbished) to replace my original Bravia. This request was rejected as I was told that the model has been discontinued - keep this in mind if you are thinking about purchasing this television.I recently walked through Wal-Mart and looked at the new LCD's on display. Many less expensive sets had as good, if not better, picture then my Bravia. I am sure that Sony has also improved their LCD televisions, and will be lowering prices to hold their market share against the increasing competition. They are a good electronics company with superb engineering capabilities, but I think they have considerable room for improvement when addressing a defective product and an unhappy customer.
The driver case has two parts that are glued together, when I tried to change sleeves, the right side just fell apart, it seems the glue can't hold the case correctly..
Received the item in good condition. However, the item looks different from the picture shown. The quality is also not as good as what I would expected. Bad quality compared to the other Samsonite Bags that I have bought from the stores.
I like the mouse except for two things. the backspace button on the left side in placed too high, and the batteries need to be spapped out more often than I would like. God product though.
This is single handedly the baddest little camcorder out there.The resolution is good and when your done just plug directly in the computer for editing even comes with its own software built in...simply amazing...
With this product my search was over: I am very satisfied with the arm and the flexibility of the mechanism. It is well-constructed, employs high grade materials, and is beautifully designed.Caveat No. 1: Like other reviewers noted, the positioning mechanism requires a bit of tweaking to align with the weight and height of your monitors and/or monitor+laptop combo. Apart from two lockng keys that help to adjust the height on the single pole, there is a single compression bolt or tension rod locking nut on the swivel arm that is critical to the mechanism. It works very much like old model swivel lamps that rely on one locking knob to hold its position. You half expect the droopy lamp phenomena here but not on on this device: while the locking system can indeed be tricky to manage, the solution is to move the monitor or the laptop temporarily out of the way so that you can properly adjust the bolt or tension nut. Positioning the locking system perpendicularly and directly behind the monitor/laptop is a bit of an odd design choice.Once set in position, you can forget the swivel since the tension is now weight-adjusted. I can constantly change the height and extend the arms, with no loss of tension or inducing a recoil effect.Caveat No. 2: The reason I haven't given a 5 star rating is that there is too much movement when typing on the laptop mounted on one of the arms. The solution is to use a separate USB keyboard and mouse. I use a KVM switch that manages two laptops and uses a single keyboard, mouse and audio input/output.Caveat No. 3: While the laptop mounts are of good quality, I found the retaining springs (which is rather flimsy looking and another poor design choice) and brackets to be too short. I add a 3/4 inch thick cooling fan under the laptop which together exceeds the specs of the retaining springs and retaining bracket. Without the springs and brackets, the laptop would just slip from the mount. Not good! The work around is to reposition the springs and mount these on the cooling fan which is in turn held by the arm's mounting bracket.All in all, a great product with minor inconveniences and design compromises, which fulfills your expectations as long as you use the laptop mounted on one of the arms with a separate keyboard and mouse.
Worked just fine - my only complaint was how it cluttered the "My Computer" window with extra drive letters for each of the connection types represented on the controller.
After thoroughly breaking in this softbox, I have to say that I am very pleased with it. Sure, it looks like you're packing your own naptime equipment, but hey, who cares what you look like anyway, right?I needed something that wasn't going to block my E-TTL beam from my 580 EX II that would soften fill light, not lose a lot of light, and wouldn't be heavy or bulky to carry around. The Photoflex XTC II works great! It only loses about 1/2 stop of light (less if subject is closer to the lens), which can easily be compensated for on camera or in post when shooting in RAW, although, honestly, it often isn't even noticeable at all. The fact that it blows up to a good size then simply deflates is brilliant when it comes to keeping this thing stored and packing light. It blows up to a nice size, big enough to give you a nice size light source, but not too huge that it becomes cumbersome. It does require being velcro'd onto your flash, but this can be avoided with a very handy big fat rubber band. I use a soft no-tangle hair tie (problem solved!).As for performance, as a softbox, it will work relatively close (i.e. if you're not too far from your subject), but if you're shooting at or over 200mm (on 1.6x crop camera) and your subject fills less than 1/3 of your frame, you may want to avoid this softbox as it will spread out your light quite a bit, as it is intended to do, and your subject won't be well lit. You can compensate for this by cranking up your flash power though if need be. If you're shooting primarily E-TTL, then you'll need to be aware of how far your subject is away from the light source more acutely than with a bare flash. I use it for macro work and for providing some fill to backlit and toplit subjects with the 70-200mm f/4L on my 40D to reduce the hard light shadows inherent with bare flashes. For this purpose, it works very well. I love that it folds up so compactly too. It's very thin when deflated, and perfectly slides right into my camera bag's accessory pouch.The only reason I do not give this softbox 5 stars is simply because I don't like the kind of plug they used for this softbox. It is EXTREMELY hard to get the plug out without feeling like you're going to rip the whole thing apart. I found that the more I use it, the less of a problem this is becoming, but when I first got it, it was quite frustrating. I also believe that it is slightly overpriced. It should be around $15, not over $20.
If you would like to get shots like you may have wished for in the past, you can do it now with the SP-550UZ. The 18X zoom get you in there. I was fortunate enough, and patient enough to watch an Antalope mon with her two young ones, about six months old. I saw sone activity and focused in and got me a fantastic shot of those two young fawns dipping under mom and starting to nurse. WOW! I'll say if you want to get close, and closer, get a good camera with a large number zoom. The SP-550UZ 7.1MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilizer 18X Optical Zoom is doing it for me. It can do it for you too.
When you need a pre-made Cat5e network cable,this one gets the job done at a decent priceand with good quality. It is what they say it isand that is important these days!
This drive is excellent. You can rip a full length CD in about 5 minutes. The software package it comes with is great (Nero is far better than the Adaptec software most companies ship with). The overburn technology really works--I have yet to mess up a disc due to buffer underrun. Installation was a snap--Yamaha includes the cables you need, it runs under all popular operating systems. I don't have one bad thing to say about this drive; If I had to buy another one today, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Yamaha. Highly recommended.
I got these to help compensate for some hearing loss I've sustained that make ear buds a poor choice for me- sound quality is remarkable for on-ear type headphones, they are light weight and comfortable to wear(even in a HOT commercial kitchen). Good choice for active listeners- so far, everything from Mahler to Clifford Brown sounds great.
I purchased the S80 about a month ago (in early June 2006) for a trip to the American Southwest. I did a fair amount of web-based research and opinion gathering before making the purchase. I'm submitting this review from Albuquerque, NM, mid-trip. So far, I'm very pleased with the S80 and would highly recommend it! The resolution is fantastic! Colors seem true to life. 2.8 mm wide angle very useful out here, as you might imagine. Very sturdy with possible exception of USB port cover. The camera does have some "weight" to it, which I prefer since the camera feels more stable when shooting. I've taken several hundred images so far--most of them are great! I still haven't mastered all of S80's available bells and whistles, but am looking forward to experimenting with these. I expect to have this camera a long time. Given that one can purchase telephoto and wide angle lenses for this camera, the next best thing beyond the S80 would be to upgrade to a digital SLR camera. Note to potential buyers: Do yourself a favor and get a 1 or 2 megabyte memory card up front. You'll probably want to shoot with high resolution so as to exercise the option to crop images later on. Also, get a second battery. The battery life for this camera is very satisfactory, but it's always best to have backup. I find I am switching to the second battery towards the end of each long day of sightseeing and photo taking.
Excellent camera. Easy to use especially with the VHS adapter.
If there was some extra padding on the bottom of the case and a choice of colors, then I would have rated this case with 5 stars. The case has plenty of room for the Garmin 330C, windshield mount, and power cord in the center compartment. There are extra zippered compartments for storing keys, sun glasses, etc. If you have the same model then I am sure you will be very satisfied.
This product performs as expected, used for lens protection withminimum photographic distortion or impact. Does the job.
I feel like humanity took a step backward by switching to DTV when I mess with the wires on this stupid antenna. Two years ago we purchased a 32" JVC LCD TV for my father in law. The built in antenna picked up many channels on its own with one simple sweep of the spectrum. A year later I bought a small 19" TV for our kitchen only to discover it couldn't receive anything. So I bought this antenna. Things I hate about it:- It's always on, so its a power vampire- clunky power transformer takes up space on your outlet- extra wires to manage for a wall mounted TV which is supposed to be clean and inconspicuous- And the biggie: poor reception!I was told it was omnidirectional but it isn't. My wife hates it because when we are cooking dinner the TV goes in and out and we can't find the right reception. We've resorted to putting the antenna on the window sill, draping power cords across what was intended to be an uncluttered counter top in order to receive intermittent TV. The only thing this has done for us is give us (occasional) channels when we previously had none.Don't waste your time.
Great earphones. I bought these for air travel and they did not disappoint. Almost all background noise is blocked due to their earplug style configuration and the sound is superb. I do not use the included PTH adapter as I have little to no difficulty removing/installing these earphones to speak to flight attendants and I like to remain as electronic free as possible when traveling. I have traveled with many styles of headphones (most requiring batteries for noise canceling which these do not) and none have proven themselves to have the sound quality, comfort and compactness of these earphones. There are many more adapters and configurations available than I will probably ever use but as someone that never throws away a neat connector, adapter or gadget - this earphone package is simply awesome. The wires feel a bit flimsy and I expect to have issues with them over time as others have commented in their posts; otherwise I would have rated at 5 stars.
This CD Player excedes my expectations,the sound and ease of control is excellent. It is like having your own juked box at home. I would definitely recommend this product to others.
I just want to say, that power supply for this radio isn't problem - you can use power adapter from Sony PSP or Sony E-Reader. The size is smaller, than original. The voltage is universal - from 100 to 240 Volts. Works perfect. The price for such adapter (brand new) is about 5$ on EBay and 4$- 12$ on Amazon.
I have owned the Bixolon SRP-275 printer for 7-months and have never gotten it to print more than 2-times in any given setting. Connected to my Business Edition Dell Latitude D830 traveling between home and trade shows this printer always needs to be reinstalled and hardly ever works and you can't get any support from the company. I would suggest buying anything except Bixolon printers.
I cannot believe this item was 10 feet short. I mean if it was a feet or two I could imagine it was a manufacturing mishap, but you can just visually notice if %10 of the roll is missing. This is just a scam! Shame on you Amazon if you do not punish a manufacturer that is cheating your customers so apparently and causes so much wasted time, trouble and money.
They look cool, but the sound quality is just not there. Spend your money on the Sennheiser px100. For about the same price (or cheaper) you can have awesome sound reproduction. Trust me, the difference is very noticeable.
I bought a router extender recently and it did not come with a patch cable to attach to my existing router. So on Amazon I went, scored this for much less than I would have paid at a local shop and got it in two business days with Amazon prime. Its a basic cable, it works perfectly.
If you take the camera outside in cold weather,(very short time) you won't be able to shoot. Battery won't operate. Go back inside, take battery out and reinstall, the camera works again.
Received a a Christmas gift and it is just what I expected. All of the features that I was looking for at the right price. Keeping the wires hidden is the greatest drawback. I would definitely like a wireless system some time in the future.
I haven't been able to get wireless reception in the family room of our house. We have a wireless router connected in the 2nd floor of our home and the family room is on the 1st floor at the opposite end of the house. The signal was just too weak to get an internet connection.After trying long range wireless routers, to no avail, I happened upon the reviews of this product. I figured it couldn't hurt to give it a try. It was relatively easy to set up once I figured out the configuration on my laptops. Setting up the actual plug-ins took about 2 minutes and about an hour to get the configuration on my laptops. I didn't have as easy of a time as many of the other reviewers but once I figured it out I couldn't be happier. My problem was that I didn't realize that it would be a different wireless name then my other connection from the other router. Once I figured that out it was smooth sailing.It works like a charm and I now have full strength signal to the laptop all over the house. Well worth the money!
I received this item as a christmas gift and was surprised at how small it is. It is slightly heavier than the RIO 35S player or the smaller ones but note that this has a tad more features than the other ones. It comes in at approx 3 ounces without batteries. With batteries, it still a bit lighter than more cellphones and smaller, too.PROS:1) Can act as storage for other files. It will just show up as a removeable drive in XP without driver installation much like most Digital cameras. Drag and drop ease in storing files unlike some MP3 players that cannot do that2) No proprietary software or drivers. The disadvantage of players like RIO's is that you have to use their Jukebox software to transfer music. This forces you to have the software with you when you need to bring it to another PC to load MP3s.3) Firmware upgrades. I just received my player and I immediate upgraded the firmware with ease (drag and drop!) and got new features instantly after I rebooted.4) Compactflash storage. The cheapest of all portable solid state storage and most expandable ones. It can accept Type I/II and Microdrives allowing it to take up to 2 GB of music --- READ: no skip music unlike the hardrive based ones like IPOD, or the other JUKEBOXes.5) Feature rich: Shuffle, 5 EQ controls + 1 custom EQ, large display, and automatic sorting.CONS:1) Flimsy controls. Felt like they were saving a little bit on the components.2) Compactflash loading slot - They should some kind of mechanical door for the CF slot because like other people said, it feels like it's a bit too flimsy and could break.3) USB 1.1 slow transfer --- way slower than USB 2.0 which is why I'll end up buying a USB 2.0 Complactflash reader writer for less than ten bucks.4) Manual - I wish they had put more stuff in the manuals for people that are less technical.Overall, This player is solid, very easy to use, light enough for me to buy an armband and hook this up with so I can run with it! Hope this review helps.
So I decided to buy this after looking at numerous other docks and speakers out there for my ipod touch 4g, but decided to go for this one because of its low price and high ratings.The bass could definitely be better. Some of the songs that I played did not sound that good due to this.Also, I have a gel flex-case on my ipod and though it doesn't add too much to the size of it, it wouldn't fit on the ipod touch insert dock. It seemed to fit okay without the case..but I wish I didn't have to take it off every time.Sometimes it can also be a struggle to insert the ipod correctly and to take it off... I'm not only worried I might mess up the dock, but my ipod too.Overall I am pretty satisfied with my purchase. It's a simple docking speaker, and it's cheap with good quality.
I bought this for my Treo 700wx without doing my homework. It did not work. The Treo doesn't read above 2G. I ended up using it to store all of my music from my PC, and it worked great. The price is right and has a lot of memory. It wasn't a wasted purchase.SanDisk 8 GB SDHC Memory Card SDSDB-8192-A11( Retail Package)
The quality is great at 1 or 2 hr mode however I find the quality unaceptable at 4hr or higher.If you use DVD-rw I have found the quality improves using verbatim 4x media as opposed to memorex 2x.The unit does get very hot during recording which is not a good sign of a long lasting machine. Also blank media life expectancy has been rated to be lower when discs are exposed to exessive heat.There is no 3hr mode or any in-between quality modes it's 1,2,4,6,8,10 - the 8 and 10 hr modes cannot be finalized to be fully DVD player compatible, however I would not condsider thoes modes anyway since 4hr mode looks rather bad. If you have a 2hr 30 min movie you will have to record using the 4hr mode. I find the unit great at recording 2hrs and under. The price for what you are getting is decent, although I have heard from another tekkie review site that this unit is not actually made by Toshiba?
The quality is very poor..cheap quality plastic is used.Made a loud whirling sound when inserted in the tape.The sound was louder than the music being played.On top of this, it stopped working in 2 weeks of minimal usage.Money gone waste...really poor
I bough this one for a while i could buy a nice iPod and i have had it for more than one year, it is more practical than my iPod, i love it because i am not superconcern if i drop it (it is very resistent but also very very light), i place it in my pocket of my pants or in my cell phone pocket, in my wallet or my purse and it is not heavy at all, it goes very good. The sound is not as good as an apple iPod, but it is still very very good. Bateries last fairly and the price is wonderful. What i really like more than anything else is that i can take information or music to and from my mac or my pc and it is very easy to handle, i can take or drop music from one computer to another very easly as i can not do it with my iPod. I have the quantity of music that i decide depending on what flash drive i am bringing with me. The manual is useless... but you will learn by yourself
The 60 minutes is perfect for the mom on the go with two small children. It is ready to go and it fits in my purse or diaper bag. I have caught cute video of my kids on the go and at home.
Short and sweet review... this is a great cable and I was very surprised at the quality. I use it to trigger my strobes in my studio. Buy it
Got a good price for the product and decent service, although was not advised of shipping information, so could not track it properly.
Remote works only occasionally for me, and at random times it prompts me for the parental level password, when Parental controls are disabled.. very poor controls.. I will spend a little more and get a real DVD player.
Very nice great quality.Belkin quality never fails.I would recommend this highly.Very nice ends and flexible great price and fst shipping.
It is basically an up graded model of the Sony MZR-30, but not as good as the MZR-50.
Looks great on the book case. Easy to read all windows during the day. Not easy to read at night in low light because of the angle, I sit below it.
This Flat-Panel LCD TV is really a great value for the price we paid.... It has a clear picture and we just have it sitting on the edge of our breakfast table where we can easily view it and it doesn't take up much space at all. We may eventually purchase an additional one for use in a guest room. Would highly recommend it..............
I'm on my second pair of these after my first pair wore out after two years. Shure replaced them for me no questions asked. I've even given a pair to my mother as a gift after she complained about how horrible her iPod earbuds were.They won't last forever which might be obvious from my first paragraph but that's why these are great. Compared to many other in ear monitors these don't have the best performance but for a pair I'd carry with me every day and risk dropping, stepping on or snagging, for the price of these ($55-100 depending on vendor) you can't go wrong. Bass is a bit bloated and there is some lost clarity in the upper midrange and treble but overall performance is admirable for a pair in this price range. You won't find better without spending considerably more. The case these come with is also better than the kind some other brands provide.
my camcorder uses DVD-R, so this was a good choice for me. In the three packs that I have used so far, I did find 1 defective DVD, but that was it. Considering what you are paying for an industry respected product, its not bad at all. Had no configuration problems with the camcorder either.( cannon DC230). Just put it in and record!
This item was just exactly as described. The picture frame was beautiful. The quality of this item is described in consumer reports and it was truly as described along with amazon's description. I am very satisfied with amazon's price, since, they were the cheapest of many online services. I will order again from amazon."They are amaz-oning"
I purchased this dock to allow me to play my itunes music on my home stereo and it is a nice addition to my system. It is sturdy and well built, does what it is supposed to.
This product is the best. Metra is the only company that makes this product and it actually fits properly. It is a must buy over any other.
I purchased this bag about 3 weeks ago. I think it's great! The removeable pockets in the back allow you to use what in most bags is unuseable space as that is where the telescoping handle is. I also love the additional laptop bag that is included inside, no more carrying a big bag around just take it out and go! (although adverstised as a 15.4" bag I found the extra bag was a little large for my 15.4" laptop) I love the contour shape as it allows the bag to fit more easliy to my side making it easier to handle. And the contoured padded shoulder strap is a plus, it doesn't slide off of my shoulder like most do. The oversized wheels are great too! The only issue I have is the telescoping handle is a little difficult to pull out and push back in. Overall it's a great bag.
I like the sound & wireless option BUT this system had fritzed out on me during parties as well as general listening and no combo of actions has gotten it back on track. Also when they work, the speakers loose the connection randomly, then it returns in seconds or minutes.VERY much a BUMMER!They are truely too good to be true.
You know, The camera is only 3.1 mega pixels, has pretty much basic features, and is just a point and shoot type camera... but.... this camera is great.This was my first digital camera. It took fabulous pictures. Please note that on occassion, I would take a picture and it would look like someone smeered vaseline on the picture, but I found that turning the camera off than back on again solved the problem.Many pictures have been blown up and are on my wall. This is a great camera for up to 10x12's. I had no problems for these sizes at all.It doesn't take the greatest pictures in near dark low light conditions, I'd say that 6 out of 10 of my dark shots turned out with low noise.I really love this camera and use it to this very day. When this camera was a little over a year old, I purchased a nikon 8700 and one year later, the nikon...which was taken great care of, is rendered useless. This know almost 3 year old camera is still tiking away producing great photos. Even after heavy heavy abuse... This thing is solid!!!Conclusion:Fabulous beginner point and shoot camera with easy to use basic menues. Great short clip video capabilities. Clear Crisp pictures and awesome color. Very close to actual color. Sufficient resolution for fabulous pictures... I will post some of my pictures in a few days.... This camera is mega awesome... durable... and reliable............ Wish they made higher end cameras as well..........I rated a 4 out of 5 due to the very occasional blurred/smeared problem that happened only about once every 300 pictures, and the fact that the lowlight capabilities are a little... just a little disappointed.. over all I highly recommend!!!!! If I could give 4 and 3/4 stars that is what I would rank this camera as, but I can't so it gets a 4/5.....
Great recorder. Small and light. Easy to operate. Choice of military or am/pm time. Sliding the hold button on the side kills the display to conserve the battery. I use it to record notes and the playback volume and clarity are fine. Five stars to Olympus.
the frist one did not work well, and now the second pair does not work well. very cantankerious, very. works when it wants to.
The LiDE 30 is not a great scanner. I am disappointed with the product. I would return it but Amazon doesn't pay for return shipping costs.The design of the scanner is pretty good. It is slim and does not require a power cord. It has three specific autorun buttons on the scanner. However, it would be better to have only one button that opened the main menu. The scanner can be stood and used on its side. The scanner is slow, but fast enough for occcasional use. Legal size pages do not fit on the scanner. Tech support by phone is very good and accessible. Web based tech support is weak.My main complaint is that the driver for Windows XP is very poor. It is not compatible with the Windows XP built-in scanner wizard. The scanner does not show up as a device in the &quot;My Computer&quot; menu. The driver does not work well with networked printers. The driver will not accept a networked printer as the default printer. Overall, the driver and software are clumsy.
I ordered 2 of these PDUs to run some sound equipment at church.The outlets are laid on their side and are fairly well spaced, I haven't ran into any trouble plugging in power supplies or regular plugs.LEDs are kind of bright and all 3 are on when in operation, but that's not a big deal for me.Nice heavy power chord, about 6-8 ft long I didn't measure.**20 amp outlet required, 1 plug side ways and the other regular** - **&lt;that with a ground**
These ear phones have no adjustment options, so unless your head is quite large, these will be uncomfortably loose fitting and distracting should you move your head.
This tripod is good if you need it in a tight spot. It will work; just don't tip your camera at an angle. My camera (Panasonic FZ7) will tip it very easily, but the FZ7 is an dSLR like, so it is bigger than most compacts.This is one piece, keep in mind. Nothing like a full sized tripod.Don't think this is the gorrilapod - barely like it! The tripod is flexible... but not too flexible. It's a pain to make the legs more too much.After all this being said, I still give it 4 stars. I knew what I was buying, as you should too after reading these reviews. If you want high quality and price, go with the gorrilla pod. I wish I could, but this was soo much cheaper.As a tripod, it works. You don't have to use it just as a tripod too. If you hold your camera and the tripod, you can stabilize your camera more than just holding your camera.If you can, go for the better quality. For the rest of us, this will do.
this cooler is great my laptop remains only slightly warm even after hours of gaming. the cooler is very quiet on low and makes a little noise on high setting, this noise s due to the airflow not the fans themselves showing a nice flow of air form the cooler. the usb cord could be better but if your careful with it it will last.-Pros--aluminum top helps move more heat away form laptop-very quiet and good airflow-pulls air away from laptop which i believe is more efficient(at least for my laptop it is)-two speed settings both low and hi cool well.(i'm using macbook pro its an aluminum unibody so any airflow helps cool well plastic laptops may need more airflow)-tip: make sure your laptop does not suck in air from the bottom. if it does buy something else.-sturdy-cons--usb cord kinda cheap-area for usb cable has a door that doesn't work very well.-really bright blue LED(can be covered with electrical tape)
Pros: nice design. Cool-looking. Easy to use. Provides a good protection to the camera.Cons: a little bit bulkier than I had expected; yet hardly can it be smaller. Would look weird to put it on your belt.
The battery was just as I expected. It was what I needed for a price I couldn't believe. Good work.
I just got this TV and can't keep my eyes off of it. The picture quality rivals sets four times the amount I paid for it. I own two top of the line LCD TVs and neither comes close to this in picture. In my opinion, this set rivals plasmas in picture quality. Very happy with the TV. While it is true that non-HDTV stations are a little grainy-- it is not that big of a deal and is the same situation you would find with any HD TV. I still think the picture quality is excellent.
Superb sound for the TV/Stereo listener and/or hearing impaired. Comfortable headsets for the long program. :))
This radio does what it claims to be able to do. Fidelity is good and it pulls in the stations. Moderately easy to set up.
The overall quality of this item is good. It is what I have come to expect from Logitech. The mouse is very resposive easy to install and use. I like havin the media contols at my fingertips on the numberpad also. My only draw back is the low profile keys, I am a little too fat fingered for them However since it is desgined to be low profiled for packing up wiht your laptop, what are you gnna do right? Still not enough for me to drop the rating from 5 to 4. In addtion the battery life is incredible. Both tools have on/off switches and despite the fact that I leave them on regulary the batteries stay alive a LOOONG time. Very happy with this purchase.
I got this SD card to act as extra memory for my Wii because the official SanDisk Wii SD cards are over priced and this one works just fine, better than fine. It's a SanDisk so you know it's good. I bought this in conjunction with a card reader so I can freely move pictures and other content from my Wii to the PC with ease.
generally, i like it. there's a slot for money, a clear pocket for cards, and another pocket. i do have a few complaints, though.1. it's just *barely* big enough to zip up with my visor inside (this makes zipping a bit of a task). plus the zipper is a little on the stiff side, which could be good for keeping the thing in, but makes it difficult to zip up.2. i have a springboard module (soundsgood mp3 player) and it's exceedingly difficult to fit the cover on with the player in. the mp3 player is *almost* flush with the visor, but is just a tad larger. if you have a springboard that protrudes from your visor, this case will not work for you unless you want to keep your springboard separately somewhere else while using the case.3. related to #2, syncing is a pain b/c you have to take the visor out. i even cracked my clear visor hardcover in the process (good thing handspring is going to send me one for free).in a nutshell: if you have a springboard module that sticks out of your visor at all, you will not be able to keep it in you visor while using this case. zipping is not easy. other than that, it's small and functional and just a bit geeky too. enjoy!
I spent a great deal of time researching a home theater system that fit my requirements. Online reviews were the single largest source of information and the biggest input to my decision. I'm hoping this review will aid someone in the same manner in the future.First, a few words about my situation - we have a largish (20 X 20 X 25) family room with a 50 inch DLP (a Samsung HL-R5067W) in a corner. The room has large floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the right side, solid walls on two sides, and an open back, which overlooks the kitchen area. In short, a difficult acoustic situation. I needed a system that could fill this large space with sound, yet be crisp enough for dialogues. Plus, this was going to be our main music system as well, so it had to do a good job with music CDs and MP3s, with a large mix of genres and styles.Since this is the family room (roamed by our curious 2 yr old, with spillover noise from the kitchen etc), we didn't want to spend the world either. The understanding was that we'd budget about $1000 for this system, reserving the future 'media room' for the _really_ good system.Other requirements were: speakers should be medium sized (not as small as bose, but not large either), preferably in silver.As mentioned earlier, I looked at many systems online, ranging from HTIB systems (Home Theater in a Box) to separate speakers that ran to hundreds of dollars each. We went to Best Buy, Flanners, American etc to listen to some setups, comparing Denon, Yamaha, Sonys and eventually this Onkyo set.This Onkyo set has almost a 'perfect' review everyplace you see them online. That's what really made me take notice. And when I actually listened to them at American TV, they beat everything comparable, and then some. So we bought them online (from Vanns.com, actually), and haven't regretted them for a moment.They do have a couple issues - one, and this is highly subjective, is that I don't care for the stainless steel top, bottom and linings (a little too flashy for our taste). They are a little on the large side, with the subwoofer being pretty big. Also, more importantly, you'll need a few tweaks to get them to play up to their full potential. But that's about it.As many others have attested before me, the sound from movies will change your movie reviews, and to really top it all, Dave Matthews sounds like he's pretty much sitting in my family room (well, I'm exaggerating, but only a little). The subwoofer is beyond good - it produces a low rumble that's almost visceral.I paired these speakers with an Onkyo TX-SR574S receiver, and the results are delightful. You will need a good receiver so that you can change the sound levels and distance to different speakers individually. I needed to do that before they started sounding really good. You also will need good, thick speaker cables. Not Monster cable - they are a waste of money - but good (16 gauge at least) speaker wire and a better subwoofer cable than what comes with the set.The entire set cost me about $700, including $100 for good cables. So we have $300 left over for a HTPC I'm building.And now for the most important measure of all - my wife, who hates sci-fi movies, sat through 'The Fifth Element' from the beginning to the end, including the credits. This one's a keeper.
I have always been a pc girl, even though i've work on macs for years. what i liked about this is i could hook it up to, and actualy share my pc's peripherals. i have two towers (this and a dell compact) but one monitor, keyboard and mouse. with a share switch and a simple key shortcut i can go back and forth between the two systems. plus, i found it to be very affordable.as far as performance this little guy is a powerhouse. i did actually buy it with 512mb ram and upgraded to 1g. it worked out cheaper. i have a huge music library on it, and use my adobe programs all the time. no slow photoshop on this bad boy.oh, and it is quite a looker.
This product does exactly what it says it does and for a very reasonable price. I'm delighted with the value-for-price.
This soft case has come in very handy to hold my flash memory devices. The part is sturdy and holds 6 standard size USB flash memory devices. The part arrived in good condition and quickly. It makes it especially handy for trips as I can listen to more music than drive time. This technology is much better than a case to carry 100 CD's. I bought 2 cases and look forward to filling them up. I would recommend this product.
this won't break down like other cheap inverters, great for using laptops in cars, definitely would recommend this to others
Box Wave:I am really disappointed.I have two issues with your product.It has a strong pungent odor. It smellslike a can of strong cleaning fluid tipped over.Second concern is how much weightit adds to the kindle 3 Keyboard.With your cover the total weight is one pound.Your cover is bulky and makes it cumbersome to hold.There is a large bubble on the Crocodile surface;sloppy workmanship without quality control.I now know why you don't have an 800 number.
I bought this off amazon back in 2005 or 2006. It is still in my canon Digital Rebel to this Day and is working flawlessly after thousands of pictures!
Cannon..... I think not. Try Sony. You will be happy, Save money, And have a better product, That takes better photo's. - Cannon, can you say shutter freeze?????????" your products under $3000.00 are garbage. and there it is..........
Using a 128Mb media card and NiMH batts, I've taken many good and more than a few great photos indoors and out with my PDR-M25 since I bought it 4 years ago. I've certainly gotten my money's worth out of it many times over. As an earlier reviewer put it, the M25 does very well what it was designed to do. The bad news is that a week ago my little pal started asking me whether I wanted to format the media card which it had never done before and which I hadn't removed even once since I installed it 3 yrs ago. When I click "yes" it says "card error". Has anyone run into this problem?
Makes my pictures look magical. I had been saving this filter specifically for Christmas, and I managed to get some great shots of the tree with the lights. It gave a very nice ambiance to the photots.
This product is like a Apple product. It has lots of cool features, and it is easy to use. However it breaks easy and there is no way to self repair. For example once the screen goes out of alignment the product is useless unless you send it in for repair $$$!
This is a great keyboard for the mac. It is wireless bluetooth. I bought it with a mac mini and it will connect without any problems. The size is good, easy to type on. You can get a better price on this than the mac brand key boards and it is probably better. Macally is the best brand you can get if you don't want to spend money on the over priced mac keyboard, mice and other items.
My company just purchased 20 of these units to use for a deployment of MacBook Airs that will need to have an image pushed out via DeployStudio. We purchased this unit based on the posting here using them as a test. [...]After receiving the units and attempting to netboot the unit was not able to connect. Trying to boot the device while connected to a switch that was then connected to an AirPort Extreme that then had the server also plugged in would not boot with this device. I tested with out the Procurve, plugging everything into the AirPort Extreme and it would netboot fine. I connected another switch and plugged the server and MacBook Air into the switch and it did work in that configuration also.I am taking a star off due to the sorry Tech Support from Belkin. When I said netboot all a heard after that was that it was a netbook I was trying to make work and that just made the call worthless for finding the real issue.
The good:* It is small and doesn't take too much space on the back of my ipod. And I can actually fit my Classic ipod into an arm band without having to unattach the clip* The stickers included are pretty cool and spice up my iphone in a nice way* When the clip unattaches itsef from the ipod, it clips back pretty easily and actually stays onThe bad:* The clip, while laying in my purse, unattaches itself once in a while* It takes a bit time to get used to wrapping headphones around the clip as it takes a bit longer than wrapping them around the ipod itselfOverall, I would definitely recommend the product to those who are tired of breaking the headphones or having them untangle all the time.
BR>Never pricing the items in a store I thought it would be a good deal. Found out it wasn't. The bag was too small, the tripod to flimsy. Went to a local department store and bought a leather bag, twice the size and a very sturdy tripod with more options for the same price. In my opinion this product was over priced.
The lens itself I can't really say much about because it doesn't actually fit my Olympus E-volt 410. It shipped and was received very quickly from Red Hot Buys and I would definitly do business with them in the future...it isn't their fault that the product doesn't fit! ;)
It responded to my expectations.The camera was used, but I knew about in advance.Technically, it is perfectly OK, but has a few minor flawsI think I've done a good deal
I was excited at the prospect of buying a neat, self-contained package at such a reasonable price. Boy, was I mistaken! First, the total unit weighs a ton, so forget about sending it back. But why would you want to send it back? It has such a sleek design, right? And 370 watts of power!! And a pretty neat design, with the amplifier actually within the subwoofer, and the speakers are wired from the subwoofer, as well. But that's about the only good thing I can say about it. Why? Because first off, you know you have to buy a dvd player to go with it. That's okay. But there is no dvd player that I have been able to find that has an output for audio, video, front speakers, subwoofer, and rear speakers. That's right. In order to use this unit, your dvd player is required to have five outputs. Since none do, you wind up with front speakers only. Not much better than a stereo TV alone. The subwoofer will not work because there is no subwoofer output on a dvd player. Pretty lame. So this unit is not surround sound, it is not home theater, and it will cost you big time to send it back to Amazon, or wherever. Avoid it like the bird flu !!
My first order was defective, so they sent a replacement as expected. The second one, which came 18 days later, was also defective. I called to inquire on a refund and after getting nowhere with the customer service rep (the 3 times I called they were all obnoxious), I asked to speak to a supervisor (Alan) who was rude, argumentative and constantly interrupted me to the point I had to ask him to let me finish! He said I would have to pay return shipping and I should be grateful that they were "nice" in sending the replacement for free. He said that he's taking a loss in this and that it's not his responsibility for selling defictive merchandise. I told him they should stand behind the products they sell and that when their company speaks of the 3 S's, the first being Service, they don't know how to deliver it. Do yourself a favor... pay a little more money to buy your items from a quality vendor! He didn't even care when I told him he wouldn't be getting a good review on Amazon!
i had done a lot of research on headphones and such (i am no expert by any sense. i'm a high school student). I take the bus daily to and from school which is a horribly boring commute.I bought these headphones and they solved the whole problem. the engine of the bus was not to be heard and i was not disturbed by anything. i really liked the choice of 3 different sizes although nobody has big enough ears to sport the "large" size. the headphones are very easy to clean and fit on like nothing is in your ear. I have had my headphones for 1 year + and i am very amazed that it has gone through so much wear and tear.The case that comes with it is pure garbage. The reason why i rated this item a 4 is that the treble is horrible on these headphones and that they always get tangled and should have made something in order to prevent the tanglingI bought a long cord version of this product so i dont have any problems about the length. it is just right. the bass is killer and most of the music i listen to is bass heavy so i really like these.i recommend these headphones to those who want to close themself off the world and listen to bass heavy music or go running a lot because they never fall off unless someone pulls them off.
I purchased this for my MA class lectures. It comes with a stereo micophone, which is nice...but when you plug it in, it automatically makes recordings in HQ mode. Don't use it unless you need to. The sound in SP mode is very acceptable if you only need to record voice conversation, and it can record for over 3 hours, which was perfect for me. The best part is the fact that you are not dealing with mini-tapes and, even better, you can download it to your PC as a .WMA file. Very compact, and the docking station is nice for downloading on to your computer through a USB port. With a little practice, working with the program to get the files loaded onto my PC seemed easy. I found this is certainly worth the money if you are looking for a digital recorder. Good sound quality and ease of use.
My husband received this as a gift from his office for doing a good job on some project he was working on...so it's actually more his than mine (that's why I want another one).Now, I'm not a very technically savvy person, yet this is fairly easy for me to use. All you have to do is load your CD's on to it using the Apple software from your computer or you load songs from Itunes . It takes no time at all and it stores a ton of songs (120 I think). As for the unit itself, it couldn't get any easier. There's one switch that either turns it off, on, or shuffle. Then on the front has the volume, skip and pause buttons. Very easy and basic.I personally don't really need a fancy display window or anything like that because I like all the songs I put on there. I admit, if for some reason I did have a hankering to listen to one specific song it would be rather annoying trying to scroll through and find it, but that's a rarity with me.It still amazes me how small this thing is. It's almost too small in fact. I'm not the most organized person in the world and it would be very easy for this thing to get lost; heck, I loose packs of gum this size all the darn time...then that's $70.00 out the window. So far, it's been pretty durable even though it's so small, but I can see the possibility of it breaking as being pretty high.My only complaint about the unit itself is I wish it came in different colors like the other iPods do. But hey, that's just a cosmetic thing. The unit as a whole works great and is pretty affordable for what you get out of it.
I needed a new monitor for my new Sony Vaio. I checked out a few at places like Best Buy, Circuit City, Staples etc. I thought I wanted the Samsung until I saw it side by side with the LG. No comparison! Great moniter, Great price, easy setup.
Perfect to keep my Blackberry Pearl in with my wallet while kayaking. It looks like it would also fit other size BBs and iphones.
My Janome Memory Craft 300E Embroidery Machine needed a Compact Flash Card Adapter to use in the machine's card slot. The manufacturer recommended a Sandisk Adapter for use with the Sandisk FlashCard. The first place I look for needed items is Amazon. Found what I needed - the price was right & the service was fast. Thanks!
We have had many wireless headphones. Sony headphones are the easiest and the best ones to use. You just put them on the cradle when you're done using them, and they charge up for the next time. I like the fact that there isn't an "on/off" button. Just put them on, and the headphones go on.
I just had another disappointment with some other IEMs that were around fifty bucks; the cable broke after only a few months of light usage and could not repaired even with soldering. I like good sound but I'm not confident to say how much a particular quality of sound is worth, especially without comparison. But I don't care how good the sound is, if they last six months or a year, it's a bad set and I don't want to hear of the company again.What made me go for Etymotic Research are those reviews down here that give five stars to the product after ten years of usage and - and this is a huge point for me - the reports of excellent customer service by Etymotic Research, who will easily help, even after expiry of the two year warranty. Like most people, I'd love to get all my gear from one reliable company whose values I can depend on and identify with for the rest of my life. And I'd be happy to pay more for that. But so far I have found only very few in the electronics world. Imagine books or furniture were as badly manufactured as electronics...Having been annoyed by the flimsiness of most IEMs, I feel sturdiness is a number one priority. On that count, I'm more reassured by the reviews here than impressed by the design of the ER-4P. The lower part of the cable is a little stronger than most IEMs, the upper part and all 'joints' are as unprotected as they usually are. I chose to band-aid all stress points with band-aid anyway and I treat them like a baby. Let's see if they last...The sound is impressive, as you should expect. One thing that massively takes away from the enjoyment, though, is the contact sound on the upper part of the cables if you walk. It is VERY dominant. I wrap the cable around my neck but these IEMs are really not made for walking with. They're great if you're sitting still, as the fit and the noise cancellation are exemplary. What worries me a little is that Etymotic advertises itself as a research company but in ten years of producing these IEMs has not found a solution to this annoying problem that everybody is complaining about and other IEMs simply don't have. The curious thing is that the lower part of the cable (before the split towards the two IEMs) does not communicate touch. In other words, all these scientists would have to do is to isolate the upper parts in the same way... I presume, this is a problem with academics who research in laboratories rather than in the street...If you have found good ways to prevent that cable sensitivity, I'd be grateful if you could post them here as comments; links are also welcome.
I replaced a cheap monopole 'comes-with' FM antenna for a new receiver with this rabbit ear model. Was getting hiss on my favorite classical music station with that simple straight wire. Now the station comes in crystal clear. Now I have to order two more - one for a TV and one for another FM receiver in a different room. Great buy.
I am very pleased with this pocket radio. I previously had a Sony Walkman. I primarily use my radio while hill jogging. The hill has communication antennas and the Sony would intermittently loose stations and produce static. No such problem with the Sangean. The quality of the sound is excellent, although I have substituted inexpensive head phones for the ear bugs provided. The only issue I have is that the memory buttons are very small and placed close together and it is easy to mistakenly press two buttons at the same time. I also like small light weight design. I highly recommend this product.Trekkerman
I have searched long and hard for a suitable digital camera for both my work and for pleasure. I almost bought a couple of $350+ cameras until I came across the refurbished Nikon L1. After careful examination and evaluation of its capabilities, I opted for it and frankly I am thrilled!First, the L1 is small but heavy enough to make you feel you are holding a nice piece of electro-machinery. It also looks very nice (like a Nikon!). But all this is nothing compared to everything that it does, and so well. Where can you find a high quality x5 optical zoom (complemented, if you wish, with a x3 digital zoom) for UNDER $100? In addition, the LCD viewer is large and clear (You just need to get used to the fact that it is also your view finder), the menus are simple, clear, straightforward, and offer amazing possibilities. I am in the Art business : this camera gives me ultra-crisp 300 dpi pictures 18"x24" ! I am also a glider pilot and this small wonder gives me unforgettable images of the world we love. AND, after adding a $15 1Gig SD card, I can actually film almost one hour of video with sound...I have other cameras and I used to even forget them at home or in the car, now I'm looking for every opportunity to use my new Nikon and I keep it at hand - that says a lot about this gem. All this for less than $100 and with a 1 year Warranty. Being 'refurbished' by Nikon, it came with the latest software update already installed and sparkling new! I'm so glad I did my home work!
It's great for purposes stated in the title of this review, I will anex pictures so they can speak for themselves, go look em up under my username. I also take underwater pics with it, I like it so far. When im ready for a 1,000 USD slr camara, I'll be very confident for i will have mastered the basics with this one. For the creative devourer in need to digest all around him/her, this cam rocks. PLus, the price is only 120 something, go buy a more exzpensive 300-500 one and see how the results are practically the same...Seriously compare the pictures from other reviews of much more expensive cameras then come back and see how the difference is but a stark one...I'll try to post more pics in time...
DO NOT BUY a Magnavox universal remote for your DVD Player.Buy a more reliable brand. Seriously, you will be sorry you bought this.In fact, eventually, you'll feel like smashing this piece of **** into pieces.Try ordering the actual remote made for your DVD player from its manufacturerThey might work fine for a TV or VCR. But for a DVD player,the MENU FUNCTION is a shoddy, inoperable, unreliable waste of money.If you enjoy sitting there pressing the Menu function over & over forseveral minutes trying to set up your program, only to realize that theremote won't select some DVD set-ups, then, hey, buy it.I purchased an open-box Sony DVD Player at Best Buy, marked downbecause there was no remote. So I bought this Magnavox universal remote.It works fine for basic functions: STOP, PLAY, PAUSE, etc.But for choosing set-up functions or episodes on a DVD, it is horrendous.The Magnavox remote for most DVD's, to choose a set-up (widescreen or TV aspect size)or to choose an episode of a TV show DVD, you must bypass the main menuscreen by pressing all the buttons to start playing the program. Then after it starts playing,you have to press the MENU button again until you get back to the main menu screen,then choose your set-up, chapter or episode, then press the play button until it plays again.The Magnavox Universal remote is especially frustrating for:1. DVDs where you have to choose widescreen or regular aspect at the beginningof the disc. The remote simply CANNOT CHOOSE the second option, no matter howmany times you play with it, the aspect menu comes on so fast when you put thedisc in, it doesn't give the remote a chance to activate, so on the few DVDs thatrequire this choice, you may have to watch a movie in the small cropped TV size.Now most DVDs have widescreen on one side, so those are not a problem.2. TV Show DVD's if you try to choose an episode other than the first one on the disc,when you first put the DVD in, it WON'T LET YOU pick an episode. And you know howlong it takes to start watching a TV episode on DVD - you have to go through 2 or 3 menuscreens before starting the show (episode index, episode description page, "play episodeor recap" page etc.) With Magnavox remote you have to do all of that TWICE.Suppose you put the DVD in, but you want to jump to another episode. Sorry. Can't Do It.You have to start playing the FIRST episode, then when it begins you have to press themenu back a few times again to choose ANOTHER episode, then go through the index,description, play episode, etc. all over again.A year after I bought this remote, Rite-Aid had a rebate on the new Magnavox remotewith the flip handle design, it was free after the rebate. I have the same problem with thenewer remote, it can't grab certain menu functions to set up or play DVDs.I'm not exaggerating. Magnavox Universal Remotes SUCK on DVD players.
I purchased this item because of the reviews.I was a lttle skepitcal. to my amazement it was everything I could have wanted in a stylus. I have told several freinds who have purchased one or more.
I recently upgraded from a Nikon D70 to the D80, and I am in love with my camera again! I had stopped using the D70 because it seemed no matter what I did my images were always grainy looking. With the D80 all of my images have been extremely sharp, even with an older 300mm lens. I also love being able to hold down the shutter button and let the camera take picture after picture, I have been able to get some amazing shots as a result. I think the built in flash is more powerful than on the D70 as well, some pictures I took inside turned out good and did not look like an obvious flash picture (shadows, dark background, etc.). I highly recommend this camera.
I just got this system over the weekend and its great so far. HDTV channels are a must. Regular feed is ok but I dont watch many TV shows anyways. Movies and gaming is incredible on this TV. My XBOX 360 looks amazing on it. Its very light and easy to set up. The menus are pretty user friendly. I had heard complaints about the fan on the bulb but I cant really notice the sound at all. The TV does look best if at least 5-7 feet away. I chose this model because I do alot of gaming and DLP technology I heard was best for gaming because it never will burn an image in the screen. Shipping also was rather quick. I ordered it on a Saturday and recieved a call by Thursday to set up a delivery time. Not as fast as I would have liked but worth the wait.
This subs are amazing, I just got them a week ago. I have two of them in a sealed box with 2.5 cubic feet of air space. They are reversed mounted with the polarity inverted. I am running them on a power acoustic a2400db mono block amp. The sound is very clear and tight. They respond pretty well too. The box is temp. I have two more of these that I will be running also on a a2400db amp. So I will be running 4 of these in a fiberglass enclousure @ 1ohm every pair. I should probably be hitting over 150dB by the time its done. I will post another review on these babies when I have all 4 installed and broken in.
This was a Christmas present for my son and he was very happy to receive it. He was delighted that it came in a case
I've had this router for over a year and a half and have had only great performance. The D-Link DIR-655 supports all of my family's devices practically 24/7, providing excellent signal strength to the other end of our apartment (my iPhone typically connects from about two floors down). In terms of its dependability, I have never had a problem where the amount of connected devices was too high; they never put a dent in its capacity. You will not regret your purchase.
Now that middle schoolers are required to have a flash drive, this works perfectly. I have always had good luck with Kingston DataTraveler's and this is no exception.
This cable for the price I got it for was really the best purchase I ever did. I would recommend to all friends and family
I bought this speedlight before purchasing the Nikon P7000 because I knew I wanted a Nikon with a hot shoe.I went on a trip to California last year, and I forgot my point and shoot. I love my D90, but attaching my rather bulky SB-600 adds so much weight to the already hefty D90. Attaching this speedlight helped reduce the bulk when I was doing some sightseeing. This speedlight, however, is perfect for the P7000 (or P7100). It doesn't tip over the camera when you attach it (unlike attaching an SB-600 or bigger), and it gives you that soft light that you want because you can angle the flash up to 90 degrees. If you have a P7000 or P7100, this will help you with your indoor photography.
I purchased a Zen V 4 GB In February, it has now died in October. So I have had 9 months of use for my money, all the time carrying a paper clip in my wallet to reset this buggy player. I would urge anyone considering buying this product to go to eBay and do a search for "Zen V as is", and then search under completed items to see all of the non-functioning Zens that are for sale for parts. I really did enjoy the Zen V when it was working properly (great for audio books except for Netlibrary's long files), but it's freezing problems and short life make it a poor value. It looks like there will be a Cowon D2 in my future, no more Creative.
A couple weeks after I bouught this radio, it woke me up in the middle of the night with a shrill alarm. I had forgotten about it but was relieved to know it was working. It was very easy to set up although I did not go through the programming to block reports from other areas. It appears that this would be fairly easy and I'll do it if the alerts become a nuisance.You can listen to the local NOAA announcements anytime by pressing a bar on top. Otherwise it remains silent until a weather alert sounds it's alarm.All in all I am quite happy with my choice and readily recommend it.
I bought this CD player after my more pricey one broke. I bought it because it was cheap, I can't complain. Sometimes all the programmable features interferred with it functioning normally. The batteries seemed to last a lot longer than in my last CD player and it put up with a lot of abuse. Unfortunately, I lost it... so now I'm back for another. You can't get a better portable CD player without spending A LOT more money. For most purposes, this one is just fine.
The two complaints are the short USB cord (which really isn't a big deal), and the plastic case. I thought it was aluminum from the pictures, which would transfer and dissipate heat a heck of a lot better than silver colored plastic.The speed seems alright, for USB 2.0. It's not blazing fast, but I never expected it to be.Also, for those complaining about it being 'only 465 GB', that's because anything advertised is labeled with decimal gigabytes (so this drive IS actually 500,000,000,000 bytes), but computers measure and use binary gigabytes (so 500 binary GB is 536,870,912,000 (1024^3) bytes, but 500 decimal GB is only 465.7 binary GB). Personally, I think any use of decimal gigabytes is dishonest and crooked, but ANY storage device on the market uses it for labeling. The majority of people don't understand the difference, and then think they got ripped off.Anyway, based on these other reviews, there haven't been a lot of crashes (except for that rocket scientist that knocked it off a chair while it was running, then gave it a bad review...), so we'll see. So far, I can only recommend it, especially with this price.Edit: This drive does not have a fan...even though the case appears cool when the drive is running, the drive itself is cooking inside the plastic enclosure. It's insulate from it with foam pads, and the thin metal frame around the drive has no contact with the plastic case.The tiny vents offer practically no airflow, even on a hard surface. There have been numerous reports of drives in these enclosures failing due to excessive heat. Mine is still working, but that's probably because I dismantled the enclosure early on, and now the drive sits in the open air. I have to be a little more careful with it like this, but it runs much, much cooler than inside that oven of a plastic case.
I chose this rating because the shipping was fast. The add was very accurate as to what I received. This product is just what I was looking for. I would recommend this product to anyone that is wanting it for there child. very nice.
What can you say...it's waht you expect when you order. It's a good product. This isn't something that takes a lot of thought. You either need one or you don't.
Let's face it, you can't get something for nothing!The San Francisco Chronicle recently exposed the real story behind the so-called "offers" that are continually being posted here.Do a search on Google or on sfgate.com for "iPod not really free David Lazarus" and you will see what the con artists running these programs are really up to.In a nutshell, it's just another way for spammers and other sleazy people to steal your personal information.
Item works good.. Works even better when connected to another splitter that works in the 2 ghz range. I noticed that when I used a lower end splitter that didnt support 2ghz it did not work as well. So match up all your splitters to be the same kind..
Use it to seal up any kind of coax connection you might be installing. Works very well and it is used by all of the professional installers. Quick tip..Put some good quality electrical tape around your connection first to aid in removing the Coax Seal if you need to take the connection apart in the future.
I own a pair of the headphones for about a year now and I am overall quite pleased with them.Especially the sound quality is excellent for the size. They fit snug and I can wear them quite some time before they get uncomfortable - I'm talking about hours here.There are some issues however. Most prominently I had - like some other people - serious problems with the cable. Although I handle my stuff quite gentle, the stereo connector started to come loose. Fortunately I found an electronic engineer who was able to fix it (had to solder a new connector to the cable; soldering was difficult) after two unsuccessful tries from electricians. That is a definite minus.The second issue us the bag that came with the phones, I immediately ditched it because it is too small to get the phones in without fiddling. Instead I got a big, hard case for sunglasses for a couple of bugs. The hard case also protects the headphones from getting crushed in your bag when it is handled a bit rougher.A nice addition to the entire set would be some sort of a cable roller so that the length of the cable would be adjustible and easier to stow away, but thats admittedly more of a wish than a complaint.To sum up, apart from the issue with the stereo jack which is a definite minus, I'm perfectly happy with the headphones.
After careful research and reading reviews, this scanner was the best option for the features and cost. It has proven to be a great purchase and I would recommend this scanner to others. Installation was effortless. With Windows 7, we had to download the driver from the Epson website before installing the software and we have not had any problems at all. Nice, clean and straight scans. ADF has not jammed at all. Haven't scanned any pictures so I can't comment on that area. Overall, we love the scanner in our office and have not had any problems.
This lens provides beautiful bokeh and is sharp everywhere. A fantastic lens, I'm happy to see Leica will be producing one for the micro 4/3 mount as well.
This is a fun toy. If you have a server rack, its amazing, if you want to build a hovercraft, its a must have! But I warn you, WATCH YOUR FINGERS! I had some fun with this fan, until one day I heard this terrible crash, it had eaten a wire inside my PC(due to just zip tying the fan to the cpu rather than mounting it properly), all of the blades disintegrated, I had to clean more than 100 pieces of black plastic out of my case, not to mention being bummed that my fan had just eaten itself.... As a side note, you will need a nice fan controller for this to have practical use inside your PC, the noise is just too much to leave on all the time.
I was impressed by how fast i got this product,even faster than the time they said i would get it.
Last December Amazon offered the 30GB Black Zune for $133.00 new and I bought one.Now it is offered at the retail of $199.00. When you add the docking station, you're over $240I say the 30 GB unit is a great product, but look elsewhere for a deal, (e-bay, etc).
It works, what else can I say? Using with old lap top with out PS 2 ports for KB and mouse
I am very well pleased with the sound from the YSP-800. Now, I'm just an average guy, no audiophile here, just someone who goes by what he hears. I listened to one of these units in a store's listening room and I was impressed by the sound quality and separation. It sounds as good in my 12'x16' room. Based on other reviews I purchased the subwoofer that Yamaha suggests for this speaker, the YST-FSW100. Also, I really like the clean and simple look this sound system provides. The Mizzico cabinet that is specifically made for the speaker makes is wonderful piece of furniture for housing the speaker and the whole entertainment system. I must admit not having to deal with rear speakers and running speaker wires was a big plus for me. If you have similar requirements this is a very worthwhile consideration.One negative issue I had was the remote control did not fully operate. For example, the sound volume worked, but the mute button did not. Getting a replacement was not a problem through Amazon.
I bought this for my workplace computer and copy machine. It seems to have been doing a good job in the several months since purchase.What I do like about this product is that it is more compact and takes less space than its replacement. It is convertible: flat or upright so you will be able to use it for your need.
Received the flatscreen mount in perfect condition and it was easy to install. Works great!
This product is awesome. Simple to use and not a showy product. I love it. Crisp sound. Highly recommend.
The device is almost a perfect combination of mobile features of PDA phone and largest PDA that you can fit into a pocket of tight jeans. Large bright screen, 3G/HSDPA + WiFi and Bluetooth, 8GB built-in hard drive, standard 3.5mm headphones connection, portable detacheable keyboard and even a GPS - pretty much every feature screams "leave your laptop home". I often do, because I have this creature.Disadvantages - doesn't have a phone speaker, your only sane option is Bluetooth headset or speakerphone. A little bulky, if you are used to regular cell or smart phones. Pricy, but worth the money.Bought this device to complement Samsung Blackjack (which I only take when I just need a phone), makes me very happy.
This is a low-quality knock-off of the Tumi 26141 Expandable Laptop Briefcase. I bought it because I like the design of the Tumi, but don't want to spend $375.00 for a briefcase.This bag is a pretty faithful replica of the Tumi appearance-wise. It includes three zippered pockets on the front, a main zippered compartment in the middle, and a padded zippered compartment in the back. It also includes a magazine holder on the rear that can be unzipped on the bottom to allow you to slide the bag over the handle of a rolling suitcase. It measures 16" x 12" x 5.5", excluding the handles.At around $70, it is much cheaper than the Tumi. Give the $300 price difference, I wouldn't expect this bag to match Tumi in terms of quality. However, $70 is still a lot for what is essentially some fabric stitched together in China, and I own several other briefcases in this price range. Unfortunately, the quality of the components and design choices don't even justify the $70.00 price tag.Here's why I don't like this bag:1. The zippers are very tight, and difficult to zip and unzip. I own several other $70 bags that have high quality, easy to use zippers, and there's no reason why this one shouldn't have the same.2. The zippers on the two main compartments only go down the sides of the bag about half-way. This makes it very difficult to open the bag and get something out while it is laying flat (for example, on the seat next to the driver in a car). Most competing bags in this price range will have zippers that go to the bottom on either side of the main compartment so that you can open the bag all the way.3. The front and rear portion of the bag has a thin plastic frame inside the nylon, which keeps the nylon from being flexible in these areas, and there is plastic or metal pipe/wire that runs around the outside of the middle of the bag (inside of the nylon). These supports are bound to warp, bend, or crack at some point, and also make it difficult to get the bag into tight spaces. The whole point of buying a nylon briefcase is for flexibility and durability, and these internal plastic frames defeat both purposes. Better designed bags in the same price range use slightly thicker nylon or padded foam to maintain the shape of the bag but to allow flexiblity. Again, this is inconsistent with the $70 price.4. The organizers inside of the pockets are trimmed with a harder plastic, instead of flexible nylon. The lack of flexibility of the organizers inside the front pocket and inside the main pocket make it difficult to use these pockets for anything that doesn't fit perfectly into the organizer. There are also an insufficient number of pockets for things like wallets, celluar phones, batteries, etc.5. The inside of the bag is black. Combined with the inability to open the bag all the way, the dark interior makes it difficult to find things deep down in the bag. Many competing bags will have a black exterior to hide dirt, but use a very light gray or tan interior to make it easier to see into the bag. Note that my criticism of the interior color applies equally to Tumi bags (which are also black inside), but at least Tumi bags open further to make it easier to see inside.Unlike the Tumi, this bag is not expandable. That's something I knew in advance, and it didn't affect my review, but I mention it because it's not obvious in the listing on Amazon.com.
This external hard drive was a great addition to my PC. 2 months after I started using it, my PC hard drive crashed. Since I run a small business with the PC, this was potentially devastating. After installing a new HD, I recovered within a couple of days because I had my data backed up. I highly recommend backing up, at least daily. This is an easy way to do it because you can schedule when and what type of backup you want either manual or automatic. The only warning I have is that there is not a lot of documentation that comes with the unit and the online support is not easy to access.
Easy to use and compact remote. Great for group photos. Using AF is somewhat a problem.
Don't believe the claim that you can "just plug it in and it's ready to use." This product is set up for Windows, and the instructions for installing the drive for a Mac fail to mention that you have to reformat the drive to remove the Windows software. It's easy to become hopelessly fouled up.Don't expect any help from Western Digital. If you can actually get connected to them, and your call isn't dropped while you wait for 40 minutes or so, you'll get a customer rep who reads to you from the same useless manual that came from the drive. Their web site help is equally useless.
I haven't had any power surges to comment on yet but I just wanted a surge protector with space for the large power blocks I seem to have a lot of. It's great for that and the cable managment thing was a bonus, however its made upside down(for my use.) I have it mounted directly behind a flat screen TV, about 3 1/2 feet up the wall, with all the wires running downward through the cable managment piece. I measured the distance between the mounting holes(5 inches,) leveled it, laid out all the wires, ran them all over the office, then through the cable managment piece(which I love.) I installed the surge protector onto the 2 wall screws and wow, nice and neat! All of a sudden, BAM it falls off! Turns out, the mounting holes are built into this surge protector so the unit will be upside down if mounted on the wall. In other words, all the text printed on the unit and the power switch would be on the bottom of the unit, and that cable managment piece would be on top, making the surge protector look like Beeker from the Muppet Show! So if you are mounting this to a wall near the floor and all your wires going through the cable managment piece will run upwards, this should work fine, just keep in mind all the text will be upside down and the power switch will also be close to the floor.
Quick shipping, received product as described. Shipping is higher to make up for the low price, but if you're not in a big rush, it still works out cheaper than buying one at the electronics store.
This is a great tv, especially for the price. It has nice quality and is very aesthetic. It is very easy to set up and isn't heavy. The only negative is that it takes a while for the channels to change and for the tv to turn on. Ill just live with that and enjoy my wonderful picture.
This is the second pair of Maxell Blinkers I have purchased. The fit is snug, but not tight, there is only one cord, so it doesn't tangle. I wear a lot of hats, and it goes round back, so thats a good thing. And I have a smalish head, and they fit fine. My only 'complaint' if backed up against a wall is, the stupid blinking lights. I mean if they blinked in time with the music, I could see the point, but they go round endlessly like a 3 legged dog!Im 28, and I dont need small children staring and pointing at me, as I stare out into space, trying not to be worried- If you get these, and I reccomend them, because the sound is excellent-deep bass, yet they dont disturb the person next to you - REMOVE THE BATTERIES or you will have all sorts of weirdos following you...unless that appeals to you.
If you're looking to buy an SLR, this is the camera. I love it!!!!!
I bought this for use in my car, thinking it would sound like a normal radio broadcast. However, there is a fair amount of static, and even the slightest movement of the iTrip causes major increases in background noise. If you REALLY want this then get it, but i would recommend an alternative product.
I was looking for an expensive option for playing MP3s with my Honda Accord 2001 and didn't want to go with a FM transmitter, as I read that those frequently have problems with signal interference (plus they usually take up the DC port that I usually use for my GPS). For about $6 (after shipping), I think I found my solution.It's pretty easy, actually. I just plug in my Sansa Clip+ to the 3.5 mm jack of the tape and insert the tape into my tape player inside the car. I hit play, and music fills the car.Regarding the sound quality, I can't listen critically enough while I'm driving in the car on local streets or the highway to discern nuances between cassette tapes and CDs. While it doesn't compare to my setup at home for listening to music, I can't find much to complain about. The only thing I can notice is that if I stop the music on my Sansa Clip+ and continue to have the cassette tape play, I will hear a subtle clicking sound from the tape playing. It disappears into the background when music is playing, and I don't notice it at all.Regarding the durability of the cassette, so far I've had it for a few weeks now. I've left the tape itself in the cassette player so that the tape is shielded from direct sunlight (VERY IMPORTANT), and I've left the car parked outside when the temperature was in excess of 97 degrees Fahrenheit. It still plays fine. If this one breaks, then I'll just shell out another $6 and take it out of the car when I'm not using it -- no biggie. It sure beats paying $100+ for an integrated mp3 player or $20+ for a FM transmitter that's prone to interference.4/5 for sound quality (due to subtle clicking sound -- might vary with your system)5/5 for value and functionality4.5 stars from me, which rounds up to 5.Hope this helps...
When you are going to spend a lot of money on a large purchase like this you like to shop around and know that you are getting everything for your dollar. I found out that nothing short of a drum scanner is going to come close to the optics in this scanner. I feel like it is the Mercedes of scanners, with features like anti-vibration and other features that you don't really know exactly when they do but know that they are contributing to the operation of the scanner. Since we have received the scanner we have been very pleased. I called up technical support to get the run down on how to operate the scanner and a very nice gentlemen walked me through the operation and use of the scanner. This is very important as customer service should be of critical importance, for when you buy a product you like to know that there is someone there for you if you do need help. Overall 10/10 as we speak.
After several weeks of research and personal independent studies I've concluded that the LCD better than PlasmaI researched several models including the Sony, Philips, Panasonic, and LG. The Samsung just topped the stats,Amazon runs a sale for almost $300 less than BestBuy & CC...well we went for it, having never purchased something so expensive online. The T.V. arrived in 10 days and was in perfect working order upon arrival. I Used it for 3 months All I can say is WOW! Now that the TV is in our living room, it is simply breathtakingsound is decent, i bought matching Samsung Home theatre it rocks
I bought the 6450 (same as this with transparency adapter) a year or so ago and it worked well enough under Mac OS 9.1. However, when I upgraded my Mac to OS X I was astonished to find out that Umax does not support this series of scanners under OS X and has no intention of doing so. That leaves recent purchases of the scanner high and dry. I am totally fed up with Umax and will never buy anything from them again.
This thing is "portable" and "rugged" in the same way a paperweight is. Which is exactly what it will become should you attempt to, you know, actually carry it around.
i am a very "picky customer", hinging on hardly ever satisfied....but this sony subwoofer is a great addition to my home theatre experience....amazon expedited my delivery so fast that i wasn't even ready for it to come......amazon is one of my favorite on-line stores......grover f...charlotte nc
Back Story: I bought this camera to take with me on a trip to Cancun. I knew that my buddy and I would do a lot of water sports and needed a camera to take with us. I decided on the Vivitar 6200W because it had all of the features I needed at a price that fit my budget.Cons:- Video mode is only 320x240 AVI format. So don't plan on playing the video back on a TV. The quality won't be good enough.- Microphone doesn't work well above water. Further than 6' away, don't expect the microphone to pick much up.- No Optical Zoom!!! This was a big drawback. The only zoom is digital and it ruins the picture quality. You're better off taking the picture with no zoom and then cropping your photos in a photo editor later.- Large & Heavy... this isn't a take-anywhere point and shoot.- Low-light pictures don't come out. In low light situations (indoors, sunrise, sunset, night, etc.) the Vivitar doesn't focus. Even using the camera's preset features, I still can't find a way to take good low-light pictures.Pros:- Works GREAT underwater for photos and video. The buttons are easy to use underwater and the camera didn't leak once.- The microphone that doesn't work well above water works great underwater. I picked up sound on my videos of boats and other divers that I don't remember hearing at the time.- Good price. For the price, I couldn't find a better waterproof camera out there.- Durable. I wasn't intentionally trying to harm my camera, but I did bring it places that I would never consider bringing my high-end Kodak. It kept on taking pictures and videos and asking for more.Note:- I've seen in several places where the camera only supports 1GB SD cards. I used a 2GB card with no problem.- The package came with an extra O-Ring and batteries. I didn't need the batteries because I use rechargeable... but it was nice to find them inside. And, even though I don't expect to need a new O-ring anytime soon, I like that I have a spare.Summary:Great camera for the money. It'll take all of your outdoor fishing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing (and so on) photos that you'll ever need. There are things the camera isn't good at and won't do but... for the money, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a more feature packed camera.
I bought a NEW ctx 15" lcd monitor, but I also got 2 dead pixel, a bummer. Yet it happens, so I just ignore the one dead pixel near the center, and the other near the top, which is hardly noticable. Anyways, great picture, bright and sharp, but mine just happen to have the dead pixel, but now I want a 17".
this case is practical and size friendly. Got it for my wife who travels all the time, all over the US for her job. She would be lost without her Garmin, this case makes it easy to carry it with her, and she says it is cute. (women).
I bought this for my husband who found it easy to install and easy to use. He doesn't have to be a techno guy to find his favorite music and when he travels he can now listen to what he wants without annoying radio talk.
I already have two of these for my heavy rear bose speakers. The speakers are about are about 10 lbs each and are easily handled.The mounts are solid, and can be oriented in any direction easily. I am about to by three more for my center, and two fronts.I highly recommend.
GREAT POPCORN POPPER. ONE OF FEW I HAVE FOUND THAT WORKS REALLY GOOD. LOVE POPCORN!!!!
NETGEAR RP614 Web Safe Router with 4-Port 10/100 Mbps SwitchGreetings from Australia ... I'm not sure I understand the full issues of these little routers ... but mine worked out of the box ... I did have to dink with it a little bit ... but after trying to break it for 2 hours ... I do have to say ... this little item worked very well with my BigPond Cable connection. I would have loved to purchase a Sonicwall ... but ... alas ... things in this neck of the woods are just so stupidly expensive that all I could afford was this little NetGear Unit.Thanks folks ... oh ... the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the power adapter is only rated for 240/50 hz but it's made in china ... one would think someone would have approved the extra 5 cent spend sothat you can get it with a 120/240 60/50hz one ...
It's a memory stick... The speed is very good compared with other USB Sticks that I have. And 16 GB gives you plenty of room. I use it to have MP3s in the car (BMW has a USB port option where you can plug in a USB stick) and it holds more songs than I would ever want to play while on the road.
I bought this for the price and really to protect my lens. It has performed as expected. I'm pleased with the value for the function.
I had this lens for close to a year now, and have had many opportunities to use it. It's a great specialty lens if you frequently shoot what it is best at, and those type of shots are worth the money you spend on the lens.There are two separate purposes for this lens: Shifting the field or shifting the plane of focus. The shifting the field applies to architectural and landscape photography. Tilting plane of focus is among other things an interesting and unique portrait style.I've found that I use the shift 95% of the time on both architecture and landscape. I've found the tilt to be marginally usable on this lens, mostly because at 24mm this is not a great portrait lens - you would go for the 90mm version. The facial distortions at 24mm (particularly on full frame bodies) are just plain hideous and overpower any benefit gained from the tilted depth of field.Any time you photograph a building this lens is exceptional in allowing you to retain the proper perspective. That's what tilt-shift lenses are famous for.However, I've also found it helpful in landscape shots where I want to the move the horizon up or down to avoid a 50/50 split without introducing curvature on the horizon due to the wide angle. That can be particularly helpful when shooting canyons from the rim in Arizona, or wide angle beach scenes, both of which have strong horizon lines.The two challenges to master with this lens are that it is manual focus only, which many of us are not as used to anymore with today's cameras, and the fact that a significant shift plays games with the camera's exposure meter. I've found that I either have to meter the scene with a light meter, or meter in camera unshifted, then switch to manual mode and shift the lens. Both workable, but extra steps forcing this to be a lens for very deliberate shooting.People interested in selective focus may want to check out the Lensbaby lenses, which are purely artistic, but allow a lot more play with selective focus then this lens, which will only tilt in one direction.In summary, I enjoy having this lens, and it has served me well. But it takes some time to get used to and to know which scenes it will help and which ones it will not work with.
I'm a little confused in regards to previous review on shipping. The guy states the TV was shipped on Dec 31, and he will be getting it on Jan 9th..that's 6 business days..what's the problem? Amazon gives an estimated arrival date, and I bet it was right around the 9th. Sounds like this guy saw that it reached Vegas on the 3rd and disregarded the arrival date thinking he would get it sooner. No one has any patience these days it appears.
It's worth [the money], the quality is ok, but nothing to write home about. The included driver wouldn't load on win 98SE, had to download an updated driver.
I use these magnifiers on my nature walks with children at our local State Park. They're big enough so that more than one pair of eyes can look at the wonder of nature beneath them and yet rugged enough to handle jostling. I do warn the children to hold onto the glass piece when they're walking &#34;just in case&#34; the glass pops out (thanks to the reviewers who suggested putting more caulking around the rim). I plan on making some soft cases for them as protection but, for now, I can slip them back into the plastic container they came in. They're not &#34;museum quality&#34; but if you're looking for something that the children can use and enjoy, you shouldn't be disappointed.
Product appears to be good quality and looks great, but the slots for the CDs are different widths so the cd's rest at different angles. Uniform slot width would have been preferable.
Picked one of these up for the the wife and she loves it. She had no problems with software or anything. It is with her where ever she goes its stapped on her purse and it is loaded with pictures of our puppy so when he can't be with us to show of to people she can show them pictures of him.
The bear is bigger than i think, and very good quality, is really soft. But i think the system needs audio, and one more thing the connection with the computer is not that easy how they say. The computer needs a special port (RCA)
We purchased a Super Coolscan 5000 ED with SF-210 slide feeders, hoping to scan my parents' thousands of Kodak slides. The Super Coolscan worked flawlessly on single slides, but the SF-210 slide feeder simply could not scan more than 2 slides without jamming.The instruction manual does say that the feeder basically works only with Fuji compatible slide mounts, and warns of problems with Kodak and other mounts - but it's buried in the middle of the manual and you don't find out until you've purchased the producdt. I have been unable to find those restrictions mentioned anywhere inthe literature. At nearly $400 per feeder, I would expect it to work - or at least have the sales literature mention its limitations.I complained to Nikon, but never even received an email response. I will never buy a Nikon product again.
This is a great product and works with every type of shoe. I have told others about this and they are simply amazed that they didn't have to buy &#34;nike&#34; shoes to use the nike technology. I have used this in a Marathon and have used it on ruck marches in the Army. It works great.
I owned this little scanner for over a year before someone in O'Hare pilfered it from my luggage--ARRRGGHHH!!! Am buying a new one because reviews of later models were less than desirable. My experience is that this is a terrific tool for the mobile professional. There are far better choices for a home or office scanner that have ADFs (automatic document feeder), but when you are on the road, in a hotel, at an airport, this scanner gives you the ability to fax or scan documents to allow siginificantly increased productivity. Bottom line: Great travel scanner.
I've had this camera for almost two years now, and I've taken well over 10,000 pictures with it. I've never been happier with this digiecam than with any camera I used before. I went from a 35mm SLR to a hi-grade P&S; digital, and then to the XTi; and haven't looked back since.I'll be upgrading to the XSi in the near future, basically the same camera with a little bit higher resolution sensor, live view and a few other bells and whistles.
It would be hard to beat this camera for the price. It has a small LCD display but that is to be expected at the small price you pay for it. Most 2.1 megapixel cameras cost at least $200 so it is hard to go wrong with the Argus. I have only used it a few times (just got it a couple of days ago,) but I love it. Takes great pictures, which print out fantastically on my new Canon S750, which I highly recommend. Why pay for features you don't need??? Need a small digital camera for quick pictures? Get this camera! One small error though. The description states it uses 2 AA batteries, when in fact it uses 4 AAA's, which incidentally comes with the camera (alkaline.) I have ordered some NiMH batteries to use with this camera, along with the SanDisk 128MB CompactFlash card. Get one of these!
The player itself is nice and compact, and I have not had any problems with it. If you use it for running or walking or the gym it works well.The arm clip is a different story. It's cheap, and the more you remove the player from the clip, the more loose the player fits inside the clip. Also, do not throw anything (like a stick to a dog like I did) near the water, as the player can fly out of it's clip and into a pond. Which is why i'm here looking at MP3 players again.The earpieces arent that great either. Yes the are functional but they are flimsy and non adjustable and may not fit in one or both of your ears (may keep trying to come out of your ears).If RIO corrected the clip/band i would give 4.5 stars. If they had better clip/band and earpieces it would be a 5 star solid buy.
I have Comcast@Home cable internet service and this was easy to set up. I have a main PC upstairs, and a Sony Laptop that my husband uses. All I had to do was get another IP number from Comcast as well as the PPPoe numbers, etc. and input it into the laptop and I was up and running, and both can be on line at the same time now. It was so simple I didn't even realize I was up and running! Hooking up the cables was a breeze, and I am not, to say the least, experienced AT ALL in networking! Based on a lot of the other reviews, I'm hoping nothing goes wrong. I just set this up today and couldn't be happier! Price was great too and I made sure I had two Cat5 cables before I even opened the box. One is 50' and the other is 100' so that we can go everywhere with the laptop now. Probably overkill, but I wanted to make sure. It would have been better to have gotten the 100' and then just a small 3' to connect the PC to the router with. Amazon's price for the snagless ones are cheaper than anywhere else. Go for it, if this busy housewife/mother could do this, anyone can!
Product was delivered promptly. It was the correct battery and I would buy from this company again.
This unit, while fully functional, offers nothing a lower priced unit won't give you. The Intel Pro operates as well at a fraction of the price. any cam nees a good thruput connection on both ends - yours and the person you are talking /videoing with! If you have dsl or cable thats half the battle. Don't get caught up in the glorified &quot;onboard video processor&quot;.
HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)This is a great cable no need to spend $100 or more for monster cables which is over kill. How much signal ca be lost in few feet of cable? Maybe in 300 or more ft. you would have signal lost.
I ordered this case for my Canon Powershot A550. The case is a perfect size for this particular camera and will also hold an extra SD card and two extra batteries. It has a loop so that you can wear it on your belt. It is perfect for me.
I was ecstatic when I first bought my speakers. They were functional, attractive, and the sound was excellent. Two months later my left speaker stopped working. Turns out the speaker itself wasn't broken, the audio output for the left speaker was. I surfed online and found a plethora of other people with the same problem. I'd be careful buying these speakers, they tend to have a chronic audio output problem.
The speakers sound pretty good -- especially for the price. But, if you get a mobile phone call, the lack of shielding makes itself heard in a loud way. This could be tolerable for some. But I got these for my work computer and its not tolerable for that use. I had to unlug the speakers immediately.
In a world now flooded and governed by Apple I Pod's and Dell DJ's this little player could not last very long in a battle it was destined to loose. Almost three years ago I bought a Sony NET MD Walkman, and even then, if I remember correctly, it was already loosing ground to MP3, flash and hard-disk, based players. Nonetheless, to me, this device was all that I needed.Some of the features that impressed me the most were the very compact and good looking design. Also, the interface was extremely easy to learn and use. Initially, I was not very pleased with the software it included because it was confusing, not to mention it created copies of the songs in the format that could be used by the player, but it stored them deep in Windows where you could not find them. As time went on I became irritated on why my computer free space kept decreasing even when I didn't install any new programs.Transferring songs to the player became a lot easier once Real included a plug-in for this device on their media player. After that I absolutely started loving this walkman. Yeah, you could not have all your songs in one MD disk, but that was a minor fault. The quality of the sound depended on the quality of your original files; for example the higher the "bit" rate on you MP3's or WAV's the higher the quality on you MD. One time I was able to fit well over 50 songs on one MD, and used to carry about five MD's; therefore, that was all that I needed.As I mentioned before I have had this walkman for about three years now, and every button works - the silver paint is starting to come off. However, as long as it works there is no reason for me to get anything else. Overall, the Sony NET MD Walkman is an excellent product.
I purchased this harness for my new Nikon SE bins. Let's cut to the chase. I've had a different harness from Crooked Horn Outfitters for over 10 years. That harness is amazing and well built. What a contrast to the Nikon that I just purchased. The Nikon is uncomfortable and cheaply constructed. If you just need a harness for the backyard the Nikon will do, but if you want a harness for birding, hiking or hunting, do yourself a favor and buy the CHO model. The Zeiss / Swaro / Leica harnesses are all made by this company. They are made in the USA and will last you a long time.I do not work for this company but I love high quality products. Nikon should brand one through them as well.
I have had my 720T for about a month now, and have been happy with it so far. It is replacing a Sony nvu-73t And a worldnav 3100. I like the ability to correct a map error, and share the correction with others. also really like the built in fm transmitter for playing my music while travelling in 'no good radio" areas of the country. This model plays MP3 files but not video files...BUT you can find video player software for this (and other tomtoms) on the internet for $30-45, OR you can save your money and search for the freebie videoplayer TOMPLAYER using search engines. The addition of this freeware videoplayer allows me to leave my Archos videoplayer at home when taking some trips, saving weight. The videoplayer uses the SD cards to store video and audio files on, 2gb max cards.The 720's voices are clear, the built in antenna works great for me, tomtom home software updates the unit while it is connected to my pc, what's not to like?Worth looking for as a refurb, good prices to be found.**** stars
This bag is excellent. Very nice bag for the price. I have a Dell Vostro 1500 and it fits really snug and tight. Perfect for light travel or just a way to carry your laptop. I was very surprised by the quality for the price. Lots of pockets and organizing space in the front pockets as well.
Netgear MR814 is a well designed and nice looking product. The installation is easy and without any extra configuration. Just plug and play, then it works.I purchased it because it comes with one WAN port and four RJ45 ports. I just need to buy a wireless card for one of my laptops which is far away from the Router, the other one still can be connected with a network cable. I can save my money like this way. There is no problem with my two laptops running XP at all. The signal of wireless connection is strong enough.It took 10 minutes to setup everything. The only thing I need to do is interconnecting the Cable Modem and Router with a RJ45 cable, and makes the wires look neat. That's it. So simple. It happed to me that the Netgear Router can not get IP. This is for your reference, turn on the Cable Modem first, then Netgear Router. You can also to go to system admin. web page to get the IP manually.
This is great tape for any occasion. I do video work for events with a HD camera and always get professional quality results.
I liked the size and weight, but the tip is so squishy that the metal barrel taps the screen when I use it.
Amazon said this product would fit on an is300 IT DOES NOT!! wasted my money and time for trusting them, after my friendly shop attempted multiple times they were not able to fit the wire harness on the is300. Just hope no one doesnt waste their time like i did....
I wanted a headunit that 1) was iPod ready 2) bluetooth enabled (or add-on available) 3) best fm reception available. The Pioneer DEH-P7900 met all these requirements and more. Plus, when I found it on Amazon, it was almost $120 cheaper than any local dealers. According to one of the dealers the $298 price I paid was $4 cheaper than he can buy it wholesale. So along with the great deal I got from Amazon, I decide to just pay to have it installed. Took them about an hour to get everything setup and off I went. I immediately tried the bluetooth and was VERY impressed at clarity on my end and the person on the other end said it was completely clear even as I was driving down the road. The automatic features of being able to easily answer calls and iPod connections. VERY HAPPY!!!!Now a couple of semi-bad things. 1) The complexity of the interface. I am going to have to read a little of the 150 page manual to figure everything out, but that is well worth the sleak elegant look and the totally cool functionality. 2) I could not figure out which iPod cable to get, so of course I got the wrong one. The one you want is:Pioneer CD-iU50 iPod Connection Cable Connect your iPod to select Pioneer in-dash stereos. I wish they made this a little more clear.
I use this with a Focusrite audio interface. It works great. It is a good length, but a little on the stiff side at first.
This all in one was a breeze (about 10 minutes)to install under Mac 10.3.8. I followed the instructions in the quick start manual and made sure to restart my machine when all done. The same install under Windows XP Pro took almost and hour. This machine is connected through the ethernet option and has worked great. There are two PC and three Macs that share this machine all without problems. Reading the quickstart guide and the manual are a must to an easy set up with this machine. I used the DHCP defualt setting in the machine for networking purposes.
I put mine in the addic. I aimed it in the direction based on the FCC web site but didn't need to fine tune the direction because the signal was so strong. I was even able to run it into a 3 way splitter without a signal amplifier.
Have been totally happy with the sound quality of these headphones along with the price. Have looked elsewhere and no one could match the price for the quality.
Even though the ad says you can use this as a flash drive, after I ordered one and spent two hours trying to figure out how to drag and drop mp3 files to it, and checked for online support files (for this model, as of 5 DEC 06, there IS no online support file), I contacted CENTON and this is what they replied: ''Thank you for contacting Centon, your incident number is 12276. Unfortunately there is no way to turn off the option to use it as a media device since this depends on the operating system, windows XP will only recognize the player as a media device, other versions of windows (ME and 2000 ) will recognize it as a mass storage device instead.( you have the player with the sigmatel chip so it cannot be changed to a mass storage device manually ).'' So, if you have XP, you can NOT use this as a flash drive. My only option would be to 'synch' with media player, except when I try to synch with media player, media player says 'no device found'.
I have never had a "turntable" setup before and was a little skeptical about whether it would perform like the old record players. It does and with our new sound system brings out the best in our records, some of which are 25 years old.Thanks
I bought this printer for my home/office to work on weekends and spare time, plus an occasional home need. Of course I wanted an all around equipment that could scan - copy - and print. Didn't need it to fax since I can do it directly from my computer (scan to fax).Given these dedmands and the low budget, I think this printer is great.++ The output quality surpassed my expectations.++ The speed is acceptable (It's not an office printer). Depending on the quality of the output, in draft for instance, the printer is really fast.++ I can change the quality of the output either on the printer on the properties dialog box.++ It has a very useful HP Control Panel software, that is quick to put up on your screen, from where you can decide to print, scan or copy on the click of a button.-- The one drawback I found is that the drivers are not included in any OS, hence, you must be very careful during installation to install the software in the bundled CD first, before hooking up the printer. But then again, this only a one time thing. Overall, I am quite happy with this equipment after 6 months of use.
The product was hard to setup and the programming interface was not explained to a novice level. However the product itself was as advertised and works very well, even without the programming. I would recommend this scanner to beginners. The product was definitely worth the price.....
after having this drive for only a couple of months both firewire connection ports went dead. and the drive would not mount. I returned the drive, lost my data, and received a replacement.now, after having the second drive for a couple of months, again, both firewire connections are dead. drive will not mount... all data unreachable.the drive was never dropped, was kept in a case... and handled very gently.I am a cg student and need to travel daily with a large capacity drive.this is not a reliable drive! do not look at it sideways or it may implode.
A polarizing filter is an essential accessory to keep in your bag. The thin mount lets you do wide angle images without vignetting at 18mm (in my case) on a digital sensor not full frame. This one comes with its own lens cap because of the thin mount. Yours probably will not hold. The cap says Schneider (an optical glass company known for high quality glass), so I expect that this filter is made with this glass. Of course, the B+W name is also a name known for high quality filters so I wouldn't expect anything less. Priced at a resellers price, (at the time that I purchased it), I feel that this filter is a real bargain. I would recommend it highly to anyone looking for this level of filter. Here is the link for the product.B + W 62mm Circular Polarizer Wide Angle Slim Mount Coated Glass Filter
I bought my K10D in Dec 06 after owning a number of Pentax cameras over the years and being very pleased with the engineering. The combination of features, if executed properly, make this camera the best buy in 10MP DSLRs right now. I postponed my review because I wanted to get some real field experience. I just went to Mexico, and panicked because I left the camera instruction manual behind. I can now report on that trip. I did a little fumbling at first, mainly because I didn't have the manual, but I was soon able to find the combinations I wanted, and the camera performed both flexibly and intuitively. The AF button and the exposure compensation button are very well placed. I found myself in difficult lighting situations often, and both AF and exposure metering worked quite well. I also took some hand-held shots that I normally would use a tripod with (such as at 450mm), and very few came out fuzzy because of camera movement. In a few cases, I used bracketing, and was easily able to obtain a good balance of details in one or more of the bracketed shots. Exposure metering worked so well that I stopped bracketing. I particularly liked the display modes: I could boost the brightness to see the display even in bright daylight, and deep zooming gave me a good check of whether a shot was "soft" or not right at the scene. The rechargeable Li Ion batteries, although not readily available in stores, seem to last forever (even using power zoom, and full-bright display, and some fill flash). I believe that I could have shot all week (700 shots in RAW (DNG) + JPEG) with the battery grip attached. In summary, this camera was a pleasure to hold, very easy to use and manipulate, and resulted in a high percentage of crisp photos (even if the percentage of well-composed shots was lower because of the photographer). I bought it because of its compatibility with Pentax lenses, 10MP sensor, shake-reduction technology, larger display, and especially the dust and water seals. But what makes me quite happy about it is its overall ease of use and good results. I am still discovering its features, but I already know that this camera frees me to be creative in ways that other cameras have not in the past. Some of the features on this camera are unique (new program lines) and some are available only on cameras costing several hundred dollars more, making the K10D a good choice and a best buy. Once again for Pentax, the engineering is supurb.
This is a copy of my review of the SmartHome Intercom/Hand-held review as this radio is a part of that package...I was thrilled when GE came out with a base/intercom station and rechargable hand-held radio conbination. Being an owner of previous GE models such as the GE 35840 (see my review about that one here on Amazon) and the GE 35810, I was enthuastic to try the new model. Was I disappointed!I expected the SmartHome line of radios would have similiar features as the previous models of GE radios, but it was nothing like it. No weather broadcase reception. The scan didn't scan the CTCSS codes. No programmable memories available. Features that made the 35840 a great little unit were left out of the newer model.The base station didn't have a rechargable battery back-up option. It will let you put AA alkaline batteries in them, but who wants to waste their money on replacing batteries when the base station could have been designed to use the same rechargable battery pack as the hand-held unit. Poor design!!!Well, maybe the performance will be good!? NOT!!!!! The sound quality was terrible. Sometimes it was difficult to make-out what the other person was saying. Man, was I REALLY disappointed!I know what you are thinking..."Hey, you just got a bad unit." I thought of that, too, so I bought a second set. Guess what? SAME STORY!GE really bombed on this one. Their previous radios worked great and were, in my opinion, one of the best deals on the FRS radio market. This new "SmartHome" stuff just was not a SMART idea on GE's part. They should have built on their previous successes and utilized a great platform like the 35840 and made a rechargable unit and base station based on that platform. Why re-invent the wheel?Anyway, don't waste your money on the SmartHome setup. The older GE's like the 35840 and 35810 are a good buy and you can still find them.Randy A. Hefner
I bought this because it was super cheap and I needed one. I'm starting to regret that. It drops wired connections AND wireless connections all the time. It assigns incorrect IP addresses and made WEP enabling VERY difficult (mainly because the computer and router weren't communicating the new key). The only positive thing from this experience was Amazon's willingness to bend over backwards to get me a replacement. They'll treat you right, but you may want to look at another product.
The designed I have this amp are in the pictures. The sound is comparable to Velodyne. very heavy, deep clean bass easily down to 16Hz. The THX intro sub Pedal note is easily taken care of even at lower volumes but can easily be turned all the way up. You could probably get the same sound out of this amp if you used a 12" subwoofer driver but the 8" is well over powered which makes is sound awesome.Well worth any price for the sound and power.
This was my experience with Sakar and their Digital Concepts CH-1800 Battery Charger:1. After opening the package and reading the instructions I charged the set of batteries. A few days later the batteries were dead so I set them in the charger and plugged it in -- but it wouldn't work. I reread the instructions and tried troubleshooting, but eventually realized the charger was broken. I've owned 2 or 3 Sakar products before and have never had problems with them, so I figured I'd just contact them and request a replacement instead of returning it and buying a different charger.2. It took 3 phone calls to Sakar customer service to get them to send me a new one. (The average "hold time" for their 800 number was about 15 minutes, and I was put on hold a half dozen times -- so the process took a good 2 hours. All of the reps that I spoke with were unpleasant and lacked any kind of customer empathy.) They told me that I'd need to mail the defective item to them and then they'd send me a new one. Oh, and that I was responsible for the shipping costs.3. A month and a half later, the replacement charger arrived. After verifying the instructions with Sakar I repeated the same set up and charging process -- and after only one use, the replacement charger broke as well. At this point I decided to just get a refund and buy a different charger, so I contacted Sakar. They refused to give me a refund and said my only option was to ship the (2nd) defective charger back to them and wait for them to send out another one. When I pushed back a bit, the rep actually said to me "This is our most economical model, so -- you get what you pay for."At that point I hung up, drove to Walmart, bought an Energizer charger for a few bucks more, came home, and then threw out / recycled everything in the house that had Sakar's name on it.-------------------*UPDATE (NOV 2012)*Although the Sakar charger has received a few positive reviews, it looks like others have experienced the same problems that I had. I doubt that all of these units are defective, but is it worth the risk?(PS: I still have the other charger that I bought after giving up on Sakar. Years later it still works great.)-------------------
I found this a bit pricey for what is effectively 2 pieces of molded plastic. Is it useful? Only if you want to add lenses or filters on top. Without that, it is pointless increasing the size of your camera with this addon. I bought it wanting to protect my lens with an UV filter in front but found that the size trade-off was not worth it.
I purchased this Nuvi as a birthday present for my boyfriend. He could hardly find his way out of a paper bag, until I gave him this. It really is great. It is as accurate as can be expected. However, on about the third day of use, after being fully charged, we used it and it quit. We didn't know what was wrong because there was no warning for the battery, and it wasn't on low, it just stopped working. This was unfortunate because we really didn't know where we were going and didn't take the charger. We made it home and charged it, and it seems to be fine now. The mount that it comes with isn't the best, either. We live in Florida, so I realize the conditions are a bit more extreme than in other places.Pros:great screen sizeloud volumeaccurate directionsgreat features (including the bluetooth)Cons:random battery failurefaulty windshield attachment deviceOverall, we would totally recommend the Nuvi 360 to others. Though, Garmin's discontinued policy is a bit strange.
Honestly this is the best sound card I've ever owned. Although I've burnt 2 of them up, from being careless mind you, they hands down sound on par with the newest cards. Most signal is going to be lost to your sub-par sound system a.k.a. your speakers, because they are cheap. But let me let you know something about this card. The X-Fi Platinum that was easily $100 more is the exact same card, just subtract the front panel. Unfortunately for myself that front panel is a very important addition to my experience with the card and have gone to great lengths to get another card as the front panel is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANY of the newer cards and most likely will not be according to creative. Which in my book means "good luck finding another discontinued card that was amazing because we're forcing you to buy new eventually." Well I'm really glad there are a few left around because this card will make everything worth the heart ache!
I bought this scanner last week and am absolutely amazed at the quality for scanning and fixing old photos, negatives, and slides. The color restoration is incredible. It restored the color in some old photos of my father's cars from the '50s and '60s--boy was he pleased.I have Windows XP and it plugged in and operated perfectly.The directions for loading items to be scanned are a little iffy and it took some experimenting to get it right.NOTE: if you are doing old negatives from Kodak 110 or 120 cameras you have to trick the negative reader by putting them in the slide holder. It is a pain, but it will work.NEGATIVE: won't take odd size slides; sometimes the "program" edits out parts of the negative and slide that you don't want out. Again, some moving around tricks the program and I could eventually get it. I don't know why these companies don't just scan the whole thing and let ME crop out the parts I don't want. My old HP drove me nuts doing this.The scanner is slow for large files, but I don't have anything to compare it to. My old one was slow also, so that seems about normal.I want a scanner that does large format negatives, but am afraid that any other one wouldn't be so user friendly or do as good a job. This one is GREAT.
Well I already owned an iPod video prior to this one, but it was kinda hard to take it to the gym with me because of its size. I tried the armband, the clip, it's just too big for the gym. so I picked one of these 2nd gen shuffles today and boy am I ever happy. It takes up no room, clips easily, does not skip when I'm running, and sounds excellent. Some have complained about it not having an equalizer, well you don't need it. It sounds good just the way it is. It has plenty of bass--when I play it in my car (aux) it bumps even just as good as my CDs. I played it through my car stereo via the aux (using monster cable--basically the same set up I use for my video iPod) and it sounds freaking amazing. I highly recommend this item. I love it.
The keyboard feels good and does the job beautifully. The mouse is fine and does the job wonderfully. You can't go wrong with this quality set. Of course, if you only want the "BEST" then you can blow some more money on a fancier set. But, of course, it's only because YOU'RE RICH!!!
In rural NM the cell towers are few and far between. Our nearest is about 6 miles away behind two big mountains. The next nearest is ten miles away and behind low hills. No signal in the house for the old LG VX8300. The yard offers one bar sometimes two (refracted or reflected or magical signal). Directional antenna did not work. Land line nortoriously noisy.A nice tech at Wilson talked the problem over and the 12" was a cheap tactic. Now I sit indoors in comfort with one bar (sometimes two) with the antenna glommed onto a one foot piece of steel 2x6 (leftover house construction material providing the necessary ground plain). The ten foot coax cable gives me a little freedom of movement. Also, the phone does not have to be constantly charging as it searches for signal. Maybe now I will invest in a newer phone. But first, a more attractive ground plain to match the living room decor, or a steel army helmet to carry the antenna with me, or perhaps a repeater (big bucks!).
Receiving not notices as to the order's progress and waiting a week, I decided to call the company, Adorama Camera Inc. They were very sorry but the item had not been sent but they would do so immediately. After another week an email informed me that the item could not be sent and that I was getting a refund. I guess I should be happy that the refund went through with no problem.
but not so much more than the jewel cases. The Pros: they don't crack and the size is great. Con: they do seem to have a problem staying latched.
This is a solid adapter, the threads work great and I'm very happy with my purchase. It works on my ETX and also on my LX50 10". Terrestrial shots are just ok. Since the telescope is "the lens" you have to focus using the telescope focus knob while looking through your LDC screen. I recently put my 1.4x extender between the camera body and the telescope. It worked but I had to put scotch tape over the conductors because the camera gives errors with no actual lens attached using the 1.4x. Fun toy to play with. Take it camping and show your kids the ants on a tree across the valley or actually take photos of wildlife as long as they don't move to quickly. On the ETX the focal length is 1200, on the LX50 it's 2500 then add the 1.4x and if you have a crop body, it's much longer. For Extra Terrestrial use, moon shots are phenomenal in both the night and day. If you have a solar filter for your telescope, the sun also looks amazing.
Great battery life, easy to use, all around good. The only minus is the dependency on ITunes.
Durability is the only unknown parameter (my e260 is now 1 month old, going strong). Anything else (design, robustness, sound quality, convenience of uploading songs, display) on it rocks. Kiss the ipod adieu.
My first mp3 player was the mpio fy400 which I loved, but then it stopped working. I got this as a replacement and comparing the two the fy400 is many times better than this player. Some points of comparison:* The screen on the fy400 is larger and higher resolution.* The navigation on the fy400 is better with the five way stick and a wheel for volume.* The fy400 has support for deep folders, as such I had two top folders, Data and Music and under the Music folder I had my other folders with my groupings of mp3s. In the muvo I have lots of top level folders, messy.* The fy400 would tell you the usage as it started up, good way to keep an eye on things as you add songs to it, or use it as a pen drive.* This is a big one: since the fy400 is one complete unit, not a separate battery & player, when you connect it to your pc to load more music or something you don't loose your fm presets. Since you separate the muvo player from the battery you loose the presets when you connect the player to your pc.* The fy400 is lighter than the muvo.* There's an external 'hard' button on the fy400 to lock the buttons, so when it's in your pocket it can't accidentally turn on. The lock buttons function on the muvo is a setting in the menu.* The carry case was better for the fy400, the 'case' from the muvo only protects the battery pack.* The fy400 had all the recording features of the muvo and also had line in recording, for those of you wanting to use an external mic for recording podcasts or anything else.So if the fy400 is soo much better than the muvo why did I buy it and why did I give it 4 stars? Because it seems the fy400 doesn't last. My fy400 stopped working after 6 months and apparently that's a common thing. Maybe I'll get another mpio brand player the next time I'm looking for an mp3 player but for now this seems like the choice for a player with a built in usb plug.
I've used many Netgear switches like this and I've never had a problem. Silent (fanless), low power and incredibly reliable. When the little lights blink and blink and blink and I know that data is flowing through those ports, sometimes I imagine that it's trying to grab my attention as if it wants me to be proud of it. And I am.
The Weather scanner was received in short order and in perfect condition. It works perfectly and brings us peace of mind.
Compared to store bought HP 97 cartridges, get less than half the prints with these cartridges. Better off paying full price at the store. Company promised restitution but after I removed their negative feedback, they reniged on their promise. Seems cartridges are from a special promotion as the price tag on them said $18.00. Ink quality is okay but quantity is a ripoff.
This is our 2nd Passport (loved the first one), and it didn't disappoint. Same solid performance with small upgrades to make it even a little better. Recommended.
Typical high quality product from Lowepro. Well made and just large enough for Canon 70-300 with the lens shade on.
The Pioneer X-MR7 is the ideal stereo for those who can afford it. It's sleek look and crisp sound fit perfectly in any office setting, and the full-function remote even lets you record CDs without getting up from behind your desk.The best part of this system is the sound. While most small systems are heavy on the treble and have a &quot;Mega Bass&quot; button that gives off way too much low end, the X-MR7 provides well-balanced tones with a strong mid-range to keep the sound clear, even at a low volume.The ability to record from all three CDs on the CD-R drive is also extremely helpful and saves you the time from having to reprogram after each and every song.
Reliable. Fast. Cheap. Great for a digital camera or mp3 player. I use it for my Olympus D490Z and it works great. Beats the stock memory card that Olympus provides. I use the stock for panaromic shots only (which I never do anyway). I went on a long vacation last year and still wasn't able to fill up the card. Great purchase at a low price.
I almost paid over $100 in a local store, and a friend told me check with Amazon before I purchased it, so I did and I'm have no regrets with it. I'm very happy with this product and saved LOTS of MONEY!P.S After I installed it, my Canon works like NEW.
I recently purchased an inexpensive digital converter box, to upgrade my analog sets into the digital age. The converter is in the den, and is supplying a signal to three sets, two of which are in other rooms, out of remote control range...not a convenient setup.I needed some sort of remote control extender, and decided to give this one a try based upon the price and the many positive recommendations.Simply put, this unit deserves the praise that it has been getting! It's functioning flawlessly...the remote for the new converter now works in any room of the house, with no stumbling or hesitation.One caveat to keep in mind--the supplied batteries (one of which has to be inserted into the remote that you wish to use) do come with a charge, and as such the instruction sheet didn't recommend charging them before the initial use. That initial charge that these batteries come with may not be strong enough to work with all remotes, as I quickly found out. The converter box remote, which uses a single battery, would not work at first, unless you were in the same room and pointed it directly at the converter. A VCR remote, which uses two batteries, would work though. This led me, initially, to the erroneous conclusion that the converter box remote was somehow incompatible with this product.If you're anxious to start using the remote control extender upon receipt, and if you find that your remote isn't functioning properly with it, don't give up immediately. Charge the supplied batteries for a few hours and then try again...that's all that was needed over here.Excellent, affordable, and so tiny that it's unobtrusive...am VERY happy!
This amp sucks! Bottom line. It's big for nothing. Piece of crap! The bass knob does not work. Way overrated power! Not 2ohm mono stable! Even the crossover sucks. If I were u I would buy the hi tonics Brutus line or for a lil bit more money go with soundstream. They have always been my favorite amps. Never let me down!
So I bought this deck for 2 reasons: I wanted an integrated solution to link my ipod to my car, and I wanted a hands free bluetooth device.First, the installation was a breeze, It took me less than an hour, including the removal of the old deck in my car. Everything fits well and is sturdy.The user interface is not the best feature of the deck, and is cumbersom at first. You really need to keep the manual handy at ALL TIME!Now the bad part: I work for a wireless operator and I know A LOT about cell phone and Bluetooth. This thing is NOT compatible with most Blackberrys.... A shame! I contacted the pioneer tech support, and they were not able to assist me. I am disapointed.
I have several computers in my home and one is rather old. This USB plug and play device gave one of my older computers bluetooth capability. Just what I needed. Easy to install and use.
These work as well as you make them work; I have had no issues with bad connections or anything else. Below is a link to the pinout, in case you lose the sheet:[...]
Great if you don't have an adapter for your micro sd cards for your laptop or pc. That's all you need
This could be a good product, but the lack of any flexibility in the file management system makes it almost worthless for playing music. You can elect to play music by album, artist, genre, etc., but the only way the selected music can then be played is in alphabetical order. That means, for example, if you have a lot of Beatles albums, and you select the Beatles under the "artist" category, you must listen to "I want to hold your hand" 5 times before going on to multiple versions of the the next song. If you select a genre, e.g., Christmas music, you are treated to 7 versions of Jingle Bells by various artists before going on to listen to the next song multiple times. Even if an album is selected, the songs can only be played in alphabetical order rather than by track. I sent an e-mail to D-Link about this, and when the e-mail was ignored, I talked to "Michael" in support who said he would look into it and get back to me, but he never did. I am going to try to return it for a refund.
For those of you that don't understand what the other comments are about, you should know that although Amazon has fixed the site in the meantime, the original Technical Specs on this card read exactly as follows:One 6.5-ounce packageMade with enriched wheat flour and natural vanilla flavoring100% cholesterol free and sweetened with sorbitolAmerica's number one brand of sugar-free cookiesCreme-filled, vanilla cookies perfect for low-carb dietsQuite funny, I know. As far as a real review goes, I own two of these cards and can say that they perform even better than more expensive ones. The Orinoco chipset is great, reception is good, never had a problem with this card.
I dont often say wow!I build systems and have a somewhat jaded view of some claims as a result.I paired this printer with an Olympus 4megpixel and also a Sony 4 megapixel camera.It showed up and I inserted a memory card without firing up the pc, two presses later out popped a 4x6 that could have come from the Lab.8x10 also no problem.If its not photographic quality then I dont know what is!Amazing quality on HP paper.I read some of the other reviews that were not as flattering and I am glad I ignored them.I truly fail to see how the quality of the prints could be any better.
For people with computers that still have AGP Slots The X1600 Pro with 512 mb might be the fastest card You can buy considering many new cards are PCI-E Only. This card might not be the fastest, but for casual gaming its very fast. I replaced my aging 6800 with 128 mb with this card and it improved framerates about 5-10 fps better.
I bought this refurb. TV (227 S-11 model) because of good reviews and a low price about 7 months ago. I wanted one with a digital tuner, and after it has finally arrived, I was instantly pleased to being able to tune to HD stations with excellent quality on a simple antenna. I was also able to pick up many of the analog (non-HD)cable stations without the box through my cox internet service provider. The sound is better after having it adjusted. The cons, in my opinion, is that the image has a little ghosting problem. It's less visible on the VGA signal, and hardly visible on HD signals. There are also other minor problemsUnfortunately, I decided to put this TV on a shelf which was about 7-8 feet from floor without securing it very well. One day a terrible thing has happened...my new toy fell crashing down on the hard wood floor right in front of my eyes!The front face completely came of with all the fasteners holding the screws completely torn out. Fortunately, nothing else was much damaged.To my surprise, the TV still worked ok, after having it plugged in, however, it had one pixel damaged, which is hardly visible.I was able to repair the case and the fasteners (about 15 pieces) by the use of epoxy glue, and now got my TV back functioning again!Perhaps, this little story will serve as a little testament to the higher quality that Olevia has puts into their product.I am still pleased with this TV.
Off camera flash or at least using a flash besides the pop up flash is definitely something that should be an investment that every photographer should consider. The 430 EX II can create amazing photos indoors and even outdoors. The only issue I have, that I believe would be fixed with the 580 ex or 600 ex ,is that the 180 degree swivel is goes to the left and not the right. The reason I bring it up is that practically ANY DSLR camera sold on the market has or is compatible with a vertical grip with a shutter button on that side. When holding the camera ,the way it is intended with the vertical grip, with a 430EX II on the camera, the 430 EX II can spin straight up and around back, but not up and slightly behind the photographer.Just a quick idea about how this affects me and potentially other who do similar events, I do a lot of indoor event photography like galas, banquets, social events in dark rooms that require a camera( my Canon 60D with a vertical grip) with a good flash unit(my 430 EX II) attached.Shooting the flash straight up sometimes produces shadows around the eye because of the way the light bounces up and then straight down sometimes on the eyes. How would you fix it to get the flash to get light in those areas? By shooting the flash straight up and slightly behind yourself(as the photographer) to angle the light in those areas.That works in horizontal shots. Try using the vertical grip shutter button and your 430 EX II like that, your flash would have to be in the area that it was not designed to be in. What that means is even though you can find a configuration that can get you those results(vertically), you will lose the functionality that you were suppose to get by having a vertical shutter button. At the time money was an issue for me, but now that it isn't, the 580 EX works better with my set up.
Strengths:FAST.OUTSTANDING in low light.Good semi-wide angle/semi-fast lens.Great battery type! (especially now that 2700Mah versions are available).Great ccd and resolution.Great ergonomics (tall enough to hold yet small enough for your pocket).Weaknesses:Menu needs to be straightened out (RAW should be grouped with the jpegs within the F button) and a manual focus button combo would have been great...I hope Fuji is listening! How about a USEFUL RAW utility (or at LEAST the ability to download one from the site!!)??SLOW flash recycle timeNo Autofocus assist lightNo Image stabilizationNo Programmable settings button.Lens is only Semi Wide (32mm@f2.8 equivalent to a 35mm camera lens).Wide angle macro & movie modes only (no telephoto in macro or movie mode)Max XD Memory card is only just moving to 2GB.(Should use the Olympus high-speed H-series XD for best movie perf).No performance/quality probs.Summary: This is a strong candidate for the serious amateur in need of a point and shoot for backups or vacation...It is also VERY easy to use, for the significant other of that serious amateur.I studied medium to high-end point&shoots; and prosumers for 6 months prior to buying the Fuji E900 in April of '06. While the E900 didn't have everything I wanted, in the end, it was the clear choice. the CCD (and sample image output), a real viewfinder, and the ergonomics were keys to my choice.High resolution, moderately high level of amateur photographer type functions (read: manual settings, auto bracketing, and RAW), fast focusing, decent flash, macro mode, good low light ability, a mem-card (only) restricted movie mode, compact size, ergonomic shape, quality build, easy to use modes and ultimately, a real viewfinder.The three finalists in my decision group were the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1, the Canon S80, and the Fuji E900.I have to say, the Lumix, with that beautiful Leica lens took some fantastic shots..but my God! does it have a noisy, and I mean NOISY ccd!!!! if you are only shooting indoors with the flash, and you can look the iso to 80, then it will reward you with incredible images! but this is not my reality. I originally had settled on the Lumix but that noisy ccd and a LACK OF A REAL VIEWFINDER (Panasonic are you listening??) were deal killers in the end. The Lumix is just about useless when you are outside in bright light, and with the sun at your back...a viewfinder is really key hear.Moving to the Canon S80, it has a great lens as well, and does MUCH better with slightly higher iso numbers, but man, that soap bar is bulky! Its dimensions are not at all conducive to actually holding the camera stolidly. I did like the 1024x768 movie mode, but at 15fps the output looks inferior to the regular old 640x480@30fps of the Fuji. The S80 does 640x480 as to, but the ergonomics and weight/mass of the S80 sunk it..but at least it has a REAL VIEWFINDER (Panasonic, are you listening??). The S80 just felt dated. I think its time for Canon to step up with something new in the Point&Shoot; department.The Fuji E900, with the Fujinon lens had the poorest lens quality (IMHO) relative to the extremely high quality of the Canon L series lens on the S80 and that magical Leica lens on the Pani. That said, it is a fine lens that can hold its head high, especially in combination with that great ccd, excellent ergonomics, and a very complete set of features...the Fuji was a better choice for me. It is important to note that I chose this camera over those with image stabilization, and a focus assist ...I found the E900 to be superior to them even though it is not so equipped.I really like the "Natural" program mode. With the 5th generation SuperHADD the colors are good and the low light capability is REALLY impressive. That mode (Natural) lets you get a lot of battery life out of the camera as it lets you preclude the flash A LOT. Note: the Natural Mode is really noisy so if you want to print anything bigger than 4x6 you should take a look at some sample output first (but keep in mind that getting the shot is better than missing it, even if it means a little more noise).The 800 iso actually WORKS..sure it is a little noisy at that level...but we ARE talking about a $300 dollar point&shoot;! Just amazing...It really is an amazing little camera. Kudos to Fuji for having the stones to stick the SuperHADD from the S9000 into a compact point & shoot! I really hope they evolve this little model more.I was worried about the majority-plastic construction, but it is solid yet light weight, and so far, no complaints...in fact if it had been made completely of metal it would have probably made it substantially heavier.The use of double-A (AA) batteries are great for the traveler.It is important to point out that the gripes really are minor and amazingly fixable...if Fuji wanted to support this "fringe" camera a little more ( it IS so much more than the herd of 38mm-160mm equiv. cams out there). I think they could do a software and firmware update and fix 90% of my gripes. And I should also point out that my gripes are only there because the capabilities and performance of this camera just taunt you to want the whole amateur-shooting match. I mean to say, this cam has all the right parts and it does a damned good job of providing a DSLR user with most of the goodies he or she is accustomed to...while allowing your wife or husband to use it as the point and shoot that most people will use it for.GRIPES:I agree with some other reviewers, digging thru the menu to get to the RAW mode is just plain stupid...It belongs above the 9M JPEG setting on the F button!!!Why couldn't they make the RAW format a lIItle bIt friendlier?? I suspect they hid the RAW mode from ready use because at 18M per pic, you cannot take even a SINGLE shot with only the onboard memory (16M)...which also seems silly.Also, while the screen power-up button on the back is really handy for reviewing images (the lens stays parked to conserve the batteries), and other housekeeping, but when you try to power the camera back down (in this mode) via the same button...it actually causes a full power up and lens deployment to occur...what were they thinking?This camera really NEEDS a 4G memory card...1G was fine when you were shooting with 2M to 4M sensor sizes, but this baby has a fantastic 9M sensor! It is impressive that Fuji was able to create a very small format sensor with such great performance: low noise; high dynamic range; excellent color; etc...it just begs to be shot in RAW..if if if... :-)
I purchased this product from Amazon.com as part of a 5.1 Home theater system. The purchasing process at Amazon.com was great as was the product. In combination with JBL L890 front speakers, LC2 center speakers, this speaker pair is great value for the price. Hook up was a bit of a hustle as with the other speakers because I was biwiring without banana plugs, so it took a bit of finger twicking to hook all the speaker cables. I will strongly recommend banana plugs for these speakers. The sound quality is great both for music and movies. I don't have any regrets yet and I would recommed this product strongly.
We were looking for a set of binoculars to take with us on our first cruise and we were going to Alaska. We were NOT dissapointed at all.The price was very good for the product as we did do a little comparative shopping to get the best deal. And, the shipping was quick...as usual. We shop fairly often with Amazon and are always happy with our purchases.
Fits my iomega 250 hard drive perfectly. Netting on opposite side is just right to hold the usb cord. Quality build, reasonable priceWhat more could you want?
The design of this case causes the contrast button to be pressed constantly when the case is attached to the right hand side of the Palm (the way that most left handed users would place their Palm in the case). This renders the Palm unusable. Moreover, the constant pressure on the contrast button results in the contrast being turned all the way up, which causes the screen to be appear totally blank even when the Palm is turned on. The user must reset the contrast without being able to see the contrast slider on the screen.
I bought this computer more than a year ago and I think it has been a pretty good computer for the price. One thing that bothered me was the noise level. I've upgraded the ram to a 1.5 Gb and its all fast now. I usually play games with it and it gets overheated but since the graphic card is only the 64Mb that came on the motherboard, I don't expect too much gaming power from it. The CPU was one of the highest out there when I got it, before Dual Core came out to be very popular.
Great looking product, nice packaging, great idea of setting up your equipment and task list on the internet. Too bad it doesn't actually work. Too bad it isn't supported.I will continue trying to get this blasted piece or art to talk with my computer but I only have so long before I have to decide to return it as defective junk. I'll post another review if I ever manage to get it to work and what the magic was.
Absolutely great. Plays DVDs and Divx Data disks! The HDMI and Upcoverting work great. I can barely tell the difference between broadcast HDTV and the upconverted divx version of the program.Down sides... doesn't read UDF formated disks, but that is completely minor. And is only USB 1.1; making playing videos off of a flash drive difficult.Haven't tried the memory reader yet.
Product works but hardware and support information are not up to what we perceive to be HP standards.Hardware issue: Small plastic door on DVD tray sometimes catches the tray on closing and is pulled out of alignment.Support issue: Technical support information is totally superficial. There is really no product manual. ArtSoft software provided with the product has help files that are also lacking in depth.
I've had this cassette adapter for 8 months now and I use it almost every time I drive. I bought this after buying a $30 FM transmitter and couldn't believe the difference in quality between the two. This cassette adapter blows the FM transmitter out of the water, and only for $6. Now I see that quite a few reviews say they are having bad experiences with this product and I don't doubt that's the truth. However, I want people to know that this product has the potential to work flawlessly as it does for me.IN MY EXPERIENCE:- The sound quality is fantastic. And when I say "fantastic" I mean I can turn up the volume on a heavy bass track and rattle the door panels while hearing high pitches perfectly fine and not having any sort of distortion, static, or any other indication of lower quality output. This is WORLDS different from the FM transmitter of which would produce unbearable static and loss of quality the higher the volume went (NEVER could rattle door panels).- Since I've had this for 8 months and use it very frequently I can attest to the potential reliability this product has. I know obviously this isn't the case for everyone but for $6 it's not even a remotely risky investment.- There have been rare occasions where the sound was distorted, but I found that this happened sometimes when my iPod volume was at 100% and the car stereo volume was low. I fixed it by putting the iPod volume at about 75% and turned up the stereo volume to compensate. This happened twice in 8 months of use and was fixed in 10 seconds.The value I get from being able to hear the music on my iPod clearly as if playing it through an auxiliary port when my car stereo doesn't have said port is worth more than $6 to me. So this purchase I could NOT be more happy with.
I tried this before buying the Expert Mouse because of the savings in cost. Unfortunately, the tiny ball, odd shape, lack of a scroll wheel, etc. made this mouse a bad purchase. Most importantly, my wrist pain from using a standard mouse didn't clear up and the shape of the mouse required me to arc my wrist in a strange way to use it. I've had the Expert Mouse for about a year now, and it is amazing. It is worth the higher price, don't bother with these cheaper trackballs. If you are ready to leave standard mice behind, then opt for the Expert Mouse.
This filter adds a nice warmth to pictures taken outside and does pretty well inside as well would recommend this item
After seeing some of the reviews here, I was a little worried that the memory card would not work with the phone I bought it for. I went ahead and bought it anyways and it works as expected. I was able to load music to it with my PC and it works perfectly with the LG Xenon. I am very satisfied with the purchase. It was a great deal =)
This is such a great radio - wish it could be a bit smaller, butv has a great tone. It is my second FreePlay and I would buy a third.
My MacBook Pro's disc drive was totally on the fritz. It wouldn't burn any DVDs or CDs, and wouldn't even play most movie DVDs properly. I ran this cleaner in my computer for about 3 minutes, and it works perfectly now!
I owned this camera for about three years. I used it often for the first two years and now am using a small LEICA point and shoot. I just tried to put the Pentax back in service and it is dead - will not turn on. A new battery doesn't help. It was stored in a drawer without a battery under good conditions. Next time I will pay more attention to the negative reviews.
These JBL S38II speakers are a true investment in your listening future. When I recently decided to purchase a new set of speakers, my inclinations were initially to buy something from Bose, because it is a popular brand these days. However, upon listening to their bookshelf speakers and learning that they are constructed cheaply, I began to research the JBL line of bookshelf speakers. In terms of quality and performance, these S38IIs are by far the best option for the price.These speakers have been a revelation for me. I hear things in music that I didn't know existed. The bass, midrange, and highs and clear and full. The S38IIs can easily handle anything you want to pump through them, whether it is Bootsy Collins bass thumps or John Coltrane's mid 60s sonic saxophone assaults. The only problem that you might encounter will not be with the speakers but rather the damage they might inflict on your ears--the speakers sound so good and perform so effortlessly at high volume that it is easy to forget how loud you have them. But that is a good problem to have, indeed.The price of these speakers is an absolute bargain. The savings is more than enough to offset a fairly substantial shipping cost that is the result of their heavy weight. When you take them out of the box, you will be amazed at their solid construction and excellent performance. If you are looking for a quality bookshelf speaker that you will be able to enjoy for years, look no further. The JBL S38II speakers are the real deal in more ways than one.
This was just what I was looking for at a good price. Quality product that arrived on time with no issues
I bought this dock, mostly to plug the ipod into my speakers, but the sound quality is awful, besides you can't control the volume from the ipod.
I have owned and used this product for 2 years now and absolutely love it. In my personal opinion, this is the last of the best video players/recorders Archos ever made. After the AV500 series, Archos went the way of the Gen 04/05 series and a dearth of accessories, sad indeed.Back to the AV500. It handles all DivX files 3/4/5/6 (with mp3 audio), XviD and WMV. I use it everyday on the subway and it never leaves my laptop bag. One of my best likes is the fact that it uses a removable battery, regular mini-USB connector, comes with an assortment of extra accessories including USB-host cable, leather case, A/V cables, DVR dock.Since it is a mass storage device, one can simply drag and drop. No proprietary software required and great for Mac users like me.At first, the user controls need some getting used to but once one is up to speed, it's like second nature. LCD screen is a marvel to behold and is very crisp. I always have people (even the iPod crowd) being wowed at the quality of the gorgeous 4 inch screen.Also, it is one of Cnet's highest Editor's choice gadget in its class.
This is a good keyboard! very simple with just the keys you need it could be a bit cheaper but I guess that's the way it is.
This headphones were made of pure awesomeness!I always use my iPod for the gym, on the go, to classes and almost everywhere i am always running around. This headphones are like having a home theater in your head, the bass is really good and no matter how high you put the volume, sound quality is excellent.I have always been fan of Sony Stuffs, playing PSP games with this little fellas is just amazing! They are very very comfortable, you can even forget they are there. the material is very flexible so unless you force it like a gorilla it will bend but not break. The cable is the perfect length, not to short so you dont have to keep your mp3 almost in your mouth and now so long that you will trip on em and break your nose. Mo matter what you do they will not fell so you dont have to stop every 0.5 secs to put em back in.overall: Awesome!
This arrived quickly. I was able to install it with hardy any difficulty. Mac Pro made it slightly tricky - or maybe it's my wide fingers. Once installed it just simply worked! Nice
This product makes a huge difference in reception. Cable tv is not available in our area so we decided to try an antenna. The signal strength increased by 25% with this amp.
I only printed two things thus far, but can't tell a difference between these cartridges and the more expensive ones, at least not with my printer.
Seller shipped ASAP and even with the "slow boat" super saver shipping I had the item in 2 days. Excellent!
the camera performs excellent.the manual leaves a lot to be desired.had the same problems with other nikon manuals
I was really excited to see the newest gen player on the market. I was shure it has to be better then any other, I mean there is big MS behind it and they have so much money for research and could probably do the best job possible. So I got it to try as soon as possible. But then came the facts: It feels heavier as its competitors, is bigger and looks pretty ugly. The screen looks great, but then the interface is so lousy and absolutely not intuitiv. But the big problems came when trying to connect it to the computer, it did not appear despite the software was correctly installed, I tried for hours to make it work. then a friend who wanted to help me commented he purchased several songs from the MSN music shop under that Plays for shure license, and now he stays in the rain because MS did not have success with that and terminated the whole program. His songs would not even play on that Zune, so I decided to bring this device back to the store and get an iPod instead. Because you can be shure, the Zune will have no sucess and they will have to terminate that song licenses too, so you spend money for songs you will end up not beeing allowed to hear them on new players.
I got this MD player as my Christmas present. It didn't look very attractive and new, in terms of design. When I started to use it I realized what was hidden under its silver body panel! The sound was amazing (44.1 kHz) and the batteries lived for a good time to enjoy the music (approximately 12h with alkalines).I take it to school everyday, and swich the batteries every 2 to 2 and a half weeks. I sometimes forget that I have it with me cause it's so light and compact. The Mini Disks are too very light and easy to carry. Once I ran to the bus listening to my MD, and it didn't even skip. I recommend you to buy this product. Even if it's kind of old, it's still good.Thank you for reading my review. :)
Unbelievable for the price. Couldn't ask for more -- even my techie friends were amazed and ready to turn in their high end projectors for this great little machine. I use it for showing DVDs of movies for family and friends and it's perfect for that. I've only had it a few weeks, so don't know the longevity, but so far it's a winner.
My bought one of these printers from a co-worker about a year ago. I worked well for until he had some issues with a paper jam. I won't go through the paper-jam issue in this post. Others have beaten that drum enough. Once he cleared both the physical jam on the printer and cleared the printer queue, the printer displayed the "Back door open..." error. He was wanting to take the machine to a repair center to have someone look at it. I asked him if I could, "Just for fun." He agreed and after twenty minutes of research (these reviews were more helpful than the Brother website), I focused my examination on something, anything that physically resembles a switch. Turns out that the design team opted for an optical sensor instead of a contact switch. The optical switch is "closed" when something breaks the beam. A beam of light (can't see it with the naked eye) shoot from one of the small, square brown block to the other.If you want to find it yourself:1. open the back door cover,2. pull the tab to open the rear chute cover,3. follow the edge of the rear chute cover until you see it end in between the slot it travel in (it should be a rectangular tab that visibly stands out from the silver/white background in the slot),4. take about 1/2 inches of the sticky part of a post it and wrap is over the black arm in way that make it stick out in front of the tab about 1/4 inch,5. let your eyes follow the slot (its a curve) until you see the two brown block I mentioned earlier,6. close ONLY the rear chute cover until your paper trim is in between the two blocks (make sure the power is on, you should see a light come on to warm the roller),7. if that does the trick, carefully open the rear chute cover and add a little tape to make sure your modification stays put,8. close up everything and continue printing.This fix costs next to nothing. A post-it and some scotch tape. The main issue I had was with the design. I know that a contact switch would work as well as the optical one, but I think Brother was shooting for the printer to work a long time. I used to design assemble tools for some the the electronic components in it. My experience tells me that the problem with this design could have been mitigated in pcb design or the a small modification of the rear chute cover. Oh well. A pretty decent printer got a bad rap because of what I'd consider a simple oversight or an easy to fix home solution.
No major complaints, but the buttons should be a little more functional when you're relying on this thing to output accurate numbers. You'll have to make a habit of really pushing the buttons down and ensuring your button-stroke was recorded in the calculator. Other than that, it's a good calculator...gets the job done.
I had to replace a phone that is used for audio recording - and my expensive plantronics headset (that is totally awesome) no longer worked with the new phone. I did not expect this headset to work as well as the expensive one - and I was happily very wrong. The sound quality is awesome. It doesn't filter background noises quite as well as the plantronics, but it does a decent job. Even if I change phones again I'll probably stick to this lightweight headset (plantronics unit takes up desk space!!)
This is a great quality bag. It looks great and the pink suede-like interior is a very nice touch. The only thing I didn't like about it was that there was limited space. In it I kept a power supply, mouse, USB ten-key pad, and network cable but that would be all I could fit. If I needed to take extra office work or anything else home it would be a tight fit. It's great if you don't need all the extra room but I do so I'm opting for a laptop backpack instead. It could have benefited from the use of additional exterior pockets. Other than that it's a great bag!
First, I'm a computer guy. They pay me to do this kind of thing. Except I write software, I don't configure LANs. So I needed to call tech support because the camera was on a different subnet by default and their documentation, though long, was very lacking in advanced configuration. I had to call in three times to get the IP conflict resolved. The first two people didn't have a clue how to use the camera. The third guy knew it all and finished the job. Two of the three were Indian sounding and I had trouble communicating, but got the job done.Then, the scheduler wouldn't work. I would set the schedule for 1 o'clock, and 1 o'clock would come and go without recording. I called tech support again and talked to 3 more people. Without admitting that the old software was buggy, they insisted that I upgrade by downloading the new stuff. The new updated software didn't work at all.Now I have spent 18 full-time hours on this, 3 days and nights, I've talked to 12 different tech support people and here is where I am.The camera is now an artificial reef because they had me flash it with the latest firmware which totally killed it. The application on my Windows XP PC is their newest beta version because all of their old software is buggy. And that version is buggy too. They say it's ready to be released.So basically nothing works. Nothing. And nobody at D-LINK appears to give a crapola. Not one manager I've talked to has given me a call-back to see if this is resolved to my satisfaction. In fact, they go out of their way to explain to me that they don't have direct phone numbers that I can get back to them with. Each time I have to call in and start over from scratch.Additionally I have a feeling they don't have a Q/A (quality assurance) group that tests their software before releasing it, but I'm not sure. It sure seems that way.I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 because the camera itself was somewhat impressive at first when that worked. It has its own address that can be seen from anywhere on the internet. Pretty cool. The application on the PC side is where most of their problems are.V.
I purchased this and was surprised at how good the picture quality is.First off the unit I received had both plugs black, in the picture here it shows one is yellow.On my system this camera is capable of showing video to very close range, at 6 inches away it gives a great picture on in-close items. Someone said two feet is the minimum but not with the unit I got.The picture is also crystal clear, if anyone has a grainy picture it is probably the cable they used or the other parts of their security system. it also adjusts for the lighting, so brightens in dark areas and darkens in lighter areas to give the same good picture quality.This camera is probably best for an area that goes out to 30 feet or so and in closer, I would not expect to use it for across a street or longer distances.The only negative on this unit is really the way the camera has a swivel base that makes the exiting chord hit the base. In the picture of the camera you can see the exiting chord goes over the top of the base but that gives an upside down imagine on my system so you have to flip it over.
I purchased a Sony DVD-GXD455 when they first came out. Because it is DVD recording HD, it converts to SD upconvert. The machine is used every day for several hours. I own 3 other DVD-R's. The Wal-mart Magnavox ZC352MW8 performs just as good as this Sony. Magnavox costs only $135 and has had no problems. Both my Sony RDR-GXd455 & RDR-GX315 remotes have failed. At $55 plus shipping and taxes each I consider it a major failure. Sony I have found out has poor remotes that tend to wear out with usage. My other two machines remotes work fine with the same usage and age.I think Sony is getting like GM and not caring about service. I had to wait on the phone for 35 minutes for them to tell me they were too busy to help me with the remotes. I left a number to have them call me back and they did not. I had to repeat this procedure once more to get the information. Customer support is poor at best. You are on your own when you buy their products now.
I received this for Christmas and I use it far more than I ever used my 120-song iPod Shuffle, which I bought for the gym/going on walks. 1000 songs is a great size for me and I use it in the car with iTrip and at home plugged into my Creature speakers (much easier than firing up the iBook, opening iTunes, etc). Sleek and cute and all that stuff, but actually a useful little gadget for me too.
The bulb in my InFocus x1 projector exploded in dramatic fashion the other day and I have never before attempted to replace it. I came to Amazon hoping to find some reviews and make sure I was doing the right thing in trying to replace the bulb myself. I nearly got scared away after reading one review that said it was a waste to replace the bulb if the original one exploded. It appears as though that must have just been an isolated case for the particular unfortunate review writer. In my case, when I removed the broken bulb, i found that there was no breakage or dust outside of the bulb housing unit and after reading other reviews that had positive experiences I decided to take the plunge.The bulb arrived a much shorter time frame than I had originally anticipated, which was a very pleasant surprise. Removing and replacing the bulb was an absolute breeze, and the new bulb is working like a charm - in fact, I have Avatar playing in bright vivid colors as I type this. :)Am very pleased with the timeliness, ease of installation and quality of this bulb and would recommend it without hesitation.
I have to retrieve materials for my job as a church music director. Sometimes I'm looking at stuff that's 20 nyears old. Often that means the only format available to me is vinyl. This turntable really takes care of the problem. I can plug it into the aux input on any amp, and I can also connect it to my sound card. Using Cakewalk Pyro I can dub into the digital realm with ease. And the price was great.
I am very satisfied with the service and the product. The person I purchased from kept in touch by email the whole time. He was a very nice person to deal with and I think your company is the greatest.
I wanted to use this to connect both my xbox and playstation to my home theater set up but my reciever did not pick up the signal. I could see the light coming out from the cable that was running into my home theater but it looked like it was too weak for the reciever to be able to recognize it. It seems like its doing its job but the signal gets weakened.
Wors perfectly with my HP printer with no errors or messages. I stored a set for over a year and they still worked like new. You can also no beat the price!
This is the perfect dvd player for our bedroom. Where we are short on space this a great compact dvd player. Easy to use and the clarity is good.
This is a cheap shotgun mic, also known as a boom mic. Compared to a camcorder's built-in mic this mic is uni-directional, so it's less susceptible to ambient noise. The naysayers here don't like it because they don't know what to expect or how to use it properly. You need to read the manual and follow the instructions, silly. And be sure to use it on one of the listed compatible Sony camcorders (although I also got it work with a Hitachi model). The sound quality is about the same as a Sony camcorder's built-in mic -- that's why I said this is cheap -- but you imemediately notice the improvement. The trick is to point the mic's front end at the sound source. If I had more money I'd have bought a Sennheiser, but for 45 bucks, this is not bad at all.
First i am not an audiophile, but i can tell the difference. the cable works great, my only mistake was that i did not but the 6ft. The extra length would help when i pull the component out.
I just got this Koss cd player in the mail, and it works as specified. It sounds good, everything seems to be working, and its definitely worth the price. You wont find a decent brand cd player with 40 sec AS and a car kit for this cheap anywhere. As far as aesthetics goes, it looks plain, which is how it should be.
That was a question I found myself asking this quite a few times. For some odd reason, it wanted to switch from analog video to digital video, even though I never told it to. I'm sure there was some explanation, but I lost the instructions, and had to wing it. When it actually did work, it was very efficient, and I was happy with it. It's very useful for someone who doesn't have a digital camera, such as myself, but I'd like it more if it stayed on the setting I told it to stay on.
I bought two packages for my keyboard and mouse at work. These batteries work great. I've charged them and left them sitting in the plastic reusable case for weeks. They seem to last longer in use than my eneloops I use in a similar manner at home.
Ok, so a $100 boombox for satellite radio isn't as good as your home system, but for what it is--a portable boombox, it does quite nicely. I do not agree with the comment here by another user that its sound quality isn't as good as FM. Perhaps he wasn't using the antenna properly...because it sounds MUCH better then FM quality both for the Satellite and for the line in. It is not a light sucker, so expect some weight but I think that speaks to how solid the boombox is. I gave it four stars due to the fact that it could be lower weight, more options (FM/AM tuner) and perhaps less expensive. If you have a Sportster and want portability, pick one up.
For the price this wide angle lens is super. I am used to using a 35mm camera with various lenses, and this lets me use the more portable digital without losing the wideangle affects I like to get. It seems very well made. The only drawback is you cannot use the built-in flash as the lens blocks the light. You also cannot use the viewfinder, you have to use the LCD screen, which can be hard to see in bright sunlight.
The Archos 605 is a good device. Not perfect, but what is? Comparing it to it's obvious competitor, the iTouch, it is nowhere near as slick. No 2 finger zoom, no automatic switching between vertical and horizontal orientation (unnecessary with the large screen of the Archos), not even in the same league in terms of user interface. The Apple wins hands down......but where the Archos blows away the Apple is in features and functionality, 2 things near and dear to my heart.Multiple audio formats, multiple video formats, a real browser (additional $30 purchase, an absolute must) that you can actually see and read either in full screen or zoomed. Zooming is just a double click of the touch screen away which is fine with me. Browser displays flash too (iTouch doesn't). Favorites are easy to set and get to, a keyboard automatically pops up when you click into a text field. Unfortunately you can't listen to music and browse at the same time and I find that quite odd. Who knows, Archos may (please, please, please) fix that in a later firmware version. If not then they should have put in a better processor/ram to overcome this obvious deficiency. You can view photos and listen to music though.I love that I can just plug my Archos in via USB and copy files over to it using Windows Explorer. I could also use Windows Media player, but one of my computers is running Windows 2000 and so has an old version of Media player that I don't think syncs devices. Haven't tried and don't care. I prefer the former method, but thank you Archos for the CHOICE.I use the buttons sometimes, though I don't think you can do everything via the buttons only. Again, haven't tried, thanks for the choice. I use the stylus for most operations. I hope I don't lose it because there's no place to store it in the unit. I guess that's why they gave me 2.You can also stream video, images and music from a wi-fi connected computer. Useful if you have one of the smaller GB players, but with the 80gb probably not necessary. If you leave all your media on your base computer, it won't be available when you leave your house. Did I mention 80GB (or 30 or 160!)? Exactly 5x (or 2x or 10x) larger than the iTouch which would hold less than half my music collection. I need access to it all because I use it as my digital music receiver at home.I looked for a long time and couldn't find a better device. I have all my CDs ripped to mp3 format and the CDs are in a box in the basement for backup. With the DVR device which is available as an optional accessory (again a must have for me), I can place the unit in the DVR and with the included DVR remote, control every function of the 605 and have the screen from the 605 projected to my TV. This also allows you to surf the web with the remote and see it on the TV. Also watch videos, YouTube, photos/slideshows & music. The DVR is a digital media receiver that actually works. The DVR is just that too (a DVR!), with the ability to download a tv guide and just click on the show you want to watch. The Archos will record it. Setup is a little cumbersome and so I will probably not use it for that purpose. I use it for the docking/charging/video-to-tv option.If the battery doesn't last long enough for you, you can buy the battery dock which is nice and small and probably doubles the battery life. There are numerous additional work-arounds people have come up with for additional battery life as well as charging (archosfans forum). The USB charger is really slow apparently. This is because USB inherently provides very little power and the battery is relatively large. So it takes a long time to charge. Do yourself a favor and decide in advance which of the 4 docks you find most useful and purchase one when you buy the 605. Any of the docks charges faster than USB.It has a tiny little speaker that does work in a pinch, and is great for showing someone a video or slideshow with music. Not something you'd want to use regularly.Get it. Now.
I purchased this hoping I could get a better signal on my laptop at the furthest point from the wireless. I spent about 30 minutes each time I wanted to use the internet trying to find the signal, and when I did, it didn't gain me much speed. It would also lose signal frequently (thus spending more time finding the signal again). Plus, it is very cheaply made and I had to be careful when trasporting it. I sent it back within three days. Beware.
I have used this memory card in my camera for over 2 years and have had no issues. That is about all one can ask of a memory card. It is plenty of space for me and it has not lost any of my data.
Well, I guess I got what I paid for. When I first got it, it didn't work AT ALL until I downloaded the v.1.05 firmware update. But now, it's still pretty wishy-washy. My connection gets dropped a lot and that's pretty annoying. I've been having problems with the MAC filtering especially. I'm basically just waiting for the next firmware update that will hopefully fix a lot of the problems. I'm not holding my breath though.
Unfortunately, this drive ships with something called U3... a Windows application that launches whenever you plug the drive into a machine.If you have a mac, it launches a CD-ROM disc image every time you plug the drive into your machine. And the worst part is, you cannot remove this software unless you have a PC. Reformatting the drive does nothing.If you do a Google search for 'removing U3' you'll see many other people that are unhappy with this technology (PC and MAC).So I recommend avoiding this drive.
I just read somebody's else review on this, and I wanted to add my own 2 cents. I just had the same issue last night (computer would not start, and I called tech support). I am Computer person by trade, so I was just trying to get the parts sent to me. I knew the problem had to be the power supply, but even I have to go through all of the mundane and ridiculous steps that everyone else does. After getting through the language barrier (she wouldn't listen to what I was saying), she diagnosed the problem as a bad mboard, which I disagreed with.I then remembered that my wife's cousin (who had been living with us) had the same computer. It was in our basement not being used. I decided to try and switch power supplies, and boom! It worked. All I need to do is buy a new power supply. Dell's support has become terrible IMO.
I bought one of these chargers about six months ago. I wanted a cheap charger that could be used will traveling by car and while I was away from a regular mains power supply. It was a nice, small and very light charger. Certainly something that could be easily thrown in a camera bag and forgotten.I only used the charger a handful of times - several times in the car on the way to a photo shoot and a couple of times at home just to check it was still working. Last week I plugged it in, put a battery in the charger, the little light flashed and then went out. It hasn't worked since. I even took the charger apart and tried to determine if it was something I could fix, but with no luck. I did rule out a problem with the transformer and any broken connections. The charger does have a lot of electronics in it, but they all looked fine and it's beyond my abilities to diagnose the problem further.I would not recommend this item to others. I am going to try another type of change as a replacement, the Power2000 QP-7600.
I've had this little thing for a few weeks now, and it does the job. It doesn't always work from behind the camera, but seems to work well from in front (which is generally where you would be using this sort of thing, anyway).I can't really think of anything else to say about it, not having tested it very much, but it looks like a well-constructed and workable little gadget.
I was mistaken I now think this wire does have aluminum because It burned out using It for heater wire but I do like most of the stuff Pyramid makes.I have some Pyramid 15 Inch speakers I have had since around 1996 that still work even with a beloved Sony 120 watt stereo receiver powering them, I blew the Sony up powering a Rife, Doug coil machine stupid Me kept spraying Water on the Doug coil to keep It from burning up but I did Not think about how much stress the Sony was under so I went In to My living room and got My Behringer monster EP2500 powering them. Whether this wire It Is pure copper I do Not know, I do Not think It Is a copper Iron mix which corrodes bad and has a high resistant that loses a lot of power. This wire Is much heaver than lamp cord wire but Not as heavy as battery starter cable I would say It will handle two thousand watts continuous which Is enough to power 2 Optimus electric heaters for the Winter.
This is a terrible system. I'm a Samsung guy, for the most part. I have several Samsung products and have not had very many issues as I have with this one item. This system is plagued with issues. Do a search online concerning this system and you will find it was a lemon from the start. Practically everyone has had the same problems. Just on the other side of the warranty, the system starts picking when and what DVD's it wants to play. Eventually, it stopped playing DVD's or CD's most of the time. I sent it back to Samsung for repairs, but their repairs only fixed it so it will play about 90% of the time. There are better systems out there. I would not recommend purchasing this aged and problem-ridden system.
I have bad luck with headphones. Usually one ear starts shorting out, or the wire breaks, or something. So far, these have held up. Both ears still work, and the wire is coated in a fabric and also has a stretchy elastic section that I think is protecting it from my usual clumsy wear and tear. The sound is what you'd expect from the price, not amazing, but perfectly okay.
Good product. I use it for my iPhone and it sticks to my windshield very well. The only issue I have is that it doesn't accommodate the plug for the iPhone very well. The bottom support piece is not wide enough. I still don't find this a big problem, I just set it as low as I can and pinch it in with the side holders. Works fine. I also like the button release on the side which matches up for my thumb and quick release. Arkon actually has a new PDA model I bought for my father. It holds the iPhone better, but the spring mechanism to hold the phone takes 2 hands to release. Overall both of these products are very good and I highly recommend.
At the reduced price prints can be made any time at prices competetive with the now ubiquitous quick print machines in drug stores and big box stores. Actually the ink cartridge gives a low warning and then finally stops the printer completely at some variable number, generally in excess of 100 sheets. As the Picture Mate Printer manual says on page 65, this depends entirely on what kind of pictures you print. I have found that by using varied colored photos without too many with a lot of the same color, I can get over 20% more from the ink. What this product gives is outstanding photos instantly anywhere for a reasonable price not even counting the gas to get to the do-it-yourself machines.This Epson product when used with the Epson Picture Mateprinter yields fantastic photos that are immediately dry with exceptional color reproduction.
Who would have thought a projector bulb looked like this and cost so muchI first saw this bulb on another website for $57, I about choked.I was relieved that amazon had it for much less and with free deliveryI was in the middle of recording all my families 8mm movies with the bulb burnt out.I am pleased that amazon had it listed, that it fits, and that I was able to finish recording my old movies.
These little camera holders are simple, well-made and very adaptable thanks to the extra parts in the kit. A great deal for a simple, useful product.
I bought these speakers from Best Buy almost a year ago for $20 a pair. I use them as fronts for my Pioneer VSXD411 receiver,and have the KLH AV1001Bs as surrounds. Just so you know, home theater has just recently become a passion of mine, so I wouldn't call myself an audiophile. But I do know what sounds good to me. These are great as main speakers, although they appear to have a little distortion with high frequencies. This is only noticeable occasionally, since I mostly use them for movie sound. The bass is more than ample. Movies like the Matrix and Lord of the Rings sound rich & full, even when not using a sub!I've been in those sound rooms with all the BIG names in home audio, with some snotty sales geek telling me how much better a set of thousand dollar speakers will make my system sound. I can say that I honestly can't hear a huge difference between theirs & mine. At least not enough to mortgage my house for.I may upgrade someday, if I can find better speakers for a reasonable amount of money. At regular price, these may not be better than comparably priced Sonys or Pioneers. But if you can get 'em at ten, or even twenty bucks a pop, jump on it. You will be satisfied. Here is a list of what my budget system is composed of:Pioneer VSXD411 Dolby/DTS 5.1 reciever -$130 from Circuit CityKLH L853B bookshelf speakers - $20 on sale at Best BuyKLH 943PL center channel speaker - $30 on sale at Best BuyKLH AV1001B speakers - $20 on sale at Best BuyJensen 100 watt 8 inch sub - $89 from RexComplete system - Around $300, about the price of an entry level home theater in a box, but much better quality sound.I hope I helped out all of you who cherish saving a little cash, and still getting great sound!
Now I really love the sound quality and the sleek look of this headphone, but durability is an issue. I purchased less than two months and it already stop functioning properly. It&#8217;s actually bizarre. I hear the music in term of the sound, but not the singing/words of the artists. I thought it was my Ipod and Iphone, but unfortunately it was the headphone.
I bought this as a gift for my daughter, for her 8th brthday! It works very well and it very easy to install and download songs to. It is the perfect size and for the price, I am very pleased with the quality of the sound and the different features it offers. She loved it and now she can enjoy her music without the ipod price tag!
HDMI cables are top quality and cant be beat price wise. Same as the ones you buy for $25 and up only your not paying for the pretty box.
Excellent product. Confusing instructions. It took me about 3 days of trial and error adjustments to be able to set it correctly for the use of the 3 alarm feature.Two of the 3 alarms (the "water sounds", and the "beeper") do not allow any volume control, as best as I can tell. (The instructions are so poorly written, that I am not certain about this limitation even after owning it for several weeks.) The 3rd alarm (radio) does provide a means for volume control. The lack of a volume control could present a problem for some users, since the loudness of two of the three alarms is permanently set to a very low volume level.
I think this camera has been overshadowed by its cousins - Dimage 5 and Dimage 7. But the S304 uses much of the same technology in a smaller package. The S304 has been compared to Nikon Coolpix 995 and this compares favorably at a much lower price. And if you are looking for a 'conventional' digital point and shoot this should be high on your list.Pros: 4x zoom lens, 5 preset shooting modes (portrait, macro, landscape etc), movie mode with sound, lot of optional manual settings allows you to 'grow into' the camera, great value for a 3 megapixel camera with the recent price drops, sleek looks(!)Cons: Some problems with autofocus in low light (but a lot of point and digicams have this problem).Please note that this camera uses a proprietary color space. Conversion to sRGB color space using the included software improves the colors as they appear on the monitor. But this is a fast process and is also optional. (There is not much difference after the conversion - for most people who will be using the camera).Please note that many of the other sites where you may find lower prices may not be reliable. Of course, you need not worry if you are ordering from Amazon !!And if happen to be a user of this camera please share your feedback and comments here.
Easy setup, was able to get access to interface very easily.Easy to set port forwarding feature and there seems to be no limit as to how many settings you can use. I am still going after 10!
I was a point and shoot camera advocate. I loved the small, "fits in your pocket" coolness factor that the P&S; cameras had. What made me change my way of thinking was during one of my trips to Sydney, Australia. I was walking in the late afternoon and the sun was just setting down and I tried to shoot some early evening/night time pictures of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.. and failed miserably with my little P&S.; So I decided to take the plunge down the DSLR lane.For those looking for a great first DSLR camera, the XTi will not disappoint. I do recommend that you upgrade the lens right away (or rather, buy just the camera body and get the SIGMA 18-200mm OS) because the stock lens just does not cut it. Having come from P&S;, I was used to the 10X zoom and with the stock lens, you only get 3X and the high end of that is only 55mm. So save about 50bucks (which you can put towards a better lens) by just buying the camera body and you will not regret it.I have taken numerous pictures with this camera - from regular day photos to stunning night time shots. I just could not believe the quality of the details of the night time pics. If you are afraid of the perceived "complications" that DSLRs seem like having, you have nothing to fear. I was able to take the camera out of the box, and start shooting right away. Afterwards, I read the manual to get a feel for what each knob did and have not looked back ever since.To help you improve your shooting skills, I do recommend getting a good book which will help explain aperture, shutter speed, and other camera linggo. Overall, you will not regret buying this camera. In short - a great starter camera with tons of "pro" capabilities.
I intended to get the best new wireless keyboard I could get; planned to spend about $100. I read the reviews of all the Microsoft, Kensington and Logitech keyboards and found many complaints about all of the wireless keyboards, from reliability to ergonomics to features and functionality.So I decided to look at reviews of all keyboards to see which ones got the best ratings. I checked Cnet, PC Magazine, [...] reviews like this, etc. One name kept coming up: Saitek, and the latest model, the Eclipse II. Only thing was: no wireless.After thinking it through about how far away from the PC I get when working and all, I decided to give this one a try. I'm glad I did because I could not be happier with the product! It's well made, nice hefty feel, great touch, and the backlighting is fantastic when darkness is falling or a storm pops up.I'd reccomend this to anyone, and it was only about $[...] if I remember correctly, so about half what I planned to spend. That'll cover some add'l SD cards or something! It's easily the best keyboard I've owned or used.Jerry
The print server was great while it worked. I have had problems in the past, requiring resetting the server and the printer, but was able to get it to work after some work. This time, the server suddenly stopped working. The PS admin program could not detect any printer server, resetting and turning off the server, printer, reboot computer, reset the router and cable modem, all failed to fix the problem. The USB port, IP address, QUEUE names are all confirmed. Call the 24hrs tech support, with very poor connection, and the person on the other side has a moderately strong ?Indian accent, difficult to understand, and the phone gets suddenly disconnected after just about 1-2 minutes talking with the the technician. Quite frustrating, and it almost seem easier to get a printer for each computer. I don't plan to buy another one for replacement.
It always drops connections and has conflict with my netgear router. I would not recommend getting this particular router.Spend about $50 and get a decent motorola modem.
This software is what was recommended by the software Contour if you wanted to import your Contour outline directly into a text editor to have a running start on your screenplay. Well it turns out that you can NOT import a Contour file into Montage at all yet the parent company of both pieces of software Mariner keeps marketing it as if it has that capability. Very disappointing! I'm staying away from these guys, they're liars and they deserve to be sued.
Was there a remote power enable? The power button did not turn it on.
I bought this remote control probably 3-4 years ago. I have a Sylvania LCD tv in our bedroom and no universal remote works on it. The 'learning' feature of this remote caught my eye.I quickly and easily programmed the Sony remote control by following the directions and pointing the Sylvania remote control at it so it could 'learn' the remotes functions. Works flawlessly.I drop this remote control off my bed probably 4x a week. For the past 3-4 years. I mean sometimes the batteries roll, the remote pops apart. It refuses to die. I wish my cell phones and other electronics were this rugged.I have had 1 problem with the remote. Every six months or so the buttons get REALLY hard to push. Ive replaced the batteries, nope still hard to push. I have to completely disassemble the remote control and clean the circuit board with q-tips and rubbing alcohol. It gets very dirty from the buttons pushing against it. Once I clean it, its good for another six months or so. I havent seen any other reviewers comment on this (which is what brought me to amazon in the first place - I googled the issue and this popped up) so I dont think its a widespread issue.All in all, you wont find a rugged, smart, easy to use remote control like the Sony RM-VL600. Im going to buy a spare so when I finally do misplace this one for the final time or if it ever does actually croak, Ill have a spare!
This product works exactly as advertised. Click the button and find out what the song is. The website isn't set up very well, and it's slow because of all the annoying flash stuff, but with broadband it's definitely usable.Unfortunately, it's only usable for the rest of September. Emarker.com is shutting down, and that makes the eMarker useless. Thus, the 1-star review. Current users are being offered a refund, but my guess is if you buy one now you won't get that.I'd write more detail, but I have to go print hardcopies of my eMarks. :(
I got this TV since July 2005, the 1st one broke within 4 weeks due to color black display as red... got it exchanged from Bestbuy for free in 30 days. The 2nd TV is the one I still watching... until 2 weeks ago, it shut down itself after 2.5 hours watched; then just keep shutting down often.So, I noticed there was so much dust, bought an Air canned spray it from the back of penal, the canned didn't work much... I suspect it was over-heat, so I put a fan behind it and it worked but the fan caused too much noise.Finally, I bought an Air Compassor, this time it did a very nice and powerful job to get all the dust away inside the TV electronic boards. Guess what, it fixed the problem, it's working like the way it should be for many hours on without shutting down. I guess it saved me for few hundred if I make a TV service center called.
I bought this battery as a back up for my XTi. Seems to work at least as well as the original Canon battery. I recently took approximately 1500 photos over the course of a weekend and I couldn't tell a difference when switching back and forth between the two batteries.
Although the batteries fit loosely in the original Canon charger, they fit well in the T-50 camera and maintain a high mah for extended periods.
The camera won't work with CompUSA DVD-R's (I tried a bunch of them). I don't know if it is the camera's fault or CompUSA's, but I recommend trying out the blank DVD-R's in the store before taking them home.
I purchased this lense attachment for my husband for Christmas, and he was very happy with it. For around 20 bucks, he was able to take pictures of the whole room, in one shot. I know there are $700 lenses out there, but that was definetly not in the budget this year. I was worried that it would be junky, but we were pleasantly surprised by the quality.
This was the first time that I attempted replacing my own auto speakers. After getting the $10 pack of door panel tools from Amazon I ordered these Hiphonic speakers. My old 120 watt POS speakers failed and I wanted to try my hand at this upgrade. Bottom line, I will never pay (around $220 for parts and install around here) to have speakers installed. Door tools and speakers in hand (and one YouTube video later) I had them swapped out. These Hiphonics are night and day better. So $40 for the speakers, $10 for the door tools (invaluable), and I just saved $170. Thanks Amazon and YouTube. I took a chance and it payed off big.
I'm listening to music with these speakers right now and John Mayer never sounded so good. Exquisite quality for just the two side speakers and the bass. Totally worth the $.
Works fine, keep my laptop cool and one problem it is small for my laptop, but is my fault I didn't paying attention on that description
I've had this receiver for about 2 months now. It has been a disappointment. I would rather have my old Yamaha receiver. Here are some of the reasons:1) The unit emits a big scratching sound when you pause a DVD and then restart.2) The remote control can't turn on and off my Sharp TV. Also, the remote gets into weird modes where nothing works. I have to turn off the receiver and turn it back on.3) The surround-sound setup proceedure with the supplied microphone did not work when the microphone was where my head would be. I had to put the micrphone where my feet would be. Even then, the proceedure was very simplistic compared to the Yamaha tune-up proceedure.The unit sounds about the same as other receivers I have used. Others just work better.
This Laptop is ok, I got in on time and everything. The reason it is only ok is because I'm having batteries troubles. The battery is not charging, so I have to keep it plugged in at all times. I'm trying different ways to get the mac to read the battery but it's not working. I might just have to but another battery off Amazon.
After alot of consumer reaserch I found the Whistler Pro-58 to be the very best deal for the money. And I am pretty sure it has payed for it self the first week I used it. Close call. Very happy with product.
I am a Private Investigator working in a very, very cold climate. My line of work is fast-paced and I can't afford for break downs. I can't tell my client that I didn't get the info because my recorder wasn't working well. I also can't use a digital recorder as digital recordings are not admissable in all courts.That's where this Sony microcassete recorder comes in. I use it to dictate my reports, record interviews and record phone conversations. On average, I record about 3-4 hours of audio a day. It is always with me and has never let me down.Believe me, I have abused this recorder. I've dropped it, left it in my car in -40 to 100 degree temperatures and even dropped it in a sink full of water (I think I got lucky on that one). Even after all that, my recorder is always ready to go.This model is relatively easy on the batteries and has very clear playback. Its mic is always sensitive enough to do what I need and it will plug into a wall outlet should I need some long-time power.If you buy this recorder, you will not be dissappointed.
This is THE greatest GPS on the market! It is a MUST-HAVE for everyone!!!!! I love it and use it everyday! It is SOOO easy to use, and always accurate!!!
I lke this bag, and use it all the time. It allows hands-free walking so you can carry your camera, or your kids' junk, depending where you are. I am able to fit a significant amount of stuff in the bag: camera, two lenses, a flash, extra batteries, and a small pad. But the compact size and light weight of the total package is what makes it valuable to me. It's well constructed. I do wish there was a detachable shoulder strap included for those times I wish I could carry it that way.
I purchased this sub thinking that I was getting a good deal but it turned out to be a waste of money. I had it installed for 150 and my factory speakers were had more bass than that box. I sent it back less than an hour after I had it installed.
I've had this thing for 2 and a half years now. I hasn't broken once.PROS:-Battery life is great (around 30 hrs.)-I've dropped it several times on sidewalks and it still works-GREAT BASS!-Good headphones included so you don't have to buy other ones-Good design-If you stop the CD Player and you turn it on it'll play right where it left off!CONS:-Not recommended for jogging-The price is a LITTLE highOverall this is a great player. ;)
I owned the previous model (L100) and decided to upgrade to the L200 for the new features it offered, mainly the ability to resize the LCD screen for 4:3 and non-anamorphic discs. Contrary to what a previous poster noted, the L200 does have the screen resize feature (E-Z View) as well as a replay/resume function that will continue playing the disc at the point you stopped it. More buttons have been added to the unit itself which allows full functionality without need for the remote (which was a problem with the L100). The player itself basically looks the same and the 10" picture is as glorious and film-like as it's predecessor. Sound through the built-in speakers has been pumped up, and is as good as can be expected form a portable player. Battery life still clocks in at around 2.5 hours, but it's decent considering the size of the screen. Supposedly Samsung is working on an extended life 6 hour battery, but I haven't seen it yet. No matter I just bought a spare in the meantime!
I purchased the camera because we needed to replace an old 1.3 meg camera. I have purchased a Canon camera for my daughter and I was always pleased with the image quality. A while back I saw the A700 and I was interested because my wife wanted a greater zoom range then the 3-4X and I wanted a viewfinder. However I knew she wouldn't use a tripod or steady herself before taking shots so I decided to hold off buying it for a while.I was cruising the web recently and I noticed the A710IS. After reading the reviews I was sold. I received the camera and started taking sample shots (indoors and outdoors and movies.) My wife took it to the kids swim meet (the final test) and we reviewed all the photos.All I can say is wow. The outdoor shots are clear even at full zoom. The indoor shot are good but subject to lighting conditions. The movies are great.The most interesting thing of all is how long the batteries are lasting. I am still on my first set of batteries (Costco-Kirkland)and we have taken over 200 photos (medium, fine and superfine resolutions)and movies (6 min, 3 min, 2 min) over a few days. I use the viewfinder and set the LCD display to only stay on for 3 seconds after each shot. I don't typically review the photos in the camera. Of the 200 shots at least 50 were taken using the flash. So I don't understand some of the comments about poor battery life.A friend at work had just bought a Panasonic 7.1 meg IS 3X camera the same week I received my A710IS. He commented that he wasn't sure the camera was working well. So the next day he and I walked during lunch stopping and taking photos (same resolution settings and trying to match the same zoom amount). We even took movies while we were walking. Later in the day we downloaded the photos and did a side by side comparison. Both camera took nice pictures but when you enlarged the photos and compared the images, hands down the Canon was superior. My friend returned the Panasonic and now has the A710IS and his wife loves it.Go for it.
The Functions of the remote all work great, everything you want to do requires one button press. They only bad thing is the button. They are really small and hard to press without looking. The channel and volume buttons also click when you press them, which is pretty annoying as well.
I know nothing about digital cameras or how to use them. I had a Sony Cybershot that I barely could figure out how to use and although very fast, most of the pictures I took came out blurry. I dropped that camera and went to buy a replacement but instead decided on this one--I love it! Yes, it is slow between pictures after using the flash but the pictures are much clearer and crisper than the ones I managed to take with my Sony. I haven't had a blurry picture yet and the quality of the pictures is great. I have been able to figure out how to everything I have wanted to do so far without even looking at the instruction manual. The buttons are self explanatory and very easy to use. This may not be the camera a professional would choose but as a mom with four kids and no knowledge of digital cameras and no time to learn about them, I am glad I chose the Nikon Coolpix--I love it! (love the size too!)
I bought the 6 socket version of this but then I added two more monitors to my PC's so needed 8 sockets. So I bought this 12 outlet version instead so I have some sockets for unexpected electronics I might need. The only downside to the adapter is the power outlet plug. It is designed to not stick out from the wall too far, in doing so it has to be on the bottom of a 2 socket outlet as putting it in the top socket blocks off the bottom one with the angle of the cord.For me it meant I had to move theLinksys Powerline AV 4-Port Network Adapter Kit (PLSK400), invert it and plug it in upside down in the top socket so I could get everything in.Seems odd to use this method on the 12 socket version but not the 6 socket version.
I got mine for a Xmas present 2 years ago. Within 6 months it acted up, making me do the ridiculous R method of resetting it over and again. Itunes refuses to recognize it and now it tells me that I have a corrupted iPod--no kidding! At the moment, it is sitting on my desk like a dead bug on its back, frozen. Save yourself years of aggravation, listen to those of us who have had this for over a year...caveat emptor.
Introduction:For those who have never owned a decent pair of headphones, this set is a great introduction and you're not likely to regret this relatively low cost experiment in high quality sound. Despite serious music training and a love of music, I have not much enjoyed listening to music over the years because I didn't like the quality of low cost radios, sound systems, and mass market headphones and I didn't want to put a lot of effort and expense to getting a really good sound system. But then someone told me you could get really good headphones for less than $100 from Grado or Sennheiser. After some research, I decided to try the HD 485 first, though I think experiments with other sub $100 headphones such as the Grado SR80 and the Sennheiser HD 555 are in my future.Initial Impressions (first month):I was blown away by the great detail (you can hear coughs, fingers sliding on strings, etc.), very crisp/deep/realistic bass, and with eyes closed - the sense of being 10 to 15 feet back from the performance stage. At the same time, the middle frequencies were okay, while the treble was weird - kind of tinny and not like the instruments really sound - violins were especially bad. I think part of what makes the inferior treble so noticeable was the contrast with the terrifically delivered bass - on cheaper mass market headphone I've used, everything sounds lackluster so nothing really stands out as bad.The detail is especially good for 1-5 instruments/voices, but orchestral music from my small CD collection sounds more muddled. However I suspect this may be due to my orchestra CDs mostly being old recordings ported onto the CD format. And there are many other faults you can hear on poorly recorded CDs as well. The worst is that some CDs have poor sound staging, so it can feel very odd like you're actually on the stage with a guitarist playing a few feet to your right, a singer a few feet to your left, a drummer 20 feet diagonally behind you and to your left, etc. So one result of having a higher quality headphone like this is that I refuse to listen to most of my CDs now because most of them have recording faults.Later (months 2-7):Conventional wisdom has it that headphones with higher quality take something like 20-40 hours to break in - and that is what I experienced with these headphones. As time wore on, the treble much improved (no longer tinny, and no longer standing out as being vastly lower quality than bass). The overall sound has also integrated better and sounds more "natural." However, these headphones continue to be better for bass-heavy music than those with lots of treble; it is very easy for me to imagine improvement in treble but I have no desire for improvement on bass. I have owned these for 7 months and I still get blown away by the quality of recorded music that is heavy on bass (most jazz, world music, etc.); the music sounds so alive and vibrant as if I'm really there.Best applications: TV, movies, bass heavy music (jazz, pop, world music)Worst applications: treble-intensive music, orchestra, chamber music - violins are the worst.Other comments:* These headphones are incredibly comfortable despite pressing against my ear (supra-aural), and despite my wearing glasses. That is the main reason I chose to try these first over the Grado SR80.* These headphones work terrifically with mp3 players, GPS units, cell phones (including my Blackberry Curve 8320 cell phone), etc. These headphones have 32 Ohm resistance so not much power is needed to drive them (with most headphones costing over $100, you'll need more power than an mp3 player or cell phone can deliver in order to fully appreciate the headphones).* These headphones worked well with several Windows XP computers and one iMac I've used them with, but my Dell e510 (which has a Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio sound card) causes these head phones to have a low level crackling/hiss that is distracting and unpleasant during pauses or quiet passages. I don't know what caused that problem and haven't tried to solve it. Other headphones do not have this same issue with my Dell e510.* Like most headphones of this sort, these are pretty big and bulky. It is not possible to put them in your pocket. But I do I sometimes use them with my Blackberry to play mp3's while walking dogs on cool days, and to do that I have to stuff a lot of the 10' cord in my jacket pocket. You won't want to use these while walking on hot summer days as your ears will get hot and sweaty - but on sub 60 degree days they're fine.* I sometimes watch TV or DVDs using these headphones (on PCs) and they are spectacular for that purpose, as it seems many TV programs and movies have bass heavy background music.Conclusion:After 7 months with the Sennheiser HD 485, I have to say that I'm very impressed with what I got for the price: Great detail, strong on bass, reasonable on middle frequencies, and weakest on treble. For many applications - TV, DVDs, bass heavy music - these are ideal. If you want high quality listening for music that features treble (violins, soprano singers, etc.) you'll be happier with a different pair of headphones. Given the price of these headphones, and the way I'm using them, I am completely satisfied.
metra is great quality color matches the harness of your aftermarket unit for plug and play use i rec-amend these to everyone.
I bought this as a gift for my son (he's been wanting one for quite a while) and he loves it! He has downloaded tunes from I-tunes as well as from CD's we have at home. I have not used it myself, so don't know how easy the controls are, but he hasn't had any difficulties.
I'm so happy I chose this particular laptop carrying case. This is my first, so I did take time to look over the reviews and various cases carefully. This is very durable and yet practical. The various spaces allow me to take extra paper, pencils, calculator, etc. It's padded well enough to take hard bumps. At first I wanted a "cute" bag but decided to go with a more practical one. I would definitely buy this again.
Starting with the conclusion, in plain terms, if you are a serious hobbyst and curious about tele photography, this is the right lens to start.If you are a professional and this lens will make money return, or you simply can afford an L series lens, it would be a better choice.Image quality for this lens is pretty good, but when faces low light situations, to get non blurred pictures gets hard, so, you'd better think about getting the EF 70-200 L f/2.8.Besides the low light handicap, the other thing you'll notice is that this lens is really, really loud when focusing and stabilizating image.Another disadvantage is that although this lens is USM, it has NO FULL TIME MANUAL FOCUS, making it hard to fine adjust focus after auto-focusing.Finally, it's a really good lens, recommended on a budget.
I too did alot of homework on sirius radios. Its a shame that in the 21st century there is so much junk out there. this unit is great. it does run alittle hot but has not failed at all. the fm transmitter is very powerful--up to 3 car lengths back when tuned into the same fm freq. the remote sucks the buttons are too small and very hard to use when driving. also the brightness control sucks -- to dim in the day and too bright at night. mounting is a pain--include more options and dont make me buy a home dock you dont need it. just a ac adapter. i can move the car antenna and car dock inside my home!!! but for 42$ on ebay and the 38$ wal-mart home kit i can listen to howard stern and my new wave music anywhere. i think a boom box is a waste of money---make your own with a portable battery and speakers or just pull your car up and use a portable radio up to 30feet or so.
Just a classy, superbly designed, high quality bag that seems to have pockets for everything. The Swiss crosses on the high quality zips and wheels add a refined touch of panache to this stylish bag. I can't think of a single way I could improve this bag - it does its job perfectly.I've been waiting for the infamous handle to fail, but so far it's operating smoothly. Perhaps Wenger have refined their product, fixing the problem.Very highly recommended.
When I purchased this tripod, my husband thought it was just another tripod. After he used it the first time, he guards this tripod with his life. He LOVE this tripod! The tripod is like a magnet because it always brings questions and people to the tripod. We have the Sony DCR-DVD505 and the remote on the handle of the tripod works GREAT with our camera. The height adjustment and everything was made perfect! We are not disappointed!
I have an extensive home network, and every now and then I have to replace cables, usually because the little lock-tab on the connector has broken off or doesn't lock properly any more. The primary cause of the tabs breaking is them getting caught on something as I'm trying to pull them out from behind a desk. Having a feature that protects the tab from that abuse is important to me, and was a primary requirement in my selection. The image for this product shows side guard protectors for the tab, but the product itself has no such protectors.I'm rating this a 2 because they are still useful as cables, even though the lack of tab protection limits their lifespan.
I just received the IM510, tried it out, and put it back in the box to return it. The sound was really nice and the unit itself functioned as designed. I gave it only 3 stars for these reasons: When I put my e280 player in the dock, it sits low in the slot and makes it difficult to operate the player controls. The edge of the base of the dock is too close to the e280 scroll wheel and the arrow down button. The e280 power button is almost un-reachable. When trying to use the player buttons, the player moved loosly about, even when I used the dock inserts. And when I tried using the speaker-to-player accessory cord but it is too short to be useful. If the cord was 18-24" long then I could lay my e280 on my desk or lay it in my lap and control it that way. But then I wouldn't have the dock charging feature.
Klipsch Promedia Ultra 2.0 PC Speaker System- SilverYou play the speakers for 2 days to break them in...Like a new car..These computer speakers are easy to hook up...They sound like reallygood stereo speakers...The treble is clear..The midrange is good..Thebass is also good...The price is reasonable...These computer speakersjust sound like really good stereo speakers...I did not pay much to getthese speakers...They are worth buying again...
This device is a vast improvement over the cacophony of remotes that I used to use. The set up of the remote was very simple, the whole process of installing software and programming eight devices took about a half hour. The device also has a very nice feature where if something is not working correctly, it will self correct via the menu screen. Some people have complained about software lag with compounding processing threads, but that has been fixed with the most current software. I have this device set-up to control two TVs, two audio systems, two DVD players, a CD changer and a DVR/Cable box. It is really a nice feeling to be able to control all of my electronics, anywhere in the house, as long as I have line of sight to the device. Do not buy the two more expensive models unless you want pretty little icons on your screen. Save the money and buy some decent speaker wire, you will thank me for that. Anyway, this device can control everything from a DLP TV to your outdoor stereo system. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
This voice recorder is great for attorneys. Our firm used to use the DS-30, but since it has been discontinued, we have moved to the DS-2300. You can learn to use the basics in a matter on minutes. The controls are easier to use since the voice recorder is slightly larger than the DS-30. A great buy! Caveat: you have to buy a new transcription kit so the foot pedal will work from your old DS-30.
No advertising that says you have an expensive camera plus it is wide enough to spread the camera weight more evenly on my shoulder and has some gripper material to help hold it in place.
The Sigma 12-24 is an excellent ultrawide. It is very sharp with very little barrel or pincushion distortion. It is a true 12-24 fullframe with a film SLR (love it with my Nikon N80) or full frame digital slr, and effectively an 18-36 with an APS-sized sensor digital SLR. Excelleent ultrawide for architecture, landscapes etc. At 12mm though, it is so wide that you must be careful of distortion introduced by shooting off-level. This is not to say this particular lens is faulty and distorts, but would be true of any ultrawide lens with this wide degree of coverage. While I have heard much talk of supposed poor Sigma quality control, I have no qualms at all about this lens - It is sturdy, tough, smooth and has performed flawlessly for me for years.
I used this cable to extend the antenna from my FIOS Actiontec wireless router so that I could get better wireless coverage downstairs from my home office. The FIOS-supplied router has weak wireless signal strength (on purpose for security reasons). This router also doesn't enable a repeater. The cable was a low cost solution to my problem so that I can use a lap top in a greater area on the lower floor of my older home with thick plaster walls.
This is the second VAIO mini I've bought -- the other being the C1XS Picturebook -- and I love them both. The size and features on the TR3AP2 are incredible. I just have one warning: be sure to back up the hard drive often. I've grown complacent over the past 20 years because I've never lost a hard-drive or its contents. This VAIO's hard-drive crapped out suddenly after only 4 months. Calling customer support, though, was fine. They sent me a FedEx box the next day and will even send me back the hard-drive so I can try to get my data off it from some hard-drive reclamation expert.
Not exactly intuitive. User interface is pretty horrible. Takes some reading to understand all functions. Although the analog to digital conversion is impressive, it's difficult to use as a recording device. The mic on the thing is absolutely horrid, but when hooked up to self powered condenser it sounds darn good. I was disappointed that you can't see or control the level of the input for recording. One other down side is that it's not the most stable piece of equipment. I use it daily and about twice a week the thing freezes up on me and I have to resort to a hard restart (taking out the batterys for a min). Although their is a lot to be desired this is the only product on the market at it's price that gets the job done.
Our office is currently running two dinosaurs that ran on 1/2 GB each. This cleaned it up wonderfully!!! I put this one stick in one computer and moved the old sticks (yes, sticks, like I said, dinosaurs) into the other computer. They are running beautifully, and I am very grateful.
This case is very protective. With the "classic" cover attached, almost the entire iPod is protected. The included belt clip, although I opted to keep the case in a pocket without the belt clip, is thin and works well.One major problem is the plastic vinyl screen protector. It was scratched as soon as I opened the packaging, and it gets scratched very easily. It was obstructing my view of the screen, so I ended up removing the plastic vinyl screen protector by beginning to cut it and then ripping it out.The "viewing window" cover is useless. It doesn't really further protect the iPod, and it is hard to use the Click Wheel through it. It also connects to the case too loosely.With the "classic" cover attached, this is a rather nice, professional looking case. However, it looks kind of cheap and shoddy with the "viewing window" cover or without a cover.This is probably the best soft case you can get for the iPod 5G. However, it would probably be better to go for an aluminium case.
This was a great purchase so that I can protect the lens for my camera. It was easy to find the right size for my lens.
After researching various cables, my daughter and I discovered that an HDMI cable might be what we were looking for to connect her PC to our HD t.v. so her siblings could watch while she played her PC games. Obviously, we are not electronics savvy, so customer reviews helped! It arrived today, and we are SO excited to see it transfer her desktop to the t.v. in crystal clear image! What I did not know, however, is it only trasfers the video...not the audio. Like I said, I'm not exactly knowledgable in this area. It serves our purposes, but I wanted to add my two cents in case there's someone else out there like me, looking for a PC connection and didn't know what to use!
I got these before Xmas for a special price and ended up buying two sets - one for my husband for Xmas and one for his father for his Jan. birthday. My only complaint about these is the fact that nowhere did it say you MUST have a headphone plug in your t.v. in order for these to work. I tried for hours with every combination of plugging in and re-setting and unplugging to the input/output on the tv and then to my cable receiver box as well as the dvd player. Nothing worked. I kept thinking either they were defective or I was doing something wrong. After a couple hours I went online and found out that you must have the headphone plug in order for these to work. When I tried them on another tv that had the plug they worked great! Unfortunately, the t.v. that my husband watches most of the time is the older set that does not have the plug, but he is planning on buying a new tv soon. Until then, he does use them on the other t.v., as well as when he is working on the computer - either listening to music or otherwise. He said they are very comfortable and have very good sound. They hold a charge for a very long time and the charger stand is very convenient and works well. My husband can now watch loud movies and t.v. without bothering the rest of the family (he tends to have the volume up pretty high) and my kids sometimes use them while playing their video games and they work wonderful for that as well. I am extremely happy that I purchased these and wish I had bought a couple more at the great price I got them at.
Ok I ve read so many reviews about this item.. lots of people saying its a great fm tunner and lots of people saying its just another piece of junk 'cause the signal on the road seems to fade.. (we all buy fm tunners for our car's cd player stereo)Well my friends the solution for this problem is pretty plain.....I figured out that the itrip's signal was stronger when I had my ipod fully charged.. So I just bought an ipod car charger and trust me the signal improved a LOT!!!!So if you're willing to buy this item do so, but also spend a few more $ for a car charger...You can set it to play in any station you want.. and with the charger the signal rocks..Are you ready to rock???
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (Blue/Black)A nice mouse. It does feel more solid than just a typical one. Some positive aspects include weights, speed and the ability to slide and scroll. By a preferred choice, I loaded the mouse with as much weight as I could. It actually made it feel not only more durable but accurate. For speed, there is a gaming console type control center to really tweak them. Not worth my time since I focus more on office work than gaming. With each of the basic speeds being quite different from each other, it wasn't hard to find just the right one. A very nice touch was the shifting from side to side with the scroll button. It's easy to find the bar, click on it, hold and slide it as you read OR just keep your eye on the text and push to the side. At times, the settings found their own way switching for no reason. Easily fixed but a bit annoying. There were several aspects that are not mentioned in other reviews. Although the buttons are programmable, they are limited to a short list of choices. No Start Menu or Home Page are just a couple of needed settings that would of been helpful. All in all, a nice mouse with added features to make it worth somewhat the price.
Good name, good product, arrived ahead of schedule, works like a charm. What else do you want out of life ?
I live in a 3 story row home. We bought these so that we could monitor the baby's room and be able to talk to each other between floors. The system works over the electrical system so you don't have to worry about picking up other people's conversations. The monitor feature (at least on our house electrical system) produces a lot of static. However, the static is not bothersome when using the 'talk' feature. The other 'problem' with using the electrical system is that the monitor cannot be plugged into a circut that has a UPS or a surge bar on it.
For less than $300, this is a pretty decent 50mm lens, but it's not the best choice unless you do simple, straight-macro work. Why? In my experience, for 1:10 or smaller magnification (focusing distance of about 0.6m or 2 ft),Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Camerasprovides better contrast and image sharpness than this lens at any aperture value. So, the only time this lens is the better choice is close distance macro work.Now, when I use this lens at 1:2 to 1:5 magnification range, the resolution and contrast are good, but I noticed a bit too much chromatic aberration (CA) with shiny objects such as jewelries and silverware. The color is magenta and green, depending on the distance of the object in relation to the focusing distance. The CA decreased to some extent by stopping down. A significant drop of CA was seen at f/8 for 1:5 and f/11 for 1:2 magnification, although CA was still noticeable at those f-stops. Sure, at such magnifications, you would stop down to about that range anyway, due to very thin depth of field, but I would be happier of CA was lower from wider apertures for a bit more creative flexibility. Meanwhile, it's not impossible to correct for CA in professional image editing softwares, but that just means more editing work.The lens is excellent for non-shiny small product shoots, such as hair accessories, cosmetic products, food, etc., although tilt shift would be useful whenever the image uses creative styling. Therefore, for creative macro work, TS-E90mm, possibly with extension tubes, would be more useful, although there is a price to pay in terms of dollars, pounds, and more demanding manual work. Whether 100mm macro is better or worse is not so much of an issue as other people say. EF100mm f/2.8 macro provides more working distance and flattens perspective (which may or may not be good for product photography), but not as different as what you can do with TS-E 90mm as a macro lens. The 90mm TS-E is a truly excellent lens, even if you combine with an extension tube for 1:2 magnification.About the only thing this lens is superior toCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Camerasat non-macro work is that this macro gives more pleasing bokeh than f/1.4. But for that matter 85mm f/1.8 or TS-E90mm is better, and so this isn't a good reason to buy this lens.In short, EF50mm f/2.5 macro lens is good for simple, straight-forward macro work. If you don't do macro, buyCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR CamerasorCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens. If you use more elaborate styling or creative work, buyCanon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Tilt Shift Lens for Canon SLR CamerasorCanon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Tilt Shift Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. If you do macro work of jewelry or any other shiny or high contrast objects, be careful about chromatic aberration and stop down as needed.
As an electronics specialist, I have had much experience in using and installing various computer products and this Western Digital Hard Drive is one of the best values I have discovered. The UltraATA/66 interface is the cutting edge and the huge capacity should satisfy the hungriest gamer fan for storage. The 66.6 MBps transfer rate transfers data fast enough for the pickiest CD writer. The combination of Western Digital and the price makes this a must-have if you're in the market for a new HD.
It needed no configuration for installation on our Tivo, plugged right in and was functional. We have one of the Series 2 Tivo boxes.
The previous reviews were extremely helpful; especially regarding the ENVELOPE SWITCHES to avoid SMUDGES. Chet describes them as 'green' however on my printer, they are grey. It still saved me hours of frustration though. Thanks.
After hearing a favorable review of these headphones from a friend on the internet, i was skeptical about them, given their relatively inexpensive cost.However, when I recieved them and plugged them into my home stereo I was amazed at the Bass they delivered! I then tested them with my portable mp3 and cd players and found the same results, with slightly less volume, of course.If you are looking for quality, inexpensive headphones, then these are for you.
Bought this for my 1 year old daughters room and used it a couple hours once a week. It last less than a year before the CD player stop reading the disc. It was easy to use and good sound quality. Hate it died so soon.
It's always a good idea to have a UV filter, even if you don't feel UV is a problem. At the least, the filter provides protection for that much more expensive chunk of glass right behind it. I purchased the Tiffen to go on the kit lens of my Sony A77 and have not noticed any off-coloration or loss of contrast. I have no problem buying more from Tiffen.
This mouse has the looks and all features but it's concept is not very useful. I am a loyal logitech customer but this mouse really disappointed me. This is my first wireless mouse and it made me change my mind about ever buying another one. The media buttons work well but a range of around 10 feet is way too short, it's easier to click on the pause and play. The worst part is the constant cursor jumping/skipping, still not sure if it's because it's wireless or it's a bad optical sensor. I don't deal with graphics software so it doesnt have to be extremely precise but the precision of this mouse is unacceptable even for the basic everyday applications. Would not recommend this mouse to anyone, should've returned it right away.ProsPlug and play on most computersMedia buttonsPretty good battery lifeConsDoesn't work on many surfacesCursor jumps around when you move it(most annoying shortcoming)Too heavy with the 2 batteries, your hand gets tired quickly
I feel really stupid for buying this product. What do you expect for this low price. Junk?Well, that's what you get. The ink didn'tlast at all. I went through these cartridgesat a rate of about 4 to 5 times quicker than. theManufacturers ink..
Had similar problems of earlier reviewers re removing the battery cover and synching to the receiver. To synch it, I did everything in their package documentation and even went to their online knowledge base for alternative methods. Nothing worked. Called their support and they made me repeat everything. Finally, he told me to hold the receiver button and mouse's recessed connect button simultaneously for 15 seconds [need to be a contortionist to do this]. After 15 seconds, he said release the receiver button first, then the mouse button. This worked. Somehow this first successful connect seemed to clear up the problem for my subsequent connect. Now I only have to press and release the receiver button, then depress the mouse's connect button. I also had problem with range, since I have an older laptop which has its USB port in the rear. Next to it, is the AC adapter slot which I use most of the time. And I'm righthanded. The adapter seemed to be shielding the signal from my mouse. I now use a USB cable extender which allows me to bring the reciever practically next to my mouse. This works for me, but may be a real pain for those who really need laptop portability.
For all the rest of the unsatisfied people writing reviews with complaints. My experience with all receivers Ive had (many) is to give them proper ventilation and dont put anything on top of them. What I mean by proper ventilation is explained in the owners manual. This receiver does not cost enough to warrant such protest like the ones Ive read. You get what you pay for. For anybody considering the Technics sa-dx930 go ahead I will back it, mainly because of the cooling fan that comes on when you turn up the volume. The sound quality is great for this price point too! My favorite and main receiver is the Sa-ax7 (Technics) with the VGCA amplifier.
It is bit late to write a review of this crappy printer. Like other reviewers i have had the "send the print three times" problem, i have also had to change toner and the drum units twice in its lifetime. Its total prints so far in its entire 2.5 years we have owned this is 12,000 copies. It is rated at 35,000 per month. We have barely used this thing and it is dead. Lousy driver, gobbles toner, glitchy print connection and now it is starting to squeal and will not print in color. I am throwing it out this week. It is an expensive mistake.
I got this speaker after Christmas, just you know, so I could play my music for friends and stuff. They only lasted about 6 months after breaking for me. The button to turn the volume up completely stopped working, so now, the speakers work for, like, mice. Until it broke, the speaker worked pretty well, but I wouldn't recommend it, because you want something that lasts a little longer than 6 months...
These are the best I ever had or used. This style can't be beat.
I went through three of these, and ALL of them spewed static - the third one before I'd even attached an iPod. I ended up purchasing an iHome, but I have yet to test it out.I have NO idea how this has garnered so many positive reviews, when it's so badly made. It will randomly spew out high-pitched static, and I can't describe how annoying this is. Do yourself a favour and don't buy this piece of junk.
I had tried the soft flexi-case that came with the Palm Z22, but I found that it tended to get stuck going into/out of my pocket or purse. So, I bought this case to make it easier to slide in and out of my purse. It does that. I do miss being able to use the Palm without opening up the case, but it is worth it to not have to struggle with it everytime I try to put it into or take it out of my purse/pocket. I haven't had any problem opening the case or with excessive scratching, as other reviewers mentioned. But, the lid has popped off a time or two. It seemed to go back on easily. Not perfect, but good enough to protect the Palm.
This monopod is high quality, light weight and is great for still and video shoots. Horizontal panning is buttery smooth with the fluid base. You might want a different head if you need smoother vertical panning. As mentioned this monopod is great for crowded areas, especially at night with fast non-stabilized lenses (eg: night fireworks). My gripped 7D and rode SVM balance nicely on top. This is no substitute for a good tripod but If you do a lot of video with your SLR especially in low light I highly recommend this over a conventional monopod if youre looking for lighter and less bulky alternative to a tripod.
These are the only earphones that are comfortable on me. They are perfect for the gym when I'm on the elliptical.
I have one already and bought more for friends it works great for shreding any kind of cheeses for mac and cheese or taco's I just love it
I bought this camera for my wife after her Olympus crapped out. That's another story. This one has twice the megapixals at half the price. It operates about like another Canon I own, but has a much larger display. My wife may never use most of the features, but at least she uses it to make very nice photographs.
I live in Los Angeles.. and there aren't ANY free stations here that allow this product to work. Can't use it in the car or at home.Then I went to visit a friend in Sweden.. figured I'd have better luck using it there, but no.. same problem. The iPod broadcast is fuzzy and intermittent at best.I'm sure the item would work outside any populated area.. or not.
I have bought a copy of this lens for a pentax k-20 and k-7. It is the worst lens i have in my collection. The international warrenty is completly useless. Do not travel and buy this lens. I have had it for three months and it is a good paper weight. I have tried to get international warrenty on the lens and no one in asia services the lens or does not have the equipment to work on it. The autofocus is so far out it is worthless. Sigma says send it in with camera at my own expense. What a rip off. The IQ is very poor for a lens like this.I suggest buying a paper weight for 5 dollars. And not a 3000 dollar one.
This replacement battery was a complete waste of money. I used it once or twice fully charged, it gave me about 25-30% of what the normal Canon battery gave.If you need a replacement battery, invest the money and get the real Canon one. Trust me. Don't waste money on this garbage.
This direct antenna hookup for Sirius really improves the reception and saves you hunting for open stations as you drive from area to area...
Don't buy these for keeping as a backup; these cartridges in actuality work very well when they are fresh, but I am finding that there is a 50% risk that a saved backup cartridge won't print right. I have now had two new cartridges that I have bought at different times as a backup supply and not used right away that have failed to print right (truncates text horizontally), even after cleaning the nozzles numerous times and re-aligning the cartridge according to the printer's control program. This problem occurs right after installation of the replacement cartridge (not after a period of printing correctly), and this seems to now always happen with the cartridge that was not installed when purchased, but some time later (2-3 months later). A fresh cartridge has resolved the problem in the past. ....
This is a very good router. Easy set up, even for use with a MAC. I have told several friends about this Router.
This is a great case if you don't like leaving your CDs in one place (at work or at home)--I have a good chunk of my collection in it, and I just throw it in my backpack--now I'm never without my tunes! The only drawback is the way the CDs are stored--it's a decent system, but I've seen better (they're slid inside clear plastic, and rest on some white foamy stuff). I worry sometimes about scratching the bottoms of the CDs when I'm putting them in or pulling them out. Otherwise, it's great!
have had these for almost 3 yrs my kids bought them for me and they are great never have had on problem the range on them is amazing my wife was able to go almost a half a block before it started to fade
I gave this percolator to my mom for Christmas and she loves it! She says it's the first decent cup of coffe she's had since her old percolator died a few years ago - automatic drip machines do not compare with the taste and ease of use. She sips coffee for several hours in the morning and this percolator keeps the coffee hot until she is done. She's not easy to please, so I feel comfortable highly recommending this to anyone!
Great value. No jimmy-rigging to get it to work, just plugged it in and started playing. Will update in the future if it stops working.
The unit works fine and is easy to install using the instructions that are provided. So far I have only used the unit in water depths up to 60 feet and it works fine in either mode at those depths. This is a moderately priced unit with excellent performance.
This is just what I needed to replace the one that went missing. It arrived in time for my trip and worked great.
I bought this card expecting the best, but receiving the worst. The external rack included is perfect, everything was easy to install, except for the drivers because of the misprint in the manual. But this card boots me from all of my favorite games! I've never had a problem running any game on my PC (P3, 128 RAM, 20 Gig Drive) until I installed this card. It has horrably disappointed me and I suggest the more reliable Soundblaster cards by Creative.
After you go through the unusual process of assigning a unit code, it works. Don't lose the instructions or you will never remember how to determine the code or how to change it.
So i purchased this and it took a MONTH to receive.. boo! But it works great and I absolutely love it! The only thing is I use it for my phone. So, when plugging my phone on the charger and this device it makes a weird sound. If you dont mind the annoying little buzzing sound its great. Ive just learned to either charge my phone and listen to the radio or just let the thing die.. lol! but i do love it!
I bought this from Amazon because of the good reviews.I search my local channels on fcc.gov website, that I should get about 30 channels with VHF and UHF together.[...]It was actually arrived very fast (Thanks to amazon prime shipping service), however, it only receives 5 Hi-VHF channels with my Sony HDTV, like ABC, FOX in my area, and none of UHF channels, like NBC & CBS, is ever receive no matter how I positioned this antenna. I buy this because I want to watch Olympics on NBC. Too bad, it doesn't work for me.I am going to try another one, and it will be returned to Amazon tomorrow.
While I don't buy into the marketing hype that is associated with high-end cables, I do believe in buying decent cables that have decent connectors. On the flip-side, I also don't believe in buying the lowest-priced stuff, thinking that "digital is digital" and nothing can impact the quality of a digital signal.There are differences in cables in their construction and in the connectors used. I've pulled RCA audio cables right out of their cheap connectors simply because the gauge of wire and the strain relief on the connector used wasn't strong enough to handle the strain of inserting and removing the cable more than a few times.Monster has become the whipping-boy of those who would rail against over-priced cables, so some would dismiss this cable just because of that. Admittedly, I find no reason to pay $100 for a 2M cable of any variety, so Monster must assume some responsibility for how it markets such high priced products.However, Monster also makes decently-constructed and decently-priced products that don't cost a lot of money, but perform the way you expect a decent cable to perform. The key is to find these products and stay away from the hypo-allergenic, oxygen-free, temperature-compensated high end stuff that does more to separate you from your money than to deliver real-world performance.That's where cables like these fall. It's a basic, short optical cable that just needs to stay in the connector on each end and deliver the digital signal from one end to the other reliably.When you insert the connector, it provides that satisfying click that tells you it's inserted, and it won't fall out on its own. While I don't have the equipment to judge the quality of the digital audio signal going in vs. coming out, I have confidence in Monster not to use materials that would cause such problems (yes, optical fiber can and does leak light into its surrounding material, which can diminish the amount of signal that makes it to the other end, and can diffuse the light, which can cause errors in the data), and I've never experienced any problems with the lower-end Monster cables I've purchased over the years.While it may be tempting to go for the $1.49 optical cable instead of something like this, I don't think that $20 is too much to pay for something that is going to work, and something that will last without trouble down the line. Don't overpay, but don't be cheap, either.
I bought this machine about 6 months ago primarily because it could record on dual layer disks, and paid extra for that feature and the disks. Almost immediately, I found out that, unlike other DVD recorders I have used, if you leave your recording on pause for longer than a few minutes, the disk will crash. Don't walk away from this machine and leave your recording on pause. Almost immediately, I had other recording errors for no apparent reason. I don't think it was anything I did, as I have been recording DVDs for years. Because the dual layer disks record for double the timeframe of regular disks, there is that much more time that you waste when a recording fails -- I've lost as much as 8 hours of recording at a time. Because of this, I've pretty much stopped recording at the 8-hour length because the odds are pretty good that I will get a disk error before I'm done. Now, I am recording at the 4-hr. speed to maximize my chances of getting through a disk without recording errors. Even then, my last 2 recordings failed. This is an overpriced DVD player, at best.
It works, bringing stereo down to one channel. It's hard and feels like it would be hard to break. Had no problems with connectors not fitting like other reviews. Not much else to say.
Just installed the system. The WLAN settings are really not that hard - you can simply follow the instructions on the little LCD screen. Something that is not clear from all the info about this device is that you can SCAN from the device directly to any computer on your network. Very nice!More after some time using it.
I can see the advantage this round IDE cable will provide in additionalairflow inside a computer case, vs. flat ribbon cables restricting it.18" IS the correct length to use, and it's well-made at a reasonableprice from a reputable mfr.Will buy more as my needs arise building PC's, workstations and servers.
I bought a spindle of 10: in the box half the discs were with one type of plastic cover, the other half with another type, both of which cheap-looking. At least one of the discs was not recognized as valid media by my burner (Hitachi).I have bought before almost 100 Apple DVD-R discs and I never had one single problem. And their CD boxes look way more professional.I really do not recommend these Memorex discs.
For earbuds, these have superb sound quality. I'm amazed sometimes at the sound that comes out of these tiny little things. However, it has becomes much less comfortable to wear over the 3 years I've owned these. I do not know if I am unique in this, but I have had to slowly move up in size, as it expanded my ear canal. Overuse of any earbuds increases the risk of earwax buildup, but I had significant problems with earwax because, presumably, they create an airtight seal around the ear canal so that more and more gets trapped within.It's a balance between the sound quality/noise reduction and the discomfort. In the beginning, I was awed by the sound. But over time, the discomfort won out and now I don't use them at all.
I like it and it does what it's supposed to without fans that are likely to break down and certainly add to the electric bill. However, it does really grip well and the laptop occasionally starts to slide off. The knobs should be covered in rubber or an equivalent that would prevent this.
These boxes are great. I use them for storing loose photos, but can be used for other media as well.
I AM TOTALLY IMPRESSED WITH THE RESULTS I HAVE GOTTEN WITH THIS SIGMA FILTER,FOR ME IT HAS TURNED HAZY IMAGES TAKEN AT THE LAKE INTO CRYSTAL CLEAR IMAGES.WOULD DEFINITELY, BUY MORE OF THE SAME FOR ANOTHER 72MM LENS I HAVE.
Not bad for the price, if it worked as advertised. The hardware is not bad. Sound quality not so hot, but acceptable. I was happy with it .... but the killer was the server software. I had a lot of problems with it... slow operation, and worst of all, my database would disappear often, forcing me to spend much time reloading it. Found out why. I have 6000+ songs. It will load these, ONCE. When you try to update anything after that, it goes nuts and does weird things and eventually clears out database on it's own. Called tech support.....they said THE SUPPLIED SERVER CAN ONLY HAND THREE HUNDRED ENTRIES. Stupid.So, if you want to keep this, you are limited. You can also use a third party server, but why?I have also tried the Linksys product, which will NOT work on WIN98SE. I also have the DLINK DSM320...best of the bunch. The DSM320 is a keeper, this Netgear, NO.
Can do almost anything using adobe Photoshop or other. Downside to it is the battery. Other than that is good.
I had to buy a new AIO because the generic ink cartridges I started buying destroyed one ink head on my HP Officejet d135 - which had been fine. The repair cost was over $200 and I decided to check out what was available.I came across this product - very well rated both here and by the professional reviews in computer & electronic mags. Unfortunately, Fax capacity was essential. I briefly looked into a separate machine but the price & space were killing that. Then I saw an ad for email faxing. A new service that is quite reasonable and cuts one of the components out of this machine. One less thing to break down, and bump the cost up. Plus I don't have to be using expensive office store faxing if this one breaks down.The service I signed up for is the best price if you don't fax a lot. Send 2Fax is $1.95 per month base and 0.15 per page. Other services are priced for business volume.Also, this interfaces with the standard fax machines completely. You get a # for someone with a fax machine to dial - it comes to your email. You can then print, edit etc. When you send a fax, their # is in the email and it comes out of their fax machine.As far as the Printer. The top could open a little more to be able to replace the ink cartridges. It's minor. The installation page is excellent - small warnings in red about what NOT to do. Until you get to connecting it to you computer. Not only does it not come with the cable - probably fine if like most of us you already have extras- you have to find that detail in the manual. Due to the multiple other outlets, I missed that until I checked the manual.As always, I can only 5 star if the product lasts longer than the average.
This camera is light, easy to use yet feature rich. I compared it to digital (still to expensive for comparable resolution to 35mm film) and other SLR cameras. The auto focus is fast and reliable, although in low light it strobes its built in flash to assist with focusing. The built in flash is fairly powerful and convenient because it is always available. The complex metering system has handled difficult lighting situations well.The focus may also be done manually, with focus assist. The f stop and/or shutter speed can be set manually. In addition to the default fully automatic setting there are 5 built in subject programs designed for portraits, close ups, sports, etc. There is a depth of field preview which I have not found on similar priced cameras.Overall I am quite happy with this camera. I was also happy to find that it works with my old Minolta compatible Vivitar 100-300 telephoto lens, and my old Minolta dedicated 3200i flash. For the money I highly recommend you consider this 35mm camera.
After getting my Tapwave Zodiac that has built-in Bluetooth, I wanted to use the Bluetooth to Hotsync and browse the WEB. I picked the Actiontec USB adapter mostly because it was the cheapest and I wasn't sure if it would work all that great. It took about 6 hours to get everything setup, but that wasn't due to this device. The adapter installed in minutes (follow the manual completely!) and works very well. It is fast and has a good range. I am impressed. I recommend this little USB adapter for ease of setup and price/performance.
Does an excelent job and has a lot of versitility, but is heavy and slow to load the pictures each time you try to initially view them. (This pertains to the pictures that are already in a folder on the p-2000. I would have expected these to be faster to view then pictures being downloaded.) Once you've been through the "slide show" once, the images load quicker the second time. Had no proplems uploading and downloading from my computer. No problems downloading directly from my camera's card. Overall I am quite happy with my purchase. Screen gives a very good image. Very clear and crisp. Worked great while we were traveling. I used it to unload my camera card so I didn't have to bring extra cards.
Don;t have alot to say about it. Once I got it installed and charged the base of the phone has issues. So am not able to use the product.
I've had to beg this thing to work for me since the day I bought it. It would be redundant to list all the reasons why this was a poor choice just read the other reviews. It's been so frustruating - it'd almost be better to have no camera at all. There are so many other really good cameras out there - skip this one!!!!
I'm very busy and I only write reviews when something is horrendous or outstanding.This cable is the latter. OUTSTANDING! I am shocked it sells for such a reasonable price.VERY thick shielding (thicker than my power cables!) and has an extremely solid feel to it.I bought the 25 foot HDMI cable to connect my HD projector to my PS3 and am very happy with this purchase. A great value.
You would be well-advised to avoid this product. My son-in-law and I both bought one of these at the same time and have had the same (poor) experience. The playback quality of DVDs and VCRs are both excellent - when they work. However, this thing will not read half of the discs I put in it, including discs it has made itself. When you call their customer service, they recommend that you buy a DVD cleaner. Please! Even in the best of times, it takes an inordinate time just to spin-up a disc and read it. Many times after reading it for several minutes, it will reject the disc. Sometimes if you just close the door, it will read it. This product is not ready for prime time.
I bought this camera for my Mom so she could Skype with her grandkids. The installation was done with ease. The picture is clear as is the sound. Her computer never has an issue detecting the camera. It has been a fun way to keep in touch.
Monitor is wonderful for those who want a non TN panel for graphics work. The panel has really accurate colors. This monitor has a known overheating problem on the HDMI port - and Westinghouse support is pretty terrible at fixing it. Just search on the internet forums and you will know about the headaches. I returned mine because of another known problem - the inverter buzzes loudly when the brightness is below 98 percent.
So I have been using this for approximately 5-6 months and its great. A little noisy but blows out tons of air to keep my laptop cool. I'm using it with a 17 inch acer. I have a hard time fitting this in my lap top bag as the bracket on the front needs to come off with a screwdriver. You must have a wireless mouse when the bracket. Is on as you cannot access the front of your laptop. For the money I spent and on this item it was well worth it. I would buy another.
I have had this model for almost 2 years and I have just upgraded to the D-7 (which I am yet to use). This camera has gone 10000 pics and kinda gave up. It no longer uploads pics in order and you have to search thru the tiny images on the screen to see what you just took.The quality of the pics is now sub-par. I took the pics for my friend's daughter's birthday party and almost all were blurry. The flash does not work properly anymore either. Mostly I just need more than 3mp to take decent pics.CONS:* The flash is too far from the lens and casts a large shadow behind the object* the ends of the camera are curved - good luck taking vertical timer pics, it tips over!*it is clunky and oddly-shapedPROS:* It does take a good movie, in two sizes (10 seconds in high setting is the max for my email capabilities)* The memory stick plugs into my Sony TV so I can view, edit, and play movies on my TV. Obviously only a 'pro' if you have a sony tv!
I did a lot of researching on the iPods, iRivers, and Sony Mp3 players, and I decided upon the ZEN MicroPhoto. (Did a lot of playing around with friends MP3 players and surfing for reviews online.)I'm still getting used to the features, but I noticed Cuban8 said that there isn't a dedicated volume control. Actually, the main scroll is the dedicated volume control... If your music is playing and you're tweaking with a menu somewhere else in the MP3 player you can just hit the bottom right button (the "Options Button") and you can select Volume and change it right there without leaving the menu you're on.Pros:1. Sturdy: Feels much more study than a Nano... Hard to scratch, and just looks well built2. Looks: I like the choice of colors. I went with the Dark Blue, but the rest of the colors look pretty snazzy.3. Ease of Use: Quick to pick up... You can make playlists on the fly and queue individual songs, or artists, or albums. Navigation is really simple with the scroll button and the option button. It lets you quickly jump to the features you need, such as volume control or shuffling or repeating, etc.4. Customization: You can change the order of the Menu items so the ones you use the most can be all together at the top. You can change the wallpapers and personalize your ZEN.5. Outlook sync: I think it's really awesome that you can Sync your MP3 player to your Microsoft Outlook. You can scroll through your calendar and see what you've got going on, (although you can't really edit the items from the ZEN and re-sync to your computer) (well... if you wanted to do that, you woulda bought a Palm device, right?)Cons:I haven't really had time to find cons for the ZEN MicroPhoto... I thoroughly like it. Maybe one CON is that when you look at your photos or slideshows, the music stops playing. Would be sorta nice to keep the sound going.Also, I don't plan on doing a lot of physical activities with it like running/biking/skating/snowboarding... Wouldn't want to get it banged up, and a Flash device would be better for that sort of activity.hope you find this helpful
I bought the x5150 about 8 months ago and thought it was pretty good. Soon the cartridges emptied after not much printing and I learned the hard lesson. I knew the cartridges weren't cheap but I thought I'd refill them. That didn't work. I went to local refill company and was told the sponges in Lexmark cartridges are difficult (they gave up trying)and they only sold other companies' remanufactured or OEM. I tried one remanufactured Black and it was horizonaly streaky no matter what I did to fix it.People are fed up with printer manufacturers having cartridges with sponges that don't refill well (Lexmark), or smart chips that prevent refills (Epson), not to mention HP's methods including "Expired Cartridge" messages, etc. If we don't, as consumers, vote "no" by not buying these printers and sending letters to CEO's we'll just get more of the same scamming.I was excited to read about Canon Pixma IP3000 & up models with separate ink-tanks & no smart chips. Examining all the Pixma models at a local store I noticed this extra pull down tray in the front-middle. After full investigation, it's a disabled/never will work CD/DVD printing bay. Yet the same models in Europe have a working CD/DVD print bay. The USA price does not reflect the non-functional CD/DVD printing either. So I will (doubtedly) try to get a Euro model or wait for Canon to release USA models that are fully functional. I may end up temporarly buying the Epson R200 but I feel like I should be ashamed supporting Epson and their smart-chip scam. There is a chip resetter device (avg. $10 to $15) but I don't know if it works well yet. Forget Lexmark unless you have money to burn on cartridges. And there's concern about Epson printers wasting/spraying ink all over the inside (read all R200 reviews) that soon causes problems (dries solid/hard). The Canon has ink tanks with no smart chips, look easily refillable, and their print head underneath the ink tanks holder is also removable (i.e. replacable, but I don't know what that will cost. If other printers' print heads go you pretty much resort to trashing the printer). It looks like the Pixma line is leading the way in printing and cartridge technology. Canon: Kudos for heading a little more environmetally responsible with the Pixmas obviously designed for long-term usage in mind but PLEASE get those CD/DVD printing trays functional soon!
This machine is on of the most expensive printers/all-in-ones ive owned. If you are planning to really use your printer (more than a few pages a month) please take this into consideration: This Brother machine will completely disable itself if it has a low ink warning on ANY of the 4 inks. The ink levels are based on # of pages not actual ink used. I am very conservative and set this printer to low quality black and whit mode to save money. in 4 months I have had to change all the color and black inks twice- almost $200! Keep in mind i have not used a single drop of color ink. By comparison the same amount of printing would have cost me $11 on my Canon.
This is not my first time owning the Vivitar 5.0 megapixel camera. My previous camera was lost during a trip. I was so pleased with the camera, I had to get another one. The camera is very simple to use and is low maintainence- the rechargeable battery cuts down on the cost of having to replace batteries. What is more, the compact size makes it ideal for easy storage in small spaces- like pockets or a clutch. Compact and consumer friendly, this camera is perfect for beginner digital camera users and for more experienced users.
I bought this camera about 3.5 years ago and took thousands of pictures with it. It was my first digital camera and I loved the convenience of digital photography and the small size of this camera. We got a lot of great shots on hikes, some pretty good pictures while diving (using underwater case), and treasured family photos including our new baby. I did eventually learn how to work around some of the idiosyncrasies - for instance, pre-focusing at the halfway-down shutter detent position really helps to get clear pictures. The low light performance is marginal, and the flash is next to useless. Over the past couple of months it started to flake out - started recording pictures with bad timestamps and the sliding front panel switch became so sensitive that the camera kept turning itself off while I tried to take pictures. I took the front panel off to clean out some lint and when I put it back together it didn't work any more. (So don't do that!) I am replacing this camera with the Canon PowerShot SD900 because I really liked my friend's SD550 and my Mom's SD800.
Not so much to talk about it. it do not have any problem , so buy it !Good Look
The speakers are an excellent choice for the easy listener - I love moving them around to where my action is - garden, kitchen, office - the size is perfect and the sound excellent. Can highly recoomend them.
Works perfect with the SD Adapter, I tested on the EeePC with UbuntuUMPC 8.10, and eveything works perfect!.Just remember that 4GB doesn't mean you will have 4GB free! Because of format structure you will have like 90% of that 4GB, but this happens anywhere....
Easy to hook up. It has a lot of cabling options for most setups. It works much better than the older Samsung HDTV receivers. I still get audio dropouts on one of my channels but I don't lose digital sync like I did in the earlier model. I am not sure if this a problem with the receiver or the signal strength. All and all I am happy with this purchase.
I decided to replace my camcorder's Tiffen 58mm Enhancing filter by this Tiffen 58mm Warm CPL. After I opened the filter box (labeled 58mm), I found a 52mm inside. So, I immediately contacted to Amezon.com, two days later, I received another one (excellent job, Amazon). But, when I opened the box, it was 52mm again. When I was ready to contact to Amazon again, I felt suspicious - the 52mm filter fit to the 58mm box really good. So, I tried to mount the 52mm filter to the 58mm filter, they fitted perfectly (see the attached picture).
It's an okay quick release if its use is dslr type cameras. With anything heavier the plate loosens from thebottom of the camera which can be disastrous when shooting.
I like earbuds that you can really jam into your ears. These guys are a little too pudgy to do that. They sound fine to me, but they have a tendency to jiggle out when you're at the gym.
I just got this today. It's advertised as an antenna for the car but I'm using it at home. I'm about 100 yards out of a cell reception area (I use Verizon and I have the LG Dare). After reading a positive review elsewhere, I decided to try this, knowing there was a good possibiity it might not work. I've tested it with 2 calls so far, walking around, and it been very good. No drops in signal or sound. Now, I just need to a better solution than a baking sheet to attach the antenna to. Will post an update in a week.
This is a MONO mic, so you need a $2 convertor from Radio Shack. That said, the sound is loud, but not very nuanced. The $499 Sony UHF Wireless System is the best way to go. However, at $153 the Azden Pro VHF Wireless is pretty good for the price. Get the UHF Sony is you can afford it, otherwise the Azden is the next best thing, and it is so very cheap.
This product was a constant problem. While the fire-wall worked other whole sections required frequent re-installs and the spam filter shut down after working fine for a few weeks. I was never able to get it up again as it demanded "network administrator access" on a single home computer. Customer support was prompt in responding but each problem required long complex procedures to solve. After the latest automatic update the control panel went blank. Don't waste your money.Tom Lynch
I love this surge protector. I bought several to use with my refrigerator, chest freezer, washer, and home security camera. I only wished they made one large enough for my dryer. What a great buy. It is so convenient for appliances, electronics, etc. especially when you don't need a strip surge protector, which would be a waste behind a refrigerator, washer, freezer, etc.
I had read some bad reviews for these router and decided to get it anyways because of the price, i have had it for about 1 month and had to reset it twice douring that time wich i dont think is that big of a deal, now i use my laptop wich was abandoned everyday, and am thinking of buying a new laptop so i do recomend these i hope it works as well for everyone as it did for me.PS. i bought 2 one for me one for a friend and both are working great.
I had been using stock iPod Classic earbuds for my iPod Touch. The Touch's earbuds fell apart and the Classic pair was all I had lying around, although their sound quality was so poor I debated not even listening to my iPod Touch at all--I had to listen to everything at a minimum of 85% volume, and even at that level the highs were tinny and the lows were non-existent.I bought these Sennheiser buds looking for much better sound quality and durability; they more than delivered.The Sennheiser buds fit snugly into my ears, as opposed to just resting inside of them as the iPod ones did. The result was that much less ambient noise was audible (they're essentially earplugs that can pipe sound into your ears). Note: I have big ears, but if you don't, the buds come with three sizes of plug adapters--the largest ones come pre-installed.Another result of the snug-fitting buds is that I can listen to everything at around 5% volume, which I know extends my Touch's battery life. In fact, I was able to listen to my iPod while mowing the lawn (power mower) and was able to hear the music decently enough at 50% volume. Also, the sound is very rich: good bass, non-tinny highs.It terms of durability, the Sennheiser had two nice features. First, the headphone jack connector is in a durable plastic L shape. This means I don't put stress on the place where the jack meets the wire when I wrap the headphones around my iPod. Secondly, the left and right earbud wires have different lengths; the intention is that you wear the right earbud with its wire around the back of your neck. This reduces the amount of tug that occurs on your earbuds if you raise your head or if you pull away your iPod too far.I've been more than impressed with the quality of these earbuds. You definitely get your money's worth; I highly recommend them.
Nice, comfortable. Fits the Nano well. One thing bothered me.After the Nano is inserted into the sleeve, it is impossible (for me) to slide the "lock" into or out of place, even though there is a slot cut out for access. So, you have to either leave the unit in the unlocked position or lock it, then insert it into the sleeve. But leaving it in the unlocked position hasn't caused me any problems so far.But like I mentioned, it is comfortable and the control dial is pretty easy to access, to change songs, etc. And when wearing, you "install" it up-side-down so when you read the dial, when on your arm, it is in the correct reading position. I like it!Jerry
I have these things everywhere.. In my camera bag, in my camera jacket, in my pockets, in the car, etc... They are just one of those handy gadgets that works... Get one.. Heck, do like me, get several.... Just before to use them correctly.. I make sure I use the bush to get the grit off the lens before I use the cleaning pad.. Don't want to scratch the lens, or in my case, the filter.
I bought this case after my last palm puked and I thought maybe I should protect it better. The only down side I can see is that you have to tip the palm a bit to get the stylis out. That is the ONLY problem I see with it and that isn't really a problem at all. It's very sturdy, opens easily, holds the palm safely, not to mention it's really nice looking. Someone had mentioned that it is bulky but it's really only about 1/2 inch wider than the palm, maybe a 1/4 inch longer and it doesn't seem any deeper than the leather case I used to use. I can't imagine how the expansion cards could crack the screen unless you aren't closing the cover properly. It took a few tries to get the feel of the closure, I think I was trying to make it harder than it actually is. Once you get the feel of it, it's very smooth and super easy to use. I will never go back to the leather case.Update: after using it for a few months I broke the teeny plasic lip that latches it. I've been using a hair tie to keep it closed ever since.
I am very happy with the produce. Tried to view moon and was able to see it clearly with all the craters. Ordered sun filter and was able to see sun with its spots.
Received quickly, cannot complain about shipping time. Had it out of the box within a hour, the top fell off, and would not stay on. Contacted shipper who said they did not recognize my order, or name. Sent them the info they requested, and never heard back from them. Perhaps this one is defective, and even though it is a inexpensive item, you think the Box Wave Corporation would want to stand behind their products.UPDATE : Shipper finally contacted me, and here is what they said "Thank you for your reply!I am sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with your Capacitive Stylus. According to our records, your order was processed and fulfilled by Amazon.com, and we are therefore not authorized to process returns or exchanges on this order.For more information on exchanging your item, please contact Amazon.com Customer Service for further assistance. I have included a link to Amazon's contact page below for your convenience"Isn't it convenient for the shipper, that they don't have to back up their product for a return, and it is all up to amazon. I think this is lousy customer service. They did not even offer to replace it!Won't buy another product from this company.
In the five months since we purchased this DVD player it has been on one month-long overseas vacation, several long car trips and has had one 3' fall off a hotel bed. Our preschoolers provide it with general abuse on a regular basis. So far we have not had a single problem, not even after the fall off the bed.Our main reason for purchasing this player was to watch DVD movies, and for that purpose it is excellent. The DVDs do not skip. The picture and sound qualities are great, and there is also great sound when using headphones.While overseas we tried to view digital photographs off a DVD, and the results were very poor. This is definitely NOT the player for that.However, for our intended purpose, we can highly recommend this player. We would buy it again in a heartbeat.
I like my phalt screen TV. Lots of enjoyment. No buyers remorse.A quality product.
I'm fan of Intel motherboards, but this one is not of the better, specially their LAN perfomance. The internet response is slow.
I've been pulling my hair trying to find a cassette recorder with two features:-Auto-reverse-Pause-control plug (for microphones with a record/pause switch).So far, all auto-reverse models I found lack this plug.The only currently produced tape recorder I was able to find with a &quot;pause control&quot; (aka Mic remote control) plug next to the mic-in is the Casio TP-7, but it lacks a motor/pause control plug.This is a note to manufacturers, why remove a useful feature for those of us who like control the recording from the mic, or use it to record phone calls (with a third party automatic recording control that starts the recording when the phone is in use)?.
This is my first LCD flat panel monitor and it's really nice. The menu is really easy to figure out. At first, when I just got it and installed it, I didn't really know what the DVI Plug was and was having difficulty. I was reading the manual and it didn't say anything about either using both the dsub(monitor plug) and the DVI or just the dsub plug. I played around and figured it out and knew how it works. If you're using the DVI plug, then it would appear in the 1st select on the monitor button. If you're using the dsub plug, then you would have to use the 2nd select on the monitor (kind of like on a TV where you want to play games and you would have to switch from Video1 and Video2). After I got this part down, it was pretty straight forward, you will also have to set the right size for the monitor in the properties.Jason
I have had this screen for almost two years now and have been very satisfied. The value for the money is terrific.
I've been using photo equipment for over 35 years, and this is the best tripod I've used. It does everything! It will get down to the ground to standing level at every angle imaginable, with a good head. It's user friendly and convenient. Very sturdy and well made. I'm using it with a high-quality older Bogen head, and the unit is a dream to use. A bit heavy, but considering the quality of the product, the weight is of little concern. Great price.. . . . .and it's made in Italy!
Easy to instal. Strong singnal strength. Sleek design.Highly recommended.
I bought this to go on my new lens and I'm pleased that it is a fair price, it fits on my lens with no problems and that the glass quality feels strong. I've got no problem with it and I'd suggest that you buy it!
I made the mistake one time of purchasing non-OEM cartridges. Yes, they are cheaper, but the quality of print is not very good. Reds are pinks, etc. It kills me to pay so much for cartridges, but they do last a long time and I do a lot of printing. I'm a digital scrapper, but I still send my 12x12 pages out to a printer. But I use my printer with my Silhouette Cameo die cutting machine to create print and cut items for my scrapbooks. I also create digital cards so appreciate the quality of color that the OEM provides.
I bought this product a couple of weeks before. It arrived on time. I Love it. It does the job of shredding carrots,radish,cauliflower and coconut perfectly!! Its just enough for day to day shredding needs. Cleaning is easy as all parts are detachable. I hate to take of my big food processor and use it for just one or 2 carrots!!thats why i call this handy little machine.Makes a bit more noise! but i can live with that..thanks
I've been using the WDT11 with the WPC11 ver.3 for a year and they work perfectly. The 128-bit WEP encryption and MAC filtering provides excellent security. I've got up to 2000kbps internet connection the security and a firewall running. I have used it with various PC cards and they work perfectly. Of course, the WDT11 works best with the WPC11. I've installed the WDT11 on a UNIX box and it worked perfectly too. WDT11 is very user-friendly, especially with WIN XP and WIN 2000.
Said that the product would work with Dell Inspiron 5100 but it did not. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT FOR INSPIRON PRODUCTS!!!!
works great worth the extra money to not have a cord. I have had no problems with theis product.why 20 words not sure, it works, it is compact and I forget it is even there.
Nice headphones. Works good. Light and easy to adjust. Comes with two extra foam pads. The only thing I would like if pads would be bigger.
good price, good sound and the batteries last a good time!!VERY strong sound for such a small unit.. cool carrying case, and perfect for international travel.. comes with all the accessories..quality peice..definatlely recommended..
I agree, this software is good. Great detail. The 3D feature is over-rated, though, for my uses. More of an image gimmick than actual representation of terrain. More importantly, though, my software suddenly &quot;lost&quot; one much-used quad sheet, leaving white space in it's place on my screen. I also lost all the markers and trails associated with that area, which included several day's work. Called their customer service for assistance and was connected to a very rude, arrogant, and unhelpful technician. Result: no fix. The company needs to back an excellent product with helpful and knowledgable technicians.
Bought this audio input to add two auxilary audio ports to my 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. The box comes with the necessary cables to plug right into the back of the stock radio. I used one input for a hard wired Sirius satellite radio unit, and connected the other to a 3.5mm jack I installed in one of the punchouts on the dash to give me the option to connect an MP3 player or smartphone to the radio. This setup works very well.As for sound quality, it's about as good as you'll get out of the stock head unit & speakers (which aren't that great to begin with). And regarding steering wheel controls, your current controls will work for switching inputs and changing volume as normal. Pretty much a seamless installation!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Laurie Graff's You Have To Kiss A Lot Of Frogs. Laundry got wrinkled in the dryer and meals burned, but I had to read &quot;just one more chapter.&quot; I felt as if I was actually there, listening in to the characters as they created different situations and relationships. In this instance, easedropping was rewarded with a variety of emotions. I laughed, I cried, and I pondered. What more could I want from a reading experience? I am anxious to read what is waiting to be created by Laurie Graff next.
Bought the 1720M when the picture tube died on a 17&quot; CRT.Well. Colors are clean, pictures are great, text is sharp. There are no LCD peculiarities -- moving the cursor or dragging objects doesn't show any ghosting, for instance. It's flicker-free, and it feels noticeably bigger than a 17&quot; CRT.Once set up, it's bright, easy to view from any angle (basically, if you you can see the front of the monitor, you can read the screen). There are NO dead / bright / funny pixels.Installation was a snap -- about 10 minutes from the time I opened the box, until it was worked perfectly with Win98. It came up in 1024x768 resolution, which I changed to the recommended 1280=1024, rebooted, pushed two buttons to get the monitor to adjust itself to the video input, and it was installed and working. The only other adjustment I needed was to use large fonts on the desktop, but that's my eyes not the monitor.And of course it takes up less desktop space, you don't have to be a weight-lifter to move it, it uses much less electricity than the CRT ir replaces, and it's nice looking even turned off.Finally, the price is right; 17&quot; LCDs seem to be the sweet spot now, and this is a very good one at a really reasonable price (even more if it's on special -- it was when I bought mine).So why four stars instead of five? The adjustment buttons are TINY (subtract 1/8 star) and on the black case, the impressed labels for them are almost invisible (another 1/8 star). Another 1/4 star in reserve because I did not try the built-in speakers, I haven't really exercised the hardware adjustments, and another 1/2 star because it hasn't been in use long enough to make any guesses about reliability.Maybe not quite perfect, but HIGHLY reccommended.
I purchased the TZ5 in order to have a long zoom in a small package. Unfortunately the camera is too big to put in ones pocket (I do not where a coat in 90 degree weather). Thus I was looking for a case to hang off my belt. The only pictures I could find on line were of the front ... those pictures make the case look reasonably compact. It is not. It is fully twice the depth of the camera. My guess is the designer wanted to carry lunch in there with the camera. I have added some pictures of the camera and case to illustrate the relative size.Otherwise it is a very nice case ... but whats the point of a compact camera if the package winds up being the size of a super zoom ??
Estos audifonos tienen una calidad de bajos excelente, son extremadamente portables por su sistema de plegado, son muy comodos en las orejas por tiempos moderados, en tiempos largos empiezan a apretar un poco. Son resistentes y el dise&ntilde;o es muy compacto. Me gustaron.
With these types of products, either they work or they don't. However, this SD card is kind of 2 products in one. On the one hand, you got a hardware SD card interface. Plug it into a PDA, digital camera, GPS device, and whatever else that has an SD card slot. You got the fold out USB connectivity that hooks up to a PC desktop or laptop. Both interfaces allow complete access to the card's data.Initially, when folding out to reveal the USB plug there's a bit of worry that the hinges might get pulled and break, causing you to have a top half where the data and USB plug is and a bottom half that covers the USB plug connectors and forms the standard sized SD card when closed. I believe your average person can break the hinge and pull it a part if enough force is applied, but this would have to be done intentionally in opposite directions so realistically, it's not likely to happen at all. The latch or hook that's on the exposed, sticking out USB portion securely closes up the card also appears it may break after thousands of opens and closes (if at all), but it looks like it holds better if you open it by pressing against a single corner rather that from the center, relieving more pressure off the latch.As for details with USB connectivity, you need to make sure it's plugged in the correct way. In other words, the metal contacts need to touch the same on the female end. Standard USB memory drives won't allow this, as it physically won't fit since half of inside each the male and female plug has a `filling'. The fillings will block each other if inserted wrong, but will form a snug fit if correct. Plugging in this SD card into a USB port the wrong way won't damage it. You'll just need to reorient it so that the card can be registered as USB storage device. Also, I've noticed this card can't fully plug into certain recessed USB ports, so you may want to find another port that's more open, or get a USB dongle extension to handle that. The card also emits a steady blue light when plugged in, but that light will flicker when data is being transmitted, just like with standard USB memory drives. The card gets noticeably warmer when in the USB port, but nothing too bad at all. My OEM purchase came with a modified case for it. It's still the standard sized SD card case, but the inside has been modified to allow a snug fit for when the card is open or closed.I will only briefly comment to say that transfer rates appear to be quick fairly quick. Noticeably faster than standard SD cards, if not that much more faster. While I already have SD card readers for my home and office PCs, I'll be using this SD card for documents and other smaller files and leave my standard sized, but larger capacity thumb drives for the bigger files like music and photos. It's flat size also means that you could carry several of them in your wallet, mind you not that thumb drives are that much bigger and some of them are in the 12GB range. To sum up, if you're looking for sheer capacity at the best price, stick with your standard SD cards. If you want USB interface as well (to omit a separate SD card reader) that's simple and well implemented, pay a small extra to get this card. Nowadays, that extra has gone down a lot.
I buy it for my fsx and hawx2 .It is the best joystick I ever used . Good performance with cheap price.
polarizer filter is probably one of the most useful filter for day time shooting. It deepens the sky, and makes the clouds pop. This particular filter worked as promised. The quality is good, and it's surprisingly heavy. The front glass turns smoothly, and doesn't have a cheap feel to it. I've gotten a few comments on how the clouds seem to "move" on pictures that I've used this polarizer on. If you are shooting digital, make sure to buy a polarizer that has Multi-coated glass like this one.
I couldn't decide whether or not to purchase these expensive connectors when setting up my first surround-sound system. They're so expensive, and are they really worth it? Well, I'm not sure if any set of connectors is technically "worth" the expense, but I can say that I'm not at all disappointed in my purchase. In fact, after purchasing the first set, I went ahead and bought two more sets so I could make all my connections with these plugs.They're SO easy to put together, and they really make for a great connection. Bottom line: they look professional. If you want a professional setup, there's just no other way to go.
The company killed 1 sale with 2 duds (not 2 birds with 1 stone).I bought two of these. The first one I unwrapped didn't work out of the box. It was very glitchy and would cut out if I touched it wrong. The sound quality didn't exist, obviously.The second one was better....for 3 days, then it started doing the same thing. The company offered to replace, but wanted me to ship it and pay for shipping which would cost more than I payed for these. Some deal.
Pros- Easy to use- Charges iPod at all times- 3 buttons to jump to saved stationsCons- Display glitched out after about a weeks use- iPod can't be too close to transmitter without getting some static
Great flash, just be careful if you use a quantum, it is possible to shove the cord in backwards and reverse the polarity and fry the flash. Not a good thing.
I liked the quality of the sound and the simplicity of set up. A good product
I have been using a smaller "beginners scope" for a few years and was invited to a friends house one night and saw this telescope. We used it and once I learned how to use the skyalign program it was a breeze to use. It was so simple to just enter what you wanted to see in the hand controller and the scope goes to it. I like it so much I ordered my own. My beginner scope was fun to use but it was difficult to keep moving the scope manually to point at what you want to find and the 130 is motorized so all you do is push the buttons on the hand controller to move the scope.My friend told me to buy the DC power cord if I plan on using the scope away from the house though it runs on battery which I bought with it. Though the scope looks big it can be taken apart and moved with ease and just weighs a little over 30 pounds.
Not bad for the money. I've always enjoyed HP Printers in the past. This one is NOT very big at all. Space is not a factor. It does it all. Prints, copies, scans and faxes. For the price and a recognizable name, it can't be beat.
The seller did not indicate that the product was the international version rather than the US version so I was unable to use it and unable to return it for a reasonable cost.
There is simply too much background noise when there isn't any music playing, and even when there is music on, I could still hear the buzzing noise. If this is true of all wireless models, then I would rather stick to wired headphones.
Seriously, I thought that this would work. I plugged it in and saw the orange charging light for about five seconds, and then it stopped. Now I can't get it to work. This is an absolute piece of knockoff garbage that doesn't do what it says it does. Do not purchase!
I have been looking for a cd-based MP3 player for quite some time. I have a Sony Clie that has a 128 meg (swapable memory sticks) MP3 player, but it wasn't enough for me.WHY CD-BASED MP3s?I wanted a separate device that could store hundreds of songs on cheap CD-Rs or RWs. Sure, it plays my CDs, but why not have 300 WMA songs on it. WMA? Sure... 1/2 the size of MP3 and plays beautifully.WHY NOT THE 100 OR 250 MODELS?I purchased my player for [amt] at a local store (after [amt] mail-in rebate). The 100/250 are around [amt] more than that. If this one breaks... I'll buy another. If this one becomes outdated... I'll buy another. If I have a few more $, I'll buy my wife one. ;)CONSNo backlight. No firmware upgrades. No remote. No fake leather carrying case.PROSInexpensive. Plays CD-RWs. LONG battery life. Did I mention 300 songs on a single disc?
This little gem has done me well. It has USB, takes great pictures, comes with great software, and an 8 MB memory card. USB really makes a big difference. The performance is gobs and gobs better than the serial interface. This alone makes it worthwhile. But it takes great pictures too....
I owned one of these several years ago and loved it. The pictures were perfectly exposed and in focus most of the time--very few badduns. 5MP was plenty and I suspect it would be plenty today for most applications. If you want to enlarge to billboard size, Hasselblad are coming out with a monster 60MP camera. The little swivel screen made Macro work easy and this camera gets in close. Feels high end quality and easy to hold. Downside--its old tech and very slow firing up and getting ready for the next shot. Would I buy a new one today? Probably not, but it seems that the newer P series suffer from all kinds of glitches and lots of one-star raters who got lemons. So if you are not in a hurry, like solid "Made in Japan" old school Nikon quality this may have been the last of the Mohicans. 5 Stars for this one if you take into account how ancient it is (2005?).
I currently have a Canon Rebel T1i and needed a better lens for low light and portraits. In doing research I considered the Canon 50mm f1.8, the price seemed great, but it just did not look to be a good longterm solution. I decided to invest in the f1.4 and I am SUPER happy I went that direction. The lens quality is far far superior to that of the f1.8. This lens is now staying on my camera at all times. It takes a bit of getting used to the depth of field and focusing, but its worth it. I take a lot of indoor shots and not having to fight lighting all the time has been great.
I bought this router a few weeks ago when I purchased my new G4 iBook, on the recommendation of a co-worker. I was originally planning to buy an Airport station, but its additional features (such as a built-in modem) are really of no use to me. So I decided to save the $100+ and go with the Linksys. I also went for b over g since the speed of my connection is limited by my DSL line, and I'm not going to be doing a lot of filesharing among my computers, so there didn't seem to be much sense to spend the extra money.I've had the router set up for a couple of weeks now and everything is working like a dream. I have an iMac and a PC connected to it with ethernet cables, and then I have my iBook with an Airport Extreme card. Setup was fairly easy -- it's done through your internet browser (I did not install any of the included software). My iBook immediately recognized the network when I fired it up, and reception appears to be fine throughout my 2-story house.A word of caution: the router runs on a 2.4Ghz frequency, so there is interference with cordless phones that run on the same frequency. I've given the product four stars because a day or two ago none of the computers were recognizing the internet connection, but plugging and unplugging the ethernet cable out of the back of the router seemed to fix that problem, oddly enough. It's not a huge inconveniece, but I hope it doesn't happen often.I'm also thinking about purchasing a wireless USB adapter (the Linksys WUSB12) for my TiVo to add to the fun -- no more slow phone downloading of program info!
This trickle charger is exactly what I was looking for. I keep it attached to my travel trailer batteries when it is not in use, and it keeps my batteries charged and in good shape.Thanks!
I needed a video camera to record a 7-day bike trip. Most of the video was me talking into the camera as I rode. This camera was perfect. It was easy to hold while riding, fit perfectly in my jersey pocket, had great sound, and the video quality was better than expected. It was also very easy to turn on and record without having to look at the back of the camera. I would recommend this for anyone that needs an easy to use, reliable video camera that takes great video. I made a movie (using iMovie) with the video. Had to download a freeware codec to have both sound and video import into iMovie from Flip, but it was no big deal. The video looked even better on TV. Also, the feature to take "stills" from the video works well. I haven't tried to print one of the pictures, so I'm not sure the quality.
I was a little concerned about this product given the low scores other people have given it. I decided to give it a try, though. I can't give any guidance on printers that are/aren't supported; I am using a single function HP printer (DeskJet 5550). I also can't speak to the signal strenght needed for the unit - my printer is in the same room as my wireless access point.All of that having been said, the product works and supports WPA - those were my main requirements. I had mine working in under an hour. That said, I didn't follow the directions that were supplied with the unit. I have a lot of experience with technology and just waded in, head first. In other words I just used my "gut", performing actions that seemed to make sense at the time.After I got mine working I went back and reviewed the directions. They differed from the method I used in several key ways. I don't know if they would have worked or not.Bottom line - *IF* you have a good understanding of how networks actually work (i.e. network theory) then you should probably be fine with this product. Otherwise you may not have sufficient insight to work around problems if/when the directions fail to get the unit functioning.
The cable is a quality product by Belkin but it was straight and was not at an angle as pictured.I specifically purchased this item because of the angled end and was upset to receive a different item than what I thought I had purchased. Works as intended though. I would like to suggest the seller change the photo of the item if they are not going to sell the same item pictured.
I just purchased a new digital camera and was looking for a CF reader when I stumped on Dazzle DM-8400 6 in 1 reader. I have a laptop with Win XP Pro and a desktop with Win 2000 Pro. This reader works like a charm on both platforms. Additionaly it uses the USB port and does not require an extra power source and is easy to carry as well.I also used the provided software to burn a CD that I can play on my DVD player. Now I can share my pictures with my friends on a big screen with good quality pictures. All in all this is the only product I have seen out there that supports so many multimedia formats under one hood.I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a good product with a reasonable price and so many features.
I've got some experience with universal remotes all the way back to a huge programmable one with a timer in the 1980's. In the last few years I haven't needed one because I stopped watching TV but now that I have an HDTV and a DVD player that plays AVI files I wanted to put away the three remotes to keep the living room clean.The initial software install, device selection and firmware upgrade all went smoothly. One problem though: although the software doesn't display the current or new firmware version so there's no way to tell if you need a firmware upgrade. I'm not sure what the point of offering a firmware upgrade button without telling you what the old and new firmware versions are.Once I unplugged the USB cable and tried to use the remote, the problems started. Maybe I'm not their typical user because I don't need complex macros or 50 buttons. I just do three or four actions: power toggle, volume up/down, channel selection, or switch inputs. The first thing I noticed is that *THERE IS NO POWER BUTTON*. You have to control the power state of your devices by defining "activities" and the remote helpfully tries to manage all the power states of your devices this way. Unfortunately half the time it failed to turn the DVD player on. So then I have to read the tiny LCD screen and walk through a series of "help screens" that ask if each device is on or off. The whole point of a universal remote is to simplify... so it's very frustrating when I find myself reading little lines of dialog and walking through a wizard-type interface when all I wanted was a power button. Strike 1.Once I started looking more carefully at the remote, I immediately realized how terrible the UI is. Maybe I'm wrong but I would bet that there's a few buttons that are used 98% of the time: channel select, input select, volume, and the play/stop/forward/reverse buttons. yet there is basically no functional power button, and the volume and channel keys are small and flush with the surface of the remote. Why would someone design a universal remote this way? Strike 2.To change channels with a digital television (or any television, after February 2009), you need to use a separator in the channel number like 2-1 or 2.1. But there is no separator key. I'm sure I could use my TV remote to learn the key and then map it onto another key on the 550 but there's no obvious buttons I could use for this. So that's strike 3.I guess the Logitech Harmony has the honor of being the first electronics device I ever return to a store because it sucks. I don't see why it's hard to take the best feature of the Harmony remotes (online database of device codes) and match it with a simple obvious UI.I bought a $10 sony universal remote instead and it was a hassle to teach it the code for every button but after a couple hours it worked fine.
Great Hard drive for portable storage and data backup.The video is weak. Not really good for evaluating photos but, okay for general viewing. Watching videos and listening to music is neat. Great when flying.Overall a pretty good deal for the price.
I compared almost every plasma. I think the colors in the Samsung are far better. The best thing to do is go to Circuit City and compare the tvs with an actual cable feed, not a recorded dvd. The black frame of the picture is much better than silver. The only thing you have to get used to is the buzzing. This is normal according to the Samsung website, but it is audible.
well, it's a remote and it works well on my D40. now, i can take pictures with myself included in group photos and i don't have to press the camera to take additional shots. i just press the remote and i can take multiple shots without leaving my position. highly recommended!
Does just what it is supposed to do with no problems. I had purchased another brand, but the ends would not click into the ethernet slots. This Belkin cable works perfectly.
This was key to linking our switch box in our two printer set up . So glad they had it in stock!
I'm sure the security of this bio-drive is great, but the security features (bio-ID) are not compatible with my MAC, which is not clearly disclosed in any description online. I've had the drive for a few weeks, but haven't been able to use it. Buyer beware- PC only.
the ear hangers are not adjustable and the wire is split making one longer than the other.i wish i hadn't bought these
Smooth operation, you can always rely on Logitech trackball to work out in all situations. The movement is smooth, easy, and glides in your hand.
Bought these at the local Walgreen's store for use with my Kodak Easyshare C533 along with the Kodak Battery Charger that's made specifically for these. Sadly, these things don't hold a charge AT ALL. Made sure to fully charge them before use like I do with all the rechargeables we buy. After taking roughly 30 pictures, with the Flash turned ON, the Low Battery Warning Light comes on. Seriously?!? Tried the 2nd set from the 4 pack, 20 pictures later, same thing. Finally decided to insert a set of Rayovac rechargeables, and I was able to get over 750 photos taken, WITH the Flash turned ON, before the Rayovac batteries finally died. The next day, I brought the Kodak batteries back to Walgreen's for a replacement set. Sadly, the replacement set did EXACTLY the same thing. Winded up bringing them back again and got a full refund. Won't be purchasing these again anytime soon. I hate leaving a bad review for anyone, but when a product doesn't work properly, people need to know about it.
What is there to say about this item. It does exactly what it says. I don't see why it has to cost so much though.
1st of all this is not a game and the item came in time but was missing pieces you could say. i contacted the seller and got a full refund because of their mistake but overall good customer support/service.
TMCONNECTIONDOTCOM service was not great then send me a defective product and when I returned It they said that was not the product they sold me. I am still fighting with this company to get my refund do not advise anyone to do bussiness with this company
The colors in prints from this camera are great. The wide zoom is super wide and pulls in the whole scene.real quickly, this camera has:8.0 megapixel imager for photo quality prints up to and beyond 13 x 19"24-140mm wide-angle zoom with manual zoom and focus ringsSelectable JPEG, TIFF and RAW file formatsHigh-speed AF with 25 selectable points and focus-assist LEDHigh-resolution electronic color viewfinder with 237,000 pixels2.5-inch TFT color LCD, indoor/outdoor typeTTL Multi-pattern, center-weighted, center spot meteringISO Auto or 50-400 in PASM, 800-1600 at 0.8MPAdjustable color modes, image contrast and sharpnessWhite balance with compensation, presets, 3 custom settings and one-pushAuto, Program AE, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Custom and 15 Scene modesAE Bracketing with 3 or 5 framesISO sensitivity: Auto, 50-400 (400-1600 in 0.8MP mode)1.5fps Burst mode, up to 6 frames in JPEG, 4 frames in RAWShutter speeds from 16 - 1/4000 second, plus BulbFlash hot shoe and external PC flash sync connector640x480 movies w/sound at 30fps up to 80 mins.32MB internal memory, SD/MMC card slotKodak high capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery packUSB connectivity for PC and Mac usersAudio-Video Out (NTSC or PAL selectable)Optional EasyShare Camera Dock and Printer DockEnjoy!
Forget everything else you have read here. You can sync with a serial to USB converter. Also, you can use your infrared port to sync without any cables, which is way cool.The iPaq is very lightweight and much more powerful than the other PocketPCs on the market today. My only knock on it is that it does not have a compact flash port built in and my expansion pack has been on back order for a while. That being said, the iPaq will make you say, &quot;Palm Who?&quot;
Fully compatible with the G5. Other sources have same day shipment and next delivery however.
I ordered this product 3 days back and with free shipping received in 3 DAYS!! Very impressive, eh? Certainly I am impressed. Talking about the headset, it is way too different from a normal headset...I had the normal ones that come with any CD player and used it for online games; now I use this. And can easily make out the difference in the sound quality. It is way too better with this one! And added to the fact that it is only for 20 bucks! A must buy for any serious gamer!
I was amazed when I began to setup this product. I FIRST discovered that the power supply that powers the base unit was defective. I thought - not a problem, I already had a universal one from several years ago and plugged that in. Finally I have a green light on the base unit. NEXT, I had no sound when connected to the TV - just static. Again, I thought perhaps the problem was with my OLD TV. SO I plugged it into my phone which I use to play music. AGAIN - no sound, just static. What a disappointment. I am returning the item for a refund. And purchasing the RS 160 - which I expect it to actually work and has much better reviewed sound quality.
I have tried a number of so called universal remote controls. Until I used the Logitech Harmony 880 I found the description "universal" to be "overblown". The Logitech 880 is very simple to set up and really easy to use. Set up on a computer connected by USM cable is very powerful yet simple to understand. This is definately the best remote I have ever used. I am using it to control my TV, DVD, DVR, and Surround Sound System. I have no hesitation in recommending this product.
I had an old Ambico video tripod laying around with decent fluid head movement. All it was missing was the quick release plate, which this Velbon unit filled the role for. Now I can get smooth panning on my Canon EOS 7D! The plate also holds securely into the base, which was an initial concern of mine.
Even with updated drives this keyset was onrecognized on the PS/2 version of the Z-Board.
I purchased this product over 2 years ago and have used it quite often in that time. Initially, we used it in the car utilizing the headphone splitter so our two daughters could watch movies during our longer car drives. No problems whatsoever. After we upgraded our car to an SUV which included a built in DVD player, I began to use the player on my business trips which occur nearly every week. I packed this player in my suitcase every week for over a year and have had no problems. We have utilized the ability to send the video signal to a project about a dozen times, including my wife's parents anniversary party out of state and it has worked flawlessly every time. Once in a while I will have to re-insert the DVD before the player "sees" it but this is no big inconvenience. I also play various types of media, including DVD -R and CD's. It is bizarre that so many reviews include such real problems.
This stero system is just what I wanted and could not find anywhere else. The sound is clear and bold, the tape deck, while obsolete to some, is one of the features I desired. The 5 disk CD player is easy to use as are all the functions.The only thing I would change is the orange brightness of the display panel and speakers.
Although this item might be excellent when I purchased it I was leed to believe tthat the gps unit came with out a car charger. The gps unit comes with a car charger not a house charger. When Amazon tells people that this item is usually purchased with the gps unit their wrong. I will be returning this product to Amazon.
The right product for converting standard antenna jack on an aftermarket radio to GM antenna wire.
I can't speak to sound quality as I bought these soley to use during my workouts. To me they sound great, but I'm no expert. All I want is a headset to plug into my iPod. I wanted something to block out the noise found at most gyms (too loud music, machines, etc) without having to make myself go deaf from turning up the iPod volumne. These work great. I use the foam inserts, while not the most comfortable thing to stick in your ear they are good for the hour I need them to be in my ear. All in all I highly recommend these headphones if you are looking to block outside noise.
I had a set of objective in mind when I was searching for earphones:1. easy to put on take/take off2. small and portable3. have a decent sound (defined as not needing to crank up the volume just to hear what's going on with the music)4. does not hurt my earsI have to say that this set of earbuds have matched all my criteria pretty well, and I am an happy owner of these earbuds. In addition, I understand that Koss has a lifetime warranty on their products, which is another plus.Only complaint I have is that the cords do seem a little fragile, and due to the nature of earbuds, I can hear myself breathing when listening to music.
A trustworthy brand, I am not uncomfortable when it comes to purchasing items connected to the computer world as soon as I see it's a Logitech item. It has proven itself to be time and time again a more trustworthy company that provides really good items!The camera is solidly built (dropped it a few times for good measure!) and with it's cute unique little design and small enough to carry everywhere, it's more a danger of being stolen! I like the long cable that comes with it, enables for more flexibility when it happens that I want to shift my webcam somewhere where my fiance can watch me move around the room. Great for outdoor use under adequate lighting! The only few things about the features that I didn't like were the inability to display the pictures taken within the digital screen at the back. I also wished there could have been just a simple flash that could be used to brighten pictures. For the price, I would say this is a good deal for those who just want ONE item that can do EVERYTHING from be a pretty solid webcam to an outdoor tote digital camera. Well, maybe not clean your bathrooms for you, but with Logitech, anything's possible.
It does what it needs to do! I've got good temperatures on my CPU coupled with an after market cooler. Be sure to read up and watch videos on how to apply correctly. Do NOT pack it on. All you need is a BB size drop in the middle. Regardless, don't hesitate, this is a good purchase, and a must of course.
Replaced 2 year old Harmony 628, DVD button placement was bad, otherwise worked well.Downloaded newest software and replaced 628 with 880, it already had my hardware installed, but did not transfer custom settings. It was usable immediately, but I wanted all buttons customized. Working with a HDTV, a digital cable box, and a DVD. Setup for watching TV and DVD fast and easy. Recording video settings needed 3 pages of the LCD custom menu, since I needed full control of everything in order not to use another remote. This took just under 2 hours of trail and error, mainly because the DVD uses different names for functions than on the Logitech setup. This beat the 15 hours over a the 2 week period to get the 628 exactly the way I wanted it.Pros- Online setup much easier and more predictable than before.Recharging stand. Position of controls . 8 options per LCD screen worked out perfectly for me.Con- would have preferred round buttonsI would highly recommend this remote. The older one worked well, it only needed to be taken apart once a few months ago to clean the contacts for fix an intermittent button problem, but that was AFTER I spilled coffee on it. I really wouldn't recommend spilling coffee and any remote.Tip You can change the function of every button. My Cale box has ABC commands, out of setup they were at the top of the LCD menu. In setup I moved them so the most used were at the right, under my thumb. I made the + button change TV aspect ratio, and bottom enter button change cable box aspect in all setups.
This is the exact LensPen I expected. I works great and I have had no problems with it.
The product came in the factory sealed packaging. I have owned the Brother P-touch PT-65 for many years now and I love it. I am so much more organized. But this is about the tape. I use this tape on everything - file folders, plastic containers, metal, cardboard, everything except I don't think I've ever put it on wood. The most difficult thing is peeling the label from the backing. Some days it's easy, some days not so much. The key is to gently rub the pad of your thumb over the edge of a corner of the tape. Usually this separates the tape from the backing enough to peel it off. The tape sticks very well - I've even washed over the labels several times before it started to peel up on the corners - but it also peels off easily except from paper. It always seems a little expensive to me but one cartridge lasts forever.
I have had this laptop for 7 years and this is the second battery I have had to buy. Worked great, holds a charge as long as any Dell battery i bought previously
I bought this unit because I wanted a small TV in a room where I had no connection to my Dish-TV receiver. Rather than trying to run cable to the room, this seemed like an interesting alternative.I was a little concerned about quality, but the unit broadcasts over 802.11g, and I thought that should be plenty of bandwidth.However, the quality of the image I get looks like something you would download from the internet. From a long distance, it looks good, but from up close there are tons of compression artifacts and faces are hardly recognizable. If this is what it looks like directly over wireless-G, I can't imagine what it would like like if I tried to look at it across the WAN.You probably wouldn't notice the poor picture on the small screen on a PSP, so I would guess it would work well for that. However, don't by this product expecting to get a decent picture on a computer monitor.
I settled on the Rio Cali 256 Mb player while looking for a suitable replacement for my dearly departed Intel Pocket Concert, which I'd had for three years.Although hard-drive players like Apple's iPod are all the rage these days, I knew I wanted a flash memory player that wouldn't skip while running and doing other activities. My old player's 128 megabytes of storage was big enough for most workouts, the cost of flash memory has come enough in recent years that it made sense to go for the 256 megabytes offered by the Rio Cali.Another big plus is the Rio Cali's form factor. This is more than just vanity or finding a device that looks cool hanging from your waistband. I had loved the Intel player so much because it felt good and solid in my hand, with an intuitive and simple button layout, and a decent-sized screen that I didn't have to squit at. The Rio Cali meets all these criteria, yet is even lighter.A nice surprise was discovering that the device's software interface is great. After turning it on, the center of the display shows the track, artist, and album, all at the same time, without scrolling across the screen like smaller players. The top has icons to show volume level, whether shuffle/repeat are on, and battery life. The bottom can be toggled to show time/date, equilizer setting, track elapsed time/track number, or track time remaining/track number.The red miniature joystick feels good under a fingertip and is easy to manipulate. It controls play/pause, stop, and forward/back. In addition, there is a main menu button that brings up the following options: play music, tuner, stopwatch, settings. The equalizer has several presettings but you can also customize it to your tastes.The Rio Music Manager is okay, nothing special but with no major flaws apparent to me at this point. You can search for music by artist, song, genre, and albums. Playlist creation isstraightfoward.The included earbuds of course don't sound as good as even a $20 set of headphones purchased seperately. However, they have a big plus, which is that they are held in place by a soft rubber loop that fits snugly over the ear. I have had problems with earbuds falling out, and larger headphones squeezing my ears after too long. These seem to hit a sweet spot that holds them in place while maintaining comfort. Oh yeah, there is a durable plastic holder with a firmly attached metal clip for hanging the player on your belt or on the included armband.If there is one drawback to the player, it is that there seems to be a high-pitched whine during playback. I didn't even know it was there for the first few days -- full-bodied rock music or a modest level of external background noise is enough to drown it out. However, it became noticeable when I listened to a softer song in a quiet room. Since I am using this almost entirely for workouts and outdoor runs, it doesn't bother me.To sum up, the Rio Cali 256 Mb is a high-capacity flash player that is compact and light, yet solid, and boasting a great feature set that seems tailored to an active lifestyle. I highly recommend this player and know that I will be looking at the Rio Karma 20 Gb hard-drive player as well.
Always get the Flashdrives with U3 because,Ilove the flash drives with U3 software, just plug in in and it loads up automatically the very first time. the password security feature is great to have also! It is nice to have a shortcut to the web site to get more software to run with U3 and flash drives.I only need to remember to buy bigger drives!
My baby cousin chewed off and lost the rubber part of the earphones. Although parts are easily detachable, I still love this earphone for how small and comfortable it is.
These are the best jewel cases that I have found. They don't break like the regular jewel cases, which are very brittle, and these are easier to open. I've been using these for years to ship CD's to my software customers. I have yet to have a CD show up damaged.
This radio is great. It's small and doesn't distract you and the type size is big enough to read at a glance. The backlight option for night driving is great also. It's easy to move from car to car and the small antennae was simple to install and never moves from it's spot. The only problem I have is that from time to time my antennae wire comes loose and I have to turn it a bit to get reception, but I suspect that's more a faulty wire than the radio itself. I highly recommend the Roady2 and XM radio in general.
Nice TV/DVD combination. I like the fact that the dvd goes in on the side.
After losing power during our Halloween snow, I bought a generator and asked my son to purchase this skillet for me. With my generator I can't use my stove, so when we lost power for 5 days after Sandy, this skillet was wonderful! We cooked burgers, eggs, stew for 4 people... and pancakes for breakfast. Easy to clean, which was nice because lighting was very limited. I'm sure it would be great all year round, but I know it was amazing with our limited power..
I bought this to use in my 2003 Infiniti G35 (factory Bose system) after trying three different types of FM transmitters (all of which worked fine unless you were within 50 miles of any city with a poplulation over 10,000).It just did not work, period.I took into work and tried it in my staff vehicle (2003 Dodge Caravan, factory system) where it works OK. I brought the Sony adapter I had at work home and it works fine in the G35.However, the last time I was on a multi-hour road trip at work, I noticed the Belkin adapter is starting to make an annoying amount of mechanical noise. I may try to pop it open and see if there's any way to reduce the racket it's making, but I'll probably end up buying another Sony. The Sony adapter I have is at least ten years old and still works OK.
This is a great keyboard--much better than the original Mac keyboard that it replaced. The keys have a nice easy action that involves much less travel than the original coupled with nice feedback. I've been using Macs for nearly 15 years and have used a number of original and third party keyboards. This one is by far the best I have encountered.In addition, the USB cable is nice and long compared to the Mac keyboard. It does have a slightly larger footprint the newest mac usb keyboard, but that is not a problem for me. While it works "plug and play," full functionality requires an install from the provided CD.I highly recommend this keyboard!
It is difficult to determine how well a device of this type works without a microscopic look at the record surface. It leaves no visible residue on the disc surface detectable by the naked eye. As far as de-staticizing a disc, who knows? At least it doesn't add any while sweeping.
They work...Look durable. Does that qualify for a five star rating? I will give them four because i bough the cable for under $5.
Purchased this for vacation (22 hour drive each way), and have to say this is FANTASTIC, I am happy I didn't buy a differant one!The documenttaion wasn't very good, and their marketing team needs to go back to school. If this was labeled with a brand name, the reviews would be outstanding and nobody would hesitate to get it, it is much better than the Sony cd player I have. THE PRODUCT IS GREAT!The display is HUGE, 4 complete full length lines, plus battery status, mode and eq settings all at once!!!!! It supports ID3 tags, and if the title is too long, it will slowly scroll the title.It has the added feature of a backlit display (press any button and the display lights for 3-5 seconds). The backlight feature was great in the car at night. And with only a few buttons and the joystick, it was extremely easy to use at night in the car!!!!It lasted about 15 hours on 1 set of batteries!!! (I didn't have to change the CD (filled with mp3's) either!!!BUILT IN BATTERY CHARGER for rechargables!!!!!Built in EQ preset functions including the normal, rock, jazz, etc....settings. It has Bass boost and hold functions.The best thing about this unit is the ease of use! Only 4 buttons and joystick.other functions include Random, shuffle, repeat, A-B repeat, etc!The headphones that come with it aren't the best, but those are freebies anyway, take out your favorite set and enjoy this GREAT BUY!I have to agree, that it is not very rugged, yes it's made out of plastic, but it's no more flimsy than any other portable CD player I've owned. It is great for portable mp3 playback!It boasts 400 seconds anti skip which is really (real world) 45 seconds (the 400 seconds is at the lowest MP3 bitrate supported, 8k in this case), In my opinion 45 seconds is still enough. In contrast the rio volt sp250 boasts 8 minutes anti skip, same thing though, at the lowest bitrate.. (if you're bouncing around for more than 45 seconds nonstop are you really concerned with music anyway?)A good friend has a Rio Volt sp250, and we compaired the units. Yes the Rio is built much more ruggedly, but it's triple the price and the Rio's display is almost unusable. The Rio "booted" and read the cd faster (within 15-20 seconds) where as mind took about 30-35 seconds, but that is fine with me, the display and backlight are worth 10 seconds to me...
I don't normally do the review thing, but in this case I decided to take a few minutes. For Christmas this year I decided to give a few of these digital picture frames. I purchased two of the philips frames for my mother and mother in-law. While shopping I decided I'd like one to. In an effort to save a few dollars I decided I didn't need one as nice as the parents so I opted for the TAO 5.6" Mahogany Modern Digital Picture Frame. While waiting for them to be delivered I created a folder of photos to put on the frames. The two philips frames showed up on the same day as the TAO! We immediately opened the two different frames and started loading pictures on them. The TAO was SO HORRIBLE next to the philips, that I had to send it back and purchase a philips for myself. My husband and I both tried to think of someone else we could give the TAO to for christmas but with the philips sitting right there displaying such beautiful crystal clear pictures we couldn't think of anyone we would want to give the TAO to.Picture quality is MUCH better on the philips and it feels like a better quality product when you hold it. The TAO felt and looked like junk. When we loaded up the same exact picture (quality and size)and stood the two side by side the picture on the philips was sharp and brite on the TAO it looked like the photo was out of focus. The photos were loaded on the TAO first, and at first I thought there was something wrong with my photos until we loaded them on the philips and saw just how great they looked. I tried every possible picture size and quality on the TAO trying to get it to look good, none did. On the philips every picture looked good on our first attempt!!At first the philips interface was a little more confusing then the TAO but after using them both for a few minutes the philips was actually easier to navigate around.The philips has a ton more options then the TAO as well.We were able to load about 60 high quality 720 x 540 photos onto the philips and still have room for more. While 60 photos seems to be plenty we decided to pick up a 1 gig memory card so we could test out the video feature as well. Got them for the two gifts as well.While the TAO has more internal memory and a remote control (remote doesn't come with the philips) those are the only two things it has over the philips. What good is a remote control and more memory if the quality of the pictures are so bad. In some cases it was hard to make out what the picture was. The philips comes packaged with everything you need to get started. The TAO does not even come with a USB cord or software, both came with the philips. The philips was packaged much nicer then the TAO as well.All my pictures transfered quickly and easily onto the philips. On the TAO in some cases we had to transfer the same pic two or three times as it wasn't there on the first and second attempts.I really put some thought into whether or not the TAO just seemed like a terrible product because the philips was so much nicer in every way and sitting right next to it. In the end I decided that even if I had never seen the philips I would have returned the TAO anyway.The battery is also a nice feature on the philips that the TAO is missing.I can go on and on about how wonderful the philips is and how horrible the TAO was but I think you get the picture (no pun intended!)Spend the extra $30 dollars... You wont be disapointed!
I bought it last week. This DVD player works great!
I've tried nearly every black and white film still available from Kodak and Ilford. I always end up back at Delta 3200. I don't shot enough volume such that I can load a particular roll for a particular day. I usually have to choose an ISO, and then commit to that over several days. I don't shoot enough during the daytime to be able to commit to ISO 100 or ISO 400, so I usually settle on 3200. I prefer the grain of Delta 3200 compared to pushing other films to ISO 3200.The drawback is that since this is such a sensitive film, shooting in the daylight becomes problematic. (I favor large aperture lenses.) You should use a colored filter to increase contrast in black and white, but this is often not enough. Using an ND filter is strongly recommended (though you can get by with a polarizer. It does much the same thing for less.)I'll buy other rolls of film if I know that I have a special event in mind, but Delta 3200 is what I stock to keep on hand.
I've had lots of KVMs which intended to work across platforms. Some were quite expensive, yet eventually failed to work properly. I have two PC/Mac systems which use the TRENDnet KVM and both are working perfectly now for more then 2 years.This KVM is very innexpensive and more importantly... it works reliably!
This is not the correct hard drive. The hard drive listed is supposed to be a ZIF drive (little ribbon cable). This is a full IDE connection drive.
I've had mine for over three years and have used it extensively in my S2 IS camera. Not once have I had any issues with this SD device. It has performed flawlessly and continues to find use in my household. Glad to see the price has dropped a digit in the intervening years!
I have owned this printer for a little over a year now. After a month or two of satisfaction it went downhill from there.Faxing problems started. Little plastic piece from inside broke off (not sure where from but the printer still works). Printer Jams very easy. Color printing is now horrible (I think the printhead has gone bad).Don't waiste your money on the printer.
I only wanted this to plut in my LED TV, where it couldn't reach my other surge protector. I didn't really want to run an extension cord, and really didn't want to buy a big honkin' surge protector just to plug my TV in, so this was perfect. That it had co-ax connections was even better. Makes me feel much better, knowing that my expensive TV is protected, the peace of mind alone is worth the $25. The only reason I don't give this great product 5 stars is:-Although it's much smaller than a standard multi-outlet surge protector, it's still much larger than I was expecting.-As another reviewer stated, this is not intended to be used with decor style outlets, because this has a screw in the middle that screws into the hole that holds on the cover plate. this is to help secure it, I get that, but it took a great deal of effort, and fear of something breaking, to get it out so I could plug it in.-The outlets themselves are EXTREMELY tight. I had to practically throw my weight behind the TV plug to get it in there. I'm afraid of how hard it will be to pull out. Don't ever buy this if you intend to plug-unplug stuff from it on a more than once basis.
Typically, as far as the quality of glass goes, lens produced 20 years ago had much higher standards then they do now, mostly because with so many cameras shooting with crop sensors, only the quality of the very center of the lens matters. This lens however, was made for film shooting where quality could not be compromised. You can easily find this lens at a low price because many people avoid third party used lenses, and the autofocus is very loud, but the image quality is very good for the price. Look up this lens on google, and you will find many glowing reviews on several photography forums. This lens certainly better than most crop sensor kit lenses, simply because of the glass quality and the faster max aperture, and definitely worth it if you have a larger sensor. I would recommend this lost gem to pretty much anyone. The only cons are loud autofocus, no full time manual focus, rotating front element, and a pretty expensive 77mm filter size. I am using this lens on canon 1d.
My husband uses these DVD's to save our recordings of our daughter, and found that they are a decent, economical alternative to buying the Sony brand mini-DVD's. We have to record on the highest quality setting, and there is slight graininess compared to the Sony product, but is negligible considering the price difference. Would recommend to those looking for a good (but not perfect) quality DVD to store a high volume of recordings.
i bought this bag first becasue of it's compact size. After using it I found a serious problem that the zippers can slide open when they are not completely closed. I dropped my Canon 35-350mm USM L lens twice becasue of the zipper. It wouldbe nice to have another strap outside the bag to prevent the flap opening too wide.
This LCD TV has a great picture - I don't see any evidence of light leakage. Curiously, the default settings for brightness is 70% and the contrast is 25% - I reversed these settings to have less brightness and more contrast. The picture was greatly improved.I have not yet had digital cable or HDTV installed, but have connected analog cable and my DVD player to the set. The number of available connections is great - two TV tuners for easy PIP. The DVD playback was crisp and beautiful, through the component video connection. Even the analog TV looks decent from my seat on the couch. I have noticed that some cable channels seem to broadcast in higher quality than the local stations. I definitely think that the TV picture is better because of the larger coax cables that I have - better shielding.The cables supplied are as follows: 1 power cord (obviously), 1 RGB video cable, 1 PC audio cable, and 1 cheap coax cable (throw this one away). I don't understand why they even ship with these cables - I think that the majority of people would not even use them. Mine did not come with a composite video cable.The remote is a little large, but is easy to hold in your hand. It has all the basic functions and works well from most angles and distances.The PIP and POP (two screens next to each other) work well also, though I would like to be able to move the PIP around without with buttons on the remote (instead of going to the main menu). Previewing other channels is a snap (though drives my wife crazy).The sound is acceptable, but a subwoofer would add to the depth. We previously had the DVD sound output to our stereo system, I may revert back to that method - but then I did not really expect the TV to have stereo-system quality sound.The bottom line: We were replacing an old 27" CRT TV and set a budget for the purchase. This 30" fit our budget, has an image size that is larger than the old set, with an image quality that is truly great.
Of course I didn't expect the same kind of performance as a $$$$ Nikkor lens would give me. So I wasn't disappointed.But I had hoped for better results -- I put it on a tripod to avoid vibration focusssed as exactly as possible onto a high-contrast banner at a race track. But still I never could a sharp edge from that banner.Using the same setup & procedure with a different lens, sharpness jumped a lot. Price of that lens also jumped a lot.I cannot recommend it on D80 and lower as this is a non-CPU lens and metering will not work so it is 100% manual and try & error. The D200 can meter in "M" mode.
I had to return this machine after a week because it had a little bug in scheduled recording. It recorded the wrong channel (and no, it wasn't "pilot error". The thumbnail in the title menu says one channel, but the program recorded is something else. Very strange). I guess even Panasonic isn't perfect.However, to tell you how impressed I am with this machine, I exchanged it for the exact same model. And bought another one for my office.Some highlights:This new model will record on +R disks.It has a very solid feel.Recording in LP mode is a little blocky. EP mode is TERRIBLE. but in SP, the picture looks great.I also own a Toshiba DR2. I was in for a big surprise when I called up the disk menu on this new Panasonic. The thumbnails are animated and have sound (silent stills on the Toshiba). Pretty cool.The Panny also seems to load faster than the Toshiba.The machine lacks firewire. The Panny's CM Skip only skips forward (the DR2 also skips backward 10 seconds in case you over-skip). The Panny's skip seems to only work on disks recorded on it (it will play but won't skip on finalized DVD-RW disks).On the VCR side, the rewind is blazing fast. There is a setting mentioned in the manual that allows you to run the vcr through the component connection. I've never seen a vhs picture this clear.Be sure to read the manual and learn how to deactivate the rf connection so you don't have to push the vcr/tv button every time you turn on the machine.All in all, a well made, well designed machine with options to record/play just about every format except DVD+RW.
This battery took a charge when we first received it but after the first charge... it went dead on us.We ended up in Europe without a spare battery and had to buy a name brand there at a LOT more money.
Excellent charger. This is the exact charger that Porsche logos and sells for twice as much.
After trying this because the price was so much cheaper then the Memorex 32023282 drive I decided to return it and continue using the Memorex. The SOHW-1633S was just terrible for me. I tried the official filmware, Internet hacks and this drive was still incompatible with practically every DVD+R/RW discs I've tried. It only wrote to a CD-RW! The Memorex wrote to the same discs with no problems and it hasn't even had a filmware upgrade. Even my old HP writer was able to write to one of the discs the Liteon failed to write. Perhaps I just got a bad writer, but I don't feel like having to ship stuff back and forth with the place I ordered from. So I'm just going to refund it all together and look elsewhere for a better drive. Perhaps another Memorex.My list of incompatible mediaVerbatim DVD+RW 2.4xLiquidVideo DVD+R 2.4x
I owned one of Sony's first digital cameras. It had the beloved swivel lens. No flimsy lcd screen that flips out, if you want to take a nice picture of yourself and a friend.When I saw this camera at my local CompUSA, I pounced on it. I am getting married in December, and want to make sure I have decent pictures. That is what the swivel lens is good for. I am planning on using it to make sure my hair/make-up is camera friendly. Those pictures stay with you for life!Beyond vainity, this is a great point and click camera. It also is great at taking movies with audio. The camera will play the movie, including audio. This is a feature that is a lot of fun.I'm not taking pictures to be an artist. I just want a camera to capture moments with my friends. This is the perfect camera for that.
Great video card, haven't had any problems with it. Its a little loud but not too loud.XFX PVT84JUDF3 GeForce 8600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Ready Video Card (Dual DVI/S-Video)
We've set up a wireless LAN in our home (it's 2-stories with 4 laptops, so that seemed easiest) and we are enjoying the convience. We use the WPC11 with the BEFW11P1 and get good connectivity all over the house.The card was easy to set up with the installation disk (we often set our houseguests up with their own card for their visit), as long as you make sure to coordinate the settings with the router. Their is a one-page instruction sheet which was easy to follow.We did have a problem with one of our cards, which stopped working one day. We returned it along with sales receipt and received a new one 2 weeks later, no hassle. Linksys tech support has been generally helpful with a reasonable response time.
I've had two pairs of these, and I'd buy them again except they don't seem to have them in stock. I've tried a bunch of different types. Regular ear buds don't stay in my ears. I've tried several other kinds with hooks and haven't been satisfied with any of them. These were comfortable, had good sound and I liked the fact that the speaker thing wasn't as far inside your ear as most of them are.The problem is, the electronics break on these. Both of the ones I've had developed the same problem. After maybe 6 months or so, I would noticed that sometimes I couldn't hear in one ear. After a while, that side was broken for good and no sound came out of that side at all. Then eventually the other one would break and they went in the trash.Too bad they can't figure out how to make the cord a bit sturdier, and still sell them. The problem is right where the cord comes out of the plug, it just needs to be a thicker cord like the ones on my headphones and I bet it would work.
After reading some reviews and comparing prices, I decided to get this bag. It is quite large and perhaps slightly larger than what i had imagined it to be from the pictures. It has a lot of space for a camera body and 4 other lenses (incl the longish canon 70-200mm f/4) with some room left for other accessories. The strap is padded for comfort in the area where it rests on the shoulder. It is generally well made and looks very good. Although the canon logo kind of makes it obvious what's in the bag.But after a weekend of day trips with this bag, I found that with all the stuff in the bag, it is quite heavy. I am leaning towards getting a backpack that may be more appropriate and convenient for walking/hiking comfort.
Only reason that one star is removed is due to the short cables. Works for everything I've tried. Seems to be built solid enough. Does not require A/C power for undemanding USB devices. There are no activity lights for the card reader slots. As long as it keeps working, I'm quite happy with it.
I don't have much to say. Works great, does the job. What more is needed? (really too short to mess with audio quality for any amount that is noticeable). Got this to go with my Xbox 360 VGA cables and it takes two male mono style stereo plugs (RCA) and you can then plug in a male 3.5mm headphone jack (TRS connector).
This product does not work with Tungsten E.
The unit is great and works perfectly. The only issue is that the probe cables are too short and therefore clumsy.
Works good. The included wiring diagram should be for T586A and B. I made 10 0r 15 new cables all good connections.
I'm pretty annoyed that I spend money on a premium product from a premium company and the little rubber feet fall off of it within 6-months. As soon as I lost just one of the feet, the keyboard wobbles when you type. If you take the other ones off, the keyboard slides around on my desk.I mistakenly figured that this happen all the time and microsoft would be all setup to just mail me a package of the appropriate feet. I was even willing to pay some reasonable fee, but NO LUCK. In fact, the rep acted like it was the stupidest thing ever to call the company for this kind of replacement part. She suggested 5 times that I just go down to my local computer store and get the feet. I seriously doubt that BestBuy or any other place has the exact feet that fit in the groves for this keyboard and if you don't line-up the height right that keyboard is off balance.Scratch microsoft off of my list of customer friendly companies.
I have never used an external flash for my Nikon, but I was noticing that all my indoor pictures just didn't look like they do in real life. Once I put this flash on, it changed everything. It is a must have if you have a nice Nikon like I do.
Purchased 6450 in June, tested briefly with Microsoft ME. Upgraded to XP Home in January but during installation discovered products are not compatible. I get no help or encouragement from either UMAX or Miscrosoft.
I found out the hard way that the lav mic I used is only mono. Stereo sound is a must in this day where so many people are watching YouTube videos on handheld devices. I am not ready to invest in the much more expensive microphones or a mixer. And the time it took me to extract, edit and duplicate the mono track in post edit was crazy. Not to mention a huge waste of my time. This tiny plug has put me back on track. I still can't believe that such an inexpensive device was all I needed for a great fix!
Go to k-mart and buy a rechargeable AA battery kit for $12I ws just too lazy to go buy it. It'll save you a few bucks.
Quality wiring kit for cheap price. More than enough length for power, speaker, remote, and RCA wires. Ground is a little short, but manageable. Everything needed to install your AMP. It did take a week for Amazon to ship it, so you may want to purchase from another retailer.
This arm band was just what I was looking for. It stays on securely and is easy to release after a hard workout. Not the easiest to slip the ipod in and out. . . but i purchased it to keep the ipod in and safe.
Did some research.. works good for internet to phone, stereo &amp; games.Gotta buy a switch for speaker/phone use.. it goes with the territory!
This Compact Flash reader does just what it says, and it does it nicely. It is built well and is very light, and the price can't be beat. It is a USB 2.0 connection (backward compatible with USB 1.1) and I've had good experiences with the speed of data transfer.I had an old Pocket PC for years but recently had to get rid of. However, in the Pocket PC I had a Compact Flash Card that was still in working condition and I wanted to keep it. Purchasing this product allowed me to take the old data off of it and even use it as an extra storage device (like another disk drive).In addition, I recently bought a Canon Elph camera (which uses Compact Flash cards) and I wanted the ability to transfer data to my computer WITHOUT using my camera. This was a very important reason for my getting this item. I can now take out a Flash card and send the pictures to my computer even though my camera is low on batteries, or is not available.It is a pretty simple item, but it does have a couple of minor features. First there are 4 rubber circular pads (about the size of dimes) on the bottom of the reader. This helps prevent it from slipping on a table. (This is important because the reader is so light that the USB cable can curl and push the item around).Second, there is a little green light (on the top) which comes on whenever you have media inserted. This is good because you can tell if you've inserted it correctly.I am very happy with this product.
Bought this as a gold box deal. Paid 130, and even then this was definitely not worth it!! There are 3 dead pixels........right out of the box. Also, it is tall....but since they measure screen size corner to corner......well........it looks like it is a 15" crt size. Would not recommend.
Being that I am new to MP3 players and haven't set up an entire library using WMA format it is probably a little easier for me to be pleased with this player. Like so many others I spent several weeks looking over all the MP3 players and actually going to the stores and picking them up and looking at them before making a decision on one. Part of my decision came from price and size. I really didn't need anything over 1GB and I really was holding myself to around $150 or less. I am somewhat partial to Sony for most of my electronics have been from Sony and I am pleased with all of them. Here is what led me to the purchase of the NW-E507 listed in order of importance to me:Pros:(1) Price $149(2) The feel - It feels like a piece of electronics. It has a quality feel to it that you really can't grasp in the pictures. You have to hold it. It doesn't have the feel of plastic like so many others.(3) The Look - It has been described as looking like a cigarette lighter and maybe it does, but it looks classy especially with the OED display which in normal lighting you will have no problem seeing it.(4) The Sound - The sound is pretty good with the supplied earphones, but the sound is fantastic with better headphones. I am using the The Phillips Surround Sound "earbuds" which are very comfortable.(5) 1GB Storage - Which can be used for music and/or data. Sony clames that you can load up to 695 songs, which I believe is when you use their ATRAC3 format.(6) FM Player - This was a must for me. I have had this for over a week and the FM was easy to set up and the reception is great for such a small player.(7) Battery Life - Sony claims 50 hours. Haven't had it that long, but the several hours I have played it, hasn't made a dent in the batter life.Con:The only problem that has been mentioned several times was the OED display. It is hard to see when outside in direct sunlight, but the only time I really use it outside is on walks which I set up before going out and don't have a need to look at it again while walking.Summary: Overall I love this player. The software (which has been the major gripe to many reviewers) was no problem at all. Very easy to navigate and keep up with my library on it. Also, if you have Version 1.0 on your player you can upgrade it now to 2.0 at "http://esupport.sony.com/perl/model-swu.pl?mdl=NWE507" , which adds another clock display and a couple more "cutsie" displays for your player. They also have Version 3.3 for SonicStage software at this same location. Downloaded both of them and no trouble installing them. One more application you can also download is the MP3 File Manager Application which lets you transfer MP3 files to the player without converting them to the ATRAC format. It is my understanding that you won't be able to get as many songs on it in WMA format, but if your songs are already in that format it might be beneficial to you. As you can tell I am very satisfied with this player.Update: Downloaded Sony's MP3 File Manager from the above site and had NO problem moving my MP3 files over to the player. I now have numerous albums in ATRAC format and an album in MP3 file. All play perfectly and can move the MP3 files in and out without any problem and the player recognizes them. Still love everything about this player. Totally satisfied.
I owned a Shuffle and the earbuds that were included while not the best in the world worked well enough to use while running. Over the course of four to five miles one would usually fall out of my ear. Well I ended up buying a Nano and it included the newer version of the same earbuds. They sounded slightly and I repeat slightly better however for whatever reason they wouldn't stay in my ears. I was continually replacing them in my ears.So that led me to looking for an alternative. After much research and a little apprehension I ended up with the Sennheiser PMX70's. I poured over many reviews and saw that most were fairly positive and yet there was a couple of things that repeated themselves.First I notice that many people claimed that the "headband" was too tight and in turn made the buds fit too snug in the ear. Well when I first put them on they were indeed tight and I worried that over the course of a run they would become uncomfortable. Well that didn't happen and in fact I forgot that I was even wearing them.The other shortcoming I noticed people mentioning that because the buds don't actually sit inside the ear canal that wind noise is more of a problem than most. This is something that I noticed myself. The first run I used them on I started off interestingly enough into the wind. I certainly heard more wind noise than I did with the "stock" buds and assumed that most of the noise what just the wind passing from me running. Well as I found when I made a turn and changed direction the wind was just blowing and it wasn't from my stellar running speed! If I was looking for something to use while riding a bike (overlooking the fact it's not a good idea) I'd look elsewhere. I'm sure you would generate enough of your own wind noise while biking.Overall the sound is fine. Nothing to get excited about but nothing to really complain about either. The build seems like quality and in the short time I've used them they look as they'll hold up well. I love the single line which is much less likely to get into your way as having a cord from each ear would. The color is something that is either love/hate or something you don't even notice. I really don't care one way or the other color-wise.As I stated in the title.... they're great for their intended purpose. If you are active and are looking for some phones that can stay put while having a decent fidelity to them then you might give the Seenheiser PMX70's a look. I'm glad I did.
I bought these based on the previous reviews. I am not disappointed. They were easy to mount and sound better than my older more expensive RCA's. They are loud enough and deep enough, they sound great.
I bought this hub about 10 years ago and it has been working faithfully all that time, until today. I had to open the case once when the heat sink came unglued from the main processor and was rattling around in the case, but I took out the heat sink and never replaced it. I've replaced it with a new Linksys 10/100 swithc wondering if it will last that long.
I researched these headphones and read great reviews. I do not like earbud style phones, and I also don't like having "headphone hair". These phones deliver with great sound and a comfortable over the ear fit. I am planning on buying at least one more pair to keep in my desk at work. Unfortunately, they don't fold but they have survived being squished in my carry on bag. Don't hesitate to give them a try at this great price.
I replaced it after one week with original cable from Apple. The connection just doesn't feel right when you plug it in and I was afraid I could damage the connection in my phone. It worked for charging, but it messed up my car USB connection to my car audio system. the original Apple cable works perfect. I for one am not happy with the purchase of the knock off.
This is a excellent product-- solid, rugged and reliable. I was looking for something portable, sizable, and durable. Thus far, this has proved to be all the above and then some. I have saved video, music, and documents on this drive and zero failures to report. My con is that rubber casing prohibits using side by side usb ports due to the size. Other than that, it is a terrific drive that is economically priced.
I bought the MSAC-US30 Memory Stick reader because it's the one specified in the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) manual. It's the only reader that's completely compatible with all Memory Stick and Memory Stick Duo media.The term "Memory Stick" by itself refers to the original Memory Stick flash memory card made by Sony (and a handful other manufacturers like Lexar, Sandisk and TDK). "Memory Stick Duo" is the second generation of Memory Stick, and it's much smaller than the original Memory Stick. Within each generation (MS and MS Duo), there's the standard media and the "PRO" media, which has faster speeds and is better suited for high-speed video devices, i.e., most of us (including PSP owners) don't need the PRO line of MS or MS Duo. To further complicate things, some Memory Sticks (original or Duo) feature the so-called MagicGate technology, which is a copy-protection scheme used only by Sony.Ok, so this reader is the only one that can read all these Sony-proprietary Memory Stick formats. (The only other USB reader I know of that can read Memory Stick Duo is the Sandisk 12-in-1 reader, but that one has poor quality, slow speed and is not MagicGate compatible.) Which Memory Stick should you get? Here's my take:1) If you plan to store Sony's ATRAC3 or ATRAC3Plus encoded music files (i.e., those ripped from CDs using Sony's SonicStage software, or those bought at Sony's Connect Music Store), you must use a MagicGate Memory Stick.2) If you plan to use flash memory in the latest Sony camcorders or the Playstation Portable (PSP), you must buy a Memory Stick Duo card. (Think of MS Duo as Sony's answer to Secure Digital, whereas the original-sized MS competes with CompactFlash.)3) If you use something that requires high-speed access (e.g., certain Sony digital cameras and camcorders), you should get a Memory Stick or Memory Stick Duo that's PRO-designated.I know this is all very confusing, and it took me a while to figure out. In fact, the story doesn't end here; users of older Memory Stick cards know some of them used two separate memory chips inside a singular MS card. Anyway, e-mail me gadgester @t hotmail if you have any questions.
I recieved the product in a timely manner but when it came to testing it, it did not work. I immediately sent t back to amazon and i am expecting my refund.
The equatorial mount setup is a quite lengthy process. It comes in multiple pieces so, if you are buying this get ready to spend most of the first night putting them all together and figuring out how (the instructions manual is not very user friendly...there are two main pictures you are supposed to use as guide but not too helpful). The upside of this is that, once armed and leveled, it's pretty strong and firm so you don't have to be adjusting screws and notches all the time like with my previous telescope. This also helps to hold the target image still. Packaging was AWFUL. My telescope arrived broken: the primary mirror had separated from the bottom of the tube and hit the secondary mirror multiple times (during transit most likely). The main reflector mirror ended up severely scratched and the secondary mirror broken. I put it all back together as best I could, collimated (adjusted the mirrors angles and tilt) as described in the user's guide and tested the telescope on Jupiter and its Galilean moons. The effect of the broken/scratched mirrors is obvious and the image is not clear. You don't get to see Jupiter's gas stripes as advertised. You can still get a good look at the earth moon though. I'm still waiting on Saturn to be visible to evaluate. The item is reasonably big and a little heavy so don't think you can just drive it around easily, unless you have a big trunk. For the price, it's definitely worth it, assuming you get it delivered in better conditions than I received mine. I'm not happy with it but its not like I'm extremely disappointed at it.
Speaker they sent was a cheap imatation. A real letdown from amazon. They should change the picture.
Just received it. No dead pixels. Native 1280x1024 resolution is gorgeos. Black are great. Real bargain for 19" LCD. Recommend.
As an electrical engineer and ex consumer electronics sales/install/service guy I look at a lot when selecting a player. Toshiba is one of the worlds largest and best IC and component manufacturers. If you own consumer electronics, it has Toshiba parts in it. These guys wrote the book and are continuing to pioneer consumer electronics (ahem... ps3). That said, there is also a lot of cheap crap being sold nowadays and consumers are driving the market down into the crapper by shopping at best buy and walmart. you pay less, you get less, and manufacturers are forced to compete by putting less into a player. Consumers think that prices will drop as the technology gets older, in reality the price drops as quality drops. a great dvd player equal to the first generation models is still over $500.Anyway, I had six years of faithful service from this player. While working for the shop, we had only a handful of Toshiba DVD players come in for service over the years (yes, we were and authorized in-house service center for everything we sold - opened in 1889 - we were the first to sell anything in our market thought the 20th century). Toshiba units like this one have a superior board layout - taking care to keep the good power supply far from sensitive components. They use quality spindle motors. everything is plastic now so like any they are sensitive to abuse.All DVD and CD players suffer the same fate - optical pickup or spindle motor failure. An optical pickup will fail early if given a poor environment (i.e. dirty, smokey, etc) regardless of manufacturer. I will be replacing mine in this player to give me years of more service.Due to its age, this unit does not play newer mp3 or video disc formats, but i loved the performance and build. and for the repair price (roughly $30) i am way ahead.I wrote this review to give Toshiba a fair representation. They are one of the best.
a great tool. not yet obsolete. useful in many places. easy on batteries.
Pros:-Design-Lightweight-Very good screen resolution-Very good wired and wireless connection application-Very good wireless reception-Nice and friendly Sony software application for administration and update purposes.-Long cord power adapter-All features work as promised or advertised-Wake up/start time is fast. From the time you turn it on to the time you are actually in your desktop it takes about 4 to 10 seconds.Cons:-The computer is very noisy. The fan and the hard drive. Mostly the fan-It produces a lot of heat.-Battery time (I expected to last at least 3 hours). But in certain and common conditions the battery ends very fast.-Graphic card is not as good as expected in terms of overall performance.-Heavy power adapter. That is a minus compare to the excellent lightweight of this laptop-Keyboard is not as good as other computers for experienced typewriters: I am an experienced typewriter and I found my self having a hard time writing with this keyboard. From time to time the letters don't show up in the screen. All because you have to press the keyboard all the way down and it is not that sensitive compared to IBM, DELL or MAC laptops I have used. This type of keyboard makes afraid of having my hands tired after writing long documents or just a few letters. So if you have the chance to try it your self first, you should. So you can feel how comfortable you feel using this keyboardAs overall performance the laptop with Vista OS show the following windows scores based on the new windows Experience Index base score.-Processor: Calculations per second => 4.9-Memory (RAM): memore operations per second => 4.5-Graphics: Desktop performance for Windows Aero => 3.6-Gaming graphics: 3D business and gaming graphics performance => 3.3-Primary hard disk: Disk data transfer rate => 4.7Overall score is determined by the lowest subscore. That is 3.3.I recommend it for those of you looking for a lightweight laptop with nice design and features. Not for gamers or extreme graphic application users. For regular Microsoft Office users is just perfect.Be aware of the heat and the noise it produces. And also make sure you try the keyboard first to see if you feel comfortable with it.
Just acquired the Harmony 550, downloaded the latest software release 7.0, provided the manufaturer(s), model number(s), etc. of all our home theatre devices (even added our 'brand X' DVI switcher), went through the wizard answering questions on their use and it works perfectly.No more screwing around with all the remotes and/or trying to explain to everyone how to use them. It's a pleasure to buy a device that works as advertised...would recommend it to anyone.
Great product really works well. Little high on price but if u can get it you wont be let down.
The delivery came as promised and the turntable works as needed. We were especially interested in a turntable which could play 78 rpm records as well as 33 rpm at a price under $100. This was just right.
The cable quality is good at its price as described. Shipping is fast and secured.
Excellent service from Amazon.Scanner arrived prior to estimated delivery date.Software installation instructions were clear and easy to follow.The scanner is very reliable and produces high quality copy of print and photo material.
These work great and the price was awesome too. It slid right in with no problems and has been working great. I recommend this to anyone.
I personally am not a zune fan, mostly because I'm not really an MP3 player fan, I still use the original iPod shuffle. My husband however loves his old black zune, so for christmas I got him a new one, without a cracked screen and loose jack.From the 20-30 minutes it took me to battle with my laptop to load his music onto the new zune before wrapping it I can honestly say the software, is about as hard as itunes to deal with if you have a slower computer, how ever it makes more sense the first time you use it than iTunes does.My only real complaint about zunes, is similar to my complaint about ipods, the screens break easily, so buy a case they're like five dollars.
I bought this mouse as a gift for my girlfriend to use with her macbook. It is a great mouse for the price. The USB adapter is plug and play and conveniently snaps into the bottom of the mouse when you're done
After much soul searching (and many futile review searches), I decided to take the plunge and purchase a CLP-300. I've been wanting a color laser for a few years, mainly because of frustration with the slowness of color inkjets and the fragility of the prints, especially when they get wet. Even though this printer is at the bottom end of the laser speed range when it comes to color prints, it still outpaces my inkjet by a large margin.Hardware setup was painless, both mentally and physically. It's not a light printer by any means, but I had little difficulty moving it, unlike most color laser printers that practically need a forklift. After removing four pieces of strapping tape and a piece of cardboard, it was ready to put in place, connect up, and load toner cartridges and paper. One little detail that impressed me about toner cartridge loading is that the cartridges are keyed, with each cartridge having a ridge in a different location along its circumference fitting into a slot along the edge of the corresponding cartridge hole on the printer, which means that you cannot easily insert a cartridge in the wrong hole. The paper tray uses a sliding length adjustment mechanism to accept just about any paper size up to legal size. There is no manual feed slot, so the paper tray has to be used for that purpose, which means that a lot of paper shuffling has to be done to print on cardstock, envelopes, etc.Software setup was almost as painless. I had previously downloaded the Mac OS X driver from Samsung's web site to make sure that it is CUPS-compliant like Samsung's other recent drivers, thereby allowing me to connect the printer to my Belkin print server and saving me the expense of buying the 'N' version. I added the printer as an IP Printer, specifying "Line Printer Daemon - LPD" as the protocol and specifying the IP address, queue, printer name, and selecting the driver from the "Print Using" popup. The driver provides options for Paper Type, Quality (Draft [600x600 dpi], Normal [1200x600 dpi], Best [1200x1200 dpi]; the dpi numbers were gleaned from the driver's PPD file) and Color Mode (Color, Grayscale), as well as supporting manual feed printing. Even though the Mac driver doesn't directly support manual duplexing, it can be accomplished by printing even pages back-to-front, reloading the pages, and printing odd pages front-to-back (I have defined two presets in the Print dialog for this purpose). For duplexing jobs of only a few pages, I set paper handling to print the first page automatically and subsequent pages manually and then I stand at the printer, reloading pages as necessary and pressing the feed button for each page after the first.In the context of the intended audience (personal and home office users), the print quality is quite good. Solid-colored areas are continuous with no apparent banding and the blacks are sufficiently dark. Colors are fairly accurate, but the range of available shades is somewhat lacking, which means that color gradients appear with obvious lines where the colors change rather than being smooth. On the other hand, sharp detail prints very well. Dithering is also evident, although it's not nearly as bad as I expected and is really quite acceptable for my purposes.The only real complaints I have about the printer are the lack of an automatic duplexer option, the lack of a manual feed slot, and the fact that the driver is a PowerPC-only application, which means it renders more slowly on my Intel-based MacBook Pro than it conceivably could if it were a Universal application. I can understand the first two shortcomings from the standpoint of keeping the size and cost down, but not supplying a Universal driver at this point in time is inexcusable.All in all, I am very pleased with this printer in the week or so that I've owned it and would highly recommend it to home users wanting the advantages of a color laser printer in a compact package. Serious business users should look elsewhere. Note: My rating is based on the rank of this printer compared to others in its class and doesn't necessarily mean that it will fare as well vs. high-end business printers.
I have spent hundreds of dollars searching for a headset that stays in my ear AND doesn't hurt. Most are too large, apparently I have a very small ear. The ones that have the 'eyeglass' type and hang on your ear? Well apparently my lobes aren't high enough to hold those on. I know it sounds like I'm some kind of earless freak, part bird or some such, but only these verticles stay on my head, in my ear and don't cause me any pain.
While the equipment is easy to install, the set up can be a little more involved. The wizards are helpful, and tech support is terrific. But keep in mind, while the technology is somehat simple (slinging tv over ip), the execution may be complex, since there are so many different variables to take in account - for example, brand of router, firewalls, ISP, Cable provider.The pay-off is well worth it. Once set-up, to view TV on my cell phone is amazing. Since I pay $50 for a data plan already, why not gain additional use from it... beats paying another $10/month to Verizon for the somewhat limited VCast Mobile TV.Also consider, Slingbox Mobile may not work on your mobile phone, and the software is another $30... but how cool is it to be delayed at the airport and watch your own Tivo!
Like most people, I was skeptical about buying an expensive appliance from a company with whom I was not familiar. But after receiving my TV last night, I am definitely pleased with it. The picture quality is astonishing. The brightness and contrast are everybit as good as the other readers have written. Hooking my PC up to a 32" screen is a real treat. I don't think I can go back to my old 19" monitor again.The TV also has a multiple picture in picture feature. (You can watch up to 13 channels at once!) However, it only refreshes one screen at a time, so it's not continuous realtime video for all the screens, but no big deal. With the 2-screen picture and picture, both screens run in realtime, so no worries here. I have 2 "small" complaints, however:The remote control isn't that great as I've read. Its control settings are different than most other remotes, and this remote isn't very powerful either. You almost need to point it directly at the TV for it to function at all - even with brand new batteries.Another small complaint is the "zoom" feature on the TV. It still stretches a 4x3 picture even though it crops the top and bottom of it. I don't really understand what Syntax was thinking when they came up with this idea. Fortunately, the regular 4x3 and 16x9 settings are flawless.All in all this TV is a great buy for $1600, and it measures up very nicely with the models double the price. This TV has outstanding picture quality and plenty of features and different inputs.
I purchased two of these to hold OK306 and OK307 disk interface panels from [...]. These adapters have only 3 holes per side for mounting a 3.5 inch drive. The holes work perfectly for a 3.5 inch diskette drive but not much else. Most modern cases that I have used have slots or a lot of holes on each side. Many 3.5 inch panels or other non-diskette-drive options use these non-standard hole patterns. The OK306 and OK307 use non-standard hole patterns. As a result, these adapters were completely useless for the 3.5 inch panels I purchased to use in them but they would work perfectly for a 3.5 inch diskette drive.So, if you want these to put a 3.5 inch diskette drive in a 5.25 inch slot, you're in luck. If you need the adapters for anything else, you better compare the hole pattern on the panel to the hole pattern on a standard 3.5 inch diskette drive before ordering.
I bought this product just because allows store photos and videos in a SD memory. Nevertheless I must say that the quality of image is very poor even if I formed the camera of the best way and tried it in the best environmental conditions.The relation price - quality is acceptable and is very easy to use.
This is my first rack for a small business. I'm suprised that you can buy the material for this price, let alone the finished unit. It is very sturdy.
I'm not an expert audiophile, but this sounds great when paired with a laptop or PDA (Axim X30 in my case).With a laptop and wireless connection, you can have a good little sound system in any room in the house. I listened to the Metropolitan Opera broadcast this past Saturday, courtesy of the audio stream provided by WHRO. This gave better sound quality than I get when listening to the local FM radio through my home audio system.Some thoughtful features provided by the manufacturer: mains power adaptor comes with 5 interchangeable plugs to fit US, UK, European wall fixtures, plus some others I don't recognize; there is a built-in retractable input jack, presumably compatible with standard headphone outputs from MP3 players and the like (I only used it, satisfactorily, with the Axim X30); a separate detached input line is provided, I suppose standard, which worked with my ThinkPad.Overall I am quite happy with this device and consider it good value for money at the price offered by Amazon.Some areas for possible improvement: again, I am no expert, but is it possible for someone to build a device like this which gets both its power and input signal from a single USB conection? The interchangeable mains plugs are a great feature, but they would be much more useful if they were interfaced to a USB power adaptor that could recharge PDAs. Also the mechanics of the retractable input line look a bit flimsy, and I have seen complaints in this forum about the durability of such fixtures in similar systems made by this manufacturer.Still for $70 I think it a good deal, a system that greatly expands the entertainment value of laptops and PDAs.
There are only 2 decent things about this kit, the rca cables and the fuse. Everything else and i do mean everything else is garbage!-The power and ground wire is slightly SMALLER THAN 8 GAUGE!!!-The speaker cable is so bad.. i literally have no words to describe it, straight into the trash it went. (you can separate the left from right cables and use one side for your remote cable, but that's if your desperate)-The remote cable is about 5 strands of aluminum wire.... threw away along with the speaker wire.-The RCAs are not that bad-The smurf tubing is absolute garbage, toss it.-The ground cable is to short only 3'Please for the love of god dont buy this kit!! I have purchased in the past the Legacy 4 gauge kit on amazon its only 17$ and runs circles around this kit!!!!! save your money. I WILL POST PICTURES OF THE COMPARISONS BETWEEN REAL 4 GAUGE AND THIS 4 GAUGE!
HP has released this calculator in several revisions, including the 17BII (gold faceplate), and the 17BII+ with silver faceplate, then 17BII+ with gold faceplate. They're similar but not identical, and the newer varieties are not obviously preferable to the older ones. In particular, with each revision the screen got better and the keyboard got worse. The original model has a very narrow viewing angle and has to be viewed almost straight-on. The BII+ gold is better, and the BII+ silver (the newest one) is best. With keypads, the original is most solid and the new one is lousy, lacking even an oversized INPUT key.The newer ones have more memory, but they're not any quicker than the original. I never program mine anyway; I always have a laptop nearby if I need something that the built-in functions can't handle.For me, the keyboard is more important than the screen, so I prefer the 17BII, but they're all pretty good and you should choose whichever best fits your preferences.
Volume control didn't work with they Keyspan remote, the main reason I bought it. Don't order this product.
I never thought I would use an iPod because I rarely have the opportunity to wear headphones. Then I discovered the iTrip FM transmitter and immediately realized I could get rid of the numerous CD cases in my car and replace them with an iPod+iTrip. I love not having to manage wires for a cassette converter or wired FM transmitter like I used to do with my portable CD player.I also use my iPod+iTrip at home with our kitchen radio mounted under the cabinets. Works great with the exception of some occassional interference, especially in the car. I haven't tried changing the frequency, but I suspect that would help.One tip: Don't max out the volume of the iPod when using the iTrip or the sound will be distorted. Keep it between 50%-75% and it should work fine.
This is a simple tool that I have taken on hunting and trail riding trips, family outings; taken to weddings and baby showers and have used to document business related events, personal inventory for posterity and insurance purposes...not to mention capturing the special moments that are so fleeting that a regular camera almost always fails to be ready and able to do. I have reached a personal goal of having a small business on the internet largely due to the use of my HP315 Photo Smart camera. With a simply wonderful, yet affordable software program and an average ink jet printer I have created gifts and cards that have saved me time and money over and over again. The purchase of my HP315 camera was one of the best investments I have ever made.
I love the product. However, I paid for 2 day shipping because I needed two day shipping, not 4 or 5, which is what I ended up getting.
Purchased a pair for an ice-fishing shanty. They worked well and sounded pretty good, so I bought a second pair two months later for outside my house (deck). They don't have much bass, but actually sound pretty clear at higher volume. I'd recommend driving them with a nice receiver.
I have had many ultra-pocketable type digital cameras over the last few years in an ongoing quest to always have the ultimate one in my hands, ready for my next snapshots. I'm not a photographer by any means or sense of the word. I'm a digital consumer, and I know what works, and what doesn't, and what I like and don't like.I started with a Canon S110 years ago (great in its day), and have shuffled through quite a few models- Pentax Optio S4(tiny and good in its day), Kyocera SL400R(lens exposed, too much noise), Sony DSC-T7 (sweet unit, thin,pics too soft), Casio EX-Z4 and EX-S600(Great size and look, but poor quality pics), Casio Pentax Optio W10 (so-so quality pics, H20 ok!), panasonic DMC-FX9 (good, but not as good as Canon), Canon SD400 (very good all around)... and I just ordered a Canon SD630 that just arrived (what an incredible 3" screen and the usual great photos)Even when cameras have had great features like speed, size or sexiness, nothing could displace my Canon SD400 for pure quality pictures. Plus my SD400 was a great size, solid, and looked great to boot. The SD500 and 550 were a tad large for my taste, and the SD450 came out just after I bought the 400 so not worth the swap out cost. So the 400 has been my #1 for ages, even though I have tried to replace it many times. Finally when the SD630 was announced, I expected it to be the successor.I picked up the Samsung I6 on a bit of a whim, and darnit this thing is one sexy package. The MP3 and PMP functions are great, and for a gadget freak like myself, both useful and coveted. I watch movies on my portable Creative Zen vision:m, which is also great, but it is fun to watch movies on this (must convert using their proprietary software- which is not too speedy), and the built in speaker allows you to hear the movie without headphones, something my pmp can't do. I figure there will be times when I have just the camera with me, and keeping a movie and some music onboard is a nice to have for those "boring" moments. The screen is excellent.The great things about it are that it is rock solid, good looking, and is super quick in regards to turning on and getting ready for shots. The anti shake feature is pretty cool, and I'm experimenting with it. One thing my cameras have always struggled with is indoor room shots, and this baby will flat out light up a pitch black room and capture a quality shot better than anything else I've tried. The media player is very good, and the images are sharp. The quality of the photos is very good, and in some cases better than my SD400, but not always. It records movies in MPEG4 which is the best compression out there- the results are smaller files, but there is some blockiness compared to my canon based movies. However, I'm getting higher on that. If I could only get my 4GB card to work I could probably toss my camcorder out as well-No protruding lens as my canons have; quicker start up time.The bad:I have a 4GB SD card and I was all ready to leverage it here. It DOES NOT work. Samsung docs are limited on the topic. 1GB works fine. Docs say anything greater than 1GB "may not work". I've tried the 4GB formatted both as FAT32 and FAT, but still no luck. This might be the deal killer for me. It all comes down to my side by side comparison with my SD630.Converting movies is slow. I already jump through hoops to convert to divx format, and then you must "convert again". I tried renaming their proprietary file name to a divx file. It does not work.Curved end- not sure if its good or bad...In the end, and as of this moment you can't pry this unit out of my hands and it has finally replaced my SD400.... Can it stave off my SD630? Time will tell.
Product arrived on time and as advertised. No current experience with product to determine longevity.
This is one of the best add-ons I have ever purchased.I have had sirius for several years and the only complaint that I have ever had is that the music i got was clear but it just did not have the quality that my local radio has.With this installed my sirius music is now better than what i get locally.I don't understand why sirius doesn't send information about things like this out to their customers when they become available.It's been out for several years and No one ever mentioned it.I even called sirius and asked about something like this a couple of times in the past few years and no one ever mentioned it.I was told that the reason that my sound was like it was was because that the signal had to travel so far.I would guess that there are thousands of people out in radio land that would love to have one of these because it makes satellite radio a brand new experience.The best radio music that I have ever heard.It is so clear and accurate.I have high level hearing loss from the military and with my new addition I now hear sounds in songs that I have heard hundreds of times that I never heard before, even before my hearring loss. Thumbs up on the this adapter.
I know nothing about digital cameras, but bought this one after reading nearly every comment or review written about it from actual users in several forums. I can see how you might easily pay more for less and more for more, so you really need to determine what you're going to use it for, how often, and what your skill level is. I think this one is a less for more value. For the price, the 4MP is excellent. Unles you are going to be making professional large prints, I don't really think you need anything bigger. For average printing, this is fine; better than fine for strictly electronic viewing.The reason it doesn't get 5 stars is two-fold: Manual focus is difficult and I haven't been able to figure it out yet. And, I can usually figure out anything. Also, I read a review that said the camera &quot;loses&quot; pictures in downloading directly from the camera, but the pictures aren't &quot;lost&quot; if you use a card reader. Darned if that isn't right. I didn't lose any pictures, but pictures I know I deleted from the camera I found on the card when I used a reader. I don't find this at all bothersome because I was going to use a reader anyway to both reduce wear on the camera and to occasionally use the card as a jump drive for my PC.I really like the fact that it uses regular AA batteries instead of some odd proprietary battery, so in a pinch you can operate the camera with a quick trip to 7-11, but I can tell you they last for fewer than 20 flashes. I bought with my camera, and recommend, the Kodak charger with 1850 rechargeable batteries. I researched that as well, and found most people prefer the Kodak batteries and the charger ramps them up in three hours, and they last a LONG time. I haven't found it necessary to get a second set of batteries, but it's probably a good idea. To complete my camera outfit I bought a 256MB card, which will hold over 300 images in standard mode, and 1000 on economy. You can get by with the included 16MB, but on a vacation, you may never have to download images until you get home with a larger card.I bought a Case Logic leather bag at Sears to stash it all in, and I couldn't be happier.
I initially bought the 20GB Archos Jukebox as it was on sale, which I still see all the time...I had actually done a little research on MP3 players, and knew I wanted one with a) lots of hard drive space b) compatible with Mac OS c) USB connectivityFor these three qualifications, Archos appeared to be on top, if not in the most recommended percentile. But when I brought it home and connected it to my iBook, I found that a download was needed from a non-Archos web site to be able to manage and create playlists for music! The web site was owned by an Archos customer/fan who had no business relation with Archos! How unprofessional I thought. But even with this patch I downloaded into the jukebox, I still could not effectively create playlists. Who wants 20gbs of unpartitioned music? My second major complaint was the interface with the Archos OS. It was cumbersome and inverted visually with the arrow pad on the face.The two positive comments I still hold for the Archos 20gb Jukebox:1) Size matters: very small and portable, plus felt sturdy enough to take a few bumps and knocks.2) Price: Well priced for such a large hard drive, but then I guess that explains the numerous detractions listed above.Archos has an acceptable product (for PC users at least) that could be great, with improved software for Mac OS, and a more facile and intuitive interface.
I have been using this filter for about a month now. I have had no issues till date. Screws into the lens without any problem and haven't noticed any distorted pictures yet.
I've waited over a year to buy a HD television. Originally, I was holding out for a 1080p of another brand. But, after reading a lot of reviews and commentary on HD tv's, I decided this was the one for me. I'm so glad I didn't spend the extra money. The picture is sharp and I love the choice of screen sizes, picture and sound modes. A few times there has been "real" stereo sound and it's been wonderful. These are powerful little speakers...I tend to keep the sound at less than half.The set was sent from Texas and arrived in less than a week. The delivery man was delightful. He not only delivered the set, he unpacked it, set it up and made sure it was working properly before he left. A real gentleman. My small tip was way too little. I am very happy with my purchase (even though the one I originally wanted was on a super sale the very next week!!!)
This was the best value I found in home theater systems. The amplifier is well constructed and uses a massive transformer in it's power supply, not a cheap switching supply that box systems use. The speakers sound great for their size and the sub is powerful enough to shake the walls (and annoy the neighbors if you live in an apartment like me).
The item is not mine and I don't use it. HOWEVER, I purchased it for my lovely wife for Mother's day and she simply adores the thing. She is out every morning, walking and listening to her Shuffle, I have never seen her so happy. It holds up to 240 songs,is small, lightweight and easy to use and the audio quality is terrific. You get everything you need to start enjoying this little gem right out of the box...nothing to do really but charge up the battery, and download some of your favorite songs (either with Itunes or something similiar)and hit the road. I don't know much about the other IPODS but this should be all 95% of us need for some companionship while exercising or whatever. Enjoy...
This cradle has some issues. It really doesn't work all the time and there are connection issues with Macs (which palm has all but alienated). Plus the new click in click out system and small connectors take a beating everytime you move the handheld eventually they break (the beefier ones on the Palm VX were much better). Plus it's HUGE compared to some of the other cradles on the market. In general a marvel of poor engineering.Unfortunatly there is no alternatives to this cradle so palm can charge you 50 dollars for an Item that should be about 20.
Definitely needed where we live. I replaced an older unit which would wake us up with the test alerts every wednesday AM & PM. This unit is silent for the test alert but indicates a successful test by the LED readout. The unit allows me to by SAME code entry set up for alerts within either my local area but also for surrounding areas. This can give my family an even earlier alert for approaching bad weather. I would certainly recommend this for every family who lives in an area such as we do that suffers bad weather at times. I know these units have saved lives and it could be ours that it saves!
I had a 2.4gh and my computer was kind of clunkish so i bought a 2.8gh pentium 4 and now the machine is not clunky anymore it is working like i bought a new machine.
I purchased this as a gift to myself, because I am tired of wasting gas when in an area that is unfamiliar to me. My friends think it's fun riding with me. I've been told that they never know where we're going to end up. I don't like getting lost, so this is why I bought it. Works great so far. When in an area you are familiar with, there are a few short cuts you can take, however it does the job of directing you to your destination. I tested it by purposely not turning on the mile road it told me to and it reconfigured my trip and made all the necessary corrections on which way to turn and the point of arrival. It even knew when I pulled off to the side of the road, and told me to get back on the road and keep driving. Comes with everything you need. I love it!
I've had my Toshiba a little over a month now and could not be happier. After a major investment in a Sony Vaio 2 years ago I was devastated with its tragic,unexpected death due to a bizare internal power "arc" (as described by the repair shop). Rather than replace the entire mother board for over $800 I did some homework and lots of shopping around. For a great number of us who want an easily transportable machine for word processing,email, and a bit of gaming I don't think anyone would be disappointed considering the fantastic price and reputation of the Toshiba name. Sure, if you are looking for top notch speed and super high speed gaming capability this is not the model for you and you aren't going to get those qualities for this price. This is a great machine for "grown ups" as well as students who need the basics and believe in getting the most value for their hard earned dollars. The only thing wrong that I have found is the battery life comes closer to 2 hours than 3, but hey...that's enough time to watch most DVDs on your next plane trip. Thank you Toshiba!
I had the screeching problem as well. So did a little research and found you guys. I have determined that the screech comes from the unit not being able to properly read the encoding written to the CD. Here's how to get around any problems. If you aren't familiar with burning CDs then you may need to have another window open with Google handy.I went through 25+ test CDs trying to fix and replicate the problem until I found a fool-proof solution.1) The first thing you need to do is re-encode your files. You may think your files are fine, but why take the chance. I use the 'Audio File Format Converter' function in Easy CD-DA Extractor 6.5. It uses the LAME encoder version 3.95.11) a) You need to configure settings for the 'Output Format'.1) a) 1) The 'samplerate' needs changed to 44100 kbit/s. This needs set manually as sometimes the default of 'Auto' with allow the original 'samplerate' to be used.1) a) 2) The 'bitrate' needs to be checked to make sure it is set to 128 kbit/s and not 'Variable Bitrate'. I also tested 96, 112, 160, 192 kbit/s with no problems.1) a) 3) The 'mode' can be set to anything; 'Stereo', 'Auto Select', etc.1) a) 4) The 'quality' can be set to anything; 'Normal', 'High Quality, 'Highest Quality', etc.2) Once the files have been re-encoded. Burn your CD.2) a) You want to create a CD-ROM (ISO) disk.2) b) Do not use 'multisession'2) c) Use ISO Level 2 settings (max 31 characters, mode 1 format, ISO 9660 character set).2) c) 1) Using Joliet is fine, just make sure that your file names are not longer than 64 characters to be safe. Really your file names don't need to be that long as the information for the file(title, artist, album, etc) is kept in the ID3 tag of the file.2) e) Your write speed should be between 2x-16x. I am using a setting of 16x so far with no problems. 24x seems to work about 90% effectively.These tests were done with 120 songs on each disc.The CDRWs are RIDATA, they were so cheap it is almost impossible to tell which side is up or down as there are no identifiable marks on the entire disc. The CDRs are made by Khypermedia. So from my POV, media is not a huge issue.The most important thing to keep in mind is the bitrate and samplerate used to encode the files and the speed at which the CD is written.That takes care of the NOISE that everyone else was upset about. The unit definately looks awesome. It has been on several multi-day canoe trips over the last 3 years and seen its share of drizzle(light rain) and splashes.The batteries hold up well and although I have never written down runtimes, I would estimate around 24-36 hours continuous use on a volume level of 4.3.Dismantalling the unit was easy with just a phillips screwdriver(make sure the tip end is at least 5 inches long to reach all the screws). The bottom of the case comes off with no wires attached to the shell.For the $$$ I would recommend this unit to anyone.
I've had this cooling pad for several months. While it does what it's supposed to by cooling my laptop just fine, it is EXTREMELY noisy. It gets worse the longer you use it. I have a Dell 17" widescreen and it stays on the pad just fine but seems like it might be too heavy (if I lift my laptop off the pad, the noise is still loud but doesn't seem like as much of a strain on the fans). And if I rest both wrists on the laptop as I type, again the noise gets worse and seems like more of a strain on the fans. Also, I think I'd rather have a pad with a little tilt to it rather than just flat. If you can stand the noise, it's not bad for the price. But I'm ordering a new one soon as I just can't take the noise any longer.
This is a real nice headset. Much better than pricier (and higher rated) plantronics models. I have this plugged into a Uniden cordless phone, and I am very pleased. The Plantronics had a lot of "buzz"... this one is quiet, and I hear the other person real well on this thing.Nobody even suspects I'm on a headset.
When it worked it worked good enough to see the keyboard but did not last more then a few weeks. You may want to look else where for a USB light. Or take your chance and get one and hope it last for then a few weeks. Maybe I got a bad one.
I bought this radio just a month ago. So it hasn't been with me long enough to tell about durability and reliability.I am well impressed by the ease of use. The large buttons, and the small number of them makes the interface simple.The initial setup is trivial and easy to complete in a few minutes. The display is big and clear. If you wear glasses and you are in the shower, where you don't wear them, the font size is big enough to see without glasses by many of us.I am well impressed by the build of the product. The finish is very good. The build materials are very good. Better than what I expected initially.The handle, which rotates to open up or to close is pretty nice.The only issue, which wasn't clear to me when I bought it, is that it uses D size batteries rather than the much more common AA. I used a D enclosure for AA rechargable batteries and it is working well. But I am not sure these AA batteries will last long and I will have to recharge them to soon. Not enough experience yet with this aspect.Radio reception is very good. And the sound quality is good. Although I would have liked to have controls over the trebble and bass.Another issue is the FM Tuning frequency step, it is suitable only for the US. If you plan to use this radio outside the US, then you should know the frequency step of 100 KHz is not enough.Last but not least the price is pretty high for this radio.Overall I am happy with this purchase and would be even happier if the price would have been lower.
I used this for a 37" LCD. Installing the wall portion fairly simple and attaching the arms to the TV was a breeze. You will need to people to put it on the wall however as it is difficult to get the pieces to match up when you can't see the back while holding the TV from the front.
If you want a pair of headphones that bounce all others out of the arena then this is the headset for you!Jensen's (JF31) Delivers Deep-Base cutting edge soundz without compromising size or weight. I put these baby's on and hit the ceiling, they will rock your world!Sit back and indulge in the power of music.Well worth the $$, Jenson is at the leading edge when it comes to equality, compact precision, and Deep-Base boasting delivery. Grab a pair, slip em on, and let the waves of frequency wash your worries away!
I first fell in love with the Paperport when I bought my PowerMac at home - when I got the Mac in the office I bought one then for the office. Unfortunately for a while I couldn't find them for the Wintel machines. Setting up the Human Resource Database at work I wanted to utilize something quick for scanning and emailing. I was lucky enought to find the Paperport again. So far I have purchased 4 for the office and it keeps growing. They are great - easy, small so doesn't take up much room. I am now considering getting one for my home WINTEL machine. I would recommend for everyone who hates paperwork. A great archiving machine - easy to scan and send documents via e mail. For scanning photos I would probably rate it a 2 or 3, althought I have done it in the past, they don't come out bad. But documents can be scanned and imported into a PDF document or whatever you want. Import into a paint/draw program. I can't say enough about this product.Happy with my paperport
They're perfect for me. So far they appear to be sturdy and the sound is great. They're comfortable, but I haven't worn them over an hour yet so no idea how long they stay comfortable for. Getting back to the sound quality, they sound great, I'm very pleased with them. The Higs are hih, midrange is very good and the bass is adequate, for the price you won't go wrong.
works ok except did not read my Olympus XD cards. That was a surprise. After it is installed it is difficult to identify which slot for which card type
What an amazing little piece of technology this Visor Deluxe is. Of course, it works the same way a Palm does, but Handspring gives you more stuff for the same money as a Palm IIIxe. Both machines have 8mb of memory (way too much if all you're using it for is a day planner; the 2mb version will be fine for non email users), and work exactly the same way. But the Visor has the expansion module, and while Palm makes do with a serial hotsync connection, Visor has a quicker USB port.I also had occasion to try out Handspring's customer service the other day (apparently I loaded a bad app onto my Visor, which kept it from booting up), and I'm pleased to say it was fast, very courteous and effective.The only thing I'd improve on is the thickness of the product, but then again, that's what makes room for the expansion module. And if you look at one of those ultra-thin Palm V's, you'll find they run off rechargable batteries...which means if you're taking it on a long trip, you'll have to bring the charger with you. With the Visor, the AAA batteries last about a month, and they're easy to pack along when you travel (if you think it'll go dead during the trip).All in all, I'd heartily recommend the Visor to anyone who needs a little organization in his or her life. Now if only Handspring would make good on their promise to make more expansion-module apps...
I recently purchased the Telex H551 to test it for use in a language-lab setting, where students are expected to record their voices for playback by the instructor. We're currently using [price]Plantronics headsets with foam earpieces and bead microphones. The Telex didn't even come close to the sound quality of the Plantronics (which isn't terrific). At [price] per unit, Telex ought to be ashamed of referring to this headset as suitable for voice-recognition, internet telephony, or any other function involving use of the headset mike. On the plus side, the headphones produce reasonable fidelity when playing back audio CDs or MP3s. Perhaps the microphone was an afterthought ...
as soon as i got it i loved it and haven't put it down. The controls are exactly like my 1d and the transition was seamless. I can't wait to give a real workout.
I love my little GPS. I have 2 of the large Garmin Rhinos (buddy system), which have a purpose and a place, but nothing beats Garmin's quality, durability and reliability. I use it for scouting and I never thought I'd ever use 500 waypoints -- but I have used 200! Great design and Amazon always has the best price.
No problems with setup. We have it hooked up to a Roadrunnercable modem. You have to be careful to boot things in the rightorder initially, so make sure you follow the setup directionscarefully. We have hardwired linux and Windows7. On WIFI we have tivo, wii,winxp, linux, ps3, and a ds. All have worked with no problems.Does what its supposed to do.There are some utilities at [...], butSoftware is weak. Config is primitive. I can findno stats or connection info.
I use it on a D90 so that means I need some space between me and the subject. I have uploaded some head and shoulder shots. Not great on my part. but the lens; well, to me it is great for portraits. In my opinion Nikon will not produce this lens any more, however there has been no official announcement from Nikon on this. There are a few at BH, gray market, and sometimes an Amazon partner has one, but they are hard to find. My favorite lens.
Amazon has always been good to me and I purchased 2 of these and they are perfect for my pcs. I am very satisfied. I read the other reviews on this mouse and found other customers to be satisfied. Those reviews helped me decide to purchase 2 and I am glad I did. I have other Logitech products connected to my pcs and am happy with their performance.
For ot's time it was very nice, a bit outdated but works good. Everything it's surposed to be, so it was a good purchase.
The foam comfort tips were way to big for my ears (I normally use the middle sized set of tips for ear buds) and would always pop out, even when I was sitting still. Even if I squeezed them down enough to get them in my ears the little hole in the middle of the foam would be squeezed shut and the sound would be muffled, If I could hear it at all. Soon after trying to use the product, the foam tips tore around the area where the the foam is glued to the hard plastic. I ended up throwing them away. This is a big surprise coming from Altec Lansing. I've had much better luck with their other products.
Recieved product exactly as described. Would have easily paid 2-3 times as much at the local office store. You can't go wrong with this.
Does not match color of other off white JBL speekers
It do what is says to do, it is no weak, yes, i could recommend it
This product is good but it has a small problem that it is smaller than the screen size with 2 to 3 mm which is not nice when you are working with it
I purchased my C2G Cat6 cable from Amazon and DID receive the correct product made by Cables to Go.It's very sturdy and does the job well for a great price. Happy with my purchase. I'd recommend this cable to everyone.
For the price, you get some amazing headphones. Sure, they're no sennheiser studio headphones, but as earbuds for an iPod or any other portable music device. I bought them to replace my lost iPod headphones, and if I ever lose these, or they break, I'm definitely buying another pair.
Have had this unit for 2 years. Has worked great, even from 50' away. Small and light enough for shirt pocket. Because I put short video clips in PowerPoint and they aren't volume-consistent, the volume buttons are really handy -- don't know why more expensive presenters don't include them. Also, my students do their presentations in PowerPoint and I require them to use the presenter (instead of tethered behind the computer). I can just hand the presenter to them and say "right arrow goes forward, left arrow goes back." And they reply, "That's easy enough." Now it's time to buy another -- I've worn out the slide-advance right button -- it doesn't respond unless you press hard and long.
The monitor out jacks on this TV do not output audio signals when the video inputs are high quality (HDMI or component video). Therefore you must buy an additional audio receiver to use external speakers with this TV, if you want HDTV. This is not explained in their product literature, nor is it well known by their distributors. This info appears near the end of their trouble shooting guide, so beware this will be a shock if you're used to hooking up standard TVs.
So I've had my eye on this lens for a while now. Been keeping an eye on the price. It seems to have gone from 1600 to 2700 very quickly. Whats up with that?
I have a dv6t and due it heats up so much that u can fry an egg :x. After looking at the reviews, I bought nice little antec cooler. It cools throughly & I can use my laptop for hours without worrying about the heat. The cooler is so quiet that if u did not have the blue LED, it would be impossible to realize that the cooler is working. For antec I have to use my oven for frying eggs.For the price I got it, its a great buy
If you don't care about a fancy TV, this is the one to buy. The SDTV picture quality is outstanding. I'm wondering about the Consumer Alert, since this TV does receive over-the-air digital broadcasts.
Everything I expected without a high price. These are durable, bright, simple, and reasonably tough - I sometimes overtighten things out of habit, and swivels can crush the ferrules. These hold up very, very well.In use they are as expected, as good as any other basic shoot-through's out there.I highly recommend them.
This Universal Remote is so easy to program and use....I was able to put the other remotes in a drawer and forget about them....TiVo, HD TV, Reciever Amplifier, DVD Player, Cable Box. This is One Fine Product!
Sony SLV-D350P DVD / VCR Combo, is probably the best combo on the market. I used this to replace my old Zenith vcr. My Parents were against getting a DVD player for years until we saw Cirque Di Solei. The show was only available on DVD, so what do you think we did next, Bingo! We went to the mall, into sears, My MOM likes Sony the best, I pointed out a JVC DVD/VCR combo, but my mom wanted this so we go it. Right out of the box Sony was at work. Crystal clear picture, sharp sound, and lots of features, such as Flash Rewind, rewinds a 120-minute tape in 60 seconds! And the clock on the display window sets itself automatically, even if you lose your power. And the recording timer is easer to set than my old Zenith Vcr. It knows the time and date all you have to do is enter the time of the show with the arrows on the remote, and there is parental lock on the DVD player, and the progressive scan is excellent, and the Vcr is Hi-FI. And most of all the recording picture is the best I have ever seen, a lot better that my old Zenith. Sony is the best brand this combo is a reasonable price and at all your convenience. We have had this combo for about a year now, and it has given us no problems. I was shocked at all the bad reviews, so I just consider myself lucky.
I have used the IOGear USB to Serial Converter for years because it consistently works with all the computers I have tried it on. I provide support for medical equipment that does not have USB ports and find the IOGear converter easy to use as compared to other devices. Most importantly it works without the need to install special software drivers. Just plug it in and it works. Currently I have used with computers running Windows XP, XP Pro and 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 7.J. Foreman
I bought this because I'm a student, so my computer is constantly being transported from my apartment to class to the library and back again. Although I don't think that the MacBook Pro is as easy to scratch as the regular MacBook, which has a slick plastic casing, I still wanted a little something extra to protect my computer.The cover is made of a nice thick plastic. I bought the case in green, which makes my computer look a little more unique than regular MBPs. It was very easy to put on and easy to remove, and I think that it definitely can protect he laptop very well.The only things I don't like about the case is that it makes the computer feel about a pound heavier. Since the plastic is so thick, the top of my computer closes very quickly and a harder than normal since it is weighted down by the case.There are some cases that don't fit well (according to the Speck website) but mine happens to fit perfectly without having to send it back or fixing it myself.
I used to have Sony MDR-DS3000 but I could not stand the hiss! I bought these headphones after some claimed that there are no background hisses. Unfortunately there are slight hiss in the background when watching TV programming with mostly dialogues. otherwishe the hiss is unnoticeable. I love how the RF transmission allows me to walk around the house while listening to tv unlike the Infrared ones like Sony where you are limited to 90 degree angle in front of the base unit. The connectivity is very good with two toslink inputs, one RCA input, and one toslink output. I have my PS3, cable box, and the dvd player hooked up and its very convenient. I'm not much of audiophile, but as far as I ( an average joe who wants a surround sound for gaming/movies and doesn't want to wake up the neighbor in process) these headphones have great sound. I highly recommend it over any other wireless headphones with surround sound decoder.
What a disappointment. All this product was, was a can with a huge light-bulb and a mirror inside. The lens was a tubular gadget with a glass inside it that you manually move back and forth. I wanted a bigger image on the wall, what i got for a clear image was a 4x7 image. Any bigger you got a blurred image. My kid could build this for ten bucks.
Belkin 12 Outlet Home & Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord - Works well and has been perfect
I was looking for a sound deck that I could afford and bought this one based on the reviews. I love it. The sound is great which is really all that matters to me.
This little case is very convenient, especially if you the extra battery, which I do. I had it all the time with me on my trip to Turkey, and it got the attention of everyone who saw for its sleek design. Perfect fit that goes right on your belt (or in your purse as my fiancee found out). Great buy. Highly recommended.
This gizmo doesn't fit the hot shoe mount. You have to slide it in on one side where it hangs on precariously while you adjust the tripod. It is functional, but you get what pay for.
I love it. It's the second one I've had...lost the first one and then found it after I bought this one. I'm pretty much a novice, but I think the sound is terrific, altho' the earphones aren't very comfortable. They're too big for my ears; when I hold them close the sound is really great. I bought some Sony ear"pods", real small, but the sound was garbage with them so I took them back. All in all, for the price, it's a really good buy and I'm happy with both of my MP3's!
I have not been impressed with the reception of this radio. As another reviewer stated, the antenna seems to be the wire of the earbuds. For me, this causes radio stations to have a rythmic swish of loud static as the cord swings while I run. I've tried putting the cord under my shirt, which stops the rhythm of the static, however, there is still a lot of static at times. It seems to be related to which cardinal direction I am facing and how the radio is oriented on my shorts. Last, the radio will sometimes just seem to lose a station... not matter how finely I turn the little dial, I simply can't get it to come in clearly. And for me, reception indoors is simply awful. All in all, it's highly annoying and I would gladly pay triple what this radio costs for one that could lock onto a station clearly.
THESE ARE GOOD SPEAKERS BUT IF THEY ARE MOUNTED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT THEY WILL NOT LAST LONG, A YEAR TOPS. JUST SAYING.
I bought the Sandisk 8GB MicroSDHC and for $10 more I receive this one...very usefull as the other one...I'm using in my laptop with the Windows Vista feature called "Ready Boost", and it works just fine and of course fast....just for $10...aditional and also you can use in your camera and all other electronic devices...Just check you device features and specs to be sure that your device support SDHC cards...preffer over the other SD card because this one (SDHC) are extemelly fast ones.
The first time I took the binoculars out of the house and used the lens caps, when I took a cap off, the rubber housing came off with it. There was a strange blue shadow on objects. And, the diopter didn't turn. It's a Nikon - I was very disappointed and returned them.
Did not work. I bought one that came from china and works real good. Buy one from the electronics pros, from across the seas.
Love Macs (this is my 24th since 1984), but thought that this product was too underpowered for my specific need for this computer. I wanted to use it as a backup and transition system for those in my office that are still on the dark side (using Parallels/Windows). However I realized that this is not the right machine for that.
Worth its price.Not great but okay .If you are looking for decent headphones without spending too much, then this is the one. Sound is clear and the quality is okay too.
These earbuds are extremely comfortable to insert and wear. Great sounding bass. They block out external noise very well, I use them while I mow the lawn without having to turn the volume up!
I have owned several small shredders. This is by far the best. It is quick, not too loud and has a mesh basket. This makes it easy to see when full and easy to empty. We love it. JES
Great price for a double pack. HP inks always out perform themselves and I will probably reorder when I need too.
PRICE IS REASONABLE FOR A WEBCAM THAT PROVIDES 'JERKY' VIDEO DURING CALLS.I GUESS WHEN INTERNET TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES SO WILL THE IMAGE.I HAVE USED THIS CAMERA THREE TIMES FOR CHATS BECAUSE, IT WAS NOT "WOW"! (AND REALLY GETTING ON MY NERVES). THE CAMERA CLIP DOES NOT EFFECTIVELY GRIP THE TOP OF MY FUJITSU LAPTOP AND OFTEN REQUIRES ADJUSTMENTS TO STAY PUT...SO I USE THE STAND (PROVIDED) INSTEAD.
I have read a lot of reviews before I chose these headphones. Some people wrote that they were great, others that the base sucked. I don't think that the base sucks, it could be better, but you have to take into consideration, that this is not a high-end product, it's $40 and for that it rocks. Otherwise, the folding is really easy, you try it once and you got it. They are really comfortable and block out a lot of noise (I don't hear people talking and coming in and out the door). So, to sum up, they are not perfect, but considering the price, they are really good.
I love these headphones. I've had them for a few months now. They block out noise almost as much a "noise reduction headphones" that require a battery. The sound quality is excellent. When I have my music on low I can'y hear any outside noise. Also, with past headphones when I turn the volume up, people next to me can hear my music which is a pet peeve of mine. With these you can listen to your music loudly without people around you being able to hear. They are durable and fit well. They're tight enough so that it does not feel like they're going to slip off my head but not too tight that they give me a headache. Definitely a great pair of headphones.
I bought this ram for my aging HP and it works great. Went from 512mb to 2gb and now everything is fast and smooth on my Linux machine (Ubuntu 9.10). 3D effects are close to flawless now, no more glitchy movements. Games are smoother too. XP runs better now as well. Boots up and shuts down faster too. No problems with my computer recognizing the memory. Over all I am very pleased.
in this age of cassette-bashing and 6 kinds of different cd formats battling each other, it is incredible to encounter such kind of simple machines still around.I am 50.
I bought this to extend my prosine 1000W inverter's display 25 feet from the inverter to keep tabs on the power and battery voltage inside. It's great. Here's what you'll like.Instead of a male-male cable with a female-female adapter to make an extension this is a male-female 4 wire extension. 25 feet per cable - add em up as long as you need to go.Works with phone, digital phones, and even control panels for sinewave inverters - anything that uses 4 wire telephone jacks and is too short.great price too -- cheaper than the rat shack.
PLEASE read this before you buy an HP IPAQ product so you know how you will be treated if you should have a problem. I own about 6 HP products between IPAQ's, printers and scanners, and I always chose an HP before any other product, until NOW.I purchased 3 IPAQ's within 2 months. One for myself, my husband, and my father to the tune of $1350! There are days I don't even use my IPAQ, so it isn't abused. My IPAQ froze up on Thanksgiving day of 2003. It would not do anything, so on Monday, I called HP service, they said they wouldn't do anything because the 1 year warranty had expired. I purchased two of the three on Oct. 4, 2002 and this was November! I thought, oh, this product is only good for 1 year of use?So I talked to a few "higher up's" in the service area and got told that I am on my own. Then I had my husband call up there and they agreed to send us a box with shipping paid so we could send the unit back for them to diagnose the problem. Fair enough. They call within a week and left us a message telling us that the mother board is shot and it will cost $217 to fix. I just got done paying $450 for the product just over a year ago!! You have to be kidding!! This unit was obviously DEFECTIVE from the beginning. And because of a few days of warranty lapse, HP won't step up to the plate and help at all.So my husband calls back up there and talks to another "higher up" again (because obviously he got further than I did the first time), and her verdict was that HP will not stand behind their product at all. We have to pay the entire bill. Well I will tell you what, I will not fix this HP product, nor will I EVER buy an HP product again. And furthermore, I am in one of the hugest business markets in the world and talk to customers all day long, and I will be sure to tell them of how HP treats their customers. They should stand behind their product, Period!If they haven't figured it out, PEOPLE make a business and HP's people and policies are ludicrous! If I have a customer that has a problem and is 2 months out of warranty, I will make our manufacturer stand behind their product and fight for my customer's rights!! It is obvious that HP doesn't care about their customers at all. Good to know!! Beware of big business.
I ordered this item on Aug. 16 it is now Sept. 19 and no kit. It is not very useful.
It's hard to find headsets with dual volumne controls which come in handy for NASCAR races. I used these Sunday and was not disappointed - the price was perfect for what I got - and I got exactly what I expected.
I had done some research before buying this webcam...it is better than logitech ones that I have seen. My family back in India can see me very very clearly...Am happy with the product. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a good webcam. Go for it..3 cheers for this one..!!
I love the shape of this keyboard. The curved, split design feels wonderfully natural under my fingertips, and the wrist wrest provides excellent support. Unfortunately, the key response is terrible. Keys are spongy and require a good bit of force to press. The worst offender is the space bar, which, as other reviewers have noted, is wobbly and unresponsive if pressed anywhere other than in the middle (and, given the split design, the middle is a difficult and impractical spot to hit). The space bar also rattles quite loudly, which may not be appreciated in a quiet office setting.I really wanted to stick with this keyboard for its excellent ergonomics, but the key response was a deal breaker. It's back to the trusty old Comfort Curve Keyboard for me. Now if Microsoft could figure out how to combine the light, pleasing keys from that with this one's ergonomic shape, they'd have a real winner.
Four stars because I'm not technically equipped to judge beyond that for this item. I am using it to distribute coax signals for HD recording.
I bought a new plasma and could not get a good signal. Bought the booster and all ten tv's are better than ever. Great produt.
This turned out to be a great HDTV - It works well with cable HD broadcasts and absolutly incredible with the Upconverter DVD player. I would not recommend it for analog or even digital channels. It needs HD or it is too jumpy.
I use this tripod for still photography. This is the second Sunpak tripod I have owned. the first one was a "660D". This one was ok, but I droped it and broke tha pan head off; So I upgraded to the Sunpak 9002DK, which I like even more. It has has a much better working height (66.06 inch), which is a good selling point for me sence I am 6'-2" tall. The extra height extenson means that I Don't have to bend over to frame my subject in the view finder. This tripod also has retractable spiked feet for seting up on rough terrian,such as in the mountains. Sunpak also supplies a hook on this tripod for appling extra weight between the legs for more stability.The 900DX also has very good leg locks, two levels so you can avoid crooked pictures, and a handy carring handle. The paning action on the head seems smooth to me; However, I don't use the tripod for video...Stills only.
I got this camera bag hoping all the camera stuff( charger, cables and tapes) will fit in it , the photos on the net were not clear enough, but I found the product of good material , suitable color, and took every thing I need even my digital camera bag.I faced only one problem that my Canon elura 100 camcorder is too small compared with the space inside the bag, and I have to put it upside down ( lense facing bottom ) , so I added another soft pad on the bottom to apply more protection as the bag by default has a normal bottom layer that not giving a shock absorbtion if the bag fall down and hit the ground.
I purchased this DVD player brand new at Circuit City a couple of weeks ago. I'm partial to Panasonic and Technic products. I've always had good luck with them. Just to make sure, I did a search on Consumer Reports and they give this player an Excellent rating. First of all, I don't see why anyone would pay more than $100 for a DVD player. They've got these things down to science and the price should only continue to come down. With the S27 you definitely get your money's worth and then some. The unit and remote control are very easy to use. I've got it hooked up through a Technics receiver, Panasonic television and Bose Acoustimass 15 speakers. The picture and sound are crystal. Highly recommended!
I bought an amazing new Dell PC, one of the XPS models, ultimate in gaming and graphics. Needed a monitor to stand up to the capabilities of the new PC, and the SyncMaster did so very proudly. DVDs are crisp, Unreal Tournament is astounding, and so on...No regrets whatsoever.
A really good charge kit that easily provides the 30 hours of play it advertises. In fact I have been measuring in over 35 hours on average between charges.
I am not sure why people are saying this printer doesn't print 4x6 prints. I printed my first picture today and it fits in a 4x6 frame just fine....just like my other 4x6 prints. No white border or anything. The quality is great - just as good as my prints I order from an online printing service. I would recommend this printer to anyone. Oh, and as far as the postcard printed on the back of the paper - who cares....it is the back of the picture!
I just use the keyboard like a business user. I don't use the media stuff. I really like the tactile feel of the keyboard and how it works. I like that it's not huge and doesn't have all those extra ridiculous buttons that I never use. The rechargeable mouse is handy as well. Prior to this, I had two Microsoft wireless combos in a row, and in both cases the mouse gradually began flaking out on me. I don't know if it's because it's Logitech or it's bluetooth, but the keyboard/mouse are as responsive as were they wired (after they "wake up").
Purchased this bracket to keep the flash above the lens when shooting vertical. The bracket was well built but too small for the Canon 1D Series cameras. I have the Canon 1D Mark III the base needs to be about half an inch longer from the swivel plate to the handle.If your using a smaller camera (e.g. Canon 40D) it works great and well worth the bucks.
It was just what i needed to remote mount my Bose Speakers with regular speaker wire ran through the walls. Worked great.
Awesome besides some rare static now and then. Some minimal static is noticeable when there is no music/sound playing or it's really quiet.
The best player i ever used, small, thin, easy to usei just got a remark on the packaging: the player came in its usual case in a relatively large amazon box and the air bags were accumulated in one side of the box which caused the CASE of the ipod to move from one side to another while shipping and made some scratches to the CASEbut only the case, the ipod was truly safe
*Update (Dec27/05):As per the glowing review I gave previously, I bought this same remote for my partner this Xmas 2005. He has been eagerly trying to setup his Harmony 880 remote 'hourly' since Xmas morning. As of 8:30PM PST on December 27th, he has STILL been unable to do even a basic setup because Logitech's web-based interface cannot handle the high holiday volume. Attempts to access the website initially started with connection times that continued to infinity, to an eventual immediate message indicating 'high server volume - unable to connect'. Without the mandatory web setup, the remote is as useless as a rock right now and cannot even turn on a TV. A look at Logitech's user discussion forum reveals waves of angry consumers and, even there, Logitech has proceeded to delete negative posts from customers claiming that the forum is not a venue for complaints.My parents (who I bought my first remote for in the review below) still love their remote. I still think the remote, once functioning is a great piece of equipment. But I am now having serious questions about the need for a mandatory web-based setup just to do a first basic setup of the remote. The bottom-line is do not - I repeat DO NOT - consider making this remote a Xmas holiday purchase for your loved ones; if Xmas 2005 is any indication (even as of December 26th!!) your loved one will NOT be able to set up the remote and will be left with a useless piece of metal and an increasingly frustrating experience.I now rate this a 2 out of 5 stars (except that I can't seem to permanently change the number of stars shown above for some reason).***What a wonderful remote. I have tech-unsavvy parents back home, one of whom is disabled and has mobility problems getting to/from the computer in the other room. As a result, I set up a computer / home theatre PC connected to the big-screen TV for easier use. I realized that this was going to provide another level of complexity to the entertainment system ie. switching to video6 on the TV for computer, video3 for TV, video 5 for DVD player, setting the Yamaha receiver to the right setting, etc. Logitech's Harmony remote has been a lifesaver for them.Totally customizable, I've set up separate buttons for each activity 'ie. Play DVD, Use Computer' etc. The tilt-sensor that recognizes when the remote is picked up saves my disabled dad an extra step. Though the buttons are a bit on the small side, they protrude out enough that my dad has little difficulty pressing the right buttons. Font / photo sizes can be doubled for the vision-impaired. My parents love the remote. Whenever they run into a roadblock, they just press the 'Help' button and it guides them through it. It's so easy now to configure the entire hifi system with a single button push that my mom thinks it's TOO easy and she's worried that she will get so used to it she'll forget how to operate any of the 'normal' remotes manually. Go figure.A few minor gripes: The remote switches to a slideshow mode of photos automatically when placed in the cradle. I wish there was an option to disable this and not have to push the 'off display' button every time to save LCD screen life, but apparently there isn't. We have not yet had any problems with the remote not sitting in the cradle properly to charge, that some others are reporting. Secondly, when setting up a 'Watch TV' button, after pressing it there is no option to automatically set the first shown screen to 'Channel Favourites'. Instead, it always switches to a text button menu. Having to press the 'Favourites' button separately is an extra burdening step for my disabled dad who has enough trouble with fine motor functions as it is. Lastly is the price... but if you look online (and search Pricegrabber!) you're likely to find at least a couple sources for &lt; $200US, and with the new >$400 models coming out this month (November) the price may drop even further.Anyways, conclusion: we love it!
Well this is something new for me -- an electronics review -- but I just had to put in my two cents on this product. I ordered this DVD/VCR combo for the family for Christmas after our ten-year old VCR finally bit the dust. After reading a few glowing reviews and spending less money for this unit than I did ten years ago for the old VCR, I felt like I made a great buy. But shortly after placing the order, the negative reviews started popping up for this item, and I got nervous that I once again I let the penny-pincher in me make an unwise buying decision. Well now the holidays are over, the unit is set up and running and ... (drumroll please) ... it's great! Granted I don't play DVDs like I do CDs, but I have experienced no problems whatsoever. The picture quality is first-rate. It plays Disney and various other movies without problems, though I haven't tried DVD-Rs. The VCR provides high quality images on playback of taped TV-shows, and on our worn-out old kids-videos. It even will timer record on the VCR while the DVD is playing -- what a luxury! Sure it doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but at this price what do you expect! My old clunker VCR was cheap and it didn't have a lot of features either, and it outlasted my friends and families fancier units by years. Here's to the Sylvania following in its hallowed footsteps!
I had previously used MP3-CD players by Rio Volt and also by Philips (model EXP 201). They both used to experience some skips when I took them for my daily walk. But this one didn't skip even a single time. Even without ESP on, I can use it for hours without fear of annoyance of skips... Also, the battery life seems to be better on this machine than the other two. The buttons on the previous model were too soft, so even slightest accidental touch could trigger them. But this model has more livable touch. (Of course, there is a 'Hold' lock to prevent accidental actions, but setting that lock every time is no fun. I am happier with the new model.) Also, the display is easier to read. True, the display still lacks a backlight facility for night time reading, but that is livable. Also, the display still is only numeric. ID3 tag display is still reserved for the higher models. But for this low price, I cannot ask for anything more. My dream has come true. Now I am planning to discard all my cassettes in favor of MP3-CD's. One more advancement of this model is that it supports UDF. Now I can store files with DirectCD, giving me an additional flexibility, which was denied in the previous model. The look and feel also have improved. The belt clip that was included was superb too. Just like the old cassette players, I can hang this new 'walkman' on my belt without needing a fanny pack. I intend to buy a couple more for my family members. Thank you Philips for a sound product, finally that I can count on using...
The package arrives neatly packaged and properly secured. The packaging is easy to open and everything needed is included except for an ethernet cable, but you should have 1 or 2 of these laying around already.Installation is super easy, just plug in the power connector and plug in your in and out ethernet connections and you're done.Construction is very solid and I can see this box lasting almost forever unless you drop it from a 20 story building.
We got these as a birthday present for my 19 yr old as he headed off to college. He brings them home in his backpack aboard the subway and bus. He has no problem traveling with them, they continue to work well, and take up very minimal space in his dorm room. They are compact with a powerful sound. Lastly, we like that they remain durable throughout his travels....
When your house is pre-wired for sound, you need one of these to direct the sound to the various rooms.This excellent Niles device comes with a 10-year warranty!
After quickly ditching the mondo uncomfortable buds that came with my iPod, I went on a quest for quality yet affordable earbuds and found these puppies. I've gone through 5 pairs of these things in the past 2+ years, at first buying them off some guy in Japan on ebay before Sony decided the US market was worthy. (Both this model and it's predecessor EX70xx) I use them constantly both at work and while jogging. They're great, but there's a few tricks to using them that if you don't do, you'll hate them.(1) Concerning cord length: The protective case for the buds is intended to be used to control the cord length when in use. You wrap the cord around the open case as many times as you need and then close it. Each time takes up about 1 1/2 inch of slack or so. It also lets you keep up with your protective case while your using them. Really quite cleaver.(2) These earbuds are designed so that both the cord connecting the two earbuds and cord connecting them to your playing device go behind your neck!! This helps to eliminate tugs on the cord from either resonating in the buds or pulling the buds out of your ear. This also helps explain again why the extension cord is so long. If you don't do this, you will hate using these headphones for anything other than sitting at a desk.(3) Out of the box, the bass is a bit heavy; but they calm down after they're broken in. And it's been said before, but it's worth reiterating, you have to put them all the way in your ear for them to resonate or you will have very poor bass.(4) If you're using them with an iPod, you really should hunt down the white ones - just from a design aesthetic if nothing else.I took off a star because I'd prefer the cord be one piece, but I understand that this was designed for the Japanese market which utilizes a lot more in-cord remotes/displays... yada, yada... The sound really is quite good for the price and it's amazing how well they block out outside noise. Hope this helps.
Liked this product and works fine, but I have not been able to test it using both ports at the same time because I was going to use one port to charge my (Android) phone and the other to charge my iPod. However, it will not charge an iPod or iPhone so I am assuming it's not compatible with Apple products, and I don't understand why since it's a USB port. It's good and works, but not too sure how well it functions with both ports in use since I have not been able to test it out.
Because of its small size, weight, ruggedness, and long battery life, the irock! 860 is a truly portable personal MP3 player & FM radio. The high resolution LCD display competently provides useful information, however, the character size of ID3 tags (artist, album, song name) may be too small for the 'far sighted' to read without reading glasses. The 800 Series is a USB Mass Storage Class Device and is recognized by computers with newest operating systems (Windows ME, 2000, XP; MAC OS 9.X, OS X) as a "Removable Disk". This means the files or folders can easily be transferred to and from the irock! 800Series as one normally does with floppy disks or local disk drives. The file extension for playlist (.M3U) is the same as for MusicMatch JukeBox so playlists for both the MusicMatch JukeBox and irock! Digital Download Manager are interchangeable. However, even though a user may be able to download 150 or more files, if a playlist is created to include all MP3 files, when that playlist is initiated, the "Queue To Play" may only recognize the first 70 to 90 songs because of the limited size of memory allocation. The exact number of playable songs is dependent of the sum total of the file names of the MP3's that will fit in"Queue To Play" memory. The 800 Series provides RANDOM play mode rather than SHUFFLE(nonrepeating random) which may be a problem for users who wish to only hear once each song in a random order. Standard equalizer settings have been provided but not BASS BOOST, as is available of the 500 Series. BASS BOOST helps to overcome some tinny sounding ear phones for a more enjoyable listening experience. The firmware (software controlling the device) is upgradeable so problems with current firmware can be corrected with a new firmware release by irock! Suggested changes and improvements: 1) add "ALL TRACKS" to root directory so users can easily play all music files; 2) replace RANDOM with SHUFFLE; 3) add BASS BOOST.
The idea was to have a secondary battery for our FujiFilm digital camera. We searched for one that would be cost effective and found this unit. However, after three cycles, it refused to hold a charge using the FujiFilm charger. The charger works fine on FujiFilm branded batteries but not this one. All in all, a waste of money.
This Product does NOT work with Windows Mobile 2003 second edition! No patches....No help from SanDisk!
The shipment is fast even during the Christmas holiday.It's quite a bargain and packed well. Very good quality for the price
I've had my MDR-7506 headphones for about 8 years now and they are still my go-to 'phones for virtually everything. Even after having purchased the much-more expensive and allegedly higher-end MDR-7509s, and comparing high-end models headphones from several other manufacturers, the MDR-7506 (and sister model MDR-V6) are still my headphones of choice.Their frequency response may not be perfectly flat, but it is still awfully good. They accentuate bass a tiny bit, but not in a "Beats" kind of way. It's natural sounding, and not the least bit boomy or overwhelming like you typically find on "high end" consumer headphones. Imaging is also essentially flawless, or at least as flawless as over-the-ear headphones can get.Aside from the very slight bass boost, the response and sound quality is fantastic. There is definitely a reason that sound engineers keep selecting this model of headphones. They just sound that great.I also find them to be very comfortable as well, even for long periods of time.Overall, these are amazing headphones. The only other model I'd consider buying at this point is the Sony MDR-V6, which are absolutely identical aside from a shorter warranty and nickel-plated connector instead of the gold-plated one found on these.
I could not believe how well these headphones work. My son has a pair of the Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling heaphones he bought for over $300.00 and I can't tell the difference. I work in a cubicle at work, and I also do a lot of travel. These headphones cancel out all the noise around me. I can concentrate fully on the books I like to read on my Ipad. They are also great for jogging, my musice sounds fabulous. They are so much better than the earbuds. I also have a problem of my small earphones getting yanked out of my ears when they get caught on something, and they are uncomfortable after awhile. I could wear these all day and hardly know they are there. Well worth the money.
Hi AllGarmin StreetPilot c550 is a great GPS Unit. I bought it last week for my friend. It was for 170 Bucks from Amazon. It works great out of the box, acquires GPS Signals almost at the startup even if it's cold start up.However, I won't recommend it to any one now since Garmin has DISCONTINUED the product and hence, you won't get any support for it. So far, I am even not been able to register it at Garmin since this product is not listed in the Products to Choose. Amazon didn't mention this in the product main page thus distracting the buyers.My sincere advice is to check the Garmin Site first before you purchase any Garmin unit since most of them have been marked as discontinued including this, c530, Nuvi 350 and others.Moreover, maps in the unit appears to be of 2006. This shows how older this unit had been in the depot. So beware of this fact too even if you wish to purchase this. It didn't detect most of the addresses in the LongView,TX and Tyler,TX. I used my Navigon 7100 to reach those places. Then we use the Good Option of Garmin c550 to save your current location by tapping on the MAP.
A good friend of mine encouraged me to buy a wireless card for my new laptop, so I shopped around and chose this one. I spent $10 more than my friend had, but I get a signal in many places where he can't, so I definitely think it was worth the cost! The drivers weren't as easy to install as I hoped, but overall it has been very beneficial.
I have wanted a pair of the Bose headphones for years but could not justify the 350 dollar price tag. I had tried the Sony 40 dollar noise cancelling headphones and the 90 dollar Shure in ear noise reducing headphones and was not impressed. I have just purchased and used the Sharper Image headphones which were on sale for 35 dollars, normally 70 dollars. The fellow next to me on the plane had the Bose so I was able to do a direct comparison. I would give the Bose a 10 in every category except cost, and the SI phones a 9 in every category except cost and value. For cost and value this product earns a 10. The noise reducing capability of the SI phones was outstanding and just about as good as the Bose. You would be hard pressed to tell the difference in Noise reduction capability. The Bose did have a slightly higher end sound quality but the sound of the SI phones was extremely good. If you can afford to spend 350 without batting an eye, get the Bose. If not, then RUN and get the SI phones while they are still on sale. Even at 70 dollars they are well worth it and they performed remarkably well on the airplane. They were extremely comfortable and I was continually impressed and delighted with this gem of a product. They are well designed and well made. I wore them for 3 hours straight on the plane with and was continually impressed. One little trick I discovered in using them on the plane was that if you manipulate the ear cups slightly, positioning them precisely over your ears, you can block out almost all of the engine sounds as they passively reduce the engine noise as well! Final thought... a fantastic product. Do NOT hesitate in buying these, you will not regret your purchase!!
Great product.Excellent performance, Comfortable to wear.If it has volume control, then it would be the best in earbud headsets.Shipping/delivery: Excellent.
I have had this sub for well over 2 years now, and I can safely say that I was underwhelmed from the moment I listened to it. The bass is boomy and uncontrolled. The rattling the other reviewer heard was most likely the sub un-loaded and bottoming out while trying to reproduce really low frequency notes (Anything under 35hz really. This thing sucks.) All in all, very unimpressed.
Google your way to GPSgeek and you'll find a 12v DC power cable for a Garmin GPSMAP 60CS and other compatible units. Price $12.95 plus $4.95 shipping plus sales tax.
After reading the good reviews here and the cheap price, I decided to buy this monitor. I plugged in the monitor with the DVI cable and turned it on and the picture looked great except when I pressed the menu button a scrambled box came up, all of the menus are scrambled colored boxes!I tried the regular analog cables and its the same. Also when I booted the computer up the next day, half of the screen had my Windows desktop and the other half was black. It took another 20-30 seconds before the full Windows screen loaded, this has never happened before with my old monitor.
This has to be my favorite lens I've ever bought, The 50mm lens on a crop sensor camera turning it into almost 80mm lens making it close to "the perfect portrait lens"
Just install OpenWRT on it (it's a breeze), and you'll have a very flexible router.
Now available in Japan are the EZ1s bigger brothers VN EZ3 and VNEZ5. Both are substantial upgrades! I own and all 3 and must say that each evolutionary step is incredible. I am not sure if the later models have made it out of Japan yet, so the down side is that the manuals and screen prompts are in Japanese. However, there is an English translation of the manual available from Sharp so there is hope for those of you who cant wait another year (or more?) until the upgrades are available in North America or Europe. ....
This product works intermitently. Setup is a pain. I would NOT recommend.
this is a Great PMP it does store allot of avi movies in Near Hd Video Quality ( Way Better Than the Video ipod 30gb ) and the sound Quality for both audio and movie audio is near 5.1 Surround sound it also can storeas a pdf reader it does do it but a little slow between pages and no bookmarking ability other than that it works well
I had read tons of reviews before I purchased this CD/MP3 player, which turned out to be the right choice, so far. The sound quality is rated at 4.5, and the whole engineering is rated at 4.0. However, as noted by quite some reviewers, the carrying bag is terrible and probably you might just want to discard it... It's a good one, especially for the price.And it is not made in Japan. In fact, it is made in China. I don't like Japanese stuff.
Excellent purchase. I gave one to my daughter and purchased 1 for myself. Very long lasting!
Not much to say, I just got it so I can't say anything about how long it lasts or anything. Bought as a back up battery and I believe it will suit that purpose fine.
I think this TV is great. Picture quality is amazing and my Xbox 360 games have never looked better. The only problem I had was with Amazon.com. They gave me false ship dates and later admitted that the first delivery date estimate was impossible. So if you are looking for a good TV, this could be the one. Just don't expect it to get to you anywhere near on time. Or just go to Best Buy. That's what I'll do next time.
This little kit is great for the traveler that doesn't what to take a lot of stuff that takes up space. The kit comes with a nice cleaning kit that includes a dust blower, lens cleaning tissue pack, 2 oz. lens cleaning solution, & a microfiber lens cloth & an excellent micro tripod that by itself is a $10 value. I would recommend this kit to any on the go traveler.
This case is well-made and is stylish and the 13" Macbook fits perfectly into this carrying case. For the money, this case is a real find.
Just can't understand the five star ratings...surely none of those folks ever used it. I'm using it primarily for CD's, but should have bitten the bullet and just ripped them to my hard drive. And I had so much trouble with my DVD's that I went back to my single-disk drive.1. Sony unit won't read a CD's title (well, maybe 5%), so you have to type it in. But you can only enter the CD title, not the track names, so creating a playlist entails choosing the CD by name but track by number. I had to type everything into an Excel spreadsheet from the original album cover, then use that printout as my music menu. 2. NO usability engineers were ever consulted on the remote design...it's just laughable. That may have a solution at least. Download the profile to one of the upscale Logitech Harmony Remotes and design its buttons yourself. 3. This system is VERY DEEP. I had to cut out the back of my entertainment center. You expect that for a CRT-TV, but not for audio components.Overall, this is a really bad solution for a music library. What I really don't understand is that Sony had the 300-disk version of this out for quite a while. You would think they would have used that experience to upgrade the firmware on this unit. And has no one there ever used a computer to rip and play music? Or heard of an IPOD?
This product is amazing. I didn't know if the keys would be to small, but they are a perfect size. This prodcut is a lot more stable than the Targus Foldable Keyboard. It also has a USB cable inclueded if you are using Windows 98/Me for hotsync. It also has a protective cover to protect the keys. The Keyboard has a stablizer on the back so it doesn't flip over. Definitly buy this one. You can use it on your lap, or at school, work or on a plane(for travel).
The DS-30 is perfect in every way. I am a focus group moderator and use it to record my sessoins--it captures even softer voices in the room great; the software it comes with is surprisingly quite good in terms of being easy to use and allowing you to slow down or speed up the playback without affecting the pitch of the voices. Battery life is incredible; I have used this hours and hours and have replaced the batteries maybe once in the last 6 months. The model below this is not nearly as good, and the model above this one is not worth it unless you really need to record more than six hours at a time.
I have owned trackballs since the early '90's. All my Kensington trackballs have died from microswitch failure in under a year. This particular model has metal ball support clips to complement the teflon ones but they do not resist hand acids. They rust very quicky, which makes for an uneven ball movement. This one's microswitches died after 5 months of regular use. Othere than that the software works ok and the design is ergonomically viable.
I BROUGT THIS AMP THINKING IT WILL PUSH 700 WATTS BUY 2 IT DOESNT DO NOT BUY OVER RATED.
This printer/copier/scanner does it all with great quality and at a very reasonable price!
I love my new Garmin. It was the best price on Amazon that I could find. Howard e.
Got them on time and they work exactly as expected. Would order them again if I need more cables. :-)
Exactly as described. I used business cards and it went just fine. However, my first try was with a laminator that automatically uses plastic covering, and that didn't look very good. Went and used a laminator that just uses heat (covered the tags with a paper carrier and fed them through). They turned out just fine!
First of all let me say that I am not an audio expert but I have been dealing with home theater systems and high end systems for many years. I have owned Yamaha's, Onkyo, Denon and Bose systems along with JBL, Infinity, Polk, Bose & Klipsch speakers. Having hands on experience with these different systems, I can testify to the fact of just how good these speaker really sound. Considering that a lot of people are bias about their systems, I can honestly say that this product is far and away the best sounding setup you can add to your PC. The strength of these speakers will blow your mind and the added sub woofer just completes the package. This system could easily be used as a home theater system for those on a tight budget. Remind you that it is only stereo (2.1) but the sound is amazing. Deep bass and clear audio all thru the scale. Again, I am not easily impressed but this system is worth every penny. If you are looking to upgrade your PC sound, especially for audio/video playback, CD's DVD's etc. look no further.You will truly be impressed and will pat yourself on the back for making such a wise decision. Beware if you live in an apartment, these jewels will raise the roof and shake the windows.Great buy!! Great product!!
I loved the camera, absolutely loved it. I was using it one night and it died. I went home and put in on the charger and nothing happened. The light on the charger didn't flash or the camera didn't even go in after dying. The second time I used it, I just got back from vacation and put it on the charger. I was able to turn it on to look at the pictures. As I was looking at the pictures, it just shut off. I was unable to find a way to turn it back on or even shut the nose. I would not recommend it for this reason unless the charger you get is different than mine.
So far it has been working great with my Panasonic cordless phone.
Its speaker wire for a home entertainment system, what more needs to be said. Price is right and it beats the 18 gauge crap that came with the speakers.
I have had it for a little while and it is working great. No problems, just your basic mouse.
Lock works just like it should. The cable is quite thick and will give you peace of mind when living your laptop unattended.
the product is a good thing to have but make sure to read and go to every spot on the site to get detaled sellers description, i cant wait to try it but would be better with all of the pieces included. the interface is weird but for now it will do. however unlike some of the other soundblaster setups this one has normal midi, not that mini midi found on some of the audigy live drives, reccomend this over a normal live drive. plus it can be used externally leaving room in my computer for a extra drive. its good to have the remote which i need
I looked at many different straps and reviews before chosing this OP/TECH model for our Canon camera and I couldn't be happier. It is very well made, extremely comfortable, and the price with short shipping time from Willoughbys through Amazon couldn't be matched anywhere.
I like the unit but had to replace it in less than 1 year. We would transfer this unit between 3 cars. The constant plugging and unplugging of the unit to move between cars caused wear on the wires, internal and external plugs affecting their ability to hold a connection. This resulted in an intermittent electrical problem that caused the signal to cut in and out. It finally got so bad we had to replace unit. As noted in other reviews, you tend to have a tangle of wires in your car with this unit.Functionally, I liked this unit. The wireless radio connection feature worked well, thirty memories for our variety of tastes, nice selection of menu styles and easy to operate. The stock market feature is great. You can program in stocks and follow the current prices as they march across the screen. Unit is great if it will not be moved often.
Bought this from Newegg where the description misled me into thinking that this was a USB keyboard (plugs in via USB, not PS/2). As it turned out, it is a PS/2 keyboard with a USB extension cord. This won't help you if you want to connect it to a new laptop that doesn't have a PS/2 connection.
As Product Manager of the JENSEN headphones line, I'd like to address the specific complaints of our customers who have posted their remarks on this Web site. Because we are always working to improve the features and performance of our products, we give serious attention to consumer feedback, both positive and negative.Points to address: Several consumers reported dissatisfaction with the JB16's sound quality - some complained about its bass-heavy sound. You may want to counter with the fact that the words Enhanced Bass are prominent on the product's package. We used Enhanced Bass technology because the demographic for this product tends to listen to bass-heavy music, and would therefore appreciate this feature. During my test of the product, I found the bass had the proper thump in proportion to the music - robust, but not overwhelming. One complaint concerned a "tinny" and "hollow" sound. This was definitely not my experience with the product.Another concerns was regarding the JB16's auto rewind feature: i.e., the earbud cord snaps back too quickly. I'd like to explain how this feature operates. Any cord that automatically rewinds on any product - be it a set of earbuds or a vacuum cleaner - will do so with a fast, whip-like action. That is simply how the mechanism that makes automatic rewind possible functions. In the future, include a note or caution informing consumers that the cord will snap back quickly when auto rewind is engaged on the package.To address a consumer's complaint about the cord snapping off can probably be attributed to misuse of the product: specifically, the consumer pulling too hard. Our products are built to be as durable as possible during normal use, but this product is by its very nature somewhat fragile, making careful handling necessary.I believe that the majority of other negative reviews can be attributed to consumers who are not using the JB16 under the appropriate conditions, or who bought it with unrealistic expectations. This product is intended for private listening under circumstances in which earcup- or earmuff-style headphones would be uncomfortable or impractical: i.e., exercising, running or reclining. Although the JB16 is a very useful addition to the music lover's collection of listening accessories, it is not designed to be a primary piece of audio equipment.The JB16 is intended to deliver high quality sound, which it achieves. But this product should not be bought with the expectation of full-frequency, highly defined audio reproduction. JENSEN does offer full headphones that provide this superior performance level - consumers should be invited to visit our Web site, jensen.com for information on our entire line.
Card and software installation was fine, under Vista Ultimate 64-bit. However, the WinTV application just doesn't work well under Vista--I have 4GB of fast RAM and a GeForce 8800GTX--the fastest card you can buy today. Half the time, I get no picture or sound, 40 percent of the time, picture and sound are jerky. Ten percent of the time, everything is great--but don't even think of multitasking.Coming out of sleep mode or hibernation, WinTV2K simply WILL NOT WORK: A system reboot is required.I much preferred my WinTV USB2 PVR to this card; however, my USB2 PVR isn't supported under Vista64.
I have been having a blast with this camera. I was tired of the point and click cameras and decided to take a step up with this camera. What a world of difference. Now i actually get the picture i see. The pictures come out clear and beautiful. The camera fires off pictures like a machine gun. Couldn't be happier with this purchase.
everything associated with this case sucks. wish this was like the hard case for my old palm Vits a pain to turn on the palm while its in the case. you have to use two hands to do anything - turn it on, use the stylus, etc. the hinge (which was designed for flexibility) is so loose that handling the case is like negotiating a wet magazine. the case is really bulky and is most certainly not aluminum (try cheap plastic). the palm rattles around inside the case. there is a latch that (again) requires two hands to open and is much more secure than necessary. a simple springloaded hinge would have been perfect.anyone want to go into business desiging a new one?
This dock was very easy to sync. I use it every day at work with a cassette adapter. The sound is amazing and the remote range is great. I have not tried hooking it up to a television yet, but I hope to do that in the near future to view the pictures and movies stored on my ipod.
The product is really great for the handheld. But to start off is not that easy. But I hope that it will help us on the trip.
I have had this grinder for over a year. I'm shopping for a replacement, and when this model popped up on Amazon, I decided to write a review and perhaps save others the trouble.My reason for wanting to replace it is that it creates a fair amount of coffee dust, regardless of the grind setting. Even after sifting the grounds through a screen, there is still enough dust remaining to make my coffee very bitter and unpleasant to drink. Every single cup of coffee I have made using grounds from this grinder has been bitter. I primarily use a French press, but I get the same result in a drip maker. I've been fiddling with the water to grounds ratio, water temps, brew times, etc for a year and I have concluded that the bitterness is not my fault--it's the grinder's.There has to be a better grinder at the same price level (or even a lower one). I wouldn't recommend this model to anyone.
For me, the noise cancelling feature was main reason to buy this earphone. I got mixed results. It worked really well for low frequency noise like humming noise from exhaust fan, but not for high pitch noise. On the plane, it worked well for most of time, but some types of airplane had high pitch noise also. On the package box, it says 75% noise cancelling. I don't know what exactly means, but I can tell it worked well for about 3 out of 4 times. When it didn't work very well, it was still better to have the noise cancelling turned on.The audio quality was a little disappointing since it was not as good as my regular earphone SONY MDR EX-71 when it was quite. Though, it still did much better on the plane with noise cancelling on. When you turn off the noise cancelling, you can use as a regular earphone.If you make a lot of travel or work in noisy environment, it is a very good earphone, especially if you don't like bulky headpnones. If you don't care about the size, over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones from panasonic or Bese will be better choice.
There's no info to the contrary, but the bag is BLUE, not BLACK.Otherwise, it's a nice bag.
This item is either not coated or has a single coating and thus any time sun hits the filter, it produces flare in the picture. Furthermore, after doing more research it turns out that these uncoated or single coated filters can cause up to 9% light loss vs multi-coated filters like Hoya S-HMC or B+W MRC filters. As for polarizer effect itself, I think it's amazing and you owe it to yourself to at least try it on a nice sunny day. (the sky and foliage will look completely different and alive)
As several others have reported, this unit is not dependable. Mine went into overload state on the same 400-watt load it had been supporting for about a year. Unplugged everything, it still says overload. The "warranty" is to ship it to APC at your own expense, to get a repaired one back. I'm not going to spend fifty bucks to get something that probably won't work any better, so I guess I'll spend [...] bucks to have this safely disposed of.
We bought a La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-OAK Atomic Wall Clock w/outdoor temp for ourselves about 2 years ago! It's FANTASTIC!!! We just love the clock so we bought another one for the bedroom and this year we bought one for our cousin for Christmas. They come over and admire it so now they will have one. It works great, the temp is always right on and you get to see when the moon is full. Plus this clock has an alarm in case you have bad weather and need to have a backup. I would recommend this clock to everyone I know or not know. Definitely worth the money and they have several colors/styles, we prefer Oak. :-)
Installation was a breeze, just plug it in and go. It has worked flawlessly. Light enough to take along on trips. I would recommend it highly.
This product works so much better than trying to use an off brand which doesn't stay on. This ended up being cheaper than trying the off brand replacement.
I never bought a Tiffen filter before, and I will never do that in future. I got a 58 mm UV filter for free with a lens purchase, where I bought a B&W filter as well (34 $), and I tell you that I realized the differences immediately when I looked at them. The Tiffen glass looks like a normal window glass rather than a camera filter glass. The glass fits the ring, but the cut was very much uneven. The filter glass was not even clean, I would need to clean it first if I am going to use it. Well, I will certainly not do that...
Okay, I am new to the world of stargazing. I purchased this telescope based on recommendations here at Amazon.com. I have been completely satisfied. I am especially impressed with the clear, crisp viewing of the moon. I can see a few planets, but they are of course very small through the eyepiece.I do have a suggestion to anyone who may purchase this telescope. Take your time putting it together. Read all the directions first. Pay special attention to the details concerning the Collimator. If you don't know what that is, you need to. I almsot made some major mistakes, screwing and unscrewing parts that needed to be left alone.If you pay attention to all of the details on the instructions, you will have the telescope together in a couple of hours and be well on your way to enjoying yourself, especially on a clear night.The package containing my telescope arrived in four days and was completely intact. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I am sure a more avid sky-watcher might want a little something more, but for the once-in-a-while gazer, this is the telescope.See ya next review.
This is a great product for the price. vendor only sent one barrel for all three i bought even though description of each says it comes with the barrel, would have been nice to have two for quick change
I received this unit very fast, and I love it. I went to a pitch black room to test it, and it lit up the room more than I expected. I am very happy with it.
This lamp is all it is advertised to be!! It is a perfect fit on top of my computer hutch. It has a heavy metal base and a plastic shade. A good value for your money.
This is item did not recharge my Ipod. If you want a display holder for your Ipod .. Buy this!
Breathtaking to say the very least! After reading tons of reviews we took the plunge. Frankly I was a bit intimidated by some of what I read regarding color calibration. My concerns dissipated quickly.I suppose one can always find something negative to say about a product. We are so thrilled by the positive facets of this HDTV that we are blinded by anything negative. We just love it.The picture quality is breathtaking. I realize I am repeating myself but my enthusiasm provokes it. The manual was not very difficult to follow. It was suggested by a friend that we use the THX option on a DVD to do a video calibration. Of which we did and it just seemed to all fall right in to place, not to say their were any radical changes from the default. Just some minor tweaking for our tastes and eyes.We put on the new Star Wars DVD Revenge of the Seth. We feel that a movie theater will never do for us again. It was like we were there. As if one could stick out their hand and feel the shape on a cruiser flying by and the field depth was just astounding.This was a investment that we know will bring our family endless hours of enjoyment, but also to a new peak of entrainment that was way beyond our comprehension. We are just so happy about this purchase!
At a cursory, window-shopping level the Casio E-100 shines with its color screen, easy touch pad, and smart initial layout, but once you use it you realize it suffers functionally versus the Palms.It is too bulky for your pocket or even a jacket. The power switch is awkward to use. The power runs out quickly and needs to be recharged, so if you travel internationally it can't simply be plugged in whereas the Palm uses AAA battries that can be gotten anywhere. Despite being CE based it doesn't sync up with Outlook any better than the Palm. It has much less flexibility with capturing addresses and data which with the Palm can be better customized.Stay with the Palms, because Amazon will not take it back after 30 days if you don't like it,
Based on the 3 reviews, my need for a good, easy to install, and reliable depth finder,I shall not purchase one.
I RECIEVED THE CHIPS A DAY EARLY AND HAD THEM INSTALLED THE NEXT DAY. IT'S ALMOST LIKE HAVING A NEW COMPUTER EVEN THOUGH IT'S ACTUALLY A DINOSAUR. I AM EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH THE PRODUCT AS IT DOES EVERYTHING EXPECTED AND MORE. AMAZON COMES THROUGH AGAIN. THANKS AMAZON.
I got this set today, but I can't comment on the flash yet, since the charger failed to charge the batteries (some 10 hours). I suspect the charger is faulty, since the LEDs do not come fully on. You might be better off getting the flash and buying charger/batteries that you trust.Update: It seems the batteries are at fault, so far I have been able to take two pictures before the flash died. I am going to get a new set of rechargable batteries tomorrow morning and try again. :(
What more can I really say? This is a fantastic, affordable light stand that has been able to handle everything I have thrown at it. The metal itself is lightweight and could possibly pose an issue with heavier accessories mounted to it (I.E. boom, sandbag, etc.). I use it to hold up my AB800 and a 24x36 softbox and have also used it with my 22" beauty dish and at full extension it holds up just fine. Just be sure to add a little bit of weight to the bottom so the stand does not topple over.
Was sort of hesitant to buy this generic cord. This is a really great cord for the price. Let's put it this way, I have owned thicker gauge wire cords in the past that have failed in days. This is sort of middle of the road in terms of cord diameter. So far I have used it on one shoot and it worked flawlessly. I picked up two because of the low cost. Enjoy!
I have been using Sennheiser PC166's for about 2 years. It thought they sounded ok. I figured that since I use either the USB adapter that came with them or onboard audio, the audio quality from my computer would be the most limiting factor in terms of fidelity. I could not have been more wrong. The 166's sound muffled and horrible compared to the SR225i's when playing internet radio music.This review is not about comparing two headphones that are naturally worlds apart, but to let people that upgrading headphones is well worth it, even if you're not using an expensive receiver or sound card.
I went out to my local office supply store intending to buy a cheap personal organizer no more than $100. I was amazed to find that most PDAs are considerably more than that. The store I went to had one organizer between the one that was $30 and the one that was $180, and it was the Casio PV400 Plus. I love it! After reading the reviews, I'm glad I just happened upon it. If all you really need is to get organized, this will do it. It's great. I'm hooked on Solitaire though. It's the size of a slim calculator, but does so much more (and of course it has a calculator function!)
If your going to make your own cables then you must have a tool like this. Its not the best, but for the price you cant go wrong.
I had couple other bags which all cost about the same and did not last vey long under my abuse. however this one has survied almost 5years. traveling all over the world. I did broke one filter in south america, but without this bag i may have broken the lenes. easy to take your camera in and out. ready to shoot in seconds anytime. can hike for days with it.Good for a good size body three professional zooms and a medium flash.Wish the lense pouch is slightly wider for my 24-70L lense, and bag itself is a inch deeper for the 70-200L on the body.Highly recommend.
This recorder has everything you need to be completely independent from tv listings, that you have to keep up every time you want to watch your favorite program or movie. Record programming can be done all possible ways.1. First and the easiest way applies to those of you who have cable TV or use air antenna. Sony recorder download TV Guide for you area based on your ZIP code. So in this case there is nothing more to do that just pick the right show and add to schedule list. It is so easy and convenient.2. The other way of recording is to use a timer. And again, Sony has all timer modes possible. If you want to record a show who is just about to begin, you may use Quick-Time. In his case all you have to do is just press "Rec" button when the show starts or even before that because later you can easily cut unwanted fragment. If recorded show lasts for example 2 hours, all you do is press "Rec" button repeatedly incrementing record time by 30 minutes with each click.3. Another way is to use manual timer settings by entering record start and stop data and time.4. But most of all I like Synchro-Rec Timer. This function is dedicated especially for satellite tv users. I have DirecTV service and without this timer I would have to set timer manually each time I want to record something. Not with this Sony! All I am doing is just using my DirecTV Scheduler to pick the shows I want to record. After that I simply activate Synchro-Rec on my Sony and that is just one button click. That is it! When time comes, my receiver turns on automatically which trigger Sony to start recording. When the show ends and receiver turn-off, Sony stops recording. It is so easy. Note: for this feature you need to have a sat receiver that has Auto-tune function with auto power-off/on.Very handy "Time-Slip" feature is also a standard for this recorder. It is just irreplaceable when I watch my favorite live show and there is a phone call or I just have to go to the bathroom ;-) All I have to do is to press PAUSE, the Sony starts buffering my live show, so when I am back I just press pause again and watch the show form the moment it was interrupted.Another great things about Sony:- You can watch already recorded (on HDD or DVD) shows while record (on HDD) another show from you cable- You don't have to be scared if you accidentally press wrong button especially during recording. All recording functions on Sony remote are hidden under slide cover. And this is very smart. Besides, all other exposed buttons do not affect while your Sony is in recording mode. So there are minimal chances of screwing up while recording.- Sony is capable to record DVD+R Dual Layer discs which have 8.5 GB capacity. I have checked it and it works great. My 2nd Samsung DVD player as well as old JVC player play Sony recorded discs with no problems. But remember to finalize recorded DVD discs before you want to play it on other that Sony DVD player.- This DVD player records all movies from movie premium channels without a problem. No additional copy protection interfaces are necessary.Some reviews say that Sony do not make a chapters when recording. Well this is completely not true. Actually, what I have experienced is that Sony is so smart, that it inserts chapters in the very right moments - exactly where you would. I am pretty amazed by the fact, that about 90% of my recordings have chapters inserted when commercials begin and when they end. Thanks for that it is very easy to get rid of these chapters instead of reviewing the whole recording and cutting it piece by piece.Component video input that Sony provides, allow recording much higher that S-video quality signals even for SDTV broadcast. So having these inputs in case of this DVD-recorder is just another advantage over many on the market, which have only S-video or worse - composite.And those of you who are unsatisfied from the fact that Sony - having component video inputs do not let input progressive signals - I say: Sony clearly says about it in the manual. Besides, this is not a High Definition recorder people, so do not expect it to record HD (720p or 1080) or upconverted to 480p pictures. If you want to record these, go and get HD recorder, but that is another price and another story. Another thing is that recording standard SDTV but up-converted picture (480p/720p/1080i/p) is just a misunderstanding from the technical point of view. Remember that all available SDTV shows are broadcast as interlaced ones (480i). So recording up-converted signal (but interlaced in origin), would be a mistake simply because not every up-conversion always works as good as expected, especially for bad quality signals, so it is much better to record original broadcast signals and later up-convert them while playing back. And it is not my opinion. It is the way in which such equipment should work to get the best quality SDTV picture. And that is the way this Sony works. Again this is SDTV recorder, not a HDTV. So do not expect a "miracle". It is capable of up-converting already recorded material but not to "down-convert" input video signal.Do you expect to have a pro-video concole, that up & down converts video signal in both ways for a $500 bucks? Come on!The only thing that Sony can't do is to retrieve TV Guide from satellite receiver. But find me another DVD/HDD-Recorder, which does that. Except from the TiVo-like recorders, there is none. Of course you can say that TiVo would be better, but note this: usually you have to pay a monthly service fee to have recording service n your TiVo. In my case DirecTV wanted extra $6 just to enable for me so called "recording service" while having leased (for another $99) TiVo recorder. And if TiVo is your 2nd receiver you have to be prepared to pay another - additional fee for that. In addition, most of the TiVo offered by satellite service providers do not have DVD recording capability, which in my case was a important. Thanks for that I am not only able to transfer my favorite movies to DVD disc but also store taped events from my DV camcorder in the most convenient way thanks for DV-input which is basically a "firewire" interface.Short note for "light" sleepers. This recorder is so quite that it is hard to tell whether it is recording or not. And that is nice. Moreover, if you plan to keep your Sony in your bedroom, but you don't like to be bugged by all those flashing displays and gizmos (that today's electronic equipment is full of), you may choose to turn on display into power-on saving mode. This makes it completely turned off when recorder is in standby mode - even while timer-recording.I highly recommend this Sony DVD recorder. With all the features it has: Dual Layer DVD discs recording, big 160GB HDD drive, HDMI and Component output - for the Amazon price - it is a real bargain.
I recently purchased this lens for use on my Canon 20D. I was never happy with the lens that came with the camera. I've been very happy with this lens.Pros:- Quality construction. The lens doesn't feel cheap.- Zoom range of this lens is fantastic.- Image quality is great.- Internal focusing makes using filters and hoods a piece of cake- Zoom lock is nice so the zoom ring doesn't turn while stored or carried.- Price. For the money this lens will give you a lot of bang for the buck.Con:- Auto focusing is a bit slow for a moving subject.
Expected the product to display detail of standard USGS 1/24,000 maps. Product did not meet expectations. Needless to say I was disappointed in the lack of detail. I was hoping to use the product with my Garmin GPS 72 to download way points. National Geographic Topo Colorado did not list my GPS in the GPS setup.
This is a good radio. Period. It is simple with only three knobs. The reception is excellent. The sound is good and loud enough for for a large room. There are two minor shortcomings: 1. To turn off the radio from FM, I need to pass AM selection first. It is minor annoyance. 2. Another problem I find is that after turn it on and adjust for the FM reception, the FM tuner will loose the station after the radio is warmed up. I need to go back to adjust the tuner again. Personally I think these problems are minor. I recommend this radio highly.
I just needed to increase my Hp XW8200 Workstation to 8 GB memory and selected Kingston modules, which worked perfectly well and without any issue, especially for video and photo editing and other highly intensive memory hungry applications.I highly recommend this product.
Not sure what the other reviewer's problem was.. but the Discus 40 I received last week had labels for each compartment, and is a real space saver.
Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock KitTHIS WAS SO NEAT I NO LONGER HAVE TO ASK OR FEEL I NEED TO WAIT TO ASK HIM HOW TO SEND OR FILE PICTURES.. THE DEVICE WAS FOUND BY THE COMPUTER RIGHT WHEN I CONNECTED IT.TO MY HUBBY WHO FOUND IT THNKSGREAT PRICE....THANKS,GREAT PRICE TOO!!!WILL RECOMEND IT TO OTHERS..
B+W is More expensive but a good filter. Detect no distortion in normal condition. This filter is thin and sturdy that is a must to protect your lens.
Works well... genuine epson inks have never failed me yet. Always provides the true colors and archival quality I've come to expect... of course at a hefty price compared to other inks.
If you are looking for a real good economical universal Fm transmitter, the Griffin iTrip is the one. I purchased a Sony transmitter and had to keep a long cable to keep a good signal. The iTrip was very quick to hook up and you don't need 10 feet of cable. Very good product with a low price.
Everything was great- prompt service, free shipping, and a good price!I use it everyday on the job, it was nice to get it back up on the window.Thanks for the great service!
To make this unit useful I had to spend $500 more and by a wide angle lens, in addition the color quality is very poor, there are no features available on a $400 Sony, like infared link, and 0 lux. Save the money and buy something else.
This is a standard Cat6 ethernet patch cable utilizing a snagless end. This is the better of the two snagless designs where it keeps the snap tab from catching on other wires but does not cover the tab. This makes it easy to remove from the ethernet jack from the computer.Overall a great product and cheap as chips.
I am pleased to recommend this product. I have used many different cordless phones but this is the best. I like it so much that I have installed it in several other homes with people I know. Cannot miss.
The idea is good. The tranfer speed is fast. But CompactFlash memory card by itself is not really designed for multiple plug-and-play. The alignment of CF card to the reader is always tricky. After using it for about two months, a connector pin inside the reader was bent and eventually broken, making the reader unusable. Otherwise it would have been a good product.
I wrote a review earlier about the new model (GTU-077) versus the older model (KFK-E87YB). The new model had some initial production problems of stiffer key pressure and loose contact with some right hand keys.Customer service was proactive in contacting me and letting me know that they had fixed those problems. They even sent me a fixed keyboard. That was above and beyond customer service expectations!The fixed keyboard GTU-077 is a joy to use again. The key pressure is back to normal. I am recovering from repetitive stress injury (RSI) due to typing. I put the keyboard on my lap in the shape of a flat tent, which really helped alleviate my RSI pain immediately.One minor nit: I do prefer the key placement of the previous model (ESC not connected to the row of Function keys). However, I did get used to the placement and it does not detract from the overall benefits of use.Excellent keyboard!
Do not hope to use this with the XDA II. It won't work.I am very disappointed in Targus for giving this the misleading title 'Universal' and for claiming in their compatability chart that it works with Microsoft 2003 for PPC.Customer support are useless and send out pre-made nonsense that refer to out-of-date web-based help pages.Steer clear!
I looked at cheaper analog devices such as this and in the end i think it was well worth it to pay an extra $80'ish to get this higher end version. For me i'm using it in a new home I purchased from a bank so i had no owner to discuss wiring details. I was able to very easily tone out all the coax, phone,data,AV and speaker runs (aprox 150 lines). The bonus was having the cable map feature to validate proper wiring, i actually found 2 cat5 lines which weren't punched down correct in the closet, that alone saved lots of investigation in the future. Well worth the cost for this tool especially if you are going to do your own wiring, wish I had it years back.
Duration of ownership: 2 monthsStrengths: 7MP point-and-shoot camera with a 3X zoom. Easy-to-use built-in help screens. Nice looking and strong brushed-aluminum body.Weaknesses: No viewfinder. Limited choice of settingsOverall Evaluation: A feature of this M627 that I liked is that the camera allows the users to quickly and easily add creative effects and borders to their photos right on the camera using the HP Design Gallery; I can can choose up to 10 different borders, including burnt, soft or torn edges, 12 different artistic effects, such as kaleidoscope, retro and slimming, and four unique color tints. The HP Photosmart Express feature is also nice; it makes makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy. The drawback of the camera that I found was the lack of sharpness and color accuracy when taking pictures in night time.
This is a great subwoofer for use in a home theater. I don't think it would be great with general music use, and when l listen to symphonic music I turn it off (at this price point, I am not docking any stars for that -- I had bought it for my home theater). It more than adequately fills my large home theater room with clear bass (granted, I have a very reflective room with hardwood floors).I have to eliminate some harmonic vibrations in my walls now, but I can't blame the sub for them.Could have been a five-star if the on/off button and the level setting knob had been more easily accessible on the front of the unit. Small wart, I know, but a five-star should be perfect all around, right?
I had no trouble installing or setting up the DWL-1000AP. I'm using the D-Link DWL-650 PC card on a laptop and the DWL-120 USB on my desktop box. I figured staying with one manufacturer would result in fewer headaches. I've got the AP set up in a loft space above the family room where the laptop is typically used: connectivity is excellent. My desktop box is a couple of rooms away, and connectivity is very good. Running Win98 on all PCs. No complaints at all so far. The AP is connected to a D-Link cable/dsl router/switch, which is connected to my cable modem. In my house laying down cat5 cable was impractical, so the wireless solution is just great.
This one DOES work. I have an RF Link transmission system - the 5.8g system. The built-in remote extender that came with that system doesn't work at all, though it has the best reception of any picture transmission system I've owned. The Powermid really does work, and I got this system because I wanted to be able to change channels from my bedroom upstairs, on my Digital Cable box that I have downstairs in the livingroom. This does the trick. I just ordered 2 more of the transmitters so I can change channels from my sewing room that's in my 2nd bedroom upstairs and to use an extra one in the kitchen, or to use outside if I decide to do that. It's a good system. Better than Radio Shack or even RF Link's brand of remote extenders. The thing I like about it is you can use an IR mouse with a 1/8 inch plug, which is bigger than the stupid little flimsy skinnier plug the RF Link Transmission System uses. No wonder why their IR mouse doesn't work! They use this tiny little skinny plug that's really used in cell phones, and that doesn't pull in the power that the 1/8 inch plug does. If RF Link could improve on their transmission system by using a bigger IR jack for an IR mouse with a bigger 1/8 inch plug, then their remote extender that's built into the unit would probably work. But for now, this is a good piece of equipment and I'm glad to find it.
what the professional reviewers say about the problems w/ lack of AF assist in low lighting conditions is true: photos taken in low light are often out of focus. in addition, the viewfinder is inaccurate; you will eat up battery life because you will have to rely on the display to frame your shots accurately.on the other hand, the ergonomics of the camera are great: it just feels perfect in your hand. and outdoor shots are detailed and colorful. the wider lens angle is also really nice.
First, this is not a review about all the technical features and a electronics expert review. This review is from a non-techy perspective on the Canon PowerShot. Please do read some of the other reviews for that from electronics experts. I needed to get a camera that was...1. Really GOOD (Took Great Photos)2. Super Easy to Use3. Easily Portable.The Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP meets all three of those criteria like a CHAMP.I carry it with me just about everywhere because I can it is such a PERFECT portable size. So I have a small camera with me at the restaurant when I am with my cousins. And I have a small camera with me when we visit Disneyland. And the picture quality is excellent. Again, I am not aiming for professional quality photographs. But I did want excellent quality photographs. My Canon totally delivers that.Where were you this past year where you were kicking yourself because you either didn't have a portable camera or where the quality of you camera (like the one on most digital phones) was poor? Well, buy this camera, and end that happening again in the future.Because this is your portable digital camera, you will want to also purchase a protective case for it to avoid scratches and nicks. Something likeKroo Camera Case for Canon Powershot Camera Digital Camera + Bonus Bundled with Universal LCD Screen Protector Kit + Cloth (Many Color Available) (Slim NylonPink)for the color options,Protective Case For CANON PowerShot Digital Cameras ***Includes Convenient Shoulder Strap & Mini Tripod***which has both the case and cool mini-tripod for about the same price, or one of the spiffy leather cases likeCanon PSC-55 Deluxe Leather Compact Case SD Series Digital Cameras.The one product "drawback" is that the Memory Card holds really only about 15 pix. Which is fine for one evening out with your family. However, when you are traveling for vacation or on a weekend wine country jaunt, you want the freedom to take LOTS of pix without having to run to your laptop and download them to clear some memory. While you are ordering your Canon here, just add a more robust memory card (I bought two because I just NEVER wanted it to be an issue and they are super cheap.)BLAZING 4GB Secure Digital SDHC Memory Cardand you are good to go and have fun.
I purchased this headset for use with my Panasonic cordless phone. The device seems to work fine. But the audible volume is slightly low (though I have the volume set to the highest level in the phone).But here was a pleasant suprise for me. I have Nokia 1650 and Huawei C2206 mobiles both with their own individual stereo headsets (which could not be used interchangeably between the mobiles). But I was able to connect this panasonic headset to both the mobiles and it worked fine with both of them. The other party complained about echo of sound a couple of times (when using with my Nokia mobile) but this was not frequent.Overall a good piece and definitely recommended.
People seem not to be able to hear me when plugged in with this headset. They can hear, but not clearly. So I wind up not using it, unfortunately.
This printer is worth every penny. Nicely designed to fit into a small area. The scanner produces better quality images than my $600 office scanner. Small Printer with a big Printer heart. BRAVO HP for a great product. BRAVO AMAZON for selling it for such a great price.
Works great for training with any plantronics quick disconnect set. We even went away from our USB headsets to move to telephony headsets with QD using USB converters just so we can use this item
You are better off spending more money and buying a GPS of a different brand that will actually last longer and doesn't have built in software problems. I bought one of these and used it for about a month during which it worked fine, until one day it suddenly froze and kept giving me a "fatal application error" message. I had Amazon replace it with a new one. The new one has worked for 4 months, until now when it has developed the exact same problem and keeps giving me a "fatal application error". Buying this unit has been a waste of my money, and the fact that the second unit they sent me developed the same problem shows that this GPS is simply not well made. As another reviewer mentioned the vehicle power cord is also defective. Mine literally fell apart the minute I took it out of the packaging and I am still waiting for the company to send me a replacement.
Great for all my needs. Plenty of space and a good quality bag for the price. Delivery was fast, although I even chose "free delivery."
Pros: Great bass response for earbuds.Cons: Stopped working after 3 months. Would have to giggle where the connector met the cord to get some sound. Once the cord moved again, the sound would cut out. Supposedly this is an issue with many of the V-Moda earbuds.
Pros: It's 10' long. It has RJ45 connectors at each end. It works. It's cheap.Cons: It doesn't look like the picture.Why you should buy an item that doesn't look like the picture: see "Pros".3/2/10 UPDATE: These things are so cheap I ordered two more, bundled with another purchase so that I could get the free shipping. If you don't mind bulk cables these are perfect.
My husband wanted an MP3 player that was very small but easy to use AND he wanted one that worked on replaceable batteries instead of a rechargeable battery. This little number filled the bill. Will hold more mustic than he could ever want or need. He loves it. Matter of fact, he left one on an airplane, and ask that I order him a replacement the same day, and insisted that he get the exact same one.
This is a good heatsink. It significantly lowered the temperature of my CPU, and was much quieter than the standard fan. Very good price as well. It is big though!This heatsink uses its own support bracket that you screw on to the back of the motherboard. The insulator for the bracket is the same size as the bracket. If you have a nearby component on the mb that has a lead that sticks too close to the bracket, make sure to cover it with electrical tape.
I tried 3 out of the container and they all failed to recognized by my Sony drive; "please insert a compatible disk." I had no problems using the fuji, memorex or Staples disks.
Make sure you have USB 2.0 interface; the &quot;old&quot; 1.4 from six months ago can't handle it. Setup is a breeze, even for XP-os (the printed instructions are so good that they tell you the error message Windows will give you in advance, and give you the simple cure in the next sentence!) Absolutely crisp copying and printing (b&amp;w only)that will have you kicking yourself for putting up with that old inkjet for so long--just let the old splatter painter do your color jobs, and never refill another ink cartridge again.
These sound amazing and loud for being so slim. Also thier super durable and I havent had any problems with them since I got them. Definitly the best Slim Subwoofer for the money.
I bought this mouse a few months ago in a silly attempt to be frugal, and it was a disaster. The installation was easy, but I've had to replace the batteries twice in 2 months, and the mouse goes into sleep mode VERY quickly, which gets really annoying. I will be springing for the nice Logitech mouse this time around.
I agree with Brooke Allen very much. This speaker is terrible. The noise due to alternate electric is very anoying. If you tune up volumn to max, you will find it is as loud as a hungry bee... I'm going to return it very soon.
Despite what some folks may tell you, this product will definitely work (and work well) with the Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless 802.11b router. Thus, I echo the comments of poster &quot;PC Hardware Fan&quot; from South Carolina.Here are the steps I took to make the Range Extender work:1. D-Link customer support is 1-877-453-5465 (they're actually pretty nice and patient with novices like me)2. Type http://192.168.1.1 into your Internet Explorer address bar and look for the LAN Mac Address for your Linksys router (do not write down the Wireless Mac Address; the LAN Mac Address is the first of the two on the Linksys set up page). While you're at it, also retrieve your WEP encryption key (if applicable). You'll need this info to configure your D-Link range extender.3. Go to the D-Link website, go to Support and download the version 1.9 firmware for the DWL-800AP+ onto your computer's Desktop.4. Plug in the D-Link wireless extender into a power outlet and connect an ethernet cable between it and the Linksys router.5. Plug your laptop/desktop computer into the Linksys router (when configuring the D-Link, you'll need to use a &quot;wired&quot; connection, not a wireless connection.6. In the Network Connections page (under Control Panel) of your computer, change the properties of your Ethernet connection (right-click on Properties, then click on TCP/IP and click on Properties) to have the same IP address range as the D-Link (I used 192.168.0.5). This involves changing the default from finding IP address automatically to the manual option (then, type in IP address indicated above).7. Open Internet Explorer (you'll get an error page) and type in http://192.168.0.30. You'll get the D-Link setup page.8. Under the Wireless Tab, input the Linksys LAN Mac address and WEP encryption key. Save your changes by clicking Apply.9. Under the Admin tab, upload the version 1.9 firmware. Save your changes by clicking Apply.10. Unplug D-Link from power outlet and from router. Keep unplugged for 30 seconds.11. Go back into the Network Connections page (under Control Panel) and reset the configuration of your TCP/IP connection to find IP address automatically. Unplug your computer from router.12. Move D-Link and computer to where you want to set them up (I suggest 50 feet away). Plug in D-Link into power outlet (discard ethernet cable).13. On your computer, open up your wireless configuration utility and remove any pre-existing preferred wireless connections. Hit refresh 4-5 times. Go into wireless tab and uncheck WEP encryption key automatically saved and retype your WEP encryption key manually.14. Enjoy your dramtically-improved wireless range.
I saved a bunch of money on these batteries. It's a shame however for the environmental impact the production has on folks in some poor country and the damage it's going to cause our kids when this thing's buried in the ground and seeping who knows what into drinking water.
D52WLCD worked well for 12 months. Then 3 year bulb burned out. Then blue spots started growing across screen. Zenith will not repair or refund, after 12 months its your problem. It cost more to fix than to buy comparable new one. Parts take 3-4 months to obtain and are not Zenith any longer. See other reviews to recognize this is a common problem.
This camera is the next generation in Canon's Powershot family. Let me start by saying that I have not bought this model, but that this cautionary note is based on a significant flaw in the design of the S400 which I have. I don't believe this flaw has been corrected in this updated model.I bought an S400 and used it for seven months. I was very happy with it. At that point, however, it stopped working without warning. When I sent it in to the factory service center, I discovered something very troubling about the camera that had I known earlier would have caused me to not purchase it.It turns out that this model--as well as many other Canon digital cameras, the tech told me--has an aluminum body. If you subject the camera to temperature changes (and it only takes a change of 10-15 degrees, I was told) condensation will form inside the camera, and the camera will start to corrode, eventually rendering it unusable.This is what had happened to me. What misuse had I subjected my camera to that caused this to happen? I took it on vacation to the beach with me. Carrying it from the hot and humid beach into an air conditioned car was enough to destroy the camera!The tech told me that he sees this all the time. He didn't know the percent of all Canon cameras that suffer this fate, but he said a lot of them do. He told me he gets lots of cameras back from people who have taken them on vacation to Arizona, Mexico, and Hawaii. He even saw one that had stopped working because the owner kept it stored in a stuffy closet. When the owner eventually took it out to use it, the temperature change back to normal room temperature was enough to fry the camera.I was told that this damage is not covered under warranty and that the manual cautions users not to subject their cameras to this sort of treatment. Canon will not provide service on cameras that suffer this fate. If this happens to your camera during the waranty period you're basically out of luck. You lose the investment you made in the camera and any peripherals that you bought.I hope anyone interested in purchasing a Canon digital camera will learn from my very expensive mistake in purchasing one. See the review section for the S400 on Amazon.com for even more stories from people who have had this same problem.What I said about the S400 holds true here as well. The camera is very nicely designed, but it's poorly engineered. If you plan to use the camera indoors only this is a great model. But if you plan to use the camera both outdoors and indoors, if there is a difference in humidity and temperature between the two where you live, and if you don't want to run the risk of totally losing your investment in the camera, this isn't the model or brand for you.
I love it. With this, i purchased Resient Evil 4 for Xbox360. Good item!:D ha ha ha ha ha
Bought these HDMI cables with a little doubt that they would work as well as stated. Noticed no difference when I switched my much more expensive cables to my TV, then hooked up these cables. These cables are fine. Only thing that bugged me was the shipping cost more than the cables. But then again, that's typical.
Great drive but I wish I would have gotten the firewire model because I share it with my MAC and IBM. My IBM only supports USB 1.0 which isn't bad but the USB port on the MAC is pretty fast. If you need to create a FAT32 partition size greater than 32 Meg you must do it on the MAC because Windows won't allow you to. Go figure. The drive it really great, it is my second one for LaCie.
1 GB of memory for my phone for under $12? Unbelievable. My first computer had an 80 MB hard drive. 80 MB! And it had Microsoft Word and dozens of other software programs on it. Can you say software bloat? Anyway. Slip this little fingernail sized chip into your cell phone and store images, songs or video. Adapter and chip worked great in my computer to download images/songs and play on my phone, an LG VX8350. The adapter works like it should. Finding someplace to store miniature components so they don't disappear is the biggest challenge here.
I purchased the Linksys router several months ago and I have never been more satisfied with a piece of electronic equipment. I had 3 PC's in my home and I wanted them all to share the same Cable Modem access. The installation was a piece of cake and I was up and running in about 10 mins. I have two long CAT5 cable runs in my home, one is approx. 40 ft the other is approx. 25ft the router runs them all no problem. I highly recommend this router to anyone looking to network multiple computers in their home or small business.
I use the TC-20E II with a 400mm f2.8 ED IF AF-S, and it's superb. I was concerned whether there would be a reduction in sharpness, and perhaps there is a touch (but perhaps that's also a product of shooting at 800mm and ANY camera shake being noticeable), but this 2x converter is much sharper than the TC-14E 1.4x I also own. Yes, these newer converters must be used with the newer lenses, as others have mentioned.
Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)This is a terrific camera, packed with more features than you can imagine. I have always used Pentax cameras and this one lives up to the hype. First of all, all Pentax lenses ever made can be used with the K10D. that was a real positive for me. It is well made and feels solid in your hands. The battery life is amazingly long and you can take about 400+ pictures before a charge. It is not a beginners camera however. The software is ok, but beleive it or not,I prefer the proprietary i photo software that comes with a MAC; it's just easier to use. There is a lot of camera here for the money and I give it a full 5 stars.Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
very easy to connect to tv and cable high definition box. better sound and picture using the cable than rca cable
Great product, the Garmin Nuvi 270. Took a trip from Boston to Labrador City, Labrador and it was very helpful. Able to find distance to gas, food, lodging plus gave phone numbers to contact lodging in advance. Took a side trip to Boothbay Harbor, ME on the way back and was able to find lodging and restaurant openings in high season by calling ahead with info from Nuvi. Plan to use it in Europe in October to do the same things. Great to have map, directions, info on North America and Europe in one package under $300.
This is the first photo printer that I have purchased and I am impressed with the ease of the 4x6 printing capabilities and the quality of the photos.
I originally purchased these back in December 01 so my wife and I could talk back and forth while driving from Iowa to Ohio when we moved. We drove seperate cars and wanted to be able to coordinate breaks and stuff as we drove with our kids. I charged these up the night before we left and drove with them for well over 12 hours using them the whole time. They came in handy as we had to travel through a snow storm and it was difficult to keep in sight of each other. The range is great. We were getting at least two miles as advertised. Now that we are in our new home and live near relatives my daughter grabs one as she heads out the door to Grandma's and we can keep track of her while walking through the yards to get there and she can let us know when she's safely inside. As for the buttons being difficult we don't have a problem. Variable volume control is great and so are all the different call signals. Durablity has been good as well. Batteries have held up and still will hold a charge for days on standby.
Unlike people who were &quot;already happy&quot; with their bulky organizers before purchasing this product, I had been wanting a Palm for quite some time. Therefore, the expectation bar was raised.Now that I have the product, the bar was met! Some questions you may have about Palms:1. How do I enter data? One of three easy ways: with a small pen which you use to write directly into the Palm Pilot; with a pop-up keyboard; or you can enter information on your computer and download it onto your Palm Pilot.2. Is it hard to learn? The thing I found most amazing about this is how easy you can learn it. Usually something as robust as this product has a high-learning curve. However, that is not the case here.3. Can you play games on it? Hey admit it, we all thought it was pretty cool when we found out we can play games on it. I have about 12 games on mine (and it takes up hardly any space at all). Now all those boring lines at the bank, airports, and sitting in doctor office waiting rooms are but a memory. ;-)4.This one is cheaper than the others, should I buy an expensive one? That is up to you. I personally don't need to store 1,500 appointments, 6000 phone numbers, etc. I'm just a guy who likes to have things organized. This product does that and lots more. I think that one of the top-dollar ones would be overkill (at least for me it would).5. What's the coolest thing about the product? I personally like the fact that there are literally hundreds of thousands of *FREE* programs that you can download onto the Palm Pilot.If you are the type of person who likes to control his or her scene, I strongly urge you to purchase this product.
I bought this for my daughter's 8th birthday in November. She loves it! We haven't even gone online to do the games yet. She just likes having the MP3 player in the shape of a Barbie and also being able to change the face, outfit and hair of the doll. There are two negatives that go with this for her. It comes with three sizes of earbuds, but all three are still too big for my daughter's tiny ears. She gets frustrated about that, because they keep falling out. I can put them in my ears fine, but her ear holes are too small. They need to include one more smaller size. The other thing, is that the hair pieces that come with it do not stay on very well. It is liable to fall off the more the pieces are changed, but that could just be this particular one. Nothing is perfect! Overall my daughter is satisfied with it.
Be wary. The 3M Vikuiti film adds an unpleasant granularity to your screen. It is very much like you've applied a grain patten across the entire screen, with a sort of prismatic effect. Substantially degrades the readbility of a 5.6" screen that is truly first-rate . . . until you apply the 3M Vikuiti screen protector.Good writing surface and applies easily, but the prismatic graininess this screen protector adds makes it a total loser.Jerry
I had never heard of newspaper print used to clean windows before. This pen really works well. It removes fingerprints and other smudges with just a simple twist of the top. Even cleans eye glasses and binoculars.
This is my second large disc case, happy with my first large more expensive leather case. Hate this one. Very cheaply made, plastic liners inside are perferrated and not pre-pulled so you have to pull apart plastic before you can put a single disc in. When you do the plastic lining either tears or is just too time consuming to continue.Terrible purchase. Buck up and spend the extra buck on a leather one.
I was expecting much more from these headphones. They lack any coloration, warmth, and they give a hollow, distant sound. In Sennheiser's defense, they are made for studio use. They reproduce EXACTLY what is coming in to them, but they don't balance it or color it at all. In turn, this makes the trebles sharp and the bass lacking any depth. If you're working in a studio and need to hear exactly what's coming through, get them. If you're using them for home use, avoid them and go with Senn 497's (Cheaper and sound a lot better).
SO easy to set up. The software is easy to use and it downloaded without a glitch. The machine is very compact and prints at a fast rate. All the features are easy to use and the price of 1.5 cents per page is attractive. The initial toner will print up to 1500 pages and the replacement toner will do up to 2500 pages. The cost of the toner is also very reasonable. You can find it for 43.00. It would be nice to have a built in fax but not a huge problem for me. I would highly recommend this for anyone who doesn't need color.
We have a computer that had only 2 USB 1.0 ports. This card was an easy upgrade that allows use of USB mouse, USB Scanner, and USB Iomega external hard drive for backing up the c:Drive. It works great and is a good way to get a few extra years out of an old but fully functional computer.
The Zune Leather case is an excellent purchase to protect the player. It fits perfectly. I tried another case and couldn't get the zune completely in the case. I highly recommend this one. Well made!
Bought mine before year-end, looking to replace a first generation Casio QV-10. Let me tell you: if you can get it, buy it! Sure, it feels a little cheap, but the features are great, picture quality is surprising, and the cost . . . well. Buy a 64MB CompactFlash card, USB reader, and NiMH rechargeable batteries (4-AA) and you'll be in picture taking heaven! For about $350 (with all of the named accessories), I can take over 300 &quot;good quality&quot; (compressed, JPEG) or almost 200 &quot;best quality&quot; (uncompressed JPEG) pictures which upload to my PC in SECONDS!
After using the belt for more than 6 months now, I like it OK. It keeps the iPod safe (it was always falling out of my shirt or coat pocket or I was crushing it in my back pocket). But it's got one problem that I think is intentional on the manufacturer's part but that causes problems. It's the way the hole for the headphone jack is in the middle of the iPod compartment. On the iPod, of course, the headphone jack is on one side so, in the belt, the end of the headphone jack is under the velcro flap. The effect is that if you bend over a lot while wearing the belt, then the velcro flap mashes on the headphone jack and eventually breaks it. This would not be a problem if you're just wearing it while jogging and not doing a lot of squatting or bending over or sitting down.I see why they put it in the middle -- this way you can have the iPod facing you or away from you and the jack is still equidistant and the iPod can easily be turned this way or that depending on your preference. If the jack were on one side, you'd be forced to have the iPod facing only one direction in the pouch.I just ordered another pair of headphones. I think this time, I'll use an awl and poke new jack holes, no relation to New Jack City. Perhaps the manufacturer could add two optional holes in the future.
I suppose this is an OK card for the money, but but beware if you're buying it to replace any other Voodoo-based card. Getting the thing to run correctly is a nightmare -- you'll probably need to fiddle with your registry and settings some. I think I'd rather change the manifold on my car than install another one of these things. Also, you won't notice dramatic improvement over a Voodoo 2. I'd probably take it back if I weren't so tired of dinking around with my machine. The only reason to get one is if you want one card for both 2D and 3D use -- at least you free up a PCI slot.
An absolute bargain compared to the branded version. I use my printer for office activity and do not require super high quality photo prints. These cartridges have reduced my printing costs dramatically without any perceivable reduction in the quality of text printouts.
Within a few hours we got a loud pitched sound coming from the TV. Later on the audio and video when in HD kept on freezing. We are getting a new one but I am not sure that this is going towork. Amazon told us that we would get our money back if this new one does not work.
Working great for 3 weeks now. Excellent balanced sound.The base controller and subwoofer are BIG.Follow the instructions and MOVE the huge subwoofer FAR from any PC. My PC did lockup when the subwoofer was within 2 feet of the PC. It all seems to work fine with the subwoofer about 4 feet away from the PC which is about as far as it can go with the 6 foot cord connecting the base controller to the subwoofer.It would be nice if the bases swiveled. My wife has our PC setup at an angle in the room. The speakers bases assume the front/center/sides are on a flat wall, not a corner of the room.It would be nice if the rear speaker wires were longer. They are about 25 feet barely enough to go around a small room. But they are simple basic speaker wires you can replace for longer ones easily.Installation required that I check the HP Media Center PC instructions to use the correct connections and adjust the balances. Make sure the connections are pushed in ALL the way. It took me a few minutes to realize one set was not pushed in all the way.Very satisfied.
This is the best voice recorder I've ever used!! I record my teacher's lectures, upload them to my computer, and listen to them, being able to pause it whenever I need to. I highly recommend this product.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the life of this battery. I can take soooo many pics and video with it. Great!
I bought my iFi unit about three years ago. I liked the sound so well I bought a second unit for anoher location. However, within two years the right channel in the amp has failed in both units. And, if you look on the internet you will find several for sale also with no working right channel. And, often now you see only the speakers for sale. I wonder why? These unit are expensive junk. This was my first experience spending a lot of money on Klipsch product and I assure you it will be the last. They generously offered to replace the failed component for $105 but I'm not willing to put any more money into these units since this is a cronic problem somewhere in the amp design.(had to buy a new remote sometime ago because it failed as well ... also a known problem) Stay way from Klipsch product. There are too many good alternatives out there to risk another Klipsch failure.
Nothing much to say its a disk store data on it be it pictures video music what ever. never have problems with corrupt data or any issues with it. Good flash memory.
I am impressed with this system.I saw it in use at a farm stand where they use the honor system.Whenever someone drove up,the farmer would know what was going on outside.I plan to moniter our driveway and front yard.
The Koss PortaPro Headphones have very rich bass. This is a great product for the money. I broke one pair by mistake and they honored the lifetime warranty by sending me another pair. I have been very satisfied with this purchase.My only complaint is a design flaw: the head band does pinch and pull hairs out the top of my head.
I have had this model printer for for three years. One day my printer ran out of paper. I was in such a hurry that I broke a nylon part in the printer. I called my local computer printing shop for a quote on repair. The repair was about the same as replacing the unit. So I decided to buy another printer because I enjoyed it so much and it was cheaper, faster, and easier than send it to the repair shop. It is easy to operate and so easy to use. So I ordered a new one and I'm using it now. So I have decided to repair the old one myself when I have a few more coins in my pocket. You just can't beat this laser printer for the price, quality, and ease to operate.
I use this memory card in both digital camera and video camera and it works equally well in both. For video I prefer one with more memory but it is very good with my camera. The only comment that I have about package is that they don't need to send the item in such a large package and save money in shipping.
I love this phone. It's lightweight and the battery goes on and on and on before having to recharge. The caller ID is a bonus and you can't beat the price. I didn't think I would like a traditional headset but after wearing the headset a few times it's starting to shape to my head; so much better than the ear piece headsets. Everyone I've talked to thinks I'm on a regular phone since the reception is so clear. The clip has fallen off a few times so I just stick it in my pocket since it's so small. I'm ordering one for my sister-in-law who spends more time on the phone than anyone I've ever met.
I have had the Fuji 1700, Sony FD91, &amp; FD88, let me say that those are paper weights now. This camera changes everything about digital photography. It surely raises the bar. I have a web site with many pictures on it. Some sudjestions: buy the best rechargeables (I bought sony and they last a long time), before you email them reduse the size, high res pics are very large (500k-6.6meg) This camera can do low light something my other camera's couldn't do. What else can I say. Oh, buy the AC adapter too, it's usefull.
I looked at other reviews before purchasing this product for a friend as a gift. I was aware of the complaints of the green coating comming off the product. However I really wanted a product with great sound and many of the reviews discussed the great sound. I also wanted something designed to stay put while running because my friend was using primarily for running.Well. I can say that after about 6 months of use my friend had to throw the phones away because the coating came off and exposed the wires. However, the sound when they worked was superb. The design for keeping them put while running was also a plus. Basically these are great headphones that will last you a year if you are lucky. I am not sure if it is sweat or time that causes the coating to come off the wires. They sound great and work great but are basically disposable as they wear out very quickly.
First purchase of any Onkyo product. Read many other comments before comitting to this system but very pleased with the obvious quality and very clear sound. In fact I played some old CDs of the "Doors" [boy does that date me!] and I could clearly hear "noise" from the transfer from the original vinyl records to CD.I do feel more base is needed for some recordings and may buy the extra cost base speaker for this system in the future.Over all a very good compact system with lots of features for the money.
All these inks together in my Epson RX580 printer let me print photo lab quality photos, it's a great convenience, but if I'm doing a larger batch of photos, I would save money by taking them to a photo shop.
I'm usually pretty critical about products, especially ones that get high reviews, but this is one product that met the hype! This is my second antenna, but i had to learn the hard way. I tried others of that were cheaper, but they couldn't match to this DB2 Antenna.
I ordered the DIRECTV R15 Receiver/Digital Video Recorder--Up to 100 Hours and received an email stating that it had been shipped. Then when I emailed the seller to ask for a tracking/shipping number he said that he didn't have anymore and was very sorry but he would send me out another item that was comparable for what I had already paid him. I didn't know much about the product that I was ordering and feel that this seller took advantage of my lack of knowledge. He sent me a DirecTV TIVO HR10-250 HD-DVR Receiver, upon hooking it up, it does not record, it is slow and does not offer the HD channels we have. Upon speaking to Directv customer service they informed me that what I received is an older model that does not have good quality and the capability for HD tv. Upon contacting this seller to return the product for full refund and offering to pay to ship it back to him I received no response and still haven't received any communication from the seller.
What can be said about the Apple iPod that hasn't already been said? The diminutive Nano is another step in the evolution. The thing that has surprised me the most is how much control the iPod gives you over your music collection. Even if you burn your own CDs with your favorite songs, what if you get tired of a certain song, or realize you didn't like it as much as you thought? The iPod gives you the continuing abilty to delete and add, fine tuning your library so that it is always what you want to hear. It's got me thinking about car and home stereo adapters.
Their product is OK but BEWARE...there is NO customer service and if there is a problem involved...FORGET ABOUT IT! You'll get hosed in the end.
I have had my Palm m100 for a little less than a week and i absolutely LOVE it!! When i first decided to buy a Palm Pilot, I was stuck betweem the m100 and the IIIXe, but when looking at all the facts and technical data, the only thing you get that is slightly more memory, a slightly smaller screen, and a cradle! I have downloaded a couple of games and i have downloaded a Yahoo Channel from Avantgo.com and it allows me to see the latest sports scores, stocks, and news from around the world! It also lets me get the local movie showtimes and weather!! I am also a High School student and i am able to keep track of my homework and after school activites! It has made my life so much easier and i dont forget things anymore! 2MB may not seem like a lot but i still have over 70% of my memory with a lot of options installed! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!!
If you take digital photos, this card reader is a must! It is so easy and can read all of the current memory cards...I used it immediately to get photos from a friend's digital camera! Plus, it is small, plugs into a USB and doesn't require any messing around...it is so easy!
Got this as a present for my boyfriend and he loves it. Won't stop taking pictures...and they come out great no matter what! Even during a party with no lighting and lots of movement the pics are still perfect. Oh and the service was great too. I got it before Christmas Eve and had only ordered it a few days before.
This was not a cheap camera. We paid over $200.00 for it, trusting the Sony name for quality. First of all the buttons are very small so if you have larger fingers, you may not like the controls. Secondly, it does not take the photos as quick as a digital of this caliber should, often photos turned out blurry. Additionally, our camera broke while still under warranty, we had to pay to have it shipped to a service center and were required to add insurance and only use UPS shipping, all of which cost over $15.00. The camera was returned to us and worked for about a month and then the same problem happened, however this time it was not under warranty and Sony would not cover the repair unless we paid $112.00 for the repair service, plus additional shipping.What a waste of money this purchase was!
This is a switch, not a router. If you have a router, you can extend its effective ports by using a switch. Doing so lets you connect more devices to your network by cable without introducing additional latency (lag, aka higher ping times) as you would if you added another router. It's also a lot more cost-effective.I have several of these in my house and upgrading to the prosafe switches has improved the overall performance of my network. I am able to max-out the gigabit speed of 125 MB/s while transferring files to/from my systems, and my latency for gaming remains well below 15 ms on average.Even under heavy network activity on multiple systems, the prosafe runs cool. It does not make any kind of electronic whining noises as some cheaper brands do and its auto-negotiation will not downgrade the speed of all connected devices if you connect a non-gigabit device to it.One thing to keep in mind is that the effectively usable ports on this switch is 4, because you must use one of the ports as the "uplink" connection to your router. If you need to connect up to 4 more devices, this is the switch for you. Highly recommended!
I am very happy with this 23" Philips TV. Even paying for shipping & buying a 2 year service contract, this was cheaper than me driving to CC (a well known brick & mortar electronic store) where the same TV was $100 more.I also have a Philips Home Theatre, so together I have quite the system for my small apartment.I will agree with previous reviews about button size on the remote and the small screen menu -- but hey, once you set things up, there is little need to go to the menu.ALL IN ALL, I am a happy camper.========= added a year later ==========I really like this TV. I decided to run a computer thru it on top of it being just my TV - the picture-in-picture works great, I am computing and in the corner I can watch TV. It is clear crisy and bright as a computer monitor. On less appliance in my small apartment. Because I also have the "matching" home theatre - that remote has better buttons and you can control both thru it. TO top that off, I also ran a VCR thur it and it's tuner has less of a delay.... so it all works fab.I love the zoom feature too. OK that's my update
Not much to say this thing does what is suppose to do perfectly. No need to read manual during setup, put the battery in then connect the plugs you are up and running.
I have a Logitech MX700 Wireless mouse and a Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard and they both work fine with my Dell and my new Mac Mini. I had to get the new keyboard because the other one (Microsoft Natural) was P/S2 and this gave me an excuse to get a new one. In general I think KVM switches are too expensive, but it's better than having two sets of keyboards, mice, and monitors.Now I wanted this one for the audio and I was extremely disappointed because I stayed away from the other brands for this particular feature. I'm not going to bother returning it and getting another one because they are priced very similar without the audio jack.Aside from the audio, it's doing its job and it's saving me desktop space.
I bought these to replace mySony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcupsthat I have had for 2 or 3 years. I wanted something with more punchy bass for Rap/Hip Hop, these definitely have that although its overpowering and washed out sounding. What they don't really have is Highs or Mids I was impressed when listening to things like Jedi Mind Tricks or Eminem but when I listened to Thievery Corporation or Saint Germain which have much more going on across the mids and highs along with the lows these headphones fell flat. I eventually became disgusted with these (in about a month) They are now sitting in my computer desk drawer waiting for me to craig's list them. The main problem is it seems they combined a very capable (and quite nice) bass driver with sub par junk speakers, if I wasn't going up a few levels to buyAudio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor HeadphonesI paid $65 for the skullcrushers when I got them, I wish I passed over them and paid the extra $ for the M50'sActually I might try to take these apart and solder in some better speakers (as a matter of fact if I took apart the MDR-V150's and used those speakers with the 'subwoofers'(provided they are seperate and put it in the skullcrushers that might make an excellent pair of headphones).These are by no means worth the $70 MSRP but, for ~$30 the price is acceptable but you could most definitely find a better pair of phones for that price. I am back to my MDR-V150's and much happier, I should have known better than to buy skull candies, they are really cool looking/stylish and have a great marketing department their headphones just are not very high quality, the build quality isn't all that great they are all plastic with a little plastic tab to hold them together you press it in to them in half and it is just SCREAMING break me!That said Some people will absolutely love these, it goes down to your preference what you listen to. Skull Candy is obviously a very style heavy company (they focus more on cool factor than actual audio quality) I personally cannot use them for more than half of my music as they don't accurately reproduce the sound. If you are an audiophile obviously you already know not to pay money for any skullcandies but, if you have a discerning ear these will leave you underwhelmed. There are tons of better options, pay a few more dollars and get a pair ofGrado Prestige Series SR-60i Padded Headphonesor if you don't want to spend more $ than you would for these get a pair ofSennheiser HD201 Lightweight Over-Ear Binaural HeadphonesI guarantee you will be more satisfied with these (and for less too!)I just pulled them out and put a new battery in to listen to "The Man with no soul" By Wax Tailor to make sure I wasn't being unfair the Skullcrushers literally take all of the soul (no pun intended) from her beautiful voice, it was disgusting how poorly they perform on music like this, in contrast the cheap sony's (while the bass is a little bit low but much more balanced) sounded amazing in comparison.
I've used 6 or so digital cameras before, but this is the first one that I bought. Before I go on, let me warn you that this model has been replaced by the Kodak 3400. However, I see no significant improvement and they include less in the box with the 3400 (no rechargeable battreries).Let me talk about the camera. It is very simple to use, yet includes the essential features for all but the most serious photographers. The annoying feature that makes me give this a 4 star rating is the location of the LCD screen - I found that if I use my right eye (which is my dominant eye) in the viewfinder that my nose touches the LCD screen and smudges it. Come on Kodak, that was a goof. This does not effect the quality of piuctures, its just annoying until you realize that it is a hopeless battle to keep the LCD clean.Other than that, it is terrific. I immediately purchased a Sandisk 32 meg compactflash card, and have since ordered a 128 mb card .... Battery life is long (I do use the power save mode, which is not on by default).A few tips. Once you experience digital photography you'll discover that, just like videos, things work best without flash unless you absolutely need it. Also, this does have a limited telephoto power with just a 2x optical lens - not a problem for me, but you need to know what you want (if you want much more than 2X, I think you should look at an SLR model).Buy this one, its a great value.
With 6-color Photo Inks and up to 5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi, Epson was well on their way to surpassing HP's dominance in the marketplace. But then they stopped short of a true all-in-one and omitted stand alone fax capabilities. Without this feature how is this any better than just having a printer and a scanner that focus and excel at their given functions? Faxing is such an integral part of a home office that anything less falls short and forces our hand to buy another HP.
I can't recall exactly when I bought this SD card, but I use it in my point and shoot Canon Elph as well as my Nikon D80. I shoot anything from random everyday pictures to weddings. I've never had a problem with a SanDisk SD card.
This is my first leap into DSL and my own Wi-Fi. I sat down and installed both, expecting a long, drawn-out "simple" installation. Well, it worked immediately! No problems at all accessing the internet from a Hard-wired old HP notebook, or from the Averatec or the Gateway notebooks elsewhere in the house. If it works outa the box with no phone calls or internet searches, it has my vote!
I bought this item after a bad experience with an ADS Technologies card (see my review for that one) that did not work. At first I was hesitant to shell out the cash for the Adaptec, but I was so desperate to find a USB2.0 PCMCIA card that did NOT require an AC adapter.I have an HP Pavilion ZT1180 notebook, running XP Home SP2. Older, but a great notebook. The biggest drawback of my notebook is the lack of USB 2.0 ports (they are all USB 1.1). I needed a card that I could use with my 802.11 SuperG usb dongle and did NOT require an AC adapter. What's the point of being wireless if you still have to plug in the card!The card is basically Plug and Play. I popped it into my notebook and it was rarin' to go (after the usual XP prompts to detect drivers, etc). I did not need to run the included CD-ROM, nor did I need to go to the Adaptec website for updated drivers. XP Home SP2 had the drivers for it. The card was able to support and provide enough power for my wireless USB dongle like a pro and I was able to surf at 108 mbps! I am EXTREMELY pleased with this card. I have not pushed the card by trying to install another usb device that would require power. There is a jack for an AC adapter, but no adapter was included with the product. You could probably pick one up easily at a Target or Radio Shack if necessary.I have to say that it is worth the price (hence 5 stars) because of the power issue. Similar cheaper no-name or generic brand cards aren't capable of providing enough juice to power a simple USB dongle.
I loved this camera until after the warranty ran out. The tape got stuck and would not eject. I had to send it in and pay for a repair. No biggie I thought, it's a complex piece of equipment, these things happen. it was fixed and worked like new. Although i use my iPhone video and my flip video camera for daily needs, I use imy Canon Elura for specific needs.I recently used it and wouldn't you know it, after 1 day (no drops or rough handling) the new tape I put into it got stuck. it's the same eject problem from before! I did a search on Google and it appears many folks have the same problem.Canon needs to ensure that the tape eject is reliable and not prone to problems before I would buy another one.
After trying a few different radios, including the Grundig Yacht Boy 400PE, this one is still the best. FM reception is un-equaled by any other radio I have, plus very good AM and SW sensitivity. Many more features than the YB400. Very decent sound from the speaker and superb sound from a good pair of headphones. The Yacht Boy might sound a little better (the speaker is at least twice the size), but I still love playing with this little gem.There are characteristics about all radios that each individual would like to have in their ideal radio and you can read a few of those in the other reviews. However, I personally can't think of anything I wish were different about this radio, other than I wouldn't take it to the beach and expose it to the salt air. Otherwise, it goes everywhere. It's also the radio I use most often in the house. And for the price you can get it for, it's more than worth it.I guess instead of just repeating a lot of what has already been written, I'll just say I've bought three!
What a failed product! I wanted to control my equipments in a closed cabinets. The sole reason I bought this X10 is for this purpose. However, when the door is closed, the receiever CAN NOT receive any signal from the Transmitter!! It just simply does not work for the equipment in the closet.
Very nice hd and amazing screen resolution. Wonderfu because I got it fo $1_47.60
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR CamerasWorks great! Super quiet autofocus. Can achieve very shallow DOF.
I bought three of these for gifts and planned to preload them with family photos. I have Windows XP. The CD that you load only offered Vista or the program for a Mac. I called Coby and they said that it shouldn't be the case as it advertised that it works with Windows XP. They had me open two of them to check. They then suggested that I return them. I am hoping that Amazon will let me send them back even though they are opened. I can only assume that Coby is switching to Vista only for the PC but hasn't revised any of the instructions or promotional material. How disappointing!
I bought one of these at the same time I got my new Nikon D2X about a month before I left on a trip. I'm really glad I brought my charger, as I only got one use out of the battery. It didn't last anywhere near as long as the original Nikon battery that was purchased at the same time. Avoid making my mistake, spend the extra $$ to get the real thing. This version isn't worth it, even if they were offering it for 1/10 the price of the Nikon version.
I really didn't think that I wanted to spend this much money on a digital camera. I'm just an amateur who enjoys photography. I tried the Digital Rebel, Olympus E-500, Nikon D-50 and D-40: these were all fine cameras, but they still seemed lacking to me. I thought that the Canon EOS-30D was terrific with it's 5fps, build quality, and numerous options, but the price was still too steep. After mulling it over long and hard, I decided to spend even more money and get the D200. This is a camera that I won't feel is lacking for a very long time. It's at the sweet spot of the price/performance curve: after this point, I think that diminishing returns begin unless you're a professional who relies on their camera for a living. I am most impressed with the exposure meter and the LCD review screen: it seems to get exposures correct much more often than the other cameras that I've tried. I spent a lot of time changing settings on the other cameras to get the right exposure, but the D200 gets it right most of the time in Programmed Auto! The LCD screen accurately shows the picture that was taken; whereas, the other cameras' screens would show different results than would ultimately appear on my monitor or in print. One more great feature that the Canon EOS-30D didn't have is Auto ISO: this is awesome, and it works great!I suggest that every newbie to this camera go to Ken Rockwell's site and download his free D200 user's guide: he explains the camera and all of its settings in straightforward language. He tells you how he configures his D200 and why he configures it that way. I found the manual much easier to comprehend after reading his guide. He also has a wealth of other info about the D200 and photography in general (such as how to use histograms), and it's all free.The quality of this camera makes me "feel" like a better photographer: it inspires confidence. I love this camera.
I purchased these based on the fact that regular buds don't stay put in my ears, especially during movement. These are very comfortable and very stylish looking. The inline volume adjuster is nice. But...the one thing that disappointed me was the bass. Or lack thereof. Dynamic bass response is what it cliams on the package. Not. Overall, except for that, they are really good.
I have the 256MB version and it's great. I just have a minor issue with portability. It's small size means you can fit it anywhere, true, but forget about a wristband, keychain, or shirt pocket. For one, the wristband that it comes with is useless unless you love knots. It is merely a piece of string that you have to tie into a knot yourself. There is no keyring and nowhere to clip one onto it. It also doesn't have a clip for, say, a shirt pocket. The cap tends to come off more easily than other products, too.It's fast, small, durable, and looks good, but if you plan on easily carrying it in your shirt pocket or with your keys, don't get this one.
I ordered a power adapter for my daughter's Toshiba notebook. The order process was easy, the item was delivered promptly, and it worked seemlessly replacing the old power adapter.
Now. this works.. so far, with my fingers twisted.. I like it so far, but it is hard or impossible to adjust the mic with a laptop speaker system, you have to use the headset.. otherwise there is so much feedback you cannot use the mic.. that said, its a good unit, great picture quality,... now to find something to replace those worthless lifecam 3000 units from microsoft..
this is a really good deal a 32 mb card for a low price and it's a good quality card. The fact that it's a hercules 3d prophet told me that it would be a good card. i've seen other hercules cards and this one to me is a steal for it's low price and still a 32 mb card. i've seen other cards that tell you they're good but they don't say what they mean. if you were looking for a bargain and a good card you should go for this one.
I'm a college student and have been using the, RCA PR3538R Micro-Cassette Recorder for the past year. It works great and the audio picks up well. I do sit in the first row. I would recommend this product.
The Bose line of DVD players seems to have some sort of filter that removes the closed caption signal. Even if a DVD is encoded with it, you won't be able to access it on your television. This has turned into a very expensive mistake for me.The sound is fabulous; deep bass and great spacing. Video is good -&gt; great. But for those of us who need CC, it's a poor choice.(Note: CC is different from subtitles; if a DVD has subtitles -- such as &quot;English for the Hearing Impaired&quot; as a choice -- you will be able to use that.)
I bought this card reader because almost no other readers have a back entry slot. Even though it looks wide, it's not, and it even fits in the front panel USB port of my car stereo. It's very flat too and easy to slip into your pokcet. It is also very solid.
I go through keyboards like mad. It's my job. I've been using one form of ergonomic keyboard or another for many, many years. They are getting hard to find. So hard, that I went without one for a couple of years while living in Europe because I couldn't find anyone to ship it to me. So, I got very used to using small keyboards. I'm actually having trouble typing on this because of that. BUT, that is my problem, not the keyboard.This is my favorite style of all the ergonomic keyboards. The wrist rests at the front are perfect for starting the hands in the healthy position that they should be in. The keys are quiet and easy to reach.I like this one so well that I'm going to order 3 more to keep on hand for the future.
For 6 months I poured over all of the gps units available out there...garmin, magellan, navigon, etc. and ultimately decided to go with the TomTom as it seemed to have both the good price and the high quality of product I was searching for. I'm a frequent traveler for work and for pleasure and I thought this device would be a handy tool for navigating and finding nearby restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, etc.I just bought the TomTom about 2 weeks ago and was able to figure out how to use it straight out of the box. It has been a very easy to use and surprisingly has more features than I originally anticipated. One feature I've especially liked are the itinerary planning. If I am going to say my hotel and then to a restaurant and then to a bar I can set all of those 3 points as an itinerary and it will navigate me to each one in that order without having to enter in each destination as I need to go to them.I've used it in large cities and in rural areas with excellent results. Occasionally it will give you a roundabout way to get somewhere, but you'll certainly get there.Overall, for the price this unit simply cannot be beat.
I had problems installing this product in my computer, but not because of the product itself. Make sure that your computer's on-board sound has a cd-audio expansion jack. Mine didn't, so I had to go buy a new sound card ($12). Not a big deal. Otherwise, the video quality on the screen is great... a bit grainy at full screen, but would be fine from across the room. You shouldn't sit that close to a full TV anyway (right mom?). This card is definitely worth every penny you'd pay for it. It's easy to install, easy to setup and the software is pretty much idiot proof. I think you would probably get a better picture from a more expensive card, but this is more than enough for the vast majority of users. Save the money unless you're a very picky person.
These binoculars are a great value. Excellent low light viewing and nice crisp clear images. Some on here are saying they are impossible to hold still. That is false. I have no problem with them. It's a matter of experience. If this had been the first lens or binocular I had ever tried to use I would be shaky too. Give it a little time and most anyone will be able to use them with no problems. A little practice will give great results.Fantastic bins for the price.
It has a great picture, and there are enough ports to connect up to 8 items (dvd, sound system, game console, computer, etc). I bought this to go with my HD-DVD player (also toshiba), and was surprised that there were no codes for HD-DVDs in the manual. Also, there's no way to search for the code on the remote. So even though I have two toshiba products, I still have to use 2 remotes. But overall it is a very good product.
its a really good camera.. very user friendly.. it light, small and practicalbut when consider buying a camera you should think about the zoom it has thats the only thin i would actually upgrade.. i mean it has a good zoom but when comparing with another canon i have i would have gotten one with moreit really depends what your gonna use it for.. apart from that i higjly recomend it..
Amazon features this adapter as an accessory for the D-40 Zoom camera. However, it is described as an AC adapter for Olympus cameras that use four AA batteries.This is interesting because the D-40 only uses two AA batteries. Is the wrong accessory being offerred with this camera???? I'd be extra careful.
I live in Littleton and wanted the Denver HD channels. We have one of these antennas in every room and each one works great. Since it is an antenna, moving it around to find the right location will take a few minutes.
My 5 year old loves these and loves to hide away in areas of the house and see if i can find her by way of these toys. I can't really comment on the battery life as they are new, but they are loads of fun. It was a little tricky to learn how to use them at first, but if i had just read the instructions it would have been a lot easier. :)
I already own this exact trackman which I bought for work at best buy. I needed one at home, so this one looked perfect and was a good price (and I got it with free shipping). Note that the grey ball is actually red (also just like the one I have at work). That was nice.One thing that worried me was that when I first opened and began using the trackman that it didn't work all that well. At work I could spin the ball pretty good and the one I bought would kind of stick. You couldn't spin it to move more and faster at all. However, this was the case only for maybe a half hour to an hour. By the end of the night I forgot it wasn't working well until I stopped to think about it. So ya, pretty disappointed actually at first but then delightfully surprised. It works great.
worked great - I have rather small new win 8 touch screen laptop (love it, Asus 11.6)... I use it a great deal on the arm of &#34;my chair&#34; which is leather and the fans going into that wasn't great for the laptop, nothing drastic... but warm enough for me to look for solutions to keep it cool. this does not raise it too high at all (I was afraid it might) and is perfect, except when I scooted my laptop closer to me or further away the &#34;stand/pad&#34; didn't go with it - and I obsessively kept typing away not realizing till a bit later that my fan area was down under the raised place. Anywho, grabbed some Velcro - put a slice on the laptop lip under the front edge, and a bit on the front edge of the stand... and now they move together when I squirm and get comfy depending on what I am doing on-line. But I can also very easily remove the laptop when I want to do something else with it.
This is not a bad camera at all. The only problem we have with it is that once you push the button to take the picture it takes too long for the camera to actually take the picture. We have kids and when we want to take a picture we want the picture when we push the button because otherwise you miss the action. It has a lot of great features but it didn't work for us. Like I said before, it is a great camera which is why I gave it a four star review.
They came packaged 50 to a package. I had to discard 10 because of the tabs that hold the top in place being broken. They are very fragile and I guess you get what you pay for.
Pros: cheap, should protect the player if dropped.Cons: I bought a case expecting a belt clip, and none was included. It's also fairly bulky.I guess I can't complain for the money. I'd return it, but it would probably cost more than I'd gain.
I feel that these are comfortable for my son. He would complain about the ear buds and as I worry about listening to music too loudly, I appreciate the sound level control on these.
I disregarded the extremely negative reviews about the 702B here and purchased the monitor anyway. Other information resources provided much higher unilateral marks. Additionally, I have years of experience with ViewSonic and have never had a poor one.The monitor arrived and was installed. There were no dead pixels and it functioned perfectly out of the box, even before the drivers were installed. The monitor itself is very attractive and imagery colors vivid and sharp. I have noted no ghosting at all. The refresh rate appears to satisfy the most video intensive and demanding games my grandkids enjoy.I did, however, determine that matching my video card resolution to the 702b optimum native resolution(1280x1024) enhances a game's appearance and performance substantially. Our preferred resolution setting(1024 X 768) produces absolutely no problems with other applications and is not an issue. It only takes a few moments to make the change and is well worth the effort, rest assured. Onboard controls are adequate for critical adjustments. The default brightness was a bit high, but that was because the video card had been adjusted for the original monitor. A quick tweak on the card control panel resolved the minor problem immediately, adding even more richness and depth to the color and contrast. I strongly recommend that you synchronize your video card with the monitor to achieve maximum viewing pleasure.A wonderful key feature is the full 90+ degree tilt ability of the screen structure. Too many of the monitors offered these days are on a fixed pedestal. This feature is important for use in a room where light variations and glare may occur. The 702b has no height adjustment, but the one they chose as standard is ideal. It is not as defined as my 19" Sony, but it didn't cost $700 either.I purchased the unit for a Dell 8100 that I retired to our beach home, replacing a bulky 17" CRT monitor. The 702B is a terrific value, yet does not compromise quality for that advantage. Many visitors at our second home comment about the fine images the 702b produces, thus this opinion is shared by others as well. So, I am a happy camper responding to the mixed bag of reviews here at Amazon. I hope it provides others with additional insight before making a purchase decision.
I bought it as a backup for my canon SD500. But it never works. For the first time I thought because the charger's problem, so I put it back in charger again for another 12 hours. But that only proved it's battery's problem. It may support browse several (not more than 10)pictures. But you never expect it can take one shoot.The only comment is, totally a junk!
I was almost discourged from buying this device by the other reviews posted, but I'm glad I wasn't. Few things have performed as advertised as well as this one. I've had it two months, traveled with it, and it has done all I asked.It is quite as sturdy as I would expect. I had no difficulty at all in installing it. For me, it is well worth the price.
The best I've had. I'm a little hard of hearing, and this is fine for me. The OUTGOING and INCOMING volume controls work very well. Nobody has complained about backround noise or voice quality on the other end...unlike my bluetooth, even driving on the highway. I've had it for a couple of months...still works great! Highly recommended. Inexpensive, too.
Excellent Product, Great Condition, Super Low Price! Seller was very communicative, answering all of my questions in a prompt and courteous manner. Not only was the seller conscientious, integritous, and respectful throughout all of our correspondences, but he went far above and beyond what was required of him. I would recommend this seller, without reservation, to anyone. A++, and then some.
This case is very well made, lots of room and compartments to carry batteries, filters, etc. However, the case is not "Micro" as the name would suggest. It's quite hefty and a little over-sized to carry just a power zoom camera, such as the Canon SX10 which I own. This case is big enough to fit the SX10 and an external flash unit, for example, though this bag is really not quite big enough for a full size DSLR. As for ease of use, this case has a kind of flap on the inside of the lid that needs to be wiggled into position every time in order to close the zipper -- not so well-designed (great weather-proofing, but clunky to use). So, if you need to carry just the camera, and extra batteries and card, I highly recommend the Case Logic DCB-66, which I also own. That thing is just the right size and has a much more practical design (see my review for that product).
Nice and simple little camera with REALLY GOOD sensitivity. Works really well for my wife.
This laptop backpack is an excellent choice for executives who like to carry a backpack. The design is simple and the black color gives it a professional look. The backpack itself is sleek and slim, with enough room for a laptop, a few files, and some other essentials. The bag holds its form very well. All in all, a great product.
For the price, you can't beat this board. I have 512MB DDR, AMD 1800XP processor, ATI 8500DV all in one (AGP 4X),a 40 and 200 GB HDU (The 200 GB is for recording TV only). Also a 52X CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW. I am running Microsoft XP Home. This board has USB 2.0 front and back, 100Base-T NIC, 5.1 sound and more. If your on a budget, this is the one! I have a home network and am connected to the Internet using a DSL service.
very nice addition to my collection, i use it for my times of low light (duh), but the one thing i will say is to just carry some extra batteries (name brand, do not skimp), because if flashing this baby a lot, it will kill batteries in under an hour, and dont spend time or gamble people's memories on waiting a little longer for that &#34;flux capacitor&#34; to charge, you may just miss a moment and you cannot go &#34;back in time&#34; to do it over again.
I had this camera for about 5 months when the lens jammed. I thought the camera was a goner but eventually I was able to fix it myself. About 6 months after that I wasn't as lucky. I got the dreaded error message. The screen of death hasn't disappeared since, no mater how many times I try to troubleshoot the camera.When the camera was in working condition, it was pretty decent. The pictures are pretty good. Not remarkable, but sufficient for a novice. The video is very poor quality - grainy and remember there is no sound, so a lot of the tings that you want to videotape are going to be useless taped with this camera.If I was certain that my camera's death was one instance out of many, I'd even go as far as to recommend this camera to others, but from what I had read over the Internet, this is a common problem for Nikon 4600. Do yourself a favor and buy another camera, if you want it to last to its two-year anniversary.
It has a mechanical problem. After a few months, I have not been able to eject the disk. Also, it has a software problem as well. When you want to burn a CD or DVD, the driver does not recognize the blank CD or DVD that has been inserted (my OS is Windows XP). I did not expect these kinds of problems with Sony.
Bought it over 2 years ago and it has worked every time I've needed to use it.And it was cheap.No complaints here.
I bought this for my son to go with his mp3 player that he got for Christmas. What a find! We were totally impressed with it's output and I have not heard one complaint from him regarding it. For such a small piece of equipment, it kicks out some noise. Couldn't beat the price either...
GarbageLike the other negative reviews here .the sucker didn't last more than 4 to 6 months then all the sudden it started to freeze 1st I thought it was a heat issue but it wasn't I also update the firmware still no help. No matter what kind of media or even retail movies I used still no help. AVOID AT ANY COST .Philips 3 months warranty only means the player is build to last between 6 to 8 months only .try the Pioneer Divx player(...)
I've owned these for four months now and have used them multiple times a week, and they're still as good as they were when I bought them.The sound quality isn't amazing, but it's definitely good enough...which at this price, is probably what you're looking for. They're comfortable, even after wearing them for several hours straight, or after having to put them in and take them out repeatedly throughout the day.I highly recommend these for anyone looking for inexpensive earbuds - unless you're an audiophile, or you're the type of person that thinks that for something to be quality, it can't be the cheapest option out there. I'm sure there's some $75 earbuds out there that sound 11% better than these!
Headphones are great, but I realized that the Bose sound canceling headphones might be worth the price as my sister sits next to me complaining about the volume. All of the 5 star reviews are accurate except that you will disturb your neighbors out in public.
I purchase these for the older gentlemen I work with and they love them. After a couple of years some of the letters begin to stick so I've had to purchase replacements, but they're still worth it!
I was very please that this product arrived fast. I was replacing all the batteries for my home alarm and thought I would use and equivalent instead of the original as I replace the batteries every year. To my surprise these weren't equivalents they were saft batteries. A deal indeed.
Good sound quality. Good working distance. I bought a refurbished one for $30. It worth the money.Still, there are something can be improved.1. Little bit background noise.2. If the headphone can automatically turn off will be great. Because sometimes, I forgot to turn off the headphone and the battery ran out.3. If the headphone is rechargeable will be more convenient.
This lens was recommended to me by a photographer whose talents I admire greatly. Sure, it cost a lot, but it is still cheaper than a lot of other lenses I want. My arsenal includes some very highly rated lenses, but this one is the one I enjoy most when wanting another perspective on a subject or scene.In simple layman's terms, the lens gives me everything I expected and more. Sharp, clean wide angle shots. It hasn't let me down yet and I have no regrets that I bought it.
After yet another frustrating episode with an older Epson inkjet printer, I picked this little fella up on sale.If you just need clean, crisp, black and white printing, this is a good choice. I have had no operating concerns with it - it does what it claims to do. It isn't the fastest out there, it doesn't have the best resolution for graphics, but for my needs it is perfect.Over the long haul, you're looking at a cost-per-page of between three and four cents, which I assume is about average.It has separate drum and toner units (a good thing), it is relatively small and unobtrusive, simple enough to be attractive without being in any way stunning.I give it five stars not because this is an outstanding product, but because it does its job competently without making any excessive claims about itself. Depending on your budget, you may well prefer another printer.I use the printer mainly for professional productivity, and given my needs I expect to continue to use it for quite some time.
Be careful with your money, especially if you're using a Mac! Here are things to look out for.The HP all-in-ones can be ink hogs! I've had an all-in-one for a bit over a year (an earlier version of this same model) and I've spent more on cartridges than I did on the printer! And this is with the low ink use settings--draft quality and light ink density for printing and fast printing, lighter setting for copying. It's far more costly than laser printers to use and more costly than printers such as Epsons that use separate cartridges for each color. (It's disturbing to trash or recycle a cartridge that still has ink in it.) I never thought twice about what I was printing with a laser printer, but with the HP, one often has a nagging concern that what they're printing will use too much ink or avoiding high quality printing/copying. Fortunately, the one thing the HP does well is text quality even at relatively low ink settings.Adding to the hassles are the frequent cartridge changes! Part of the problem is that HP downsized their cartridges (you can get a larger capacity color, but not a black ink one). I am not a heavy printer or copier, but at least every two months I have to change the cartridge. Which means extra buying trips or waits for online ordering (note also: the HP wastes lots of ink simply printing its alignment page!). Does this unit take more than a 15ml black ink cartidge, preferably 45ml+?The software/drivers are notoriously flaky on the Mac. I've upgraded them several times, always using the latest version, and HP still hasn't fixed them. In fact, things have gotten worse. Several times a week, the drivers lose contact with the printer preventing all printing. (This is under OS X, Jaguar.) When that happens, I figured out several things to try (HP support/manuals didn't help), which sometimes work, but often don't. Many times, the only thing that will get the printing working again is restarting the computer. And, at least one time, that didn't work either!A big gotcha with my unit is that it won't print any closer than .56&quot; from the bottom of the paper. What a drag! It limits cramming notes, outlines, or an overhead on a printed page. This affects copying, too. We've ruined many a copy as the bottoms are cut off!I have spent days trying to print photos. HP's directions (print and online) simply aren't up to the job. After much experimentation, and thanks to some Kodak directions that I had to adapt, I got photos to work, but only by using photo paper that has detachable borders, and determining very precise oddball margin numbers.All-in-one units are wonderful things (it's really convenient having a copier, fax, and scanner in the house), but I will never buy an HP printer or unit again. We just got a free C84 Epson and it is dramatically faster, prints borderless photos, is quieter, and simply works better. We're now looking into an Epson all-in-one and will donate the HP somewhere (although we really hate to saddle anyone with it!).
these speakers hit pretty hard when all speakers in car work, if there not they will not sound right, but Ive had them for 2 months and working great..i am gonna be getting an amp hooked to them soon ill give feedback on how that works out....but highs, mids, and bass all decent and led lights work great so far...this were the only ones available at the time i bought them so idk about the others.and you don't need a separate power source for led :-) but then it works all the time cant shut led off
The QuickStart is very easy to follow and walks you through a brief tutorial using the Simulation mode of the GPSMAP 76S. I'm already somewhat familiar with use of a handheld GPS, but by no means an expert. I took the GPS out for a spin and did a bit of geocaching. Most of the sites were in open areas with little to no tree cover, though one site was in a wooded area with snow on the ground. The unit worked very well. The screen resolution is crisp and easy to read, though a bit small for my aging eyes. The interface is very easy to learn. A bit more intuitive than other units I've used.I wasn't sure I'd like the buttons being above the display but it didn't bother me once I started to use the GPS. The screen is large enough that it's not covered by my hand when punching buttons. I was able to use it one-handed with no problem, using my thumb to press buttons. I didn't find this to be as easy when using an etrex Vista. Couldn't see the screen when hitting the buttons.I've used the GPS with Mapsource and data acquired from EasyGPS and geocaching.com. I used EasyMPS to convert data to work with the mapping software. I purchased a serial-to-USB adaptor since my laptop has no serial port. All work together flawlessly.Finally, I had a few questions about the unit and reception so I fired off an email to customer support at Garmin. The next day I received an email that was over one page in length, answering all of my questions, explaining a few things about GPS performance that I was not aware of, and then some. Very impressive customer service.I bought this unit to hold me over till Garmin releases the GPSMAP 60CS. I may end up hanging on the GPSMAP 76S, too.
This is the best DVD player I've purchased. I've owned a Panasonic and Sony DVD and this one outperforms in function and image quality and most of all, access speed. For those of you who has problems with this player, I'd suggest checking the owners manual to get the right setting so that you are not displaying the wrong mode and have no picture, etc. This player has worked flawlessly for me and at this price, you can't go wrong. 80% of the features on here you will not get by spending $100 on a Sony or Panasonic. Having said that, this is what you do..........."add to cart" ! "check out" ! "enjoy" !
Summary: I've been shooting the Nikon d40 since 2007, as a somewhat "serious" amateur. It has proven to be a decent DSLR overall, and terrific for the price. I do mostly casual portraits, outdoor/landscape and vacation shots. I've taken thousands of d40 shots and learned a lot. As of 2009, experienced shooters should view the d40 as a good backup camera, while beginners should really be considering the new d3000 instead.Where I'm coming from:I was shooting a 35mm Nikon N2020 from 1986 into the early 2000's (I'm too lazy for film anymore, but I still believe I was getting my best pictures with film).I then switched to digital point and shoot, but after a couple years I missed my old 35mm SLR -- the image quality and great colors that came from film and the feel of using a "real" camera. I finally sprung for the d40 based on low cost and good reviews. (If you've been to Ken Rockwell's site, you already know how much he likes his d40). After 2 years the d40 is still my trusty camera, and I've gotten *much* more than my money's worth (I paid $450 back in '07). But make no mistake, my best N2020 shots are better than my best d40 shots!Pros:(all well known)1. Practical. Reliable. Easy to operate.2. Small and Lightweight for a DSLR (ideal for long hikes, but still much bulkier than any point-and-shoot)3. Inexpensive.Cons:1. (Well known) The d40's automatic exposure often works poorly. You really need to learn to adjust exposure (by some trial and error), or you'll probably be disappointed with many of your pictures. From what I have read about the d3000 (e.g. Rockwell's site), it is much better at autoexposure and also features a special guide mode for the first-time DSLR owner. If this is as good as it looks, it means the d3000 has dethroned the d40 for beginning photographers.2. (Surprising) Small and Lightweight. Yes, I also listed this as a "pro", but honestly my hands are a little too big for the d40. The controls and buttons are close together, which many people love, but for me, the d40 (or other small Nikon DSLRS like the d40x / d60 / d3000) is just too compact! Also, while the near weightlessless is often a virtue, it's so light it tends to flop around as I carry it around on the strap.... Now I'm looking at stepping up to the d90 (or its successor). But I'm sure my d40 will stay around as that trusty backup for a long time.
It is not a bad system for the buck! The good and the bad!The Good: It is like a small tower and compact where it will fit in many places, it has good quality sounds, capable of making it into surround sound, it has a good remote control, and lastly your able to connect the digital cable to your DVD player and have great sounds from a movie.The Bad: I don't like the CD changer how it was made, it should have been a dual cassette player/recorder, and the equalizer is not bad but could have been better.
I've had a pair of these for about six months. They are reasonably comfortable and do a decent job of noise cancellation. What I do not like about them is that when you engage noise-cancelation, the sound quality is reduced noticeably. With noise cancellation off the sound is decent, with it on, it is muddy, slightly distorted, and flat. It is ok for listening to audio books, but not music. I'm actually looking for another pair to replace these because of this issue.
Bought this bag and am returning it.Pros:-Configurable interior compartments.-Design is OK. Not super stealth but pretty inconspicuous.-Fairly large front pouch for accessories.-Easy to get to camera.-Roomy.Cons:-Too easy to get to camera/equipment. Even when shut as tight as possible, you can easily reach in from the side and grab your camera. This was the deal breaker for me. I can just see water/dust making it's way into the main compartment.-Almost no padding on the top cover (where your LCD is facing up).-Kinda cheap build quality. OK for the price but the materials definitely seemed kinda cheap to me.-Loud velcro closure on for main compartment. A negative if you want to open this bag in a quiet area.I would not recommend this bag and am surprised that it has so many good reviews.
Affordable HDMI cables. Not much one can complain about for the price. They do appear to be gold plated as shown, though I doubt for the price they actually are. If you are needing cheap HDMI cables then this is what you need. If you dont care to spend 30.00 on others go ahead, personally I dont see a performance difference between these and more expensive store buys.
Just thought I'd give props to this terrific, affordable little mouse, which has served me faithfully without glitch or issue for 3 years. Don't spend a ton on a "full size" mouse; I use this with my laptop and plan to use it with my new Mac Mini. It doesn't feel small at all; it's not teeny weeny like you sometimes see; it's barely smaller (to me) than a regular mouse, and it's attractive, reliable and has never had one issue. Very recommended. Would happily buy again.
This case fits small devices, like digital voice recorders and possibly ipod nano. It provides holes for headphones, etc., but does not allow access to the screen or buttons.
About me-- First time DSLR owner (canon t2i). Got this lens as the first lens instead of kit lens. Since i am a newbie to DSLR photography my review is not going to give you too much technical detail. However this may help someone who wants to get some basics about this lens and deciding between kit lens vs. better quality lensPros-- Excellent portrait photos- Great bokeh , stunning quality.- Amazing low light photography. Fixed aperture of F1.4 gets the maximum light for the photos hence a great low light lens.- Easy focusing, USM (ultra sonic motor) makes focusing silentCons-- Remember, this lens has no zoom option, has a fixed focal range of 50mm. But if you crop the image you get a good quality result- Ok day time photos, but I have taken some great pics especially in the shade- Pricey $350 but you can save and use at least $100 to $150 if you do not get the kit lens and just the DSLR body- I guess these kind of lenses do not come with IS, but sometimes I feel the images may get blurry if your hands are not steady. But IS may not be essential i suppose with a fixed focal range and fixed aperture lensConclusion-- Although this lens is awesome but I feel for your first lens you may want to consider Canon 15-85 mm (F3.5-5) IS USM lens which will give you a greater zoom range, USM, IS, wide angle ability minus the fixed aperture option. I am considering this lens but it is expensive, so may be in the next few months. From most of the amazon reviews I think one should not get the kit lens and mix and match the body with better quality lenses. I feel most of the people eventually end up ditching/selling the kit lens and go for an upgraded lens, so why not get an upgraded lens at the time when you buy the camera.
We had bought this camera for our first Disney family trip and loved it, but some pics came out grainy in low light. Overall good digital pics to share onlinebut if you need really clear printed pics maybe look elsewhere.
This speaker system was wonderful for the price. I purchased it for my husband for Christmas and he loves it. Now mind you we are just ordinary people and just having a surround sound system is a bonus for us but for the more advanced sound people this system might be too novice. It is a great starter set and I would reccommend it to anyone. It was relatively easy to install and we did have to buy a cheap converter connection but it delivers great sound. We will probably have to buy some longer wires to get the two side speakers behind where we sit but that is expected.
I bought this product a few weeks ago. I found that it works very well. The sound quality has worked great with the use of three different cars. I can even tune my radio to an actual radio station and this product still shines through, though i recommend using an empty station.The only problem is even though this product is brand new, there are light scratches all over the face. I guess they don't handle these very well at the factory, but it would of ended up looking like this in the future and its only noticeable if you LOOK.I totally recommend this product because of its quality and its price.
Like the aboce review, it came with old version 3.20. When I upgraded to 3.54, the audio went dead. Tried to upgrade to 4.0 but then 99 dollar fee for it. Do not buy this refurbished one, one would be much better off byung a new one...
Perhaps not as dense a black as brother cartridges. Capacity seems to be OK, not sure of the count, but I'm not replacing any more often.
Just purchased the UK version of the 505V, it seems that this is a great advance on the 505 model. It has 3.3 megapixels and comes as standard with an 8Mb Memory Stick (saving up to 118 640 x 480 images). I have owned a Mavica camera for the past 2 years and felt that with advancing imaging technology now was the time to change - a decision which has been confirmed as being right by the increased quality of pictures I have achieved already (28 dots per inch on Mavica to 72 on 505V).Sony have a great range of accessories specifically for the 505 and 505V models; including USB Memory Stick hubs and specially designed carry cases.Whilst the camera quality is terrific, don't expect the same from the Sony Europe online ordering site - they lost my order for $350 worth of accessories and I had to re-order by telephone 4 days later.Just can't wait for the UK weather to improve to take some more great shots.
Great device. Perfect size to carry around and use to have those tunes that keep you going when you're working out.
This unit did not work correctly out of the box. It would not graph a thing. The screen was blank, but would give me a digital depth reading. I called Humminbird and they sent me a new transducer. This did not work either. In the meantime my right cursor stopped working. So, in the middle of the 2 week fishing season that I look forward to all year, I sent the whole unit back to them priority mail and they got it in 36 hours. They took 2 days to work on it and then shipped it back FedEX..... I got it 8 days later (12 total days out of service). I opened up the box and tested it. They did not even touch the head. It still had all the old settings, the right cursor still did not work and there were little flecks of salt by the connector that were there when I sent it in. On top of that, they included a USED transducer with it. So, my review would be simple. This unit does not work and their service department is not capable of fixing it.
When my daughter asked me to buy her one Ipod, I was really impressed about all the features that it offered.But when we received it....we got disapointed since the product only brings one installation CD for recording music but not for recording videos....not only that! I have spent more money trying to load videos in her Ipod.The reasons of my dissapointement is that when Apple offers a product it should have included all kind of software to be able to load her favorites videos into her Ipod Video, and Ipod does include any other software rather than the installation CD. On the other hand I believe that electronics products are always improving in technology so that they are easy to handle by kids, this is not the case. My 8 years daugther is frustated trying to understand why she needs other software not sold by Apple in order to be able to convert and load videos into her $300 Ipod!
The DEI 530T was simple to install the instructions where very clear to understand. I am over all very happy with it.
I wanted a bar grill for a 12" sub. You have to put it together from the 6 parts with the screws provided, a couple of the predrilled and threaded holes had pieces of metal in them and that provided a bit of difficulty to put it together, but it ended up being fine. I wanted to protect the bottom of my sub and the sides and you can either install this horizontal or vertical, so I put it on almost a 45 degree angle, it protects things from sliding into the bottom of the rubber on the sub and keeps back packs/boxes, etc off the sides and cone of the sub. I put it on as tight as I could and it does not rattle at all, thats the first reason I wanted a simple bar grill. Overall, great investment to protect your sub. I'm very pleased I bought it
The finest sub-500 34mm camera I have ever handled. I adore my Maxxum 5. The Alpha mount system is fantastic (has been applied to a new series of DSLRs from Sony). Plenty of nice lenses available for the platform, too.It is unfortunate that Minolta is no longer producing cameras. I really loved their system and innovation. The fact that they aren't in the business is the only drawback.I paid $490-something for mine back in 2002, and have used it a lot. It was well-worth the money then, and is well worth the dramatically lower cost now.
This product is very ez to setup and get going. However, I have run into a few problems with it and Linksys has a very very weak web site for support and help. Using PC anywhere makes the whole LAN hiccup and can only be fixed by resetting or powering down the router. Also, enabling a port for the a SQL server made the client access to the internet disappear. There needs to be more support for this crafty product. As more and more people move to a home network, the questions will arise, and Linksys needs to have the replies and resolve. This is a good product, however, it is a little buggy.JOHN CORIA
Simply put, the title above says it all. We have waited and waited for more features for less $$$ and it has paid off. The 10X OPTICAL zoom makes all other 3x's totally obsolete, the camera is extremely easy to use, and takes pictures with quality that shock us. The docking station that recharges the batteries while we are downloading the pics is great. The only drawback we can come up with is that the software is not as awe inspiring as the camera, it is very basic, although very easy to learn and use.
When something seems to good to be true(the very low price), it usually is. The first hint was the lack of serial numbers on both adapters(I bought two). The second was when the installation software, WN511B_setup_v7.1_230-1037-13.exe, downloaded from Netgear per the instructions supplied with the adapters did not recognize the adapters at all and did not install either of them. The GENUINE Netgear WG511v2 adapter that I had hoped to replace with these did install properly and functions fine so there is nothing amiss with the notebook.Let the buyer beware.
This Panasonic machine offers tremendous value for the price. The video and sound quality are excellent, as are the numerous features, and there is an overall sense of quality about the recorder and its workings. The machine will record to both DVD-R and DVD-RAM discs and offers high functionality in both formats. Using DVD-R, I have transferred several VHS tapes and have had no trouble viewing these on any recently manufactured DVD players. Further, users can input names for both the disc and the individual titles recorded on it. In the finalizing process for DVD-R discs, the recorder inserts chapter stops into each program at 5 minute intervals, which structures the DVD-R programs so they are very similar to those contained on standard DVD-Video discs. As for DVD-RAM, I can't heap enough praise on this format. While it (surprisingly) does not enjoy high compatibility, RAM is certainly the most versitile of the recordable DVD formats available. It is also the most expensive; however, the fact that it can be rewritten about 100,000 times offsets the higher price. DVD-RAM is nothing less than a removable hard drive. It allows for seemingly endless program editing options, such as erasing portions of programs, creating playlists, and more. The time slip feature of RAM allows the user to begin watching a program from the beginning while it is still recording or to watch an already recorded program while recording a separate program on the same disk. Other manufacturers should realize the value of the DVD-RAM format and begin the move toward higher compatibility. Nothing better currently exists in rewritable media. Outstanding.
I have owned three of these bags. I uses one every business day. When ever I travel, I will use this bag as carry-on luggage. Of course, I will usually have my laptop in the bag.Carrying the laptop in the bag every day does eventually take a toll on the carry straps and the stitching. However, the bag has performed fairly well through the Chicago winters. They have lasted an average of three years. I think this life span is fairly decent give the rigors of a daily train commute.More importantly, the layout of the bag is suitable for my use. The laptop compartment has ample padding. The base storage(where a usually put my brick and my mouse)is a good use of the bag's available space. The front internal compartment provides good organization for office materials, computer thumb drives and identification. The out pocket on the over flap gives easy secure access to critical items(such and an eyeglass case). The bag also has shoulder straps for that two mile walk from the train station to the job. These shoulder straps also come in handy when handling too many bags as you are going through airports(golf club, duffle and rolling bag). Note! This bag has an over the handle attachment for rolling luggage.
It's not a Bose or a Harmon Kardon...but for the price, it's sounds great and is handy to have at the vacation home. Thanks to all those who provided reviews and helped me make this purchase decision.
My original remote broke on my alarm, I ordered this one and my alarm was purring like a kitten again
I have previously bought other electronics from GPX, such as theportable walkman, and have discovered what lies beneath the nice looks of GPX's line of products. The GPX line of products are rarely built well, and almost every product I have bought and heard had been very cheaply made. It makes you think that it cost little to manufacture them, but they sell them for a high price. First off, on this discman, the volume is messed up; they advertise volume control in the headphones but dont be fooled; the inline volume control just makes the music even more fuzzy. The ESP button does stick out, as the editorial reviews said, and if you put it next to something often when you pick it up again it will automatically switch off. The headphones are extremely cheap. The product will not skip, which is one of the few good things about this discman. But personally, I would rather have it skip a little instead of the fuzziness the headphones deliver. The price may be good; but at the expenses a new good pair of headphones (which are a must if you want this product) are going to be, your better off just using the money to overall buy a better and more expensive discman. Even if you are on a low budget, you can still get a KOSS or Memorex discman for 40.00 and below which are far better. If you want a good quality discman KOSS or Sony are your best bet. But to be safe, I would be sure to read the editorial reviews on these types of things. The customer reviews are also very often helpfull, but I think the editorial reviews get right down to the quality of the product, as well as some customer reviews, but not all...
Excelent product. I used Kodak digital before, then I changed to another brand because price and convenience. Now, I'm enternally thankful in having a Kodak camera again. Great and easy to use.
I bought the CX-R188 primarily for the ability to tranfer recordings to my computer. The software did not work. I was not able to transfer files of more than a few minutes in length. I tried the software on multiple computers with no success. Other than this flaw (which was significant for me), the product seems to work OK.
Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)I pruchased this one as a gift. I've had mine for over a year and I love it
I wish I listened to these reviews. I bought 2, since I am a gentle person with my stuff, and each of them snapped into pieces (as described below) in just a few days. This is a shoddy product.
this product is exactly what my son wanted and need. so he could play his DS lite . Shouldn't of had to come to this site to buy it though
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO USE THIS HARDDRIVE WITH YOUR PC, YOU NEED TO BUY A FIREWIRE PIN CONECTOR THAT ONLY LAPTOPS HAVE.THE SECOND PICTURE IS WRONG IT DOESNT COME WITH A USB PORT.
I bought this drive for my G3 Macintosh. Had it installed, initialized and had everything transfered from the original 4 GB drive in about 45 minutes. (Why Maxtor says you need a Windows clone is beyond me; the drive works perfectly with the Apple driver and doesn't have the limititation some early Windows versions have for paritiion sizes).The drive is quiet and fast. Everything I expected and more: the specs on the box looked like the specs for the ATA 100 model, even though it was supposed to be ATA 66. Sure enough, the drive inside the box is the &quot;H&quot; model -- the ATA 100 version.I am completely satisfied, and will probably buy a second as a slave drive eventually.
I still use this device to work on people's computers that have Vista or lower installed. It works great with XP. It doesn't work with Win 7 however. I haven't been able to get the software to work with the adapter on 7. Maybe there is someone that has better success than I have had. The adapter is still very, very useable.
At this price I think this is the best value.I took already more than 2000 photos and more than 95% of them are amazing.I kindly recommend this camera for enthusiast people.
I had been checking out the reviews on LCD monitors. I was going to purchase a Samsung 172t, but it was replaced with the 173t which looked to have even better features. This is my first LCD monitor. The quality is stunning. Photos look great, and more important, text is super crisp and sharp. Even DVD movies look excellent on this monitor. Its a double thumbs up. Not all LCD monitors are alike. Samsung makes some of the best ones out there. You can't go wrong with this one.
I purchesed the serial cable to apply to Windows NT network (USB does not work). Cable provides reliable connection - never had a failure. Very convenient and easy to use.
THIS IS THE WORST CAMERA I'VE EVER SEEN.BAD-1. Camera design is not so comfortable. When you grip the camera, if feels like it might slip out becuase of the unbalanced weight (lens is on one side)2. Pictures are HAZY. I mean that. They're not the best quality. I would say that if you are into photography, this is not the camera you want to buy (I know this sounds weird).3. LCD does not come with a plastic cover. IT IS SO EASY TO SCRACH IT. I already have 3 or four big scratches, and maybe it's because the LCD monitor didn't come with a thin plastic cover??? I was really disappointed at Sony, for not taking the time to put a dumb cover on it.4. HARDLY ANY ZOOM. There's at least 2x.. but it's not going to get you too far. Maybe about 2 yards at the most. This camera also has a feature where you can zoom up to 7x. BUT- this feature is TERRIBLE.OVERALL, THIS IS AN EXTREMELY HAZY AND HAS SOME BAD QUALITY PICTUERS.THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER CHOICES OUT THERE. MAKE A GOOD CHOICE.
This has a good sound. I'm not sure I love the shape. I do have a different speaker system for my ipod that I use at work and I like the shape of that better but this one has a better sound. When you are close though most of them have a good sound but if you want to go across the room or use in a large room this one has the sound for that.
hello! this piece here started my home theater. yes, it likes to mess up...not all the time though. bought it at a thrift shop, years ago, because it had a record button, for 28dollars,ii think. after reading reviews, i've realized that it's not worn out! rca just had too many parties that year,maybe? mine get's picky but lately it plays great. sometimes it sticks in the middle of a movie(even brand new). tip.... when it appears stuck, hit rew then play then elapsed time! great picture badaxx sound. yes, cranky. fan? buy a quiet one! anyone got the ir booster? nymph061@yahoo.com maybe we can deal! plus, this with rca rt2390 home theater sys. and rca pro-sw100p powered sub sounds like ii spent too much... it's a wonderful experience to have this rca setup, even if cranky! thanks rca, but man ii wish the built in tuner was upgradeable to digital.....
The cord was way cheaper than buying the video and audio cords seperate. I did have to buy an extention for the audio end that connects to the computer though because it is only a foot long and I need about 14" to reach the other side of my laptop. Other than that, Great Buy!!!
Uploading photos from my digital camera to my PC with this Universal reader/writer is so easy and fast. For the price of under $..., it supports 6 different kinds of flash cards! Cool!
These are not the greatest headphones. I've had mine for years and only recently have really started using them again at a new job. I own a pair of Bose as well and of course there is no comparison. They do not perform as well as the better quality NC headphones but they are a cheaper alternative. If you are looking for something just a step above regular headphones regarding NCing then these are OK. They basically tell people you want to be left alone and in that regard provide some noise canceling.They are not good at blocking out crying babies on air planes etc. They basically muffle sound rather than cancel it out. They are the equivalent of cupping your ears with your hands.You get what you pay for.
Logitech x-230 2.1 2-Piece Dual Drive Speakers with Ported SubwooferThese were very easy to install and set up. The sound quality is excellent - above what I would have expected for this level of speaker system. For the price, it is a great investment.
I wanted the WD My Book II to back up years of pictures and DV. I read the reviews of just about every similar 1TB hard drive. Finally I selected the WD. The setup was simple, even the change from the Mac OS to Windows NTFS. The concern of the fan noise was non-existent. I've had the unit now for 3 days and everything is 100% perfect.. I'm satisfied.
I used to own a tablet PC, and found that primarily what I wanted was a device that let me get hand-written notes into my computer in a fashion easier than scanning. It seemed silly to carry around a [...]+ device for that. This device does that, and it does it inexpensively. You can convert the pages to PDF for standard storage (download from their site).My only complaint would be that this version uses A5 tablets which are hard to find in the U.S. Go for the larger tablet if you live there.If you want hand-written notes to be easily storable and sharable (in their handwritten form), then this is a great choice. Handwriting/diagram recognition is crap on all devices...so don't expect this one to be much better. I haven't bothered playing with the software much at all.
I added a wall mounted LCD TV in our master bathroom and then a few weeks later our cable company went all digital. I bought the Terk Leapfrog instead of renting another cable box. It was pretty easy to set up and the remote extender works great. We have used it a lot. The image and sound are perfect and with no interference. I am only transmitting thru one wall and only about 30 feet so that is probably not stretching the system. For my purpose it could not have worked out better.
I am very pleased with these speakers. I have them mounted outside under the soffit above my deck. I was a little concerned about outside speakers disturbing the neighbors, but with these speakers you don't have to crank them up loud in order to get a clean full sound. I don't think that you could find a better pair for the price.
At this price, what you will find essentially is two types of introductory powered subwoofers: one is built for home theater, and one is built for listening to music. And this is fine, because there are basically two types of listeners: one who mostly wants to listen to music for home parties and such, and another who mostly wants to listen to blu ray movies with high fidelity sound.The subwoofer built for music will give you that "thump, thump, thump" bumping sound you hear when listening to hip hop or pop music. At the introductory level it will have more of a "one note" sound, but will have a kick to it. The subwoofer built for home theater will give you more of a crisp sound to it, which will allow you to hear movie special effects such earthquakes, lightening, explosions, trees falling, the "wop, wop, wop" of a helicopter, etc with high fidelity. The lower the volume is the higher quality the sound will be, and at the introductory level you will not get a kick to the "thump, thump" sound in music.This Yamaha subwoofer is clearly built for home theater. Why is that? For starters it's only 100 watts, and dynamically tuned so it starts out at only 45 watts. Also, it has Servo technology, which has a feedback mechanism to give you more crisp sound. Granted, it's not particularly advanced Servo tech, but nothing else even close to it's price range has Servo. The frequency response goes all the way down to 25hz, which means it can give you a lower tone than anything else in it's price range. It also has two input jacks in the back instead of one, and is of a relatively small size. Unlike most subwoofers, it is magnetically shielded so it can be used close to a TV. It only has two types of crossover setting's, with the recommended one being at 80 hz- which is ideal for home theater (where a sub made for music has variable crossover settings because crossover will be much more involved.)This kind of explains why there are two types of reviews for this product. Some people love it and some people hate it. If you are using it to listen to Dr Dre you are going to be disappointed, and you'd be better off with Onkyo's introductory sub or maybe even Polk's. But, if you are listening to a Transformers movie on Blu Ray with a 5.1 or 7.1 sound system, you will be blown away. If you want a sub that can do both movies and music well you will need to step up in price (HSU or SVS comes highly recommended on message boards.)Also, I know this has been beaten to death but speaker placement will make a huge difference in subwoofer sound quality. Speaker placement will make or break any subwoofer because of the ways the soundwaves bounce around and can cancel each other out. Like others here, I wish it had an auto on/off feature, but it wasn't a deal breaker. I just leave it on all the time.
My computer monitor sits next to a Wireless G router which uses 2.4 G Hz frequency. It is annoying that the wave from the router is converted to an audiable noise through the headphone.
I bought this after looking rather extensively for an external keyboard that's configured similarly in size, layout, and feel to the laptops to which I've become accustomed. It fit my main criterion well - it allows me to place my mouse close to the keyboard for a more ergonomically sound desktop arrangement. Oddly, it's a little narrower than either of the laptops I use regularly and some of the keys are a bit narrow and placed in unusual locations, so it takes some adjustment. After a week or two of use, I was pretty comfortable with it, but a more typical laptop-type layout would be better and would use very little additional space. That being said, after rendering it useless by spilling liquid on it, I am satisfied enough with its overall feel and functionality to replace it with the same model.
I have had no issues with this card or problems. I have had it for two or three years now. Good price.
It's a memory card, and sure, it does its job. I bought it for my Cowon D2, and it worked seamlessly with it. I got no problems after having it for 3 days. What more can I say? It works as it should.
This product is hilariously over-priced.I've owned remote shutters for multiple cameras, and the prices just get sillier and sillier as companies try and squeeze more blood from the people who buy into their ecosystem.This one was the last straw. Go to Ebay and order a cheap, Chinese version for nine bucks. It does all the same things. Screw Panasonic.UPDATE:When I wrote this review, the remote shutter was ~$80. They've since dropped the price by $25 so it's no longer insane, but at $55 it's still quite expensive. Canon's entry-level shutter is less than $30. This is still not worth it.
This case provides excellent storage for CD/DVDs. The case is well-made with a heavy duty handle. I was surprise at the large number of disks that can be stored in a very compact, sturdy case. I am storing over 100 in this case, and I love it.
RECENT RELIABILITY PROBLEMS - After almost 2 years of good performance, during the past 6 months my unit often needs to be re-initialized (power off for 10 seconds) to obtain good download speeds. Although this procedure always brings the download speed back to normal, I now need to do this "reset power" procedure every 1 to 2 days. Also, recently I have been experiencing Internet connection problems after doing a "power reset". My Windows Internet Connection Troubleshooter confirms the problem, so I end up having to do a second "power rest". I don't know if this is a common problem (degradation of reliable performance), but I suspect it's time to buy a replacement. My ISP (AT&T;) hasn't been helpful because they only support 2Wire DSL modems. I received a free 2Wire when I signed up for DSL, but the AT&T; warranty is only 2 years so I had to purchase another brand modem when the 2Wire quit working and the AT&T; price for a replacement 2Wire was too high. AT&T; is "willing" to provide phone help for NetGear if you agree to pay an additional service charge!!!- Ron K.
This tele converter lens is good for the price, works well on the Canon S5 series.
We've only used it twice so far, but haven't had any problems with it. It's long enough for what we need, and that was the most important thing. Good price.
I just received this UV protection filter and i am really satisfied with this. As i received this UV, i found out that i have a small booklet in there and i can have more options in choosing Tiffen UV. I got what i paid.
I purchased one black cartridge and it worked fine for awhile. Got about half full and had problems. Bought from ink revolution again, figuring I'd give it another chance because the price was right. I always figured you get what you pay for but gave it a chance again. Will pay more and get it right next time. Cheaper is not always better. I learned the hard way. I give it one star because 0 wasn't an option.
Very pleased. Good sound transmittal, both sending and receiving. Fits on the head very comfortably. Have recommended to friends, who have also purchased this product.
This is a very handy pocket video camera. It has a good quality picture and is easy to use. With this you can catch those magic moments that you want to retain. Since it fits in a coat pocket, there's no excuse for not having it at work or play. The price is very reasonable and it uses 2 "AA" batteries. Several friends have admired it asked where I purchased it. I am sure that it would be very usefull in many situations of day to day life as well as "on the job" for some professions. I rely on it very much.
With the many types of FRS radios out there. You can expect the same range of receptions. You do not need the senseless features other radios have to offer. The Motorola FR 50 is all is needed. 14 Channels are plenty to move around if you feel you need privacy to chat with your parties. The down far of this radio like many others, it does not offer a rechargable battery and charging jack. You either buy alkines or a separate charging outlet and rechargable batteries.
The FZ-50 is a Leica lens with a very simple body attached to it. The body has a very simple interface, especially if you have ever confronted the back side of a Nikon D200 with its many bells and whistles, menus, buttons, dials, etc. But the body is not the story, it only means a rank amateur can take sharp, beautiful pictures with this camera instead of spending hours studying a 200-page manual on focusing and metering. No, the story is the lens. The clarity and color that comes out of this camera is just wackily good. And there's image stabilization so you can take advantage of its 420 (digital equivalent) millimeters so that speck on the horizon can become your subject. I am a writer. I need to think about what I'm seeing and hearing, so taking pictures is an afterthought. Now the camera thinks for itself so I can concentrate on the right things. Just set the knob to "P" and forget it. Also, a swivel-out viewer means you can shoot from the waist or with the camera over your head if necessary -- or you just want a more interesting angle. If I needed something that would fit in a shirtpocket I would get the next Linux model down from this, also 10 megapixels, also with a Leica lens. Did I mention the price?
The cartridges I received were the correct ones for my printer,the only problem I encountered was that after installation the printer showed an error message that the wrong cartridge was installed.After a few tries Ihad to remove the newly replaced ink cartridge with another new one effectively rendering the money spent and saved as being moot. I seriously doubt that I will be using that vendor againThank You,R.E. West
I just used the headphones on two flights. The headphones do block out the noise from the plane very well. However, the only problem is that there is a metal band that goes around the back of the head. That is very uncomfortable when you rest your head on the seat. You actually get the vibrations of the plane in the headphones.
I was looking at two options, this and theTokina AF 100mm f/2.8as my macro lens. Sigma has given me issue before andNikon 105mm f/2.8Gwas too expensive. I tried both models before I got mine from two different friends. The Tokina has a much better built quality or it was much heavier and a little bigger/wider lens body. This Tamron is like a lighter plastic and narrower, looks very like my Nikon 55-200 kit size. Half of the Tamron lens is like a sun flare cap. The elements lies deep inside the lens.Image comparison.Sharpness of Tamron, Nikon and Tokina were similar. I might say the Tokina was a littler softer, other time it was quite sharp. Both did noticed the Tokina white balance is a little off. I took the same shots on the Tokina and Nikon 18-200vr and the Tokina was much brighter. I even tried the Nikon 105mm macro VR from a friend, Tokina, Tamron and Nikon doesn't keep the 2.8 as the constant aperture, base on the focus it can go up to 4.5. Since I didn't shot the same shots for all three, I can't really say if one is sharper then the other. Tamron AF is very fast, and I think Tokina still used the camera body motor still. I prefer lens motor. This Tamron is not the DI 2 on theTamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II, with the quite motor, you can hear it.Well I got this at a good price, otherwise I might of gotten the Tokina. You definitely need a tripod for macro. There is a switch for limited and full AF. Once you get close switch to limited. The AF to manual is a push pull on the lens like the Tokina, for Nikon there is a switch. I now have a macro lens, wide angle or a f2.8 70-200mm for sport is next on my list.
The actual product was better quality than I expected by looking at the picture and reading the description.
Really, I didn't. My computer had an onboard video and I recently decided to upgrade the sytem memory from @GB to 3 GB. While inside I remembered about this on board memory when I saw the vacant video slot.I thought that it was an AGP only to realise after investigation that it was a PCI-e. I had aprevious XFX (AGP) and it perfomed really well, so I went with the same brand with more memory.The videos are breathtaking. I resurrected CIV 4, Empire Earth, etc and there was a stunning difference. They used to crawl at low resolutions before but now I crank them up to the max and the games flow smoothly with breathtaking detail.Crsytal clear pictures..lovely! I really did not knopw what I was missing before. Applications even seem to open faster, the Internet etc but the real difference is seen with videos, pictures and games!A great buy!
I am a long-time broadcaster and a perfectionist so I spent an inordinate amount of time researching the best 46 inch LCD. Among my professional group, there can be no doubt the Sony XBR series sets the standard for LCD but the additional price - not insignificant - and the issue of "clouding" did not justify purchasing one after waiting for the XBR 3 to become available. I haved owned many XBRs over the years, and have come to expect that if you can't afford a broadcast reference monitor (I can't), then XBR is next best (won't go into all the engineering reasons they differ from your normal set).I can't wait to see how the XBR-4 fares, which I'm sure was made to fix the notoriety of "clouding", but the price will take forever to drop to an affordable level.So, I've been following the Samsung LN-T4665 for months and reading the reviews. I had a great experience once before with Amazon when it flawlessly delivered a defect-free Samsung 408 40 inch model.When Amazon dropped the price on this model ever so slightly after trending up for a week, I made the purchase and it was delivered today. So far, so good. It's beautiful, bright and was delivered via Eagle with no problems at all, and in factory new condition. (Fortunately, from reading the AVS Forum website, I knew how to read the serial number on the box to determine if I had a model with upgraded firmware to solve sudden HDMI drop-outs. Fortunately, models now shipping at least have an early upgrade version.B&H; Photo Video had this model for more and charged a shipping charge.Here are reasons I didn't give it 5 stars.The complaints that reflections off the highly polished screen (as opposed to a satin finished surface of the 408) and piano glossy back bezel could be a distraction in a room full of windows are true. It is, in my case, but after dark, it's gorgeous, so the day time issue is one of placement and not worth nullifying my interest in a great set. The other issue is one that has been mentioned. When you up-size from a 40 inch 720 resolution model to full 1080, lower NTSC signal channels really look soft and unsharp. This too will resolve when in 2009, all stations will be transmitting only in Hi-def.So, I'm still experiencing this set, but so far, hats-off to Amazon for keeping prices low and offering free shipping - and for selecting a shipping company that obviously cares about Amazon's satisfaction. In a day where there is no shopping loyalty, I always check Amazon first for electronics. Work hard, Amazon, to continually earn this rating as you can't win it back easily if you lose it by becoming lax or indifferent to your customers.
The product is not perfect and I have had to jury rig a fix to make it level. Still is mosty good.
The 3500/3700 family has a good overall design using a vertical cartridge arrangement instead of the older rotating cartridge unit of the older 4500 family. THis should be a good printer like the excellent 4600 but unlike the 4600 the registration system in this machine is made of thin plastic parts and is subject to difficult to resolve paper jams. I advise you to spend a little more and get 4 times the printer with the HP4600. Its a little noisy but runs on and on. ITs the most reliable color laser ever built by man. Avoid this particular model at all cost.
I purchased this adapter to allow connection of my DVR to my TV. It shows the picture but only in Black and white...I am very unhappy.
the extreme pro is a great overall controller.with the all the buttons on the controller base,makes for less use of keyboard usage while in game play.i myself use this controller for fighter ace flight sim.the down side of this stick would be the over sensitve rudder control.in game settings will not overcome the issue of the rudder pot.i use this stick heavily and they only last about 6 months for me.then its time for a new one.ive tried all of the microsoft sticks and siatek,but this is my over all favorite.
i have a great purchase on this one and the shipping is right on the dot... thanks...
I am happy with the cart. It rolls easily on the rug and even better on floors. I am using it in my classroom. I wish it had something to secure the projector once it is on top of the stand. The bars on the side are not enough for me. Other than that I am very happy with it.
awesome, nothing else to say they are points... no surprises here. I love that you can have the code emailed rather then waiting for a shipment
This product has worked as expected. No surprises. I am very satisfied with it.
I read the other reviews for this bag and even though it's not my main bag to carry my camera in (for everyday I carry my Canon 630 in a pouch type case), this bag rocks! I've bought a lot of camera bags over the years and this is by far the most functional. It's roomy enough that I'm able to drop the video camera and still camera in with some extra tapes and batteries and go -- no more multiple bags. I use my cameras mostly for vacations and school plays, so you could say I'm a casual user, but to save on space and lost attachments, this is a great bag!
I just received these clips, I wanted BLACK not white! The company messed up, I dont think its Amazons fault but whoever put the sticker that says black clips on the package but really the product is white.
I ordered it thru Amazon from Vann's which was a little less expensive. It was shipped to my home but never made it. I was home at the time with my front door open so it was odd. I called FedEx but I should have just called Vann's directly. They sent another one out to me three days later.The product does exactly what the description says it does. We programmed our favorite channels and switched in between watching the DVR and watching a movie and changed everything perfectly!Great, Great GIFT!!!
My computer is my life, movies, games, music, I do it all on this thing. I bought these when they were brand new for [$$$] and they've been worth every penny. Awesome quality, and the subwoofer kicks out some impressive bass before starting to max out. The dual drivers fill a lot of space with the bass, though there are quite a few silent spots, as with any sub. The sattelites are amazingly loud, and crystal clear at any volume.My only beef with the ProMedia 5.1 is the control pod. It's an awesome little thing, very very nice idea, great having clear numbers for volume instead of just eyeballing a knob, but it's [...]. A friend of mine bought these and his pod died after like 3 months, had to buy a new one. My large control knob worked fine for a few months, but after a while it started to go crazy, I'll turn it slowly down and the volume will jump around going up rapidly, not fun at trying not to wake people up when your game suddenly blasts at full volume in a dorm. Looking online, control problems are common for these things. Try the volume at your local PC store and most likely you'll see it jump right there.Control pod has a line in and a headphones port, a direct line out port would be great for Audigy guys like me with no line-out (plugs tied up by the 3 cables to the amp).Unless your soundcard drivers do it for you, any stereo signal you play will just use 2 out of 5 sattelites! If you set them to stereo speakers then it'll use the 4. A stereo splitter button would have been great, but there isn't one, so don't buy these expecting to hear 5 sattelites in anything but movies and newer games.Anyways, it's the best 350-400 bucks you can spend on your computer. The only reason I wrote so much bad is I've had them for a year or three and the pod is starting to get worse (it's like a slow electronic alsheimers or something)
I was referred to this product through a local retailer that did not have it in stock and couldn't get one for a couple of weeks. We tryed it out yesterday, and it was exactly what we were looking for. Great performance! Product was shipped and received well before the projected date ... at a great price.
Advertised as leather but appears to be vinyl. Either that or it is of not very good quality leather. Despite that it's still a very nice soft case.
I researched many, many, many Point-And-Shoot cameras in early 2003 mainly for hiking. I selected this one for size, quality, and many recommendations from other websites and in-store camera personnel. This is my 3rd P&S; camera and by far the best one I have had yet.I had an Advantix film camera (which I do not recommend to anyone) last summer and took some of the same photos again with my new Pentax this summer. Side by side the difference was NIGHT & DAY. This camera takes amazing photos, especially outdoors.I'm coming back to buy another one for my mother for Christmas because she was so impressed with the print quality of my camera. She has a professional Cannon SLR ($$$) camera and said she could hardly tell the difference between my photos and hers.As for the additional remote issue mentioned in other reviews, I bought it too. But I've since realized with the timer function I really just don't even use the remote - I just set the timer and always have time to scurry into the photo.I highly recommend this camera for yourself or as a gift, you will not be disapointed!!
great product - I love the all the optionsreceived fast - thanks
I thought the sound quality was good...however the ear buds are to big for your ears and fall out as soon as you move or sweat.
I really appreciate when things are just the way they should be, problem free, and this is the case.
I purchased the PV-GS120 camcorder from Amazon via J&R; Music and Computer World on May 1st, so that it would arrive in time for my girlfriend's birthday on May 30th. The camera sat in my desk until I wrapped it a few days prior to May 30th. I gave the camera to my girlfriend a couple of days early, so that we could film our trip to Big Bear. Everything appeared to work fine, and my girlfriend recorded several tapes worth of material before finally deciding to transfer the material to the computer.I bought a firewire cable, followed the very brief instructions in a manual with scores of pages on the digital camera feature of the camcorder, and lo and behold, I was unable to get the video to transfer. I tried using Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, Windows Movie Maker, and Pinnacle Studio, and none of the programs recognized the camera, which never appeared in Device Manager in the first place. I bought a different cable, with the same results. So I bought a capture card; nothing. I then took the camera and cables to the Apple store, and the Apple Geniuses were unable to get the Macs in the store to recognize the camera. Finally, I took the camera to work, where I enlisted several of my coworkers to help me try and transfer video via firewire, all to no avail.I wrote Panasonic via their website in mid June, which provided no number to reach technical support. They didn't respond to the form that I filled out. My girlfriend then wrote them, and they responded to her with a form e-mail three weeks later stating that the appropriate department would contact her. Nobody ever contacted her. She then called Panasonic, but was forced to wait on hold for so long that she had to hang up and return to work. Finally, in mid-August, she was able to reach customer support, who told her that she was contacting the wrong department, and they took her information and told her that someone would contact her. A manager contacted her, and said that he'd send her a form to fill out to evaluate the nature of the problem.After months of Panasonic dragging this out, I finally called a number listed on a new page on their website today, October 4th. I sat on hold for 42 minutes before speaking to someone. The customer service representative that I spoke to walked through the process of hooking the camera up to the firewire port, resetting the camera, going through menu options, and so forth. Finally, when she realized that none of these options were working, she put me on hold for about 5 minutes, and when she returned she told me to contact the firewire manufacturer, because Panasonic doesn't support the firewire feature. After going back and forth with her for a couple more minutes, I asked her to escalate my call to the next tier of customer support.I was then placed on hold for about 10 minutes, and I was transferred to another representative who told me that I could send the camcorder to their service center in Illinois, but that the camcorder was no longer under the 90 day warranty, and that I'd be liable labor to fix the camera. At this point, I needed to return to work; however, prior to resuming my project at work, I registered the domain www.panasonichorrorstories.com.It turns out that there are whole sites that are almost entirely devoted to Panasonic's shoddy customer service, as well as some of their activities which have spun off class action lawsuits. Their customer service is unhelpful at best, and mostly unavailable.I don't deny that the camcorder may be great, IF an owner can get it to work in the first place. Other than the firewire problem, the camera seems to work fine. But what's the point of capturing video if it's stuck on tapes?I HIGHLY recommend against EVER purchasing ANYTHING FROM PANASONIC, because if you even purchase a product, you have no recourse when it doesn't work. They won't replace your product, they certainly won't refund your money, and they'll make certain that you have to wait so long while any claim works its way through their endless obstacles that you ever give up, or your product is no longer under warranty.-Ryan Cammerwww.panasonichorrorstories.com
my husband tend to travel a lot for his work and last time renting a vehicle, he forgot the "cup" on the windshield...it is small, convenient and cheap. can't ask for more.
The ProTone m100s are the best MP3 player earphones I've ever owned. Everyone knows the standard iPod earbuds are junk. They just don't reproduce sound well. And for me, the iPod earbuds just wouldn't stay in my ears, which was incredibly frustrating. So, after much searching, I decided to give the m100s a try. I was amazed at the quality of such a reasonably priced pair of earphones. Incredible sound reproduction and a very comfortable fit, thanks to the three different sizes of rubber sleeves that are provided. These earphones also do a great job of blocking extraneous noise. And the asymmetrical cord works great (you put the longer cord around the back of your neck). What makes this product even more of a value is the included airline adapter and the WONDERFUL carrying case. I know. Kind of crazy to get so excited about a carrying case, but it's incredibly handy. I not only use it for transporting and protecting the m100s, but my iPod Shuffle fits perfectly in one of the mesh pockets. So I have a carry case for my whole portable music system. (When I'm not using my iPod and earphones, I even use the carrying case to transport and protect my Flip Video camcorder. It fits perfectly.) I really don't see how you can go wrong with the m100s. I liked them so much that I immediately bought two more pairs as backups. Great sound, great comfort, great case, great value. Five stars all the way and very highly recommended.
This product is easy to use and quick on setup. Comes preloaded and ready to go. I would recommend to any business large or small needing a hassle free, low cost, but high on value music on hold system.
We bought this speaker system for camping and it is perfect. Sounds good and battery operated means we can take it anywhere.
The noise level is a "deal killer" unless you use this in an environment in which an annoying, continuous hum is not an issue. But I have mine in my home office which is shared with my dining room. I have a small house and I can hear this thing buzzing away from anywhere in the house. Foolishly, I did not study the specs before buying this unit or I would have seen the noise rating of 45db @ 1 meter. If you want a quiet environment, move on...
I bought this camera to replace my old 2 MP Fuji which served me well for over 8 years. This new camera has all the gadgets and is very user friendly. Reliable, and for $145 a real bargain for an 8.3 MP camera!
WHEN FIRST USING THIS TRACKMAN I INSTALLED IT VIA USB. THIS DID NOT ALLOW ALL THE FEATURES IT HAD,IN FACT SENT BACK THE FIRST ONE I RECEIVED. AFTER I RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT, I EXPERIENCED THE SAME LACK OF ALL FEATURES THIS TRACKMAN WAS TO HAVE. I THEN INSTALLED IT IN THE PS2 PORT AND FOUND THEN THAT ALL FEATURES WERE NOW AVAILABLE. I NOW LIKE IT FINE. ONE WOULD THINK THAT THIS SITUATION WOULD BE ADDRESSED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
For less then fifteen bucks how can you NOT add such a functional little reader to your computer. I actually installed this instead of an 3.5" floppy as I have no real use for a floppy now-a-days. This reader reads 64 different types of cards using 4 different input slots. It also has a handy USB port on the front of it. Since you need to use a USB motherboard port, adding the USB port on the front makes up for any lost ports if your motherboard doesnt have many USB connections. The only gripe I have with this reader is that it makes 4 drives in your "My Computer" (1 for each input.) I understand that there is no way to get around this and although its not that big of a deal it does clutter up your "My Computer" with a bunch of needless drive letters.4 out of 5 stars.
Dont lose your money... This lens dont wear whit Sony Cyber-Shot H10. It is a theft. Its misleading publicity
This Adaptec product is true to the excellence of Adaptec. Easy to install, connect and use. My use was to connect older Iomega Jaz SCSI drives via USB to a new computer running XP. Instant and flawless, took no more than 3 minutes to be up and running . . . and that includes actually reading the directions which consist of 5 short paragraphs :-) If you need this for this purpose, don't hesitate.
I upgraded to a 1Gb router and needed cat 6 cables. The price on this was good and it worked fine.
I've had the Apple iPod mini, 4 MB/green edition, for a little over a year. Never mind it has a monochrome screen. It offers a few games, plus the ability to store over a 1,000 songs (if you rip the songs at less than 128kps) and Podcasts. I like it so much, I bought a nice leather case to prevent from scratching it, or dropping it and shattering the screen. I've even added an FM transmitter to broadcast the music over the car radio, which is quite handy when there are no radio stations or the radio programming is inadequate.It's a fabulous device, and I prefer it over the competition. But there are a few things Apple MUST do to make this product even better. One, music from Apple's iTunes Store cannot be purchased in all parts of the world, particularly in Malaysia where I live. Two, the battery is encased and can only be removed by an Apple technician. Three, the Apple Customer Service in Malaysia is non-existent, especially should you need to have it repaired or the battery replaced. I discovered this just recently. So, iPod affacinados in certain parts of the world BEWARE of the limited Apple Customer Service before you plunk down your hard earned bucks.Overall, I give the iPod mini 5 stars for being such a neat, compact and innovative product. I give the iPod battery (which when it worked gave me about 8 hours of continuous play) 1 star. Lastly, I give Apple's Customer Service/iTunes Store 1 star.Post-script (29 January 2007). After being quoted nearly US$100 for a replacement battery and installation charges by an Apple representative in Malaysia, I opted to buy a replacement kit from a website ([...] also offers it) for approximately US$[...] and installed it myself. My iPod now works as good as new.
Pros: It's everything you want. Very very stable router. Unpacked, installed dd-wrt from the get-go. I now own three of these routers in different households.Cons: Nothing much...Other thoughts: While my ontrac box came intact, the router box itself was damaged in a corner. The router itself had a strange smudge of dust on the bottom of it. Maybe it was refurbished and packaged as new?Amazon's shipping is amazing! Did 2 day and it came in 12 hours!
For the money, the fetures can't be beat. I don't know any product that offers the ability to be portable, battery powered, play CDs (mp3 CDs too), FM radio, and all IPods and has a remote. It's a perfect beach/outdoor companion. While the build quality is very cheap and the sound quality is bested by my $30 Creative speakers, it does work and offers a simple all in one solution. It's not a replacement for a real stereo but it solves that outdoor tune solution for the current generation of music when everyone at the party has a different format.however the only missing feature that really sucks is that it doesn't charge the ipod when docked. so come prepaired and charged.
I just received these headphones. I plugged them into my MacBook Pro, listened to various music genres, and every song sounded very "tinny," no bass to speak of at all. I tried the Dr. Dre Monster Beats Studio, the Bose QC-15, and these Senn's HD-280 Pro headphones. Comparing the quality of the sound, and comfort; the Bose QC-15 headphones are the winners. You may pay a little more for Bose, but you get what you pay for. If you are really into music like I am; get the Bose QC-15 headphones.
First of all, this review DOES NOT consider the software this card came with. I've never used the included software, or even put the card in a Windows machine for that matter.This card works excellently under MythTV. It captures video from my cable feed at standard DVD resolution, using between 1.5 and 2.0 GB/hr for storage. At this bitrate the quality of the video is quite good. Higher bitrates, of course, can yield better results. During capture there is virtually no load on the processor and the PVR-350 just does its thing.As for playback, the integrated MPEG-2 decoder plays back recordings made with this card very well. Under normal conditions the MPEG-2 decoder can do only just that, decode MPEG files. However, with some reconfiguration of the X Server in Linux, it is possible to view your entire desktop, and hence the MythTV interface, through it. This is the setup I use on a daily basis, using the remote that came with this card to control practically everything inside MythTV.This card supports hardware decoding of MPEG-2 streams. However, I have found that when playing DVDs in MythTV, MythTV is not able to output the surround sound (Dolby or DTS) on the DVD through your motherboard or sound card while the PVR-350 is decoding. The result being that DVDs (those without PCM sound tracks) play back with no sound if you have hardware decoding turned on in MythTV. The solution was to simply turn hardware decoding off. The MPEG-2 streams are decoded by the processor (about 30% load on a 1.4GHz Athlon) and then MythTV can direct the sound to your sound card's analog or digital output. Disabling hardware decoding is probably a good idea in any case, as MythTV's software decoders are more forgiving than any hardware decoder could be. (Can play back all those crazy but not quite standardized files you find all over the net)Keep in mind this is still with all the video being directed to the PVR-350's TV-Out port. Even when using software decoding.Overall, excellent product. Put this card together with MythTV (I highly recommend Mythdora. It will make things ALOT easier), any 1Ghz+ computer with drive space to suit your needs and you've got the best standard definition PVR money can buy.
The Blazer 12 is a user-friendly and ergonomically efficient tool for basic tracking and location information. The altitude feature is also great if you are calibrating weather equipment. Sure, you can spend $50 more and get more bells and whistles, but this unit offers all the essential information you need for basic urban and rural expeditions. I will have to admit I am fairly good at direction anyway, but this model helps verify where I think I am. Like any other gadget used for the novice explorer, it is complimentary, but shouldn't be used as your last line of defense. If you need a GPS for IFR Flying or deep woods camping, buy one of the really expensive downloadable map GPS'. But if you just want to know where you are and where you are going, and where you have been...this does all that for you.
I bought this headset 3 months ago and slowly just fell apart. First it was the right speaker then the microphone. Now it is useless to me. I used this product everyday with skype and I am a little disappointed on how long it lasted.
I purchased the Thermaltake cooling tower after reading Maxwell Smart's review (thanks!) and finding familiar P4 overheating problems with the stock Intel fan/sink. Thermaltake works like a champ! CPU temp dropped from 150-165 and 4500 RPM fan speeds, to a relaxed 120 and 2500 RPM. CPU would overheat and reset my PC while playing labor intensive games. No longer! Nice and QUIET. Sturdy unit - heavy. Install takes some patience, and NOTE: if your MOBO has the P4 CPU slot rotated 90-degrees-out (like my MSI) the fan mounts are forced to a top-bottom config, instead of front-rear - which did not work with my case - the attached fan would be stuck flat against the powersupply... I had to remove the "shroud" from the tower (easy) and fab a new bracket for the fan (not pretty) but you could run the tower without the shroud and no optional fan, and probably get excellent cooling just the same. Very nice unit - highly recommend. 4 rather than 5 for fitment issue only.
Everything work fine, but I have some issues with the adapter. I can't use the mini sd card adapter with a card reader from the same manufacturer.
This was a straight forward purchase. The drive on my laptop would no longer recognize the data on the disc. I removed the drive from the computer, very easy to do. Just pull the tab under the drive. Entered the part number on the drive in amazon and this came up. The drive works great and I'm back up in no time.
A very good, decently priced filter. Works great on the Nikon D40 stock lens. Does a great job cutting down the glare at a decent price.
Bought this for my 17 yr old daughter for Christmas and she loves it! Very easy to use and the software that comes with the camera is excellent. View screen on the camera is huge and the pic quality is an A+. Video option is another great feature.
I only use tiffen filters and have never had a problem with quality of fit.
I have used palm Vx and casio Pv 600 and tried sony and compaq and it is better than all, the sleek design is very nice; it will look little odd first but you will get used to it,the software is almost complete and better than the palm have. if other people see it, it looks better than palm Vx specially when closed, you will find it hard to hold it in your hand with the stylus on the side but you will get use to it. Once you know how to put the stylus in place and move it, you will begin to love the edge that you are getting... Handspring is way much expandable than any PDA out ther; KEEP iT PALM OS, Pocket PC is a window and you do not need a window OS that takes forever to restart and open aplications; YOU need a fast PDA, Sony CLie with MP3 support you cannot use the MP3. let s say i liked my handspring more than other PDA i tried.
I have bought several of these cases at Best Buy ($26.99 there), and really like the look. They are not as skinny as they appear in the picture. If you look at the measurements, you'll see the are 5" thick. The case does not hold the DVD sleeves, just the discs; that's the only downside. I highly recommend these, as they look so much nicer than a) having 300 DVD cases on your wall and b) a cheap-looking black zip-up case.
This player is not dependable. From the day I received it, it sometimes did not load DVD's to play on the first attempt. I would have to restart the machine or re-load the DVD for the machine to accept it. After three weeks of normal, careful use, it stopped working for good. The screen just showed a bunch of random pixels and distorted sound. I had to return the device to Amazon.
While I have only had these in service for 2 months, they are, thusfar, performing well. They have superior capacity, with a rating which seems to be closer to the truth than some others. Their rechargability has been excellent. Regarding long term reliability: I will need to wait to form an accurate opinion. While most would prefer a lower cost, I prefer not to sacrifice performance to achieve it.
We've been very happy with this printer, especially considering the price. We like the output, the speed, and the ability to refill the toner cartridge ourselves (burn a hole with a special tool, pour in toner, seal with metal tape -- but take all the normal precautions!). The printer holds enough paper for us. Works great as a copier. We also are very happy with the scanned image quality. The main reason I am writing a review is to warn you that if you want to print more than the occasional envelope, this may not be the printer for you. We have printed envelopes only once, and this is what we found:1) Sometimes the printer feeds multiple envelopes through at the same time, causing jams.2) The media tray does not hold very many envelopes to begin with, so it was a pain having just a few print, then having to reload the media tray.3) Either due to (1) above, or to some other reason, after printing 20 or so envelopes and after a few jams, there started appearing a printed streak on all output.4) After 50 or so envelopes, the return address and "to" address would print, but then the "to" address would print AGAIN, much lighter but readable, to the right of where the normal one was.Due to the above, we had to finish with a different printer, and I'm either going to have to try to clean the roller of the toner cartridge (if that is possible), or buy a new toner cartridge.So, beware if you want to print envelopes with this printer!
This is an outstanding kit! Most of the negative comments submitted either relate to the zippers or the stand. In my case the zippers were just fine. There might be a quality control issue (in fact, I'm pretty sure there is) but in my case I got lucky.The stand is of better quality. It's sturdier than the Westcott stand I've been using to hold my lights. (Each tube is about 20% thicker, for example).There is no problem with the stand holding the reflector even if it is horizontal. All you have to do is remember to turn the stand underneath the reflector so that it is directly over of the three stand legs. Also, if you're using this outside there is the matter of exposing a 1,300 sq. inch flat surface to prevailing winds. If you need sandbags it's because of physics, not the stand. (And remember, too, that a light stand is not a tripod :) )So, what was the problem? The instructional DVD arrived damaged. Several of the prongs holding the DVD inside its case had broken, the DVD was sliding freely in that case, and it arrived badly scratched and unplayable. (Amazon is sending me an exchange.)Once I actually get to see the DVD I expect it will only add to the value of this very useful set.BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews can take the place of first-hand experiences that are lacking in online shopping. I've always appreciated the help I've received from other reviewers and work hard to return the favor as best as I can. I hope you found this review helpful and if there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I'll do what I can to fix it.
There are two versions of the excellent camera strap. There's this one and then there's theOp/Tech Pro Camera Strap 3/8" - Black.There are two differences (besides cost).This strap is considerably shorter. To my mind you can always make the longer strap shorter but once you've let this one out all the way that's all there is. I'm 6'3" and with this strap let out all the way I can sort of comfortably carry a camera over my shoulder. If I want to put the strap over my head it is very uncomfortable.The shorter strap uses a loop through attachment while with the longer strap you need to thread the strap through your camera eyelet and then the strap buckle. I purchased the shorter strap (not realizing how short it was) for the convenience of the loop attachment. After buying the longer strap I've found that threading the strap isn't that much less convenient.My suggestion would be to buy the other, longer strap unless you are certain the additional length will not come in handy. Either way, these are extremely comfortable straps.Additional details about the length difference:One strap has a max length of 46" and the other a bit over 56". The difference is the length of the two attachment pieces that connect either end of your camera to the center strap. The shorter strap comes with these:Op/Tech System Connector #9 Uni Adapter Loop, 10.5" - 13.5" (26,7 CM - 34,3 CM) each sideand the longer one with these:OP/TECH USA System Connectors 3/8" (9,525mm) - Carrying strap connector - black (pack of 2 ). You can see that by going to any of the larger camera store sites and reviewing the details listed there about the two straps. Just google: "Op/Tech 1501372" and then "Op/Tech 1501012" to do searches on the two different straps mentioned in this review.I found this out the hard way, by ordering the shorter strap without knowing the difference. I "fixed" it by ordering both the longer version of the strap and an extra set of extensions.BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews can take the place of first-hand experiences that are lacking in online shopping. I've always appreciated the help I've received from other reviewers and work hard to return the favor as best as I can. I hope you found this review helpful and if there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I'll do what I can to fix it.
Was looking for exactly what I got. Shipped fast and easy to assemble. Had it a week and no problems. Excellent product.
Taken on the daunting task of preparing for the NYC marathon. Noticed this item when looking for a pedometer that would accurately measure distance. Since I have been only using the device for two weeks I would list the following:Pros:1. Easy to use- press a button (after 2 - 5minutes of initial location of GPS signal) and u are off and running. In both areas that I use my device in northern NJ it founds a signal within 5 minutes while I am stretching. When it loses a signal it recalibrates when it finds it again so I don't lose much in mileage listing.2. Variety - no more measuring off routes in my car for those long distance runs. Now I can just take off and explore- Great to be able to just be able to glance down and see distance, time, and my average speed.3. Water resistance- basic water resistance (it says) so sweat and some rain shouldn't break your near $100.00-training piece.4. Training log- who needs to download info, u can quick views your progress and delete unneeded ones or errors.5. Batteries- personal preference, I like the AAA options- u don't have to worry about charging times or can just go with rechargeable batteries and always have 2 ready in case of emergency.6. Value- for this low price it is worth a shot but save your box and receipt in case signal fails in your area.Cons:1. Signal- if you do trail running or some inner city running the signal could be a concern. Noticed that heavy tree canopy or large buildings may block signal. It does pick up the signal and recalibrate but that may not be an option if u run on a tree covered park/trail all the time. Maybe the Fortex would be better for Trails?2. Rudimentary Map- the "breadcrumb" dotted map navigation is more of a gimmick. Not sure if I could find my way back by using the very basic map information. But this is really a GPS for keeping track of running and biking information not trying to find yourself around. If you need a real navigation system you would need a more advance and more expensive item.3. Delivery- Amazon took over 2 weeks and still had not shipped. Went with a Merchant and it shipped the next day.Overall - worth the money for your training- it helps keep runs fresh and the ability to check how your stats are is amazing. The use of the Forerunner gets very addicting and it is now as valuable as my MP3 player on my runs. Hope it keeps working till November and beyond! Good luck and healthy running.
My son has a real Nano, the cool one made by Apple. Comparing the two is easy: the IPod is a feat in engineering and design -- very tight tolerances, sexy and sleek. The Zen Nano is plastic and there are places where the plastic doesn't meet up. The Zen Nano's buttons and dials do not look sturdy, but so far, so good. Sound quality is fine on the Zen Nano.I bought mine after I discovered free eAudio books to download. iTunes, so far, can't be used for the audio books I have found. I'm sure there's a work around, but I didn't want to mess with it.The software for the Zen Nano is pretty easy to use. It comes with a soft plastic case and an armband. The earphones hurt my ears after a couple of hours, but I was expecting that.It's reasonably priced and holds quite a bit. I think I'll like it overall.
i was kind of skeptikal about buying this product after seeing that it had no charge port, but after reciving a cheap bootleg case for a product that promised to be better, i decided to go with this shell. i was very pleased with it. the plastic is VERY hard and protects the 2G nano well. the beltclip was the best part of it though, also very sturdy. my only reservation for this case is that since it fits first and second generation nanos it's not shaped to any perticular design and alot of dust gets into the edges of the case, leaving some scratching and a little chipping on the top and bottom of the nano. all in all 4 stars because it simply works......and it looks pretty cool (compliments guarentee!)
I finally moved up to a DSLR and am very pleased with the quality of this particular camera. A friend has a Pentax DSLR (older) and the pictures the XTi produces are much nicer than his. The Canon is much sharper. I was missing something out of the box and called Canon and was on the phone with a live person within 30 seconds. My missing part was at my door in 4 days. Their customer service is top-notch. I was leary at first purchasing this camera because of the price but I plan keeping it for a very long time and so far so good...it does everything I want and then some. I've read some negative comments about the included lens, but I see no issues so far with that either. It takes some getting used in hand because of its smaller body than other DSLR's I held, but that seems better now as well (after about 40-50 shots).
We are a clutzy family and this camera has been dropped multiple times onto concrete or asphalt pavement. The camera is covered in dents and scratches. The shutter cover barely slides closed because it's so bent, but THE CAMERA STILL WORKS PERFECTLY. We've had it for about 2 years. Of course I wouldn't guarantee the same luck to others. Best wishes!
I bought this item to hook up to my iPod while driving my Honda Pilot. The sound quality is reasonable especially considering the price - better than the FM transmitter I was using before - but the product is close to unusable because of the noticeable rattling from the adapter's wheels. Very disappointing. I've read similar reviews about the Monster: too much unwanted noise and rattling. I had a MacAlly adaptor about two years ago for use with my office cassette player, and it eventually started rattling and then the wire broke. I'm going to check out the Sony version which seems to get higher reviews.
Works very well in US, and better than expected while driving across southern France, especially on major tollways and regional highways. Readily identified nearby gas stations, restaurants, hotels, museums while driving.Not as good in small towns, and had trouble where to turn on a number of roundabouts (common in France instead of intersections). Not that useful for pedestrian directions, especially if there's a number of one-way streets, as it provides driving directions. Also has trouble connecting with satellites if next to tall buildings.Biggest negative: still need to buy another USB mini cable to connect it to our computer to download map ugrades (so we were glad it was already loaded with western Europe).
i really struggled over whether or not to drop the extra $1000 and get the 85 1.4. i decided to save my money for now, and i must say i am really pleased with this lens. it's by far my favorite lens i own, and i have rarely taken it off my camera. the clarity is great, and the colors even seem more vibrant. beautiful DoF, sparkly bokeh, and sharp. a definite must-have for portraits!
too big or not too big, that is the question:I really have not much to say, other than its a very nice monitor. You have 2 on/off switches.One in the back on the rightside..if your facing the front of the screen..thats the master switch...or you can just "hybernate" ur monitor by pressing the button on the front right of the screen.THe screen does get quite warm...so..if I'm listening to music..and not needing the screen..I press the front button.I only use the back switch for safety..unplugging...thunderstorms...whatever.THe slide back to hide the cords is a nice feature too.
I bought this DVD to send it to India. I heard it works very well.
My husband and I did quite a bit of research on GPS' and found the reviews for the Garmin C340 very helpful. There were pros and cons regarding all the systems we reviewed but the Garmin C340 reviews were the most convincing. We never used or purchased a GPS before, so we had nothing to compare it with. We found the Garmin to be just as advertised, "EASY TO USE AND VERY HELPFUL." The screen is large and clear and her voice is loud enough for everyone to hear. She gives us plenty of warning by calling out the next exit or street with plenty of notice. Once or twice she might get close to the exit, but the screen always shows the next exit or street you should be ready to take. We call her "GYPSY," because she takes us everywhere. We are planning to move to PA. next year and I know I will be using her everyday. My husband always tries to get "her" lost, but she recalculates and quickly gets us back on track and home again.We can't wait til our next trip.
Buy the camera, read the manual first, then shoot five pictures at each setting, indoors & out, study the results, then read the manual the second time. Repeat the above and read the manual the third time. Only then will you understand what a great camera this is and what fantastic pictures you can take with it. This camera has a great 'electronic brain', the photographer must make sure his brain is connected to it.
For the price, I think the Onkyo TX-SR804S is a great piece of equipment. I use it in a home theater that doubles part-time as a family room for watching TV. The video upconversion and numerous inputs allow me to connect every piece of video and audio equipment I use into the receiver so that I only need only connection to the TV. The sound is crystal clear throughout all volume levels I have tried so far, and there are adequate adjustments for getting exactly the sound I want. The only strange thing I've noticed about the receiver is an occasional faint clicking sound like a relay switching poles. I don't know if this is an electrical discharge of some sort or what, but the sound is unnoticeable except at very low volume levels, and only happens occasionally. There seems to be no interruption to the video and audio produced by the unit.
This product works well on AM, FM, or standard TV. The provided ear buds work very well with the product, although I find them a little too large for my ears. I use the product while at work, and also during my commute. The Public Transit system busses I use can make it hard to eliminate interference on the AM side. But when the interference overwhelms, it is easy to switch to the FM side. And the Lock facility allows any of the buttons to be pushed, and nothing on the radio changes. Also, the ability to switch between stereo and mono output is very useful as well.
This is my second digital camera, the first having been a relatively ancient Sony Mavica. The Sony had a 10X zoom capability, a few special effects (which I almost never used), and a flash that could be manually activated. Contrasted with it, the features of this Fugifilm Finepix constitute a whole new universe for me, yet, with a bit of practice, the learning curve is not at all intimidating. Set to "Automatic," the camera requires no learning curve whatsoever. For common, everyday photography, just point and shoot!So far as picture quality is concerned, most of my amateurish shots have turned out far better than my skill as a photographer warrants. The sole exception to this was a series of distant panoramas I took from a mountain peak at about 6,000 feet above sea level. The landforms and forests were captured in great color, but the sky was uniformly washed out, more gray than blue, possibly an effect of the UV light at that altitude? Perhaps I should have used a UV filter.My only other criticism of the camera is that it must be connected to a computer with a supplied USB cable, and all the previously un-downloaded shots will download into whatever directory the user has specified via the software that comes with the camera. I would prefer to be able to view the shots in Photoshop on the PC and select those to be saved rather than saving everything and then going back to delete the ones I don't wish to keep. Of course, poor shots can be deleted in the camera before downloading, but sometimes I'd prefer to examine them on the larger computer monitor. I also just plain dislike having to install additional software on my PC in addition to Photoshop.The old Sony I had was perfect in that it recorded all the images onto a 3.5 inch floppy disk inside the camera. Inserting that disk into the PC drive enabled me to open each shot directly into Photoshop with no need for any additional software. Admittedly, I had to carry several floppies along with the camera since each one holds only a tiny fraction of what a memory card will accommodate. It's a trade-off, of course.Since every contemporary digital camera seems to require specialized associated software these days, I suppose it's something one must accept in order to use the new camera technology. Sigh. Compared with its more-or-less equivalent competitors, the Figufilm Finepix appears to offer more flexibility at a competitive price, and I am pleased with its overall performance in my inexperienced hands.
I had problems downloading the software on my computer for this unit. I had to contact the seller for assistance. I had no problem downloading another model onto my computer. The picture quality is pretty good and the price is comparable to other models.
Speakers fit right in the original covers, I had to make no additional alterations, and they sound great. For the money they were a great deal.
These are great SD cards. I only buy SanDisk brand SD, SDHC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, etc. memory cards because they are great quality and very affordable. Each of these SD cards came individually packaged in their own original, unopened SanDisk packages.I ordered these on January 17, 2013 and they arrived on January 26, 2013, so it took nine days to get to me, which is a little longer than most things take that I buy from Amazon, however it still isn't bad.I bought two sets of two of these, for a total of four 2GB SD cards, for $19.30, total (it came out to be $9.65, shipped, for two of them, which is about $4.83 for each SD card, which is about $2.42 per 1GB).I don't usually buy SD cards under 32GB, however my "GoPro Hero" helmet camera only accepts up to 2GB SD cards, which only hold about 56 minutes of video, each, so I just bought four of these.I would recommend these if you can get them for a very affordable price like I did. If you cannot find them that cheap, I would suggest to keep looking or just spend the extra money if you really want/need them.God bless.
I just got my FX-6021's today, they are replacing my older, cheaper Altec Lansing speakers for my home Computer. The FX6021 sounds wonderful and it looks nice and sleek. It can get pretty loud and still stay clear as ever. One main feature I liked is the RCA inputs on the back of the sub, so you can use it for your PS3 or XBOX 360, I love that! The only thing I didn't like, is the bass. I like bass, dont get me wrong, but when its late at night, I dont due to other family members SLEEPING! Haha. But when I have the bass turned down all the way, you can still hear it. I mean its an easy fix if you play around with your EQ settings, but thats not something I want to adjust everyday.Anyways, this is a great sound system and id recommend it to anyone who wants clear perfect sound.
[...]."Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme are not based on any kind of X-Fi chip. These cards are in fact based on Audigy LS (low budget version of old and outdated Audigy "1" ). Check the markings on chips - CA0106 means it's old Audigy LS. Even the driver file is the same: P17.sys - you can download an Audigy LS driver from CL's website, unpack and compare it with "Xtreme Audio" one. The only difference is with Sensaura3d driver file - software implementation of Sensaura's 3D API."I am quoting here, but can confirm Blue Screen of Death issues as I own this product.[...].
The Presto 02790 is probably great for many things but for my house it's great for shredding cheese for mexican food, a staple in our household.
I purchased one of these for myself and several for gifts. (DP-151 SX) The software I installed for Mac OS X did not work at all. I then downloaded software from the website which did install correctly. However, the program does not allow me to access photos on my computer. When I click on the available places to look for photos (like Mac HD), nothing happens.Furthermore, I was very embarrassed that one of the people I gave it to as a gift got the software mini-CD stuck in his laptop. It won't come out. Apparently you need to be careful that your computer can accept mini-CDs before you load it. Otherwise, it's better to download from the website but they don't tell you this in the instruction manual.I definitely would advise not buying this!
The first time I used the charger it seemed to work fine. The second time I used it it didn't seem to be charging, the plug wouldn't stay in the socket. Upon closer inspection it appears that the plug is loose and just jiggles around in the unit. I sent it back for a replacement, thank you Amazon.Otherwise it is a nice compact size and that fact that the plug folds in is nice.
this amplifier is very powerful at 1500W RMS at 2 ohms, thats right 1500W RMS not 1500W Peak like some other manufacturers, this amp can easily power 2 - 2 ohm Solo Baric 12" L7s or 1 - 2 ohm Solo Baric 12" or whatever combination you choose.this amp comes with a remote bass control, a 150A fuse, built in crossover and and is quite small actually but big on power, i believe the picture amazon has is of the ZX2500.1in my install, i use the built in crossovers, bass boost and decided to store my kicker KX3 crossover in the closet and you would not believe that built in crossovers work this great, i didnt until i heard my system.this system is in my 2000 4dr civic and is placed on the wall of the trunk on the right hand side. this amp gets very very hot but the heat sinks are very effective as this amp does not shut down on me. this amp has thermal protection, short circuit protection, soft start turn on and over current protection.the gain, crossover and bassboost controls are mounted on top the amplifers with easy to use and easy to access knobs making those tight installs like mine simple. most gain controls are mounted on the side and you need a flathead screwdriver to adjust the gain, in my install i would have to take my amp off the wall to adjust the gain and other settings, i cant imagine a greater inconvenience.overall a small amp(in terms of size NOT power), extremely powerful and great value for money.
This was a snap to setup. Had to set it up for access point mode and router mode separately but that was very quick. Enabled WEP and worked great from the start in both modes. The only mode I haven't tried because I have no need for it is client mode, I have internal wireless for that. I use this for work in various buildings I visit and it works perfect each time. I have also used it in hotel rooms as well as meeting rooms to enable a wireless network for everyone. So far so good. The size is very small and carried easily in the included case. I have only had it for a month or so but I recommend it.
The cable for no seeming reason stopped working after I used it for two weeks but past that I can still use the iPod cord I already have with the car charger and wall charger and they both work so for the price and as long as you have an extra iPod cable its great.
Bought this HP All in One Printer yesterday and today it would not install. First, the on and off switch remained on. Secondly, the printer cartridges motor would not move. So I called HP and they said they would send me another one. Waited on the phone for 45 minutes. Then, I hung up! Back to the store it goes, no more HP for me! This is the second HP Printer that I bought that was defective. However, the first one let me install it and at least it served me for 3 years! My advice to you: DO NOT BUY AN HP!!!
When I received my new radar detector, it went to use right away with a cop on the side of the road with a laser gun. The detector worked great by picking up the laser bouncing off the cars ahead of me. The radar works great too, picking up cops plenty of time before they are able to get me. I usually keep my detector in highway mode because in city mode, after the detector beeps once for a minor detection (such as a electronic door at a grocery store) it never goes off again, even if the strength of the detection goes all the way to 9...meaning it is most likely a cop! The radar detector does have a few draw backs though, the suction cups are terrible and I had to go out and buy ones that would stay on my windshield. Also the cord is a little short. The radar detector becomes a little annoying sometimes in the city because it is very sensitive. But all in all, this detector has definetly saved me from one ticket, so it was all worth it. I will definetly have it turned up on my way to florida tommorrow!!
I'm not a PDA Junky, but I sure stay very busy and thisdevice is the best Christmas gift I've ever had.PALM VX has plenty of Muscle to cover my everyday needsand keeps me focused in my daily reports plus my own personalagenda....There's the M515 now with 16MB but will you ever use them?I doubt it.....
I got this for my wife for Christmas. She loved it. It is a well made and spacious at a great price. We can carry her Rebel XTI, my Sony CyberShot, 2 lenses, and extra batteries and memories cards with no problem. It has adjustable dividers on the inside so things fit securely. Extra battery and UV filter are nice, but the bag is what makes it worth while.
This is a great camera for the price. Easy to use, especially the video,I thought it would be complicated. a nice surprise when it was so easy.Software is simple to use, another plus.
I live in TeXas and its mighty dusty here. We purchased this product(MONSTER CLEAN) at the Barton Creek Apple store... They were out of the (I-KLEAR) which I normally purchase, both the wipes and the spray. My disappointment/ apprehension was short lived. Thank goodness they were out of the (I-KLEAR) because the (MONSTER MASH) is a far superior product.The main reason I used (I-KLEAR) in the first place was it what Apple was recommending ... It's what they stocked at the Apple Store.. If I could get (MONSTER CLEAN) in a single package wipe similar to the (I-KLEAR) packaging, I buy it. It's just more convenient. You can't carry a bottle of spray around with you, but you can the wipes. But until then I will be using the ole' reliable Monster Mash in a bottle.There is nothing like a super clear, super clean, smudge free computer screen.
Got a 6-month Sirius subscription primarily for the NFL season, so I needed a cheap home system. Voil&agrave;! $25 for this unit + $25 for the Sirius STH2 Starmate Home Kit & you're set to go in about 10 minutes. Can't beat the price & simplicity. The FM transmitter also works so well that Sirius sent me an email after activation to tell me that it's not FCC-compliant due to interference with other radios in close proximity. But I think this is mainly an annoyance to others when you use this in your car. Turn on the FM Transmitter & you can listen to Sirius anywhere in your house.Only complaints are that the radio runs very hot & that the remote battery arrived dead.
(This review is being written prior to even having heard the system due to lack of information either by Amazon or Sony with regards to Bluetooth. I will add an update if and when I get a Bluetooth paired connection.) (Edited: review is updated after I got a Bluetooth adapter that works.)I've been wanting a way to access the MP3 collection on my PC from my bathroom for a while now. What can I say, it's relaxing to take a bath and have some music playing, but not so convenient to have to change CDs, not to mention there's plenty of CDs I own that have songs on them I dislike, and forget about listening to the radio. When I saw this item I was pretty excited, thinking that it would be a great way to create playlists of nothing but songs I like.After reading the information on Amazon's page for this system there was no indication of any special needs for a Bluetooth connection, so I ordered the system and an Iogear GBU211 Bluetooth to USB adapter which has support for A2DP and AVRCP, not that those acronyms meant anything to me at the time, or that the Sony item required it (which it does, and more.) I get the Sony system and put it on the vanity in the bathroom, and wait until the adapter arrives.After the adapter shows up in the mail I installed it and read the Sony manual to figure out how to get the devices to talk to one another. Seemed easy enough, the Bluetooth device wizard searches for any Bluetooth devices, you select it, then follow the steps to establish a connection. The wizard found the Sony unit easily enough, but strike one is the 30 second window to enter a PIN number. You see, the Sony is upstairs, and my computer is downstairs. I tried to make a mad dash up the stairs to enter the PIN on the Sony unit, and gave up after two tries. I couldn't enter the numbers fast enough before the unit exited the PIN entry mode. Ok, annoying. I unplug the unit and bring it downstairs and plug it in. I enter the Bluetooth settings again on the PC and successfully enter a PIN on the Sony unit. The Sony unit is now listed in the Bluetooth devices control panel. Ok, ready to start playing, right? Wrong.I press the Bluetooth/Play button on the Sony unit, and I get the message NOT IN USE flashing on the screen. Uh, what the hell is that supposed to mean? I look in the manual and it says it means it's not connected to a device that supports AVRCP. I look at the Iogear package again, and it says right on the back that does in fact support AVRCP. (By the way, for those of you who don't know what AVRCP stands for, it's "Audio/Video Remote Control Profile" which is a protocol for controlling devices remotely.) The Sony manual also says it supports A2DP ("Advanced Audio Distribution Profile", which apparently is the protocol for streaming wireless high quality audio.) Again, on the back of the Iogear packaging it says it supports A2DP. I'm at a loss at this point, so I start scouring the web for troubleshooting the Sony unit and Iogear adapter. The search was in vain, since there's not a lot of info for either of them from people who have had problems. I suppose it's because the Sony unit is such a new item.I decided to contact Sony technical support and see if they had any ideas as to why the unit would flash this message with a Bluetooth device that seemed to have everything it needed in order to establish a connection. This was using their online chat service support, since it was free and late at night and I didn't feel like being on hold forever. I get ahold of a support advisor name Adrian. I explained the message I was getting, and the Bluetooth-enabled configuration on the PC. Adrian asked if the device supported AVRCP, and I replied that it does. That was the end of Sony's effort. The next response was "we don't support 3rd party hardware, contact the manufacturer of the Bluetooth device and see if they can help." I've been in this infinite loop many times, where one manufacturer blames the other, and the problem is never solved because neither company will bother trying to figure out WHY things aren't working, and stated that fact to Adrian and then promptly closed the chat window on him without so much as a "thanks for nothing." Strike two, this time on Sony for worthless support people who don't make even the smallest attempt to look at potential problems.Anger rising at this point, I scour the specifications in the back of the Sony manual. Oh, what's this? The Bluetooth communication system uses Bluetooth 2.0? Let's see what system the Iogear has... 1.2. Well gee, that's more than likely the problem. Of course, there's nothing on Amazon's site, Sony's site, and Sony's own technical support staff can't even ask what Bluetooth version the device the unit is trying to pair with has. Strike three for not giving the customer pre-purchase information on requirements.So to sum up, you need a Bluetooth device that uses Bluetooth 2.0, and don't count on Sony to help you figure out why the Bluetooth connection can't be established because their support people are either too lazy or too stupid to give anything outside of canned responses. Jeers to Amazon for not listing the 2.0 requirement (although I don't know if it's truly their fault, it's probably Sony's for not giving any requirements beyond "it supports Bluetooth."Again, I'll update my review after I get a Bluetooth 2.0 adapter. Hopefully I'll have better things to say after it's paired and connected with my PC, but so far I'm just annoyed.*********************************************(((And now for the follow-up, as promised!)))*********************************************I ordered the correct bluetooth USB adapter, and I can say that it's pretty dang cool. I do have issues with range. The music does some really bizarre things such as speed up and slow down as the signal seems to have a hard time being received by the Sony. I will point out that my PC is downstairs while the Sony is upstairs. I'm sure I can overcome this with a USB extension cable. That way I can position the adapter a little bit closer to the ceiling where it will hopefully strengthen the communication between the two. Sometimes the signal is so bad that the music completely drops out.On the plus side, I remember reading a comment that someone couldn't control their media player in Windows with it. Perhaps they have a new revision for the CMTBX5BT, because I have full control over my Windows Media Player (I believe I have WMP 11 installed.) It's really cool to be able to remotely stop/pause/skip songs, etc.Sound quality is OK. I wasn't blown away, but then again I wasn't looking for a superior audiophile level player either.My final overall review would be Very Satisfied with this product. It works as advertised, although setup is a little klunky and the range is fairly small. The main feature of this product that people should be interested in is accessing their digital media remotely.**Last edit to add the dongle which actually worked**I've finally remembered to update this review with the USB adapter that worked for me. It's an MSI Star Key 2.0 Long Range Bluetooth Dongle. Cost me about $23.00.
Pulled it out of the box, disconneted our JVC surround system, connected the new Sony system...plugged it in...and guess what, the DVD player kept displaying "no disc"..and if you pushed any button..."demo mode". Could not even turn the unit off. After calling the 800 number the gentleman told us that if we looked toward the back of the instruction book..we would find that the unit needed to be returned...it was broke.Needless to say we were not too happy Christmas evening.
Having recently gone through the frustrating process of purchasing DSL (I won't name any names) I may be prejudiced by the relative ease and positive tech-support experience I have had so far with the wireless router and adapter.I have been up and running for about 3 weeks with only one glitch that has required me to call tech support for help. Wait times are not long at all and the tech support people are patient, knowledgeable, and ultimately very helpful.Happy and satisfied with my purchase thus far :o)
I've never had one fail yet. This is a great basic power supply that should power most desktops without issues.
do not buy this item, do not believe the good reviews. It does not work, my belkin delivers better through put then this does. i was excited to see that now i could finally stream some video to an area where i cant use wireless and i cant get cat 5 cable into, i had been using belkin and gettin a solid 11 mbps which is as advertised, using this 85mbps whiz bang i get 7 and 8 mbps. my video actually is worse using this alleged faster product. netgear should be ashamed of themselves. if you are an attorny looking for a cause this one could be your payday.
We decided to purchase an HDTV for the family as a Christmas present. We spent a lot of time researcing out the various formats, IO, and technologies before making a decision. Finaly settled on the Toshiba 42" LCD and found the best deal at Amazon, which included free shipping. The expected delivery date was indicated to be as late as December 23, which made me a little nervous, but the TV actually arrived on December 12 and we made arrangements with Eagle to pick it up ourselves on the 14th when the kids were not around. I do not have cable, but had purchased an HDTV antenna from a local Radio Shack, and I am able to pick up 5 HD stations with good quality. The picture quality is great. The colors are very clear and bright. I must say that I am very happy with the television, the antenna, and the delivery (Eagle). The TV arrived in about a week during the busiest shipping time of the year. The only negative I can see is the fact that the TV is advertised as being 1080p compatible, but does not actually accept 1080p input. This has not affected my ability to use it, but I think I would be very upset if I had ordered this TV, expecting it to be compatible with existing 1080p equipment.
Amazing! I use it for XBOX Live and it hasn't lagged ONCE since I installed it in my college dorm! I used to get lags every single night from around 8pm until midnight, but not anymore! Not a single time since I bought this around a month ago! I'll get another one for playing at home too, this thing is PERFECT and for under $30 it's greatly priced too!
Great kit for the price you pay. Has they very basics.
Worked great for the first few months. Then random freezes started popping up. Now it freezes every 5 minutes while recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-RW. I now save every 2 to 3 minutes while transferring video from my camcorder.Picture quality, even on the component outputs, was poor from day 1. So I record on this, then play on my Toshiba SD9200.Panasonic has some great products, this is definitely not one of them. In fact, today I visited their website to check for firmware updates for this model, and saw that the webpage is a mess too. I select the DMR-ES20.EXE file for download, and after accepting the Lic agreement, am provided the DMR-E100.EXE for download !!!! That is scraping the bottom of the barrel as far as support goes Panasonic..wake up !!
I commonly cook overnight for long smokes. This thermometer is great. I second the opinions of the other reviewers.There are only 2 reasons I don't give this 5 stars:1) The receiver must be turned on first, then the transmitter. So, if you do lose signal, you can't just power cycle the receiver, you have to go out and power cycle the transmitter too.2) When the unit loses signal (it happens..it's a radio), you cannot set it it alarm!! So, if I'm cooking overnight, and the unit loses signal, I sleep all night without knowing that the pit temperature is still in the right range. I really wish it would alarm when it loses signal.However, those 2 things aside (these are minor), I still give it 4 stars and would not want to live without it.
This is a very complex receiver and definately not for the beginner that i am...i found it very diffucult to set up and had to ask a friend to come to my house and complete the process.Very happy with the sound and the HK speakers.
Quality construction, excellent glass, properly coated, worked great in helping me shoot sunsets in Hawaii last week.
This is a true collector's item and I am sooo glad I have it! Vikki is hot! She is clearly loving it and having a great time with her guests.And you even get to see her parents in the crowd! Piel Canela, Perfidia, Frenesi, Magic Is The Moonlight are some of my very favorites but each and every song is excellent. You will watch this over and over again and never tire of it. If you get the chance to buy this, do it. You won't regret it.
Purchased this IDE version to use with a Blu Ray Burner that was being used in an older PC. Despite no mention of Blu Ray compatibility in the IDE product specs for this, it works fine. Laptop running Vista picked it up fine with no software to install. Pure plug and play. Device is quiet and looks good as well.
This is my second digital camera. I wanted one that is for candid shots and for moments where my bulky Canon Digital Rebel is just impractical to carry.The camera is built very solidly with anodized metal construction. The buttons, albeit small(given the small size of the camera), are well constructed. The quality of the pictures is very good, given that it is 2MP max. size. I took vga(smaller sized 640x480 resolution or 100 kb files)shots and they were decent even at 8x10 size. A small amount of blurriness was visible-- but this was a large blow-up for such a small file.I have yet to print a 2 MP file picture, but the quality of the print should only get better.The neat thing about this camera, outside of its very small size, is that it almost instantly comes to life and is ready to begin snapping pictures as soon as you see something to take. GREAT FOR THOSE ULTIMATE CANDID MOMENTS!! Because of its shockingly small size, people do not even think you have a camera on you. In its case, it looks like a small cell phone.I purchased a 64mb duo memory card for this one. I am now sorry, since the 256mb pro grade duo memory cards are about the same price now. If you purchase a memory card, look into the pro grade cards. They write shots to memory faster, making the camera ready for the next one. If you get the 256mb card, you can take up to 445 2MP pictures or up to 2,380 vga pictures! You will seldom need to erase your card.I bought the case for the Sony DSC-U50 camera(next size up). It allows room for the lanyard and has storage for the card adapter.This is the perfect complement to a larger digital camera--for that ultimate candid shot!
Great little product- accepts compact flash and SD - the two standards (so to speak) uses a standard USB cable on the back (probably same kind that came with your camera) So far it has worked flawlessly- been using it for about a month. Much better than wearing down your camera battery offloading photos and faster too. Only 4 stars because I feel it should be a little cheaper and I worry about the long term lifespan of the usb port on the back.TIP: Always put the card back in the camera as soon as you are done downloading photos AND format the card in the camera when you put it back in, do not erase the images- much more likely to get card errors when just erase the images.
I bought this same item at Staples for less than half this price within the past month - October, 2008!
these cables get the job done but I would recommend the larger cables. but for the price you can't beet these cables.
This is a very good quality kit for a very small price. It has everything needed to install my subs and amplifier. I would recommend this kit to everyone.
I needed to be able to switch a single computer between two completely different networks and I wanted it to be a physical switch so only one cable was actually connected to the computer at a time. This product did the trick perfectly.
I bought this Sub and it`s awesome the sound is very powerfull and musical. Once it is properly adjusted the sound is very strong clear, and doesn`t overtake the rest of the speakers. I was to buy a Velodyne, but then considered it was a lot of money to spend in a sub, so i went for this Infinity and i must say that it`s a quality TOP product sound as well as the polk and velodyne i tested at the store. Along with my Bowers and Wilkins front speakers it is totally musical, the sub doesn`t kill the rest of the speakers and empowers lower frecuencies in harmony with the rest of the system. The best of all is that i don`t even have to set it to max power to get a powerfull and musical smooth bass, eventhoug my place is pretty big.
I bought this TV as a replacement for my 1990's style Sony Watchman, which was a black and white model. After 12+ years, it finally pooped out.The Casio is an OK substitute. Picture quality is better on some stations that others, but I guess that is to be expected on a small TV. At least, it is color.My biggest complaint, and it's something that drives me nuts, is that it does not stay on the same channel when you turn it off. This means, that each time you turn the darn thing on, you must reset it to your favorite channel. I didn't think that this would be bothersome, but it is.The other issue is that it does not come with the wall adapter cord. The batteries only last about 2 hours, well maybe 3, but the last hour you only get the sound. So the adapter is a must. The adapter is a huge box thing, so you cannot use the outlet for anything else, while the TV is plugged in.
Purchased this for my husband...he did originally have an iPod...it was not user friendly for him. He is able to use his Zune without problem! He not only is enjoying but speaks very highly of how easy it is for him to sync all of his favorites from computer/internet! ddd
I purchased this for my 87 years old mother and father and they love using it. It is easy to understand. Great purchase
I bought this primarily for its use as an access point. It has been working very well. I got a decent coverage in a two story house.
I have the model before this one - the 650S. Hardly had any use on it before my husband passed away. When the grandchildren came to visit I thought, "Great, they can watch DVDs in this little player in the car on the way back home." WRONG. The battery was DEAD and wouldn't charge. As a matter of fact, the battery light would not come on that it was even trying to charge.However, the unit still works with AC or with DC in the cigarette lighter. But that was not my intention. I first thought about sending it with one granddaughter who came to visit earlier and who would be flying home. "What a great idea to have her take it on the plane and have her mother mail it back to me." But I'm glad I didn't since it would not have worked for her.Cute? Yes. Great size? Yes. Great product? No. Sorry, folks, thumbs down on this one if you want portability.Gail Gupton, Author: 'The 31-Day Diet of Spiritual Enlightenment', and 'Seekers of Truth'.
I bought this for my six year old cousin for her birthday and she loves it, but when the batteries die all pictures are lost.
Why do I need these floppy disks? I have a home computer without access to the Internet since November 2004 but I can get on the Internet at the local library. I write my Amazon reviews at home then copy them to floppy disk for posting on Amazon in the library. I sometimes copy useful information (relevant to future reviews) from the Internet to disk for study at home. Of course, reviews aren't the only items that depend on these floppy disks but when you realize how many reviews I've posted in 2005 you'll see that these disks have got plenty of use.The floppy disks come in a transparent plastic case that protects them during transport. The case opens out in a handy way so that the disks can stand upright on a desk, making it easy to flick through them. Five different colors (two disks of each color) aid identification when they are upright, though of course labels are enclosed so that you can uniquely identify each disk.I haven't used any other disks recently so I can't say if they are better or worse than any from rival manufacturers, but I've got no complaints about them - and they are competitively priced.I see that others have had a bad experience with these floppy disks when using them for long-term security. Obviously, if I encounter problems, I'll modify this review (with our without use of a floppy) but so far I am entirely satisfied.
I will give 5 stars for the Optics - just amazing pictures, especially in daylight. I shot a few pictures under a 60 Watt (yellow) light and the picture quality was surprisingly good.What I liked most about this Camcorder:1. Great image quality, especially in daylight (comparable to the panasonic 3 ccd model which is much more expensive)2. Very sleek and compact. Love the look of it3. Robust. My 3 year old has already dropped it twice and the camcorder has taken it very well.4. Very good Mic. Audio quality of the recorded movies with the built-in mic was amazing5. The LCD is big, bright and has crisp imagesWhat I did not Like (complaints):1. The manual sucks. It is just a little more than a complete listing of all the menus that the camcorder provides. Not much explanation and no good flow.2. The camcorder "automatically" chooses between optical and digital zoom. There is no way you can manually control that3. The battery lasts for just 30 minutes (at least in my case). I had to buy a high capacity battery seperately to make it meaningful.4. The camcorder provides a 12 bit and a 16 bit audio mode. But if you choose 16 bit mode, then later on, you cannot mix audio with the movie using the Audio dubbing feature. The audio dubbing just stops if it sees a 16 bit clip, it works only with 12 bit. Very annoying and very nonsense. I think the reason is that the camcorder stores both, the original as well as the dubbed audio and needs the extra bits for this. But nevertheless, annoying.. (In my enthusiasm, I recored two tapes in 16 bit mode and now am stuck, I cannot mix in audio without first converting them to 12 bit and there is no easy way of doing that).But overall, this camcorder is a champ.
Works well most times on 5.The mic clip that you have will determine how effective this bar will beGet mic clips with metal screws, plastic screws will be easily destroyed.
I PURCHASED THIS UNIT AND HAVE EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER TWICE (WITH NO REPLY) COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE SOUND VOLUME ON DVD PLAYBACK IS ALMOST INAUDIBLE!
The Rezo 30 digital camera case fits the Olympus Tough series cameras very well. The camera can be easily pulled from the case, since the zippers meet at the middle top of the case.
I put one of these units in a small medical office as a remedy to issues they were having with adhoc networking on office files. Basically they had established server applications that covered the practitioners documentation, billing the various insurance companies, billing the government, and billing individuals. These things all need special treatment under HIPPA while things like employee handbooks did not, hence a device like this might work. They had been using file sharing under windows with shortcuts to folders but as more people came into the picture and the practice grew user error grew and that just was not working. In a professional environment you just can't use a sneakernet either :) (a flash drive and a pair of Nikes these days)So being a compact unit I stuck down behind where the receptionist kept her printer paper after chasing off the dust bunnies and connected it to the 24 node Cisco router that sat right by the VPN to the satelites.First of all as noted it requires a software install on each desktop. For this environment that wasn't all bad as there was a wide variance in user experience and it was not necessarily going to be realistic for them to use a file manager to open stuff up etc. I set everything up and ran all the installs after hours one day and the next began explaining the new icon on their desktops that accessed a space larger than their own computer.That actually worked really well if it hadn't been sharing space on the main network. That network was a standard Ethernet setup with one wireless connection and when the new storage unit was in use it somehow created a significant reduction in overall network capacity. As noted elsewhere it was pretty slow as well but for our team using it that was not a problem. The problem was in the practitioner's connection to their server as well as billing which combined is your bread and butter of course.Numerically speaking the office staff at the site outnumbered the practitioner's and the billing stuff only ran on certain days in prepared batches. It's my thought that the software used to connect a user to this unit when used in a number of desktops as few as 6 at a time was creating the drag. Just having it open and moments after it was closed even.When you add to that the separate VPN installation this thing was proving a bandwidth hog. One little box perhaps or a device purported to serve this purpose?My opinion is that there are far better solutions out there today and that this unit was flawed from inception by it's propriety software. I never figured out exactly what happened in that case but for those familiar with networking layers I would hypothesize this was really created for one or two PCs and not a small office as suggested in it's literature at the time. Somehow it was clogging on one of the seven layers or creating interference by flooding the network with packets.Even with as six users and not all them actively using it. What are you going to do ask the supervisor to count heads on who's connected and issue a hall pass?When I removed it and watched the traffic they were back to having a fairly constant surplus in bandwidth even with the remote nodes. I recommended just adding a redundant server that could be a file server and backup server as well as having in place their bread in butter apps should they need to move to it.Redundancy is good, it worked much better (the existing server became redundant, while the practitioners got a new faster one rectifying some dissatisfaction. At the same time the boss got to try a cheaper solution which alas was this unit).
This review doesn't pertain to this laptop, it refers to a Presario 2132 that I bought a year ago but from what I've seen of newer Compaq machines it applies.The lid is made of soft plastic that's highly flexible. This means that if you carry around your laptop a lot, the screen gets pressed against the keyboard--I now have many visible scratches on the screen as a result.The battery has also died after about a year of use. The computer will just shut off, with no low power warning / hibernation after about 15 minutes of use on the battery. I have only been running the computer off the battery regularly in the last month.I have used AST and Toshiba laptops before, for about four years each, including a year each being carried around in a backpack / on public transportation in rural Africa, without any problems. I would not consider bringing this machine to the field--it doesn't inspire confidence...
I have one of these enclosures with a 100GB Hitachi drive. It sits on top of my Mac Mini (OSX 10.4.9). It comes on when I power up the Mini in the morning, then goes off after a few minutes. At 5:01pm SuperDuper! fires up, the drive comes on, and SuperDuper! backs up my internal drive to the Hitachi. After a while the external drive goes off again. I use the provided USB cable which also supplies the power for the drive. The enclosure I have has the Prolific USB chipset, which at one time was not recommended by the SuperDuper! folks, but it seems to be fine (maybe there was a problem at some time in the past, but it seems fixed now).
My kids are always stealing my expensive Canon digital camera, so I bought 2 of these Disney cameras for them. They like to photograph silly things like their feet, their toys, and their lunch. This Disney camera is not even applicable to such silly-fun photography. I was fair warned that the pictures would be grainy when downloaded (only 1 megapixel), but I hoped that the act of photographing stuff would be a fun activity for the kids. No so. The LCD screen on the back of the camera is completely useless, as you can barely even make out objects within 1-2 feet away. When preparing to take a picture, you must hold the camera very still and about 12 inches from the subject. When using such a technique, you will be able to make out the outline of the object, at best. After the kids gave the cameras a try and discovered that the LCD images were impossible to decipher, the cameras were left in the bottom of the toy box. Do not waste money on this camera.
This is is very sharp and fast. You need to play around with it. With F/8 and shutter speed above 1/500s the lens is very good. You can see the image I posted. It's an old lens but it is excellent when you consider the price. The auto focus is fast. It will not AF with Nikon without motor in the body such as D3100, D5100, and the like. I works great on my D7000.[[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004ZD4A/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title]]
Bought this drive to work with Apple 10.5 Time Machine. It has worked flawlessly. If you read the Apple discussions on other drives and their problems with time machine, you will see that this drive is what you want if you are going to run Leopard. It also has a good reputation for reliability.
Received one as a replacement of the old LC45GX, which was blown up by Sharp's service technicians. No banding; absolutely the best 46 lcd 1080pTV I've ever seen. In terms of TV functions, LC46D62U is definitely better than LC-45GX, the latter of which has the AVC connections as a separate unit. The only things I miss with the LC-45GX is the cable card adapter, memory card reader, and firewire connections.
I am using a DWL-G650 in my laptop and my wife uses an 802.11a based card in her laptop she uses at work mostly. She gets a good connection from within the room of the office, but if she goes very far away from the room she loses her connection. 802.11a is that way for everyone so it isn't just this router. That is the price you pay for faster speeds.802.11g is a happy medium with adequate speeds and good range. I can go anywhere in the house and if I am furthest I can get from the router I still get a good 2Mbps transfer speeds which means no slow down in gaming online and surfing online.The router/AP keeps our connection fairly good. There have been times when we were dropped from the wireless connection, but it came back up in about a minute after that. It happened at completely random times so it might have been something do to with interference or some weird wireless thing. It rarely happens and it fixes itself so everything is fine with me.I'd recommend it to others and advise in changing the default password, SSID, and enable WEP to actually be secure. You'd be suprised that about 75% of people don't secure their wireless connections.
It doesn't work without the charger plugged. Its battery is specific, of unusual configuration, so I could not even change it.
I purchased my Dvd player for a big trip the next day. I tested it out at home with the wall plug that was provided in the package. It worked great so i charged up the battery that night. Used the car adaptor the next day. The DVD cut off 15 min into it, and would not come back up. The player started to smoke so i returned it back and exchanged for another one (same brand). This one did the same thing except i used the battery instead of the adaptor and it started to smoke again. Even at the store it was smoking when the employee checked it out. I would not buy another one! Not worth it!
I have been unable to install the provided Music Manager software on my computer. Waited 35 minutes on hold to tech support, only to talk to someone who "just started" and never did get the problem resolved. The MP3 player armband and headphones are good. The sound from the FM tuner is excellent. Can't tell you much about loading music as I am unable to because I can't get the software to load and no one to help me!!
LCD is dark and not too clear but pics do turn out excellent displayed on PC or once printed (this depends obviously on your printer as well). No optical zoom but digital is zoom is very good. No sound for movies but it is very nice and length depends on your storage media size. Comes with 4 Energizer E2 batteries which have amazing battery life. I'm still using them after > 80 shots and 4 weeks. If you get low battery indicator turn the camera off, wait awhile (couple seconds to 1 minute) and turn on again and you're good to go. This is apparently a little trick with Photo Lithium batteries, they need a rest. Major problem is that the battery compartment is too easily opened. Several times I've accidentally opened it. It's also not meant to take night shots where the subject is > 6 feet.It's about the size of a medium sized palm but does fit nicely in my hand. Simple and easy uploading to PC. Camera use is so simple you won't even need the manual. It's an entry level so there's no advanced controls. Simple point and shoot camera for the entry level masses. Considering the low price and the intended market it's a good buy.
Color, grayscale and monochrome modes work well with Windows and Linux. Windows installation was a little clumsy, perhaps because the drivers for an older Visioneer scanner were still installed. Linux immediately recognized the scanner.
I PURCHASED THE ITEM IN JAN. 08 AS A FACTORY REFURBISHED UNIT FOR $64.95. FOR THE PRICE I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE UNIT. EASY TO TRANSFER SONGS ONTO IT FROM EITHER WINDOWS MEDIA 11 OR SAMSUNG MEDIA STUDIO. DISPLAY IS VERY GOOD FOR IT'S SIZE AND ALL FUNCTIONS ARE EASY TO NAVIGATE AND USE. ONLY 2 PROBLEMS, THE HOLD BUTTON ON MY UNIT STOPPED WORKING AFTER A FEW HOURS USE AND SOME OF THE WRITING ON THE DISPLAY IS SO SMALL IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ. FOR THE MONEY I SPENT I'M VERY SATISFIED.
Easy friendly to user only flaw it's made only 30 min long other than that is great. would recommended to other to buy
I bought about a year or 2 ago because of the reviews I read in Consumer Reports about them. Sure, you could spend a lot more and get even better, but I wasn't about to go nuts.I like them. They fit fairly nicely in the ear. They seem to keep the sound when I am in the gym, versus the old style over the ears that pick up sounds.Definitely worth the price.
Many people on this site are crazy! I bought this product at least six months ago, and for fun, I decided to see what these intelligent Amazon reviewers had to say about my beloved RIO VOLT. Well, The 1-star comments are complete trash, I suggest you dont waste your time reading them. It is quite apparent to me now that some people have no clue how to use electronics. I wouldn't say I know a lot, but I know enough to be able to use this product! Come on, if you can't get this simple product to work IT IS YOUR OWN FAULT! There is no way that the RIO VOLT doesn't work. I could be happier with it. In hindsight however, I would recomend a higher model, because the SP90 is getting outdated. In conclusion, I recomend this Product if you know how to use a computer. IE; you can type a history paper on Microsoft Word.
This is a well constructed product and is the perfect size for smaller items- love the strong bletr or strap clip. The squeeze latch is firm at closure and yet easy to open and close. My extra camera battey, 2 extra AA flash batteries, my 28mm Voigtlander eye-level viewer and a second camera card all fit in the pounch- cool!
this is a great player in terms of battery time, price, syncing audio, video, FM player, awesome! however, the organization and playing capabilities are the WORST i've seen.1) once the music is in your player, you cannot edit albums, artist names, NOTHING. you have to sync the music back to your computer, change the name and then sync it back. but wait! if you change the name of the artist, you now have the old and new artist name in your player, silly you! don't forget to delete everything you've sync'd (total pain in the ***).2) if you have only one song from an album, the player plays that song, then stops. no continuous play for you! you better be glued to the player to make the 5 clicks it takes to play the next album (which is really awesome when you're driving a car), or you better take the day off and settle down and spend 38 hours making individual playlists for each and every single artist because that's the ONLY way to play all the songs from one artist.so i say, don't buy an ipod, but don't buy a creative zen either. the cowons are way better.
Since I live with two other guys in a duplex, I don't have a lot of room for a big, high-end system (and as a student, I lack the budget to get one anyway). But I do require a certain quality of sound when it comes to my music. So I spent a number of hours shopping for a reasonable compact stereo system that had the features I was looking for (decent sound, ease-of-use, sleep timer, appearance, etc.). After checking out a number of systems, the MX-GT80 caught my eye, and I began to fiddle around with it.My first impression was the relative quality of sound it put out. It's not at an audiophile level, but it was basically clean and powerful compared to the other systems I tested in its price range. I found the JVC easier to use as well, even though there are a number of controls and functions crammed on the front panel. The feel of the controls was adequate, and I was able to discern the basic functions fairly quickly without having to check the manual (a big plus). The system has an interesting look - sort of an "industrial" motif. I would have preferred something a bit more elegant, but it was acceptable for my bachelor decor. The remote keys are a bit small, but usable, and it controls all of the basic functions. However, some options still need to be accessed on the front panel, such as CD-repeat. Overall it seemed to fit my needs, so I went ahead and purchased it.When I got it home, I was able to set it up quickly and easily - it fit quite well on top of my medium-sized dresser. I enjoy relaxing to Celtic-type music (Enya, Michelle Tumes, Eden's Bridge, etc.), and it plays my favorites nicely. Even at low volume, it seems to pick up and project the more subtle aspects of the music very well. I like listening to audio tapes or music when I hit the sack, and the sleep function works fine for that purpose. The time settings are at 10-minute intervals, but there is an abrupt jump from 30 to 60 minutes. I would have preferred more time increments, or the ability to manually enter the playing time. I have to echo an MX-GT90 reviewer's dismissal of the clock - mine actually loses time very quickly. But I didn't buy it for timekeeping, so that shortcoming doesn't really bother me. After a few weeks, the 3-CD capacity becomes somewhat limiting (I would have preferred at least 5), so you may wish to consider that before purchase.Overall, this is a decent compact system for casual use. I don't crank it up much (the neighbors didn't like my "Matrix" soundtrack test-drive), but it still sounds good at low volume. It's also easy to control while lying in bed. However, this stereo does have it's limitations, and had I found one, I would have gone with another system that better suited my audio wants and needs. I recommend it with some reservations, so you might want to spend more time shopping and comparing than I did to make sure you get everything you want in a compact stereo. But, you can certainly do worse than this one.UPDATE 1/28/05: My MX-GT80 recently ate a CD, so I retired it to the garage for radio duty. I replaced it with a JVC MX-GC5, which I'm quite happy with (see my review for more details).
Bought this to protect my kit lens. I'm not one to put extra glass in front of my lens/sensor, but this guy hasn't had any noticeable effect on pictures. And it took the brunt of an impact after the camera slipped off my shoulder.At the price, I'd definitely pick another one of these up if I ever needed to.
I would not recommend this flash drive. it is very slow and it broke in less than a year. i lost all my data....
This may not be the most expensive filter but it works great on my digital camera. It is well worth the money and the low cost will encourage you to replace it when it does eventually get scratched.
Same thing. Circuit City. Doesn't work. Cheaper to buy a new one than fix. Stay away from this unit. What does Polaroid make that's any good???
Great camera, but there are newer ones coming out. However, the new ones have the same basic features, so this is a chance to get the camera for less money as they make room for new models.
This is my go-to lens anytime i am going to shoot portraits, mugshots, faces, interior, low light - you name it. This lens is amazingly sharp, and dead cheap for the quality you are getting. Fast auto focus, exceptional low light performance at f/1.8 By stripping out the zoom and concentrating on delivering superior performance this little lens sharpness delivers on the same level as the much more expensive 24-70mm f/2.8AF-S, and has twice the light sensitivity - but for a fraction of the cost. I love shooting available light with this lens!To put it simply, if you are even thinking about considering adding this lens to your bag - get it. you can't go wrong with the price and you will be blown away at the performance.
Amazon shipped the wrong item to me! -- I specifically ordered the Shure SE310A-k Sound Isolating Earphones (Black) but Amazon Shipped to me: Shure SE310 WHITE.Unfortunately for me, I'm already overseas and there's no way for me to return the item back :(sigh..As for the product itself - good mid to high's. Good sound isolation. Sound Quality is like: Sein PMX100 but with Sound Isolation
The quality of image from this camera was way below my expectations and what I've seen from equivelant SWAN models. The manufacturer first said the spots I saw were common to CMOS camera's, but after discussing them they said it is defective. Either way I couldn't spend any more time and per the manufacturers suggestion I'll be trying a CCD version, although more expensive, the image quality is much better (I have a B&W CCD and am very pleased).
After struggling with the reliability of several Epson InkJet printers, I decided it was worth investing in what I thought was the high-end picture printer- the Sony dye-sub. After a couple weeks it wouldn't print and had to go back to Sony for a 6 week repair job. Now it works, but the print quality is horrible. The pictures are dull and the color is horrible. Background scenese are just blobs of color and there is no contrast whatsoever. If have since bought a Canon i560, which I intended to just use for day to day document printing. But I've compared the same picture coming from both and it is night and day -- the bubble jet that costs less and does more functions prints 2-3 times better. The pictures are sharp, the contrast is great, and the dullness does not exist. I'd suggest staying as far away from this Sony as possible -- it's a rip off and you can do MUCH better with a good Inkjet or Bubblejet.
I purchased this item with hesitation because of the reviews I had read about the square adapter vs round hole on the GPS. People! Turn the GPS around and look for the OTHER connection port. There are TWO on this GPS. Hope this helps.
This camera works excellent as a point and shoot. It takes high quality photos and video, and is really easy to take almost anywhere. It will fit in your pocket, but may feel slightly bulky as you walk around with it. You should not expect manual controls from this camera, but as a nice functional point and shoot the SD800 excels. Definitely would recommend.
I've been a fan of Maxell CD-R Pro for years, but in the last few months everywhere I've tried to purchase it (at stores or online) the discs are actually the PHOTO CD-R Pro though it's in the packaging for the regular CD-R Pro. If I wanted the Photo CD-R Pro I'd buy that since they are easy to distinguish by not only the packaging but by looking at the top of the spindle you can clearly see it is a different disc. Despite how easy it is to see the difference it seems that online sellers don't actually look at what they are sending. When they look at the top of the spindle it's very easy to see the difference between the CD-R Pro (black and gold on top) and the Photo CD-R Pro (silver and yellow on top). I've contacted Maxell about this but have received no response about why the CD-R Pro is no longer in the packaging for it. Amazon also supposedly is looking into this but weeks later I haven't heard from them either. The CD-R Pro is a great product. I'd give it 5 stars, but as long as the wrong product shows up it will get the worst rating possible.
Excellent service and price. Very Orden and full shipped. Excelent presentation. Good work. Its very nice item. Full services and Very type.
I entered into this purchase, not really expecting too much, as everyone from the other reviews pretty much states, "well, whatever you get, it's going to be FM technology." Yes, there will be some static, and yes, you may have to look around for a station a little bit.A little background - I live about 50 miles outside of Birmingham, AL, so there's a decent market for radio stations in my area, but not quite crammed like the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area, for example. Surprisingly, when I play my music, it comes in pretty clear most of the time. Several have suggested finding a channel in the 80's, but I've got mine set to 96.1 and have had better success with it there than the low end of the dial. So, if you get this model, you might want to scout out what's available further up before settling - the transmitter can go up to 107.9. The transmitter can "mute out" whatever frequency you're tuned in on, for the most part. I have a little static from time to time on the empty station I use.The accessories that come with it allow for potentially any iPod to be connected to it. There are two different holders that come with it - one for iPods, current generation and before, and a smaller, slimmer holder for the iPod nanos (and probably the minis and shuffles). You clip the holder onto the RoadTrip to ensure stability. Additionally, there are pads to provide the best and snuggest fit possible. The RoadTrip comes with an extension for the power outlet, in case the RoadTrip comes out at an awkward position with the basic piece plugged into the RoadTrip from the outlet. You can adjust the pieces, slant them, so you can better see and reach the iPod and the FM transmitter.The transmitter has the ability to remember what station you were last set to, so when you turn the unit on, it immediately returns to that frequency. The pitfall is when you turn the unit off, you must hold in the button to the right for 3-5 seconds. If you press it, the transmitter recets itself to 88.1.The other accessory that comes with the RoadTrip is a cable that enables you to connect the transmitter and iPod to your computer, and broadcast. The curious thing is that if you have iTunes installed on your machine, all you have to do is open up iTunes, and you can play songs from your iPod.Other pluses: it charges up the iPod quickly; you can disconnect the transmitter from the charger, for whatever reason (probably the computer broadcast thing); you adjust all volume from your radio, no volume adjustments need to be made from the iPod. And it works with the latest version of iPods (5th gen w/ Video).Other minus: making sure that the iPod is seated in the port can be a pain at times.As a newcomer to using my iPod in my car, it's also beneficial for you to utilize the "On-the-Go" playlist feature on your iPod. Focusing on finding a song while driving takes attention away from driving, and could lead to an accident, imho.It's a steal at $57 through Amazon. If you find it at Target, Best Buy, etc., you're going to pay $90 for it. I highly recommend it.
It's good for that price as compared with others
I bought two of these, one for a notebook running Windows XP, and another for a notebook running Windows Vista. After downloading the updated drivers from IOGEAR, I plugged one into each machine, and they were up and running flawlessly in no time.I connected my Blackberry Curve phone, and my bluetooth stereo headphones; both were detected by the computers, and coupled seamlessly. The range of these dongles is amazing considering the limitations of bluetooth.
I'm in habit of inter changing cables, power amps and speakers from one system to another(I do have several system set up on different rooms). I find this spade partnered with Monster M Series Lock Master Pin Modular Speaker Cable does make it a lot easier to satisfy my odd habit. This Monster spade attachment is of exceptional build and is made really thick. It will hold any hi end speaker cable regardless of thickness, weight or both. I am glad this innovative idea was made by Monster.
Awesome product.Great battery live/energy saving.A bit hard to control, but you'd get used to it after playing with it for a couple days.Difficult to use in a car. Having RAM MOUNT holding it in a car is a good idea.
Unit arrived as promised - right speaker stopped working on day 4 - went to Amazon website where it says go to manufactuer - spent a day online looking for it - finally found site - only option e-mail sutomer support - month later still have not heard back
I was just looking for a basic set of computer speakers and these are that and more. I never hardly turn the volume very loud because even on the most basic setting they produce plenty of sound. Definitely recommend this item for anyone looking for a lot of bang for your buck when it comes to computer speakers.
This is a really great deal. Well worth it because it's important to protect your expensive Ipod. I love wearing the Ipod when running and it's snug on the armband and doesn't bother me at all. That's the beauty of the light Ipod: doesn't jiggle around even when in the skin and secure on the armband. The skin is brilliant on the Ipod when I am doing the gardening or washing the car because everything is well protected from dirty or wet hands when I change the music or adjust the volume.
This version is just as good as the new one.I've just bought it and registered.The process of registering it was painless - through it all.The only needed was to send a proof of purchase - its invoice did the job flawlessly.I recommend it to all who want to buy an AppleCare plan to their Macbook Pros.
Bass is deep and full, the things can withstand maximum volume from my PC with no distortion, even with bass boost. The higher notes are also crisp and clear. I listen to a lot of D&B and these phones put up with the sound very well. They are also very comfortable... I have owned two pairs for about a month now and they have not given me any problems. These sound like a pair of $70-$100 headphones but cost a lot less. Buy these and you will definitely be satisfied!
I opened the package and tested the Viewcam with a brand new tape in a fairly clean room. Played back image was terribly distorted with several horizontal mozaic-patterned bars. During further recording, &quot;head dirty&quot; warning sign occasionally came up. Cleaned the head with a brand new cleaning tape, without any improvement. I returned the Viewcam and bought a SONY TRV-18, which, to my surprise, played back the very movie without any problem. This means, in my case, the Viewcam recorded the image successfully but could not show its achievement on its own monitor.Still pictures were OK though. Sensitivity is lot better than my FinePix 4800 and the image quality was better than TRV-18.
I bought the product 2 months ago. Now half of the screen does not turn on!!I called Palm store and they said they would not replace the device. They want me to mail it to them for repair, plus, I HAVE TO PAY THE SHIPMENT!!
I ordered it for using as general photography (rule of thirds) and building photography.Although it's usable sometimes, but not as much as I thought.Simply the lines are to thin for me, and I find it more disturbing than useful, so I changed it back to my FS-1.
This printer and the Mac OS X seem to have a hate-hate relationship. The printer will handle text documents fine, but it is a bear when it comes to printing photos. You have to manipulate several different settings to get the printer set up to handle photos and then it just refuses to communicate with my Mac to print any photos.The software also has a nasty problem of having to be uninstalled and reinstalled everytime the printing stops for some reason. I even had to do that after the printer stopped because of a paper jam.
the sony walkman is the best item made by sony very easy to carry
Nothing bad to say. Would buy again. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I really like this mouse, better than any other, but they wear out after a year to 18 months. Still I will continue to buy them because they work best for me. Not a big investment considering how much I use it.
Overall these stands are good for what they're worth. Easy to assemble, sturdy, nice sized top plate for my monitors (KRK rokit 8's). I would've given 5 stars but like one of the reviewers said the cable clips were also broken upon opening the box and one of the stands brand sticker (it says "On Stage Stands") was scraped up pretty bad.
Bought this to connect my laptop to my TV and it fails miserably. Tried connecting to a digital projector, same failure: lines, squiggles, but no discernable image. Used another cable of the same design by a different manufacturer and it worked fine. Junk. Don't bother buying this one. You really do get what you pay for. Go to Radio Shack and get one that works even though you will pay 3x more for it.
I'm a professional photographer and I wanted a really good camera for vacations and goofing around without having to lug around my "big" camera.I was so frustrated using the point & shoot that wouldn't recycle fast enough and I would lose a lot of good images and it only had fully automatic functions.I love this camera. It has enough bells and whistles so I can still use it like my professional camera and I can use it manually to override the automatic functions. A lot of the consumer cameras won't let you do that.If you want the manual feature you must get the XTi, the XT doesn't have it.The important things for me - fast recycle time, removeable lenses, high iso, and 10 mg pixels. This camera has all those!
Folks, I found this camera bag/case at my local Walmart for near the same price as Amazon. I just recently purchased a Sony DSC-WX9 camera and needed the "right" camera bag for my needs. My WX9 came with a camera bag and memory card, but the bag was so small that I could NOT fit an extra battery in it. Sure, it would hold a memory card but that is about all. As such, I opted for this bag and could NOT be any happier. There is plenty of room for (2) extra batteries and extra memory card(s). Highly recommend this camera bag. Thank you Sony for designing such a great product. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and buy it as you will be glad you did!
I hadn't seen a movie in..drum roll please..six years. ANY movie.As I bought myself a portable DVD player for Christmas for business use and for travel, I needed the travel case (and headphones, too!)I had a plane trip coming up and wanted to take this as my carry-on.May I digress a moment? Good grief! Whatever happened to standards? I cannot believe the things I saw people bringing onto the airplanes! What in the world is the matter with people?! And why did the airlines allow it!? Ridiculous!Strollers, golf-bag sized duffel bags, whole sets of luggage, HUGE pieces of luggage! Why bother having those signs and cubes that say 'if your bag won't fit in this space' you will have to check your bag if they don't abide by it??!Ok..I've vented..Anyway, I don't want the hassle of carrying things so I carry a purse and this time my DVD bag and I just loved it. I watched movies on my drop down tray and never even took the DVD player out of the case.It gets 4 stars only because the headphones barely fit and because I prefer having two zippers on the track inside of just one. Know what I mean? Being able to zip one side, then the other side on the same track and have the zippers meet in the middle. I think it would have made manuevering much easier. And if the bag was expandable or larger to accomodate the headphones and accessories better it would be PER-FECT!
I purchased this item so that I can heat up water but it could not handle the wattage and it did not work. I have a bad back so I put this item in my car and attached a small heat pad. Now I have a happy back when I drive.
Great Printer, scanner,copier. the photos out of this printer are outstanding! I am on My second Canon, the 1st one cost me twice as much, and did not have one third of what this one has. I Do not think you can buy a better machine under $155.00. I have 3 digital cameras and take pro as well as many snap shots, and this is My printer of choice,Great Job, Canon!
This is the best computer I ever bought. I stopped using Macs after buying the Apple IIc (a long, long time ago in a galaxy far away) but when I saw the 17&quot; I thought it was perfect.I runs great and is perfect for business when you want a desktop replacement product.The only problem with it is the weight which sometimes is exhausting when carrying around for a complete day or on business trips. But that's a small price to pay when compared with the incredible benefits it provides.
If you own an iPod, Zen, Zune, or any MP3 player of any size, you can hear it in your car without having to buy the $100 car docking station. Apple and Apple-affiliated brands make a killing on making accessories specifically for that little docking port on the bottom, when you're forgetting about the headphone plug that works just fine.I get excellent signal all throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex when using my Zen with this FM transmitter. A perfect alternative to Griffin, a popular iPod accessory brand.Controls are a little funky but once you find the right station for your area, there's no need to change it
Colorful, compact and convenient, the Kingston Flash Drive comes ready-to-use right out of the box. I particularly liked the fact the it was not pre-filled with applications and software, which on competing models uses as much as 15% of the purported capacity. The 4 GB capacity is actually 3.75 GB of available storage (4,031,217,664 bytes) using a FAT32 file system.
Linksys shipped several very different versions under the same name: LNE100TX. The version 2.0 was good (with 4 indicators), versions 4.0 and 4.1 (with 2 indicators) are unreliable. One v4.0 card of mine has a problem with throughput, which drops down to 100KB/s under stress.
My husband and I bought a new digital camcorder last August, but have never adapted to it, as it is so difficult to view the films. We had owned several VHS-C in the past. This is a welcome return to a familiar format. As expected it is bigger that the digital one, but it is slimmer and lighter than our last VHS-C model.The instructions are a little more complicated than the last model. The zoom button is very conveniently placed. We have only tested it and the quality of picture and sound seem good. We are about to go on a trip and see the results.
I did not use everything in this kit as the only thing that I tried was the cell phone case which was a disappointement.I have to take the cover off the phone because the hole to charge the phone is not large enough to remove the charging cover from the cell phone. The hole for the speaker is not large enough as it covers the speaker which makes your voice sound muffled. You have to remove the cover from the phone to take the picture because the case partially covers the phone.
This is the only non L lens I have and I love it. There is no better lens for the money. I use this on both my Mark II and Mark III and it is amazing in low light situations. It's tack sharp wide open and the bokeh is very nice. I was originally thinking of getting the 50 1.2 L, but this one is just sooo much cheaper. I'm happy I went with it.
I had to return this bag; my 17in Dell laptop would not fit in it. I NEED A SMALLER LAPTOP!
If this Zune replacement AC charger is not original equipment, it's as good as it gets.Looks and performs like my new one that came with my Zune.I would recomend the charger, I also purchased a connection cord, it to looks and performs great as well.The prices very reasonable, and shipping was quite fast.Good alround buying experience...Thanks Amazon
I bought this mouse for my 3 1/2 year old son and it's great. I love that it comes with a USB adapter so I can just plug it into the USB port on my keyboard. There's no software to install and you don't have to disconnect your regular mouse in order to use this mouse. My son loves it and it is so easy for him to use. I only paid $...
JUST GOT BACK FROM VACATION IN ARUBA--THE CAMERA CASE WAS GREAT-IT PROTACTED IT FROM ALL THE ELEMENTS INCLUDING SAND AND RAIN-IT ALSO DID'T DISTORT ANY OF THE UNDERWATER PHOTOS! IT WAS GREAT-LOVED IT!
This is a great machine that has saved many discs! I typically use the liquid scratch repair kits, but sometimes they are just not enough. Keep in mind, this is not a 1,000 dollar machine and will not save discs that have very severe grooves. Overall, it has more than paid itself off.
Got this through redemption of credit card points. Evaluating it here to let as many people know the extremely poor quality and customer service. My mistake was not immediately trying the product. When I did 30 days had passed and I couldn't return it to the credit card company redemption center. When I called Coby to try and find out why I couldn't access the digital photo key chain they came to the conclusion that it was defective. When I asked what they were going to do, they said they couldn't do anything and it was tough luck for me. Now I won't look at a Coby product no matter how inexpensive it is because I know they don't stand behind their products.
Amazing Bass freq....and price is nice too....maybe not to great to walk with them. but i think theses are the graetest earbud headphones i've ever had...if you don't want to spen too much on headphones this is the best choice.. buy them you won't regret. at least i'm not...
I have had the Telrad Finder for just a little while and after mounting it and doing a simple alignment found to to be spot on and easy to use locating deep space objects I had never seen before.I am very pleased with the Telrad Finder!
It really makes sunsets beautiful (course it has to be a beautiful one to start with). I use it for all outside scenery photos. I have used it with my Nikon Film camera and now with my Nikon Digital camera. Love it. Arlene
I have read other reviews, on another site, being warned about this screen. The problem is the plastic end cap. The spring tension can break the plastic, rendering the retraction system useless. I went ahead and purchased one anyway because of the price and the company was close by. I figured if something went wrong I could just take it to them and get it replaced. :-/Well, I received my screen and pulled it down. First problem was I couldn't get it to retract properly. The retraction system takes some finesse, you have to pull it just enough for it to retract otherwise you are just pulling the screen out more.And if you pull too far, you'll end up pulling the screen itself off the roller. It's only attached with tape or glue, and can easily be pulled off if not careful. While pulling it, trying to get it to retract, I heard something snap and the sound of something unwinding really fast inside. Then there was no tension at all on the screen. What I had been warned about happened, it broke.Second problem was customer service. I called the company and told them my situation. I told them I would be happy to come by with the screen so they could look at it and we could go from there. They took down my number and said someone will call me back. No call back. I went to their website and wrote my situation in an e-mail and submitted it to their customer service link. No response. I called again and they looked up my e-mail. I was then told to go back to the website and fill out another form to get an RMA#, submit that and if after they reviewed and approved it, they would send me an RMA # and instructions on what to do next. I again reiterated that I lived about 20 minutes away and would be happy to bring the screen, invoice/receipt and all the packing material to them so they could see what the problem was and that it was a new screen that I had just received. He thought about it for a minute and then said "no, we have a process and you have to fill out paperwork." So, I went back to the website and filled out another form to get an RMA #. Almost a week later I received the coveted RMA# and instructions on what to do next. They wanted me to mail them an end cap, didn't matter which one, and a 10" square cut out of the brand new screen. Seemed a big waste of a new screen but did what I was told. Then I waited. I figured since the company was close it wouldn't take long to get a replacement screen. Waited some more. I checked USPS website and saw that my package containing the end cap and screen material was delivered the day after I sent it. Waited some more. Finally after almost 3 weeks the replacement screen arrived. I was thinking about returning this one to the original reseller and getting a different brand but because of the size of the thing, didn't want to hassle with it plus more paperwork. Luckily the second one seems to be holding up but I have only had it for under two months.The screen itself looks good, and this would be an awesome product if they would just redesign the end cap, that holds the tension of the coiled spring, a little more beefier.
If you are on a budget and need a reliable printer but this one it is a farely good one. I would have gave it 5 stars but thw text printing is not as crisp as it should be for a printer that prints such good photos ;)
I have been well pleased with this system. It fits in my office very well and gets played daily.
I bought this thing to connect my old Technics turntable to my component CD Recorder. While it works as advertised, the assembly was a bit shoddy - to wit: The guts (including both sets of RCA connector jacks) were inadequately secured to the body shell - making connection a very dicey matter. With some perseverance and a pair of needle nosed pliers, I was able to get things connected, but a lot of swearing was involved in the process. If any children or pets had been nearby, they would probably have been scarred for life.Once the connections were made, the unit operated as it was intended.
This burner works great, no problems to set up, pnp. Works well on both my dell laptop and my generic desktop.
after a few prints it has started smearing and has ever since!!! I don't think I would purchase again!! thanks
This is a really good way to get into the walkie-talkie world. The little Uniden FRS400 isn't the most elaborate item of its ilk, but it offers the basics plus some features the &quot;big guys&quot; don't always have. (It has a ringer, for instance, but only one ring tone.)Although the two-mile range may be a tad exaggerated, the 400 is defintely a family-friendly instrument. With its rather small size, a lot of the must-have features are tucked away, such as installing a thumbable-wheel on-off/squelch knob on the upper-left side, and PTT (push-to-talk) button just underneath.The lower-cost &quot;Eco&quot;-model Unidens, like mine, have their antennae integrated into an oval-shaped carry handle that is not only easy to deal with, but is well integrated into the overall design esthetic. You'll be surprised at how quickly you and your kids can get used to the absence of the standard &quot;rubber duckie&quot; antenna, which can malfunction if frequently grabbed. No trouble here, as the Uniden doesn't need the kind of protruberances the competition uses.This gizmo is definitely a cool-looking &quot;Star Trek&quot; sort of device, and kids will have little or no trouble getting used to its many intuitive controls. (Yes, there are a couple of slewing buttons but the simplicity of the Uniden 400 means there aren't too many.)My set, the 400G, has two features that really set it apart from the pack. One: it glows in the dark. Two: the oval, molded carry-handle antenna can be slightly parted and used as a belt clip! Just try to lose THAT.Small complaint dept: There is no auto-slewing device that can routinely scan all channels like a police scanner; most FRS's have them. The unit uses Alkaline batteries, but it needs THREE of them. Have no idea why. Increasingly, FRS units are like point-and-shoot cameras; you can spend a little or a lot but need to mind the basics. In my opinion the FRS400 is great value and fun to use.
I was sailing on the Canadian Westcoast (Vancouver - Gulf Islands, Sunshine coast) and bought a Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx plus the Bluechart for the area.I was slightly aprehensive before the purchase about the screen size and level of detail on the maps, but after a little getting used to, I was really VERY impressed.Having been used to large paper charts (expensive) this is a great deal.You can plan before a rough course, and have a good "large scale view" and easily zoom down to great detail, and be certain as to where you are, down to a few meters. If you have narrow & shallow passages with limited visibility, this is a really good system and proved to be accirate and spot on. The rocks and shallow areas are clearly marked, dropping anchor is make easy in places one has never been to before.It's really cost effective as the paper charts to cover the area would have been easily double the cost, and finally the ease of use makes the old charts nearly obsolete.I still would keep some trace on paper in theory, but by the end of the 2-3 weeks sailing, I was quite happy with just the hand held GPS as sole mapping and positioning. So maybe a 2nd GPS as a back up would be wise !!The only bit I am unhappy with Garmin, is that you cant transfer the software from one GPS to another, so if you loose the GPS, tough, you loose all the software as well. Unfair in my view.
I steered my mother to this router after doing some research and have been extremely pleased. It has worked flawlessly for her for over a year now and I haven't once had to provide tech-support.I did the initial setup, and found it totally painless and easy. As a bit of a geek, I took a look at the more advanced options and found it pleasantly feature-packed. Overall, this was the perfect wireless router and I'd buy it over my own linksys.
My third generation iPod has been having some problems with playing audiobooks lately, so I requisitioned an iPod Mini that has been sitting around neglected in my dad's office (with his permission, of course).I never even came close to filling up all 20GB of my iPod, so the space constraints of the Mini are no problem at all. In fact, all I ever really keep on my MP3 player is whatever audiobook I happen to be listening to, unless I'm going on a long trip or something. On to my impressions:This little gizmo is tiny! I don't know why that makes me like it so much more, but I'm sure we're all subconsciously aware that small equals cute. That, coupled with the nice silver cyberpunk finish, simply delights my aesthetic senses. For some reason, just having it in my pocket is a nice feeling. Oh, and the click wheel! Since I'm used to the 3G iPod, it comes across as marvelously innovative.Sure, the same criticisms that have been leveled against the iPod can be leveled here. Mainly, the short battery life and the non-user replaceable battery. Features like an FM tuner are also missing, but I don't particularly care about listening to the radio when I can be my own DJ.
works fine, and the best thing is it is too light!I cary it with me everywhere...I suggest it if your laptop started overheating too..
I would strongly suggest that the description of this product on Amazon should state prominently that "according to the manufacturer, Linksys, the WPSM54G is not compatible with Windows7," because that is exactly what Linksys tech support will tell you if you contact them for assistance.Two Questions:1. Are you planning to install this device on a machine running Windows7?2. Is your time worth more than five dollars per hour?If the answer to both those questions is yes, then I advise you not to purchase this product.Yes, there is plenty of chatter out there that says you can get this print server to run under Windows7, and maybe you can, if you are an experienced IT professional. But even if you are an experienced IT professional, the dollar value of the time you will waste tweaking everything to make the thing work with Windows7 would buy you about three wireless print servers that will run as Plug and Play under Windows7.And, yes, if you are only an average reasonably tech-savvy consumer, you might get lucky and stumble upon the magic order of things within the first three hours after you open the box. But the more likely scenario is that, like me, after four hours, you will be starting back at square one for the umpteenth time, surrounded by the piles of the clumps of hair you will have pulled from your own head, hoping against hope that this time, maybe this time, please lord, maybe this time, you will get it to work.I do think that eventually my stubborn persistence will "pay off," and I will get this thing to run under Windows7. But before that magic moment arrives--if it ever does arrive--the value of my lost time will have been sufficient to have paid for several wireless print servers that will run under Windows7. Really, if I weren't so stubborn, I would be money ahead just to buy a different device and toss this one in the trash right now with the other Linksys devices I've foolishly purchased in the past.(Oh, by the way, even if you do get the printer to print off this device running under Windows7, the fax and scanner functions will not work under Windows7, so your "multifunction" device will be, at best, only a "unifunction" device.)Did I mention that Linksys support on this device is pretty much worthless, which is quite consistent with my experience with Linksys in the past.Bottom line. Do not purchase the WPSM54G if you are planning to run it under Windows7! The money you "save" will not be enough to cover the cost of your hair-replacement surgery.UPDATE: Okay folks, after many, many tries, and retries, after about 6 hours of struggle, I was finally able to get this device to work running under Windows7. Unfortunately, because all my attempts were totally based on repetitive trial and error, I simply cannot say exactly what I did that made it work. Here's what I think worked: First, make sure you have the print driver for your printer installed on your computer. If you have made any previous attempts to install the print server software, make sure to disinstall the print server software from your machine. Reset the print server, by holding in the reset button with an unbent paperclip, while powering on the print server device. Continue to hold down the reset button for 10 seconds after power up, which will reset the print server. Unplug the print server. Unplug your printer. Download the firmware update and setup update from the Linksys website. With the print server still tunred off, connect the CAT5 network cable to the print server on one end and your router on the other end. With your printer off and with the print server still off, connect the USB cable from your printer to the print server. Power on the print server. Power on your printer. Open a browser window on your networked computer. Type in the IP address 192.168.1.70, which will bring up a login box for web based admin page for managing the print server. A popup asks for a login name and password. Leave the login name blank and enter "admin" without quotes, in the password. Hit enter, and the web based application for managing the print server should open. Click the "wireless" then the "security" tab and enter your network name and security details. Save. Next click the "status tab." And click the button to upgrade the firmware to the new version you downloaded. Exit the web based print server application, close your browser window. Next install the setup software that you downloaded, and when doing so, be sure to run the verions of setup.exe that is located in the "utility" folder of the download setup files. Follow the prompts. I believe this is the process that worked for me. If you get hung up and need to restart, be sure to reset the print server and uninstall the software with each new attempt. After a few attempts, you might get lucky like I did. But if you haven't already bought this device, save yourself some trouble and just buy something else.ADDITIONALL INFO:In case you require confirmation that Linksys position is that is not compatible with Windows7, here's the transcript from my Live Chat session with Linksys online support, wherein the Linksys techrep confirms that the WPSM54G "is not compatible with win 7 and will not work with it as no drivers are available for win 7":[2010-06-10 09:56:24] Please wait... Your number in the queue: 1[2010-06-10 09:56:24] A representative will be joining you shortly.[2010-06-10 09:56:36] Jasvinder (41927) has joined this session.[2010-06-10 09:57:31] Jasvinder (41927): Hello!! Welcome to Live Chat Cisco Support for Linksys Products.[2010-06-10 09:57:46] Jasvinder (41927): How may I help you?[2010-06-10 09:59:10] Herman Jacobs: Have new WPSM54G, trying to install on Dell laptop running Windows7. Have downloaded Setup Update and new firmware 1019, and have attempted to install these, but can't seem to figure out the magic order to get things up and running.[2010-06-10 10:00:02] Jasvinder (41927): I will surely assist you with this.[2010-06-10 10:00:05] Jasvinder (41927): Please confirm the serial number of your Linksys Device.[2010-06-10 10:01:07] Herman Jacobs: SP8*********[2010-06-10 10:02:20] Jasvinder (41927): This product is not compatible with win 7 and will not work with it as no drivers are available for win 7 .
Let's be honest. For most of us any USB flash drive will work as good as any other. I learned the hard way that one of the more important features to look at in choosing one is the key ring and case design. This model has a flimsy little plastic &quot;bridge&quot; across a cut-out on the side of the case. You're supposed to thread a small lanyard through this cutout to connect it to a keyring. I did this, and within a week the plastic piece broke off and I lost the flash drive. Look for one that has a sturdy loop or key ring connection on the case design.
I spent a lot of time looking on here for 4 x 10's and most of them for the same $ wasn't a pair but these are so that was the first plus. I have a Monte carlo and didn't want to cut in the back for 6 x 9's I wanted it to be the way it was when the car came out LoL Picky yes but that's me. First thing is the look of these speakers Awesome :) Yes there are not a high in name but do they sound good? Yes they do, now with 4 x 10's most people know there isn't going to be a lot of bass but the sound is still really good I like rock,metal,rap ect. Now with rap there good but not a lot of bass so that's why you get subs but with rock and metal really good and right now all I have is the 2 speakers in the back subs are coming as well the front speakers. My car is loud duel pips, 400sb but with windows down I can still here the music really good and I am happy with them. The $ really isn't bad and within 2 and a half days I had them after order. So if your looking for cheap but does the job and looks good I would go with them. Volfenhag isn't a bad brand there just not a high $ name but like I said the speakers work really well and I even got Volfenhag subs coming, so if your looking to save money but want good sound go with Volfenhag.
If you've got a wall phone, you need a long cord. This does the job & it's cheap enough to replace when it gets too tangled.
I have had great results from Tiffen filters. They are durable and protect my lenses. The price is reasonable also.
I've had this accessory for a while now. It's a great buy and will save you a ton on batteries, but Microsoft still needs to get their rechargeable batteries sorted out properly. They have a tendency to fail completely without any warning. That being said, I got my money's worth out of the battery before it failed, but it's handy to keep the case for the AA batteries, or an extra rechargeable around in case this happens when friends are over.
This set of speakers is yet another reason to buy from Altec Lansing. These are very small and have a powerful punch. They deliver extrememly crisp highs and punching lows from the dual subwoofer. Play your favorite song and hear it totally differently than you have ever heard it. You don't know what you are missing until you hear anything on these! The corded remote is a nice feature as well.
Excellent lens. In my Canon 5D I use it as a standard lens and in my 30D I use it as a short telephoto lens, perfect to take pictures of my baby. Don't forget to get the lens hood. Not only protects the lens but improves contrast and color saturation.
I recommend this Zenith DVD player. It may not be the best player, but for the price and the features it provides, it's worth your blood, sweat, and tears. I've had this DVD player for three years (Christmas 2003) and I haven't had a problem so far. Those people who had a bad experience with this DVD player should be kept away from electronics definitely. Either they're impatient, careless, abusive, or overall just plain idiots.
This unit exhibits good picture quality. However, the firmware is out of date and it does not support HDMI audio. Samsung website offers a firware update, but there are no instructions for installation. The update fies are in a format difficult to use. Hopefully, newer models will enjoy better support.
HEYDON'T LET NO ONE FOOL YOU WITH THOSE EXPENSIVE MONSTER CABLE , THESE ONE DO JUST WHAT THE OTHERS DO, JUST THE SAME WAY .A GOOD BUY FOR YOUR MONEY .
I got this unit from e-bay and it was worth the effort I spent in trying to outbid other e-bay members. The video output is excellent (I hoooked it up to my 31&quot; Philips HDTV) and the audio reproduction is really as advertised - it simulates surround sound as if It were connected to a surround system. It plays cds and cd-r without a hitch and sounds great on my Kenwood VR-6060.
Bought this for Canon SLR with standard 5mm lens. Fits well, Sturdy and sufficient for general use. PLastic is okay - no issues at all. Very good for price.
These Sennheisers are great for recording purposes! My band has been recording our first full length album and these have come in really handy! You can hear just about every detail of the music you are listening to. They are also pretty good at eliminating ambient noise. Great choice if you have the money to spend!
This EPSON product heve been "The Best Ever Have ...By EPSON" and I'm happy with this one. Image just perfect for home use , and make the musicals and all films etc etc more perfect and realistic.By Alex DeSouza/BR
the red is very unobtrusive in a dark room and you can actually point it behind the computer and out into your room for very low-light help seeing your keyboard. Darned useful, red lights are.
Wireless router; check. After changing broadband providers I was left without a wireless router; as Charter does not provide the most basic of equipment for their services. Netgear filled the void as expected. Fifty bucks, a few days later, and voila - the house is wired for sound. Netgear is my first choice, and has been for 15 years, for network hardware. Thanks Netgear.
I bought this for my son to use hunting. I wish that I'd spent a little more & purchased the next one up, the green one. It doesn't do the same stuff at all!& isn't as powerful as the green one's.My son was grateful for the gift, but I could tell he was a little dissapointed. Don't make the same misstake!Spend a little more & buy up scale one.
I'd recommend this for anyone moving to a new area. This has been a lifesaver for me driving around looking at new neighborhoods to consider.
I like this item because it has an FM radio. Most MP3 players do not. It's small and compact which is good, but the cord could be longer, so it could be tucked into a pocket. When I'm walking fast it swings back and forth.
Surprisingly good sound from such a bargain unit. The blue led's add little to nothing to the value, though they are kind of novel. I expected them to pulse to the beat, but they just cast off their blue glow. Luckily you can switch them off seperately from the sound, so the unit is satisfactory!
My piece of advice for anyone interested in HP laptops:steer away from these pieces of garbage.I bought a pavilion zv6028ea in july 2005. As I received the brand new computer, the network card was dead. I needed the computer urgently for work while traveling so i had to suffer from not being able to connect to the network for the first 5 months. Then the screen just died suddenly and I had to send the computer to be repaired.the email customer service was very fast and firendly. they did a good job.and it only took 2 days for me to get the computer back. so relatively happy at this point, I didn't get too annoyed by the fact that the thing came back with Swedish OS (I don't speak swedish, have never lived in sweden, I live in France and the laptop was repaired in the UK!) so I had to re-install my old OS with a dictionary at hand, download all missing updates, re-install every single piece of software etc. loads of work..until I later realised something quite devastating as i was inserting my XD-memory card into the 6in1 media card reader that I had grown to love: the card just slipped into the computer-not into a card reader but fell into the laptop completely! I had a closer look and realised that there was no media card reader anymore on the laptop. then I took a closer look to find out that also the ExpressCard slot and Firewire connections were missing! there were only holes in the place of those. I could see what's inside the laptop from the spots where there should be expresscard slot and firewire connection.I find this completely unbelievable. once again I have to make back ups, send the thing back for repair, afterwards spend many long evenings re-installing everything, downloading updates, organising my stuff, putting back the days of music I had on my itunes etc... what a nightmare.I like the computer, but its not reliable and the service is beyond anything accpetable. Simply unbelievable.If you still not convinced and end up buying an HP, at least get an extended warranty for heaven's sake.
These speakers are great for their price, if you have a tight bugdet go with these.I bought two pair of these for my room about a week ago, and no problems yet. Good sound quality given they are 20$ a pair.Fast shipping with JR music and computer, 3 days on UPS ground. Overall I am very satisfied.
I bought this cable when I bought the already reviewed 3 into 1 HDMI cable splitter when I was adding another HDMI device to our TV.The cable I got is put together exactly as well as the higher priced cables you can buy. The audio/video quality is exactly the same as the very expensively priced cables we had bought when we first went 'high def' a few years ago.I hear on 'tech' shows all the time that you do not have to spend a lot of money for quality HDMI cables, this purchase proves it! And I will buy more at this price when needed!
Bought item for my Canon PowerShot A75. Adapter screws on easily. No Problems
Bought it to hook up my home theater system to my TV and so far it has worked like a charm.
This DVD CD Cleaner...cleans cds & dvds ok...but i think it has room for improvement in this model! I kinda wonder how good the cleaning pads touch the disc when cleaning because when i use it the pads glide as if they might not be touching the disc very well. But i think it still cleans barely good enough!
I did research about different class 6 cards and how cost effective they are, and zeroed down on this one. Sandisk was another option, but it was too costly for the similar size(GB) card
First, I was glad to see a memory product meant for my Compaq Presario 7110, since it probably means less hassle than if I ordered the standard DDR memory. Simpletech made it easy to install the DDR memory upgrade with easy one page instructions. I added a second 256 MB DDR DIMM memory to my Compaq computer and it worked after I installed it and booted my computer.The only minor problem was making sure the DIMM card fit snugly into the socket. The socket mfr has two cips on both ends, so when the DIMM card is fully seated, then the cips will lock in place. I thought I had both clips locked in, but a closer examination revealed otherwise. I just pushed slightly harder on one end of the DIMM card until the remaining clip locked in place. After I turned the computer on, the BIOS and Windows xp software acknowledged the addtional RAM memory and ready to go.Bottom line is Simpletech made it easy to add more memory. I've added more RAM before on previous desktop computers, which is nice as it sure speeds up computer processing time with multiple programs running.
I'm not easily impressed and almost never write reviews. But, I purchased two Ergotron LX desk mount arms and am very pleased. They are sturdy, attractive, and offer excellent monitor support and manipulation. Installation and adjustment is easy and straightforward. They come with all the mounting hardware you could want (for different applications, such as laptop support). I'm using them to support 20.1", 3:4 ratio LCD monitors and they support them effortlessly.
Let's get what appears to be the most notorious claim out of the way. I've seen many reviews talk about the noise of this thing and I have to say these people must have super sensitive hearing. My drive's fan rarely comes on and when it does it isn't quiet, however, the claims that it's a hairdryer are grossly fabricated. Of course, I don't have the thing sitting by my ear on top of my desk, it's under the desk about three feet away. Don't let the noise scare you away from this product.I chose to go with RAID mirroring (essentially 500gb). It was quick and simple to set up. I even bought a Fire 800 controller card to take advantage of the extra speed, however I have been having issues with this interface. I can't tell if it's the controller card or the hard drive since I don't have any other Firewire 800 devices to test out. So I mainly just use the USB 2.0 port until I get more time to play with it.I have had this drive for close to a year now and except for the 800 issue, I haven't had a single problem. The drive is fairly fast at both storing and retrieving files. I use it to store High Def video from my Sony SR1 (Avg. 15gb/ea) and pictures from my still camera and important documents I don't want to lose. Currently, I am using about 30% of my drive's space and am thinking of grabbing another one.The drop of one star is from the FireWire 800 fiasco which may not even be the drive's fault.
I purchased this 80GB Ipod over four years ago and I have loaded it with over 15GB of music. I beleive it is a great deal than the Itouch which is more expansivie for less momory. I don't care too much for the other function that the Itouch has as I bought the Ipod just to store and listen to music. So far it is working great with no issues. I know that Apple doesn't make it any more, but they still make the 160GB for a great deal.I recommend this item or 160GB Ipod for those that just want to store and listen to music and don't need all those other function that the more expansive and less memory Itouch offers.
This review is for the Coolpix 5900 with 5MP.You will not be displeased with this camera if you are in themarket for a compact digital camera. This little baby liescomfortably in your pocket until you want it and rarely failsto deliver, no matter what lighting obstacles you throw in it'spath. The footprint is amazingly small for a 5MP and you'll beamazed at the functionality. I found the video/movie feature tobe a real useful tool that surprises most people with the greatclarity and utterly blown-away at night shots in poor light.Think of Las Vegas lights on the strip, or a crowd of peoplein thin night light. This camera handled it all. The SD cardis easy to access, and I recommend a 1GB size so you can takeyour time with movies. Otherwise a 512MB card will give youabout 300 photos. But I warn you, you will be bitten by themovie bug and want to use this more and more (provided you havedisk space or burn the excess to DVDs). I also recommend theSan Disk Ultra II SD cards for fast recovery speeds, so youdon't have to wait for each shot to record before going to thenext shot (this is 5 MP and that's a lot of pixals to store).The roll on the side of the body enables you to keep a tightgrip on it with one hand shots- a feature many small cameraslacked. The battery life is exceptional, but as always, buy abackup for travel. The hit of one star was for the frustratingly small on/off button. I know they designed it so that it won't accidentally turn on in your pocket, but my fat finger is not the best tool.... The 2 inch LCD is not protected like others too, but so far seems pretty tough, rolling around in my pocket with sunglasses and other things that so far have not scratched it.
How great is it to have portable communication with truckers DB channel 9; or Recreational Vehicles, CB Channel 13, or that POLICE MONITOR CB CHANNEL 9 in the squad car?Don't forget about the weather channel NOAA!I was skeptical about this small CB, but after having it, I am happy.I esp love the SCAN featur, which constantaly allows you to scan all 40 channels like you would a police scanner. This keeps you company better than just staying on one channel, which you can also do. I prefer to hear what is going on all the channels and it keeps things lively for long trips.Any trucker will tell you that its all about the antenna. So choose a Wilson, K90, or even Cobra (in that order).Having said that, all I had was just a cheap knock off brand antenna I got at the truck stop, but kept me happy. Any antenna, including one I got at Walmart (Rally brand) was fine enough to bring in the traffic and get the NOAA broadcasts. If you want to transmit long distance, then invest in a quality antenna.
This thing works great with Skype - even the latest versions. I use it on Windows XP SP3 32-bit with the AU-600 driver v1.4
....discos duro que he tenido, fue una verdadera esperiencia armar mi PC con este Disco Duro, trabajaba a las mil maravillas
This is such an amazing product. I got it right when they said I would. And the camera is great!
Here's the deal... Invest in a nice lens, and learn to color balance this camera (buy the DVD that teaches you how to use it).. The things this camera can do is just amazing... and for this price it's a no brainer.... I have had the camera for over 2 years and have never been so happy with a purchase in my life.... LEARN to color balance it with a white card and learn to use the "M" mode and you will never need another camera... They say it's an amatuer camera, but we use it professionally for product shots... It's darn good and that's all there is too it... You could get the Xsi too but for the price this is more of a value... God bless you and God bless America and all of our allies... In GOD we trust!!
I received this cable on time, and I can describe it as advertised. It's a Monster! Nothing else to say!
Excellent product. I had a Street Pilot I3 which I have since given to my daughter-in-law. My only issue is that the speech is not as clear as the old I3 (which did not pronouonce street nameslike the C-340 does). I downloaded the updated speech files and it did not get much better.Still, the touch screen and the map scan features are the greatest! I paid $356(a while back though, they are much cheaper now) at wall mart for the I3, and only $421 at Amazon for the C-340. The way to go.
I bought this power conditioner after my Monster unit failed after 5 years and 6 months. It killed my subwoofer but the warranty was up. I bought the APC unit based on reviews and lifetime warranty. It is small and compact and easy to reach in my media cabinet without moving my TV. So far it has worked flawlessly.
Im a bass fanatic, heavy into dubstep and love evry wobble, bang and drop there is so as a joke (and a gift for my sister) i got these expecting the worst. I have an exelent pair of sony headphones i use regularly when i crave dubstep and a kickass home audio system so when i got these i was skeptical at best. Skullcandy has never exited me, they aways seamed like overpriced, plasticy things and well im kind of right. I love the bass, its just so crisp and full, but really thats what the amp is responsible for. Like all other skullcandy headphones they include a nice folding design and a 1/4 inch stereo adaptor (but seriously whos gunna use these to run their production/ dj setup) and a little baggie thingy. The consturction on the other hand is garbage, skullcandy never fails in using the cheapest grade plastic available and did I mention it smells bad too (not reaally a big deal though) you have to be really gental with these things. So overal these headphones are above par for skullcandy headphones and have exellent bass response.Whould i use these regularly? Absolutly not, ill stick to my MDR's all day erryday but what i will do is get my hand on one of these amps.If your short on cash and want some rich full bass go ahead and get these but if you want exreemly accurate sound not just bass i suggest you look at seinnheisers or sony's
This is a very good cable signal splitter and it is easy to set up. However, I learned yesterday from a Comcast Cable technician who came to fix a cable box that couldn't communicate that it passes too wide a frequency spectrum for Comcast Cable.Comcast only uses frequencies up to 1 GHZ for its video services. The technician said that allowing signals up to 2.5 GHZ to pass through allowed interference to pass from one connected device to another. That interference, as well as some incorrect cable connections in the house, turned out to be the reason why the Comcast HD cable box could not communicate properly with Comcast's servers (it couldn't get an IP address). In any event,a good quality splitter that cuts off at 1GHZ is what one needs if Comcast is your cable provider.
Received product in a timely manner.This is my second AOC monitor. very happy with quality of product.
The Canon body cap is included with the purchase of your Canon SLR camera. If you happen to lose the cap, you need a new one. Don't risk damage to your camera body that will end up costing more than a replacement cap. The cap protects the camera's interior from stray dust particles and damage while your lens is off the camera. To save some money, look for anoff brand versionat a local camera shop. There are no special parts to this cap.PROS:Protects the interior of your cameraCONS:Expensive for a piece of plastic (but you gotta have protection.)
I have enjoyed this item. It is compact and all-in-one. I have recommended it to friends. I would recommend it if space is a concern. My on complaint is that at first the ink did not print colors as expecten ie purple printed as pink.
I needed these for a class I teach. It is a lot cheaper to burn all of my materials to a CD than to print them off on paper. I wanted to polish it off by putting the CDs in a sleeve, rather than just giving my students a disk.We all know that Amazon is one of the cheapest places to find stuff with great customer service, so this was the first place I came. My order was quick, and got the sleeves in no time.These sleeves are great quality, good colors, and easy to work with. I only got 97 sleeves, but at this price I won't complain!
best headphones i have found and the bonus is that the price is low...fantastic product
Great product for its low price and works just as well or maybe even better than other items that offer the same qualities but placed at a higher cost.
Can't beat HP for ink quality. These cartridges are large and more cost effective then most. All of the 38 series are great.
I bought this just to use PhoneTray. Works adequately for that but Windows XP will not automatically detect and enable it on boot. You need to manually unplug and replug the USB connector for it to work (in other words, a manual plug-and-play). I've read online that this is a common problem with the Conexant modem IC it uses.You get what you pay for...
This case is a perfect fit for my Dimage X50. It's got plenty of padding and an easy magnetic snap closure. I just wanted something to protect the camera so I could toss it in my purse and this case is perfect because it isn't much bigger than the camera itself.
I used Sony wireless headphones for 3 years until they finally quit. I use the wireless headphones mainly to watch TV, without disturbing my wife - I like to set the audio volume high especially while watching action movies and my wife hates it. I am not an audiophile, and I hate to spend $$$ for headphones. After doing some research, I decided to buy the Sennheiser remanufactured RS-120 wireless headphones. These headphones fit comfortably over the ears. They have a range of about 150 feet, so I can walk around the house and can even work in the backyard while listening to audio. The unit includes a charging cradle/base and rechargeable batteries. I have been using these headphones for a little over a month without any issues. Fully charged batteries last for about 6 hours of continuous listening at moderate volume - not bad. Sound quality is crisp with good bass. I saved $$ by buying remanufactured unit, which appears new for all practical purposes.
I found just what I was looking for ay a great price! My purchase came quickly and I am very pleased with my Franklin E-Bookman! Now I can take my ebooks wherever I go! I love it!
I liked this product. I like knowing that my cd's or dvd's are in a solid container to protect them. Also it holds 88 cd's or dvd's and doesn't take up much room.
So far I like this radio. Way better than other shower radios I used.Reception not quite as good as I thought it would be. That's why I gave it 4 stars.Overall a nice radio.
Don't take my word for it, go to the Viking web site and see the number of folks who are not getting the results they expected from the user's manual (which I must admit is over-simplified to a fare-thee-well). I plugged the darling into my iMac G4, fully expecting to do a little tinkering, but found out after a lot of trial and error, a misleading interview with a tech support guy, and an exhaustive search of said web site that it doesn't work with OS 9.1, let alone OS X.Such a pity, because the idead is sound. If anyone knows of a rival product that does the job, post it please.
The product arrived in a well packed package. The product was new condition. Delivered was with in the forecast arrival time.
Static is now gone off my truck radio. Install was not a problem. Shipment was timely. Would buy again. Would recommend.
Set up was amazingly simple for wired service (I did not need the wireless set up but it appeared simple also). In less than 15-20 min I had all 3 of my computers running on the internet. I have minimal computer knowledge. The price was perfect for my needs and since I do not plan to use the wireless -the type of wireless did not matter for me. I would recommend this product. (I have a windows xp, windows 98 and windows 2000 OS on the various computers.)
I recently purchased a Belltronics 880 radar detector from Amazon for about .... It has audible and voice alerts that identify the type of radar signal, and an LED readout that shows signal strength; it does not have &#65533;Shadow Technology&#65533; like the 890 to prevent the detection of radar detectors, but otherwise appears identical. Only Virginia and Washington D.C. actually prohibit radar detectors, so I am at a loss why Shadow Technology is needed, or even desired, for most people.The Belltonics radar detector comes with simple mounting options including pads, a visor clip, and a suction cup bracket for windshield mounting (which I chose). The constraining feature is the need to attach the power cord. I mount my unit low in the center of the windshield &#65533; just high enough to allow 360 degree detection, but low enough to keep the power cord out of the way. I would recommend a battery powered unit for anyone who would like to mount their detector on the visor or high on the windshield under the rear view mirror.From the various reviews of radar detectors, it&#65533;s obvious that the most serious problem with the technology is false signals. Belltronics units are no exceptions. I think that it&#65533;s safe to say that people with radar detectors learn to &#65533;interpret&#65533; the signals. Like several others, I have come to ignore &#65533;X&#65533; band alerts. Most people mention that they encounter them around security systems, but I also seem to detect them around vehicles that I suspect have CB units turned on &#65533; or security systems(?). I also encounter false &#65533;K&#65533; band signals around traffic signals and security systems; &#65533;K&#65533; band is also used by stationary radar devices that display speeds to passing motorists in California and Nevada. I have never encountered a (real or false) SWS or radar signal. Police vehicles in the West invariably use &#65533;Ka&#65533; band radar and these are the signals that I pay close attention to.In certain places, especially large cities, radar detectors are more or less useless. I confess that in the San Francisco Bay Area, my radar detector is more of a noisy curiosity than a useful device, and I seldom put it up local driving.Traveling on the open freeway, you find that police patrols in the West &#65533; with the notable exception of California - usually patrol with their radars on; policemen in small towns with a regional two lane highway passing though town also tend to cruise with their radars on. The radar detector picks them up well in advance, provided there is an unobstructed view. The alert is an audible and voice signal identifying the band and a LED indicating signal strength. The strength of signals from approaching patrol cars increases very rapidly, if not suddenly; signals from patrol cars ahead or approaching from behind increase in strength more slowly. I&#65533;ve also seen Arizona freeway patrols parked in speed traps around the crest of hills. The manual for the detector points out the fact that you must have an unobstructed view of the trap during a speed check on a vehicle ahead in order to spot a speed trap.Basically the technology is intended to help drivers detect police patrols. If you are speeding, the bottom line is that sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn&#65533;t. When the plan fails, the full strength alert sounds the moment you are caught. A New Mexico highway patrolman ticketed me doing 70 in a 55 after I rounded the top of a hill at night. A moment after I saw his vehicle, he turned on his radar and his lights as my radar detector lit up. (He didn&#65533;t really need radar to determine that I was going over 55.)It is worth noting that the ability to REMOVE your radar detector quickly is also a useful feature. The windshield mount on the Belltronics has handy little tabs to peel the unit from the glass, so as I was pulling over, I quickly removed the suction cups from the dash and tucked the detector away. I pleaded guilty to a $69 fine, and put it back up as I drove off. (My attitude about leaving the detector up during a traffic stop is that I would do it if I planned on defending myself against a speeding ticket, but not if I plan to plead guilty.)I found the radar detector most useful on wide open roads like Highway 50 in Nevada - billed as &#65533;The Loneliest Road in America.&#65533; My detector did not pick up a single radar signal outside of a town between Fallon, Nevada and Utah. It is important to remember that a radar detector alerts you to both the presence &#65533; and absence &#65533; of police patrol cars. For the most part, owners of radar detectors are actually looking more for the latter than the former, and I found that the wide open spaces of the Southwest had a lot of those places &#65533; perhaps just one too few ;)Has my radar detector actually &#65533;saved&#65533; me money in tickets? That&#65533;s hard to say. In my case, one might argue that it cost me $69 by encouraging me to think I could speed without getting caught. On the other hand, I probably would have been driving at least 65 without one in that particular case, so that is also debatable.Radar detectors are basically &#65533;technology toys&#65533; for drivers. I use mine for freeway and long-distance driving, but not city driving. I cannot say that it has prevented me from getting any speeding tickets &#65533; that&#65533;s always going to be hard to determine - but it has often warned me about police patrols that I was only able to spot after an alert. I have also learned to &#65533;interpret&#65533; its signals, and become familiar with its limitations. If you are the kind of driver who tends to keep an eye out for police patrols, you would probably find it useful. Otherwise, not.
I'm very pleased with this product and I'm certainly recommend it. It's easy to set up and a few hours I have my wireless network o three computers, 2 PDA and a printer working properly.
I like this CD holder. It does what it's supposed to do--easily holds CDs. The cds are easy to put in and remove. I especially like that the case is very slim.
Much much much cheaper than the Sony version and works great for the PSP (Playstation Portable). Definatley worth the buck.
I recently received an older hand me down Yamaha reciever. It had 4 satellite speakers and a sub, but no center channel speaker. I used some regular 16 gauge speaker wire to hook the speakers up and the sound quality was decent, but it sounded like something was missing. I went to two major electronics retailers(Best Buy and HHGREGG), but for the price they wanted for a center channel speaker, I might as well bought a brand new system. I could have bought any name brand speaker, but I wanted to keep it all Yamaha(just a personal preference). I found this speaker for around $100. When I got it in the mail it was a little bigger than I expected, but after a slight modification to my entertainment center, it fit perfectly. I used the same speaker wire I used with the other speakers to hook it up. I invited some friends over and watched UFC 129 and it sounded great. I recently replaced the speaker wire with Monster speaker wire and it sounds even better. I'm completly satisfied with my little hand me down surround sound system.
I bought this item for a Toshiba Canvio 750GB 5400rpm USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive. It fits perfectly and there's an extra space for the USB cable. The only thing I don't like is that the two compartments are divided by a net and I'm afraid that the hard drive will be scratched by the USB cable.
Very pleased with receiving the kit promptly and was just what I expected.
this transmitter works perfectly in my car. no fuzziness or anything, crystal clear sound. i absolutely love it, a great decision to play my mini in the car.
Excelente producto recomendado.. lo recomiendo! funciona excelente y llego a tiempo, excelente envoltura y tal cual lo describio el vendedor
Used with older Tivo (Series 2) and it works great. Just plugged it in and that was all I needed to do. Was up and running within seconds. It has been working for more than 6 months without a hiccup.
Simple / Elegant / UtilitarianI bought this when it was offered as one of those quick-deals. No regrets. Now my Macbook Pro has a place to live. I was bad about sitting it on the floor or propping it against things when I was finished working. Now it goes right on this stand. I keep it on a table by my chair, with it hooked up to my TV via a display-port to hdml connector. Easy to operate iTunes, YouTube, etc. with my right hand while running it through the home theater.
It is the easiest camera to use!! Unfortunately after using it for about 2 weeks it would not "turn on". Support suggests you uninstall and reinstall the software which in most cases takes care of the problem; however, not in my case and I had to send it back to be repaired. I almost went out and bought another while waiting for the camcorder to be returned...it's that easy to use. I also have a Canon hand camcorder and will probably never use it again because the Flip has 60 minutes of point and record storage space. Plugging it directly into your computer via the USB port (I have a Samsung Q1) makes it the perfect travel partner.
I liked this bag. It is still in use after many years. The only problem is it has got terribly heavy dead weight.
Picked up this bag for my Pentax K-x and it works great. It has 4 compartments that pretty much split the bag into 4 equal sections inside with a hard but padded material that velcros to the sides. The bottom compartment can also be used (like I did) to house a long lens (85-210 in my case) lengthwise in the bag. Then I tossed my K-x up top on the left side and the lens that came with the camera on the other side. There's also a zipper sleeve inside on top, zipper pocket on the top, another zipper sleeve in the top compartment, and of course the front zipper pocket. Great material too and nice brushed nickel pieces. 4/5 because if the bag was maybe 2in bigger on it's short side, the 85-210 lens would only have to use 1 compartment, as is if I place it that way it bulges the bag out.
Dissapointing. The sping-loaded connectors at the back of the selector are not particularly strong, so thick or rigid cables under tension (e.g. twisted at odd angles) easily slip out. The depth of the connectors is also not great, so wires cannot be inserted very far to compensate for the lack of traction. Connections might be better using Monster Cables' own Angled Gold Pin connectors, but I didn't try those.
Good quality. Easy to install. There is only problem, like other viewers said, large portion of the metal expose to the outside, so the connector may short to other wires by accident.
I have had this setup for a few years now. The keyboard died after one year, but the mouse keeps on working. I have tried it again after a few years and the keyboard worked for 30 minutes, but will not work after the restart. Doing my research on the internet and Microsoft forums it seems that my problem is the norm. The keyboard dies within a year and you get to use the mouse for the rest of the time. On the forums Microsoft simply suggests you try it on a different computer and if the keyboard does not work it's dead. But that still leaves thousands with a bad keyboard after just a short while.
This item is great, for the cost you get a very loud and clear music player for the beach, house party, backyard, car shows, pretty much anywhere. easy setup and not really that heavy.
I bought a 50-pack and the quality is just terrible. A lot of discs were just bad (unreadable), esp after you go over 400 MB. They are probably the cheapest though, but you really get what you pay for. Stay away from them.
I have been running this router in my house for a long, long time. Probably 6 years or more I guess. I bought it new and it has run reliably 24/7 since then. When the power in the house goes out I do have to reboot the unit though for it come back on line. Maybe this is normal. It is still running the original firmware, probably there is an update for it now.As it turns out I now have quite a few .11N devices in my house so I am finally upgrading to a new N router. But not because this reliable unit has failed, no siree, just because I want a technological update. So, if you are looking for a good and reliable .11G unit, you should definitely check this one out.As far as range goes, I live in a wood framed 2 story house. I have the router on the first floor, near most of my wireless devices and reception is stellar. When you go to the other end of the 2nd floor the reception is down to 2-3 bars, still enough to get the job done I guess.
Great product. Clear sound, fits easily on my head and I'm heard clearly as well
I have had mine for over a year, I *love* this camera! It is so easy to use, takes great pictures, is very easy to use and program etc...I love everything about this camera.ps: unlike the other poster, I have not had any battery problems at all.
i was going to buy a video ipod but i got a zune instead because i thought the bigger screen would be better and it claimed that it worked with itunes. well, it didnt. right when i connected the device with my computer, it loaded every music and picture file onto the software. it didnt load itunes music thought, because itunes locked all of their stuff to only work with ipods. so i took everything off and took it to target to exchange for a video ipod but they wont return anything below $100 without receipts. so dont make the 2 main mistakes i made: DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON A ZUNE and dont throw your receipts away.
I gave these to my daughter for Christmas. They will work great for our next trip to Yellowstone. We go there almost once a year and last time we didn't take any binoculars. These are so much better than our old set.
I just wanted to add my two cents- this is a superb printer.I finally broke down and bought this after reading reports and these reviews- and don't regret it for a second. Ease of set-up, printing quality and the low cost of the ink make this something we all want- a purchase that you never have to think twice about- great !
Received cables within a few days. Product is exactly what was expected. Has been working great for over a year.
These fans push a lot of air, so if you need to up the air movement through your case, then these are the fans for you. However, you will be required to use a fan controller (your own fan controller, or the ones that come with it). Because these fans are loud when they aren't slowed down. But even they are set with the potentiometer around half, they still force a lot of air.I think you could make due with fans that are built to be quiet. THere are a lot of "quiet" fans out there that can do the job just as well.The fan controllers that come with these fans fit in a floppy drive slot.
The shipping And handeling is ganna be out ragous. this sucker is 90 to 200 pound there ganna do away with box tv because of the price of gas shipping. if this product ever come back il order. Flat tvs weight less and the big corporations will bring theese liter things in. theese things still weight a lot. I recmend going to Sear or Kmart. because u dont pay shipping. I have tv Like this in my room and I want a nother one but there hard to get. they make them smaller in box tvs. good luck
Was able to revitalize my old HPLaserjet 1000 . I had not use printer in a few years and this brought it back to life.
I highly recommend this Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 4000. This item is great that it connects to any USB port when in use and when you wish to store it the USB connector goes into the bottom of the mouse which shuts if off for safe storage and battery conservation. This item works great and makes it much easier to navigate the internet than the touch pad on most laptop computers. You will be happy with this item. It is one of my favorite purchases from Amazon.com. It makes using the laptop much easier as if you were using a desktop but still have the comforts of mobility.
This dash kit was just what my Black-Beauty-Blazer needed!She's gettin' all spiffied-up now. The kit fit perfect, now the Pioneer stereo is installed, and I'm really very happy with not only the sound, but the looks. Thank you!
These cables work extremely well ... no complaints. They are just as good as the $30 Vizio ones so don't waste your money on those.
Not as user friendly as the V70, but the quality is just as good. Auto focus does not work well in low light. Great features and has a large LCD screen.
I looked at every single panasonic headset Amazon caries and after reading all the reviews and doing the research. I chose this headset. Am I ever glad I did! It simply rocks! It's the best headset I have ever used.You can rotate it around and chose which ear you want the speaker on, very important for me because i don't have full hearing in my left ear. It just plugs in. Nothing else to fine tune or anything. SIMPLE SIMPLEIf you are wondering if you even need a headset you do! I use this all the time, talking on the phone. Now both hands are free to do chores around the house, surf the web, and I don't get a nasty head kink from holding the phone on my shoulder.I'm using it on a Panasonic KX-TGA101B headset.
Expected much more from this product.Images are slow to load - sometimes verrrry slow.If you use a large card with many images, it takes forever to start and to sequence thru the images.Image clarity = OKwould not buy again.
The XTR-325 was very easy to set up. The included instruction manual completely explained not only how the device worked, but also how the technology worked and interacted with police radars.The voice warnings are great, because you will get used to hearing different warnings when going by stores with automatic doors. When you hear the voice say that same type of radar everytime instead of just beeping, you'll get used to it. When you drive by that same type of store and hear a different type of radar, you know to slow down.Overall, I feel more safe from police radar while using this device and it is convenient to use.
Thin and cheap looking, but signal is great and clear. I can't tell the difference from my Mediabridge ultra series hdmi cable.
I really like this NEC FE992 19-inch monitor. I now have three of them (one bought from Amazon), two of 'em on an old PowerMac running dual monitors (via adapters that allow the use of PC monitors) and one for a recently-purchased older PC.The CRT picture of this monitor is, in my opinion, a *lot* better than any of the similar-price-range LCD screens I've seen, and it looks a lot better than the other brands of CRT's I've seen recently too, for that matter.The picture is sharp, and not blurry, even in the corners; I'm running them all at 1152x870 which my hardware supports.The NEC FE992 monitors are certainly a vast improvement over the dreadful old worn-out blurry 15" Apple Multi-Scan I used to have.The NEC on-screen controls for geometry and color and all that stuff, seem to work well.The screen is nicely flat and it has a good anti-reflective coating (use water only, to clean).The only thing I would CAUTION about is that NEC *requires* that the monitor's *serial* number MUST be on the proof-of-purchase itself. Unfortunately, at the time that I bought one of these monitors from Amazon, Amazon does NOT put the serial number on the proof of purchase, and by the time you receive the item and realize that, it's too late, which means that as far as NEC is concerned you have NO WARRANTY!!!! That is not good! Amazon should fix that. Some *other* retailers DO put the serial number on the proof-of-purchase, like they're supposed to as required by NEC - if in doubt, ask before buying and get it in writing, if you want an NEC warranty - they're picky about that. Chances are you probably won't need the warranty anyway, but why throw away a warranty for no good reason just because Amazon doesn't put the serial number on the proof of purchase, or anywhere else for that matter.Anyway the monitor itself is fine - I'm very pleased with the ones I have.
I am addicted to taking pictures with my digital camera, and with the waterproof case, I can now take in the pool, on water rides, in the rain, etc. I am very happy with this case and would recommend it to anyone.
The field of view is narrow, the image is somewhat dim and distorted, the focusing requires millimeter-short movements, prolonged use will make your eyes tired - what's not to like? I'm not gonna lie - compared to more expensive optics, this scope seems like a toy, but considering the low price tag, I can live with the shortcomings. It's compact and extremely lightweight, so it's easy to bring along when bulky, heavy and expensive optics are not practical.
I bought the bluetooth because I needed to sync my Palm with the desktop on Windows Vista 64bit, but I could use it for many other components including my cell phone.In addition, I defined a serial port and it works excellent.
First let me say this is a great product. Most of my friends have an MP3 player already so I've seen and tried my share of different MP3 players. I was always hesitant in getting an MP3 player because I just didn't feel I was getting my moneys worth. However, for the price, I don't see another product with the overall quality of the PAP3000. I have had the PAP3000 for a couple of weeks and it has worked flawlessly. The software is great, the play, skip and sound buttons are well placed for ease of use. The Audio player is lightweight and small but can support an additional flash memory card. Here is my take on the Pro's and Cons of the PAP3000:Pros:- Sound is excellent- Easy to transfer files to the audio player- It only takes 1 AA battery- Upgradeable Flash memory- Has 64meg memory built in?- Great audio controls- Has a belt clipCons'- Cannot move songs in different sequence once they are downloaded on the PAP3000- Head phones are just O.K.
This is a very nice crimper tool. The quality seems to be very high! I just recently used this tool and it did a very nice job!
This is my second HP scanner. The first one, (cant remember which model it was) never gave me a seconds grief. I bought this one about five years ago because it had a negative scanning attachement, which I have never used because of going digital, but all in all, it is another great HP scanner. Never a moments problem, except for replacing the power cord just recently. Easy software to accomodate photos being scanned, and has all kinds of goodies on it for faxing, printing directly, etc.I recommend this scanner highly
I was gifted with this player 5-6 years ago when I was living in California for a year. It was my faithful companion on every flight I have traveled since, within the US and internationally. I have used it almost daily since it was gifted to me (I like to have it on while I cook or do chores), and it has been a great device for when my insomnia hits.Finally, it's given up the ghost. I have received the infamous H03 error code and none of the suggested fixes have worked. I am sad that it has finally broken but it performed above and beyond my expectations. Right up until it broke, the battery lasted an impressive amount of time, the colour was crisp, and the screen was undamaged.This was a cracking little player. I've never had an electronic device that I used so frequently last this amount of time with no problems. I hope my next one is just as good!
If I'd read some of the reviews here about Toshiba's poor customer service, I probably would have gotten something else. So far mine has been fine. The remote is awful but luckily I have a learning remote so I just use that. The tape transport is non-responsive. Hit stop and it takes maybe five seconds to stop. Other functions are similar. MP3 playback is only adequate, file names are truncated, but it works. In VHS SLP mode picture quality is a little blurry, but SP is OK. What I really hate is the Timer button that must be pressed to use the timer settings. Most VCRs can just be turned off to activate the timer. DVD picture quality is great.
We have an older TV which required a DVI input from our new Blu-ray DVD which has HMDI output. This cable works great.One thing to note is that DVI is only for video and requires a separate cable for audio, so this cable must be paried with an audio cable.
I wanted portable music. My first thoughts were of an MP3 player, but the options are currently quite limited: either fixed storage of 30-60 minutes, or removable storage (flash, memory stick, etc) at a cost of $1-2/minute of audio... and long download times to get the music into the player. Lot of money, not much functionality. I looked elsewhere...Minidiscs have improved immeasurably since the first generation of harsh, metallic audio. Media is cheap as well; at $2-3 per 72-minute disc, the savings over mp3 media alone are enough to justify Mindisc.I decided to get a portable player/recorder, and after looking at the options, purchased the MZ-R90. Sony's highest-end, smallest, lightest minidisc player (competitive with an mp3 player!), with a great feature set. The jog-dial is a suprisingly effective control -- a single control, which you can jog with thumb or finger, does almost every common operation -- except volume. Wonderful idea, I hope to see it blatantly stolen by everyone else.RTFM, though, if you want to title your tracks: I figured out everything except how to save the title I had entered. There are a couple other gotchas: the same jack is used for headphones and line out, and it resets to headphones when it powers off, making it a hassle to switch between 'phones and stereo (or car). (Setting volume at max for line out is the easy workaround.) Recording off of battery avoids any chance of ground loop hum, but if the battery isn't freshly charged, you risk running out of juice. Use the external AA-holder to more than double your rec/playback time. These few gotchas make me rate this 4 stars instead of 5 -- my personal experience has been excellent!With the addition of a $30 mic, it's also very handy for recording interviews, so it's now a business expense, too.There's only one problem. The hard-to-find MZ-R91 looks even better. So I got one of those, too... :-)
I bought this scanner and I am really amazed by the software it has. It is easy to use, reliable and extremly fast. I am very happy with its performance. It can run continuously for about an hour and produce 50 to 60 copies.
Length:: 1:34 MinsThe 692 has become one of my best friends - great for taking meeting notes and sharing them later. Also, I draw mockups for projects using a grid system, then use the digital copy in my rough project guides, converting them using OmniGraffle later. The 692 doesn't have Mac or Linux software, but my video review talks about that. Also, the 692 cannot operate as a live tablet when plugged-in.
My mom bought her C650 years ago, and I have to say I hated it from the beginning. It has a funny way of taking pictures - you can't just click the button - it has a delay and won't take pictures if the light is even a bit dim. The battery life has always been bad no matter what brand we used, so it must drain a lot. And it jammed with a filled roll once so this camera is really worthless. If I could, I'd give it negative stars. Save your money and buy another camera.
This is my second try with Sennheiser--wasn't able to keep buds in my earswith the first pair. These, however, are great. The sound is very good,love the volume control and the 'twist-to-fit' actually works. I only wish that they could come up with a way to shorten the cord which is very long and a real pain when wearing the MP3 on your arm. That being said, I'm happy with this purchase for everyday outdoor activities.
These headphones are great. Don't need to worry about them following from ears, because the design is just perfect! I loved them so bought 30 pairs, and gave them to everyone in my family.
After I got this mouse, I am moving my pointer much easier than the one on my Sony notebook. Initially it gave me (I thought so) issues on the windows where the active windows was fluctuating or going as unselected but later I found that it was not the mouse; but it was some unknown software issues with Windows itself.The battery life is so long I didn't change my battery since the day I bought it till now (3 months already)...Best performance like any wired mouse but hassle free without wires.Another thing I like about this mouse is the way you can transport by the USB attachment goes into the bottom of the mouse which turns off the mouse and saves battery.Overall, I will recommend to buy this mouse and I will soon get another one for my wife's notebook
I was looking for a good set of Mid-Bass drivers for the doors in my wife's '01 VW Beetle. She has the VW OEM Monsoon system, and it kept blowing the OEM door speakers. I was not able to find any 6.5" mid-bas drivers reasonably priced, so I got these as a temporary fix, until I could find a good deal. These are the "good deal" I was looking for!! They sound AWESOME in this car with this system!! My wife wanted a SUB, but now is quite pleased with the BASS from this setup...and she likes her BASS. They have been going strong for 6 months, no problems!!I am going to put the tweeters in my ride...can't speak to them, but the bass drivers are EXCELLENT!
Recently purchased Dell Inspiron 1750 (17.3") and have searched relentlessly for a bag sturdy enough to transport this overly large laptop. This is the one that gets the job done. Not just a flimsy canvas bag w/padding, but has some underlying support that makes the bag have more of a molded shape that does not collapse under the weight of the contents. There are all kinds of inner pouches and places to put everything from pens, to cell phones, to power cords (has its own zipper bag for that too), paperwork. This bag will also stand up on its own w/o falling over then set down in the upright position. Oh, "real" zippers too, not plastic, that glide smoothly. Can't say enough good about this bag! Shop Amazon for best pricing as it varies greatly, even within Amazon among merchants.
I like this product very much. I wish I could of purchased a warranty.
I'll get to the point, you cannot disable the tap option on this touchpad (very sensitive)...This leads to many problems, like clicking on things you don't mean or want (ridiculous)...Customer support didn't help at all...They should have done the right thing, and advertised this at least on the box ("Note: Tap option cannot be disabled")...
We are a family that bike rides frequently. I've got two kids who ride independently and two who need close supervision. The two older ones have these walkie-talkies clipped on their belts with the volume turned all the way up. This enables me to keep them in contact without screaming like a wildman at them all the time.The built in clip design works great. Easy to keep everyone on the same channel and private sub-channel as well.We haven't gone beyond about a half mile range with them. I wouldn't expect too much more range.Battery life is really good too. One batery change per season is fine for us.
I chose the Griffin iTrip because it offered the added charging feature at a very competitive rate. I've now tried the iTrip both in the US and in the Philippines (where I live), have used it in 3 different car brands, set the radio station to 87.9 each time, and it worked perfectly each time.There's very little interference, if at all, and the sound comes out very clearly. I've seen how other iTrips have had interference issues, but luckily I haven't seen that so far with the Griffin iTrip. The Griffin iTrip is as "plug-and-play" as it gets so it's very easy to use and is as good as advertised. I highly recommend this product for anyone who wants to have play their iPod in their car.
I love this camera, and the only complaint that I have has to do with the film and not the camera itself. I have to send the film out of town to get it developed properly and for less than the cost of a good mortgage.Take time to understand the focal distance(s) the dial makes it seem a lot larger than it actually is.
I love the sound quality. I'd rate it excellent! I'd broken a few pair and ordered new ones. These appear to be even better than the ones that lasted several years.
This Tiffen filter seems just as good as more expensive ones from hi-falutin' manufacturers. At least, it produces fine results for me. Tiffen has been making filters of all kinds for a long time, and by now they've got it right. I don't see any reason to spend more for what is, essentially, a disc of high-quality glass.
Awful FM Transmitter, it plays horribly through my car's speakers and it also turns off all of the time for no reason at all while I am listening to music! Spend your money on a better transmitter that won't turn off as you're enjoying your music.
Very well, the shortwave radio is just what I need, although it is relatively long, but I like it very much, at present still learning to useAbove for machine translation
I've had this region free player for awhile and feel the only improvement that could have been made was an HDMI connection. Mine has held up quite nice, just be careful not to lose your remote as the namebrand makes it impossible to use a universal (unless you have one thats a learning remote).
Arrived on schedule and worked first time no hassles. I use it to back up all my Mac Powerbook content before I travel overseas - the Firewire connection makes for a very fast transfer capability and the fact it powers directly off the port instead of requiring a separate power adaptor is an added bonus.
The toner worker fine at first, but after only a few uses it now leaves strekes.Laser Toner for HP LaserJet 5P, 6P (C3903A compatible)
I've had this for over a year as a replacement for an ATI card that never worked well (they hung the user community out to dry on Media Center drivers and never got their own software working well). The PVR-500 has been a breath of fresh air. Vista Media Center recognized it and, other than some odd key placement on the remote control, it is a very easy to use system. I love the dual tuner so more than one show can be recorded. I put this in a now 6 year old Dell PC, upgraded to Vista (barely), dedicated to this function and have had no issues. The fan is a bit loud on the card, so I set up an IR repeater and put it in a closet. Of course this is an analog tuner system so it has its limitations in the new HD Digital world, but I'm holding on to Analog cable till the industry finally lets a PC based DVR setup work (with cablecard). Then I'll get another Happauge system for sure.
Oh my god. I can't believe I spent so much time using the provided headphones that came with my iPod. Went on a review site looking for a nice headphone replacement for my iPod. Stumbled upon these ones with very high reviews. Gave them a chance and now I can't listen music without them. I know there are a bunch of other high end options like Sure and stuff but for around 40 bucks you can experience Bass like you have never heard before. THe clarity and punch of these buds are amazing.But hey, it's very important that you choose the correct silicone cap size for your ear as the catch for this buds to work perfect is to have a good fit insed the ear canal. If not you would not get the full quality sound.Totaly recomended.
First off, this camera is simple to use, and is a very convenient size (about the size of a fat ipod). The video quality is pretty decent, i use it to upload to youtube and myspace videos. I would recommend it for just that, if you're looking to uploading videos to the internet. Videos can be saved really easily (and the usb port being directly on the unit is so handy) and can be edited/spliced with microsoft movie maker. (using this program also cuts the MB size considerably!)My only complaint is the so-called 30 minute recording capability. I had a 3 minute video on my card and it said i only had 21 minutes left of recording. After i filled the card i noticed i did not have a full 30 minutes, maybe 18-20.Oh, and the audio is a bit on the funky side, mainly because it tends to give a lisp to any 'ch' and 's' sounds. Look this camera up on youtube to see examples!
Fantastic tripod!!! I use it for my Canon Rebel XT and I shoot lot of pictures with my Canon 75-300 zoom. With all of this on board the tripod feels very strong.It comes plenty of availabilities to positioning the camera the way you want: low, very high, vertically, etc etc...I though the leveling bubble it comes with would be something I wouldn't use ever, but I've found this very useful at the time I need to be sure about the accurate horizontal position of the camera, especially when shooting on the mountains.It has a quick release platform panhead which results reeeeally useful. I even leave it attached to the camera all the time!One important thing to mention is about its height: it is really a lightweight tripod!, And it still gives you the steadiness required for i.e. night shots.Easy to use, and easy to carry as well. I take it with my on my motorcycle trips with no problem.I love this tripod, I recommend it highly!!! A+++++++++
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
I enjoy the small colorful way to organize some of my CDs. Also the clamshells are more durable than the 1/2 size jewel cases and fit in my fanny pack.
This epson RX620 printer is great. the quality of the pics are unbelievable. This is my first Amazon purchase and I am very pleased with the results. Ordering and tracking were so easy. I am not a computer gu ru by far, however, you have made ordering easy even for myself. Thanks!
I purchased this lens when I upgraded from my 40D crop body to the 5Dmk2. I decided to spend the extra over the 17-40 and get this lens, simply for the additional F-stop. The quality of this lens is just incredible. I was using the 17-55 lens before this, and I thought that was good. I put this puppy on my 40D to compare and was blown away by the quality. On the 5Dmk2, it just shines. I can't say enough about this lens. Built well, I have no issues with dust, and pictures always turn out stunning.
This reader does everything I wanted it to do except read Fujifilm memory cards from my Fuji camera, which was what I wanted it for. It reads most any other card though and it never claimed to read the Fuji card so I will still give 5 stars.
I have had this unit for 5 years and it is still running great. The 1200 watts and big subwoofer really pound. People are always super impressed. Not to mention the tower speaker look awesome. I haven't had any issues that others have mentioned. The Dynamic Range Compression can be used to increase the volume of voices when watching movies at a low volume. Works really well. It also has an HDMI in and out which alot these systems don't. I expect this thing to continue working for years to come. Would buy again in a heart beat.
There are some inconsistent reviews on the sound quality of these earphones, basically it comes down to how you like to listen to your music. If you like to press "bass Xpand" button on your stereo for that booming sound ,you may be dissapointed with the "flat" sound coming out of these earphones. Those of you who keep that "direct" button on on your amps will love the clean ,detailed sound of E2c.Remember that most music is in the midrange frequency.Listening to dance/trance or hip hop, I sometimes wish for deeper bass. But true bass is difficult to reproduce in small earphones. The illusion of deep bass in some cheap earphones is just that...an illusion. As for the fit and comfort I have no complaints. If youre not sure whether you'll like insert phones, get yourself a pair of foam ear plugs and try to wear them for a while. That will give you an indication of how you're going to tolerate them. The only discomfort comes from the wraped cords around my ears after few hours of listening.The quality is excellent,the cord is long and the case is nice. These will outlast a cheap pair many times over.Recommended.
I have the HP Pavillion dv6000. It was purchased about one year ago. This laptop tends to get really hot while running on its batteries. Within the past couple months, the paint wore off the touch pad (I will put a picture up within the images section of this amazon page).However, the quality problems with the laptop go much deeper than just the heat it emits, and the paint wearing off. The battery is also extremely poor. Mine used to last just over two hours and now it lasts about 20 minutes. A couple people I know have also experienced this problem. I realize that batteries eventually deteriorate and then must be replaced, but there is no reason that it should have as fast as it did. The newest problem I am facing with the laptop is that in order to charge it now, I physically have to press the cord in to it. It has become desensitized, and will no longer recognize that it is being charged unless I press it in with force.I am extremely careful with my belongings. This laptop has never been manhandled or dropped. This is simply the result of shoddy workmanship by HP once again.Spend a little more money, and avoid these issues. Do not buy HP.. I have never been happy with a single product they have made. So no, their laptops are no better than their printers. I have talked to enough people to know that I am not alone with these problems... especially with the battery and the touch pad wearing out. Sure, it has a 1 year warranty, but is being out of a computer for weeks while it is sent back to the company worth the 50$ you'd save by buying a different brand? I don't think so.
This CD player is extremely good. The sound quality out of the headphones they give you is superb, and it's even better out of more expensive headphones. The sound is very crisp and clear. The CD player is very small in size so you can take it almost anywhere and has a slot for a remote which adds convenience. It also comes with an AC adapter and the batteries last a very long time. I am having a difficult time making it skip. The only con is it is a little bit pricy, but it's definately worth it. I HIGHLY reccomend this CD player.
Being a long time customer of Visioneer I jumped at the chance to upgrade to this unit when it's price point fell due to a newer model being introduced. Works well on Vista and has a driver for Windows 7. It's earlier model (XP 200) which I had for several years did not. One caution this product is no longer in production. Drivers will probably not be available for the next version of Windows. If you can get it at a steep discount over original retail it is a good unit. I use it to scan all bills, receipts and such. Comes in very handy when you need to look up past records. Unit is fast and reliable. One Touch and PaperPort software that are bundled are great.
This card is a class 6 card,will hold many JPEG pictures on a 10MP or 18MP camera(I use this card in a Canon 10MP point& shoot and also in a Canon Rebel T2i)and is fast and dependable. The price for this card on Amazon.com was recently $6.99 each(what a steal)and card came in a plastic container(in easy to open zip-open paper/cardboard consumer friendly packaging).I would recommend this card to all for price,dependability,& if you are shooting pictures & not video as I do.
I purchased this DVD player in May so that I could play my "avi" movies stored on Western Digital Passport (external hard drive). This player will not power the passport. I two sticks of Kingston 4gb data traveler flash drives and it would not work on this player. My son purchased 2 sticks of 4gb by Transcend and they worked perfectly. I am still looking for a DVD player that will play my WD passport.Also, I could not get my photos to play from my 160gb IPOD. I would have given it 3 stars but I didn't see where the description said it would play these devices. I thought that since it had the USB port it would play.
I just bought my new toy and I love it. I have several different types of cameras to include digital. This is the best one I have had the pleasure of using. I take photography seriously and so did sony when the designed this camera. I was incredilbly impressed with the results of the sepia photo's taken with this camera. They were right on target. I have used my camera allot in the few days that I have owned it. I am still finding more and more items and options that are great. I have read that people think it is a little big. I think they need to think back to the first digital cameras and thank sony for this one.
REVIEW UPDATE!Below is my original review for this TV. However in January of 2010, the power supply board on this TV died just like 2 other reviewers mentioned below. The capacitors overheated and burst, and since the company went out of business you cannot buy new power supply boards.To fix it was relatively easy, if you are comfortable soldering that is. I removed the board, which was simple ennough, de-soldered and removed ALL of the capacitors (even the good ones), and replaced them. All told it was a $40 fix and the TV has been working fine for a year now. Still, if you are buying this TV used, beware...-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I managed to find this TV for less than $700, and while it is certainly not as good as a $1500+ Aquos LCD TV, I don't think it's worth the $800 price difference. Like the previous revewer said, I cannot see any particular reason this is so cheap, it is built sturdy, and has all the typical inputs and features of other LCD TV's of this size.The only problem I have see nso far, is that black levels are not good on this , even for an LCD TV (I have 2 other LCD TV's so I have a good basis for comparison here). Although proper tuning of the settings does alleviate this somewhat (mostly with the gamma corrections setting, plus for me, making it a little BRIGHTER seemed to help).Also, if you leave the backlight switch on, but not the TV itself, there is a small whine that can be heard. It's close to inaudible, just sound sound of the TV on at mute drowns it out (it's very, very soft), but I suppose it could be annoying to some. My simple solution, turn the backlight switch off when you are done watching it (which you are supposed to do anyway).
THIS LENSE IS ONE OF MY BEST WEPONS IN MY ARSENOL ITS GREAT FOR PORTRAITS AND ZOOMING GREAT PRICE.
Biggest waste of money I have ever spent, this product didnt work from the moment I took it out of the package, DO NOT BUY!!!!!!
Just before my 1 year warranty expired I was having a large blue streak run across the bottom of my screen. No on site tech available so I had to take the TV in myself. It turns out the $2500 light engine was going out and I was supposed to have the TV back in 5-6 days. Zenith contacted me after 30 days and said they would get me approved for a new TV or give me my money back since the part was not available. It has now been an additional 15 days and no word from Zenith. No call backs. I am starting to wonder if I will get anything at all. I sincerely don't want another Zenith and would prefer to get the cash so I can buy a TV with better customer support. I really don't like the thought of going through this again in a year from now as it seems that Zenith is having a lot of similar problems.
Garmin Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Garmin GPS 12Very practical accessory for use in the outdoors. Batteries do not last more than 24 hours, less if user is inexperienced and needs more time to operate GPS unit.
as hundreds have said these buds are niiice. comfy, cheap on the wallet and well balanced. getcha some
I've had these earbuds for a few weeks and I am very pleased with thier performance. I use them to listen to podcasts and music and find the sound to be very good. The bass is a little heavy at times but its nothing you can't tone down with an equalizer. Also they fit in my ear quite well and block out a lot of ambient noise.
I use this cooler for my Toshiba 12" Satellite. It works well to keep the laptop cooler, and runs pretty quiet. It would have been better as a rectangular shape so the whole laptop fits on it. If you have a laptop bigger than 12", I suggest you look for a different product.
I got my ipod about a month ago and I love it. Downloading songs and videos from itunes only takes 20seconds, theres tons of memory, great extras, nice clear picture quality, easy navigation, and very sleek design. But I also have some complaints. My biggest complaint is the freaking battery. They say the battery lasts something like 20 hours.... I wish..... the battery only lasts 2-4 hours. But if u watch a video (like a 3-4 minute music video) it pretty much sucks your battery life dry. If your battery is completely charged and you watch a music video, your battery will be half dead when your done with the video. Also I for some reason cant charge my battery on the computer in my room, I have to use the other one, which is very inconvenient. I also think its stupid of apple to make u spend $30 on a wall adapter and call it an accessory when I think it should come free with it. Another problem I have is how easily it scratches. If u buy one.... dont take the protector it comes with off..... you will regret it. I planned on getting a case before I even got it because if im spending $318 on something I dont want it damaged. So i got on ebay and found a really nice black silicone case and it came with 3 screen protectors, which is exactly what I was looking for. The only downside..... I had to pay for it to be sent from Hong Kong. But trust me $13 is really worth it, the protectors cover the back of the ipod (which scratches easily and gets unattractive fingerprints on it), the front, and the click wheel. But dont get me wrong, everything but the above about the ipod is amazing. I love mine. If you want something easy to use and can hold alot of songs and has great music and picture quality, you should definately get it.
It helps to a faster processing and the environment acquires more flexibility, in PCs with graphics cards smalls help more, now we need waiting for more games built in this technology and owe to create a version of 256MB, in someone games remain limited.
This might be the coolest thing I have ever bought! My wife and I are constantly outdoors hiking, climbing some rocks, kayaking, camping, you name it. As I'm sure you know Mother Nature is the best setting for a snapshot but we got kind of sick of these awesome picture with only one of us in them. We started looking for a solution and our first stop was the "Gorilla pod" which is decent if there is a tree nearby in the right position, it doesn't really work well on rocks and uneven surfaces. After some more looking we decided to try this Monster Pod and we will never look back. We're actually buying a few for christmas presents for our friends because we like it so much. I haven't really had issues with it "creeping" because we dont let it hang upside down for 10 minutes (why would you). The thing is perfectly suited to toss in a daypack because it isnt the least bit cumbersome. Seriously if you don't buy one after reading this then shame on you for missing out.
I thought I'd give Microsoft a chance with the notebook mouse as a change from the Logitech I use on my personal laptop. I have had this mouse less then a year and the scroll wheel has gone bad. The scroll wheel intermittently goes out and there is no longer that distinguishable "bite" when turning... then the bite comes back and it works again.The scroll wheel was just the last straw. Firstly, battery life is terrible. I would say between 3 to 4 months tops. It only uses a single AA battery compared to the Logitech's 2 AA. As a result the Logitech 4 times longer.Secondly, the mouse is very unresponsive at times. I don't know if it has a sleep mode or goes into power save mode, but it doesn't track well at times and is sluggish then "wakes up". No problem on my other mouse.I can't in good faith recommend this mouse to anyone. Go with the Logitech.
I received mine today ~ and WOW ~ what a great item. It also comes with a nice travel bag and travel adapters! The sound is great as you would expect from this brand. The size is great for travel. Just buy it!
I have tried to connect to my car stereo via the power adapter FM transmitter and the Cassette adapter. This is ten times better. Yes you must rip out you dash. On my caravan that took 5 minutes. On my Buick Regal that took 90 minutes plus $5 buck to a how2 site; $5 well spent I might add. Oh, in all likelihood you will need antenna adapters - I got mine on ebay $15 bucks for caravan only $8 for the buick. I have never connected 12V power in my life. I used a Quick Splice also called Scotch Lock. Black is usually ground and thinner gauge. Get them at auto supply store. Power is colored and thicker gauge. This is going to the power adapter or cig lighter. I have been playing the laptop and the Ipod through the system. Volume and quality not quite CD - better than anything else. Better than cassette tapes!
This thing is awesome. Plug it in, run the software, stick it on the monitor, and it does the rest. Gives you a before and after when its done so you can see how it changed your settings.The best part is that you dont just throw it in a drawer when youre done. Keep it plugged in, and it serves as a light sensor, and will automatically adjust brightness based on the amount of light in the room.
This receiver is just what I needed. I don't need massive wattage or power, but something that had enough 'oomph' to shake the floor if necessary. I purchased this and a Technics turntable along with some Sony speakers. What a joy it is to listen to my vinyl records again.The volume at 25 or 30 is more than enough. The phono input is clean, my records sound crisp and warm. I play my iPod through this, and it sounds great. I almost can't tell the difference in sound quality between MP3s and my vinyl. Some of the albums that were recorded DDD sound immaculate on this system.It's been a while since I had a full home stereo set up, so it's nice to have this at a great price.Jazz, reggae, electronic, hip hop, metal and punk - all sound great (yeah my musical taste is broad).I'm not reviewing this product with the audiophile in mind (as I am one, but in this case, not worried about the stylus brand, the wattage or ohms etc). It's just a solid amp, with clean sound. Add a nice teac equalizer and I'm happy. I can crank Public Enemy, Mastodon, The Jam, John Coltrane or the Minutemen - it all sounds great. Recommended highly for those who want a simple set up.
Unless have no need to edit. This is completely incompatable with non-sony software.It almost works with Adobe Premier Elements, but causes crashes. To use with an Apple, you have to convert the format to MPEG (MPEG4 works best) and the signal is horribly distorted in the process.The Pixela software is buggy, but works, but not well. If you think that because it is a USB device that it is easy to use, you are wrong. (as I was)Not to mention Sony's history of installing viruses on your computer without permission.
Just a heads up to whoever is buying an iPod. Make sure you figure the cost of the protection plan into the cost of the iPod. If your iPod fails after the warranty expires (mine failed two weeks after the end of the warranty period), it is essentially worthless. Apple's only service option is to send them the failed unit and $255 + tax and they will send you a USED (no guarantee it is even refurbished) replacement with a 90 day warranty. In other words you are far better off just buying a new one when the old one fails. Makes the $60 protection plan sound really good.
I have been a big fan of Canon and decided to buy another digital Canon camera. I bought my husband the S400 a couple years ago and I loved it so much, I used it more than he did. Because of this, he asked me to get my own so he could have his back. I was excited to find the SD600 at a very good price ($150 on clearance) and couldn't wait to use it. Not only did I get a good deal, but it's a very attractive camera with a bigger LCD.I like being able to just point and shoot and never had any problems with getting great pictures from the S400, which is what a compact camera like this is for. The SD600 makes you really work for a good picture (I thought switching to manual mode would help), and even then, the quality is very dissapointing.I was EXTREMELY dissapointed in this camera and have really tried to like it, especially since I got such a great deal. Every picture taken with a flash has red eye, even set on red-eye reduction. Forget taking pictures anywhere but outside in bright light. Pictures taken indoors, or in any type of natural lighting are either very grainy or blurry. Forget trying to use the high ISO in low lighting, the pictures are even more unbelievably grainy. But keeping the ISO lower produces very dark pictures in natural to low lighting.I took my first pictures with this camera at my daughter's communion and was so dissapointed. The pictures were so unbelievably grainy, and if they weren't grainy, they were either blurry or there was not enough flash to capture a good picture. And this was in a church where half the church is windows and there was a lot of natural lighting. They were so bad, they actually looked like they were taken with my daughter's kid digital camera I bought her for $20.I decided to try to take some more pictures to give the camera the benefit of the doubt, but have produced more bad pictures than good ones to warrant keeping this camera. I don't know what happened to Canon's quality when it comes to pictures, but now I'm bummed because I will have to find a new favorite.I am sure I could get into all the manual controls a little more and maybe get some better quality pictures, but that would defeat the purpose of having a small point and shoot type of camera. If I wanted to mess with manual controls to get a good picture, I'd get an SLR.I don't understand all the great reviews this camera has gotten. Do I just have a lemon or are others not as picky about the quality of their photos? I researched this camera and bought it because of the great reviews, but after going through the reviews here with ratings 3 stars and lower, I do see that I am not the only one experiencing bad quality photos. This camera is going back today.
This is a great cooler block, and nice, just no tight to much and let work forever, I recomeded use Prestone Heavy duty whithout water, use pure, and forget the heat forever.
Works like advertised. I installed this to get a clearer line of site to the towers than my indoor antenna was able to receive. I have been trying different indoor combinations including powered antennas with no luck. Signal meter shows this antenna picked up ~20%. I need to finish fine tuning so I may be able to max it out yet. The packaging was weak. The clip that holds the connector in place was broken when I opened the box. Replaced it with a zip tie. The fingers for the Vee's were all bent and had to be straightened. Easy enough to repair but the parts shouldn't just be thrown in a box and expected to survive. That is why I took a star off. I am happy to report improvement using this antenna and it is non-powered at that! An old but proven design.
I purchased this headset specifically because the complaints about it were that the earpiece was too small. Unfortuntately, the sound was great but the ear piece so large it kept falling off of my ear. I sent it back and ordered the Plantronics MX505 and it is fabulous - great sound and fit.
I've had the mouse for about a year. It's been a good mouse for me because I travel a lot and have small hands. It fits my hand size well. However, it's now starting to flake out and needs replacing.Pros:Small, light and compactCons:Eats through batteries quickly (every three to four weeks)The mouse needs to be replaced after a year.
have started using these on both my wireless controllers and must tell these are something you must have, and hopefully MS packs it up by default, easy to install and easy to charge and no more hassles with stupid cells dying out on me while playing :)
These are great decks, and certainly hold their own against the industry standards. I've also got a pair of Technics (SL-1200M3D) that I've had for years. No complaints with those, of course, but I picked up the TTX1s so I could have a pair set up battle-style and more suited for scratching (straight tonearm, etc.).Right out of the box, I could see that these were well-made turntables. The construction is quite solid. I believe they even weigh in slightly heavier than the 1200s.For the price of these, the range of features is amazing. Here are some of them:Selectable pitch control range (+/- 8%, 10%, 20% and 50%) - I tend to stick with +/- 8 because that's what I'm used to with the Technics, but for the occasional crazy mix, it's nice to have the option of greater range. The turntable also has a key lock feature, which allows you to adjust the tempo while the pitch stays the same. This is a very cool feature that CD DJs enjoy, so having it available for vinyl is fantastic.Interchangeable tonearm - The tables come with both a straight and an S-shaped tonearm. They are very easy to switch out, but to be honest, I don't find myself changing them a lot. I just stick with the straight configuration, but for someone who might be using these for both turntablism and conventional DJing, the ability to switch would be great.Designed for battle-style use - For those who like to work battle-style (the turntable positioned so the tonearm is in back rather than on the right side), the TTX1 is designed to easily accommodate that preference. As you can see from the photo, there are two start/stop buttons, so regardless of which way you have it turned, there will always be a button right where you're used to having it. Also, the pitch slider module and the RPM selection buttons module are interchangeable, so you can position the pitch slider to move up and down while in battle configuration (rather than having to adjust the pitch left to right). When you switch these controls, the LCD display automatically rotates so all of the info is still easily readable; a very nice touch.Adjustable torque - Two thumbwheels on the turntable allow you to adjust the torque of the platter as well as the braking force. Compare this to the Technics, where you had to take the turntable apart and adjust some potentiometers with a small screwdriver. While on the subject of torque, I should mention that the TTX1 is insane in that department. The motor is quite noticeably more powerful than that of the Technics, and the start/stop times are phenomenal.Output options - The TTX1 allows for three output configurations. You can output a phono-level signal (like most other turntables). This tends to be the cleanest signal because it's more or less a straight connection to the cartridge without going through the signal processor. The turntable also has line-level outputs (more like a CD player). These go through the internal signal processor to enable effects like the pitch lock feature. I have mine set up like this, and cannot discern any degradation in sound quality from the phono configuration. The third option is a digital (S/PDIF) output for use with a digital mixer or a direct connection to your computer.I am hard-pressed to find anything bad to say about this product. There are a few minor things, but they're not big concerns. Here are the cons:The left side of the turntable has a curve to it, which would make the turntable difficult to fit into a standard coffin case, if that was your preference.The 45 adapter that comes with these is a light plastic thing, so I tend to use the solid metal ones that came with my 1200s. There's no place on the turntable to store the adapter, which isn't too big of a deal, since most people won't be spinning a lot of 7" 45s these days anyhow.The turntable doesn't include a shell (dust cover). The TTX1 isn't really designed to sit on top of your home stereo anyway, so that omission isn't a big concern.Overall, this is a fantastic turntable, and well deserving of the five stars I'm giving it. It's worthy to stand up there with the great decks from Technics and Vestax. I'm quite confident that these will give me many years of reliable use, just as I've come to expect from my 1200s.One final note: As of this writing, the product photo here on Amazon depicts the TT1600, and not the TTX1. To see what the LCD and other cool features look like, check out the Numark web site for the correct photo (they call it the TTX, and not the TTX1).
As reviewed by others, the product does not look as shown in the photo. The top portion looks like cork or some cheaper wood. It fits as described but is a little tight so not quite a 'quick release'. Does the job, though. You get what you pay for. I am satisfied.
This is my first DSLR and my first SLR type camera. I love it! And am still learning about it.The only frustrating thing is that it doesn't seem to have the ability to use the digital screen as a view finder. I am, however, enjoying actually using the regular view finder for a change.
This is a great player if you want to stay in this price range around $150.00.It has a great picture on my LCD tv,and the sound is really good to,it has one heck of a zoom feature on it that I was impressed with and usally zoom means nothing to me but this one is really cool.If you want simple to hook up with barely having to glance at a instrual manual this is the one,seriously just plug it in spend maybe 3 or 4min. with the manual and you will never need it again,some people prefer more complicated dvd player I am maybe one of them,but if you prefer simple you cant go wrong with this 720p/1080i up converting dvd player.I only give it 4 stars for the lack of menu options otherwise(picture and sound) its a 5 star.Great buy
This tripod is decent for the price, however, if you are looking for something to film higher than 5 feet--you better chose another tripod.This tripod also has stability issues. If you are filming stillness, it works well, but if you want to film your kids as they romp around and play, this tripod will topple. I am still going to give it a 5 out of 5 because for he price it is great.
got these to try lightscribe for the first time and they worked great!!! not a single coaster in the pack. i will be getting these again for sure. as for the timely fashion in which they came, it was good. i usually get my purchases faster, however, they did arrive on time and that's all i can ask for. good job amazon.
I needed this for my camera, because it was compatible. I also needed it for videos, voices & more. I also needed it, because I won a camera at my college as well.
I am just happy to have a source to buy blank videos--at such an attractive price!I guess i am a dying breed today....
Had mine just over 6 months. Ate a VHS tape (still can't get it out) and DVD operation is crappy. Clock will not stay set so timer recording is not reliable. What really irritates me is that if you try to go to RCA website for service info, it automatically switches to Audiovox site, and Audiovox will send you a message that they do not service this model
I have just bought an advanced thinkpad dock with integrated power supply. It is "Made in Japan" 39T4569 ( 42W4629 ) the problem is the inner fan is ALL THE TIME ON with a loud noise you can compare to vacuum cleaner or old PC "big tower" produced 10-15 years ago. I have bought this for T61 laptop which is a very silent one. Any regular dosktop PC (not laptop) would make less noise nowadays than this dock alone.
I now own 2 of these USB Hubs and they both perform as I expect. No Problems after more than 8 months with the first unit and one month with the second unit. Very Pleased.
Maybe it's just me, but I bought this cable to transfer old files from my old computer on to my new computer and it totally did not work. I used the transfer and settings wizard in windows xp (the same on both computers) and neither computer recognized the ports. I tried several times, did the disk, did the usb transfer for the wizard, nothing!
UPDATE: Amazon.com, perhaps realizing the poor service offered by Phillips described by the reviewer from COnnecticut, agreed to refund the product price (except for shipping). Go Amazon.com(!), and buy from Phillips at your own (very big) risk!I was moved to write after reading about the reviewer's experience with his Phillips CD player. The very similar MCM-537 has been a disaster from the beginning. After about two months of playing (sound quality is good but not great), we couldn't get the horribly-designed, noisy 5 disc-changer to work (these models use a stack systems, not a revolving platter, and you cannot get to it). We could neither turn on the machine nor get to the CDs inside. It took almost two months and many phone calls to J. and R., the retailor partner with Amazon.com, to fix this.Two months later, it broke again. This time, it won't play CD-RWs, as advertised and as printed on the player itself. It justs stops playing after about 20 seconds, or pauses, starts up, and then stops again. J. and R. informed us (curtly and dismissively) that they would not take the obviously defective product back, as it was past the 1-month return period. OK, -that's their letter-of-the-law legal right (although J and R won't be receiving any more buys from us), but after reading the HORROR story from the Connecticut reviewer, I have doubts that Phillips is going to rectify the problem.This model has the same 5 CD set-up and I think that alone is reason enough not to buy it. The "equalizer" is all "pre-sets," meaning you can't customize the low, midrange, and high frequencies. This is a distinct disadvantage if, for example, you want to cut out some unwanted treble. Moreover, the radio was not very powerful; there was difficulty picking up some stations with the "built-in" antenna.It may play well for you the first few months, but given the problems we experienced, and the unbelievably atrocious "service" reported by the other reviewer, we will not buy any Phillips CD players (and perhaps other Phillips products) again. Amazon apparently recognized the problem with the Phillips 537, as it is no longer available. Small consolation for those who already bought one.I will report follow-up as it occurs (or doesn't occur). I also make a friendly request that purchasers update their reviews if problems crop up after they have posted a review. Many electronic products work fine for awhile, but don't have the durability or the customer service that consumers deserve. Thank you.
For the price I think the camera is a good product. I took it snow skiing and took alot of pictures. For the most part the quality of the picture was great. The camera is easy to use. I did end up getting a new memory card that helps. The memory card that comes with the camera is useless.
I bought this laptop for $ 549 at Circuit City, early August 2007, so don't pay more, if possible!
The Simple Tech Compact Flash Reader is well worth the price. Couldn't be easier to install. Installed on Windows 98 and XP and worked with both just fine. Put the card in and pictures download with ease. Not all things you purchase have to be expensive.
You'd certainly expect a monster cable to be well built and carry the signal well, and it does this nicely. I'm carrying a DVI signal to a 37" inch LCD screen over 4 feet with no loss of signal. It really takes PC viewing to a new level.My only complaint is the size of the adaptor. It is so large, it is difficult to slot into the video card of my desktop PC, almost to the point where I couldn't use it. I have had to unscrew the mount of my video card and bend it out of place to make it fit. There's a difference between being well built and being bulky for the sake of it. I slimmer mount in future designs would make this a perfect cable.
I'm still evaluating my purchase, we'll see how reliable it is. I preferred this over the belkin because of the spacing of the plugs, you can use several large adapters here. Unfortunately, as everyone has commented, this should have included a rotating plug for the wall, not having one makes this product suffer.
I did a lot of research, as I anticipated the installation of our 50" plasma TV, regarding DVD players. I came across many reviews for theOppo DV-981 up-converting player. Such glowing reviews seemed almost too good to be true. I have a lot of 480p DVDs and had high hopes they would look good on our 720p Panasonic. I connected the Oppo to the TV with a HDMI and hit play. Outstanding picture...bright clear colors, clean sharp edges, really white whites and black blacks, crisp details....As much or better than I had hoped for. During moments when there is no audio there is absolutely NO sound...clean silence. I hear details on many discs, that I have played many times before, that I had never noticed before. Trying to setup a home theatre for our home entailedmany expenditures so the reasonable cost of the Oppo was appreciated..So much sophisticated technology within reach of most people. The most fun I have with my setup is when I bring up a movie for visitors...It's always a stopper...conversations....other activities....everyonejust settles in to watch and be amazed. By now you must know that I'mreally happy with my Oppo!
My family uses this on those long car rides, and because we have a lot of portable electronics (DVD player, iPods, Mobile phones, and more) it really provides a flexible solution for keeping us in power.My only complaint is that the unit could be a little bit smaller. Otherwise, it does what it says.
$$ but indispensable. Once you see all the ways this can improve the usage of your Fig Rig the exorbitant retail price will only sting a little. Not only can you attach a plethora of devices to your rig such as monitors, mics and lights but you can also attach a quick release plate to one of these and the entire Fig Rig will mount on your tripod. Since all my stabilizers have Manfrotto sleds I can go from the Fig Rig hand held to putting it on my fluid head tripod , my slider or my skater dolly all due to this little device.
It's a total waste of money. I bought this one 'cause the canon A530 I was going to buy was sold out... after playing with this one for a little bit, I returned to the store to get my money back! Awful quality, my cel phone takes better pictures FOR REAL! And yeah, too slow, if you want a steady image, you would have to photograph a statue and use a tripod. IT SUCKS
Worked for Polk 6501 component 6.5 speakers in doors of 2006 Toyota 4Runner.I got 2 pair because it doesnt state adaptors it says adapter So you only have to order one and you get a pair.
This charging dock/hub is perfect for my kitchen. I have a work station with my ultra-book in my kitchen. My family now has a central place to charge up and we are not all looking around for "our" chargers! We all have iPads and iPhones.It shipped super fast and was ready to go!
This product is very well made, well explained, save and works great. I cooked 6 big potatoes in 8 minutes. It's amazing how fast that is. I can totally recommend it.
The part number listed is no longer supported...but there is no mention that a replacement part number was going to be sent instead. I was looking for the discontinued part, but received the replacement part (which doesn't work for me).
Unit was shipped promptly.Fit was almost an exact replica of my old one.Boat is in dry dock right now but will launch soon, I'm sure it will perform well.
I just took it out the box, plugged my devices in the respective outlets and it worked wonderfully! Now I'm just going to have to wait until my next electricity bill to see if I am saving some money.
I won't bother repeating everything reviewer B. Cline said below; I'm having exactly the same experience with this thing eating toner. I didn't buy mine from Amazon, but I came here to see if anyone else was having the same problem and to warn people off this printer. I bought mine in Canada in July 2004. I was surprised when the printer ran out of toner before Christmas. I decided to buy a high-yield cartridge (which costs $117 CDN!) hoping that would last me a good long time. No such luck -- the thing ran out before the first week of April. And now it wants another one! Prior to this I had an excellent HP printer that I bought in 1996, and which worked well for years until some impossible-to-resolve software conflict with Windows XP Pro reared its ugly head. I would still be using that printer otherwise. And I had to change the HP toner cartridge maybe once every 12-14 months. My printing needs and demands have not changed. This Brother printer eats toner, plain and simple. I've been waiting on hold with Brother's tech service department for twenty minutes now, but I don't expect to get any help or satisfaction there. After that, I'll be addressing the problem with the help of any consumer advocacy journalists and organizations whose assistance I can enlist.Don't buy this. If you're made of so much money that the cost of toner cartridges is irrelevant to you, then just buy another printer.
Would buy this product, whenever I need ink for my printer. Hope it will always be available.
Product had to be shipped twice due to no delivery of the first, but a great product and Amazon was prompt in shipping the replacement
This is my first GPS so I have limited background. I have found it to be a very good product and particularly like the 3D view which indicates which lane to be in when a road splits.The traffic reporting is quite limited as it just says the word "caution" but doesn't give any actual traffic report.Sometime the routing is not the best as it does not take into account traffic patterns and stoplights so it may not be the fastest route when you consider that. That is ok when you know the area but when you go out of town, it may not take you the best route.Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoy it.
The other reviews left me asking questions, so here are the answers to the ones I had. Out of the box you get the earphones and stand, batteries, digital optical cord, and power source. No RCA audio cord included, a big miss for Panasonic in my opinion. Add a 90 cent cord for heavens sake. To get started fast, I put two AA alkalines in the headphone (very simple), hooked power to the stand, and used my own RCA audio cord (analog, red and white pins on each end) to connect audio out from my TV to the audio in in the back of the headphone stand. On the stand front, I slid the little bar over from digital to analog, and on the back I slid the tiny ATT bar from the 8 to the 0. I then turned on the TV and set the sound to low to middle, and put on the earphones. They worked almost instantly, and the sound was very good. Using the sound up and down device on the right earphone, I was able to adjust the sound just the way I like it; kind of loud, knowing that my wife could hear the TV the way she likes it. Of course, you can mute the TV and still hear the sound in the headphones. I tried various kinds of shows, and some I had TIVO'D, and all were very good. I then put in the NI CAD battery included, and put the headphones on the stand to charge. When charging, a red light comes on on the stand. That night, my wife and I watched "3:10 to Yuma", I with my headphones, now completely charged. I could hear every word and nuance, and was surprised when I went into the kitchen to get a snack, I could still hear the TV with no drop off. The cons for me are not much. The headphones, like all, are a little bit like wearing ear muffs. They do get a little warm watching a two hour movie, but this is a minor complaint. Also, Panasonic must have a few million RCA audio cords hanging around their warehouse, and should have included one. Otherwise, these are very good headphones for wireless.
After purchasing 100 of these CD-Rs they are not good for my purpose. I now find that there are different kinds of CD-Rs out there, be sure you pick the right one.
There is little to say about a cable that works. I arrived on time and worked the first time.
i bought this so i would be able to put my panoramic shots on my computer without having to pay a lot to get them done at a lab. the film scanned really well and i was able to adjust the size of the frame to fit the panoramic film. i use a horizon kompakt. it took me a little while to get used to the software but it's not super hard to do.
you can find this for $10 elsewhere. Don't buy!!! Amazon should be shamed for even listing this.
I ordered Cables To Go brand cable and was shipped cheap quality generics from Margin Mart, which was fulfilled by Amazon. They had no Cables To Go branding on them, and they were packed in cheap Chinese bags. This transaction was heading for one-star status, but I noticed Amazon (direct, not fulfilled by) had just added more of these cables to their own stock. So, I gave the order another try and the real deal actually showed up with the correct blue/clear colored bags and Cables To Go branding on the cables.Your safest bet is to order direct from Amazon until they sort this out.
I'm mystified by the review written by the engineer. I plugged in my Linksys router a couple of years ago and have pretty much forgotten it. I have hard connections, I recently plugged in an Airport module, I have Macs and windows machines running both wireless and wired to the router. Never a problem
We have dragonflies on our pond and we like to watch them emerge. Regular binocs. don't focus close enough, so we got these. They really are wonderful, and for the price we're really impressed!
We baought these as an intermediate alternative to some very expensive speakers for our our new billiard room. We thought that for less than $80 we would have them immediately and then we will also be able to use them in the future for sound outside.Suprised we were when the sound quality was so good, and the renge perfect for our house! we use them around the house to have the same music inside and out for parties and family gatherings. Best of all they will connect to almost anything, ipods, stereos, computers, Etc.I would not reccomend them for home theater, as suggested above, the speakers are mono, and most people would like more from their DVD, HD, and BluRay systems. But for continious music (unless you are a serious audiophile) throughout the house, with no wiring, and easy setup, These speakers Rock! The independantly controlled volume and power is nice too, we liten in the billard room, but turn it down of off in others, or outside as needed.The battery life is very acceptable as we have not changed the batteries in one that we move constantly and use continously, (I am most notorious for moving it into the garage when I am working out there, building other items for our remodel). I would guess that off the 6 Duracell batteies, we have had over 72 hours of use, and they are still going strong!overall I would reccomend these speakers to anyone who wanted a decent, compact, and movable system that can be independantly controlled throughout the house.UPDATE: These speakers are still going strong. I have long since added the permanent speakers in my billiard room, but these work as additional speakers to be carried around/moved to where you want to hear the same music. I can now tell you that the battery life varies, depending on volume and range. As the batteries die, we have had to move the speakers closer to the source. These will still work well in a normal sized house, or lot.The range is variable. We took them out to the family acreage, and depending on the location of the antennae, they have a reasonable range. without obstruction, a 100 yards or so. You may be able to extend the antenna for more. As the batteries get lower, the sound will get interupted or scratchy unless you move them closer.Overall I am still happy with thse speakers after even a couple years.
These headphones do an excellent job of cancelling out background noise and its nice that they come with a box full of optional earplugs. The headphones came out in 2004, which i'm sure at that time were amazing headphones. But it is 2009 and I believe that Etymotic should redesign their headphones. These headphones are no match for the Shure SE420's. When you wear these headphones you will feel like Frankenstein because they stick out from your ears so awkwardly. I sent mine back and am now using the Shures.
This is a great fan I now own more then 2 of them. In my PC they do a great job keeping my temps down to 40 degrees celcius working as an exhaust fan (during 3d games). These fans also make a great exhaust fan for smaller enclosures as well. My only complaint is the noise at full speed, but then again I want performance over noise levels. Overall I will keep buying SilverStone fans.
These were delivered fast and for the price they couldn't be beat. I bought two of them and I would buy more from here if I needed more.
Solid build with pretty cool metal body. Picture quality is good for a slim DC. Video quality is also good but not the best.The biggest complain will be the location of zoom controller. My hands and fingers are normal size but feel hard to use and easy to make mistake.
Wow, am I impressed with this printer. It's fast, quiet, has amazing print quality (It is as they say, all in the paper. When printing on film, the output is completely indistinguishable from a 35mm photograph. I defy anyone to tell the difference), it quite economic with ink (better than any Cannon or HP) AND it looks much COOLER than the pc it's connected by USB to. You shouldn't have to spend more money than this on an inkjet printer unless you want to handle unusally large paper.
The Amazon service is excellent. This was shipped USPS and arrived very quickly. It was well packaged and arrived in excellent condition. That is the good part. The ink cartridges work just fine but contain a small amount of ink. That is HP's way of giving you the shaft. The printer itself is fairly inexpensive but the markup on the ink cartridges is where they stick it to you. That is the bad part. One of the factors to consider in making a printer purchase is the cost of replacement cartridges. If you go with a HP just be sure you don't bend over.
Did not receive very strong signals and the channels received were very limited but worth the money I spent.
Hi,I am a motorcycle rider and I carry a 17" Macbook pro back and forth to work, I needed a backpack that provided that, not a big and bulgy sack hitting my bottom, plenty of room for all your office/school items, I can also trow in a change of clothes and more, super good looking very low profile, no noticeable drag when riding the highway. I love it !!!
The product worked great and allowed faster camera to disk speeds. However I left it in a shirt pocket and ran it through the clothes washer. No longer functioning. Once it completely dried out it is working again.
It's a wonderful alarm clock. Sometimes I wish that I would have baught one that has a higher quality at louder volumes, but for it's size, it's a basic simple alarm clock. But if you want to jam, this is not what you want.I also have to take the skin off of my iPod before I can stick it in the holder. That's a disadvantage.
This lens, which was designed to go with my Pentax K110D camera works well with it and I am impressed with it light weight. I havent used it enough to make a definitive statement about it's pictures, but at first look they appear a little darker than those made on the same camera with my old, compatable Pentax lenses.
This a great little player/ recorder. Good sound. I have a bunch of older tapes I wanted to hear and this is just the ticket. One thing, I wish they would have made the buttons EASIER to see and read...The buttons all look the same.., so be careful. I accidently hit both play and record buttons at the same time and erased a portion of a tape.Bummer..
I've used these headphones twice now. They work as advertised; they are waterproof and it's great to be able to listen to music while swimming in the pool. The cord is shorter than the cord on the standard white iPod earphones, but it seems like it would be long enough to reach an armband or a belt around your waist. I am a woman so I just tuck the iPod into my bathing suit and so I have no problems with cord length.My only complaint is that it's hard to insert the earphones into your ear at the correct angle so it will both block out water and also channel the music properly. So I have to swim a lap, adjust the earphones, swim another lap, adjust the earphones again, swim another lap, adjust, etc. for about 10 minutes before I find the right angle. Hopefully this will get easier with time.
The sound is good and the price was great. I was spoiled with a pair of JVC Headphones I bought in the 90s that I loved up until this summer when kids broke them on road trip. I wanted another pair but did not want to spend a fortune. These are good for casual use, I would not recommend for long term listening as they are not very comfortable for extended use.
Great backpack if you're worried about protection.It even fits my monstrous 10 pounder laptop too.the problem i have with it is that it is actually a little bigger than i thought it was going to be.Part of the reason for this i believe is because it has a stiff ridge around itwhich protects the laptop from minor bumps, but it makes the bag kindof wide.Also despite it's medium/large-ish appearance, it really cannot hold much extra if my laptop, charger, and mouse are in there already(given my charger is about the size of a brick).It really won't hold much more than a 1 inch binder with all my other stuff.Still, it's a nice bag if you don't need to carry 50 lbs of books, or whathaveyou.
It works perfectly fine! Completley recomend it, a great price for great quality and a good length too. Hope you enjoy it!
I bought the 50 foot of the same brand , and ran both up 2 floors , for 2 seperate installs . Very good quality cable , and i would buy again .
I left this comment as well for the Tiffen 81A but felt it was spot on for this filter, the Tiffen 81B. The effects of any filter can be performed by just about any decent software package that you can purchase today but that isn't some folks cup of tea. I would venture to say that most photographers on Amazon range from novice to intermediate, myself falling in that range somewhere.This filter is ideally suited to anyone not familiar or comfortable with the functions of white balance and how to set it manually on their camera. I would suggest anyone falling in that category and wanting to warm an image purchase this filter as it does exactly what it states it will do. Once you are comfortable with setting your white balance or obtain the software you need to do so, this filter will become obsolete for you.The build quality is decent and you won't have any issues with the product as it works as advertised. I had no issue with image vignetting using the 52mm version. Bottom line, it's a decent filter and does exactly as the manufacturer states. Enjoy!
Every feature is very good, but but the light indicators were faded/gone within one month. I don't know whether I got the defect item or the poor quality of indicators. So I decided to request the replacement for Amazon.com
The product allows the mimi to still look sleek while protecting it from scratches. It does not add much bulk. The product does scratch fairly easily but I would rather have it scratch than the mini. For a simple piece of plastic the price is a bit high.
Cable has a quality built, solid connectors. Picture from HDMI out to TV is very nice looking.
I was delighted with the product - the bag is bigger than shown in the picture and my Kodak Z712 IS camera fits easily in it. I was pleased with the zipper area located at the bottom of the bag too - the charger fits perfectly in it.
There are certain landmarks for me when it comes to tech purchases. The ones that stick out are the mp3 player for one of my cars, my first CD burner, my first digital camera, my first laptop, my first Ipod, and now this Slingbox. They are all things that I never regretted purchasing.It's easy to set up for someone that is moderately used to plugging in coaxial and component cables. You will need a wired Ethernet cable to access your router so if you don't have the router close to your tv, you will have to move either the router, or the cable/satellite box to the same room to set it up. Slingbox MUST have access to both your cable/satellite box AND your router.Once everything is hooked up, turn it on and install the setup CD. It downloads the Slingbox program and sets up an account for you. Configure the video on your computer and you are set. If you have multiple computers, you will need to run the setup CD on each.I have found it to be remarkable so far. When I go to coffee shops, or anywhere that has wi-fi, I can click on the Slingbox icon on my desktop and watch my tv. I can even change the channel or pull up my DVR and watch a recording. However, if you are in a crowded wi-fi area, quality will suffer. You will be hogging a lot of bandwidth so everyone's internet speed will suffer so I don't do that often.Where it shines though is with a dedicated internet connection from your home, work, or hotel room. With a a private internet setup, you can pull up your tv on your laptop anywhere and the video quality will be exceptional.This will come in handy on international trips. Now I won't have to suffer through 2 or 3 English channels when out of the country. As long as you have a broadband connection, you can access your own tv from anywhere in the world. It's amazing.
Great performance! Sharp image and vivid color reproduction.However, the universal remote is limited to only a hand full of devices that it will control. It doesn't support my Magnavox DVD player/recorder and my new Motorola HDTV cable box from Comcast.Other than that, I would recommend this TV for everyone who's in the market for a HD big screen.
It is not actually a lens. It is just a round black metal thing with a mirror stuck sideways inside it. The name written on its box is more appropriate: it is a MIRROR ANGLE SCOPE. And remember: its ring is 58 MM! It does not come with any additional step down or step up rings. You have to purchase them yourself. My Sony Alpha 300 has a 55 ring thread, so I bought a 58 MM step up ring, and it works perfectly with this scope. It is a cheap accessory, but it does what it is supposed to do. Beware that it functions only with autofocus mode on. You could still use it with manual focus, but you have to use both hands to position the scope (which you can easily move around)and MANUALLY FOCUS your lens. It is troublesome! And, when you use autofocus, it keeps on turning up and down when it cannot autofocus. Make sure you shoot something which your lens can easily focus, then this scope will focus easily and does not move crazily. The good thing: it presents no picture distortion, which I like. But you have to move the scope a lot to adjust it to the right position to get the pictures you want. You can move it to different positions (left, right, up, and down) while you keep your camera lens in the same position. I like this thing for what it could give me: FUN!
I purchased two of these as refurbished. They both seem to work well. I may have to relocate the base unit for better reception. Only other thing is that I wish the product would have come with an instruction bocklet/owners manual. I lucky I am mechanically inclined because some people with out any instructions may have a hard time finding the battery compartment on the headphones. Tried to download instructions from internet site of Sennheisr but the PDF format they have it in does not like my computer. Sound quality is great and the privacy it enables you to have aloowing you to be able to turn it up when people are sleeping is a plus benefit!
DID IMPROVE THE SPEED OF GETTING INTO THE INTERNET; BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT IS DRAINS THE BATTERY MUCH MUCH FASTER.
Excellent prices. I bought an HDMI cable for less than $12. The cheapest option I'd found before was $20. Even paying S&H, this cable came lower. Delivery was very fast too. I am very satisfied with this purchase and no doubt I'll be buying here again.
Glad to have found the tapes as they are hard to findnow as ever one is going to DVD'S, plus they are exelantquality. B.P.F.
I'm lucky in that this lens has apparently jumped in price since I purchased to when I'm getting around to this review.My first experience with Sigma was a 28-300 I had on a camera ages ago. The barrel oil canned and picture quality was so-so. I needed this lens for performing interior and exterior home remodeling pictures as part of a contract job.First impressions when unboxing. Wow. This is a different breed of lens than my first Sigma. The lens feels solid and well made. Has a nice carry case that comes with it, even though I don't use them.My first day of playing with the lens was a cloudless day at a tree preservation high up on a hill. First couple of shots I noticed a lot of vignetting on the LCD. I realized then that the lens hood on the end of the lens slides off easily to expose, Popeye!When not shooting with the hood, you have to be very wary of the sun angles, as you'll get immense flare from the intense curvature of the lens.The lens takes some learning because of distortion and your physical relationships to your subject. Don't expect, as with any lens, to throw it on and start shooting keepers.I've found far more uses for this lens that I originally anticipated. In addition to the interior photography, I've found it quite useful in providing a unique venue snapshot when shooting weddings. I will try to upload some customer photos from the lens.
(I'm using my father's account, as I do not have one of my own. Don't worry, I'm not a teenage doctor ;-) )I originally bought these headphones at a RadioShack. After my previous headphones (just some cheapy behind-neck headphones I found on the ground outside my High-School) finally broke, I wanted to upgrade a little, and decided to *splurge* on some nice-but-not-too-nice headphones. I just headed over to my RadioShack and picked up these Koss UR-40s (after ignorantly paying $60 for them). At first I was pleased with the good quality and nice bass. They kept together for about two months, and after a road trip of blasting my music (roughly 3/4s of the max volume on my IPod Touch) for about three days, they started acting funny. The sound got messed up in a way that made it echo, and quieted the sound so that it had to be on maximum volume to be able to hear anything. This disappointed me, but I had a 1-year replacement plan, so I ended up getting my money back.IN SHORTPROS: Nice sound quality for the price, good bass and useful lightweight/collapsible design.CONS: Bad sound sealing; the music leaks and ambient noise travels effortlessly through the mesh sides.**A WORD OF WISDOM** If you decide to purchase these headphones, DO NOT BLARE THE MUSIC CONSTANTLY. They can NOT take it and will get funky (in a bad way) on you after the first few months. Purchasing a replacement plan of some sort would be a good idea.I deem 4 stars appropriate because even though I did find them a little disappointing at times, I paid twice what they were worth, so for twenty-some dollars, they are an AMAZING deal. I would certainly recommend these, so long as they're not going to be used for anything like Heavy-Metal or related genres.
This GPS unit does way more than I expected. I have been using a Garmin eTrex Legend. This unit is more functional in those situations where heavy tree cover may cause older units a problem getting satelite signals. I am still learning, but so far very happy.
I first want to address something stated by the reviewer above about the detachable small camera bag. She says that it seems to meant to be a handbag; however, the strap on the main bag can be taken off and snapped on to the small bag's strap, and presto! instant shouldler bag. Also, the smaller bag can be attached to your belt. This last sentence, I feel, is extremely important, because no one seems to mention it, not even the Lomographic Society itself.But on to the main part of this review/commentary. Simply put, this bag system is a beast for serious hobbyist photographers or, really, anyone who finds him or herself out and about a lot with a lot of gadgetry. The lack of a lot of interior foam padding and such is actually a plus because you are not restricted to any particular kind of item. You supply the cases and the bag conforms to your needs.As an example, I'm not a typical "Lomographer", even though I do use one of their cameras, What I do use are a variety of vintage and plastic cameras. I have a 70's-era metal 35mm SLR with a compact 50mm lens which fits easily into the smal camera bag along with its rather bulky aftermarket Optech strap. If I wish, I can close up the bag into its two secure compartments and put another small to medium small camera in there; my Lomography Diana F+ with a lens attached goes in without a problem, and so does a Holga 120SF. I can also choose to open the two compartments into one large compartment if need calls for it. There are mesh pockets lining the back; these are large enough for items such as an iPhone or extra rolls of film or wallets of SD cards or whatever.I did a test, and fully loaded this small bag with an old-school metal SLR, lens and strap, the Diana camera and an extra lens and its flash unit, an iPhone, my ID, debit card, keys, headphones, and some extra rolls of film, then looped it securely through my belt. The thing was crammed and fairly heavy, but it felt nice and balanced and did not impede walking. I also attached the strap from the larger bag and adjusted it to my height to be a shoulder bag; this worked OK, too. It's all in your preferences. For a long day of shooting, I'd probably prefer the belt-loop method and having my hands free.The large bag is minimally padded on the inside, very deep, and has one shallow pocket at the top of the inside and two deeper, wider zipped pockets on the outside, which I have been using to store things like lens wipes, a notebook and pens, electrical tape and small scissors for my Holga, etc. On longer outings the larger bag will transport my two TLR cameras, which I would not want to carry in the smaller bag; and also the various extra lenses, flash units, etc. If needed, this bag could carry a small to medium-sized laptop and accessories as well. I haven't done the "cram-it-full" test on this on yet, although I have gotten as far as packing my Rolleicord and the flash units with the nearly-crammed small bag attached to the large bag.This bag was made for people who don't want to have to have a closet full of bags for every single camera and gadget they own, each costing $25 - $150 and with minimal and restrictive space, and screaming "CAMERA BAG". I can actually carry this baby around, especially the small detached bag, as an everyday bag and no one will be the wiser.Cannot recommend highly enough.
My previous DSL modem/firewall/router was plagued by buggy software and frequent crashes requiring constant reboots of the device. When I purchased the DG834, I was hoping that it was a superior product, and I was not disappointed.Setup really was simple. I had it up and running in under three minutes! It correctly detected my DSL settings and auto-configured itself mostly. I of course changed the default password (as everyone should) and that was it.Some nice features are the ability to block sites that you don't want users on your network to be able to visit (which is a big plus for me), and you can have it block sites by keyword, IP address or domain name, a very handle feature which my previous device lacked.Also, being able to have the network/router logs and alerts e-mailed to you on a regular basis or when certain conditions are met (such as a blocked site that someone tried to access) is another huge plus.From a security standpoint the DG834 is rock solid. I tested the firewall using a very extensive port scan, and it had all the ports stealthed out of the box and correctly logged the port-scan in it's internal log. Very impressive!Overall the DG834 is a fantastic purchase, well worth the price. It has shown itself to be a very stable, reliable and user-friendly modem/firewall/router that I am very pleased with.
Economic and great quality, a good deal when u wanna save some money, and the size is pretty good too
This was my first time having the Antec Notebook Cooler, and it was great. If you are distractive from noise this product will fit you well.Antec Inc Notebook Cooler
The T43 is everything promised and more! The screen is bright and clear, connectivity is easy fast and secure and the magnesium case is light and durable.
I bought this camera when it first came out in Japan, (where curiously enough it's considerably cheaper) despite heavy competition from a bunch of other ultra-sleek hi-tech japan-only models, and I have to say that I've never looked back.The good points:form factor- you can't believe how small and portable this camera is. bring it out and instantly draw a crowd! It is the best for taking those "spontaneous" shots - I bring it with me wherever i go, and it won't cramp your style either (ever try and go to a party hauling a big clunky camera around..?)battery life- uses a proprietary (lithium ion?) battery - the charge seems to last forever. I've taken dozens and dozens of pictures with this camera (using flash + LCD on) and still never had the battery run out of juice.menu/features- the menu system is fantastic, yet intuitive, and gives you a wide range of control over things like white balance, etc. the camera recharges *amazingly* quickly after using the flash, and is capable of taking shots in quick succession with almost no lag time. The screen is amazing (plus you can zoom in on the picture you're displaying!), and doesn't chew up batteries either. Plus you can take excellent quality video clips (up to 30 seconds).The not-quite as good:resolution: this camera is listed on amazon as being 2MP, but my model clearly says 1.82 MP. This is evident if you look at the pictures as well (even on the highest quality setting). Furthermore the 1600x1200 mode *is* interpolated, contrary to what the reviewer below said. I generally take picures in 1280x1024 and then reduce them in photoshop to 800x600, which produces quite nice results. but the end, the pictures it produces can't compare to higher resolution digital cams.digital zoom: like all digital zooms, it bites. well, you can't have it all at this size, and i generally don't find myself missing an optical zoom anyway.software: not the best (nor so bad as to be unuseable) but (under win XP), you can do away with the software completely and just manipulate the camera and files direcly like any other attach USB drive.One final thing - a lot of the specs listed on amazon are completely incorrect - the camera uses SD cards (not type II CF) and certainly doesn't use 4 AAA batteries!!All in all, this is an absolutely fantastic camera which will inspire instant lust in all who gaze upon it. I can't recommend it enough, as long as you're not looking to take ultra-high resolution professional images. Buy this at once!
I have two Altec Lansing Speaker systems (one for use with any portable device with 3.5 mm plug, and this one.) This is the better one. It was more expensive, but is specifically designed for Palm Treo, and such. I love it, you can use it to sync with your computer, as a speaker phone or to listen to music with surprising sound quality. Maybe not that much call for them anymore, because of all the new phones and such, but for those of us who still cling to their Treos (and compatible devices) this is a great speaker if you like to listen to the music you have stored in the unit or on a separate card.
All in all I liked this printer... It worked almost perfectly until one month after the 1 year warrenty was up. (How convenient). I say almost perfectly because there were a few bugs a couple of times where I had to reinstall the software. Installation on my computer took only 15 minutes so it wasn't really any trouble. However HP customer service is HORRIBLE. There were times when I swear to you I knew more about the problem than they did! Once when I had a problem with my keyboard the customer service rep actually told me to drop it on to the floor. Swear to God that's exactly what they told me to do! I realize that sometimes electronics seem to improve under a good swift hit now and then, but I expected more from someone in technical support. I did drop it on the ground as I was told. A tiny piece broke off and it still wouldn't work. At least they were kind enough to send me a new one express delivery after that.The software for this printer isn't the best, but if you have alot of memory and space on your computer it shouldn't give you many problems. Currently this printer is freezing up at startup and isn't functioning properly. I called support, but since my year is up they wanted me to pay a $30-$50 fee for assistance. I thought about the last time they gave me 'assistance' and opted not to pay. I can smash the printer onto the floor without paying 30 bucks thank you!
I've been using the SIIG JU-CB1S12-S3 USB > Serial adapters for over 5 years. They are a tad pricey at just over $30 through Amazon. At one time, I had 7 of these adapters working at the same time. They ALL have worked FLAWLESSLY using Windows XP, SP 2 and 3, and now Windows 7 SP 1. I use them mostly for amateur radio purposes: TNCs, radio CAT control and also a VantagePro weather station.The ONLY problem I've ever had was when Microsoft updated one of their drivers, Windows reassigned comm port numbers to each of the SIIG devices. Once I figured out what had happened, it was a minor task to go into the control panel and reassign the adapters back to their original comm port numbers.I would recommend to SIIG that they redesign the DB-9 shell. Right now, it has the normal DB-9 shell but with nuts instead of the thumb screws. Every device that I use the SIIG adapters with also have the nuts on the DB-9, preventing mating of the DB-9s. I end up modifying each of the adapters by cutting off the nuts and then hot gluing the DB-9 shell to the rest of the device. Many times, I even remove the DB-9 shell and plug the adapter directly into the serial device/radio/scanner/etc. This works fine on devices that don't move or get nudged.73de Hal
I have a Canon Powershot (this works in both SD1000 & SD1100) and this works like a charm in there. At standard 640x480 it says it registers more than 9,999 shots...Didn't work with my older laptop's SD card reader, but a $6 USB card reader adaptor solved that (definately recommended).Love the number of shots that fit on this & will fit about an hour of movie taken on the camera too. Can recommend this without any hesitation.
It doesn't always give you the most sensible directions ... you may (often) end up taking a route that's slightly longer (both in distance and time) than the best route possible ... but for my significant other who's not always the best with directions, it'll get him where he needs to go. And it is rather easy to use and figure out.
After exhausting research on digital cameras because of unfamiliarity, we found this offer to be all-inclusive and even surpassing our expectations. This special really is all you need to get started. Thanks Amazon!
If you are serious about listening to music on your PC- these babies will blow you away. I work in a small office, and am only allowed to play these at significant volume when everyone has gone home for the day- and on Friday afternoons, I let them crank. But even at low volumes, they sound awesome. I have a second set that I use on my TV in my bedroom- they are very easy to set up, and plug into the headphone jack. It's not surround sound, but it's amazing how much better my TV sounds with these speakers.
This is a very functional package that serves the purpose for which it was designed. 12 volt charger, 110 volt USB charger and USB to iPod retractable cord. All work perfectly.
Those of who wants to convert paper document into PDF format. download Acrobat Reader version 6. reinstall CanoScan software. it will show PDF as selectable option. Very acurate OCR built into reader so you can cut and paste text right out of the scanned images. Probably the most worth while feature that has been added since purchasing of this scanner.
Once it is plugged and know where the antenna point to, scanned and see 60+ channels.
Crosley scores a GOAL with this wonderful, faithful reincarnation of a 1950s/1960s record player that allowed people to stack up to six records at a time for play. The record player is well constructed and rather good looking even with its mesh grillwork in the front.The stack-o-matic proves easy enough to use. Just place up to six records on the top using the upper arm holder to keep them in place. (There are instructions just in case this sounds somewhat vague.) Then just turn on the record player and after the first side of the first record plays, the first side of the second record will be gently dropped onto the turntable for its play--and so on, up to six records at a time. I would not load more than six records at a time.What's more, this single record player can handle a lot. You can use it to play 7 inch 45 rpm records (use the red plastic 45 rpm adaptors that will come with the record player), 10 inch and 12 inch 33 1/3 rpm records and even 10 inch 78s! Caution: I would NOT stack 78 rpm records using this record player. 78 rpm records are EXTREMELY fragile and the drop onto the turntable, even though it's only a few inches, could accidentally break the 78rpm record. Play your 78s one at a time for safety, please!The tone and volume controls are controlled by knobs on the outside of the record player; the other knobs for setting record size and speed are inside the record player just adjacent to the actual turntable. Not bad.Another reviewer on this page states that the two speakers are close together which sacrifices true stereophonic sound--and they are right. The two speakers ARE too close together because they are enclosed inside the record player. I also agree with the other reviewer when they state that many records were released in mono so you won't miss the stereo effect anyway. Besides, if you're as diehard a fan about old records as I am you won't mind this one drawback.The record player also comes with a great needle and cartridge--no worries there! If ever you need a new needle or cartridge, I would advise that you contact Crosley directly to find out if they recommend any specific model number for the needle/cartridge.Overall, this is an excellent record player that I have enjoyed over and over again. The sound is really quite good, especially considering that the two speakers are so close together. The retro look thrills me with its great design; and the fully automatic arm with its needle works wonders to give you long periods of music if you use the stacking records feature.Use it and enjoy it in good health!
Product just as advertised and arrived in lightning fast time. Great money savings over going through Dell.
It works great, its fast and very very compatible with mostly every computer out there
Very good sound matching phones selling for much more. Comfy fit which doesn't mess up long hair
I really liked the idea, but there are some weak points in the design that are catastrophic. For example, there is a tiny plastic tab that locks the ring that clips above the cable plug; it breaks easily. Also, the small plastic ring around barrel that tightens the plug against the device will not stand any hard service. Drag it across hard ground, and it will open up. And, for heaven's sake, do not step on it!This is a great idea, but it is not up to the task of professional work or heavy field service: contractor, construction, welding (what I do), etc.
I've had this tripod for over two years so this is a late but reasonably well-informed review. First and most important: it's well built, easy to adjust, and stays solid. Second: it can handle more weight than you might think. I usually use it with my Nikon D90 and a Nikon DX 85mm micro VR lens. To those worrying about real weight, I occasionally use it with a Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 that is fairly heavy. Still no problems. In other words, it can be used with DSLR equipment, not just point and shoot.My objectives with this tripod are indoor shots of small and medium sized objects, e.g., individual flowers or a cluster of blooms on an orchid. Of course the lens will be stopped down reasonably far and, since I tend to use natural lighting, slow shutter speeds. I'm going to offer a suggestion to those taking shoots of similar flimsy things: consider getting a light tent -- decent ones are available for $100 dollars plus or minus $35. The problem is that slight movements of the photographer (me but notice how I make my mistakes not personal) cause small air currents that cause the plants to move slightly. Another, less expensive, technique is to get a remote shutter release. The least expensive approach is to hold still and don't breath for a few seconds while clicking and exposing.So in my experience the photographer, subject, and pets running around the place (if you have any) are the weak links in this system. The tripod pulls full weight!
I can definitely tell the difference between headset volume and handset volume. Listeners ask me to speak louder. Satisfactory for the cost, but should be better on volume.
It looks/touches like a toy but not a LEICA titled camera, poor plastic cover, poor rubber USB cover.The small LCD display is deem and has very low resolution. You can hardly get any idea what is displaying on it.The picture image is really poor. I shot 3 pictures in my office(with a steady support)and found almost hardly see any details of the picture.The only attraction is the wood box I got.I am sure, I will refund it.
I own another Xact radio.Purchased a Sirius radio from WalMart,was not satisfied with it's performance,retired it for a Streamer GT,again not satisfied,SO,I purchased my 2nd Xact.Now I'm not listning to someone elses station and have a signal 99% of the time.Would recommend XAct to anyone looking too purchase their 1st radio,or replace their existing.XAct radios and Amazon came through once again!!
I recently purchased this filter as a lens guard. I tried taking a picture of our family's Christmas tree. The picture was a mess of smally, blurry light spots. I'm not sure on the exact number, but it looked like about 2 to 3 blurry lights for each light that was actually on the tree. The "ghost" lights certainly ruined the picture.The other pictures I took with the lens all turned out fine (no noticeable effects). My guess is that the filter only has problems with point light sources. If I could do it over again, I would have spent an extra $10 to get a filter without this problem.
thanks to amazon for offering me prime offer and it shipped to my apartment within 2 days. I really love this camera and it is my favorite. Quality is real good and it pretends to have a SLR effect. Handy and ease to us and I would suggest if Amazon could give a handy bag with the camera. :)
I am not surprised in reading the reviews - all five (5) stars! Best buy for the money. Excellent photo quality - much better than I expected. Samsung holds fast to its reputation. They make good products. Only minor complaint is that the LCD monitor is hard to see in the sun - but I can live with that for the results! Highly recommend this easy-to-use camera.
There've been a few other reviews saying this, and I can't help but wonder if many of the other people just don't know enough about photography to know that there is something wrong.I'm ordering another and will see if it does a better job, but the first one sent to me is definitely not the nikon quality I expected!EDIT: my second one works better. Still doesn't feel as crisp as my 18-200, tho it def lets in more light, which is the point.
Update 12/10/2012Retired my OEM head unit recently so that I could be with the times and stream music from phone, link Ipod etc. Decided to install amp and do everything over (except for the Polks that I had installed last year). Now I do understand what the difference some clean power can make. Speakers sing sweet music now!!! Low end definitely grew and much better soundstage. Now I am even happier than I was before. Although not absolutely necessary, if you want to make the best of these speakers you may want to consider an amp if your head-unit doesn't have enough oomph.After 10 years with constantly degrading sounds quality out of my Jetta OEM speakers I decided to upgrade. I was recommended these speakers by one of the major online electronics sites but the cost was too steep for my budget. I found the same speakers here for almost half price and went for it. Absolutely no regrets - I can't believe how much better the sound is!!! The other site tried to convince me to spend $$$ on an amp and new head unit because the claimed that these speakers needed the extra juice. I connected to my OEM headunit and at the listening levels that I am used to I think there is pleanty of power (no need to make the ears bleed). Perhaps with more power the base would be a little more acertive but with a -3db adjustment to the tweeter crossover it suits my needs.The one word of caution is that you may need to use some creativity in the install. I had to break out the dremel to the OWM speakers to recommosion the spacer ring for proper woofer speaker depth. The tweeters also required a little shaving of the internal mounts to fit these guys which have a housing potted to them. Not rocket science and a little serach on the web should give you pointers on what you would be in for.
I wanted to like the Zune. I spent several days trying to get this thing to work with my new Dell laptop, and I'm sorry to say after much frustration, I will be retuning my Zune. The final blow came when I discover that by installing the Zune software on my computer it caused me to loose my entire Napster music library. Before you ask, I'm not new to computers. In fact I'm a network administrator so I know a thing or two about computers.I bought the Zune because a good friend seemed so happy with is Zune. That has since changed; He bought the Zune because he liked the wifi feature. After several failed attempts to share a song he became frustrated with the Zune. The one successful attempt took forever and drained his fully charged battery. At least he didn't lose his music library. This product is not ready for prime time.
If you're looking for a quick, easy to use digital camera with excellent resolution, this is it. It doesn't offer much in the way of manual operation, but it makes up for it in convenience. I got the DMC-LC43PP because it is small, fast, and has the 4 megapixel spec. Press the shutter half way to focus and determine the exposure, then fully to take the picture - it works faster than other models I compared it to. I wish the LCD screen could be pivoted to see easier, but look at the price - other cameras with the same specs are twice the price! Don't bother to buy a card reader for your computer either - the USB cable that comes with the camera will allow your computer to see the camera as another drive. Very fast. I do wish the flash had a bit more power, but like everything else, it's a trade-off. I'll use this camera more often simply because I'll carry it with me more often. Clear and sharp pictures, especially outside where there is good lighting.
I assume most people writing reviews on here have just recieved their players. I was as stoked as they were when I first got my hands on my new Creative Zen Micro. The sound is great, it stores a good amount, was pretty cheap, and looked sweet.Fast foward about a year. The player is chips and faded. The lights barely work. The battery is almostunresponsive to charges.But, the MAIN PROBLEM is with the headphone jack. The sound is echoey, sometimes just plays music, sometimes just voices. You have to hold the player at ludacris angles and press on the headphone plug to get the sound to work. MY FRIEND HAS ONE AND GO IT A LITTLE BEFORE ME, AND HASTHE SAME PROBLEM!DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. IT IS FAULTY. IF YOU PURCHASE IT YOU ARE MAKING A MISTAKE...AND IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME YOU WILL FIND OUT.It's very hard to explain this universal problem, but trust me, it renders the device painfully unusable and annoying. Don't buy it.
When I bought these, they worked fine, for the first two weeks. Then they stopped working, unless I was within two feet of the person holding the other radio. I replaced the batteries and everything, but it still didn't work. I don't reccomend this product.
I did not realize that this item could only play mini-dvd's and that the selections are minimal.
I am a home school mom and purchased this for my daughters. Under the "features and benefits" description (from the back of the CD-rom) it states "Multi-sensory instruction approach. Various levels of difficulty motivates, stimulates and challenges your students. Both programs include an assessment function with pre- and post- use tests to help track student's mastery and a custom presentation feature to allow teachers to segment and personalize programs." I expected an interactive educational program whereby my girls could click away at maps and satellite images, etc., and learn as they went from screen to screen. What I actually got are two play-on-the-computer videos, one called Themes of Geography, and the other called Soil & Vegetation. After these are viewed, there are quizzes. That is it, no interactive screens, no tabs to go from subject to subject, just two video-type movies about 30 minutes long each. After our entire family looked for additional access to more information, and finding none, I concluded that the CD is just one of those rip-offs that come around from time to time. This is not worth even a dollar. Don't buy it!
Though a bit expensive, the sound and functionality of the remote make it a good purchase. We own 2 Klipsch iGrooves and bought this one for color (my wife wanted white). The sound is excellent - comparable to the Klipsch - but the remote is what makes this stand out. It has the dual function of allowing you remotely to use the standard features (on/off, play, forward/back a song and volume +/-) AND the ability to remotely access the full menu and scroll on your iPod (this is done by switching modes on the remote (by pressing the square button in the lower left hand corner and the functionality changes as indicated by either a blue or orange light on the remote). I give it a 4 star rating as the price still seems a bit high.
THE PREVIOUS REVIEW OF &amp;quot;TERRIBLE&amp;quot; DATED DECEMBER 1 GIVES ME ADDED FAITH IN A COMPANY WILLING TO HEAR BAD NEWS AS WELL AS ACCOLADES AND THEN LET THE PUBLIC KNOW.
I'm not saying that you can't get the job done w/ that cam. But considering the cheaoer DVX100 does the job better, the XL1s isn't appealing anymore. Interchangeable lens? Each one [is expensive], so only a few "pros" can afford that. But then again, I'd rather buy the JVC GY-DV5000 (I'm not talking about the "GR"-DV5000 or 4000), which offers far more than the XL1s. Also image quality "overall" is not as good as DVX100 and PD150.
I had a Dell for about 4 years and it finally died after a not-so-good life so I was definitely ready to have a real excuse to get a new computer. I wanted to make sure I didn't make the mistake I did the first time (buying a crappy computer) so I made sure and did lots of research. I went to a few technology sites and checked editors reviews, checked customer reviews, and found out exactly what I wanted in a computer. This had every single thing except for one. I did want Bluetooth, but I actually was able to get it for $10 on sale so it was cheaper anyway. It had a bigger hard drive than I was going to get, it has two hard drives so it's not 4200rpm like other laptop's with big hard drives. It has everything I've ever wanted in a computer, except for Vista. I like it for the most part but there are a couple little bugs that annoy me.One is sometimes randomly(or I'm not sure what causes it) when I'm clicking on something on a website, the start menu pops up and then every link after that opens a new tab in firefox, even using the back button in the browser opens a new tab, then I have to restart firefox which is kind of irritating. I thought there was something else but I can't think of it.I've had it for about a month and I love it, I didn't get it from Amazon though, I actually found it at another popular computer store for $1299 but it's not on their website anymore and I never saw it in stores. It works with my printer that is about 5 years old and all the old programs I've had so I haven't had problems with Vista like some people have had.
There were several problems with this clock/radio. The first being it is very hard to set up. It said that it comes set with time and date but mine didn't. The soothing sounds are strange noises, not soothing. And... the worst part is that I cannot read the time at night. The time is in black with a light in the background and is impossible to read from any distance. I was disappointed in this product. The clock really looks nice but is not practical!
I am very happy with this product. It keep the camera completely dry and still allows full functionality of all the buttons!!
I really like this lens, its my second one (the first one dropped from about 4ft and jammed)Great for both stills and video. Works best on a FX/fullframe sensor camera.Not bulky works well in low light.
If you happen to loose the software CD, this becomes a very expensive paperweight. Panasonic won't provide anything but "updates" to the software (no driver even!) at their website or when "chatting" with a support representative. They are sincerely sorry for the "inconvenience" this causes (making the device useless). Buy from a company that cares about its customers.
This is great for what we bought it for but it was a little difficult to get working! We bought it for a set of medical scales that called the doctors office with vitals and it worked great for that but to use it as a phone jack causes slight static in the line.
Bought this prime lens for my Nikon D700. Produces excellent tack sharp pictures especially in low light situations. You won't be disappointed with this lens.
As a newbee to the whole HD world, I was hesitant at first.The " Best" company where I had bought my TV and everything else suggested that I purchase these 100 dollar 4ft long cables..So I bought them. A knowledgeable friend saw what I had paid for them and slapped me in the face a couple times.. and pointed me towards these cables.No problem what-so-ever and my wallet loves me 80% more!Great buy!
I read the customer reviews, I bought the speakers and I'm very satisfied. (I love these reviews from actual users of products, so much more helpful than reviews by people paid to hype a product). I'd say more, but others have said it already and said it well.
Let me first point out that these headphones sound beautiful and look amazing. The bass is ample and the balance is good. If you are going from standard iPod headphones, it will be a little awkward going from the earbuds to these in-ear models. Essentially, these feel like earplugs, and block out sound like them too. I had these headphones for around 6 months, and I loved them, but after regular use (daily) and loosely coiling them in the pocket for storage (do not wrap around the iPod itself, this will make the life even shorter), i noticed a small tear in the wire covering just above the jack. I patched it with some electrical tape and it worked fine. I tried to store them better in my pocket, but there was no better way. As the electrical tape slowly deteriorated and eventually came off, i saw the extent of the damage. The headphones no longer played sound as the wires were torn. Definitely a waste of 80 dollars...while they sound good and look good, invest in something a little sturdier.
I got his for a great price for a gift for my dad. He was very pleased at how small the unit was and he was able to set it up without a problem.
Zen vision M 60GB worked ok for 2 weeks then screen became washed out, sen't back to Creative and waiting for it to be sorted out, not a good start?
One thing that dissapointment me is that none of these stickers will go on a door. The sticky side is on the face of the sticker, so you can only use them in windows. I wanted some I could stick to a door. Don't buy these if you want to stick them on anything other than a window. Having said that, they work great on a window.
I did tons of research looking for the best digital camera, and as it was to be my first camera of this type, I wanted the most "bang for my buck" and something I could grow into as well as use right away. This was the best choice I could have made! I received the camera on Friday evening, by Saturday evening I was taking great, clear pictures. And by Monday was taking pictures like a professional.I love how I have so much control over the settings, or can just let the camera do it. My favrite favorite use of the camera has been the macro setting, and the flowers shots I have been able to take are incredible!!I had been sceptical about the folding view screen, but as was predicted in other reviews, it is a great feature.One last note, a number of reviews mention a "flimsy battery door, and Flash Card door". I have found neither one to be as bad as was said, and feel it should hold up to much wear.I would without hesitation recommend this camera to everyone, it seems to do everything that was said about it and more!
The product worked. I don't have any additional information to add. That is all I have to say. Bye Bye!
The fuses look great, especially compared to the ones you get at your local shop. The price is great too. However, the packaging and/or shipping method needs serious help. All of the fuses in the package had fractures in the glass part of the fuse. This sucks.
Here are practical reasons not to buy this model - and I suggest you not buy any Brother product at all:(1) When you run out of one color ink (and there are three separate color cartridges), the unit will not print or copy at all - even in in black and white. Plan for lots of frustration and down-time. Other brands don't do this!(2) When you fax, scan or copy, the front paper feeder causes your sheets to be faxed, scanned or copied "crooked" rather than straight. Part of the page may thus be cropped off. That's because there's only one pressure roller pulling in the paper - in the very center of the sheet - and the paper tips from side to side, despite the holders that ostensibly keep it in place. To keep the fax, scan or copy straight, you must manually hold it with your hand while standing at the unit.(3) The rear paper supply sometimes feeds several blank sheets at once, instead of just one, then jamming the unit.(4) When you scan, the software won't yield satisfactory ".pdf" files. There's always a few portions on the scanned .pdf file which are squeezed together. You need to scan as a ".tif" files and then use Adobe Acrobat to convert the file to a .pdf.(5) The color rendition could not be poorer. Do you plan to print photos? You'd be better off using crayons and drawing them yourself.(6) The color ink cartridges dry up quickly, so if you don't plan on printing lots of color pages (which are indeed horrible anyway), plan on spending $40 every six months to replace them. Even worse, see my relevant comment #1, above.(7) Brother's technical support is unsatisfactory. They'll try to fix one problem at a time, and they'll make you call back repeatedly. The bottom line is that they really are unlikely to resolve your issues satisfactorily. Be forewarned.(8) The unit provides for a cartridge and head "cleaning" cycle. Like to listen to the unit run for five minutes at a time? Be my guest. Even after repeated cleaning, the color print quality NEVER gets resolved to a satisfactory level.I believe that this model may have been "dumped" by Brother and replaced [updated] because it had so many problems. Look - there are reviews from folks who may have been lucky enough to get a good unit, or maybe they just don't care that much about practical issues.My advice is to buy any other brand. And did I mention that you should buy ANY other brand?The bottom line: Like lemons? Buy a Brother.
These were the only "in ear" headphones I could find that claimed any noise cancelling properties.Having tried a few from the apple store, namely their in ear sony made model with switchable rubberized ends like the philips, and their set that wraps around the back of your head for around the $25 price point, I could never get either them to stay in. 10 years ago finding in ear headphones with a plastic or metal link between them that went up over your head was not an issue. More difficult to find those today, being that in ear models are convicted of causing more hearing damage.I wanted something noise cancelling for business travel, but no so large that they would add much bulk to my travel bag. The noise cancelling feature was optional for me. I've been very interested in it, but not enough to spend hundreds.These seem to be a decent mix. Sound quality is great for the price, and the sound cancelling is moderately effective. I enjoy a clear bass and these do pretty decent compared to the average in ear sony set that doesn't boast extra bass capability.The noise cancelling works at least enough to not hear voices if a TV is on, or someone is talking near me, especially when trying to listen to music. As others have said, not as effective when the noise cancelling feature is used while not listening to music.For covering the light stuff like typing, background hum, TV reporters voices, that stewardess' squeaky beckon, etc. these headphones do a fine job at a low price you won't mind losing if you forget them or lose them. One of the reasons I stayed away from the more expensive sets that cost more than my ipods.....
I purchased this stand after reading the reviews. I love this stand. It's compact, light, and exactly what I was looking for. It holds the iPad very securely at pretty much any angle you want. Most of what I can say about this stand only echoes what others have already said, but the product was too good to not do a review. I wanted something portable and lightweight and this product fits the bill. I will recommend this stand to anyone looking for one.
The case did exactley what it was supposed to. I had full functionality of my camera, and the case kept out every bit of water. There is a little maitenance that was needed after each use, however the product is worth what I paid. I also purchased camera weights for this case and found out when I arrived on the dive boat that there would not be any need for weights to keep the camera down. I plan on returning the weights, and will continue using my camera case when diving.
After purchasing this camera, I was rather disappointed at the quality of the images after I had uploaded them on to my PC. As a result, i took it back to the shop immediately, and exchanged it for the Canon Expo 4MP equivalent in price, which I can not be happier with. It is superb.
Incredible how those tiny stuffs have so much bass sounds.You are completely isolated from external noises.They are especially great to listen to House & techno music.Maybe bass are a little bit too loud for other kinds of music.Anyway, I love them.
BATTERY LIFE - great, not exactly what they claim, but i like that it takes one little AAAbattery so i can carry an extra and swap out anytime rather than worry about recharging. i would like if the removable flap wasn't so flimsy. i'm afraid i'll break it when i change batteries.DESIGN - i LOVE LOVE LOVE the built in USB! i use it for emergencies when i need to save computer data as well as for music... but alas, as everyone says- get the biggest one you can- 512 fills up fast!SCREEN - don't be fooled by it's size- the quality is excellent for black/white! it even has a variety of language fonts- that come in handy for my korean music!-you don't need the software, drag and drop is easy enough. my complaint is that i can't rearrange the order of my songs within a folder- previously i had an MD-player which let me edit songs and rearrange order AND folders -all without linking to a computer!-needs- a HOLD feature. i have already wasted a few batteries when it accidentally got turned on in my pocket.-the CASE it comes with is USELESS also- it only covers the one side of the player! my screen had a crack in it within the first month- as it was a gift, i was caring for it like it was made of glass! -but left it on my desk one night- and the next morning i had a heart attack! ...fortunately, it hasn't disturbed its functioning properly. -just a superficial scar~still- i LOVE it! perfect size -perfect functionality -perfect gift for anyone who wants gadget sure to get ooo's and ahh's!
5 star cable. Plug it in. It works. Snag-free boot does a nice job. My old ethernet cables lack these and the plastic locking clips always break off.
I have dealt with real routers and firewalls for business applications, and when I heard about this thing I thought it would either do nothing, or be far too dificult for an average user to setup. I ended up suggesting it to a very small business that I do some occasional contract work for. This device is simply outstanding. If you know nothing about networking you can set this thing up and make it work, and if you know anything more than nothing you'll find it extremely powerful. You can run public servers, make your network stealth to the Internet, and do full routing functions. Amazing, I couldn't believe it.OK, it's not a full-fledged firewall. It is limited, but for a very small busines, or home user this is an excelent sollution as spending $$$ just for the firewall portion is probably not an option. The other great thing is with 4-ports it doubles as a hub. I doubt most home users need more than four ports. So this could very well be the sollution for every home Internet user in America.
Although I had disappointing results after purchasing (and returning) the Canon SD700IS then the SD600, I knew I wanted to stick with the Canon line of cameras because of the distinct features Canon offers that many others do not - like its awesome Accent Color and B&W; features. That's when I saw that Canon came out with two new models, the SD800IS and SD900. While the SD800 had image stabilization and a wide angle lens and the SD900 just has more pixels with no image stabilization, I decided to go with the better features found on the SD800. BOY was I glad I did!!Putting each camera I purchased to the test, I'd take it home and make lots of "test shots"... To test the Image Stabilization, I would bounce the camera up and down and take a picture -- and most if not all pics would come out blur-free. The Macro Function is MOST EXCELLENT... And the Accent Color feature is SUPER COOL... For all intents and purposes, all three cameras (SD600/SD700IS/SD800IS) were just what I was looking for in a compact camera. That is, until I decided to take some indoor (average to low light) pictures without using the flash... For the Canon SD600 and SD700IS -- I have one word to describe it -- BLUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRY.... Whereas the Canon SD800IS passed muster! This was an important factor for me since I take a lot of indoor photos of my pets and they don't care too much for the flash.So if you like to take a lot of indoor (average to low light) photos without the flash, look no further... And just think - if this camera can take photos in low light conditions really well, you DEFINITELY WON'T BE disappointed with any its other capabilities!!
I was very surprised by the quality of the dispaly on this monitor. The 90-degree rotation feature is awesome for applications such as Word, and browsing the web. Great value!
I've had a 17" Samsung SyncMaster for approx. 4-5 yrs. It bit the dust earlier in the week. This weekend I bought this ViewSonic monitor. I love it.The picture quality is amazing. So crisp and clear. The colors are very rich and vibrant.The monitor feels solid, not at all flimsy or fragile. Several mentioned the sticker across the top...yes, I had the sticker but had no trouble removing it. I began at the left, took my time and it peeled right off leaving zero residue behind. However, I do agree the manufacturer could leave it off.If you need a new monitor or want to upgrade...you won't regret purchasing this monitor.
I was looking to upgrade a desktop computer the kids use in the house.Was an AMD 3500 , I wanted to upgrade to a multi-core CPU.The order through Amazon went smooth.Delivery was what was indicated at time of purchase (3-5days).The CPU was in a sealed AMD box.The upgrade as smooth as removing the old cpu/fan andinstalling the replacement.An overall possitive buying experience.
I wanted one of these right away to watch some Sunday football, so I decided to go to a big box store and purchase one for $40. There are broadcasting antennas 15 miles NorthWest of me and antennas 25 miles SouthEast of me. The problem with this antenna is that it would only pick up the signals that it was pointing directly at, which causes an obvious problem with the antennas being different bearings from my house. I then returned it and bought an "omnidirectional" antenna for $70 and got only slightly better results. I ended up spending $80 on Amazon to get an outdoor antenna and a pre-amplifier. I now get all stations within 45 miles of me with a perfect signal. I would suggest going to a site like antenna point to see where the antennas are in your area.
I have used a trackball mouse for gaming since the late 80s, most recently a optical wireless trackball from Logitech. I am amazed at the control I have with the Razer Diamondback mouse. I am currently involved in on-line playing of WoW and enjoying the play with my new mouse. My son also purchased a Razer Diamondback mouse and likes the added control he gets while gaming. Highly recommended.
This is the worst product that I have ever purchased from Amazon. Speakers Crackled when volume was turned up and the bass was non-exsistent. Noise isolation? Deep bass? Speakers larger than most? whatever... Don't fall for ANY of the product descriptions posted. These earbuds are junk and wouldn't even be worth your time if they were free.
Cisco products have always done well for me. This one was not a disappointment. The network is just as reliable as it was before.
This is great for slicing and shredding vegetables and cheese. It saves lots of time. The feeder tube is decent size so that cutting items down to fit is fairly minimal. The only thing I've had any problem with is onions. It is kind of hit and miss...if they are juicy soft onions, it is a problem, otherwise it's fine.
It really makes sunsets beautiful (course it has to be a beautiful one to start with). I use it for all outside scenery photos. I have used it with my Nikon Film camera and now with my Nikon Digital camera. Love it. Arlene
OK, it's not an super high end/expensive item, but for anyone with a real world budget, this is pretty good. I was very surprised at how big an improvement it made in watching video (once I got the settings and levels right on my receiver). The purchase is entirely worthwhile. Dialog is noticably clearer than simply running the video sound thru my main speakers (and mine are pretty high end). For anyone whose stereo budget is under $5k this is a very useful addition, in my opinion. Even in a higher end system it may fit in, for any but the super picky and hyperwealthy.
I love this keyboard. Wouldn't be without one. Typing on it is great. My only beef is with the labels. They wear off in a matter of weeks. I just got one for my wife for Christmas and already some of the labels are worn almost completely off. Granted she is a writer and types more than the typical user but we have keyboards that we've had for a decade that still have perfect labels. Honestly it doesn't matter to me too much since I'm a touch typist, but for those that aren't, be aware!
Good stuff. I use this for a FireWire DAC that connects my laptop to my 2-channel audio system. The shorter the cable the better it sounds. This was the BEST MAN! Deebadat, uh dee buh dee buh dat.
I bought this camera as a birthday present for my tech geek boyfriend. The video quality is amazing! However,copying the video to DVD is extremely difficult. You need a 2007 computer for things to run smoothly, otherwise be prepared to put in the time. All in all the camera is awesome. We recorded my dog running in slow motion and then watched her in slow motion and the individual frames were clear. It would be great for coaches to help athletes in training. Still picture quality is good, too.
I'm not happy with this product. The pads disintigrated the second I touched them and they are not very comfortable. The sound is fine though.
I have a media center PC hooked up to my pc and wanted to surf from the couch. After getting frustrated trying the windows media center keyboard out for a few week (poor mouse control), I discovered this little gem on the web.Installation was a breeze. I was very impressed with the mouse control. If you are used to a touchpad you'll have no trouble using this.The keyboard is very compact (full size keys) and doesn't take up much space on the coffee table.I haven't had the keyboard long enough to know how long its battery life is.
I purchased this box to replace the DVR I had to return when I cancelled my dish service. I don't watch TV enough to warrant $40-60 a month. The first point is one I easily blame myself for, not knowing you have to subscribe to their service as well. But the amount for that I can handle to catch shows I want while at work, etc.There were two downsides to this that caused me to return it. First is, although you can hook it up to a broadband network the initial setup had to be done over a landline. I'm one of the increasing number of people who doesn't have one, I use my cell for any phone needs. The other problem, and the nail in the coffin, is that it doesn't accept an antenna setup. I bought this because I cancelled my dish service, I'm not going to go pay for that or cable again just for this.Aside from that the setup wasn't too bad (took it over to a friend's house to use her phone line) and I'm sure it would be great if I could've used it. Overall for most people these days it'd probably be fine, why I didn't give it fewer stars. But if you don't have an active phone line in your house &/or use an antenna sort of setup keep on looking.As for some claiming that antennas will be useless in a couple of years I know of what they're referring to. It's possible but knowing industry and government in general I don't see it holding to that exact date, especially since many TVs still be sold new are still analog only.
Pros:- Small size and weight- Very Good Sound Quality- Very Good FM reception- Very Good eraphones, very confortables, and good sound quality- Music can be stored in folders- It automatically organizes your music if the files have the ID info.- Good Price to Gb space relation- You can used it as a file storage unitIn the Middle of both:- The case design is good, but not the best. It is totally transparent, it is a good protection against scratches, but it reduces the usability of the player. You can not remove the transfer port rubber cover to connect the cable if the case is being used. I can't find yet a logical way to tie the case to my arm.Cons- The songs when playing an album are sorted alphabetically. It does not recognize the track number info in the ID file information- The rubber covers are very easy to loose, they have not been tied to the player.- Sofware provided does not work for Latin AmericaNotes:-I have no used the player with the sd slot-I do not use Audible files, or Audiobooks or anything like that
Can't say I went through the trouble of hooking this up, so I can't comment on the sound quality. However, the build quality is pretty terrible. It's very light, cheap and poorly constructed -- and is on it's way back to Amazon. There's a reason this item is so low priced.
Wrong on both counts. You get what you pay for. I found the machine had limited compatibility on the software side. The ink sensing capability often indicated a cartridge was empty when it was not but then would not accept anything but a new cartridge (nice for Brother cartridge sales). The paper feed was less than consistent. I am a one person business with moderate to low printing requirements and this machine created more chaos than efficiency. My HP all in one is on order. It cost about 2.5 times what this machine does but I know I will get what I paid for. Would love to give this machine (and several cartridges) back to Brother but they do not seem interested. Not sure I could even give this thing to an enemy.
I did some research about the reviews on different websites. I decided to give a try although it was at high side of my budget. I needed a better headphone to use at work instead of the ear bud which came with the ipod. I like it a lot. When I travel, I turn on the noise canceling button. When I am at work, I donnot really need to turn it on since the headphone already blocks a lot of noise and sometimes I even cannot notice that people are calling me. The leather-like cushions are really comfortable and they cover over my ears. In the instruction, it says the cushions are replaceable (I do not find out how to order replacement yet).The other thing I like is the case. It came with a little pocket to put in the cable and other adapters. I also have extra room to put in a USB charger and an extra set of charing cable in the case. The most important thing is the headphone quality is really good and just as other reviews said the quality is higher than what you paid.Read those more professional reviews. They help!!
I've only seen one other review that mentions Olevia (Syntax) - no universal remote controls seem to work with those TVs (and probably never will considering the company has now liquidated). The remote has one setting for Syntax that doesn't work - HOWEVER, the "learning" feature works brilliantly with the Olevia remote - I was able to program the Sony remote to do every function on the original remote, flawlessly. I couldn't be happier - am now able to have one remote for the TV and the Blu Ray - highly highly recommend for Olevia TV owners.
Ordered product to replace black coax cable from satellite receiver to TV nearby in order to be less visible. Meets needs. Good product.
This was my first attempt to crimp CAT5/6 ethernet for home networking. I bought a spool of CAT5 and ends from Home Depot and bought this tool online. I had absolutely no problem with this tool. It worked perfectly every time. I only needed it for a short time, but it seemed nice and sturdy.By the way, don't forget to look up color diagrams and make sure you use the correct twisted pairs together. It isn't enough to just have the right stright-through connections from one end to another. You must match the correct pairs. Although color doesn't matter, you have to pair the expected two at the other end. That's how it does error correction, by assuming the same interference is seen on each twisted pair and cancels out the same signal on both. If you don't pair them correctly, it cannot error correct. I needed a 50 foot run under the house, and it didn't work until I paired the correct twisted pair. Do some internet research on this and print some colored guides.
This adapter works well with my S3. Although on a closer inspection the tube is darker than the dak grey of the camera it looks as a part of it. Seems to be made from light aluminium, quite solid.
The two lense package is an excellent value. This is a well built camera with a ton of features. The provided lenses are of good quality unlike the kit lenses with other cameras. I'm completey satisfied with the camera and creativity it inspires. Like all dslrs it's very easy to take a bad picture with this camera, but with a little practice the results are far better than point and shoots.The only draw back I would say is the cost of Zuiko lenses. This is only a factor if you need a longer range telephoto. There is an affordable teleconversion lense available.Great Value!
The linksys in excellent shape and came very quickly in the mail! Its still working beautifully and we've had it for almost 2 years now! Thanks.
I had bought a third party IR Media Center remote, and thought that this keyboard would work with its USB IR receiver. It didn't. Nowhere does the manual I got state that it needs a specific type of receiver, nor does the seller state this in the description.Unit was also supposed to come with batteries. It did not.Assuming I can't find a usable receiver on eBay, I'm gonna RMA this.Its too bad. It would be really nice if I could get a compatible IR receiver. It seems be have decent construction, except for the mouse. It does work, and I can use it to turn my TV on and off. So I can at least give it good marks for consistency - it consistently works to turn my TV on and off, and consistently does not work with my computer.If you don't already have an IR receiver that you know is compatible with this keyboard, stay away.
Had another headset before but the headband broke. My fault as I am a bit tuff on things. I like the looks and fit, however every time I have used this headphone with my Panasonic phone ( I have 2 units and have tried both), people can't hear me very well and say I am breaking up, whereas I can hear them just fine Hope this helps.
Pros- Very inexpensive- Very easy to use- small and compactCons- no belt clipThis MP3 player is exactly what I was looking for. Its a simple, easy to use and inexpensive MP3 player that I use in the gym. I couldn't believe how simple it was to transfer music from my computer to the MP3 player. In the past I've payed more than 4 times the amount of the SanDisk for other MP3 players and they all were impossible to get working properly or even work at all. I'm not at all interested in some of the other MP3 players that hold 500+ songs. I just need a simple player that will hold 30 or 40 songs to get me through my gym workouts. The SanDisk is fairly inexpensive so if it does get broken or smashed in the gym, its no huge loss (I've broken plenty of CD players in the gym over the years). About the ONLY thing I don't like is the arm band. I would rather have some sort of belt clip. Overall, this is a great product. I wish I would have bought this a long time ago!!
I have owned two sets of these speakers and I plan to buy a spare set for when these wear out. Great sound, perfect balance, tone control, and an ear phone jack. These are hard to beat.
This is a great TV! Provides great HD quality but at a price well below flat panel LCD or Plasma screens. The quality of picture, in HD or regular, is great, even in a room with lots of light. The whole unit is not very deep (see specs) so doesn't have to sit way out. The side bezel is amazingly small so no space wasted on each side by plastic filler or speakers. Check out the weight... it is light and can be moved MUCH easier than the traditional CRT TVs of past. It also will likely sit on your old TV stand since not much wider than the screen itself. Speakers are at bottom and, for TV speakers, are just fine. Unit is very clean looking so doesn't overpower the room yet looks up-to-date. It includes over-the-air tuner for traditional signals AND for high def signals. (Prior models did not have built-in HDTV tuner, an expensive option). If you put up an antenna you can get HD signals over the air at NO charge and picture is perfect (assuming antenna can reach station)...we have canceled cable and just use over-the-air HD broadcasts! Includes diagnostic signal meter for signal strenth. Sony also includes CableCard option for those with cable and unit includes all types of inputs & outputs so plenty of options. The prices on these keep dropping so watch. Only con I can think of is there is not a true picture-in-picture (two active stations at once)...at least I can't find it; and most TV stands are wider than this unit as they were designed before Sony made these so compact. And did I mention the picture quality? It is superb. We've had unit some six months and are very pleased.
This flash wouldn't work on my Pentax K100D. I tried everything but just couldn't get it to communicate.
Couldnt get to work - blocked sound through output. Had to buy different cord. Need to run through a sound system, won't work direct from Mac to TV
For the price, it works well in manual and automatic modes (on my C8080 I had to use either one of the manual modes, or one of MyModes). However, this flash was made before the era of digital SLR cameras. The TTL is really not compatible with any of the new SLR's from Olympus (the digital models are not even listed).Also, it does not have a manual way of controlling flash output, and the flash does not rotate off of its base for lateral bounces (the flash head tilts fine).
Let me start off by saying that if this unit breaks (and it will break--more on that in a moment) then simply walk over over to a garbage can and throw it out. Do not attempt to call customer service or any of that because you will be wasting your time. I'm not saying there customer service is just bad, I honestly am not sure it even exists. They don't answer the phone, return messages, or return emails. Some companies take a long time to respond, archos has lowered the bar even further by not responding. And as I mentioned your product will break, I guarantee it. It might be a day, it might be a week, it might even be a year, but it will happen. From my experience (or lack thereof) with the customer service department, I'm guessing that archos is a bit of a mom and pop corporation. This means that they haven't worked out all of the kinks in their products. What they are good at is making something sound really cool paper and then charging less than the big companies. I guess they don't worry too much about what happens once they have your money.The only good thing about the multimedia player it is cheaper than ipod, but you are ultimately wasting your money, so it may be better to not be penny wise and pound foolish.
If you want these babies you better jump know. There going quick and are out of production. I'm very satisfied with the sound quality they give.Bang for the buck 5.1 system. Very detailed. Their bright so you will have to tweak your eq settings but I love the sound once you get it where you like it.I have them hung on my wall with the included mounts and it looks great. I have cranked them louder than I care to with no distortion on a 100w per channel amp. I'm impressed!
I am a real world pilot. The Logitech 3D pro is a very responsive and reliable joystick for the price. If you can't afford the actual yoke with command box, throttle, flaps, manifold pressure and mixture settings and the rudder assembly then this is the way to go. To all you pilots and and sim-pilots if you are not happy with your joystick then get the Logitech 3D pro. I know you will be happy with it. Good luck and happy flying.Sincerely,Chuck
My Father just loves his TV. He can watch all of his favorite show in bright HD.
Very clear, small, good sound quality, excellent buy for the money. Be carefull when you remove the little screws that hold on the base. They are tiny and can easily get lost.
The flat plug is fantastic. Not only does it let you plug this in behind something, but it also swivels so it doesn't block the other outlet! I bought 3 and I am extremely satisfied.
All those good rating 5 stars reviews are from retailers, and Garmin employees. They exaggerated so we would buy their products. This GPS does not even have the right to have a 1 out of 10. It's just a waste of money. Trust the people who bought it before not the people who hype everything about this product. Here are the problems that I experienced with Garmin 2720.1. Keep left, then turn right in 500 meters. (Why would you keep left and turn right. It should be keep right and turn right).2. Arriving at Mount royal on left. (The building was on right)3. Remote control was extremely hard to use. Even if I tried to play around with it the whole month. Still crazy difficult. Joystick was stiff. Crazy controller.4. Import POI. (This thing is no where near my destinations I wanted to put for speed camera sensor). Extremely hard to program the software. They asked you to put in long/lat for program. Wouldn't it be easier to just enter the address?5. No Zip code/ Postal Code (Stupid for not having that)6. 6 millions of POI is like nothing. There are sooooooooooo many POI that was not near my locations. Trust me, it's nothing.7. More than $1000 dollars for a product that has million of bugs8. Redrawing map takes more than 10 seconds. (If you're driving, and it still is redrawing. That is scary).9. Lost of signal so frequent. (Downtown is a guarentee of no signal).10. Keep right but doesn't tell you to turn right. (They should tell you to turn right not just keep right).11. Updated firmware made everything even worst.12. They need to fire those Garmin programmers for doing such a horrible job.13. I exchanged a new one, the same problems occurs14. Garbage GPS
Bought these for a trip with 6 grandchildren. The kids had fun taking pictures, nothing was ruined, and it gave them a chance to save a picture of what they thought was important on the trip.
I think this is a great product. You can listen to your IPOD through the speakers without running down the battery. You can also use it to charge your battery. This has some good speakers - of course not great ones like surround sound, but I'm not looking for that. These speakers really suit my need so I can listen to my IPOD around the house and have something portable - both my IPOD and the speaker system. I think this is just the right price too.
All metal construction (except for the knobs) make this a solid mount for a small to medium sized scope. I found very little problem with vibration using a C90 spotting scope at high powers. The sliding 1/4-20 mounting screw allows the scope to be balanced properly. The 1/4-20 adapter also appears to be removable in order to use scope rings or other mounting methods. The fine adjustment knobs offer limited range but precise adjustments for aiming a scope under high power or for tracking distant objects. The fine adjustment knobs are also connected by cables minimizing vibrations and a possible source of misalignment.A minor quibble with the design of this tripod is the screw-in eyepiece holder which serves to add additional rigidity to the legs. I would have preferred a built-in locking mechanism instead. Another quibble is that the East-West panning axis must be locked for the fine controls to function properly.The only major complaint I have - and I would have given this tripod 5 stars otherwise - is the design of the altitude/tilting mechanism. While the head can be locked for panning East-West, there is no corresponding up-down tilt locking mechanism. The head only offers a fixed tension for up-down tilting and no lock, unlike typical camera tripod heads (I believe you may be able to actually adjust the tension with a wrench but there is no knob or handle for doing this at will). Furthermore, there is no handle of any sort so in order to tilt the scope up or down, you must push and pull the scope itself to point it up and down which can put a great deal of stress on the single 1/4-20 mounting point. The ease of use of this tripod would have been much better with an adjustable locking tension knob or handle.All in all, I am still rather pleased with this tripod. It is quite solid with little or no vibration problems and appears well-adapted for terrestrial viewing as well as short-term astronomical observing.Note: For long-term astronomical viewing, I would instead suggest a German Equatorial Mount (GEM) such as the similarly priced Orion Min-EQ, EQ-1 or EQ-2 Equatorial Mounts or similar which are designed for the specific purpose of precisely tracking astronomical objects over time. Such mounts can even be motorized for this purpose.
Has lots of room and is very organized. Used it for traveling and came in quite handy for holding multiple cameras
this woofer is a wonderful piece.. I'm an audio engineer who for the past 20 years has worked with a wide range of speakers.
I love this DVD505 very easey to take photo and i got the sony DVD record VRD-MC3 you dont need a TV are computer just Direct to the 505 all DV but ram it sales about 249.00 at circuit city very good set up jim
I'm building a server for my building and this memories where exactly what i needed
This was new in the box when I purchased it and it was junk from the moment it arrived. The disc tray would not open for a day after I purchased it. I had to turn the thing on it's side and hit all the buttons randomly and finally it opened on the second day. It then played for two days OK before having more problems. The disc tray came out half way and now it won't go back in again. Maybe this is a great product and I just got the lemon in the bunch but I guarantee you I will never buy a JVC product again. I took the thing out of circulation and put back my old Kenwood which is more than 15 years old and still works fine. A total waste of $130.
Bought a pair and installed them into front doors of 2003 CR-V, easy job if using wire adapters; rear ones are still OEM. Not sure, how long it actually takes for them to break in - however, after about two months, to be sure, the sound is nothing short of amazing (head unit is Clarion cx609, with custom equalizer setting).No luck of bass here, to me - mind it, I do not appreciate thumping numbing body-clubbing that sub-woofers can produce, and I was not seeking it here. Rather, these speakers do produce now beautifully articulated, sufficiently full-bodied lows, complementing the rest of the range. Of course, a lot depends on the unit driving them, and quality of the record being played... whew, I would not instantly recognize some of the music I used to listen to - there are so many subtle sounds there that I never heard before, and man, is it beautiful!Was going to buy another pair for the rear, but, now see that the price went up - well, I may shop around, but even at this price they are a great value.
I'm a novice at GPS so didn't know where to start in shopping. I asked around but not that many people have these type of units.I read all the reviews and did side by side comparisons as best I could. I wanted a device to go Geocaching so was looking for rugged, handheld, and easy to read. I chose the Vista model by Garmin and I have been well pleased. It was easy to learn, handy to use and I had my son using the device in a short time.I used it on a 1200 mile trip and found the maps and information included with the unit to take care of our travel needs. We especially liked the services at exit feature for our travel along the interstates.I was impressed with what these devices can do and how convenient they are to use. I ordered the cigarette lighter/serial attachment and it works fine. I also got the carrying case but I doubt that we'll continue to use it as it is hard to read thru the plastic window. We used the belt clip that is attached to the carrying case but usually let the case dangle when the device was in use. I bought a small pouch for carrying our cords, the device, and batteries. I would recommend this model to anyone wanting to get around and discover the fun of this way of travel.I read the complaints about left handed positioning but didn't find that to be a problem. I also read about tree cover being a problem for blocking satellites. We would simply look for a small opening in the trees and could usually pick up 3-4 satellites.I appreciated shopping at Amazon and the help that they could give with these reviews.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING ON TIME AND EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED. I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY SON AND HE WAS SO SURPRISED AND NEEDED THIS FOR HIS HOME BASE STUDIO.
These are the cheapest and best HDMI cables that I've used. The price of the cables for the length that you get is unbelievable. The shipping is $2.50, which still makes them many times less than anything available in stores, and very competitively priced for other budget cables online.What's amazing is that HDMI, being a digital signal, either works or it doesn't. This means that these are actually no worse or better than Monster cables or any other cables, so it really doesn't matter which ones you get unless you prefer to spend 100x more for the same thing. It's kind of like those 1800PetMeds commercials. Why pay more for the same thing?I have two of these HDMI cables. One of them is hooked up to my 42" Vizio in the living room and the other is hooked up to my 36" Dynex in the bedroom. The quality is astonishing and I'll be buying another cable for my next TV that's going in the office.
I love this lens. I bought it for use with my D80. Dof is amazing! I haven't used any of my other lenses since this one came in. Highly recommend it!
This cable is very confusing. I used this cable to connect my antenna to my house over the roof. The construction quality is not bad, however it starts peeling in just a couple of days. The flexibility of this cable is not the best because I tried to screw on the cable into the antenna and it was very hard. The reason it was hard because it was not flexible enough to get under the antenna and screw on. This is why I rate a two star. Because of this I had problems with this product.
I looked high and low for an mp3 boombox, it reads mp3 data discs with over a l00 files great. I had a Koss which was junk. It could sound a little less bass but for the money its a value. It even has tape for those who still use that. I bought it for the mp3 aspect and am quite pleased with it, too bad it doesn't tell the name of the song/file playing. This is not the mp3 player the Rx-D29 model plays mp3s. Take note on that please!
This is a quality and guaranted precision quality Instrament, at it's finest,&quot;Epson's colour ink &amp; Black Ink cartridges&quot;. To go past it for price, for one of those used ink filled carrtridge's is absolutely a Dingo joke. Not only is colour matching almost made impossible but, if your a fumble finggers like me you'll spill it all over that $500.00 printer! Oh No!!. Any how &quot;bloody great&quot;, only buy the one's that's made for it, by the people who made it Epson.
This is the second of this case I've used. Excellent solid construction with all the room you need to work in as far as installing internal components. This is a server case but I use it for building PCs because of it's roominess and the quality of the included 550 watt power supply. Four stars for ease of use do to the fact that the motherboard I used (ASRock) have the SATA ports laying flat in a location to close to the case requiring the installation of the cables on the motherboard before installing the board. This may really not the fault of the case using some motherboards but the location of the board mounting could be a little further from the bottom of the case. On a second build I filled all the SATA ports with cables prior to board installation, ready if I need them all. Boards with upright ports are no problem.
Really appreciate that a keyboard protector was included. Just wish I could purchase one separately as the letters have worn off in less then 3 months.
Product arrived on time and works great. I got this to store maps for my Garmin, which recognized the card right away. Also works in Nook Tablet.
I bought several of these when setting up a DVR security system at the vacation house. One of the cables shipped with the wrong DC power connectors, but the ones that connect correctly work great. Good video transmission (in a hot and humid environment) and easy connects (the tear-away DC connectors seem unnecessary, but may be convenient if you need that). All in all, I think it's a worthwhile buy. I am disappointed in the incorrect parts included, but I expect that support will correct that soon. The quality of the cables seems great otherwise.An update: I contacted Swann support via email, and they did send me the correct parts. The cables have been working great for 2 years in conditions that quickly degrade most electronic components (hot, humid, salty beach air).
I bought this headset and have generally been disappointed for dragon dictation usage. The Cyber Acoustics AC201 is better at less price (~$10). But adding an audio pod made the biggest difference in terms of quality. This website was awesome for explaining the everything [...] The difference when I bought these devices was pretty substantial.
Despite what the other guys said, it is a good mouse. The only problem I have with it is that the scroller tends to scroll a little more then you would like and not in a smooth manner. It is quite frustrating. However, don't let me discourage you from purchasing it, I think the retractable cord and all that is excellent for travel and the like. So buy it if you travel, not if you work on a desktop.
We purchased two of these for a recent trip to Mt. Rainier and to Alaska. We each wanted our own pair, and at this price...not a problem! The size is great...not too heavy. Very easy to adjust to your own vision. I am nearsighted, and I could adjust these so I didn't have to wear my glasses. My husband wore his glasses all the time, and these worked great! These are a great value for the price.
When the manual feed on our venerable HP 5MP proved incapable of handling a project consisting of some small invitations and response cards I went looking for an inexpensive laser printer with decent output (I was wondering if it could match HP) but most importantly was capable of handling small pieces of card stock with aplomb. If you have the same requirement: look no further than this machine. There is no gimmicky manual feed door to open just a simple slot with a paper guide. If you tell the printer that you are using the manual feed tray it will wait patiently until you get it lined up... do a small &quot;grab&quot; of the leading edge from you and then its off to the races. This gets quite intuitive after the initial surprise. (One minor quibble... you can't print real close to the edge... but the 1440 exceeded all of my expectations.)This printer has proven itself in the first day and will edge out my HP for day-to-day work. I vehemently agree with all of the reviewers that said setup was a snap. Install was flawless on my XP Home Edition... after all the cautionary notes I just followed the manual!
Though they tend to sound only average with the volume turned down, crank 'em up a bit and these speakers sound as crisp and clean as anything out there. When the drummer starts playing a little high hat, and the accustic guitar kicks in, you'll think the musicians are in the room with you. Truely fantastic.
This memory stick has a great price point, and 16GB holds a lot of critical data. The outer rubber covering protects the drive well. I wish the cap was attached to the stick however, because I can see myself losing it at some point. Overall, an excellent product.
this was a great cord that I cut for my home speakers, 200 watt and was great , very long to wont regret this buy
i tried it out briefly and it seemed to work well with my iMac running Mac OS X 10.5
This is hands down the worst user experience for software and driver installation under OS X. I don't think Canon has actually used a Macintosh. The driver installation stuffit archive expands into an installation application. Launching that produces yet ANOTHER installation application. Somewhere in the process, one of these installation applications launches Internet Explorer (despite it not being my default browser) and displays a bunch of screenshots on how to complete the install. Its all very confusing and Rube Goldberg like. It took me 4 tries to get this thing installed.I also notice that the software uses a fair amount of CPU cycles while idle.I would recommend you skip his product if you are using Mac OS X.
Ive had this product for years and its still working. Three words, Sleek, Fucntional,and resistant.I spilled countless liquids all over the keyboard, Ive dropped the mouse and keyboard many many times and still operational. The best keyboard i have ever owned. It is in constant use by my many in my household.Great product, would highly recommend. thats it. enjoy.
I wanted some protection for my new iPod Mini, and some of the products were too obtrusive, having folding covers over the scoll wheel and other features that get into the easy functionality of the iPod. The SkinTight works well. It fits tightly around the iPod and has a nice, warm textural feel to it. All controls are uncovered for easy access, incl. recharging and headphone port. The detachable lanyard is a nice feature as I travel quite a bit and am not always wearing a shirt with a front pocket, so I can just wear it around my neck.I haven't dropped it yet but am certain the rubberized cover would protect the iPod well.The price is a bit high for what is essentially a protective cover, but is in line with what current products cost. I rate it as a good value. Give it a try. It fits the hi-techy feel of the iPod.
This is the perfect compliment to any tablet. It will hold tablets from size 7&#34; up to 10&#34; without any problems. I highlysuggest you consider this tablet stand
I picked up a Juice at Radio Shack in Nehsaminy Mall, PA. The salesguy assured me it'd fit my Inspiron 5150..since the 5000 is listed. It seems well designed, elegant and I like the idea of getting juice no matter where I am.. the whole bag with cords isn't much bigger than the brick from Dell.Wish I'd tried it before leaving the store..it doesn't fit.The preceeding review says &quot;If, for some reason the Juice does not come with a tip that is compatible with your laptop, they will send you one free of charge&quot; -- this is WRONG.. they can't support every wacky laptop.If if they don't have tip you're -out of luck-. Tech support got back to me quickly to confirm this. So..do your homework, and don't believe everything salespeople tell you!
I installed this machine in my home office six months ago, and it has been trouble free. Set up can be done in about thirty minutes. All functions work flawlessly, and you can't ask for a better machine for under $400.00Excellent print quality, and the fax option works great, and the copier, and scanner, both work very well.This is my third machine, and I have tried HP(which was good, but I wanted to change over to Laser, from Ink Jet), Lexmark, and xerox. The Brother MFC-8440 works better than any other machine I have ever had, and I have used many machines. IF you're looking for a great machine, with low cost operation, and easy set up, this is the machine for you. For home office, or the small bussiness office, this machine will do a great job for you. The only machine that works this well is the HP G-85 and it's no longer in production.
After a lot of research, I purchased this to use for my home iPod and I think it is the best that money can buy, which is awesome considering it is LESS money than the similar Bose unit. I prefer the sound to the Bose unit and I like the design better as well. You can't beat the product or the price!
This is the first LCD television I have purchased. Like most, my familiarity with LCD's has been with computer monitors (Apple, in our case). Our other televison, which I would describe as the primary viewing unit, is 42 inches with 1080i cable and 720 DVD. As such, it provides a good basis for comparison. BTW: this set will be used in a "media" room, where I keep the stereo gear; sort of a second TV.First, with any relatively complex technology, purchase from a reputable dealer. While I did pay more (over 10%) than "mail order", the advice was top notch and there is a 30 day return policy; no questions asked.Second, when you view (side by side) units in a store, make sure the source material is similar to what you will utilize. If you do not have 1080 digital and you make your selection with only that programing, you will be mightily disappointed. Take a DVD that you are familiar with and have the dealer play it. This will give you a good basis for evaluation.In our case, it was appropriate to compare with 1080 and normal analog signal. As such my utterly subjective analysis is:-The Sony Bravia (XBR) was, as it should be, excellent; however, there was no discernable difference meriting another $800.00;-The Samsung was also quite nice; but, again, very similar to the Sharp and Toshiba; also, it was a few hundred dollars more.-The Toshiba and Sharp were, based upon my observations (yours may differ) identical, with a negligible difference in image quality compared to the Sony and Samsung. All sets were the most recent models, some with build dates in July. (Curiously, the Panasonic was inferior to the other four.)Why, then, purchase the Sharp? Glad you asked:-It was the least expensive of the four I was considering. I usually do not look for bargains in electronic gear; however, if the quality is the same, money is still money.-6 ms rate; this may be irrelevant, but to my PS2 (soon to be PS3) colleagues, it sure is a neat conversation piece ("What does your set do? Only 8 ms? You poor sloth").-Excellent accessibility to component plugs and jacks, and a goodly number of them.-The salesman, from whom I have purchased a number of toys, gave it his thumbs up (it is nice to know that Eric has thumbs).My initial reactions are that this is a first rate piece of electronics that will do the job very nicely. It is quite likely that several other brands would have performed just as well. Much of the nuanced talk of subtle differences in LCD's (particularly the nature of the manufacturing process) is worthless jargon; trust your eyes and, if you are lucky to run into an intelligent and well meaning dealer/saleman, trust his/her opinion, as well. They do spend most of their waking hours ruining their retinas on these things.One bit of advice: when in doubt, go larger. The 32, viewed from about 9-10 feet is very impressive. A 37 or 40 would be more impressive, still. If I was to do it over, that would be my only alteration. The $400-$600 difference is worth it. However, if you are on a budget, do not shy away from the 32; but, if you are able, spring for the larger unit.
This is a really roomy backpack, it has a place for everything that a laptop might use or not. It can handle a lot of weight!! 26kg or 57 pounds with out giving in to the weight. I find that my laptop is really secure in this backpack. I would recommend this backpack to anybody that carries a lot of peripherals with their laptop, but know that this backpack is on of the biggest that I have seen it almost of the size of a small camping bag.
The Extech Candle Light Meter has performed flawlessly. Actually significantly better that similar meters at almost twice the price.One of the outstanding characteristics of the meter is its ability to give repeat readings, under the same conditions, that are almost identical.I would recommend it to anyone needing accurate measurement of candle light.
This player is an overall disappointment with a couple of big flaws that potential buyers should be wary of; and all readers need to know about a third party software company that resolves virtually all of the Creative MediaSource file transfer issues.Zen Good points:1. I achieved my basic objective; my entire CD collection is on a portable device with lots of room to store more.2. Most MP3 players have a gap between the end of one track and the start of the next; it's annoying in music that is intended to be continuous. The Zen has minimal stoppage between tracks; when listening to music that continues from one track to the next the gap is just a hesitation - a slightly audible click; if I am not listening for the progress from one track to the next I don't even notice the click.Flaws:1. Creative MediaSource software is OK to rip, catalog &amp; burn music if you are starting from scratch; but I used MusicMatch to rip my CDs before I bought the Zen (272 CDs; 3,350 tracks; 12Gb of music all ripped at 128bps) and guess what? MediaSource did not recognize my tags; my choices at that moment would have been to manually re-tag my music or re-rip using MediaSource. I don't think so. BTW, if you *are* ripping your CDs, MediaSource accesses the CDDB music catalog over the Internet and the few CDs I experimented with all provided good quality [correct &amp; uncluttered] tag information.2. Despite most reviewers giving kudos to the Zen for music quality, I experienced a flaw using EAX. After about 45 mins of listening there was audible static in the player. When I turned EAX off the static disappeared. When I turned EAX back on the static was also not present. Creative are *the* sound people for computers, I can't understand why EAX would introduce static. Is EAX faulty? Is my unit defective? Was I just unlucky at that moment? Was it a full moon that night? I haven't figured it out yet.3. MediaSource is an application with serious user interface flaws. Do not underestimate this in your purchase decision. Many reviewers refer to it as &quot;clunky&quot; or &quot;difficult&quot; - heed their warnings.4. The Zen *stores* data files, but does not allow a folder structure nor does it allow documents to be opened or programs to be launched from its disk (they must be copied to another hard drive to be launched). In other words, the Zen is not a convenient data storage device; only buy the capacity you need for your music collection (see point 2. for some sizing information). My goal of using it as a music player *and* data storage device has not been met; don't make the same mistake.5. The Zen does not have a Stop button! You can stop playback by pressing 2 buttons, first the Pause button, then the &quot;Next Track&quot; or &quot;Previous Track&quot; button. But this is *not documented* in the Zen manual - neither the hard copy nor the CD version. To discover this I had to read about 10 online reviews (with many complaints about the lack of Stop button) before I found one reviewer who was smart enough to both figure it out &amp; document it.6. The Zen NX battery requires the AC adapter to recharge; it does not charge by USB cable; this is not tragic, but USB recharging would be a convenient (additional) choice. If you are buying a Zen Xtra check whether the battery recharges via USB; it does not on the Zen NX.7. MediaSource did not install on my personal notebook. It referred to a &quot;Microsoft Jet Database Engine&quot; error and the install program suggested I download a service pack from the MS website to fix the problem; I did that and re-installed the software but had the same error. Creative provided e-mail support; I followed their advice but that failed, too. I experimented with installing MediaSource on 2 other computers at home and it worked fine. So it is probably &quot;just bad luck&quot; on my part that the personal notebook I own had this install error. However, it did motivate me to find a work-around solution.Third Party Software To The RescueAfter much frustration (above) I found the Notmad Explorer; cute product name for software that resolves virtually all of the Creative MediaSource FILE TRANSFER &amp; ORGANIZATION problems. I am not associated with the company, I am not providing a URL, but search for NotMad and you should find it pretty easily. This provides drag &amp; drop transfers of music between the computer &amp; Zen; each time it transfers music to the Zen it asks if you want to generate a playlist; it allows playlists developed in other software to be transferred to the Zen (.m3u files are used by most mp3 players like MusicMatch and Winamp, but not Creative); it doesn't care what software you use to rip or catalog your music - Creative or any other company - all my 12Gb of music were transferred to the Zen with correct tags - hooray! Notmad has other features too, but this is not an advertisement so please see the company's web site for more information ...Conclusion:If I knew then what I know now I would have paid the extra to get an iPod &amp; avoided the Zen. Given that I already have the Zen the only reason I am happy with it is because of the Notmad software. And I am hoping the static I heard when using EAX was a blip ...To summarize, I am using the Creative Zen as a mobile device; I am using MusicMatch to rip &amp; catalog (and if I choose, download) music; I am using Notmad Explorer to move music &amp; playlists between the Zen &amp; my computer. The only Creative software I am using is the device driver(s).
I have owned mine for about 6 months now- one of my best purchases. Easy to setup, outstanding image quality.(Everyone remarks on it the first time they see it!) I use mine for outdoor movie showings, so quietness of operation is important. This thing is silent!! Also love the instant off/on feature. You won't be disappointed.
Believe the positive reviews...this product not only does a brilliant job of cleaning it also leaves your LCD screen with a flawless finish. I love this stuff!
although the spec claimed 7800mah the battery I received was only the 6600mah. This is not a match for the original battery,
I bought this camera a few months before i had to go to school in a new city, with the hope of seeing famous people.The camera never really stopped working, but photo's that were made with the Manual mode of the camera all had a blacklight-colored noise around light/dark contrasts.So I returned my camera to the shop which send it back to Canon.After four weeks I had it back and it seemed that everything was fine.After some photo's the noise got even worse and was also visible in photo's made on the Auto mode.It's back to the shop for the second time and I hope that the problem will be fixed, because it makes photo's (excuse me for my language) but-ugly.As you can see my experiences are not the better ones around here.I'm not sure if this is "just" my camera or if anyone else has this problem, but I know that i'm frustrated about it.
The first time i received the keyboard, it was a wrong set. it was for Canadian/French set. i contact the company, they were very happy to send me a new one plus the fee sticker to ship back the old one.The keyboard works great. Make sure there are nothing in the way of the receiver and the device or else you will loose connection during your usage.It's compatible with Vista.
I have 2 previous Boosteroos and they were fine,this one for the fine is worthless-it has a TINY amount of boost-maybe a 30% or so volume increase at most.NOT worth the money, I am unlikely to ever buy a boosteroo product again. The vendor was very good, the product stinks.
I have two 200 GB and two 500 GB Lacie FireWire drives. One of 500 drives started to fail after about 10 months. They exchanged it by warranty and a new drive which had only 30 days of additional warranty failed after ~ 30 days. By the way, I believe that internal drives are manufactured by Hitachi. I recently had a failed Hitachi microdrive - just after some 30 days after I bought it. My friends told me too that Hitachi drives are not reliable.
Controller card works greatalso has options when you boot up the computer to setup the drive!!grear item
I'm an avid gamer. Gaming is my hobby and my passion. I saw this at Best Buy while in the process of purchasing a BFG Tech nvidia 6800 GT video card, which makes games fly at high resolutions. This monitor's sweet spot is 1280x1024. A marriage made in heaven. The 12ms response time for a LCD of this size is what I've been waiting for.Text is crisp and clear. Colors are vibrant. Plenty of brightness with a friendly, adjustable user interface to adjust it to your liking. 19 wide inches of immersive clarity. I'm gushing, I know, but buying electronics is a big decision when a lot of money is involved, and I want to make it clear you will not regret the purchase.The only caveat I have to give is what someone else posted. This monitor is great for movies and text and web browsing/business tasks, but if you want to play games on this baby you'll need a card that can handle high resolutions, because lower resolutions won't jive too well with this monitor's native preference. This is an enthusiast-level gamer's monitor.Try to get it with the rebate while you still can. The offer ends in about a month.If you meet these requirements and needs, pull the trigger now. You won't regret it.
CHEAPER THAN NORMAL??? YES!! INSTANT? YES!! the only con is that it doesn't come in different quantities, but for anyone looking for 1600 points anyways, this is a GREAT buy!
I ordered these speakers in place of my previous speakers I had ordered from Amazon.com. These speakers were supposedly 10 watts more than the LABTEC speakers. I figured I'd give them a try. They are nothing like I thought they would be and I suggest that you don't buy them. LABTEC speakers rule I've learned. LABTEC has superb sound!
Great Backpack, well padded, lots of little pockets to put stuff and well made, at a hell of a good price
Does exactly what I wanted it to do stays plush up against the wall neat and professional. Great surge protector.
Installed this product and it worked good, I am still leaning how to use it as this is the first network device I have set so I do not have any thing to compare it with.
I bought this power supply adapter from amazon. Its not the original design but a similar remake. Unfortunately the plug that goes into the laptop is too long cause unnecessary weight to be added on the cord. I use it sparingly as the connector has started bending and I need to hold on to it tightly to make it work. I would not suggest anyone to buy this .
I've never experienced the former reviewers unfortunate issues with this LaCie Drive. I've owned one of these for two years, and Im a heavy user - 10 hours a day. I edit lots of video and have 30GB of music on here that I play throughout each day using I Tunes. never a glitch, never a problem. I've used SeaGate external drives and those are great too, but I have had a few problems with those. Im so far a big LaCie fan and Im buying another one soon.
This remote works well with my D7000. I have used for many different circumstances like when taking family pictures. I will plan on using it to take humming bird shots on my porch. The remote is totally worth the price and beats running back to your camera all the time to do the self-timer. Stop reading the reviews and buy it already.
I got his charger for my Ipod and it's very useful!It has two plugs one for the car and a regular one that you could use anywhere.The only thing i didn't like is the extension,if you lose it the two chargers will be useless.
With this lens you will have a lot of fun: fantastic distortion(like a special effect) with the super wide view plus good sharpness without any flare even against the sun light. For most effective using this lens you have to have some experience.
The Cables-to-go i-POD to RCA connector device is the way to go in order to connect your i-POD to your stereo without needing to crank up the volume (which will use your i-POD battery quicker). The line direct line-out connection is much preferred over the headphone output type cables so commonly seen for sale. If you don't need to charge your i-POD while listening through your stereo, go with the Cables-to-go RCA connector and save yourself $50 or more over a docking system.
Really nice camera. Pictures are good and clear. I would recommend a high speed film. Does take some reading to figure out all the bells and whistles.
I live in downtown Portland, OR and the reception via the terestrial component is superb. I like the record function that lets me play recordings I have made when the live satellite isn't clear. The FM transmitter using the cassette mode is outstanding in my car. Great great product. HIghly recommend.
I buy this magellan a month ago and it works fine. At first is really hard to learn how it works, you have to download the manual online because the one it comes with is not helpfull at all. It will take you some time to learn how to manage it so be prepared.The only bad think I see from it is that when I click on Points of interest anywhere Ive been it tells me there are not points of interest on that area!! No restaurants, no shopping malls..nothing... the battery life is not also very good but it will work fine if u have it unplogged in ur car. The big screen is really good and the image also so I will go for it, unless you have move $ to invest on a bluetooth one.
Have never had a Tivoli before, and have read online about the quality of the sound. This is a perfect compliment to the Tivoli radio I purchased. It is well made, and beautiful.
Love these speakers. They were the solution to my audio system design requirements. I drive a Honda Civic GX. The GX does not have cutouts or speaker grills in the rear deck because just below inside the trunk area is a natural gas pressure vessel. I wanted 4 speaker sound, but I needed surface mount speakers in an enclosure. These speakers have a compact enclosure design and when mounted on the rear deck panel they do not add to my "blind spot" area because they sit behind the rear seat head restraints. Due to the enclosure design, the speaker drivers are angled upward at about a 40 degree angle to horizontal. This moves the centerline up and minimizes the damping effect from the rear seat head restraints for improved audio quality.Don't expect much in the way of bass response from these. The laws of physics don't permit a small sized woofer to emit deep power bass tones. But, since I have a sub-woofer in the trunk, I don't need bass response from these speakers. I'm powering them with a 40W RMS JVC head unit. Upon installation, I discovered a dramatic improvement in mid-range and high frequency audio compared to the 2 speakers mounted in the front doors. Guitar and vocals are vastly improved, along with percussion. Percussion, like top hat or snare drums, and tambourines really sound great. I've discovered new details in my music collection and from XM radio.The only concern I have is the mounting. Putting them in my Civic GX required removing the back seat and molded plastic deck panel. Fortunately, I hired professionals. We drilled mounting holes through the deck panel and used small, drilled sheet metal tabs underneath to secure the speaker mount screws. This took some time. It would be nice if Pioneer could include some sort of cosmetic cover over the screws heads to hide them, but at least they are black to match the speakers. I'm glad I bought these. It makes my daily commute so much more interesting. When it's just me in the car I can crank up the volume.
I'm extremely satisfied and excited with the new ipod video. This has been very hyped and it's extremely difficult to get one before Christmas so if you do congratulations. The new ipod comes in 30G or 60G varieties and black and white. For me black was the only one available and it really didn't matter to me much. Here are a few things I noticedAPPEARANCEIt's beautiful simple as that. The major difference between ipods and other competetitors such as Zen and Iriver is the simple and elegant apppearance of the ipod and the easy to use interface. The new ipod based on pictures looks wider and the larger LCD screen makes it seem somewhat awkward looking. However, I was pleasantly suprised when I got one in my hands. The new ipod is much thinner and no wider or longer than the previous models, despite seeming so in pictures. The ipod photos could be stood upright from the ground, but the new ones are so thing they cannot stand on its side. The screen is small but it really supports videos just fine. You don't need to put it extremely close to your face to view it well. Although I'm not a tech wizard about videos, the resolution and clarity of the videos seems great to me especially with such a small screen.MAJOR DIFFERENCESThere is more space for the same money than previous models, which is a definite plus. The addition of black as an optional color is probably a plus for many cutomers. The size is smaller and supposedly the sound is crisper with less noise from the hard drive, I personally can't tell the difference. Also there is the stopwatch and screen combination lock features that were available in the nano and the battery life is nicely extended (20 hours of music playback on the 60 gig ipod). The big difference is video, which is somewhat complicated to use. You must mantain a MPEG-4 format with a specific resolution limit to be converted onto your ipod. This requires either QuickTimePro, which costs money or downloading Videora Ipod Converter on the Internet, which I did and it works brilliantly on my computer. Within minutes I had a movie and some music videos downloaded onto my ipod. I definetly reccomend checking that out.SCRATCHESI know this is a big concern for everyone with the ipod. My previous ipod was my first and I purchased a silicon case with cutouts for the screen and scroll wheel for only 5 dollars. Within a week it was scratched up miserably and the screen had many large scars. So this was a huge concern for me. The case supplied with the ipod is not really a case, but a small velvet sleeve for the ipod. Obviously you can't see the movie if your screen is covered up and you need to remove the case in order to plug it into an adapter or computer, so the sleeve will be removed. I reccomend buying a good durable case with a screen protector. Although I haven't gotten any scratches on mine, it's because I have been extremely careful with my ipod and have only had it for about a week. However, despite this I still think the new ipods are slightly less prone to scratches than the infamous nanos.APPLIANCESIt no longer comes with an AC adapter so if you don't have one from previous ipod purchases, it sucks because you have to spend 30 dollars to get one unless you just keep it charged to your computer, which I don't do. Also there is no dock but there wasn't one for the ipod photos and I don't really find it that useful. As usual there is the headphones and the Itunes software in the box.WORTH UPGRADING?If your ipod is aging and you really want a new one, I'd say go for it. But if the video function isn't useful to you, and your old Ipod is working fine for you, then I don't suggest upgrading. And knowing ipod, in a year or two there will be a new model that you'll envy for anyways. But if your not upgrading from a previous model and want an MP3 player, I DEFINETLY reccommend the ipod video. It's reliable for me and works like a charm.
The earphones are great, but getting them out of the plastic case is an awful job and I have the scratches to prove it!
I'm very glad that I waited for the right time to purchase this awesome monitor. I up-graded from a Sony 17" LCD, SDM-V72W. I found it on-line at B&H; Photo for a mere $725.00, a significant discount from the original street price of $2,000. Excellent Pricing aside, the monitor performs as specified and exceeds all of my expectations. I understand it has been discountinued by Sony but If you can find this monitor, buy it!!Pros: Read the specsCons: None
I liked these speakers. You have to have a little bit of room, well just more than a "little bit". They're pretty small, but put out a lot of power. You can really "fill" a room with the sound that it puts out. One thing I really liked was the long cords, they aren't hard to stach somewhere, but you can make your own little sound surround station.
This piece of electronics is great.The sound is wonderful, even outside in the open.It's very easy to use.It sounds just as good as my friends MUCH higher priced unit.I highly recommend it!
great price compared to the stores. Cable functions as it is supposed to.
Bought this for my Canon EOS 6D body. It's a very, VERY, nice lens. I love how fast and sharp it is. Behaves superbly. I am using it for everything - landscape, portraits, video. It's a great normal/wide prime lens for a full frame sensor camera. As I start getting more lenses I don't think I need to go wider than this, but I am looking to get a high end telephoto zoom lens.
Unit was delivered and performed as expected.We are completely satisfied . Installation was simple -- one unit was plugged in - in the kitchen -- the other in my shop.We now can communicate as needed , and reception is clear.
The printer worked very well- untel to was used for 2 years- &amp; 36 days. Than the ability to print--just QUIT. I was proud of my printer. It seems that Canon was not as Proud of thier product as they should have been The replacement part, the printer head-was more expencive than the price of the printer was NEW ! They sure got then selves a BAD NAME----from me.
I've owned this DVD carousel for about two years, and I bought it because, at the time, it seemed to be the highest quality carousel around. I will discuss features/issues, then ownership experience.On the feature side, I have found this player very inconvenient compared to my Denon CD carousel. It has a seperate button for disc exchange and opening the tray, so if you are playing something and decide to exchange a disc and hit the open button, you will take the currently playing disc, stop it from playing, and move it to the fore. Of course, I habitually hit the open button, and this drives me absolutely nuts. Given that the open button is about three times the size, I'm thinking I'm not the only one with this mental block. Wouldn't it have been easier to just have one button, and assume if something was playing you didn't want to stop it?The remote is another area where this is an annoying unit. There is no &quot;next disc&quot; button. So if you have multiple discs in, and want to switch them, you better know which disc is in which slot. They have a feature called &quot;disc explorer&quot; which is supposed to solve this, but I have never been able to get it to recognize the names correctly off of DVDs, and it doesn't work at all with CDs. This is just annoying, and a bad design choice.Other than these features, it is really fairly basic. Because it doesn't stand out, I rated it fairly low for features/design.Where it really deserves a lower grade from me is that I have owned this about two years, and it has died already. My CD changer lasted almost 10 years with considerably more use. There is no excuse for a DVD/CD laser going out in two years from a home machine these days. I won't be buying another Sony product involving a laser again.
Great idea, but poorly executed. I thought this would be a great way to add sirius to my home theater. It could be hidden away in a cabinet and had optical out for crisp sound back to my AVR. All controlled from an RF remote with display. Perfect right? Well, first the remote has the worst interface I've ever seen in a consumer product. The display is horrible and it eats batteries like crazy. I mean seriously, it should be rechargeable and have a dock because it can go through 4 AAAs in a single day if you actually using the thing. But really the worst thing about it is that its just poorly made. I've just had my second one fail. And a check of message boards tells me I'm not alone. Of course this is par for the course with Sirius. I love sat radio and Sirius programming but Sirius branded products are just awful. I've been a subscriber for 4 years and and I've had 4 failures of receivers. Now that XM is basically sirius, my recommendation is to only buy XM branded receivers.
I have a big collection of DVD titles and wanted to enjoy them even in HDTV. Though HDTV usually have upconversion, they are not the best as they are intended for HD inputs. That's where a high quality upconvertor DVD player is in dire need. I googled for this and read multiple reviews of OPPO players and decided to buy one. It met the expectation and exceeded it as well.One of the complaints I have in this globalised era is that most of the electonics products sold in USA serve only the USA system - NTSC, 110V.This OPPO player works at 220V and supports PAL. It is universal player and I like it. Also it supports plethora of formats and it is a cool gadget for the geeks as well.
this is a decent buy for the money.I would like to be able to get all the colors for the same low price, however.
This is an absolutely excellent quality scope. Image is sharp to the edge. Focus very good for just one focus knob. Quality build and is certainly a "Best Buy". I have never noticed any fringing,even in difficult situations. You don't have to spend 2500+ dollars to get a great image. Pentax is good. I can lay on the porch with the Big Dogs now.
This is is the 1st gps I've ever used. It's fairly simple to use and gives accurate instructions(so far, I've only used it a few times)It's easy to see during dalight hoursand better at night.The voice is clear and legible. The volume however,is a little short and it makes it difficult to hear in a rainstorm.Overall I think it's agreat value at $139.99.
I purchased this on Amazon all other features looks ok except picture quality.....it's horrible....My 3 year old daughter didn't recongnized me on skype.....I was shocked with such poor picture Quality from MS...
I bought the ebookman to use as a PDA and for easy access to the Physician Desk REference. Even when not in use the product goes thru batteries faster than I can recharge them. I have had it replaced once and still cannot replace the batteries without losing all the data. I certainly would not but another one.
i am sure the produce is great the ONLY PROBLEM IS I NEVER!!!! RECEIVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.i only wish that amazon would give me my money back!!!!!
This case is well made and well constructed. Best case I've come across as a cellular and iPhone owner.
I gave this two stars and not one because these headphones are unique in that you can submerge them in water and hear sound without ruining the headphones. Unfortunately the sound quality is very poor.
Word of warning: If you're using any SATA HDs or trying to hook up a DVD-RW, don't get this card. I was trying to simultaneously install a new IDE 80GB HD and a DVD-RW, and had to get this card because I already had 2 CD drives and a Zip drive taking up all the IDE channels on my motherboard, plus my primary drive was a SATA Raid. The card will install flawlessly on an XP machine, but XP will hang on bootup when attaching a DVD-RW. I tried multiple configurations with this card and ultimately could not get my setup to work. I was also trying to install the 80 GB HD on the card, and if you have SATA HD (like I do), then you have to do some serious motherboard BIOS tweaking before the PC will even boot up. It keeps trying to boot straight to the empty drive. Nothing that I tried attaching to this card would work. I'm planning to return it and go with an ATA 133 card with XP specific drivers.
These earbuds sound great. The bass is great. Great frequency response.I bought these for use in the gym. So far they have held up well. They do a good job of blocking out the sound from the gym's music system. Very comfortable to wear. They work great with the ipod.
I did extensive research before purchasing this sub. I also own a high end 12" sub that was over $800. This Polk sub performs at levels very close to subs 3-4 times as much. Absolutely outstanding performance and value. I have highly recommended this sub to others.
Really pathetic product quality... combined with pathetic service... Save yourself, Don't buy this or any of the HP product...
I bought one of these and within a year, you couldn't tell what anyone was saying as half the words were garbled. The outgoing message still worked fine, so I kept it and used it as an announcement to call my cell. If I'd needed it to take messages, it would have gone in the trash
This unit receives UHF HDTV stations a good 50+ miles from our home. It is mounted facing to stations in one direction (15 miles away) and it not only receives these stations it also picks up stations in the other direction at distances to 50 miles. It is durable and easy to setup for an outdoor antenna. The picture quality it delivers to our system is excellent. You will not go wrong purchasing this unit.
After reading the reviews here, I went to the lensmate website and two things became clear...1) It makes a lot of sense for the adaptor that is going to be on the camera all the time to match the camera plus aluminum seems better than plastic. So I ordered a UV filter and the adaptor from Lensmate. These are very impressive and I can't recommend them enough. Also very fast shipment. I added a lens cap and it stays on the filter nicely.2) The black Canon adaptor matches all of the lenses even if it doesn't match the camera. It would actually look better for the adaptor to match the lens in this case. From the sample photos on the Lensmate site, the Canon telephoto lens looks better than the others. Since they don't sell the Canon lens, I came back to Amazon and ordered the Canon adaptor and telephoto. Just got these today so haven't taken any pictures but assume they will match the quality from the Lensmate site. About the adaptor, it is plastic but looks well made. I had absolutely no problem mounting the lens to the adaptor or the adaptor to the camera, perfect fits.In summary, this seems to be the best looking combination, time will tell how the 2 adaptors hold up. As for the lens hood, will probably throw it in a closet with the S2s original lens cap.
I own this DVD as well as 3 other DVD's but this is probably the best value per dollar. It could only get better if it had progresive scan. Picture quality is excelent and has all the necesary digital outputs, as well as analog outputs, also it can play all the formats you may want like MP3 and VCD.
purchased to replace a similar sized PNY card. this card works perfectly in my toshiba tablet. transfer rate is acceptable as advertised.stay away from the PNY cards... they are junk
We really liked these speakers. The bass is excellent and they get plenty loud. For the price, you couldn't do better.
This little guy was working fine until it just wouldn't come on one day. Turns out the electrical cord is loose and has to be jingled to turn on. Since it only had a 90 day full warranty on it, and I have only owned it since April... it is not worth getting fixed due to labor cost. This defect may be isolated...just wanted everyone to be aware of this problem with mine.
runs at 5800 rpm, gave me a nice 15% speed boost running video games, and it takes no more battery power then the old 4800 rpm drive.
Fits, works as it should with no discernible loss in image quality. It'll give really nice contrast in deeply colored blue skies. I've also used it for an ad-hoc safelight in conjunction with an incandescent bulb, and it seemed to work perfectly in this capacity as well.
Scroll wheel does not really make you fly within a page. Need to adjust your settings. Buttons are very soft and responsive. Good mouse.
It's perfect cover for my PS3 control , is new the same at picture , I love it , smell mmmm good .................
The service the bestThe player is on and working very good thankJames Wagner
Perfect home theater screen. Image looks brilliant using a Mitsubishi HC5500. Assembly was quick and easy and so was hanging the screen on the wall. I couldn't be happier and feel like I get the best value for a super low price.
defiantly will work for you but not the highest quality. If you are a casual user will work out great for you but for the people that will use it alot should get something little better.
Mine was crappy to say the least. I bought it at Best Buy, but when I got it the tip of the pole was off and would not screw back on, and it was impossible for me to insert the round part into the base.finally i got fed up and stuffed it back into its box.if you can find it new for $2.99 get it! thats all its worth.anything higher in price look else where.
I purchased this scanner about a week ago and it has to be the best scanner i have ever got. Expecially for the price! I scanned over 98 pictures in about a hour. I highly recommend it. Scanning ath 600 DPI scans a little slow but still great!
I have bought many Canon products in the past and have never had a problem until now. This machine copied fine but the fax function worked only about half the time. I checked everything and called customer service and talked to the most condescending rep I have ever dealt with who just insisted that the machine was fine and I was the problem. I wanted to send the machine in for a replacement but he refused (I had it for just 2 weeks) so I hung up the phone and threw the thing in the trash. I went to Costco and got a Brother fax which works great.
Our boat came with a Clarion sound setup. After 4 years outside the speaker cones finally rotted out. Since most speakers use different mounting holes you're faced with a problem if you want to switch brands. But outside in a boat there's not a lot of potential for great fidelity. So finding these speakers cheap on Amazon made it an easy choice. If you want to replace your existing Clarion speakers at a reasonable price then these are the ones to get. Otherwise be prepared to start drilling new mounting holes for other brands.
I rearranged my entire living room, rewiring everything and mounting the tv, speakers, etc. These pins were a help, but a bit bulky, and the rubber grommets did nothing. They are perfect for 16ga wire, probably too small for 14ga or anything larger. The pins are strong, yet I needed to bend them to fit them into the receiver. One almost snapped, and the package only comes with 20 pins, so if you are installing a 5.1 surround system and one breaks, you would need another package. But they work, and the speakers seem to sound a little clearer with them attached. Just don't break one.
I think they're worth the price. I got them for my laptop which has horrible built-in speakers. You plug it into the audio-out jack and everything sounds amazing. It seems like the louder you go the better it sounds. The sub is pretty big, but works well. I like the volume control unit, especially since it has an audio-in jack. I use that to play my XM radio. Plus, the two desktop speakers are very small, but you wouldn't know by listening.
Couldn't believe the light weight of this walkman when I received it. I thought that the 'guts' were left out of it and I just got the shell. But no.... Put in the battery per the instruction and got the talk station I listen to daily loud and clear. It does not lose it signal when I turn different directions or go downstairs into my basement. The on/off button is rather small on the from of the walkman but it has a nice click when you turn it either way. I would have rated it five stars if it wasn't for the headset. It is hard to adjust properly to your ears and therefore you have a tendency to pick up outside noises. If you have a headset that you like to wear and it will fit the walkman jack, I recommend you change to that one and keep the Sony headset as a backup.
that look so old and dirty, but that ok!! maybe look very clean is better
Not much to say about an AC Adapter/Charger.....besides I'm glad it works right out of the box.
I love the ReplayTV idea! I have been following the development of ReplayTV with some interest as I would like to buy a unit but at present the ReplayTV system schedule access is just too limited. Unfortunately the system seems to have been designed primarily for a US only environment while in my opinion it could have been just as easily designed to be able to be used anywhere on the planet where a satellite or cable channel could be received and fed into the unit. Here are the items that could be fixed to get ReplayTV ready for the global market.1. Internet Dial Up: Rather that only dialing up a Replay services number to get downloads the units should be able to connect to a local Internet Service Provider as well and download data over the internet. To do this the unit would have to be able accept a local phone number, a user ID and password, and be able to handle a brief login script (if needed by the ISP). Or a user could be able to download the data from their PC via an internet connect and then upload the data file to the Replay unit.2. Channel Reassignment: Persons living in different parts of the world may have cable/satellite channel numbers for TV contents. i.e. A program may be on channel 35 in one area and channel 25 in another for the same content. A simple re-assignment feature would allow the user to re-map their local channels to that of a ReplayTV program schedule.3. TIME ZONE Offset: A basic feature to allow for compensation between different time zones so that users can adjust their unit to be able to record at the right time.OR.....4. A work around - develop a separate PC program that could download the ReplayTV data via the internet, convert it for local user time and channel re-assignment. Once this is done the Replay unit could be directed to dial the PC modem and download the data as if it had dialed direct to the Replay service. It would be a minor inconvenience for perhaps once or twice per month to do the PC download and transfer to the ReplayTV locally but it would solve the &quot;global market&quot; problem without major re-engineering of the ReplayTV units. The PC program could even eventually allow the user to edit their own local and other channel schedules (this would be great). In this way a user could quickly set up schedules for recurring network shows and other one time events.I would love to see ReplayTV take its place as a world product. It is great idea that just needs some polishing. Now-a-days each product made should be able to make it on the world stage rather than be limited to just one market place. Maybe in version 3... Replay 2030?
I bought this DVD-VCR combo in December 2003. In August of 2004, the DVD player started giving a "Disc cannot be played, please check the disc" message, intermittently. By the end of September, it stopped loading and playing DVDs completely. I called Samsung, and after a week or two of calling back and forth, they agreed to send me a prepaid mailing label so I could ship my player back to them. Within two weeks of returning it, they sent me a refurbished player. Now, 10 months later, it has the exact same problem as my orginial player. DVDs will no longer play. I have been in contact again with Samsung, and have been waiting for a call back from them for a week now, to see if they will again send me a replacement. Judging from other reviews, this is a common problem with this player. Don't waste your money on it. Personally, I would not trust any Samsung product based on my experience with this DVD-VCR combo player.
Hey all....It looks like I found the last of the great deals on this memory stick. Apparently this is old technology, but like most old school stuff it is a work horse. Simple design, durable. Just plug is in and it works. All I can say is good luck to anyone out there searching for these things...rumor has it that Eisenhower may be upgrading to a newer camera and is going to unload his old stuff..everyone take care !!
We have a karaoke system at home. When we run theplayer thru this system, it sounds fantastic. Just usingthe turner or CD player, it's the same. One very small drawback(and it is easy to live with)is the time going from discto disc. Get this system for your home and you won't be sorry.
We did have some problems getting this thing set up. It will not work connected to a usb hub. It also will not work if it is hooked up to a front of side usb port. It must be connected to a "main" usb port in the back of the computer. So it did not work with the available ports on the laptop, but did work very well connected to the rear usb port on desk top tower.As for the printer itself. It prints very well, crisp and clear. Once it is set up it is pretty simple and user friendly. The software is easy to install and use. We are quite pleased with the print quality and ease of use. It does seem to print on just about any cd-rom surface. We have printed a few different sufaces and I think it works best on those that have a "frosted" looking front to them.
Maptech's Terrain Navigator is great on your home computer, but Maptech also has a product called the Pocket Navigator that runs on Compaq Ipacs that you can take out in the field with you too!!! What will they think of next??? Now you can take their same USGS Topo Maps, download them onto your pocket pc, and as your hiking see exactly where you are!(sorry folks, doesn't work with the palm pilot)You can even hook it up to there new GPS unit the Navman!!!!They have great info about this product on their website (...) you should check it out! I did and I love it!
I purchased this camera 8 months ago. Still images are almost always blurry. The zoom quit working after just 4 months. The pictures come out grainy appearing, all no matter the setting. The flash works very poorly, as well, and you must be very close to your subject to have any effect. Also, there is a delay when you take a picture, of up to 4 seconds, so if you need a quick shot, it won't happen. I would not recommend this camera.
I was very pleased with the quality of the product, and i am looking foward to doing much more business with this seller.
I thought this product would be great, and help out my kids a lot!! My daughter hates it and it is so confusing. We can't find a lot of just regular songs. It is easier just to call the radio station and find out yourself.
I purchased this refurbished DVD/VCR combo and received a very satisfactory product. However, I had some questions on operation ofa couple functions. I called the customer service number given inabove review (1-800-631-3811) and received VERY prompt and courteousand helpful advice. I was so pleased with the customer service; felt Ishould drop a line in appreciation.
This is a great-sounding player to add to your home-theater system. One of the best features is that you can connect it to another 300 disc mega-changer for synchro operation. Another great feature is that it works with your current Pioneer equipment for remote control operation.
I bought the European version of this camera (called the Ixus 300) six months ago and I love it.This camera was a replacement for an older Kodak DC260 which served me well but it's sheer bulk made it too much hassle to carry on the off-chance that I'd like to take a photo. The Canon's size means it can be carried anywhere; it even fits in my back pocket.If you buy the S300 the first thing you'll need to do is upgrade the memory card. The 8mb card should be thrown in a drawer and forgotten about because it's pathetic. I'd suggest a 128mb card or larger.Photo quality is very good. A professional photographer will be able to find faults, but for the rest of us there's nothing obviously wrong with the picture quality on screen or paper. I've printed a few A4 (8.3&quot;x11.7&quot;) sized prints which are good enough to hang on the wall. However, beware of the flash. If you plan to take lots of indoor shots using the flash, get another camera, the S300 is at its best as an outdoor snapper.Battery life is impressive, I usually take about 150 shots between the quick recharges.The S300 is compatible with Apple's new Mac OSX 10.1.1 - plug it into an USB port and the computer will detect the camera, launch an app that copies/moves the photos to you harddisk automagically. Very slick.
Good price for the cable, however, there is a connection problem with the cable. Is does not seem to fit into the slots of the 755p snug. Sure you can plug it in but when you pick it up, the connection is lost. If you're wanting a sync cable at a cheap price this will do the job. Cable is about 6 feet long and includes a sync button.
Buffalo Technology WLI2PCIG54S 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Desktop Pci Adaptet With AOSSWOULD NOT HAVE CALLED BUFFALO'S TECH SUPPORT BUT I HAD A VERY ODD PROBLEM. THE INSTALLATION WAS VERY STRAIGHT UP AND EASY BUT FOR SOME REASON IT WOULDN'T ALLOW ME TO GO ON THE INTERNET. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE TRIAL NORTON FIREWALL THAT HAD EXPIRED WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM THE WHOLE TIME. TECH SUPPORT SPOKE PERFECT ENGLISH, WAS VERY PATIENT AND HAD ME UP AND RUNNING IN NO TIME.VERY FAST CARD.I HAVE WINDOWS XP AND A WESTELL VERSALINK MODEL327 ROUTER FROM HAWAIIAN TELCOM,WHICH IS THE SAME AS VERIZON. I HOPE THIS HELPS.
I have used Maxtor 250 GB external drives for years. Only of several units failed. But I have had terrible experience with the 1.5 TB Maxtor drive. First unit installed ok (as mirrored backup drive), but failed after two months. Replacement unit was DOA. It would not install properly. Second replacement unit would not format at first, but after many tries did format and run briefly. It is now inoperative. Maxtor should not be selling the 1.5 TB units. I have since learned that many others have also had bad experience with them. This has been very time consuming for me. It is ironic that the system I purchased as a highly reliable, mirrored backup drive was so unreliable itself.
I've been using this for a few weeks now, and it works great! It gets wet all of the time, and the radio continues to work perfectly. Also, the reception is much better than prior shower radios that I have used. I don't get anything from the weather or TV stations, but I didn't buy it for that as I just wanted the radio.
My Optical Intellimouse suddenly dies one day. I think it was the cable because fiddling around with the cord would intermittently make it work. But I digress.I have been eyeing the Logitech Cordless MX mouse ever since it came out. But I always thought it was too expensive. But since they paired it up with the their Wireless Elite keyboard I was sold (Maybe my mouse dying was a sign). I have been thrilled with this product since purchasing it about 4 months ago. The MX mouse works like a dream. It feels heavier than my old mouse, but you get used to that real quick. It's also just as smooth and accurate as my corded optical mouse. And I love not having to deal with the cord. The keyboard has a real solid quality feel. The zero-degree tilt took a bit of getting used to, but that also didn't take long. I love the one-touch and media controls. In effect I can use my keyboard as a remote control for my TV tuner card.In terms of range and battery life, two very big issues with wireless keyboards, I've used my keyboard and mouse while sitting across the room on my sofa in my office. No problems whatsoever at a distance of about 10 feet. I'd say my computer is used about 2-4 hours a day. I have never had to change any batteries either since I bought it. The keyboard comes with alkaline batteries and the mouse is rechargeable in its base. Plus it works fine with my Cybex KVM switch.Dislikes? Maybe minor gripes really. But the volume knob on the keyboard isn't as linear as I'd like in terms of controlling the actual volume. I still find myself using the volume knob on my speakers from time to time. Also I would have liked better control of setting the one-touch keys. Not all of the one-touch keys can be set and some I can't really get to do anything. But I don't really use these keys much anyway so no big deal. Finally I would have liked to have a caps lock LED on the keyboard where you'd expect. The caps lock LED is actually on the mouse cradle. Again all minor gripes for what is absolutely a first rate product.
The item shipped was not the item in the pictured description. The picture showed the model with the hidden drawer index. The model sent has the index in the cover.Otherwise the product is ok. I decided to keep it as the price was probably for the item shipped.
Bought this to replace the strap that came with my Canon 40D. Fits real nice and gives good balance around my neck. Less discomfort especially when I have a heavier telephoto lens or flash. The strap is a little wider by the neck and therefore doesn't cut into your neck or shoulders when you are carrying your camera around all day.Great value and I would recommend that you replace your OEM strap with one like this!
I have to admit that while I am a huge fan, I just broke my third pair in less than 2 years.My first pair lasted awhile... my second pair, a little less, and my most recent pair fell apart in record timing.Pros: sound and fit are everything you'd want in an earbud.attention bass lovers: this is it.Cons: maybe it's just me... but these bad boys are pretty fragile.they are not made well for wear and tear.same malfunction on all my 3 v-modas: split/torn wire, loss of sound in one sideI don't know if I'm going to buy a fourth pair, but I tried buying skull candies and they hurt my ears... these are so comfortable. We'll see...
I bought this for my 1997 Camaro and fit perfect! Easy Installation, looks good, and really fast shipping. Defintly buy if your car fits the description
After a couple of years my Canon OEM strap finally started to tear a little at the ring on the camera. I purchased this strap based on price, features, and reviews and it was well worth it. it's comfortable and functional. My only complaint is the little piece that's supposed to keep the extra strap contained, doesn't.
I upgraded my G5 workstation to this card for better gaming and Motion graphics performance, and it does deliver the on screen portion very well. Everything is super-smooth and beautiful quality.HOWEVER, the heat from the card -- even with its own fan, makes my G5 fans run about 2x the RPM they used to. Consequently my machine is now more noisy, very noisy when playing high performance games. Worse still this thing will heat up a small, closed in office very quickly. You can literally feel the temp rise in the room after a few minutes of heavy use.Last, the instructions that came with the card are wrong as far as power supply connectivity. I think they packaged old instructions with a new card but who knows.So, if you're in a noisy office with good ventilation, you'll love this card. Otherwise think twice about the environmental consequences before you plunk the money down.
The stupidest thing about this monitor is the base has this stupid lip on it that prevents you from positioning the keyboard close in front of the monitor. I have this monitor at work and I wanna smack the guy that invented the base. The picture is OK but not great.
I'm really happy with this receiver, so far it's performed great.
Very disappointed in this unit. It still works as a radio, but the disc drive no longer works after only a total of maybe 20 hours of playing, but long after any warranty, expressed or implied, had expired. It seemed ok when it worked, but as just a radio, which is all that it now is, it is just junk. Consider other makes!
These cables are great because of the right angle plug. This allows a bit tighter fit as I thread them around the back of my current build. Every little improvement like this helps.
I rate this unit as high as 3 (out of 5) because it does most of what you expect it to do -- radio tuner and play CDs -- and does it rather well. Where it falls down is in the display. It is incredibly dim! You can see it clearly at night in a parking garage but in bright sunlight the display is almost invisible. There is a control for Dimmer High/Low but this does practically nothing.I went back to the store claiming I had a defective unit but the salesman showed me the other Jensen models on display. They are all like that!Then there is the matter of the clock. The normal display shows the band, frequency and the characters Mhz (or Khz for am) in large letters and numerals. The time displays in teeny-tiny characters. There is no way to show the time in anything but this one size: too small. Combined with the dim display you can virtually forget about checking the time.This radio has good sound qualities and a number of other curious features, such as a display of animated dancing stickmen. You can stare at them while driving if you must. Use this radio with your ears only. It's not for your eyes.
Living in New England and storing my car outside, this product's display does not deal with the cold weather too well. It scambles the numbers and makes it tough to figure out what station to tune into. After tapping the display after it warms up, you can get it to work...until you hit a bump and then it goes back to nonsense.I also have to store my iPod up in my sun visor because there is bad static if I don't. I don't know if that's because of the product or because of my car but when the iPod is up in my visor, it works great! Crystal Clear!Other than the display issue (could be my particular unit), I'd reccommed this to my friends and family because it's small and it works great.
One one side, I used swear by Linksys, as they are easy to use and configure, even if one doesn't understand routing terminology. On the other side, now that I am starting to understand this stuff, I am finding many bugs that are frustrating.I had the box actually crash a few times. It crashed a few times when configuring using the port forwarding feature, where one would map an incoming port like http or port 80 to one computer inside the house. The box wouldn't take the port, and eventaully crashed. I had to reset the device, erasing the setup.Another problem I found, is that you are forced to use Linksys's limited DHCP. Let's say you crafty enough to setup a DHCP on your LAN with something like Linux or Windows Server. This DHCP will not work for wireless, only the LAN. :'( This makes wireless limited, especially when adding a little security by controlling who gets what IP address.For wireless, I couldn't find ways to secure this other than through the limited and crackable WEP feature, which doesn't work BTW for some Wi-Fi cards. There's also no filtering in of particular laptops within your home (using permitted MAC addresses). Maybe future versions will fix this...Now shifting gears to the stuff I do like. It has a simple web interface, which is intuitive and easy to use. The password sent over the wire is insecure in clear-text, but should be safe for non-wireless users. It has some logging features that can help in discerning if the network is being attacked (usually quite often not surprisingly), and for advanced features it supports filters (good for filtering out ports used by potential worms/viruses for doing damage on the Internet), port forwarding with a limit of 10 forwards (good for most basic of needs), static/dynamic routing features, MAC address cloning, and DMZ.On a last note, I really like the industrial design of the case, esepcially for stacking other Linksys products like switches on top of it.Overall this box is great for home users with basic needs, and for this would give it 4 stars. It would lose a star because the wireless doesn't offer enough in a way of security, so a big negative there. Though, for advanced users, there are a lot of unecessary limitations, bugs, and crashes (DHCP, only 10 port forwarding entries, security, etc.), this would be a 2 stars. Thus, this averages in the middle.
I found this "jewel" at a goodwill computer store. New in box, never opened, $25. Deal right? Wrong. Ive tried to install it three times and it doesnt work.Tech support blames my router, a Linksys router. I highly doubt this is the solution.
Very nice product, on a very reasonable price. What more do you need, works just fine. It has very good feel, solid in touch, seems reliable.
This mouse totally rocks. Connected to the blue-tooth built into my Dell M4400 without effort.Only negative is that it seems that the faster mouse speed (1600 CPI) is always on by default when i first turn it on, so i keep having to change to the slower tracking. I dont need the 1600 for normal everyday use.Highly recommended as a 2nd/travel mouse.
Worked fine at first and was amazed at the price. But after using it a few times it now pops out when I try to plug into the guitar amp.
If you want a bag for a camcorder this is it. Is a bit small but well padded and will acccomodate a Sony camcorder and cables. Well constructed and fairly light. Has a belt loop which is a neat suprise.
This is a solid 5-star. BestBuy sells exactly the same Metra 70-7550 harness for $19.99, which is 5 times more after sales tax.
I tried this camera for an ongoing art project that required lo-fi analog images. So far so good. The first one I tried came apart after 20 rolls shot. The second camera was doing well but after 10 rolls I noticed overexposure on some shots as well as a whole lotta shaking even when used at shutter speeds of 1/125 and 1/300. I had it checked and the shutter is simply non functional. And I really take care of my equipment nontheless its price. So after two cameras broken for no apparent reason, no, I wouldn't recommend this to a friend. Not even to my worst enemy.
I have a digital camera that uses CompactFlash, and a Palm that supports secure digital cards. I wanted something that would enable me to read both formats. This product came to the rescue. It works with no hassles on both MacOS X and Windows XP. It is compact as well, I can put it in my camera bag and bring it anywhere.
Have had over 7 headphones in the past 13 years and these are one of the best sets I've ever owned...add the $80 price tag to it and its a no brainer!
1) Constantly drops connection. Only seems to be stable in 'g only' mode without encryption (open system)2) Poor tech support. The unit was replaced by Netgear with $15 shipping charges; however the replacement's performance issues are the same. As of now, the only security future that I'm able to use is MAC filtering.
This thing does exactly what it says it does. Within a half hour of pulling this out of the charger for the first time it was working exactly the way I wanted it to. One push of a button and my TV, Reciever and cable box turn on. Another one touch and my cable box goes off, my reciever switches input to DVD, my TV switches input and my DVD player turns on. When I finished one touch off and everything goes off. It was extremely simple to program. Just make sure you have all your model numbers and you are set. I had a problem with one device so I called customer service and they got it it going right away. My only problem with the unit is that I want one for every one of my TV's now.
I am not a &quot;Pro&quot; photograher in fact I never used any camera more complicated than a point &amp; shoot Fuji film camera. Back In 97 I got my first digital camera a Kodak DC50. The camera was pretty good back in 97 but in October 2000 when I started to really check out what was new in digital I could see it was way past due that I purchase a new digital camera. So I researched for about a month comparing Images &amp; features then decided to purchase the G1. After having the G1 for four months I can say I truly am happy with my camera. The G1 has a very sharp lens And with a external flash you can do beautiful portraits. The G1 has super low light capabilities. And lots of creative control, I most allways shoot raw in manual mode except for when I need that quick one, I use auto mode for the &quot;snapshot&quot;. The battery is one big plus of the G1 it really seems like it goes on forever, unlike the other cameras that eat up AA batterys like candy. All in all there has been no disappointment with the G1 for me. ... ...
This is my prize. I can't remember how I stumbled across it in my research for a flat screen LCD, but it hasn't let me down yet. I've had it since March of 2003 which as of this writing is two years. Since that time the only problem to speak of is one dead pixel (just the green transistor) which I noticed during the first month. In two years I've yet to notice any more dead pixels. The viewing angle on this baby is downright astonishing. I was almost at 90 degrees from the center and experienced little change in contrast. Another astonishing aspect of this monitor is its profile. It's about 4/5" at its thickest and is considerably thinner than many 17" LCDs two years later. Also of note, to this day I've never needed to use the On Screen Display for anything.Pros- Superb viewing angle- Durable- Extremely thin profile- Excellent contrast ratio- DVI compatible- Wall mountable- Travel's easyCons- One dead pixel in two years- Buttons may be too small for some people
The Rio Nitrus is great. Finding songs is simple. All you have to do is read the little manual first!! You can find a song by Artist, Album, Song Title, Genre and even Year (the song came out). You can even make playlists! You CAN change equalizer settings in the middle of a song. I've had my Nitrus for a while now and have never had a problem with it.
I recently purchased a new camera with a higher megapixel value. This camera is truly better. Because of the LCD Swing Open feature, you can really get photos of people or objects from otherwise awkward angles. Many dentists and doctors use this camera.The software that comes with it is not great, it is better to scan it into a photo editing program such as Microsoft Picture It!! using a cable or card reader.
The KlH indoor /outdoor speakers turned out to be just what I was hoping for, there used for my Garrad lab Transcription Turntable - Lab 80 through a Advent model 300 amp. In a small room and they are just fine! Thank you, Oh they arived well ahead of there projected time.
Love using this lens. It really has increased my overall use of my DSLR. I am able to take photos from a distance and really capture a natural shot since I don't have to be close to the object.The lens itself feels solid and generally requires if you are zooming in fully. This lens has also allowed me to get great pictures of the moon, just make sure you have a decent tripod as well. Lens is too heavy to keep still with longer shutter speeds.Overall I am very happy with this lens. Would recommend to any starter using a DSLR.
This is my second pair of ER6i's (lost the first or would still have them). I have used this model of earphone for over 3 years. Mostly used for under helmet on long motorcycle rides with my Zune and iPod Touch. Also work great for isolating yourself from a snoring spouse. They take some getting used to since they have to be good and snug in the ear canal. Finding the right ear tip is the key and there are several choices provided with the earphones. Replacement tips are also very affordable. You can't go wrong with these as long as you can tolerate having them in ear (way in ear).
I purchased two of these cables for my 26" LCD LG monitors and have been very happy with them. I would have preferred to use HDMI cables because they are much thinner and flexible but being that neither my monitors nor my video card have HDMI ports, I went with the best DVI cables I could find. These have not disappointed and as other's have stated, are a great deal. Highly recommended.
I bought this receiver to pair with an Archos 70 Internet tablet (which runs Android 2.2 currently) for use with CoPilot Live USA (GPS program which includes full off-line maps).I live in New York City, and the receiver generally cannot find the satellites when I'm walking amongst the tall buildings (even though I have an open view to the sky). It works better if I can find a clearing. It's not as good at initial acquisition as my Garmin Nuvi dedicated GPS unit.Pros:- small size- holds a charge for a long time (just did a roadtrip to Boston and back over the course of a week plus local driving in Boston, total usage time 8-10 hours on a single charge)- paired easily via Bluetooth with my tabletCons:- issues finding satellites described aboveSummary:I got this unit when they were running a sub-$20 deal on it. At that price, I consider it to be a pretty good bargain. At full price, I don't think I'd be satisfied with it.
The image quality delivered by the 200-400 mm is excellent. The lens itself is very well constructed. While the 200-400 mm is heavy at 7 lbs+. it balances well on the tripod mount. The control buttons include AF lock, memory reset, sound warning on/off, AF range, VR mode, etc. The S-wave AFS operation is fast on the D2Xs, but slower on the consumer level D70. With the TC14-E teleconverter (max. to maintain autofocus capability) added, the focusing speed slows down on the D2Xs and becomes unacceptable on the D70. The VR feature works well on this lens. Images are well-saturated with excellent contrast and crisp detail. A great lens for nature photography but pricey!
Neither its cheap nor the price high, and that matches the quality. Works O.K. with regular operations. Focusing power of the web cam is not shown in the advertisement, which being unaware at point of time I was thinking of returning it. This product is to keep and use.
A general review for this item will be that it has to many thing's inside the package that you'll never use, the gum is too much flexible I was expecting more protection, and the plastic square to protect the screen it's only a thin film to protect the screen. I would recomend other products.
The lenses are great. These sigma lenses have a better build quality than the Nikon kit lenses. They're also faster f/2.8 vs f/3.5. Only negative is they do not have built in focus motors so they use the camera's. This means slightly slower and not silent focusing. Not a big deal in my opinion. The 28-70 is wide enough for most and the reach on the 70-300 is amazing.As for the rest of the accessories. Cheap no-name (digital innovations) but they get the job done. The filters aren't as coated as they advertise and i get some lens flare when using them with bright light sources. Both cases work great. First large tripod they sent me was junk (see next paragraph). Mini tripod suffices for the 28-70 but will not hold up the 70-300 lens. They neglected to send me the software CD but no loss as the same kind of program is available as freeware.Make sure 47th street camera sends you the right stuff. I had to call in and request they send me a better tripod (advertised as 60" here but they sent me something smaller and without a geared center column) They ended up sending me a free 70" opteka tripod which as I said is great. They also sent me a cleaning kit without a blower brush but they fixed that without a hassle as well.All in all, a great deal for great camera accessories. 47th Street Photo is easy to work with but make sure you get what you pay for.
Prior reviewed under 04Wrangler blah blah.Still running, recording strong. Is completely compatible with IR remote control! Any programmable will do but the Sony remotes require no code. FYI and cheers!-Mike
We all know that the primary mission of a kit lens is to be inexpensive. This does a good job for general picture taking. It focuses without a hitch, and its short zoom range is covered quickly.It is a good place to start in the Pentax system, but anyone springing for a digital SLR will want to acquire faster and longer lenses quickly.
I bought this [...], it's great and works beautifully.There's a myth that if its cheap its crap or something of the sort, it's not true.There are other versions of the HDMI cable, but they are not completely diferent they are very tiny revisions that have been made, there's little to no diferent to be noticed unless you have a TV about 72" or bigger, and even so, its hard to notice ANY difference at all.BTW, it doesn't say anything but it IS GOLD PLATED!GO FOR IT!
Highly recommended - superior picture quality (compared to Sony).
I use the manual scrolling function all day long, but if I touch the scroll wheel on this mouse a bit too hard then the auto scroll feature is launched and I have to touch it again to cancel--and that's beginning to get tedious. The Logitech wheel mouse I replaced took a bit firmer push to launch auto scroll.My main knock on this mouse is that it audibly vibrates when I move it. It's just cheaply made and the left and right buttons buzz/vibrate when I move the mouse and put it back down on the mouse pad. Annoying. Not nearly the quality of the Logitech mouse.I'm going back to Logitech.
I bought mine in 2007. I have been using it ever since. I carry it with me every where. It has endured a hot car, getting dropped multiple times, being crushed by books and other misc objects, summer camp life, and a bunch of other stuff and it is still going.I have seen and tried to use other MP3 players but I think Sansa is the best that is out there. It is easy to use. I love the SD expansion slot. I am trying to convince my dad to buy one and forget the piece of junk he just got for just as much.Forget getting an Ipod it is just a status symbol. Go for something functional and this is it.
I bought this to connect my iPhone to my car stereo. It worked alright (still SOME static) for 6 months. Then, everything started getting really quiet, so I had to turn the volume to the max both on my iPhone and stereo to hear anything. I'm guessing the internal amp went out. I'm not gonna buy another one of these, so now I gotta figure out how to get audio again!!If it hadn't failed, I'd probably give it 3-4 stars. It's a decent way to get external audio into your OEM stereo, but since I could still hear static, I wasn't very impressed. Nice stereos are fairly cheap, so I think that's a better route to go.
These adapters worked great for putting Polk DB651s in my 2006 civic lx coupe. The front fit perfect without any modification. They worked for the rear as well, with a little shaving of the rear deck cover because the adapters make your speakers sit a little bit higher then the stock speakers sit. The modification is very easy and is only on the underside of the cover so everything still looks factory. At least for me, the screws that held the speaker to the adapter had to go in at an angle otherwise the speaker partially covered the hole for the screw that mounts the adapter to the car. Without these adapters i would not have been able to install the speakers. I would definitely use this product again because it made the installation pretty easy for a car that has a very odd way of mounting the factory speakers.
This little piece of equipment is wonderful! It's so small and light that you won't even notice it when it's attached to your neck strap. Rather than using the RS-60E3 remote switch with a tiny 4ft. cord which can get tangled up, use this and have all the flexiblity in the world...well at least up to 16ft. You can use it like a standard shutter release or with a 2 second delay. But the main reason I purchased this remote was to use for bulb exposures--just push the button once to open the shutter and when you're done just push it again to close. And the best thing about the RC1 is the price. At just $20 you can't go wrong.
A huge warning for anyone out there looking at this camera!! We dont use ours often and one day it started loading up and being stuck in its low light mode. this means any amount of light in the room causes it to wash out and record as blur. When I looked into this issue, it turned out that there were plenty of others out there that had the same problem with the Optura 20. It will cost you $150-300 to fix. its sad, becuse in so many other ways it was a great camcorder- but a flaw like this can ruin it all.
Very reasonable price, solid construction, Netgear just makes a killer product.For the money you simply cannot do better than Netgear. I have been using and selling their products for over 15 years and highly recommend everything in their product line.This is a very well made switch. Reliable and clean design, this is a hard act to follow.Buy it.You'll love it.
Finaly found a print server that works with the Minolta Magicolour 2300W. Although not on the published compatability list I took a chance and bought the EDIMAX GDI Print Server Model PS-1216U. This print server is available for aprox $30.00 US.. + shipping... The server comes with a CD which includes SW to install drivers which links Minolta GDI driver with the Print Server...The server uses a usb2 interface to connect with the GDI prnter. I now have it working and have printed a few pages from my WinXP pc.. So far so good....The product claims includes suport for Win 2K, vista and windows 7 .. but I did not test these... The server has a built in webpage for device configuration... The server can also be setup using the included setup/installation software.
So far this is a great stereo. It's fairly small and has some weight to it but it has super clear, LOUD sound for its size. The remote is pretty straightforward and the stereo was easy to program. I haven't purchased a new stereo in a long time and I did some pre purchase shopping and this was the best deal for the wattage and whatnot. I'm really happy with it.
Please look at any other type of MP3 players out there other than Apple's I-POD. My $300 I-POD lasted 18 months. Repeated trips to Apple Store "genius bars" produced short term fixes, multiple answers as the problem and sales pitches for more Apple products. My last trip I was told by a "genius" that the I-POD was not designed to last more than 2 years. That is a direct quote. Just look at amazon ratings and you'll see that there are other highly rated, cheaper MP3 players out there -- buy one of those!!
I didn't fully believe the reviews for this item, however after taking a road trip from Salt Lake through Las Vegas to Wally World now I am a believer. It even operates in high density areas like So Cal, we could always find a free setting and the presets are dream .
This cable works just OK. I recommend everyone this cable. Besides, the price is real good.
You get what you pay for. They were on par with most other connectors. Not the cheapest, and not the most expensive among other Cat 5 connectors. I installed these in a Leviton 40804. They were a tight fit for sure, but each and every one worked the first time and I have had no failures since I installed them. Good quality.
I bought this at amazon at more than $40..now it's $5 less after only 2 weeks. Sheesh..Anyway, the tripod itself is stylish with it's black color and very useful because of it's 3 way pan and it's maximum height is around 56". It's lightweight and it seems durable enough for normal photoshoot sessions. If only this had a case or something, then it will be easier to carry anywhere you go. Might have to buy a separate case for that purpose.
Have a ps2 with an lcd tv recently purchased, first thing I noticed was how crappy the ps2 looked with the new lcd, red the reviews for the monster component cable, it cost $30 with shipping included, I hooked it up to the playstation and was blown away at how much better the game looked, much better grafics and depth of color than the standard tv set I had, all I have to say is trust the customer reviews.
This is a great card but I got one that looks smaller than this one, Oh well it works.
This product works as advertised. I was able to copy vhs tapes from very old tape which did not work with older conversion units. It appears to copy purchased tapes as well. The software that comes with it is OK, though I like Sonic mydvd better.
I bought this bag for a trip to puerto to rico, where we planned to hike through the jungle, go to waterfalls and go caving. It kept all my equipment dry walking through the rain and visiting waterfalls and such, but it really amazed me when I took it caving. Nearly 5 hours were spent crawling through mud or up to our necks in underground rivers. The pack was very literally floating along behind me or partly submerged for most of the trip. It was dragged over rocks, pushed through holes and floated along in places too small to fit through with it on my back. By the time it was over I had little hope for me gear, yet found not a drop of water on it when I finally got up the courage to open the water proof seal. I was quite astounded at the amount of abuse it had taken. When used properly this bag really does what it says it will do, and even though it warns against submersion it will handle even that if need be. However, when sealed this bag is not easy to get at, and if you happen to get a lot of mud or dirt on it, it is not advisable to open the seal and then close it again due to contaminants getting into the zipper. I can fit a canon xti with battery grip, 70-200mm f/2.8, 100mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.8, 75-300 f/4-5.6, 430EX, tokina 11-16 f/2.8, plus lens hoods for the 70-200, 100, and 11-16 all in the main compartment, plus all other odds and ends. It is a task to get stuff out once the seal is zipped up, but you dont always have to keep that shut. The tripod carrier is also a big help. If you really need something waterproof, this is your bag, if not, then dont get it. I would not advise getting this as your main bag, and thinking of the waterproof as an added bonus should you ever need it.
Months later still printing flawlessly.I will be ordering more. I was hesitant in the beginning, but now do not regret buying this product at all.
Bought this camera so I could let my students use it and not worry about them damaging an expensive school camera. I liked it so much that I'm also using it for my own pics!Easy to use, multiple settings, great pics for the price. Highly recommend this camera.
I had been looking for exactly such a device when I came across this on Amazon. I love the fact that it folds up so I can throw it in my carrying case with my tablet and always have it with me. Its seems well made and definitely stays put on the table once setup. I'm typing this review right now on my tablet sitting on this stand and it feels like it's cemented to the desk.If you like to use your tablet on-the-job go and frequently wish there was a way to set it down on a table propped up so you could see the screen more easily, then his product is exactly what you've been dreaming of. I like using mine to set my tablet up on my desk at work, and at home, where it becomes YouTube viewer, network media player, or just IM screen.
I purchased the latest model WRE54G expander in July 2008. The BIG difference in the newer model is that you can plug it into your router for setup - eliminating most of the headaches mentioned in the older reviews. I think that most of these reviews were of a unit that could not plug into a router and had to be setup via the "automatic" setup. The automatic setup is still not so nice if you have security turned on but there are ways to resolve that problem too.Being able to connect to your existing router by cable makes setup a snap! Also, the instructions appear to be rewritten by a human being because they are reasonably easy to understand.On my first setup, I basically walked my way through the setup wizard in about 5 minutes with the expander plugged into an outlet near my router and then plugged into my router with the included Ethernet cable. I unplugged the WRE54G, walked across the house and up a few flights of stairs to the far reaches of my wireless signal and plugged the expander into the wall. My laptop normally gets 0-1 bar of signal in this room. Tada! 5 bars with the WRE54G in place with security in place. I looked at the expander configuration via http://168.1.1.240 - default expander IP - and it (of course) had all the right security information in place.Since I am a big proponent of wasting my time, I decided to reset the unit (with a pen in the small hole) and see how the automatic setup worked. I took a cue from Mr. Anthony Taylor's review and turned wireless security off on my existing router. I plugged in the WRE54G to a power outlet close to the router and pushed the auto configuration button for 5+ seconds and then watched the red light go to blue after about 30 seconds. I unplugged the expander and took it back to the other side of the house again - same result - full signal on my laptop.That was all great except that my wireless security was still turned off. I pretty much followed Mr. Taylor's instructions for turning security on: I opened a browser window and went to http://168.1.1.240 and had the expander configuration screen. I entered the default password (admin) and went to "edit security settings" and entered my WPA key and saved that. I opened another browser window, opened my router config and turned wireless security back on (and reset my wireless connection from the laptop with security on). I unplugged the WRE54G and plugged it back (you must do this for it to re-initialize) and less than 1 minute later I was secure with 5 bars.Overall, this piece of hardware does an excellent job of expanding the signal in my large rambling house that is hard to cover with wireless. I would order more of these to hopefully cover my entire place but it appears to have a fixed (default) IP so more than one of them would cause an IP conflict. I need to check this issue out...Linksys has obviously made some significant improvements in the setup but I would not have purchased this unit except for some of the excellent reviews, particularly Mr. Anthony Taylor's review. I would like to think that the many negative comments by users prompted Linksys to look at how this piece of equipment was made and that our opinions resulted in improvements. Yay us!Also - don't forget your firmware upgrade. This unit I bought in July 2008 shipped with ver 3.01.1 dated something like 2004. The latest firmware is 3.04.1 dated June 2006. You would think that Linksys could put the latest firmware in seeing that it is 2 years old. Unless my router has been on a shelf since before that! Could that be possible? Regardless, this is a product I recommend to anyone needing to boost their wireless signal around the house or office.
worked fine for like a week, then breaks down everyday. need to turn the router off and restart it DAILY. takes at least 10 minutes to get connected EVERY TIME! and then breaks down as often as it pleases! stay away from netgear!!!
I used this product in a camera for my wedding and honeymoon. It had a capacity for somewhere around 1500 pictures with a 14 megapixel camera. Nothing to report outstanding. It performed its job well and reliably. When I placed the card in the computer for transferring the pics, I had no problems.
I've had the exact same problem as Mr.Breen's. (with WD drives) I wouldn't buy this model, at least with WD drives.
Product worked as designed if connected directly to a receiver. My only complaint that brought it down from a 5 star was that the plastic trim is a little thick (right around the bend) to where the adapter couldn't snap into to my keystone wall plate so the signal would carry. Given a 90 degree connection would be implying some kind of tight installation I would hope that the design would make it a little more flexible. If they extended the end just 1/2 mm the product would have most likely worked great.The problem very well could have been due to my wall plate. Great idea that hopefully gets refined in the future.
Just try to make your Mac-using friends jealous, by cramming all your PC hoopty-joo gadgetry into this box. It will look sexy, but it still won't be a Mac. If customizing your PC's innards and tweaking every interface for weeks of sleepless nights is more important than using the best OS in the world (Mac OS, of course), then by all means, this is one sexy case... much better than plastic, and sweet on industrial art design.
I bought this scanner last month (Nov 2006). When you do scanning through ADF, paper often get jam. I called the customer service for help and their recommendation was return this to the vender from whom i have purched.
This router is great right out of the box for regular users; however it'll suck for BitTorrent users. BitTorrent connects to high number of computers to transfer file(s) and the router keeps track of the computer that it established connection with. But it keeps that record wayyyy too long and there's no option to control that. So if you use BitTorrent you're gonna see that this router will hang on you, and you have to reboot it like 5 times a day to make it work again. Linksys doesn't offer any firmware update for this model yet, but have no fear since there are many other firmware that's out there compatible with this model. DD-WRT is one of the more popular choice for alternative firmware for this model and it has option to limit how many connection record it will keep track of and how long, so it fixes your BitTorrent problem and it'll give you tons of other options for your router that you'll be so happy that you've flashed your router.
There are many positive aspects to this keyboard. For starters, installation was a breeze - a real plug-and-play experience. The keyboard itself feels very solid and is nice and thin. It holds its charge well and recharges quickly. And a number of the keyboard features, in particular the volume slider and the programmable hotkeys, worked well and were quite useful. However, there were a number of drawbacks that led me to return the product.First and foremost, there were connectivity issues. It synced up right away and held the sync for many hours, but once or twice a day it would stop working. Power-cycling the keyboard would re-establish the bluetooth connection, but that's not the type of problem you expect from such an expensive product.The other feature that I had issues with was TouchDisc scrolling. The idea was brilliant; Hold your finger on the right hand side of the TouchDisc and start moving it in a circle and you're scrolling down a long web-page. Unfortunately, getting it to work on a consistent basis was something I was never able to figure out. Sometimes it would work, sometimes it would not. Given that this was supposed to be a time-saving feature (it lets you keep your hand on the mouse-pad rather than going back and forth to the arrow-up/arrow-down keys), the flakiness made it quite undesirable.The final straw for me was that after 4 days of use, it started to show some wear. There's a very thin layer of something on top of the metal that started peeling (I'm not referring to the protective plastic that comes with the new product). Part of the appeal of this keyboard was that I wanted something that looked great in my living room, as I'm using this for an HTPC. If I noticed new blemishes after 4 days, what would it look like in a year?
In order to make sure that you are buying the right part. You must look in where it says "See all vehicles this product fits" (should be listed under the picture) you must not have a car selected and do not fill in the thing at the top to be able to find it. Its misleading. I read some comments and i looked up a few vehicles and found that none of them were listed under this product fitting their car. The title is misleading, so if you want it to fit you car look it up in that area.Or you can copy and paste this in your webaddress area. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/compatibility-chart/B0007WTF2K/ref=au_pf_dp_chart
I had been using a linksys router for a year... and after multiple dropped signals in a day while studying for my boards, i had it. Time warner assured me it was an equipment issue. So I looked up reviews and found this router. After ONE year of owning this router, i have NOT had a single problem with the signal... even with an avid gamer in the house who also downloads movies in his spare time.
The cable replaced my missing SVGA monitor cable perfectly. and now everything works fine. I think shipping charges of $8.48 were excessive for this 6 foot cable and I am subtracting one star.
I bought this camera just before I traveled to Europe. It's always good to check out a new camera before you go on vacation with it, (so you can get to know it and see the results ...nothing worse than coming back from a vacation like that with a bunch of garbage rolls of film as your memories). I was SO happy with the results of the test roll before I left, that I shot another roll &quot;to test&quot; it, and then another... the images are SO sharp and clear! I had VERY FEW pictures that didn't turn out from my entire trip. Good exposures, clear focus... The camera was overall quite adaptable to the various elements a person may come across while on vacation or just out taking pictures at a family event. I've had so much fun taking pictures with it!Neat that it has several different options for the function of the flash! It has a flash override, two different types of red-eye reduction, a selection for night time outdoor flash, as well as a self timer, and the option to put the date on the pictures/ date and time, or no data at all.I really don't have any complaints about this camera. But since it's all automatic, make sure to always have an extra battery on hand! Especially when you first get it, because you'll probably use the zoom and stuff a bit more at first. Another thing that I noticed with mine is that the flap that slides over to close the lens and cover/protect it will VERY SLIGHTLY rub along the side of the lens as it is being pulled in if you push too far on the flap. So just be aware so not to mar the finish.What would make this camera better is if it came with a made to fit case!
I don't really know all that much about sound quality - but I put on these headphones and they're great. Plenty of base and they block out a lot of outside sound so while they are not technically noise cancelling, for me they work that way. I'll be going back for another pair. They're not the quality of super-expensive ones that I've tried out, but who am I kidding...I'll never be willing to spend that much on headphones.
I bought this to quiet down an NVIDIA 8600 GT based video card from XFX. The stock fan was very small and thus used a high RPM so it made my system much louder. This fan is very quiet when the "silent" wiring option is chosen. The silent option is chosen by attaching to a 5V connection, and the other option is to connect to a 12V connection. With a 12V hookup the fan of course spins faster and is somewhat louder. Even at 12V it's a toss up as to whether this fan will be louder than my power supply fan. With the 5V silent connection it does not seem to add any noise above the other fans in the system. Unless you have a fanless system of some sort the "silent" option on this unit probably will be essentially silent. It is unlikely that the 12V hookup will be needed unless you are doing heavy gaming and thus will be in need of extra cooling.I only give it four stars because it does not seem to mount tightly enough to the GPU. I am certain it is making good contact because nothing is overheating, but it has some play that it should not have.One other thing to be aware of is the size. If you have a PCI slot next to your graphics card slot it will be rendered useless by the protruding heatsink on this cooler.
This is my first HDTV and I can't imagine a picture on a huge screen that could be any more perfect!
History:I own a LowePro 200AW, but when I purchased a Nikkor 70-200 VR lens I found that the 200AW could not accommodate my Nikon D300 with the lens attached.The 300AW is considerably larger than the 200AW. It will hold a D300, attached battery grip, and attached 70-200 lens (sunshade reversed) and leave room for a flash and 3 or 4 additional lenses in the main compartment. The top compartment is large enough to hold a Gary Fong Lightsphere and a cleaning kit, leaving room for more.Pros -The waist strap is considerably more robust than the strap on the 200AW; it has substantial padding and is wider. This makes the bag (for me) easier to wear; tightening up the waist strap removes some of the stress the single strap places on the shoulder. Although the 300AW is larger than the 200AW it is more comfortable to wear. Wearers who find the shoulder strap an annoyance might try cinching the waist strap tighter.The built in weather cover works well. Not, perhaps, in a full monsoon, but short of going over the falls without a barrel the bag will keep your gear safe from the elements.Build quality is excellent, what one would expect from a LowePro bag.Downsides -There is no provision for carrying a monopod. I wouldn't necessarily expect a slingbag to have the capability of attaching a heavy tripod, however the 200AW can fit my monopod in a built in side strap. There is no similar strap on the 300AW. While I can cobble together a method for attaching a monopod, LowePro really should have designed in a strap. An added treat would have been a built in pocket for carrying a bottle or canteen of liquid. The waist strap makes it difficult to carry an independent canteen and carrying a bottle of liquid inside the bag with the gear is leaving the path of wisdom. (Although there is certainly room enough in the main compartment to carry a water bottle if one chooses to take the risk).Caveats -Capacity - the wearer should be careful when packing gear. This is a fairly large bag and it's possible to put so much gear into the thing that by the end of the day wearing the thing becomes a real trudge. Keep an eye on the total weight when packing. What seems reasonable at 6 a.m. may be torture by 6 p.m.This design is NOT a backpack, and I wouldn't recommend it for more than a daily carry item. If I were headed into the bush for more than a day trip I would wear a backpack - the single strap design of the slingbags is, for me, not for extended carry.The extra bulk of the 300AW makes it somewhat difficult to swing to the front, but this is more a function of body shape (mine) than bag design. The 200AW is smaller and thus easier to maneuver to the front.If you need to carry a D300 with battery grip and 70-200 VR lens (or similar large camera body and lens), this bag will fit the gear. Recommended.
Overall good headset.Build quality is not good, it is fragile. Sound Quality is above average.Not sure about the speech recognition part, I used it my cisco voip phone, it worked ok. I switched to Logitect USB headset.
I'll be short and to the point: my initial order was screwed up: instead of colored cartridges I was sent a black one, so I had to re-order. The re-order was shipped correctly, but the cartridges suck - they don't print any colors, although the printer reads them as full.
I purchased these to have a basic set that my son could use that I wouldn't mind finding broken. The do the job, were cheap. arrived quickly, and saved me a trip to the big box store.
I ordered these for my portable dvd player, which I watch while rowing on a concept 2 machine. The flywheel is loud and makes it near impossible to view/listen to the tv. These headphones are amazing!!! I have a small head and they fit snug, they are clear from noise and comfortable!Now, when I row, all I hear is the movie I am watching! Fantastic & affordable!
I was a little hesitant about getting an hdtv but the Toshiba worked great right out of the box and we have not had any trouble with it. Picture quality is very good and it has a lot of connectors for any type of input you would need.
I buy this toner for my company's Samsung ML-2551N. It's a great printer and this toner lasts a very long time. It does what it's supposed to.
This is a 4 Gig USB travel drive that is plug and play - it does not take too much time for the computer to see this drive, no time at all really.The biggest problem I have found with this drive, I have had for 2 months, is that when you upload something to it the windows projected time for completion is way off. I am not sure if this is a problem with the drive or just another windows issue.
I am extremely happy with my Bose, ideal for my bedroom. Its unusual quality for listening to music has changed the way I wake up in the morning. I can program to wake up either on a radio channel or with a cd. The music starts very low and gets louder ina very gradual way, so I do not have this feeling of sudden explosion which was ruining my wake up with my previous radio set.
The iRiver T10 is a great MP3 player. There is tons of space for my music, the sound is great, and the player doesn't "eat" batteries. The player syncs easily with Yahoo Launch.The only negative is that the arm band is a bit to big for my arm.
Nice Camera.....contrary to what it says in the spec sheets this camera does in fact have Zoom functionality built in. I was pleasantly suprised when it worked via the web. I have had some issues with the video streaming correctly via wireless forcing some users to change the refresh rate from pure motion to 3 second intervals which seemed to fix the issue but when I log on from a hardwired PC...the video part works flawlessly. Pan tilt range is fantastic...good Camera for the $$Panasonuic support was really really good...my issue had more to do with my Router than the camera--they were over the top patient and competent.
This is a great camera. I bought this camera based on the megapixel vs price and it turns out it's everything and more. I'm a novice when it comes to digital cameras, this was my first one and kodak makes it so easy to work. I bought the kodak docking station as well which helps recharge batteries and load the pics onto your computer with a touch of a button. This is a great camera for the money and I would recommend this to anyone looking to purchase a digital camera.
I purchased this product to repeat the signal of a non-Dlink brand access point. As you may know by now, this doesnt work and was not mentioned in any sales information I found from Dlink before I purchased.Also, their technical support staff was completely rude and out of line. This product is being returned. This is my first and LAST experience purchasing a Dlink product.
If it wasn't for the inexplicable auto-off feature, these would be a good product. The auto-off feature wouldn't even be that terrible if it wasn't for the fact that when the base shuts itself off the headphones blast static. This makes these headphones useless for listening to audio on a computer since if you let your play-list run out, or pause it for more than a minute, you will get an earful of loud static. The situation may be a little better for TV use, as long as you don't pause or have a quiet passage in a movie that lasts too long.The overall look and feel of the headphones are on the cheap side, but the audio quality (when not blasting static) is solid, if a little heavy on the bass. Of course that is subjective, but it sounded good to my ears, especially for wireless. Once you tune them in (yes, there is a tuner dial, like old school radios), there is no audible hiss or static while listening to music or audio. When the source is silent, there is only a faint background noise, of course followed very shortly by the aforementioned very loud static as the base shuts itself off.Keep in mind the base - which is plugged in - shuts itself off to conserve power, while the headphones - which are battery operated - require a switch to shut them off.Lots of potential, but crippled by a dumb "feature".
I picked this up after experimenting with reversed lens macro the old fashion way and just holding my lens on backwards. I also picked up the Nikon 50mm F1.8 since it has an aperture ring instead of trying to hold the little lever. The ring fits the camera well (took one or two times on and off to get it to go on nice) and I didn't realize at first that it would actually lock into the camera, but now that it's all worked in I feel pretty secure with the setup, it doesn't seem like it's going to fall off or anything.I've learned my flash likes to be at 1/64 power on manual to get well lit shots at F8 iso200, 1/100sec (obviously if I was outside on a bright day I'd probably have to play with the settings again, but I've been using it indoors), once you dial in your settings taking pictures is really quick, focusing isn't an issue once you get the hang of it unless you go to 1.8 or something, at F8 the DOF is decent to work with.My 50mm gives around 1:1 macro according to the included chart and works very well. When I need to go in closer the 35mm F1.8 goes a lot closer but requires using the aperture lever so your always just guessing where you are (and after a bit you get pretty used to that). Compared to an actual macro lens this thing is dirt cheap and gives a lot more flexibility since switching lenses switches the macro ratio. The only issue I have is my 35mm doesn't screw on as securely as any of my other lenses, but it is pretty light so I'm not too worried.
The device works, however, I am less than satisfied with it. There is a screeching noise I hear in the background as I accelerate, or decelerate while driving. I heard background feedback while the song is being played. It is sometimes unbearable and I can't even listen and enjoy the song I am playing. More often than not I find myself turning my Ipod off and trying to find something worthwhile on the radio. Also, there is a port for a USB in the device but I have been unable to figure out how this will play my music media files through my car's stereo. In hindsight I shouldn't have bought a FM adapter and spent more money on a device that connects directly to the ipod and AC port.
i would recommend this product, it is good, helps you get add ons for games, its easy just get the code, enter it and wha bamm points on your account!
I used this cable to link my new XPS 15 laptop with DELL 22&#34; LED.It works good as other expensive ones.
Very compact tuner/plug, but great recption, no static and I live in the Atlanta,GA. metro area. It charges my I-Pod quickly. Very simple to use.
I'm sorry, but this is a piece of crap. A very expensive piece of crap at that. I have had this for two weeks now and have only used it once. I can't get anything on it to work properly. First - the radio doesn't work with the pedometer, since the pedometer communicates with the headset via radio waves, that was a big disappointment. Second, the music manager they supply is rediculously terrible. It won't download MP3s!!! I kid you not. The MP3 player doesn't play MP3s. Nice. It is also supposed to play WMAs and it won't do that either. It is possible there is a way to do this, I just haven't figured it out yet. Other music managers, Windows Media, RealPlayer, don't work with it either. It also won't download WMA's onto the player. It will only play songs ripped from CDs. So I have to burn all my WMA that I downloaded (LEGALLY) onto a new CD and transfer them to the player. That is WAY to much trouble. The media manager is so crappy, its "Help" won't even open. I sat down this morning to gear the player up and try to put more music on it, and the player was discharged. I used it once. I apparently discharged it while I was trying for HOURS to download music onto it. I have 10 miles to run today, and it looks like I'll be heading out with my good ol' Rio. Which was wise investment of money.I give this two stars because, if I can ever get it to work properly it will have some neat features. BOOOOOO to Nike for creating such a hard to use product, and supplying it with SUCH terrible software. If you are thinking about buying this... Caveat Emptor.
This camera is amazing for its size. The face recognition works well and battery life is enough to get hundreds of shots before recharging.
I have a 2007 kia rio and this dash kit worked when I installed my stereo. I am pleased with it and give it 5 stars. No complaints
This product does what it is supposed to and is reliable as long as it is treated properly. It seems recommendable.
I bought this monitor in June. Within two weeks, the screen would go black after a few seconds of use. I decided to pursue the warranty route, instead of simply returning it to Amazon. The warranty card had invalid contact information. After some Googling, I was able to get what I needed from a web site. The warranty, which is only 90 DAYS, instructed me to repackage the monitor box within another box. $30 in shipping and 2-3 weeks later, I got my repaired monitor.So after all that, I was left with a working monitor. For the price and quality, I'm still happy with my purchase. Every so often I get some flickering in the corner, but it doesn't last. As other reviewers say, it is not a movie quality monitor, but it is fine for general use. Considering the price and size and the fact that they did honor the warranty, it still gets three stars.
I have an Intel Core 2 Quad Processor which can get quite toasty. This grease helps keep it cool to around 45 degrees Celsius.
The sound quality is decent but it's made for a childs size ear! it hurts if you wear it too long.
My computer had the Blue Screen Of Death and nothing that I tried worked. I gave up on the computer and took out the ata/ide hard drive hooked this baby up to it connected it to my desktop and there was all the contents of my laptop hard-drive. Worked for what it was needed for.
All the complaints about noise seem to be from 2006. I bought mine in December 2007 and have no problems. I screwed up while jumping back and forth between WD's confusing variety of models, and got the model formatted for a MAC. I simply had to reformat it for my PC. Works perfectly. I use the 1394a interface -- one review claimed that doesn't work. I've used to to perform weekly full backups of two PCs with no problem.
I bought this DVD player from Target. We used it on two trips and it stopped working halfway through the second one. I contacted the company via email and they told me for $80.00 I could send it to them and they would fix it or send a refurbished one. I paid over $200.00 for this piece of junk and I am not paying them more. There should be a warranty for at least a year. We have only had it since July of last year. I am very unhappy with this product and company. I will not be buying any more of their products and I suggest that you don't either!
i had a rio cali that was just great, so when it was lost, i decided to upgrade. the player is well designed and gives good sound. i threw out the headphones because i knew better from past experience. (i suggest the sony earbuds) but my apple powerbook didn't recognize the player or the software! this didn't happen with the cali. the webpage was of no use and it seems designed only for windows products. so, i burned a cd on my apple, downloaded on my pc and then transferred the music. laborious, but i was focused. in doing that, none of the songs were identified so i either must remember which song is "tune 3" or input the titles manually. so far, no crashes on the pc.one thing really stinks is the holster! i am not an armband person and the holster cannot be used for pants, belts or gym shorts. so, either use the band, hold it, put it in a pocket or try to scrounge the holster from a rio cali.but the sound is really great. and it is pretty easy to use.
TomTom is a European (Dutch) GPS system that's very new to the US market. I've been very impressed with how well it gets me around my home in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, it did have some problems locating my hotel recently in the northern Ft. Worth, Texas suburbs. Having used the Magellan system in Hertz rental cars, I'd have to say this is at least on-par with that system. You can download annual map updates (for a price) that'll theoretically solve problems with new & changing roads in the US. I would tend to agree with comments that the out-of-the-box documentation and registration instructions are confusing. Turns out you should ignore them anyway (as I discovered by calling TomTom customer support directly.) Since this system is new to the US, their US website isn't up and running yet - but I was able to purchase & download the John Cleese voice by using the UK website and paying in Euros with my credit card. What other GPS system lets you hear John Cleese tell you to "bear right, beaver left"? Hah!
For 75 bucks, I didn't expect anything nearly this musical. They're a bit bigger than expected (OK, so I didn't actually measure the actual inches beforehand), but that just makes them a bit bigger-sounding I guess. Rear-ported, solidly built, extremely musical, and they go loud without getting ugly. They're not Thiel or B&W (my other brands at home) but they're an amazing value. Buy.these.speakers.
The toner appears to be in perfect condition. The toner has not been placed into use as yet.
As you can see by my rating - - I consider the Cannon EF-S 17-85 lens an excellent general purpose lens that I am pleased to own. This image stabilized lens is a real asset for low light level and sports photography. The range, 17-85 mm, is good for a general purpose 'carry around' lens.
I got this Hard Drive to replace a WD 80GB that went bad in a clients Dell Optiplex 740 compact desktop (Since the original drive in it was probably well over 3 years old I'm not going to hold it against WD - Western Digital). What I would have done 3 months ago would have been to purchase a bigger drive (like say a 500GB)which would have been $45 dollars at Amazon, however due to the flood damages in Thialand's Hard drive factories which caused hard drives to sky rocket to anywhere between 2 to 3 times its pre september 2011 prices I just went ahead and purchased an exact replacement for the Dell Optiplex.I got the drive 2 to 7 days earlier than originally promised, replaced the failed drive with the new one, and restored a backup of the clients PC from my clients Windows Home Server (Version 1). Spent the next couple of hours updating security patches, drivers, and applications which during that time you could even barely hear the drive work (very quiet) unlike its predessor which was on the noisy side (Should have been my first clue).Overall, if your looking for a good hard drive and have to settle for 80GB like replacement due to the sky rocketing hard drive prices of the Thailand Floods then look no further, This hard drive will do the job!Client's PC Specs:Dell Optiplex 740AMD Athlon X2 2.6 HGZ processor6GB of PC5300 RAMNvidia Nforce 430 integrated 6150LE Graphic Card1GB Broadcom intergrated NIC80GB Western Digital Hard DriveWindows XP Professional SP2 (64 bit)20 inch Hasspree LCD 720p monitor
Great product, especially a clip. It has a shape of a hook and stays on your belt at all times.
Not the best, but certainly a great value for the price. Like all the previous reviews say, it's a little tinny and has a little hum when it's on. Every now and then it can't read a CD and you have to take the CD out and reinsert it. But I give it 4-stars because I would buy it again in a heartbeat for under $20.Amended July 05, 2009: I'd change the review to 2 stars if I could. The CD player just went kaput! It was fine while it lasted, but now I wish I would've spent the extra $20 more and gotten a Sony.
Well designed for my car anyway, and does a great job of clear reception from my iPod.
Film Stick and reader shipped on time.Works GREAT.Reader very compact.In some cases you will need a cable to use the reader.Does not come with cable.
I purchased two of these and, while the one is still working well, the cable i connected to my gaming PC has died within a month of purchase. For the price the cable is not worth returning, I'd rather just put my own together. The point of buying these was to save a little time; however it seems I was only 50% successful. I'd say your results are going to be hit or miss with TRIPP LITE.
I went from a 5 disc Kenwood, to this 100disc Pioneer! This is a great unit, andit's only about $159.00! It's quiet, itchanges discs very smoothly, and the(best)button, holds 20 of your favorite songs!I've had this unit about 10 months, and Ilove it! You will too!
the product was exactly what I wanted, but it came a week and a half late, and then I had to go to the post office and pay 20 cents to get it. Also, I now have no specific use for it as the time I wanted it for passed before it arrrived
These are nice compression-fit battery lugs. They look and perform well on cleaning up poor connection problems that can cause numerous "intermittent" electrical problems.
I bought this projector new about 2 years ago and absolutely adore it. The picture is excellent and it's light and compact. Haven't had a single problem with it yet. 5/5 Highly recommended!
I am glad that these monitor covers for Nikon d80 are available. Helps me take good care of my camera.I recommend that Nikon SLR owners buy at least one extra monitor cover for their d80, d200, d300 or whatever they own. Jantje Ninos
I use this flash as a "flash booster" with my 12x Sony DSC-H2 (no hot shoe). When you need to extend the flash for those telephoto shots this unit is a great performer at a very reasonable price. I would prefer that it included a stand-alone base but I still recommend the purchase.
I purchased these headphones in order to listen to podcasts at the gym. On the whole, I'm fairly pleased with them.Pros:-Inexpensive-Comfortable fit-Cord is good length-A couple of weeks have passed, and the headphones have not been affected by sweat-Construction is not particularly cheap feeling-They stay in place while jogging and lying on bench. They do sometimes feel like they're going to slip, but so far, they haven't.Cons:-Volume isn't as loud as I'd like. Even on max, the headphones have a hard time competing with the music played over the loudspeakers at the gym.-The ear pieces are angled with respect to the headband, which means that they don't grip my ears as much as parallel ear pieces do. The sound would be louder if the earpieces were tighter against my ears.
I wanted this for my handheld dev. and it works great. I wonder why anyone would want to pay what other brands sell theirs for.
I received and installed this card yesterday. It was not recognized by Windows 2000. Neither was the driver included on the CD. Sabrent's site didn't have any driver for the card, either, but did have a wonderful FAQ link about it... Well, I'm assuming that it was wonderful, since the URL was broke. I'm giving them a chance to respond before I send it back.
This camera took really great pictures! I took it on vacation over the summer and we took pictures at all times of the day. I have an amazing night shot that turned out 100 times better than I thought it would. If you're looking for an affordable camera that takes great pictures, look no further.
For all those people who are concerned about space restrictions and want a powerhouse computer that will not need a large footprint, the Mac Mini is the perfect solution. Packing a boatload of power into a computer yay bigger than a coaster, there is no better power/space combination in the entire computing world!For all the Windows users who don't want to make the switch to the Mac, with the newest Mac OS you will not look back once you get used to the ways that Apple does things the way they are SUPPOSED to be done.As per usual Apple, the design of the Mac Mini is perfect, and it's so quiet that your own heartbeat will no doubt be louder than this quiet monster.If you need a solid family computer that will allow you to surf the net, work with spreadsheets, check e-mail, or just do 99% of the things that you would like to be doing (I don't say 100% because it's not a gaming machine), pick up a Mac Mini for your home office, kitchen, ANYWHERE and you will NOT be disappointed!!***** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
For sound reproduction this card is wonderful, when it works. However, with some of the "older" games (think Fable, GTA SA) the card produces screeches, pops, hisses, and hick-ups. There are many threads about this on Creative's website. Another issue I have with the card is that (espcially in Quake 4 and Doom) the Crystalizer distorts sounds to the point where they do not sound as intended. I know that a lot of games today utilize 22.1 kHz sampling (instead of 44.1 kHz most of us are used to when listening to mp3s). Considering how much compressed game sounds are distorted by the Crystalizer at this sampling frequency, one wonders about the capability of Crystalizer to "up-master" compressed music files.My biggest gripe with the card, however, is that it is absolutely terrible for recording. I tried running a drum machine, a synth, and a guitar pre-amp through the card's "Line In" and what I heard through my monitors sounded like it was coming from under a blanket. Ok, the card was not intended as an audio interface, I accept. However, why does ASIO performance have to be so poor. Reason and Absynth stutter, Live screeches and has to have its latency set to 50ms for it to work correctly. This is simply unacceptable for card marketed as a gaming card with robust "audio creation" capability.I really wanted to like this card, but for the price and selective compatability with games this card is simply not worth it. If you are a musician who likes to play games, and is wondering whether you should get this card so you can have all-in-one solution for your gaming and audio creation needs, think twice before putting down the hard earned cash. After being frustrated with X-Fi's grievances, I went out and got myself M-Audio Revolution 7.1. Its a much better multi-purpose card without the hassle, frustration, and lame drivers.
PROS:I'm always shocked to see how expensive this scanner is. I've had mine for five years already - purchased in December of 2006! i can't believe these aren't $50 a pop now and made obsolete by new technology, but alas. I actually think the price has gone UP, as I paid $580 on ebay. Maybe I got a great deal. In any event...I remember when I performed my first scan, I was shocked at how fast this little machine is. It really rips 'em through. The OCR software is excellent as well. The job registration tool is good enough - I was able to program the 3 buttons to be 1: black and white fast scan to a .pdf in my documents folder, 2: color fast scan to .pdf in my documents and 3: a color slow photo-quality scan to .jpg in my pictures. These presets pretty much cover everything I want. I recently was able to enhance the whole process by adding kumosync - a tool that then synchronizes anything I scan to google docs. With this combination, it's super convenient. I can scan things quickly at home before leaving for work, and then access them online if anything is needed while I'm in the office. Another big plus: the default file naming convention is a sequential time stamp, which I really like.CONS:The biggest downside to this machine is that I had to buy the replacement roller set (about $50) once. I started having problems with the machine not grabbing papers reliably or grabbing several at once. I was surprised but happy to see the replacement rollers fixed it. Now, however - just about a year into them - I am close to needing to do it again. The reason this isn't a strong complaint, though, is that I attribute the issue to misuse. In both cases, the roller issue started after I tried to get away with jamming something far too massive in there. I forget what it was the first time, but most recently it was my passport with the extra 52-page insert. Aint gonna happen. It ALMOST worked too - my wife's standard one was able to scan. Once you abuse it like that, though, the roller issue somehow comes up.I had a Mac for a brief period, and I was not able to get it to work there, which was a bit disappointing.One enhancement I wish I could recommend would be... while the sequential time stamp file naming is definitely my top choice for anything automated, it would be great if it were possible to set it - perhaps on just one of the buttons - to prompt for a file name. Ideally I'd have it start the name with the date/time, let me fill in a quick name, and then add the default extension. Alternatively, it would be great if it could autosuggest a name based on the OCR read. Ideally those would all be options. I'd love it if it would scan, OCR, then favor the topmost, centered, and/or larger text and come up with a title from that. I'd likely use that for an automated setting, then have a second button to prompt me for more critical documents. Using google docs to index the OCR-detected content of pdf files has worked quite well, but being able to firm-up the title would make it even easier to search through them.
I purchased this item because the 1 gig Memory stick was not yet available. (I also purchased the 1 gig) It holds a lot, even when using video and still shots on the same card. I am very happy with it. I looked around and Amazon had the best prices for both the 256 and the 1 gig.
I had my 1st set of 15's installed into my 94 Caddy Seville and boy did heads turn.... I've gotten pulled over atleast 8 - 10 times thanx to these subs! Some of the younger cops let me go once they hear the system, they like it! So 3 Disturbing the Peace tickets later (From the Grumpier Much-Older Policemen)..I decided to go back to GoodDeals18 (I bought my 1st set with them) and buy 2 MORE 15's! I'm gonna crack the pavement...I've also traded my Seville in for an 02 Cadillac Escalade....AWWWW SNAP!!!!!2 Channel 4000 Watt Bridgeable MOSFET AmplifierThis is the amp I have... 2 to be exact. 1 for each pair of subs!!!!! Dont 4 get Caps!!!-Dean in Denver,CO-
I needed a large bag for meetings and after much shopping bought this one.Pros: Large, unique and sharp looking, seems to be of good quality leatherCons: Shoulder strap indeed seems to have issues as many others have stated. Would be great if there were some protection on the bottom of the bag.Other: Not a pro or con but the bag is almost a milk chocolate color. Still very nice.Overall- Extremely nice bag for the price.
A great headphone for this value. The headband is a bit tight at the beginning but will becomes comfortable a few weeks after you start using it. My only complain is the included microphone is a bit too noisy. Please note that they are no longer include the bias supply so for those people that need it, you will have to get it from Koss directly.
As a Jazz Guitarist for the past 45 years, I thought I had a good handle on what quality equipment meant to live performances. Unfortunately, I never paid much attention to instrument, speaker, or microphone cables, and what a mistake that has been. I recently changed all my cords (the vast majority of which are now Planet Waves), and the difference is astonding. Clarity, crispness, and no distortion are now the rule of the day. Quality cables enhance a quality performance. Amazon's pricing is excellent.
Have been using the Sigma 15mm Fisheye for some weeks on a 5Dii and have taken about 1.000 shots with it. The short story: its a great lens that has lots to offer for anyone who like wide angle shots. Colors and flare resistence is tops. Centre sharpness is very good even wide open, while corners tend to be soft and suffer CA unless it is stopped down.Fisheye lenses have a mixed reputation, which is a shame as they are some of the most versitile lenses around. Some of the bad reputation comes from the fact that some people think all fisheyes are "round". However, the Sigma 15mm is diagonal fisheye, and fills the picture across the entire sensor.But why a fisheye at all? Three main reasons;1) its wider than a standard lens (so 15mm fisheye is much wider than a 14mm standard lens)2) by not correcting the light (as much as a traditional lens), the fisheye should have less flare and2) better - even spectacular - colors.And when it comes to flare resistance the Sigma 15mm shines. Colors are also great, but fisheye lenses can be very tricky for the camera's light meter. So with my 5Dii I often shoot @ f/-2/3 to f/-1 to compensate for overexposure at bright daylight.Some people complain that the Sigma may hunt at low light, but I do not find it more difficult to use than most other lenses - actually I find it quite good. It has worked fine from early morning, over heavy rain to dark night.Versatile? You bet! The important aspect of shooting a fisheye is to use the focal plane very actively in your shots. There is a dramatic shift in the look and feel of a shot depending on the tilt to the horizon and where in the picture plane your objects are.Also, as long as you shoot "rounded" objects such as people, a fisheye often works better than a traditional wide lens like the Canon 14L. On the other hand its not very good at buildings unless you use software to correct.Finally, the ability to use software to straighten out the curved lines makes fisheye lenses more versitile than ever.For me the Sigma has been a hit. My impression from reading reviews etc. on the net is that there is no significant difference between the Sigma and the Canon, so get whichever is the cheapest where you live (that's what I did).[Please disregard the previous review about vignetting. This lens has almost none even on a full frame. The user just forgot to take of the entire lens cap before shooting...]
This cable has served me well for 2 years now, and with a silver core, O2 free copper, double shielding, machined ends, 24K gold plated ends, silver soldered, etc., what more could you want in a component video cable in this price range?It's a far better value than M _ _ $ _ _ R.
This system offers a fairly well rounded package for those looking for an all in one unit that offers DVD, CD, DVD-R, and Radio options. Setup will be simple for some, however cable customers may find a trip to Radio Shack necessary to make the appropriate connections. The particular instructions I needed were not provided in the documentation, & required some technical assistance from my local cable company. Sound quality is good, although bass is very "boomy" unless you make manual adjustments to the EQ system. Like many units that burn DVD's, this unit is fan cooled, and it runs constantly, even if you're just playing a CD. Do not expect the sound quality to match separate components...this unit simply can't do that, however this system is quite listenable. Like many similar units, midrange is lacking. The DVD recorder works very well & it's performance shines. Panasonic has obviously done their homework, and this DVD-R doesn't have any of the annoying glitches & problems that the other brands seemed to be plagued with. For $400, this unit is a very fair value.
I got this in July....and it looked great out of the box. Since then the pix has started to develop rolling purple lines....the lines are getting worse...and they persist when the tv input is turned off. Maybe I just got a lemon.
I bought this product for two reasons: 1. necessity. I needed a voice recorder to record my interviews for my Undergraduate Thesis. 2. It was the cheapest one that had everything I needed (namely a USB connection) and looked decent enough.I am pleasently surprised at how well this has worked. It takes two AAA batteries to run it. I put in the two batteries that came with the recorder and went to do my first interviews. I'm now 11 interviews in (each being somewhere between 1/2 hour and 1.25 hours) and still on the same batteries!!! And it doesn't look like I'm going to replace them any time soon either. The sound quality is incredible as well. I've been recording on High Quality and have had no problem understanding the recordings later even when the interviewee was mumbling and stuttering. It does a pretty good job of cutting out background noise too. The program that comes with it is very easy to work, which makes for an easier time transcribing.Overall it was quite a deal considering the price (about $[...]) I certainly recommend this product, it's well worth it.
Like many others, my iLive performed flawlessly for the first 5 or 6 uses, then came the random pausing/playing. My question to everyone is this: What model of iPod are you using? Mine is a Classic (6th Gen, 2nd Rev). I'm wondering if this issue is related to a specific iPod model or if this is just really a POS device.One reviewer (Venkat) mentioned that the pausing issue occurred while in the doc *and* while plugged into the Aux port. I don't quite see how this would happen, since the iLive has no play control over any device via the Aux port (it's essentially just a pair of external speakers at this point). Anyone else experiencing this problem?
I bought this printer about 4 1/2 years ago. It has always been able to provide me with high-quality prints.I read some reviews here 4 1/2 years ago, one of the reasons I bought it.I also read some of the more recent reviews here, which is the reason I am writing a review.1. When I bought it I knew I should be using the Epson high quality paper, which will make a glossy print. That's what I wanted and that is what I got. Some of the more recent reviewers must be using other paper. When I used other paper, which others had given me, for example, the print quality ranged from dreadful to poor. That is what I expected, and what I got.2. The paper has never jammed for me in 4 1/2 years.3. The ink is expensive, but the prints don't seem to be fading at all, and still look great.4. Although I could get cheaper prints at the camera shop or drug store, etc., the convenience of not having to drive anywhere to get them is worth something, too. I also found that even when I used the same printer at a retailer, the colors were not always balanced from one day to the next. I don't have that problem with my R800.5. I have only had to run the cleaning utility about twice a year. This is because I frequently do not use the printer for a month or more, and then I use it a lot (meaning between 10-100 pictures).6. But I am going digital. Rather than print everything, I bought an ASUS eee901 notebook. Instead of carrying prints of everything, I now have everything on the notebook. Sure, sometimes I still want some prints, but I don't always have to have a print of every picture I take.7. On my new PC with VISTA, Epson could have done a better job of explaining that the "firewire" feature no longer works in VISTA. However, the USB connection does work. If I had known that it would have saved me about 90 minutes of frustration trying to get the firewire connection to work. As soon as I switched to a USB cable, VISTA installed the new drivers, and all was well.
Better to purchase points then leaving my credit card on my xbox account.Have heard too many stories related to credit card #s being stolen off them.Wish the currency for Xbox was just dollars. The points system is just uneeded and tedious
I am happy with my purchase of the mstand. It looks like its apart of my macbook pro! It also makes my desk area looks clean and neat. ( I hate wires) But there is one small problem. On the left side the foot is raised or shorter by maybe a 1mm.. so it bumps side to side a little bit.. Fix. I put one of my business cards under there and wala.. Solid as a brick.
The Sony HT-7000DH HDMI Capable Component Home Theater System could have been the perfect low priced HDMI capable receiver. I got this unit for review in July 2006 from Circuit City. First, the positives, the receiver and DVD unit accompanied with this package look very polished and fit well into a hifi component based system. The setup is pretty straightforward and there are enough configuration options to keep an audio geek satisifed for at least a little while. The auto speaker placement calibration feature is great and works as advertised. The powered subwoofer produces deep punchy bass.The negatives are that the speakers don't look all that nice and Sony could have done a better styling job on these babies. The programmable remote does not control my Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD cable box. Finally, a major setup issue that I experienced was with the HDMI switching capability... apparently this device does not intercept the HDMI audio and works simply as a passthrough mechanism sending the HDMI audio/video to the TV directly... if you want digital audio you MUST run optical and/or coax digital cables from each HDMI connected component (TV and DVD) back to the receiver. I'm not sure if this is a limitation of HDMI technology in general but it would seem that if the HDMI audio signal is already going into the receiver why bother having to feed it in again via another input route... perhaps its Sonys way of selling more cables. Also, even though this unit supports assignable component video inputs they don't appear to work when an HDMI input is attached with the same "name", ie, DVD-in or Video2-in... more experimenting will confirm this. So far, what this means is that I can not have an XBox connected via component while I have a cable/sat box and a DVD connected via HDMI. Finally, the lack of an on screen menu seems absurd... since the receiver is connected to the television why can't the receiver output information to the TV about the currently selected mode... for example, AM/FM/XM radio channel, volume, audio effect mode, etc.All in all, 3 out of 5 stars... the ability to use a component video device (Xbox) while HDMI was connected would've made this a 4 out of 5, and the addition of an on screen menu and HDMI audio intercept would've made this a 5 out of 5.
I went from a standard laptop case from IBM to this backpack and I couldn't be happier. My T20 fits fine in the padded slot for the laptop and I still have lots of room for accessories and books, etc. It is also so much more convienient to carry around on the train to work than the bulky IBM case. Good construction and pretty good looking too!
I researched 26" LCD HDTVs extensively. I wanted an excellent picture, DVD, VCR and computer hook ups. Consumers Report gave the 2006 model of this TV it's highest rating. HLMI connections are essential for the very best HD. Other connections include S, PC, and Component. This HDTV has it all plus a detailed easy to follow manual.I have Direct TV satellite service and use thier remote to control the set. I am familiar with it and channel numbers stayed the same.One minor negative the HLMI and PC connection faces down so you have to tilt the set to plug in.I was surprised that regular TV programing is excellent.
first of all, I should mention that this is my first mp3 player, so I don't have anything else to compare this one to, but overall I have been very satisfied with this little player. Was easy to download songs into it and playing them has been easy as well. only two little things I didn't like. 1. the earphones do not fit me very well, so I had to use another pair from an old walkman 2. I find it very difficult to switch from listening to the radio to playing downloaded songs. seems like I have to go through a bunch of steps to switch from one mode to the other, but I don't have to switch often enough for it to be a real problem.for the money, I would say that this is a decent player, especially for a first time user like me.
It's hard to get excited about a photo conductor unit but it came well packaged and does the job :)
I purchased two of these units when I was looking for an inexpensive player for my iPods. One of the units quit working within days of use. The other unit has been working solidly for two years and counting. The unit that is still working sits in our kitchen window and has been splashed with water, food, grease, dish soap...you name it. It still works fine. The sound output is strong, but of course it's not up to the standards of Bose or other high-end speakers. Then again, why would it be? it's not competing with those brands.I am definitely disappointed with the remote control because it has never worked, but it's not a big deal because the remote wasn't my reason for purchasing this product. I don't know that I'd buy this product again, but for what it is, it is a decent value.
I bought this camera because I needed something that would fit in my shirt pocket when I was hiking in the wilderness. Needed good megapixels and big zoom which this has. Almost perfect because it is necessary to work off the LCD screen rather than a view finder which I find challenging in the sunlight. The pictures I have taken so far have been most satisfying. Caught pictures of a herd of Big Horn sheep in motion using the zoom which have turned out most satisfactorily.
this was just as the desciption and the memory foam is really good. Great for my 12" powerbook and very, very compact. It even has straps to hold the laptop in place and a cooling strip inside to lift the back of your laptop up when using it in the case. Very good product!!!
Bought the SX-5000U2 to allow my wife to use my HP PSC2110 all in one from her Powerbook over our network. The product descriptions I read on various sites talked about it being compatible with all in ones. I had to return it because I went through the set-up process fine until reaching the last step where you connect to the device. It just would not connect, double-checked all the connections and everything, had my firewall disabled, no dice. Uninstalled and reinstalled, same problem.At that point I discovered that Silex does not have a toll-free support line - only a toll number (absurd given the average wait times on those things, wouldn't you say?) or e-mail. While searching the net to see if anyone else had this problem, I came across a compatibility listing (http://www.silexamerica.com/us/support/printserver/pricomsx5000u2.html) and was shocked at how VERY short it was - there were only a handful of HPs on there (no PSC 2110 of course). The USB ports also felt cheap and flimsy to me.Even though there was nothing wrong with my PSC 2110, I decided to get a network capable model. Between the inadequate support and very limited compatibility, I would recommend people avoid this product.
The "Slug" (the affectionate name for the NSLU2) is a small wonder in the world of Linux "PCs". As a dedicated Win32 guy, I was looking for a small PC to replace the power-hogging IBM M-Pro that I used successfully over the last year as a Firefly media server.When I read about the micro-Linux implementations for the Slug, I got pretty excited... and with good reason. If you fancy yourself as PC literate, it's a super-simple process to install "Unslung 6.10-b" or Debian Linux on this machine, alongside the Linksys firmware. This gives you a fully functional network storage link _and_ a fully functional tiny Unix PC that can run a webserver, or a media server like Firefly. Rmember, the poor thing only has 32mb of RAM, so it's not going to run Photoshop... but as a utility box for server-side apps, it's a miracle!It's amazing the first time you telnet into the modified Slug and see a Unix/Linux shell prompt. And wow, Firefly 1696-svn runs like a charm and, in my environment, serves up 6,800 320kb MP3s and FLAC files. It also transcodes FLAC seamlessly to 44.1khz WAV for playback on my Roku Soundbridges...Super good bargain for anyone who needs a network disk server, and an even better deal for anyone with solid computer skills who needs a web or media server. I hear it's been discontinued, so buy one today before they are all gone!!! -ds
A nice little TV to start, but had problems with DC operation (wouldn't come on sometimes). Quit working after first year, requiring $183.00 to repair.
This book was a good read for work breaks, short chapters. It seemed a little too much like Sex and the City, the character's name was also Karrie. It was an OK read, and it made me glad I hadn't dated guys like that, but I didn't think it was anything fantastic. It did have a very heartwarming line about her stepfather though.
I bought this camera thinking that Sony would have improved on the success of their DCR-SR100. The SR60 is a nice camera that is just as compact than the SR100, it weighs less than the SR100 and is still very managable. I love the automatic lens cover and the menu is very easy to use. I hear a lot of people complain about the menu setup, but for me (a point-and-shoot home movie person who almost always relies on automatic mode) it was fine.It gave GREAT looking outdoor video but I wasn't too hot on the indoor quality; the picture came out a little too blue when an area was lit by overhead lights. When the lighting became even more dim, the picture became very grainy. I'm not saying that the picture was not usable; but for the cost of the camera ($600), I expected a little more.Like i said earlier, the picture outdoors was very good, everything appeared clear and all the colors appeared correct. I used the camera in several action shot opprotunities and the focus appeared fast enough for me and never gave a blurry image.The format of the camera (HDD) is awesome. I simply connect the camera, via USB2, to my computer and it detects it as a hard drive. From there its just drag and drop and you're all done. It takes a matter of minutes to tranfer the information, way better than the real time transfering from miniDV tapes. With its 30gb Hard drive, almost 7.5 hours of video, that's 15 miniDVD's. The Hard drive is just more convenient than other formats.I used the included software and it was very easy to use. One bad thing I didn't like was the software showed the file name on the screen throughout the entire DVD. I could not figure out how to remove it and when I contacted Sony, they said you can not remove it. If you use the direct DVD burn function (burns directly from the camcorder's hard drive), then it creates the video without the name. The direct DVD burn function is great for the making video from the camcorder's hard drive, but if you already tranferred video to your computer's hard drive, then your forced to use Sony's software (or preferrably another 3rd party program).I was overall pleased with the camera except for its indoor performance and since that is the majority of my video, I returned it and opted for the SR100, which I find to perform better indoors but at a higher price. I would have liked to have upgraded to the SR1 but I couldn't afford its $1500 price tag and I wasn't sure if the HDTV would survive its upcoming war with Blu-ray or EDTV.If asked if I would recommend this camera, I would still say yes but give my experiences with the indoor quality. If one could look past that, then I would also advise to consider the SR80 instead, it appears to be the same camcorder but with a larger (60 gb) hard drive. During this Holiday season, I've seen the SR80 go for only $100 more than the SR60, not too bad for those really long extended trips.Hope this helps
Saved over twenty dollars buying through Amazon ! Delivery was on time and the case is new and in perfect condition.
In my opinion, Palm shoudnt have messed with the 3e, I liked the old styling better, but the functionality is still there. The M100 is a great product overall. The user interface is easy enough to learn in a few minutes, but not dumbed down so experienced users would find it fustrating. The included software is wonderful, and free third-party add-on software is plentiful and easy to install.Like Its IIIe Predecessor, the M100 dissapointigly lacks an expansion slot, however, the 2 megs of memory proved more than enough for me. If you feel you would need more memory, I would suggest the Vx, however, its larger capacity is a larger Hit to the wallet. In my opinion the M100 is a the perfect trade off between affordability and capacity.
Since people tend to only write in when they have bad experiences, I'll write about my good ones. I own a Pioneer 116 which I purchased for ... OEM. That was such a great drive for me, I thought I'd order this kit for a little less and get the MPEG2 decoder card. It really works nice for me. There are not drivers for Windows 2000, but I still got it to work, and the Pioneer 115 DVD-ROM which ships with it is really a great drive. It perfectly mimics my 116, which is supposed to be a better unit. I don't konw what those other guys were talking about when they had a hard time. I'm guessing they don't know much about computers. If you know anything, you shouldn't have a problem getting some hardware to run.
This thing is great, and is less than half the price of a bag that Sony was selling with my camcorder. Fits my DCR-SR300 perfectly with all its accessories. Save yourself a few bucks and go with Samsonite.
I needed a mobile bag that would fit my Canon 40D, 28-135 EOS lens, and 70-300 EOS lens as well. I also happen to carry 5 filters, although the supplied filter slots do not fit my 72mm filters, so for the time being they are unused. I would rather have seen larger slots and fewer if necessary to accommodate my larger filters. There is also room for my Hoya Close-up lens kit and still room to spare for another lens or two.I carry the wires and clean-up kit in the front pocket, and the top pocket carries my battery charger and Canon 800IS along with it's battery charger and Joby Gorillapod.I find the bag easy and comfortable to carry over the neck or just slung on a shoulder.The "sling" ability makes for an easy cleaning session when sitting down with the bag on your lap, and an accessible camera for those times when you need that crucial shot in a hurry before it's gone.I think the 100 may have been too small, but the 300 would have been to bulky to serve my purpose as a grabn' go camera bag.Negative:The Rain cover which is tucked in the base of the bag was faulted due to an inch of the "raincoat" that was not stitched in the seam to create a complete cover... however, this is something that can be remedied with little effort.
I bought these for my iPod hoping to get good sound quality and a comfortable fit while running. I wasn't disappointed with either. I've run with Sony Walkmans for years and wish I would have upgraded to these headphones a long time ago.
I bought these speakers thinking that the bad reviews were probably just that--bad reviews. Unfortunately they turned out to be spot on. There is way too much muddy sounding bass produced by the subwoofer, and there is no way to reduce it except by using an equalizer such as through Itunes. And the satellite speakers, besides sounding tinny, produced very little sound. With everything turned to max that could be maxed, the volume was moderate--forget about cranking it up a bit for a song that you like. In this case you really do get what you pay for.
Seems to work well so far...extends the range of wifi to my laptop. The adapter is larger than the pictures. It seems rather fragile, that it would bend or be damaged if the laptop is not on a flat surface.
No problems with the CD player or delivery (delivered very quickly). Sound quality is great.
I didn't buy this from Amazon, however I do own the product and have been using it for about 2 years now with no problems. I have a Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Xbox, and PS2 connected to it and just press one button to switch between all four. There are people that complain about having to get up to change in between systems, but then again that's typical when everyone is stuck to the couch and unless there's a remote involved they won't be able to use it; it's safe to say they don't own the Wii. This really simplified the my gaming needs and it even works with my TiVo, DVD Player, and Projector.
This adapter is the only one available for the HD1 and while it does a good job of protecting the 1st lense with whichever 49 mm one you attach, there is a problem when you use the flash for pictures of things within 10 feet. There will be a dark semicircle on the bottom of your pictures where the flash was blocked by the adapter. I've gotten around this by using the adapter with attached lens and lens cap and having that attached to the string on the camera. whenever I need to take a picture with the flash of something up close (within 10 feet) I pop off the whole setup and take the picture as if the entire piece was a giant lens cap for the regular camera. Hope that helps.
I have owned an Olympus C70 now for a couple of months, I have taken over 1500 photos with it. I "upgraded" from a Sony Cybershot DSC P73 (4megapixel). I have a large collection of Olympus OM SLR film cameras/lenses, and was interested in getting back into the Olympus family.When it actually manages to focus the Olympus C70 produces absolutely fantastic images, but in normal family photographing it rarely manages to focus, or it underexposes severely when using the flash, or it spends ages trying to focus. What is the point of a camera that cannot focus on a human face in anything but direct sunlight? Why is there an AF illuminator that makes absolutely NO difference to the ability of this camera to focus? The Sony cybershot beat this olympus camera, it focused nearly instantly every time. I never lost a photo due to bad focus or the flash exposures being badly underexposed. With the C70 I spend so much time trying to work with the focus limitations that I have begun to hate using it. It's just not possible to use this camera to take quick family photos, by the time you mess around getting it to focus that magic moment is gone forever!At first I though it was a bad camera, I exchanged it for another, if anything this new one is even worse. Perhaps it is my technique that is at fault, Olympus say that it uses contrast to judge focus, that's great, but it appears that a human face does not have enough "contrast" to get this camera to focus in anything but direct sunlight. Often it will focus on some high contrast object in the background, or if I have it in spot focus mode it will refuse to focus on my childs face. Olympus customer support said that one workaround is to compose your picture by focusing on a similarly distant object, lock the focus and then reframe the picture on to your subject. Sounds great in theory but in reality for shooting shots of people that move this is really a pain in the neck. And in my experience I have often been faced with trying to find a suitable high contrast object to focus on. There is a manual focus mode, that works very well, and I often have to resort to this, but it's interesting that the much cheaper Sony that I had before did not need this option and focussed perfectly every time in every situation.There is an option to allow full time autofocus, this supposedly allows the camera to keep focus even when the button is not pressed. This option is very much an annoying waste of time. You can point the camera at something, this continuous autofocus will then get it into focus all by itself, great!! Then you press the button to take the shot and the camera has another go at autofocussng and you end up in the same position as above. And it seems strange to me that the continuous focus, often gets focus where the actual Auto focus it tries to do when taking a photo cannot? This option must have been added for marketting purposes.The image quality when it manages to get focus is nothing short of stunning, I love opening an image in Photo shop and just zooming in, the details seem to go for every and are pin sharp. The noise levels of this camera are excellant, you can take a photo of a blue sky and not see any visible noise! You can take a photo of a face and zoom in until you can see every single little hair! It's really an amazing image quality. If it would focus then this camera would be perfect.Oh and a word or warning, be "very" careful with that expensive bit of plastic and aluminium, I phoned the local olympus repair centera and was told that if you so much as scratch the camera, olympus can and sometimes does void your warranty. At least this is what I was told on the phone, not sure how legal that is in Australia.In summary, If you want to take still life photos and can live with an autofocus that is useless for low contrast objects, this camera's image quality is unbelievable. For family snaphots, it's the pits.
This headphone splitter works. Beyond that, I don't really know what more can be said. It's cheap, too, which is nice. All around good headphone splitter, if you ask me.
I ordered it. I got it ON TIME, and I got it for a good price! What more can you ask for? Too bad Dell can't do that.
Very good paper makes our digital photos come alive. Package arrived in good shape and shipping was lightning fast. Price paid was well worth it.
I bought this in hopes to have an XM radio/mp3 player to listen to while running. Here are the things I dislike about this unit:#1: Live XM only works while the unit is plugged into the base with the antenna attached.#2: You can only use 50% (500 megs) of the 1 gigabyte total storage for mp3's.#3: The user interface is terrible and unintuitive.
I always felt like I couldn't take good photos, but with this camera, the pictures take themselves! It's like magic! They all look great! It's compact, lightweight and pretty easy to use.
For the price, the Panasonic 2400 is worth it, that is, if you have no special reception needs. The AM/FM sensitivity is fair and adequate, not great. Separation of stations is only fair so if you have a lot of competing AM stations you may not like this radio and may want to buy, for seventy dollars more, the Grundig S350. But if your AM station is strong and doesn't have interference, you'll probably be happy with the 2400. Its best feature is its speaker, three inches big and superior to the speaker on my 79-dollar Sony SW35. For someone who is a bit of a fanatic about radios like myself, I cannot recommend the 2400. With its weak separation, I just cannot warm up to it. I would rather spend more money on the aforementioned Grundig S35. But at the 35-dollar price point, I think the best radio, featuring digital reception and presets, would be the Sony ICF-M410V. You'll have to pay another fifteen for the AC adaptor, for a total of fifty bucks, but it's well worth it for an "every day" radio.
Have a keyboard I use for live performances. Needed a power amp to drive my traveling speaker systems. The AudioSource 5.3 Amplifier filled the bill exactly. The 250-Watt capability drives my speakers adequately in a "club room" type setting. It is reasonably priced and has operated without and problems since its purchase. My only criticism is that the listings of AudioSource amplifiers in Amazon do not make it immediately clear whether a unit is one-channel (MONO) or two-channel (STEREO).
This is a junky little device. Batteries don't last very long and it is ugly. I would not want to buy this in the future...you can get IR universal remotes that do the trick much better.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The PNY 64MB SmartMedia Flash Memory Card, like most 64MB cards, will store on average 71 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 53 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 32 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 25 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 20 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
Though the Amazon product description for this printer lists compatibility with OS X, be aware that according to Epson tech support, that compatibility is limited to OS X version 1.0 only. It will not work with any subsequent version (as this is being written the current OS X version is 10.4.9). Again according to Epson tech support, there are no plans to offer a printer driver for any OS X version beyond ver. 1.0.
battery life is great , and the SD card extention is nice you can add a 2GB card no problem.
Why is there never the ability to give ZERO stars?I was planning to use this 'thing' to plug one pair of ear buds into my ipad and mac at the same time. It works, somewhat, however one side when plugged into an audio source creates a kind of annoying buzz. I contacted the company and received prompt and friendly service promising to get a replacement to me, from two separate company reps...but 2-3 weeks later they have gone quiet on me. And no replacement.I guess business is so good that no one has to worry about after sales service. Guess we'll never know if I was going to be their next big customer. Disappointing.
the canon powershot sd 1000 is a great camera. i like the non scrath screen,your able to zoom in and see so much detail. Very conpact easy to use. takes good video. and is mac friendly.
I bought this item from BuyNow Incorporated for my old hard drive to use with my new Compaq Presario (running Vista), and it did not work, however seller was most responsive, and provided a full refund. When I say it did not work, I mean it identified itself as a new external storage device, but then went through a 20 minute examination of itself, and then failed to open. The same happened when I hooked it up to another computer running XP. As proof that the problem was the AcomData enclosure and not my old hard drive, I then bought an I/O Magic USB 2.0 Enclosure, and THAT works like a charm. Maybe I just got a "bad apple", but I am just stating my experience.
This disk drives works great. Still have a old floppy disks that I want to be able to read to find out what's on them. Easy plug and play.
I am using the xps-104 as an upgrade midrange speaker in a 3-way speaker cabinet. It fits perfectly into the 4&#34; diameter cutout that was there. For a crossover, I am using a 10mfd capacitor. I wanted midrange speaker with as high a db rating as possible. This one was 92db. I could not find one higher than that. It sounds good in harmony with my new tweeter.
Not much to say about it. It works on the Kenwood KNA-RC300. It is completely made out of plastic and does feel kind of cheap.
Very pleased. I am impressed with how long the batteries last when charged. My son uses the batteries for his XBOX 360 remote and I was tired of buying batteries all the time. This Sony battery recharger has saved me money and time. It comes with 4 batteries, so when the batteries in the remote run down, he has a spare ready to go!
After waiting over 10 days for Toshiba to replace the OEM AC adapter, we got impatient and bought the Targus APM10US Universal AC/DC Adapter, which has been powering our Toshiba Tablet PC (model R15-S822) successfully from the time we plugged it in using the #6 tip. The adapter also recharges the battery fully too. So far so good, and we are able to use our computer while we await the OEM adapter from Toshiba. Yes, we did read the reviews here, before we bought it. However, Toshiba does advertise Targus adapters on its website and sells them too. So that's why we went ahead and bought it.
Just picked this up and set up already. I like it, but 2 major things.1) If your pointer pad is way up in the front, then think about getting a mouse. The support for the stand gets in the way.2) If the audio ports/memory card reader are up in the front, you'll need to hack the stand.The good thing is the cooling pad can be used on its own, thereby avoiding these problems, but then you lose the stand part of the deal.3 stars for product itself for being a functional stand but more than inconvenient due to the design.
Using this cable I was able to extend my FIOS router antenna through the floor and into another level of my home. Since the cable is very thin it only needed a small drill bit to be able to feed it through. I highly recommend this cable when using the Hawking Hi Gain Signal booster.
The silicon case works perfectly, as expected.What was better was the screen cover; it covers the entire Sansa, not just the screen.Easy to appply, no hard-to-remove bubbles underneath it.All in all, a great buy.
I bought these at a local store, but I took them back, because when you wear them, there is a strap that hugs tightly to your head and actually presses down against your head considerably. This is uncomfortable and would really suck for someone like me, since I'm prone to getting headaches. I didn't even bother seeing how well these headphones worked, because even if they worked perfectly, I wouldn't have wanted to keep them.
I read a few other reviews on this item and I found them accurate for the most part.This is a nice little unit, very small and lightweight.The interface is not intuitive. It is hard to work with and requires reading the manual for the most part. The software is translated from another language and the translation didn't come across well.This unit is feature-packed. (In reading the manual I found out it even has Karaoke)The blackout mode after 9 seconds is annoying. To turn it off, Menu->Setup->LCD Set->Black, set it to 0. (This is an example of bad translation, I probably would've chosen "Blackout" or "Blank Mode" or "Timeout" or "Power Save")Another poster commented on needing the smaller earphones for this. I bought mine from Pro_eb and it included a converter so standard earphones can be used.Contents in the box from seller Pro_eb:1 MP3 player1 Mini-USB to USB cable1 Power to USB converter (for wall charging)1 Manual (RTFM)1 Pink shiny carrying bag (quickly hidden to avoid ridicule from my teenage son)1 Stereo earphone headset with built-in volume control1 Stereo jack converter (from little to standard headphone size)Seriously, if you do not believe in reading the manual, do not buy this.
Pros: Nice features, good low light performance, economicalCons: Tape mechanism faultyI bought this camcorder last week. This camcorder has excellent features in a low price due to which i bought it. After opening the camcorder box yesterday I found the camcorder was defective. The mini DV tape mechanism was not working properly. Firstly the camcorder was not accepting the tape. After repeated trials when I successfuly inserted the tape. The film of the tape got stuck inside. I tried to use the camcorder many times but without success and then I decided to return the camcorder.I would suggest everyone not to buy this camcorder as the problem could easily be a manufacturing defect.
I'm pretty network savvy, and can't get this product to function on my 802.11G network. The included instructions don't specifically address bringing the camera up on a wireless network (they talk around it), but appear to assume the router will give the device the same IP address on wireless that it had on wired. I don't know a single router that does that.Also, the web-based control panel shows a pull-down to select the wireless channel, but it's greyed out and you can't use it.Penultimately, the online help says the product doesn't support WPA encryption, only 64 bit and 128 bit WEP, which no network-literate person I know uses, since they were broken long ago. Either this is correct (in which case why does the control panel allow me to select WPA and enter the passphrase?) or the webpage is at least a year out of date.Finally, PC Security Shield says DViewCam is infected with a virus, Trojan.Win32.Agent.azkf. Yes, virus checkers are known anecdotally to erroneously flag things during installs, which is why they tell you to turn them off for installation, but mine never has before, and commercial products are really infected sometimes.All things considered, not exactly DLink's finest product, and back in the box it goes.
Ok, so I never write reviews ... But this is one fantastic product! I am using it for a 50" Fitjitsu Plasma and it works great. You will not be disappointed. Promise.
I purchased this camera to record a golf trip in Ireland. The zoom allowed me to frame golfers against some wonderful landscapes. There was not one shot - taken inside or outside in all kinds of weather and light conditions - that was a dissapointment!
I feel most ink cartridges are way overpriced so I shop for the best deals. This is it! Quantum Electronics offers the best price I have found on both Canon color and black ink cartridges.I will be a returning customer.
I just bought this 50 pak Fuji CD-R and I think the quality is great. I have no problem with them at all. The price is good too, it's not like other brands, such as Maxell or TDK, those cost much more than this one. Fuji is a good choice!
I had this for a very long time and it still sounds great, never had to replace them. . .
i have a 1993 chevy cavelier that i bought these for because my old speakers gave out one by one.the sound quality is amazing for the price, easy install, fast delivery so overall i would definetly recommend these speakers.
I am extremely dissapointed at this item and surprised to see it still being purchased. I have had it for approx. 1 year and the battery will not charge anymore. I was told by the manufacturer to send it in to a local repair shop at my own expense. I called the local repair shop and was told I may end up paying more for repair charges than the original cost of the item.
I bought this mainly to get the new Black Ops: Escalation Map Pack and a costume for my avatar, the code worked perfectly and my only complaint is that game add-ons need to be cheaper, 1200 points for a couple maps seem quite expensive to me, anyways, good stuff, the Map Pack is excellent as well FYI :)
I was having trouble getting DVD-R discs to play on my Sony BluRay player, but these seem to play better than the spindle of Ridata I had before. I blame the player more than the disks, but these seem to behave better.
I had some difficulty with the MA401 but once I got it working everything worked smoothly. Initially it worked fine but around 6pm (when my neighbor's came home) it suddenly turned red and stopped working.Basically my neighbour's 2.5 GHZ cordless phone interfered with the connection. Customer service did not know how to fix it (why I gave it 4 stars). I changed the channel from 01 to 04 in the Wizard setup of the Wireless router (netgear MR314) and that fixed the problem. Since most cordless phones are set to 01 I think the default for the router should be something different....my download speed has been around 1 Mbps. The signal strength has been close to 100% thru walls and ceiling.
This firepit had the two features I was looking for - depth (in order to have a decent sized fire) and a cooking grate.It is well made and looks good too. I would definately recommend this product.Only disappointment was that it was not made in the United States.
The cables work fine. Just flip them in place and enjoy. The cables were shipped right away - received them in a few days after they were ordered.
I've used mine for probably a year now without any of the problems I'm reading about here. Then my parents got one for Christmas - and have no problems. I came to order my third one when I found all the gripes here.I scan, copy both b/w and color, and print everything from basic stuff to photos and love it! (My 17-year old daughter won 2nd place in a national art contest with a digital picture of her pastel work printed from this printer. It did a great job!) It's got some great software, though some of it is a little of trial and error to see how different settings affect the image. However, for most things I just use the panel buttons and get great results without messing with the software!I do recall there being a note with my setup disk that there had been some upgrades made available on the HP website which I did install with my original installation. There is also an automatic update check available that I use to keep my software current. Maybe that's why I love it and others don't?My only frustration is that two or three times someone has started hitting buttons to cancel a print job while it's printing and it gets stuck in the printspooler and won't just delete out. Eventually it disappears but I can't tell you how. The aggravation is that it bottlenecks the spooler and you can't get past it. I'm not sure that it has anything to do with the printer though...Overall, I love the quality for the price and ease of use. (Even my 9-year old can use it.)
Purchased 1 month ago as a floor model. Saved $200 over lowest price on internet. I'm a photographer and nothing that I run seems to bother it. It's very stabile, even though I don't have much expierence with XP/MCE. This is my first Sony, usually buying Dell or Compaq in the past. The minute it causes problems, you will be the first to know. Buy it. The features are incredible and it currently seems to be crash proof.
I have scanned about 1,000 35 mm slides without major problems. The quality of the scanned images is good. The bundled software works well. The instruction manual is poorly written, I had to experiment a lot to find the options I need. I wish the scanner had dust and scratch correction, I have to correct each image in Photoshop.
I only have one negative comment about this newly released Toshiba design. When switching stations, I hear a &quot;whump&quot; in the first moment of sound. It seems like a dampening problem in the design. Probably only audiophiles will notice it, however. Other than that, I think it is an excellent buy for the money.
Excellent product! I don't know how I found my way before I bought it...good price and nice features.
This cable works fine as long as you get it in just right. It seems a little loose.
I have had my HP 7960 Photosmart photo printer just a short time now, but have printed at least a hundred pictures on it. I had, and still have, an old HP 895cse Deskjet printer, which gave excellent pictures, even though it was not marketed as a photo printer, simply a general-purpose inkjet printer. The 7960 is at least as good as, probably better than the 895cse. I also had been using the Kodak Picture Maker machine, the kind they have in drugstores and supermarkets, to make good prints on, carrying in a handful of edited pictures on three and one-half inch diskettes, the kind you use in your 'A' drive. But it has been getting increasingly difficult to find Kodak machines which would take these diskettes, anymore. I did print one picture on the 7960, which I had also printed on the Kodak, and it was at least as good, no better, no worse. This is a subjective judgment, of course. It was of two children riding a brass rhinoceros in the Omaha, Nebraska zoo.There are a few quirky things about the 7960 printer. The first one I discovered is that it made the CPU usage of my computer go up to around fifty percent, from its usual five or ten percent. This was when the printer was doing nothing, in fact not even turned on. This slowed other operations down prohibitively, and probably caused one or two crashes I had, when on the Internet. Ultimately, I found that I could unplug the USB cable when I was not using the printer, and all would be well. However, I choose to plug or unplug this cable only when the computer is turned off. I did find I could turn the printer on while the computer was running, but not off. It would crash the computer to do so. So far, this has been a workable arrangement, only plugging in the USB cable when I needed the printer. However, it gets a little dangerous to edit a photo while the printer is on, USB plugged in, even though not printing. I should add that my computer is five years old, and uses a 500 MHz processor. This problem may not even exist with a more modern computer using a 2000 MHz processor. I cannot say for sure.Another quirk was that when printing envelopes I would enter the size of the envelope into MS Word, but get strange results or no results at all while printing the envelope. I found I had to also enter the size of the envelope into the printer software, something I did not have to do with the older 895cse printer. This was no inconvenience, once I got used to it, but it did take some getting used-to. Also, when entering margins I usually have to tell the printer the paper or envelope is an eighth of an inch wider than it actually is, and that the lower or left margin is one eighth of an inch wider than I actually expect. This is to center the image on the paper stock within the margins.I have not actually used the printer's facility to read from camera memory cards. My memory card does fit the printer, but, to tell the truth, I hate to even unplug it from my camera. It is one of these Compact Flash memories, with the little tiny pins the diameter of a human hair. The newer ones with gold plated edge contacts may be less risky, but my camera does not use these. I really prefer to edit pictures in Paint Shop Pro 7, and to print from that software.People complain that this printer uses a lot of ink. It probably does, I cannot say for sure. Hobbies are usually terribly expensive, and printing photos is no exception. My ordinary method of doing pictures is to buy 8.5 by 11 inch paper, and cut it to either 4.25 by 6.75 inches, three of these to a sheet of printer paper; or cut it to 5.5 by 8.5 inches, two pieces to a sheet of printer paper. I print on these pieces and trim off the white margin with my paper trimmer. This makes nice 5 by 7 pictures, but only 3.75 by 6 inch pictures instead of 4 by 6 inch pictures (on the 895cse printer). I have, now, found I can trick the 7960 printer into printing full-size 4 by 6 inch pictures by telling it I am using 4.5 by 6.75 inch paper. It then prints with one-eighth of an inch margins in the 4-inch dimension, which I trim off with the paper trimmer.This makes the paper for a 5 by 7 print only about twenty or twenty-five cents per sheet at current special prices for printer paper. Add even fifty cents for ink, and it results in a seventy-five cents price for 5 by 7 pictures, equal to the best of Walgreen's prints, which cost two dollars each, normally. Not too shabby.I have an exquisite old black-and-white print of a young woman, taken in the 1890s, which I scanned, photo-edited and printed. The 7960 did very well printing this black-and-white. This is one of these old pictures where even the eyes are clear and precise; you can see the pupils and irises just fine. In fact, while editing the scan of the picture I saw that the woman was wearing an engagement ring, but no wedding ring. This is significant inasmuch as my wife is the granddaughter of this woman. My guess is that the picture was taken to commemorate her engagement to my wife's grandfather.All in all, I recommend the HP 7960. I cannot compare it to the Epson or Cannon offerings, having never used either one.
nice mini size, very accurate, Tip: works better on top of a dark piece of paper or carton
The case was exactly as described. If fit the video player perfectly that I purchased at the same time and has multiple areas for storing components. I highly recommend.
I bought this item for my Canon Rebel T1iIt's a great memory. Very fast and excelent for the HD Movie captured by the T1i. This memory fits 80 minutes of HD video.But it lasts only 1 week.I had to RMA.I'm waiting for new unit. But the fact is: If you want a reliable unit, buy Sandisk or Kingston.Kingston - Flash memory card - 8 GB - Class 6 - SDHC
Purchased a set of these in February '05. Just had to replace last month due to ripped ear foam and malfunctioning sound. After nearly 2 years of abuse I've put these PMX60's through, I have a good handle on their performance.Strengths: Attractive design, extremely comfortable (can easily wear 4+ hours), fantastic mids and highs, low price, durabilityWeaknesses: Not foldable, lows could be better (break-in improves them slightly, but street-style headphones aren't going to get you world-class bass)Bottom line: I'm re-buying after 2 years, and I guarantee that you'll do the same. If you're looking for quality sound from an inexpensive set of headphones, don't think twice!UPDATE 2011-11-22Foam again ripped on the 2nd pair, probably in 2009. I've moved on to bluetooth headphones...
This seems to be a great little scanner, especially for the reasonable price. The pictures do not look very clear when I scan them so it is hard to figure out exactly what the printed picture will look like ; however, when I get the picture color right, it prints a very good picture.
This printer of mine is sucking up cartridges left and right, it's darn expensive! (Epson Stylus Photo R2400) Thanks for sending the ink so promptly tho!
Don't buy this product!!! After 18 months of intermittent behavior, it got a permanent red light and then died. It never worked as expected.
This TV is an excellent value, just as Consumer Reports described. It has brought new life to DVD movies, and it makes my so-so analog cable signal look as clear as digital cable! 32" is the perfect screen size for my living room, where people sit 6-10 feet from the TV. All the inputs a geek could want are included, including component, S-Video, and front-panel A/V inputs. Some other reviewers have said it's necessary to calibrate the picture, but I think it looks terrific right out of the box. I'll try their suggestions, though, and see if I can squeeze out even more.
After watching the demo of sound isolation of this earphone, I thought $212 was a fair price. However, most of the foams are worthless except for the yellow sponge things. They reduce the outside noise a little bit, but not as much as how I heard in the demo. Secondly, Sony is the first creater/investor of this earpad thing, and I didn't like the shure's idea of coping and adding the little sponge things, only that sony's fit on my ears better and actually isolated the outside noise. As for sound quality, like many sais in their review, it's good or okay for $212 earphone. It lacks bass, but I don't listen to Hip-Hop anyway,, but it's awful when I lesten to cello. Some said it sounded "natural," but I disagree.Overall, it's okay but is disappointing, personally. The market price should be fixed, at least.
Awesome product. I have always been annoyed by loud commercials and sudden loud music on tv shows. This product brought back my enjoyment of television. Thank you a million times.
I was originally impressed with the apparent quality of this product based only on visual observation, but have changed my mind about it. After one week, the outer wire insulation broke in the strain relief area. After two weeks, one of the wires actually broke, so it is now in the trash bin. I used this with a stereo headset, so the wire was subjected to movement. Many of my other cables are years old, and have held up well, so cables can be made that are durable. This particular cable is just another poorly engineered cheap Chinese product. Do not waste your money on it.
I bought two of these cards three months ago. One worked (and is working) well and the other appeared to for a couple of days. Then, without warning or any other indication, it is showing an error with my Canon HF200. I pulled the chip out of the camcorder and tried to read it on my PC with no luck. I then took it to Mike's to see if they could recover the video. The tech said his computer couldn't even recognize that the chip was there. He also said that they have heard of a great deal of complaints with this brand.
I've had this camera since 2007 and it's been such a great camera! It's easy to use, has lots of flexibility with the programs and manual modes, and takes great pictures. You can really work with the settings to achieve the results you want.When there are lots of cameras at events, people say they like my pictures best from events because the colors and clarity are much better than with comparable cameras (or even newer ones). I think that says a lot about the camera's quality!I replaced it because it got something on the sensor and it was almost as expensive to clean as to buy a newer model. But other than that, it all works great and still takes amazing pictures five years later. I take it almost everywhere - around town, traveling, to social events/parties - and it's held up amazingly well. I'm sad to see it go! I loved it so much I didn't even think of other models of camera, so I got a later model of the PowerShot. Love love love!
These headphones are not very expensive. Don't expect the sound quality you would get from Koss or Sienhoffer headphones that cost upwards of $200. The bass is a little high, but that can be fixed with an equalizer. The headband could use some padding, but I've worn them for several hours at a stretch and never had a problem.I use these with my laptop computer to listen to MP3s while I work. I've also sat through DVDs on plane trips with them. For the price, they are a good buy.Why 3 stars?:These headphones do not have the sound quality of more expensive models, but the price is good and the quality is fine. They could stand to be a bit more comfortable, but at this price, I don't mind sticking them in a laptop bag and risk having them broken because I can replace them cheaply.
My Order was over $475. with free shipping... Then Amazon pieced mealed it out.. some items were less then $25. then I got hit up on shipping... Never again Amazon, will I use you !.Said everything was in stock... well 3 weeks later got items because it was not in stock.. What a Trick...never again... and I tell everyone I know of this trick...Frank
the only nikon mid-range zoom that i could really afford.took a chance and purchased one.absolutely surprised at the quailty images from this lens.very well built,100% dependable,in most all photography situations.you cant go wrong with this lens.used on a d700,and was completely satisfied.identical results,comparied to the 35-70 in image quality.
I am very pleased with these headphones. I have trouble keeping earbuds in my ears, and these really fit the bill. Sound quality is good, but not great. But good for the price.
I gave this to my husband and he loved it. He exercised with it and say it was comfortable and worked really well.
Found this thing for 129.99 at a local store. Figured it can't be great for that price, but hey you can always return it. The only thing this unit did well was play commercial dvds. It has the worst tv tuner performance i've ever seen, and as for burning dvds I'll never know because it always froze. Aspire has a firmware upgrade available... it would not even load. They should be ashamed to foist this lemon on consumers, and retailers should be ashamed to sell them.
Most Cat6 cables are the same or close to it, so when I got this one I was impressed with its connector design. I know with some of my other Cat5 or Cat6 cables they have the stupid rubbery thing "protecting" the tab called a boot, which most of the times the boot just makes it that much more difficult to unplug the connector. This has a boot protecting the tab, but whoever designed it must of had the same problem as me, because instead of it making more difficult it's a heck of a lot easier to unplug than the cables with the poorly designed boot and compared to one without the boot it's a little easier to find the tab and press it down. Also if you really hate the boots it looks like it would be really easy to cut it off cleanly.
I bought this laptop for $849 I've been able to do everything I want on it. I download music make cd etc. Excellent laptop....I upgraded the memory for about 300 bucks...
I work as a writer for a software design company. I do a moderate amount of travelling, and tons of moving around the company campus to various meeting locations.Before I bought the keyboard, I used a notepad and pen to take notes. This meant that everywhere I went I had to remember to take my Palm, notebook, and pen. Then I would type my handwritten notes into my PC. It was time consuming, and less than ideal.Now, I just plunck down my IIIc and keyboard and type away. Then I hotsync, and - presto - my notes are on my PC. No muss, no fuss. The keyboard is quiet enough to use during meetings, and small enough to fit on an airline tray-table. I love this thing!Highly recommended for those who do a lot of writing on-the-go. Much better than the Go-Type keyboard (which I investigated, but didn't buy), as I can put my IIIc in one coat pocket, and the keyboard in the other, and never notice that they're there.I've had none of the problems indicated in other reviews - the software installation was a breeze, the keyboard itself has worked flawlessly, and it has withstood heavy use quite well. One caveat - the keyboard must rest on a solid surface other than your lap, as the center hinge will allow it to &quot;sag&quot; slightly in the center if it is not supported.A great gizmo for gadget-heads.
Bought these speakers to attach to my Sonos zoneplayer and they work great at a fraction of the cost of the Sonos speakers.
I've been a dedicated Nikon user for a few years now, and have progressed from a Coolpix E4100, to a D50, and then (when that was stolen) the D40x, which I love dearly. However, there are a couple things I miss.* It doesn't have an auto-bracketing function, which can be an annoyance for anyone wanting to try their hands at HDR imaging.* It's a bit small and light, which is okay if you have small hands or think larger cameras (and larger lenses) are too heavy. I'm an average sized guy and for me it's a bit too small.* It doesn't have any way to autofocus lenses like theNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. The D50 had the motor, while this one does not (I believe). It's a minor issue and just forces you to use manual focusing (which, if you're a beginner, will help you master selective focus, especially at larger apertures).All that said, it's a great camera. The pictures are great and, unless you have been a photographer for quite some time, you'll be amazed at the control you have over the camera.If you've been at the amateur level for some time, I suggest going with theNikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lensinstead, as it offers more control and customization than the D40x.
This system is excellent. High quality, installs fast, and produces great sound. I listen to rock music and this system just kills. For softer rock like the Beatles it picks up things like the cymbals, bass and guitar parts you hear on expensive systems or headphones. For hard rock and metal it has all the volume you would ever need. On my system anything over 30% volume (over 20% my dog leaves the room) is too loud for even the hardiest of headbangers and it accurately reproduces everything from the recordings. There is a LOT of bass and volume available and I can't imagine there is a system that's any better for $149.
We used this camera on a ski trip, and at the beach, with wonderful results. It was raining on the gulf, and we got fabulous shots, and didn't have to worry about the camera. I've emailed copies to people without buying additional software, also. I highly recommend this camera to anyone who is computer knowledgeable. You can crop, resize, etc. with great results.
I bought this cable, hoping that it would be a reasonable substitute to the $50 cords sold in stores. Initially, the cable worked perfectly, but after around two months of normal use (it was basically untouched and stayed plugged in) it began to cut out, making it useless for high-def gaming. I guess two months for $1.09 isn't so bad though. I could buy 45 of these cables instead of a $50 cable somewhere else, and those 45 cables would last me about 7.6 years at the current rate...
This did not work from day 1. I thought it was just my laptop that couldn't display to my 32" HDTV. But then I proceeded to try it on 3 other laptops with no luck. I should've returned it when I had the chance because I wound up throwing this cable away.
Why pay rip off prices for an HDMI cable when you can purchase it online? This provider was easy to do business with, shipped promptly and the product worked fine.
This TV met or exceeded my expectations. I was a little concerned about the angles and losing clarity but once positioned properly the picture and quality is as good as my Pioneer Elite 42"'er.The TV is in the basement so light is not an issue. Highly recommended.Also, it only weighs about 75 lbs. so it's easy to move around. I also think the new LED system as opposed to the "lamp" will last 3-4 times longer so no "lamp" replacement after 3-4 years.Overall, Awesome product.
I used every inch of it to do the floor of my wife's car. It is an 09 Altima 4 door to give you an idea of how much space that pad used. Helped reduce the road noise a lot. I also used Dynamat on the floor below the Dynapad so I can't tell you what the difference was with and without the Dynapad but I think it is helping.
This battery charges relatively quickly and holds its charge for a good time, making it a nice backup you can keep for handy use.
I purchased this item for my X125 after returning a non OEM product that I purchased from Amazon previously. This one works in my fax machine.
Wow! This bad boy is awesome. Very small and compact but knocks alot of punches. It is has everything you could possibly want in a camera. Great Bargain! Get it before they're all gone.
Wow, I really loved my Nomad Jukebox... a million years of music on one unit. The problem was that when I took it on the train, I had to hang it on the back of the seat in front of me; when I went on walks, I had to bring a backpack to toss it in the back.In plain English, what makes the Kazoo an awesome unit is its size and simplicity... provided that's what you are looking for (you don't buy a Honda Civic expecting Porsche performance, style and handling). The Kazoo IS small. A 5-year old could nearly wrap his/her hand around it. It is simple: play, pause, forward, back, stop, random, repeat, repeat random, and a decent 'equalizer' called DSP that lets you select a type of music and base/treble etc. are adjusted accordingly (I like to put mine on Jazz... even if I'm listening to Ninjatune stuff). As far as looks go, the unit is rather appealing. The only downfalls may be no tuner (hey, price... size?) and the software is not as good as my Creative Labs software. Also, I have not had any problems with sound, whatsoever.So, nowadays, I just hang the Kazoo around my neck or attach it to my belt... and off I go.P.s. I have the 64mb version, but haven't added an addition 64mb yet.
This tripod inspires and amazes, helps and supports! Very solid, very nice. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. But it comes only with small screw for the ball-head. You will need an additional converter screw if your ball-head has only large hole.
This case is much too small for the Nikon Coolpix P7000. This case should NOT be listed as a proper case for the P7000.
Bulldog Security products are trash all around. I've had the KE150 Keyless Entry System for several years now, and never had any range on it. I found out years later that they shipped that model with the wrong remote. Since I already had the unit installed in my car, I wasn't about to remove it and ship it back, so I lived with it.I have to put the remote within a few inches of the antenna wire and push the buttons several times to get any results.I thought this new remote would offer improved range, but it doesn't. In fact, it's no different than the one that came with my system.So I can only assume the KE150 was defective to begin with.This new remote was easy to program it for my system though. Just hold the brake and press button #1 on the old remote for 5 seconds, then press any button on the new remote and let off the brake. Done.Do yourself a huge favor and run from Bulldog Security products like the plague.Also, the particular remote Amazon sent me has been opened by someone else before I got it. I can plainly see the factory crimps on the package have been broken. I don't enjoy getting someone else's trash.This one is getting returned immediately. I gave it one star only because Amazon won't let me give it zero.
In the past few years, PC cases have come in many more styles (some with doors, some without, and some with more distinctive shapes) and several more colors than just the beige color that practically all cases used to come in. I had been looking for a good-looking "old-fashioned" beige case for a while before I decided upon the Enlight EN-7101AX.The things I really like about this case are its size (it's not quite as big as many towers on the market, which saves space) and its looks (I think it's one of the best-looking cases I have seen). Also, the price is very good - In a market where many cases cost $100 or more, this case is very affordable. But alas, nothing is perfect. For one, the lid is all one piece. Many cases on the market today have at least a removable side piece for easy access to the inside of the PC. A removable side piece makes it easier to upgrade expansion cards, RAM, the CPU, etc., so in my opinion, the single-piece lid puts this case behind others. Also, this case does not have front USB ports, and that would be a nice feature. Sure, you can buy USB hubs that fit into a drive bay, but it's nice not to have to buy something separate in addition to the case. Also, the 300-watt power supply may not be quite enough if you are a serious gamer (some video cards require extra power) or have several power-hungry devices.To summarize -Pros:- Nice appearance- Decent size- Good priceCons:- Single-piece lid- No front USB ports- The power supply may be a little weak for serious gamers or people with many devices
I finally decided that the time was right to buy a digital camera. I knew I wanted a... range camera, and I researched all of the 2.0 megapixel... cameras. The Fuji camera came out on top for several reasons -1. It actually looks like a camera. This may sound silly, but some of the other cameras in this price/feature category were so small that I was afraid that I would either lose it or break it. The FinePix 2800 feels very solid and sturdy.2. Fuji's reputation. My wife has a 35 mm Fuji camera that she's had for years and it has never given her a problem.3. Features. This camera, compared to all other similar cameras, came with the most features. It comes with the USB cable, all required software, 16 MB flash memory (double all the other cameras), and 6x optical zoom.4. Compatibility. It DOES work with XP - I hooked it up to my XP PC, and XP said, "I've found a new digital camera. It's a Fuji FinePix 2800. I will now configure it for you." That's all I needed to do. I have more editing options that I know what to do with. And that's just from hooking the camera up to my PC! I didn't install a single piece of software. My Windows 98SE PC needed the software installed, and installation was quick and easy.- Setup was simple and straightforward. The instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. It takes wonderfully crisp and clear pictures. And with MS Photo Editor (what I use on my 98SE PC), I have all of the basic photo editing features I need.- I don't mind the fact that it eats batteries - it's to be expected with this class of electronic device. I did order the A/C adapter from Fuji, and I think it's been previously said... be prepared to wait on hold for a long, long time. The 1st time I called, I waited for 20 minutes and got disconnected. I called back and waited 15 minutes. Once I got through, they were very nice and courteous.Final thoughts are that it's a great digital camera, even for someone who has never owned one (this is my 1st). Compact, easy to set up, and takes crisp, clear pictures. I feel it's the best bang-for-your-buck out there. Definitely give this one a long hard look when making your decision!
I would like to buy this one for my nephewwho bought like 15 laserdiscs but is unable to see them.
don't buy this without doing careful research if you want to use it with a Mac. i tried it with a MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007) and it didn't work with my headset because this Mac, like all that one may think would work with this adapter, requires line-in level input, not the microphone level input that isn't amplified which works with most PCs.[...]
We bought 4 of these for gifts for teen-age grandchidren and they were very well received. The learning curve was short and they are all out trying to out-do each other with the best photos, often with suprising results. I would recomend at least a 1 Gig card and a battery charger as necessary items. No problems after 3 weeks.
I offers enough space for a CD holder or few cds. It has a place for your CD player but with not much protection. It is a good buy but there is beter.
Your product came fast. And I was very pleased the preformance. ThanksRicky Criner
I will not write a long review, enough have been done to fill books.In short, Its only limitation is that it is a prime lens, if you consider that a limitation.Moving around lets me explore my creativity a lot faster than a telephoto doesplus the 1.4/f is ridiculously awesome!I almost never take this lens off :-)Joe
I use this to enhance the contrast of Black and White photographs. It has nice results when there are interesting cloud formations in the sky. Orange, green and yellow may also be used, but I find the red most effective and don't like carrying a lot of filters with me. It's inexpensive, and if you like monochrome photography, it belongs in your camera bag. If you visit the websites of any of the major filter makers, they generally show a with/without comparison of all their filters.
item to network two computers in my house so I could play multiplayer games and had no problems because the instructions were crystal clear and easy to read even for a non-computer person like me.
This is a super high-quality HDMI cable. I like having the extra length and I think it's going to last a very long time.
I can not make the build-in MIC work.
Simple and straight forward, not much fancy stuff, good enough for plain users. It worked great for me.
Good padding. Durable, high quality contstruction. Resizable cavities inside, by moving the velcro-attached walls. I am so pleased with the one that I bought, that I am buying more to give as gifts.
i have bought more than 20 of these! Most for gifts and the first few i had for myself and my girlfriend. It sounds amazing for the price with deep and rich bass. The only downside is the durability and the cables get tangled easily. I recommend the klipsch S40 but its about $80+ but if your in a tight budget Vmoda bass freq are for you
There isn't much you can say about a Cat5E cable. It does its job and works well. The RJ45 ends are solid and the cable is crimped securely.
The best feature of this fan is that it is very quiet. I like the time setting feature. The price is very reasonable for what I get. Thank you.
If you need a very simple little VHF or UHF radio this is a pretty good choice. Operation can't get any simpler and the programming software is super easy. It is 16 channels with no scan, 15 channels if you want scan. The 16th becomes the scan option. When you set it for scan and turn the channel knob to 16 it scans all channels. Uses the normal SMA antenna connection, LMR orientation. This is HYT's 500 radio relabeled by Blackbox. HYT also makes many of the radios labeled Relm and Relm / BK.
I saw this product thinking it would work pretty well, but it does not. I just got this item in the mail today and took it straight out to my car to try it with my ipod and it does not work. You press play and it does not give out the full sound of the song. The only way you can get the full sound is if you mess with the connection to the ipod, but even then you only get it for a few seconds. I suggest going with any fm transmitter that connects to your ipod via the bottom usb connector, rather than the headphone port, it works much better
Even thoiugh the battery I purchased is re-conditioned, it is just as good as new.
The cart did not come in a box marked with a "GMP" brand, but so far, so good. Toner cart has been in service for about a month in relatively light service, making good prints, so I can't give it a "5" rating yet. However, shipment was LIGHTNING FAST. Even though I ordered regualr shipping, it arrived the next day. Stars must have been aligned.
A very useful product. I use it with my PDA phone. Reliable bluetooth connection. Very good battery life.
Stylish, high-quality, nice features. I am very happy with this bag. My only disappointment is that it doesn't hold *quite* as much as I had been led to believe, but ideal for most.
The camera was in great shape and it works and everything. I purchased film separately and when I used it, taking pictures was a bit difficult. Hard to keep the whole camera steady and pull the trigger, as well as the pictures not coming in totally right. Might be the films fault or just mine because this type of Polaroid requires practice sense it has light/dark settings and indoor/outdoor settings. But, over all it was great!
I've had my Averatec laptop for seven months, it has travelled with me to Australia, South America and twice to Europe, and it's the best match between portability and function one could ask for. However, the DVD+/-RW drive gave up its ghost recently, so it was time for warranty service, and that is where Averatec falls short. You have to ship it to their repair facility in California at your own expense (I chose 2 day FedEx, which cost me about $60, since the cheaper FedEx Ground or regular UPS alternatives would have taken a whole week from the East Coast), then it took them 2 weeks to fix it, then they shipped it back FedEx Ground, which took one week. So, it takes 3-4 weeks to get your machine back from WARRANTY service! In contrast, when my daughter's Sony Vaio laptop died two weeks before the warranty ran out, Sony overnighted her a free shipping box, fixed the thing in two days -- and voila, within a week she had use of it again, at zero expense to her.
picture still comes in a little fuzzy. I'm not sure the booster makes any differance
We bought this Timex for our home to test it for use in a hospitality situation. For guests, clock radios must be simple to use...they won't be able to ponder a manual.This unit is too complex to use...even with a manual. It's controls are counter-intuitive. The alarm settings are hard to see. Plus, the sound is very tinny. On the plus side, the nature sounds are nice to have.I would not purchase again.
I ordered two. Neither one sent a clear signal from either device I tried them on.I knew $1.83 for a working HDMI cable sounded crazy.Note: The fact that the seller refunded my money right away, without offering to replace the cable or even asking for it to be returned, leads me to think they know that it is garbage.
Eveything I hoped for. New, quality, very low price and quick service.It was the absolute best deal on the internet!
When I first got this product, it was for the old black ones that were more of a dark silver chrome. I loved them. But as some reviews point out, pulling the jack out of (for me it was a 3g ipod nano) the port was annoying because, yeah, the grip for it is slippery and small. Additionally, the cord was a rubbery coating, which was durable in its own right, but not ideal. It keeps tangles out well, but it's still rubber.Well, my iPod was stolen and that meant getting new ipod and new headphones. I decided to get new colors instead of black and got a silver ipod and (don't ask why) midnight blue Vibes. The midnight blue is not really blue. It's more of. . . Teal. Definitely not dark. It's like that bright teal of the disco era, ya know?BUT******************These were better in MANY ways.First, the bag I noticed was no longer that metrosexual gold. Instead, I got a black leather bag. Not that I used it, but if someone were to use it, they wouldn't have their sexuality misconstrued.Second, the cord was a cloth cord, which makes it SOOOO much better of a cord. The old one was more rigid and I felt that I could bend this more and it would tend to bend less on its own.Third, the grip on the jack was extended and a cross hatch design similar to the texture on the earbuds was put around the grip to make removal a cinch.Except for the color, this makes the ultimate earbud in terms of price and quality.The earbuds are durable, versatile, and compatible. The sizes of tips are for all ears, and the quality, as people explain, is top notch, for the price at least. I'd say that this is the best quality you're going to get with this durability for under $250.
I have used this for some time and whenever I hit the left shirt key, it creates a weird character. I use this for work and was disappointed with the customer service of Macally. I contacted them and they never got back to me. I finally got someone on the phone and they said for me to send the keyboard to them and I would have to pay for shipping. It is a defective product and they wont even pay for the shipping. I have since changed back over to the apple keyboard.
You spent good money on your stereo system, so why get stuck listening to streaming music with your tiny little computer speakers? The iRhythm is a simple, cheap and easy-to-install solution for anyone, even people unfamiliar with the technology behind it.I just bought the iRhythm 900MHz Wireless Remote Tuner and am impressed with the software AND the hardware. Not only does it let you play streaming music through your stereo, it also broadcasts whatever you want to play on your computer: MP3s, CDs, DVDs, .wav files -- all without the hassle of stringing cords from room to room.The tuner hardware is straight-forward, intuitive and looks just like the iRhythm software. I plugged it in and within 2 minutes, I had music from the Net playing on my stereo. With dozens of high-quality preset stations and the ability to add your own customized internet stations via the software interface, the simplicity and flexiblity make the iRhythm a winner.It takes a lot to impress me, but the iRhythm Tuner certainly gets my vote.
I have had these for around 4 years and they still work great, the wire is starting to fray so I'm looking to buy another pair just like them. The ipod headphones don't work well at all for me when I tried to work out because they always fell out, but these stay in your ears great and are very comfortable!
Really awesome little flash. It really elevates the look of photo's and it's a steal at the low price. Easy to use. I highly recommend!
I just ordered this recently and received the original version and not v2.5 which I thought I was getting. While it worked and installed fairly easily, reception was terrible. I went out to a local (nationwide office supplier) store and was able to purchase v2.5 version and it's GREAT! A few problems using under WinXP but got them fixed with tech support. Much much better reception so don't get the old one.
I'm not sure if things have changed from some of the other reviews, but I purchased this cable when I got my Sony KDL32XBr6 1080p TV and hooked it between the TV and my Panasonic upconverting DVD/DVR and bingo....perfect 1080p on the TV. No issues at all. I see NO difference between this cable's performance than a Monster cable that costs 100 times higher!This cable works fine!
**story** the first pair of these i owned i bought from a friend at school in 11th grade, 4 years ago. i was amazed at how well they sounded. i remember i lost my first pair, bought some sony earbuds that disappointed me then rebought these brand new. i also remember them taking a little while to get comfortable compared to the first pair i bought which were already worn-in.*review* overall great headphones, they are durable, sound great compared to the several pairs of name brand mid-priced headphones ive gotten over the years and got packaged with cdplayers/ipodim going out to target (as of 1-21-09 still sells these, save $[...] shipping and buy in-store!) right now to buy my 3rd pair (i lost my 2nd..). im happy they still sell this model!they also have the exact same plastic main-piece as the Logitech Extreme PC Gaming Headset 980233-0403. i noticed because i've owned both products at the same time.
Ordered for a planned HTPC. First delivery came with broken 120MM fan at mount. Replacement arrived with broken CPU temperature read out (I've seen this commented on before). The 120mm fan is a little louder than I'd like, but perhaps it will throttle down when I finally get the computer fully installed (the second replacement case is on the way!). Tigerdirect was good about the returns.Good layout overall, with room for stock cpu cooling fan, but probably not for larger unit due to structural beem that runs through the middle of the case. This may also be an issue on larger, or passively cooled graphics cards. Motherboard tray slides out, which is a nice feature, but the front panel cables are not long enough to allow you to connect the cables to the motherboard unless you have it fully installed. I would buy (and have) again.
Before I purchase the 25 MCX Antenna my street pilot would take a while before finding the required signal to start the navigation process and in some case I would even get to my destination and the unit still didn't find a signal. However, since I add the antenna I am now getting full signal strength immediately as the unit is turned on. The only problem I had was that at first I was using the antenna inside the vehicle and I would loose signal even in areas I would normally have signal without the antenna, but once I mount the antenna outside that solved that problem. I have a 08 Camry and found out from the Toyota dealers that the type of windshield that's on my car is the cause for that issue.
Great job guys!A new Seagate 320GB external drive was born!Awesome. Buy from these guys, you will NOT regret it.
I bought the polks on sale and theyve been great. I added some banana terminated speaker wire and they sound spectacular.
I purchased this unit as a Christmas gift for my parents in December 2002. We set it up for them and it worked fine. They used in once after that, in mid-2003. They tried using it again just now (November 1st, 2003); they attempted playing a VCD (with JPG's on it) but the player couldn't read it (although it works fine on other DVD players) and when they tried one of my DVD-R's (which also work fine on other DVD players), they get nothing!In fact, the OPEN and CLOSE functions display those words, yet the disk tray does nothing (although the disk is spinning).So it seems my parents got a lemon; 3 uses in 11 months and then nothing... labor warranty is of course only 3 months... Price of a new DVD player is less than the labor.Too top it off, the DVD is stuck in the machine with no way to get it out (unlike PCs which have a little hole for you to help manually eject a stuck disk).I'd say stay away!
These cases are slim, stylish, and heavier weight than some competing brands. I like the grey color and the easy-release hub, too.
The tripod is very well made and very light weight for it's size. I am 72'' tall and with the center pole it can lift the camera above my eye level. There are only two negatives about it. The product description calls for convertible feet (rubber/spike). This is not the case. I called the manufacturer and was told that the newer models do not have that feature anymore to save weight and most retailers do not change their product description, so beware if you are looking for this feature. The pan head is just o.k., but what do you expect for the price. You need a hex key every time you want to adjust the friction. It is fine if you video, but very tedious while setting up shots for still pictures especially with angle shots other than level or 90 degree. Overall decent value for the money and very light weight (includes a carry bag too).
I just got this because i play online poker a lot & started developing a pain on my elbow & palm of my hand from resting it on the chair & mouse pad for long periods of time. I thought of getting a handheld mouse & didnt know there was one out. I went to fry's & found this. The mouse works great. Just takes a little getting used to at first, but once you get used to it, your free to rest in any position you choose while still being able to use the computer with ease. The pain in my elbow & palm have started to go away since I started using this. My only complaint about it is that the keyboard is really small (great for portability) so they shrunk some of the keys such as the back space & tab button. I guess it wont be such a problem once you get used to the size. I would have rated it 5 stars if it wasnt for that. Also the keyboard & mouse have great connection strength so you never lose connection to the computer. The price is worth paying if you are on the computer for long periods of time & want to avoid future health conditions. The price on amazon is about $15 cheaper than what I paid for it at the store. Highly reccomended!
I bought this to hook up my iPod to my Alpine car stereo. It works great. I had a little problem with the sound at first because I forced it in the wrong way. After I turned it around I got sound. but the problem I am having is because I had to tape the connector at a certain angle to get continuous full sound. Now the reason I still give this 5 stars is because I don't think it is the wire but my stereo that has a bad connection. (My stereo went through a car accident in my friend's old car.) I bought the wire form here because it costs $30.00 at Best Buy, and I would rather wait 4 days then spend almost double on something like this.The bottom line is the cable works the way I wanted it to.
First of all let me say this little guy has really good sound quality. If i am using it on battery power it is awesome, however, when plugged in for power i get electrical feedback which is very annoying. Especially since i use mine when i go to bed at night and keep the volume very low. The electrical feedback is not very low volume.
It's just great to be able to buy a pre-paid card with xbox live points and even better when the just email you the code so you don't have to wait or pay for shipping. What's another great thing about it? well sometimes they have deals here at amazon that lowers the price even more than retail on XBL. So what are you waiting for?
This MP3 player has a lot of things going for it, but the time I get out of batteries is ridiculous. I literally go through 1 battery every 2 days.
This product is worth having if you have a monitor with HDMI/DVI input but no speaker. However, the only downfall of this product is that it'll only work if you have a headset with audio adjust. If your headphone doesn't come with a build-in volume, it won't work properly.Be warn that that this will only work on certain headset that has volume adjustment or speakers. ideals also if you have a audio amplifier if you plan to use this with your console.
Having owned the Fuji Finepix S602, I recommended to two colleagues they consider it's next generation S7000. Both decided to buy it after examining and briefly using my S602. When I got a chance to play around one of theirs, I was immediately impressed with how much more responsive the S7000 autofocus was and how incredibly crisp it's shots were even in low light condition. On top of that the latency between shots was much better that the S602. The only thing I seem to dislike a bit is the autofocus mechanism which appears much noisier than its predesessor. I can hear it operating and making faint clicks all the time.I had my S602 for 2 years, loved using it, but disliked its low light performance. I managed to sell it and get the S7000 (...). Aside from the cost of the new XD card I needed to buy it is a GREAT deal, and I get new warranty to boot! A no-brainer purchase.The sturdiness of the S602 continues with the S7000. It is rock solid and comfortable in my hand. It is not comfortable for my wife however who prefers her own pocket sized Gateway 5.25 mp camera.Keep in mind that this Fuji camera feels much like a small 35mm camera and can be something that gets a bit tiring to lug around your neck. That said, I would rather carry it and have the ability to takes photos that are really outstanding with the Fuji S7000 camera. It captures images of stunning clarity and color better than all other digicams I have had the occassion to use or test except the Sony DSC F828 8mp unit. Considering the delta in price ($350 or more) the Fuji really stands out as the clear bargain and a pretty capable one also. Though not perfect it scratches enough itches to satisfy this casual photo taker.Many have underscored the issue of distorion caused by the firmware compression but I have not noticed anything objectionable so far. All 400+/- pictures I have taken are more than acceptable in that performance critereon. A new button near the 1.8" display makes resolution adjustments much easier than the prior model. Adjustments can be made in 1/4 the time. Great idea Fuji!. The only feedback of a negative nature on the menu system is in the means of performing a memory format. In the S602 it was very easy to do, in the S7000 it is now buried in a different menu and a bit more difficult to perform. This is a pretty minor issue however.All in all I believe anyone wanting one of the better digicams out there for considerably less than those High End Big names, walks away with a fine camera and hundreds to spend on other 'toys'!
I have had these outside under the eves since 1998 or maybe even longer. Had people pressure wash and you know no one is as careful as you.......they are still crisp and clear and aggrivate the neighbors a half acre away.........just found another pair at a friends estate sale...newer......hope to piss the ones off in the front of me also. NO COMPLAINTS on the speakers.....just from the neighbors.......lol.....lol.......lol.......
I do not usually review products on Amazon, but just wanted to chime in on these headphones. I owe it to them. These are the real deal and by far the best investment in electronics equipment I have made.No, this will not say "Amazon Verified Purchase", because I bought them in 1999 at a local guitar shop after listening to countless headphones and reading reviews online. Yes, those Grados were nice, but I ended up with these.After 13 years of comfortable, problem-free, acoustically superior, aesthetically pleasing service, this pair is, well, still providing this service. To my amazement, I actually have never had a single mechanical or electrical problem with them. They have lived in two countries, taken a few transpacific plane rides with me, been stepped on, lost, found, hoisted, dropped, and probably endured a number of other forms of trauma I have blocked from my memory.The only reason I am on Amazon right now is because I am looking for replacement ear pads because these have gotten ratty (still perfectly comfortable and effective, just ratty :P).I like my stuff to last. Have you ever grown old with a piece of beloved *electronics* equipment? Okay yes my Paradigm monitors and I go way back too, but probably your answer is no. It's hard to believe, but these headphones been by my side for 13 years--a pretty sizable chunk of my life. I hope you can develop as much adoration as I have for this enduring product.Okay enough singing of praises. I don't really like pros and cons lists, so here are some things to think about (in addition to all these other comments) when deciding whether to make this purchase (good and bad).- They do not work as well as silicon ear canal buds for blocking out airplane engine noise.- These were designed for the studio (in fact, I've noticed them used in practically every recorded studio performance I've seen), so despite the folding mechanism, they are bulky. Between the cord and large earpieces, they are not great for physical activity. The cord is heavy and can get in the way. Obviously, don't try to go jogging with them. They are not ideal for biking, but I have worn them on the bike path successfully.- They are hard to take off your head with one hand. Weird complaint, but I often listen before bed and then try and pull them off with one hand. It's not easy and they will fold up sometimes when I do this.- The lengthening/shortening mechanism on both sides is a little slippery and they tend to shorten. I solved this years ago by putting a little piece of adhesive rubber on the metal part to keep it from slipping in too far. (However, over time, the top band actually appears to have conformed to my head, as I do not need the rubber stoppers anymore.)- I would often forget I have these on and sit at my computer for hours in comfortable silence, preoccupied with something else, well after whatever I was listening to ended. Yes, they are that comfortable. However, hours of this can lead to sexy ear sweat.- The awesome blue "Professional" sticker started peeling after 9 years. I wish Sony would paint or engrave this on.Disclaimer: All of the above is based on the same model purchased 13 years ago, so maybe things have changed. For one, I know that mine were made in Japan. I don't know if this is still the case, as I have heard Sony is starting to outsource even electronics production in order to stay competitive.
This is a very cheap piece of equipment. I had another version of this that came with my camera that looked very similar but worked much better. This product is a very cheap replacement and I recommend you don't waste your money and instead choose one that may cost a bit more. It does not bend well, springs back immediately to where it wants to be, and will not stand up on uneven surfaces very well. Choose another!
Buying this KVM was probably one step short of someone knocking me down in the store and taking the 50 bucks out of my wallet.I'm a IT Engineer and still couldn't get it to work right. The gentleman who said it keeps autoswitching and losing the keyboard and mouse intermittently. Then disconnect it to get it working for 5 sec. is right on the money. If you want to see how far you can throw a KVM switch you should buy this one. I'll almost guarantee you'll get at least 10 yards out of it.
Installs without any issues with Vista. Interfaces with Vista auto backup perfectly. I'm totally pleased with this product. It is exactly what I wanted in an external hard drive.
I was a little apprehensive at first, because I had heard some people say this case was too small. I purchased the Canon HF100 camcorder, and it is very tiny, so I had nothing to worry about. I can keep my charger/cords/HDMI cable/remote and even my digital camera can fit in this bag. Has a decent shoulder strap for mobility and could be worn on your belt, although I can't imagine how dorky that would look :). Overall, I would recommend this to a friend if they had a tiny digital camcorder they needed to protect.
this sub hits hard its well worth the money you payyou get more bang for your buck. put it with a Atrendported box, youll be happy.
My son purchased a new flat screen tv for his bed room and I was disconnecting the old cable and one of the prongs broke off inside the vcr and I couldn't get it out. Now we had to buy a DVD/VCR combo. I had always purchased the lowest priced cables in the past. Never again. These new cables look very durable and I believe the quality of the sound is better.
these came quickly and were a great price, however if doing a lot of running/exercising - you may want to find something that is a better quality. The earpiece is pretty large and doesnt stay in your ears that well.
quality and color very good.would recommend to others who just do ordinary printing that doesn't require perfect results.
1. Whenever printing Photo paper every picture comes out green, but when printing standard copy type paper it prints fine. The ONLY way to trick it is to put a peace of regular paper on top of the photo paper and ask it to print 2 copies. No - taking it off Auto paper does not work. I've tried deleting and reinstalling the driver many times and it does not help. Actually it did once fix it for one print job and that was it. I even got a whole new computer and it's still the same.Also, no matter what computer it's hooked up to the computer does not recognize that it's connected but it does print.. Strange!! I've been battling this since 2003 and i'm so tired of it. I'd get rid of it but i still have spare ink cartridges from almost never using it (i have a B&W; lazer i use all the time) so i stay with the miserable thing. Don't buy it and *definitely don't buy a used one* from anyone.
the HDMI cable does the job, and for cheap, which is a big plus. Avoid expensive cables, the cheaper ones are build just as well and offer the same picture/audio quality.My only gripe is that i had trouble finding a cheap 8ft HDMI cable so i had to settle for a 6ft one.
It isn't THAT loud, but it works reliably, and it can be very beneficial if you are using it the way I do. With a new baby in the house, we were paranoid that someone could quietly take her in the night. For around $20, problem solved. Every night, I spend about 3 seconds putting the doberman at the top of the staircase, pointing down the stairs. The red light flashes for 30 seconds, allowing you time to get out of the way. At that point, it goes dark, and there is no way somebody could get up the stairs without sounding the alarm. It is easily loud enough to hear from my bedroom, which gives me time to react, and may scare off the intruder. Mine runs 8 hours every night, and lasts 6-12 months on a single 9-volt battery. Every morning, I pick it up to turn it off, which proves to me that it is still working (since it detects the motion and the alarm sounds). I have only had one false-alarm in two years, which was a good thing since it proved that it was working. I had a balloon that was getting older and losing helium blowing around the house when the central air turned on, and it blew in the path of the alarm, sounding the alarm. Shadows and headlights do not trigger it, and it works in the pitch dark. Very cheap alternative to a full-blown alarm system.
THE SCREEN MATERIAL WAS WHAT I EXPECTED FOR A SOUND SCREEN, BUT THE WAY THE SCREEN SNAPS INTO THE FRAME IS POORLY DESIGNED. EXPECTED MORE CONSIDERING THIS SCREEN IS ACTUALLY FROM DRAPER. ALSO THE FELT ON THE ALUMINUM IS THIN AND CAN SCUFF EASILY. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS ITEM, IT IS NOT A EASY SET OR TAKE DOWN POOL, EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECTLY LEVEL OR POOL FILLS LOP-SIDED EVEN IF IT'S OFF BY A INCH. MY HUSBAND AND I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE THE IDEAL POOL FOR US, JUST TO COOL OFF IN, GOT IT THIS PAST SUMMER, AND WORKED ON GETTING IT PUT UP NEVER GOT IT UP RIGHT AFTER FILLING IT TWO TIMES AND WASTING WATER. WE EVEN CALLED A LOCAL POOL COMPANY HERE AND THEY WOULD NOT EVEN COME OUT AND TOUCH IT , SAID THEY DIDN'T RECOMENED IT. WHEN IT COME TIME TO TAKE IT DOWN BEFORE IT TURNED COLD WEATHER AND FROZE, WE HAD JUST AS MUCH TROUBLE TAKING DOWN AS PUTTING UP. DOESN'T DRAIN EVENLY, THE VIDEO SHOWS TWO PEOPLE PUTTING IT UP AND TAKING IT DOWN, YOU ACTUALLY NEED AT LEAST 4 IF NOT 6 PEOPLE.
great to hit on the patio and listen to my music
This doesn't work with an iPhone. It doesn't fit in the holder, and the interference makes the speakers have an awful clicking sound. The shipping charges (at the time I ordered it shipping was $6) were outrageous. It was shipped in a plastic bag via USPS Priority, and took a week to get here. Why don't companies use Flate Rate Priority boxes?! This could have cost $4.80 to ship.
Good full sound...no hum at all. Nice balanced subwoofer. Very happy, My Linux box now has some bass!
This device is of excellent quality, the screws that hold the block itself to the plastic mounting tab are countersunk so as not to short out, the shipping from the company was fabulous. Not too sure what else needs to be said.
Having used a lot of Linksys products in the past, I generally find them to be best value for the money, and they get the job done well. I purchased this particular card for my cable internet at home a few months ago, and everything has worked fine with it so far. Not only is the price of this card very good, but I think Linksys has done a very nice job making the installation instructions simple and easy-to-understand.Also, this card works just fine with Windows XP; you don't even need to do anything but install the card in the computer, XP has the drivers built in.
Well lets start on the housing and display. It is made of a shiny plastic which scratchs very easily, so within a couple of days of getting it I already had scratches all over it. Then, I bought the camara in May 08, I noticed that the battery would die easily. I would buy better brand batteries but they would die within a couple hours too. I do not use my camara alot. I normally would use it for my sons 1 hour soccer game or a field trip, it wouldn't last through anything! In the middle of my son's birthday I am in a panic cause my camara sucks and died while taking pictures! Also, it has a time lapse from when you click on the button to take a picture and when it decides to finally take the piture. You could be clicking and clicking with nothing happening and as soon as you decide to give up and walk away the camara takes a nice picture of the floor while you were pulling it away from your face.Overall the only nice thing is that it is fairly small and pretty easy to use, alos that it is pretty till the scratches start, but thats about it.
I've had mine for about a year now and have to say if you take care of it you'll have great service!The first thing I did was buy a case that's made out of clear Lexan so I'll never have problems with a crackedscreen. When I take it out it looks like the day i bought it. The other thing I do is treat it like a camera, anything so compact like the ipod needs to be treated with extra care, after all a hard drive is spining around in that little box! My Brother has zero problems with his also. The Video is sharp and clear, colors are great, loading movies, TV shows, Photos, music and more is easy and fast. I do wonder why no firewire but the USB2 cable does a fine job of getting things done.
Okay, it's not an L lens but it has all the image quality of an L lens. It's much, much heavier than the 18-55 kit lens that comes with the T2i/T3i; however, the build quality is not up to L lens specs (which probably saves some weight!). According to some, these lenses have a tendency for the IS to fail but mine is still going strong after 2 years (knock on wood).For darker indoor shoots without a flash this lens will struggle (you'll get very grainy images with high ISO) so you will probably need a wide prime (e.g. 50mm f/1.8, 1.4, etc.). If you have enough light the 2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range lets you isolate your subject well.
they tell u it has no problems with windows xp but it obvosly does i keep getting knocked off my net work and my comp is right next to the router. also my computer freezes at random now whenever im online i have to disable the network to get some things done then enable and do waht has to be done on the net. im very disatified with it but im looking for a way to fix it. ill post it up if i find it
If you have a Mac or PC with a Firewire 800 connection, and a device with a Firewire 400 connection, buy this cable. It works just fine as advertised, and appears rugged, thick, and sturdy.However, another reviewer claims the connectors are too small, and that the cable sits loosely in his plugs. I have not had that experience with my iMac or my Maxtor external HDD. However, he has also pointed out that the stiffness of the cable combined with those loose-fitting connectors make it easy to tap the cable and for it to come unseated. This may be a concern for some, but I simply have my backup HDD sitting on my desk next to my iMac and connected with this cable, and I've never had a problem with a cable coming loose. It's my Time Machine HDD so it gets used all the time, and it's worked just fine.
Mated up perfectly. The wires were pre-stripped, but the ends were still on so they wouldn't fray. Definitely worth the money. I'd buy it again.
i have the the same problem that others have. The changer will not accept my discs any more. It is very disconcerting. This is the second time that I have had the problem. I thought Bose was a great product. However, I do not think I will buy another. Having this happen twice is too much
Love the big fan on top and the convenient buttons. This case is the best!Antec Nine Hundred Steel ATX Ultimate Gamer PC Case (Black)
This is an absolutely gorgeous display.It's hard to tell from the photos, but the black plastic bezel is actually glossy, not matte. Black gloss on electronics has high class swank written all over it. Yes, I said swank. And yes, it gave you goosebumps.The built-in speakers are located on either side of the screen, not below it like they used to be on earlier models. They sound great if you choose to use them, and if not they're basically invisible and blend in naturally.Out of the box the picture looks phenomenal. Standard definition looks as good as you could hope, but HD content is where it really shines. Take the time to calibrate your display settings using some kind of HD calibration disc like theDigital Video Essentials HD (HD DVD + DVD Combo Disc)or just search Google for one of the many free HD calibration images that'll help you tweak your color, sharpness, and everything else to get the best picture. If you skip this step and just try to eyeball it, you'll be missing out on the deep colors that this display has to offer.This IS a 1080p TV, but it will ONLY display 1080p over an HDMI connection. It will not display 1080p picture over VGA, so if you're an Xbox 360 owner and don't have HDMI, 1080i is as good as it's going to get for you with this TV.This is a good TV! You should totally get it. Make me proud.
I'd been scoping out digital SLRs for a while, reading up extensively on the technical reviews, and finally chose the Olympus E500 over the equivalent Nikon and Canon. What sold me on it was the relatively identical quality shots produced, the lower price, and the new Four-Thirds system, which I think really sets it apart from the other digital SLRs out there (if you're not familiar with 4/3, PLEASE read up on it). Battery life has been awesome, even with lots of flash and LCD reviewing.There's two things I would change about it:Autofocus in low light - you can use the annoying strobe flash to aid it, but otherwise it doesn't focus well, which surprises me because my Olympus C-60 has no issue with this.Lack of a "Supermacro" - this is understandable as you can get a macro lens for it, but again, the lesser model C-60 has this feature built in, and so if I need to get a super close shot, I revert back to my C-60!
The iPOD 2nd gen is a neat little item. It loads and plays music files effortlessly using the software provided. One concern is that it needs to be reset to fully charge. If not reset, it will never indicate a full charge. Earphones are not comfortable for my ears. Maybe others find them OK but they are too big for my ears. Other than that I am pleased with my iPOD purchase.
Sometimes a little slow in pulling up info, but other than that I like it.
I purchased my copy in July 2008, and I have been very satisfied with it ever since. This is a very good and fast lens, and while modern digital cameras have an adjustable ISO, for film it's a blessing with its wide aperture at f2.8. I can take photos at night with ISO 400 film! Sure, the lens isn't problem-free: it's kind of noisy (most of my lenses are Nikon AF-S... very quiet), and at times it seems to focus-hunt with my F5. It is also very heavy, the zoom ring turns in what to me is the opposite direction, and the filter size is quite unusual (82mm). However, in my experience, it's very resistant to flare and quite well-built. I wouldn't hesitate to put this lense together with others for professional photographers, because it does perform well. Besides, I find that it causes very little noticeable distortion at its wide end. In short, a necessary lens for those demanding photographers who want a walk-about versatile zoom.
Very nice speakers considering the price. Good sound nice looks, sony did it again. Perfect for a room, but don't expect to blast a whole house
Toshiba SD-V295 Tunerless DVD VCR Combo Player.I have never been so disgusted with the setup of this machine. After a month, sometimes it will tape and sometimes not. All the wires are hooked properly, but yet it seems to have a mind of its own. I do not recommend this product.90 DAY WARRANTY. MINE DIED ON DAY 120. CHANGE THAT TO ZERO STARS.
I used to like Sony, but they have deteriorated over the years to the point where they now manufacture both cheap plastic junk alongside quality merchandise, and this box is in the cheap plastic junk category. One thing you can't get from online pictures is the cheap feel of a product, so I went to one of the large electronic stores to check it out in person (although I would buy it through Amazon - I just love 'em). The sound was ok (but not great), and "ok sound" was all I was looking for in a small unit for a bedroom. The unit has a cheap plastic feel, but the part that made me give a bad review was the speaker connection. The speakers have tiny little wires that come out of the back, and are crimped between the speaker back panel and the sides of the speaker case. This is fairly common practice now in junk manufacturing. There are NO speaker posts on the back of the speakers for connecting speaker wires, but just a flimsy wire for connecting to the main unit. There is NO strain-relief either for these flimsy speaker wires. A strain-relief would have cost less than a buck in manufacturing. Speaker posts, as commonly found in quality merchandise, might have cost a few bucks at most. After wiggling the wires a few times it became clear that they would break. Fixing this would require opening the unit and voiding the warranty. If you want to attach heavy duty speaker wire like Monster Cable, you will have to open the unit and void the warranty, or splice it onto the flimsy speaker wire that comes out of the speaker cabinet. Splicing Monster Cable onto flimsy speaker wire is just plain silly. Sony decided to save $3-$10 (max) in manufacturing and churn out more junk to keep the cost low. It is sad to see a formerly great company like Sony take the low road in manufacturing to save a few bucks, and sacrifice Sony's reputation.
So what does the consumer expect for $36.00 which is around the cost of 3 new CD's? I would never buy anything with a CD player so cheap, especially as a gift that will just obviously sound terrible and have very poor reliability. Come on folks, don't complain it's your fault for buying ridiculously cheap junk!
To save time, below is an excerpt from the email I fired off to the Sunnylamp Corp regarding the lamp I purchased."Regrettably, the projector lamp you sent me is defective. Right out of the box, the bulb was not secure to the plastic housing. I carefully attached the metal retaining clip. After inserting the lamp into the projector, the first message to appear on the screen was to replace the lamp. The lamp is so dark that I had to increase both the brightness and contrast to the maximum limits. It is worse than the original lamp that needs replacement. I tried it for a few days, but it is unbearable to use."Now, I'm waiting to see if they'll honor their product - I'm hopeful.
If you have an airport express and aren't using it, then well, you're not getting the full potential of your music. My airport express is 3 years old and I wasn't sure if this cable was compatible. It is compatible and it truly makes a difference. Skip the Starbucks and do yourself a favor.
So far so good, its been a couple of weeks and have had no problems. My only complaint is that the "foam" might tend to fall off if the headset isnt treated delicately
Camera takes beautiful pictures. Easy to operate. This is my first digital camera and it was easy to figure out.
I LIKED THIS TO ENCLOSE SOME PHOTOS I HAD PUT AWAY ..IN MAKING UP A PORTFOLIO OF 8X10 PHOTOS , I CHOSE THIS ONE TOO TO MAKE UP A SMALLER PHOTO PORTFOLIO AND WORKED OUT JUST RIGHT...
Just so you know, the BP522 battery can be used for the entire ZR series from ZR20 up to ZR90. (I checked the Canon website to verify.). An extended battery is definitely needed because the one provided with the camcorder has such as short battery life. But you can buy a generic battery made by Energizer (ER-C590) for $60-70 at the typical home electronics stores (i.e. Circuit City and Best Buy). You can also go online and find 2.5 hour batteries for as low as $35.99. Can't say whether they last as long as this one, but my Energizer did last for about 3 years with intermittent use (filming my kids...you know how that goes...lots of taping for the 1st year and then less and less as time goes on...).
My laptop was a slow 64MB machine that used to take ages to boot even with a few programs in my startup. On installing the 128 MB RAM module from Viking, my laptop has boots up so fast I am amazed. I am able to run many more programs simulataneously and installing the RAM chip was so easy. Defiitely a good buy !!
If you're looking for a camcorder that can produce vivid colors and crystal clear picture, stop reading this review now. This camcorder is not for you.If you can live with a medicore picture quality, but have the ability to virtually pocket a camcorder anywhere you go, read on.The Styling:No doubt, this camcorder exudes sex. Glossy finish with chrome accents. Bling! The styling is very appealing and will demand attention. The physical size is so small, it can be pocketed in a pair of jeans. However, the dimunitive size is also its disadvantage. Stabilizing the camcorder with one hand was a challenge due to it being so light and small. The physcial shape of the camcorder was very awkward to hold. Many times, the index finger would partially cover the lens during taping. It was just natural for the index finger to overlay on top of the lens. The zoom button is positioned for a thumb activation. However, when the thumb is re-positioned to employ the zoom button, the grip on the camcorder is compromised. The user will feel like the camera will drop from their hands when using the zoom button.The Picture:Outside daylight recording is acceptable. Color re-production is decent. There were still some slight noise in the image. However, there was an un-acceptable amount of purple fringing. This can be seen when recording a dark subject against a bright background. For example, point up at tree branches against a cloudy grey sky. The edges of the branch glows purple.Indoor recording with common household lamps was littered with noise and poor contrast. The overall picture was very grainy. There were no details in black objects. For example, a black leather chair just shows up as a black object with no other details such as wrinkles or texture.The Audio:Audio recorded in 16 bit sounded very good. Voices were clear and with faithful reproduction. However, at times, the microphone was able to pick up the actual tape winding mechanism of the camcorder. It was a constant high pitch whine that can be heard during playback. This is most likely due to the fact that the camcorder is so small that the distance between the microphone and the tape motors are minimized. The same condition was exhibited during the usage of the zoom button. Loud clicks can be heard during playback as the zoom button snaps back.Conclusion:This is definitley a case study of Quantity vs. Quality. There is a price to pay for ultra portability. In my opinion, the size of this camcorder has reached the point of diminishing returns. In other words, the camera is too small to be ergonimically correct. The size also compromised the audio and video performance. Buy it to impress your friends......just don't let them watch the final result.
I did a lot of research, even called over audio/video experts to quote out screens and projectors setups. I went back and forth and found they were quoting me screens that were crazy high and end way marked up so they could make a profit. I'm here to tell you, buy one of these screens. Get a cordless drill with a phillips head, and put this thing together yourself. It'll take you about 45 minutes to an hour, but the quality is really good, the whites and blacks are good with my project and I am really happy with the resultI have an Epson Cinewhite projector pumping 1080p and my home theatre system is not complete.
I got this player as a special gift on August 25, 2002. It was working fine until it started to mess up the first week in December 2002. The player froze in the middle of the movie several times. I had to turn off the power and turn the power back on. After I did that, it froze again. I tried cleaning the lens with my CD/DVD lens cleaner, did no good it messed up again. I returned it to the store and got a better model, the Apex AD-1201, no problems yet anyway. I will never get a low-end piece of el cheapo garbage from Apex again ever. Shoppers beware of that! Get a Sony, JVC, Samsung, or Panasonic DVD player. You won't regret it. I wish you luck!
I really don't know what the longevity is going to be, but I'll be optimistic. Same color cartridge as before, so should be just as good as the last.
I found this remote to be excellent within it's class! And for the Amazon price, with free shipping, I'm totally (...did I mention "totally!"?) satisfied thus far (I've had the remote a couple of weeks). The "learning" feature (aiming the original remote at the RM-VL600) worked flawlessly for me, and with not a single Sony product in my 5 component mix; and with the dvd player being a "no-name-brand" unit (Protron) with a bunch of remote buttons! With my older RCA vcr player, the factory code supplied with the RM-VL600 worked perfectly. With my LG 32" hdtv, the code supplied (Goldstar) worked almost perfectly, and then did after I tweaked a couple of specific buttons via "learning mode". Ditto with my Sherwood tuner. Only with my cable box and my dvd player did I have to use the learning mode totally --but that worked flawlessly. The "system" controls (4 buttons at the bottom) work as promised, but individual component menu steps may limit how far you can take it. So it's not the remote at issue, but rather the components. If I could change something it would be the width size of the 8 component buttons, simply because to see them light up when pressing them means placing your finger off to the side a bit. A minor but very pleasant surprise for me, was how much of the button labeling "fit" as universals.As with all things technical being relative, there's a learning curve here; but as an older geek dawg, I found the instructions good, clear and concise, and the steps logical and non-complicated.Again, excellent in it's class and promised features. And Amazon was excellent as the seller --website info, pricing, & shipping (free & prompt)!! 5 stars for both the RM-VL600 & Amazon!
Audiophiles who use 10 gauge wire for long runs will find these plugs nearly impossible... the set screws protrude out too far to allow the jackets to be screwed back on the plug body when 10 gauge wire is inserted. But, I use them without the plug body anyway. It isn't necessary for sound quality. It's cosmetic. The plugs sound great. For 12 gauge they are a tight fit, but the jackets will fit if you screw down the wire as tight as you can. There's a sense of accomplishment once you do this. And the feeling of "this is never going to come apart" and the added convenience of moving between components, which is what you are looking for. Be careful to turn the set screws (with the tiny screw driver) with the plug body placed on a surface. A surface that does not resemble your fingers....
Perfect. It runs under the house from one end to the other. Perfect for networking our two computers with a router.
well, the suction mount simply broke on the second day (not just fell off the window - it broke right at the place where you put GPS - it seemed to be too heavy at first place!!), the GPS fell down, never used since then! Still need to contact the warranty company and demand a replacement of that junk! Cound't even register the product on-line, always got some kind of error!The GPS itself is pretty good, I guess. It has a lot of nice options - like to avoid highways, find the fastest/shortest way, you can put a whole bunch of addresses in your favorites for a quick search. Too bad I can't even use it because of that stupid mount suction broke!
I purchased this card for my Canon S3 IS. I have already taken hundreds of photos using this card without a problem.
Received as requested in good shape and promised est time, a good holder for gels. Lee could of provided an extra fat rubber band for the price of the holder in case of loss or breakage.
Got a FujiFilm MX1200 Digital Camera recently. It came with 4MB smartmedia card. Highest recomended value of card from the Owners manual was 32MB, got the 64MB and tried it out. It works a treat. Where before I could store 9 images at normal res I can now store 180. Format takes a blink of an eye. I have to get some sort of reader for it as a serial connection downloading 180 images will take an age. I will buy a 2nd one for when I go on vacation.
The Streamzap remote has been supported in Linux for a long time and configuration is dead simple with newer versions of Linux. Configuration is also very flexible and easy to replicate if you have more than one HTPC. The remote itself has a nice arrangement of buttons both in terms of size and placement. It could use a few more labeled buttons but the colored buttons are adequate for custom commands.It's simple and relatively cheap. Hoewver, it doesn't function as a "universal remote". It also has a weak battery cover that doesn't being dropped. Although the remote itself is durable. It can withstand years of repeated abuse. Your kids will lose this remote before they break it.
Complex to use but no real problems except for the programming code so satelite receiver communicates with the DVR to turn on when the timer is set. Still have not figured that one out.Great product other than that. A lot of capabilties including coping tapes to DVD's and using camera media for video review and transfer.
Device itself is well made. However, it does not do as I expected, i.e., convert MS Force Feedback Joystick to USB for XP Pro. And neither, by the way, does the twice as expensive one from Radio Shack.
I gave a five star review because it is great for what the tripod was intended for. I wanted to use it for videography and am not happy with it because I didn't realize that I wanted smooth movements from start to finish during pans and tilts - well I did realize that I wanted that -but I didn't realize that I needed a fluid film head to achieve that effect. So I ended up spending $150 + on a different tripod head and a converter screw ($10) that will allow my new tripod head to fit on this tripod. I am keeping the product instead of returning it because I really like the tripod legs - they are super sturdy, and built to last. This tripod will be great for you if you are doing home videos, still photography (although you may want to buy a level to mount on your camera), or locked-down videography. However, if you want to do fluid-movement - you can take my route and buy this tripods legs and a different head.. or just invest in a fluid tripod made for film...... I feel silly for making the initial mistake, but thought I'd share in case anyone else was about to do the same. Again, I gave it 5 stars because it really is a great tripod for its own purpose.
Nothing much to say, it would be better if you receive the code via email instead of have to wait for the delivery and also waste paper for just a code.
Mr. Mountain:First, you shouldn't post the answer to a problem the person ISN'T having. You posted how to bind an outbound SMTP connection. That's easy. The problem is with INBOUND SMTP connections (where you have a server on THIS side of the firewall). It simply does not work for internal or VPN connected LAN segments.We have two mail servers: one for our normal, public accessible email system; and one we use to send mass emails (not spam or junk, but holiday "thank you" emails to our existing customer base). Because our existing customer base is more than 250,000 addresses, we have the second one set not to retry and not to report back errors from the postmaster. The first one is co-located on one of our servers at Rackspace, and the second is in house. We can not see the second one from inside or when Remoted into one of our Rackspace servers, but we can from home provided we aren't VPN'd in.I'm having to configure the second post office on another server at Rackspace and tie up more of our precious resources since switching to this router. Beyond that, it has been a very good router. VPN setup between us and our two Rackspace sites was simple over our old DSL line, and no difficulties setting up the Cable line as a backup. Of course, failover has to be manual because Rackspace uses Cisco routers, but I knew that going into it.If it would properly bind incoming traffic without screwing up internal and VPN traffic on the same ports, I would give it four, possibly five stars. Until then, it doesn't do everything as advertised and has to suffer the middling three star rating from me.
These cables are cheap, and they work well. I ordered 5 expecting to have a few duds, but they all worked great. I gave a few away as gifts and in housewarming baskets and kept the rest for my own uses.
This JBL High-Performance iPod Loudspeaker is very nice. Strong, rich and clear sounds come out of this relatively small unit. The design is also very nice to look at while listening to my ipod or streaming music from my PC. I use it everyday to get my music fix. A good buy.
This is a very limited versatility 400 speed film better suited to the studio than real life applications. I've found that it is grainy unless used in a very controlled environment. Even good lighting outdoors produces less than satisfactory results. With the right lighting, the film does produce very pleasing skin tones. However, the amount of work that requires is frustrating unless you are a primarily and most comfortably a studio photographer. If you do much shooting outdoors, skip it.
I have owned my Wireless Music System for PC for about 6 months and I have come to the conclusion that my Wireless Music System for PC (which I think is Bluetooth technology) is only usable in my house if I shut down my 802.11G wireless computer network AND be willing to accept what I call "cutting out" when our microwave oven is in use. Also I never did get the remote to control Winamp, but I considered that a minor problem that I would address after I fixed the BIG "cutting out" problem.I spent many weeks working with the Logitech tech help department via e-mail. After performing weeks of tests to eliminate possible causes, I finally confirmed that the reason my music was cutting in and out was wireless interference between anything that transmits on the 2.4GHZ band and the Wireless Music System for PC. The end, no way to fix it. The Logitech tech help department persisted with me to help solve my problem, but after we all learned that shutting down the network and turning off the microwave completely fixed my problem they were done, no offers for refund and no products available to correct the issue. This made me think twice about the electronics industry standards that usually prevent a company from designing a product that has a VERY limited application.
Massive improvement over the basic wireless card's antennal. I also use it in conjunction with a dlink repeater. no interuptions ever.
I'd recommend only getting this light if you only plan on using one per module, they tend to dim and don't easily distribute power. don't use these if you plan on doing something other than plugging them into your comp. I got these to light up a buddies bass cab, had to re-wire them cuz they werent long enough and got a better set of nobs and switches, but the wire these were manufactured with sucks. not mention these are only bright at a distance. they could light an entire living room but didn't really do much inside the cab, i used a uv reactive paint and it really didn't glow unless the light was at a distance. so again, i'd only use these for pluggin directly into your comp as intended and nothin else.
big piece of crap. Also a wonderful paperweight. Get another brand unless you like to spend money on things that work half the time and then break completely 9 months after you buy them.
It works for me, but this is basically a low-quality product and the picture is not crystal clear on any channel. Some are downright awful. My cheapo house TV is much better on all channels; on the same cable.I would not enthusiastically recommend this card. For me, it is really just a stop-gap until I can find something better.That being said, most of the channels that I normally watch, come in well enough to record for later (low quality) viewing, so I still use it every day. Just don't expect too much and you will not be disappointed. At least it gives me another TV, I can watch my English channels.Setup, however, was easy and except for the funky remote, it works extremely well; my only negative is the low picture quality on some of my favorite channels. One cool thing is the MP4 option. You can watch a pre-recorded program on Windows Media Player while recording in time shift function.My next choice is leaning towards the ATSC NTSC Hybrid HDTV PCI TV Tuner /Digital Video Recorder by Geniatech. About $15 more, but I hear the software is awesome and the picture is very clean. I don't need the digital, as my area has no digital, but the standard cable tuner should be fine.
I had been storing my music on a 2GB card in my palm pilot. I was having a lot of trouble transferring the music, with many errors, not to mention how long it took to transfer. I finally decided to get an MP3 player. A friend kept telling me about the Sandisk Sansa. There were some great features, but the bad far, far outweighed the good. Too many of the same problems over and over, and many people returning them.I got my Apple iPod last night and have hardly put it down! I did a lot of research first and was hard pressesd to find negative feedback about this item. This thing is great! I was up till 3AM listening to my music. The sound quality is so much better than I had expected!I really like the case I got (Tuffwrap Accent by XtremeMac- Walmart and Radio Shack) because it is really tough rubber and all of the holes are in the right place for the new nano. The only thing is that the unit does not slide up into it completely because of the square corners of the nano. The case has more rounded corners in the top, so the nano does not line up just right in the case. It is good enough and you can still use the controls. It is only about a 1/4 of an inch at most. I am just picky about it lining up correctly so this is a bit annoying. But the case is still great as far as protection. (update 12/2006- found a case just like my other one, but this one is actually made for the 2nd generation nano! Fits perfectly!! Got it at Radio Shack. They allowed me to trade it in for the other one that actually fits.)I also bought the Belkin TuneBase FM transmitter for the car. It is similar to the Monster version. I did not like the Belkin version at all. I ended up going and getting the Monster FM transmitter at Radio Shack. It works great! I like the fact that my Ipod lays in the console rather than sitting in a dock (some of you may prefer the dock). I like that I can pick up the Ipod and use it sort of like a remote to the radio because I can operate it easily without looking down at the dock. I can even hold it while driving if I want to flip through the songs while driving rather than having to reach over to the dock. The sound of this transmitter is great. Some areas you might get a bit of static or station bleed through while driving, but this is minimal and is usually not a problem. I find this happened a lot less with Monster than with the Belkin. The Belkin had a nasty hiss over all of the songs.People are talking about this unit not having a radio on it, but I find that I have so many favorite songs on it that I do not need a radio. When I do have a radio, all I do is channel surf for songs I like anyway. This way, I already have all the songs I like at my fingertips!I think these headphones really make this nano great! I was so surprised when I first heard this little unit play! For something so tiny, it rocks! I am really glad I followed my gut and went with this unit instead of dealing with frustration first by getting the Sansa. This new nano is a must have!
I've used my WG111NA with a Series 2 TiVo for six months or so without a hitch. It has pretty good range and reception in my house (which is, admittedly, small) and was a snap to install and configure on the TiVo. After six months of continuous, always on operation it has yet to give me any trouble.A word to the wise, however--you may not want to order this adapter online since it is very difficult (if not impossible) to know which version you will end up getting. I tried twice to order two different adapters online and both times got the wrong version. I ended up buying it at a local big-box retailer even though it cost more, just so that I could confirm the version.
Bracket works,but doesn't hold camera very well. Feels like it might strip the threads if I try to tighten it more.
I decided to buy these after hearing of the Etymotic brand from an article on Engadget. The flanged rubber cone ear tip design appealed to me, because I have used ear plugs like this before and found them to be very comfortable and easy to insert. The ER6i model description said that it was specifically designed for the iPod and featured enhanced bass, so I figured this was the best model for my iPhone 3GS.When I received the package with the earphones, I brought them inside from the cold and allowed them several hours to warm up to room temperature before trying them out.My first impressions when I opened the package were that the earphones looked much smaller than I had imagined they would be, and I had doubts about them fitting into my ear securely. I also thought that they looked extremely delicate, and would likely not stand up to much abuse. The cord going into the earbuds was extremely thin, and there was no reinforcement where it entered the earbuds.I found the earbuds easy to insert into my ears, and very comfortable. I knew I had gotten a good seal in my ear canal because the outside sounds became blocked out completely. Unfortunately, this is where the earbuds' tiny size becomes an issue. At the point where I had seated the earbuds well within my ear canal, they were inserted far enough that removing them might be difficult for some people without pulling on the cord. This was something that another reviewer mentioned as well. If you have larger fingers, you may not be able to seat these into your ear far enough or retrieve them once you do. Pulling them out by the cord is not recommended, and would probably cause these earphones to fail very quickly.With the earphones seated properly within my ears, I made sure to turn down the volume on my iPod ALL THE WAY before beginning to play music. I loaded up a favorite playlist consisting of dance and trance music. The audio was very clear and crisp, and the highs and mids were excellent, without being too bright. The bass, however, was nonexistent.I really don't consider myself to be a "bass junkie" at all, but for me personally, the reproduction of low end bass frequencies is important to my enjoyment of music, be it dance, trance, rock, hip-hop, jazz, etc. These earphones simply didn't deliver at all, and I found myself wondering how the words "enhanced bass" made it into the description of this product. I didn't find the bass reproduction to be much better than the cheapo Apple earphones that come with the iPhone.Ultimately, the utter lack of bass and the flimsy construction quality were deal-breakers for me, and I opted to return these earphones. For the money spent, I was extremely disappointed.For those that are scouring through these reviews as I did, trying to figure out what set of earphones to purchase, here are a few other bits of insight and advice I can offer:-- Bose In-Ear Headphones: I had purchased a set of these based on rave reviews from my boss and many rave reviews online as well. The sound quality of these earphones is pretty good, as long as they actually stay in your ears. My biggest complaint with these earphones is that they fall out of my ears very easily. I tried all three of the included sets of eartips, but still could not get them to stay in well. This was also a top complaint among negative reviews of these earphones. Instead of seating into your ear canal like most earbuds, the Bose In-Ear Headphones simply rest in your outer ear, and only a small protrusion on the silicone ear tips actually penetrates further into your ear canal. The Bose eartips are not designed to seat or seal into your ear canal, so they do not block as much outside noise as other earphones that do. Because of this, you will have to turn the volume up a little more on your MP3 player to achieve the same resultant volume level in your ear. As stated earlier, the sound quality is pretty good, but it is not as clear as other earphones, nor is the bass reproduced to as low a frequency as other earphones. Many people may not perceive the lack of these lower bass frequencies, but people who are particular about this will notice it. Overall, I probably would have been happy with these earphones if they stayed in my ears well. If you are moving around at all, these probably will not stay in your ears. If you are sitting stationary in one spot and can get them to fit well in your ears, you may like these.-- JVC Marshmallow Earbud Headphones: My girlfriend has a set of these, so I gave them a quick try. For the $15 price of these earphones, I was very impressed. While the highs and mids are not as clear as other earphones, it certainly wasn't bad, either. The bass reproduction was extremely impressive, considering the price range, and although it was a little overpowering of the highs/mids for my taste, I found that the overall sound was better balanced to my liking than any other set of earphones I have tried. Again, for $15, I was very impressed. If I can't find a higher-quality set of earphones that has a well-rounded sound reproduction, I will pick up a pair of these and be pretty content.Based on other reviews I have read, the next models I will be looking to try are:Klipsch - Custom-1 Earbud Noise-Isolating HeadphonesMonster - Beats By Dr. Dre Tour High Resolution In-Ear HeadphonesMonster - Turbine Earbud HeadphonesV-MODA Bass Freq EarbudsGOOD LUCK in your search! I hope you found this review helpful.
I bought this CA speaker to play music in my lab whilst dealing with chemicals. I previously wanted the iHome9 system, but had been hesitated to pay $70+. Luckily I found this model, which is affordable to a poor student like me. I did some research on it and it seemed to be the best fit. I received the speaker about a week ago, and it has been great so far.The sound quality is very good. I did a little comparison upon receipt with my Creative Inspire T10 2.0 speakers (for my laptop). In a quiet place like my home, it's kinda hard to tell the difference of the two except that the CA model lacks a little bit of bass. Given the size, it's ear-satisfying to me. I also played it in my lab, a place filled with constant noises from equipments. When the volume was turned up, there was no sound distortion. I don't know if the sound quality would ever deteriorate along the way like some other reviewer mentioned, but so far so good. Btw, I don't use batteries, so I have no comment on the sound quality when the power is supplied by battery.About the ease of use, this model doesn't have a remote, which is not a big problem for me. I found that when my ipod nano was docked onto the speaker I can only use the buttons on top of the speaker to control the volume, while the volume function through my ipod nano was nonadjustable. The construction of this speaker seems durable. The whole speaker is pretty light but sits very stable, and the size is actually smaller than I thought. It came with a carrying bag which is neat. It also has a variety of docks for different ipods/ipod nanos/itouchs/iphones. And of course, you can always use the cable coming in the box to connect to an ipod shuffle or something else alike.Overall, this speaker system meets all my needs. It's affordable, portable, easy to use, and most importantly the sound quality is awesome. I'm very satisfied with this purchase.
I needed an angled cable to use in my car dock, and this one is perfect.
Review posted from P. F. is for a TTL300 case which does not have the expanded compartments the TTL500 does. Previous review is on the money for the small case. The TTL500 has all those features and a significant added pocket that can carry a portable printer, a work binder, or a thin projector. The TTl500 also has an expanding portfolio file section for letter sized folders. Nice package and storage for 4 lbs. Well constructed.
this is a great product and it works as advertised, it has flawless input transitions with no graphics glitchs and no time delay between switches. i wouldn't just recommend it i would hurt some one who didn't recommend it!
We purchased this router to replace one we have had for many years. This one is so much more efficient, we love it.
It's easy to set up and the sound quality is perfect once you set the iPod volume at the right level. I especially love the fact that I paid under $20 what most retailers are selling for $50 and up. A whole lot of bang for my buck, I recommend this to any iPod owner!
I bought two of these ink cartridges for my Epson Stylus 660 printer. Last week I replaced my empty Epson cartridge with a Rhinotek. I was very disappointed in the quality of the ink. It is very inconsistent. Sometimes it prints fine, while other pages are terrible. I will spend the extra and stick with Epson cartridges in the future.
I use this router with Via-Talk upstate NY.Once I got it up & going it works great!I like Via-Talk. If I am talking a technical issue itis lots easier when the person your talking tospeaks & understands English. Via-Talk is less $$ too.I got my router from Via-Talk directly.
LOGITECH CORDLESS DESKTOP EX110 DOES EVERYTHING I EXPECTED .I USE IT MAINLY WHEN MY MAC BOOK is connected to my TV.
I love this cable, the retractability makes it so convenient in the car with my ipod! The end started fraying from me yanking on it so much I guess, so it only lasted a year and I have to buy a new one now, but it was so inexpensive that I don't mind. My husband has one too and the retractability died about 6 months ago, so it's just like a regular cord for him. So it's not built to last, but it works great as long as it's working and it's cheap :)
I USE MAYBE 100 CD'S A MONTH AND THIS BRAND DID NOT HAVE ONE BAD CD IN THE PACK. USUALLY I WILL HAVE TO THROW AWAY ABOUT 3 BAD CD'S BUT DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS BRAND.
Ive had this for only 3 months now and it doesnt work. When I first got it it worked great for about 2 weeks. Then it just stopped working . I tried it again for about a few weeks , same thing it came on when ever it felt like it . Now it doesnt even come on at all .....not worth even 2 bucks.....do yourself a favor and keep your money ....not worth it at all!
I bought this little recorder and its the best thing I bought. The sound is great for such a little recorder and the sub files is very useful. Great product.
This is not a bad card-it's vey useful. It cost so much money! I have an Audiovox mp3 player and to get a extra 32meg card for it costs 50$ Here a SanDisk SDMB-16-470 32MB MultiMedia Card costs 100! I understand that this is not just for a certain mp3 player but u should lower the price!
Until wireless USB becomes available, this amazing gadget is a great way to roam and print. It functions as a wireless printer cable featuring bi-directional printing. Toss away your existing USB printer cable, plug in one USB adapter gizmo into your notebook, the other USB adapter gizmo into your USB printer -- voila, instant wireless USB printing. Its that simple (well, not quite, the printer adapter only worked when I used the supplied USB extension cable). The printer adapter requires use of the supplied AC-DC adapter (110v to 240v).My computer is an HP zt3000 notebook. Printer is a Canon i80. Works great with the i80 although not documented as a compatible printer. Perhaps many non-documented printers will work also, YMMV. My wireless test range was 100 feet through one wall. The range is identical to my wireless router range. Aparently this gadget uses bluetooth, it is only pairs between the two supplied adapters, not possible to pair with any other devices (missed opportunity here).This gizmo is better than using a print server because it allows bi-directional printing. However, I've got to wonder if there's problems with security or interference from other nearby units. So maybe its best to keep it a secret afterall.
As a fan of the whistler products, I bought the 1740 as a birthday present to myself. I've had BEL's and Passport's and even a Uniden detector, and for the money you cannot find a more solid detector than a whistler. On the highway detection is fantastic and around town in the city mode, the unit works near flawlessly. This machine is a big bang for the buck!!!
Great product for the price. Easy to install and use. Very functional and sensitive. I have a small desk with limited space, and way too many cords already, and the mouse cord was always getting caught on the corner of the keyboard drawer. No problem now. I like it immensely. Great value with the current rebate.
this works perfect.i bought other chargers off the net that said they would work with my garmin but when you pluged them in to charge a large icon of a computer would pop up on the screen and you could not see the map or get any other fuction of it to work with this charger it works perfect ..you can charge and use the garmin at the same time..thanks Amazon.com
The Slingbox's ability to control your device is the key issue. They provide a number of control codes, but not nearly enough. In my case, I was out of luck - the Slingbox was not able to control either of my DVD players. Since you don't know if they support your device or not, are you going to take that gamble?
I've had the speakers for nearly a year now and was reading through a few of the reviews here and i also have to agree that these speakers really are Unbelievable they just sound great doesn't matter what music your into. The bass is great! And the prologic technology actually does sound excellent.In a previous review however i read that a person had difficulty using the speakers with win2k well i found that i couldn't use the software which enabled the usb cable (speaker software) but that didn't mean that i couldn't use the surround sound. If you hold the centre button down for 3 or 4 seconds it switches the speakers from analog to prologic. I just happened to stumble across this when messing around with the speakers. Its easy to see if you've switched the speakers to prologic by looking at the light on the unit if its orange it means its on analog if its green then its prologic.The speakers are soooo good!!! that i've actually put them into my room and hooked them up to my stereo system to add an EXTRA punch to my sound system, it Works amazingly with the other speakers.....So yeh go get yourself a set of these if you can afford them at the price they're at :(
Got this case for X-mas. I've seen it elsewhere called the scuba sleeve case because the outer coating is supposed to be a scuba-like material. It doesn't feel very rubbery to me, it feels more like hard leather. It's kind of hard to open up the sliding graffiti area on the Tungsten when you are using the case, but other than that it does offer more protection and gives the Tungsten a more rugged feel when you are carrying it around.
This is a great little gadget for reading the info saved on your Memory Stick. The tranfer rate is pretty fast, and it is incredibly easy to install and use. After it is installed it acts just like a zip disk so you can drag and drop the files you wish to transfer.I love the fact that I don't have to run down my camera battery while transfering my photos to my PC. It is small and can be unplugged and stored easily, so it doesn't take up valuable desk space. For a few bucks more Sony makes a USB Mouse / Memory Stick Reader combo, but this by itself is a great product and a pretty good value.
I love everything about this camera. It's the right size, battery has a long life, menus are easy to navigate, video mode yields pretty decent pictures and sound (for a still camera). Takes beautiful still photos. Sleek brushed metal casing makes for strong and sturdy camera. Photo management software is easy to use too. Perfect for the "point-and-shoot" amateur. And it'll fit in your front pocket too!
All in all this is a pretty decent mp3 player that uses a AAA battery. You can add up to a 2GB SD card, but that's it. It will not support any SD HC cards. So you're max'd out at 4GB. (or at least until RCA updates the firmware to support it)
As everyone else said. The motherboard will fry shortly after a year. They will not replace it. I turned my laptop on today and the screen does not work. I need a new motherboard which would cost about $400. I have held myself back for a really long time but now IM GETTING AN APPLE!
I put these in my deluxe strat (with some creative wiring) and they sound incredible. Play these through a Swart AST Pro and you're in heaven.
I used the PEN years ago and rediscovered it again.This amazing simple tool cleans the glass lenses and filters with ease.All the smudges, fingerprints and dust are moved without worry to the lens/filter.Buy one for your must needed camera accessory.
This product performs about as well/poorly as others have stated here. I bought it to relay a camera feed from the back of my RV so distance is not a killer and audio is irrelevant to me. The important error I found in the specs is that the units are not actually 12 volts DC. The units are actually 8 volts DC. This is irrelevant if you are using the supplied power packs in a 120 volt AC (e.g., home) environment. It is a very important error if you plan to put either or both units into a car/truck/RV.
This really is for making 4 cups of coffee. The coffee is not as hot as my old Farberware. Also it seems I need to add more coffee than usual to get the taste I prefer which is strong. Fast and easy to clean.
I've had two Garmin rino 120s and one Garmin 130 for years. Although they are not the 110 of course, all of my comments apply to the 110 as well since within this model range they are based upon the same basic design.PROs:My family uses them all the time when we're out riding our bikes. I especially like them at amusement parks because we sometimes split up, and over reasonable distances can use them to communicate and find each other. I believe Garmin holds the patent for transmitting locational information in the way that they do for these types of radios. Very handy.CONs:On the other hand I think there are two main design problems. The minor one is that the battery compartment spring connectors wiggle loose over time and with no capacitor to ride through a millisecond of loss of power, the units simply crash or die. The more major problem is that the only way to update these rinos (maps, software updates, etc.) is through an old obsolete DB9 serial cable. No modern computer even comes with serial connectors anymore! Seriously Garmin, you've already gotten a huge return on investment in your design that is well over a decade old now - can't you even see your way clear to refresh the computer interface so that your customers can download maps (which you also sell) on a modern computer? (Note: the more modern/expensive rino models do have better interfaces, but the low end models are stuck in the past with an unusable connector. If you have to have a rino, get a different model.)I love the concept, but I can't recommend any product that can no longer communicate. It would be like asking someone to recommend an old analog NTSC TV set. Just say no.
Well, I'm buying yet another one of these.No, they don't fail - I simply must have one at every computer that I work with. This little gem stays put on your desktop and allows your hand to rest naturally over the buttons and permits your thumb full control over the trackball. I have been a fan of trackballs for years and I've used just about all of the variations...everything from the cue-ball size monsters to the pinch between the thumb and forefinger beasts and nothing else quite works as well for me.I have large hands (size 9.5 surgical glove) and the start of the bane of arthritis. . .but this little tool does not cause me to cramp or otherwise suffer any problems with long hours of use.What else could I ask for? How about a BlueTooth enabled model so that I can carry one in my laptop case and have my favorite "mouse" everywhere?
Granted, I am tough on my personal electronics but at these prices I expect some reliability. After one day skiing with my Riot (no crashes, maybe a little moisture on the outside of the unit) the hard drive began to whir and the display starting looking funny. Within days, the machine is headed to the dustbin.Battery life and download times were average at best, but bearable. I understood that I was not buying a top of the line iPod so I was not expecting much, but the Riot did not meet my low expectations.
I searched high and low for a digital picture frame in retail stores for my mom's Christmas gift. Not only were all of the other picture frames riddled with design problems and an over-all bleh appearence, but they all lacked in picture display quality. I finally buckled down and decided to spend the extra cash on the Philips. Crisp, clear and luminescent display and simple interface make this device a must have for all digital camera enthusiasts and the internal battery makes for a great, uncluttered presentation when guests are over. The best part about it is that my mom has easily grasped the technical specifics of popping in the camera's SD card and turning on the device!4 stars for knowing I made a great purchase and a 5th star for it's ease of use. Just ask my mom!
I ran the WPC11 since Christmas on a lpaptop with Windows ME. Ran great, with quick installation (through the card was replaced after 2 months when it died ). The signal under ME reached from a router in the basemant to an upstairs room, 2 floors up and about 65 feet away. However, after I upgraded the operating system to to XP (and downloaded all current XP patches and updates), it no longer picks up the signal in that location: signal strentgth is not as good under XP. Linksys tech support claims it is an XP issue, as the protocols used by XP for wireless are not as good AND XP is more suspectible to interference form other wireless devices - such as portable phones - which I do have in the room in question.So - if it works under ME, be careful about upgradingt o XP.
For $20 I couldn't have done better. Small and easy to use, and after a year it still works perfectly. Money well spent for me...
HDMI Cable-2 Meter (6.6 ft) HDMI KING Gold Plated v1.3 HDMI to HDMI Cable with Ferrite CoresWorks great no difference than the $150 Cable at the local Electronic Chain Store
I have been a user for years of an Arkon Infrared listening device. I knew this type wouldn't work well when lying in bed and line of sight reception would be a problem so I selected the Sennheiser RS 130. The connection process was simple and straight forward and the performance is outstanding for my application. If I needed another unit for another TV in my house this is the unit I would purchase. I wear hearing aids so hearing is not a problem but understanding definitely is. With the Sennheiser RS 130 everything is crystal clear and the fidelity is great.
I have scanned nearly 3,000 slides since buying the scanner in November. I have not had any major problems to speak of - 2 or 3 jams out of 3K slides is not bad. The images come out clear and crisp, Colors look good as well. The software that comes with the scanner is not that easy to use and I had a hard time getting good results so I spent an extra $79 and bought VueScan from Hamrick Software - this made all the difference! I also bought a Braun Paximat carousel from B&H; so I can load 100 slides, come back in 9 or 10 hours and see the results.After some experimenting with settings I am getting great results every time. I have great results with the ICE but not so much with the ROC and GEM settings. I have ICE set to the lowest setting and all the dust and scratches are gone.If you are looking into scanning many thousands of slides this is the way to go. Also go ahead and buy VueScan, a couple of the Braun carousels and a external backup drive. Make sure you have a computer you can dedicate to scanning - does not need to be new or fast but should have at least 1 or 2Gb RAM and a large (100GB+) hard drive. Also make sure you backup the files daily.This product looks an awful lot like (and has identical specs to) the Braun slide scanner that sells for nearly twice the cost. I debated whether to go with the trusted name or the lower price product - No regrets on going with the cheaper product - the performance has been stellar.I would have given the product 5 stars if it had come with good software.=== Update December 2010 ===Scanner still turning out great images over 9,000 slides later! Only issue I have run into is that it tends to jam a lot lately, but I found that if you put a short pencil or some legos on the dark emergency slide release on the top then stack some heavy books on top and weigh down the release (not the button but the part where the slide actually would come up) then it will run without a single jam unless the cardboard was really mangled to begin with.
My family bought this Linksys wireless access point/router two weeks ago after getting a cable connection installed in our home.After reading reviews from disappointed customers saying that the setup was near impossible, I was very surprised that it took me, a fifteen year old, less than 15 minutes to get it up and running. My dad's computer is a Winbook PC running Windows 2000, and it's hooked up to the router via an ethernet cable. My Macintosh PowerBook, running OS X, is wireless using an Apple AirPort card.All I had to do was install the Install Disk on my Dad's computer, and he was online. For my computer, all I had to do was turn the Apple AirPort card on and my computer was online.The wireless capabilities of this router are amazing; I can take the computer to the corner of my large backyard and still have a signal. The only problem I've had thus far is that occasionally my instant messages get backed up when I'm using AOL Instant Messenger, and I won't receive an instant message for a while after a friend has sent it.Other than that, this router has been a great investment. I am curious though as to why it's not advertised anywhere that Linksys systems are compatible with Macs using AirPort cards, because I've been able to use my computer in my own Linksys home wireless network, as well as at my friend's house, who has a Linksys wireless network running through her house.
I ordered a replacement USB cable for a Nikon Coolpix 4500 camera which has a proprietary outlet on it.The USB cable that arrived fit into the proprietary outlet of the Nikon Coolpix 4500 camera, but failed to download photos to my computer. I suspect that it is either a defective cable, or the proprietary jack on the camera end is the wrong one for a Nikon Coolpix 4500 camera.
The screen works just fine. It was just what I wanted at a reasonable price
mouse works great however constant rattling finally drove me to take it apart. severalvunknown pieces of gear fell out ontp the table. I could not locate any place that tyey may have come from.left them on table put mouse back together again.Mouse works fine..Go figure....just more than I asked for...
This camera was purchased as a Christmas gift for my daughter. She is enjoying it and says that the computer software for downloading and adjusting photos is easy to use.
These are comfy and the sound is really good. No white noise. I use them only for listening so I can't speak for the mouth piece part of this product. But for what you pay, it's a good deal.
This system is very good for the money you spend, and one of the best features, as stated above, is the Gameport. It also has a sweet look, even if it is a little big. The 5 disk changer gives you plenty of room to shuffle your favorite CDs. The only trouble I've had with it is getting yelled at for having it too loud. Overall, a great buy.
This lens is the best in terms of both image and build quality, and it is worth every penny. With my copy, Images at f/2.8 are remarkably sharp with vibrant colors. Stopping down to f/4 improves the images a little, but not by a whole lot from my experience. Bokeh at f/2.8 is stunningly smooth and pleasant. This lens can throw a distracting background entirely out of focus when used correctly.My primary motivation for purchasing this lens was for photographing my cousins' youth hockey games. Prior to this lens, I was using an EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS. Hockey rink lighting is often very dim, and that makes for a tough time with a slow lens with that. With that lens, I was only able to freeze motion if I used an ISO setting of 1250 and above.Using THIS lens, I am able to obtain acceptable results using ISO 400-800, which results in a pretty good reduction in noise on my 40D. The results have thoroughly impressed my aunt and uncle, who enjoy having the clear, vibrant images of their kids that only a pro lens like this can deliver.There are only two issues that I can think of that people might have with this lens, and there's nothing here that isn't covered in other reviews. The first is the weight: This is a heavy lens. Personally, I find the added weight to be a benefit because it helps me steady my hands and, lets face it, if you spend this much on a lens you want it to feel expensive. The second is the obvious fact that this is a big, white lens with a flashy red ring. You will get noticed. The attention you get could be good or bad depending on how you feel about it, but it will be difficult to avoid in any case. You will, however, be the envy of anyone using anything less than this.The good far outweighs the "bad".If you can afford it, go for it. You definitely wont be sorry.
I purchased this Nikon D200 with the 18- 135 lens, and thought it was a fantastic camera, that is, until the auto focus decided to no longer work at 11 months old.It appears that the D200 has an inherent fault in the auto focus, and Nikon are not doing a recall, and in my case refuse to fix it under warranty.So I am very disappointed with this camera, very disappointed with Nikon, and would never buy another Nikon product due to their lack of product support
I use this to port digital audio from my Airport Express to my receiver. Works great, and you can't beat the low price.
Great receiver. Replaced my 600 watt Philps Home Theater in a Box. Despite less total wattage it sounds awesome. I am using it with Sony speakers which I am also very happy with. Although I have not heard it with a subwoofer yet (Athena 10 inch is in the mail), it almost has as much bass as my old system which, which did have one. The sounds are crisp throughout all the levels. And it sounds awesome when using it with an optical on DTS. No clicks or snaps like my old system.All in all a very good receiver. Plenty of power. Pretty easy to use although not as easy as the home theater in a box (obviously). The remote layout is much different then what I'm used to. I'm probably going to replace it with a universal in the near future. I was surprised at how few EQs it has, though the ones provided are good enough. It has 2 for each setting (i.e. Movie Dramatic, Movie Spacious and Music Concert Hall, Music Roxy Hall). The unit looks better then I excpected, no distracting colors such as blues or greens. All the writing is in a nicely blending amber color.
Don't be confused by some of the reviews here. The title is correct: this is an *active 2.0* USB extension cable. I emphasize *active* and *2.0* because other cables not specifying these features are older and will not work with today's current high-speed ports.I use it with my Logitech QuickCam Pro to capture an entire conference room full of people with no difference in transmission speed.
This is the microphone that sometimes playssecond fiddle in radio stations to the reknownreigning king of Radio Dynamic mics - theElectroVoice ..I own a dozen very expensive condensermicrophones ranging in the 500 - 3000 dollar rangefrom AKG, Neumann, Studio Projects, Shure,Electrovoice and many more ..but the one microphone, I find myself constantlyreaching for ... especially when using it with webaudio projects which I have to compress and stillretain clarity ... as well as presence ..It's this time proven German tradition that hasn'tchanged much in it's 50 years of production...And .. unlike the problems with a condensermicrophone where your recording area has to be sounddeadened .. my office is located in an active constructionzone (Ground Zero NYC) ..The Sennheiser mic beautifully cancels outthe police and fire engine sirens, hydraulic drillsand constant construction pile driving here whichrule out using my other microphones.My particular mic is over 20 years old andstill used on a daily basis ..These mics are truly versatile performers andhave earned their reputation as reliable workhorsesthat produce a phenomenal and unique sound.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru a 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Had to request exchange on origina battery shipped. Exchange was easy. Handled promptly, efficiently, courteously and quickly. Complete replacement transaction set (request, acknowledgement, confirmation, solution proposal, return authorization, etc.) were handled all by email only. Company service technician suggested second battery be tested prior sending. It works great.
Purchased June 24, 2008A little disappointed so far.The lens creep is more like a lens drop!The outside shots are very good for the most part (how much is me or the lens!) I have some beautiful shots of weddings and outdoor events on bright days, but hit and miss indoors.Autofocus not quick indoors and I had expected more from the IS feature.In a brightly lit gymnasium, the shots were very dull and lifeless and I was unable to get anything good with movement of the subject. Wish I had had my 1.8 50mm Canon for that event!I will probably sell and look for something else.
All the fun of a Muse at half the cost. No interchangeable lenses, but I'm not a fan of the lower quality optics, so that wasn't a deal breaker to me.Lensbabies are fun and intuitive to use. It's definitely a specialty lens, but it's so small and light that I don't mind carrying it around in the bag for the few times that I'll use it. Good for a little creative energy during an attack of the blahs.
I haven't had the greatest luck with programming remote controls (despite my Masters in Electrical Engineering). Yeah...I know. Don't laugh. But seriously -- the sony RM-AV2500 was receptive to remote controlling EVERYTHING. I've had a lot of trouble with Dish Network Satellite and various brands of Universal Remotes. Using the "search-scan-learn" feature of the RM-AV2500, programming Dish Network was a breeze. My new Hi-Def Samsung DVD player was not on the "list" of known devices, but via "search-scan-learn" the RM-AV2500 was able to control it flawlessly. I admit...I didn't bother reading the manual much. It was a Saturday, and I called Sony Technical Support. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the technical support reps were highly competent and extremely helpful. They got me up and running in about 20 minutes ! If you want to remote control everything in your house (possibly even your mother-in-law), then I'm telling ya...BUY THIS REMOTE ! It's worth every penny.
The product was as described and arrived quickly. I would purchase these again anytime.Mark
Nice mouse in terms of healthy device (carpal tunnel), but not a great one if you need top precision on your mouse, It will stop wrist pain, definitely!
This camera is great, as long as you use it outside on a sunny day. Indoors, this camera is horrible, no matter what setting you use, flash or no flash, etc... The pictures will be terribly grainy, fuzzy, un-viewable. My parents own the same camera, so I know mine is not a lemon. Theirs is also horrible. We will both be returning these cameras. Its unfortunate, becuase I also own a D-550 which works great. Olympus must have changed the recipe.Do not buy this camera, you will be very sad.
I recently purchased an Olympus digital camera and took the suggestion from one of the reviews and purchased a floppy adapter. I'm very happy with it! It makes downloading pictures much easier, and can also be used as a general purpose, large floppy disk. In fact, I use it much more to transfer files between PCs than as a camera accessory.My recommendation is to buy one, but NOT this one! Again from one of the Olympus reviews, I found the real manufacturer of these adapters--a company called SmartDisk. You get the same thing for $20 less, plus if you use SmartMedia cards, you get an 8MB card included free (at least as of 2/20 stated as a &quot;Limited Time Offer&quot;). I suggest you check it out!
Same thing that happened to these other reveiewers... the infamous black screen... I've had it for about 2 years now, and randomly now and then, i'll take a picture and get a black screen for no reason... i've never dropped it, and treated it with a lot of care... it took great pictures, but i'm scared to see how much SONY is going to charge to fix it... is it even worth it, is the question? and yes it is a shame that sony wouldn't recall these and fix them for free...
Good quality look and work perfect. No way you could beat the price either. I recommend this product to anyone needing RCA's
I got this to preserve some old newspapers. It serves the purpose well, it seems to be well made overall.
Not much to say, good product, great price and very fast delivery. Works perfect in my application and it is a good looking product overall! I have purchased several other products from Raptor, and for the price they always deliver value. I would defiantly recommend this product!
We have owned this dvd/vcr combo player for about 9 months now. It is awful! The DVD player in particular is very poor. Often, the video will freeze, but the audio will continue and it will "skip". Also, many DVD's do not played properly. One movie that has the deleated scenes added back in will stop playing whenever it comes to an extra scene. Other times it will continue to play as it is supposed to. Also, home made DVD's with multiple chapters will sometimes play only the first chapter, sometimes not. On my dauaghters Baby Einstein, it will often only play the Spanish version and not allow us to access the DVD menu to play it in English. Other times it will. It is so inconsistant that it is unreliable. The VCR seems to function properly, although it is not used as often.
I was told by a professor & a camera sellsman, how great this item is. I took there advice & purchased the 580EX II. I must admit that they were correct. I was getting greater range in the detail of the pictures I had taken. although it's pricey, it was worth the extra bucks.
Yeah, the knobs may be plastic, and it may be lightweight, but it works perfectly. It does work well for time lapse as long as you use a shutter delay or a remote(which you should do anyway). It folds up to a very compact size that you would be more willing to bring it with you.I have lost my shoe as well, cant find a replacement, so Im buying a new tripod. I paid a good 40-50$ for it 2 years ago at a local retailer, so 13$ is what I was hoping to pay for a quick release shoe!
this camera is great! i recomend it to all! its easy to use and light weight!
The G7 seems to be a culmination of all the improvements in the G-series, PLUS two fabulous new features. The first is manual focus, which I haven't really used to its full potential yet, (but still - really cool) and the other is "image stabilization". This is a ground-breaking, cant-live-with-out-it bit of technology that helps you take a better picture. I often shoot in poor lighting situations and now my pictures are sharper and clearer.Other good things about the G7: Smaller, Great zoom but also the lens closes up all the way inside - no need for a lens cap. Black not silver, fancy graphics, buttons incorporate a dial feature, all the settings are easy to get to. Takes a quick picture.Things I don't like: No swivel monitor like the G6 (I only miss it a little, but I would have it if I could), batteries are smaller and don't last as long as the G6.
sound is very good, i really like this one. i paid $35 + $5 shipping at amazon. i see amazon has it for $124 and $29 shipping (are they nuts!)
I was surprised how large it was when it arrived-- about 3 1/4 by 1 3/4 by 3/4 inches. I was expecting a cute little USB drive, but this is more like a compact SD card reader. It is a pocketfull all by itself, so I won't be able to add it to any of my pockets. It doesn't say anything about USB 2.0.
After buying this card 2 years ago I had no hesitation buying another. I've used it with my Dell Axim x50v for 2 years and it has worked flawlessly. Very fast speeds when transferring to and from the axim as well as on my laptop. I only truly realized the quality of this card when I attempted to use a Viking card last year on a tomtom one sat nav. I had mega problems transferring maps to the Viking card on my laptop and the tomtom device had difficulty reading it also. As soon as I popped the Sandisk card in, the maps copied without a hitch and the tomtom device worked perfectly since. I've recommended this card to my friends since and they're all very pleased with it. Great product and guaranteed safe buy - well worth the price.
Here is a breakdown of my evaluation of this radio:** Cons **>> PerformanceHere's the real gripe I have about this unit: the reception is very poor on some radio stations and a very noticeable background hissing can be heard when the volume is turned down low. These ought to be enough reasons for you to decide not to purchase this unit. But there's more.>> ConstructionThe unit is also poorly constructed. I have owned it for almost two years and have been using it on my bus commute to and from work. Within this span of time, the plug for the head phone jack has come off, one of the buds of the earphones have ceased functioning, and the volume knob has gotten too easy to turn due to frequent use. The unit also gives the appearance of being constructed from cheap plastic. Further, the color of the back of the body is painted on so the paint rubs off over time.>> FunctionThere are only five presets for each AM and FM band. Also, if you accidentally pressed the memory button, you could easily overwrite one of your presets. The only way that I have found to avoid overwriting any preset stations is to turn the unit off and then back on again.** Pros **The pros for this radio are not worth mentioning because the problems with this unit far outweigh any pros this unit has. But here they are for completeness sake:>> FeaturesThis radio has decent bass boost and station auto-scan. Both features are absent in many portable radios.** Conclusion **If I hadn't lost my receipt, I would most certainly have returned it to the store I purchased this it from. Although I use this radio on a regular basis, I have been very dissatisfied with it. I strongly advise you to pass this radio up for something else.
got what I ordered but it wasn't what I expected it to be: wanted only to connect two different antenneas for one TV when the 'old' bradcasts were all converted to 'digital.' Didn't work out.
I am happy with this purchase. The batteries fit the charger well, unlike some of the other charger reviews I read. It also has a light that indicates when the batteries are charging and when it is done. You can charge the batteries at home or in the car with all attachments included.
I purchased these for use with my iPod Nano 3G to replace my lost rob-me earbuds (Apple iPod Earphones - MA662G/B). I also own a pair of Sony MDR EX51LP - Fontopia - headphones ( ear-bud ) - white.My main requirements for this set involve comfort. These fit very nicely and I have no doubt I could wear them for hours. The EX51LP has brilliant sound but the in-the-ear-canal isolating design is not suitable for all situations. There are times when I care less about sound quality and more about comfort and being able to hear when people need my attention, such as at work.This set provides good mids and treble. Bass response is thin and is less than I remember from the rob-me earbuds. That being said, if I want bass I can just use my other Sony set. For the cost, these do the job.I rated them as a 4 of 5 because I didn't want to suggest that they are somehow the ideal set of earbuds. They are good for the cost ($11 shipped) - that's it.--Update after a couple days of use... not liking the thin and kinky cord. I'll deal with it, but it's not thrilling.
THIS IS YOUR TYPICAL CAMCORDER. IT WORKS FINE. THE ANIMATION FEATURE IS NOT THE KIND YOU'D WANNA MAKE A CARTOON OR CLAYMATION WITH, BECAUSE IT ONLY GOES AS LOW AS A QUARTER OF A SECOND PER SHOT. THE 20X ZOOM IS GOOD, AND THE COMPACT SIZE IS ALSO GOOD. THE ONE BAD THING ABOUT THIS CAM IS THAT IT HAS A DOOR PANEL LATCH THAT IS WEAK. YOUR SUPPOSED TO CLOSE IT BY PUSHING A BUTTON, NOT BY SNAPPING IT. IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY UNHOOK THE PLASTIC LATCH, YOU'LL HAVE A CAMCORDER IN WHICH YOU'LL HAVE TO TAPE THE DOOR/PANEL CLOSE.
Dektol developer is a darkroom paper developer. If I can say so myself it's more of a classic. You can't go wrong when using this developer. It is very reliable, it the chemicals are quick to develop your exposed paper.the only draw back about this developer is the stock life in my opinion is a little too short. Make sure you buy it in small quantities if you are not in the darkroom that often. I personally use all Kodak professional products for my darkroom, and they work beautifully. I use this developer with ilford papers, and they work beautifully. You can't go wrong with dektol. It's a great developer to star with, if you are starting your own darkroom too!
The mouse didnt work at all. The keyboard didnt work well. Letters stuck, and sometimes wouldnt work at all.Also this is only compatable for a PC, NOT LAP TOP. I found that out the hard way and tried to return. They wouldn't take back so I had to buy an adapter and it still wasn't worth the money. I threw it away.
This is a very versatile camera, it has all the features that me, as an amateur photographer needs, the shots can be adjusted as you desire and it allows you to play with it, so let your imagination fly.
i'm not sure if i got a good copy of this, it's my first time to use prime and a 3rd party lens, i just don't know if it's normal that the lens makes squeaking sounds when auto focusing. you can't be so sure on lenses autofocus accuracy but you can make small alterations on the focus. i haven't tested it on a real photo shoot but my first few shots were not that good because i'm used to cameras and lenses with anti-shake system, maybe after few weeks or a month i'll be able to get use to this lens. i'm thinking of bringing it to a service shop for re-chipping just to be sure that the autofocus will work properly.
After purchasing this KVM switch, switching between my desktop and the laptop became so easy at home. I can use the same bigger keyboard and monitor and listen to music from either machine.Frequently the (Intelli) mouse gets stuck. Initially I used to disconnect the computer or reset. Now, I discovered that re-seating (disconnect & reconnect) the mouse cable at the KVM does the trick.Good buy for the price.
The "chase play" feature alone is worth the price. Start recording your show, then 15 minutes (for a 1 hours show) later, start watching and you can skip all the commercials and be caught up by the end of the show.I'm on Comcast and the TV Guide feature works as advertised. Took one "overnight" to download the tvguide data.Watched a DVD and recorded a football game at the same time yesterday. Cool.The system fan is a bit loud (when nothing else is on in the room you notice it). The unit is "slow" to respond to the remote.It will take a bit of time to use all the features.
This is my 4th underwater housing, and the second Sports Pack I have used. It works great with my HDR-HC3, keeps it clean and dry for boating and outdoor adventure. Not heavy-duty like housings designed for deep water, but fantastic for snorkeling and fishing trips. Cons: Hard to see the display screen unless you are at the exact right angle and the control buttons are somewhat small and hard to use smoothly.
This is hands down the absolute worst product I've purchased in years. I have the Harmony 880. That remote works and works well. Here are my concerns with the Harmony 1000.1. Firmware updates. Out of the box, the unit did not work. I installed the battery, it tried to boot and hanged on the logitech startup screen. Since the owner's manual is largely useless, I searched the internet to find a Safe Mode which the device can boot to. (Hold the power key button and plug in the battery) In Safe Mode I was finally able to manually flash the firmware. However, even this method took several attempts. In addition, asking to update the firmware via the Logitech software seems to reliably breaks the unit. Afterwhich, you'll need to go back and flash the firmware again via Safe Mode.2. The battery life is about 1 useful night. After one night, the battery will indicate it's empty. Mind you, I'm not channel surfing and the backlight timer for the LCD is set to the absolute minimum time.Overall it's nice when it works; however, the price tag absolutely does not outweigh the cons. Perhaps future firmware updates will correct some of the issues. However, the latest firmware version (5.0) does not correct key usability concerns. I cannot use this product nor would I recommend it.In short the old Harmony 880 is a great remote. Decent battery life, reliably works. The Harmony 1000 is an overpriced, under developed, rushed to market heap of slag.
brought product because it was external stop working for no reason after the 90day warranty expired it worked great for 90 days i think it was programmed to do so to much a coincidence. burned cds slowly and works best with tdk recordables other brands it spits back out the drive is not repairable support from hp is much to be desired.
Haven't used them yet, but they're just cables. Even with $6 dollar shipping, $6.06 for 2 HDMI cables seems like a heck of a deal.
Excellent flash. I have no regrets getting this flash rather then the SB-800. I use rechargeable AA's and they work great. Well made.
It's a perfect filter, fits the lens mount and very easy to put on and off. Easy to clean too. Highly recommend it. Much different from all those cheap brands.
With the newest audio processor since the days of the Live, Creative has once again outdone itself. With all the power of professional souind boards at hundreds of dollars less. There is no background fuzz while recording from a MIDI input (unlike SBLive!), and the ability to record dual tracks simultaneously makes this board the music creators paradise.It also sounds remarkable. I hooked up my DVD player, XBox, and even a simple portable discman to the external drive and enjoyed the quality of sound. The DTS decoder works well too. I noticed no distortion after hooking up my Klipsch Pro-Media 5.1 (6 piece) surround speaker set, despite the sound information running from my DVD player to PC, then from PC to Speaker system.Gaming sound effects are awesome as well. Previous games like McGee's Alice and Deus Ex being high up on the list of games that sound totally awesome. Unfortunately there aren't many games that can fully utilize the new EAX HD capabilities, but the standard regime of FPS games sound great.This card is by far the best thing to happen to sound cards since the first release of SBLive! Great for making your PC the new household hub for entertainment centers.
The Mac driver for this device does not work with Lion (OSX 10.7), the windows driver worked well when I ran boot camp with Windows 7. Worked great in for consoling into Cisco routers through Windows 7, really wanted it for Mac. Checked the TRENDnet site for an updated driver set, no luck. Oh well, such is life.
I've had this product for a couple years now and it has been the BEST FM transmitter I Have tried and I tried them all just about. I think the Az sun got to it and my Display went wonky on me and wasn't display the numbers correctly but the unit still works.I have since upgraded to a head unit with USB port and Blue tooth thus eliminated the need for this transmitter
Works great! I got this so I could put songs on the SD card from my mac and then put the SD card into my nintendo wii so i could play my music while playing excite truck. this is a nifty little device
To echo some other reviewers, my unit skips terribly on the cds it will even play. Also, the motor to open the cd door on top isn't strong enough. After about a month of use it became manually operated. Don't waste your money
This item seems to work ok for larger wattage equipment. I tried it on a power charger for a cell phone and a camera battery charger. It didn't register any kWH or any any $ for these items. Dissapointing.
I'd forgotten how much fun ironing can be, until I used this iron! I love the cordless feature, the detachable water tank, and above all, how well it steams and the ease with which wrinkles disappear. Excellent investment!
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this perf board-- it works, which is probably the greatest compliment one can bestow upon perf board. It was of the promised dimensions, too! Note that the copper traces are only on ONE side of the board. (This should not come as a surprise, as it says this in the description.)I had to de/re-solder a few components from one of the boards and none of the copper traces fell off or wore down. I don't know if that ever happens to perf boards, but rest assured it won't happen to these.
It may be that some text indicated that one of the rolls was missing. The picture and description indicated 2 pieces. Disappointing, but rather than a good deal, I ended up with an average deal. In any case, the product works fine.
Item works as well as the higher priced ones in brick and mortar stores at a fraction of the price. Available in different lengths so no need to worry about having too much excess cable. Highly recommend.
I popped this in my 01 Nissan Xterra so I could get an after market deck. Fits the car and the deck perfectly, you have to take time to cut off quite a bit of plastic but no big deal, bottom cubby fits my ipod and the remote for my deck perfectly. Great product.
Doesn't work properly?..it's a waste of money and time...I would not suggest anyone to buy it......Not sure why amazon allows it on their website
very good product. Can bound umbrella to the stand tightly.I use 580EXII on it and i wish i can tilt the flash itself to point it freely on the umbrella.I think for small size flashes works the best.One thing that i didn't like, the part that holds the umbrella, the screw leaves marks on the umbrella whichactually drills into the umbrellas shaft.I put something like piece of plastic to remove the pressure of the screw in single point over the shaft.
I've had a different mp3 player but sold it to go with a video iPod. I don't regret making the switch. I've loaded it with books on tape, tv shows, and music and it works well.I'm not fond of the click wheel but I'm getting used to it. By biggest quibble is iTunes. Since it's a free program I try to cut it some slack but I dislike it's organization scheme - much prefer Music Match. And while this review is supposed to focus on the product how can one ignore the program that makes it work?
These speakers are top notch!!! After blowing out our Klipsch Bookshelf Speakers, we purchased these as a replacement (not wanting to spend $1000 on Klipsch). Honestly, I can say that these speakers are sooooooo much better than the Klipsch; the sound is CRISP! We have them hooked up to our 100 watt Yamaha receiver (newer) and let me tell you, when listening to a live cd, it's as if you are actually at the show! I'm not sure I would call these "bookshelf" speakers, as they are bit larger than what you would expect. We are a Denon, Klipsch, Yamaha house, and we do recommend these! Good job Sony!
Works well. Signals are good, after two levels of splitters as well. Good overall construction and details too. I would recommend this. I think it is also one of the lower price ones too.
Easy peasy! I slip it on my Canon 430EX when needed. It diffuses my flash nicely. And its rather inexpensive to boot. Makes for an overall good value.
Atlantic Metro CD binder has better construction and quality than the popular Case Logic counterpart. Both use koskin and the same filing system. Unlike Case Logic, the inserts of Atlantic Metro have a little red logo on a corner. Atlantic Metro binder has two filing sections, one on each side, so the inserts are easier to remove and reorganize than Case Logic.Its price on Amazon fluctuates between $28 to $50. It is a bargain at $28. You really should not pay more than $35 for one, because you can get the same product from another online store or a local store (like Wal-mart or Sears) for about $33 to $35.
Stalls movies intermittenly. Cannot play my foreign dvd. Makes some noise.Picture quality and optical output are good when it works, of course.
I bought these earbuds for my CD player (at the time) because the ones I had before died on the right side. They were a pair of RCA behind the neck headphones I bought at Family Dollar for very cheap. I would buy another pair but now I have an iPod and want to buy mostly earbuds and clip headphones that are more portable. I was planning on buying a pair of Philips earbuds at Target because (I thought) these were dead on the right side and I dislike the iPod earbuds, but when I plugged these into my iPod they worked fine. After a break-in session they sound even better.Well, they are only ten bucks, so what can you expect? Not a ton, not a surround soundstage and great, powerful sound, but maybe something that has at least average sound, are comfortable, and will last a decent amount of time. And thatt's mostly what I got with these earbuds.They don't have stellar sound (that for some reason a ton of reviews rave about), but they have decent sound that's good enough for the money. Not a lot of bass, but some pairs at this price have barely any bass. The mids on this pair are emphazised (but not by a lot, props to Sony). And they do have a good, clean sound to them, so even if you are unhappy with the low end of these earbuds you at least have a good upper end.For other aspects of the earbuds, they are very comfortable and fit much better than the Apple earbuds, but feel better with the pads. I have already lost the pads but still fit fine and are still comfortable for long periods of time. Also, these are some durable headphones so far, and after a half-year of use they still put up nicely.Overall, not a bad pair of esrbuds for portables. Already got a better pair? Keep these for some useful back-ups. They don't have amazing sound, but are comfortable and last long enough to make them worth the price. 4 stars.NOTE: This version has a volume control remote, and may be a better deal over the MDRE828LP earbuds if you want a remote for your portable device.
This was a great purchase to go along with the Barbie TV. My daugher loves the player and it's very easy to use. She figured out how to use the remote very quickly and has no problem inserting the DVDs.My only negative comment is that the red dot on the machine goes on when the player is turned off, and then turns off when the machine is on. Kind of backwards in my opinion. But definitely not something to prevent someone from buying it.
I bought this back in early March. Tonight I finally had a chance to Test it. As soon as I bump or touch a button the FM Tuner shuts off. My plan was to use this a source unit for a set of amplified speakers on my motorcycle. Now it looks like I need to find something else to use.
I am very excited to start using this device to record lectures in school. I chose this Olympus VN-8100PC because it is super user-friendly, and because according to the reviews, it is said to have great battery life. I am not too techie, so it is perfect. The directions included were very straightforward, helpful, and easy to understand, with pictures, so I am very pleased and impressed. So if you have tech-phobia or fine print instructions-phobia, be at ease. This product is for you. I noticed that the external mic is extremely sensitive, so a good setting to use is to turn on the "low cut filter." It makes a big difference in eliminating fuzzy noise and increasing voice clarity while recording. Also, when listening to playback, enable "voice filter." Thank you Amazon!!
I ordered this from a company called HDE. They did not send me the Cables Unlimited product, instead they sent me a generic product that they advertise for less than half the cost of this item.My review is rated solely on the company HDE sending the wrong product.
I bought this camera on Amazon and though pricey it was a good purchase. The camera takes such good pictures. I've used it for a lot of different situations and the pictures are always great. I've also got a Sony with the Zeiss lens and it's pictures are water colors compared to the ones the Leica put out. I've had the camera for over two years and haven't had any problems with it.It looks like you can only get one used on Amazon now, it may be older but it still is impressive.
Got these to replace some of the highly unreliable Toyota headphones in my 2005 Toyota Sienna. They are better built and work flawlessly - even from the front seat. By the way, the picture does not match the product. The set I received has round ear covers that are more like leather-coverd donuts as opposed to the solid oval foam depicted in the picture. Frankly, I like what I received better. Curiously, the set in the picture look like the Toyota factory set. These fit even my 3-year old snugly and they have lots of expansion room.
I did alot of research before purchasing this product. It works very well. I have had no problems at all playing my iPod thru my radio. It is also made well (no small wires to break). The price is wonderful to considering the junk you find in most store for twice the price. Shipping was on time and quick. Great Buy!!!!!
As an owner of an older Seagate drive as well as a now failed still older Maxtor drive I was surprisingly and deeply disappointed with my experience with this new Seagate drive. There is an unmistakable deterioration in the quality of this drive as compared to these older drives. The older drives have a real on-off power switch that actually functions and built-in sleep modes that work.My new Seagate FreeAgent Pro has an apparently pressure actuated power switch(when it actually worked, which was almost never in my case)on the base electronics module. Without an operable power on-off switching capability, the only option to turn the unit on and off is to actually pull the power cable from the base plate, which is unacceptably inconvenient. This might have been marginally acceptable if the sleep function had actually worked, which it almost never did. The sleep function would work properly only from a cold start, but when the base unit warmed up (it was quite warm, almost hot, to the touch) the drive would resume its usual insomniac condition.Based upon my experience with this drive, which I returned, I can only conclude that the currently available consumer type external hard drives are being designed for the lowest possible cost, taking shortcuts in the resultant quality. These new and lower priced drives do not exhibit the quality and reliability of drives sold two and more years ago.I have decided, for my own purposes, that I am going to use a flash drive for currently important data and continue to use my three year old Seagate drive for periodic complete backups. I believe that as the future of storage technology continues to unfold, flash drives or their equivalent will take over a greater and greater share of this market. Hopefully, the hard drive manufacturers will improve their quality and reliability as well.
I always buy original OKI products now after I have tried other non OEM OKI products and seen the results in the printing quality, especially with the color non OEM cartridges!
I put this together myself in a relatively short time. However, it does need to be anchored to the wall because it's top-heavy and I had someone come to do that for me. It doesn't take up a lot of space and holds a lot of DVD's. I really like this piece.
I am not a technician. But I do own a good burner Plextor's DL. This machine only eats good disks. Don't take the bad quality disks. I pay in general 80 90 cents cds. So far Excellent by Ritek has impressed me the quality. As well as the Maxmax (AAAA Silver Light blue. Good disk provide an excellent shine or reflection if you will. Helps data r/w. Good disk always provide a tough protective coating on the out label layer. Meaning you should not be able to just scrach it away. (Data layer side has the center hole sunken inword. Label side flat.)All in all depends what burner you have too. I would not simply judge it on speed only. Sony, In my opinion I would say don't bother. Think since when has sony create a disk?? A computer yes, cd player yes, but a CD never. Sony on CPU I for same reason would much perfer INTEL, that's my point.May feel free to find me here but please state where you are coming from so I don't mistaken your letter for spams.cda51d@yahoo.com
I bought the RD-XS34 a little over two months ago. The Tivo functions work flawlessly. I immediately tested the DVD recorder functions and they worked flawlessly as well. For about 1 month. At this point the Dvd player neither records nor plays any DVD disk at all. Not commercial disks. Not DVDs it made. It is 100% nonfunctional. Less than 90 days after purchase. Don't buy it.
Hello,This is one well thought out piece of equipment. DVDs load andplay well. The remote works well and is convenient. What'sreally amazing about this unit is that unlike many LCD screensthis one can actually provide pretty satisfactory black levels.As a result, the picture looks *great*, not just &quot;good for anLCD screen&quot;.Using the &quot;Avia&quot; test/set up DVD this unit performs quite well.Black levels can be accurately set, Gray scale tracking is quitegood, color accuracy is also quite good. The backlight controlis very adjustable so the LCD looks great in all lightingconditions and the black levels are appropriate.Despite what the manual says, this player can actually playbacksome DVD-Rs. Four of the five DVD-Rs I have load and playcorrectly.The tuner also works well and has MTS stereo and SAP function.No closed captioning. Using cable TV produces a very pleasingpicture. The tuner also receives pictures off the air. Thetuner seems to be quite sensitive and all local and someweaker distant channels are received.I wish Panasonic had gone just a bit further and incorporateda radio -- it would have been a complete unit then! Cannotplay MP3 discs.The TC-11LV1 isn't cheap but it is unique, eye-catching devicethat also happens to perform quite well. Highly recommended.
I thought this was a good idea to protect my Samsung MP3 player but after several weeks of use when I removed it from the case it has more scratches what not then it would have had without the case. I don't know what it is, but the plastic and the other material have completely messed up the finish on my MP3 player.
THESE EARPHONES ARE SO LIGHT YOU FORGET YOU ARE WEARING THEM. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE.E. FIELD
I bought these speakers after repeated rave reviews from a musician friend of mine. When I plugged them in they did sound amazing. However, I immediately noticed a strong chemical smell coming from them. At first, I dismissed it as normal "new product smell," but it did not go away. As I used them, I found that if I sat at my computer listening to music for an extened period of time it got so bad I would feel a burning sensation in my throat. I called Altec Lansing and they immediately replaced the product, hoping the problem was with just that unit. Unfortunately it was not. In fact, the new speaker were even worse because they had not had a chance to off-gas yet.I really do like the sound of these speakers, but unless you like breathing toxic chemicals you should not buy these. My 1-star rating is not for sound quality, but for usability.
My wife and me did a lot of research before narrowing down on which HDTV to buy. We're both big fans of 24 and we really wanted to watch the next season on HD. I understand that there is a lot of technical jargon and debates revolving around HDTV (1080p vs 720p, Component vs HDMI, Plasma vs LCD etc etc). While all these are important things to consider, for us the #1 priority was the fundamental performance of the TV given the current available broadcast. That meant a primary focus on picture quality, sound and ease of use. All other bundled fancy features would have to be the nextWe were looking for a TV in the 40" to 42" range and after many hours of research on the net, followed by visits to Best Buy,Circuit City and other stores in the neighborhood, we narrowed down to 3 models - the Sony Bravia S2400, the Sharp Aquos LC42D62 and the Samsung 4051/4092 series.We discovered that the Sony stands out in terms of picture quality esp. color reproduction and is also quite good at the sound from it's in built speakers. The Sharp was almost as good but had to be dropped because of the price (to be fair to it, it is a 1080P model). At this point, personally I don't feel an investment in 1080P is worth it since there are very limited sources that provide video at this resolution. Between Sony and Samsung models that we were considering, we felt the Sony wins hands down for picture quality. I have read that both these manufacturers have their LCD screens sourced from the same factory, but there is definitely something about Sony that makes the images look very realistic with minimum distortion even at fairly close distances. Samsung is good too, but then a Sony is like.no.other :-)Pros:1) Excellent Picture with good contrast for an LCD. The blackness level is pretty good even compared to some Plasma's we looked at2) Superior Sound (even at full volume with Surround turned on, the speakers performed very well)3) Picture quality is quiet good even on SD as compared to other TVs we were looking at(although it may take a while to get used to the stretched images)4) The Zoom/Full/Wide Zoom function is particularly good and also the TV has the Auto Zoom function which means it automatically detects and fills the screen for the SD 4:3 broadcast5) A lot of picture/sound customization is possible and can be configured for each individual input (excellent feature)6) And last but not the least, did I say that the TV looks very good?Cons :1) Only 1 HDMI input (not actually a limitation because you can always buy a HDMI switcher)2) The remote looks very ordinary for the TV3) No PIP (again IMHO not really a necessary feature)Although I did not buy this TV directly through Amazon, I wanted to write a review to recommend this product to potential Amazon buyers. So anyone in a dilemma about buying this TV, I say go ahead and BUY IT
Great design. Makes using the POD way easier. I mounted mine on a mic stand and I can tweak my settings/sounds at eye level.
It's small enough and light enough to carry with you on a trip. It's sturdy enough to do the job. I plan to use it for two purposes during my travels in Europe - photography and plein air painting. My small painting box has a tripod connection and this tripod will support it while I paint.
this product would not work with my dell dimension desktop, even after i installed a pcia card with high-speed usb2. very poor technical support from h-p (india). what ever happened to h-p quality??
I bought two of these packages and replaced four 512 MB modules that came with a Dell 1505 Inspiron and a Dell 1501 Inspiron. Dell recently changed where the RAM is located, so changing it was very easy.After the swap, the 1505 gave a warning on boot saying system memory has I changed. I told it all it is well, and then it finished booting. The 1501 just took it and ran.In the end, it was a 15 minute job, they both recognized it just fine, and now both laptops are cruising at 2 GB of RAM each.
I purchased the 7-Port Hi-Speed Hub from IOGEAR (GU227) in January of 2011. After a mere 15 months, the top two extra ports on the front side, and the top two ports on the back side of the unit stopped working. This effectively renders the unit a 3 port unit. So far, those still work. So if you're OK with having a temporary 7-port hub that renders itself a 3-port, buy this item. Otherwise, look elsewhere. I'm pretty disappointed that it stopped working after such a small amount of use (I don't even use all the ports all the time).It comes packaged with a 3 year warranty, but silly me, I threw away the receipt after about a year, so no go on the warranty. Maybe if I'd been mindful in retaining the receipt, IOGEAR could have proved themselves reliable in replacing the unit, but as it stands, don't expect their stuff to last.
All of these reviews are correct! Mine lasted for about 6 months. I copied over 100 VHS's to DVDR's. It worked great.Then it quit. Customer service from Cyberhome is non-existent! The unit over heated and fried 2 capacitors. This is a very common problem with this unit. I am going to try a different brand and I will NEVER buy from Cyberhome again!!!
This is the best keyboard that I've ever used. I'm able to sit with it on my lap comfortably and it has great range. The "mouse pad" is a really nice addition and one of the reasons that I purchased it. I use it often. It's thin, light, beautiful and was REALLY expensive, but I'm glad of every penny that I paid.
I purchased this player about 3 weeks ago and so far it has performed wonderfully. The only gripes I have are that the system uses FAT32 for the file system. I reformatted as NTFS and found that a Win2000/XP/2003 PC will recognize it as a removable drive, but the player cannot play any music from an NTFS drive. I had to reformat as FAT32 with Partition Magic. No Windows OS can create a partition greater than 32GB (by design). This was not entirely clear in the manual as the page that referenced the filesystem was a bad translation to English. The total usable space is about 37GB.The controls take some getting used to, especially on the remote, but they at least provide you with one. Good sound quality and it was able to handle all of the listed formats and bit rates as they had advertised. So far it has been a pretty durable player and design.In response to "tjwegxx" review above, the beauty is that you don't need any specialized software to load files. Just create a file &amp; folder system on your PC and copy to the removable drive. Also, I use this to transfer large files to &amp; from work. Plug it in and it goes. (Win2000/XP/2003)
if you have any type of escenario where you run out of optical inputs, this product is a no brainer. no quality loss, easy to use, helps to make th most out of my set uphighly recommended
The laminator works as advertised and does a good job. I like not having to use a carrier. It seems to take a long time to heat up. I might be impatient but it usually is 15 minutes to heat up.
I tend to agree with some of the reviews that I read. The sound quality is really nice, but you need some sort of text-book perfect ears or the earphones don't stay on (only my left ear is text-book!). It works OK on a plane, but not at the gym or while walking around town.Also, while it really does not matter to me since I don't use them, the product description (and packaging) both say that there is a case included, but that is absolutely untrue. I only mention it cause someone who wants all of what they paid for might be pissed if they order this product and find it incomplete.
I was in the shower and the power went out. Looked out the window and we were in the middle of a huge storm, blowing rain, high winds, trees coming down, etc. We ran into the basement and luckily most of the mess missed us. Went back upstairs and checked the wr100 to see why it didn't work. When I hit the weather button all I got was a high pitched squeal. Nice. I removed the screws and opened the case, and the odd thing is that all of the ICs on the board have their id numbers and logos etched off or painted over. Also, hot melt glue everywhere. This is the last Midland product I will ever buy.
Bought the camera because my daughter had high praise for it, I read many good on-line reviews, it has a large viewing screen, and it could take flash pictures in quicker succession than my previous camera, the Canon PowerShot A520 (whose screen broke followin a severe fall). Sadly, my experience with the Panasonic camera has been very disappointing.1. Because of the placement and sensitivity of the function buttons on the back of the camera, they are often pushed by my hand involuntarily when just holding the camera, or taking a picture. That means, I can't take the picture until I turn off the function that was turned on without my having intended to turn it on. Very annoying.2. Many of the pictures, even ones taken in good light conditions, and without hand shake, do not have clear focus.3. Despite trying every imaginable combination of settings, I have not been able to take a satisfactory picture indoors under artificial lights - with or without flash. Objects or people nearby get over-exposed, while objects or people a little further are dark.4. I did not like the shutter delay on my Canon PowerShot A520, nor that I had to wait 13 second between flash pictures. Now, after my experience with the Panasonic, I have bought a used Canon PowerShot A520, and eagerly await its arrival so that once again I can have pictures that have accurate color, and are in good focus.
I was not sure what to expect with these, but I have been pleasantly surprised. You have to realize that first, they are not Infinity or Bose speakers; and second, they don't cost like they are, either. I have these connected to a lower end Pioneer DEH1300MP stereo in my 99 Silverado and they sound great to me and I would think they will hold up at least as long as the factory speakers did (probably longer, those were shot a long time ago). Everything sounds like it is supposed to and I did not have to spend a bundle. I got mine from the Amazon warehouse, marked used; but they were still in the box, in the plastic. I would recommend that option if it is available.
The hub works as described. It is easy to mount or install due to its boxy shape. We secured one with cable ties like electricians use. That would be difficult to do with some of the odd shaped units on the market.
I have wanted a digital camera for a while now, and I have been looking for the perfect one. I have an SLR camera, but sometimes I just dont feel like carrying around the extra bulk. I am the type of person that travels a lot, and I love to take pictures. The Pentax 33L Optio Camera is a GREAT digital camera. The quality of the pictures is amazing. The zoom is unbelievable, and the features are awesome! I love the camera, and I do not regret buying it. I would HIGHLY Reccomend this product!
I checked the unit when I recieved it, to make sure it worked. The first night that I was able to use it, the unit was stuck on 21mm. Since it took over 30 days to get a good night for viewing, I didn't think that I could return the unit for one that worked. I came here and vented my frustration and gave the part a low rating.I then contacted Orion Telescope and they exchanged the stuck unit for a new one. I haven't had a chance to take the eyepiece out and try it, yet, but I'd give Orion 5 starts on customer service.
The headphones have a tendency to slip on my ear so that the buds are no longer inside my ear, and therefore do not deliver sound as well, and I have to continually readjust them. Still they are the ONLY ones I have tried (I have gone through about 5 pairs) that will stay on and not fall off while I jog, so that counts for something.
My dad and I share this player alot and when i have used it which is a heck of a alot cd's i have found that this player is above average.First off overall it is pretty good. the only thing that keeps me from giving it a full five stars is because, the screen is small and it is not backlit. overall it is a very good player and i think that you will be happy with your purchase.
It is what it is. A padded case. Good quality. Big, though. But it has to be, to provide the padding. Hope the zipper holds up. That's about all that can fail, I guess.
I am not an expert by any means... but these simply work well, especially considering the price. My budget didn't allow for much and I didn't expect much, so I was pleasantly surprised. Outside noises are not completely blocked, but muted enough to not distract/annoy me. Sound quality is good, including the bass.
This printer will not do ANYTHING (including faxing or scanning) unless all four ink cartridges are full, and will register empty cartridges when there is plenty of ink left. I am definitely in the market for another printer, as it gets to be really too expensive to be replacing color cartridges that just dry out after a little while (I print almost exclusively in black, always on the greyscale setting). I suspect that Brother makes a lot on the backend selling cartridges for this insatiable machine.
I live in the country in Washington State, close to Mount Rainier, and I am lucky enough to have some beautiful birds visit my home and property. These binoculars are just perfect for me, and my recreational birding activities. I tested them against much more expensive Nikon and Canon binoculars, and have found them to be absolutely superb for the price. They are just a touch heavy, but they become weightless when you lock on to a beautiful Western Tanager, or a Red-naped Sapsucker. Enjoy.
I had great expectations for this product, earbuds that wouldn't fall out, but I had to return them. The design is faulty, the ear hangers are fixed and should have been made adjustable. When the earbuds are in the ear canal the ear hangers do not rest on the top of the ear and when you position the hangers on your ear the earbuds won't stay in the ear canal. Several people tried them with the same result, in one case, with the earbud inserted in the ear canal, the ear hanger was almost one inch from the top of the ear.Earbuds (I've tried half a dozen different ones) seem to never stay snug and fall out with almost any activity. The sports-type ear hangers stay in position but can have low sound even with the ipod volume set to max.Now, I get the fit, volume and sound I wanted using inexpensiveSony MDR-J10 h.ear Headphones with Non-Slip Design (Black)coupled with theUpbeat Audio LLC R234-2 Boostaroo Revolution Amplifier for iPod (Black).
Excellent price great service would shop again and would recommend to anyone. Great mouse works fine.
I purchased Camera Armor for my Nikon D200. On a recent trip to Mexico I used my Nikon while roaming around Mayan ruins. There were several instances that my camera got banged into a rock or wall. The Camera Armor worked perfectly. It does add a bit of bulk to the camera but no perceived weight gain. All controls and doors are readily accessable. This is a great buy and great insurance for an expensive camera.
I have one of these and it seems to work fine. I had to replace the other end of my system, so I bought another. Reviews had indicated probems at both the low and high ends of amplification. Mine worked OK so why not. After one week the low end went out. No channels from 5 to 2. It will go back.
I love this camera! I have had it for 5+ years and it is still going strong. It takes wonderful pictures indoors and out. The only thing I don't like about it is that the camera flash is very bright. Eventually I will get a new camera and give this one to my daughter. It does everything I want it to do. It isn't my first digital camera but it is my best one so far. The batteries do wear out quickly. I love the rechargable batteries from Kodak. I have only had to replace them once in all the years I have had it. I would definitely recommend this camera.Kodak EASYSHARE CX7300 - Digital camera - 3.2 Mpix - supported memory: MMC, SD
Perfect lens hood for my Nikkor 70-300mm. I never got one when I originally got the lens, very happy to have one now!
Onkyo TX-SR304B Home Theater Receiver (Black)This was supposedly a low priced economical way of setting up a home theatre system. It accomodates five sound inputs, six speaker outputs, and any 6 speaker combinations in Stereo, or Surround sound. Every circuit is identical to the same in their most expensive models, because Onkyo won't shortcut quality in any product they manufacture. I have no idea of what I didn't get, because this receiver does more than the very expensive Pioneer it replaced. I couldn't be happier. Mike Reagan P.S. It's volume can break things...
The FreeAgent is everything great that NEW buyers say it is. Lots of storage and a snap to set up. The problem is (and I'm about to return my second one) - the defect rate is pretty high. After about six weeks of use (just sitting on my desk, not moved from computer to computer or handled), I got messages saying the device had malfunctioned and my computer no longer recognized the drive. I went through all of the troubleshooting procedures on Seagate's website and nothing worked; finally, when I called the vendor about it they offered me an immediate replacement. The tech support rep I spoke to had seen the same issue so often he issued me an RA and sent me a new one before I even sent the old one back. Unfortunately the same thing happened with the new replacement drive, after about two months.I haven't decided which product to replace this with, but my advice would be to not only find out about the bells & whistles but to ask about reliability and defect rates. Personally I was very troubled about sending back the drives just to get a refund when they have all my personal data on them.
My 3 year old is really enjoying this stove. He LOVES to pretend to cook and this was a great "boy" alternative to a play kitchen! The only negative I have is that I anticipated it being a metal box and tin coffee pot and pan. They are all plastic- makes no difference to him, just me. On the plus side, two plastic blue mugs and plateS are included in the set and that is not mentioned in the description or shown in the picture. What a great surprise!
This case is great -- its easy to open, slim, and see-through. But I have one major gripe, the belt clip really blows. It eventually develops a gap between it and the case and will come free from your belt. Mine did numerous times when running across the street with my dogs and luckily my ipod survived the stuntman like fall in traffic. I bet Contour Case designers will read this comment -- please fix this flaw and you'll have a PERFECT product.
works.. but sensitivity makes the light stay always on clap your hands and BAM! done.. always on...no flicker.. its ok. as a normal light but sound activation crap.. well IS CRAP.(yes i tried lowering and raising the sensitivity) i didn't produce the flicker effect seen in many videos...
I have to disagree with the previous reviewer. I bought a pair of these for my daughter's ipod and they sound great. I even bought another set to listen to my Vision M at work. Of course, if you're looking for the same listening experience you'd get from your home sound system or even good desktop computer speakers, you're going to be disappointed. But if all you want is something to play your music and sound decent, this works as well as many much more expensive speakers I've seen being sold. It gets pretty loud and I didn't notice any distortion.The bad thing about it is that the speaker isn't sold with the power adapter. (What's that about?) It runs for a surprisingly long time off 4 AA batteries, but you can buy an adapter at Best Buy, Circuit City or Radio Shack for less than $20. Just remember: 6V, 350mA.
Wow. This product is easy to use and set up. It works just like they say it will. If this great product did not exist, I would have had to spend about $700 on other equipment to accomplish the same thing. I am very pleased with this product. Thanks Next Gen for such a wonderful product!
Customer service was generally not helpful. For one thing, they do not seem to have a checklist or any kind of strong customer database to systematically walk you through steps to solve your problem. Dlink customer service also seemed to have several trainees when I called, and supervisors seemed unwilling to step in more quickly when these trainees floundered. The representatives often gave oversimplistic answers: &quot;buy a crossover cable&quot; or &quot;we don't support that operating system&quot; without explaining why or making any kind of suggestions. Too often, you are left feeling that you are trying to figure out the equipment on your own. Additionally, after several calls, customer service found that I had received a defective item. If you are completely new to networking/home networks like I am, such customer support makes this a weak solution for the home user.
For $125 there is not a better lens out there for portrait photography. It is not the sharpest lens out there, don't get me wrong it is sharp but does have a soft sharpness. DOF is great, size is great, low light shots inside now possibly with no flash and low ISO. Bought it because of the positive reviews on Amazon and am very happy to have this lens in my collection now. I am a novice shooting with a D90 and have had amazing results so far with this lens. Fast lens with amazing low light capabilities. Would highly recommend this lens to anyone shooting a lot of indoor shots.
I have to say I am completely disappointed with this product. I purchased it from Best Buy the day before I left for a trip to Utah. The first roll: it stopped taking pictures after the 17th one. I had to put in a new roll. The second roll: it stopped functioning after the 22nd picture. I was devastated. I developed the pictures and most of them have red eyes, and the quality is horrible. I am shocked that this product passed Canon's quality controls. I have another Canon camera that I am crazy about. I have returned the new one; I wish I had read the reviews on Amazon.com before buying it. Trust me...DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!
I bought this to use in my grafics work and am truely pleased with it's performance. If you are looking for a scanner that gives you great performance with ease of use this is the scanner for you. You will not find a better scanner at this price!
The unit was defective when received. The pushbutton to open the CD player door only works about 1% of the time. I had to push the door away from the latch mechanism in order to get it to release. Also, a 'thump' comes from the speakers every time the unit starts to play the first song on a CD and again at the beginning of all the rest of the songs. This is true regardless if the CD is a commercial product, a computer burned CD-R with .cda files or a commercial CD with MPEG encoded files on it.
I used this sub for about two years and recently sold it - so I do have experience with it. It is marketed as low profile, and it is, sorta, not quiet as compact as one would think. And although it is low to the ground (you can also stand it upright with stands that come with it - a nice touch), it is long, so I think in many applications the cube form most other subs come in may actually work better, take up less space. I think it provided a lot of bass irregardless of it's size, even compared to 10" and 12" subs. So much bass, and lose bass that I found it too much, and way to muddled. One would think a smaller sub would offer a tighter bass note. Construction is average, not so great finish. Paper cone and surround - although many others are also. If you can get this for $100 great, but when you start closing in on $200 better options are out there. This does not pair up well in most surround sound systems, home theater setups. I would give it a thumbs up for boomy bass for hip hop tracks, but not more "nuanced" listeners.
I received this item in a timely manner, and it was in perfect condition. However, it must have been in a very hot place for awhile, because when I opened the box, the battery was rattling around loose in the box, and had come out of its package; the plastic front part of the package that the battery was actually in had simply let go of the cardboard backing. It wasn't torn, it just let go. Otherwise, I'm very happy with my new battery.
The usual Sony product quality and packaged in a small form factor with easy to understand buttons. Since I use mine at night and in dark situations quite a bit, this is important. I like how I can identify the buttons by shape without looking and the audio tone that precedes play, stop and record events.Downloads to computer are a snap and I don't see a lot of problems with the recording to CD since any freeware audio program can tap into the audio stream while playing the output and you can do what you want from there.Great product - a good buy.
The PDA is very impressive. It is only one half the thickness of my old IPAQ and about 2/3 in weight. The processor is also very fast. The SD slot works better than that in IPAQ. (The IPAQ will not detect the card if there are too many programs running or the card is inserted when the PDA is on.) However, I had to return mine because it was defective and it could not connect to ActiveSync. I belive it may be the one in a thousand but I was hoping the quality control of Toshiba would do better than that.
They were trying to sell me this same battery at a camera store for 39.99. This is the same thing and I can't believe it was this much cheaper.
Nice having the zoom & record button separate from the camera. Tried using the remote, but it's zoom goes too fast and looks jerky. Only wish the zoom button had variable control like on the camera.
I purchased this adapter for my Kodak DC240 (but will also fit the DC280 &amp; DC3400). I chose the camera because there was a lens adapter option (for filters, etc). It is a black anodized aluminium adapter that mounts onto the camera fairly easily (via the tripod mount screw). Now, I am able to use star &amp; polarizing filters with my digital camera. The use of the polarizing filter helps greatly when taking pictures outdoors, especially in the bright sunlight (eliminating the need to adjust the exposure compensation). In addition, I also purchased additional lenses for this camera: +7 and +10 Close-Up, 2X Telephoto Lens, &amp; Super Wide Angle. The latter two are great when traveling and taking scenic images. My main complaint about this filter is that it adds bulk to the front and bottom of the camera, which can be an inconvenience if you are trying to lighten your load for travel. However, it can be a small price to pay once you see the pictures you take with the add-ons.strengths: protects the zoom lens, ability to use 37mm filters &amp; lensesweaknesses: creates additional bulk to a somewhat bulky camera, lens cap pops off easily if you leave a filter on it
I've actually never reviewed a product but these were so frustratingly crappy that I though saving someone else the dissappointment might be therapeutic. My Sony's wore out after like 4 or 5 years so my husband got me this 3 pack for listening at work. The sound quality leaves more to be desired (& I'm nowhere close to a tech/audio snob).Every pair was crap within 2 weeks of use-- the sound would cut in & out. I would be at work jiggling the cord and tilting my head inadvertently trying to get sound to both headphones. How ridiculous is that... I've never paid for something & had it fall so short of the basic functionality it should be delivering.Don't waste your money.
Once I had cut off the smallest bit of the rubber earpieces, they worked very well. Nice bass and detailed sounds.
customer review was fine but we are interested in the camera only, what would the price be for a Canon EOS elan 7e Thanks Rosemary gunderman
I've had mine for a few days. They put these out with firmware bugs, so I've already been to Archos.com for the update which was pretty painless. Well, it's very small, almost too small for my medium sized, hands but managable. I like the bright LEDs and screen as it doubles as a night-light. I've used my kid's Ipod and have had several players including the Zen Xtra and Touch. The software used to load and manage music for these devices is a royal pain, freezing, not being able to find your device and on and on. This nice player acts exactly like a hard drive on your PC really, exactly. It will also create database inside the machine to access your tunes by the ID3 tag. So, you can look at your music as if it was on your PC in folders and files or the Gmini's library organized by Artist, Album, etc. VERY good. No clocks, alarms, or recorders, no radio, it's a very compact music player and portable hard drive, plain and simple. The sound is pretty good too, maybe not as good as the Zen, but decent for sure, with a fully adjustable 5 band EQ. The screen is real big and easy to see. The buttons feel solid and work like they should. The case is some kind of textured metal and very solid. The main joystick is a bit tiny and slippery and hard to work one handed, it needs a little square grip on it, but it works well if you can get your finger on it to push it in the right direction. The AC adapter is rather big with a huge cord which is kinda weird. The firmware, or software on the machine is a bit slow and not greatly thought out, hopefully new versions will be coming. It especially needs a better 'back' feature and faster scrolling. Battery lasts about 6-8 hours which is too bad but I guess that's where space was saved. but.. But, it looks great, feels bulletproof, sounds good, is really really easy to use and is very reasonably priced for 20GB of disk. I assume there will be tutorials online to upgrade the HDD to 100GB soon. I'm keeping mine.
Too bad this thing doesn't have decent voice recognition software. Like so many others, this gadget would be a keeper if it worked. Three of us tried to find 'oranges' and after many attempts it finally found it. We tried the teaching mode too - unsuccessful. It's going back
This camera has many good features. Most of what I was loking for, and at a reasonable price. It is great for taking still pictures. The problem is that the video/movie files are recorded in the ".mov" format, unlike my old Canon Power Shot which recorded in the ".AVI" format. The .mov format is not compatible with Windows Media Player, Windows Movie Maker, or my NERO software. The video clips are of great quality when viewed on TV or a PC but designed to work with Quick Time on a PC (an Apple product). This severely limits my capabilities to edit and manipulate these files (e.g. write to DVD, etc.). Even the Olympus Master, Master 2, and Image Mixer software is limited in what you can do with these video files. In checking with Olympus support they confirmed that I was pretty much "up the creek" where this product was concerned and that the newer models now record in the ".AVI" format, which seems to be more popular. Sadly, it was past the latest allowable return date when I realized the problem. So you might say that my camera was outdated even before I opened the box.
I bought this printer over the moans and groans of family and friends. It's too slow, uses a lot of ink, etc. etc. However I looked specifically for a printer that would reliably feed labels, business cards, and other cobbled up stuff. Lexmark was the only company I could find that would claim to handle this stuff, and the printer does. It is downright scary as it violently grabs the media for printing. But, it prints accurately and does not jam, or skew, the media. It also prints quite rapidly in black and white. Faster than my old Canons. It IS slow on color printing, but I did not buy it for that. And It seems to be not as bad on ink as I had anticipated. I isn't any more of an ink hog than my HP. So far, it is just exactly what I need.
This flash is an excellent product from Canon. I used it for some wedding photography and the results were amazing! I was able to take photos from across the room with excellent results.
I love my TWA/T. I went with the brown case over the black out of personal preference in colors, and the display picture holds true to what it actually looks like. You can tell that it's made of pretty sturdy leather, and it does a great job of protecting my DSC-T20 without being too bulky. Of course it doesn't provide extensive protection from bumps and drops, but if you're considering purchasing this, you're considering style a little more than overall protection that you would get with a nylon case. It works quite well on preventing any dust buildup or scratches as well, and the magnetic closure seems to be pretty secure. On another style note, the belt loop on the back is quite small so you won't have much luck wearing it on your hip - something that you hopefully weren't thinking of doing in the first place. Overall, it's a good-looking, extremely functional product designed to be stylish while providing protection for your camera.
charged this battery and it worked like a charm.. shot over 400 pics with it over Christmas and it worked great..Clear pics and held a relaible charge.. I have only used it for a short ammount of time but it seems to work in my FZ35 as well as the panasonic one, for alot less $.. so far so great..
My older Linksys print server died after a couple years and I decided to replace it with this one. I also have a Linksys wireless router so I decided to stick with another Linksys product. The setup was very easy installing this on all three (3) computers: a Dell Desktop PC upstairs with Windows XP with the printer, a Gateway laptop with Windows XP, and a Toshiba laptop with Windows Vista. The printer is a Canon i860 color printer and is not a multifunctional printer (fax, scan, etc.)I had all 3 PCs up and running within an hour without any problem. The CD wizard makes this setup a breeze, really simple...just follow the directions and you'll be up and running in no time. I hope this one lasts longer than 3 years. One thing I did that the directions did not mention was to unistall the old print server software from all the PCs. I'm not sure that makes a difference, but it's always a good idea to uninstall any software that is not needed. The only downside was the price, even though Amazon did have the best price around. Then again, all the print servers I looked at seem to be overpriced. I guess that's the price you pay for wireless and convenience!Overall, a great print server and works perfect with Windows Vista.
The scanner is easy to setup and very easy to use. I found the instructions well written and easy to impliment. I did not like some of the "features" of the software though. Specifically, the software took charge of any image format and installed a bunch of stuff in the right mouse pulldown that I did not like. Politely, the software is quite "invasive". For this reason and a few others, I tried removing the software but it had changed a bunch of settings in the registry with the default install that could not easily be backed out. Finally I formatted the drive and re-installed the OS and started over.My recommendation is to only install the drivers and then avoid the rest of the software package. I put the Photo-elements 2 on also. No problems since new os update.As a aside, I learned a valuable lesson in OS-rot. It is best to format and re-install every year with Windows. I had let this slip to 3 years and the performance and stability improvement of the computer is dramatic.
First of all, I just want to say that this was I think the best buy I could have made, considering the options. When I first started looking into my next digital camera I went straight to the BAD reviews. My other option was the [similarly priced] Sony DSC-P50. Let's just say that compared to the competition, the Canon has practically NO real flaws.First of all, someone commented (about the Canon S110) that the USB connectivity is a big problem. Yes, but no *real* problem (remember, it uses flash cards). True, when I installed the USB drivers to my Win2K machine it kicked off my HP PhotoSmart 1000. So I just went via route #2. Don't even use the USB connectivity (you don't need it!)- either use a USB compactflash card reader (VERY cheap) or, as I do, just throw the universal compactflash card from the Canon into the compactflash card reader in your USB printer, access it from Windows Explorer and whammo!Second bad thing that I read about the camera was that its metal case didn't make it any more durable. Well, that's not really an issue because I don't know many people who expect their small, expensive tech toys to be "durable". It's not that hard to make sure you don't damage it. No issue.And the third was that the flash was pathetic and that its speed was the equivalent of ISO 100. Unless you want to light up an entire building, the power of the flash is PLENTY. It even takes, in my opinion, GREAT pictures with the flash TURNED OFF in dark areas (I'd like to see a film camera hold up to this). If you really want to light up a football field, then you need external lighting anyway! I've had NO issues with the flash OR speed. Even though it's the equiv of ISO 100, I think it adds a little artsy/realistic touch to images. Especially car lights streaking by at night.POSITIVES: It's conveniently small, takes GREAT resolution (1600x1200/8"x10") shots, both the audio and video quality on the movie function (AVIs) are GREAT, contrary to what I've heard the battery life is actually fantastic (I can use it all day w/o recharging), the menus and controls are easy to understand (I never read the manual until after I figured everything out!), the direct audio/video output from the camera is a glorious thing, the included software will let you edit the AVIs and convert to MOVs and MPGs, it uses compactflash cards which are cheap and universal with printers and PocketPCs and... what you get for the same price you'd pay for a Sony (features, quality AND accessories in-the-box) is fabulous!(...). This must be the most worry/trouble-free camera on the market (...)
I bought this for a close friend and she absolutely loves it. It seems as though all the people in the household try to outrun each other to the refrigerator to use it. Voice recognition is excellent. So far it has been a month and the batteries are still holding up. A great gift and product. It seems she has told everyone she knows how much she loves this product (even perfect strangers in the grocery store). Keep up the good work.
I bought this piece of junk today and will be returning it tomorrow.I've used logitech mouses and keyboards and found them good products but this MX5000 is at best apiece of junk. Blue tooth sorta, kinda recognizes the key board and then it doesn't at all. The delay in the key board, the locking up of the mouse is intolerable.While Logitech does make good stuff, this thing is crap. Don't buy it and waste your time and money. Logitech MX 5000 is a bad piece of hardware. To call it junk is being kind. Useless is the best I can say about it.
This keyboard was exactly what I ordered, was shipped well within the promised time, was well packed and arrived in its original packaging. This source is highly recommended to others.
The Kaito KA202L radio is extremely simple to operate. A tuning knob, a volume dial, and a band switch is all you'll need to know. However, this inexpensive radio is too much of a gamble. The digital frequency display does not show enough precision on shortwave to help you find the signal you want. The speaker is tiny and has limited frequency response. The antenna is not strong enough to pull in many shortwave signals; a clip-on antenna can help here somewhat.If you are considering purchasing this radio, I would instead suggest that you give strong consideration to the Kaito WRX911. That radio is a bit more complicated to operate due to the analog tuning display, but it has a much more capable speaker and the antenna is good enough to give you adequate reception of strong signals on shortwave. The WRX911 is more expensive than the KA202L, but the extra cost is justified due to the higher quality product.
This is a wonderful lens cap. It snaps on just like the manufacturer promises. The only problem is you could lose it just like you lost the one that this one is replacing. So buy two or three, cause you will lose it again.
This is my first attempt at making my own cables and this worked pretty good. The crimping part works great however the stripping part...not so good. I couldn't get it to work maybe because I wasn't using it right?? Not sure though. Would buy again if I had to! Arrived on the day it was supposed to!
I originally bought this to use for my fantasy football drafts, as I Skype in because I live across the country from the rest of the league. Turns out I didn't need it, so it's sat around for a couple months. My fiance and I decided to buy some gifts for a family she works with who is poor and hasn't bought Xmas presents for their kids in like 5 years. The oldest son records his own music, but needed a better microphone, so buying this and then not needing it was almost fate. He was SO happy when he opened it.
This is a very simple and easy FM radio to use. The display is large for easy reading. The sound quality is good.
The CD with the software on it was very confusing. I tried each folder with no success. I was unable to make this product work. I used a Windows XP operating system on my desktop.
First the cons:1. Disconnects every now and then from my headset! There have been instances that it runs smooth and easy while chatting for almost four hours, but these are very rare! Can any one from Linksys address this? Why on earth is the functioning sporadic? I am yet to try this with multiple devices.2. ditto.Now the Pros:1. Smooth installation.2. Easy to use.3. Good range for communication.I am happy that I bought this from Amazon. I am impressed with the customer service. They have already shipped a replacement on 2nd day air. So will try my luck with the new one shortly and will update if required.
I bought the KDL-46W3000 to replace my Sony 36" Wega in which I loved. I decided it was time to shop for an HDTV and had great success with Sony so I stuck with them. I did venture into looking at other brands but I always came back to the Sony brand name. Then I had to decided on which size and model? After much looking around and comparing and reading reviews I decided on the KDL-46W3000. For the size room I had I felt the 46" TV would best fit and I'm happy with the choice. The features and connections this tv has is great great great!! I find myself sitting there just fooling around with all the settings seeing the difference the changes make which is fun. Don't get me wrong, it is very easy to set up and leave but I'm one to fool with all the settings. The picture quality in HD is awesome! even with the faster moving sports out there. Standard tv shows are pretty good and I was quite suprised with that. The sound is decent and with some fooling around with the settings you can make it sound quite good actually. The remote control in which they do not show here is simple to use and has a blue backlight which is nice when viewing in a dark room.When I bought this model I received the Sony DAV-IS10 Home Theater System free. I had my doubts with the sound from this system considering how small the speakers were but after I got it all hooked up I was amazed actually with how it sounded. Playing standard DVD's with the upconvert of this system is truely spectacular viewing. I'm quite happy with the whole set up and to get the Theater System for free was a great bonus!I know there are a lot of choices out there and it can get overwhelming when you walk into a store and see all these different models of LCD TV's but I feel you can't go wrong with this TV. It is a great TV and I'm enjoying it so much.....
I bought this for my new, cool, chic, Amazon Kindle.It works really great. Fast response time for reading & writing files.I have plenty of room now for Audible audio books, photos, books, newspapers, and magazines.It also bought one for my TomTom 920 GPS and it works great there too for storing extra maps and music.Very sweet ! I highly recommend it.
Very well put together for the price, fit my Fender Strat perfectly. Seems real solid, and I much prefer this type of case to the chipboard variety.
Kingston - Memory - 2 GB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR II - 667 MHz / PC2-5300 - unbufferedMy new Apple iMac needed some extra memory; this product was very easy to add on to the iMac. It has helped by increasing the memory for the many wonderful programs that come with the iMac. This product arrived promptly and I was able to install it very soon after it arrived.
This is a large, rugged, well-built equipment case. A person can adapt this case to carry a wide variety of electronic & photographic equipment. Using the Kata yelloop dividers, I can easily pack my Hasselblads & P67 gear in a variety of configurations and with the optional trolley, I am good-to-go. An earlier reviewer complained about the exterior design of the case, and I would agree that it is not easily jammed into tight aircraft spaces on all airlines. It is by definition "a multi-case" and holds a lot of heavy gear in a weather resistant shell. Likewise, loading it and putting it on my shoulder would be folley; hence the trolley option.If you are looking for a flexible carry solution for a lot of bulky camera equipment, this is an option. I have other Kata bags and find them very rugged, easy to reconfigure when needed and a good value over the longer term.
I bought a box of Khypermedia DVD-R media last November during a promotion where they were essentially free after the mail-in rebate. I probably wouldn't have risked this brand under other circumstances, but I was very pleasantly surprised. They worked perfectly on my Panasonic burner. Not a coaster in the lot!
Everything you've read is true. Beautiful sharpness and clarity, great bokeh, superb low-light capabilities.NOT the lens for group shots in smaller rooms on 1.6 crop. Otherwise, BEAUTIFUL for portraits.Virtually silent and almost instant AF.I love the control over DOF by choosing the aperture you want. Easily isolate your subject in foreground, mid-distance or background for impressive effects. Or open it wide to 1.8 and isolate just one EYE in a portrait, if you prefer. Stop it down and add whole new dimensions for landscapes.For even more control, I'm a big fan of back button focusing on my 40D. (Visit the forum of your DSLR brand and &lt;SEARCH> "back button focus" to customize and learn to use this invaluable feature.) Separates focus from metering (often combined in half-pressing the shutter) to give ABSOLUTE control over focus point without risk of AF shift -- except when you want it, as in continuous focus. Virtually eliminates out-of-focus (OOF) rejects.Always-on MF on this lens is also convenient for tweaking AF, though I rarely use it.Not a true macro lens, but captures GREAT closeups and can be used with extension tubes, as others note.I like this focal length A LOT on a 1.6 crop. It's effectively 135mm, so you can stand well back from subjects and not intimidate them at all. (Though the lens hood makes it look formidable.) Terrific reach for candid street shooting, indoor sports, club and stage performances.Sharpness and quality, especially in RAW, as magnified for post-processing in Photoshop, is stunning.Always with me in my walkaround bag and usually on camera. My first thought in ANY situation is, "Can I use the 85?"By far my favorite lens.Great price with Amazon, as always, and really fast shipping.
Love this carrying case. It holds all my lenses, and of course my camera, and even has room for my mini camcorder. I would definitely recommend this to any amateur/hobbyist photographer.
I ordered this for my husband for a 10 inch computer that he had purchased. He wanted it as a case to put another case in. He is rather hard to please since I do not always see in my mind what he is wanting. He actually was very pleased with the case. The case is compact and has areas for storage of note pad and pens. Very nice quality.
These B&W filters are to me the apex of lens accessories. Normally $200.00 for this filter, I paid less than half. The best product, sharp pictures. Hands down one of the best deal out there.
It was very difficult in making this order. I tried four times before I was able to get through. Part of the problem is knowing your own account Password. I also had to send the order to my wife in the States because you would not send it to my APO address. Yet, you will send books to an APO Address. What is the difference?I do enjoy your products and price.CW4 Kent SchneiderEUCOM Stuttgart, Germany
It worked perfect for us. It fit, it did what it said it would do. I would buy again. Thanks
Once I solved the software issues, this unit has been nothing but impressive. I gave it 4 stars as I frequently hook the unit up to a home audio system and the unit itself doesn't display track information (the remote does). It deserves 5 stars for every other reason. I couldn't get the software from the supplied software CD to work properly. After downloading the latest version of Sonic Stage from Sony, it has worked flawlessly. The software is simple to use and intuitive - I have yet to read the instructions. It does everything as advertised and sounds great. I love being able to swap out discs instead of being tied to whatever my iPod holds at the time. I also like that I can use any recording from any source to listen to.
ibought mt casio e-100 before acouple of weeks istartd working with it and isaw that there was alot of problams starting like chaning colors and the bettary is finished in 3 hours or so . ireplaced my casio e-100 with the compaq aero 2150 and ilike it very much itell dont buy it
I had to replace this after a few months because it began to act up and not type a key when depressed. The replacement does the same thing on the space bar ocassionally. I would not buy this item again. It is a clean design and looks nice. But I would prefer one that actually worked 100% of the time.
These are really comfortable, even for marathon lengths. I've used them for 4 hours at a time with my iPod.
I only purchased this older drive because I needed an exact match for a RAID configuration. I haven't had great luck with these drives, this is the third drive I have had to replace in 5 years. I can't say if it is my system causing the failure or the drives themselves, therefore I rated this product okay
This would be great if the keyboard wasn't so small. I have small hands, and I type for a living but I just cannot type comfortably with this keyboard. I'm giving 3 stars because I think it's a great idea...just an idea who's time has not come.
Great Advanced-Featured GPS for Historical & Genealogical ResearchOne of the strengths of GPS technology is the myriad uses of a hand held GPS device, ranging from hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, and a host of other outdoor applications. Many hunters and fishermen also enjoy the many features of a good GPS device. I have even used my device to report nesting pairs of eagles and pollution sites.While I also use my device for these other activities, I also use my GPS frequently in my historical and genealogical research. Selected examples include reporting the precise location of a gravestone of interest in a very large cemetery; accurately reporting locations of gravestones or small family cemeteries that are located well off the road and in some cases completed overgrown with thick brush and coverage; using waypoint features to pin the boundaries of very early deeds or historic locations; doing field surveys of historic or family sites; translating historic locations back and forth between maps, aerial photographs, and actual boots-on-the-ground field surveys, and many similar applications. In one of my own applications, I have accurately reported the sites of over 79 grist mill locations dating from the late 1700s, and well as a number of very remote Civil War entrenchments. Many of these sites are now only accessible by kayak, canoe, or hiking in, and GPS makes finding theses sites a snap.While the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx is a bit pricey, this is a top-of-the-line device that will truly impress even the most experienced GPS users. I have been a frequent GPS user since 1998, and this is my forth device.* The most dramatic improvement over previous models is the sharply increased sensitivity. This provides for a much quicker lock on more satellites, and the ability to hold the lock much longer when moving in and out of heavy tree cover or in deep canyons. My unit is so sensitive, I can even get a lock inside my house if I am reasonably close to a window.* I like the large, bright, easily read color screen display. This unit is easily read even in bright, direct sunlight.* I also like the durable, compact, waterproof design; the easily understood menus and controls; and the excellent battery life. And, it just feels "right" in my hand...* A major selling feature for me was 64mb of memory to hold plenty of waypoints, routes, tracks and such, as well as the ability to download a truly huge number of USGS topo maps or other mapping software. I immediately loaded about 5 entire states, and have plenty of space for many more.* The unit comes with a handy lanyard and belt clip pouch, but I also bought a windshield mounting device, and as well as a mount for the handlebars on my mountain bike.If you are an experienced GPS user needing advanced features and an incredible amount of storage for topo maps, this is a great GPS for not only your routine recreational use, but also for the historical and genealogical applications I outlined above.This is my GPS of choice -- I never leave on field research trips without it.CHT in Virginia
It's bad.First, I want shave squre. but real shave is suck.second, if u want a clean, I lost color.
The only thing that I have to complain about this lens is that it's VERY loud! I use this particular lens on my D90. When focusing its fairly quick, but "whines and clunks" a bit. This particular lens, in my opinion, has excellent bokeh. If you're on a budget, as I was, then this is the lens for you! If not, I would dish out the little extra funds for the slightly higher f/1.4d. All in all, this lens does what it was meant to do. Fast, affordable, light-weight, and easy! The DOF is incredible too!
I needed a long printer cable to bridge the distance between two computers sharing the same printer. This cable worked.
This is as good as it gets when you consider what the OEM guys want for the same cable. I'll be back the next time I need something like this.
Had it installed on my son's wall in just minutes. TV attached very easily. Has been on the wall for over a year with no problem. The only reason I did not give five stars is that while the are articulates side to side, it apparently does not tilt up and down. If you are lying in bed you can not tilt the TV down to see it better. Otherwise a very solid unit for the price. All the other arms were much more money. This is an excellent value.
The Kingston traveler is a good product. It holds all of my electronic books for my college classes. Great cost value also.
I was concerned with the cost of this cable it might not give a good signal. All other HDMI cables are $30 and up. But the picture and sound signals are perfect with it hooked up to my PS3 system. No problems with it at all.
This product is a bit hard to retract. The wire either doesn't stay taught or comes loose of the guide whenever I try to retract it. Also it bunches and jams when I try to extend. It usually takes about 5 tries for me to go either way. I usually just leave it at a set length though and it works great. No problems with sound. If you're planning on extending and retracting everytime you use this product then I would look elsewhere. Otherwise it's fine.
The Monster Power line conditioner was well worth the money. My stereo was suffering, greatly, with pops and snaps from appliances cycling off and on. This power conditioner solved the problem instantly! I saw several posts saying how useless, and a waste of money, a device like this is. All I have to say about that is, Balderdash!
I recently purchased an LCD TV, and I wanted a decent surge protector for it. I discovered this one from Monster and it seemed like a reasonably affordable quality surge protector, so I purchased it.The unit feels like it is of good quality, from the outlets to the body to the power cable. I have used other cheaper surge protectors, and this one feels more sturdy and durable. The right-angle plug is nice, since the cord doesn't stick straight out, allowing me to put the TV stand closer to the wall. Some labels were included with the surge protector, but I am not using them.If you are looking for a simple quality surge protector that is not too expensive, I would recommend this. I normally consider Monster brand products to be somewhat overpriced, but this was a fairly good value for the price.
Not much to say about this protective case, other than to say it works. Extremely well. This model was my first Pelican case, purchased over 10 years ago, and has been serving me well ever since. Since then, I have purchased countless more Pelican cases for my delicate and sensitive photography equipment. They are my go-to brand. They may not be the cheapest, but you definitely get what you pay for. As they advertise, they are crush proof, waterproof, and tough as nails. I have no hesitation to check them in on a airplane. If you're looking for a solid workhorse case that will last a lifetime, this is it. Plain and simple.
Monster SS4 Multi-Speaker Selector is an excellent product for the money I paid around $20 plus $ 5 shipping. I hooked 4 speaker sets to 1 amp and it's working great. I used 16 gauge speaker wires which fits well.Highly recommend this product for those who use 16 AWG wire or higher gauge. Quality of the product is great and no issues so far (2 weeks of my purchase)
Well pleased with the RS 140. Phones are comfortable, excellent sound quality and reception is great any where in my home. Recommend them highly.
This item fit a2007 Kia Optima. I bought another Kia harness that amazon said fit, but this is the one you want if you have the optima without the upgraded amplified speaker system.
The Canon PGI-9 inks are very good, since getting myCanon PIXMA MX7600 Office All-in-One Printerwhich takes these ink tanks my picture prints have never looked better. If you are considering a printer which uses these inks you won't be disappointed by the quality of the print.I am a slightly bothered by the fact that you can not get them at your local office supply store, but that's what Amazon.com is here for. At least you can recycle them at local office supply stores.
These headphones are just what I was looking for at an incredibly affordable price. I use them to listen to jazz on my ipod. The clarity and quality of the sound is excellent. I don't think I could do better with the quality of the files I have on the pod (not all of them are maximized for quality), especially without a headphone amp. The ipod seems to suffer from distortion when it's turned up high, so if you want loud music, best to get an external amplifier and keep the pod's output at a moderate level. Anyway, these 'phones are great, thanks Grado!
We bought this for an Inspiron 1720 with an upgraded battery and the dimensions said they'd fit, so we ordered it based on the measured laptop.The laptop fits very snugly in the case from bottom to top - side to side's fine - and it's well constructed with solid zippers. The one thing I would suggest is to confirm the laptop dimensions INCLUDING the battery extending out the back before purchasing (for any case on the market).Other than that, remember it's a sleeve, not a bag with any extra pockets (there aren't any on this bag) so if say, we were to disconnect the battery to make it fit in the sleeve, the battery would have to be packed along with the computer and not in a different pocket.There's plenty of cushion to protect the computer and the handles are well built. It's a great bag for the price and it was just what we were looking for, but if I was to recommend anything, it would be to make the dimension a little taller.
This item sells as a unit (card & reader. It was advertised as a special by SanDisk all over the web. When I checked out I saw that the seller billed the items separately. I canceled immediately. The seller sent the item anyway. I ordered the items from B&H. Photo. It was properly sold as a unit by them. The card and reader work great, however, I don't like the business practices of the seller.
This product arrived very quickly although the S&H; was almost the price of the item. There are zero instructions explaining how to attach the arm band or belt clip to the rubber case. The buttons on the right side of the Zen V Plus are covered so I have to remove the case in order to use the power or volume buttons. The screen has no protection.If anyone can explain how to attach the arm and belt clip to the case, this would really be appreciated. I am too old and tired to try and figure it out.I have already ordered another kit (a leather case with a belt clip) which I hope will be easier to use and not require any assembly.
This polarizing filter seems a bit on the week side.When aiming it at LCD screens, I can not get it to black them out completely.
What a small price for something that works so well! I'm glad I didn't spend more on something else when this does the job just fine.
been using it in my truck for a while now and it has not let me down yet seems to be made of high quality materials. very easy just plug and play.
I used this product in my kitchen. Twenty days past the warranty expiration, the picture went blank and the unit made a buzzing noise. Customer service referred me to a service center, for which I would need to pay $65 for a diagnosis. Very disappointing for a $200 tv/dvd.
I recently bought this product and found it amazing with signal quality yet it is very weak structure wise. It broke within 1 day easly...Its really tiny but its very wonderful...
Delivery was quick---to those that never used one of these before, try this inexpensive deal to keep from losing a lens cap--myself, I knew what I was buying from a purchase for my Canon Rebel many years ago. As another purchaser had commented, thread it through the camera strap.
I use my Garmin GPSMAP 76cs for business everyday. I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to lose reception on the way to a customer's location. It had become all too common that I would not have reception or lose reception, or even better yet, have the GPS tell that I was all of the sudden over 1000 miles away from my location.Those days are a thing of the past. Upon turning the GPS on, it usually finds 11-12 satellites will full signal strength within 60-90 seconds. Even in very overcast conditions or bad weather, I have yet to lose the signal. It will hold 5-6 satellites with varying strengths in bad conditions. I highly recommend this antenna.The antenna has a strong enough magnet that it made it through the car wash when I forgot it was outside the vehicle. Having a GPS is an amazing convenience, having one that always works is just terrific! Thanks Garmin & Amazon!
These headphones have absolutly no bass. One headphone cord is about 2" the other about a foot so a crappy design.
I have several camera bodies and lenses, but when I go out to shoot, I often like to travel light and take only one body and two lenses I expect to use. I got this bag because I like the easy access and the material (waxed canvas) and durable construction. It is easily accessable, has roomy side pockets for extra cards, cables, lens cleaning items, etc., and is made with quality materials and excellent construction. The only improvement I would like to see is more rigidity. When I have my camera with lens attached and an extra telephoto in the main compartment, the bag sags more than I like. I did add some corrugated panels of plastic in the bottom of the bag and in the back pocket to give more rigidity.
I bought this with the knowledge that Grundig is a top notch radio. I have to amend that now, they used to be top notch. I have several issues with the radio I received. They seem to be intentionally making things less robust in an attempt to hold down prices .... Or to increase the profit margin?First: Reception. As I have read in several of the reviews, this radio will not pick up WWV the U.S. Government time clock on Boulder. I have tried it on all the frequencies WWV broadcasts on ... no luck. By the way, if you have any other pieces of electronics that have a self setting clock, and it's working, that device is picking up the signal. The one I have is an alarm clock/ radio that sets the time without manual help. Scanners use the same signal. I have an old 1950's Halicrafters that picks them up with no problems, Even attaching an outdoor long line antenna does nothing and grounding doesn't help either. The same goes for most other SW stations. In most cases even setting the frequency to a know (listed) station will not pull it in. The receiver leaves a lot to be desired.Second: Tuning. The tuning knob has two functions built into the same control. Both fast and fine tuning are done with the same knob. The issue is that both of these are mechanical and control the same tuner. The result is that fine tuning knob seems to drift because it's storing tension in it's mechanism. That's the reason the frequency lock won't hold, the knob shifts after you let go. Sometimes immediately sometimes after minutes have passed. The tension you apply to tune stations is stored and releases after a period of time. The knob itself has issues also. I don't think it's secured to the radio chassis, or maybe it's a grounding issue. When you tune, any downward pressure causes the knob to contact other parts of the radio. The immediate result is a burst of static. Long term, this is going to cause a short. And it's impossible not to put pressure on the knobs you tune. This is the main reason I returned to one I purchased.Another problem that I see is that there is no way to tell when you reach the end of the dial. Meaning you can over crank the tuning mechanism if you don't realize you are at the end of the band.Sensitivity. This radio seem to pull in local and long distance AM/FM stations about the same as a domestic lower end radio. On these stations, you can expect some RF splash. But with this receiver I start pulling in the local low power AM Spanish station at 980. At 984 through 989 the signal indicator maxes out and I begin to loose reception at about 995. The receiver is just not sensitive enough to isolate the station. The same thing happens in the SW bands. Radio Havana comes in all over the dial, the less powerful stations are drowned out.This radio could / should be terrific. The packaging and presentation are well done. But the radio itself has been cheapened to the point of it's being a ghost of it's former self. I have an older Grundig that I love, a Traveler ll. I don't think it's the same as what's being sold now. I don't know why companies do this, but if Grundig would produce a high end product, even at a premium price, I would buy it. This one is just a toy and a shell of what it was.
Some people say that earpad comfort can be an issue, but from what I've read, simply bending the headband to form more closely to the top of the head can reduce that problem. The style might be a pro or a con depending on your preferences; but anyone who's using these as a fashion statement would be better served to use them as headphones. For most folks, it's probably the best sounding headphone they've ever auditioned.
If you are going to update to this processor you might as well just get a new rig. Your mobo needs to support Quad processing to have this. This means if you have a Pentium 4 machine or a Duo, leave it as is and concentrate on a completely new system instead. Now is the time to upgrade anyway so for most this spells a new PC. Many of the latest games such as Crysis, COD4 and Bioshock put demands even on high-end rigs. To top it off you need Vista for Directx 10 (only 9 is available on XP) and it in turn is processor demanding. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 turns these problems on their head. Combine this processor with the GeForce 8800 and up to 4GB of RAM and you will be running top end games on their best settings. Overclock and you max those settings out but even without overclocking this processor is very satisfactory. Vista can boot in under 30 seconds. Office opens instantly and PDF files with 300 pages of color can be page flipped throughout without any freezing or visible refreshing. Oh yeah and in case you missed it did we add that it is so fast you barely see the boot screen? That says it all.
The protection filter really isn't a filter. Although it seems to be very good quality, it doesn't filter anything. I certainly won't deduct any stars because it is used for exactly what is stated, protection.In retrospect, I should have ordered a Haze or UV Filter which will protect the camera lense while also providing additional benefits and actually improving outdoor picture quality. If you will be taking mostly inside shots, this is the perfect accessory to protect your lens as it will do nothing to add to or detract from your images.
I recently ordered this drive to replace a Archos MiniCDRW which died one day after warrenty. (...) The drive works like a charm, so quick abd quiet. Using a laptop and being on the go kinda sucks when you need to lug a clumsy sized drive with it too. Size is a little bigger than I hoped (compared to the Discman sized Archos I previously had), but the carry case included helps out to lug it overseas and stuff....I recommend this to someone that needs portablity.
The microphone portion of the DA40 works great with any H-Series Plantronics headset I have tried.However, I found the audio in the earpiece to be very low volume and rather tinny and distorted.Fooling around with the audio control panel, I found that moving the balance control to the extreme left or right produced very clear audio and brought the volume WAY up.Apparently, what is causing this is that the DA40 is combining left and right audio from the Windows USB driver out-of-phase. This results in partial cancellation of the audio, which is causing the low audio and distortion. The DA40 is outputting the difference between the right and left channels, rather than the sum of the signals.There are a few issues with doing the balance control trick to get good audio quality and volume from the DA40. First, if the Windows application is sending stereo data to the USB driver and you move the balance control to extreme left or right, you are excluding the audio from one channel from the mono output of the DA40. The solution in Windows XP is to set the speaker type to "Mono" or "Laptop Mono". This mixes the left and right channels together in the PC. You still need to move the balance control to the extreme right or left as the DA40 will still mix the channels out of phase and distort the output. By setting the speaker type in the driver to "Laptop Mono", you are assuring all the stereo imformation is mixed together on both the left and right channels. Confusing, yes?On Windows 7/Vista, there is no good solution as these operating systems do not allow setting the speaker type to "Mono". You can still do the balance setting trick, but if the application you are using (Windows Media Player, for example) sends stereo sound to the DA40, you will only hear one channel in the headset connected to the DA40. This is not an issue with most VOIP application, like Skype, as the left and right signals sent to the USB driver are the same, and the DA40 will work perfectly.Another issue is the balance settings may not "stick" if you unplug the DA40 or change the master volume level. You may need to reset the balance control in these cases.Bottom line: To get best performance from the DA40, set the speaker type in the driver to "Mono" (if your OS supports it) and use the balance controls to select all right or all left output.The DA40 works great if you do this.UPDATE********Problem solved with the DA40...sort of.It appears there are two hardware versions of the DA40. The older unit is much larger, with a raised "bump" on one side bearing the Plantronics logo. The newer unit is flat and much thinner and lighter weight.The problem described above occurs only with the older unit. The newer unit configures the driver correctly for mono headphone operation and works perfectly, both on Windows XP and Vista/Windows 7. The newer unit is recognized as a "Plantronics DA40", whereas the older unit is not.Be sure you get the newer version if you buy a DA40! Amazon and other outlets are showing the picture for the older unit. I had to really search google to find a picture of the newer hardware.
I was looking for a small radio to keep in my bathroom so I could listen to NPR while getting ready for work in the mornings. Unfortunately, there's only one outlet in the bathroom, and it's nowhere near where I wanted a radio to live. So I started researching battery-operated radios, and eventually ran across the Tivoli PAL Radio. While I was a bit startled by the high price, I decided to jump in and purchase it anyway based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews I'd read about it.When the Tivoli PAL arrived, I was like a kid in Santa's workshop! I ripped it open and set it to work. It fits perfectly in my bathroom, picks up all sorts of stations I can't get on other radios in the house or car, has a very nice "feel" when tuning, and gives off a great sound that I can hear over both the shower and bathroom fan. I'm thrilled with it, and the only reason I don't purchase more of them is that more would be unnecessary. If I want a radio in another area of the house, I simply grab this and go - no messy cords to get in the way!Highly recommended.
The camera has lived up to everything I've expected from both digital photography and HP. It is easy to use and reliable. The USB port allows very fast download of your pictures to a USB equipped PC (running Windows 98 or Windows ME. Warning - USB is not really supported in Windows 95). Photo colors are excellent and quality terrific. If you use the viewfinder instead of the LCD, your batteries will last a reasonable length of time.The SanDisk 8Mb CompactFlash chip that came with the camera worked the first time out and continues to work well. On the other hand, the PNY 16 Mb CF chip that I bought did not work even after multiple attempts to format it. I will have to exchange it and hope the new chip will work. PNY technical assistance is poor.
Recently purchased this docking station and then returned it. Connected it to my stereo system and got very muted sound output. Turned up volume on stereo and got distorted sound. Connection to stereo system is through the earphone jack on the ipod, which results in muted sound. The method of connection is not shown in the photo or within the specifications posted on Amazon. If looking for ipod docking station to connect to stereo system, recommend that one should look for docking station that provides sound output through the base connection of the ipod for full line output. I would not give it any stars.
worst headphones i have ever bought my $10 Skull Candy buds sounded better. Sure it has clarity but who cares if it has absolutely no bass and yes i stuck them all the way in my ear and tried all of the different tips. luckily amazon is great about returns and i got a refund minus the shipping. unless you listen to pre-1940s music when bass was non existent in recordings then have at it buy these, but if you like bass drops then flee this page!!! So far i have had consistent success with Sony the best ear buds i have used are mdr-ex71 (the $40 ones not the $12) they have an amazing rang and don't max out easy plus at low volume are crystal clear. I work a software company and listen to music most of the day (i love music and have over 120gb of it) so that's my resume for anyone who may doubt that i know about good sound quality. I hope this helps :)
I WAS liking this little chill mat. BUT, like so many others on here, it completely stopped working after 3 months. I even took it apart to see what the problem was. There was an obvious short in the wires. Piece of junk. I can't believe that they charge so much for something that is so poorly constructed. Targus must be laughing all the way to the bank.
The cartridges arrived on time and were as advertised. Good value since I can no longer get these at my local office supply store. Great not to have to buy a new printer!!
Got this because my new motherboard had a "combination" mouse and Keyboard jack. I thourght this would allow me to use my ps2 mouse and keyboard. Turns out only the keyboard works. Seems the mother board doesn't support both, so I don't know if this adapter works or not.
I purchased this projector to watch movies at home and have not been pleased with its performance. Our DVD inventory includes both 4x3 and 16x9 formats. As this is a dedicated 3x4 projector, DVDs that are 16x9 will have black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. If you have a dedicated 16x9 screen, like I have, this will not work if you like a clean image at the edge of the screen. If I mount the projector to fill the screen, then the 4x3 DVD image is projected above and below the screen. Perhaps I don't have it setup correctly, but that was the best I could do. Specs say this projector has component video inputs, which it does. However, they are part of the monitor input jack and you have to spend another $20.00 for an adapter to connect to them. Our family room is 12 X 23 and the fan is too loud when you have the bulb in high setting - you do get a great picture, though. We could barely hear the fan in low setting but the room has to be VERY dark to get a decent picture. Projector comes with a CD that has the manual and a neat screen size calculator that figures the distance from the screen the projector should be located.
I really wanted to like this product. I liked the look of them, as far as earbuds go they are relatively comfortable, and the stay put nicely in the ear. The sound is pretty nice. But for something marketed as "rugged" they are entirely too fragile. Within 3 months, and with fairly gentle use, the headphone cord separated from the headphone jack. I tried to contact Sennheiser about the warranty but recieved no response. I was disappointed, but I gave the product another try - mainly because the fit was nice. I bought another pair. Today, after about 6 months use, I noticed that the green coating of the cord is splitting near one of the earbuds, revealing the wires underneath. I am really surprised that these haven't held up well, I have not used them in any kind of rough way and stow them in the little pouch they provide. so disappointing.
Hi! I'm the 37 year old again. Back to the story. Rachel, my daughter, and I went on the internet again with her lemonade money. Well, Rachel's the Computer Wizard and went on the computer herself. She yelled "Mommie! I found a good pair of walkie-talkies! Pretty Colors too!" I ran in and I thought they were junk like the "Elite Operations Officer Walkie- Talkie". I'm a sucker for the puppy dog face. Well, it turns out Rachel knew it. You know what happened next. We got the walkie-talkies and Rachel gave one to her friend Sulema and I was amazed at how well they worked. No statick. And whoever got on thier chanell, the two girls could go on an other one. Perfect and worth the money!
My portable radio,cd cassette player was received in a timely manner The color is really pretty. I use it at work with headphones.Sound quality is great and is easy to use,just plug in and listen. I didnt mark battery life because I haven't needed to use it yet, but I'm sure it will be fine based on the qualitys it already has.Thanks
I bought this to charge myApple iPod nanoand it works great. I much prefer to charge it with this, rather than plug it into my computer - since most of the time I don't need to synch anything.I haven't had any problems - and at this price it's a pretty great deal. It doesn't work with my son'sApple iPod touch, but it does exactly what I want with my own device.
This product is still under observation, as I have only had it a month. But some characteristics are very obvious, and should be considered before buying this model.First the good. If you are looking for something to play burned media from your computer, this may be right for you. Everything I convert from avi. and burn to DVD+/-R has worked great. And that is why I bought it in the first place.Now the bad. I would highly recommend NOT using this in a home as a primary player, and especially in a home with children. Some store bought DVD's do not play properly or at all. It will not play 90% of the DISNEY movies we have. It will come to FBI or a rating screen and freeze. And can only be restarted by unplugging the player. The only bypass of this is to use Scene Selection and start at scene one to skip the intros that freeze for whatever reason.So depending what your use purpose is, this may or may not be the dvd player for you. Love the burnt media playability. Hate the fact not compatible with Disney and probably other movies.
When I first bought the m515 to replace my Vx (whose screen broke in a fall), I was happily impressed with the bright color screen, increased memory, solid feel (a button had fallen off my Vx) and the upgraded software bundle (including Docs to Go). However, I was a bit upset that the accessories that I had bought for my Vx (keyboard, travel kit, etc) were incompatible with the m515 docking port, and thus money down the tubes.After happily using my m515 for about 6 months, suddenly the unit refused to sync, neither with my home desktop nor my workstation at work. I figured that the cradle had died. Discovered that I had to buy two cables, one for syncing + one for charging (not like the Vx travel kit, which was both in a single cable). When the cables arrived, the unit still didn't sync. That's when I did some homework, and found that the entire m500 series is plagued with defective USB chips, which misfunction due to static electricity charges. Do a google search for SUDS (Sudden USB Death Syndrome) for details. There is a workaround (belatedly posted on the PalmOne website) to *completely* drain the battery, which resets the USB chip. Unfortunately, the unit doesn't work the same since. Repeatedly the unit crashes, forcing a full reset with loss of data added since last sync. Some CPU-intensive programs (for example, 3DStarFighter game) always crash the machine. Heard horror stories about Palm support on this issue.Looking around for a replacement, I am hesitant to reinvest in another Palm product. Maybe Sony? Unfortunately, no distributor in my part of the planet. I'd hate to have to rely on a Pocket-PC unit.
This camcorder has the easiest instruction booklet to follow. My husband is very pleased with its size, clarity, ease of use, versatility and high quality pictures and movies. We are very pleased with this purchase.
Pros: Reality view, lane assist, mounting bracketCons: Navigation, battery life, some displayed text is too small, tech supportOverall: Google Maps and Mapquest provide better routing. Navigon tends to make you get off a highway, detour through town, then get back on the highway again. If you already know where you're going, you won't follow its instructions. If you don't know where you're going, it will eventually get you to your destination, but you'll wonder why it chose the route it did.Battery life is only about 30 minutes on a full charge, even after following tech support's bizarre instructions for several cycles of charging the battery. (Apparently turning the unit off isn't enough... you are supposed to hold the power button down for 10 seconds every time you shut it off. Gee, that's a great design!)But it really comes down to poor navigation performance. I would not recommend Navigon to a friend, nor would I buy another.
Great product for the price. I put in my jeep and would definitely purchase more products frm Pyle. Keep them coming!!
The case seems shotty and the ON/OFF button is too touchy... I ran out of batteries on my camping trip to Yellowstone &quot;thanks alot ON/OFF button DO NOT BUY THIS! Spend an extra $50 and get a good one!
Getting Xbox Live points via Amazon was a very simple process. I recently received an Amazon gift card, so I decided to try it out with this. It took all of about four minutes for me to receive my code. The reason I rated this four stars instead of five is because I was still required to enter credit card information even though I was paying with my gift card dollars/points/spacebucks. I can certainly see how some people would be opposed to this."Fun" was rated two stars out of five because I'm not in favor of the convoluted "points" process. I would much rather buy games/DLC directly for a clear price (as opposed to the $5 = 400 points setup). Also, I hate having leftover or unused points.
I bought this drive from Tigerdirect.ca. I wasn't able to return it since I brought it with me to Calgary right away. At that time, I just trusted the Plextor brand name (wow! 16MB buffer!). I was wrong about the Plextor brand. This drive is simply a big disappointment. It could not even create a backup disk of the Roxio and other software that came with it. When I tried to backup my hard drive to a Verbatim DVD-R disk, it could not write to it saying it was read only. When I tested burning to the Pioneer DVD writer, the backup went smooth. When I tried writing to a Philips DVD+RDL disk, it froze my computer. I tested the Philips DVD+RDL on my Sony drive and the copy was flawless. I bought this Plextor drive for about $190.00Cdn plus 15% tax. I have since set it aside. The lesson: Even Plextor sells substandard products. My advice: This Plextor product does not deliver and is NOT recommended. The cheaper Pioneer and Sony drives have proven to be the more reliable and they DO deliver.
Factory-issued mfg's product. After sticking a label on an aluminum flashlight, the label began to peel up and away from the aluminum after a few months. A closer look showed the adhesive stuck to the aluminum, and it was the label peeling up and away from the adhesive. Replacing the label involved cleaning the old adhesive off the flashlight first.
The batteries came very quickly - about three days after ordering. I actually purchased them for a fire alarm that required these types of batteries. They worked with no problem. The price was much better than in stores.
I wanted to know when to stop my car in the GarageBand didn't want to hang a tennis ball. This works great. There is a yellow warning at about 4 feet and then red can be set to 3, 2 or 1 foot interval. It is great. Everyone who sees it wants one. I highly recommend this product!
Hooked up to my new Sammy DLP and DVD player and the picture is outstanding!
working with this site was very easy. merchandise was sent out promptly. one drawback, the item sent was not the item i ordered. the item numbers were very close , but the last letter was what made the difference. the mount i recieved could not support the weight of my plasma television. had contacted the vendor and explained what had transpired. the matter was handled professionally and expediant. i recieved full return of my monies, including the shipping and handling as well without any problems at all. i would purchase from this vendor again. knowing that their motto stands. " we want the customer to be completely satisfied with their purchase from start to finish. they are a trusted and honest company, and knowledgeable of what they sell. so i give this vendor 5 stars.
This product was just as describe. It was so nice to get what you send for and how easy the shopping experience was.
Reasonably good construction. I installed an after market mp3 stereo HD radio and it looks great.
These individual pocket-packs are not worth the purchase. I gave them 1 star just for this critique. The wet-ish wipes must have been a bit old since they were all but dried out. The type of packaging is the problem. Small, pocket-types (like facial wipes) don't last very long. So I feel as if I've wasted 2/3rds of my money already. I will use a better product next time - one that is an Electronic name brand, wet for sure, and won't go dry after purchase. You may get lucky and get some Fresh ones. I hope, considering the price.
Overall, I'm very happy with the player, but I'm mad at myself. I purchased at $120 a couple of weeks ago, and now it's down to $95 after rebate! At that price, I believe this player is a no brainer.The player has a play/pause button that serves as an on/off button by holding it down for a few seconds. There are also dedicated volume buttons. The lcd displays play mode, battery life, track title, and time elapsed. Most functions are controled with a single "wheel" button. Depress it to bring up the menu and the rock back and forth to navigate.The menu features "skip folder," "play mode," "eq," "delete," "settings," "music," "recorded tracks," "microphone," "fm radio," "mp3 encoding," and "lock."If you group your songs into folders, you can easily skip back and forth between groups of songs. Supported play modes include A-B, repeat all, repeat folder, repeat track, play track once, shuffle repeat, shuffle once, shuffle folder, and normal. The equalizer has presets and a customizable 5 band. Recorded tracks lets you hear the tracks recorded from the microphone. The microphone is pretty lousy, so don't count on it for lectures, interviews, etc. FM radio is solid with features like scanning, presets, etc. MP3 encoding is a real gem for recording old record collections to MP3 at 96, 128, or 160 kbps.The sound on the player is great now. When I first got the player, I had some issues with clicking noises, etc., but the firmware update cleared up every issue I had. I am pleased that Creative stands by its products. The included headphones aren't bad, but upgrade to another pair to really enjoy the sound of this player. I recommend the Sony MDR-G74SL headphones for a good price/performance ratio.I never installed the software for the player, but the player shows up as a removeable drive in Windows XP. I plugged the player into my laptop and was able to drag and drop 495MB of music in 5 minutes. Very painless. You can also sync the player with WMP 10, but why bother?PROS:- Tiny player- Surprisingly good interface- Great sound- Can achieve high (painful) volumes if desired- MP3 encoding is a great feature- Very simple drag and drop music transferCONS:- Yes, the backlight causes buzzing (just turn it off!)- So-so headphones- Battery door cover is somewhat fragile (probably not for kids)- Microphone is basically a toy
Cheap, whimpy sound. I guess that should be expected. However, I expected more from Sennheiser. Worse than the headphones that came with my iPhone. I will keep them as a spar, but really disappointed.
I purchased my 310 about 3 months ago and am nothing short of thrilled with it. It is truly an amazing camera. I am a professional cameraman and that makes me ultra critical when it comes to any type of consumer video gear.The only downside to this camera is that I have no way of controlling the dB video gain level on the camera. The 310 uses it's own automated gain according to the amount of light in a given scene. For those who don't know what I am talking about I mean that the image recorded becomes automatically more less or less grainy with the fluctuation of light levels. For example, if you are outside the camera automatically records at 0 dB, but as soon as you move it to an area with less light, the gain level begins to change, thus the image is recorded grainier as you move into areas with less light. That is my only real complaint about the 310.Among the main stellar features on this camera, one feature that I love is the true 16:9 aspect ratio. Other cameras and even the DCR-TRV8, which is the next step up in the Sony line of camcorders, do not have true 16:9 ability. They instead just put out two black borders on the top and bottom of the screen to simulate 16:9. This is a great feature especially if you have a 16:9 aspect ratio television.All in all, if you are looking to spend under a grand, look no further than to the DCR-310.
When I use this in the mornings, the signal is decent, with some static. In the afternoons, all I get is static. I like a little more consistency and efficiency with the products I buy, so I'm returning this one and hopefully getting something that will work.
I purchased this for a 2nd generation nano ipod. It works great. The reviews were mixed. It packs a lot of sound for small speakers. The ipod fits well and has been charging in it, no problem. Happy with the price, too.
I have owned both a Palm Vx and IIIc (my current model) and they are great products. Although I have had my IIIc for almost a year, and my Vx for 6 months before that, I am still just as amazed at how useful it is as when I first bought it. These devices are not toys. They will help you organize you life in a way you would never had thought possible, and I am still thinking of new ways to use all the time. I just noticed something interesing about my Palm and thought I'd mention it here. A minute ago I put my Palm in its cradle to do a hot sync. I pushed the button but nothing happened. I tried it again but again nothing.Then I noticed there was a reminder notice on the screen. I cleared it by tapping the &quot;Okay&quot; button, and after that I was able to hot sync.Apparently the Palm OS considers a reminder notice to be at a lower interrupt level than a hot sync, which, if you think about it, is probably true, since you wouldn't want to miss a reminder notice because it got blown away by the hot sync screen.Just one more thing that shows how well-made and thought out these little gadgets are.One other thing. I also have a Compaq iPAQ, which I also have become very attached to, in addition to my Palm. Although the iPAQ hot sync process is a little easier than the Palm (you just put it in the cradle and the unit is automatically detected, you don't have to hit a button as with the Palm), the Palm does have one advantage here. I can hot sync when I'm dialed in and on-line with the modem in use. The iPAQ uses a USB port, which looks for a free COM port to work with, and this conflicts with the modem. When I try to hot sync while using the modem, I get a message that there is a conflict and it won't hot sync. This is despite the fact that my system has two COM ports and the Microsoft Windows diagnostics shows the second COM port as free and not in use.However, one interesting thing the iPAQ does is you can work with it while it is hot synching. You still can't do that for the Palms.
I own a 2.1 mega pixel digital camera and this printer makes a great companion. Forget about buying/developing film anymore, the HP Photosmart 100 prints excellent quality pictures that can easily be mistaken for photographs to the casual eye.One noticeable feature is the compact size of this printer. It fits nicely on my already crowded desk. Keep in mind that you'll need at least 6 to 8&quot; of clearence behind the printer for the photopaper to feed properly. Too bad the maximum size paper it will accept is 4x6.Mac users are out of luck since this printer is only compatible with PCs, but another cool feature is that you don't neccessarily need a computer to use this printer since you can print directly from CompactFlash, SmartMedia, or a Sony Memory Stick memory card. PC users still have the option of using USB, but you'll need to purchase a USB cable if you don't have a spare.If you own a digital camera and are looking for an alternative to film, consider this printer. You won't be able to print out any Word documents with it, but you can start displaying and sharing those digital images that are starting to fill your hard drive. :)
its a cable it works its priced right what else can I say. with the price of gas it cheaper to buy on the internet than drive to the store and pick it up.
The item description doesn't say that it won't charge my 4th generation Nano, which is a dissapointment, but the transmitter function still works great. I followed the instructions and found three stations in a row with static. I set the transmitter to the middle station and get crystal clear sound. After discovering this problem, I searched this item's reviews and see others have the same problem. I also found Iphone charging issues too (which I did not test), so Iphone owners should also search others' reviews.
Excellent little device, we love it. Just call CS when you are ready to install they were great.
I have had this system for about 3 months now and have had none of the problems stated by other owners. This system delivers great sound and the bass and trible is just fine for my application.
Coming from the perspective of someone who worked for one of Canada's largest photo retail chains, I strongly advise anyone agains buying Kodak Cameras, or at least be aware of thier reputations.Our company stopped carrying Kodak cameras because of thier poor construction, common problems were with the battery doors, film doors, zoom, and the flip flash. The most common being the batter door latches breaking off. In one year we returned twice as many from our store as we sold. It was that bad.Kodak makes awesome high end cameras, thier film and paper can be second to none as well, but thier cameras, leave that to the big three.
WELL LIKE THE OTHER GUY SAID ... YOU GONNA HAVE TO CUT AND TO ADOPT THINGS IN ORDER TO FIT... AND IN MY CASE IT IS USELESS FOR ME TO USE IT BECAUSE... I HAVE A 7" SOUNDSTREAM INDASH DVD AND MEDIA RECIEVER/PLAYER... THAT HAS TO BE MOUNTED AN INCH FORWARD IN ORDER FOR THE FACE TO LAND RIGHT WHEN IT FLIPS OUT... DEFINITELY THIS KIT DOES'NT HELPED ME AT ALL... I GOT TO USED THE FACTORY MOUNT (PLAYER MOUNT) TO DASH....THEN LEAVE THE EXTRA DECK UN COVERED ... I NEED TO CUSTOMIZED LOTS OF STUFFS/PARTS GOOD THING IM HANDY CAUSE IF NOT OHHHH... ITS GONNA BE A PAIN IN A BUTT...
This system is incredible. It has an amazing sound quality. Bass sounds great, but I'll get the subwoofers for an extra kick. A real bargain, too. Recommended.
Picked this up to split the single digital optical out the back on my XBox 360 to an audio receiver and a gameing headphones system. Works perfectly. Can even get audio on both at the same time if I want. Highly recommend for splitting 1 source into 2 targets. Have not tried it to switch between 2 sources into 1 target.
I have taken many thousands of pictures with this over the last few years and I am amazed by what a good camera this is. If your a beginner it works great with the auto setting but for more advanced users you can change everything and get the perfect shot. It always takes good shots indoors and out, still objects and fighter jets and takes them very good. Very happy with it and it won't let you down.
These cartrides work very well in my Cannon printer. They are reasonably priced and easy to obtain through Amazon.com.
My brother travels around 42 weeks out of the year every year. He asked for noise cancelling headphones and when I saw the incredible number of reviews for this product, I decided to look further into them. I know Audio-Technica from the music recording world - other people may not have heard of them before - so I was comfortable with their quality and history.I bought these strictly on the reviews I read online and my brother confirmed their excellence. He reports that the phones are:1. Very comfortable to wear for long streteches.2. Will cancel about 85% of the surrounding noise.3. If he turns up his music loud enough, he can hear no outside noises.4. On the airplane, he can still hear the announcement "dings" so he can remove them and listen to what the pilot/stewardess is saying.And...as a little story to tell...during Christmas my 79 year old father wanted to try them in the living room, as 4 children (ages 3 to 8) played in the area. He was soon asleep in the recliner just minutes after putting them on :)J
I have had my HD300 since Oct 2003. it was made in Aug 2003 and i have not had one problem with it since i bought it. The channels are crystal clear on my 51&quot; sony and the sound is great. even better on the HD channels. I agree that the channel guide problem is a litte anoying but i can live with it. I personally would recommend this unit. perhaps i got the only good one made..but i doubt it.
I got this memory card to put in my LG phone. It works great, and allows me to store pictures and music on my phone. The Sd adapter makes it easy to transfer files to my computer. The only negative things was I was a little disappointed that the actually memory of the card was only 3.87gb instead of 4 but I've never bought a memory card that had exactly the amount it says it does. I would recommend this product to anyone.
Using external drives (USB) for a long time and connected this one via FW800 on an XP machine. Super fast and quiet. No problem moving large chunks of data (10 GB or more at times). Using it mainly for video editing and erasing very frequently. 99.99% of the times it just finishes the job, no hang ups or other errors. I believe moving large amount of data, FW is the preferred way over USB.Would like to upgrade to 1.6TB in the near future. Good job LaCie!
This was the worst printer I have ever bought. It continuously gave me an error message. I contacted the store we bought it from and they told me to contact HP. I contacted HP, and I got the run around. I have since seen this printer in other stores, and I have asked the sales associates about the error message; they had no idea how to fix it. One store even had one on the shelf for customers to see with the error message. I would never recommend this to anyone, as there are much better printers out there for about the same price...and companies that have a better customer service. REALLY BAD PRINTER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
As for the hard drive itself, I'm quite impressed. It is very fast and behaves just like another hard drive.The difference between the Premium Edition and the Essential Edition is about $50 for which you get the WD Backup software. The Backup software needs some significant improvements to compare to other products like Acronis True Image, which just so happens to cost $50. While WDBackup provides scheduled backups, encrypted backups, incremental backups, and advanced backups (select exactly which files/folders to backup), the following deficiencies are not acceptable:1. Cannot view or edit an existing scheduled backup. You have to delete it and create a new one.2. Cannot backup networked drives.If I had to do it again, I would have bought the Essential Edition and purchased a much better backup software package.
The product came on tme but it didnt last long, after a couple weeks, its not working no more. Ashame that i invest and now i need tol get another one. I would buy from this seller again.
I have owned a Rio Volt for well over six months and I absolutely love this product. Firmware upgrades are regularly made available that improve performance of the unit and often add new features. The battery life is excellent. I use rechargeable NiMH's with it and typically get 12 to 14 hours of battery life which is excellent. It's performance is excellent, load times for disks the unit has played before is relatively short and I have never experienced skipping or not The player's support for the WMA file format in addition to MP3 is means I can squeeze over 300 songs on a single CD. Combine the random shuffle all directories setting with this units resume feature and I'm walking around with my own personal radio station.One of the best features of this unit is its remote. This allows me to bury the player itself deep in my backpack and run the unit entirely with the remote. I find this extremely useful however it leads me to my one complaint about this player...After six months of intensive, but careful, use the play button portion of the remote has stopped working for me. I email'ed SonicBlue customer service asking for a replacement. After SEVENTEEN (17) days they responded to my email telling me that it appeared my remote was defective (which I had told them in the first place) and would I please email them again with my info in order to obtain an RMA. They won't say how long this RMA process might take however for a mere twenty-eight dollar charge on my credit card they will be happy to FedEx my replacement part immediately. I simply dread how long I will have to wait for them to provide me with a RMA # and actually get my replacement part to me. Obviously, after the 17 day delay in providing me with their initial brain-dead answer, I am not expecting immediate satisfaction.
I have never had a printer that runs out of ink so quickly! The replacement cartridges are ridiculously expensive. Next time I buy a printer, I will make sure the ink replacement is affordable. Like some Lexmark printers that let you inject a pack of ink into the cartridge without having to replace the cartridge itself.
I got this Battery pack grip for my boyfriend for christmas and he absolutely loves it. Great product and great price.
THIS VENDOR IS TOTALLY BOGUS. THE COMPUTER ADVERTISED AND ORDERED WAS NOT THE ONE RECEIVED. I SENT SEVERAL EMAILS TO ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION AND WAS IGNORED ON THE KEY ITEM:received:Toshiba PORTEGE M200 PM-1.5G 1G 60GB (PPM20U-07UGR4)ordered:Toshiba PORTEGE M200 PM-1.7G 512MB 60GB (PPM21U-07UEV8)THE OTHER EQUIPMENT THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE INCLUDED WAS RECEIVED ONLY AFTER 2 OTHER EMAIL COMPLAINTS.I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW AMAZON IS SUPPORTING SUCH CROOKED VENDORS. PLUS, AMAZON DELETED ALL MY DOCUMENTING EMAILS FROM THE AMAZON SITE! YOU CAN BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR THAT I WILL NEVER BE ORDERING ANYTHING FROM AMAZON AGAIN!
Good price on product, howeverI felt shipping and handling was excessive
My understanding is that this company sometimes provides the memory that Apple uses and sells as Apple memory. The price is great, and after several months, I've had no problems at all.
Great little radio when it works. Problem is, the jack for the headphones does not make a solid connection with the port it plugs into. I have to constantly either rotate the jack or put pressure on it to regain the signal. Otherwise I get static or weak signal.Not sure whether to return it and hope for a better replacement or just chalk it up to another disappointing purchase. I would advise anyone thinking about buying this radio to check out others first even if they cost a bit more.
I went over many of the reviews posted here before placing an order for a Tungsten E and its accompanying hard case. Admittedly, because of the many negative and mixed reviews, I had my doubts on the quality of the case, but since I didn't like any of the alternatives, I went ahead and purchased it.I've been using my Palm on a daily base for a month now. During this period, I've dropped it around 5 times, once in a stream of water in a roadside. Not a scratch on the PDA, it looks exactly as it did on the day it arrived.Despite my best efforts, I am careless and forgetful (hence the need for a PDA), thus I find this case to be perfect for my needs.CLARIFICATION. Many of the mixed or negative reviews here are from people that haven't learned to use the case properly. As another reviewer pointed out, the hard case has a hinge that matches with a slot on the PDA, a perfect fit. The PDA doesn't flop or shake around at all. The cover is most definitely NOT made of plastic, but some type of aluminum. The inside is plastic, and has 2 slots for memory cards.Opening the case is extremely simple and takes 2 to 3 seconds: you hold the case in your palm, top cover facing outward, press the bottom lid in (there's a small triangle that indicates exactly where) with your thumb, the case then clicks open, you then use your free hand to open the lid (which rotates 360), swing the PDA and pull the stylus out and voil&agrave; ... brand new Tungsten E. I hardly ever use the power button to the unit on since I have 4 alternate power keys on the front.By the way, you do NOT need to pull the PDA out to charge or hot-sync it, I do it daily and haven't had to do this once. On the other hand, as one reviewer pointed out, you won't be able to listen to mp3s while the case is closed. Is this important? There are excellent mp3 players out there, with up to 30 GB storage, so I find buying expensive memory to play mp3s on your PDA ridiculous.For it's elegant appearance, slim fit, unequaled protection, and relatively cheap price (on Amazon) this case deserves 5 stars.
I find the CorsairCorsair 16GB Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive - CMFUSB2.0-16GBUSB 2.0 Flash Drive - CMFUSB2.0-16GB (Purchased 10/16/2008) very useful and light weight poratable backup. Wish it was a little faster. Also could be slimmer with bright colors and cover that doesn't fall so easily.KeyScan KS810 Color Document Scanner integrated in a PC Keyboard - Black
The calculator has all working keys and does exactly what i need it to for my finance class, but I was disappointed to find that when it arrived, the calculator did not come with a lid. Just makes me worry that I am going to break it while its in my backpack or something.
YES! I have an AUDIOPHASE portable CD player (manufactured stamp-Nov.2003) that was sent to me from my mom 7 years ago 2004.For 6 years, it worked just "perfect" in combination with my Home Pioneer Stereo system DC-Z73!BEFORE everything, the Forward & Reverse buttons did not function anymore after 6 years.SO, from that, I knew that it was soon doomed to quit. Many months later, the unit just would not work anymore=(???).I still gave it 5 Stars because it lasted longer, and was "better than my last CD player" (Panasonic) with my same Stereo system!
I give my highest recommendation to this device. I tried other remote extenders without much luck but this item works perfectly and even has a spare rechargeable battery so there is always one charged up. This item works with your original remote and there is no need for a separate transmitter as the transmitter is inserted into the battery compartment. The only issue is if you have several remotes. In that case you might want to pick up a second transmitter.
The radio is a good value but is not exceptional as far as reception in my office building. I am next to a window but the office lights may cause interference.
These headphones were comfortable enough but they only lasted four months. It was difficult to figure out who to write to at Sony and then I was only sent various links, the first of which quite insulted my intelligence by suggesting such actions as "plug the headphones into another piece of equipment to see if they work then." The second link that I was sent helped me find out how much an exchange product (ie, refurbished) would cost: $24! I had only paid $19.99 for them originally and I see here on this website they are even less.***********I decided to call customer service b/c they could only register the complaint through the mail. For any real resolution of the issue I was encouraged to call. I got the same answer as above.I was so disgusted that while I was on hold (for the umpteenth time), I picked up the headphones to complain to my roommate and saw that the cord had break in it. My best guess would be that my cat was playing with them and bit it in two. Well, now I realize that Sony is not at fault for my headphones not working. I told the customer service guy this and we hung up.I thought about deleting my review but I think people should know that they cannot expect anything from Sony's customer service if they have a problem with a product.
Bought this in Japan while on a trip through Asia. Unbelievable quality pictures! One of the best features is the ability to take pictures which are saved in two resolutions, high res plus a smaller format for emailing. The memory stick technology is very cool. It comes with a 4MB stick, but you can get up to 64MB -- I highly recommend getting a 32MB or 64MB, especially if you use the dual resolution mode. Downloading is a snap with USB connection to the camera, plugging into your pc's serial port, or my personal favorite, purchase the optional pcmcia card into which you can plug the memory stick -- similar to using USB. Takes terrific pictures, and the video mode is pretty cool, too. 5-10-15 seconds of mpeg video which you can output directly to tape, or download and edit.
I ordered these fro my 16 year old son for his birthday and he really loves them!! I have ordered him other skull candy headphones but these are the best according to him.
Works great with my Canon SD1000. Stores thousands of photos or over an hour of 30 fps video. Fast downloads to my Mac. Cost less than $17 shipped. Not much to complain about.
You get what you pay for...it works ok on some days but it does not charge my mp3 player as it states it would. And there is lots of static and problems finding a station to play it thru
I bought one of these for playing CDs. After a month or so of ordinary use, it stopped working. I had made the mistake of buying a second of these Jensen CD players right after purcasing the first one, to give to a friend, but I began using it myself to replace the first, now defunct CD player. In even less than a month it, too, stopped working. The CD plyer will not read the CD. I replaced the trashy Jensens with an equivalent Colby player nearly 4 moths ago and the Colby still works fine. Jensen is now on my "BEWARE" list.
I went through a lot of camcorders before settling on a Sony. I bought a Hitachi DVD camcorder 1st because it was under $400 and you get what you pay for, the picture was not very clear, it had no light for dark rooms and the zoom wasn't that great. I returned it and decided if I wanted a good picture I need to be willing to pay more so I bought a $600 canon DVD camcorder and again I just was not happen with the picture quality. We have a 52" TV and when I saw that the sony handycam shot in 16:9 --Which it the setting for wide screen tv which we have--I bought it and have been Very pleased with this camera.Best features are the zoom unbelievable how close I can zoom in on my son face when he is in the outfield at baseball. And the picture quality is just fabulous crystal clear even on our wide screen tv. And my most favorite feature is that it uses mini DVD I know other complain about only getting 30 min to a disc but I can take the disc out of my camera put it in my DVD player and watch it!! I don't have to hook up an cords, I don't have to make sure the camera has enough battier power to watch it on my TV, I just take the disc out of the camera and pop it right into my DVD player and watch it. I don't know about anyone else but I really don't care to watch hours and hours of my children playing 30 minutes is just about right.And the Sony was very easy to use right out of the box, didn't even look at the manual and I suggest using DVD+RW they are the only ones that you can take right of the camera and pop into your dvd player and have no problems. Trust me don't waste your time buying other camera to just have to take them back this is the one and for $600 worth every pennies
Very sturdy, great price. A bit disappointed that the head does not swivel from the standard horizontal shooting position to a vertical shoot position for a digital SLR. There is a clumsy work-around but would have been easier to just include that feature in the head. I get the impression this is more of a "Video" useage tripod because of the head. If the manufacturer means the "2 way fluid head" pans and tilts easily, I guess they're right. However, because of the head not being able to swivel to a vertical shoot, I'm not recommending this tripod to anyone who shoots stills.
TO BE FAIR - I can't comment on most of the book (because I couldn't bear to read anymore of it! It may end up being a great book in the end but I never made it there.This is the kind of book that you read the words and then can't remember what you just read. It does not hold your attention. In my opinion this book was slow and boring. I wouldn't waste your money.
I bought this for my wife to use with her 17" HP Notebook at home. She is very happy with it. It's a great riser stand for use at home or office, and would be good for any size notebook or laptop. I think it would be too bulky to carry in a laptop case.
Its 1G, its cheap, and it works in my RAZR V3xx. I haven't used the SD adapter yet, but if I ever get around to getting an SD card reader for my computer, I'll probably find it useful
I run two of these fans on the high setting in my Antec case. According to my MSI motherboard utility, the fans run at about 2000rpm. The system temperature stays at around 30C, which is quite good. Furthermore, I find that although I can hear the fans a little, they are far from bothersome. I highly recommend them!
I have had this hub for 2 months and it's performed like a champ since day one. It is compact and perfect for my needs - at a good price too. In my opinion, it's hard to go wrong with a Linksys product. I would highly recommend this item to anyone.
The D-Link ADSL2/2+ MODEM/Router worked right out of the box with no problem. Syncs with DSL, delivers UN and PW, and wireless router works fine with encrypted network. Couldn't have been easier.
Very well designed, stable, long battery life - what more can you ask for? This is my first switch from Windows to Mac, and it has been painless and delightful. I have had a couple compatibility issues with hardware, but most things are picked up flawlessly, including my D-link wireless router. One small complaint is the 40 Gb hard drive is a bit small, especially with the OS installed, but get an external drive or DVD burner and it's not a problem. Also, 512 MB of RAM are not enough, but upgrade to 1Gb, and you'll be set for most everyday tasks.If you're looking for something to word process, make presentations, surf the web, check email, watch DVDs, this is the perfect computer for you. Since it's so light and has a long battery life, I stick it in my backpack and bike to work every day, without the power adapter. The processing power is not suited for heavy duty computation, but it works perfectly as a dummy workstation so you can ssh to a server. The Unix base makes this especially easy.I love my computer, and I've gotten many compliments on its looks and size. It's made me an official Mac convert.
Awesome photo quality prints! Not the fastest printer for word processing, etc, but certainly fast enough. Multiple ink cartridges helps save $$ on ink. R800, along w/ Epson glossy photo paper = professionally developed-looking prints, that are waterproof as well !!! Can't go wrong w/ this printer. I use it for photo prints, as well as, a general all-purpose printer, which I have hooked up to a wireless print server in my home, for all to use. DVD/CD printing has also worked flawlessly since I got it (about 3 months ago) No problems. Just awesome!
Not a high end system of speakers but a nice price on some nice small speakers.
I was a little skeptical about buying this online as I'd found similar items at Target and wan't thrilled with the features. My desire for the high capacity overcame my reluctance to purchase sight unseen. I used two pockets per CD - one for the liner notes, one for the disk. It worked out perfectly and has saved a ton of space. I ordered two and need one more, I'll definately buy the third from Amazon soon. One caveat - the zipper is a little hard to begin unzipping. It's kinda buried in the binding edge when closed and doesn't have firm support to pull against to open. Minor detail as these are more for storage than use since we have our music ripped to itunes. Cheers
The Zalman NC-1000 is perfect in every way -- but is designed for laptops/notebooks up to 15.75 inches wide ONLY !!Zalman also has the NC-1500 and the NC-2000 models that are for the larger-size laptops/notebooks.Check with the Manufacturer (Zalman) for their recommendations for your size requirements before ordering.I purchased two NC-1000B coolers for my kids' DELL 1525s -- and they work perfectly to cool the laptops (even at the beach, on the hottest of days!).I noticed that many reviewers complain about insufficient cooling when the unit is used on a bed, blanket, or other non-flat, cloth surface. This is NOT the fault of the computer OR the Zalman NC coolers -- it's simply that the user's common sense has taken a vacation !!!In order to function as designed, ALL laptop/notebooks and cooler pads should be used ONLY on a smooth, flat surface -- or you risk serious damage to your cooler and/or your computer !!One reviewer suggested placing a piece of corrugated board or a piece of plywood under the cooler when it is to be used on a bed or on your lap -- which will work fine, BUT -- the smart bird uses his computer ONLY on a table, desk, or other solid, flat surface.For those who think that the Zalman NC-1000 is too expensive -- there is such a thing as "the economy of quality", which means that a long-lasting, well-made product's higher initial cost will be nullified by the extended service, better performance, and increased reliability of the quality product.The Zalman NC-1000 is a perfect example of "the economy of quality" , and I recommend the Zalman family of coolers for all your computer cooling needs.
This item is great! I bought it for my parents who have no desire to learn how to use a computer and get on the internet. They receive a handful of the newsletters available plus email from their friends list. It's really easy to use, but for non-technological people (as my parents are), you might need to teach and re-teach. My parents know how to replace the paper, but the ink seems to be too much of a task for them.The only reason I didn't give this item a 5 star rating is that it goes through ink like crazy! The printer only comes with one ink compartment, so it uses the color ink cartridge for both black and color printing--which makes the cartridge last only about a month. Of course, my mom wants a lot of the newsletters and that takes up most of the ink, so if you don't subscribe to their free newsletters then it would most definitely last much, much longer. (But the newsletters are great for days that they don't get regular email.)
I have had one of these for about two months, and am totally hooked on it. It has some readily apparent advantages (portability, ease of use, etc.), but some advantages that are not so apparent--it has focused my reading on some classics that I missed earlier in my reading life (as most e-texts are currently non-copyrighted materials; I finally got through Moby Dick) and it has helped to improve my computer skills (to get the absolute most out of it, you need to be able to do some somewhat sophisticated computer stuff). Probably its best feature for me is the portability factor--I can carry a wide variety of texts, articles, etc. on the rocket book in a single, easy to use package. Since I read both voraciously and omnivorously, this is a real plus. I also like the feature that allows different screen aspects (4 way print)--one setting is good for reading in bed, another for reading in a restaurant, etc. The one drawback is the comparitively small memory--if you want to maintain/save some of things that you have read, the 2MB memory quickly fills up. But I think that the value and utility of the product overall outweighs this quibble.
The mechanism is terribly unreliable. Their tech support people have helped me to get it going every time it's been broken, but getting through to tech support is slow, and then working on fixing the machine is slow. Once I had to send it back in (lots of time spent lugging the big beast to a shipping store, and shipping it was expensive, then it took several weeks to get it back). Another time they shipped me a new recorder unit, and I had to buy a special screwdriver to disassemble the unit and install it.Don't waste your time on this lemon. Use a professional duplicating service.
I have had all kinds, but this one is the best!!! It does not go off all the time like the other brands. Works great
its a VHS tape-theyre all the same.liked working with the seller, quick and cheap
I have used one of these cooling pads for 5 years,still works but fins on fans falling off,so I purchased another the same,it runs for hours,very quiet, would highly recommend this model product, J.R. Massachusetts
It's compact but not too small. I was looking at Canon SD500 and Sony W7, and chose the W7, as the SD500 was just too small in physical size and really needed to hold it with both hands to feel secure. W7 is easy to use and picture quality is great. It would have gotten 5 stars if it had shutter and aperture priority mode built in. 1Gb memory stick, 15 minute charger and extra batteries should be considered must have accessories with this camera.
The headphone works well and the sound quality is good, but the ears get warm if you listen for a long period of time.
My mom couldn't find the typewriter ribbon for her typewritter and when I found this she was so excied. The ribbon arrived quicker than I anticipated and was very well packed. It fit into the typewriter and works like a dream. Thank you so much.
These are amazing headphones. great bass, great sound, and they get realy loud. i wouldnt recommend them if u dont listen to a lot of rap and hip hop
I am getting a clear picture on my Mac using ivisit to communicate with a PC......so far, so good. My only complaint: the directions seem to be a little dated.....ivisit (old edition) is included on the CD software in the box, but the latest version, on ivisit.com website, for Mac 10.3.2, does not need this CD....just download from the website, and good to go. Also, you can just plug the camera into the firewire outlet on the Mac.....no fuss. In their directions they speak of a &quot;Plain Talk Adaptor&quot;.....since half the customers for this camera are Mac, I feel they should include this in the package (it is an additional $15 and this camera is an expensive camera!) I was told by Mac tech support that only really old Macs require this adaptor, so it may no longer be necessary. (i.e. their headset/microphone might work just by plugging it into the Audio-In jack, without this adaptor) Also, no drivers are necessary for newest Macs and latest website download. My advice: call their tech support (number on website for orange micro) and email ivisit tech support and check with Mac tech support. Better safe than sorry. They do need to keep the directions up-to-date. The camera is small, flexible, can go anywhere (can tape to surface to hold it), and I am pleased with it.
If you have an older computer that either has no wifi or the wifi card has failed, this works to get you on the air.I have rehabilitated an older IBM ThinkPad and use this card to get wifi. Works well even in low signal areas.
When I purchased my Sony TV I had analog cable and the picture was good, but now I have digital TV and the picture is excellent. I can hardly wait till I obtain HD TV chanels.
No Surprises - nicely packaged - no wrinkles - no ironing - just requires strong hands - I strongly recommend this to anyone that needs a decent quality screen at home.
No doubt that Amazon is my No 1 choice when it comes down to online shopping. They keep you informed of the status of your order all the time.You get emails at the different stages. You are on top of it.Prices are competitive and I never think twice when they have what I'm looking for. The Canon Rebel XT is the best camera I have ever had. If you are a newbie in photography go for it. You won't be dissaponited.Canon + Amazon = 1 . You can't miss on this one.
This product has never worked properly. it tends to overheat when in normal use so you can't leave it plugged in all the time, but if you plug it in when your computer is on the drivers will not recognize it properly until you restart. Slightly sad for a USB product. The only tech support solution I have recieved is to update my drivers, only I've done that about ten times and the thing still doesn't work. I recommend buying a ATI All-In-Wonder card instead of this tuner. ATI's product will be an upgrade to your graphics card in addition to providing PVR functionality, although it does require opening your PC's case. Still, it will save you from wasting money on a product that does not work.
This is a discontinued product but still has as the latest bells and wistles. Reason I bought is because I was looking for a solid business laptop with XP and not Vista. I am comfortable with XP and see too much conflicting feedback for me to feel comfortable with changing over yet. So its possible to find good deals on this laptop new for under $800 (I bought mine in Feb 08).There are a lot of excellent reviews out there so not much more to ad in that department - most complaints were regarding defective dvd drive and problems with bluetooth. So far so good there for me but time will tell. I am very happy with the general feel and build quality - unit is made in China so we will see how it stands up in a year or so. Only thing I do want to say is be aware that if you get the high resolution screen (wsxga) it has both + and - aspects to it. Graphics are beatiful and writing is a pleasure as the fonts are incredibly crisp but in many cases (especially browsing on the web) fonts are TINY and hard to see so make sure you check out a similar screen before buying to make sure you're comfortable with this. In general though, very happy with the laptop
Found this drive to be very quite, fast and very small for use in the field. The option of having it powered by the firewire or external power adapter greatly enhances the use. It's fast, efficient, works with photos very well.
After 12 years, my ever so dependable Canon Speedlite 550EX Flash, just quit working. I&#8217;ve used Canon products for many years and while I would normally have chosen the new 600 model, the price tag stopped me dead in the water. I would have purchased another 550EX, except they are no longer available. I have found that the buttons/controls on this 430EX II to be so similar, that it just feels the same. The only thing I miss not having would have been the extra shooting distance from 105 feet out to 200 feet on the 600 model.One very dramatic difference that I really love is the addition of a metal base plate that fits into the &#8220;hot shoe&#8221; on the top of the camera. Makes for much easier insertion of the flash.The packaging was good enough, that the shipper could have dropped it from the top of a 10 story building. While the outer box may have gotten a bit banged up...it is extremely unlikely this Flash unit would have ever noticed anything. I&#8217;ve never seen packing like this product had. It&#8217;s nice to know someone at Amazon knows how to pack...especially when it was shipped just before Christmas.
The description on this mount would be more accurate if it just stated that it was a car vent mount for the Garmon Nuvi Series. I was charged with buying a Nuvi 255W and a vent mount for a gift. I took a chance on this one as the model I bought was not listed in the description. Having never laid eyes on the items in the Nuvi package, I just couldn't figure out how the GPS was supported this "ball on a clip" but every mount for the Nuvi had this ball. I finally found a site with a picture of the cradle that comes with the Nuvi. The ah ha moment. The cradles that come with the Nuvi support this "ball". I now have both in my posession and have determined that this product will work with the Nuvi 255W. It will probably also work with any GPS in the Nuvi series.
Great screen protector for iPhone if you're just worried about protecting the screen part of your iPhone! Easy to apply onto iPhone screen!
The iPod Mini is SWEET! Regular iPods are small, but this thing is tiny! It is easy to use and holds plenty of songs for my needs. The sync option with iTunes is great! The new scroll wheel is a vast improvement on the older version. The Mini has also replaced the need to carry around CDs in my car.But forget all that, the Mini is just plain cool. It looks cool; it sounds cool; it even feels cool in your hand. I love technology and I would consider this my favorite purchase in the last year or two.Be the envy of all your friends and buy the iPod Mini. It is worth every penny.
I have tried many, many, maaaaany different brands and models of headphones to only be disappointed most of the time. However, these were a true gem. Not only have I had them for well over a year now, but they were affordable and sound and feel just like the day I bought them. They are plastic, and there isn't a bit of metal on them, but mine haven't broken after having dropped them numerous times.You may like this if:-You are tired of the same old, cheap 'live,' 'sea-shell' sound some people tend to prefer. (Don't know why...)-You are searching for affordable headphones that won't cost you a war pension to just listen to you music.-Are a casual listenerIf you are looking for very rugged headphones for more extensive use other than just casual listening then maybe not. If you are wanting complete sound isolation, there are other headphones made for that. Though, that hasn't shown to be much of a problem with mine, as moderate volume levels are good enough for my ears.
I bought this gps for my husband who is a truck driver. He goes all over the US and Canada. We need to upgrade the maps but, outside of that it has done the job it was made for. My husband has not got lost yet. He says that this is the easiest gps he has been around. It's easy to understand and the features it comes with are great. Thank You for shipping this out as early as you did. He really likes this product.
These earphones are undoubtedly the best earphones on the market for $10. The bass and treble is absolutely incredible, even compared to the $30 silicone earbuds that are supposed to improve bass. I have compared this to many other higher-valued earphones, and none can rival the sound from these earphones.These come with foam paddings, which eases the hard plastic push in your ear. I personally do not have a problem with the firmness of these earphones as long as I'm wearing the paddings. I actually prefer them over the silicone earbuds, since I have to stick those into my actual ear canal, uncomfortably expanding the hole of my ear. The paddings also give a bass boost, which contributes to the already magnificent quality of the sound.As for the winding case, it works fairly well. Just place the earphones in the slots, close the case, and wind it, the whole process taking about 6 seconds. Nothing extravagant. It is sturdy and lightweight, and easily fits in your pocket. The only criticism I would give is that the case doesn't really click-open or close, therefore it's easier for the case to accidentally open. But even so, the earphones will rarely tangle and fall out of the case.The line is also very flexible, yet tough and well-crafted. While the iPod earphone line will tear on the outer covering due to assembly by glue, these headphones are not sloppily pasted together, and the line covering is made of a higher-quality material: A flexible and elastic rubber, while the iPod's is flexible but will stay in that form once bent.A very good product overall. High quality yet incredulously inexpensive, light, and long-lasting. Easily beats the iPod earphones in every aspect.
This hub installed seamlessly and works great. I have 6 USB devices plugged in including a mouse, a camera, a digital microscope, and a whiteboard hub and everything works great. I couldn't be happier.
This camera includes a lot of cool features to keep kids interested. It is also durable and easy to use. Most kids who are interested in taking pictures and videos should love it.
I have had the Tokina 12-24mm for 3 years and it is an amazing lens. Incredibly well built, sharp and great contrast. All my other lenses are Canon L -- and this one keeps right up with them. The ability to go super-wide (past 17mm) is a lot of fun -- -enables a lot of creative shots and adds a great sense of depth to landscapes.I have compared the Tokina directly to the Sigma 12-24 and Canon 10-20mm lenses. I thought the Sigma was nearly as good in picture quality, but not nearly as well built as the Tokina. The Sigma may have even been a touch sharper, but the color saturation and slight warmth of the Tokina create strikingly beautiful images with very little retouching. The Tokina lens is nearly all metal with great grippy dials -- the Canon and Sigma are mostly constructed of plastic. I also liked that the Tokina is a fixed f4 in aperture - enabling more flexibility in exposure. The Sigma is only f4 at 12mm, and then you lose a stop to f5.6 if you zoom in at all -- requiring more light for the same exposure.The extra 2mm of vantage that the Canon 10-20mm provides (over the 12-24mm Sigma and Tokina) is attractive, but I thought the barrel distortion ("fisheye" effect) was pretty pronounced between 10-12 mm. It's not too tough to fix the distortion in photoshop -- but considering the significant extra expense for the Canon and the great images I got out of the Tokina I decided to stick with the Tokina tank. Only downside of Tokina is that the autofocus is slow -- but I rarely am trying to catch anything in motion with a super-wide angle lens anyway.Anyway -- even from a Canon L devotee, I say this lens is a 6 out of 5. Especially when you take the price into consideration -- worth every penny.Some samples are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stoneman
I bought this, my first digital camera, to document the building of my new house. It worked reasonably well at first, but when winter closed in and the builders were still hard at work, my camera wasn't. Every time I turned it on it immediately turned off again. For a while after that it still worked okay indoors, but eventually I had the problem regardless of the temperature. Occasionally if I kept turning it on I won the battle and it would stay on and take a reasonably good picture, but the next time I wanted to use it I would have to go through the same hassle. I have seen good reviews of other Kodak products, but I won't buy another. I've just replaced the camera with a Nikon S700 and the difference, both in quality of the pictures and in ease of use (make that possibility of use) is incredible.
Super picture, very bright and lifelike, stunnung best describes it. Easy to set up right out of the box. Delivery was fantastic----only 4 days! Very courtious delivery people.
My USB2.0 port on my IBM T40 became USB1.1. For a long time I did not know why and I had done a lot of homework try to figure that out.The internal sound card wend bad too lately so I had to have the motherboard replaced. Everything was OK, one stone, two birds. I was happy.I reinstalled everything and this camera and here it goes. Not only my new USB2.0 became 1.1 again, the camera was not recognized any more when I first plug it in.Now I am certain this camera is the culprit.check the user forum on creative.com before you decide to buy. I am sure not everyone has bad luck just to let you know that some have.good luck.
We bought this for our 6 yr. old granddaughter. It is wonderful for keeping her new digital camera safe. Received item quickly & in great shape.
I got the memory within a week which was good since my old computer now showed its age, but upon installing the Simple tech memory it has revived my old computer. The computer now performs like a computer should, i dont have to wait while programs open, I think I am going to buy another strip, I was very impressed.
I have a ridiculous number of things to plug in at my computer desk and my home theater, and both locations have a bunch of big and space wasting AC adapters. I was using those cheap white extension cords that have three outlets on the end for most of the since they took up so much space on the normal power strips. After some research through the power strips and surge suppressors (and even some UPSs), I bought one of these Trip Lites, and I was so happy with how everything fit so well and how I was able to consolidate my plugs and lose a few of the white extensions, I bought three more, and they have totally revamped my wiring into a very compact, organized, and manageable cluster. I plan on buying a couple more in case they stop making them, although I doubt the ones I have will have any problems.I'm not recommending this for it's surge protection, because that's not the reason I bought it, and frankly, I've never really have a problem with surges, but if you have AC adapters hogging wall space, this is a great (and low cost compared to a few other similar ones) solution.
I have used this product for almost a year and love it. You can download the books you buy or html files from the Internet. It's a wonderful way to surf the Web. Just download the html files you're interested in to your PC and run them through the eBook program on the PC and download to the eBook. An extra advantage is that you can read this in bed without the light on, thus not disturbing your wife (or husband)! I highly recommend it. Joel
I upgraded from sr60s, and I'm very glad I did. Also, they run great off of ipods, etc, though they really shine when plugged into a proper amp.
This is a very simple device. Just plug it in, connect the ethernet cables and you are in business. No software, no problem
I gave this as a gift to my partner so that she could listen to music in her office. Recently they had a party at work, in a very large room, and she used this to play music during the event. The sound quality was amazing. She highly recommends this to anyone who wants a sturdy ipod player that does double duty in small or large rooms. Great value!
Forget about the Sony ($300) and the Toshiba ($205). And especially forget about the Samsung 841 ($189). I owned the latter and could not be more disappointed with the image. The Denon 1910 ($249) is gives you the best image you will see on your TV. It upscales the movies to 1080i so beautifully that it's as if you were seeing it all over again. I rarely write reviews, but it's worth every cent.Some older TVs with DVI may not be HDCP compliant. Before you buy this product, make sure your TV is compliant because otherwise it will not work at all.Also, make sure you buy a DVI cable because the box will not bring one.
I purchased these last month and am very impressed. They look great and the sound quality is excellentand would highly recommend them.
I have had these for about a months and I am very pleased the quality of the speakers and sound. I have never heard of the company, but I would defiantly buy from them again after buying the speakers. Overall, pleased and happy.
This is a fantastic grip BUY THE NIKON BRAND,i had a imitation one that "used the Nikon molds" and lets just say not at all felt cheap and bulky the Nikon one although big feels sturdy and sleek on the camera. I highly recommend this grip
I'm very happy with this wireless speaker set. It offers much more stable tuning than the Recoton set I owned 7 years ago. It's especially rewarding when the price I paid for this Advent set was clearance price at 50% off.Regardless of the price, I plan to buy at least one more set for the other bathroom and also sunroom. It's over all quite musical, to my pleasant surprise, even though I wish for a bit more upper midrange and higher frequencies.Signal strength/range is rather good, perfectly adequate for my 1600-sq-ft. home. Those customers who give a 1 or 2 ranking for this model probably didn't read the manual carefully. One important step is to avoid overloading the transmitter with loud audio source. That would make the speaker sound as if damaged or having a bad transmission. Input should be only loud enough to make the red light blink intermittenly. It's important to adjust the level of input volume especially when connecting to a CD player, which usually generates rather strong output.
This CD~DVD burner was exactly what I wanted. The instructions were simple and easy to understand. I did not have any problems getting it set up and ready to use. Nice backup for all my files.
The only reason it got the 2 is because the hazard switch was able to fit into it. I received the Scosche Aa1568B Pocket/Double Iso Installation Kit For 2002 and Up Acura Rss and it would not fit an aftermarket radio. The hole for the aftermarket head unit was almost an inch too small on each side. Then to my added frustration there was no way that the din/pocket compartment in the lower was able to be attached. It was as if they expected you to somehow get the unit in after trimming and then just sort of stick the pocket in there. I was not happy and didn't want to deal with it any more or take the chance of trimming incorrectly and mess up. I also hated how the pocket wouldn't attach to anything. I like the clean look, not the custom, back woods, modified version. Needless to say I sent the item back and ended up going with the Metra. Way better hands down.
Kensington outdid themselves! This product is second to none. The only drawback is the minor radio interference that can be heard when softer music is playing. It's not the transmitter's fault. If you live in an area saturated with FM radio frequencies, it will be challenging to find an open freq. Once you do, you won't be disappointed! It's time to purchase a Kensington FM transmitter for your iPod and stop cluttering your car with CD's!!! The question that remains...Why is Kensington discontinuing Model 33199? IF IT'S NOT BROKEN, DON'T FIX IT!!!
I really enjoy using this type. It has much better plastic cover than most other albums I dealt with. So one can see colors under it.
NOT RECOMMENDED - The monitor itself seems to be good, however one the receivers quit working after about 4 days. I returned the defective system and exchanged it for the same model and the new one had the exact same problem as the original one I returned. After experiencing the problems I have had with the replacement, I will be returning this one and go back to a Fisher Price monitor that will hopefully work better.
I first ordered the traditional "black" privacy filter, thinking it must work well and not wanting a shiny gold screen on my work laptop. Unfortunately the black version just simply did not work, you could still see everything on the screen from side angles (even when viewing the screen at a 90 degree angle). So I returned it, and tried the gold screen since I had read on these reviews that it was newer and worked better.I can tell you that the gold version does work much better overall. It's not perfect, but it does seem to be about 50% more effective than the traditional filter. It's much shinier than the traditional, but beggars can't be choosers. Also if the gold side annoys you you can flip it - the other side just looks black (like the traditional filter) and seems to filter at the same level of efficacy. The only advantage I can think of for using the shiny gold side is that it is so reflective that it may use its gold reflections to add a layer of visual obscurity to the screen view from a side angle.Save yourself the hassle of returns and buy the gold from the get-go.
I HAD TO BURN MY WEDDING VIDEO DVD AND PURCHASED THESE Verbatim 95101 4.7 GB up to 16x Branded Recordable Disc AZO DVD-R 5..., THEY QUALITY IS GOOD, SO NO COMPLAINS HERE.
I remember picking this pair out in a store while asking the guys who worked there to bring me a better pair until I reached a point where I just couldn't hear a difference between this and the more higher end stuff.I've had these for a couple of years now, but due to the cord breaking and my local retailer going bankrupt I had to stop using them for a while, as I was unable to find a replacement cord.Coming back to them today is such an incredible difference. My substitute has been a pair of SteelSeries Siberia V2, which, in retrospect, are just absolutely laughable compared to the HD590's in every aspect apart from comfort during long gaming sessions, and even then we're only talking about the comfort on the top of the head.The cushioning on the 590 is fantastic and works for extended listening sessions, cupping the ears nicely. You might want to raise the volume a bit though because they won't cancel all background noise out.So my only complaint is that the custom cord (2.5mm male to 3mm male jack) tends to become faulty at the 2.5mm end, which is connected to the headphones. I'm on my third cord currently.You should also be aware that the replacement parts are a bit on the pricey side, and you might have to import them depending on where you live, especially if there aren't any retailers close to you...The customer service is great though, and they pointed me in the right direction so you shouldn't have any issues with them.I had forgotten music could sound this good. All in all, the HD590 is a solid pair of headphones which will (provided you treat them right) last you for years and years to come.
This mp3 player just rox, If You don't have an mp3 player just go out and get one of these You will never be sorry.It's one of the best products i have bought in the last couple years.
I bought this lens to get super telephoto capability on my Nikon D5100. I did not have high expectations given the price, but wanted the occasional ability to grab shots from a distance. As I already knew, this lens requires full manual control (including manual focus), which meant it would only be useful for landscape photography (which is my favorite variety).I took dozens of test shots from handheld, to tripod mount, indoor close-ups, to outdoor sunny and overcast day landscapes. Although the image looked clear in the camera view finder, I was never able to get a well focused shot when viewed later on the computer.I had also purchased the Sigma 70mm-300mm lens and tested it at the same time. It is a full-auto lens on the D5100, and it was able to get good shots in the same conditions. Better quality "super zoom" photos were achieved by shooting with the 300mm Sigma lens, and cropping the photo to a 500mm equivalent perspective.I returned the lens to Amazon within the 30-day period and they refunded my payment. Amazon was good, lens was not.
Stopped working within 2 months. Would not work with any devices (computer, ipod, radio). Not able to return, so I am out the money. I wish I hadn't gotten them. DON'T BUY!!
I know I could be an odd fluke - but I brought two of these and returned both of them due to defective RAM modules. When I contacted Sony support they were not helpful at all. I would hesitate to recommend Sony's product to anyone else.
I ordered this and have been pleasantly surprised. It is a lifesaver. My old computer died and so I had to purchase another CPU and when it was time to set it up, this hard drive was a saving grace. I got all my files, etc. transferred to the new computer in a flash.I would have been a complete disaster if I had not had this device. I had and have it programmed to back up my data once a month on the first.I completely wholeheartedly recommend this hard drive. Worth every penny I spent.
There is nothing special about this preamp, but thus far for me, it's done what it was meant to do. You'll need to provide your own extra RCA cable to hook up to your receiver/speaker system, as well as either a 9V battery or AC adapter, but for the low price I paid for this, I didn't see much reason to complain. As far as the quality of the sound goes, you won't do much better unless you're an audiophile with at least $200 to spend on this (and only the former descriptor applies to me). Listening to my records with a full-range stereo system on a high quality turntable and this preamp in between is quite the improvement over the $99 Crosley record/CD/cassette/radio combo I got at Target some years ago, anyway. In fact, if you're not planning on spending at least $200 on a phono preamp, I highly recommend getting this one.
This product does not work when connected to an Intel Mac running 10.5 (Leopard). Keyspan has been acquired by Tripp Lite and after several frustrating adventures with their tech support, it appears that there is no plan for further development activity. This would seem to be a dead product, at least with respect to the Mac.
I purchased this Philips product on Amazon.com for $44.99. When it arrived to my house, it didn't work! I called technical support at Philips. They told me to send it back to them (I paid the postage) for a replacement. They sent a different product to me -- not the one I purchased. Now, they've told me I &quot;might&quot; be able to return it, (pay the postage myself, again) AND pay a &quot;re-stock&quot; fee. You've GOT to be kidding me. If I ran my business this way, I'd be broke. Whatever happened to delivering the product that a customer purchased -- the first -- or even, the SECOND time. I will definitely think twice before purchasing a product again from amazon.com, which is too bad, because it's incredibly convenient -- or at least it should be. After 2 trips to the post office and an additional $14 in shipping fees -- it's not worth it. Got to Target and buy it on your own! At least they let you return a product that doesn't work!!!
I have a 7in. Asus Laptop and I thought the D-Link CardBus Adapter, 32 bit would work with this laptop. Either I don't know how to connect it or it doesn't work with my computer.
I ordered the Vibe based mostly on it's value versus price. It was under $20 and has 128MB of memory space, which is nice because I can get about 2 to 2 1/2 hours of music on there which is perfect for long distance driving - what I primarily wanted it for. It was a little confusing at first, as the digital read out screene is on a portion of the player the slides upwards to reveal the buttons, and I didn't realize this, and also the whole battery portion removes from the digital portion revealing the USB port to hook it into the computer. Finding out how to properly pull it apart was the hard part, everything else was easy. My computer immediately recognized it without even using the software start up disk and I was able to use my Windows Media Player to sync it up in under 15minutes. All in all I am very satisfied with this product, especially given it's price.
Decent drive, plug and play in Windows 2000 with no additional drivers needed. It does what is intended (read DVDs and burn CDs), but it isn't particularly speedy, and the software is adequate. Basically a low cost bare-bones solution that is somewhat better than entry level.
Bought this kit for install into a Neon. 300/2 JL amp, 8w7sub. It did not seem to provide enough power. Wire seemed small for 8ga, though I didn't measure it. The RCA cables broke when installing. They are of the lowest quality. What started as a good deal ended up being getting what you paid for. I ended up using a high quality (they cost more than this kit) set of RCA cable to complete this install, effectively doubling my cost. bummer.
There are two versions of the iTrip Auto. The second version fully supports the iPod Touch 2nd Generation (according to the GriffinTechnology website), while the first version partly works with a 2G: it does the FM part, but cannot charge the iPod. Of course, we have a 2G.That said, the FM transmitter works very well in our Camry, possibly because it's less than a foot below the car's radio. The sound quality is very good, and the iTrip is easy to setup and use. I've had other FM transmitters in the past, and they didn't hold a candle to this one in terms of ease-of-use or sound quality.One way to tell which version of the iTrip is being offered may be the price: it retails for about $60, but the one I bought was only $9.88. Perhaps the ones selling for $40 are the version 2 models.The vendor who sold this one turns out to be located only about 60 miles from here, which may explain why it arrived the day after I placed the order... USPS in my mailbox on a Saturday. Pretty amazing service.The 3-star rating reflects the ambiguity about the two versions of the iTrip Auto and the fact that it won't recharge a Touch 2G. If it'll charge your iPod, I'd give it 5 stars, hands-down.
I recieved the package earlier than I had expected and I am very pleased with the sound quality. Thanks man.
I love my new ipod. my first ipod was the mini [first generation] and it stopped working within a year. there was nothing i could do about it, so i was pretty disappointed. i debated about whether to purchase this new ipod, [sixth generation] but decided to give it a shot. I've had it for a month now, and i love it! There's so much to do on there, that you won't be bored. I'm very satisfied with this product.
This is the third of this model that I've owned over the years. As a black/white printer, it's a great work horse. Very dependable, does a great job, can always be counted on to finish the task at hand.
With any "via mail" purchase of an item that is partially made of glass there is a chance of it arriving broken. However, when my first one did,it was an opportunity to see how well Amazon/Target/UPS were on customer service. It all went very smoothly and my second one arrived in good condition and very quickly (withing a day or two of reporting the first came damaged). UPS picked up the broken one I was returning from my front door with no problems and no charge. Amazon did all the arranging of that so I didn't have to bother with it.As for the lamp itself, I am very pleased with the glass is opaque which hides the bulb inside from all angles except the top and my only wish is that there was some type of cover for the top so that I wouldn't have to worry about dust settling inside it around the bulb/socket.I love the 3 brightness settings and the touch on and off and brightness level base is So nice and easy to use especially in the dark.It was slightly larger than I imagined standing 10" tall and approximately 5-5 1/2" across the dia of the top with the base another 1/2 to 1" larger than that. Style wise it is a good mix of classy and simple at the same time.I bought mine for a bedside lamp and I'm loving it... Especially for the price, it is a wonderful purchase. Thinking of buying another.
I bought this TV for the bedroom in an RV primarily because of the 23" size, but Amazon also has a great price on this TV. It is mounted inside a cabinet on a swing arm mount so I can pull it out to swivel. This TV has a great picture and lots of connections and includes a headphone jack which I use a lot. I have it connected to DirecTV and don't have HD yet, but the regular picture looks great on this set. All the adjustments take some time to learn, but when you get it tweaked just right, you'll love the picture. I don't care for the stretched picture when watching 4:3 format, but choose the black bars on the side. I really like Zoom1 for letterbox as it only cuts off a small portion of the top and bottom.The only thing I don't like is the controls on the black frame. They are touch controls, not buttons, and are black like the frame and really need to be a contrasting color instead of just a raised symbol in the plastic. Since I have this mounted on a swing arm and need to grab the sides of the TV to position it, I have to be careful to grab it at the top and not the bottom to avoid changing channel and/or settings. This is a small inconvenience for an over-all great TV.
This SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB Video MP3 Player is packed with features at a price that is far below what you would expect to pay for this level of features and quality. First the screen is the perfect size for portability, it is neither too big to be portable nor too small to make it hard to view. You can download and watch full length movies as well as most other videos and photos. Of course you can download a tremendous number of songs but, for those times when you don't want to bother with downloading new songs or simply want to listen to something different, you can also listen to the built in FM Radio with presets. This unit can also be used as a voice recorder great for meetings or classes. This unit feels substantial in your hands and features very easy to use controls. This is a feature packed powerhouse at a budget friendly price. If you are looking for the features of an iPod video but don't want to pay the high price then this is the player for you! I would not hesitate for one moment to recommend this fantastic item to everyone. The only one small downside is that in order to charge the battery you need to plug it into your computer. This is easily corrected however with the optional AC adapter and car adapter for those times your away from a wall outlet but still need charging.
I really haven't seen working other FM transmitters like ITrip, but my Airplay is alright. Watching other reviews for this Airplay and for the Itrip, I see how several people say it doesn't work while others say it works perfectly. The problem with this Airplay is that some "tricks" are necessary to make it work. If it doesn't work properly, try turning off your Ipod, turning off the radio or switching the fm channel in the AirPlay. As soon as you learn how to solve little inconvenientes, it's ok. I only use my ipod with this, I haven't use the original earphones for the first time ever.In my car I always keep it in 88.1, but when I travel and I am in a house I have to use it in other station, but I just have to search in the radio which station doesn't receive any signal, and I swith the Airplay quickly.For me is just fine, if you don't need a huge range but few meters (2 or 3 meters) it's Ok. It's ten time better than buying those expensive speakers, just put your ipod close to your home stereo!Pros: Easy to use, possibility of switching station, quite small, good tranmission inside the car, works in absolutely any fm radio (even if it doesn't have a digital station seeker)Cons: It seems that it reduces the life of the battery, it's a little tricky,
Bought this and used it maybe half a dozen times lightly but now the tops section can't be tighten anymore. What can I say, it is light weight, but also very light duty and is not durable at all. For a serious photographer, it is a waste of money. no matter how cheap it is.
The web interface is awkward. It took me several hours to set up the remote, and not all of the componenets I have are supported. It is possible to &quot;train&quot; the new remote to learn the commands of an unsupported remote; however, I was not able to do so successfully.
I really am enjoying this walkman. It is great quality and looks nice too. I gave it only 4 stars because there was an armband promised with it and there isn't one. The hand grip, lap counter, and sound is great. I am getting one for my mom. I definitely recommend it.
Got these speakers as a satellite pair of speakers in the kitchen for internet radio from the living room. Sound is as expected from JBL, quite rich for a small speaker design. Range is much better than some other reports made be think it was. Distance from the living room counter top is 16 meters or 53 feet plus an armed concrete wall at about 3/4 of the distance. This works without interference. However, when I put the transmitter underneath the living room countertop (which has aluminum doors), interference starts. Looks like this is the end of the workable distance.
Despite the low spec of the Mavica, it remains unbeaten for ease of use and convenience. I have introduced the camera to many people with no computer knowledge who previously shyed away from cables, wires etc.Images are ideally suited for webwork and e mailing where file size is critical.
THIS IS THE GPS SYSTEM TO HAVE. VERY SIMPLE TO USE. VERY ACCURATE ANDCOMPLETELY PRE-PROGRAMED. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR AN ALL AROUND USE GPS.
What can you say? It does what it's supposed to do and now we can listen to cd's and mp3's on our car cassette player without replacing the whole radio - a good thing!
Ordered my percolator at 8:30pm got it delivered to my office the very next day at 10:30am! How does Amazon do that? It makes just the cup of coffee I have been searching for. Rich, Hot and full of body! I have used Keurig...it broke after 3 months,used Cuisinart the coffee is too weak. this Presto electric makes a great cup of coffee!
When I told some friends that this works by interpreting the pattern of current draw from the battery of the IR signal being produced by a remote, translating this to an RF signal, receiving this RF signal in the base station antenna and converting it back to an IR signal, I got 2 jaw dropping looks. This little UFO works like a charm. I use it outside on the deck to control a Comcast DVR inside the house so we can watch HDTV outside over a 50 foot HDMI cable. It just works. Amazing.
I've been using Microsoft natural keyboards for 15 years and can't type with anything else. This wireless keyboard is smooth but the space bar is a little too loose and I think in another review I read the same thing. The mouse is like driving a Mercedes it will take a little to get use to but I have no doubt that when I do get use to it I will love it. I do think that they need to tighten up the space bar and when they do I'll buy another one. So I'm going to rate this at 4.75 stars, I really do love it.
Well, not much more I can say about the new Eton E1 (that hasn't already been said by my radio club friend Ray B) other than I am a Grundig (GERMANY) Satellit "nut" and I have been waiting for the Satellit 900 to come out for (10) YEARS and in a nutshell....IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! Max Grundig would be PROUD!!! This is a GREAT radio. I'm not "into" XM...I like SHORTWAVE radio and the Eton E1 *DELIVERS" when it comes to SW!!! (AM, FM and XM aren't too bad either!!!) Best "lap size" portable SW radio to be introduced (to me) since the Grundig Satellit 700. Worth every penny and the (10) year wait!!!
I don't do gaming or anything especially demanding. This mouse is convenient and very easy to use.
Great quality. Fully functional hinges. Seals well. Good purchase. If you've been thinking of buying one, don't wait - get it!
I work as an author and seminar/training class instructor. Due to this I travel a lot and am frequently asked to review hardware. I have tested Maxtor, Seagate and these SmartDisk FireLite models. In my opinion, the FireLite is the best external hard drive for those who travel because of its small size and light weight.The drive does not have the shock resistance of the larger cases and this should be kept in mind. You'll want to be careful with it as evidenced by another review elsewhere related to these devices.My biggest suggestion: Don't consider any USB drive a permanent backup solution for your data. They are just hard drives. If you have any data that is important to you, it should always be in two, or more, places at the same time. This is true with any storage medium.Tom Carpenter, Senior Consultant - SYSEDCO
Simple. This unit plays everything, everywhere, no problems! This is the 3rd brand Ive tried and is the cats meow. My 2 year old grandson can't hurt it. Works in the truck 4wheeling. Plays on the boat in 6 footers. Took it to elk camp, got a lot of flack on day 1, day 3 the party was in my tent, watching wyoming cowboy football highlights. Plays DVD, crap the kid burns, everything.A+
Mounted 70 inch flat screen TV on the wall with an optical cable 9 feet long . Guest' what?Not wanting to go back inside the wall to replaced the optical cable, I use the Optical Extension Coupler
These radios worked as advertised. Very clear. A great way to keep in touch with your kids.
I will never buy a TV without HDMI hook ups again. It's so easy to plug just one cord in. Plus it looks a lot neater with the single cable.
This product does what it's supposed to do and is easy to use. I haven't compared it to any other Bluetooth dongles, but can say I have no complaints about this one.
Before I give my review, why are people paying $80.00 for this product insead of getting the just as great SlimX iMP 350. There is actually no difference, except for the remote. On the 350, it uses 75 degree rotating dials on the top and bottom for navigation. It's no hassle to change music. On the 400, it uses a d-pad and center enter button. Both have there pros and cons, but each in it is equal. Now for my review. SlimX makes excellent products (minus any CD player less than the 350). This one is no exception. It has excellent sound quality, excellent battery life (around 12 hours on a charge), and has great skip protection. Also, how can you go wrong with being able to carry 6 hours of 128kbps music with you? If you want to spend a little more, go with a Nomad Zen (excellent bang for the buck). Other wise, if CD's are your thang, go with the SlimX 350 or 400.
After a month of research and reading a lot of customer reviews, I narrowed my choices to Nikon Coolpix 3100, Fujifilm A210, Canon A70, and the Kodak DX6340. I ruled out the fujifilm A210 because of it's limited features, and the fact that it requires Fuji xD memory cards...xD cards are expensive, and are not as common as compact flash or secure digital cards! The Nikon 3100 had plenty of features, however it was too small for my hands and lightweight. I felt I hard to curl my fingers to avoid covering the lens hence I could not get a comfortable grip on the camera. The Nikon is made of 100% plastic and I wasn't about to spend $245 on a toy-like camera!The choice was tough between this kodak camera and the Canon A70, but I finally decided on the kodak. Both cameras have similar features, both take and process shots at similar speed. The Canon has an AF assist lamp, the Kodak has a similar low-light AF mechanism. Unlike the canon A70, the kodak DX6340 does not include a memory card, however, it's 16MB internal memory allows you to practice and familiarize yourself with the camera right out of the box. Both cameras have a solid, heavy feel to them and are made of metal and plastic.In comparing pictures taken with both the canon A70 and the kodak DX6340, the kodak produced sharper images, and the color in the kodak prints was right-on! Indoor shots with the kodak are great! The sport mode on the kodak Dx6340 does a good job in capturing objects in motion without any blurriness. The kodak also has an image orientation sensor that's really cool! The Easy Share software that comes with the DX6340 is easy to use, and the pictures transfer quickly with no problems to the computer. By default, the software runs automatically when starting windows which can slow down start up, but you can turn this feature off through Windows.I would recommend a larger capacity memory card, and rechargable batteries with this camera.Some things to keep in mind when shopping for a digital camera:1.) Size matters! Those small, lightweight, mint box cameras are nice, but if you have shaky hands be prepared for blurry images!2.) If you plan on printing pictures at home, make sure your printer supports a higher resolution...you can spend $1,000 on a camera, but it won't do you much good if you'll be printing low res images.3.) Don't fall into the 'Mega Pixel Trap.' I have enlarged my pictures up to 11&quot; x 14&quot; and still get high quality print outs with this camera!You can't go wrong with the kodak DX6340! Easy to use, great pictures both indoors and outdoors, and user-friendly software.
This thing works great, if you can set it up. I know a little about wireless networking, but this thing was a head scratcher for me and the directions weren't any help. I spent 30 minutes with Linksys and they got me all set up. Now I get 3-4 bars at the very edge of my property where I barely got 0-1 bars before. Hoo ya! The only issue I have is they recommend WEP security (very insecure) vs. the much more secure WPA. I'll live with it.
Does the job. But these things ALL are made for SMALL WAISTED PEOPLE. I am NOT Fat My waist is about 36" size and I am six feet tall pretty normal. But this holder BAREFULY fits my waist. As it DOES fit, albeit barely, I will give it a four star rating. But they should make these easily fit people up to 38" AT LEAST.
I would have to say that I really agree with the previous comment. I don't think you should get this if you want to pair it with a phone. I have a Siemens SX66 and a regular Nokia as well, sometimes it is paired and sometimes it is not and there is no explanation for it. If you would like to get rid of the wired headset for your ipod or walkman then you may consider buying this but then you can get wireless headphones for less. I can't get the phone part of it to work well and they did not design it so that it will work with one device via Bluetooth. That was a big bummer for me, because the sales info in it was very lacking and so what they don't really explain is that they expect you to plug the audio box bit into your device and use that for the audio. That is not what I wanted given that my pocket pc and phone can both play mp3, I was hoping to pair with it once and have both audio and telephone work, thus reducing me to one device that does phone, music, emails, and the lot. I think this was an okay first step device, but if you can, wait for the industry to do a bit better. Oh and watch out for the audio output plug bit, it does not fit your phone audio out.
Just I need! I like lightscribe in colors. It's just what I was wanting, I love the varied colors of cds. Apologize for my bad English
It works fine. Let's hope it lasts. The off-brand i bought for my camera before ended up swelling and i had to peel it out of my camera. I think i may have left it on the charger too long. Live and learn.
I love the fit of these clips. They're comfy and I hardly know they're there (I've nearly pulled my computer off the desk a couple of times because I forgot I was pugged in). But having recently bought a different Sony model, I've noticed the bass sorely lacking. It really is dreadfully empty once you've done a comparison. Having said that, I used them for over two years without realizing (though I compensated with an equalizer, which sounded buzzy at times).The slightly more expensive model Sony MDR-J20 h.ear have far superior sound, however the wire insulation fell apart after a few months of mobile use and the fit of the clips is much less secure and comfortable, so I wouldn't recommend those either. What I'd like is a pair of the good driver units in the better clip housing for about the same price. For now, I've pulled out my old apple earbuds as i can't stand the poor sound of the nice fitting clips, and haven't seen a pair of highly recommended earbuds that aren't more expensive that my Shuffle.
I loved the look of this lamp. I bought it for my office and it looked great for about 5 minutes. Then, it just started turning itself on and off. It would go from dim, to bright, to brighter, to off, then repeat this sequence - without me touching it. I tried different bulbs and different outlets. From reading other reviews, it looks like others have experienced the same thing. To bad, because it lights up a corner very nicely.
I shopped eight weeks for a unit. Looked at the so called no-name units but was not sold on them. Really wanted to buy a Sony portable DVD but the price was too expensive. The Panasonic seemed to fit the bill. Nice features such as the six-hour play time. (This is a little deceiving because you have to turn the brightness and color down real low to get the full six hours.) But on a plane you probably can watch two full movies with this playing time. Other nice feature, such as the screen's ability to swivel is a plus. The picture quality is acceptable, audio quality through the tiny speakers is so-so. To remedy the audio problem, I hooked up an external set of Sony speakers (that can run on battery or AC) and the sound is teriffic! The Sony speakers only cost 20 bucks for the pair. You can buy them anywhere. I'm hoping that panasonic will sell additional battery packs (for this particular unit) in the future so I can double the playing time. In conclusion, shopping for a DVD player was time consuming and confusing. You probably won't find the perfect unit unless you buy a expensive lap top, so just go out and buy the Panasonic LS 90. It does the job for me!
Both Lappy and Lappy Junior (laptops #1 and #2) would angrily (and hastily) spit out all other CDs with great disdain and disgust, even refusing to acknowledge their presence. Ugly, you-don't-even-exist statements would then flash across Lappy's monitor after I inserted other CDs into Lappy's CD drive (such as "please insert disk").I personally spent at least $3.2 million trying to find a CD that Lappys I & II would accept. The Maxell CD-R 700/80 are the ONLY disks that the Lappys love.As a professional writer, and as the sister of a comp-sci professor, I do NOT walk away from Lappy at the end of the day without backing up my work. Every morning that Lappy Junior springs to life is a miracle of grace and I recognize that as a true fact. So I go through a lot of disks, backing up each day's work.I know many would argue that the flash-drives are a better way to save, but I prefer the disks for daily work. They can be added to, and, if your flash drive had a catastrophic failure, you could lose months and months of work. If your CD failed, you'd lose a day's work (assuming you back up each night).These CDs come in "color" which just means that the disks themselves are brightly colored (five colors) rather than the traditional plain silver. I prefer the silver, as I can use my handy-dandy sharpie markers and write a table of contents on the face of the CD.And if we're talking preferences, I prefer the 100-count, which comes in a plastic case (which also provides for handy storage of recorded CDs). I have noticed that prices vary widely on this site. I paid about twenty-seven dollars for my 100-count of Maxell 48x CD-R.
It wa a great business experience, everything was in great conditions and everything was in time
I really like this camera, it takes fantastic pictures. The zoom is incredible as well as the quality of the photos. Easy to use. Thank goodness we received it before we left for our fabulous vacation in Brazil - we have many great memories now.
I needed a cheap digital camera that had &quot;video out&quot; (many don't), so I could connect the camera to my webtv, to add pictures to my web page and e-mails.The included 8 MB SmartMedia card will hold 45 images at the highest resolution, and 90, 142, and 330 at the 3 lower settings, all way more than I'll ever need. I couldn't see any difference in the various settings on my TV anyway.There is no need to buy the megapixel cameras for web page or e-mail uses. The PDC 640 is an excellent value.
Ok so I ordered this and it was really cheap like 3$ but where I ordered it from had a warehouse fire so I didnt get it for 2 months but when I did get it they had already refunded me my money and set me 2 sets of ipod chargers for free. If it wasnt for the free part I would have been a little disappointed even at that cheap of a price. They are very fragile made out of very cheap non-durable plastic. if you are going to barely use this and leave it setting and not touch it very much then go ahead get this, but if your like me and want to throw this in your purse or something forget about it!!
Great service,price and awesome screen.this is my second elite screen and trust me there's no reason to even bother looking else where
impossible to focus; image very poor
I love this drawing pad! The sensitivity levels are awesome,you really can achieve so much detail,just as if you were drawing or painting with a real pencil or paintbrush. I highly recommend this to any artist looking to expand into the world of computer art and graphics.
I read the scattered negative reviews on this item here and elsewhere and was frankly undecided about this item. It was intended to replace an aging Sony Boom Box in my work office. I set the thing up and was horrified to find that the sound quality was aweful. After a few moments of reflection I realized it was user error! Whoops! I had reverse-wired the speakers. (they are hard wired into the speakers and you have to match them to the back of the unit. Not the most intuitive layout for the connections, but I should have been more careful.) I quickly corrected that issue and was very pleased with the sound quality. I listen to a variety of classical, jazz and classic rock. So far, so good. Three solid days of use now. Generally very satisfied. One major gripe: The receiver reception is poor. I regularly listen to a nearby FM radio station. For whatever reason, this has proven to be a frequent challenge with lots of fading and crackling. The old styled whip antenna probably doesn't help much.
The battery works great, exactly as advertised. The color is a little different from the body color of the panasonic GV150, but functionality is flawless.
With all the reviews about how easy the Nano scratches, I left the protective film on until I found the right case the next day at CC (they had just received them that day), sorry Amazon but the Nano did come from you. Anyway the case is certainly up to the standard of the Nano itself. It comes with a peel off protective strip that fits over the screen itself. I have noticed the click wheel was a little slow to respond with the shipping film on it, but since when this case is open the click wheel is directly accessible, it works great. It fits snugly in this case, yet is easy to remove though removal is not necessary to charge or update. The case has a felt inner lining which seems protect it and may provide some shock protection in case of falls. I have used it daily for 2 weeks with no scratches at all. The belt clip is sturdy and secure. The magnetic snap for closing it works great. The case can be closed with headphones attached, but of course to make adjustments it has to be opened which is easily done while on the belt clip as it unfolds to allow easy access. This case is as cool as the Nano itself and I would very highly recommend it. I hope Belkin makes the same case for the new IPOD.
I have been running out of space for CD and DVD storage for quite a while now, so I thought I would try a hard case CD holder. WOW is all I can say, the construction and feel of the case is excellent. The album covers can be stored in the front of the clear pocket and the CD in the rear section, but as noted by a previous reviewer this halves the storage capacilty to 120 CD's.I have been so impressed by the Slappa line I have purchased 4 of the DVD storage case (holds 90 DVD's each).Thanks Slappa.
Easy to install and easy to use.Sound is good for cheap price.Buy itfor that alone!
This mouse was the answer to my prayers. I bought a new laptop and was unable to maneuver very well without a mouse. I bought this product and everything changed. It gets the job done. No complications, just plug it into USB port and you are good to go.
We have a PS3 and needed a longer charging chord for the controller. I searched here and found this, read the reviews and saw others were using it for this also. I was able to catch it on sale :-). We didn't want to buy a charging stand, too expensive and didn't have the room for it, so this worked out AWESOME!!
i was amazed at how well the speaker performs. it took less than a week to arrive and they were able to bundle it in one box with all my other items! i just wish it would have been more specific on whether it came in a pair, or just one.. i bought two just to be sure. but now i have an extra set... so a little disappointed at that but everything else is 5 stars!
i feel safe putting my camera into this tripod. I have a cannon t2i, and it works for that almost perfectly. the pitch of the threads on the screw seems a bit off tho. basically i would never carry the tripod with the camera on there, however sitting still, the issues with the screw arent important. a year or so after i bought it, none of the screws have loosened to the point that it affects the shot, the swivel still works great for videos, and i have yet to have a big issue with the tripod.I suggest buying it if its on sale, however for full price, there are plenty of tripods out there just a bit better.Edit: at the end of 2012, the tripod broke, I figure I would ad this so people know. It lasted for about 2 years and for the price I bought it at, Im happy with the purchase.
Well worth the price. Great system for small to medium sized rooms. Very easy user friendly setup as well. pretty much plug and play.
Cheap junk, guess I should have read reviews before I ordered it.Thanks Amazon for putting it on pages of other accessories & suckering people.
Having had high end audio (reference quality not mid-fi) for many years I've used a lot of products. It's remarkable how good some of the recent 'mid-fi' gear has become. This product being no exception.Now I'm not saying this is 'audio nirvana' but it works, works well, and for this price, it's a great addition to a nice mid to upper mid level system (not the $1000 and under, that's low end, I mean a $700/1000 and up reciever, $1000/2000 and up speakers, etc. ... something good enough to actually notice a difference).Reading other reviews and realizing not everyone is as into this I'll offer a couple of pointers ...1) have your electrician run a dedicated 20 amp (or two of them) specifically to and for your home theater and/or audio system ... you eliminate a lot of problems right there ... when you have your appliances on the same circuts it really screws things up (and dimmers are bad things for audio/video) ... so keeping it seperate really helps.2) read the instructions, learn what component goes into the various plugs on this, they are specific for certain kinds of devices (and if you still aren't sure call Monster Power support and let them help you, they will and it's worth doing right)Then have a look around on the web, audioreview for one, and there are others, all with helpful information. A little effort here and done right and you can have a really great system that sounds awesome for home theater and music.One last tip that I think it the most worthwhile feature on the new equipment ... Advanced MCACC ... found on the Pioneer Elite Recievers (Denon, Yamaha, and some others have something simular, but I find this one best) ... what it does, and this is essential ... you put a microphone (comes with) where you sit and listen and the system calibrates itself and makes sonic corrections for the room ... this is essential, your system will never sound great (or as intended) unless this is done. It can be done manually by someone who knows how and has the equipment, but that's expensive like $500 - $2000 and tedious ... this feature does a good job (not perfect but quite good) and it's easy for the average person to do ... this feature will get you further towards having a great set up than any I can think of, so check it out!
This camera packs a lot of features for its size. Large viewscreen, 640x480 30fps video recording with audio, 3x optical zoom lense, vibration stabilizer... this camera does it all. Plus it looks great! Except that it doesnt take that great of a picture. I have noticed that many of the pictures I take come out fuzzy or blurry. This was never a problem with my old digital camera. My old camera however was about the size of a brick. This one on the other hand, fits very easily in my pocket and I take it everywhere with me. After changing some settings around I have gotten the camera to take better pictures. If you want a camera with lots of features that is conveinient to carry, this is the camera for you. If you are primarily concerned with the quality of your pictures, you might want to consider a different camera.
This is the second jump drive I have purchased because the first one was hassle free. It last me 2 years, saving items, such as photo, messeges and notes from internet for research topics.However, the only thing is the rubber cover on the jump drive as everything it wear after a while. But the jumpdrive still works good.
After reading the reviews, I knew there would likely be problems installing these so I offered to help a friend put them in her ranch home that needs some better range to the far end of the house and in the bedrooms. I used 3 kits... 3 bridges and 3 wireless access points. The bridges and the security utility installed very easily. I had some trouble with the wireless access points.I tried installing the wireless access points with a W2K notebook and a Netgear WG511T card. This was a bad combination. As someone else wrote, it can take a long time to get a valid IP address on the laptop after connecting wirelessly to the access point. I had better luck with a Linksys card in an XP laptop. That worked very well for getting online with WPA security enabled. Once I verified that the access points were working, I replaced the WG511T in the W2K machine that wasn't working with a different WG511T and voila, it worked... go figure.I was NOT been able to get static LAN IP address to work on the WGX's, however DHCP generated IP's do work... go figure that too.If I specify static IP's then no internet access. Must have something to do with the static IP address on my notebook and the gateway address.Anyway, these things do work. Your existing hardware may determine how easy the installation is. No explanation why, it just is the way it is.BTW, Netgear support was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They helped troubleshoot this down to the W2K machine, and helped with some other questions. Tech was in India but she spoke very good English and was very professional. Their VOIP lines are pretty noisy though.Someone wrote that your wireless transmissions are in the open. I am not sure that is the case. The units communicate between bridges on your home wiring. If secured with the encryption utility, that should be relatively safe. I have no way to test this as I installed these at a friend's house and you would need to plug in an access point or bridge at a neighbor's house. I'd be interested in any feedback others have on this.The wireless link between your laptop, say, and the WAP can be encrypted with WPA or WEP. Keep in mind these are TURNED OFF by default, so you MUST turn them on.I have WPA working, so am not concerned that the wireless transmission will be intercepted.Also. I connected a Linksys 10/100 USB to LAN, a UB200M I think it is, adapter to a TIVO and then connected that to the Netgear Bridge. Now the TIVO is hardwire connected to the LAN in a different room. This seems to be working extremely well. No worries about WEP on the wireless network any more.
I bought this for my petite 3 year old, who easily wears these with her DVD player. They have great sound quality, and they fit well.
I just got mines today! I ordered May 4th and got it May 6th (i ordered with standard shipping) So far so good, but the ear buds are too big for my ears and when I put them on for a long time, my ears start to hurt. So I just use my old ear phones from my cd player. Over all, its a pretty neat mp3 player. Its so small and absolutely portable.
This notebook mouse is a fair price and has worked perfectly since I purchased it a few months ago. The most difficult part was getting it out of the packaging. I like everything about the way it looks, the way it feels, and the way it operates. Absolutely no complaints so far. I'm not sure how long the batteries should last, but I've used this mouse everyday (8 hours or so per day) and haven't had to replace the battery yet.I especially like the feature that allows the transmitter to be popped into the bottom of the mouse for storage and doing this also turns the mouse off so the battery life will be prolonged. This design assures that both parts are always in one place. The transmitter doesn't get lost in the bottom of my notebook bag.
I'm not even that old of a guy and I cannot believe that something like this can only cost $100. Amazon description doesn't even list all features. Includes: Battery (lasts two DVD's), car power adapter, regular power adapter, bag to hang unit between headrests, two headphone sets, and a tape deck connection to play movie sound through car radio. I am very impressed, sound and picture are good, unit feels sturdy. All around a great purchase.
Avoid this completely. I bought one; within a week or so, the keyboard connection became so loose that I had to replace it with Amazon. My replacement at first worked great, but then after a week or so, it too has become so loose where the keyboard plugs in that I have to return it too.The third time is not the charm; I'm going to buy another vendor's KVM & avoid IOGear in the future.
I got just 2X speed with my PIII-1Ghz laptop instead of the advertised 16X. I called Sony. They said a minimum 1.66GHz Processor is needed for getting 16X. I tried again with a Pentium(M)-1.5GHz Processor laptop and this time I got 16X.Sony box label says 800MHz should suffice except that Nero DVD Express will require 1.66GHz, so this is an unpleasant surprise. I am not sure if this is true for burners from other brands like HP also or not, but I suspect it will be so.
I am in process of organizing old pictures. I like this album because it is 3 rings so I can move the pages around easily; don't have to get them in the right order as I go along. Can group them by event and then go back and put them in chronological order. It is non magnetic; some of my older pictures have been ruined by the magnetic pages, or the pictures are falling out because they no longer stick. And it holds a variety of sizes as well as vertical and horizontal pictures. Plus there is space to write or add stickers/drawings/decorations.
EASY TO USE, GREAT BATTERY LIFE. ONLY DOWN FALL... HEAVIER THEN I WAS EXPECTING.THE BELT CAN SLIP OUT OF THE PACK IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL WHEN IT IS NOT ON YOUR BODY SO JUST BE SURETO ALWAYS CLICK IT TOGETHER WHEN NOT IN USE. WHEN THE BELT SLIPS THROUGH IT IS A NUISANCE TO FEEDTHROUGH AGAIN. EASY TO CHARGE.
People definitely know that a camera is present with this attached to the wall. The red light blinks consistently so it's definitely eye-catching.
I lost my battery charger, and bought this non-Canon brand b/c it was cheap, but you get what you pay for b/c it doesn't work. AT ALL!
This camera takes decent pictures, but is a real battery hog. You'll need to buy rechargeables or buy the battery pack offered by Sony. The memory stick supplied with the camera won't give you many pictures, so you'll also need to buy a bigger capacity stick.The LCD screen is fragile and easily broken. If that happens, you just have a paperweight.
I have owned my machine for 3+ years now, and have had no real complaints. I have burned nearly 1000 dvds with it, and it still works great! I would like to have an option to build my own disk menus, but this is a feature I have not seen on any model. If this DVD Recorder had an internal hard drive, I would have given it 5 stars.
Two of my Seagate hard drives have gone bad in in about a year. Seagate expires your warranty after one year so you need to send an email to them with the copy of the original invoice.After several emails (their communication is just terrible, I wished I could talk to an automated service than a live person), they told me my warranty was honored. After a week, I checked back on their website and it was showing still out of warranty.All in all, it's taking me more than three weeks just to verify that my hard drive is under warranty. I don't know how much longer they'll take to ship a new drive to me once they get the broken one, but my advice is:STAY AWAY.
Everything went just as you expect it to go although that's not always the case. I Would definitely make this purchase again.
This a a great little scanner. Not as good as my aging, bulky and costly HP scanner, it was not meant to be it's replacement. The scanner is small, does whats it is supposed to do, the colors a very good and in some respects better then my old HP. The ability to scan 33mm negatives is just icing on the cake. However using it with a Mac, Tiger as well as Leopard is a bit of a chore, some extra steps are needed to get it to work but they become painless after a bit. I never have gotten the front buttons to work, but then again I never would have used them so what the hey. Great scanner, not too much racket making scans but the software does suck but you can work around that.
We purchased this device after my wife had gotten lost while using Yahoo! Maps on a business trip late at night. We have since used the our Nuvi several times (although not as much as most people, since we live in NYC and don't drive much).Most recently, we used our Nuvi to go on a long weekend to the Hudson Valley. Had we not had a GPS device, we would have had to print a dozen or more maps from Yahoo! - to the Inn, from the Inn to Dinner, back to the Inn, Inn to the winery for a tasting, back to the Inn, and on and on. Instead, all I did was look up a few of our destinations before the trip started, enter them as favorites and off we went! It made the trip and driving absolutely stress free, especially with some tricky turns in one of the towns, and locating a restaurant that was so set back from the street, we never would have found it otherwise.My wife calls GPS the 'next killer app' and she compares it to TiVo - there isn't a better compliment in my mind.Many people complain that their GPS device doesn't always give them the best route and I agree. However, NOTHING will ever beat local knowledge. I don't rely on my Nuvi when I am near home (although I do keep it on in case it finds a better route, like it did to the Queens Costco). I need my Nuvi when I don't know where I am or where I am going, and in that case, I don't care if it isn't the most effecient route, as long as it is a correct route. That is something the Nuvi has never let me down on.UPDATE DECEMBER 2007: now that I've been using the Nuvi for several months, I still love it and can't imagine not have GPS. However, there are a few features that other manufacturers support that aren't supported by the Nuvi. For example, the Magellen devices have two great features:1) More control over the detour function. When detouring with the Nuvi, you don't have any control over the distance of road it will detour you around. I believe Magellen allows you indicate the distance the detour should last before putting you back on the road (great if you know there is traffic for 2 more miles). Very often, I hit detour on the Nuvi and it takes me a completely different route, when all I wanted to do was avoid a couple of miles of traffic due to an accident (even with the traffic service, this doesn't work well on the Nuvi)2) Multi-point routing (or multiple via points). This allows you to enter several intermediate destinations and the device will calculate the most effecient route to hit all points. Great when doing sightseeing type of things (or visiting wineries!)At the time I purchsed the Nuvi, the Magellen devices were larger and more unwieldy, with buttons all around the face. However, Magellen has recently introduced a line that appears to be closer to the Nuvi form factor. I can't compare to the TomTom, as I didn't do much research on that brand when I was looking originally, since I wanted Navteq maps.
This was my first time buying a dslr camera bag.Now after having used it for over 6 months i wanted to inform all prospective buyers on my thoughts.The bag is well made, has held up well (just a small fray or 2) and the straps and sippers are sturdy (the shiny part of the clasps are actually metal). There is a lot of space (enough to hold 2 Xti bodies and 4 lenses)for storage. However there are several reasons why you may not want to get this bag. Fist of all, its shape makes it difficult to move around with. So don't plan on taking this one to the zoo for those long shoots, your going o want a backpack style bag for that. Second of the inside of the entire bag is Velcro coated, this allows for the moving of dividers to different shaped partitions in the bag. Though some may consider this a good thing i don't like the idea that some of the Velcro still has the chance to scratch my LCD display,(though this has not happened ... yet)I would view this as a storage bag , primarily for a studio photographer.all in all, if i look back on my purchase,1) has this been a good bag ? yes2) has it held up , proportionally to what i payed ? yes3) is this bag easily movable / comfortable to move for location shoots? no4) does it have enough space to hold my gear ? yes5) would i recommend other photographers buy this bag ? If they were a studio photographer yes.total rating - 3.5 starsas a side note , the battery is perfect no problems there ever. The filter however is of lower quality , just fine for an enthusiast , but if you want to go pro / semi pro your going to need to replace it.
I've had an other brand USB adapter but it didn't get good signal at all. I could barely connect to hot spots and my home network even if I was within feet of the access point. Obviously I was dissapointed with that.But then I found this D-Link USB Adapter. The first thing I tested was it's wireless range. Fortunately it works great! I just plugged it in and I can wonder anywhere in my home. My other adapter, with same access point I have now, would only let me connect if I was in the same room as the AP, and even then it would disconnect randomly. This USB adapter is completely different and I am happy with my purchase.
This was the easiest thing to do with my netbook, I have an Acer Aspire One D250-1165 and I was afraid to mess up my netbook by upgrading my ram.But like I said it was super easy, just stay clear of static and switch the ram!! It worked right away.
I bought these specifically for long distance flights that I take frequently. I read that by reducing the constant engine noise it can make you less tired and prevent getting an upset stomach on arrival.I took the advice to hand, and bought these. They fit very well over my ears. Before even turning on the headphones, there was already a considerable reduction of noise, which was unexpected. When they are turned on, they reduce another lower kind of noise. I like them a lot, and great value for money, absolutely.
I love these headphones. They are comfortable and sound great. I don't know if I'm just lucky, but I had accidentally washed and dried these headphones and they still work fine. The only thing that happened to them is that the wire stayed all bunched up.
Still playing around with my settings. Am pleased with the power output and it easily drives my 12" sub-woofer. However, very distinctive low-end hum from this amp is annoying.
1) The 3 hour battery life is not too bad. I usually carry around an extra pack of batteries with me.2) I do appreciate that the player can read Joliet long filenames, unlike others which read only ISO9660.3) The resume features have been touchy. Sometimes (at random) the player would resume at the beginning of the track or sometimes at the exact position i turned it off.4) My main problem with the player is, for some reason, the battery would drain when left in the player, as if the player was on all along. I emailed philips about this problem, but I still have not gotten a response. I don't know if this is a common problem with others, but it's a major drawback with mine.5) If have any other questions, feel free to email me.
The sound quality is excellent, they are extremely lightweight and comfortable. Great for jogging and such as they are light enough that the headband easily keeps them in place. Ear buds always fall out or are uncomfortable. These are on the cheap side (durability). I need to replace them every 6 to 12 months due to a break in the wire at the speaker. But at the price, it's been worth it.
Just what I needed to work my TV. Glad I was able to find it..Thanks
This little unit works well in my small office space and generally throughout my home. Purchase was to provide a wireless connection for my laptop and this unit does just that and does it well.
I got this card 2 months ago to replace my onboard ATI X200 express pci-e chip set. I was playing HALO and FAR CRY at min. video settings and was planing to get TR: Legends. When I first got the card and driver installed I switched everything in HALO to MAX. The X700 worked great HOWEVER after 2 days I started having graphic problems which got worse quickly to the point where my XP Home boot screen was full of lines and blocks. I returned the card and had a new one within 10 days. The second one kept over heating. Running with the case open I saw that the cooling fan on the X700 NEVER ran even when the card was very hot. I sent back the second one also! I now have a 3rd one but it has worked GREAT for weeks. The fan is a little loud but at least I can here it running. HALO, Far Cry and TR:L all work great. I also do some video editing which is now faster. I gave this 4 stars because I belive is was a good value. ATI was very good about replacing.
I bought this drive mainly due to the eSATA connection option.What a joke.3mbs transfer rate when connected eSATA.USB was much better @ 23mbs & Firewire clocked in @ 34mbs !Not awesome but at least reaching about 60% of internal speed.The backup software works... 12.5 hours to back up 50mb of data !This was my second Freeagent Pro drive. The first had to be returned because both eSATA & Firewire failed within the first several minutes.I first contacted Seagate support. They responded about 3 days later that they would gladly replace my brand new drive, with a refurb unit ! Add to that the cost shipping both ways and up to 3 months processing time,,, forget it...I then contacted the company I purchased it from, they paid shipping both ways & I recieved a brand new replacement drive withing 2 weeks.So far the new drive is working OK.Conclusion:I would not recommend this drive to anyone, especially if you intend to use eSATA .
I purchased the 435 to upgrade my system and I am more than satisfied. All the hook-ups are labeled and easy to keep straight. I used fiber optic cables to hook up the audio from my satallite dish and DVD player and the digital coax to hook up the TV.At first I had a challenge figuring out how to program the remote but once I re-read the manual I had no problems. I now have all my remotes programmed and 2 of the 4 macros set for one push function changes. My wife loves this as she has trouble remembering how to change the inputs on the TV, receiver and DVD player so she can watch a movie.The system has more than enough power and the clarity is unmatched. I look forward to setting up the zone 2 feature so we can enjoy this system in more than 1 room.
This mic is perfect for the person who must have his/her hands free a majority of the time. I use it on an older Motorola T5500 radio. The mic comes with a strong metal clip to attach to your clothing or belt. The speaker sound quality and volume is very good and the PPT button on the mic is easy to use. The connector is a press fit so if the cord is stretched too far the connector may disconnect. A small "tie wrap" wrapped around the cord and the radio antenna will solve this issue.
For personal use, I only buy cables to go. They are a high quality cable and a great price. Their RJ-45's are quality, I haven't had one break yet! The cable also coils nicely, and hardly tangles if I am lazy and toss it in a pile.I can't recommend these enough!
I use this cable to download information from my garmin e-trex, and I use trackmaker fot it, they works fine together.
I got this for christmas. I think its good. Its not expensive only 95 bucks and you can put quite a few songs on it. I have about 50 songs on it right now, which is good enough for a little playlist on my favorite artist. It has no screen so beware of that, but you just skip through the songs until you find one you want to hear. So its good enough that way. If you want a screen you got to pay about a 100 or more for the Ipod. There are other brands out there so take notice of that. But this Shuffle sounds good, has good earphones and is REALLY small, so its easy to have around, plus it has a necklace to wear so its right there. Good to take to the gym etc.
This Logitech wireless mouse is a must have for a laptop! I first bought one for myself and then another for my 76 year old Mother. She says it even works perfectly on the arm of a fabric covered recliner while she relaxes and answers her emails. What a quick and easy little install too! This mouse is very affordable and so easy to pack up with the way the usb snaps right into the back of the mouse! I can't even imagine using a wired mouse ever again. The best!!!!!
The Hawking HiGain Signam Booster doubled my wifi signal strength on the opposite side of my home and was super easy to set up. I highly recommend you give this a try before going the repeater route if you need to boost your wifi strength.
I needed a replacement for the battery that came with my camcorder. This one is a great solution. It works fine, charges quick and has a lot more capacity than the original.
This is a great radio at an even better price...I would suggest it to anyone with an ipod or xm reciever
Do not have them hooked up yet but every review I have read so far says the whole maxpro series are great for the price. Will update when they are in
Great web cam! Almost any light is good for showing a great image. Sound is perfect. The only drawback is that the integrated clip for securing to the laptop is to high on the back of the cam, so the cam itself blocks part of the screen on my Toshiba Satellite.
Wow. These are seriously great headphones. Music quality is well rounded and can handle all the bass your CD player can pump out, and still catches all the higher notes right on. As for overall comfort and ergonomics, they fit pretty well, but if used for hours on end can get a tad bit sore on the tips of the ears. Looks are pretty stylish, maybe a little too much for some, but I found looking like a Jetson to be quite enjoyable. Overall great sound quality and durability (these things are built to last, mine have only developed a few tears in the ear pads due to large amounts of use, nothing serious) and if you are looking for a great closed ear style headphone, this is your best bet. Eaisly matches up to higher priced compedators. Go buy them. Now.
These spindles are media code "MKM-A02" manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Verbatim's parent company) in Taiwan.Discs work flawlessly, though I stupidly didn't realize my burner won't burn +RW at 4X, so I have to burn them at 2.4X for now.Other than that, Verbatim once again makes reliable media with a lifetime warranty that I actually trust my data backups to.
This is my first digital camera. I've had the camera for approximately 8 months. I have used it on two vacations and for family photo opportunities. So far I am very pleased with the camera and it's many functions. I could go on about all the good things but you, reading this, expect those things.I have four things that I am having trouble adapting to after using a 35mm film camera for years.1 - The screen going black and the delay in the shutter action really makes it difficult or almost impossible to take action shots. Even taking a standing animal or bird becomes hard because they move unpredictably. You can anticipate, and I'm getting better at that, but to visually follow a subject and take action pictures is impossible.2 - The lense is super untill you get to the digital only point and then things get grainy. I now never use the digital section of the lense.3 - It would really be nice to be able to manually focus. You can't.4 - I would really like to put a polarizing lense on the camera but this is not easy to do and keep the "camera off" dimensions of the camera. Maybe HP has an adapter that will allow me to do this but "Camera World" in Portland did not know of any.
I thought, why not. It's only 30 bucks and it looks like a decent lens. And it is, but only decent. The worst thing is NO AUTOFOCUS. This really annoyed me because I use manual focus way more. Although many camera bodies can switch to manual focus that way, so it's not a big deal. Quality is good, sharpness is okay. It's VERY loud when focusing, so not good for quiet places. And my last complaint is it's misadvertised. It says it uses 62mm filters but really it's 55mm. So overall a good lens, definitely good for someone short on money like I was, I'd recommend it for an entry level photographer/videographer, not someone professional. I would recommend it as long as your body has manual focus.
With fully charged batteries it works from every corner of the upper level of my home with the base unit in the lower level. Easy to set up. The blaster in the base unit worked so well I didn't bother to use the IR head that comes with it. Tried the transmitter/half battery in three remotes; a Panasonic, a Sony and generic universal. All worked perfectly.
this is a must have for anybody with a iPod. very cool carrying case and it's easy to put on. deffinately a good buy
What can you write about a battery? I hope this one lasts longer than the OEM. It fits. It works.
Reviewer info: professional freelance photographer; usually no assistantPros: Overall, the quality of the stand and reflector/diffuser are pretty good. I've never had any problems with the zipper, which I was worried about when purchasing.Cons: Having a large diffuser is useful because with creating shade, you'd rather have too much than too little. But having a large reflector is usually excessive unless wanting to light several people at once - and even doing that is difficult bc the reflector warps slightly (and most reflectors on the market would do the same unless they can somehow stay completely flat), meaning you need an assistant to be very mindful and creative about holding it. It would be difficult although not impossible to get a good result with the stand. I've also found the reflector to be pretty heavy for the stand, even though the stand seems durable, because the joint where the arm and base connect is not very secure.Short Story: Wouldn't recommend against it necessarily, since I have used it successfully on several occasions, but ideally (as a photographer working with no assistant), I would get one large diffuser and a separate smaller reflector (one side silver, one side gold) and a stand.
Order arrived right on time and was packaged perfectly. Very pleased with this order and will continue to order.
This MP3 player is great for the most part! Anyone who's honest will admit they want an iPod; however, I am VERY attached to my JumpDrive Sport! I got it for Christmas two or three years ago and have used it immensely ever since. It's incredibly easy to use and the 1GB JumpDrive is large enough for me to fit most, if not all, of the music I want or usually listen to.I've taken it across the US, to college, to Australia and it's worked great.THE ONLY thing is that the headphone jack broke on mine a few months ago--the headphone jack literally came off where it was attached to the circuit board. I first noticed there was a problem when the sound seemed to be shorting out and jumping (as if my headphones were going bad), but I new it was the headphone jack when it actually became detached.However, this is easily repairable yourself. My dad soldered the headphone jack back on once (it broke again) and then soldered it again and it has worked fine. I have since taken it to Australia with no problems.I have read that other people have experienced this same problem, and if this worries you, then don't buy it. However, I think what caused mine to break was that I left the headphones plugged in at all times and wrapped them around the player for storage. Since then, I have taken the headphones out each time and wrapped them around the player instead of leaving them in. I am almost certain this is the root of my problem.So, all in all, I can happily live without an iPod as long as I have my JumpDrive Sport. There does seem to be a risk of the headphone jack breaking, but if you take care of the player, don't leave the headphones plugged in like I did and wrap them around the player, and don't cram it in tight spaces where it shouldn't be, you will love your MP3 player. I highly recommend this to anyone!One thing I forgot to mention is the headphones themselves that come with the player. I have many sets of headphones of varying qualities and prices and find these comparable with some of my more expensive sets. I have heard that they are better than the ones that come with an iPod. (I don't have one, so I don't know, but you can be the judge.)Great product!
I'm currently on a kick to try as many of the FM transmitters as I can for as cheap as I can. I currently use the Monster combintation charger/FM transmitter for most of my needs, but I was a having a couple of problems with that one (see that review) so I purchased this one at a good used price (less than $20). I had read the split reviews and thought for that price it was worth trying. After receiving the AirPlay I am more on the Con side than the Pro side. While it does have it's upsides (small, easy to fit on top, easy to change channels) it's downsides are overriding. For one, I did get that high-pitched whine behind the music that several other people complained about. It wasn't noticible on more intense songs, but it was annoying on the quiet songs. Second, this thing does not have a good range whatsoever. Even in my apartment, on a totally free FM station and a decent antenna on the radio, the range was limited to under 5 feet. In the end I'd recommend not purchasing this product and I'm off to look for another one to fit my needs.
Well, this can be quite the sound system. With it's amazing sound (even though it's only 71.2 watts) and low price, you can't go wrong. Now, usually i will pick a 2 possitives and a negative, but, this has nothing wrong with it. And plus, at 60 bucks, that's amazing. This 6 speaker sound system will go great in your room, but not outdoors. The price is so low, it's valuable! And to top it off, all you music lovers, this is the system you want! Like i said, this has nothing wrong with it and you can't go wrong for this 6 speaker (which can fit just about anywhere in your room) sound system.
Solid well built machine. I own a Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD player and this machine is far superior. Greater GUI, far more user friendly but more expensive. As far as picture quality, when the software is good, (tears of the sun, etc.) its as good as the best HD DVD has to offer. Its an expensive unit but very much worth the money if you can afford it. Far superior to the Samsung BD1000.
I have been buying Kingston cards/drives for quite a while already and they never disappoint.
Very pleased, it really sounds big. Like it a lot for music and movies. As with any subwoofer you need to place it and connect it right. Just follow Polk Audio instructions. Go to their web page for very good info.Tony
Well built, pretty comfortable but lack adjustable head strap. Sound quality is pretty good but a bit flat. Excellent for wearing on the go, at the gym or jogging.
Pretty cool system. Remote functionality could be tweaked abit with Samsung TV remote, and cable TV. When you place a DVD or CD, and open system it always switches to DVD or CD mode. This is a pain when your watching a play-off game. Over all I'm pretty satisfied.
The mids are missing, making rock/R&B;/classical/all songs sound hollow. The original iPod/iPhone headphones give better sound quality.If you seek in-ear phones to block out cell phone yappers on your commute or colleagues at work, you will spend several times more money than a cheap pair of headphones. Even on these Monster Turbines. Spend a bit more and get a decent earphone. Try the Shure SE315s (if they don't fit well, the predecessors SE310 or E3C have the same quality but better ergonomics). Try Etymotic ER-4Ps. (I think those are the best phones out there... and the only earphone whose price has increased over time.)Mine also arrived with gunk on the outside of one of earphones. Amazon accepted the return.
After years of using my Expert Mouse, the mechanical function began to break down. Not believing such a trackball should cost the $80+ price currently carried by the latest version, I tried this alternative from Kensington. After using the Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse for several weeks, I began experiencing wrist pain which was never there with the Expert Mouse. I have consigned this alternative to a seldom-used computer and gone back to the Logitech Marble Mouse I was using temporarily!
Has lived up to all expectations. I use it both as a fieldscope and digital photography. Would like to see a zoom on the digital camera mount.
We bought a new DSLR (Nikon D5000) with a good lens (VR 18-200), but did not buy a flash. Then we discovered that with this tele lens, the built-in flash left a shadow on the pictures, when using a wide zoom (below ~50). To solve this we decided to buy a flash.This turned out to be the best part of the entire purchase.Yes, buying an external flash will make the whole camera business less portable and bulkier.But, they say it's all about the lighting, and this flash proves that point well. There is a HUGE difference between the built-in flash and this mounted flash. It upgrades the pictures by so much, that I can't stand to use the camera without it.The flash is required for many more photo opportunities than it might seem - outside, people are usually in the shade, requiring fill-in flash, and inside it is almost always necessary. The most lighted setting of all (pool, beach), need the flash to reduce glare. So, it's a must.We also deliberated between this flash and the smaller SB400, which is lighter. But, the forums pointed out that the SB400 cannot be tilted towards the ceiling when taking portrait pictures, which I like doing.The flash is smarter than I expected, and is connected to the zoom so that the light is adjusted to match the distance. It also has a diffuser to muffle the light when taking close-ups, and many other functions I don't knowingly use.All in all, a great purchase!
I would recommend these headphones for anyone and everyone. I bought these in order to cancel out the noise I would hear from a busy highway next to my house (and an annoying roommate) and they worked pretty damn well! The Amp plug adapter is also key for when I play the guitar. Great product!
I actually used this on HP 92 cartridges which it doesn't say it can do. It seems to have worked great. You get more refills with the 92 than it says. I think it's a smaller cartridge.
It is definitely the coolest looking mp3 player on the market, and that is why I almost bought one. However, after trying some of my friends' ipods I realized there was really no reason to get one. The scrolling wheel is fun but difficult to use when you need to select an item. I always went past or stopped prematurely. The buttons are all really cool but you can hit them by accident very easily. Here are some more cons:-No PC interface. You need to buy a dock or other accessory to use it with your PC-Every song on the ipod MUST be on the computer. If you have 500 songs on the computer and put them in your ipod then hook it up to another computer...all the songs are erased.-You cannot upload songs from the ipod to a computer.-PRICE!!!! There are so many better mp3 players out there for a fraction of the cost of the ipod and you get more memory and more features.Overall...get a Dell DJ
They hold my pants up real good. Hard to tie but wonse I get them tied my pants will stay where I put them LOLZ!
... and it fits. I'd lost my body cap when my camera bag got stolen, and ordered this as a replacement, however I hardly use it because the camera is always attachen to one of my lenses at all times, so t's not really a must have, but it's nice to know my camera equipment is not missing anything.
V usefull, easy to operate right out of the box, no problems. I like that all the maps are there I did not try to download any more maps. Strongly recommend for everyone.
The 1st one I bought was N/G (power only to one side). It was purchased elsewhere and promptly replaced. Whatever, I've received a bad TV which was much more of a hassle to replace. Things happen with any product.Six months or so later and the replacement has been funtioning perfectly. Noise is not a problem. Does not get hot on top of my tower PC case. You can power on only one drive if want so the other drive is not running.With newer eSATA II drives, these drives are much faster transferring data than my 2 internal SATA II drives. Not quite sure why, but going external certainly didn't slow anything down.I bought my second one for the new PC I am building with confidence in this item. Amazon listed some others folks to buy from but Amazon is so good dealing with issues, they got my sale.Great product!Amazon is a great seller!
I had trouble figuring out how many stars to give this item. I bought it (with 1 GB of RAM) less than 2 months ago. At first it seemed like the best computer I've ever owned (and it's my 5th Mac). The setup was effortless. The transfer of everything from my previous computer via Firewire was amazing. The speed was unprecedented. The four USB ports were great. The size (not much bigger than a large paperback book) was remarkable. But during my fourth week with it, it developed what turned out to be a hardware problem (after 3 calls to customer support) and spent nine days at the authorized service dealer having the logic board replaced (a major inconvenience). The repair was covered by the 1-year hardware warranty and everything seems okay again now, but I'm keeping my three-year-old iBook handy to fall back on just in case.I read somewhere that Apple sells this item with a very short profit margin, so perhaps they cut a few corners? I'm still a loyal Mac user and just hope this experience isn't typical of how things are with Apple these days.
Works fine with my car and no problems with install. Must have for aftermarket stereos (JVC, in my case) in the 92 Nissans.
Canon resumes its position at the top of all camera manufacturers. Their design, performance, and quality is hard to match. Now onto the camera:I have shot around 4-5 Gigs worth of photos in various settings, so I have a good idea of what this camera has to offer. The features itself within the camera are excellent. Aside from increased megapixels, it's not much different than the SD700 except for some odd reason, Canon decided to opt out of the IS (Image Stabilization) feature. I almost gave it 4 stars based solely on that aspect. But other than that, the camera is brilliant.For portraits and close-ups, the Face Detection feature is phenomenal which is a reflection of the new DIGIC III technology. The camera will lock in on the human face or multiple faces (I've locked in up to 8) and keep it in focus no matter where you move or pan the camera. And if you're shooting indoors or in low-light, the ISO can be set as high as 1600 so you have a lot of Flash Exposure control if you don't like that spotlight look when using the flash. There is also an Auto ISO setting which gives the user a lot of range to shoot. It will determine proper ISO setting and shutter speed and also will predict camera shake resulting in less blurry pictures. I guess this makes up for not having IS. :)If you are a novice photographer and don't like to mess with ISO, aperture settings, and shutter speed variations this camera will fit your needs just fine. It has 17 shooting modes including "scene" modes for the different settings you may be shooting in such as the beach, fireworks, snow, portraits, night, etc. Fully automatic so any beginner can pick up this camera and shoot like a pro.The most popular feature has to be the 3" LCD screen. It's ginormous. But in order to get that big of a screen on such a compact camera, Canon forgoes the optical viewfinder. So if you're a viewfinder shooter, then you may not like the fact you are limited to just the LCD screen for image framing.One shortcoming of the camera is that it still has a weak zoom. 3X optical is nothing and so the zoom feature is pretty much non-existent.The movie features on the camera are awesome. i like the Time Lapse movies where you can record time lapse of up to 2 hours and condense it into a 4 or 8 minute movie. So if you want to make that cool "cloud moving" effect or the "budding flower" you can accomplish that with this camera. The video resolution is excellent and has a VGA frame rate of 30fps.Overall, the camera satisfies all users with being simple enough to use for beginners and also boasting features a professional can appreciate. It also looks bitchin and has a two tone effect that people admire. The corners are intelligently rounded so it slips easily in and out of any pocket you may want to put it in.
I am a road warrior and I finally got tired of carrying around so many wall warts, chargers, and cables. No matter how hard I tried to stay organized, everything ended up a tangled mess in my bag.Enter the MFUEL World PAK 120. Throwing up to 120 amps, this will supply more than enough juice to power anything you might want. It can power one high power device like a laptop, and one low power device like a cell phone / game system / camera what have you.The supplied power pods can also be used as retractable usb or ethernet cables. Awesome!This device is meant to be a direct competitor to other universal chargers such as the iGo. The biggest benifit of the MFUEL is that it comes with a huge assortment of tips. Thier literature says MFUEL can power 90% of portable devices, and I would go so far as to say that out of the box thier tip assortment does a good job of approaching this.The biggest con I have found is tip availability for devices that weren't included in the box. The MFUEL direct website is totally worthless. Prior to purchasing this, I sent an email to customer service with several questions. It was never answered. Also not a good sign.I decided to buy it anyway. After getting it I wanted tips for my Sirius Stiletto and my Nintendo DS. I called customer service, and was told that they had DS tips, but not in stock. No idea when I might be able to get one either, call back in a few months. Another bad sign. No tips for the Stiletto, and they didn't know if they had plans to make one or not.Customer support did tell me that they had a new, updated website that they were waiting for sign off to put into production. They also told me that there had been some snafu's with thier email that they were working to resolve.If MFUEL does a better job supporting this product by answering emails, fixing thier website, and making tips available for more esoteric devices I think the MFUEL is a no-brainer. Go buy an iGO or similar solution and you would have to invest a sizable chunk of money just to get the tip assortment that comes standard with the MFUEL.I got around the lack of tips for the DS and Stiletto by hacking my own out of some old USB cables and a soldering iron. This probably won't be a good option for most users though.One very nice upgrade to the MFUEL is a retractable power cable. I purchased Amazon ASIN B0009T035E. One less cable in my bag!The only real problem I've had is that MFUEL can power my Dell D610, but not charge the battery. This isn't MFUEL's fault, it's Dell's. Certain Dell laptops use proprietary technology and can only charge via Dell branded charger. SHAME ON YOU DELL!I have been very happy so far with the MFUEL. Once I've used it for a few months and MFUEL rolls out thier new website I will update this review if I have any new information.
Olympus M+ 2 GB xD-Picture Card Flash Memory Card 202332The picture care is a great product. The shippment of this item has turned me against ordering another product through amazon. My shipment took over thirty days to complete. After several inquiries I was sent two items. I had to go through the trouble of sending one back to the vendor. I was also double charged for the item and finally received credit for excess payments. No thanks Amazon.
The cables are of good quality and are doing the job at a very reasonable price.
It works, lets me attend calls and conferences via the PC, but the USB to 2.5mm jack cord did not come with the unit. I re-ordered, with the same result. So, the cord length is only around 3 ft in total (not 10+ as advertised). Not a lot of flexibility there, but hey it works.
I purchased this camera for my 3 yr. old and he loves it! Within 3 days he could edit his photos and creat a sound bite to his pics! This camera is very user friendly for children and the games on it are enjoyable too! I don't believe we have used to the camera to it's full potential yet which leaves room for learning as my son grows older. The pictures come out well enough, sometimes they are underexposed but that's fine for a kids camera.
I paid ~$20 for this tripod and I have to say that for the price, you just can't beat it. It is highly adjustable, stable, and has nice, removable camera footings. I've used this tripod quite extensively since I bought it, and it has held up very nicely.
I have a 3 year old and a 5 year old. These fit great even on my 3 year old. I highly recommend these headphones.
Good product, works smoothly, but make sure you have USB 2.0 on your laptop or desktop or it will not work
I bought this to replace an OfficeJet T45xi, and I must say I'm happy. The USB connection has proved flawless for me. As with most HP office software tools, they need some work, and the version that comes with this printer is no exception. However, I use my own, and I haven't had any problems. I do recommend you download the latest version from the website if you use Windows XP, instead of running the install disk. I had much better results this way.Scanning is easy, and I can for the first time scan multiple pages into Acrobat, or PaperPort. Faxing works as it does on all other all-in-ones. With this printer though, I can scan and send a document to any one of ten applications that I can program into the printer driver, by using the printer control panel. Cool.
These earphones are awesome. They are far superior to anything you would get OEM with your MP3 player or other audio device. It takes a little time to get used to these earphones and getting them to fit comfortably, however, once you do they don't fall out and sound great before, during, and after workout. The only disadvantage seems to be the shorter cord to the left ear. This is designed so that the main cord goes down on the side of your body rather than your chest, but takes a little while to get used to and to hide the cord away in your clothing.I wish the cord was shorter like with other Sony earphones so that I could plug it into my in-line remote and not have a 2.2m long cord, but without a remote these are a great length for just about any type of use.
THIS IS A GREAT BATTERY CHARGER!! IT CHARGES YOUR BATTERIES VERY GOOD. AT FIRST I WASN'T TO SURE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE I HAVE A KODAK 6.2 EASYSHARE DIGITAL CAMERA AND DRAINS BATTERIES BAD. I TRIED IT OUT AND IT WORKS PERFECT. I INSTALLED MY RECHARGABLE BATTERIES(INCLUDED)AND I HAVEN'T RUN OUT OF JUICE IN ABOUT 3-4 WEEKS! AND THEY ARE STILL GOING. IF U HAVE A DIGITAL CAMERA OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT THAT DRAINS BATTERIES BAD CHOOSE THIS BATTERY CHARGER. P.S. IT'S ALSO A REASONABLE PRICE. MOST BATTERY CHARGER'S ARE $15 DOLLARS TO $20 AND UP DON'T WAIST YOUR TIME AND MONEY GET THE "DIGITAL CONCEPTS OVERNIGHT AA/AAA BATTERY CHARGER.
Just acceptable sound. Don't expect to get great sound when playing music on these. Still much better than getting sound just from your pc. I would always go with something with a subwoofer if you are going to play music or play games. If not these are decent. Has a volume control but no plug for earbuds if you don't want disturb anyone else in the room.
The styli that come packaged with ANY Palm handheld are the [not good] ones, no matter what. You really should save yourself from scratching your screen by buying these soft rubber tipped styli with the reset pin. In fact, with the Color IIIc screen, you can break your screen with that plastic tipped original one. Trust me you want this.
I have been using this headset A LOT and can say it is quite comfortable to wear around the house daily for long periods of time. The mute switch is a push button that goes back and forth with a click. It is currently feeling like it is about to break so I have stopped using it.
These are good quality radios. The sound is clear and the functions are easy to use. The range is good on open ground and very adequate in the woods. I especially like them when I let the kids go to the neighborhood park or when they are outside with their friends. They are also water-resistant so you can use them during inclement weather and they have a 2-year warranty; the best warranty in the business. Highly recommended.
I have owned several series of the q series. A series which runs back into the 1990's. The company goes back to the early sixties and it was always one of the best speaker companies from the uk. Bowers and Wilkins is the only company more highly regarded perhaps as far as english speakers go. The q series as far as speakers at this price point is classy and tight. These are speakers that are precision in sound quality.Q became iq and now the newest iq series has been released out recently, while this older series on sale here are the last of previous series. However the new iQ series doesn't have a comparible smaller center channel to this one. The older Q series only usually had one center speaker per series as well. So this type of a smaller center is now gone for good. I use it as the rear speaker for my kef iq setup. It would work as front center too but the iq6c or the newer iq60c is a more powerful center. This now out of production speaker delivers tight sound and point of origin dynamics like all kef speakers. I like this one so much that I bought a second one for a seventh speaker for 7.1 surround sound. within a short while all the older series will be gone and the newer iq0 series will be the only game around kef wise. However at this price range kef has always been a top notch speaker and their Q or reference series is as good or better than any reference series out there. You can use this speaker for a smaller set up or a rear center speaker but like all the speakers out there that aren't huge you need a subwoofer for the hard bass frequencies. Anyway kef has done away with the smaller q center in the new series so this is it for a cheaper center. The iq series can really clearly reproduce music to movies with good precision and clarity and that's what you get with a kef speaker of any price.
First, my question: I have downloaded quite a few songs from Walmart, and they won't play on my player. I think it has something to do with the licensing of the songs from Walmart, or something. Even when I play them on my computer, it takes a little while for them to load as they check for a license or something. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong, or how to fix it?Other than that, the player is great. It's small, stylish, and has pretty good sound. The earbud wires are a little short for the arm band I use it with, but other than that, I like it. Battery life is excellent, and there are plenty of features packed into such a small player. I use it at the track and gym, and it has gotten plenty sweaty and worked just fine. It's also easy to read at night when I'm out walking. I'd recommend it. I had an Ipod, which I also liked, but it broke. This has been a more than adequate replacement.
Great quality for the money. I wouldn't ever use my Zen Micro without the case. It is the best case I have bought for an Mp3 or a cell phone, I think I will see if they have a Rhinoskin case for my cell phone. 5 star item, highly recommended!!
It seems like every electronic gadget comes with a power supply that has a bulky plug that occuplies at least two plug-in spaces on your power strip. The squid is the answer. Now you can plug your power supplies in, one per outlet. This device is well worth the money in simplifying the tangle under you desk.
I bought this camera while I was on a ship supporting &quot;Operation Enduring Freedom&quot;, I wouldn't have anything else ever! I have never been disappointed with it ever. it can only use up to 64 Meg memory and using the lowest resolution it gives you 690 pictures to take. it comes with a 8 meg card so you can take 84 pictures.
This Nook leather case is excellent. The Nook fits perfectly in the case and the case is of good quality.
Pros:Better padding than factory strapMemory card holderCons:BulkyMemory card holder (SD cards in plastic sleeve want to fall out, and it gets in the way)Who should buy the Lowepro Transporter? I would say no one. It came free as a bonus with my Pentax K10D, and I tried it out for about an hour before I took it off.The memory card holder is sort of handy, until your memory cards fall out. I had some A-Data SD cards in plastic cases and the Velcro didn't close well over them so they had a tendency to try to work their way out. It also kept falling into my face on vertical shots and also made it hard to grab the camera. I tried the memory card holder on both sides and it was inconvenient. When I went to put the camera in my case, the LowePro slingshot 100, the memory card holder was also in the way. What was supposed to be convenient was very inconvenient.I wouldn't buy one of these for any price, and I am glad it was free. The strap part was fine, but I could not justify paying $20 for this.
EDIT: There seems to be a newer, and at least EXTERNALLY revised, version of this device now. Please note... the black-case version is new. The original device, of which I own three copies, is silver and blue.Amazon should not "combine" reviews like this, but they do so, and it can cause confusion.As far as I know, the issues I discuss with the "old version" may or may not be an issue with the new version, though I'd hope they'd have been fixed.**********************I have two of these right now (one to the right of my desk, another to the left) and I've just had my "expansion cabinet" hub die, so I've replaced that old hub with a third of this same device. Yes, I like them that much. That said, they're not without flaws. And those can be SIGNIFICANT if you don't understand what's happening.First off... to those who complained that the hub wasn't putting out enough power to drive their external disk drives... HUH??? NO USB HUB, BY DEFINITION, CAN PUT OUT SUFFICIENT POWER TO DRIVE A DISK DRIVE OR OPTICAL DRIVE! You need an external power source. 500mA is the "theoretical max power" per USB port, and this provides that easily on all seven ports (assuming you've remembered to plug in the external power supply). You should never drive a hard drive or optical disk drive with less than 1A power available, as a rule of thumb. You could run one of those by using a "two-usb-port" power extension, though, and then this hub could support it.But I've never seen an external disk that relied on USB power anyway... well, except for external floppies, I mean.I've never had problems with devices "dropping out" from these. I've had those problems with many, many other USB hubs, however. These are probably the most reliable hubs I've ever used.The main "quibble" I have is that my two existing devices (and presumably the third one that's about to arrive) share a common SERIAL NUMBER. This caused me significant issues. If you only have one of them, you'd never notice. I'm hoping that D-Link has since fixed that problem (leaving it "blank" is sufficient, but having two devices with the same serial number causes issues!)********From Microsoft: "Identical serial numbers. The serial number in a device, if it exists, must be unique for each device that shares the same USB Vendor ID and Product ID. Occasionally hardware vendors mistakenly program devices with identical serial numbers. When two or more USB devices with identical serial numbers are plugged into the same system, only the first one plugged in functions. For further assistance, contact the hardware vendor."********There's a way around this, though... and I've implemented it in my system. It's not "trivial" and you'll need to do a bit of homework, but it works just fine. See this:********"Why does Windows not recognize my USB device as the same device if I plug it into a different port?"Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:34 AM"We have been having an exciting time with USB devices due to exactly this issue of devices having the same serial number. We embed these third-party devices in equipment that we manufacture and it has been a real headache."However I recently discovered that Windows has a 'magic' setting in the registry to help us deal with rogue manufacturers who assign a single serial number to all instances of a particular product."You know that you have such a problem product when you plug two of them into Windows XP and it reboots as soon as the second device is enumerated."To work around this you can create a binary key in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\UsbFlags that has the form IgnoreHWSerNumVVVVPPPP."Here VVVV is the 4 hex digits of the vendor id and PPPP is the 4 digits of the product id."Creating this and setting the value to 01 means that windows will ignore the serial number and act as if the device never had one at all."Doing this causes windows to then use the connection number to discriminate between different devices which works fine.********Now, to implement this... just copy the text in the following section into a TXT file (in Notepad) and save it with any name you like, but with the suffix ".reg" instead of ".txt" at the end. (I named mine "Fix_USB_Hub_Key.reg")You can then double-click it and your system will be updated to work with multiples of this device (or any similar device, if you want to figure out the vendor and product ID codes). Note that this is for WinXP Pro (32-bit) but should work on any current Windows system. The D-Link "Vendor ID" code is 2001, and the specific "Product ID code" which D-Link associated with this product in their catalog is F103, so...********Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\UsbFlags]"IgnoreHWSerNum2001F103"=hex:01
Got It for grandchildren for Christmas and my daughter Just told me that it don't work at all. The DVD player is new
Got it for office use. Its sound quality at medium to higher volumes is marginal. And it's lowest volume ("1" setting)is too high for office use. Not too happy with this product.
Labtec WebCam Pro is a very good webcam for the money. The picture quality is very good also the software is wonderful especially the motion sensor recorder that I can use to surveillance my baby sitter. I sometime point toward my from house to recorded who ever walk by. I hope this will help, thank you for viewing.
This is an excellent idea that does not play out well. The installation is quirky and not explained at all well in the manual. Upgrading the firmware to the newest version (required to work with Vista - 32 bit only) causes the unit to immediately stop working. LinkSys tech support is a very poor joke. NOT RECOMMENDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!
Tested it out when I got it and it worked great. Fast forward three weeks. Tried to use it on my family vacation - 'wrong disk' errors. If you are foolish enough to buy this make sure you get the replacement plan (you have to wait 90 days until it kicks in though). Like me I'm sure you will just wait the time and get your money back (minus the cost of the replacement plan of course).
This is probably one of the most brilliantly engineering cameras I have ever bought. I expected it to be fairly impressive given that it already had about 300 reviews (mostly positive) when I first purchased it. Personally, I love the face recognition technology (which is capable of following not only one, but multiple faces around, even if the camera of the people in the picture move), but has a slew of other features that make every penny well-worth it. If it is of any help, I even managed to get one of my friends to buy this camera. This is a great camera and I would suggest it to anyone. Not only that, it isn't horribly expensive, making it even more enticing.
packaged poorly. spool was busted into several pieces, making unwinding the cable much harder than it needed to be. connectors were out of their package and strewn about.
I like to pack my Canon lenses in lens cases with their lens hoods reversed. That way I always have the hood to use when shooting. But this also means over-sizing the lens case a bit to accommodate the hood. I simply measure the diameter of the lens with its hood reversed, as well as it's length with protective caps at both ends, and go to the Lowepro site to find the closest fit. I don't like to "fit" my measurements any tighter than about 0.25" to any specific Lowepro inside published dimension, as I find that this can mean the fit is TOO tight, and this can be annoying in the field with a case strapped to your belt as you try to remove the lens with one hand, while holding your camera with the other. Too tight means pulling too hard, and that can spell disaster with a fumbled lens as it "pops" out.I simply adore the Lowepro lens case line for it's ample padding, weather sealed case design, dual zipper system, and its AWESOME belt strap system. You can put this case on any belt without removing the belt or unfastening the belt, and it's dual-velcro belt fastening system is basically foolproof, and very secure. Easy on, easy off. I enjoy field work with one to three lenses strapped to my belt, or tucked safely in to a backpack. I absolutely hate shoulder straps of any kind - they always fall off, snag on things, and beat me to death when walking or jogging. I keep my camera in a waist belted holster for the same reason when in the field and not shooting. The Lowepro cases are low-key, black, and don't stand out too badly, even though you may be toting around 3 or 4 lenses and a camera.This Lowepro lens case #3 is a bit large for one's belt, but it works if necessary for field work. I think I would prefer putting this lens case in a backpack for field work though. I currently do that with my EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM lens and case. It's much more comfortable on one's back, than beating against your leg for a lens that size.I sized and ordered the Lowepro 3 lens case for my EF70-200mm F4L IS USM lens with its EW-74 lens hood installed backwards. This lens came with a soft, collapsable case from Canon, but this afforded NO padding at all, and basically just served as a dust cover and scratch protector. Not good enough for a $1000+ lens in my humble opinion. I was delighted to test fly the Lowepro 3 lens case with the EF70-200mm lens & reversed hood and to find it was a nice fit, without being too tight at all. This included the add-on tripod ring mount on the lens, which does not come standard with the lens. I will place the filter-end of the lens in first, which leaves the smaller diameter lens base for firmly grasping when the lens needs to be removed. Note that the case fits the lens with the optional tripod ring mount installed "bracket forward" or "bracket backward", for maximum flexibility.Another Lowepro lens case reviewer complained of a bad smell with newer cases when they received them. I ordered both a Lowepro 1W and a Lowepro 3 case at the same time, and didn't notice any odor at all with the 1W case. However, I can smell an odor of some sort in the Lowepro 3 case (not too bad), so I'll air it out with the case propped open for a few days just to be safe. I've never noticed this with other Lowepro cases (and I have several). Not sure it's a big deal, but wanted to corroborate the other reviewer's observation.The height of the case and lens is a nice fit as well. The top of lens EF-mount cap is just short of the top of the padding inside the case. I have a regular UV filter on the lens, with the Canon lens cap. There's an elastic netting storage pouch inside the top of the lens case as well that could hold a couple of CF memory cards, or even a lens filter in a its own protective plastic case. I always find this handy for "distributing" extra memory and battery accessories for field work.I am very pleased with the Lowepro 3 case for the intended application, and will put the Canon soft case in permanent "storage". I am baffled that Canon includes a nice case with its EF100-400mm L lens, but not its EF70-200mm F4L lens, given that they are both expensive "L" lenses. But the former lens also comes with a tripod ring mount, wheras the latter does not. I suppose I can "justify" the tripod ring difference based on lens weight, perhaps, but not the significant difference in the lens case???I did try the EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM lens with its ET83C lens hood reversed in the Lowepro lens case 3, but it didn't fit. The hood was too tight. The lens would fit fine without the hood, just FYI.I can't say enough positive about how the Lowerpro lens cases mount securely to one's belt, and don't require removal or unfastening of the belt to put on or take off, should you need to. I mount the Lowepro lens cases to my trousers belt, or to the camera holster belt, and couldn't be happier. If traveling by air, I pack my lenses in their Lowepro cases and pack them in to a backpack/daypack which is inconspicuous and taken as a carry-on so that it's always ME who's carefully storing them for flight.I also ordered a Lowepro 1W case for my EF28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens at the same time, and have posted a separate positive review for that as well.
I don't recommend this. The quality is poor. The wireless signal is poor and the picture is full of lines. The cable that came with it did not work so I had to replace it in order to get it to work in the first place. I would look for a different brand.
The general wisdom on zoom eyepieces is that you give up visual quality for convenience. I have not found this to be the case with this particular eyepiece. I attend star parties once a month or more, and after people take a look through this eyepiece, they're almost always surprised that it's a zoom eyepiece.It's solid and well made and offers very good views. It's a bit pricey compared to some of the other zoom eyepieces out there, but the price difference is worth it. I've tried most of the sub-$100 zoom eyepieces out there and so far this one has given the highest quality views by a significant margin.
This is an awesome gadget that does it all. Had a great experience w/ the seller also. No complaints on this one
These are easily the most powerful headphones I've ever owned. The frequency range is absolutely stellar. Admittedly, my car stereo is nothing special, but it doesn't pick up nearly the range of sound these headphones do. I hear things down on the low end that my car can't even dream of picking up.I previous response mentioned that these are for DJs only - I have to disagree. They're for anyone that loves good sounding music. I will say though, for the price, they can affordably launch anyone into the DJ quality headphone arena.
I can't get any information off of this device. Is not recognized as a device, a removable storage unit, nor as a synched device through the software. Tried on three Vista computers (two home basic, one Home Premium). No answer from Olympus in a week so far. The bootleg I made of a band in a bar right in front of the speakers sounds pretty good (upside down on folding chair between my legs so the red REC light wouldnt show. Great quality, but no quick-start. No removable media nor integral USB like other models. This is 512MB but already half of the way full after the BEST recording rate - about 6 hours school recording and a 1.5 hour concert and other dictation. Not bad! But...Until I get help from Olympus, this unit is useless to me when it gets full.
This is my fourth Sanus product, their fit and finish is excellent, I would recommend Sanus to anyone looking to hang a flat panel monitor on the wall!
I just got one of these last week to augment my storage needs for home. What a great drive! I really like the fact that it costs no more than what I would have to spend to get two 500GB drives and a case that supports hardware RAID 1. To me, running with the peace of mind that I have a mirror is of great benefit wih this drive compared to a single drive and running in RAID 0 (striped) mode. Also, when run on Firewire 800, it is a very speedy drive. I am a photographer and use Apple's Aperture and Photoshop all the time. I have moved my Aperture photo library to the WD drive and it is nice and fast. I would not attribute any slowdowns to the drive. Photoshop behaves the same. As to the noise, I don't hear it. Sure, it is there when you first turn it on, but subsides within 5 seconds, as another reviewer has mentioned. Maybe the noise gets drowned out by the noise of my G5 PowerMac, not sure. Ok, what are the cons? Not much, but I would say that the one negative is that it is bulky. I own another FW800 enclosure that has two disks and it is half of the WD's size. I like this drive so much that I just bought two more. I was going to go the more expensive eSATA RAID array route (would have run me $2k+ for 1.5-2TB, but no more. These drives will do just fine.
I highly reccomend the JBL on stage II. this is probably the best deal available for big sound out of your ipod. yes I know you read reviews about bose and some of the other bigger speakers systems but lets face it they are pretty good money for one of those systems. do they sound better? I have listened to all of them and I have been an audiophile for at least three decades, and yes they do sound better to a degree. but I ask you is that degree worth another $100 -300?? this JBL produces room filling sound that does not sound like it is coming from a tin can. it is rich and there is considerable bass for such a small unit. one of the many things I like about it is when I mount my ipod classic I can sit it on the table in front of me and it puts the screen at a decent viewing hieght so now I can watch a movie with spectacular sound and with the discomfort of headphones. also it is ultra portable. Want to take it to a friends? or to your hotel room? the jbl is light and small enough to pull that off without feeling like you need another suitcase.it will easily fit in a messenger bag, a briefcase, whatever....carry it in your hand for that matter it's ringlike shape makes it easy to carry. the transformer is more of a problem being just a big sguare of weight.also when I say the sound is good, believe me it is! I have had so many friends look at it and say "all that sound is coming from that little thing???" heck the first time I heard one I did the same thing. I was at a friends party and I thought he had a stereo blarring until I noticed this little device sitting on the end table next to his couch. So unassuming I had not even noticed it, until his roommate went over to change the music. I had been on the fence as to what speaker system I wanted to purchase for my Ipod and was leaning toward the very expensive Bose, but when I heard the sound coming from the JBL I was sold right there on the spot. I highly recommend you give one a try I really think you will be pleased.
Although Logitech advertises in their web site and in the product packaging that this camera works with Mac OS X, the "support" is useless. They bundle a driver from IOXPerts, which does not control the white balance (the picture is blue or green) and the exposure (the image is almost black) correctly in automatic mode. Trying the newest version of the driver from either Logitech or IOXperts does not change that. The manual settings do not work, to the point that sliders don't slide and it is not possible to type in values.After suffering for two hours, I packed the camera and boxed it for a return. It does work with Windows, but the image quality is low for a camera with this price tag.
Their installation software never worked from the beginning. You insert US Robotics Installation CD and the &quot;Launching 3COM Modem Install Assistant&quot; message but nothing. Tried 3 times and the same result. So I configured it myself by having the windows to detect PnP but I am not sure if I am using the optimal driver. I never had any problems with any other modem such as Zoom or even cheap Taiwan made modems. Stay away with this one.
hae these hooked up into my Toshiba 42 1080P and my sony dvd player and looks good. Can't complain for the price.
Just recieved my mStand in the mail today. The finish matches my dad's MacBook Pro to a tee. It is manufactured with very high quality and it shows. I am using it for a MacBook and the stand looks great. The screen is now perfectly eye level and has made working on my laptop much more comfortable. Highly reccomended.
I bought my fiancee the digital camera for Valentine's Day and he absolutely loves it. I would definetly recommend this camera for anyone.
To be honest, I never even made it to trying out the software.This thing is not even acceptable as a toy. It is very cheaply made. The silver thing on top is an almost useless speaker - the microphone is actually below that and is tiny and very poor at picking up sound.It can only record 3 minutes of crummy mono sound, unless plugged into a computer and used as a cheap microphone.There is no display to show what is recorded, and the volume control has 2 settings - low and high.The whole thing looks and feels like it is ready to break apart.
I own several Olympus digital cameras, and am extremely happy with them. I recommend them to everyone. I own several versions of the D4xx line, the D620 SLR, the 2500 rangefinder, and the E-10. I have 5 or 6 Olympus digital cameras in total. I recently purchased the D510 because I wanted something slightly smaller, and with USB connectivity.I've been somewhat disappointed with the usability of this camera. I miss the top LCD panel which was removed; the front lens door is difficult to open; and the spring loaded flash which always pops up and requires manual closing is annoying.I have only used this for a few hours, but I'm a little disappointed. It feels like the camera was designed for production cost savings and not an increase in usability.I'll post another review if my experience changes after some more use, but at this point, my recommendation would be to pick up the D490 over the D510 unless you really need the USB connectivity.
Nice cables. Nice vendor. Nice price.Now I have 14 words left. It's a nice day. Think I'll go to the beach.
The difference between using this flash vs. the built in is night and day. Additionaly the ability to tilt/pivot the head for bounce effects is a must for any portrait work. It's high Guide Numbers and fast recycle time and sync make it ideal for sports too. Only thing that would make this flash better would be the features that the 580EXII bring.
For the price, these do a great job. The one downside is that they don't keep the sound out. When I fly, I like to be able to drone out the sounds of crying babies and this didn't really do the trick. Even though they are bulky, they were very comfy and allowed me to sleep with them on.
The cable was not needed as correct cable came with the scanner- very inexpensive so not worth returning- so will save for another time
I have a D5000 with a stock lens + a prime lens that I carry in this bag. The bag has been through tough conditions - sudden heavy downpour, high humidity/dew, dusty/sandy environment and I have to say the protection it offers is really great. This bag carries my camera on all my hiking trips and it has offered excellent protection against the elements. I have had this bag for more that a year and am extremely pleased with it. Even though the outside of the bag gets really wet during rain/dew but the inside stays completely dry. I know I should be more careful with my camera, but weather is a thing hard to predict when you are travelling and that is the reason I got this bag.The velcro + buckle make for easy access when needed and the numerous pockets offer ample space to carry accessories.The red and black combo makes it not look ugly either.
pack a real punch for such small speakers. If you cant go Hi- Fi these are an amazing buy.
I bought these to go on shirts and shorts for an obstacle race we ran. We crawled through mud pits, over rocks and climbing walls, through dirty water and down water slides. In short, we put ourselves and our clothes through a real work out. The labels held up extremely well. The color on the shorts label came off a bit but we were already covered in mud and then slid face first so I was impressed that they didn't peel off completely.I used them on cotton shorts and a poly/spandex shirt. Thought the shirt might not work or might crack when it was on due to the stretchy material but all stayed on with no cracks or peeling. And, our logo was a sunburst design so lots of pointy edges.I followed the directions exactly, used a wooden cutting board with a pillow case on top. High heat and no steam and all went well. Although it's unlikely that we'll wear the outfits again we certainly could. Highly recommend this product.
The Sony Mz-R37 is easy to use and very portable. The buttons are easily accessible and the remotes editing functions make titling, deleting, moving tracks on the mini disc easy. The remote allows you to keep your mini disc in its case and still make use of track searching, stopping, and adjusting the volume. I do reccomend that you buy a cable with stereo mini jacks on both sides so you can record from devices that don't have the optical output. This will also allow you to record directly from a portable cd player. The player also includes recharble batteries that have good battery life and can be charged in the mini disc player usding the supplies power adaptor. I strongly recommend that you purchase this mini disc player from Amazon.com like I did. Amazon.com is $50 cheaper than Best Buy and even $100 cheaper than some other stores.
I couldn't believe I got this cable at the price I did. Best value on a 25ft. HDMI cable I have ever seen. No complaints at all!
I got my ipod about a month ago and I love it. Downloading songs and videos from itunes only takes 20seconds, theres tons of memory, great extras, nice clear picture quality, easy navigation, and very sleek design. But I also have some complaints. My biggest complaint is the freaking battery. They say the battery lasts something like 20 hours.... I wish..... the battery only lasts 2-4 hours. But if u watch a video (like a 3-4 minute music video) it pretty much sucks your battery life dry. If your battery is completely charged and you watch a music video, your battery will be half dead when your done with the video. Also I for some reason cant charge my battery on the computer in my room, I have to use the other one, which is very inconvenient. I also think its stupid of apple to make u spend $30 on a wall adapter and call it an accessory when I think it should come free with it. Another problem I have is how easily it scratches. If u buy one.... dont take the protector it comes with off..... you will regret it. I planned on getting a case before I even got it because if im spending $318 on something I dont want it damaged. So i got on ebay and found a really nice black silicone case and it came with 3 screen protectors, which is exactly what I was looking for. The only downside..... I had to pay for it to be sent from Hong Kong. But trust me $13 is really worth it, the protectors cover the back of the ipod (which scratches easily and gets unattractive fingerprints on it), the front, and the click wheel. But dont get me wrong, everything but the above about the ipod is amazing. I love mine. If you want something easy to use and can hold alot of songs and has great music and picture quality, you should definately get it.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
This mouse is fantastic. Great ergonomics, and all kinds of useful buttons, that you can program for different uses in the different programs (IE, outlook, excel, etc.).
Update on the situation: Recently 3dConnexion released a driver update for the SpaceNavigator. The update fixed the compatibility issues with Photoshop CS3. Anyway, I now give the product five stars and find it very valuable when navigating extremely large images. It's also quite a good deal at $59 MSRP for the PE version. Unfortunately, there's no way for me to update the number of stars on the review.----------I purchased this product exclusively to use with my Vista Home Premium PC and Adobe Photoshop CS3. I had no problems for the first 20 days or so. Now everytime I attempt to pan an image in Photoshop using the SpaceNavigator, Photoshop crashes and any unsaved work is lost. I downloaded the latest drivers, uninstalled and reinstalled, and even posted a blurb on their support forum to no avail. Nothing changed on my PC's configuration. I would return it to Amazon except I just recycled the cardboard packaging this morning and it just stopped working this evening. Nice concept, but it still has some serious software implementation issues and bugs.
This is a great product. It was easy to install and the software is easy to use. I have only had it for a couple of weeks but have used it a lot and find it to be excellent.
as mentioned before, this scanner takes up to 15 secto adjust the lamp before each scan. it therefore isone of the slowest scanners around.the only thing is excels in is moire/descreening.it is 2x faster than other scanners we use.color pages at 300dpi take 15sec + 26sec (usb2)color pages at 300dpi w/ descreening 15+40secif not for the stupid scan driver readjusting the lampeach scan, it would be a great scanner.
This is an astonishingly fine fantasy with depth. I admire Bujold's SF, but I never would have guessed that she could write fantasy at this level. The Spirit Ring was a good demonstration that she can write good fantasy, but this book is vastly better.The structure of reality in this book is beautifully built: the mundane and the divine are tied together in a way that reminds me of the very best of Diana Wynne Jones. Anyone can write a fantasy which uses "magic" merely as another technology, but this book has integrity in its imagination, in a way which is going to make it hard to read lesser authors! There is even a mystic vision here, as good as that in Perelandra (though decidedly non-Christian).The writing style is quite different from Bujold's SF - more moody, less repartee and smart (...) - but our author still seems more interested in relations and interactions than in pure action or pure character. (The book is not so much about character, I would say, as about the intrusion of the divine into human reality.)When I finished this book, I immediately read it again; and I expect to reread it again, from time to time, for years to come.
Its a simple effective keyboard. More of a business unit instead of home use. The keys are loud even when you try to be quiet. No media keys. No extras. Just a standard keyboard. It works though...
This was a breeze to set up and so far has been working perfectly. I am using almost all the ports for my home network and A/V needs. I have had it up and running for about a month and there have been no issues.
Excellent camera. I own and have always enjoyed my Canon AE-1. This digital Canon XTi is just as impressive, versatile, and easy to use as any SLR I've ever seen.
I had to replace some rubber feet on my microwave and looked high and low in my local area appliance repair shops to no avail,look on Amazon and lo and behold access to many different styles colors and prices, these were and are a great deal...
Fantastic product at a remarkable price. Worth every penny to avoid being blown out of your seat during every commercial. I haven't had any of the problems others have discussed such as popping noises or burning out. I've been using it for approximately 3 months now. It integrated easily between my stereo and television and has kept the volume amazingly controlled without seeming to change the movie experience during action movies as well.
Pro's: It holds a TON of music and is very easy to use. (Just plug it in and drag the music to the drive.)other reviews complained that it broke so i bought the one years replacement plan with it, if it lasts the year then i won't complain about it breaking as i have gotten my moneys worth out of it.headphones with it are very loudCons: Not really a con but when you turn it on (Just hold the play button for a few seconds.) it starts paused, took me a moment to figure that one out, other then that and the lack of display (It's cheap so again not really a con as they had to cut prices somehow.)if you want a good player at not a lot of money then this is the one, but it is not a heavy duty piece of hardware, you get your moneys worth.
I'm sick of spam and I'll bet you are too.Don't give spammers and online hucksters your email address by signing up for the "get-Mac Mini-free offers" that are posted here!Search sfgate.com for "David Lazarus iPod not really free" and you will see how the San Francisco Chronicle exposed what the people running these dishonest programs are really up to.
I can't tell the difference between the toner cartridge that came with my printer vs. this generic brand. So far it is printing great and I have no problem with it. I give it a five star because it is comparable to the brand name toner, but half the price.
Now I'm using this remote for 3 months and considering to buy another one. I have also a Harmony remote 650, so I can provide some comparisons.First, I've saw some reviews to buy Harmony one instead of this remote. Harmony one don't have the Light Modules /Omnilink capability, so you'll have to compare with Harmony 900 (in fact this Monster Remote is based on Harmony 850)So what's BAD compared to Harmony1) Design - Harmony is more beautiful and anatomic.2) Screen Resolution - Harmony have a Hi-Res screen (but this is ONLY cosmetic - you'll NOT watch anything in this screen)3) Missing instructions on how use correctly the Omnilink capability (but you can find it over the internet or in reviews here)What's is the same:1) Software - SAME software as Harmony with some minor modifications. Yes, I can say because I have both on my computer. YOU HAVE to allow you some time to learn how the software works then you're ok!2) Overall functions - this remote (and you can see on the back) is based on Harmony tech, so they have pretty much the same way of working: devices, activities, help button, etc. I've NOT SEEN any advantage (or stability) on Harmony vs this MONSTER.What is BETTER:1) PRICE: This is a HUGE FACTOR. For the price of this product you will buy a entry-level Harmony with NO SCREEN and ONLY 4 devices. To buy a Harmony-equivalent device you'll have to spent 5 TIMES more $$$2) ALMOST no LIMIT on the number of DEVICES you can control: even the TOP Harmony can control only 15 devices (that should be ok for 99% of users) but this can control OVER60 devices. This is useful for adding a lot of control over lights, etc...3) IR Extender INCLUDED with the remote.SO my VEREDICT: I would BUY another one of these. It's a great remote control, maybe not so beautiful as Harmony, but with a unbeatable PRICE. I'm more than happy with it!
This is undoubtedly the best iPod yet. I have had the last three versions and this one is my favourite. Like the iPod photo, the support for USB2 is much better that in earlier iPods (where there either was no USB support or if there was you still had to use a Firewire cable for power). This version you can sync and charge via USB which is great as all you need on the move is the USB cable - you can normally find somewhere with a PC (or use your own laptop pc if you have it with you) with USB to charge up your iPod.The screen is bigger so you can see your photos better and the iPod video is significantly thinner than the iPod Photo too which is great. Width and Height seem pretty much the same as the previous iPod (with the exception of the screen which as mentioned is much bigger than before).You can definitely watch movies on the video iPod. I used it recently on a trip over to Europe and watched a few movies I had recorded on my Tivo video recorder on my iPod. The quality is reasonably good and the battery life sufficient to watch a movie. The current iPod is still a long way from ideal (I could easily list off a whole raft of improvements I'd like to see), but given the highly portable nature of the device, huge disk capacity and the not too unreasonable battery life its a very good effort at video, music and photos on the move.Update Feb 2006: Having had this device a few months now, I remain very happy with it. The main issue I have with it is the inability to play most video formats other than MP4. Converting video into MP4 format to watch on the iPod is a pain. If I go to considerable time and trouble I can do this using my PC, however it takes hours to convert a movie into MP4 and in my experience there are frequently conversion problems (e.g. sound getting out of synch with the video). I'm hoping that the forthcoming support from Tivo for conversion of Tivo content for viewing on the iPod will make this simpler. Until then (or until Apple upgrade the iPod firmware so that it can play back a wider range of video formats) I will probably continue to use my iPod mainly to listen to music rather than as a video player.
I ordered two of these and was very pleased with the result. They were very easy to hang. Installed both in less than an hour. The longest time factor was locating a stud in the wall. I would recommend this product.
This little unit rocks. Picked it up used for $50. Just as good as an I-pod, but alot cheaper, and the batteries last alot longer than my I-pod. I was afraid I was going to damage the I-pod or scratch the pretty surface. The nitrus is great for working out or doing yard work. Banged it and dropped it and it keeps on going. Trust me there are many units out there better than an I-pod. How the I-pod became so popular is a mystery to me. If you still must have an I-pod my will be up for sale soon.
I had one of these in my wife's SUV. I wanted to upgrade the old XM in my work car. This one was hard to find. It works fine, however the price has gone up a little. I paid about $25 for my wife's in 2007.
There are too many quality power strips out there to waste your money on this one. The number of failed strips (now 12 one star reviews) is an indication of just how risky it is to buy this item. The strip powers on but there is no power going to anything that is plugged into it. Pure garbage.
This seems like a pretty cool gadget, although it doesn't hold an iPod Nano. The description makes it sound like it holds any iPod
unless you have a VHS and other old equipment/ tv, etc, this will not work for you! welcome to the 21st century... we have a 2009 model flat screen LCD, a PS3, a DVD player, and a nice surround sound, and this model will absolutely not work. i don't remember the technical reasons my husband said, but something about there only being an output on our equipment and this thing requiring an input (we even went to radio shack and best buy to look for a converter, and no one carries them... probably because it doesn't make sense to. the converter would mean taking a higher quality sound from your equipment and inputing it into a lower quality equipment [this headphone set]). anyway. useless.
One of the first things I notice about any electronic equipment is how much time I actually need to spend with the manual. I would much rather look at the equipment and know immediately what to do without having to read up on it-just grab and go. To me, this is an important feature. That's where I had the most problem with this camera. I had to play around with it to figure out all the functions. I did eventually, but it took more time, effort and battery power than I wanted. I did buy a second battery.A hand strap that can be adjusted to a shorter length would be nice. The strap is adjustable, of course, but even after a few minutes I noticed fatigue in my wrist as a result of not being able to shorten the strap sufficiently to fit my hand.Sound and picture quality: overall satisfied with quality for the price I paid, which was well under 200 clams. I can't imagine paying the near 600 for it, though! I did buy a lavaliere mike for use with it in case I want it, which I intend to use for casual business applications.Versatility: both card and tape options. I did buy a firewire for it.Do I like the camera? Yes, and I'd recommend it to a friend.
This lens has been problematic since I got it. I wish I had returned it right away. First it would not lock focus then I took it in and they fixed it. Now it is causing some sort of ghosting on the bokeh. Looks awful when subjects are placed on dark b/g. I am so annoyed cuz now I have to bring it back iN AGAIN. When it is working the photos are amazing.
Great value. Very inexpensive, and it performs as well as any other HDMI cable I have bought. I'll probably get another! :)
I love everything about this backpack: the contour mechanism in the back, the rigid snag-free surfaces of the bag's construction - I hate most backpacks which are flimsy and floppy and you feel the bag gets in the way of what you're trying to do or see; the zippers glide cleanly, catch-free; the fabrication is top-notch - it'll last for years; the bottom is a waterproof rubber base.However...I HATE one thing. I bought this bag specifically for the Snugfit feature which the advertisements claim suspends the laptop inches safely above the bottom of the bag, protecting it from hitting the floor should you accidentally drop the bag - analogous to the Tom Bihn Brain Cell sling system. But Snugfit doesn't do that at all. In fact, the laptop compartment goes clear down to the bottom of the bag. Stick your hand down to the bottom and you'll touch the floor, far from stopping inches above it.Maybe I misunderstood what "Snugfit" is. If it means the laptop fits snugly in the sleeve and won't flop around, then it's true. But if Snugfit means the laptop is suspended from the bottom of the bag, then sorry - that's just marketing hype. Very, very disappointed. Because I feel I was lied to about the very thing I had bought it for. Everything else about this bag may exude class, but that doesn't make up for the feeling that I got ripped off.My solution: Turn fake "Snugfit" into true Snugfit with a simple hack.1. Make it suspend. I measured how far I wanted my laptop to be suspended from the bottom of the bag - 2 inches seemed adequate. This is the new bottom for the laptop compartment, the depth where the laptop stops. For reference, my laptop is 30cm x 26cm.2. Make the new bottom. Initially wanted to sew off the cul-de-sac, but being in a hurry and not too keen about hand-sewing in such a tight area, instead I chose to clamp the bottom of the compartment against the back of the bag with 2 bolts and 2 strips of flexible metal (steel strapping used to clamp pipes). I used a dremel to drill the two holes through the material, pushing the drill bit against blocks of wood inside the bag for protection. Now my laptop is truly suspended in the backpack. There is a 2 inches buffer zone between floor and the bottom of the laptop compartment. I won't have to worry about plonking the bag down too hard or dropping it on the floor.Kensington put out a 3-star product...but I made it 5.
I have purchased other devices similar to this one and not had nearly the clear reception as this one. I spent much less and get much better results.I do recommend this transmitter. I will be purchasing another one for my daughters vehicle.
With a Cokin Sunset filter you don't need to wait till evening - you can simulate the colors of the setting sun in the morning or anytime. But you can't make 12:00 noon in downtown Los Angeles look like a warm, coffee-sipping, prairie sunset in Montana by simply slapping an sunset filter over the lens either. The two Sunset filters (197, 198) are graduated, the upper densely colored section highlights the effect of the sky, while the lower less dense section gives the rest of the picture the desired sunset effect. These filters can be combined with almost all other Cokin filters and attachments : Diffraction, Colored Varnish, Vaseline, Diffusers, Dreams, Split field, Polarizers, Super Speed, Double Exposure, Prism, etc.
My order status gives an estimated shipping date as 03/09/2005 and an estimated delivery date as 03/16/2005. Well and its still not shipped let alone be delivered to me. Whats happening Amazon? Really bad delivery schedule, I am disappointed. Think I will cancel the order.
This inexpensive router will easily allow multiple machines in your household to share your single DSL internet connection. My ISP required two pieces of software to be installed and I was unwilling to do this. With this router I could connect any &quot;visiting&quot; laptop to my home network w/o installing my ISP'sconnection software. Although the setup/configuration screen is easy to use, the naive computer user will need to consult the manual for help when installing. The included &quot;Quick Installation&quot; sheet did not meet my needs.
Like many others, I've struggled with finding a great - heck, I'd settle for merely decent - way to hook my iPod into my Honda Odyssey. I've got the last one that didn't have a dedicated line in for external devices, so the only way I could wire it directly into my sound system would be to disable the DVD player. Over the years I've tried the radio style devices and a number of different cassette adapters.The radio devices required too much in the way of constant adjustment and the sound was never very good even on a totally clear channel. All of the cassette adapters I tried always produced a very tinny sound and required me to alter the EQ settings on the iPod to get anything close to usable, and even then it wasn't nearly as good as listening to a regular FM station.Recently, my 3rd adapter failed. Enter the Philips adapter. Wow. This thing is outstanding. Unlike all of the others, there is zero noise from the cassette deck (with the others you could always hear the mechanical parts turning and clicking in the background) and the sound is an incredibly accurate reproduction of what I have on the iPod. Even better is that it sounds at least as good - and often better - than the sound system has ever sounded.I'm going to buy a couple more of these: one for my other car and another as a "just in case" adapter. I like this one so much that I'd really hate it if mine broke and I couldn't find a replacement.I know this one costs a bit more than most of the competitors, but in my opinion, it is worth every cent. Highly recommended.
I got my zen v and was surprised how tiny it is. It is much smaller than you might think. It's light and easy to use. I found the new joy stick to be a great idea. I didn't have any problems and I dont have tiny fingers. This is an easy player to use and is built beautifully. The quality is as good or better than iPod. I was going to get the zen v plus with video but I couldnt wait and am not that into video on a small player anyhow. The price is very low for these zen v players, especially considering that they are super high build quality. All you have to do is charge the player for a few hours before you mess around with it. So, I highly recommend this delightful player for ease of use and build quality. IMHO it's better than apple and much better than sandisk. You will be impressed. I also would like to stress that the joystick system on this player is easy to use and very simple to figure out. I have had nothing but a good experience using this. Read the manual on the cd if you can hold back from just trying to play with it to figure it out. Even though it doesnt have radio or a video function, the zen v has a lot of options in its menu to mess around with. I am very impressed with the high quality creative is giving out along with low prices. The mp3 market has a lot of options now but the zen v plus is the best for my money. I have a lot of experience with MP3 players and this is the most impressive one yet for its size. Go to a store and check out how small it really is and how nice the player is put together and how easy the navigation is with the new joystick system. You will probably end up getting one. To be honest though, if you do check it out, you won't freak out how small it is when you get it in the mail like I did before seeing it,so flip a coin on that deal.Have fun!I want to add some things here. First of all, I am not a creative fanboy. Secondly, I own a lot of mp3 players. Now back to the zen V. I've read a lot of bashing on this and I think it's just spin against Creative. First of all, I've had zero problems with this player. I also wanted to say the pictures are better on the screen than you might think from reading some of the reviews on the internet. Although the zen v has mainly gotten very high marks from the pro reviewers, they sometimes mention the controls as hard to use or Ive even seen one review that you cant "scroll". Well, if you hold the joystick you can lol. THey also sometimes say the picture quality isn't so great. Well, I own a few others with picture capability and this is the best and clearest of them all!. I read about 15 reviews before I bought this little creampuff, and I have to laugh at how wrong even the few cons were. I am not praising the zen v as the best overall small but feature filled mp3 player for any other reason than that it is. If you want video and a radio, get the v plus but the zen v is pretty darn cool. I dont even really need the pictures. I just wanted something nice. I own apples irivers, cowens, sandisks and other no name mp3 players. I am dead serious when I say this little gem is hot for good reason. Even the battery life is a little BETTER than they say it is, but if there is a slight negative its the battery life, but it's really not so bad as they say. If a new iPod came out this good, I would praise that too. I have no love for any company that makes these little music players. This one really deserves the praise, and the bashers will lose out as more people talk about how reliable and what a solid and nice looking sounding gem this player really is. Besides that i found out it has the latest chip powering it from Sigmatel, which runs around 200mhz. That is a powerful and award winning relatively expensive chip folks! THis is no cheapo player. From the outside to the inside its all top notch.
Well, this camera has lots of functions and settings, but the pictures quality is not great. Compared with what I had previously, an HP, Olympus does an average job. Battery life is satisfactory and the 5X zoom allows you to get close to objects as much as you need.
Headphones work incredibly nice. They work super well with my flip down dome light area player, just adding the batteries they are off and running. They're comfortable and inexpensive and have great clear sound. 5 stars for sure.
Love this item. I have had it for about 5 years or so. Never had a problem with it, hooks right up to my laptop, and it starts up no problem. Holds a great amount of stuff just for my purposes. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for something smaller than the TB drives available lately.
I love the Shuffle. It's easy to download and use. It's lightweight so I can take it everywhere without feeling weighed down. However, I was sent the wrong software, so it was an exercise in frustration getting started. I had to IM Apple to receive the correct software. It makes me want to get one with more memory.
The Qx5 microscope is the natural follow-on from the Qx3. Used as a toy with the "child friendly" supplied software, it will load onto the latest machines; difficulties with the old Qx3 software on Windows XP Pro were not encountered with the Qx5. I have found this software to be intensely irritating for my use, but letting my two young nephews loose on my computer I was delighted to find that the whizzes, zips and boings the program generates during its natural operation freed me to be elsewhere in the house without fear that my young guests had given up on the microscope and were trying to sabotage my machine in ways available only to the very young. Not that I need have feared: a simple walk around the local park produced more than enough samples to keep them delighted until dinner. An excellent Christmas game can also be knocked out with the Qx5 and a laptop by wandering around the house, taking magnified snaps of the decorations and furniture, then challenging guests to identify the objects. (Print thumbnails and you can have a dozen people wandering around different parts of the house peering at ornaments.)However, I have not bought two new Qx5s to supplement the Qx3s I already have just to play games. These `toys' are truly excellent scientific instruments. They allow for rapid inspection of small components, provide good images for presentations, and an image of a graticule can be used to calibrate distance per pixel, providing simple distance and area measurement. These images can be fed to image-processing packages for colour-dependent area measurements and other techniques. Contact angles of droplets on surfaces can also be measured from these images, with the 60x magnification matching the best droplet size. The improved pixel count of the Qx5 gives markedly better resolution of crystal morphology and the more intense LED illumination at last makes 200x magnification generally workable. The rectangular grid of pixels on the old Qx3 has been corrected to a square grid meaning circles are now the same number of pixels across as they are high (rather than 10% fatter). They can be used to monitor and record movement because they collect movies as well as stills: with 15 frames per second (up from the Qx3's five) much faster events can be captured.So what are the downsides? This is a souped-up Qx3, with a better webcam at one end and brighter light at the other, so in common with the Qx3 the optics are not perfectly matched. The focal plane for each magnification is therefore in a different position requiring re-focusing after every change, as well as producing occasional microscopes with one of their focal planes squeezed quite close to the microscope body. This can mean the plastic stand is at the limit of its movement and bouncing on the last tooth of the cog, or if you've built your own holder you may start bumping into the plastic shield around the light. The TWAIN driver is new, and has no light control, and there is no utility offered to control light separately from your Start Menu. It captures images on command, but then you have to select the image to pass it on to your graphics package - an unnecessary extra step for most applications. The automatic colour balance bleaches images of predominantly one colour, and with the bluish LED illumination, yellow seems to come off particularly badly. This is not true with the interface that opens for capturing movies, where all sorts of settings can come under the operator's control, but the driver (at least in XP Pro) is a Windows Driver Model (WDM) rather than Video For Windows (VFW), limiting your options to only more recent software, and the light is still not accessible.Generally, however, I'm delighted with the improvements in image resolution and frames per second that the new camera and light offer, and for a price that seems lower than the Qx3 commanded until the very end of its commercial life, these `toys' are extremely good value for anyone who wants to peer at small things through the eye of the twenty-first century.
The device performance ranks 5 stars. The 99 page owners manual on the accompaning CD remains for others to read and rate, I chose not to read it.
The Rio 600 was a bit of a disappointment. First of all, within a week or two, the supplied earplugs separated and the control pad used to play the songs became increasingly more difficult to depress. Getting a song to play was at times almost impossible. One thing that I really did not like was the inaccurate power monitor for the batteries. When the Rio said that I had &lt; 4 hrs playing time, it would not play. According to the power monitor, the battery still had 1/3 of its power, but yet the Rio did not play. I must say that I have been dissappointed with the Rio. I would recommend the Rio as a[n]..alternative to people...
I have been using this AC adpater for several months, stressing it with long hours of work and the performance is excellent. Sometimes the constant use is more than 24 continuous hours. I have even drop it by accident with no consequences. It worths the money.
I ordered two of these storage cubes for my ever increasing supply of computer discs of art files and fonts that I need to have close at hand (I do a lot of graphics work and desktop publishing). I absolutely love these cubes! They stack well and sturdily, take up a small amount of space and they are easy to access. Each pull out tab hold 2 CD's. They pivot back and forth so the CD you want is easy to access. Each tab can be labelled so you can go directly to the CD you want. They seem to be quite sturdy. Lastly, I like the red and blue as a very nice change from decades of ivory. For the price, most definitely a bargain!
This is my largest Lowepro SlingShot bag. It's exellent: has great padding, allows easy access to camera while still wearing bag, and is comfortable. It may be a bit too big for most (if you are using a smaller DSLR with only a couple lenses, go with the Lowepro SlingShot 100 series. I have several lenses, flash units, and other accessories so this one works great with my D90 - and I can leave my large 700mm telephoto lens on the camera when storing in this bag. I highly recommend this and other Lowero bags!!!
I've really enjoyed these speakers in my home theater system. They look and sound fantastic. I live in an apartment so I keep the subwoofer down. However, on the rare occasion that I have turned it up, it shakes the entire complex. I've had these speakers for five years and will continue to enjoy them for many more.
I have a 5d, 70-200L 2.8, 24-70L and a 580ex...from other reviews...I thought I would be able to fit all of this in the bag. I can "jam" it all in there but then I can barely zip it. Not sure how the others have packed their stuff.Overall the quality of the bag can't be beat for the price.
I bought my Tv 2 weeks ago after much research...It totally exceeds expectations when viewing TRUE HiDef 1080I(1920 X 1080 pixel channels)It has SIX viewing modes so you can always get full screen projectionwhether 480I or 1080IThough it is "cable ready", in order to utilize it's 1080I capabilities,I had to upgrade to a HD cable box (includes TIVO and 2 tuner recording which is great) $75.00 mo FULL SERVICEThe 480I digital channels vary widely in picture quality from POOR to VG**The 1080I HiDEF channels are truly STUNNING*note: the cable guy used a coaxial cable from the new box to the TVI suggested he use a HDMI cable and the difference was noticable** I have UPGRADED my HDMI to HDMI cable @eforcity*AMAZON (6ft $3.12) EXCELLENT for all needsIt has significantly reduced the cable noise and improved480I receptionThis is a TV built for the future with FULL 1080P capabilityThe 3 HDMI ports are v1.3*I confirmed this with tech at Toshiba(they are listed as 1.0 on many sites)This is IMPORTANTIf you combine it with a TOSHIBA A-20 upconverting 1080P HD-DVD player HDMI v1.2a($320) orSONY Playstation 3 HDMI v1.3($500) or BETTER ...WAIT until October 31st, when the NEW Blu-ray playersor the 4th generation HD DVD come out,you will have a terrific system for under $2000 that will not be obsolete in 3 years and utilize the full 1080P potential of this incredible HDTV*Make sure to use 24 bit/pixel high quality cablesIt was ready out of the box:The ONLY adjustment I have made is to increase the Bass setting to 65(the sound is VERY GOOD)note:I purchased a MONSTER HDTV Calibration Wizzard on EBAY for $2.50I have NO green tint and the blacks are true...as are ALL the colorsI made NO color adjustment as was recommended, only contrast and brightnessI could not be more satisfiedUPDATE 9/3/07It is clear from the reviews and my own experience that this HDTV does NOTdistinguish itself with older equipment, broadcasts in 480I, OR with antennaEven the broadcasts I get on cable in 1080I from my local stationsare not 100%HOWEVERWhen using the HDMI connections in FULL 1080Ifrom national networks: Discovery PBS FOOD NETWORK ESPN NBC ABC CBS etcIT IS INCREDIBLE !!!!For movies or gaming in 1080P you will need a upgraded DVD player orplaystation 3 (check specs & compatibility)*currently available on AMAZON for $1300 delivered - A STEAL
This printer is not bad. It's not brilliant though just OK. Good quality pictures printed too. The price though is a bit to much. I am getting a digital camera and our printer is not very good so I will probably get a new one. This is the one we will most likely to get.
I have owned an older HP Black and white printer for 15 years and it keeps going strong. The 1600 is also working great after over 2 years with great color and never jams. It will probally last for years also. I would not buy anything but a HP printer.
I am quite pleased with the iSkin Duo. It is a tight fit, but as a result it keeps the iPod from slipping out. The case consists of two pieces: the tight skin with a clip that goes directly on the iPod (and covers all but the screen and headphone input and port), and the hard case that hugs the front of the skin/iPod and covers the screen.The clip:-It has no spring, so I am not sure how long it will last without snapping.-It seems that you can not separate the clip from the skin without damaging at least one of them.-It only has 180 degrees of rotation, so you can't turn it upside down (I prefer one that has 360 degrees, but for most this is probably not an issue)-It does not rotate easily. If you wear pants that are made with light material, when you attempt to rotate it, you will end up just twisting your pants. But for those that prefer it not to move around, this is a good thing.The case:For the most part it fits the Ipod quite well. The only exception is the hole for the "hold" switch does not line up. Turning "hold" off is not a problem. Switching it on, though, takes a little bit of effort sometimes (emphasis on "little").This also comes with a a lanyard attached to a plug that fits into the port. This can be used instead of/as a backup to the clip.All in all it is a good product, and I would definitely recommend it.
I am very pleased with this purchase. Great price, the mouse works wonderfully and the Fingerprint Reader is awesome. Our family shares a computer and it is great to simply touch the reader to access your Vista login with out having to type a password.The login manager works with all websites I have tried and works better than expected.I would HIGHLY recommend this product. If you have Vista, you will have to download the updated driver, but it is easy to find and easy to install.
Eventhough, it is too early to say, these batteries appear to be doing a pretty good job.
I love this bag, it offers great protection and has much room for cables and your personal stuff. It protects my Mac and keeps everything neat and organized!
Beware, a lot of what people on here say about purchasing this TV or other TV's is colored by their opinion of themselves. Price-point buyers will say it costs too much, and they will buy something else. To affirm their belief that they made the right choice they will adopt a negative opinion of the TV they really wanted but did not buy (this one).Be fully aware that by buying a SONY you are also buying into the perception that SONY's are better. Whether they are better or not is up to you entirely and will not be determined by anything I say here. For me this TV is a beautiful example of what one should expect of a High Definition LCD TV. Is that because it is a SONY? I don't know - what I do know is that when I went to the store to look and compare, the SONY TV's consistently had better looking pictures.You will hear a lot about "ghosting" or "black shadows". Do not let it alarm you or be a reason you don't buy this TV. Just make sure when your set is delivered that it is everything it has been promised to be - have them plug it in and turn it on. I don't have a clue what either of these "problems" would look like, but I have been watching HD programming on my new set for the last 3 weeks and cannot see that anything is wrong with it.Also if you buy it direct through Amazon make sure you check back for the next 30 days to see if they lower the price - e-mail them and call them on it and they'll refund the difference. Thanks Amazon!
This is the second battery for my Nikon D70. I chose this model because it will work with the D200, in the off chance that I would upgrade my camera. It came quickly and worked great.
I bought this memory with the Aiptek camera. This memory card is okay, but I can only record for 45 minutes. I haven't had an issue with the camera or with the PC camera function either.
I like very much this product, only problem that is a big dimention, but to use fixed not problem.
The 1 Star Reviewers are not lying. This detector is garbage. I have exclusively purchased and used Escort since 1983 (27 loyal years!). This detector would go on and off on it's own, self calibrate every other minute, report "service required," etc., etc. The list could go on and on. Everytime you hit a bump, something would happen with this detector. Don't get me wrong, when it worked, it was great. But that was few and far between. Not worth all the headaches. When I contacted Escort they refused to do anything about the problems, they are well aware of, unless I wrote a nice fat check to them. When I explained I was a loyal customer for 27 years, and their records would easily show that, I requested a discount on a new detector or fix this one for free. Escort's response: TOO BAD, SO SAD. This company just lost a loyal customer and any future purchases from me. Furthermore, it is now my mission to inform as many people as I can about this horrible product and the company's lack of fixing it (despite knowing the problems full well), and their failure at making good for their customers. Good bye, Escort. It was nice knowing you when you had reliable, decent products. BUYER BEWARE: ESCORT ALSO OWNS BELTRONICS. So if you buy Beltronics, you are getting the same exact product, only under a different name!!!!!
I have recently decided to update my digital camera. I have been using the Canon A40 since 2002 and have been largely very satisfied with it (see my review and photos for the A40). The Canon S3 for me is the logical upgrade. I haven't purchased it yet but it was my favorite after examining the data on the Panasonic, Sony, and Kodak competitors. Well, after returning from a little time at the stores to get a feel for the various cameras, I have a couple things I think might be useful to other searchers that I would like to share:The Canon S3 is the most unintuitively designed camera in its general class. I thought the A40 was overly complicated and the S3 is worse. It has poor ergonomics but is better ergonomically than the Sony H2/H5 which I felt was nearly impossible to use one-handed. The Kodak Z710 was absolutely the best design with intuitive buttons and a wonderful feel in hand. I have fairly large hands but I found it very comfortable to hold and also had no problem taking photos with one hand or changing the settings. Yes, I like a camera that takes quality pictures but I don't want to be fumbling so long with settings that I lose the joy of a spontaneous moment of beauty either. Regretfully, the noise on the Koadak Z710 was unbearable to me even at ISO 100- worse than the noise on my old Canon A40 with it's relatively less substantial 2 MP resolution and 3X optical zoom. I just can't buy a camera that takes worse pictures than my outdated Canon A40 (the photos I've taken with the A40 beat out a lot of those taken with cameras I am reviewing here).The viewfinder of the Canon S3 is extremely dark as other reviewers have said and I found it absolutely impossible to use. It does have a lot of bells and whistles- some of which are entirely useless (menu themes!?!) and some which are highly attractive (color accent and color swap). The camera does produce some beautiful photographs with the excellent color that Canon is known for.If you can get past the two-handed photography and the viewfinder which protrudes uncomfortably past the camera body, the Sony H2 is an excellent choice. Depth of field is not as nice as with the Canon but the photos are still near professional quality and I know many happy users personally who wouldn't trade it for any other on the market.I have not been able to field test any of the competing Panasonic models, namely because I have been to 4 large retailers and one camera shop, none of which carry any of the Panasonic FZ series. I do have to say though that I am very attracted to the Leica lenses- very high quality lenses used in the manufacture of medical research equipment. And I've seen some absolutely amazing professional quality photos come out of them. If any of you out there in Amazonia have an idea where I can find a retailer that has the Panasonic FZ series cameras, please comment.If the engineers at Canon would have streamlined the Canon S3, it would be in the mail right now but with its ergonomic design shortcomings and higher price, I simply have to take a harder look at it's competitors.
I bought this laptop and as soon as I got it, cleaned it up and installed my favorite Linux Distros, now I have 15GB for Windows, 7GB for Debian (my favorite) 7GB for Kubuntu (trying it out) and 1GB for a future installation of Linux From Scratch, the other 50GB are for my data.So far everything has worked well, except in kubuntu that I had to configure a "vesa" driver to get Xorg Working, but later updated to the ATI Driver and now, everythings works Great!!!The Only thing I miss is a PS/2 Port for an external optical mouse I have.
Pointer jumps off screen constantly - major problem. If you like gaming - don't get this mouse. If you like frustration - this thing is perfect for you. Can this mouse really be called a &quot;precision pointing device&quot; when the pointer disppears every few minutes? I think not. I was much happier with the Microsoft corded Optical Intellimouse, which only cost me 1/2 as much as this.
I bought I version of this TV from a local big box retailer (the KP46WT510). 2 years and 11 days later, the covergence amplifiers blew out. Result, $400 repair, because it was 11 days out of warranty. If you must buy this TV, make sure to figure in the cost of at least a 3 year extended warranty with in-home servce.
I'm really satisfied with the product, plus it arrived really soon to my house and in good conditions
When I started using flash drives, I started with a 512kb. It's amazing how I can now tote around a 64GB flash drive, more space than my laptop! I love this drive because I can download whole software programs to it and lately, I've been working on a project that involved hundreds of pictures and I had no problem copying them. It's a plus that's waterproof although not a necessity for me. The only thing I have a comment about is the cap because it is not attached to the drive in any way so there is a possibility of forgetting it somewhere. I'm thinking of running a string to attach it to the ring that I hold my flash drives.
This is a great way to add auxiliary input to any older Pioneer head unit (CD or cassette) with CD changer controls and has a "P" in the model number. Audio from a DVD player, MP3 players, cell phones, etc can be channeled through your great sounding Pioneer head unit. Also includes RCA to 3.5mm plug adapter cable as a bonus. About half the cost of an OEM Pioneer adapter.
Charger is compact and charged batteries in 3 hours. The kit came with 1850 mAh batteries; even better...
I bought a Sansa E-250 (reviewed elsewhere) which I really like. I thought the sound was good but I didn't care much for the earbuds. They were quite uncomfortable after wearing them awhile.I began shopping around for replacements, but shopping online is difficult because you can't test the sound or the comfort. So, I relied on the good reviewers here at Amazon. My search led me to these V-MODA Bass Freq earbuds. I chose the black.The only negative to these earbuds is the difficulty in getting them out of the packaging. Once that was done, I plugged them into the E-250 and gave them a try. You really need to experiment with all the earpieces. I started with the small but they were too loose to give good sound and they fell out. Like Goldilocks, I kept trying the different sizes, until I found the best fit. Once you find the best fit, you will also experience the best sound.I was extremely pleased with the sound of these earbuds. They are far better than the ones that came with the Sansa and WAY more comfortable. I have not touched the equalizer yet, because I'm pleased with the sound, but I'll probably experiment with it to see if I can improve the sound even more.These earbuds are a great bang for the buck. They sound great and are comfortable in the ears. It's a totally new listening experience.
I needed a USB cable to connect to a peripheral that requires a little extra reach. Because of the length involved, I needed an "active" USB cable. I looked around the big name stores in town and they cost 3-6 times as much as this one. This has worked great and I would buy it again if I need another one.
The item came right on time. I would have given it 5 stars but it doesn't charge the itouch 2nd generation. It does work for the ipod though.
Having upgraded from the Sony Mavica FD73, the CD400 was quite a jump! Big 4.0 megapixel pictures, with lots of adjustable settings make this camera hard to beat. The only downside is no zooming in on videos (but you can set the zoom beforehand), but then again, you bought this for its still camera capabilities, and not its video capabilities, right? It will even autofocus in complete darkness.
We purchased this TV for use at trade shows. Excellent portability, nice bright picture, and unlike a lot of other TV's in this size, decent sound. Purchased a cheap 26 inch wheeled suitcase and some foam padding to use as a transport and storage case. Works great!
Video nuts may not like the artifacts that this unit produces. If you are outputing to VHS tapes, it won't matter, but if you are into capturing the highest fidelity possible for future generations, or for display on a large flatscreen TV, you should try this out in the store before buying. Just play the output hooked up to a large flatscreen. Now compare to another camcorder you are considering. I'll bet the DCRIP1 comes up short, but it is a judgement call if it is significant enough. The camera I use for family shots is a Triple CD Sony TRV950- and it produces near HDTV like quality, far outstripping the DCRIP1.Near HDTV quality means zipideydoodah if you miss the shot because the camcorder is not always available in your pocket. Because of this, 3 times as much video is being taken with the DCRIP1 in my house.I haven't had any problems converting the tapes to DVDs. I used the Sony provided MovieShaker app to rip them to disk, then MyDVD to shoot them to DVD. More hassle because this unit isn't automatically recognized by standard Video applications due to it's nonstandard driver. (Gee- what a shock that Sony often ignores standards). It is nice the MicroMv tapes have memory to store the stop points and recording date/time of the clips, but the feature is only a nice to have. If it was more taken advantage of my software programs I use, it would be a relevant feature.This extreme portability might not be worth the price premium. After all, there are some good Mini tape camcorders that though not pocketable, are very close to this unit in size, and probably have better video output quality.My unit quickly had a problem with lens cover not opening completely. It is an annoyance and probably coverred by warranty but I don't think I'll send it back, since it is easily slid open manually. This sort of think may be an inherent risk due to the hairy mechanics on minature cameras. Might be something to consider if you are in a more dusty or marine environment as I am.The integrated camera is what you'd expect for a 1Mpixel. I took some snapshots- but there are many very decent &gt;4Mpixel pocketable cameras so don't rely on this one for being an all in one. Maybe in a few years we will get a true all in one camcorder/ digital camera. We aren't there yet.I'll echo what someone else said about low light. It is ok, but not like the ones that take shots in utter darkness.If you decide to buy- get some extra tapes off the net because the local stores charge a fortune for the MicroMVs- that is, if they even have them. I bought both tapes and camera from Amazon. Very fast delivery, no complaints or hassles as usual.One last thing- The battery life on these puppies is a lot better than the old days. My habit was to buy two extra batteries. I didn't for this unit and probably won't need an extra. If you are going to be shooting a lot before getting to another outlet, that's another thing but I shot for a full day at disneyland and still had plenty of juice.
Greetings wanna be owners of HC3.Just got mine. Here's a brief overview.Design is awesome. It looks like a Red Bull can with all the buttons on it. Battery compartment is the best part of it. No protruding bat packs out the back.On the inside, however,you have to understand that this is only a 2nd generation camcorder. The quality is about the 2nd generation DV cams back in the day.No, i'm not bashing the HiDef, but when played at full resolution on big screen the edges are really blurry. No sharp lines.Basicly, if you want the quality of the latest blockbusters this is not your cam.The CMOS imager does not have quite enough pixels for full HD. It takes two pixels and creates a third in the middle.That's no way to capture video!Does bring the size and cost down, but I suggest you safe your pennies for a little more.Price is going down anyway, and the quality is going up.I suggest you be smart and wait.(or be a fool and waste your hard-earned savings)
Excelent Ipod.
Over the years I've owned quite a few vcrs and lately, several dvd players. The DVD-2130 encompasses some of the best features of both. The materials and engineering that have gone into this are top notch. The picture is excellent on both the DVD and VCR.So far it's worked flawlessly, in fact, so well that I've ordered two more for the exercise room and a guest room.I keep this one beside my computer underneath an HP Photosmart printer and next to a 19&quot; TV in addition to my 21&quot; monitor so that all my media requirements are covered well.No, it doesn't record DVD but that's what my computer DVD R/W is for. All in all, an excellent value for under $100.
This is the same as a Pentax DS-2. The pros are that it is small and light, and has a big, bright viewfinder due to using a pentaprism instead of a pentamirror, which some say gives a slightly dimmer view. The cons are that it does not have image stabilization like the Pentax K100d or stabilization plus a self-cleaning sensor in the K100d super (both of those use the Pentamirror). When this was selling for 349, it was a steal.
My friend owns this notebook, but I have helped him set it up. He purchased it used through an auction site and ended up paying it the same price as other retailers.The performance (AMD Athlon 64 at 2GHz, 512MB RAM)is quite nice, and is able to play some serious games due to the plentiful graphics chipset within. The speakers on the unit resembles the same placement as the Compaq/HP notebook variants, and the machine is quite nice to look at.However, there are shortcomings. The LCD seems dull to look at, and after adjusting the color tones and brightness, it still looks dull. The notebook he had also had traces of cut hair on it, we joked at this, since our group never recommends purchasing items from the auction site (for such reason). The fan is noisy, but not too noisy. It makes a "unique" sound when the fan runs at full speed.The machine is nice, but the screen (in his model) is dull in color, and if calibrated, not very bright at all.If parent company Gateway stays afloat, eMachines can continue selling great value notebooks.
This is really a great product. I bought it with all of the birthday moneyI recieved, and I'm so glad I did. This device trumps the iPod in nearly all aspects. The screen is brilliant, and the video quality is astounding.The touch pad may be a bit clunky at times, but it's better than a trackwheel. The audio quality is as good, if not better, than the iPod.The best feature of the player is the ability to play subscription music.I use Urge, but Napster to Go or Rhapsody to Go are good services as well.One of the coolest features of the player is the ability to change the backround. There are 6 different backrounds, all of which are very detailed and more fun than the boring iPod white backround. The player is relatively thin, beaten only by the iPod. However, the video battery life is double that of the iPod(4 hours compared to 2 hours). The only problem with the player is a lack of acessories. You can usually find some decent stuff if you just search froogle(type in Zen Vision M case or something like that). If you want a good case, I would suggest the DLO Action Jacket. After I showed this to all my iPod owning friends, they all want one of these. So if you want an iPod, think twice and get one of these instead.Pros:-Works with subscription music-Supports subscription music services-Decent controls-Changeable backrounds:PCons:-Lack of acessories-No iTunes-like video support(Maybe Amazon Unbox or MovieLink)So if you want the best, this is the best.
The Good:I have owned this item for more than a year and it still works great, it has great audio & Video, you can change the audio and subtitles with one push of a button like a regular DVD player, play CD-R's with MP3's, Pictures, VCD and burned DVD's, you can also use it on the road as a normal TV set changing the outputs to inputs with a button letting you play video games on it or to view a camcoder's image. You can also rotate the screen to view it upside down for those who want to attach it to the roof of a vehicle, and it also has two headphone jacks, S-Video, Digital Audio, ect.The Bad:It doesn't come with the car power adaptor, :(Audio & Video cables are short (You will have to have it next to the TV Set for regular use).Only comes with RCA video & Audio cables.
But, as all bass fishermen know, it is a rare occasion when you spend ALL day in water over 6 feet deep, especially in Texas. You may position the boat in 4 feet of water and cast into deeper water, etc... But the fact is that during the course of the day, you are going to be in water less than 6 feet and if you do so for a period of time longer than a few seconds, the X51 will not read the bottom depth accurately for very long and will eventually get "stuck" and read a depth of 500-800 feet and the only way to clear it is to turn off the unit, make sure you wait at least 5 minutes or more, then make sure the boat is again in water deeper than 6 feet, then restart the unit (this may not fix the problem, as sometimes it will still be "stuck" even then)... I am very disappointed in this product and will eventually throw it in the garbage and buy a new Hummingbird (I have had Hummingbirds work in 2 feet of water and at speeds of over 40 miles per hour!)I had mounted this unit on the trolling motor as a second unit, in addition ot the hummingbird I have mounted at the driver's console. This unit (the X51) had never worked properly....
Its an obviously dated Palm5 device. The price was in the appropriate range. I needed primarily a replacement Palm--and am not a fan of the current "Smartphone" crop.The GPS functionality is a bit dated--but still quite useful.The battery life is very measured.If you know exactly what you need this is a good purchase.
I couldn't be happier. I and my PS3 are very happy with this HDTV. Before I decide to buy this TV, I was thinking in buying a cheap 32" 720p, but after reading in some forums and reviews that you really should go for a better TV and not for the price, they are right, this TV has 8000:1 contrast ratio compared to 850 to 1000 on cheap models and also with this set you can rely on Sony, an well known brand. My sister bought a Westinghouse 32" 720p back in October and now 2 months later the TV keep turning off by itself very often, so go with Sony. I still have analog cable, so I was doing a search for channels and besides my 71 channels from Comcast, this TV also found 52 digital hidden channels that my other TV couldn't get it, inclusive some HD channels, like on my area Discovery is 44 and TLC is 45, but between Discovery and TLC there were 3 more channels like 44.1, 44.3 & 44.4, this was awesome, and one of the HD channels is ABC, now I'll be able to watch Lost in HD. YEAH.Also I would like to thank for all of these reviews, they were realy helpfull. I did order this TV last week from circuit city, was on sale for $850 and only $10 3 day-shipping, but now this week the TV is on regular price for $1,100, so amazon has the best deal now.
These hold the signal so good that you do not realize that it is over a 100' area. Great buy, Great cord.
This IS the best stowaway (foldable) keyboard for a PDA. Too bad my Handspring Visor died. When it's folded it's 3x5. It looks so sleek. Keys don't need much pressure--loved typing with it.
Pay close attention to the warning on the back of the WPS54G package '* This Linksys PrintServer should not be used to share Multi-Function printers' - they are not kidding.I am a fairly experienced technical worker who did my homework ahead of time by reading a number of reviews about the WPS54G. I thought I would probably be able to get the unit to work with an HPK80 multifunction device about five years old. Setup went smoothly and I could tell by the activity on the print server's light panel that the printer ought to be working. I played with this for about three hours on each of two different evenings with no success.Today I bought an inexpensive HP Deskjet 5440 and had the printerinstalled and tested on two wireless laptops and a wireless desktop in less than an hour. The performance is good and we have successfully achieved the wireless printing we initially sought.I tried writing an e-mail to Linksys support in advance of purchasing the WPS54G, asking about compatibility with the K80. In several hours I received a response which the Linksys representative probably wasted his time writing and which I absolutely wasted my time reading. The net of what he said was -'It might work, but then it might not'.I downloaded and flashed version 6049 of the firmware from the Linksys website and I expect that if WPA will work with the new firmware, I'll soon have secure printing.If I had started with the HP Deskjet 5440 instead of the K80, I would have been printing happily with the WPS54G several days ago.
Bought one last year and was able to use for only 2 weeks. Now it plays (both ordinary cd audio and mp3's) sometimes but most of the time it will not recognize the cd at all. The player did not undergo any rough handling or anything. If all the reviews about how good this product is true, then I guess I'm just unlucky.
The Coby DP888 has, for me, a fatal flaw that I feel should have been disclosed in the advertising. It can only recognize and show 2000 pictures from an SD card (and I would guess any other memory card type), even if the card contains many more pictures. Of course, over the course of a lifetime, many of us take far more than 2000 pictures. My 2GB SD card is only 1/3 full with 3300 pictures on it, so I expected the DP888 to be able to show a huge number of photos, but sadly, it can't. I wonder if Coby's more recent products continue to have this limitation.
Use it for two weeks, it works as expected. The only con is the slight mechanical noise when stereo is not loud enough. It does look a little flimsy.
This camcorder has been great for my family. The digital stills are o.k. when we don't have our Olympus available though resolution is no comparison to a still digital camera. We can view our old films too now that we have another camcorder that accepts 8mm and Hi8 analog videos.My only disapointment, a biggie! is that I have not been able to get the camera to cooperate with the firewire connection on my computer. It recognizes my card but once the camera is hooked up, everything freezes. Once I disconnect, the computer is back to normal.I would like to know how the others here got this feature to work. (I am using win98 v 2). This was the main reason I chose this camera instead of analog. I really want to try editing and making videos on the computer once I get this straightened out. Can somebody help?
It works great with my DS lite. Fast shipping and charges quickly. I am very satisfied of the quality and price. I will recommend it to others.
My computer has usb 1 and 2. It would not work with the usb 2.0. I only got a nasty yellow exclamation point on the screen. I restarted the computer with the device plugged in the usb 2.0 port, and got only a black screen -- computer would not even start. It seemed to work fine in the usb 1.0 port. Frankly I would have been happy with that, but since it is advertised as usb 2.0 compliant -- then it should be so. I took it back.
Wonderful item!! I have a pair of Adidas shoes, and I use the sensor case, and it is RIGHT ON! I calibrated my run on the track and it is perfectly calibrated to the step! I frequently recheck to make sure that it is still accurate, and it never disappoints me! You do have to follow the directions and insert the sensor into the case EXACTLY as it tells you to, otherwise, it will NOT be accurate.
At first I wasnt very impressed-- my camera is a DVX-100B and it barely fits, with very little room for batteries, cords etc. Add on the mic holder for better external mic, and well its a very tight fit. (Throw the mic into the slot along the top and you have room for exactly one extra battery and maybe two extra tapes.)After using it a bit I have grown to like it more-- its a convientent size, light, and perhaps best of all, doesnt scream "camera" in the back seat when you are parked in the lot of a grocery store, or walking down an urban sidwalk. With all the other accesories in another, just normal backpack, I dont feel as much a potential target-- important as I drive a hatchback.SO far it seems tough, although I havnt really tested that aspect.
We bought this to connect my Canon Rebel XS (D1000) to my father's Celestron spotting scope, but it is a job to get them this to thread right and stay put, and I do not feel comfortable having the lenses of both products exposed while I fidget with this. It was made of good materials and won't break, but we are looking to buy a new one directly from the manufacturer.
this cable was less than half the prices you find in electronic stores and i could tell no difference in the quality of video. do yourself a favor and save your money and buy one of these for your HD needs.
Hi, I got this camera & really love it. One problem though, when I got a memory card, I saw the writing that says 'push to eject' & what looked like a button. Well I pressed it really hard & broke something off & got the 'card cover open' message. I then realized that you are supposed to push the memory card itself, not this other thing.I took to a camera shop I found online. The guy told me it would be expensive to really fix it but that he could 'rig it up' & be just as good. I was shocked when he did it for nothing.Anyways, I am happy with this camera just wish I had read the manual about the memory card as I have never used one before. I have the FE-140 but it i almost identical to this & mine is 6 megapixels, not 5.
I live in a large metropolitan city and every network broadcasts over-the-air FREE digital and HD 24 hours a day. I rarely have to watch anything on analog TV. For me, the Sony DHG-HDD 500 is the perfect recorder because I personally see little value in pay TV (have you checked the monthly prices for full digital/HD service? Ouch). I have programmed the DHG to record dozens of my favorite shows automatically and so when I want to watch something I always have a wide selection of ONLY THE SHOWS I WANT TO SEE to choose from -- nicely listed by name.The DHG is very easy to set up and can be used immediately, but the FREE TV GUIDE will not be fully functional for about 24 hours because it is populated a little at a time, each day. Once filled in you can always see what will be showing, up to 8 days in advance on any channel in the guide.There are several different ways to search the TV GUIDE to find and select shows to record. You can record a show once or have the DHG record the show regularly with little intervention. You can set up the TV GUIDE so that it displays only channels you want or all channels. You can mix digital and analog channels or list them in groups. You can list them in channel-number order or any other way you like.You can save shows for a long time or you can delete them as you finish watching them. You can list saved shows one-at-a-time by date or in groups by name. If you record a show you really must keep forever, you can output it to a DVD recorder so you end up with a widescreen recording just like a commercial DVD.Using this device is simplicity itself though the user interface does take a little time to learn in the beginning. Learning it just requires a little poking around for a day or two. This is a "Who needs the manual" device. There is plenty of on-line help on the screen. All you have to do is select a function and press the INFO button. Just about everything you need to know is covered.If you must have cable service, the DHG can take a cable decoder card. The TV GUIDE can then be programmed to list cable info along with the broadcast info (of course I don't know how well this works since I don't have pay TV). I project I will be saving around $1200 a year (give or take) by not buying full digital pay TV. I think I will use a small part of that to rent some of the cable-only shows that I won't get over the air. No kidding...this is a great device.
I looked at various near high end systems, Denon, HK, etc. I am verry happy with my purchase. It is a beautiful system. It replaced a Sony. My picture is better and the sound is terriffic. The EZ set feature setup surround perfect with my Bose speakers. If I would have researched it a little more, I would have went with the 245 bc of HDMI and upcoding of my older Svideo to component. I use it with DTV Tivo, DVD, and AppleTV to my HDTV.
Consider Cobra GPSm 2100 navigation with free updates & speed camera/red light camera updates. I use it with my Valentine one radar & its fun and safe way to drive on long trips with such investments that keep you awake & make trip exciting & ticket free. Check out GPSM 2100 not because its cheap but seriously consider its features. I enjoy Cobra GPSM 2100 & valentine one radar detector both. I remove Radar detector in Washington & VA but keep the GPS on. It works great!
This is a useful and low cost accessory I installed on my Nikon F-100. It works on other Nikon models as well. The only downside is that it might block opening the camera back for loading or unloading film.
I had a couple of cheap headphones around plus a couple of really nice earbuds, but I wanted something a little better that didn't leak sound. First off I ordered these open box and they looked brand new, just no box. I don't remember the first song I played on them, but thought it was very good. It is an adult pair, your head isn't going to thump from bass (as it should be). I then put on something very vocal with a huge soundstage and it pretty much blew my mind. It was "Church" by Lyle Lovett and it has these voices coming at you from all around and I literally was looking over my shoulder for someone.They are comfortable and pretty well made. Don't care so much for the long, coiled cord, but not a deal breaker. I have a cheap pair of Sonys that actually sound pretty decent even compared to these, they just don't produce the imagery that these do. I have a couple of Klipsch in ear monitors that sound fantastic, but not really comfortable and its a very different sound. They are my "on the go" phones (mostly mountain biking). They sound like the music is being pumped directly into your head (which it pretty much is), these have a very open sound.
The Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand for Apple iPad is an ok tool if you set up your iPad to view in many places. I keep my Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand with me for quick set up when I don't want to carry less portable stands. However, I only use it when I am going to set up my iPad for longer periods of time. I keep my iPad covered with the CaseCrown Apple iPad 2 Bold Standby case and the Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand can be used without removing my CaseCrown cover. This is a true convenience. With the CaseCrown cover on, I can open the Smart Cover to wake it up or close it when I don't need to see my iPad.One thing I really appreciate about the Arkon portable fold-up stand is how compact it is when closed. It's light too. It's so easy to carry with you, you might even lose it if you don't put it in a special compartment of your carrying case or something. Very light and compact!A problem with the Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand is that it could easily be made with better stabilizer pads. The padding on the bottom of the Arkon stand does not extend to the ends of the three points of pressure on the base that stabilize the stand. If there were more pressure on the tips of the three stabilizing points the stand would probably stand still versus moving if you put any pressure on the touch surface of your iPad. I'm going to put some gripping rubber feet on mine, but it seems like an easy enough fix that was a pretty obvious oversight in the planning of this product.
I bought 4 of these. At first I thought they were all broken. After careful testing with other batteries which were known to be good it turned out that out of 16 batteries, 7 were no good and had to be thrown out.The chargers themselves are fair. They can be a little sensitive about contacting the battery so make sure when you load them, that they light up properly.I do like the AC/DC part of it as I am a location sound recordist and sometimes need to charge the batteries in the truck.
Everyone so far is right. This is a great product to store your dvd's. You do have to trim the covers to fit. Beyond that is works perfectly. I have 3 of them. I would recomend this to anyone with a large dvd collection.
Used a 50mm f/1.8 before, love the upgrade. Definitely recommend this lens to others looking for a 50mm, essential lens.
I purchased this package with a new Plasma from Amazon. Excellent price, excellent service and delivery. The receiver is excellent. The HDMI pass through isn't as useful as I thought it would be so I am just going direct from the SAT receiver to the TV. This receiver doesn't pick off the sudio from the HDMI. The TV I have doesn't pass 5.1 back out of of the optical port when the TV is receiving HDMI (only stereo) so I have the SAT box's optical feed going to the receiver directly and the SAT box's HDMI (video) going to the TV directly. Very simple and the fewer units you have handling a signal the better. The speaker auto setup feature is a must-have for these kinds of systems. Great decoder. Dolby D is detected and works well when you have high quality material from the SAT box. Perfect for viewing concerts. Speakers are ok but a little small for listening to music. Good for a small room. Great Sub. The remote control is mazing. It controls the SAT box and the TV almost completely. Very nice to have only one remote to deal with. DVD is a little tougher but most of our listening is SAT. IF you think you will have several DVD players etc, get a receiver with more optical or coax (5.1 channel) inputs. This one has one of each. I use the coax input for the DVD player and am maxed out but happy as a clam. Buy your optical and HDMI cables from Amazon and save a bundle. Even the cheapest big box stores rip you off.
Plug and play. Just wanted to tell the Mac people that this is good to go. THey have drivers for earlier operating systems, too, if you need them.Mac users: Need USBs? Get this.Enough said.
I have 4 different DVD Multisystem players. This one is far the best and plays every video format you can think of.The best player money can buy.
These are awesome headphones that sound great and are worth the money. I highly recommend these headphones. You will not be dissatisfied
Quick installation, it only takes about 10 minutes. I have a commercial 7 series panasonic and it works great.
Great Picture Quality and INSTANT hook-up and down loading on my Windows 2000 machine with the included USB cable. No need for seperate media reader hardware.
This did not work at all. Could not program it. Return the product for a refund. Not pleased at all.
A fantastic battery! Keeping in mind that it's a bit bulky to work as well as it does, this is great because I have 5+ hours of camcorder operation rather than the measly 1 hour provided with the stock battery!
I got this burner after not having a good experience with a Sony burner. This one worked under XP right out of the box and is still working. I tend to use my burners for data back up, but this one also does a good job on DVD too.Overall, a good choice!
Cheap, well-made, good feel in the hand -- my son wanted a two-button mouse to use on a game on the web and I found this one. He says the second button does what he needs on his game, and on the desktop the second button acts as a control-click. The tiny scroll wheel is a neat feature, too.I like the design really well. It was cheap, it feels good to use it, it does what I want -- another perfect Belkin product. I wish that Belkin made cars. I'd buy one of them.
I think the product works great for the price you pay. It is a bit slow but if you know how to edit your pics and reload them on your camera for printing it's a great buy and gets the job done. I printed 100 photos out on one cartridge of ink and I have a pretty high megapixel camera.
excellet sound quality but the bass is not that good
With some trepidation, I made the big switch from PC to MAC. It takes a little getting used to, but so far, so good! The 17" iMac is gorgeous and does what it is supposed to do. The Dual Core processor is a nice touch, it is very fast. The 1gb of standard RAM is sufficient for most, and if you need more, it is upgradeable to 3gb. There is a user-accessable panel so you can install the memory yourself. I would have liked a larger hard drive, maybe that is something I can upgrade in the future. The slot loading Super Drive does it all and is very cool--no trays to malfunction or break off. The system comes with a cool little remote control that attaches magnetically to the side of the monitor when not in use. You can access the multimedia functions of the computer with the remote via Front Row. The only complaint I have about the remote is that the battery was completely dead when I received the package! What's up with that, Amazon??? The keyboard and Mighty Mouse are cool and sleek. I don't know how long all this white is going to look good in my house, but here's hoping. The cable for the keyboard is not long enough, so if you want to maintain the minimalistic look of the iMac, I would suggest going wireless. The display is crystal clear and bright--great for watching DVDs. The built-in speakers are OK, there is some room for improvement there. The included software is pretty good, but they only give you a test drive of Office 2004; a full version would be much nicer! The iSight camera built in on the top of the display is pretty cool, and the Photo Booth software is fun to play around with. All in all, this is a good deal for the money--I would recommend!
Don't buy a camera without one of these. I bought one with my Cannon EOS T2i and put it on the lens. Not three weeks after we got the camera my wife was taking pictures of our son and she tripped and banged the lens on the concrete. She was upset and thought she broke a very expensive lens, all she did was crack the glass and bend the frame. I screwed it off the lens, threw it away, and promptly went back on Amazon and bought another one! Without this I would be out over $400 on a new lens.
This memory card fit right into the camera I bought it for, no problem. What review do you give for a memory card? Works great. Price was good. Came with its own little case.
Realmente incre&iacute;ble... Instal&eacute; este Monitor y me resulta sorprendente notar tanta nitidez en la imagen y tanta calidad de forma global... Viewsonic is the best...Lo recomiendo como una compra segura...
thay are a great pair of speakers,i love them ,the sound is rich ,and they fill the room with sound,
Like the title says, I've had my Inno for over 4 yrs. and it works just as it did when I got it. I live in a nice open area so reception isn't a problem. Like some users stated, that it doesn't work well indoors without the external intenna isn't always true, I have used mine indoors behind two doors without the external intenna with no interuption, but like I said, it has to do with location, afterall, it is not meant to work indoors by itself in the first place, that is why it has the external intenna. As far as sound quality, with decent earbuds, it sounds just shy of CD quality, one user compared it to FM radio, not even close, XM is digital, FM is annalog, unless you have HD radio (which stands for Hybrid Digital, not High Definition), but still HD Radio is "Local Fire", so as soon as you get out of range from the transmitter you lose your signal, with the Inno and XM, you can listen to the same channel coast-to-coast. I do not use the optional antenna earphones because they are one piece, not flexible, solid plastic all the way around, even the earpieces, Very uncomfortable. The menu on the Inno is easy to navigate once you get used to it, and the unit itself is very durable. Also, through the 3.5mm audio output, you can hook it up to an entertainment center using a 3.5mm to sterio RCA cable, then you can really rock. Wish it had live replay options, but oh well, I am writing this review in 2011, and you can get more features with the new Pioneer XMp3, but you will sacrifice quality and durability.
We wanted a reasonably priced clock radio with good sound and reception for bedside and this was a great find! We live on the outskirts of a metropolitan area and reception of both AM and FM is outstanding. Wonderful sound - at very low levels you can hear all the instruments. So we bought a second Recepter for the office where it has worked out very well as classical music can be played so low (on FM) that the person in the next cubicle isn't bothered yet the excellent tonal quality comes through. At higher volume in a large room it still sounds great and a friend who loves opera heard ours and that was the end of his shopping. Now I'm thinking of another one for the shop.
Never owned a Flash drive before, which perplexes me, since I do video production for a living! Anyway, I recently bought a wireless MP3 player for my new van, and it has a USB input for Flash drive insertion. So I bought the Patriot 2Gb drive, as the MP3 player review said it was recommended to use a 2Gb, and the Patriot drive was such a low price, that I couldn't pass it up. The only I thing I don't like is that the lanyard hole on the drive is so small, that it will only accept a thread for a lanyard. Other than that, performs flawlessly. My 64-bit AMD Vista computer recognized the drive right away, with no extra drivers needed, and away I went, transferring MP3'r right away. Nice purchase!
The router works great but I wish it had more range. There is no way of knowing if it is really sending speeds in the speed booster mode. There is nothing that shows transmissions faster than the 54mbit. I hope the 35% faster claim is true but there is no way of verifying it.
I am a runner and these cord holders are great to wrap the headset cords around to keep the cord out of your way. Otherwise I end up pulling the cord with my hand while running or I have to run the cord through my shirt which is uncomfortable. It is also great to use on your cell phone headset cord when you want to put it in your purse or laptop bag. This allows you to pull out the headset and quickly plug it into your phone when you receive a call.
Calibration Wizard is hard to use. I messed more thing up than I corrected. The only redeeming value was that it explained the buttons to where I understood their function better. Same thing could be accomplished with a 3x5 card.
It comes in a plastic sleeve that reminds me of the plastic grandmas put on their furniture. I kinda want to take it off but I don't want the book to get dirty. There is a section for you to write about the photo on the side of the sleeves. I wish it didn't say "MEMO" because it sounds very officey.I love the window on the cover. I drew a picture of me, my boyfriend and his daughter and put it there. It's a simple way to personalize it. The window is 3x3 inches so make sure your that your image is 3x3 (so nothing gets cut off) but the paper you slide in should be the size of the paper that comes with the book. I used regular printer paper so I kept the paper the book comes with under my picture so it could slide in easily.
I never write reviews, but I wanted to warn other brides-to-be about this company and product. Do not buy these. I bought a bunch of these cameras for the use of my guests at my wedding (they were placed on each table for the reception). We found out later just what kind of "cameras" these were.Upon returning from the wedding and honeymoon, we were told by our photo lab technician (we had sent the film to a respected professional photo lab) that he was only able to make prints from one camera. He showed us the cameras to illustrate why, and told us that in all his years of experience he had never come across a more blatent attempt at fraud. This company had wrapped old, already-used disposable cameras with brand-new paper wedding covers. The cameras inside had been used, and each camera had its plastic case cracked open with a rough jagged piece missing, where the previous film had been removed. Black electrical tape was wrapped around each camera to hold the two broken pieces of the case together. This of course was not a good seal, and the film had gotten exposed to the elements.The film inside was cheap bulk film, not the original Kodak that would have come with the camera (Kodak film is numbered - this was not). Some of the cameras did not have any batteries installed, which explained why most of the flash mechanisms did not operate. Also, the date on the cameras were old - one had an expiration date going back to 2005.None of these things can be seen without removing the brand-new paper wedding wrappers - which of course a customer would not do. I find it incredible that a seller on Amazon would do this kind of thing - for a product that the seller knows is to be used for a special day - and that they thought they would not be found out. Save yourself worry and hassle, and don't trust this product or company.
This would make my forth attempt at finding some headphones that wont fly off when I go jogging. Not only do they stay put while jogging, running and riding my road bike they are super comfortable. These are probably the best ones I have bought yet and will keep them in my list just in case anything happens to these babys.
Allows me to view from my digital camera to our 50&quot; TV. We've also taken pictures on vacations and viewed the images on our car TV. What a great value for this minmal amount of money!
This works well but doesn't cover the cut out when the face plate is removed.I had to leave the outlet face plate on so that there wasn't an ugly hole in the wall showing.I rated this 3 stars but I like it; don't love it.It works well and I haven't had any functional problems; just aesthetic concerns.
There isn't much to say about this product, it works with the printer and that was pretty much all that I asked so I'm very satisfied. It is a very good length which is helpful with printing. The only complaint that I have is about the company/individual seller that was responsible for shipping the product to me. Shipping took very long and was inconvenient because Amazon was very quick shipping the printer that I ordered along with it and I did not have a cord to use with the printer for about a week. Otherwise the cord works very well and I would recommend it to others.
The set up will have you chewing nails, it is nearly impossible, but I have absolutely no network experience and I am no tech-y by a long shot. I did manage to do it after 2 days of trying. Now, it's great. I am streaming holiday music from my laptop to a room on the other side of my house. Now that I have achieved the setup, I plan to buy another.
This is a great machine. I have had this machine for a few months and have not really had any problems with it. I would only say that I have tried to scan in lithographs and it does not work for them (it gives crazy looking pictures maybe a strange coating or something) but for photo's and other pictures it is amazing. I have Windows ME (I know it is not my fault) and I have found that the control centre program has problems as it only allows you to scan if there is something in the feeder even if you want to just use the flatbed, but this can be overcome by putting some paper in the feeder and removing it when the scanner window opens. It also prints out so well I am amazed by the picture quality. This fantastic machine and have it at home, the cartridges seem to go on and on and I am waiting for the first one to run out. The fax is easy to use (although I have not used it as a PC Fax yet) and the copying works at a good rate too.Definately recommended, simple to use, just a few small glitches.
The drive does what it's supposed to--holds data. Compact, not unattractive, and reliable to this point (6-12 months). Using it as a time machine drive for two macbooks (via firewire) and as a media storehouse. Data transfers fast enough to stream music.
Everything about this purchase was disappointing. The reason my wife and I got this battery initially was to keep our little ones happy and quiet on a long flight to visit the grandparents. It took much longer than we expected for us to receive this battery in the mail. When it finally showed up only two days before our flight, my wife opened the box and noticed that the battery was slightly scratched and somewhat used looking. After I fully charged this battery pack I plugged it into my portable DVD player and only got about 3 hours and 15 minutes of additional run time out of this battery. This is unbelievable to me considering the fact that Lenmar clearly advertises on the front of thier retail packaging in big bold yellow letters "Up to 11 Hours Playtime". When I called Lenmar tech support to try and find a solution the Tech support guy who took my call sounded like a nice guy and he politely informed me that this was normal that I got only 3 hours and 15 minutes of run time per charge and that unfortunately most portable DVD players on the market are not able to get even near the "Up to 11 hours of Playtime" that Lenmar claims. He also proceeded to inform me that there is also some very small print on the reverse side of the Lenmar retail packaging that says "Run time depends on power demand". I have a 9V portable DVD player with a 7 inch screen. My gosh, how much additional power demand could that possibly require? What a joke. Why waste everyone's time and money trying to promote a product on a promise that you can't deliver? Another disappointment about this battery was that it was not compatible with my second portable DVD player only because none of the connector tips fit which actually is not that much of a surprise being that this battery only includes a total of 4 connector tips. Also, I'm not very surprised that it looked somewhat used because I'm sure that Lenmar probably gets quite a few returns on this battery. Anyways, our final resolution ended up being returning this battery for a full refund and then ordering a batterygeek ultra high capacity external DVD battery which showed up the very next day and now gives our little ones a solid 12 hours of additional movie time per charge.
The Canon Photoshot A430 is the replacement for their entry level digital camera the A410. Canon upped the megapixels to 4.0 from 3.2, enlarged the LCD to 1.8" from 1.5" and added more zoom (now is 4X optical and 14X combined.) Even though this is the lowest priced Canon digital camera you can buy it is in no way cheap. The camera feels solid when you use it and yet the plastic body keeps the overall weight down.Like all the A series digitals from Canon this model still uses standard AA batteries (2 to be exact.) So when you are at the amusement park with the family and your batteries go dead, stop off at the gift shop and pickup a couple of alkalines to get you through the day. I highly recommend investing in a set of good quality NiMH rechargeable AA batteries though; they last about 4 times longer than their alkaline counterparts.Like the A410 the A430 also has the DiG!C II processor. This fabulous processor allows the camera to power up and shoot its first picture in less than 2 seconds and keeps shooting the next pictures approximately 1 second each. There is a burst mode too but I haven't had time to play with that feature yet. The DiG!C II processor also uses less battery power than older digital cameras so your are able to shoot more photos, and view them on the LCD, before you need to swap them for a fresh pair. I took about 150 pictures, with the LCD on, on a set of alkaline AA batteries before they needed a change. That was a "WOW" for sure.Having owned two previous digital point and shoot cameras and one digital SLR model, I can say that I am most impressed with the A430. Some online reviewers have noted that the camera lacks independent zoom buttons. What Canon did on this camera was make one set of buttons do multiple things. The same toggle button you use to move up and down in the menus is the zoom in and out control when taking photos. I applaud Canon on this design. Why include more buttons that you need. You aren't using the menu buttons when taking photos, so why not use them for the zoom control. They aren't confusing to use and actually simplifies the design of the camera.This camera is great for grandparents, young kids and someone on the go. It's is simple to use and takes great photos. I'd recommend it for anyone who wants a digital camera that plain and simple just works. I may just buy two of them so I don't have to share this one with my wife.Warning: Personal rant follows! Before I bought this camera I read several online reviews. The most deceiving was one from a noted electronics review website. Their resident computer geek stated that there was nothing special about this camera and it was larger than most. Having owned and used this camera I suggest their reviewer stop playing online video games and get out in the sun more, because there is something wrong with his head. True, this camera isn't the smallest model around, but it is very small. And to buy a camera that is smaller you must pay two to three times the cost of this model. "Nothing special?" gamer boy? I'd really like him to qualify that statement. The A430 comes loaded with over 14 shooting modes, an impressive 0.4" Macro mode and the best photo quality in its class. If that is nothing special I'd like to know what is special. I don't expect a sub $200 camera to out perform my $1400 digital SLR. Perhaps gamer boy needs to RTFM.
McKleinUSA Morgan 83345 V Series 17-Inch Litigator Full Grain Oil Tanned Leather Laptop Brief (Black) aesthetics are a ten out of ten. The functional aspect of the briefcase providesthree compartments but only a narrow entry for removing and placing items in.The briefcase provides the wow effect. The functionality of the briefcase for everydayuse is much to be desired but what are you going to replace it with? I will requirea entire year of use to provide an more accurrate usage of this case.18 JUNE 2012 (MONDAY).
I wasn't very happy with this product. I can't remember the specs, but recall it fell into the realm I was looking. It did not provide a clear picture from 65 yards. The lens was not adjustable, and could not capture the entire are of surveilence desired.
This was easier to set up then I had expected. After reading through the directions I was able to find a radio station and listen to my I-Pod right away. This is a great product and would highly recommend it.
This camera has the speed needed in snapping off multiple photos without stopping. The reset speed is remarkably faster than I had expected. This camera does just about everything I ever wanted to do using a digital camera. I enter photo contests, and get great results. The Optical zoom is more than the average 3X Optical. It seems to do anything other cameras do, only with that little added touch. Can't beat the price, and appears to withstand punishment; no bumps or bruises.
The points are the points. We need them even if sometimes we would rather just be given a price in dollars to more easily say, "Thanks" or "No thanks," to.
Been using these "bulk" packaged Sandisk 4GB micro cards all year in my kids' LG NEONS andnow the new LG PRIME and they work perfect. Don't know what all the nonsense is about is some previous reviews they are most definitely genuine working product. And with 4GB, you can store like thousands of songs, which is what we are using them for. Don't really need any more GB unless you are shooting tons of videos.Plus, they are packaged with a card reader, which is a nice bonus if you want to load songs and photos from your PC of course! This reader/card package used to cost twice this price just a few months ago. Gotta love how technology just keeps marchin on! Great price, quick shipping, works perfect.
U cant go wrong with this item. Vertical grip with two batteries. That speaks for itself. I wouldnt use my camera without it.
Please Note: I purchased a somewhat different model - 6100 Pro - over 1 year ago. I was unhappy with the purchase from the onset and have subsequently purchased a Canon 8400F ... a great scanner.The Microtek took very good scans from photos and film (35 mm slides). However, it rarely worked. It failed to recognize my computer and when I finally achieved a good scan it just stopped. Eventually, I convinced Microtek to replace the scanner however, the same problem recurred. I tossed the Microtek and bought a Canon.I could not recommend Microtek for a mid level flatbed scanner. In addition their customer technical service department is courteous, but they are almost impossible to contact.If you want a flatbed scanner in the $250 to $550 range you should look elsewhere.
This EXTERNAL drive failed just after 1 year warranty expired,and I haven't used it very often - just occasional backups.Now, it just makes a lot of clicking noises when turned on.My computer no longer recognizes it - the drive is toast.(I have an INTERNAL Maxtor drive that seems to be fine, however,it is only about one year old - crossing my fingers.)I used to think Maxtor was tops in reliability.I'll buy Seagate or IBM from now on. I've had no troublewith them.
In short, the 'auto-sleep' software accompanying this product crashed my system and has never worked. That feature is why I bought it. I spoke with Tech support and they assured me that no matter WHAT was wrong with the drive it had to be my system's fault. I've worked on a tech support hotline for pc's for over a year; these folks have no intention of assisting you in any way other than denying it's their product's fault. I'd encourage you to call Bafallo tech support and run this one past them before you buy this product. None of the packaged software (backup software and auto-off software) work. Buy a harddrive from a reputable dealer instead (Western Digital, Maxtor or FreeAgent/Maxtor).
I live in an apartment about 800 square feet and granted that is objectively the worst place to have a sub woofer this powerful due to neighbor disturbances, etc. I would not trade it for the world. I have always had a thing for high quality audio, I hate rattling where there shouldn't be any and I hate not being able to play loud music; this sub woofer allows just that. I've tested all kinds of music from easy listening acoustic to hip-hop (all heavy bass loads) to dubstep and it not only handles but enhances all my tracks. I paired this up with a denon avr-1513 and take classic 5.0 speakers. I turned the sub completely off while I listened to just the audio from the take classic and it is quite amazing the complete difference that this sub makes. I didn't like the sub paired with the take classic as it was an 8 inch woofer and i favored this sub due to review and price. For $189 (on sale when i bought it) I would buy it 10 times over, and even now that it is back to $250 I would still buy it 10 fold. With that said if your neighbors are easily disturbed you won't be able to enjoy this product, lucky for me I live in a college town and not many people care about noise long as it's gone by 12am. Overall I am completely satisfied and want to eventually get tower speakers and second of this sub woofer for a 7.2 surround system.
This is a wonderful camera, for me. I don't know much about photography and admittedly don't understand all the bells and whistles it offers but it does work great on mostly automatic focus. Only slght difficulties with a sort of slow shutter release requiring complete steadiness when shooting.
In a nutshell, the SB-600 is a must-have for anyone taking photography seriously. You really don't understand the difference this will make in your photos until you try it. I was worried about paying $200 for what is basically a flashlight, but I couldn't regret it less. My only concern? Why are my manuals entirely in Spanish? I had to download the English version off of NikonUSA's website..Edir as of Sept. 11/2010 (Three days after purchase.)Last night, the day after I had received it in the mail, the SB-600 exploded in my face. How else can I describe it? The flash bulb BLEW UP. It's totaled. I did nothing but take pictures with the thing on AUTO. Returning now. My rating has gone down to a 2 star, because, while it was great while it worked....it exploded after two days of use, and, again, no English manuals.
Another great product. It is flexible on how it can attach to your camera carrying case or backback - vertical or horizontal. It holds 6 filters and is reasonably in expensive.
Fits my TZ-5 perfectly. Will not fit additional battery. Has a solid belt strap attached and a small snap cord to allow to be attached around a belt loop or purse strap also.
I buy tiffen UV protectors for all my lenses. They don't seem to degrade any of the images optically, and provide an added layer of protection against dust and scratches. A sound investment.
This is the first base tube I've ever purchased. I have no real background in audio systems, but I'm rehabbing an old VW bus and I wanted it to have a nice sound system for tailgating and road trips. Ive got a 500watt sound amp pushing this and I think it was a great purchase. I didn't want to over do it with a 12 inch and I'm glad I didn't. It real fills out the sound and fits perfectly under a jump seat in the back. I would not have known what to do with it I went with the 12 or 15.the product itself seems like very good quality and not cheaply made.
This card reader reads all the types of cards I have tried - xD card, sd, and cf. But the software was so bad that I had to uninstall it. It just didn't work right and it screwed up my computer operation. Everything seems ok now that I have taken it off. I just use the software that came with windows xp to view the pictures and trasfer them.
This drive failed after 2 months of very careful use. Since there is no serial number on the drive and I threw away the packaging (big mistake)there is no way to exchange it.
Would recommend. I purchased for my brother and he told me it works great in his work shop so he could place the monitor in a better location.
This is a great product when you need an inexpensive way to distribute audio throughout your home. The product is built well and will handle a good load.
Bought the Logitech cordless desktop LX710 and now I am sending it back. Easy to set up and start using. 2 things for me. Mouse was to small for me. Not that I have big hands but after a while my hand started to bother me. 2nd thing The cap lock-no light or anything to show you are using CAPS or not. Usually not a problem but when you are typing a password-case senitive-no way of telling it was in caps or not. Lots of error messages for me. Small I know but a factor for me. Shop around I thought the price was a little high.
All my files disappeared and my laptop recognizes only "1.93MB" of the entire flash drive. -.-Enough reason to give it one star. Right?
Overall worth the price. Nice Tweeters for the price...no distortion even when forced low frequencies. Could be louder, but its good overall.
Not sure what to say. I can only use the video and audio cables. When I connect the power, I get no signal on the other end. The power cable either has too much loss or creates too much noise. Either way, its not useful for both power and video.I brought the power up with other means to the camera and it works fine as a carrier for video/audio. Just not together.
This product works great!!I tried the similar Belkin product and this one is far superior!Instructions are clear easy to understand and I had no problem with it.Stephen Goodman
My bookshelf speakers have a great sound. My old speakers were still good but they were huge. These are small and set up on shelves in each corner of the room. I would highly recomment them to anyone. Lou
Bought this to hide an HDMI, Coax, and two power cables (one of them being very low gauge thin wire). It was cool to get something that can be painted. The war department doesn't like to see a lot of cables and wires hanging all over. In her defense, neither do I. Thus this product made sense to hide the clutter, yet allow for painting so her walls could look nice. [Her walls since she does the painting...i'm hammer n nails, she makes it all look better in the end. That's our deal.]The Pros:Paint friendly90 degree elbow (nice touch to not have to go buy that separate)Pretty good length for most apps.Came with screws, anchors, and double tape (lots of options)The Cons:If you are the dude that needs to follow directions to do stuff, don't buy this. The installation instructions are PATHETIC. Granted, you shouldn't need them if you have any handyman savvy at all, but it's a good signal as to the thought in the product if they can't muster coherent thoughts for instructionsThe cover doesn't really snap onto the track very securely. So, if you have any tension at all that may come upon your cords (or cables/wires), plan on the cover popping off frequently. This might happen in the scenario of having a tilting/telescoping mount for your flat screen. In other words, give plenty of slack on the motion side of the covers.Not easy to cut without a power saw of some sort. Again, not a big deal, but don't plan on trying to make a "nice clean cut" with a utility knife. You'll not be happy with the edge.Size does matter. I may disagree in other instances, however, not here. With four lines running through, and trying to keep the power lines on one half and the video lines on the other half of center, this was not wide enough. This is not the companies fault, as they do also make a 4" version. I thought I'd skimp here in favor of a less obvious cover, but I should have went with the wider version for my application. Not a downfall of the product, just use good judgment when selecting 2" vs. 4".All in all, I probably would buy this based upon value and features if I had a stationary TV with only one or two chords to hide. Beyond that, I would consider something else. I know I am going to. Respond to this post if you would like to buy a slightly used 2" cable mgmt. system that has already been custom cut to someone else's specs, has some mustard yellow paint on it, and possibly a misplaced 90 degree elbow.
I love it, I coupled it with a PIE adapter for my truck and have a 1800 song juke box at my finger tips and its not even 1/3 full.
This is one of the best products I have spent my money on. This speakers 'speak' well and you will be amazed at how well they sound for that kind of size.Also, the buying experience from Amazon was excellent. I got mine deleivered in about 2 days.Will recommend product for anyone else.
This Polarizer is great, excellent shades and has made for some awesome pictures. I would recommend it to anyone who likes photography.
For those who don't want to get into the hype of iPods and want a sturdier and smaller unit, this Creative Zen V is the best. Great sound, easy download from any mp3 sites. I would recommend over the more expensive iPod.
Let me start by saying that I have enjoyed the sound quality in both pairs headphones that I have bought. I had to buy a second pair because the first pair (was destroyed by my cats when I was away on business). However I now feel they would have suffered the same fate. I workout several times a week and you would think that these headphones would hold up under moderate activity. However, from simply taking them in and out of my gym bag the rubber on the wires has begun to seperate and expose the inner wiring. I'm very careful and take great care of my things and this just seemed unavoidable. I have had to tape them in multiple places and this just looks so cheap. My Bose headphones have a much thicker coating around the wires and I am going to use them even though they are a little more bulky.
I'd always been very happy with my 17" Apple LCD monitor, which I'd run in a dual LCD setup with my Samsung 17" flat panel. However, as is so often the case, it died within a couple of months of the warranty running out.Repair wasn't really an option - when the panel itself dies, the out-of-warranty repair cost is in the same league as the cost of a new one. So I had two choices - I could buy another 17", and retain my two monitor setup, or go for a larger LCD monitor and recover some desk space.Since Apple's 17" display is getting a little elderly, I decided to go for the latter option. The Samsung replaced the CRT display on the household PC and Apple's 20" Cinema display was duly ordered.It wasn't going to give me quite as much screen space - each of the 17" monitors had been 1280x1024 - but I'd found the differing brightnesses of the two displays distracting, and two 1280x1024 monitors are *not* the same as a 2560x1024 monitor. I figured that in practical terms, the 1680x1050 of the 20" display would give me as much usable space, plus it'd be better for watching movies on.The monitor is, in appearance, very similar to my old 17" display. It's got the same clear plastic legs, the same touch sensitive "buttons" and power/sleep, and it's got a built-in USB hub just like the 17" had. It also requires an ADC connection, which'll annoy those who only have DVI output, but which is great if you have ADC output, since you end up with the video signal, power and the USB connection all going through a single cable, eliminating clutter.As for the display quality itself - I can't really compare it directly with my 17" on account of that being rather dead, but other than the considerably increased size, the 20" appears to be a lot brighter - too bright if you leave the brightness up full - and to have a higher contrast. The overall result of this is that things look a lot crisper.I've also noticed that the display sleeps/wakes more quickly than the 17" did. The 17" had a clear "warmup" period when you awoke the system, where the display would be rather dim for the first 20 seconds or so before jumping to full brightness. The 20" has a similar 2-step sequence, but it takes just a couple of seconds to go from sleep to full brightness.Any downside? Well, there's still quite a price jump from the 17" display, you'll need a decent graphics adapter (since the display resolution is too much for the DVI output from some older cards), and it's strictly OS X 10.2 or later only.If your Mac meets those specs though, and you want more space than the 17" display but don't feel quite rich enough for one of the really huge Apple displays, the 20" Cinema Display is an excellent compromise.
Nothing works better than the genuine Canon ink tanks! At the rate that I go through them, this is the least expensive way to go!
i love new gadgets so i bought this item and gave them as gifts. I knew this would only work with internet explorer so it didn't bother me that it didnt work with other browsers.It works with 95% of internet explorer log in pages and is very cool. The software is very limited without many features but it does get the job done(BUT SEE BELOW).However I bought multiple of these readers as gifts, and it didn't work on all the computers. On the computers it didnt' work on, the problem was that it would stop working after 30 minutes unless the user logged off and then relogged on. I have e-mailed microsoft back and forth, and apparantly this is an issue with certain computers. Microsoft is still trying to resolve this issue, however being this is the 5th e-mail back and forth with them, I am having doubts it will be fixed.If this item worked on your computer(most computers are fine) I'd give this 4.5 stars out of 5.Unfortunately if you decide toreturn this item when it doesn't work you have to pay 10 bucks restocking fee plus shipping, which made me just keep the ones that didn't work with the owner's computer.
I wanted to like this lens hood simply because it's easy to intall, the inside velvet surface helps absorb the light (to minimize flare effect) instead of reflect/bounce it, the construction and material does not seem flimsy, I have no issues putting the lens cap back on and fit it my camera bag (Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW) with the lens (18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lenses)and the hood on. Sounds good so far.The problem I have with this hood is when you are shooting at wide angle (specifically @ 18mm) and you are using the built in flash, THE HOOD CASTS A SHADOW ON THE IMAGE. Not cool. One of the solutions is to zoom in a bit. That is just silly, if the product said it is for Canon 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lenses, you assumed it was designed and tested with no problems. You ** SHOULD NOT HAVE ** to employ a work around.In any case, the work arounds are:1. Zoom in a bit, although I have not tested at what focal length the shadow dissappears.2. Remove the hood when taking a picture at wide angle with the built in flash.3. Force your shot not to use the built in flash when shooting at wide angle. Probably a good excuse to learn how to shoot in M - mode.4. Buy a shoemount flash. Expensive but can be a good excuse to learn how to bounce your flash.
I have used the lens a few times with great results. It's worth every nickle, so quit procrastinating and get youself one.George
It's the actual Epson toner. No boot-leg. Working properly. Smooth transaction. Free shipping. A bit pricey but I guess its worth it.
I have previously had Cerwin Vegas and was very pleased. However after trying these CLS-10's I was totally disappointed. The highs were tingy and NO midrange was evident. No music other than a rumble came from the lower speakers. I determined that this had to be a defect in both speakers and returned them. Five stars for Amazon customer support!Ordered a pair of Bose 301's and they are WONDERFUL!
With the maximum bang for your buck, the Sansa m230 is fantastic. It has low power usage and combined with a pack of rechargeable AAAs and a recharger the "battery low" alert is nonexistent.512mb is a good compromise, and I am able to get 100-200 songs on average (all dependent on the quality of the music).The design is good also, all frequent buttons are easily accessible and it fits well in the hand.Good little player overall.
Wonderfull training device, i have not started using the virtual trainer but can't wait to start.
I bought this camera for my boyfriend for Christmas because it was affordable and it was a Canon! It takes great pics and videos (though I still can't figure out how to add sound). It has a defect though I'm afraid. It won't turn on until we flip the batteries. I'm sure its a minor thing and it really doesn't affect anything. It runs batteries down pretty quickly, but it's small, compact, and takes amazing pics!
i've always liked Nikon Optics for the price and these are no different. great 25 yr no-fault warranty. I'd recommend these.
Very Useful, practical product with sufficient room for an SLR, batteries, charger, lens, chips, and other necessities. . Hint, carry one or more disposable ponchos.
I hooked this unit up to the audio output of my hdtv and then with stereo wires to my Bose 201 speakers and it works great. I am using the Bose speakers as rear speakers and the hdtv speakers for the front to get pretty good surround sound. Of course, I need to manually adjust the volume of the amp for the rear speakers, but once set, its good to go for an entire movie.
Overall, I like this gizmo--for audio only. I enjoy listening to music and podcasts on my Nano--fabulous sound quality! And I like the light weight, under 1.5 ounces, so it's great to use when walking, exercising, or doing housework. However, these middle-aged eyes don't want to squint at a tiny little screen to view photos or an addressbook, or play games. Even before I needed reading glasses, I would have found the screen unpleasantly small for viewing anything other than the menu and the name of the song that was playing. BTW, I like the fact that the Nano was simple to set up and use right out of the box. Another feature I especially like is that you can pre-set the maximum volume so you don't accidentally blast your eardrums (which happened to me with a previous generation iPod.)Like all Apple products, the iPod Nano is overpriced. Want to be able to recharge the batteries so you can use the device more than a few days? You need to buy a power supply separately, and Apple's is $29. (Several companies sell cheaper power supplies for iPods, both electrical and car chargers.) And speaking of charging the battery, it would be nice to have an indicator on the screen telling you approximately how much battery power you have left. Want a docking station? You have to buy it separately. Want FM radio with your iPod? There's a gizmo that provides this, for a separate charge.For some reason, the 8 GB Nano only comes in 2 colors: red and black, as opposed to the 4 GB Nano, which comes in 5 colors. If you're paying for more disk space, why not have a choice of more colors? I'm happy with basic black, however. And not needing to have my entire music collection on one device, I'm happy with an 8 GB Nano, rather than nearly quadrupling the weight for a regular iPod. I saw no reason to get the Shuffle (which holds 1/8th of the songs of this Nano), when the Nano is so light.In short, I think the product is overpriced, but I enjoy it so much, I'm glad I forked over the money for it.
This new Spectra design is well thought out and quite handsome. The camera is a FIXED FOCUS, NOT AUTO FOCUS as listed in Amazon specs. Spectra film is just about this best Polaroid offers for the consumer. Although not yet available, this camera will use the new 12 exposure film pack as well as the current 10 exposure one. As far as size it is still smaller than the previous Spectra camera and lighter. The wide film size does necessitate this camera be bigger than OneStep or JoyCam.
In-ear headphones are definitely a learned pleasure. It takes a while to get comfortable with them stuck down your ears, particularly if you have allergies (as I do). It doesn't "feel right" at first. I did get used to it.I didn't have much trouble getting them seated right, with the approved "pull lobe and shove" method. They do sound quite nice, and they do dampen exterior sound very well (to my wife's exasperation :-). The bass isn't exactly booming, which doesn't bother me a bit - I prefer clarity over boom. If you're after "sony style" sound, this may not be for you.Altogether, I'm quite satisfied with them. The missing fifth star is for price - at that expense, they better be good!
Was looking for a way to extend my computer to my TV. This worked great allowing me to watch streaming video while still working on my computer.
These are great headphones. I have used the KOSS plug and the Panasonic RP-HJE50 earphones. The Sonys sound quality is unsurpassed at the price point; they have realistic base and a very good range. I had allot of problems with in ear headphones falling out while I was on the treadmill/jogging(Panasonic). The Plug foam inserts would get soaked with sweat and absorb it like a sponge. In short the Sonys sound great, stay in my ears and don't absorb sweat; they are also comfortable enough to sleep in.
Small yet pretty powerful. I do not like the re-usuable bag! Yuck! Try cleaning that thing out...not fun.I love the feature on the handle. ...low med high suction, nice feature. You can reach in hard to get spots.Overall for the price, can't beat it.CL
Impressive, small and nice sound, I had a MPD8081 from memorex, another 8cd mp3 player, after I lost that mp3 player, I decided to buy a philips pocket expanium (I'm a really good fan of 8cm cds mp3 players), the style of the EXP411 was great and when I saw the EXP431 here at amazon, I just couldn't wait to get one; When I received it and opened the box, my bigger impression was that it was actually smaller of what I was expecting!The remote is cool, good headphones and the features are great, play modes (shuffle all/album) are nice options, also the bass/treble/esp features are good, I haven't had any problem with the cdr's and cdrw's I had burned, it does not includes rechargables batteries either a car power supply adapter, but battery life is good and to have 40-50 songs in a single minicd is great, I prefer to have some minicds with the music I like than a bunch of GBs of music that I don't really listen.One of the first things I did was to upgrade the firmware, It was quite difficult to find the file on the net since philips website is a mess, sorry philips guys, but that's the true, you didn't even have the EXP431 in your online catalog; after all, the upgrade process was easy, I copied the file into a cdrw, then put it in the pocket expanium, wait a couple of minutes until the upgrade process completed. The 480 Sec Magic Electronic Skip Protection really works, since I bought it, it hasn't skipped even once!
Works great and is easy to read. Easy to set the time and alarm and change the radio station as well!
After installing this, I noticed one of the PC's now drives the left speaker and the other drives the right. I am not sure if this was design intent or if I got a bad unit, but it is kind of annoying. Every now and then, the mouse pointer will move erratically with no stimulus and you have to toggle between PCs to get it to stop.It gets the job done, and for the price you pay it works as good as I'd expect.
I bought this camera despite the bad reviews cause let's face it for as little as $10 your not going to get much for you money. But my 5 yrs daughter wants a camera and I thought this would be a great starter one. It arrived in the condition that was expected (new) but i was shocked to see how small it actually is. If it wasn't for the wrist strap i doubt my daughter would be able to find this camera when she puts it down. Let's hope that the picture will turn out ok. But then again its a cheap camera can't expect it to work like my Kodak.
I have two of these batteries as backups for my 300HS camera. I used both of these, as well as the Canon original on a recent trip overseas. I was VERY impressed with these Lenmar batteries - they seemed to last slightly longer than the Canon original battery. I wasn't counting the number of on/off cycles, or the number of shots with flash, so I can't say for sure whether they're actually BETTER. But they're definitely no worse! They charge up just like the original, and don't heat up or do anything else unexpected. Since they're at least as good as the OEM battery, and since they cost far less, I recommend them very highly! Based on my experience with these, I won't hesitate to purchase Lenmar batteries for other gadgets as I need them.
This is one of those keyboards that has a single key sized backspace button. It's very difficult to backspace without hitting 3 other keys at the same time.It works well as a Thai keyboard, but as an everyday keyboard, skip it! I should have looked more closely at the picture but to be honest, I didn't think that these single key sized backspace buttons were still being made because I haven't seen one in ages.Good seller just not a great product.
The BOSE 3-2-1 GS Series II system, like most all of its other products, deliver incredible quality backed by superior workmanship. My advice - wait until you have the money and buy BOSE! It's worth the wait and delivers magnificent sound and performance.
I've installed 3 of these on family cameras and now I don't worry about what could happen to the screens. I just installed a custom 67x52 mm protector on a Canon SD750 and posted a hint about how to do it at the daProducts website forum. If you order directly from daProducts rather than thru their Amazon store, they charge only $6 + $2 shipping. Installation, especially of a custom protector, requires steady hands and good eyesight, but the result is worth the grief. I recommend the picture tutorial at the daProducts website.
The product works as advertised. But the design of the lens and the hood attachment is not the most secure. My other lens hoods screws on to the lens. This is attached through 4 prongs that attaches to a thin grove on the lens. With any force, the hood can pop out so may to serve to protect the lens when dropped.
While it's true that there's not as much ink in here as there are in other cartridges, the price for this two-pack is fairly cheap, so when you think about it, you're getting what you paid for. I do wish there was more ink in here, though, but my printer - received several years ago as a gift - needs this type of cartridge, and I really don't wanna buy a new printer when the one I have works fine. For the price, it's not a bad deal.
This camera is very easy to use, takes great pictures! You can not tell the difference between lab photos and the photos you get out of this camera and printer. Highly recommend this item to anyone.
After reading lots of reviews I was more than a bit concerned about putting together a wireless network. In fact, I had decided to run cables and had purchased the SMC SMC7004ABR Cable/DSL Router as a part of that plan. The router worked w/o any issues. Afterwards, I started climbing around in the attic of my two story house and rapidly lost interest in running cables. Thinking that life was too short to spend days rolling around in loose fiberglass insulation, I finally decided to take the plunge and go wireless. I bought an SMC2662W Wireless USB Network Adapter, an SMC2632W Wireless Network PC Card, and an SMC2655W Wireless Access Point. I plugged the AP into the router, updated the firmware, and it worked. The USB adapter connected to one daughter's Win2000 machine upstairs and the PC card went into my wife's old Win98 notebook. I installed the latest drivers and all worked on the first try. I have ordered another USB adapter for my 2nd daughter, BTW. The out of the box experience has been great. I encourage everyone to take the plunge.
I bought this for my Olympus C7000. I wanted to take hi quality pics and shoot video and be able to store it. On my 32mb i could fit only 40 high quality images and on this 512mb i can fit over 500. If you s shoot video you can shoot for over 9 minutes. My battery life died before i could fill half of this memory card. I have not had any problems with it's functioning, it works perfectly. If you take average quality pics you can fit probably over a 1000 pics. It doesn't get better than this. anything bigger i wouldn't need. It's pretty hard to fill this memory card with just photos because it gives you so much space.highly recommended and worth every penny.
Yes, it was a problem with the N50. It would happen with all different output modes, and would come up almost on cue when I fast-forwarded through a section. I recently returned the JVC and bougt a Pioneer DV-563AS, and have had no such issues with the same movies in any player mode, progressive or not. This is a problem that JVC shoull adress, as it is a shame that an affordable player such as the XVN series with so many good features suffers fro this.Here is a review site (CNET) that talks about the problem on the silver (XVN-55SL) player.http://reviews.cnet.com/JVC_XV_N55SL/4505-6473_7-30459924.html?tag=pdtl-listSkip this one and go for either the Panasonic S55S or the above-mentioned Pioneer (unfortunately, both only available in silver).
I would not recommend this neckstrap, VERY cheap plastic that you must deal with care. Not worth my time to send it back to replace, beware buyers!!
I haven't heard other in-ear phones that fall into the same class as these, such as Shure E4C or Westone UM2, but overall they seem to be a good bang for a buck. I previously owned Etymotic ER6i and I only after buying these phones discovered that they are also made by Etymotic Labs. Fortunately sound is nothing like Etys, it has much more bass but still has that good treble of Etys. It only had triflanges and foam tips included, but fortunately foam tips are just for my ears. Also, I'm thinking of removing the pod, that should considerably improve the sound, here's link to tutorial[..........]
I have used 4x & 8x - & + in my OptoRite DD1203 with 5-6 bad burns which half of the bad was due to damaged bottom of the spindle. I've went thru 600+. NEWEGG is the best place to buy however. I use 1ClickDVDCOPY, ROXIO, CLONEDVD2, with DVD43 & AnyDVD. Have the best success with CLONEDVD2 & AnyDVD.
Since much bigger USB flash drives are on the market now, I was a bit skeptical if writing this review will help anyone.. It still remains to be seen.I bought this USB stick about a year ago. as I was amused by all the advertised features, I did a few experiments. it's been swimming in the pool and whatnot. It amuses me to no end that no matter how bad I treat it, it doesn't mind one bit. Except one thing. If you own a laptop, notebook, mac, whatever of the like, beware. If you tilt it even a bit too much (and it doesn't have to be much really), the USB plug breaks. It still works since the electronics is left intact, but the iron USB cap comes off easily and it might stay in your connector, plus it's all wobbly and gives a feeling that it might stop working at any moment.What surprised me the most is the fact that when I sent it back under the warranty it came back refused saying that it doesn't cover the physical damage caused to it. Despite the virtual "indestructible" advertisement, this is what they say. Quite a contradiction..All in all, a good stick to own if taken care of when the rubber cap is off and plugged into the USB connector.
Clear instructions and a straight-forward setup process allow for wireless printing in a short amount of time. The print quality is great - exactly what you would expect from HP.Don't let the size of the machine fool you - this is a good little printer.
i really like this bag. i have seen it before at local camera store but didn't buy it. it's fair quick, and the quality is great, soooo pretty, i like it!
Seems to work just fine - only two "complaints":1) depending on the laptop, it seems to be easily jostled loose from its usb connection and therefore loose connection2) range is acceptable for my purposes, but my father had problems getting to talk from the second story of his home to the router in the basement. An alternate linksys card worked just fine. Not sure if this is a universal problem.I've used the adapter for some some impromptu lan gaming since it saves tracking one more wire across the room and had no problems with it.
GOOD POINTS* Small* Fast* No cap to worry aboutBAD POINTS* Installs software without permission: When you plug in the drive, it uses a hack to take advantage of the CD-ROM autorun vulnerability to install U3 software without your permission. (At least once it's installed, the software has an option to reformat the USB drive without the U3 software.) You can also defeat the auto-install by keeping the shift key held down when you plug in the drive.* Slider lock will wear out: SanDisk's mechanism for locking the connector in the extended position will wear out. After about half a year of heavy use, you will have to firmly hold the slider down when connecting the device.* The packaging is difficult to open.SUMMARYI would have given this four or five stars if it didn't use a hack to force software on me. Other than that, the drive is pretty nice.
This is a very well designed iron. Freeing yourself of the cord makes ironing much easier, but the other features such as the removable water tank and retractable power cord add to it versatility. I think it is a little slower to heat to the desired temperature but it maintains the temp well if you put the iron back in the base whenever you put the iron down. Iron is of a good weight and size to do a good job of ironing. I have only used it for a month so I cannot report on long term reliability. Based on my experience so far I would recommend this iron to others who are willing to pay a little more for an iron that offers the benefit of having no cord.
I recently received this card from one of the vendors that works through Amazon. It did NOT have the notch at the bottom (as another reviewer suggested indicated the product may be a fake), so I phoned SanDisk and was informed, based on the serial number, that the card IS authentic. So apparently the lack of a notch on the bottom of the card is not cause for concern.
This product had very simple instructions was very easy to install.the performance was high quality that you will come to expect from a company like Antec. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a quick, safe and easy way to protect you hard drive investment.
Great casing. Not obtrusive in size and looks great with other apple products near by. Blue LED light looks good and isn't too bright. Excellent casing for $40 - $50.
This is a good, solid basic digital camera with few bells and whistles but serves the job where few bells and wistles are needed. Mine stays in my briefcase (in a bag that I purchased separatly at a garage sale) and comes in handy from time to time as needed around the office or client sites, where I don't want to take my expensive camera.I also would recommend this as a starting camera for young kids to use, 8 and up, since it is simple to operate. The LCD display, although it acts like a slow scan video, will help a child learn to point the camera to where he/she want to take the picture, while teaching patience in getting a good picture. The transfer software is not complicated and forgives the user if they forget to do something, like turn the camera on to transfer mode before starting the transfer.I do recommend that a purchaser get a at least a 16mb flash memory card, the USB card reader, and the AC power supply for this device.
I did send my order on Brazil and received the product on time and correct address at New York, USA. Perfect Service.
I'm currently own this particular model. I truly enjoy using my DVD cam and find it very appealing, but I'm overly regret ever buying the particular brand name. My main criticism comes from not being able to located Hitachi PC kit for this particular model and it has prevented me from making my own DVD videos. Therefore, for the money spends on the particular brand it's a total lost--Thanks Hitacti for your excellent! Overall, If you're not interested in using your PC to make DVD home movies, then perhaps it's right for you.
It is a little different after received this item because of it has not been webcam built in. Actually the order preview has shown with the webcam built-in. So I purchased it but when I received that item that was very disappointed for me. Even though I informed to the seller, they did not take any action at all.Except this webcam cases, every thing is good.
I recently upgraded to the 880 model. I miss the 670 model which is very sturdy and I have occasionally gone back to use it.The buttons are easier to use and glow in the dark unlike the 880 model which seems very delicate and only the screen glows in the dark.I have dropped the 670 several times and find it very sturdy. My main complaint with the 670 model is that it does not have a re-chargeable base while the 880 model has. I find the 880 model response time faster than the 670 model, maybe the 670 is slower because of use. Both models have a wide field of IR range. I do not have to aim both remotes directly to my appliances, to get them to work. Which is great! My Samsung TV remote has to be pointed directly to the TV's IR eye for the TV to pick up the remote signal.The buttons of the 670 model has the number embossed unlike the 880 model.The numbers on the 880 models are cheap ink prints that will fade off with time. I wish the 670 model has a re-chargeable base.If you do not mind buying new batteries every 12 to 16 weeks, I will strongly recommend the 670 model over the 880 model.But if changing batteries will be irritating to you as it was for me then go for the 880 or any other model with a re-chargeable base.I went for the 880 model because of the favorable reviews on it and cost.To be fair to the 670 model it does warn you when the batteries are weak but for me that happens rather too frequently.Otherwise, I would have given the 670 model five stars.
I liked this machine while it worked, but I started having problems finalizing discs a bit ago. I got busy and suddenly the warranty was up, and then the other day, it just wouldn't turn on at all. I had it for 15 months.
It works perfectly.Also, I read that if you have it plugged in and attactched to your ipod, it might mess up ur iPod, so yeah, be careful when turning on the car and what not.
This shuffle is awful. The first time we had a problem with it our computer wouldn't regonize it and we ended up getting a replaced. Now the shuffle doesn't let the head phones work except for one ear, we thought it was the headphones and bought new ones but the same thing continues to happen. You are better getting the newer model in hopes they have figured out the problems with the first one.
Very good resolution..doesn't need much light to make a good picture...and the mic seems to be VERY sensitive,,,GOOD BUY!
If you're looking for an attractive, durable, and utilitarian laptop case or briefcase, this is THE answer. Zero Halliburton, of course, is considered by many the "gold standard" in aluminum cases, and they are, of course, excellent; but for a serious laptop user, this offering from Matias is actually better. The padding and strap system is simple, adaptable, and very effective, allowing you to tailor your case to fit nearly any size and shape of laptop. Rimowa is another high-end manufacturer whose briefcases, while beautiful and well-made, do not match the Matias case in terms of true laptop usability. The only comparable item in terms of price and design is the Mezzi laptop case; however, the Mezzi case does not offer the interior customization or the same level of protection as the Matias case.Now, the case itself: The finish is a deep, even flat matte black. It's serious, attractive, and no-nonsense. The latches are strong and simple to operate, and can be locked with one of the included keys. The handle seems to be made of heavy plastic (possibly with some aluminum) and is neither padded nor contoured. It is perfectly fine for carrying for short distances and short durations, but if you intend to carry a heavily loaded case for a long period of time, maybe this is not for you. On that note, Matias includes a basic nylon shoulder strap with a durable and easy-to-use attachment system.The interior of the case is as simple as the outside. The lower compartment (for the laptop) is lined with soft black fabric. This fabric is used to attach the multiple-size foam pads that are used to customize the interior dimensions to the exact size of your laptop. This is probably the biggest benefit of the Matias case. Whether your laptop is large or small, it WILL fit in this case, and the customizable pads seem to provide better protection than I have ever seen on any other case, regardless of price. My only complaint is with the file and accessory pockets on the upper half of the case. Since most people will be using the case solely to transport a laptop, the additional storage provided is excessive (FOUR file slots!). Also, the case is on the heavy side- but that's what you get for all-aluminum construction.CONCLUSION: This is an AFFORDABLE, ATTRACTIVE, and absolutely DURABLE laptop case that is sure to protect your investment while looking good doing it. It is absolutely worth the price and I highly recommend it.
As a lover of all things Apple, I want to give the iPod video 5 stars. I purchased this item a week ago today, and have one very minor scratch on the screen. The scratch appeared about 4 days after my purchase. Scratches are normal considering how much an item like this gets used, but I was extremely careful and still got a scratch. Very disappointing. I still have a first generation iPod and it looks great to this day! Aside from the scratch factor, this is a fabulous product. The video images look crystal clear, the sound is super, and browsing through photos is a snap! Plus, the price is reasonable for all this player can do. My advice is to immediately purchase some form of screen protector. An Apple customer service rep advised me to purchase a PDA screen protector and cut it to fit my iPod...much cheaper than the Apple brand ones. Don't be afriad to purchase this item, just take the appropriate measures to ensure that it stays in great condition.
Canon Digital CameraThe camera is just what we ordered. The problem is that the technology seems to be escaping us. It'll all work out but probably we should have gotten one that is simpler for us to understand. I'm living in a digital world and my mind works like a mechanical sewing machine.
When i got this item I was a bit sceptical but it works and marvellously at that!Again I have to mention that Amazon does not deliver to Malta so I had it sent to a friend in the States who in turn posted it to me.you could sell more items if you were to deliver here: after all I used Us postal services!
I have an large home theater setup, and I hate the idea of sorting through 6 different remotes to preform a single function. The RCA RCU810 really did combine all of my remotes into one. There was not a single function it couldn't handle.Despite what other reviews have indicated, this remote CAN handle another components functions while in a different mode. For example, I set the remote's volume up/down keys to control the receiver's volume no matter what mode it's in. So even if I'm in TV or DVD mode, pressing the volume button will always control the volume on the receiver. This keeps the button-pressing to a minimum.This remote is not without its flaws, however. As others have stated, the backlight is a nice feature, but the button to turn it on is hard to find in the dark. Plus, it makes a slight humming noise when its on. Another annoyance is that the DVD/VCR controls; ffwd, pause, stop, etc. are placed at the very bottom of the remote. This makes it very awkward to press these buttons, especially with one hand.Another problem which seems to be a common among everyone is the clock resetting. This is a very common occurance on mine. I've given up on setting the clock because it resets itself at least 1-2 times a week. Thankfully, you don't lose any of your programmed functions when this happens. If it did, I would've returned it right away. I think the problem is directly related to the use of the backlight function. Poor circuitry perhaps?Finally, some more macro buttons would have been nice. I can think of a million uses for this feature if there were more. This remote only give you 3, which isn't enough.Overall though, I'm satified with this product. It does what it says, and all my other remotes are now in a cabinet.
The Garmin c530 is a great item to have on the road. It took us a little while to learn how it works and to get through the menus and sub-menus, but we figured it out on a long road trip and it is great! You can find the nearest rest stop up the road, the nearest gas station or restaurant, and it will even tell you where the KOAs and WalMarts are on your route if you are so inclined. As you go down the road, it will tell you about roadside attractions. It starts up fast and locks onto the satellites very quickly, even in downtown areas with lots of tall buildings. We are having a lot of fun with it and it is worth every penny we spent on it. By the way, we bought ours for $199 at the Cabela's in Sidney NE. But if you can get it for $220 - $230 it is still a bargain. No need to get anything more commplex than the c530. Everything else is just bells and whistles. Get the c530. You'll like it.
I got this camera on a real deal for about one hundred fifty, so I really can't complain. But that said, in my experience the camera leaves something to be desired. My previous camera was an HP 945, which was big, bulky, and very slow, but it took truly excellent pictures (beautiful color and very sharp) and had a very long optical zoom. Unfortunately, the HP broke and so I found this one as a replacement. I've had it for about 6 months and while it is okay and can take good pictures, a lot of times I'll review photos after taking around 100 or so and I'll be disappointed with many of them. Either they are fuzzy and out of focus (I mostly use full auto mode), have noise in them (based on other reviews I've read this camera is known to have more noise at lower ISO than other cameras), or just somehow be not quite right. The video functionality is nice and takes 28 fps at VGA quality, but it stores the videos in MJPEG format which really eats up storage space; also the videos often suffer from jaggies (i.e. appear pixelated) --- other Casio cameras are known to suffer this problem too (e.g. ex-z850). The camera is very quick though, and compact, and I like that it uses AA batteries. But I'm actually thinking of getting another camera for Christmas (maybe use this one as a backup).
I'm hoping that Apple will address some of the hiccups in these editions of the mac mini. It's just not as stable as I am used to macs being
Initially I purchased 3 of these units from the Amazon Warehouse Deals (at a great price.) The Warehouse items are supposed to be fully functional, but potentially with problems like cosmetic defects, missing box, etc. In this case, all three were defective in that they wouldn't output 120v. There is a slider switch on the back to specify the desired output voltage (110/120/127). With all 3 my multimeter showed approx 110v when set to 110, 110v when set to 120v, and 125ish volts when set to 127. I tried switching them back and forth, but there was no way to get 120v out of them. I tried them with 3 different multimeters, same results (+/- 1 volt.) I tried daisy-chaining them to see what they would report about each other. With the first set to 120v, the second would report "correct" voltage if it was set to 110. Same results with any pair of units. So, the units themselves were confirming 110v output when the switch was set at 120v.I returned all three and ordered a new unit (not warehouse.) The new unit arrived complete with a detailed "inspection" printout taped to it. Initially it output 110v when set to 120. Geesh. I played around with it and found that if I moved the switch to 110, then 127, then 120, it would correctly output 120v. However, if I unplugged it, it would start up again with 110v output and I would have to go through this silly maneuver to get it to 120v. Also, even when it was set to 120v and correctly outputing 120v, the voltage was unstable; it would bounce around between 118, 119 and 120 endlessly, even though my household voltage was constant. I thought the whole point was to make he voltage *more* stable, not *less*.I assume that 3 people before me got defective units from Amazon, who then (erroneously) resold them to me in the Amazon Warehouse deals. Then when I ordered a new unit, I got another defective unit from the defective shipment Amazon has in stock. Or, maybe these things are all just crap. Just guessing.
My last receiver/glove combo had poor reception, I had to run around outside with my arms up in the air just to get a local channed. These Onkyo glove/receiver comes in clear even when I am just sitting around on them to warm my hands up.
Pros: Great Price, Good Quality, Good Reach, Easy to Handle, Fast Daylight Focusing, Sharp Images.Cons: Kind of Slow (F4-5.6), Slow Night focusing, Extends Pretty Far (Physically).Considering that (at the time of this posting) this is the absolute cheapest available Zuiko Digital lens, it's absolutely excellent for the value.With a 80-300mm Full Frame equivalent focal length this lens can cover a wide range of jobs for a pretty low cost. The lens comes with an extremely deep lens hood that protects it from the sun and just about anything else that might accidentally get near the lens.It's only slightly heavier than the 14-42mm kit lens and they're both extremely light lenses. It's more ergonomic than the 14-42 with a larger zoom grip and much smoother focusing action. It extends to about 9 or 10 inches with the lens hood, it's actually a bit of a nuisance if you're in a cramped space.Overall I've had very good experiences with this lens. I've gotten excellent macro shots with an extension tube and wonderful candid portraits from yards away. The Bokeh is very good when the lens is zoomed out all the way. I sometimes find it needs a little more blur but the subject is usually sharp enough to isolate so I can add more lens blur in Photoshop.Focusing in daylight and in bright light is lightning fast, it really beats out the 14-42mm in that regard. Focusing in low light is horrifically painful though; most of the time the AF Assist on my camera is enough to compensate. Focusing to infinity seems like it could be sharper; I wouldn't recommend this lens if your subject is going to be more than 35-40 yards away.This lens is definitely for Enthusiasts and Beginners, but for that purpose it's excellent and well priced. Anyone seeking a professional alternative should probably jump to the 70-300mm or get the 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 as it's a higher quality lens (and honestly it's not very much more expensive if you get it used/refurbished).
As the only prosumer camera with an equivalent 28mm lens, this camera stands alone. Add to this the ability to control almost every aspect of the image, and you have one great camera.I was astonded at the image quality this camera produces, and the fit and finish are of a high quality as well.My only reservations are the cost, the styling, and the fact that Minolta's software is required to process RAW images. It would be preferable to be able to capture a RAW tiff even considering the considerable file size required to do so.Please investigate other competing prosumer cameras; but, for overall capability this camera is at the top of the list.
I've created dozens and dozens of DVD's with this recorder. I mainly use it to back up my VHS tapes (mostly home movies, etc., not copywritten movies because it doesn't let you do that). It's worked great so far, except for the I-Link feature. I plugged my digital 8 video camera into it, and it just did not work right -- jittery w/artifacts, etc. I decided to use the analog plugs instead, and the quality is almost the same - you'd have to really be an expert in video quality to tell the difference (I did have a few luminence problems with the RCA connections, but I now use the S-Video connection and it works great). I would recommend this recorder to anyone looking to go from homemade VHS to DVD.
Excellent quality photos and all the manual adjustiblity you could ever want.BUT before you buy the camera with the 18-55 kit lens, THINK ABOUT BUYING THE BODY BODY ONLY AND A LENS SEPARATELY. The lens is very cheaply made and at f3.5 it limits what you can do in low light situations. I would suggest the Canon EF 50mm/f1.8 II as a good starter lens.
I bought this primarily as an alarm-clock-radio, so sound quality was not my main concern. So why did I shell out a hundred bucks for an alarm clock?- It has a proper user interface! To set the alarm I press one button and turn one knob (has acceleration) to choose the time. Period!- When it wakes me in the morning and I don't feel like getting up, which seems to be most of the time, snooze is ten minutes, much better than the usual 7, and pressing snooze multiple times adds 5 minutes per press so I can really sleep in!- The sound quality is excellent. I hesitated before buying because many reviewers complained about too-heavy bass, or bass distorting male voices. It sounds alright to me. If you do find the bass too strong plugging the bass reflex hole on the back reduces bass noticeably.- The display has just the right brightness on the lower setting. Viewing angles are excellent.- Auxiliary input is good to have in case I need it one day.- Dual alarms useful for couples or if you need waking from your afternoon nap.- Charcoal colour has a nice sober and quality look. I find the more popular platinum model looks cheap and plastic-y.- Rarely used buttons are hidden under a flap.- No battery required for battery backup, but see major flaw below...Downsides:- In case of power failure an internal battery keeps the time and your settings, BUT THE ALARM WILL NOT SOUND. Can you say "missed flight"? NOT GOOD.- High price.- The snooze button should be larger and placed closer to the front.- Large size.This is definitely a 5-star product, but the battery backup flaw forces me to give only four.
Have'nt you ever wanted to take a picture of a group of people and no matter how much you move back there is always not enough room in your picture for all the people to fit in?Or maybe you want to shoot a picture of your living room and there is no way the whole room will fit inside the picture?Well, the last time I experienced this I promised myself that the next time I bought a camera I would also get a wide angle lens for it. To be honest, I was ready to spend quite a bit more of money, but to my surprise, when I decided to order my Canon PowerShot A520 from Amazon, and I began to look for a couple of suitable accesories, such as a carrying case and extra memory, I came across this little snap-on wide angle lens for only 20 bucks!!Needless to say I ordered it right away with the camera and I don't regret for a second that I did. It snaps-on the camera lens neatly and delivers a much wider picture.In order to attach it to the camera lens, you have to turn the camera on first because it snaps on to the edge of the open lens. You have to be careful not to turn the camera off with the lens attached to it because when the camera lens closes in it will snap off and might break if it hits the ground. It comes with a very neat little pouch to carry it in.I have found it to work great for groups of people, landscapes or indoor pictures. You can also zoom in with it on which provides a wider range of possibilities.There are finer and more expensive wide angle lenses on the market. Most of them usually are of the screw-on type, which stick tighter to your camera. But for this price I very much doubt you can get anything that comes close to this little and very useful gadget.
We had bene carrying our lens in camera bag when we being to notice slight wear on the edges. After purchases these bags that wear has stopped. These are well made and the lens fit perfectly. Greta buy also.
THEN GET THEM!I am an audiophile, as many people would read in all my other speaker reviews, and this system tops all the speaker systems that I have ever used in my 14 years of living!To start, these bad boys pack monster sound, able to reach 500 wats of sound! Lets see now... blasting them that loud will probably give ya a couple million dead brain cells and defness in both your EARS! They have horn tweeters to support all the high and mid range sounds (very nice feature, but some people dont like them because they are "too bright", but I find them to be quite incredible!).The woofer on this system is also great. It is gigantic, and will probably not fit in some desk areas. It is massive, and I have measured it to be close to as tall as my 15inch monitor! Besides the size, though, the sound is incredible! The woofer will basically blow fueses in your house if you turn it up all the way, and it shakes my desk and house when turned up 80 percent. And on top of all this, the satelites dont get overpowered by this massive bass!The satelites are great, and the dedicated center channel is a must have for all gaming and DVD junkies (that's me and you right?).The control tower is excellent if you want a dedicated satelite to perform sound adjustments. You can change the sound of the regular satelites, the rear ones, the center, and the subwoofer.In general, any serrious game player, dvd watcher, and music listener should get these for their computer. If you are prepared to pay the hefty price for this system, then you should get it!
I am 69 and went through basic in the days before ear protection so the base notes sound much better to me than the treble.Saying that I heard things on this speaker that I could not hear on my previous ones. Like the Springsteen song "Tougher than the Rest". I could hear his wife singing the entire time. With previous system I could only hear her at the end.
This has been a good addition to my home theater setup. Lots of well placed outlets and I like the style of it. I am not sure of any picture improvement since I bought it when I bought everything else in the setup, but everything is fine and I am very glad I bought this item. Good for the price also.
Terrible experience. The watch never worked and I HAD TO PAY TO RETURN IT!!! I wish I could comment on the actual product but since it was defective I can't. However, I can comment on the terrible customer service and way they conduct business by not accepting responsibility for their defective products.Great doing business with you!
Product was great - at first. Then it died - spewing smoke and all! But things happen. So I contacted Audiobahn - and that is when it all started. They will not honor their own warranty unless you buy from one of their "authorized resellers'. This was buried in the product's manual and not even mentioned on the warranty card that I filled out and returned when this was first purchased. Many emails over a month long period provided no solution. The responses that I received from the "customer service manager" demonstrated that they had no concern for my business. I will go so far as to say that they were curt & rude in their responses. At no time could they come up with a reason for not standing behind their product. I refuse to do business with a manufacturer that has such little concern for their customers. Look elsewhere for a quality product that has a reputable manufacturer standing behind their products!
My place is pretty small and I just needed a switch to get my computer and laptop doing at the same time. This one works and works fine, but just feel like it is too much for a switch. I guess if you are a pro and get real fast internet, this might be good, but didn't notice a difference for me...
I've had my iPod Mini since they first started making them, and I totally love it. It is probably the best thing I own. It's extremely easy to use whether you have a PC or Mac. Firewire or USB, it's still awesome. I love how I can set the alarm to wake me up with a randomized playlist. Nothing better than that. Also, it works very nicely with iTrip, which allows me to play songs through a radio frequency (you can choose which frequency, out of all of the possible ones) and it's just totally awesome, very easy to show music to people who don't have speakers with headphone jacks. I have never regretted this purchase. I say buy it and be happy again.
Since purchasing this item in 2005, I've tried and tested about 20 different routers from D-Link, Linksys, Netgear, TRENDnet, Buffalo, and Asus. The recent ones have prettier cases, flashy LCD displays, streamlined shells w/o antennas, and 802.3(u) along with 802.11 a, etc. Judging from these newer products and the technology rule that things go obsolete within a couple years, this would be a terrible purchase. But it's not.It has great range (better than 90% of the newer products I tested) since my house is ~15k sq ft (both steel and wood frame) and being mounted on a wall on the 3rd floor I can easily surf the internet in my kitchen.It has superb reliability in terms of providing a constant connection. I have about 8 computers in my house ranging from entertainment desktops to netbooks. I have used both Windows XP (Home/Pro) as well as Vista (Home Premium/Ultimate in 32 and 64-bit) in addition to the PS3/XBOX 360. All of these devices connect easily with WPA-PSK security and all have 80% or above signal strength (only 802.11 g remember).I'm a pretty tech-savvy guy so the couple times a situation arose where it wasn't functioning (P2P network port access), I found a solution within 30 minutes. My ISP d/l speed is around 30 MBps and I get about 7 MBps on all devices. The newer routers barely gave me a %10-15 performance gain yet sacrificed reliability by %50 (dropped connections every day). If Gmail takes 3 seconds versus 2.5 seconds to load but with guaranteed internet access, I prefer the former.Buy this router ~$40, no more than that. The $200+ price listed on here through this vendor is theft. If you're still hesitant about buying a 5-year old machine, go with the TP-LINK TL-WR642G $35 or Asus WL-520gu $40.
We are really enjoying our new DVD player, which also plays VCR tapes.
for the price, no sony, pioneer or kenwood head unit can do all the things this NITRO radio can. It's really easy to install and to operate. In the performance aspect, it pushes 50W*4 and 50 watts exclusively for subwoofers. It also got 1 rca input to installa a screen, 1 auxiliary input so you can plug whatever you want. and of course the antiskip chip,complemented with the remote (wich can also control a cd changer), are the top of the iceberg.Buy it, You won't be disappointed
We loved this DVD player for the first 6 months, then it the power started shutting off randomly. I did every troubleshooting thing I could think of, and came up with nothing. I also went to the Samsung website, and tried to find help there and came up with N-O-T-H-I-N-G! We bought the DVD player b/c we bought a Samsung HD flatscreen TV (love it-- no problems). However, this is our second samsung dvd player- hated the first one too! I should have known! The first one was several years ago-- thought it was a fluke. For as much $$ as this one was I can't believe how much this one SUCKS! I am going back to buying cheap DVD players. I am so mad! The power won't stay on for more than 1 or 2 minutes! NOT WORTH THE $$$$$$$
These are my 3rd pair of plugs and they last longer than others in this price range and are comfortable to wear allday.
THIS IS A GREAT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTALATION IS VERY EASY....IT COMES WITH ITS OWN TEMPLATE WITH THE HOLES ALREADY PUNCHED, JUST MARK AND DRILL. INSTRUCTIONS SAY REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE TO INSTALL, I DID IT ALONE, IF I CAN, ANYONE CAN. SOUND, REMOTE, EVERYTHING IS GREAT QUALITY. PRICE WAS BEST I COULD FIND.
I didn't want to waste my time rating this product, but it seems like every two days I get an email from amazon to rate this product. It is a good battery, but why do I have to tell you. You wouldn't buy it if it wasn't.
This model is excellent for Blu Ray player duty. Much better than generic cables, especially for HD viewing. I bought this for about $30; don't pay more than $50 for it, IMHO.
I OWN A PAIR OF THESE SPEAKERS.THESE &quot;BAD BOYS&quot; WILL MEET AND EXCEEDS ANY OF YOUR HOME ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS.COUPLED WITH A GOOD RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER,THEIR PERFORMANCE IS OUTSTANDING.YOU CAN WATCH MOVIES OR LISTEN TO A CLEAN AND CLEAR MUSIC EVEN AT A VERY LOW VOLUME OR GET WILD AND TURN YOUR LIVING ROOM INTO A NIGHT CLUB,THESE SPEAKERS WILL HANDLE THE JOB.
This camera is inexpensive but still manages to take great pictures. Sure, you could spend a lot more for a camera that is a lot more high-tech, but if you just want a camera to learn on and experiment with or just take fun family snaps, then this camera would be great.My husband actually won a photo contest with a 5x7 photo taken on an older model of this camera (printed on an HP printer).Pros: low cost, easy to use, easy to figure out how to take good photos, takes good enough quality photos to replace your film camera (if you're ready for that... I'm not quite there).Cons: memory card pretty small if you want to take high quality pics (We got a bigger memory card--available on costco.com--so we could take many pictures at high quality settings.), slow upload to your computer using serial cable (we got a SmartMedia drive that hooks up to our USB port and is lightning quick), lower picture quality capability than many (more expensive) cameras on the market, and batteries are used up fairly quickly IF (and only if) you use the display mode to take pictures with (but this isn't necessary at all for good pictures).These days, most digital cameras really aren't that horrible , and this camera is lightyears better than the super-spendy cameras that were out three years ago. This camera would be great for someone who wants a camera for casual use, or for pictures for their website, or even regular pictures that won't be blown up much larger than 5x7.We take pictures with abandon now, not worrying about how much film we have left, not worrying if a shot is going to be a throw-away (you can delete it right on the camera, anyway), and we have gotten some truly beautiful and priceless shots just using this camera.If you're not a professional photographer, why spend thousands when you can get this camera at a great price?
This camera case from Samsonite is one of the best camera case for digital cameras or SLR cameras. It is lightweight, sturdy, and waterproof. The pouches are not too big, so you plan on stuffing all kinds of accessories, think again. The inside major compartment is also not too big. But for a simple, reliable case to safely house your camera, this is an excellent case.
I have a Samsung Series 7 Slate and I wanted a nice flexible stand. You can't beat this stand for the price, it's customizable for any tablet, I get to position it in multiple ways so if I'm a little too close, i can lean it back, further away, stand the tablet up, etc. It folds up nice and it's easy to stow away in a bag. The actual action of moving the legs and position the back is stiff and snappy, exactly the kind of feel you want with one of these stands. Again, for the price, this stand is MORE than a bargain!
This is a really nice camera and the pictures are excellent out doors and really good in low-light indoors. The size is perfect for taking it along every where you go. I have a digital SLR and I am happy with the results this camera is providing. Get the neck strap, a nice sd card and you are set!
I purchased two sets of these for my frequent travels out of the country. In all of my trips to many different parts of the world, I've always been prepared with adapters thanks to this Sima adapter set. Highly recommended.
Sound is not very good, the normal Iphone buds are actually better for normal listen, since the base is not very good and music sounds quite flta. The sound canceling works fine on airplanes etc.Comes with a nice sturdy case which protects them.Next time I'd look into buying the model up E4c, for better sound quality.
I have tried several 50ft. HDMI cables with my Samsung Blu-ray & Panasonic ae4000 projector. Could not get any to carry a 1080p signal until I tried this cable(Accell B041C-050B-43 CL3 49ft./15 Meters).The others either sparkled or did not send the signal at all. This cable recognized the signal immediately and played the picture sharply. Also this cable was available through Amazon so if there would have been any problems I would have had no worries. This product was also packaged more professionally than the other products I tried. It was a little more expensive than some I tried ,but a whole lot cheaper than Monster. I can now say my search is over.
I purchased this tool kit for my son for Christmas and I'm sure it's exactly what he wants.I am really impressed with the price - it's less than half of what Staples charges for the exact same thing.
It's not very adjustable nor very bright. I use 2 for fill flash or backlighting. They work well as slaves and with the small LumiQuest softbox. The shoe mount can be screwed atop your standard 1/4 in threaded light stand. Not a main flash but useful.
This was a gift for my brother who is impossible to shop for. Instead of buying him a $200 iHome system, I bought him this one and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. The sound system is great because I can hear the bass throughout the house.
I ordered a photobook that would hold small photos (roughly 2x4 inches) but received one that holds the next larger size, which is NOT what I wanted.
I've used some extension cables that claim to be active/powered but they actually aren't so I was a bit skeptic before trying these at their price but they work great! I use it mostly for my Logitech C615 webcam and haven't had a single problem with it.
I loved dealing with amazon and that is because i liked the way my order was packed in and i recieved it very fast .. my new lenss is amaizing , thank you
This worked perfectly right out of the box on my Dell Dimension 8200. Well built. A little pricey, but if it works, no complaints.
Good product, not as clear as I would like but good none the less.
The screen clarity on the Zune is excellent. I like how the FM receiver is built-in and not an additional cost like some other mp3 players. The interface is easy to use and transferring files is a sinch. The only thing I think could make this better is to have the ability to hold data, and have a built in FM transmitter for the car.
The price was very reasonable and the effects are great. I reviewed other merchandise like this that range from the 100's I great buy
Excellent price. The 160 picture package seems to be the way to go. Everything is nicely divided into smaller packages (2 packages of paper per cartridge) so everything stays neat and fresh. Much better price. Has worked well for me and I have been very satisfied with the quality of the pictures I can produce. I've even used it to make copies of scanned pictures from the 1930's. The slightly larger size made faces more recognizable and no more fragile old pictures. The good price on the media cartridge makes the whole idea of using the printer dock much more reasonable. I love being able to make the photos immediately.
It is the best haul around camera, for the novice or even better. It makes taking good pictures easy and can do nealy everything I used to do with my F3 only no film and it's lighter. I wish everyone could use one for a few weeks.
Great for people with bad hands. Easy to push buttons with either hand or wrist. Track ball can also be used with wrists or palm of hand. Use one hand for button, other one for ball.
Unless you've got a remote way of changing the volume, or song, this is really only good for keeping the iPod protected.For protection it's very good, but there's no way to adjust the output of the iPod while its in the case.
I brought this case as I had lost the default cover that apple provides. Personally I wanted a case with a belt clip. This case had that along with the other features a case would have. I have given 3 stars as I think the plastic screen gets covered with dust pretty easily. But worth the 10 bucks for a leather case.
These binoculars are just the right size for my hands and face for starters. I considered the larger 10x50's but am glad I went with these 8x40's. As stated by others, the eye pieces and objective covers are quite loose fitting but I fixed that with some felt strips I glued into them for a better fit/grip. The eye pieces adjust nicely into my eye's, the adjustment for eye width and getting both eyes seeing the image clearly are really great. The 8x magnification seems really stable and on task for seeing yet strong enough to see the distant objects needed. They are very clear & bright and robust. The fit in my hands is outstanding and the construction outside and looking into the objective glass looks and feels solid. I am quite happy with them after using them a bit and expect great service from them over a lifetime. I was happy to find that the other reviews matched what I found with these binoculars, a really quality Pentax optics for sure. I am going to consider one of their rifle scopes now too.Great,William
Received first product defective Amazon replaced it fast. The second one came in soon and so far good. Setting the speaker cables at the back of the receiver is bit hazzle not a good design. The equalizer is not user friendly. The speakers are good, good sound for an average size room. Never tried HDMI but the others reviews are not encouraging me to try it.Works good with optical cable and bigger speaker cables. Over good sound for the money.
Just like everyone else, I was a fan of the DeskJet 450 until the paper feed problems started. My printer is dated from June of 2004, so as of two years ago, the design flaw had not been fixed. I can't even begin to count all the time I've wasted trying to get a single sheet of paper to print!!
I purchase a Toshiba M200 laptop that doesn't have an internal Optical Drive. I needed an external drive to reinstall the operating system. The Targus PACMB010U USB external DVD/CD-RW worked just fine. I highly recommend it.
Due to the limited room in may entertainment cabinet I desided to replace my older Panasonic DVD and SONY VCR with this Panasonic PV-D4745K DVD/VCR Dual Deck. I choose Panasonic because I liked my older DVD player.On the plus side the unit is easy to use. The minus side, and the reason for 3 stars, there is some noise when the DVD "side" of the combo is playing. My old Panasonic DVD played silently.
I've had the Linksys 4-port router for 6 months now and haven't had a hitch with it yet. Easy to setup, even for novices - and when you need details or help the tech support is friendly and extremely helpful (but you may have to wait a bit).Edit: I wrote the above review in 2001, and the router is still going strong ... a very solid product indeed.
I did a lot of research before purchasing this camera. I am very disappointed with it. I have had it for several years. The vdr-d100 model does not come with software (the vdr-d200 does come with software) I purchased the software seperately. It is a HUGE hassel to import the video to the computer and then to burn a DVD. I do digital editing with pictures and video so I am pretty good on the computer and I have such a difficult time getting the video imported. The picture quality is good and the camera is easy to use but I would not purchase this camera again.
This is a great camera for the money!!!! It is powerful and lightweight. It is actually smaller than i expected and fits very easily in your pocket for easy use. I would absolutly recommend this to anyone who needs a good inexpensive camera!!!
I found the image quality not as good as NEC monitors, even Viewsonic. I called Sumsung to inquire about what I suspected was overheating on the monitor, and I was on hold for over 1 hour. Thank god for speakerphone! And they refused to take back the monitor. So now i'm stuck with a defective unit.
I purchased the Nuvi 360 as a gift, but have been able to observe it's functionality. By far, the best gift purchase and the recipient is equally as satisfied. The features are easy to use and the set up is to remove it from the box and mount the bracket in the car. It's just as easy to remove it and take it with you. Every feature is user friendly and this model has the MP3 player, which is a wonderful addition. The only difference between the 350 and 360, is the bluetooth capability. I bought this model only because of the bluetooth and found that to be the ONLY feature that I can't boast about. But I haven't found a gadget yet, that isn't connected to your phone that offers good sound quality. For the driver/talker, the feature is great. For the listener, the feature is all bad. It sounds like they are in the trunk while talking. I would save the extra cash and go with the Nuvi 350. I vote this type (portable) of GPS as outstanding and everyone should have one.
I am a diehard Mac addict, but the design of this keyboard allows any liquid to flood underneath the buttons, totally screwing up the keyboard. I even took every single key off, and cleaned it properly. Still, I had trouble with some of the buttons. I tossed it in the trash and bought a cordless Logitech keyboard and mouse. They work great, and you don't see every speck of dust that drops in. Still a diehard Mac addict, just passing on their keyboard.
This Cruzer Micro has some pluses and minuses:On the plus side, it is very small, and the LED is bright enough to help you notice it before you walk off. More than once, the LED reminded me to take it with me. The LED also doubles as an activity indicator.On the minus side, the Micro lacks a write protect switch. This can be a drawback when you are trying to disinfect a virus ridden system. The other drawback are the very loose dust caps. Sandisk should offer a better dust cap and provide a free one to every owner. The current dust cap design is really poor. Be prepared to lose it within the first couple of uses.
I have been very impressed with this printer and the high quality printouts I am getting. For someone working on a dissertation (as I am) this printer is a must!
So far I am testing the filter in hard conditions - in Sahara desert and it is good. For the money I payed I have no complaints.
I bought this to transfer the contents of a laptop harddrive from a laptop that died and it worked well, but it does not appear to be very durable. Very cheap plastic all around, cheap looking connectors. Great if you're in a pinch, but don't expect it to last.
This Mini disc player Is a great item, what else to say?
I just changed to all fiber optic cable for my audio connections. Monster has really created an outstanding product. Definately worth the investment.
I've had the 714 for about 3 weeks now, and love it. I bought it to replace my gigantic 19" CRT which had done its job well, but I needed more desk space.I started researching flat pannels around the net - looking for a 17" with 16 ms response or less with a DVI input. Not the cheapest monitors around by any means. Then I found the Princeton here. I'd never heard of Princeton before this purchase, so I did a good deal of research - mostly customer reviews. I don't really care what random sites and magazines have to say, but when people who actually use it give it such great reviews, I figure I couldn't lose.And thus far, I haven't. This monitor has excellent color, great response time for the games I've played (Half Life 2 among them), and no dead pixels. The final kicker was the price - you won't find another monitor of this quality for this price. And with the rebate, there's really no thought required. Even without the rebate.The only downside I've noticed is on a pure black screen, you get some light around the edges, but with a normally lit screen, you'll barely notice it.
Quality is excellent and what is unique with these banana plugs is the way speaker wire fits in the plugs. There is a very small screw which holds the speaker wire in its place. It is not visible at all once you fit the outside wire holder. Very easy to use. It takes about less than 2 minutes for each connection.I dont want to comment on the sound quality as there are too many other variables that decide the quality of a HT system.My only gripe about the plugs is they are too long and so i couldnt fit them on the back on the speaker system i had purchasedPolk Audio RM10 Speaker System (Set of Five, Black). They also protrude out too much on the back of the receiver. So make sure you leave at least 2-3 inches additional space for these plugs.
I got my Sony Clie with camera as soon as it was on the shelves. I am very impressed with the screen resolution and design. I am quite happy with this product actually. But I think it would be good to mention a few negativities here for people want to buy it. After 1 month I purchased Clie, it started not to recognize the memory stick. The staff at the store had one also and her Clie (same model with mine) was doing the same problem. Since I have extended warranty they changed easily. But still this is not a good sign. I do not know if Sony is aware of this. The second subject when I listen mp3 from the memory stick it does weird noise in the songs. Both the old and the new (changed) do the same thing. It is annoying. There is no voice recording future also. For this kind of prize for a Palm OS device Sony should think about this. Also the keyboard buttons are very tough and not useful. Other than that it has many features and cool design.
High quality lens. Quick delivery. At low magnification the lens will vignette. This must be expected with a conversion lens of this type.
I have had my yellow Tivoli for about 2 years and it sits on my desk at work. I either listen to the radio, or use the aux to plug my ipod in or my laptop.The sound this little yellow box puts out is a-mazing.
It holds 224 CDs and it serves the purpose. It's not the highest quality product in the world, so don't expect too much! Overall, it not bad for the price!
Once you've seen the Yahoo page fit onto your screen all at once, you'll never want to go back to the normal landscape mode again.I cannot emphasize enough how great this monitor is for web surfing and word processing because it pivots 90 degrees so you can see the whole thing at once. Pivoted, it's almost as wide as a 17 inch monitor, and yet so wonderfully deep.Sure, it puts the speakers both on the left when you pivot it, but who cares? I don't use those speakers for listening to music, and the computer's also plugged into the stereo in case I do want to listen to music. It clears a lot of desk space. Once the old monitor and speakers were gone, there was space for a scanner on the desktop.
The best disks you can buy, top shelf, don't waste your time with anything else when burning important media that you want to last you.
I was very happy to find this company! They took care of my need so fast, and now I'm able to use the tripod again.
This case works OK in the warm weather, but forget it for winter use. When it is cold the see-through shield gets stiff and you can't press the key you intent to. It ends up clicking everything around where I press. I took it off for winter activities.
Bought two of these batteries to replace the factory batteries in two 5GHz Uniden cordless phones. Even though the mAH rating is the same as the factory battery, and they say that NiMH batteries don't wear out (baloney!), the new batteries more than doubled our talk time. In fact, we haven't even found the limits of our talk time using the new batteries.
I was looking for such an item and found one here on Amazon. Altho sent to my prior address by mistake by Amazon not updateing my shipping and billing addresses I recieved it quickly and was happy with the quality and price. They "tried harder"and were sucessfull. Thanks
I bought this as a gift because it had been rated highly by Consumer Reports. I was terribly disappointed. They look, feel, and perform like a child's toy. The eyepieces are tiny, so it's hard to even get them to line up with your eyes; the field of view is miniscule, the image is muddy and incredibly dim. We returned them and purchased a pair of Nikan Action 8x40 for a similar price, and were delighted.If you are considering these because of price, look at the Nikon Action 8x40 -- crisp and bright, and similarly priced. If you must have something pocket-sized, consider the Nikon Travelite V series. The image is nowhere near the Nikon Action 8x40 mentioned above, but it's still superior to this one. Also the eyepieces are much wider. Nevertheless for birding etc, I would hesitate to reccomend any of the pocket binoculars. You're much betetr off with a full-size, esp. a (relatively) light and cheap one such as the Nikon Action 8x40.
This thing doesn't work with Windows XP (works fine in win2k)....
used this to run multiple runs of 0 gauge worked perfectly! i also tested the plastic durability when i tightened the nuts down it took lots of torque on them and they never budged...very impressed going to order more!
I was looking for new laptop to replace my old dell. I needed something reliable and lightweight with lots of power- And I found exactly what I needed! I was researching online for a while and was seriously considering the little Sony Vaio mostly because of its portability but when I compared specs with the Toshiba satellite series I could not believe the price differences. (...)So far (I've had the laptop for 3 weeks now) I have had no problems what so ever. One minute after coming out of the box I was already surfing the web! This computer is truely configuration free and can run all my applications including Photoshop without a hitch. I haven't played any high graphics games on it yet but streaming videos and movies look fabulous. The bottow can get very hot though- which is probably why they designed little feet for some venting space. The screen is rather large but it is deceivingly lightweight yet sturdy and very well made.I highly recommend this laptop. For the price- you can't really beat it.
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I've heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn't too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I'm trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn't happen all the time during low light or night time.Additionally, the internal reflection isn't only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).I'm actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don't have any filter for your lens yet.
At first when i got this amp it did not perform well and it overheated ..then i took it to the sound shop and tried it on several speaker systems and it perormed very well on the correct equiptment it did so well that i can say the owners of the shop bought some to retail in their store and it was comparable to the sony and technics amps they had. This thing is very capable of pushing four 15inch speakers at 8ohms anything below and it overheats highly recommended ot those of you who like old technology mixed with new tech...
I was hesitant when I bought these due to some of the reviews some posted about getting cheaper knock offs. I bought 2 x 100', 2 x 75', and 2 x 35' cables, using AMAZON.COM as the seller. I received actual cat6 C2G cables in C2G packaging.
PROS:I originally bought this camera when 5 megapixels was top-notch (when it was over $500). I've had it for about 7+ years now. I also have a Canon Rebel SLR but tend to use the Minolta on vacations due to the size...and the picture quality is very comparable. The zoom feature on this camera is incredible (I zoomed in on an airplane while sitting on a beach on the French Riviera and the picture looks like I could touch it). The video is great too, though you can only take 30 seconds at a time. The videos are created in AVI format and are easily played and emailed.I read other reviews where people complained about fuzzy pictures, etc. I have NEVER had that problem. In fact, that's why I won't buy a new one. I just keep buying new batteries for this one. I've bought other cameras for my kids that were higher megapixel w/larger screens, but they suck!CONS:It's not as lightweight as some of the newer cameras and the screen on the back is smaller compared to the newer cameras but I have never taken a bad picture with this camera. The only time I have had issues is if the camera is in night mode and there's ANY movement. You almost need a tripod or you'll get streaks of light in your pictures from the movement. But on the flip-side, you don't really even need to put the camera in night mode to take pictures at night. It takes great photos in auto-mode due to the flash.
This lens has exceeded my expectations!!!! Will be investing in another Tamron lens shortly, showed it to fellow photographers and they were amazed at there being an 18-200 zoom lens, with an aspherical spec and macro also!!!
I dont know whats wrong w/ the other people who bought this PC, but this is the 2nd Sony Vaio I have purchased, each have lasted many years (the first 7 years and still going strong) without any issues. If you want more documentation on your PC, get something else.... OR OPEN THE UNIT. Memory, motherboard and other information can be found printed on stickers and on the boards inside the PC. This PC is built tough and runs very quiet. I run many different types of software on it: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Office, Adobe Premiere Video Editing, ProTools Music Editing Software, etc, not to mention high end games. My only suggestion would be to upgrade the memory.Also, people who run technical support for companies are only rude if you are rude to them first. If you act nice, they will be nice too. I've called Sony 2-3 times for different things and NEVER had someone be rude to me.
I have not had the opportunity to use this product yet but I am certain I will be very pleased with it when I am able to but the price was amazingThank You
This is the worst camera I have ever used. I wasn't expecting much at all, but I got nothing. The first thing you should do after purchasing this product is to test the &quot;voice recorder.&quot; I like to call it the &quot;noise producer.&quot; You cannot understand the playback for the recording you just made. You hear mumbling against static. Try out the flash when taking a photo. It has to charge first; that's just like a one time use camera.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;When you're satisfied with those two features, the next one for testing is the video camera. Wait. It has a video camera? I couldn't tell. I thought the video it was producing was something called the &quot;blur effect.&quot; Everything captured by the video recorder was unintelligible.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;Please do not spend money on this. It's not even worthy as a kid's toy. Buy them a VideoNow or a Barbie cam.
I was surprised how tough these little critters are. I got it initially because I did some travelling and needed something small and light. My 2 boys (3 and 5) started using it (because it fits their hands) to play games and I wasn't sure how long it was going to last and they can be very rough with it. You know little kids when they get excited or frustrated with computer games! To my surprised, its been nearly a year and it is still alive and well and they used it most every day! I bought my wife one and she loves it and I ended up getting an extra one for myself for travel purposes. Yes, it may be a little small for my hand but not totally uncomfortable and it does its job. I even used it through one complete code/programming project.
these iems are super bass heavy. too much for my taste. it washes out most of the vocals due to its overpowering bass. i upgraded to the vibes which i find more enjoyable and cant be beat for the price. so if your looking for starter iems go with the vibes, its worth it
Polk makes exellent products. These really make surround sound, well truly ": surround. Exellent build quality sound full rich detailed. If you have a 7.1 system these really will complete your system. Highly recommend.
I just bought this hub (CP-H720P) for my PC (Windows XP) which is USB 2.0 compliant, since my printer, scanner, wireless mouse, etc are hooked up to it (my PC) right now. When I hooked up this USB hub via the included A-mini B USB Cable to my PC the "Found New Hardware Wizard" window appeared and I just clicked the Prompt buttons below it. But then the PC just gives me the message window: "The Hardware was not installed because the wizard cannot find the necessary software."I tried hooking it up on different USB ports (by removing different devices such as my printer, scanner,) at the back of my PC, but I still get the same results. If anyone out there could tell me what's wrong and provide me with a solution; I would deeply appreciate his/her help. Thanks in advance.
Why did it take this long to get this product on the market? One of the reasons that people are hesitant to buy a DVD player is that they have years worth of VHS tapes that would take forever to replace. Now, they don't have to replace them. Just buy this DVD and VHS player combo and watch all your old VHS tapes on one side and the newer DVD's on the other side. I think that all new DVD players should have had this when it first came out, it would have made a lot more people be sold on watching DVD's.The convience of this is well worth every penny for this product! Don't be afraid to switch over to DVD, start off slowly by getting this player so you can gradually ease your way into the way of the future, DVD's.
These balls seem to be an average golf ball. I use them on practice rounds and they are fine. Of course, prefer Titelest when playing rounds with friends when score counts.
BE AWARE. I was not able to return the item. "All sales are final"
Escort X50 is plagued by false alarms on the Laser and Pop channels. Please borrow a friends and test in your car first. I have tested in 4 different cars and everything from the horn to the turbo charging spooling up will cause this thing to go wild. I tried working with Escort to resolve problem but they wanted 65 dollars to place foil over the sensor to (Dumb down my detector) fix it. I've already given to much money to escort.
Surprisingly enough, this Linksys router is substantially more reliable than the WRT160N I'd tried earlier. Despite this being an older and purportedly inferior product, I have found two advantages to this router: 1) the range here seems to be better, 2) this router is able to handle a large number of simultaneous connections with greater ease. This said, WEP seems to be the security setting that works best for a large number of connections using a variety of platforms. Outdated, perhaps... but it works nicely.Cheers, Linksys. It's simple and it's reliable.
Not much to say here. The plugs fit snug with my factory plug and all of the wires were assembled nicely. Also, the wires were labeled which is a nice touch. Scosche makes good stuff!
We have owned the television for two years now. It has been in the shop three times (gone for two weeks at a time) and had in home service five times. The picture quality is very good, however, we have had mulitple problems. The light engine has been replaced three times. This part costs $1800 to replace. Although it is covered by the warrenty for the first year, you will have to extend the warrenty every year to get this covered. In addition, the bulb has had to be replaced three times in two years. The bulbs are not covered by the warrenty, nor the extended warrenty and will run about $500 each time you replace it. Owning this television has been nothing but a problem! Please choose an alternet set and save your self the stress!
Man i shouldv never bought these. i was happy to here the door bell then see the box.i opened the box it wasnt even packeged corretcly and the pyle box was all open and busted i pulled the sub out and noticed a crack around the silver part on the back.i didnt wanna even hook it up just get my money back.i hooked these up to a 4000 watt amp with a bass nob and this subwoofer sounded like shyyyyyytttttttt. it seemed to me that Amazon,before they sent it blew the speaker out with a 8000watt amp, threw it around thier warehouse, threw it off some rides at six flags,threw it in a box and shipped it straight to me.i have two 12 inchpioneer subs idk why i bought these i guess to be greddy not nowing i wasnt gonna need them beacuase my 2 12s hit har i have these ( http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_16666_Pioneer-TS-W3002D2.html ) powered to a 4000 watt amp with bass nobb and when i say the thump they thump but anyways one of them is 100 times heavier then this.this pyle thing feels so light and cheap i bet it doesnt weigh 4 pounds.if you wanna Waste your money then this is the subwoofer for you if not then get some pioneers this was a waste of money and time i hope i get my money back and they dont try to play me
I like this combination of wireless keyboard and optical mouse. It is much more convenient than my old keyboard and ball mouse were. They keyboard did not allow much movement around the room, and same goes for the mouse. Now, I can relax in bed while fragging people on counterstrike -_-. I wish the mouse had a built in li-ion rechargeable batter like the mx700 though, so i wouldnt have to change batteries. I've had the unit for 2 weeks so far, and have not had to change the batteries yet. I think that logitech should offer to sell their wireless optical keyboard and mouse separately because I would have bought the keyboard and the mx700 separately for the rechageable factor and coolness factor =). Overall, I am very happy that I made this purchase which has given me more desk space when i need it for studying etc. by easily moving the keyboard/mouse.
Sure glad I read everyone's reviews...Now it is time to return this Aiwa that was on sale to where I picked it up and go for JVC.
I dont know why is hard to plug the USB cable out. It's painful to me and I am gotta return it back
Adapter provided by seller is useless. A step up transformer is required to increase the voltage to power the item. This item is intended for 220V outlets only and seller has no clue what that means. Do not buy if living in U.S.A or Canada unless you have a step up voltage transformer. Product is meant for 220V outlets only.
I love these headphones. They sound great, they have great isolation, and they are very durable. BUT, I had almost resigned myself to an unneccessarily painful fit: I have normal sized ears, but I couldn't get either the smallest plastic or foam inserts to be comfortable for more than an hour before I felt like my ears were going to bleed from the outward pressure of these buds . . . until I had a thought: "Why doesn't Shure sell these phones with the small-ish inserts like Etymotics uses.I had remembered the earplugs that I had used to take all of my biggest exams with, so I went down to my local sporting goods store, browsed the hunting and shooting section and found $2 rubber earplugs with three "fins" on them like the Etymotics. These plugs are hollow, so all you have to do is carefully cut a small hole on the end, cut off the bulk of the back of them (the opposite end of what you put in your ear), stick them on the bare tubes of the Shures, and eureka! My EC2s fit perfectly and sooooo much more comfortably.I have since learned that Shure sells inserts like these for an extortive price, but why buy when you can make them for 1/5 the price. I reccommend buying 2 or 3 pairs of the earplugs your first go-around, just in case you butcher the first pair like I did.
This travel CD/Discman holder is the most wonderful thing. It is small to fit in a backpack or carry-on or throw in the car for those long car rides. The nylon exterior allows for placing in unconventional areas and the CD holders are for just the CD and not the whole case to allow for more room for other CDs. The pouch in the front for the discman is great since it makes access to the discman easy and quick when it is time to change the CD. I have been looking for this product for a very long time and after finally finding it, my life is set when I go on trips.
It arrived on time and decided for this very model after lots of googleing for "radar test" sites and alikes. The city where i live has just adquired 1 radar detectors with cameras, so it made sense to get one of this beauties just before the city got a second detector. Until now (only a few weeks of testing and lots of drivers wondering what the heck it's that thing on my windshield), it only detected several surveillance cameras (X and K Bands, mostly on banks, car dealers and several convenience stores) but not a single speed trap yet. Depending on how radar waves bounce from other objects and vehicles nd even people, the X50 sounds the alarm from about half to one block away and ocassionally, even from two blocks away (in city mode) from the survellance camera, leaving a small window to carefully hit the breakes if it were a real treath. Of course this cameras ain't usually aimed to traffic and i'm kinda "training" in how to react to a real camera. I haven't had the chance to test it in highway mode yet and also i'm missing testing treaths coming from behind my vehicle, so i can't tell for now how it works on this situations. Hope this review can help you when buying/upgrading your "dog detector" or "anti-dog device" as we refer to it at home.
Video and audio work using the iPhone 3GS and a DNX7120. The Kenwood website does not list this as a supported combination, but it worked. The interface is also much faster and easier to use than a DVD loaded with MP3's. If you have an iPod/iPhone and a Kenwood receiver, you have to get this cable!
This is a great lens. It is exactly as advertised and I am very pleased. I bought it used and it still functions like it is brand new.
Plain and simple, sound is awesome except the intermittent interference that I can't get rid of no matter what channel I pick, where I place the base. I have moved it away from any electrical source (monitors, phones, power cords, etc). Very annoying and I don't use them anymore because of this. Very disappointing.
I know that most adults don't care about the look of their mp3 player as much as the capacity for songs and quality, but for a kid, (especially a kid that has to earn their money, like me) appearance is a very important role, and customizing does cost money. If you buy the nano for $150, you can get a 240 song capacity, and choose between black, or white. And of course, you want to make your mp3 player different from everyone elses, so you then need to earn yet more money to pay $20 for a pink, red, purple, or whatever color hard case. As a kid, it's better because you can buy it, and not have to change the face plates to make it your own. And for the same amount of money as the 240 song nano, you can get a 1,000 song mini, and even choose the color, without having to pay a cent more.
This is a secure and hard backpack for your DSLR!!! You won't have to be worried about the health of your camera if you have it inside this one...And the cool part, is that you have a lot of compartiments to put all your stuff: lenses, memory, etc...I use it for my Nikon D40
I am very pleased (A+++) I am a Union Steward and I use this particular device to contain my union related grievance forms, the appropriate form software and other programs used in my official capacity. This allows me to take my work with me and I may then back up both my work and the software with ease. Very stable product, easily used with 98, 2k, xp (home and pro), red hat, knoppix, and slackware. All of which are on one system or another that I must use in order to perform my duties.
I bought this intending to plug it into my computer. No, it doesn't fit those ports. Fortunately there is a proper jack on my desktop phone, and the product works with that. So, not a total waste.
I bought this case for a MyBook External HD that I bought. The HD fits snugly in and the main pocket has a velcro panel to adjust the size. There is a zippered pocket in the lid for cords and the remaining space in the main pocket is great for the power pack and cord! All in all this case is perfect for MyBook External HD's and I'm sure that other medium sized HD's would also fit perfectly!
Correction: High-definition video camera records in 1080i, or 480 NTSC (known as standard DV or DV) specification with analog down-converting. -->It does NOT record in 720p, or 720i. However, this is not an issue, just a correction. Also, all the output (for editing) is firewire; a digital format. You can watch the output on a TV using composite, svhs or component. Audio is RCA L/R.As the other gentleman observed, this is more a serious amateur (dare I say pro?) camcorder that begs to be used. This is far more than the average user would want or need. It's bigger and heavier than the basic camcorder. But it shoots HDV 1080i and has gained a reputation as a documentary camera in situations where the camera may get damaged.Key features over the sibling HC1 and HC3It's same size as the HC1, except the added on audio "stalk".No built in flash, but you are shooting video, not stills.Audio is far more flexible than the other ones. HC3 is in-camera only. HC1 L&R; channels are tied together, no independent controls. HC1 also will only accept unbalanced input (or spend $269 on BeachAudio converter and another $200 on shotgun to get equivalent). A1u is balanced input (XLR) and separate audio.A1u also has black stretch switch for better definition of darker shaded scenes. Also if you output to 4:3 SDV, you can choose letterbox, stretch or cropped output. Other camcorders don't offer this (not sure about HC3).Overall a1u has over 50 added features vs HC1.Also, if you intend to edit HDV, it's an expensive proposition. Be sure to thoroughly research this before committing. It requires a fairly beefy PC. Expect to consume about 13 gig per hour of video.You can output SDV today and edit that with any $50 video editing program and later on re-output in HDV and burn to Hi-def once that becomes mainstreamed... futureproofing yourself.7/08 -- While AVCHD (flash memory) cameras are now becoming popular, they require even more powerful PC's to edit and as of this writing, software to edit the files is only now becoming available. So make sure you look at the entire workflow before jumping in. One nice thing is most all HD camcorders have either HDMI or component video out and can be used to play back to a HDTV in at full resolution. It's pretty awesome and will make you glad you bought one, even if you have to possibly wait to buy the rest of the components needed to edit.PS Look for the Sony HVR-A1U in "Ice Road Truckers" and "Deadliest Catch" and other similar HD programs.
I found this to be an excellent product. Setup tough? Not really. Remember there is a read-me file on the enclosed set-up disk with far more explicit directions than the quick set-up fold out that is enclosed.So, if you're not a PC guru as I am not; open up the read-me file and follow along. You will be pleased with the results.
T5 does not fit securely in case (rattles).Was dissapointed that the catch mechanism to keep the hardcase closed is nothing but a tiny tab of plastic. The case pops open even from a slight drop (this may save your T5 from initial impact, but not from the follow-up bounce or skid). After the weak plastic tab that keeps the case closed breaks off (which it will), the product is just a flappy clamshell.
Bought this camera on sale for under $200. Was "upgrading" from a Sony 2.1 meg camera. Very easy to use with great features, but was not happy with the color of the photos - most seemed almost faded or washed out when compared with the old Sony (pics taken of same subject in same setting). Even took the camera to a "pro" to check the settings to see if it was user error - he had the same results. Ended up returning the camera and purchased a Kodak Z760 with dock for the same price. The Kodak camera itself is not as aesthetically pleasing, and the unattached lens cap feature is poor, but the picture quality and color is MUCH better than the Samsung A7.
I have tried 2 of these things now and they both exhibited the same problems exactly. The tape will jam the VCR and it will either eject or the VCR will power off. The cleaner will not run at all. I even tried it in multiple VCRs. It jammed all VCRs. I have no idea what is wrong with it. JUNK!!!UPDATE: I took the thing apart and discovered it has no ability to rewind. Since I had two of the things, the original, and the replacement, I sacrificed one on the "Alter of the Tinkerer". To make this thing work, simply use it as instructed, then use a large regular screwdriver or a butterknife to rewind the cleaning tape. Once I discovered this little trick, it works like a charm. If you don't mind having screw around rewinding it manually, it cleans great. It gave new life to two VERY old and VERY dirty VCR's. My apologies for the initial review, when I spend money on something, I kinda expect it to work properly without having to re-engineer it. Final thoughts, upon internal inspection, it is very cheaply made, and the plastic gears have no means of alignment what-so-ever as stated in previous reviews. It seems to run in my three VCR (now that I learned the trick) but I'm not holding my breath as to how long it will continue to function. The only reason I changed this to 2 Stars is because it does clean very well once you get it to work.
These speakers are CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP.... Thats why they cost $30!!!Order 2 packages because your lucky if they both come working and if they work when you install them dont expect them to last very long !The magnets seperate and render the speaker useless.Order some good speakers and save yourself the disapointment and anger.
the product is really like new, the only drawback is its not digital its filmed camera as most new cameras
Its a good product for what it does.Construction is fine for holding DVD's . It fit right in my metal shelving, so there is no falling over concerns. I am very satisfied with this idem, and would recommend it.
I DID ALOT OF SHOPPING AROUND TO RPLACE MY 2 MONTH OLD CD PLAYER, THAT HAD ALREADY BROKEN. AFTER READING THE REST OF THE REVIEWS, I DECIDED TO BUY THIS ONE. AND I SURE AM GLAD I DID! IT IS AWESOME. IT WAS BETTER THEN WHAT I HAD SUSPECTED. THERES AWESOME BASS, AND THERES AN AWESOME, 25 FM STAION PRESET, AND 5 STATION AM PRSET, RADIO! I WOULD REALLY VERY MUCH RECCOMEND THIS ITEM, ITS JUST GREAT!
I commute across Los Angeles, CA on a daily basis, and the FM band is literally cheek to jowl with radio stations. Most FM transmitters (and I've tried at least 6-7 of the high-end ones) on the market are practically useless for me as the huge radio stations out here just walk all over their weak signals. This one has proven to be most effective, even with low-volume podcasts. If you are just listening to music, it will usually work well enough, assuming you can find those precious dead spots in the FM band. Some big caveats:1. The dock connector chassis is wider than the actual connector, making it completely unusable with most form-fitting cases and skins. I've yet to find one that allows me to keep the case on and plug in this transmitter. The connector needs to fit absolutely flush with the bottom of the iPod or it will cut in and out as the connector wiggles loose. If I had known this before buying it, I might have gone with another transmitter (though as I mentioned above, this one has proven to be the best so far out of many +$50 transmitters).2. Selecting stations with this device is sluggish, and nigh impossible in any kind of driving situation. We are talking up to a full 3-5 seconds of lag between a button press and the transmitter reacting to your press. Repeated pressing will only result in chaos as the device scrolls through menus, scans up and down, etc. I believe this is due to the fact that the transmitter is using the iPod operating system to control the various menus and frequency adjustments.3. Whenever you connect the transmitter, it will autoplay the first track on the iPod, whatever that happens to be. Not the last thing you were listening to - it will always be the first track of all your media files, whether that is an music file, podcast or video.A previous reviewer indicated that adjusting the volume on your iPod should improve the quality of transmission, but I don't believe that is true, as the output through the dock connector is pure digital. I could be wrong, but I've tried the same trick without any discernible difference in transmission strength.Was it worth the ~$70 I bought it for? If you live in a big city like LA or NY where the FM band is crowded, it may be more hassle than it's worth, as you will be frequently changing frequencies while on the road, an unsafe practice at best. However, if you live in an area where there is more space on the radio dial, this transmitter might be a good fit for you.
The first KVM switch, that I received, failed after a few weeks of use. Very annoying. Amazon made good on warranty and replaced faulty switch at no cost to me. Since then, about a month, the replacment switch has worked just fine.The switches are manufactured in China. My experience suggests poor quality control.
My husband bought this camera for me when we went on a trip overseas. The pictures are impressive, the size is convenient, the usage is simple and easy to operate. It gives the options of point and click, or you can use manual settings and create your own preferences. It does use AA batteries, and I found this convenient during traveling because instead of worrying if I could find an electric outlet, I just had to have spare batteries. I did, however, find myself buying rechargeable batteries for the convenience of not having to buy batteries every week, but if my batteries suddenly died all I had to do was go and pick up some more at the store. I love my camera, it is definitely serving its purpose, and it is a great buy for those who don't want a professional camera but still like crisp pictures of their memories.
This diffuser works great on my Nikon SB-600 flash unit. The fit is nice and snug plus the close-ups are pleasing.For the price you can't go wrong.SBfledgling
Love the way this case keeps my filters in one place. Even has room for protective covers on filters. Recommend.
JPEG compatibility is a must for my digital picture slideshow project. Component Video, Composite Video AND S-Video outputs make this work on most TV sets, so I can carry it to a friends house and probably show my JPEG pictures. I presume DVD video playback will be good, but I'm not purchasing it for that. Today is Feb 8 2003, I should have this in use by Feb 15; I'll certainly revise my review (with passion) if this thing doesn't work....you can bet your boots on it! There are cheaper units which will handle JPEG, but I read some reviews and concluded that for the extra U.S.$ this is the one for me. **DON**
This cmos battery was just as advertised and worked perfectly in my laptop. Best value I could find anywhere. Great people to do business with.
Well what can I say. Recieved what I thought was a cool player for my media files of over 100 titles. Let start at the begining....|Opening the box was all exciting but it quickly went down hill form there. Plugged in the ac adaptor and plugged into the Zen unit and hey the thing powered up saying charging. I went to install the software and that went ok. Connecteted the unit to the PC and hey it didnt want to be recognised. I tried a reeboot of four times to get this thing to recognise with Windows XP Pro SP2.Once I got it working after much frustration I tried to copy some media files such as MP3`s and Video files encoded in WMV format. The unit does not like generic mp3`s and certainly is not compliant with the standard WMV windows media video format.To cut to the long and short of it you have to rencode with Creatives own software to get your media files to work in Creatives own native wmv and mp3 format. This is a long winded process if you already have a huge collection of material you wnat to use.DONT BNUY THIS PLAYER ITS NOT AS ALL SEEMS ON THE BOX AND CERTAINLY HAS NOT GOT THE RANGE OF MEDIA FILE ACCESS AS IT SAYS IT HAS..VERY VERY DISAPOINTED SO SENDING IT BACK SMAE DAY I GOT IT....\
The double bubble is useful for determining if you camera is really level. Most of the time I haven't found being perfectly level to be an issue, but having a double level is particularly useful if I'm getting ready to shoot a panoramic that I'll be stitching together. I have a single bubble level to determine if the base of the tripod head is level, but that doesn't tell me if the camera is level. When using a bubble on the tripod head base and a double bubble on the camera, I find I can quickly reposition the camera for the next shot.The price is the main reason to dock this level. There are others out there (such as the Flashpoint equivalent from Adorama) that function just as well and are cheaper. You won't regret owning this, but you may regret paying the extra money for the Manfrotto name.
These disks are awful, if you want to save information for a long period of time, dont use these disks!All of mine are 2 years old and NONE of them work, all the film coating is peeling off.I am very dissapointed and i will NOT be buying these again!
IF YOU HAVE A ZUNE, DO NOT GET THE ZUNE PASS. ITS A BUNCH OF BALONY AND A HUGE JOKE. I MADE THE MISTAKE OF PURCHASING THE PASS AND WHEN I TRIED TO DOWNLOAD ANY SONG THAT I WANTED, ZUNE REQUIRED THAT YOU "BUY" THAT SONG. THE "UNLIMITED DOWNLOADING" THAT THEY CLAIM IS A BIG JOKE BECAUSE YOU WON'T FIND ANY MUSIC THAT YOU LIKE AT ALL. IF YOU DO, YOU'LL HAVE TO URCHASE THE SONG. WHEN I CALLED ZUNE SUPPORT TO FIND OUT WHY THIS IS HAPPENING, HE TRIED TO TELL ME THAT THERE ARE SONGS ON THERE THAT I CAN DOWNLOAD THROUGH MY ZUNE PASS; HOWEVER, WHEN HE WAS TRYING TO FIND AN EXAMPLE SONG TO DOWNLOAD, HE SPENT OVER 10 MINUTES ON THE PHONE WITH ME AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND NOT ONE SONG THAT WAS DOWNLOADABLE TRHOUGH THE ZUNE PASS. HE SAID THAT I HAD TO PURCHASE "MIRCOSOFT POINTS" IN ADDITION TO MY ZUNE PASS IN ORDER TO PURCHASE THESE SONGS. MIGHT AS WELL GO TO THE STORE AND BUY THE CDS MYSELF. THIS ZUNE PASS IS A HUGE JOKE. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME, TRY BROWSING THROUGH THEIR MUSIC COLLECTION YOURSELF AND GOOD LUCK IN FINDING ANY SONG THAT YOU LIKE ON THEIR COLLECTION.
I was very happy with this cable. But after only one month of use, I noticed there was no sound coming from the right side speakers. Tested it with the regular car radio and the speakers are fine. So the problem is the cable, the right channel stopped working.Not a durable item, so buyer beware.
This is MP3 &amp; MP4 player is so awesome, it is one of the best MP3 players that I have ever seen and used. The interface is awesome and it looks very good. I cannot find anything wrong with the iPod Mini. The click wheel that use to navigate through songs is nice. If you are looking to buy a MP3 player, get the iPod Mini!
I bought this to increase the signal strength to my living room for my TiVo and laptop computers. My Linksys WRT54G wireless router is about 50 feet away behind a couple of walls. I found that there was no change in signal strength, and maybe even a slight decrease. TiVo usually registers between 45-50% signal, and with the Directional Antenna, it was the same. I'm sending it back.
Used for awhile, but very much. Then one day it just stopped working with no solution to recover anything. It was a good deal at the time I guess, but caution.
Great price for a quality cable. I've purchased cables from this company before, they are reputable and ship quickly.-Greg
I purchased a pair of RCA wireless headphones (WHR120) in April 2003. It's now December 2003, and the receiving unit is no longer getting power. The manual says that there is a 1 year warranty on the product, so I called RCA/Thompson/whatever, and told them my problem. After a few troubleshooting exercises, we determined that the headphones receiver was broken. They then proceeded to tell me that they aren't honoring any warranties on their wireless products. So I'm out $50 and don't have any headphones that work. Thanks for nothing RCA.
I've been using this hard drive in the new computer I built for six months now without any problems. It is extremely quiet and fast, and the price is good. The Ultra ATA 133 interface and 7200 RPM speed is great, and it is very noticeably faster than my old 5400 RPM drive. Before I put my case fan in, I couldn't even hear the hard drive over my super-quiet CPU fan (rated for 25 decibels). Maxtor has an excellent reputation for quality and customer service, including an excellent website. The 8GB Maxtor drive in my old computer has gone 5 years without any problems. The only maintenance I've done on it is to change it from FAT32 to NTFS after I got Windows XP. Having worked in a retail store where the only hard drives we sold were by Maxtor, customers were very pleased with the price and performance of these drives, and only a very, very small amount ever came back. I also used a Maxtor drive in another computer I built, and that one has performed flawlessly as well. Installation was simple with the included screws and 5 "mounting brackets. I formatted it easily with Windows, and haven't had any problems with it whatsoever. I would definitely recommend Maxtor drives over those by Seagate or Western Digital. You will not be disappointed by this drive's performance.
This player is a cut above anything else on the market. It is the only one that you don't have to open the case to change batteries. The batteries are rechargeable and remain inbedded in the device. The 2 batteries last a long time and since they are about the size of a piece of gum, Panasonic was able to make the player VERY thin. The controls are easy to access. It comes with an extra battery case that holds two AA batteries. With the case connected to the player, battery power lasts forever (it seems), albeit somewhat cumbersome.
Microsoft Co. should fire the engineer who comes up with this product. It worth a penny. I can't believe it is Microsoft's product. Very, very poor connection. I will return it.
I bought two of these for the grandkids last Christmas to keep them entertained on long road trips. The kids are still using them and have not reported any problems at all.
Don't really know how to review a USB cable, but I got what I wanted at a price I could live with.
The Zune player is enjoyable to listen to and it is easy to use. The reason I gave this product only three stars, however, is not because of the player, but it is because of the design of the program and how to put music on the player...The Zune program is a poorly designed program that completely takes over your computer. When you insert the disk, a dialogue box will pop up asking you if you want the program to make changes to your computer. At first, you may think, "Oh, it will only set my computer so that it can work properly with music. It won't make drastic changes." The program will completely make Zune the default program for music, audio files, and videos. If you receive an e-mail with a video and/or audio file attached to it, it will be a Zune filetype. You can not open this on Windows Media Player or any other program. This is a problem especially if you have a shared computer.I received a brand new computer. It has no problems; it is a perfectly new computer. I had to move my Zune program off of my old one and onto this new computer. Sure enough, when the program is installed, my CD/DVD drive does not work, and all of my music is Zune file type. So, I take the Zune program off of my new computer and now my CD/DVD drive works fine and everything is back to its default settings. Best way to go? Avoid this product entirely; unless, of course, you're looking for a good way to screw up your computer -this will do it.
I bought this card to use in my digital camera. The card works flawlessly. With images at 3MP I can store about 4 thousand pics on the card. Used a $25 gift certificate towards the purchase of the card so I spent about what I would have spent on a 2GB card.
I received the clock radio in Decemeber as a gift and it stopped working within 3 months of use. When I tried to return it under warranty, they wanted me to pay half the cost of a new one to ship the old one back and receive a new one. Definitely not a good product or company.
These cables work great and are much cheaper than what they try to sell you at Best Buy.
The video quality is amazing. The DSC still picture quality is poor. I would save the money and not buy an SD card for it since the DSC still picture quality is terrible. That said the video quality is top notch, and I highly recommend this video camera, just don't forget your DSC if you want to take stills.
I really wish I read the reviews earlier! This TV HAD great picture for about 3months then poof nothing. And I confirm the poor service of Philips. No help to try and get a replacement or parts. Because I live in a U.S. territory they wouldn't replace it but they wouldn't help me get the parts for it either. This is the last Philips Tv for me but also all the boards inside the TV are Samsung so not sure about Samsung either. Waste of money!
It only reduces about 6 degrees of my computer, not much help, kind of disapointed.It looks cool though...
This is an awesome camera that takes excellent pictures, what I missed is the chance to view the photos in the screen before taken it, you cannot see the image in the screen to take your picture.
A very virsitle EP. Lots of fun for helping take better observation notes. Calculte size and distances with the EP. Can be used for drift alignments, but I prefer a simpler double cross hair EP for this.The illuminator works fine, but is not a pulse type, though it can be screwed off and a pulse used instead. Optics are simple good old Meade EP optics, but then you use this EP for measurements more than observing fine details.You will need to do a little math to measure the diameters of craters or distances with this EP. It can also measure the separation in minutes and seconds of double stars. Using the protractor built into this EP you can align it to measure angles (Az) from target to target, and with the linear scale distances. (you need to do the math based on the scope you are using the EP in). Has a very small double cross hair reticle in it also. So it can be used for drift aligning your mount too, or if you have the patience manual guiding. The EP does barlow well, with all of my 1.8X, 2X and 3X barlows.This is not the EP you want for lining up you alignment stars for a Go-To scope, nor for manual guiding. The simpler double cross haired illuminated EP is used for that. It is a fun EP to play with, and can help you take much better observation notes.
This thing is a piece of junk, the signal is so weak that you can barely see the picture, have tried every combination of connections to get it to work. Do NOT waste your money on this you'll regret it
The cable is acceptable but it is NOT belkin. They sell a generic and try to pass it off as the name brand and it's not! I had the exact belkin cord in a shorter size and this is obviously a knock off.. the construction quality doesn't even compare.
Our Maxtor 500 gig "one touch" drive appears to have died (still faintly hoping it will change its little mind) after 7 months of use, with all the photos, most of the music files, all the backups. Ay, Ay, Ay! So from now on we have to have two backup hard drives ???
I went back and forth over buying the more expensive Bose noise-canceling headphones, but finally after reading the positive reviews here I decided to get these instead. I'm glad I did. These headphones have impressed me time and time again. The sound is clear, the battery life is good, and the noise canceling works incredibly well.
The camera is a fine small camera but with two big problems. There is no view finder, a real problem if you want to take photos outside in sunlight. Second, the screen that you use to frame the picture becomes almost invisible in sunlight, impossible to see and frame the shot. The manufacturers have made an effort to correct this by including means to brighten the screen, but it is not enough. The quality of the shots is good, some noise with the 400 speed setting. The shutter lag is not a problem unless you are shooting several quick shots in a row. There may be a way to set the camera in burst mode, but I haven't tried that.The size of the camera is great. It fits into a purse, is light enough that it is not a problem to carry. It has the advantage of having both a point and shoot automatic mode, and a manual mode so the photographer can fine tune the shots and enhance the exposure.All in all, I'm happy with the product with the exception of the two problems mentioned above. Why the manufacturer eliminated the viewfinder is a mystery? What were they thinking?????
IMPORTANT! If you're using a 64-bit operating system, you must get special installation instructions from the manufacturer! I spent way too much time trying to get this device to work before I learned that. (My initial review was VERY negative as I didn't think the product worked.) This is a good product that works as advertised. Just make sure you have the correct installation instructions.
To All who are interested in the MZ-RH1,I recently had this item purchased from Japan in silver. The black model is the same, and in some ways better only due to the manual being in english. As for the machine itself, there is a clear definition as per sony's maturity in its years since the inception of Minidisc. After purchasing the 10th anniversary n10 model, then having it stolen, I was hesitant in purchasing another model in the fear that there will be an update that will be better. In the mz-rh1, I have no fear that this is the model that will define the sound and reputation of minidisc for the rest of its years. It's clearly lit OLED screen on the side of the player is simply brilliant, conserving battery life while displaying the necessary functions of the player. One downside is the lack of a group button. Those familiar with minidisc will know that sonicstage stores your music in groups, and pressing the group button will skip groups so you can find the album that you are looking for. This is missing on the player itself, but it is handily found on the remote for those who choose to use it.For those of us who really take our sound quality seriously, this player/recorder has the most clear and balanced sound I have ever heard from any minidisc, and quite arguably from any recorder. Sony was not hesitant to create this model as a portable recording studio. I am impressed with the sound, which rivals compact disc quality, and it's levels in line out will never distort. Not to mention that the new version of Sonic Stage is much more user-friendly than before, with compability for Apple's; finally! I now can record my brother's Dj mixes into my mz-rh1, then copy into Sonic Stage, burn to cd (the files that are recorded to the HI-MD discs are saved in Sonic Stage as WAV. files), then share with friends. It's quite simply a portable recording studio. Thank you Sony for creating a music recorder that can finally satisfy your demanding customers.
Great sound for the price. 100 watts in each channel including a 100 watt sub provide endless bounds of volume! Good clear high ends which can be DSP'd so as not to sound harsh. Mid-range is clear, but can be reduced by a &quot;loudness&quot; button if so desired. The sub is very quick and provides clean low end sound. Be advised however that the sub does distort under extreme circumstances! Overall a very good system and simple to use. One thing I did not particularly like was that the wires for the surround speakers were not long enough!
I have had my TomTom 720 since October 2007. While I really like the device the support is just about the worst I have experienced. I've been in technology for more than 25 years. The device has "quirks" that can be really annoying. It "forgets" preferences every time you connect it to a PC. It "thinks" it's connecting to a PC when you connect the car charger then it keeps turning itself off while you are driving! Support claimed it was the device and replaced it even though I told them it was unnecessary. The replacement does the exact same things. Evidently, there is no escalation path at TomTom either. I guess the support guy runs the company. I can't seem to get anyone to admit there are problems with the 720. Forget the FM transmitter. It's horrible too! They claimed they knew it was a software issue and would fix it "soon." That was last year. Now, no mention of a fix at all. Think twice before buying any TomTom product. This is my second, I also have the 300. Some of the problems that exist with the 720 were even in the 300!
Classic look, great sound, many functions!Also, I want to say that I got this as a gift for Christmas. The first one was defective and it could not have been easier to make the exchange via Amazon. They instructions were clear, they paid for shipping and it came in less than week! Now, the second one has arrived and is functioning beautifully!
After doing a lot of research on the technologies; LCD LCOS,CRT, and PLASMA just don't cut it. This latest Product By Samsung is just breath taking. The picture quality is seemless. Even on Standard Definition television the picture quality is GREAT! Take it a step further by adding a HDTV receiver and you will never be the same. With a side by side comparison you immediately see the difference. Black Levels are getting closer to CRT with the 3rd Generation DMD Chip but the picture clarity far out weights all of that. This product is an improvement over the HLN617W by revamping some of the interworkings. The Cooling Fan and Color Wheel sound has been far improved and is rated to be 30% quieter than it's predecessor. That is good specs considering it's predecessor had quiet operations even in a silent atmosphere. The DMD chip switching technology speed has doubled from the HLN617W, all boiling down to a clearer picture and better frame rate. The HLP6163 is ligher, YES LIGHTER! weighing in at 96lbs VS its HLN617w's 110 lbs. New for this model is the integration of the HDMI connection technology which allows for uncompressed streaming of pure HD Signal as well as Digtal Audio via one cable. It also has a DVI port also. One thing I would like to see is the integration of More DVI or HDMI ports. Considering TIVO's, Directv, DVD Players and etc will be utilizing the DVI technology you must choose which one you want your pure digital signal to come from. But you still have the option of connectiong it up with RCA Cables in the Component in which will also give you up to 1080i of HD Capability.There is too much to be said about this television but one thing holds true: You can throw out everything you though you knew about Good Television and embrase the only Pure Digital way to enjoy television from the input to the output..THIS IS A BEST BUY PICK!
replaced a driver in a paridigm v1 pdr100.fit perfect. might be better than the driver that came stock.beers
I bought this product for 2 weeks and I enjoy using it.The GPS function is great except that it takes about 30 seconds to search for signals at the beginning of each trip. The PDA function is satisfactory. The only weakness is that the built-in memory is slightly small. But I guess it is the standard. The things to improve this product are1. it should come with a carrying case,2. it should have a "built-in" wireless internet card, and3. it should support Skype.Overall. the product is good and deserves the price.
Flimsy neck wrap. Broke within 3 days. Doesn't penetrate far enough into ear to hear music very well.
I've been using my Audigy for about a month. First, ignore the comments that it doesn't work with XP. Mine works fine with XP using the drivers download from the Creative web page. I bought it because I have a stack of old vinyl albums collected in the 60's and 70's that I want to put on audio CDs (since they are not available commercially as such). The Audigy Platinum makes that job much easier by putting the audio Line In connectors on the front of my PC. Standard stereo cables work fine without the need for an assortment of adapters or trying to decipher the tiny hieroglyphics on the sound card bracket. We also used it for some direct-to-disk recording with a microphone last week and it worked fine for that as well. The audio editing software that came with the Audigy was much easier than trying to do the same with a cassette deck. Again, having a real microphone jack and level control on the front of the PC made it simple to use. I used it to create a couple of MP3 disks and they play fine on my portable CD MP3 player.It was a bit of a pain to install the internal cables and the drawings in the manual didn't exactly match my unit. Even so, I managed to get everything installed and working in less than an hour. I haven't bought a set of 5.1 speakers yet but probably will since I sometimes watch DVDs using my PC. The sound from the card using my existing stereo speakers is fine regardless of the source of the sound.
Only complaint is the weak bass, which I expected since these are so small. In hindsight, I should have spent a little more for a 2.1 system.
I'm sorry to say that the very first item I have ever purchased on Amazon did not work. I am very disappointed. I will not shop Amazon again.
After reading the reviews on Amazon which were all excellent, I went ahead and purchased this receiver.I am totally impressed with the sound and clarity. I never heard of or purchased a Sherwood product beforehowever I will certainly consider and probably purchase other Sherwood products going forward.
My TV content provider charged me about $6 a month for over-the-air channels like NBC and CBS! Do not pay them for what comes free over the air! In fact, cut them out altogether, and just use this thing! This OTA receiver can pay for itself in just a few months. I've been using it for years, and it is still going strong.Image resolution can be set from 480i to 1080i. At any resolution, image quality is better than the corresponding cable or dish image (at same res, of course).It receives HD signals over the air; the picture quality is breathtaking.This stands a cut above other tuners; its sound output for HD TV is in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround! What's more, it has optical audio out! Connect the image to a TV or projector, via HDMI or component, and connect the sound to a surround sound receiver via the optical output. Or, if your receiver has HDMI inputs, connect it to the receiver via HDMI, and connect receiver's HDMI out to TV ot projector.Get High Definition images with surround sound for free. Cut your TV provider out! You will save a bundle. Granted, you will get to watch fewer channels, but hey, all major sports playoffs are OTA, as are the major networks!Upsides:1. Lasted me 6 years, still good as new2. Very good image and sound quality.3. Image resolution adjustable from 480i to 1080i.4. Aspect ratio can be controlled.5. Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound via optical out / HDMI6. Can completely eliminate cable TV bill!Downsides:1. Takes a while (about 12 seconds) to start up cold.2. The Remote is necessary for almost all setup and control.3. A changed channel takes a while (about 3 seconds) to display.4. Remote needs to be aimed well at the unit.The ups far outweigh the downs. I am so glad I bought this thing. It has paid for itself long ago.
I bought these to use with my TV in my bedroom. I was very satisfied with their preformance. High quality sound. The padding on the ear cuffs are excellent for long term wearing. This is a very good quality product for a very reasonable price.
I used this HP OfficeJet 5110xi all-in-one very lightly for around 6 months and it failed and discontinue to function. Most of what I did was just making copies, probaby around 20 to 30 copies during the 6 months period, I only turned on when I use it and turned off afterward. The problem is that,one nice day when I turned it on to make a copy, the digital panel displayed the message "Open door, carriage jam", from then on, this Hp OfficeJet unit is no longer usable. What a waste of money $200 for less 6 months of use. I bought laserjet IIIp in 92 and it is still working fine. Now, I no longer believe HP printer products are as reliable as its past products, and the quality seems no longer important characteristics of their products.
This thing is a piece of crap. Doesn't work straight out of the package. I thought it was the batteries, only to find out it's just got a weak signal. Also, please note (I didn't, and I suppose that's my fault) that this will NOT focus for you! This is my first ever negative product review, but I thought I'd try to save somebody a good 20-30 bucks!
This eyepiece gives great views in telescopes of all focal ratios because it incorporates additional lens elements that the 15 and 20mm linemates do not have. Think of it as a "poor man's Nagler."It is overpriced at $60 plus shipping. The identical eyepiece is available elsewhere (Agena and Owl) for under $40 with free shipping.
we got 2 sets of these at ubermart and tried them out first. they didn't make it past 2 miles in an area by a lake with little residential.
I ordered a size too big, I think, for what I need, but the quality is great. I needed a smalled &#34;go around&#34; bag for day trips to theme parks. I didn't want to lug around my full bag. This fits the bill.
Cables to go are far superior to generic booted rj45's. Make sure shipper doesn't send generic as you will get sticky pull outs but not if it is a true cables to go.
I love it. It even gives you a phone number of any of the business in the area that you are searching. I have make Hotel arrangements on the fly and called ahead for gas prices.the only thing I have noticed is that not all business are in the program. I searched for a Camping World I knew was in a certian town and it never found it. So by calling another store that did show up I got the number for the one I was closes to.But I will never go anywhere without it now.
Zero problems. Clear, easy to understand interface. Great wireless performance.
This product is so cool. I made keepsakes for my sister's 50th birthday. she was having a disco party and we put her favorite disco music on them. my only problem wa I ordered 4 paks of 25 each and 4 disc's would not burn for some reason, they were corrupted otherwise it was a great product.
just purchased it and it's perfect! i love the ability to control all the variables manually, while on my previous point-and-shoots, this was not possible. yes, this is my first DSLR, but i have been a photographer for quite a while and strongly reccomend this well-constructed, awesome picture quality producing camera. you can shoot in raw as well, an added benefit. if you're looking for an inexpensive yet professional camera, this camera was made for you.
Once you get it set up properly it is a joy to use. Getting it set up was a challenge due to some apparent problems it can have with Samsung. Customer service was very patient and helpful, although calling on a Saturday afternoon (probably not the best choice on my part) did require a long wait. Getting to first level tech support was brief, but I needed to get to the second level and that took a long time. Great news is you get to talk with an actual human being. Setting it up is not necessarily intuitive. It makes sense after you see the entire process but not necessarily your first time through. I highly recommend this product to retire your other remotes.
This digital card works just fine in my digital camera. You do notice that it's not a high speed card, though (of course - duh) and I just didn't want to spend that kind of money on a high speed card quite yet.It works really well, though, for an amateur like me. ;-)
I got this to use with a Astronomy Technology 66mm aperture refractor for terrestrial viewing. The first I sent back as the hole for the tightening screw was too big so it could not be secured in place on my scope. The replacement is fine. There are better optics out there but this item is fine for the price.
This frame is one of the best I was able to find, when researching. The reasons consisting mostly of wi-fi, overall size of the screen and the cost being comparably affordable.However, after buying I've been very disappointed. First, the size of the screen is deceptive. 10" is accurate, by the method of measuring the screen. However, while most photographs are roughly 4:3 and this screen is roughly 16:9 (800x480) -- while this is great for video, very few photos have that orientation, and are therefore severely cropped vertically, or rendered very small with wide black bars on the left and right margins. This means the efffective size is actually SMALLER than many 8" frames, so beware if you're hoping to get a large image from this!Second problem: support. Support at Kodak is BAD. Forget email support -- it takes roughly 10 days just to get a response, which is so generic and basically assumes you're an idiot (without even bothering to read all the details of the support request) and is therefore completely unusable and not helpful, in general. Once we CALLED them, they were very confused, and seemed to not even know their product well at all! It took a very long time to find out what are my biggest issues of all -- that this is a very limited product when it comes to Wi-Fi, which brings me to...Third problem: Wi-Fi is severely crippled, and with no good reason to be! First, you have to use the Kodak Gallery, though that is not much of a big deal. However, it will not fit images to your screen, as opposed to cropping (a feature that it readily does with wired images coming in via USB, flash memory, etc.) See problem #1 above to see why this is such a horrible problem! Second, you MUST have it set to a ONE MINUTE transition effect, no matter what you set it to or the speed of your connection. This is REALLY bogus, and makes it actually quite tedious to watch! One of the most frustrating aspects of the Wi-Fi limitations is that NONE of this is documented in the manual, online support, or something even support technicians know about -- it took a lot of escalation and asking around of other employees to come to that conclusion. Further, when going through the settings screen, nothing indicated that when we set the image to fill the screen or transition time to a few seconds that it would NOT honor those settings, and would be overridden with a much less satisfactory option!Fourth problem: brightness. The LCD screen is of good quality, but the brightness is very poor, and therefore problematic in viewing from any reasonable distance.Fifth problem: remote control. The remote is TERRIBLE! You have to hit the buttons very hard, and there is no tactile, audible or visual feedback to let you know that a button has actually been pressed! Also, you have to be VERY close to the frame for the remote to actually work, and with a direct line of site -- no further away than a foot or two! (Making the use of a remote pretty silly, actually.)I've not really explored the other options of the frame, such as video capability and sound (with the built-in speakers) since the use of this frame is really limited to just needing a good photo viewer using the wi-fi connection -- so I cannot really comment on them. However, based on the experience of those problems above, I rate this product VERY poorly, and sadly feel we have wasted our money -- sad, because this product seemed to have so much promise and we were very excited to have found it.The only reason I gave it two stars, instead of one, is that I'm giving Kodak the benefit of the doubt in that the other features must work decently, and the frame is sturdy and looks nice -- though that may be a bit too generous since that is hardly worth the money spent.
I bought this a few years ago, and absolutely loved it. After much use (I'm a graphic designer), the trackwheel started skipping. Started driving me nuts, so I thought I'd upgrade. I purchased the Kensington Ci25m Notebook Optical Mouse, tried it, and I'm sending it back to get this one again.Because of the size, it's quite small, my fingers hang over the edges a little, which is comfortable to me. Because the buttons go all the way to the edges, clicking isn't a problem (the Ci25m buttons have stationery borders around its buttons). The scroll wheel has a little click*click feel to the rotation. It's subtle and easy to turn. The cord is extra long (75 inches), very nice because I set my laptop up as a desktop, and the cord has to reach further than most other mouse's cords do.I can't wait to start using this one again.
I bought it as a Christmas gift. My son is very disappointed because it does not work. I will be returning it this week
First off, there are a couple of bad reviews here about crap that's the fault of the user, and not the system. I highly suggest using digital optical cable as the audio input, as it will give you 5.1 surround sound (and you can use the same cable if you later decide to upgrade to 7.1). Plus, it's really fun to put one end up to light and see the other end light up :-D. Just remember, old receivers EMULATED surround sound with only two channel audio (which this can still do). True surround sound has a channel for each speaker, and you need a digital cable to transmit it. Second, NOTHING on this system will break from anything but misuse. I've moved the entire system twice and haven't even gotten a scratch on it.Anyway, I wanted surround sound for my PS3 online FPS games (so nice to crank it up on CoD4... you can actually hear people coming. Tip if you're playing it, put on Dead Silence... No one will ever catch you off-guard again.) This system performs beautifully for that, and regular TV. I haven't tried it with any DVD's that support 5.1, I'm not much for movies. I'm going to build an HTPC later this year, if I remember I'll update with how sound from that source is going.The included auto-level microphone worked pretty well. I ended up tweaking the rear speakers to make them a bit louder for my needs, it's all very simple and outlined in the manual. One irk was that you can't change the levels of the front speakers individually... there's a Center Level and Front Balance adjustment. In my case, my set-up is a little off center from the corners of the room where my speakers are, and the front right sounded a little weak. I adjusted the Balance to favor the right, and then boosted the whole center level... Sounds pretty good. I still wish I'd had an individual level adjustment. Could just be that I haven't found it, though.The only thing I'm taking off a star for is the lack of inputs. There's one digital in, one coax in, and one hdmi (I think. Better check me on that, I haven't used it. It could be hdmi passthrough... hell, it might not be there at all.) Luckily, my LG 32lb9d has lots of inputs. I'm plugging everything up to it, and then running a digital cable from the tv to the receiver. More convenient for me anyway. There are plenty of L/R channel inputs, if you're just plugging in CD players and the like. I can't think of any common use for audio without video that needs surround sound... so really plugging everything through the TV is a fine solution.A few additional things:----The included remote is great for controlling the sound system. Not programmeable (I doubt many included with a receiver are.) Would have been nice it was, as I like to tweak my audio settings a lot. Unfortunately, my LG's remote can't control the audio (10 codes for a Sony audio and none of them work. Bah.) So I'm gonna pick up a universal as soon as I can find one that lets me switch inputs on the tv.----The speakers are all very lightweight. I already had some extra speaker wire, so I used it... but I think the amount included was more than enough for my small room. You might need more, though.----As complaints have listed, the speaker wire to the sub is integrated in the box. I really don't know why they did that. Just be aware of it, you'll be fine.That's about all I can think of.... oh, you might want a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter if you want to use headphones.
Works great. Great price.However, if you use a card reader (as I do), it needs to have SDHC support. My old reader couldn't read this card; I had to transfer with a cable from the camera to the computer.
This is my second set of headphone 'cans' and these are much better than my old Aiwas. The sound is wonderful, bass response is fantastic and the highs are crisp and clear. I used these for my computer and having a coiled cord allows me to roll my chair all over my studio and come back to the desk without having a long cord always getting in my way. That feature alone makes these headphones worth it. It's also nice that if any of my dogs, or son, chews the cord I can order a new one and replace it with ease.PROS: Sound is full bodied, nothing lacking. The coiled (and replaceable) cord is great.CONS: None.
I purchased the Zune for my son's birthday. It shipped and arrived in a timely manner as promised.The device is wonderful and my son loves it!
I used this a few times, and then I upgraded the OS and had to load the drivers back on the Pocket PC. Unfortunately, I lost the disk and Sakars's website has no driver downloads for this device. So this device is useless. If anyone has the driver files which came on the disk, can you please email them to me at rachtenb@bellsouth.net.Thanks,
This mouse while only having one button functionality, ( Apple's standard) it is everything a wireless mouse should be; great on batteries, light and easy to move, and aestectically pleasing. I recomend this BT mouse above all other mice for a Mac. After all if your a Mac user, shouldnt you support the manufacturer and use whats available? Some will disagree and for those folks there are those ugly black and silver monstrosities to put next to your beautiful Apple computer!
I've been using this DVD player for over a year now and absolutely love it. We take it on every trip and it keeps the kids ocupied. When home my children often use it instead of a TV in their bedroom to watch a cartoon before they fall asleep. The player has never failed, we have never had any problems with it and it's been used A LOT!!! Very happy with the purchase
I am very pleased with the case itself. The click wheel cover is extremely well designed and the case fits snuggly around my iPod. The plastic cover which comes with the case could use some serious help. I was able to get it on with somewhat minimal bubbles, well enough to where I could see the screen anyway.
We almost returned our iTrip until I read Eric's review on how to set it to international mode. What a difference! My husband loves the sound quality now and we live in a very populous area so I'm impressed that it works so well. I don't know about the durability and charging speed yet, but it gets thumbs up on everything else.
Nice long cable does what it is intended to do. Shipping was quick no issues whats so ever been using it steady. If you need a long hdmi look no further
I purchased another pressure cooker several years ago that was supposed to be advanced and safer - it never worked correctly. The final straw was when the safety mechanism on it melted. I decided to go back to the tried and true pressure cooker with the jiggle weight mechanism on top with Presto, the kind I had inherited from my grandmother. It worked like a charm straight out of the box making delicious curried lentils in less than five minutes. I can tell immediately by the sound of the mechanism when the pressure is exactly right, no guessing. The four quart size is perfect for my husband and me.
I've had this laptop notebook cooler for about a month now and so far so good. It definitely cools my laptop down a few notches and it's a notable difference too. Prior to purchasing this, my laptop usually ran hot because it was always on and I often worried about overheating. Not so anymore.However, there are some notable issues worth mentioning.I think this product mainly fits non-widescreen laptops. I have a widescreen and it doesn't fully fit atop the four rubber pegs like it should. It is still usable of course but doesn't cover all pegs the way it was intended.The construction of the USB chord isn't as sturdy as it should be. And care should be paid to it or else it'll snap or rip off. It's that fragile. You would think they would have made it thicker or stronger or reinforced it in some way but they didn't. I'm sure this issue has been raised on numerous reviews too.Oh, and the blue LED light, what's with that? Did they have to make it super bright? At least they should have given us a feature to manually turn it off but they didn't. But not a biggie because I read a few reviewers say they placed duct tape over it. Sorry, but that's just cheesy. I'll settle for the LED light over duct tape.I think that's about it for my griping. Overall this product does what it says it does. It does cool the laptop down a few degrees and you can tell by touching the surface of your laptop. If you can live with the flaws then I'd buy this product over the other comparable ones. It's light. It's portable. And easily fits into my laptop bag.
First, outside sound isolation is minumal, you can hardly feel it. Second, they will hurt your ears in 10 minutes so badly that for the next 3 days you will not be able to put anything into your ears. I look at them as at monsters.
Forget duct or duck tape, this stuff sticks to almost anything and stays put when it does. It comes off easily and leaves no or very little residue. Cost more than the other tapes but is well worth it.
I bought this memory so I could go from 2GB to 8GB and everything is working well. I had to return one pair due to memory errors I was getting, but Amazon very quickly handled that for me.My motherboard did not like 4 sticks running at 800MHz thought, so I had to turn down the speed to 667MHz and increase the memory bus voltage, but now that it is working it has been perfectly stable. I could probably get 800MHz out of it on my board if I were willing to increase the NB bus voltage, but I'm happy with what it gives me as is.
... I only write a review when it matters...These cans excell at killing low frequency drone, such as industrial air conditioners or constant echo in a large room. Upon flipping on the switch, you'll inevitably have a "Woah, these things really WORK!" With the drone gone, and with a small amount of amplification that occurs when the switch is on, you'll be able to hear a lot more in your music. I find myself turning the volume down, still able to make out great detail.But.. the reason for 4 stars instead of 5:A) high frequency sounds seem to get amplified more than mids and mid-lows. For example, snare drum, cymbals, strings, and high keyboard come across clearer than a bass or bass guitar. I often listen to rock, and I find myself wanting adjust the equalization of my music to boost the bass a bit. For classical, vocal, or acoustic jazz music, this might be a strong point as opposed a weak point.B) The headphones can't cancel higher frequency noise as well as the low frequency "room drone". Example: exhaust fan on an old computer or buzz from a refridgerator. This might very well be the reason for A--the music competes with noise that can't be cancelled.The headphones (and case) are solidly built. They play music even with the noise cancelling off (in case you want to save batteries), and the cable is removable in case you just want quiet without music. The cable uses standard 1/8 inch connectors on both ends, so in theory it could replaced with a cord of any length--however, the diameter of the plug is a tight fit where it attaches to the headphones, and in practice may be hard to find.The arch of the headband is metal under the padding, which I can bend to customize the fit & comfort. I have a large-ish head, and they just fit at maximum extention with some bending. If you know you have a very large head, I recommend trying them out in person first--they might not fit.For the money, these are excellent and effective workplace headphones! Recommended..
This storage device has saved me more than once. It hasn't failed on me yet. You don't want to use this as your sole backup source but it does work great. It's convenient and makes transferring files from one computer to another a snap. It is also the new modern alternative to taking dozens of files of copies and papers home at night. Instead just download it and you have it anywhere.
I got this printer to print official correspondence on, mainly resumes. However, every so often (every 20 pages?) I don't know why it leaves a dirty mark. Usually a smudge at the top. I have to print again and dump my expensive resume paper. Quite annoying. Also, keep in mind these small laser printers tend not to be as dark as inkjets. I got mine for $[...] after rebate, so look around for that deal.
I'm using Mac OS X and find this printer's software anything but user friendly, especially compared to my older, cheaper Lexmark, which also scanned better. This unit's scans are okay for text, but I can't use them for photos that I want to show people. The print quality is outstanding with the purchase of the uber-expensive photo cartridge, but you're better off buying an HP printer and a separate scanner, because this one is a pain. The card reader is brilliant however, with seamless integration into the OS.
In the begining all was darkness about this equipment. I followed its instruction carefully, but I couldn't install it in my DSL system. Later, I did read some articles in the Internet about Linksys and Zyxel modems, and I almost die after that. After several trials, finally I got installed the router with my modem. Now, I really enjoy the benefits of this combination, and I'm satisfied with it.
I will make it short and to the point review. Setup is easy, but some settings can't be changed even with Linksys support. Wireless connection being dropped on daily basis. Been told that it will have interference because we have 2.X GB Phone, but after replacing/removing phone completely from the house it is still dropping connection. It even managed to drop wired connection. The only solution is to reboot router and hope it will work for a while without anything else going wrong.
HighPoint claims to have enterprise functionality in commodity hardware; and they do! This is a great RAID controller and the software allows advanced features like Online Raid Migration (switching RAID modes, without losing data). For experimentation I started with RAID 0, added 2 more HDD and migrated to RAID 5 and everything worked splendidly!But note that this card is perfect for me because I only had a PCIEx1 slot available, but a 4 HDD RAID 5 will not get full speed; it will cap at around 200MBps, which is still much faster than a single HDD.
Hi,It is working the way I expectedThere were no problem to install itI like it very much
iPod Sucks............Need i say more? I've had my Zune since purchised in 2007 and i have watched as my friends have burned through iPod after iPod the record holder having owned 7 sofar.
When we moved into our new house the structured wiring box was a total "rat nest" of wires. Using this I was able to bring order to an otherwise messy situation. It works well, installation is a snap, and I recommend it! Works well with the telephone hub,
I purchased this camera case for an Olympus Stylus 790SW, it was for my wifes birthday and she wanted something small and compact to fit in her purse. This was the perfect buy, very well made, small yet the perfect size for the camera and it has a front pocket for an extra battery and an additional xD card with room left over. She loves it and takes it with her just about everywhere she goes. Can't go wrong with Lowepro quality, just make sure the camera dimensions will fit inside the case dimensions.Now I'm her hero... she gets a big smile everytime she breaks out her camera.
I've had these for almost twelve months now and they're still working brilliantly. Highly recommended.
Bose SoundDock Series II digital music system for iPod - BlackI ordered older model and was upgraded at no charge to the SoundDock II Series. Bose makes an excellent product. I am very happy with the purchase. Thank you Amazon.com for free upgrade.
I've owned this case for quite some time now and I really like it, as it is very tough and will keep your Zune 30 well-protected. It has 2 major and 1 minor drawback(s) as far as I'm concerned. First off, if you use a dock, don't buy this case. It's very difficult to remove the Zune once it is encased in this thing. Secondly, the button covers SUCK. Take an X-Acto knife and carve out the plastic over the buttons....it's inevitable, you're going to want to do it, trust me. It's pretty much a necessary modification, because the D-pad is practically unusable with them on there. Thirdly, and this is the minor one, it scratches easily. This is to be expected, as it is made of clear acrylic.It sure keeps the Zune it's protecting in good shape though, and it will do the job of keeping your Zune looking brand new. I've owned 3 different cases for mine now and I'd either go with this one or the Speck ToughSkin depending on your style preference. Personally I think this one is better looking when new, but doesn't wear as nicely. And, like I said, the modification is pretty much mandatory.
I got what i wanted, when I wanted it , and for the lowest price in the land. I will continue to purchase through Amazon.
I've used this specific model for 3 yrs. I love it for it's decent price and ability to print on oversized sheets. Fine for low res comps, throw in some epson paper and you'll have great looking hard proofs.In addition, I got this product super fast. Great product, great seller, reasonable prices!
Absolutely fabulous mp3 etc player. Exceeded my expectations. Had for two weeks now and I couldn't be happier with this one.I've been a skeptic and hold out on iPods forever. Previously had a Creative MuVo 4gb mini hd system. It was the tiniest by far in it's day for it's size, and had features, in theory. But here's the real world thing. The software on that suc*ked. Caused me to not use it much, after the initial honeymoon, or kinda forced honeymoon.This beauty in contrast, in addition to being just about the perfect form factor, incredibly thin, pretty narrow, and the right amount of tall, and a very sleek black plastic, bright color screen, has wonderfully easy to use software. I guess that's been true of iPod's generally for awhile but it sure is of this one, with improvements.Now what about the 8gb "limitation" compared to current HD iPods of 30 or 80gb? The thing is the iTunes host PC synching software is so easy to use that it's real simple to simply move around what's in the thing. Just set up lots of playlists by artist or album, or type of music, or whatever. Same kind of idea with podcasts. Really well done. Really easy to vary each day, usually only in part. Or every so often,etc. This baby's plenty big enough if you go this way. Not to hold all you own, but why do that? That's what big hard drives on PC's or external firewire's for laptops (like my 300gb for just music) are for.Now what about Apple's locking out subscription services and tracks? Simple. Buy $50 Replay AV, or something like it, though that one's real good. There are TONES of internet radio stations broadcasting in streams that software can capture, often at 128k and sometimes 196k shoutcast mp3, and it will even divide into songs AND TAG THEM WITH ARTIST AND TITLE.As well there's now a nifty $50 (ok way overpriced, but excellent) Apple fm radio, shirt top TINY control button for everything, accessory. Recommended. As is Belkin's $5 on Amazon silicon rubber protective sheath and (detachable) running armband combo.Couldn't recommend more highly. This is the way to go for portable music today!
The upgrade that improve more dramatically the performance of your PC!If you have only 1 Gb of RAM, upgrading to 3 or 4 GB will be really impresive.Kingston have a long experience making memorys modules and have a very good reputation.Just remember look for the exact memory models that you need in your computer manuals or motherboard documentation.
If you plan on installing this yourself, I caution you to take it slow. The instructions are slightly confusing, but manageable
As the TV show says THE PRICE IS right! Quality is very good - used it to make music CDs from iTunes. Also used them to back up laptop. Am well pleased!
This device works just as advertised. You need to know that when you go to a different tv station you need to set your volume to your level and it will stay there until you go to another tv station and then set your volume to a comfortable level and it will stay there.It's that simple. And it works like a charm. I've been using this for 3 months now and i'm very happy with it. And so is my wife.
My wife and I use the FR50 around the house and in the yard. She has a workshop in the basement and cannot hear anything while down there. We use the FR50 to communicate (it's better than shouting or stomping on the floor). It's also handy while working in the yard for relaying phone calls or to announce that lunch is ready. Because we're out in the boondocks, the extra channels of the FR60 are not needed. It's a great radio for basic needs.
Excellent quality throughout! Very solidly built, heavy material and reinforced stitching. All of the zippers are a special self-sealing, waterproof type - except for the main zipper, which is protected by an extra weatherproof flap. Plenty of room and partitions to securely hold all of my gear.However, I'm going to agree with the other reviewer and question the actual utility of this pack (or any pack of this type and size for that matter). You definitely wouldn't want to take this on any type of strenuous hike. When I get this sucker fully loaded I can see it easily topping out at 50 or 60 lbs - and that's without any other incidental gear like extra clothes, food, water, etc. I too will likely get some type of smaller, waist bag to use as my daypack. This one will be pretty much for storage and protection. Besides, you really don't need to be lugging all of your extra gear (battery chargers, cables, manuals, etc) up and down a mountainside anyway (unless you have issues)! Just the camera and an extra lens or two is enough to be mobile.I still do like the backpack style camera bags though. They are convenient to carry, even if moderately heavy, and you're not advertising that you're loaded with $7k+ worth of premium photo gear!
Nothing cooler than seeing your keyboard in a dark room. No more squinting, waiting for your eyes to adjust to see your old, dark keyboard. Three colors to choose from (blue,red,purple). Dimmer control to adjust how bright you want it. Or turn off the lights all together. Excellent product. Can't find it cheaper than at Amazon either.
I would not recommend anyone waste your money on this product it doesn't work most of the time.
I prefer bookshelf speakers over floor standing speakers for the following reasons:1) Easier to drive with any AMP / AVR.2) Flexible placement options. It can be mounted on a stand, wall, ceiling or bookshelf.3) In smaller apartments great results can be achieved when wall mounted with a good wall mount such as B-Tech BT77. It saves floor space too.4) Bigger is not always better. I have seen cheaper bookshelf speakers sounding more involving than their more expensive & larger floor standing cousins from the same brand / family.Background:In 2008, I wanted a pair of bookshelf speakers to use with an Onkyo TX-SR604 A/V Receiver (AVR) in Zone 2 (bedroom). I only had a budget of USD300. After months of search, research & demos it was very evident that North American (N. America here means Canada & USA only) speakers have very good highs (treble) & lows (bass) but the mid-range (vocals) almost always took a backseat. British speakers on the other hand are generally warmer sounding because of a more fleshed out & forward mid-range. The N. American speakers are more suited for classical and rock music. The British speakers are better at dialogue delivery & any music that had lots of vocals. If cost was no object, then I'd luv to have 2 pairs of speakers in my stereo setup, consisting of a pair of N. American & a pair of British speakers, only to make the best of both worlds.Performance:After listening to bookshelf speakers from Klipsch, Mirage, Paradigm, B&W;, Wharfedale, Mordaunt Short etc to name a few, I rounded up on the following:1) Mordaunt Short Avant 902i. It has a 5.25 inches mid-woofer with a rear bass port.2) Wharfedale Diamond 9.1. It has a 5.0 inches mid-woofer with front bass ports.Both the above speakers belonged to the same price point - USD250/pair. The Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 & the Mordaunt Short Avant 902i have very good midrange that budget British speakers are famous for. The differences were more to do with the treble & bass delivery of each speaker. The Wharfedale has a very disciplined (sweet) treble at the cost of a lil' boomy bass. MS on the other hand has a very disciplined bass at the cost of a lil' undisciplined (bright) treble. The MS mid-range is a lil' more transparent & controlled than the Wharfedale.The Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 has a more forgiving & warm sound which has a tendency to sound a lil' soft & uninvolving at low volumes, whereas the MS has a more involving, intimate & lively sound no matter what music I threw at it. The MS Avant 902i can be very bright sounding with most budget & improperly matched systems. They are really hard to tame / settle in most budget systems.Truth be told, if I had not heard the MS Avant 902i I w'd have happily lived with the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 bookshelf speakers. They are very forgiving & easy to listen to with any kind of system & music. I also like the fact that they come with optional wall mounting brackets & easy to wall mount.In Nov 2005, Robert Reina of Stereophile stated that the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's midrange and high-frequency resolution behaved more like a speaker with a four-figure price tag. I totally agree with that statement & I still prefer the front ported Wharfedale Diamond 9.1s to the newer rear ported Diamond 10.1s.
Plug it in and it works. That simple.Be careful though where you place it if you plan to skype with this mic and speakers, to prevent echoes.
For the 2 months that it worked, it was better than other mini keyboard/trackball combos that I've tried (but that is not saying much at all, since they are almost all terrible). One thing I liked most about this over others was that it rarely needed to be resynched. The trackball worked pretty well for being so tiny, and the mouse buttons/scroll wheel were nice.But today, after using the keyboard for probably only 5-15 minutes per week over the last couple of months, it has gone haywire. Pressing most keys on the keyboard now results in the keyboard sending multiple keystrokes to the computer. For example, the "g" key sends "gv". I'm past the Amazon 30-day guarantee, so I'll have to try to deal with the manufacturer Adesso.
Product worked fine. A bit expensive (from any source). Have switched to Abacus compatible cartridges.
This point and shoot digital camera is fairly easy to use, however the extensive menu takes some work.
I ordered this tablet back in January and used it for some months before submitting a review.Now that I've given this a trial, I can honestly say that this was a great buy. It works well, very responsive, and it's durable. The size is perfect for my small art projects and the controls are very easy to get used to. My father was able to get the hang of everything in just a few short minutes ( and he had never even used a tablet before ).As for the service, it was great. It arrived on time and the price was very fair.Ultimately, I'm satisfied with my product and I recommend this for those who want to invest in a tablet, but are on a budget.
This Samsung DVD player is a great machine. It displays crisp, clear, and brilliant digital quality images. The controls on both the remote and the player itself are easy to use. For the price this DVD player will suit most needs. Also, if you send in the registration card you get a 3 month extension on your warranty for free!
Nothin' fancy. Just a good cable for a great price. You can't beat that.I'm sure this cable isn't rated like a $50 high end cable, but if you are just looking for something cheap to get the job done, then this one is it.
I ordered a couple for my mom and a few more to have around just-in-case because they were so cheap. I tested all 5 and they all worked. Then took a couple to my mom's place to hook up her dvr properly (Dish was cheap and gave her composite cables a year ago) and her Roku. Shipped fast. Would buy again if necessary.
I own a bunch of wired headphones ranging from the Bose triport and earbuds to the Aurvana X-Fi's to the Vmoda Bassfreq's. These are the first wireless headphones I've ever tried or owned. These were easy to figure out. I didn't once need to read the instructions. The sound is great good highs, lows and everything in between. The only complaint I have is that if you are lying down while using them there tends to be alot of interferance. Sitting on the couch they are fine, walking around the house while using them there is some interferance/static but nowhere near as much as when you are lying down. I read tons of reviews before deciding on these because out of all of the ones I looked at these had the features I wanted and had the best reviews. I'm happy with my purchase because I will just be using them while watching movies late at night and can live with having to sit up verses lying on the couch.Have had theese a few months now and have a better opinion about them. I've found that the static and cut out mainly happen when I am lying in bed using these. I've found that even when I go outside to get the mail or grab something from my car, these dont get as much static or cut out like they do when I am lying in bed using them. I have roomates that crank their own stereos and the tv surround system up in the daytime so I find myself using these more often when I dont wand to hear their rap music or their gangland tv show at a loud volume.
I also own an hp photosmart 945 camera. I've owned it for 2 years. Unfortunately I dropped it and my color got messed up. I called hp customer service to see if it could be fixed and the same thing happened to me that happened to others, they tried to sell me an upgraded camera. I was very disappointed in hp for not repairing my camera that cost me $500. I love the camera and have been very pleased with it. I've taken beautiful pictures with it, but I'd prefer to have it fixed than buy another one. I feel like hp doesn't care about it's customers, all they're doing is selling cameras. As I said earlier, I'm very disappointed with hp's customer service!Kim
I bought the cpen in preparation for graduate school. I used it about five times, then I took a break from the cpen for a couple of months. When I picked it up again it didn't work. My repeated attempts to contact the manufacturer were met without response. Poor product, poor customer service.
I bought this to keep my Tivo cool inside the cabinet. I already have one that I use with my laptop. A terrific product, saves money longterm.
First, I need to admit that this is my first fish finder, so I can't really compare it to the more expensive, full-feature models, but it met and exceeded all of my expectations. I bought it to use on a canoe trip for locating lake trout in deep water during the middle of the summer. It worked great. I used the broomstick adapter and rigged up a simple mount with a PVC pipe joint and sticks we found around the campsite, and attached it to the canoe with duct tape. Using this setup, we were able to monitor depth and spot individual fish. I'm convinced that the device was truly marking fish, since we tended to catch fish where the device said they were. This gadget is ideal for canoe trip fishing, and the price is right.
Not much to review. it is a 2M long HDMI cable. Does exactly what it should. For the price, you can't go wrong.
I own the previous version of this camera, a Stylus Epic Zoom 80 DLX. The features are the same. It served me faithfully for two years until it developed light leaks. Everything still functions well, and my pictures are lovely in the center. But the back cover seems to have warped out of shape, causing streaks at the left edge of each photo. I have traveled and hiked with this camera, but I have always kept it close to me and avoided temperature extremes. But I guess I wasn't careful enough. So, caveat emptor. If you notice faded areas at the edge of your photos with this camera, send it in for service before the warranty expires!
Arrived earlier than expected. Works wonderfully and at a great price. Won't need to find a replacement for a while.
BUYER BEWARE: I ordered 3 separate Cables to Go, Snagless Cat 6 cables for my network. The black and green ones were fine. They came in Cables to To packaging and were snagless. The blue ones are neither snagless nor are they legit Cables to Go cables. I ORDERED FROM AMAZON. I wouldn't be upset, but the cheaper snagless cat 6 cables are half the price of these. I'm setting up my network tomorrow or else I would just return the cable. Really disappointed with Amazon. I understand if a cheap seller(citi) ships counterfeits, but Amazon?!? wow.
These are great headphones and nearly unbeatable price.Pros:Great sound quality, very clean bass without drowning out any other sound.They are very comfortable and I can wear them all day at work without any fatigue to my ears. Easy to clean as the speaker sits back a bit from the silicon. No more ear-wax jamming up the metal grill.The sound isolation is GREAT! It blocks out most outside sounds without making you feel stuffed up in the head.Tiny, small enough to keep in your pocket without any discomfort.Classic, understated style. Better then those cheap brands that look like you have a machined metal bolt in the side of your head.Cons:They can pull out easily, however that is the trade off for comfort. Other headphones are more secure only because they push harder against the inside of your ear.Sound is heard when the cord brushes up against your shirt. HOWEVER this is NOT due to any electrical issue, it is actually due to two things: good bond between the cord and headphone unit, and vibration traveling up the cord. The effect is the same effect you get with two tin cans and a string. The sound isn't coming from the speakers, it is the vibrations traveling up the cord and into your head, similar to a "bone conduction" headset. This effect is amplified by the good sound isolation, which lowers the noise floor. To see what this sounds like put on ear plugs and scratch your ear, you will hear a similar sound to the cord noise.Most sound isolations heaphones will have a similar effect, depending on how heavy the cord is.
Don't expect to receive the same model you see in the photo. I received MSU0923, which is fatter but seems to work ok.
I bought it for the video. It is has a larger screen than most ipods and is compatible with all microsoft products, which is almost everything!
I purchased the Samsung-DTBH260F-HDTV-Terrestrial-Receiver at the end of November 2008. It was DOA when it arrived. I went to the Samsung service site and got an RMA, and UPS shipping label and shipped it to NJ for repair. Two weeks later it came back from repair and had a rattle, from a lose circuit board mounting screw, so I had to take it apart and the screw back in place. It appeared to have come lose from the power supply circuit board, which had just been replaced.I originally had signal issues with the cable, so I had to replace my cable and that seemed to take care of the signal issue.My local cable is Comcast, and it picked up all of the channels quite well, well over 500+. It took me a while to review which ones had programming on them and to delete the ones with no programming.As one of the other reviewers mentioned, it doesn't pick up the details of the program information, but it will tell you what resolution is being provided 480, 720 or 1080. I might try what the other reviewer mentioned to see if this helps.It will also pickup what ever is available over the air as well.It did not pickup the main analog cable channel, but this is not an issue, as it does a pass through to your TV, if you have multiple inputs.I am connecting via the component outputs from the Samsung receiver to my Hitachi HD TV.When I bought my Hitachi HD ready TV, it didn't have the DTV tuner in it, as the standard had not completed yet. Using the Samsung-DTBH260F-HDTV-Terrestrial-Receiver appears to be a good solution, without having to purchase a new TV.I have more to go on this, to see if I can eek out more of the capabilities.So far, it seems to fill the bill.
In the very beginning, I really would say this product is awesome. For a basic wireless keyboard, I don't need so many extra function keys on my keyboard, since I will never get used to use them. All I need is to have a keyboard with good feelings of typing. The design is good. Keys are so quiet and comfortable. It makes you want to type in front of your computer all the time. Why bother with the mouse which comes together with this set? I got many mice at home, so just threw the combining mouse away. The last thing I would mention was that the USB receiver was located under the mouse (in side of the mouse)...... I have no idea why they put it so undercovered. Anyway, the mouse is ugly. Once you found the receiver, the installation will be so easy. Put the receiver into USB port, then your keyboard is ready to use.
for some reason it is cheaper to download the code instead of ordering the card online for 1600 points. it is about 24 bucks including shipping as of now, but for the online game code its 20 dollars plus $1.70 tax. now i do not think that we should be taxed on virtual money or "credits" caus it all comes down to software and i feel if it cannot be touched, it shouldn't be taxed, but im not trying to point the finger at amazon for doing this cause amazon is not the first to tax people for intangible goods. you go through a few confirmation screens so you do not purchase it by mistake. also if firefox "stops working" you can always get back online to view your code in the list of orders you created.i give "fun" a 3 star cause i cannot tell for sure how fun the full versions of arcade games are or how good add-on content is so i give the fun a neutral rating
After 6 months both speakers work fine. they were hooked up to the car stereo and i played classic rock, pop, and very bassy techno. they stood up to the techno music very well.
Thought because it states GPSMap series in description that it would work with my Garmin GPSMap 76CSx but it wouldn't. Pin setup is totally different.
I've had the unit for three weeks or so, now on the third set of batteries. Could not use PC Setup, kept getting an error message that Commander had insufficient available memory; OK, used Remote Setup. It works well for the first two or three commands, but then it slows down. For example, it turns on the Panasonic TV promptly ("Component" "TV" "Power"), then the trouble begins": Pushing "Input" to go from Cable to DVD takes FOREVER.Called Sony at (800) 822-2217, spoke with "Allen" in the Phillipines for 43 minutes (cell phone, free on the weekends thank God). He diagnosed a defective unit, transferred me to "Melissa" in Customer Relations to send the replacement. Spoke with her for another 25 minutes (a lot of the 68 minutes was on "Hold"). End Result: Sony MAY require me to pay $82.92 for a replacement because THE AMAZON PRICE IS TOO LOW (MSRP is $220). Needless to say, I'm returning it to Amazon.Just thought Amazon buyers of Sony products might be interested.
Bought this at a local Target store, got it home, popped in a bulb &amp; plugged it in. Light came on. Touched the base. Nothing. Tapped the base. Still nothing. Pounded on the base. The thing would not turn off! Unplugged the lamp, popped out the bulb, packaged it back up &amp; returned it to the local Target store. Think my next lamp will have ye olde reliable on/off switch as in days of yore...
This cable works great with my tv and what was even better is that it only cost me $1.60 as apposed to the cables in store that can cost $30 and up.
Eargasm.As an individual who's used the stock earbuds that came with whatever I bought, experiencing a quality headset for the first time is comparable to having cheesecake for the first time.Chatted with a friend on skype to test the mic - he said he could clearly hear my voice.Cable length isn't a problem whatsoever; more-so a benefit as I can move around the room with the headset plugged into my desktop.Also, very comfortable. The earpieces feel like a puppy snuggling my ears.However, I have a large head and these fit me perfectly. A person with a smaller head size might find these loose.
Overall, I am quite pleased . . . I wanted a wireless and portable speaker to use on our front porch and back deck . . . this speaker does a fine job . . . sound is reasonably good with nice bass, and I had no trouble tuning it . . .
The item overall is real good, nice no-slip silicon rubber, the only thing bad is that it said i would get a pair of headphones with it, i even got to choose the color of them, but they were not included with the case....i dont really care but someone else might!
I did have problems with this device but turns out some people on the net had the same problems. So I let it sit for 24 hours and then hooked up to computer to charge for 6 hours and it is working again. I thought it was cooked but turns out to be ok. Don't let the mini go total dead on battery or you will have to do the same thing. There was no information with directions when I recieved, but fortunatley after Googling found info on how to fix.
I am very happy with these speakers they work great and they do fit in my car. And yes I might even buy another set.
After having your basic point-and-shoot camera, I decided to upgrade. This camera is perfect for both types of photographers. The autofocus mode has been most helpful during critical, split second, picture taking moments (when your newborn smiles, or your brother runs by you in the NYC marathon)! The manual focus mode is fun to have when you have time to play around and learn. There are many different modes to also play with on the camera. The camera itself is very light weight, easy to hold, and compact. Best of all ... the pictures from this camera have all been crystal clear.
This is a small compact binocular with excellent viewing for birding or sporting events. Movement with the Nikon Travelite V 8X25 is not a problem. This is the best pair of binoculars I have used. Amazon was great to purchase from so I recommend them and the product very high.
I just bought this bag. I was worried it would be too small but it turns out it's perfect. I fit a Nikon D50 with the 55mm lens on it with a zoom lens tucked on one side and a SB600 flash unit on the other side. What's great about the bag is it's unobtrusive size, it's very comfortable to carry. I only gave it four stars because nothing is five stars.
Five years ago when we bought our house, we never thought we could afford to set up a home theater because a line-doubler projector was costing between $5000 and $10,000... but that changed when good DLP projectors dipped below $1,000. After months of research, I chose the InFocus ScreenPlay SP4805 mainly due to rave reviews and its 4000 hour lamp life (in low power mode, which is the default setting). It's been an exciting experience being able to watch movies, sports and play video games on a 100" widescreen screen. In my opinion, this Infocus model gives you the most features and the best performance for your money - highly recommended.
I am very happy with the reasonably priced Logtech keyboard I recently purchased. Years ago I spent much more for a keyboard that just didn't feel right. This one fits and works very well and I recommend it highly.
As I say, nothing comparable in the price range 50$, reads every disk I put in it, it works with 220V as well !
This is a great subwoofer at this price level!!! I upgraded from the stock subwoofer of my mid-range Onkyo home theater system (I have already upgraded the satellites) and this makes a huge difference!!! For movies, the low end is tight and adds significant depth vs. my previous sub, which would produce muddled bass during scenes with significant bass / action / etc.I have done only limited testing of music with this sub, but it is definitely tighter (i.e. less boom) than my former HTIB sub, and now I get great low-end response without having to constantly tweak the receiver / subwoofer settings to minimize boom.I did a significant amount of research before buying this subwoofer and I am absolutely satisfied with my purchase. This is a great subwoofer for this price point and I highly recommend this if you are wanting to upgrade from your current setup.
This is the only protector I've tried, so I have nothing to compare it too, but I felt I did my research and this appeared to be better than most of the thin film protectors. I followed the directions in installing it on my G7. It was a clean and easy install. However; I've noticed three days after installing it, there is one corner that has worked loose and will not reapply. So far, this isn't a problem as I still have protection for the entire monitor, but I wonder how long the protector will remain functional. I think the Giottos SP8252 is the way to go as it is a glass protector with antiglare coating.
THE PENTAX MACRO BINOCULARS OPEN UP A NEW WORLD OF VISUAL EXPERIENCE.THEY ARE EASY TO USE AND FOCUS REALLY CLOSE.
I've been using this switch for over a year with no problems.It comes with 4 cables with adequate length. Slightly longer than other switches I have looked at and the extra few inches were much appreciated in my set up.You can switch with a keyboard shortcut. The sequence uses the port # to jump to any port without having to cycle through them all. I don't think the key sequence is programmable but I haven't really needed it to be so can't be sure on that point.If you prefer to use a physical switch to change ports, there is one switch per port which also alleviates the need to cycle through all ports to get where you want to be.Video blinks momentarily on switching but the delay isn't much and keystrokes register to the selected port immediately. So, you can actually start typing before the monitor comes up if you know what you need to type.I can't speak to the sound switching. The computers that I have connected don't require sound so I never set it up.
This is something that looks good on paper but for any camer outside of the lightest point and shoot models will be to begay for this tripod. It isn't very practical outside of the living room. It gets a little unstable and you might be better off setting the camera down or leanig it against something. I reccomend a Gorilla Pod because they are much nicer, stronger, and more flexible. This tripod is limited to flat surfaces only where as a Gorilla Pod is useful ANYWHERE.
When I opened the box the headphones came in I was immediately impressed. The ATHM40fs headphones are well made and sure to stand up to years of use. The information the other reviewers have given is essentially correct. Technically these are superior phones. And they have, as the manufacturer has stated, a flat, extended frequency response for mixing/monitoring. As a musician first, I was more interested in how pleasing the sound was to my ears. Most people cannot hear frequencies that go past a certain point, whether high or low. As a skilled musician I've known for some time that I can hear sounds that most people simply cannot hear. These headphones were very flat sounding to me. There was a noticeable hum that was very irritating. It was so irritating that listening to classical music was almost impossible. And when you turn the volume up the hum also gets louder. This does not happen with my stereo speakers or my old headphones. The listening experience I would rate as poor. I recently went to a classical concert. I purchased the CD of the live concert. When it came in the mail I was thrilled. It sounded great on my speakers, just as it did live. Again, it sounded awful on these headphones. Very hollow sounding - and that hum! The only choice I have is to send them back.The best sound came from old recordings, even older Led Zeppelin recordings, where the recording itself was inferior. This distortion on the recording (Which I was expecting anyway) helped mask the hum of the headphones.If you are a high level musician and your ears do not deceive you, then do not buy these headphones for listening to your quality recordings. If you are a technician and interested in mixing and hearing things you may not normally want to hear, then these are a good choice.
This is a great radio. I have had it for almost a year and it works great. easy to program. My only complain is when using the ipod with it, it is difficult to search for songs. All songs are listed alphabetically by song or artist. so you basically have to listen to the ipod song by song unless u make small playlists for yourself. Besides that, very practical.
I bought the Hot Air Brush about a month ago and I LOVE IT. It saves me so much time. I have never been able to successfully style my hair while blow drying it. I have always had to blow it dry and then use hot curlers to give it some shape. I have medium length hair that has natural curl and frizzes very easily. (Curling irons have never worked well for me either.) With my natural curl, the hot rollers had to be timed just right or I ended up with ringlets. Now I can do it all in one step, AND get a smooth gentle curve without heavy curl. It saves me time and gives me the look I want.
This all-in-one turned out better than I expected for the price. Mainly because it has a very convenient top-loading horizontal document feeder for copying, scanning and faxing of which I was unaware. Just lay your stack and press your choice. This makes multi-tasking so much easier. Good quality prints and photos. Great machine.
Item came after a week...late for week..and from the day one itz not working at all...worst product...which i bought through...amazon..
I bought the PHDC-1 Caselogic case to carry my new Seagate FreeAgent Go 250Gb portable drive. The case has an elastic band that holds the drive securely. There is a mesh pocket in the top half of the case to hold the USB cord. The product page has pictures of the case holding different portable drives for comparison. I bought the red case for visibility so I can find it easily. Check the different colors available because their price varies. Good product. I paid $10 new.
although, many of my friends are big in the electronic industry, I have resisted being &quot;taken in.&quot; I was the same with cable TV... now many of my favorite shows are on cable-only networks. Feeling I was missing a major resource, I finally accepted a WebTV from a friend. I am a big fan of the TV remote (am I alone?)... and love the wireless keyboard- though it tends to skip letters when I type too fast. Still, its like a super remote, and its been a very painless way for me to become familiar with the internet. I am on this site to see about purchasing one for my mother for Xmas- even more stubborn than me. Cross your fingers.
This is a great FM transmitter. It works better than the other one that I had. It does not pick up hardly any interference from my phone (use my phone to play MP3s). When it does the interference is very quiet. The base is also better. The only reason that I did not give this five stars was the fact that it is very hard to read the display if you are not looking strait at it.
For those of us who don't need the "All-In-Ones" and just want a simple Deskjet color printer, this is it! Color and B&W print quality is excellent! 100% better than the Canon I used to have.
Fast service. Arrived before expected. Just as advertised and just what I needed.
first one from amazon didnt work quite right. called amazon and they replaced it quick. new set looks perfect, blu ray and video games couldnt look better. amazing contrast ratio
Hi,The Batter Performance is Poor. The salesman at Circuity City will BS to get their product sold. It hardly lasts more than 80 minutes. The Laptop is loaded with JUNK. It sux!!!!I installed Red Hat Linux 9.0 and XP Pro with SP2.Their are no Network Card Drivers for Linux, so I can easily say forget about your wireless working on Linux. Shame on both Toshiba and Intel for not supporting the same.The system cannot hibernate nor turn itself off even after installing battry saver options that accompanied the CD.So I have had a horrible experience. Pretty much whatever I want I don't get.I will never ever BUY Toshiba.
Could not use an overhead opener, this works great for the space on the wall. I had it installed by a professional and he was very pleased with how well it operates.
I ordered a SanDisk SDSDB-64R 64 MB Secure Digital Card for $[money]. I used it in my Magellan Meridian Platinum GPS. I use a Zio SD Card Reader to load up to 64 MB of maps and points of interest data from Magellan's newest street mapping software (as of 5-21-02) USA Streets & Destinations. The SD card works like a charm. On a recent trip I loaded maps (with street level detail) covering an area from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA. That filled the 64MB SD card. If you have a Magellan Meridian Model GPS you DO NOT need to pay Magellan's high price for SD memory. Buy SanDisk, save some money and HAVE FUN GPSing!
I'm in the Boston, MA area (in Newton) only about 6 miles away from the big TV transmission towers, on the 2nd floor of a 2-story house, with power lines across the street and moderately busy vehicle traffic outside. I thought a $10 rabbit-ear antenna with UHF loop would be enough.Wrong! Although my TV received strong signal levels in the low 90s, every time a car or truck passed by, the signal level dropped to the 60s and the HDTV video and audio would be disrupted. This problem happened for the upper digital TV channels 25/38/44/56.I got the DB2 antenna, installed it indoors vertically 12 inches above the TV, and aimed it at the TV towers. The signal level improved to 95-98; however, I still got occasional video/audio dropouts as cars passed by.After some experimentation I found that tilting the DB2 up 50 degrees eliminated the dropouts, and still kept the signal level in the 93-98 range.Although the DB2 is advertised as being multi-directional, it has a pronounced forward lobe in its gain. This makes it is possible to orient the antenna to reduce reception of unwanted reflections (from moving vehicles, in my case).Many thanks to the contributor, call-sign "kq6qv", who published gain charts and beam patterns for the DB2 and other antennas on forums [...] This extremely useful information--and the many user reviews on Amazon--led me to try the DB2.
Anyone who slams these cables should just put their common sense back in the closet. Considering what I paid for this 25 ft cable versus what you would pay for a 6 ft cable in your local discount mega-department-store-chain, it's a no brainer. There are any number of internet articles you can look up about the difference (or lack of) in high dollar cables and El Cheapo's like these. There is no diffrence in the end result and that is the quality of the picture. They may look and feel better physically but they do the same thing... transmit 1's and 0's!
There isn't much one can ask for in a power chord. It either works, or not. For me, it worked perfectly! A nice thick computer type power chord was sent. Just like most computer power chords, but with the special end. The specialized end needed was the one referred to as a "Cloverleaf" or "Mickey Mouse" shape, also known as the IEC 60320 C5 plug. This is a often used 3-prong polarized power cable for laptop power adapters.I used it for the adapter on my Dell 2000FP monitor. Works great!
I bought this camcorder in new york recently. I was very happy with it until i tried to connect it to my PC. It wouldn't work at all, ao I had to remove the memory card and put in a card reader to get the pictures and film onto the pc. Then came my next shock. The picture quality is absolutely awful despite being taken on the best setting. The still picture's look like something you would get with a box brownie and the camcorder footage looks like old 8mm film. Save your money and buy something else.
I purchased this player because my other Sony Atrac player's screen went kaput. So I knew what I was getting. They are great for the Atrac system that allows you to place about 24 hrs of music on one CD.
If you need ten feet of USB cable this will do the job . . . . . . .
I have had the z22 for a few years now and it works fine as a basic organizer. I bought it about 15 years ago at a Staples store and it still works just fine.I originally had a problem with this unit due to I couldnt find a USB driver that would work with my new Windows7 PC (HP Pavilion DM3). Upon a recommendation from a kind amazon review reader, I bought a USB IR(infrared)adaptor 2.0 for Windows 7 and managed to get my Z22 hot sync to work. Now everything on the Palm is backed up to my PC.Just be aware of this additional adapter may be required for your PC running Windows7(in my case). Just search for the the adapter on Amazon for more information.
Do NOT buy this camera. My father purchased this camera for my daughter at the beginning of December and gave it to her as a Christmas present. I contacted the company the second week of January and asked if I could either return it or exchange it for a different model. There was no reply. I contacted them again a week later and they said to send them examples of the pictures. I sent samples a few days later, again, no reply. Now I was totally frustrated and contacted them again and said I just wanted to return the camera. They said that since it had been two months since the camera was purchased I couldn't return it or exchange it for a different model. (The majority of that time I was waiting for a reply from them) I could mail it back to them and they will look at it and see if anything was wrong. It is not worth the two dollars it would cost me to mail back. I don't think anything is wrong, I think it is a piece of junk. My kids Fisher-Price camera takes better pictures than this. This is a horrible camera and the company has horrible customer service. I will never buy another Argus camera again.
I love this amp. It's a very clean amp. It looks cool and sound excellent. I'm using this amp to power two 12 inch subs. Tne Plasma Sphere look really cool day or night.Although, it doesn't mention this in the manual; This amp seems to have a soft-turn on or anti-thump feature. I really like that feature. I hate it; when you turn on your stereo and hear this annoying thump noise every time you turn on your stereo. I don't have to worry about that. This is a great amp. I would definitely recommend it.
I chose this item to attach my Pentax binoculars to my camera tripod. This adapter is easy to use and does exactly as advertised. I am 100% satisfied.
I don't know what that other guy is talking about. This is a high quality piece that I don't think I could break if I tried. I've actually connected and un-connected this item several times over the course of the last few months (can't make up my mind about what amp and speakers I want in my car). Not once did I ever think it was going to break.The screws hold the wires tight and the cover fits on very snugly. Comes with an insert "sleeve" in case you want to use it on either the positive or negative battery terminal.Really looks nice once it's installed under your hood.
ordered it on Oct. 21 received it on Nov. 4..... after waiting that long to get it, i just want to open up the box and put the memory in my computer, but no i opened up the box and the memory package looks like it was cut open by someone or used and returned now i have to return and its going to take them like a month to return the money back to my credit card. DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON!!!!! just go to best buy and get it. you get what you pay for......
I was able to get my old unit in good working order. I now have two Vx Handhelds that are working very well. I am very satisfied.
i got this for my sister for christmas, i hooked it up to a 3000W audiopipe class D mono amp, it his 4 time good and it messed up its a piece of crap. dont get this subwoofer.
I bought this new. It has never, EVER been reliable. Connection quirks, storage quirks, lockups, you name the problem, the E740 can produce it.I've tried upgrading firmware, software, OS and still I have a $600 piece of junk on my hands.I DO NOT recommend this product - spare yourself.
Not only is this mouse great for traveling, it's my favorite mouse for working in my office as well. Even with fairly large hands, it is comfortable and accurate. Keep in mind though, I don't move my arm much nor do I lay my palm on it, I like to move it mostly with my fingertips during short to medium movements. The scroll wheel is crisp.And at this price point, it blows away everything else in my mind. I don't like 10+ buttons growing out of a mouse like so many tumors.
I bought this camcorder to take video of my son's wrestling matches. LOVE IT. It is so convenient to carry in my purse that it goes everywhere. It is simple to use and review on the camera or at home. The low price is a real plus.There are a couple of limitations. The sound quality is not the best, and it runs through AA batteries fairly quickly.
Great product at a good price....very satisfied with sound and operation.
I purchased this product (from a different retailer) in June 2008. The combination that I set worked fine a few times and then suddenly stopped being recognized by the lock. I was able to use the lock less than ten times before it failed. I owned it for less than one month before the cable lock got stuck in my notebook computer; the lock is still stuck in there now.Just so there will be no confusion on the product... Here is some information from the original packaging: "NOTEBOOK SECURITY Defcon CL combo cable lock"..."Targus". In the lower left corner is the model number PA410U.
i've been around sound systems all my life i've hear it all from good loud to bad louddifferent makes and models and when i bud the type r swr 1242d i was blown out outi made a project sound car and i was looking for a brand so i when alpine the car hasabout $1500 in it bud it sound like a $5000 thanks to the swr they are my favor subsclean loud and powerful and shakes the hole car
This printer is &#34;no longer available for purchase new&#34;. It has been replaced by other inkjet printers by HP.So there is no provision to purchase this model printer.
This purchase my first try at a digital video camera (our last was a VHS camera nearly 20 years ago). So after reviewing options about digital tape and mini-dvd, it seemed that the disk drive camera would be the better option. This has proved to be the case. This camera is easy to use. I am able to record quickly with virtually no waiting. File transfer was easy (home XP), and I created a dvd on my computer very easily. I have no regrets on this purchase. Quality of the image is great. I would have liked an eyepiece option, but the screen works fine.
The case is too small for the Street Pilot 2610. When I travel I need the Street Pilot and the cord to plug into the lighter. also need the "sand bag". It won't fit. Buy a bigger case.
I rally enjoy this boombox. I have had two others and listen to classical music from two tapes when I go to bed at night. The other two no longer work and I cannot offord the boomboxes that have the CD players so this boombox I purchased from you just fit the bill and my budget. I am disabled so my budget is tight and I could afford this but I noticed the price of the one I received was slightly higher than the first one I ordered. That is OK, though because it was worth the small price hike.
wow im impressed with this card, good overclocker mines running 635@821 51? IDLE 62 HIGH LOAD. Playing the latest games at 1024x768 32bits 4xAA 8xAF with no lags.
I purchased two sets of 4 Sunpack AA batteries (2650) about 3 or 4 years ago, and they still work great. I am a pro-wedding photographer and take many many AA batteries to every wedding/session and really need good charge time as much as fast recycle time (for my off camera flashes). Recently, I decided I should probably get some extra batteries since I've doubled my AA-needing-equipment. I bought two more sets (at the same local camera shop), and waited about a month before I took them out of the package to charge them up. I put them in my Maha smart charger only to find that 2 of the 8 batteries would register on the charger screen. It was like they weren't even on there. I took all of them out, tried putting just the two back in, and still...phantom batteries. I tried several other ways of putting them into the charge, but still nothing. So, I marked the other 6 batteries with a sharpie to distinguish them from my other batteries just in case I had future problems with the rest. Sure enough, at the following wedding I set up my lights on the reception dance floor and was sorely disappointed when my flashes wouldn't fire. After a close examination and ruling all possibilities out, I discovered they wouldn't fire with the newer charged Sunpack batteries. (this is also after doing a "conditioning" on my charger). So I am currently seeking to find some more reliable, fast recycling AA batteries.
I recently built an outdoor hot tub room seperate from my house. I ran this inside of conduit from my house to the room. Hooked up my computer via HDMI to the TV and it works great. No signal loss at all on a 32' run. I highly recommend this product.
Losing our good printer I wanted to get our old HP LJ 1320 on line only I couldn't get the old print server to work. Thus this - an inexpensive replacement I thought I could get going in a couple of days (2nd day shipping, though it took 3 days, or 4 if you include Sunday).First little inconvenience - the address. This print server can do DHCP so why is it shipped with a hard address? An address that is often the default router address? Of the hundreds of networks I've worked with if .1 is available in the subnet I've very rarely seen it not used as as the default gateway. How about press a button to put it into DHCP mode or to send a page with the IP info? OK, so I have to isolate this print server - take one of my computers off line, disconnecting network drives, etc. Fine. The software can find it at any address. Anyway, I get it up and running. But not printing.I've worked in IT for quite a few years and have never seen a print server that didn't take a normal printer cable. I had 2 at home. No go. I waited until I got to work so I could borrow a print-extender cable - I found over 50 print cables and 0 print extenders. I called around to a few facilities in my area. Nobody had ever seen one. Ever. So I went back to Amazon and ordered one. Second day shipping wasn't an option so it was another 6 days, for a total of about 10. And of course I now have even more invested in this little stop-gap.I was able to change the IP address with a web browser but not set up a printer for some reason. Nor can a printer be set up using the normal Windows printer utility, like you can with an HP print server. Of course the HP print server is much more expensive... Using the software was pretty simple but I'd like to be able to set up a printer using just the IP address and port number and not worry about using someone else's software.OK, I will admit that the picture clearly shows a centronics end and not a parallel end. I'll take a hit for that, though I think it is unusual. And some of the reviews mentioned the address issue. Still lame. Setting up the printer was easy so I shouldn't complain about how I set it up. In other words, there was a handful of little things about the set up that bugged me but nothing too extreme. So far it seems to be working fine. A good, average C+/B- for this - it ended up costing a little more than I expected (due to cable issue). It works well and isn't bad, but it isn't great either.
I like it but I wish I had ordered the small size. The medium is way too big for my two guitar units, both Line 6. It does cinch up enough to hold them well though, just have to tuck the extra cross strap back behind again.
It's work, but it can not compare with a macro/close-up lens.It's like a toys rather than a serious work
I narrowed my TV choices to this model and the Sony KDL-46XBR2. Both had great pictures, but the price differential on the Sony was a bit much for me. Amazon had an excellent price on this TV.The Sony has 3 HDMI inputs while this has 2, but that wasn't a big deal for me. Also, I found out the Samsung can take high def over component cables too, which was important to me because that's how my Xbox 360 outputs high definition content. Standard definition over component cables displays pretty well. However, over the traditional Coax cable, the picture quality is notably worse.For an LCD, the black levels on this TV were also excellent. Based on that, I felt I wasn't losing anything by choosing this TV over a plasma.The TV accepts up to 1080p, which was important to me because I wanted some degree of future proofing. However, 1080p content is really limited. None of my cable channels are broadcast in 1080p. Right now, it's limited mostly to game consoles and blu-ray DVD disks.This TV has picture in picture, but I've had some trouble figuring out how to make it work. I ended up using the picture in picture feature on my new cable box instead.All in all, I am very satisfied with the TV.
I love my iPod Shuffle. I was lucky to get mine as soon as it went on sale. It's another successful Apple product. Well-designed, easy to use, nice-looking--it's a terrific item. It's so small and light too. I had no trouble loading music onto the Shuffle and mine holds 158 songs, even more than Apple says it it's own description. And you can't beat the price.
You get what you pay for :)not bad for games :)
Very nice case, especially for the price. It holds my Nikon DSLR, 2 zoom lenses, separate bounce flash unit and chargers. If you have more equipment than this, go up to the next size. Truly a bargain!
I was a little skeptical about purchasing this product initially. However, the product has performed flawlessly for me. I am very satisfied.
Wanted to save much needed storage space, so I ditched all of the hard cases on all of our audio and video and bought this case. It freed up 4 shelves in my bookcase. GREAT!
This is a first impressions review. I just got the filter and have not used it yet, so I have had no real problems with it yet. However, I ordered this filter at the same time I ordered a Hoya 67mm filter. I got a discount on this filter with my new lens, so I went ahead and got it. All of the reviews I read said to go with Hoya, so for my other lens, which didn't offer a discount, I went with a Hoya, which was not much more than the Tiffen for that model. I got them both the same day and took them both out of the box at the same time. There is a world of difference between the two filters. First of all, there is a huge difference in the quality look and feel of the Hoya over the Tiffen. The Tiffen looks very cheap next to the Hoya. The Tiffen was also dirty as many people on here have reported, while the Hoya was clean. The biggest difference, though, is when I stood in my kitchen under the flourescent light, looking down at both filters. When looking at the Tiffen, all I could see was a reflection of the light above me. I could not see anything at all through the filter. When looking at the Hoya, I can see right through the filter to the floor. There is only a very slight greenish reflection of the light above me. As I said before, I have not actually tried the filters yet. But after looking at the two filters, I don't see how there won't be a difference between the two filters when I use them. It is amazing that the difference in cost between the two filters is so small considering the difference in quality. I strongly recommend that you pay the little extra for the better Hoya filter unless someone just gives this one to you.
I bought the HSB1-AP ( High Gain Booster Plus Access Point Kit) in hopes to improve the range and bandwidth of my Linksys WRT54G. Unfortunately, I did not even get that far.1- The Setup CD failed after it located the device with following error:a- Windows XP Professional: "Access violation at address 004A100E in module `GB.exe", Writeof address 00000000"b- Windows ME : Similar error message except the address was all 1's ( 1FF...)c- Out of frustration I even tried on Linux but no use.2- I was able to get a little bit further by using the web setup 192.168.1.240, but after setting up the SSID, thedevice would not allow me to setup a WEB security settings.3- I called technical support in an effort to find a solution and to my surprise I got the rudest useless technical support who claimed to be the supervisor, which even makes it worst.4- I went to support web page in an attempt to see if they have any resolutions for the bugs that I have run into I downloaded and uploaded :HWBA54G June 24, 2004 WPA_AP_P1_US.bin AP Mode Firmware FileHWBA54G June 24, 2004 AP_11P52.zip AP/Repeater Mode FirmwareHWBA54G (REV.M ONLY) Feb 23, 2005 HW229.binFirmware v.2.29 -- Fixes Mode Notification problem on Web InterfaceHWBA54G June 24, 2004 Bridge_11p52.zip Bridge Mode Firmware FileBut that I was unable to pass the stage where I need to setup the WEB.Therefore I have decided the I will return the HSB1-AP and stick to Linksys or Netgear products.
Never had a problem with buying these cartridges from Amazon. They work well and the double package is a very good price. Have bought these before and will buy again.
So for so good, these are on the floor mixed with other cables and adapters and I get no interference and no problems. can not beet them for the money.
does a great job, holds alot sleek looking and for the price very good deal. Does alot, also does video, fm radio and voice recording. Only don side so far is takes awhile to load songs into it from computer. Other than that worth the money.
you can do everything with this case. All camera functions are accessible. Its great fun to have camera floating with you in pool to get fun pics of kids, no worries about sand at beach, spray on boat wakeboarding or melting snow on camera while snowboarding. a must if you want to take your camera on the fun trips
I bought this so the Ipac I gave my wife for Chritmas would have internet and email anywhere in our and haven't been able to get it to work yet. I suspect it is because of the DSL issues others are reporting. My biggest problem with Netgear now is their complete lack of product support. Many emails have gone unanswered and the tech support phone number has hung up each of the two dozen or so times I have called it....all without speaking to a human. I plan on returning it Monday.
I didn't really have any intention of replacing my old JVC XV-501 DVD player - despite being several years old, the size of a truck and generating enough heat to keep a home snug and warm during even a Wisconsin winter, I had yet to encounter anything it couldn't play and it had, for its age, a pretty decent feature set.However, then along came the Superdrive in my PowerMac and suddenly I could create my own DVD-Rs. Except the XV-501 couldn't play them. Disaster!My mission - to find a DVD player that was cheap (as in non-expensive) rather than cheap (as in you've never heard of the manufacturer, the name on the box and the name on the casing don't match and the thing burns your house down after six months).The DVP-NS315 fit the bill perfectly. It's very reasonably priced, downright petite (less than half the height of the player it replaced) and it manages to be no-frills without leaving anything important out. I've got it hooked up via S-Video and RCA audio, but when the time comes for my trusty Trinitron to give way to something large, flat and expensive, it's got all the necessary bits round the back to hook it up to.If it's got any flaws at all, it's in the slightly bizarre remote design, and the matching slightly bizarre menu system. They're not broken or bad, just...different.In short, a nice little player for someone who, like me, wants to watch DVDs but has no particular need to hook it into a home theatre system that costs as much as a car. Plus, of course, it plays DVD-Rs just fine, so I can marvel at my mediocre iDVD creations.
The biggest heap of trash I've ever bought, and I fell for it and bought two. We bought one from Walmart, (I live in the Dominican Republic) and when that packed in after about two months and after playing about 6 DVDs, I asked a friend who was coming over to get me another one of the same model, so I could use the accessories whilst getting the other one fixed. It seems they had 'upgraded' (that's a laugh) the new one so none of the old bits (including a spare battery) worked. The second one came from K-Mart, and is a bigger load of crap than the first one. After charging the battery as instructed, it lasted exactly 10 minutes. This company should be closed down selling junk to innocent consumers. After looking at reviews on the net, the company must be aware of the tat they are selling. Who the hell do they think they are.
Shipping was quick and the RCA headphones were what I was looking for, will buy from again
I reviewed a lot of binoculars in the under $300 dollar catagory. The Nikon Monarchs kept coming up as one of the nicest pair to have. I also saw some good reviews for the Trailblazers, but they were half the price. I was thinking there must be a big difference between the two. I went to a sporting goods store and tried out the Monarchs and was really impressed, but I was not able to find the Trailblazer in the 8x version I was seeking. None of the stores were carrying them. I finally just took the chance and ordered the 8x42 Trailblazers.Wow, just as good as the Monarchs that I had tried out and at half the price. I have been using them for birding and wildlife and find the optics to be excellent. What a bargain.
Drive is small, light, ad bus powered, which is exactly what I was looking for.
I bought this because of the cheapness factor and the fact that it matched my new red laptop. It worked great the first couple of hours but the constant shutting itself off and stuttering when it's active is a pain. The battery life may be long, but the device is a pain to use. In the long run, I am going to upgrade to something better, I was pretty disappointed.
This is a P.O.S... Don't spend your money on this...
Excellent hard drive. Great value for all the space. I had it connected to my Mac and up and running in about 5 minutes. No problems or complaints.
Product looks is not even covered by pioneer warranty . serial number was scrtached (the installer showed me).product is lousy .. user interface is non intuitive ..
I am very happy with the batteries. They came fast I got them for a great price. Now I know where to go for batteries, especially watch,camera,etc. type batteries.
My old Siemons pouch was getting to the end of its life so it was time to upgrade. Now I can carry my snips, punch-down, multi-bit screwdriver, and flush cutters in a single holster. I've been eyeing this holster for years while I was a cable tech but now that I'm a Sys Admin I don't do much cabling anymore. For times when I do though, this thing rocks!
I've had the same salad shooter for over 20+ years and have used it almost weekly. I use it to shred cheese, lettuce, cabbage, onions, etc. It is easy to use, easy to clean, and takes up a small amount of space in the cabinet. I bought this new one for a gift for a friend who always notices mine when she comes over and sees me using it. I got a note from her yesterday saying she has already been using it and loves it! She said she uses it to chop nuts to top cakes with. She can *shoot* the nuts right onto the cake. This is one kitchen gadget that is worth buying!
Tried to burn DVDs after ripping with DVD Encryper. All I get is &quot;List out of bounds&quot; error message. Pinnacle offers no phone or email support. Check out their &quot;Forum&quot;, you wont belive the problems people have with this application. I believe 5 stars rating are from relatives of Pinnacle!
Bought a pair when they first went on sale, based on other reviews around the net and have not been disappointed. They are small, rugged, and great looking speakers that just so happen to sound fantastic. After several weeks of use, friends and family agree how great they sound for the money.You can use them throughout the house. I know they say they are for outside use, but would love to have them all over the house. Will be back for more, while they last at this price.
As many have mentioned on here, the shelf is very nice looking, but as for DVD placement and overall stability, it does lack somewhat. I have it in my room, whcih is carpeted, and it does seems kind of unstable. I put little pices of cardboard unde the front of the shelf so it leans back all the time. Was it worth what I paid for it, probabaly not.
I was looking for a cheap pair of speakers with decent sound, and I struck gold with these puppies. Actually, have great sound and pack a powerful punch into two small desktop speakers. Love it and wouldn't buy anything else now looking back. Not going to rock the house with base is the only reason why they don't get a 5 star rating, but I didn't expect them to for the price. And Amazon has the cheapest price I found.
Very easy to use. The Video at the end sucked. Did improve my picture. The tools to calibrate contrast and brightness were very useful. Everything else didn't really do much that was discernable to the eye.
This is the best camera I have ever owned! So easy to use and the pictures come out great!! The zoom is spectacular and the image stabilization works really good even at high zoom levels. I did notice a little picture noise at higher ISO, but that was about it and this can easily be resolved with any photoshop program.I think that reviewer "BoricuaTech" just happened to get the lemon of the batch. Its too bad he did not buy another P850 because he really does not know what he is missing. I also think that reviewer "Kenneth Margulies, chinaguy" had the right idea in his original review, but I am almost certain that he is the same guy that keeps making up these other people's names/accounts here on amazon to attack "BoricuaTech". What kind of nut case is this "Kenneth Margulies" guy and what is his infatuation with other peoples grammar??? He sure sounds like a real loser with a wee bit too much time on his hands.
I went looking for an SD card reader in stores and everyone seemed to have ones which attach to your computer with a USB cable. I wanted something more portable and efficient and found this perfect for my needs. This one takes SD and SDHC cards.I like this reader for its portability. The SD card goes in the back and sticks out a bit in the back, so you can't use it like a zip drive like you can with theIOGEAR Pocket Card Reader- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Memory Card Reader / Writer (SD/ MMC Memory Cards) Supports 8GB Capacity (GFR212SDW6).The transparent cap on this reader is not attached to the body with a chain like on some other readers likeIOGEAR Pocket Card Reader- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Memory Card Reader / Writer (SD/ MMC Memory Cards) Supports 8GB Capacity (GFR212SD)so there is a chance it can fall off. There is also no attachment available to ook it on to your key chain. However, the reader reads all SDHC cards without any problems. The price of this reader keeps fluctuating on Amazon, I got it for under 8 bucks.
My two sons are archers in the Junior Olympic Archery Development program. I purchased this monocular to allow me to see the target grouping of the arrows down range. Typically, the distance is about 80 feet. This monocular gives me a clear view from that distance and enables me to score each end.The focuser is operated with two fingers and is very accurate. It makes it easy to share with others and quicky refocus.Great piece of equipment. Highly recommended.
I bought this product from and through Amazon in March 0f 2007. When my kid went to reboot it, it asked for a bios password even though the bios was never passworded. This was listed as a Toshiba A-135 message. This thing is a ticking timebomb for anyone who needed information stored on the machine.I am told that an authorized Toshiba dealer will make the necessary repairs for free. Of coure, if Amazon or Toshiba had told me about it, I might have been able to do this when convenient rather than on the 4th of July. Until this time, I agreed that it was a good laptop that simply required adding more RAM to properly run XP.
I was looking for an upgrade to the gigabit ethernet and this certainly fits the bill. I traded out another switch for this one and all I noticed was the increased transfer speeds. The plug is a little funky (the cord goes off to the side) and is a bit on the short side but it hasn't really caused me any problems.
After reading a few of the reviews here I thought it best to add one more saying these are worth the price. Small light weight and easy to adjust, I found them to be very useful. My only complaint is that they don't come with a front lens cover. Other than that, they fit the need for easy to carry binoculars.
Didn't like it. It's difficult to set up and use. Not sensitive to movements. Battery was dead in 2 months. It's not rubust at all. Finally, I bought Logitech mouse which is cheaper ($20) and better quality.
KVM Switch: what a cool product: enables controlling two computers (or more, but this specific product is limited to two) by one set of monitor, keyboard and mouse. This is a perfect way to save space. However, it's not perfect, meaning, sometimes when I boot both machines at the same time, one of them loses the link to the mouse and keyboard. This can only be fixed by rebooting the machine again, and in general, rebooting machines separately. Also, I am still unsure whether there is a graphic degradation. I would probably think there isn't one, but after reading other people's reviews I think there *might* a very weak grpahic degradation. But overall, I think it's a good tool, and I definitely recommend buying it.
The Pioneer AVIC-D3 is a great after market In-Dash GPS Navigation System. The multitude of features and additional accessories make this system a must have for mobile video/navigation enthusiasts. As with most "all-in-one" type technologies, it does take a while to get used to the interface and menus. Though once you become familiar with them, which doesn't take much time at all, you'll probably find yourself wanting to cruise around just for the heck of it. One slight annoying design flaw is "the system's single disc slot means that users will constantly have to switch between navigation discs and media sources to make the most of its many features." But if this is not of a particular concern to you, then you'll be generally satisfied with this product.
Perfect. What I expected from B + W. Was recommended to me by a professional photographer.
This product is a great alternative to other more expensive options to create a wireless connection between your SLR and the Novatron light system.
Pros:- Good battery life- compact- good soundCons:- not very loud- very short cord
My transponder died so I purchased this. It is an exact replacement for my current previous Dept Sounder, so installation was easy. It works great and provides better readings at speed then my old one did.
I have one of these for my telescope and my camera, and I have recently ordered them for friends. The polishing tool on the end cleans and polishes the dirtiest lens - convenient and easy to carry.
I have never been a big tech guy or anything like that but this device is amazing. It has held up for over 1.5 years now and has been through the wash twice. It works great every time and is durable. There are smaller or flashier ones out there but this one just plain works. If it ever dies on me I will be sure to get another. The only thing that I wish I would have done is get a bigger one. The 1gig is fine for every day stuff but when I am transferring pics from a 2gig card it would have been helpful to get a bigger stick. Buy and enjoy.
fits perfect!!! went in easy and matches the dash vary well. I would definitely recommend it to anyone swapping out the factory deck!
I bought this item to my brother. He said this charge set can charger the battery anywhere and will not miss out the wonderwork sight.
This item was exactly as listed. I am very satisfied with the item and the savings as compared to other listings.
I'm disappointed to find that Amazon would provide a channel for this sort of thing. Extended warranty and product replacement insurance like this are just a legal form of gambling. They are betting you won't collect, and believe me, the odds are very much in favor of the house here. You lose.If you don't believe me, go to Consumer Reports and read what they have to say about this. You are just throwing your money away. Instead, if you must worry, a) buy products that have a good reputation and b) use a credit card that offers purchase protection (many do).
I read in a magazine that a pastel artist wrapped her picture in glassine before sending it to protect it. I wasn't sure what glassine was but on arrival, it looked a lot like wax paper. Could this be?
This bag is very well designed and the craftsmanship appears to be excellent. Ample room for a not-so-compact digital camera, batteries, memory cards, model releases, and even a little camcorder plus its battery and a spare DV tape -- not bad at all for a bag that's not much bigger than my wife's purse. This is a good choice for bringing key gear while still traveling light.
This product is absolutley amazing. I was skeptical at first about buying this product because it sounded too good to be true. Well, it wasn't. This things works perfectly in less than 2 minutes. The only reason it took 2 minutes was because I had to walk upsatirs to plug in the second unit, test it, and was balck downstairs to my house phone back in place.I got this so I would have a phone line hooked up to my Dish HD DVR box and this product does the job. I can order movies through the dish and have never experienced any speed problems using it with my box. I have never tried to use it as a modem though, so I am not really sure about that. If you are thinking about buying this product, I would buy it after reading this review.
This camera rocks. Super light, easy to use...I love it! For $19.95, I can't believe it. The pivoting neoprene wrist strap is perfect for sports. Finally someone came up with this camera so I can easily shoot photos while I mt. bike and surf. I'm hooked. GoPro, thanks!
This dvd player did not play any of my DivX cds. The sound was off synch whenever I played any of them. I bought this mainly for that function. I took it back and bought an even cheaper Toshiba model which works great after I changed the audio setting. I would go with the Toshiba model in this price range. If you don't care about the DivX feature than this model would be a good purchase since it's relatively cheap.
I bought this so I could backup my existing SD cards and this definitely helped!Arnie Fox
This battery is the Konica branded battery. Original price was over 40. These arrived in new condition and is the vendor brand for under 5 - how can you top that? It appears that Konica/Minolta is phasing out this style of battery in their cameras - that probably explains the lower price from various vendors.
When used with Canon G10, it created several corrupted files. I shot in RAW and after 15 shot, I tried to review and the picture shows up, took several more shots and when I tried to to review the previous picture that I can see before now have the big question mark on it and says "unidentified file". The card never left the camera! Took more pictures and then more files now has that dreaded questions mark.When I got home and uploaded the files, those with the questions mark is now corrupted (has only 1/4 size, incorrect color etc).I reformated the card several times, this same issue happened again.I sent an inquiry to transcend USA 3 days ago and hasn't got any reply.Card was formatted in camera several times before use. Camera works fine twith Kingston 6 SDHC 8GB.If they responded, I might edit this review.
for the price of 10, you cannot complain! I very much appreciate the fact that it is bandless. I can put it into the pocket.
This is by far the best FM transmitter for the ipod. Stop thinking about any other transmitter. Amazon also has the best price on this. I love how it runs off the ipod power and doesn't need batteries.
I purchased this printer as a replacement since I had 3 brand new ink cartridges from my old one. The printer, though used, works very well, and I am very happy with the speed of delivery and with the seller.
Cables seemed to fit snug and 'click' into the outlet great. They are exactly 1-foot long from tip to tip.
I have not used this backpack in anger, but the quality seems very good so far. Our equipment packs in nicely and seems well-protected. The tripod works great.
Center Spot filters are the perfect solution to the problem of background composition. Whether Surrounding area should be of the same color as the subject or of a contrasting color is a matter of personal taste. When the light source is behind the photographer, the center spot filter appears dense. With backlighting, particularly if the light strikes the filter directly, a soft. And glowing effect is produced. The size of the central area also depends on the groove into which the filter is inserted. Filters 060-068 are recommended for focal lengths between 50 and 250 mm, 070-078 for focal lengths between 20 and 40mm.
I bought this camera for my wife in July 2007. It performed well (although the magnetic closure on the case demagnetized her credit cards) providing good quality photos and had good features. In December 2007, while on an outdoor walk, the camera died, giving a message 'lens error'. Still under warranty, we returned it to canon for repair. The camera had never been abused, unless you consider using it outdoors in the cold abuse. Canon returned the camera to us unrepaired, and stated that it had sustained liquid damage and was not economical to repair. I assume that the liquid was condensation that came from using the camera in the cold- but these are normal conditions that the design should have anticipated. Stay away from canon products as they stay away from their warranty responsibility!
The first time I bought them they were broken. The second time I bought them the charger had to be forcefully smacked before it worked. The mile range is definitely not 10 miles, and not a measly 2 miles. There interface is bad. And they are loud and the volume control is hard to axces. Badly designed, and I wouldn't recommend buying them
It's a good drive so far. I have a Mac Pro and had two of these installed already. I was using them to store my movies and photos. Luckily I had them configured using Leopard's built in raid software where all the data is automatically shadowed to the other drive. A week after I ordered this drive, as an upgrade to another computer, one of these hard drives in my MAC pro, failed. Luckily, because it was in the RAID configuration, I did not loose my data. I've learned my lessons over the years and backup-especially of assets like digital photos is very important--I anticipate some disasters. The good news is, the drive was still under warranty, so I shipped it back to Western Digital and they send me a replacement the next day. I'm very pleased with the customer service and i've had many WD drives over the years and this is the first one that went south.
I bought this player for my wife for Christmas 2009. Everything has worked perfectly so far, but I have been sure to save my receipt and box because of previous reviews. Sound quality is better than expected, and mounting was a breeze. One tip: Instead of using the paper drilling template included, I put an ink pad on each mounting post. Then I pressed the unit into place. The posts left nice little ink circles showing me exactly where to drill the holes.Overall, this is a great unit. I was wary about the reception since the antenna is in the power cord only, but I was pleased to find that it picks up every station in our area 100% clear. AND it's mounted in an interior room in the house.
It's amazing considering the price that I can hear conversations from 100 miles away crystal clear, and 1200 miles away with some static. I paired this sweet antenna with just a Midland 40-Channel Mini CB Radio, the handheld/car adapter.. and immediately started picking up chatter all over Long Island, soon after Connecticut and then Alabama just by sitting in an open parking lot with little obstruction. Highly recommend this antenna as well as buying from amazon. It's easy to forget about the power of CB when everyone has a cellphone, but the fact is truckers are all over this nation, and they are a wealth of information/amusing conversation. You can know what's going on 5 miles or 100 miles in front of you to avoid delays, far before GPS updates, far before the news reacts.. as well as accidents or emergencies. 5 stars
Worked great with my Razr V3m. It was half the price of the retailers locally even with shipping!
Bose is always the best. I got this as a gift to my sister who lives abroad. She told me it is good
I seem to go through ink alot, and that's not a horrible thing thanks to Amazon. If I were buying ink from my local supply store or even convenience or Super store down the street it would be so much more. I've not had any problems with any ink I have bought from Amazon. It has all been the same standard expected from the brand name of the product.
Hardware look and feel is very polished, cooler than ipod, nice form factor and audio recording features not found on ipod. But software is quirky. Out of the box had to do a firmware upgrade over the net, and I mistakenly unplugged USB at the wrong time and hosed the drive and had to start over again, though had a similar experience with ipod too. One major annoyance is though it looks like a drive to Windows when you plug it in to the USB port, if you drag and drop MP3 folders over to it, they are stored but will not be recognized by the player, and wont play. Only files transferred with the sync from WMP or Napster will play. This is very annoying if you already have a large collection of MP3 folders and arent too interested in purchasing online right away. Another annoyance is it will only sync to one PC, if you sync it on a different PC, it may delete all the files!! This kind of fascist copy protection scheme is going too far, imho. Another major annoyance is the Napster signup, the default is to bill you 9.95 a month! It wasnt clear to me I had signed up for automatic billing till I got the bill. Sneaky! Napster has an 'all-you-can-eat' option for downloading given a fixed monthly subscription, but the fine print says if you ever stop subscribing then all the files you downloaded become unplayable!! What an amazing 'innovation' that is!! Is this progress? I think not. As far as the WMP interface, it works pretty good, though if I edit track genre info on WMP doesnt get updated to device, have to format hard drive and reload all songs apparently, to update new WMP genre changes. Overall the quirkiness is marginally acceptable, a little more than what I would expect for the third generation or so of this technology, e.g. it still reminds me of the early generation PDA quirks.
All I can say is our plasma tv came without it and we needed it in order to hook up a fuzebox and its working fine , so far. its too early to really give much input on its performance or reliability other than its been working for 3 weeks now.
I have owned two of these remotes and have purchased them as gifts for two others. For the price and features, I think they are the best universal remotes out there right now.I am a home theater geek and I have a fairly complex setup as many people do nowadays. Changing the TV, etc. between different activities such as watching DirecTV to a DVD or playing a game can require several steps to make sure the TV is on the appropriate video source, the A/V receiver is set to the proper audio input, etc. The Harmony remote makes this task simple enough for the less technically savvy members of my household.The online setup of the remote can be as simple or complex as you need. Personally I have created several custom utility activities for accessing various A/V setup features etc. that are not a part of the standard Logitech setup. I have always found this to be very easy and fairly intuitive. However, less tech savvy people will probably need a little guidance if they want to do anything other than the standard activities Logitech sets up by default.The only minor gripe I have about the remote is its durability. Over a couple of years of use, some of the commonly used buttons require more and more pressure to get them to send a signal. The paint has also started to come off some of the buttons as well. However, our remote takes quite a beating so these problems are not unexpected and seem reasonable given how it is used (abused).I have noticed that occasionally after making a change to the programming of the remote, some buttons do not seem to have their appropriate signal programmed. This seems random and is usually fixed simply by sending the programming to the remote again. I have noticed this on all the remotes I have purchased so I know this is not unique to my hardware.These two issues are the only reason I did not give this remote a full 5 stars.On the good side, the charging cradle still works great after 2+ years and the battery in the remote still seems to hold a charge just fine. Additionally, we did get a bad remote with our original purchase of this remote right after it first came out and Logitech customer support was awesome. They sent us a brand new in the box remote no questions asked. They didn't even want the old one back.Overall this is a great remote that I highly recommend to anyone with more than a couple of devices to manipulate in their home theater setup.
very good out put especially when connected to the required watts given l o v i n g it .
This will not be a technical evaluation with all of the specs.... If you need that, go to the Audio-Tecnica website.I was in a position to purchase the Bose QC-2 headphones and then I started reading the reviews. Sure the sound was typical Bose and highly praised, but wait... They fell apart within two years even with minimal use??? Not for my $300 bucks!I started the search for a comparable headset and it kept ending at the Audio Tecnica ATH-ANC7 headphones. Not only did Amazon have them discounted for over half the list price, but that price was $200 bucks less then the Bose. I decided to ordered them through Amazon (Electronics Expo) and they arrive in one piece three days before the promised delivery date. Packaging was acceptable and there was no shipping damage.Removing them from the box and putting in the battery, I was ready to go. The accessories are minimal but exactly what I needed. There is an airline plug, a cable and a 1/4" phone plug. The case is perfect for travel and the minuscule AAA (provided) offers up 60 hours of listening. Very good start...They are well made and fit very comfortably. The construction is solid and I have not read of any breakage with the frames. Mine are too new to tell.Since my job involves a tremendous amount of travel, I needed everything this headset offered. (The ANR was top of the list as I started my search.) The sound of screaming kids is a distant memory now on those 9 hour flights. The movies sound wonderful and my iPod Touch sounds amazing. The sound is well balanced with not too much of any one frequency and the ANR works extremely well.I would highly recommend these to anyone thinking of dropping $300 bucks on a pair of Bose. For their price, you could purchase almost three pair of these!
Had one of these fail on me after 1 month.Additionally, these cameras are NOT compatible with all USB 2.0 chipsets on motherboards. The device is simply unrecognized by the computer. It works fine on one of my notebook computers, and can not be recognized on my other. It is rather frustrating and Creative Labs will not take responsibility for the problem.Otherwise, video quality is good, mounting to a notebook screen is a bit clunky and falls off pretty often.
We find that this loupe unit allows us to make quick quality reviews of our tissue slides without needing to place everthing under the microscope.
I bought this as a replacement cap for my Olympus Camedia digicam. The lens cap is fine ... what can you say about a lens cap. But, I must HEARTILY RECOMMEND the merchant who sent it. I ordered it on Monday at about 2 p.m., had it shipped standard mail. It arrived at my door Tuesday afternoon (oddly enough, in an envelope the size of a microwave oven). Great service -- I've ordered a lot online and truly have never seen anything like it!
This keyboard words very well as a replacement for the original Apple one. There are actually a few differences that we prefer over the original. And of course, the price (half of the factory cost) is the best part!
This product is excellent! A real space saver, has great free online menu storage through discgear. Price was less buying through Amazon than direct from the manufacturer! Was shipped fast!
I purchased 2 of these units because of the ac power supply. Citizen was one of the very few who included ac power supply. Both players have trouble playing many perfectly good cds. The first store bought cd I played had blank sound in the middle of the cd. I thought something was wrong with my new cd. I put this new store bought cd in my home stereo and it played fine. For some reason the Citizen cd160 player cuts out sound on about 10% of my cds and the unit it just sitting on my desk. I might understand this if the unit was in motion. I regret buying these players. I now have two ac power supplies but I will have to buy new players and put the Citizen CD160 in the garbage with the rest of my trash.I must say Amazon service was excellent but the Citizen CD160 was a major disappointment.
OK - I only paid $45.00, including shipping for my new, in the box, never installed, Jensen CDH900 - I was really stoked about it, my really nice Pioner had fried on me, and thinking about quality Jensen speakers from my rock guitarist side of life, I though I must have gotten the deal of the century... It has some really great sounding features, and looked very hip and cool in the photos!!! Oh Boy, lets rock out!!!..Well, it arrived, looked great, I took it to the local car stereo guys to install (since I couldn't figure how to get the old stereo out of the dash - they gave me a set of the little grabbers to keep, because I'd probably want another stereo soon - DUH). I asked the kid installing it if it was as good as the Pioner he was taking out - he said, uh, no, you'll notice a difference in the sound, this Jensen is, sort of , well, generic and not half the stereo as your last one! I mentioned about Jensen speakers, and he he said, well, yeah, their speakers rock, but their stereos suck!!! Well, sorry to say he was right -- here's the bad news...1. Check the high frequency response, this thing has no trebble range, cymbals don't sizzle, highs sound flat and it has no sparkle! And - yes I adjusted the trebble setting to MAX!2. What were they thinking, the CD player skips every time you go over the smallest bump in the road, I don't mean like on a really bad road, any player can skip, but this piece jumps all over the place all the time, you can't hardly even enjoy a CD for all the skipping!!!3. OK, the clock only dispalys for a short time when you press the time display button, then goes back to audio display, and the face is dead unless you turn the stero on. So, it doens't display the time like most stereos do, it's a dead face unless you turn it on to play music, and like I said, even if you want a clock display, you can't have it for more than a few seconds.So - here's the deal, I'm a bit pissed and I paid less than $50.00 delivered new... If I paid $100+ for this pile, I'd be livid -- to it's credit, it does have a bit of power and is loud, it does have a pretty heavy bottom end and if you like thump thump thump, you might like it (except your CD's will be thumping around as well every bump) and it does have sort of a cool techno face - OH - but the face is sooo bright, that it's a bit of a distraction at night -- So, do yourself a favor, buy a real stereo, don't buy this thing!!! After all, you don't always get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get!!!
I'm happy that I can use my iPod in my car, but maybe our area is not the best place for an fm transmitter. I'm often changing the stations to find a clearer station, and when the station is clear, the sound is muffled. I have a '98 Nissan Altima with an aftermarket stereo and pretty decent speakers. My husband has '04 Ford Escape with a stock stereo and speakers, and it sounds much better in his car. I do like the fact that it charges the iPod while you use it. Works well enough for now.
There has been no problems yet and I've had it for a couple months. Great sound quality and looks good.
Normally, I'm not the type of person to leave a review for a product. Love to read them, but don't usually feel passionate enough to leave a review. However, the HV10 met and beat my expectations where it mattered, when you get home.I was initially hesitant to get a video camera because of the bulkiness as well as the fact that you have to lug all of this expensive equipment on your vacation. Also, you feel like you're working when you're filming rather than experiencing you trip. After I arrived home from my trip, I had convinced myself that I was returning the camera.That is, until I downloaded the video and pictures I took with the camera.Not only do the pictures look great (not the reason you buy a video camera, but good all the same) but the video is PRICELESS. Let me emphasize this again, I have watched the video I shot over and over and it doesn't lose its value. I feel like I'm back on the trip, the clarity is brilliant and I now LOVE the camera.I'm working on a Mac and using iMovie to import the video. If anyone is concerned about the MiniDV tape vs. HDs or MiniDVD, iMovie imported the tapes with ease. Yes, it feels a little analog but I set it, watched TV for an hour, and the tape was in. Also, I used the Premium Sony MiniDV tapes (not the ones specifically that say high definition) and they worked great. I don't think I had one dropped frame or the such. I did have a warning right after I stared filming that said to clean the heads but never again.I gave the product a 4 out of 5 stars simply because of the effort required with any video camera. I guess I would need the camera to require absolutely no effort to give it five stars. I understand it's difficult to show your work in HD currently but I figured it's not that far off before Blu-Ray or HD-DVD wins or we'll skip those formats entirely as small, portable computers and external HDs get bigger in size and cheaper in price. I hope this helps anyone who was wondering about the camera.
I own model 50A2000 SXRD since 12/06 and it recently was plagued by a greenish tint. Luckily, it was under warranty as the bulb & complete optical block had to be replaced. This is a great TV when it works properly. Bulb costs are crazy high though. Looking back I wish I went flat panel LCD instead.
I enjoy using it. It isn't big and chunky like the older one's it fits in my car easily.
These are run-of-the-mill cheapo golf balls. Some of the reviewers here think that these balls are miraculous and amazing, but they are no different than other balls in the same price range. If you're a decent player then I'm sure you can get a good score with these or any ball. However better players will get an immediate and obvious improvement by using a premium 3 or 4 piece ball. I am one of the best semi-pro golfers in the state of California, so I know what I'm talking about here.Bottom line... these are a good value if you're a complete beginner and lose a bunch of balls. If you're an intermediate to serious player then you will need to pay for something better.
Unfortunately I read through all the available reviews AFTER I bought the 6310 all in one. I was coming off a Brother all in one (that was wonderful, fast, WITHOUT a huge appetite for ink) I now know that I should have stuck with Brother. This is the worst printer I have ever had! It is soooo slow and the ink usage is outrageous. I called the company because I thought I must have something set wrong - I went through a black cartridge in 3 days (I do print a lot sometimes). The tech at the company kept telling me what a good printer this was - it had been around for years. SAVE YOUR MONEY!! or check out the all in one Brother that is available. I am looking for a new one and will be giving this away - I have had it for 2 months and have spent more on ink than I did on the machine itself.
Like most reviewers, I found the Plantronics HS-1 a bit uncomfortable so when it came time for another headset I purchased the Koss R65B ... bad mistake. The Koss squeezes your head like a vise. My wife (whose head is considerably smaller than mind) finds the Plantronics very comfortable, but complains the Koss is much too tight. For me, the Koss is pure torture.The Koss has cords hanging down from both earpieces whereas the Plantronics has a single cord from the left earpiece. A small matter, but if you need to take your headset on and off frequently, you'll appreciate the single cord. The Plantronics has both volume and mute controls on the cord; the Koss has neither.The Koss requires a battery pack (the Plantronics does not). Their web site says it is required with &quot;some&quot; computers, but I found it necessary on all three computers I tried. It's large (3&quot; x 1&quot; x 3/4&quot;) and not the sort of thing you want hanging from your computer, especially if you'll be using it on a laptop.Finally, the boom microphone on the Koss is a spindly arrangement that refuses to stay in position. The Plantronics boom is solidly built, stays where you put it, and rotates out up out of the way when not needed. Since the Koss R65B and Plantronics HS-1 are virtually the same price, go with the Plantronics; you'll get a much better headset.
I've owned this disk repair machine for about 5 years. I generally use it on non-operating, scratched DVD disks, but also use it to clean fingerprints off disks too. (It also repairs, buffs, and polishes CD's too). Oftentimes, a scratched DVD will not load and play in a DVD player. I use this disk repair machine to smooth out the scratches and turn a non-functional disk into a funtional one again. I have only had one disk that was not restored to function in my five years of using this machine. It has saved me a lot of money in not having to replace defective disks. Several of my DVD's come as a DVD collection (of several disks), and it is virtually impossible to replace just one (damaged) DVD in the collection. This system has restored critical collection DVD's back to functional use, saving untold dollars.There are other DVD repair machines that cost so much more, (some several hundred dollars), and many of these machines are for the high-volume DVD user, such as a rental store. This machine is designed for the occasional user who has a limited collection of DVD's and CD's. It plugs into the wall outlet and all you do is load the correct repair, cleaning, or buffing wheels in the machine, push a button, and within 3-5 minutes, your DVD or CD is repaired and polished. I have just run out of repair paste (aluminum oxide), and have had my system for at least 5 years. The cleaning fluid is rubbing alcohol, so that is easily replaced. The various repair, buffing, and polishing wheels can be cleaned and reused over and over.I am 100% satisfied with this repair machine and recommend it to others.konedog
Provides enough spacing for the over sized plugs. I bought two of them after one power strip by the same company burned out.
When I first received this case, the sheer size of the packaging threw me off - felt like it was another piece of check-in luggage! However, having used it for a few weeks for my SLR (Nikon D-80), the case actually does a perfect job of protecting the camera, lens, and other accessories. Any smaller and I think it would have been non-functional for my camera. The availability of pockets pretty much all over helps store accessories.Overall I really like this case and I know my camera and lens are secure in it.
I have had HP color laser printers in the past and if you're looking for a printer for work or mostly text this is absolutely amazing. While no laser printer can give you the photo quality of an inkjet, this printer (1) has a short warm up time, (2) prints great color if you use charts or legal work and need to see the citations, and (3) is simply quiet. You can't go better than HP. Unfortunately, because it's color, the price of toner isn't the cheapest, but if you couple this with the fact that it's duplex, you'll save more than you think.
Once you make it work which is a bit of a struggle, it is by far the best mouse for surfing the net.Overall very comfortable for both left and right handed users and when you get use to the back/forward buttons you would not be able to surf the net without it.
I have this camera for a couple of weeks now and I really love it. Compering to my old DSC-W1, Sony did really a great job. Camera looks awesome, everything's working great. Night shots are great with or without SuperSteadyShot. ISO in P mode goes to 3200, maybe to loud but ok. Face Detection works amazing. Everything I did with this camera is A+. I really don't have any complaints. Battery stays alive pretty long. I have 4GB Sony MS Pro Duo and more then 1200 shots to do... donno if I'll ever menage to do that.So for now I think the Sony CyberShot DSC-W90 is a great little camera with no bigger flaws for now. Even the display has lower resolution then some new models, this one is still good enough. If the sun is to bright I simple use an optical viewfinder.To be continued...
Without typing up a long statement, I bought it for a christmas present this year. I was going to pre-load it with media, but I was never allowed to. Why? First, the sync cable refused to operate properly. A call to Zune's customer support line "fixed" this. They were more than willing to send out a new sync cable...which after 12 business days, still has not arrived.So I run out and find an original zune sync cable in a store. Zune would pick up a charge, but still wouldn't sync up. So, I call customer support back and basically get the troubleshooting steps in the box.I go to their support page, scour the message boards for solutions (seemed as if every 3rd post was a problem like mine). Nothing works. Now, luckily, I am very familiar with computers, so going into the device manager isn't nothing new. But, it had me thinking...what about a dad who just knows how to turn on and off a computer? Why is this process difficult for someone like him?Long story short, there is a vista conflict that makes it so zunes would not properly sync up. It maybe has been fixed since my purchase of a few weeks ago, but I wouldn't assume the best.Worst customer service experience though. I would have rated this one star, but I do like the design. Haha.
These headphones are the best I have found. They don't fall out of your ears (if you have that problem) and they don't move at all when running!
Lens are really good. The only thing I don't like is that you can see wide angle lens black corners on the picture when camera's zoom is completely opened. But this might me common on all lens.The other products are ok, but their quallity is not the best... and I don't think that tripod may hold my camera safelly. They should provide a bigger one.
What a mistake! The user interface is completely counter-intuitive. "Learned" buttons do not keep their memory. The antenna must be installed in a window which was an unexpected surprise. Now I can lower my blinds at night time and listen to the Sirius programming. You also have to aim the antenna to a specific part of the sky. They dont tell you these things before you buy!The batteries that came with my unit were dead.But by far, the worst part is that the RF range is less than 20 feet (no walls) despite the fact that Crutchfield claims it to be 100 ft of range. Sirius claims 80 and several web retailers are saying 150 ft.In addition, Sirius does not allow month to month subscriptions as their website says. Then you commit to buy and they hit you with a $15 set up fee.Also found out that Sirius will not send you any type of invoice or receipt each time they charge your credit card, unless you agree to subscribe for a year. Instead, they tell you to log in to their site and use the billing history button. The problem is that this page doesnt allow you to print an invoice. It simply shows a date and a charge. If you own a business and the Sirius charge is a business expense, you can easily see why this is such a problem. Those crazy accountants and bookkeepers have a tendency to want an invoice or receipt for any charges and expenses. Go figure.Save your money. Buy a new CD instead of this catastrophe.
Superb sound quality, great design, and, conquering the biggest problem most people have with earbuds, they stay in your ears! Although, after about a month of being amazed with the clarity and power of the earbuds i did encounter a problem with the wiring that connects to the jack; the left earbud suddenly stopped working so now i have to angle the wire just right so the left bud will work, but it's worth it!
This is a wonderful stylus. It fits comfortably in my hands. I now have fewer smudges on my screen. Recommend it to others.
everywhere you can read that this product come with the clip belt, but it doesnt come...it is a lie!
I've had this screen installed for a few days now, I've unravelled and contracted it several times and it seems to be fluid and sturdy. (I was weary after reading several reviews on a similar screen that said it was frail and broke quickly) But so far it seems to work fine. Installation was a royal pain, as the studs in my ceiling are almost impossible to find or non-existent. Nevertheless, I did some weight tests and I think it should definitely be secure.As "Movie Buff" from Nashville states, yes... the screen bar is actually a slight off-white, but I think it is for the better, as I have eggshell walls and when rolled back up (or when rolled out) it blends into the wall... with dim lights, the most noticeable aspect is the black frame around the screen which works great with bleed over the edges from your projector. The color produced seems great, although I have little to compare it to and of course it also depends on the integrity of your projector.There is very slight "ripple" effect from the screen being tightened to the pulldown bar... only most noticeable when there is scrolling horizontal text in the movie - which doesn't happen that often - and even then, it is not anything to cry about. (UPDATE) this either seemed to correct itself, or I no longer notice it as it has been a few years and I never think about this issue anymore. The edges do still bow inwards slightly, but only upon the first few minutes of unraveling. If you open it, leave it for a few, then watch your film - no problem.So... as of now, I am giving this 4 stars. Should it fail sometime in the coming months I will update my review, but as of now I have nothing too negative to say about this screen.2012 UPDATE: The screen is still installed perfectly, still unrolls and collapses perfectly, no signs of wear on the screen.
I've been using this drive enclosure for almost 2 years (and have a few of the older IDE enclosures as well) and the only time I've needed to use both USB connectors is when the computer in question had seriously underpowered USB ports *and* the drive was dying.I've run an 80GB 5400rpm drive, later a 100GB 7200rpm drive, and now a 250GB 5400rpm drive off of the same enclosure without a problem. I've run this on a Dell Inspiron E1505, a Dell 530 desktop, an HP workstation, a MacBook Pro, and my Popcorn Hour, all while only using one USB port.The only reason to give this enclosure 4 stars is because the older 250A IDE enclosures had a green power LED which would blink red when there was drive activity -- useful and impossible to miss -- while this one has only a blue light that blinks a little brighter when there's drive activity.
This is the perfect TV if you are looking for high quality picture and aren't concerned with mounting the TV on the wall (you can't...) The picture is incredible and it is a BIG screen to enjoy your favorite movies. Great design allows the TV to fit nicely in a family room setting without overwhelming the room. Nice sound though would recommend a high quality surround sound system if you want the full experience. Amazing price on Amazon, at about $1550 I cannot think of another TV that can compete.
A little more pricey than a dedicated Compactflash and Smart media card reader only, but for those who need a floppy drive as well, this is just the ticket. The only complain I had is the enclosed USB cable is a bit short. This is the ideal peripheral for digital photographers who work on a USB enabled laptop (on the road or in the field) that has swappable storage. Purchase the laptop with a CD-RW/ DVD burner and add this light weight peripheral and you can use the card reader and burn floppies to distribute or CD's from a motel room or sitting outdoors at a picnic table at the beach.As others noted, it installs right out of the box with the enclosed CD-ROM. Had no problems with Windows 98 operating system, despite a warning on the documentation that it might. My box came with no paper manual- ALL the documentation is digital. All three new drives were recognized by my computer immediately after installation.For MAC users without a floppy who still share files with others (and NO, alas, ZIP drives never were nor will they ever be ubiquitous), these are ideal. But, I've had problems with my floppy on my home desktop, plus the laptop I use has no floppy, so I can see this being portable and usable on both machines.
I wanted to use the Tripp Lite active extenion cable to move my Linksys USB wireless adapter to a differnt location in the room. First I used a standard usb 16ft cable I had download speed of 18-54Mbytes. Then I added the Tripp Lite active extenion cable, I only got 1Mbytes/sec transfer rate, which is USB 1.0 standard and not the USB 2.0 standard
I love this product because of the features and tactile feel. I bought this and another and this is by far much better
I have no complaints about this router. I've been using it about a month now and I'm really impressed with the stable connectivity. My Blu-Ray, laptops, and cell phone are all connected with great signal strength. Absolutely a great buy!!!!! 5 star product.
Moderately priced, stable mount. Works well with lighter web cams and some light weigh web-cameras.
This is a fantastic solution for a two source, one set of speaker solution. I've looked all over and found nothing that does just this. Works perfectly to switch two source amps, allowing me to use one or the other to power a set of two speakers. Adds no sound or interference, great product.
We have been SO happy with this printer after our Lexmark Z42 just got to be too expensive. A new Canon printer and cartridges was less than replacing the color and b/w tanks in the lexmark. Also, the heads only are replaced when needed, reducing cost and waste. that makes the heads around $35 (when needed) and the ink tanks around $5. Buy one now!
Easy to install, nice nightlight. Don't use the template. Remove and Use the plate to determine the location for screw holes.
This case came packaged with my MD player, otherwise I probably wouldn't have gotten it. The case is very small, and you can maybe slide one extra MD into the pocket on the flap lid. The velcro strap does fit aroung your arm, but it tends to slide down when moving around.Frankly, my biggest problem is that the thing looks like some medical device that you would be given if you tore a ligament or something. The arm strap has that unmistakable hospital rental sensibility, down to the terrycloth back. Everytime I look at it I can hear a physical therapist saying &quot;Now, you need to keep this on at least four hours each day, and try wearing it when you sleep, M'kay?&quot;I do put the player in it when packing it into my backpack or briefcase, but only to protect the player. Try it, see how many people ask how you hurt your arm!
It is one of the more inexpensive options, but it was easy to install and works like a wonder.
I have a black one of these and and highly recommend them if you want reasonable protection from moisture and EXCELLENT protection from scratches. Toss the plastic LCD protector and buy a stick-on film (Exim makes a good one) and it won't add any bulk to your camera...stick it in your pocket with your keys w/o worries!
Big fat adult-sized shoulder strap snaps and zipper pulls. A removable computer case. And sturdy construction. These are the things I'm happy with since getting the Kensignton TripleTreks Packer (and no, I don't work for Kensington.) If you want a quality bag, sans leather, this is the one to get, and at a fair price.
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick is a solid quality joystick.It works flawlessly on windows xp an windows7. The drivers are installed automatically when you plugin the USB cable. All the games that I have played so far have detected the joystick also.
Would have been nice to know that these speakers are specifically designed for a Dell TV. Almost all electronics are universal so you can use Sony speakers on generic Coby TV. However, in this case no one mentioned these speakers would only work on DELL TV. So to be honest I don't know how they work. They could have the best sound in the world, but since no one told me they would only work with Dell how would I know? So I can say this. They look awesome and I bet they sound great....on a Dell TV.
This is another item that costs an arm and a leg retail. This was a great price on Amazon for a high quality product. I am only using it to support a little 15" LCD, but I would trust it to hold the maximum size (22") television. It is sturdily made, easy to install, and the double link arm allows quite a range of viewing adjustments. Overall, this is a great value which I highly recommend.
I bought this to protect my canon 7D. The foam has a ton of options for adapting to the size of shape of your items inside the case and does a wonderful job. Not much else to say beyond that. It's pretty straight forward. It works great.
I bought this unit in 2006. It's now 2010 and it still works. If you install the software that goes with it, it will remind to replace the batteries at some point (2009?), but I ignored it because if the power goes out for more than 30 seconds, it's time to shut down anyway.It works if you don't install the software, but the software is the only method to change the settings, such as to turn off the loud beeping that starts if the unit activates; for example, at 3am, even though the computer is off....
The bag has plenty of storage and it's very strong and durable. That said, it may not be the best choice for the new breed of 16" laptops.I got a new HP Pavilion dv6 16" widescreen laptop for school, and I was hoping that the bag would be the right size. It's pretty close, but the zippers are right against the frame of the computer when zipped. It should be great for 15.4" screen laptops. The rest of the backpack is great. The quality is top notch, and there is plenty of storage and pockets and mesh everywhere.
I used these binocs extensively for several days on African safari to view animals and birds. The night skies were clear so I tried it on a few astronomical objects. As an experienced telescope user I can say the optics are a bit disappointing. There is noticeable chromatic and other aberrations. Of course, an astronomical test is pretty severe compared to a landscape type of view. In daytime viewing most people probably wouldn't notice the deficiencies. Focusing is easy.The image stabilizing feature is amazingly effective. After initially being a bit underwhelmed, I can say the IS technology makes these binocs hugely more useful than an improvement in the optics would. For stationary or moving objects, it works to near perfection. I used my left hand to focus, right hand to hold the IS button, and both functions were comfortably reachable.Other good facts--the battery life seems very long. Not sure exactly how many hours but I'm on the first battery still and it's been several months of intermittent (and more recently, heavy) usage.And they really are lightweight. That makes them superior to larger, better, heavier binocs that you don't use as often because they're not as convenient. You will take these around with you frequently.Eye relief is fine. For eyeglass wearers, you can fold back the rubber eyecups and put the lens right up to touching your glasses, and you can get a full field of view.And at around $240, excellent value.
I didn't know if this drive would work for my laptop. I have a dell inspiron 6000. I put the drive in and I installed windows right away.The description for this drive is confusing. It is a Seagate MOMENTUS drive, so it is standard for many laptops.
I bought this USB Compact Flash reader in 2008 and I continue using it on 2012. I never expected a so long life for just US$ 5. It only reads Compact Flash but it was exactly what I needed: very little, fast and even my tablet can read the Compact Flash with this reader. I travelled with 2 readers (just in case I have also a multi card reader) but the other one is still new, I just use this one.
Recieved item in quick time. Was surprised at how sturdy it was made considering the price.Installed it in a matter of minutes using some velcro tabs to hold it in place temporarily until i find it a better permanent mounting location. My amp RCAs are tucked so nicely away under the carpets that i wasnt in the mood to pull em up to give me more slack to mount the PAC elsewhere. Feeling sick in humid weather didnt help the mood either.Gotta say, this thing works exactly described.If your car audio amp doesnt have its own level remote, or your head unit doesnt have a dedicated level control for your amp, this is what u need! I was able to dial up some low end on some acoustic music and it really blew me away.Have my bass levels, and gain up a bit higher than usual on my amp now just to give me more headroom to dial in the sounds on music with hardly any low end. If i were to dial the PAC to full at this point on something with heavy low end, id blow my speakers. So just be weary of what youre doing and how you adjust your settings. If you start hearing distortion in any of your music, that means its time to turn things down(and/or adjust your highs, mids, and lows)til the distortion is gone. Distortion kills speakers. ;)Id like to buy an extra one in the case PAC stops making them someday.This is not rip-off stuff...its nice quality! Id suggest it to anyone.
As an introduction, I'd like to state that I did days of research before settling on the Zen Xtra 30gb back in June of 2004. I compulsively read reviews, specs, compared prices, and then did the same over and over again. I considered most of the regular contenders - Ipods, Iriver HDs, Philips, and Sonys. Creative, however, continually stood out as the substance over style Ipod-beater - and the price, though I hate to admit it, was the deciding factor. Back when I bought it, I was chained to Best Buy by a gift card, so I payed about 240$ (Even at that point I had found prices as low as 200). But, to the point - once I finally had the player, I was enthralled. It simply does what it's supposed to do, and it does it oh so well. The sound quality is absolutely great - I'm no audiophile, and I even commit the sin of ripping a lot of music at 96kbs, but regardless, this player has fantastic output. The firmware is perfectly sensible and was instantly understandable. The creative MediaSource Software was absolutely fine by my standards - simple to use, and fairly fast to use - that was one of my greatest concerns when doing research. And the bottom line is its 30gb (or 40gb for just a few more dollars) for under 200$, has absolutely great battery life (had 14 hour battery life way before units like the Ipod finally made it to 12, not to mention it's battery is removable and extremely cheap to replace if ever necessary which it hasn't thus far), and amazingly durable (I've done things to this that I should be put away for - it's been drenched, dropped, thrown, stepped on, etc. . .and keeps going without a hitch). The only real knock against it (and this is entirely relative to the new offerings of Mp3 players from most all the brands)is its size. I affectionately refer to it as my "cheaper, fat Ipod" - and there is a clear size difference - but see one in person and decide for yourself if you can't bear a few extra fractions of an inch - for an extra hundred bucks in your pocket. Overall, this thing has held up and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. If you're on a budget, or even if you're not, this is a smart choice I believe you'll be extremely satisfied with.
Having been a professional photographer now for some 28 years and always seen Nikon as the Pinnacle of Camera Manufacturers, you can imagine my extreme disappointment when I recommended one Nikon Coolpix to my son. He and his girlfriend was on his way to Latin America for a once in a lifetime extended vacation and wanted a really good camera to catch them memories of that trip.I then had my son calling me on the phone to be advised that the Nikon Coolpix had packed up halfway through his trip, and worse still also finding out that the camera did not have any international warranty, despite that Nikon is a large and international company.I phoned Nikon to confirm the problems and decided to purchase him another Nikon Coolpix and send it to him and sort out the malfunctioning camera upon return. So upon his return to the Nikon camera was sent to Nikon Service Centre under warranty, only to be told that the camera had APPARENTLY suffered with humidity or water damage and was now uneconomic to repair.Quoting extracts from Nikon here they said: &quot;Advised customer that repair has liquid damage.&quot; The water has caused the components to corrode, evident by the white fungus/mould. Called customer and offered exchange of a 4300 at 328 inc VAT&quot;Being offered a replacement Nikon camera, but at a cost that turned out to be no kind favour at all, since it was far in excess of buying a new camera from a regular camera shop who sell the same item at a lot less, like 79 difference, no warranty cover for water or humidity damage according to Nikon, so not really much help there then!Quote Brand NIKONProduct Name COOLPIX 4300Jessops Code NIKC4300Jessops Price 249.90The battery life on the Nikon Coolpix camera's that I have experienced, in some cases only giving 20 to 30 pictures, does not seem good and does not get better, it gets worse if anything as the batteries seem to fade away!I have now returned 3 Nikon Coolpix camera's to my local dealer and now intend to return two more soon also for credit against other more reliable camera's from another camera company that has not forgotten how to look after its customers?I my family and friends, on my recommendations, have now all switched to Canon Camera's. We have already purchased so far Three PowerShot Camera's a G2 and G3 both 4 Million Pixel camera's at very good prices (since both are now obsolete models), also a lovely newer current model the Canon Powershot G5 which is now increased to a very useful 5 Million Pixels. The design facilities, the quality and ease of use of all of these Canon PowerShot camera's seems to be much excellent, especially the newer CanonPowershot G5.The battery life is on CanonPowershot G5 is on another planet, by excellent by comparison to Nikon Coolpix camera that I have experienced! CanonPowerShot camera's are now on a regular basis taking over 500 pictures, some with the flash and that includes looking at them lots also on the screen often in disbelief at the high quality!The quality of photographs under all conditions has proven to be excellent. The movie sequences are also an amazing feature. The CanonPowershot cameras are slightly larger, than the but that makes it easier not to drop from my experience, which is what I would do with Nikon Coolpix camera's after my bad experiences!My next purchases of expensive professional digital camera kits will likely also be Canon EOS range camera's also, perhaps not surprisingly!
Does what a router is supposed to. Hasn't had too much trouble even with 5+ devices at a time. Good range. Neat look. But I wouldn't go so far as to call it "EXTREME". I reserve that word for backflips and couponing.
Yue Zhang, I am not sure if you will read this review. But in any case, a general note about sound. This TV comes with so called "Perfect sound" set to on. I didn't know about that for a while. Out of the box the sound was VERY low. One day I thought it is not possible for a unit this good to have such a lousy sound. Then I found the "Perfect Sound" under the Setup-Audio, turned it off, and voila, I got great sound! Hope it helps folks who didn't thinker with Audio properties of this TV.As a more general note, I have the unit for more than a year, and I like it very much. Even though it is not true HD (1080P), the picture is great. Also, I leave in Austin area, and when it is on Air, it picks up 4-5 over the air HD channels with impeccable quality.
My life has always evolved around music and I have never before purchased headphones at this price without that "tin can" sound.What I read the other Customer Reviews about the Bass, not only Is this true but , I was impresssed myself with the Bass.My only complaint is, I wish I had the opportunity to purchase them at the sale price which was offered shortly after I ordered two pairs.
Having a widescreen monitor, the lighting on the board is not quite as useful as I had hopedThe backlighting could be brighter, but that's a problem with almost any backlit board, they're never as bright as we want them to be, though this isn't a product flaw as it is our expectations are too highLighting is a little uneven, the numpad is noticeably dimmer than the letters and across the board you can tell some places are brighter than others, most noticably the arrow keys (the light is under the left arrow, the rest get progressively dimmer)The space key clicks if you don't press it gently or in the centerI've had no ghosting issues yetThe media keys are minimal and what I needed, though they require effort to actually pressThe blue setting is rather dimIt looks pretty and gets the job done, but little more than thatIt's hard to find a /good/ illuminated keyboard, but this one fills the need for lighting and function
Ridiculously easy installation, works flawlessly, and is fairly priced. Just connect your modem to the router with one Ethernet cable and then you have four other ports to connect four other PCs, laptops, Macs, whatever. No software needed, just plug it in and you're done. If you need extra ports for your internet connection then I recommend this. The wall mount is pretty much just two screws which I haven't used yet, but when I do it too looks pretty simple.
I was looking for a portable laptop desk to use in the bedroom. I had a flat laptop portable desk with a cushy bottom. While it was okay, the heat from the laptop was warping the top, I saw this stand at Sam's Club and hunted high and low in the store to find it, but found out it only came in a bundle with a laptop. My next stop, of course, was Amazon. Found out the product came in several different colors and while brown wasn't my first choice is was the least expensive. Now that I have used the desk, I love it. The angle is great, the laptop doesn't slip down, the material used for the desk absorbs the heat from the laptop and seems to allow it to run cooler to the point I have starting using the portable desk on my real desk.The only downside to the product is the bottom is a little stiff which makes sitting it on your lap uncomfortable if used for long periods of time. But I still like the product enough that I am going to buy more for all of my family's laptops.
Overall, I am very pleased with my recent Linksys Wireless-B purchase. It came with a $30 rebate, which covered more than half of the selling price. It was easy to install and works excellently in every room of my apartment. However, if you are not able to obtain a similar rebate, go for the Wireless-G router.
I bought this product when I moved to a new city and it has definitely kept me from getting lost several times. Would reccomend to anyone looking for a GPS.
Good:1. Lifetime warranty2. Nice padding and materials3. Well madeBad:1. Don't know what the front cover is for, maybe weather protection?2. The all weather cover is a nuisance to get on and put away.
I waited a while before writing my review to really experience this camera. I have to say I love it. I went through some trial and error in the beginning but I really am enjoying the camera. I am not a professional videographer so this camera is fine for me. I have been taping all my son's basketball games and after a few times, I finally found a sports mode which works great. The camera is a perfect size. The convenience of not using tapes is incredible. I would suggest downloading your film often. It takes 11 minutes to download about an hour worth of filming. Since the camera can hold over 30 hours of information, I would not suggest downloading all the material at once. I have not used the software that came with the camera. After reading other reviews on the internet, I decided to get Adobe Premier Elements 2.0 which I am very satisfied with. The camera records in .MOD format so you need this software to convert it to MPEG. Yes, it takes a while for the process to complete, but once it is done, it is ready to be burned onto a DVD. You can also save the MPEG file to watch your entire movie on the computer in Windows Media Player. I would strongly suggest having at least a gig of ram and alot of hard drive if you plan on filming alot and keeping the footage on your computer. Even though this is the first hard disk camera, I am very happy with it for my use. Anyone that wants to record family events, games, etc., and is computer literate, this camera is for you. Would I recommend it to a professional videographer? No. The film quality is the same as a mini-dv or hi-8 recorder. The menu buttons are small, but easy to use and simplified. If anyone has this camera and has some good tips for me, please email me [...].
Works great driving our multiple displays at our church. It feeds another 2 port amp, a projector and two other monitors without a hitch.
Nice unit, the video is awsome. Hookups simple, a USB expander is convenient for the Camera inputs etc. The mouse needs a lot of area to navigate the big display. Hang on to your WIN unit if you like to play Hoyle card games, scrabble, etc. because these popular games are not available for Apple. Also am concerned of recent reports of capicitor malfunctions in iMac. See the Apple web site vis-a vis this. Miss the "right" click mouse feature of WIN. Admit that I'm still on a learning curve with the Apple world. Recomendation, if you have $1800 you can play with, buy a iMac, enjoyable experience.
These are great, considering the amazingly low price. They sound good, are comfortable( if you can get them too fit), and are semi durable. Mine lasted only 7 months, but considering they were $5, that's decent. Compared to more costly earbuds however, they aren't as good. Compared to my MeeElectronics M9's, they sound okay, look bad, not near as comfortable, and seem less durable.
these are great dust filters that do not restrict airflow as much as a lot of others, and look really cool.just keep a microfiber towel next to your computer and wipe them down periodically and you will be good to go.highly recomended. check shipping prices though. they arent as cheap as they appear.
This is a good camera with many features. The back screen is an enough big to see the pictures. It is very handy for shotting the pictures. It is a light weight camer compared with Nikon D50. Overall, this is a good camera to start with.
The Printer prints fines, decent colors acceptable quality.The major problem is that basically after 1 year of light to medium use, the noise is unbearable, it sounds as the gears are falling out, it is horrible. By now this printer is no longer in productions because this is how HP operates. Can't believe that after 1 year it is a piece of junk!Think twice when purchasing a Color printer, don't sacrifice cost for workmanship or quality. Don't recommend this printer or similar one to anyone.
This bag worked out better than I had hoped. Very light, holds all the accessories. Has adequate padding. I am kind of disappointed in the canvas sides. They look a little cheap, but otherwise, okay.
Regarding the Garmin c580 GPS features;The mounting mechanism was well thought out and well made. The controls are intuitive and easy to operate. The GPS is easy to read and it very accurate. This is our second Garmin and the first unit has been working for a few years without a glitch.Although the MP3 feature and the MSN Direct Service were not factors in the purchasing decision, I will comment on both. The MP3 player turned out to be a winner and the MSN Direct Service was a loser.The MP3 portion is great to use for podcasts and audio books. If you use an MP3 player for books or podcasts you'll like this unit. It 'book-marks' where you stopped when the power is terminated, and when you get back in your auto, it 're-winds' about a half minute from where you left off. Nice. I wouldn't recommend the unit for music, unless you use headphones.The MSN Direct is a disappointment. I find the weather and traffic reports to be less than accurate. If the service wasn't free for 12 months, I would be a very unhappy camper.In summary, the sole purpose of this purchase was to obtain a well made, easy to use and accurate GPS at a competitive price and that is what I received.
I was in the market for a new TV after my 65inch Optoma crapped out on me. Came across this TV and after reading so many postivive reviews both here and elsewhere decided to buy it. I am very happy with my purchase. I am still getting used to the smaller screen size but its also a lot thinner then I imagined. Definately worth the price. Excellent colors and HDTV is great on this TV.
Acabo de comprar un codigo para puntos Xbox Live de 1600 Microsoft realice la compra y de inmediato introduci el c&oacute;digo a mi consola de xbox 360, con internet de banda ancha.Me tiro que el c&oacute;digo no funcionaba, que es invalido.Si me pueden ayudar o darme alguna respuesta se los agradecer&iacute;a.________________________________________________________________________________________________I just purchased a code for Xbox Live Points 1600 Microsoft make the purchase and immediately intro the code to my xbox 360 console, with broadband internet.I shot that the code did not work, it is invalid.If I can help or give me an answer I would appreciate it.
Barely got the job done pay attention it is very small I was hoping it would have been a lot bigger kind of disappointed
First off, the color that is shown in the main picture is kind of misleading. The headphones are a darker blue. Anyways, on to the quality. I probably buy 5 to 6 pair of headphones per year just because I like to see which brands have the best sound. I've had headphones that were expensive and some that were not. With this specific pair of headphones, you basically get what you paid for. A decent sound that is not too rich, not really heavy on bass, and manages to keep most outside noise to a mininum (be careful if you're a runner or walk the streets period). Me personally, the headphones do not bang loud enough but that is just preference. I do like the minimized sound leakage feature though. Oh, also, the fit can be kind of annoying at sometimes to where you have to continously adjust the headphones to your liking but once you get them set, they're okay.
Great product. Good sound quality and mix, good volume output, and great look and feel to them. Only issue is the volume control is a little bit different...
There's one thing I love about Apple: their products just work, and it's unfortunate that that same level of quality does not translate over into the 3rd party developers who are responsible for producing many of the accessories available for iPod products. I purchased a 20 GB iPod Photo in the summer of 2005, and, wanting to protect my investment, I put an additional $20 for this jacket.When I got home, I faced my first problem: getting the jacket on. The design is such that you're having to slide your iPod into a space that literally if it were any smaller, it wouldn't fit, against a material that produces a particularly high amount of friction. After about five minutes of wrestling with the thing, I finally got my new iPod (sort of) in.Then, as I booted up my iPod and started using the interface, I noticed the second design flaw. The screen protector is made out of the same material as the rest of the case and isn't entirely transparent to begin with, not to mention it has an awful tendency to attract dust, lint, and all sorts of other things that make it even harder to see through.So, after a few days of accumulating grime, I took the case off to try to wash it, and lo and behold, the inside lining is somewhat grainy and scratched up the screen of my iPod a bit.Result? I'm out $20 with a slightly damaged iPod. An iCleaner Pro Kit and a ClickShield (alternative case) cleared up all of my problems, but not without wasting some money in the long run. This is, simply put, a poorly engineered case, and not worth anyone's money.
These Sony speakers are pretty amazing. I have had some expensive speakers in my younger days. Over the years, I learned that you don't need to spend big bucks to get nice sound. Just make wise choices. These Sonys are a wise choice. They produce wall-shaking, clear, clean sound with plenty of bass, warm mid-range and clear, clean highs. In fact, I had to turn the bass down because it was just too much. It sounded like I had a sub-woofer going. But, I didn't. And don't forget, your receiver and wiring can (and will) make a major difference in what you hear through the speakers. I just bought a Harman Kardon AVR145 receiver. It's not top-of-the-line. In fact, it's toward the bottom end! But, the sound that it pumps out of these Sony speakers is very impressive. With only 40 watts per channel, my new $300 Harman Kardon receiver produces better sound than my old $600 Yamaha. Back to the speakers: If you are looking for some nice sounding speakers that are not too small / not too big and you don't want to spend a lot, these are the ones. They are slightly big for bookshelfs. But, they look great on a 24" high stand. You will have no buyer's remorse.
I purchased three set of these headphones for my men in the family that have too small of ears for most headphones. They are ok to use. I have noticed that after 1 year of having them, only one person still uses this pair. They do work fine, they just slip off easy and the sound needs to be high to hear well.
I have purchased 3 of these dual layered dvd packages & none have been bad I have copied many various types of data to them .The quality is TOP NOTCH if you need a dvd with extra file space try these you won't be disappointed.
I use this wallet with my Handspring Visor and it works great. Nothing fancy here, but hey, it's cheap. Black leather looks nice and is supple enough to fold in half backwards. Little elastic loops hold two spare AAA batteries so there's no excuse to get caught with dead ones. The wallet also has a handy stash for business cards, receipts, etc. The only drawback I've found is that, without the Visor hardcover, it's possible to turn the power on and drain your battery. My solution was to put the velcro on the front of my Visor's hardover and have it held in place by the wallet. This allows the Visor to be held in the wallet screen up or screen down. All in all, a great buy.
I bought the camera for advertised $104 price and they have cancelled my order without notifying me at all. That's not all, i also bought a SD Memory Card to use with the camera and they have already delivered it. Now i have a SD Card with no camera :). I really need a digital camera but i don't know if i can trust them again. From now on, how could i know if their advertised prices are real?
I used this snorkeling in Grand Cayman and it was fantastic!Easy to use, make sure you read instructions and seal the gasket properly. Don't be afraid to handle it, just put a little sealant between your forefinger and thumb and coat it well. Getting the gasket in is easy, taking it out...well...to be honest, is not. Look for the little area to stick something in-between the plastic housing and the ring to pop it out (it's not easy, maybe a plastic tooth pick?). Do not use anything that will damage the ring or the housing!, if you do, be very careful. Don't forget the diffuser! It works great with the flash. Also, keep the diffuser and hold it with your hand if you must but use it to take better portraits, the flash is simply to much and this will make your portraits much better (look at the skin tones after using it) I wish this camera had a way to clip this diffuser to it without the case. I didn't buy the weights but wish I did. The camera floats easily, I would get it for next time. Also, learn the buttons well before you go, really get them in your memory, its not easy to remember them when you're underwater and moving around.
I bought this home theater system from Philips last year and it worked fine for about 14 months, and then suddenly it wouldn't read discs any more. Any discs. I tried dozens of clean discs but each time the display would read "no disc".The warranty only lasts one year so I'm out of luck. Don't make the same mistake I did- don't buy this system. Try another, more reliable brand. Philips just doesn't cut it.
I am so mad it didn't work, when I plugged it in to my computer and hit the button to turn it on the light came on for like 5 seconds and the it was off, I read the booklet front and back to make sure I wasn't doing anything wrong, it acted as if a battery was dead but it doesn't work off batteries. So I don't recommend this product, I'm shipping it back ASAP! It sucks!
I love this little alarm clock radio. The numbers on the clock are large and very clear and even here where reception is a little &#34;iffy&#34; the radio reception is strong and clear. Its small size is just right for a bedside table. I've only had this clock radio for about a month and every day I'm reminded how much better it is than the one that it replaced.
This product was as advertised. It was easy to install and worked perfectly the first time. Shippment arrived prior to the promised date.Thanks for a great experience
This unit is missing even some of the most basic functions for a DVD. For $100.00 more I was able to get a DVD with Dolby digital.My unit only played 6 hours before it started flinging the disk inside. It was shipped by Amazon with no packing around it--I'm sure that contributed to the poor condition of this machine.
It is important to say that these is my first SATA Hard Drive, but I can absolutely recommend it. These hard drive has an excelent perform.
I have two of these. I have tried other tattoo power supplies but my Mastechs are bullet proof.mine has 1/4 standard plug ins tho...I use only rotary tattoo machines & having adjustable amperage is sweet when tattooing feet & genitals as well as creating a very solid color pack.I did however use this machine with cap machines - but opted for a complete rotary system.If you want a power supply that will last damn near forever - this is the beast to have.I have had mine for over 2 years & run them hard almost every day.Heat sink can easily be replaced (although i have not had to) & finned heat release dealioSure - little knobs should be covered with finger cotlets or replaced with basic metal parts from the hardware just for sterilization & cleaning purposes.
After multiple attempts to set up the server I returned it. The software refused to identify my printer, saying that I needed to install the drivers. However, since my printer worked fine without the server, I find that a bit hard to believe. Sorry Cisco, you're a no go.
I don't know much about this stuff....but it has more memory than I will ever need. Good price. Fast delivery.
D-Link DWL-G122 does what it's supposed to do
I've been using this about 2 years now. It works great (though lately, it's been failing and I will likely have to repair or replace it). In spite of my recent (after 2 years of perfect performance) problems, I still recommend this product (or one of it's newer models). It has both a telnet and a web interface for configuration. It allows you to route up to 12 ranges of ports to up to 12 unique IP addresses on your lan. One awesome feature is built-in support for the free url service DynDNS.org. You can setup a free domain name to point to your home network. This router automatically updates your record on dyndns.org when your external IP address changes, so you can always access your home network from remote, regardless of what you IP address happens to be that day. There is a wireless version of this product out too. I plan on getting that soon.
I purchases this product for my husband at his request. He loves this box. He takes it outside while he is working in the yard and also in his garage when he is working out there. I would recommend this to everyone!
Works fine as a music player but didn't perform the function for which it was purchased: to play downloaded audiobooks. At least in Massachusetts, audiobooks are downloaded from libraries as single files of up to 150 mb. However, this player lacks a "bookmarking" feature so you cannot listen to 10 pages worth, stop the player, and pick up where you left off the next day.
Item came with a cd for installation . It was not informative very incomplete. Before we could get it to work it took numerous calls to tec lines and talking to a variety of people. They should include settings and explain how to find them . Their cd was not helpful and neither was their tec line.
At first I was happy to be able to purchase a printer for such a low price. However, the price should be even lower for this pile of junk. Every time I attempt to print, I spend several minutes trying to feed it paper. The printer will intake several pieces of paper at the same time instead of just one, and it will jam up. Even if I just feed it one piece of paper at a time, it will often still jam on just one piece of paper. Printing should not be this hard. These problems have occurred since I first purchased the printer. I regret purchasing this printer, as I should have went with a higher end model. I've lost respect for HP products because of the poor quality of this printer.
As an appraiser I need a small camera that takes top quality pictures, has a micro focus for ID tags and a telephoto to get past no-trespassing signs... This one has it all. I've used it for the past 8 months and it is head and shoulders above the last six digital cameras I've had (all cost in the range of [money] on the street)...
I purchased this cord because I got tired of taking the other one from my work truck to my personal vehicle. The one I received is a OEM cord, this one does not look like the one I received.
Sound is good. Comfortable. They block out all the other noises except the ones I want them to. I work in an office with people that work 2 hours a day and visit 6 hours a day. The headphones block out eveything else except their voices...in fact it almost makes their voices clearer...no good for me. I will be returning them or giving them to someone else as regular head phones.
It sounded like it would be a great product, but I should have paid more attention to the price. All the other speakers of this style are about $100.00. When I got the product, I plugged it in and it worked for about 1 minute. It did that a couple times and then just quit turning on. Since there are several other reviews with similar problems, don't waste your time with it.
These are great sounding monitors for those who enjoy strongly biased bass response. They work amazingly well with iPods and mp3 players - they really do make a night and day difference from any other headphones and in-ear monitors I've heard.You do have to keep in mind that these are biased for bass response; but classical music (IMHO) sounds best when you get strong bass reverberation. These deliver on that. The highs and mids come in clearly, and they are satisfying for really any genre of music. They excel though for R&B;, Rap, Techno etc.I did find that the monitor was a little large for my ear canal, where most other in-ear models fit comfortably. This wasn't due to the ear attachments/covers, but actually the size of the plastic canal - it's huge. It took my ears almost two months to get used to the size of those things with the smallest cover on them. These also were a little more challenging to keep clean than others I've had.My biggest gripe is the build quality. I travel frequently and work out often. After a month of being pocketed and carried around, the silver connection where the wire meets the plastic case snapped right off. That was disappointing. It was easily fixed with super-glue though. About 3 months later, the entire back face (the circle on the back where the silver tab is connected) actually snapped off entirely and severed the wire connection to the drivers. I was shocked that this broke - it makes almost no sense how weak the black case is for these earphones. I can't fix that problem...I have loved the sound quality and the bass response - I've never been more satisfied with a set of earphones. I was appalled at the lack of build quality though - the size and shape of these monitors doesn't lend these to travelling well or enduring an active lifestyle. These are better suited for staying at home and being well taken care of...so I give it 4 stars for great sound and very respectable bass - the build quality should give you pause though and consider what activity you'll be using these for.
The CPU comes with an active fan, to be connected to motherboard using 4 pin cable.while all available sockets are used on the motherboard.I have failed to find a right cable: ether a Y 4 pin fan cable or a special cable connecting directly to power.Or I'm thinking of using a passif metal cooling stuff to not use the fan.
This is a great case it offers great protection and is water proof. It was easy to customize the foam to my needs.
This camera produces inferior photos compared to 4 year old Canon S410.Outdoor photos are excellent but indoor photos are bad.Try a bunch of Indoor photos with Zoom level set toMax and you will see high noise levels. I would recommendthe S850 instead.
Linksys is known for making a great product and they did it again with this thing. Works great connects with my phone a pinter a PDA you name it. I highly recommend it.
super quick charger can take 320 mins to charge four batteries. very dissapointed with product. avoid it
I currently have a silver one of these and a 7.2megapixel Casio as well.Huge rear screen is a bonus and for those out there that hate puttons etc all over the camera, this is the one.You can go deep into the menu structure or just stay on top and shoot all you like.This is a go anywhere type of camera and is robust enough to be used by the kids if. I would like to have it have a longer exposure time as I sometimes like to take long exposure night shats but that is life. I use the 7.2 for that.the flash is bright enough for a normal size room. and the antishake is great.I can see it won't be long before a touch screen is added to the back instead of buttons, for furute models.Overall a great little camera with great big features and capabilities.
very useful in a corporate environment where I have to sit in a cubicle in a position that allows everyone to see my screen as they walk by me.
The case is really surprisingly strong and very convenient. I was very pleased when I went to the camera store and saw similar cases for more than double the price.
I goofed and ordered 12-foot cables instead of 6-foot, but they work exactly as I wanted. Needed to plug a DVD player into a VCR and into an old CRT/analog TV-perfect for the job.
Pretty cool, works okay. The device must practically be "on top" of the camera in order for it to work.
With some worry, I ordered this RAM from Amazon. I was surprised by how fast it arrived and how well this worked with my computer. Occasionally,a person can buy the right RAM and it causes some kind of conflict with the motherboard. However, with this product, I snapped it in and it worked. WooHoo! I do recommend this brand.
I previously had a set of sony street style headphones but they were hurting my ears. So I went out and found these. They are very flexible and comfortable, and since they fold up into a loop they are easy to hang on a wall or desk. I'm not much of an audiophille but these sound great to me. Definately worth the price.
Bought this to use behind a dresser housing a small entertainment center. It worked perfectly, and the thin profile is great for using behind furniture against a wall. The thing I like the most is that there is no horribly annoying red light. Similar surge bars always seem to have a luminous red or flickering light that is annoying to place in a bedroom at night.
Let's face it - if you're looking at this product, you have someone with special needs (most likely vision). The buttons are big, they light up for easy use in a dim room and are not hard to learn. Yes, it's big and a little clumsy, but that's exactly what it sells itself as. If you're tech savvy and can see and handle buttons the size of a grain of rice on those $150 all-in-one remotes, then you don't need this item. But for seniors or someone visually impaired, this works great. It might not be compatible with EVERY product on the market, but - hey - this thing is only twenty bucks! I bought this for my dad and it's great. He used to have 4 remotes so he knew which component he was controlling depending on the remote in hand. All he had to learn with an all-in-one: EVERY time you pick it up you have to tell it which component you're trying to talk to. (Obvious to the under 30 generation, but not so to us older folks!) But he quickly learned it is ALWAYS a 2 button operation; ie"TV"/"ON"(or)"VCR"/"PLAY"(or)"CABLE"/"VOLUME UP"etc...For the price, I bought two and keep one in back-up. After not using all the other remotes for a year or two, who wants to relearn THAT all over again?!
Have had these headphones for a couple of years and have not had a problem with treble and really like the bass coverage. I find them comfortable and well made. Possibly there are headphones that are cheaper that are as good, I don't know. I only know these are good, sound and, although they are a little heavy, comfort over the long haul and they suit me quite well.
These are really nice speakers. The highs are clear; the bass is tight. The midrange is a tad thin but really clean. I have a pair of AR 215PS bookshelf speakers at about the same price. The Wharfedales are flat out better in all categories. They fill a medium size room with smooth sound; they even look better. NICE!!!Just to address a couple of issues. The Black Ash speakers I received have silver accents on the top and bottom front of the speakers, but not on the front center of the units. As I said above they look very good. The dimensions are 15 1/8" High X 8 1/4" Wide X 6 1/2" Deep. The Wharfedale manual that comes packed with the speakers lists frequency response as 48 to 20,000 Hz. The tweeters are fero-fluid cooled.
Cheap Basic and It Works. This Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband works with my Samsung Intensity II. I started a Business, on a shoe string, and this is a super cheap and effective tool for phone Sales / Appointment setting. Delivery was way fast.
After trying a dash kit from a local car stereo store for my 98 Mazda Millenia, and having zero luck getting it to work, I ordered this dash kit from Amazon. Being a Prime member, I chose overnight delivery, for $3.99, and had it by 1:45 the next day. Booyah! All I had to do was secure my radio's din sleeve into the Metra unit, slide my radio in, and then, after connecting wiring, snap the unit into the dash opening. Worked like a charm! The wood trim piece snapped right into place and it looks clean and neat like a factory installed unit. Very happy with this purchase!
I saw this unit being used on an airplane... and for the price I thought it was worth a try.I am not very impressed with the noise reduction capability of the unit. I've tried using the unit in several environments with noise, TV sound, radio sound, etc... and have noticed very little difference.The two things that are noticeable with the unit are that there is some amplification of your music, so that it help drown out the external noise. The amplifier in the unit also accentuates the high frequencies, and there is some hiss introduced into the sound.If one tries to just use the unit as a noise canceling headset, I've not heard any discernable drop in noise.The earbuds are comfortable, and the rubber earplugs fit well, which probably helps more than anything else to keep out external noise.Is this worth a purchase..... its you call. I'd give the unit a D+ for noise canceling, and a B for comfort and sound. If you need real noise canceling headphones, this may not be for you.
I liked everything about this camera... I have used Canon, Fujifilm before and this one is as good as other top brands.... Only one thing that I didn't like was the display screen...it's too small....
Not a bad unit , sound is so, so( only megabass control)good mp3 set up shows folders, files and name of songs ( what you labeled them when you burned the cd, cd-r or cd-rw)no cassette player, very light weight and stylish,if you have the bucks to burn the Sony has its place.
the only thing is that the shippment of the speakers where not so good, \the box became open, buy everything ok, i could fix something in the speakers, their sound is amazing its like to have the singer live in your house, i also have a subbwofer velodyne that give a deep bass to the sound everything excelent. i recomend this speakers their sound is good for any kind of music
I bought this to connect a Garmin ETrex Vista gps, which had a PC serial connector, to my Mac. Worked right out of the box. (Model #: USA-19HS)
No matter what combination I install the memory, I can only get my BIOS to recognize 3GB instead of 4GB.
This product has worked like a dream. It's easy to understand and has a multitude of options! I would definitely recommend this product!
I can't go into a long detailed review (sorry) but I'm pleasantly surprised by this sub. I've had a Bose sub, 2 Polks, and a couple others over the years and this is the best by far that I've had. I can't afford to spend a LOT on a sub, but was frustrated with the lack of quality "low end" on my others. This sub not only gives me that, it's also a nice looking sub...pics don't do it justice. (The top is even a "glass like" surface..very nice looking)I know that looks aren't the important thing, we want good sound, but this is a nice looking sub. Also well made and solid. There's always gonna be better subs, but for the price I have zero regrets. I'd love to be able to afford a "high dollar" sub, but I can't...in the meantime I'm really pleased with this...it's giving me sound I didn't have before. I'm loving it! Edit: 12/10/2010 The longer I have this the more I love it. The overall qualiy, inside and out, of this sub for the price is great..a heck of a deal for this sub. NO regrets whatsoever. Edit: 2/10/2013 Well, nothing has changed. It's still going strong! I STILL have no regrets! Unlike the one persons bad experience, mine is used 24/7 and I've never had an issue with it. One of the best purchases I've made. Like anything else, if it gets "abused", (overpowered/CRANKED) the chances of a failure rise dramatically. In my personal opinion, you get a darn decent sub for a very reasonable price. Sure you can do better if you spend a small fortune, but this is a hell of a value. Surprisingly so.
I've had 3 of these over the past few years and only one is still operational. The backlighting gives out after a few months of use. The one which still works hardly ever gets turned on (thus why it still works I guess). I replaced one with a D-Link DSM-210 Internet Photo FrameD-Link DSM-210 Internet Photo Frame. Only time will tell if it holds up to daily use, but I am already much more impressed with the features. It looks similar to the Kodak, but with many more features.
The Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router is a very good product and has many useful capabilities, however, it is quite difficult to setup.It took me two days to get the router configured and working...none of the 'automatic' settings seemed to work.Nevertheless, once the router was properly configured it worked perfectly. The speed is great, and so far it has performed flawlessly in all respects.
I purchased two MP 730 Canon All in One machines at Staples. One about 11 months ago and one 9 months ago. Right now I am sitting here with neither one working. My roommate uses one with her personal computer and i use mine with my computer. They are not at all heavily used and we are the only ones who use them. They are not even used daily sometimes. I liked the unit and so did my roommate. We had both owned Hewlett Packards always before. The Hewlett Packards were still going strong when we replaced them or sold them to buy the Canons. Now I have to take them 1 hour drive to a repair center and they will either fix it or give me someone else's broken one that they fixed if they have one. Canon customer service said they will offer me 10% off of their new model if instead i want to buy two new ones. Yeah right...less than one year ago we spent $650 plus on these machines and more for extended warranty and neither works...i am sure we are going to buy new ones for 10% off. By the way her machine and mine have two different things not working on them. Mine won't take paper and hers has the print head with no power to it.
I'm no professional, but I love taking photos. I have the XTi and only have two lenses so far: the 28-105 and this one, the 100-300. In reading several reviews, I seem to not be alone in this setup.Overall, I absolutely love this lens and haven't had any problems with it in the six months I've had it. My images stay pretty sharp throughout the zoom range and I rarely have light problems. Most notably, I recently used this lens to shoot an evening choir concert at the church where I work. Despite the low light and the distance, I was able to get some well balanced, crisp, and well-lit shots of the people singing.If you're just the average joe-photographer looking for a great telephoto zoom, I'd very highly recommend this lens. If you're any sort of professional, read the more intelligent reviews around here for the information you're looking for.
I can't say a bad thing about it. It runs rings around all the other printers I've had. It's very fast, even the first page, which is slow on many lasers. Scans stacks of documents in a flash (if you don't try to use some rediculous resolution like one reviewer). This is definitely the best deal out there.
This is my first Mac and I very pleased thus far.Pros: It's true... it just works. Ten minutes after first powering on the iMac, I was already surfing the web and had access to my home network! The iMac immediately recognized my WEP secured wireless network. All I had to do was enter my security code! This is the same thing that took at least one hour (at first) on my Windows systems. The iMac also recognized my home network with no problem at all! I was able to transfer files from my Dell notebook by just dragging them over to the Mac. It took me almost an hour to get my two Windows computers to "see" each other on the home network. I haven't figured out how to make the Mac visible to the Dell just yet.The iLife software bundle, although not Pro level, is great for basic home use. I just made a DVD using iDVD and iMovie HD. I had a VHS tape that I transferred to a mini DV using a camcorder and my VCR. I then imported the film into iMovie via firewire. After inserting chapters markers, I imported the film into iDVD. It was easy to figure out how to add titles and music to the menus. One cool thing I've already noticed about the Mac OS is that I can drag files into the applications from any window. I don't need to search for the file from within the program I'm using. For example, I wanted to import a photo and a song as the background for the DVD's main menu. I already had a window open that had the files I wanted. I just dragged the files over to the iDVD program and dropped them in. The program did the rest.If you are worried about MS Office compatibility (my biggest concern), I haven't found any compatibility issues yet. The iMac came with a free 30-day trial of MS Office for Mac. I was able to open and save all my old Office files with no problems. I am going to wait for the new universal version of Office before I spring for it. No news on when it is going to come out. But it will happen.Cons: The only negative things I've seen thus far are pretty minor. First, the machine is just screaming for more RAM. 512 MB is fine for basic applications. However, in my opinion, you really need to upgrade to at least 1 GB if you plan on working with any digital media at all. The upgrade "door" is located on the bottom of the case. It looks like a easy upgrade. A 1 GB chip will run about $120 from third party vendors.The only other problems I can see are with the keyboard and mouse. First, the cords are very short. If you plan on placing the keyboard more than 2 feet away from the monitor (on a pull-out keyboard tray under your desk) you'll need a hub and an additional USB cable. I already had these items, so I had no problem. The mouse cable is so short that you have to plug it into one of the USB slots on the keyboard, which only leaves you with one remaining slot. Which leads me to my only other complaint, the USB slots on the keyboard are only 1.1 and not the speedier 2.0. The cord problem can be solved with the wireless option (more $). However, there is no wireless Mighty Mouse (two button mouse) yet, so I'll wait on that one. The Mighty Mouse is nice, but the "buttons" are a bit finicky. You have to really concentrate on pushing the right side of the mouse down since there is really no "button." The mouse has a pressure sensor that can tell that you are pushing on the right side. It doesn't always work on the first try. However, after getting a feel for how far to the right side of the mouse you need to push, it seems to be fine.Overall, I am extremely pleased with this machine and would recommend it to anyone considering a new computer. There are minor issues (minor for me, maybe not for you) of compatibility with my Tivo Series 2, X-Box 360, and old printer. So, until those are completely solved, I will still keep a Windows machine in the house. A desktop Mac and a cheap Windows notebook seem to be a good mix for me.
Well, this is my first LCD monitor. It's a great improvement from a 15" CRT that was almost 7 years old.Physically it is well built, it seems pretty sturdy, it has a nice design (compare to a viewsonic lcd monitor, they are ugly), the colors are bright and beautiful, but, but, but, this is the problem: when black text is displayed on white background, a "shadow" appears under the text making it blurry. If you are reading text, it becomes very eye-straining after a while.Pictures, movies and games, however, look great.
Ordered two of these, one is working well and the other was dead and unable to charge out of the box.
When I first used this product, I was experiencing lots of mouse lag. I was ready to return it immediately, but realized that I still had my existing Logitech wireless mouse RF receiver still plugged in to my PC and it was causing interference. Removing it solved all lag immediately.I can recommend this product. The keyboard is a joy to use and I can keep the num pad in the drawer saving desk space. The mouse works perfectly with my laptop's built in bluetooth, even in close proximity to the keyboard which is attached to another computer.
product received in good condition as described. followed directions carefully---could not get inside clock to receive temperature from outside remote transmitter. contacted amazon and complete replacement of product was shipped that day. i have owned two of these previously [this was purchased for a relative as a christmas gift] with no problems--sometimes things just don't work, even new. this is first product from many, many purchases that has needed to be replaced. it couldn't be any easier. well-satisfied.
I never write reviews. I like to listen, not talk.I'm writing this to anybody who is lucky enough to come across these speakers, and this review.I've put them to the test, believe me, for 4 years during college.Here's some quick Q&A;Does it have crystal clarity? Yup.Will it work with a TV? It will work with just about anything.How long will they last? Running strong still after 4 yrs...Is it a good investment? Paid 200 4 years ago... 50% increase in price?Can I shake the walls? No problemShould you worry about cops while playing music during a party? YesWould these be good in my living room? That's what I use em' for.Do they look OK? They look sick.Should I buy these for a small room? Your neighbors might hate you.I don't really care if you take my advice, I felt compelled to say something though...
I used to have small cameras and used to buy cheap tripods. I bought my new camera, a Canon 5D with a battery grip, and the tripod I had wouldn't hold the heavy camera. So I started looking for a new tripod. I talked to other photographer's and read a lot of review's. I decided on the Bogen-Manfrotto for their reputation in building some of the best tripods and their reasonable pricing. I have used the tripod quite of few times now and find it a very easy to use, however, it is heavy. I also purchased the Bogen-Manfrotto 488RC4 Midi Ball Head with rapid release. The combination of the two I find it to be tops. I don't have to worry of the camera falling over on sandy hilly grounds or just plain straight floors. It is well built, however, as I stated before, it's heavy, but it will hold the weight. I would recommend this product to anyone.
I bought this flash to compliment my Digital Rebel XTi when I got into digital photography. It's relatively lightweight and doesn't become overwhelming with features and settings like the 580EX II. The settings are easy to understand and adjust, and the slave feature is a plus if you plan on expanding your setup in the future for studio or experimental shots. This is definitely a must-have, the built in flash on the XTi is quite inferior, and you can't use it if you've got a large diameter or long lens on it. This flash is high enough to clear even a 16-35mm Wide Angle lens at close ranges with little to no shadow.A drawback to this lens is the locking ring, it's easy to over-tighten and get stuck. The 580EX II has a cam-style lock, which would be nice feature on this one.
I used to programmed my VCR to record my favorite shows automatically. It was okay until the network have a big events and push my favorite shows to another time. Instead of recording the shows that I want - my VCR record whatever shows or events on that time. With Tivo, you don't have to worry about the time. You just pick the shows/programes, and it will record it no matter where it played or when it played.I found Tivo is a very excellent Product. The fact that you can pause the shows and play it again is unbelievable.Anyway - I'm very satisfied with this product!
serves right. Now I can drag my computer without getting worried about the connection becoming disconnected; it also easy to identify which color chord iswhat.
Love the fact that it has 2 USB ports! Works perfectly & I can charge 2 iPhone at once. Have had NO problems with it at all!
I have no idea what the other reviewer was talking about. My Gitzo G 556 Boom pole has always had a 3/8" male threaded connector on the end and works great! Its lightweight, has 3 solid locking stages - nice little boom pole. I bought a Rycote Softie which had a hand-grip style shockmount with a 3/8" hole in the bottom - worked perfectly with my Gitzo. Some shockmounts have a 5/8" connector on the bottom for which you simple buy a 3/8" to 5/8" connector/adapter for $1.35 online and Bob is your uncle.The other reviewer claims this pole is "useless". He should sell me his, I can find a home for it very quickly! This Gitzo fishpole is one of the most affordable boom poles on the Market - Its still selling at many video supply stores for about $115! So I can't imagine that thousands of buyers would agree. I think the other reviewer didn't know what he had. Just my two cents.Read the comments left at the bottom of his review by other Amazon users and you'll see that they say the same thing that I'm saying.
I use two of these in my current network. One is near my "computer desk" and the other behind my entertainment center. The one behind the desk is attached to a WRT54G router (which hooks to the cable modem), printer, two NAS drives, and a 50' cable to the entertainment center. That one is attached to a TiVo, Slingbox and PS3.Setup was a breeze. Just plug them in and hook up your RJ45s and you're good to go. I was running the TiVo on a 802.11b wireless connection and the Slingbox wired. When I got the PS3 I decided that instead of running wires, I'd just put this switch behind the cabinet. or the price, I couldn't see buying hubs and sharing the 100 Mb with all the devices. This way all the devices get ~100 Mb.It's small and easy to hide, but looks nice if you want to leave it out. I really like this switch. If you're wired and using 100 Mb, this is a great step up from hubs.
I read the other reviews before I purchased this product and most of them seem favorable. So, I thought $19.95 even if it's "crappy" I won't be losing much. Well, little things do come in great packages because this exceeded my expectations! Easy to use, the sound is clear without any static. I am so very pleased. If anyone needing a microcassette player and can't afford a lot of money this is the product to go for!
Pros: Great picture.Easy to use.Frameless is fantastic (no visable skin).No problems at all with software or hardware conflicts.Cons: No consOther Thoughts: I did not use the software on the included cd,I downloaded the lattest "driver" and"PVR2" software from website and installed.I also not using the remote, I also disbaled in software.My machine specs:Win XP pro 32 bitConroe e6600 dual core 2.4ghz4mb ram9600gt video card
Very pleased. Product works good and the price was far less than at my local electronics store. I recommend it.
I've used an ergonomic keyboard since I first started having symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome about ten years ago. This keyboard not only feels comfortable, it is quiet and has so many features that I use regularly. My son bought it for me because the keys on my old keyboard were beginning to stick.The only problem I've encountered with this keyboard is that sometimes I will hit the &#34;enter key&#34; when I really want to hit the &#34;quotation mark&#34; key with my pinkie finger. I still haven't figured out what that is, but I think that it is just something that I need to get used to and not a problem with the keyboard itself.
Best price I could find anywhere on the internet. Delivery time was fantastic. Product as advertised.
I'm not going to repeat what others have said. Its a great stable tripod although a bit heavy for backpacking. Stability versus weight is the big cosmic question in tripod land. However, for an SLR or medium format camera, the overall functionality to price ratio of this tripod really can't be matched by anything else out there.But I'm really writing this review to give you some advice on what else to buy with it. First, get the Manfrotto carrying strap. Its great. Its got a nice handle, stays attached to the tripod, doesn't get in the way, and holds the legs together when you move it.Second, if you're going to get a tripod this good, don't waste your investment with a cheap head. For still photography be sure to get a ball head and I'd suggest the Manfrotto 488 with the RC2 quick release. Its a sturdy, serviceable head at a great price point. I think of this as the Honda/Toyota setup - quality at a fair price.You can certainly spend more for light and stable tripods and great ball heads but you're in the land of diminishing returns - paying up to triple for maybe 10% more functionality. If you want the Acura/Lexus setup then you should check out the Gitzo tripods and Arca-Swiss or Kirk heads instead.
Using this card with the Panasonic DMC-FZ28K, for just over a week now and very happy with results.
Bought this bag for my new Pentax KX Digital SLR and have been very happy with it. I like the compact size, yet it has space for everything I need to take along. In addition to an 18-55 mm lens on the camera I also carry a 135 mm SLR lens and a 70-210 mm zoom SLR lens and each fits nicely in the bag. I also have room for extra batteries and the manual as well.
Great little device. Ergonomic wonder. Software could be better.
Bad image, blurry videos, like a cheap webcam. I returned it right away and got a Samsung SC-MM10 MPEG4 10x mini-camcorder for $60 more and I'm very happy with it.
I purchased this card and a Kingston equivalent 16GB class 4. This card is MUCH faster than the Kingston brand.Speed test for this PNY card:Writing speed: 15.8 MByte/sReading speed: 19.3 MByte/sH2testw v1.4Speed test for the Kingston:Writing speed: 4.72 MByte/sReading speed: 18.1 MByte/sH2testw v1.4I have started doing speed tests on all the memory cards I purchase (which is more than most people) because there is so much gray area in the SD guidelines as to how fast the card ratings are. I recommend you do your own speed tests and be informed on what you are buying.
I love creative products. This was my first mp3 and was passed on to my daughter after a couple of weeks. i bought a 5gb creative and have beend using it for over 2 years in hot & cold weather, dropping it etcI love creative products, so simple to use and well made.
Bought this as a gift and it's great! Quality and features are just as expected and as described.
A short review. It's a USB cable, the connectors seem to fit snuggly but not tight, it looks just like the picture, and it seems to work just fine.
I used this battery to replace the dead one in my electric kiddy scooter. It works like new. Thank you.
Nothing but problems and more problems. Customer service is a joke and so is the non-existent product line. I don't know where to start. Customer service is what is making me want to get rid of these expensive desk decorations as these guys don't know their heads from their back ends.After 3 days of calling and Microsoft cancelling our account and all the hours upon hours of downloaded songs expiring and getting different "this is how you fix it" stories from many dingalings, we thought we finally got it running again. Not so. Microsoft couldn't reconnect my account after their shutting it down by mistake AND charging us for a month we never used, so we had to start over by opening a new account. (Our account was 7 months old and had a tremendous amount of downloaded songs... all were automatically "expired" so no using the Zune). Nothing would work on their software which kept coming up with our old accounts names and numbers (after re-signing up) and allowing anything to work. Old "tags" stay on the screen and new ones wouldn't come up and be added or replace these so we could access the songs. Our account showed the account as reopened but wouldn't allow us access to anything after charging our credit card TWICE to get it started again. It goes on and on with the help of several idiots at Microsoft which so far has wasted about 6 hours of my time and still they won't work again. All songs (we'd downloaded about 1,000 to our Zunes so they DID work for a month or two and it was almost nice) expired and we had to START EVERYTHING OVER. Like that would do any good. Obviously I'm incredibly frustrated with this as much money has been spent not only on 2 Zunes but cords, sets of new cords to replace ones that stopped working, monster cords to replace the new cords which also stopped working and a monthly $15 charge just to access songs that I can't get access to. ARGH!Anyway, I have had it. The $80.00 car charging/house charging set stopped working (cheap garbage), the cords that charge and connect to the pc don't work properly (sometimes work..sometimes do nothing) and it's nothing but a pointless hassle. Trying to find accessories was so frustrating I gave up. Radio Shack kept telling us "buy Ipod accessories, they ALL work with Zune". Right... Best Buy carried nothing but the Zune itself...oh...and Zune gift cards which the website wouldn't accept! We finally found ONE overpriced dock that has some sort of speaker system to project sound in their rooms. The huge price (When Ipod has loads of accessories and for 1/3 the price!) kept me from wasting my money. The only thing that's worked for more than a few months is the "monster charger" for the car. That is great. But unfortunately you need a crappy ZUNE to make it worthwhile. I hate these things and am ready to sell them on eBay for IPODS!! HORRIBLE! Beware before you buy as you apparently must have lots of time and $$ to waste!
Takes a little time to get good at using it,but for the money a great fish finder .Works as good as stated and at a great price.Only thing that you have to make sure, that you plug the transducer cord correctly.I would recommand this product to anyone.
Purchased a 2Gb kit (2 x 1Gb sticks) and couldn't be happier. I went from 512Mb to 2Gb and love the difference in speed and reliability. I have used PNY products many times and never have had any issues. Amazon had the best price and I'm glad I made the purchase.
My camera went bad from a VERY COMMONLY reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model I had. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should have fixed my camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it without me having to pay $100 something for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their products.
If you want sharp, clean pictures do not buy this camera. I figured 7.1MP with a 3" LCD, how could I go wrong? I'll be returning this camera.The picture quality is horrible. 9 out of 10 pics are grainy/noisey. If you want sharp, clean pics this is not the camera to buy. I honestly think my old 4MP camera took better quality pics. I can only give this camera two stars for the following:Best features:3" LCDOn screen help and instructionWorst feature:Picture quality is poor.
This is nice "body armor" for your cell phone. I agree that it does obscure somewhat the backlit keypad, BUT if you need to, the keyboard slides out with a minimum of applied effort. (It won't come off accidentally or if you don't want it to, but if you need to take it off, just apply firm pressure and it slips out.)I have found the silicone (I guess) armor to be highly protective and reasonably attractive. It does add a slight amount of thickness. I find the "lack of sliperyness" of use in helping make sure my cell phone stays in my pocket or in my hand when I'm using it. It doesn't get dirty easily, but it wipes off with a damp cloth.Overall, it's protective features outweigh the slight incoveniences above. Also, it does not obscure the microphone or side switches for the camera or volume from operating. It's a nice quality product, and has come in handy on the two occasions I have dropped my phone on a hard floor.
I use products of this type on cameras, PDAs, Cell phone and anything else that has a display. This is the BEST brand that I have used.
This printer is very frustrating:1. As mentioned, the roll paper does want to stay rolled. In fact, I have to slide plastic shims into the printer to help the paper out of the printer. One time I was not watching and the paper curled back and jammed the paper cutter (a big mess). Therefore, I end up having to stand around while the printer prints which can be over 20 minutes. This really defeats the networking option. I usually bring my laptop into the printer room when I use the DesignJet.2. The control panel display on the front of the printer is worthless. The limited information is no help when a problem occurs. The log files are also not very helpful. Often there will be a problem and the log does not show any error. This lead to a lot of trial and error and ends up wasting expensive paper and ink.3. The software drivers are very buggy for some applications. I have serious problems when using Illustrator, such as artwork only partially printing.4. I've tried different color profiles, but they all tend to print too bright. The quality is good, but not very accurate.5. HP tech support is awful. You're better off searching the Internet, because their technicians are clueless. Good luck, if you need to contact them.6. The manual is not clear and lacks in depth information.Still, the printer does do a good job when it works. My first job was a 5 foot by 24 inch poster and it looked fantastic.
well this charged up fine and last one week on stand by before battery was dead which is great but dont know if that will last like this for a month or 12 months last off brand battery I bought this cheap only lasted 6 months, time will tell
Struggled with HD channel pixelation or no picture at all on certain HD channels. Cable technician suggested booster, as signal strength coming to home was ok. My problem was too many splitters, not to mention the HD cable box. As soon as I installed the booster, I have been very satisfied with all channels at night as well as daytime.
This set is awesome and quite a value compared to other sets out there. The mouse is very sleek and the keyboard has plenty of programmable keys on it as well as a scrolling button. Definitely worth the money!
I purchased this alarm and thought it would have the zone alert when you get too close to it. It did not have that feature. This alarm can be had for a great price.Then I bought a remote car starting alarm for my car and sold it to my friend. I installed the bulldog 2002 on my friends car. He seems to like it, and now I have a second order for one. It's a decent cheap alarm system. It is VERY easy to install. Run a ground wire to it or mount it securely to the vehicles metal. Then connect the aligator clip-on power wire, and you're all done! you need to remove a screw that connects the alarm siren to the base, then drill/screw in the base, and put the siren back on the base. very easy to install. I installed it in like 5 minutes, if that long. For the price, it's not bad at all.Daniel
When will I learn ...I have bad luck with headphones and these did nothing to convince me otherwise ...I bought these and another pair from Sennheiser, both of them stink! They just don't fit well. The 'twist to fit' thing is interesting, but they don't stay in firmly. I prefer earbuds, but apparently it's impossible to make an earbud speaker that's sweat-proof. I only use my headphones when I'm working out, but that's 6 days a week for at least an hour at a time ... Problem is, I am also an employee at the gym and I need to hear the music well (and nothing else) so I can, if needed, ignore others while I get MY workout in ... these headphones don't do the trick ... even with the player turned all the way up ...I've gotten side tracked ... My review: if you're sitting still, these'll work ...
I've got a 2 1/2 year old Brother MFC 7820N with almost 28,000 pages printed. I have tried using cheaper drums and toner and have had problems with lines on the page. Once I replaced the drum and toner with a Brother drum and toner, the lines disappeared. I tried 2 different drums and had the same problem. While the Brother drum and toner is more expensive, my output is much better.
Can survive for several hours during auto mechanic tasks before eventually tearing. Overkill for light painting.
I thought to write my negative review but Jeremy P. Seda "CEO of XMS, Inc." said it all! In fact I don't even have to change the dates! I am experiencing EXACTLY the same problms. Thanks Jeremy. Now all I can do is to express my anger and frustration posting my negative reviews on all major websites.Want to be as frustrated as I am? Go ahead and buy Toshiba laptops!
I just got a hair and decided I wanted a good quality, short, green cable. That is exactly what this is. I like the length, it helps cut down on the clutter.
I wish I had. I bought this DVD player on the strength of the 5-star reviews. When it arrived, I was so pleased. The player seemed sturdy and high in quality. I bragged to all my relatives about the low price I paid. I used this thing for exactly 2 roadtrips and it *died* right in the middle of a Dora the Explorer disc. It no longer recognizes there is a disc in the player. This thing is a lemon. As if our landfills weren't overflowing already. Please don't waste your money.
i just wish it was easier to input dvd names but other than that its great
I bought this and was thrilled with the size, the ease of installing the software, and the uses of such a tiny camera.Then, I discovered after taking photos at a big charity party -that my camera was not compatible with Windows XP.All of our computers use the XP platform!
This seems to be an adequate surge protector for the price, of course I won't know for sure until it is needed.
These seem like a very good product. They work pretty well in dusk lighting. They have a nice long range and an easy focus knob to set your distance. They seem to be of sturdy construction and also have a nice neck strap, carrying case, lens covers, and a tripod mount.The downside is that they are very heavy but that is the price you pay for good quality long range binocs. It would be a nice to have if the knob was labeled with the focus distance so you'd know how far out you were focusing, just a thought.
This first out of the gate product for the HD DVD format has hit a grand slam on all fronts.Picture quality and sound are a very wide leap forward in the quality we get from standard DVD. The unit is sturdy, well built and I havent had any operational issues with it, even with the original firmware. My only real complaint is the remote. It is bulky, non back lit, hard to use. Get yourself a programmable remote and live in High Definition bliss.While the player does take about a minute to start, it is no big deal, grab a soda and snacks. Heck, some DLP TVs take a few minutes to warm up properly.The hardware allows for the image of perfect digital clarity, gone are the days of macroblocking, edge enhancement and artifacting on standard DVD. If you feel that DVD is OK, but could always look better, HD DVD delivers.
The battery for the kodak z760 works just fine...thanks. Wal-Mart did not have said battery!I certainly will consider shopping there again.Ron Drummond
I bought these as a gift to my room mate and he absolutely loves them. He likes bird watching, and uses them quite frequently
I agree with the review I saw above. I thought this would be a decent camera to give to my son. After the purchase of the camera and the extra card and the batterys, I was very disappointed. I could have bought a normal 110 camera for a LOT less and gotten 100x better pics. There is nothing easy about this camera. If you breath wrong it will distort the picture and you can never use the flash or it will turn every thing BRIGHT YELLOW. The worst thing is when you put the photos onto your computer and see how grainy the images turn out. Doesn't matter what pixel size you pick. The are all horrible. I will always pick a name brand camera in the future.
Just what the DR. ordered. Not one of those faux jobs that only works with a computer. Keep up the good work. Will order again.
Works great with my Onkyo A/V receiver. So far I've used my 1st Gen iPhone as well as my old iPod nano with no problems. The included remote works great with both and is very user-friendly. Plus setup is snap out of the box - I literally just plugged it in, popped my iPod in and hit Play on the remote and off I went.Although the audio output seems a bit muffled, I'm not sure if it's the receiver of the dock that's at fault. I also haven't tried to watch video with it, so I have no feedback there. My goal was just to be able to play my iPod music through the living room receiver when I have people over. Works great for me.
Koadak's usb connections are so crappy, mine went south in one month. The Dock, with it's rechargable batterys, is the thing you cant do without,
This is every thing I hoped it would be.It sound outstanding and it is the most user friendly sound system I have had.Looking for a great sound system?This is the one!!!!!!!
After using Kodak Kodachrome 64 for more years than I care to remember, I was skeptical of the new Elite Chrome, mostly due to past experiences with the Ektachrome offerings. Much to my surprise, the additional ASA value has been valuable in being able to shoot in less light with no significant loss of picture sharpness. The only question is about long-term stability versus that of Kodachrome - I have ASA 64 slides up to 45 years old that still look almost new.
Well to start off I am a professional photographer and I use this len's a lot since I receiving it. I bought it to use on a dx camera because for wedding's and event's I like the angle of a true 28mm so the 20mm on a dx camera come's close at about 30mm. I use this for all of my wide angle shot's I also prefer prime lens because I feel when I use a prime len's instead of a zoom I am more carefull in my framing and I feel less lazy. I also like the perspective that a wide angle give's when you get close and your foreground subject's are large and the background get's smaller so I wouldnt want to be able to zoom. I haven't found any problem's with this len's other than I wish it was a bit faster 2.8 get's the job done most of the time but I wish it was 1.8 or 1.4 it would make this lens so much more valuable to me but other than that this is a fantactic len's. If you are looking for a great wide len's that's faster than your kit zoom you should definitly get this len's and if your coming from having the 18-55 len's you ussually get it is only 3mm less wide which is nothing and it is alot better than f3.5. If you have a wide fast 2.8 zoom then I would say pass this up because you already have it in your zoom range and it s no faster than your len's that is why I wish it was a bit faster. the image quality with this len's is great I havent had any problem's with flaring. Yes there is some vinetting but it's a wide angle and it is not very much so where it bother's me It is built strong feels like a tank a little heavy but not so much so that I mind when I have it hanging on my neck for hours much lighter and more descret than a large fast zoom.
Purchased this TV from a local elecronics retailer (initials are BB) and luckily I bought the extended warranty plan. Almost like clockwork, 45 days after I purchased it, the picture went out while watching it one day. This happened a week ago and I'm still waiting for the local TV repair center that BB uses to come fix the TV or figure out if it's better for BB to replace it.While the TV was working, it was a great picture, great sound, everything I would expect from it and more. The only reason for 4 stars is because of the lack of picture now for a week (the sound still works).I would HIGHLY recommend an extended warranty on this item.As an update, it took 45 days for Best Buy and Sharp to 1)figure out whose responsibility it was to fix the TV, and 2)for Sharp to get the parts to the local repair shop. I was/am extremely unhappy with both Best Buy and Sharp. I do not recommend either this TV or Sharp branded electronics based on my experience with this TV.Another problem this TV is having is when switching from a regular channel to an HD channel the picture gets lines through it and we have to turn the TV off then back on again to get a visible picture.Bad experience, bad TV. It's too bad, because when it's working correctly the picture is great.
Bought this for tape to mp3 which it does an excellent job i think. I say this because i havent done comparisons.Its pretty so i think i'm keeping it with my other av for art and time to time listening.Fast shipping no cons for me so far. I'd give five stars but where do you go after that?
The purchase price was a steal. I had no problem installing this card into my network. I am getting excellent signal strength, even after moving my computer outside to see if it would go low(50 feet). The reason the others are having trouble with this or any other card is that the router will drop MAC address if the configurations are changed. All cards that are IEEE certifed are pretty much a thumbs up; its a matter of finding a great price such as this one.
The item works fineBut i find a steal from the canopus manufacturer not to provide it with the product!
This thing is the best thing it has alot of bass and it makes alot of deep bass thats the bass makes everything shake. with its 360 watts you can hear it really far. Now that i put two bazzokas 10 inch my house is breaking apart. Also I just went to ... and none of the stereos there beat mine maybe because i put the bazookas but it is still great. If you like rap it will be the thing that you will love more. It Is The Bomb!!!!
I really like this headset a lot. It's pretty comfortable but, most importantly, the sound quality is excellent. I spend up to eight hours a day on the phone and am able to hear people clearly all the time; bonus is that everyone on the other end of the call is always able to hear me.
Like everyone else, I had trouble at first downloading it. I then just followed the setup from the disk and then found it easy if I read everything. I have windows ME and had very little problems. It just took awhile due to the fact that there is not an instruction guide. In all, I am having no problems with it and it is great to work out with. The arm band is great and its easy to use once you get the hang of it.
This is cheap junk. Of course I paid a junk price (39.00). The main problem is it started eating my tapes. Also only one speed works properly.
I own the Sony DSC-717 digital camera and have found this bag complimentary to the Sony. The only improvement I believe it needs is the addition of a chest strap. To correct this problem I went to a local outdoor supply store and built one myself for less than two dollars... All in all it's an outstanding backpack.
This tripod lasted two days after Christmas. This tripod should not be used to support the Celestron Skymaster 15x70 no matter what Amazon or Celestron may think. The Celestron Skymaster Binoculars are very happy to shear plastic quick release clean off. This tripod features mostly plastic construction and comes with sparse instructions in many languages. Just go ahead and buy the next tripod up from Celestron unless you are a fan of all plastic construction. People get what they pay for so go ahead and say, "I'll be careful with it" and bust it clean off some night under the stars. I'm glad I'm out only 33 dollars. This tripod is not covered by the no fault binocular warranty for good reason.
This is a really good set of computer speakers. I have not had an opportunity to use them with final Cut express yet but I bet they will do amazing. Excellent sound using i tunes and other web videos. The only thing I am worried about right not is if the headphone jack works. I tried using an ipod headphones in the port and it didn't work. I will wait to see if this is really a problem though when I get a nice pair to try out.
I did not buy this camera but used it for vacation after my parents bought it. [...]To begin with - i am definetly not a digital camera savvy person but i can tell you when a picture is good or not and that is what i expect from a camera.This one is very sleek looking & is amazing in its simplicity. It has the basic functions you need to take pics, review them and take make small movies. You don't need to be a techie or open a manual for this. I have to say that outdoor pics are GREAT. I have to underline this b/c i saw people complaining in reviews about picture quality. My pics were mostly outside so i am not quite sure about pic quality in dimly lit rooms or at night but day pics are amazing.Summary:Good things: sleek looking, easy to use, sturdy, excellent pic quality (at least outside pics)Cons: you have to buy a memory card b/c w/o one you can only take around 30 pics.
This was my first ipod and I am very disappointed. I loved it at first, but not so sure now. Had to shell out an additional $40 for an iSkin due to the fact it scratches so easily. Now the stupid thing "freezes" all the time and won't play at all. If I ever buy another mp3 player, it won't be an ipod.
Living on a limited budget? These are my main front channel speakers for surround system, sounding as well as another name brand shelf set which cost about a thousand dollars more. I'm going to ad another pair for the rear channel's to complete my home theater system. I highly recommend these speakers for anyone seeking &quot;High&quot; quality on a low budget.
Great for those who already have SD card. No need to buy a USB drive. SD card conviniently stays inside the reader with mobile design.
Tried two of these both with the same problem. Drive makes loud clicking type noises and more times then not wouldn't mount. Fan on first unit slow to start but if unit turned on side you could hear a noticable increase in fan speed. Not sure that the issue is. Amazon Support very good at responding with a new unit but have since sent both back for refund.
I got these cables quite quickly! I was needing a couple of "just the right length" cables, and these fit the bill. I actually don't have a 1Gbit hub/switch (yet), but figured I would at least have the cables handy whenever I do make the switch. They are working just fine on my 100Mbit network right now, no worries about "incompatible" size, pinouts, etc., which makes sense in hind site. The 10' cables were actually cheaper, but I actually wanted to eliminate excess cable length.
I bought this as a gift for a friend. It is very small. This is her first USB flash drive and she is really thrilled with it. I am only giving 4 stars because I wish it had an attachment for a lanyard or key chain. It is so small it could get lost unless you keep it inside something.
While these headphones are not the newest technology and all that, they look and work great...plus they are quite affordable. The sound is very clear and I am happy with my purchase. And for anyone trying to look for a picture.. the wire is NOT L shapped, but the wire if very flexible so it will not get in the way. I would reccomend to anyone and everyone!!
The HP B8350 does a beautiful job of printing on the paper that I use (Staples double sided matte) however I have a few hang ups.It can take up to five minutes just to send the print job to the printer which obviously adds undesired time to a print job and I had some issues with it not wanting to print on larger paper, which is, of course, the only reason I bought it. HP was absolutely no help on that problem and I resolved it myself, but I have no idea how I did that.I would also like to see more definative communication from the lights and buttons on the front.Given the price for the quality, I would buy it again.
Screen arrived promptly and looks great. The screen material appears to be very durable. It very bright and the pictures are super! Just what I was looking for in my presentatiions.
There isn't much that can go wrong with this kind of item, but I'm still pleased with the quality of the cable and connectors. The cable has been used in a challenging physical and electromagnetic environment for a few years now without a hitch. It was a good value at the time I bought it too. Great color -- I get tired of beige, black, and gray all the time.
Have been using it for about 8 months now and I am very pleased withthis player. We have several other MP3 players in the family includingan Ipod and Zen and I find the Zune to be the best. Use it for musicand video and find the performance excellent. Only thing is I wish ithad built in Bluetooth but can live without it.
This usb 2.0 card works as advertised and was very easy to install. I still have not figured out how to use the port that is available only inside the computer, but the outside ports are sufficient for me.
This box packages $135 worth of iPod accessories for connecting iPod to stereo and/or TV. If you do not plan on connecting iPod to stereo and/or TV, purchase what you need separately (you won't need Apple Remote and iPod AV Cable for sure). That said, included accessories are well built and stylish, perfectly complementing all but black iPod models. All that is missing is an S-video cable, which is a shame. S-video connection provides noticeably superior image quality over composite video connection. S-video improves color reproduction while reducing image artifacts, such as dot crawling around edges.This package includes:1. iPod Universal Dock provides an elegant way to charge and sync iPod, as well as letting you connect iPod to TV (for models of iPod with color display) or stereo. This accessory, along with the rest, is compatible with all but iPod shuffle and 1G and 2G iPods without dock connector. It includes adapters for discontinued iPod models. This accessory retails for $39.2. Apple Remote controls the iPod wirelessly. This accessory requires the use of iPod Universal Dock. This accessory retails for $29.3. iPod USB Power Adapter charges iPod without a computer. It requires iPod USB cable. This accessory retails for $29.4. iPod AV Cable lets you connect iPod to stereo or TV set. This is a mini-to-analog audio + composite video cable. This accessory retails for $19.5. iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 cable. Although one is included with iPod, this extra cable is good for connecting Universal Dock to USB Power Adapter for home theater installation. This accessory retails for $19.
I am replacing my salad shooter that I had for over 16 years...just the other day....the motor finally went. This is by far the easiest &amp; most used kitchen gadget appliance in my house. Slicing &amp; shredding couldn't be easier. The pieces pop into the dishwasher. No difficult instuctions, a no brainer. Until it arrives...I need to drag out my food processor to make some zucchini/carrot bread. I hate that dinosaur...plus I find the contraption scarey!!! I may have to rush that delivery!! Over the years I have given it as gifts with rave reviews. Not sure if they are sold in any stores, because I've been looking. Quick, order one....what are you waiting for????
I bought this product looking for an alarm clock that would play MP3s. The sound quality is good, but there are several reasons it's absolutely useless as an alarm clock.1) Backlight - if you leave it plugged in, there is an obnoxiously bright backlight that lights up the whole room, making it impossible to sleep (and wasting energy). If you leave it unplugged, you have to remember to charge it every few days. According to the Philips helpline, it's not possible to change this.2) Alarm volume - when the music starts at the specified time, it's at a reasonable volume, loud enough to gently wake you up. But then it gets louder. And louder. Until it's loud enough to wake the whole building. But when you frantically hit the volume button, the music stops! The reason I wanted music in the morning was to avoid the problem of turning off the alarm and falling back to sleep. If you expect to lie in bed, listening to a song or two before you face the day, don't buy this product.3) Music pickiness - in the rare event that the above two items don't bother you, be aware that the alarm clock has two music settings - artist and album. Conveniently, it recognizes the albums of about a third of the songs I've tried, so everything shows up as "~No Album." But under Artist, songs are played in alphabetical order, not in the order they were intended. For regular listening, you can create playlists to get around this, but not for the alarm clock function. It's maddening!In all, it's a decent product, but not a decent alarm clock. I get the sense that it was released before going through a proper R&D; stage. If the firmware was updated to deal with the above problems, it would be fantastic. As it stands, it's a shiny, pretty piece of rubbish.
I use these Pro cd-r s for archiving the family photo album, backing up valuable software etc. They are rated for 100 years, of course that is if you treat them right, proper tyvek sleeves, temperature controlled bank vaults work well for this application.
The external floppy drive I have purchased has been a fine addition to my lap top computer. It looks great and has had absolutely no problems. I highly recommend this product.
I received this product today, and popped it into my PC. So far it works extremely well. Upgrading from the Celeron D, this P4 unlocked some previously unavailable options in my OS.
Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote ControlOK, this is a Nearly Perfect Remote.Pros- It vastly simplifies having multiple devices to manage.- Gets rid of many remotes.- Is activity based, once it is setup, I click one button to Watch TV and it sets all the devices to what they need to be. Then push Watch DVD and it sets everything to the settings required to watch a DVD.- Rechargeable instead of chewing up AAA batteries.- Base station provides a place to "put" the remote so it isn't getting constantly lost.- Very high compatibility with pretty much anything that can be controlled via IR remotes.- Setup is easier than many universal remotes I have dealt with, but not as easy as advertised.CONs- Buttons seem to be to small.- CostAll in all, very worth the money for what you get, but it is not inexpensive. This is simply the best remote I personally have used. I wish the multitude of buttons on it would have been a little bigger, but I like the form factor they kept the remote to.
First, i think they're maple not oak, but in any case, and it is the first point, they are beautiful. &quot;veneer&quot; does not do them justice. This is furniture.More important is the sound. I had some very fine and now 22 year old EPI speakers which i thought were wonderful. They were but some things are finer.I was reluctant to buy speakers online without listening, but the reviews and good price made me take the chance. They are as good as 350$ each bookshelf speakers i've listened to. They have great power handling capacity (if you value your and your neighbours eardrums).Tonight i have listened to Mozart wind concertos(or as we cognescenti say, concerti), Richard Thompson, and Buddy Guy. The only objection i have to these speakers is that the bass can sound a little punchy on the classical stuff. But honestly, this may have to more to do with the acoustics of my living room( beaucoup de wood, no carpet) than the speakers themselves.I ruined my ears before i loved anything but blues, but these speakers, at this price are great.And by the way the EPI's are doing great service as rear speakers for surround.
Tiffen filters is all I use for a protection filter for all my lenses. Probably not rated as high as other filter companies, but for the price, Tiffen makes reliable filters. I always cover up my expensive lenses with a Tiffen.Thanks Tiffen
I bought 4 of these from a different online store. They are made in China and two of them did not work. There are many of them at different online stores and even on Amazon with slightly different pictures. Look at the color of the cable and the end connectors to compare. Not sure if they are actually USB 2.0 or not. Stay away from them if you can. Spend the extra $10 to get a better and more consistent brand.
This adapter allows me to use one size filter on all my lenses. B+W makes quality products. When stacking filters many times with cheaper adapters the filters will bind (become difficult to screw/un-screw) but not so with B+W. The filters snug up well and come apart when needed. B+W never lets me down.
CaseLogic has set the standard for media storage, and this continues the tradition. A few tweaks are needed, however. I am certain that I will soon fill the 20 slots. Therefore, it would be helpful to have a clear plastic sleeve on the spine for inserting a title or index to avoid having to open each case in search of a specific disk. The graphics sleeves are small enough that considerable trimming of the original case graphics is needed. Actually, I would prefer that the DVD companies would make their graphics more easily adaptable to the album rather than the other way around.
Just got it a few days ago. So far I am happy that it allows me a more open aperture at f/1.4 for low light conditions. I can shoot indoors with a lower ISO and no flash which decreases noise. It creates a much better background blur effect that I could get with a kit zoom lenses with f/3.5 at best on my Canon 60D or Canon Xti. I am still playing with it outdoors to see what effects I can get for portraits etc. But overall I am happy with the construction and quality.
I have to admit, I was a bit sceptical when I first heard about the Capshare. Why would I want to pay all that money for a glorified half-page-width B&amp;W hand scanner? After all, I bought one of those a decade ago (Logitech Scanman, for the curious geeks out there) for far less than the street price of the Capshare.But my scepticism faded fast as I started to play with a friend's new Capshare. What an amazingly useful electronic tool! The Capshare really works, and really works smoothly. Pages are sewn together seamlessly, and displayed on the LCD panel on the back; no fuss, no guesswork. And ah, the applications! When I'm at the library, no longer any need to remember a copy card or a pocket full of change and find a copy machine (for fair-use copying of course!) Better still, when I get back to the office, I can file the copies on disk, and thus accessible from anywhere, rather than in my filing cabinet. When I get a travel receipt, I no longer carry it for a week before losing it; I scan it, and turn in the scan for reembursement. When I receive reviews or other documents that I need to share with collaborators abroad, simply scan, save to .pdf format, and email. And doubtless there will be plenty of additional applications that will come to light as I get used to having my Capshare around.The downside? The software. While it is not bad, I do wish that the included text recognition software (conversion from graphics format to actual text) was better, but this will doubtless improve in time. And I really wish that the software ran on Linux, but knowing the Linux community, it's only a matter of time until something even better will.
This recorder is the ideal companion for us in the paperless society. It fits perfectly inyour hand and once you become attached to it you'll be operating it without have to look to see what button to press for a particular function. Great price, too!
I needed this charger to play 4 songs at a wedding reception. I needed this car charger to have it ready for the couples dance. We had use a different song...very embarrassing.
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I bought this to have a light compact bag to carry my Nikon D40 with the kit 18-55mm lens. For the price I can have no complaints. The padding is not terribly thick, I would not want to drop it in this bag for instance, but should protect it fron slight bumps and scratches. Good choice if you only have the one lens and want to avoid the bigger bags.
By all indications, this should be a solid product. Unfortunately though, there was a sizable hole in the sheathing for the cable when I received it in the mail. It did not look like something that happened in transit. It simply looked like it hadn't been properly sheathed in manufacturing.
I won't expound too much on what others have written as to the quality of this scanner. It really does create quality scans of negatives and slides. I've been using it on the family photos (in my case a shoebox full of negatives) and haven't been disappointed.My only real issue so far was with the bundled Nikon Scan software crashing. In particular which using the GEM/ROC on more than one frame at a time. It seemed to only apply GEM/ROC to one frame before crashing.Turns this is a common problem caused by an incorrectly versioned DLL in the windows\system32 folder. Replacing the DRAGNKL1.dll file in system32 with the DRAGNKL1.dll from the Nikon Scan folder in Program Files solved the problems. (Note, if you haven't installed Nikon View, this may not be a problem.) Remember, always backup the files before you make any changes.
Item received in box marked indicating no OEM warranty, only from the seller. CD enclosed with no paper manual. Set up info is on OEM's web site and CD is not required. Got a little support from IT guru and have had no problerms with unit.
It is a nice case and works well. Since the gasket should not be continuously compressed, it must be stored open, so it is a bit larger to store than I thought it would be.
The unit works, but power switch stays in the on position like the other reviewer stated. I have to plug it into the wall to turn it on. Could be big deal for some.
I've had mine for about 10 days and I'm loving it. It's quiet, looks good, and seems to be pretty solid. I had no troubles setting it up and my PC skills are about the same as Joe Average.I've loaded it up with my usual Office, anit-virus, fire wall and a few games and it still boots prett fast. I finally got to boost my new Castle Wolfenstein upto full settings and enjoy it the way it was meant to be.I can't help out on the technical stuff, but I kicked the tires, drove it around the block and even took it out on the freeway for a spin (so to speak) and I have no complaints.
This sub is a very good value considering the cost. I recently put it in a bass tube that i got from a freind and it hits extremely hard for a 8", you can feel it in your chest. It hasnt stopped amazing me yet!!!
This mouse is great, quick response, on the fly sensitivity change, cool LED lighting, and 7 buttons.That being said, If I could change it I would do a few things:1. Be able to turn off the LED.2. Make right side mouse buttons a little easier to reach.
The I-Station 8 was new to the store were I bought it. The employee stated he had heard good things. It is okay for low volumes and a quite environment.It is slow to warm up and remote is not operational except to turn on & off. If I had to buy it again, I would choose to put some more money into the BOSE speaker setup. It provides a very attractive setup but needs some tweaks to be up to par.
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
I'm thoroughly happy with my purchase. The new cover flow browsing technique is great. The battery life has been tremendous. I don't recall seeing the battery appear anything less than full. My only complaint is that sometimes the processor seems a little - around a second or so - slow at times. This is hardly noticeable though.
For $30, this tripod does a great job. Spend another $100 and you can get one with more metal parts. I just use this tripod at family events and short travels. Can't really take it on outdoor hikes because of its size and weight. I shoot photos and videos with it and have had no problems with it. Overall, it's a simple, adaptable and inexpensive tripod to own.
I agree with all the pro comments about this great radio. As for the cons: The volume control just involves pressing a button before adjusting the volume, no problem. The presets are very clever as you just turn the knob...who ever remembers what was on what number anyways? As for the recharge mode, I just set it (to charge)for a few hours once in a while, and smile that I don't have to buy batteries. FM Stereo alone is worth the price. I listen with a set of Koss PortaPro headphones and the sound is spectacular. This $90 gem goes with me everywhere. I would not buy the Chinese version...just stick with Amazon or a nice company like Weems Creek, and get the Kaito 1103.
Before I say anything else, I want to make it clear that I really wanted to like the Zune. I am a microsoft girl. I owned a mac once, but only for about 2 months before I cut my losses and sold it on ebay to replace it with a PC. After doing a lot of research, I decided that I wanted a Zune as opposed to an ipod. I am only mildly computer literate, and I've never had an mp3 player before. I purchased the Zune and was really excited to get it home. Unfortunately, my excitement ended almost as soon as I got it out of the box. The software took forever to install. Once it was up and running, a lot of my files wouldn't import. The Zune pamphlets state that "most" of your iTunes files can be imported, however, they fail to state that no files that you purchased from iTunes will transfer. If you have much of anything invested in iTunes downloads, this is bad news for you! I didn't have a whole lot invested, so I started exploring the Zune marketplace. Maybe I'm just really computer illiterate, but I couldn't find anything but music and music videos. If you're someone who wants to use TV shows, movies, or even audiobooks, the Zune is not a very good choice. Assuming that I just didn't know how to do it, I got my husband to mess around with it because he's much more computer literate than I am. After about 2 hours of experimentation and research, we gave up. I took my Zune back and exchanged it for the 30G iPod, which I had completely set up with everything in less than an hour. It's not that the Zune is bad, it's just that if you have much invested in iTunes, it's not worth it. I also found the Zune software and marketplace to be pretty unfriendly. Sorry, microsoft. I have to go with apple on this one. I have no doubt that it will only take another generation or two for them to top apple, but it's just not there yet.
This has been the best thing I ever bought! I have not regretted buying this camera for one second. It's everything you need in a digital SLR camera - and more!
I had this printer for three years, and I still love it!! It's very fast and the black text is clear. I bought it for $80, real cheap!!! As for the colors, well...it's not top notch, but what can you expect for a cheap printer. Yes, the cartridges are expensive, but I re-use them by buying printer ink kits. They usually cost about $20.So far, no paper jams and the program runs smoothly. The best part, with most Lexmark brands, they talk!!! I love it. It tells me when it's printing and it tells me when it's done. It tells me when I need to change the printer ink and it tells me if it needs more paper. Most of all, it's very polite when I do what it asks! I get a nice &quot;Thank You!!!&quot;I highly recomend this printer!!
Someone earlier had complained that this lense was suggested to them by amazon and it was the wrong size. Well, that person isn't alone. The camera I purchased is a Canon S2is, which I love. The lense doesn't fit it. I even bought the hood/lense adapter set and it STILL doesn't fit. This simply is NOT the right lense for a Canon S2is, no matter what Amazon suggests. Now, too much time has passed for me to return the lense. I'm stuck with it, and I don't like that.
I bought the 1200 case with foam to house a medium frame Glock handgun. For the most part, I use it as a locking transport case, paired with a standard size keyed lock such as this one:Master Lock 140D Solid Brass Keyed Different Padlock with 1-9/16-Inch Wide Body, 1/4-Inch Shackle.The pick and pluck foam made it super easy to create a custom fit. For size reference, I'm able to fit the Glock plus two ten round magazines (with the magazines stacked) with extra cushion between everything. In terms of sturdiness and quality, you simply can't beat what Pelican offers. These are the best hard cases on the market.
OK, I bought this pack because my old pack is getting too crowded. After adjusting a few straps, I can honestly say this pack is extremely comfortable and very useful.I'm using to haul my gear during hikes to locations and also as a storage pack at home. Here's what I'm able to carry in a single load: Canon 1D Mark II with 7-200IS attached (hood reversed), Canon 5D Mark II with 17-40mm attached (hood reversed), Canon 100mm macro, Tokina 28-80mm, a can of compressed air, flash with sync cable, 3 batteries for the 1D, 100mm filter holder with 3 filters in a filter case, a dusting brush, screw in polarizers and ND filters ALL IN THE MAIN COMPARTMENT! My tripod (Induro AX214) with ball head fits nicely on the outside.I like this pack because it moves with you. You can run/walk through tight places without rubbing the sides of the pack because it has a slim profile. You can make quick turns because it fits snug against your back.Overall, it's a great pack! I would recommend it to anyone wanting a backpack camera bag
This is handy to have, but it loads the pictures to my computer fairly slow, compared to other methods.
Best set of headphones ever, Never hurts your ears, Allways sounds like top of the line headset. I would reccomend these to anyone !!
I have heard many reviews of Bose products. It is either 'all in' or 'all out'. Well I must say, I've gone 'all in" and I am very happy I did. These speakers do not, as some users say, "sound canned" - this user obviously does not know how to use the equalizer settings in his selected media player. I am currently using these speakers connected to a late 2007 Macbook Pro, and the sound is amazing. In Itunes if you go to preferences, turn on "sound enhancer" to the middle mark, and setting the equalizer to what ever setting is most appropriate to the music you are listening to, these speakers will blow you away.In many regards, I would compare these to being the Steinway & Sons of desktop 2.0 speakers - when you think they couldn't go any louder, they can always keep going, and without hardly any distortion.If you are looking for a space-saving and elegant design, great sound, great looks, and have the money to spend on these, then don't think twice. As I have said before, these speakers perfectly complement the Macbook Pro line of computers by Apple, but would equally go great with and iMac, Power Mac, or Macbook." If it has no highs, and has no lows, than it must NOT be Bose."
I' am a longtime Canon fan. I have had 3 Canon digicams over the last 5 years and they have by far the best optics out there. I though I'd give the Sony a try since they have the Zeiss lenses now.I have had this cam for about 4 weeks now. I have used it under many conditions and have used the various functions to full effect. Everything I threw at it came back with great results. I love the Sepia and B/W settings! Also, it does pretty good video and it will do quite a lot with 1GB card or more.Style wise the cam is cool looking and pretty small. The screen is nice and big and gives great output. Overall a great point and shoot that is just a notch below the comparable Canons.
I have been using this cable for over 1 year now and have not had any problems with it. Good HDMI cable.
Set up can be a bit challenging and signal strength isn't great. Definitely consult the manual (unfortunately badly written) for set-up as 'intuition' might not work.3.5 stars because of the price
I found the PV-DV 910 to be rather touchy. The heads need to be cleaned often and the battery pak drains when not in use.
This is an excellent product. It provides a crystal clear picture and maintains that quality regardless of the region of the DVD. If you are looking for a good, basic DVD player for your region 0-6 DVD's you will not be disappointed.
Terrible! Coffee was always FULL of grounds. We put a filter on the bottom of the basket and another on top and still had grounds in the coffee. After six months of frustration we threw it in the trash.
Kensington took way too long to come out with a USB version of their award-winning trackball, and when they did, this let-down was the result.The scrollwheel was an awesome addition - but you need to grow a 6th finger to use it... it should have been on the side for use by the thumb.The 6 buttons on the top are just fluff... a way to boost the price on the mouse, while not accomplishing anything beyond a click to your personal bookmarks in your Web browser. Ptooey.In order to follow suit with the trend of blue and other colored plastics, Kensington used this bluish plastic ball that has almost no traction whatsoever. You can spin the ball until you hit bone before you can move the cursor. I had to take the beige trackball from my older ADB Kensington mouse in order to navigate with this thing. Still a superior option compared to a standard mouse, this was a major let-down from the company that brought the best trackball on earth to Mac users.
An excellent pair of speakers that we use for our 32&#34; television. They sound very nice for their size and design, and they sound excellent for the price!!I ordered these on a Wednesday (7 Nov) night and selected the FREE shipping option, which is supposed to take 5 days or more. The speakers arrived the very next day - Thursday the 8th!!! On Friday morning I got an email that said &#34;Your speakers have been shipped and are scheduled to arrive yesterday. Thank you.&#34;
HDMI cables are all equal. I chose this one because it was Belkan and a little heavier than many and I bought it for someone else. But even the most wimpy of cables will do just as well as the most expensive in bringing you the sound and picture your TV will produce. Spending more for cables will get you things like gold plated contacts that will not corrode or larger cable diameter for sturdiness, if that's what you think you need. I did my homework in reading other reviews and expert advice and have found them to be true. My new 54" Panasonic has a great picture and sound from my surround sound system. I couldn't be happier. I will continue to buy the inexpensive cables.
I've used this hub for over 5 years and during that time moved to 3 different continents (North America, Europe, and Asia). After being transported by trucks and boats for months, it still continues to work. I have plugged in a scanner, printers, external drives, iPods, cameras, video camcorders, and other peripherals. Never had a problem--always reliable!
Bass not perfect and the earbuds slip out some times, but otherwise they are great for the money. The lanyard design is excellent, and works great under a helmet on a motorcycle. The mic even works reasonably well while riding. Would recommend to friends.
You can't go wrong especially if you prefer a deeper bass in your music. To me earbuds are about comfort and anything is better than the tinny sound you get with the iPod--then again sound is always a matter of personal taste.
I was a photographer in a former life(high school), almost went into it professionally. I'm much happier with a SLR in my hands than a point and shoot, but we purchased this for our 9 year old son so we could finally enter the "digital age". And this little camera does not disappoint in that respect.Who needs a Polaroid camera anymore, when you can take a picture and print it out on a printer at home? Too cool. This Kodak has a nice optical zoom, though I have trouble using the digital zoom. You can't use the digital zoom through the viewfinder, only the lcd screen on the back. Since I'm still in the dark ages, I'm probably the only person left that has a problem using a lcd screen (:For the price, this camera meets all our needs.
The v505bx randomly closes windows such as the web browser, Outlook, control panel window, etc. I'd be working on something and it would just close. No error messages or anything.So, I took it back to Circuit City with no problems. They were out of stock on another one. So, I went to Best Buy and purchased one with the exact same problem. The problems started before I installed anything or connected to the internet.Best Buy charged a 15% restocking fee which I am trying to fight. But, until Sony gets this worked out, I would stay away from this computer.
I'm a college student, and I got this as a Christmas gift from my girlfriend. I REALLY wanted to like this camera, but it eventually HAD to be taken back. I seriously thought it was just defective until I read some of these reviews. I read a review where some guy thought it took great pictures of some snow and gave it a 5-star rating... well, duh. Of course it takes good pictures of snow. Snow is white, just like every picture this thing takes. Every picture is at least somewhat blurry. And besides the blurriness, every picture is either too dark or too bright. I read some reviews that were defending this camera that say the pictures look fine if taken between 6 and 9 feet. Oh great. That's useful. Because no one ever wants to take a picture outside that range??? You have to have EXTREMELY low expectations to think that this camera takes decent pictures.Besides the low picture quality, the fact the camera doesn't allow you to use AA batteries is a bad thing in my mind. What if you're on a trip and you don't have access to an outlet to charge it? It'd be nice to just have an extra pair of lithium AA's. Plus.. rechargeable batteries eventually no longer hold a charge. After a year, the internal battery, when maximum charged will probably only be able to take a dozen pictures before the battery is spent. This is just a simple fact of rechargeable batteries. That's why laptop makers provide a maximum of 1 year warranty on their batteries.Also, the thing won't stop beeping! With every click of a button, the thing makes this annoying beep. You go to the settings to mute the beep, but when you restart the camera, the settings are reset and back comes the beep! And it takes about 8 clicks to get to the mute setting... So, say you're at a wedding and you want to take a picture.. all of a sudden.. BEEP... BEEP.. You may kiss the.. BEEP... c'mon Polaroid. I guess the picture wouldn't turn out unless your 6 to 9 feet away anyway...One last bad thing about this camera. On any other LCD display I've used... even on my cheap camera phone.. when you're in a dark environment, the lcd display automatically adjusts to be brighter so you can see what you're taking a picture of. When the environment is bright, the lcd adjusts to be dimmer. This display doesn't change! If you're even in a simple dim living room, you can't see anything on the display! That is just ridiculous.Overall, I feel this camera is a piece of junk. It looks cool, size is perfect, it could be pretty convenient if it worked, but the purpose of a camera is to take pictures. This 'camera' does that VERY poorly... therefore, this is a poor camera. Buy it if you enjoy disappointment.
this memory kit is cheap, reliable and works in dual channel configuration but it works at 800mhz by default. In order to get 1066Mhz you must manually overclock it from the BIOS or with Autotune software like I did. I installed it on a Gigabyte EP43 - DS3L MOBO and set it very easy with EasyTune 6 software from Gigabyte. No overheat problems or stability issues.
I used this camera for the first time while learning to snorkel.I was surprised at how nice they turned out. I put these pics (turned digital) on a travel web site which received raves.Nice to give to the kids too. they float if you loose them and the colors are really good.
This gaming headset is very comfy on your ears and the microphone comes through loud and clear. It also has a volume adjuster. It was a great purchase made a while ago.
I cannot believe the quality of camera I got for the price. It makes great pictures, it's fairly simple to use. I highly recommend this camera!
I ordered the KODAK Easyshare C310 as my first digital camera and I must admit, I'm very impressed with it. The quality of the pictures are very good, and what I enjoy most about the camera is that I can take a picture in pitch blackness and it comes out very clear! That's amazing! So whether day or night, I have beautiful memories to preserve! Highly recommended.
These earbuds are great. They stay in the ear and have 3 different sizes to accommodate all ear sizes. The sound is great on them. The color matches my pink shuffle perfectly. I would definitely recommend these earbuds over the apple earbuds.
Nice display for a clock but too hard to manipulate controls for other use. Waste of money as far as I am concerned.
We bought this skillet specifically to make pancakes but it won't get hot enough. The pancakes dry out on the top but the bottom never browns enough to flip the cakes over.
I got the Fotoshow mainly to serve as a zip drive and as extra storage for my digital camera when I go on vacations. As a zip drive, it works as expected. It's nice to have the option to take it with me as additional storage for my digital camera. I thought of going with a digital wallet, but the thought of carrying (and dropping) a harddrive with all my pictures in it worries me.There are a few things that I think would make the Fotoshow better.1. The card slots are useless when the Fotoshow is connected to the computer via USB cable. It would be nice to be able to use the Fotoshow as a card reader.2. The power transformer is big and heavy. It should be smaller and lighter for travel.3. Option for battery/portable power.4. Faster operation when using the TV.Overall, I like the Fotoshow. I would like it better if Iomega would fix the items above.
I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday. I don't know much about turntables but it was a really great price and it works amazingly well. He's more technical than I am and he though it was a great gift!!! I would definitely recommend it to others!
This is a durable and easy to use controller for the money. There are numerous products that cost 2 or 3 times more than this, but for the money, you can't be the quality. This is my second one, bought the first one about 5 years ago.
I use these when I'm running outdoors. Very lightweight & fits well over ears. One of the few headphone sets with a short cord which I don't have to wrap around my hand to keep from dangling. Better sound quality than the porta-pro which I have used over 15 years. Koss warranty is awesome. My porta pros have required service 3 times in the past 15 years, & Koss simply sends me a new pair. Upgrade to the UR40's looking for a little better sound quality than the porta pros. Mission Accomplished.
My Ipod mini was given to me for my birthday in May, 2004. Almost one month and two returns to AppleCare, I still do not have a properly functioning mini. I have heard the warnings about the problems that are typical to the mini yet I thought it wouldn't happen to me. When I first got it, it seemed to work fine, however it froze after the first ten minutes of use. My friends who also have iPods told me that this was normal. Then it happened every time I used it. AppleCare suggested that I reset the device when that happens. The problem was that I was resetting it constantly (and losing the music in the device). Other problems soon followed. My unit could not recognize being charged or the music in my Itunes library. I was getting strange icons on the screen that weren't in the User's Guide (and only one iPod expert out of the twelve I dealt with knew what the icon meant). I sent it back to Apple once and they said it was fine, apparently looking for a problem unrelated to my unit. I really had to struggle with AppleCare to have them look at it again. They had me reload and update versions of software that didn't help and constantly tried to sell me expensive consumer protection plans. I spent hours on the phone with them. I guess the good people at Apple have a hard time admitting that they too are capable of making a dud, or as I now call my device, an iDud. Now I am waiting for my Ipod to come back from service again. I realize that this is an exception and there are many of you out there who I love your iPods, but if you do get a faulty unit it will be a long and difficult struggle to remedy your situation. In the end, it wasn't worth it. I now just want my device to simply work and the giver of this generous gift to feel happy that he didn't waste his money. Hopefully by my next birthday it will be functioning.
I have been using Verbatim for about 10 years and they still play fantastic. No problems and work each time.
This DVD player gives a very good picture and the sound of the DVD's is excellant.
I've been using these binocs for about a month or so. They work well. You don't have to worry about having these outside in the rain or snow. Durable. They are great for hiking and backpacking. Small enough to wear around the neck and accessible. Plus, they fold in to make it compact. The view itself is good, adjustments are accurate. You need a steady hand to lock into target sightings (but that is common with all binocs, duh). The only drawback is they are not as clear at dusk before night. You would have to go with larger lenses if you need to see in the dusk. I have used other binocs with larger lenses and been able to see clearer in the dusk to night hours. I just wish more things like this could be made in America instead of China.
This case is pretty useless - has no internal lugs to hold cards in place, so they just float around loose - not a meaningfull protection for the cards.
I've had this stick for about 10 months now,and i'm not too crasy about it.In the beginning your'e happy with it,it's your new joystick.But the stick itself is stiff and the buttons on the base are just plain hard to reach without looking down.
i am very pleased with the player. it is great for the price.
PRO: Expands to larger than a suitcase, but easy in and out of the airport. Plenty of room for everything and a padded section for a laptop. Good construction.CON: plastic zippers. They could have done better.
I never thought that I would order such a high priced, not to mention large item over the internet, but I have ordered many things from Amazon and they had the best price, hands down. I did much reading of the reviews and I was really worried about this delivery service, so for now, my review address that, because I'm sure that there are many people who have the same worries.I was very pleased!! My TV was out of stock at the time of order, but I ordered it becuase I could still get the great price and the free white Glove shipping. Within a few days it was back in stock. It shipped that next day and started out in Navada. It had to go all accross the US to get to me on the east coast. Someone called me on the phone, a very friendly lady, and we set up a day and time that they would deliver. They came when they said they would come. Here is the thing, I was not ready to have them set the TV up yet, so if you don't want them to set it up, they can't open the box and you have to sign a form saying that they didn't check it's opporation. But he opened it for me anyway so I could see that the screen was okay. Very cool the way it is packed. Had he set it up for me, there is a check list of all the things he has to check. I didn't think that was included in the service, but it was. They turn it on and check that everything is working and then they take the packing with them.I would love to give a review of the TV at this time, but it is still in the box, so I'll add on to this review at a later date. I am just hoping that, like most, it just looks wonderful and works as it should. So my review was to help ease the mind of anyone concerned about Amazon's delivery process of this large TV
I bought a crappy Nyrius manual dial switch before this because I thought I could save some money. That thing was a piece of junk. This worked 2 minutes after I took it out of the box. I didn't test the remote because I have the Harmony remote which works flawlessly so far. I've ignored the S-Video and Composite Video part because I really don't need them. I bought this for the Optical switch and it works perfectly.
My first Presto Pressure cooker was purchased in 1966, when I first married. I grew up with it since my Mother owned one purchased at the New York World's Fair in 1939. It worked wonderfully in 1939, ditto 1966 and now my new Stainless Steel 6 quart Presto is even better in 2009 ! I could not be without one!
I use my nano every day. It's the best MP3 player of the four different models I've owned. It has great sound quality and is the perfect size and weight for exercising. I have an adapter and use it in my car daily for my commute- the battery life has been holding pretty close to the advertised 24 hours, as long as I don't mess with the games too much. It holds between 850-880 songs, and I get tons of comments on the color. It is very durable, I've dropped it a few times and I've carried it in my purse since September, and it has no scratches on the casing or screen.The reason I rated it 4 stars is it freezes up occasionally and you can't manually put songs on it using your computer's folders- you HAVE to use Itunes to manage your music and create playlists. The music doesn't stay with the nano if you change anything on Itunes- I once accidentally deleted my playlists on Itunes, and when I plugged in my nano Itunes promptly deleted everything on the nano as well, and I had to start over from scratch. One other thing is it actually only holds 3.65 GB of songs, not quite 4GB.Overall, I highly recommend the nano, it's perfect for everyday use and has plenty of great features that I feel outweigh the drawbacks.
Bought this for my son cos his toshiba SD-P 2600 broke. I like the picture but disappointed with the sound.Pros: Big screen, nice picture. Plays most type of CDs.Con: Audio. Sounds really bad.
Service plans are usually an impulse buy with high profit margins due to the very few claims they get. For most people, these plans are an often unnecessary expenditure.First off, before you buy a service plan, make sure you look at the terms of your credit card. Many cards offer 1 or more years of additional warranty coverage just for using their card. Often, these go into affect after the manufacturer's warranty ends.Taking a product with a standard 1 year warranty, you would have 2 years of total coverage if you purchased it using a credit card giving you an additional 1 year warranty, making a 2 year service plan completely unnecessary.Even without cc coverage, be sure to read the terms of this service plan first and decide if you'd ever use it. Note that the service plan starts at the date of purchase, so it will overlap your manufacturer's warranty. Unless the manufacturer is shady or might go under soon, you don't need additional coverage during that time.One other thing you should think about is that if you return this item, it will be very difficult if not impossible to get a refund on the service plan. You do have 30 days to purchase the service plan, so consider waiting until you're sure you want to keep the product before buying the plan.If you do purchase this plan, make sure you store the information somewhere safe so that if you ever do have a problem, you will be able to find what you need to get it taken care of.
I read a lot of reviews about different webcams and finally decided on this one. I have had it for a little over a week and, so far, it seems to be working fine. The software installed on my XP system without problems and it works seamlessly with Skype. The included earphone / mic is a little uncomfortable and the mic is a bit hard to position, but it works fine for now. I will most likely replace it with a full headset with an attached mic in the near future.
excellant price and rapid delivery in perfect condition. this model nice that no batteries needed - no complaints
This is a very nice distrubution block. If you actually look at the picture you can see it is 1 in and 3 out, not 3 in, so you need a large input lead going to it, and if you're running the large lead from a battery in the front of your car you need to put a fuse on that lead also. The outside plastic cover could be a little better but it stays on pretty good. Comes with 40 amp fuses installed.
These headphones work great for my four year old. He had ruined a pair of the cheap Wal-Mart headphones after a couple months, so wanting something better I found these on Amazon. Now he's had them for the same amount of time as the cheap ones, and they're still like new. The sound is good from them too. They are too small for me to put on, but they fit my son perfect. For the price I can't imagine a better child sized set.
Tried to get this battery from Dell direct, they got it wrong twice. Orderedit from Amazon and guess what they got it right the first time. Thank Amazon
Works perfect, a great value. I have been using these cables for 3 months and have experienced no problems. They are very well made in my opinion.
I'm sorry to report this product leaves streaks and considerable lint.Not recommended!!!!!!!!!!!
Exact replacement for the original. Have used it for about two weeks now and no problems so far. Would recommend without hesitation.
Pro - The device is very easy to install and configure. In fact, you can use it right out of the box. It is very precise in its movements.Con - I am finding that I continue to get cramps in my hands from prolonged use. Mainly in my fingers that are over the trackball itself. You probably need to have a hand shaped like a three-fingered alien to really appreciate this pointing device.
RECEIVED EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED. THIS IS A DEPENDABLE LITTLE DRIVE AND WORKS FLAWLESSLY. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A FLASH DRIVE.
At first I was reluctant to purchase an extended warranty/product support product. I took a chance and will never regret it. APPLE's customer support is First Class. It's better than the "Gold Standard". It's The Platinum Standard for customer support. Every Company should be as good.....their customer support people are knowledgeable and friendly. No long waits on hold; no trying to navigate a phone cue to get to the correct department/person.I was so impressed with APPLE that I bought two 16gb Nano's and upgraded my phone to an iPhone.
I purchased this along with Nikon coolpix 10 MPX cam and found perfect companion for the camera. The problem with this is no space for memory cards but rest everything is perfect.I will recommend this to anyone purchasing Nikon coolpix s550 10 MPX digicam.
I've used this mouse for years. I suffered from tendonitis in my hands from excess mousing. After switching to this trackball, my symptoms all but disappeared. (Please note: tendonitis is not the same as carpal tunnel syndrome...tendonitis is simply inflammation caused by overuse.) While I'm not trying to offer medical advice, I think I can safely make the argument that this trackball puts much less strain on one's wrist and hand.After many years of faithful service (and gaming!)...my beloved trackball finally fell ill (the right mouse button became intermittent). Since its "old" by computer standards...I simply turned to my trusty Amazon account.As long as Logitech makes it, I will probably never own another mouse. I recently switched from PC to MAC and discovered my beloved trackball works flawlessly on my new MAC.One area I would like to mention: Cleaning. The first mice (you know, the kind with the rubber ball) were prone to getting dirty. People rarely cleaned them and eventually they picked up enough debris that it felt like you were mousing over a gravel road. Optical mice eliminated this problem and always feel smooth as glass. While this trackball is "optical"...the ball itself sits on three little plastic projections. Depending on how dirty your hands are (or how often you eat while using your computer)...a little "doughnut" of "gunk" will form around these projections. If enough of it builds up, you will eventually feel a slight (and I do mean "slight") drag...especially in high humidity. No problem...simply pop the ball out and wipe off each of the projections with a tissue, Q-Tip, or even your finger. The gunk comes right out in one swipe. In case you can't tell, I'm pretty obsessive and I end up doing this about once a month (but I have pretty greasy paws too!). All-in-all, a small price to pay for the world's best mouse!
They only put one in the retail box, and this was an exact match. Very quick shipping from Amazon. I would by this brand again.
After two weeks and 450 pictures the camera failed. Up until failure unit was excellent- easy to use and great pictures. Failure involved total malfunction of all camera function in other than automatic. Service was prompt and polite but online database was useless in trying to resolve problem. After minute with live support was advised to return camera to service depot, which I have since done. Bought Canon XTi because previous 35mm Rebel bought in 94 had been flawless and wanted to use existing zoom lenses. Expect unit back from warranty repairs in two weeks and we will see. But leaves an uneasy feeling with me regarding reliability, plus cost of shipping for warranty.
Overall this camera does it's job. The picture quality is impressive, but the red eye reduction is fairly weak. In order for you to take a good picture, you have capture your picture in the frame, then hold the button half way down so the camera has a chance to focus, and then push the button all the way down to snap the picture. This doesn't seem very painful, but if you're anything like me you don't really have the time to pay that much attention when your snapping picts. If you're looking to spend $100 on a camera I would recommend going for a Cannon ELPH or a Nikon of some sort. Samsung makes great cell phones though!
This monitor had static from the minute we plugged it in. It actually works better using just the batteries, which we went through like crazy. I wouldn't recommend this monitor.
Can anyone bother to tell us... how many batteries you get with this &quot;battery pack&quot;?
Excelente producto el cual es muy r&aacute;pido y eficiente... la velocidad se hace evidente a la hora de tomar secuencias de fotos o la hora de descargar e incluso de borrar informaci&oacute;n en ella.8GB deben ser suficientes para las necesidades de cualquier persona, con mas memoria disponible nunca hacemos nada con las fotos hasta que se pierdan y con menos capacidad quedamos limitados... es el tama&ntilde;o ideal.Te permite tomar tus fotos en la mayor resoluci&oacute;n posible sin preocuparte por el espacio o incluso en modo RAW.Lo &uacute;nico que la podr&iacute;a da&ntilde;ar es leerla siempre en alg&uacute;n lector o dispositivo externo, procura siempre tenerla dentro de tu c&aacute;mara y bajar la informaci&oacute;n con cable para que dure virtualmente toda una vida.Recomendado ampliamente
I got this for my spotting scope - the tripod legs are collapsible so it's compact and there are several adjustment knobs to help position the scope. It feels very steady and seems to be good quality. No complaints. It comes with a second shoe you can put on a second item in case you want to quickly change devices.
This GPS systen has not steered us wrong! This system manuvered us through Pittsburgh flawlessly. If a wrong turn is made it re routes us quickly and leaves no time for panic because we are right back on track. I am extremely pleased with this product and would reccomend it to others. My only concern is downloading new maps, we are unsure how and where this can take place in the future when new maps are needed. Overall, works great and very happy.
I have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe which came equipped with a GM installed radio/CD with cassette player. I have never used the cassette player for it's intended use and rarely use the CD player. My passengers and I mostly stream music through our phones and so for a while I was using a cassette to 3.5 mm converter. This worked ok for a while but always had mechanical issues with the cassette converter or the player itself. Not wanting to replace the entire music system, I decided to give the PIE Auxiliary Input Converter a try. Quite frankly, the most difficult part of the job was removing the dash bezel and the cassette player. But thanks to YouTube it was a relatively easy task. With the included adapter cable, I was able to reuse the cassette auxiliary input for the PIE Converter. Literally, within seconds I was up and running. I've had it for about a month now and have not experienced any issues. I highly recommend this product for ease in installation and ease in use.
For Cx owners, if a different cover were supplied, it would be a good product. The Cx models are designed to hold the microSD card under the cover. The replacement back supplied with this product does not fit the unit. Garmin could have easily molded a back for this mount that would accomodate BOTH the newer and older versions of the Etrex line with a rubber gasket seal. When you purchase a Cx series GPS, there is a supplied add-on mounting clip for the cover that protrudes and catches items when carrying the GPS off the mount.
and then some. They really bring the home theater experience to life. To me sound has always been the bigger part of movies. A great visual display can only do so much, even on the big screen in a "real" theater, but when you feel the thunder in your belly, that's something else again.They are clear on the high end and can handle the low ends just fine!I'd recommend a pair of these to anyone looking to upgrade.BTW for some reason I had to buy these on a per item basis, I did buy two, would have been silly to buy just one, unless of course I was into Sunflowers.
Even lower priced Zeikos UV filters far outperform in clarity, sharpness and flare reduction. It took 3 Tiffen purchases for me to realize this.
First off I'm only 17, have got little money and love to play my Xbox 360. I've been looking for a gaming TV for a while now and after many months of research and saving, I came to this TV.I ordered it and it came in just 4 days! 3 days early, and the shipping dude was excellent and made sure it worked before he left, and I have to say, this TV is amazing. The picture is crisp and clean, the settings and options you have are indepth and varied but not confusing. Again, I use this TV mostly for my gaming, and I have to say that this TV excels in every way possible. I honestly can't think of a reason not to buy this TV.It looks beautiful, is sounds very rich and full, and the picture is superb. I am very happy I chose this TV over the Visio I was looking at for just 80 bucks less. I would buy this TV over and over again(if I had the money).++++++++++++++++++++++++++++So that review was done 3-4 years ago and guess what.I still have the TV.Looks and sounds just as good as the day I bought it. I now have HD from DirecTV and the picture looks great. Sure, it's only 720p and isn't as crisp as all the new 1080p TV's, but it still looks incredible. Love this TV. Great quality, great picture, great sound, great menus. Just awesome.
Works as advertised. My only problems with it are the small buttons on the sides of the LCD screen and the rechargeable batteries that came with it. The buttons are kind of a pain to both find, in a dimly lit room, and push. The batteries that come with it don't hold a charge for very long. I'll have to look into replacing them.
I'm somewhat ashamed to admit that my family was one of the millions affected by the current mortgage crisis. In retrospect, we probably should have known that eleven dollars for a new home in a sunny California subdivision was too good to be true, but that's a story for another day.With the money pop saved on the purchase of our home, he bought a set of these cables, and thank God he did. My little brother - who has been taking guitar lessons for almost eight months now - played one of his songs for the family on our home theater system after pop installed these cables, and the sound was so incredible that an executive for Sony/BMG sitting in an office 3000 miles away dropped everything and signed my little brother to a 65 million dollar, three album contract.Thanks Denon!
Great product. My husband loves perculator coffe he hates the drip kind. Farberware is too expensive so I picked up this one for less. Works great smelling the coffe in the morning helps get my husband out of bed for work.
They sound great, but if you like to listen to louder music and expect bass, these probably aren't the best option for you. They do produce more than enough bass for desktop setup. The problem is that since they only have one driver per speaker, each driver must make the bass, and keep the mids and highs sounding great too. When you turn these up louder, and you have bass hitting, it sounds as if these speakers are going up and down in volume. The reason is that the bass over rides the mids/highs, and you seem to have a loss of volume momentarily when you have heavy bass.I'll be keeping these speakers, but probably getting a decent set of 2-way or 3-ways, and turn these into the rear channels for my computer setup.
This popper makes great popcorn without using any oil. For some reason it tastes much better to me than the traditional air popper popcorn...I think it has a nice corn flavor. Since I don't use oil, I reuse the paper thingies at least 10 times, till they get too crispy looking. I use my popper literally everyday and have had it for more than a year. It has discolored a little, but still works great. I definely recommend it to other popcorn addicts!
My husband and I are in a Southern Rock Band and I sing backup and play the Tamborine. He recently purchased the Plantronics Encore Monaural Headset with Noise Cancelling Microphone for my birthday. Well....I love it. Before, if I was jamming with the tamborine and had to step up to the microphone and do some backup vocals, it was a little awkward. It really made it hard to boogie, sing and jam at the same time. Now with my new toy, its great. The quality is excellent. I would have never thought that the output would be so clear with a hands free unit, but it is. All the band members think its great and want a set now!
Will review later when I am sure battery will take a few recharges and last like it should.Have not had enough time to put it through it's paces yet!3 months later:Well- 3 months of use and the battery is crapping out. Will not hold a charge. Darn it. I am sorry I bought this battery. I guess I should have learned my lesson and tried to buy an OEM battery.
I bought this as a replacement for my Handera 330. I held off on replacing my Handera because it had several features others didn't have, that is to say, dual expansion, virtual graffiti area, and a voice recorder. However, the NX70V came along and boasted all of these features, except for dual expansion, which was quickly remedied soon after purchasing the Eruware driver. Now I can do more than I ever could with a Handera 330. The color screen is amazing, The HiRes+ allows for great detail in my pictures and and movies. I have a 128MB Memory Stick and a 256MB CF card, and both are nearly full with MP3s and the like. I no longer need a CD burner to carry my favorite tunes with me, I can just load them onto my Clie and I'm ready to go.That being said, there are a select few problems with the device. There is, of course, the battery problem. This Handheld has the stamina of a kid with asthma on a treadmill. The casing also has the proclivity to become all scratched and junk just from being kept in a pocket, thus I had to buy a cheap aluminum case to keep it safe.All together, the Sony Clie PEG-NX70V is the closest I have yet seen to a perfect handheld. It's the sure way to impress your geek friends.
Technics are tha best turntable system out there! i use em 2 DJ and they're awsome!
I now have the model that is the next price up from panasonic and am very pleased. This model was not good. It is flimsy and I accidentally pushed it too hard and it cracked. I also did not like the fact that there was not volume control and the caller sounded extremely loud. Other than that its an ok piece. I do not recommend it and think you would be pleased as I am with the next higher model from panasonic.I hope this helps someone.
I'm very happy with my D40 camera. I tried Canon XTi, but for some reason I like Nikon much more. For me picture quality better especially if you do landscape. And now I'm sure I wouldn't get same picture quality with any non SLR camera.
Configuring this remote was pretty easy once I had all the model numbers for my components. I was especially impressed with the technical support. I asked a question about re-directing one of the remote's keys and the tech support agent wrote back saying that it was done in my account and all I had to do was download the change. Very nice!
I love these headphones. I am using the shure earphones other than this so even compare to those this is still great. And the watch came with it is not bad too. It is basicly a great buy.
I've used this printer and the additional paper tray to print my company catalogs for the past three years. Still works perfectly. Excellent quality on the print and pics, and NO paper jams. Turn it on and print all day with no problems. The rest of the year, it's used for labels and other items a few times a day. No problems there either! Just wish it was smaller, too big to replace the one on my desk.
TODAY 9 OF 02/03 I CANNOT UNDERSTAND PEOPLE PROMOTING THIS PRODUCT IF IT'S NO RUNNING WITH WINDOWS XP ! ! ! !
All the features work well and are a breeze to setup, except one. This router does all the things you would expect it to in a very stable manner, except one. If you check the D-Link Web site for the manual of this exact router model. You will find some rather nice firewall features (My whole reason for getting this router actually). When you set up the router, you will find that there is no firewall button. It absolutely does not exist. The manual has an actual screen shot of the setup screen with a firewall button in plain view and it details how to use the firewall, but the product came with no such option. I am very disappointed, and feel very mislead.
The computer is now much faster than before the upgrade and no problems have been experienced. The computer is now maxed out but this product is very reliable.
I started earnestly into photography with my first DSLR purchase in June 2006, and I learned the value of a good tripod around the 4th of July at a fireworks display. Previously, I used a cheap camcorder tripod, which worked fairly well with my previous camera, a higher end point & shoot, but which failed miserably with my DSLR.After some research and finding a sale at Amazon, I purchased the 3021BPRO with the Manfrotto 486RC2 (I'd recommend a larger head, incidentally). The difference is amazing! The 3021PRO is absolutely stable and is simple to use. The leg extenders are stable, and the locks are secure and easy to engage and disengage.One great feature for me is the ability to remove the center column and attach it horizontally. With the ability of the legs to widen considerably, you can secure your camera at a very low angle -- ideal for macro work.The only downside is the weight and bulk of the tripod. Even completely compacted, it barely fits in my large suitcase, and I had to remove the head to make it fit. It's also not light, especially with the head attached. It's close to 7 lb with the 486RC2, and keep that in perspective with the weight of a laptop in terms of carrying it around. The trade-off is somewhat weight for stability but more importantly weight for money -- light, carbon fiber tripods cost a small fortune. It is manageable except probably for hiking and if you want to remain somewhat inconspicuous -- you WILL stand out carrying this thing! Fortunately, it is designed with two foam pads on the legs so you can rest it on your shoulder if you don't have a bag (which I would recommend as well) to sling it over a shoulder.A great product!
This is a great macro lens for a pro or a beginer. It produces very sharp photos, and works great for a semi-telphoto lens and close up portraits. I love this lens for the fact that you can use onboard flash for 1:1 work, any other macro lens you will need alot of light or a dedicated macro flash for up close work. Great price for a macro/2.8 prime lens with USM and full time manual focusing.Manual focus is recommended during 1:1 work, but it will still work in AF close to 1:1, the focus speed is very fast for normal lighting conditions.
Did not fit as advertised. Looking at other options to use this or get correct fitting one. It was supposed to match my SPECIFIC telescope made by the same company
This is a very handy item for importing a lot of business cards into Outlook, etc. Some of the cards with out of the ordinary graphics were not read well by this scanner, however it does allow you to check, correct and update with ease. Recommended.
I had the Speedlight 600 and got tired of all of the setup... I should have gotten the 400 in the first place... it is very nice...I love it.
This is the cassette player I am looking for, cool shape with 3 diffrent rhythm sound, Casio cool
I was looking for a keyboard to go with the Palm TX I recently purchased and had considered several different units. What steered me to the iConcepts was the price, as it was marked for quick sale. As the keyboard is compatible with Palm Tungsten devices, I was pretty sure it would work with my TX. It does. Wonderfully, after some tweaks.At first, the keyboard would work intermittantly, which was a frustrating experience. After slightly bending ( up, the bottom contacts; in, the side contacts) the button battery contacts and sandwiching a spacer between the positive terminal and the battery cover, the iConcepts keyboard has communicated reliably with my TX. This includes both portrait and landscape modes and upside down (IR arm @ 8:00PM position).I have lightly lubricated the keyboard slide mechanism and rotating IR arm with silicone dry spray. All pieces slide smoothly and this also takes some rotational pressure off of the PDA stand while rotating the IR arm to the correct position for the PDAs IR eye.Keys are slightly small for my large fingers, the three piece space key(s) takes a bit to get accustomed to. The placement of the right hand "Shift" key is to the right of the "Up Arrow, Page Up, Scroll" key and I find myself moving up a line rather than capitalizing.The "Hot Buttons" on top and use of the function key in conjunction with "dual action" keys, allow navigation around the PDA screen without the use of the stylus. The stylus can be stowed in a hole located in the upper right hand corner of the case when needed.The addition, the included Palm OS 3.0 ~ 4.0 driver allows the use of the keyboard with my Handspring Visor.Overall, I am quite happy with the iConcepts keyboard after fine tuning.
I bought the SBS20 speakers for use with headphones at work because these are among the few inexpensive speakers that have separate bass and treble controls.I'm sorry to say these will be going back, because there is a considerable amount of background noise (hissing). The Harman/Kardon cheapos that the PC came with don't have any hissing at all, but unfortunately they don't have bass control.Cambridge Soundworks: Add a simple high pass filter and these speakers would be fine.
This product is not too complicated to set up, and sounds great on my car stereo without fading in and out like the other brand I tried.
What more can I say. An Sd card is just what it is. Bingo. It does not stand on its head its just what its supposed to be.
I bought a cd player along with this is install but the cd player turned out being a dud. So cant really tell you how great this product is without that piece not being there.
This is a convenient storage solution for people with APS cameras. It is a black videocasette sized case with 12 slots in which to store your processed APS rolls. There is also a set of transparent sleeves where one can store the corresponding index prints. I find this very convenient for organizing my old rolls of film as each folder will hold 12 rolls - it is usually enough for all the film from a vacarion or event. Only drawback is that it looks somewhat flimsy.
It looks as good as it performs. We highly recommend it and you'll be pleased by the price.
These binoculars were highly recommended in an extensive review of many binocs. by the Cornell Lab. of Ornithology. I bought them on the strength of that recommendation. They provide bright, sharp views, aren't too heavy, focus close, and have attached lens caps. I have only owned $100 binocs. before, and these are so much better, great for bird watching.
Can you find a cheaper flash? Yes. Will it be what you needed? Probably not. This flash unit is superior to the rest. Make the investment it is well worth the extra money. I've used three other flash units and now I have two of these that are my exclusive tools.
We just came back from Spain and used the GPS to get all over. It took us right to our hotel in the middle of big cities like Madrd and Barcelona. It's just a great thing to have. We had trouble in one roundabout but I think it was new and had to get used to it. Just loved it.
It is really hard to write a review for this lens where there are many more already in great detail. Instead of an in-depth review I will tell you how this lens has given my camera a new life.I own a Canon Xti DSLR camera and for more than one and a half years I had been using it with the kit lens until it stopped working, I was deciding either to send it for repair or invest in a new one. The main use for this lens would be parties, where people tend to be very close together or when you want to take a picture where everyone gets around, from 10 to 20 in one frame!!! Also, every now and then some interior photography or landscape comes around. Therefor I needed to keep using a similar wide lens.I was considering three options, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM, Canon 17-40mm f/4 L IS USM and Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. The first two were full frame compatible in the event of upgrading to a full frame camera which was not in consideration, then was the fact that the 16-35mm and the 17-55mm have fast apertures. My every day use for my camera is at night mostly so this was a good point to take into account, I could have gone with the f/4 since with the kit lens I tried to keep the zoom at 24mm wich always gives me this aperture but if I was to buy a new lens a better and faster aperture was desirable. That left me with option 1 and 3 (option 2 was good for the price). Before deciding for the 17-55mm I had tried the 16-35mm and it worked as expected, excellent response, fast autofocus and great image quality but I was still short in zoom range besides the fact of being quite more expensive than the 17-55mm.My conclusion was to buy the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM since it had a little more zoom to go, Image Stabilizer, crop-optimized and not that expensive as an L lens, still light enough to take one-hand pictures. So far it has succeded to fill my expectations, hands down.
well....it's a VERY nice printer.... good quality! especially if i was to compare it to my $20 Lexmark inkjet.... it's fast and quiet. I guess the only complaint i have about this printer is that i'm already out of the black ink, and i only had it for about 3 weeks... i dont think i've done that much with it.... so that's the only bad thing! oh, and if you connect via the infrared, u dont get to see the status of the ink.... so it pretty much took me by surprise when the ink ran out.......
This is the second underwater housing that I have owned from Canon.The housing is simple to maintain and keeps a good seal. I've had the camera drag through the sand in Monterey without many mishaps. Canon sells weights to get the housing closer to neutral bouyancy that I recommend.The one annoying thing about the housing is that the diffuser just clips on the lens extension. I find the diffuser comes off at the worst times. My previous housing, WP-DC30, had an actual extension from the housing that the diffuser slid into. If this housing had a similiar method for holding the diffuser, I would give it five stars.
I don't use this cable for my guitar, but I do use it for my keyboard when I'm making drum tracks.Since my keyboard only has one output, recording drum sounds with realistic panned tones is impossible with one cable connection. But by plugging this bad boy into the output and then connecting the outputs to my audio/MIDI interface, I get the realistic panning I need for my drums that I wouldn't get by putting out the same signal to both right and left inputs of my audio/MIDI interface.
I like them a lot...They're way better than I expect for the price I paid for them.
I bought this to rewind an occasional tape . It was gently and infrequently used , but began having problems after only a few months . Finally it quit altogether after about 7 mos. Not worth it at all .
I have been using this transmitter for about 2 weeks now. It replaced a Belkin TuneCast II that I been using for a few years. It already outperforms the Belkin in at least two ways:1) Works flawlessly when left in a cold car overnight.2) Remembers the last frequency used when turned off.My cigarette-lighter powered TuneCast II never did either of those things, so the COBY is a real improvement in my book. The one downside is no preset slots like the Belkin offered, but my commute these days in Northern NJ works just fine with just one frequency set.I'd recommend this FM transmitter to anyone looking for one!
Decided to invest in a higher quality headphone, spent a bunch of time researching and landed on these. I fly a bunch and when I sat down for the first time I was in shock. First the noise reduction was complete. With a good seal you can barely hear the surroundings and when the music starts forget about everything else. In fact I had to turn the player off to hear the stewardess.Then comes the sound! I enjoy all types of music but my favorites are Pink Floyd and Winton Marsalis. I used to play the trumpet so I can hear things going on that most can't. The UE's replicated the sound incredibly. To hear the click of the vavles, the "cluck" of the double tounging, and subtle sound of circular breathing from Winton was fantastic and with Pink Floyd there' always some kind of background stuff going on that you hear but never really HEAR. Well these babies let you in on all of it. The sratch of David Gilmours fingers sliding on strings to the Oboe in "is there anybody out there" to the TV verbage throughout the Wall was the best I've ever heard. I don't know what the 2K ear phones sound like and probably never will but I am completely satisfied with these!
I really like this flash drive! It's currently the best "bang for the buck" and it works like it's supposed to.
I have had this system for 9 monthis now, and I am sure this is the worst piece of AV equipment I have ever owned. Sony is usually known for quality products, but it this case I am afraid they rested on their laurels and delivered a poorly designed and poorly manufactured piece of equipment to the market.The worst part is that I have had numerous problems with it. Occasionaly it fails to recognize CD/DVD inserted after you turn it off and back on. On other occasions it completely locks up. The first time it happened I had to call Sony customer support and find out the secret combination of buttons to press to unlock it. Now, after about 9 months of use, it has taken on a habit of completely shutting down with a message "PROTECT UNPLUG". The only way to bring it back to life is to unplug it and plug it back in after a few minutes. There is nothing wrong with my electric wiring -- I have checked, and the system is plugged into a fairly expensive surge protector/power conditioner. I am not sure whether to go through the trouble of fixing it -- at this point it's just not worth it because of all the other things I despise about this system.First off, CDs and DVDs take forever to load. To insert a disk one has to press an "Eject" button and then listen carefully for about two minutes while the system rearranges itself and lets you finally insert the disk. If you missed your chance -- tough luck, start all over. Second, it is a royal pain to use -- any configuration apart from the basic settings is as convoluted as it can possbly be. On screen menus, a standard on most systems, now do not exist, and the manual is a joke. Third, the FM radio is awful. I went out and spent money on an expensive FM antenna -- still, my cheap clock radio gets better reception. Fourth, there are other annoying little things about this system which are too numerous to list in this review.Finally, I don't share people's opinion that the sound is all that great. It's average. Out-of-the-box it is way too heavy on bass. The wireless feature is nice -- I admit, and that was the reason I bought it. But I would not buy it again (or probably another piece of Sony equipment) in a million years now. I could live with wires running around my room, or even just a two-speaker system rather than deal with this piece of junk. Shame on Sony for slapping their name on this lemon.
This player uses up AA batteries really really fast. Not good unless you usually plug it in the cigarette lighter.
If you're like me -- meaning you hate the feel of ear buds and you don't like over-the-head style headphones either -- then the Phillips HS520 headphones might be just what you're looking for.The behind-the-head fit is the most comfortable I've ever felt, hands down. Other headphones in a similar style are often so rigid that they either don't feel good on the neck, or they try to re-mold your ear for you...painfully. The HS520 feels natural and comfortable, from the first time I put it on to now. The earpieces stay secure on the ear, so it's great for using during activities like bike riding or jogging.The sound quality is impressive as well, far better than most headphones in this price range. The high range is crisp and clear while the bass is strong, making for a full-bodied sound presentation which works well for all types of music and voice that I've tried it on.I've been hooked on the behind-the-head design for headphones ever since I first discovered it a few years ago, but there always seemed to be something missing in the ones I've used before -- either the comfort or sound quality was lacking. Finally, here's a set that gets it right!
Placed remote sensor in a shed that houses a wood boiler. The shed is about 50ft. from the house so the signal had to go thru the steel barn siding on the side of the shed, travel 50 ft thru the air and then through a plain glass window to the receiver which was sitting on a night stand right inside the window in direct line of sight of the shed. Worked good for 5 days then lost signal. Changed batteries in both units. Started losing signal every day after that so I moved remote sensor to where the boiler pipes come into the basement, which is directly under the receiver. The signal has to only go thru one floor. Works good now. Must be the transmitter weakened a bit after 5 days. I guess the signal doesn't like the steel siding on the shed.John S.
This is a product that is incredibly overpriced, and simply isn't worth the money. You can buy the same hardware in a computer that is $500-$600 from dell.com Look at the inspiron or business lines to see what I mean. I got my dell computer with 4gb ram, 260gb hd, 15in screen, and a 2.6GHz penryn cpu for $200 less then this. It's simply insane to buy this unless you for some reason, have to have the apple operating system.Apple has created a cult of people who have fallen into the trap of paying for a computer, that although works well, is one that with the same amount of money, you could get a far better computer.
The day after the order was placed I received an E-mail advising I would receive the material between June 16 and June 20. Not having received anything, on June 22, I called and was told the material would be sent to me. It never was. Finally, I had to cancel the order. Clearly, these people do not have a clue what they are doing. Too bad you don't have 0 stars or even minus stars.
I fought this battle like most of you are doing. Which TV to buy? I must say that this TV is all I expected and more. Great pictures with HDMI or without.The sound is OK but if you are going thru your stereo system, it does not matter.My laptop works amazing with the PC inputs and qaulity is better than the laptop screen.If you are worry about the glare of this great screen, don't. There are none. I have it in my living room with alot of windows and light during the day. I don't even noticed any glare like some people are saying.I have no HDMI lost connection problem at alll like some people were reporting.I would recommend buying this TV and any other product from AMAZON. Great customer survice and support.We just Love this TV.It is much better in price, quality and options compare to Sony and Sharp.
Charger may come with new house, the ad says they do not have an auto shut off thats not bad for the price but the ad also claims overnight charging but the instructions show 18 to 20 hours. Who knows where you will be in 20 hours? who would buy them if they knew it would take 20 hours as that is not over night.Perhaps over night is Alaska. i think that I will stop buying electronics online as the ads can be deceptive. This too bad because amazon is a great company.
It is great and works on almost any surface much better than the other five mice I used in the past. Great range too.very percise.Wish the battery last a little longer and maybe couple more buttons for additional action.after almost a year of light usage, now it is acting on its own.need a replacement soon
I had a minor problem with the toner that was mailed to me and it was very quickly resolved to my satisfaction by Cecilia Talavera in their Customer Care department. Wonderful customer service! I would definitely recommend OC Products!
This was a wonderful addition to my PC - truly plug and play and very useful.
I love this little unit!! It's so easy, lightweight and portable. I can take it to the office or outside. With batteries it can go anywhere. I'm surprised at how much volume it has which is great when I'm doing yardwork. The sound quality is pretty good too. I'll probably buy a 2nd one for my son since he keeps borrowing it from me... Great value for the price!
The Epson Stylus CX4600 is the best multi-function printer you'll find for the price that it is.The Scanning quality is superb. The top-lid is removable for large items, and it does it quite quickly. They definately didn't just slap on a scanner as a quick qimmick for sales. There is an auto-scan mode - it recognizes what it's scanning and how to handle it (although it sometimes crops out what I WANT there, but no biggie, as there are manual sttings), a home option - more advanced settings but not too confusing, and an advanced option - total control over what is being scanned.Printing quality is wonderful as well. Text is crisp and clean, and photos come out at very good quality. It's even better when coupled with the included 4x6 photo paper. You just have to be sure to make the correct paper settings before you print.Copying is insanely easy and straightforward. (...) and it came out at a quality that is good enough for a casual copy, though not photo-realistic. If you want a great quality copy, it's a better idea to scan it to your computer, edit it with the included software (or photoshop if you have it) and then print. But for casual copies without a computer, it's great!Installation is also simple. Just remember to GO BY THE BOOK. If you don't you're in for a bumpy ride. Once it's installed, you're ready to go. The scanner shows up right in my computer (if you have windows XP)It has an included media-card slot for your digital camera, which can be used for 1.) transfering pictures to your computer (showing up as a "removable disk" drive in windows XP - my computer) and 2.) printing directly from the card using an index sheet where you fill in bubbles of the pictures you want printed, scan said index sheet, say "print from index sheet". Very, very cool.Other things include the following:the printer itself is compact compared to other multi-function printers, and is a bit bigger than the standard inkjet printer.It's fairly quiet and won't annoy you as some printers do.It has four ink containers, which makes photos look better from what I hear.Ink containers are more cost effective due to the four ink containers instead of the standard two.(if you run out of cyan, just buy the cyan ink, not the entire color one).A usb cable is NOT included, but it's not a very big deal (we already had one from the epson stylus color 880 this replaced).Some may gripe as USB is the only option for computer connection, but I have no problem with it.It includes some cheap photo software, but it'll do the job if you want to touch up scanned pictures. I don't need it as I use photoshop elements, but as the standard consumer doesn't have photoshop, this is a good add-in.All around a fabulous printer if you want a great scanner, photo printer, and casual copier. Of course if this was a perfect world, it would have a built in ethernet port for network printing (so my computer doesn't have to be on for my brother to print to it for example), but I'm just dreaming there as I have yet to see a consumer printer with an ethernet port built in.Ideally if you print a LOT of text, than you should consider coupling this printer with a monochrome laser printer (my recomendation is the $100 samsung, I forgot what model number it is, but BestBuy has it - white n' shiny) But the average family shouldn't worry.For the price it is, above-par features included, and outstanding performance/quality it dishes out, I reccomend this as a multi-function printer that does it all.Just be cautioned that the included ink containers are only about half-filled (as all included ink containers usually do), so the life of the ink containers should not be based on the included ones.
Just installed the WG311T PCI cards on two pc's connecting through my WGT624 and so far everything is great . Good signal and speed on both computers and no dis-connects . Iam pretty happy with my results todate .But .......IMPORTANT NOTE ON INSTALL WITH XP AND SP2 !!!1.)If you use the Netgear application to monitor/manage your Wifi stuff then you MUST disable the "wireless-zero" in the "Adminstative tools" in the control panel for things to work correctly ( start/settings/contrpl panel/administative tools/services/wireless zero ; and put to "DISABLE"2.)If you use WindowsXP to monitor/manage your Wifi , then you MUST disable the Netgear application (start /run / then TYPE IN: msconfig / then look in "startup"/ then DISABLE or UN-CHECK the line saying "GEAR 311T".You must do one of the two items Ive listed to make sure your netgear Wifi works /connects properly (to the internet) . Seems you cant NOT use both applications together in anyway . Ive done ALOT of testing on this and this is the ONLY method(s) Ive found to work correctly (and this is not mentioned by Netgear or Microsoft) .I hope this helps future users of this equipment . =)
If by Super Quick you mean 260 to 310 minutes for four AAA batteries, then I guess it is super quick. But that isn't my definition of super quick.
This is a great product - Good quality, and durable for the price. The snagless feature is a must have!
I was very impressed the moment I started using this product. The only complaint I have is that the graphics that come with the software aren't that impressive. To combat this, I take pictures with a digital camera and then use the pictures as a background for my discs and jewel case inserts. If you're looking for an easy-to-use system for labeling your CDs, this is the way to go. I recently made some music CDs for some of my co-workers, and they were thoroughly impressed!
I use this for 3 computers and leave the 4th wire empty for the occasional repair work I do for relatives and friends. It works great for me. I wish it had some mounting system so I could hang it on a wall, but it's no problem to sit it beside the machines either...No outside power is required, it draws straight from the ps2 port.I'd definitely recommend it.
I love these, the hard plastic jewel cases that we used in the past were always cracking or breaking, hated them. These new cases are wonderful and the slimness is great, takes up less space. I would definitely recommend this product. My husband loves them for his writable computer discs. Great product.
Hi I want to know where I returned my products for services if not workings.Thanks
Awesome product. Simply awesome! Great disks that burn perfectly. No coasters here!
Being a slow reader, "The Secret History" promised to take up a good chunk of my time if I decided to tackle it. The hype (I had not even heard of "The Secret History" beforehand) and the description of the story sucked me in and I took the plunge. Donna Tartt loves words. This is not a bad thing but in the wrong hands it can be painful. Have you ever read amateur writing where you can tell the author received advice to add more description to every single sentence? Ouch. Donna is no amateur. The result is writing that I can best describe as "lush". Definitely not spare and, surprisingly, not too heavy. Her words provide an atmosphere to the story, rather than just a structure.As someone who has discovered books only in the last several years (I'm a 40-year-old late bloomer, what can I say?), I find that much "literature" (quote-unquote) leaves me cold. Either I don't get it or it comes off as precious or pretentious. I did not find that to be the case with "The Little Friend". Donna comes close to going overboard plenty of times but just as she reaches the edge she pulls back; just when you think you can skip over things, you find out that you've just missed something important and have to go back. Boring? Never. I had to stay up until 2am to finish the book--I was not going to go to sleep so close (?) to the end. I was tired but very happy when I finished it--and I would not have changed a thing about the ending.When I learned of Donna Tartt and "The Secret History", I did not have any interest in the subject matter. However, the thought of enjoying the trip through that as much as I did through "The Little Friend" keeps eating at me. That and having to wait another ten years for her next book. Ouch.
I wish I had read the 65+ reviews before I bought this book and read it! I was really disappointed with the way this novel ended up. One of the most frustrating endings ever. I almost felt as though the author just got so sick of writing the book (and who can blame her, it's so darned long!) that she just stopped one day and mailed it to her publisher.There are so many things in this book that could have been really, really good - and they are left by the way side. None of the characters have any real motivation. The death of a child just doesn't seem enough for all of them - Harriet, her mother, sister, father, aunts and the maid - to be so flat and mean and devoid of real feelings all of the time. This is one of the most loveless, joyless books I have ever read. Is having some compassion anti-literary? By the time that Harriet's sister tries to show some love for the maid, it's too late in the game. Notice how I can't remember anyone's name? That's because the characters are so forgettable. Harriet's sister is like a blank page.I think all the people who gave this book a good review must be friends of the author or working for the publisher - including the person who wrote the review for Publisher's Weekly. There is no way that anyone could give this book a rave! I hope Ms. Tartt gives us a better book on her next try. Something with a plot and some characters we actually care about. And honestly, I did not think the writing was that good. I think she could have used a little editing. She breaks some cardinal rules, like having the same word in the same sentence and paragraph, and unlike Hemingway, I don't think she's doing it on purpose. I think this book overwhelmed her and she just couldn't pull it off.
Excellent product. My husband was so pleased when he recieved them as a gift. He said "He would never own another set other than these." Excellent distance and clarity.
The wireless mouse is great. I"m looking forward to using it.It seems to be a great product.
I am on my 3rd one. I purchased this and keep returning them because the CD player part keeps going out. When I returned this COSTCO has said the've had the same problem with this unit. I went to TEAC's home page to find out if there was a fix and this product is not even listed. I like the unit when it works, but it breaks after about 8 to 10 weeks this has happended with all 3 units I used. I returned the last one to COSTCO, and I am now looking for something else.
I guess I'm one of the few to say it's nice inexpensive player. The sounds quality is great for the price...I got this mainly because of the small size for working out.To compair the 2 I would say the D-link sound quality is close to that of the more expensive Kazoo...And in my opinion the D-link sofware for downloading is actually more flexable to use than the MusicMatch that came with the Kazoo.Don't get me wrong...I'm very happy with my Kazoo...but for the price difference the D-link is a great bargin...I've had it for over 5 month...no problems. Agian...especially for the price.
The Itrip is a wonderful product. This is my second purchase. I had previously purchased a belkin transmitter but it could'nt pull in the channels like the Itrip. My only complaint about this seller is they failed to mention that this product is limited to certain Ipods. After purchasing and setting it up did I realize it was incompattible with my Ipod touch 2nd generation device. So BEWARE future buyers make sure you know what your getting. I will give this seller a high rank for quick and efficient handling of the purchase and quality of the item. Now I will have to purchase a third transmitter........Frustrating
My husband loves anything about stars and moon, etc. For the first time in our 39 yrs of marriage I was able to order and hide this wonderful present. It was nicer then I expected and the cost very reasonable
Card has worked like a dream, no problems and I'm very happy with it, especially since I have lost my first card; bummer.
This is a great product to use if you have speakers that you want to control the volume on. It's also small enough to fit under your dash and each of four speakers can be controled separetly.
Very good price in comparison to stores and great seamless. I always get my seamless paper from Adorama. I rather have it shipped than carry it with me. Very well packaged. Would shop from this vendor again.
Sony never sounds as good as a Grundig, but has lots more goodies in a smaller package. Get the active antenna (Sony AN-LP1)and you'll hear a lot more stations. People new to shortwave listening are usually disappointed when they turn the new radio on and hear nothing but static. Rather than take it back or toss it in the closet, get a better antenna and you'll hear what's out there. The little whips that come on these things just don't add much to the true value of the receiver. A few of the "big boys" (BBC, etc) have stopped beaming directly to the USA but you can still hear their broadcasts to other parts of the world. This radio will satisfy. As with any portable, if you want more stations on shortwave, use a better antenna. I'd also recommend the yearly updated guidebook "Passport to Worldband Radio" (available at Amazon).
I am someone who likes music-mixing and CD-burning. The QPS Que! 24x10x40 is the best CDRW drive yet. I have a 366 MHz iBook with OS 9.2 and 128 MB RAM, and it works great. Although it isn't compatible with Apples iTunes, MP3 files can be taken from iTunes playlists and burned through Toast (I have Roxio Toast 5 Lite). Data CDs burn very fast, and it's backround burning, so I can check email or surf the web with burning. Audio takes longer to burn than data, but it's really fast. With Toast Audio Extractor and iTunes, along with Toast 5 Lite and my QPS CD burner, I can mix and match, copy, and even (if I upgrade) make my own Video CDs. It's the best of the best.
I'm very pleased with my inMotion iM600 portable audio system. The sound is great with my new ipod both in our dining room where it fills the room, to my classroom where it serves well as background and as a teaching tool at higher volume and in a presentation room of moderate size. The sound is excellent and is precise enough to hear individual instruments whether I'm playing jazz, classical, or popular songs. The rechargeable battery means I don't have to drag around an adapter or search for the closest plug - I can set up the system based on the best place for the music. The base folds easily so the unit fits into my back pack or other carrying case. The remote control is small but works well enough though I've usually chosen to adjust volume via the ipod. The ipod sits firmly in the adapter that fits in the well of the base. This unit is a huge value and delivers all it promises.
This is a great help for when I travel; I don't bother anyone with overhead lights and it is so Malleable - move it to wherever you need it...Great Investment.
I was delighted with the quality of the pictures, even though there is a limited viewing angle. However shortly after receiving the frame it started to malfunction. There seems to be a problem with the frames ability to read memory cards. It will show several pictures and then all of a sudden chop up a picture into four pieces and completely freeze up. Restarting the frame just repeats the process. There is no fix.I was on the phone multiple times with Westinghouse support and they tried blaming my memory card. After going all through their tests, reformatting and jumping through numerous other hoops, including using a completely different memory card, they agreed it was their problem and said they would fix the frame. I paid to ship it back and waited over two months for them to fix it. The frame worked fine for one batch of photos. When I went to change my pictures it started doing the same exact thing, the old chop and freeze. I called customer service and they said, it appears you have a problem but it is now out of warranty and there is nothing we will do for you, end of discussion.Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for your photo frame.
Sound was more even with this item, but it wasn't consistent from channel to channel. Still had to use the volume on the remote to adjust sound. Returned item.
I'll just mention things that are not already mentioned many times over.* Electrical connection: I can't pin down why the electrical connection is such a mystery, but it is confusing. I think it's that the instruction sheet only shows one power connection; there should be two - one for the camera, one for the monitor. Once you "get" this, things make sense if you've got basic electric-circuit smarts.* Camera placement: I tried the camera inside on the rear shelf, and the high-mount stop light, but the trunk lid blocks the view.* Camera wiring placement: On my 2005 SAAB 9-3, the main problem was running the cables from the license plate to the inside of the car without cutting metal. I found parts diagrams on the 'Net that I used with the user's manual, to remove the trunk lining and then remove the license-plate lighting assembly. The hole that's could be a direct connection is too small for the cable's plugs, so found an alternate hole and padded the edges of the assembly, and the cable where it passes under the edge, with closed-cell insulation foam. When tightened, the assembly won't leak. I didn't want to cut metal, so the car would remain "mint."* Running the wires: I studied online parts diagrams and talked with the dealer's body shop mechanic. His best tip was that the headliner and side trims are all removable with care, and where to find the removable caps that expose nuts. This let me find places to run the wires.* Electrical power connections: I didn't want to splice into existing wires, so as others have suggested, I used a cigarette-lighter socket adapter connected to both the camera and monitor.* Monitor placement: This is the most frustrating part, for me. There's almost no place other than the rear-view mirror to mount the monitor. Although it works, I didn't like it because the monitor as well as the factory mirror give a narrow view. The thick safety pillars, high back-window shelf, and bulky headrests all contribute blind spots. I've used a wide convex rear-view mirror for years, and, after trying the monitor as mirror, I reverted to the old mirror. The monitor works well-enough down near the shifter console, but it blocks the CD player slot, plus it would need a way to fasten it. The preservative treatments on the plastic surfaces make it impossible to attach sticky-back Velcro. Hanging it over the air vents blocks the vents and the entertainment controls. I decided on wedging it between the left corner of the dashboard and the windshield, where it doesn't block forward vision. For safety, I'll lock it in soon. The only negative is that it's exposed when parked, and is tempting to thieves. I left slack in the cable so I can easily stash it in the door pocket, or disconnect the cable and put it in the trunk. After using it a while, it occurred to me that a great place for the monitor might be on the rear window shelf, so I could see it in the front rear-view mirror. A passenger in the middle of the back seat would block it, though.* Parking: I still have to look out the windows to judge parallel parking, because of the camera's somewhat narrow angle of view. Also, it takes a lot of getting-used-to to understand how close things are.* Picture quality: OK enough, but as another reviewer mentioned, bright lights, especially headlights at night, mess up the image. I plan to fit a gray filter over the lens that darkens the top half of the image, like those popular with cameras. My first try was rough, but proved the concept.* Disappointments: It's not the fault of the product, but the camera doesn't show side blind spots. For me, the wide convex rear-view mirror helps.* Second thought: If I had known that mounting the monitor on the rear-view mirror wasn't my best solution, I might have bought the smaller monitor model, hoping it would be easier to place.
This is my first introduction to the world of Hi8 camcorders(having previously owned a VHS-C format camcorder) and I must say the SCL610 from Samsung really surprised me. The first thing that caught my eye was the price and how many features it had. Next, was the ease of use and picture quality. I'm the type when taking home a new gadget, wants to play with it already before even reading the manual. So, I opened the box took out the camcorder (wow, and how light it felt in my hands) plugged it in and charged the battery. I also installed the lithium battery for the memory and the date and time settings which I will adjust later. After an hour or so, I placed a blank Hi8 tape in the camcorder and started recording! The 500x digital zoom is really cool, I was able to focus the camcorder on a small object about 10 feet away from me and read the tiny little label. The light is bright enough to be able to record in total darkness. The microphone picks up human voices really well and does not distort it. After a couple minutes of recording, I plugged it in the VCR, played it, and voila! - I recorded my first segment and copied it into a VHS tape.I have yet to explore this camcorder's vast features, I am overall very impressed with it. The only bad thing I could say about it is that the button placement could have been more ergonomical for people with tiny hands. I found the viewfinder to be of exceptional quality and it really makes recording that much more easier. The Samsung SCL610 is truly a great buy!
I got this camera for my girlfriend for Christmas and we were taking pictures in less then 10 minutes. The quick step guide is great and anyone can use it. She has taken photography classes and has a Canon 35mm camera with a 300 zoom lense, so she's an advanced picture taker. This camera makes it easy for her to do quick shots and scan through them to delete pictures that she doesn't like. Also easy to carry around and small enough to fit in a small camera bag. I wish it had more internal memory, but the cards are not that expense, compared to developing pictures that you don't want. Great camera, great price and we recommend it to anyone that's looking for something easy to do pictures on the internet.
I picked this up today and I love it! Got home and made one 23 track CD in 30 min. Not the fastest but hey, it works. I would recomend this to anyone. I have a laptop and I use it! It's the Greatest!
I purchased the VS 3.5 speakers with the SW 2 subwoofer.The 2-way surrounds sound good with accurate reproduction for the size, though I replaced the fronts with 2-way bookshelf speakers for a fuller sound. This is a nice system for the price particularly for a small room. They are well-constructed and even have gold-plated binding posts which accept banana plugs.The price is a bargain even if you just use for the 2 surrounds and the center. The SW 2 subwoofer is quite good to round out this system.
I purchased this Zune for my husband for Christmas. We set it up together and everything went well. It didn't take long. It took longer to figure out how to download a movie and songs than anything else. We really like the Zune and highly recommend it. It came in a time and as always Amazon sells a good product.
Overall the E260 I got a few days ago performance well, the display is clear and the menus are easy read and use.I use MP3 players mostly for Text To Speech books while I walk. These text to speech books playtimes can be 15 hours and longer. THe problem with the E200 series players is a poor implementation of the scan and fast forward features.Fast forward functions at one speed and takes approximately 5 minutes to advance 1 hour into the file. The scan feature using the thumb wheel to essentially to queue the file to a specific spot, but for large files it takes 3 to 4 minutes to advance an hour.Also there is no bookmarking where you are in a file, so if you are listening to a large file and decide to catch to latest news on the radio, you then will start at the beginning of the file. Back to the fast forward or scanning the file to get where you left off.Also related to this same issue is that if you are playing file and inadvertently enter ther main menu then again start the file fromj the beginning.With this drawback I still feel the player overall is a strong completer in its class.
One came with my Nikon. Pretty handy to have one. This review need ten more words to complete so here it is.
I am very pleased with the lens, the seller, the shipping and all aspects of this transaction. You can buy with confidence from this seller.Ann
I received this MP3 player as an early Father's Day present. At first, I thought it was a nice MP3 player. I like the storage it has and the playback sounded good. The first problem I noticed was when disconnecting it from my computer, you need to unplug the MP3 player from the USB cord first. If you unplug the USB connector from your computer first and then unplug the player, it locks up. I've only used the player for ~ 20 hours and the battery life only lasts 2 hours now. That's just not going to work! As others have stated it does not charge the battery when connected to the USB port so if I'm loading songs onto it, I'll get less than 2 hours of play time. The unit also takes a while to "Index" after you add/remove songs from it.Father's Day hasn't even come yet and I'll be taking this player back for a refund!
Bought 2 of these for $(...) each (no rebate) on line from compusa: one for me and one for my sister-inlaw. I got it up working in less than 15min. It worked great with my 802.11b/g linksys router, 802.11b linksys access point and 802.11b ibm router. No problem at all while using it to browse external websites, until I try to connect to work via VPN, it hung. The company internal webpages loaded half way, telnet hung. I tried it with 2 routers and access point, same problem. I switched back to my old 802.11b wireless card and it's working fine. My sister-inlaw had the same problem , she could not connect to her work place via VPN. Now I am wondering why I got the cards so cheap while other places are selling around $(...) each. Is it possible that there are multiple versions of this card out there ?. and compusa is dumping this loudsy card (ViewSonic WUSB100, model VS10260, Serial number starts with P8L044xxxxxx) ? I am spending alot of time working from home, the card is useless for me if I can't use it to connect to work. I am taking both cards back to compusa today.
We bought this router after reading reviews on Amazon. We have had no problem with it and it's super easy to transport from location to location. I thought having internet access around the house would be useful; I equally appreciate the remote printing capabilities!
seems customer satisfaction has gone down with newer slingbox models--perhaps because they break down in under 2 years? i dont know. i still have the original av model i bought in 2008 and have it turned on 24/7. no problems so far. using s-video over composite is a must! no hd inputs, but the video quality is good enough for me, even when displaying hd video. i highly recommend manually adjusting the video bit rate (as opposed to having it done automatically). i was able to more than double my bit rate--the automatic setting was not even close to taking full advantage of my upload speeds. if your isp estimates speeds in mb/megabits, just multiple by 1024 to get the kbps you will want to set it to.
I purchased this receiver several weeks ago based on the fact that you get the most for your money with this unit, and my friend is using the RXV-1600 and loves it. I also looked at Denon, Marantz, HK, Sony, and others. Nothing else came close to matching specs and features for the price. When I hooked it up to replace my Sony str-895 I was pleasantly surprised with the improvement in sound on my Polk RTi/CSi speakers (which are a bit power hungry). The sound totally came alive. Even my wife noticed the difference in clarity and heard new sounds we had never heard before. The auto setup with the microphone is truely great. The menu is a bit cumbersome with a bit of a learning curve, but at least it is an on screen menu. The remote could be designed bit better with a few more functions but overall I find it acceptable. My receiver is mainly for home theatre so I of course popped in LOTR which is the bench mark for auido/video quality. After finding which sound field I liked I was really impressed with the sound depth and again noticed distinct effects coming through a lot more clearly, especially through my surrounds (ex. the birds chirping when Gandalf arrives at the Shire and also at the council of Elrond when Gandalf speaks in the toungue of Mordor the background voices are really clear). As an added bonus I was pumped when I noticed an improved picture (sharper/crisper image)on my Optoma HD7200, obviously the receiver's scaler is better than my dvd player's which I wasn't expecting. Next I threw in I Robot which has great effects and is awesome for testing the high end (when the robots are climbing to the top of the HQ). Again this receiver did not disappoint, revealing each individual robot clanking up the building and seperating each breaking shard of glass when they busted through. I was finding myself so engrossed in my demo I forgot to actually listen specifically for tonal quality, range, etc. (which are exceptional btw). I would definitely recommend this receiver to anyone in the market for a new receiver. It has loads of power, excellent upconversion, and tons of great features. 6th Ave. electronics shipped it promptly and it arrived sooner than expected (it was unfortunately left on the front steps however). Obviously everyone's setups are not the same and may not reflect the same results I got but I definitely give it two enthusiastic thumbs up!!
After a nasty bit of malware rendered my computer useless, I had to wipe the hard drive, and there went my Windows XP right along with it! Decided after some thought to give a Linux OS a chance, and settled on Ubuntu 8.10.Only problem is, due to finances at the moment, I have to use dial up for my internet access. But, it was a pain getting my internal winmodem recognized by Ubuntu. Research on the Ubuntu forums suggested an external modem would solve my problem, and the TRENDnet 56K External Data/Fax/TAM Modem (V.92,Kflex56) was recommended by several different forum members as being compatible with any Linux distro. I also came across several good reviews online of this product, and it was well within my price range, so I decided to give it a try.I have never ordered anything through Amazon before, but they do make the process extremely easy and painless! I opted for the free shipping. A tentative shipping date was given, but the actual arrival date was a few days later. (Still within the promised shipping time however)The first thing I have to say is, I was a little surprised when, upon arrival, I opened the box from Amazon to find my modem (albeit, in a shrinkwrapped box from the manufacturer) flopping about inside the larger Amazon box with about 2 inches of empty space around it! Only one air-filled, plastic packing pillow was included as protection. Looked like it was included as an afterthought. I was a bit peeved about that, but thought I'd let it slide as long as the item arrived in working order,(but knew it would definitely merit a mention in my review!)I carefully opened the inner box from the manufacturer and gave every item a good looking over. And what do you know? The AC adapter had a large nick in the wire, exposing the copper strands within. There was no way I was going to plug THAT into an outlet. (I have to reiterate: The defective, damaged AC adapter was NOT the fault of Amazon, as the modem and its contents came in a box shrink wrapped by the manufacturer.) *sigh*Amazon recommends that if an item arrives with a defective part, that you try to contact the manufacturer for a replacement. I was surprised by that, but in this case it worked out because TRENDnet's headquarters is located within driving distance of where I live. I have to say that TRENDnet has superior customer service, and they replaced the damaged adapter immediately and without question.Now, since I was using this external serial modem with a Linux OS and not Windows, it did take a few days of research and entering code into a terminal to get this thing recognized and working. (By the way, all the tutorials for Ubuntu say to use Network Manager to configure the modem, but Network Manager doesn't come already installed with Ubuntu. It's something you have to download - when your online! But if you're trying to GET online, well,...THAT's why you have to enter the code in the command line interface, terminal window. Not difficult once you know what to do!)So, after I entered in a few lines of code, I heard the modem click on, come to life and start dialing out. And just like that I was online and able to start browsing. I'm using it right now to write this. Yay!So far, so good. This TRENDnet 56K external serial modem works very well, and plays nice with Ubuntu. And as I said earlier, it is inexpensive and enables anyone to be able to get online cheaply. I've seen other external modems for twice the price, which I think is unnecessary.If you find yourself limited to dialup, and like me are using a Linux OS that won't recognize your internal winmodem, save yourself the headache and purchase this TRENDnet modem. In my case it was a life saver!
Ordering these batteries with the free shipping deal made them much cheaper than anything available locally. The work just fine in our APS camera. They are not intended to be rechargeable.
Love this bag. It isn't too big just right size for my iPad and still got room for few other school items. Very nice looking and good quality.
I bought this pair of earphones on Aug 24th. They broke on Oct 12th (one ear no longer works). Were they [...] bucks? Yes. Was it worth $3/month? Yes. If you don't mind replacing earphones on a regular basis, then I feel the price is right. I would have prefer if they had at least another ear bud size variation though. I go running with them and they get loose.
It does not work on my Creative Zen W 30 GB. Maybe I got a defective one, although the charger's light turn on when I plug it in, but it just does not charge my device.
Just installed on motorcycle and they don't work. Very low muffled sound. Almost like they were blown before I got them. There are no instructions or markings showing which pre-installed wire is + or -. So I tried them both ways before turning up the volume. Neither way worked. Just bad speakers. Take a chance if you want. I won't again.
Well, I actually wrote a glowing review for the wrong product. This is the headset I use for dictating into DNS as it comes with a USB adapter. I get fantastic recognition using this headset in a QUIET room. It's very comfortable to wear (I've used Microsoft Livechat headset in the past and it gives me a headache after about an hour of wear). I LOVE this headseUPDATE 11/25/12. NOT SO PLEASED. I have to agree with other reviewers, this product isn't very well made. I bought this headset September 4, 2012, and I've already had to buy more voice tubes (not too bad, just about $6.00) AND NOW THE EAR PIECE HAS BROKEN OFF and I've taped it just so I can use the headset, but of course, can't use for audio playback...NEEDLESS TO SAY, I'M a TAD disappointed...I surely wouldn't spend any more than $30 for this headset, if that, as it only lasted TWO MONTHS!
Not much to say, it's a standard PC2100 DDR (full size not SoDIMM) for Notebooks. Good deal for a cheap memory upgrade on older laptops.
I took a gamble buying this without knowing a whole lot of info. It is a really good Amp/Mixer for small sound reinforcement PA systems. It has two 1/4inch mike inputs on the front and a selectable Phone or RCA input on the back. Perfect for a small bingo hut or auction house. I am using it to drive four 5 inch pa horns on the outside of a business.. and it works great. Good price. fast shipping.
I have two of these. Both have worked well for about 3 months. Sandisk is the brand since they are for co-inventor of this standard.
I purchased this unit to replace an earlier model (APC SmartUPS 600, 600VA, 400W) in service 1992-2012. The only reason it was replaced is because I fried the 20-year old unit while changing batteries. I hope that excruciating chore has improved with the new design. I'll let you know when the unit lets me know that the batteries need to be replaced. The software works (winblows and linux) and there are numerous open source applications that work with the unit. My major interest is battery lifetime since APC has demonstrated (other than the battery changing process) their engineering prowess. With the old unit I had to replace batteries annually, batteries ain't cheap and they have to be recycled. Hopefully this has improved in the past 20 years. The combination of Amazon's distribution system, APC's product, warranty and recycling program results in at least some insurance for protection against the state of current retail (home) utilities.
Ive ordered a couple of these now and I have had no problems at all using them with my 360 or blu-ray player.
Really solid device. Outstrips any OEM device in any car and it weighs less then a hamburger. The voice is conversational... I use to be the functional owner of the Space Shuttle's GN&C; .. and always wanted a portable. How do you cost justify this to your wife:- When you travel.. it will find the closest resturant/gas/hotel and give you the phone number- How much time do you spend in traffic every day? Buy the optional FM traffic reciever and get home sooner.. it will calculate fastest route.- Want to take the family to someplace historic? or to NYC for a fun trip.. never wonder where any POI is located... it fits in a purse.- No more family arguments about asking for directions. It's a terrible way to start off a vacation.- Going for a hike? well its not the best device for off road.. but it will tell you where you parked your car- Here is the one I used "instead of paying $1500 for the BMW version... I have a better one for half the price that you could take with you if you need it".
I was a bit dissapointed it came with no word processing software other than "pages" for 30 days which is very limited
It's good to own an original canon battery for they outlast the third party batteries in terms of battery and shelf life.
Who woulda guessed that the best sounding headphones under $100 would be a portable version?
I own three different brands of flash (Olympus, SanDisk, and Viking). All three of them utilize the panaromic feature.Currently, the Viking and SanDisk card are priced exactly the same--which is a lot less expensive than this Olympus card.
This filter does what it is suppose to do! Works well with no problems.
My shoulder pain was aggravated by using a traditional mouse. I find this mouse a real help. You can hold your hand/arm where ever it is most comfortable. Takes a wee bit of getting used to but it's worth it. I have tried other brands of this mouse and found them not to work very well. I will stick with the Fellows brand now.
I am very pleased with these speakers, I was using Bose 301' with a Sony subwoofer and had to crank up the volume to get decent sound.With these new Sony 3000's I get excellent sound qualitym highs and lows at lower volumes.When I crank up the volume I am even more pleased, great sound an awesome sound and value for the price.When I use the Bose 301's I turn on the subwoofer, the bass on the Sony's is good enough even at low volume thatI turn off the subwoofer.I am using these in an apartment living room about 15' x 18' with a 8' to 16' sloping ceiling foot ceiling.I had a large pair of JBL floor speakers but they also must be cranked up to get decent sound.I do have to consider my neighbors so the Sony 3000's are a win win, great sound at lower volumes and still sound great at higher volumes.BTW I am not using these a bookshelf speakers but have then place vertically on the floor elevated 12 " on stands.
If you have Amazon Prime, this is a great way to get a quality, reliable crossover cable in a jiffy. The price was competitive (but not necessarily the cheapest) to other vendors whose sites and selection was no where near the quality of Amazon.
I bought this armband/wrap for two reasons: 1. neoprene 2. lightweight.If you plan to run using the nike + Ipod set-up...this can EASILY be modified to accomodate the Ipod receiver by using an exacto knife or sharp blade and cutting a small slit in the bottom of the case...it stretches and keeps moisture out. Other wraps tend to be burdened with straps and lacing...this one is simple in design but very durable and washable. The velco holds ups very well.
I recently received the Zen Microphoto as a gift. Since I travel fairly often, I decided to purchase the Traveldock after reading the reviews. It's great. The Microphoto fits in easily and comes out just as simply. The sound is rich, loud enough, and better than any other travel speakers that I own. Many people comment on the bass issue. For travel speakers, the Traveldock has the best bass to date, in my opinion. True bass enthusiasts could purchase the subwoofer (for an additional $60 from Creative's website). I'm very satisfied with the sound and the convenience. The jacks are easy to reach and use, which are on the back of the unit. Also, the Microphoto charges while docked, whether it's playing or not. There's even an attachable FM antenna that plugs in to give you reception when docked (since you are not using the earphones which serve as an antenna also). By the way, it comes with a remote control which allows you to switch between FM and MP3's, adjust volume, and play/pause/FF/Rew. Overall, this is a very nice addition to the Zen Microphoto.
After having tried many brands of DVD+R discs, I have found that the HP's work by far the best. They burn properly EVERY time, unlike the cheaper brands and they playback in more dvd players. Too bad some people don't know how to use them (see last comment).
The shipping of the item was late. The item was schduled to arrive on the 25th of october but it didn't show up till the 30 of october. The item is ok. The battery power is fine it isn't really low . If you are adding any pictures or videos you have to put it through a converter which takes forever and a day. I added a family guy clip that was only 2 minutes it took 10 minutes to convert to the sandisk mp3. I didn't like the flash disk slot on the side because I bought a 4 GB flash disk and I recieved the Sandisk MP3 then I discovered that I needed a Micro disk rather than a normal flash disk. The Mp3 is still very good for $90 dollors but I am still very angry on the shipping time that the seller took to to send it to me.
Well, I'm pretty happy with it. The leather case has been feels pretty tough (and the volume control now has a spot for it, so there's no longer that issue that some people had a while ago). The software works okay. Their MPIO allows you to upload songs, create folders, delete songs, etc. You can also name radio stations for frequencies that you have already saved on your player. Finally, there's a feature to change the start-up and shut-down animations (haven't tried it yet though).However, I'm somewhat disappointed that I can't store the same file in multiple folders. For example, I would possibly want to put a file in the folders "My favorites" and "Easy Listening". It would also be nice if it had smart folders like in Windows Media Player 9. But, I think the only portable players with such features are the heavy and bulky hard-drive based MP3 players.Also, you can't rearrange songs from your player. You can do this with your computer, but I would like to be able to organize my songs from the player alone.I previously considered buying a minidisc. So, I think for the same amount of money, minidisc can still offer more features (in terms of playback options and folder management). However, the fact that mp3 players use optical media is still the deciding issue for me (mp3 players are definitely smaller/lighter and are guaranteed to be skip-free).Thus, I would recommend this product for someone looking for a small and light music player. It doesn't have all the advanced organizational features, but considering its size, oh well.
These are exellent headphones. The chord is extra long, and the volume control is about a foot or so from the unit. Comes with an adapter tip in case you want to connect it to your turn-table and "lay down a track". Also comes with a very fashionable, leather, carry bag. (Can carry the headphones and a CD player or MP3 player.)Gold Connecters, leather headband, and eye-catching logos.
I love my Garmins. I own the C330 and 340. The C340 is excellent value for the money and does a fine job in directing me towards my destination.There are some concerns that people should consider. The unit takes longer than my C330 to find its bearing - sometimes more than a minute or two. Also, the text to speech is too mechanical and monotonous. It could/should do a better job than one of my kids toys that cost about $20-30.On the other hand, the mapping software is excellent.
If you plan on using all the features of the Video Ipod - Videos, pictures, games, and of course music this is the one to get. Easy to use as all Ipods are, and plenty of space. However, even thou its slightly thinner than the 60gig, still kinda of bulky. I use my Ipod mini for jogging or activities in which the size of player matters. This Ipod has been a great addition to my car stereo, especially for those long road trips.
This icepack works perfectly with the Medela cooler pack. It has made plane trips easier and I use it everyday to keep milk cool before I get home in the evening. It's a must have for the working mom!
its a little pricey for what it is but it works and does what it needs to. it plugs into most Pentax digital cameras just make sure you have your camera software installed on your computer and your good to go
The set is large but not uncomfortably so. The only real trouble is figuring out how to carry around a 2-meter cord easily.
I have a love/hate relationship with this printer.First, the good features:1) Superb color. Hard to beat.2) I've never experienced a clogged print head (Epson is notorious for this). HP print heads are replaced when you replace the ink cartridge; on Epsons, you are just replacing the ink.2) Networked. You can print to it from every computer on the network.3) Handles plain paper documents very well.4) Prints up to 11"x19"!5) Photo prints are excellent (when the paper is straight - see bad features).Now, the bad features:6) Handles small (4"x6"). It often pulls the paper in crooked. I've had batches of prints where every other one was bad. You know how expensive the photo print paper is. Even installing the small paper is funky; you have to shove it way into the machine -- not intuitive.7) It accepts memory cards and, theoretically, you can print directly from the cards. The reality is that the physical interface is so clunky, you should expect to do everything from your computer.8) Software drivers are bloated and intrusive -- [...].
I wanted to connect two computers to one printer and this does the job perfectly. You need a total of three USB printer cables, one from each computer to the device and one to the printer. You need to wait a few seconds when switching, and don't press print unless you are on that computer, but if you follow those simple rules it works like a charm.
I bought this ups because of the outside the box message "15 minutes backup". But the UPS only with my iMac 2007 can't handle more than 3 minutes when the AC power is out. Fortunately the iMac shut down in a very few seconds and the UPS still OK for me, but BELKIN lies when offers up to 15 minutes of backup time, its a fake. The software that came in the box didn't work neither my iMac nor my PC and i had to download the software in the belkin's web site.
The Kodak Stack Loader is in great condition.It came in the original box and was sent in fine fashion. Thanks.
this thing is great, easy to use, had to get this because cable company wouldnt let me have another box. but this was easy to set up and use
The speakers are full of static and intermittant even when close to the transmitter, rendering them worthless. Also, they require 16 batteries, which is not disclosed. One could buy 2 expensive a/C adapters, but then you may as well use wired speakers.
Don't get me wrong, it works fine and the quality is "good" but the MAJOR problem with this product is that the ink runs dry almost immediately - I am forever running to Staples or Office Depot and spending 30 bucks for a b/w and a color cartridge. The b/w will print MAYBE 2 scripts and the color? Horrible. After printing 6 8x10 photo's (yes, I understand this printer isn't for photo's, but when you need a presentation...) the color is gone. That equates to about 3 bucks a page!!!Pay the money and get a printer where the ink will last.
It came in one piece a little cheaperthan getting it from the Honda dealer.Came just in time,to add the stereo.I will give it a 5 star review
I inherited one of these as a hand-me-down unit in 2009. It's old, but it still works. I did manage to make it react faster and work better by doing a software update (available at Cobra's weird little website), and so far it has been pretty reliable in getting me from point A to point B. I wouldn't rely on it for traffic (although it allegedly can use a traffic add-on device of some sort), and it never knows about construction, but it has the basic maps and gets you around.The voice is decent, and not changeable as far as I know. If you get into the Test Menu (hold down Cobra button while powering on the unit) you can do some minor tweaks to screen and sound that may improve the experience for you. The newest update enabled the ability to change the speed warning, which I appreciate. Previously, she'd harp at me if I hit 70 mph, which is my state's speed limit.. So if I was going the speed limit I got complained to every few minutes. It was annoying. Now, I have it set to 74 mph (I don't like to speed) and she doesn't kick in to complain until I'm close to the point where cops will bother to pull me over.This is no thin, sleek device. It's bulky and clunky-looking. However, I kind of like that about it because I can leave it connected in my vehicle and not worry about anyone busting in to steal it. It looks old-fashioned and like it's not worth the effort to smash a window, unlike some of the expensive new models. A crook would have to be desperate or stupid to risk stealing this thing.That's not to say it's bad. It's a good, solid GPS device. It's just not fashionable, sexy, or in possession of all the bells & whistles of other models. If you need a device to get you somewhere reliably, this will probably do the trick. If you want traffic reports, construction reports, weather reports, updated points of interest, and all the newest maps then this is not the one to buy.Don't expect much in the way of support from Cobra, though. They seem to barely exist as a website and company. It took some searching to find their updates, and the manual is all of two pages long. This truly is a What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get GPS.
I bought this player for my kitchen and really only needed it for the basic functions of playing cds and fm radio. I have had it for only one week and I'm disappointed. This player refuses to play two brand new, right out of the wrapper cds. And I know it's the player because I've tested both cds in two other stereos around my house. Another disappointment is that any little vibration causes cds to skip. I have it on the kitchen counter and if a fork is dropped in the sink, there goes my smooth listening. On the positive side, the sound is good for the small space I'm using it in and I actually get better reception from this player than my other more expensive digital ones.
The system is a good starter system for home theater and is not hard to setup. There are 2 drawbacks that I see: the first is the volume peaks at 75 and there is nothing above that, i feel the system could put out more sound than it does at that level. The second is when using HDMI cables you still have to hook up digital audio cables for sound and this may just be my ignorance on the cabling but i thought that HDMI was an all inclusive cable. Other than that the system functions well right out of the box.
This Hub is awesome. I allows me to extend the capabilities of my computer by connecting up to 7 more USB devices. Before this, I was juggling what to plug and unplug to the existing 4 ports on the computer. This is much better and allows a much neater routing of cables and devices. A real bargin.
This cable lets you connect your M315 to a PC and expand its capabilities 10 fold.The cable lets you use the proprietary Magellan DataSend CD to customize your selection of world-wide built-in city, highway, airport, tourist or marine database features.You can also link your GPS to PC software like MS Streets &amp; Trips etc to get real-time full-screen lap-top street tracking and route-planning.You can also hook up your GPS to shareware software like OziExplorer and GPS Utility to do some serious off-road trip planning using scanned topographical maps.Having said all this it might have been wise to separate the power and PC cables which make cable management a bit of a wrestling match in the car.But the bottom line is that you're only half-using your GPS if you can't hook it up to a computer - and you're missing a lot of fun.
Pops nearly all the kernels. Tried it with and without oil. Prefer without in part because I'm trying to keep it low fat, but the thought of only getting one use out of the insert really bugs me. If you pop without oil, you can re-use it. (How many times, it's too early to tell.)I burned the popcorn the first time, but knew this was likely. You just have to experiment with your microwave. 2 minutes is plenty of time for microwave. A good guide is how long it takes your oven to pop a microwave bagged popcorn.You just want to stop when there's about a 2 second delay between pops. Better to have more unpopped kernals than burned popcorn. Once it burns, it pretty much ruins the whole batch.Four stars is because of the need for inserts. Whatever is needed to make the unit work well should be built in. Highly recommend.
This product keeps turning on and off whenever it wants. The battery is always dead when I go to play it and it turns off in the middle of playing as well. Do not buy this product even though it is a good price it is not worth it.
I've tried many MP3 players, and I've returned many MP3 players. The first one that I kept was the Virgin Pulse 64MB player. I've had it for nearly two years and finally after dropping it a few times, it's starting to go out on me. It was time to upgrade and get more space anyway. So I thought I'd do what everyone else did, get an iPod! So I bought a pink iPod mini, just to try it out, but I will definitely be getting a refund! Sure it's pretty and the sound is good, but is it worth $200? No!So that brings me to the Philips HDD077. I will compare the two(iPod mini and Philips).The Philips has a nice, sleek design. It is slightly shorter than the iPod mini and a tad bit thicker, but both are lightweight. The Philips only comes in one color (white with silver trim), but they offer red, black, and blue stickers to change up the trim. Obviously, the iPod comes in multiple colors.The Philips has buttons that are user friendly, just push them. There's a volume button, a hold button, on/off button, all of that. The iPod mini has a few main buttons, not including a volume button. To turn the volume up or down or to scroll through a menu on the iPod mini, the user must move their finger around the button area (like a laptop mouse). This is really annoying because every time you go to touch a button, you may accidently change the volume!The Philips has an FM tuner. The iPod...none.The Philips has 2 GB of space and can hold about 1,000 songs and it also supports compressed files. The iPod minis come in 4 GB (1,000 songs) and 6 GB (price increase!).Philips comes with a charger that plugs into the wall(17 hours of play, 4 hours to charge). iPod mini charges through the usb cable.Philips came with a case that has a belt clip and a neck strap. iPod mini came with a belt clip.Now, let's get to what counts most.....Philips uses Musicmatch software to transfer files. This software is easy to use and I didn't even have to read a guide to figure out how to get music on to my player. The iPod uses iTunes software, which was supposed to be easy to use, but I had trouble figuring out how to get music onto the player and I still don't know how to delete music(I'll have to find the instructions for that one). I think that the software should be easy enough to use so that the user doesn't have to read instructions for simple things like transferring files.The sound quality of the Philips is great! It has a fewer equalizer settings than the iPod. The iPod also has great sound.Both have a backlight.Overall, I think the Philips is a better choice than the iPod mini because it costs less and it offers more(like radio tuning!).I only have two concerns about the Philips and they are minor. The earbuds are designed funny. The left wire is about 3 times shorter than the right wire and they are not adjustable. I called to ask about this and it's not a defect. The right earbud is supposed to go around your neck and then into your ear. But you can buy your own earbuds. My other concern is the case with belt clip. I think it could have been designed so that the user use the controls on the player, but the case covers up everything but the charger port, usb port, and earphone port.So at least give this one a try before you blow $200 on an iPod! You might like it. This one is a keeper for me!
LOVE this little baby, if you're looking for a docking station with remote to pipe your music through your home stereo system get this. If you want it to work with your receiver remote (Onkyo specific) get this ...its a winner. The remote controls just about all ipod functions. I dont use the TV interface, so I cant comment on that aspect of it. Ipod sounds great when hooked up through the a2x ... and it stays charged too
Since I have had this unit it works only when it wants to. I have had it into several CB shops and they all say the same thing. It Sucks. STAY AWAY from this unit.
Thought we'd by these print servers and save some money over HP's JetDirect adapters. Spent 3 hours on the phone with 3 different people for Technical Support trying to get setup. Have been unable to print throught the print server, but I can print fine by plugging the printer directly into my laptop. Printer is an HP Color Laserjet 3500. The time I have wasted I could have spent on the Network version of the printer. Do not buy, terrible products. Linksys does not even publish a compatibility chart nor do they have any information in their knowledgebase for this device.
Updated November 7, 2012In the past, Amazon classified this product as Hazardous Waste, which prevented me from returning it because I was not happy with the mid-range quality of this speaker system.I really did want to like this product... So many 5 star reviews, TXH certified... Who could resist! Unfortunately, the speakers have ALMOST NO MID-RANGE. This system was very Tinny with a great sub-woofer, but hey, what about the Mid-Range!!! Maybe this is good for the gamer crowd, but for home theatre, honestly, wow, it is quite bad.Good to know that Amazon had my back on this one... At least they changed their ways for future buyers.
When we bought our new camera, one thing we really wanted was the ability to shoot faster. With our first digital camera we could never capture the image we wanted (unless it was posed). So I was willing to pay a little more to get a card that was faster than the basic SD cards. I was surprised to find a 150x card at such a reasonable price. I didn't know anything about the Transcend brand, but the reviews seemed very positive, so I ordered it. It has performed flawlessly in our Canon PowerShot SD800. I could not be happier with the speed. I also wanted to make sure I had plenty of space, since I knew the files would be much larger than what our old camera produced, so I got the 2GB. From my experience so far, I don't think I will ever come anywhere close to filling up this card. If you want a fast card, this is a great choice.
I purchased this case for my Lacie Rugged Hard DriveLaCie 500 GB 7200 rpm Rugged All-Terrain FireWire 800/ FireWire 400/USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive 301900and it's great! It fits the drive perfectly and protects it well. I shoot video and often edit on location, so I end up dragging my drive through the worst of conditions, but it's survived like a champ and this case has definitely helped.PS - It always makes my day to know that people find these reviews helpful. So, please vote (the "Was this review helpful to you: Yes or No" buttons) and leave a comment if you'd like, even if it's just to say, "Hi!" I respond to all comments so feel free to ask a question about the product. Also, when you leave a comment, I will go to your reviews and pay you the same courtesy.
I bought this item for my wife when I got her an Ipod. It fits perfectly, allows access to both the ear-bud port as well as the UBS port. By the time I got my own Ipod, this item was no longer available. The case I have does not allow for easy access to the ear-bud port and the Ipod has to be removed to access the UBS port. Clumsy as I am this defeats the purpose. If you find this model. Buy it.
It is a little strange that you have to switch the battery covers to use the bike mount, but that's the only negative and one not worth anything other then mentioning (I hate extra parts to keep track of). The mount comes with a couple different size shims for different size handlebars, and works great on my mountain bike rides.
I actually purchased this product for my iphone (the iphone version) I felt compelled to leave my 2 cents on this product. I installed the invisible sheild, and i think it looks and works great! it feels awesome knowing that if something touches your iphone, it wont get scratched. The sheild is barley noticable, especially compared to some others i have seen. it has a kinda tacky feel to it as well, which helps me grip the iphone better. I have destroyed other electronic devices and looking back i wish i had this. I am glad i read some of the negative reviews about care in applying the sheild, because i took all the suggestions above, and it is true, anything will stick to the sheild if it is not a very clean environment. I was determined to get it right the first time. I was glad i took the time to buy this to protect my investment, and i was glad to read some of the reviews above about care in installing it. I give this an A+++. If you dont have this on your device, you will regret it-period.
I have to say these are very decent computer speakers, but I wouldn't use them for anything else. First, the good things. The system gets 5 stars for it's futuristic look. The flat panel speakers could almost be hung on the wall. When positioned correctly (the speakers at 45 degree angles and a few feet away) the 3D sound effects are quite impressive. Even when outside of the &quot;sweet spot&quot; the speakers peform very well and sound very clear. The not so good... The system is slightly underpowered, putting out a total of around 45W (but I suppose this does satisfy almost all computer needs). One other slightly annoying thing is that the volume control for the speakers is attached to the wires connecting the speakers and subwoofer. This gets annoying when I put my wires behind my desk and I can't reach the control. Overall I'd give it 4 and a half stars, but that mark isn't allowed.
One modification/improvement, that can be made for KOSS Porta Pro and address the issue with leaking sound to surroundings. Is to replace the foam ear cushion with a sealed ear cushion.Other reported benefits are enhanced Sound performance! The Sennheiser PX200 leatherette closed ear cushions/ear pads have the right size 2" (50mm) and fits perfectly on KOSS Porta Pro.The benefit in sound performance is reported to be: A tighter bass with some overall improvements and better details, together with increased sensitivity (can play louder). The sealed ear cushion will make Porta Pro, maybe not a fully closed headphone but more a "semi-closed" headphone (still the backside of elements/drivers have openings), but the sealed ear cushions will reduce the leaking sound to the surroundings (maybe appreciated for other people during example a bus ride). The ear cushions for Sennheiser PX200 can be purchased on ebay.
I bought two cameras for my 8 & 6 Y.O. for Christmas and purchased this for them to be able to download their own photos to the computer. It works great and is no problem for them to understand.
After searching around on the internet I came across this item. I was a little skeptical about it working to send a signal from an upstairs cable box to a TV that I wanted to mount one floor below it in a garage. After hooking it up and roughly pointing the antennas towards each other I must admit the picture is perfect. I can now watch and control the extra TV just as well as if I ran coax cable right to it. So far I have been really happy with the product. It looks and feels rather cheaply made so I will keep my fingers crossed as to the durability of the units. Well worth the money.
As I see, Amazon is offering a different product from the picture. This is TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX not TWIN2X2048-6400C4D (Dominator) as appear in the description. So be careful what you buy.
This is the coolest little thing!its worth the money my dad paid for it. i admit it im not very fond of the color pink but i got used to it when my dad bought it everyone who lives at my house has one except for my mom. not i jus gotta get a iPod Shuffle!
it order to save me some time ..since i should be working this is the review i will give just to those products that are actually worth it and this is one of them
I've had one of these Sony AM-FM radios for years. It accompanies me on walks, gardening, doing housework, etc. I've dropped it and gotten it wet so many times that I ordered a spare, just in case they stop making them! It runs forever on one AA battery.
As always, the Canon ink cartridges do the job. Packaging is solid, and they fit the printer just as expected.
Exactly what I ordered. It came rather quickly and safely. No complaints. It works like a charm for everything I'm needing it for. It's really cheap so there's no excuse to hold off on getting it. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
I had the camera for about 2 years before I got the dreaded 'C32 errors' Sometimes the cassette door won't open, sometimes it won't close. If I get it to close, I get the message "reinsert tape" message. Googling the error comes up with a couple of fixes 1) slam it down on the table a couple of times (this works for awhile) or 2) send it back to Sony where they will charge you the original purchase price - 9$ to fix it. or 3) There are Youtube videos showing you how to dis-assemble your camera completely to replace the 'mode gear', but thats too close to micro-surgery for me and if thats a Sony part, what's to keep that one from failing as quickly as the original. I have had 'bad luck' with Sony electronics recently; I think I will strike them off my list in the future when looking for electronic gear. Its too bad, because when the camera didn't suck it worked pretty good.
When you take a long exposure photo whith a motorized camera the batteries drain whith the first picture (four hours exposure aprox.), and you wasted 8$ or more, whith this baby you take four cheap AA batts and take the same photo for less $, the recargeable NiMh batteries are the best choice, i take a three hours and a half exposure whith this ones. For last, Adorama ship is fast and very good package!
I bought a palm M125 last year and have enjoyed using it till two weeks ago, when all of a sudden the touchscreen seems to have gone wild. I touch it and it would not do the things I touch on like 'done' it delets a note.Moreover, when I switch it on, it shows the calendar, but when I touch the 'house symbol' in the left corner, I don't get redirected to the main menu. After a reset the touching on the symbols has the expected effect, but after I syncronized the palm the above desribed problem is back again!Who has experienced this, too? How did you solve the problem?Would be grateful to get advice.Norbert
These are some really good headphones, and the bass is amazing. The only thing i would change would to give it a longer cord. Other than that, these are really worth the money.
got this as a present for my dad and he taught himself how to use, how to rip CD's into mp3 format, and how to look cool with it in the gym...
The 50mm f/1.4 is the lowest priced and fastest AF lens in the Nikon arsenal. It cost 3 times more than the 50mm f/1.8, giving 2/3 more stops of light. What I like about the lens is that it is fast, however, it is a little soft wide open, but is sharp at f/2.8 and above. This lens is sharper than the 50mm f/1.8 all round (I used to own the f/1.8 but upgraded to this lens). This lens has a 7 blade aperture, and the bokeh is not as nice as the 85mm f/1.8 lens. On a 1.5x crop factor camera, it is 75mm (which is almost like using a 85mm f/1.4 on 35mm film format camera).
It's great to be listening to my old vinyl after 20 years. One channel of the preamp quit working once but I unplugged the power for a couple of days and it worked again.
Hair dryer does what is intended to do. Dry,quiet'compact light, cord convenient. Nice green night light also. Comes in white and black.
I order this product a couple weeks ago and it work wonderful. I used it indoor for my daughter first birthday and the picture turn out awesome. It capture the subject wonderfully without having too much of that regular flash exposure. I would guarantee this product to anyone who's looking for a flash to capture subject in the dark.
This product has absolutely wowed me. Two minutes after taking it out of the box, I had shot a test video and emailed it to someone. There is essentially no instruction manual, but that's because a 5-year-old could figure out how to use this camera.What would you expect from a video camera that costs $120? I guarantee that you will receive more than what you'd expect with your Flip!I use my Flip to upload video blogs to YouTube to draw people to my Web site. It's absolutely perfect for that, or for recording basic videos less than an hour in length.Highly recommended, especially if you have a laptop (it plugs directly into your USB port - no cord needed).
If you have that old favorite parallel printer setting in the closet, This will bring new life to it. Highly Recommend.
As others have commented, this device feels solid and does the job. I appreciate having one AC outlet and a USB charger port, allowing you to charge 2 devices at once. It does get hot, but it doesn't seem unsafe at all. I use it on airplanes, especially long international trips.Update 11/2009 - this product finally died on me. Something came loose internally (a fuse?) and was rattling around, so I quit using it.
I love it a lot, it is really good.Hopefully i will edit a more detail review sometimes later.
The Nature's Head (toilet) is installed in our boat. Ours was an early issue and came with sleeved 40X10mm fan which became noisy after a short time. The SilenX Ixtrema Pro 40mm x 10mm 14dBA 5 cfm Fan was chosen to be the replacement. It runs 24X7. I think there is about a year on it now and it's beginning to be louder. In our installation I'm concerned about longevity and quiet. So I'll be trying out other 40X10 fans.We also use the 40X10 fan in our boat's 12v fridge. Hooked up to the compressor run terminals to help even the cooling inside the box.
it was not able to reset and i was unable to get the internet hooked up to it. wasted valuable time trying to figure it out
Thank you so much, I ordered late, needing the cables quickly and you still beat the Television to my door... amazing cables too, gold connections and flawless transmission.
Ridiculously overpriced, style over substance. Amps half its price will do a better job.About $5 worth of electronics in a fancy $300 wooden box.
I've owned a lot of headphones from expensive Sennheiser to real cheapos. These seem pretty well constructed and are comfortable. This is also my first Noise cancelling set.I was expecting the noise cancelling feature to produce a lot of hiss from what I had read, especially at this price point. There wasn't any noticable hiss and the sound was pretty impressive when I put on the NC circuit. Actually, I did notice some hiss upon another listening, but not enough to be annoying, or even that noticable.The product description doesn't tell you what accessories this comes with, but it has two adaptors, a stereo plug (maxi) adaptor and an "airline" adaptor. The plug on the phones is a micro plug (3.5 mm). The NC circuit is on the cord and is where you insert the battery.The specs from Tech B are:Frequency response : 20Hz - 2,000HzResonance frequency: (FO): 120 Hz ?20%Active noise reduction from 15dB ?3dB using 2 AA batteries (included)36mm DriverMoving coil transducer.The cord length isn't very long. Long enough to reach your personal audio player, but that's good as I tripped on the cord for a pair Koss headphones when I used it on an airplane. Also, there is an additional length of cord which attaches the NC unit to your audio device.So far, this appears to meet the needs I have, which is to use a personal audio player (Creative Zen) on an airplane. Regular headphones don't really work as they need to be cranked up to compete with the noise of the airplane. I was sitting next to someone with the Bose headphones who seemed quite happy.The thing is that I don't fly that much to make buying a pair of Bose headphones at $300 worth it, but I don't really want to end up with crappy headphones.So far, these seem to fit the bill, but the real test will be when I fly to St. Vincent in the Grenadines for my honeymoon next May, which will be an eight hour trip. I will update this review then in regard to comfort.The Tech-B headphones have an ear cup. That means the headphones fit around your ears. I noticed a build up of pressure when the NC circuit was engaged. This experience was not painful. Other reviewers have said that headphones with ear cups can be uncomfortable when worn over a long period. At this point, I have not worn the Tech-B's for a long period and can't really comment, but they do seem very comfortable at this point.Comparing these to the Sony MDR-NC6, The Sony's lie flat against the ear and don't have the Tech-B's padding. TheTech-Bs surround the ear with a cup and the Sonys lie flat on the ear.. Fortunately the Sonys are light which makes them wearable. My opinion is that the Tech-B's are more comfortable than the Sonys.As far as hiss, the NC on the Sonys is more noticable than the Tech-B's, but there is the pressure increase. Actually, both units seem to increase the pressure, but you feel the pressure more because the Tech-Bs surround the ear.Somehow, I think the Tech-B's may end up pushing the envelope on the low cost NC headphones and may even give Bose a run for their money. Some Bose owners have complained that the Bose units are not well built. the Tech-B's certainly appear robust enough.Of course, Bose offers something which Tech-B doesn't: a carrying case. The Tech-B website says the headphones do come with a case. Maybe, they will send me a case if they read this reviewas mine didn't come with a case!Otherwise, these look a heck of a lot like the Bose. Whether they give as good performance in the long run is yet to be seen.Stay tuned!
Purchased this to replace the older Belkin unit used to protect the PCs and monitors in my home office. The old one performed admirably through a unstable grid situation, so I was pretty comfortable purchasing a new one. The cable management is a nice addition, as is the angled plug that allows you to keep the cable close to the wall. It helps keep things a bit more tidy.Surge supressors don't generally last forever. They need to be replaced from time to time - how long between replacements depends entirely on your power situation. My neighborhood grid has been problematic since we built the house nearly four years ago, so I just recently replaced all surge protectors in my house (most didn't have indicator lights, so it was a case of "better safe than sorry").
After searching the internet, telephoning camera stores, and shopping at discount stores, I was very happy to receive an email that Amazon had a camera department. In just five minutes I had found the perfect camera backpack that I needed for a Christmas gift and in the price range I hoped to pay. Now I have decided that I am keeping the backpack because it is &quot;just perfect&quot; for my camera and equipment. It is exactly as described with room for everything. It is perfect for the amateur or professional when you need compartments for camera equipment and personal items. The same backpack is in catalogs and camera stores at a much higher cost. No one would be disappointed with this Tamrac backpack camera bag.
The only thing to watch out for is if your device doesn't support the SDHC format the card doesn't even appear to the device. I have the Palm T/X and the Asus Eee PC. The Eee recognizes the SDHC the palm doesn't, so I do have to be aware of which card I try to use with the Palm device.The card is as advertised and does have 8 gb of memory.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only because of the flimsy plastic end piece that you're suppose to clip on to keychain or something. If you did this it would break. I removed the wrist hanger from my old film camera and attached it my Kingston so I would be able to find it easily on my desk or purse. Works great, great value! This is my 2nd Kingston, my other one is a 2 GB and I've had it for 2 years and it still works like a champ.
Purchase this product and it only worked for 2 months. Called about a warranty replacement and they said NO replacement... It have to be within 30 days. Going somewhere else to get a new adapter that will be worth the money. I would rather pay 60 to 100 bucks than be without a charger in several weeks.
I consider myself something of a video snob. I've got a $4500 tv for goodness sakes. I've got to say that I love this CD/DVD changer, primarily because the image / progressive scanning quality is excellent. I previously had a $400 Denon DVD changer with the Farjouda processor, which is what the high end DVD players use. The image was great, but the changer kept not loading DVDs correctly. I even sent it back in to the factory, etc ... they never could remedy the problem. But this isn't a Denon review ... I'm just trying to establish that I AM picky, and for me to give the Sony 5 stars is a big deal. I tested a number of scenes on the Sony and it looks beautiful. Sharp image, lots of adjustability (including black level adjustment which really helps if you have an LCD / DLP television) ... Sony has created a nice product.I also love the feature where the player remembers where you stop a disc, even if you completely remove it from the player and stick it back in later! Great feature for DVD watching.In summary, if you are looking for a good DVD / CD changer that will look awesome on your high-def tv (and at a great price point), look no further!
I bought it together with two optic cables. When I connected it between my i-tv and my receiver, it did NOT work. If I use the optic cable connect My I-tv to my receiver directly, it works. It means that the splitter does not work. Do Not buy it, it is a waste of money.
I was amazed at the sound this thing makes! As soon as I got it, I played a rock radio station - amazing reception and sound! I tried many stereo systems at different stores, and most of them couldn't pick up any radio stations within the building, but this one could.I listen to a variety of music - everything from Christian rock to Enya to opera. It all sounds good on this thing. I especially recommend this system for those who like a strong bass. I am very impressed!
I don't have very much experience with projection screens, as this is the first one I've ever owned. But as far as I can tell, it's a great screen. The resistance when extending it is pretty good, I guess, since I can get it to stop just about anywhere. Video and photos look fantastic, but again I don't have much to compare it to.Installation was very easy. Two screws in the wall, hopefully level and lined up well. I climbed on a stool with a pencil and a screwdriver (drink) and a screwdriver (tool) and was able to get the damn thing hung all on my own. I only spilled a little bit, and even that was just on my sleeve so I was still able to drink it. Not too shabby.Go ahead and get yourself one. It's a well-built screen (I think) and the price is great. So why not, right?
The peakers work perfect for just listening around the house or just working out. The easy compact device was easy to travel and store. The battery life is not great however.
No problems whatsoever installing this product. Works great with Vista. Perfect for PCs that require a low profile card.
I always had Sony Digital Camaras, I was a little concern about how this Nikon was going to work. I end up loving it. The pictures comes pretty good and I love the diferent Scene options that has.
I would like to comment on some items in the other reviewer's review:&quot;o no warranty; no address or telephone number in packing materials. Try 800/726-3801.&quot;Mine shipped with a warranty card and contact information.&quot;o works only with remote control supplied; no universal remote code so now I have one more clicker to kepp track of&quot;That depends on the type of universal remote you have. You are correct though, most universal remotes do not have a code for Koss.&quot;o tiny speakers supplied with unit have a tinny sound; &quot;I think the sound on the unit is terrific. I certainly have no complaints.&quot;o If you switch from DVD to TV, DVD reverts back to start of disk. A major pain as now you have to sit through a minute plus of start-up material.&quot;I agree, this is a major PITA. And the reason I gave it four, instead of 5 stars.&quot;o lacks a mute button. Oh thos enoisy commercials&quot;My remote has a mute button, and it works. I think you should read the manual or look for the speaker with a line through it on the remote. :-)Overall I think this is a wonderful unit for the price. It is only slightly more than a standard DVD player. The unit also plays MP3s, and has AM and FM tuners as well. What a happy surprise that was!
If you do not value your data - buy this drive. My drive made this odd sound like a pinging car.... and then it started to make this scrathing sound like it was playing an LP. I finally took it back and got my money back & bought a Seagate Barracuda IV! IBM should NOT be making hard drives!
It's working pretty well, but not as well as another model of the iTrip that I have (unfortunately I have no idea which model that is). Seems like it turns itself off randomly, and the signal it gives off isn't very strong. Also, it has a more limited range of frequencies compared to the other one.
The screen itself is OK for viewing projected images if you just pull it down, but not too far, and leave it down forever. Just forget about retracting it, as the mechanism is so frail that it only retracted 6 times, then would no longer go up, and fell out of the case after hanging down a few hours. It is held onto the roller by sticky tape only. Elite said they'd replace it, but want me to pay for shipping and the charge would be more than I paid for the product! Since it came out of the case, I just hung it on the wall until I get one that works.
even after all these years, these are still the best speakers for the price. THX certified, deep bass, and rich highs. what more could you want?
Hands down amazing. Really! Night & day being able to capture real greens, true blues, and those irascible reds. Purples are near close as well. I suddenly love taking photos with my new Canon SLR (EOS 450D). Amazing!!!
Works well. Lots of features. Don't use DD-WRT on it (v23 I think). That caused me a lot of voip quality and instability issues. Reverted back to the Linksys code and have had no further problems.
This ram works on my toshiba U305 very well.Only 30 bucks you can speed your vista up.
This is a very excellent keyboard. I was ready to be disappointed because of the various reviews that I read, but I have to say that I don't agree with any of them, at least no 100%.I've heard rumors of the keys being hard to press, which is all together untrue. I have had no issues pressing the keys whatsoever, and I've found them enjoyable. They aren't rough on my hands at all and I really don't see how they could be hard to press. The spacebar, however, does take some time to become accustomed to. Because of the curve of the keyboard it makes the spacebar hard to press because you're not really hitting it in the center and it's not balanced very well. I think this could have been solved with two separate keys for it. Although it is annoying, it is nothing that can't be over seen for the overall superb quality of the product.I did find the installation of the software annoying. Like anyone else would do, I plugged in the keyboard and booted. Within moments I found that I couldn't type anything, but I had a log in password to type... I had to grab another keyboard and restart. This is really more of my fault, but I think it should have more plug-n-play capabilities. Still, I don't think that's really enough to hate the keyboard.
I had been a Magnavox fan (3 tv's; 2 vcr's; 2 cd players) BUT I received a Magnavox Combo Unit MDV530VR for Christmas (2003). The DVD worked OK but the VCR never performed very well. It never recorded a tape that could be viewed nor would it play a recording from another VCR even though my other 3 VCRs (2 Magnavox) produced recordings that were completely interchangable. It sometimes would not even play video tape movies I purchased. I finally got fed up and got the receipt from the person who bought the gift (since Magnavox requires proof of purchase) and contacted Magnavox (whose customer service has moved to India along with everybody else's).I found that Magnavox's warranty is to allow you to purchase a new unit - some deal. They were quite willing to replace my defective unit which they manufactured in the first place if I was willing to send the old unit to them (at my own expense) plus a check for $99 plus tax. What a business plan. How can Magnavox lose!This brings the cost of the replacement to approximately the cost of the defective unit I already have. This about what it would cost if I just threw my defective unit away and bought a new one through Amazon. I am sure Magnavox will take the unit I return , &quot;refurbish it&quot; (after all I gave them $99 to do it), and send it to the next idiot that returns one. Who knows, I might even get someone else's &quot;refurbished&quot; unit. On the bright side they are not making me pay shipping on the replacement they send me (NOT).Keep as far away from this company as possible. Anyone who would offer a warranty like this does not deserve to get a dollar from any of us. Our recourse is to show the same apathy toward their products as they show toward us as customers.
I bought mine about three and a half months ago. Even my fiance, who groaned when I brought it home and told me she wanted no part of having more technology in the house, uses it regularly to record her favorite shows like Ally McBeal and ER. The following is my own Top 10 (in no particular order) favorite features:1. Pause Live TV: That's it. Just push pause and it'll pause up to a half-hour's worth of live TV. Great for answering the phone! And when you take it off pause, you can fast forward through the commercials until you catch up to the live broadcast!2. Point and Click Recording: See a show you want to record? Just click on it and tell TiVo to record it once or every time it comes on. If the time it's supposed to come on changes, TiVo will automatically correct for it and record it at the new time!3. Live Rewind and Instant Replay: Miss something? Just hit instant replay for a quick jump back 8 seconds or hit rewind and go back up to a half-hour!4. the &quot;Live TV Guide&quot;: a transparent screen that you can bring up while your watching TV to see what else is on the channels you receive for up to two weeks from then. Get names of the shows and descriptions of the episodes!5. TiVo's Suggestions: Give shows up to three &quot;Thumbs Up&quot; or &quot;Thumbs Down&quot; to tell it how much you like or don't like it. TiVo will record shows that it thinks you might like when it doesn't have anything else to do. (you can turn this feature on or off as you prefer!)6. Software Updates: During the time I've owned it, TiVo has updated the software during one of the nightly calls to add a bunch of new features and plans to continue to provide this service so that your TiVo never becomes obsolete.7. Price: The cost for the service is about $10 a month, $100 a year and $199 for a lifetime subscription. The price of TiVo with lifetime subscription comes out to the same $699 that ReplayTV is asking for their box and it's &quot;Free&quot; service.8. TiVolution Magazine: There's even an area in the menu where they put together different themes of shows coming up so you can see things you might not have known where going to be broadcast. Some recent themes included &quot;Spotlight on Michael J. Fox&quot; and &quot;Just for Kids!&quot;9. Different Recording Levels: you have four recording levels to choose from (I think ReplayTV has three). Basic gives you 14 or so hours of recording and Best gives you a couple hours of recording. Medium (just above basic) is great for most everything and will give you about 9 hours of recording time. You might want to use the next one up (about 6 hrs. recording time) for action shows like sporting events.10. Great Customer Service: The staff at Tivo has always been extremely pleasant and helpful with any questions I had. I've talked to them by phone (they have an 800 number) and by e-mail. They also encourage customers to send them suggestions for future software updates! What features would you like to see added? Send them an e-mail and let them know! Isn't that nice?Anyhow - I'm not saying that ReplayTV is bad. I haven't even tried one personally, although I've read a number of reviews from people who said the TV listings weren't always up to date or that the remote was a little hard to use (TiVo's remote is great!). My experience with TiVo has been top notch - I strongly recommend this as a purchase to anyone who is interested. Be warned: Now that I know TiVo will have things I want to watch ready for me when I want to watch them, I do find myself watching more TV! But at least I don't have to set up my schedule around my favorite programs - they'll be there when I can fit some TV time into my schedule!
Fantastic device. I think that it may be the last generation, because it doesn't look exactly like the in the newest ads, but VERY similar- and just like the picture on Amazon. It Holds my entire CD collection, a bunch of photos, videos (I take courses, so I load them right on there and take them with me in the car and to work, etc...). It holds up fine to jogging and an occasional drop on the floor. It is wireless. It has a tuner. The headphones have nice sound. The picture is crisp and colorful and the screen is huge. I really enjoy it. Brookstone delivered it within a few days. And the price was excellent!
Finally, prices have come low enough for common people to have an awesome TV. Unfortunately, the "White Glove" delivery by Eagle USA was anything but top notch - they failed to show on the first scheduled date, claiming that I had said that I would pick the TV up myself (why would I ever say that, Dexter?). Then on the rescheduled delivery, the guy had no idea what an HDMI cable even was, and I had to set up the connections myself.Other than this, the device itself is great. It required almost no picture adjustment, and even in my fairly bright living room, the brightness setting is just fine at barely above half way. I don't see any of the reflection issus on the flat screen, as long as I use basic common sense on where to sit. I am perfectly happy with this "87" model versus the "89" that costs hundreds more - my satelite receiver provides the picture-in-picture anyway.I chose not to buy the stand as offered on Amazon, but rather got one on sale at Best Buy for $150. It is only as wide as the TV base, but plenty deep to hold my big Denon receiver and other components. And the narrow size helps in backing the TV tightly into the corner where it takes up minimal space (for a 61" screen, that is).Hopefully the LED light engine will be as long-lasting as advertised, and we will have great viewing for years to come. I say, get one!
It was a good one. No problem at all. I previously purchased the same component from EBay vendors. It did not work.Thanks.
Very well made unit. It has full controls for all camera functions. Double O ring seals. It seems that Fuji thought this one out well to protect their F30 and F31d cameras. It is slightly negative boyant with the camera enclosed. (It sinks) this is nice because you dont want to have to swim to the surface to retrieve it. Nothing I would change about it and I am picky about such things.
These do exactly what I expected them to do. I wanted small, light headphones that were comforable and allowed me to hear program from a source (I-Pod, computer, etc.) without sealing off the real world. These are great for commuters on a bus or train as well as use in the house when you want to hear your podcast or video game without disturbing anyone else AND being able to maintain awareness of your surroundings. The "flip out" feature is pretty nifty in that it does not seal off your ear at all and you can adjust the 'program/real world' blend with the volume control of your playback device.Be advised, these do not reproduce low frequency information very well- in other words, there is no thump. Then again, the little things that come with an I-Pod, that you cram into your ears, don't either. Despite the published specs on virtually every headphone in the world, there are very few headphones that can faithfully reproduce sound below about 70Hz, and that is true of these. But again, that's not what I was shopping for. The few headphones that do actually "bump," have very large diaphragm drivers and are advertised with tags like "Enhanced Bass."Furthermore, this is a poor choice of headphones for any live DJ for the reasons listed above, ie. no isolation and poor low frequency reproduction.
I have a few of these now and they are all fantastic! I have used them on both windows and mac OS (tiger,leopard,and snow leopard) for instrument control and they installed in a few minutes. I used python to write some control software and it easily connected to the provided drivers. The plastic case is a little cheap, but the hardware and software is of high quality.
The Creative Zen Vision:M is a great peice of hardware.After purchasing it and rushing to open the box (and oohing and aaahing for a while) I pluged it in to begin the initial charge. Then I turned it on... First thing you notice, the screen is beautiful. I can't reiterate that enough, it is unbelievable how clear and vibrant the screen is.I sync'ed a few CD's to it, and listened, the sound quality is superb. The headphones they give you are not-so-great, but thats become an unwelcome precedent in mp3 players.Next I tried to sync some TV shows to it... I had a little trouble with this. If you are expecting that this is gonna be a flawless video sync, think again. Your video may and probably will need a lengthy conversion process. However, once they are on there, they are incredible. You'd think watching shows on the 2 inch screen would be ridiculous, but the quality makes it a very enjoyable experience.The playforsure software is great too, just plug it into any computer with WMP10 and you can synce music/vidoes/pictures.If there is one thing Creative did right, it was custimization. My background is currently an ominous picture of Emperor Palpatine. Different colors (both the external and the display) and many other things.All in all, it is worth my money. It wasnt painless, but nothing is. If you don't like Ipods, get this.
I bought this player because it will play DivX off of flash drives and I wanted to watch PAL DVD's.I was leary about Philips players but once I hooked it up I was surprised the picture quality is good,the picture controls are a nice feature also.The chassis is 17" wide x 8" deep x 1.5" high.The player fits nicely in my entertainment rack and it matches my other components.Pros:PicturePricePicture controlsPlays DivXStylePlays MP3 and WMA.Region freeDVD resumePlays NTSC/PALCons:RemoteDisplay doesn't dimFlimsy trayNo S-Video or optical portHow to make region free:Press Setupselect the Preference tabPress 1,3,8,9,3,1Press up/down key to select "0"and hit menu to exit.
I ALWAYS PURCHASED KINGSTON MEMORY FOR MY COMPUTERS,THIS TIME I PURCHASED A NEW MACBOOK AND NOW IS SUPER FAST I RUN WINDOWS,WITH NO PROBLEMS,IF U ARE WAITING TO BUY MORE RAM THIS IS THE ONE
I highly recommend this antenna to increase your use of Sirius in the house. I installed it myself right on the support mast of my DirecTV dish. I coupled this antenna with the Echo Home Wireless system. The Echo wireless system is available at Sirius.com for $129 but lots of other places for $99.I routed the outside antenna cable to my basement (needed to drill one hole in my house to route the cable so you might need help if that worries you) No big deal really....just make sure you don''t drill through any other wires and make sure you seal the opening with silicone caulk when you're done.I routed the antenna cable to the Echo transmitter in my basement and I get a great signal everywhere in my house.I have the Sirius boom box so I mounted the echo antenna with some velcro to the top of the boom box so I can listen wherever I take my boom box. Even the driveway while washing the car or the back deck. Sweet reception.This would also work great with the Sirius home dock but I don't have that.This definitely enhances the value I get from my Sirius subscription. I recommend it highly.
I have gone through a few USB 2.0 hubs and was really bitten by a Belkin model. I finally ran across this one and have stopped my search. This is a truly a wonderful device. I like the layout, making it very easy to plug in devices. I simultaneously plug in to it an illuminated keyboard, a wireless mouse, a microphone, a web camera and a Pocket PC cradle and I still have a couple of ports open to plug in my memory drive when needed. Everything has always worked as expected. And it even looks nice. I am back here buying another one.
I had been looking for a GPS for quite some time and after talking to friends they said that Garmin is the best brand. I was looking for something easy to use and at a great price, which is why I decided on the nuvi 270.I'm not going to be travelling overseas so all I needed it for was to be able to travel interstate without using mapquest. The instructions were good but really the nuvi is so easy to use that instrutions really aren't need. I love the touch screen and the size and I would definately recommend this GPS to anyone who just needs something easy to use to get them from A to B.
The product is ok but is a little large for my ears and slightly uncomfortable. the covers come off to easily. This is a mediocre product. good sound quality though.
The cons first - because if you understand them and your setup will work within the limitations, this has been a fantastic pool so far after one month. Will update if things change.Big Limitation:Yes the ground must be level. My installation is on a patio that slopes toward the yard for drainage, with a difference in height of about 2 inches from one side to the other. It still works for me, with the water level being slightly up on the inflatable ring on the low side, and at the bottom of the ring on the high side.Maintenance:Unless you want to regularly refill the 1,500 gallons in this pool (which takes about 3 hours with a garden hose at reasonable pressure) you will need chemicals. I have never dealt with treating a pool before, but so far it has been easy. If you take a sample to your local pool store within an hour after collecting it, they can analyze and tell you what you need. Two things they may recommend that you don't necessarily need: water hardener (why is soft water bad? open to comments...) and cyanuric acid (slows down the loss of chlorine due to UV/sun, if you cover your pool this loss is already greatly minimized). The only two chemical items I have found that are needed are chlorine and PH adjusters.Some have recommended salt water kits to get away from the chemical cost and maintenance burden. I believe the salt water kits can be purchased on Amazon for about $150, so you can weigh if this is a suitable option for you.The filter in the filter pump does get dirty and probably should be changed every couple of weeks. The filter can be taken out and rinsed to prolong life. The instructions state to remove the circulation inlet and outlet housings inside the pool and replace with the included rubber plugs, although this is a pain due to tight fits. It is not ideal, but if you work quickly you can remove the filter top, pull the filter and replace the top without losing too much water. It is a bit tricky to get the o-ring seal back in place but it can be done. The Type A filters that my included model 603 pump uses vary widely in price online, but I found a 12-pack on Amazon for $36 ($3/filter). Most in-store sales seem to be about twice that. Some folks comment online that they "rotate" their filters, reusing them after they have been cleaned and then dried while using another filter in the mean time.Possible concern:Some others have mentioned that the pump is undersized/fails soon. So far this has not happened to me. My pump is rated for 503 gph, so in theory it could filter the entire pool in 3 hours.Installation Tips:Initially do not blow up the inflatable ring all the way. This allows more flexibility in repositioning the ring as the pool is filling. You MUST keep the ring inside of the base while filling. It may not be required but I monitored and adjusted during the entire filling process. I did not do this the first time and had to abort after an hour of filling.Use the blue checkered grid on the inside pool bottom. This is a great visual aid to check alignment. As the instructions state, fill about an inch in the bottom of the pool and then use this weight for stability as you move around the perimeter pulling the bottom outwards and tight. It takes time but you can virtually eliminate all wrinkles.If you install on top of stamped concrete, you will probably want a tarp underneath. Otherwise the stamp ridges will definitely be felt as you walk in the pool, and at the worst if they have sharp edges might damage the pool floor.If you do only have a couple of inches change in elevation across the pool, it should still work fine. You will however notice once filled that the pool still "leans" downhill. This has not been a problem for us.Highly recommended:A cover. This keeps out debris and lengthens the life of your chlorine. Despite negative reviews, the Intex cover made for this size pool (12' x 30") worked great for me. Just realize that in actual application, it will not look like any of the product pictures. They show the cover taut across the top, while it actually will be concave and touching the water surface. It has holes to keep rain water from pooling. Here is Texas, it acts as quite a heater too so remove it and allow the pool to cool prior to getting in.Bottom line:The above tips may sound like a lot, but in reality they all make much more sense when you are installing and using the pool and will save a lot of time rather than adding.We love it! No leaks. The water height is above 25" and is perfect for our young ones. These pool kits can typically be found at local Academy stores for the same price as online. We just purchased in July 2012 for approximately $85 and feel it is well worth the money. It does seem like a pain that the product must be returned to the manufacturer and not the point of sale if problems are experienced.
I bought this to use with a power supply that only had one 6 pin PCI-E connector. It turns out that Sapphire included two 1x Molex to 1x PCI-E adapters in the box. However I was still determined to use this one since it pulls power from two molex separate connectors. The PCI-E connector was really tight and refused to go more than halfway in on the HD4870. I did not want to force it in so I decided to simply use the one of those Sapphire included which slipped on without any resistance.These are supposed to be standard connectors. This situation should never have happened. Very disappointed.
Nothing but problems. No resolution by the manufacturer. Wasted several hours dealing with customer service script readers.
I was hoping for a thicker gauged cable but it does the job. Considering the length of 15 feet, it should be thicker.
The Garmin ETrex Vista/CX is a very nice handheld GPS unit. I like it a lot. However, it has battery problems. Within a month of getting the unit-- and not using it in any capacity other than simply turning it on and driving places in my car, it stopped being able to operate from batteries. I've tried many different types of batteries, all brand-new with no effect-- still doesn't work. I can plug it in via the USB port though and it works great. Kinda blows the original goal of using it for camping and geocaching though. When I looked it up on the web it turns out that apparently lots of people have similar issues and it is apparently a well-known issue. Even Garmin had some tips on the subject. I think it kind of sucks that a major mfgr like Garmin could make such a great unit and leave it saddled with battery problems-- I mean, this is a core, critical function for most people.Overall I would rate the unit a 5 but with the battery problems, I can only give it a 3 tops.
This is one of the worst pieces of equipment I have ever owned. I received one of these items as a gift. I was really excited until I tried to use it. There are absolutely no instructions - NONE. No operating instructions, no instructions for downloading music, for syncing, no instructions for changing the battery, which is required frequently, NOTHING!I went online to try to find some sort of instructional material and NO SUCH LUCK!This player is small, looks good and if you can figure out how to turn it on and use it the sound is decent but for the money I would purchase another product.By the way I use technology in my job so I am familiar with how various pieces of equipment function.
The product worked as it was supposed to. Cheaper in price then the ones at local stores and the quality seems just as good.
I chose this Canon backpack for an upcoming trip to Yellowstone and took it out in the field immediately to test it out. Biggest problem is that zippers slid open while I was walking with it on my back and my telephoto lens fell out on concrete and broke! I also agree that the compartments are not well designed. Not only did the velcro dividers come undone when packed (unable to hold weight of lenses) but small items such as polarizer lens cases and lenscaps slide freely underneath dividers so that you have to dig around constantly to find what you need. Also very difficult to strap tripod onto bag and when it's strapped on you have to take it completely off again in order to access anything else in bag.I am in process of trying to get a full refund on bag and trying to work out issue of damaged lens with cannon as well, and will be more careful in choosing a new bag that is better designed to replace this one.
I had a pair of this style headphone that came with my cassette-Walkman back in 1990. They lasted until a few years ago when the plastic that held them on to the [then] metal headband broke during a move. I had really enjoyed them and they were my only headphones for the 12 or so years.I held off replacing them since I was just getting married and my fiance had a ton of various headphones from Rio's and portable CD players and such, all of which (headphones) were more modern looking, around the ear, rather than over the head types. Well, after a few years I'm fed up with all those junk headphones. The Rio headphones are garbage, another pair of Jensens with the wrap-around ear style were equally crappy. A pair of Sony's that had a clip to attach around the ear sounded good, but they were the type that sat over top of the ear and they just sat there too loose and therefore lost any bass response unless I pushed them up against my ears with my hands. Then I got a set with a Creative Muvo most recently. They were the in-ear bud type. I've always hated these as they always slip out of my ear or cause discomfort after just a few minutes. They didn't really sound all that good anyway.The only pair I would use was a pair of Sony's that came with an MP3/CD player from a few years back. They sounded pretty good but they were for a private setting only because they looked stupid, like ear muffs. So I finally sprung for these.I am very satisfied as these sound great. There's not as much bass as you might get from bigger, over the ear types, like a pair of wireless headphones I have at work, but these sound great and look great. They fit better than the previous model from 1990 I spoke of too. I use these mainly for travel and exercising and I'm confident they'll meet my needs for years to come, and if they break by some carelessness on my part, they aren't expensive to replace.Update 12/14/06:Just got an ipod shuffle gen. 2. These headphones are still far better acoustically than the ones that came with the ipod. The downside is that they aren't nearly as compact, especially since the ipod itself it super-tiny. I don't know what kind of ears people need to have for those ear-bud type, but they just don't stay in.
It is exactly as it is described. No problems except I keep losing it in my backpack. It works great!
I have had no problems with this card reader using a 4GB Kingston SDHC Memory card (Kingston 4 GB SDHC Class 4 Flash Memory Card SD4/4GB), but I do find that it's a little bulky when used in either a 13" white or aluminum Macbook, as plugging it in to either of the USB ports blocks the use of the other one. Since I use an external mouse, this is quite frustrating, and I've taken to using a 4-port USB hub just for this product. Otherwise it's fine, though.
This is a must have when hooking up a aftermarket radio to your Kia. Made wiring the to together so much easier. This way I can put back in the orginal radio when I go to sell the car and don't have to fuss with rewiring it.
Man, I LOVE this thing! I've gone through three other bags/backpacks and I've always just plain outgrown them. I can fit my Canon 40D, 5 lenses, lens hoods, memory cards, filters, remote shutter release, 430EX Flash and flash accessories, etc. there's still room to spare. The exceptional quality in this product is immediately evident. I think they could easily increase the product price by 50% or more. By the way, I looked all over the place and Amazon actually did have the cheapest price. Significantly cheaper (no I don't work for Amazon). If you need a great backpack for your photo gear and want to remain mobile while keeping all your lenses with you, this backpack won't disappoint you.
We got the Ceiva for my girlfriend's 70 yr old mom and she loves it. We have the frame full of photos and a backstock of pictures in the album online. Her parents live in Massachusetts and we manage their frame account from our house in Maryland. They didn't have to do anything but plug it in. The other day I sent a bunch of photos of the spring flowers blooming here in Maryland. We've invited other family members to send photos- but they haven't been sending anything. That's a little disappointing since I imagined that other senders would relieve me of some of the pressure to constantly send new photos. Well- maybe they'll get around to it. My one complaint is that the monthly service fees are high. If they were lower- I might buy another for my own mother.
First and foremost, this will NOT fit the first generation Nano, despite the fact that its advertised as such. Secondly, the case itself was extremely poorly made (you could see where someone just "cut" a spot for the on/off switch, uneven lines and all). Not recommended, and beware if you're ordering this for your 1G Nano...
I have had my Archos 605WiFi for a few weeks now. I simply love it! It a first class personal media player. I would recommend it to anyone. I would also recommed buying it from Amazon.
Most monitor arms try to provide some sort of adjustment mechanism based on tension screws or balancing hydraulics. They never work -- they sag over time and aren't stable.This product uses a far less expensive solution: a simple locking joint. But the result is far superior! Although it takes a tiny bit more time to adjust the arm, you'll find that you very rarely do that. The reward is a more stable monitor position and greater strength.Oh, and by the way, you can install it upside-down which is a huge plus (that's the reason I bought it).
this chargers my ipod perfectly it looks and feels a little cheap but it was cheap i havent tries charging two things at once but dont know if i want to lol
Ok, When I saw the packaging I told me Self "wow, This looks better than I thought". I charged it and installed it. It looked fine and the seal is better than other brands I have and is kind of comparable to my beaten up original Battery.However, these were the only good things about it. The Battery is dead, I tried to charge it few times but it never charged. the Stage 2 release is stiff. The handle broke when I tried to twist it to open the battery. So I paid a good amount of money for nothing.I should have bought an original. Those may not be the cheapest things in the world, but they work perfectly and you don't have to worry about anything else when you are in the field.
I've been using this keyboard for years on multiple machines. It is the best keyboard I have ever used. The pad is comfortable to use for hours, and the layout is excellent. I especially like that the Insert/Home/PageUp keys are in the classic orientation.
My husband was getting ready to complete his training and we used these to market his resume and coverletter. We downloaded his resume and cover letter onto the disk inserted a business card into the sleeves that are provided with the disk. He handed them out at the conference and everyone loved them it was much easier for people to take and put in there pocket then a paper resume would have been.
In my household of five, we own 12 memory cards for various devices. I purchased this card for sole use by my camera. After a year, it failed and died. Of course, this happened after I had shot 80+ priceless photos of a memorable and emotional event. I've tried various software packages for photo recovery, and have also sent it off to a professional. It is corrupted beyond repair and no photos can be recovered. The other cards we own are Kingston and SanDisk brands. My children have used them for multiple devices, many times, and they are all older than this card. We've experienced no problems. I will never purchase Transcend again, because I'll never trust them with valuable memories.
Samsung brand is no longer considered as offbrand. It used to be several years ago. If you considered Samsung an offbrand, why did Samsung developed the world's first DVD/VCR combo, world's first 27&quot; tube HDTV television, world's first 15&quot; to 17&quot; HDTV LCD television, world's first largest HDTV plasma, development of DVD recorders, and etc... Samsung is attempting to compete with Sony for who will be the electronics leader.
I enjoy this mouse so much I've purchased two; one for my desktop and one for my laptop. I have not tried using it for an FPS (First Person Shooter) game yet, but for everything else, this mouse is very convenient.
If you love recorded music and want a much better alternative to your tape deck, the minidisk format is simply wonderful. Easy to use with a little practice and the sound quality is dramatically better than tape. Access tracks just as you would on a CD. This is Japanese audio engineering at its best. The 74 minute blank diskettes can be recorded over forever. I love this product and don't even remember where I put my old tape deck.
The Visor Edge gave me the power I needed. It let me set alarms, memos, todo's, and various other things. I like this Handheld because of its creative design, and good interface. It is the ideal PDA for all whom wants to get the most out of life. This PDA was my first PDA and it is a great starting one. Its great for the price. The pros and cons are as follows:Pros:- Creative design, sleek, slim, great.- Microphone- UpgradableCons:- The expansion slot makes the PDA bulky and you cant have the cover while the expansion slot is in place.- The Stylus broke making it not reconnectable on the PDA and the slot where the stylus tip goes also broke, yet it doesn't make the PDA unusable.I recommend this product if you dont want to pay alot for a color one.
The scanner I got from Raintrade works just fine. It arrived promptly and in good quality.
These are good frames. Nothing exciting, but they are as advertised. Good for school pictures and things like that. A decent value.
Mine does an automatic reboot on a regular basis while trying to listen to music. I don't think I have ever had it play for more that 30 minutes. I notified Rio of this, they assigned a "case number" and made a suggestion for a solution. By the time I tried the "solution" and found that it did nothing it was beyond the warranty period. I am now trying to negotiate having it covered under warranty, although I doubt that I will have much luck.Don't buy this if you want a reliable product and don't want to throw your money away.
My sister inlaw purchased her first digital camera and the memory card which came with the camera was very small so she became very disappointed with the camera. She had absolutely no knowledge at all on the operation of the camera with the exception of just push the button. Since she had no knowledge of the camera she was unable to even set the camera up so I purchased this larger memory stick for her and proceeded to give her some instructions. With everything set in the automatic mode she won't have any problems and can just keep pushing the button. Now she is very happy to have a much larger memory stick.
This product is wonderful. I have no complain. It works perfect and I had no problem whatsoever using it!!!! This is a must have. And it comes without paying the price of the other expensive ones that does the same thing. It is pretty too!
This thing really rocks. Never had any problem with it, it is very fast, and very reliable. Goodbye Zip drive for backups!
If your going to buy one thing for your you and your computer this mouse should be it. I've had mine for eight months now. I use it with my desktop. I really appreciate the user freindly, cutting edge,-NO GIMMICK technology such as the VX Revolution. I've owned the Big Brother desktop version of this mouse and choose this one for its Perfect balance. It is super natural to use. It does everything you ask of it, and more. I've been able to plug this thing anywhere without loading any software but on my own desktop and it retains my personalized settings. The one con I have about this mouse is the friction pads on the bottom they could be more durable if you get a little scratch on one of them you can really feel it and it does not come with extras (So, be Careful). Other than that, You can afford this MasterPeice!
I purchased my Samsung SyncMaster 305T 30-inch LCD from Amazon. It worked perfectly for nearly two years and then, like in another reviewer's experience, it began displaying thin vertical pinstripes and then a strobe-like, headache-inducing flicker. The monitor comes with a 3-year warranty, so from [...] (using Microsoft Internet Explorer -- Mozilla browser does not work), I placed a warranty repair request. After uploading a copy of my Amazon receipt , the Samsung website issued a UPS label. I boxed up the monitor (I always save the original boxes) and shipped the monitor to Samsung, at no cost to me. About two weeks later I received a phone call from Samsung and I was told the replacement parts were back-ordered indefinitely so would I prefer a full refund? Of course! I was asked to fax a copy of my Amazon receipt. No problem. Less than two weeks later I received a refund check in the mail, for the full purchase price! Wow, I'm impressed with Samsung!BTW, I had a similar problem with a 32-inch Samsung TV a couple of years ago and the TV was fixed in my home in about a week.Samsung stands behind their warranty. In both cases, I placed the warranty repair request from Samsung's website. Using Microsoft Internet Explorer because other browsers do not work at their website.Needless to say, I like Samsung. I own four Samsung LED TVs!P.S. I've replaced my 30-inch monitor with LG's W3000H. (Samsung no longer makes a 30-inch monitor.)
I repair PS3 systems from the dreaded YLOD. The key is not to use too much. While the tube is small, it lasts for a lot of repairs. Also,the price is good and the shipping is free.
Works as advertised. I use it to connect my powerful laptop to my HDTV to watch movies i downloaded in HD quality and also to watch some HD streaming videos online. Works flawlessly. Also, connected with my PC to play Starcraft, Mass Effect 2, and Crysis 2 on my TV and works perfectly
Must be used on specific HP machines, I couldn't get it to work. Very disappointed in this product, this type of product should be able to be used on any desktop or laptop system.
Can't say enough of this machine. I view all DVD's in HiDef now and that is a BEAUTIFUL thing
they are so good i bought 2! one for me and one for my friend. they sound good and they are very comfortable, and affortable.
I am very happy with this item. I had a spot that couldn't accomodate a large TV and after comparasion shopping..this was the model. I was hesitant to have it sent by mail but it arrived securely and was not left at the door.The Sharp is very easy to set up. It detected all my cable channels. The manual was easy to use also. I am very impressed with the picture quality. It's very "sharp" and clear. The color is amazing. I'm very happy with my purchase. Thanks!
These are one of the worst plugs I've ever attempted to use. Bare wire is potentially an upgrade. There are 2 things that make these plugs a waste of money:1. The set screws that clamp the wire inside the barrel are poorly made. You'll probably break 1 in 4 of them before they're able to torque down enough to hold the wire. Once the set screw is broken, the plug is garbage.2. The threads that hold the aluminum sleeve over the gold-plated plug itself aren't milled into the sleeve - they're a separate piece that's glued in. I've had a bunch of these fail, so the threads separate from the sleeve and there's no way to fix this. The plug still works fine but it's not fun to work with (you're now holding the bare plug).These aren't even that cheap @ $4 a pair. Stay away!
They're okay but a lot of them are not perfectly even when you put the CD in. There is no way you can put CDs on each side because the plastic would go up/down. Next time I'll try another brand.
Any money you save on the cheap price you will more than make up for paying for ink. I get 5+/- one to two page faxes a week and go through a black ink cartridge every 2 months and have to replace the color catridges every 3-4 months. The machine virtually disables itself if any ink cartridge runs low. You can't even use the scan functions. In addtion the machine forces you to change them when ther is ink clearly visible in the cartridges they are not empty.
Arrived a day before the expected day. In good new state. Installed effortless and works fine.
I lived in Viet Nam. I want to buy it but i don't have account. May i give you the money after you bring it to me. if not you can tell me the other way to cash for it.
What can I say? If you don't get these phones, I am calling your mother to tattle on you! They are phenomenal and worth twice the price.
They work not many coaster and maybe that my burner fault not sure but would order again if price was right
The styling of this unit didn't matter to me a darn. It is nice looking, though polished metal instead of flat would have been more to my personal liking. Regardless, I was able to assemble the stand and then bend the uprights ever so slightly to fit a very low profile PC. It is doing it's job nicely and it doesn't look half bad either. This is the only CPU stand I found that even came close to being able to do what I wanted to do with it.
I purchased this so I could surf the net from the couch while recovering from surgery. I was at home for six weeks and needed something that would work. The really good is battery life. I have had this thing over a year now and have not had ro replace the batteries yet. The bad, and it's minor, but you have to have the keyboard pointed level to ensure somewhat reliable keystrokes. I have sometimes where it just drops keystrokes no matter what. It may be due to the fact the USB dongle is on the back of the HTPC. I may buy an extension cable and move the dongle to a more forward position to see if that helps. I just can't use the front USB ports in a living room environment. I really like the layout of the keyboard, it feels really natural in my hands. There may be better out there, but for the price I think this keyboard works well.
Wish I would have checked reviews prior to buying this product.As it now sits on my dining room table, broken, waiting to be shipped (or driven 30 miles) to the only service center in st. louis willing to touch it... I have decided to take it to my dumpster instead. Having already had a bit of RCA/Thomson's brand of customer service, then reading the reviews here - I will avoid the obvious inevitable frustration, minimize my losses, and move on. Thanks for your input folks.
We have had many rewinders that do not last very long. This one is great and very quite. Great product.
So far we've had no problems with this cable. We are using it with a new HD-DVD player, so don't have any previous experience to compare it to, but the picture looks amazing!!! Great value.
I guess at $15 each it's really hard to beat the deal, Ordering these were so simple, they match the year of your vehicle to insure they're exact replacements so installation really go's quick and is easily accomplished. They're easy on the eyes and sound great.
I just bought this video card.. and wow. If you play any sort of 3d game other than unreal Tournament, this is the card for you. I had a voodoo5 5000 before and the geforce2 is a lot better, and faster. It supports OpenGL and Direct3D just fine. Also, with the newest drivers from nvidia it supports Full Screen Anti-Aliasing (FSAA, what 3dfx has been bragging about) for almost any game, making it look incredible. It is expensive for just a video card... but if you buy it, you won't regret it.
It is the perfect extension cord. It is not to long, and it is not to short. It is an outstanding power cord. The craftsmanship is why I purchased it. This is not your cord that you purchase at the grocery store.
I have used many ipods but wanted to be different and bought a zune.What was I thinking? I hate this zune. I have spent hours trying to work the bugs out. It only worked good for about a month. Now it will not even sync up to ANY computer, yes I have bought a new cable. Please whatever you do just jump on the bandwagon and buy an IPOD. Im selling my zune on ebay and buyin one myself.
This is a good quality case for LARGE 17" laptops.I recently bought a HP Pavilion dv8380us "entertainment" laptop.A reasonably priced case was difficult to find.The HP is BIG but fits nicely with all it's add-ons in the TED002 Targus case with it "expanded".A good buy at the $40 price.
After years of suffering with dark, weak, wobbly binoculars (thank you, Magnacraft), I found myself needing two types: the best quality I could find (1) at any weight but under $250 for use within a drive of home (home binocs), and (2) under 10 oz, easy to travel with in tour groups, simple for impatient family members, and ideal for night concerts and day baseball games (travel binocs).After studying reviews and comments thoroughly, I concluded there are brilliant experts commenting regularly on Amazon - much more insightful than the professional reviewers who focus on expensive, heavy devices purchased by others of their ilk. From my fellow consumers' insights, I purchased 11 binoculars with at least 70% five-star ratings that fit my general specifications for home or travel.GENERAL CONCLUSIONS. After exhaustive examination - reading a DVD box at 46 feet, finding individual cattle from a moving minivan, and watching stars and planets in my backyard - I concluded the essential attributes for binoculars across categories are:(A) Plenty of Light brought to your eye. Light is determined by the diameter of the light-gathering lens divided by the magnification. In other words, an 8x42 pair has a ratio of 5.25 and produces LOTS of light, while a 10x21 pair has a ratio of 2.1 and always appear dark. Conclusion: About 3.0 is adequate and the best available for compact binoculars.(B) Good Stability of View. View stability depends on (i) the degrees of field of vision (can you find what you are looking for), (ii) the depth of visibility (do you have to refocus for every few feet of depth), and (iii) wobble (which is itself determined by (i) and (ii)). Conclusion: field of vision is rarely as broad as advertised, depth of visibility depends on the lens quality and you just have to check it out, and any binoc with a magnification of 10 or higher proved to have poor stability of view without a tripod, at least for me. There is a big difference between 8x and 10x, particularly below a 42 lens diameter.SPECIFIC CONCLUSIONS. (Home Binoculars) The best Home Binoc was the Nikon Monarch ATM 8x42, and it outperformed all other 10 by a wide margin. I could read a DVD box at 46 feet, keep a broad and stable view to find the cow with three white spots while bouncing in a minivan, and find and watch Mars. At 24 oz, it's too big for constant lugging, but oh what a treat. At $230, it was comparable in price to the Vixen 14502 Foresta 8x42 and the Bushnell Ultra HD 8x42, but it performed noticeably better, particularly on view stability. Several cheaper, heavy models under $100 had cloudy lens.(Travel Binoculars) The Pentax 8x25 UCF XII and the Olympus 8x25 PCI were best in class, although the Pentax had less wobble, more clarity while the Olympus provided more light and more accurate color tones, but a smaller field of vision. (Forget finding the cow, but if you found it, you could count its ear hairs at dusk). Both were 10 oz, and about $65; the Pentax, which gets slightly better overall reviews, is larger but felt better in my hand. Small hands, viewing at dusk, standing still = Olympus. Larger hands, viewing in daylight, on a bus = Pentax. Lastly, the itty bitty Olympus 7x21 PC III at 7 oz in metallic blue is adorable and $24 (refurbished), with fantastic clarity and ease of use, but a very narrow field of vision, despite its 7.5% claim.So what did we do? I decided to travel with the heavy Nikon Monarch, but kept the Pentax 8x25 in reserve. Different members of my family preferred the Pentax 8x25, the Olympus 8x25, and the Olympus 7x21, each predictably on the basis of the decision maker's age, size, and goals. None showed any interest in the other six binocs.As a final note, Beware of imperfection and non-Amazon sellers. Two of the 11 binocs arrived with lens imperfections. The heavy Bushnell Falcon (7x36) at $30 had a cloudy lens, and Amazon accepted the return promptly. The lightweight but expensive Nikon Travelite 10x25, already with little light and a small field of vision, had a defective lens, making it darker. The vendor wanted me to pay shipping in both directions plus a restocking fee to return the defective item.Good luck with your decision. I hope my odyssey was helpful to you.
I bought this radio at Target for $59.99 (they sell the black color model only). It has a good analog FM tuner and I like the retro look. However, the "surround sound" feature actually resulted in a somewhat muffled sound in our kitchen. But my major complaint is that there is way too much bass for listening to news, which is what I do most of the time (NPR) -- and there is no bass adjustment. It is probably a decent radio for listening to music, but for my purposes it was unacceptable. I returned it.
This thermometer has two parts, the transmitter and the receiver. It has a very cheesy method to turn on the transmitter by opening the battery compartment and wearing out the door plastic key. Before you open the battery compartment you also have to pry out the other plastic bracket. There are some very thin 'O' rings that come out when you open the battery compartment.Conclusion: The transmitter is a pain to turn on/off. It is easy to break, and it is easy to lose the 'O" rings (they are so small that once they fall good luck finding them). Who is the 'smart guy' thought of this?
I love my HP rx5915 with embedded GPS. (I can't say that about my previous HP iPAQs - an hx2415 and an h1910.)The HP rx5915 has enough memory to load lots of programs. It has a fast CPU. It has embedded GPS with maps. It doesn't need to be reset every so often. It doesn't lock out memory on the SD memory chips. It hasn't turned on by itself and run down the battery. The TomTom mapping SW works great.Regarding the GPS embedded in the rx5915 - I'd been using Mapopolis and an external GPS with my previous HP hx2415, and although it was great for mapping, and finding businesses, it fell short on ease of use and navigation - two areas the TomTom navigation SW included with the rx5915 excels in. Plus, I don't have to monkey around with an external GPS rcvr now.HP really got it right this time, with the rx5915 - Easy to use navigation SW, with embedded GPS, and with a useful, reliable, iPAQ.
it is really a very good item and I like very much, my mum loves it, my dad wants to buy one as well!
We bought one of these labelers. The first surprise came as we started to use it. As has been noted at length by another reviewer on this page, these labelers are designed to waste the tape. OK, we thought. Whatever.Then, when the tape ran out, we purchased more via Amazon. Wow, these refills are unreasonably expensive! Brother clearly has a "give away the razors and sell the blades" philosophy, seemingly making all of their money on the tape. But we bought it anyway, cause what else were we going to do? We were stuck.We got the tape, inserted it correctly. But the cartridge was faulty and it unraveled on the second label. Irreperable. So we called Brother and -- guess what -- the tapes have NO WARRANTY!!So, unless you are in the mood to give Brother a *blank check* for your labeling needs, don't get into bed with them. They will leave you angry and wanting.
I can't believe how well this little camera works! [...]. It works great. The picture is crystal clear. The setup was simple and 5 minutes after I loaded the software I was on line with my sister at the Cape from my house in New Hampshire. She purchased the Logitech 9000 Pro and both cameras did an equally great job. I would have bought this camera a lot sooner if I had known how inexpensive and easy to use it is.
Instead of sticking radar detectors and GPS devices to the windshield, or using velcro, I use Jelly Stick Pads to hold these items in place on the dashboard. When you park the car, the devices and pads can easily be removed and stored away from prying eyes. You can also move the pads to another car for use there. Just be sure to clean the dashboard with alcohol to allow the pad to stick tight. Be especially careful to remove any Armor-all type products from the area of the dashboard where you use the sticky pads. Overall the Jelly Stick Pad performs as advertised.
I am blown away at the quality vs. price worth here. The product shipped a day early in solid packaging, and it works fantastically. Games, movies, and everything else works perfectly well with this cable with great quality and no lag or performance issues. Since 25ft cables have a price tag of 250 USD at Bestbuy, this was a steal for the quality and price. Definitely recommended.
This remote is excellent. I have a Smart tv and I don't like cords, receivers or anything showing for that matter and I put the remote behind my tv, which is mounted on the wall. It works great and my DVR is located in my closet in an adjacent room. I love this product!
Mine didn't come with a manual and so it took a lot of button pressing to get it figured out but it eventually connected and worked just fine with my girlfriend's HP laptop. Looks good and seems pretty sturdy--I've stepped on it already and nothing untoward resulted.
this thing works great, and looks pretty good too. the status lights are blue, and a very bright blue, that you can't turn off unless you unplug the thing, so if you need to sleep in absloute darkness, dont put this in your bedroom. i'm not kidding, it's practically a night light.it did not come with any cables, besides the power cable, so i was not able to use it right away. i thought it would at least come with one to connect it to the tv, but it doesnt come with any, so don't forget to buy some! i got a 3ft 3 pack for $9.99 at pc microstore. all in all, it switches automatically, i dont have to do anything at all.
Honestly the product is great at playing music and connectively with the computer but the original reason I bought it was so that when I tagged my music with cover art I would see it on the screen...uh no, that's not what this does.You can only attach the cover art that you take with this camera...no downloading the images into the player.I love the mini really and it does a really good job but be warned if you're looking to tag your mp3s and see the details in the player.
Before I bought this camera I was trying to pick between the Nikon and Canon. With a lot of research and talking to many professionals I knew the Canon was the best choice. Now that I owned the camera for 4 months I still love it. Many of my friends have other bands like Olympus and Pentax and I still love mine the best.A family member owned a point and shoot camera for 5 years, way pasted warranty, the camera started having problems taking pictures so we called up Canon, they payed for all the shipping and repaired it for free. A friend of the family had a Nikon just past the warranty of a year and he tied to have Nikon fix it and they would not.All in all this camera is a winner in my book and between Nikon and Canon, Canon is a winner in my book.
I bought this for a young lady, and I did not expect much. But I was pleasantly surprised at it's reasonable sound levels, and smooth, though narrow, frequency response. She loved it and that made it entirely worthwhile.
Cameta Digital Slave Flash: It's a bad product, to day it's out of service for several problem caused in the electric system, the batery caused fire.
I use this to flip back and forth between a Windows XP machine, and a Macintosh (actually, I'm half-ashamed to admit, a Mac using OS 9...) What I find with the Mac, is that when switching to and from using this device, it is best to be in the Finder, not to be within an application. Some applications freeze if they're frontmost during the switch. What's more, when I switch to and from any machine, it is wisest to wait a few seconds after hitting the "switch" button before you begin to use the new computer, or else you might crash the computer! So, I have to think, and be patient, every time I use this to switch between the 2 computers. Another Mac OS 9 glitch: whenever I start my Mac, in order for it to configure the monitor's resolution properly, I must start with this switch SET to the Mac... in other words, I can't be using the PC during the minute or so that the Mac is starting up, and must devote the entire system to the PC.So, given all this, I'd say that it's not really a good accompaniment to a Mac in OS 9. Sorry, I have no idea about OSX, I so rarely boot up in that OS.Given these constraints, I must admit it's great to have a single monitor, mouse, keyboard (wish there were also a USB port that would switch too!) I'm almost always on the Mac, but I use the PC for a few long & boring tasks, so it's a useful item to have... if you're careful every time you use it.By the way, it was very easy to hook up to the two machines. A very small box, that can be easily positioned on one's desktop. It has two small buttons on top... one to switch to one machine, the other to switch to the other machine. Indicator lights tell which is "on", etc. Well thought out, simple device. There's also a software switching system available, that I never tried.
Overall i am enjoying my iPod, especially after purchasing the hardware to connect it to my car stereo. It didn't have much instrutions to help you get started, but otherwise a good buy.
I have bought Koss headphones before; the ones I had before were the portable stereophones that hook around your ear. They had fantastic sound quality, but eventually after use, they would not sound. So I bought these headphones. They are relatively comfortable, though can slide off your head even despite the rubbery plastic on the head piece. The sound quality is the same as the stereophones I had before (really good for such a low price). However, the black cord is really really long, which causes my to sometimes get it caught on things or trip on them when I have them plugged into my laptop. Maybe it is because of this, but now one side of the headphones does not work unless I fiddle around with the black cord, and I have a feeling that it will stop working completely soon. It has been 10 months since I purchased it. I'm not sure if this is a common thing among the Koss headphones, but since I had this happen on both occasions of my headphones (even with different types) I think that I might have to look at a different (and possibly more expensive) brand.
I went with a pair of larger Polk bookshelf speakers for my fronts, and I am even more pleased with their sound, but rear speakers don't do that much heavy lifting in a home theater. These will do the trick. Just a great speaker--just remember to order TWO of them (if that's what you want), because they don't come in pairs unless you want them that way. They are small, and so don't call attention to themselves. You can mount them if you choose, or find an out of the way spot on a shelf. If you are building your first surround system, you will be spoiled by these. And you will hear the improvement over the all-in-one HTIB you may have already have.
Took on recenty company trip in new jersey from Maryland over the weekend and I still have no clue where I was or how I got there. All I know is the TomTom got me there. On the way home I missed my exit twice and within seconds it rerouted me and I got home.Also I wanted to stop at starbucks and a trainstation into new york, I asked the tomtom(hit the buttons) and it found me both, as geico says "So easy a cave man can do it"
I could have gotten the same cartridge direct from DYMO but they were way more expensive. Very happy with this product. Fast shipping too!
Not sure if it is my computer or the charger but it did not work hope it was only my computer
I like this player because it is so small that it easily fits in your pocket. The sound quality is pretty good,(it is pretty much the same as i get from my portable cd player). The software that comes with it is pretty easy to use. It does eat batteries up pretty quickly. It can fit about 18-20 songs on it. I think it is a pretty good all-around player.
I could not believe how inexpensive this tv was when I saw it in Target for $599 a few months ago. Since then, I had been wanting to get it, but decided to shop around instead. I was able to get this for $568 at Sam's and am thoroughly impressed by the picture. It was easy to setup and I can watch blu-ray discs in hd using my new PS3 as well. I had no idea what I was missing until I set it up and saw the differences in the movies and games. I couldn't be more happy with this inexpensive tv.
This opener was a nice solution for a 16' wide pole barn door where the rafters were too low to permit an overhead door opener. Am pleased with smooth, quiet operation and relatively simple installation.
It's not as "rugged" as it may seem, but it definitely has the protection as though it were. I was worried that it was going to be too bulky, etc, but it wasn't at all and it still had superior protection (and storage).
I bought this lamp for my 4 year old daughter. She absolutely loves it.It is a great product. No bugs thus far.
We are very happy with this tv. The colors are bright and clear, dark levels show good definition, and the price was reasonable as compared with others of similar size and quality. We ordered it sight-unseen based on reviews we'd seen elsewhere and familiarity with Samsung's other products. This is used in a beach house in North Carolina's Outer Banks. We have a LOT of ambient light, including two large windows across from the TV and a wall of windows perpendicular to it. Even with all that extra light, it does a fabulous job. Movies and regular tv programming look excellent. Sound quality is also excellent. We sometimes use the tv's speakers and sometimes our surround-sound speaker system.The frame around it is indeed very shiny. If you have small children, it will show every fingerprint. If it's an adult-only household, it will be fine. A cleaning cloth comes in the package. The screen itself is more reflective than most LCD's. This is noticeable when it's not on (but not particularly bothersome), but when it is on, only very rarely do we see any reflection.Watching sports (baseball mostly) is excellent. It has a fast response time so it's easy to see the ball in play. There is no streaking or blurriness at all.Note that if you use it in HDMI mode, it will not receive the Closed Captions. We have also noticed that sometimes the captions drop out of the programming when we switch channels. I don't know why that should happen, but usually the captions are restored by pushing the caption button on the remote.Also note there is no on-off switch on the TV itself (at least we haven't found it yet!) It's controlled by the remote only. This makes the front very sleek, as there are no obvious buttons or connections of any sort. The connections are made either on the side or on the back. We have what's probably a typical set-up of cable-box, DVD player, and stereo receiver hooked up to it.We get a few off-air channels in high definition, and they look great. Other than that we have cable service, and have not yet upgraded to HD. We might save the money; pictures look excellent as is.Edited to add: we ordered this through Amazon which turned it over to Eagle shipping. That worked fine: they predicted delivery July 3 or July 5, and it came on the 3rd. The truck driver was very helpful, carried it up one long flight of stairs to our living room, helped uncrate it and put it in place in the niche above our fireplace. We were very pleased with Eagle's service. Our TV was shipped from Reno to California to Norfolk, VA, and then trucked from Norfolk to the Outer Banks. The driver was a sub-contractor for Eagle and some other firms. He was excellent; no problems at all.
..if you aren't obstinately attached to the brand. Aesthetics apart ('big', 'boxy' come to mind) this is NOT the camera you should go for if you want anything beyond an ISO of about a 100 -- and this is not coming from a point-and-click amateur. Yes, the manual controls are charming but if alternative brands offer me a better device (primarily, better pics, i.e.) with a lighter price tag, I begin to question.WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT THE DIGILUX:(1) Very, very fast response times in its class. This alone could be a dream criterion for some of you.(2) A spacious monitor on the cam, bigger than matching Olympus, Canon or Nikon offerings.(3) The much vaunted manual controls, no need for reflex cams.(4) The Summicron lens, which leads to good pictures if the only alternative you have owned is a Sony entry-level point and shoot. If you have ever worked with a Nikon D100 or a Canon G3 (or above) then the quality difference is minimally incremental.WHAT'S NOT:(1) The price tag. For me, just the name doesn't cut it.(2) Sub-par battery life.(3) .mov format for the movies? Why?(4) Think about where you'll be getting your tech support. It's not very easy.(5) The reference guide is a pain to comprehend.(6) A lean 2x optiocal zoom, which is also a bit deceiving - the imaging chip is so small, you can almost NEVER achieve background blur for portraits, or any other form of professional photography.(7) Where's the noise reduction that is so COMMON with other competitors?(8) A hood for the lens would've been nice.(9) WB when using a flash is too bluish green.(10) Ugly body (ok, this is subjective) -- almost seems tailor made for big German hands.(11) Where's RAW?SUMMARY:I know a Leica when I see one. If you're looking for a digi version of the M6, this isn't it. I wonder why other reviewers would rate a product based on the halo of its overall brand. I'd wait for a revised version of this offering from Leica, their lens is worth the wait. Meanwhile, consider Nikon D100s (or even 5700) or Canon's EOS (or G5 etc) if you are in the market for a digital.
The quality of the print is fantastic, even printed some great photos with it. But my serious complaint is that the printer will consistently pull in multiple pages at once during a print operation. Which means I can never trust it to accurately print everything, sometimes after a 10 page document is printed, I will find there are actually 15 pages there and those 5 extra pages were all pulled in at once and printed on portions of the paper as they were pulled through the paper feeder. Unless I can somehow find out how to resolve this, I would not recommend this printer. I find out of 10 print jobs I complete, I have to redo at least 6 of them because the paper feeder has pulled in more than one sheet at a time.
It's a good deal for the money, don't get me wrong but it's tricky to use, labels on the unit are hard to read unless it's at eye level, slow to get started and the remote has small buttons.
does what it claims to do and does it well.Only one concern. After about a few month, the cap doesn't really click to secure in place. It's kind of closes it but loosely, sometimes it will just slip out.
A great accessory for Whistler detectors. Keeps you from having to try to reach the windshield to turn the detector on or dim it while rolling. This really should be considered a necessity rather than an option.
Tried the Belkin N+ based on the recent Cnet Editor's Choice recommendation. After 3 calls to Belkin Tech Support to try to resolve dropped connections, I returned the unit and purchased the D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Router. Since I have AT&T DSL, I needed to call D-Link Tech Support, as the CD installer is not compatible with DSL. A quick 15 minute call with D-Link resolved the issue. My unit has been trouble-free ever since! Unit would have earned a 5-star rating if the CD was compatible with DSL.
I've had the Z-5500's now for about 9 months and my opinion of them hasn't changed since day 1. For the money, as countless others have stated, this system can't be beat. 500 watts with THX certification? Forget about buying anything else and get this system, that is, unless you have the money to build a system, piece by piece. I actually purchased this system from a competing company to amazon, for $198 plus free shipping. Buy your cables from monoprice.com for a few dollars a piece and you're ready to rock.forget what others say, this system is LOUD. So loud, it shakes my whole house and can be heard blocks down the street if I have a window open and crank the volum up to boost mode. I use these speakers as my livingroom surround sound, hooked up to a Samsung 46-inch 550 model and PS3 for Blu-ray, DVD, and mp3. If I don't feel like turning the ps3 on to listen to music, I'll just connect my iPod directly through the auxillary imput. These speakers more than fill up a room that is 350+ square feet when watching a movie. So, anyone who says they sound "hollow" or "tiny" when placed in a large room is full of crap.My only real complaints are: It would be nice to have wireless rear speakers, for obvious reasons. It's a pain running speaker wire all around the room and trying to hide it from view. AND, the speaker wire they give you isn't nearly long enough if you're not using this system in a small dorm room, so be prepared to shell out for your own speaker wire. Also, no HDMI input/output. Logitech should really update this design to meet the growing technology. However, for the price, this isn't a sticking point. I mean, this blows away competing systems at 2 times the price and 5.1 through optical hookup still sounds pretty darn good. So, I can overlook this flaw. I highly recommend you purchase this system. Use the money you save for a good blu-ray player, like a ps3
I purchased this mount along with aLansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening Systemand I couldn't be happier. It is very strong yet very lightweight. Well worth the money.
From my first tentative attempts at using this lens I've discovered a few things about it I'd like to pass along. First of all...over all this is a very good lens with a wide range of capabilites. Sharp...clear...bright...tough...solid...all adjectives that describe my first impressions. Using it for the first time to photograph wildlife...flying ducks and geese...I discovered I needed to set my focus to wide field because this lens just seemed to have a hard time locking onto a moving object with spot focus. As long as the object was reasonably stationary...spot focus worked fine...but, with a (even several) flying duck(s) against a blue sky...it couldn't find it (them). It's heavy! Care needs to be used when lifting the lens / camera combination. Lift it by the lens...not the camera body...it puts too much stress on the light weight frame of the camera. Also, read the instructions first before you attempt to attach the lens and/or mulitplier/lens to your camera. There are conditions with the auto focus setting that could damage your camera if not set just so...everything needs to be set before you attach it so it all syncs up correctly.I've been impressed with the quality of the images I've been able to take. Very sharp thru the entire range and under varying lighting conditions...does seem to work best in good bright light though...but works very well even in subdued overcast light. Cranked it back to 50mm, and shot a few indoor images with artificial lighting...did a good job of handling the situation even here.My only real gripe is the weight. I'm very concerned about the stress it places on the flimsy camera body...If you are not used to using a lens like this...you must be very careful with its initial handling until you become more familiar with it. Shoot from a tripod...or if handheld, use the tripod mount as a brace to hold and shoot from.On a scale of 1 to 10 I'd give this lens a solid 8.5. Great lens for the price...you could easily spend a whole lot more and not get a better lens.
This worked very well for my parents. While trying to get them used to a Mac, we have this switch setup for their PC and Mac and haven't had any issues!
Seems like I'm on the telephone a lot, but I hate being tied to it with a regular cordless handset. Having both hands free to do household chores while talking on the phone is a wonderful thing. I've always preferred headsets and have tried dozens of them over the years. This is the second Panasonic KX-TCA60 I have purchased. I had to replace the first one only because my cat chewed through the cord and I didn't hesitate to get the same one again. The sound quality is perfect. I sometimes get complaints about others being able to hear me if the mic is not right in front of my mouth, but the up side of that is the listener can't hear all of the background noise when I'm doing dishes, scooping litter boxes and such. Overall it is a very good headset for cordless phones. I have recommended it to friends and they, like me, don't know how they lived without it!
This microphone works very well for the price. I use it to do voice overs for PowerPoint slides as part of delivering online classes. The audio quality is fine for talking voice. It cuts off the low end but that is expected for a low-cost microphone and in my application an advantage in that it makes my voice a bit clearer.The only issue is the packaging was a hanging plastic bag which I feel works fine for display in a store but causes problems if shipped individually without additional package protection. I my case, mine arrived with the tip broken off which I feel was a result of shipment damage. I was able to super-glue the end back on but the repair is fairly weak.Overall, a very good mike for the money.
This went into a Compaq Presario SR2020NX,upgrading the CPU from an old Opteron .The speed increase was impressive and now HAL is running Windows Ultimate X64 with blinding speed.I even tested out the latest Beta of Windows 8 using this setup.
I searched high and low for a keyboard with an integrated mouse, as this is for a home theater PC and a separate mouse just isn't feasible. This seemed to fit the bill. And it does.The trackball and mouse buttons are all fairly intuitive and comfortably placed. I am running Windows Vista and the keyboard installed in a snap (you have to give up a USB port). Even the play/rew/ffw/pause buttons work on several of my PCs media players--I had expected those would require manual configuration/programming like universal remotes do, but these seem to work regardless of the three software media players I have installed. Beware, however, that connecting ANY wireless mouse/keyboard accessor will render the screensaver inoperable thanks to a glitch in VISTA.The only thing that would have made this a 5-star rating would be an integrated universal TV/VCR/Cable/Satellite/Reciever remote. Also, I haven't been able to figure out if I can clean the trackball rollers; not sure if that will become a problem or not (UPDATE: 1 year later, and still no need to clean the trackball/rollers!).Other than that, it's not gigantic, it's fairly comfortable to use, and surfing the internet from my couch is now possible. Just keep the instructions handy, as every now and then the keyboard forgets how to communicate with the USB receiver, and may need to be reprogrammed.UPDATE: March, 2011...this thing is still doing it's thing, and my concerns about a dirty trackball have not become a reality. Winning!
I just got this keychain today, and it's everything the description said it would be, very easy to use, I quickly dowloaded photos into it, and love the tiny but remarkable clear screen.
Pros:-Protects screen from scratches-Fits Kindle Fire screen perfectly-Cleaning Cloth and Applicator Card helped to reduce the amount of dust and bubbles trapped during installation. Like some others have mentioned, with any screen protector you'll pretty much get a few bubbles regardless unless you're in a dust free environment. Bubbles are barely if at all visible when the screen is lit.Cons:-Was a little hard to lift screen up with tape (as instructed) to adjust alignment. I had to use my nail to lightly pick at the corner to finally get it off (didn't damage the screen in doing so but I was lucky).-Somewhat antiglare unless there's fingerprints on it, then it's all glare even looking at it straight on. Everyday I seem to have to wipe the screen to clear off the smudges and my hands are very dry.-Touch sensitivity has decreased slightly, especially noticeable when playing games (i.e. cut the rope)Overall: Decent screen protector, was easier to install than most. I bought on sale for $2 each, so it was a good value for the price.
The battery back up feature ACTUALLY WORKS on this alarm clock. It's saved me twice already. There are two things I'd like to change - the fact that after I hit snooze on the radio and then snooze on the buzzer, only the buzzer comes back in 10 minute increments. I'd rather hear the radio in 5 and the buzzer 5 minutes later. Also, snooze length cannot be adjusted. One day that's going to get me! I REALLY appreciate the small size and ease of set up. Very nice looking too!
Works well with Fujifilm F100fd. My Asus UL30A laptop reads the card with no issues. No problems after about one year of ownership.
When this product arrived I immediately plugged in to try it. I used it to connect my laptop to my television as a second monitor. I have also used this cord to hook up a desktop to my tv as a primary monitor. This cord is great. works exactly as expected. i have had absolutely no problems with it at all. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a VGA cable.
This is truly a great camcorder. The size is very small and light, but don't let that fool you this is a full functioning camcorder and digital camera. It fits in your hand and the controls fall in place to make for a comfortable fit. I have a Sony digital camera mavica and the JVC camcorder is lighter than the digital camera. It uses a eight meg memory card for storing images and the images can also be copied to the tape. The eight meg memory card stores 2oo images in standard mode and 100 in fine mode, and images stored on tape can be copied back to the memory card all with no loss. The camcorder also connects to your computer thru the use of a USB connector and you can access the stored images from my computer, the programs install with no problems and creates a removable disk where the images are stored and you can also copy, delete or move the images. This camcorder also is firewire ready, but I have not purchased a PC card yet. You won't be disappointed by this camcorder and you can't go wrong you have your digital camera and your digital camcorder all in one package what a deal.
Arrived as expected and performed as expected. Guess I'll write a few more words to total 20. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy brown dog.
I got this to read my 8gb SDHC card. I plugged it into my Dell laptop and the results were poor. I got errors, corrupted directory messages, etc. after a few files transferred over. I plugged it into a USB port on my desktop and it works fine there... So, mixed reviews on that.Also, you'd think by now that mfrs would figure out how to solve the problem of the Cap. The cap pops off way too easily. and to make it worse, Sandisk put the lanyard loop on the cap, so you can lose the main unit even easier. sheeesThe cap does snap onto the bottom, but of course then the cap covers up the led activity light.Whoever engineered this was obviously a foreign exchange student or a college temp.
A solid choice for a small (micro-ATX) desktop or even for use as a home theatre PC. Don't let "onboard" video scare you too badly, it has come a long way in a short time: just a couple years ago it was a thinly-veiled expression for a budget computer with less than stellar performance - now this motherboard is one of several "onboard" units that really doesn't need to add a higher-end PCI-X graphics card to be a video-friendly computer. The onboard SATA-RAID is a nice extra touch that will make two, three or even four SATA hard drives accelerate well past your expectations - also an excellent foundation for a budget-conscious HTPC. If you can pick one of these up on Craigslist or eBay for cheap, you will be very happy you did.
This is my second trackball one from Microsoft but now decided to cut the strings and try a logitech...do it you won't regret it...if you want one buy from Gear XS. They RULES!!!!
Ok, I am a tough gal to impress, and this is an impressive remote before you take into consideration the price. Once you factor that in, it's a steal! I had been limping along with an 8-10 year old universal remote that controlled all but the DVD player, until the batteries died and all the programming went with it. Extremely irritating. So I did a bit of research and took a shot at this guy. It arrived today, and I spent about 30 minutes programming this baby to do EXACTLY what I want it to do. I went from 6 remotes to one, and I couldn't be happier. A few key points:1) ALL buttons (not just the &quot;learning buttons&quot;) are capable of learning any function you want from another remote.2) I found that on my Pioneer DVD player the first code listed worked for power and play, but wouldn't scan chapters, or bring up the menu etc. I tried the second code for Pioneer and everything worked like a charm.3) Works great with my digital cable, with a few functions needing to be taught to use all functions of the original remote.4) Love the volume lock feature! I have all audio piped through my receiver to take full advantage of my bose acoustimass speakers, and the volume lock feature &quot;locks&quot; the volume buttons onto your receiver no matter what device you're using. Very handy.5) Macros on a 20 buck remote, need I say more!Some people have complained about the size, and OK it is a bit large. However, to get all those buttons on there, and to not have them so close together that you're hitting more than one button at a time it's gotta be a little big.All in all a terrific remote at a terrific price.
I purchased this system for transferring Laser Disks and tapes to dvd. I found the system easy to use, and well enginerred BUT, the results are awful. The picture on a 65" TV is extremely poor. I compared this with a dvd copying program, and even a 2 hour 15 minute copy is far superior to a pinnacle 1 hour copy from a laser disk. I used "Death on the Nile" as my sources, laser, dvd, and VHS versions. An hour long burn was awful. Also it takes forever to burn a 1 hour dvd, about 9 hours, on a 2G P4 Dell Computer. Look for another system. I find it impossible to get any help from Pinnacle.
I am no pro but I will say that I can not tell the difference between this speaker cable and also the additional expensive stuff. I've been doing this kind of factor for many years and continuously used the a lot of expensive cables but an exponent, who is during the business, told me recently that copper wire is copper wire, irrespective of what company you get it from and as long because the wire is shielded properly, why pay additional? Made sense to so I tried it and guess what? He was right! I do not have check devices to check OHM loss and every one that stuff, only my ear and my ear tells me I can't tell the difference at any volume or range. Never too recent to learn one thing new!
I don't find these headphones extraordinarily comfortable (the padded headband is great, but my experience is the same as that of the reviewer below--there is pressure on the ears, which makes them warm). The sound is *extremely* good for the price. The treble is good and the bass is quite strong; the midrange is a bit distant, but very natural in tone. I'd be happy to find affordable loudspeakers that sounded this good. The R45s are not efficient, so if you want headphones that blast your eardrums, look elsewhere.
This remote extender is absolutely great.Since the radio emitter goes inside the remote control itself, it occupies no space. Plus, it work from any room inside the house.Tried it with DirecTV's white remote and several others and it works perfectly .Pros: Tiny; no cabling; low cost; no aiming with the remote at an IR receptor; works from any room; IR emitter seems to be omni directional, at least at a short range.Cons: Power supply is only for 120VAC (not suited for those of us abroad the US); Supplied 2/3 size AAA batteries seem to be of poor quality. I'd be able to tell some time from now.Overall: great product.Addendum: After a couple of years the rechargeable batteries still hold, even though they look cheap.Added 18/MAY/2010:Beware of the slightly recesed positive terminal in the emitter. If the battery contact in the remote control is not reliable enough (especially those consisting of a curled spring like wire) the emitter can get short circuited. If so, the rechargeable battery might get hot. In my case the battery got hot and apparently got soldered to the emitter. Both battery and emitter got ruined.Anyway this product is so great that I'm ordering a new unit.
After reading numerous reviews on this charger, I decided to give it a try. After the second time using it to charge My recently purchased, refurbished Ipod Click wheel, 3rd gen, I received an Error message. I called Apple and and based on the error message they determined the battery was not accepting a charge. The first thing they asked me after determining it was the battery, was, what kind of charger was I using. They told me that these chargers are known to damage the charging circuitry on the Ipod. After being repaired by Apple, and purchasing a brand name charger, I havc had no further problems.
the socks are TINY. I was expecting a full size sock when i ordered (enough to cover an ipod classic) but instead they ended up about half of the size. They only cover half of the classic.
Plug this device into your laptop and you will have Internet access for thousands of WiFi hotspots all over the world. Some you have to pay for, but increasingly hotels and cities are making them available for free.In addition, you can make your home completely wireless by installing a wireless router and wireless print servers.All of the parts worked perfectly for me with no installation hassles whatsoever. This is absolutely the way to go.
I have owned one of these for a couple of years and am well pleased with it. I recently bought another for a friend.
I loved them fit my receiver great would buy them if i need them.great price came to my house in a timely mannor
She uses it to listen to earphones on her TV.She likes it, I like it, Krampus even likes it!-Timbo
First, it didn't work on my windows2000 at all.Second, Got it working on my windows98 machine, but &quot;copy&quot; button never works, it always gave error message, (ironically my printer is an Epson Stylus 640). The worse is, you have to reboot your machine after seeing that error msg, otherwise windows can't find the scanner. Never tried film scanning, going to return it.
A lot of opportunities to wire incorrectly, and I tried most of them. Must follow instructions to a T. Finally got it right and works like a champ.
Overall I have been pleased with this flash. It suits its purpose indoors when indoor lighting is low or when the existing lighting is of the wrong color temperature and hard to get a good white balance from. Outdoors it has served its purpose quite well as fill flash although most of my photographs are of landscapes or animals at a distance (or too close for flash).I was irked by a couple of things. The minor issue is that Sony seems to have made this flash of a lighter plastic than the earlier Minolta flashes (although this doesn have one major advantage: it cuts down on the amount of weight I have to carry around which is a big issue with me). My cameras and related equipment do get a fairly good workout but so far this flash has held up (and I've been careful in handling it). But if anything really got under my skin it was the fact that Sony seems to have changed the flash circutry. I still have my Minolta 5400HS flash that I used with my Maxxum 9 and 7. That flash will not work on the Sony Alpha cameras. The hot shoe remained the same (not a standard hot shoe) but the Minolta flashes will not work on the Sony digital cameras. I am self employed and money does not come easily and sometimes not very often. So I was forced to buy Sony's flash unit. The built-in flash on the Sony digital cameras, like Minolta's, is hardly worth mentioning. Also, the wireless off-camera feature is something I am very glad that Sony retained; I only wish they had also retained the ability to shoot at a 2:1 flash ratio. The built-in flash on the camera can only be used to trip the off-camera flash. You have to use one flash or the other but not both (one as a key light and the other as a fill light). This was a feature I appreciated on Minolta's 5400HS.That being said I would be inclined to encourage others to buy this flash. The output is sufficient for all but the largest of rooms or objects at a good distance. This flash is light-weight, not terribly expensive, doesn't eat up batteries like my 5400HS flash did, and mounts well to the camera. I would have given it a 5-star rating if only Sony had retained the original circutry.
The Tom Tom one GPS is an excellent product and is of good value for the money. If you are not the one interested all the extra gizmos and want basic GPS operation with traffic info and weather and turn by turn direction without street name but just the GPS telling "Turn left... Turn Right" then this is really great. GPS signal is always very good and the maps are fine.
Good battery for extended use of your computer, but it's so heavy that it disconnects if you lift the laptop and forget to hold the battery.
Tamrac 5767 Velocity 7x Photo Sling Pack (Black)Love this bag, took it all over Europe with us recently, was able to quickly move it from my back to my side to my front for access or just to avoid the pickpockets...It holds easily my Nikon D70 with its everyday lens along with the telefoto lens on one side... Since I don't have another lens yet, I was able to keep a bottle of water, sunglasses, whatever I needed in the other pocket, and the flap covered it, so it didn't touch the camera.The front pockets are a little tight for my extra battery with a memory card in the same pocket, but no other complaints. Seems very sturdy so far, and the compartments are easy to un-velcro and move around.
This is one of those things that will make people jealous of your photography skills. I keep this on pretty much full-time when I'm shooting outside.
I purchased this card in the hope that it would allow more shots to be taken in burst mode. I set up a Nikon D300 to shoot continuous mode, raw format, 12 bit depth, 1/500 second, f4 with auto ISO off, manual focus and made shots with Extreme IV, Extreme III 8 GB and Ultra II 4 GB cards. I made shots until the camera buffer filled and the shot rate paused. The Extreme IV allowed 19 shots, the Extreme III 18 and the Ultra II 16. I repeated the test 5 times with each card and got the same results. The only thing I found that affected the number of shots was file size. Dark subjects can be compressed more and as a consequence the buffer can hold more shots before the shot rate slows.I used a SanDisk imagemate card reader to upload 200 shots to my computer from each of the cards. The Ultra II took 5 minutes 20 sec, the Extreme III took 4 minutes 5 seconds and the Extreme IV took 3 minutes 50 seconds. My card reader may not be fast enough to take full advantage of the Extreme IV read rate.For me the additional one shot in continuous mode is not worth the price differential between Extreme III and IV. For ordinary shooting that doesn't involve continuous shooting in RAW mode, the Ultra II is good enough for me.I have never had a problem with SanDisk cards the Extreme IV does come with recovery software. In my opinion it comes down to a question of whether or not the extra performance is worth the price differential.
It worked fine when i bought it and used it for a few months. About 6 months down, it just silently died. The red light still comes on but doesn't charge. Don't buy this.
The Lexar JumpGear player is a great buy. I've had it for over a year now and it has been an excellent low-cost alternative to IPods and other super expensive MP3 players. It has good overall sound, great size, is tough against drops, and is extremely lightweight. It can play MP3 and WMA files and well as DRM WMA files after getting a free DRM utility from the Lexar website. Plus the fact that you can interchange USB flash drives into and out of it means there is no real size limit. I myself have two 1GB flash drives and one 512 MB flash drive that are filled with music that I interchange in the player. Also, this serves me the great dual purpose of being able to place all types of files on the drives for carrying between computers. Sure you have to use only Lexar USB drives in the player, but I got my 1GB Lexar JumpDrive Sport from eBay never-used for $4.00 including shipping (yes that says $4.00, not a typo), so I don't see that as a big deal. I would say the only real negative is the lack of a belt clip, which would have helped while jogging. All in all, great no-frills multi-purpose music player for a fraction of the cost of the big boys.
This is the first scanner I've owned, so my review may not be that valuable. But so far the device has performed exactly as I expected with no problems.The software is easy to use and the results have been excellent. I have scanned lots of photos which were reproduced beautifully. I have also scanned a large number of documents and overhead slides into Microsoft Word for use with my PowerPoint presentations for my classes. All have been super.Very good product for an affordable price.
I was using some heavy guage speaker wire that was very old (and not actually great quality to begin with). I decided to just try these cable only because it would cleanup the installation and I like the over-designed look. But what I wasn't expecting is for the sound to be completely different. It's like I upgraded my speakers (Monitor Audio's).This is a must try if your into sound. If your listening to mp3's then it won't make a difference.
Radio died It died the 1st year I had it. Out of warranty ...now what . Who fixes out of warranty electric radios?
The following message was sent to me from your customer service department. I am very disappointed at the responses I have received in trying to track my order and find out what went wrong with the delay. It is sad to find out that your people think that customer service and customer satisfaction is so hilarious. Your responses indicates that the customer service rep is still baffled by not knowing what went wrong with the order not being received on my end, and only is concerned about a negative comment received and his inability to gain a retraction. I set out at the start of my inquiries to simply find out where my order was, as I typed this question in to your company I could not send it without filling out your satisfaction survey. My mistake was shopping on line with a company that is of little help when it come to serving there customers. I will correct my mistake and I will be stepping back from any other purchasing from your company.Sincerely Tom ScullyTom--you are hilarious---you made a mistake--left us negative feedback and now send us email after email over issues that have nothing to do with your mistake---I will chalk this one up to a horrid experience with an difficult customer. I tried....have a super day!!!I'm still a little baffled here----we did everything right --shipped your order, you mis-placed or something and then send us emails about arrogance---wow---I think you should take a step back.
I first encountred this radio when sold under the Radio Shack brand as the DX-350 in Alamogordo,Otero County,N.M.We are at the base of the Sacramento Mtns.,in the White Sands Basin.I wanted a small radio I could take hiking in the Sacramentos,and this one fit the bill for size.I was amazed at how it could pull signals in the canyons of the mountains on all bands.It is remarkably durable,surviving a 50 foot fall and an auto wreck and kept on working.It finally gave up the ghost,and I hunted for years to find another.Well here it is.Anyone who wants a quality multi-band reciever comparable in all ways to the Grundig will find this little radio to fill the bill.For the money,you cant beat it![ASIN:B0000228GF Sangean SG-622 FM 12 band shortwave World Band Radio.]
I bought this 7 months ago, and love it (first jukebox, but 3rd MP3 player). I had also tested the RCA Jukebox, and it didn't have nearly the same capabilities, but that's not the reason I decided to write a review.In the past month, I experienced problems with the headphone jack (hey, it can happen to any device that you use EVERY day, take on many business trips, and use during workouts!).. the store I purchased the unit from was less than helpful.I contacted Creative (the product still under warranty) via their website. I received an immediate response, and specific insructions on how to ship the unit back (no insulting questions, or making me feel like I had damaged the unit, unike the store!). Within 1 week, I received an email that a replacement unit is being sent via UPS.I will always support Creative now, and wanted to share my experience with anyone thinking of purchasing this kind of unit.
This is the kind of item that gets 5 stars or 1. It works, its not poorly made...it gets 5 stars
Regardless of its' heaviness... Overall quality beats almost every headphones out there so far. Unlike Boss or Dr. Dre headphones, AudioTechnica gives surrounded sound rather than HOT bass or HOT Tremblings.
Wow! I was wondering how my normal copper wires with less impedance, and less resistance could match this copper set.So I shelled over the 1/2 grand and found out that I can SEE GOD when I play things now.. In addition I see the future and now know the stock market BEFORE it happens!Thanks Denon, I guess I was a failure as an engineer to believe that normal copper wire I can pay .55$ a foot for was somehow better.I bow before your superior cables!
No problems.... it does the job it was intended for. It provides good flexibility for the different memory sizes (cell phone, camera, laptop).
This rackmount rail system was exactly what I needed to mount the UPS. In my opinion it should have been included with the UPS but that's another story.This rail system is rock solid. Easy to mount, sturdy and stable.
It's alright, you get what you pay for! If you have a nice laptop, get a good bag, this bag does not have "storage" for peripherals and won't protect your laptop if you drop it or it gets hit.
I had bought this system for my pc, but after a realized how crisp the sound was, I hooked it up to my tv. Very cool system for the price. The only problem that i have with the system is the bright blue light that glows on the center piece when the system is turned on.
This is a great CD player. Installation was simple, and this unit has never skiped on me. I got mine for $200 and it was worth evey penny. I have it under my passanger seat and it is not a problem to change at all. I would suggest this to anyonne who is looking for an upgrade to their sony system!
All you do is plug this into the cigarette lighter, connect the USB that you already own and pick an unused station on your radio. It was so easy - you don't even need instructions.
This slick rodent was purchased for my wife. She loves it and is getting good use from it. Is very simple to use and installs with no problems. The wrap-around cord feature is nice; no need to bundle the cord over the mouse.
I don't have any big problem with its technical specs. My Pro Tour XL works, but its design is flawed. Because its power button is bumped and very sensitive, the device can get powered on very easily in the maker-supplied carrying case. You notice every time you simply put it back in the carrying case, the device turns on. I'm sure that it gets on whenver I grab it or it's packed with other stuff in a golf bag. As a result, battery drain is significant. One battery lasted only two months for just a few rounds of play. At this rate, costs of batteries can quickly surpass the price of this device!
The Panasonic TV/DVD/VCR combo is the ideal purchase in a combination television for these reasons:1. Good picture quality. I've seen better, but I've seen worse, and for more money.2. Renders components obsolete. The moment I got my television home, I was able to disconnect my VCR from my digital cable converter and hook the new television directly to the converter. No need for an additional DVD or VCR component, which is nice because now there aren't so many cords lying around on the floor behind the television, a big plus if you're type-A like I am.3. Competitive pricing. For the quality behind the brand name, this television is priced to outsell others in its category, period.4. Short ramp-up time. The television is easy to program and the remote is extremely user-friendly. Plus the manual that accompanies the television is one of the most well-written component user's manuals I have ever read. The time span between removing the television from the box and watching the television might have been 20 minutes.My family spent the weekend enjoying our new purchase. If you're in the market for a TV/DVD/VCR combo, then look no further. You've found it!*This review refers to the 27-inch television.
Trashed it today morning. It was good for about one year or so, but then started printing wavy patterns and leaving a lot of black ink blotches on the paper. There seemed to be something mechanically wrong as it'd make very strange/whining sounds while copying/printing. Expected better quality from Canon.
Beware - Belkin's site does not have any documentation, drivers or firmware updates for this hub, so if you have a problem with it, you're on your own. I have one, and after installing a minor operating system upgrade, none of the devices plugged into the hub is recognized by the computer (and each one works just fine when plugged directly into the computer's USB ports). Since there are no updates and no support available from Belkin, it's basically a useless piece of junk now.
This hd is working just fine... I've had drives fail on me before but this one is working right out of the box.No guarantees with hd's so always back up your data.
I've seen xerox phaser laser color series used at kinkos before. I also see technicians fixing them at kinkos also...now i know why. I bought this printer at costco because it was on sale with a big discount...now I know why. I bought this printer for my parents and they are going crazy with this piece of junk. I can't point out anything positive because there isn't any.Here are the problems from my experience:1. Fax prints out weird fax error reports everyday that the xerox technician don't even understand. Can't fax to certain area code.2. major paper jams constantly3. This printer spit out codes when there's a problem so the techincian understand and resolves the issues. The problem is...my printer has been spitting codes that the techincian don't even understand quote " These codes are not in my book so I can't help you...sorry"4. auto document feeder jamI wasted enough time on this piece of junk....to sum it up ....DON"T BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK.
I first purchased this item in 2007 at my local Walgreen store for $20. Since then, this FM transmitter went through goods and bads of my life with me for 5 years. Of course, I had to change the cable twice, but the durability and longevity of this item were just amazing. During summer of 2011, I noticed that I only get sound on one side, and only at certain configuration, I would get sound on both sides of the speaker. Then beginning of this year, my FM transmitter finally died. So I bought my second one through Amazon, but this time I wasn't so lucky because it died after one month. I tried to change the fuse, but it didn't work. Now, I just bought my third one, and maybe this time I would get lucky. The sound quality is decent, and it doesn't have any cool features, but it does the job.
This keyboard is smaller and lighter than most others out there but there are two major design flaws: 1) The keyboard is split in two halves with about 2/3 inch gap in between, not a problem in and of itself, except that the keys YHN, which you would expect on the right side, are on the left. This is a real pain for touch typing. 2) The space bar (also in two halves) is just above the raised edge at the bottom of the unit preventing you from pushing the space bar instinctively with your thumb (unless you are double jointed) so I ended up having to use my index finger instead. Later: I recently bought the Logitech Typeaway keyboard which overcomes these design flaws while still being small and light! Keyboard has correct letter layout and bottom edge of the unit is hinged to lay flat allowing for comfortable use of the space bar with your thumb. Definately worth the extra few bucks!
I cant really compare to other transmitters, but I know this is sorta junkish. Half the time you get a pretty bad signal even with the best station and the other half of the time the music breaks up when u wanna blast it. And by bad, I mean either you cant make out the bass or the vocals. You get what you pay for, dont know if Ill buy any more transmitters from here on it. Just invest in a stereo deck with AUX input.
I absolutely love this little video camera - I admit that I am not big into electronics so this works great for me - I use it a lot when I'm visiting the grandkids as it's great to whip out for a few minutes of cute stuff and you can get a lot on in the 60 minutes allowed. My granddaughter loved sitting with me and watching herself on it so it really made for a nice sharing time for the two of us.
I upgraded from a first generation Garmin. The difference in speed was amazing. Typical direction/routing tasks perform well. After an upgrade the system provided traffic alerts. I'm not sure if this is from Garmin or the Microsoft systemThe Microsoft information is okay, but I am in a fringe area, so it is not always up to date.I had some major problems with the Bluetooth connection. It turned out to be a hardware problem. The unit was exchanged quickly by Garmin. After a couple phone calls to Verizon, Motorola, and Garmin, the Bluetooth function is working very well. I can look at recent inbound and outbound calls and see the entire phone book on the unit...cool.
I stopped listening to LPs as most folks did when CD players hit the mass market. Convenience was the name of the game, particularly the ease of listening to music on the road. But what a tremendous difference in sound vinyl really provides! I chose the AT-PL120 after several hours of research on the web over a couple of days. I first considered spending the least amount of money and considered the entry-level model AT-PL50. I talked to an audiophile shop and while the shop thought it was a good entry-level model, they advised me to consider the next step up because it was well worth the investment in terms of sound quality and equipment durability. Upon close inspection at a local electronic store, the AT-PL50 looked really cheap. I decided to spend more money and get decent quality. I considered the AT-APL120 and the Music Hall MMF2.1, which has pretty decent reviews. The difference came down to saving $50 or so and decided to try the Audio Tecnica. I must admit, the sound is impressive and the built quality of the turntable is really good. Besides the DJ features, which I really do not care about, it has several bells and whistles that makes it very professional looking. I am using a pair of B&W bookshelf and a Yamaha RX-777, perhaps one of the few available stereos for music listening you can still get. The combination works well, but no doubt the vinyl sounds much better than a well-recorded CD. The AT-PL120 makes the sound really come alive! If you still have your old records and invested in taking good care of them, spend a few bucks and get this turntable. If I ever decide to burn a few LPs to play them in my car, it also has the built in amp. All in all, after two days of playing LPs on this turntable, I am very satisfied. The AT-PL120 comes pretty well boxed too. Too bad that Amazon packed it in a big but soft box, which was open on one side when UPS delivered. If it wasn't for the Audio Tecnica box, I would have refused the shipment. Luckily it all works like it is supposed to.
The radio didn't work right out of the box. All I got was static. My other weather radio works great. I will buy another brand in the future
I was quite impressed with it actually being usable unlike the Scosche tuneIN I recently bought. The frequency I found most successful was 107.7. 87.7 & 87.9 both had a bit more static. This is Madison, WI - not an overwhelming number of stations. I had a "Tune-Free" a few years until the cable wires started falling out after dragging it around so much but I didn't get another because after researching other websites I found a pic showing 87.7 & 87.9 were no longer there and I assumed perhaps the power level was also lower in making it more FCC approved (even though there's a review for 2008 here saying 87.7 & 87.9 are there, that still was 3 years ago). In my many hours of research trying to find another one that worked, I read something somewhere about how the FCC went through a lot of transmitters in the last few years. I'm not sure why this one still goes down below 88.1 and also seems to be FCC approved, but anyway as I said I found 107.7 was more clear anyway. This worked fine in a 2005 Toyota Prius 12v outlet (that's one of our taxi Prii at Union Cab in Madison, WI), and the power plug thingy is indeed not so big at the end, it is now tapered like most of these, even though the little pics on the instructional sheet shows the shape in the pics you see here. So that problem is fixed. When you unplug the thing and plug it back it it has remembered the frequency it was on, so I never mess with the buttons anymore. Highly recommended, you can actually enjoy music with it.
This product is the perfect match for someone looking for maximum storage and usability. It is the most compact option that I have found for storing important info. USB keys by themselves are always limited to a computer. THis product goes in palm's, cameras, digital picture frames and of course computers. No complaints.
I bought two of these cases to build new Vista ready computers for my home. The cases are super...everything you would expect from an Antec case. Well made, dead quiet, easy to add in your parts.The mother boards I bought are Intel DG965WH models and the Neo430 power supplies furnished with the case will not power these motherboards. When I contacted Antec about it they said it was a problem they new about and they would replace the power supplies. I returned both and after a month wait I got two new Neo430 power supplies. These did not work either.I went to a local supplier, bought another model from a different manufacturer and it worked perfectly. If you are planning on buying Antec Neo model power supplies you better make sure it will work with the mother board you want to use.Jon C - Winston Salem NC
Now, I looked around before buying this product and was very skeptical about buying this product because I had never purchased anything NYRIUS nor had I even heard of the company. But I considered the product because it was on sale here on amazon and decided to give it a try, and boy am I glad. This little (and I do mean little) peice of equipment holds three component devices and even has a little (actually it is quite tiny) remote so you can switch devices without getting up. It provides an excellent picture quality. It allows me to hook up my cable box as well has a DVD player to my TV without having to unplug and replug in cables to switch from device to device. I have been trying to find something like this for months and I am glad I spent the money on it, it was well worth it. I purchased Mediabridge - RCA Component Video Cable with Audio - 6ft to go with my device (I really recommend these cables -- they don't tangle and are very resonably priced -- they are currently on sale on amazon and contain both the audio and video component on one set of sturdy cables). I am very happy with all of my purchases. Hopefully, this device will function for a very long time because then I will be absolutely ecstatic. If it doesn't trust me I will update my post, but from what I can see this will last and it does its job nicely and it is really easy to set up.
This transmitter works great with my iPhone. Once you hit "no" to the Airplane Mode question, it will allow calls to come through, yet still plays good sound quality over car speakers.
Excellent clarity even in low light. Field of view better than most for those of us who wear glasses. Easy to view and read compass. Red light in compass for nighttime use bright enough to see even in daylight. Only 1 problem encountered; that was in aligning the batteries to fully illuminate the compass light. I had to reinsert them several times to get good contact. Once that was accomplished it works perfectly. Overall an excellent piece of equipment for the price. In my opinion Steiner make a better one but it costs 3x as much as Tasco. Unless you plan on putting these binoculars to VERY rugged use (I'm not) these are perfectly adequate for the job at hand--- recreational boating and hiking.
A great product that any frequent computer user should consider as it prevents much of the possible strain an tension that results from frequent mouse use. Prevents painful shoulder and neck. This is my second one and I unconditionally recommend it to anyone.
"It works."By the way you can extend the life of your old drum unit by quite a few pages by wiping the photosensitive part with a soft clotch. Also you can use the old drum for a long time (>1000 pages) after the alert comes on. Your mileage may vary.
I got this for my frequent work traveling with a PC. I try to be a minimalist while traveling and this bag is perfect. Its very light and only has room for my laptop, a magazine or book, and mouse/power cords. If you're looking for something to schlep around a lot of books or stuff this is the wrong bag for you!
Now that I have this set up it does exactly what I wanted it to very well -- that is, in a wired network environment, it streams all the mp3 files that I have on my PC's hard drive through my traditional two-channel audio setup. It has a number of limitations: it doesn't support Internet radio, except for a paid service, and it doesn't support various rights-protected data formats. But it does do the one thing I bought it for extremely well: allowing me to enjoy my entire music collection in an organized, well catalogued way, through my home audio system.As this whole field of products is still pretty new, I also didn't want to spend more money on one of the more advanced systems -- it seems that the customer feedback on all of these media players remains pretty mixed. So I stuck with something relatively simple, and this little box does what I want for a reasonable price. (Previously I was using my iPod on a docking station, connected to my stereo...for the modest price of this Netgear player I've now liberated the iPod that previously was wired up to my stereo.)A couple of cautions:1. A lot of the customer problems cited here at Amazon seem to relate to problems with wireless transmission. I did not even try to set this up in a wireless network; I just hard-wired it into the network port I had installed in my living room. I have had a lot of frustration in my home w/wireless devices so finally just gave up and dropped in wiring for a home network while I was having other electrical work done in my house. I am glad I bit the bullet -- the wired network is saving me a lot of time and trouble. This Netgear product is just one example of the kinds of things that are very happy tethered to a wire that seem to be much more problematic when they are wireless.2. Throw away the software disk that comes with the hardware -- don't install it!. Instead, download the new software and firmware that is on Netgear's site. I couldn't get this to work at all at first -- tech support advised me to uninstall the provided software, download the software update on their site, and start over. This got more complicated than it sounds because I'd already built a database of songs for the Netgear and I had to hunt down this database file and kill it, too...it got a little bit tricky...so it took me a couple of hours in all to get this fixed. Had I started with the new software posted on Netgear's site, I would have had the whole thing done in 20 minutes. In any case, just go right to netgear's site and download their new software, and don't use the junk they ship with the product.I also found netgear's tech support to be very, very good -- they answered the phone quickly (on Christmas Eve!) and were extremely helpful and patient.
With this filter on, color gets distorted. For example, rainbow tint is cast on white objects, as if you are seeing things through a soap bubble. I guess what you pay is what you get. I had to buy another ND filter from a premium brand. Don't waste money on this filter.
I purchased this product...twice. The first time, after it didn't arrive, I contacted Brainstorm corporation and they told me it was out of stock. They refunded my money. A couple weeks later I found it on Amazon under what I thought was a different seller. Turned out is was Brainstorm again...and once again, after contacting them, they informed me it was out of stock and refunded my money. Why do they continue to list it here as IN STOCK? Look at the reviews. The last one before mine is from 2007!
I set this up across a doorway in a somewhat heavy foot traffic area. It looks ok, but most importantly no one is tripping over the cord when they walk past. I used the sticky tape that came with it to hold it in place, but unfortunately once it's been (accidentally) moved from the taped spot, it won't go back and there's a horrible sticky residue left behind. Will most likely have to clean all the tape off and re-tape at some point.
After reading the few reviews on this on Amazon, I was ready to the eventuality of killing my iPod against my will, but actually once I watched a few videos on the Tube and spent a few hours trying to pry my ipod open, it worked ! So this battery kit isn't a miracle but it makes the reparation possible, once you have a few extra tools, and a certain amount of will.
I've been looking for a small, water resistant radio with good, clear sound (and digital tuning) to replace a big clunky radio that I've had taking up half my bathroom counter. I read many good reviews on this radio, so I ordered it. It has great sound and is quite compact. I'm really pleased with it. Now I'll just have to see how long batteries last in it. Other than the unknown battery life, I HIGHLY recommend this radio!!
The cable simply did not work in the ETTL Mode as advertised. I have a Canon XTi Rebel Digital with a 430ex speedlite. Spend the extra $$$ and buy the Canon cable.
I ordered these speaker spikes, to make a long story short, one spike was defective. Called up parts express, told them about problem, they said they would send me another spike. That was two weeks ago, still no part, and probably wont be any either.
I bought this to listen to music while I exercise on my Gazelle that I also recently bought. I was pleasantly surprised when I learned it would also charge my 3rd generation nano iPod, as the manual that came with it said it wouldn't charge it. I can now leave my iPod plugged into the dock and play it whenever I want. The sound quality is better than my computer which has good speakers and 100x better than the crummy little cheap porable speaker system I bought. It is easy to turn off/on and adjust volume. The size is compact and fits easily on my desk. It comes with a bag and can operate on batteries for portability, but I wanted a small but good speaker system to keep plugged into an electrical outlet to use whenever I work out.
I got the ER4S because I needed a pair of high impedance headphones that could go unnoticed in the office while providing a decent load for a vacuum tube headphone amplifier. The sound isolation of these headphones is impressive, but even more so is the detail. I can hear things that even good over the ear headphones cannot reveal. The response seems flat (as in accurate), and drops off a bit on the bass end, but it's well worth the sacrifice for top notch listening in the office without having huge cans on your head.Most earbuds are super high efficient and low impedance which is fine for cheap portable devices, but for high impedance I've not found any earbuds that present a 100 ohm load which is good for more serious amplification equipment.
I used to work at a radio at my university, where I often wore these for several hours at a time. There were barely any padding and my ears were always sore after use. Good sound of course, they're Sennheiser. But find something else if you want to enjoy your music, comfortably.
A confirmed popcorn addict who is getting away from teflon, plastic, and aluminum. This pressure cooker in stainless is the answer to my dreams. Very happy.
I searched long and hard and am very upset with myself for eventually having selected this piece on junk.The 8210 complete series is, at best, a great idea. However it was poorly executed. You get the feeling that Acer was more focused on meeting their financial targets at the expense of us the customers. That's the only logical reason that I could see why they would launch this unfinished, obviously untested excuse for a business class notebook. Please see the folowing reasons:1. Tech support in any form is almost non-existent dispite the fact that Acer boasts that their tech support center is based in the US and not outsourced like many of it's competitors. The best I have done so far is to receive a response to a query that I made on their support forum that proved that the person who responded either cannot read or is a complete idiot. By the way it came in weeks after I resolved the problem myself.The Acer web site and by extension their support site is extremely SLOOOOW. I now actually use it as a example to my students of the importance of good after sales service and the negative effect is can have on future purchases.Oh and by the way if you search for drivers for the 8210 you will find NOTHING. This of course means that Acer believes that the system is perfect.Now for the machine itself:Pros:1. It really is a very nice looking notebook.2. The drivers and utilities are stored on the hard drive and accessible in a neat quick access feature.... but it not well documented and what if the hard drive crashes.Cons:1. The heat dissapation is on the right hand side of the unit smack dead bang where you would use an external right handed mouse. Great idea if you plan on barbecuing your hand.2. The machine hangs ever so often at boot up. This seems to be a random occurrence and I simply cannot pin it down to any specific action. A cold reboot (depressing the power button) seems to fix it until it rears its ugly head again.3. It beeps like crazy on boot up almost like I have clicked something that is not allowed. This is even before I touch the machine.4. The VoIP phone is a great idea but a joke in reality. Absolutely no advantage over my wired headset since it drops the call or sounds super fuzzy when I walk within a few feet away from my notebook.5. The Acer VCM is a utility that supposedly makes it easy to pair Bluetooth headsets including the Acer VoIP phone to the notebook and allows you to easily switch between the bluetooth and the onboard speakers. The shortcut keys do not work. And the utility is missing an "Always on top" feature that makes you think that it is still in beta.Oh and it crashes CONSTANTLY!6. The camera is useless. The quality is HORRIBLE and no where compared to a model like the QuickCam Pro by logitech. Hello!! for this to be value add it must at least meet the standards of the decent add on camera.7. Everytime I reboot the system something different happens: the bluetooth is on/off; the wireless is on/off; the sound card is enabled/disabled. There is no particular order.8. I have gotten over the shock that the screen is this old fashioned non-shiny flat type. Actually its better for business category. However it's way too dim to be used effectively in any area that has adequate lighting.9. The speakers are a little better than headphones and any attempts at playing music through them eventually equates to noise.10. The list is really endless...TAKE SOME ADVICE AND STAY AWAY!! STAY VERY FAR AWAY FROM THIS MODEL!!I WILL NOT BUY ACER AGAIN!!
I received this item for a Christmas present. It was great until the last week. It has been cutting off and on randomly and now it has completely stopped working. I am in the process of contacting Amazon and Garmin to see if anything can be done.
One month passed, and I still not get the product. I sent email to them but they do not response at all!!!
I bought this wiring harness adapter as part of a kit to change my radio. After receiving all three pieces, I realized this part was wrong. I called the vendor directly, and the person who answered the phone was friendly and took the time to research my order. When he realized they had sent me the wrong part, he immediately sent me a replacement at no charge. I received the new part within 2 days! I would not hesitate to order from these folks again anytime!I don't know ANYTHING about installing car stereos and was able to use this to install my new stereo into my old car with no problem.
I used this product to extend our Belkin KVM switch. The product gave us option to use the KVM both from the Rack in the server room, as well as from my desk few offices away. It was very easy to install and worked out of the box. Speaking with Minicom representative though, I was advised to add one more power supply at the receiver end. This applies only to my case - when used to extend KVM switch console (opposed to a regular computer). In the situation, the best practices recommend to add one more power supply on the receiver end to prevent any KB and mouse power sequence issues. I did that and I never had any problems. Good product overall, lot of options, great support from the manufacturer. Following the first unit, we purchased total of 7 units for various application in the office and all work great.
Love that it's small and easy to bend and curl up to put it in my laptop bag. I like everything about it so far.
Not sure there is much to say about a UV filter, but I found the product arrived in good shape and is of excellent quality. Constructed of metal and very sturdy.
Purchased this keyboard to replace a 1st generation Eclipse keyboard that lasted me over 5 years. Quality build for the price.
Mp3 part is great but FM radio will not receive any station without noise. My digital walkman does receive in the same location 25 stations with perfect sound.I tryied 3 units and the same problem. If you will be lucky you will get 1 station out of 25 and still with noise. Piece of junk.
I got this riser as a gift four years ago. It's still going strong, stylish, easy to clean. Its slim line drawer stores a surprising amount of goodies for fast access. It reduces desktop clutter, doesn't hog the desk, and provides a platform for your office knick-knacks as well. I am buying another today for my daughter, who's using a phone book for her monitor riser. This is way nicer.
I have several of these that I use to help organize some of my photography equipment. The compartment dividers move to a number of configurations making it easy to to fit what ever you need it for. I clip a key chain tag to each so I can easily identify the pack I need. I need a couple more.
I ordered two of these; one for myself, one for my boyfriend. At our gym the audio for the televisions is broadcast over a few select radio frequencies, so we needed an inexpensive way to listen while on the cardio machines. Within a matter of days the first set started going out. At first there was a low hum in the background. It got steadily louder until it was impossible to hear anything over it.The second pair's problem is with the tuner. When switched on, the tuner automatically jumps to 106 fm. It takes five or so minutes of constantly pressing the preset buttons to get it to change. Most of the time, as soon as I tune in the station I want, it instantly jumps back to 106 fm. If I am fast enough, I can switch the station lock toggle and begin my workout. It usually take five or six tries to get a station set.Obviously I am very disappointed with this product and will never buy anything of this brand again.
Very good product for the cash! Do not waste time purchasing a big name brand cable for 10x the price from Best buy or circuit city. I've tried them all and this works fine for the cash!
Bag is much bigger (vertically) than normal carry-on. Was expecting a shoulder strap, but none. Don't like the color as well - a blue-greenish color. Too boxy.
This is a wonderful camera. I am not a professional photographer, but have been taking wildlife and sports photographs since the early '70s (Nikon F2). I still have it...The D80 is my first foray into digital SLRs (I first bought a Nikon Coolpix to "test the waters" and loved it). I must admit, I put an awful lot of thought into this purchase. Money is, of course, a major consideration. I really want the D300, but this is out of my price range right now. I vacillated between the D80 and the D90, but finally decided that the video feature (which I would NEVER use, the Live View (which I would not use either)and the added 2MP were not worth the additional cost-I would rather transfer that amount of money to lenses. As a result, I went with the D80 body and two lenses-an 18-55mm and a 70-300 VR zoom lenses. All of my photography is handheld because I rarely have time to set up a tripod. I shoot in a completely manual or aperature priority mode and I really, really like the way the D80 responds and the photographs I get. Not least of all, I especially like the way I can change the ISO from photograph to photograph, depending on the range and visual conditions. And finally, I have some very fast Nikon AF lenses that I think will work in the manual mode.All in all, I am exceptionally pleased with this camera and would recommend it to anyone.
In theory the signal boosters are supposed to improve the signal strength of your cable connection but I did not find a noticeable difference in the signal quality. May be if you do crazy things like attaching several TVs to a sigle cable connection then it may help. but with a couple of TVs it did not appear to make a much of a difference. Bottom line, you are better off calling your cable company to check the line and fix it rather than spending the money on a booster.
Very nice product. Everything you need to know and more are available to you on their website. Very easy set up. It's nice having only 1 remote for everything you need.
An outstanding portable speaker system with good bass. The remote is a nice little extra. This is my second inMotion system (the other was first generation)and I am very satisfied with this upgrade.
These headphones came with two software cd's one was suppose to be an updated version. Neither cd worked and in fact messed up my hard-drive. I e-mailed the manufacture, and no response, and no repose or help from amazon as well. Beware!!
The good is that this is a very, very inexpensive device and it works really well if you can get to that point. But if you are undisciplined like myself (the directions must be followed EXACTLY), or if you are intimidated by the prospect of the included directions instructing you to click "continue anyway" when presented with an installation screen that strongly recommends that you not do so (xp service pack issues I think) then you should spend the extra money on another product.If you get in trouble with this product and want to try again, there is a hole on the back of the unit that you can push with a pen to reset it back to factory specs. Doing this really helped with the problems I had after I moved the router from one computer to another within my house.Now that its working, I'm really thrilled with this router, despite the 4 hours of experimentation and google searches I did to get to this point (which in the end only taught me how to reset the unit). I learned a lot in the process of making this work, and the education alone was worth the (very small) price.
This Neoprene Computer Sleeve DOES NOT fits up to 10.5"x12.5"x2".Is actually LARGER !!From Case Logic website, it fits laptop up to 14" x 11" x 1.8"Amazon made mistake in the description.
I have had this case for over a year now. I have dropped my ipod countless times and it still works great. The case is scratched up but it is still holding up. Even with the case you can still easily work the scroll wheel. However, the belt clip is poorly designed and the ipod is easily knocked off. It is frustrating because you cant even use it when you are exercising because any little jolt knocks the ipod off. So as long as you only need a case, get this product.
THIS ANTENNA WAS THE PERFECT PRODUCT FOR WHAT MY CUSTOMER WAS LOOKING FOR. I WILL CONTINUE TO PURCHASE MORE LIKE IT..
I just needed a set of earphones that will let me hear outside noise when I bike in traffic. I know--better not to listen to music while biking, but if I can't help it, at least I can have earphones that don't fill up my entire ear canal. Great earphones for the price!
This cable works perfectly, anyone who says you need to buy more expensive cables is nuts!
I would recommend this cable to anyone seeking a good, cheap stereo to male RCA cable. The delivery was prompt as always and the cable worked well to my standards.
We have an Epson Stylus Photo 2200, and you can only get ink for it online. I don't like to buy the refurbished or "off brand" kind. I have a strong preference to stick with actual Epson products because the quality of the non-Epson products when used with my printer have always been poor. Anyway, this is good ink. It works with my printer.
Best bang for your buck. Polk knew what they were doing when they made this. Awesome sub that hits hard and sounds great!
I did not buy the B unit, but I did buy the WP11 and it was just an awful experience. Before buying this unit, check with others users to make sure your not asking for trouble.
The card worked right out of the box. The one-page instructions were missing some essential information that I had to retrieve from their website. There is no software included (Windows CD is required)
I got this refurbished for $26 for the St. Patrick's Day sale at Creative Labs and I couldn't be happier. It was scratch-free and played perfectly out of the box. It's so cute and light, I'm going to use it everywhere. Though it's "outdated" now. It still has functions the Ipod doesn't for a small fraction of the price, especially with the Creative Labs sales. It does voice record and it does have radio. You can also make playlists on the player, which I found cool.
I didn't receive the item, I don't think it was the seller's fault, it just didn't arrive.
Palm 3's are not what they are all cracked up to be. Speaking of cracked up, thats what you feel like when you try to synchronize it with your PC or Mac. For a little bit more money, the Palm V or Palm VX are a better choice.
I don't care how low the cost of this computer is, I will NEVER buy it. Why? Because the eMachine that I bought (this model) literally was overheated. The fan was running, the cables were plugged correctly, I'm not sure what I did, but it just overheated, and it froze. I turned it back on...nothing...at all. I could see lights on my PC, and hear a few start-up noises, but nothing. I checked my monitor, nothing, everything was plugged in perfectly. Luckily I was able to returned this. If I wasn't, I would've wasted lots of $$ on a non-working computer. I could've sent it for a new one, but OOPS!, it was a Saturday. I forgot that eMachines doesn't care about customers on Saturdays. So I returned it to where I bought it and got my money.AVOID EMACHINES!!!!!
I ordered this adapter to use in my new Toyota Camry. The plug is too tight to fit into the sockets in my car. I forced the adapter into the socket in the dashboard and when I tried removing it back, it did not come out of the socket. Instead, the socket broke from the dash and the adapter came out with the socket and the wires from back damaging the dash.I have not had any problem with the car's socket. Infact I have been using the connectors in my GPS and Radar detector without any problem.Don't damage your car buying this cheap product.
Good price, quality product, arrived well packed and fast (clearly ymmv based on seller). Go much cheaper per disk and the options appear to be much less reliable. My advice is on the day you look, pick your quality level and buy based on per disk price. A little more effort required, but better than getting a bunch where half fail.
I bought a pair of replacement remotes for the house. Dish Network remotes to be exact. They work they way they are supposed to. They were delivered in a couple of days from when I ordered, & they work perfectly. I am happy.
Salvo por que el autofoco no funciona con la Nikon D60, es una maravilla, muy luminoso y liviano.La limitaci&oacute;n del autofoco no es problema para macro, ya que usualmente se debe utilizar foco selectivo.Muy buen lente para retrato por su caracter de 105mm
I purchased this item over the Rio 600 Model. I ordered before the set date, so I will get a free 32MB SmartMedia Card for it. I should start by saying that if you are the type who can throw down cash like it's going outta style on things like this, skip over the rest of the review. This review is for the careful buyer, who likes to save some dough.Pros-Good quality soundNice Included HeadphonesFairly Simple SoftwareSmall RemoteGood Battery LifeFast PC to Device File Transfers (about 40 sec. a song on a good PC system)Cons-Too Light, Needs More Strength'Bad' Battery Cover (includes two of them, I guess it makes up.)'Bad' Belt Clip Pouch (the one on the remote is cool)Way too small memory (7-9 songs, depending on size.)Remote and Headphones Lines Get Tangled OftenI should add this unit is very cheap, and is well worth every cent. If you want a good MP3 player with out dropping mad cash, go for it. I highly recommend a Smart Media Card of 64MB unless you want to change songs frequenly. I would give it 5 stars, but it has some weaknesses.
My Stylus Photo 1280 prints beautifully, the Epson inks are obviously perfect for it...The interesting point is, the [Amazon.com] price is cheaper than Office Depot. Order the ink from [Amazon.com] when you are ordering something else and there are no shipping charges, so it is a great savings.
It doesn't fit as much stuff as everyone else said in their reviews. One looseleaf and laptop makes it a tight squeeze for lunch. However I do like the bag, the drink holder does its job well and I like the cell phone compartment.
Works as intended, a month into having it.I would suggest this to anyone who has issues with their computer's stock line-in/sound.
Going into this purchase I knew there were tons of Lowepro cases on the market that were readily available. But I wanted to grab something that was specialized, unique, and generally well-reviewed/received. Kata came to mine and I spent quite a bit of time deciding between the C-Series of bags. I settled on this one because of its long term uses of fitting and storing more items.The case is lacking several functional pieces to truly bring it to the forefront of quality. First off, the price led me expecting more. The dividers are SMALL - and each are slightly angled in a way that absolutely puzzled me when I took them out for the first time. Putting them back in requires exact replication of the original configuration otherwise you will have small gaps on the bottom. The dividers are also not very tall. They have no flap overs on the top leaving pieces exposed.The side pocket zippers do not fully close, leaving just a slight amount of the interior showing on the exterior. For a case that is specifically designed to keep the dust and moisture out - this is clearly an area that does not meet expectations.The bags top zippers are also not easy to open. When they go from the closed position to the open position around the bag, you have to navigate the shoulder straps which actually hinder clean movement around the sides. This was a puzzling design flaw that kind of seemed like an obvious conflict of material placement.The shoulder strap is awkward and the padding that are attached on the strap are not adjustable. It only fits in the middle of the strap. You can adjust this with lengthening and shortening the adjusters, but that is tedious.Lastly, the bag that comes with it, to protect sunlight/rain is a hassle to affix. You have to remove both shoulder straps from the connecting plates and then pull and tighten it around the front. Once on the front - it still leaves the back completely exposed. My guess on this design was so that you could still use the belt loop on a person in these elements. I felt like I would break the strap when I was tightening its elastic pull.Other than the above issues its very, very strong and sturdy. It's not ugly or an eye sore. Aesthetically it looks fine. Functionally, on the outside, I'm sure it performs well. It was some of the minor issues that I really took issue with for such an expensive bag. I expect more dividers from a company such as Kata. I expected the dividers to be accurately cut so extra plastic wasn't hanging off sides to scratch exposed pieces. This bag is LARGE and really sticks out of your side when carrying it. Certain people need this much room, I am not one of them. It is an odd shape too. Not completely square or rectangular. More half of a half pentagon, if there is such a thing.I am now planning on purchasing a Lowepro bag as I have been able to compare this Kata bag.
Bought this item as my primary headset for VoIP calls from home and also to be eventually used as a headphone for music. I can't believe the sound quality it delivers with deep bass and crisp highs especially for Jazz and Rock, to the point that I find myself using this unit for music listening even more often than my dedicated music headphones.Conversations are crystal clear and the microphone does an outstanding job minimizing the external noise keeping the attention on the important part, the voice.Very comfortable and light, this headset can be easily adjusted to any size and be worn for long periods of time with virtually no fatigue symptoms. The materials also help isolate the noise coming to your ears, so it takes some time to get used to not hear your own voice during a conversation.
This Hub was just what I needed to replace my old power dock. It keeps all my cords conveniently accessible behind my laptop.
This was a tough purchase, i.e. just go by specifications and not actually hear them? I toiled on this for a couple weeks and decided to go with it. I'm running a Carver sub, NHT L/R/C and the KEF's in the back channels. With my THX 4,000 watt home theater system these speakers not only sound good, they can keep up even with their short size. They sound great with music or movie's. Clean and crisp and with such realism I sometimes have to rewind just to prove I heard something in the background. Very easy to install, although somewhat confusing, i.e. I made a Styrofoam cutout first, installed it, just to see how the thing fixes inside the wall (very cleaver). Wish the cone, however, was black. Still give them a five star.
Before this router I had a Linksys WRT54G running custom DD-WRT firmware for three years. The router eventually gave up after lots of peer-to-peer traffic, and I chose the D-Link DIR-655 to replace it.Setup for the D-Link was absolutely basic. The web configuration interface is extensive and easy to understand. I was up and running in about five minutes out of the box. There are a couple of annoying screens, such as the static list of 50 or whatever port forwarding rules, but most of the interface is top notch.As far as performance goes, the D-Link now has an uptime of one month, since I got it, and has successfully hosted multiple wireless laptops, peer-to-peer traffic, streaming of video from Netflix, online gaming, all without a hiccup. The range is excellent, too. I live on the fourth floor of an apartment building and my iPhone will stay connected and working as I walk down the stairs (through a couple of walls from the router) to the outside, and then as I walk around the building. Nice to have full connection when I am walking the dogs. :)
I received this particular CD-writer as a gift, and have had no problems with it thus far. Installation was simple, and the MusicMatch software is easy to use. I have already created several CD's with complete success. Although, it does take about 30 to 40 minutes to write a CD, I find this characteristic to be unimportant. To me, it dosen't matter how long it takes to write the CD, just as long as it gets the job done. Just to let you know, I am running Windows 98 on a 4-year old Compaq Presario--practically obsolete considering today's technological advances--and the HP CD-writer still works great! I would recommend this product to anyone who wants the flexibility of being able to create their own CD's, without having to pay a great deal for it.
I find it helpful to read the reviews of consumers that have already bought the product. But click on the review from Wayne C4 listed here where it says &quot;Wayne C4 (see more about me)&quot; and he has reviewed 40 + items with many of them using the same words in the review or with only a few words changed. And the items are similar that he reviewed. So he has obviously not purchased these items. So be careful what you read here. Shame on you Wayne C4.
I have owned numerous Celestron telescopes up to 11-inch apertures, so I expected better. I ordered this for my daughter - it arrived defective; the primary mirror had slipped from its bracket, making collimation impossible. In Celestron's defense, it likely happened in transit. Amazon's return policy is not a hassle, and I'm upgrading her to another telescope. I'm sure that had this particular scope not arrived in a defective condition it would have made a great scope. Only criticism is the plugs on the back to cover the collimation screws pop out a bit too easily.
I received the item in great shape and have been using it regularly.I am completely satisfied with the transaction.
This is quality ram from a company that knows it's stuff. I've used Crucial in several computer builds over the years and they have yet to let me down.This was purchased for an older(2006) DELL Inspiron 6400, and it installed in a few minutes and works without any problems at all. It doubled the performance(it had only 512kb...), something my old workhorse needed desperately.Not much more can be said here, this did what it was purchased for, period. Highly recommended!
Hoya SUPER HMC PRO1 Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 58 mmI recently traded a Canon G6 digital camera, purchased a Canon G9 digital camera from Amazon and fitted it with a G9/G7 Lensmate adapter to protect my primary lens and help balance my G9. Based on my previous experience with the Hoya SUPER HMC PRO1 Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 58 mm on my G6, I purchased the same item for my G9. The Hoya filter offers me several benefits including additional protection for my primary lens, 12 layers of Super Multicoating which produce an average transmission of 99.7%, and extreme thinness to minimize vignetting during wide-angle photography. I have already taken numerous photographs with this set up, and am convinced that the Hoya filter is the best of its kind, and completely indispensable for enhancing the pleasure and quality of my digital photography. I unconditionally recommend it.
I bought two logitech remote keyboard with rodents. After perhaps 60 days, the rodents died. Logitech said "gee, we only warrant our products for 30 days."So I switched to other brands, even the hated MS for rodents that worked. Oddly, the Logitech keyboards still work.
The cable I received would not fit into any of the recepticals on the camera. It was not the correct cable.
I bought this after my old optical mouse (a free-after-rebate no-name item I got less than a year ago) was on the fritz. I use this at home, where my computer set-up is less-than-perfect since I don't spend as much time using it as I do my office computer, so with the old mouse, I could feel the onset of carpal tunnel after any intensive mouse sessions (for example, selective color correction of photos in Photoshop). However, with the MX510, I've used it for hours on end with no fatigue at all.The placement of the back/forward buttons is great. I had a Kensington 5-button mouse at work where extra buttons were located at the base of the mouse on both sides, and I was always clicking those by accident. I was not particularly fond of the "cruise control" effect, so I mapped those buttons to Page Up and Page Down. An earlier reviewer stated he had a lot of trouble getting to the Program Swithcer button because he had to "crinch your middle finger up to hit it" but I mouse with my index finger on the wheel, so I never have a problem getting to it. In fact, I hit it a lot when I actually mean to Page Down. Other reviewers have had complained about the stiffness of the wheel, but I find it easy to use.I ordered mine on November 11, 2004, and the CD came with the latest Mouseware drivers (9.80 as of this writing). My only complaint with them is that I can't map the buttons to do different things in different applications. For example, back/forward are only useful while web browsing. Is there some reason I can't make them do something else when I'm not using a browser?
This is a great product. I purchased it for my boyfriend who travels frequently and was dismantling his home kit every time he wanted to bring the Sirius with him... now although this is larger than the home kit, it is less cumbersome because it is all together in one package.Now if only I can get him to carry it on his shoulder since the '80s are coming back! Seriously, product is great, price was even better and making the bf happy...
Sorry others have had bad experiences, mine is going fine. Battery supplied with unit was bad; I had another AAA battery I used instead. Unit powered on fine w/new battery and had no trouble playing a 512 mb SD card with 90 songs or a 128 mb card; sound was v good with good headphones and when played thru my computer speakers connected by the usb cable; sound is mediocre with supplied ear buds but what do you expect?I copied the songs to the SD card through an SD card reader on my computer w/o issue; I also connected the unit through the included usb cable (about $8 or 9 all by itself at R Shack) for grins and both played back and copied files to the SD card in the Trio via usb. No problems (using WinXP pro as the OS)This is a bare bones unit for sure -- compare its $30 price to the price of any Ipod or Creative Product. No .wav or .wma format, no display of song names, no random play, no FM, no microphne but it works fine and has good sound and it is cheap.Very satisfied. Use of SD cards allows de facto unlimited memory (if 90 songs won't do for you, just get another SD card).You can get more but you WILL spend more. This unit is fine if like me all you want to do is play your mp3's when you want. If you want more the advert should tip you off this widget is not for youI rate it a 3 because that's all it is -- plain Jane (plain Jack if you are a femme). You won't write home to Momma about her but she does what she does and she does it just fine.
I have a Netgear WG624 router which I am very pleased with. I bought this card because I was too lazy to run cat5 from my router downstairs to my second PC upstairs. I put it in at the same time I installed XP (was previously 2k). I experienced 1-2 second freezes about twice a minute where everything would stop and audio would stutter. Additionally the system would frequently lock up hard during mpeg play whether local or streaming and required holding the power buttont in to restart. Disabling the wg311t solved my problems. Search Google for wg311 and freeze. This is a common problem at least with XP. It's too late for me to return this adapter. Don't make the same mistake.
Super bargain, I could hardly belive it, If you need a HDMI cable, get it here.Well made, fast service.
Despite the advertising, this ipod (and the 10 gb model, judging by posts elsewhere), is not suitable for active people. The music is stored on a hard drive, which functions only when it is still. To get around this, the unit has a "skip protection" memory buffer advertised to last 25 minutes. The buffer works for only 17 minutes, then the unit locks up and must be rebooted. Mine wouldn't reboot for a long time-- until long after I had finished my workout! Unless you need huge storage capacity, stick with a flash memory mp3 player or casette tapes.
i bought these as a gift for my husband. i was worried that these earphones would be too tight, as my husband is a big guy... but they are not and he says the sound is awesome!
Native resolution on this 42 inch panasonic plasma according to panasonic web site is showing 1024 x 768. Only the 50 inch model is at 1366 x 768.It's still a wonderful plasma yet without those extra 342 pixel across, it's stretched widescreen.I hope fellow Amazonian could confirm this discrepancy.
I bought this to work with my iMac. All my devices work with it perfectly. I keep cables to a camera, iPods, a printer, and an external drive connected, and I can easily plug in a flash drive to the special port on the front of the device. It has been a great value for me.It is small, not stable, and so it is lying on its back, but even so it takes up very little room for all that it does.
Great little ceiling mounts with multiple directional adjustments that hold the speakers in place very well. Attached to a stud these are solid as a rock.The only problem I had was the allen wrench that came with the mounts stripped very easily when tightening down the screws.
The RT311 is a simple, easy-to-install solution for sharing a broadband Internet connection for small office / home office (SOHO) users. It's about as close to plug and play as you're likely to get.Most situations can be covered with the Windows-based installation tool. You'll need all the pertinent info from your provider (IP address, gateway address, DNS address, netmask, etc.), but with this in-hand, the graphical installer makes it easy.More advanced needs, and people who frequently play online multi-user games, will need more expertise to use the RT311. Advanced configurations can only be made by telnetting to the box itself, or by connecting a serial cable and using a terminal program. This won't be an easy task for average users, and while the manual is well-written and thorough, it can't (and doesn't) train newbies on the basics; some level of skill is assumed.Its &quot;firewall&quot; security is centered around NAT (network address translation), which does afford some level of security for your network. (It's also what makes connection sharing work.) In short, private IP addresses are assigned to PCs on your network, and the RT311 remaps connections to a single public IP address assigned by your provider. In this way, your PC is not directly accessible from the outside world, since by default, unsolicited incoming TCP/IP connections are denied access to the network. That's fine, but for real security, look to a SonicWall or something more advanced. The RT311 won't likely do much for certain types of hacker attacks, like Denial of Service (DoS), "ping of death," IP spoofing, and the like, which some more sophisticated solutions do address.NAT also causes problems for some applications. For example, IRC will be tough to use, because most IRC servers require IDENT, and IDENT requests won't pass through the device to your desktop. Dialpad.com, Napster uploads to other users, and a variety of other applications will not work in the RT311's default configuration. You'll need to configure &quot;SUA&quot; for this (i.e., port remapping), but again, that requires telnet or a terminal program, and non-technical users will likely find this a challenge (at least at first).In addition, your port remapping capabilities are limited. You have your choice of remapping everything to a particular machine on the network (not a good idea, and defeats all firewall security, so use it temporarily and sparingly), or mapping selected ports by number. But you can configure a maximum of only six (6) of those, which may not be enough for power users or networks with many users and applications. (The D-Link and Linksys solutions that compete with the RT311 offer just slightly more flexibility here.)Using a hardware solution like the RT311 is, in my experience, far better and more reliable than software-based solutions like WinProxy. (But of course, WinProxy offers web caching, content filtering, and other features that the RT311 and its competitors do not. But I favor the reliability of a dedicated piece of hardware to loading down my PC with yet another task.)Otherwise, the unit does as advertised. It's economical, well supported, well warranted, and well built. Its manual, which is supplied electronically, is as good as they come. And most everything you'll need is in the box (including the basic required cables).One final note: Be aware that this is a real, Ethernet-based solution. You'll need a 10-Base-T or 100-Base-T local area network (LAN), including hubs or switches as needed, and your DSL or cable modem will also need 10-Base-T Ethernet for hook-up. (This box is not really the right choice for sharing dial-up or ISDN connections.)
Real leather and smooth to the touch. I am so glad i got it. It's perfect!
The item I received was marked compatible with VISTA however it did not work. (I do have the a Vista computer) I've learned that it "MUST" have the circle with the four colored flag within. Like wise items for use with the XP computers will have only the flag with the four colors. THIS IS MANDITORY for proper operation, no exceptions. I usually have to learn the hard way.
After my CD play jamed in my truck I was looking for a cheaper alternitive than buying a new deck. My cassette player still works and matched with my MP3 player it was a cheap and easy soultion. They sound quality isnt as great as i hoped tho. Overall I give it 4 stars.
Payed for extended serevice plan and never got a thing in the mail letting me know the plan......
I got this printer with my computer as a package deal from SEARS &amp; ROEBUCKS....Which was my first big mistake...The printer didn't work properly the forst time I used it, so I went back to SEARS, and they as much told me to see COMPAQ.....They should have given me a new printer and sent the printer back themselves...........SO I GIVE THE COMPAQ IJ600 a -1 from a score from 1 to 10
I had a huge old JVC set at some point and decided to pare down over time, slowly discarding the CD changer as my music collection went all digital, etc. When it was time to find a new receiver, I found this one to be a simple straightforward design, a very attractive price point, and honestly, Sony still makes some quality products. I bought a pair of Sony floor speakers to go with it, and my new system was born.We use this receiver every single day. We listen to talk radio (clearly not challenging the system), and I run my MP3 player into the "CD" input since I no longer use CDs. We have presets set, and I even did the name input. I really don't use the remote, but it is a nice option.I don't use this set up to put on a block party or whatever some people who didn't like the output were complaining about. It will absolutely fill my two-story home with volume enough to bother my neighbors if I want to, and I can't imagine asking it to do more than that. It is really a great value, as I recall looking at other receivers with similar specs and I either sacrificed brand reputation or price--this gave me a name I trusted in a pretty compact receiver at a great price--I totally recommend it as long as you just want to use it responsibly in your home (as opposed to your night club) ;)
I am an attorney and I purchased this bag to cart my files and laptop to appearances. I am generally very happy with the bag and felt it was a good deal. I can carry files and still have a cushioned pocket for my laptop. My only complaint is that due to the position of the handle, I cannot keep one of the flaps open without holding it, which makes removing a large file somewhat difficult. Not a big problem so I would still recommend it.
Like other users have said the keys are not very responsive especially the space bar. I seems to feel sticky which makes the keyboard unusable.
These are good cables. Have a good weight to them and can move data at 50Mbps on my system. Runs faster than a 25ft Cat6 cable on my system. Great price for the quality.
I did have to find some newer drivers from my card slot on my laptop, it couldn't see the 2GB ones until I did. But, in every device I have this card in there has never been an issue. From cameras to recorders this is one I will buy each time if the price is right.
This was an xmas gift for my daughter. I was so excited about giving it to her and thought it would be fun for her to take pictures and make videos. I understood they wouldn't have sound and would be short. However, the software kept crashing so nothing could get uploaded to the computer unless I tried doing it through windows movie maker, a process which just frustrated my 10-year-old. The software is suppose to make it more user/kid friendly, without that it's not much use. I'll spend the 100 dollars and get a flip cam instead, then she can have 60 mins of vid time, sound, and the thing will function properly. Sometimes you have to pay more to get quality and this certainly is the case.
was easy to install and picture is great but the monitor already stopped workingPYLE PLVS-720 7-Inch Widescreen Tft/LCD Sun Visor Screen
sounds good, looks nice. Im pleased. I just wish these center channels were not so expenisve to begin with. Overall feel good about the purchase.
My son went through 4 decent backpacks last year (grade 4), including a tough-looking Samsonite (lasted 2 months). This rugged contraption (and a little extra care) is the solution. This is the first and only wheeled backpack that has stood up to the abuse he gives it. Also, this unit seems bottomless: it holds far more than you might expect. This is a very well engineered backpack and therefore highly recommended. Go ahead and by cheaper ones ...you'll eventually end up with a JanSport like we did. Just wait for a decent sale price...
Bought this after I ran out of ports on my wireless router. Plugged it in and works great. Can't ask for more.
I love these so much that I've bought multiple pairs of them over the years. Earpad is large and comfortable, and the sound quality is excellent. I've had headphones that cost four times as much as these with inferior sound quality. You won't be disappointed. Incredible quality for the price!
I bought this because it was less expensive than some others, but still seemed to have reasonable reviews. My unit works fine with my iPods. The connector to the iPod is a bit stiff, but not a problem. I'm happy with the charger.
Recently, I received a Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave radio for Xmas. I've been an avid shortwave radio listener since the mid-1960s and have had several radios throughout the years. As my old Radio Shack cassette shortwave radio died, I wrote a letter to Santa and lo and behold I found the Sony under the tree Xmas morning.The radio has some nice features like full world band coverage, stereo FM with headphones, nice compact size, good ergonomics, fine memory system, synchronous detector (locks in on stations--a great feature), and ability to handle ham radio broadcasts.I like the radio very much. I've spend lots of time playing with it to learn what it can do and I'm generally impressed. Of course, no radio is perfect and this one does have its warts.The worts:1. Sound is okay, but just so. I can live with it, but I'd prefer better fidelity. A larger speaker would be welcome. At least I have good headphones.2. No rotoary tuning knob, just buttons to change the frequency. I'm a big fan of weighted rotary tuning knobs. I wish this radio had one, but the buttons work well as bottons go.3. It would be nice if the display light would stay on when tuning.4. A signal strength indicator would be welcome. There is something approximating one, but it is rather lame (but better than nothing).5. No band selector--all the LW/MW/SW bands run together. I got around this by creating presets at the beginning of each meter band for shortwave.Pros:1. Compact size.2. Features are excellent, especially synchronous detector.3. Great ability to handle SSB breadcasts.4. Tone switch from voice to music (although voice is usually my perfereed choice).5. Line out for recording broadcasts.6. Robust build. This is one well-built attractive radio!7. Good documentation and external passive antenna included.8. Scanning feature works well.9. Fine memory system.In conclusion, this is a fine radio. This is the best that Sony currently has to offer (in the past Sony was one of the world's best manufacturers of shortwave radios). Given that Sony's committment to shortwave radio has greatly diminished, like another reviewer, I would recommend that one buy one now before Sony pulls the plug on it.The competition is strong and there are better offerings, but one has to pay substantially more. The similarily priced Grundig G5/Eton E5 is a viable contender, but its lack of sychronous detection would be a deal breaker for many (including, so it seems, Santa).It would be lovely to have a table top shortwave receiver, a long antenna strewn about in the backyard, but from a practiable (and portable) standpoint, the Sony ICF-SW7600GR is superb. I highly recommend this product.
I had no trouble with this hub working, it's plug and play. I especially like the upright, space-saving design and the mount can also be used two ways according to your preference, upright or sitting flat on the desk. It's quite stable on the mount even fully loaded with cables. I'll buy another for my other pc.
Before this, I had a home-spliced cable. Talk about static! This is way better. No static, runs from my mixer to my receiver, and another from my amp to my receiver. I purchased a few other cables from this dealer, I haven't heard any static!
I was reluctant to buy this cd player (RCA not my favorite), but my girlfriend convinced me to get it. At home I tried an old cd with a large number of mp3s and the device did not recognized them. I then realized that particular cd was not finalized so I tried with a cd that was finalized and it worked great. For a 100 dollars it's worth every penny.
I ordered these binoculars for my husband's birthday. They arrived promptly and in excellent condition; well packed. We both were surprised by how powerful they are and easy to use, WOW! Very, very pleased. They are very light weight (nice for these old arthritic arms and hands). The only possible drawback is that they are not waterproof and need to be kept dry at all times, so DH will not be able to take them along on fishing trips unless he double zipper lock bags them.
This Uv Protection filter works well to protect your lens but does not shoot well at night while directed at light.If you buy this knowing that it is not UV protection coated then its an ok buy. (I didn't know that it was UV protection coated so i feel like i didn't get moneys worth)If you have 10 extra bucks just buy a better quality one.
There can be difficulties getting this software installed on your computer, and it needs to be installed in SAFE MODE in some instances. However, Nikon USA have a superb support facility, and I strongly recommend you contact them if you experiene any difficulties. Photoshop CS2 has a RAW converter function, but Nikon Capture 4.4 is far superior. The settings available in this product allow you to correct almost any error made in-camera - a photographer's dream. The "capture" element of the software however, would be a whole lot better if it allowed you to see on your computer screen the composition you would normally see through the viewfinder. There is now a new version available, Nikon Capture NX - it will sell as an upgrade if you already have Nikon Capture 4.4
Bought this to go with the excellent Dp1, it fits and works great. The only problem is that in bright sunlight you are guessing at the effect. A Hoodman loupe would help. There is a marking dot on the outside of the filter that can be lined up with the sun giving you max effect
This is great system, I just purchased it and can't stop enjoying great sound and ease of use. 5 CD, 120W system for under $150. I love it. Highly recommended
I liked it a lot, I bought it and I was sort of frustrated in the begining but once I got the hang of it and how to scan the pictures, the quality was EXCELENT, and for its price I think its just amazing.
Can be charged/synced with this cover on. Great, thick protection. Highly recommended.
I purchased a full set of these for my new home theater expecting great things (after all, I'd just shelled out a fortune for them).What an idiot I was. After replacing all of my cables and firing up the system, I can see NO DIFFERENCE in picture quality! (brightness, clarity, color, noise, sharpness, etc...)NONE. Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Nyet.So this is what a couple hundred extra dollars bought me?!While I am not advocating using the cheapest cables one can find, I am stating that these are outrageously overrated and overpriced when cables costing so much less perform every bit as well.
Ecxellent little gadget. Now I can charge my camcoder spare battery even in a car. Love it.
CONS: I just dropped this camera ONCE and now when you push the ON button you can no longer see the image that you are about to take. This has been the only accident and there it goes, I can no longer see anything on the screen.This camera also blurs very easily, but you can get use to it.
I received my IPEVO phone about a week ago, and have been very favorably impressed. Previously when I used other USB phones or my internal laptop speaker and microphone, I was constantly receiving complaints regarding the poor quality sound.With this product, people are amazed that I'm using my "computer phone." I've been told that the sound quality is better than the regular telephone line connection.The phone itself works well with Skype on a Macintosh computer, but I was a little disappointed in the "driver," which is available for download from the manufacturer's website. Rather than an invisible piece of coding which instructs the operating system on how to use the phone, the "driver" is actually an application that must be running whenever you use Skype. I've seen the application already crash a couple of times (during non-use), and feel that an actual driver would be more stable and less of a cause of desktop clutter.All in all, I recommend this product as the best Skype phone I've seen that's Mac-compatible. 5 stars for the phone itself, but only 3 for the application required to use it, averages out to the four star rating above.
This remote arrived in only 4 days from adgtron. Only $10 each (free shipping!) for a refurb unit that looked brand new. I had to program a couple keys for turn on/off for my Yamaha receiver (not necesarily fault of remote), then programmed the "A" and "B" buttons at the bottom to turn on/off that, my Directv receiver, and Sony flattie. Did the same thing for my second system for Mitsubishi tv, Panasonic dvd, Kenwood receiver and Directv receiver. Programming was easily accomplished and one touch does it all. We don't use this remote for any other functions, only to simplify on/off for uncomplicating life for everyone else and to keep me from hearing complaints about having to bumble around with all the freaking remotes. The Directv remotes (also programmed for volume control) for both systems are then used for channeling.Christmas present for my wife and kid2. I think they will love it. Better than a bowling ball. Or new vacuum cleaner.Get you some. Make happy.
This is a great printer for the price!!! Very easy to set up and use.
Small, compact works great! Love the simple design and it is less bulky than the previous one we had. Would reccommend this product to anyone who is looking for a wireless FM car transmitter.
The unit was easy to connect to my AiPhone phone system. Very compatible. It is also compatible for the house system video secure system. It is a rugged unit. It was easy to secure the unit and use a standard door bell to ground the I/O voice like to "call". The bright white LED lights are a great addition also.Bob Shaw
PROS: It's size and weight make it almost nonexistant. For running, working out, etc., I haven't found a better choice, and just taking it along with you is effortless. The clip is also very strong. I don't see it ever slipping off a piece of clothing. The new aluminum design makes this a seemingly durable product and very pleasing to look at. It really does go with anything. The storage and battery life are also just right. I listened to my shuffle for a week straight before it needed a charge (obviously it wasn't non-stop). 12 hours is plenty. Plus, you can shuffle the songs or play them in order. As long as you make playlists you like and/or only keep good music in your library the absense of a screen is no big deal. I gladly give it up for the better weight and size. Docking and charging are easy, and iTunes is elementary to use. I recommend this to anyone. A good first player, an absolute perfect second player.CONS: There are a couple minor ones. The only way to charge the player right out of the box is through your USB port. There isn't an AC adapter included. Apple sells them for $30-$40 bucks, yeah right, but I bought an off brand from Amazon for $0.75 plus shipping. I know it's hard to trust an expensive iPod to an off brand, but the reviews of the charger sound good so far. The included headphones aren't stellar. You have to get used to them or they make your ears a little soar once in a while, and the sound quality is alright. The cord length is perfect tho and they do look sweet, so maybe just get a different pair sometime in the future. For those of you who don't like iTunes I don't think you can use anything else. Sorry. Can't say I've really tried, but Apple is usually pretty tight about it. I got used to it. Overall, these minor flaws shouldn't discourage you from the player. It really is as cool as it looks, and it works perfectly.SIDE THOUGHTS: Make sure you have USB 2.0. It's not a big deal, but I went from 20 minute transfers to 3 minute transfers. You can get adapters for your laptop, and PCs are even easier. You don't have to worry about charging it at off times. The make of the battery makes it possible to charge whenever, whether fully dead or not, without losing capacity. Just plug it in every day or so and you'll never run out of juice. The Apple site has more info on the batteries if you're curious. The batteries can even be replaced and are covered for the first year. Because it's a flash memory player, you needn't worry about skipping or breaking hard drive disks. Although real music junkies say flash memory doesn't have the same sound quality (you won't tell a difference).Basically, I LOVE IT. Just think of it as your own personal radio station. You never know what's coming up next (unless it's out of shuffle mode), but you know it'll be a song you like. If not, just skip it. Buy it. It's a good buy.
I bought the D200 to upgrade from the D50. If you can afford it, make the jump. This is the first camera I have owned of this caliber. It is hefty and well constructed which will hopefully last many years. Still getting used to all of the features - there are many! From what I have used so far, the buttons are well placed and logical. There are many features that you don't need to go into the menu selection for anymore (ISO and WB for example), this is very handy to change these settings on the fly while shooting. The timer mode which I use a lot to avoid shake is better than that on the D50. Seem to be endless possibiliites for custom settings which I haven't even explored yet. Only downfall was having to buy new memory cards as it takes CF cards instead of SD as the D50 but this is a very minor issue with these prices falling all the time. This is a camera I will enjoy for many years to come!I purchased the D200 body only and the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-s DX lens to go with it. Great pair. Very sharp results.
This monitor extension arm came with multiple mounting options, making it simple to set up for my application. The instructions were clear and complete. Best of all, it easily supports my 23" LCD Monitor, and has given valuable desktop real estate back to me. I strongly recommend this monitor arm for users who need an easy to adjust monitor arm with a fairly long reach.18 Month Update - I still love this arm. I reposition my monitor often. The movement of the arm is still smooth, and once set in a position, it holds it.
Works as expected. Good product, provides plenty of inputs including S-Video. Price was good, too.
There isn't much to say about this product. It's a 15' DVI-D cable and it works fine. I've been using it almost daily (Computer -> Monitor) for the past six or so months, and there haven't been any problems with it.To my knowledge, DVI-D doesn't support audio the way HDMI does, but I haven't tried since my monitors don't have speakers.Either way, this cable is solid. I've been using it for almost a year now and I haven't had any problems with it.
I purchased the 2040 a few weeks ago and looked forward to taking it on vacation. Truthfully, the software [stinks]. Windows 98 didn't recognize the driver even though I followed every step to the letter. I still haven't figured out why the default file type is effjpg or something instead of a true jpg file. Then there is the 8 mg smart media card. Totally worthless unless you plan on carrying about 8 of them. I can't believe they waste money making those cards. I bought a 64 mg card which was very sufficient if used wisely. I knew I was going to take some web pictures so I took them on low quality. The pictures that I thought had potential, I took on high quality. And the lithium batteries!! Cool!!! I haven't worn them out yet but I did have to go purchase rechargeables and a charger for when they do. But, you aren't supposed to download pictures on the batteries so you have to go buy an AC adapter too. No they don't tell you what the voltage is but you can buy off brand adapters that are specifically made for Olympus cameras. I guess that's it unless you want a camera case. I am proud to say that of all the accessories that I purchased NONE were OEM Olympus. Now if you can get through all that [crud], the camera takes wonderful pictures. The menus can be a pain but after a week of use I can breeze right through them to change any settting. The main reason that I purchased the 2040 was because of the f1.8 lens and the 3.0 optical zoom. This camera takes great pictures in really low light. Sometimes it can be a problem though because a fringe evening shot can look a bit brighter than it really is. I would have given this camera five stars if the software worked right and rechargeable batteries/charger were included. I am very happy with the quality of the pictures.
Bought this amp for my personal training studio. I needed it for 2 sets of speakers. Very pleased with it. I am able to get the quality sound along with additional power. Great mix with polk atriums
... YES !! this is a POWERED speaker set(110 V AC). I had a bunch of music files in my PC that I just wasn't enjoying all that much. Unless I listened to them on my headphones, they just sounded pathetic as they played through the small set of Sony's that I used as monitors. So, on the advice from a friend/computer-geek/musician, I looked into some powered speakers and after a bit of poking around on the internet, I chose the x-230 set from Logitec. OMG What A Difference.. Why had I put up with such crappy sound for so long? (Ummm.. stupidity perhaps?). Anyway, I read the other reviews and decided that the miniscule bit of negatives were just people being nit-picky, so I ordered a set. They arrived 2 days later and I had them installed in around 10 minutes. The sound from these relatively small speakers is fantastic and the bass is truly deep and rich from the sub-woofer. Bass intensity is adjustable via a knob on the sub-woofer, overall volume is adjustable on the front panel of the R-hand speaker and there is even a headphone jack next to the volume controll for you late nighters with family members trying to sleep (they try to sleep.. But I tend to sing along w/the music.. Ooops!). Overall, I'm extremely happy with the x-230 speakers.Lonnie Moore.
TiVo, when new is a great toy. But after the first year I questioned it's worth before renewing the subscription. What did it do? It copied programs, provided a program schedule, provided speed control Slowmo etc. and would record shows following what you choose. If you have cable or satellite you already have a program guild and after a few months of use I turned off the selective recording, ask it to record football and any program with foot and ball gets recorded and in less than a week your 80gig is clogged. So I let the service lapse figuring that I could record the programs manually, if there was ever any over time it always cut it off. Well no, if you do not subscribe that function is turned off and your TiVo unit becomes a boat anchor. No if I decide to get into the DVR market again I will use the Satellite of Cable DVR, same functionality for the same about fee with out having to pay hundreds for a boat anchor.
I use this cable to connect my computer to an HDTV HDMI input. resolution and appearance are great.
I own two of these drives and have them filled with music and data that I access regularly and have had no problem with them. I think it is great these can be stacked without extra cords. They have both ran for a year problem free so I have no problem recommending them. If you have need for large storage these might be your answer. Especially if you hate cords!!!
These need to be longer by .5 to 1"...my subwoofer is almost flat on the floor. The spikes need more length and more threads.
I just received my new Olympus W-10 Digital Voice Recorder and I'm completely happy with it. It's light weight, including batteries. The size is ok, the quality of the recordings is good as long as you use HQ (High Quality). Like almost any other voice recorder, LP (Long Playback) is useless because of the poor quality, unless you use it for recording your own voice in front of the microphone.Using the Recorder is so simple that I only use the manual for reference.The software included is amazing. It was so easy to install and to download wave and image files from the voice recorder to the computer, that I couldn't belive it. I downloaded 4 pictures in less than five seconds!! You can also upload voice files from your computer to the Recorder.The pictures are not as good as any digital camera, however taking pictures is not it's main function so I think the quality of the pictures is good enough. It doesn't have a flash so you can't take pictures without enough light, however it has an indicator that warns you if the Recorder can take the picture or not.It also has an alarm associated with any voice record (maximum 5 records) so you can set the alarm to remember a special event and the recording associated can be played after the alarm. The only problem with this alarm is that it is not loud enough.The best of all is that this product includes everything; batteries, carrying case, strap, USB cable, earphones and software so you don't need to buy anything else.
I had the same experience than Honnoll from Portland. I bought a laptop that has no serial port (running on XP) and the result is that that the USB to serial end up in the storage. How difficult will be to make a driver to that thing to work? I am very dissapointed at Palm.
I bicycle commute to work on a bike path - I put the remote on my bike handlebars, and put the IPod in my hydration pack. It comes with velcro straps to attach to handlebars or steering wheel, but the attachment is too loose for a bumpy bike ride. I ended up threading the velcro through a slot in my stem.The connection between the IPod and the Griffin sometimes comes loose too, so the remote won't work until the two are pressed back together. Now I'm using rubber bands to keep the two connected.There's a flimsy plastic flap on the back of the remote that keeps the remote attached to its holder. This flap broke off the first day I used it, but enough of it remains to still do its job.Aside from these problems, I have to say I'm happy with it. It lets me change the volume, pause when I come to intersections, etc. It works the way it should most of the time, the price is good, and the range is good... but it's frustrating when the remote doesn't work, and I have to dig around in my hydration pack to investigate.
I purchased 2 at the same time. One was DOA and after the return process I attempted to daisy chain the 2 units per sell sheet. Can't do it and tech support was no help. I have had them 2 months and one unit runs fine. The other has become noisy and I'm certain will have to be replaced soon. Poor QC on these products.
Don't buy this one. We're on our second set, thinking that the first one's short life was probably an anomaly. Both sets are only used on long car rides 4-5 times a year, maximum. Our kids never touched it, neither set was dropped, it was not left in the hot or cold car over night: Optimal circumstances for any electronics. Still, our first player died at the year mark. Our current one, under a year! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.
I was very nice and come very fast I started using it as soon as I get and pay for it later on I'll recommend it.
LTB shipped me a defective headset. I finally got a RMA number from them, and returned it - the USPS verified that they received it. It's been 5 months, and despite repeated emails to them, they have not refunded my money, nor even bothered to reply to any of my emails.Be warned.
I like this unit. High quality prints and scans. This is the third one I have had. First one had a board crap out, the second one quit after about 2 years. Message came up about service. Something about pad cleaning due. Factory said it was too expensive to do and recommended getting a new unit. (????????????) It is true.I was able to find a reconditioned unit at half price. Other than that, it is great and it can scan negs and slides also.
I picked up these speakers for $40 (CDN) at Future Shop. I am really impressed, they sound AWESOME, I am very happy with the bass, for the money I paid, its tough to beat this system.
I was extremely animated with this recorder after handling it. It was incredible to discover how it is easy to use it and also the enormous amount of available alternatives (recording options, folders, PC link, etc.). Considering the cost, I understand that made an excellent choice.
I love variety and color so these are wonderful for my various DVD projects. I just wish they had purple!
I looked around a long time before settling on this set to go with my laptop and the sound is amazing for a 2.1 system with a lousy laptop sound chipset. The tweeters in each satellite deliver crisp highs too. Real value for money. The subwoofer's bass is rock-solid and way powerful too.
It's a nice unit that brings color laser features to a small office, WITH scanning and copying. It's not meant for high volume, but it does what its supposed to do well.This unit doesn't even have a fax, so I don't know what the other reviewer is referring to. The 6110MPF/X unit offers faxing, but its $100 more as well.
Let me go against the grain here - I ended up selling mine, although there was nothing wrong with it (no defects).I purchased this as a second camera to complement an "oldie but goodie" Sony F-707. I thought that the 10x zoom and the smaller size would help me be able to take photos in more places - when I traveled, took walks, etc.But I found that this unit is too big and heavy for a pocket - and I needed to use a hard case to carry it. At that point, it was almost no different than my (very large) F-707, and the photos it takes do not approach the Sony.In short, it was the wrong compromise for me. I suspect this would be a good camera for a lot of people as an "only" camera, but it did not fit my needs as a portable. Perhaps I am spoiled by my 6 year old Sony. I will be buying something else for traveling, but it will be ultra small as opposed to the mid-size and weight of this.
I purchased this cutter back in February of 2008. I have been a scrapbooker for over 15 years and wanted a cutter that would cut stacks of cardstock along with chipboard, which you are unable to do with the basic plastic trimmers on the market. I did a great deal of research before purchasing the Rotatrim 15. I couldn't be more happy with my purchase as it was well worth the money. It cuts as sharply today and it did when I first received it. It cuts my cardstock perfectly straight, even with stacks, and crops the photos I print out exactly where I want. As long as you allow your photos to completely dry, it absolutely does not damage them at all. The cutter allows cuts from top to bottom and then bottom to top. I am completely satisfied with this product and will never use any other cutter than Rotatrim.
I bought this battery one year ago and now it won't hold a charge. The original Toshiba battery lasted 4 years.
I purchased these last year, and on my first use on a 6 hr airplane flt. the headphone broke. The headband started digging into the side of head above my ears after a while. I took the headphones off leaving them on my seat and when I returned sat on them and one of the ear phones broke off instantly. They were bulky fitting into the loose cloth bag they come with. Not impressed at all with the design, but the noise cancelling feature was nice when I clicked it on.
It may not have all the bells and whistles that some handheld PDAs have, but it does all that I require. It is easy to use, I was able to download all of the information that I had synced onto my computer from my Handspring which was quite a convenience. The only complaint I can think of is the contrast makes some screens a little less sharp than I would like them to be. All in all, an excellent buy!
I purchased this all-in-one a few months ago...it worked great for the first month but...now I have issues with faxing (receiving) it is NOT user friendly when trying to receive a fax with an answering machine or even without...very difficult to understand how the receiving modes work and which one is the best for your phone set up...other than that the copy, scan, and print features are good with the exception of I wish it had a multiple page loading (u have to place 1 page at a time on the glass to scan or copy) so if you have several pages to fax or scan it takes a while. Other than that it is a decent buy.
I purchased this cable thinking because it was a sony product that it would be as the TV's, how wrong I was. After 4 weeks of using the cable, it died. I then purchased a monster cable and it has worked perfectly!! (Its worth extra money!!)
Good DVD-R for archiving all those important files. Works fine with both my iMac G5 and HP WIndows 7 laptop. Never had any problems. Also made in the USA.
I choose this product because I owned one but not hi-def. yet and was stollen but i still have some accessories of canon brand.What can I say with this was owesome simlpy magnificent bright colors that you can see through the LCD screen even in a bright day light.
I love this camera, for the price.. had it for a couple months now, and overall it's great for a compact digital camera... only negative is that I still manage to get blurred images sometimes, unless I'm completely not moving or using a tripod. Otherwise, it takes very clear, lush and detailed pictures with true to life colors, and doesn't seem to burn through batteries as easily as other cameras I've had in years past, and has a lot of nice features. The Red Eye redux and direct to TV/computer works wonderfully... it's pretty fast in recovery time... and it does an excellent job in self adjusting to the light situation, no matter what it may be.
This is one of the best digital microphones I have seen in a long time. A friend of mine just received one and I was amazed at the quality of the product. I have been looking around at stores and internet shopping sites, but none had very good microphones at a low price. My friend and I have suggested this microphone to many and I hope that I have convinced you because this is a product that is worth every penny plus some. I promise that if you get this product, you will be fully satisfied as I have been.
Great booster. I have tried several others and this out performs them by far. It is a real value and highly recommended.
I had a defective tape adapter when I got it, but Amazon immediately sent me a new one before I even sent in the old one. They work fairly well, but they do skip if you move it around alot. It makes a good little portlable vcd player though. If you mount it to a stationary position (in your car) it works pretty good. With all the functions included and the remote I'd say it's a good deal. Just don't expect to go hiking or jogging with it.
Great case! Keeps things organized, and protected with the steel cover. I want more of these!
An ideal size for a regular consumer size DSLR. Good padding and protection for the camera. There is room for the camera and shoulder strap in the main compartment. You can put the enclosed lens cloth in the inside zipper. For the front zipper, you can put extra battery and memory card.The tripod is too small and not useful for DSLR camera but should be useful for a compact P&S; camera.The only concern I have is the zipper is sometimes hard to use with one hand and the plastic rings for the should strap feel a little unsturdy under heavy impact.
every now and again, the speakers will strart to buzz for a few seconds and then stop. Other than that, they work pretty well. Unfortunately I have a imac, so I do not get the whole surround sound effect. I can get so three out of the five speakers work, plus the subwoofer. Still trying to find an external soundcard that will work for my imac and speakers.
I bought this to replace my Griffin RoadTrip. (it broke)It's an excellent little device in my truck where the antennais in the front. In my car it had too much static and is almosttoo annoying to use, but the antenna is in the back.This was a lot easier to plug into my vehicles than the RT.It was also easier to navigate my ipod since it's just on a cordrather than plugged into a cradle like the RT.
Bought to keep our 2 year old occupied on flights. So far it has worked great and allows 2 to listen simultaneously. Only flaw is that battery won't fit on player when in carrying case. Great deal for under $[...].
This cable is perfect. Forget about overspending at your local electronics store. This is much cheaper and works just as good.
Technically flawless with great sound. Battery life seems good also.LCD display is half the size of a postage stamp and unreadable for anyone over 40.The button labeling is simply slightly raised lettering in the plastic - WAY too small and the same color as the background.A good buy for 20/20 eyes.
Easy enough to use. The fact that this product comes with NO user manual whatsoever is a testament to that.Although there ARE cheaper backup solutions to your Palm, the only one I can think of at the top of my head being using a normal expansion card and specific software like BackupMan or BackupBuddyVFS ($10 to $15 compared to this product for $40 - $50), this product still has &gt;some&lt; practicality.Many people consider a backup card for Palm PDAs for the case that BOTH their PC AND Palm dies on them. Here are some things to consider:-If you have only one expansion card and you lose it with your PDA, you just lost all info on your handheld and card. In the rare case that you lose info backed to your PC, you're out of luck-hearing as how software only backup solutions work well, it may be worth your while to pursue a better deal if u can on this.
The issues I've had with these hooks are:* The pins that stick into the partition wall fabric are very blunt and do not penetrate the fabric well at all* The hook portion does not have much actual space between it and the backing, so it's not particularly useful
I hooked it up everyway I could to get it to work, but I got nothing so I returned to have my purchase credited to my account. Furthermore, the manual said to press input selection and then press L1 on my television. The menu on my TV does not have L1. It had AV1 and AV2. But in any case, I could not get it work so I returned it for a full refund.
I have had this for a week now. The GPS fix for me has never taken more than 5 seconds.It has a speed limit warning, which I like very much. The voice prompt is audible and you can choose between a male or a female voice. You can preview your trip turn by turn before you begin your journey.It is very handy because of it's shape.I can carry it along with comfort like a PDA.The processor is fast and thus the rerouting feature takes no time to recalculate the route.In my recent experience,a street was misspelt and some street names were missing. The remote that comes with it is so useful that you don't have to lean towards the gps(to press the buttons) all the time. it is a Great buy !
Nice and small, worked great. Dont expect to fit a projector and a 15" laptop on it though. I would say most projectors and any 12" laptop would work.
Memory was installed on a netbook with a max limit of 2GB... it worked as it should with no problems...
I bought my Jornada about 4 months ago,and I think its the best windows ce machine on the market.Its advertized that you can install java from the CD that comes with it,but when I tryed to intall it,there wasnt any Java in the CD,I have been trying to find out if I can get it from Hewlett Packard,but nobody knows a thing about Java for Windows CE. The other thing is that the price is very high,Amazon has the best price for the Jornada,about $150.00 less,of what I payd.
It does everything they say it does, and looks and works great, it is hard to get to excited about this product, but I don't understand why would spend alot on one of these, buy two, use it till it is dead, throw it away and bust out the back up model, or buy another one. Lets face it, this is a portable stereo, and they get worked, don't spend alot, enjoy it and when/if it dies buy a new one. this one is great, and works great for the price, it was as expected for the money.
I ordered the Averatec AV3250PX from Amazon on Saturday and received it on the following Thursday with free UPS service. I was impressed. As for the machine, it has everything I wanted. I think the display is very clear, the hard drive more than ample at 80 gigs, and with Win XP Pro, the final $876.00 cost after rebates from Amazon and Averatec made the deal unbeatable. The keyboard works fine. There is no serial or parallel port, but the three USB 2.0 ports work well for attaching perhiperals. The built in 802.11g wireless LAN was easy to configure by adding on an access point to my wired router. I used the Microsoft MN-700, which set up in about 10 minutes with 128 bit WEP encryption. The built in DVD RW worked well, especially when I upgraded to SP2 with the MS CD. Adding software such as MS Office was fast and trouble free. The computer comes with sparse software, but who needs all the usual bundled junk anyhow?I like both the look and feel of the machine. The lights for different functions are colored and well placed. Overall, the machine runs cool and quiet. If there were problems before,they have been corrected. Averatec also offers free 24/7 phone support. The touchpad is very sensitive, but can be adjusted in the Control Panel. No written manual, but it is included in a PDF file of 59 pages.This is my first notebook or laptop, and from my initial experience, I would not hesitate to get another Averatec down the road.
I have used this model of headphones for over 20 years as part of my job in video post production. These headphones are the work horse for broadcast television, editing, quality control, sound engineering; all forms of production and post production. You don't need to buy any other brands of headphones that cost more money and don't perform as well. I currently have at least 4 sets of these (some stay at work, some I use at home) and my oldest set is over 20 years old and still work fine... even if the ear pads have lost the vinyl and are down to just the inner cloth.As others have mentioned, you can break these if you drop them or abuse them. But I use then everyday in the course of my job, and have had very few problems with them. They come with a standard TRS phono jack (tip, ring & sleeve) which also unscrews to reveal a mini jack that will work on iPods and laptops. One weakness is that the standard phono jacks on these have a tendency to break at the tip which handles the left audio channel. If you break the jack you may not notice it because it will still be attached, but you will lose audio to the left side. Just don't think that the cord is bad or the left speaker went out. Just check the jack tip, it can be easily replaced. A Sony replacement will cost about twenty bucks, so I always save my old headsets for parts.I only gave these four stars because the quality has diminished some over the years. Early models were all made in Japan and of top quality. In the last few years these are now made for Sony in China and the cords are far less hardy than they used to be. The cords now have a tendency to lose the 'coil' and loosen up after several months of constant use. Usually you will only have problems with the jack over extended use, but like I said, it is easily replaced.Try them out, they are the industry standard for studio monitors.
I believe my experience with Delkin may be helpful to those trying to decide which manufacturer to choose.I'm not specifically offering a review of the Delkin Firewire Reader/Writer itself since I purchased the Delkin USB 2.0 Reader/Writer. (My camera uses SD...and at the time I found this Amazon.com site I was considering a camera that uses Compact Flash.)However, my experience with Delkin may be helpful to those trying to decide between Delkin and other manufacturers.I found their customer service was absolutely OUTSTANDING...better than any I've experienced.There was a delay in receiving the Delkin Reader. When I contacted the Delkin representative, she IMMEDIATELY responded...to first identify the cause (shipping error). She then sent out a new product that very day. You could tell that the Delkin representative was genuinely concerned that there had been ANY delay.I received it a few days later. I've had it several weeks...and it's worked perfectly.I was informed that I should contact them if any problems arose.In summary, I'm not comparing the relative merits of a USB 2.0 READER/WRITER versus the FireWire Reader/Writer. I believe that has to be an individual decision.)However, if you're trying to decide between other manufacturers and Delkin...in my own experience Delkin has gone the extra mile in standing behind their transaction.And they seemed genuinely concerned that their reader/writer met the requirements that I described relating to my equipment (camera/computer/and project. needs..rather than trying to push their product.Quite frankly, it was very refreshing!
I've had this monitor for 4.5 years now and it's still running perfectly. No dead pixels or other issues. The swivel feature is great!
When I first bought this, I expected this to be simple and fast because I wanted to just be an Easy Microsoft Points Card via Online but it wasn't anything like that. Instead, it took forever! I hate this, and it said it would take up to 4 hours to get the code! What a ripoff!
The display is nothing like what is pictured on the web site. The sharpness, black and white, just isn't there.It does not come with a printed use manual. It does have a manual on a CD if that's the way you like to study a use manual then go for it.
I just picked this up at a local retailer and found that you MUST NOT plug it into your computer or let music match start until it has finished installing the drivers! Otherwise the installation is easy. Moving music over to it is farly simple. The songs aren't tagged, time and track are shown on the large display. With 16 MB internal memory, I could only get 16 songs on it at the minimum bit rate of 32. And here is were the problem is....at 32 kbs the songs are scratchy or have static in them. At higher bit rates the quality is better. The unit is about the size of a pack of cards and uses 2 AA batteries. The case is a little cheap looking...but hey it is [inexpensive]... And for the good news...I found a ... rebate at their web site. If the rebate works it would be only [price] bucks! More memory can be added but it has to be multimediacards not the type I use in my digital camera...rats. Anyway it works and when I did all the wrong things during installation thier web site got me fixed.
I received this unit as a Christmas present, and used it 3 times in two weeks, then the unit failed to read any CD I tried to play. I re-read the owners manual and nothing worked. I then contacted Panasonic and their instructions failed as to what was wrong and it still was unable to read CD's. I then contacted Amazon and related my problem to them. Their customer service department was terrific and sent me a replacement unit (same model), which was used only twice and the same problem arose. I again contacted Amazon, who again were absolutely wonderful in helping me, said they would send me a prepaid label to return the second unit and would issue me a gift certificate for the purchase price of this gift. I cannot praise Amazon enough for their excellent customer support. I will think twice before I ever purchase a Panasonic product again, especially any of their DVD players. I will use my Amazon gift certificate to purchase a DVD player from another manufacturer, it certainly won't be a product from Panasonic. Keep up the good work Amazon...I will be a customer with you for a long time.
I bought a pair of these Fontopia from Japan in 2001, and am now having to replace them due to the cable fraying (next to the join with the extension).I've tried many other types of headphone since purchasing these, and none come close for comfort, sound quality and noise reduction from the outside world.I'm on my second set of silicon buds, be wary, they do go walkabout occasionally. Anyone who's scambled around a floor looking for a RGP contact lens will know the feeling....So buy them, they're good. But be wary of loosing the buds, and be gentle with the lightweight cord.
When I purchased the Whistler 440, this was "recommended" to be packaged with the purchase of that item. When I received it, the unit was too wide to fit into the Whistler mount opening so I am returning it for a refund. The return slip indicates I am responsible for return shipping, but I am hoping with further explanation, they will refund this as well, realizing that they have marketed this item incorrectly. I have had nothing but great experiences with Amazon so am confident they will make this right.
Thie unit was a very poor constructed. The floor pads would not stay connected to the post. The post would not stay connected together. The steel post could be bent without any problem. The post should have been made with better steel. )verl all this unit was a waist of money I paid for the. I paided for 4 units. Was a waist of my money.
SHORT & SWEET : Great Price ($19.00 IN TOTAL) > Very good product(Research, Reviews & personal experience with product so far) > Great online deal(discount and delivery)
I purchased my HP 1610 All-In-One back in April of 2006 when I purchased my Sony Vaio PC. I had problems with this printer from the get-go. When printing, it would try to feed 5 pages at once instead of 1. When I called their customer service, you couldn't even understand anyone because of their outsourcing to some foreign country. After an hour, I finally understood that I had to take the back completely off, clean the roller and try to print again. Every time paper got stuck, I'd have to do this. This problem seemed normal to HP and they would not agree to replace the product or correct the problem.Then, yesterday I was printing and on my LCD screen, came up the error "check color cartridge". I pulled it out, looked at it to see if ink was blocking the connections, but there was nothing. I looked up the troubleshooting on HP's website, and followed the directions on how to clean the cartridge- it still wouldn't work. I then disconnected the printer to let it reset. It would barely come on before the error screen returned. This error rendered the unit completely useless. I called HP's customer service again, and since the printer was just beyond the one year limited warranty, they would not help unless I paid either $35 for someone to reset the printer (which I had already done), and download drivers (which I also did and they didn't work), or purchase a new HP printer. I was not wanting to do either one.After long contemplation, I decided instead of buying another cartridge and not knowing how long that one would last before the error message would return, I decided to buy a new printer.I purchased a Canon MP160 all-in-one printer/scanner/copier (with a 3 year warranty!). I will NEVER buy any HP product again due to their poor customer service, poor quality of their products and basically planned obsolescence by the company. This printer is the worst of the worst.
The metal bracket is nice and sturdy and the cables appear to be of good quality and adequate length for a fairly big box (more than adequate for the HP Pavilion HPE 8 I installed it in).I have a multi-boot configuration, and the eSATA worked just as expected on Linux (Ubunto 11.04). However, the usefulness on Windows 7 is questionable. The problem is Windows 7 does not treat an eSATA disk like a removable, so unless you have the eSATA disk plugged in and powered up at boot it is not visible. How lame. Saw some discussion of this on the net, but did not find a solution, but would not be surprised if there is one. Again, Windows 7, how lame, but can't blame the device for this.
This is my second Harmony and I used to rave about them. Now I have to say I am most displeased. My first one started to not use the charger without some major finagling to get it to charge, then it just died completely and wouldn't do anything.So I get the 1000. Lovely looking unit and it held such promise. I have had it for two months as I write this and I am VERY disappointed. It seems I probably have a bad unit, but Harmony says they've never seen a 1000 do what mine has done. It began okay. If you think being slow to respond to the touchscreen okay. If you think random lockups are okay. Well, after numerous of those random lockups which required me to remove the battery and then put it back in to reboot, then wait the two minutes to reboot (all the while not being able to turn on my gear!) only to have it start spewing all nonsense of commands upon restarting, It has died. I had it on the charger overnight and went to pick it up this morning. As soon as I took it off the charger it started an activity I didn't request, then locked up. I removed the battery and put it back in but it never came back to life. D E A D DEAD!. Except for the Activities button. It still lights up! Yay, a $300 nightlight.Logitech customer support was most unhelpful, but after 45 minutes on the phone, connecting the remote, disconnecting the remote, battery in, battery out, on the cradle, off the cradle, hold this , do that, stick it there, place it here, they are going to turn it over to their warranty department. So it's being taken care of, right? If only. They say the warranty dept. will contact me in 4 or 5 business days to DETERMINE if they will warranty the unit at all. What the heck do they need 4 or 5 days to do that for?I'd stay away from Logitech Harmony if given a choice. But since there is nothing out there that I know of that is so cost effective and easy to use, it's hard to do so. Just hope that you get a unit that is not so clearly possessed as mine was/is.***Update- April 14th, 2010*** So, it's been awhile. They DID warranty it and sent another out to me. I have been using it ever since, but only to turn on and off my gear and switch between activities. For $300, I want more, but this remote barely does this well enough, so I'm not gonna push it. The sound it makes for the first 30 secs on the charger is beyond annoying. I pull it off to start an activity and it's like I'm trying to launch a missile strike, it takes so long to actually send the commands. That's if it even responds. Sometimes it just sits there for a good thirty seconds to a minute all lit up and pretty, but won't do squat, touchscreen or hard keys.As part of a class-action lawsuit against Logitech regarding the lack of capabilities of this remote that it was advertised as having, I just received my settlement. A refurbed 890 with all the goodies. I'll be setting it up to work my system now... Haha, no that's a joke. I just wanted to make sure Logitech had to send me one for my troubles. I won't be using either Logitech once this 1000 dies, which I am confident will be soon, either on its own or from being thrown out the window in frustration. Maybe the best would be retiring this POS to the used electronics box aong with the 890. To be pulled out in 50 years to wow the grandkids with the crap of the past.Please do not waste your hard-earned money on this garbage product that Logitech is somehow still allowed to peddle. I would only try a Harmony "One" in the future, but I'd certainly have to use it a bit before I even thought about buying another Logitech Harmony.
I have had this camera for about a year now and have become the photographer of the family even though others have much more expensive equipment and I really don't know anything about photography. The detail in the photos along with the color are excellent. Its alse easy enough to use that you don't have to read the booklet. The little LCD sreen is not great but it is useful. It will also print out an impressive 8X10 even though 5x7 is where it really shines.It also does a good job with photos to put on the web whether you are trading pics with distant friends/family or selling items on the net or auctions. The close-up feature is really great to show detail when selling items as detail helps bring more money when selling/auctioning.This is just a great camera and now there are many opportunities to get it for a lot less than cameras that don't really do much more for the simple photographer.
If you are running a SOHO setup or mostly print black and draft prints, this all-in-one is handy to have around. The multi-function capabilities and ergonomics are friendly. Print output leaves more to be desired, especially in color mode where the black output is compensated by mixing colors from the color ink cart.Forget about even a half decent photo prints with this printer.4 out of 5 for black prints2 out of 5 for color prints
I LOVE my dual deck VCR!! i have had my dual deck vcr for over 20 yrs. everything works great on it i can copy rented movies and if i copy a taped tv movie, it removes all the commercials with no problems.the only thing i wont be able to do is when analog tv switches to digital in feb 2009, is use it to record channels ie; 8.2 8.3 8.4 etc it will only recognize the normal analog channels ie; 3 5 8 10 12 etc.Also you have to have the converter box set to the same channel as the vcr while taping. No more watching one channel while taping another. ( i am still trying to contact the converter box companys to find a way around this )
There are a lot of positive attributes to this product. First, if you're renting your DSL modem this will save you money every month. It's great if you're looking for an easy to set up home network or wireless network. The parental features are extremely useful and tamper proof.The parental controls could be a little more flexible (e.g. allowing for seperate schedules for each day of the week) and the modem seems to slow when multi-tasking.
This is a great expansion pack to own. Slide it on and "Tah ding" your connected and ready to go. I chose to go with this instead of the CF expansion pack because of the flexability of options. You can use 2 CF cards (with the use of CF card Adapters, it does come with 1), or 2 type II PC cards, or 1 CF card and 1 type II PC card, or 1 type III PC card. It also has a built in battery pack to extend how long you can use your iPAQ between charges. By the way if you have a charger for you iPAQ, which I'm sure you do, It will charge the battery in the pack at the same time you charge your iPAQ.If you are looking for a compact expandable solution, this pack is "not" what your looking for. The straight truth is it's bulky. The pictures you see on the web make it look thin and are misleading. However if you don't mind the bulk I'm sure you'll reap the joys the flexibility of this unit will bring you.The only reason I give this 4 stars out of 5 is I wish it had a screen cover built in so I could toss it in my bag when I'm on the go and not worry about anything buggering up the touch screen, or pausing the media player when I'm listening to MP3's.
I love the design; however, it doesn't work as expected. If the keyboard is on a flat surface, it seems to work ok. But, if I sit back on the couch (the way you want to use a wireless keyboard in your living room), the keys repeat like crazy. I press one letter and the screen fills with that letter. I called Microsoft, we tried several fixes, finally they sent me a replacement. Same problem. I tried from different distances (right next to the computer to a max of 10'. It occurred everywhere. Now, the mouse is no longer tracking correctly. I called Microsoft to tell them that I have the same problem and they told me to return the keyboard for a refund. I have a Microsoft 64bit home premium system. It should work with this OS. I have tried to reinstall several times and the problem just gets worse. Now, the installation won't configure the bluetooth properly and other devices aren't recognized. In addition, the keyboard failure has become more consistent even when on a flat surface. MS needs to resolve this problem. The keyboard could be a great device, if only it worked.
My work was going to pay for a PDA, so had to choose between a HP Jornada, and a Handspring. I got to take the HP thing home with me for a week to try out, and then the Handspring. The Handspring blew the PocketPC away. The PocketPC runs a version of Windows, which is awful - it crashed on me several times for no apparent reason, and had a clumsy interface. It has a lot of 'gee-whiz' features that are useful for trying to impress geek friends (and eat bettery life), but which do not help keep organized. The Palm OS is elegant and easy, and the Visor's battery life is amazing. In the end I came away thinking that the Handspring is like a work of fine art, and the PocketPC is like a poster from the mall with some flashing neon lights.
I was not disappointed at all by this cable. High quality cable and ends. I had no issue hooking to my PC or to the external drive. I am happy to have the extra speed provided via eSATA.
I use this product on Windows XP and a couple of CF 256 cards and let me tell you, it is unbeatable. It takes 10 seconds to transfer 100 MB. I tried USB 2.0 at a friend's and it is slower.I use it to transfer music, pictures, files and works great!
I did my research and it paid dividends. The Archos is a great device. It plays most files types except for mkv and unlike the Ipod, you need not convert xvids/divx files before viewing. This continues to deliver and meets my expectations.
The HP Advanced Photo Paper is excellent. My HP Photosmart A716 printer produces an excellent image.
One of my functions at work is client services for my department. The billing department supervisor decided that her employees MUST HAVE DUAL MONITORS in order to work effectively. One of the employess did not have a card that supported dual monitors. Instead of replacing a perfectly good computer I started shopping for a video card that would support dual monitor. I found this one and had purchasing order it. I was mildly suprised (because I apparantly can't read :-) when five (5!) of these things showed up! Relooking at the description I finnally noticed it was a five pack! Duh! Well no problem! I can always use extra video cards :-)These cards are all labeled "For Use in HP Computers Only". No worries just go out to the ATI website and download the drivers... load... and all will be well.I have used three of these cards now on various machines and once installed they work great. On an older DELL work station it changed the Windows 7 Performance Index from 3.4 to 4.7 (out of 7)... A very significant increase!Now one of the cards does not appear to work... but hey! Four out of five isn't bad! Especially considering the price for five was less than the price of ONE elsewhere!!!!All in all a very good buy both in perforamnce and value.
You would THINK that when you buy something labeled with the part number and brand name of what you want, say, "IBM 73P2698 Trackpoint Cap Collection," you'd get what you're expecting. Apparently the seller I chose, amznpmts, disagrees.These are cheaper-plastic knockoffs that look terrible. There is no Lenovo or IBM branding on the packaging and no "I" stamp on the bottom. The Soft Dome and Soft Rim trackpoints are covered in black spots, (grease or black plastic from manufacturing?) which won't wash off, and this is on the bottom AND top of the trackpoint.I have a legit Soft Dome to compare to, and the real deal is much softer and works better. These are very stiff plastic and are a completely different color red than real TrackPoints. Since they're stiffer, they don't work as well, unless you want extra stiffness. If you're worried about ergonomics enough to use a Soft Rim, you probably don't!The knockoff Classic Domes do not have black spots though, and the official Classic Domes are SUPPOSED to be quite stiff, so there's almost no difference. Oh yeah, except for the fact that the square hole in the bottom of the TrackPoint is NOT CENTERED on one of them. It rubs against one letter, yet has plenty of room on the other.I'm not happy with having only one TrackPoint out of 6 usable so I'll probably be returning these and buying the real things from the Lenovo site.Contents:2 Soft Rim knockoffs2 Soft Dome knockoffs2 Classic Dome knockoffs
This is the same label tape that is available at office supply stores (Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, etc.). The tape is fine and it cheaper to get it from Amazon.
Headphones have better quality than these, unfortunately the $$$ price tag lured me in. I may be spoiled becuase I have a nice speaker system at home, but when I bought these for the office, I was extremely dissapointed. Here's why...The subwoofer distorts, even at VERY low volume and there is a buzz inside the enclosure too.The tweeters are very tinny sounding and the volume is not balanced between the sub and the tweeters.You really get what you pay for with these speakers...
The card reader I got doesn't work; cards don't feed. It feeds the calibration sheet, and that's it. It just grinds away doing nothing when I put a card in. The "online support" has an FAQ with one entry in it. Why bother?Support is lame, 9-5 Eastern. As I live in CA, that's not really acceptable.
Be warned that Amazon has a problem with packaging this product. This is a great screen but the order you receive is unlikely to be Matte White; instead the case will be most likely black. I returned the first screen and received the wrong screen again.I'm tempted to order this again in hopes I will receive matte white. Luckily it is easy to return with Amazon.
This product was exactly as advertised, new in the package and just what we needed. It arrived in a timely manner for my daughter's photography project.
First and foremost you need to know my background. I'm an Illustrator and I've been working with color and images a very long time. I'm also extremely adept at computers having my A+, Network+, MCSE, MCSA and CCNA certifications. I've always relied on Adobe Gammma to do the job but my Dell 5100 Laptop needed a lot of help.Ok, so I've been trying to get my color calibrated correctly for a while now. The main problem has been my Dell 5100 Laptop showing colors a tad bit too dark. So I went out and bought this Spyder with PhotoCal software.Installation was a breeze. The software booted up great onto Windows Xp Pro and Home and it instantly recognized the Colorimeter tool (the plastic attachment that measures the color on your screen).The calibration is only Wizard-based (which kinda sucked). It guides you step-by-step with the following questions...1) Is this a CRT or LCD2) Would you like 1.8 or 2.2 Gamma?3) Would you like 5000 or 6500 color temperature.4) Can you adjust the color settings? Yes, No and Presets are options.If you select No, then it starts the calibration immediately by scanning all gradations of RGB, White, Black and Grey.If you select Yes, then it quickly scans normal RGB and then asks you to adjust the colors through your monitor until they all meet inside a thin rectangular box (I thought the calibrator was supposed to do this!). Once you calilbrate your own monitor, it starts running through all the gradations of RGB, White Grey and Black as mentioned above.Finally...it asks you to save your ICC profile and it creates a nifty Startup program similar to Adobe Gamma that boots with Windows.First was my 19" Dell 1901FP LCD monitor. Color on this monitor is quite nice but I decided to give it a go and test it out anyways. I deleted Adobe Gamma from my startup folder and away we went.Once done, I was somewhat happy. The white, however, seemed rather blueish. All the other colors seemed ok. I was semi-content and moved on to my notebook. This was trickier since I can't adjust color settings and I had to completely rely on the Spyder to do the job. It finished and looked semi-decent. So being in a hurry I packed everything away and left to work.At work...things got bad quick. I booted up my Dell 5100 Laptop and immediately noticed the colors were quite dark. As a matter of fact, my gamma was screwed. I was looking at a photo and I couldn't differentiate the blacks from the midtones. It was just a congestion of really dark mids and highlight.So I did some research and found out I was supposed to calibrate without any ambient light sources. This was buried in the PhotoCal CD and was never mentioned in the Wizard. At the time I had daylight and tungsten lights (Reveal lightbulbs) so I guessed that's what I did wrong. So tonight, in complete and total darkness I once again calibrated both the LCD and Notebook monitor and I achieved the same results. The notebook was deathly dark and although the colors were much better off, I simply couldn't adjust the gamma. The whites on the Dell 1901FP 19" display were still blue-toned.This product did not calibrate my Notebook as promised and it left my LCD's colors questionable. In my line of work, there can't be any questions. This product is going back.
I've had this fan for about a month now, and so far I've had no issues whatsoever. It's quiet and cool, just as the name suggests.
I did my research on this product and found it to be exactly what I was looking for. I have run out of space for additional cards on my system and this card combines USB 2.0, Firewire, and RJ45 onto one card. Great card and Amazon had the best price that I could find online.
I like the convenience of wireless triggers but I found this product had more mis-fires than I would expect. the mis-fires may have been the result of my moving around the subject but still a bit of an inconvenience.
It's a pretty good printer. Easily jams though if you don't load the paper in right. Occasionally it'll pick up multiple papers at once. The first one I got had a problem with alignment of the cartridges and didn't have a label for the buttons but we returned it and the new one works great. Very good quality- especially for the price. The scanner and copy machine work well also.
We have Comcast cable and have always had issues with reception. A lot of blocky looking artifacts, the old "One moment please" and "this channel will be available shortly" were typical on many channels. We have had numerous service techs out to try and fix this. Not once was a signal booster ever mentioned. After talking with a neighbor who lives in the same building and encountering the same problem, we decided to try out this signal booster.It fixed all the problems were were encountering and made all of our stations, digital and HD, look even better! Buy this thing right now! Even if you get it at a local electronics store and pay double the price it is worth it. We have gone through so many headaches trying to remedy our reception problem and this thing did it!!Highly recommended!!
I recently received the Creative Zen V as a birthday gift and I couldn't be happier. This is a fabulous little mp3 player.I too have had other mp3 players (had a horrible experience with a Dell DJ and a lovely experience with a Rio Sport) and this is a wonderful compromise between a bigger player like the Dell (or an iPod which I refuse to buy and become enslaved to Apple) and my little Rio.The Zen is tiny in overall size; smaller than my debit card in dimension and about the size of a AAA battery in thickness. You can very easily drop it in your pocket and forget about it. A wonderful feature when you're working out and don't want to feel like you're lugging around a brick!It comes with your typical set of ear buds but I prefer sport earphones that fit over my ears and they work just fine with the Zen.I've got the 4 mb model and when I have it fully loaded with music, I average around 800 songs on the player.The interface to add music and manage playlists, etc. is incredibly intuitive and easy to use. It can't get any simpler than the command entitled "Load player with music"! You can also use regular old drop-and-drag to add music as well.The battery life has been phenomenal and I have yet to run it down completely even after listening to it most days while at work and in the evenings when working out. (Any time you have it plugged into your pc to add music, remove music, etc. it's getting re-charged...)The screen is very clear and easy to read for the small size of the player itself. Again, navigating around the player is very intuitive. You can add and remove features from the main menu screen as it suits your needs. The controls for playing songs, controlling volume, etc. are also easy to use and pretty much idiot proof.I love flash players because as others have said, they never skip a beat no matter what you're doing and the Zen is no exception. I run on streets, sidewalks and uneven terrain and there's never any worry about rattling the player too much as you bounce around.All in all I couldn't be happier with this player, especially for the price! I would (and have) enthusiastically recommended this to anyone in the market for a simple to use player that's inexpensive and can hold a ton of songs!
I purchased this iPod for $350 last March. Less than two months later, it started freezing. Customer service finally sent me anouther one in July. It worked for a few months. Then it started crashing again. I was finally told a few days ago that my hard drive needs to be replaced...for $319. My limited warranty had expired! An independent repair service quoted me $200 for a replacement hard drive. I am outraged and will never buy an iPod again. $350 for nothing!
I bought this product for my wife. In her old car she used to be able to play her iPod through a cassette adaptor. Her new car did not have a cassette adaptor so we got the Monster icar play. Problem is we live in NYC and almost all of the FM frequencies are in use. Even if you find a frequency that is clear, say in Brooklyn, when you drive into the Bronx it will be tied up so you are constantly trying to adjust frequencies. Now she just listens to the radio. Thank goodness my car is hard wired for the ipod :-)
I really like this bag. It's a bit big for my MacBook but doesn't slide around while I'm carrying it. It's also got room for the a/c adapter, cellphone, PDA and plenty of room for other junk. If I carried my computer to work with me everyday I would feel very comfortable using it as my carry-all. AND the shoulder straps are a perfect length.
i bought this adapter like many others because it is very cheap compared to the linksys and microsoft. i have a linksys wrt54g. i have only goten it to work once on my comp but not on my xbox. i never actually tried to connect to xbox live but tried configuring it wirelessy on the dashboard. i recently found out that even though it says it cant find it it works.
I like it for the cash. I think I would make sure to get the batteries with this though. It goes through them like water!
This thing gets dropped all the time. Doesn't show the abuse and more importantly protects the iPod from destruction.
This is a fabulous battery for the price. Don't be fooled because it's so much less than the others. My son put it right on his camera and has absolutely no complaints.
My old battery is broken and I need a new one.can you send me a picture of yours?
This is a great product. Very easy to install and absolutely no problems after the 5 minutes set-up. Works great!
I read the reviews prior to this purchase and crossed my fingers.....Excellent product!!! I purchased 4. My children love them and my honey loves his too. These really are solid little players. Super buy and product! Also very fast shipping!!
Was advertised at great price which I believe was a ploy to get me to purchase something else.The item was supposedly not available anymore.
This mouse stands apart for a couple features which are unfortunately tricky to utilize. The seventh "search" button behind the scroll wheel is located between the knuckles of my middle finger when operating the mouse normally, so depressing it requires moving my whole hand. Likewise, the switch toggling between scroll-wheel settings is on the bottom of the mouse, so cycling from hyper-scroll to conventional cannot be done on-the-fly. Practically I keep my wheel set to conventional both because I do not read terribly long pages/documents and because hyper-scroll seems oversensitive -- a couple times it would start scrolling away when I was moving the whole mouse vertically.Overall, a great mouse. I have rather large hands (I used to have a huge IntelliMouse Explorer), so the VX Revolution's medium size represented a compromise for me between portability and comfort, and it performs nicely. Though I would have preferred it ship with one of Logitech's Nano receivers, the USB receiver is nevertheless smaller than the average USB memory stick and stows nicely in the back of the mouse for transport. The laser sensor seems to work great on many surfaces though I have not tried too many more complex than my jeans or carpet.
I bought this for my husband because he didn't want to worry about wearing out the internal speakers on his laptop while watching movies or listening to music when he travels. These are good for that purpose but the sound is really no better than the laptop's speakers so don't expect any sound improvement. The speakers are small, one piece and usb powered so it is very convenient for traveling purposes and I guess they would be good back ups if your laptop speakers stopped working altogether. I think they are a bit overpriced but do serve a purpose.
This is a cool little player - I've used it for over a year. My only complaint is that it doesn't actually display native DVD resolution, so on screen text in movies can be difficult to read. This thing will play just about any format of DVD except for DVD-RW (+RW works fine, though). DVD's with MP3's on them play well too.When you charge the batter, you should not do it while hooked up to the player. If your battery doesn't work, you can calibrate it by hooking a 12 volt vehicle light bulb to the + and - terminals of the battery over night, and then charging it up to full (leave it plugged in for about 12 hours). As I used it my battery life went down, but calibrating it (as I mentioned above) got me back up to about 3 hours of life.I've also used this attached to a TV using the S-Video, and I have used the option to connect my PS2 to it (very cool!)
My husband is broad in the shoulders and because of this using the normal keyboards causes him to get cramps in his back muscles. His last Ergo Keyboard he wore out and had to use a normal keyboard. He loves this keyboard! Said he hasn't had any problems with his back since getting it and using it. He said the only drawback he had with this keyboard was that it would have been nice to have had some instructions as to how to go about setting the functions up on it.
First time to add a addition memory to my pc. Works good and will purchase again. Crucial is reliable. Happy with it.
It's cheap, it's simple, it does what it's supposed to. I can't complain.I'm using it to connect my computer to my speaker system. I occasionally hear static when the wireless network is active, but this seems to happen no matter which cable I use.
My android is a bit unusual in that it has a 2.5 mm jack. It came with special ear buds that had a 2.5 mm jack, but I really don't like using ear buds unless it's just too inconvenient to use headphones. So rather than having to spend a bunch of money on special headphones with a tiny jack, I was very relieved to find that this product exists. Thanks to this little converter jack I can use my good ol' big headphones with my android. And I think probably the best thing about it is that these things are so cheap that it's not a big deal when I loose them hahah.
I have two copies of this lens.Construction quality of this lens is very cheap, sucks a lot of dust that stucks zoom ring at any time.Recently aperture blades got stuck.I will not repair this crap.Buy 15-85 instead.
I do not use this drive with a USB 2.0 port; I've just plugged it into the &quot;old fashioned&quot; USB in the back of my computer. It's the second CD burner I've gotten in the recent past, the first (by Archos) worked only sporadically, and driver problems which the manufacturer could not resolve jammed up my computer's operating system (Windows 98 SE). The Iomega burner, by contrast, connected without a problem to my computer and has worked reliably since. I use it to burn audio CDs, store images, and back up the computer. It performs admirably and (despite the fact that I'm not using the super-fast USB 2.0 connection) quickly in all of these areas. I give it four stars because of the Iomega Hot Burn software which comes in the package -- although I haven't tried to use this software, I read a few reviews of it and concluded that it's too limited to be useful. Instead, I installed Roxio's Easy CD Creator which works fine (the version I installed, Easy CD Crator Platinum 5.0, did not immediately recognize the hardware, but an upgrade from the Roxio website quickly solved that problem).
I have a huge collection of CDs and DVDs with archives of my work. Keeping these pages in binders is a compact way to store them.The only reason I don't give the product 5 stars is that it's a little hard to get the disks out. I have never torn the page doing this, but I'm always concerned I'll damage either the disk or the page as I wriggle one out.
I have a 2000 F250 Diesel with two batteries we use as a plow truck. Between this and the block heater it always starts first crank
an amazong product! great sound, easy to use, convenient. takes up little space but plays like a huge stereo. wish there was a remote though :(
this paper is expensive but renders superp images using the HP8750 printer it was designed for. Comes with some photo editing software not worth troubling with. Made in Switzerland - who knew those gnomes form the mountains made more than chocolate, watches, and beautiful postcards? I got this paper at ccity on a 2-for-1 deal, with free shipping - great deal. The full price is really too high - unless you will get paid well for the print - in which case the customer will dig it way much.
This is a great bag...it saw me through a deployment to Korea (and the 13 hour plane ride there). It was never cumbersome of stressful on my back thanks to the stretchy shock absorbtion in the straps. I was able to carr a laptop computer several stacks of important paperwork, an mp3 player and enough magazines to keep me occupied the whole way there. Great buy!
The right ear pad went out after 95 days, guess what: Sony's warranty is 90 days. I did not use them very much either, once or twice a week for short runs. Although it had all the qualities I like: sweat proof, comfortable, good sound -- with the right ear pad producing no sound (unless I tap it, then the sound is very low compared to the left -- until it goes out again), they are useless to me. I would not by this product again.
Great Sound for the money. Have recommended to freinds.
I have tried several cheap earphones. The ones that come with "whatever" device are worthless almost all the time. The Koss plugs are OK for sound but construction is horrid and mine fell apart in a few weeks. The V Moda Bass are built better but have really bad, very bad, fake bass boost effect which blows away the mids and highs. Now these Cx300 phones are really not that bad for the price! The bass is weak as expected but the mids and highs are relatively clear. The fit also is better for my ears and has different sleeves for fitting. And the cord is not as wiry as the Koss. A good deal for throw-in-your-beachbag phones. For better sound, not at the beach, I always use my Etymotics.
I mainly purchased this hair dryer to bring some order into our bathroom. A bit more expensive than a standard hair dryer (i.e. just a dryer with a cord), but worth it. The dryer was easy to mount on the wall. The cord & dryer now stay out of way, and the night light (sufficient to light that way in the middle of the night) is a nice bonus. Of course, the dryer does a good job as well. I can recommend this product. Update: 1 year later, works great. Bought a 2nd one.
THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST. THE CAMERA WE ORDERED IS A DELIGHT AND WORKS GREAT. THANKS A MILLION.MICHAEL LEWIS
I'm new to short wave radios, so I didn't want to spend a lot of money on one. I had bought another short wave radio from another store, but this Sangean is much better in terms of reception. Of course, I don't know much about what's on short wave yet, but I already have picked up Taiwan, Ukraine, Switzerland, Germany, and others. I didn't pick up any of those with the other short wave radio (I sent it back to where I bought it). I bought this short wave radio based mostly on the reviews of the people who wrote one. I do wish it had a lighted dial so it could be used in the dark, and I wish it had a little guide to tell some about what stations are on what frequency. Still, I like it a lot so far!... I am still very impressed with this Sangean short wave radio.... In my opinion, the recepton and sound are both better on the Sangean. ...I take this radio with me when I travel, since it's so small and light. I still strongly recommmend this radio, even though I still wish it had a night light so you could use it in the dark.
The Lowepro Rezo 160 AW bag appears to be very well constructed (I still haven't taken it for a road test) and has some very nice add-ons (e.g., the weather-resistant cover). The rear-opening is also very useful when you need to take your photo gear out in a hurry while carrying the bag in your shoulder. However, it does not provide all the space it's supposed to have. I have a Canon Digital Rebel XTi with a 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, and I had to store the camera and the lens separately. The only space left is for the external flash or a small lens, and after that all the items will be tightly packed. I don't have plans to buy another lens for the time being so I will keep the bag. But as soon as I get another lens I will definitely need a bigger bag.
I have a Cuisinart Popcorn Machine that is pretty pointless. It pops one batch and then takes a good 30 minutes to cool off before it will let you use it again. The Presto Microwave Popper has no such down time. It can make batch after batch to make snacks for my family of five. You do need to purchase the Powercups after you go through the few the popper comes with.Presto 09964 PowerCup Concentrators, Package of 8You can get them at Walmart or here on Amazon for a pretty good price. I have found that they last a good ten or so batches before I need to replace them (as indicated by a hole burnt through the bottom). I have tried popping popcorn with oil (which is said to make the powercup break down faster) or without and found no change in taste for us so I pop without. The plastic is easy to clean, I've even thrown it in the dishwasher without harm (not sure if the manufacturer discourages this though so read the instructions first). Overall, this is a great popper for multiple batches, I'd highly recommend!
We got this for my son, and one for my mother in law and so far no complaints.It was easily installed and is comfy in your hand.Nice size of mouse, would definately recommend
The three stars are a compromise, because I have not really used this product. I bought it for my Pioneer Inno, but the plug does not fit the Inno jack. To be fair, the product was not advertised as being for the Inno, but since another Pioneer product was mentioned, I thought that it was worth a try. Antenna is inexpensive enough to just write it off to experience, but I thought that other Inno users might want to know to look elsewhere.
This unit is pretty much as advertised and reviewed, eg on the-digital-picture. A couple of annoying things:o The swivel joint on the flash head stops at 180 degrees facing rearward, when turned in either direction. When bouncing and moving from angle to angle, eg. following a randomly-moving subject, it'd be nice to be able to twist though 360 degrees so that one wouldn't have to think about where it's currently positioned - just rather where one wants it to be. I don't know that any manufacturer's flashes swivel that way, and it's one reason why people use awkward flash brackets.o No battery level indicator. There's no way to gauge how much battery life is left, so one has to keep an eye on the pilot LED, or swap out the battery set proactively before it stops working. This too seems to be a ubiquitous omission across manufacturers, and incomprehensible on a top-of-the-line unit.
for 85 bucks shipped to my doorstep these headphones are a great deal. i'm not a bass junkie but had problems finding over ear headphones that sounded good.have owned other sennheiser products in the past and these headphones will not disappoint. have put on more comfortable headphones before but you'd have to pay twice as much.sound quality solid. if you're looking to find great over ears for less than 100 bucks, look no further.
The good thing about this mount is it's not flimsy cheap metal thus it's not very easy to bend. Unfortunately the sun visor on my car was so thick forcing this over it would have damaged the visor or at least left permanent markings on the visor upon removal. I ran into this same circumstance when mounting my garage door opener but was able to bend it to conform.The second thing I did not think about was the angle of the sun visor when not in use. Both driver and passenger shade visors in my car are angled upwards towards the headliner when not in use and will not "stay" level, they simply snap back up when positioned level. For best performance of the radar / laser detector it's recommended the unit remain level and not at an angle.And finally weight. If your visors are lightweight and move easily or not attached correctly the weight of the detector may cause the visor to swing down unexpectedly. Not a good thing while driving down the road.So that said this product may work for you if you have that glass slipper of a perfect shade visor on your vehicle.
The driver is very unstable and the softwae crashes on a regular basis. Save your money until APC clean up their act.
I bought this TV in August 07 after about 3 months of research, got it at a really good price after price match, but 3 months afterward, i was watching a show and all the sudden i saw smoke coming off the "vent-hole" behind TV, and the picture went away and TV was just flickering, luckelu when i bought the TV i had a service plan added to it, but it will take about a week and a half for a tech to come to my house for repair, i am very much hoping to just get a replacement and be done with it but we will see......TV is great i do believe i got a lemon unit,A good advice is to get a surge protector to use with the TV, for those who wonder i was using a surge protector at the time of TV going down.Overall a great TV especially watching Blu-ray and playing PS3 games on it.
Its a pretty simple cable so i didnt expect any problems. Came in the mail quickly and worked perfectly as soon as i installed it. I use it for my xbox and tv and both work perfectly. The quality is high quality.
I alternate between the original battery that came with the camera and this DigiPower unit. After about three years of use, the original is still working perfectly, the DigiPower doesn't hold a charge. For most of that period, the two batteries were indistinguishable, working fine, so I guess you get what you pay for.
I have now purchased 3 MP3 players and this is by far my favorite! All my coworkers have some flavor of the Apple iPod and they are all envious of my Creative Zen Vision. It has a much better battery life than the iPod and the software is way better.The first MP3 player I bought for myself was the Toshiba Gigabeat 40GB player. Not a bad player, but the software is total [...]. It frequently crashed and was unbearably slow. Plus it only worked after I exchanged 5 emails with their horrible tech support.The second MP3 player I bought was for my girlfriend for her birthday. It's a Creative Zen Touch 30GB. It doesn't have a color screen, FM tunner, voice recorder, or a backlight on the display. BUT the Creative Media Source software is great! It's super-user-friendly so I didn't have to worry about ripping all her music for her. Plus it's fast enough that she wouldn't get frustrated with it. The player itself is also pretty good even though it doesn't have a lot of bells & whistles. It has excellent battery life, good sound quality, and is really easy to navigate.Now, this Creative Zen Vision I just received - is AWESOME! I LOVE IT!It's got a bright, crisp, colorful screen, is fast, has wonderful sound quality, and does everything but wash the dishes. I've had it for almost a week now and haven't tried out all the features yet - like the FM tuner, but I'm smitten. The software is a newer version of Creative Media Source and I still like the software a lot. It quickly synced my new player with our existing library of 2600+ songs without a hitch!I HIGHLY recommend this product! In fact, I've practically convinced all my coworkers to buy one, even though they all already have iPods. hehe
This is a great deal for the price. The thing I liked most, was the ease of drive installation. My previous enclosure was from MadDog, and it was a bitch to install the drive. This Sabrent model has a very simple and clever design. It appears to flimsy at first, but once the drive is in, and the screws are in, it's fine.There are so many differing reviews about how to set the jumper! The instructions say Master. Some people say this doesn't work. Some people say it's the ONLY way to get it to work. My guess is, it depends on the particular hard drive people are using. My drive was already on Cable Select, when I took it out of my old enclosure. I left it on CS when I put in this one, and it works fine.I was a little disappointed when I opened the box, and discovered that the flimsy stand was broken. But a drop of super glue solved that problem. All in all, you can't go wrong with this for a measly (...).
Overall I like this item very much. It does, however, not provide all the options that were available in the iQue series but is well suited for the new GPS user or those desiring only a minimal familiarity with such devices. Improvements over the iQue series include preinstalled maps (mine occasionally forgets a street or two), the ability to not freeze when transitioning to 12V DC power, and the 3D display (don't let yourself get too distracted!). I would recommend this item and have enjoyed it so far.
At first this camera was great. I bought it about 4 monhts ago and was a little hesitant after reading some of the reviews regarding len's errors. Well, I should have listened to my gut feeling about this. Dropped this camera once inside my house on carpeting and that was it. It didn't fall hard and it didn't land with the lens out. The drop wasn't very bad, I would certainly think it would be a little more durable. Accidents happen, cameras should not break that easily. I will never ever buy another canon.
I was extremely disappointed with the quality of this product. Of the first 12 DVD-R discs I tried to use, 3 were either damaged or were not readable. That is an unacceptably high percentage. Also, I should have read the description more closely because I did not want discs that could not be erased.
Well, so far I can only speak for the printing part. Which is does fine. Doesn't insert profanities into my essays or anything.It's grey, so it doesn't match all the other black cables, and kind of feels outdated - you know, beige / grey cables have been &#34;out&#34; for a while.
My first issue with this product is that it is incredibly, incredibly hard to open. The &quot;latch&quot; on the side is made up of two nubs that fit into two groves - it fits so tightly that I have to slide my fingernail in the crack of the case and then pry it open. I guess this is a good feature if you want to protect your PDA and never use it.Secondly, the stylus is very hard to remove. Because the case fits the PDA so tightly, the stylus is trapped. Once again, I have to use my fingernail to pull the stylus up.Thirdly, I don't feel like the PDA is secure within the case when the case is open. The PDA is attached to the case by two metal pins where the factory cover attaches and another in the middle of the back of the PDA. The bottom of my PDA still has enough &quot;wiggle room&quot; to come in and out of the case when it is open.I have owned two other aluminum hard cases for other PDA's and both had much higher quality and usability than this. My suggestion - buy a different case.
After a period of use, quality gradually become good. This is a cheap products, it is very cost-effective.Cannot demand with many!
I've had these headphones for about a week now, and don't want to detach them from my skull. Light, comfortable, good even sound balance. I've been wearing them as an alternative to my Sennheiser buds. They don't have an obnoxious volume setting, so don't get your hopes up for that. It is quite adequate though, I have zero complaints.
Everything seems to be working well; as it is a replacement, we were already familiar with product.Quite pleased with our purchase so far, although have had it only a relatively short period of time.
I got the charger for the correct system; however, it is only certified for 100-120V according to the specifications on the device. The specs claim that it is usable for voltages between 100-240 (making it a worldwide charger) but it is only usable in North America and a few countries in northern South America without a voltage adapter.The cord is approximately three feet (~0.9m) long, several feet shorter than the charger included with the DS Lite, which is fine unless you want to play it comfortably while it is charging. It seems to charge fine so far.
This is kind of a follow-up on my review of the cb radio I bought with this. Again, this was more of an installation hassle than I expected. If you buy this you just need to realize it means permanently gluing an antenna to your window. . .
Premium is a seriously misleading description of this product. The cases appear to have been molded poorly from an inferior plastic compound. The interior locking snaps that keep the case closed when not in use tend to break with light to moderate use. And the exterior clear plastic for the DVD case display inserts appear to be just as cheap and weak as the rest of the case. I am very disappointed by this product. Unfortunately I don't know where else to buy 14mm dvd cases as it seems that no one else sells them in any better quality than these.
I can't believe this product has an average rating of only three stars. This model is far and away the best pair of wireless radio headphones I have seen on the market, and I have tried the RS-60s and RS-40s (which used to be the best before these came out) as well as products by Advent and Amphony. Any criticism of this model must be based on unrealistic expectations for radio frequency headphones, which do not reach the level of the best infrareds but are close and have significant other advantages. The sound quality and range on these (even through walls) are unbelievable and the comfort is unsurpassed. Being the best product in its category for a marginal price increase over inferior brands, which is entirely justified by the clear edge in quality, these headphones deserve five stars. The only weakness I can think of is a certain fragileness (don't roll over on them while taking a nap).
I had purchased the off-brand replacement cartridges trying to save some money. (They cost about 2/3 as much as the HP ones.) After a little while all of my prints started coming out with streaks. Installing HP cartridges immediately solved the problems. I tried to save a little money and spent a lot more.
This ia a great flash and a "must have" if you're an owner of the P712-880 line of semi-pro kodak cameras. Effortless to use with a lot of illumination power, this unit will bring your flash photography to the next level.
I am trying to return this item and cant find where to send it back- please send me the return info. it does not fit my camera
I have used Logitech Mice in the past and didn't really care for them. They didn't seem to have the right feel. Microsoft Mice, on the other hand, always felt smooth and comfortable.When I decided to buy a cordless mouse, I bought one from MS. It was great for two or three months, then it died. I returned it for a replacement and it too died after two or three months. So, I decided to give Logitech another chance.I bought this mouse a little over a year ago. Like MS mice, I found this mouse to be comfortable. Unfortunately, the battery only lasts a day or so. After that, you get endless pop up messages on your screen telling you to replace it. If you wait too long, it dies. (Which happened to me at least once while playing a game full screen - the pop ups did not show up then.) The only good thing about this is that it comes with two rechargeable batteries and a charger. So, you should always have a freshly charged battery on hand. My MS mouse used regular store bought batteries and they were supposed to last for six months.Personally, I'm getting sick of the daily battery replacement swap. I think I might buy another MS mouse. Even if I have to get a new mouse every few months, I think I'd prefer that. So, I vote thumbs down for this mouse.
I have been using this for past 1 week. It is a great product. I have learned to work with it rather than against it. Here are some observations that actually add exceptional value to the product. I have discovered some undocumented features too.1. You can actually use it as a webserver! I am running one, though for personal use. To do this you need to put the files in the public area on the NSLU2, and using webhop like feature from DynDNS, you can map the index.html to a web address.2. If the above feature is used and the html files are put into the restricted area, it will webserve, but will need password and user name. I serve my family photo site using this method!3. The file systems seems to be Linux based. I used Acronis True Image 7.0 for backup of the USB drive. It indicated 3 partitions. Two of them were ext3 and one Linux swap! Acronis complained about some errors in the Linux partition. Looks like some propriatory stuff in there.4. The device features really needs to be explored carefully before deployment and making any judgement call. The features like user+group+password can be used for excellent security. I have multiple pseudo users setup with private directories categorized according to the data, like music, videos, photos, downloads etc. Then I setup most of the actual users without private directories and provided them with selective permission to use the data. This adds to security since I can bump off any user without having to move files or data.5. Documentation is lacking details and examples. In fact it is inadequate. But this does not make the device any less valuable. I had to explore and experiment with the device to make full use of it.6. I noticed a number of reviews complaining about the data transfer speed. It is quite true that the speed is slower than USB2.0. In fact it will be slower! USB2.0 is designed for 480 Mbps data rates, while this and any other NAS will be limited by the network speed. NSLU2 is rated at 100 Mbps. This is the most common network speed today. This makes it approximately 5x slower than a direct USB2.0 connection. But, it is not any slower than if you were to share a folder in windows and access it from another computer.7. I would also like to warn all the users to be careful not to run this device (or any other personal server for that matter) on the default port 80 if you plan to access it over the internet, since every port-scanner on the planet will find you and target you for hacker activity. It is better to change the port to something like 8000, 8081, or any other obscure number HIGHER than 1024 which port-scanners do not generally target. You can use the webhop feature on DynDNS.org in conjunction with cloaking to hide the actual address from normal viewing.
It is a decent product and will server your purpose, i have a sony pro duo card for my camera and it always has a problem reading it, the connection keeps flickering and the only way i can transfer the photos is by using the camera wizard which has the ability to retry, a copy from the USB drive that gets created to my hard disk is impossible. I found the SD card slot to work normally but i used it only ones, i dont know if this was a defect in mine. Dont have the time and patience to return and ask for a replacement.
You need a tape cassette to operate the viewcamera, right? But don't expect to begin to use it until you have made a separate purchase of tapes somewhere. Wouldn't most novice users expect to find at least a &quot;starter&quot; tape to learn it's use? I did. As it is about the size of a regular camera you will need nimble fingers to work the controls. Also, shopping for a spare battery at Best Buy &amp; Circuit City came up blank. Will parts be hard to find?
This product has great recording properties and is easy to use real time, but trying to connect it to my Sony A-50 Direct TV reveivers proved impossible. We have two receivers lashed together with a modulator to send two sattlite channels to all the TVs in the house. They are located remotely and we use an RF remote to control them. With this lashup the TiVo would not change the channels on the receiver using the TiVo remote.Also, the TiVo remote was IR line-of-sight causing us to run long serial and/or IR lines to from the receivers to the TiVo unit, and we could not get it to change the channels on the receivers. Even when we placed the TiVo unit right next to the receivers we were unable to get it to change the channels.After working in this for almost two straight weeks we gave up and are returning the TiVo to Amazon.com.
I needed a cable to connect my satellite receiver to computer speakers (tv speakers failed). Sure it's a stopgap measure until I can afford a new TV, but it is the perfect tool for the job, and it works perfectly!
We bought this lens twice, and both times it had the same problem with reporting Err 01 (faulty contact with the body) every few shots. None of our other lenses have ever produced this error or had this problem, and it's a well-documented problem with this lens. Canon "repaired" it once, but it came back with the same behavior. The second time we sent it in, they demanded that we also send in the camera body. Very bad service for a pretty expensive lens; the lens has been nothing but a cost to us. Won't buy Canon again. Avoid.
I bought my iQue 3600 for about three years. To be honest, i use Palm applications more often, than GPS feature that's a great feature. At the beginning it requires some attention in how to use it, but then, when you learn the basics, it changes the way you travel (if your vehicle doesn't come equipped with GPS), and becomes a very powerful tool.I experienced some problems on Sync with my computer and for a couple of times i must to reset it. The battery charge goes very fast if you use GPS, so it's a good idea to have a car charger on hand, or the car kit (that includes the charger). When you open GPS flip antenna, the GPS feature turns on automatically, but you must to wait several minutes for the device get sattelite signal (at minimum tree sat's, and more than 3 minutes). Don't count on it in bad weather conditions. I recommend download maps on built in memory, instead on SD card, so it can read and deliver info more faster.The great feature is the hability to transform contacts on Palm "adress" folder in a route to GPS. It comes with a very complete business and services database, so you can find the adress, phone number and other info you need, like Yellow Pages! This database and navigation software come included but you must to buy upgrades and fixes as needed.The car kit is a must. It comes with a charger / speaker and you can hear turn by turn directions.The iQue 3600 itself come with a built in speaker (good if you use GPS on foot) and microphone. You can download some mp3 files in SD card and hear music in iQue 3600 or record you voice, but it drains battery fast (even if you use headphones). Not recommendable, unless you have some kind of rechargeable source nearby.I recommend a thin plastic screen protector and a carry case for transport. Avoid GPS antenna opened if you don't need GPS function.For me the Garmin iQue 3600 is still very useful... past three years of use.
This is one of the best peripherals I have bought for my iPod. The sound quality is amazing. It is so small and compact, it fits practically anywhere I want to put it.The power cord is somewhat short, and the iPod does not charge while plugged in.
Great product, fast shipping, and excellent price!Just plug in and you're set.Bought this for my new hd cable box and tv. Best deal.
works well for my LCD TV and computer, even some review said it does not work good. easy to setup.
I had severe misgivings about purchasing Sony earphones again after my original (just under 3years old) MDR-V700J stopped producing audio in one ear. After taking the headphones apart, and doing some testing, I discovered the issue was with the audio cable in the headband portion.So after weighing my options, I went with this model again, they seemed to have addressed the issue of size of the ear cup, as this newer version doesn't compress my ears. The coil on the cord is a little tighter; hopefully this will eliminate some tangle.Finally what I'm going to do on my end to hopefully prolong the life of my headphone, I won't fold up the headphones every time after use and put them back in the included bag. I'm guessing the audio cable inside the headband portion frayed from wear over time.As far as audio quality and aesthetics, these head phones are awesome. I use them mostly for music and some FPS gaming. The price / performance ratio was enough to get me to try these again, and hopefully Sony has addressed the durability issue.
Having received a DVD player for Christmas I then needed to experience the surround sound, so I researched speaker systems. While I am not an audio afficianado, I do like good sound and I don't believe you have to pay through the nose for it. so when I saw this unit I did further research about the company. I went to their website, read what their business motto(&quot;producing superior high fidelity loudspeakers at extremely affordable prices&quot;)and read all the reviews I could find. Everything I read was positive so I bought a set.I am very glad I did. They are quality built and the sound was more than I expected, even without a seperate subwoofer connection on the reciever. I would definitely buy another product made by KLH.
This kit is awesome! I love the flexwire. There is plenty of length and it works very well.
I'd like to say that Maxtor makes very GOOD drives and has one of the best reputations when it comes to storage hardware. This particular drive here is okay, but in the long run will be too slow with its 5400 rpm speed. Make no mistake, Maxtor is a good company (read PC World reviews, etc. for proof); it's just that this particular drive isn't great: go for the UDMA 66 7200 rpm drives.
I have quite some experience with the use of mobile phones andPDAs. For example, until recently, I had an Ericsson MC16 (based onWindows CE). In practice, I actually did not use much more of it than the agenda, although I could use it for word processing, spreadsheets, web browsing and so forth. I just noticed I didn't need those functionalities that much and if I wanted them, the user friendliness and performance were below my needs. As such, it was too big, cumbersome and slow for me.Last summer I bought a Palm V for my wife. She really enjoys it and I got to see all the benefits of the Palm-concept. For example, it's so small you just always have it with you. That means killing time waiting somewhere for something can become much more fun and productive: you can continue playing a game or do something more business oriented like reading some notes before a meeting.When I thought it was time for me to get me a new device, I found out about the Handspring Visor. I also considered the new PocketPC devices like the HP Jornada and the Casio Cassiopeia. First of all, these devices are a lot bigger. Second, they are more expensive. Third, they have a lot of features (color, video, audio) but before you buy such a device, you don't know whether or not you'll actually use it as an MP3 player, for example. So you end up with a device that has too much functionality that you didn't want after all (but did pay for). Plus, if you wanted the device to have new features later on, you would probably only have the option to buy the newer version of it and thus shorten the economic lifetime of the device to perhaps just a year.The great benefit of the Visor is that you have this all under control. A lot of springboard modules are or will be available. If you are an early adapter, you'll buy yourself the MP3 player, the GPS system, or a camera. If you are not so sure, you will just wait and see how people around you actually use it before you purchase a springboard module.I myself am interested in really mobile Internet, so not just off-line web browsing when I am on the move (like with avantgo). Therefore, I already downloaded and tested three WAP browsers on my visor. I get online using the IR port to my mobile phone. Today, this is still a bit cumbersome: I cannot walk around doing this (the devices have to keep in line all the time). But soon there will be Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, so if I buy the Bluetooth springboard module I can browse the web leaving my mobile in my pocket, suitcase or on the table.The Visor gives me this opportunity, which none of the other PDAs in the market can. So even though most springboard modules are not yet available, I do not have to worry getting rid of my PDA for a long time. So, besides the fact that the device is a lot cheaper than most other PDAs, I predict it will also last longer.Summarizing my review...Plus: * Looks cool * Good performance * A lot of memory * Better standard calculator than Palm * Buttons can be redefined to any program * The versatility using springboard modules * The nice minimalistic plastic cover can be put on the back side when using the Visor. It gives good protection and does not get lost.Minus: * Batteries do not recharge and drain quite fast * Thicker and heavier than the Palm V * Does not have all necessary software on board to start making use of IR with other devices...
I bought this card for my new Canon Powershot S2. I used it on our month-long vacation and had no problems with it whatsoever, and in fact was very pleased with the speed in which it seems to process. I haven't had any problems with data corruption (as other reviewers have mentioned), but then again I haven't had the card incredibly long. Still, I consider 30 days of extensive (and constant) use under varying conditions to be a good test, and I have to say that I'm pleased with the card.
The replacement batteries do not hold the charge as long or have the same lifespan as the originals. I have had 4 handsets for over six years. The original batteries lasted about four years. The replacements become noticeably weaker after about a year.
Poor product suport and no solution to an issue that Olympus clearly acknowledges. Difficult to impossible to use in bright light conditions, indoors or outdoors. Screen is too reflective. Olympus offers nothing and suggests purchasing Play Station screen protectors stating that it helps. I did. No significant improvement, especially outdoors. Poor product support. No solution to problem. A view finder would resolve the issue on future products. For now, I am stuck with a product that I cannot use. For a great deal, check Craig's list.
I am pleased with its performance. Getting radio reception in my area has always been frustrating. So I purchased this to help and it does.
I purchased this unit for my daughter to use in the car on trips. She watches Elmo, SpongeBob, and the Muppets, and she's happy. After two or three weeks, I no longer had a happy camper in the back seat. The picture went out of phase, discs wouldn't load, total disappointment. I called the vendor and was referred to Coby. Getting in touch with Coby has, so far, been an exercise in futility. If anyone can help me, I would really appreciate it.
I've had this for a couple of weeks now,and I'm really happy with it. Things I like:It has a Folder skip button, in addition to a trackskip, which makes navigation easy as long as youdivide your tracks into folders when you burna CD.You can fast forward through tracks in MP3 mode.Has ID tag support, so it will scroll the names oftracks on the screen.I use it in my car driving on roads full of potholes,and it doesn't skip even in mp3 mode.You can put at least 15 hours of music on one CD!For the people who complain about these mp3 playersbeing sensitive to the way a CD is burned, burnall your mp3 CDs at 2x speed or less, and youshouldn't have any problems.I've read bad reviews of players that cost almost twicethe amount of this one, and this player comes witha car kit. I've read a lot about mp3 cd players beforefinally chosing this one because it had such a low priceand a lot of features, and think I made a good choice.The only thing some people might not like is that the playeris probably 50 percent thicker than most players, but I figurethis makes it more durable, and I either use it at home hookedup to my home stereo, or in the car so the size does not bother me.ROBERT
When I got my new HP laptop, I wanted a good looking leather case to go with it. I wanted a case that will be able to store and compact all my accessoeries. This Tragus leather case does it and more. There is a space to store your mouse, pens, cds, and file your paperwork. When travelling, there is a latch at the back of the case to hold on to your travelling suitcase.My only complaint is that it has too many velcros. They could have used press on buttons on the front part of the case for ease of opening and closing, rather than the noisy and often times hard velcro.
This is definitely a great monitor. The color is crisp, with no visible blur or lag. It is also extremely quiet. My previous Sony 22" monitor hummed noticeably, but I can't detect any noise from the 305T.The 2560x1600 size is wonderful. I suspect 30" is about as large as I'll want to go: I need to move my head, not just my eyes to scan across it. You need a "Dual Link" DVI-D capable graphics card to drive it at full size. (I'm using an NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT card.) The 305T box includes a six foot Dual Link DVI-D cable, as well as power and USB cables.The stand allows easy rotation, tilting and up-and-down positioning.After careful searching, I did find one bad pixel, where the red component is permanently on. It's unfortunate, but one or two bad pixels are common on a big LCD, so I can't treat that as a major negative. (It was hard to spot - the first three "bad pixels" I found turned out to be fluff on the surface.)Update September 2009:Alas, after 20 months of very happy use, my 305T has now developed persistent outbreaks of flickers and the dreaded vertical pinstripes.The effect may have simply been due to aging and to some internal failure of the monitor. However, by chance, my dishwasher had kicked into high gear and caused the lights to briefly dim a few minutes before I first noticed these issues. This may only have been a coincidence, but it is vaguely possible a power spike was the final straw for some aging part. In any event, I'm going to invest in a good surge protector for my next monitor. Sigh.
Again, Amazon did this again, how many times will they ask me to review a labels, boy if they new how many labels I have, well it is ok.
The device works but, the sound quality is very poor. There was significant distortion and static when music is played at any level.
We always get uv filters, primarily to act as protection for the lens itself. This one fits, so it does what we need.
This camera is a very good one for the price, although not for everyone. The menus are complex. Beginning digital photographers might be happier with a cheaper point and shoot camera with 3X optical zoom. People who take zoomed pictures in dimmed light might have a hard time holding the camera stationary to avoid blurring. However, I like the C-730. It can use both SmartMedia and xD cards so you can choose to go cheap with the SM cards now or get the slightly more expensive xD cards that will probably have much greater capacity in the future (I read that this format had a theoretical limit of 8 gigabytes). The camera has a number of programmed modes for moonlight shots, sports shots, portraits, landscapes, etc. It also has manual options on shutter speed and aperture settings. It takes quick-time movies with sound. It's also small enough to stick in a jacket pocket.There are two things that I wish the camera had: (1) a stablized lens like its predecessor, the C-2100UZ, and (2) an infrared focus light for taking pictures in dim light. However, most people just think about megapixels. Maybe Olympus thought a cheaper, non-stabilized lens had a bigger market.
This is my third laptop cooler and is the best one yet. I've had it about a month and use it for a Thinkpad. What differentiates this product is:1) Collapsible, great for portability2) Runs on either 110 or USB power - the best of both worlds3) 4 USB ports4) adjustable fan speed5) fairly quiet fansI just leave it on my desk so the features I wanted were the 110v and USB ports. It is plastic but no worse than any other plastic model and better than average.I hate the way many of the new coolers are USB powered. If I am mobile I want to maximize battery life, so if anything I use a fan-less cooler. And if I have access to power I prefer to plug it in. Why create more heat to cool it?
All I can say is... wow! I didn't really expect much from these but the sound is AWESOMEThe bass is really what it says and more! it's powerful and accurate yet it doesn't overpower or sound too deepand the unique design fits comfortable in the shape of the ear rather then just sit on your earThese are the most powerful and by far the best headphones I have ever owned.
We brought three adaptors to India and this was the only one that fit the plugs correctly. It will not convert voltage but our phone and camera chargers were dual voltage and did not need a converter, just a plug adaptor, so this product filled the bill perfectly.
It took about three weeks and a couple of e-mails to the company before I received my product. If you are in a hurry...go somewhere else. The product was fine once it was delivered. Nice price.
I had ordered the wrong battery and the Seller went above and beyond what I had expected so close to the holidays. He was quick to resolve the problem and I have nothing but high recommendations for this seller!!!
The cable USB Data Cable and Driver CD for LG VX8700 just did not work for my phone. I need it to upload my cell address directory but did not work. After installing the software my PC could not recognize my LG VX8700 phone even with different software (Susteen DataPilot).
For me, the price, the quality and Amazon, is the good solution for my ideias.
I bought this maybe a month ago and i couldnt be happier. Everything works great and almost no scraches just some regular usage buffs on the bottom but other than that it clean. The screen is new the mouse button still clicks like it was new, keyboard is great condition, and it got here just on time. Although im not a mac user normaly this computer was awsome! I used it as mac for a while then installed linux, i am a linux user so yeah i had to do it, and i have had no problem, use it daily for projects and hangs in there with the intel computers just as fast but without using up alot of space like a regular laptop, so i can use it even on small tables.
This a great value for an inexpensive UPS that does everything that the manufacture states in the advertisement. I have purchased many UPS but APC Pro always delivers where others have failed. The only con is that it takes a serial cable input to have auto shutdown.
I purchased this as a compliment to my home theatre experience. I have a Onxyo TX-NR616 with Bose front/centre/subwoofer speakers combined with boston acoustics in wall units for the rear and JBL ceiling mounts for the surround sound. This Polk woofer simply sets off the system with a perfect rendition of base that was lacking with the Bose subwoofer unit. I still use the Bose but the Polk makes the Base what it should be. Good price on Amazon. Look further for a better than $100.00 savings on the OnkyoTX-NR616 if interested. My wife was even impressed as she likes the music channels.I forgot to add that I purchased this following the recommendations of one of the TECH's at one of the answer sites that you can get online. He was right.
These noise canceling head phones are very good for listing. As far as noise-canceling, for the discounted price they are good. At full price there are better ones on the market.
Be aware that this handset is for a *cordless* phone only... even though it was suggested as the perfect companion -- by amazon -- for the *corded* office phone I bought at the same time. And when you search for a headset for a corded phone, it shows up in the top results. Incredibly annoying. "Cordless" isn't mentioned in the bullet points for the product, either. This is more annoyance at Amazon's recommendation than at the product. The reco gets 0 stars.
I bought this bag to protect my Dell Inspiron 5100. Come to find out, it's just a regular messenger bag with compartments big enough to fit a laptop, cell phone, pda, ect. There is NO padding in the laptop compartment. So if you actually want to protect your laptop I wouldn't recommend this bag.
I shopped for a digital camera for about 2 months, I went through 2 cameras. Olympus D520 and Canon S200. I finally bought the Canon S230 and was not fully satisfied with the red-eye reduction. 80% of my pictures that were taken at night or in the dark with the red-eye reduction selected, have red-eye on the picture. With the sofware available now, it could be removed, but why pay so much for a camera that should do it by itself. I would pay more and get the new S400.
The Panasonic Shockwave SW967 CD/MP3 Portable Player is available in silver and blue. Shockwave is Panasonic's name for its line of portable audio players that are more heavy duty than a regular audio player. The Shockwave has thicker plastic, more screws, rubber buttons, and a rubber gasket designed to protect it from bumps and moisture. I haven't dropped the SW967 yet but I have a old Panasonic Shockwave cassette walkman that I've dropped a few times from waist height and it wasn't damaged.I used MAC OS X and iTunes to rip and burn MP3 CDs. I used iTunes to import/rip songs in higher quality 192 Kbps MP3 format.Using the 192 kbps MP3 format I am able to fit, depending on song length, about 100 to 150 songs on a CD-R. If you encode the songs in the slightly lower quality but standard 128 Kbps you could fit even more songs on a CD-R because the audio files would be smaller(use less memory space). So I create a playlist in iTunes and then I burn a CD-R.This Player has excellent battery life. Panasonic claims 100 hours of battery life with a MP3 CD if you use 2 alkaline batteries under the following conditions: EQ IS OFF, HOLD IS ON, DIGITAL REMASTER IS OFF AND A 128 KBPS MP3 CD-R. I was able to get 75 hours of battery life under the following conditions: EQ SET TO S-XBS, HOLD IS OFF, DIGITAL REMASTER IS OFF AND A 192 KBPS MP3 CD-R.You can set the EQ to 5 settings, 3d-1, 3d-2, S-XBS, S-XBS+ and off. 3d-1 and 3d-2 make it sound like surround sound. S-XBS boosts bass and S-XBS+ boosts it even more. I found the S-XBS to work fine, setting it to S-XBS+ increased the bass too much. Digital Remaster is supposed to improve sound quality when listening to MP3s, but it also drains the batteries more. I didn't notice any improvement with it on so I keep it off. The SW967 doesn't have ID3( a tagging format that shows title, artist, album, track number, etc.,) on the display. When playing a MP3 CD it just shows Album number and Track number. When I created a playlist with 145 songs in iTunes and burned it in MP3 format to a CD-R the player shows the track number but it just shows 1 for the album number all of the time. I don't know why it always displays 1 album even though I created the play list with songs from many albums. The Shockwave has repeat, shuffle, and program play modes. This player has a AM/FM Stereo receiver built in, it has 20 FM and 10 AM station presets, something that iPods and other MP3 players lack. The reception depends on your headphones, it is OK.The player comes with a hand strap and behind the neck headphones. One nice feature of the Panasonic Shockwave MP3/CD player is that when you listen to CDs and turn if off the next time you turn it on it "remembers" the last song you played and goes back to the song and the exact time in the song you were listening to when you turned it off. If you remove the CD from the player then this doesn't work.I was thinking about getting an iPod but when I compared the features and price I decided to get this. An iPod Shuffle costs $100 and has no display, no radio, 15 hours battery life and holds about 100 128 Kbps MP3 songs. The SW-967 costs about $80 and has a display, AM-FM Radio, 100 hours battery life and holds about 160 128 Kbps MP3 songs. So if you don't want to spend a lot of money and you want to get a rugged versatile player I recommend this one.
The Panasonic RQ-L31 is inexpensive and compact, and has a generous array of special features. These features include a handy "odometer" that provides a number that tracks the length of the tape, as you record or play. Another useful feature is a red colored light display that indicates the battery level. Other features are a pausing button, a button that activates voice activated recording, a button that slows down recording/playback, and a switch that increases recording sensitivity. Of course, you will find the usual essential buttons: record, play, fast forward, fast reverse.The quality of the recording is muddy and lacking in treble quality. However, this can be remedied by pushing the button that increases the sensitivity of recording. This button has a marked effect on increasing the treble (to a desired level). In fact, I used epoxy cement to cause permanent activation of this button. Since I wanted to make certain that the voice activating recording switch was left OFF, and the slow recording button was also left OFF, I used epoxy cement to permanently keep these buttons in the desired position. (I wanted to avoid accidental activation of either of these buttons, with the consequent ruining of my recordings.)A problem with this Panasonic recorder is that it causes crackling sounds to occur in the background of all of your recordings. If you really do not want crackling sounds on all your recordings, you should seriously seek a digital voice recorder. (It is possible that my particular Panasonic recorder was a dud -- or lemon -- and is not representative of other new Panosonic recorders.)At any rate, this recorder is superior to the Sony V-O-R, CLEAR VOICE, TCM-200DV cassette recorder. This Sony recorder is equal in size to the Panasonic machine. However, the Sony recorder causes a horrible high-pitched whining sound to occur throughout the entire recording. This high-pitched whining sound, found on the Sony machine, has been noted by other reviewers on the Amazon site.Therefore, I would recommend the Panasonic recorder, but only if the high-sensitivity button is kept in the on-position, for example, with epoxy glue. If you fail to activate this button, the recording will be muddy and lacking in treble qualities.The sound quality of the cassette recorders from both Sony and Panasonic might be useful for self-teaching, where you need to learn things for your daytime job. But these particular recorders are TERRIBLE for recording things of a personal nature, e.g., kids' birthday parties or nature sounds. I would suggest, instead, buying the Olympus DS-40 digital recorder.Once you use the Olympus digital recorder, you will NEVER want to use a portable cassette recorder for RECORDING. On the other hand, if you need to do some LISTENING, perhaps of a recording relating to your daytime job or to some project of a technical nature, a conventional cassette recorder is much more handy, and has better sound quality (because it has an actual built-in loudspeaker), than the Olympus DS-40 digital recorder. Also, it is self-evident that the simple push-button control mechanism of the cassette recorder is much easier to use (for example when driving, or when using in limited light, as in an airplane), than the controls on any digital recorder.
Have a Samsung 60 inch and none of the product codes used allowed me to use the buttons on the universal that related to the buttons on my tv remote had to do the learning function which is why I give it 3 stars.
Ideal kitchen counter size, vibrant display color, sharp picture quality and easy set-up characterize the Sharp LC-13E1U Aquous. I debated 13" vs. 15" and am very happy with the stylish 13". Sound quality is exceptional. Recommend highly.
A Great Product !This compact,simple to operate printer replaces our original compact printer which had produced hundredsof excellent photos for us over the last 5 years.No computer is required,the printer is small & simple touse & can be transported easily as we travel.Many thanks...we enjoy using the printer with fantastic results.
Pretty cheap for a Hi8 camcorder, but quality is unacceptably poor. The zoom lever is hard to operate, and when you put in a tape the mechanism makes tons of noise, really making you nervous. LCD screen is a little flaky, deciding to quit working occasionally so you have to turn the machine off, wait 10 seconds and turn it back on. It also destroyed a new TDK Hi8 tape this past winter. I think I wasted my money, and look forward to getting a Sony this summer when I get a new job.
This remote was smaller than I thought but well worth it. Eliminates noise and vibration.
the best cable there,high quality, congratsuse it for my dj systemMonster I400MKII-4M 400 Series Mark II RCA Stereo Cables (4 meters)
I use this to charge my iPhone and camera and it works great. Solid product and very lightweight.
I've had mine since late 2003, and I finally have to replace the bulb for the second time. This TV has a great picture and super PIP features. It works well with a Harmony remote, except for cycling through the inputs when switching from Comp2 to Comp1.I'd buy another one - if they were still available...
Does not fit the 1945 either.
Excelent product the image is grat and the size to for the office an home it's the best option
I have tried many different headphones (V moda-duo, Etymotic ER6i) but to my ears these are far the best yet. The bass is incredible. The highs and mid-range's are awesome as well. Please take note that these no longer come with the bullet style sleeves (that everyone is complaining about). They come with very soft double flanged ones in three different sizes. They also come with the foam ones in different sizes as well. I prefer the silicone. o They are very comfortable and create the seal that you need to hear/feel the bass in the music. You cannot go wrong with these. I love them. I never knew my music could sound so this good!
I bought these at the same time as a pair of Sony MDR-E828LP and TDK BP100s. These JVCs are the worst of the 3, and they're all just under $10.The Sony's are the best of the 3 from a sound quality point of view, and the TDK's sound is in between, and they happen to fit my ears the best.
An old film reader... bulky but works well otherwise. However, I had to reinstall it on Win2000 and the install failed. I have the old installation files and they failed too. I looked for a new driver and read that the company went out of business. Found a driver (which was the same set of files that I already had). Install may work for you, but as it is a really old device, and there are many better ones on the market, I suggest you use the latter.
After reading reviews on both the Garmin 660 and TomTom 720, I decided to try both. Today took them on a trip of about 200 miles round trip mounted side by side. There has been a ton of information written about both units, so I won't go into a lot of details.Bottom line, the TomTom doesn't even come close to the Garmin in usability. Here is a list of a few of the issues I had with the TomTom.1- Mount is cheap and flimsy.2- Unit difficult to slip into mount - can't see mounting guide on back of unit to slip the unit on easily.3- Power plugs into unit, not mount - a pain4- Tried to route me on a street that didn't exist.5- Routed me on a street that dead ended, which would not allow me to get to destination.6- Does not have my local airport listed (Stuart, Florida).7- Screen washed out in the sunlight - Garmin considerably brighter and sharper.8- Map details lacking. Had a lot of POI's, but of little use as could not use the icons to navigate to them.9- TomTom shows turn arrow and highway number, but not name of highway you are going to turn on. Garmin does.10- Blackberry 8800 would not connect using Bluetooth.11- Home Connect software installed ok, but TomTom would not connect using the Home Connect software.12- Has fairly short battery life compared to Garmin.13- Traffic not included and traffic option requires separate cable that plugs into bottom of unit - a pain.14- Need a hospital in a hurry? You are out of luck because under "hospitals", the TomTom lists every clinic known to man. It does not identify true hospitals, a major issue in an emergency. The Garmin only lists hospitals.15- TTS very poor compared to Garmin.What did I like about the TomTom?- It has a QWERTY keyboard - the Garmin does not.- It allows you to display a lot of data on the screen.Why should you steer clear of the TomTom?- Very poor screen in sunlight - almost could not read.- Routing could be a big issue.- Hospital issue - a major issue to most of us.Before you buy, try them both side by side in your car. You will be amazed at the difference in the displays.
I enjoy the Canon quality, but the previous reviews are correct. Do not even bother with the autofocus. You are never going to get the point of focus where you want it. This is definitely more of a 'hands on' lens, for formal work, than an every day 'at the zoo' sort of lens.This is a fun, small easy lens to have in your bag, and I would fully recommend it, especially for the cost. Enjoy!
I found out that these are machine washable and will still keep ticking.There is no delicate cycle needed on this product
Don,t by this. The first one I got didn't work and Recieved another which also didn',t work! Couldn't open for casette and couldn't get to play, after having to buy batteries and tapes.
Purchased, took to Europe, and had great results. Got me everywhere I wished to go for a month of a driving tour. The voice sometimes got irritating, but other than that, I was very pleased.
I purchased this system as an upgrade to my Harmon Kardon 3-piece system that I already have. I received a defective unit the first time, which Amazon very graciously and kindly picked up free of charge. I received the replacement and gave it the run-through to certify that it was quality worth paying for. This unit did not pass the test. Firstly, there is a noisy transformer that will not be silent unless you physically unplug the the sub (the off-switch won't silence it). Secondly, I found the quality of sound harsh, tinny, and stacato. There was also a huge amount of cross-channel distortion and bleed-through as well as there being a hole in the mid-range to mid-bass area. The subwoofer was boomy and there were obviously no gain switches to control that boominess. I would like to thank Amazon for being so gracious about my finicky ways, but I'll use my money to buy a better product. Altec Lansing just can't make a good product anymore. In fact, my Harmon Kardon sounded smoother and had less background noise. It's not the worst system that I have ever previewed, but I expected more for the $180.44 that I paid for it.
I had Logitech's top model and it went bad after one year so I got the next one down in price (this one)It took some getting used to because it gave me problems scrolling down for about a week.Now I really like it and would recomend it especially for games because it's so comfortable in my hand.
This flash has a very fast refresh (it keeps up with my Nikon D5100 continuous shooting mode). It is bright enough to shoot action at a distance, and rotates up/down to bounce a flash off a ceiling. Only drawback is that it doesn't left/right rotate, so holding the camera sideways means you have to bounce the light off a wall or aim the flash directly at the subject.All in all, I love it!
I ordered a ReplayTV to replace my aging VCR. I have been taping The Young and the Restless for years - everyday at 11:00am. With ReplayTV, I now just hit the record button twice and my soap is recorded daily. Plus, I can skip past the commercials quickly without having to fast forward my tape. Now I just jump on my exercise bike and watch my one hour soap in about 30 minutes.I really ordered this unit with my soap in mind but now, I always use my Replay channel guide and record the shows I want to see with one touch of my remote. Plus, I can pause a show that is live (to answer my phone) and I can create instant replays. My friend wanted to show me an ad that was filmed in New Orleans but I missed it because I was in the kitchen. I simply grabbed the remote and hit Instant Replay and played the ad again. He thought this was very cool!Who should get this product? - Anyone and everyone who watches television. This is perfect for my sister who is always concerned about what her children are watching when she and her husband have a babysitter. With ReplayTV, they can pre-select TV for the night! Also, my brother, who is big sports fan, will love the Instant Replay feature.This is truly an amazing product.
can't go wrong with this printer. I am very please with the way this printer prints in color and black and white.
I read the reviews about the spacebar, and found them to be true. The difference in pressure required distracts and gets in the way. The keys in general I found to be oddly placed, unreliable (sometimes a given key didn't work - not sure if that's the brand or the specific keyboard I had).Aside from that, the keyboard looks great, and I loved the palm rest. But as a keyboard, where the Natural Elite excelled, this one failed. Ended up going with a Perrix as a close replacement for the Natural Elite.I hope Microsoft gets their act together, their hardware is usually a pleasure to use, and well built.
Great product , and its so cute and adorable .I cant take it off my hear .I have a 30 g , that i also love , but this one , is great to take to the gym, our to a place that u want something more compact.A+++++ to Apple and to Amazon .
Why are external drives so unreliable? I have never gotten more than 2 years out of one and they are prone to data corruption and outright failure. I have given up on them completely.
I have tried many off brand cartridges that didn't last. I foundmyself forever changing them. No more generics for me.I must admit that you pay a little more for the genuine Cannon,but in the end you save money. They last so much longer andthe print quality is better. These have my vote.
OK I know this model is approaching vintage. That said I love it.The first one I had stayed unopened in my closet for years. I was too intimidated to learn digital. I learned to use it in 2010 and used it for about 3 mos. Took the card out to download pictures one day and when the card was re inserted, the camera would not power up. Tried everything including a web search. Nothing worked. Sent in to Olympus, I loved it so much. Begged them to repair it...Beyond economical repair, no parts, according to Olympus. I cried.Went on e bay and got this camera for about $25.00 including postage. Have loved it ever since. It is so easy to operate. The pictures cannot compare with the mega pixel models of today. No, it does not have image stabilization and bells and whistles that everyone thinks they need to get a great photo. If you are not enlarging your pictures beyond 8 x 10 you don't need mega pixels anyway. I have just ordered another one of this model. Just in case my e bay model decides to stop working one day, I want to have a back up. I now have 6 or 7 other digital cameras of varying mega pixels and optical zooms, but I always pick up this camera first.We had a canebreak rattle snake in our driveway headed to our golf cart over the weekend. The macro helped me ID the late snake to a T. (too dangerous to let him live since I have 5 rescue dogs)When they made this model, they put quality into the camera. Not so today unless you spend a small fortune. Love,Love,Love this camera.
Pretty wonderful appliance. Has electrical outlet plug built in to plug it in to a wall outlet and have it stay on power and in event of power failure radio and/or led light can come on. Digital readout but appears to be analog tuning. Good sound quality. Eton is/was Grundig which has always been known for good quality. Happy purchase and good service .
When this system arrived, the sub-woofer section did not work. After some consultation with the manufacturer, and a bit of finagling, it now works superbly. I am quite satisfied with it, and it is exactly what I thought I was ordering, i.e. a high-quality sound system to go with my computer and my Roland piano.
These labels were advertised with the Seiko Label Printer. They did not work with the printer because the printer requires thermal labels. I sent these labels back to Amazon and they promptly refunded my money.
the picture is great! the look is great!... but if your going to put speakers into it... put some in it!... jeez from the outside they look like speakers but honesly they sound like little tiny things.
A frustrating product. The hard stuff - Sat acquisition, POI database - it does very well. It fails on the simple stuff: getting $1 plastic parts to work. There is no way to mount it; Windshield mounts are illegal in Calif and regardless this mount does not stick, is hard to get the 360 to attach to, and is rumored to not stand up to sun very well. I bought the friction "sand bag" adapter and the 360 does not even fit. I am very disappointed.P.S. a UI flaw - if you wonder why you are not hearing street names, use/google English (TTS)
The printer puts out acceptable business output (nowhere near photo quality) but I am currently printing a graphic that ended up at 24mb to the printer and it has been 38 minutes processing over a USB 2.0 connection. When I send the same graphic to our 3500 color laser, it processes in about 18 seconds and prints in 30. HP tech support told me that this was acceptable for such a "large" file and perhaps I should reduce the file size. Since I'm printing full-page graphics and not postage stamps, I guess I'll look for a good inkjet...and certainly NOT an HP!
My first complaint out of the box with these headphones was the smell of the rubber. They smelled like rotton meat!My main complaint is the fit of the ear buds themselves. They do not fit properly in my ears and constantly fall out. If I try to re-position them for fit, they hurt my ears.Sound-wise they do fine for the podcasts I listen to.Overall, avoid these like the plague!
I have a Denon AVR-3805 which I use for 5.1 surround in my basement home theater. I installed a pair of speakers in my upstairs living room powered by the receiver's zone 2. I have the battery transmitter installed in the zone 2 remote that come with the receiver and it works great! I can control my upstairs zone 2 from anywhere in the house. There is no lag, I feel it works just as good as pointing the main remote directly at the reliever. I don't know how this thing works, but it is definitely worth the money, at least a third of what any other extenders would have cost me.
Simply amazing powerful cable allows avid gamers use their hd computer monitors to play their ps3 and xbox 360. A reminder if your hd monitor is older it wont work with ps3.
I love this thing, especially because it's half the price of what Apple tries to sell you from their website. It works perfectly. I use it to charge my iPod Touch and my cell phone and neither have any problems with over-heating.
So i had these for about a month, then the left speaker stopped working.. I then just listened to the right speaker but then slowly faded until no sound came out of either speaker... For the month they worked they were good, but I was not rough with these headphones at all and have no idea why they just stopped working.
I originally purchased this TV for my kids more than a year ago and it is great. My kids love how it looks and the picture quality is great. The only problem I have with it is that the parental controls don't work. The TV won't take the code printed in the instruction manual so I can't program it to only play movies rated for children. I returned the TV for a new one, but the new TV does the same thing. It's not just me- I've had many friends and relatives follow the instructions and try to input the code to no avail. Aside from this, the TV is great.
I needed a monitor for my aging Macintosh G3 minitower, to replace the old ColorSync mnitor that finally became unrepairable (or at least not worth the cost of an estimate). In this age of LCD displays, I wondered what I would find; to my surprise, the Viewsonic A71f+ has a fabulous, clear and bright screen. And it's a great price as well.I highly receommend one. Viewsonic will even send a Mac adapter for those of us with the older DB15 monitor connectors (beige G3 and earlier).Now my kids can use my old system and I can have my new G5 to myself!
Hooked it up to feed and boost video signal from my car head unit towards the headrest monitors. Video noise is now resolved. The item is not what is being pictured on Amazon that looks to have a plastic casing. While the one I received is made up of metal and looks very sturdy. I am glad it is the one I received rather than those plasticy thingy. Solid product and deliver the functionality of its intended use. Highly recommended.
This USB to 9-pin serial adapter is designed to allow you to use legacy serial equipment with a newer PC or laptop that does not have a serial port.It does that with no issues. Windows 7 64-bit will not recognize it out-of-the-box, but Windows will either suggest downloading the OEM chipset drivers (it finds the link on its own provided you're connected to the internet), or you can use the supplied installation disk. Either way will work fine.I've knocked off one star because the cord that connects the USB jack to the serial jack looks fragile and is not properly reinforced as it enters the jacks. The good news at $12 its fairly cheap.
Contrary to some reviewers I had absolutely no trouble connecting WGT624 Router to my Motorola Cable Modem and Mac G5. It was as simple as following the 5 easy steps laid out in the instruction manual. Had it up and running in less than 20 minutes. Have not have a problem in the 2 months I have been using it. Use it nightly, both on the T1 ports and the wireless capability. Often use both at the same time and find no bondwidth issues.
I've been using this unit after purchasing it from a Best Buy store for 200.00(customer return) and am pleased with both the picture quality(S-VHS output only) and the audio quality-optical inputs for surround and Audioquest Topaz for 5.1 outputs into a Sony DA 333 ES reciever w/Audio Physic Virgo(mains) and Alesis studio monitors for center and surrounds. I purchased Bela Fleck's 'Planet&quot; DVD-audio and was impressed with the spatial depth and breadth of the recording. Individual breaths of the performers could be heard and the noise floor was well below the perception of my feeble hearing. If anyone has any recommendations to some quality disks, please inform...
It works just great... It's a pain having the longer cord, but I use this with my PS3, and I can sit on my sofa and play games still if the controller needs to be charged...
Great value for the moneyVery nice microscope that does much more than what a person should expect for 140 dollars!Some people left feedback that is impossible, because this is a really exceptional and very functional microscope.1. The light source does NOT get hot. Kept it on for 8 hours and still not hot! Light source is now LEDs.2. Exceptional images and extraordinary contrast.3. Book is only about 5 pages and if you read it along with learning a little on how to use a microscope your results will be the same.4. Use the iris control to "turn down" the light because there is enough light power for 1000x but the microscope has 40x to 500x and too much light means dull & fuzzy images. Turn the iris and condenser down 75% or more or your images will be washed out and blurry.5. Excellent sample slides that should give you all the practice you need to learn how the use the microscope.The product that I am rating is a MODEL 44104.It is an absolute 5 star.
This is one of the worst items I've ever encountered. There are too many reasons to list them all; I'll give you the short version.1. The instruction book that everyone else is complaining about is horrible. It's only good quality is that is shows the thinking behind this product. One of the main features of this Jukebox is that you can use it even if you don't have a computer, just import your cds straight from your cd player, so these geniuses give you an instruction book that can only be read on your computer (it's on the cd for those that like me thought they didn't even get instructions)2. The software it came with not only didn't work, it reconfigured XP so now I get NO SOUND FROM ANY PROGRAM! I have to find the windows disc and try to fix whatever this Archos garbage did to my drivers.3. The headphones that people have been trashing weren't even in my box! It was still factory sealed...they just weren't there. I called to see if they'd send me a pair and they told me that I must have lost them. I said I opened the box five minutes ago and they're not in it. They said there was nothing they could do.4. It weights a ton compared to similar players, yet feels like a cheap piece of junk (think knock-off action figure) that's gonna fall apart if you breath on it too hard. Oh, and in real life it looks even more like a stick of deodorant than it does in the picture.5. This is the big one: IT DOES NOT WORK, and THEY DON'T CARE!!!! I charged it for the ridiculous 8 hours you need to charge before it will turn on the first time, and when it turned on I got a message saying that it couldn't read from the hard disk. I called Archos, and the operator told me that the wait for tech support was over an hour (by the way, their support line is not an 800 # and in my case the hour wait would be at a long distance rate from New York to California) She added that they probably wouldn't get to me before they shut down for the weekend (It was only 2:00 in California were they are). I told her what happened and she said that it was normal and I just had to charge the battery overnight. I was annoyed that I had just charged it for 8 hours and now I was being told I needed to charge it for another 8-10 hours, but I did it, and as soon as I woke up I tried it again. Same exact error message. It simply does not work.My gut reaction was that I just got a lemon, but I went online and read more customer reviews and realized that out of 84 reviews 11 other people had defective units, that's 13%. That means if Archos managed to sell a million of these things, 130,000 WOULDN'T WORK!!! It's insane. Some people are on their third unit! And what's more disturbing is that many people report that theirs worked for a few days and then just quit on them; so even if yours works, you don't know if it will tomorrow.Even the good reviews of this item bash the firmware, the tech support, the instructions, the batteries, the software, the microphone, the display and other aspects....these are the good reviews! My thinking is that people are so blinded by the price tag as compared to the ipod that they don't care if the thing is any good. They want it so badly that they'll just make due with whatever they get.In the end I returned the item to Amazon, and bought a Nomad Jukebox 3. It worked out of the box, and I'm enjoying a 100 song custom playlist as I write this. It was a little more money, but when you figure in that I no longer need a to buy a USB 2.0 card, it comes out to be the same.In closing, I'm sorry that this "short version" was so long, but I really wanted to convey how frustrating this product is. There are at least 4 other 20 GB mp3 players that are less $$ than Ipod, and I strongly recommend you get one of them because short of a player that bursts into flames when you turn it on, nothing could be worse than this one.
I have the c150 and gave that to my husband. I got this one because it is expandable. Great screen/colors. User friendly. Holds lots of stuff! I bought 2 more for my daughter and niece.
Bought it for christmas for my SO. She was thrilled with it and uses it every day. Great quality, amazing price, quick shipping. Would do business again.
It works very well for me. The item was shipped very fast. I suggest this product. It's very good and cheap
Installed the device in less than 15 mins. No more reception problems. No need to look for an empty station. All my music is as clear as an aux input. Highly recommend if you live in an area where every station has local dj monkeys on it and you can't hear you sirius.
I was looking for a small MP3 player that would allow me to use an SD card. I was hesitant to try the MyMusix, because it was apparently no longer in production. Since the price was right, I decided to try it. I purchased it a couple of months back and product reviews were few and far between. I have been so pleased, that I am about to purchase another one to have as a backup! The unit is great. It is light weight and easy to use. Battery life is excellent. The only slight drawback is it doesn't remember where you were when you shut it off (or your settings), but this is only a drawback when listening to audio books. It has a firmware upgrade that allows you to have folders one layer deep. This allows you to have several folders of different types of music, and to randomize (or repeat) within just that folder, or all folders. One of the primary reasons I was looking for an SD player, is that it allows me to use the same card in my Axim PPC. I normally keep a card in my Axim that has both music and gps software. I have a second card that I use for books. I can now swap the cards between the two devices at will. It's too bad this player didn't get a little more press. I think if it had, there would have been many more SD MP3 player options on the market.
I got the song Blue Skys are calling as a free downloadIf this song brings you up the tempo of your life your life is that of someone whos on a thorazine dripone positive note its great to go to sleep to
I brought this for travel but it is a lot bigger than I expected. If the ground is a little bumpy this backpack does not roll very well and a little awkard to carry.
Works as advertised. One of the best prices for an HDMI cable.Do NOT pay the crazy $70 to $150 for HDMI cables at the retail stores. These cables are EXACTLY the same.In fact these cables even have an RF Choke on both ends of the cable.I purchases the following cables from this company:HDMI to DVI to connect...iMac 20" Intel CoreDuo 2.0 GHz computer to mySharp Aquos LC46D62U 46" 1080p LCD HDTV. The picture quality is excellent.HDMI to HDMI to connect...Sony PS3 to mySharp Aquos LC46D62U 46" 1080p LCD HDTV. The picture quality is excellent.
I had these headphones previously and my old pair lasted about 6 years and worked perfectly. I only bought a new pair beacuse my puppy chewed through the old ones. However, the pair that I was sent doesn't work properly and seems like it doesnt fully fit into the ipod/iphone hole and the music doesn't come through clear. If I hold it down then it works, but who wants to hold down your headphones while you work out? I will be calling to see if I can exchange
First of all, the bulb that comes with the projector is a 250watt photo bulb. It will blow withing the first six hours of use. There is no getting around it. I knew this when I placed the order because I had done my research. On the bright side, a standard 250watt bulb purchased from your local hardware store works just as well, is considerably cheaper, and lasts 10 times as long.The construction of the projector is solid. It is the arm that leaves a little to be desired. You have very little flexibility in positioning of the projector in respect to the tabletop. Working on larger pieces can prove to be a challenge because positioning of the arm effects lens focus in a dramatic way. It takes a little trial and error, but you'll get it eventually.Keep in mind...the darker the room is where the projector is in use, the better the outcome of your artwork will be. If you have daylight coming through a window, forget it! It's really no different than dimming the lights for an overhead projector in a meeting.As for the price, I do not believe that the quality of the projector justifies the price. At the time of purchase, I paid $200 for my projector. If I had to do it again for that price, I would refrain.I am not disappointed with the purchase.
Little, fast, Class A and B compliant. It's work with all my BT products, since a mouse 1.1 while earphone 1.2 last generation.Excelent and advisable for all.
What a waste of talent!How can someone with the ability to write The Secret History spend ten years writing this monstrosity as a follow up. The book is numbingly boring. The first twenty pages or so are tolerable but the remaining 500+ are sleep inducing.Where is the story? Where is the development of characters? Where is the insight?I read one hundred and seventy pages before giving up - and I was looking forward to reading the book !A major dissapointment.
I've bought several Canon digital cameras in the past, including an older version of the digital elph. I've had to send them in for service more times than I can count, and several times they sent cameras back without having repaired them. I wouldn't buy any Canon product unless you want to spend a lot of money on shipping and repairs.
Filter is intended to protect lens on videocam. Tiffen is a top-notch mfr and it was well packed, does the intended job perfectly.
I bought two of these. On one computer (my older one) it installed without a hitch. On my newer computer it kept freezing at &quot;updating hardware profiles.&quot; I went to Linksys's website and found out that my motherboard has a known conflict with the card. The site said to download specific drivers, which I did, yet it still didn't work. After going back and forth on Creative Lab's Tech support (I was having the same problem with one of THEIR products) we finally got far enough that the linksys would install. I don't blame the card for this, I blame my computer, which has always seemed to have an aversion to installing new hardware. The installation on a 'normal' computer was quick and painless, and seems to be working perfectly. I would recommend digging up the manual for your motherboard, finding the &quot;Wake on LAN&quot; in the cmos is a bit hard on some.
Overall this printer provides nice crisp copies, but the incessant paper curling has convinced me not to buy another Brother laser printer. Any document more than 5 pages will end up either a jumbled mess, on the floor, or jammed in the printer. I'm just glad to see others have had the same problem and that it's not just me. I will go back to Samsung printers (I own a ML-1450 which I love).
i had my doubts but after reading the first reveiw i went ahead and gave it a shot; and i'm still impressed. this thing does everything but play dvds! panasonic has always been tops in the soung quality and with this gadget you can't miss. i took an old cd (80's)just to see how it would sound and the sound quality is second to none! so save your money on those re- mastered classics; with this machine you don't need re-masters and as for the price it is well worth every dime.
What can you say about an outlet strip?How about specially designed outlets for those bulky power (transformer) plugs.Or a rotating head on the 3-prong plug, so you can plug it in at any angle in case the adjoining outlet has one of those bulky transformer plugs plugged into it.I didn't know it had these features when I ordered it, but now that I do, I won't buy anything else!
I got exactly what I wanted -- a simple way to take video and quickly upload it to my computer. I was surprised and delighted to see how easy it is to take video from the TV, and play it back through the TV. The quality is good -- much of the time I don't need high res video. And the price was right, coming in under $175 for both the recorder and 8 GB of Transcend memory.
Perfect fit for Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM prime lens. I always by Lowepro lens bags, they are well manufactured and of high quality. It gives the peace of mind that your lens investment is receiving the best protection possible. Worth the money.
For many years I've been waiting to purchase a dSLR, and I have looked at several brands and tried to come up with the best decision. To make it short, I narrowed it down to Nikon and Canon. On one hand, because my grandfather had a Canon SLR, and I have some really fond memories of that camera. On the other hand, I haven't had any experience with Nikon SLRs, but they still grabbed my attention.Finally, I decided to take my chances with the Nikon. Why?After visiting different stores and trying out the cameras, I thought Nikon had better ergonomics than Canon. Even though the camera itself (D40), and the Canon equivalent in terms of size (XTi) are pretty small cameras, I felt way more comfortable holding and shooting with the Nikon.Second, I thought the button control and menu control in the Nikon was far superior than Canon. For some reason, when shooting with the Nikon I could find every option I needed to setup the camera for shooting. It took me a little longer to figure it all out with the Canon. Plus, I still don't get it, but it seems that Canon moves their buttons around every time they release a new camera. I haven't seen this from Nikon.Third, I really like the color reproduction of Nikons in general.Fourth (just because I am really picky with certain things), I just feel that their entry-level equipment is overall better built and designed (and it looks somewhat more pleasing to the eye) than Canon entry-level equipment. The kit lens looks solid, and it is pretty sharp. Period.Fifth, shooting is a breeze. Photography is not only about the final picture. It is also about the pleasure of holding the camera, looking for the picture, and composing the scene (and shooting, of course). This tiny camera will do it all.Sixth, one important thing to bear in mind: i believe all Nikons have an AF assist bulb integrated to the body, hence, when using AF in low-light situations with the flash up, no flash will be used to measure exposure or focal length, therefore, people will most likely understand when the picture is actually taken. When using Canons, the camera emits a flash strobe to measure exposure and to autofocus, and after that strobe is emitted, the actual picture is taken, emitting a second flash strobe. When people see the first flash strobe, they think the picture was already taken, and they move away, capturing an awry picture. This occurred every time i tried to take a picture with the integrated flash up in low-light situations when using a Canon XTi. Never occurred with my D40.Drawbacks (minimum, but still there):1) No AF motor in the camera. What does this mean? You will be only able to autofocus with AF-S Nikkor lenses. AF lenses will still mount on your camera, but in order to focus, you must manual focus using the ring in the lens. Most primes do not have autofocus motors built into them in order to keep the size and costs low. So if you MUST autofocus, get AF-S lenses, or a camera with autofocus motor in the body (D80 up). Not a real problem for, let say, 90% of consumers, as they will likely purchase AF-S lenses anyway.2) Somewhat dissatisfied with Auto-WB when shooting indoors. Auto White Balance is not very accurate when shooting indoors, using incandescent or fluorescent lighting. Seldom pictures with wrong WB exposure using Auto-WB, but still got some. Make sure you always adjust WB when shooting under these conditions, and you will get excellent pictures. Then again, I believe this occurs with all cameras, despite the brand.3) Three Autofocus areas might be not enough under some shooting conditions. This can be resolved by using the AF/AE lock button in the camera... but it would be nice to have some more AF areas, such as the D50 had (5 areas).But then again, you should know what you are paying for.For the price, the feature set is SPECTACULAR. Obviously, don't expect to get a D80 paying this much. The camera is well-built, VERY solid, and takes MARVELOUS pictures. The lens selection is somewhat limited, but then again, you can always manually focus using AF lenses and using the MF guide the camera has built into.In addition, I had some doubts when I first bought this Nikon (due to my grandfather's Canon I really liked), but after my personal experience with both Canon and Nikon systems so far, this last one is a keeper.
I bought this switcher so I could put all of my equipment on my single HDMI TV input. All of the equipment worked great except for the PS3. I looked on the intertubes and found out that the switcher uses an older HDMI standard the PS3 will not except. sucks.........
I was glad when it arrive the shipment was fast and I was please with it,that my tv work find thanks.
This is not just a cheap stereo cable. This actually seems to have shielding to be used with a microphone,,, and it's still cheap !
Just got back from C.E.S. 2003. Spent a couple of days days at the High End Audio Show. Listened to dozens upon dozens of stratopherically priced systems, then heard this little integrated amp with the Spirit speakers. Wow! This little system produced more emotion, with greater clarity, than almost anything else I heard. It is extremely important that you suspend all your preconceived notions about price = performance.In the right room, a fairly small one, this system will provide uncolored, superb sound. Needless to say I have ordered the amp and the speakers, in French sycamore, no less....can't wait.
As someone who uses these devices for a living I can say with confidence that this model remains among the best and most useful of the handheld line. The 62cs is a close rival but the quality of the screen (I.e. Readability in sunshine) and speed of location aquisition make ith 60csx my first choice. None of the newer models have come close.
Its great, but IMO a APS-C sensor is too small for 10MP, it reveals the imperfections of the lens and is half as sensitive as the 6mp versions. If i was buying again i would a get a d40 since it has most of the features like the big screen. If you use DX glass its the perfect body and leaves money for accessories like sb-800.
I actually purchased this for a Sony shelf system and was very pleased when I got the stand. It's made of solid wood, was really easy to put together and the dimensions were perfect for what I needed. I cannot believe it was only $32! A quality item and a great buy. Strongly recommend!
This camera was a very pleasant surprise. My wife and I were digital skeptics until we saw the quality and ease of this unit. ONE PROBLEM, that all the cameras have is that they eat batteries for breakfast!Some notes on the reviews I've seen:1. I'm using it with Windows 98 SE and have had no problems whatsoever. Regular Windows 98 is almost as bad as Windows XP in its hostility to peripherals;2. You really shouldn't use any digital camera in bright sun, for instance, at the beach. It's bad for the LCD screen, which you won't be able to see anyway, and;3. The Red Eye Reduction feature works if you follow the instructions and some basic camera rules. Namely, DON'T have your subjects look directly into the camera.
I used the i-Zone sticky film at my wedding for our guest book. We took pictures of our guests and put them in the guest book so they could sign next to their picture. It was a nice way to not just see names, but also faces.The film was great. The only thing I would like is if it were easier to cut the picture from the excess paper. It was a pain to have to cut each picture. It would have been nice if it were perferated or something to not have to use scissors.
This is a great lifecam! Clear and accurate visual with great speakers. What else can I say? It's Microsoft! I definitely recommend it to all webcam-lifecam fans!
High quality Belkin, Doesn't kink delivers good connection. Would recommend this product. Also I really wanted this size in red
This is my first antenna so I don't have anything to compare it to. But it works great for me. I get all the channels I want to watch (and several I don't). Cable is a wast of money for me so this is a great alternative.
These handy wipes clean my camera lenses perfectly and are easily carried in my fanny pack. Excellent product, I use it on my iPad also to clean it.
The scanner itself is excellent, and having the power directly from the USB port is great, one cable less!!On the minus side, Mac installation is not as straightforward as most hardware devices for a Mac (I mean, no installation at all!). Here, you have to install 5 software packages (yes, five), which is so an overkill for such a simple device.. Besides, the software has no integration with Mac software suites; it would be ideal just to use iPhoto to get scanned pictures..
This is a great filter that does its job well. All the images you people uploaded showing lens flare???!! You took them of light bulbs! morons! Who takes photos of a desk lamp ?
I have found that it is a reliable thumbdrive. and it did go through the was and cam out perfectly fine.my problem with this drive is the cap. not only does the key ring break easily, and the cap lose easily.. i found it rather silly to put the key ring on the cap. if the drive falls out of the cap you have the cap, i would much rather loose the cap then the drive.its a good deal for the price.
Bought B+W filter after reading several reviews and researching and finally understand why people rate B+W over all other filters. I have the filter on all my Canon L lens and quality of photos are exceptional. No regrets!!
I am very happy with this theater system. The sound is much better than I expected for a system at this price. A nice feature is the ability to adjust the volume levels of each of the speakers. After I raised the volume of the rear speakers, it sounded great. One thing they should improve on is the speaker connections. You cannot extend the speaker distance without splicing the wires and you cannot swap out the factory speaker wire for hire quality wire. Everything considered, I would recommend this product to anyone that does not need Bose quality sound.
I've had it installed for about 6 months now, and no problems. It really isnt all that loud. At least I know its moving some air. Would definately buy another for a medium power build or replacement.
I was looking for a sata to eSata cable. Sata at one end eSata at the other. When I read the almost non existent product description it lead me to believe that this is what I wanted. It is not. It is an eSata to eSata cable of questionable quality. I am not going to send it back because it was cheap and I am sure between now and death I will need another eSata cable. Amazon really needs to be more detailed when allowing it's resellers to quickly add a misleading headline to a product with no descriptive content. There should not be the acronym SATA anywhere on the headline or description. Sata and eSata ARE DIFFERENT CONNECTORS and since there is no way for you to use this to a hard drive with an internal SATA connection, then SATA should not be mentioned. Only eSata should be used to describe this cable. I repeat this IS NOT A SERIAL ATA CABLE IT IS AN EXTERNAL SERIAL ATA CABLE AND THEY ARE NOT THE SAME. Got it Amazon? Did something get lost in the translation from your Chinese manufacturers because it looks like somebody who does not have a good command of the English language wrote the text for this product.
This item was shipped quickly and was an excellent buy for my money!
First thing to clarify, THE PRODUCT DIMENSIONS PROVIDED ARE WRONG! Actual dimensions are 3.9&#34; x 1.0&#34; x 3.0&#34;. Weight is correct. Fortunately, I knew this before ordering as I had seen it previously in person.Gepe is a product line that has been around for many years--primarily for transparency film--but always considered very well made. It is no different with this product. As a nature photographer a compact, durable, waterproof card safe is essential. It is small enough to carry a few of these out in the field for extended trips if needed plus, the viewing windows make it easy to see which cards are in each case. I went with the neon yellow as it is easier to see in my pack or on the ground when the light is fading fast--the same concept of a yellow tennis ball or yellow golf ball. Of course, there are other colors to choose from if this is not a consideration.
I really like this camera. It is full-featured, compact, light, cute-looking, and well-constructed. The zoom works great, the LCD screen is bright and colorful, and the indicator displays are very helpful once you decode the cryptic language in which they speak.I am particularly pleased about the camera taking AA-size batteries. I use rechargeable batteries in the camera, but I know that I can just pop into any store and get regular AA batteries to run the camera in case my rechargeables unexpectedly run out of juice.This camera works great with Apple's iPhoto software. I plugged in the (included) USB cable to my iBook, and iPhoto recognized the camera. It imported the pictures from my camera, and deleted the originals from the camera (per my request) without a problem.Here are a few complaints I have about this camera, though:The lens cap is poorly constructed and easily pops off when slipping the camera into a camera bag.The panoramic photo mode is difficult to use. When enabling panoramic mode, a bunch of blue lines appear on the LCD screen, with arrows. Pushing any of the directional buttons changes the positioning of the arrows and the lines, but it really doesn't help with composing the photo at all. You have to play with the panoramic mode and take a bunch of shots to figure out how it works. The manual is no help here.
Perfect recordings using these DVD's, much better then other brands. Perfect playback on about of a dozen DVD players of varying type, brand, age, and condition
For the money, this is hard to beat. I wanted something like the keyboard on a laptop and this was it. I'm very happy with it. By the way, you don't have to install the software in order to get the function keys on the keyboard to work. They work fine in XP without the software.
Good Quality and excelent clear sound and very cheap item are Sony MDR-XD200. Like to be in a studio and monitoring a record it was my first impresion when unboxed headphones and use.It's So confortables when do you use for a long time, extreme twitters and very deep bass are principal features to select and buy. I recommend for all uses inside home, listening music or videos on the PC, with your iPod or a long travel in airplane or Car... These are my bests headphones that I buyed, Sony still rocks!...
The sound from these headphones is good, and they are very comfortable to wear. However, even though I am very careful when handling the headphones, shortly after the warranty expired, the plastic connecting the earpiece to the headband broke on one side, and it was only a few months later that the other side broke as well. Considering the price we paid for these, I was determined to keep them usable. With the help of some floral wire and duct tape (super glue didn't work), I was able to reattach the earpieces, although the noticeable repair is a constant reminder of Bose's poor quality and/or design. As these were a gift from my husband, I was not able to read the reviews prior to purchasing. Had I known about the defects, I probably would have chosen another brand. Now I guess I can look forward to the earpads deteriorating!
i bought this for my 9yr old daughter and it did not work so i ended up going to a local stor and paid 20 dollars but the accutual apple charger worked.i dont know if i will buy off amazon again
We've really been pleased with our Uniden phones and were afraid that they would die with their batteries--or that batteries would be expensive enough that just buying new phones would be cheaper. (When did anything anything under $100 become disposable?!) The new batteries are working great. We bought enough to bring each handset back to life as it died. Of course, we don't know yet how well these batteries will perform in the long term, but so far we are thrilled.
I needed a cable to replace the one I lost for my Olympus 460-Z Digital Camera. Naturally I needed it in a hurry for the upcoming holiday season. The only place I could it was the Olympus website. I couldown it for $39.99 and wait two weeks for shipping! Once again, Amazon.com came to my rescue. I got exactly what I needed, at a fair price and I recieved quickly. Thank you for being so reliable and keep up the good work!
We bought this DVD player to use in the car with the kids (we log thousands of traveling miles per year). Unfortunately, as other reviewers have mentioned, the audio volume is not loud enough for this purpose. At max volume setting, it just barely competes with road/tire noise. This is an unforgivable limitation for a portable unit, I'm afraid, so much so that I am compelled to deduct 2 stars for this issue alone.Otherwise, this unit excels in video quality, usability, and convenience. These features deserve a 5-star rating, but have been severely handicapped by substandard audio reproduction. LG, fix this issue, the rest of the player deserves better.Edit: the battery life on this unit is exemplary.
This is the best universal remote I have ever purchased. Setup was very easy, just put in model number and answer questions. Even my young children can operate the tv and dvd player without messing up input settings. Wife loves the help feature, if something didn't turn on or off you use help button to correct the problem.Highly recommend this remote to anyone who has multiple remotes and equipment.
Nikon wireless remote works like a dream for those times when any camera movement isn't an option.Sunsets are much easier to handle with this remote.
This fax machine needs a babysitter. It cannot be trusted to fax without trying to eat the pages and jam constantly. You have to stand over it, and guide the pages straight so they don't get pulled in crooked. And it is LOUD!! VERY LOUD!! I dream of taking this machine out to the field, pulling out a baseball bat and going all OFFICE SPACE on it!!!!
These fans are not loud at all, all three worked. The only downside is trying to mount the unit, the nuts don't stay in place while screwing in the screws they just spin freely making it difficult to install and uninstall. Other than that it is a good way to bring in some extra air into a desktop.
I Buy 2, in less than 2 months was damaged, am listened to well but they are of bad quality
I've been hauling my rifles around for years. Some of them are quite expensive and I wanted something that would protect them well. This case has three layers of foam. The two side layers are left solid to protect the contents, while the middle layer can be custom cut to almost any shape you need. That locks in the gun without putting too much pressure on it like cheaper cases. Making the cutouts just a bit smaller than the gun shape will keep them nice and tight, but still easy to insert and remove.The plastic exterior is fairly thick and very rugged. It looks and feels like it would take a good beating and hold up just fine. There are four very thick heavy-duty clasps that hold it closed. Hinges and material feel very solid. No apparent weak spots in the moving parts.One side, at one end, of the case has two small diameter wheels. These wheels are fairly wide though and made of some very hard rubber material. Pelican put an extra carry handle at the other end of the case so that you could just grab that end and let the other end roll along on the floor, cutting your carry weight in half. There is also the traditional side handle though in case you want to carry it in the conventional manner.There's also a little pressure release valve for pressure equalization or some such thing, but I haven't fiddled around with that at all so I'm not really sure how useful it is.All-in-all I'd have to say that this is one tough cookie. I've been using it for about 6-7 years and it has held up well. I'd get another one exactly like it in a heartbeat.Oh, and another feature that I'd like to point out is the availability of additional foam inserts. For about $50 you can get a 3-pack. With that, you can have four different sets of custom cutouts for various gun combinations that you might want to carry. I did this and can quickly switch from one that has my AR-10 and AR15, over to another that supports my MP5 and MP5K, along with accessories. Or another switch and I can carry the HK91 and HK93.
In short...you HAVE to buy this camera. I spent a week researching and visiting my local electronic stores comparing, testing and looking up reviews. I recommend going to www.cnet.com and read the 50+ user reviews there.No other camera has these benefits at this price: Excellent battery life, USB ports, fast shutter speed, sleek and compact, excellent color and quality, 80 seconds of movie making time (w/sound), LCD screen, ZOOM and many other bells and whistles.I did not buy this camera at the local stores ($800+) or at Amazon ($750). I bought from a dealer online for $645 total (s/h $20 product was $625). If you don't mind paying the extra, Amazon is a very reputable dealer. Hope this helps and POWER to the consumer!
this item is lightweight, easy to adjust, inexpensive, and holds my iPad 2 at any angle I want it to. I wouldn't poke the iPad too hard while it's standing too close to vertical (not THAT stable) - but why would I need to do that anyway? highly recommend this stand.
Ordered this bag after doing tons of research on rolling bags for my daughter to take to school. Was concerned about the price but I sucked it up......Less then 4 weeks after the bag is separating at the back from the wheel section. This is extremely disappointing!!! Poor construction!!
This is a fairly nice miniATX case but QC seems to be lacking. Reviews elsewhere mentioned QC issues, particurally with screws being stripped.3 of the 4 expansion card cover screws on my case were stripped. Other issues are the total lack of any cable management inside the case. This is advertised as &quot;quiet&quot;. It is no more quiet than my Antec tower.Inside there is a survey wth a URL to answer a questionaire, the links on this page go nowhere.
Does exactly what it is supposed to. Fast charging in the convienence of your electric socket. Makes it much easier not to have to hook it up to your computer to charge your Ipod. Again great product at a great price!!!
read reviews and thought this would be suitable for my needs. Upon using this for a couple months, I wish I would have spent more money to get a quality light meter.
I go through iPod ear buds far too quickly and am always looking for affordable ones. This pair was affordable but sadly the sound quality just doesn't come close. To me they are little different from the dollar store ear buds.JVC Jelly (I think that's what they were called) were quite good and you could get them for $5-$6 at Ross. Now I'm in Canada with no Ross. Anyone have good, affordable ear bud suggestions in Canada?
Let me say first off that Im very happy with the remote. Im a home theater guy that has had a number of 'universal remotes' and I have never been happy with any of them. They have always required multiple keystrokes to get things done, and sometimes are so complicated to program that you just wind up giving up. I have had my eye on the Harmony remotes for years and I cant believe its taken me this long to get one.I dont have any of the problems with the base-unit charger that some people here have complained about. I dunno if that was a manufacturing problem that has been corrected or not, but I can practically throw the thing into the charger and it fits fine and charges perfectly. I dont have to monkey with it at all.The online interface used to program the remote is pretty intuitive and well laid-out to me. There are a couple of things that I would have personally done different but they arent deal breakers at all.I think its a great deal considering the function and flexibility that it has. There are remotes much more expensive than this that are no more functional and quite honestly less user friendly.With the ocean of different electronic components out there, its reasonable to assume that there may be some tweaking to do with any device designed to work with so many of them. (The online library of remote drivers is ginormous!)There are some problems you may run into but there are forums online where you can get help.
Not as sturdy as I expected. I thought the cases would be made out of hard plastic. They still work just fine and I like the different colors.
Estoy satisfecho con esta compra, el envio fue oportuno, el filtro trabaja satisfactoriamente, lo recomiendo ampliamente, el precio es muy competitivo
got two could not get eather to work on two differnt systems or 3 differnt printers ended up trash caning both would not work on xp, vista, or windows 7
Simply put TiVo is a life-altering product. Okay, maybe that is a tad overdramatic. But I challenge anyone to bring a TiVo into their home and not be blown away. This is simply not a VCR on steroids - but a "smart" product that organizes all your favorite programs (and even some you do not know even exist) and puts them in the palm of your hand! Here are just some of the highlights:Season Pass - As a famous infomercial goes "set it and forget it." Set up a pass for your favorite shows one time and it will record it automatically... forever! No need to worry about time slot changes, moves to a different day of the week, or special episodes (i.e. and hour long edition of a half-hour sitcom) - TiVo knows all and will adjust accordingly.Watch a recorded show while recording another show - Try that with a VCR! Watch your daytime soap opera at night, while it is recording one of your favorite primetime dramas. You can even start watching a show that you are currently recording! Also, no more piles of videotapes and stick-it notes of what is on what tape. Go to the "Now Playing" screen and all your recorded programs are neatly listed out and ready to watch in whatever order you would like.The initial wiring and set-up call into TiVo takes about 1-2 hours. The wiring is no more difficult than setting up a VCR, and the customization of your TiVo player is similar to a "wizard" on the PC (just answer the questions that pop up on your TV screen). Another cost to factor in is the $12.95/month or $299 one-time TiVo subscription fee. This might sound like a lot - but aren't you paying at least that much for other "can't live without it" services like cable/satellite and Internet?I would recommend getting this 80-hour model. The 80 hours is the maximum recording capacity at the lowest quality level - recording at the "best" quality gives you approximately 25 hours of space. While even that sounds like more than enough, it doesn't take long between both you and TiVo to create a wonderful back-log of recorded programs.This is simply one of the coolest products available for any TV viewer. Why it is not already a household staple like the microwave oven or PC, I do not know. If you watch TV, do yourself a favor and buy a TiVO now and then spread the word!
I was very satisfied with the service I received when ordering my ink for my computer. I received a phone call telling me that my order had been taken out of the box, when it was received at the post office. I called amazon and they replaced my order in just a couple of days. Very speedy replacment. I will continue to use amazon due to the wonderful customer service.
A super great value for the money, if you want a top of the line bells and whistles unit then you should pick something else. I love it for the value and ease of use just plug it in and that's it, not batteries and the cord is very long which make it nice to use as well.
When I initially bought these headphones, I was amazed by the quality of the sound with the noise dampening effects of the ear buds. The sound is still wonderful after a year of usage. My problem with the ear phones is the material Sony uses on the cords and ear piece are so comfortable that they are not durable and have basically ripped or shredded with normal usage. I checked other good quality headphones like Bose or Bang Olaufson and this seems to be the best deal. Sony needs to work on the headphones durability.
"Wow" is pretty much the only word to discribe these speakers. The sound is perfect, and for the money is impossible to beat. When i turn the surround sound off and only play music from the front 2, they are like any other speakers but with the addition of the 2 rear speakers the quality becomes outstanding. Also, dont let the size of these speakers fool you. They can become very loud and wall shaking. The base can thump the floor if wanted too. With the combination of all 5 speakers it becomes the perfect speakers for any price under 300 dollers. I highly recomend these speakers.There is one defualt to these speakers, but a small one if that. The 2 rear speaker stands arent the greatest quality, but im sure thats the least of your concerns as far as great sounding speakers.I also searched these speakers on other websites and all of these exact speakers cost $145.00 or more! The deal that amazon gives you is one you cannot refuse. So accept my oppinion and get these.
Works great but not as well made as older models. Plastic seems cheaper and motor a little bit weaker. Good overall.
I bought it for the guest room, and I would say that its a good player for under $25 esp. considering the many formats that this one plays. Infact I bought 2 and gave 1 to my visiting friend from europe and she is liking it too since it had pal/ntsc and 110~240V the only catch is that it plays only region 1 discs but it still plays all the cdrw and mp3s.So overall it is recommended for occasional use especailly at this low price.
I gave this as a gift to my mom to go with her new Sony Cybershot camera & she thought it was a little big, but plenty of space to keep the camera, charger & extra battery. Good for traveling though!
it works great for me! holds almost a 1000 photos on my camera and i haven't had a problem yet with losing pictures. the only con i could list is that maybe i should get more ;)
This product works really well, and the price was great. I am always pleased with the quality of Kodak.
I am really happy with my JOBO GIGA Vu Pro.It is an excellent product and it does everything superbly.I had some problems at the beginning that is after my JOBOarrived by mail from J&R; (actual supplier).It turned out that the manuals were missing. I contacted J&R; and Iwas told that this was the last item they had and no manuals could be found.I went to JOBO's web page and dowloaded the manuals in PDF format.I am very happy with the product.
I bought this GPS only two days before My daughter and I went on a ten day college road trip to the East coast. This GPS was a life saver. We loved it. I was able to use it in Canada, Michigan, NY, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinios. We also used it for food and gas locations as well as some university locations. It is terrific. The best investment I made.
I use this paper in my HP 8750 printer and am delighted with it. It came on time and was packed well.
If your looking for and inexpensive set of earbuds to use when your more expensive set won't do (i.e. riding a motorcycle), these babies pump out the tunes! They are loud and clear enough to be used in a "noisy" environment without blocking out "important" background information (i.e. car horns, motorcycle engine, etc.).
The Griffin Smartshare Headphone Splitter is a great product. My wife and I can, and do, watch movies together on my IBM laptop without disturbing the rest of the family. The dual volume controls is a great feature allowing total enjoyment at personal volume levels.
This AC Adapter/charger is the perfect compliment to the superb Nikon line of D cameras. The D50, D70, D70s and D100 have excellent power-consumption, but sometimes, having to change-out batteries can be a hassle, and sometimes, you need complete assurance for very long exposures. That is where this device comes in handy. Very handy, at that. As long as your camera is plugged up with this, it has limitless power... so you can continue those super long BULB shots or use it in compliance with an ever-repeating slideshow on your television screen (when connected with a separately-sold A/V cable that comes with your camera). The EH-5 AC Adapter is the perfect acces for those of you who use your camera for long periods of time, and want an easier way to charge the battery, without having to remove the battery from the machine. Excellent. 5/5 Stars.
I ordered these headphones so I could listen to music in an office environment. Since I tend to use them for extended periods of time, comfort for extended periods is more important than the sound for me.These headphones are perfect for me. They are lighter than I expected, and very comfortable. They do not bother my ears or head at all. I had to get used to the weight of the cord on my left shoulder more than anything else.They sound great, but as I said the sound was a secondary consideration for me. I won't comment on frequency response and such things; you can read the specs for that info.These are also nice because they cover the entire ear and block out some background noise. They aren't noise canceling, but they will block out a good bit of noise. I plan to use them for flying but I haven't done so yet.Sennheiser is a well-known and respected brand. Although I haven't had any problems, I have heard good things about their customer service.I am very happy so far, and found them for around $80 on Amazon. I've seen them on sale for as low as $70, so if you really want these, look around. I recommend them highly!
Just rec'd this filter and it arrived damaged. The glass is loose and it rattles. I will post another review when I get an intact filter.
I install these speakers all week long and all my customers love the way they sound. Great speaker for the money!
I just got my camcorder for a thesis project. The digital effects are going to be great for creating an &quot;old fashion film&quot;. The fact that it weighs less than a pound is amazing!! I'm in love with it.
I received this as a gift, and this camera sucks. Despite the description, this camera does not work with any version of MacOS X greater than 10.2.6. Thus, since I have 10.2.8, this is an expensive paperweight. Coincidentally, the camera and Mac 10.2.8 were both released in Sept. 2003 and Logitech has not updated the driver since then. Their tech support is absolutely useless as well and completely unhelpful.
I've taken several rides now (road and dirt). It's great -- a previous poster recommended using the garmin unit's lanyard as a safety and another recommended a livestrong bracelet as additional security. I do both, but the bike mount has never let go, and I've been on some really rugged terrain. I have several bikes, and switching it from one to another takes about 3 minutes.... that said, they're cheap enough that I think I'll buy another one anyway. Review by Kevin Penner
The item in the picture is NOT the corresponding product for the description. The picture is for the CF to XD adapter.
Not even sure if the Sonido is still available but it's been a GREAT radio for me.I've seen similar radios in the Sangean/C Crane line but don't see this particular model anymore. Anyway, I was very particular about what I was looking for. I was looking for a small form factor radio with a superior tuner for using in my work truck, which doesn't have a radio. The FM section of the tuner is exceptional. None of the constant wavering of the signal most portables suffer from. Sound quality is good for what it is. It's a small box so I don't expect booming bass. What is there is clean. The Grundig puts out better bass but it's too large for my needs. It's been a fair tradeoff. The AM side is slightly less impressive, but still decent quality.The power button doesn't protrude so far out that it powers on when in my carry bag as did the Grundig. The buttons are a little flimsy, one broke off shortly after purchase. Only other complaint is the alarm setting. It often gets set inadvertently while in my bag and goes off repeatedly, occasionally draining the batteries prematurely. But these are little things that most won't encounter, especially those using it as a table radio.Strengths- GREAT FM tuner, better than the tuner in my $1100 Pioneer Elite receiver.- Good sound quality. Vocals are clear, highs are solid, if unremarkable. Bass is ok..Enough where the sound isn't tinny.- Good form factor. Thin, without many protruding parts. Tuner presets are easily set.Negatives- Buttons a little flimsy.- AM not as strong as FM, but still adequate.Conclusion- A radio of this size that performs this well for under $100 was a good find. Best for the money, I'd contend. The Grundig is a better home unit, with adjustable bass and treble controls and much more dramatic bass due to the much larger box. The tuner in the Sonido is much better and for my needs, just works better. But both are good units, just depends on what your preferences are.
Got it and hooked it up. Tried different cables between both lines in splitter. One line works great the other line has no connection at all. Not worth the money paid. In my opinion, I can't rate something that doesn't work so giving it nothing. Only thing is can't post my comments without giving it something. That's not right!!!!
I love this gadget. My family from Russia, so we streaming Radio via Internet and with RocketFM we can hear it all around the house. Plus Audio books and etc.,It worked with my Desktop PC right the way. But it can't make it work with my laptop at all (SoundMax sound card). Also check this web-site [...]
Product works OK for the price.Problem is that I lost the software and after a computer crash I am unable to download the info. PANASONIC HAS NO DRIVERS FOR THIS PRODUCT ANYWHERE ON THEIR SITE - PERIOD. Many other people have complained about this as well on various sites, I found all of them because I searched so much for the drivers.
If you like to print pictures you better have this cartridge. I printed some pictures with the regular cartridges that came with my Lexmark Z52 and they came out alright but skin tones didn't come out all that great. When I got this cartridge my pictures came out so good you couldn't tell the difference between them and a real print. The cartridge is kind of expensive when printing pictures it sometimes will be gone with 20 prints. But its no doubt worth it compared to actually paying for developing pictures.
The Fuji F30 is full of surprises. For such a small camera it exceeds expections in many ways:- solid, no-nonsense feel to the body.- picture quality is amazing.- big, bright display.- proprietary battery outperforms aa/aaa's (yes, really!)- Stunning videos.Pictures tend to be a tiny bit "soft". This, more times than not, is a more pleasing effect. But if it is a concern be sure to have simple editing software like that provided with free software Picassa to "sharpen" the picture.Reviewers have mentioned a little disappointment with outdoor photos vs. the excellent low-light indoor pictures. I have found a small bit of underexposure (easily done from menu) makes this a non-concern.We've had this Fuji F30 for a couple months now and it is easy to give this a two-thumbs up/5 star rating. I agree this is an exceptional camera for indoor photography. Especially indoor gatherings. The setting that allows two photos, one with flash and one without, makes getting great pictures much easier.Two suggestions:1. Keep your eyes open for memory card bargains. We are always taking many more pictures/videos now and even 1 meg cards fill up rather quickly. One card has been fine but our daughter will be traveling this summer and an extra card or two will come in handy.2. Invest in a screen protector. We got one from ShieldZone. Go to their website and check the demos, the one time cost will more than repay itself in peace of mind.
I first purchased this product from a local Wal-Mart. I was so excited to find a system with a turntable at all much less with all the other popular functions. It is truly the perfect audio system! I decided to purchase another for my mother-in-law, as a Christmas gift. Wal-Mart had sold out of it, and didn't forsee re-ordering so the search was on. I hate to think of the time I wasted on line before looking at amazon.com I had almost given up. I want to thank the GPX/Yorx co. for such a wonderful product and amazon.com for helping me find another one!
Does what it is suppose to. Wires are a little thin and may not last you a long time if you move them around and end up bending/snapping the metal inside. However, for this price do you expect to bend the cable over and over and not expect to have it break? This is great for hooking up a computer to a TV for audio if you don't have HDMI since you won't be bending the cable.
This is definitely more for &#34;peach fuzz&#34; than coarse hair, but that's probably a given. Works well enough, but it's nothing special.
This thing is HUGE and swallowed my HTC Aria. Not like the regular Otterbox for the iPhone if that's what you're looking for. Had to return the product.
I have had this mouse for a year and it is still working fine. It is Plug-and-play, at least on my two laptops. The battery cover is not well designed and prone to get damaged with time. I use rechargeable AAA batteries and turn off the mouse every time I am done using it --batteries last for a couples of weeks when using the mouse ~2h/day. I wouldn't recommed this mouse for travel --it is a little bulky.
This item was puchase with a DVD player and the both work perfect. Does what it claims, great price and free shipping. I highly recommend this product.
I've owned my Epson RX 620 for almost two years now, and use it several times a week for scanning, printing and copying. It has proven to be a good quality, reliable and versatile unit.Overall print quality is good, as good as one will see in printers at this price point. Color and black and white printouts both provide good detail and are very readable. I've yet to try printing high quality photos with the unit, but have found that printed screenshots with maps, photos or artwork in them turn out well.The scanning quality is excellent, I've been very happy with photos I've scanned into my computer using this machine, many of which appear on my website (which can be accessed via the link in my Amazon profile). It also does well scanning in black and white or grayscale. I've also found the supplied "scanning" software to be reasonably capable and easy to use: I've been able to scan almost unreadable old documents and produce easily readable images from them.The printer rarely has paper feed problems, and has never jammed on me.I originally bought the unit because of its breadth of photography features - it can handle a wide variety of digital media, as has good computer connecivity. It also has provisions (and accompanying software) to scan old photographic "slides", which is a hard to find capability. (One of these days, maybe I'll actually have time to dig out all those old slides and digitize them, as I've long planned to do!)Although the supplied software is very capable, it takes a little work to fully understand and take advantage of all it can do. The supplied documentation for it is weak.Overall, I'm very happy with the unit, and would recommend it to others. 4 stars!
I love these... however can only wear them for about an hour, then I have to give my poor ears a break because they kill me! I think its because I don't have such a long neck and so the back of the headphone bridge climbs up which in turn makes the earpiece climb up as well, to the top of my outer ear. Since the over-the-ear piece is placed right on the back of that part of my ear, my ears are crushed and pressed into the unprotected over-the-ear piece. In other words, my ears hurt. Also, I have long hair, and I can't tug it behind my ear when I have these, so all my hair's on my face... also if you have long hair, it might get tangled to the bridge and the over-the-ear piece, so I have to always wear a ponytail if I want to listen to my mp3 player with these headphones. But if it wasn't for that, I would give it a 4-star... 4-star and not 5 because there are better designed and inexpensive headphones. Also, the sound is VERY VERY GOOD, but not extraordinary (you ARE paying less than 15 dollars for them so I take that into account). All in all I would recommend them to people with long necks, short hair, or people who hate wearing glasses while listening to music!
This camera is not worth the money. Toshiba says that you need Windows 98 to upload the pictures, but that is not true. I called Toshiba and spent 1 hour on the phone with them and they could not get it to work. Toshiba was nice, but not helpful. They said my computer needed a new driver, but I needed to get that from IBM. You would think that Toshiba would be the one who should provide the new driver. Lastly, I have had the camera a month and It freezes up where the only thing you see is a green screen through the view finder. That is annoying too!!Frustrated
This item is very well built, and easy to use. Its fitment for my Nikon Camera is perfect. I highly recommend this item.
It was fine at the beginning, but ened up coming apart at the seems. Not the best workmanship. One would think they would build something designed to be used for exercise a little more sturdy. I guess I'll sew the seams back together until the rest of the band finishes ripping like it has started to. A little disappointing.
This lense is incredible. i am truly amazed at how well it works.
I bought this thing in August of 2006. It is now January, 2012. I used it exclusively from March of 2007, to November of 2010. I had to re-coat the cpu with thermal compound, and clean out the fan housing and cooling fins last year. That's it. It's a serious pain to get to the cpu. Other than that, I have no complaints. I now keep it as a second computer. It still gets used daily.
The build quality is better than expected. It feels solid in your hand and well put together. The DM-50 fits well onto the camera and is nicely balanced. It runs a little less than the length of the camera, so it does not overwhelm the camera's profile. This is not a big issue, but it does mean the microphone should not get in your way under normal shooting conditions.The microphone itself has some play, presumably to cushion it from camera noise. If so, it does not do a perfect job - more on this below.To discuss the audio quality, I have to discuss the three modes, "Shotgun", "Stereo 1" and "Stereo 2"."Shotgun" mode captures audio primarily from directly in front of the camera. While I have done no scientific tests I would guess it's main balance is at about 35 or so degrees. This mode captures sound in mono from a single element at the front of the unit. In this mode the audio quality is not great. There is little low-end response and the quality and the sound has, for lack of a better term, a slightly plastic quality to it. It is surprising when compared to the sound recorded from the side elements, which seem warmer and more dynamic."Stereo 1" mode seems to capture sound at about 90 degrees, combining both the front element and two separate elements along the side. The overall perceived quality of the sound is much better than using the shotgun alone. There is more warmth and richness in this mode, and it provides a nice balance of front centered sound, with some ambience from the sides."Stereo 2" mode captures sound at more than 180 degrees. The rear facing element seems to be designed to capture nearby sounds, but not more distant sounds. This could only be my perception, but if not, it seems like a nice way to allow commentary from the camera operator. However, the "Stereo 2" seems to be a little too weighted towards capturing sound from the sides at some expense to the front element. As a result, the sound quality itself is a little better, but the mix appears slightly off.In all three modes, the isolation of sound it not perfect. Because the provided documentation says almost nothing about how the DM50 is designed, it is difficult to know how many elements are present and in what combination they are recording sound in each mode. It seems that even in "Shotgun Mode" the left and right front elements are still slightly present, but mixed in mono with the front facing mic.In terms of eliminating motor noise, the DM50 does a better job than the on-board microphone, but the sounds of the motor and any manipulation of the controls are still present. In "Stereo 2" mode, the motor noise is cut in half from what you hear from the on-board microphones. In "Stereo 1" mode the noise is down to about a quarter and in "Shotgun" I would estimate it is about an eighth.With the Canon HV20, the most common sound issue I find is with clicking the function button while shooting to gain control over exposure (usually a three click process). The DM50 does not eliminate this sound. In "Shotgun" mode the DM50 does the best job of reducing the problem, but even with the rubber rings in which the microphone rests, some of that sound it transfered up the camera.The DM-50 promises "near professional" quality sound and that is what it provides. For professional sound you will need to find a more dedicated microphone, such as the VideoMic or Stereo VideoMic, or perhaps both if you wish to have coverage for the same theoretical range as the DM-50. However, the DM-50 provides excellent flexibility that it's competitors do not, so you should consider what your shooting needs are. The DM-50 also does not use batteries, but draws power from the Camera's battery. This can be either an advantage or a disadvantage depending your preference, but it is something to keep in mind when purchasing.The DM-50 is best suited to users who want a single, trouble free microphone that can carry them through a variety of situations. In "Stereo 1" mode, the microphone is at it's best, providing a good balanced sound, though I wish sound from all around the microphone were captured in even quality. This disparity is perhaps the biggest problem with the microphone.
Not that there is anything wrong with this unit, rather, you should be aware that Garmin's technical support is pretty bad. I waited 20 minutes on the line just to get to a technician. And the technician was pretty rude. Paying for a $500 unit, I would expect to get better support than that.Update:Garmin software fails miserably on my PC, I can't start any of the updater and Point of interests loader.To conclude, I wish I have never ordered this item.
This product is very well constructed. It is easy to use andeasy to take with on trips or outings. I am happy with the sound.At very high volume I have heard a little static but not enoughto be of a concern.
After years of SLR use my first Digital Camera was a Canon G2. Took tons of great and numerous not so great pictures. My complaint was the tendency of digital photographs not being "smooth" (dont know what the technical term is but objects running diagonal in the pictures occasionally/frequently being jagged). My, as it turns out, uninformed conclusion was that it had something to do with resolution (pixels). When 8 megapixels hit the market, I coughed up the serious dough to buy the Olympus C-8080. The quality of the good pictures improved but but the number of out of focus or bad pictures increased. Yes, yes, I am not motivated enough to read all the materials on digital photography and use the knowledge to decipher the users manuals! (read lazy)I needed a simple and small camera for my work, saw a great deal (under $150) for SD110, ordered and got it a couple of weeks back. The results are an eye opener. They are fabulous and the quality of the pictures on the monitor and printed on a Canon I-960, up to 8 1/2 x 11 size, rivals the ones from the Olympus.The quality of the movie clips is as good as from the C-8080 and better than the 30 sec clips from the G2.The lesson learned, and I think it applies to a vast majority of the people, is that mega pixels matter not specially for the point and shoot type of photography. I wish I knew that some time ago and not lugged the G2 during my Grand Canyon backcountry hike while not carrying sugar to avoid weighting down the backpack!Update 6/19: Since this camera is rarely used, the other day when I took it out of its pouch after over a month, it looked sick as the finish had developed these black spots. Called Canon and they are going to replace the casing. Hopefully, nothing will get screwed up in transit. Still think it is a great little camera and was a steal for under $150 back in March.
I bought 3 of these cords because I listen to my ipod at work all day using safety earmuffs with an ipod input.Each of these cords barely lasted one day before the sound began breaking up in one, then both ears. I threw them all out and bought a $10 Belkin cord which has worked flawlessly for many weeks now.This item is junk and not worth even the small amount of money they are selling for.
I must say thet this card is awesome, if you still have an agp motherboard this is an excellent option, but make sure you have enough ram and a fast processor or you will be dissapointed!
I got a pair of these free with Pepsi Points- AMAZING earbuds. THE best earbuds i've ever worn. So comfortable, great sound. All around awesome quality headphones for their price
The product is Just Okay! NOTHING MORE OR LESS! I used it a lot and it is just the same i only give it 4 stars because it is cheap and easy to use. But the quality is just the same as any other product. So i recommend this product to everyone because it is cheap and worth every penny you spend!
The grip has a nice look and feel to it. It is very useable for handholding and makes portrait orientation much better. The controls are laid out nicely and function as expected. The grip adds some needed bulk to the camera and gives it better handling for handheld use. If you shoot handheld and feel that the 350D is a bit small, then I suggest that you will really like the grip. For tripod use it is a mixed bag (see below for details). I did encounter two issues with this grip, which may or may not be a problem for someone.1) When using AA batteries, I found that Ni-MH batteries show half power on the camera's bettery indicator. I don't know if Alkaline cells do this, but suspect it is because the grip accepts both Ni-MH and Alkaline, which have different voltages. The grip may favor the higher voltage of the Alkaline cell. This shouldn't be a problem because one would generally use AA cells only as a backup.2) There is a small bit of flex between the grip and the camera body. This is not noticed when shooting handheld, but I found it annoying when shooting on a tripod. When using a lens with a tripod mount this was a non-issue because the lens is supporting the camera. However, when the camera is mounted on the tripod it is noticeable and makes the system feel less solid. This is probably more so with a larger and heavier lens. I was using the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, which weighs in at about 20 oz.
I wanted a universal remote that would control my A/V devices in my family room and master bedroom. This remote fit that bill. Setup will take awhile but once you get use to entering activities it is pretty easy. Logitech support is very helpful if you need assistance. I have my remote programmed to control ten activities. Five for the family room and five for the master bedroom. The five activities for the family room are on the left-hand side of the veiwing screen of the remote and five activities for the master bedroom are on the right-hand side. (Perfect!) The only thing I would advise is to write down all the A/V devices that need to be turned on for viewing an activity before you program the remote. (Ex. TV vs. DVD). I stored all my devices on my computer so I can reference or add to them quickly. Before buying this remote I read the reviews and one of the problems people expressed was getting the remote in the charging cradle to charge. I have not experienced a problem with that at all. I put it into the cradle to charge at the end of every night with no problem. I would advise that when you get this remote to clean the contacts and make sure they are not stuck to make contact. I clean mine periodically just to be safe.
Kodak 1348762 Graphite Camera Bag - Small (Black)Owned the original Kodak bag similar to this one. The back strap finally wore out after a few years. I ordered this bag expecting the same quality and design. The Bottom zipper did not open at all, not even once. The design of the back of the case (which did not show in pics) requires unbuckling of your belt to remove the case (not so with the first Kodak bag design). This bag exhibits poor design and functionality. I was very unhappy with the quality and I returned the case in original packaging. Amazon was excellent and issued credit immediately upon return of the product. I managed to sew the original one to be usable until we find a better carrying case.
I bought this to store my JBuds and Nano 6th Generation. It fits perfectly and no more tangled wires. I have no problem with build quality, so far so good.
I have just bought this printer, and let me say, it is the best device that I have bought for my sony Clie. I am running Palm OS 4.1, and it works great. I downloaded the IRprint and Doctoprint combo demo from IRprint.com. It has good quality print, for pure text. The only problem that I have found is that it is sometimes hard to get a perfect lineup between the IR ports, but that might just be my handheld. Overall, I would say, go out and buy it. It has a definate cool factor. If you need a printer for documents to go, sheet to go, or any of the built in palm apps, get this one!!
I've had these headphones for a few days now and have to say that I'm really impressed by their beautiful sound and superb comfort. The sound from these headphones really brings alive your jazz, rock and hip-hop favorites... if you don't already have nice headphones you'll be hearing things in your music you've never heard before. A great example for me was listening to Ornette Coleman's "The Shape of Jazz to Come" followed by the Roots "Do You Want More?!!!??!" played through iTunes at 128 kbps / 44.100 kHz - not exactly a range advocated by audiophiles, but the music sounds full, rich, complex and beautiful... very nice response from deep bass to high end.If you are going to be listening to CD's or audio through an iPod or computer at home, these headphones are perfect. Any better headphones are going to be a waste of money unless you are going to be listening to vinyl through a nice amp. NOTE: The impedance of these headphones is 50 ohms, NOT 120 ohms as listed on Amazon. This makes these headphones perfect for listening to portable electronics / computers, rather than more expensive headphones like the HD-595's which will really require a separate headphone amp to bring out their best.An additional note for first-time headphone buyers - these are "dynamic, open" style headphones, which means that these are best for home use. The open style means that some audio is going to pass from the outside of the headphones (would drive officemates in a quiet office crazy), and external sounds are not going to be well attenuated - meaning that they are perfect for a quiet home or office, but will be poor for subway / airplane / noisy street use.Overall a GREAT set of headphones for their purpose - home audio / portable electronics.
The installation .pdf Amazon posts, which is what Omnimount provides in their package is deceiving. This package that Amazon sells is only for ceiling mounts and not wall mounts. It only comes with ceiling mount hardware and they don't include keyhole adapter. The mount is fairly easy to install. Omnimount customer service shipped out missing keyhole adapter, but were not very receptive to my comments about how confusing their packaging is.
I got the pair of memory sticks for a friends computer, and installed them.worked first time realy increased the computer speed. Friend was very pleased with the cost and much better functioning computer
This HDMI extender performs as advertised. It also has a nice status light that adds value because the user can verify connection via status light.
This camera is back in the win95 arena - the manual saysnothing except win95 &quot;only win95&quot; ect..It does not comewith any USB connections only a printer port connection that hooks up to your computer.Here are some Head's up issues:1. No USB connection2. If you have a printer, your going to have to buy a switch box (A/B) so you can use your printer and the camera w/o having to unplug the printer cable every time.3. You must configure your CMOS to use ECP which is not that difficult.Overall: The camera is OK, good picture , comes with software that you'll really never use - because it about 3 years old.If I had to do it all over again:I would make sure I buy a PC camera with a USB connection! - Why? Because you can plug it into your pc and you don't have to go buy a switch box and the USB will run faster!Hope this helps.
get these headphones. They're well worth the 125 points, the sound is clear and you can hear the bass quite well. The padding is very comfortable and you start to forget you're even wearing them. I especially love the long chord, many times when you get headphones the chord is too short and it makes things awkward but with these it's fantastic. I truly recommend you get these if you're in need of some great headphones.
I love this camera bag. It holds almost all of my camera equipment. Including both of my Canon SLR cameras. The only thing that I cannot fit in the bag is my 1,000mm lens. It is just too long for the bag. It is a very sturdy design. It has lots of pockets to pack away all kinds of camera equipment. And it even has two straps, one at the waist, and one at the chest, to make sure that it does not fall off, or to make sure that someone can't just run off with it. Over all, I cannot be happier with this purchase.
Portable, easy to use with any chip and really nice pix. I love being able to print from digital files on my ipod.
Bottom line, aside from the earphones (which personnaly hurts my ears) the HIPZIP is a great player and should be ranked one of the highest, I wouldn't also be saying this if it hadn't been for Iomega's customer service department. A few weeks ago my player crashed and wouldn't come online so i called their department in one phone call they told me that i would have to send mine back and they would fix the problem so i did and instead of a letter saying some excuse why they couldn't fix it i found an entirely new player. Since they couldn't find out what was wrong they gave me a new player, now if that isn't putting the customer first priority then i don't know what is.
I have installed two of these, and each time the installation instructions failed but for different reasons. I had to play around a fair amount to find the files that the installation program needed, either already on my hard disk, on the Windows installation CD or on the diskette that came with the card.Even on the diskette, the installer was unable to find the required files until I figured out where they were on the disk and told it. I find it astounding that they can't get their own installation program to find their own files.
it works. looks for the refurbished deals. refurbished works the same for me and is much cheaper.
First, let me begin by further defining the title of this rating. It truly is the perfect amp for a pair of speakers, "somewhere." Be it your desk, your patio, your hot-tub or your den, it will provide far, far more performance and quality of sound than any receiver or amp within it's price range and above.The Audiosource website doesn't specify it, but I invalidated my warranty and looked inside and it DOES have a toroidal power supply, and is built with a very simple and direct approach. I am not an audiophile, but, hey the circuit boards looked uncluttered and as direct/simple as I've seen in audiophile equipment photos on the net. Plus it sounds amazing.If you are holding back from purchasing the Amp One-A due to its price and are looking for an amp to power a pair of bookshelf speakers or zone speakers, I recommend this model.
Got my VG150 last week, Worked great with windows XP out of the box. The updated driver from Viewsonics Website did not load properly so I chose to ignore it with no problems. Easy on the eyes and easy to use
Hi, Let me begin this review with saying that I liked this product for being portable, good looking and sound quality. My main purpose of using this was to listen the cd's and it did well on it for few months. Yesterday it just didnt play any CD (it's being almost 4 months since I owned it). Now I dont know what to do with it!! I am writing this review in a hope that coby sends me a replacement for this one.
I've had this for about 6 months now and it still works perfectly the way that I need it to. I am even planning on buying another one soon. Great buy...
This is a great projector screen for very little money. I use it in a dedicated media room with an Epson 8350. The walls and ceiling are painted bright white, and still I'm able to get very nice image quality. Due to the walls being white, the blacks on the screen are a bit washed out, but I don't believe this is because of the screen itself. It took me about 30 minutes to install all the hardware and attach the screen, single-handed. The screen only comes with a bracket to mount directly on the wall, and I had to get an L-bracket from my local hardware store to create some separation between the screen and the wall to accommodate for a window ledge behind the screen. The screen is thick and doesn't let any light through - I have a window behind the screen and have a separate roller blind blocking the light but you wouldn't probably even need that at night. The mechanical construction is solid, and the screen is heavy enough so that it does not swing even though I have an A/C vent blowing air almost directly at the screen.
The filter seems to be well made. I wish it had come in silver to match the lens but other than that it appears to be good quality and adequate to the job of protecting your lens and reducing UV haze.
A solid, well-made circular polarizer. Outstanding quality of glass; what else would you expect of the Germans? Easy to use and works like a dream. This is the filter you should not skimp on by buying a cheap imitation. This is the kind of filter you will have in your kit for 20 years. I bought the 77mm filter so I can accommodate My largest diameter lens and use step down rings for my others. Really worth the price.
My failure analysis lab does alot of work looking for cracks in failed products. With the dark red filter, digital camera set to b&w;, macro lens, and some stain you can find defects in material quickly then print large sized blowups on a digital printer (e.g. HP designjet). On 11x17 paper or 13x19 they are clear as can be and the new vivera inks from HP customized for b&w; printing make photo output top notch on the right paper. Be sure to have various water based stains on hand to bring out the defect as some work better than others. If one does not work, wash it with DI water and apply another color stain and you will get the message with one color combination.This 52mm filter fits the prime lens from olympusOlympus 50mm f/2.0 Telephoto Macro ED Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR Cameraswhich has incredible detail when combined with the tube extender for zooming. It can also show that there is no defect present and direct your work elsewhere.
This is a superior product in every respect, and well worth the price (admittedly higher than direct competitors). My purchase replaced an aging Sony model and frankly am sorry that I waited so long. As other reviewers have noted, both sound quality and reception are excellent for this unit. It is on the heavy/bulky side--perhaps a bit much to hang on the showerhead side of some enclosures--but I have it perched on a relatively dry opposite shelf and find myself using it not only first thing in the morning but at other times too. Multiple station pre-sets and an auto shutoff timer are just two of many features I've found extremely helpful. And did I mention the excellent sound quality for such a small unit? Delivery was prompt and accurate. If your needs don't demand HD radio, I would rank this as an excellent choice. Nothing short of a five-star rating from me on this purchase.
i only bought this at amazon because i couldn't find discs in cd-r audio format anywhere in manila. all are for pc burners; nothing for stand-alone recorders. i'm glad i got them and i'm planning to buy more soon.
I've very pleased by this TV as it has all I needed. It can act as a TV a computer monitor and has enough input to do all this without troubles. The design is great. And switching between video formats (4:3, Widescreen, Superwide, etc) is easy. The image quality in VGA is also very good. And finally it was delivered fast and well by Amazon.
Love it! It is so quiet! Clean copies and great value for the price.
I had this bag for a little over a year - was great until I used it in the winter - the plastic clips that keep the top closed become drittle in the cold. One snapped, and I can no longer keep the top latched.I called Canon parts and they don't sell parts for the bag - so this bag will end up in the trash.I have a Lowepro backpack also and love it. I'll have to buy one of their smaller bags to replace this one.
For being a used item of a once very expensive sound card & external break-out box (digital & analog), this kit is the perfect balance and control for admiration of what sound should and could be for computers. Inputs, outputs and a remote control at your fingertips! Takes a bit of work to set it up and a little bit more work to tweak the settings and programs, but once completed, it makes you feel like you're running a high end stereo system within your PC system. -- And it can be used to output on your 5.1 theatre home system as well. Two Thumbs up for Creative Labs in making the perfect package, which audio enthusiasts will thoroughly enjoy.
I would consider my expertise on audio technology to be somewhere in between the prosumer and professional level, making this wireless microphone kit ideal for my needs.My production crew is still pretty new to the industry. We used to have a corded microphone that we would shoot with and our talent was responsible for dealing with the cord. After watching local television crews use their wireless microphone systems with such ease, we decided a transition to wireless was a must.The problem was that professional microphone systems were so cost prohibitive and many of them needed to be permanently mounted to a professional camera and we were still using prosumer level cameras. The great compromise however was finding this product which gave us the same functionality of a professional television crew, with the compact size and affordable price tag of a small mobile television crew.We have used the mic kit with our Panasonic HVX200 to perfection and the sound quality is phenomenal. The kit literally has everything you will need. You cannot find another prosumer mic kit that has both a plug-on transmitter and a bodypack transmitter with an included receiver at this price. Highly recommended. Buy today and you will not regret it.
Works like a charm. Easy to set up. Am using it for ham radio logging with clock set to UTC time (+5 hours) and temp set to C.
As noted by other reviewers, this is a reasonable low cost walkabout lens. It has some barrel distortion, correctable in post processing. I use it primarily on a D70S, which seems to be a good pairing. The combination is balanced and light weight.On the D70S it's not the sharpest of lenses - a 8x10 print of the entire photo may O.K. but a 100% crop of the Hoedown image I'm attaching will show it's softness. Any enlargement over 8x10 may not be acceptable.I have a Nikon 18-135 that is sharper; however at the time of this writing the Sigma is $339, and the Nikon is $699. If you have a Nikon mount and a larger budget, I believe the Nikon lens to be the better choice.For the price, the Sigma is a reasonable lens. It is not particularly noisy when focusing, and finds the focus point fairly quickly.(Camera lenses are like racing cars - speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?)Best used as a 'vacation' or 'walkabout' lens. There are better options for landscapes or portraiture or sports (especially indoors sports under ambient lighting) - but if the photographer wants to carry a single lens it's a reasonable choice for the money.
I bought this product because my wife is NOT a technology person and has trouble turning on our complex A/V system due the 6 different remotes! I thought this remote would make it easy for her as it is visually driven and claims it can control every system out there, but I was wrong! I have spent nearly 2 months with Logitech's tech support in an effort to program this remote to control my 6 devices. After all that effort and waisted time, it will not turn off my RCA Surround Sound System! Logitech cannot figure this one out, although my Dish Network remote doesn't have any trouble with this function, and I have given up! So I still have to use at least 2 remotes, which I could have done for free with the ones provided. Since it took over the 30 day return period to figure out it doesn't work, I can't return it! So, I'm stuck with a $150.00 remote that just takes up space and electricity (charger) and I'm the ONLY one that will use it!My advice.... Call Logitech and verify this will control ALL your devices BEFORE you buy this, or any other Logitech universal remote, or, like me, you'll have an expensive, energy waisting, dust collector!
I'm so disappointed in this TV!! We had a fantastic picture for 3 years, and then like so many others our optical block started to go. We got in touch with Sony and they agreed to pay for the part, we had to pay labor which worked out to be around 300 bucks. After that the picture was great again and now 3 years later, the block has started to go AGAIN!! We've had this TV a total of 6 years and have replaced the bulb twice at 200 bucks a pop and the optical block once and twice if we chose to do it again. We certainly are not. I can't tell you how miserable it is to pay for HD TV and watch all your favorite football games in total blue.Here's our lovely TV the first time it went out.[...]And it looks about the same this time only it's a square shape instead of a circle. I'll never, ever buy a sony TV again.
These headphones are standard issue at my workplace. I didn't really have a problem with them the first couple years but any more I notice I can't wear them comfortably for more than a few minutes at a time. The design seems pretty poor, there is a hard plastic piece that digs in to your ear. In addition, I have a normal-sized head and they seem too small. The plastic piece digging in to your ear is exacerbated by the headphones not sitting evenly due to being too small.Sound quality seems okay, but I find them to be essentially unusable at this point.
I'm a light sleeper and find earplugs a necessity. These are by far the best I've found. The shape make them easy to roll up and insert and the wide end makes them easy to remove. They are soft enough to sleep with all night without hurting your ears and being closed cell foam they don't get all grody and nasty like the yellow ones from another company. Buy a box of 200 and you'll have a lifetime supply as you can use each pair for many days or until you lose them. They also go through the washing machine without apparent damage and seem as good as new. They protect your hearing from loud noise as well. Splendid product!
I've had the Harmony 1000 and RF Extender for a year and love it! I have a very complex system but I'm one of the lucky one's cuz setup was a breeze. Sure, it's got some quirks, but nothing so bad that I regret buying it or have stopped using it. Truth is, I can't imagine ever going back to my old universal remote. Or worse still, an array of manufacturer's remotes sitting on the table. For my experience, this remote was worth every penny and the RF Extender is an added must have!Back when I got this, the remote was $275 with a rebate on the RF Extender which covered the entire cost, making it free. The software used to configure the remote has its limitations, but I think it's intentionally designed that way to help people with limited understanding of cabling and video inputs and outputs. If you have a basic grasp of what channel or video inputs your components need to be on, then you really shouldn't have much trouble. I was able to setup a complex home theater system with an HDTV, Onkyo receiver, 2 DVD players, 2 DirecTV HD DVRs and a multi CD player all within 90min. I was so encouraged by how simple it was that I then setup a second TV in the bedroom with a VCR.I think where some people may have trouble is with a lack of patience. We expect everything to work perfect out of the box with little effort. The RF Extender also adds a slight delay to the equation because when you push a hard button or touch the screen, there's a nano second delay before you get the desired result. But it's not that big a deal really once you get used to it. We also tend to resist change and this remote as a stark departure from the standard rectangular remote with rubbery buttons you're likely used to. For me, I wanted a remote that was the next step up from the old boring remotes we all know. But that's not to say it doesn't have some issues though.I gave the remote 4 stars instead of five because of the quirks. Sometimes I get runaway volume where it goes all the way up or down after just one button press. Others have said they can only correct the problem by popping out the battery, but I've never had to do that. I just hit a couple different hard buttons on the remote which stops the problem for me. I have, however, had to pull the battery out once or twice when the remote wouldn't respond. But that's been pretty rare. I liken it to having to reboot a computer and I've come to realize that I should treat the remote like a computer, and give it time to "boot up" when I remove it from the charging cradle. This isn't an official suggestion from Logitech. I've just noticed that when I pull it off the charger and use it immediately, that's when problems can happen. But if I take it off the charger and set it aside for a couple minutes before using it, I rarely have problems. Also, keep in mind if you've setup a complex system, there's bound to be a few hiccups from time to time. But for me, nothing I consider to be a big deal.Overall, I'm very happy with this remote and can't imagine not having it in my life. If you're reading about some of the problems people have had and are on the fence with buying it, why not give it a try for yourself? After all, you can always return it if it doesn't work for you. And who knows, you may very well love it as much as I do.Good luck!!:)
Yep, these plastic grill clamps do just as they claim... they clamp stuff. Neat idea really, and I have used them successfully.
I got these for my 24yr old daughter because she likes pink. She borrowed her brother's blue ones and they broke easily. A friend's pair didn't last too long and I guess I expect these to break soon with normal wear and tear.
This antenna is as good as everyone says it is. I tried the Terk HDTVa for comparison, and the DB2 gets more channels, takes up less space, and looks better. It even gets VHF signals somehow.Go for it!
I like the quality of scans coming out of theCanon CanoScan 4400F Color Image Scanner (1306B002). I bought it to digitize old negatives and slides for my family. The device appears to be feature rich with functionality but I doubt I'll ever use any of the "one touch" buttons however I can see how others would. The software lets you toggle between novice and advanced. My only complaint is that it should be a little easier to scan negatives without touching them. The negative tray is a little awkward to work with but it does get the job done. I understand theCanon CS8800F Color Image Scanner ( 2168B002 )might be better suited to my needs but I was working in a budget and the price was right for the 4400F.
My CD player in my C240 has gotten flaky (maybe it needs more cleaning than a CD cleaner disk can do), so I wanted to try this alternative. Was afraid the car tape player auto-reverse might give problems, but so far it works fine. The only issue is that you have to close the cassette door to keep the car audio system from giving a complaining beep. Fortunately, the upper left corner of the door has a notch to let the audio cord come out.Can't beat the price and free shipping.
Poloroid stopped manufacturing this instant film .As a result, merchants that have stockpiled this film are charging significantly higher prices for available film. Good alternitive is to look into Fuji instant camera which is supported by FIJI INSTANT film. They are very comparatable to the Poloroid system at a more reasonable price and is easier to find many merchants selling these items.
Was a problem with this hard drive and the seller went beyond what I expected to make things right. Thank you!!
This is a great buy for what it costs compared to the price in store, plus you can sign up for the Subscribe & Save program which will get you an additional discount off the price, and the product is automatically delivered at an interval of your choosing (you can choose 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, etc). The cartridge itself is a branded Epson product, not a cheap knockoff posing as an Epson product, therefore it has great print quality. I have had no issues with this ink cartridge.
I pulled the connector off my Nexus antenna pulling it through a hole in the wall. I couldn't find just the connector at all. Radio Shack had the antenna alone for $50. I paid $30 for this whole kit. Good to have the spare parts.
I bought the ICD-ST10 strictly for recording university lectures. So far it has worked out great. The sound quality is very good and I can always upload the recordings onto the computer and transcribe them while listening to the lecture again (and again) through computer speakers. I wouldn't recommend doing it directly from the recorder. Speakers provide a lot better sound quality. Ability to slow down the playback definitely helps (if you can deal with the hypnotic effect of a geology lecture being played back at half speed. You are getting sleepy... Very sleepy...)I am able to fit only one lecture (1.5 hours) before I have to transfer the file onto the computer (I record in SP mode).More memory &amp; a power cord (has a power plug but cord is not provided with the recorder) would definitely make this a 5 star product.Con: There is no OFF button on the recorder and in the month I've owned it, it has turned itself on during the worst moments (like taking an exam in a hushed lecture hall).
Really nice for macro photography, though I have noticed you need to change the white balance to accomodate the color shift. The soft case takes some of the worry out of transporting it in your bag.
Had this for a year, it's been excellent. Couldn't really compare in the stores, too much other noise, so bought it based on reviews like this one. More than enough power, great bass, also we were pleasantly surprised to find the dvd player gives an even better high quality image than our former Panasonic. Easy to understand set up instructions too. Only drawback is that the speaker hookups in the back are kind of close together, especially if you have the fat Monster Cable connectors like we do. Also, the different sound modes are not really explained in the manual, you have to experiment to see what you like. We are happy with this!
I have owned this Ilo DVD Recorder for about six months and it has been very frustrating. The unit sometimes completed a recording, sometimes didn't. Now it will not recognize a DVD at all, showing "no disc", have tried several types of discs to no avail. My advice is - don't buy it, it is a waste of your $100.
got the battery popped it into my E1705 and it just works. can't say more then it just works we will see how long it works for but it works for now.
for people that read the reviews concerned that the carbon pen side left a black mark on their hands...it is carbon! it is meant to clean a lens, not your hand. it works very well. fits neatly in a camera bag and is a must-have for anyone with a camera. no streaks, no spots, no worry of damaging an expensive (or cheap) lens.
I bought this stand for my "NEW" Ipad (3). I bought the GumdropSeries Tech case and the Ipad sits nicely on the stand. The stand has felt-like rubber on the bottom legs to prevent it from moving. The back of the stand adjusts to whatever incline position one wants. The only thing that I have to do for charging the Ipad is to flip it sideways so the charging port isn't obstructed. No big deal. I intend to take it on the plane to hold my Ipad to watch movies. :-)) I am VERY, VERY pleased with this stand for my "NEW" Ipad! :-)) It meets my requirements PERFECTLY!
I purchased the headset to be used with the Dragon software. Koss has a reputation for quality and the headset reflects that. The sound is clear and crisp. I don't mean to say my hubby has a fat head, but his head is larger than normal. He said they fit his head without any discomfort and he doesn't look like Mr Peanut Head when he takes them off! Cost wise, I didn't have to hock any jewelery to buy this and I do not hesitate recommending these to any potential buyers. Com' on, live a little!
These headphones have the quality of Seinheisser, but with the price of sony! I would highly, highly reccommend these for and device with a headphone jack. Great bass response, very clear music, very comfortable to wear.
This is another brilliant item from the folks at Griffin Technologies and I suspect that it will supplant the iPod Remote from Apple that I currently use when riding my motorcycle. Why? It's wireless. Better yet, it's RF (radio frequency) wireless instead of infrared. Indeed, this is the first remote control for the iPod/iPod Mini that uses RF instead of infrared. This means that it does not need line of sight/directly pointed at the iPod but instead can work through walls, backpacks, etc. The unit comes with a clip as well as a mounting piece/holder for the remote - you can use it as an armband or to mount on handlebars, etc.Other plusses are that the radio operates at 433 mHz - not likely to be subject to, or cause, interference with cordless phones, microwaves, cell phones, wireless routers, etc. as it is in a different frequency band from those items. Also, the fit is tailored to the iPod mini - like the iTrip, it fits flush and square to your mini - a nice, clean solution and it has a headphone passthrough (which is to be expected).I do have some minor nits to pick. First, the headphone passthrough is not compatible with Griffin iTrip. You could use another FM transmitter (like the Belkin TuneCast (ick)), but you cannot use the very nice iTrip. I mostly use the iTrip in the car though, where I do not typically need or use a remote - so I do not expect this to be an issue for me, but it might bug someone else. Second, this is a five function remote for a seven function iPod. The FF, REW, Vol +, Vol -, and Play/Pause functions are replicated on this remote, the Menu and Select functions are not. Accordingly, you cannot navigate menus or between playlists, etc. This is not really a Griffin complaint, but an Apple issue as I don't believe Apple allows for a seven-function remote implementation (as all remotes I have seen are five function plus a hold switch). Third, the remote (really any wireless remote) will use some additional amount of your mini's power. Finally the 60 ft. range is probably overstated and is only for the most ideal conditions - no walls, etc.
This Imation flash drive is of very high quality. I like the fact that the protective cap slips off and out of the way. It is easier to use than the usb drives that have an unremovable swing over design.
simple and works first try. even if the sensor is hidden *behind* the plasma, it managed to pick up and amplified the signal.
Set this up quickly and easily, and it worked fine right out of the box. Comfy on my ears and head. I can watch a 2 hour movie with no discomfort at all.
Crashed my m130 twice the first 2 times I tryed to hotsync, (had to do a hard reset and lost all my programs and data). This is a very GENERIC item. It may say CompanionLink but the packaging says the product comes from a company called incipio. I checked my invoice item number against the item number on the packaging and they match so this is intended.
If you're looking to be a little more green, this is a great option. Not to mention the if you're in a bind and need some power. I travel for work and sometimes I'm out in the middle of nothing and this has saved me a few times. Granted I could have plugged into the cigarette lighter but it's cool to know that you're getting some of the energy you use directly from the sun. I wish it had a way to keep the solar panels from getting dinged up when you throw it in a computer bag but I just use an extra sunglasses bag.
Excellent economical printer. I had this printer for a month now. When I bought it there was a rebate of $50 making the printer around $60. You may not be able to get a HP for this price range. This is ideal for some one who wants to replace their ink jet if you are in need of a mainly black and white printer. My Canon printer (another excellent printer) was costing too much for me to print my documents, wife's recipes, travel documents etc. We were replacing those cartridges frequently specially the black.When the Samsung ML-2010 starts and until it heats up it makes a roaring noise. After it heats up with in 3- 5 minutes this noise disappear. When it is in sleep mode there's no noise either. I have this printer plugged into my airport express (wireless router) and placed in away from my desk. Now both my wife and I can print wireless using our Macs.Unlike other users I do not get a grey printing unless I print in lower resolution mode. I wanted to get a HP but it was lot more than I wanted to spend for a home printer. I am very happy I purchased this printer. So far no jams, no print queue or waiting to be printed problems. First print takes about 5 minutes to print. Afterwards it just print likes a champ. I wish the paper tray could hold more than 100 or more pages but it's a minor complain. Highly recommended.
I bought my Zune when the first came out. It has been at least 6 months now. Over all I have to say that I am happy with the storage space. This was a contributing factor to my purchase. At the time of purchase I was comparing the Creative, iPod, and Zune models.I had read that the navigation controls on the creative unit tend to fail often. That the displays are better and it also contained some additional features that I liked. I did not like the prospect of the navigation failing.The iPod was another problem. The storage was the same, but more importantly it is more widely popular which means easier access to accessories. I do not down load music, I do not believe in down loading music. I have had too many computer failures. At least with my CD collection if my computer fails I can always restore my entire library. So, that said the iPod online service was not a consideration for me. I was concerned with the iPod failure rate. I can honestly say that of all the iPod users I know there are many of them that have had their firmware fail. Most of them occurred after software updates from iPod. Many of these people had owned their iPods from anywhere from a week to a year or more. That was very disconcerting to me. It is important to note, that as long as the iPod was under warranty they usually got a rebuilt unit in exchange. I just thought that a person that had one for a week would get a refund, but iPod service refused and requested they send theirs in for a refurb. That person went through 4 iPods before giving up on them all together.I then looked at the Zune. In the electronics industry most new products tend to have a lot of quirks and problems with first generations. However, first generations will also typically have the better quality craftsmanship too. The company has not had a chance to look for cheaper parts so that they can lower the price of the product. Knowing this I was reluctant to go with the Zune, but I subsided these doubts and took a chance.My only regret is that the battery tends to die off quickly. What ever you read online for expected battery life, it is just that EXPECTED. I have not witnessed such battery life. Depending on the timing set for the display power off feature you can have enough batter life for 1 to 3 or 4 hours. With the display on at all times expect about 45 minutes to 1 hour of battery life. With the display on auto shut off after 1 or 5 seconds expect the battery life to increase greatly. I think the most I ever got was between 3 and 4 hours.The display is a nice feature, but if you want to use it plan on a very short battery life.I also wish that the software for the zune did not automatically launch when you plug it into the computer. The player does not come with a charger so you have to plug it into the computer to charge the battery. When you do the software automatically starts and synchronizes with your player. This is very discouraging because it is not a short task and ties up computer resources.It is also strongly recommended that you turn off the WiFi transmitter/receiver so that it does not drain on the battery. If you are interested in battery life I would stick to the smaller players that use regular batteries. My last iRiver player could play for a whole week of use and it used AA batteries. I would use rechargeable batteries. These larger mp3 players are like laptop computers, the batteries die off in a few years and you are stuck with a paper weight.Speaking of resources the zune software installs these background applications. One of them is a zune launcher and another one I cannot think of the name. There is no way to remove these background applications. They will remain on the computer and take up memory. The second one I cannot remember, something to do with network, will automatically restart if you try to disable it. This is typical Microsoft Piracy and bull noising your computer.I also would have expected some type of protective case, or carrying strap. I tend to take it with me places, or when I am working out and it has an strange awkward shape which makes carrying it uneasy.The headset that comes with the Zune is satisfactory for standard earplugs. Any player your buy will come with ear plugs these days, this is no different.Overall I would say that this device is decent. They have made no effort to place themselves ahead of their competitors. The player and the accessories are proprietary to Microsoft so they keep the prices high. Don't expect anything cheap, but then again most Microsoft products are a bit pricey.At this time I cannot say that I would recommend for or against this product. I would say that you have to look at all the options and take your own considerations into account.
This device is NOT compatible with Windows XP.You will lose your connection about every minute.You get less than half your wired speed.You get poor signal quality.This is a problem with Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility.Linksys nor Microsoft seems to be resolving this issue.It's a known problem posted all over the Internet
i had this keyboard for about 3 years before it bit the dust which i guess is pretty good, but at the same time i still have 10 year old keyboards laying around (I am a small-scale hoarder, lol) The lights are great if you work or play in the dark a lot, just make sure to keep it clean cause it shows dirt and grime fairly quickly. The number buttons crapped out on me which is the only reason I can't use it. But that is kind of a big deal, especially if you play games. I hesitate to rate this board only 3 stars because i did have a very irresponsible roommate at the time who i suspect of potentially spilling a mystery substance on it, which may have cause her early demise.Either way when it worked i really loved this keyboard and i'd still recommend it because the price is great for a backlit board. Wrist rest is removable too, thankfully. Dimmer switch is a nice addition, wish it had some macro keys.
...the leica c3 is a good versatile camera at a moderate price, in my humble opinion, and should make a good traveling companion (perhaps as a backup) for those impromptu moments......for naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts, the camera's wide-angle capability, alone, may be worth the price, as it is difficult to find point-and-shoot compacts with this feature......the vario-elmar lens (the same as used on leica's new cm zoom 35 - 70 which retails for around $1.2k) produces sharp and nearly 3-d quality images which are slightly better than the images from my older olympus zoom wide 80 compact......some negatives include a film door that did not close properly (but was repaired by leica on a one-month turn-around time basis), and a jammed film rewinder button......if you want the best zoom compact camera available go for the new leica cm zoom...if you want wide-angle capability at a moderate price, the leica c3 should not disappoint...
This bag can contain 100-400mm Canon lens upright, Canon 40D camera body WITH battery pack, flash, a 24-105mm lens, 4 BP batteries all in the primary compartment and still has room for more use . Also room of pens, lens brush, lens cloths, air blower, 2-4 filters and battery charger.The shoulder strap offers comfort while the waist strap offer stability on the run. If you don't want to use the shoulder strap, the handle offers comfort to carry.Be aware the bag is advertised on Kata's website as having an elements cover and while I have the bag I have been attempting to obtain an elements cover for a month. While seller and distributor have both worked diligently to resolve the issue, Kata apparently has no elements cover available at this time (Sept 08-Oct-08) for this bag.
This case is perfect for my DVD player. Very sturdy and made well! Definitly a good choice. Highly recommend this.
After struggling to like my previous 1 megapixel Kodak D215 for a year, I spent some bucks for a real camera: the Canon G1. The Kodak was point-and-shoot, but the low resolution made "fuzz-balls" of trees and needed batteries every 20-30 shots. The G1 makes it child's play to take great clear photos.While not the simplest appearing camera, it is extremely flexible and takes photos rivaling a good 35mm SLR. If left in "auto mode", it takes great shots with virtually no "start-up" issues. The G1's ease of use facilitates exploration of the manual and semi-automatic features which can help open the eyes of those who have avoided pro type photography, thinking it was far too technical.That's the beauty of going digital. After the initial purchase, it's cheap to play and explore the realm of photography since the cost of experimenting, developing, modifying the photos is nil--here I'm considering my own time to be nil.You will want to invest a padded case and in larger Compact Flash units ASAP, but CF costs have come down dramatically in the last few months. I recommend the 128 meg sizes (. . .)The plusses of this particular camera are its simplicity for beginners, full range of features, long battery life, and high build quality of the body, lens, and electronics. I've banged it around mountain trails and taken well over 100 shots in two days. The evening between, I used the the G1's LCD to review and edit-out pics I didn't like--without re-charging or using-up the full battery charge.I've had the thing for six months and have had excellent results with photos capturing close-ups of bugs on flowers, over-the-head shots at a junior high commencement (using the swiveling LCD), family portraits using the cool included remote, and gorgeous landscapes in Yosemite. High quality prints using my PC and HP printer are as good as 35mm at 8x10 size and would make passable poster size prints as well.The biggest issues I've needed to deal with probably relate more to my expertise than the camera's fault, like over-exposure in very high contrast conditions: for example, faces or bodies being half-sunlit. So, I do still need to overcome periodic "pilot error", and I've had only marginal success with the camera's sound and video modes.The camera is even "upgradable", as I have downloaded and re-configured its operating system (BIOS) from Canon's web-site, so I'm not stuck with last year's bugs--although I'm still not sure what the upgrade fixed since I'd never noticed operational problems.As far as the included Canon software, I think it's quirky and cumbersome, but I don't consider this to be a fault of the camera. The USB-camera connection is recognized by Windows and I prefer to take my photos straight to Photoshop or Paintshop Pro for manipulation or printing rather than using Canon's Zoom Browser. Since I have a variety of CF modules, I usually use an external Sandisk USB-Compact Flash reader (about $20) rather than keeping the camera plugged-in for downloading.I'm looking forward to a long relationship with this camera.Note that the G1 has been upstaged by a slightly bulkier G2, but the on-line prices for the older model make it an exceptional buy.
This diskman comes with everything possible you could want in a diskman, Rechargeable batteries which seem to last for ever. I take this diskman with me running for an hour each day and i never had a problem with it skipping, so if you are looking for a diskman to take jogging this is for you. The only flip side is if you are the kinda person who likes to juice up their headphones to the maximum level of sound you will be dissapointed on the bass, and the quality. But overall this is a defenite buy for those who dont like eating through batteries and like to jog with headphones
Everytime I replace the ink cartridges I have issues...the printer doesn't recognize the new toner...the documents sent to the printer just hang in the spool, I don't get any error codes (on Mac)...this is a poorly engineered piece of %^$%^%*!
Got this to shoot elephant seals on central California coast. Very sharp lens. Construction feels solid. Front of lens rotates during focus which means can't use polarizer during action shots. Wish lens was faster, but that would make it much more expensive.
I think they sound well. I mean, I just plugged them with my IPOD and the sound is good. they are easy to carry, No big space require, nice, is you want to chit chat with friends while listening to some nice music or while reading or working. I dont think you can make a party with them, but for the price they are worth it. look and sound nice.
This thing is great. After trying out the first one, I immediately ordered 5 more. It's perfect for computer peripherals that require threading a bunch of wires around things but don't really need to be on all the time. I also keep one hooked up under my couch with spare power supplies for both laptops, a usb charger, and a variety of other things you may randomly need... but don't need on most of the time.As most of the other reviews say, it would be nice if it was more accommodating for larger power bricks. Rotating plugs? More space? A squid version? I would also add that it would be nice if it came with some method of labeling the plugs. If you're going to be turning things off and on all the time, it's nice to be able to easily differentiate the switches...
I own this Targus TSB315 16 Sport Deluxe Computer Backpack.It's very resistent, well padded and roomy. Perfect as carry-on luggage or a backpack for field researchers and fits an active and spotive routine. The mobile pocket fits my treo 680 even with a silicon case. I do recommend it. A quality product with a good price (around 35.00)
I read every review in this item and decided to purchase. What I didn't notice was that it doesn't have a auto / manual focus switch. I am just an amateur photograpgher but it makes it almost impossible to capture the best portrait shots because you have to manually focus and constantly check it. When you do have to get an in-focus shot it is stunning, I'll admit. But I'm not sure why they would offer such a lens. I'll probably end up buying the similar lens with the auto focus now that I know. Hopefully this saves some people the trouble.
I have been looking for a watch with all these features. I looked at the Casio watches and they just did not have the look I wanted, even though some were solar powered. Cool feature but you pay for it.I looked at the Suunto Core and X-lander as other possible buys, but at the time of purchase the Core was $250.00 and the X-lander was a little over $300.00. So I felt the Vector at $151.00 was the wise choice for me on value. It has the same offerings as the others.I also bought an extra battery, which comes in a kit with a new rubber gasket. Some folks have complained about the short life of the battery. But I believe this could be from excessive back lighting.Also, another concern is the size; yes it has a big watch body. I have medium size wrists I do not think it looks overwhelming for my wrist size. This brings another concern to light, the size of the glass and being subject to scratches. I feel that all watches have the potential to scratch; this watch invites more rigorous outdoor actives that could led to more wear.It takes a few minutes of reading the instructional booklet and you are up and running. There are other features that require a little bit more reviewing.Overall I like this watch, I think it is light weight and full of useful features.
I bought this card with the MR314 AP and a Linksys WCF11 Compactflash for my IPAQ PDA. The 401 was a breeze to install, I connected to the router with no problems, for about 5 minutes. It seemed that intermittently, every 10 minutes or so, the connection would just die and I would have to reset the Access point to reconnect. I went to bed and took the laptop and the card to work to connect to the Access point there and spent the whole day connected. It turns out if you buy a Netgear MR314, it's best to upgrade to the 2.59 firmware if you want to use it with Verizon DSL. Problem solved. Compared to the linksys WCF11 and now the MA701 Netgear CF card that I swapped that for this card seems to hold a conneciton better and consistently picks up a better signal. I did have a range issue for a while in my small apartment, until I mounted the access point on a table about a foot off the ground and it all seems good now. I'd recommend this card over they Linksys that I borrowed from a friend which seemed to have less range at my office. Overall for the [$$] I payed I think it was a good deal.
Well when the Device worked it was great hence the 2 stars.But 2wks after buying this thing it dumped its firmware outta the blue.Not too much of a problem just had to reload it.Than it started coming down with "hiccups"(freezing and had to be reset about a dozen times.Finally it refused to boot up and says Harddisk problem.No fix I could find online and being in Iraq I'm now stuck with this 250$ paperweight.
Anybody who says that this system is too much money is crazy. I recently replaced my old acoustic wave system which I owned since 1984!! 20 years? that's right. not only that, but I called Bose to ask if I could send my old one for repair - they offered to upgrade my old system for a brand new one for 50% off the price! if that isn't standing by your products, then what is? not to mention how good this system sounds and performs. I will always recommend this product highly and will continue to be a loyal Bose customer.
I got two 2GB memory modules for my MacBook 2009 and they work perfectly, easy to install and 100% compatible with Mac.If you're looking for memory for your Mac, get this one.Regards.
I had doubtful opinions when I bought this with my new Nikon D40. I thought the 100 or so dollar flash would turn out to be a piece of junk. And with my extremely miniscule budget of only $650, I can't believe I got great camera with an even better flash! After all, after composition, the most important part of photography is lighting!I used to have aCanon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom. It's flash was quite unappealing. It was ugly and made photos look unflattering. But oh, no more.The best part of this flash is the ability to bounce it at a 90 degree angle. The result is very nice looking, soft images. And only for $100! To experiment, I went to a tall and very dark cave. I brought my D40 and this flash with me, bounced it, and got extremely well-lit pictures. Wow!This flash is small and I'm glad I did not buy a bigger one, it would be a waste of money (and space). I like that it takes only 2 AA batteries, which I can store easily in my pocket.So overall, this flash was a very good purchase. If you have the money I recommend it instead of, say, another lens.
This is a really good product, and its a really good price for what you get. Brand new and works great. This is a most have product.
My mom just bought this for my daughter. She just turned 6 and was obsessed with periscopes after watching that Curious George episode. She tried making one with a box and mirrors, just like George, but this one is excellent. It's a tool, a toy, and will be fun in the pool!
I purchased this filter pack with high hopes. Granted, it's a low end pack of three filters, so I didn't expect world class optics. What I did expect is that I'd be able to use these filters out of the box without having to clean them. Straight of the box, they were covered in dust, pieces of cardboard, and in some cases even grease and fingerprints. (Literally, you could have used the prints on one of the filters to convict someone)After cleaning, and drying with a very soft, clean cloth, I discovered a number of scratches.I contacted the company via email and a very nice, very polite rep got back to me. WONDERFUL service (which is the only reason this review isn't a 1 star), but unfortunately the second, and then the third replacement they sent me were also filthy and scratched. On the first and second rounds, the black filters actually had multiple dings in the metal, revealing the underlying silver color.The service rep told me each time that he had personally inspected the filters before sending them out. Each time, they've arrived less than expected. The last time around, he promised a nice gift I was sure to like. For a company who makes filters as a primary business, I expected he'd drop me an extra filter or two. Instead he send me a garment bag marked from some photographer's organization. Very strange.I finally gave up after round 3. I'm accepting them. Lesson learned - don't buy Tiffen.
This cable very much worth the price. Appears to be well made and works properly.Good service on shipment.
While they worked they were awesome, but...We bought two pairs for 5&7 year old girls for a long car trip. They were great on the way there. On the way home one side of one pair stopped working, had to wiggle the cord to try to get sound back but couldn't get them to work for long. The other pair had one side pull out of the junction where it becomes 'one' cord.
I have owned this security device for about a year now and it is amusing to see how people respond they can't tell it is not authentic and I certainly don't tell them. I once had a police officer to come to my door and he thought it was real.He commented that it was nice to see that I had a security device. It helps me to feel safer because I live alone. I highly recommend it for everyone that lives alone because it is very authentic looking.
I wanted a small laptop, with good HD, speed and RAM. Of course didn't want to invest much and after careful search bought S5057.1st - THE BADI tought I would get used to the touchpad but I couldn't. After half and hour it starts to give pain. Fan is noisy, fingerprint reader is not really accurate (swipe swipe swipe).. BATTERY IS TERRIBLE - by all means. I tought I would be fine, but it is really not handeling the notebook, which was the major reason I decided to get rid of this laptop and get an other one. Thick and heavy, with the charged and cables it is not a compaq portable laptop anymore.2nd - THE GOODYou get your money's worth with the specifications. 160gb HD and 1gb RAM is good. I believe the price will go down further. If you can deal with the battery problem it would take care of you. Screen quality was really good and keyboard is fantastic.Toshiba S5057 would be good for a student who doesn't require advanced options, but i don't think it is good for business. It is not "really" portable and battery is a big issue. The price tag should go down to $700-800, than it is a great deal.
This is something you will really need to keep you camcorder save and sound. Defenitely worth the money.
its like you can't go wrong with Ethernet Cards... I have an old Pentium 75 that I like to toy around with... its running DOS with windows 3.1 and I wanted it to be part of the network... With this card I was worried I wasn't going to find DOS drivers for it but I did. That old Pentium 75 is part of the network and I love it.
I was looking for a fast, reliable, networkable printer with duplexing. This Brother HL seemed to fit the bill perfectly. However, after using it for awhile, I would have bought another printer.It is really fast, and prints jobs quickly with little or no delay. But, it has bad paper curl after the first 20 prints. I've tried several thicknesses of paper, but it continues to output curled pages after it heats up.Also, it has a manual feed that only accepts about 15-20 pages, what a pain! I wouldn't need the manual feed as much if it would actually duplex pages, but the manual informed me (after my purchase, of course) that duplexing only works in a Windows environment. Oh well.In Sum, this is a fast, inexpensive printer with adequate output quality, but the curl, manual feed, and duplexing issues are problematic.
So far I have owned this product for about 9 months and it has worked out great. So far it hasn't broken and does what it is supposed to.
Fairly easy to assemble and operate and allows you to control devices through the doors/walls of an entertainment center or the like. Won't go through more than 1-2 walls/doors, so take that into account with your device placement. And the sending diodes on the emitter cable don't stick very well, so you'll want to tape them to your device to ensure that they don't come off. Only complaint is that one of the two supplied batteries doesn't last quite as long as the other (3-4 weeks of daily use vs. 6-8 weeks for the 2nd battery) but this is only a minor inconvenience. Overall, very satisfied - especially for the price.
I bought this battery to replace my old and rusted alarm battery. So far it looks OK after I installed it but don't know how long it last.
Its rugged and really big but the laptop section needs more padding at the bottom to protect the laptop.Other than that it can carry a lot of stuff. I mean the bag is so tall you could stack books on top of each other if you wanted. In that way though it may be overkill for pretty much anyone that isn't traveling.
I've had this bag for about a year now. Excellent bag. Very pleased with its durablility and all of its space and pockets. Its been on a few road trips and still looks very much brand new. I thought I would have wanted leather, but I now am glad I got the nylon because it is a lighter bag and stretches more than the leather.
I spent alot of time evaluating this product. Finally after reading the reviews I dug deep and spent the extra dollars to get this lense. It has been a wounderful addition to my Canon Reble. It is a very high quality product that is easy to use and delivers beautiful shot every time.
Gave as a Christmas gift - never opened out of the box and there was a chip on the top of the frame.The recipient decided to keep it anyway as they were excited to set it up.The picture quality is very good. The remote works from about 7 feet away (which is pretty good).Overall this product looks nicer than most.Aside from the chip on the top of the frame, the worse part was the protective cover over the LCD. It did not come off in 1 piece and STILL has pieces stuck around the edges of the LCD/frame area - just impossible to remove it without invalidating the warranty or risk nicking the LCD.Still like the product and would recommend it however.
If you want to listen your iPod Mini in your car and your cd player do not have way to do it, buy this little stuff! It works very well. The only problem is if you are in a place that is full of interference. Overall, it is very good.
I have these out by the pool. The sound is outstanding. These are excellent speakers!
Some of the best speaker wire I have ever used.By far the best wire for solder connection. I do believe it is copper clad aluminum, it must be a high quality pure copper coating. Not at all like the low quality copper alloy used in our domestic made speaker wire.Full length polarity marking on the wire and nice and flexible for the size wire.My wire came with a broken spool and most of the wire just laying in the box. The box showed no sign of damage and the multimeter in the box was not damaged so I feel Amazon packer did the damage while packing the box.I can't fault the product for the carelessness of some of Amazons people in shipping.
Pretty durable. When including the charger and all the wires, can fit the up to 2 lens. Easy to carry due to smaller size with some padding. Good choice in comparison to carriers at school.
Exactly what I was looking for in a shower radio. The ease and convenience of digital tuning from Sony. Gets all the stations I want without any static and I'm able to switch at the push of a button. I've had mine over a year and only had to replace the batteries once so far. I only have one very minor complaint. The tv stations don't seem to come through nearly as loud as the radio stations, so they require the volume to be turned way up. Even with that minor flaw, I love it.
I am extremely pleased with this DVD player and DVD in general. This is a fantastic unit and has all the features that I needed (and more!). Good value too at this price. Welcome to DVD world!
For those of you who have been waiting for a digital camera that rivals that of an SLR your wait is over! Here's a camera that is easy enough to use for beginners and advanced enough for the shutter bug. Make sure you get a good printer as well and a case to protect your investment. Now go out there and have some fun!!
The Samsung Digital Camera is one great camera you can use any day. It has an attractive color, and it's not heavy. Take it to the beach, take it to a party, take it to the mall and you will surely be noticed. It is so easy to use that even children from elementary could handle one. Not only does this camera have great quality but it gives you that cool look that everyone popular has.
Very little bass with these earphones. They are also a little difficult to remove from your ear canal without pulling on the cord.
Nice little webcam. It does all that it needs to do flawlessly.It has an integrated microphone and an LED indicator showing when your online.The picture quality is good nothing extraordinary and the mic works fine too. It is for normal video chatting. Would definitely recommend it.
The Optoma H31 is performing better than expected, over 200 hours now. I am surprised at the resolution of regular tv. High definition tv is much better than expected. Dvds are exactally where I thought they should be. I had my projector calibrated by a professional and think that's where all the sharp detail and picture comes from. The contrast is better in highter end projectors but for $500.00 you can't beat this projector. I don't think spending hundreds or thousands will bring any more smiles to your face.
Newly introduced to the band but couldn't stop listening once I heard the album on their MySpace page (with a link for a free download of The First Days of Spring). It's a very hushed, clean and almost turn-of-the-20th century sound with vocals at the forefront. The instrumental is not just background noise for the vocals though, but is melodic and full of immediate hooks created by lots of violin, acoustic guitar, some drums and distorted piano. Has the general tempo of Iron and Wine, raspiness of Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard or Andrew Bird and here and there a brass section ala Beirut. Love of an orchestra is brilliant - it has a real choir and is big, upbeat and fun. The overall atmosphere is consistent between songs but every song sounds different by using a unique set of instruments. Great sound and vocals are the strong suit of the album. The theme is being newly broken hearted after a relationship that sounds like it simply faded. It's the theme for every single song, but well-crafted and mature lyrics save things from being cloying. Unfortunately, this is where for me the album lost a star - the lyrics let you relate only on the level of a failed romantic relationship (Blue Skies; Love of an Orchestra and The First Days of Spring being about the energy of ones "old" self returning). If the theme of the album doesn't sound like something for you, at least consider Love of an Orchestra - it's a sonically-interesting mischievous song with funny lyrics and instant-good mood vibe.
The M-Stand is great! Loved that the color coordinates with my new 15" MacBook Pro. It is sturdy and well made. Worth the price in quality and aesthetic.
works good in motel and in semi truck cord to plug in would be nice if a little bit longer
I was sceptical... but after using it I stopped getting "verification failed" from my PC's DVDs.Pay attention to the description - some of these disks do not work in PCs (only DVD players). This one works in a PC's DVD drive.
I get this bag for a Asus 1201N, and try it with my dad's 13.3" Sony VIAO, and if you have a 12" or 13.3" this is the bag for you, it fits all the necessary additional things you can carry, it even fits 2 laptops cause it have 2 inner pockets, this is light weight, good looking, and a good quality build bag.I spend a few week looking for this bag, great price, really protect the laptop with its padded interior, and can acoomodate everything, it even have a pocket for your ipod, with a hole where you can pass your ear plug to listen to music without expose your ipod.
The Zune is far and away much better than an IPOD. Just looking at an IPOD and it gets scratched. The center touch input is buggy at best and rarely easy to use. The Zune positive feedback input is a delight. It sounds great and videos on it are bright and smooth. You can burn your music and put it on your Zune and you can suscribe to Zune Marketplace Where for $14.99/mo you have unlimited downloads of all your music. Or you can just listen to single song or whole album without downloading it. This is something ITunes can't even touch... I have purchased one IPOD and 2 Zunes. I just threw my IPOD away, I would not submit any of my friends to it's torment... Do yourself a favor and buy a Zune, the subscription service alone is something IPOD does not offer and is great, as is the Zune itself..
This is the perfect protective casing for your iPod 60GB. I've had this skin for 4+ years and despite its silicone texture, it hasn't lost its shape or worn out in the slightest. It fits the iPod perfectly, the wheel glides smoothly to the touch and the back is textured enough to prevent slippage. It even keeps out sand and liquids (I've taken mine to the beach numerous times and never had a problem, even after spilling my water on it, with it reaching my ipod)! I was a little annoyed by the flap at the bottom when plugging in the charger so I cut it easily with some scissors and now it sits on my dock nicely. Excellent purchase, definitely recommend.
After spending considerable time researching replacement batteries for my APC SmartUps SUA1500, I decided to give this one a try. I'm glad I did. Its fit and finish are every bit as good as the original battery pack, it installs easily, and it performs just as well. I used APC batteries while my UPS was under the extended factory warranty, but now that the warranty has expired, there's no reason to continue paying the higher cost of the APC battery, which is almost twice the cost of this one. I'm completely satisfied with this battery pack...and the shipping was very fast into the bargain.
The price was excellent and the product works just as wellif only every purchase could be like this every one would be shopping online with no worries keep up the GREAT work also what little problem I had with one product from one of your vendors was taken care of immediately
I always bought an H-P printer because they are so easy to set up. But the prices are a bit high. I decided to try the Brother because of the low price and many features. It was as easy to setup and as reliable as H-P. I am thrilled with that. Plus, it does not take up much space and it looks great. The only downside is that I spend as much in ink every 2 months as the unit costs to buy. But I guess it is hard to escape this unless you want the hassle of ink-refilling.
I was looking for a long time for an upgrade from my smaller lens(18-55mm). This lens works very quick and I can get farther distances than I could with my other lens. It isn't that much bigger and is just as easy to carry. The cleaning pen and filter it comes with is just superb.I mostly use the UV lens all the time to protect my new lens, it works very well. They don't even feel cheap (I have bought cheap filters in the past). All of the products that comes with the price of paying for the one single lens is a great deal.I'll put some pictures up and leave a link to my photography site for examples of how this lens works.Its a great price, it isn't broken or used, and i love the fact that it is actually from Nikon itself. It also comes with a warranty.I may not have anything of great value to say, All I can say is I very much enjoyed my purchase.
This review is for the Sony MDR-EX71SL's. These headphones are great. Outstanding bass response;better than many over-the-ear type cans i've used. The cord is short but you must use the supplied extension cable. Also, the headphones must be put in from the back so when you take them out of your ears they hang down from your neck; cool idea Sony! The earpads (small,med,and large) do impact the sound greatly. So you have to make sure you have the right size in your ear. If you own an iPOD like myself, get the white Sony MDR-EX71SL's. Sony got it right with these cans!
The Sherwood RX-4105 receiver was exactly what I was looking for. Great price for a product which does the job very well. I didn't need a high end receiver and didn't even need a remote control having never had one on a stereo receiver. However, now that I have it I find myself using it frequently. The receiver sounds good, works flawlessly and is an incredible bargain in terms of price. It's easy to use, doesn't have a lot of extra bells and whistles but does everything as advertised. I would definitely recommend it.
I bought this camera for it's waterproof features and have not been disappointed. I've taken pictures in torrential downpours and in dust storms and it still functions great. The different functions are very user friendly and I love the Green Button which allows the user to set easy access to several different functions like White Balance and EV Compensation so I can quickly make adjustments for my picture without having to navigate through all the menus every time. Overall an outstanding camera that will not disappoint.
I have had a pair for 5 years and these are WAY better than noise canceling headphones like the Bose!1) Better fidelity2) Better sound isolation3) Do not give you that "stuffy headed" feeling that noise canceling headphones do from their inverse waveform.4) MUCH better for transient sounds - the Bose are OK (just OK) for continuous sound like engine or wind noise but do little good for transient noise like conversation, cell rings, or crying babies. These almost totally eliminate all external noise.5) Pocket Sized! No more carrying a big headphone case!The only caveat is that those who hate things in their ears will not like any (not just these) in ear items.
I bought one pair, worked fine for about a year then one ear piece stopped working. Bought another pair. Worked fine for another year then one ear piece stopped working. Coincidence? Perhaps not. I'm buying yet another pair because they're now only about eight bucks and not much else out there. But SONY - There is must be something wrong with these babies. Your reputation is flagging.
This is the receiver to get if you listen to music from your iPod. Yamaha's digital enhancement DSP mode REALLY works and results in a huge improvement. The only thing lacking is HDMI and I didn't need it nor did I want to pay for it. A/B the Yamaha against a lot of more expensive receivers and really couldn't tell the difference until I got to the $1300 Rotel. Even there, the sound quality wasn't enough better to make up for Rotel's rather backward user intereface. Excellent receiver. Tremendous value.BTW.. Forget Yamaha's iPod dock. Works well enough sonicly and the connection is easy but the scrolling is very slow. If you have a long play list you'll be very old by the time you get through it.
Great price and great memory. Have had it for 5 months now and it's been great.No worries with Corsair
Very bad product. Documentation did not match installation software. Software gave errors. Hawking website doesn't show this model. Tech support wait time in excess of 45 minutes. Tried to push through the installation, and it failed. Returned product.
We bought this portable DVD player for a road trip with our two sons ages 11 and 9. While we don't generally encourage watching a lot of movies, this was the best purchase we had made in a long time. It was a long trip, with many traffic and weather delays, so this product certainly helped keep our boys busy. It has two headphones so noone was complaining that they couldn't hear. It kept it's charge the entire trip-over eight hours- and comes with an easy adapter for recharging in the car or in a hotel. My husband and I also used it when the boys were asleep. The headphones let us watch without disturbing their sleep. I would certainly recommend this to anyone.
I've used several of these and only had one that wasn't just right. It would smear after many copies so I had to clean it with a q-tip. Overall the batting average is great. Saved a lot of money.
Lo compre en amoazon, por que estaba bien barato, jaja, mas que en las tiendas, bien, y funciona muy bien.
This is a must-have for anyone owning a Line 6 portable device. Don't waste your money on batteries that go dead in hours, when you can have full power full time.
I don't know much about battery chargers, but this seems to work well. The only problem is that for the price, I can't imagine that it really works that much better than other chargers...
My brother and sister both have this item and recomended it to me. So far, so good. It is easy to use and to tune. Fits great in my car. I like how it is a docking station, charger, and adapter all in one. Was shipped to me on time.
I can put my 300mm F2.8 in the this bag (not on the camera) and all my other lenses and camera gear and it work perfect. great buy !!
I have owned this amp now for almost a month and I am very happy with it. it is powering two Kenwood 100watt rms 6x9's in the front doors and two infinity refrence 90watt rms 6.5's in the rear doors. My hu is a Clarion VZ409 and this amp compliments a great system with amazing sound. it has a set of preouts on the amp that allow you to link to another amp for a sub. i have it paired with a JL audio 250/1 slash v2 powering a 12W3V3-4 and i love the sound. the only problem i had was alternator whine which i fixed with a ground loop isolator. this is a great mid range amp with high end sound and features. i love it and reccomend it to all who want qualitry sound.
Usually, the odds work out for me, I've never won the lottery for example. So I am assuming I am not in a strong minority on this one.My first play was working nicely, for a month. At the end of that month, my songs started skipping. So I updated the software for the player, as was recommended, and it didn't stop. I cleared the files, reloaded the software, and tried again. NADA!!! So, Rio was helpful and I had it replaced.I then had my player from the end of August-November without a single issue. Fantastic I thought, this is the second time. I was so frustrated that I didn;t even bother contacting them. But, then I figured, I might as well get a new player... can't hurt. E-Mailed them in April and it's still isnt resolved. Here was the advice to fix my player:"3. The hard drive heads may not park properly. The following can resolve the problem.a. Hold your player in your right handb. Clap into your other hand sharply."Yea, so that didn't work, and I am still waiting for this issue to be resolved. I figure they'll delay until August so that they can tell me my warrant is out or something.DON'T BUY THIS PLAYER. And I will be really hesitant to by another Rio again.
This bag worked perfectly for me. I am carrying around a slate tablet pc, with keyboard, wireless mouse, a vga adapter and the power cord and all fit nicely with room to spare. Nice price for the basic utility of all parts in one place protected from damage. I'm happy.
The automatic lens cover on my Canon Elph S410 camera has just failed -- it will not close. We bought this camera in June 2004, right after the lens cover on my two-year-old S400 failed. The S400 lens cover would not open. We sent the S400 to Canon to repair and were told that the repair would cost almost as much as buying the S410.We assumed that the first failure was a problem that Canon would have fixed and bought the second Elph because its predecessor had been great in other respects. Now, of course, we feel like fools and will not take a chance on any more Canon cameras.
Not a real good start, because the unit I received was an open box. Obviously returned and repacked. It was fine, but at this price, I expected a factory sealed carton (or a discount).The unit itself is perfect for my situation. I replaced my broken receiver and DVD player with a single device. It was small enough that I could move my speakers back on the shelf with the receiver and my media PC. The sound is great, but It's more about a wide range of functionality in a narrow package. As someone noted it is pretty deep, but that is not an issue for me.
You are lucky if you get two full hours off this battery after 3 cycles. Buy a 6-cell battery from Dell. It's more expensive but less aggravating.
for 29$ I paid for them, this is a real treasure! Crispy deep sound and enormous bass for the size.
It was easy for me to set up on your computer. It does everything that the company claims it will do. Special paper is not easily found. Wish that the refills were gel instead of ball point pen ink.
I took an advice from my friend and bought this filter to protect my expensive Canon lense. I got a lot of good pictures out of this filter. I did not get any glare and I can take picture of the water very clean and clear. I am extremely happy and I am sure you will like it. Its a good investment to have something to protect your expensive lense
These are 3mm pouches and are a good value for 25 at this size. I used them to make custom placemats for my 4yo daughter to give as birthday and other small gifts to family members. She draws a picture and we laminate it. Pretty easy. Keep in mind that these are 3mm - which is clearly indicated in the listing - but that 3mm is very thin. I wish I had purchased a thicker one for our purpose. Also be sure that your laminator can take an 11.5" wide pouch.
This is about as good of a VHS VCR you will find. If you want better quality and more features, look SVHS. But if you want a solid, old school VHS player/recorder, this is an excellent choice. The jog-dial recording system is a BREEZE: your 80 year old grandmother could program this VCR. Its also got excellent picture quality on both commercial recordings and my old personal recordings, and content recorded on the SLV-N900 is also very good for VHS. I love the commercial advance feature, which I relied upon until I got Tivo, and also the high-speed rewind and fast forward features. But hey, its a VCR. Not exactly cutting edge tech, now is it. If you must get one, I recommend this one. Sony seems to be one of the only companies that still delivers a quality VHS VCR, despite their early fumbles with rival Betamax!
this jeli sleeve is cheap and doesn't cover the screen, also it is loose so it is hard to use the scroll disc. I am going to try to find one of the silicon feel types. It works slightly as a protector which I guess is good.
Suspect this was a used/returned product from Amazon---internal packaginghad been previously opened! Unit performed OK except for jerky, blurryimages on some DVDs especially those with action scenes. "Upconverting"was disappointing. Super Audio/DVD Audio was subpar compared to apanasonic unit.
I bought another Griffin product and really liked it. This is no exception. Very nice engineering. This is pretty elegant.Recommended!
Needing a new tv to give better picture for gaming on PS3 & just ready for some new technology!! we did research & decided this would be the best. Read the reviews.. & yes regular channels aren't that great.. but not the fault of the tv.. Awesome picture.. super clear... Would recommend this to anyone who asks.. & even if they don't.. have told everyone about it!! Watched the movie 300 on blue ray the other night & it was incredible!! Excellent price for the product. Delivery was done in a decent time frame & delivery company was awesome.. phone calls about delivery date & time & on day of delivery. Just an overall awesome product & job from Amazon!!
Check the dimensions - the mouse in just a little smallish for some folks.Mouse is responsive, reliable.Battery life a question - I have not worn a battery out yet.According to pamphlet, range is supposed to be 3 ft, but actual is more.Standard 3 button (scroll wheel is a button) configuration.
Hello folks , its Vince the radioman . I have been a collector and buff for many years and I love to do compares . This is an odd radio . Its digital with an analog feel , not really . It has a very strange display window that is supposed to act like an analog dial . I find all the window data very hard to read. The radio's good points are that it is light weight and the Sony tuner is always the best part of the Sony radio product . The sound quality is only fair both from the built in speaker and the phones. There is no external antenna jack , for this price there should have been one. I find the controls a little overly sensative and the radio seems to have a mind of its own ( changes stations sometimes at will)....but , I will say again the tuner is very good . Buy it if you get a sale only!
I bought this tv for my daughter as a Christmas present. This is the model used with the xbox 360 demos at the stores, which is mainly why my daughter wanted it. We hooked up her 360 and the picture quality is amazing. You will not be disappointed. It makes watching television a pleasure. High quality. AAA+++++
I own many Sandisk products and have been a big fan. The Micro, however, requires that your computer first install a small program in order to be recognized properly. Without the program, your computer will only recognize it as non-writable media.So if you need to use it on a protected computer, such as those in corporate offices that only allow the administrator to install software, it will not work.The Micro is actually divided in two sections. One is the non-writable section that contains the program that remembers your settings. It takes up about 5MB. The rest is writable space.This means you don't actually have 512MB since part of it is taken up by the program and is inaccessible. Personally, I consider this misleading. Moreover, I don't like any product that automatically installs a required program. Sandisk should allow you to format the drive and use that section that contains the program and make it an option to use it just like any other flash drive.
Great prooduct, great deal, and great delivery time. No Problems.
I even called HP and specifically asked them before I ordered this item if it was compatible with Vista. They put me on hold to "check for sure" and came back to tell me it was. Guess what? Nope... won't work! So now I have to go through the hassle of returning, fighting to get shipping reimbursed, etc. Don't do it!
We compared these speakers to three other outdoor speakers. These Klipsch AW-400 speakers had by far the worst sound. In comparison to the other speakers we listened to, the sound was not clear and you could not hear sounds that were audible from the other outdoor speakers we tested. We kept the Boston speakers (which had the best sound) for use in our yard, and the Polk Audio Atrium 6 speakers for use on our balcony.
I bought this to wirelessly network a SheevaPlug running Debian lenny. It works well and was relatively easy to setup. All the software was available through apt-get. Follow the Debian wiki to setup - http://wiki.debian.org/zd1211rw.It has worked well and is reliable.
Have had this USB keyboard for a couple of months now, and have been very pleased. I plugged it into a Windows XP-operated portable, and it worked without any further set-up.I particularly love the "old-fashioned" feel of the keys--set high, with a definite click: if you're a fast typist, you'll fly on this keyboard. The touchpad is very responsive. My one negative comment is that the touchpad is a little too small, and set more deeply than usual into the body of the keyboard. I got used to it after a few days, but I have small hands and wonder if someone with big fingers/bid hands might find it clumsy.A fine choice (actually one of the only choices) if--like me--you prefer a touchpad to a mouse, or want to save desk space.UPDATE: I wrote my original review in May '08. It's now February 2012, and just want to add that the keyboard has remained trouble free.
This 36 Inch Premium Round Blue IDE is nice, but it needs the Middle Connector located closer to the Hard Drive End of the Cable.The Middle connector should be located about 3 inches near the end inorder for the hard drives to be connected in a Full Tower Case.Otherwise it's a very nice long hard drive cable and works great.
Using these cables between my Hi-Def cable box and HDTV. They work great, don't waste your money on those over priced monsters.
Unit works perfectly right out of the box. If you are having problems is probably due to your ISP. If you are working with one computer connected to your cable modem then all you need to do is insert the DI-704, set your PC to DHCP and you should be good to go.Light documentation is hardly needed. If you are looking for a box with tons of tweaking this is not for you - buy an expensive box and have fun!
As a newbie to voice recognition software, I was initially very impressed by Dragon NaturallySpeaking preferred mobile 8.0. I have now had the program for several weeks and can say unequivocally that I would not recommend it to someone who wishes to use voice recognition to create perfect documents. The amount of time and effort required to train the program -- to make the requisite corrections -- is quite significant. I would however recommend the program to anybody who would like to use voice recognition to create rough notes that do not require correction. In addition, I have found the included mobile recorder, almost useless. Finally, I would join the cacophony of disappointment over the pretty much nonexistent technical support.
Two thumbs up - this thing rocks. My ipod stays completely dry and the ability to change songs, volume, etc...while swimming is fantastic. If you want to swim to music, this is the product to buy.
My Garmin is easy to use and it really makes it easy to find places when you're out of town - i.e. - found a supermarket close to the hotel. However, it doesn't always give you the best route to take. Overall, I'm happy with the unit.
I ordered the cheapest batteries I could find(forgot brand) and they barly performed better than the worn out batteries I was replacing, so I ordered panasonic batteries because of there quality control and they make my phone perform as if it were new again. Thanks Panasonic.
It looks very good, it comes with a carrying bag, and it works reasonably well. It is very small, and runs on AA batteries, so don't expect it to fill the outdoors with sound. The various switches for power are a little confusing, and it seems my iPod needs to be "wiggled around" a little on the connector. Within those limitations, it does what I wanted - gives people sitting around a table at a picnic sound and lets a small group share something from the iPod.
This camera is a very nice product. The size is small, only a bit thicker than a Canon S410/S500. And though it is not as cute as the more popular and thinner Casio models, the price is a lot less and it uses stardard AA rechargeable batteries, which can be a big plus in certain situations.However, unlike the previous version (QVR51), Casio is NOT including the rechargeable batteries and charger with the QVR52, at least not in the box I received from Amazon.
I had to return 2 of these before I got one with a working remote, and even then it's picky. Just a warning. Sound and picture works great though, and the buttons on the unit always work.
I have a Minolta Maxxum 7D After I removed the eyecup to put something else then afew weeks later I changed my mindand wanted back the eycup of the camera I could no find so the camera was used whithout a eyecup until i found thiseyecup I gave a try and it fits straight in the minolta maxxum 7D absolutly amazing I couldn't belief and thereis no where they said it goes to the minolta maxxum 7D It'slook like it was made for my camera that's a cool stuff.
Wow! The "Blue" folks make a great microphone, so what a disappointment when I got this product and it appears as if it was not made to work with their microphones. I'm sure that is NOT a true statement, but there is no easy way to connect their pop filter to their desktop microphone. I have the Yeti, which is an amazing mic. Oops! What happened?
It does everything it says it is supposed to do. Set up was easy and I have it networked to 2 other PCs. I've only had one problem so far. When I choose the 6310 it changes my default printer to the 6310 and I dislike that very much. I'm not sure if it's the printer or something microsoft XP does but if I knew it was the printer I would rate it even lower.
Don't support France, Thompson/RCA is a French Company, send the French a message and buy a recorder from someone else....
I am not going to give you the data stream of everything this bad-boy can do. Plenty of other resources for this.I want to tell you what others might not...this thing is HEAVY. The average male in his 30-40's was grunting to lift it over shoulder height. The 20 something male who carried from my car was clenching his teeth. And I, the female who bought it [in her 40's] barely got it off my porch into my trunk.It is a wonderful compact size, once you get it sitting where you want it. It lights up immediately out of the box with reserve already on the battery. The LCD is easy to read and use. The box included rack ears to put on if you need them. I set this up in an office on the enclosed feet so it is standing on its side, which I like.Word of advise, if you are going to slide this out of the way and into a corner... please for the love of all that is good and pure... plug your equipment into it BEFORE you set it into its final resting position. Because if you need to "pull" it out to add anything...you may just break a sweat! :-)All comments regarding its heftiness aside, it is a wonderful product and is now proudly protecting my 16ch custom-built DVR security system and cameras. I can rest now knowing even if the power lines go down my store will be keeping a watchful eye out for quite a while.
The new foil made a big difference in the comfort of my Panasonic electric razor. Better than the razor had ever been, even when new. Well worth the price.
After reading several reviews, I'm amazed on what the expectations are. First off, these are desktop computer speakers. These are not speakers you put in the yard or in some auditorium. The Bose name speaks for itself. The quality and sound are superb. Quoting the Owner's guide, "Bose designed these speakers to sit on your desk, where their angled shape directs sound toward the listener."The bass it adequet for the purpose as a desktop speaker. These speakers can provide excellent sound to an entire room and can handle all types of music from metal to classical. I'm not a gamer, but I have no doubt these speakers will outperform your current speakers. Why have the best sound card on cheap speakers anyway? Know what your intentions are before you buy. If you're looking to rock the house, upgrade to more powerful speakers.Hope this helps.
The mouse itself is a great idea, but the battery life is horrible. I guess that is why you receive two batteries with this mouse; they resemble cheap cordless phone batteries.I work from home, and can tell you the battery will not last through half a day of continuous use. I find myself having to switch batteries at the worst possible moments. - Sure it has a battery indicator, but it is covered by the palm of your hand.So for what I paid, the previous Logitech MX Laser is a much better deal. The battery life on that mouse lasts almost 3 times as long as the two combined which come with the G7.
I think there are some unlucky people and some impatient people purchasing this unit. I sincerely could not believe how low the average score was for it. I wonder if some of the reviewers are getting their products used / already defective from dodgy sources online. It's amazing how many people still assume they are getting new product when it could be an auction for something that has been sitting in someone's garage.Anyway, on to the player:First, to respond to some of the complaints:It is annoying to have to hook it up via composite to see anything before you turn on the component output. However this is sadly not unique to Toshiba. It is also annoying that no remote region hack seems to have slipped out the back door for this unit. I'd bet almost anything that one exists. So for those two faults alone I dock one star.[Edit: I now know this unit can in fact be made region-free. I would change it to five stars if I could.]Otherwise, I am completely happy. Picture and sound are great after nudging the brightness one click to better match my already calibrated tv. This is coming from someone admittedly a little picky. I was coming from a Yamaha with great pic and sound; I just didn't feel like dropping another 150 on a player when I hope dvd recorders with ATSC tuners will be available soon. I tried a Philips for one day - returned for sucking, just so you know I'm not easily pleased.It looks good, sounds good, loads fast, runs quiet, doesn't lock up, plays a ton of formats, and can be had for fifty. What else do you want?BTW a video store near me uses one of these thirteen hours a day.
The dimisions are important when searching for power supplies if you want them to fit in your box... & I'm sure there's features you left out as well, because normally there's at least one paragraph of info.
This item far exceeded my expectations. For being under 2 dollars I did not expect a whole lot. It's tough to get excited about a mounting bracket for a GPS, but after going so long with "universal" bracket that didn't work well, this bracket is awesome. Perfect fit, easy to mount and stayed up now after 1 week on the windshield. No complaints at all. Shipping was super fast too. thank you thank you thank you!
Ever since I bought this product, I've had nothing but problems. I have inconsistent connections with this Netgear router. I called Netgear Tech support many times, but there was no improvement. I would get connected for a few days and then poor connections. My DSL connection is excellent, so I know that the router is the issue. I sent the router into Netgear to be repaired but still poor connections after the repair. So the router is in the garbage and I'm in the process of looking for another router. Not to mention, some of the tech support reps are very rude and difficult to understand (thick accents). So save your money, time and energy and do not buy this product !!!
I've had this unit for about 3 years. I think it works pretty well. It occasionally has some "issues." Just unplug it for a few minutes and it usually resets and is OK. Overall good buy.
I have taken over 1,000 pictures with this camera and have enjoyed great quality pictures and superior ease-of-use.If you are looking for a camera that everyone in the family can use, does not cost a lot, produces excellent pictures, and you don't take most of your pictures in full sun, outside... please consider this low-cost alternative.The picture quality is excellent for indoor or overcast outdoor pictures, but you pick up a lot of shadows when taking pictures of people in full sun. Landscapes and other wide shots in full sun look great.To get a nicely framed portrait shot, you'll really need to zoom in AND get close to your subject(s). The default view is very wide (I think).IF you use a service like Snapfish.com or Zing.com, you will be able to buy great looking prints of you digital pictures, that look almost as good as regular 35 mm pictures. (You only develop the pictures you REALLY like, so you'll find yourself saving a lot of money you otherwise might have spent on lousy pictures.Zing.com is also a great way to share ALL your pictures with family or friends. Check out my albums under &quot;cvheuvel&quot; at Zing.com.To make the most out of your purchase, please consider buying a larger CompactFlash card (48 MB for about $100) and a Flash Card Reader ($30). Also helpful is a set of rechargable AA batteries ($20). All extra expenses you need to consider.Overall: GREAT camera!
i just suffered through Hurricane Irene. I pulled out my 15 year old boombox and some Duracells and - presto - I have radio without AC power.Good thing I didn't have a "PAL," since that requires a special battery that likely would have been dead and nobody carries.What a stupid oversight on Tivoli's part.There's nothing wrong with a fancy, high energy density battery for routine use, but this should have been designed to run on standard batteries (e.g. 6 double A) for emergency use.
I installed the BEFCMU10 with the WRT54G Router on my XP desktop, which went without a hitch. The problems started when I tried to use the WPC54G notebook adapter on my laptop, which was also running Windows XP. According to the installation instructions, I was told that everything should work without the installation disk if I was using XP. That was not the case. As soon as I placed the card into my computer (HP ze4101), it froze. Restarting the computer did nothing. My first call to customer support revealed that I needed to update the drivers.Once that was done, my laptop did not freeze, but now it would not communicate with the router. A call to customer support showed that my adapter was assigned "a bad IP address" and they gave me a number to manually enter. Apparently, this is a common problem...so maybe it would have been a good idea to put something in the installation instructions.After correcting the IP address problem, the card would connect for about 2 minutes then drop the connection, despite being about 3 feet from the router. Another call to customer support, and about 30minutes later, I was told to return it.Once you get the replacement card working, it is not so great either. My router is in one room, and when I am in an adjacent room, I can surf the net for about 10-20 minutes before I lose the connection. I have not been able to surf for longer than half an hour. I remove the card and stick it back in and it usually picks up the connection again. Annoying.This is the only notebook card I have ever used, so I don't know if the others are better. But installation should not have been this problematic.
This fold-up stand for the iPad is so handy and really stable considering it is very portable. Highly recommend! Pack and go in your carrying case.
This monitor is fantastic. You dont have to turn it up all that loud to hear everything. It helps me sleep at night when I can hear my son breathing, when he is sick. Help me to get stuff done around the house when I can hear if he is playing in his room safely or getting into trouble. The room switch is near his crib and he has learned to get up and turn the switch off which immediately gets me up in the morning, since the receiving end becomes all static.
Bought one at Best Buy, the screen kept going black and flickering, couldn't tune in more than 2 FM stations, taking it back for a refund.
I bought this camera mainly because of the 16:9 aspect wide angle lens - I'm in the architectural field and this really helps in tight spaces or small rooms which you would like to capture as much a possible. I also like the Leica lens, it should yield very good images. My only complaint would be the lack of a viewfinder since I've been using other cameras for 20 years and sometimes the depressing the shutter there is lag before the AF will come on and the picture is taken. Otherwise I'm quite satisfied with this camera. Battery life is good and the manual control is a plus!
Smooth Operator, June 18, 2010By CDGRM "Retired But Still Working" (Missouri United States) - See all my reviewsAmazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Samsung BD-C5500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player (Electronics)I just recently purchased this item to go along with my new Sasmsung LED HDTV.I don't like that you have to buy and adapter for wireless lan connection. Most places sell them for over $75, but you can order one from amazon for $65. I only bought one for my TV and now I need to buy one for my DVD player.WIS09ABGN2, SAMSUNG WIRELESS USB LAN ADAPTOR FOR SAMSUNG BLU-RAY PLAYERSI like that it instantly synced with my TV. Whenever I cut on the player the TV automatically switches viewing source to the DVD player.I like that it dosen't take long to read DVD regardles of rather it's Blu-Ray or not. I have not tried photos or music discs, but I will soon so I'll be back with an update on how that went for me.I like that if I stop a DVD and go to another viewing source that unless I had cut the DVD off it goes right back to where I left off.I like the picture quality, of course especially the Blu-Ray discs.I like it. I like it. I like it.
The charge cable works just fine; the connection is a little delicate, but it does the trick.
This TV was everything I expected it to be. Great picture, easy to hookup.
My daughter got one for Christmas, and the touch pad quit responding after 5 months, we returned it after letting it sit around for a long time. The return service worked well and we got another one around the next Christmas. The screen on that one quick lighting up in June of the next year. We will go with a Creative or some other brand.
These are a good product, but I have to say, they are uncomfortable after wearing them for just a little while. It feels like it pinches the tops of my ears constantly. At first it's not so bad but does get more annoying the longer you wear them. But I am surprised at the sound quality. Just wish the clips could be a little more comfortable.
The title really says it all. This was a gift for my 14 year old daughter for her birthday and I bought it because of the beautiful pictures our old Canon still takes. It is simple to use and has all the features that makes life easy for my girl. Now to try and find a way to have her stop posting so many pictures on the web.
I received the product the tuner was easy to install and worked fine. Could not get the remote control to work. Tried everthing listed on the manufactures site.
My first USB flash drive EXCEEDED my expectations because:- after a $20 rebate, it cost less than $18;- to date, customer service has been excellent; and- copying a 3 GB .dvr-ms file, using Windows Explorer to CUT and PASTE, write at 8.1 MB/s, read at 25.5 MB/s. Both over 180% higher than Corsair's spec'd average sequential write and read speeds.I purchased this drive to copy files larger than 4 GB, and had no problems copying multiple smaller files, less than 4 GB, to its maximum FAT32 capacity. But when I tried to copy a 6.5 GB file, I got the error: "The disk in the destination drive is full. Insert a new disk to continue."For FAT32 drives, I learned that the maximum transferrable file size is limited to 4 GB. To copy larger files, they must be formatted to NTFS (which are not hot-swappable). However, using Device Manager, you can safely remove it from the USB port - a hassle for some, but a SOLUTION for me!!After purchasing a 2nd Corsair 8GB drive, with rebate, less than $7 (not from Amazon), I am NOT as happy. Using the same tests, my 2nd Corsair 8GB is over 25% SLOWER.For additional insight and details, refer to my community post found here... [...]
I had a different converter with USB and power for the last two years- worked silently and like a charm. Sent it off with a friend and needed to buy a new one. I have to say I am disappointed in how loud the fan is. I have a Toyota Echo, fairly road-noisy car, and at speeds less than 30mph I can hear this fan. It works fine, and does its job- just wish the fan was quieter. This isn't under load either, the fan seems to run even if nothing is plugged in.UPDATE 4/25/10 - A few months ago the fan started to make an incredibly annoying noise for the first 30 seconds or so fo operation then it settles down and goes back to be mildly annoying. I am knocking this down to 2 stars.
Installed for my wall mounted tv. Cables work great to plug any components in just like the back of the tv.
Works perfect, battery life is real good and the way it shuffles the MP3 files is perfect. If your in the market for an MP3 player this is the one to get. Fast transfer from the PC.The picture quality is very good when you store your photos.The one big problem is the screen. Mine cracked from normal wear, so you need a good case. That's why I'll give it 3 stars. Too bad.
Picture quality is horrible and that's with decent light. Forget anything darker than a very bright room.The overlay thing can be kind of fun for the kids but the almost indistinguishable photo part will keep it from lasting.It's fairly sturdy, more than a standard camera anyway.You're better off getting a used 1 or 2 megapixel camera at the same price.For some reason I can't give this thing less than 2 stars. It really only gets a 1 from me.
Box of paper arrived damaged and heavily taped up... inside, 3 reams of paper were damaged and taped up, apparently previously opened. Would not order again.
Amar Bose created this maverick design in 1968, and to this day, it stands as one of the finest loudspeaker systems for the home. If you love music, and don't want to get on the audiophile merry-go-round, make the 901 your choice.
I have found this device essential to me. It is the only way I currently know of recording off of the new generation ipods. This has made it possible for me to compose music and to share it with friends in a way that would have simply been impossible. I _owe_ this MicroMemo 5 stars, it has served me well, and it has served with just about as high a sound quality as I could hope from such a small device in this day and age. I could be naive, but this seems the optimal way to go if you want to record something and it is going to be lengthy, such as lectures, music, or even personal memos. Thank you MicroMemo!Sincerely,Marc
This is a very easy to use piece of hardware. I got it for the mic output since it was used for my logitech speakers. It worked perfect for about a month, then the batteries died. So i spent almost $5 on a pair of two, and it blew thru those two in another month. since there is no way to chance the input without the remote, your out of luck till you buy new batteries.Outstanding product if you dont mind having LOTS of batteries waiting for when it eats the others.
I bought this and I really like it, it sounds great and is very handy. Well worth the bucks spent!
This is a great product I bought for my sister and she cherish every moment of it.I do not know what else to say, because the service and the ethicacy of the service is so great that I am speechless.My sister is using it all the time and I am happy for her and Amazon along with the renew electronics for making it possible.thank you againNB
This bag is the perfect size for my Canon Rebel XSi with 18-55mm kit lens attached. When I get more lenses, I will need a bigger bag, as there is not extra room for additional lenses, but for now, it meets my needs perfectly. It is comfortable to wear over my shoulder when I am on the go, and easy to put my camera in and take out of--though still snug enough that my camera stays protected. Side pockets are perfect for cell phones, keys, power cords, memory cards, extra batteries, etc.
I wasn't expecting very much when I purchased this tripod, seeing as it was about $40.I was surprised to find that the height is wonderful, and the bubble levels are great for making my shots straight.It also comes with a second quick-release head, which I don't have any use of right now, but probably in the future and I don't have to screw and unscrew them to switch off cameras.Overall, it's a great product for the price.
After my brand newLa Crosse Technology BC-9009 AlphaPower Battery Chargermelted on its first use (yes, buttons literally melted into the unit), I returned it to Amazon and used the refund to buy this instead. I really wish this charger had been suggested to me in the first place, then I wouldn't have wasted my time with the LaCrosse product.This thing works flawlessly. I don't have to waste my time entering obscure commands, I just put a battery in it and it does its thing. If the battery needs refreshing, the unit refreshes it. If it doesn't, it charges it as fast as is safe for the battery. Once fully charged, it switches to trickle charging to keep the battery ready for when you actually need it. It tells me the battery's remaining capacity, charges quickly, and has even revived some old batteries that my Energizer 15-minute charger had reported as faulty. All of this is displayed using simple LED lights that flash in different colours to give me quick and accurate feedback on what's happening. No fancy LCD display, no crazy programming features, it "just works". And best of all, this product doesn't have a history of melting or catching on fire.The only problem is that this product is buried deep in Amazon's product listing if you just search for "battery charger". It almost seems like Amazon doesn't want you to find it. It's probably the best battery charger available here, but unless you look for it specifically, you probably wouldn't even know it exists.I'm sick and tired of crap that's Made in China. This Germany-built product is the best battery charger I've ever seen. Don't waste your time with the LaCrosse or Maha Powerex stuff. And don't worry about the lack of programmability. This charger does everything it needs to, and it's smart enough to know how best to do it.
These are OK but the lack of padding left me feeling I should have bought another model. OK but not for me.
i've had mine about two months and really love them. i'm not a super picky audiophile (can you honestly tell the difference between LP and CD on a normal system? i can't) but i do like a good amount of bass and a really crisp sound, and these deliver in spades. they sound fantastic! like other reviewers, i'd caution the new buyer to make sure you try out all the sleeves to get the most comfortable fit -- a good seal is crucial for these things to live up to their potential. the only downside for me is cost: yes these are more expensive than standard ear buds but I don't mind paying more for something of high quality that will last. but if you find the foam inserts are the best fit for you (as they are for me), beware that you'll need to replace them more frequently than you might think. the first week they seal very well -- my noisy office environment faded away. but the second week the foam started to become less pliable and didn't block quite as much of the environment. i replaced mine at about a month -- they still sounded great, but more and more ambient noise was getting in so i had to keep increasing volume (and they get pretty nasty looking too, even with cleaning). so i'm looking at an operating cost of about $2.80 a month for these (an after-market company sells 5 pairs of replacement foams for $10 plus $4 shipping). it's worth it to me, but it's something i haven't seen much of in the reviews.so shure: these are great headphones -- why don't you start selling the foam replacements yourselves at lower cost (they sure as heck can't cost $2 a pair to make!).
I've owned scanners for the last 30 years. This is by far the best one I've ever had. It's incredibly powerful. I purchased it for my home as I've got a handheld BCT-245 in my truck. It's reception is so much better than the BCT-245 I'm going to buy another one of these for my truck.Don't try to manually program it. Get some software off the internet (I use ARC, which interfaces with an online site) and in just a few minutes you're all programmed and ready to go!
WOW! Opened package to find this monster is all metal - not a single plastic piece except for the spacers. The extra extensions included will surely fit just about any projector (I have Optoma GT750). Tons, and I mean tons, of extra hardware included. It's a little overwhelming at first look - it looks complicated to set up (the instruction booklet was a little vague with microscopic font), but a quick search on the net set me straight. This thing tilts in every axis, rotates and slides forward/backward a couple inches and can even slide slightly left to right. Very, very happy with this.
Room for 2 camcorders, a P@S (point and shoot), accessories and more in the pockets. Straps on back good for carrying tripod, or monopod.I like this design over the other ones.Def a recommend
Since there are a lot of reviews, I figure I'd present only cons. As a result, this review may seem a bit more negative than most, but bear in mind that if I don't mention it, it's because it's as good as I could ever really want it.As promised, here are the cons:Ear pressureComes from wearing for an hour or more. I have to take them off, for a few minutes. And then it feels fine. Par for the course, really. I should report that after one month of wearing, I've lost four strands of hair to it and suffered a total of 0.9 seconds of pain as a result. Enough to demand a refund? Not quite.Better Headphones ExistThis is a downgrade for me. My previous pair of headphones was a Logitech Triple.fi 10, priced at 249.99USD. You might ask why I downgraded (don't ask). Then again, everything is relative. It took me about a week to get used to the decreased sound quality. But eventually I did; one month later, and I've basically forgotten what I'm missing. The moral isn't that you can get used to anything, or that there will always be something better--wait, that IS the moral. But it's still a con!Sound LeakageI cannot listen to these in the library. Well, I could, but I'm a little more considerate than that. Let's call my usual volume I listen to music on my player 100% (not as loud as it sounds). In the silent catacombs of the library basement, I have to lower it to 25% when I'm in the same room with a stranger, and 15% when I'm sitting next to them during finals week. And that's for AMBIENT music, from bands called "Deaf Center" and "Sleep Research Facility." If that doesn't express it, I don't know what will.Sound Leakage in the Opposite DirectionI cannot listen to these in the street. Construction site? Might as well hit pause. Someone talking to me? Keep talking--I can hear you fine. I'm exaggerating a tad, but really--these have some of the worst sound isolation I've ever heard. It's like they didn't even try (though you can tell that from looking at the design--nothing cups over the ears. It's a just a single speaker competing with the environment to see who can be louder). Which is alright, it's a new approach in design, but it's a con nonetheless. These headphones truly shine when you're listening in a silent environment. Anywhere else, and it's just going to get worse.---At the end of this, you might be asking why I gave it four stars after listing nothing but cons. After wondering if you read the first line, I would ask you to consider how good a pair of earphones would have to sound to still get 4/5 stars in the face of horrendous sound leakage, hourly ear pressure, and a massive personal downgrade in quality for the listener. That's how good these earphones sound.So, pretty good.
I liked the keyboard very much, it is the most comfortable keyboeard I ever used, and functional keys are very cool.However, the mouse [is bad], it is long, heavy and in a weird shape. the buttons are too small so that you need to bent your finger to an unatural angle to click it. And the thumb button is useless since you can never reach it. I know why people complain about battery life, this mouse is on all the time, even when your computer is shut down. And in my system (XP) the mouse only works when the receiver is connetected with USB, not PS/2.I guess the keyboard and mouse are designed by different people, I spent [item price] only for a good keyboard.
Logitech X-540 SpeakersThe Logitech X-540 speakers are a full 5.1 stereo surround sound system intended for PCs, gaming consoles, or any system that outputs audio through 3.5mm jacks. I installed the X-540 onto a gaming computer with a built-in Realtek 7.1 HD sound board.The X-540 has short wires for the front and center speakers, and the rear speakers have longer wires. The key to setting up a 5.1 system is to have the speakers located symmetrically. Many rooms and desks do NOT allow this to happen, so caveat emptor. There is a control panel with the power button, volume, matrix mode, and subwoofer volume knobs. The matrix mode emulates 5.1 sound with legacy stereo applications.In games like GTR Evolution and Stranglehold, the sound is only stereo. I found Rainbow Six Vegas 2 to natively support 5.1 sound, so I had much better situational awareness without using the matrix mode.The subwoofer is very compact and produces loud low-frequency thumps. The center speaker and other mid-range speakers do a great job of replication mid to high notes. The benefit of using an analog audio interface is the lack of CPU overhead required to process the audio, along with the lack of some quirks with using USB audio.The center speaker mounts very easily to most LCD monitors and does not vibrate or come apart. The side speakers can sit on a shelf or hang on the wall with its versatile rotating base.Pros: Easy to use and assemble, great reproduction of low to high frequency notes especially for gaming, matrix mode works well - but not as well as native 5.1 supportCons: Difficult to find spots for the rear speakersOverall: 4/5 stars
I have had this monitor for almost a year and have had no problems whatsoever with it. It is somewhat confusing to do trivial things like switching between analog and digital modes using the fancy touchpad of buttons. However, these little things are trivial since the clarity of this monitor is truly unparalleled. It has the sharpest picture of anything that I have seen on the market to this very day. It is definitely on the expensive side but you definitely get what you pay for.
I feel sorry for anyone who pays a ton more for these in stores, there's no need to. This one is great! Very happy.
Many children's and household stationary devices can use either batteries or DC adapters. Clocks, moon or robot in my room, automatic cat litter boxes...you name it. This one works well but you must check the voltage output with a cheap volt meter because the selection indicators are erroneous and you may get more voltage than you think you selected. Adorama did not make this item so do not blame them. Almost all converters like this one are erroneous. Adorama is a highly ethical retailer from whom I have purchased many, sometimes costly, things spanning more than a decade.
I keep filters on all of my lenses but Nikon discontinued the L37C UV filter. This was perfect. It is like it came out of a time machine. It is spotless, even the box was spotless. The flat-black shows no wear, the knurling is crisp around the front of the ring, the threads are perfect both in the back where it fits my lens and on the front where it fits the lens cap or hood. Thanks.
I researched for about 2 months before I purchased this product. I read most every review I could find. It was not difficult to set up, the sound and picture quality is awesome hooked up with an HDMI cable. I can't wait until they come out and upgrade my dish to high definition channels. This is without question the best buy I could have made on this type of system. My purchase price was $240.00 delivered.
That's not hyperbole, I've tried many different brands (2 kinds of Apple earphones, 2 models of Sony, Nike, even the Shure E3c)...as an avid recreational athlete (triathlon/cycling/running primarily...but also weight training/hiking)these headphones hit the "sweet spot" of very good sound/durability/water & sweat resistance/comfort/staying put while you excercise! I am a profuse sweater, and the Sennheisers were the only headphones to handle all the sweat/bounce of heavy endurance athletics with NO problems whatsoever.The Twist-to-fit system worked just as advertised (once you have the right size pads fitted), and I found the provided alligator clip very handy. As an example of how good these little guys are: I recently completed the Portland Marathon wearing them...and I didn't have to adjust/futz/worry about them at ALL. I can't give them ALL the credit...but I did qualify for Boston!!Yeah, the "safety green" color is obnoxious (but you won't worry about losing track of them!) and the sound quality isn't as top-notch as the Shures (but they're $200 less!, but I think they're the best "sport" class headphones out there!
I have to admit that it was sleeker than it looks now. It is not like the pretty leather case for other canon cams. But my cam is a710is, not the pretties looking camera on the market, and it needs the right fit as it has a right hand grip.As some user posted the pics, it only get covered 2/3 of the thinner camera body and the the grip is on the opening side. It was tight initially but gets better over the time.The belt loop was a great idea and it is not wobbly if you have to run having it attached to your waist. very secure. And the material is thick and I believe it is water-resistant.All I wished was, though, it could be smarter looking with more color vatiations. I thought it was not the best price before the purchase, but once used it for a 2 week travel in all kinds of weather situations, I thought the practical side shined over the design aspect.With my710is, I could not have any extra space for batteries, and I would not put them together as the batteries will scratch the camera anyway.
In comparison to my "Monster" brand cables and other high end audio cables, these work just as well and are MUCH cheaper. I would highly recommend these! Don't get caught up in all of the hype because these work as good or better than the overpriced equivalents. I'd buy them again!
I bought this 9 months ago and used it on two Maxtor hard drives. It works great out of the box. I have two things to gripe about:- The AC adapter is big and clunky.- Since there's no active cooling, I fried a hard drive during the hot summer months. I usually turn the unit off after each use, but I occasionally forget. When I did forget, the drive failed.Just some things to watch out for.
Fits perfect, is clear as a bell and does not slow down the lens. A great filter.
We use a Xyron 9-inch Creative Station at work to cold laminate many things, such as phone lists, safety cards, bulletin board items, etc. The job is quick using the Double-sided Laminate refill cartridges. Put the cartridge in the Creative Station, put the item to be laminated in the feed slot and turn the handle. When the item is done, use the quick zip cutter and you have a securely laminated item.It is so easy and the cost of the laminate cartridge is better on Amazon.
before i got the terk antenna i could not get the weak classical fm radio station i wanted at all. i do get it now. but not by following the attachment directions terk enclosed because the connections they provide do not fit all stereo units - not by a longshot. I did try to plug the fm, as well as the am wires into the recommended slots...total static resulted. I repositioned the antennas every which way with the same result. I couldn't even get one station i had before.out of total frustration, i combined all of the different inputs into one single prong, along with the stereo's original fm antenna, and pushed it into the "red" input hole for the fm input, totally ignoring the "black" input, as well as the am input (because it was already stuffed into the red fm input as stated above. and...voila!for the first time, i not only got the very weak fm station i wanted, but i still received the AM stations I had before. The moral of the story is: if at first you don't succeed, throw out the factory directions and make some up for yourself.I am now happy....Confused, but happy. Go figure.
I've had 3 Panasonic TG2730 for over 4 years .The origal Panasonic batteries won't last 9 months . The Energizer Bunny is definitely the best, I can get almost 2 years service out of the ER-P511 .I find DBRoth to have the best prices ,other places over charge on the shippping.Ben
The random jumping disappearing cursor, the disappearing text and the total unreliability of this crappy keyboard has driven me crazy. Please don't waste your money! I HATE IT!!! I'm throwing it away. It ought to be illegal to sell something this poorly made.Now I will type the above review without corrections so you will see what it would look like to use this keyboard. BTW, this is the 3rd time I've had to type this since the text keeps disappearing.otal unreliability of this crappy kee your money! I HATE IT!!! I'm throwing it away . It ought to be illegal to sell something this poorly made.yboard has driven me crazy. Please don't wastThe random jumping disappearing cursor, the disappearing text and the tIF YOU BUY THIS DON'T SAY YOU WEREN'T WARNED.Patricia Ouimette
This cable comes with metal clips on both ends so it connects securely to the adevice and mother board, will not result poor connection. I had one cable without the clips earlier, and it could be knock-down easily from sockets.
I replaced a failing Sunon fan with this and am quite happy with the purchase. While the airflow isn't quite what the Sunon had, it is adequate for my system and is fairly quiet.
I bought this unit on "Black Friday" (day after Thanksgiving) at Best Buy - couldn't beat the $40 "early-bird special". After about two weeks, after trying to load it up with some more songs, the unit got stuck on the "finalizing update" screen when I disconnected it from the computer. I e-mailed SanDisk about it and they responded quickly with a few things to try. Those things failed, so I called them the next day, and they had me do a few more things, which also failed, so they issued me a RMA number to send it back to them. A few weeks later, a brand new unit was shipped to me, and I have had no problems with the new unit. I would recommend this unit to anyone who's looking for a relatively simple device that will support WMA files from services like Napster (my personal favorite), MusicMatch, or FYE; iPods will not work with WMA files. The FM tuner is also a plus.However, my only problem with this unit is that the USB cable that they give you with it is very short - less than a foot - which tends to make it a bit of a hassle to connect it to the computer - since it practically has to lay on the floor while you're adding or removing songs from it, if your computer doesn't have any USB connectors on the front of it, you'll need to either "rubberneck" to the back of your system or get a longer cable.
this is a case good finished, good material, but its too small for portable upper 15", if you have a 15,4" this case not is for you, perhaps for other portables its good, but it has a just price, my portable is a toshiba A75-209 and in to the case is a baggel whit a lot jam & cheese.
If you use XP and not Vista, I highly recommend this device. I would have given it 5 stars if it was compatible. I am giving it 1 star, because it is not clearly labelled on the package or on this product page. This is the first item I am having to return.
Panasonic's compact TZ3 with 10Xzoom, Intelligent ISO and Stabilization is a winner! My holiday family pictures, indoors and out, came out sharp and clear with true colors. I would like to see a bit more reach with the flash, but it's a small price to pay for such an awesome point-and-shoot camera. With all its features and modes, who needs a bulky DSLR?
More convenient to use than plugging in my digital camera to download photos every time. Also works well for managing music on a 1 GB SD chip that I use with a siren MP3 player.
The CD format was in effect invented by Philips; it's true that they later joined forces with Sony to market the format, but the fundamentals were set by Philips. Because of this, I have a favorite saying: everything people know about the CD format they learnt from Philips, but Philips didn't teach them everything Philips knows about it.This may be a little sarcastic, but in real life, that's always true - nobody who sells a licence is ever going to tell everything he knows about it. A little competitive edge is something everybody loves. And to make sure it's true, just look at CD drives; everybody and their dog make one, but they are far from equal. Others may do better or worse, but with a Philips drive, you could put in a chocolate bar and it would read off the manufacturer, country of origin and model name just like that!Far too many times to even count, let alone remember all of them, I've seen this work. If CD player X won't read it, just dump it in a Marantz, which being owned by Philips sort of naturally uses Philips mechanisms, and watch it read off whatever you like. Of course, this is merely the initial part of the music recreation chain, but an essential one - fail there, and nobody cares what you put in downstream.So when some years ago Philips showed its CD recorder, intended to finish off cassette and open reel decks, the audio world stood in awe. Soon enough, others were there too, notably Pioneer of Japan, but others also followed, with the exception of Sony, who put their money on Mini Disk. But the first Philips models did show up some significant faults, the most prominent being an addition of over 1,000 picoseconds of jitter. How and why is a long story, but after noting this fact, Philips had to go back to the drawing board. In three months flat, they came up with an answer - if you are copying a standard CD, 16-bit word length, 44,1 kHz sampling frequency, why juggle it around anyway, why not just pass it on to a recording head? And so the passthrough function was born. Today, to the best of my knowledge, everybody uses it.The next problem such decks ran against was the rather cumbersome procedure of first having to read a number, then record it, unless you were using an outside source and an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) line. But S/PDIF lines are rather rudimentary by their nature, and are not well liked in the pro community. The answer to this problem was to build a double deck, where one half is a CD read unit only, and the other half is a read/write unit. Much like a double cassette deck. Or a London double decker bus. Nowadays, the Japanese offer two, three and soon I expect 100+ CD source bays, all leading to the one writer.While we at TNT don't pay much attention to such devices, on top of which our beloved Editor just hates CD copies, I for one am always interested in novel and potentially very useful technology (fortunately, so is our beloved Editor, which is why you are now reading this text). The other reason why this unit was tested is that it can be used in three modes - as a CD copier, as a CD changer and as a straight CD player.
First, let me say that the Epson C86 (and C84, the earlier version) produces beautiful prints, especially considering the fact it uses pigment inks (DuraBrite) rather than the dye based inks that HP and Canon use. As a rule, dye based inks have a wider color gamut and are more vivid, particularly on glossy paper, than pigment inks, but I also have an HP deskjet 9650 (A3) Photo printer and the Epson prints are very close in quality to those from the HP, especially when I use the DuraBrite Glossy Photo paper.Now for the bad news. First, everyone should realize when you buy an inkjet printer, you are actually buying a profit generating machine for the company that builds it. A very large percentage of the corporate profits of Epson and HP come from the sale of, you guessed it.....ink. They sell the printers at or close to cost, but make a killing on those tiny ink cartridges, and this is where the Epson will get you. Epson printers have a permanent, built-in printhead and it will sooner or later start to clog (do a Google search for Epson clogged nozzles.....you'll get over 6000 hits). When this happens, your prints will look really bad (banding and missing colors), and the "Epson solution" for this is to run cleaning cycles, which will burn through those high dollar cartridges even faster. I have had two Epson's to clogg almost completely, both within a week after the warranty had run out. Also, if the cartridge is low on ink, the printer will refuse to run a cleaning cycle until you replace the cartridge with a new one, then it will waste the ink in your new cartridge attempting to clear the nozzles. Epson cartridges have a microchip built in supposedly to monitor the ink remaining in the cartridge, but I have my suspicions that it may be responsible for the previous problems I mentioned as well as making it difficult (but not impossible) to refill the cartridges.If you do not use your printer regularly, I would recommend that you steer clear of Epson, the clogging problem is worse if you let the printer set for long periods of time without using it. In this case I would suggest HP or Canon, my HP printers set for several months at a time and very rarely get a clogged nozzle, one cleaning cycle usually clears it up. Also, the HP printers have the printhead built into the cartridge, so every time you replace the cartridge you get a brand new printhead. However, the HP cartridges are tiny with very little ink (thanks Carly.....glad you got the ax), if you do a lot of printing you had better have some cash.Finally, if you are having clogging problems, my solution might work for you and save some of your money from flowing into Epson's pockets. First, try to print something every day, even if it's just one small 4 x 6 photo. You want to keep the ink (all four colors) flowing in the printheads, letting the printer set will definitely cause you problems. Sooner or later, the printhead will clog and the nozzle test will show a clogged nozzle (broken lines). DO NOT run a cleaning cycle (this is exactly what Epson wants you to do.....it's money in their pocket). Instead, and there are a number of ways to do this (Google it), move the cartridge/printhead assembly to the center or left of the printer and immediately pull the plug, this will leave the area where the printhead is normally "parked" accessible. I take an eyedropper and soak the two small sponges that normally cover the printhead with Radio Shack tape head cleaner (alcohol), plug the printer back in, wait for the printhead to park itself and then cut the printer off with the switch. You want to do this as quickly as possible, don't ever leave the printhead "unparked" for any length of time. I usually let the printer set overnight, turn it on the next day and my nozzle check is perfect.....all without wasting any of that high dollar ink. Some people use Windex or distilled water, some people say not to use any of them including the alcohol.....that it will destroy the printhead, but I've had good luck with the tape head cleaner. Just remember, do this at your own risk....this will probably void your warranty if Epson finds out. If the printer is under warranty and you are unable to get the printhead nozzles restored, I would just ship it back to Epson, they'll probably send you a "refurbished" replacement. If it's out of warranty, I figure there is really nothing to lose.The Epson C86 is basically disposable (made in Indonesia) junk. It is often cheaper to buy a new printer and use the cartridges in your old printer rather than buy replacement cartridges alone. This way you will have a backup printer when the nozzles become hopelessly clogged in your original printer. The reason I continue to use the Epson is because it produces really nice prints (when it's working) that have excellent fade resistance. I frame a lot of my artwork and photographs and don't won't them to fade after a few months. I would like to have an Epson A3 printer (2200 or the new R1800) but refuse to purchase one because of the clogging problems, it's one thing to trash an $80 printer.....quite a different matter to throw a $600 one in the dumpster.
This polarizing filter fits fine on the 55mm lenses of my Sony Alpha camera. However, when I first removed the filter from the case it was very dirty. I don't expect to start out by having to clean a camera accessory before it can be used. I'm in doubt about this having been a factory sealed item.
Good CRT monitor and it is still runningI plugged it to DELL GX260
Very elegant and clear interface. Flexible selection of input memory cards. Works as advertized on any TV.However, after 2 days the image turned black &amp; white and flickering on any normal tv. My LCD TV still managed to display the color image...Tech support was reachable and professional. Asked that I ship it back to them for repair or replacement. I really liked it, so am going to give it a try - instead of returning for refund.
The good news is that this uses AA batteries, none of those AAA batteries that have almost the same linear dimensions, but not nearly the same volume, and consequently don't play nearly as long as the AA batteries. The Mini World 100 PE is very small. You always have room in a pocket or book case. You now can take a radio absolutely anywhere. It clips to your belt with no inconvenience. The FM stereo sound through headphones is superb. I recommend this nifty receiver when you want to listen to local AM or FM. Finding a SW station on the puny, inaccurate frequency scales is excruciatingly difficult. This receiver may pull in the station you're looking for, but you's need Great Caesar's Ghost to help you find it on the dial. My real need was for hearing the National Public Radio network's All Things Considered programs. This radio will go with me anywhere for that, but I kissed off the possibility of ENJOYING finding favorite SW stations.
As most of you probably know, the reason for buying this product over others is because of data protection. With the alleged ability of the Cruzer Titanium to withstand 2,000 pounds of pressure, worrying about losing your data in a freak accident is greatly reduced. While I've not tested this claim, I don't really feel the need to do so: I'm willing to take them at their word. On top of this, the Cruzer is one slick looking drive, and the ability to slide the USB port in and out of the housing makes me worry even less about breaking it (not to mention adding to the attractiveness).However, I have run into a few small inconveniences with it. For one, sometimes it is difficult to slide the port in and out (it seems to get hung up), though this isn't a big issue. A somewhat bigger issue is the size of the drive - it's long, and doesn't fit very well next to other USB connections. When I bought this product, I also purchased a2GB Cruzer Titanium U3, and I noticed that this Cruzer was twice as long as the 2GB, and a little thicker. Sometimes it seems like it might fall out of the USB port after I plug it in, though it hasn't yet.Despite these niggling drawbacks, I still am satisfied with my purchase (especially at the price). Data protection is more important to me, and at least with that I have no worries.
I just purchased one of these and returned it for another. Same defect on both units. There was nothing wrong with the units as far as the electronics go. They do what they are supposed to do. But, here is where I am picky. On both units I bought, the fancy base was/is somewhat askew from the screen. (This is NOT related to the fancy, very flexibly multi-position design of the base; it's a defect in the manufacture of the design of the cool stand. It's a very cool design, too, but they blew it somewhere on it lining up right with the monitor itself.) What this amounts to is that the front of the base of the unit (that ends up near your keyboard) is not parallel to the bottom of the actual screen unit. It's at an angle that is noticeable if you notice angles. I know some people do not notice such things, but if you picky about such things, you will be annoyed by this. Since it was a problem on both units right out of the box, I suspect it will be a problem on many units. So, I returned both units and will seek another brand.
I bought my Kodak Easyshare CX7330 in February of 2005. It did well although the older it got, the more it ate batteries. With the money I have spent on batteries I would have been better off getting one with a charger and a pack. I have also tried every type of AA battery out there and it is the camera itself with the issues. Now, 2 and a half years later it has taken it's last pictures. The trouble began with when I would turn it on the indicator light would pop up green, then immediately flash red and the lens would not extend out. Sometimes it would work, sometimes not. Now I can put fresh batteries in and if I hold it just right I can take a few pictures, then the low battery icon comes on the screen and it goes dead, even without retracting the lens. As I said, it was a great little camera while it lasted, but I think I will get something more hardy next time.
If you're doing research you already know about many of the features of this amazing camera. But, let me add my two cents.While the digital zoom may be a farce to many, let me tell you that the "Digital Macro" setting is not! You can get amazingly and eerily close to little flowers and such with stunning clarity. I mean like professional results type pictures.I encourage anyone to experiment with this setting no matter which elph camera you get. You'll be totally impressed at a whole other tiny world right in front of you.TIPS:1) Keep the ISO setting at 80 or 100 when in digital macro mode. This forces the camera to choose to keep the f-stop low (f2.8-f4.5)and the lens wide open for MAXIMUM resolution,clarity, and depth-of-field.2) Keep the metering on "Center Weighted" [ ]. Spot Metering, [o],doesn't work as well for this venue.3) I also like the the "Vivid" setting in "My Colors" to make my little subjects' photos "pop". Naturally, keep the camera on "Superfine" and Large (3072x2304).4) You can get the camera's lens closer than you think and still get the camera to auto-focus........I mean like 1-2 inches close!5)Push the Menu button and set the AiAF to "off". Set the Auto ISO Shift to "off also because you don't want the camera automatically choosing a higher ISO and causing you to lose resolution. Set the AF-assist beam to "off" because, in "Digital Macro", you're so close to your subject the beam is useless and causes fuzzy focusing.6) You can get better results with a tripod stablizing the camera.7) Set the shutter timer to "2 sec" with your camera on a tripod and then step back and let camera do the work. This is only good with a tripod. If you're hand holding just be steady and gently push the shutter.8) After you're done shooting. Connect the camera to the TV with the supplied cable. Put the camera on "slide show" and sit back and watch you wife's jaw drop open when she sees your work.Hope this helps inspire you to use "Digital Macro"! Don't worry if you don't understand a thing I'm saying. Sit down with the camera's manual, print this review, and work it through. You can do this! It's worth the effort and you'll have a whole new sub-hobby. You'll be infatuated....especially if your wife has a lot of flowers for subject to shoot. ENJOY!!!!
After months of having to swap cables whenever I wanted to update my iPod, get images off of my camera or even transfer ringtones via bluetooth, I finally bought this hub. It is WONDERFUL. I have my all-in-one printer, photo printer, iPod cable, camera cable and Bluetooth adapters plugged into it since it arrived and I have not had any issues.It is small enough to fit on the back of my desk where it is easy to reach to plug in a flash drive, but out of sight to ease the clutter. The only con , in my opinion, is that it has an external power source. Not big enough of a worry to change my 5-star rating, it's just a nuisance when you have as many peripherals as I do! :)All-in-all, this is cheaper than buying 2-4 port hubs at my local B&M; store and is smaller and more convenient. If (heaven forbid) I find or buy more USB components, I will definitely get another one of these.
I like mine. It's a thumb-drive. It's pretty big. Reasonably fast. The cap hasn't loosened, fallen off, or been lost. (Yet.)I wasn't sure having a "water resistant" USB thumb drive was that valuable, until a client spilled a full cup of coffee on it.That said, it could use a few improvements. First, it needs a sturdier keyring loop.Second, the neck strap it ships with is an uncomfortable bit of thin plastic-type cord. It's better for whipping your little brother than it is for dangling a thumb-drive from your neck. The cord just hangs there when you're using the drive too. Annoying. (I replaced it with the nylon cord + plastic connector from a Sandisk drive.)And last, it sounds as though it needs to ship with a couple of spare caps.
With the understanding that this is not supposed to be a top-of-the-line photo printer, nor is it intended for high volume use - does the job and does it quite well. I use mine to print greeting cards and promotional bookmarks. Its supplies are too expensive, and are used up too quickly, for me to print flyers and brochures. But it will handle 110-pound card stock that makes my laser printer jam, its output is vivid and fairly accurate (although skin tones can come out looking weird on occasion), and it's easy to change the cartridges.Not a bad little printer if you just want to print a few greeting cards or documents in color, a few times a week.
Very simple, very robust, very good.Putting this device inline with my terrestrial antenna has done a very good job in stabilizing the signal on all stations on my HDTV.Highly Recommended
I searched the web for this battery charger for my new JVC Everio Camcorder and found it costing more than $175. Glad I looked at Amazon.com because I saved a lot of CASH. The batteries for the JVC Everio Camcorder do not last long...so this charger is a MUST. Buy it at Amazon!
I've bought this product for the main reasons the other reviewers did...to protect my macbook pro.I have a few concerns about it:1- it did come with the mentioned bug and, yes...I needed to trim a little extra plastic using a finger nail...no big deal here...just a little patience and it will be okay.2- the plastic cover itself (mine is clear) could be better. it does protect the mac from scratches but the plastic get scratched a little, leaving you in doubt if the scratch is in the cover or on the mac.For a product priced at $43.00 (average) I'd expect to get a little more quality on it, but it does what it promises, good looking an protect the mac.
We had to call the company to figure out how to make the connection work. All cables were correctly connected by us but the instruction book missed one little detail:telling us to use the source button.Then 2 days later I tried to tape. It did not work. So I called the company again and they said I needed more than 1 set of connecting cables. I did not know that.So be sure you go out and buy another "red,yellow, white" cable if you want to tape from your TV to your VCR.You only get one set in the box.
Exact match for Mfg. Battery at a fraction of the cost. Works well, good battery life.Order shipped quickly and correctly.I would definitely buy replacement/additional batteries from here.
About a year ago, i read a cable-test in an european Audio-magazin.They compared different high-priced audiocables, made from gold and whatever else. they also entered 3 standard audio-cable, a ultra-cheap cable and a wire-made coathanger in this test. They were absolutely perplexed by the results and expanded the test.Except for the ultra-cheap cable wherein the chble hasn't been soldered to the connectors, there were no hearable differences between all the cables. Even the coathanger performed like a goldcable.But when the Listeners were told, they were listening to a standard- or goldcable, they could hear they richer sound from the gold-cable. Even if in reality, they were listening to the coathanger.The final advice the editors gave their readers.Don't spend money on 100 Euro (= abount 150$) goldcables. Buy cables for 10 Euros (abaut 15$) and spend the saved money on better speakers.You really can't hear the difference between a 10 end a 100 Cable. But 2000 Euro or 2500 Euros for speakers coud make a different listening experience.But if your imagiantion demands you to buy expensive cables, we wont stop you......
I have had this router for about 2 years without any problems. I use this for my SOHO. The only thing I didn't like was that the web interface was too limited so I had to install the DD-WRT firmware; tho this may void warranty it's worth it. I have tested its wireless range so I can't comment on that right now. I haven't had the need to contact Netgear's tech support so I can't comment on that either.DD-WRT firmware compatibleCPU Model: Broadcom BCM4704 chip rev 9CPU Clock: 264 MHzFlash Memory: 4MBRAM: 16MBOverall it's good router for the price.
The Canon Pixma MP 160 printer is a fairly convenient printer and prints quickly. It lacks the ability to copy documents more than one page at a time, since you must place the item to be copied flat on the document screen prior to copying.However having a flat document screen does make it easier to copy a page from a book or magazine that can't be done easily on some other printers.The color copying is very good, and the colors are clear and seldom need adjusting.I received this printer in used "very good" condition and it works fine.
these headphones are great. they are reliable. every other pair of headphones that i had bought in the past failed in short time like the nike phones that are similar to these ones. the only problem with these headphones is the chord. it doesn't lay flat and is too long and the chord is run off of one of the ears instead out the middle of the back like the nike ones. other than that they are the best sport ones yet.
I purchased the C653 as a gift for a friend. She has taken many pictures with it and thoroughly enjoys it. The viewfinder is a welcome feature when taking photos outdoors.
For the cost, you'd be better off buying a multifunction device with wireless or wired network capabilities built-in. While it might be tempting to want to save a few dollars (your old multifunction works great, but you want to share it), this device will cause you more frustration than it's worth. I set it up and successfully configured my Canon MP830 to use it, but sharing it with several computers requires you to take control of the device to initiate any action. Think if this less of a print server (which could take simultaneous requests from several computers) and more of a USB over ethernet adapter - you logically connect and disconnect from the device each time you want to use it and take exclusive control. Just a pain.
I had a Creative Labs Muvo2 and loved it. Unfortunately, the hard drive fried after the warranty expired, and I was infuriated by CL's policy of charging for tech support calls. I swore I would never buy another CL product. I did a lot of research before buying a replacement and considered the iPod Nano and Zune. Finally, with my Christmas money in hand, I went to Circuit City, ready to buy an iPod. I asked the salesperson which mp3 player he had, and he told me he had the Zen V+. I asked why, and he said that, for the money, it was the best player on the market, and includes a radio, video capability, photos and a huge capacity for storing music files. He was so enthused that I figured I had nothing to lose.I brought it home, set it up and was amazed at how intuitive the software was. I loaded ten CDs in rapid order and downloaded all of my music. Within two hours I was groovin' to my entire Taylor Hicks download collection (I'm a Hicks fan, what can I say!) The FM tuner picks up my favorite R&B; station, which doesn't always come in even on the best stereo.I highly recommend this little player.
My original klipsch set died a few months back, after 9 years, and I was using a back up set of speakers. Just got the new klipsch set hooked up today and wow, I had forgotten how good they sounded. they are worth every penny.
This thing has as many keys as my computer does, but I am glad that I purchased it. As a student in Business Management, I wish that I would have purchased it sooner, because I think my grade would be a lot higher than it is. Thanks for offering a product that is cheap enough to afford on a Ramen Noodle budget.
I BOUGHT THESE TO TAKE WITH ME ON A CRUISE. THEY WORKED VERY GOOD. THERE WERE SOME "DEAD SPOTS" ON THE SHIP. WE HAD A GROUP OF 20 PEOPLE AND WE HAD 6 2-WAY RADIOS. IT WAS AN OVERALL GOOD PURCHASE. I DONT BELIEVE THEY WILL CONNECT 26 MILES AWAY BUT A MUST HAVE FOR CRUISING.
I bought this lens to try and get photographs of birds in my backyard. At first I was quiet disappointed with the result but after playing aroung with the settings I was able to get decent results. I am sure there are a bunch of better lenses out there which could give you better results with less work but not for $95.It is challenging to use this lens and you cannot use it to capture moving objects, If you have been spoiled by an autofocus and auto exposure settings this is going to take practice.The obvious limitations are:1. Fixed appurture at f8, it lets in the amount of light at f8 but it has very narrow depth of field! almost like a f2 or something.2. No autofocus or indicator to tell you the object is in focus. what you see in the viewfinder is what you get.3. Need to use a monopod or tripod even with a shutterspeed of 1/250 or below, a lot of times I have the lens pressed against a glass window which steadies it well enough.4. No indication for exposure you have to use the histogram display after each shot and see if you can get the peak in the midline.The most important part of how you use this lens is you have to customize the programable button on the camera to set the ISO. Take phographs on sutter priority or manual mode and vary the ISO as you would vary the aperture depending on the light. With my Nikon D5000 the picture isnt too grainy at ISO 1600 and am happy with the result. It is interesting to see the out of focus light artifacts look like doughnuts!
Just like the others,when you hit volume up it goes down. I am about to chuck this thing against the wall.
Product delivered promptly and as advertised.
Have the c550 for about two months. First I bought the c530 but then decided I wanted the traffic and text-to-speech. Glad I got the 550, but the major and best features of both are the same -- very accurate, excellent signal retention (I often use it to plan routes INSIDE my condo), high quality, great display, solid construction. It's been through bumps, heat, cold and still works like the day it was new. Highly recommended.
We spent some time researching options, and after discovering that our local Best Buy doesn't seem to sell the multi-region dvd players anymore, we opted for this machine.We have had it for 2 1/2 months and use it several times a week, using Region 1 and Region 2 dvds, as well as using it as a CD player. We have had no problems, and are completely satisfied with this unit.
The bottle refill immediately every pad stamp without any leakage, without any drop of ink outsidethe pad. it is a very clever bottle.
This laptop is faster that any other laptop i have been on, my 30gb hd is 75% full and its still cruising, i personally think its faster that the new dual cores that are out. 1.6g mobile processor = around a 2.6 desktop processor..fast fast fast
Exactly what I wanted. Great price, and works perfectly. Arrived on time and in excellent condition.
I bought this model mainly for its customizable equalizer, which allows you to boost or reduce one of three frequency bands in low, mid and high frequency ranges. This is a great feature, if you like to listen with different high-quality headphones to various types of recordings, particularly MP3's, which benefit from these kinds of adjustments, depending upon the type of music and the recording production quality.I use this product to play mostly MP3 files, which it does very well, without any hint of skipping at the minimum skip protection setting. However, if you record lengthy files, with several songs within each file, the fast forward feature moves very slowly through each song. The single AA batteries last for several weeks, and the remote control even has its own "hold" button.While this unit is about twice as much as most MP3 CD players, it has great features and is worth the money if you are using quality headphones, particularly the over-the-ear type, which block outside noise and enhance sound detail.
I put this on my back patio 2 years ago and it is still going strong on the same battery. It looks and works great.
I am new to rechargeable batteries, and this is my first charger. I bought it based on the positive reviews, thinking I was buying "the best" out there. I also bought some new sanyo eneloop AA batteries, which I fully charged with this unit, and then placed in my child's toy. When the toy stopped working, I removed the batteries and placed them back into the charger, only to get a "faulty cell" error message. I contacted www.Ansmann.us about the problem. They told me the sanyo cells were probably old and defective, and that I should return them to the manufacturer. I sent all 4 back to Sanyo. Sanyo returned them to me stating that the cells were simply depleted, and that they were able to fully charge them again with their own sanyo charger (approx. $10 retail value). I contacted www.Ansmann.us again, and they did not have an answer except for me to ship the unit across country for a servicing evaulation (I was never informed that the unit should indeed detect depleted cell. For all I know, the unit did exactly as programmed). I bought a sanyo charger as back up in case this happens again. I was very disappointed in this expensive charger and was frustrated that I spent so much time and effort.
We took this little guy to Maui and planned to use it for snorkeling. We ended up renting an underwater camera later in the week so we didn't get many water photos with the disposable. But the pictures we took turned out pretty good including the land photos.
The loud and sticky space bar ruins what would otherwise be a wonderful keyboard. All of them seem to do this (per other reviews) It is a function of the fact that there is one switch in the center of the space bar and the force at either side of the bar causes it to rack to that side and twist the guide above the switch, increasing the energy needed to push the bar down. (The torsion bar doesn't do its job.) Then it makes a loud noise when it hits the bottom. I would not want to use this in a public setting. Since I like the layout, I'm going to try to fix it, but I have a machine shop at my disposal. If I didn't, I'd throw this away.
The first thing I noticed was the cord is very thick, as thick as those orange extension cords. It worked as advertised on a 720p t.v.
This is a nice LCD DVD player. I like the fact that this operates in DC and AC modes without bulky power adaptors. The cables and remote neatly hide in the small storage compartment. My kids figured out the operation with zero help from me.The only feature I'd like to see is the ability to resume playback after a power outage. The 12V power plug in my car cuts out when I start the car. Unfortunately, the DVD player insists on starting all over again. This is only a small inconvenience since we use this player primarily for long trips.
If you own a classic Xserve, this little card will brighten your day. Yes, you can use Apple's own software product, or even Timbuktu (which is a very nice program I might add). However, suppose you decide to install Linux. You're pretty much out of luck. It works right out of the box and it won't overtax your system bus. A great little card. Don't plan to game with it. That's not in the cards.
I recently took the product to Europe and it worked great. It was, however, a bit bulky and fairly heavy.
the company i bought it from wanted me to answer like 500 questions and make me do a bunch of work for them to fix it. Screw that. Huge waste of time. Go to Walmart and pay a few extra bucks!
I just recently got this as a Christmas gift and while there are probably better speakers out there, this one is pretty damn good for the price. I love the fact that it's portable with a strong battery. You can literally pick it up and travel with it room to room with ease. The sound is very good (not great), with some music played through the Ipod you will get a little distortion (could be the song though) but overall I would have to give sound quality a B+. If your looking for an inexpensive but very good sounding speaker to play your Ipod on and portability is important to you, I would completely recommend this product!
I have installed 2 units in my 2 cars and they are connected to in dash dvd players. I am also using wireless headsets. So far they seem to be performing just as advertised. The install hardware is fine and the unit seems sturdy.
I agree with most of the reviews, this modem just isn't even worth the $9.99 I paid. I haven't had any problems installing the modem, but it doesn't seem to make a connection in less than 5 attempts. Then the fastest it connects ever is at 28800, but usually it is at 21600. I downloaded the new drivers from the manufactuers web site and cannot get them to load no matter what I try. I'm going to get a decent modem as soon as I save some dough. Don't waste your time or money on this dog, it should be put to sleep! If there was an option for no stars I would rate it that way.
I sit in an open office with low-walled cubicles. We are a secured buiding and we deal with a lot of proprietary information. However, we often have customers and clients in the building, and I also have a few "overly-curious" co-workers. It bothered me when people came to my desk to "tell me something" and they would stand there looking at my computer screen instead of looking me in the eye. It is obvious when someone is tryng to read your on-screen documents, but hard to avoid in today's workplace environment. I had looked into getting a Privacy Filter about 2 years ago, but the cost put me off of the idea for awhile. I finally got tired of the stress of feeling continually exposed at work and gave in to this purchase. I must say, I wish I had bought this product 2 years ago! It WORKS and is well worth every penny. Just the other day a co-worker came to my desk and, like everyone else, looked right at my screen. He said "Oh! I came over to talk to you about that ticket, but... are you leaving? I see your screen's turned off." I laughed and said "No, it's on!" and then I told him about my Privacy Filter. He was shocked! He said he had to stand directly behind me to see what was on my screen. Thank you 3M, and thank you Amazon.com for bringing us this amazing product and for making it so easy to get - delivered ASAP right to my door! Amazon - you are the BEST!
This dvd player is absolutely horrible!! I bought it because it says it plays all dvd formats - + r and rw, and most of the dvds I own are burned..well it played them but only the first few scenes and then they skip and get stuck... They play absolutely fine on my new panasonic dvd s25s I just bought..all formats even when the product only advertises that it plays dvd-r's... I guess you get what you pay for
Since my company is no longer purchasing laptops with serial ports, this adapter allowed me to easily continue to use my current testing and logging equipment using the serial port connection. Easy to install and set up.
This remote is infinitely customizable as long as you're willing to put in the time and effort to do so. The software has some sharp limitations -- copying the content of one device profile entirely to another device is not possible, for example -- but the remote itself has none.For US$[...] (amazon.com price when I ordered mine), this is one of the best values I have seen. The color screen is well-lit and high-contrast. I wish the colors and images were more customizable, but at least you can put whatever (short) text into it you want.
I wore the left button out on one just like it. This is a replacement after many years. Very good.
Had to replace old speakers and the difference in quality of sound was amazing. Would also recommend for ease of installation.
I recently got this because I have to work with a Desktop in my home office and a laptop on the road. I'd hate to be caught without the documentation I need. This serves 2 purposes. It makes my data portable and it makes it more secure. The drive is password protected and when I turn the pc off I can lock this up in a drawer. The software it comes with and the add-ons work great. This has worked out really well for me. Note: It uses 2 USB ports. I ended up buying the Micro Innovation PCMCIA 4 Port USB adaptor for $36.00 from Amazon because I needed the extra ports on my laptop. That works great too.
It can't record. The picture is ok, the TV functions (barely) and its cute for seeing my son in his crib, but it can't record, which was the purpose for which it was purchased! If you need a $90 baby monitor, get it, otherwise, don't waste your money.
I agonized over this purchase for weeks trying to decide if this was the GPS unit for me or whether I should choose the Roadmate 500 or the Garmin Streetpilot. I had heard that it was a decent GPS and a fair PDA but that it didn't excel at either. WRONG! It it a great navigation unit and a pretty cool Palm too. Don't overlook the unIQUE features that combine the two.I wanted this unit mostly for driving but the Palm features and also the price make this the perfect GPS for travelers. When you add contacts to the address book, they automatically become waypoints that can be mapped with one touch from the address book screen or from the datebook. How cool is that? I figured since it was several hundred dollars less expensive than the Magellen and Garmin car-only GPS units that it would have fewer features. WRONG! It has more. It' easily better and more user friendly than my GPS-V. Plus the awesome color screen is very, VERY easy on the eyes.Now, it's true that the length of the battery charge leaves a lot to be desired but that has not been a problem for me. Obviously this is not suitable for a hiking adventure but there is certainly enough power to walk around a foreign city without getting lost and most folks will simply plug it in when they use it in the car anyhow. There are several mounting options and unless it came with a bigger screen, it couldn't be easier to use in the car (no using the stylus while actually driving please.) I have a 256 mb SD card and have all of CA and Nevada and still have more than 100 mb available for Palm application and storage. Plus you can listen to mp3s or audiobooks. Perfect. I have been 100% happy with my decision and think you would be too.
I got this mouse because I have developed carpel tunnel pain in my shoulder from years and years of mouse activity. I'm happy to say it is nearly gone (the pain) - I ordered one for my office and will now get one for home. It does take a bit of getting used to (after years of movable mouse action) - but it can be done.Good luck
i used this for 6 months since i got it from costco. when you need it to work, it usually does not. it ONLY WORKS ON PC's Internet Explorer. Even its software doesnt work on anything but a PC windows machine. The manual is terrible. it has software in there that doesnt come with the unit. I dont know what the heck they are talking about. Service by phone is in indonesia. And the online software in their help section doesnt come with any manuals or instructions. Its terrible.stay away from dlink.
I purchased this UPS for a network rack to keep the routers and switches powered in my office. The unit works great and includes all mounting hardware.The unit is very deep, so make sure your rack has adequate room behind it. Also as others have mentioned there is no USB port, didn't matter for me.
The speed of this card is great.I recomend to get this one (Ultra II) instead of the normal one because althougt is a few dollars more, it has more than twice the speed.When you put it in your camera you'll see something like 968MB of Free Space, you won't be able to use the whole 1024 MB, but that happens with every other memory card (even the smaller ones)You defenitely can take pictures for days before needing to download then to your computer.
When the Dell was working, it was great. It worked good and everything. Three years after I bought the Dell, it was harder to start up and turn on the computer. Soon, it wouldn't work at all and made a weird clicking noise. In conclusion, I don't recommend it. My Hp has worked for 9 years, and I'm typing on it right now.
I got this CAT6 cable because I had a 50 foot run going to another computer upstairs, using a CAT5 rated cable, and the transmission sometimes dropped to an apparent 100 M bits instead of 1 G bits for large file transfers, and the TV video also sometimes froze from my HDHOMERUN network tuner. That is not happening with the new cable, so I am satisfied.The novel snag-less boot actually makes the end larger than the old style cable boot, and I had to make larger holes to fish the wire through the walls, because I made the holes just barely large enough. But it IS easier to unsnap the latch. I used to have to pull the boot back with the old cable to unlatch it.It also looks nice.I see from the reviews there may be a problem with some sellers, in not getting what was advertised, so I will mention that this was from Amazon itself, not one of their alternate sellers. Cables To Go is printed along the cable.
Warning these headphones DO NOT work on MACS! No where in the description on Amazon was this mentioned so I being a Mac user naturally "assumed" they would work on my Mac. When I received the headphones I opened the package & plugged them in only to find they DO NOT work! Now I can't return them because I opened the package - very disappointing.
This Pioneer player is a solid buy. I've had it for over 6 months and have had no problems with playing either regular CDs or CDRs. The remote layout of the keys is a bit odd, but has all of the functions you need. It changes discs quickly and &quot;learns&quot; to skip DVDs when in random mode (I've heard some players actually try to read DVDs when you're listening to music CDs.
Headphones sound great and are great value when compared to other brands. Unfortunately, the stem of the 1/8" headphone jack broke off after only 3 months of infrequent, light use.
It never worked. Returned it to be replaced. Instead they gave me credit. It looked great when I opened the box.
I received an iPod Nano as a gift...not that I had ever wanted one...now I am addicted to it! The next logical step was listening to it in my car. I went on the iPod site and found the Kensington FM transmitter and it was over the budget I wanted to spend. I checked on Amazon and it was 1/2 the price! I ordered one and it works great. Never had an issue with reception and don't know how I lived without it!
Although pricey for no more than it is, if you're trying to get your Mac to talk to your GPS and vice-versa, this works flawlessly. A simple plug-n-play set up plus clicking a few checkboxes (in Networking in your System Prefs, but you know that, don't you?) DON'T make the mistake of thinking you can buy a cheap one on ebay and it will work fine. It will NOT! Spend the bucks and get it right the first time.
I purchased a Kingston solid-state-drive for the desktop PC that I was building, but mounting brackets were not included. So, I ordered these mounting brackets at a very good price with shipping, hoping they'd work. Alas, they were not suited to my application since holes on SSD did not line up. However, after trying all schemes and orientations, I was able, using the included screws, to use the brackets to mount the SSD along the side of the bay structure. It is secure and since the drive is an SSD, the alignment shouldn't be a problem.The product was delivered promptly.
The Rino 120 is VERY easy to use. It has many user-friendly options, and it does not require vast knowledge of global positioning. I did not give this product 5 stars because of the need to purchase additional detailed maps, and the only choice of them being US and Canadian maps (I live overseas and travel world-wide). I really enjoy the integrated 2-way communications capabilities -- it has enhanced the scope of my own employment performance.
Purchased this for an older laptop that needed a new battery. After months of use this battery continues to work great. It literally doubled the amount of battery life for our older laptop and we are pleased with this purchase. Great seller, prompt shipping too.
It's easy to carry either in a pack or on your belt. Images are clear, though the field of view is a bit narrow.
Reasonable price, reasonable size, reasonable performance for a small bino.For serious work you have to spend more and lug more.
After reading a LOT of bad reviews about all of the iPod FM transmitters, I didn't get my hopes up with this product. I've used the cassette transmitter before, and it wasn't very good at all. Even with my stereo and iPod volume turned up as high as each of them would go, the music still never got very loud. However, when I plugged the Kensington Digital FM Transmitter into my cigarette lighter, it worked perfectly immediately! I was so excited! The volume is great--I can turn up my stereo speakers as loud as I normally would when I'm just listening to the radio, and the songs playing from my iPod are just as loud. The quality is really clear as well; I haven't noticed any static so far. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone. I live in Shreveport, LA, and tune it into 88.3FM; and it works perfectly!!
This was exactly what I was looking for. I came promptly and was an amazingly low price. I would do business with this site again!
I have an Emonster 600. The Amazon memory finder feature helped me locate this upgrade. Indeed the upgrade was compatible with my machine and quickly snapped into place. My machine immediately recognized the additional 256 memory. Softwares do load faster.One note of caution: it comes WITHOUT instructions. You will need your emachine handbook to explain how to take the desktop cover off and how to insert the memory.
Love this Radio/CD player. I like to leave the lid up and see the CD spinning like an old-fahioned vinyl 45 !!... With some of the CD's that now look like vinyl records it is even more retro-looking! The Radio AM/FM is just as great with the lighted dial... Just sit back and re-live the 50's and 60's.... S. Wickert
Ive owned the following table radios in my pursuit to find the one that sounds the best.1) Cambridge 7302) tivoli radio 2 + subwoofer3) Boston Acoustics Recepter HDand ive listened to a bunch of others including the notoriously famous for allthe wrong reasons Bose Wave radio,and the bottom line is the 730 wins hands down. its no contest. sound quality wise, it trumps the tivoli, recepter HD and Bose wave. (THe Boston has HD reception, which in the location i am sounds the same as regular reception)The Boston uses a volume dependent equalizer curve to tweak the tone of the sound. its tuned bassy which suits small speakers and produces a warm mellow non fatiguing sound. unfortunately the lack of tone controls is annoying as stations all equalize the broadcasts and they dont all sound the same. The recepter HDs replacements are also remarkable units and sound better than the recepter HD but doesnt quite compare (not by much) to the Cambridge 730.The Tivoli has a thin fatiguing sound. its pretty as a hot model in a dress slit up to the hip, no worries, but substance wise - it falls flat. far from stellar sound, no tone controls and worse of all, station drift. It serves better as decor. i payed a pretty overpriced penny for that thing. While somewhat of a conversation piece, it comes dead last compared to the four mentioned.The Bose sounds somewhat like the Boston with an equalized tone curve applied to it, but while it sounds pleasant enough,it certainly doesnt justify its outrageous price and simply doesnt hold a candle to the Cambridge 730.Note that both the Cambridge and the Tivoli have been touched by the hand of Henry Kloss, yet the Tivoli got ruined somewhere along the way. Kloss wouldnt be pleased.Cons of the Cambridge 730? yeah, it doesnt sound better than the Polk Isonic or a Meridian. but that certainly gives you an idea of the company it keeps. and for the price paid, that is good company indeed.Bottom line, pay for someting that genuinely sounds good, good reception and has the basic features to aid proper placement (tone controls to compensate for wall/corner loading - its a table radio after all) providing a truly excellent listening experience. RDS, front and back auxillary inputs, two alarms, remote are bonuses.
The Negative:I liked the camera's user-friendliness and the quality of the photos. However, I only got to use the camera for a total of about 45 minutes. Toward the end of it's life it just shut off by itself. I turned it right back on and just a few minutes later it DIED altogether, leaving the lense open. I tried everything to revive it, including fully recharging the battery but to no avail.It appears I got a camera with the same defect as "BigDaddyWill" (his review was on January 9, 2005). Maybe I should have heeded the warning...The Positive:I got a GREAT price on the camera and purchase of the camera made me eligible for a $70.00 rebate on a Canon printer!Amazon's staff were great!. They took my call, heard my story and now my free replacement is on the way (should be here in 4 days), and it looks like the process for returning my defective camera will be a breeze.I trust I have better luck with the next one.
I am very impressed with my new Zen Micro Photo. The 8 GB capacity is wonderful. I put my entire cd collection on it, and still have room. It was very easy to figure out and is simple to use. With a simple cable (which my husband dug out of his box of wires) I can plug it into my stereo and have my entire collection, playlists, etc. playable through the stereo. I did buy the belkin FM transmitter for the car for it, though my husband is thinking of doing more of a hardwire solution. The best testimony, however, is probably the fact that my husband (a luddite computer engineer who questions the benefits of new technology and thought I was crazy for wanting one)now wants his own!
I think this has great photo quality. The colors aren't as bright as an inkjet but they are closer to the real thing. No ink cartridges to deal with. Much smoother appearance, no inkjet dots. The down side is the size of the photo but most of the photos I print are in 3 1/2 x 5 or 4 x 6 anyway.
This is a great coffee pot. For 30+ years I have been using drip coffee pots for my morning coffee. This is a solidly made appliance that works perfectly, and happens to brew a really good pot of coffee. My wife is very finicky and insists of fresh ground coffee with bottled water. I get up before she does and several times used tap water and coffee out of a can. She did not notice. And my taste estimation is that it just works better than our last drip maker. I am a coffee drinker and not a gourmand, but I know what works well and this coffee pot is the best one we have been able to find.Just to give you a little history we had a beloved Mr Coffee Imperial for 16 years. A drip pot, made in USA, that was our faithful morning servant for a very long time. It did not stop working. But the clock numbers got damaged when I washed it and I decided to find a new pot. I bought two drip pots. Both junkers in design and assembly. They were a Mr Coffee and Black and Decker. The Black and Decker broke the third time we used it. They shipped us a new one and that broke too. Then we got a Mr Coffee and that is just loaded with design flaws. The Mr Coffee works but it is a poorly designed maker unlike our old Mr Coffee which was a great appliance. I ordered this Presto because of the high rating on Amazon. The high rating others gave it was accurate.I recommend this pot to anyone looking to improve their morning brew.Update Oct 12 - I still really like this coffee pot. It is by far the best electric auto maker I could find. It is made in China though. Which shows that you can buy well made things from that country.
I got a pair of Super.fi 5 Pro earphones last year. I use them with a Zune 80 during my commute on the train.The sound quality is great. I listen to a lot of music on headphones via a good headphone amp at home, where I have AKG 701s, beyerdynamic 770s, and AKG 240DFs. The sound produced by the Super.fis is just about as good, especially on acoustic music. They're among the best earphones I've heard. The highs are slightly rolled off, but that doesn't detract from the overall presentation.On the other hand, the left earpiece just broke. I baby my equipment, so this is incredibly disappointing. The collar where the cable plugs in came out of the earpiece and won't stay in place. It's obviously a design problem that yields a part that's bound to fail in time. (I note another reviewer recently had a similar problem after owning the earphones for about the same amount of time. See his 12/11/08 review.)I've been trying to contact customer support for days for warranty service, and I haven't had any answer or response. This is unacceptable. I had a pair of AKG 81DJs that had a wiring fault, and their customer support responded immediately and took care of things within days. I guess this is what happens when Logitech takes over a niche company and farms out the support. That, and I notice the price is nearly twice now what I paid here just last year.So I'd give them 5 for sound quality but a 3 for durability/support.-----UPDATE 1/12/09After finally getting through to customer support, I sent in the defective monitors for warranty service. Today, Logitech sent me the wrong monitors as a replacement. (They sent the inferior Super.fi 5 model (not Super.fi 5 Pro), which is a single armature monitor that costs a lot less.) I called to let customer service know about their error. They would not ship me the correct monitors until I return the Super.fi 5s AT MY COST. This company needs to learn something about customer service. I'd drop my customer service rating to 1 star. It's unfortunate that Logitech gobbled up Ultimate Ears last year.--------UPDATE 1/22/09I finally received the replacement Super.fi 5 Pros from Logitech's customer support. The first thing I noticed is that the cables have changed from the clear cables (shown in Amazon's picture) to black jacketed cables. The jackets are now softer and more rubbery than they used to be -- the monitors have a tendency to get tangled now. Also, the plug has changed from a sturdy L-shape 1/8" plug to a trendy tiny straight 1/8" plug that seems to me to present possible issues for metal fatigue where the wire connects to the plug. We'll see how that goes. The second thing I noticed is that Ultimate Ears' generous two-year warranty has been cut back to a one-year warranty under Logitech's ownership. Keep in mind that my earphone failed due to design/material flaws about 53 weeks after I bought them. They would not longer have been covered if I hadn't received the two-year warranty from Ultimate Ears. They still sound great, though.
This UPS was a gift & used on a basic Dell desktop. It has reached the end of it's life after two years. Batteries cost more than the replacement of this unit. Another electronic item destined for the local landfill.
I ordered a pair of these, (2 ohm version) and I love them. I have them in a ported enclosure that I bought for my previous subs and they pound. They are wired to 2 ohms on a sony xplod xm-d9001gtr mono class D. Good clean bass. Worth the money.
Its boon for amateur photographer, who wants to learn photography. Though pros can do a lot with this.Amazing clarity and prints. Its more than just Value for Money.
FYI and beware that you need to use the old connector...the part that plugs into the motherboard. It took me a minute to figure out how to pull the old ribbon out of the connector and put the new one in. There are two small tabs that you need to spread out in order to pull the ribbon and the ribbon holder. Be careful...I spread mine and one side broke right off...didn't kill the deal but this comes with NO instruction whatsoever.You can google search "how to replace keyboard inspiron 9200" and the first result give you step by step on removal and replacement from Dell.It does work...I'm tying on it now...feels exactly like the OEM...nice and quiet.
This worked right out of the box. Not a single problem. Better than I had expected. Used it on a four-day trip with many stops to look up the day after it arrived in the mail. Very easy to use. Only one out of nearly four dozen destinations gave goofy directions. I found it to be very forgiving of mistakes with nearly instantaneous re-routing. Made frequent use of point of interest database. Absolutely amazing! No need to purchase a more expensive unit; the TomTom One is perfect for me. I'm recommending it to others.
The Altec Lansing iMV712 is a quality product that produces exactly what you'd expect when used with the iPod (generation 5.5 - video, photo, music, podcast playback capabilities). When used with the newer "iPod Classic," this device is essentially nonfunctional. Audio playback is possible until the battery is charged. Video playback is NOT POSSIBLE through the standard docking function -- HOWEVER, it IS POSSIBLE through the external composite video cord (NOT the component video cord) available for purchase for 50 dollars at the online Apple Store. I have used this device with a great deal of success with my 160 GB iPod Classic, though only after I realized you have to specifically ENABLE video out capability - it does not allow for this function automatically, you must go through "Video Settings" to make the necessary change. Many of you longtime iPod users may already know this, but I did not. Back to the Altec Lansing iMV712 - good picture and sound quality, bigger than most people expect (check the Amazon.com dimensions, they are accurate enough), and through the rear inputs, excellent compatibility with other devices such as the iPod Classic, presumably the iPod touch, the Zune, as well as the latest offerings from Archos and Creative. Multiple options for video and audio input make this a solid choice for the present and near future. Despite the lack of compatibility with my iPod Classic, I can say with certainty there is no device I'd prefer for my situation now that I have it hooked up using the composite video cable.
I wish I had read the other reviews on this product before I bought it! Everything negative about this horrible product is true. those who praise this product must be employees of the company or soemthing. This thing is JUNK, absolute JUNK!It skips at the slightest movement. There is a horrible "transition" between songs where every song ending (I MEAN EVERY STINKING ONE!) skips!! And you will be buying batteries about once a week (as opposed to my previous portable CD player where the batteries lasted for 2-3 months. And I listened to it all the time!). The "joypad" button design makes it impossible to control the player without holding the thing in front of your face to see at close range what you are doing. Not good for listening in the car as you can't control the player without looking at it! Its made out of plastic that makes it feel like one of those little kiddie CD players you'd buy for your 5 year old at TOYS R US.BEWARE !Do NOT buy this product! I cannot stress this enough!!
this is a piece of [junk]. it messed up with the stylus. whenever I clicked a button at the bottom, it didn't respond. I had to click above the button in some undefined place for it to respond. it pissed me off. it was a waste of my money.
I connected the speakers to a F.M. radio to receive XM Radio. The sound is fantastic with great lows.
I never owned a gps. My cousin came and we used her's to get around the city. I was sold!! I bought the very same one she has for hubby for Father's day. I'm impressed and can't wait to use it when we travel way up north from Florida.
The photographs are excellent, is very comfortable to wear, you can use in any situation, the engine is super quiet. I recommend it for any use.
I has almost 1 year now, I store all of my clients business card in my PC.So easy
I was a little concerned about the software issues, but upon connecting the camera to my MAC, iMovie and iPhoto is able to import directly from the camera without installing a thing. It just works! I didn't install any of the Sony software that came with the camera. Looks like software issues are Windows issues. Solution: switch to MAC! The video and stills are excellent quality. The touch screen is easy to use (and I have big fingers). Manual focus works great. Night Shot is fantastic! Low light shots are good. I would highly recommend this HandyCam!
I have a Chargriller bbq and their covers are very bad quality. This char-broil 65" cover worked to cover the top vent of my bbq. It's not an exact fit, but the cover is strong, durable fabric and the color is very pretty. It blends into my garden better than black. I like this product.
We just got back from a 7night souther caribbean cruise and this was the first time I used the camera. I loved it! It is small and easy to carry and light weight. We used it snorkeling and at the beach and it took great pictures. The only negative is that in bright light and underthe water, it is sometimes hard to see the display. Otherwise this camera is great and I highly recommend it for anyone that wants a small camera for everyday use. My other camera is a digital SLR and it was great to carry this one in my pocket for quick use!
HELLO ... I have only Used this Adapter a couple of times, and it works Good !I believe this Item is ~ &#34;The Best Bang for the Buck.&#34;Thanks, JCN.
I really have enjoyed this. I purchased it when I got my laptop and love it. It works in the bed on my lap, on any surface and it is comfortable not hard and uncomfortable.
I first purchased this product-then had to send it back to the seller because the sub wouldn't sink! The second sub I got today was GREAT! It sank, it's pretty easy to control-and it's a fun toy to use. If you're getting this product-I would just like to say that DVD Earth was very prompt in sending it. It was almost the very next day! Thanks! I definitely recommend this to you!
I love this camera -- it has great clarity, and fast shutter so I can take multiple shots quickly. Only drawback is that at night you can't see what you are shooting until you take the photo. I like the 8.1 megapixel, so the photos are sharp, easy to download to the computer. Would purchase this camera again.
I bought this fan to cool my videocard! It works decent, it lower my videocard temperature for near 8 Celsius at full load but the problem is the NOISE!!! Is perfectly the same as the Dustbuster you got at home. If you need some fan and don't have any other space to put it than one of the rear slots on your case, you should bought it with this switch Molex 4 Pin On/Off Power Switch 12V DC, that way you can turn it on when you need cooling flow like in videogames, BluRay movies, Photoshop, Autocad, etc.But if you are looking for a quiet fan!!! Let me tell you this is NOT the place!
This was an amazing little camera. I bought it in a pinch. Have to admit, I didn't really expect much from it, but it surprised me! It did an amazing job, took some of the clearest photos I have ever taken, dare I say clarity my digital has never given. Unfortunately, I loaned it out and something went wrong with the flash and it would pop loudly whenever the flash went on.I have searched high and low to find a replacement. Finally I've found it. As a 35mm, it is really one of the best I've ever used. I recommend it to anyone who needs a simple, low maintenance camera.
These were my first experience buying Grados. When I plugged them in and listened to some music, I realized right then and there that I could never go back. The sound is PRESENT in an exciting way, unlike the pricier cans that claim natural reproduction but sound dull as paint. Grados accentuate midrange, so vocals and horn instruments come to life -- you feel the music in your gut. The bass is not muddy, not overpowering, but boy do you feel it! I think sound is really subjective, and the Grado sound appeals to a certain group of people, myself included, who don't find the sound emanating from Boses, AKGs, Sennheisers,etc., to be all that great.Ah, yes, but then there's the comfort factor, or lack thereof. Folks, there's no way of putting a smiley face on this -- these cans are uncomfortable to use for long periods... even short periods. I never TRULY adjusted to this, despite the sublime sound. Which is why I sold the 325is on eBay and proceeded to purchase the Grado gs1000i headphones at the gulp-inducing price of $995 -- and these are VERY comfortable because the ear pads cup your ears and don't press against them. As you might guess, the sound of the gs1000i cans is spectacular. In closing, though, I'll reiterate that the 325is are great headphones, and by all means get them, but be ready for some hurt.
Es una muy buena opcion de almacenamiento ademas de poser caracteristicas super de entretenimiento aun es un poco costoso pero por la marca vale la pena.Consume bastante bateria pero esto se soluciona adquiriendo unas recargables con su respectivo cargador
I got a pair of these some ~10 years ago with a WalkMan (portable cassette player). They have been my favorite pair ever, and only now did they just go out. They have better sound quality than all the other ear-buds I've had, and have lasted a long time. I was ecstatic to find the same product number selling here on Amazon, and just ordered another pair.
Bought for Canon MP510. Works great. Didn't want to take chance on after market brands. Past experience has proved some clog heads.
I got 4 of these and found out there is no rotating motor. Just a bracket and metal box. I am so sorry I ordered these I will not buy anything else from these people. They came in a box with no shipping papers. They were stuffed in a box and shipped. Save your money and get a cardboard box and duct tape. Make your own and you will be happier.
I wanted to condense my cds from a shelving unit to a binder. In shopping around, this was a great price for the size. And good luck even finding these in stores anymore! I did find some at BestBuy and the 90 cd case was the same price as this one. I received the case the other day and loved it. I love that the outside of the case is "leather"...I have a cat and cat hair gets embedded in the nylon material which is very annoying. I fit a little over 250 cds plus liner notes/booklets into this case - amazing!!! It is a very sturdy product...even though it is totally packed I am not worried that this case will get torn up. I am very happy with the case, it fit all my cds and I am very happy with more space! Now all I have to do is find a responsible way to get rid of all these jewel cases!!!And if you've been thinking about doing this a while - do it. It was a little hard for me to "let go" of the jewel cases but it is totally worth it, feel great about doing it! Condense your collection and simplify your life! :)
This is a required cable adapter set for installing the AudioVox FMDA25 audio relay in a GMC 2002 Envoy. Everything went together well with the exception of the connection to the radio itself (the most critical part). The barbs on the connector are very soft, and not providing much tension. The connector plugs in fine, but I'm concerned that it will back out of the radio socket with vibration from driving. These were not inexpensive for what they are, and I expected better. At least if it fails (lost reception)I will know what is wrong.
I recently recieved my JBL arena's and paired them with the JBL voice center channel on a Harmon Kardon AVR247 Amp. WOW! The sound is very very nice. Unfortunately every other piece of audio equiptment I own now sounds like complete crud.I was previously very happy with the sound system in my car, my headphones, even the suround sound setup I have on my PC. Unforntunately they now all sound weak and distorted in comparison. DO NOT BUY these excelent speakers unless you are preapred to upgrade your car, your headphones, and everything else you own. After listening the JBLs they will all sound pale in comparison.In all seriousness these are great speakers if you are upgrading from a HTIB, or a Bose system of any kind. Your ears will thank you, and they are a bargain at twice the price, but still be prepared for evrything else to take a back seat to these speakers.
Cool technology! Brought it with on a scuba live aboard (boat) trip. It is good to get pictures off of your chip when you run the risk of a flood at any time. Product did all it is supposed to. Everyone else on the boat said they were going to get one too. Worth the $$.
I bought this adapter less than a month ago, after my first one was lost to a frayed wire. This one literally melted, and is disfigured to the point that I need to buy yet another one. The product always seemed to get incredibly hot, but I didn't realize there would be a threat of melting.
My husband absolutely loves his new binoculars!!!! He plans on using them next whitetail deer season! Thanks so much!Crystal
This unit performs as advertised and considering the dollar spent is a good investiment for anyone looking for an emergency crank radio. The sensitivity on the short wave bands is on the light side during daylight hours however increases considerably during night time hours. Good quality audio on all bands.
I have one of these printers at home and work. At work, we have the C86 for printing marketing material. After the C86 had printed around 15,000 pages in the space of 13-months, we replaced it, (as the print heads were clogging up too often)with another C86. What more can you ask from a budget inkjet? I use the printer for all kinds of documents. It is an absolutely fantastic printer, and suprisingly cheap to run. With reference to other reviews - I had my C86 turned off for two months while I was on holiday, when I returned, it carried on printing in perfect quality - not even 1 clean required.Buy one of these printers; before they stop making them.
This is a great piece of stereo system I have ever owned. Since I only play on lower volume, no higher than 8 usually, it is great. You can't expect an under $100 product to be loud enough for your whole neighborhood to have a mardi-gras party.I am not worrying about something that might likely to happen like the door would eventually stop working or anything in the future. It works great right now and that's all that is important. The electric powered door looks strong enough as long as you don't hit it or push it with your hand.The Aux-in works great. All my media in my laptop plays in the stereo and the sound is great.I just love this piece of equipment. It is great and it is gorgeous!
I bought both the Targus PA235U stand and this one and decided to keep this Fellows stand. The Targus stand looks nice, but it is more expensive, and the minimum height is too high for my setup. From my experience with computers, I would say the three adjustable heights offered by this stand are more appropriate for most people than the two heights offered by the Targus stand.
I love the "Frustration-Free Packaging"! This is a great wireless for my little windows xp netbook especially since my favorite color is all shades of red. I had no problem with my netbook recognizing it and can say that it absolutely is a plug and play peripheral. It glides over any surface with ease and fits nicely in the palm of your hand. The mid-size is an excellent choice as a travel mouse.
The Brother printer is shipped with 64MB memory, and has a slot for additional memory (make sure you check the specs carefully for your printer). Adding memory can help avoid problems with large & complex documents, and in most cases will also speed up the printing. I chose to add 256MB rather than 512MB, since my guess is that 256MB is sufficient for the kinds of things I'm likely to do at home, and it saves me a few dollars. Also, the spec asks for CL2, and the 512MB was CL3 (slightly slower).I chose Crucial because I've been happy with their memory cards in previous uses, and I'm suspicious of the cheaper no-brand parts. It's a fair price for a good product.Installing the memory was easy, and the printer recognized it immediately. Not much more to say, since I didn't go through detailed performance comparisons with & without the memory, etc.
I purchased this woofer to go in the custom Sub cabinet that I built years ago. I have always enjoyed the sound of a sub for TV/Movies/Music and the old driver in the cabinet gave up the good fight from years of daily use. This woofer is great. I didn't realize how sloppy the old worn out woofer had become. This Pyle woofer sounds tight and has plenty of punch. I knew it was a winner when my kids came in from outside to inform me that they could "feel" the sound of what I was watching(I tested it with battle scenes from the Lord of the Rings trilogy). With a good cabinet and quality amp teaming up with this woofer, you can't go wrong.
Fits perfectly on my Nikon 24-70 2.8G, and has kept the glass PERFECT for over 2 years. I've put my kit through some of the worst imaginable conditions and circumstances, and this filter has filled its role perfectly. Because of the size it's a little pricey, but WAY less expensive than a new lens. Even though I've yet to break/scratch mine (there MUST be a god somewhere) buy 2 and have a spare on hand.
Works OK, but can crash and loose all data and firmware. Mach Speed's site is DEAD as far as any mention of this product and firmware update/reinstall! All links are redirected to a new site that's of no use! But wait, if you do own the red version only, and the player goes brain dead, there is HOPE!I found this link that worked for me and I got everything I needed to reinstall the latest/last firmware there will ever be!Try this link if it stayes in this post.[...]Everything is there for now, 3-22-11. You will loose your songs!If the link does not get posted try the the forward slash slash thing and then [...]The firmupdate2.html in the important part. All other posted links only go to firmupdate and to a dead end.Good luck
I just received this lens in the mail yesterday. I took a few shots with it and was quite happy with the results. I was looking for a lens that would allow faster shooting and this one works just fine. I could not get enough speed out the 18-55mm f3.5-4.5 kit lens I had with my Sony a55. I am not a big flash person so using natural light is huge for me and this lens certainly helps me achieve that.
In december I purchased this (Region 1 player) for a reallygood deal and I didn't go wrong. I'm only 16, so this was no smallpurchase for me; and I learned it was well worth the money! I'm not just saying this because I'm blown away by DVD in general, but because I've seen other players, and this one holds strong against others. I use the built in DD (Dolby Digital) decoder because I have no DD decoder in our amp (just 6 channel discrete input). I've heard it when hooked up to a DD amp with a optical digital cable, and it seems better, but mine was still a lot better than VHS, and I also don't have really high end speakers, but still have low-end Infinty. The picture looks great on the 35&quot; JVC TV, but I can't use component video on it, just S-Video, still looks fine though. I've tried 3 CDs with HDCD encoding, but the player didin't realize that they were HDCD compatible, i don't know why, maybe 'cause I've got it hooked up with anolog cables with the 6 CH Discrete. The zooming isn't really necessary, but that doesn't mean this player is a waste of money! The dual disc system is an added bonus, not really an extra cost, so hey why not? All the outputs are gold plated too. I've played at least 25-30 discs, and haven't noticed a flaw in playback at all. The only (MINOR) &quot;hickup&quot; was during &quot;The Bone Collector&quot; where for about 1 or 2 seconds, the picture sort of froze and sound was lost, then it came back, the disc may have been dirty though - rented. As for the remote, i don't know how much better other players' remotes are, but this one is fine, a lot better than the Panasonic A-120s is, easier to use in terms of setting up anyway. The shape is kinda weird of the remote though. One thing that was a real bonus, like mentioned below, is how easy it was to set up. Once hooked up (I don't know what the heck people are talking about when they say they couldn't even get it hooked up) you do about 2 minutes of set up with the easy on screen menu of stting up sound, tv screen size (4:3, 16X9) and a bit others, and then your ready! It would be nice to get a widescreen HDTV though, they say the Widescreen DVDs especially, look better on these TVs, the &quot;compressed&quot; image is supposed (and does!) look even better. The only annoying thing is, is that I haven't gotten my 5 free movies yet, maybe the mail is extremely slow and it didn't get there in time. You can't go wrong, honestly!
Works very well. Warms up quickly and is a much faster scanner than my previous one. Two drawbacks (one minor). The first one was the difficulty in loading the driver mainly because I had remnants of the old scanner still on the computer which were a pain in the neck to remove. The CANON wouldn't work until it was removed and I had to contact their tech support (which was very helpful) to tell me the old drivers had to be removed. The second one (which is minor) is that when you push a button on the scanner to do something it loads the software menu where you have to push the same button again. On my old scanner all you had to do was push a button and that was it. (no big deal).
Company very responsive. A defective (it can happen) product has been replaced before I have to ask. Congratulations for the sake of customer satisfaction
TODO BIEN ESTE ARTICULO TRE MUCHAS COSAS PARA LA INSTALACION HASTA EL TIRRA PARA LOS CABLES, FUE UN EXITO LO RECOMIENDO, GRACIAS.
Perfect fit. Came on time. Works great! Much needed protection for my camera lens. Now all I need is another lens for my camera and then I'll buy another one of these!
Having viewed this item at various locations - shopping for it was easy to locate the best price and availability. It fit our needs & our pockets perfectly. Arrived promptly in excellent condition!
It is a powered USB hub so there is no problem charging/using several devices at the same time (phone, MP3 player, camera, flash drives, etc.) Rather than drilling through my desktop, I mounted the product in the wall and ran all wires to another hole and grommet beneath the desktop level. I like keeping my desktop clutter free so I built small shelves to hold the items while they are being charged/accessed. It works great for me. I have mounted two of these for both myself and my wife. This gives us 8 powered USB ports each that are easy to reach and we only use 2 of the USB ports on our PCs. My PC now has USB 3.0, so I am looking forward to Belkin refreshing this product with the new capabilities, but I hope they retain the form factor/mounting grommet so I can just run the new cables, snap in the new ports and I am all set. I have been using these for about 2 months now and have had no problems at all.
This is the second digital camera that I have owned (I previously owned a point and shoot Olympus that was bad with indoor and so-so with outdoor shots). The Lumix FZ8 is exactly what I wanted. I wanted to have the ability to experiment with manual focus, F-stops, apertures etc, but I also wanted something that I could just grab and shoot. The image stabilization feature is great. A lot of the pictures I have taken so far were from a moving train. No blurring at all. The image stabilization does have a potential downside when zooming - it reminds me of a telescope because the subject moves out of range very quickly; it really requires a tripod in that situation. Another plus is how lightweight it is.
Bought this center speaker to pair up with my iQ9 speakers for watching TV/movies and to compliment the iQ9's when listening to music.As the speaker breaks in, the sound quality is outstanding. For TV based listening, the center speaker adds a lot to the listening experience.Very happy with it.
I have a mono jack on a tv at dialysis and want to hear the sound in both ears instead of just one. So I ordered this adaptor. I got a set of cables instead and so I contacted the sell and they quickly set the right item. I tryed it out and it did not work. I contacted te seller again, and I guess of the holidays it took a few days for them to replie back, they stated to me. Would have to talk to their tec about the nonworking adaptor. I wanted for the tec to contact me but heard nothing. I ordered the adaptor from another seller got it fast and otked lie a charm. I would like a refund of this adaptor but I am not sure I would get one. Maybe I got a defective one. Tired of fooling around I wanted this so I could hear tv in both ears at dialysis.
I bought my husband this tablet for Christmas and he LOVED IT!! He's a graphic artist and it cuts his work in half and makes it easy to connect to other programs on the computer. I love it, he loves it, and I get more of his time now that his work time has been cut in half.
The three of us are AV tech's and the two tech's that have this item are in heaven. It is a bit technical in the some of the bells and whistles programming but those who love a challenge and a lot of special features this is the toy for you. I love all the inputs and reccommend this item for everyone since it will do DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, MPEG and more. Enjoy the technology of today because tomorrow there is more to come and even better but not at this price.
I had no trouble hooking up my PC accessing SBC DSL using a standard &quot;wire&quot; ethernet connection. However, my &quot;wireless&quot; connection with a Netgear wireless WAB501 card in my Dell Laptop was a pain (and the Laptop and card were not the problem). First I tried the SBC folks, and they flat out would not provide for a router that they didn't provide ... that makes sense since they don't sell it, so I gave Netgear a call. I waited on hold for about 35 minutes (ugh!) and then got excellent support. Over the phone, the support tech guided me through fixing the IP address on my wireless laptop, Gateway and all that (as opposed to obtain automatically) which clearly is not ideal, but it did the trick. With most routers, I don't need to use the fixed IP settings. However, the thing works, and I'm happy about that. Out of the box to working took about 3.5 hours.
The HP cartridge appears to be of best quality and cheaper than what I've found in local stores. It was a good value.
I bought a Zune for my husband. We have an IPod 80g and like it but LOVE the Zune. A huge plus is the built in FM radio and the large screen. Would trade my IPod any day for another Zune.
This is a great battery at a great price. I just charged the battery for the first time since NOVEMBER... meaning that this battery appears to perform better than the factory battery I had to replace (since it quit holding a charge).I highly recommend this item as a replacement for any Canon G3 camera.Holla when you see a playa in the street....
This is a great simple small penabled pen. Shipped well in cardboard box inside a bubble wrapped envelope.
Almost useless. Could not get it to work with IR. No drivers for system. No tech support. It is almost worthless. It arrived used and was supposed to be new. Could not return. Hope to get it to work with something.
This pressure cooker is much, much lighter in weight than the old Presto 6 qt. stainless steel pressure cooker I've used for over 20 years. So far, it seems to be OK, but it does take longer, too, for the steam to let off. On the plus side, it seems to cook food a little faster.
i installed this fan on an ati radeon 3650. the original fan had quit altogether and temps were over 100 C. with the new fan installed temps never go above 55. easy install. i used arctic clean and arctic 5 grease. i had no problems with the additional heat sinks, they stuck on fine once i cleaned the chips.
I just bought this one and should have listened to those that said bad thing about this product. I use Windows XP to burn MP3 onto the CD-RW disc and MPD8507CP refused to recognize the disc about 90% of the time. It kept reporting Disc Error and when it finely worked it skipped like crazy even though the unit was laying flat on the table. It plays regular CD 100% fine but I didn't buy this to play regular CDs. I am very disappointed with this MP3 player. I wish I could return this thing, I threw away the packaging. By the way, the packaging required you to have utility knife or scissors to rip open the package. Everything about this product is terrible. Avoid it at any cost unless you want to go through the trouble that I just described.
The phone is small and very portable. The whole idea on me getting this phone was that I would be able to answer and talk on the phone; while still working on my projects in my garage. The only thing that really needs to be improved, in the belt clip. It will not stay on my belt or the edge of my pocket. I have to always work with a shirt that has a pocket; so I can place the phone in my pocket. I also have to button the pocket, or the phone will fall out when I bend over. All in all it fulfills my basic needs. It's the only small, pocket-sized phone that I've seen available.
I bought this mp3 player for myself after doing a little internet research. It has not lived up to expectations. Not a lot of fancy bells and whistles but doesn't do what it is supposed to do. It has 2 GB capacity which is plenty for my use but can also be expanded with a 2 GB micro SD card. It has an FM tuner for when I get tired of the stuff I've listened to many times. It's small, about the size of a pack of gum and comes with a lanyard so you can hang it off your neck if you're wearing a pocketless shirt.No separate charger is necessary; you just plug it into a USB port to recharge which is very convenient.It supposedly will run for 15 hrs. but I haven't tested that out, but it does charge up very quickly. I wasn't thrilled with the earbuds, but then my ears are hard to fit well. Not a problem with the sound quality.The instructions for use are very easy to follow. Overall I think it was a great deal for about $55 and I'm very pleased with it.SanDisk Sansa Express 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)New info 2/9/07 Here it is only a couple of weeks later and the player doesn't work at all. Searching user forums, I found that this is not an isolated case. I have asked for a replacement and hope it will be OK, but in the meantime, I would not recommend buying this item. In altering my formerly favorable review, I could not find a way to change the number of stars I gave it originally, so I hope my reveiw is being read in it's entirety.
I purchased this TV as a replacement for a RCA 24" TV. The price was right and I have purchased Sylvania TVs in the past. What I did not realize was that this TV should be outdated. First I noticed that the TV is mono sound. It is not stereo sound. Do they even make TVs without stereo sound anymore? Apparently they do. But it got worse. This model only has RCA plugs in the front. It has none in the back. The only plug in the back is the basic cable plug. I guess this is what I get for making assumptions. If you are looking for a television with absolutely no thrills, buy this one. Otherwise, spend an extra $30 to get stereo and plugs in the back.The picture is about what you would expect from a low end model. The sound from the one speaker is okay. You can do better for a little extra dough.
I received this item for Christmas this year. It's now Feb 3rd and it has died. It constantly switches back into standby mode when playing music.The problems started off with my turn table sounding distorted in the left speaker. I switched speaker channels from left to right and the problem followed to the speaker I switched to. I thought maybe it was the turn table so I ended up taking that back. I got a new turn table this week and the problem continues. I tried using the aux outputs and the left one on the receiver is also not working well. Music constantly distorts and fades in and out of the left channel. Finally to add to this problem it started going into standby mode after about 2-3 seconds of record and cd playing. I highly recommend you do not purchase this product and look elsewhere. I have read the reviews from others on the site here and see they are having the same problems. I'm going to Best Buy today to buy a higher quality receiver and will be shipping this model back to amazon.
My cam was repaired under warranty by JVC and I have had no problems with the cam until this "lens cap" problem. See their web site JVC.com under service and support for customer notifications that they have a warranty repair for certain models affected by bad CCD's. I have found that there are blogs and threads that explain the CCD failures in the JVC cam's and other brands are actually Sony CCD's. There are several digital camera companies and camcorder companies that all purchased these parts for their product manufacturing. Many of these companies are facing these extensive failures and repair issues. Allot of companies customers are angry but don't realize it is a wide spread problem and mostly due to a faulty Sony part. There is word that Sony is taking responsibility and assisting on repair reimbursements to the companies involved. That seems to be the right thing to do under the circumstance but I am not sure what Sony can do to fix the bruised reputations of the companies that are experiencing these failures. Time will tell on that. See links below:(...)
The quality is not as good as the one that came with the Garmin, but it is a suction cup mount, so no big deal.
This is great, just the right size and the price could not have been better. I look forward to many years of use.
At first they sent me a defective needle, but as soon as I notified them of it they did not hesitate to send me a new one. Great customer service and I will definately be purchasing from the again.
used the units in germany and in egypt with out a problem. Used to recharge batteries for digital camera
If you buy Nikon's Speedlight flash SB-900, this item is included with the flash. Unfortunately, I could not find it in the details of the SB-900 so I ordered this item. However, this stand does work just fine and at ~$17, I did not return it.
The three inch LCD is phenomenal! The entire backside is the screen! Some complain that it is a fingerprint magnet (w/nothing to grip) but I completely disagree. This is a camera that has to be held differently. Instead of grabbing it, you hold it. (It rests in your fingers.) Imagine "framing" a picture w/your hands, and that is how you hold it. Is it 'that' different? Not really, when you put it into perspective, just be sure to use the wrist strap. (The Fujifilm F20, for example, has the same screen size, yet bec. of the handle/gripping area to the right of the screen, it takes away from the overall feel of the large screen and really diminishes the `wow' factor.)The V10 is surprisingly heavy/solid for a camera of this size. With such small dimensions, I would have expected a `lighter' camera. You can take that as either a plus or a minus...but I have felt larger cameras that had nothing but a plastic body and that felt cheap (prone to destruction) but this baby is solid. All metal housing. I read a few reviews where some preferred that the the AV-out and the DC-in flaps were solid, hinged doors but I am okay w/the plastic/rubber flaps. I guess the same could be said for the plastic tripod mount (I read that in other reviews, too), but for my purposes I won't really be using a tripod w/this camera.My original purchase was to replace/upgrade an older (4-5 years) point & shoot digital camera. What I have come to like (appreciate) of this camera (besides the monster LCD) is the thin size and small, "pocketability". In a case I bought off the rack, it fits comfortably in my jacket/coat pocket (or a woman's purse). I cannot do that with point & shoot cameras that have the right-handed, gripping area. I could get a comparably priced camera w/higher megapixels but it will be a lot bulkier (and since I don't regularly make prints higher than 5x7, the 5 megapixels of this Fuji is fine).As for the high ISO, I would advise you to not use that feature. Unless you are very familiar w/that feature and how it works on this model, you may be disappointed when getting your shots developed. (The graininess really shows in the pictures.) If that feature is important to you (a lot of night, low-light or action shots), then you should really consider a different (more expensive) camera that has very good image stabilization. I've had point & shoot and digital SLRs and this will definitely not give you the images of an SLR. (I actually compared images w/a Canon Rebel.) If you take a lot of pictures in low light or action shots, this `may' not be the camera for you...but for a point & shoot this handles well.I am aware that this camera cannot do it all (when it comes to picture quality), but that is more than acceptable to me when you look @ its features, for the price. (But if you want a camera to do it all, stop reading here and pay more for something else!!!) For the money ($[...], including shipping, from another vendor in Feb. 07), this was a steal. (Granted, the camera was released @ the beginning of '06, but its features still ring true one year later...and that tells a lot about the design behind the camera.) The large screen, sorting images by date, 30 image viewer @ once, etc. are all amazing. I have had many digital cameras over the years, and this is great for the price I paid. (My family was very impressed at one of the nephew's birthday parties.)Battery power is better than I expected. Being accustomed to changing out AA batteries from my previous point & shoot (and having charged spares in the bag), I expected the proprietary Fuji battery to not have much life. Well I was wrong. I had the fear, from other reviews, that I would need to get a back-up (and I may in the future) but I used this camera for a wedding & reception in which I completely filled a 1 GB card w/pictures and movie clips and the battery level never dropped one bar....and now I don't have to carry around all those extra AAs.In general, the menu selections/settings are very intuitive, and start-up (from when you turn it on) is very fast. The movie clip feature is quite amazing. Hooking it up to the TV w/the accompanied cable and it looks very much like a camcorder. (Getting good quality movie clips was important to me when I chose this camera.)Keep in mind, the different sources of information that are out there: this is the V10, and whether the camera (on the outside) is stock silver, gun metal gray or orange, it is still the same camera. (Hint: it doesn't matter what color the outside is, the inside is still the same and will produce the same results...so, if you want this model specifically in orange, and end up reading a review of one that is gun metal gray, it should be the same thing.)For an entry level camera, or even an upgrade, this camera (besides its low price) will outweigh many competitors. While I am the type of person who no matter what digital camera was used will more than likely manipulate the image through Photoshop or Paint Shop anyway, I didn't have to on many shots. (I've had the camera for three weeks now.) Fuji did well w/this model. For my daily camera, I have now upgraded from a 1.5" screen to this 3" baby. Well, worth the wait (at this price).Overall, this point & shoot camera was worth the money for my needs.
Small, powerful, capable--and with free shipping and (the) rebates AND RAM added. Hard to pass up such an option.
I purchased one of these for my parents who were stranded without power for over a week following a recent ice storm. They had no TV, no radio, no lights, etc. This was a God-send for them. The built-in light made a nice lantern when they needed to get around the house at night. The radio picked up local FM and NOAA weather radio fantastically well. It runs on AAA batteries and they lasted several days, but it also has the crank charger if you need juice in a pinch. Although they did not use the cell-phone charger feature since the cord tips are not included (for obvious reasons since there are thousands of different phones out there), it's a nice feature in an emergency.And on that note, I want to make this clear. This is a radio for EMERGENCIES. It is not intended to be your everyday all-in-one stereo, phone charging station, take this radio to the beach or into the depths of hell type piece of equipment. It is intended to be there for you when the poop hits the fan and you need something to get you by for a few days at a time. True, the light isn't the brightest out there, but it is an LED designed to give you enough light to see by without using too much power. True the speakers aren't Bose surround sound quality, but when you have no other source of information or entertainment available, the ones installed sound pretty darn great. True the thing is not the most rugged available, but it does it's job well enough when kept on hand for an emergency. True the blinking red light and siren feature seem a little silly at first glance, but in the aftermath of a hurricane or tornado, anything that can help get attention in your direction is welcome. True it's not waterproof, but if it's really that wet that your radio gets flooded, that is the least of your problems at that point and the radio wouldn't do you much good anyhow. Ergonomics? Do you really care about ergonomics when you have no power and just want to listen to the radio or have a handy light to get you to the bathroom?My point is, this radio is an inexpensive all-in-one unit that you can keep on hand in case you need it. It does what it's intended to do and it does it well considering the size and lightweight of it. Understand, when a disaster hits, luxury is the first thing out the window and doing what you need to in order to get by takes the lead. If you're looking for a super heavy-duty piece of outdoor gear, this isn't it, but if you need to have a handy piece of gear for your home disaster kit, get one.
I finally got the TV and at first I was disappointed by the internal antenna that comes with the set, as it afforded only a few decent channels for viewing. Once I placed an external antenna on the set, I was amazed at the clarity of the picture.
I was hesitant to buy this camera because I didn't want to have to use Kodak's Easyshare software. Well, if you simply plug the camera into your Mac, iPhoto see the camera just fine. So you have the option of using Kodak Easyshare for Mac, which enables several share features, or simply using iPhoto.
This is a good deal for the money. Beforwarned though, these cables are not 3D ready. Their picture quality and sound quality is better than component cables but substandard to higher quality/price HDMI cables. The old saying still applies, "The price you pay directly affects the quality of your purchase."
I mounted this to brick for use by our pool. It is under a covered area and is supporting a 30lb older AV receiver. It only took about 15 minutes to mount. I did use a 3/16 bit to pre-drill into the brick and then used anchors screws for brick/cement. The drill bit and screws I used were not included but the screws that came with the shelf would be fine for mounting into a wood stud. Very happy with the product.
I have been looking for a bag like this for months, but after buying the bag, I was sadly disappointed. The shoulder strap, with its velcro closure, is not the smartest idea if you plan on taking any valuables like a wallet, credit cards or cell phone with you on your journey. The strap is also short, and for someone as small as I am, that's pretty short. The overall size of the pouch itself is perfect -- exactly what I was looking for. I also really like the clip closure instead of the velcro or magnetic closures that so many bags have these days. I plan on keeping the bag, but sewing the strap closed so that the velcro can't be separated.
I got two of these and they work great on my wpa2 wireless network, they both have perfect signal quality and it comes with the driver cd for easy install. It also comes with a usb extender thing so the usb stick does not need to stick out instead you can turn it different directions so you don't walk into it (if your using front usb ports)
Does the trick, in stereo even. I keep a spare around for those improptu projects. Seems like all the 3.5mm stereo cables I have around are 6 feet long, and I usually need 8 or 10 feet. This takes care of the problem.
I read all good reviews about Canon MultiPass MP390, but unfortunately the one I got in shipments works great for FAXES and does not do any other work.I guess the All in one Fax/Printer/Scanner I got is Defective. Any computer cannot detect this as a USB Printer. Tried out all combinations, Drivers from Internet, Product Cd etc. The USB port is defective and hence it cannot connect to computer. I have not been able to SCAN or Print even a single doc from Computer. So if you buy it make sure to check everything on Day One.Also it is flat bed so it is very cumbersome to scan docs one by one.
I hate repeating myself, but I am not a sound junkie & have a slight hearing loss. This prevents me from hearing subtle nuances other listeners can discern. However this model's sound is atrocious. I have a generic dock from a grocery store that sounds better than this. I've seen iHome products gathering dust on the shelves in stores for years, and now I know why. It's one step above AM radio sound.It won't save space or reduce your luggage weight, either. I've owned smaller portables with better sound and less bulk that are not half this heavy. The picture shows the unit with an iPod Classic, but my Classic did not fit in any of the trays without a lot if manual adjustment. Curiously, even after removing the batteries and unplugging the power, I couldn't get the alarm turned off one morning. You can imagine my frustration since I was not working that day.With no remote, and a white power cord that clashes with the black unit, my final recommendation is that you avoid this unit at all costs. I think it's been discontinued, but I am very leery of iHome products now. Give these a test run in person before committing to a "portable" dock that isn't really that portable and will leave you waxing nostalgic for cassette tapes.
Our chargers seem to get lost a lot so I bought 2 of these wall chargers for our children's Nintendo DS Lites. They arrived just as promised. Great product for a great price. I have no complaints.
I purchased this AC power adpater for my A345 to save the battieres while downloading pictures and then deleting them. It works just great. I leave the adapter plugged in and on my desk to easily plug into the camera when I need to download, etc.
We use this disk in my son's PSP, it's a great improvement over the 32MB disk that comes with the PSP. My son can now save music, games, photos and even a few small video clips.He's happy and that's what it's all about.For the price, this disk provides a very good and efficient memory stick.
I recently bought this model external hard drive last December 2, 2006. The advertising is very teasing but false, the manufacturer deliver different product other than as advertised. The sad part both Amazon and USACom refused to make correction to ship the product as advertised and as ordered. If you don't want to get stuck with wrong product don't buy this.
The specs surely look good: learning, eight different devices, home theater functions. That's why the disappointment is even worse.My TV is recognized alright, but it's not just missing &quot;fancy&quot; stuff such as OSD and setup keys - it doesn't even have the very basic AV button. I mean, the key is there but it simply does nothing (it works on VCR, though, so it's not a problem with the key itself). And although the remote is defined as learning (more on that later), for some reason it refuses to learn this particular function. I really need AV, because my cable box is on AV1 and my DVD is on AV2. So I really can't use it for TV.My VCR is recognized as well, depending on how you define &quot;recognized&quot;. After the TV sutff, I am not surprised that it doesn't have some very basic functions such as speed, OSD and search. I can probably even get used to the horrible layout of the VCR keys. But whenever I press VCR, it doesn't just select the device - it also turns it off. I want to select VCR with the innocent intention of pressing pause, and I end up turning the whole VCR off. No way to avoid this. So I really can't use it for VCR.My home theater receiver is sort of recognized. I can turn it on and off, and I can even change the volume. The remote is defined as a home theater device, but none of the home theater functions is supported, of course. But the worse part is that the input source selection keys are all messed up. The CD key selects tape, TV selects tuner, and all other selection kesy are non-functional - no way to select DVD or CD, for example. So I really can't use it for audio.My cable box is not recognized at all. And my DVD is not recognized at all. Don't worry, you say. It's a learning remote, you say. Spend a few minutes and transfer the codes from your existing remotes. That's what learning remotes are for.But there's a catch. Only when I started to teach it I realized that it can only memorize some 20 keys or so. Then it simply says &quot;memory full&quot;. The cable box alone has more keys than that (43, to be exact). No room for the DVD keys at all, no room for any additional keys on any other device, not even enough room for decent cable box functionality.54 keys this thing has, and it can't even replace one single standard remote. Not a good value for your money. Go look somewhere else.
I have a 2005 Pontiac and wanted to add a Sirius radio. This solved the problem of keeping the OEM radio and adding Sirius.
1 of the camera worked well with no skipping films, the view window is little small if you were to look through snorkeling mask. I haven't developed the film to see how the pictures turn out. the other camera skipped about half roll of the film... it is better than not having a camera to take underwater picture but I would not recommend it if you want good quality pictures.
After reading the reviews on Amazon and online, this product looked great. I got it fast and was impressed when I pulled it out of the box. The sound is amazing for the price. I love the fact that it has a video output, but I was disappointed when this function didn't work with my 80 GB Classic (6th Generation). That feature is one of the reasons I decided to buy this product. After doing some research online, it turns out that Apple has made it so that you have to buy their AV cord in order to watch video or view pictures from your iPod Classic on your TV. Besides the downside of the video output capability, I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a reasonable alternative to other similar more expensive models.
I am not sure what all the others had problems with but my Linksys worked great out of the box. In fact I gained some speed compared to my 5 years old SMC wired router. I used to get 2600-2660kbit download speed and now I get 2700-2750kbit download speed with my new router(my computer is wired to the router). However, the wireless speed seems slower compared to wired connection. With wireless connection I get about 2300kbit download speed. I have Verizon 3M DSL.I use this router to wire connect my computer and wireless connect to a computer in the basement. Works fine and never dropped the wireless connection yet. [...]
I had the earlier version of this backpack - excellent and best I have come across for back support on very full computer-school-stuff loads. One of the main support features was the belt strap - but they removed this in their latest version, and made it thinner with cheaper components, probably not as durable. (The current picture is the older version.) - Otherwise, the structure is similar and still has very good back support, despite the corners they have been cutting.
They work as good as the ones from the stores, but are by far cheaper.
It seems nice enough and it's cheap, but it is apparently incompatible with the Canon Powershot Digital Elphs. For use with those cameras, buy Sandisck instead. Seriously.
Ordered four chargers to keep in the car. Opened the package and only two of them worked. Didn't mind since they were so cheap, but would have been nice if they all worked.
I recently bought a Garmin Nuvi 360 and absolutely love it! Its is very easy to use, accurate, acquires satellites quickly and the Bluetooth is loud and clear! My friends have the 350 and wish they got the 360 for the text tto speech and Bluetooth... YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!Thanks
I have the 128 MB version and overall I think it is really great. But I will mention two things to watch out for:1. It is a little flimsy. If the body gets hit at all, it bends, so the USB part is kind of at an angle. It still works, at least for now, but I have learned to be very careful to not touch it while it is in the port, which takes a little effort because it just sticks out, as all of these things do. But I always back up on my hard drive whatever I have on it so that if it breaks off completely I still have the data somewhere.2. I use it to swap data between two computers. One runs on Win 98 (Work has not upgraded) and one is Win XP home version. The Win XP home I have had no problems with. It just worked, as I guess these things do with xp. On 98 I had to download a driver, which was easy to do, and the drive works most of the time. But occasionally my computer won't recognize it. I just reboot and then everything is fine. Might just be my computer, but just a warning.But overall, I think it is a really great and indespensible piece of equipment. It is so tiny!
I purchased the Dazzle 90 product to convert my 8mm cassettes from an older Sony Camcorder to DVD. I have made about 6 DVDs now, and I am pretty happy with my purchase. The software is fairly simple to use, and the end product looks good. I do not notice any drop in quality. If you simply want to covert your tapes to DVD, with no frills, then I would highly recommend this product. A few notes after using the product...- It takes alot of disk space. Just installing the software that comes with it took 7 gig (you could probably get by with less by not installing all features?). You can get about 60 minutes of high quality film onto a DVD, and this takes up about 7 gig. Also, the software requires space on your harddriver to burn the movie to the dvd. I kept getting a message that I did not have enough space. It was annoying that it would not tell me exactly how much space it required. So I cleared off space, and did not get the message to go away until I had about 12-14 gig of free space. For this reason, I would suggest doing a defrag before starting.- One thing to be aware of, there is a mention option to remove a captured video and free up space. But if you have burned the movie(s) to dvd, you can also build up a great deal of space in My Documents/Pinnacle Studios/Auxillary Files. I was running out of space again, after burning numerous movies, until I found this directory and how much space it was eating up. I then found there is a menu option for deleting these too (when you are in the edit option)- You can create the movies in mpeg rather than avi, and this takes about half as much space. But I did this once, and thought the quality wasn't quite as good as the avi. It was very close, but I am going to go with the avi.- The software comes with the basic features and some extras. If you want to do more fancy things with the movie you create you need to upgrade your software. If you pick certain features that are not available with the base software, you will get a popup box asking if you want to upgrade.- This is not a fast process. The movie converts to your PC in real time. So a 60 minute tape will take 60 minutes. Editing the movie does not take any time at all (if you are doing the basics and once you get the hang of it) Then the burning it to DVD takes awhile. I have not checked exactly because I let it run and come back later, but I would guess it takes at least 4 hours for 60 minutes of tape. This time is much shorter when burning mpegs rather than avi.- I have not had any crashes or major problems. But I have had a couple problems with getting the menu screen to work when editing. But I just start over, and can get it to work the next time. Note. If you don't see images in each of the menu chapters, do not proceed. I made this mistake and waited forever for a movie to burn, before realizing it was stuck trying to make the menu.- Overall it has proven to be a good product. I have had wanted to get my precious memories off of the tape and onto DVD for a long time. This is MUCH cheaper than having it professionally done,and I did not need anything fancy, just the tape onto dvd.
I ordered this charger kit with extra rechargeable batteries for my Midland GXT785 walkies and got exactly what i wanted and was at my door in two days.
JUST 2WKS AFTER USE THIS(insert expletive)THING QUITS WORKING. OUT OF THE BLUE, IT JUST STARTED CLICKING and clicking and clicking...It did not show up in &lt;my computer> and needless to say I could not access the drive. This item is nothing but MONEY DOWN THE DRAIN.!!!!!!
I have two cameras that take the memory card and it works very good in both cameras. I do an lot of video shows and have used the card a lot and still is working very good.
Although Amazon delivered it after a big road trip I took, I was able to use it for a few others.Simple to set up, easy to load maps. I purchased a larger memory card, and loaded the whole US. I also purchased an external antenna(just in case).The size may seem small, but not really a problem navigating. I can carry it inside and load routes or look for retaurants in the area.I travel for my kids ball games, so it's real handy to get you there and find places to eat once there.Overall it's a great unit, very portable and affordable.
When I started shopping for a replacement for my old clock radio, I heard this model in a big box store and was very impressed by the rich sound. I still like a lot about this radio, but when I got it back to my small bedroom, I was pretty disappointed -- what sounded great in a wide open space was extremely bass-heavy, and seriously lacking in mid-range and treble at lower volumes. In order to really hear talk or appreciate vocals, I need to crank it high enough so the bass could disturb those in next apartment, especially early in the morning when I typically use a clock radio. On the plus side, at higher volumes the sound IS exceptionally rich. Controls are well thought out and easy to use (I really love having two presets for wakeup time). Reception is good. And it has a really attractive look. I just wish there were controls for bass and treble.
I bought this camcorder for it's features and size. On the shell it seems like a killer product. However, after I bought it, I've noticed annoying, loud drum and zoom motor noises that become recorded on tape. I've sent it for service. They replaced a video drum and shipped it back. The noises didn't disappear. I sent it for service again. They did nothing and shipped it back (without an explanation). Again I sent it for service and followed up with phone calls. They claim there is no problem with the unit; it is supposed to work like this! I've never seen a camcorder (even a thrid of it's price) that was so noisy. The product is simply FLAWED. The service was also an unpleasant experience. The product has to be shipped to a scarsely located service center (I've spent almost $50 on shipping). The personnel was unresponsive and played a game of &quot;do nothing and a customer will go away&quot;. After a verbal bout with the service manager, he agreed to refund the money for the camcorder. However I got stuck with extra accessories worth over $100 I bought for this unit. When I called the JVC customer relations, they suggested it was only MY problem with not being satisfied with THEIR product and I should be glad they refunded the unit price. This whole experience of owning this JVC product was very unpleasant from both emotional and economical point of view. I've decided to buy Sony TRV11 camcorder which I very happy with.
I broght this headset for my computer and my son uses it for his online games, so I brought him one for himself to leave mines alone!!!!thanks amazon
I ordered this to use in one of my cars that I don't like to have the GPS suction cup on the windshield. It isn't as secure as I would like...it wabbles a bit in the socket, but it seems like it will do the trick for my purposes.
My Ipod didn't come with it's cd and I the battery runs out sooner and sooner in just a few weeks after I got it. I would buy from the seller again.
This was a great deal on a full 5 watt handheld VHF radio. Doesn't look so rugged, but for my use, it's great. Came with all the accessories to use in any situation. Only problem is that every once in a while, the channel gets stuck on 16 and I have to reset the radio. Unfortunately, it happens so rarely I can't usually remember the reset process. Again, the best price on a handheld you'll find.
This product was just was described. Very nice product except when there is a power outage we have to take out the batteries and put them back in to make the digital clock work again. No biggy....great Radio and CD player.
This bat. lasts for ever....it lasts 4x as long as the one that came with my Sony camcorder.
according to your review the griffin roadtrip fit all ipods. According to apple it does not fit the new video models. Please clarify. rsvp
I got this as a refurb unit, I was worried it wouldn't work. Excellent product. Super quiet, has all the appropriate connections and then some.
I am a professional photographer for a national wire service and have to work in all sorts of environments and locations. Priority one is to get photos out fast! The Thunderbolt card reader is easy to carry and works fast. I use two Thunderbolts connected to a USB hub. This way I can download 2 cards at the same time. The only downside is that they usually last about 1 to 1 1/2 years. They are cheap enough and fast so I don't care. I use the readers almost everyday multiple times. So if you are not using it as much it should for a long time. I have been using these for at least 6 years or longer. I usually buy 3 or 4 at a time so I have spares. I will continue to buy these as long as they are available.
Excellent. I have purchase an additional charger and batteries so I am always ready to go.
I wrote a review on the Adorama Lens Pen (Regular Size). This lens pen has a smaller brush and cleaning tip with compound to clean the eye-piece on your camera, camcorder, rifle scope, binoculars, etc. Adorama sells a quality product and this small lens pen is no exception. When the bigger lens pen from Adorama won't fit, this is the obvious choice. The retractable brush and the quality polishing end, will leave your optics sparkling clean, with no streaks, smudges or lint. Take the time to read the instructions on the packaging. I've used this Lens Pen for years on high quality camera lenses and have never had any issues with scratching or damaging the coatings that some of my optics have.
When I copy or receive a fax it comes out with lines through the work and has many smears on the copy.This only happened since I installed this new roll of film. I was not pleased with the film I received from this company. I have used many rolls of film from other companies and this never happened before. Would not buy from this company again.
This product arrived exactly as it was supposed to along with a free lens cleaning kit. It screws on to the kit lens that came with my Canon Rebel XT. Images have been sharp and clear and never dissapointing. I couldn't have asked for more in this fun little lens! Highly recommended to everyone!!!
Unit only has less than 50 hrs on the lamp as of November 2006, but has been easy to use and quite reliable. The case shipped with the unit, however, started to come apart about a year ago, and when I called in Nov. of 2006 they said there would only have been a 90 day warranty on the case, so they wanted $35 for a replacement case. I wasn't happy, but what can you do.Biggest problem most users have driving this with a laptop is they get confused by the toggle keystrokes used to power up the outside video port. It can be particularly confusing if your video card has dual monitor capability, in which case the cursor actually moves from one "screen" to another (one being the laptop screen, the other being the outside screen or in this case the projector screen.
This is sort of OK but it wouldnt work on my kids toys since all of them require 1.5V batteries while this is 1.2V.It would be great if any one can give me details of rechargable 1.5V batteries.
Plugged it in and , so far, have had no problems with it. Would recommend it. Price was right. Works very well to block noises.
I had to wait 2 weeks before I received it but it is well worth it. I am so over joyed right now. Get it, great buy, and it works. I have bought many things on Amazon and never wrote a review before but I had too for this one. :-) SOOOO HAPPY
From the unpacking to the mounting on the wall, it was very smooth and effortless. Great quality screen for price.
That's my response when people ask me if I'm working on blank screen. I go to a lot of conferences and I sit shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and sometimes strangers. No one next to me can see what I'm working on, even if they're only sitting a few feet from me. Where it doesn't work is obviously when people are directly behind me but there's nothing that can be done about that. Overall, it's slightly dimmer but I don't mind at all.That said, when I do want to share my screen with others, I can quickly slide this filter out in two seconds. Also the tabs that keep this in place never fall off, even when I removed/replaced them a few times since I changed laptops a few times. I definitely feel much less exposed when working on my laptop in public.
After reading the reviews here I decided to take a plunge. I had originally purchase a Haire ultrasonic cleaner, but it quickly broke, as the control buttons on the lid ceased working. The first thing I liked about this was that the buttons were on the front of the machine and, thus, negated the potential for the hinging action of the lid to cause problems with the electronics. Plus, I also liked the large capacity and the ability to clean CD/DVD disks.As one reviewer noted, and I agree, don't fear the box. It does come covered in Asian writing, and makes you wonder about its authenticity, however it is a better-than-average device.I immediately threw my diamonds in the tank and started it. Like the other reviews say, it is loud. It didn't really bother me much, as I set it and left the room. Warm water and a tiny bit of soap brought my channel set rounds and baguettes to a jewelry store brilliance. It really did a fine job cleaning my stainless steel watch with pave set diamonds as well.I used the device again with professional jewelry cleaning solution obtained from a friend in the business, and it made even more of a difference.I'd give it 5 stars, but it is kind of big and loud... nothing is perfect, but I'm glad I made this purchase.
Naturally, I bought this for the retractable cord. It broke within the first week. For once, I ignored other reviewers and hoped that I would be one of the lucky few who got a working retractor. It broke right away. Although it is OK, it is not one that I would have selected just as a hairdryer.
We received the product very quickly and it was easy to install and works great.
For the price you just can't beat this sub! The PSW505 hits hard and clean with my system. It is well put together and aesthetically pleasing.
My buddy bought one of these a number of months ago, from the same source. It usually goes for much more money and it had disappeared from availability since that time. I kept checking and finally found it available for nearly the same price as before. When I received it, I was pleasantly surprised that it had about 5 added features that enhance its' usefullness. All functions work flawlessly. Incidentally, I drive a Mazda RX-8 and my buddy has a Nissan 350Z and a Mini-Cooper S. My brother-in-law drives a BMW 335i. All 3 of us have bought this unit and make good daily use of it. It's great if you're a tinkerer or even just to check differences with performance tires.Highly recommended. And you can't go wrong with the vendor.
Nothing bad about it.. I bought this to Charge Sansa Clip Player. Just plugged in and is working fine!!
These sticky pads are too sticky on the top therefore when you try to remove your object it pulls the entire pad off the surface it is supposed to stick to.I have used other pads and brands that work much better but they were out of stock at Walmart so we tried this.I wouldn't waste your money
(Please note that as far as I can tell Canon Camera US is NOT Canon USA) Assuming this is the real deal, it is a great great deal. The battery alone is usually $50. The leather case is usually $19. I bought both separately before realizing that I could get them together. The neck strap is not very useful, at least not for me. But hey, the leather case and strap are basically free when you consider the cost of purchasing the battery separately. The extra battery is a must because one battery simply doesn't last very long. The case is highly recommended because this camera is so small, it bounces around your pocket or purse and easily gets scratched when rubbed against keys, cell phone, money clips and other junk lying around. It is a tastefully designed and well constructed case. Best of all, these are all Canon original equipment, not the junk that sometimes gets pushed on you by online retailers. Not included here, but I would also recommend the Canon AW-DC30 All Weather Case. Made in Japan, just like the camera. Very nicely constructed.
Received the Garmin Street Finder and really like it. It was delivered quickly and works great. Easy to understand and very user friendly. I would recommend this product highly.
Not the most stylish but the sound is superb. This is a baby boomer's headphone. If you are not into the hip hop style head sets nor earbuds, and you don't want to spend crazy money on a Bose headset, this is for you. This is the second set I bought in 10 years, and they really lasts.
I bought this for my MacBook Air and it works great! Some say that it wont allow you Macbook to close, but it does and it works just fine for about a year now with NO problems. It really is cheap insurance for you screen, highly recommended!
What more can I say? It was just what I needed, just when I needed it and at a great price.
I'd heard a lot about Logitech Harmony remotes, so this was a huge disappointment.If you just want something to switch your equipment on and off, it's somewhat useful. Maybe. But if you are hoping to set several settings for different activities, plan on spending hours messing around.The much-vaunted database of settings isn't that useful, because it's incomplete and inaccurate. I have popular Samsung and Panasonic products, that aren't too old or too new (about one year old models). They don't even list all the inputs on my Samsung HDTV (the cable antenna is missing!? - doh!), so of course I can't set up the remote to use them right. And the menu navigation buttons aren't set right, so I have to figure out how to change them. I had to manually add some key features, too.Accessing anything but the most commonly used remote buttons requires either wading through a long cryptic list of commands that might or might not match what the remote calls them; or customizing the setup so the commands you use most appear at the top.So you have to carefully study your existing remotes, think about which features you need, make sure they are set up and accessible. Or, keep ALL your old remotes handy for when you need something other than the top 20 basic buttons.Custom setup isn't easy. Using their site/software for detailed setup is cumbersome. There's no simple way to reorder the commands to get the ones you want at the top - you have to manually delete and reenter 30-80 commands! One solution is to use the Picture and Sound buttons and just put the settings in those lists for an activity. But it's still really cumbersome to re-order if you change it. And the website sometimes decides it knows better than you do what order you meant to put things in.So, even with popular gear, it's not like the settings are complete, accurate or setup to be easy to use right from the database. This problem would apply to all Logitech Harmony remotes, as they use the same setup software / site.It's just one more thing you need to spend several hours setting up.And even then, it's not that great to use. They should have made the remote slightly larger, with bigger buttons that have less space between them.Not sure it's worth messing with. The universal remote that came with my TV does a lot of this.
I CAN NOT FIND THESE IN THE STORE ANY MORE. I DO NOT HAVE ROOM TO HANG ALL MY PICTURES SO I PUT SOME IN ALBUMS SO THESE ARE PERFECT FOR MY 5X7 PHOTOS. I WILL BE ORDERING MORE IN THE FUTURE.
I truly believe the iPAL is currently the best option available as a viable portable speaker system for the iPod, or for any mp3 player/discman, for that matter...The build quality is exceptional, as is true of all Tivoli products, and the elegant &quot;retro&quot; looks of the PAL have been tailored, in this case, to complement all generations(including the new 4G's) of the iPod.Connection to the iPod is achieved via an auxiliary input and an included &quot;iPod white&quot; minijack cable that utilizes either the headphone jack or the line out of the iPod dock. (A cleaner, highly attenuated and more dynamic connection can be achieved by purchasing a SiK imp, thereby utilizing the 3G/4G iPod's proprietary dock connector)The iPAL is powered by an environmentally friendly rechargeable battery that lasts up to 15 hours at modest volume levels.There is also a superb AM/FM tuner section on board, controlled by a smooth, 5:1 ratio tuning dial that also serves to aesthetically balance the speaker grille.The iPAL's sound quality is rich, warm and detailed, with convincing instrument timbres. Some elements of the music, especially percussion and acoustic guitars, seem to &quot;bloom&quot; outside the confines of the cabinet, providing a lively soundstage that belies the iPAL's monaural output. The bass response is impressive for a single 2-1/2&quot; speaker, and the unit can achieve sufficient clean volume levels to fill modest spaces with quality sound.Forget about those &quot;oh-so-cute&quot; inMotion speakers. The iPAL is your best option for serious, near-audiophile sound reproduction in an elegant, portable package that will complement, if not upstage, your iPod while externalizing your digital music collection.
My husband wanted a new lense. I could not afford the nikon lens that he wanted and these Tamron were a perfect substitute. He loves them. Shipment was promt - sorry my review was not. :)
To make a long story short:I took my kids on what was supposed to be a short quad ride in the mountains and left my wife at the truck.About 2 miles into this trail in an area I've never been, one quad runs out of Oil, and the big quad almost out of Gas. Sun goingd down quick, no idea where we were, and no way to communicate back to base.We decided after this event was over, look for decent communication gear for these types of situations.I created a simple checklist:1. Longer range comm. (Keep this in perspective, I'm happy with a couple miles)2. GPS.3. Ability to send position.4. Ability to Poll position. What if I fell and broke my neck? Better yet, what if I lost it :)So, I researched and found these bad boys! I bought 2.Though they are somewhat expensive, safety is well worth it.Out of the box, they feel rugged enough, but not so rugged I can throw them off the roof. They come with the strap, belt clip, charger, and USB cable(I'll get to this).Supposedly they carry a charge long enough for 14 hours of use. I've used them for over 4 and had well over half left.Range: So far I've got around 2 miles in town(housing) using GMRS. The keying isn't instant, you have to hold the transmit for just under a second then talk.Screen: Not the greatest in the world, nowhere close to what you'd get off of a dedicated car GPS, but definitely usable. There are settings to turn off clutter which helps since the screen is smaller..Buttons: The only thing I wonder about is the navigation stick. Time will tell how well this holds up, but so far so good.Back to the USB cable:You can connect this device to a computer for updates and map loads. So far I've tested the Topo maps, and Road maps. Nice added functionality, but more cost. You need a microSD card for this.As with most newer GPS', this unit does auto-routing, lookups, etc. No voice command as far as I can tell.It has a built in compass, could be helpful. Barometer, altimeter...SO, it accomplishes what I needed and more. When you transmit to talk, the unit transmits its location at the end updating the other units. You can poll the position of another unit in your contacts list if you haven't heard from them. You can even send little text messages if you don't want to talk; this could be handy if the others can't understand what you are saying. It does do GeoCaching if that's your thing. So there's more functionality than I discuss.I'm extremely satisfied with these.NOTE: One of the units I first received had an issue where it wouldn't transmit more than about 15 feet. Since I ordered from Amazon, I created the RMA, and had a new one in 2 days. No hassle at all.You MAY find a cheaper price, but dealing with Amazon is super easy. Don't be cheap and order from Joe Schmoes online who nobody ever heard of to save $20.I hope this helps.
Love the product, but if you don't have an assistant to maneuver it, it can be a hassle.
this product comes w/ 3 items, all of which have worked perfectly... You can't buy it in the store for this price.. It's cheap, works great, and delivered directly to your home... WONDERFUL- the best cheap thing I have ever purchased...
I like it a lot, it dos not bother me that it only holds 6 to 8 snngs , but i cant seam to get any length of play time out of my batteries if i let it sit for a few days without use the battery goes dead.
Broke in less than a year. brother customer service is a joke. wont replace machine, give you the run around, pathetic. buy anything else
I tilted toward a Canon because I was able to adapt some of my considerable investment in Leica lenses to a Canon SLR body. The camera is pretty much flawless. The software bundled with it is decent, but I mostly use iPhoto. If you are looking for photo management software, the Canon software should be adequate. The lense that it came with does not get great reviews - it's adequate - a bit soft, and not a lot of contrast. I added a Sigma zoom/macro lense, with which I've been very happy. After buying the camera, a second Canon lense wasn't in the budget. If you are an indoor available light photographer, I wouldn't count on this camera (or any DSLR, for that matter), but for most purposes, it's hard to beat. The high speed shoot with bracketing capability is a very nice feature. Nearly all the menus are understandable without reading the manual, which is refreshing for a modern piece of digital equipment. I drag the thing everywhere, and while I try to take care of my gear, it's gotten a bit of a beating, without any problems. I still carry my Leica with it's wide angle lenses; it doesn't seem likely that the Digital Rebel will be able to replace them, but for most of my work, it's a winner.
The other reviewers have pointed out the many good things about this product, so I will provide my impressions based on about 4 months of use.First, although the base unit is about 6 feet from the TV, the signal is lost once or twice an hour on average. This causes the display to freeze for about 5 seconds (sometimes longer). Twice the base unit had to be turned off and then back on before the TV would resume operation.Second, about every 2 weeks the TV will not turn on until the battery is removed and reinserted. It seems like there is an intermittent battery connection.Third, the user interface is the worst I've ever seen. This TV badly needs a wireless remote. The channel must be changed using the touch screen, which would not be so bad if it worked well. When the screen is tapped once, a "remote" appears on the screen. I've been unable to figure out a technique which works when I touch/tap/press/push/bang on the appropriate number or button. There is a beep intended for feedback, but it works unreliably.I'm giving up and buying a regular lcd TV.
heard kickers are good, seems very nice for $60, cant wait to hook it up ill get back to you guys and let u kmow
I bought this as a replacement for my ball park and work site portable radio. My kids are studying languages so I thought, why not international? This little set is great. The little speaker isn't hi-fi, but it is adequate. I haven't tried the headphone jack, but I expect it will be better. Reception in the house and outside has been rewarding. It fluctuates, but it is short wave.
We used this well made cable to connect our blu-ray unit to our old TV. To go from a single digital audio cable to the two RCA cables also required a digital coax to analog audio converter. Piece of cake to set up.
This is a very good product for the money. It is almost 3-4 times faster than the USB1.1 products. I own both. I use the regular CF card(not the high speed ones). This thing is very small and ligh weight.Overall, I recommend this product.
I bought this bag for nursing school thinking that i would be a good quality because it was a Jansport. It starting tearing on the seam and now has a whole within a month of me using it.. For that price i am very disappointed and will not be purchasing anything again.
Excellent product, end pieces fit snugly and are very strong.. Cable seemed well made and very flexible.. Carried my DirecTV HD signal no problem at 25'!
Hi,This case is nice and takes really good care of mySeagate FreeAgent Go 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST910004FAA2E1-RK (Tuxedo Black). The hard casing ensures that accidental bumping doesn't damage the HDD exterior. All-in-all a good buy.
Provides good protection to the lens and doesn't affect the pictures at all. I have been using BW filters for the last 2 years and I'm very happy with the result.
The negative scanner will chop photos randomly, if it scans them at all. Usually it won't recognize that there is anything on the scanner at all and when switched to normal mode it scans part of the negative tray...lovely. I had some of these same issues with an Epson flatbed/negative scanner years ago, seems like they're sending out the same crappy and bugged software. I think this will be the last Epson product I own.
The Microsoft points allow me to get Xbox 360 games updates easely on the Internet
USB ports on your computer are definitely at a premium. With a mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and PDA, you're already over the limit. This is what USB hubs are for. Plug a bunch of components into the hub and plug the hub into your computer.I did some research and decided to get a USB 2.0 hub so I'd be ready for when it is supported. USB 2.0 is reported to be worlds faster than USB 1.1. But be careful -- ...your operating system may not support USB 2.0. As of this writing, USB 2.0 support is supposed to be out soon for Windows XP and Windows 2000, but will never be supported under Windows NT or Windows 95/98/me. If you are running one of the latter operating systems, you will not gain anything....That aside, this hub is nice because it supports USB 1.1 seamlessly. It's also good looking, which is not very important, but I guess it's better than being ugly.The thing I don't like about it is that it comes with one of the biggest plugs I've ever seen, so it will eat up valuable powerstrip space. Sadly, it has forced me into two powerstrips.In summary, if you are looking for a USB 2.0 hub, this one works great, but be sure you can utilize USB 2.0 before spending the extra money.
This is a great monitor, especially for the price. We can hear every peep our son makes. Having two receivers is great also. We keep one in the living room and the other in our bedroom. There is hardly any white noise. We have been using it for 8 months and I have no complaints.
Does NOT support older operating systems. The Amazon description says it will work with Windows 2000/ME. So does the description on the box. So do the instructions on the inside. After 2 hours setting this thing up, I got to the last instruction, which was to download the drivers. To make a long story short, YOU CAN'T GET THEM from Lexmark. The helpful tech support people suggested I buy a new computer! After searching for a couple of hours, I managed to find the drivers on a website called Open Drivers, and now I can print and scan. Lexmark was no help.
Used in Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5.Also used with cheap HD-SD adapter without problem.The speed is great. I haven't clocked it but the camera said that it required 10mb/sec write speed to ensure that video would not suffer from dropped frames. Again I cannot give definitive numbers, but I recorded 5 min. of video stream without a hitch.Special Note:I saw a few reviews where people were reporting defective units so I set the camera to multi-shot and filled the card with jpegs and video to ensure that it was functional.
I purchased the Canon A40 about 4 days ago, and have taken a few hundred pictures with it so far. I bought it to replace my old Sony FD-73, which was only a 0.3 megapixel camera. I wanted better quality and more storage options (greater capacity), so I started shopping around for a good quality 2.0MP Camera on Amazon.The picture quality is excellent. I noticed no chromatic abberation on any of the shots I took. The pictures were crisp and clear, the colors were vibrant, and the pictures were good whether taken indoors or outdoors. And, believe it or not, I'm still using the AA Alkaline batteries that came with the camera. Even after several hundred pictures, they are still working. I've read numerous reviews of cameras in this price range that drain batteries very quickly, I'm impressed that mine are still working.I also tested the video mode of the camera. It seems to automatically stop the video after about 10 seconds, I'm not sure if that setting can be changed. The quality of the video was excellent and the audio quality was good, however the size of the video is something like 320x200 pixels (I don't remember precisely), which is quite small. The 10 second video used about 3.7MB of space on the video card. As everyone knows, the 8MB card that comes with it is useless. I threw it in the trash and bought a 256 SmartMedia card, which works great. Based on the size of the pictures I took, full quality pictures at 1600x1200 averaged about 950K, while low quality pictures at 640x480 averaged about 145K. Based on that, my 256MB card should hold about 270 pictures at the highest quality and 1700 pictures at the lowest quality.I played around with the "Stitch" mode as well, which is supposed to help you paste together pictures into a panoramic shot. It was very helpful. Here's how it works: It reduces the viewscreen so you can see two shots at once. After you take the first picture, it puts it on the left side of the LCD view screen. When you're ready to take the 2nd picture, you can line up the shot with the previous picture, so they'll line up correctly when you paste them together with your PC graphics program. Supposedly, the camera automatically adjusts itself in Stitch mode so that the camera uses the exact same settings to try and keep the two pictures uniform. There seems to be no limit to how many pictures the camera will let you "stitch" together.The camera also offers numerous manual settings for the professional photographer. You can manually adjust ISO speed, shutter speed, white balance, and many other features you would expect to find on a camera with a much higher price tag.In sum, I'm very impressed with this little camera, and I think it is a great value for the price. In my opinion, 2.0MP is the perfect quality for a casual user, Cameras in this range seem to offer the best combination of value, price, and picture quality. I highly recommend it.Good luck finding this camera, it always seems to be sold out on Amazon. I guess that's a good sign!
This Backpack works Great and has lots of room. It's capacity to Carry a lot of stuff and my 17" laptop is a must! It serves its intended purpose well. Definitely recommended for those who need to not only carry their laptop but half of their tech closet.
I got this a few days ago and finally got around to mounting it on my tripod. Oops the tripod has a 3/8" screw. I looked at the included manual and sure enough to use a 3/8" mounting screw you just have to remove the adapters in the slider. No problem..... Well I haven't been able to get them out. If anyone has taken these out can you verify that they remove with a CCW motion like a regular screw or are they reverse threaded? I haven't used an impact wrench yet :) I can't figure out why they would be this tight. I mounted the unit on another tripod I had with a 1/4-20 thread and the unit has a smooth motion for adjustment. I would have given this 5 stars if the adapters would have come out. I wish they would have used a allen mount instead of a spanner.Update 8/26/11I sent an email to Velbon (who makes this) and they said to try a large screwdriver and told me they are threaded like a normal screw. So with a LOT of force and a large screwdriver I got them out. I am very happy that they replied to my question and offered to replace it if I couldn't get the adapters out. I think the slider is very well made for the money and works well for the purpose it was intended. I moved the rating up to 5 stars for support.
I just bought this unit. It seems to DO everthing--it will play (SOME )jpeg dvds, some WINDOWS media that I could only play previously on my computer. The VHS remote has tracking ON the remote--ALL GOOD features. WARNING: WHY CANT I DUB from DVD to VHS directly???? The UNIT says AUTOIMATICALLY &quot;WARNING CANNOT COPY from DVD TO VHS COPYRIGHT&quot; and you are STUCK. you cant make a VHS copy from a DVD. NOW--BEFORE you all scream &quot;you used a COPYWRITTEN DVD..NO I DID NOT!! I usded an UNCOPYWRITTEN DVD and tried to make a VHS copy, and the machine AUTOMATICALLY EWONT ALLOW IT!!!&quot; does anyone know what ican do to correct this problem without having to DUB to ANOTHER off line VHS unit? thanks--please reply off line if possible as well. JEWELBLUES@aol.com Otherwise--i can srtill get a REFUND on the item. I cannot comment o nthe rest of the unit. I just think this AUTOMATIC BLOCK is SO STUPID ESPECIALLY when you try to COPY a NON COPYWRITTEN DVD to VHS!!!
Initially I felt good, but in a week or so the mike was not working properly. I need to play with it to make it to work
I've got quite a few enclosures and I must say this is by far the best so far. It does not feel "cheap" and it is not "cheap" (worth the $40 on Amazon I must say). Only owned it for about a couple of weeks. One can tell right away that it is well designed and well thought out in all the small details. Just the way it is cooled is innovative and effective (fan creates recirculating with hot air being blown out from a semi-hidden grid in the back panel -- maybe from the fron as well, can't reember)One reviewer was dissatisfied with it, mentioning a loud fan... he must have had a faulty one, since my fan is by far the quietest I've had. Almost cannot hear it running. Led is in the front, where you would expect it to be, cables in the back. Power cable could be better, but definitely is not coming loose.It is true that it takes a while to unscrew all the screws and screw them back (a couple of them are very tricky to put back if you do not have a magnetized screw driver), but by doing that one also notices how nicely the hard drive is protected and kept in place in the enclosure.I tried many other "cheap" enclosures (with leds in the back, power in the front, cables loose, HD not secured, terrible design, bad look, made of plastic, not cooling, with either USB or SATA, loud etc.) and I always wondered: "Why does it take so much just to make an enclosure right and simple?"This enclosure pretty much "checked off" all of my requirements. That's why my 5 stars.P.S. as a small minus, the black color and the finish seem to attract dust a little
Well constructed, good optics; i'm using with a summilux 35 mm asph and works pretty well. As good as the B&W
Althogh it has **GOOD** software I have seen much better quality what would have made me not care about quality is if would have came with better software like Avid Cinema. The Price is ***AWSOME***. If you buy this TV tuner card then you should also buy Avid Cinema!
Okay... Here is the deal for people who know what they are talking about. The actual partinioned hdd is 37.2 Gig. The reason that some people have complained about the hdd size is, a. there is an operating system installed on it, and b. there is an image on it. the software and the install is a load of crap. they dont give you an os disk, you can only create a back up of the install they give you with a whole load of junk software. I installed XP Pro on it and it runs perfect. The only problem with installing a new os is finding the drivers.. the only thing i had an issue with (and still have not found) is a driver to get my sound key on f4 to work (and the other keys that work off of the f keys)....which is a little annoying. as for the laptop, i find that it is nice and solid. I have had it for almost a year now with no issues (Its been on nearly 24/7 since ive gotten it). The graphics are shared which stinks... but the vaio has been a great bang for the buck. It is also holding its value very well. (I can get back on it almost what I have payed for it) I have never had a computer hold value so well. I find the cdr/rw/dvd drive to be an average laptop drive... a little flimsy... but most are. The only thing I wish was included on this was wireless to keep me from having to have a wireless card in it all the time. This also has 3 usb ports on it which is better than average. I havent used the battery much but I dont rate it great.... just average. If you buy this laptop, you will be getting a good deal, but I would recommend putting XP Pro on it and getting rid of all of the awful software that doesnt allow the laptop to show its stuff. -Very Happy!p.s. sony support is awful. outsourced call centers (i got india) and long times, and a frustrating menu to get through before you have to repeat it all to the rep.
I wouldnt buy this case unless you only want a protective case to prevent scratching etc.Cons:The flap does not seal the case, therefore it is not dust-proof.No storage available for charger, cables ... not even an extra CF card.Not water resistantIt does not even provide space to store the attachments that come with the camera .. something that is a basic neccessity atleast for what I bought ie. a Dimage A200.Pros:A light weight case to protect the camera from minor scratches.Good for quick access and when you only need to carry the camera.I returned mine ...
I bought this as a gift for my son. It has adapters for all the iPods. The sound on it is great. Very happy with this product.
I bought the flash cord for my Nikon D100 and now I cannot get it to come off the camera. Another user had to use a hammer to remove it, but I'm too afraid to do that. Anyone have any suggestions?
If a 75 yr old like me can use this with ease - it must be good, and it is. Glad have it, using it and having fun too! Thank You
this bag got here just before we went to sturgis and it fit in the saddlebag and did the job but the battery that game with it did not fit my sony and even after making it fit it would not work in my sony. but the rest of the kit is worth evey penny.
I really, really like this bag. It's the usual sturdy, smart design that Timbuk2 seems to employ with every item. I recently switched from a shoulder bag that was causing some back pain. The backpack has alleviated that pain and I'm really happy with the purchase. It can hold a ton, is very durable and most of all, comfortable. My only real complaints would lack of zippered compartments and silly top, outer pocket. It flaps, opens oddly and doesn't really serve any purpose. Hard to explain, but it's useless most of the time.
This is the best recorder I have for recording EVP - not good for recording voices in large, echo-ey places, but is very easy to work with and I have had NO problems with it and it has been used and abused in all types of weather..The only time I had a hard time hearing playback was trying to listen to human voices recorded in the pool area on the Queen Mary. (Very echoey area)LaurieDirector DCPR
Good clear sound and very confortable. Cant beat this for the price. Audio technica lives to its reputation. Be aware that you will hear your flaws so be patient with yourself. This are not headphones for regular use. although you can use them for that, They are specificly designed for studio use where a flat response is needed for mixing and mastering.
Yes, everything you've heard is true...Conventional wisdom flies out the window when you get your hand around this thing. Yes, you can find better bargains. But Apple will forever be famous for always taking your breath away with design that seems beyond physical capabilities. Long live Steve Jobs and may he remained inspired forever.
I've been using Transcend brand SD cards for a couple years now and have been very happy with them. There have been many tests of SD cards in MP3 players and the Transcend cards usually allow the MP3 players to load much faster than other cards. I wish I had ordered the other Transcend package though because it's the same price as this card but comes with a mini card reader.
First off, let me say I was a little hesitant to buy this portable because the price was so low compared to top bands such as Sony. I didn't want to spend over $500 and didn't want a screen smaller then 7 inches. I bought this device anyway... Let me tell you it worked a lot better than I expected. The picture is great and the sound is great too if you have headphones on, otherwise it's just ok. As you know it plays DVD/CD/MP3 CD. But a think that made me enjoy this even more was that it plays Video CD's. I would burn concerts onto regular CD's and it would require another computer to play it, but you can play it on this player. The whole thing is great, the only reason I have it a 4/5 would be because the battery life of this and all portables isn't good. The battery only lasts about 3 hours, good enough for one to one and a half movies, but if you're on a 8 hour plane ride there's no outlets like a cigarrete one in a car so you're basically screwed. I'd still recommend this.
Great one,Cheep,excellent product , light weight.I will recommend to everyone who are looking for reasonably cheep and easy handling product.
I purchased the G-30 hoping for increased range over FRS radios. Unfortunately, I found little if any difference. In fact, FRS radios (Motorola FR60) actually performed better from a range standpoint on some occasions. I even went to the trouble to send the units to Midland to have them checked. They did so and reported that they were ok.I can see only two reasons to purchase The G-30; advertised increased range, and gmrs channel capability. With range being most important on my list, I felt they were not worth keeping.By the way, I recently used the Motorola FR60's on a trip into the Grand Canyon. They provided line of sight communication at a distance of over 15 miles!
This was a great deal that I found here at Amazon. The bag came quickly and it was such a deal with the free shipping. It's a Canon bag so the quality is top notch. You really can't go wrong with a purchase from Amazon.
Ok, I bought my iPod mini 6gb (Pink)to hold my favorite songs to listen to on the go, in the car, etc. I cannot stress enough how much fun this amazing little thing has been. This is the best thing I have ever spent my money on.iTunes is incredibly easy to use. I was able to easily convert my songs from Windows Media Player over to Apple's iTunes with no problems. Just make sure you go to the Tools Option in the task bar on Windows Media Player, then to Options and then to the Copy tab and turn off the Copy Protect music (for all you Windows Media Users). Windows, by default, automatically protects your music to keep you from being able to use other formats.I have around 1200 songs loaded on my iPod and still have a little over 1 gb left. I like to keep it in the shuffle mode to mix up music and listen to things I have not heard in a long time. I am actually purchasing my husband one for his birthday/Father's Day because he loves mine so much. He owns an iPod shuffle, but would prefer a mini.The iPod mini seems sturdier than my 20gb iPod. I use a case for it occasionally. It has yet, knock on wood, to be scratched. It works superbly and right now I am getting over 24 hours on one battery charge. I find my iPod mini impossible to live without. I take it everywhere and use it for hours every day. It comes in handy when you have to wait in long lines or shopping alone, etc. I also use it in the car with the Belkin TuneBase FM modulator for the iPod mini. It works well and holds the iPod in a slot so it does not slide around the car and get scratched. It also works as a charger.I feel you will not be disappointed with this purchase. It can be pricey for some people, but it will be well worth it in the long run. If you have a really large music collection, I recommend buying a 20, 30 or 60 gb iPod. But, if you have a smaller collection, or only want your favorite songs in one place, the iPod mini is perfect. I know most people eventually own two. A large one for the entire collection and the mini to hold your workout, driving, etc. playlists. So, good luck and have fun with it.
After using it for about 6 months, the cord had become really loose where it connects to the mouse, and the paint rubbed off where my hand is most often. I felt the cord may be affecting its performance some, so I have since retired it.
This lil' linky does wonders for it's price. I got it up and going in about 15 minutes. First I connected my cable modem [provided by roadrunner] directly to the WAN port and out from the LAN port I connected my already existing HUB with both my computers already connected, and in about 2 - 3 steps and one restart both my computers were prtected by a firewall. It couldn't get any easier. I was prepared by downloading the latest version of the firmware before i even got it in the mail and before anything i upgraded and everything worked perfect.I recommend this product for anyone with a Cable/DSL connection and more than one computer. That includes beginners and advanced users. A definate plus to anyones home office.It takes more time to reconfigure applications like napster, webcam32, and ICQ than it does to setup the router. And don't forget a 3' CAT 5, because it doesn't come with the product.
I was able to record several events and not have to worry about not having enough memory. Play back after video were recorded on DVD were excellent.
I'm running a wired network with two, coming on three computers and I was very lucky to come across this very affordable, well conditioned product. Doesn't seem to be in the norm of the merchant, but good transaction nonetheless. 5 out of 5, two thumbs up, and upon any other unscientific method upon which we gauge our experiences, exemplary.Now Amazon will stop emailing me.
it was actually a higher quality cable than i was expecting,(most times high quality in the listing is actually a dead giveaway it sucks) but it had thicker sleeving and quality connectors. It did still have the smell of cheap rubber and plastic for a day or 2 but with almost a year of weekly use its standing up just fine. sort of a specialty item nowadays with digital taking over for long cable runs. but if you need something cheap that works, i wouldn't hesitate to recommend this.
I can't comment on the belt attachment, I have no use for it.I have a New IPod classic 30G I wanted to protect the screen and wheel. I keep this player in my handbag. This case fit very nicely, it well constructed and allows me to plug in my ear phones and it charges without having to remove it from the case. It looks stylish, although I can't figure out what to do with the strap. This case protects my IPod nicely. The magnetic closure insures it stay put. I have had this case for about 4 months now. No problem.
i wanted a caddy to make my pc wiring more accessible, and i wanted it as sleek as possible, so as not to destroy the aesthetic of my workspace. the allsop did the trick. it's easy to assemble & lightweight too! my one complaint (a tiny one at that) is that the caddy in the photo appears to be brushed chrome, while mine is closer to filing cabinet grey-brown. all in all though, a great item.
When I purchased this product many years ago, it was an amazing device. It was powered by the iPod itself and allowed frequency changes directly from the iPod as well.Since then, FM modulator technology has increased by leaps and bounds. The iTrip produces a constant, high-frequency tone that's higher than most people's hearing range. Not mine, unfortunately. The iTrip also required special tone files to be loaded into your iTunes playlist to change frequencies. Not a big deal, but a little cumbersome.Note that this product does not work with current iPods.
The unit works as advertised.I did need to do a re-format to create both NTFS and FAT partitions. With the FAT32 partitions the unit also works with my iMAC as well with Windows. The backup to the MyBook is about as fast as USB can go. Once the files are on the MyBook, it is easy to copy the files off to my HP Storageworks DAT72 USB tape drive for long term saving.
good joystick, phenominal price! got it fast, pluged it in to my computer and within seconds Windows had found the driver and instaled it! works great with HAWX and FSX. LOTS of easy-to-reach programmable buttons (12 to be exact). only problem is that the stick is kinda hard to get used to because it's spring loaded and it has a slight Ca-Chunk when you push the stick foreward. i guess its a design issue. but still, good stick for forty bucks with S&H, i would recomend it to any gaming or flight simulator fan.
What more need be said? It's not fancy, but the stuff is cheap and it works.
I am a forgetful fuddy duddy. This reminder works great for me and is so easy to use and recording, listening, erasing so simple. The very best value for the money, and they even did send replacement batteries. My last one is still working after several years. I bought these 2 to make sure I have them in case they would become unavailable. Finally a product that common older people can use and not only those arrogant brainbristling engineers.
I have abused this set for about 4 years, tossing it around, leaving it on the ground, stepping on it, yanking out the cord, sitting on it...and it has lived. It finally dies after I shut the cable in the car door and left it dangling for a week (I could probably fix it cause the wire just got frayed internally probably) so now Im buying a new set.
Looks like a grea quality made cable. This one is not.My VGA monitor screen indicates "no cable connection" when turned on, computer was off.A proper display is shown when the computer is on but the no cable connected box remains on when the computer is shut down.I dont have that problem with the orginal cable used.Not worth the postage to return.
I use mine for bike touring. It does it all: if I arrive in a distant city and have to drive to my hotel, I use it to navigate in the car. Once I get to the ride start, I put the HCx on the bike and it shows me a map of nearby terrain. I normally use the 0.2 mile or 0.3 mile scale while biking to show the nearby streets. I can upload the recent tracks to my computer. And, I can plot out new routes and download them to the GPS. It works all day on a pair of rechargeable AAs.It works overseas (Europe, South America), and it's even fun to take on a train trip. It shows nearby restaurants, hotels, bike shops, gas stations, etc.Be sure to buy the CD of City Navigator instead of the SD card or the download. That will allow you to set your own routes on the computer and download to the GPS.I have lost two over the years and I'm now on my third. I just have not found a better design.
I ordered the Microsoft Ergonomic Desktop 7000 because I needed a cheap solution for work. I was able to pick up the set fro under $30 shipped, cannot beat the value. The Keyboard and Mouse set is full of great features like customizable favorite's buttons, and one for calculator. The keyboard and mouse are very comfortable to use and it was easy to set up. I am very satisfied with the purchase and would highly recommend this to anyone that can get their hands on it for this price.
This is the second USB adapter product I've bought recently from Belkin (the first was a USB-parallel printer adapter) and they are now 2 for 2! I recently bought a new laptop (Dell 5100 running Windows XP) with only USB ports (no serial or parallel) and didn't want to have to replace all my peripherals too. This adapter was so I could still sync my old Palm Vx using its existing serial cable (Palm does not offer a USB sync cable on PDAs this old.) The installation was a little more complex than the printer adapter (truly plug-n-play); I actually had to install drivers from the included CD, and configure to the correct COM port (that took a little thinking, not too bad) and then I was up and running.Caveat: of course this worked specifically for my configuration, but I made sure the store would take it back in case it wouldn't work.
Just a correction to another review - I have the 4G 40 Gig Apple iPod, and it DOES include both USB and Firewire cables. I've seen this one too, and it's another fine product (but then, it's pretty much the same thing as Apple's product, since HP licensed it from Apple.)
THIS PART IS ALL WRONG, A POLARIZED PLUG IS CORRECT&lt; BUT THE FEMALE END IS NOT POLARIZED, THIS CORD IS A BAStARD AND IS DANGEROUS, IT WILL NOT MAINTAIN A POLARIZATION BECAUSE THE FEMALE END CAN BE INSERTED EITHER WAY, TOTAL CHIC JUNK, DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!
The cable works fine - the software that comes with it (which is required) does not. It took me five calls to customer support before I could get to level 3, They fixed my problem in 15 minutes. But it took me a week to get to them!Once they set up my system properly, the cable worked perfectly and very quickly.
...P>The Canon Powershot A40 is an excellent camera, especially for one at the entry-level digital camera price point ... This is the second digital camera I've owned,...P>The A40 is everything I had hoped for in a digital camera: good picture quality, USB connection, and an intuitive interface. The interface was especially good in contrast to the Olympus. Settings for resolution and compression level are separate, which is a major feature to me. The 3 available resolutions are 640x480, 1024x768, and 1600x1200. The jpeg compression levels are normal, fine, and superfine. Images at 1600x1200 and Superfine compression are quite nice indeed, with little, if any, jpeg artifacting.Focusing is done through Canon's AiAF system, which (I guess) uses artificial intelligence to help focus the lens. If you use the LCD screen when taking your pictures, 3 boxes appear representing the focus points. When pressing the shutter half-way, the boxes turn green representing the part of the image that will have the focus. This is very handy as it's hard to tell what the camera is focusing on sometimes. However, this system does get annoying at times, such as when the green boxes choose to focus on something other than what you want! This usually requires you to make an adjustment to your angle or position. In general I am pretty pleased with the focusing on the A40. ...I was afraid that I was simply expecting too much for a camera at this price point, but the Canon has shown me otherwise.Pictures with the A40 are sharpest in bright sunlight, as you would probably expect. Focusing is not quite as good in low light situations, but the AiAF is helpful in this regard. If none of the green boxes appear when you press the shutter button it's a sign that there's not enough light to get a good focus, and your image may come out blurry. There's an autofocus helper beam that's supposed to help the camera focus in low light, but it's so dim that I don't see how it can really be of any assistance. Indoors, pictures taken with the flash are pretty good, but sometimes the flash goes off outside where there is ample light, and the resulting image is quite dim. In these situations I've found it's usually best to disable the flash, though you might end up with a somewhat blurry image.Colors on the A40 are bright and vivid. There are sites you can find with great sample pictures, and I would suggest everyone find some sample photos before making a decision on any digital camera. I don't notice much, if any, bleeding of colors,...The menu system is clean and intuitive. The font for the menus is easy to read, even in bright sunlight. There is an on/off button which in photo mode causes the lens to extend or retract, or in "play" mode causes the stored images to be displayed on the LCD screen. There's a mode wheel which allows you to select Play, Auto, Program, Manual, Panorama, and Movie mode. The movie mode allows you to record short (~15 seconds on the included 8 meg CF card) movies. Most digital cameras sold today have this "Feature," however the Canon is unique in that it has a built-in microphone, so you get sound with your movie as well as video. Most cameras have no mic, so you're left with video only.One thing that was somewhat disappointing with the A40 was that it wasn't recognized as a Mass Storage Device when plugged into my Windows 2000 PC, which my Olympus was. However, this turned out to be a non-issue once I installed the A40's included software. Once the software is installed, you plug the camera into a USB port on your PC, set the camera to "play" mode, and turn it on. Canon's ZoomBrowser application then starts up, and prompts you to download all of the camera's new images (since the last time you synced, though you can set it to fetch all images, or just ones you've flagged) to your PC. On the included 8 meg card this takes less than 30 seconds when the card is full. Once the images have been transferred to my PC, I quit the ZoomBrowser app, so I can't really give you a decent review of the app itself. I prefer to do photo editing in photoshop.The A40 takes 4 AA batteries, which are included. I've had the camera for over a week and taken ~200 pictures and am still using the set of batteries that came with the camera, so I would say it has pretty good battery life. As with any digital camera, I would recommend a set of NiMH rechargables if you're planning to use the camera with any frequency (and believe me, since you're not worrying about paying for film processing, you'll be using the camera a lot more -- I take pictures of the wall just because I *can*).As I've stated above, the A40 ships with an 8 MB Compact Flash card. At the max resolution and best compression, this will hold only 8-12 images, so I plan on purchasing a 128 meg CF card. ... and it will save you lots of time running back and forth to the PC to transfer images, especially if you use a lower resolution or jpeg level -- my personal favorite is 1024 Superfine.All in all, the Canon Powershot A40 is an excellent camera for the price, is more than suitable for beginners, and is even enough to satisfy a computer-geek (but photo-newbie) like me. While you can probably get better quality by spending more, the A40 is relatively inexpensive for such a quality device.
After many years with a point and shoot I was ready for something more challenging. I have taken this camera everywhere. It's gone cross-country, parties, close-ups (flowers) and generic people pictures and everything comes out great. It's a great transition camera and gives you lots of room to grow. You can have it work as a point and shoot and it will do basically everything for you, or you can use the dial and it will adjust for close-ups such as flowers or distance suchs as mountains, etc. It also takes a beating, I've unfortunately dropped and banged it a few times and is still ticking...with no problems. Basically, this camera is easy to use, takes awesome pictures and gives you plenty of room to grow. I found a uv lens is a great add-on and helps protect the lens. The 70-300 ultrasonic lens is also another great add-on. This is one of the best toys I've ever bought.
X-Acto School ProI prefer the Bostitch Quiet Pro 6. This one isabout as quiet and they appear to do a similarlyquick and even job, but I like the look of theBostitch Quiet Pro 6 more and it does seem I canfeel the sharpening job is done more easily withthe Bostitch.That said, it seems to be a fine electric sharpener.If you are okay with its look and size it seems todo an excellent, relatively quiet job.I can't speak for its durability as I returned itafter comparing with the Bostitch. These were thetwo available at Office Depot that advertised theirquietness.Pros- Much quieter than most electric pencil sharpeners- Big shavings receptacle- Fast, even sharpeningCons- Nothing that wasn't personal taste/feel.
My SD600 takes consistently excellent pictures, has a million features, is convenient to use and the uploading process is simple. A very solid digital camera.
The product worked fine for transmitting an FM signal to my radio, but it will not charge the 4th Gen. Nano, so I will have to get a different one. Nice, compact, easy to use.
I went through two before I gave up, the first one never worked proeprly. It transferred very slowly at first and then not at all. I RMA'd the first one and the one that replaced it worked for two uses before dying. I've since picked up a $8 usb reader that is much slower but much more reliable. I've done lots of video editing with the firewire card so I don't know what kept killing the drives. It'll take some real convincing to get me to buy another lexar product. I hate being negative, but this experience really soured me. It sounds like many have had better success than I, but be ware.
This product ended up failing after only a few months, with occasional use. Not really sure why, as the cable was in perfect condition, and the product was not left in the car. The FM Module screen would stop lighting up and then stop transmitting until unplugged for a long period of time, then plugged in again.
Needed a new keyboard, and this was something different w/o the outrageous price tag of many basic/boring/blah tan/black keyboards.The keys seem a little low-profile to me (wish they were each raised a little bit higher to avoid fast-typing errors), but all keyboards are different than from what one has become used to!Not using the mouse, so no comment there.
This printer has performed flawlessly on our network. Fast prints and of high quality but i have ot tried the direct paper feed yet. I had a brother 1440 and the direct feeder was junk so for the price if this one doesn't work well I wont be surprised if it does work okay that would be great. But i have it up in the air near my desk where i can open the drawer and add a sheet quickly if in need to and that works fine and is almost as convenient as using the direct feed option.
easy to strip wire. Great qulaity. Wish I would ahve gotten the 100 feet tho. I found out I needed alot more than 50. Great quality tho.
This uses a faster memory chip than the others. To transfer 370 mB from computer to Flash Voyager took 22 seconds. To transfer 370 mB from Flash Voyager to computer took 7 seconds.
What's to say? It holds lots of data and it looks nice on the desk.A few comments, though, are worth making:1. It has a separate power supply. The other USB drives I have get power from the USB port on my computer. Adding this drive made me exceed the number of plugs on my power strip and made me find a place for the power brick, which is slightly larger than the power supply on my Lenovo laptop. This also means that you have to remember to turn it off separately from the PC.2. It gets pretty warm. Since I use it primarily for backup of my computers, this is not a problem. I just turn it off when the backup is finished.3. I wish the USB cable were a little longer. It's about 18" total, and my desk arrangement is such that a longer cord would have made for more convenient placement.4. There's a power button on the back. I'd have preferred it on the front. Maybe Porsche Design wanted a smoother look. The only thing on the front panel is a tiny in-use LED.5. The backup software that comes with it is a pain to use. Fortunately for me, I have BounceBack Pro that came with a CMS drive that I bought last year. Just remember that BounceBack formats the drive the first time you make a backup.6. The drive is very good looking - about the size of a paperback book with a stainless steel finish.7. Price - about $100 for 320GB - is a bargain. I suppose prices will continue to fall, but I figured I was waiting myself into never having one, so I bought now.In summary, I can recommend this product with confidence.
I have used the Philips DVP5960 DVD Player for the past month and I am very happy with the product so far. The 1080i upscaling really does improve the picture quality. I have heard that this video quality is comparable to Blue-ray. The USB port is a great feature and is easy to use. I agree with all of the positive comments that previous reviewers have provided. The price is fair and worth the money. My previous DVD player was a cheaper Sylvania model and it only lasted a couple years. I would recommend this Philips DVD player to a friend.
I recommend this product 100%.I lost my old iTrip and didn't hesitate for one second to buy the same kind again.Great product!
I have this product for my 17" MacBook Pro and it works great. I had it on my MBP for a year and it was finally dirty enough that it needed replacing. I removed it with no problem. It left no residue. I replaced it with a new version, again with no problem. This product works EXACTLY as advertised. I would not be without it because it is too easy to dirty the wrist rest area of the MBP.I can not understand how the reviewers of the 15" model had the problems they are having unless they really did something wrong when applying the product to their computer. Perhaps they dropped it on the shag rug first? Maybe they added their own adhesive??? I just don't see how this product could leave the residue they are talking about. I even have to lift off and reposition the first one I bought several times with no problem. It just works.
This compact digital camera is equipped with a number of unique features and is suitable for advanced users, having 16:9 aspect-ratio format, manual exposure controls, AE/AF lock, exposure compensation, auto bracket,etc similar to SLR digital cameras. If you are looking for a compact digital camera with something more than fully automatic exposure controls, this is it. The Leica lens is surprisingly sharp, probably with the aid of camera-shake reduction feature and AWB is pretty reliable. Most pictures taken with program AE turned out OK without re-touching works. As this camera's lens barrel is not retractable, it is a little buly for carrying in a pocket and the lens cap is troublesome - you have to take it off and on before and after shooting - you will need a little time to get used to it. The 16:9 aspect-ratio format best fits for viewing on HD TV, but if you print, the top and botom become blank.
These cards work great in my Windows 7 PC. The price was really awesome. They are only a 100mb cards but that was all I required. Came fast and worked with no issues
I've been using Microsoft Natural Multimedia Keyboard for a while, and it's excellent. I bought this new one because the one I used to have doesn't have USB interface. Compared with the old one, this one has three differences:1. Arrangements of insert, delete, home, end, page up and down keys. Microsoft decided to change them back to the layout of "normal" keyboards. This might be good for some people, but not for someone who's used to the new layout (you can call that layout weird, but I found it pretty good once I got used to it).2. This keyboard is raised. I thought it would be too high for me and would seem unnatural, but it turns out to be pretty comfortable.3. The keyboard is split in the middle, with an angle. However, as they move towards the edge (The ctrl, shift, enter, etc keys), they become parallel again. This was not true for the old natural multimedia keyboard. I actually found this to be not as good as the old one. This is because I can have a natural wrist angle when I'm typing on most of the keys, but whenever I want to press the ctrl keys, I have to bend my wrist outwards to press them, which is extra movement I do not want, and would make my hands tired pretty soon. If I do not use the raiser, my wrist would have to bend a lot to press those keys. This really hurts. (that's why I need the raiser, which alleviates the problem, but still doesn't solve it) I don't know why MS decided to do this, but I actually find the layout of their old product better.The multimedia keys are pretty handy though.Anyway, this is still much more comfy than those normal keyboards out there.
This was my first Palm. So I was a little apprehensive about it. However, I have been completely bought over. It is a great device and works wonderfully well. However, I did not like the desktop software that came with it. Instead, I downloaded Handspring's 4.x Desktop software. That is even better, because it allows me to sync my palm using Infra red on my laptop. The screen is bright and one does not need to squint to read. And battery life is marvelous. Despite my heavy usage, it takes me through the week.The only drawback is that it is bulky and a little heavier than other color palms in the market.I had Graffiti problems in the beginning, but after downloading the patches from Handspring's website, the problem disappeared. I recommend that users should regularly visit Handspring's website for such patches and updates.
Two words - 'Utter Rubbish' - Avoid this product. after about a year of good use, random keys just stopped responding.
I got it - I liked it as it provides a quick way to record tasks and notes which you don't want to taken the time to log into your Palm....then, after 5 months - much like many other users - the damned hinge broke. It no longer attaches to the Palm so any advantage it had over any other voice recorder is gone. Until they make a stonger hinge - I'd recommend buying a normal digital voice recorder
I cant fit in the lenses with the hood. I have a 135mm zoom, 300mm zoom and a 55mm lens and every one has a hood. Its really hard to push them in with the hood.One good thing is it has lot of sponge which will protect the lens and the camera on a heavy drop.I like the tripod straps on the bag.
Didnt need all the ports but was able to get it to work successfully. No clear instructions but end up figuring out myself with a little help from google. Its nice that it also have a ground nut.
Our old coffee maker (Cuisineart DGB-300) made great-tasting coffee that was full-bodied and flavorful without bitterness. Unfortunately, that unit bit the dust after about 4 years. Having had success with this Cuisineart, we decided to give one of the newer models a try (DC1250 grind and brew model from Sam's Club). However, the coffee from that unit tasted awful (thin and bitter) from the get-go no matter what we used (whole beans, pre-ground), and the flavor only improved slightly over the next few weeks. I returned the DC1250 and continued my search for a decent coffee maker under $100.I ended up getting the Presto based on feedback from other Amazon reviews. The first week was pretty disappointing (a lot of experimenting with grind coarseness and amounts), tasted very much like the Cuisineart DC1250 -- the flavor was all over the place, sometimes bitter, other times too weak. However, we stuck with the unit and discovered that using two level tablespoons of pre-ground coffee per serving (my wife and I like Dunkin Donuts regular), the coffee wasn't that bad -- a little "thin", but otherwise pretty good.One day, my wife made the coffee and it tasted ***really good***. I asked if she did anything different, she said no. As it turned out, when I made the coffee, I was pouring a cup within a minute or so after the brew light indicator turned on. On that morning, the coffee had been sitting for about 15 minutes before I poured my cup.So to make a long story shorter, the flavor profile of the coffee changes pretty dramatically over time with this unit. For me, the flavor peaks after sitting (with the power still on) between 10 and 30 minutes. If it sits too much longer than that, it tends to get thicker and darker / stronger, but still not too objectionable.All-in-all, I am pleased with the unit. It's simple to use, relatively easy to clean and a joy to drink the delicious coffee it brews. Just give the coffee some time to rest before pouring.
Less than a dollar.Works perfectly.Laugh at your friends who spent 100+ dollars for the same technology.
I am a headset phone junkie and have owned three different Plantronics models. The SP04 is an older, no frills model. It isn't cordless, doesn't include an LCD window, have speed keys (memory dialing), caller ID, etc. But the sound quality is the best--whether conventional handset or headset types--of any phone I have ever used. And the SP04 is durable. Mine is at least 10 years old and still works, and sounds, as good as the day I bought it.
Just one complaint: getting the DVI port out is a hassle. Unless you have very small fingers, unscrewing the DVI part is nearly impossible. Other than that, it's a great buy for a great price.
A big simple flash drive. I use it to backup work files. Couldn't be easier.
I give this product only 3 stars because it works great if you have just Microsoft Bluetooth products, i.e. their keyboard and mouse but is questionable if you also want to talk to other non-Microsoft products. It will not work (with current software) with the Nokia 3650. If you want to talk to other devices than you should seriously look into the technology (stacks, serial implementations, etc.). Just because it supports Bluetooth doesn't mean it supports ALL of Bluetooth.
I am looking for a good multyfunction printer. This one looks too good to be true and I dont want to buy it withought reading personal experience of consumers. If you have tried this printer please riview so that I can make a good decision. Thanks.
This mouse is responsive and pretty good for gaming, IF you have a big hand. Otherwise my (not so big) hand gets really really tired after only 15-20 minutes of use. I'll try to return it. Stay away if your hand is not so big.
I've had a very terrible time with it.First of all, the color is terrible! I tried to adjust it but still it doesn't work!The image is blur also!And, it caused my desktop to reboot several times!I just can't bear all this anymore!By the way, it says it works for Windows 2000 and my system is Windows 2000!Try something else and forget about this one!
I installed this on my old Win98 computer to write a data,music,photos to a cd for xfer to a new computer. The software changed my internal CD-ROM (D:\) drive name and deleted it from the Win98 OS. It substituted its own info instead. Completely messed up my computer. Spent 2 days on line with no luck. Many tech support responses were that it was MY COMPUTER PROBLEM not there software. All remedies proved fruitless! The Iomega software completely changed the config.sys files substituting its info and deleting what was already there. No warnings at all!! Could not use CDROM D:\ drive at all!Had to spend 1 hour on non-toll free number to get computer working. Beware of this device changing your OS parameters. I am not a computer &quot;geek&quot;(not a derogatory comment) so that wass part of the problem.
I was unaware that the Memorex 8X discs I purchased would not work until I read other reviews, since this is the 3rd week I've been unable to contact Funai Corp.'s customer assistance. I tried to buy 4X discs and failed. They are out of date (as is this machine). The local Circuit City manager told me they stopped carrying 4X over a year ago. That's not the only problem: there is a very noisy fan rather than later,quieter heat dispersion and the VCR tuner does not provide the picture quality of my old Panasonic. I want to return this DVD recorder for a refund. What good is it to pay for a recorder if you cannot record!
It's a power supply - how fantastic can it actually be. It contains all the connectors for most notebooks and an ipod - but my phone and MP3 player both use a mini USB connector which is missing - which makes it an expensive plane charger for using the laptop. You can "pre-order" the mini USB connector online for $10 (look under blackberry) so you should factor that in. Considering the number of devices that use mini USB I'm surprised it is not included.
I'm not an audiophile, but these speakers by far exceeded my expectations. These speakers are well crafted, with a classy simplistic look. The highs are nice and clear. The bass is rich and not too muffled. Great speakers for the price.
I love this Lastolite LL LR3628 30-Inch TriGrip Reflector. It came on time. I brought one in the passed and i love it. I wanted another one for my photography work. I tell you.. This is the best reflector. The gold and silver never chip away like other brands. I think the only thing i want is the holder stand. I read many review the Lastolite holder reflector aren't good enough.. I wonder what brand or what kind that can hold this reflector with a strong grip and it'll not blow away from strong wind. If anybody reading this, please let me know as a recommendation.. Thanks.
At first I was not pleased with this computer. It took a little time to get used to Vista. However, once I got acquainted with it, I grew to like it, as Vista is really a no brainer and does everything for you, such as updates, while you are on line. Should you wish to do a defragmentation, etc. to clean up your computer, it will also tell you if it is necessary, at that time. So you do not have to bother if it does not feel you need to.I had a malfunction with the power system and could not get it to turn on, after only 3 months, but HP/COMPAQ CUSTOMER SERVICE was EXCELLENT. They immediately sent me a box FEDEX to ship the computer back and I had it back and running in a week! They were extremely efficient so I was very impressed.The only thing I was not happy with is that because my Scanner was over 8 years old Vista would not recognize it, as told to me on the microsoft website, so I had to purchase a newer one.Other than that I am most pleased with this computer at an affordable pirce and ~ A Real No Brainer!
I bought this because it is somewhat difficult to find a wireless notebook card that works easily with linux. The chipset they used for these works very well. I have it running on an old IBM thinkpad 570 &amp; it was exceptionally easy to set up under Fedora Core 2. Purchased it as a package with an M$ branded access point &amp; that was very easy to set up as well (you can set it up from just about any OS with the web interface, but I think you would have to have windoze to do any firmware upgrades as they come in .exe file packages). Works well with Windoze too, of course. Access point also works fine with my Mac. And because M$ has decided to drop out of the business you can get these for a song. . .almost tempted to get another card just as a back up!
It works great and it has helped with the pain in my hands from being on a computer all day. I think this has to be one of the most natural feeling mouse I have ever used.
After the Feb. 2, 2007 Florida tornado, just 8 miles south of us, we purchased the Midland WR-100B SAME Weather....Monitor.We have already had a real life test in a warning that came to us at 4:22am on Mar. 29, 2007. It warned us loudly enough that my husband, who has hearing difficulties, woke up. The sharp beeps, they written message saying "tornado warning" and the voice telling of the weather were great. We know now how well it works.We had company from out of town that night. Even though it woke us all, we were quite assured that it works. We all agreed that a test run is good in that we were all a bit "befuddled" to be awakened from a deep sleep but we all managed quite well in reporting to our designated safety location.We are quite pleased and reassured of our ability to reach a more secure area in a serious weather situation at a time when we have no other way of knowing what is happening.When we purchased our Midland weather unit we also purchased a unit for our daughter, who also lives in Florida. We both found it fairly easy to set up the various settings and the clock. We haven't tried out the alarm clock yet. Thank goodness retirement doesn't require too many early morning events.
It eats batteries like crazy, I kept having to readjust the mouse. Other than that it's OK, lightweight, fits my small hand comfortably and I enjoyed not having a wire get in my way.
Palm Stylus 3-Pack (3178WW)I love this product. It fits my Palm TX perfectly and the ink pen is so handy to have. The cap stays on the pen. The price is great, too. I would recommend this to everyone.
I only used this stylus for maybe two weeks before the rubber tip started peeling off. Flimsy for the price. I was disappointed.
I had never owned a night vision scope so I was shopping carefully. While I do love this unit after having it a month I find that it is a heavy item and also large, no not so large or heavy that it's a problem, I guess I just thought it would be a bit smaller and lighter. I had read somewhere that one of the units I was reviewing actually floated and was water resistant. I am a tough gadget shopper and I am glad I own this still. Now as for night vision... woooohooo I can see my dog chasing who knows what in our rural backyard in the pitch black I cant keep up with that focus. I can see 1000 feet away in between trees I didn't even know were there in the dark and I can zoom in down an east coast beach in the dark so well I can tell what that person is doing. It has 2 lenses that can be focused one on your eyepiece and one on the lens so focus well. The IR works well and maybe even too well at close range. ** NOW I bought the "Night Owl Lens Doubler "as it was touted as an accessory for this item. It is not; do not buy that for this unit.
I bought this with lot of enthusiasm and found that this fellow cleans the battery dry in about 1 hrs play time. Also resets and retries on my MP3 CDs very frequently with slightest of shakes. Overall does not deliver on what it is supposed. DO NOT BUY.
I got this as a gift for my dad, and he loves it! Its got a great modern, smooth look with the classic Samsonite feel and durability. Now, I'm thinking of getting one for myself! Just wish they made one in Platinum/Silver...
THIS UNIT AND ALL OTHERS SIMILAR ARE ABOMNIATIONS!Amateur Radio activity in the 10 Meter band (not 32.8 feet) is not channelized! Activity occurs on any frequency within the frequency sub-band in use. Often communications do not even occur on even kilohertz boundaries. Channelized communications only occur in the FM sub-band.Beeps, Echos, and other sound effects are highly frowned upon in the Amateur bands. Use of any of these will brand you as an abomination, the free bander.
Great camera, easy to use - one draw back, must get a memory card with more memory... $20.00 or so... , However, GREAT CAMERA.
I just set up a home network, which is now working very fast with zero trouble. I use all Linksys produts, Linksys BEFCMU10 EtherFast Cable Modem, this router and Wireless-G PC Adapter for my notebook computer. The set up of this route was easy, and I like the fact that I can stack up the router on top of the modem. Smart idea from Linksys! The point is my network works great without me paying any attention to thses equioment. I am happy with this network.
This product is no good to burn music. Music kept skipping. Just a poor quality CD. DO NOT BUY THIS!
This is an access router; not a cable / dsl gateway router. If your service terminates with a smart jack you probably need an access router. These are technically more sophisticated in use and application. This is not an install for a technical lightweight. If you are very comfortable with and understand how to install gateway routers, are technical and analytical in nature, comfortable with technical troubleshooting, and need to address a more sophisticated application you will find Adtran's product and technical support (before and after purchase) most appropriate. I know of no other product maker in this field that will support you as well as Adtran. I strongly caution you that this is not for the novice as this is much more sophisticated than a gateway router install.Depending upon the service you bought and your intention, the specific interfaces (network interface modules, NIMs)in the unit and the configuration you can connect point to internet, point to point, and subdivide a point to point for voice and data. As you probably can conclude, this is not a lightweight application.You will find the Adtran unit very dependable and suitable for your need - and if you are unsure, Adtran's customer support both before and after the sale cannot be beat.This does not have a web base configuration - and has to be done in command line language. There is a configuration tool that enables you to configure wihtout the command language. If you run into a snag, you may well have to use command language. Don't let this scare you off; it is very logical and Adtran people will be most helpful.You be well advised and well served with this company's technical service and product.
I'm buying a second set of these just shy of a year after the first pair I bought (12/19/11, 12/10/12). The comfort and sound quality have been very good, but the wires from the volume control to the earpieces started coming loose after about 9 months (I use them almost every day at work), and today the right side lost sound as a result.I suppose for the price, I shouldn't expect comfort, sound quality and years of durability with work-daily use.
Sometime this works sometimes it doesn't! Time to buy a new one... TheBelkin F8V366 Mobile Cassette Adapter for MP3/CD/MD
I bought the Tucano Laptop Brief/Sleeve Combo Case, hoping it would hold a 13.3" Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310 and mouse. I was not disappointed.The case is slender and very stylish. Designed in Italy, the case has *class* written all over it. And if you don't need to carry a lot of accessories along with you, it is just perfect!The long battery life of the Toshiba means a charger does not need to be carried, except for extended trips. Imagine my delight when the Tucano Laptop Case was a perfect fit for my 13.3" Toshiba. Being designed for the 13.3" MacBook, it has *quality* written all over it. The ice silver color is stunning.The shoulder straps connect to a couple of metal rings that might be missed -- they almost look like a place to clip your keys on to. But clip on the shoulder strap instead.This case is appropriate for executives and people that are very sure of themselves. The European styling is unique and will definitely attract attention. Don't buy this case if you need to carry a lot of extra stuff along. It's sleek and stylish. It protects your computer from bumps & bruises, and keeps the dust out. You'll look the part as you walk into the board room.The Tucano Laptop case will set you apart from the madding crowd. Buy it only if you dare!
I must agree with Mary and the others. This is not a good fit for the A630. It barely allows the velcro to meet, and forget carrying extra batteries or even a memory card. Amazon should edit the models this case is suited for. I'll use it until I can find a better one locally.
Works flawlessly, much better than a cheaper transmitter I got about a year ago. Plus, on this frequency, there is no interference with my wireless router. the IR remote module did have some issues though, If I put it too close to the IR receptor on my cable box, I would have limited use of the remote. adjusted it and now it works fine.
After reading many reviews found here at this site, I can say that the player itself is great and is all that I expected it to be, however the lanyard would have been much better in black instead of the spiral/braided silver coated with clear plastic. Ear buds, as stated in other reviews, are just to large. Software does a fine job. Yes I would buy it again.
Exactlty what I needed. Nothing crazy about cable product. Does what it is suppose to do and a fantastic price.
This T ring adapter works good with my Nikon D5100. I bought this with theCelestron Universal T-Adapter 1.25in 93640. With these 2 items I was easily able to mount my camera to my Orion Starblast 6.The T ring itself mounts to the camera body tight. It can be somewhat tough to get off the camera. I am not worried about it damaging the camera. If you are careful it comes off smooth its just a little tight which I like.Once I got the ring on the camera with the T-adapter, the whole rig mounted very securely to my telescope. I am very happy with this setup so far. I was able to capture some images of Saturn very quickly compared to using a point and shoot with bracket adapter.
Two batteries are definitely better than one! I was suspicious this was going to be a frivolous purchase. No way. We can shoot for a LONG time before recharging. I was also suspicious because it wasn't a Canon product. No problems to report, and the price was right. An added bonus: it makes the camera body bigger, and more to grasp when holding the camera for action shots. I thought this was a bunch of hogwash when I read reviews about it online but 'tis true!By the way, shop around before buying extra batteries. You will be amazed how low you can go in price compared to name-brand batteries.
There is one thing that I have not seen mentioned here that will make it very difficult to use these headphones -- the rubber gripper that holds the headphones on your head (without them slipping down) disintegrates over time.I have not had my Jensen JW160 headphones that long but that gripper has already broken into several pieces. So now when I put them on my head they just slide down. The earpieces are then down around my neck.I don't know whether this is a problem with all headphones but it is definitely something to consider when buying these headphones.
I was apprehensive about ordering this privacy screen for my work computer. However, I looked online and found reviews on other sites which suggested this 3M product was a good one. I'm glad I did order it because it was easy to install and does not hinder my ability to clearly view the screen. Now, my computer screen is only readable by myself and a person who would sit about 3 feet behind me. People seated farther away are not able to view my screen.
This cable worked well on my PS3 for a total of about 30 minutes before the picture became jumpy and skipped. Tried games, DVD's and Blu-rays all with the same result. Completely useless.
I purchased this unit because it had an HDMI output to match my television along with the price. It may not be the of the highest quality unit, maybe a little flimsy but it is feature laden and it performs well. It seems Toshiba is targeting second line equipment, for budget minded consumers. I purchased thier Cinema Series TV for 2005, and they cut back from the previous year on Features and Quality. I paid $129.00 for the DVD Player with all the features you could want on a DVD Player, its not going to be build like a tank.
I purchased the wireless B router and WUSB.11 and set up a desktop without all the messy wires. It was pretty easy. Initially I had millenium edition of windows and there was a big problem with hooking it up. I gave up (packed it back up and threw into a closet) and when a purchased a new computer with XP it set up very easily. I then purchased a Wireless G notebook adapter for my laptop and it too worked well without the wires. My G54mpbs card only gets 11mbps because of my router. I sometimes need to reboot (once a week) but I am online very frequently with few problems. I do not drop off as I have read in other reviews. One of the better options is that all the equipment is backward and forward compatible so when I get a G 54mbps router I will not have to upgrade my desktop unless I want more than the 11mbps (it is in the kid's room so not really necessary). I am going to hook up a second desktop and will be purchasing a Wireless USB.54G. All in all I gave it 4 stars for the ease that I, a total network novice, was able to set it up and I have no messy wires around. I can't wait until the digital cable becomes wireless.
Works great! It performs as you would expect and at a cost that you can afford. I am quite satisfied.
Like a lot of people I've been reading about, I started having problems with my Westinghouse LCD television only a few months after purchasing it. Unfortunately, my problems are sporadic and, not noticing them when viewing cable television, I assumed that this problem was caused by the other input source I used on it (a video game console). I had that unit serviced twice, and by the time I realized that the problem was with the television and not the input source, the unit was out of warranty by about 3 months. Despite having documentation to show that my problems began only a few months after buying their product, their customer disservice department basically told me I was up poop creek. I guess it was crazy of me to expect a $600 television to work properly for a whole year and a half. Thanks for nothing, Westinghouse! Next time, I'll go with Toshiba or Samsung, and I would encourage anyone else to do the same.ProsLots of inputs, is still semi-functional a whole 15 months after purchase.ConsDiscolored static on areas of uniform color (esp. white and red), framerate drops (bad for gaming), customer service is unresponsive and will allegedly make you pay out of your own pocket for any service they grudgingly provide, other customers have reported sets going dead entirely.
I like the tower, but, the holes in the decorative balls are too small so they could not be placed on top of the tower.
I bought this antenna and the NETGEAR WG111 antenna to compare the two products. The D-LINK DWL-G122 regularly connects at only 36Mbps while the NETGEAR WG111 plugged into the same computer sitting in the same spot connects at the advertised 54Mbps. Perhaps this is just a fluke with my computer or the way the factory default step downs are set up but this is what I have observed.
I've had this monitor for at least 2 years, and it's still the best picture ever. It's amazing how swindled everyone's been by the LCD craze, considering how poor a quality the image usually is.Anyway, I know it's irrelevant now, but since I saw the bad review someone else gave, I just want to point out: the guy was wrong. He probably had it next to a strong magnetic field (maybe it was on the same circuit as his refrigerator or an old television).
I got this routor few weeks before and found this working fine with no issues. My basic requirements such as web interface, good security and reception are met and happy with this kit.
Check with your cable provide before buying the HD adapter. I have Brighthouse HD and use a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD DVR connected via HDMI to Samsung LCD. Brighthouse sets up the DVR so that when the HDMI output is in use the component video output is disabled--bit of a problem when trying to feed a Slingbox from the component outputs! Check out the Slingbox forums for more info.If I could use HDMI and component sources from my Explorer at the same time this would be a good buy. Picture quality is great when fed from a HD component video source. However, at this point this cable is a waste of money.
Pros:- Very compact! Much smaller than I expected it to be.- Many features, but auto mode takes some wonderful photos.- Great battery life. I used it non-stop for about 4 hours and the battery didn't even get low.- Huge LCD! (you can adjust the brightness)Cons:- The controls seem a little small at first. If you have big fingers, you might be frustrated until you get used to it.- The video recording looks good, but for some reason, the audio cuts out every few seconds. Which kind of makes it useless for videos. It's like listening to a cell phone call that keeps going in and out. :(
I PURCHASED THIS PORTABLE DVD PLAYER FOR MYSELF BEACAUSE I AM ALWAYS ON THE MOVE. WHEN I SPOTTED IT I THOUGHT FOR THE MONEY IT WAS A GOOD DEAL. IT IS PACKED WITH FEATURES THAT THE MORE EXPENSIVE ONES HAVE AND YET IS AFFORDABLE. THE PICTURE QUALITY IS GREAT FOR A 6.5 INCH SCREEN.THE SOUND QUALITY THROUGH THE SPEAKERS COULD BE BETTER BUT AFTER TESTING MORE EXPENSIVE UNITS AND NOT GETTING THAT MUCH MORE OUT OF THEM I DECIDED IT'S WITHIN LIMITS. I ALSO LIKED THAT YOU CAN PLUG IT INTO YOUR HOME ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. IT HAS ALL THE PLUGS AND WIRES TO HOOK IT UP TO ANY SYSTEM. ANOTHER NICE FEATURE IS THE 3-WAY POWER SUPPLY: BATTERY, CAR ADAPTER, AC.ADAPTER,AND EARBUDS FOR PRIVATE LISTENING. IT ALSO HAS A FULL FUNCTION REMOTE. THE BATTERY ALSO GIVES YOU ABOUT 2+ HOURS OF USE.
I recently bought this lens for a Nikon D90 camera. I am new to Macro Photography and chose this lens over the Nikon 85mm. At first I had trouble taking macro pictures with the lens. I know you are supposed to use a tripod, but right now that's just not my style. Finding a way to put a tripod in front of a flower and trying to catch the bee in the act just doesn't appeal to me. My pictures at first were blurry. My shutter speed was too low to hand hold the shots. After giving the shutter more speed I solved that problem. Now my pictures are just as nice and clear. The lens works well with my Nikon D90. It doesn't make any noise at all and is very snappy to lock in when I use auto focus. It doesn't hunt at all. I did find that in taking pictures of things close up it is easier to take the pictures in manual focus. Focusing in manual is real easy with this lens. The picture quality is fabulous! I just love this lens!!!!! I posted a link to some of my pictures in the comments section.
As one who spends a lot of time (too much really...) on the computer, especially the Internet, I developed an extreme cramping in my right wrist and pinky finger. It was due to the ergonomic design of the 'old' mouses. It's not natural (neither are the original keyboards).This mouse is more ergonomically natural and the tracking ball is great compared to moving the mouse around (which is also an agitation to the wrist).It does take some getting used to but once you've made the switch, it's difficult to go back. It is much more comfortable and eases the pain in my wrist. I'd give this one a thumbs up, especially if you've developed the cramping symptoms that accompany too much repetitive use.
This tool saved my sanity! I am in a graphics design class and was having all sorts of trouble using a mouse for drawing. My brain says "drawing is done with a pen or pencil, not a mouse!" Gripping the pointing device as a pen made all the difference in my ability to complete my assignments.Even the mouse that comes with the pen and tablet is like no other mouse I've used before. The mouse glides smoothly and there is NO resistance what so ever. I've only had this tool for about a week and still have yet to make use of all it's capabilities, but I am well on my way to making friends with Adobe Illustrator and Photo Shop.If you are a graphic design student or even someone who is learning these fine tools on your own, buy a Wacom tablet before you even start the lessons.
Good ontime delivery as promised. Not overly impressed with the FM technology as I get quite a bit of hum on the speakers. To be fair I live in a large urban area and the dial is crowded; I haven't tried it in a less populated area.
Probably not the best quality manufacture but we're talking digital here. It doesn't matter. Save yourself the 50 bucks and buy some Blu-Ray discs.
The order will be wrong at least 50% of the time. Note that the description of this item is for vivid light magenta. Now look at the picture: Vivid Magenta. Note that the item number is T580B. You will receiveT5806. They have a great return policy if you don't mind waiting an extra week for your ink. I'm done with amazon!!
Bought this for grandchild's first player for Bible Stories. On the first try the CD threw an error code, then tried again and it worked. Tried different CDs and same result. It looks like there is some special sequence to make the thing work but at this point, I would not recommend the purchase. My son did like the cassette player as he listened to his old tapes from the 1980s.
The cable works great, i use it for everything, my BluRay player, PS3, my computer works great and so much better than the price you would find at any WALMART
The small side prism delivers substantially more luminiscent imaging of the fainter stars than one could actually expect. However, manual guiding might be a real challenge, especially, should your option is limited by Alt-Az GoTo mount. Therefore I suggest to get prepared to study auto-guiding software and test your RS-232 port communication. Also, in order to use Canon EOS 300...450 models, you need to obtain additional extender ring, because the radial guider's winding-in will be obstructed by the dimentions of the built-in EOS flash.
I have this and Bluray. Both a good. I have no complaints, this is a better pc of equipment than the Panasonic Bluray I have. Also, Toshiba sends you the firmware updates.Panasonic requires downloading and burning to a CD. I hope HD wins, but bet they both survive.
I bought this scanner 2 years ago and it's worked okay. Several times I ran into some gliches and it didn't scan well when hooked through my priner.We just recently bought a new computer which came with Windows XP and this scanner is not compatable with that program. I might as well throw it away! Anyone want mine for free??? LOL!
I originally bought this to use for my tv, and it has not failed me thus far. However, since it was so good, it has been repossessed by my sister until I pay off a couple favors. Whether it be music on TV or movies on the computer (or vice-versa), these surround sound speakers will do the trick in a pinch. Next up, karaoke-compatability!Pros:-Loud+ deep bass. Excellent for my 20 x 40 entertainment room.-Works excellent in compatability with gaming or regular computers-Exceeds expectations when connected to TV (accessories may be required)Cons:-Wired, and a tad short at that. (Maybe it can be fixed with some accessories)-Limited control on sound besides volume and superbass.
Item was as described by seller. Is in like new condition , works as it should, and was a good value.
I have to say, I did not purchase these ear buds expecting fantastic quality. When buying a six dollar pair of ear buds, you simply don't expect a great deal, right?Wrong!The sound quality of these is excellent, better than any earbuds I've owned in the past (and I'm no audiophile, but I've had $20-$50 pairs before). They're definitely not going to astound you with their bass, but their mid and upper range is very good, and not tinny at all. On top of that, there's very little noise pollution/leaking involved. A few inches from my ear and the previously immersive sound experience is hardly detectable. Finally, in terms of comfort they are much better than expected, and I hardly notice they are there. A word on comfort, though: They are just plastic. No rubber, no foam, nothing (which surprised me), but they fit snugly and aren't in the least uncomfortable, even when compared to the nice rubber attachments of my old deceased Plantronics buds.. I hardly notice them!Pros:* Price* Sound quality (unless you're looking for heavy bass)* Comfortable, though not to the extent of five-attachment molded rubber tips.Cons:* Cheap looking (though in my case, this too is a pro)* Weak low range/bass
I have had many routers and most of them didn't last me long. After a few months of owning them I would start getting disconnects. I have owned this router for a year an a half without problems. It works well and it is reliable. I had some problems setting up some VOIP but updating the firmware resolved that. I removed on star because the technology is outdated. It would be nice to have the equivalent router with support for 802.11n and gigabit ethernet.
These are perhaps some of the most comfortable fitting headphones on the market. That being said, don't buy them. They also happen to be some of the worst-sounding. Im not comparing them to expensive headphones - mostly my sony behind the head style, and my koss sportapro. These sound tin-y, midrange-y, and overblown. Oh, and I dont understand how the other reviewers are saying there's good bass, because I didn't find ANY.After reading the reviews, I thought that maybe I had bought a bum pair, so I returned them and bought another of the exact same type. Nope. Same thing. Terrible sound. The same terrible sound, so I know it's not a defect.How can Koss make such amazing under $20 headphones like the SportaPro's and the Earbuds, yet make such terrible headphones like these. I wonder if the QA department even took a listen to these.Such a disappointment cuz I REALLY love the style on these and the amazing comfort - especially for those with active lifestyles.Anyway - steer clear. Either that or you can Frankenstien them and glue some Earbuds on to the neat little clip.Good luck.
Forget extended warranties. You can get an "all peril" personal articles insurance policy from State Farm for about $30 a year that covers your camera if it is lost, stolen, rained on, dropped, left on a bus, eaten by the family dog, whatever. Other insurance companies probably offer the same thing. I have all of my camera equipment (video, digital, stills, tripods, accessories, etc.) and laptop computer covered on one of these for $30 per year. They'll pay to fix or if it can't be fixed, to replace with "like kind and quality".
Good size, made in a resistent material and the U3 software is great to have mobility, you can synchronize your files, favorities and use them anywhere. Also, get an antivirus and software for photo edition. From U3 software central you can download some software free and others with a cost.The only thing i miss from it is the cord (it doesn't brings one), but it was not a bit deal since i took the one from my old flash drive (256mb) and i use it with the new.
I loved it, because it come with tape adaptor to put in car
This device runs my HD 64" TV, AV receiver, DVD player, and Direct TV HD video receiver and TIVO without effort! Tech support is very helpful and will work with you until all problems are solved. Get rid of those five remotes on the coffee table today ! Amazon had the BEST price by far as well.
This is an awesome product! Philips really means business when it comes to these headphones. I am able to study my classes on CD in a noisy room. All I do is activate the noise-cancelling option, and walah!! No noise! Great product for an unbelievable price.
Well, I loved my ezcam, but here is the down and dirty:PROS:1. Easy & Quick/mostly painless install2. Cute fun motion games for kids included on the install cd, that uses motion sensing to play games, my 6 yr old niece and 8 yr old nephew loved it (at least for the first 5-10 min)3. Excellent video & still capture software, so easy to use4. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking (I can't count the number of times I dropped mine, either from adjusting my 17" monitor and whoops forgetting I had my camera on top OR while I was rooting around moving stuff on my desk and bumped my monitor, it never fazed this sturdy little cam).5. Decent picture quality (but, only if you have plenty of light).6. GOTTA LOVE THE PRICE!! I lucked out and got mine new at Office Depot a long time ago during a sale or discontinue clearance and only paid $20 bucks for it.CONS:1. Forget about support, but then that's the case with a lot of pc accessories now a days.2. ONLY WORKS WITH WIN 98 OR 2000 (if I recall it took a bit of fudging around with the install but it wasn't anything really difficult), but because I now have XP, I have to buy a new webcam (okay so it also helps that I won't have to listen to all of my friends fuss about the pic quality - I'm not big on bright lighting).3. YOU HAVE TO HAVE LOTS OF BRIGHT LIGHT or this little toy isn't going to show anything but a dark image and you won't even be able to make out your face. Natural sunlight doesn't count as it seemed to make my images have a rather yellow tint.So, if this is a first webcam and you have a tight budget and your pc is running 98 or 2000 then I say go for it, it's worth the very small amount of money you will spend out of pocket to get a web cam that's inexpensive.
Within 15 minutes of installing the scanner and its software I had scanned over 20 cards. It's easy to use, fast and accurate. You still need to check the entries but editing is easy. I have also exported to and imported from Outlook....that took a little time to figure out but once you get the hang of it, it's fairly straightforward. All in all, I'm really pleased with this product.
I am very happy with the Klipsch Promedia 2.1. I read as many reviews as I could before purchasing, considering the GMX A-2.1 among others. I really had Klipsch in mind because of their track record and the raving reviews. It definitely performs and has plenty of power (much to spare). I cannot speak so much to the quality because I do not have a trained ear for intense listening. All I can say is that it sounded way better than my old speakers ($$ computer show piece of junk). I also own the Logitech z-560 THX 4.1 system for my computer at school. Comparing the two, it seems like the klipsch system has more power (both have plenty to spare). I assume that having a separate tweeter improves the quality of the highs, but I couldn't really hear a difference. Also, the Klipsch gives you more control over the subwoofer. When i turn the subwoofer down on the Klipsch, it is very close to off, when I turn the bass control down on the Logitech, the subwoofer is still booming. The Klipsch system is fairly easy to set up. The lack of bare end wires (the Klipsch has a mini jack on the speaker end) might turn some users off. Doesn't really bother me. The price of the system is a real hit to the checking account, and I'm not even sure it's worth it. For $$ more I could have purchased the z-560's again. Alas, no room for it and no 5.1 sound card for this. This system will be overkill for most users, but if you like big sound without distortion and you have some money to spend, here is your system. Gamers should probably get a 5.1 system by Klipsch (Promedia, not GMX) or Logitech. You can read plenty of technical reviews (with fancy graphs and numbers and jargon like "soundstage") online. They all proclaim the Klipsch promedia 2.1 the standard by which every other 2.1 Computer Speaker system is measured. Design wise, these aren't exactly sexy, but not hideous or out of date either. They are quite large, larger than the Logitech sattelites. I recommend these speakers to the buyer not on a tight budget who listens to a lot of music. I don't recommend these speakers to gamers or buyers who want to watch DVDs because of the lack of 5.1. Just for the heck of it, I've also seen/heard a klipsch promedia 5.1 setup (probably playing stereo mode) broadcast to an entire street block. It wasn't anythign close to a concert, but if it's enough to travel that far with clarity, it's certainly enough to fill up a room.
Purchased in August, this unit came with a defective car adapter cord. In other words, you are fine until the rechargeable battery gives out-- you will have directions for the first 2 hours of your trip only !!According to their 800 number, the car adapter cord is still on back-order due to high demand. So they continue to sell new units, presumably with car adapter cords that work, but can't replace loads of defective ones. Weird. If you will only use the Nextar unit for very short trips, give it a try.
Tried setting it up and only one computer would work. Called into IOGear tech support and after 40 minutes of waiting I got a voicemail that just said "Tech Support" and beeped. Left a message, figured it might be lunch time? About 4 hours later I called again and after waiting about 25 minutes got a tech support person who told me to try re-connecting both computers again. WOW. So I did and again only one machine works. When I use the USB ports in the front for the KB and mouse it freezes constantly for 1-3 seconds. This is not a good product nor is the tech support worth the 40 minute hold time. REQUESTING A REFUND`
I was only able to use this filter for a couple weeks after purchasing it but the photos were excellent, especially for landscape photos. Unfortunately the camera with Canon's 10-22 wide angle zoom lens was mounted on a tripod and fell off lens first onto the cement in a parking lot. The impact shattered this filter and jammed the ring on the lens but after using a pair of pliers to break the rest of the glass out of the filter ring, then lens still worked good as new.It hurt to lose this filter and rip it apart with a pair of pliers, however it probably saved the lens from sure destruction. The glass and the film are both very sturdy as it took quite a while to break the glass out of the ring even with a pair of pliers.
The Sony Walkman is a favorable product. It is a durable and practical and handy entertainment resource for just about any type of work or pleasure. We are enjoying the walkman to help the chore at hand or for just listening to while on the beach. It has been a popular item at our house!
I already bought near 35 players to all my friends, and it's a great price/quality relation.
Crazy. Just got them in the mail and hooked them up to my ipod in minutes. Highly recommend for the price you pay. Very clear no static and easy hook up. i search everywhere for a great price and i found it here. Go really well with the apple products got the nice look to it and to top it off the blue lights on the bottom are sick. Very small take up not even half the space of my old stereo. Buy them and you'll love them. DONT BUY THEM AND YOU'LL REGRET IT.
I bought this motherboard about two weeks ago.It really works well with my new AMD cpu.I think this one is really good.
Even though this is a smaller flash, the pictures taken with it are great. I have the Nikon SB600, a larger flash. For most situation the result from this flash and the SB600 is the same. This flash is lighter and more portable so I will be using this more often then the SB600. This flash is so light that I leave the flash on the camera. So I get great pictures more often with this smaller unit than the bigger SB600. I learned that a flash that you can use more often is more important than the size/power of the flash. The best thing about this flash is the bounce feature. You can use flip the flash head 60 to 90 degree. This give you a nice picture with natural light instead of the bright flash. This feature is going to make your picture much nicer than without an external flash. You can never get this kind of picture with the built in flash.
I know that many people feel that Bose is overpriced, but these speakers are just plain awesome. I use these speakers on my television primarily for watching Blu-rays. The HD audio is stunning with as much bass as you will ever hear from 2.0 speakers. The overall sound is much better than my Logitech 5.1 speakers. I like how I get powerful sound with only two speakers and the dual RCA audio inputs are great for connecting multiple audio sources. I have used these speakers for a year and they haven't disappointed me.
Works well with separate answering machine. Makes copies well. Did not come with four-color introductory stickers on the outside to help identify parts and features. Initial print cartridge lasting well. Pleased with purchase.
I bought this product as a holiday gift for my roommate. It shipped really fast and came in all it's original packaging. She loves it and uses it everyday!
i had a pioneer head for about 6 or 7 years so i wanted to get a new one but didnt have a lot of money to spend so i searched on here and this one caught my eye didnt think it would have the best sound but got it today installed it and wow amazing better than my old one sound is clear and even put some bass in my speakers i didnt know i had and it looks amazing especialy at night
I highly recommend Eclipse to clean your sensor, if you feel comfortable cleaning it yourself. I have a Nikon D300s and the sensor is always getting dust specks. I've used the blower, it didn't work. Then I tried a brush, it made streaks. So I tried the Eclipse swabs, it worked like a dream!! Make sure you get the correct swab size. I had to do it a couple of times, but it cleaned it, no more dust or streaks!! Watch their video before you attempt it. It is so much easier to clean it yourself, then to pack your camera up and send it to the manufacturer.
Buyer be ware if you have a problem with delivery or the TV you will be left on your own to sort it out. Amazon may or may not be a big trust worthy company, but they will still leave it to you to sort out there is no personal customer service other then email (run around)!! Bare that in mind before making any large purchase, may be better to pay a little more through a company with a store front at least you will have someone to complain to face to face or take the item back.
These speakers i must say have Great output sound,the only reason i gave it 4 instaed of 5, is because the volume dile reaches its max outputaround 1/5 of the totaly rotation, (if turned more, the volume wont go up anymore/\this makes the dial realy sensitive, if you turn it up like 50 degrees of its rotation, then BAM BLASTLING LOUD MUSIC hahahahim assuming this isent frequnt in the manofacturing, so buy them! they are great
Item was described accurately, as well as arriving on time. HDMI was in great shape and worked as it was supposed to. would recommend to other buyers
I also have the 53" octabox and this strip light is wide enough and long enough to use as a fill, but also rotate and use as a background light. The quality is great, it's really fast to put together, and it did come with a bag to hold the whole box, rods and the speedring. Having said that, I just put it all together in the same bag as the Octabox to save lugging two bags around. Really glad I got these and not cheaper models as I suspect the build quality but also the way it's built to put out light is much better than cheaper products. It also feels like if I look after these, I'll never need to upgrade/change.
This is a good package containing the battery grip and two extra batteries for the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. Although it's not a Canon branded product, with some noticeable difference in product quality (as mentioned in other reviews), it's still good value for the money. Keep in mind this entire package costs slightly less than one extra battery from Canon.The battery grip comes with two inserts, one where you can use from one to two lithium ion batteries at any time - with very good battery life; the other insert takes six AA batteries and can be used for situations where it's not possible to recharge the lithium batteries.If you're into brand, buy the Canon battery grip. If you are looking for functionality and value for the money, the Opteka Battery Pack Grip is a good choice.
This thing has constant hum coming from the speakers, even when connected to an iPod nano. At high volume its poor quality shows well, with plenty of distortion and clipping. Clock and alarm are hard to setup. It doesn't control your iPod sound, which is annoying because you have to press the buttoms in the ipod in a incovenient position when docked.Not worth the price charged in any way.
We live in a valley and I was expecting high hopes from this antenna after reading reviews here only to be disappointed. I works no better than my regular rabbit ears.Funny, a guy across town can receive 8 stations through the airwaves with a Radio Shack special while we are stuck at 3. I was hoping to at least receive one or two stations more.It probably works fine for those on flat land without obstacles.The good thing about this antenna is that it has a separate video switch so setting up your DVD player and playing it is as easy as flipping a switch.
I intended to replace my VCR's with DVD recorders to be able to record HD programs. So I ran some experiments with the intent of finding what DVD speed matched the VCR at low and high speeds. But this Sony recorder was so bad that I never got that far. First I tuned both units and also the television to the same analog channel (from antenna). Before I even got as far as recording, I compared the images from (1) the TV tuner, (2) the Sony DVD recorder, and (3) the JVC VCR. The VCR was very close to the TV direct, but the image from the DVD recorder was definitely not as crisp as either of the others. With such a poor source it was difficult to evaluate the recorded images. Thinking the problem was with the DVD's inferior tuner, I then repeated the test using a recording from a digital camcorder. This time the deficiency with the Sony DVD recorder was even worse. The whole purpose of changing from tape to DVD is quality, and with this unit it's definitely not there.
This thing is terrible. I don't know where to begin! Anything I burn (if it burns) doesn't play on anything else. The picture quality sucks. Any good features are non-existant. I actually got sunburned from the bright display. It was WAY overpriced. And to top it off, it crapped out on me 14 days after the warranty expired. Thanks Toshiba for a wonderful product.
i hate this tv, it really sucks. :]TGOD
great scanner by this value, good quality of image from negatives or slides. Slow but one justifies by the quality and the price.
Hi, I have a personal DSL connection at home that I occasionally use to connect to my office through Shiva VPN software. I notice that the VPN software that creates a secure &quot;tunnel&quot; into our server park at work designates a new IP address to my home computer. Would this still work through the Linksys Router? Or would the router lock on to one IP address only??Any help appreciated. Please mail back at stiank@&lt;nospam&gt;yahoo.com.Thanks, Stian
If you are having second thoughts about purchasing this item, then im here to say its worth it. I bought it on may 6 from amazon. And it was totally worth it. It has great battery life. And the pictures on the computyer are very clear. The manual is easy to use and very clear. I am not good with cameras but this one was easy to operate. I highly recommend it. GREAT CAMERA...CANON is the best!
This unit is super simple to implement and use. I have only heard one caution about it: do not try to update the firmware code, leave it be if it is working for you. This is the second one I have purchased in 2 years, so I am a return customer.
Thanks for the ink cartridge. What a great price - new in the package. It works great! Thanks for the fast shipping. Would gladly do business with you again.
One month after I purchased this product it broke. Asked Lexar to replace it and they basically ignored me. Buy another brand.
The case is pretty big for the camera only but with the telo or wide lens the case is too small. it covers everything well if you are taking it to the beach. Im very happy with this purchase. I recommend you guys to buy buy this case if u want to use only the camera.
Just connect it to your computer and it works. There is nothing more easy to use than this barcode scanner.
I bought this item because we live in a hurricane prone area on the eastern shore of Maryland. I want to have all of the advance information on a weather threat as soon as possible, especially in the middle of the night when sleeping. Luckily, I haven't had an alert but feel much more at ease knowing I will be forwarned of any threatning weather.
The overall quality of this case is pretty pathetic. It probably wont last very long. Also, it has this really strange feeling material that almost sticks to you hand (almost like rubber). I only paid $8 which was fine for its rare use to transport DVDs on vacations.
This was my first time changing out a heatsink/fan combo and WOW what a Difference! The reason why I wanted to swap out the stock Intel heatsink for this Zalman 7000B-Cu was obviously the temperatures I was getting from the CPU. I think someone was playing around with my heatsink/processor because the old thermal paste on it was warped and some was missing. Anyway, checked out the BIOS/PC health settings one day and surprised to find out that Idle CPU temp was 64 Celsius!!! Imagine what the full load temp would have been!Needless to say, I was troubled and began my research on Heatsink's on the WWW. This Zalman flower kept coming up in good reviews(good cooling AND low noise), but I was hesistant because of the size. I have a Socket 478-Giga-byte SinXP1394 board with the Dual Phase Power board installed next to the processor slot which gets in the way of the huge Zalman. It was either the DPVRM board with the cool blue LED or the Zalman 7000B-Cu Heatsink with great reviews or some other less-than-satisfactory Heatsink.Well, Zalman won! I installed that puppy in 20 minutes mostly because I got a little messy with thermal goo/cleanup. Very easy to install--just two screws did it!Booting up gave me the surprise of the day--after reading so many good reviews of this product being low noise and lowering other peoples CPU temperatures by 5-10 degrees, I was shocked. My idle CPU temperature was now down to 35 Celsius--from 64 degrees! A 29 degree difference!! Now that was amazing.The noise is also minimal, just as advertised. EXCELLENT PRODUCT!Zalman has sure spoiled me now with the super-easy installation and efficiency of this product. Providing some thermal paste was great and also the ability of this heatsink to work with AMD chips was also a PLUS. The price is excellent as well...Amazon is on par with other specialty stores.
I've used this product quite extensively in the first month of ownership. I registered the product and downloaded the new firmware and 2010 map software within the first couple days after it arrived. The process was straight forward and easy. It did take about four total hours (two for download and two to install). Although it has a smaller screen than the newest models, I actually like the overall size of the Nuvi 360. My friend has the Nuvi 66o which has a larger screen, but its larger size makes it a little bulkier.The Nuvi 360 is very easy and intuitive to use. I played with it around the house before my first car trip. I programmed a variety of familiar destinations and checked the routes. They weren't always the routes I would take, but they often saved time over my typical route. It is so easy to use that I plan on getting another one for my daughter.I tried using the blue tooth feature, and it worked just fine, although it's not as convenient as a wireless earpiece.My favorite features are "Go Home" and "Recent Selections". On one of our first trips, we attended a wedding in an unfamiliar, out-of-the-way town. We left the event in the evening so it is dark. I tapped the "Go Home" tab, and the Nuvi lead us safely home through a series of complicated turns that would have been difficult to navigate, if not dangerous, using a map or written directions.The reason I've given the Nuvi 360 4 and not 5 stars is because it sometimes takes several minutes (and I mean up to seven minutes one time) to acquire satellites. Fortunately it wasn't during a critical time of need. For the most part, this little GPS does exactly what it should - it safely guides you to your destination.
I purchased this printer for the house, for personal use. It was easy to install, and functions perfectly. I do not do an abundance of photo printing with it, so I can't comment on the quality or ink usage. It is not fancy or top of the line, but it was just what I was looking for, at the right price. I would recommend this printer to anyone looking for a home printer that sees light to medium utilization.
The Cobra Esd 6060 6-Band Esd Radar/Laser Detector that I bought through Amazon was all I needed compact, and does a good job a detecting,good price. I'm going to buy another for my other car.
I was stuck in Afghanistan and my 1 year old Dell Ethernet card died. I had no way to crack it open to install a new one so I found this. It came and popped it in and it was faster than the factory one that I paid extra for to be fast.
As most people know, SanDisk is really the Cadillac of flash memory products, and this is no disappointment to me. Turns out my Canon A570IS camera has some sort of driver problem downloading files over ~300MB on the USB connection, so I wanted a card reader that handled SDHC so I didn't have to go through the camera (my built-in card reader on the laptop handles SD but not SDHC, of course). In any case, this is perfect, works like a charm out of the box, SD, SDHC, etc.etc. I have a PNY 8GB class 4 card, meaning it should read/write at 4MB/sec or higher, and I just benchmarked the read speed at over 7 MB/sec, and the write at about 4.5 MB/sec on this particular card, which leads to believe, as expected, that this SanDisk device runs at maximum speed for your card. So this is the device you want. Have no hesitation, SanDisk practically invented this technology, you know.
This item has great promise but using it is not transparent. Be prepared to shlog through lots of instructions that are not altogether clear.
I have been using these headphones since I was young and I love them! You can't beat the price. I hate the ear bud kind because they give me headaches, maybe I just have a weird ear canal, but these fit perfectly, others around me can't hear a thing, and the sound is good. They are not BOSE headphones, nor are they noise cancellation, but you can throw them in a bag, the plastic headband is VERY flexible, and they last for years. Plus, at under $10, what more could you ask for?
The scroll wheel doesn't work properly on this mouse, and I've seen other reviews with the same problem. I use this mouse for graphics applications and am constantly using the scroll wheel to zoom in and out. It has some kind of weird delay..sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. A huge and frustrating impediment to productivity. I'm replacing it with something else.
The specs on this product said they were 2500 mAh batteries...however the batteries shipped were 2300 mAh. I wouldn't have bought them if the specs had ben given correctly.
This is a great, economical wireless transmitter. The sound is great and it is simple to use. I highly recommend this product. Great price.
What I liked best is that this was trivial to set up. Put in the toner cartridge, and connect to the network, and hit add printer on my OS X 10.5.5 box. Ignore all the driver disks, etc., it just works.I use this primarily for text. The text is great. One other review commented on banding of photos, and I do see some of that. So not recommended if your primary use is photo printing. But if you just want an easy to use, fast, duplexing printer for text, this is it.
I consider myself an extreme cacher/hiker usually taking the path least traveled. I use this holster to hang my etrex from an accessible loop on my back pack. Very convenient and secure, the etrex maintains satellite connection and I can easily check it when I want to. This is a great quality item that allows easy access to all the GPS buttons. I am ordering my second holster to replace the one I purchased 4 years ago, the elastic finally wore out. Love it!
This lens works like I would expect to see in a premium Canon lens. I wish I could have spent a few extra bucks for the upgraded version.
Works perfectly with my camera. Very convenient and useful. One of the best inventions/ideas that has been made for cameras. I love it !!!
I love everything about the Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks, except for the sound quality. It sounds really staticy. The size is great for laptop bags, the video quality is acceptable (manual focus though instead of automatic focus) Nice short cord. Fits well on laptop. But I returned it due to the sound quality not being optimal. Hard to talk to people over a webcam that emits static.
So good I bought another one! Panasonic has a winner here. Too bad so expensive, but works great! Quality product except the power adaptor which seems to burn out after a couple of years. Can easily buy another one though, or compatible one. You'll need to know a little about opening up a port and port forwarding on your home router if you want to see the video remotely, especially with more than one camera. "Zoom" feature is digital only and only in Internet Explorer. Sound only in I.E. too I think. Resolution is good. Camera lens does not physically zoom, but does actually move left right up down. Microphone is very sensitive and motion detection does work well. Internal memory can hold several hours of captures depending on what resolution/size you choose and frame rate / number of frames per capture. Very configurable. I got the BL-C131A.
Too large for my Laptop....I was also afraid of the strap breaking - because it is plastic, and all of the fittings are plastic. Not good.....It alsolooks very diffrent than that on the photos.... Kind of flimsyI don't use it........... I bought another case........
They fit the shredder, and it's really great to not have to empty the basket by turning it upside down, then pulling off all the little bits of cofetti that stuck.It would be nice if the bags fit more snugly -- the top kind of hangs out of the basket, and doesn't look all that neat -- but they are cheap plastic bags, after all.
Surge protection is not the only issue one need consider with respect to television, stereo, or computer hardware. AC power noise is another aspect to consider in order to maximize the quality and life of your investments. I found the Monster Cable PowerCenter a fine small investment for surge protection while also allowing a modest improvement in TV picture quality.UPDATE A YEAR+ LATER: The surge protector flat out went dead. No signs of power surge as others in the area were present and did not suddenly die. Overall, as typical with Monster products, overpriced and apparently not one that is long lasting.
This is my first digital camera, though I've used many. So far, I've been happy with the quality of photographs and the ease of use. It is not small enough to fit in my pocket, but it isn't heavy either. There are many handy features that I will be trying soon. I've used the timer, which works very well and was intutive to learn. The include memory card is pathetically small-16MB. Be sure you purchase at least 1 GB if you plan to take more than 4 pictures at one time.
This was definitely the best price on the web. I've been looking for a deal on this pack for a couple of months. Great service, fast shipping. Very pleased. Thank you, Darren.
My wife asked for an in ear headset to use with our home phone. It works for her."It is either a very brave or stupid man who does not give his woman exactly what she asked for."
These earbuds are awesome. I have a pair of Bose, too, and although they sound good, the V-MODA is as good or better and stays in the ears much better.
I bought this to workout with, and I really don't like it. I used it twice and it was just too much of a pain to bother with. Hard to use my iPod with it on. It puts it in a very awkward position. The armband was not comfortable either. The one good feature was how well it was made, but given how uncomfortable it was it would never get worn-out anyways!
I have searched low and high for a good pair of earbuds. These do not disappoint. However, with the good points (wonderful sound quality, excellent ambient passive noise reduction) one problem mentioned by others sticks:The tips shipped on the earbuds did not come off too easily. In fact, I think I may have marred the outside of one of the stems trying to get the tip off. I was just about to start cutting it off as I have read others have had to do when it finally came off.Come on SHURE, you could have taken the money spent on the fancy metal shipping case and used it to improve the quality assurance. I only hope my earbud stems survive now :-(And yes, I KNOW that I read about this very problem from others, but considering the reputation these buds have for their unsurpassible (sp?) quality, I thought that maybe I might get missed by the "sticking tips" issue.Oh well, just have to be extra careful from now on.
You know what you're getting when you buy this, it's nothing special, but it gets the job done.
Film sent to me was expired in 2005. Returned back to Amazon for a refund.
Works well for what it is however, there is a catch... You have to take the band off the watch to clip it in. Like another reviewer stated (wish I would have listed) its actually easier to find a big piece of foam to cut to size and wrap around your handlebar. This is what I ended up doing and its working great.
I purchased an OPPO DV-981HD-DVD player and hooked it up to a 50-inch Panasonic plasma TV with 1080p resolution (Model TH-50PZ700U). Installation took twenty seconds: one HDMI cable, and that's it.I've played science fiction movies (2001; Terminator); old b&w; classics(Citizen Kane; Casablanca); epics (Dr. Zhivago); music videos -- and they all look stupendous. NOT ONCE has this DVD player failed to load and play my movies. The sound is great even though I did not purchase a sound system. This reflects well on both the OPPO player, and the Panasonic TV. The remote control is simple and clear. The instruction manual is thorough and plainly worded, but for me, reading it was a waste of time. This machine runs itself. After one month of use, if there is a flaw in this product, I have yet to find it.
This is by far my favorite Radio. A Delphi/XM Radio product, after several years of ownership, it remains on several hours a day at home while I enjoy many many channels, from Baseball to Classical Music to the BBC World Service, to World Cup Football, to NPR, to Old Time Radio, Drama, Jazz,and much more. The sound is great. I rarely have trouble picking up a clear signal. Delphi certainly knew how to make a boom box that gives great sound for those classical music channels (a real test).[[ASIN:B00008CLZS Delphi SA10001 XM SKYFi
I was skeptical of this unit when I saw it's price, and thought "pfft! 30w per speaker, weak"This unit is really powerful and amazing quality sound. In setup, you can even set up the individual output volume of all of the speakers (which the poster who commented about weak rear speakers probably didn't know).I have not experienced any of the issues anyone else has, it is a great unit, I just wish it had an RCA out for the audio as well.
I liked my Visor before, but now with the keyboard, I can use for notes in meetings, journals, and other lengthy entries. I set it up first thing in the morning and use it though-out the day. The information in useful to me in my time-keeping and I don't want to put my private (sometimes venting) thoughts on my desktop at work. I have found the information to be invaluable and I have never been able to do this with a pencil and paper. I would have never done it with the stylus.It's fun to watch people watch me. This is quite an ice breaker and conversation piece.
Not much else to say. The diffuser works OK, but no better than an index card. It also costs a full stop on the flash exposure. Save your money; use a white index card instead.
For the price [...] this DVD player is well worth the money. It does not have progressive scan, but I did not purchase this player for that feature. This unit has many good features and the sound and picture quality are very good by using just the RCA audio and video connections. It had a very good review from consumer reports (a publication I highly recommed and utilize, sepecially for consumer electronic purchases). MP3 playback is very good, as is the VCD. DVD-R, CD-R/RW, all play well on this device.Not an excellent player (for excellence purchase a Sony DVD-NC655P, my other player). But still a very, very good and economical player.
I've owned two different Digital Rebel bodies, both the 18-55 and the 55-200mm lenses. In my view, the D300 is the camera for anyone's entry into DSLR based photography. The images generated by this camera and either of the afore mentioned lenses are simply amazing. When proper effort is put into learning the functionality and capability of this piece of equipment, you can expect images that are the equal of any 6 megapixtel camera on the market. The lenses are not the equal of the top of the line canon glass, nor are they intended to be. They are entry level lenses that will allow you to get a feel for DSLR photography without investing thousands of dollars. A top of the line Canon lens on the D300 and on the higher end D10 generates images that are indistinguishable from one other. I know this because I have both cameras, some of canon's finer lenses, and I've tested. The D300 is an exceptional value and the addition of the $100 18-55mm lens is unbeatable by any manufacturer.
I really like these small speakers - at least smaller than the old ones I was using. They fit in the speaker stands I had, but take up so much less space than those monsters! And the sound is excellent.
I had to buy this because in Seattle, ABC is not picked up by Dish Network.This item looks like a normal small antenna and I didn't expect to pick up much of a signal, especially because our family room is situated low near basement level and there are 50 foot trees in our backyard between us and the city 20 miles away. But this antenna worked very well and we had problems with only a few channels. HD is beautiful and I'm very happy. If Dish picks up ABC again soon I might return this item but otherwise it is a great product. I might even move it to a TV on the upper level of my house for even better reception.
I bought a Linare PC a couple of years ago (same PC sold here but in a different case). The OS (at the time) was a bastardized version of redhat Linux which ran great but had their logo all over, which annoyed me since they had absolutely no part in its creation. I am most recently using the OS Slackware 8.2 with KDE 3.4. This computer runs it very well. Multiple applications simultaneously and all the time looking amazing. The only thing slowing it down is when I use full transparency effects on everything. Linux tends to use your system resources more efficiently and a stable system (i.e. how well you set it up or in some cases leave it alone) generally runs more efficiently then Windows. Thank the programmers who write the applications you use, it's them who make Linux run like that and the windows programmer are the ones who make XP unstable, unsafe, and inefficient. If it interests you, a huge performance boost can be achieved with a modest RAM upgrade, but if you stick with 128MB then make sure you have plenty of swap space on your hard drive, 1-2GB's certainly doesn't hurt.This computer can also run Windows XP with okay results. However, if you want to use any of the fancy effects you will definitely need more RAM. With a graphics card installed I have gotten mine to play games like Halo, and with an upgrade to 1.5GB's of RAM it can even play Half-life 2 w/ mostly medium and some low settings.This isn't a gaming platform and its not the best for running XP out of the box, however it is a great machine to run Linux, even its most demanding programs and with desktop managers like KDE and Gnome it can still have the best looking eye-candy of any other OS it can run.
After having wireless networking at work, I was keen to duplicate a similar environment at home... After reading reviews of a number of products, I decided on the Linksys BEFW11S4.From reading the specs., the Linksys BEFW11S4 offered all I was after : A WAN Ethernet port to connect to the cable modem (albeit via a cross-over UTP cable that Linksys don't supply in the box :-(), 4x100Mb ports to connect to my desktop PCs and of course the inbuilt wireless capability. In addition, the unit can be setup as a DHCP server to allocate IP addresses for your machines, and also supports both PPTP and IPSEC (which is very handy as I can happily create a VPN into systems at work). Wireless support is IEE802.11b inc. WEP.For me, the setup was a breeze - the device is already allocated a static IP address out of the box (so there is no messing around with BOOTP or additional s/w) and all the configuration is through a relatively nice web interface. Within about 10 minutes I had both the networked and wireless machines working through my cable modem and was happily surfing from other rooms in the house. Wireless strength appears to be good, and I was getting around 70% signal strength on the floor above where the unit was installed (my laptop is running with the Cisco Aironet card - I can't vouch for the Linksys cards...)For anyone who has had IP networking experience, this unit is easy to use and great value (I was almost going to buy a separate switch, router and Wireless AP until I came across this product). For those without the years of networking knowledge, I'd still recommend getting the product, but would emphasize the need to read the documentation before diving in and getting frustrated...Either way, a great product.
received exactly what I needed, and a better quality than I expected. Thanks.
I don't normally submit reviews for items, but this thing is such a piece of junk I felt compelled.I have never been able to get the WIFI to work nor the LAN connection. Granted, I did not tinker with it too long, but how hard should this be? The WIFI claims that my router signal is too weak, even though my laptop doesn't have a problem connecting! The LAN connection did obtain an IP address on the network (via DHCP), and I was able to setup the printer on my laptop and print a test document to it with no problems. However, when I went to pick up the output, there was none! Where did it go? The only way I've been able to print is via USB.Sending a FAX is real fun too. The paper feeder most often grabs more than one sheet of paper at a time. I have to strategically fan out the document pages, place them in the feeder, then use my thumbnail to literally hold down the second page from the top so it doesn't accidentally grab more than one page.What a pain in the back side this printer is. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER! I wouldn't even give this thing 1 star if I could.I am seriously thinking about buying a new one and taking this out back and pulling an "Office Space" on it with the bat.
I have used these in seven countries in four months. 100% success rate. Best ten bucks I've spent in a long time.They're so much better than the multi-country adapters because everything fits better.NOTE: not a transformer of voltage...just makes the prongs fit in the outlet.
I bought version 2.5 of this card to run on XP. Linksys claimed that they really support XP, although the install told me to ignore the warning that XP was not supported. After a few months, the card suddenly stopped working, I tried downloading the drivers, uninstalling and then reinstalling. (The only download available was the 3.0 version, which I think may be a prolem.) The setup program would not even run! I then spent an hour and a half doing on-line chat with a support rep. His advice had the same results -- the set up would not run. He had me try the card in another laptop with the same downloaded drivers. Same result. After all that time, he just told me that something must be wrong with the card and to buy another one. There was no diagnostic that I could run to determine if the card was indeed defective. I would not advise anyone to buy this card. Linksys clearly does not care whether the cards work or not, as long as they can continue to sell them to unsuspecting buyers.
Unlike most of the review writers for this product, I use this for a followspot in technical theatre. The adjustable mirror makes for easy calibration, and the fact that only the spotlight operator can see the projection keeps you from distracting the audience. It is easy to remove the adhesive strips so you don't damage the light, and the light weight allows you to attach it with magnets for easy removal. Tape is just as good.
These work great and for the price I'm not sure you can get a better value. I own two pair and use them all the time.
Kodak staticide wipes are ok for cleaning a scanner. However, I've found that they can leave streaks so it's best to use them in tandem with a genuine chamois (sp.?) towel. Clean your scanner glass with the staticide wipe, then give it about 3 minutes to dry. Then go over it with the soft side of the chamois. Make sure to be thorough.
Ordered Canon NB-4L battery and got it delivered within 5 days, excellent service from Adorama Camera. Battery was exactly the same, as you can find in any electronic store. Works very well with my camera. Very much satisfied with the product, recommend people to buy it online as it save me around 25 dollars
I used the iRock FM transmitter for several years before it finally succumbed to its own design flaws (the "on" button became stuck underneath the case). Looking for a new FM transmitter, I had several requirements:- Must not be dependent on batteries (the signal deteriorates almost immediately)- Must have at least a 15-ft signal strengthEventually I settled on the RocketFM transmitter, because it was USB-powered which meant less cable mess for me. I just hooked it up to my laptop and off it went. No extra AC/DC charger or cables.The signal strength is EXCELLENT. I have no static problems, and my RocketFM is located about 15 ft from the radio antenna. The sound quality is wonderful. Much better than my old iRock. When people come over, they think that I have the best CD collection ever... when really it is just RadioIO World internet radio.... sshhhh :)Easy to set-up (you have to use the CD which comes with it, so don't throw it out like I almost did), and easy to use. I love my RocketFM and recommend it to anyone looking for a good FM transmitter for the home.
i bought and used this thing for about 4 weeks now.everything works as advertised except VPN and dual WAN.contacted LinkSys support and they recommended the new firmware and Q-VPN software.updated those: firmware is now running version 1.3.5, QVPN version 1.1.these are the latest firmware and VPN software available from LinkSys.still no luck with VPN.it shows connected on the LinkSys Admin screen but to the remote PC, there's nothing you can do and therefore it's useless.contacted LinkSys support again.one hour later.no luck.check out LinkSys forums.seems like people reported the same issues regarding VPN.QVPN version 1.1.2 is beta right now.i'll give that a try when it released the final version.don't want to install beta stuff on my laptop.here's the current setup:HOME PC:Cox high speed > LinkSys cable modem > LinkSys RV082 > Desktop PC on XP Pro w/ SP2REMOTE PC:Cingular 3G > PCMCIA AirSpeed 875 > Toshiba satellite laptop on XP Pro w/ SP2there's no firewall on the desktop or the laptop.i even turn off Windows firewall for this testing purposes.no go.also tested the laptop from T-mobile hotspot from Starbuck.just wanna know if Cingular causes the problem.same issues.also tested from 2 other locations that use Cox high speed internet, no go.at this point, i have to conclude that the VPN for this router is not ready for primetime.anyhow, check out LinkSys forums and you'll see all the reported issues regarding VPN.3 STARS rating for other features advertised.minus 2 STARS for non-working VPN.//////////////////////////////////////////////////UPDATE ON 29 AUGUST 2007////////////////////////////////////////////////gave up on VPN.dual WAN doesn't really work.if WAN1 failed, it doesn't roll over to WAN2 automatically.the only way it rolls over automatically if and only if you unplug the power source or LAN cable of WAN1.in light of this, i will upgrade to Peplink 3 WAN product.let's hope i have better luck there.i will also post this review and any updates/revisions on my own website, sokhaDotCom.
Good bag but a great bag for the price (paid $32 + $7 SH)THE WARNING THAT EVERY REVIEW ON THIS BAG MUST HAVE IS THAT THE ZIPPER IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR GEAR. It slides easy... TOO EASY. You CAN LOSE all your gear. I'm sorry for the caps but this is serious folks. Be careful not to put too much weight in the back pockets because it will increase the chance of it unzipping. You can also keep the bag with the zippers on the side for increased security.A zipper issue like that on a camera bag deserves a 0 star rating but I still gave this bag a 4 star rating. Why? Because you can FIX the problem in a minute.A previous poster recommended sewing the sternum strap to sides and back of the bag as a compression strap that removes pressure from the zippers. I believe the reviewer said something about taking an okay bag and making it a good bag. THIS REVIEWER HAD THE BEST ADVICE HANDS DOWN, AND THEY EVEN POSTED PICS! Do it and save yourself big $$$ from replacing broken equipment.I wish I could give that reviewer a nickel for every dollar that every person saved from that advice.... I bet there would be enough $$ for that person to buy at least two nice L lenses!!I agree that a fix like this shouldn't be required.... but if a fix like this wasn't needed then the bag would be sold for twice as much. Bad R&D; by the bag maker = saved $$ for the savy buyer.Outside of that issue...The bag is roomy and spacious enough for lots of gear (body, 3 lenses (1 telephoto), filters, batteries, CF cards, cables, a digi-cam, and room to spare! The seperators are thicker than the outside padding (I would have liked thicker padding from outside bumps) and they have velcro along the full length making them among the most sturdy seperators I've seen. Much more so than the small velco tabs in my old Tamrac shoulder bag (Tamrac however uses a better quality canvas and zippers).There are many zippered pockets which make storing gear easy but organization is somewhat lacking.The sternum and waist straps are a joke but the sternum strap makes a great compression strap on the back and the waist strap can be harmlessly tucked away until when/if needed.The bag fits my frame a bit small for my liking. I'm a large person (6' 200lbs) and it feels slightly restrictive but it isn't uncomfortable with my kit (slightly more than 10 pounds of gear with tripod).Lots of straps - handy for fixing the zipper and attaching tripod to bag... still have one left over, maybe I'll use it as a tourniquet in my first aid kit.The material on the bag itself is not the thick canvass that you'd find on bags upward of $100, is probably not waterproof (it does have weather flaps over the zipper seems but I'm not gonna take it in the rain to find out!!!), and doesn't feel "professional" grade. It's more like that book bag that you had in college. In fact, paired with the trendy styling, this bag WOULD fit in on most college campuses.I do like the laced elastic cord on the bag. It's perfect for a wind breaker, floppy hat, or some other article that just doesn't belong "in" the bag.Ultimately, I bought this bag to allow me take my gear with me on my bike - it suits this purpose perfectly. This bag meets and exceeds my needs at a price that makes me smile!I recommend to anyone on a budget and is willing to fix the zipper problem. If you don't want to mess with the zipper, or feel Canon should be penalized for making a bag with a problem, then STAY AWAY FROM THIS BAG!!!!!!
I'm a writer and an art student, and have always appreciated fine photography but never learned to do it myself. I put off taking my own pictures most of my life, forever plagued by forgetting to adjust F-stops, and thick glasses on my dominant eye. I couldn't focus with the glasses, and darn sure couldn't do without them. Then I ran into a pro, (well actually he came along with a reporter to an interview) and he was carrying this Nikon D-70. After buzzing a few questions by him, I was sold. He told me he only carries the D-70 and one other for backup, a different model with a huge lens for long-distance shots. This camera is the best! Only one slight note of caution--I got Adobe Photoshop Elements and prefer it to the software that comes with the Nikon. The D-70's size feels just right to me, ( a rather middle-sized woman) not too heavy, but not so light it's likely to be forgotten or misplaced. The auto focus AFS Nikkor 18-70 lens is worth the extra bucks for ease and sharp focus/re-focus in seconds. I worried this might be another gadget I'd get bored with after a few weeks of messing around, but it has become my new best pal. I take it everywhere, and have caught some astounding still shots that actually have artistic value. The menu is easy to learn; the timer and all other bells and whistles have been a blast, too. Just open the box and start taking pictures. This is a fantastic intermediate camera.
I had been looking for a inexpensive yet decent MP3 dock that took various types of MP3 players, not just iPod. I didn't want to spend a whole lot because it was most likely going to get dropped. When I found this DreamGear iSound I was skeptical of the quality because it was so cheap- but I went ahead and ordered it anyway and hoped for the best. When it arrived (two days early!) I opened it up to test it out.It came with:A power cable to plug it into the wall. (it is also battery powered)Several inserts that fit all the various iPod sizes. (one actually fit my Sansa MP3 player!)An AUX cable to plug in those non-iPOD MP3 players and a *remote control!It has a charging bay that charges iPODs as you play them but this does not work for my Sansa.*You have to have the MP3 player plugged into the charging bay in order to use the remote on it.(I can't plug my Sansa in so I cannot use the remote- that's the only reason I rate this 4 stars and not 5)The sound quality is surprisingly fantastic and it's loud! I can easily hear it over most other sounds or at night I can turn it down and listen to it before bed without disturbing anyone. It doesn't have a heavy bass but it plays most songs perfectly.!! If you have a CD player or anything with a headphone jack you can plug this in to it!(you might need a longer AUX cable which you can buy anywhere!) !!I think my favorite feature on this thing are the lights. The circles around the speakers light up a deep blue that actually matches my Sansa MP3 exactly. There is even a separate option to turn the lights off.All in all if you are looking for a cheap, good, portable MP3 dock buy this!Trust me, it's the best one I could find for under $100 dollars that could play my Sansa the way I like.I only wish I would have bought the Black instead of the White.It would have looked like my MP3 was made for it!
I bought this to maintain a battery in a "farm truck" and it has worked perfectly for 2 years and still going strong. This is kept under the hood, with the power cable sticking out from the grille and is constantly subjected to moisture, extreme heat and dirt, and keeps on happily charging. Built extremely well.Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a cheap, maintenance(READ: Trickle) charger. It's definitely not going to jumpstart a dead battery, but it's not made to do so.
This drive rocks, It arrived in a timely manner and I went to installing it, piece of cake. I booted my system and WOW this thing is quiet, I mean really quiet compared to my old drive which when it was spinning up sounded like the space shuttle taking off. (the old drive was ten years old so I should give it some credit) Then I decided to burn a copy of a program I have to use as a back up and it was amazing how fast the copy was completed. In general the CD drive is a great value and is one I would recommend to anyone that needs a CD ROM drive, I love it.[...]
The filter came in a sturdy case and threads easily onto my lenses. It works as I anticipated and I am happy with the filter to use in my landscape photography.
I'm not a serious audiophile, but I do require a certain level of clarity and quality in my audio equipment. So, I consider myself a moderately discerning ear. I listen mainly to classical, film scores and rock. I bought these to listen to music at work in my office which can get a little noisy. I plug these directly into my PC at work. I have not used these on an ipod, CD player or stereo unit. I looked at NR headphones in the $100-$200 price range but ultimately went with this pair because at the end of the day I didn't want to spend too much. I paid $42 for these and am pretty happy with them, but they are not without fault.Pros:I found them to be very comfortable. They are a snug fit, which helps keep outside noises out. But they are not too tight. I previously owned a cheap pair of brand-X NR headphones and they felt like a clamp on my head and my ears would feel sore after 20 minutes or so. These however, I keep on my head for as much as 90 minutes at a time and I have yet to feel any discomfort.They are great at reducing outside noise. I work in an office, so the chatter, talking and laughter of my neighbors can get loud and annoying. These headphones do a great job of blocking them out. With the music playing, I can't hear them unless they are standing right next to me or unless the volume of the music is very low.Overall, the sound quality is very good. The bass is a little lacking, more on that below.There is no sound leakage, my cubicle neighbors have no idea what I'm listening to.Cons:Not much bass. I like a strong but not too dominating bass presence. I "tested" three different CDs: Radiohead The Bends, Mahler's 5th conducted by Solti/CSO and the soundtrack to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Raiders probably suffered the most, the action music lacked punch, though the LSO brass sounded terrific. With Mahler, some of the lower register instruments didn't come through which, to me, really diminished the layers and richness of the music. Radiohead sounded pretty good to me, but I would like to be able hear those basslines a little better.You WILL HEAR static and distortion if you try to crank the bass. I had to adjust the equalizer on my media player, basically taking the bass as high as it will go without causing static. Keep in mind, I'm not one for a really heavy bass. I had to do this to get it to a moderately noticeable level, and I still wish there were a tad more bass.For $42 they are an excellent value. I highly recommend them if you want to listen to music in a setting like an office or on the job. They deliver good sounding music while I'm busy working and doing other things. I would not recommend them if you want a pair of headphones to use at home and spend serious time with your music one-on-one, in that situation you will certainly notice the lack of bass and miss some of the nuances in your music.
This is easily the worst mouse I've ever had. The tracking is very lazy. My old Logitech mechanical mouse tracks better.The worst problem is the scroll wheel. The wheel has a delayed action. It waits till you are typing then whiz! The page scrolls away. I'm not even touching the stupid mouse when it starts scrolling.I noticed people complaining about the sticky scroll wheel. I vivisected this POS to see why. It is simply a bad design. there is no space between the wheel and the housing inside the mouse. Dust and dirt collects off the wheel quickly gums up the works. You could clean it, but it's not worth the effort.
This radio looks good and makes an interesting conversation piece. It's fun to use and appears to be well built. If you mostly listen to AM radio the sound quality is about as good as you'll find on other radios. I wouldn't rely on this radio for serious shortwave listening, but it does have some pulling power. However, it's impossible to tell the exact dial location of the station you're listening to from the analog dial. My biggest disappointment: the quality of FM sound. This is not a radio to listen to music on. Also, while it has a CD input jack on the back, you will be very disappointed if you think you're going to get anything more than mediocre sound. It's unforuntate that such cheap speakers were used. Bottom line: If you find this radio on sale and you're looking for a nice, retro conversation piece, grab it. At full price, go get a good shortwave radio.
If you are looking for a digital camera that is a few steps above basic but aren't quite ready to pony up $800 or $900 for an SLR, look at the Fuji S5000. It has great features and produces quality prints without costing a fortune. My husband and I got our S5000 in May and we LOVE it! We had been working with a Sony Mavica, which we enjoyed, but we had decided to get something a bit more advanced. In the S5000 we found exactly what we were looking for.The S5000 has 10x optical zoom plus 2.2x digital zoom which impressed us. We had to adjust a bit to using this camera since it does have quite a few more features than we were used to but it has been enjoyable playing and learning. One thing that has taken a bit getting used to is the delay on the shutter. When you press the button to take a picture, there is a 2-3 second delay which means you may not get the exact picture you intended. At first this was a bit annoying; however, with some practice we have learned to adjust to this. This camera has the ability to take MPEG video so it gives us the versatility to make a short "movie" and since we have small children this feature has really been fantastic for catching some funny moments that couldn't have been captured with just a single shot alone.One thing I initially was worried about was the quality of the pictures since this camera was "only" 3.1MP. So far, this has not been a problem. The pictures that we have had printed thus far have been of very good quality. While the color is not quite as rich and the pictures are not quite as crisp as what we get from our 35mm, they are much better than what I had expected.A couple of things to think about when budgeting for this camera. First of all it only comes with a 16MB card which doesn't hold a whole lot of pictures and even less if you do ANY kind of video. You should definately plan on getting a larger card (we bought a 128MB one). Also, this camera can use regular alkline batteries but do yourself a favor and buy some rechargable ones. This camera sucks regular batteries down VERY quickly. We got rechargable batteries but also keep a small pack of alklines just in case. Finally, I would recommend getting one of the optional kits that are offered. Our kit came with a carrying case and battery charger both of which are must haves.
This is a very decent product considering the price -- I looked elsewhere at first for this product and Amazon had the best price. Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase, but I do wish to tell potential customers or even those that have already purchased this product to use #10 half inch sheet metal screws to attach the mounts to the underside of a table/desk that you are adhering this to . . . while a 1/2" may seem small it is the perfect size if you are attaching this product to a table/desk like Sauder furniture or something of the like from a department store that you have to assemble yourself, otherwise the screws that are provided may be too long as they were in my case.
This filter fits over the camera lens and protects it from dust and scratches without affecting the pictures I take in any way, which is exactly what I wanted.Considering this one cost me one third the price of the original accesory for myPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K camera, I consider this an excellent purchase.
I needed a case to protect my Nikon camera when traveling. The case works great. The soft leather feels nice and protective, it even has a pocket for memory and/or battery. The only negative is the black leather has faded big time. It looks like I have used it it for 7 years instead of seven months!!! Oh well, I didnt buy it for looks.
The only thing lacking in this wonderful product is the inability to select line items in lists for editing (ie: from the Memo Pad menu). Maybe I just haven't figured it out yet, but if you CAN do it, I still rate it a 4 because there is nothing in the pathetic documentation that describes how to do it.Had a hard time getting the thing to work. Targus' Customer Service, however, was incredibly superior to other Handspring products I have bought. They told me about a little bug and a quick fix, and I was typing right away. THAT'S service. Though always leery about the prices associated with Targus brand products, they have created a customer who will definitely consider them first for products.
After 2 years of heavy use - the RS-407 is the core of my home data and media distribution system - I will likely get another Synology NAS and even pay the hefty premium for the rack models. I like its many features a lot and don't want anything less in my next NAS, despite the performance issues. The RS407's hardware is limited, and the many firmware updates that I have received since I purchased the product did very little to improve the responsiveness of the Web interface. I am running the family intranet with Joomla and MySQL on the box, and this must be the slowest Joomla site in existence. I still give it 4 stars, because the features are unmatched in this market segment. I use the surveillance station to record security camera videos, and I use the media server to stream videos to my Popcorn Hour.The best part of this thing is, though, that with every firmware update it got better, and new and cool features were added. Synology really cares about that, and this is very important to keep your product current that you paid a lot of money for. Other vendors take your money and let their products age faster, hoping you buy the next generation model sooner. Synology helps you get more value out of the device by supporting it with regular updates.
I am confused by the negatives for these. I have had these for over a year-they are outstanding. When I run or work-out I SWEAT, a LOT! I also wear these with my Ipod while mowing and working in the lawn (again, sweating in the hot summers). They stay on my head, are durable, reliable and sweating does not lower the great sound of these. I have expensive headphones (including the Bose Noise-Cancelling ones) and expensive Sony earbuds. Now, the sound on these is NOT as good as those but still very good considering the price. For the price-you get MORE than your money's worth. Highly recommend for the sports-minded person.
I bought these cables to hook up my AudioEngine 2 speakers to my computer (the standard cable they had come with was surprisingly cheap and the connection poor, making for hum unless you got it just so). Was I ever happy! These cables are slightly thicker than they appear in the picture, not enough to be stiff or unmanageable (anyone who has ever used a Monster Cable will know what I mean) and with connections that fit snug and secure without taking up unnecessary space. The sound from them is excellent, and the cable length handy. I highly recommend these cables for anyone picky about having quality sound from a computer or music device.
This is an excellent value, especially if you already have a set of EF lenses, in which case it's a &quot;no-brainer.&quot; 6.3MP means that 8x10's taken with this camera are indistinguishable from film when printed. The 10D was already a bargain, this camera is $600 less with 99% of the features. Don't let the plastic exterior fool you, the interior frame is all metal, and just as durable as the 10D.I've taken thousands of photos since getting this camera for Christmas, and it has done everything I've wanted it to do. As an old film SLR shooter, I'm happy to have an actual TTL viewfinder again.This has been my biggest gripe with digital cameras with &quot;Electronic View Finders&quot;--having to deal with parallax, poor viewfinder image (manual focus becomes a guessing game), slow shutter response, etc. Have all kept me away from digital cameras. All of these are non-issues with the D. Rebel, it's just like using a film SLR, and at under $1000, what's not to like?A camera is no better than its lens, so we come to the one &quot;down side&quot; of buying this camera: to make proper use of it, you must spend even more money on good optics. This is something to keep in mind when making a purchasing decision: you'll probably spend at least as much on optics as you did on the camera body.I suspect many of the poor reviews from this camera are the result of using the kit EF-S 18-55 lens (or some other cheap, similarly poor-performing lens). There are probably worse lenses out there, but you'd have to search far and wide to find one. The camera performs way better than this lens does.Still, The EF-S 18-55 that comes with the kit is worth holding on to. I would recommend keeping the kit lens in your bag for those occasions where you need a wide-angle lens, like group shots. Otherwise, keep it off your camera!If you find yourself taking lots of wide-angle shots, you should seriously consider investing in a good wide-angle lens like the EF 17-40 f/4 L USM. Sell the kit 18-55 lens on Ebay--you'll get about $75-$100 for it--to help defray the cost.An EF 50 f/1.8 USM is a must-have. For $70-$80, you get an excellent lens for portraits and indoor shooting. Don't let the cheap plastic construction fool you, this is one of the better 50mm lenses out there.Remember that the camera has 1.6x cropping, so the 50mm lens produces the same image size as an 80mm lens on a 35mm film camera, which is a good focal length for portraits.A good every-day lens is the EF 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, for about $450. A good second choice would be the EF 28-105 /f3.5-4.5 (NOT the f/4-5.6, which is junk, in my opinion), for about $250. You'll find yourself taking 60% to 80% of your pictures with this mid-range zoom lens, so don't skimp. You should really get the better quality 28-135 if you can manage it.If you'll be taking lots of telephoto shots, the EF 70-200 f/4L USM is a bargain at about $550-one of the lowest-priced &quot;L&quot; lenses. If that's out of your price range, go with the EF 100-300 f/4.5-5.6 USM, for about $275, which is superior to any of the EF 75-300 f/4-5.6 offerings, unless you really need IS, which is not offered on the 100-300. Stay away from the EF 55-200 f/4.5-5.6 USM, it's no better than the kit lens, in my opinion.Getting good images requires good optics, making the camera more expensive than the initial $999 purchase price. But the results are worth every penny spent.
Pretty good sound when it works if you don't mind a little humming sound now and then, but it often shuts off completely for no apparent reason. To get it to play after shut off, I have to unplug whatever device I had plugged into the base unit and re-plug in and then maybe it will work for a few minutes. Sometimes when it shuts off the sound from the device that I want to listen to, it plays the neighbor's TV station into the headset. Basically worthless junk because of unreliability. I wasted hard earned money on this junk.
This is an AMAZING product. I purchased them because while trying to listen to my classical music around the house, my wife kept NAGGING me to do the dishes or take out the trash. I kept telling her that these are part of her womanly duties and that I would have no part in this. Even after explaining this to her, she kept demanding that I do these chores. Since purchasing these headphones I can now enjoy my music and while I can see her mouth moving, I can not hear a word. These are god's gift to men everywhere. I strongly encourage you buy them!
Great ipod, plenty of room to store your stuff, and since it runs on flash memory, it's less likely to be damaged when knocked around, or accidently dropped, unlike the other 30, 60 ,and 90 GB ipods which runs on a hard drive.
A great time saver. Re-charges my ipod in very little time. Would reccommend to all.
I RATED THIS TV A 5--BECAUSE THE QUALITY IS OF HIGH STANDARD. THE TV SIDE DOES NOT WORK ON MANY CHANNELS- BECAUSE OF THE AREA I LIVE IN. THE DVD PLAYER WORKS VERY WELL. THE COLOR AND VOLUME ARE EXCELLENT. IT IS GREAT FOR OUTINGS, OR TRIPS. I LIKE TO PUT IT ON THE BED AT NIGHT, TO WATCH A DVD MOVIE. JUST CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD ABOUT IT. THANKS COBY FOR A GOOD PRODUCT. J. KIRKPATRICK
I was having trouble typing at work on a full-size keyboard where the keys had a long keystroke - often the key I pressed would not appear. With my small hands and frequent use of a laptop keyboard, I wanted something smaller with short keystrokes. The Adesso filled the bill.Pros:It has very long 3-4 week battery life (it shuts down after 10 minutes of inactivity but turns on with any keystroke) and is extremely easy to set up. It uses the standard WIndows keyboard and mouse driver. It is light and easy to use in your lap, on the couch, on your desk, wherever. It works from all the way across the room, but who sits that far from their screen? The trackpad is sensitive and responsive. Typing with it is really easy and accurate.Cons:No LEDs to indicate when Caps Lock or Num Lock are active.The trackpad cannot be disabled or configured.It's awkward to turn Num Lock on and off; just holding down Fn does not give numbers from the embedded keypad. Alt-codes require having Num Lock on.Summary: Great keyboard, well worth the price.
my over all experience is positive, though the supplied head set is woefully inadequate, they caused a consistent short that reset the player in the middle of song tracks. Also the user interface is a little awkward at first but comes with experience. Over all the 1 gig of flash memory functions as advertised and gets excellent marks from me. The real seller for me is that it functions well with my Ubuntu Linux box and never fails to upload song or file, as long as you remember to release the hold button on the side(it locks the access to all software/hardware functions).Over all 3 out of 5 stars, reason, its user interface needs to be streamlined to really improve the user experience, and the supplied ear buds are abysmal, but $5.00 and a cheap maxell head set solves the ear bud issue. Really its not that bad, but it could improve.
So far so good. Not much i can say other than it works like i expected it to :-) my cousin had one so she recommended this brand. i keep everything on it, no complaints at all. Good Product. Would have been nice if i didnt have to buy the case separate though.
PHONES WORK WELL IF PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO THE DEVICE. I HAVE A WATER TIGHT CASE DESIGNED FOR MY IPOD NANO THAT HAS A HEADPHONE CONNECTION AT THE BASE. THE SENNHEISER PHONES LOSE THEIR STEREO EFFECT AND PRODUCE ONLY A MONO SOUND. OTHER HEADPHONES PLUGGED INTO THE SAME CONNECTOR DO NOT DEMONSTRATE THIS PROBLEM. EAR BUDS ARE A LITTLE LARGE; AND AT TIMES CAUSE MINOR IRRITATION. THEY DO PRODUCE PRETTY GOOD SOUND OVERALL.
This is a fantastic product for the price. The compact size was what really made it a great product. The bass levels on this cross over is quite amazing and with the right setup, you can get a very clean crisp sound.
Product performing as advertised. Have not had any surges to test product's surge protection ability.
I bought this for my dad. He loves it. I like that it be plugged in, or use batteries. The sound is great for how little it is.
I bought this PC Sept. 11, 2006..I can no longer play new games on itbecause the video driver is a 2005 version. HP says its out ofwarranty and my tech. says you cannot add a new driver because theslimline is too small. You cannot add stuff. I paid over $700.00and am sick.
I purchased 3 of these scanners because it received such a great review. I can only describe the product as junk. To attempt to use it I had to "rig" the scanner by disconnecting and connecting it before using it and sometimes during use because it would freeze. Also the sound card had to be removed from the computer.Assistance from Microtek was of no use and they themselves did not know how to deal with the problems.If the scanner could actually work without all the hitches then the quality of scanning and the various programs that it came with would be of great use. I only know this as a result of using another scanner with the software that the Microtek came with.The 3 Microtek scanners are now serving as a paperweights after 3 months of trying everything short of magic to get them to work on various computers in the office.
No disappointments here! This is an excellent studio! I use my pictures on the web & this has certainly given me a sharper picture! This is very compact & simple to use. Even my 7 year old can set it up, & she takes wonderful pictures with this! It sets up easily on my table top, and when done, it folds nicely into a compact carry-case. Certainly worth EVERY CENT!
I have had good experience with Onkyo refurbs in the past, so it was a shocker when the tray of this refurbished Onkyo DXC390 6 Disc CD Player would not open when first powered up no matter what steps I took and "Mech error" appeared on the display. Onkyo seemed to prefer that I return the player to Amazon for refund, but I chose to submit it for repair under their warranty to a service agent about 20 miles away.When is "refurbished" refurbished?
When I ordered the product, I checked the website for more information regarding left or right handed keyboard and found none. I ordered the keyboard thinking it would fit my needs but it did not so I returned it. In the communication between the seller and me there was a degree of sarcasm in his reply which I did not appreciate. What I learned later through Matias was that I needed to purchase a full keyboard that would work for any person, regardless of which hand was disabled.My suggestion is that the advertising for like products specify more accurately if it is a right or left handed keyboard, and secondly, the seller's price for a half keyboard ($390) was way out of range in comparison to a Mathia full keyboard ($595).
Reading a 550 page book for me can be daunting yet this book entertained me enough to continue only to reach the end and find that there wasn't one. Ms. Tartt certainly is an able writer but to leave the reader after so many pages feeling let down is not a good idea. I didn't read her first book and now, thought the critics raved, will probably skip it after being so disappointed with the conclusion (or lack there of) of this one.
I love this ipod speaker system product. I really enjoy waking up to my favorite tunes after recharging my ipod while I sleep. The multiple docking adaptors are great! I highly recommend buying this item.
This is a good device... it is hard to setup.You need to follow the instructions, otherwise will give you errors.People may think it does not work because they don't follow exactly the instructions... at the end it is great.
I had a 550, but it stopped working right at a year old. I liked the configuration and scripting, but found the remote itself to feel very cheaply made - a feeling which bore itself out. I went without for another year, using a jumble of remotes for my TV, FiOS box, DVD player, and AppleTV... Then the 880 was advertised with a nice sized rebate and I took a chance.I am really pleased at how much sturdier the 880 is compared to the 550 - its like the two products came from different companies! The Harmony software and website allowed me to easily transfer the configuration of the 550 to the 880, and, as usual, adding and changing devices was a snap (I had purchased a new HDTV and the Apple TV since the 550).I also really like the ability to add favorites channel buttons to the soft buttons - makes it much easier for my wife to use, especially once I discovered you can add graphics to the buttons (so the screen is full of channel logos instead of just boring text). The only disappointing this is there are only 2 pages for favorites.
I purchased this card for my Canon SD450, and I have been pleased with the performance and capacity...especially for the price.The only issue I have had is with downloading pictures. Through the camara, the download is great. However, a GE 10-in-1 card reader will not read the card.
I guess my expectations of the product didn't fall in with what the product is supposed to do. Was expecing the filter to cut off the screen totally beyond a certain angle, but the reality is more like the screen gets progressively dimmer as the angle widens.Brought it on the plane when I was flying coach. My co-worker in the next seat could still vaguely see the graphics and color contents of my screen, albeit at a much dimmer view and it was hard to read the small prints. The guy at the next aisle probably can't see anything though.
This battery seems to hold a charge as long as the standard Canon battery, at a much lower cost. So far I'm very happy with it...
The SB 400 fills the niche when the need is for compact, portable flash.I have other Nikon flashes, SB600 and SB800s which are GREAT &#34;workhorse&#34; flashes. The SB400 will not do any of the Nikon Creative Flash functions. The head is fixed, will not bounce, It will not command or respond to the remote functionality of the other Nikon flash family however, when all you need is a lightweight, low-profile flash head, this is it.Coverage is great.
Hi!this monitor that i received,. does appear to be a flatscreen. why?
What a super deal! Did a lot of price comparisons before purchasing this camera bag and I couldn't beat this price anywhere. The quality of the fabric is superior and the zippers are heavy duty. This bag will last a long time. The bag has three internal areas in the main part of the bag created by cushioned divider panels. The divider panels are attached with velcro so they can easily be removed to create a larger space if desired. I removed one of the divider panels and my Canon Rebel T1i camera with a 18-55 mm lens fits nicely in the larger space and my 55-250 mm zoom lens fits in the remaining partition. All nice and snug. If you have an additional lens, you may not have sufficient space. The bag has a small zipped compartment inside the case for small accessories, plus a larger zipped compartment on the outside. Everything in the bag is quick and easy to access. I am extremely satisfied with this purchase!
love this brand. cheaper than many other brands but they still last a long time. i have an external drive for my files but i always keep a second backup, that is where these come in handy. these are also good for storing video files.
It was a great monitor while it lasted. (Only 2 years) Was working and then screen went blank.... Thought the computer died. Fortunately it was just the monitor and I had another to replace it. I came back to this page just to find its specs so I can get a replacement.Sorry ViewSonic.... you are off my list, permanently.
If you have an H/P camera that will fit this dock, it is a handy thing to have to be able to do more with your camera.
Your laptop will sit on this unit, so it is a bit clunky moving it around and such. Since portability is a main reason most of us have laptops, this is a bit of a pain. However, this cooling unit does exactly what it is supposed to. My laptop used to get so hot I could not put it on my lap w/o discomfort, and the keypad would get so hot it burned to touch it. All of that is over now, the unit stays cool... and I don't worry about a shut off due to over heating. I'd would prefer a laptop that doesn't overheat, or a cooling unit that connects to the laptop. I realize though that this cooling unit is made to work with all laptops, so it gets a 5 star review. However, why don't laptop manufactures solve this issue somehow, or at least offer a cooling unit like this that can 'snap on?'
You have to have this if you're going to use the FAST connector because Bazooka didn't want to add speed connectors on to this cable (greedy) I had my Bazooka tube installed in my Nissan Frontier Crew Cab in literally 20 minutes with this thing. I have installed about 30 stereos and several sub systems and this was by far the fastest install.
This technology is great!! You can keep sooo many songs on this. Its so small and portable. I don't have one but I've used one before for a month. I borrowed it.I keep wondering.....does an iPod have a removable battery?I want to know because I want to recharge the battery.
I wanted a home theater speaker system but didn't want to spend alot of money. I am very glad I purchased this system. I compared these speakers with many others and they sounded as good as any I listened too. If you want a great system without paying big bucks for it, then these speakers are for you. I cannot think of anything to complain about and I plan on purchasing another set for a second TV room in the near future.
Perfect match for my 2005 Toyota Corrola. Easy to install and add an after market stereo. A must buy if replacing your stereo.
If you are looking for a very easy to use radio, that is digital and works well in water, this is probably the radio that you want, it has a flashlight and is very easy to use. If you are trying to recieve signal from 50 miles away or more, then this is NOT going to work for you, just want to point this out. Enjoy your radio, and remember, happiness is appreciating what we have, not focusing on what we are missing.
I bought this booster to improve my indoor reception to my HDTV. I used an amplified indoor antenna as my source. Apparently, it's not producing enough signal to be amplified. I'm going to have to figure out another way to get a s signal. Apparently, my house's walls reduce the signal too much. Either with or without the booster, I don't see several channels. In other words, I'm not sure this booster works.
I just got these guys yesterday and they sound great. They don't sound as good as myV-MODA Vibe Duo Earbuds/Headset (iPhone Compatible) - Blackbut for $20-$25 you can't beat the sound. I actually got these because i was a little rough on my Vibe Duo's and had to send them in (under warranty) for replacement. I know they are cheapo's but if these last 6-10 months I'll be happy, and happily order more. BTW I sent in my Vibe Duo's (under warranty) and i had replacements in a week, no questions. Great company, great headphones, go get em.
First off not a 760 watt amp. Its 4x 75 rms or 2x 155 bridged. After that its a great little amp im running two 6x9s off the first 2 channels and a kicker 6.5 cvt sub off the last 2 bridged and i have them turned about half way down and they are loud and clear. Perfect amp for what i needed and at the right price. Runs super cool too. Super happy with my purhase
This pc Wheel is better than you would expect the vibration feature is what pushes over the top of the other 30 dollar pc wheels(can also be played with ps2)this is a great wheel its pedals are a little small same goes for the wheel but after a few runs with this wheel it wont bother you at all.
I received this item right away, even though it was holiday time and other shipments were running slowly. After reading many reviews, I thought, since I spent a lot on my new Canon lens, it deserved to have the best lens protection I could find. So far, so good!!
These tapes are flawless. I have never had a dropout in all the years I have been using them and it has been over 10 years
Was great for our granddaughter's needs. The boxes that CD/DVD's come in take up too much room for storage. This was cute and serves the needed storage problem.
this is one of those things that has been really helpful to have on my overseas trip. i got it so that i would be able to recharge my camera's batteries (and thus save on buying batteries), as well as plug in my beloved laptop. the converter itself, as the picture shows, comes packaged in a box with several plug adapters for your various electronics. The set includes one adapter for great britain, hong kong, africa; two adapters that cover asia, africa, europe and the middle east; and one that covers australia and new zealand. the voltage converter itself only connects to the round-holed outlets.so yeah, after all that description...i have had a positive experience with this product. it is packaged logically and conveniently in its own box. it is on the less-fancy side of things, but that's okay because i am, too. it's not a very large expense and comes with the useful plug adapters. woohoo.i have one complaint about the converter itself (but not the plug adapters). it is the largest and heaviest part of the package, it's about the size of a small point and shoot camera and much heavier. when i plugged it into the wall to charge my batteries, it was so top heavy that it would not stay in place on its own. i eventually had to jerry-rig a support for the converter + charger combination so it could charge the batteries. the whole contraption worked though and i had charged batteries in the morning. just be prepared for some top-heaviness and subsequent improvisation.
We received our computer in excellent condition, 3 days ahead of the projected delivery date. The set up instructions were easy to follow and we had it up and running on the internet within an hour of opening the box. By the second day all of our new software was loaded, our old software transfered and we were completely back to being functional. (A far cry from the last time when it took over a week and numerous help line phone calls.)While we are just now begining to customize everything and play with the new features, manuevering through the pre-loaded software, new and old features and functions, menu selections and customizing sections has been extremely easy.For anyone who wants a computer with plenty of power, all of the media functions you would typically use and at a reasonable price: This is it. The nicest part: You don't have to become a "Computer Guru" inorder to figure out how to use it!
Really nice camera case for a small camera. This case is attractive, well-padded, and it has convenient compartments for accessories. It appears to be well-insulated, too. I am very pleased.
This sub works great. I was using a klipsch audio sub before this. The Polk sub has a much richer and lower sound. I would suggest this to anyone, especially at this great price. The filtered input is great, and works very well with my Yamaha receiver.
I am very confused by this ad. I see a picture of a printer, the C9800HN Color Led Printer 36/40PPM 120V E/f/p/s for $193.97. I realized that the price had to be wrong for the printer because other sites offered them for a much, much higher price. When you click on visit this website, it takes you to a page offering a toner cartridge at the price listed but it is not even for the model of the printer pictured in the ad. So this misleading ad needs some cleaning up. Oh yes, and if you go down to product description, it says the product weight is 152.1 pounds. Never a saw toner cartridge that big. If I am wrong and that is the price of a new printer as pictured, I will buy one right now!
I've always loved music, particularly portable music, be it 45s, 8 tracks, cassettes, cds, and our modern offerings. I recall when cassettes became so easy to create, we thought we had reached the promised land. Then the cd format stepped in and changed the world. Digital files and home computers opened some fantastic doors, while closing some others. I have an extensive collection of analog sourced music, and have fought the battle of converting it to digital for years. Until the purchase of this unit, I have been dissatisfied with the results. I have converted analog to wav or mp3 with mixed results, mostly with less that acceptable quality to both my ipod and MD. In respects to the MD, most of the problems seem related to the software Sony has provided us with. However, Sony has also presented us with a solution in respects to this unit. If you would like to take the computer out of the equation and simply record in a format superior to cassette, this is it. If you have the old skills of cueing music on a turntable, or other analog source, salvation is at hand. This device fits into your old component system via RCA cords, or by an optical cable (digital). Also, the basic understanding of making a cassette applies directly to the operation of this device. You have to realize that you won't be improving the sound quality of your analog recording, but you will be able to replicate it and carry it with you much easier than ever before. MD is a fantastic format for those of us who came from a different time and like to have the ability to physically change what is in the player, as opposed to sifting through the flash or hard drive of a portable player. For those of us with a portable MD player/recorder, and a home system, this should be a welcome addition to your audio toolbox.
Just received it 2 days ago. As long as one knows how to setup custom white balance on their DSLR, one will get more accurate white balance on their pictures. I have tested the preset white balance in my camera and compared it to the custom white balance I just created. The result is that by using Digital Grey Kard, I am getting more accurate color than using the preset setting in my camera. Now I am getting better picture without worrying too much about color tempeture being off. The whole process is painless and I highly recommend this product.
If you are giving this to someone, it is probably because they are not tech-savy, yet you want them to be able to carry pictures around. Do them a favor and load an album before giving it, because it is possible they may never figure out how to add pictures. USB should be plug and play, but this device is not. You open their program on your computer, then import jpegs, etc. The software lets you zoom in so that faces can be seen on the low resolution screen, then transfers the image to the device. The software doesn't work on OS 10.5, and tech support was happy to work with me first by email then phone, before giving up. No biggie, I just dug up an old XP box from the closet. I am not sure that the recipient will learn how to change functions between charge and load. There are just too many steps involved to make this a fun toy for the target audience. It would make a fine toy for someone comfortable with these issues, but that person likely already carries around a camera phone, laptop, etc.
I built a PC with XP MCE that I use to record my favorite shows. My wife has her favorite and I have been recording it every day. I started to copy them onto single layer discs but found that due to file size and time limitations I could only fit one episode each. In a series that had over 200 episodes I didn't want to think about what it would take to store these babies. So far I have bought two spools of these discs and burned through 3/4 of them without incident.The computer I built myself has an ASUS P4S8X motherboard, P4 2.4 HT processor with 1GB of RAM, a 200 GB Western Digital SATA hard drive and an older ATI video card with a cable tuner built in (I forget the model number).The ATI tuner was not compatible with MCE so I had to install a Hauppauge WINTV 150 tuner and it works flawlessly.My DVD burner I recently purchased is a SONY DWQ-30A16X DVDRW Dual Layer Black that I purchased from one of my favorite online stores. (I won't mention any names)Anyway, if I had the time I could probably edit these shows down and fit 3 onto one disc, but for now I am putting two episodes on each. I haven't had any write or read problems whatsoever and the price on Amazon is far far better than that of any retail chain I have seen. I went to one of the major local electronic stores and they wanted the same price for a spool of 15 that Amazon wants for a 25 spool. For now they are a little pricey so if you really need the DL discs then it's worth the money, but if you are just goofing off I would suggest buying single layer 4.7 GB discs and using them until you really need the larger capacity.I suspect the price will drop as they become more available and there is more competition. To be honest I haven't even seen anything from another manufacturer in this price range, but I haven't scoured the web like some folks have.As with most stories I suspect that success or failure of this media is highly dependent on your hardware configuration.I try to build my systems a little stronger out of the gate to avoid the problems of a "budget" system later on. I also like to use name brand components even though they cost slightly more.I actually built this PC about 3 years ago but recently upgraded it to MCE and added the capture card about 9 months ago, oh and replaced a dying IDE drive with the SATA.
If you have a wireless telephone system in your house, this item will not qork properly. Both systems use the same frequency range.
I recently purchased my Palm after reading about the benefits of such a device in a parenting book. I thought for the price, and after reading all of the reviews online, it was worth trying. I am so glad I did.Transitioning from paper was much easier than I had expected, especially with the Z22. Perhaps it is because of the limitations (memory capacity, no internet/email) that I found it to make my life easier, not add work to my day. Often times in an effort to get the most value for my dollar, I purchase items with features I think I might use. This ends up creating more work, or creating the sense that I spent too much for something that I didn't need. Not the case with the Z22. A wonderful intro to the PDA world!The setup could not have been easier. After charging for three hours (per the directions), I found that the programming of the Z22 was far simpler than anticipated. No problems with installing software or Hotsyncing (Dell E510, Windows XP). I had entered in Excel contact information in anticipation of the purchase and found while the Z22 instructions did not spell out specifically how to import, the Desktop software and online support forums had plenty of direction. Importing into the calendar was a bit trickier, but with Mobile DB (included software on my Z22), I found a way, which proved helpful when I wanted to input holidays I had entered into an Excel spreadsheet. *Note: Holidays are not included on the calendar & will need to be entered, via manually or freeware/shareware online.The included software has proved to be a great balance of tools to streamline life's details in a compact, aesthetic, user friendly package. There's the Calendar, Contact/Address Book, Task List, Memo, Notepad, Expense tracker, and Calculator which seem to be standard Palm OS programs. Additionally, my Amazon purchased Z22 came with Splash Photo, Splashshopper, and eReader (there are others, but I have not tried them). There are also many resources to find Palm OS programs and books to fit many needs. I found more than enough capability to customize programs where needed.Before the Z22 purchase, I never considered how traumatic it would be to lose any one item, like the day planner, the address book, or my To Do list. How wonderful to have inherent in the product a backup. Also, security features are a bonus I hadn't considered. The last thing one would want to do is to recall the names and contact info of people in your address book to mention that their details (potentially unlisted & private) are in the hands of someone who may have lifted your purse/briefcase. As a novice, I am reluctant to keep too much in the way private info, such as passwords, ss#, or credit card numbers, but there are many programs out there for this purpose, if one is so inclined. Photo view is fine. Graffiti 2 was simple to learn, but would probably have been more of a challenge if I had to relearn a program from a previous version or device. I'm also using an Air Case and screen protectors and am please with both, though the screen protectors took a while to figure how to apply without bubbles. I am using the Palm OS Calendar, but from what I have read, the Palm OS works seamlessly with minimal setup adjustments to interface with Outlook.Clearly, I'm glad I made the jump to the Palm world with the Z22 and would recommend this model to those considering the change to a PDA as well.
I'm not a gamer but I must tell you I LOVE this keyboard! Everyone that sees it wants it!It's beautiful on the purple color & HOT with the red lighting while the blue lighting is nice & neutral.Works great, I also like the feel of the keys as you type. Sure not sorry I opted for this one!
These earplugs are soft. I barely know they are in. But they don't keep out the snoring like I wanted. They work better than all the others I've tried. But I'm still looking for better.
I'm new to flash photography and the Interfit 300 lights are my first set. Using them was pretty simple. You can control the amount of lights with a dial to get your desired effect. My only problem with them was (1) not enough power at full strength, and (2) the recycle time was kinda slow..like about 3 seconds or so, Keep in mine, at full power, these lights are bright, and I only have 3 of them. You may need another fill light and a hair light to get some brighter pics, but this could be a simple issue that my lack of knowledge is addressing. Remember, I don't know much about flash photography, so a more professional user might be able to overlook this quite easily, but the recycle time is 100% the units problem. A good model will pose after each shot and the 3+ second wait can be a problem after a while. Think about it..you capture a great shot, but the model blinks. Now you have to try to get the model to do the same pose and get the right shot again.Now, as far as price and usability, the Interfit gets the thumbs up. It provides really nice light..not yellow or blue, and is a great introduction to flash photography. You will desire more in the future, but if you can't make money with this set-up, then why spend more money for no reason. Let you gear pay for itself by making it work for you, THEN upgrade. Just know that there is a reason these kits sell for much cheaper then the more professional light setups but you can create some amazing shots with the Interfit.
The Sprint Mini is very versatile - the legs can fully retract and the center column can be reversed to enable the camera to shoot close to the ground.Quality is top-notch on all accounts. Less than 2 lbs makes this one of the best tripods for backpacking.When fully extended, the tripod is a little shorter than standard height. A sacrifice I am more than willing to overlook.
Dont leave home with out it...it is a great Detector...it has worked for me in the Flat lands of South Florida up to 4 miles....absolutely in credible...it also has picked up the Super High Frequency signals of Radar on the other side of a small hill/slope cause the signals from FHP radar are bouncing/reflecting all over the place.Dont Leave Home with out it.Electronica Direct did a great job with packing and shipping the Escort 8500X50.
The Presto PowerPop Microwave Multi Popper is absolutely fantastic...I love it and will never eat popcorn from the bag again!
This was exactly as described. I like that the ends were ready to go, just pull off the little bit of insulation on each wire and crimp it to your radio harness.
after two months this low class, cheap, bad quality battery stopped working. I still cannot believe the battery stop retaining its charge after two month of usage.Be carefull when ordering from this person. They sale really cheap but very bad quality products..
This lens is equivalent to a 105mm on a 35mm camera.* It focuses fast.* It is super sharp.* Depth of field is amazing.* Allows me to get further back for tight portraits.I mainly use it for portraits at prophotoaz.com
This MP3 player delivers!!I wanted my MP3 player to digitally display the song title and artist.I wanted excellent sound quality.I wanted to have access to over 200 songs.That is exactly what I received. I am very happy with this product. I bought my daughter (11 years old) one. I didn't have to spend an arm and a leg either. It is just perfect for me.
My laptop was advertised as having Windows Vista Ultimate, but arrivedwith Windows Vista Premium. I'm waiting to see what Amazon and Elecsurf.com will do.
This mp3 player works very well. It has many features that I wanted and was for a good price. The only problem I have with the player is that it supports mp4 in .avi but not in .mp4 file format. Thats not a big issue though. The software that comes with the player is not bad either though.If you plan on putting long video files on here and will be fast forwarding or rewinding it may take you awhile and i do have to reset the player about once a week usually less thoguh.
This is a fantastic tea set! The glass tea pot is very nice and also the infuser but the flowering teas are just wonderful. I brought it as a treat for my girls, they love to have tea, but I didn't tell them the teas "flowered" or opened as they steeped. They were blown away to watch the flower take shape and then the tea itself is fantastic! Highly recommended.
This product has a very high defect rate. I got a unit that resets it's connection every couple of minutes in any of the 3 modes. The support reps were not surprised.Sent to DLink on an authorized RMA and was told because I bought it online that they would not repair or replace. Beware...
First off, let's get one fact out of the way, I have a big head! My head is 24". My wife's waist is, that's right, 24". I hope that puts it into perspective. I find these headphones quite comfortable. I give them 4 stars on that fact alone. I know some people have had issues with comfort. I just bought these, maybe there is something different about the new ones.The noise cancelling is almost useless at blocking higher frequencies, but does a cracker-jack job at blocking low frequencies. The sound quality is decent, but I am not a good judge really. I have a pair of Grado SR-60s and they are a bad measuring stick because they are fantastic.Comfort - 4 starsSound - 3 starsI would give them a 3.5 if I could.
If you have long, thick hair, don't bother wasting your money on this "dryer". I had to have a substitute dryer that had a brush and/or comb feature to get through my hair. I thought this one may do a good job (first time I've tried one like it), but I couldn't have been more wrong.After 30 minutes (using both high and low) the hair on my scalp was still damp to wet, the ends were flying and frizzing like nobody's business, and there was no way to style the hair around my face without ripping skin with the bristles.The handle is extremely large and way too slick; my hand kept sliding all over the place, hitting the high/low selector button and slipping up onto the barrel of the brush part - OUCH! There needs to be some sort of "stop" rim put up there to keep your hand from hitting that and getting burned!Time to go back to the tried & true Vidal Sassoon 1875 - that one really DOES work! This piece of junk is going back!
I bought this camera bag for my A510 camera. The camera fits in this bag perfectly. There is a web pouch in front of the bag.Well u can carry some spare SD cards in that one.But now a days people neeed not carry one because of the high memory cards available.Definitley one must carry spare batteries.What is the use of a camera bag which has no space to carry atleast 4 batteries.This bag accomodates two but the bag looks awkward with the closure of velcro.Canon had designed a camera bag with least functionality.I am looking for some other camera bag with velcro design and sufficient space to carry spare batteries.
We purchased one of these to use at work as a fax modem.The drivers are poorly written, and often fail to initialize. When they do initialize the driver often crash, and it requires a full cold reboot to get the modem working again.Best data (as noted by other reviewers) refuses to provide any tech support. I suspect this is because they know their products are defective.After I hit save, I'm dropping this modem in the trash.
Disregard the review below, the user clearly purchased a lemon switch normally they work great!
won't bother with after market stuff again. should have stuck with sony brand.can't understand. it should have re charged and held it. but won't.
I connected my Sanyo TV as a second monitor and had no problems. Good quality of singal. No problems at all.
The "manual" categorically states that this enclosure does not ssupport NTFS-formatted drives. Unfortunately, this makes the enclosure useless to me.I wonder whether the other people who couldn't get the enclosure to work also had NTFS drives.
Can't go wrong with step up or step down rings I don't think. Or at least I've never gotten a bad one. This one worked like a charm, just as I hoped it would. Thanks Adorama and Amazon!
Did not need product. Too many wires and connections required for installation not described by literature . Store accepted the return
If you are looking for a good, small digital camera for a decent price that has great photo quality this is it. Sure it lags a bit between flash photos, but most cheaper digitals do. People complain about blurry photos without a flash? Yeah cause it needs to keep the shutter open way longer. So, like any other camera in this situation- if you move it will blur. I find that it does the flashless stuff well otherwise. Not really and issue. Not many issues with this camera in my book. Just a decent camera. Oh yeah and cool macro mode too.Good camera to bang around with for a few years while the technology continues to become cheaper.
I'm not a gamer.I bought this mouse for ergo reasons. And because I spend enough of my life at the computer that there's no reason to have anything other than the hottest equipment.I switched from the Logitech MX-510, the other hot gamer's mouse series. They're functionally very similar, but the Razer Diamondback has been far superior (for me) in practice! Here's the breakdown:Razer Diamondback pros:- Better ergo I: Smaller size that fits more naturally in your palm, in better "at rest" position, than the Logitech. (At least for my desk and my hand.)- Better ergo II: Also, the way your fingers rest on the (slip-proof) main mouse buttons is more relaxed. In particular, it feels like I'm easily using my whole finger. The Logitech in comparison was awkward, felt like I was using only part of my finger, or never quite was settled right.- More buttons, or at least more buttons available for reasonable use.- Left and Right side buttons much more comfortable to click.- More programmable? At least in practice, more easily programmable, so I did customie more.- Great driver and control panel applet to set options for the mouse. This really helped me get more use out of it.- Nice work on software details; e.g. "on-the-fly sensitivity" adjustment, without going back to Control Panel, just with controls on the mouse.Logitech MX-510 pros:- The Logitech has two buttons, one each above and below the scroll wheel, that mean "keep scrolling in that direction." So you roll the wheel in one direction, and when your finger hits the end of the roll, you can just move to the button right there to say "keep going." Nice. I'll miss that. (But I've already adjusted the scroll speed conveniently several times on the Razer to where I'll miss it less; I never (or at most once?) adjusted the scroll speed on the Logitech.)These kinds of choices can be very personal. But in my experience, you couldn't get me to go back to the Logitech now.
I love these products...but I don't think they are consistent. It's hard to know if my system is broken, the phone line, or the headset. The only way to know is physically get new equipment and test it. I've had static issues with my phone...and I think it IS the phone line. When I had that fixed...I still heard it through the Plantronics headset. THEN I thought it might be the phone itself...then tested the unit on another outlet, and it was fine. Now...the amp doesn't work, tested that over and over again, and changed batteries, etc... Now I'm not sure if the headset is busted or the amp. The only way to tell is to buy another one.After literally hundreds of dollars spent on these units...this is my fourth one. My first one worked beautifully at my old corporate office system, my second broke when my friend stepped on it. The third one...a cheaper version broke within the year. I went to this more expensive set for my fourth with the Vista amp, which was closer to my first set from the corporate offices (and the one my friend stepped on), and I'm still having problems. Since I make a lot of calls for work, I like having a dedicated line and headset. But honestly....I am giving up on the whole idea. I just don't have the time to keep troubleshooting these problems...and all those DARN wires! I need to have a two-line system, so I'm considering purchasing a better 2-line system that has a quality headset built in.
The DCS-5300G was easy to setup, on a primary PC and the quality of the picture is fine in good lighting but it is missing one key feature to make this a truly practical wireless camera, low light or infrared capability. Many baby monitors have these features and I was hoping that this would be able to replace the 900MHz wireless baby monitor with camera but it misses the mark.
I bought this to use with my Canon PowerShot SD750 and it works as I expected.
This is a very large laptop/notebook. The product works fine for most wireless LAN and LAN internet surfing, microsoft office applications, and playing media. If you are a basic notebook user, you'll really enjoy the intuitiveness of the Microsoft Vista Home Premium operating system and the beautiful clarity of the screen.On the other hand, there are issues when I plug the S-video into my TV to play a DVD--it only shows a black and white picture! Also, when I unplugged the S-video, the notebook screen did not automatically revert to normal after it enlarged all the icons. I had to play around with the control panel to make the icons revert to the original size. Also, I am not fond of the Media Center software. Media Center in Vista is not as intuitive as it used to be. The media center does not easily guide you through the process of recognizing your cable company when you attach the right hardware. I also noticed the dual core processors straining often, at such times like when burning a DVD. Last on my list of gripes is the short battery life. Acer sent me an email offer to buy a battery upgrade, but when I when to their web site to buy the battery, the site did not work. Also, the webmaster contact link did not work. That really grinds my gears.
Works better than expected. This is a great tool to see what is going on around the house. I was surprised to see our 50" plasma uses an average of 450 watts when its on. I guess we'll be getting an LED/LCD tv next time. Its easy to cycle though cost estimates hour/day/week/year and also cycle though actual loads watts/amps/hz/volts, etc. It would be nice if you could read it when its not plugged in, but it does remember your last settings/estimates until you press "reset"
This bag is great! It's made extremely well!It not only fits my new camcorder but it also fits my Digital Camera, Extra Batteries, 10 Extra Mini-DV Tapes, Rechargeable Battery Unites, Manuals, Etc.You will not be disappointed, I saved over $25 buying this from Amazon verses Best Buy!
I did lots of research and decided this was the best value (price vs. quality) LCD TV out there. When it showed up, the quality was just as I had seen in the store. Except, by buying online (Amazon thru TechDepot), I figure I saved about $500. I'm very happy with my purchase.
I recently bought this memory card for a Canon Digital Rebel XT. The card is ultra-fast (equivalent to 60x) and can easily load hundreds of high resultion photos. In my camera, it can store up to 280+ photos on full 8MP resolution (on .jpg format, not RAW). The card speed allows you to shoot challenging shots without a problem (e.g. sports or the smile of your baby which can change quite rapidly). You can also very easily shoot bursts of pictures (e.g. many pictures in a row).The price is great too, compared to other cards on the market. It is slightly above many slow 1GB cards and well below some cards at similar speeds. The quality is very good too -- I have never owned a Sandisk in any format (CF, Memory stick, SD) that gave me any kind of problem.When reading your card (e.g. to load the photos into your computer) I recommend you to buy a fast reader. The card is fast, but some readers are awfully slow to read regardless of the card's capabilities. In the case of the Digital Rebel XT, te camera is very fast to read and download pictures via its USB connection, but I discovered that some cheap readers can take up to 20 minutes to read a fully loaded 1GB card. So, try to test the reader before you make a purchasing decision. Another situation in which slow readers can be a pain is at some photo processing stores. If you go personally with your card and they have a slow reader, you can end up spending quite some time on getting prints. For those cases is probably best to bring your pictures on a CD or send them for store pickup via the net.
For a little bit more than the price of a flash drive you can get one that plays music too. I paid $16.95 plus shipping and got a great deal. Yes it's only got a 2 gig capacity but memory cards for it routinely sell for around 8 dollars or less. My main complaint is the small display letters, but then again I have to wear reading glasses for everything else too. It comes with software for transferring DRM material. Since I rip my own files or purchase MP3s, I just drag and drop folders. Here's a hint, if you want an album in a folder to play in the correct order, you have to label the files in the order you want them to play, ie. 01,02,03. If you don't, the player plays the folder contents in some weird sequence.(It wasn't alphabetical)If you're looking for a good sounding, simple device for playing music, give this a try. Even if you're considering paying more for a "name" check this one out. You may be happy without all the "bells and whistles".
I purchased the H340 last week. Every piece of literature I read said the H340 plays WAV files. Even the box it came in says it plays WAV files. It doesn't!!!!I'm an audiofile and store my CD collection on my PC in WAV format. I was hoping I could simply copy these files to the H340. Since it doesn't play WAV files (yet anyway, maybe a future firmware upgrade will add this functionality), I've spent hours ripping my CDs to MP3 files at 256 kbps.Amazon.com offered to let me return the unit since the literature was misleading. I've not yet decided though. I do like that it includes a FM tuner, picture viewer, and color display, all for less than the price of a 40 GB iPod.
Well, I read and read reviews here. Looked at many web sites, multiple models and brands, but kept coming back to this one. This is one awesome machine. I'm surprised why so many people complain. If it's deffective - one thing, but sound, functions and features are very good. Display is superb. Touch screen - awsome. Sound very good, far better than Sony dream machine. Keep in mind - this is an alarm clock not a full size stereo. Even Bose one in the store didn't seem to sound better. And at x10 the price? 2 alarms are great. Fact that u see the next alarm setting while in a clock mode - brilliant. Very easy to set and adjust. Some say that it doesn't play CD-Rs - not true. I burn CDs using several programs and each one works on this cd player. No problem at all. No skipping, no noise. I wish it had a remote, a battery back up, and repeat function for CD, but can't have it all. But compared to what else is out there - it's the best IMO. So, I'm very happy with this purchase. And it looks very modern and stylish, unlike most other alarm clocks. Screen brightness when low - no problem to sleep at all. It's right next to my bed. Gentle wake - while u can't pre set levels - starts very low and goes all the way up, but gradually, so it's pretty &quot;gentle&quot;. So, I'd say - if u like the way it looks on a picture - get it. Or at least go play with it at the local store - I think you'll love it.
For the price I paid, I am happy with these.The insulation is thick and the wires inside must be very fine because the wiring itself is very flexible. The RCA connectors held firm but not too loose or tight, and in general the cable feels solid.
I have aNikon D80 Digital SLRand an olderSony DSC-V1digital camera. But I wanted a smaller camera that I could easily carry around everywhere and use at any time.I tried the Canon Elph, the Nikon Coolpix, and others in a local camera store. But they were either too slippery to hold, or too big/heavy, or lacked a decent wide angle, or didn't support decent manual modes. Then I tried the NV10. WOW!SMART TOUCHThe camera manual is a little vague about this. Swipe-and-pause (not press) from one button to its neighbor scrolls pictures one-by-one. Swipe-and-pause across more buttons scrolls faster through multiple pictures. To keep scrolling without swiping over and over, swipe-and-pause but end on the very last button on the left, or on the second-to-last button on the right.The Zoom button lets you zoom out to view multiple thumbnails in a photo album view (swipe-and-pause to scroll left/right/up/down) and then zoom in for the full view of a selected picture.SIZE/GRIPThis camera is skinny! I have (previously) uploaded a picture to Amazon showing the camera with a dime for comparison.It has a decent grip, and it's slightly longer than most of the other comparable cameras I tried. But you could try it in a store to decide for yourself.PICTURE QUALITYIt only supports JPG (no TIFF or RAW formats). By default, it's set on JPG Medium, but you can set it to JPG Fine.To give you a sense of the colors, the grain, issues with the image at the corners, low-light handling, and shake reduction (or not), I have previously uploaded an uncropped picture of some jelly fish (at an aquarium), taken handheld with no flash in Automatic mode. The only light was from the soft/dim light inside the tanks. The room was dark because these jellies don't tolerate light well.MANUAL SETTINGSYou usually only get two F stop choices available at any time. (F2.8 and F7.1 commonly appear, but the these choices change when you zoom.)SHAKE REDUCTIONThe ASR is digital, not optical. So, it's not the same as having a vibration reduction lens. (Also, the manual indicates that you need to enter a special shooting mode to get the ASR. So, apparently you don't get ASR most of the time.)SD CARDThe manual guarantees compatibility with 1GB max. I haven't tried a 2GB card yet.The camera also has 20MB of internal memory built in, so you can actually take a couple of pictures even *before* you buy a card (or after you fill up a card).REMOTEThere's a remote available in certain countries, but I have yet to see it available (by itself, at least) in the US.BATTERY LIFEOnce you get past the newbie need to use up battery life while fiddling with learning to use the camera, it doesn't seem too bad. The batteries are very small (as shown in my uploaded picture), so it's easy to carry a couple of extras.ZOOMThe 3X optical zoom is OK. The newerSamsung NV11has a 5x optical zoom (but maybe Samsung traded that for something that I would miss). The NV7 has a 7X optical zoom (but it's a bigger camera).I've had the NV10 for nearly a year now, and I'm pleased with it.
I did not order the handset lifter which clearly cuts down on the versatility of the unit. There are just too many steps to go thru to actually talk without the lifter. I guess I'll have to break down and buy it.The range and clarity even in a steel span building are amazing.
Either Lenovo has changed the spec, or these are cheap imitations. While identical physically (so they fit the laptop), they are made of a material that is not as tacky to the touch so fingers slip off easily.
Got a defective unit but they replaced it with the new one quickly. The new one works great. I shipped to Europe (it was pricey) it works great with new rice cooker and iron great.Step down functions work great.Recommend!I have decided to update my review since I received a few comments about the product I boughtFirsly, I bought it for my Parents who live in the country with 220v appliances. he maximum Watt appliance it wax tested with is 1600W. There was another appliance they used it, iron 1200W.My guess it should work fine with any other household appliance.Any issues we came across were-shipping costs, it was very heavy, and costed me around hundred usdI don't remember the exact weight smth around 20 poundsIf yiu have the nymber, plse, let me know- the fuses in the house burnt , they had to replace them a couple times
I love this cover. It has saved my palm pilot many times, as I have dropped it several times which resulted only in small dings in the "shell"
This is a nice little unit. For the price it is an excellent value. The cycle time is short and the output is fine. Not as powerful as other units but also not as expensive. Can easily fill a large room, probably 900 sf or less.[...]
These radios seem to work very well. The voice clarity is excellent. I have motorolas, as well. I think the sound is as good, or better with Midland. The range is good, though I never get close to the 8 miles advertised. Any hill between you will block the communication, as seems true of any of these radios. My motorolas with only 1 watt, seem to have about the same range, and longer battery life.What I don't like about these, is the fact that when the battery dies, it will not hold the settings. The channel reverts back to "1", regardless of the channel you were on. The battery meter seems useless. On motorola, it is displayed continuously, on Midland it apparently only comes on as it dies, not to helplful, there!!When it comes to handsfree use, I like the Motorola earbuds much better than the headset Midland offers.The supplied battery pack is not very good. Mine lasted a year of occasional use, then wouldn't hold a charge. Duracell AA rechargeables work well in it though.All said, it is a very good radio, but I tend to like the features of the Motorolas better.
I had brought the Zen Xtra and had it replaced 3 times!! For the 1st one I called Creative's tech support (which is horrible) they did't know what I ment by skipping and the songs cutting off. I really like the unit so, as a last resort I contacted customer service where I purchased the unit. They sent out a replacement immediately and a prepaid return for the unit.I rcv'd the 2nd unit it did the same thing! I had purchased a seperate drive to hold my transferred cd's which was about 200 until the new unit came. I just couldn't believe it!!! After all the trouble calling Creative the 1st time and worrying about running out of the 30 day time period that they would talk with me, I didn't even bother to to call them. I e-mailed customer service where I got unit from and asked if maybe there was a problem with the units. I've been in retail so I know these things happen. When I had asked Creative they said no there was no problem and rushed me off the phone.To my suprise my email was returned from where I purchased the Zen xtra and they stated there was a wide spread problem with the units. They wouldn't be able to supply me with a new one because they wouldn't have them for about 4-8weeks. My hats off to them for there honesty. Because of there great customer service I put another on on order and this time the 60GB.I waited patiently everyday checking stock. When I rec'vd the 3rd unit it did the same thing. Skipping songs, cutting them of I just couldn't believe it. That unit has been returned and I will no longer purchase from CREATIVE!!!!! You don't even diserve the 1 star. Hopefully your service and products will knock you out of the MP3 business!!!!!I will continue to check amazon's reviews for an MP3 that is worthy of my time and money. I'm hoping the iAudio increases ther product line to include 40GB or 60GB. I'll keep checking because there reviews are good and they also include an FM radio.W
This keyboard makes a huge difference. Like night and day. If you have just even a little difficulty seeing a regular keyboard I strongly suggest trying this.
I've bought quite a few random adapters and cables in my day, but when I see the word "Hosa", I know that A) it will not break my bank, and B) it will work.
The product came rapidly and as advertised. They (10x30 Canon IS) are amazing! I wish they had lens caps but I put them back in the case when not in use. You actually can use them while riding as a passenger if the road isn't too awful. Overall, I can't get over the clarity of the image. I think I'll save up for the larger ones although these meet almost any binocular need. I highly recommend these. You have to see the clarity of the image to believe it. Buy them, you'll not be disappointed. PS They work great with glasses on. I haven't used my other 10x30 (name brand) binoculars since I got these.
My friend has 2 of these in his truck they cant even produce most lows, they bottom out being run at 100w max per ch amp and the cones covering the voicecoils are comming of both of them. If your on a budget save up tiny bit and get somenthing like some Lanzar MAX8's.
Every time I need a new printer refill (not often) I agonize about buying the more expensive "Name brand" or the cheaper "brand X" refill. Every time I go with the more expensive option and never regret it. Life's too short to deal with the inconvenience and problems that the refills somtimes cause.
About 5 minutes after I opened the box containing my Linksys Ethernet Router, I had it connected and set up without reading any instructions... the unit is clearly marked and you've really got to go out of your way to screw up.The instructions tell you what IP address to log into via your browser to get a snazzy looking login screen and administration pages. Linksys is known for its reliability and ease of use and I got recommendations from other users of this product.My less than perfect rating for this item is their total lack of acknowledgement of the Mac platform... it is to their own detriment. I have this set up with my Mac G4/400 (AGP), but mostly due to the ease of use of the Mac platform.This router comes with documentation for every flavor of Windows except 3.1, but does not give any instructions for Mac OS... not one word. It's hard to believe a manufacturer would have a potential audience of about 20 million Mac owners and not exploit the fact that their product works seamlessly w/ the Mac platform.Even their website remains silent on the Mac OS, which did leave me having some guesswork and figuring out stuff on my own as well as consulting MacFixit forums, etc. The enclosed CD has additional instructions, but you guessed it... nothing regarding the Mac. For shame.The LEDs are pretty straight forward and it's easy to see at a glance which port is having activity. The unit is designed so that additional routers can stack and fit in an inter-locking fashion so that the legs of the unit above fit in indentations of the case below. The legs have rubberized feet pads to prevent scratching of nice desks.If you have broadband connectivity, you owe it to yourself to get a router such as this one to protect you from hackers. The Linksys Etherfast Router is known for having a dependable hardware firewall. Even if you're a Mac user, you can't do better for the price than this unit... you just may need to do some searches on the Internet for instructions by other Mac users to ease your comfort level.
These headphones are great. I have a small head and the headphone fit snug on my head. The padded top and ear covers are quite comfy. The quality is superb but the sound is not as loud as I expected. They are good for listening to music when it's on but if you're in a loud area, you're probably going to hear the background noise. The cord seems very sturdy and fit for me. The bungee cord is also a nice addition for those who prefer to carry these around with them. I walk around with them and have not had the headphones slip.Pros:Audio QualityBungee CordAmp Jack conversionComfy PaddingCons:Not loud enoughThe cord may seem too longPlastic wires hanging out for extensionNot sound cancelling
I really love this bag. It holds everything I need to bring with me and the shoulder strap makes it comfortable to carry. VS
There are basically three types of rangefinders for golf use. There is the laser pinseeker which gives the distance the flagstick only. In order for this to work the flagstick must have specific reflective material mounted on top of it. The second type of rangefinder works using GPS. This type gives distances to various locations on the course. The third type focuses on a specific object in the viewfinder and gives the distance to it. The Bushnell Yardage Pro fall into the third catagory.I have tried all three systems and I like the Bushnell system the best.The first type will give an accurate distance to the flagstick only. It is easy to use but it is the largest of all of the rangefinders and the course must have the reflective sensors mounted on the top of the flagstick in order for it to work.The GPS system is a hand held unit that gives distances to various landmarks on the golf hole such as bunkers, water hazards and the green. It gives the distances to the front, middle and back of the green but not the exact yardage to the hole. The course specefications must be available to downloaded into the GPS system for this to work and there is an annual subscription fee.The Bushnell Yardage Pro gives the distance to whatever object is centered in the viewfinder. It must be held steady on the object to give an accurate reading and it is important to know the approximate distance before using the rangefinder. Otherwise, instead of getting the distance to the flagstick, it may be recording the distance to objects behind the green. It also does not work very well in low light conditions. These two disadvantages are the reasons that I have given it four stars instead of five.Of the three types, I like the Bushnell style the best. It fits nicely into the palm of the hand and has a handy case that clips onto the golf bag.
I have gotten this Zune for three months. First of all, I am very excited with it features, but when I synced a movie, I really disappointed, it has taken nearly 2hr for just a 600Mb movie. Oh my godness, it made me crazy. May be there is something I dont know, if anyone get a solution, please share with me.
this is a very nice product thank you so much appreciate itthough it turned out i didnt need it as my other product camewith some it wont hurt to have an extra setthank you
Its light and works with my workout. Plus the price is very attractive
I shouldn't even give this item one star. Don't buy it. Avoid Daewoo like the plague that this company is. They manufacture GARBAGE and should be BANNED from the shores of North America.This DTS42 developed red horizontal lines less than two years after a very expensive purchase. Daewoo refused to repair it, unless they could sucker me out of another $500.No thanks. I'm not one of those P.T. Barnum types who is born every minute. My money stays in my wallet. Daewoo manufactures GARBAGE. Avoid all Daewoo products, if at all possible.
First, while these are a Monster product they don't have the Monster price. They're the same price you'll find for connectors from companies you've never heard of - but you aren't sacrificing Monster quality.That said, these are terrific. Very easy to install. Simply strip about 1/2 inch of twisted wire, insert, screw the top in place. I used them for both 12 and 14 gauge speaker wire with no problem at all.I paid 19.97 here which is the same price that BestBuy sells them for in their store so there's no great savings on price. But, free shipping and no sales tax for me so I saved a few dollars and I wasn't in a hurry.
I own a computer and networking business. This is my go to router if I want reliability and stability. Some customers ask why I recommend this over an N type router. My answer is if you want a stable router with few problems this is the one. However this is the only linksys model I recommend.
Its like having a Porsche that can only go 45. Allot of great features in this product as long as don't need to hear the music.. the main thing is that the VOLUME [is horrible]... so low that you can't hear the music if you are in the gym or anywhere there is outside noise... I mean .. this thing is bulky to begin with so I figured it would at least have a good sound boost to it .... WRONG !!!! Low volume....unless you are in a very quiet library i would stay away from this....
This is an excellent ad/on to your lens, which apart from filtering, helps protecting you lens...I have used HOYA filters from some time ago... and im really satisfied with it.Really recommended!
Allowed me to update the firmware on my GPS without breaking the bank. Cables tend to either work or not, and this one worked.
Printing quality was as good or better than 'name' brand. Unfortunately, the cartridge lasted for half as many pages/jobs as the Epson equivalent.I got what I paid for.
Nice looking, light weight, but to cheep. Went back to my old headphones becuase these take the quality right out of listing to music.
This camera looks great. Has all the features I want. LCD is very clear indoor, but almost useless outdoor. I took identical pictures of my kids indoor and outdoor between this camera and my 3 years old 2M Fuji camera that I paid $240 3 years ago. This camera color and sharpness is horrible compare to the Fuji. I don't think the camera is defective. I don't know why so many professional reviewers said that this is a good camera. ZDNET review gave this camera a bad grade and I saw the same problem on my camera with the one ZDNET/CNET reviewed. I had the camera setting on automatic. I didn't want to play around with the setting because all I want is a point and shoot camera. Maybe there's a manufacturing problem with this camera? If you want to buy this camera, make sure you can return it w/o incuring the re-stocking fee.
I ordered 3 of these though with some apprehension since I've never previously owned any Transcend products. However now that I've been shooting 100s of pictures with my 12 megapixel SLR I can say that these are great cards for a very good price. At this class level these memory cards are super speedy for action shots, something that a nice set of Blue Angels pictures I snapped using these cards proved.The only drawback and I'm assuming it's because the cards cost $15 each is that they don't come with the usual containers that other SD cards include. Annoying but fortunately I had enough containers from old SD cards that I could re-purpose but be forewarned!
This printer is fast and convenient. I can fax, copy, scan, and print on the same machine. I like the fact that I don't need to turn on my PC to fax or copy. I can even send double-sided documents through the paper feeder. Printing double-sided documents is also a breeze.Although, I still don't know how much the ink will cost.
I bought one for my living room TV, Amp/Tuner, Comcast Cable Box, TiVo, DVD Player. I hated having five remotes on the table and everytime he wife wanted to watch a DVD or change the station while TiVo was recording, well it was maddening! Once programmed I was very happy using one remote for everything, but the reason I bought the second one... she was able to switch components watch recorded shows on TiVo jump to a DVD on the 5 disk player and even switch to just TV with sound from the surround system and not kill the TiVo recording. I had to get one for the bedroom!As a REALTOR I'm always looking for the just right Thank You to give my clients after closing. This is IT! I love the letters I get thanking me for my generosity. It takes 20 minutes to set up the first time and the new Internet programing interface from Logitech is child's play. It's perfect.The only CON (dissappointment) I have with the product is the integrated clock doesn't keep accurate time. The remote must be conntected to the computer and through the programing interface "Updated" every month or two.
I ordered one cable for use with my laptop and monitor. The other I use for my Blu-ray player. With both uses these cables work great and cost me under $6 for both!
This is an acceptable product. The only downside, is that there is no horizontal scroll bar on the touchpad. Touchpad double tapping is not an option. Otherwise, it is a good investment and worth the money. It is light, yet sturdy.
Do not buy! On both speakers, all the clips holding the speaker to the frame were broken off. Thus the speaker was rattling around inside the box with all the broken clips. Junk! You get what you pay for!
This is a good product and it's bascially east to set up. One thing to lookout for...When setting up WEP, make sure that you enter the Encryption code on the remote system. The setup doesn't mention this. Other than that, it works great and sets up in a flash.
The camera works great the only thing is that the colors keep adjusting on automatic and are hard to control in manual. The microphone works great, you can be pretty far from it and the other end still hears you well. Overall it is good camera if you have constant lighting.
It worked for about a week, and the FM band gave up. I called the company and they sent me a new one. Then after a couple of months, the AM band went out. I gave up, it's a piece of junk. It would be somewhat normal for a single item to go bad, but two in a row. That's too much of a coincidence to be a fluke. Poor quality control for sure.
I paid 15 dollars for just the cd player without the kit. i use it in my car all the time. First of all, it does skip, sometimes. I had the same problem where it kept speeding up. But i cleaned the disk and the sensor and it ended up working fine. For the money I paid, it does its job. I was thinking about splurging and spending 150 dollars on one, but then realized that I really don't need to spend that money. Anyway the pro's and con's are listed belowPros:*CHEAP*Excellent sound quality*Looks pretty cool*Great surfing (for a non ID3 tag cd player)*Good volume*I like the button placementCons:*Sometimes speeds up (skipping)*NO ID3 (but you get what you paid for)The pro's do outweigh the cons, and I would recommend this to anyone.
I am not a professional photographer that is why instead of getting a SLR I decided to get this one instead. However, this camera is great, allow you to do everything automatic with good quality or set it up manually. The only bad thing that I found so far is that there is no battery indicator in the camera. So when the batteries are going to die a battery blinks.Overall, this camera is excellent.
I have had a couple of Canon sd cameras before this one and for the most part they are good cameras. I find them simple to use and very easy to carry. I had the sd200 for a long time and it was a great camera and I was very pleased with it. I just got the sd800 and I love it so far. It takes great pics and the lcd screen is clear and big. The video works great as well.
I ordered this product. It arrived when promised, 2 days later. I plugged it in and it worked. Who could ask for anything more. This is the way things are supposed to be.
For this review, bottom line, it is a reasonable cost and does what it supposed to do ... it works. Works perfectly with my Yamaha XM Ready receiver. Techno gadgets are cool - tuning in XM stations on my receiver rates up there in "cool category". It is fun. ;-)
the buds are quite large. havent even been wearing them for an hour, and my ears hurt.if you turn it up too much, the bass rattles.the chord is kind of short.
This ram module is pretty fine, works good on my Lenovo C200 3000 portable computer.
My only complaint is that the 15" is extemely snug on my 15" HP laptop because I have a slightly wider screen. I literally have to shove it into the sleeve, so I don't use it very often. If you have a wide screen, consider getting the 17" instead. Other than that, it is very well made and provides good padding.
Arived quickly, packaged well, works as described.This is a very good value. It works very well with my truck radio, motorcycle radio and home surround sound system. My GPS has now turned into my sound system for both my truck and motorcycle and Works great on both.I would be nice if this had a electrical plug in but the batteries do last a long time so thats not a big deal at all. It has been left on over night without running the batteries dead which is pretty impressive.Good product, good seller - Highly recommend both.
I really like this item.........Lets me take as many pictures as I like. No running back and forth to the camera. Well worth the money!!!
works for its intended purpose. No issue with signal quality or throughput. I'd buy this again. a a a a
The instructions are bad. As mentioned is someone else's review the user is directed to place files in folders on the Sansa View that do not exist. Supposedly one can drag and drop WMV files right into the device and they will play. That has not been my experience. SanDisk does provide the SanDisk Media Converter for download but it is painfully slow to transfer/convert video and will only do so if the Sansa View is plugged in. The software puts it directly on the device which is a one way street. I found that I could not then copy the videos back to my PC for later use (i.e. create a stash of videos to use on the Sansa View). I also discovered that the Sansa View, while offering to display Album Art will totally screw up some of the art. I have several CD worth loaded and find that sometimes the art displayed is from a completely different album. I also tried using the godawful Media Converter software to load photos. Within the software are controls to supposedly rotate the picture for optimum display on the Sansa View screen with a little preview display included. The rotation was completely bollixed after transfer to the device. Everything was off by 90 degrees clockwise. In this instance I was able to copy the folder to my PC and fix the problem with other graphics software and then put them back on the Sansa View. Hopefully SanDisk will come up with firmware and software fixes for these problems, but until then I really cannot recommend this product to anyone.
This worked just fine to house my new radio to replace the factory radio, giving me a tiny little shelf underneath as well. Reasonably priced, and no problems with it.
First things first. The width of this unit is about twice the size Amazon has it listed. It's closer to 20 +/- inches wide. This wasn't a problem for me though.I finally bought myself what I feel like is an upper mid-level setup 7.1 surround sound system. I bought the Mirage Nanosat 5.1 system and purchased an additional Sat from Crutchfields scratch & dent section. Also bought my receiver from there too. Neither had a scratch or dent. Both only appeared to have been open box returns.I had read reviews of the Nanosats not being a good center channel speaker since it was an omni-directional speaker. So I used one of the old speakers as a center until I could settle on a real one. I saw the reviews for this one and found it for &lt;$120 incl S&H.; I wasn't expecting much since in my search I saw where a lot of people didn't find that the addition of a center channel improved the surround sound experience. Well, they're all wrong. This speaker made the vocals sooooo much more understandable and realistic sounding at normal listening levels. Whereas the old standard speaker had to be turned up so dang loud my wife would put in ear plugs so she could study. Of course with a good action movie, loud is the only way to go. This speaker blends in very well with the Nanosats too. I was worried that because I wasn't getting a voice matched component, one or the other would be overbearing. Not the case....It does music justice too. I cranked up the volume to around 2/3+ and the sound was loud and clear. I'll do a review on the Mirage Nanosat under that product listing.
Very easy setup.Ideal for the person who likes electronic gadgets. Use with my satelite , TV and DVD. Still need to take the time to do some fine tuning but would recommend. Buttons kind of small for when useing in a dark room ,although the display lites up when you move the control which helps some.
I experienced a problem which can't be fixed by the Netgear or D-link support desk.If you are using an Alcatel DSL modem (speed touch home), Netgear router Wgt624 and D-Link DI 624 are incompatible with this equipment.I bought both and was not able to connect them through PPPoE to my ISP. Both router were returned to the store.My only solution was to return to Linksys standard B router BEFSW11s4.I didn't find any information about DSL modem compability.Hope this review help.
I've been using this about a month now, I love it. No problems, it looks good, and its rugged. The U3 software that comes with it I've yet to take fully advantage of besides the password feature.The retractable USB plug is very smooth too, and the metal they use for the plug to insert into the computer is smooth too so upon insertion it just almost glides right in.I can also use the RescuePro software I've owned with my previous SanDisk products so I'm satisfied.
I think this unit has a nice balance between size and sound for use on a desk. As an audio buff I always check out sound quality. This is a step up from many units you'll find up to about $150. However, this is a 'personal' unit, not meant for room filling sound. Its just very listenable and non-fatiguing. It has a nice sound balance from the bass through the high end. Sound is best with the equalizer turned off - the bass can be heard but its not boomy. The soft setting of the equalizer is nice for background music that won't disturb your concentration. The bass setting is attactive on first listening and ok for room use, but I find it thumpy when sitting at my desk. Ergonomics and subdued appearance are other plusses. There's also an extra input that can be used to hook up to your PC - so you can still hear your MP3s on this unit if you want. The Panasonic five disc changer has better sound but I think its better suited for a bookshelf and use in a small room. But if you're really looking for the best desktop sound and don't mind spending the cash you should check out the better JVC executive systems. This panasonic unit, however, is definitely the best bang for your buck.
Most slot fans aren't "worth a bucket of warm pi**"This one is. I ungraded my video card to a GeForce GTX470. That sucker puts out some serious heat and my HP Pavillion case had no room for another case fan. Enter the Antec slot fan. Its quiet (quiet enough) and does cool down my system.11/2011 Update: Downgraded by review. Fan grew increasingly noisy and died recently. Had to yank it out and put in a new one, same brand. Guess what? Started making noise after two weeks. Returned it and won't try another.
I like the compact size of this. I got the armband and it's great for taking to the gym. I don't use the headphones that came with it. They won't stay in my ears. I downloaded alot of songs on it but sometimes the songs don't show up. I find the Creative tutorial for downloading the songs confusing so I go thru WMP but I still have problems now and then. I like the fact that there aren't alot of bells and whistles on this. It's pretty user-friendly as far as scrolling through songs and the volume button.
If you have an 2003 e39 M5 this is an option to hook up your Ipod at a reasonable cost. The sound is great.
I was so excited when I received the tablet. Although it is quite expensive,it is a must-have tool for any digital artist. I used the graphire(512 levels of pressure) before, however I don't feel much difference with Intuos2 (1024 levels).The included software is great. The driver setup is also excellent. It allows you to set the button to perform different functions in different program.The pen is also very comfortable to use. It came with few spare pen tips too. But the mouse is disappointing. The hard side edges is not comfortable to use. It is not as smooth as using an ordinary mouse.I will give 5 stars if it have a better mouse and ... cheaper.
Tengo un Toshiba Satellite con Windows Xp Home, la cual venia con 256 mb de memoria, era una tortura usarla con esa capacidad. Le agregue 512 y mejoro, pero siempre era lenta. Me decidi a ponerle la mayor capacidad de memoria que soporta, revise el sitio de toshiba y luego busque la memoria recomendada aqui en Amazon, el precio muy bueno. En cuanto le instale la nueva memoria era increible la velocidad, ahora arranca en mas o menos 30 segundos, se apaga en 15 segundos y es una maravilla trabajar en ella. Realmente estoy convencido que para mejorar el desempe&ntilde;o de cualquier laptop hay que agregarle la mayor capacidad de memoria que soportan.Muy satisfecho con esta compra, ademas es Kingston recomendada por el fabricante de la laptop.
I had many great experience with this camera. The touch screen is so easy to use and the picture scan is wonderful. I took this camera to Huntington Library and my pictures came out wonderful!! The colors are so true and beautiful. I took a closed up picture of a pink flower and it came out so clear and nice.
I bought this screen to do presentations and I am very pleased with it. I am a petite woman and this has been easy for me to handle and set up. I like the black border on the sides and the way the legs are designed. Space is not wasted between the wall and the screen. Happy customer
There is any way to change frecuency? There is a lot of noise in the head set.
I purchased this camera about a year ago. After 11 months of constant use (alomst 4000 shots) the pictures started getting really fuzzy with a few spots. I called KODAK and they issued an RMA and I shipped it back to Kodak. Less than a week later, I had my camera back. They replaced the lens, the case and several other internals. Good as new. No &quot;the warranty doesn't cover that&quot; BS.The camera is an excellnt buy (the price has come down ... since I bought mine) and Kodak customer service was a pleasure to work with.Highly recommended....
This camera was my first digital camera purchase. My decision was between this Fuji and a Kodak that has received good reviews. I'm glad I went with the Fuji. I love the way this camera fits in your hand. I haven't had any of the problems with the lens cap that other reviewers have mentioned. It's a little quirky in low light coniditions, but I think almost all digital cameras are. I also really like the video feature - and I actually use it! Great camera.
This is a direct replacement for the Canon Pixma All in One printer that I have and it works great. The price should be cheaper though becaus eit does not last long.
Good deal. Great Wacom product support. Not quite ready for all of VistaOS. Microsoft and Wacom are working things out. Very versitle and easy to use. Good idea for alternative to keyboard and mouse. Has a great 'feel' and am happy with the selection.
now i can watch tv without disturbing the wife and it can be as loud as i like great for the game
After having considered the Ceiva frame/service given a couple months research and maybe 5-6 hours total (inc talking with a current user), these are the pros and cons in my opinion:PRO- One person I know who has one and got a couple for family members likes it and does not regret the purchase- Picture/LCD quality appears to be sufficient, bordering on good.- Awesome idea for kids to get pics of children's and grandchildren's lives- Low maintenance for recipient, given automated downloading of new pictures each night.CONS- The one consistent theme in all reviews here and on other sites is that Cust service is abysmal. I looked everywhere and could not find a phone number for cust service, despite a couple user comments about being &quot;on hold&quot; for 20 minutes. This scares me a great deal--not b/c I'm not technical--but b/c there appear to be a number of service and hardware complaints, and obviously resolution requires cust service. Exchanges are difficult to handle with 48hr email turnaround times, no doubt involving multiple messages back and forth.- The subscription fee is quite high, in my opinion- It seems the moment you cancel the subscription, whatever pictures are in the device are there forever, as there is NO OPTION to load pics other than through the subscription service.- It seems a number of people have had technical hardware failures with the Ceiva I &amp; II. The best warrantee I could find from all the Ceiva retailers is 60 days, otherwise you have to pay the extended warrantee of $20 for a full year of warrantee coverage. I think this is a little shotty, and makes me very uneasy given the reviews on this site.- You have to get a subscription to the service to use the frame. There are cancellation fees for the service. So, if you buy the frame, don't like it or have problems, it seems 1) you will have difficulty reaching cust service, 2) have only 30-60 days to figure this out, hoping a problem does not occur after that period, 3) have to then cancel the subscription, which is a $10 fee within 30 days, or, after 30 days, it's $10 plus 50% of your subscription fee, which would be a total of about $60-70 if you bought a 1-year subscription (minimum is 3 months).Summary: I really like the idea, and talked all siblings into buying for our parents, but I can't in good conscience buy this knowing all of the cons above. I truly feel that there is a good possibility of trouble, which sounds extremely difficult to resolve at the least, and expensive at worst.-Brian U
The box the transfer kit came in was severely damaged. I was amazed the product inside was ok, but it was. Everything works fine.
The toner at the office supply store was just too expensive. I decided to check Amazon and found the same product at a reasonable price. My order arrived in a timely manner. I am 100% satisfied!
You need to buy this. I'm beyond thrilled with my iPod. It's changed the way I commute, the way I conceptualize my music collection and the way I show off pictures of my kids. And I'm an all-around Mac guy, but there is a lot of misleading advertising, extras you need to purchase to really use their products. It's not a big problem, but something you should know.The iPod is designed to charge off your computer. The computer has to be on and running, it can't go to sleep. So if you want to charge your computer overnight, I guess they intend you to use your snooze alarm to wake you every ten minutes so you can touch a key on your computer and keep it awake. And the stakes are high, they tell you if you charge your battery incompletely the first time, it'll be forever calibrated wrong.I've been happy with the recharger. I keep it handy and use it often. I've read some negative reviews, complaints that it messes up the iPod. I don't know, so far I haven't had any problems, but I'm happy to keep you posted.Also, when they tell you how long the battery runs, it's based on just listening to music on the iPod and not playing around with all the features. Running the shuffle features drains the battery quicker because it needs to scan through all the memory. Also, when you play around with all the different options, the backlight is on a lot and that also drains the battery quicker.Again, minor issues that fail to sway my overall satisfaction with the iPod, but just go ahead and assume you'll want the recharger, assume you'll soon feel you need the Bose speakers and maybe even the car adapter. Because, once you're hooked, you'll know what you're missing. Once you've received the message, it's too late to hang up the phone.
Brand new camcorder has 3 large dots on the screen. Sharp authorized service centers in New York are taking forever to fix it. I am fed up.
Works great with my iPod Shuffle. I love that it retracts into itself so I can dump it right into my center console when I need to get rid of it
I was very pleased with the Belkin F8Z017 Classic Leather Case for iPod Shuffles (3 Pack) for 1st Generation.
I fully agree that this model has some problems. But if you consider the alternatives there are not many other choices. In all the wireless headphones I have compared this one is on top of the list.My basic use was to watch TV and meanwhile allow my wife to study. For this purpose I didn't really need some super Hi-Fi headphones. This model has a real good bass response but also does not like the user to move around too much. If you can stay relatively still (Like during watching TV) you can get a pretty good quality reception (static and hiss free).
They are not the typical headphones that you have the phobia for because they don't become less comfortable the longer you wear them. They're actually quite easy on the ears. Sound is awesome. Well, The thing is that it had a very long cord so make sure you wrap it up. Its good for me because I don't want to cause a ruckus when I want to listen to my music at loud levels in my room and still move around. That long chord comes in handy. The only thing is that, it won't kick the bass that high. So if you're looking for bass kickers, don't buy them because they are more like the 'sound of shards of glass breaking would sound ridiculously good' kind of headphones. Nevertheless, they are still very good. Another thing is, if you're looking for noise isolating/cancelling headphones, look elsewhere. These are not meant for that. They are the you shouldn't really care if you're looking for good sound type of heaphones.I hope this helps whoever is interested in buying this pair of headphones. They're my favorite pair yet.Highly recommended.
I bought this for my husband for his birthday and he loved it! The unit is user friendly, yet has tremendous capability. We highly recommend it.
This is a Cat6 network cable. It is green. Green is not my favorite color but I didn't have green so I decided to get green to go along with the red, blue, white, gray, and black cables. I would not recommend using this to hold up your porch swing or tie down your furniture in the back of a pickup. Even though it's color is not as pleasing as the other cables, it performs to it's full potential without any regard to the others. I feel that it is generally a happy cable.
It's my first Panasonic Camera, I have a 2 Sony Cybershot and one Olympus. This is a very good camera, has a lot of features. Takes nice pictures.One bad feature is the small LCD, I would like a bigger one (perhaps a 3"). The zoom is great, and when you use a tripod your photos are better. I'm thinking to buy the external flash because the built-in is not very good. But instead of all I recomend this nice camera.
I use these batteries in my 1500 series APC rack mount UPS's at work. Great substitute for APC and a lot less costly. Hard to believe with Prime I get these in 2 days given the weight. Have bought a lot of them and never had a problem.
Optically, this add-on lens works as advertised and corrects properly for my nearsightedness, for which the D200 built-in adjustment is not strong enough. However, I bought - and lost - two of these. They come off much too easily by simply brushing against the walls in the bag when storing the camera. Last time, I had a $20 Hoodman hoodeye connected (which snaps very securely onto this eyepiece) and must have brushed both off while walking with the camera. I don't understand why Nikon can't design this to snap into place, very much like the hoodeye does when used alone. More importantly, if Nikon were to design their cameras to provide adequate diopter adjustment for a wider range, we wouldn't need these little pieces of poor design.
DVD Cases good quality and arrived in a timely manner. The price was good value, will order from the again.
I checked this camera and lens for a newspaper review and found the camera a fantastic one for beginners and intermediates. The lens leaves a lot to be desired, so if you really want good images and are a beginner or not really interested in buying an expensive body, go for the Canon 28-105 lens long with this body, which will give you much better images than the lens offered. The body itself is a real versatile SLR with a lot of features that seasoned pros would be surprised to find in such an economic model.
In general, this is a very good produce with bargain price. It does everything that it claims. It's very easy to setup without manual. It works immediately after plug into network. I use web interface to configure. It only takes a couple of minutes. This thing comes with web server, ftp server(I still don't know what to do with ftp server. Transfer stored fax?), telnet console, DHCP, WINS etc.... this is more like a router! It can copy, scan, fax without any problem. And it is worth the price.A few things you need to know before you purchase. I am a little disappointed that they can make a print as a router, but they cannot do some basic funtionalities.1) Limited support on windows 2003. ONLY printting is supported! (Well, make more room for a high end product?) Too bad, I cannot use terminal server to send fax or scan.2) You cannot receive fax from PC if you connect 7820N over network. You have to connect USB or LPT port in order to receive a fax. (Well, this is not too hard to do, right? You made send fax working over network, why not receive?) Manual and online support don't mention that at all. Until I read someone's comment online and reinstall with local USB driver. Then fax receive appears. That means you can only receive fax from only one PC.3) Online support doesn't provide any useful information regarding software update. You don't know the software/driver they put on their web site are the same as they shipped on CD. No changes log for any Firmware update. This stopped me upgrading firmware. For example, latest firmware on support is v2.1.0. And my 7820N says current firmware is version G. (Are they talking about same product firmware update?)Well, in summary, it's a nice product with nice price.
This CPU cooling fan is pretty good, great for the price. I would give it five stars but for a few relatively minor faults. First, the pros:1.) Copper for effective thermal transfer.2.) Comes with thermal paste. (A little goes a long way.)3.) It's big, with lots of surface area.4.) It's a work of art.5.) It's very affordable.6.) It's quieter and more effective than a stock fan (though not silent).The cons:1.) The instructions didn't prepare me for how much force was necessary to put on the retaining clip in order to secure the fan to the base. I was very concerned that it was placing far too much direct pressure on the processor, but apparently it is designed this way.2.) The cable can get buzzed slightly by the fan blades if you're not careful. It's best to figure this out before installing the motherboard w/ fan inside your case. As far as I could tell (after installation) there are not any cable retention clips to guide the cable safely away from the fan blades.A previous reviewer wrote that the instructions were written too small but I did not find this to be the case at all. The instruction pamphlet was perfectly legible and well illustrated. I would have appreciated more detail regarding the clip installation and some advisory regarding the cable, but I installed it just fine with the given instructions.My bottom line is that if I needed another CPU cooling fan, I would buy this model again.
Picked these up for 5 bucks. Sounded great - I love it for the first 24 hours. I went to use my iPod again and the right driver just stopped working - no sound at all. Went in the garbage. Not even worth returning.
HP did a lousy job soldering the power jack to the mother board on this machine. When it stops working, their solution is to charge you several hundred dollars for a new motherboard. You can send it off to an independent repair place in Chicago and get it fixed for $125 plus but HP should either do it right to start with or fix it for free.
My blackjack easily recognized this sd card, which provides enough space for hours of music. Great buy!
Product is excellent. Easy to follow instructions and within an hour had my desktop and laptop both working on the net with no trouble. @home uses &quot; mail &quot; as their POP3 and SMPT addresses and as expected I could not get their mail... but after the end of the month it won't matter. A very good experience..
Compact, clear image, pleasing design. Drawback: channel reverts to 2 every time it's turned off.
To my surprise the battery looks nothing like the picture. I thought it was going to be white with a blue trim(like the picture displays). The battery they sent me was black. It is a sleek battery but looks exactly and probably is the same battery that goes for $12.50. I am sure it is a good product and the Charger is pretty cool but for the price I would advise looking elsewhere.
This product is definitely Effective, but not highly efficient, hence the 4 stars. It's just a little...big. I'm being picky I suppose, but it could be minimized some. It's bulky, but if you're going to keep it at your desk or in a drawer then it's Great for the price. Good sound quality and comfort. Mic comes through very clear and crisp. Perfect for Skype chats. When I'm on the road though, I take my wireless headset, if that tells you anything.I would buy if you're not on the road a lot, if you are, I would say opt for a bluetooth card and get a wireless earpiece. Much less stressful to pack.Paul
I transfer data between my home PC (6 month old laptop with dual core Pentium) and an iMac G5 running on OS X in my office. The Sony microvault is SOOO slow, a problem that is frequent, which I blame on the automatic compression software that comes on the drive. The drive compresses/uncompresses files constantly so no wonder it is slow; another wrote about the same issues so this problem isn't isolated.I typically transfer about 15MB on average ONTO the drive and this takes about 2 minutes. I recently timed a 17MB transfer onto the drive -- over 3 minutes but less than 4 minutes. Pathetic. Getting files off of the drive doesn't seem to be too slow but still slower than other (and cheaper) drives I've used. I actually reserve extra time between leaving my office and catching the bus to ensure I can transfer all my revised files each day as a back-up and so I can continue working at home.I can burn my data onto a CD-RW about as fast as I can put it onto this flash drive. That's absurd. I got a drive so I wouldn't need to take so much time to backup/transfer files. My only gain with the drive is that it is smaller than a CD.Update: still working (4/6/09). Speed hasn't been an issue lately -- I wish I could explain why. I'm working on the same two computers and with the same file types. Given that I actually timed the downloads with a watch, I'll still stand behind my earlier statements that this drive can be painfully slow. I'm also now thinking of getting in the market for a new drive since I'd like more memory.Update: May 2010.I am done with this drive... right now the expected transfer time for 1.3GB of data is over 30 minutes and it has already been loading for about 15 minutes. Not buying a Sony drive again! The good news is that it never died or lost files but I just don't have the time to wait for dinosaur-like write times. I'm looking at the Sandisk Cruzer models for my next drive, probably a16 GB drive.
Way overpriced for what you get. I also should have been more careful when reading the product description which lists the measurements of this product. It stands way too short at only 48 inches, but is absolutely perfect if you happen to be 4 feet tall. The advertisment really should show an average height adult standing next to it so that the consumer could see that it stands just above waist high when fully assembled. Thankfully, it arrived damaged and I was able to return it without feeling guilty.
I recently purchased this laptop and find it to be a very worthwhile investment as a first laptop for any person. The spacious 30GB of room, excellent video and 256 MB of DDR Memory should be enough for day-to-day duties and for students and office workers on the go. The large screen works and looks great, and the speakers, although not very loud, come through as clear as I've heard on any laptop. The laptop's physical appearance is sleek, with a medium-sized thickness for the body, and nice appearance from the outside. As for cons, the lack of firewire ports, two USB ports, and lack of 'quick-launch' buttons take away from the beauty of it, but for this price, you get more than what you pay for.
I renew my old IDE disk on my computer, so install a new SATA disks, due to this i have my older IDE disks going to be dispossed, with this i install one of mi disks on it, and now i have and external disk that i can use to backup my data, or move large files that will not fit on a flash memory.
I received these speakers about 2 weeks ago, but since I've been extremely busy, I just set them up this past weekend. I have a Denon AVR-1708 and let me tell you, these sound amazing. I used to have an old Sony Dream system, and was I missing out. These speakers have a rich, full sound, and they do not distort when I crank up my Denon.I would have given these speakers 5 stars, but the mounting option is what made me go with 4. My house is brand new and I got it pre-wired for surround sound on the ceilings. The mounting holes for the satellites are on the bottom which are not good for mounting on the ceiling. I did find a way around that for those that want to hang them on your ceiling. I already have the universal ceiling mounts, and what I did was connect these to the brackets that came with the speakers, but hung the speaker upside down. If you angle the speakers the way you're supposed to, they stay nice and secure. I didn't hang the center speaker because the holes on the bottom are really small and the brack that it comes with for the center doesn't allow enough space to attach the mounting brackets that I have (the holes are close to the speaker and you don't have enough room for the screws). So, I just left the center on top of the tv stand.With this configuration, the speakers still sound amazing.
I have several of these in various sizes and the match or exceed anything else I have ever used at any price
I use this for PS3 and it works just fine!
WONDERFUL PURCHASE AND WORKS WELL. I AM VERY PLEASED AND WOULD BUY FROM THEM AGAIN. GOOD SERVICE - GOOD PRICE
I paid $100 in total for my 4GB Zen V Plus. Much less than I paid for my daughter's Ipod Nano. It was much smaller than I thought it would be. But the sound quality, ease of use and how light it is just works. I really love mine and now my daughter wishes she could have gotten mine instead.I have seen some complaints about the controls for someone who has big hands and I can see how that might be a problem, but isn't for me and I am just the average girl.I would reccomend this for anyone who is looking for a 4GB. Be sure to shp for a bargain, because they are out there. Truthfully if you can get a bargain on the 8GB Why not go just a little bigger and have more space.I do wish it was just a little bigger and a had a little bigger screen, but for the price and the size this is awesome!
This is the second case of printable CD's I have ordered. They work great.
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
Sixty bucks for a switch and five feet of wire? One that doesn't even allow you a "bulb" shutter control feature? Come on, Panasonic, that's absurd!
I bought two of these from university Audio. They are available on that popular auction site for $349.00 with free shipping.These have been out of production for YEARS. University audio is selling off remaining stock of Monster speaker products in fact if you look at the Monster website it no longer shows any trace of them making high end speakers.Monster cable is one of those brands that brings out a stark contrast in opinion. Just like our current battles between the Republican party vs. The democrats each with their own views of what should be done to get us onto the right path Monster is a name that either brings up very positive or VERY negative opinions.Those who see Monster as a manufacturer of highly overpriced interconnects feel that a high quality cable is not "necessary" to maintain high quality sound. They maintain that Monster's claims of using better quality components in their cables will help transfer the cleanest signal possible is nothing short of a lie.Then there are those who believe that if you have gone out and spent considerable sums of money (8k or more) on their Audio Video system then an investment into high quality interconnects just makes sense. (I find it funny when people review products such as banana plugs yet flat out say they use 14 or 16 gauge wire, I use 10AWG wire)I purchased my first Monster cables almost 20 years ago. I currently use (almost entirely) Monster cable products to wire my systems. Many of the cables I use have been kept even though my system has changed MANY times. For instance I originally had a Laserdisc player, then a S-VHS recorder then came DVD, Bluray and now I only store my media digitally on a Windows Home server that nicely sits out of the way in the basement (store all my blurays on that server).So years ago Monster decided to come out with these super in-line array speaker setups. And yes they used very high quality components. Real wood veneers extremely stiff cabinetry and some of the best drivers available. Unfortunately Monster faced an extremely prejudiced headwind and in all honesty failed to market these properly.To begin I think they went a bit too high end My front speakers (polk) were around $1500 each. Monsters were running around $3000 each. a HUGE jump. Then you look at what was happening in the economy as the stock market started to plunge well the high end consumer pretty much vanished almost instantaneously.So now lets look at this component.Nice cabinet In fact the only reason I bought this was because I wanted a subwoofer that looked good next to my Polk LSI's.I have 2 of them stacked one on top of each other. I have the top one actually sitting upside down with a piece of rubber 3mm underpayment cut to the shape of the cabinet to isolate them. What this does is give you a very nice aesthetic look to it since the grills line up.Performance wise they are ok. I have had MANY subwoofers. the ones these replaced were velodyne with 10" drivers (also had 2)The velodynes kicked these things butt. Left, right, up and down. There was NO CONTEST. The Velodyne sounded tighter, punchier. Just an overall better quality sound However they were uglier than sin! Big black boxes with ugly black vinyl laminate on them. (i just sold one on Craigslist and am regretting it now) The other one is being used in our kids loft system.The sound on these is not bad it just seems boomy to me secondly at high output such as on Avatar they max out. Something that NEVER happened with the smaller drivers on the Velodyne unit.So whats the deal?$349.00 with free shipping? Yeah is still a great deal. I was looking at spending $1800 for a pair of subs so finding these for $700 was nice. When you compare them to ANY sub at $350 they are a great value. Were they fail is when you compare them to a $900 subwoofer.About my rating system.3 stars = Meets expectations4 or 5 stars = exceeds expectations.I added pictures of what they look like stacked on top of each other
We have a Mini Mac desktop and were not aware (from Amazon's description) that we would be unable to use it due to a certain technological difference of PC's and Mac's. BUT... we contacted the manufacturer and they had us mail them the protector and they did a custom tune to it so that we would be able to use it on the Mini Mac! It took them about a week and they shipped it back free of charge. It works perfectly! I highly recommend it!
Okay, I have seen the reviews that say that this thing is not worth it because it is hard to open the case. Here is what you need to know, if you are not careful while opening the case, you will probably kill your iPod; however, you are probably buying this battery because your iPod is almost worthless anyway since the battery doesn't hold much of a charge. Make a calculated risk, and decide if this battery replacement kit is worth the risk of destroying your iPod.I work with electronics and computers all day, and I love to dissect things and see what makes them work. Most of the time I can get them back together and working well without issue. I will say that I also had a tough time getting my iPod case off, and recommend that anyone not willing to lose their iPod DO NOT TRY THIS! If you don't mind the risk, it is WELL WORTH IT if you succeed.I finally managed to crack the last holder on my case to get the back off and gleefully changed the battery. Yes I marred the side of the plastic a little, but when I got it back together, I just slid my iPod back in its leather case I got for it and now it works like new. I can't blame this product for the ridiculously difficult-to-service designs of Apple.Buy it if you don't mind the risk and it might just make you love your iPod again.
Took about 1 minute to install, and works great for video chat. I like that it has a built in microphone.
Good Sound. Light weight. Plastic tends to wear out and not hold its shape as long as it used to. Still good value for the money.
This HDMI cable was exactly what i needed at a great price. Product was just as specified and received in a timely manner.
I do alot of printing at home and sometimes I don't have the time to scramble to a store to purchase my ink. This remanufactured one came fast and did it's job. Thanks.
I have had this product at least a year now and it has given me no trouble.It was a little bit tricky to figure out [but that could just be me] and I wish it had a longer cable [most adapters have too short of a cable], but it has been in operation without interruption almost a full 100% of the time since I purchased it and I have never had a problem from it.
The pictures are very good. The camera handles white balance and exposure extremely well. Printed 8x10's show no noticable &quot;grain.&quot; The memory cards slip in and out easily. Purchasing a seperate card reader for my PC has been very handy for unloading the photos to my PC.The power on/off switch is located on top where one would expect the shutter button to take the picture. A common occurance when people try the camera is to turn it off accidently when trying to take the picture.
Supermicor makes a great case. I have purchased 3 different models and all of them were wroth every penny. Come to think of it the only done side to this case was that that cooling fans (there are 4 of them) need longer power cables, or they should include some kind of cable extensions. I had plenty of connnects on the mother board but had to manually extend the wires from the fans to the plugs.
The company I bought from was incredible!!! Ut other reviews were false , my stock jeep speakers were better just not what I was expecting from a high rated speaker
This screen protector does what it says "protects" the lcd screen but it attaches with bubbles at de corners. So it wont fit perfect, but is still usable.
None of mine will burn. I have tried 3 different softwares and 2 different computers. Will never buy these again.
It's perfect for the bedroom, kids room, kitchen, or an small area. The volume is just fine. I don't know what these people posting single star reviews are talking about. I have no complaints on this television. If I do, I'll update this review.
i bought this camera in december 2005 from amazon. it was good in everything, ease of use, picture quality, and everything. after 10 months, it started to give me problem like "low battery". so i changed the batteries, after a couple of shots same issue, still i suspected there is something wrong with the batteries, so i changed the batteries again. after a couple of shots the same warning "change the batteries". i couldn't use my camera to take shots during my entire trip(which included my wedding).then i come back to US and sent the camera for repair(as i found online that there is a firmware problem with the camera) so i sent it for repair(it was still under warranty). it came back with the report that it was cleaned for battery drain. the problem is still there. i called those tech support guys and told about the problem, they asked me to send it back. but the canon website won't allow me to create a repair order unless i agree to $107 repair charge, and the tech guys told me that the repair people won't charge, as it is within three months of the repair. but now i got the camera back, again on a trip, the camera still giving the same warning, lost $107 dollars for nothing. i hope i'll get the money back. i hope they will repair the camera, once i get back from my vacation.
works well except I would like to be able to put my music into folders so I could find an individual cd instead of searching through all the songs.
An excellent set of introductory slides, which was bought with a first microscope.The recipient's reaction was ecstatic, and even the parents were impressed.
I bought this to upgrade my hp running vista because it was so slow, and now with two gb's it is a lot better, not super fast but a lot better and I have had no problems.
I'd give this router 0 stars if I can.I'm a consultant and bought it for a client needing VPN access. I'm trying to setup a VPN and the documentation is non-existent.I have the router hooked up at home connected to a wireless AP. Every time a client machine uses Bit Torrent or FTP, the router crashes.How could Linksys release such a mess?
The cable is of decent build. There isn't exactly much to say about it, except it is necessary to hook any computer up to a monitor or TV.I use mine on a 22 inch Vizio Razor LED, Model M221NV. I get the picture, though it is limited to 1024x768 on my PC. I do not think this has anything to do with the cable, but rather my television.I will say one thing: One side of the cable seems a bit fray, as when it's bent a certain way, the picture on the screen will turn blue/green. This doesn't happen to the other end, and it isn't a big deal. I can simply swap which side goes into my computer, as it is a Male to Male cable.If you think it is ridiculous to pay over $20 for the same cable in a retail store, purchase this. It works as advertised, and will save you money, not to mention it will be delivered in a timely manner.
This bag is surprisingly big. I can put my Nikon D700 with MB-D10, 70-200 VR, 300 f4, plus a flash or smaller lens inside. The way the bag opens at the very top and toward the body make it so easy to access.The bag is also very comfortable to carry. I actually like to use it like a shoulder bag. I wear it on the right should, left should, cross shoulder from the left, cross shoulder from the right. All work fine for me.The only reason I gave it 4 starts instead of 5 is because I think the material can be better. Though $90 is not considered expensive for camera bags, it's also not cheap either.Eric.
I was really impressed with those speakers. the subwoofer is excellent. Overall it has surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend those speakers - great price also
I love these speakers. not only is the sound wonderful, the Apple-like looks rock. An added feature is the touch sensitive volume control. Go for it... u wont regret it.
7/09 Update. I finally got on a chat session with someone from Cables To Go. Apparently you have to change resolution settings on your PC. With some trial and error, the bf finally figured it out. However, the display does not use the full TV screen. The computer uses about 1/2 of the screen. But it's still bigger than my 20" monitor. I do wish the full 46" of the TV screen was used for viewing though.All in all a good buy. I wish there were some instructions that came with the cable though. I'd now give the product 4 stars.--------------------------------------This came with no instructions and I cannot find anything online. Unfortunately, neither my boyfriend nor I can get this to work on our Sony Bravia TV. :(
A couple of years ago I bought a digital camera (640 X 320) to see if I would really use it. Several hundred photos later I knew I needed something better. My digital did very nice landscapes but nothing close up and people looked "boxy". I was hesitant about buying an expensive camera because you never get to see the pictures the camera is capable of taking and I didn't want to spend a lot of money and have the same problems. We saw this little one advertised as a 1 Megapixel and I said "no way". Later I saw the same camera in [local store] with a copy of a picture attached saying "actual picture taken with camera". It was great. I bought the camera and have been very happy. I did not expect it to perform like a more expensive one with lots of features but it has really surprised and pleased me. It takes worse pictures in low light than my 640 x 320 but I am more than happy with its real features. The close up works GREAT! I can take pictures of documents and they are clear and readable. And I can take it to the beach and take shots of the kids playing in the sand and salt without worrying about ruining an expensive camera. And no one is "boxy"! For the price I didn't expect a lot of features but it has performed well above my expectations. I would gladly recommend it to someone who wants a snapshot camera that will take nice "people" pictures without a big investment in funds. My first day at the beach, I took 59 pictures at High definition and was totally blown away by the improvement over my 640 X 320. Now I can take my time and decide which digital camera has the features I want instead of settling because I want to be able to see faces!
Item didn't work for me, but I knew that might happen. I still gave it 2 stars because I'm sure it worked for plenty of others and I just got a bad one. Oh well.
The camera itself and the features are fairly decent, but the contruction is abysmal. After about 3 months the power button dissapeared inside the camera. I notice this is not the first report of this, so it's most likely a fundamental design flaw. I'm wiating for Aiptek to contact me on this, I think they should be responsible.---Several days after writing this Aiptek contacted me, and gave me an RMA number. After 3-4 weeks they sent me a new camera. There are slight design changes in the newer camera, I can't tell if the power button has changed, but the wheel that makes your selection and the door that hides the memory card have both been improved. I would give this 4 stars now, if I could.
Very straight forward. Does what it's supposed to do. When I installed my car radio, my antenna wire would not reach the R side of the radio where the antenna input was. I purchased this extender and whala! Works like a champ.
This is for the set of three colors CYM and two Black cartridges.The reason I've titled the review "so far so good", is that I've just been using one of the colors (Cyan) for several weeks now, and the prints are coming out looking good with the two other colors (and a black one) still in the machine being Brother "OEM" cartridges. We now know that these colors will work together OK with Brother products.Shipping was fast and you do receive 5 cartridges. They look kind of odd compared to the 885CW's, however the machine reads them as though they were the "real" ones and they fit fine.As I get the other cartridges into use I will try to get back here if something starts acting funny. But this set is shaping up to be a very good deal, indeed.
The design is sleek and lovely and there's something hypnotizing about how that gentle orange glow fades in and out...I'm ambivalent about this thing, though. I only wanted to use it for backup storage, like a USB, not as an additional drive that would remain connected to my computer regularly and mimic whatever I did with my computer's files. So I had the same HUGE problem with the syncing sortware that OldEngineer talks about. And heck if I'm going to have old deleted files pop up on my computer every time Ceedo finishes syncing, or check "yes/no" to each of the hundreds of files that have changed in name or location since I last synced.Basically, it's impossible to use as backup only unless you have a LOT of patience with crappy design. Ceedo, the syncing software, is absolutely awful and even if I had wanted to use it, my folders were organized very badly and some folders just plain didn't copy or refused to open.Once I erased everything, reformatted the drive and began using it only as a thumb drive -- it was fine. Wish I'd known the trouble wasn't worth it though.
This item has a nice concept, but it is poorly manufactured. My cd got stuck in it on the first use. The sound quality was very poor. It was the christmas gift that came right back to me on christmas day. I do not recommed this product for anyone. Thank god for amazon I was able to return it hassle free.
After doing some digging, I've found out that Panasonic seems to be the supplier of Canon tapes. Makes sense since Canon camcorders used to be packaged with Panasonic tapes. Panasonic tapes are much cheaper and of the same quality as the Canon ones.
I must say that this is the only laptop currently on the market that I find acceptable for my needs. It's small, light (compare it to a Macbook that has the same screen size but a pound heavier!), it has a decent video card (I would not mind better, it has 64 Mb dedicated, plus another 64 sharing, but most laptops this size don't have even that!), it has a wifi card that is extremely well supported - I installed Linux on this laptop - works beautifully, I can not only connect to wifi networks, I can also monitor traffic in promiscuous mode AT THE SAME TIME as being connected to the net, I can even make it an access point. The screen is excellent quality, harddisk, optical drive - no complains, got enough for all I need so far. Like the design of it, very stylish. Looks extremely good with the Linux desktop manager Enlightenment - non-intrusive but beautiful eye candy. Check it out at http://elivecd.org - you can try it out without installing first, to see how good it is.I was looking for a rather long time for a laptop like this, and now I'm very happy after a month of using it.What I would change: I would put the SD card reader instead of memory stick one, and perhaps put one 1 gb stick of RAM instead of two 512 mb - for easier upgrade.Very recommended if you need a complete but not over-the-top mobile solution.
This monitor, well, it sucks. It was a waste of the $600 I spent. The biggest problem is that it's very blurry above 1600x1200 making those modes almost useless (on XP). Attached to my PowerBook it can't handle rates greater than 60Hz above 1600x1200 and it so blurry even at lower resolutions it's unusable.Second major complaint is the display is flat and lifeless. Colors are washed out and contrast is poor. Forget calibrating it for anything, you are lucky to just have it look decent.It's a very poor quality 19&quot; display in a 70 pound 21&quot; box. Unless you want a monitor that's big because you have eyesight problems then this isn't the monitor for you.Would I buy one again? Hell no.
OK I've used this product for a couple of years now and I do use it a lot. It was a fairly expensive combo at the time in Australian dollar prices.The MX1000 Laser MouseLet's start with the mouse. It is a very nice product in almost every way. It has a smooth scroll wheel and many buttons which are all programmable. It is comfortable to hold but is designed for right handed use so lefties may not like it all as the thumb buttons will be unusable. I find it fairly responsive but am not much of a game player so can't advise from that point of view. I reprogrammed two of the thumb buttons to be the SHIFT and CTRL keys which makes selecting groups of files for copy/move/delete very easy without using the keyboard. Battery life seems pretty reasonable even with heavy use and the builtin battery meter shows when it is needing a recharge which is as simple as sitting it in the charging stand. If needed even a tiny recharge will give a few minutes of use. The batteries are not designed to be user replaceable which may be an issue one day for some. Personally I will just open it up and replace them if that day ever comes. Unlike some users, I have had no issues getting the mouse to connect with the receiver though now and then the cursor might drift a little and I put this down to some kind of radio interference.The MX5000 KeyboardThe keyboard seems to have few more issues than the mouse. Initially the layout annoyed me a little as they moved from the old navigation key layout to the narrower one now favoured by many keyboard makers. Other than that the layout is fairly standard except there is no scroll lock key but who uses it anyway, and the keyboard has a reasonable feel to it during use. The function keys have dual function. They can be used as standard keys or programmed with custom settings. This is a media keyboard and has buttons and an illuminated touchpad to control media functions. When the touchpad works it is quite OK to use though I find it very easy to accidentally touch the mute key. However I have had the touchpad completely fail a number of times meaning there are no media controls. Usually I have been able to fix it easily by taking the keyboard apart and cleaning it and reconnecting the flexicable. Not this last time. Nothing is working - neither the touch functions nor the lighting - so no media controls. I notice the newer MX5500 has gone back to mechanical controls so it must have been a problem for others too. The keyboard also has an LCD display which shows the time, the temperature (in Celsius or Fahrenheit) and various status messages including instant messages, waiting emails and the current media playing. Unfortunately the temperature is never correct and no custom functions like system temperatures or drive capacities can be displayed so it is really just a wasted resource - a gimmick. This could be so easily done via the Setpoint software if they had added that feature. Battery life on this keyboard is a bit short. It can extended a bit by turning it off if not using it but the batteries still die too quickly. If ou don't have a good supply of alkaline AA batteries (4 at a time) don't get this keyboard. I've not tried rechargeables but I intend to. Builtin in rechargeables and some kind of charging function - perhaps a cable from the mouse charging stand - would have been a great idea. I've also had the keyboard lose its bluetooth connection but it is usually easy to reconnect.Overall not a bad product but the keyboard has much room for improvement. There are odd occasions where one might need a corded keyboard and mouse to fix problems such as a stubborn disconnection. I am looking to build a new PC and don't know whether to stay cordless or go with a Logitech G15 keyboard and G9X mouse or a corded Lazer product. If I stay cordless it will be this combo or maybe the MX5500.
Hey there. If you're reading these reviews, then you're probably in the market for an HDTV. I had my mind set on buying an HDTV for over 8 months. Finally, the time came when I could get one, and this tv stuck out more than others to me.First off, Samsung rocks at making aesthetically pleasing tvs. This samsung is so hot. The edges around the screen are so thin, that it truly makes the screen size look even bigger than it already is. And its already a whoppin 56 inches. Its very beautiful in my living room :)Secondly, the colors on it are amazing. I was watching some DVDs through my upconverting dvd player, and the colors were amazing. hot pinks and bright blues... its spectacular.I play games hardcore, and am currently playing through Metroid Prime 3. It's my first game on such a large tv, and its amazing. Although Wii isn't as hardcore graphicly as PS3 or XBOX 2pi, it is still great. The speeds of the game make no difference to me. I can't tell that this DLP suffers from any of the lag that others talk about, but i haven't tried guitar hero on it. I have no problem with all my wii games that I've played.Basically:Pros: Beautiful, Very big, Amazing color, Extremely affordable compared to LCD or Plasma of the same sizeCons: Perhaps the speakers, but that is easily fixable with home theatre speakers, which I plan to purchase. Waiting on the tv to arrive.5/5
Performs just as I had expected. The printer worked every time I want it to print and the photo quality is as good or better than I thought it was going to be.
No problems, and it works fine. It has reasonable screen area and is compact enough, and the screen displays true colors. Bought slightly over 5 years ago.
I am concerned that the "wide angle" filter does not have the ability to put a lens cap on the polarizer.If shooting outside, it helps to put on the lens cap without having to take the polarizer off!
I really like the 200EG backpack. The only problem I have had is that the tab that you pull the zipper with broke off.
I have this sub for a month now and it is amazing. Movies sound spectacular. If you have this sub and think it sucks, perhaps you need to upgrade your receiver.
I was so happy when I bought this TV back in Jan of 2006. My first LCD HDTV. At first, everything seemed fine, good picture quality, very satisfied. Low and behold, a few months AFTER the warranty went out, the tv screen would go blank, which was easily fixed by turning the TV off and on. No big deal, I thought maybe there was just a small glitch. Well, the problem only got worse and worse. Not only did the TV screen start going blank more and more often, but now the on and off fix no longer worked. Somtimes the TV would have to sit off for 5-10 minutes (or more) to go back to working. FINALLY, after 1.5 years of this problem, the TV has now completely stopped working. Based on other reviewers, the repair costs are well more than this TV is even worth. Hard to believe a $1000 TV (when I purchased in Jan 2006) only lasts 2.5 years with only moderate use. VERY disappointed and will never buy ANY Westinghouse product again. I keep hearing a toilet flushing when I think of the money I wasted on this product.
I had just recieved this for my Canon Digital Rebel XTi Camera and it works great! Just screw it into the lens and you are set and ready to go! The price I found on this was $6.99 and does not change often if at all when I have checked...For that price it is absolutly great because it saves a lens thats worth $500
Installing DD-WRT mini took a couple of minutes and the result is better than Linksys wrt54gs running the same firmware.
The problem with buying batteries for older laptops is that when you find one available its usually been sitting on a shelf for far too long.The first battery I received would not charge at all. I contacted BrilliantStore through Amazon and they responded promptly. After a short dialog they agreed to send a replacement. The replacement arrived quickly and appears to work well. I will probably use this company again.
This is a great memory card with tons of storage! On my SD400, I can store 774 pictures or 17 minutes of video at the highest quality settings- thats alot of pictures! Not only does this card have tons of storage but it is also fast with hardly any time between taking pictures (at least with my camera). This card can be a real life saver if you want to take alot of video/photos but aren't around a computer (ex.- if your at a theme park but can't upload your files to your laptop), just be sure to bring an extra battery. This memory card is a great buy if you want tons of reliable storage for your SD supported device.[shipping note: I choose to get standard shipping (from USPS) and when I recieved my package, they set it right underneath my mailbox at the end of my driveway- in plain site, just waiting for someone to grab it. They've brought packages to my front door before- why didn't they this time? Next time I plan on getting shipping from UPS- at least I know they won't leave my package lying next to the road.]
I take a lot of trips for landscape/outdoor photography and wanted a remote shutter release for taking pictures of myself in distant locations and also for night time photography when I don't want to touch the camera. Well I researched a couple wireless remotes and just opted to pay a little more and get the Nikon brand wireless remote since it is a reputable brand that I can trust. Besides, my camera is a Nikon D5100 so I thought this would work perfect. A few things one should know about this wireless remote shutter release before they purchase. It does not do well outdoors, particularly on brighter sunny days. I was at the Grand Canyon on a trail and wanted to snap a picture of myself with the canyon as the backdrop. I mounted the camera on my tripod and proceeded to take the picture with the remote shutter release and it would not trigger it unless I got right up close (about 6 inches) to the camera! I was in a shaded area too. I finally gave up with the remote and just used the 10 second timer in the camera. I've tested the remote indoors and it does as advertised and is good up to at least 10 feet, which is all I tested it at. However, you must point the remote directly at the camera with no obstructions, much like your television remote. For studio type work and anything indoors, this remote shutter release will work perfect.Another option if you need wireless for longer range or outdoor use is to go with the radio frequency type that has an antenna on the remote and a receiver that plugs into the camera. The receiver is a bit cumbersome but it is small enough to not be that big of a deal. With this remote, you don't need direct line of sight since it uses radio frequency. So, hypothetically you could have your camera set up in the garage and trigger it from the couch in your living room. The one downside though is that because it is radio frequency, it is vulnerable to radio interference which means it could trigger on its own.
I was a little wary buying the Rio, as the portable MP3 player technology was somewhat new, but It's MUCH better than I thought it would be. It feels good--and it doesn't shout out &quot;LOOK I'M HIGH TECH&quot; to everyone who sees it. I was very impressed by the sound--you can turn up the volume up all the way (I wouldn't recommend it with headphones though), and it remained clear. I plugged it into my desktop speakers and loved it even more!
I received it faster than I thought I would. I bought it so that I could hook my Dell XPS laptop up to my plasma TV from the couch. It was at least 50% cheaper than any local shop.
All 785 series tripod from Manfrotto have a major flaw. The plastic clips that lock the telescopic legs usually break after a few years of usage, due to a weak design. You end up with a useless product. I have owned this tripod for 1.5 year,and 4 leg clips are now broken. The problem is so widespread that Manfrotto/Bogen has run of stock of individual repair clips, and you now have to buy the entire leg.Could have been a excellent product if more reliable....
The button for Play,Pause,Fast Forward, etc. is very difficult to use. Sometimes have to hit it several times before it functions.
When I first decided to move to GSM/GPRS, I bought the Motorola T-721. A nice little phone, or so it seemed. But I had a lot of signal problems, a hard to read display and unweildy screen navigations. I also wasn't sure that the flip-phone was going to be able to handle the abuse that my old Nokia 3600 took. Soon, I found out I was correct.Enter the Nokia 6800. Unlike most buyers, I did not buy this phone for its keypad. I bought it because its sturdy and can take a knock. However, what I also got in the deal was a phone with THE ABSOULTE BEST sound quality I have ever used.A favorite feature of mine is the plain phone keypad... With so many Nokia's having weird button layouts, I was thrilled to find one with a normal numberpad and buttons with enough spacing that I don't press three of them by accident.This phone also packs so many nice features that it has made my Palm M515 into a paperweight. It has a very handy calendar, full GPRS Internet (much easier to use with the full keyboard), an easy to read (even in the car) color display and the list goes on and on. And it holds a charge for so long, many times I can't remember the last time I charged it up.I have never owned a device that I would recommend more enthusiastically.
I have four monitors - two of them widescreen - for two computers, on a 6 X 4 foot desk. That pretty much meant that the desk is all monitors, with a little room in front for keyboards and mice, and, if I keep it uncluttered, some room for a pad of paper. Cleaning it was a nightmare, with all the dust and small clutter piling up around the monitor bases, no access behind them, etc. I bought four of these arms, and since they hover over the surface, I can slide the keyboard underneath and have more room for other work. Cleaning is a breeze, just push all four up in the air and get to it. Best of all, I'm not bound by the four-in-a-row side by side arrangement; I can stack them, stagger them, turn them, whatever I need. The sheer amount of desk real-estate it opens up in a tight office makes the cost of these seem trivial by comparison to remodeling to make more space. And the ability to face them any which way is a luxury beyond what I expected, since I commonly move from one computer to the other during my day.They're sturdily built, they have a feeling of substance and quality when assembling them. Assembly is easy, took about 20 minutes each, including the pain in the butt of getting under and around the desk to clamp them on (an unavoidable difficulty). A few minor drawbacks that don't take any stars off my rating, but that are worth considering: because the arms are substantially built, a crowded arrangement like mine means that some thought has to go into positioning them since they do interfere with each other when placed close together. I managed to work it out - the multiple mounting options really helped with that - but if you use more than one you might not be able to put each exactly where you want it. Also, getting the tension correct so that they don't want to drift up or down but hover in place is a bit of a delicate balance, but I was able to set it so that in the lower reaches it is very precise, and the only drifting I see is near the top of its extension. It's not perfect, but very close, and from what I read of other arms, this is a persistent problem that is not solved well in the cheaper arms, or even some of the more expensive ones. Finally, this isn't the arms' fault, but with the ability to freely rearrange the monitors' configuration, I keep losing track of my mouse pointer and how to get it from one screen to another :-).
A must have with the ipad and it's reasonable and sturdy! Especially great for when you want to SKYPE ... so the ipad isn't jumping and has adjustable angles!Great Item!
I bought this router from BestBuy in October since then I have had to call tech support 3 times. The calls are routed to India and the support stops there. The problems were not easy fixes. All tech support calls last at least 2 hours and the last go around I was told a Senior Tech Support Specialist would call me because the "low tech specialist" could not determine how to fix it. They never called back in addition my warranty expires in 5 days. Buyer Beware
Way back I didn't have delivery problems on these. In any case, as a tripod quick release plate, they work great -- the newer ones have a metal screw (some of the older ones had crappy plastic) and this makes all the difference. This product works fine (make sure that it fits your tripod ...).
I read all the other reviews, good and bad before deciding to actually write one myself. TiVo has its problems, and while I'm tolerant, perhaps because of my own software engineering background, I can see how many people might not be.To summarize my review up front. Despite the problems, TiVo has changed how I watch TV and my wife, very skeptical and tolerant of her 'geek' husband is also a total convert. If our TiVo dies, another one will be on order in 24 hours. We've had our TiVo for over 2 years and we wouldn't be without it.Now let's get to the nitty gritty. We have one of the first of the Series 2 machines with a lifetime subscription and we did in fact have to exchange it early in it's life. Since then, we've had very few problems. Here they are.The problems :* The machine occasionally locks up and need to be rebooted. How often? Sometimes several times a week. Others, maybe less than once every few months.* The machine occasionally reboots itself without warning. I'm still not sure if this is deliberate. It's never done it while recording or playing back a show, but it has done it while I was watching live TV, which is not necessarily detectable unless I'm time shifting. Things work great after the reboot, but it's a bit irritating if I'm time shifting live TV, which honestly is rare.* Our first machine's hard drive died. We had decent service replacing the machine, however we did have to pay S&H.; TiVo could certainly improve here, but the service WAS very acceptable.The nits (design issues, IMO) :* My favorite feature is turned off and hidden. This is setting the skip to 30 seconds. When watching live TV, hit select, play, select 30, select. This has to be reset every time you restart. I imagine this is not the default to prevent lawsuits from unhappy networks because I don't even watch their commercials sped up any more.* I wish changing the channel didn't flush the 30 minute live TV buffer.* I wish the buffer was 60 minutes.The raves :* My favorite feature. 30 second commerical skip (see above).* I virtually never watch live TV any more. Channel surfing is DEAD in my household. My observation is that many people in other reviews complained about how slow the channel changing is. I guess this is true, even with the serial cable, but the whole point of the TiVo is to NOT have to change channels or watch live TV any longer.Seriously, if you're intent on channel surfing, you won't get the point of a TiVo and it probably isn't for you. My father in law doesn't get our TiVo and it doesn't make sense for him or anyone else with a 30 second - 5 minute attention span. A DVR doesn't make sense for you at all. That doesn't denigrate your TV-watching style, it just means don't purchase a DVR.If you're the sort who likes to change channels during the commcerical (I used to do that), TiVo doesn't make sense unless you change your habits. I have. I don't watch commercials either.* I have managed to catch up on all my old TV series using season pass. This has been easy even when I'm not sure when the shows are because TiVo finds them on various channels and surfs to record them for me.* Wishlists have turned up old hidden 2am gems that I like to watch occasionally. This is fun.. to catch on old movie or find a show with a favorite actor or topic.* I thought at first that I had to watch everything my TiVo recorded. No way, that isn't the point. The point is to have a diverse set of wishlist items, season passes, and suggestions from selected from thumbs up and down information you input over time to always be able to watch if and when you decide to watch TV. That is empowering as I now choose what and when to watch.* We're starting a family soon, and TiVo supports parental protection based on show ratings. We have it turned off right now, but when our children get old enough to hold a remote, that will be turned back on and customized to our preferences. That and we can skip commercials are powerful tools in our parental toolbox.* You can network your TiVo and hook it up to your home network for updated TV listings via network instead of phone line and to play your family digital photo album on the TV as well as your collection of MP3's. If you have a stereo hooked up for movies, this is very nice.* The user interface is pretty easy to use. Even install, while involving many steps is about as easy as one can make it given how many decisions must be made at the user's end (how did you hook it up? what kind of cable, satellite, etc? what channels do you get? and so on).* You can hack your TiVo. There actually are some good reasons to do this.1) It's cheap to add more hard disk space if you need it. I should do this soon.2) Part of the process involves backing up the hard drive. If the hard drive in your TiVo dies, this means you have a backup and may be able to repair your current box (with a lifetime subscription in my case) instead of purchasing a new one.3) Some people I know are also able to save video onto their computer and burn their own dvds. I considered this but decided against it for now because the quality isn't exciting, and the legality is questionable (although you can now purchase a TiVo/DVD burner combo that does the same thing).Suggestions :* Seriously consider hacking your TiVo once it's out of warantee at least to add your own warantee of a backup hard drive, even if you don't add hours to it. There are services that will do this for you if you pay them.Alternatives :* Replay - I haven't spent much time looking at Replay. Their approach has caused so many lawsuits, and they've been in and out of brankruptcy, I decided not to bother. People rave about it though.* Ultimate TV - Microsofts offering. My brother-in-law enjoys his, but it's no longer available. What's out there still works and it seems to be a nice system.* MythTV/FreeVo - these are free software systems that you can use to build your own computer into a TiVo live DVR that incorporate even more features like computer gaming and so on. I'm very interested as a software engineer and will probably build one (and have friends who have done so), but it's more of a hobbiest approach and you do have to constantly tinker to keep it running in excellent shape.Final comments :I love my TiVo. It has truly empowered me to watch what I want, when I want, and HOW I want. I don't watch commercials unless I really want to. TiVo suggestions have showed me that there really is worthwhile TV to watch (we watch a lot of FoodTV, Discovery, TLC, DIY, etc. type shows) available... more than I have time to watch. Thumbs up and thumbs down on various shows have really fine tuned what the TiVo records as a suggestion (only using available space).It definitely has little quicks and problems. I could do without the occasional hangs and I'm always nervous that the hard drive might crash. TiVo probably could use better customer service although I have never had a problem. However, I use a lot of honey in my interactions with customer service people (I used to work in tech support) and almost always get better results than the irate grumpy people I know, even calling the same help lines.The value has FAR exceeded the cost, IMO. Watching what I want when I want. Saving 15-20 minutes an hour and 7-10 minutes for half hour shows by skipping commercials is time I spend on other things. Watching more shows if I'm lazy, but more usually fixing up things around the house and getting projects done. Hopefully you will find the same, but at least you can make the decision informed in as much detail as I can give in this little space here.
Bought this product as a refurbished item at about $60. It works very good. When I received the product there weren't any instructions. I went to the manufactures website and got going in no time.There can be certain head positions that you may get some interference, but 98% of the time it's no problem. I turn on my stereo and go in the other room with the headsets and listen to some great tunes.It is not a noise cancelling headset, but works well when there are other distractions in the room and I'm trying to watch TV.
Inexpensive.I powered off my daughters PC, removed the problematic Trendnet PCI wireless adapter, inserted the PCMCIA adapter card and booted the system. Windows XP SP3 recognized the card and no other steps were needed. I validated via Device Manager. I then proceeded to use my old "IBM 11a/b/g Wireless Cardbus Adapter" PCMCIA adapter. To use this PCMCIA wireless adapter, I only inserted the CD-ROM and let the drivers be read off. The final step was to configure the wireless preshared key to join the home network.I have used used one other PCMCIA card, which was for a memory adapter. This was recognized without issue.Delevery was within an expected time frame. A good buy. I am very statisfied.
These keyboards take a little time, not much though, to get the feel, but once you're comfortable with it, you'll never go back to the old style. Your typing speed goes up dramatically even if you're not a real great typist. After you have used this keyboard for a little while, try typing on a regular one and you'll see just how much better this one really is. Also, these keyboards are more compact and less cumbersome than others that I had looked at.
I am not sure know how it works, but it does. I also have a One-For-All URC 9910, and this works just as well from a transmission/reception standpoint. Actually, this seems less "finicky" about antenna adjustment than the OFA. Very cool.I took off one star because the instructions could be MUCH better.
Excellent buy, works very well if you have a sensitive back to any kind of pressure. Worth the money **
much like everyone else said, these cables are great. i use one to connect my hd cable box to my 46" lcd hdtv. picture and sound quality is great, no issues at all. i definately recommend these cables.
Got this shipped to me really fast, opened box, plugged it in and it worked perfectly on windows 7 64bit. HUGE improvement from my built in motherboard audio input. Highly recommended.
We are using these cables to connect our Yamaha RX-A3010BL 11.2-Channel Network AV Receiver to some of our AV equipment. We are very pleased with the resolution obtained and with the quality of the manufacture of the cables. Actually, seldom have we seen a cable so well made!
This is a very good DSL modem combo. It runs 24x7 with no problems at all. The only trick for it to work with ATT DSL is setup the right VPI/VCI as 0/35. Otherwise it won't find any dsl signal. Different ISPs might get different VPI/VCI. Just google and try it. Or let the modem search it for you. But you need to wait pretty long time until it finishes the search routine.The DDNS only works with dyndns.com. But that's not a big deal. dyndns.com is pretty good for free DDNS service. The port forwarding also works good. Firewall setup is very straight forward. The Wifi signal gets excellent range. It also gets Mac address list filtering.The wireless printer server, VOIP (Italkbb) and Skype all works excellent with it.The ONLY problem is that it cannot send the logs files to my email address. The reason is the netgear router send the emails through the default SMTP port 25 without TSL/SSL encryption. But port 25 is blocked by almost every major ISPs in United States. So that's the dilemma. Either ATT needs to unblock port 25 specifically for your account or let the netgear fix their bad firmware to embed the TSL/SSL SMTP on other ports at your choice.Maybe I am asking too much for this little dsl combo modem. All in all, it is perfect for home use.
Fortunately, I tested my Otter Box before using it on my Ipod for swimming, which was why I purchased it in the first place. After following the instructions, I put some tissue paper in the Otter Box, closed it per the instructions, and then placed in a small pot of water. After an hour or so, I removed the Otter Box to check the contents, careful to dry the exterior thoroughly. The tissue inside was damp!Unfortunately, I was out of the country when I discovered this problem and could not return the Otter Box during the time required to comply with Amazon's return policy.My recommendation = try another product if you want to make sure you're iPod is safe for wet use like swimming.
I have an I Audio CW-300. I have been using it (used exclusively for running) for well over a year and find the quality and battery life suberb. However, Any music that you purchase online is sold in secure WMA format, this format will not be playable on this device as it will require DRM compatible software which it does not have.If you plan on downloading music to listen to from the internet it will not download to your I-Audio. If I had known this I would not have purchased my I-Audio
I like this case, but it should come with a shoulder strap standard. The roll-top to keep out rain and spray is what we were looking for, but a zipper across the top would also be handy as an alternate closing method other than rolling the top of the bag. We travel on a boat a lot and this is just what we were looking for, a lightweight water resistant bag. Other bags we have tried with neoprene seem to retain water once wet. This coated nylon bag is much better at keeping out the moisture.
I've had this thing for about a year and I couldn't figure out why suddenly all my DVD's were getting hits. It wasn't until recently that I actually went over to the player and burned my hand on the top of it. It was that hot!! This machine obviously has issues with venting the heat. It gets way too hot, and about 2 hours in to playback it starts to destroy the DVD. DO NOT buy this player unless you want to replace all your DVD's. I've lost about a dozen DVD's so far not realizing it was the player. Take your money elsewhere and get a good machine! Customer support with Panasonic sucks too. They don't even recognize this model under their warranty or customer service.
I'm a new teacher, and I bought this sharpener with money the school gave me for my classroom. I love it. In a classroom, some of the features that annoy artists or office workers are beneficial. The 'stop-guard' feature means that students can't sharpen their pencils down to stubs, even if they want to. The sharpener disengages when the pencil is sharp, and the sound of the machinery changes, so I can tell from across the room if someone is just idling at the pencil sharpener. It doesn't sharpen to an extra-sharp point; again, a plus in a classroom. Also it's fast, and the stop guard feature means it gets quiet when the sharpening is done. Even the size makes it easy for new students to find and hard to lose behind books or other equipment on its table. I was a little worried this past week when it seemed to stop working as well, but I discovered troubleshooting video on the X-acto website, which showed me how to take it apart and clean it. This solved the problem, and so I don't have to secure a back up while I send this on in for warranty service. I would definitely recommend this sharpener for a busy classroom (I teach math: lots of pencils). Kids come from all over school to use mine!
I've had this router for a little over a year and it's worked perfectly during that time. However, recently the internet (WAN) port seems to have stopped working, and I can no longer access the internet either through wireless or through a wired connection. The WAN indicator light is on and blinking, and the PC light on my cable modem is also on, showing that they recognize each other, but there is no internet traffic going through. I tried resetting the router, reverting back to factory settings, and upgrading the firmware, but no luck. I had to finally resort to hooking up my cable modem directly to my computer to use the internet. I haven't tried contacting tech support, but after calling them a couple years ago for another Dlink router I had and spending close to two hours on the phone with them, I'll pass. Time to toss this piece of junk in the trash.
Look, this needs some sort of instructions. My TV doesn't have a super-v socket. Which many people's won't. So I went to Tandy (Radio Shack) and got a scart adaptor just to use it. When I finally get resolution settings right, it'll still only output to black and white. It's going back I'm afraid. Oh, and to the user who says anyone who can't set this up, we shouldn't be using computers in the first place? Well, whatever... Let's not play flame-wars. But I've been using macs and PC's for 18 years - but when you do something new you need a hand. At this price there's no excuses for a missing out a proper setup brochure with troubleshooting sections.
As the description says, this unit reads and writes almost every known format of CD and DVD. It comes with Toast which is an excellent and easy-to-use burner application. By purchasing this unit you can add DVD capability to an older Mac or speed up your disk burning (the drives that come in Apple laptops and minis are kinda slow). It runs quietly and does a good job. I am satisfied.
I did some serious homework before plunging into the Hi-Def TV world. I looked at this TV in store displays and shopped multiple sites online as well. This TV easily stands up to Plasma picture quality and, in my opinion, exceeds it. It really stood out in the store when I asked the salesperson to switch the hi-def DVD demo they were playing over to a standard (analog) signal (the entire store had to be switched). That's where this TV stood above the rest. This TV did a better job than other brand LCD's and better than the Plasmas at displaying standard tv signals. It was less grainy and less pixelated than the other units.Once installed in my living room, I compared analog basic cable channels to standard digital and hi-def equivalents available from my cable company (1080i). I cannot wait to hook up a true 1080p signal from a hi-def DVD system.The televisions color quality, picture clarity and contrast levels are impressive. I have NOT seen any evidence of the much talked about "clouding" or "ghosting" issues with my TV after a full week's heavy use over the holiday weekend. This TV was manufactured in November 2006, which is supposedly during the time the cloudy pictures emerged from the factory. I can see no evidence of that no matter how I change my display and backlight settings.The sound quality is very good and the remote is clean, uncluttered and easy to use. It doesn't have 100 buttons on it that you'll never use. All advanced settings are a single "menu" button press away. As the title says, I am very happy with this television and I believe you will be too. You won't be disappointed!
I ordered two of these surge suppressors and they arrived a day or two early thanks to Amazon's typically excellent service. They are "as advertised," and were in perfect working order upon arrival. The spacing for plugs is generous, and (pure personal preference here) I like the flat gray color. I also like the right angle plug and good long extension cord.
I would encourage anyone to buy the Sandisk Sansa e260. This is my third purchase. Two were purchased last year for my sister and myself and get alot of use! I got one this year for my husband. It is sturdy, great quality, we have had no problems with the Sandisk Sansa e260. I rate it very high!
I am a jewelry wire wrap designer and craftsman and sell my work online, so good quality pictures are very important. Before I purchased the Digital Concepts Ps-101 Portable Lighting Studio my images were inconsistent because I used to depend on sunlight and other factors to get the quality I wanted. The portable Studio is perfect for my needs and can be used when I'm ready, often late at night. I can now take great, professional looking, pictures anytime. The bright lights are diffused through the sides or top, but maintain a luminous glow inside the studio and against a nice blue or grey background; unwanted shadows and hot spots are almost eliminated. The little camera tripod included with the studio does not support my semi-professional digital camera, which is very heavy. The threaded mounting socket is located on the bottom corner, so the tripod tips over and does not support my camera very well at all - it is not made for professional cameras. The halogen light fixtures are nice and bright and provide adequate illumination, but they do not telescope up and down, so in order to change the lighting angle they have to be placed on tall wooden cylinders or blocks. I use a small table to setup the studio which doesn't leave much room to place the lights around. While working I accidentally knocked one off the table and the light bulb blew out when it hit the carpeted floor - most disappointing because the bulbs are very expensive. Over all I am very pleased with my purchase - I get better quality, professional looking, pictures more consistently than I ever did before.
This adapter does a good job but it doesn't fit tightly into the S-Video jack on my graphics card (XFX ATI Radeon 4850, 1 GB model). Since it's in the back of my PC it's not a big deal, but I still docked it a star because of that. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for this type of adapter and are able to use it in a location where it wouldn't be bumped into because it does come out rather easily due to the loose fit.
I bought this drive a little more than a year ago, because I thought my 4-year old Maxtor drive might be nearing the end of its life. My Maxtor drive still works fine, but this Seagate drive failed. Despite the "5-year-warranty" claims plastered all over their website, Seagate refuses to honor the warranty. Their Indian call center can't tell me what the actual warranty is, only that it expired 10 months after I bought the drive.This drive is going in the trash and I'm going to buy Maxtor from now on.
So far I have not listened to the radio lately. But I did tried it and sounds good has a nice volume reach and many features to be explored. Plus it is digital, and white. After an earthquake we had here, not having a radio for communication was a realization for me that needed to get one that will also match with most of my house. Very pretty very slim and practical!!!!
Received this item yesterday (1-23-12) and it works real well for its price. I live in a college dorm and my laptop speakers weren't cutting it for me, so I purchased the Cyber Acoustics. The size is perfect, not too big, the speakers and bass box look nice on my desk, barely takes up any room. I mainly use it for music on my laptop, sound clear and real well.Cyber Acoustics CA-3001RB 3 Piece Subwoofer and Satellite Speaker System (Black)
I have owned two sets of these headphones, the first which I broke (my fault, they were crushed against a wall in a freak accident)and the second of which I use to this day. I'll keep it short and sweet: These headphones offer excellent sound quality (clear, precise, and balanced, if a tad lacking in bass) that is more aimed at the audiophile than the bass addict. I have used these same earbuds as professional music monitors (the design's original purpose) and they faithfully reproduce anything from acoustic guitar to vocals to drums. The sound isolation is passive (read: no active noise cancellation) but surprisingly effective. I ride the subway every day, and these headphones block out almost all the noise. Let's just say they'll render a normal-volume conversation 5 feet away almost inaudible, and WITHOUT adding any of the hiss or digital artifacts that active noise-cancellation causes.The construction is extremely rugged, the cable in particular is over 2.5 mm thick. The fit is comfortable IF you select the right size foam or rubber inserts for your ears. The earbuds must be worn fairly deep in the ear canal, which some may find uncomfortable.End of the day,Pros:Excellent sound, sparkling highs, strong midrange, clear bass.Extremely rugged.Very effective passive noise isolation.Inexpensive (I picked mine up new for $60.00 USD)Cons:Some would consider the Bass slightly weakIn-ear canal design can be uncomfortableThese things are dern near invisible in your ears, so people trying to speak to you may think you're ignoring them.I hope this helps your purchasing decision. Peace.Satisfied Audiophile.
I'm sooo glad I found this online rather than spending $200 or more in the stores. This was easy to install and looks great. The only thing we aren't real crazy about is the top it does seem out fairly far from the wall, but we did want a tilting bracket. HIGHLY recommend this!!
In my opinion, for the price this is the best hiking watch around. I have been hiking and use all of the watch functions, as far as I can tell they are accurate, except the temperature when it is on my wrist, so I take it off for 15 to 20 minutes as it has been suggested and it is more in line with the temperatures in my area. I hike in 100 degree temps, and a bit higher.
I bought this because the price was right. I owned it 5 years and never figured out how this remote is supposed to work nor could I use the goofy adjustments. Had a sub-woofer hooked up and it never made a sound.It is about as good as an Emerson stereo or one of those old Electrophonics. The sound is *meh*. This unit imbues the music with no soul, no balls or even ovaries. It is just loud and flat. I remember those old Marantz and Sansui receivers and there is no comparison here. Don't buy this plastic AM/FM brick.
I've had this set of speakers for less than 1 year and 1 speaker has already gone bad. Can't get a full sound out of it, only treble.
I've owned this printer for 8 years (bought it new, but not on Amazon) and it is still going strong. My use is not that heavy, but I definitely use it at least weekly, and it has served me well for printing out wedding invitations, PDFs, black and white photos and maps, tax forms, coloring pages for my kids, envelopes, you name it. Amazingly, I am still on the original toner and drum that came with the unit. I have never experienced a problem or failure with this printer.Before I had this printer I had an Epson inkjet photo printer which worked good at first, but kept jamming, etc, and I realized with the ink costs, it was cheaper just to get my photos printed at a certain nationwide chain store. And, I hardly ever printed anything in color.One thing that I should mention is that the factory installed memory is a bit limited. It's definitely fine for printing documents and most everyday printing, but in order to print full page full-resolution pictures and such, you'll need to upgrade the memory (I have mine maxed out), otherwise the printer will convert the picture to a lower resolution. I doubt that I use my extra memory often, but it's nice knowing I am able to print a full 1200x600 page if I feel like it.I realize this printer is now considered obsolete, and so my review is probably wasted, but for what it's worth, Brother has gained a very satisfied customer and if/when this thing finally dies, you can be certain I'll be buying another one of their quality products.
After 10 months, this is my review of the Classic. This is my second iPod. I was an early adopter and I had a 10gb 2nd gen iPod. So coming from an old iPod I didnt expect much since i knew its flaws before hand. I preordered this before launch as I had a $[...] off coupons.Pros:1) Slim design.2) Most well constructed iPod to date (components are actually screwed on to the body instead of just being sandwiched between the body.)3) Video playback.4) iPod scroll wheel interface5) Strong power management system6) High quality LCD.Cons:1) Inferior sound quality compared to competitors and older ipods.2) Interface is slow and choppy.3) Albums and Artist names disappear from the albums and artist menus if you have Compilations on.4) Touch pad is not very sensitive.5) Weak volumeI bought this Ipod for the video, battery life and space. The most annoying thing about this iPod is the sound quality. Compared to my 6 year old 2nd gen iPod, the sound quality was a step down. It didnt have accurate bass. Music sounded distorted with with the EQ. The sound lacked all spatial feel. The DSP is to blame here i think. It was tweaked to give a better battery life. Other than the sound quality issue this is a decent DAP. However, is this a good DAP at all when its primary function (audio) is mediocre? Too bad there are not many really good sounding DAPs anymore. The iPod is still the best in terms of balance of style, features, interface, third party support and battery life.
I have used this video light for past 3 years.Just like all light sources, this one has distancelimitation too. As long as your shooting object isnot more than 5 ~ 6 feet away, you will get decentvideo footage.Tbis vidoe light comes with it's own battery (notusing your camcorder's battery) and it sits on yourcamera's flashlight hot-shoe (or cold-shoe). Bygiving out the strong light, it consumes battery fast.One charge can last around 15 minutes. The batterycharge time is 4.5 hours. I keep two of this videolights, with one always in fully charged mode.The price is good. For in-door family vidoe taking,video light is a must for better video quality. Andthis one is a good bargain.For rating, if the battery life can be longer, I willgive it 5 starts.
Bought this to upgrade from a wireless G. Glad I did. All three of our computers are connected faster than before. Played WOW and L4D2 and couldnt be happier. Low pings easy to setup took maybe 5 minutes out of box and is compatible with Windows 7. Great router.
All the new drip coffee makers have lost sight of making a good cup of coffee and opted for fast and auto-stop. This percolator may take a little longer, but it's well worth the 2 or 3 minutes. The coffee is great!!
soldered it up ok, main board was easy. but it was a challenge closing the small board with the RF parts. Got it working but thought it would be a little more versatile. Wished it came with a power supply or battery pack holder.
Wonderful set of screws for almost all of your needs. Not a cheesy set. Was surprised at that. Am thinking about getting another set of these jeweler screwdrivers.
I wanted two desktop features: 1) Wireless and 2) Split ("ergonomic") keyboard. I've been using the "Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro" keyboard and mouse combo (ASIN=B0000AOWVP) for a couple of years, and have been pretty happy. However, my old desktop set was starting to show its age, so an upgrade to the Desktop 7000 looked good. Since I've got somewhat large hands, the idea of a "baseball" mouse has appeal. And this newer keyboard seems to be well-received. It costs more, so it's probably better, right?Here's my reaction:There was one VERY ANNOYING problem, and other reviews have commented on it also: Mouse lag. This was not, as some have suggested, a matter of the USB receiver being too far away. I placed the USB receiver less than 2 feet from the mouse. I have no reason to believe my hardware was defective or that there was any external reason that might have caused the mouse to function less than optimally. I suppose it's possible my problem was local, but I don't see how. The lag was sporadic, and I noticed it in particular with the scroll wheel. That is, I start to spin the wheel, and there's a distinct pause. So I stop and start my wheel spin, and then it picks up, as if it had gone to sleep and needed a poke. I'm guessing this is some sort of a power-saving optimization, where it hibernates and takes a moment to awaken. This is a small thing, but it annoyed me; I found myself developing a sort of nervous twitch every time I accessed the scroll wheel, so as to kick it out of its slumber. It interfered with my easy use of the PC.Otherwise, I found the keyboard and mouse no better than my old Wireless Optical Desktop Pro. The baseball mouse was okay but didn't really make my mousing more comfortable in long use; the keyboard has some supplemental keys and controls, but nothing that mattered to me.So I'm back with my older desktop. I found no reason to prefer this desktop, and a big reason to avoid it. Maybe it's a good choice for others; some people don't seem to encounter the mouse lag, and maybe they like the baseball mouse and the different keyboard. The question is somewhat subjective; there's no way to know unless you try. But my experience wasn't satisfactory.
I see other people on here saying this product is expensive at around $30.00, but the price listed on this page is $90.00. I thought that was ridiculous. Adorama has its own version of this hood for about $16. That's who will be seeing my money.
Guys,This model does not work in the night. If you will try to take snaps in the night, you will get just a dark background only. Even if the object/human has full light in the night,dscT5 is not able to take snap.(Look at CNET for its reviews and comparision )Very poor battery life, last only for 1.5 to 2 hrs.Moreover in auto mode its take good picture, but if you customize your mode to night/beach or other mode it gives you shaky image.Works perfect fine in day light/specially in sunlight.Final work don't take this, rather go for some other model.
I usually buy them from Buy.com but Amazon managed to have good price this time.... got to love its free shipping.... Great inks at better price than other stores - but even with good search engine, it is still kind of hard to find related ink colors from Amazon which is kind of surprise to me. You would think they would recommend all the colors for a specific printer (like i860). I found SAMS has them slightly cheaper but you have to pay taxes....which ends up costing more
After receiving a pack of these I was curious how much they could hold up. After being turned down by my coworkers (no one would net me zip-tie them to a wall) I decided to take a computer from my boss's office and use that for my experiment. Much to my surprise, I got a full-size computer tower (Apple G5) stuck to a wall with only 4 tie-downs. It held for at least 15 minutes before I took it down (no need to get fired for science).These things are AWESOME and if you're looking to clear the space under your desk from lots of cables, these are a great way to do that.
Everything is just as listed. Got to my house quick and so far the cartridges have worked perfectly. Definitely will order again from here.
I was lucky and purchased a truly mint condition used Sigma 170-500 for use with myNikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)w/grip. It has been an excellent investment. I have not used any other brand of lens in the 300 to 500mm range, where I use this lens the most (primarily for wildlife and nature), so I cannot compare one vs the other.What I can say is that, when using a tripod with a remote shutter release, the results of images throughout the focal range has surpassed my expectations, especially considering what I paid. And, even handheld, the percentage of shots that were perfectly in focus was pretty good, though nowhere near the nearly 100% when using my tripod. As a note, I use a Manfrotto Bogen 3221W with 804RC2 pan/tilt head. And, on that subject, the Sigma tripod collar is excellent and operates smoothly.At times the lens can be a bit slow focusing, when compared to, say, myNikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR, but the difference has not been that much to make me dislike the lens in the least. I am quite sure that theNikon 200-400mm f/4G AF-S SWM SIC ED IF VR II Nikkor Super Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameraswould surpass this lens in every way, but for the price I would expect that to be the case.The colors are very nice and there is good contrast in the images I have taken. The depth of field produces a sharp and clear main object and a great Bokeh (blur) in the background. The zoom operates very smooth throughout, no stickiness or hang-ups. It can suffer from chromatic aberration (CA) in very high-contrast situations where the background is quite bright and foreground objects are dark.There is definitely lens creep, no way around that unless you decide to use a band. For me, I simply have the strap around my neck and hold the camera in my palm, with the lens pointed up, when walking. Keep in mind that this is not a light weight lens.I cannot give it 5 stars for honest all-out performance only 4. For the money, however, I am very pleased with my Sigma 170-500 and would recommend it to anyone who needs to have more than 300mm focal range and does not want to (or cannot, like myself) lay out thousands for a solid performing lens with this focal range.Added Nov 19, 2012: This lens will work in both AF and MF mode with camera bodies that have the motor to drive the lens, such as a D80, D100, D3, etc. It will only manual focus on models such as the D40, D60, D3000, D5100, etc.
I love this Radio, It has 3 amp outputs, plays my burnt CD's and MP3 Disc. Tons of features and a remote control.
Changed TV providers (to DirecTV) and my box had no optical output for my surround sound system and my surround system had no digital coax input for TV. Ordered on Monday along with a digital coax cable, took my usual "super savwr" shipping and got it in 2 days (10 stars for that, Amazon). Hooked up the cables and plugged it into my DirecTV box and my Yamaha system, and wham, bam, thank you ma'am, Dolby again! I hope it holds up to being powered on 24/7 because I didn't have a switched outlet on any of my components. I'd recommend this device to sny one who needs conversion from digital coax to optical (it only works in one direction, but they make one that works the other way around) and can connect the required cables and put a plug in a socket :)
Bought this printer about 4 months ago and all I can say is that this printer is amazing! The photo prints are so good that there is no way to tell they have been printed with a home printer and not on a professional machine. I have printed over 30 or so 4x6 highest quality prints on top of other regular printing and the ink levels are still at no less then 75%. If you are considering this printer, look no further...this one will not disappoint!
I was expecting better, keeping the good Netgear reputation in mind. However, I was very disappointed by the reception. My computer that I used this card in, is no more than 30 feet from the router, which has proven itself to me in many ways. But, the wireless Netgear card's reception stinks! Signal quality and strength typically stays around 20-30%, and 35% if I'm lucky. This was not the case with certain USB wireless cards and the Linksys PCI Wireless network card. I attribute the poor reception to the small size of antenna. The Linksys counterpart has a much larger one and receives wireless signal much better.I strongly recommend you not buy this item and go with the Linksys counterpart.
Although i ordered one i was sent two and received them within 7 days, neither one of them worked. i am not quite sure if they need to be formatted or what, however I am waiting on a reply back from the sender to see if formatting is the problem or if they just need to refund me my money. I have been waitingfor over 2 weeks now for a reply!?!?!
I purchased the SanDisk 512 MB CompactFlash Card from Amazon about a year ago. 4500 pictures later, I cannot complain about the card. A few weeks ago, I allowed my sister to borrow the card and my camera for her trip to New York City. While there she only took 112 pictures; nowhere near the cards capacity of 490 pictures at 4.3 megapixel. Unfortunately when she arrived home, my mother offered to do all of her laundry; my memory card was in her pant pocket. Mom was quite upset as she removed the laundry and found my memory card at the bottom of the washer. They explained what happened as I came in that weekend. The card was dead, or so I thought. I bought a new card at Circuit City. Loaned the new replacement card to my mother this time for a trip to Washing DC. While contemplating how to disassemble my compact flash card, I figured I would try it again. Low and behold I was able to download my sisters pictures. Two weeks later and still working just like new. If anyone else want to test their compactflash card through a washing machine, go ahead and I'll wait for the results. In the mean time, SanDisk has my attention!
Was nice while it worked, which wasn't long. Stopped recognizing dvd's after a few months. I've since bought an LG unit and it's a night and day difference. Cheap price for cheap junk.........so dig a little deeper and get a nicer unit.
I've had this extension cord in continuous use for almost a year now. There is no noticeable lag from using it; it has held up against people tripping over the cord once or twice (whups); and it has worked perfectly without any issues.If you need a good long USB extension cable, this is the one to get. Bravo Tripp Lite!
If quality is defined as meeting or exceding expectations this is a quality unit. I've read reviews for other DVD recorders as being difficult to use. The Panasonic ES10K presented no problems and has great features for the money. Very satisfied.
I purchased this scanner for two purposes. Firstly I wanted to scan old decaying family photos and archive them on the computer. Secondly I wanted to digitally archive home office paperwork to save space. I have to say this product does both of these functions flawlessly.This scanner has more than enough resolution for scanning prints. Keep in mind that nearly all prints have less than 300dpi (dots per inch). So if you are scanning prints or text it is really pointless to have a more expensive higher resolution scanner.On the front of the scanner there is a PDF button, copy button, and email button. The copy button worked fantastic in conjunction with my Dell laser printer for quick sharp copies. The PDF button simply puts the image into a PDF file that allow you to continue scanning into the same PDF document. I have not used the email button.Overall you a fantastic scanner for the money.
This media has proven to be very reliable and I would have given it 5 stars except for one thing: there is a Phillips logo around the Hub in the printable area. I bought Hub printable media to print on not to print over a logo. A minor irritation but a noticeable one.
Very pleased with my new TV...picture and sound are great....free shipping from Amazon was a big savings.....a great overall deal!
Sure, these inks are alot more pricy than aftermarket, but when your printer starts printing funny, then you wish you would have purchased the Cannon. The Amazon product finder tool said that these inks won't fit my printer, but that information is incorrect. I have a Cannon PIXMA IP5000 and they fit fine,work fine, no hassels or modifications necessary. In my opinion, if you own a Cadillac it's worth treating it like one.
Note to buyer, I thought I would get adapter ring,filter holder and booklet with this product but I didn't.I only recieved 2 filters, uv filter and polorizer included.
These computer speakers are incredible, connect them to a PC, XM radio, IPOD, or a CD player. All wires are included just plug them in and your ready to rock. The sound quality is better than any PC computer speakers I have ever heard for this price range, these speakers should have a higher price tag for the quality you are getting. They have alot of power for what they are rated, the subwoofer also adds alot of bass to the sound, input high quality audio and you will be impressed by what you hear!
This is nice when you are going out for a walk or just want to chill out. One thing though, Ocean Reef Electronics didn't send me any directions with it & were of no help when I emailed them. I have no way to print the directions & going to the Zune site was not of much help either. That was really a shame. The seller should have provided an instruction manual with the product!!
I've owned it for several years and it has done a pretty good job. I have even used it like a flash driver, transferring data and stuff like that and it has worked perfectly well.
I was quite excited to acquire the PV-DV910, until I discovered 2 major &quot;problems&quot;: the camera has no input device (i.e., if you want to translate your VHS into digital, tough luck), and most ridiculous, the unit shuts off every few (short!!!) minutes, so that when you record, and stop for a while, waiting for the best shot, the camera shuts off automatically, and by the time you reboot, you have lost a valuable shot.
I suffered for years with a pair of no-name wireless headphones. At times the static was almost unbearable. I figured my house wiring was causing interference and that I would just have to put up with it. I bought these in hope that the 3 channel feature might help and it did! First channel sounded just like my old set...very poor. Switched to channel 2 and got instant crystal clear reception. No static at all.Other reviewers have complained of various problems such as the unit powering down when volume is too low. I haven't experienced that. I have mine plugged into a box that toggles them from a dvd player, tv, stereo etc. They are a little big and boxy compared to my old ones but they are comfortable and stay on my head fine. The tuner and volume controls are placed too close together but I think I will get used to that. Sound reproduction is not audiophile quality but more than adequate for tv viewing. I base my 5 stars on what I expected for what I paid which was just a little over $30 shipped. Additionally, I live in a rural setting so interference from neighbors phones etc is not an issue. I can state that my own cordless phone causes no interference with the headset. I can't address the longevity or durability because I just got them but my old cheapos lasted 6 years. I just don't think there is a lot to wear out or break on a pair of wireless headphones so I'm hoping these will last as long.These are a great value for the price!Update: Have had these for almost 2 years now. Use them daily and they have performed flawlessly.
I am on my 4th remote. 3 of the remotes broke when I tried to connect it through the USB port, the other one had a hard fault on the circuit board. Logitech have replaced all of them but it is a pain because I have to use my old remotes when it is not working. When the remote is working it is great.
These work great for recording calls and playing back to coach employees on sales techniques as well as recording meetings for notes later...perfect!
When I first bought this Fax Machine, I thought it was nice to have so much features in one machine. After several days of use, I realized this machine does random Ink purging for cleaning the ink jets. This procedure is very Noisy, especially in the middle of the night. So noisy, it wakes me up. There is no way to schedule the cleaning time. The manual says it's on a set cleaning schedule, but it doesn't say what that schedule is. Brother has other models that does this random purging. Keep that in mind and do your research when deciding a Brother Fax
The images taken by this camera were great.I have no complaint about that.But I had it done 1 time only under the water, noteven deep, taken from right beneath the surface of the waterfor 10 minutes. There is water shownright behind the LCD lense.How do I get rid of it?
This is not a 4:3 tripod projector screen but a 1:1 aspect ratio screen with a big view screen size of 96 x 96 weighing 41.8 lbs---it is heavy..Casing comes in black or white.Screen gain of 1.1but of course you can use it as a 4:3 NTSC and 16:9 Widescreen because it is a pretty big screen,you just have a lot of extra screen material and its just too long and heavy as a portable tripod screen.
The product supposedly handles an HD source. Sort of. Yes, it does allow an HD TV to display an HD source, but every few minutes, it drops the signal and your TV goes blank. It does recover after a couple of seconds, but obviously this shouldn't happen.The product is supposed to up-convert composite input to component output. Nope. Composite video up-conversion gives you a black-and-white picture or at best a "washed out" color picture, which may "roll" as well (readers old enough to remeber TVs with a "vertical hold" will be familiar with how the picture would sometimes "roll").
I use this one mostly for audio books. It has a perfect support for Audible, where it resumes from the last point I paused.With other audio books (simple mp3 files), it doesn't save the position. There is, however, a simple workaround: just turn it off while still playing, and the next time you turn it on, it will resume from where it stopped.
The Nuvi 360 was another milepost on my journey to find a GPS unit with all the features I want. In the end I took it back, because it gives too few options, expecially when editing the routes it creates.The 360 was a very zippy unit, grabbing satellite aquisition fairly fast and calculated routes quickly. The redraw on the map while scrolling is pretty slow, however. In all, I was pretty happy with the response of the unit.The problem comes after you've created your route. You might be one of those people who are more than content to just take the route the GPS unit gives you, and be happy with it.However, I live in a big city, and lack the FM traffic feature. So, when I make a route, there are definitely roads I like to avoid, that have construction, would be just too busy at that time of day, ect, ect. With other GPS units I have used, it's a simple matter to bring up the street itinerary and exclude portions that will slow you down. You cannot do this with the Nuvi, however. Yes, you can exclude highways or only use highways or whatnot. But this isn't enough for me, I need the ability to exclude certain portions. The route calculation for this unit is pretty good, but not perfect enough to have me always not wanting to edit where it wants to take me. You can recalculate the route, but generally it only gives two or so different ways to go, and I'm still wishing I could make changes.So if you're like me and wish to occasionally get deep and dirty with route editing, don't get a Nuvi. The other thing was the small screen in comparison with the 4" plus screened units that are being released these days for less money. Looking at the Nuvi compared to these units is like trying to read directions from a postage stamp. Also, the sound is very low, even at top volume setting.Me, I'm still wandering the GPS market.
I bought this MP3 player for my 9 year old son. It has a couple of quirks - like sometimes it freezes up on us and I have had to pop the battery out to get it re-started. It's really small, lightweight and easy to use. The instruction manual, however, is VERY basic and it's been trial and error figuring out how to download and edit songs. All in all, I'm pretty satisfied with it for the price.
This is the second Presto 11" electric skillet I have purchased. It is exactly like the previous one. Good size, accurate temps, and sturdy. I hope the non-stick surface holds up a little better than the first one. Over all,this is one of the better small kitchen electrics.
Bought this radio to use while jogging, the radio itself is very lightweight and tough. I love the fact that it plays 25 hours on one AAA battery. I am disappointed at the headphones, which are very uncomfortable - I wonder in whose ears they fit. The radio is not the cheapest, but i'm convinced that Panasonic makes the greatest products. One thing i did notice was that the radio lacks the &quot;mono/stereo&quot; button, which is present on other radios. I wish it was on this radio because there is one radio station in town that would come in much clearer with that setting. The radio comes in three color combinations, Blue/Black, Silver/Black and Red/Black.
It's the little things that attract me as a customer. How was I treated when placing my order? Was the person helping me knowledgeable about the product? Did they make suggestions based on my needs? Was the item received the same one I ordered? Was it delivered to the correct address in a timely fashion? I give a resounding yes in all these areas to my merchant. You'll be hearing from me again.
we had researched and priced stainless steel pressure cookers online and in stores, and we found exactly what we wanted, at the best price, at amazon.com, as usual! we have made chicken and dumplings, pinto beans so far; i appreciate what our parents went through for healthy, tasty meals that weren't nuked! the cooker's primary benefits will be in the mountains of colorado-can't wait to try it there.
I bought a pair of the headphone back in June but i mad an mistake and stepped on the first one and had to repurchase theses headphones. All i have to say is that these headphones are great and the sound is excellent and i would recommend these to anyone and the price is affordable. These headphones are the best on the market for the price.
Google "toshiba regza no picture sound". Had this for a couple years and now it's nearly useless. I'm going to get a repair estimate since it's out of warranty. A quick google will tell you this is a common problem with these....though when the tv works it looks great.
No problems with recording or play back on multiple devices, the price was good and I would buy these again.
chose this for item variations in one place and good price. also familuarwith product manufacturer. i have always had good luck with this company. they makequalityproducts. thank you
With a battery ordered from Amazon.com with 6.5 hours of power, the Sony camcorder is absolutely worth the price, Especially since the camcorder has a touch screen display that is very responsive and great video quality. It takes great photos too! In general, a great product to buy that's worth the money.
This drive is the biggest piece of crap I have ever used. It is slow and stops working after a week. It sure does look cool but is a complete waste of money. One would be better off buying a small piece of metal and carrying it around. Pointless device.
These doesnt cup the ear lobes well so they kind of start hurting over time.Its good sound quality and I got mine for pretty less ($10 bucks) which was a steal compared to those other branded ones.
Exactly what I expected. It works great with my nikon D-90.It has good quality and the acrilic box keeps it perfecly safe.
First one is used to drive a CRT and a Hitachi "smart board". The smart board is on a 50 foot cable. Both the CRT and the smart board graphics/video look as expected. And, it is a no brainer to use.Next application will be to drive an LCD flat panel and a vga projector which is on a 100 ft cable.
Cant beat this price, ease of use, installation, connectiivty to my cellphone. oh if only all things electronic were so easy!
I purchased this item @ Target on impulse which cost me $65.00 more than on the internet @ that time. Target would not attempt to match or give a store credit for $ 65.00 or any amount for that matter. Be very careful when buying/ anything at Target!As far as the product is concerned, it is not as good as the other Sony 5 disc DVD player I own/use. The sound (speech)could be better quality and the loading of DVD's is combersome in comparison to my other Sony model. No on screen display when changing DVD's and a disc location light has stopped operating.Music sounds terrific.
This product almost had it all. They need to A: Insert a better microphone so your party can hear you. Or B: Extend the boom so that the microphone is right infront of your mouth. This product falls short of what it needs to do and therefore not a viable solution. I really wanted to like this product too. I do not like having to charge yet another item (wireless bluetooth earpiece).
I have this same amp, Hook it to a JL W7 13, and all your bass dreams will come true. I literally blew my window out of my car. It will stay on all the way down to .5 ohms of course I would suggest a large farad capacitor, unless you want your battery to drain in about 10 minutes at full volume, even if it's running.
I plug into the wall. I plug USB port into computer. It asks do I want to back up my computer onto the Seagate. I say yes. It backs up everything. Same thing, once a week.When my old computer died I plugged in Seagate and it restored all my stuff on new computer.I have no clue why anyone would have a problem - just not my experience.
So, I pre-ordered my iPod the day this puppy was announced and I am happy I did. I am at 887 songs right now and only 2/3 of the way through my memory, so this stores way more than the 1,000 songs advertised. The ease of use was also a factor in my decision to purchase this - you simply plug it into the Firewire Port and you are ready to roll. This unit comes with the latest iTunes software, which will update your current iTunes playlists and transfer them directly to iPod. The price is sort of steep, but when you consider that you will have over 66 hours of music at your disposal in your car (plug it into a car adaptor used with your car stereo), your office (plug into portable speakers) or using the earphones provided, it's pretty decent value. Once again Apple has come up with an indispensable product that is not only stylish but truly functional.
This is nearly the perfect GPS. I previously owned the Garmin 12MAP.The 12MAP is a much larger unit with a fixed (SMALL) amount of memory.With the eTrex Venture Cx you can buy a microSD card and put as manymaps as your heart desires.I do almost all of my hiking/backpacking in The Sierras. With theGarmin TOPO and Garmin National Parks West I'm golden.With the NP West maps you can AUTO-ROUTE the TRAILS! With 1 click Ican see how far it is to my destination AND a profile of the elevation.The unit is very small and fits into my front pocket. I keep it onall the time while hiking. When I get home I can upload the tracksand bring up Google Earth and see EXACTLY where I was hiking.(All this is built into MapSource from Garmin)With the Garmin 12MAP I would only bring a GPS when I knew I wasgoing off-trail or during the early spring months when there isstill snow on the ground. Now I bring the eTrex on every backpacktrip. By the way, the National Parks Maps are 7.5 degree so theyare as good as any USGS map.If you are thinking of getting the more expensive Legend or VistaI don't think it is worth it IMO. You can get the elevation fromthe main screen and you can get a compass reading by just walkingin straight line.You may want to consider the high sensitivity receiver but gettinga lock on satellites has never really been a problem. It's toobad that they don't have an Venture HCx.Anyway, I hope I helped some. I love this device! And Garmin customerservice is incredible if you have any issues.Just looked and really the Legend HCx is pretty much the Venture Cx withhigh sensitive receiver. It has 25hrs or battery life compared to32hrs for the Venture Cx. The price is almost the same. I would buythe Legend HCx at this time if I was buying a new GPS unit.
Love the Nuvi .... love it! Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the system won't connect with my bluetooth enabled samsung phone.
The upgrade was a bit more involved than say a MacBook Pro upgrade (one of the slots is under the keyboard). Even there just a matter of taking out all the #3 and 4 screws from the bottom, slipping the keyboard off, unplugging it, dropping the new chip in and reversing.System booted and recognized the full 2GB w/out any problems.I could have had it for less on NewEgg but then I would have had to pay shipping that killed most of the difference.
We had searched in several stores on different weekends looking for HDMI cables that would not cost a small fortune, but never had any luck. My son suggested looking at Amazon.com and I am so glad we did. We bought 4 cables that work wonderfully on our new TV (Sony Bravia 46" 240HZ 1080p)for less than 1 cable would have cost.
WOWI had my T3I about 4 months with Kit lens and after reading every review and every lens description I finally ordered an additional lens (Cost almost as much as the camera)and picked the 10-22, I was amazed at what it did for indoor and outdoor shots, includes everything in the shot (Wide) that was impossible with my Iphone, kit lens, or Powershot that I had experienced before. I know nothing and I am brand new at this, once this lens rocked my world I thought: give me more, I ended up buying the 50 MM and the 55-250 all good for special purposes but nothing as amazing as the Wide Angle boost of the 10-22. I am just learning that a good filter adds a lot of value, they say forget the junk and the filter for this lens is $75 min (ouch), now I just have to learn to use these great tools.
When it comes to Coomponent cables, or any A/V cable, Monster is usually the standard. I always have tried to use Monster cables, but never have paid astronomical retail prices for them (get them here on on EBAY) Yet, when you are on a really tight budget, there are many cheap cables to choose from (and I am talking about the higher end cheap cables, not the bottom end "Standard" black corded cables you get with your DVD player or other A/V equipment.) You can choose from Phillips, RCA, Magnovox, and Radio Shack, plus many others. I have used Phillips, RCA, Magnovox and RadioShack A/V cables, and the Phillips easily being the worse, but the others were pretty bad also. Very suprised by the picture quality of the GE component cables listed in this listing. I had a paid that was still Ultra Series, but an older model (they were black with colored lines going through the black wire, not clear) and they were very nice. Not as good as my Monster "Standard THX" but pretty close, and for this price, they are easily the way to go without going to cheap with generics, but wont break your wallet, cause sometimes even just twenty five bucks for a pair of cables is a bit to much...
i purchased on a cps warranty for my camcorderi had a problem with my lcd screenfirst, i had to send it to ny from califoriawhen supposedly there are local repair places!!??had to send a $30 check for them to returnnow, 2 months later and still no camcorder and no infohopefully this is just a fluke and not the normi'm bummed i don't have a camcorder for christmasand curious as to what the outcome will bei will report back
the gps doesn't work very well and when i programmed it to go back to new york it took me to pennsylvania. Not worth $200
The great advantage of this bag is that the entire top unzips (it's actually a double run zipper which gives you a wide storage space while everything stays in place). It was great for my movie camera so I got another one for my digital still camera. I can keep 20 mini CDs plus marking pens, extra battery and charger, and my bulky but essential viewing hood. When the bag opens you can see everything, place everything, and when it closes everything stays in place. After a year I've decided the design is probably the most convienent I've used in 30 yrs.
So far (two months) so good. Seems to work as well as the original battery. I use it regularly for work and have been pleased so far.
I ordered a kit that included a circular polarizing filter. this filter was the main reason for ordering the kit, but it was not included in said kit. what came in the package was the also advertised UV filter, a fluorescent light filter, and something else that I had absolutely no need for. I see that I am not the only buyer who has had this same issue. The worst part of the whole thing is that I was just outside of the 30-day return period when I got back from my trip - during which i had planned to use the polarizer - and Amazon made it seem like they were doing me a huge favor by making the exception to accept the return. they did not apologize as expected for what was truly an inconvenience. I will admit that the return was very quick, but amazon partially penalized me in the process because I used accumulated points to cover part of this purchased. they have not credited this amount nor have they explained when it will appear on my balance and how I am to access this.To sum up, this experience was a hassle. My advice is that readers purchase the filters individually even if it seems like it is more expensive and check reviews to make sure that there are no false-advertizing issues associated with the product. This has become a common deal. I guess that Amazon can't keep up with all of their 3rd party providers. But perhaps they can provide improved customer service, weed out bad providers, and prevent bad practices.
I bought this lens quite a while ago and use it a lot - I have two young kids and get great shots in the house and especially outside without having to up the ISO. I also used it quite a bit when I was doing some professional photography. The 1.4 sold me. I wanted something that allowed for a more shallow depth of field, but didn't want to spend a lot of money to get that (I want the $5000 lens look without paying for it!). I get crisp photos in low light - allows me to be creative! Of course because it is fixed at 50mm, you have to do a lot of moving around if you are used to a zoom so isn't the best choice if you are in a smaller space with several people and must get the "whole scene". But this is a 5 star lens regardless - great for someone who wants to get a quality Canon lens but cannot afford (or doesn't want to pay) to buy a more professional priced lens with the f1.4. Buy it and have fun!
I bought this card for my Canon S2 and it works so great that I bought another one not long after. The speed is excellent. I can actually scroll through photos on my camera with no delays and downloading to my pc is pretty fast.The card holds over 400 photos including a 10 minute video clip, all at the highest quality. I am very pleased with this card.
For the price, these speakers are not a bad deal. However, they are a bit misleadng. They do require batteries or a dc adapter, however, they will also drain the power from its source. As it does so, the speaker quality decreases dramatically. For example, I use this with my iPod. I used it over two days for a total of about 8 hours. The first day the iPod was fully charged and the batteries in the speakers were brand new. The sound quality was surprisingly good. By about hour 4 I noticed that songs with bass sounded crappy and that my iPod was close to being dead. As I let the unit play the quality got worse and the iPod went completely dead. As soon as I plugged the iPod into the wall charger the speaker quality returned to its original clarity.
I have used my DC10 plus for about a month after buying it used for about 80 dollars, and the money was well spent. This particular capture card has a very good reputation on the internet because it was considered almost professional quality when it was released a couple of years ago.My previous experience with video capture was limited to an ATI TV WONDER USB card, which was great for TV viewing, but was only reliable for capture using no compression (2 hours on a 20 GIG disk using virtualdub) or using the DIVX codec(fastest mode). This card is much, much better at video capturing, in fact, most times you will only get 0-6 dropped frames using a fast hard drive. Keep in mind that this card is not a TV tuner, and you will only be able to watch TV with it using a VCR as a tuner.I should mention that AVI files have a size limit wich limits the amount of video you can capture. using FAT32 the limit is 4 GIG. Fortunately, both VIRTUALDUB and the PINNACLE STUDIO software can bypass the limit by recording your video in several files. PINNACLE's software even does this automatically. So your only limited by your hard drive capacity and some weird errors that pop up when recording long videos.The card can only record using a hardware MJPEG codec, with good quality but it produces files that can only be played on your computer and are to large to share anyway. Fortunately you can convert the files using virtualdub or the included Pinnacle Studio software (virtualdub is much faster). You should capture with the included software, and don't be affraid to use the lowest premade setting if your intention is to make VCDs, the quality is still TV like and I can save more or less 6 hours on a 20 GIG drive.Now comes the bad part, the card only has reliable drivers for Windows ME and 98, the card works with LINUX but I haven't been able to test it yet due to lack of software. WIndows 2K drivers came out recently but there very new and I don't considere them reliable. Also the card doesn't like to play well with other software, I can't use it reliably with virtualdub. I've used it with VIDEOWAVE 3.0 but the quality is just not the same as the Pinnacle Studio software. Even if you use the Pinnacle software you might get weird errors if you try capturing very long videos (more than 70 minutes) or try to do some editing on your captured file. I usually use STUDIO to capture and VIRTUALDUB to edit my videos.The card is great and it only misses the 5 star mark because of Pinnacle's questionable software support.
I would've given this 5 stars, except for the typically crappy software.Despite its claims, this mouse works just fine (actually, great) with a Mac. Just use USB Overdrive, and you're good to go.I actually find the battery life just about perfect. It's a great reminder to get away from the computer and enjoy life!
We've had this model for 3 years (although didn't buy on Amazon). It's been great for us. We love that all 4 side come off for the BIG LOGS my husband likes to burn, as well as roasting marshmallow. We did have to replace the log grate last year with a sturdy cast iron one. And, the screens are starting to rust. But, it was used almost every weekend the last 3 summers. And, it's been through 3 long cold snowy NJ winters. Looking to buy a new one, and just might just buy the same one.
I have never written a review before on any product I have bought but these headphones deserve special attention. These are by far the nicest earphones I have ever owned. The sounds that these little speakers produce makes me wonder how can earphones get any better. Their noise cancelling properties are excellent and they fit in my ear like a dream. Only concerns I have with them are I don't see them lasting for a long amount of time. The chord from the earpieces are very thin and flimsy. Also I wouldn't suggest buying these unless whatever device you have has an equalizer but, as soon as you find that sweet spot you'll never want to take them out of your ear. A 5 out of 5 is well deserved for these earphones.
I have an ipod classic and I don't know if this charger is actually working or not as the icon on my iPod does not change when plugged in. It seems to be working as the iPod does not lose its charge as rapidly, but maybe it is not getting a full recharge? I recommend you try something else.
I've had difficulty keeping up with the latest technology in computers. I purchased my Gateway in 1995 and am stuck on a standard telephone line in a rural area. No choice. Years ago I had a computer with a Zip Drive and so I have about 10 Zip Disks. Each one had the capability of holding more than the entire hard drive of my Old Mac. I was shopping a Zip Drive with USB connector when I discovered the Flash Drive concept. I shopped Amazon because I trust them completely and found this 2GB Mini-Kart flash drive. WoW!!! I downloaded all my PowerPoint Presentations and Slide Shows, all my photographs, and I'm getting ready to add my genealogy files to the mix. My computer is already respondiing more quickly now that I've unloaded this stuff and my teeny weeny (technical term) Mini-Kart is hanging happily on the wall where I cannot misplace it. I'm a 71 year-old great g-ma and I'm impressed.
Battery failed to take a charge after about a year. I'm returning it to LENMAR(3yr warranty)and we'll see how that goes.
When I first started out with photography, I went looking around at different tripods and heads. I saw several different kinds, mostly all similar, however, one day I walked into this dealer's shop (a guy who sold all kinds of discounted merchandise and since he knew I was into photography, he was so excited to see me. He called me over and showed me this SLIK tripod and it had this pistol grip head (the one I am reviewing). I had not seen anything like it, so I told him, I'd think about it for the price he was offering.As usual, I went and shopped around (keep in mind this was before the days of internet and cell-phones), I found this huge photo store in Toronto, called Henry's, and they had the same exact set-up. They wanted (at that time) $150 for the head alone and $200 for just the tripod. Upon learning this, I immediately knew I was going back to the discount dealer in the suburbs, for his price was $200 for both as a set. Needless to say, I got it for a sweet price, back in 1989.It's been 23 years since I first got this tripod and head, and I still use them today. The ball-head has not given out yet. Still works as if new. I maintain it with grease periodically (once every 5 to 6 years or sooner if it gets more dirt in it), and it still works great.The head has a handy level indicator on top, next to the round quick release plateQuick Release Plate for the AF2100 Pistol Grip Head, but it fails to have one on the sides for when the head is angled. Still that's okay, a separate bubble levelPolaroid Hot Shoe Three Axis Triple Bubble Spirit Level For Canon & Nikon Digital and Film Cameraswill do the trick.The round quick release plate swivels, I would guess about 320, but with most wider angled lenses this isn't an issue to create a full 360 pano. The downside to it tho, is that is isn't marked so you have to guess or keep visual through the lens to get the overlap you need.The head is made of plastic and metal. So far the plastic has held up extremely well, no cracks or stress marks at all. The metal parts are still good, where it is scratched there is no rust.All in all, I paid a good price for this tripod then and I see the price proves it still today, it is WORTH THE MONEY. The pistol grip makes setting up shots so quick, no levers nor knobs to twist and tighten to get your camera rock solid, this grip will do it in a fraction of the time. I love mine, I will have to photograph it and post a pic soon.I highly recommend it. If you're reading this, what are you waiting for, add it to your cart now, you won't regret it. :)
Bought my wife a Nano for her birthday about a year ago. She takes it to work in a case in her purse or has it on her desk at home. For some unknown reason, the screen developed a spiderweb crack across it, and it's now unuseable. Worse yet, although its less than 1 year since I gave it to her, it is just over a year since it was purchased. Apple's service refuses to help, but will gladly sell me a new one. After encountering the problem with the screen and the not so wonderful service, I've now encountered SEVERAL people having the same problems with their nano screens. You might consider a cheaper, more reliable MP3 from Creative.
I bought a lens pen 7 years ago and it was time for a new one. I use it often but should tell folks not to touch the brush with your fingers for fear of contaminating the bristles with oil. The bristles are very soft and a natural reaction is to feel them. This pen is another must have item for your camera bag!
Bill Kelley has done it again, writing a book that is tender, yet fast-paced and entertaining. For his first foray into historical fiction he does a fantastic job of taking the reader back to early 19th century New Orleans, and into the life of a true saint, Henriette Delille. The story is told from various points of view over several decades and Kelley does an amazing job of weaving characters voices together in one fluid story. Henriette Delille searched out and cared for abandoned slave women, while at the same time paving the way for women of color to be accepted as nuns and recognized by the Catholic church. I read it in one sitting and was near tears by the end. If you want to read something uplifting, get this book!
Upgraded from old little sony shelf speakers to these guys. Sound quality is great and they look great too. Plus you can't beat the price for this high of quality speaker. I got free shiping which was great but the only downside to that is they ship FedEx Ground, who is natoriously inflexable with delivery times and will not alow you to pick up at other FedEx locations. So even though I have a FedEx Express location 3 miles from where I live I had to drive 50 miles round trip to go pick these up from the FedEx ground location.
The only issue I have with these. They don't like to stay in my ears all the time, but the are overall very good stuff
I have had an Ebay business for the last 9 years, and was getting tired of hand-printing the addresses ad literally cutting and pasting the addresses from the receipts I would print out. Enter the Dymo 400, which I snagged last Wednesday.I opened the box and took out everything and started hooking it up to the computer. I'm a Mac user so I really expected a few problems to crop up with what I've read on here. I read the directions and installed the software first (very important) and then hooked up the printer. My Mac immediately recognized that I had installed it, and within minutes I was printing labels using their pre-formatted software. What a difference my Ebay packages look with these labels!Overall so far I am a very very satisfied customer. You really can't go wrong here.Tom
Purchased to wire rear speakers put in the windblocker of a Miata sports car. Easy to work with, made job so much better. Price was right also.
I bought this as a close out at Radio shack for $49.00 year later works like a charm INK is so cheap for Ebay knock offs its sick..If you buy Epson ink cartridges your pretty much a dope. i guess for Office archive work you might want the Durabright But when you can buy like a dozen Cartridges on ebay for $20.00 man oh man..No other ink is so cheap for knock offs...
There's no doubt about it, the S70 is a great camera. Its small enough to carry with you (though a little too big for pockets), has a nice LCD and boasts amazing 7.1MP resolution. You can print out an 11x14 poster of your photo without having to stretch the image, that's how great 7.1MP really is. Also, its got tons of features for a non-SLR model that are easy to use for camera beginners.
I purchased a refurbished router last week and it didn't work. After talking with people who had similar problems I got another one from the same company Cisco. This router is great. The setup was easy and fast. My advice is don't buy a refurbished router. It's not worth it
I have had this radar detector for 7 years and its still running strong. This is one of the best investments i have ever made in my life, i kid you not. My only complaint is that mine is the only model/serial number that you cant send it in to get a check up and cleaning. Also one of the screw bases busted so to avoid it being loose and breaking in half i duct taped it... AND IT STILL RUNS. I love this thing, the only reason mine has seen so much abuse is because i had it when i was new to driving/ Texas sun/ and many many many hours spent traveling. I LOVE THIS THING!!
I bought this little mp3 player from my local department store on sale for $30 and after an extra discount I walked out of the store only paying $25 and some odd change for it. It is fairly easy to hook up and download music once you get past the vague instructions included with it.It actually is a pretty nice sounding unit for the price, as it surprised me and surpassed my expectations on a much lower priced mp3 player. The blue backlit lcd screen is pretty cool and easy to read without too much glare. The preset equalizer is okay and is like the standard preset equalizers that you get on some portable boomboxes. Another nice feature is the dual mini 1/8 headphone jacks so that you can share the music with a friend which makes this the perfect first mp3 player for your kids! This player claims 15 hours battery life on the rechargeable battery. Well I have to wait and see on that one!Overall a nice unit for a cheap price but it is no Ipod. Good for the beginner wanting to get a feel for an mp3 player before dishing out the $200 + on an Ipod Nano or regular Ipod.PROS: Nice small compact size, dual headphone jacks, cool blue backlit lcd display, value priced, decent sound.CONS: No ac adaptor included (available extra from the GPX website at $15.00 + shipping) so you have to charge the player hooked up to your usb port while the computer is on (about 3 hours to charge), mediocre ear buds (I am not a fan of ear buds as I prefer regular headphones), vague instructions for downloading mp3s to the player, especially for someone unfamilar with the Windows Media Player interface.
As a little man with thinning hair I must compliment this receiver from Sony. Although I did not personally install the component, the company that did mentioned how they were impressed. I know that manuals have never been the strong area for Sony; this is true to color in this manual. FYI-Use the front components to hook up your IPOD or MP3. I also compared this receiver with the retail stores around and was impressed with the price and quality. I would make this purchase again.
I had this card pre-installed on my old Dell and it worked great. I was thinking of getting this for my gateway as well. The only thing is that it doesnt handle graphics from like splinter cell very well. It runs very slow when youre in very well lit areas. I had 512mb ram on the old computer so maybe that was the cause. At any rate, this is the one to go for!
I needed a long, cheap cable to connect TiVo to my home network, and this did the trick! Now I can transfer recorded programs to my computers to view later.
Received a 2 part order in 5 days, nice service. System was easy to install & plenty of speaker wire was supplied. Put in a Surround sound movie & was blown away with fantastic Movie Theater sound. Excellent product.
Second one I own and I have never had a problem with these wearing out or not working with everyday use. First one is a decade old now and I expect this one to last as long or longer. Solid product.
This is my first digital camera and I couldn't be more pleased. It's simple to operate. Uploading pictures to my computer is incredibly easy. The camera is very compact. Best of all, it takes terrific pictures. Up to 8 X 10, you can't see much of a difference (if any) between pictures taken with this camera and my &quot;film&quot; camera. The camera also has a 30 second movie mode and allows you easily to preview your pictures on a TV. The only problem is that now I'm taking pictures of EVERYTHING. I delete the pictures I don't like, save the rest, upload them to ofoto.com and order prints. I highly recommend this product. You will, however, need to purchase a memory card with greater capacity than the 8MB card that comes with the camera and holds only 16 pictures at the default setting. I would also purchase rechargeable batteries.
I Purchased this case for my ipod video. It doesn't stay closed very well and the hole for the headpone jack is on the top left of the ipod but it is in the top center of the case so you have to skew it off to the side just to have the headphones in. It works ok but it looks like crap because it isn't really designed for this particular ipod. Maybe it would work better for older models, I don't know.
I've had this for a few months now. It gets carted from home to work to wherever, used in the car (with an adapter), and while other headsets have come and gone quickly, this one has lasted.
They work great! you can copy up to 80 min of media thats about 20 songs if you make a cd and they are at a good price! their good quality cds :)
These radios work really well at short distances, but at greater than a quarter mile the audio quality becomes terrible and you can hear a lot of interference. Another issue is that replacing the batteries constantly really increases the cost. I wish I had purchased a set with rechargeable lithium batteries and charging dock. I have another set of radios (Motorola EM1000R 20-Mile 2-Way radios) with the charging station and they are far superior to these.
I'm happy with this purchase. The picture quality over 800x600 resolution is not good, and even at 800x600 is not great for working on the PC. But it is fine for playing regular DVDs on the PC and displaying in on a large TV. I use it for playing my region 2 DVDs from the UK.
Works just great as the main hub serving all my media from my gigabit server 2012 machine to multiple XBMC instillations thru the house
I bought this camera a few months ago as my very first digital camera. I did my research, read reviews, and checked out the prices of all the other 2MP cameras. I had thought about buying a Canon Digital Elph, but a number of factors pointed me to this camera. The very first thing I noticed is that it holds well and is comfortable to hold. Many of the other "boxy" type cameras almost made my hand cramp they were poorly ergonomically designed. Then as I played with the camera more I noticed the features it had for a relatively reasonable price. I could get a 2MP camera for about the same price as a high-end 1MP, and without all the customization features that an amateur photographer like me isn't going to use very often, if at all. In the 2 months that I've used this camera, I have been pleasantly surprised.Sure this camera has its drawbacks, but what camera is perfect? Some of the biggest complaints I have are: the display is almost impossible to see in direct sunlight, the flash can be overpowering in certain situations, and you will get massive blur if you're not careful in non-flash situations. Given all that, I found the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks of this great camera. No camera is perfect, but this one is perfect for me and any other ameature looking for a camera they can just pick up, turn on, and shoot away.If you would like to see some examples of the kinds of pictures this camera takes, check out my website at http://www.creanium.net/photos/
These ear phones are great at isolating outside noise and the sound is far better than any standard iPod set. However, I have had mine for 14 or 15 months and the wire casing (especially around my ear) has bent and cracked open, leaving the copper wiring exposed. Because of this, the connection is failing, ruining the sound. I may buy another pair unless I find something more durable.
I bought this item for my husband and he loves it. Sound quality is great. The light is adjustable from bright to dim...I read reviews where customers complained about the light being too bright. That is not true. It is a great item with great features. The only complaint we have is that you are not able to adjust the snooze time. It is permanently set at 9 minutes.
I've had this tuner for 5 years and its been great. I don't use it continually but when ever I need to view HD programs from my outside antenna it works fantastic.
BEWARE~!SIMPLY CONNECTING THIS PRODUCT, AS PER INSTRUCTIONS, FRIED MY IPOD, AND DRAINED MY CAR BATTERY!CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS NONEXISTENT!
This charger kit worked great for me for the first couple months I had it. Since then, though, the battery charge capacity has been decreasing at an alarming rate. I've had the charger for about 4-5 months now, and I get a little over an hour of use on a single charge. Fortunately, I don't mind having the controller plugged into a USB port all the time; otherwise, I'd switch back to batteries.
did not work at allcost more to return and get refund than to throw awayterrible product tried on several phones
To this day, I still have this monitor hooked up to an older computer as print server. Looks great, built well, and served its purpose and much much more.
Great sound, cheaper than a plain radio from walmart. Love that it has radio, CD, and Satellite radio. Only thing is I am going to have to mound the antenna outside, i cannot get reception inside.
Let me start by saying that I'm pleased. These phones definitely have improved bass response compared to the last ones (61's) that I had from Sony... but they have definitely sacrificed some of the clarity you would expect from the stuck-in-your-ear type earbuds.The pros: The carrying case (after i figured it out) is very cool. The over-ear hooks are nice. They fit very good and block out a lot of the outside noise. Decent Bass repsonse.The cons: The technology that Sony has implemented in these earbuds definitely improves bass response, but it comes at the cost of some clarity.Don't get me wrong, they sound good... they just don't sound GREAT... but definitely worth the price.
I bought the Garmin Nuvi 270, when Family came to visit, unit worked well right out of the box, simple to use and figure out, very accurate, compact, good size screen, good graphics.My only complaint is that although I got the Garmin for a great price, I would have been willing to pay an additional 30 to 50 bucks to get the computer USB cable, A/C adapter and possibly a carrying case with it (and still would have gotten a great deal!
I purchased a vintage lens from Keh that did not include caps. This cap did the trick.Not much to say here, the lens cap simply works and is a great price! Plus, extra caps are nice to have around when you juggling lenses.My credentials: I'm a self proclaimed amateur photographer who's been taking photos for over 15 years. I've owned a lot of gear and for the price, these caps are a great value.
I got this for my elderly parents to record appointments, grocery needs, and anything else to help me help her. It was easy for me to teach her how to use, and the sound quality if very good. During one visit, my children asked what it was, and they taught themselves in a matter of minutes (they range in age from 7-10) how to use it. It wasn't long before they were recording silly stories, doing amateur ghost detecting, and leaving love messages for Grandma and Grandpa. You know, the last thing alone is enough reason to purchase for someone. Record those sweet voices easily. :-) Anyway, I am very pleased with the product and would buy one again if needed.
This is by far the best digital camera I have ever used. I also bought the underwater housing. This camera is great for underwater pictures and the quality is excelent.
Not very practical to carry except to protect the camera. It shoud have a strap to wrap around the belt so that the case does not fall off when you remove the camera.
Works nicely, is pretty wide, so make sure you have enough desk top space. Love the compartments for cds and what nots.
I wanted an inexpensive point and shoot. I had a few requirements: No moving lens (seen too many with dirt-jammed mechanisms), Charge from mini-USB (like my cell phone; I have chargers in my cars, at home, at work) good viewfinder, and use large SD cards. This one wins on all counts. I've taken over a thousand pics and 30+ minutes of video now. I was not too sure how the viewfinder screen would work, but it is bright enough to use outside in sunlight. I haven't run out of power yet. I like the way switching from optical to digital zoom works: When you press the button, it zooms (by steps) to max optical zoom, then you need to take your finger off the button and press it again for digital zoom. Since I rarely want to use digital zoom this is a nice feature for me. Get one while you can!
Product is compact, meets my needs sufficiently, and was priced very competitively. This was my first time purchasing a used product through Amazon; the experience was very positive. I needed the product quickly and it arrived within 2 days of my order.
I purchased this switch about 2 months ago. I have not had one problem with it. The transfer speeds are fast and network utilization is low. I fell these reviews are unfair because of the many variables involved in networks (i.e. Network Cards, PC configuration, Internet provider bandwidth). Great product in my book.
The installation CD does not work so my husband is unable to utilize the calendar and address book and sync it with his Google calendar and address book.
Other than being over-priced, this is an excellent stylus. Unobtrusive, conceals a nice pen, and most importantly, works fine on the iPad surface. Friction is minimal, so it feels very comfortable and natural to write or sign on the glass surface. Highly recommend.
Purchased for my Moto Q phone, this worked perfectly immediately upon insertion. The SD adapter allowed it to slide right into my HP Laptop SD slot, no problems. I couldn't be happier.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
I purchased this and found a bad 9mm lens. Neither the seller nor Celestron would replace the lens unless I returned the entire set. If one could pass inspection without being found, I figured I better not chance another set with more or a different lens being bad.I just decided to eat the cost of the lens.You'd think a company that makes lens' would have some type of inspection process to see if there were any problems but apparently not.There's really no alternative to buying this, each lens and filter would cost well over $500 if purchased separately, so take your chances.
I had some old floppies that had info on them that I was curious about & some I really needed. This external drive is the finest floppy drive I've ever used. It is quick & works fast & correctly read floppies that are over 10 years old. It was also relatively inexpensive.
I've had many cd cases since I got my computer, but none has measured up to the cdProjects Yellow Sport Carrycase. It is inexpensive, looks good, and very, very durable and strong. I highly recommend it!
This is a cool little gadget. I finally can listen to the best music again.
This case fit exactly for LUMIX LZ3, your desing is very nice an excellent quality.
I have been using this combination for about 5 months now. The keyboard is the best, to my touch, since my Northgate. Contrary to what others have found, I am still using the first set of batteries in the kb, and the second set in the mouse. I just logged in here to buy another as a gift.
This is a very small, simple and useful system. It is a snap to install and has just enough features to replace my portable CD player. However, it has a major flaw...it is very very very slow to load new songs. It takes me as long to add 8 new songs to my Neo as it would to just burn a new CD for my Sony portable CD. (Yes really). It also has the expected, and fixable (though not for free...) problem that 32 megs. just isn't enough memory for Mp3 playing. A 64 meg player would be much more fun (though I dread the idea of loading 64 megs into my InnoGear!)
HP states that this machine will work with one phone line. I beg to differ. It repeatedly picks up the line to receive a fax when I'm on the phone with people. Also, it does not pick up reliably when a fax is coming. The scanning is inferior, and displays lines on the images...Won't be buying HP any time soon.
I bought this for my NEX-5N with 18-55mm lens. The first impression I got when I picked it up was the weight. It has a solid construction and feels very durable. I have not owned it very long but the image quality is at least retained and in most situations better than if there were no filter on the lens. The lens cap fit right on without issue.It arrived with some dust on the glass so make sure to clean it. There were no smudges or fingerprints so I do not believe it was ever used and then resold by Adorama. I was considering the Hoya filter as well but decided to spend a little bit extra for this one. I have no other filters at the moment so I cannot directly compare it to others but I am very happy with this item.
This is a good device and very useful. You dont have to install it if you have Windows Me/XP/2000, or Mac8 or better. Just connect it to the USB, insert the memory stick and save your files in your PC or Laptop.
Trust me. Best bang for your buck there is. Forget about those $199 repeaters.
The Diamond Viper HAS been and WILL always be about the best if not THE best card on the market. I have had a V330, 550, and now have a 770. That benchmark they did is wrong. On my Dual 400 with 512 RAM, I get 74FPS in Quake 2. On my 400 with 128 RAM I get about 58FPS. Get a Viper 770 Ultra and let me kick your a** in Quake. THIS IS THE BEST CARD ON THE MARKET THAT IS &lt; or = to 32 megs.
I remember the day when items made of plastic were generally considered to be cheaply made, or not very durable. Things have certainly come a long way since then and plastics can be a lot more durable than wood or metal under many circumstances.For the most part, the Vanguard Supreme 46F hard case is made of plastic and it appears to be an extremely high quality product that is built in a very rugged and durable way.The case itself weighs 15 pounds. So it's not exactly lightweight, but then you wouldn't expect a highly protective case to be too very light. Outside dimensions are 51.5 cm x 43.5 cm x 22 cm or 20.25" x 17.125" x 8.625". Inside dimensions are 48 cm x 37 cm x 20 cm or 18.875" x 14.625" x 7.875". So it's a pretty large hard case with plenty of storage room.The case is both waterproof and airtight. I didn't personally test those aspects, but judging from the way the case is built, I certainly believe them. It also features a air pressure equalization valve, which may be helpful if you are flying or decide to move to the bottom of the ocean.This Vanguard case features 2 openings for locks and these lock holders are steel-reinforced to provide an additional level of security. The handle is padded, which is nice, but was a bit sticky and probably could benefit from a squirt of WD40 or silicone spray on the area where the handle connects with the front of the case.There are a total of 6 latches, which open and close easily yet with authority. The top inner lid of the case is padded with an egg crate like foam, while there are 3 inner "Pick 'n' Pluck" foam levels to allow for customization, if that's needed. There's also a waterproof memo card for identification on the front of the unit.The short of it is that this case is beautifully designed and top quality. In fact, the manufacturer offers a limited lifetime warranty. That's rare these days and speaks to Vanguard's confidence in the quality and integrity of their product.It will last you for many years, should provide excellent protection for its contents, and looks like it could take a crazy beating and still hold up quite well. If you're looking for a top-quality, highly protective hard case of this size, look no further. This case is highly recommended.
i bought this mouse ..since it looked cute and was pretty cheap ....wrong decision! the worst thing about this is the left button ...its highly unresponsive and needs 3 or 4 clicks sometimes.And its really small and though some have said that it is ergonomic ..i find it very uncomfortable to use. my advice ..spend a little more and get a logitech or an MS one..
These are great for transporting small equipment. They offer a lot of protection and the interior is extremely versatile.
I bought this for an office desktop in my office because of difficulty in running ethernet cable. It worked OK with XP x32 (32 bit) however it would always drop out when using my Cordless Phone. It was very susceptible to interference from the phone. The final straw was when I upgraded to Windows 7 x64 bit. Linksys/Cisco does not provide a Windows 64 bit driver for this product. The chipset is actually made by Ralink and there are drivers floating around the internet that will work, but are not perfect. I am able to use it with one of these drivers but it takes forever to find my router when I first boot up.I would highly recommend anyone purchasing any USB or PCI based Wireless Adapter to first visit the manufacturers website and check on Driver support. You may not be running a 64 bit version of Windows today, but you may decide to in the future. It's hard to imagine that in this case the manufacturer is not offering a driver given the fact that this adapter has been sold so recently. I for one am now shying away from any Linksys/Cisco products for that reason. I just purchased a new router and I gave my business to Dlink.
This product is very easy to install and use. The software that comes with it is pretty much self explanatory. However, it is NOT a full version. It's another $30 or $50 to upgrade it. One of my video clip was too dark and I wanted to brighten it. Well, the version that came with the product didn't have this option. You can download a free 30 day trial of the full version though (if you can find it).
I have owned this printer since Christmas ('01) and have had nothing but success with it. The print speed is great for text documents. I was also able to print great looking glossy slides for a poster presentation. The print cartridges seem to have a pretty good lifetime, as well. I haven't had any problems with paper jams. It has handled some documents with pretty hefty memory neeeds without locking-up too. Definitely, well worth the cost!
It was very easy to set up and have had nothing but a great experience so far.
The glasses came immediately and in perfect shape. I actually did not order the correct glasses, but that was not the fault of this company. I just didn't know that the new 3D movies use a different 3D technology so the old red and blue 3D glasses don't work. Not sure what kind I should have gotten.These are great for the old stuff though.
Upgraded from a Handspring Visor Edge to the m515. After doing the research I decided to stick with the Palm OS but change brands for a number of reasons. (1) The m515 comes with the full version of Datviz Documents to Go (not premium version which you can upgrade to) which you will need if you want to make your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files portable; (2) I wanted a color screen but did not want to spend over $250. I wish the screen was high res (320 x 320 pixels) but I can live without that. Some of the Pocket PC models have great high res screens but I am not convinced that their synchronization abilities are as seamless as Palm's; (3) It is a piece of art in itself combining form and function.I bought the extended warranty from Palm for $40 since there seems to be some design issues with this model.
The case was a advertised. Excellent produce to protect fragile items when traveling on airlines. The weight is the only factor but that no doubt is a must for the protection it offers. I highly recommend this product. A. Nelson
Being a long time MyInvoices. I decided to give this software a trial. While not looking for a full-fledged accounting package, I was looking for something more sophisticated. It includes a lot of features not found in competing products like exporting (it does HTML, PDF, Excel and Word), e-mail support, data backup and advanced reporting.Setup was very easy, and I found the software to be very intuitive and MUCH more easier to learn than my previous software.I've had no problems with it so far and i'm using it on a Pentium II 400mhz with 64mb of RAM.Just the included extras (500 letters, 8000 graphics and 300 fonts) are worth the price they're asking for the package. For me, it was an incredible bargain.
I really love this adapter!!!it give u the flexibility of change the memory size when time is passing and storage devices gets bigger!!!
There's not a lot to get excited about to describe Little Rubber Feet. In my case, I was in need of something relatively small & firm to raise the front legs of a bedroom dresser that had sunken into the carpet.These little guys were a perfect fit & raised the dresser just enough to prevent the drawers from sliding out on their own. They even have adhesive, if needed for slick surfaces. Since only two were required, I'm already prepared for the next feat of engineering that needs their help.
I ordered this for my parents, so they can watch their first grandchild all day long :) I haven't spent a lot of time with it because I won't be keeping it, but I used it enough to load a bunch of pictures on it for them and found it to be very easy to use, with a great picture.
The T.V. was fine for the last two years, it is in the bedroom and doesn't see that much service. This morning I went to turn it on and nothing happened. The little amber light is on, so it looks like its getting some power. Checking the web I find this is a common problem with Vizio. So it looks like the main board is bad and it'll cost at least $150 for the part and hopefully it fixes the problem and I don't do any additional damage when I swap it out - lol. Some people were taking it to the shop and getting quotes of $400. I have never had a new T.V. go out this soon. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE !!!!!!
I bought the Toshiba Satellite A15-S1292 for about $550 after all (annoying)mail in rebates and for the cost I paid, its an amazing machine.I have also installed Redhad Linux operating system (I can work in either Redhat Linux or Windows XP)and a wireless PCMCIA card & there have been no problems.I dont have extreme processing requirements & for all the work that I do,this machine is pretty fast.Things I like-1.There is ample palm-rest space - so there is no strain at all when typing.2.The display is an inch above the keypad and it gives you a feeling that you are looking into an ultra thin monitor.Things I dont like-1.Junk Software that comes along - Quicken,AOL,Drag'n'Drop - the cd writing software(was Horrible).2.The keyboard is bouncy & really annoying.A note to those who want to play with BIOS settings. Normally if you want to enter BIOS,pressing F1 or F8 or Del key(One of these three) will take you there.But with Toshiba you will have to start up XP first and then go to BIOS through Toshiba console.Overall I would say that this is an EXCELLENT performance for a budget system.
I've used other brands before and have gotten distortion even when running them away from power wires but this particular setup I had in my G35 I had to run them parallel to power cables and there was no distortion or whining at all.Worth the premium!
After a couple of weeks the mouse stopped being recognized by either laptop. No problem. I just started using a separate mouse for each. Then, a week later, the keyboard stopped being recognized by either laptop. I tried using a separate keyboard for each. But, that was not very convenient. The mouse and keyboard still work fine when plugged directly into either laptop. So, I know the KVM switch is at fault.
Adding this speaker to my Model 3 Tivoli Clock Radion greatly improved the sound quality.
With the cost of basic cable going through the roof, this is a great investment especially if you have an HDTV. Drop 50 bucks or so on this, pick up HD signals for your local channels and some other ones and pay no cable bill.If you need movie channels, ESPN, Comedy Central, Discovery or the few other channels that one might actually watch on cable, this antenna WILL NOT get those. If you just want to get the major networks and keep $600 - $1200 in your pocket each year instead of giving it to Comcast then get one of these and buy or rent a DVD if there is a movie you really want to see. The picture with this is every bit as good as what you see on the TVs in the stores with the signs next to them telling you you need to get cable and/or DirecTV.
Excellent in-ear phones for all types of music. Just wish bass was a bit deeper. Definitely get the extra warranty, I'm not sure how long the metallic loops will last. Great improvement over my Sure E2c's.
I needed a cable long enough to extend between the cable box which was in an entertainment center and the wall-mounted TV. This one was perfect and more economical than those found in the store where I purchased the TV.
The longer I own this DSC-S70 digital camera, the more I like it. As I climb up on the learning curve of all the camera's functioanlities, I think that it is a very fine piece of precision instrument and worth every penny of its price.Some users, I believe, have overlooked the advanced functions of the camera. The shutter speed, for example, can be adjusted in 13 steps from 1/8 sec. to 1/1000 of a second in taking pictures of a moving subject. And the aperture can be adjusted in 9 steps from F2.0 to F8.0.Another great feature is the selection of alternative image sizes. I used to use the 1290 x 960 size which would allow 96 images with a 64 mb memory stick. Then I found the quality of the picture was sufficiently good even if I went down to 640 x 480 size which would allow 760 images with the same 64 mb memory stick. During my recent vacation in France, I recorded several hundred images on one single memory stick. (But don't forget to bring your international electical adapter since you have to recharge the battery every night.)Lastly, the German Zeiss lens is definitely superior to other cameras' lenes on the market.I think that the camera has a good chance of becoming a collector's item since Sony has already stopped production of this model.
The product looked and felt solid. I really was looking forward to using this. However once i put it on, I knew I could not keep it. There is a U shaped connection inbetween the arm straps that hits RIGHT at the back of my neck. As if I dont have enough neck/eyestrain problems from working in the tech field....lets put something poking you right there in the back of the neck, WITH WEIGHT.I HAD to return it...and now I am paying a boatload for shipping it back and waiting forever for it to repost to my account. Boo!
For reasons too numerous to mention, this is an awful product that's caused me nothing but frustration. The final straw was when the cable started wearing out and cutting out the right speakers 6 months after install. I've had to disconnect my car battery numerous times to 'reset' this thing. Worst of all is that when you shut the car off, it doesn't remember where you were, so forget about podcasts, audio books etc. with this thing.
it works perfectly for my nikon D5100. Fit well and doesn't do anything funny to my lens. it even fits a lens cap i bought from amazon.com too. recommended for people who wants to do heavy lighting pictures.
This product is ok if your not moving but I wanted headphones that i could run in and these constantly fall off of my ear because the gap in the hook is too big. I have medium sized ears and these are for people with big ears.
This mindisc player/recorder is awesome! The battery life is extremely long... I only have to recharge it once every couple days, but of course this could change with how much use it gets. The jog dial makes titling very easy, and recording is also very easy. I bought a $10 cable from Radio Shack that lets me record from headphone jacks on other electronic devices, and this allows me to record basically everything I want to. The cable that is included works well with a stereo, but if you want to record from other sources, for example a portable CD player, the other cable is invaluable. I can't really comment on the headphones, as I use my own. From the few times I've heard them, they sounds very good. Also, another excellent aspect of this device is the volume. Many of the minidisc recorders/players don't go very high when it comes to volume, but I have had no problems with this one. All in all, this player/recorder is great. It is very portable (light and small), and I think that anybody who is considering buying a portable music player should buy a minidisc device. The only thing that's missing is the widespread use of these devices. If many people start using them, I think they could be an excellent medium to replace CD's. GREAT DEVICE!
This is an outdated model boombox for a sirius radio. I bought it a year ago for my dad. The battery life is not very good, and the sound quality is meh at best, but it does exactly what it needs to do, which is provide a way to listen to his old sirius radio from his car in his garage while he works, or occasionally at work in the lumber yard. Although the product in my opinion is meh, is does what he wants it to do without fail, so no complaints.
These earphones sounds great, no question.The problem is that the rubber around the metal section breaks easily, and your ears get shocked from the exposed wires.
I love RCA. I love this little pearl. I've purchased two thus far, one for my daughter and one for me...There was one reviewer that said that this item was slow at uploading songs, well for him I believe the problem exists between monitor and chair.I have NEVER EVER had a problem uploading songs. mp3's wma's... they all go.I don't upload all the software that comes with.. I just use the thing as you would a flash drive. You find the drive and pull the files over, SIMPLE... my ten year old can do it.I like the sound level. I don't use the shuffle because I put my music in the order I want it played...It does go alphabetically, but you can create numbered files to arrange the playlist.I may end up buying another one since I seem to have lost my last one.Oh I forgot to add. I accidentally washed and dryed my last one (left in my pants pocket) the thing still worked!!! I swear.This thing is awesome. I wish that I'd purchased one for each of my kids, instead last Christmas I purchased some crappy Sakar mp3 players for the other two.
My 5 stars are really 4.5 stars, because I don't have enough information on the durability and maintenance of this new machine. I'm pleased with the economic value of this machine as it cost much less than an electric typewriter did years ago. It has a number a not-so-user-friendly electronic features which require the constant presence of the user manual and it makes some noises at start-up, but it's a good machine for typing envelopes and labels.
I purchased this package to enable me to make copies of some older 8mm tapes. From looking at the product tour on the company's web site, it looked like just what I was looking for.I got it home and installed easily. The software was easy to use and seemed pretty powerful for this price range. I was thrilled.I got my camera hooked up and was ready to start the transfer. Everything looked good and I was ready to go. The capture process looked great. However, when I started to play back the captured segments, the video was very choppy and jerked around. I also noticed that the sound was not in sync with the video. On a 20 minute segment, the sound was about 2 second off. This is really bad considering that both the sound and the video were going into the same Pinnacle card. I have now spent the better part of four days trying all kinds of things to get this to work and nothing has helped.The tech support is awful. You basically get to look through a set of questions and answers. Most of the answers seem to be "make sure you have the latest version of the software and drivers". The only way to ask for support is to post a question to their support forum and hope some answers. After waiting three days, I haven't heard anything.I wish there was a simple easy to use product that would allow me to do a quality job of transferring my 8mm tape to DVD. I guess I'll try one of the tape-to-DVD places that will do this for $20/tape. I won't get to put all the cool menus and transitions and titles on for this price, but at least my tapes will be backed up and I won't have to worry about further degradation of the quality.
This camera looked like the perfect thing--many of the same capabilities as the 5700, but a more compact body. I was very excited when it arrived. After using it for a while, though, I realized what a mistake I'd made. Number one problem: focus. The camera has no auto-focus assist lamp, and does a TERRIBLE job of focusing in indoor light situations. Nikon would have us believe that the flash is normally required for those times, but my 4-year-old Canon Powershot S10 handles similar situations perfectly. In fact, the Powershot S10 outperforms the 5400 in a lot of ways. Compounding the problem of the 5400's inept autofocusing is the small, grainy LCD. So even if it looks like your picture's in focus, chances are when you see them full-size you'll realize they weren't. Too bad I took too long trying to figure out whether all these problems were user-error, or I'd have returned the camera to Amazon. Now I'm stuck with it.
a little heavy - and although the adapter bar is nice - it would be even nicer if the camcorder (DCR-SR40) had a 'hot shoe' to use directly with the light...I'm a little turned off that I have to use special batteries (it strongly recommends using SONY rechargeable AA alkaline batteries and warns against using regular AA alkaline batteries - so that's a minus in convenience...this is the ONLY light I was able to find that was compatible for my camcorder but overall, the lighting is good. Lastly, this was the ONLY light that SONY admits to being compatible for my camcorder - but that's more a minus for the camcorder itself I think!
A nice FIRST GPS. Excellent screen and touch sensitivity. I took it on a very long trip the day it arrived (a trip already planned) and it worked well. Only 2 times did it lead me astray (once on a right-then-left turn that was about 20 yds and the GPS said .8 miles).The most troubling aspect is that it took me from MA to PA one way and brought me back a very different route, even though I selected Fastest route both times. I have to look into this. It also didn't find places too well. I looked for a church and a middle school and it didn't find them, so I tried to get the addresses, but couldn'tCoverage was iffy at times around the mountainous PA regions (and another reviewer said the same about in cities), and a few times blew by the turn/exit only to have the GPS tell me AFTER I passed it. which should make a world of difference as I had an aviation GPS in my plane that had reception problems, and when I installed an external antenna the reception as fantastic.The one serious flaw is the lousy external speaker (I did read of this issue before I bought it). It has about 10 loudness indicator bars and only the top 2 are worth anything. With the radio OFF you can use the one before the highest. With music on you MUST use the highest setting. VERY disappointing.All in all for the price, a good first choice and definitely idiot proof (not to offend anyone)
I bought this camera primarily for the microphone. I was told it worked well and it really does. I have it mounted about 7 feet off the ground and can hear almost everything within a 60 foot radius. Louder sounds (dogs barking, airplanes flying over, cars driving by, people screaming, etc.) can be heard at much greater distances. That sounds extreme, but it's true. I have heard that the sound quality does degrade faily rapidly, however, if you mount the camera much higher than shoulder level. I was also very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the picture both during the day and at night via infrared. If the quality of picture is paramount however, buy a DVR that's good enough to reproduce that same quality. The DVR I purchased doesn't do this camera justice. The only drawback is the infrared lights. They produce a slight red glow at night making them somewhat visible.
this thing is so cool at first but really its only good if u r one of the people that walk atround showing everyone pics all the time and the battery doesnt last that long but its very durable and shows pics like said i just thought i would use it more it remains on my purse with the dead battery lol
I bought two of these from American TV, one for each TV in the house. The first stopped working in 3 months with the "bAd" disc error message. The second stopped working with the same message in 5 months. The received moderate use, but nothing rough. The first one was only used a handful of times before it failed. I don't understand how, in 2006, with millions of CD players, walkmans, DVD players, there are on the market, why someone can't make one of these things just work.
This remote works very well, but I only have two gripes...1. The real Apple Remote sends a return instead of a space for the play button, and so applications that expect that, like EyeTV's full screen menu mode, do not work. However, it does mean that it can pause iTunes and other apps directly without having to use Front Row at all.2. The signal could be a little more powerful, I think. The angle where you hold it does actually matter at times.
The perfect accesory. Small, light, simple, invisible ones attached to the camera's strap, simpler than setting the camera's timer, allows you to shot long exposure pictures without the risk of moving the cammera while pressing the cammera's trigger... so much for a tiny thing.
I was also sent the cheaper version of the product, similar to other buyers.I paid for the better quality and more expensive ATHANC7, and received the cheaper version ATH-NC7B
When my 2nd cousin, Charlie, gave me this as a thankgiving present. I thought nothing of it at first because I already have 2 other walkmans. But when I tried it (with the stylish black leather cover included with the package) it was so so great I haven't used the other 2 since. The sound for the radio(if its on the right frequency which this is more likely deliever because it goes by .1s) and cassette is as clear and crisp as like nothing else I ever heard before. The same goes the same for the cassette with its new anti-rolling feature you'll have continuing smooth sound despite movement. More than that it has this new feature that allows you to hear whats on tv (non-cable channels) which allows me to enjoy Jay Leno's jokes at night in bed. Not to mention there is the ability to preset radio and tv channels so you can quickly switch from one radio station to the next without the hassle of flipping stations. Along with megabass for to make this small easily portable radio to practically have surround sound. And suprisinly all these new futures (and a few other minor ones) are so easy to use, Forrest Gump would have figured them out within 15 minutes. However despite all those great qualities it has two very very minor problems. The battery light is not really that accurate because when the light says no batteries, you actually got about an hour left (total battery life, about 14 hours give or take 4) and since the switching of frequencies goes by .1, if your new to radio its gonna take a while to explorer all the frequinces and find whats good. Other than that this a great product for its price (you'll get it back from not changing the 2 AA batteries so often) that is great gift for anyone to have something to listen at home or while traveling.
These are excellent headphones for kids. I bought one pair of headphones made by Phillips, but the material was too "slippery" and didn't stay on. I am ordering a second pair of these headphones for my second child as they are great for them to listen to their music and not hearing them scream about fixing their headphones that fell off from the backseat...anything to save sanity! :)
Both of our previous digital cameras (not SLRs) had a delay when taking pictures. This camera is the opposite of that. It takes pictures so fast that we no longer lose that special moment when trying to take a picture. The picture quality is superb and transferring images from the camera to our Mac is a mindless and fast operation. We're not great photographers, but this camera helps us make up for it. It's incredibly easy to use and the auto-focus works perfectly. The battery life is excellent too.
Perfect to resolve issues of heat in cabinets. I researched this issue and this is the ONLY way to adequately solve this problem and add live to expensive electronics.
Best Microcassette Dictator on the market. Works all the time and never have a problem Solid construction and easy to use.
I did considerable investigation into the radio prior to purchase. I wanted a "very good" radio without having to spend a lot of money. I like the size of the speaker, it projects a full natural sound. The quality of AM is what I had hoped for. I can receive all the stations in the west side of the state with only a need to rotate the radio to maximize the signal. With the analog tuning, I can quickly find the center frequency. Having the fine tuner adjust makes the process easy and with a feeling of quality. The controls all work as expected.For the money, you can't go wrong with this radio.
I put it in my nokia e62 and it works just fine! I would definitely buy another one.
Here is an author that knows how to write about people. Her characters are deep, real and believable. The main character, Cazaril, starts the story scarred, traumatized and rapidly thrown in over his head by events. He carries his baggage and his scars, if not proudly, then at least honorably. Cazaril, unlike so many fantasy heroes, is an adult wrestling with adult problems. It's a refreshing reminder that adventures can start in the middle of life, too. The politics in particular are well thought-out, consistent and ruthless. This plot is rich, fast paced and complex.The Saint (when you finally figure out who it is) has some of the best lines in the book. I couldn't help laughing out loud and even misting up at the end. The book grabbed me emotionally. It is exceptionally well written. Don't expect to be able to put it down.The Curse of Chalion is a stand-alone novel, not part of any series and in a completely different universe from her Vorkosigan novels. (I'm told that there is a sequel on the way and I actually hope not. The story ended perfectly - all the loose ends neatly tied up.)
I've found this to be a good player, but please be warned that the directional buttons on it are so sensitive, even in the least sensitivity setting, that it is almost impossible to scroll down one menu item at a time. The slightest tap at all on the button makes it scroll way down the list, making menu navigation nearly impossible. If it wasn't for this extremely frustrating issue, I would give it 5 stars.
Someone suggested these speakers to me to use with my computer. They are fantastic. Great sound. I have them in my garage and use them with i-tunes off my computer. I also plug my TV into these speakers and now we have awesome sound for movies and sports. I highly recommend these speakers.
Although the case shown is not the one received; it is an overall great selection of lenses and filters.I bought these for my Meade ETX 90 and 125 telescopes so I could get greater magnification on celestial objects by stepping up the magnification in increments. Starting at low power it is easier to locate deep space objects. Then keep increasing the magnification and centering the object, then repeat with the next more powerful lens.The 32 & 40 mm lenses seem better suited for terrestrial object rather than celestial, so if this is not your intended use, you might consider just getting single lenses vs. the whole kit.
works great with i pad and other wireless devices such as x box and laptops, have never had any troble!
I was pleased with the quality, great signal levels through the cables no signal bleed-they are just what you want in a cable. Time will tell but the cables seem durable and strong the ends are tight fitting and well manufactured.
Not the most exciting product to review, but it certainly did what is was supposed to do. Installed on two different XP systems (Pro and Home) without incident. No problems.
When the batteries on my Panasonic cordless phones began to have a life of about 15 min. , I ordered these replacements. I've had them for a while and they have been through a few charge cycles. The talk and standby times are back to normal.
Almost all CD-R makers today have switched to lower quality Made in Taiwan discs. Fujifilm is one of the few brands remaining that still use high quality Made in Japan discs.Their overburn capacity in my experience is about 720MB.UPDATE: Fujifilm has began to to cheaper discs in some 50 disc spindels as well, so be careful.
IT'S GREY. I ordered a white cable this one is clearly grey even though it states white on the package. Also paid more for shipping than I did for the cable and now I'll have to pay return. Oh BTW - The tie-wrap holding the cable bound in a circle, it' white.
The product is nice, the idea is better. But the ipod battery disappear so fast!
I paired this screen with a BenQ W6000 projector in a room that gets a nice amount of ambient light.First, the screen looks beautiful and impressive. The black velvet wrap adds an element of prestige.Second, the screen does a fantastic job of filtering ambient light coming in from the sides. With the combination of this screen and the W6000, I get a very watchable picture during theday with ambient light pouring in, and I get a superb picture at night. And, I dont have to turn off every light in the house to watch it, which makes it amazing for watching sports with a group.All in all, best bang for the buck out there.
I got this in 2 days when i got the 2 day shipping. It came at 1040 am and it came with no harm done to the box. It definitely stopped my dimming and for 50 bucks it does well. I have it on a jl amp and 2 12 inch kenwood subs ported box.
Wow, I'd come to Fry's and got to know that they sell this single battery for $70.00 while you can buy here a pair of it for the same price and point is that they're both Canon product and work like a champ. Go for it guys.
This Sony has everything a beginner or second level buyer would want. More than adequate inputs including phono which are missing on most receiver costing hundreds more.I have had it for a month now and here are my general impressions.Set up is easy if you follow the manual. I was able to go back and change the settings after a week and tweek the settings with no problemThe remote works well, I am 6'2" and have large hands. I was also able to get my satelite box and TV programed with out problems.I do not yet have HDTV through my satelite but the ability to upconvert to 480i through this receiver makes a big difference in the picture quality. Also as the manual states you will need to run an S-video cable to your Tv for VCR I have SVHS and it still works best on S-video.Now to power I like others find that power is not as great as I thought it would be. However, it is sufficient to drive all five spakers and fill a large 25x17 room so that I need to turn it down. I don't like to listen to ear killing music. It has done very well reproducing everything from my old Beatles, to Jazz, to modern contempory. I love the pre-sets for music.Overall a very good replacement for my 30 year old Marantz that died. I could have and was ready to pay more for an Onkyo, Denon, Yamaha, etc, but after listening and seeing the phono inputs and the sale on this I could not resist Amazons price.
Perfect solution if you want to mount the GPS somewhere other than the windshield.
I carefully saved the box this came in, worried it wouldn't work, as I've tried other transmitters. The box can get recycled; after a couple of weeks, I am satisfied that this is a great product. We have a few radio stations around here (Tallahassee), but I was able to get the transmitter working within minutes. The iPod sounds great, the transmitter looks good, and it is small enough not to present some of the "fit" problems I've seen with other designs.I would take off half a star for the display, which is a little hard to read, particularly in direct sunlight. Nevertheless, if you're shopping for a transmitter that a) fits and b) works, the display should be low on your list of concerns.
Works great! Works very well with my iPod Nano 2nd gen, but not perfect with my iPod touch 1st gen. On my touch you have to wiggle it around a bit to get it to work, but overall it works and thats all i cared about.
Bought the printer from Staples for $149 in 2005. Bought it because of Lexmark's reputation and my previous laser was a Lexmark.It is fast -- greasy fast -- however it sounds like a tank. Initial powerup takes about 30 seconds. Average time to print for text is about 7-10 seconds. Graphics take much, much longer. It seems like Lexmark, to make the printer cheaper, made it dumber. Printing a document with complex graphics (a picture, PDFs, etc.) takes forever -- it seems.A positive is the 250sheet paper tray. However, when the printer runs out, it keeps spinning a paper grab wheel until paper is loaded. The printer looks nice with a black shell and grey top. . The output bin is poorly designed and printing big documents will result in pages that have to be shuffled and aligned.Oh, the initial toner cartridge is only good for about 2000 pages.Overall, I was disappointed and will probably replace the printer within a year -- and not with another Lexmark.
We bought an ipod last christmas and immediately bought this item from Best Buy for $100. We mainly bought this one b/c of the extention arm that seats the iPod up at a usable level without having to rig velcro or something to the dash.As far as the FM transmitter part, it sucks. A lot. Not sure if it's b/c we're in south florida and most stations are occupied, but I can never find a station for more than 2 or 3 miles that works consistantly. Even when a station will work, the sound quality is a 4 out of 10. I'm not a big "sound guy" that's gonna nit pick stuff, I mean it's staticy and it's just annoying to listen to. Also, you have to take the iPod out of whatever case you have everytime you dock it.So this has been plugged into my car for about the last 3 months and hasn't had an iPod attached in 2 months. Complete waist of a lot of money.(P.S. My friend has a tape deck in his car and uses the old tape attachment (like using a cd player in your car back in the 90's) and the sound is great, and no switching stations)
Despite package information to the contrary, this keypad is essentially useless on a Mac. The numlock settings get lost at boot time, and the keypad only works with numlock in one particular setting. Also, the keypad seems to interfere with dashboard, slowing it down very badly and interfering with the function of things like the calculator (which you'd expect to use it for). In dashboard, the keypad does nothing at all in either numlock mode. Pass this one up.-JRS
I don't understand what's the matter. There seems to be a rampant boycott going on about this novel, but I must say I find it ridiculous. All the naysayers are calling this book boring and the author racist.Come on!The book is set in the summer of 1970, and it should be noted that the social climate is captured with pitch-perfect ear. Harriet is a very well developed character and on her back she carries the whole weight of this engrossing, captivating and mysterious narrative, populated by eccentric characters and bizarre situations. Through her eyes we see how life can change in the blink of an eye. The horror of discovering the truth beneath the lies we have come to believe staunchly results in a chilling climax.Maybe I will be stoned by all the readers who don't like this book or don't get it. Anyhow, Donna Tartt's voice resounds long after closing the final pages. And it does what not many novels can: it can make you laugh and shudder sometimes in the same chapter, and that IS the purpose of the novel: it transports you to a place you had not been before, to the skin of someone else, and for a moment, you are Harriet Cleves Dufresnes and live through her, the darkest, most significant summer of her life.
This is a great tuner. I've been using the Hauppauge 150 (an analog tuner) for over a year now which worked pretty well for me, i just wasn't happy with the picture quality. So i decided to get a new computer and buy this HD stick. My computer, in case it helps, has 2 GB of RAM and the Intel E6600 Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz processor.I installed this for the first time and it didn't work, so I decided to take out my Analog tuner (the 150) and try again, and after restarting it worked pretty well. I found that if I touched the antenna, the reception was better and it didn't miss frames, which was a pain because I wasn't about to hold on to the antenna the whole time it recorded. So I went to radioshack and bought a better antenna for 25 bucks which works WAY better. Almost perfect reception now.Everyone says that the program that comes with the tuner is buggy and crashes a lot and stuff, and I assumed that with a new computer it would be ok. It's NOT. The program that comes with the tuner is not great. I've been using it for my analog tuner, and it was alright, but definitely not what i was looking for since it doesn't automatically record favorites or anything like that. It also lays out the channels weird, and sometimes on startup doesn't even show the tuner at all. So I decided to try out one of the trial programs. I tried BeyondTV first, and found that the image was really dark. Then i tried SageTV which works great. The only problem I have is that it crashes every now and then while I'm watching a previously recorded show and taping something at the same time. It works just fine when it's only recording.I found that using these third party programs is the only way to use my analog tuner at the same time as this HD tuner, so I guess I'm gonna have to upgrade from the trial.As for using my computer's resources, it doesn't slow me down (although my computer is pretty fast to begin with). Right now I'm recording two shows, one on each tuner and my CPU usage is at 3% and my memory is at 38%, which is only slightly higher than when it idles.So, if you want a good picture quality and don't mind spending extra $$$ on a new antenna and software, this is definitely a great tuner. Just don't expect it to work great out of the box.
Why spend $500 at Wlmart or BstBuy on a cord that gives ya a good visual when you can buy it for $5 and less. Youre saving over $4354325 dollars and another $987900 in gas for not getting them yourself.Good Job Abacus24-7!!!
Very good productI really liked it due to the benefits are incredibleand the price is too low. Perfect !
These earphones are a great product. They are very nearly the equal of similar products twice their price. But they aren't perfect. My issue isn't with the phones themselves, but with their earpieces. I have small ear canals for a man, and the medium size earpieces are just a bit too big, while the small earpieces are too small. Instead of just 3 sizes of earpieces Sony needs to supply 5 of them. This is especially so since this kind of earphones require a good seal to get full sound quality. I'm in the process of hunting better earpieces for them and I expect I may need custom earmolds. But then, if you really expect to get the most out of this style of earphones then a custom earmold is really a requirement.
I ain't a mathematician, but all 5 discs being coasters isn't a good ratio. Just stick with better brands like verbatim.
MAKE the ground flat...I dug out a space for it in my yard, built a little retaining wall around it with cheap paver bricks, filled the area with sand, leveled the sand, and voila. I leave the pool up in the winter with a cover over it, add the algae-cide and chlorine in the spring and its good as new. This is the best 60-70 dollars I've ever spent on my son. He, my nephews, and any other visitors play for hours and hours in the summer time...absolutely awesome for the money. I run the pump on a timer, 8 hours a day, add about 1 - 3 oz of chlorine granules a day in the hot summer, shock it after storms or heavy use, and it stays clear and clean. The directions clearly state that you must set up on level ground. It will collapse under the weight of the water as soon as a little one leans on an uneven side, so DO NOT USE IT ON UN-LEVEL SURFACES. We are off aprox 1" from side to side and that is about the most you can go without probs. I even take dips after mowing the lawn or working in the yard, and my wife and I use it like a cool-tub for romantic eve's. Nice to sit and sip on wine on a hot August night ; )
I work in a camera store ,so I'm always playing with the new items that come in. Fuji's line of digital cameras is great!! They are so user -friendly that I can take one right out of the box and start using it without even having to read the instruction book! Everything is right there on the viewing screen! The 2800 also feels great in your hand! Has a good grip on it! But most important, the pictures from it are more true-to life color than from most other brands of digital cameras! Prices are affordable,too!!
The first drive I received was not recognized by my computer, it was returned and I rec'd a second personal media drive which was easy to install and smoothly backs up my files.
This mouse is killer for gaming. The reaction time is great on all accounts for both shooters and MMORPG's (tested in World of Warcraft and City of Heroes/Villains). It's physical movements are smooth over the desk, and it clicks well. The scroll button works like a charm.To be sure, it's not as spiffy as the super expensive G9 or G5 Logitech puts out, and also misses a lot of those bells and whistles...but it also doesn't cost $60+ for a reason. It doesn't have any extra buttons, which for some macro-intensive games is a bit of a bummer. If I was going competitive, the G9 would probably be a better choice. I'm not, though, and for what I needed - a great general mouse for both gaming and work on the PC, this rocks.Use a laser mouse and you'll never go back.
In The Curse of Chalion, Lois McMaster Bujold considers a variety of relisous questions regarding the nature of sainthood, of demons, and of God. Her characters are personable and interesting and the delemas they face are compelling.
I have had the hardest time finding an fm transmitter that gets a clear signal, stays connected and doesn't completely drain the battery when you use it. This is it. It is wonderful!
While the quality of the speakers are very good, generation 2 Ipod Nano owners need to know that the there is not an adaptor available to hold your ipod correctly in place. When I talked to Logitech, they simply sent me the same adaptors that originally came with the speakers. Also, in order to charge the unit while using the speakers, you will need to either connect to your computer USB port, or buy an optional Apple Ipod charging adaptor for your Ipod.
Have used earbuds for over 20 years as well as over the ear headphones. That said, I believe anyone thinking the sound quality of an earbud set will equal the OTE set is looking for something non existent or paying a lot of bread for very little gain. These earbuds are fantastic for exercising, traveling on the plane, train, etc and doing odd jobs around the house. My favorite: laying on the beach. You can't take a 500. set of OTE studio sets out to do this..sorry, just not practical.Now for these Sennheisers: Have had UE, Bose, Kliptch, Sony so I can say that these are the "BEST BUY" on the internet bar none. These were the first that were able to really show me the variance of music sounds from my iTouch equalizer for various types of music. Warning: you will have to take off the bass enhance on the iTouch since these kick it into hyper space.I don't know about the newer 300II models but these have all the features you would ever need until they wear out. Just look at how many of these were purchased and reviewed? So, what are you waiting for?Dennis (Newage44)
This GPS is nicely set up and isnt too hard to operate. The bad side is that there is no website support for the US and it has a tracking problem. This could have been the one I had, but when you stop, gps keeps flipping your position around as if you were rotating in a circle. When you take off it has to reacquire your position. This is a problem if you are in an area with a lot of streets where directions happen often. I would recommend getting another gps from another company.
I learned about this product through a photography site. I was viewing and editing a lot of digital photographs and It was recommended that my monitor be calibrated. The first unit that was sent to me was defective and gave me a pink cast. Pantone replaced it for free. The new unit has been working fine for the last few years. The unit is sleek and easy to calibrate. Calibration should be done every few weeks or maybe longer and the process takes only a few minutes total. I like how it adjusts itself as the room light changes. The USB cable is not really that long. Since I have an input on the side of my monitor, it's not an issue. If you have an older monitor and you don't have a USB input, you will most definitely need to buy an extension.After you view you color-corrected screen for several months, your eyes will become accustomed to it. Only then, when you switch back to your old calibration will you see how much of a difference the Huey PRO has made. When I turned the calibration off, my screen has a yellow tint. It's almost like they are two different LCD monitors--that's how much of a color difference there is.The only issues I have encountered are that the suction cups on the unit only worked for one day, now I have to physically hold the unit on the screen for the 45 second screen calibration procedure. It's not a big deal. Also, I don't know if it is my computer or the software but sometimes I have issues with the software not loading up at startup and I have to manually start it. I think it's my computer though.I am very happy with this product and it looks good too. You don't need to be a photographer or editor to use this, this will make viewing anything on your computer that much better. There are other products out there but I never bothered to compare any of them because this item worked very well for me.
I've had three Viking Compact Flash cards now that I've used with two cameras: a Canon Digital Elph S330 and Powershot G5. Although people have reported seemingly higher-than-average failures and errors with Viking's cards, neither of my 128MB cards or the 512MB I have for my Powershot have ever had a problem.However, Viking doesn't exactly make the fastest cards on the market; higher resolution camera users will find the limited (1.5 Mb/s) transfer rate way too slow unless their cameras have a fairly large buffer; users needing exceptional speed may be advised to purchase a Sandisk Ultra II card (or better). Still, Viking's cards are an exceptional value for the price.
A factory replacement battery for my phone. I placed it into my phone, let it charge, and my phone was back in business.
These were replacements for the V-Moda Vibes, a nice pair of cans but a little weak in the bass for me and almost no sound isolation.PROS: Massive bass. Highs are kept intact and are smooth. Best price for dual drivers on the market. Good sound isolation. Love the over-ear memory wire, no mircophonics (exterior sounds traveling through wires). Replaceable cord. Very high sensitivity (119 dB). Love the double-flanged and foam ear buds.CONS: A little big and a little ugly (okay with me, they work like hell!). Cord about 6 inches too short. Tight squeeze in carrying case.OVERALL: If you love bass you will regret getting anything else. They are easily driven by portable players and just make me smile when I turn it up. Would definitely buy again.
These speakers are amazing for the price. They are probably the best in this price range. I have these hooked up to my ipod along with some bose computer speakers. The mms 430s have a much better noise than the bose but together they sound great. The subwoofer is the best it is small(11x7.5) but it has more bass than you would ever need. On youtube there is a bass tester to see how well your sub holds up with the low-high frez bass, it held up alot better than i thought it would. If you are looking for speakers in this price range buy these.
I purchased this for over $500 back in 2001. When I received it on the first day, it has a "System Error" showing on the screen. I mailed it back and received another brand new Coolpix 885.In these 3 years, I found a lot of inconvenience. (1) Lense cover is manual. I have to remember to remove it before I turn on the camera. If I don't, I have to turn it off and then remove lense cover and then turn it on again. (2) It is a battery eater. (3) Original battery has a very short life. I threw away 2 dead batteries in 3 yrs. (3) It takes a while for the next shot. After I shoot the first photo, I have to wait for 5-10 seconds for the camera to adjust for the next one. Even I use fully charged battery, speed is still low. Speed is fast only when I use an adaptor. (4) To transfer photos from camera to pc, the lense cover has to be closed. If I forget, I have to turn it off and close the lense cover and then on again. (5) The size is not small. (6) My camera just has a minor drop on wood floor days ago, it shows "System Error" again. I emailed to Nikon for tech support. Well, they say some parts inside could be broken and it needs repair. Well, guess this is the time to buy another brand of digital camera. Both of my sisters use Canon and they are very good.Add'l comment: In terms of the picture quality, Coolpix 885 is very good.
The main things I use this device for are:1) playback of ripped DVDs2) playback of high-definition home videosI haven't owned a cd player in over five years since I started ripping my music cd's and playing them back through mp3 players and audio streamers. Now that I can purchase music online, physical discs are quickly becoming obsolete for me as well. My hope was that with this video streamer, I would be able to do with my DVD collection what I did with my CD collection: box it up and put it into storage. This device almost lets me do that, but with some pretty disappointing limitations.DVD PlaybackFirst of all, this device does play back unencrypted DVD's (IFO files). This is an essential feature for a video server in my opinion, yet mysteriously this support is not advertised in the product description.Playback of DVD's looks perfect. If you've ripped a DVD to a hard drive, you can play it back through the EVA8000 on your HDTV and it will look awesome. As an added bonus, the EVA8000 has no moving parts so you will not hear any sound from it; no fans, no spinning motors, nothing. The problems with playing back DVD's are:1) The EVA8000 does not bookmark where you left off. If you stop watching a movie halfway through, you'll have to scan back through the movie to pick up where you left off. This is a problem even if you just stop playback without turning off the device.2) The EVA8000 does not support menus, subtitles, or multiple angles. You can skip from chapter to chapter, but without a menu giving you a description of each chapter it can be very difficult to navigate a disc. If you want to watch a foreign film and need subtitles, you are out of luck.3) Fast forward only works at one speed: very slow. It's not much faster than regular playback speed.4) Occasionally the device will freeze up. This is very rare, but it does occasionally happen for no apparent reason. Unplugging and plugging the device back in clears it up.High Definition PlaybackFirst let me say that if you playback a high definition video through the EVA8000, it looks perfect. I have a high end high definition camcorder that I use Sony Vegas to convert my recordings to HD wmv files with. I can use the EVA8000 to select my home videos for instant playback, which is extremely convenient. No more hooking up the camcorder to the tv and scanning through tapes.The limitations of the HD playback are extremely disappointing however.1) The only format that I found the EVA8000 could play back is high definition wmv.2) The EVA8000 will not play back ripped Blu-Ray or HD DVD discs.Other NotesI have never used the youtube feature of this device. Adding support for youtube to a high definition playback device is like adding a cassette player to your iPod.I run this device on a gigabit ethernet connection, and have no idea how well it would play back using its wireless connection.The user interface of the EVA8000 is lousy. I had hoped that the rest of my family would find this to be a simple alternative to the DVD player, but its not. Organization of the files is a mess, and there is no simple way to change that.Rescanning my media library is not easy. I cannot use the auto rescan feature, because it always kicks on in the evening when I am most likely to be using the device. When a rescan is in progress, playback essentially stops. The rescan in my case takes up to an hour to complete. I have to rescan manually when I know I'm done using the device for the evening.In summary, this device is extremely disappointing to me in several ways yet I still use it very frequently. I often wonder who Netgear was targeting with this device, as it seems to have the features advanced users would want and yet it implements advanced features so poorly. Sadly, there has not been a firmware update since July 2007 and I'm afraid the EVA8000 is not going to be seeing any improvements. I was considering giving this product a 2 or 3 star rating, but based on the fact that I do think it is good for home video playback and does so with great quality I'm giving it a generous 4 star rating.
First, one review here said there's a green bar running up through the screen. No, it's red, blue, and green - like a rainbow. If there's a dark scene in a movie, it flares up like the Northern Lights.Second, I knew I'd be using headphones for it, just like on the Sony before, and when I researched it, I saw it didn't have a headphones jack. But Samsung's website had a FAQ about it and it told you how you simply had to connect your headphones to the RCA audio jacks in the back of the TV. Simple, right? Just get a Y cord and you're all set.But the volume still goes through the TV speakers! Why the heck would you want to have headphones on if the TV is still blaring away? It was an outright con, and for that I'm never going to buy Samsung again.Third, the picture quality sucks. I put it beside a 20 year old Sony and the Sony blows it away. Doesn't matter that you got all these fancy settings - no matter how you tweak them (color, contrast, etc.), you can't get a good picture.Finally, I was just watching the Olympics on it, and on the left side of the screen it says "Laps to Go." Or ":46" left in the period. Turn on the Sony and you can see it fine: "18 Laps to Go" and "12:46" left. The Samsung cuts a full inch off the left side of the screen, which makes for very frustrating viewing.
What "high bitrates" are we talking about here? Full HD video streams are perhaps 20MB/s max, including audio. Standard Cat5E does over 100MB/s easily. Yes, attenuation, crosstalk, signal integrity all matter...at high frequencies and bitrates. HDMI is not exactly what one would call a "serious workload".Expensive HDMI cables will NOT improve your PQ. Bad HDMI cable will display a "sparkle" effect, or audio dropouts (signal loss), but this is almost unheard of at the 1M range!!!There are many high quality brands that are 2x-4x cheaper than Monster..Try Blue Jeans cable for example.Analog is a completely different story...but even there, there is plenty of "snake oil" being sold
I have owned the iLuv headspones for about a year now and have used them on airplanes and while cutting the yard on the weekends. The noise canceling feature is good but the top or bridge does not stay inplace. It seems to want to fold while still on your head. The earpeice could be a little bigger too. Sence I got them at a local discount store I am happy this the purchase.
I bought this item when it was on sale. I didn't have real high expectations so I wasn't surprised. The MP3 sound quality is very good, but the standard CD sound lacks. There is some audible clipping. When I compare with a CD player I bought a couple of years ago ..., the cheaper player sounds better. Again though the MP3 sounds good so if that is your main purpose, then it is a good buy.
Setup wasn't great, but not terrible. I have had two die on me in less than a year. Indian tech support guys are the politest people on earth, but not very helpful. The last Netgear router I had before those two died on me after a year too. A waste of a lot of time and money.
The more I held this camera the better it felt.It was everything ,everyone had promised.No regrets but there was a small fly in the ointment(the buying experience).For reasons I can never explain, I asked Amazon if a battery ,type 2CR5, should have been in the box.The prompt reply was "yes".I got a shock to say the least.Not because I had been short changed out of a $6 battery but that I could have been sold an used or returned item.I trust Amazon but mistakes do happen.So another e-mail to Amazon but this time they said that the previous e-mail was wrong and no battery is included in the package.They offered a $50 rebate into my credit card account as a form of compensation for the distress they had caused me.Being the el' cheapo I accepted it.However to my suprise, Canon USA ,whom I had checked with about the battery, said there should have been a battery in the box.Here we go again I thought.Now I am thinking could the guy at Canon been wrong.Maybe he, being new to this field is thinking of the EOS DIGITAL cameras which come with batteries.Can anyone tell me if this camera(EOS-1V) comes with a battery?Thanks.
Purchased this item as a gift for my wife's birthday. She was tired of the "wired" mouse she had; it was always getting in the way. So far, this wireless mouse has proven to be excellent. We've only had it less than a month but the batteries seem to be holding up well (a concern I had even tho' other reviews touted their longevity). The only feature I would like is that it could be turned off during breaks away from the laptop without pulling out the USB receiver.
I used this on my 1988 Toyota Xcab pickup. It fit nicely. The best part: the packaging described the function of each wire by color. It saved me from breaking out my multi-tester and the Chilton's manual for the wiring diagram.
Well, after reading around the net a bit, I finally bit the bullet and bought the ScanMaker 5950 and the results were poor. My sole purpose for purchasing this scanner was to have the ability to archive many paper documents I have in my office. I need to scan reasonably quickly and in an "automated" manner, which made this scanner a smart purchase, or so I thought. The scanner, by itself, worked fine. Also, I had no major problems with the ADF and the general functionality of the scanner was good.However, my trouble started when I tried to scan more then one page. Immediately after the first page, I got an "out of memory" error. The prompt told me that I needed to shut down some other programs to continue. I know this is a bunch of junk because I have ample memory and disc space (1G of memory and 60GB of free space). In light of that, it has to be a software issue. The enclosed software (TWAIN driver) ScanWizard really is awful. The interface is clunky and it doesn't remember prior settings. I downloaded the updated version of the software from the Microtek site and the same problem existed with the "memory" prompt.Concerning the "memory" issue, I noticed that a number of other users have experienced the same issue. Microtek doesn't have a toll free number for tech support and I'm not going to incur the additional cost to arrive at the revelation that this product simply does not work in the manner it's supposed to.Again, the hardware is fine, it's the software that makes this scanner a "no go". I highly recommend you skip this one and keep looking (as I will be once I return it to Staples)!
Very disappointed with this product. I live in an area prone to severe weather so I wanted a radio that would warn me. This radio didn't receive the NOAA channel or the TV audio.
I was elated for the first few months, but then I began having the same problem many people have with xerox printers... the paper feeding mechanism won't grab the paper. It won't go in. After much effort if you use heavy paper you can get one sheet at a time to go in but it is very difficult. Do yourself a favor and get a Hewlett Packard... Xerox makes some real junk.
It is a very good general purpose printer, easy to use and setup.
I purchased these headphones many years ago (around 7 actually), and they were a fantastic find. I was looking for a solid pair of noise canceling headphones that would block out the TV that my College Roommate used, as we were both working through the same TV Series but were at different points.The price was fantastic, not too expensive, but enough so to let me know they weren't a scam or a fake. The sound quality was very good, and I ended up using them for gaming almost as often as my 5.1 speakers. These have excellent bass, fantastic clarity, and really did a great job in making my College experience much more enjoyable. The army coloring was extremely random, but kinda neat none the less.I would definitely recommend these to anyone seeking a reasonably priced set of solid headphones, and will consider this brand going forward. 7 years later, they're still working just fine. :)
It is a wonderful case I'm buying it for the 2nd time, I like it coz it can carry 2 external hard drives at the same time especially if it from the passport size... I do recommend it
Only buy this with a good in-store replacement warranty (which bumps up an expensive device to an unreasonable amount, BTW).If the USB memory module is placed in a USB port and pulled out too soon, you could permanently corrupt the drive.Swissbit will RMA the drive for twice what 512 MB versions are currently going for! That's not a warranty!
My main intent was, like so many, to transfer LPs to my computer. After reading through many reviews of this and similar items, I went with the PL120. Couldn't be more happy. It's nicer than all the platters I had in my younger years and was easy to set up. If you're over 40, you may have set up a turntable as a kid and it's like falling off a bike. If not, read through the caveats in the reviews to get some background on the pitfalls but keep a clear head, read the directions and it's a breeze. Perfect balance on the first try for this old dog.Um, as for the idea of purchasing an el cheapo USB turntable with bundled FREE software... can't say I'd do it. That money you spend for freeware and the 60 Hz buzz you get with a USB subtracts from things like heft and a decent needle. Spend the money to get a sturdy unit like this one (20+ lbs!), download Audacity (or other freeware) for nothin', buy a RCA-to-mini patch cord and a $3 female to female RCA and you're all set. Those LPs can live on!
I got this portable dvd player last christmas and its and awesome product. Despite what others say the player seems very durable to me. Countless times I will fall a sleep watching a movie on it in my bed and in the morning I will find it screen down on the grounds but still working. I have never recieved the Ho3 code (or what ever its called). My suggestion is when buying dvd's buy them in widescreen format because it seems to fill up the screen nicer than the full screen format. Do not hesitate to spend the extra money for this model because it is well worth every penny.
I love it a lot!I just picked up a fisheye lens and the photos are amazing.Favorite attribute would have to be the color flash &lt;3333
This is my first screen while setting up a home theater. Deciding the size and aspect ratio was a big fight within me. I first ordered the 120" one but after several measurement of my theater room dimensions and considering the DLP Benq 6000 I am using, I returned the same without even looking at it and ordered for this 135" one and I am glad I did it :). I got a bigger screen and for the anamorphic movies, I have a larger area now. I would have gone even bigger if I had longer throwing distance for my DLP projector. I also had to keep space on both sides for keeping my floor standing front speakers. One person could assemble it but that may not be very easy and one might over-strain one side of the frame if doing alone. I would advise to assemble with 4 hands especially while installing the screen in the frame and applying the tension on the screen. Once assembled it looks a state-of-the-art finished product and I was very glad looking at it once installed on the wall. Even after installation is completed, it is easy to slide horizontally along the wall for fine tuning. I have installed a motorized curtain system in front of the screen so that the screen is not exposed all the time especially while living in a kid friendly neighborhood. The kids find it very attractive to touch the screen with their "clean" palms and also they like to draw stuffs on white boards with their color pencils, you know what I mean :) Save your fixed screen!
After 6 months of pleasant experience with this DV103, all of a sudden the "Dew Detected" "Eject Tape" warnings popped out, and it wouldn't go away even though the users manual said it would go back to normal operation after the msg was gone. Problem is that it never did. It's still under Panasonic warranty on parts, but the labor will cost $150 to start with, by Panasonic service center in Illinois. Other than this problem, overall performance and quality is satisfactory. I am disappointed in how many users have the same problem, quite a few. and on DV203 too.
Well... it's a lock! Works like it should: I guess that laptop theft must be a thing of the past where I live because I couldn't find this in any local brick and mortar stores. But, Amazon had it and it got delivered to me directly. You have to wonder why physical shopping is down but Net shopping is up????
Even at its highest setting, the beam is not really bright enough to be useful. On the other hand, it will absolutely never interfere with your night vision.
I buy this film for SLR photography, which I do as a hobby only. The 400 ISO speed is a good compromise in usability, since at least one of my film cameras (Olympus OM-10) does not have a flash. C-41 process film like this is the easiest to get developed at any local photo store or pharmacy chain. Serious photographers will probably want to shoot slide film for more accurate/reproducible prints. Note that I purchased through Mel Pierce Camera and the film has at least 10 months left before expiration.
This is a product we have been using for over ten years. Please do not let anyone change or alter this product.
A very nice, bright white paper for background use.I have been using this mainly for high key photography, though it is great when I need a grey background as well.It is very inexpensive and has a nice amount of length to it.
Well as far as sound goes, they are awesome. Good bass and sounded very clear to me. The problem though is that everything around the great speakers is defective. First I will clarify what kind of a user I am. I used these headphones at my desk job, they were maybe used 3-4 hours a week and were stored in a cabinet.... So I'm not a heavy user and they did not see any abuse.Like other people have noted, they are very tight on my head and get painful quickly. I cannot wear them for extended periods of time. The noise cancelling feature works ok, but I can still hear stuff around me, which is not too loud in a corporate office.Here is what really made me mad.... If you look at the picture you notice the silver y-shaped fork that hinges the speakers, well the top of this(where it meets the black piece) cracked and fell apart on both sides! That just seems insanely defective to me with such light use and no abuse. Someone else also noted the cracking so that shows you it is defective. I returned them to best buy and luckily they let me exchange them for something else because I am a good customer. Stay away from these!
I bought this product for use during trail runs with my ORV club. While the product performs ok on the highway once you get in a close bunch like on a trail there is a lot of howl that you pick up. There is an RF Gain control that should help but in my experience it does nothing or at least not enough to make a difference.If you want this product to use during trail rides I would suggest getting something like a Cobra 25.
A word of warning to potential buyers. MY sons Nano is "stuck" in the "LOCKED" mode. I did some internet research and it appears nearly all Nanos have this problem. Obviously a design flaw. The unit is still under warranty. I spent two-hours on Apples "Award winning website" and finally gave up. A total nightmare...please see for yourself. Their are multiple class-action lawsuits against Apple over the Ipod. Final note...BUYER BEWARE!
I had lost my original Garmin cable and I ordered this one from Amazon. Same as original one. great. good service.
This is a nice bag and holds all my main gear very well. My only issue with it was the plastic buckles. They broke within no time. Its got custom dividers on the inside which makes it easy for getting a snug fit on your gear.
I use this with both Corel Painter and Photoshop CS4. After a week of use I was sold on the Wacom Intuos3. The 6x8 pad is huge and I'm glad I did not get the larger one.Pros: very well built, pen is the most useful device. I love the way I can now pinpoint a touch up like the whites of an eye in a photograph.Cons: the mouse has a cheap feel to it and is slow. So I use a wireless Logitech mouse on the pad that seems to work better for me.Other thoughts: I ordered one before this with Free Shipping from Amazon. It did not arrive, lost somewhere between Sacramento and my house. Amazon refunded the money but it was frustrating.
I ordered this cable many years ago and it just arrived today. What is remarkable about this was the shipping date matched when I ordered it - it was ovenighted and deliviered the day I ordered it, but it receded until it knew the time was right. Two years ago, when I ordered it, it would've just been a high quality audio cable with some odd temporal properties to me - nearly useless; when it finally presented itself to me, however, it was so much more. It started with a mistake, but it had to be that way. I plugged the cable in backwards, and in doing so I reversed not only the polarity of my audio signal, but that of my entire house. Havoc ensued, my toaster came to life and saved me from the oncoming assualt of my washing machine, my phone rang inward, the microwave started filling with unpopped popcorn, and the house temporally collapsed in on itself. Everything returned to normal, several hours had passed; the cable was now plugged in correctly and playing The Room, wonderfully recreating tommy's voice. I wondered if the whole thing had been a dream, but I was changed forever - I quickly ran to the toilet and released what can only be described as the master poop, the poop from which all others are derived. I now spend my days protecting the master poop, as deep within me it is clear that if anything were to happen to it, the results would be devastating in bathrooms all across the universe - the denon cable gave me the strength and will to protect it.
Camera is very easy to use, and produces great shots. Even at its lowest resolution, the files look good and are very compact (~50K) and so are ideal for uploading onto websites.The camera really is very inituitive to use. My only 2 minor whinges are:1. When my camera arrived, I found it abit larger than I thought it would be!2. Its a bit slow downloading the files through the supplied serial cable.All in all a great feature packed camera. Looking back I would definitely re-buy this one!
Item received promptly - no problems - satisfied with purchase. Cartridge was what was ordered and it works well. I would order again from this vendor.
This is truely a great product. I used this when I was traveling a lot and needed to have something to do on the airplane. The bag is a great size for carry on. The extra storage area is very roomy. I would use this as my purse when I traveled. I could fit my headphones, charger, cell phone, wallet and also a small paperback book. AWESOME. I got this several years ago and it still works like a charm!The menu take a little to figure out at first- not very quick, user friendly. Some of the functions are only accessable from the remote (I can't remember which ones now- I have since given this to a relative for their travels).I think this is a great buy!
Easy to setup out of the box and worked like a charm on first try. Form factor was smaller than I visualized it to be. I did notice that it is a little loud when it's actually printing, but then again, printing is not an on-going process for me.
Very happy with the Magellan RoadMate 6000T. Getting a satellite signal is fast, route calcs are fast, positioning is very accurate. The voice prompts are speed sensitive, and the turn tones are clear and intellegent. I bought this unit because of the text to voice feature that reads the street names for you, which works great. Screen is large and bright.Things that prevent this unit from being 5 stars:I don't like the power button, you have to push hard for 7 seconds or so to start the unit cold, and turn it off. Then you're not really sure if it's in standby or off. Could use toggle switches instead.All of the other buttons are too easy to push. When handling the unit when it's on, pushing all the other buttons by accident is too easy, and can sometimes freeze it.I also didn't like the fact I had to print out my manual from the CD.My car is noisy at highway speeds, and the voice prompts are sometimes difficult to hear.I don't know if I would have paid that price without a gift certificate, the mp3 player and photo viewer are completely unnecessary. But it's a solid unit!!!!
Just read The topic my freinds, Just read the topic.....*sighs*....(Sheesh! what a HUGE disapointment..oh well back to my good 'ol aero 1550!)
I purchased 4x-12x speed rw CDROM and they sent me 24X. I called them and they have no stock - instead of notifying me my product is not in stock they intentionally sent me the wrong product. Now I have the hassle of returning it....
After using that lens for 2 years, I had to sell it. It simply doesn't focus properly, and this is for all the lenses, not just the one I bought, as I checked others in the store afterwards. Simply zoom in onto your picture you will notice that what looked to be focused is not. I bought another one from another manufacturer, and make comparison over a month trial, and indeed the lens doesn't have a very accurate focus. Plus the range doesn't exist in my other manufacturers because it's not easy to build a high quality lens for a cheap price with such a high range.
Most people don't need floppy drives anymore, but if you do, and you need a black version to match your case... then I would get this one for the quality and price. Sure you can go with Sony for the same price, but as for me I have sworn off sony after all the times they ripped me off.
I am sure this product works wonderfully with most devices, however, with my Panasonic SV-SD80 MP3 player, this product was not compatible. I could still transfer files to it but it could not be formatted to SD Audio support.
I purchased these refurbished headphones for use at work, and they work great. Granted, I am only about 5 feet from the transmitter, but they give great sound, just as good as the headphones I was using previously (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD201-Lightweight-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0007XJSQC). Bonus was that it comes with an adapter so it can be used with the standard headphone jack on your computer. Takes about 5 seconds to install the rechargeable batteries and another 5 seconds to dial in the tuning for the audio. Would buy again.
I ordered an item that did not work and returning it was an absolute nightmare. I was met with rude emails and I barely got back the money I paid, also having to pay up to $30 to send it back to them the way they wanted it. What a waste of time and money. I'm surprised Amazon works with them at all.
Give yourself at very least an hour to unpack and set-up this scanner.While every part is meticulously packaged, enough adhesive tape used for one to create one's very own mummy!What you definitely will require is at least five hours to obtain up-to-date copies of the bundled software over the internet.All of the software which was included with this scanner was brandy new back in 2007!So if you're still running an older machine ... not to worry.For Mac owners, especially with an Intel Mac ... none of it can be installed because the installers are PPC only.SilverFast is so apprehensive of anyone attempting to update their product that I was expecting them to request a DNA sample to prove who I am.Updating their Ai software took me at very least 3 hours of inputting and waiting for replies requesting more and more information.At least their software works as advertised, tho IMHO it's a tad complicated and not as easy to use as other scanning software (VueScan).Most of what its bells & whistles can do, I do in Photoshop ... but then that's my decision.To give it its just do, I'll definitely need to play with it more.I do wish that I could save my scan file in .DNG format.EZColor does not even have a page for updating their software, and hasn't answered my request for an Intel installer.Fortunately the Epson driver software was easy to obtain and install.If Epson included a warning not to use their enclosed CD, why could they have replaced it with CD with an up-to-date version?Thankfully the scanner works flawlessly, tho I've not used the negative scanning part.That requires another $50 to obtain the necessary material for wet scanning 6x6 and larger negative & transparencies.Which is one of the reasons I bought the 750 for.Sadly Epson doesn't let prospective buyers know this in advance, nor make it a purchasing option along with the scanner.FWIW, if I wrote this on the same day I received, unpacked, and set-up the scanner I would have probably given it a rating of 2 to 3 stars.
Works fine on my Orion XT8, Saturn and its moons look perfect, I'm not complaining. Good product for the price, I recommend this product
This reciever is great if you're looking for something inexpensive. Keep in mind that this system is very low end and usually a temporary solution to improve that lousy TV speaker. With that said, you won't find anything better for under $200.First the receiver. It has one optical and one coaxial audio input. Rare to find these on cheap receivers. If you have these connections, use them! It comes with a coaxial cable so you have no excuses. Some people are comlaining that there aren't more digial inputs. Come'on guys, it's less than $200!The menus are easy to use, despite what some others are saying. I don't know what their problem is. The microphone set up is surprisingly accurate. I used the mic to do the initial setup, then went through the menu to manually adjust them. I didn't need to change anything. The system has plenty of decoders and there are enough sound settings to keep you happy.The speakers aren't impressive but get the job done. *Note: speaker placement it CRUICIAL, especially with tiny satillites. If you're using a digital connection, you need to turn the volume up pretty loud before you start getting sound that's full and rich (this is all relative of course) and it can be difficult to hear the surround speakers without the volume. Analog connections have the same quality at any volume level. The sub is not powered. It'd be nice if it was, because the speakers are just tweeters so you need that bass to balance it out.If you want something inexpensive and to look good in your living room/bedroom, you've found it. Just know that you'll want to upgrade later. I'm writting this after using this system for 10 months and in the process of upgrading my whole system. It did a fine job and I got my money's worth.
Just what I was looking for. Was pleased with product, only complaint was the sticker that was stuck on the table, when I removed it, it took off the black paint.
i bought this just because it is a 5M pixels camera, but it turns out to be a big disappointment.i bought another canon A410 3M too, its way shaper and clearer than HP. i tried tripod, highest resolution, but the HP pic is always blurred(like a piece of white paper), espically for portrait mode. guess its because their little tricks ---"lower the sharperness and make it natural".2AA batteries are only good for 20 pics.will return it, and go for japanese cameras.
Ordered and tried out. Very well made and like the quick disconnect. However, it is bulky on the neck area. The padded portion rode high on my neck and was uncomfortable. Returned item.
I bought three of these guys and use them on my 58mm lenses. They're great to protect the outer glass and when you consider what you pay for your lenses these SUNPAK CF-7034 UV 58mm filters at less than $7 are great.The construction on these optics are very good, they are well packaged and come with a convenient, plastic storage case. Great buy for the money.
works well across the room to move a phone jack ... Does have a limited range..... yet it served the purpose I had in mind..
Very easy to use, this speaker system has surprisingly great sound. An added bonus is the selection of adaptors that can be used for international travel. I prefer to dock my iPod on this rather than the computer because it charges it a lot faster. I would highly recommend this speaker system.
This is a great lens for all uses. I have left all the others at home. The locking feature is great for macro focus. This is the best lens for the price.
For me MTX is the best brand out there and i want to make all my system MTX but the shipping prices for these speakers is ridiculous two of the sellers charge 600+ and one charges 1000+ its like if your shipping a car or something all that just for two damn speakers man with that money you can buy all the system and not just two speaker that are going to be used for voice.
Perfect camera. Small, high image quality, and with all the extras that you want on a simple point and shoot camera.
Drive is working so far, but too soon to comment on it's quality.BUT the packaging was miserable! Appalling! A little piece of plastic with an inflated bubble that was sitting beside, not surrounding, the drive. Not even peanuts! The drive was sloshing around in the box as if it were an unbreakable chunk of solid steel. Could shock have caused a minute crack in a lead or a solder that will shorten its life? I'll never know - and the fact that I can speculate about that is a black mark on Amazon. New Egg has become noted for bad packaging of OEM drives and I guess Amazon wants to keep pace.
I use mostly the DVD player of course, and this player has played everything I have ever thrown at it. I am not big on using VHS tapes as the quality vs. DVD's is not even close. I have never had a problem playing VHS tapes and the quality is good. I do not use it for recording thanks to the wonders of DVR's. If you want a great VHS and DVD PLAYER then this is a great choice. It plays burned cd's and dvd's with no problems, and your picture discs will play great as well.
I have had these in for about a year now they work great and look great because I went to the Sherwin Williams store with my wall paint and had them make a spray paint bottle of my wall for 5 bucks plus the quart can, they came out great. Install was easy, the hardest part will be getting your wires in the wall. I suggest buying at least a 14 or 16 gauge in-wall speaker wire which is sold on amazon as well for way cheaper than best buy.
I bought this (like most) JUST for the pen, and just as well, because the mouse really is very annoying. I'm quite happy with how the pen works, and the painting software included is pretty nifty. Not sure if it was worth the money, though. I wonder how much cheaper it would be without the mouse. If it turns out they sell it without the mouse, I'll feel pretty silly. Also, most of the other software it comes with is nonsense... don't even bother installing it...
Honestly the greatest pair of headphones I have ever owned.Right out of the box and into my MP3 player the sound was amazing, the comfort is greater than any other pair I have ever used.Also, I have an industrial piercing in my ear and these do not mess with it at all.Buying these was a great idea.
For about 2-3 weeks the "Navigation Trick" discussed worked perfectly for me. For some reason, w/in the last week or so it has all together stopped working. Nothing has changed between then & now except for possibly a recent iPod software update (?) I'm wondering if this recent update may have caused this "trick" to stop working. Anyways, just wondering if anyone has exeperienced the same scenario. ThanksRick
I wanted a budget DVD/CD changer that could also play DVD-Audio (DVD-A). I was a bit skeptical about this player, having read other user reviews.At it's price point of $130, I decided to give this player a try - because I could always exchange it for another player if necessary. Currently I also own a JVC progressive and an Aiwa non-progressive DVD player. Both those players are good, but have problems playing certain DVD and VCD disks.I was presently surprised to find that the new Panasonic DVD-F87 player played all the disks with which I had problems with my previous players. The player is quite thin and has a small footprint - the width being actually slightly less than my old JVC single-disk DVD player!I set up this player using component video cables to a Samsung widescreen HDTV and using digital coaxial cable to a JVC RX-6030. I first tried the &quot;quick setup&quot; menu features, but was not impressed with the results. So, I decided to use the more advanced menu options and was able to tweak it to audio and video excellence.Since I have a HDTV, I set it up to use progressive scan (selecting 480p). The video performance is excellent for the &quot;film based&quot; (24fps) DVDs using 3:2 pulldown, but average for &quot;video based&quot; (30fps) DVDs. This is because these low cost Panasonic players no longer have the Sage/Faroudja DCDi deinterlacing chip. Thankfully, almost 90% of new DVD movies released today are film based, so this player will have no problem producing excellent video output. Besides, its 54MHz/10-bit video DAC produces an increadibly good detailed image. Another feature highlight is its &quot;black level&quot; control, which improves picture contrast considerably. It has a number of zoom modes to suit the DVD format and your viewing style and does a superb job of scaling. You can even scale non-anamorphic DVDs to suit the aspect ratio of your TV (using the &quot;Display&quot; menu).The real surprise is in the audio performance with its 192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter. DVD-A and HDCD and two of the advanced formats supported (but not SACD) that provide very detailed sound quality. But the key feature that sets this player apart from the competition is the oversampling feature (called &quot;multi remaster&quot;) with improves the detail in your normal (or &quot;redbook&quot;) CDs. The result is very detailed sound, with clean and smooth highs with a wide soundstage and excellent imaging. Bass is also defined and tight. With multi remaster enabled, I compared the Panasonic F87 with a more expensive Marantz 4400 DVD player and the Panasonic won hands down. So I now have this player connected (in stereo mode) to my more high-end stereo audio gear.On the downside, the thin manual does not do justice to the ton of audio and video features that can be tweaked using a combination of menus. But if you are an audio or video-phile I can guarantee you will have fun with this player!In conclusion, I highly recommend this player to those of you who are willing to go beyond the &quot;plug and play&quot; and are willing to use the excellent menu features to tweak the player to your liking.
Wonderful product. Almost every item in the Manfrotto catalog is built in the same manner. Sturdy, solid piece of equipment.My only issue is if I ever were to put a large, large lens on it, i would have to put some sandbags on the bottom. but its so awesome. I love the the center column's ability to swivel anywhere.
We own 5 of these wonders spread in NYC, PA and in Europe. It's sound is a pleasure, and runs long-long on the battery power or we use the provided power supply for fixed bedside use.In summertime, on the patio, in the computer room, or anywhere around the house, our Sony Clock radio is our companion,giving the family great entertainment. Everyone in the family loves it.Only complaint, it has the Famous "SONY Curse", to many unwanted buttons. Sony has long gone Hollywod and thinks pretty design and lots and lots of splashy buttons make up for lack of technical innovation. When SONY is in doubt, add buttons. And then, put in more buttons.But after my apprentice-ship, I learned to work around the SONY Curse. One problem for me remains, on battery power, the dark letters are not distinct, and hard to read to see if you are in AM or FM or is AM indicating the clock.But I relly love this device and when I first bought several from Bed Bath & Behond, it cost $20 each. This last time, so wishing another one for the computer room, I bought on AMAZON, for $100+. But I do not know if you can still buy one of these..
I have never reviewed anything in my life, but after leaving this little flash drive in a jeans pocket which got washed and tumble dried unbeknownst to me, I was shocked and astonished when I plugged it in to my laptop and found the two executable files still in tact. I just had to let someone know how great it is to find this out! For one thing, it's so small, it could easily get left in a pocket and laundered (obviously), so it's nice to know that some things are still made to last.
I installed this unit in a 2007 Subaru WRX STi using a Subaru OEM gauge pack housing. That housing is single DIN and since the Cobra is too, the fit and finish was perfect. Also, the three required wires (battery, accessory and ground) are right there when the clock pod is removed to install the gauge housing.I used the Cobra on my first long highway trip last week and was impressed with its range on receive and transmit. My first radio check call got me a callback from 35 miles away. (My antenna is a Larsen NMO27B so that has a lot to do with the radio's performance.)Positives: front mount speaker (no external required), nice knobs with a quality feel, channel scan, weather band, quick button for 9/19, sensitive squelch, great range, resonable priceNegatives: needs a clock display, won't operate with the mic unplugged (don't really want to talk to truckers, just listen to their police reports), display is hard to read in the sunshine, mic is big and clunky looking, no PA system
It's a great printer, easy to use, quiet and prints great photo pics. We are very happy with it.
It a wonderful product, takes amazing pictures and easy to use. The only problem I had was with the company they contract out to for repair work. The camera worked great for almost a year but then, without warning, the screen suddenly filled with horizontal white lines during all modes. I obtained a return authorization from Kodak and shipped it their repair center. After three months of unanswered phone calls and e-mails, I called an 800 number asked them why it's taking so long for my camera to get repaired. They told me the camera's on hold for unspecified customer damage. That's nuts! The camera was well taken care, never dropped or exposed to liquids. After contacting Kodak to look into this they came through and I got my camera back the next week. They did an excellent job repairing it but negelected to return my 1gb SD card. Oh well, at least I got the camera back. If I hadn't pressed it with Kodak, I don't know if I would have seen it ever again.
I would give it 0 stars, but that was not a provided choice.Well, after reading these recent reviews it no longer comes as a surprise that my Bionaire fan also died. Not even 6 months old and I left my apt with the fan running on the lowest setting and upon my return I noticed it was unusually quiet, (as this fan made enough noise to hear it throughout my apt). I tried turning it off/on but there was no response, it just up & died on me. I see it is now selling at a lower price than I purchased mine for, and rightfully so, since the product has a very, very short lifespan. Unfortunately, when I purchased my first, (and last) Bionaire product, I did not have all of these reviews to consider, there were only the first 2 or 3, from others who had not had the fan long enough to know better. Additionally, like other's have noted I also found the warranty to be just more trouble than the fan was worth. So instead of putting more money & time into this poor quality product, (shipping, schlepping and fee), I just simply purchased a very similar fan (costing less) and it seems to be doing just fine. Now, had I taken the hastle of schlepping & shipping this hunk-o-junk fan back in accordance with it's ridiculous warranty, just what was I supposed to do about the heat in my apartment while they wake my dead Bionaire fan??? Does Bionaire even consider that the consumer has actually purchased their product for a distinct reason, (cooling, air-circulation etc..). Given that and the fan just died which now forces me to "deal" with the heat and/or lack of air circulation - but as if that's not enough of an inconvenience, Bionaire now expects me to take the time,effort & $$$ to pack, schlep & ship their dead fan all the while paying the addtional associated costs...Come on this is outrageous and a total rip-off. They are ripping us off and they know it. Buy this product at your own risk and if it dies, well, you're aware of the warranty and all this will be of no surprise.
Works great for the Bose stereo system in my 04 acura mdx. Sounds much better than I expected and has been performing surprising well with no issues. Well worth the price...great buy!!
Ordered this for my Nikon D40 and it fits great. It feels pretty solid. A good buy for anyone looking for a replacement lens cap for their nikon D-40 standard lens.
Like many others here, I too was skeptical about the quality of the cable - but now I have **no doubts** about it at all! At first, the cable wasn't working - all I got was a black screen with my Phillips DVD player. On a whim, I cut the power to both the TV & DVD player by turning off the power strip. Once I turned the power, TV, and DVD player back on - everything was fine. The TV picked up the DVD player and HDMI cable and things were just fine after that.I must also add that I was skeptical because when I had my HD cable box installed (which was also HDMI ready), the cable guy said he'd know of people with much more expensive HDMI cables and he was not a big fan of HDMI. But this cable (in my case), proved both my skepticism to wrong, by the cable guy's as well. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat!
I too ordered per the offer; they charged me, then reneged, will send no merchandise, and say they will credit my card.The price was too good to be true? Why was it posted at all then?? They should at least honor their offers.This is a complete waste of my time, and I will not order from Discovery again.
I was not happy with this MP3 player at all and returned it. IT was hard to even turn on and off. YOu have to play with holding the button for a few seconds or sometimes not - it was very sensitive. Not to mention once I did finally get it on, I couldn't get to the place to download music.
I have bought three of these and they work great. The make it possible for me to hear people in almost any situation. My hearing loss is moderate and I wear hearing aids.
When I replaced my stereo, I also replaced in after-market adapter kit. This one is FAR superior to the much more flimsy product it replaced. It's solid, allows for pocket on top or on bottom mounting in some vehicles, and looks professional.I have a 2001 Mazda B3000 (Mazda branded Ford Ranger), and it fit perfectly and holds my heavy deck securely.
Nice little CD player. Purchased for my son's nursery to play lullaby's at bedtime. Works very well for being used every night for 6-8 hours nonstop using the repeat feature.
The manufacturer responded quickly with an RMA for the first one that I received. The user manual is not very comprehensive so it didn't provide any insight into why the first unit did not work right out of the box. Following the simple set of instructions to connect the device with the included cables failed to produce a signal that any of my HDTV's could display. Even the OSD menu would not show up so I sent it back to the manufacturer under the assumption that it was a faulty unit.When I received the replacement unit, I got the same results. Through online chat support, I discovered that the default output setting is VGA (a detail not clearly documented in the user manual) which explains why the YPbPr input on all of my HDTV sets using the supplied blue, green, and red component RCA cable failed to display the input signal OR the OSD menu. In order to change the output setting from VGA to YPbPr, you have to navigate the OSD menu -- a bit of a Catch-22 given that nothing would display on the HDTV at all. Using a PC monitor with VGA cables in order to change the output settings also failed because the entire display would flash at about 0.5 Hz and interfere with the OSD menu selections as I attempted to drill down to the menu choices where I could change the setting -- it kept bouncing me back to the previous menu level without allowing me to change the output setting. Repeated resets and power cycles failed to resolve the issue. The Tech Support rep was working off-site and did not have access to one of the units but he said that he would email me a document with better instructions on how to make the setting changes. It has been two weeks and I suspect that he forgot to follow up...I will try this with different PC monitors and another round with technical support before giving up. I think that an improved user manual would have saved the manufacturer and myself the unncecessary time and expense of the first RMA shipment. Hopefully, it won't be necessary to return the item for a full refund. At this point I can't give it a positive or negative rating since I don't have a functioning unit to evaluate, but I will follow up with my results as soon as I have them.Feb 25th 2010 - update from the manufacturer. A support technician shed some light on the issue I was experiencing:This converter will only work properly if you are using it from a desktop (VGA) source.This is a known synchronization issue with this model and using a laptop as the VGA source.There is also an undisclosed incompatibility with the Philips 42pf7320a HDTV I am using.Due to the undocumented incompatibility information, I went through some delays which could have been avoided and so could have the costs incurred by the manufacturer who went to a lot of trouble to help me with this.Don't buy this unit unless you have a desktop PC that you are attempting to connect to an HDTV -- but the latter device you are using may be an incompatible model which you would need to confirm with the manufacturer before making your purchase because the documentation and all-too-brief sales description makes no mention of this.I was unable to evaluate this unit for a meaningful rating since I was never able to get it to work, but it might be just the right thing for your purpose if you are using a desktop PC. I will be returning this item and upgrading my purchase to the VGA2HDMIPro which should not have the synchronization issue.Good luck.
i was really hoping that this product would work, but for my macbook air, it made my CPU temps rise by a couple degrees C.the problem is that it expels air away from the laptop but this theory doest work for macs (or at least the macbook air) so i had to return it. the construction was solid and i liked the aluminum top, too bad it didn't work as expected
the stylus rights smooth on my pda.the pen is very good.the pencil writes very good.im very glad i got this.
Our old digital camera needed replacing (okay, my wife dropped it on the concrete driveway).We'd bought our old camera back when 1.2 megapixel was a big deal!So we did a LOT of research, went to all the camera review sites, and even asking a professional photographer friend what he would recommend for a consumer point and shoot digital. Although initially it seemed hard to differentiate between cameras with similar features in our price range: one thing about the Lumix stood out: the fact that it has a Leica lens.Let me tell you, they're all correct: the Leica makes a difference.When we tested it, the picture quality was sharp and crisp. The physical zoom ability is downright crazy in a consumer point and shoot, and the large 3" LCD display view screen on the back makes taking shots a breeze.We even tested its video ability and were able to capture short videos that were as good in quality (downloaded to my computer) as those we get from our Sony dvd video cam. (just cant shoot as long, of course.)We got it in black, which is a very slick look. I argued with my wife about it, she wanted silver. Ha! I won (for once) and once she held it in her hand, she admitted black was better (I marked on my calendar that my wife admitted I was right. Its a lonely calendar)Now for the Cons: The biggest negative is that the manual is bit murky to figure out. Expect to spend some quantity and quality time with it. Even though I'm used to working with manuals, my wife is the kind of person who ignores manuals, and she got to use the camera first and kept hitting brick walls in figuring things out: in other words, some features are NOT intuitive, and the icons on the camera itself don't automatically communicate to you what they mean.So she made me read the manual, and I have to admit, it took even me (Mr. "I always read the manual") a while, going back over pages I'd already read in order to get it fully. Once you spend the time with the manual, though, its well worth it!I would recommend getting the largest memory card you can afford. We also got an extra battery, just in case.The camera comes with a cable to connect with your computer (usb) as well as to connect directly to your TV (kind of a wild way to review your photos if you have a large flat screen tv). It comes with a charger as well.So far, the battery life seems very good. We didn't invest in an expensive case, and just got an inexpensive one at a camera store that seems to be just fine. You DO need to make sure you don't touch or mess with the Leica lens.
I purchased these headphones hoping for the ultimate in sound - my only experience with headphones prior to these were pairs that were in an entirely different price category.As the other reviews say, I did burn these in before I listened to them extensively (although it was tempting to listen right away!) and that is CRUCIAL to their quality.The sound quality is amazing - like you're right there. You really don't need the noise cancelling feature with headphones like these. I have used them on long car trips while others are driving and I can't hear a thing.Maybe it's because I didn't burn them in with music that had a lot of bass, but the only reason I gave the set 4 stars is because the bass response in heavier songs seems to crackle when the phones are very loud. But otherwise, the sound is way clearer than I would have imagined.Buy these headphones, especially if you have never paid more than $20 for a set. These Sennheisers will change the way you listen.
WORKS AS ADVERTISED. I'VE FOUND HDMI CABLE IS HDMI CABLE. IF YOU WANT TO SPEND 10 TIMES AS MUCH FOR THE SAME TECH SPECS, WELL.........BUY THIS INSTEAD AND SEND ME THE MONEY YOU SAVED.THANK YOU DVI GEAR!FAB
Produced fine quality images on my HDTV -- when it worked. However, it has suddenly gone on the blink after less than one year of fairly light use, failing to recognize certain DVD's and occasionally displaying mysterious onscreen messages telling me it is &quot;searching for software updates&quot;.Needless to say, it's been sent back to the manufacturer for attention. While parts are still under warranty, labor costs are only covered for 90 days. With current new product prices and technician billing rates, it may not be justified to repair the thing.Bottom line is that I am not terribly pleased with the quality of this product, and would recommend considering similar alternatives from other manufacturers.
I have had this system for a couple of years now and I am not looking back.I added a Sennheiser DSP 360 processor to give the system virtual digital surround sound for television and DVDs, just to give an extra pop, but it isn't a necessary add on.Despite that little fix, the system is perfect. The sound is remarkable.I have several snobby audiofile friends who scoffed when I first mentioned I bought this system. But when watching television (especially digital cable with it's exceptional audio channel) or a DVD, or listening to a CD, either through the DVD player on the included CD player, all of my friends have remarked how great the sound is.
I had a case for a Garmin GPS and it was just a belt clip that you slide on and off your belt, and unfortunately, it can come off your belt (which it often did) and you can lose your GPS unit for good.This eXplorist case comes with a real nice strong wide and secure strip that you have to undo your belt and loop your belt through, so when you are out hiking, you don't have to keep checking and be afraid it fell off your belt, because there is no way for this case to come off without you taking your belt off! NICE!It's not just a loop of string or rope either, it is better described as a belt or strip of tough material attached real secure to the case.True, you can't quickly slide the case on and off of your belt as with a clip, but why would you need to take the case on and off, you take the GPS out when you need it and the case stays on the belt where it is safe and can't get dropped or lost.For $7 this is a great case. I can get the GPS in and out quickly and easily. I like the secure, yet easy to open zipper as opposed to the velcro flap that my Garmin case has.The only negative I would have is that I would have liked the padding to be a bit thicker, but I suppose I can always slide a strong piece of leather or something into it on the inside to better protect the GPS from an impact to the case. There is enough room to do this and still be able to get the GPS unit in and out without problem.What else can you buy for only $7 today?
This piece of equipment is not only a reliable 24 port switch, it is almost a router. It provides QOS, DHCP, and many other functions routers provide. In addition, it gives you 12 ports of POE, which is probably as many as you would use in most applications. The management interface is very powerful, yet simple. For the price, nothing in the market touches it. Great job NetGear! I use mine for seven PCs and 12 VoIP phones with no problems. Highly recommended.
the foamy coushon on the headphones suck. you dont get the real thin foamy stuff.
Love this camera! I have always loved photography and now I have started my small photography business. I'm still learning new things, until I master it will I purchase an even better one. But Sony did amazing! Beautiful pictures and amazing memories captured.
I normally wouldn't write a review like this so this is really out of character. But I felt that a product that actually works and is easy to install is worth my penning a few notes. Let me preface this by saying that I am no Techno-Wiz. I am new to computers and new to this technology. However, the incredible ease of installation is worth a book in itself. I installed this board in a scant five minutes. Yes, with the ease of entering my Compaq computer and simply sliding the board in place, I was up an running in ten minutes. But installation is meaningless if the board does not perform. I used to be bogged in the molasses of numerous programs running simulataneously which rendered me the tortoise instead of the hare. I would frequently lock up or else crash because of too much with too little. The extra 256MB of RAM have brought a new dawn to my computing. I have not locked up since installation. I can run graphics programs simulataneously. And, I don't have to get another cup of coffee every time I request my computer to perform the lightest of tasks.How does it work? Don't know and don't care. End results are the acid test. The Viking board I installed works. That is good enough for me.Richard Warren
I don't need to write a review about the 76CS, it is a great tool. What is really great here is the lack of the "s" from the product description. This is really the color sensor model althought the s has been dropped. With free shipping, the deal is the best anywhere!
I love the case. Keeps my earphones organized and easy to tuck inside my backpack. And its large enough to fit in 2 earphones. This is already my second case since i lost the first one that comes with my jbuds earphones. I'm happy with this product.
One great product.. It's not goin to be great 4 dedicated projects like fotoshop.. But it's great 4 chillaxin with computer on the tv or streaming videos.. Downloading.. Etc..
When I first received these speakers, the speakers themselves seemed really small. But, once I plugged them in, they produced great quality audio. I could blast them up, and it sounded much better than the JBL 2 speaker set I had before.I use these speakers for movies and mp3s. Although I'm not very picky on audio quality, I'm sure that these speakers would satisfy anyone wanting great audio who isn't a audiophile.There's one problem I have with these speakers: there's no headphones jack from the speakers.Other things that you might want to know if you are considering this unit:Power button is at the back of the subwoofer.Speakers are light and small; you can knock them over easily.Bass and Treble controls are on the front of the subwoofer.Volume Control is on top of the front right speaker.
The Logitech X-540 5.1 Speaker System sounds good and is a good value. I recommend it as the sound system for a mini home theater setup for a pc. I use mine with a Blu-ray drive and HDMI capable 24 inch monitor.
Based upon other reviews I expected a really great hair dryer. I have naturally curly hair and I wear it straight. This hair dryer actually caused a lot of frizzing, rather than theionic smoothness that I was expecting. It's also a very heavy hair dryer and the entire process took at least twice as long and with my old hair dryer. I really can't recommend it.
I have a home network with several computers, running a variety of operating systems. My primary box runs Vista x64, with 8 GB of RAM and a Core 2 quad CPUs .I was looking to network several printers, including the Canon Selphy ES2 compact photo printer, Canon Pixma iP3500, and Epson Stylus Photo R280 .This was the 5th model of print server I tried - the previous 4 all proved to be incompatible with Vista x64 !Using several print servers, I was able to network all my USB printers successfully, with clients under Vista x64, x86, and XP.On the con side, the installation is very slow. I thought it was hung. No little installation program should take 10 minutes on a 4 x 2.4 GHz CPU. But it eventually works, if you have the patience - if you don't and interrupt it like I did, be sure to use system restore because your system will be pretty badly messed up otherwise.If you try to print simultaneously to the same printer from multiple computers, errors can sometimes happen, resulting in lost print jobs. This can be dealt with in a home environment as you can make sure that doesn't happen. It would not be OK in an office environment. But for office use, you probably would want to buy a model with a built-in server, not this.March 2010 update : I upgraded to Windows 7 x64 (fresh install). The print server software no longer works under it. There is no software update from Netgear. Unfortunately, it looks like this print server is unsupported at this point. I'm reducing my rating from 4 to 3 stars. Avoid if you are using Windows 7 x64.
As soon as I took it out of the box, the product was defective. It did not emit sound from one of the earphones and I already shipped them back and I am waiting for a refund.For a few minutes the sound did come back on and I was blown away by the sound, it is so much clearer and enhances the music experience!! I was going to order another pair and return these but instead I asked for a refund, it is too much trouble to be doing this constantly if the earphones are just going to be breaking..SO far, no refund and I shipped them back a week ago. I WILL Update on the refund to let others know about how responsive this seller is and how fastI just received my refund. It took about a week so that was amazing and fast. Thank you so much Amazon, this has been a better experience than Ebay! =)
I was looking for something a step up from the ubiquitous ten-dollar surge strips but I wasn't convinced I needed a dump a ton of money on a surge protector, let alone a power conditioner (you can make those calls yourself).That said, I'm real happy with this surge protector. Given the specs, I think it offers decent protection given the value of my home theater setup. I'm pretty confident it'll protect against any power spikes and I switch it off during thunderstorms and when we're out of town to be safe.I like the slim-profile, angled wall plug. The receptacles on the strip are nicely spaced out. I like that it's gray with a black cord and not white.
I purchased the clear hard case to protect the thin metal on my MacBook Pro. It does that very well. I like the shiny appearance a lot. And it seems easier to hold securely when I move it from room to room. I was surprised how easily it went on, and there is no problem with it slipping off either. The directions were kind of poor I thought, but it was easy enough to figure out by looking at the pictures. I was a little worried that it would interfere with plugging in the power and USB cables but it hasn't interfered at all. It does add a little weight to the unit, but that is not a problem for me as I don't travel a lot with it. Overall, I think it is beautifully designed and Apple should provide these with all MacBook Pro's. I have recommended it to a couple of my friends who have the MBP, and am happy to do so here.
I bought to watch movies from netflix to my TV, the quality of the video is excelent and clear. I have a Netbook of 10" so everyone know how hard is watch movies in a 10" screem. Of your netbook and your Tv should have VGA input
Bought this as a gift, and my friend is crazy about it! He uses it inside and outside. Might get one for myself.
I learned the hard way after spending over $70 that all HDMI cords are the same. I plugged this one in, and them my ridiculously expensive cord and everything was exactly the same. Save yourself a ton of money and buy this cord. Shipped quickly with no issues. I also use one of these cords to connect my Laptop to my TV and the connector has not worn down and still works as well as the first day I got it. I have been using these cords for years and have never had an issue. Buy with confidence.
I love the cord. It's a material that doesn't get sticky. The buds sound great. You will love this product. Wish I had ordered more at that price.
I have this TV for past serveral months and have *Love* *Hate* relationship with it.The *Love* Points1. Can't Beat the price for this HDTV2. Can't Beat the size, It is small enough to fit into those tight entertainment centers, Honestly buying a bigger TV means you will have to replace your existing old Entertainment center which will cost you another $200 not to mention the pain of replacing the old Entertainment center.3. Great HDTV reception via Component Video Input. (Note: Needs additional OTA HDTV tuner)4. Very Good Picture quality for the price.The *Hate* Points1. Constant buzzing sound from the speakers even when the volume is low2. Poor convergence at the edges looks that Speakers inside the TV produce magnetic interference that the manufacturer failed to notice.3. Picture is too Dark in Standard Defination Mode (SD)4. Unable make the 4:3 Aspect ratio lock permanently when used in HDTV mode it always defaults to 16:9 after power off.5. The Menu for adjusting TV settings is TOO bright and *NOT* transparent.6. Only *ONE* component Video Input!!!!!!!!!!! Come on panasonic, What were you thinking?.. This is a HDTV for Goodness sake!7. HDTV ready only, No HDTV tuner included!!If you can learn to live with the *Hate* points, then this is a decent TV.I am keeping this TV as in HDTV mode the picture quality is excellent! in 1080i mode. It upconverts all signals to 1080 mode (Frequency doubling). It also as 3:2 pull down conversion for Flims, Velocity Modulation and Video Noise reduction makes the pictures very clean and sharp.If you can ignore the poor convergence or lucky with your set you can surely keep this one for years to come.EDIT: (PIECE OF CRAP)Just after 2 years of use, My TV just Died! - No Picture, Sound OK.I believe the Picture Tube is DEAD!Part Number A68QCP891X CRT 27" 294.07 + Taxes and Shipping from Panasonic parts.DO NOT BUY THIS TV.
WOW...The view is fantastic...Money well spent 8 )...I see my self being outside a lot longer looking at the Heavens...Thanks Celestron
After carefully going over many different makes/models of CRT's i finally decided on the Sony CPD-G200. Due to space contraints, i went with this relativly small-footprint 17&quot; monitor. I work mainly with spreadsheets and 2D(some 3D) graphics, and so far the monitor has had GREAT color, clarity, contrast and looks rock solid at 1280x1024 @ 85Hz with no eye strain from all night work sessions. It turns on fast, looks simple/clean, leaves me more desk space and is trouble free. i use his bigger 19&quot; brother at work all day and am very satisfied with my purchase.
This lens hood does exactly what it is advertised to do. It has a good fit and remains securely attached to the lens. It is easy to install and remove. It is not the same as the original Canon hood, but it is well worth the cost and it seems to do the job well.
I have had my printer for about 7 years. This little guy is a workhorse. I used it in my business for the first two years printing 200 to 300 pages per day. Since then I print on average 30 pages a day. This little guy has never caused me any downtime. If it died tonight I would buy another to replace it. Dependability means more to me that gold.
This is the iPod for everyone, if such a thing could be said of iPods or mp3 players in general. Excellent product for anyone who has time on their hands and a desire to listen to music and watch movies and videos.
My 2 1/2 year old daughter uses this to skype to her dad when he is away working and it has survived many a bashing from her, yanks and pulls to the cord and slams on the tile. couldnt be more happy with this.
My wife likes to listen to the radio as she walks so I thought I would get her this for Mother's Day. However, when she opened the package the poor design of this product became immediately apparent. As small and light as this radio is, when you put it on your ears, it pulls your ears down so you look like a floppy-eared dog! Plus, after some slight jarring (as from walking-its intended purpose after all!) it falls off! No amount of finangling with the setup could make this radio work as intended!To add insult to potential injury (having your ears look as if you're wearing &quot;the flying nun's&quot; habit!), the reception is awful! Stations that are close by sound as if they were coming in via shortwave and distant stations, well forget it, they didn't come in at all!All in all, a high-tech radio with low-tech problems. Take this one back to the drawing board Sony!
Great time in shipping but the battery in the iPod is very bad have to charge it daily. But other than that great
This Nikon D100 Battery Grip has completed the feel of an excellent camera, which has been my daughter's main professional equipment for a year and a half. She wanted it since she purchased the camera but the price at the time was almost a quarter of the camera price, so she thought she would leave it for later. She's had several photo shoots since she got it and she is very happy because it helps her complete her projects with more ease and comfort. The price was excellent too! It was a fraction of what we would have paid in Europe where we live, and the seller did an excellent job of packaging and delivering in plenty of time (the lower end of 4-10 days).So Nikon, Cameta Camera and Amazon, thanks very much - a job well done!
I ordered two of these items. 1 for me and 1 for my boyfriend. We both love them. However, there are 3 reasons why I couldn't give this product a perfect 5 stars1) Upon receiving the product I tried to open the product up from the side instead of from the top. I know this was my fault for not reading the instructions, but I was surprised at how easily the case came apart and broke. Luckily I used some superglue that my boyfriend had and the case hasn't come apart ever since.2) When I tried to lift the kick stand, it snapped out of place, it was easy enough to snap back in but again, I was expecting a little more durability.3) Finally, it would be perfect if there were a cover for the wheel. I cut off a piece of plastic and put it over top instead and that has worked just fine!My boyfriends case has worked well since day 1 (I think I got a lemmon), he has had absolutely no problems from it. Overall it is a wonderful case and I would highly recommend it to anyone. I frequently get great use from the earpiece holder and the stand. A lot of thought was put into this product. I have gotten several compliments on the sidewinder!
Amazon showed it in stock-it was, and shipped on time. It arrived as promised-on time. The product has worked as described. Bang for the buck, I dont think you could go wrong with it. The battery needed a little bit of charge time to bring it to full capacity before using it. That was expected. Once the battery had a complete charge it worked perfect! Two thumbs up in my book. :-)
Although I haven't launched and tested any of the latest 3D softwares yet because it has been only a few days after installation, the video card showed great result of showing 3D pictures in comparison to my old Radeon 9200. I'm planning to run more serious 3D test in a few days.----------------------------------------------------------------Installation was a bit problematic. It's nothing about video card, but was about my system.I am using Sony VAIO PCV-RS630G desktop, and I guess that revealing my experience may help (at least) some of other RS630G users who wants to upgrade their video card.One thing you have to be careful is that there is a plastic clip(?) holding video card in place, and you have to locate it and press it to remove the video card. If you failed to do so, you may ruin your mainboard's video card slot. So be careful. (And the clip thing isn't a thing exclusive to this specific system, and I'm just making sure for beginners.)Now... the real problem was that SONY didn't really consider much about system upgrades on this system. And for the eVGA's GeForce 6800, you need to connect the power cable to make your new video card up and running; although the manual said it is 'recommended' to connect the power, in reality you MUST connect it. For some reason, RS630G's power supply has no extra power output cable available, so you have to use the same power cable as the DVD-RW drive(not DVD-ROM). HOWEVER, those power cables are kind of located a bit too far from the video card slot, and the y-shaped power splitter cable provided with video card is a bit short. I could connect it somehow after some cable rearrange, but I(and you may) think that I would buy either an extender or another splitter for safety.(Update)For some reason, I couldn't find the 4p power splitter cable anywhere. So I contacted eVGA, and they kindly sent me a splitter(identical to what was included in the package) free of charge. Great customer service.
This light diffuser does just what it says it will. Worked just fine on my SB 600. No complaints so far!
I bought this a few months ago and use it all the time. It is very light and convenient and folds up easily. The stand holds up my iPad and doesn't flop. Great for art apps and watching movies/youtube.
Um.. I was expecting a big wallet but this thing is huge..(when full).. and be super careful about the plastic things inside holding the cds in because when u have to tear the peice out of each cd holder before u put ur cd in u may rip some..ABOVE WAS MY REVIEW FROM WHEN I FIRST GOT IT.. ITS BEEN THREE MONTHS SINCE THEN.. I DECIDED TO ADJUST MY REVIEW TO PEOPLE KNOW YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! NOW THREE MONTHS LATER THE PAGES ARE RIPPING OUT AND DVDS ARE FALLING OUT ALL THE TIME.. I DEFINITELY WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN! LEARNING FROM EXPERIANCE HERE.. PAY FOR A "QUALITY" PRODUCT NOT THIS!
I'm a lot happier with this lens than with the 18-55 kit lens, the extra range and IS make it a much more versatile lens. The full-time manual / USM focusing works great, and truly is almost silent. The IS has enabled me to take many pictures that I couldn't otherwise have taken. I don't find the IS hype to be quite everything people say: while sharper than without IS, I don't find the pictures as good as with a tripod (but it sure beats carrying one). I have been able to get acceptably sharp images in the 1/15s (85mm) to 1/4s (17mm) range. There is also some vignetting on images taken at 17mm. In general it is much better built than the inexpensive (18-55, 75-300) lenses from Canon I have owned. It is difficult to evaluate if the price is worth it, but compared to other 'expensive' lenses this one certainly gets a lot of use. Whenever I travel, this lens is always with me.
I thought I was getting a good deal on this unit. A colored depth finder and WAAS GPS for less than $500. Boy was I wrong. The depth finder is impossible to adjust as to make anything out. Even with the boat not moving, the screen is filled with noise or false returns. The only way I can use the unit is to turn on the fish-symbols. That clears up the screen, but I am leary about its accuracy. As for the GPS, the base maps are useless. Plan to spend a couple hundred more on detailed maps. On my original unit I was unable to edit or manually create waypoints. The unit would only flash the edit screen, and not stay so I could make entries. I had it replaced by Eagle (took 40 days for responses to my emails and to send a replacement unit) and the new unit does the same thing. I sure wish I would have bought a Megallen handheld and a stand-alone fish finder. I would have spent the same amount and could have used the GPS other than on my boat.
The car charger arrived when promised. The car charger is easy to use, fits easily into the plug in. Charges my phone as expected.
I put these with the 6 1/2&#34; boss speakers ... They sound really good ... I plan on adding the Boss 10&#34; subs
Purchased this item back in 2007 for the kitchen. Seldom used it during 2007-2009, just began to put some good viewing hours on it recently. When all of a sudden, picture is no longer visible. Audio comes through. I wasn't expecting this product to die out like that so early... Will not buy anything Haier ever....
I ordered this drive because I want to have lots of music while I'm at work (REWIND MY SELECTA! REWIND MAKE DEM SAY BOH!) but I can't store my mp3s on my work computer, and I just don't feel like spending all the $$ on a 5+gig music player. the 40gig (well, 37) has held all my music files and as a bonus, I have also backed up all of my personal documents and pictures. It's very easy to use (no breakable little jog wheels, no stupid software to dl), there's only 1 cord, as the drive is powered by the usb port. it's small, so I can just toss it into my briefcase and be on my way. the case is metal, and I haven't dropped it to test it, but it's pretty tough.The best part is that I used the super saver shipping, it was gonna take 9 days, but it was here in 3 or 4.I am definetly satisfied.
This little radioSony ICF-SW35 Digital Tuning World Band Receiveris an excellent starter or second shortwave receiver. It is also an excellent portable AM/FM radio. Like most Sony radios, its music sound quality is, frankly, just adequate, but for listening to news and talk, which is what most shortwave listeners do, its sound quality is really fine and very clear.The radio has very few features. For example, it has no direct-entry keypad, nor does it receive SSB (Single-Sideband) transmissions used by Hams. It is strictly for listening to local and world broadcasts. Some may regard this as somewhat of a liability but, for one just starting to use a shortwave receiver, this relative lack of complicated features can be a boon. And remember it is not features that make a receiver good or bad but, rather, performance.And it is in performance that this Sony radio really shines.It is quite sensitive using its telescopic whip antenna and it is very selective. (Adding a $15.00 wind-up antennaSangean ANT-60 Short Wave Antenna, clipped to the whip antenna, improves reception, though it's not absolutely necessary.) Its image rejection characteristic (the ability to ignore harmonics of radio signals which can interfere with the true station on the frequency to which you are tuned) is, in a word, superb, better than that of any other compact shortwave receiver. Its overall reception performance is at least equal to or, in the overwhelming majority of cases, is actually superior to that of most shortwave receivers costing up to $150.00.While others have written here that it is difficult to learn to operate this radio, in actual fact, it is not. You must read the instructions. Sometimes you have to re-read them. Many people just will not do this - and, for them, the radio, especially the usage of its memories, will indeed be difficult. But for those of us who do read manufacturers' instructions, there will be absolutely no problem operating this receiver to full advantage and learning how to do it very quickly. Literally, a child, or even a very old person, can do it. It's that simple to learn and use.It is manufactured in China. Most Chinese-built radios, for example, Degen/Kaito, Sangean, and Eton/Grundig models, have variable quality control, mediocre in fact, more often than not. This unit, however, has exceptional quality - of design, performance, and construction - like most Sony products.It features non-volatile memories so when you enter stations into memory, they will not be lost even with the batteries removed for months. The only thing that would have to be reset, upon inserting the batteries, would be the clock.Regarding those memories, there are 50 of them, plus 2 more for the stations associated with the alarms, all user programmable, plus the bottom of all of the shortwave bands, a total of over 60 memory settings in actuality. While other radios may have a larger number of memories, in actual fact, the amount available here is plenty, more, in fact, than most people truly need.Its simplicity in operation and excellence of performance make this an ideal first shortwave radio for a child. It makes a fine radio for an adult too, either as a back-up radio or as a relatively inexpensive shortwave radio to take on trips. It has two alarms so you can use it as a travel alarm radio and almost certainly it will be better than anything found in a hotel room.Amazon currently charges $89.95, which includes shipping, for this Sony dual-conversion (highly desirable circuitry) radio. While there are other brands in this price range, I do not believe any of them will achieve the overall performance and, especially, the overall quality of this one. Sony products have always been known for their quality and for their long service life. This radio is no exception. Mine is five years old and performs exactly the same today as on the day I received it. I think $89.95 is a very low price for all you are getting with this radio.I wish there were some way to assign 4 1/2 stars to it, but, as there is not, I have rated it 4 stars. I think that anyone who purchases this radio will be very happy with it. I am.========================================================================================================================Update: March 9, 2008Sadly, it appears that this radio has been discontinued after seven years of production.Unless Sony discovers a cache of these receivers languishing in a warehouse somewhere, it appears that this simple but excellent receiver will no longer be available new.I do not believe that there will be many of them offered for sale used for some time. I think that most owners are as satisfied with it as I am and would therefore be reluctant to part with it.If you want one, I suggest checking here on Amazon from time to time to see if they have been able to obtain some additional units and also check to see if other dealers have a few remaining in stock.=========================================================================================================================Update: May 16, 2008I am seeing this radio still being offered "new" - but at ridiculous prices.The radio originally listed at $89.99 and was an excellent value at that price. In addition, it could often be found for much less - and then it became nothing short of a superb value.But some of the prices I have been seeing recently (for example, $148.89 being shown today on Amazon) are far too high for what you're getting with this model.I recommend that all persons AVOID this radio UNLESS you can obtain it "new" for $90.00 or less.
I was unable to find a battery like the one that came with this camera (3v lithuim battery, LB-01 CR-V3) here on amazon.com and the recommended battery charger &amp; batteries set does not use these batteries. I wrote to Olympus and this was their reply.The D-100 can use both CR-V3 lithium batteries, which are not rechargeable, and Ni-MH AA rechargeables. It is also possible to use other types of AA batteries, but we generally only recommend lithium or Ni-MH.This makes it easy! The Olympus charger kit is more expensive than the Kodak options. You can get a Kodak K200 charger on here for $25 (does AA AND AAA sizes) and a pack of 4 Kodak NiMH rechargeable AA batteries for $19. There is also a kit with AA charger and 4 AA batteries for $40, but I don't think that charger will charge AAA batteries. (4 rechargeable AAA's are $12.)
If you are looking for a cheap means of moving data around, look no further. I have had no problems with the device, and I use it every day. It is reliable, rugged, and small enough to slip into any pocket. A fine product for the money it is!
Arrived on time, works perfectly, my laptop is now faster, programs load faster. Very recommended
Great product, but said battery would last for 18 hrs and in practice it lasts just about as much as a cross-country airline flight.
I just got mine and wanted to let others know some of the great features on this underpriced powerhouse. You know it has ID3, but what does that mean? Well if the MP3 is encoded correctly, you can see the: Title, Album, Artist and more. It scrolls across the display as you listen to the song. The specs say that it will only play files that are encoded up to 128kbps, but this thing will play anything! I have listened to multiple songs encoded at 160, 192 and 256. Just burn it and enjoy the tunes. The bass boost really gives it a kick and the headphones they provide aren't cheap crap like you normally get. It doesn't skip at all and plays CDRW's without a hitch. The only complaint I have is I would make the display backlit (so you can see what you're listening to in the dark), but that's the only thing I have found lacking. Dollar for dollar, there's nothing like this on the market.
Points worked as expected & were received in time, no issues, good deal, it's OK if you want to take the risk!
I ORDERED THE 260W AND INSTEAD RECEIVED THE 250W...A BIT TROUBLING, BUT I MUST SAY THAT WHILE I WOULD HAVE PREFERED THE 260W, THE 250W IS ACCEPTABLE AND AS AN ENTRY LEVEL GPS, DELIVERS MOST OF THE THINGS A COMMUTER OR TRAVELER NEED.JEROME BECK
I purchase my iPod Mini about 2 weeks ago, and it is everything I hoped it would be: lightweight, compact, puts out great sound, and holds more than enough music for working out, and will even get me through the work day without having to hear the same song twice, and I've only filled it up half way.Why the 4-star rating instead of 5? Well, the battery life indicator seems to be off. It can be fully charged, but only show half-power on the icon sometimes. I'm not sure if this is result of not conditioning the battery, or a design flaw. Also, on mine, the round scroll control wheel is slightly off-center (the wheel is set at a bit of an angle so the text is tilted). Also, because you can get another 11GB of storage space (plus added weight and size) for $50 more, the value isn't all that it could be. Of course, if you take Apple's suggestion that you shouldn't compare the Mini to other iPods but to flash-based MP3 players, this isn't a consideration.Also, the iTunes software (I used the Windows version) and store are great. Very easy to use, and it's a good deal at $9.99 an album.
I bought this mouse almost 4 and half years ago with my first laptop for approximately $20. I've always found mice to be more exact and easier to use than touchpads (plus, the way I type makes touchpads an annoyance).At the time, and for the price, I thought it worked with what I wanted (bought from Wal-Mart), and it's served (and is still serving me) well. Although I've recently purchased a Microsoft Explorer through Amazon (which should hopefully arrive soon), the only reason I was even thinking of purchasing a new mouse was because this mouse is finally dying on me. It has nothing to do with the mouse itself, but rather all the wear has finally caused to cord to be a little lose inside the mouse (so the optical light turns off on occasion).The mouse fits well in my hands (I rest my entire palm on the mouse rather than use the tips of my fingers like some people do), and my only complaint might be the cord itself (since my desk is cluttered and the cord likes to get in the way).Overall, I have to say that Logitech did a fantastic job with this mouse after all the wear and abuse its taken over the years (the white Logitech symbol on the mouse has long-since faded). I don't recall ever installing software for the mouse (it came with a CD, though), so I believe I was able to plug and go just fine.
I didn't get the factor reconditioned bosch pb10-cdr-rt power box advanced job site radio with CD. player and remote, like i sent for in the add..
A very good monitor for the price, i use it for editing pictures in PhotoShop. I only with it was larger, but then i wouldn't have as much room on my desk.
I upgraded from from a 42 inch non-hd plasma to this unit a few days ago and what a massive improvement. The TV was well packaged, delivered 6 days ahead of schedule and fit on my existing universal wall bracket. I didn't need the pedestal base but it was quite heavy and well made but will have to go into storage.HD channels came in crystal clear with excellent color duplication and the TV automatically selected the screen fit for the particular channel and non-HD channels were crisp. The blue led lit (when in use) SD card slot was very easy to use and I was immediately looking at my digital photos using the slide show feature.The sound from the hidden edge speakers is supurb at any level and the bass and treble can be adjusted.BEST PURCHASE I MADE ALL YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!NOTE: Purchased directly through Amazon LLC - Not authorized seller.
Even though the first one would not set up at all, the second managed to work for almost FIVE months before it died. I went to a Linksys 3200 dual-band and had even bigger problems once I FINALLY got IT working. Linksys insists on a 192.168.1.1 router setting which plays havoc with wireless Blu-ray players, wireless TVs, iPhones, etc. So now I'm going back to the D-Link DIR-655, even though I'll have to buy a couple every year.
I have owned 5 of these RCA cable modems and i must say, it is by far the most shoddy piece of electronic equipment i own, every 4 or 5 month my current one break and i get a free replacement from time warner. Now, it's not that I'm doing anything wrong with my modem, the Installer from does everything, i never touch, its that its incredibly poorly made or im just a fluke because this somehow got 3& 1/2 stars.I had a different RCA modem before the 5 of these and it lasted me 4 years until i was late on an internet bill and when i got internet back time warner insisted on me getting a new modem, so they took my old one away and gave me this piece of junk. I know i sound like im ranting because mine just broke, but i get them for free, im here to tell you that if you have to pay for your own modem, dont get this one..
I was persuaded to buy this case after reading the online reviews. I recently purchased a Mac, and like others have mentioned, I wanted to protect my investment. I love the case. I didn't love the assembly instructions, but it was easy enough to figure out. The bottom half of the case is snapped into place first, then the top half goes on. It is important to ensure that the "hooks" on the bottom half wrap around the back of the computer before securing the sides. As suggested in other reviews, I "personalized" the computer by slipping a decal between the computer and the top half of the case. The range for opening the screen is very good. This case offers great protection, allows the computer to stay cool, and provides good piece of mind.
I consider the item purchased to be an inoperable piece of junk. I would have been very happy to have never made the purchase.
You couldn't want more!! It plays DVD's , CD's allows you to plug in all of your components (projector, laptop, vcr, computer) and everything works and is happy. The volume is JUST loud eneoug for a small (28X25) classroom and the system is small enough not to take up space. I wish I had bought one for myself. I look longingly at it in my classroom and want to do the "dummy dance" for passing up the chance to purchase!
I go through tons of printing every year, and this has turned out to be the best product I have ever had -- not just because the print cartridges are separate, so you don't waste one color because the other has run out, but also because the company has the best customer service I have ever experienced. My printer went through a severe lightening storm, and although it was protected by a surge protector, it was affected. Canon provided me a free replacement, under warranty, paying shipping of both the new one and the return of the old one. I couldn't be happier.
Absolutely love this product! It's my third one. I was worried they weren't available any longer, but found it on Amazon. The thing I like the most is the mouse is always where you left it. And you don't run off the edge of your pad. It works like a normal mouse, using all the same figers, with the difference being you use your thumb instead of your wrist to move the pointer. Very nice! Oh, and it fits nicely on a pull out shelf under your desk.
bought this for my granddaughter as a Christmas present...originally wanted to buy an Ipod, but my daughter felt that she was too young for that...was blown away by the clarity of the unit...also instructions in the manual were straight to the point...i highly recommend this keeper...only caveat was that this unit normally doesn't contain the flash memory(this vendor, J & R Music,included a 512 SD card as a promotion)...you can purchase this unit for half the price i paid at Computer Geeks sans card.....
I got a pair of these with my pepsi points, and turned around and ordered a pair for my husband and daughter, they were so comfortable.
Great buy for a wonderful speaker system. Works beautifully with my MAC Mini for great sound. Would not hesitate to purchase again. Great contemporary look on my desk. So easy to turn the volume up or down either from my screen or the subtle touch control on the Creature. I highly recommend.
I don't know why the previous review gave it a two rating. I bought two and opened only one after reading his review. Keyboard is as good as other Logitech keyboards I have used, but i am not a gamer.
We bought these switches as media converters from fibre to copper Ethernet as our provider charges us much less for fibre than for copper. These little guys paid for them selves in 3 months.I've deployed these into a data center environment (we bought two, one for each of our redundant links) where they run 24x7 without issue. We have them mounted in a rack with our "full sized" Cisco switches and load ballancers and they have been able to keep up with the workload placed on them nicely.
I bought this to hide my Comcast 8300 hd box in the closet. Worked Amazingly....... for two weeks. then dropped signals to HD box and to appleTV. I exchanged for a second unit and again... Amazing ... for 1 week. Dropped signal to HD box and AppleTV. Keep looking and hope you find a better product.I know I will keep looking.
The manual has its translation issues, but if you're vaguely familiar with computers, the software is easy to install and use. The sound is excellent with the earbuds that come with the player and they're comfortable to wear. The MPIO is definitely a great purchase for the price.
Well, it's a surge protector. I plugged it in and it provides power to other things that require power. So far, it works with no problems. Hopefully, it will provide protection against surges - time will tell.
I received this case and put my lens in it right away. It's a perfect fit and I feel confident that it will be safe and cozy in my bag when not in use.
Not only have I still not gotten this product, I am still waiting on Amazon to refund my money!!! I bought this 5 weeks ago. Now I have lost over an entire month of decent workouts because I don't have music. DO NOT BUY FROM SAMWISE! The little jerk told me "to not worry" he would send it when he returned from business trip.
This router is a lemon. If you need to use PPPoE, which is techspeak for dial-up DSL, don't use this router. It is supposed to reconnect you if your provider drops the line, but instead, it hangs the router, and you need to pull the power plug and put it back in again to make it start working. It may be cheap, but it's faulty.
This product is the worst. The first one was broke when I opened it. The second one had no drivers. Tech support is awful as well. Really, don't buy this one...
I've read all the reviews on this camera, and it is all that people say it is. It has a great feel, and is packed with a ton of fantastic Prosumer features.In all the reviews I have read there is one flaw that seems to appear frequently, .....faulty USB connector.I received my camera, I immediately read the manuals, installed the software, and started shooting (I love the artificial shutter sound). I went to transfer the pictures to my PC (Windoze XP on a P4)... and guess what... It couldn't find the camera.I reread the software and camera manuals 2 times. There are no soft or hard switches to enable the USB port. I set the camera to all possible modes (including transfer) no luck. I tried another USB port, another USB cable, I upgraded the DImage Software, I upgraded the camera's firmware, I tried the cable with my 3030 it worked on all USB ports, I read the flash card through a card reader ...the DImage software found the card and transferred the pictures.The USP Port is broken, faulty, flawed, kaput.Back it goes..Repackaged..Dropped at UPS for return to the merchant... (Tough choice, back to the merchant or to Minolta for repair! I opted to return it to the merchant to avoid the inevitable frustration of proving to the manufacturer that the camera is actually broken, and I'm not retarded... i.e. &quot;Try this&quot; &quot;Try that&quot; we'll send you new software yada yada yada)Wait 15 days while the wheels of the dot com bureaucracy crank out a replacement camera. (the only bad thing about buying online is returns)If you buy this camera TEST THE USB PORT IMMEDIATELY! I've read of too many USB failures from too many consumer reviews for this to be a coincidence. I think Minolta isn't adquately testing the camera's USB port during it's QA process.I love the camera... I'm happy with my selection... I just wish I didn't have to deal with this one minor issue, and all the time it takes to cure it!P.S. I think my rebate might have gotten hosed in the process.. all the criteria are suddenly not valid (I had to return the camera with the packing slip which was also necessary for the rebate!)Hope this helps.
If you use Quicken, and print voucher checks to pay your bills, this is sweet... you can leave plain paper in the front and checks in the back. Why in the world don't more manufacturers make 2-3 tray inkjets? For my business, I'd like three (invoices, letterhead, plain white.) ... I'd pay extra for the convenience.My version of the Z65 has the media reader on the right which is incredibly handy.Have owned the printer 1.5 years. Ink usage is 'typical' and speed is above average. I don't print photos with it, I use snapfish or wal-mart for snapshots.
Good recording quality, clear speaker sound and USB plug-in. It is worth it given the price, compared to other recorders. It is also quite easy to use. I would recommend it.
THE VIVITAR 5000 ARRIVED WITH THE INNER, MANUFACTURERS BOX, UNPROTECTEDFROM THE OUTER SHIPPING CARTON. BOTH CARTONS WERE INTACT; HOWEVER, IASSUME IT WAS DROPPED VERY HARD FROM A CONSIDERABLE HIGHT...THREE OFTHE FOUR LENS IN THE PROJECTOR WERE KNOCKED OUT OF THEIR BRACKETS ANDLOOSE IN THE VIVITAR ASSEMBLY RENDERING THE PROJECTOR COMPLETELYINOPERATIVE. CONTACTING THE SHIPPER BROUGHT IMMEDIATE STATEMENT THAT ITWOULD BE PICKED UP AT MY HOME ASAP BY UPS FOR RETURN AND THE SENDING OFA NEW UNIT. I HOPE THEY PACK IT MORE CAREFULLY. THE CONTACT PERSONSAID IT WAS CAREFULLY PACKED. I'M SURE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BUTIN REALITY IT WAS NOT!I HAVE HEARD THAT BOTH FEDEX AND UPS IN THEIR CONVEYOR BELT SORTINGHAVE TRANSITIONS WITH DROPS OF 2 FEET OR MORE IN THE PROCESS. THIS REPORTIS SECOND HAND BUT ONE COMPANY [MAKING HIGH FREQUENCY AMATEUR BANDLINEAR AMPLIFIERS] SAID 40% OF THEIR SHIPPING OF AMPLIFIERS WEREARRIVING SEVERELY DAMAGED THAT THEY HAVE RESORTED TO PUTTING THEIRAMPLIFIER CARTONS ON PALLETS FOR MORE GENTLE HANDLING BY THE FREIGHTCOMPANYS.KENNETH B. HOLDEN2107 W. SACRAMENTO AVECHICO, CA 95973530.894.8702KENHOLDEN@COMCAST.NET
This item don't met my expectations,because don't clean well, not a new package is used before, I don't recommend this item.
I've just bought this product about 6 days ago and it is the BEST computer I've ever owned. It can really be used for anything you can think of. I use it for Pandora and gaming. Shipping was FAST! It took about 4 days to ship to my house! LOVE THIS LAPTOP AND IS A GREAT FOR COMPANIES AND FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT A NICE, SIMPLE, LAPTOP.I definitely recommend this laptop to others!
easy setup and better reception then my linksys i replaced so far no lost connections either that is why i replaced my linksys router
Lovely wood and a nice back but, cheap screws. Heads broke off and we had to use others after wearing ourselves out trying to remove the headless screws.
With DVI cables, the only real difference is going to be in the type...most are typically of similar quality. This is a good quality cable that performs the function it should, and does so rather well. I've got no complaints about it, and for the price...it's a perfect option for anyone looking for this kind of cable.
The sound quality is great, more than I expected from PC speakers and the price I paid for. If I am being picky, I would like clearer instructions on channel setup, which speaker on which side. Also, it would be a nice-to-have feature in the control software to configure speakers for 2 channels.
I recently moved to the Phoenix area and have to drive all over the Valley. This unit does live up to their promise out of the box. If you go to Garmin's website, you can download updated drivers, computer to c320 unit interface that allows you to customize the unit for your purposes. With the standard SD card slot, you can upload huge areas with good detail. The address or site imput is quick and easy and the detail is so good that it will even tell you on which side of the street a location is. This unit saves me so much time and trouble travelling from point to point. I cannot wait to download 3D topo maps for off-higway driving.
This is by far the worst dual cassette deck that I have ever purchased. The play back and record have very poor sound quality. The tapes regardless of what kind, do not play at the right speed, in other words they play slower then other tape decks.Very unhappy.
After shelling out quite a bundle for my new iPod I didn't have a lot to throw around for replacements for the stock earphones. The earbuds included were uncomfortable and lost a lot in the high and low ranges. These earbuds are the perfect answer. I'm sure that the Shure series other upper end in-ear buds have superior sound quality, but I have to say that I am more than pleased with the range and quality that I hear in these. The highs are crisp and clear, and the lows are pretty good as well. There is a small amount of distortion in bass-heavy songs, but it's almost to be expected with such small drivers.You are farily isolated when listening to music, which is something I enjoy quite a bit. These are the first pair of earbuds I have ever used that feel comfortable to wear, as I have smaller ears. That alone is worth the purchase, but the sound is fantastic as well. As another reivewer has noted, these do feel quite comfortable with my head against a pillow in bed, which is nice for late night listening.Overall I find these to be a fantastic purchase for the price. It's a shame that the white version of these are not offered in the West as they would better compliment my iPod, but I don't mind trading the attention the white wires get for the sound quality and isolation. A great buy.
I wasted $7.11 on this worthless cable. Apparently you have to have a certain graphics processor (which I didn't have) and I got the ever annoying No Signal on my TV.
nothing more to say than buy this if you need it! great price, and works the way it's supposed to!
I am a little disgruntled folks! Although the printer works fine, I can't say the same thing of the people who sold it to me. I have sent 2 emails previously about this little oversight for which I have still received no response. This printer advertised with a fifty dollar rebate certificate with no strings attached.(unlike the other one they offer if you buy a camera as well) I am very cautious about reading the fine print in everything that I ever do and I chose this one because it was the only one available with the fifty dollar rebate with no strings. I never received my rebate and neither the seller nor Amazon has done anything to resolve this issue. I would like my fifty dollars please or I will be forced to take my wifes and my business somewhere else.Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter!Houston out!
This is a great full featured LCD monitor that includes a P-MVA panel. I've been using if everyday for photo editing and gaming. So far I can't find one thing I don't like about this panel. Shop around for price. I purchased this exact same monitor at Fry's for $499, brand new and not refurbished with free shipping.-------------------------------------------After owning this monitor for 1.5 years it died from a bad power supply. LG did not have an equal substitute so agreed to buy back the monitor for the price I paid that included tax. Great customer service but cannot continue to recommend this monitor. Replaced it with an HP.
Perfectly connects my TV and my Laptop. Might want to consider an audio cable also if you plan on using it to stream video from the web. I have a rather large living room, and the cord is plenty long.
After trying a few monitors, we finally got this one. It was the only one that didn't sound like complete static. I love the soft glow feature so I can see where I am going in the middle of the night!!
Do not buy this lamp. I bought one and received a broken lamp. Then I ordered another and received ANOTHER broken lamp. Now, I have two broken lamps. What can I do with them? Looks like I have to waste my time shipping them back because you can't return this to a store. DONT BUY!
I had this mouse for 4 years before i had any problems with it, when i did Logitech was great and sent me a Logitech G5000 free of charge. worth the buy just to know you have Logitech's great customer service on your side!
I spend a lot of time at the keyboard each day - as in 6-8 hours (I am a technical writer). After thinking I might have carpal tunnel (it turned out to be something different), I purchased this keyboard because it appeared to be the best thing available without getting into some very expensive (and very weird) configurations.I have been very pleased with this product in every respect - so pleased that I bought one for my office as well as my home.PROS:- Five totally programmable buttons for launching programs, actions, or websites I use frequently- Highly ergonomic- Excellent padded support for the heels of the hands- Zoom and webpage navigation buttons- Easy-to-see, well-placed lights on the keyboard for caps lock, function lock, scroll lock, and number lock- Nice selection of pre-programmed shortcut keys (calculator, web, search, mail) that can be re-mapped to other actions if desired- Very solid construction...good heft to the keys and just the right amount of tactile feedback. It does not feel "cheap."- Good adherance to my work surface/desktop. It does not slide around.- Rugged. I've used mine for well over a year with absolutely no problems.- Color: hides dirt and is stylish.CONS:- Not available as wireless- Not enough controls for CD player (only play/pause...would like eject, FFWD, Track, etc.)I will warn those who have not used an ergonomic keyboard that it takes some getting used to. But after you have used it for awhile, "conventional" keyboards will feel awkward and cramped, and you'll notice the unnatural angle that they force upon your wrists.I have used several ergo keyboards over the years and can categorically say that this is the best of the bunch. Microsoft is the leader in the ergo keyboard market, and they've obviously spent money studying the biomechanics of what makes for a good design. However, while many of their keyboards have the familiar v-shaped split to the character keys, none have the sting-ray like curved profile of this keyboard, and that is what makes all the difference.As I mentioned above, I thought at one time that I might have carpal tunnel, but it turned out to be an unrelated problem. However, I am very happy that I switched to this keyboard anyway. With as much time as I spend at the computer each day, this keyboard may very well have PREVENTED me from getting carpal tunnel. I use it in conjunction with a Logitech wireless laser mouse (MX-1000) that I love as well and which I have reviewed elsewhere on Amazon.If Microsoft would address the few CONS that I outlined above, I think they would have the perfect keyboard. But as it stands, it's close enough to perfection for me and I have absolutely no regrets about the purchase. If you are serious about a truly ergonomic keyboard, this is the pick of the litter.
I bought these in hopes to replace my Bose Around The Ears that broke two weeks ago.Pros- Surround Sound like performance, sounds like there is more depth to your music.- Good Bass response [read cons]- Excellent fit- Good Range from high to lows- Battery compartment has a clip to prevent drag on the headphones [annoying if anyone has experienced one without a clip]Neutral- Shuffle gets pretty hot while syncing/chargingCons- Amp/Subwolfer can be overbearing in certain songs to the point it drowns out mids/highs in the song. [Freestylerz - Painkiller for instance] This forces the user to constantly adjust the amount of bass thats coming through.- Amp/Subwolfer sounds artificial, hard to explain but it doesn't sound natural..more forced.- Despite what the other user says I find Metal/Rock to sound the best while electronic music with bass seems to suffer the most under these headphones. Though most of this can be relieved by turning off the sub/amp.Overall I am satisfied with the product and its definitely a better bang for the buck than my Bose Around The Ears were...despite not sounding as natural as the Bose did.
Product was as described and was the perfect replacement for speakers gone bad in my Kenworth. I agree with another reviewer about the bass; However, if your shopping for that kind of music listening I figure you're not looking at this kind of speaker...they work perfect for my needs. I was very surprised how quickly I received them. One note: the speaker covers have a tendency to drop off easily; However, they are mounted up in the headliner of my truck which is bouncing down the road a lot...not uncommon for many things to loosen in a big truck.
This unit works great for me (using WinXP). I use it to capture and record a real-time video feed directly from the camera to my hard drive. The quality is fine and the set-up is fast and straighforward. The unit does the conversion internally which saves your computer from having to do all the labor. The software that comes with the unit is also pretty easy to use for capturing video. It allows you a number of options for file quality, etc. If you want to do some slick video editing with effects, etc., you will likely want to use a separate video editing program. This program only has some basic editing features. But for just capturing and archiving, this works just fine.Overall this seems to be one of the best options (if not the best) on the market for low-cost digital video conversion using external hardware. The other products available seem to have a lot more problems than the Plextor unit.Note: After you install the software, I recommend downloading the most up-to-date drivers from the company's website. Also, you may want to avoid having your computer hooked up to a generic docking station (e.g., the Targus unit sold at BestBuy) and the Plextor unit at the same time. My computer will only run one or the other, not both simultaneously. (When I disconnect the docking station, the Plextor works like a charm.)
This camera is the one to stop on!!! If you're like me, you may be completely overwhelmed by all of the choices in digital cameras. I finally found this one on another site, and then came back here to read the reviews (the price was better too). I got it two days after my daughter was born, and found out how quickly you can use up a memory card and batteries!The pictures have been great! I got the cheepest 64mb SD card I could find ($28) and a set of ni-mh rechargeable batteries for $10. They both work great with the camera. The card holds about 75 pictures and the batteries will last through about two cards between charges. Since the set came with four batteries, I'm always charged! I've already printed off some 8x10's and they're in perfect shape.If you are looking for an inexpensive, easy to use, great quality camera, this is the one!
I bought this memory card because I needed an upgrade for my slvr. The 512 MB memory card only holds 100 songs so I was pretty happy with the capacity of the 2 GB Micro SD card. It works great.
This item is weak. The prime problem is that it does not have 87.9 FM which is the best freq to transmit on in most markets. Second problem is it cycles by single digit increments (IE 88.1, 88.2, 88.3). When is the last time you rocked out on 99.2 FM? Chances are never. Even on open frequencies, of which there are not may of unless you are out in the stix, it has a hard time locking in. Overall, not the best option I have seen. I found 1 station that this thing will work on which is why it gets 2 stars instead of 1.
Have used versions of MS Natural keyboard for several years. Definitely helpful in reducing stress on wrists. This is the best implementation yet. The forward tilt initially felt "too different". After a few days, it became much more natural. The range of options - My Favorites, speaker control, and zoom are appealing, even when not used heavily. I have recently added MacBook Pro with Parallels for Windows virtual machine. Will be interested to see how this Natural Ergo keyboard works on Mac. The control and command key mapping will be a key factor in making the transition, I believe.One consideration - you do need a good deal of deskspace for this keyboard. But with smaller footprint flat panel monitors, that's less of an issue.
Took some time before I got it, but that was weather problem for UPS.And I did not notis before I install it that the drivers it came with did not suport Vista. That gave Vista a hard time, some time consuming to uninstall it and download new drivers.But it is a nice thing to have, and it works fine as long as your PC is on, and work properly.
Nice case for routine use. Not overly full of storage, fits 15.6" laptop fine, padding is sparse but acceptable. Got this for my wife's HP Pavillion just for storage at home or for the occasion she uses it on the go. Targus and Mobile edge both make many nicer cases however this was just fine for its intended use considering it was shipped free and was only $19.
This unit replaced my old AIO 7410, which I LOVED. This one just feels cheap. The construction is cheap, parts are loose, and it feels like a child's toy, not an office tool. Given the choice, I would not buy another one.
I'm very pleased with the quality of the sound. If you are not statisfied with your PC speakers the creature is the answer. Connect it to your ipod and you have a complete stero system. aAnd it's very portable.
I purchased this for using during interviews so I could take a small photo to have next to the recording of the interviewee. So far it has been a pain to learn to use (it is NOT user friendly) but now that I've learned how to use it I have to admit that it does have a lot of good use in it and that is why it has three stars. Difficult to learn, but once you've learned to use it, you get your money's worth.
The picture on this DVD player on my HD tv is unbelievable, I highly recommend this player.
I used HDtune 2.52 to measure the performance of a few SD cards.The Transend 1GB 80x was the fastest with 9.0MB/s transfer.I wish more companies would publish reasonable performance numbers.Just for comparison, the Sandisk Ultra II 1GB (which cost me more!) delivered 6.4 MB/sec.
This adapter worked really nice in my car cassette player. you can change the cable insert from one side to other, which is useful.
I searched and read all the reviews to find a perfect headset form my 20months old. She is at the age of wanting her own electronics. This headset fits her little head perfectly and I like the sound quality. The s ame day we got it we went on a little road trip and she fell right to sleep with it. Now she uses it with her dvd player when are watching our own dvds at home. I am so glad I go this
I purchased this item for my Bower Digital Automatic Flash SFD290 and unfortantely it was too small. My flash has a lip that did not allow the diffuser to slip on or to snap into place. Perhaps it might have been my fault for not verifying the size or the compatibility. I contacted the seller asking if I was able to return the item because it was too small I was then asked a number of questions. The customer service rep. needed this information to better assist me. To my surprise I was accommodated by getting a replacement that would be compatible with my device. No more questions, no Hassle, just like that... I can't rate the item becuase I was not able to use it but the Seller's customer service WAS OUTSTANDING AND THEY GET 5 STARS FROM ME.
I bought this device to basically serve as a recharger for my Sansa e280R (so I wouldn't have to be dependant upon my computer as my only recharging device), and to use on occasion when I want to play my music over my home stereo system. It performs both functions very well. It also includes a remote control device that is nice, but its functions are pretty basic. Beyond being able to turn the unit on or off or control the volume remotely, you can only navigate between songs on a particular playlist/channel, but not between the playlists or channels themselves. But for me, the remote control was just a nice added attraction, and really played no role in my decision to buy the device in the first place.
I love this camera case. It's the perfect size and does the trick!
I have been using the Sony DRX720UL for one month now and so far it has lived up to the manufacturer's description.
I got a new laptop and like it a lot BUT I found out trying to install all my old accessories, that vista for example did not recognise my printer or my dell mp3 player. So, that is dfinately very negative, as if they won't be able to fix it, it means I would have to get a new printer, etc.
I don't have much space or money, so this was the perfect dvd player for me. I wasn't expecting much from a cheap player, but I have been pleasantly surprised.First, I found out it will support pretty much anything I could possibly desire to put into it. I don't have any PAL or non-region 1 discs myself, but it's nice to know that if I ordered some, I would actually be able to play them.No complaints about the picture. It's very good for me, though I can't really say how it stands up against others as the TV I use it on is about 15 years old and has monstrous image burn.The sound is decent. Maybe it's actually excellent and it's just my TV hindering me again. Probably.Someone said that the remote is useless. I don't really think so. All the buttons are on one grid, all the same size. It takes a little bit to get used to, but now I know where I want to go to find the button I need. Admittedly, I have to turn on the lights and check the remote for buttons I don't normally use, but this has only happened two or three times.About 8 months after I got it, it started to make noise when I played discs, and would have trouble reading them. I took it apart and realized that this was no electronical error. The adhesive on the contact the disc rests on wasn't sticking, so the disc's rotation speed would slow down randomly, being generally inconsitent with the spinning of the machine. A little spit shine(literally) fixed this up, and I haven't had any problems that detracted from my viewing experience since.
I bought this for my daughters 10th birthday and she loves it because it was pink! But it's a nice little case and fit very well. I only gave it four stars because it is a little difficult to work the side buttons because you have to press through the case and sometimes it's not very accurate. But all in all it's great for 10-year-olds!
I bought two of these remotes a few months ago. Both worked well initially. Now neither is working properly and as I found out after 60 days you must get your tech support by email! Hello. Obviously this process has been lengthy and ineffective. It seem they just try to wear you down so you will give up and buy a new remote. The keys on one remote stopped working properly. A recommended software update for the other remote made it stop communicating with my equipment.
I bought these for my grandchildren to use for star gazing. They have taken it a step further & use them to check out the birds and unfortunately the neighborhood. But the main thing is that you more than get your money's worth in this nice set of binoculars.
Very good USB Flash Drive. Large capacity for the price. Can't live without it now. I use it daily to transfer large files between computers.
I purchased this router a few weeks ago, and itnever did work. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.I sent emails to Amazon, and the person I bought itfrom. They didn't even have the courtesy to reply.Don't think I'll do business with either one again.
Very pleased with purchase. It is exactly as described and takes the place of a wireless mouse that (through no fault of its own) was "sticking" and freezing-up. Back to wired has solved the problem.The G5 has a great feel to it and its textured surface allows for a nice bond between hand and mouse. I've never had a mouse that I could balance with individual weights. Frankly, that feature seems a bit over the top, but it is certainly unique.The wire is more flexible then others I recall using; so much so I don't even realize it's wired at all. This is a good one folks. If you need/want a wired mouse I don't know how you could pick a better one.
Just a short review on this one. The firmware on the frame works well, I haven't played with the included software. But I haven't found the compatibility issues that others have noted. I took a slew of pictures (all types including TIF and NEF), ran them through photoshop to convert them to 640x480 jpegs, loaded them to an SD card. I put the card in the frame selected all pictures and loaded them to the frame...done! The only minuses I will give are, fingerprints are rampant on the plastic frame, there is no "select all", only select all in view which makes bulk load and delete a little longer. The on board software is intuitive and simple menus. Even the clock works well, turning on and off every day so it is only on while I am at work. Oh, and the picture quality is nothing short of outstanding. Bright, clear pictures...maybe even a little too much contrast, but nonetheless, the shots look great. 4 out of 5 stars since there is always room for improvement.
Perfect camera. Smallest in the world. Works perfect.
This unit performs very well but I've got a ways to go before I get it all figured out. It does a great job of recording home video regardless of the source input. Even though I have not figured out most of the features of this Personal Media player/recorder as of yet, it is fairly simple or not as complicated to use as some other players. As always is the case in any of these players, it lacks some features that others may have and has features that they do not. It does a good job on music playback and I have to better organize that area for myself. Its got a good "DAY PLANNER" using Microsoft's Outlook as well as its own software. Finally, You can't beat the storage capacity of this thing (60GB) as a "Jump drive" or portable "Hard Drive" and it also reads/writes to MMC/SD media cards as it is sloted to fit both.
These do NOT sound like $200 speakers. They sound like $500 speakers. These are probably the best value in speakers out there and come from the golden age of cambridge soundworks. They are durable, easy to set up on stands or wall mounts, solid cable pegs on back, sound great, form factor is small and non-intrusive. The grills can be removed to reveal the cones for a different look. They can be used for anyI used to work for a audio store and these things were our work horses. They would hold their own against all but the highest end $1000+ speakers. Perhaps the biggest thing is their durability though. During my entire time at the store, I can't recall ever getting a single return on these. I've never seen one broken nor did any one come in with buyers remorse. While the free standing speakers shown here are discontinued, CSW has started making the inwall version again.
The company charged me for the product, but I didn`t get it (probably is USPS fault). I have contact them, but they didn`t reply on my msg. I don`t like the seller. I will never order any product from them again.
Worst printer I ever bought. From day one it had constant erroneous errors...stating that there were more than one cyan ink tank installed when there was not, stating that the ink cartridges were empty when they were not. I am constantly lifting the cover and fiddling with the ink tank just to get the damn thing to reset and print. Sucked up entire ink tank in 2 weeks of use...and I do not print very much!Save your money and your aggrevation and buy an HP!
I sell electronics for a living and test FM transmitters on a regular basis. The Monster unit is what I personally use instead of the Irock, Belkin Tunecast, Belkin Tunecast II, and more.Why you ask? Because it is easy to use, provides a wider frequency range then most others and is more compact. I can't believe the reviewer that "tested" the units with no live signal--he missed out the the difference in sound reproduction, something that my wife and I noiced right away when comparing units side by side--back to back of the exact same song.The Monster scores with:+ Easy to use (no LCD to "try" and look at while driving)+ Provides a wider frequency range then others (more bass)+ Is one unit (nothing to loose)+ Very little drifting (loosing a singal from lack of a solid frequency lock.)+ Takes up less space then other modelsThe Monster's weak points are:- It is noiser then some other brands (I still use it because of the wider frequency range, which overcomes the extra hiss/noise)- NO FM Transmitter will sound as good as a tape adapter or cd player- All FM Transmitters will have reception issues in some areas, normally it is fixed by switching the frequency used.- Can be somewhat expensiveSo I recommend if you are going to use a FM transmitter, perhaps purchase 2 or even 3 models and compare them side-by-side while listening to the same source. I am guessing that many will hear what my wife and I did and keep the Monster.
Nikon stopped making their UV filters, so I had to buy a B + W. It fits, what else can I say.
Taking a signal intended for a VGA and sending it to a display device with component inputs - didn't work.
I did some research before purchasing these and they seemed to have pretty good reviews on sites like cnet.com, and let me tell you, they're wonderful! They're the most comfortable headphones I've ever owned and the sound quality is awesome. I would definitely recommend them. Great value for the price.
I love it when a new gadget works the first time out of the box. This one did on my G4 iBook. Great picture and the recorder works good too, but I haven't had time to master the editing software. Not sure the file format is easily converted to other formats.
This is the most practical, straightforward, reliable PDA around. If you want a great, easy to use personal organizer, look no further than the z22-- It has the perfect feature set for the job (stylish compact design, color screen, Palm organizer software, Graffiti 2, USB Hotsync, incredible battery life, etc.) It is small, adequately featured, and to the point.If you're looking for something that will surf the net, edit office documents, display pretty pictures, and play music, look elsewhere. (However, I would seriously question whether such battery-consuming features are really necessary or practical in a handheld device like this, anyway).More importantly, at $100, you can actually afford to buy another z22 if you lose it and not be so concerned about keeping the unit in ship shape. It's also the smallest PDA around, which makes it easy to carry around in your pocket. Get a screen protector and you're all set. (I do highly recommend the screen protector, as the screen is a bit less durable than the more expensive PDA's).
before i begin, i'd like to let everyone know that i am over 13, but i was unable to write a review since i have a new account and haven't purchased anything yet...so:i recently recieved a creative zen vision m for my birthday and i LOVE it! it holds thousands of songs and hundreds of videos and pictures, as i am sure you all know.i am really into all the interesting features, even if they aren't that important. for example, i love the fact that i can set my pictures as my background, and that i can use other color effects on them such as black and white or sepia. very neat. and i also really like that i can record songs and listen to them whenever.however, i must say it takes a while to get used to working it, but after a day or so its pretty easy. and i wish that you could rip dvds, but hey, it can't do everything.to sum this all up:this mp3 is definitley worth considering when shopping. most people tend to head directly for ipods, but i personally think this is better.
'Kind of cheap plastic. Instructions reasonably easy to follow. Very little help on the Web: what there is is for the previous model. I bought this remote because it purports to have a "learning" function. Well it does, but only for some devices. For a while I thought I was back to the situation I had with my existing "universal" remote - three devices on the universal and one that required its original remote. After two days of retrying several options for my Philips DVP3140, I finally found a four digit code that gave me most, but not all, of the original remote's functions. To its merit however, the UR74A does have a "pass-through" function that - after you have a close match - will let you overlay the Volume and Mute controls to work with all devices. Is it great? No. Is it worth $80? No. Is it good value for money at the above price? Yes, provided you are patient enough to experiment with it for a couple of days.
US Robotics ISA Modem 0460This 56K internal hardware modem can fit into an 8-bit ISA slot. It uses jumpers to set the COM port and the IRQ number. A chart on the back of the card shows the jumper setting for COM 1, 2, 3, or 4. You can select the IRQ number (2, 3, 4, 5, or 7). This provides the most flexibility for computers. But if you remove all the COM jumpers it will become a PNP (Plug and Play) modem. This is a Data / Fax modem. It connects over telephone lines to converse with another computer. The Fax capability allows it to send and receive facsimile messages without a separate dedicated fax machine. But a fax machine is better with a dedicated telephone line as it won't interfere with voice communications at the same time. It is easier to use for the average person.Internal modems are inserted into the appropriate slot after the power is off and the cover removed. When the Windows operating system starts it will recognize the added hardware. You can either let Windows search for the driver software, or direct it to the floppy drive or folder on your hard drive. The driver (mdm3com) for this "56K FAX INT" modem fits on a floppy disk. You will need added software to support sending and receiving faxes on your computer. Some software will handle pages that have been read into the computer via a scanner.This modem can handle the top speed of local telephone lines. If you are further than 3 to 5 miles from the telephone switching station the top speed will probably be lower. Static on the lines can affect transmission speeds. The long wires act as aerials to pick up radio transmissions or electromagnetic disturbances. You may also notice a drop in speed during heavy rains. Thunder and lightning can affect the lines.
I bought one of these cards forPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30and it's a great match. The FZ30 is an older camera and doesn't support the SDHC standard. The Ultra II 2GB is the right speed and size for my camera. Having a builtin USB connector on the card makes it easy to share pictures with any device that has a USB port.
I first saw one of these when a friend had it on his GPS on his motorcycle. He raved about it. So, I got one for me, and one for my girlfriend. I don't have a mount on my motorcycle, so I can't personally attest for it on the bike, although he said it works great. But it works great in my truck, and my girlfriend's car.The velcro goes on very easily, and stays. The glue holds very well. You never need to take the shade off, as it folds over and protects the front when you put it in your glove box (or if you're female and carry a purse, when you put it in your purse).Customer Service from Glare Stomper is excellent as well. They say that if ever you need more velcro, to send an email and they will mail you more, free of charge. Well, my girlfriend destroyed her first GPS (fell in the dog's water bowl), and we needed new velcro strips. An email to Glare Stomper, and sure enough, less than a week later, got more velcro.This is a great product and I highly recommend it.
I was looking for a multi-disc stereo and a DVD player and found this system - don't worry about not seeing how it looks, its a very sleek design. An added bonus for me was the surround sound, which really adds to the DVD experience - terrific sound quality. Getting this system was one of my smartest moves.
product arrived within 2 days. Pages are crystal clear, and good quality plastic. They are made well and the photo sleeves hold up to repeated insertion and removal of photos. Fit photos well.
I bought this dryer about two years ago for about 50$. Now it's about half of the price. Light , comfortable,simple and very powerful dryer.
I recently puchased a pentax iq zoom, the shipping was extreamly fast,even though it was the holidays, the camera is up to my expectations and i'm very pleased with the product and the whole transaction process.
I bought this to use for my Dell laptop to bring it inside my backpack to college classes, and so far it has worked great. It has enough padding to protect the laptop while inside the backpack but fits around it tightly so that I can slip it inside the pack easily. The only improvement would be if it had a small handle on it for when I'm not carrying it inside my backpack, but I'll just be buying another case for that after I finish school.
This organizer works great for me. Holds my registration, insurance card, pen, and a bunch of local area maps. I still need to get a mini flash light and maybe a tire gauge for this thing but it definitely helps keep my glove box organized. Seems durable enough. Only con that I can see is the velcro strap doesn't have enough velcro on it. meaning it is very loose with the small amount of items that in my organizer. I would need to pack this thing FULL in order to get a the strap to attach tightly. All in all - this works out great.
Kodak Easyshare Z812IS 8.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomThis Tamrac camera bag is a nice fit for my Kodak EasyShare Camera. The camera fits in snug and has an external zip pocket for memory cards and extra batteries. We recently used this camera bag for our camera on vacation and it worked out fine for carrying the essentials on our journey. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants their camera well protected and handy over the shoulder for easy access for those pictures you don't want to miss.
INSTALLED IN MY YARD. HAVEN'T HAD A NEW MOLE HILL SINCE. CHASED THEM OUT OF MY YARD AND THAT IS ALL I CARE ABOUT!!
It doesnt look anything like the "user photo." also doesnt have string ontop lk it does in the picture. Kinda missleading
The Meade Travel View 10x25 Mini Folding Roof Prism Binocular is the perfect entry or beginner level binocular. The sheer versatility of these binoculars is amazing. I received mine as a gift and love them. I can sit in my easy chair in my living room and watch the hummingbirds at my hummingbird feeder outside my living room window a mere 9 or 10 feet away. The view is crisp clear and very good even at dusk with diminishing light. I also take these binoculars to the canal and bird/nature watch there, everything up to 1000+ yards is made easily viewable regardless of lighting conditions. These binoculars are even good for gazing at the moon. Simply the best starter binoculars for anyone looking for an economical yet effective way to enhance hobby viewing. These binoculars are simple, no bells or whistles yet they have everything they need in features and construction to make for a lifetime of great viewing. Very durable and rigid construction make for binoculars you'll want to take everywhere and can due to it's compact size! The soft rubber grips assure a good handle on things and the light weight mean you can hold these for hours easily. The field of view is quite good and the focus dial set in the middle rotates smoothly with either hand. Great all purpose binocular for the nature or sports lover on a budget. Classic Meade quality at an entry price make for an everyday everywhere pair of binoculars!
This thing rocks. Plain and simple. I am a professional photographer that goes through batteries like none other. With several off camera flash (580EXII) and a AA magazine for my battery pack it's safe to say that I've spent almost as much in batteries in the last 5 years than I have in some of my other gear. So when I wised up and started buying rechargeable batteries I was happy at last...till they wouldn't hold a charge for more than a few snaps. So, I just threw them in a drawer somewhere and just thought I would use them for remotes some time in the future.Then along came this little jewel...The first thing I did when I received it was to check it out to make sure it was reading power correctly. It was. My new eneloops read 100% charge. Then I read the instructions. What what?! These things purge batteries and recycles them. Idea! Check the batteries in the drawer that I had forgotten about a couple months back. BAM! It purged the batteries and in a matter of about 14 hours (I think) it recharged them, purged them again to train them, and recharged them again. Now, they're all working at 100%. Now that's what I'm talking about!!! I won't have to buy batteries for a while to come!Also, there are some added features with this charger. You can charge a single battery as well as 8. You can choose to do a fast or slow charge as well. For this reason I pack it in my bag to weddings and events just in case I need it or my second shooters need it for whatever reason. And the one thing I LOVE about this? I can mix and match any and all brands that I have. So say you've got 1 energizer, 4 eneloops, 2 rayovac, and 1 whatever else, you can charge them all without worry and eliminate the other, smaller, chargers that come with the batteries.This thing is a lifesaver. It has become a staple in my bag and on my desk and I highly recommend it!!!Now...if they just made one for camera batteries...
Sturdy, perfect fit , love the holster clip , would recommond to anyone who works out and needs a place to put their ipod .
When I first tried out this radio, I was able to listen for at least a half hour without having to crank it up again. The one thing I noticed is that the longer it's cranked, the longer the radio lasts. The light also brightens longer, and the flashing LED works well, too. The siren is very loud, and it should only be used in extreme emergencies.Be warned that when cranking, don't overdo it. My mistake was cranking the device so fast that eventually the gears wore out and broke. Perhaps they should've used metal gears that last longer instead of the plastic ones, but I guess the lesson learned here is to never crank it so fast.
I got this router along with the Linksys USB Wireless Adapter (Version 2.6) about 4 months ago. It has performed flawlessly since the day i connected it. It is currently operating across a house and 3 stories up with excellant signal strength. I have yet to see an instance where the speeds where anything less that what i get on my wired line. Well worth the money.
The Canon EOS Rebel G is absolutely wonderful. The autofocus is the fastest I've ever used. The metering system is difficult to fool, although I've still managed to do it a couple times. It has a wide range of automatic modes which all produce excellent results and save me a lot of work. But when I want more control, several semi-automatic modes and a fully manual mode allow me to do whatever I want with as little or as much work as I want. This camera has served well in all sorts of conditions in all kinds of situations. Even in the fully-automatic &quot;snapshot&quot; mode, the Rebel G can capture some unbelievable shots. It's easy to load, and the batteries last longer than I'm used to, so that's another bonus. Lots of extras are available which I can't wait to try out! You can't go wrong here. Buy it.
Nowhere does it state the size of the TV screen !
I used these baffles on my in ceiling speakers. I was hoping that using these would help to lower the crossover of my speakers when using my audyssey set up in my receiver. Unfortunately, these did not seem to have any discernable impact on the sound in this instance. The product itself is made of thick foam and is fairly flexable. This product would likely work best in an installation where you can install the baffle and then install the speaker - in my installation I had to install the baffle over the back of the speaker which made it difficult to surround the speaker and turned out to be not very effective. In conclusion, the product itself is good, but you may want to think about how it will be installed and if it will really have any impact to the sound or if you are just using it to keep moisture and debris out of your speaker.
i thought this set would be have a lower profile but they stick out quite a bit. they are large and bit bit bulky. they fit nice however, very snug.
works great....easy to install, ready and everything. just a reminder, it may need the adapters for th plugs to replace stock speakers if those are the ones being upgraded. however, i'm happy with the speakers. for the price i got them, they performed up to my expectations. in fact, they sometimes surprise me with the quality of the base sound sometimes. definitely your money's worth and thEN SOME
I am shocked by how terrible these sound. It reminds me of listening to an AM station on a portable transistor radio, if you're old enough to remember that. I'm surprised Maxell would put their name on these. I won't look at Maxell products the same way again.
Great GPS. Other than being a bit bulky it leaves the newer models in the dust. Extra feature of MSN Direct makes it even better, with gas prices goin g up, its great being able to see which one is the cheapest in your location. Traffic update is OK. Weather update is awesome. And movie theater times update is also great. Used to go North and South Carolina, and got me everywhere and anywhere I wanted to go. Don't leave home without it.
i already own the m250 which is a great little unit in itself. this model is one step above it though. i purchased the e250 today but returned it. it's a beautiful piece of equipment, but there were several issues, one, the recording button can be pressed too easy by accident, two, it has an equalizer, but not customizable, three, it soulds good but the m250 & the c150(model being reviewed) sounded crisper & louder than the e250. i feel this model is the best for me. has all the great features of the m-model but with a color screen. i like the compactness of it over the e-model. also, i like the AAA battery rather than the rechargable battery. when it dies, you just pop in a new battery. the e-model needs to be recharged. hope this review helps. enjoy.
I ended up getting the VC version of this lens because I had read that it was better for videos which is what I got it for.Pros:Great BokehGreat ColorGreat Build QualityConstant f2.8Cons:A little soft for my tasteHeavy - but its a 2.8 so its worth it.Doesn't work on full frame cameras like the 5d mii; when I decide to upgrade my camera, my VC 650 dollar lens won't work with it.
So, you can only get so excited about about printer ink, but I will say that I can't believe I have not been ordering ink from Amazon all these years. I typically trek out to BBuy for ink. No more. This 2-pack was cheaper, on my doorstep in 2 days, and I didn't even need to get up. Awesome.
I have always used a UV or Haze filter on my camera lenses mainly to protect the front element of the lens. Tiffen products are top notch. I remommend then to anyone who uses cameras with interchangeable lenses.
I ordered this because it was Amazon Prime and I needed it the next day. I had two main issues with this:1) One of the knobs was not glued on well enough and just spins around (so one port is sort of lost). I only needed 3 so this is not a huge issue for me.2) The ports that you connect the wires into are a HUGE HUGE HUGE pain in the butt to deal with. The wires come out repeatedly.It does work, but there were multiple other products about the same price range that if I had more time, I would have selected. This needs to be re-engineered and taken up a notch.
This film Ilford 400 Super Fine is color film. There for if you are processing it in a darkroom that is for black and white your film will turn out purple! Trust me I made the mistake because it was on sale and I couldn't resist (normally I use Ilford HP5 Plus, Delta 100, or Delta 400). BIG MISTAKE! I should have checked the website but I trusted that they wouldn't lie about the type of film it is. It's BoGuS!
I have a VHS to DVD machine and this work great in it, just as Verbatim always has for the 4+ years I had the machine. I bought these to test out computers as well as a duplicator I bought as a Christmas gift for someone and they work great.The only downside is they take longer to write than most DVDs that are 16x but that is okay because they come out perfect and the lighscribe looks great on them.
This is a fantastic speaker system. The sub woofer is huge for computer system, but then again I use my computer for everything, blue ray movies, gaming and music. It has a control panel that lets you adjust setting with remote or touch and the best feature when listening to music is surround sound 2x it uses all the speakers yes all 6.1 of them
It looks like nice and I trusted the Antec name but one of the fans died after about 3 months. I can not recommend this. The warranty is 3 years but it does not cover shipping so in the end it's too expensive to deal with getting it repaired/replaced
Works as advertised. Using a Macbook Pro 15 inch to connect via Firewire to an old-style video camera with the slower firewire port.
The film that serves certain Sharp and Panasonic fax machines is reasonable. But I had a terrible time replacing it, because I did not squeeze the plastic wheel from the used film all the way in. Then the film was getting cut, and the machine did not work.It's unclear whether this can be reused. Now better machines exist that have more efficient media. but for the occasionally used old machine, this is good enough.
The technical content no longer states that the device supports caller ID, so that review is obsolete.Note that the tech details also says that the two units are connected by Infrared (not RadioFreq, like a cordless phone, like I'd expect...).Be sure you can can return this unit! If you need high speed (modem) or caller ID, I'd go for a wired cable (I'm am an engineer... :-(... ).
This is my first iPod, even though i have been using mac's for about 4 years now! Now i am a proud owner of this product. I could not be happier. 1st things 1st, i am sure you can read all the other reviews and find out that this product is bar none the best out there. But most importantly this is a multiuse product. I now how a portable 15gb firewire harddrive! and this product is smart enough to know the diff b/w music and my other files. as a student i MUST be able to have my documents on hand at all times, and &quot;my comp crashed&quot; does not work now a days. Along my purchase of my pod i picked up a media card reader, so while i am on the go with my digital camera (d100 nikon) i do not have to worry about carrying so many cards for my camera! and i also picked up a voice recorder, this allows me to record audio, which really helps me with things like test reviews, and meetings. (also helps with soundtrack as well). I know that 15g is not much by todays standards, but you have the ability to add an remove these files with ease. as a side note, i honestly do not see how people could actually use a pod that is larger, i have a hard enough time keeping track of 1990 songs i have on it right not (almost 6days worth)
I just received the camera and it was the wrong camera. They delivered an inferior camera, the 43CIR. When I called to return the item they tried to sell me the camera I ordered for a much higher price.If you already ordered this camera, make sure you have the correct camera.If you are thinking this is a good price, well it is only because they are shipping a different camera.
A great product, much better in value than Monster Cable and some of the other big names
I absolutely love how sleek portable and functional this little mouse is. Furthermore to option to have it wireless or usb is wonderful. Highly recommend.
Worst mouse I've ever bought, hands down. First one lasted all of 3 days. Then it stopped charging, wouldn't pair with the computer, the red LED on the bottom wouldn't even come on to signify it was moving over something. Sent it back and got a replacement. This one lasted a week and a half, then the same thing. It just stopped working all of a sudden. I tried swapping out batteries, leaving it to "fully charge", re-pair with the computer. It's completely dead. I did everything I was supposed to, followed the manual, left it on the charge station when I wasn't using it, etc etc.I had another cheap Macally wired mouse a few years ago that was also a piece of junk. I figured since this one actually cost a bit of money the quality might be better. My mistake. I'll never buy a Macally product again.
I bought this case and found it unsatisfactory for use even at the relatively low price. It is made of very stiff bulky leather that adds a lot of weight and bulk to my otherwise sleek Palm TX. The double layer front cover to give simple web pocket storage for memory cards does not protect the cards from dirt and dammage and finially, the belt clip is ineffective. After only a few minutes seated in my vehicle it slid off my belt and luckly landed on the seat. Could just as easily landed on the street resulting in dammage to my PDA. I was offered 12% discount to buy more from the dealer but declined. Good idea - Bad design.
I've owned so many of these I've lost count for family members and gifts. They sound great and I can even participate in loud activities (lawn mowing) and still listen to them. Great sound, great range, great price (if under $20). What more can you ask for?
I purchased this for my wife since she has recently gotten her own office at work. I was somewhat apprehensive since some of the reviews I have read said that there was buzzing from the speaker and low bass but since it is going in an office and would probably not be used for an office party I thought I would take a chance on it. I must say that I hear no buzzing and the bass is quite adequate. No butt thumping bass, but good enough for the intended purpose. My wife LOVES it!!! She is using her first generation Nano. It fits well, the sound quality is very good and she is so excited that she actually is looking forward to going to work and using it. The unit is so small that you cannot believe the sound. If this is something you would consider for a compact Ipod speaker system, you cannot go wrong. I may buy one for myself.
I bought this camera based on the reviews and on the superb Zeiss T star lens that is 24mm-120mm (35 mm equivalent)-the range I normally shoot in. The camera has all the bells and whistles and more to satisfy the advanced amateur and pro. (A friend of mine wants one to shoot weddings.) I shot photos at 3mp and the prints were like postcards! It is a little bulky, but still light enough to carry. Some reviewers didn't care for the screen display being at the top of the camera, but that was not a problem for me. The camera functions are well thought out and are numerous. Being able to use a compact flash card or memory stick is a plus. The camera even tells you how many minutes are available on the rechargeable battery.The only quibbles I had were that you cannot delete all the pics at once that you want to get rid of; you must do them one-by-one. I ordered the HVL 32X flash unit and I don't care for the location of the hot shoe off to the side on the grip, but I plan to solve that by using it on an overhead flash bracket.The camera arrived with Russian language characters in it and it took awhile to figure out how to change the language to English. The instruction book pretty well outlines all the functions, but it can be confusing in parts. My suggestion is that if you are going to get this camera and pay the price for it, get the training DVDs that are available so you can learn all the nifty functions.It is a superb camera, well worth the price just for the incredible lens.
Great deal on a hdmi cable that would have been priced at a premium anywhere else.HDMI (2 meter) 6 foot cable HQ 1080P 1.3b
It's a CAT5 cable, and it's long. I mean really, how can it go wrong?I used this to hook my PS3 up to my router before I learned of the built in WiFi on the PS3. I still have my PS3 hooked up via this cable because, in the long run, hard wired is more reliable and it's still a bit faster.
I used it in a Water Park and it's incredible!!Great deal from Amazon!
I purchased my Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 in January specifically to take on my vacation to Italy. I did not regret it! It's lightweight and very convenient to carry in my purse when not in use. I used 400 speed and I took pictures through the bus windows (without the flash), on cloudy days and even on a boat ride in the afternoon rain and never had a problem. It was quick and easy to learn how to utilize the extra features: date, red-eye reduction, zoom and wide angle. The night time pictures did blur - I did not have the suggested tripod. I had a great time in Italy and I have wonderful pictures to recall the fun!
I agree that it was easy to install and seems to be working correctly but when I put security on it, I can't access it at all. I tried to find a tech support line but none of the info that came with it is still active. The email address for eHome isn't there anymore, I tried going onto Dlink since eHome is a division and they don't have this model anywhere under their line of products. I just need to know why even I can't access it once it's secure. I'm sure it's something that I didn't do (I'm not an IT person by any means)but I need someone to tell me what that may be. Good product...bad support.
Was a little skeptical an HDMI cable under $5 but took the risk since there really was no risk. Got it today and it works great on our HDTV. I can tell the difference for sure from regular setup to the HD with this, So you really cannot go wrong with this cable. Don't waste you $$$ onhigher priced item try this! Using with Dish Network.
Yhe cable wasthe "right price" and delivery was very fast. Plugged it in and started traveling..
I bought this b/c it was cheap compared to other 10 outlet surge protectors. It has a warranty if anything ever happened to your device that is plugged into it. Oh yeah, and did I mention that it has 10 outlets! Perfect for the home entertainment center.
I have always found Apple products to be reliable and reasonable. I buy Apple whenever possible.
One word for this drive "superb". I have two Lacie external drives, a 250 and this 500 on my MAC G5. Both were plug and use. The 800 connection is fast and I have never had any problems. They are worth every penny!
For a silicon skin this works well. The texture is pleasant, not sticky or slippery. The surface doesn't attract dust or lint. Has no odor, comes in different colors and the price is very inexpensive. Easy to get the ipod in and out. The fit is a bit too loose, which I consider a drawback, nothing major, but it could fit tighter. Does the job to protect the ipod from scratches or sliding around on a desk. I doubt it will protect it from damage due to dropping it. For a low cost it's a nice skin that works.
This enclosure did not work right out of the box. I sent it back and purchased the Hard Disk USB 3.5 Inch External Enclosure SATA/IDE NEW from Gemtronix, which works great.
The PC2700 memory worked in my notebook very well. I received item in a timely manner and it was wrapped well to preserve workability. Would definitely recommend them again.
These are the worst cables I have ever bought. I have a 63 inch plasma TV and the picture is COMPLETELY CHOPPY! Ruins the entire point of having a big TV. DO NOT BUY THESE CABLES!
At under $2, this was an absolute steal for an HDMI cable, and because it was so cheap, we chose to pay for the rush delivery to get it here even faster. We paid roughly $9.50 for the shipment so that we could have it in one or two days, however, the seller didn't actually ship the item until 4 days after we placed the order, which made paying for the rush delivery a little pointless, in my opinion. As far as that goes, I feel a little ripped off, but the item arrived promptly after it shipped and would have worked fine, had my boyfriend's TV cooperated. Still a great buy.Seller really needs to work on response time, however. If you're expecting to get your items quickly, it won't do you much good to throw in the extra cash for the rush option. Just an FYI.
I liked the fact that the plug provided the 3-pin options and they were up to 6 such outlets. That way, i can plug in my computer or other equipment that require 3- pins as opposed to the more readily but lucking 2-pin extension cables
I bought this for my husband for his birthday, as he easily forgets passwords, but he was never able to get it to work. He was stubborn enough not to look online at the tips to scan your fingerprint, and I think he was also impatient. However it happened to be, though, it sits plugged in but not used. A waste of the money for us.
I purchased a new Sony KDE-37XS955 37" Widescreen HDTV from Amazon, at full price, on 3/21/05. Amazon delivered the TV on 3/30/05 as promised in good packing condition. After unpacking and setting up the TV we turned the TV on. The sound was good but the picture was unrecognizable. Per Amazon policy I called Sony.Day 1: Called Sony to report problem with TV.Day 2: Sony repairman shows up to diagnose and make repairs. Repairman tells methat Sony has instructed him get and replace 2 parts.Day 3: Repairman calls to inform me that the parts are backordered and it could bea week.Day 7: Called repairman to check on part. Repairman says Sony tells him it couldbe another week.Day 14: Called repairman to check on part. Repairman says he still waiting on partand just does not know when it will be in.Day 15: Still no word on part. Call Sony and get representative that says he willlook into my problem and have someone call me in 24 hours.Day 16: I do not receive a call so I call Sony. Representative says that they shouldhave informed me that a response could be 24 to 48 hours. They alsoinformed they did work weekends and would call me the next day.Day 17: I do not receive a call so I again call Sony. Representative informs me thatmy file has moved to "the next level" and that "those people" do not workweekends and they would call me on Monday.Day 19: Monday 5:00pm ET still no call. I call Sony again and demand to speakwith someone who can help me. Sony puts a supervisor on the phone whotakes my information and tells me they will call me back.Day 20: Sony calls me back for the first time. They tell me the part is in and willbe out tomorrow to do the repair.Day 21: Repairman comes out to do repair. Part does NOT fix problem. I call Sony. They inform me they will call me back.Day 22: Repairman calls to arrange pickup for TV. They want to take it in to the shop for testing and repairs. This is the 3rd time I have had to take off work to meet someone.Day 23: Repairman picks up TV. I email Amazon for the forth time for help. They email back to say that they are unable to do anything. I exercise my right and dispute the charge on my credit card with Bank of America. I file a complaint with State of Florida Dept. of Consumer Services.Day 29: No response from Sony or Amazon. If this were a new car, the State of Florida would have declared it a "Lemon" and made the seller refund the purchase price.What I have is a real expensive paperweight, that I paid for a month ago, that neither Sony nor Amazon will fix or replace.
I had a problem getting the printer to acklowledge the cartridge was installed. Finally turned of printer and restarted it and it worked.
I bought this TV a week ago and I liked the looks, price etc. etc.. It worked fine with my computer, cable and the regular coax antenna. The problem started when I conneted it my DVD player through component input. I have a good DVD, which shows crystal clear on my CRT. But when I playe the same movie on the same DVD and cables, this TV just doesn't work.The acknowledgements at the begining of the movie had some text on a white background - the whole image was scrambled - no clue of text or anything. Whenever there was something bright or shiny the screen flickers/scrambles in that area.Worst was when I swithced on the subtitles, whenever there were two lines of text, the image will get skewed and scrambled in the subtitle area.For this problem I had my TV exchanged, but unfortunately the second one which I got was a returned set for some reason(the only available at the store). I was assured that this didn't had any problem but sure it had the same problem and was worse in some cases.I am surprised how two different sets can have the same problem. Has someone experienced this ... or can suggest a solution.. 'cos the same DVD, player and the cables work perfectly with my CRT.
The cable was shipped in a padded envelope. One end of the cable was either damaged in shipment or deformed as the metal connector couldn't be plugged in. I managed to straighten it out with a pair of pliers but asked for a replacement anyway.
I find these headphones very comfortable to wear, but after only 3 days, the foam ear covers began to shred and are now completely missing.
Boots are exactly what you'd expect. They fit cat6 quite snugly (cat5e might be a little loose) and are easy to get on. Only reason it's not 5 stars is the product isn't what I'd consider best in class. That being said it's probably good enough for 95% of users. I would purchase again if I need to make more cables.
The Canon BCI-3ePBK Photo Cartridge provides some of the slickest, sharpest photo images ever with no blur or smearing. We highly recommend it.
As a Home Theater installer I have yet to see any TV with a better picture. Even without video calibration this TV was Stunning. The perfect match for Blu-Ray or HD-DVD.There where no visible pixels and HD-ILA will not burn in or drop pixels. I cannot say enough about this TV. You really do get what you pay for.
We are a small company that frequently gets short-term contracts with much larger companies. That means we have to ramp up quickly, communicating with executives and other contacts we may never meet personally, and may only work with for a short time.Before we got this phone, we tried to use the tinny, inadequate speaker-phone feature on our AT&amp;T business phones. We often had to ask people to speak up and repeat what they said, and people sometimes had trouble understanding us. When you need to build a working relationship quickly over the phone that's a problem.Since we got this phone these problems are gone. Conference calls go faster and smoother, meetings are over sooner, and our communication with clients is better. Great sound quality is that important.And great sound quality is what this phone has. It not only makes people's voices sound clearer, it makes them seem more human and present. You can hear subtle tone-of-voice changes that might be missing from a conventional phone conversation, but can really make a difference when you're trying to negotiate a contract or close a deal.The only downsides to this phone are:1) It's a conference phone, not a desktop phone. It has minimal features, only supports one line, etc.2) With the subwoofer, power supply, phone lines etc. there are a lot of wires. Use a couple of Cable Turtles to organize them or they'll drive you wild. In a good design choice, only one cable goes to the unit that sits on your conference table; the woofer stays on the floor next to the power supply.3) The price is pretty high. Many people will probably be more than satisfied with one of Polycom's lower-priced products, which I have used and are also excellent. But when communication is key to your business, it's worth spending more to have the best, and this phone is it.
It's small, and functions well. It's made out of plastic, but if you abused it enough to break it, I'm sure your camera would be a goner too. I bought 2 of these. I put one of the base units on my tripod, and the other on my monopod. The camera piece is so small, I just leave it on. So I can switch back and forth easily between the two pods without moving the base unit around. It does not interfere with the operation of either of the pods. I use it for my Canon SX20IS camera. It does interfere with battery replacement in my model camera, but nothing else. You'll have to remove the part on the camera to get the battery door open. Not much of a problem, it unscrews using a penny or dime if you don't have a screwdriver with you.
My previous camera before owning this one was a Canon Elph S230, so my comparisons are with that camera in mind.PROS:-A great price for 5MP and 6x optical zoom-The 6x optical zoom, up to 24x digital zoom is awesome-No time limit on movies, as long as you have memory-Takes beautiful photos (Macro mode work great)-Has some neat settings like fireworks, portrait and scenery that adjust everything automatically for youCONS:-Bigger than the Canon Elph series, can't really stick it in your pocket-AA batteries (a pro for most people, I actually preferred the rechargeable Lithium battery on my Canon that already came with a recharger);-no eye-hole (technical term?), only display to take photos (I got used to this real fast; most people only use the display anyways)-only one movie size, and its not very bigWhat you need to buy along with the camera...-AA rechargeables and recharger-camera case-SD memory card (size depending on how many photos you take at a time)
it arrived earlier than expected, setup was simple as usual, and it works great with my 1.42ghz eMac, though i havent scanned 35mm film or slides with it, ill test the slides later on, see how they turn out.17in, 1.42 ghz eMac, 1ghz RAM, 160gb HD
This cordless optical mouse is amazing for the price. It has all of the features of a $70 mouse, with a scroll wheel that tilts and serves as a third button. I also like the fact that this mouse works instantaneously once you plug it in. My cordless Bluetooth mouse took a few seconds to work after stating up the computer, which was annoying. I originally purchased this mouse for my laptop, and have since bought one for my home computer, and one for my work computer. Excellent range with very precise pointer control. Invisible laser is a plus. The mouse automatically turns off when you snap the USB transmitter onto the underside for storage. I highly recommend this product.
Having owned the entry-level Primus 152's for a year and impressed with their good sound I wanted to take advantage of the lower internet pricing offered on the Beta 20's and then give them a user review. Infinity has and still uses their C.M.M.D. (Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm) drivers on some higher-end lines on current models and those that preceded the Betas and the company implies that its properties have sonic advantages over other materials when compared to others including woven Kevlar. I have owned three other speakers that used Kevlar, two made by Wharfedale, that being the Diamond 8.2 and the Evo 2-10's which I now have that serve as my reference pair. I wasn't all that happy with the Diamonds since they had some midrange roughness I couldn't overlook. The Evo's though are very smooth and detailed with a well defined treble and uncolored response top to bottom. I also own the highly regarded Energy RC-10's which also uses a Kevlar cone and have good things to say of them as well.The Beta 20's are almost as deep as they are tall which gives them a bit of a chunky appearance when viewed from their sides but their clean looking mounting plates and curved fronts mostly compensate for that. In this case, better deep than tall, since their 13.7 inch height and understated appearance keeps them from dominating the room. Infinity also makes another bookshelf model, the Beta 10, which has a five inch woofer as opposed to the 20's six and a half inch driver. Finish choices are cherry or black-ash vinyl veneer. Since they are rear-ported they are best positioned away from the wall a bit and should be, if possible, stand-mounted rather than placed in an enclosed bookshelf for the flattest response and with each weighing in at 20.5 lbs. good, solid stands are important. With an efficiency rating of 90 dB at 8 ohms impedance, just about any good mass-market stereo or multi-channel receiver should drive them easily.I placed them about 1.5 ft from the short wall in my 17 X 12 living room, on 24" Wood-Technology stands (heavy metal stands with a 7 inch top-piece would've been ideal) and first ran them flat in stereo mode but found that they sounded best when mated with a subwoofer with the receiver's crossover set to 80 Hz which took some of the bass work off the Betas and onto the sub with its crossover set to roll off the frequencies above 100Hz. The result was very satisfying, tight bass. Running them full-range, the bass is not the best I've ever heard in a large bookshelf, but certainly not the worst either. One of the first things I did notice was the way the Beta's handled midrange instruments and voices - very natural and inviting with very good front soundstaging so that the Beta center C-250, which I also own, is not only good with dialog and effects when watching movies but is also great for music. I find it easy to relax into the Beta's for extended periods with all the types of music that I have in my collection. For example, in Gary Burton's wonderful smooth jazz CD, `Cool Nights'(GRP), Bob James' keyboards and Burton's vibraphone solos have both the clarity and body that closely approaches that of my Evo 10 reference pair. The pair of speakers amply fill an average sized listening room so that they do indeed sound big, like small floorstanders and both male and female vocals are warm without sounding husky. To sum up, it seems to me that Infinity's C.M.M.D. engineers have done their job well with their low-distortion, rich and neutral sounding Beta 20 speakers and I give them my unreserved thumbs-up.Associated Equipment:Denon AVR-1707 7 Channel Receiver (75 wpc)Denon DVD-1940CI PlayerBoston Acoustics VR-500 SubwooferBIC Acoustech HT-63 Surrounds
Many years ago I started having the signs and symptoms of Carpal Tunnel (repetitive stress injury) syndrome in my right wrist, because I spent (and still spend) a lot of time every day on a computer keyboard.At the time I worked for a pharmaceutical manufacturer, and when I mentioned my problem of stiffness & soreness in my wrist to my manager, I was sent to the plant's industrial engineer. He scheduled an ergonomic study of my desk, including the chair, mouse, keyboard, and typing position - hands, wrists, arms, torso, legs and feet, and observed my habits.From that study came his recommendation for me to adjust the arms on my office chair a specific way to support them while I typed, plus to acquire a trackball and an ergonomic keyboard (that the Company paid for!) - the type this is - to eliminate the problem of the angled wrist position during touch typing - either side-to-side or up and down, to keep my wrists straight and level, eliminating the cause of Carpal Tunnel in this context (note: your experience may vary; this is not a medical recommendation).When I first got the keyboard it took a couple days to get used to it but once I did, and while wearing a wrist brace to help the hand/arm position training, my symptoms subsided very quickly.Now, over a decade later I have never been without an ergonomic keyboard (that my Company pays for!) and I also have never had a recurrence of symptoms, unless of course I wind up having to use a regular keyboard for any length of time in my job in I.T. in which case it takes less than a day for me to feel the impact of using the standard keyboard and having to compromise proper typing position.I cannot survive without my ergonomic keyboard! This one was purchased to backup a well worn identical model at home, as I never use a standard keyboard here either but noticed the supply growing smaller, and the price offered was too good to pass up.My fear is that manufacturers will stop producing them due to low demand, and yet we hear all the time about hand surgery centers who deal with Carpal Tunnel. Insurance pays tens of millions for treatment after the fact, and yet often I have had to push to get approval for a $40 keyboard and a $25 trackball from Company expense money, to prevent the issue in the first place! Makes no sense but that's how my experience has been.It certainly would be far cheaper and less intrusive just to treat the problem at its source; namely, bad posture while typing, instead of shelling out all the money to operate once the Syndrome has taken its toll on the wrist joint.Meanwhile, the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard, one of the few remaining on the market, is the ideally-suited keyboard to help curb the issues which can cause a repetitive stress injury in the hand or wrist, and it is of such good quality that it lasts and lasts. It is like any other piece of molded plastic, however, in that it is subject to wear and tear, dust and debris, but with a little maintenance even stuck keys can be fixed easily.I've used my previous unit so much I have actually worn the letters off the keys, but for a touch typist that does not matter as we don't have to look at the keys to type.The keyboard also helps keep pests (my family) off my computer because they, not being used to the split design of an ergonomic keyboard, detest using this one so they avoid my computer when they can, and complain whenever they must use it for a moment.Indeed, also because the letters are worn off, they struggle to find the right keys to press since the keys are not located in the standard position and that largely keeps anyone else away from borrowing Dad's computer to do anything. The ideal situation for me!I really never have understood why this design would not become standard on all computers and keyboards, given all we know about what causes Carpal Tunnel when a person is on a keyboard 8 to 10 hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week but alas, it has not been a high volume seller, I would imagine. Not everyone has been as fortunate as I was to actually have an engineer evaluate the root cause of my impending problem with a mind toward prevention instead of treatment after the fact - an investment which saved that company tens or hundreds of thousands of worker's compensation claims, I'm sure, and one which is actually very smart business. I took that information forward into my subsequent job and have continued to negotiate a $60 expense investment to prevent a much more expensive worker's comp situation due to bad ergonomics in the work place.Good product, worth the money, and even for a non-touch typist it helps keep the typing position straight and level so that the wrist does not become inflamed and cause joint injury.At this price, a great value! I bought a spare to back up my well-worn keyboard just in case they go off the market. By the time this one truly wears completely out at least I'll have a reserve unit to fall back on.
Just got this lens as a Christams gift, and I'm really impressed with it. It's a little soft at the edges wide open, but if you stop it down a bit, you get most of the corner sharpness back. It's also a little heavier than I'm used to, and I was suprized by how large it is. Nonetheless, it's a great lens for the landscapes I like shooting.
Since the CR-2 batteries required for the Nikon N-65 are expensive although not too hard to find, I purchased the MB-17 as an alternative to having to use the CR-2 batteries. It requires 4 AA batteries, either rechargeable or alkaline (I use NiMH rechargeables) and works great. Although it adds weight and bulk to the camera, the ability to use inexpensive AA batteries makes it worth the trade-off and the additional size works better for my larger hands. The shape follows the cameras shape and everything fits together very nicely. It installs easily to the tripod socket on the bottom of your N-65 and the only thing you must do prior to installation is remove the CR-2 batteries from the cameras battery compartment. Construction is plastic but it is solidly made and should perform well for many years.
I highly recommend these if your looking for a great deal on some great speakers. I have 2 sets of these being amplified with an alpine 4 ch amp and I couldn't be happier. They give a good low end sound that is hard to get in a truck without subs but easily fit in the doors. They arent the very best money will buy, but they will be very pleasing especially at the price compared to others out there for 99% of buyers.
I bought this headset the other day and so far, I love it. The sound quality is great (I love it when I play Counter Strike), it is comfortable, and according to the people I talk to, the microphone is great too. This is definately an item I would recomend. Great headset for very little money.
Does just what the ad said. Holds Panasonic camera just fine with little room for anything else. Good looking. Seems well made. Not bulky.
My daughter loves this radio. She loves being able to connect her mp3 player to it. It is a cool stereo with touch screen and remote.
I've had the TV for about a month now and the image is great. I don't notice any lag effect or clouding issues that I've read about even when the TV is on for over 8 hrs. I'm not sure if this is luck or not, but glad either way!
This little docking speaker works very well-good sound. It doesn't have a docking station for the 5th generation nano but the one that comes with it fits fine (though it is white). I like the fact that it charges while playing.
The Picture frame has a nice crisp image quality, but I found the interface hard to use. The memory capacity was very low too, and could only upload about 10 pictures (high resolution). I was frustrated with the direct link to the computer, and a flash drive might have been easier.Overall I found it very hard to use.
I've searched a lot before choosing the K10D and the camera ended up just as good as expected.The body is just like any professional equipment, bulk and heavy enough to help the hand shaking not to be transferred to the picture. By the way the shake reduction is just wonderful! You can take a 1/15' picture without any blurry.And all the settings can be easily accessed using the program mode dial and the two smaller dials available at your fingertips.The 18-55mm lens & camera body pack is the best you can get! I've looked all around in USA and Canada and could not find a bargain like this!The lens itself is just enough as a start: really wide and a nice zoom on the same set.The battery is a warning point: buy a spare one or you may be suddenly in need for a recharge.One small setback is the computer cable: why not using the usual USB port (at the camera end)? Now I have another cable to carry around.And another thing: although the body seems to be compatible with any other Pentax lens, I could not get auto-focus with my old 80-300mm one...But it still deserves a 5 star rating!
The shuffle is the best Mp3 Player ever created! I like the iPod shuffle better than my iPod Mini (Can hear bass really well on shuffle). I highly recommend the iPod shuffle to anyone who loves music. You can hear parts of songs that you haven't noticed before! So treat yourself, and get an iPod shuffle!
After buying this dino in 2006, and upgrading it with an SSD, and 2 extra power bricks, this thing still works!
i love this mouse! generally, people who have used my computer either loved it or hated it, so my advise is, if you get a chance play with it before you buy it.i am a gamer, and it works out great for me. it's very comfortable, you don't need to move it, so basically you can use it on your lap or on any other tiny surface you can think of. when it drops, the ball falls out, but all you do is stick it back in and you're good to go!
the &quot;certified plus&quot; tdk's don't work with my burner. the burner locks up and freezes the program
I found the same items in regular store. It cost 3 times than the one I have from Amazon.It's nice and protective.
Me like fire. Me like CharBroil Trentino Outdoor Fireplace. Me like easy assembly and all parts being there. Me no like missing parts - no parts missing - me like that. Me like Trentino Outdoor Fireplace with fire in it. Me have good times around fire. You will too.
I just got these, and they are great. They replaced my white ipod earbuds. The sound is really good, and the bass response is nice, much more then earbuds. The retractable cords are really handy. They fit my ears really well, took a few mins to find out how to get em snug.Also, I do wear glasses, and these work great. Im not sure why people complain about poor sound or bass, because for me these have great sound and bass. I guess these are just a hit or miss, either they fit your ears or they dont. There is no sound "leakage" that I have noticed either.Overall these are really nice, and comfy headphones.
This is my first experience with a webcam on my Compaq Pentium 4 Laptop.Setup was pretty easy and it works great when you consider it only cost $35. For the money this is really great.Movements are a little jerky but when you just sit there and talk it works fine.I would recommend it to anybody looking to get started before you spend 3-4 times more.
I deal a lot with CF and SD cards in the field and this case has the best size, security, and features of everything I've seen. The ability to see the cards that are inside is also very valuable for making at-a-glance checks of what is still available. They do fit tightly, but that is probably good and also, I've noticed that if you put them in properly it's easier to get them out. I haven't tested it for waterproofness, but I'm guessing that its safe to drop it briefly in water. Another nice thing is that this case is more compact than many competitors including the pelican one,
This camera case is great. It has plenty of room and more. It was definitely worth the money I paid for it. I highly reccommend this case.
Worked flawlessly for a little over a year and then started dropping daily. Latest firmware upgrade didn't help and NOW the router is not consistently accessible via the web interface. Support is hella confusing and updates difficult to find. I spent the extra $$ hoping for quality and failed completely.
I recently purchased a new LCD monitor and Quick Cam Pro 4000. The monitor and camera worked great with the exception of the camera angle. The camera could not be mounted on top of the monitor because there was not a place for it to sit. Therefore the camera had to rest on the desk which gave a camera angle from low to high. The problem with this camera angle is that you may appear to have a double chin (even if you don't) and you may also have a great view of your ceiling. This product was a great solution because now the camera can rest at many angles and is adjusted easily for that perfect picture. Thanks!
I bought this to fix the bond between my cooling fans and the motherboard on my desktop. it works more efficiently now that the bond is better.
like another accessory for the garmin c320 i purchased, this was recommended by amazon...1-it was not needed nor was it the the right one2 after 3 weeks i am still waiting for their return box so i can get a credit.. so far no retrun box, hence no credit...to get the credit i had to go by phone asd their site said i wasn't going to get a credit, even though elsewhere on the site i was told that i was eligible to retrun and get full refundthis was not a good experience , never to be repeated
2 complaints: first, this thing comes in one of those plastic cases that are nearly impossible to open without cutting yourself...only to find out when you DO open it, you've cut through the instructions book.Second, it lists many brands that it supports on the back of the package (in our case CyberHome) that are really NOT supported (upon looking through our newly taped together instructions manual, CyberHome is not listed where they give the codes)! So then we used their alternate method for finding codes not listed. Didnt work. So dont trust their claims that this thing has a huge code library. Obviously it doesnt, and obviously they have no problem with false advertising...who knows what else they claim this thing will do, but it doesnt? So dont let your team spirit get in the way of a getting something that actually will work for you!
Bought this to replace a dlink modem which had been acting up. Basically plug and play and my internet hasn't gone down once yet. Can't go wrong on the price either.
Great Camera! I did a ton or research on camcorders and this one just delivers the most bang for the buck for a digital. I was looking for quality of image, compactness/light weight, image stabilizer (to stablize the image from my shaky hand). Additional features I was impressed with: You can record in pitch black dark. I love the 'wind cut' switch, which can eliminate the noise in outdoor windy areas (at the cost of minor reduction in bass sounds). It Can take digital stills,although quality not as good as a full blown digital camera but ideal for passing around on the internet.
What a great product and the price made it seem like a gift or the greatest bargain ever. I have been recommending this screen to my fellow business owners, Yes it is large, but that's okay. Quality more than makes up for this and it stores nicely.
This replacement film is needed for the FP80 Series of panasonic fax machines. The only thing I don't like about them is that they run out quickly if you copy a lot of things. There is not many different types of this film to compare it with, but overall, it is good enough minimal use. If you have a lot of faxes coming in, or you use it for copying, just keep a couple of extra ones around.
My dilemma began when my old NAD receiver began getting wonky in one channel. I started to research repair costs and quickly moved on to new alternatives in receivers and was overwhelmed by the choices and complexity of setting up these new receivers. After much thought and analysis, I realized that I really only need a two-channel setup. I have a good set of Klipsch speakers that still sound great and delivered excellent sound from the old receiver. Also, I was always pleased with the movie viewing experience when I hooked my DVD player through the old two-channel receiver. This realization greatly simplified my search as there are not many two channel receivers made anymore.So, enter the HK 3480. This is one sweet receiver. Very reasonably priced. Good connectivity. A functional remote (though VERY hard to read in lower light!). The sound is clean and ample, powers my Klipsch 4.2s very well). I highly recommend this receiver, but remember if you are looking for surround, THX, etc, this is not the one for you. Excellent value AND performance, such an odd combination. It also looks very good if that is a concern. Be sure to buy HK products from an authorized reseller like Amazon (see HK site for others) in order to have a valid warranty...
Pros:* Powered subwoofer is great, better bass than any other headphones* Comfortable to wear for extended amount of time* Not noisy to other people, no one can hear what you are listening even volume is maximum* Great free accessories (bag, stereo adapter, airplane adapter)Cons:* The packaging is atrocious, one of the hardest to open hard plastic packaging I've came across. Due to the irregular shape of a headphone, I found very difficult to open the package without damaging the headphone itself, took me a good 30 minutes to carefully cut up the package using scissors. All I have to say is, please change this retarded method of packaging.* Although the bass is great, but when bass is off, the sound quality of this headphone is VERY average, definitely on the low end of sound quality in this price range.* The line control is ONLY for bass, no volume control, I find it odd since it would've been so easy and convenient to have a volume adjustment on the line control. I actually bought this thinking I could control the volume using line control. I am disappointEDIT: after almost a year, I have grown to really like the comfort of this headphone. Maybe it's just a good fit for my head. I have went through more than 10 headphones, THIS by far is the most comfortable one, I can wear it for 8+ hours and not feel a thing. Some of my previous ones I can't wear for more than 30 minutes without aching somewhere. For this reason, I have added 1 more star to my review.
The product is great i use it for everything i can use it for i would recommend it to everyone out there..nvr had a problem since i got it...
Quite an amazing little gadget that basically lives up to its popularity. My beef is the almost total lack of documentation and instruction that comes with it. It can do a lot, but figuring out how to use it can take a lot of time. As I live in LA, I found out that Apple offers an ipod "101" course at one of its outlets. It was very informative, but it came after a month of trial and error at home. I think Apple could afford a few cents to provide a manual to get started.
I bought this sound card to replace my current one because it kept making weird noises when I was playing games. When this one got here, it turned out to be older than the one I had (my fault for not checking), so I can't use and will be sending it back. There is nothing wrong with the sound card, it's just that my other hardware doesn't work with it. Honestly though, I still wouldn't recommend this card because it won't work with most newer motherboards and it's very difficult to find drivers for it.
For this much money I'd expect some quality. I live next to the ocean, and the pot metal connectors on the 12V side rusted out so much I had to cut that end off and hard wire it with the voltage reducing resistor to my power supply, then hot glue it to seal out the salt air. If that's the way I wanted it, I would have just bought a 30 cent resistor and used a spare USB cord and made my own power cord.
Well, I've owned the Sony MicroVault Drive 2.0 for over 8 months now, and I'm less than impressed.First off, I'll agree with the first review that the software SEEMED intuitive & well-designed on the first install.However, you'll quickly learn that it's completely counter-intuitive. Every time you change 1 setting, the software interface closes down, and to open it back up requires another finger-swipe or password, even 1/2 a second later!! Several functions of the software tie up WinXP's resources HORRIBLY. (like saving favorites which took 5 minutes of 95% memory use on my 1GB RAM system). Also copying form & to the MicroVault takes far too long, even with plenty of memory free on my computer.Another software issue: The MicroVault CANNOT be left installed during restart. For a laptop/tablet user, this is a major hassle. I bought it to secure my laptop, yet it can't be installed when my system restarts. Perhaps Sony should mention that in their ads! Lastly, the design of having a cap that can be missplaced & is not tethered in any way to the key seems a little unwise. It's far too easy for the two parts to be separated, but the drive by itself is too fragile to carry in a case without its cover.I hope this is not read as a rant. It's not intended to be. For $65, getting even a small degree of security might be ok for some users. However, I expected more, especially from Sony, and I can tell the software hasn't been upgraded for XP in the least. I tried to upgrade it on their site, but no improvements available. Personally, I'm already in the market for a replacement, and hope to review a better product soon. Best of Luck to all.
The knife was a gift for my grandson and it was just the one he wanted and is thrilled to have it. He had one but lost it, so he is very happy with this knife.The Presto was also a gift and my daughter loves it.
Mine failed within 3 weeks--the software just hung. The manual is useless and the web faqs almost as much. No e-mail support, just web-based. After getting an RMA number, I mailed the unit back. Now (3 weeks later) they are asking for a $25 "diagnostic fee" before they'll look at the unit, along with a note not to reply to the e-mail. Instead they give you a hyperlink back to their Customer Support web page, where you need to fill out an e-mail form and plug your RMA number in. (I'm assuming that the request for a "diagnostic fee" is a mistake. If not, I'll be talking to the District Attorney's Consumer [..] division).The amount of hassle I've gone through over this *far* outweighs the benefits it has over the iPod (which, when it works, really are there). This may be a technically superior product, but Apple Support is easy. Creative's is as shabby as I've ever been subject to.Never again.
I got this a while back knowing I would need it for my DLCs, and it worked well. This is the right amount if you just want not too much, or too little points. I only had one problem with the pricing on Amazon. I mean its better to buy the card then spend money with a credit card and download points, but Amazon makes you pay shipping of course, and sellers charge a little bit more. I actually paid $25 for this and its only 1600 points. That's the problem. Avoid doing that. If you see the shipping price way more for it than $17 do not buy it. Go to a store like Best Buy, or Wal-mart and buy your points. It's much cheaper.
Works perfect! Last remote was on its last legs and glad there was an easy and inexpensive way to replace it. Works with the dish ViP622 DVR.
This will be the fourth adapter that I have purchased. I have to admit that I haven't experienced the visual wires fraying, however, the issue was the same for me as far as the location. At the end of the laptop end, the connection simply failed. I was so frustrated on the 3rd one, that I opened up the wire to investigate, and it was definitely broken at the join. I was able to temporarily fix it, however, the cable managed to break again.After researching, it is most likely due to the gauge of the wire, and the amount of power going through it. If you purchase this, it will inevitably break, and if you try to fix it, you will finally end up with nothing left of the cable as you will have to continually fix it.My recommendation is to look for a kinsington or some other third party adapter. I am currently looking for a different one, however, in the mean time, I'm probably going to have to suck it up and buy another one.Good Luck.
Philips USA PH-62050 CD/MP3/MD-To-Cassette Adapter is a quality product. works great. i am using this for more than a month. no problem. recommend to others who wants to use their cassette player make mp3 player
These cables works extremely well with both my cable box and Blu ray player. I had $60.00 monster cables. I returned them because there is no noticable in difference picture quality.
Cable worked to specification and was well manufactured particularly for the price. Used in converting analog home video VHSC tapes (using a Panasonic DMR-EZ47V DVD Recorder) to Digital files on iMac/Moutain Lion, using a Canopus ADVC100 Convertor.
It does what is suppose to do, I recommend this to anyone that want a replacement router.
I just got my iPod on Christmas!!! I have 73 songs as of right now... getting more....as of now, I'm listening to Feel Good Inc.I wish it could hold more hours of battery!Still, I think the world needed this.If u want 2 get 4 a kid, get a GREAT case with it, like Tuffwraps.I give **********************************
I bought this player for my grandson and it's just what I wanted: compact, easy to use, mounts on the seat back, easy to move from car-to-car. My grandson loves it! It keeps him happy while he's strapped into the child seat, which is very boring little guys who don't like to be restrained.I read all the reviews and I knew that people have had problems with this unit. But that was true of most of the other units out there, too. The dual units are connected by a small wire and break down often as well, but when they do, you have to send them both in for repair. Since this one had the price and features I wanted, I can buy two for the price of a dual screen. If one breaks (which has now happened after 3 months), I still have the other one to use while the first is being repaired.Bottom Line: buy the two year warranty! Nothing is made to last these days, and the cost of the warranty is CHEAP compared to replacement!
Like most of you, I spent a lot of time trying to decide what I wanted. I ruled out rear projection because of the viewing angle, I ruled out plasma because I have a very bright room. So I decided to buy a LCD.I narrowed my search down to the Samsung 52" and the Sony. When I saw the Samsung in the store I was turned off. For some reason the screen is almost as reflective as a plasma. The Sony was very nice, but $1,000 more than anything else. It wasn't that nice.When I saw the $3299 price from 6ave Electronics here on Amazon I thought something wasn't right. This is a $4,299 list television. They even tossed in free delivery (it took a week, but it seemed like a month) and they didn't collect sales tax.I asked Best Buy if they'd price match it. The store manager actually said that products bought on Amazon have the serial number removed so you don't get a warranty and that's how they can sell it for less; Best Buy wanted list price for this TV but was willing to sell it for $3,799.I'm happy to say my TV has a serial number (not like I didn't think it wouldn't) and I couldn't be happier.I installed the speaker and the stand, hooked it up and turned it on. At first I thought, WOW, that's bright! But, the factory had it set to "dynamic". I kicked it down to "standard" and the picture was just amazing.The menu system is very intuitive with help available so you don't get lost.Standard def. programs look good, but they remind you of what a letdown SD is over HD. We need more content!!I read some reviews about the audio not being up to par. I have no idea. I'm hooked up through a home theater system with 5.1 surround sound which, IMHO, is the only way to enjoy HD content.To summarize: the TV is first rate, picture, setup, etc. Delivery was as advertised. The only thing that'll confuse you are all the input options on the back of the TV. I'm only using 3 (Cable, DVD, VCR) but there's room to add anything that comes down the road.You will not be disappointed with this TV.One month later. Still enjoying this TV. But, and this isn't a comment on Sharp but all HDTV's, you really start to notice that maybe the broadcast industry isn't quite ready yet. What I mean is, some of the SD programs look OK, some are a bit fuzzy and all of them naturally are in the old format. You can live with it. But, you'll also notice that some of the older programs that are being broadcast on HD channels aren't all that wonderful either. It's essentially the old content, different channel. What shocks you after awhile is that you have a clearer picture many times on a SD CRT than your new expensive HDTV. Why? simple, that higher resolution magnifies the flaws with the old (480) content so you see everything, good and bad, bigger and sometimes it's not very pretty.Like I said, this isn't a Sharp LCD issue. I have friends that own Toshiba, Sony and Samsung, LCD, plasma, and rear projection and they would all make the same observation. Careful when you're shopping in the store; they show Blu-ray DVD's. Ask the sales person to switch the TV to a SD channel so you can see what I'm talking about.February, 2009 can't come soon enough but please don't expect the same crystal clear picture that you see on a DVD when you're watching cable.This just in... Check out the November, 2007 issue of Consumer Reports. In their quick picks for LCD TV's they say if you want a jumbo screen (52 inch and up apparently) buy the Sharp Aquos LC-52D92U. Their top rated LCD is the Samsung LN-T4661F but it's a 46 incher, the 52 inch Samsung comes in below the Sharp.Eight months later (time flies when you're watching HD!). I still have nothing negative to say about this TV. The picture is as crisp as ever, it's easy to use, no banding, no dead pixels, everything is the way it was the day I bought it. I did upgrade my home theater system. I put in a Yamaha RX-V1800 audio-video receiver along with a terrific 5.1 speaker set from Aperion Audio. I did have an old Pioneer Elite AVR with Bose speakers. The difference is more than noticeable (both video and audio).And, I did listen to the Sharp's internal speakers for a few weeks while I waited for the new equipment. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either.
This remote was just what I was looking for and at a good price too. I needed one specifically for a dvd/vcr combo and after buying one from walmart that wasn't compatible I wasn't sure which one to get. I called the help line on the RCA packaging and the guy was very helpful in giving me a certain model number I needed that would work. It wasn't available in any stores close to me and I was able to find it here for the going price of all the other remotes I had looked at that weren't even compatible.
What with all of the hype lately about how DVD will supplant the VCR, I hesitated to spend a ton of money when my VCR died. So far, I think this one is terrific. Setup was easy, controls are clear, and everything worked beautifully. I based this purchase decision on these consumer comments, and am very happy that I did.
Excellent machine. I have bought over 300 laser printers in the last 10 years and this one is really a nice little printer. Go for it.
I am very pleased with the Logitech microphone. It is light and portable and people that I am speaking to get a clear,concise voice on their end. I would definitley recommend this item.
Product came in a timely manner. However, it really wasn't what I thought it was. I expected something much more sturdier/harder. However, I can't complain much.It fits my external hard drive very well.I'm overall pleased with my purchase.
I bought this CD Player several years ago because I have a fairly long commute. The player is great, still works, but I didn't like the idea of lugging around a CD player plus enough CD's to keep me satisfied. I've since switched to an MP3 Player and gave the CD player to a friend. She has had to change the remote on the items three times already. I'm not sure if she is doing the damage herself or not, but either way it's not very durable.
This bag is very sturdy, well made and expertly designed. Initially I balked at spending this much on a bag, but this one truly is worth the price. The multiple compartments can hold a large amount of material in a very tidy and organized way. The removable laptop tote is the icing on the cake. Spare your spine. You won't regret it.
It sounds very good, especially the low part. The high part is just so so. Anyway, as a computer speaker system, it is quite strong.
Pros: Solidly Built, Has great folder, subfolder, file aqusition. Can select a folder and it will only play the songs in that particular folder. (set to file mode and it plays the whole disc) Sound is very good for a portable...has punch and plenty of power for playing outside at picnic or bar-b-que. The remote control is easy to use, as is the buttons on the machine itself.Cons: Poor radio reception, even in large metropolitan area. Putting discs in is awkward..potential to scratch them if not done carefully...don't let the kids do it. MP3 tracking is fair to poor at best. If your discs aren't burned and finalized at 8x's speed or less expect skips. The display, while great, lacks a backlight..even though most ad's picturing this item appear to have a backlit display. For some reason this unit runs very hot...your discs are quite "warm" when you remove them.The technology is out there to play mp3's without skipping...why rca didn't put more into their tracking lens with this unit baffles me, since they spared no expense in the materials for the cabinetry.
I have had this mouse for 4 months. It was working great until 2 days ago where the left click stopped responding alltogether. i would have to right click and hold in order for me to access a window and then it i just used the keyboard to navigate. I had to re-install the software and seemed to do the trick. Pain in the butt. I hope it doesn't happen again. Now i just have to press HARD on my left click in order for it to respond at all. I am frustrated.
This is an amazing deal, especially through Amazon.Good enough to consider even if you're an audio snob (I sort of am).Don't let the 50 watt rating fool you. It sounds good, pushes enough current to deal with marginally difficult speakers, is bridgeable, and even has some neat features like auto-selecting inputs and preamp pass-through. As I write this, I'm talking myself into buying another one...that I don't even need!Good amp, great deal.
This is a nice complete kit for most amp/ sub installs. If you're hooking up thousands of watts, you may want to go with some higher gauge wiring however for most applications this will suffice. It comes with everything you need and then some, and the wiring is pretty cool looking. Good product!
Of course would like bigger space but for the price and what I wanted for I really can't argued with that
I bought a Magnavox HDTV for our home office as a computer screen and tv, but from the 1st month we had the picture going blank with sound. We'd turn it off for a few seconds, then turn it on again and get picture for 10 minutes. I took it to a service center recommended by Magnavox and paid $50 for them to tell me that they could not find a problem. I brought it home and it worked fine for about 6 months, now there is no picture at all, just sound. Magnavox told me to take it to another service center and they were not willing to help me except to direct me to pay someone else to look at it again. I strongly DO NOT RECOMMEND this product because of poor service. Now we have a flat screen radio....Shame on you MAGNAVOX. This deserves no stars.
I bought this TV because of the reasonable price and mostly positive reviews. I understood that I needed additional equipment to pick up high def TV, and component video cables to get high def resolution with my other devices. After owning it for only a few months, I began to regret paying $1,000 for it. It may be cheaper now, but beware because it has some issues.When I play Xbox and PS2 on this TV, it looks outstanding. No problems there. For DVDs the picture is great, but I began to notice a problem with the picture "blacking out" and going to a blue input screen every time there was a bright flash. This also began to happen when watching high def channels on TV.I contacted customer support and they sent me a new A/V box to install myself at no charge. It was easy to install with just a screw driver. It seemed to help at first, because DVDs that caused the blackout problem before were fine now. However, the new A/V box has an even worse time with high def channels on TV, with lines popping up on 1080i signals, and the picture now stays blacked out for longer periods when there is a bright screen.I called tech support again, and they were quick to offer me brand new TV at no charge under warranty. This doesn't really satisfy me because I think it may be a problem with this unit across the board, not just my individual TV. The representative said "The issues you're describing are usually a problem with the A/V box, and since changing that hasn't fixed the problem, we'll send you a new unit." It just makes me think that they see this problem all the time. Even though it's free shipping, you still have to find a box for it to be picked up in, and they don't ship your new TV until they recieve your defective one. This whole process is also very slow.This next issue is something I could have looked into beforehand, but found out when I started hooking up different devices for high def. There's only ONE high def input for component A/V cables! This means that if you're like me and you have more than one high def device, you'll have buy a component video system selector. When I hooked up a selector however, I noticed a purple line going slowly down the screen. When I upgraded to an expensive reciever, this problem went away. So the purple line might have just been the particular selector I had, but be aware of that potential issue.My last complaint isn't as bad as the blackout problem, but after a while it wears down on you. The remote is pretty unresponsive and you have to push the buttons down hard. In addition, there's no quick way to change the aspect ratio. If you go from watching a high def channel that's presented in 16:9, and surf to a channel that's presented in 4:3, the picture is stretched out. You then have to surf through sub-menus (with the unresponsive buttons) to fix the ratio. I'm always changing devices that support different aspect ratios, so this small issue has turned into a pretty large annoyance. One button to toggle through the different ratios would be much better!This TV gets 3 stars for it's outstanding high def picture (when it's working properly). If you haven't seen discovery channel HD you will be in awe when you first experience it. However, this unit looses a star for the blackout problem, and another star for the annoying remote and limited high def input.This TV seems like a great medium-range unit to get you started for high def entertainment. Just be aware that you'll still end up spending more money depending on what you want to hook up to the TV. High def component video cables aren't cheap, and if you don't have a reciever or system selector to run your componend video cables through, be prepared to drop more money!
This is an excellent product and does help with many functions of my business. I can label things with specific names of fragrances and stuff like "Cotton Candy". They are also great for small items like lip balm because they fit the smaller containers. The only downfall of the brother labels is that they are not heat resistant. The way I have gotten around this is by either spraying them with matte or glossy fixative or by putting clear plastic tape over them. It would seem after a couple of months the heat and humidity makes the label fade. Overall I absolutely love the whole thermal printer though and these are perfect 1" dots to use for any labeling needs. If you live in a cooler more temperate state it may not be a problem.
A fine case for protection of the Canon digital camera - fits well - I like the soft padded material - it's easy on the hands as well as good protection for the camera - it has a velcro closure that makes it easy to open and keep shut - there is a builtin hole for the camera wrist band and a belt loop on the back side for mounting on your belt - well constructed and should take most anything in stride when it comes to protecting your camera from bumps and bruises. If you want to protect your camera and not spend a lot of $$ I would recommend this case
This laptop cooler is fantastic! It's lightweight, easy to use and works great. I was hesitant to buy it, afraid it was going to be cheap and not work very well. So far it works better than I imagined. I highly recommend this product!
It's not a 500w boom box, but the sound is great and the remote is handy. The AM and FM frequency is clear. It's a great receiver!
I bought this a few years ago, and it still looks like new. My MacBook easily fits in this sleeve and it works great.
One star, only because zero is not a selection.Have to agree with the others who criticized this product. After removing it from the packaging I never even made it to the point of putting in a battery to listen. I put it on and tried adjusting the ear pieces over and over, then took a break and tried it again, and I never got anything but pain no matter the setting. And the pain persisted for an hour or two afterwards, it was as if somebody had held me down and forced something unpleasant into my ear canals with a bit of force. Bottom line, this radio is so poorly designed that I never made it to the point of putting in a battery and turning it on before packing it back into the packaging and sack to return it tomorrow.I previously had a Sony headphone radio, SRF-HM55, that was an excellent product. Why they decided that comfort not only does not matter, but that they should strive for the least comfortable design possible, is beyond me. I will be looking to other companies for my small electronics needs in the future, if they can screw up something this simple so badly I shudder to think what else they have on the market.
I have purchased 6 x 50 of these in the past. Of the 300 there were 13 fails. Mediocre but not disastrous. I recently purchased 2 x 50 more. All 21 tested have failed. They have been tested on 2 dvd burner systems and 4 computers. They will not load. Morale of the story , you get ( eventually ) what you pay for.
Its a Decent Desktop , good for the Price you pay, but Microsft Vista Sucks , I think 1GB Ram will work good with XP.Anyways...I brought This From BestBuy, and a HP 17inch Monitor.for abt 600 with Taxes!!...I think its a Good Deal..The Best thing abt this Desktop is its Has Lightscribe & its a multiformat Writer..So I dont have to choose for any specific Blank Media.No Problems Till now..apart from the Display Driver which comes with HP..its Not compatible with Vista.(My Screen use to go blank in between and again come up)..I had to download the drivers from Intels Website and Install it..HP Dont have Updated drivers...all in all good machine...but ..Visa Makes its a bit slow..Should opt for 2 Gb or XP...But not a bad as the Other Reviews here....believe me...It all depends on person to person..you cannot mix personal choices with the reviews...when you purchase a particular desktop , there should be some reasons for that..you should always do research of what you need!!
I picked this camera up for my wife's use and as a general purpose point and shoot. It's small size, good resolution, and ease of use appealed to me and I'm not disappointed. The camera has a solid weight and feel to it. As a bonus the rechargeable battery seems to have a good capacity. Pictures have good color. Red eye even with reduction pre flash was sometimes a problem. This camera also has a hard focus that brings out every pore in your subject. I found myself sometimes applying some softening in image editing. I used Corel Photo-paint for editing instead of the included (basic) software. I haven't used the 30 sec. video or audio recording features.The one unforgiveable negative is the tiny 16MB memory card included (only holds about 6 best quality images). A camera with this kind of resolution should have a memory card bundled with it that holds at least 24-36 images (64MB). I purchased a 256MB SD card with a more than adequate 100 image capacity.I found the kiosks at some discount stores great for prints @ 29 for a 4x6. I haven't tried any larger prints yet.Overall a good buy.
Very sturdy, Size is perfect for traveling,excellent optics,don't like the neopren case, for the rest it is well made,very well protected from rain,dust and shock my rating is 5 Stars.
I ordered this cable after reading the reviews by other users and the cable is really good in condition. The best part is the price - you pay very little and get 25ft cable. The biggest plus is, there is no shipping charges for this item and hence I would strongly recommend this product.
Have two of these cards for use in cameras and have had nil problems. They work as advertised. Given the popularity of 8 and 10 MP cameras, 2 MB or larger cards should be considered if you are traveling without a means to download the images. Also SD cards are small and can be misplaced easily.
Product was delivered in a prompt manner and was received in perfect condition.
Our first popper (exact same model) lasted a good 15-20 years - finally cracked - love it and happy we could find one on Amazon - however, the paper inserts that are sold for this product have declined in reliability - different review I guess - the popper is great!
I installed 15' cables and compared the picture with Monster Cable and if there is a difference on my 60" TV I can't see it. Needless to say they are way less expensive and less bulky!
I bought this printer because I need to print clear text for work and also want to print good photos and other graphics. Most products, especially in the low to midrange, do one or the other better (or suck at both), but so far (after a week) this one has excelled at both tasks. The text clarity comes very close to a laser printer, even for small text, and the photo quality is just amazing, especially given the printer's price. It also offers easy two-sided printing, which I use a lot to save paper when printing articles, and comes with a photo-paper cartridge to make photo printing easier. The setup process was simple and fast, and the software interface is easy to use.I highly recommend the i860 if you're looking for a versatile, high-quality yet affordable printer. And if you're looking at the low end of the inkjet price range (which I was), seriously consider spending a bit more for this one. I'm SO glad I did.
Pros:-Setup is quick and easy. Manual is complete and easy to understand.-Mirroring works. Upon drive failure or removal the software notifies you and the remaining drive turns into a regular drive.-Scalable. Gets best performance when mirroring over multiple SC101s.-Backup software is easy to use and fairly comprehensive-Price is dirt cheap for a 2-drive SAN solution-Quiet, does get hot to the touch but heat disapates through the fins very well since.-Drives are shut off after inactivity-Good looksCons:-Performance is between 1-3 MBps depending on file type-Windows only-There is no way to rebuild a mirror.-Proprietary file system means if the device dies your data dies with it. The work around software (SFSextract.exe) for this doesn't work. It requires your hard drive to be recognized in windows and assigned a drive letter. Unfortunately the latest version of windows does not meet this requirement.-Netgear Support is clueless.Bottom Line:A very good device for the price, however, not a solution for mission critical data since there is no way to recover data if the SC101 fails regardless of the condition of the drives.
Tons of room, love the bag, holds laptop, canon 20d, 3 lenses, 50mm, 17-85 IS on camera 70-300, 420 flash, batteries, cf cards, i even have room for my sony dvd camcorder in the upper pouch, only negative thing i can say is that with all that gear bag can get heavy. Backpack shape also doesnt scream out steal me, and good luck tearing it off my back.
Total piece of crap! Set something up to record, see that it is recording and then you may or may not get to watch it (usually not). Unit locks up and must be unplugged. Programs that I have been able to watch, I have had to turn the unit off, open the tray, sacrifice a chicken and various other things before it would recognize the disk as being anything other than blank.
These ear phones work well, but they aren't as good at cutting noise as the "over the ear" type. Because of their in-ear design, a lot of ambient noise is eliminated. I've used over-the-ear headphones before, and those block out more noise. However, those type are uncomfortable to wear after several hours. These JVC earphones are not at all uncomfortable for extended wear.
Product works great. Plug & play. Did not need to use the installation CD included with the product. I am using it for Skype with Vista Home Premium 64 bit operating system and Plantronics 640 headset.Plugged the IOGEAR adapter into my PC. The PC immediately recognized the adapter and started installing the driver. I then clicked on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and added my Plantronics 640 device. Couldn't have been any easier.Only problem I haven't figured out yet is why I can't go back and forth on the Plantronics 640 between my cell phone and PC/Skype. Can't seem to dual pair the headset with the PC and the cell phone. But that might be a limitation on the Plantronics headset, not sure. The Plantronics 640 works great paired alone with the IOGEAR adapter. Now I can ditch the corded, bulky headset I was using for Skype.Would definitely recommend the product.
This lens has the great optics I expected and performs well in both distance and macro (close-up) situations. When focusing manually for macro close-ups, throw out the distance units and use the focus confirmation option to get your shots in focus -- the distance units are useless in this mode. Bright light is the only situation where you will be able to handhold this lens; (it is heavy for the small camera body) though I have gotten some acceptable shots in less than perfect light using a bean bag and my knee to support the lens. A tripod is better.
These are great headphones for the gym. The clip around the ear and stay on my ears very well (my ears are probably on the med-small side). Only problem to me is that they didn't come with a clip to attach the cord to my shirt, so I used the clip that came with my previous headphones to eliminate the extra-weight drag of the cord (maybe that's why they've stayed on well for me).
I have purchased numerous Firewire external drives (including Lacie, Western Digital, and Caldigit) and this G-tech drive is the fastest and best that I have ever owned. It is very fast when used with Firewire 800 and even faster when used with eSATA connection. The drive is very well made, attractive and matches my Macbook Pro and Mac Pro perfectly. It is extremely quiet in use. I shall not hesitate to purchase additional G-tech drives in the future. They are worth the slightly higher price compared to other hard drives of similar capacity and connections.My only complaint with the drive is the very large and bright white activity light on the front of the drive. This light is so bright and large that I find it distracting.Tom
Love it - it's actually the right one, in spite of the numbers on the side. I've had others that are numbered the same but don't work at all.
I gave this one star, because it does work nicely in Windows. However, the company has been very misleading in its list of supported platforms and applications - and if you browse their forums you'll see what I mean - all the inquiries and problems go unanswered. This is why ultimately - this very expensive paper-weight deserves only 1 star. They've been misleading people for over a year and a half now with the dangling carrot of true mac support - but it still hasn't come. Finally Cinema 4d 11 will allow the knob to work - but none of the buttons work - no short cut keys - nothing - so it really does become useless.
This HDTV does have a great picture but the assembly instructions are poor and don't plan on using it in a bedroom. There are several on-screen steps to get to the sleep timer, and then hope it takes the program and works. Not fun when all you want to do is watch the news and go to sleep. I had to return it and buy a Sony; just push the sleep button once for each 15 minutes you want on the timer!
I plugged the unit in, and hooked the audio into the subwoofer of a set of computer speakers.Sounds great. The adapter is solid design. I put the antennae on top of my computer desk, and reception is 2 bars through the roof with no breaking up. ( I did have to orient it at first ).
I had been using a radio shack splitter and amplifier for years (the &lt;a href="http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103093">1-to-4 Bidirectional Cable-TV Amplifier&lt;/a>). It did a good job, but recently began to fail after many years of service.I replaced it with the Motorola signal booster. However, the signal booster is not a splitter, so I also added a &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00003CWG4/qid=1150049570/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl23/002-8385210-9892822?n=507846&s;=electronics&v;=glance" >Monster Cable TGHZ-4RF 2 Gigahertz 4-Way Low-Loss RF Splitter for TV & Satellite&lt;/a>.The Motorola signal booster made reception much better right away. (Note: the Motorola signal booster has higher amplification than the Radio Shack amplifier.) When the signal booster was coupled with the Monster Cable splitter, reception was great - better than it had ever been. I now receive channels clearly that were always fuzzy with horizontal or vertical bands in the past.
This wheeled charger works really well for the money. Not that it was at all difficult to put together, but if you are a &#34;read the instructions&#34; kind of person,...the instructions really leave alot to be desired. At one point, I had a screw fall inside the case and had to open it up to get it out.Two changes I would make... 1, I would have a hook to hold the cables when not in use. 2. I would have printed on it, more details about when to use the specific settings, and for how long. I dont use these every day, and always find myself wondering...should I fast charge? Or Slow Charge? And for how long on each? The insanity!!!!
I bought this card to replace my old x600 ATI card. Ths card ROCKS!!! A 512 mb card for under 175.00,U cant beat this with a stick. Iam now playing COD4 crisp clean and fast. the only thing is this card is a little big, but if you have a large size case then u are in great shape.
My first unit had a defective radio and Garmin swapped it out and saved my waypoints. Suggest you buy ear bud w/ PTT mic. My hunting parties used them and it coordinated our hunts accurately especially sending waypoints. Bring batteries since 6hrs seems to be useable time. If money is not an issue buy 530 model since the radio power is 5 watt versus 1/2 watt and the togel switch is easier to use. Overall it made hunting with a group better.
i got caught to with the cm800 it plays fine and all but i cant make any directories if lcd doesnt work i did happen to notice if you let it get cold ( leave in car) overnight in winterthe lcd works for a minute i dont know if this tidbit will help in getting support for repair but it plays still should be a factory recall or voucher
After 6 months of using this product I still enjoy the look of it and the quality of image, as well as the possibility of watching dvd, vcd, cable and antenna tv, and even listening to cds on it. It's true that the sound quality and volume are not great, but for a bedroom or kitchen tv the product does just fine. The remote isn't bad at all, lots of functions, settings angles, zoom, etc, all is there, in a card like format, light and it even comes with colors to help identify functions. I have played many dvd formats, including computer burnt stuff, most of them work here, which is a plus for this unit. Overall I'm happy with the product.
Perfect bag for my canon A650is, plenty of room for extras such as SD Cards and spare batteries.
At first I was a bit skeptical of the wireless keyboard..After I got this thing and plugged in the x-mitter, I have never questioned it again. It works awesome! I can move the keyboard, put it in my lap and pretty much go all over the room and still be in range of be able to type!
If a customer was to know that it would take from 4-13-11 to receive a product, theywould know upfront to order somewhere else or satisfied to wait until 5-15-11 toreceive it.
We are thoroughly enjoying the surround sound for movies on this item.we would like to know how to connect these speakers to the televison set in order to receive the sound through the speakers from the home theater system. any suggestions?other than that, the sound is fantastic for dvd's, radio, music cd's and dvd's. thanks so much also for the swift service. it was here in no time. everything was there, no complaints. gloria
the pictures that this printer creates is amazing. they are clear, don't smudge and it was really easy to set up and use. however, the color ribbon that it comes with, only lasts for like 10 prints. and then you have to put in a new one, which only lasts like 10 prints. made my deal that I got on this printer suddenly not worth it. wish I would have known that before opening it.
This was the right solution for Hotsyncing my Palm Tungsten E to my new Windows 7 computer. As noted by others it showed up within days of ordering and worked by just plugging it in. Don't use the mini-disk for driver installation if you are using Windows 7.
I've had this player for almost 5 years now, and it's been very good to me since I originally purchased it. It hasnt had any compatibility issues, and usually played without skipping.As of last week or so, I began having problems with skipping on dvds. I presume I'll have to open it and manually clean the lens. After 5 years, I cant say I dont expect it to some degree. I'm not too worried, I think a simple cleaning will solve the issue.I do recommend you buy this, it's a reasonably priced vcr/dvd player, looks nice, and works pretty well. Take good care of it and it should last years.
This bag is roomy enough to fit comfortably even my Dell Inspiron 8100 with 15.1" screen (the dimensions of my laptop are 13.03" wide, 10.8" deep, and 1.75" thick, which is apparently quite large in the laptop universe). However, it's obviously Targus's no-frills model.It's quite slim, which can be good for short jaunts, but also comes with some disadvantages. Most obviously, the padding is skimpy. That applies not only to that around the main compartment but also to that covering the handle (made of really stiff fake leather) and the detachable shoulder strap. "Marginal" would be too generous a description; this case is definitely not made for long trips with heavy interiors, not unless you expect to be shifting the bag from shoulder to shoulder or hand to hand every few moments.Also, there aren't many extra pockets. In fact, there's only one external pocket (the 13" x 9" x 2" one), which opens and closes only by Velcro, and has no sub-pockets. Yes, there are smaller subdivided pockets inside the main compartment where your computer will live, and this compartment nicely opens with dual sturdy zippers along three of four sides. But these smaller subdivided pockets face directly onto your precious laptop itself, without any padding other than the thin film of nylon that holds your extra goodies in place. Personally I would never use those pockets for anything firm and bumpy, even pens, for fear of cracking my laptop's case. That makes those pockets basically unusable unless for soft things like papers, which would fit better in the outer pocket anyway.There's also a gimmicky removable divider in the main compartment just in case your notebook is so small that you can fit your AC adapter right beside it in the main compartment, in which case you can use the padded divider (detachable by Velcro, of course) to create separate living spaces for those two items. There's also a Velcro strap in the main compartment to restrain your laptop in its living space.Basically, this case is adequate, for low expectations. But high expectations would include being comfortable carrying the case and bringing lots of additional items, for example if you want this to be your only carry-on piece of luggage. The only way you'd fit your hardback Harry Potter in this bag is if you left your computer at home.
the headphones are not at all bad.I have an ipod and like other ipod users, I got tired of having to crank the volume on my ipod to its highest to register some sound from it. I decided to invest in some 51LPs after looking over some Amazon reviews between the Shures and other Sonys.Sonically- these headphones are top-notch. With the Ipod headphone design, they would sit outside your ear; but with the 51's, they rest directly into the ear canal. I like the rubber ends. Although people complain they tend to lose them and are expensive to replace them, I have yet to lose one and they're very comfortable. You can leave the 51's on for several hours.I like to listen to a wide range of songs (from rock to jazz) and I feel the 51s are second to none, especially with its price, in its sound quality. I can have it on not as loud and I can hear the music clearly on the subway, in the car, and especially on the airplane. The base and timbre comes out clearly. If you choose to, you can blow out your eardrums. They go way past the Ipod headphones in volume.Because the 51's rest in the ear canals, they have a double effect if you have them on- they ensure the highest sounding music and they essential isolate any outside noise. This has worked well for me, because I travel a lot. (although this makes wearing the 51's outside very dangerous)What I don't like about the headphones are several things- first, the cord design. Instead of going for the traditional, two earphone cords dangle down and meet at the middle, 51's cord favors the left side. You have to loop the cord between the ear phones behind your head. In the gymn, I found if you move at all, the cord tends to tug on the left side so much, it pulls out the right side of the earphones or makes the cord stretch out completely.Second, the cord's material is terrible. It clings to anything, making it tug out the earphones on every little thing. Walking with the 51's on does not work, you get a rubbing noise from the cord scraping your T-shirt or jacket. In the gymn, if you sweat at all, the cord sticks to your skin or shirt a lot.Looking past these problems, these headphones are truly top notch for its price and sound quality. If only I could scrap the wires and rewire it myself so it was more like the ipod headphones, I would rate the 51's a 5 out of 5.If you're looking for relatively inexpensive, decent sounding headphones that you won't be using on the go (aka running or walking) or in the gymn, these 51's are for you.
I ordered this screen but had to return it because it is for rear projection only. Will not work for most media rooms with front projection.
I buy these cartridges all the time (about once every two months) and they work perfectly. My only complaint -- and it's a big one, and the reason I give only four stars for a great product -- is that I can't believe they need to be this EXPENSIVE. Compared to the uneven quality of some of the re-inked cartridges I've bought, though, these do print crisply and reliably.
Guys!! First check if that fit your ear's before buying it online. It doesn't fit my ears which made me to return. I bought Bose Quiet comfort 3 and I am happy with its performance.
I purchased this for a Kodak EasyShare camera. It plugged right in and works great. No regrets on purchasing this item.
...excellent product good value we use to protect homeopathic medicine from x ray and various and others electromagnetic fieldsI recomend
Ok - where do I start. You know the saying which goes "you get what you pay for." Well this is certainly the case with these cables. I ordered a total of 6 of these cables. 4 seem to work perfectly, but 2 had problems which I will detail below.The first cable was connected to a 1080p capable television, and it would not go above 1080i. Once I swapped it with another cable fm this manufacturer - the higher resolution was accepted.The second cable with an issue, was connected to a television with a max resolution of 720. When my satellite receiver was set to push the 720p signal, the picture was there without any sound (weird, huh?) Once I switched out the cable to another cable fm the manufacturer - all was well. Basically I guess I can't complain about these due to the price, but make sure you are able to check all your cables on all possible resolutions before you install them especially if you are hiding them behind a wall like I did. By the way, I didn't send the bad one back since it would cost me more to ship them than just to take it on the chin at this point.
I might rate this key board even higher after I have had it a bit longer and had time to explore its full potential. Presently I only use in a very basic manner.I decided to replace my wireless mouse and key board because they were both lathargic on occasion due to some kind of interference. It occurred to me that if you intend to use your mouse and keyboard while sitting in front of a desk top computer, being wireless is of no real value to you. Plus you have batteries to replace from time to time.Another thing. I am a pretty good typist and the keys on this key board allow for faster, more error free typing.
This isn't a peripheral I plan to use every day.. Like most personal users, I just need a good permanent method of backing up pictures, audio and other important files and keeping my hard drive from getting full. I installed it in 5 minutes and the software worked nicely. I'm sure it's not the fastest, but at [dollar amount], how could I lose?It was easy and worked just fine!
Even though I did not buy the unit through Amazon, I feel compelled to review it. I had owned a Creative Labs Sound Blaster Wireless Music unit for a few years. I liked it even with its quirks. What I didn't like was that the wireless would be interrupted by my phone, regardless of what kind of router I used -- I tried two. The remote was also very klunky.So when I read about the Logitech Wireless DJ Music System, I bought one right away. This unit has a beautiful and functional remote -- ideal for the purpose. At first I was concerned because it didn't seem to sort music into "A,B,C,D . . ." like my Creative Labs unit did. That meant you had to sort through the list of artists -- all of them -- to find the one you want.But when I plugged it in and checked for an update there was an update available and it fixed this issue.So why only one star? Well, right away I noticed that the signal would blank out for milliseconds at a time. It would sort of skip, but not really. The signal just disappeared for an instant and then was right back. Maybe it is just advanced OCD, but this DROVE ME CRAZY!!! I went on-line and searched and found other users with the same issue.I tried everything culminating in moving the antenna and receiver to within a few feet of each other (but not closer than recommended) and disabling my WiFi network. AND IT STILL DID IT. I ultimately solved the problem by plugging my stereo receiver directly into my computer and bypassing the wireless send and receive units. This eliminates a major reason for buying a unit like this -- the wireless-ness of the connection between the PC and your stereo. But I could not get my money back and I am lucky enough to have wired my stereo to my office so that this could work.I went to Logitech and searched for answers and found none. Lots of complaints, but no fixes -- not even in the latest update. And I wrote their support department and never heard back. I think Logitech is being dishonest in selling this unit and claiming it works and I think they should either fix the problem or refund anyone who asks. This experience taints my opinion of Logitech and will affect all future buying decisions where they might be a player -- both for me and my company.That said, if you don't mind a stereo that skips for a few milliseconds every few minutes -- it's GREAT!!!
We originally were very interested in getting the keychain, but were turned off by the following:1. The poor reviews of the display quality2. The small screen size3. How the keys would damage the keychain over timeWe decided to buy the digital photo album and it came within days of ordering. We loaded the pictures before giving it to my son's grandmother.We are happy with the following:1. Picture quality2. The screen is larger3. The price of the case was reasonable less than $10.4. It is easy to load photos and simply to use, good features when giving it to people who are NOT very handy with electronics.We spent $20 more to buy this item, it seems so reasonable compared to the keychain. What they don't specifically tell you is that this unit comes with NO memory. The extra $20 we spent over the keychain ends up being about $45 more when you have to factor in buying a memory stick. I was wondering why the keychain tells you how many picture it can hold and this one doesn't.
This drive is all it claims and is a wonderful solution for photographers who can't lug a laptop and need to store their photos without buying many flash cards. I knew I was upgrading cameras and would be using a different kind of card so I didn't want to stock up--the transfers were simple and accurate and it supports both my new and old memory. I use it to transport large volumes of files between home and work also. Takes power from the usb on a computer when attached so don't need to carry power adapter except to charge up the battery. Also use it as just a card reader. I love this device.
I doubt about this product at first before run a test, I took side by side comparison to Nikon NC filters. I was worrying about the discoloration and glare effect. Amazingly, I took the flash test on the filter, there's no reflection... took on-lens test to the wall. There is no visible discoloration, never changed the quality of the image. This B+W German filter is well trusted brand with worthwhile reputation. Make sure you're buying MRC either from Nikon(if you're a Nikon user) or from B+W, they both make excellent filters. Trust my words, and cut the corner.
Let the buyer beware, this product does not come with a memory chip. When you are reviewing all cameras you tend to forget which one comes with a memory chip and which does not. It does however let you take up to six pictures with no chip at all which is kind of nice. So before buying do some price shopping there is another Sony out there with a chip I think. But this is my second Sony and I bought it because it can take alot of abuse. My kids have dropped it, kicked it, you name it, but it still works well. This one I purchased for my job.
I have only played with it a little bit, but I have read the owners manual and I think I'm ready to use it for real. The reason I bought it was so I don't get lost when I go hunting. I loaded it up with the Garmin Topo maps and have studied the area where I will be hunting at. I know I won't have a problem at all. I also loaded it up with geocaches from [...] and think that will be fun to try. Haven't yet, but looking forward to trying it with my brother.
This was installed in a 1986 AMC Eagle with the original digital am/fm cassette player. It was an easy install and it sounds good.
excellent s-video cable for any price. Kinda doubted the quality because the cable is sorta thin but still works great!
I used one wipe to rub on a couple of my DVDs, and it worked grrrr-REAT ! ! !, just exactly the way it was supposed to, and better than I expected.
This tweeter produces excellent highs & detail! Planar's and Ribbon Tweeters on average produce much nicer/cleaner detail then many domes tweeters! They do have a very wide Horizontal dispersion and narrow Vertical dispersion, which elimenates interaction with ceiling and floor! Their sound field is very noticable and quite pleasing! Planars are very good for Home Theater applications as well as music! You really have to hear them to appreciate them! Their biggest drawback is their high crossover point! You want to keep them at 3000Hz or higher for best performance. You can go as low as 2500Hz if you use a 3rd order x-over, otherwise they can get rather ugly sounding This is why they can be unsuitable for many 2-way or mtm designs...
I checked out the local Walmart and did not want to pay $39 for a cable (plus tax)or at Radio Shack for $50+ (plus tax). Buying this from Amazon was worth it in every way. I just wish I learned about this source earlier. Picture clarity is great and use with a PS3 works fine.
I was looking for speakers I can use with my iPod Shuffle. These are perfect! They are only operated by plug in and don't have the option of batteries, but that's not a deal breaker. The sound is excellent!
I bought this surge protector when the built-in protector in a high-end power strip wouldn't work with my 1000 Base - T network and Dlink DIR-655 Wifi router. This unit works fine. Of course, I don't know about the surge protection capability (and hope I won't test it). But with more than 50' of cable attached to the protector I will probably pickup a surge at some point during a summer thunderstorm. Shipping was excellent.
The display unit at Walmart misled consumers. It does not even look close to the actual product which is so much thicker than the actual product.Ligitation lawyers should make noteof this. It could be potentially a false advertising law suit.Why is Microsoft spending time and millions of dollar to produce Zune, a ME-TOO product which is generations behind other MP-3 products not to mention any names?
MEMOREX HAS A VERY EXCELLENT BACKGROUND IN THE RECORDING INDUSTRY. THESE DVD'S SEEM TO LAST THE LONGEST, YOU CAN RECORD THEM OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I CAN STILL FORMAT(ERASE) THEM AND RE-RECORD AGAIN. OF COURSE YOU CAN RECORD OVER SO MANY TIMES, TILL THE IMAGE RECORDED GETS BLURRY. BUT THIS CAN HAPPEN WITH ALL KINDS OF RECORDEING. WHETHER, IT'S VHS TAPES, OR CASSETTS, OR ANY OTHER TAPE FORMAT. YOU MIGHT HAVE TO PAY A LITTLE BIT MORE, IF YOU WANT TO BUY THEM, BUT IT'S WORTH IT. ALL I USE IS MEMOREX DVD-RW'S. THANK YOU
Where to send the drive for repair under warranty... I could not see any address or number to call in their site, nor in the warranty papers attached to the drive...And a return number is needed...My warranty espires soon, and there is a risk of losing it if I cant ship it on time..Can any one help me please?Thanksyuval@mivzak.com
The only reason I bought a second Sansa is that I lost the first one. I took it everywhere and then it disappeared. It is an amazing instrument. The only complaint I have is that it can be cranky to download to at times. The rest of it is just super.
Can't beat Nikon glass! Great optics. I've compared it to several Bushnell models and the Nikon is clearer. It give fast readings easily up to 300+ yds. There is slight magnification which is a nice feature. Easy to hold steady and best of all it's SMALL enough to fit in your pocket during play. It's a hassle trying carry around (with case/in/out of cart) the Bushnell 1500 during play. HIGHLY recommend!
Good purchase - works well on a stable surface when the tripod is not available.
I have both these Kodak Green rechargeables and Sanyo Eneloops. These green ones have been giving me a lot of trouble. So far I cannot run a simple wall clock (one AA) or an electronic lock (four AA), they both work fine with the Eneloops and standard alkaline. I tried refreshing the Kodaks on my La Crosse charger but that has not helped.So AVOID the Kodak Green rechargeables (this one). I have heard that the Kodak White ones are fine (relabeled GP Recykos). Or just get Eneloops.
I only had 1 of 100 discs that gave me the old bad media message so I figure 99% is worth a five star rating.
That is very good, but after I buy I discovered a model with Secret code (without keys). If you will buy one, look the one with secret code.
My second pair of TV Ears just broke. These were my second pair only because I had purchased my first pair with warranty. I will not buy a third pair. Both pairs broke in the same place. The upright that holds the earbud broke right where it joins the base. This is the area that gets all the stress when putting on and taking off the product. I recommend to the manufacturer that this area be built up with extra and stronger plastic or simply make the entire product stronger. In time, with normal use they will break. Also what I found annoying were the ear tips that needed to be constantly replaced. What's ironic is I paid $99 for a product that I can tell you is vastly inferior to the earphone type I will replace it with for 30 bucks less.
So here's the deal. I bought this TV back in November and although I have never owned another HDTV before, I cannot honestly say I can imagine a much better picture, esp. in the 1080p mode. I have an Xbox 360 and do not have a HD DVD player yet, but this IS the TV to play video games on (or watch football for that matter). The negatives on this website I guess come from the banding issues, and I did not know about this before I bought the TV but I guess I got lucky because my TV did not have these problems. But if I were reading these other comments, trying to make a decision on what to get, who wants to throw down $2500 for a lottery ticket, right? Another guy mentioned Dolby Digital doesn't work, and I didn't hook up a 5.1 stereo surround sound yet, but if this is true that would be a huge negative considering the amount of money spent to buy this (I can't imagine that could be true, maybe he did it wrong?). Anyway, the only negative i have on this TV is there is no split-screen or PIP which would be nice but the picture quality is so outstanding that I would say that this TV is worth it for the picture alone (I am not making this stuff up - they had this TV side by side with the XBR2 and 3 and the picture quality blew both of those away). This Tv is like having the best of both worlds - an LCD with razor sharp quality and the contrast of a plasma to boot. Anyway, that's my two cents, take it for what it's worth but I would say make sure you get this from somewhere you can easily return it if you do decide to buy just in case of the banding issue.
The delivery of the product was fine, but the keyboard is a piece of junk. The software for the touchpad is a beta version. Several of the keys will lock up the whole keyboard (like NUM Lock and Caps Lock) and a lot of the special features keys did not work at all. The keyboard was barely usable.
Not bad, not entirely up to snuff in quality I was expecting. I got if for my S5100 camera. Pretty decent zoom distance I'd estimate an additional 100 feet on digital zoom of the camera. But I was a little disappointed particularly with this thing called "tunneling". You're camera has to be on maximum zoom in order to bypass the "tunneling" of your shot. Zooming in and out with the telephoto is highly limited.Nonetheless, it is useful and not bad for the price. I am willing to try the .45 wide angle lens from Opteka now.
Look great, and excelent music and video resolution. Offer radio and voice recorder, the batery it's really nice,Creative it's a amazing brand. Very recomended
i've been wanting a harmony remote for the last few months and once i saw that logitech made one for the 360, i snatched it up without hesitation. it really is as easy to set up as it's supposed to be and it worked all of my components flawlessly. ultimately, i was dissatisfied and returned it after a week of use, simply because i could not get used to the feel of the remote.for something made by logitech, the ergonomics of the device are terrible. don't get me wrong - it works great and looks beautiful. it's just that the remote does not feel right in my hand and it's difficult to navigate by feel alone, as i constantly needed to look down at the remote to visually locate the correct buttons. it just wasn't as intuitive to use as previous remotes i've owned have been. you may notice from angled/profile views of the remote that it's razor thin near the top of the remote, and thicker towards the bottom. i feel that this design causes the remote to feel unbalanced in a user's hand, depending on which navigation buttons are being used. not only does it feel unbalanced to hold, but the weight and design of the device does not even allow it to lay down horizontally when placed on a table; rather, it rests at a slight diagonal from top to bottom. its thinness is nice (even at it's thickest point, near the base, it's still quite thin), but i think that consistency from top to bottom would have been a better design choice.my biggest complaint with the remote lies with the channel up/down and volume up/down buttons, which unfortunately are the buttons everyday users will tend to use most frequently. while most of the buttons on the remote have a soft, easy to press feel to them, the main controls (the dvd navigational arrows, ok button, glow button, and volume and channel controls) are made of a stiff material that must be pressed in quite hard to the point of a noticeable "click". while i actually preferred this "click" with the glow button, the dvd navigation buttons felt awkward to use and the volume and channel controls (which are barely raised above the surface of the remote) were frustratingly unnatural to manipulate. it was not instinctive for me to simply hold the remote with one hand and raise or lower the volume with a few gentle presses, but rather it felt necessary for me to hold the remote balanced with one hand while using a fingernail or fingertip from the other hand to precisely press the button all the way down for that "click".i really, really wanted to keep this remote for its stylish looks and wonderful harmony functioning. however, after much debate, i decided i just couldn't hold onto it due to the frustration it caused me every time i tried to change a channel or raise or lower the volume.overall, with the advanced universal remote for the xbox 360, logitech has developed a product that succeeds with flying colors on its functionality, but ultimately fails in its design. this is a surprising failure coming from a company like logitech. i'm debating trying out the harmony 880. hopefully, i'll find the 880 more ergonomically satisfying.
The Adapter works fine, is worthy the prize!I use it for cameras and Drives.The prize is ok you can now connect old stuff in your new Mac
I have a Canon SX40. I am able to fit the camera, my filter holder, batteries, charger, and SD card holder in it with room for my small waterproof Sanyo video camera. Everything I need for my vacation will fit in the bag and be well protected. Top flap folds over the zipper to provide protection from rain. It had a comfortable shoulder strap and a waist strap that tucks into the back side when not in use. I love this bag!
I love this unit. I made sure I did my research before buying this. I'm glad I did I read most of the reviews and was glad I purchased this. This is made best for gameplay, don't turn the vloume up it just might blow your head off.(its that loud) I saw that the price for this went up 2 weeks after i bought it. Originally 75.00 bucks used but for me it was worth it. So if your looking for something good at a reasonable price def. check out this item its worth it for sure.
This case can stay with your camera all the time (it hangs on the camera's own strap), and protect it from bumps and bonks, but that's about it. It doesn't hold *any* extra gear larger than an SD card. No batteries, for example. And it won't keep out more than a few drops of rain, since it doesn't close on the sides all the way. With an S3, the fit is a little tight, although still usable, and the case tends to pull the lens cap off when you remove the camera from it. Also, the snap holding the case to the camera strap tends to come undone easily, making the case easy to lose.If you want a weather-proof and holds-extra-stuff case, you will need to get something larger. This case may still be helpful, however, as it is only slightly bigger than the camera itself, and will probably fit inside a larger bag and protect the camera when it is hanging from your neck.
The card does what it says and I would recommend it to anyone, but don't get it with the reader. I can't get Windows XP to recognize it and there is no driver to download from the Sandisk website for this particular reader.
Great little GPS for hikers and climbers. Couldn't be any smaller or lighter, yet the display is hi res and easy to read in sunlight. Software is easy to learn - I hardly used the manual. Antenna is sensitive enough it works INSIDE my house & away from windows (we have no metal in our roof). WAAS works in US and also in Australia - where its not supposed to! WAAS does not work in Europe, yet. However, WAAS is slow and you really need a good view of the sky, so I only use it for hi accuracy fixes. GPS altimeter is very accurate regardless of weather. Could be improved if the user could choose between barometric and GPS altitude - the GPS altimeter is weather independent. The only other criticism is the slow serial cable - REALLY! USB should be standard! This is my 3rd GPS. With WAAS disabled, it is as sensitive as a Garmin II+ and far superior in every other respect. Software configurability is fantastic!
First, the good. The wireless A is easy to set up and works better (stronger signal) than B/G.The bad. It really doesn't work as a router. It does not take static routing, is not forwarding ports and dumps about once per day requiring reboot. Updating to current firmware doesn't have a visible impact. Linksys customer support ranges from poor to nonexistent. The whole deal reminds me of a college project thrown together at the last minute before Spring break. If I had it to buy over again, I wouldn't.
I gave this as a gift, what a great gift to give! This product is absolutely AMAZING, the BEST FM transmitter I've EVER come across!!! You can transmit over a non-static-y radio station with perfect clarity! I recommend this product 100%!
I had purchased this item a few years ago and my son had no issues with it, yet when I bought the second one I was really shocked it has so many issues. If you buy this item buy directly from Amazon, so if there are any issues with the firmware, you can get it replaced.Otherwise it is easy to load music onto it, has a great lit screen.If only Archos would fix the firmware issue it would be the only mp3 I would purchase.
As I struggled using this microsoft mouse to make it here to write this review, I became more and more furious. I have had this mouse for 6 weeks or so. It wasn't long after buying the mouse that my double click with the left button started to cut out. Sometimes lasting 5 mins other times days. I have spent a few hours on Microsoft Tech support trying to fix it. It finally started working on its own. Today however it stopped working in the middle of a Photoshop project. Can any of you imagine working on a Photoshop project with a left mouse button cutting out? The only thing that kept me from finding out what the interior of this mouse looks like by utilizing a tool I call &quot;My living room wall&quot; is through repeating the serenity prayer while ocaasionally slamming the mouse down on my desk. This thing isn't getting any better for me. If you buy this mouse after I have written this, better check for new drivers or find your receipt.
I bought this lens to launch my wedding and portrait business earlier this summer and this by far has been one of the best purchases I have made. This is my first lens that has been over two hundred dollars that I have ever bought, my second was the 100-400 L IS.If you are used to using the consumer grade lenses by Tamron Sigma or the included EFS 18-55 lens that comes bundled with the Rebel, the moment you put this lens on and look through the veiwfinder you will see the diffrence it is punchy clear and very contrasty in comparison to the kit lenses.I love this lens because it gives me nearly all of the focal length i need to get the job done, I can pull it back and on my digital rebel at 28 mm its about a 35 mm lens perfect for landscapes and wide angle ceremony pictures. Zooming into 135 it becomes a 216 mm lens on my Rebel. Perfect telephoto for quick candid shots of kids and brides.The Image stabilization is a great tool, I have taken photos which I have used for print hand held as low as a quater of a second. Get used to it before you depend on it because it does have its limitations and be sure to switch it off when you mount this lens to a tripod as it will ruin your photos if you do not.I was impressed with the resolution of my digital rebel when i first used it with my old lenses but after attaching the 28-135 it was as if I had a completly new camera with more resolution and clarity than ever before.The focus is fast and silent you forget its there most of the time, its nice being able to over ride the focus at any time by sinply grabbing the focus ring. It has a fairly close focusing distance also, you can get near macro shots, i have taken great flower pictures with it so far.You have invested money into a extremely highquality camera body, you owe it to yourself to get a good peice of glass to compliment the rest of your camera you wont regret it!
First, I have to say Amazon isnt lying when they say the price on this TV is a 'great deal' considering I just bought this exact TV from [store] for about 400-500 dollars more. I went through all the Plasmas and LCD's in [store] before deciding on this one. This TV was one of the best looking and one of the more unique ones in the store.The TV has a circular base which lets you move it as far right or left as you'd like so no matter where you sit you can tilt it- But its so huge you probably wont need to. I have the same TV except its in black. You should definitely have this delivered considering the huge size and weight. Its 40 inches and its a widescreen.The TV is fairly easy to set up considering all the different features. It took me less than 10 minutes. You can connect a PC, a camcorder, and the standard things like DVD. It has everything. You can change screen sizes, freeze moving pictures, Daylight savings time, etc.. If youre looking for a very large TV with a good picture and reasonably priced then buy it. Try to buy it from Amazon and not the store because you get a better deal here. Overall, good value for the money and Highly Recommended.
I bought one of those cheep ones off ebay and it worked poorly and sometimes not at all (I got what I paid for). This one is well designed and works well for me. I have a 45 min. car ride to and from work and I use it for audio books playing on my pocket PC.
Great product. I have been using this for a year to expand my network upstairs, and have found it to be so convenient we have now expanded our home network to include our "retired" PCs--Just because we can! With this product you can actually have a PC in every room that has an electrical outlet without having to run any wires. Home networking without the wire jungle! Its great.
Nice player so far. The headphones are not very comfortable though and the earphone pads fall off alot. Would also be nice to scramble play order. But other than that, I love it.
Had 2 of these, the 1st died within 2 wks and the current mouse about a year now and all worked fine until today. I was working and the USB receiver could not be found and message prompted to replace item! Didnt know it was a common issue with this mouse. Cant complain it was only $20 something at best buy, I will try the high end logitech Performance. maybe we get what we pay for? :)
As expected. Matches the promised time of shipment. Simple package, no bubble wrap,just a box with items in plastics
When the covers first arrived, I was disappointed. The product looked like a plastic produce baggie.Because I cover news, I need a "real" rain cover for all weather reporting.Since, I have purchased all kinds of rain covers -- including a very expensive one.When it comes down to every-day use, the OP/TECH is the fastest and easiest to use. It's held up under day-to-day use now for two years!I did modify the cover by shortening it a little from the back.Drawback: Pulling it as tight as I can, the drawstring slips on the lense hood. I have to gaffer tape it in place for longer than a minute's use.
It work like it should. I don't know how much more I can say about it. I could not find a similar product sold near me.
This cable worked perfectly for connecting a keyboard (AlphaSmart) with a PS2 socket output connector to a PC computer.
I've had these headphones for a month now. One word: OUTSTANDING! You will not be disappointed at all. They do the job convincingly and then some.I'd like to comment about the reviews on the EB's and the PRO 5's that the expert reviewers have given on these sets. Trust me I'm not knocking the pro's but I have a little musical background and want to share some opinions here. All the reviewers give the PRO 5's a better rating because of their FLAT response. In the audiophile world "flat" sound has always been considered the best way to go in listening to music. Example: look at your "highend"audio equipment, no bass or treble controls. So where am I going here, I bet if you removed the bass output on both the Pro 5's and EB's the mids and highs would sound identical,considering that both sets have the same frequency response and similar drivers.All I am saying here is ,to those shopping around for IE phones,don't let the reviewers scare you into thinking you are sacrificing sound by buying the EB's.Trust me,these things ARE NOT boomy. Boomy is the Bose IE Triports. Had a friend listen to the Bose and my EB's,and he liked the boominess of the Triports better. He said the Bose had a lot more bass. They are trying to make up for lack of seal in the ear setup,but very little high end.If you want a little extra punch in the low end and not sacrifice the mids and the high's, then the EB's are for you and you'll save 40 bucks to boot.. IF want flat then the PRO 5's will do the job and then some, with a little more sound isolation. Joe D.
Durable. I have plugged in three computers into this 5 port switch and all of them work fine. With the Ethernet cards installed in all my systems, I found the installation to be a cakewalk. The configuration is so simple and it just takes a few moments of your time. I just had to plug in the power cable first then connected the Ethernet cables of all the comps and it was ready. But it needs an external power supply chord and does not have a power on switch. The metal casing makes this device quite heavy. Not that I carry it around all the time but it could have been of lesser weight.The LED lights and the Ethernet ports are on the same side. This is a major disadvantage for me because the wires flow on my desk. Had the ports been at the back I would have had some control in keeping my desk uncluttered.My FS105NA also gets warm after continuous usage for more than an hour.
This is the third D-Link component in my wireless family.The product i recieved is exactly as pictured. I bought this unit for the cabled antenna. The solid oak desk would have hampered reception for any antenna mounted on a pci card.The unit installed easily. My problems started when i tried to connect to my 2+ year old D-Link DI-624 router. Could not get properly connected. But no worries. D-Link's 24/7 live tech support to the rescue. Great stuff in a day of fading product support.Turned out i needed to upgrade the firmware of the 2 year old router. That was simple and fast.Reception is pretty good all the way down to the basement with the router on the second floor. File transfer could be faster, but the cable internet connection is shared flawlessly with no loss of speed.The 2+ year old DWL-G650 wireles card in this notebook still works great too.
In the beginning I too was surprised by the fuzziness, colors, etc... but after dealing with adjusting all kinds of settings, and reading the reviews I narrowed the problem down to the video card, the old VGA only video card just won't do it, it's like having an elder driver trying to drive a brand new Ferrari, if you haven't gone digital (DVI) yet, do it! Just wish I had waited for the new Samsung SyncMaster 910t 19" LCD Monitor Silver (www.ipkonfig.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=164&Itemid=29&limit=1&limitstart=0), although next time I may go for a new xtreme formac 19" LCD (http://www.formac.us/p_bin/?cid=solutions_displays_gallery1900_011) for my gaming PC
Bose UFS-20 Universal Floor Stands (pair) - BlackThe "jewel" cube speakers are a bit of a problem as they require shorter screws than what is provided. Hardware stores do not carry black so you will need to paint them if you are particular. Also the speakers have a plug-in to the rear of the speaker not allowing you to run the wire through the the stand as intended. the back cover does not fit as the plug-in is to large and is in the way of the cover, so it can not be used.I like that they are easy to assemble and have great balance using smaller bose speakers.
Perfect!.Keeps the camera out of harms way.Just the right size.Soft and Cozy.Economical.Camera, spare memory card and battery all fit.What more do you want?.Merlin
The original unit worked fine. Strangely, it needed return because Canon introduced versions of MP830 for different global regions. The unit I got was a 'global' unit with features that worked just about everywhere. The problem was that this specific unit didn't have DRPD (distinctive ring) capability, which I needed for faxing. Apparently, US models have features not available on other models and vice versa.Canon sent another, which I got the next day.Make sure to compare actual features found in the menus against functions featured in the manual. The presence or absence of DRPD is a good indicator of which unit you may have.The ink cartridges are cheaper and smaller than most so they need more frequent replacement for moderate to heavy use. The duplex feature is particularly slow but that's no surprise for a model in this price range. If fast or frequent duplexing is important, this model is not for you.Otherwise, this printer does what it's supposed to and you get what you pay for: decent quality for a moderate price.
I purchased these from Meijers I was skeptical about buying this because of the small speaker size but the desktop speakers are actually tweeters and the sub woofer delivers a subtantial amount of bass. The control pod that sits on the desk is also the volume knob, the top of it rotates and can reach a very high volume. There is also a bass knob on the back of the subwoofer. The sound quailty is decent. I don't think you'll find anything better for the price. These speakers will not deliver studio quality. The tweeters a.k.a Satellites, don't tweet!!! they are muffled. However, the system sounds rather good at higher volumes!! ***Make sure your pc has a speaker port and a sub woofer port****
My only regret about this mouse is that I didn't get it sooner. After installing the software, all eight buttons are reprogrammable so I just reprogrammed the Up and Down buttons to be scroll up and scroll down, which makes my work and surfing the interweb a cinch. I had never used a track ball before and it took me a few hours to get the hang of it, and after one to two weeks the trackball was second nature; well worth the small amount of effort to learn.
I bought a coax rg6 kit and the stripper takes a bit of getting use to. This will simplify my coax stripping needs. Feel sturdy, with good quality.
There is nothing wrong with item; except I wanted an adapter for a CF type II card. (The type II adapters work for type I cards and type II as well, but not vice-versa.) As you can see, the title of the item clearly states CF I. It is not the fault of the supplier that I ordered the wrong item. WARNING!! If you do a search on Amazon for let say Card adapter for Type II CF (compact flash) your search will yield all kinds of adapters including the ones you DO NOT want. So, be careful. Do an advanced search maybe.
I don't know what everyone is complaining about below. I haven't had one problem. I emailed their customer service dept when I first bought mine with an install question and they responded back quickly with good information. I admit, I tend to be more tech savvy than most people, but it's as easy to install as a Zip drive-in fact easier now that I think about it. Orb is a great alternative to the tedious process of switching zip disks during a long backup.
More than I expected.....except.....the 12v cord takes a man and 2 small boys to remove from the back of the unit. I originally thought I would want the larger screen, but no issue. Clearn, concise, wonderful.Only other issue that I have taken up with Amazon, the packing of the unit in the shipping box was unacceptable. Out of 6 of the cushioning air pillows in the box, only 2 had any air. The box the unit came in just rattled around in the larger shipping box. Most unlike Amazon shipping.
I just replaced my other external drive enclosures with this. Its amazingly quiet and keeps the drive at a desirable temperature. I would recomend this compact and sleek looking enclosure for those looking to build an external drive. Installation takes no more then 5 minutes and the slide out mounting tray makes swapping drives easy!!
I only read the reviews AFTER ordering Koss cdp3100 from an Internet auction site. I must say that after reading a lot of the reviews that I was more than a bit sorry that I had ordered it, but I could not cancel my order.The player arrived the other day, and I took note of the review written by &quot;An Electronics Fan&quot; dated Jan 8, 2002.I downloaded MusicMatch Jukebox and selected 96 kps as suggested by the reviewer.Guess what? It works perfectly, great sound at a great price.No skipping, scratching or other phenomena as experienced by so many of the other reviewers. May I suggest that they try out the recorder as suggested?Anyway I am happy with the sound quality, and will purchase rechargeable batteries in order to keep running costs down.Thanks for you reviews they were really helpful and I also learnt what not to do! Maybe the other unsatisfied reviewers should try to as well.I do agree that the Koss internet site is completely unhelpful, but maybe we should all send a letter/fax/email to the company chairman and complain about the lack of backup and service for their products?
We are not professional photographers, but it is nice to get a family picture every now and again. Normally we wrangle all the kids and dog together, get them where we want them, and then run to the camera and run back into position to get ready for the flash. With this little goodie, I never have to move, so no one gets distracted, I just click click click, get a couple shots in, and then its over. VERY easy to use, just point and click right out of the package. Batteries are a little hard to find, I have looked at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Home Depot, anywhere I thought that sold small batteries, but to no avail. The batteries did last a long time though.
works finenegatives no SD card requires, special software and cable to read files
I bought this webcam so i could skype with my girlfriend now that shes at college. I was mainly looking for a cheap webcam to do a basic job. It came quickly and was packaged well. It took some work to get it set up and in the end i found that it was easier to just uninstall and delete the software that came with it as it seemed to be interfering with skype in some way. The webcam has excellent video quality for what it is. For the price i paid for it it is very much worth the money.
I got this camera second hand from my boyfriend after he bought a new one, and though I like the easy to use laid back atmosphere of it, I wouldn't recommend this camera. It's big, kind of heavy. Even though this camera HAD been taken care of, the battery holder was broken too, it has to be held on with duct tape. Carry spare batteries too, it really drains the juice out of them. I've gotten around sixty five to seventy pictures. Turning off the LCD screen helps.On the other hand, if you just want to play around and take some pictures here and there on the weekends or whenever, this would be a good starter/hobby camera, it's tough and can take a beating (it's been dropped numerous times on concrete floors and the like since it's been mine).
You need to ask one question to yourself b4 buying any security system. What if i have problems when connecting online with my system after 12months & 1 day because believe me it will happen.Lorex will rape you for phone support.Solution 1) run from Lorex no matter how much the savings 2) buy a system that has lifetime support (samsung) & no i don;t work for them just an idiot who bought a Lorex system.I'm a do it yourselfer but viewing you camera shots when overseas or away from home is technical, they know it & they charge you for it.Don;t buy lorex is my conclusion in this review.
The Koss VC20 has a good feel to it. The actual volume knob itself feels like it is solid. I guess I could put it this way---you know how some things feel cheap and plasticy, well this is a plastic thing but does not feel cheap somehow.
I've had my player for a little over a month now, and I am largely impressed. It plays CDRs, CDRWs and pre-recorded CDs all quite well, and the sounsd quality is exceptional. Finally I have something to listen to MP3s in my home with some decent quality without being anchored to my computer.My initial shock was the size of the system - the central section shown in the illustration is not much smaller than a 15&quot; monitor. As such, it does not fit on most bookshelves easily. Have someplace where you have a good 18&quot; of depth available for the unit and all the speaker connections.For MP3 recorded disks, read time is slow, sometimes up to 80 seconds. This is especially frustrating when you go to play the same disk a day later and have to wait again - you'd think the machine would remember.The scrolling display indicates song title, and allows you to browse the other ID3 information fairly easily. However the display of any of these indicators appears to be limited to 16 characters, which often makes the feature largely useless, especially as the norm I've experienced is to reserve 5 characters of the title for the track number (i.e. &quot;01 - track&quot;). As many of the CDs I've burnt to MP3 are compilations, it would be nice to have a continuous scrolling track number/artist/title display a la Winamp, limited to at least 64 characters. Similarly it would be nice to be able to see the full Artist/CD Title info without the display cutting it off. That would be my ideal. Again, more on-board memory would help with this.My biggest complaint, though, is with the tuner. It is simply not possible to manually tune a station without the remote. This is thoroughly inexcusable, and makes the egregiously ill-thought assumption that the remote is used regularly. A remote for a shelf system is almost as useless as one for a car stereo.
I used this product on my nano during a roadtrip from Colorado to Texas. The product works! You might need to adjust the frequency a few times coz some areas can pick up radio station signals but overall a great product for such a cheap price.
This is my 3rd external drive from Maxtor...I heard they were sold to Seagate, not too sure how that will affect the products if at all.I had two 120 GB Maxtor External drives....one crashed and the other one was stolen.I don't know how good the products are but I seem to keep buying them.This recent purchase of mine seems to be ok so far (fingers crossed).I had some issues connecting it via firewire but that might just be my PC...it does however work fine when connected via USB.Some reviews said that the software was rubbish but that's the only thing that seems to work flawlessy for me.The drives capacity is 465 GB and I'm not sure why it's sold as a 500 GB, what happened to the rest of the Gigs ?One review also said this can be converted to FAT32 but I didn't get that option, maybe there's a secret that I don't know but when I went to the options to change the format, all I had to work with was NTFS...There's never a garantee that a drive won't crash so I always have a back-up for my back-up, I suggest you do the same.I think that's all I have to say.- Michelle
Im the type of person who likes the sound quality of music. I never listen to the radio because I cannot stand static even the littlest bit. Supposedly this is the best you can buy so the fact that it sounds like your listening to the radio makes me think its just a better idea to go buy a head unit with an ipod plug in because the amount of static and station changing is beyond annoying for me. If you dont mind a little static with your music, by all means go ahead and buy. Its not unbearable amounts of static, but its enough for me to hardly ever use this product because of the hurt music quality.
The plug came in on time. It fit my computer perfectly. It didn't fix my problem, though. It turns out that my lap top is overheating and destroying any plug I put in. However, this plug does fit and does work.
Epson EPSON T0... K3 ink cartridgs for my EPSON Stylus PHOTO R2400 are great in quality and easy to use. However, this is how EPSON makes money. All the ink cartridges run out of ink quickly, especially light cyan, light magenta, light black and light light black. I wonder if the cartridges are half full. It costs me a fortune to print the hundreds of images I print for my semi-pro photography business. Don't pay a premium price buying direct from EPSON but go through AMAZON to one of the reliable outlets such as ADORAMA or B&H to save $3 per cartridge. I have tried refilled cartridges but they leaked and didn't print. Nor did the (not to be named) company give me my hundred bucks back. Bulk ink systems exist but are usually rated 3* because you have to cut a hole in the printer to the feed the ink cable and they perform marginally. EPSON no longer sells a bulk ink system for the R2400 and I wonder when I will no longer be able to buy ink. Catcha 22! I love the printer and print quality (love EPSON paper too) but will not buy another EPSON printer unless it comes with a bulk ink supply system.
When I bought this entry level palm 2 1/2 years ago, I thought I would use it for a while and then move up to another more expensive model. I never have. It works great. It has had very few problems, and nothing that couldn't be fixed with a reset. When it does reset, it saves all my information anyway and only asks to reset the time. It charges in full in a short time with the wall plug, and I do that but once a week. It backs up to my laptop and syncs with my Microsoft Outlook. I bought the hard case, which has saved it from many falls. I also purchased the splash shopper and I love it. I have my grocery list on me at all times, and save a lot of time by not having to run home for it. When I am stuck sitting around, I play solitaire. I had no idea of the life expectancy of this product, but it has served me well.
the battery is good and easy to install, just the size is a little small than the original one.
My intended use for this radio is as a travel & RV camping source for primarily AM & FM reception. I chose this specific radio following good reviews regarding reception, smaller size, included protective case & high quality speaker output. I have been very pleased with my purchase on all of these aspects. Expect top notch reception, often without raising the antenna. Speaker output for this size of radio is very respectable & I personally appreciate the push button tuning with the 'Memo', 'Tuning' & 'Auto Tuning' features.The stability of the narrow radio size is not the best, however I added some stick-on small rubber pads along the outer edges of the bottom of the radio & have improved this situation to a very acceptable level & it still easily fits the protective carrying case. The radio requires 6 AA batteries & I have found that using re-chargeable gives a long play time.
Tried to order this TV through Amazon site which said it would actually be sold by "LDCMART" for $3500. After almost a week, Amazon called me to say the TV was on backorder and the order had been cancelled. Went back on site to see that LCDMART had raised their price to $4100. Coincidence or am I just being paranoid. Anyway, Amazon and LCD Mart get a big strike on this one. Ended up ordering through J&R; Music.**Update** Had this TV for 3 weeks now. I also own a 42" Panasonic plasma and the picture difference on this new one is AMAZING! Great colors; great sound. Haven't even bothered hooking up the surround yet but I will. Buy this TV if you can afford it.
I have been using a small hand-held tape recorder up to now. I use it solely in the car to make myself "note", thus I basically need it to record and then for me to listen to the "notes" at the office and then erase. I have found an LARGE difference between the tape and digital recorder as far as sound quality. It is much better. It also very small and light to transport -- very easy to put in a pocket. Actually it is so light, several times I forgot to take it out of my pocket when I got to the office! Because of my "simple" operations, I do not need all the file folders, etc that come with it. I've had problems getting used to the buttons for operation -- especially to review the tape, but that is probably user error. If you are using it in low light (in the car at night) it there is no lighted LED so that you can easily see what the screen is telling you to do. All in all, it's a very good machine for the money. I'd buy it again.
Recently received this model as a birthday gift from my son. I've had the previous 20 and 40 gig models without the color screen, and we also have had the Nano and shuffle. This model really is in a league all by itself. The iTunes software is just the best and loading music from CDs or the iTunes store is a very easy, trouble free operation. I have loaded every music CD I own, around 6,700 songs and a few music videos, TV shows and movies and I still have 50 gigs free. The color screen on this iPod is just incredible. It is very sharp and colorful. This is great when taking public transportation to work to catch a TV show or last nights news cast. The iTunes store has some free TV shows and movies you can download, and there are also very inexpensive ones you can buy. It is all well worth it. I was also able to buy the classic boxing match between Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Ramirez and it looks and sounds great, all for $1.99. I also like the smaller form factor and the fact that it is not as thick as my older 40 gig model, plus the wider screen is very nice. This is really a marvelous engineering accomplishment by Apple, very impressive.
This is awesome! I replaced my desktop with this feature-rich laptop and love it. The wide screen is perfect for watching DVDs and the design is stunning. The best part about it is OS X. Very stable and much more intuitive than it's Windows counterpart. I can't think of one bad thing to say about this laptop. Yes, it costs more than your average laptop, but it packs many more features. Worth every bit of the money.
A few days ago I finally got my first ever real, full-featured portable music player, a beautiful red Network Walkman and I love it. The thing I like the most is that it ISN'T an iPod (which is for ultra-chic, wannabee-cool-people, music loving lemmings) and it does a good job at what it's supposed to do! Here's a quick bullet-point review:+ Great battery life!+ Beautiful red design...neat "sideways" format+ Simple and easy to use+ Sonic Stage tranfers files fast, does a good quick & dirty job- No WMA support- Atrac3 encoding necessary for quick transfer of music to player- Compilation CDs have messed up track orders in SS & on the Walkman- Recharging / USB connection is messy and overly complicated- Included Earbuds kill your ears (hard plastic!...ouch!)Overall, I think this is a B+ product. I gave it five stars because as a music player, it does a great job at that. I see many places for improvement---but since no current music player does everything I want right now, I'll be happy with my Walkman for the next couple years. It's a good 20gb backup drive as well and shopping through [...] (even amid all the controversy of Sony rootkit files, etc.) is very easy, very fast and practically painless.
I had had it with cheapo printers. Especially the kind that say they do everything. Well I decided to buy a really good laser printer. I couldn't be happier! With an added wireless hookup I am in printing,faxing coping and scanning heaven. Granted it only does black printing, but I never saw any reason for all that added color gobbldegoop anyway. If I need to print pictures I will take them to the store. I works like a dream and FAST! WOW! It has so many functions that I haven't yet discovered them all but the ones that I have work 100% of the time w/o a glitch. I love this machine.
Another great addition to my Photography collection by Nikon, Highly recommended.V. Thomas
Another great logitech product. The swapable batteries are great. The only down side is the instructions don't give many details about the mouse itself. The software tells me I have another button but I can't find where the button is....Overall though, the mouse itself works great!
The clip allows me to use my Android phone on a tripod. The tripod itself is very short, but I can detach the clip from the supplied tripood and attach it to any standard tripod (which uses the same type of connector).
Easy to use, nice size for transferring bigger files. Quick up/download and loading of the drive.
This is a good solid lamp. It won't end up tilting side-ways like some less expensive lamps do (we've all seen it!). I have even changed the lampshade on it a few times and it looks good either way.
I bought this product because my 2006 Tacoma did not have an IPod input. I wanted to listen to my IPod in my car and didn't want to buy a new stereo deck where I wanted the factory look and was low on cash. $50.00 for this transmitter is worth the money. I don't get too much static; however, there are times when it does get static and gets annoying. I recommend this product.
The price is fairly good for two cartridges. They do not last very long, but they are far better than any HP cartridges.
Product works but the driver was hard to find and download from USA locations. Had do download from a Cannon Europe website.
This item proves that you get what you pay for. It is low in price but also low in quality. The static on my radio actually sounded better BEFORE I plugged this thing in. At best, all I got was very faint music from my iPod, mixed in with all the static. But the majority of the time, it was all static. It was returned promptly.
I've known about the sound quality of Bose Acoustimass systems for years but do to children and marriages just couldn't afford the luxury. Now happily divorced and the children grown I have finally acquired a Bose system. It's everything I always knew it would be, great sound. Calling the sound realistic doesn't go far enough. Watching Blu-Ray concerts in 1080p along with hearing them in full 5.1 or 6.1 full DTS digital sound is better than being there live.
It works well and protects the camera well. The only complaint is that the hole for the strap is too small and you can't pull it out easily.
I had a pair of Kenwood over the ear headphones for about 10 years that worked beautifully - but wear and tear finally wiped them out. The Philips HN 110, which cost about $20 more than my Kenwoods (which admittedly would probably have a price on par now with the HN 110) come nowhere near the sound quality of those Kenwood headphones.The 110 is fairly comfortable, particularly the padding which is quite nice. I do feel like the headphones sqeezed my head a little too much though, although I've been cursed with a pretty large head so I'm sure most people would not have this problem.The noise reduction is pretty decent: there's a very noticable change when you turn it on (note that the headphones use one 'AAA' batter to power the noise reduction). I've never had a pair of noise-cancelling headphones before, so it's hard for me to do any sort of hard comparison but I think it's fair to say that I was impressed with the difference in outside noise when the reduction was turned on.My major problem with these headphones is that the actual sound quality is pretty horrible. The highs seemed to be okay, and they'd probably be great for using while watching TV/Movies etc., but as far as music goes they can't handle any sort of bass. And no, I wasn't listening to pounding rap music or something just good ol' rock/alternative music, and really not that loud. I realize that you can spend a heck of a lot more on headphones than this, but I still think that for the roughly $70 that these things cost they should sound a lot better. I'm taking mine back today.
This is one of the coolest power supplies I've ever seen and used. I'm building my own computer and this is one of the highlights of the build.
Best way to describe this flash is that it does what it says. I have owned it for about 3 months now with no problems. I use rechargeable batteries and get pretty good use out of one charge. I keep it in the auto mode so not sure about everything its capable of but I do know it has a lot of options. I would recommend this not just for the price but for the great pictures it relievers
Being that this was among the cheapest of the 1080i projectors, I ordered it with trepedation. One year and 2500 flawless lamp hours later, my fears were clearly unfounded. The projector works well with hd tv, dvds, and computers. The occasional video game is a bit dark, but most are fine. My only complaint is that it is not designed to be mounted, but a bit of finagaling can make it work with a universal mount.
This item works great ! was delivered on time and well packed.
This is the first review that I have posted so, I hope that it helps your decision. When I bought the player I expected a fragile player with a so so image. I was wrong. the player is sturdy. the picture is great! If you get this player, mess around with it, before getting confused by the instructions, to find out how everything works. the picture color is adjustable and the sound is great. the only reason that I use headphones is so that people around me don't hear my horror movies.
This is a simple black frame of good quality. It is exactly what I needed. It works for my needs. I would buy again.
After looking at many different ones on amazon I went with this one and Im very happy with my choice. Now it doenst look like the stock one or does it work as good, but It does the job and looks better then all of the others Ive seen. Installation was straight forward and except for getting all the wire outa the way to push the unit back in I had no problems with it. Wiring was easy with my JVC harness as everything was the same color. would recomend
Not knowing a thing about digital cameras, I found that this was a very easy one to get familiar with.Seems to do a lot of things that I dont need at this point, but, once I am more comfortable with it, I will probably experiment with some of it. As far as the picture it takes, it is very clear and sharp.
This printer was the best and the ink is a very good price. It was easy to set up and insall.
As an owner of two Pal radios, my impressions are 95% positive. One radiodeveloped a slight harmonic buzzing...not good. The other significant issue,...the price; it should be a sixty or seventy dollar radio...not $200.
This is my second APC LE1200. This product regulates my karaoke equipment. After having a laptop, tv monitor, and computer blow up during a California Summer Brown Out, I learned my lesson. This product is a must for a KJ. The first one I had third prong on the plug broke off and then I had a ground problem but I still swear by this product. Must have it!
I a using this lens on a Canon XSi, and it has yielded fantastic results. The image quality is astounding if properly handled. The auto-focus is very fast and accurate. The field of view is a bit narrow at 28mm though, which is really its only downfall. Its very attractive aesthetically too! Highly suggested.
THE GOOD: Compact size - works well as intended.THE BAD: The retractable side could have used a cap. Although it would probably get lost, would be a nice cover.OVERALL: worthwhile purchase, would recommend to others.
Highly recommended. Always go for koskin versions of CD books, as vinyl versions will start to tear and develop strings over time.The biggest improvement in these books over the previous designs is an improvement in the handle. Former models would eventually tear off.
When I first tried these on they fit and sounded great. However, after wearing them for a bit, the buds slowly slide out of my ears and I find myself having to reposition them constantly. The sound quality isn't the most amazing thing in the world, but it's pretty decent for the price. And the nifty little cord keeper that comes with it is a nice idea and all, but leaves the cord all spiraled and kinked when I unwrap it and put them back on.
Bought this for my new Canon A70.Works very well. No complaints, no errors.I also have a Kingston 256MB Cf card. Both work well. But i seem to get longer battery life with the Simpletech.Got my rebate cheque within one month of posting out.
Total piece of junk and waste of money.
Product works grate with my Rebel XTi cam. Good pricing but I waited for a week and half as I opted for the Free shipping. It perfectly fits my Telescope. This is durable and I recommend this to any one who required it.
I dunno how much of a review I can give about a replacement TV bulb but ill try. My Sony vvega 55in TV was starting to shut down the picture and sound for 10-30sec a few times a day and was slowly getting worse. I had already once had to replace the bulb a few years back so I knew what was going on. After installing the new bulb my wife and I were able to see a noticeable difference in the picture quality and the brightness of the screen. Once installing the new bulb, all the previous problems went away and there has been none since.
its an okay sub but for being such a high wattage its not that loud i built a box to spec and i had one 12 inch kicker that was like 10 years old and it still hit harder than this one not that impressed with it i know its cheap but kicker is like 20 bucks more i would def go with that one instead plus you dont need a massive amp to power it
I don't know if it was my mistake or the company, but I needed an Ethernet connection not and USB connector.
Good filter lens. Dual function UV filter lens and lens protection. Reasonable price too for a multi-coated lens.
This model was highly recommended by Consumer Reports and Amazon had the best pricing. The installation software that came with the router was very easy to follow and set up took less than 15 minutes. Because I have a desktop, not a laptop, I purchased the router so that I could stream Netflix movies to my television. It works wonderfully!
Excellent picture No ghosting with Battlefield 1942DVI cable included. USB cable as well. Built in card scanner a plus for slide shows.Gaming LCD is here !!!!A definite buy
These never worked with my machine. They actually caused the machine to malfunction, the pages all printed with deep black lines across them. i would never buy this product again. (the worst part is I bought so many and now I have at least 4 left on my shelf.
I bought these headphones to listen to music on my iPod as well as movies on my laptop and I couldn't be happier!They fit very comfortable in my ear, there are three different sets of earpieces you can choose from to get that perfect fit, and they sound amazing! They do a great job at cutting out ambient noise. So much in fact that I wouldn't feel safe running or riding my bike using these. And the base is great!If you are looking for a set of earphones that have great sound for a low price, you have found them!There is some rustling noise when the chord rubs against things (this is the case with all headphones that make a seal in your ear) so if you are looking for a pair of headphones to use while you are doing an activity, you might want to consider something else. Other than that I have no complaints these are great!
When I purchased my Canon A70, I installed a Kodak 256 card. I thought, &quot;A card is a card is a card.&quot; When I took a 30 second high res video clip (640x480), the camera needed about 5 seconds at the end of the video clip for &quot;processing&quot;. I am not sure what it was actually doing (If the image was not already in memory, where was it?). Regardless! With this card installed, the camera needs less than one second to &quot;finish processing&quot; a 30 second hi-res video. It is clearly a much faster camera all around now. I was suprised that I noticed the difference, but it is real.
We are on our 6th iPod in our house (1 lost, 1 broken - USB connect broke off a shuttle, 1 inexplicably dead after less than a year of use and 3 still in use). That's a lot of Apple products in about 4 years.My shuttle is getting a bit old and the batteries aren't what they used to be so I thought a Zune might be worth a try. My wife obliged by getting me one for Christmas.I love the Zune hardware and firmware (it's much, much nicer than my wife's video iPod). However, I spent several hours trying to get it to work on my Dell Laptop with XP Home on it. I gave up because the Zune USB driver on my Laptop kept complaining about communication failures.I was about to pack it up and send it back and replace it with a video iPod when I tried it on my desktop PC. This desktop is an MCE 2005 (w/rollup 2) and the software installed without issue and the Zune connected and worked like a champ.After using it for a couple of days, I love the Zune. The firmware is great; it makes the iPod firmware look old and crusty. I love the FM receiver and downloading my wife's unprotected iPod videos has worked well with the Zune software.I haven't tried the wifi support (it requires another Zune to use). So I'm not sure what to make of that feature.I'm not sure what's up with the software issues on my Laptop. My Laptop has been the most reliable PC in my house for the last year, so I seriously doubt this was some goofy issue with it. You'd think that Microsoft would have a good handle on software issues like that. I've never had a problem with any iPod software and that's from Apple, a company whose core competency isn't Windows based PC's.Let's hope that the next release of PC software and drivers solves this issue.
I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas and it didn't work on his car. I'm not sure if it was the product or his radio. However, he has had no luck with these cassette adapters so I'm going to try it on my mom's car and see if it works. If it works ill come back and leave another review..
You think it'll never happen to you. You think you're buying a line conditioner because the electricity in your area has a tendency to fluctuate and those fluctuations over time are murder on electronic equipment.Then, unbeknownst to you, the electric company stops trimming trees on private property and your pine tree wears through your neutral wire and all hell breaks loose. The TV explodes. After the surge, the whole house goes into a severe brown out. You trip the main circuit breaker to keep your house from burning down.Every piece of electronic equipment NOT on the Tripp Lite is fried--TV's, VCR's, CD-players, printers, microwave, photocopier. Everything on the Tripp Lite survives. The Tripp Lite does not--it sacrifices itself for the computers, large printers and other electronics plugged into it.So, I've bought two replacements for the one I had. Now EVERYTHING electronic is plugged into a Tripp Lite.And, yes, the smooth electricity over the years has extended the life of my computers.A Tripp Lite is cheap insurance, especially at Amazon's price. I paid a lot more for my first one, may it rest in peace.
I purchased this astonishingly low priced printer in December of 2002. It was used casually, maybe an average of 5 printed pages a week (not much). It worked great for about a year. Then the annoying light gray background developed, which appears to be a common problem judging by all of the reviews; apparenly the drum unit is poorly designed or manufactured. It's not a big deal if you're just using it to print receipts and personal items, but the faint gray background makes it unsuitable if you need to print out a resume or anything that needs to look professional. I haven't had any other problems with it besides this one.With rebates I've seen this thing as low as $89 in recent months. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't buy it even for that low of a price. Spend your money on a better model or different brand.
I am thinking of getting one of these, but was interested to know how many WATTS these bad-boys use. Well I called Presto and they told me that the Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker uses 800 watts of power and the Presto 02822 6-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker uses 500 watts. So if any of you are curious there ya go. Frankly I am surprised Amazon didn't have the brains to include such a useful piece of information in an age where we are all looking for products that do not use more energy then they need.
now the logo changed to mi. when I ordered it, it still shows IBM and I received the white and blue one. It's okay as I don't really care the brand. besides, it should bare the same features as the IBM one as it was posted. but after I see the real mouse today, I feel angry. The mouse only has PS/2 interface, no USB connector at all. I won't be able to use it for my laptop!! So it has no relationship with that IBM mouse and don't have the feature as what the logo shows.
When a recent lightning storm came thru I thought all my equipment made it thru okay - I just lost a few light bulbs. But when I could not get online I found my network port was dead. I had the choice of putting in a network card but all the slots were used so I started looking for somthing else to fix my problem.A USB to Ethernet Adaptor was just the answer. When I searched and came up with a Belkin product I felt safe in trying. I was not dissapointed. It installed with just a plug in and was able to be back on line in minutes. All I had to do was add this device as a network connetion and I was up and running.This adaptor shows no compromise from the built in port I was using before. It fixed my problem and I was back to work. It did just what it advertizes and no installations issues. I trust the Belkin name and was fully satisfied. I would recommend this for a fix over installing a network card.
Doesn't hold alot of songs. The most mine will hold is 64. Wouldve spent more if I thought it held more songs.
We have 4 Linksys PLEBR10's in our house and have used them for a number of years with mixed results. One of the Linksys PLEBR10's went bad so we needed to replace it. There's only a one year warranty. After doing some shopping, we decided to go for the TRENDnet since it's half the price. We weren't sure it would work with the Linksys PLEBR10's but we gave it a shot owing to the price difference and the fact that the TRENDnet has a 3 year warranty. If worse came to worse, we would buy more TRENDnets. After the TRENDnet arrived we installed it and it worked with the Linksys PLEBR10's without a hitch. After using the TRENDnet for a few days, we're completely satisfied.
This is my work horse lens in low light. It is amazing no matter which camera body I stick it on (20D, 30D or 5D) and is super sharp. One of my favorites.It is heavy but so worth it. :)
I use this cable to plug my iPhone or iPod Touch into my receiver, so I can blast it over the house. Works perfectly. A fraction of the cost compared to Radio Shack or Best Buy (ironic name btw).Hope this helps!- Chevassus Studios
these are off the shelf $2.00 cfls the seller claims 5500 kelvin. These are more like 3500 kelvin. not as pictured or described light spectrum may not matter in a porch light but this seller claims to be selling a photo flood with a daylight spectrum and is not delivering this. the manufacturers website says nothing about spectrum. Ummm maybe you ran out of the good ones and called me a sucker.
No issues with printer. A bit slow
This is a great product to start with, but with the addition of printing paper and a great price I would recommend this to all.
i am very satisfied with the sound, most of the time, but sometimes there is still static. i was under the impression from the description that when it was switched on, the antenna input was turned off, so that there would be no static, but i still get some. also, it only came with spanish instructions in the box. this was ok because i didnt need them anyway, but it might be a problem for some people. also, the switch only came connected to two wires, but to get the light inside it to work, you need to attach another wire and ground it, and switch two of the wires. the light can also become hot after being on for a long time, so it might be good to leave it disconnected. i got a cable with it to connect to dock port for improved audio quality and so that it charges, and it works great with that.[...]
After looking at a few reviews, I thought this number pad would be a good one to try out. First, the packaging on this thing is old school. I could have sworn reading that Amazon required "easy packaging", but this thing was sealed tight. It required me to pull out my scissors and attempt to safely cut away at the plastic without maiming myself or my 15 dollar keypad in the process. So that was a bit of a downer.However, I did not need to do any installation or do what the quick start guide suggested (turn the cpu off and then plug it in). It really was plug and play. The retractable cord is a nice tough, but there is a bit of a learning curve. I consider myself to be a fairly smart person. Yet, when I initially attempted to pull it out, it started to get tangled. Little did I know that there were two strings and one needed to be pulled before the other. Then when I wanted to retract it back, it took me a minute to understand that I just have to tug at the string where it meets the keypad.Other than that, it does it job. Maybe the string could be a bit longer so that I could put the usb plug on the left side of the laptop while using the keypad on the right, but for 15 bucks I can't really complain about the length.
had it about a week now, best camcorder i've used in a while. next best thing to digital
Pros: Very strong. Big enough to fit a canon 550D with 70-210 lens (attached), 18-50 lens separate, two spare batteries, filters, lens hoods, strap, remote etc.Cons: Fasteners are really tight (at least they won't come loose). Foam doesn't stay in place very well.
I love this camera, this is the third generation, and I have now owned all three. The larger LCD screen sold this one for sure! Its quick, quiet, and inexpensive. As always very crisp photographs. The new in camera photo options, lets you change to black and white and many other options, where before you did this with your editing programs on the pc. This is hands down a winner...I LOVE MY CANON!
This cable is a little higher quality than others I've had over the years. However, it is also a little bigger too.
Compared to other noise cancelling headphones, which are much more expensive, this pair of headphones is excellent value for money. Very good sound quality and good noise cancelling. Its compact size makes it easier to use during travelling.
I used this for a d-link camera and it worked great - directions could have been a tad easier - or better labeling on the components themselves. Make sure you read the directions closely.
Really the only complaint I have about this player is the noise it makes. When the disc starts loading it sounds like the player might actually lift-off. It also makes noise while the dvd plays. Don't expect this dvd player to be around forever.
I have had this camera for about 6 months. I'm overly impressed with the easy of use with the preset options dial on the top of the camera. I download two pictures (view in download area) one of water drops from downspout stop in mid air (just setting dial on auto sport mode free handed) and 12 X zoom of the radio tower in the background, approximately mile away. The video mode with room lighting is very good, and a nice option for those moments when you forget or don't have the video camera. As with any camera non flash shoots with low lighting require a tripod and still subject or you get motion blur. But then again if you don't like the picture delete and shoot again the cost advantage over film cameras. Also bought spare battery because of previous experiences with digital cameras, haven't had to use even during a shooting session Christmas of over 30 min video and 50 plus pictures.
What a joke Pacific Image's customer support is. No help, all they say is we are aware of the issues. This was over a year ago. You have been warned
I used these headphones for about a month before deciding to return them. i tried to justify keeping them due to their bang-for-the-buck, but ultimately, i decided that the fit and sound weren't really satisfying, even though they were $18, and they definitely sounded better than anything i have ever purchased in that price range.my previous headphones were a pair of 4-year-old Sennheiser HD497 ($50 to $60). i decided that i wanted a closed-back over-the-ear model to help drone out some work noise. the HD497 are an open-aire model that are over-the-ear for me (barely) but can be on-the-ear for others. that's my only basis for comparison. . .might not be fair.Fit and Sound Isolation:(last time i checked, my hat size was 7 1/4.)the headband is much different from the 497 (and 457, 202, and others). a common complaint with those models was that the one-piece headband was way too tight on people's heads. the 201s fit much looser and the earcups are much bigger, so you get a real over-the-ear fit. however, on my head, i found that it was a bit *too* loose, so i wasn't getting a real seal on my head. as a result, i felt like i wasn't getting proper sound isolation.Sound:these are definitely underpowered for my workstation's soundcard. i had to really jack up the volume to bring it up to the 497's level. i am not a huge bass head like some people are, but i felt like i really wasn't getting a decent amount for a closed set. i am going to attribute it to the loose fit, as mentioned above. i was also a little disappointed with a seeming lack of mids. the 497s really excel at presenting the entire range of lows and highs. the 201s sounded considerably less vibrant overall. in fact, parts of me just feel like if i had a bigger head, everything would've sounded better. whenever i slighly pressed the earcups to enhance the seal, everything sounded deeper and fuller.Price:for $20, you get good sound quality. definitely better than stock headphones included with mp3 and cd playersBuild Quality, Durability:i do give the 201s some praise for its clean look, but i couldn't help but feel that these headphones were a bit fragile. the pieces where the earcups meet the headband looked like they could disengage at any moment. i also didn't like how the cables were fixed onto the earcups. the 497s have detachable cables which have proven their usefulness when i managed to snap the cord once.Summary:i love sennheiser headphones, and i can't argue with the price, but i can't give it more than 3 stars. if you have a bigger head, these might sound much better.
A very light bag for (nothing bigger) 13" macbook. Very functional and elegant. It feels very sturdy and durable. Great color too. Just a little bit on the pricey side but I can live with it. No tax and free shipping from J&R.
This router is fast at times but is slow at others. You can download at full speeds at times but at other times, the download rate is horrible. We have 4 computers routed through the machine and even when only two people are online at the same time, you will notice a difference in the download rate if you were on alone. This is a good machine but is a little to much.
I received this as a Christmas present from my wife. While I have several other USB drives, this has quickly become my favorite. First, it is a small swiss army knife--scissors, pen, light, knife bottle opener and such. That, in itself, is useful, but not extraordinary. The bonus is the built in USB drive. I used to carry a Leatherman Micra (small multitool) in addition to my USB drive. The Swissbit combines both into one item. One less thing to have in my case and one less thing to lose.Worked like a top right out of the box. No formatting, no problems. Even on my Macintosh.The drive shipped with a small (1 foot or so) USB extension cable so you can hook it easily into your computer and not have to leave the drive dangling from the USB slot. Very useful and a nice touch.The only thing I'm searching for a is leather case to keep the drive looking pristine.Bottom Line: This is a useful pen knife that, due to its USB drive, will quickly become your best friend---it'll go where ever you do.Buy this. Your only question should be how big should I get the USB?
I've had a Palm since they first came out. I had pre-ordered the M505 through Palm, but cancelled after reading several negative reviews about the color display. After seeing it in the stores, I purchased it and am delighted. True, the display isn't perfect, and does require the backlight in most indoor situations. However, the backlight solves the problem indoors, and outdoors its very readable. The features are great, the subtle improvements to the applications are helpful, and it's very well made. Above all, I can put it in my pocket now (the IIIe was clunky.) If size matters to you...you'll want the M505. if you want extremely crisp, clear color, buy a 27&quot; Sony Trinitron!
Most laptop coolers that I have tried want to suck the air from under the laptop, and blow it out the back, or underneath the cooler (if it is a plate that the laptop sits on top of). However, most laptops draw air in from the underside (or back) and blow the heat out the sides or rear.So those other laptop fans actually are fighting with your laptop to draw the air out from underneath.This product's design actually draws cool air from way behind your laptop, and blows it underneath - allowing your laptop to draw nice cool air in.I find that it works with just about any laptop - I've used it with Acers, HPs, and Compaqs, and I even use one to cool down my Motorola Cable DVR box - which gets so very hot.I have 5 of these right now - one on each of 3 laptops, and one on the cable box, and I bought another as a spare. I've had one for over a year and a half, and it still runs great. Vacuum the fans off every few months and you're all set. Just remember to not put your laptop on the fan guards, just on the little rubber pads in front. If you place the laptop on top of the fan, you push the guard into the fan, slowing it.Great product - recommend it highly!
You can not rely on this product totally for the following reasons.1. The route it gives may not be the best one.2. It only tells how far the next turn is but not telling the name of the street. It takes a while to get used to it. I still peek on the screen to see the street name before I turn.3. Since it does not give naming direction, if you are in the intersection of serveral highways, you should just count on yourself.
Took a while to receive the product but once it arrived it met all the expectations. Upgrade to 4 gb from 1 gb.
I don't tape things very often so when I still do I use my handheld tape recorder. I thought about buying a digital audio recorder, but those cost around $30. I was able to buy these cassettes for less than $2. Considering how long it would have taken me to download the sound from a new digital audio recorder onto my computer and then the time to burn a cd (my computer is old and runs incredibly slow), I came out ahead on both time and money.I've used the tapes a few times since buying them. I act in plays and use the tapes to record my lines onto. I haven't had any problems with them. I've recorded over them and the sound on the tape still is crisp and clear. I figure I should be able to get a minimum of two years of recordings from these two SONY C90HFR/2 90 MINUTE HF AUDIO TAPES.If you're still living in an analog world, you might want to check out these cassette tapes. They could be just what you need.
I have used some 100-pack spindle with no bad media error.It is a preferred media for me. This is one of the products I always look forwhen I want to buy DVD media.
Bought this memory for a laptop running Vista. The laptop has 2 memory slots and there was no mention in the instructions (laptop or memory) on which slot to put it in. So I have 50% chance to get it right. I got the other 50% - the wrong one. Moved it to the top slot; rebooted the computer and it worked fine. Vista runs better - I don't like it any more, however.2GB is better than 1GB running Vista on a laptop. For the price, get this item.
I purchased the Zen Xtra last month and am very happy with this player. Took a trip to Florida and turned it on and didn't have to listen to all the other sounds on the airplane. The only complaint I have are the ear buds....I pruchased the Shure E3c ear buds instead and made alot of difference.
I bought these headphones to utilize when I'm running. All others that I've tried would either fall out or fit so loose as to be bothersome. Well, the advertisement stated that they would stay in place, and that they do. I'm totally satisfied as they will stay in placed no matter how hard I run or how jarring the terrain. Good job, Sennheiser.
The volume control enables the sound to play as loud as the output on your player but also allows you to turn it down when you need to without having to dig into your bag. I dig the auto-wind spring action that draws both the buds and the jack in at the same time. Clip on your belt and off for a job. These are great high end buds!
I have had this monitor for over two years with no problems, I also have an Envision LCD TV which I use at home, it is simply awsome, and both are working perfectly and to my expectations. The remote for the LCD TV actually stopped working, and I e-mailed Envision, they shipped me out a new remote, no questions asked at no charge. The LCD is over two years old, I offered to pay for the remote, and the shipping and was told not to worry about it. It is one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. TO THOSE OF YOU HAVEING PROBLEMS WITH THIS MONITOR I SUGGEST YOU CALL ENVISION, I AM CONFIDENT THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM AND MAKE IT RIGHT.
This is an excellent camera for someone who wants a point-and-shoot camera that has a decent zoom. After looking for months for a reasonably priced camera that had more than a 3x zoom, I happened upon this one, did the research and bought it. Best camera I've had so far. I liked my old Canon, but it was heavy, went through batteries like water and the zoom left much to be desired. This one is much lighter, the battery lasts MUCH longer and the zoom is frankly superb. The Advanced Shake reduction really does work. With my Canon zoomed just past 3x I had to lean against something to make the picture come out. With this, I can zoom well past the 5x with my arms shaking from the effort of scrambling up boulders and the shot still comes out perfect. The huge LCD is great for being able to tell if the shot came out or not. The only con is the lack of a viewfinder. On sunny days, that's a bit of a hinderance since the LCD is harder to see, but the other pluses more than make up for it. Other reviews I read said the menu selection was tough to understand at first, but I found it extremely easy after messing with it for two minutes. Very intuitive and much easier to change settings quickly than my Canon.
I don't have much experience in HDMI cables, but this one seems to be doing what is suppose to. Can't complain.
I always have good luck with this item and have ordered in the past. It is so less expensive than buying it in the store. I will reorder again.
This battery may be a case of too much of a good thing. Unless you are a very heavy user of your camcorder, 4.5 hours (which is what you will get if you use your LCD screen) is probably more than you will need.For half the price, I would recommend the CGRD16A/1B, which has three hours of rated usage, or 1.5 with the LCD screen.If you need this much battery life, be aware that this is a big battery that will stick out of the back of your camcorder quite a bit.That said, this is a very good battery that retains a charge quite well.
I bought this mouse last year from amazon. Now, I am still using it. Even though it does not have "off" switch it consumes less batteries than some wireless mouse. I droped it a few times but it is still working fine (Durable). The bad aspect of this mouse is its receiver. Its receiver is pretty big (Some people might think that the receiver is the mouse). I like this mouse.
Found it cheap and well worth it but heavy. Hits harder than sealed but lose a little quality worth buying
I've had this system for a week now and I really like it. The sound is good and the price can't be beat. It really is small enough to fit on a bookshelf. I agree with a previous reviewer that you do have to separate the speakers to get the best sound. I don't know what problem a couple of reviewers have had with the clock, but my 11-year-old daughter set the clock with no problem and I found it very easy to reset. AM and FM reception are both very good. I like the fact that you can use the timer to tape programs off the air. For someone who wants a small system and/or inexpensive system, but with good sound, this is an excellent choice.
The image quality and feautres of this camera are incredible for the $599 I paid for it. I highly recomend it.
Just Plug it in and it works. True Plug and Play. Lets me decide if I want to talk to the person before I pick up the phone. A must in a small office or home office. We all get those calls from people we don't necessarily want to talk to.
I have the A135-S4656, but this one looks just like it and has all the same features, i guess. I love this thing! I was skeptical about how it would work at first because it was so cheap but I have had it for 7 months now and it is amazing! It has so many interesting features. Highly recommended!!!
I was slightly disappointed in this product for several reasons1. It is quite heavy. A far cry from the lightweight tripods.2. Despite it's heaviness, it is quite wobbly. Not terribly so, but definitely noticeable.3. There is no bubble level. Almost all tripods have this, why not this one?4. The mechanisms to regulate tightness are marginal.5. No carrying bag included.6. Overall marginal quality.Things I do like:1. Removable camera holder2. Quite tall!3. sustains much weight4. Semi-compact
I installed this memory module in an 8 1/2 year old Dell Dimension 4300S PC. This 512 MB memory module replaces the two 128 MB modules that had been in the computer. It installed easily and works well. Computer speed is much better and the computer no longer stops processing to increase the size of its virtual memory.
I just replaced my Linksys WCG200 cable gateway modem. The Linksys was installed for the past 4 years on a Comcast network. Bandwidth speed test always came back as 7Mb/s download and 1Mb/s upload. It started slowing down lately and had trouble with web pages hanging up. I called Comcast and they told me the signal was good to my house. I thought I would try and swap the modem and see if there was any improvement. Right before I swapped the modem, I ran a speed test [...]. Results came back 5.9Mb/s download and 1.1Mb/s upload. I unhooked the Linksys and plugged in the Motorola. I called Comcast and gave them the MAC address of the new modem and they activated it. It was quick and easy. Except for the 18 minutes on hold waiting for a Comcast support rep. The first thing I did is run the same speed test I did before I unhooked the Linksys. I was shocked to see the results. It came back as 26Mb/s download and 3.2Mb/s upload. I was hoping for an improvement but was really shocked to see that much improvement! Now I feel cheated because my old modem was holding me back for all those years.I added an Apple Extreme Wi-Fi base station to this modem. It worked like a charm and now all 5 computers in the house have the same high speed results.I would definitely recommend this modem.
We have tried using re-filled cartridges but they do not do well in our copier. The Cl-41 color FINE Ink cartridge gives us photo quality color and has never failed to please
The best sound-to-wake-up-to I've ever heard in an alarm clock. Also the large night-light button on top is awesome when you're reaching for a quick light in the dark. However I can't find a manual online, and without the manual it seems impossible to figure out how to use the features. That is a basic design error. Making matters worse, I searched for Z166s on the Zenith website, and it doesn't even find a result for that model number. Guess I'll keep looking...
While this product arrived in good time and in good shape, we could not get it programmed to work with our car, despite it's being listed as the replacement transmitter. We called the 800 number and tried everything that we were told to do (including going into the dashboard), but it simply would not match the system that came on our vehicle. I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because I believe the fault lay with our system, but the product said it was the replacement (and looks exactly the same); however, since it did not work, amazon paid for the return postage, so it cost us nothing but time and frustration. Another transmitter we got several months ago for a different vehicle worked perfectly, so I would not say not to try this - just know that it may not work for you.
I wanted a replacement for the iPod 30gig which I had broken. This was the only logical choice seeing as Apple no longer makes the 30gig iPod. The Zen players I never really liked aesthetically. Great player, does everything you need from a HDD music player. Only thing different from the iPod is the poorly designed Zune software. The software makes editing ID3 tags a pain, but thankfully I still have Itunes for this reason. Only thing I could have asked for was a clock. No installation problems, as of now wireless syncing does not work, haven't found anyone with a Zune to share music with either. These fixes I assume will be fixed in later versions of the firmware updates, I am not worried, I am waiting for the possibilities of the wireless function to open up. Not an iPod killer, good alternative though, and holds up better to scratches and wear and tear.
I've got quite a lot of experience using the Linksys BEFSR series, Netgear MR314 and now the FM114P broadband routers. Of these, the FM114P wins on just about every front.In general I liked the Linksys line as they had some useful features, including port mapping and UPnP support, which the Netgear products do not have. On the down side, they also have occasional hang ups and don't do stateful-packet-inspection (SPI). SPI is becoming ever more important with the rise of denial-of-service attacks and port scanning bots.After a particlarly frustrating week with the Linksys router needing to be reset twice as often as usual, I decided to try the Netgear MR314 (note: the same routing hardware is in all the xx31x models). At first, I was a bit disapppointed at the loss of port forwarding and UPnP support but at least the router was solid (no resets) and the wireless range was excellent. After downloading the latest firmware from Netgear's site I took a look at what else they offer and saw the FM114P model, which I hadn't seen at any local stores. The next morning I took back the 314 and bought the 114 at CDW for the SPI firewall features alone. I was pleasantly suprised that I got a whole lot more for the extra [money] it cost me.The first thing I noticed is that the 114 is faster, and not just a tiny bit faster but a LOT faster. This suprised me as I didn't think that any router added a significant delay to the packet stream but I immediately noticed the pages loading faster. I can't say that there is a bandwidth increase, but latency is definitely reduced (the lag between clicking on a link and the page starting to load). I assume this is due to the 114's 75mhz processor performing its logging, security checks, and routing processes in significantly less time than the other brands/models's unspecified embedded hardware. In my opinion, using a true onboard processor is the way routing hardware should, and will, be headed in the future.The 114 also improves on the 314 with a detachable antenna, stateful firewall, built-in print server, better service customization (still no UPnP though) and more security options. This unit is practically perfect for connecting and securing a "broadband attached home network"; with wires or without.
After over a month, I am very satisfied with the Antec Cooler and would order it again. Durability is still an open question, but at this price, I would be very happy to get two years out of it.PROSFairly pricedRelatively quietLight weightEffective cooling with my Macbook Pro 15"Well-designed to carry around with laptopPass-through design of USB plug frees up portCONS"On" light is a laser-like blue LED from hell
It was as described and I couldn't be any happier. It arrived in a securely packaged box without any scratches or anything.
Player has a problem with dual-layer DVD's such as Alias Season 1 and Season 2. For the money, get a better quality player. Player works and looks great - if you can get the DVD's to play. I know the saying is &quot;you get what you pay for&quot; but at this stage of game DVD players must have better quality than this - there is no excuse. Will never purchase APEX again. Customer Service and Technical Support are overloaded and nonresponsive - tells you about the quality of their products and their willingness to stand behind them. Pass this player up, and never believe the reviews on a product right before Christmas!
I used this fan as a replacement for a burnt out one in my surrond sound receiver. The fan works great at keeping the unit cool, and it runs very quietly. I am very thankful I got this fan instead of dishing out another $300+ for a new surrond sound system. I did have to modify the male part of the plugin on the motherboard as it was meant for a two wire fan. I just popped off the plastic piece that was designed for the original fan and just plugged the new one in, and presto! Works like a charm.
I bought this as a Xmas present after reading the great reviews - and everyone is right! The headphones are very comfortable, the sound is great and the extra long cable is cloth coded so it doesn't get caught on things cluttered on the desk. Recommend!
As others have said, the documentation is wretched. It has very clear screenshots of a Windows XP installation, but as has been noted by other reviewers, much is left out.I was attempting to get the DP-311U to talk to an Actiontec DSL router supplied to my client by Qwest, but at first I could not even get the computer itself to bring up the management screen for the DP-311U through the Ethernet interface. The LAN link light stayed dark. On impulse, i tried a *crossover cable*, and the LAN light lit up and I was able to launch the management screen in a browser window. The straight-through Ethernet cable supplied by Qwest with the DSL router could not be made to work, even though it worked just fine in configuring the router.The second wrinkle for me was configuring WEP. The DP-311U supports all the newer security protocols, including 256-bit encryption, but I used 128-bit WEP because I just needed to get this installation working and will fine-tune it later. Different units require the key to be entered differently; some, such as the Actiontec router supplied by Qwest, like dashes between the hex digits (as I recall). The DP-311U, will not accept a dashed key and will not tell you it's rejecting it; the key won't "take" and there is no error message. You only find this out when you start going through your settings one at a time and discover that WEP isn't active. The DP-311U requires that the encryption key be entered with no dashes or spaces. It would have been REAL NICE if either the documentation or the browser interface had given an example.Other than crappy documentation, it seems to be an OK unit. The power transformer is skinny and probably won't keep you from using another plug right next to it on your power strip. it's light-weight enough that it's easily mounted (they did supply screws and mollys) on a sheetrock wall. And, has been noted, USB 1.1 is probably fast enough for most printing tasks.
The cable is nice and light (no stupid in-line volume control to weigh them down). They fit my ears great, and they sound OK for earbuds (a little muddy). The clips are a nice soft plastic that actually feels good over your ears. The buds themselves have foam on them. Foam inside your ears feels a bit scratchy, but not bad. I guess you could remove the foam if you don't like it.
If you just need the cheapest "brand name" player, this one is ok, but the sound quality is not very good, it sounds as if you are listening to the mono recording;o)Spend a few bucks more and get something with good sound.
I needed a photo scanner quickly for a family reunion and this was perfect. It shipped very quickly and was very easy to setup. The immediate results were impressive. It is very light weight and does not require a separate power supply, which I really like since this device will travel with us to other family reunions.
Got this cord just a few days after it was ordered, it not only was exactly what it said it would be, it also works without any gliches. I would buy Hosa from Amazon again...
I have been an amazon customer for a while and this is the first time I was unhappy with a product. This RAM caused internal problems with my PC, the repair guy said he had seen this several times with the Corsair brand RAM and recommended Kingston brand. Be careful
This charge didn't want to work on my iPod I tried it thinking it was the computer but the computer said no device found I am not satisfied with my purchase
Works great and does what it is supposed to do, and it was reasonably priced. What more can a customer ask for?
I purchased a Sony Clie PEGN710C in the summer of 2001. I was extremely impressed with the screen resolution and the mp3 player. This handheld has by far one the sleekest designs for PDA's. More recently, I was dismayed at the fact that my model was NOT compatible with my new Windows xp computer. This newer model (PEGN760C) is compatible. Additionally, it has better screen resolution and improved software.Things to consider when purchasing this Clie.1. You can buy the older model (PEGN710C) and have it upgraded by Sony -- this essentially "turns the older model into the newer one," so says a Sony Techie.2. My Clie PEG710C has collected dust under the screen, as another reviewer has noted. This is quite annoying and unfortunate since the picture quality is so stunning. As of Feb. 17, 2002, I called Sony about this problem and they are sending me a box to mail the Clie back to them. They will then fix it free of charge (after much arguing over the merits of my warranty through an Ebay purchase). We'll see how this ordeal goes. This newer model improves on the problem (supposedly).3. Note about mp3 player: You can only play songs encoded at 128 kilobytes/second. This means that if you're stealing a song off of bearshare, for instance, you may get it at 160 or 192kbs; once you play this song off the memory stick on your Clie, the device may very well crash (but not burn, pheewww). This is a bit of an annoyance, but you can always reencode a song at 128kbs and solve the problem.Besides those issues, I do highly recommend this device over other PDA's. You will be the envy on the subway or at work--Beware of pickpocketers!
IT WOULD HAVE BE NICE IF IT HAD A ON AND OFF SWITCH, I THOUGHT THE ONE I ORDERED HAD ONE, WHEN I CALLED A CUSTOMER REP THEY TOLD ME THAT ONE DID, AND ONE DIDNT, I JUST HAPPENED TO GET THE ONE THAT DIDNT,IT IS VERY ANOYING TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON ALL NIGHT AND IN ORDER TO SHUT IT OFF I HAVE TO PULL THE SCANNER OUT OF THE SPOT IT IS ON MY COMPUTER DESK AND UNPLUG IT. ALSO, IT HAS TO BE ONE OF THE SLOWEST SCANNERS IVE EVER SEEN. I THINK IT WAS OVER PRICED AND THAT THEY MADE IT SOUND LIKE YOU WERE GETTING A GOOD DEAL, I JUST HOPE I GET MY REBATE BACK.
I plugged this in to resolve a speaker humming issue due to the TV and the computer wired to a common receiver. It worked and the humming went away. However the digital TV signal is now weaker and and some channels do not come in at all. So I removed it and discovered that the normal cable connector was a little loose coming out of the housing. I was able to solve my problem without the transformer by fidgeting with the normal connector until the humming went away. Eventually I will redo the cable connector and see how it works.
I wanted to get a media player so that I could download pod casts. I did not have another media player prior to this so I could not compare it. I have spent 6 hours on this and at this point it is going back.First there are no instructions. I had to play around with it for about 4 hours to finally figure out how the thing worked. I though I could go to the Zune web site for help. No such luck, you have to go to the messages boards and sign on to access data.The Zune was adding data onto it from the web site that I did not want, such as music I would never listen to. From what I could figure out, music from my computer has to go to the Zune site, then downloaded to the Zune. I thought this would just be a drag and drop operation, but if it was, I never could figure it out. I could not just pick an album on my computer and drop it to the Zune. At this point I am so frustrated I am ready to throw my computer across the room. I hate this product.
This player has a great picture for its size. The details are clear and it has pretty good sound by itself. For the money, you can't beat it.
Easy to use. There are two settings which are 2-second and no delay. Working great for me. I don't need to wait 10 seconds for family shooting, especially for my out of patient kids.
I did an extensive search for headphones. This represents an outstanding value. I also purchased the Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs. Both have pure crisp sound and are comfortable to wear for hours. Yes the D40fs has a bit more pronounced bass, but I truly can't say which I like better. These are extremely well-built and are quality stuff.
This is a very good product with a very good price !, I recommend this product to people that chat a lot. Thanks :)
...It falls apart both physically and logically, and while the idea is wonderful, Linksys really screwed up trying to implement it. Linksys Tech Support is pitiful, and after them telling me over 15 times to upgrade to the newest firmware, which was buggy in the first place, I gave up and swore off linksys products forever.If you want something like this, forget it. Go get yourself a decent Cisco ADSL router, many more features, and a separate 802.11b wireless gateway, or one of the new -a devices.DONT BUY THIS, THE RED LIGHT WILL HAUNT YOU :(
I have an old Sony HDR-HC1 Handycam. This adapter fits it perfectly. This then allows me to use my old 35mm film filters. There was a small issue. If I removed the camera's UV filter and placed the adapter on it would only screw in 1/2 of a turn. Not a big deal, but it's the only thing I could complain about. The adapter is solid and the threads are smooth. Thanks for a great product at a great price.
Hi, a fine UHF antenna,some buyers may need to hook up an amplifier between it and a digital to analog converter box or between it and a TV.
I bought my Sony Bean 3 months ago, I thought that it was a very good MP3 Player, but now I can see that the screen of the Sony Company are soooooooo bad, I bought this MP3 player because it had 50 hours of playback, 1 GB, it had FM tunner, It was small and I liked the shape of it, also because I read many good reviews about this Sony Bean, but now the sceen looks very misty and the brightness of the scrren is very low. So if you are going to buy this Sony Bean or onother product Sony MP3 Player you will know this information, if it happens to me, it can happen to you or onother person........
Great and easy to use, best thing that i did for my car that only gets driven once in a while.
I'm currently in the process of learning Russian, and these stickers make it a breeze to practice typing. The stickers stay on, and contrast well against my gray keys. I would gladly buy these again.
I ordered a 4GB Mini TravelDrive U3 through J&R Music in August 2007. I received a regular TravelDrive (not U3) within a week. I contacted J&R and returned the product, using their recommended carrier (UPS), within 3 days. UPS charged me $9.20 to ship the product, bringing my total shipping charges to over $15 for a $34 product. Needless to say I was a little miffed!. To add insult to injury the product was backordered so I had to wait a few week.... I just received my replacement product, and once again it is not a U3 TravelDrive. I am upset... I'm not going to waste any more of my time nor another $9.20 on J & R Music.
These were too small to stay in my ear while sleeping on my side without them falling out; pushing them farther in my ear was extremely uncomfortable. I see others have had similar problems, and I don't think my ear canals are unusually large. Buy a small quantity if you want to give them a shot; I prerfer Flent's soft foam earplugs by far.
The logitech G7 is the best wireless mouse I have used and I have used quite a few in the past. I purchased this item (green & black version) about two years ago and the mouse kept all the functions of a new one. Battery life is still great at about 1 swap every two or three days with internet browsing, MS office, and casual gaming. Traction and response time is far superior than other mouse I have owned (comparable to the wired logitech G5)On a handful of occasions during the entire course of two years the pointer acted erratically, but a quick reboot using the power bottom on the underside solved the problem.At two years I thought about getting a new mouse but I haven't been able to find one that is convincingly better. Plus, with the condition of this mouse right now, I can easily see myself keeping it for another year or two.for your information, the logitech software that came with this mouse isn't very useful aside from letting you program the bottoms. It conflicts with Windows XP somewhat and drains system resources. Now I just use this mouse with Windows drivers alone. Works like a charm.
I bought this in an effort to resurrect an older Dell laptop for my elderly mother to use wirelessly instead of her desktop. I never could get it to work, nor could my computer engineer nephew. We finally threw it in the trash and bought a different brand, which worked fine. The cost of the thing wasn't worth the aggravation of trying to return it.
I am so happy with this camera. I purchased the camera so that I could video my Sister's wedding for her, everything turned out just great! I would not change a thing with this camera, a really great item!!
I purchased this indoor antenna to be used on a portable digital lcd tv. This tv will be used when we lose power at our home. I am able to get 10 channels by using this antenna. This is an excellent product.
We had a &quot;cheap&quot; router before to hook up to the cable modem, and it was always losing the connection for some reason. We bought this to replace it and add wireless connectivity to the house, and we are very pleased we did.
I bought this clock radio to replace my broken Timex radio, and overall this is a much better unit for less money than the Timex. The display is great. I prefer a traditional display like this, and the dimmer is perfect. The sound quality is not bad for under $40. I was a little surprised that it still had a manual tuner, but once again, it is not their best radio. It receives fine, even where I'm at, which is pretty much the middle of nowhere.The one disappointment I have with this radio is the lack of a battery backup for the clock. What were they thinking? Most clock radios today have at least a battery to hold the time, and many today have an auto-set feature. Aside from this oversight, though, it is a great unit.
The Beatles were hacks by comparison. This is the walrus. This is the egg man. Koo koo... dare I say... kachoo?
Having used several different type of readers, I find this to be my favorite. It's simple, durable, and always works, compared to others I've tried.
I installed this in addition to the existing 10GB drive on my 3 year old computer. It would not work using my computer's original ribbon cable, but when I used the cable that came with the new drive everything was fine. All and all, I am very happy with it. And now I have 50GB instead of 10, which is great.
i love this product, i have purchased two, one for myself and one as a gift and will purchase another as a gift. received it in no time and it's very nice expecially for the cost.
Happy with the product. Is hooked up with my Onkyo THX 7.1 speaker system - this particular 16 gauge wire is being used for the two rear speakers as the ones that came with my home theater system was not long enough to reach the back of my room. The wire looks sturdy, the thickness is definately 16 gauge and the sound coming out of the speakers is top notch (although the credit may go to the home theater system). For the price on offer at amazon, its a no brainer.For those of you who are hoping to get the product in your mailbox - thats not happening. Dont get fooled by the picture , the wire and the packaging it comes in wont fit in your mailbox. So be prepared to track the product and be at home to receive it.
They show a picture of a HP 200lx and say that is what you will get! Read the description a bit down and you will find it is a HP 320LX. The most useless Windows CE product ever sold! Don't buy it!!! I was a sucker and just went by the picture and the need of a 200LX to program radios. Face turns red again :(
I purchased this TV for a gift for my mother 16 months ago. It worked good for the the time period. The TV broke four months after it's warranty ran out and is now too expensive to fix. I wasted a lot of money and the next TV will not be a Samsung!!!
I looked at dozens of TVs. I also compared how they looked with a regular digital/cable signal and not just a HD signal (I had the TV guy shift the whole store to a standard digital signal from HD signal) and this is where you'll see that this TV stands apart from the rest. Apparently Sony uses some type of filtering technology to clean up the non-HD signals. Keep in mind we still have a few years to go before everything will come across in HD.I can't imagine anyone not being happy with this TV.. Even the speakers sound nice.Amazon shipped Eagle freight. What a great experience I had with them. They called the night before delivery, two guys arrived 10 minutes early, carried the giant box up a flight of stairs, and even offered to help me unpack the TV and take away the box!
Bought this memory to upgrade my Toshiba laptop. The memory was easy to install and booted up the first time I tried it. I had bought another 2GB memory stick from a competitor and wanted to max out the memory on the mother board. The memory I bought through AMAZON.COM was actually $15.00 cheaper than the first memory stick I bought. I will definately check AMAZON in comparision shopping. I have bought several different items through AMAZON and am quite satisfied.
These cost just $8 with free shipping (w/Prime) and to my amazement they pulled in more channels than my expensive $45 Terk antenna! Worth the price if you live in an area where OTA HDTV reception is not too weak. It is pretty cheaply made, but still pretty sturdy. It's very light and compact, but not too ugly.
I bought these because I knew that in the end if May I would need some communication head phone, for use with Dragon Naturally speaking. I got them early due to a "sale". I figured since they are new I would have no issues. and that was true, for seven days. I started using them on may 25th, the sound was great, the mic worked fine. Then, on the 29th they started to act strange. The mic would cut in and out while I sat still at my lap top (which is also new). By June 3rd I had no function from the mic at all. Though the sound is still very good.But what use is there if the sound is great and your mic won't work? I plugged in the cheap communication headphones that come with Dragon Premium,(another product that I got from Amazon) they are a no name brand with no specs, and they worked. This confirmed that it is not my computer. All in all, I say don't buy them early, because then you can't return them. Or better yet, don't by this set at all if you don't have to. This is the first real disappointment I've had from Amazon.
I am running a 7.1 THX system and am happy with the performance of this speaker. Replaced a Bose center that was a little old and too big, this has sharp sound and appears to be of good quality. I would give it 5 stars but that is reserved for the high end equipment, it is an inexpensive speaker, even though a good value.
Ever since I purchased some Monster THX component wires, I've put my trust in Monster. I have been completely satisfied with every item I've purchased from them and I'm completely satisfied with their speaker cables.
This radar detector is definately worth the money. It picks up cops radaring from atleast a half mile away in town. The furthest I've ever got it to receive a signal is just under a mile. Works great, looks good, good buy.
These are great speakers for the price. I am currently using them as front main speakers and they do pretty good. They will eventually be my surround speakers but for now they're great.
The fit and finish for this battery pack was outstanding and considering the price, a much better deal than could be found in a retail store or Apple repair shop. Was originally purchased to overcome a TOD clock battery issue with the original 2004 iBook battery pack ... sadly, this iBook has many other issues, but NOT the fault of this really nice battery pack. Thumbs up if you have a good working iBook and need a 2nd battery for trips and such.
Best keyboard I've ever laid hands on. Nice feel. Nice touch pad as well (if you like the touch pad, no need to purchase a mouse).There are some problems with the OS coming out of S1 S3 sleep modes. You may have to hit the connect button on both the keyboard and provided Bluetooth adapter.
Product does what it says it will do. Seems solid and for the price it is a no brainer. Time will tell on how long it will last but it appears it is high quality for the price.
These headphones are what i have been waiting for! I read the complaints of those who said it was too much bass but, with a little bit of research I discovered there is a bass control dial (Good engineering). So,I bought them. I am a big heavy metal listener and all the old tunes written in A are filled up and the new groups like KsE are softly punching you in the side of the head with their musical assault. I will admit it took me a good couple a few days to get used to the deep tissue massage around the ears but the bass is smooth, warm and IMO welcomed. A few adjustments had to be made to my media players EQ for the headphones placement. The highs can still be heard very well as well as the mids. Movies, well there isn't anything like hearing the low rumble of a large spaceship, the initial boom of large explosions and the throttling of a chainsaw!!! I Will continue to be a supporting consumer of this product. I just wish the compliantants would find the bass dial so they will be happy. So with that said, I hope to have my skull crushed for many years to come.Thank you SC.The Luther
I continue to be very impressed. We are using the antenna inside (in the middle of the house) very close to another house and it consistently works well. Very good price for much more TV then I thought I would recieve
I was tired of not having surround sound to go along with my hdtv, so I needed a cheap system to last me until HDMI 1.3 is implemented, when i will overhaul my entire setup...tv, receiver, speakers, sub, etc...I bought this receiver to go along with some Klipsch speakers and a Klipsch Sub about 4 months ago. When I got everything home and hooked it up, it soudned ok I guess. After going through a bit of a setup it did sound better.The auto setup on this device isn't the greatest...However, if you are enough of an audiophile to adjust this thing on your own, you can change that very easily. Now this thing sounds amazing. Great base, awe-inspiring surround sound quality, sports (esepcially football and college basketball on CBS), the xbox 360, and my XM sounds brilliant on here. I could not be happier with my purchase.If you want a powerful receiver that sounds great (use only the optical inputs) and does not hurt the wallet too much, this is the way to go.
5 for 5 so far burned well. little expensive but all dvd dl are at the moment. works well with nec 3550a
This paper is a bit expensive but it is worth it. Excellent Quality !
When we wanted to surprise our Grandson with a nice gift for his HS graduation, we found this on Amazon. He was very pleased and uses it continiously, even with all the more improved audio devices on the market. A gift that endures is the best gift and investment.
I got this router a month ago because it looked to have what I needed. It worked well for two weeks and then crapped out on me. I was on the phone with DLink support for 3 hours to have them walk me through upgrading the firmware and reconfiguring the router. All seemed well until another two weeks when it crapped out again. I tried calling support and they walked me through the same thing. I got so frustrated and its no longer worth my time so I threw it out. Back to Linksys.
I bought this strap to replace the one that came with my Rebel T1i. The main things I was looking for in a strap were comfort and the ability to sling my camera over my shoulder and carry it by my hip. This strap comes through on these desires and then some.The total length of the strap is 52 in, not including the extra 1/2 inch used to safely secure straps. If I add in the width of my camera on the straps, this gives me an effective 4.5 Inches. The total circumference of the oval made by this strap can get around ~56 inches. Now, I'm a pretty big guy, I stand about 5' 10" 5' 11" on a good day, But I have a rather barrel chested build, so I tend to wear my strapped items, backpacks, book bags, golf bags, at their extended limit. This strap goes around my body over the should and comfortably rests on my hip. I believe that a skinnier person of great heights could easily wear this strap at the same position. and this strap will probably fit most people including the lovely ladies at heights less than mine.I believe that it is pretty obvious that I find this strap to be comfortable, I walked for 10 miles the other day with a decent sized 250mm lens and never felt it. The neopream really does a great job at absorbing the weight of the camera system. I doubt it will do anything to help out with my Bigma 150-500mm lens, but I haven't tried it.As far as the price goes, amazon sells this strap at a reasonable price. I bought mine at a local camera shop. I may have paid twice as much for it, but sometimes it's nice to support the local guys, not that I have ever had a problem with Amazon (as my purchasing history will prove.This strap does have a nice quick release system for tripod use, now I know that most finer caliber straps have this feature, but to me this was a very nice addition. I was always slightly annoyed by the unused neck strap just sloppily flopped over on it's side while not in use. with this strap I can disconnect the strap easily and quickly from the camera, thread it through a belt loop and reconnect it to securely get the strap out of my way. all that is left are two insignificant straps that I can either let dangle discretely to the sides or better yet reattach them around a secure section on my tripod for added security.I would love to say that I am as big a fan of the quality as the rest of the features, but one of the straps slipped and came undone before I even had a chance to fiddle with them. if it weren't for some quick hands on my part, I wouldn't be so favorable with this product. I don't know if a kid had messed with mine in the store, I can't imagine Promaster letting this be standard practice, just another reason to shop with Amazon, there Amazon you happy now? I guess this will show me for trying to support the little mom and pop store during a down economy. :)Overall this is a great product, I have not had a single indecent since that first day, so I know the quality of the product is certainly top notch.
The cable is a great buy if you have a need of it. I have nothing negative to say about this product, screws in easily and very easy to install into whatever device you are aiming to install it into.
I just want to express my complete satisfaction with this product. It works perfectly with my 3th generation 15 GB iPod. The volume rocks and I would say that this is the best way to have a cutting edge hi-fi stereo at home...and on the way.
I really very happy by Amazon service, is fast, strong and make happy to my sons that is my reason to bebest regardsDonald
The space bar of the keyboard that I received needed way more than normal force to be pushed. It seemed as if it locked up when pushed on at the far left or right edge. I'll be trying to fix it with some silicone grease, but have little hope. Not a good buy.
I was happy to find a name-brand external drive that would connect via a single usb2.0 slot. The price after rebates was higher than the brand-x alternatives, but I wanted to deal with what I considered to be a "Real" company.The drive was fast, quiet, and trouble-free. I used it on a variety of systems to move data around and to backup critical files.After 6 months the unit refused to work. No lights, no sound, no data, nada.The tech support staff was quick to answer, but their answers weren't really helpful. I was to send the drive back and they would send a replacement. However, if I sent the drive back, then the data, which is worth a heck of a lot more than the drive, would be gone.To get my data, I opened up the drive container and found a Samsung drive inside. I put the Samsung drive into a "brand-x" 2.5" drive enclosure and connected it to my laptop. The Samsung drive fired right up and I got my data back. This indicated to me that the problem was not with the drive component, but with the firelite drive enclosure. To test this, I put a fujitsu drive into the firelite enclosure and it failed to work. The problem was obviously with the firelite enclosure.When I sent this information to the smartdisk support staff, their response was as follows:Hello:If you opened the drive up, there would be no warranty.Regards,Chee LoSmartDisk Technical SupportSo now I have a working Samsung drive and a dead firelite enclosure. For this combination I paid a premium price.I could have bought a bare drive and a brand-x enclosure and saved a LOT of money.Given that the only part of this product designed by smartdisk is the part that doesn't work, and the idiotic return policy that prevents data recovery, I woul never buy another product from this "Real" company again.Repeated emails to tech support and customer service go unanswered.If your data is important to you, get a different product. If it's not, then why are you backing it up?
Nice and powerful receiver. I got also a pair of NS 777 and they are just match each other in terms of quality of the sound.Some reported inconveniences in HDMI connections, but at the end you just need to be a little bit more creative to overcome these inconveniences and you would be rewarded with great sound for the money. Recommend.
I ran my lap top on this battery alone a couple of times in the 10 months I have owned it. It gave me about 75 minutes before the computer turned off. It was much cheaper than a Dell battery, and when it arrived and I saw it was made in China, I suspected that I might have gotten what I paid for. My experience with Chinese products has been dismal. The seller (smart-parts-usa) responded to my direct e-mail (not to that I sent through Amazon), and said they could not help since it had been more than 90 days.
I wanted a longer VGA cord for my TV.. (I have a 6' and it works great) so I bought this. It makes the screen darker, Very unclear, and produces a faint Double image that looks like Total Crap! I plugged it into my standard monitor because I thought maybe it was just the long cord into a bigger TV.. nope, Same thing on my Ultra Sharp 17" monitor. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!! NOT RECOMMENDED TO ANYONE!
The reception of this monitor is excellent - we can hear the baby smack her lips as she starts to wake up - and having 2 receivers is VERY convenient.This monitor and others were sometimes given low marks due to problems with static. We found that older portable phones can cause static when in use and that using certain outlets produced static. So if you experience static, try different outlets and check the channel options on your portable phones.
This is a fantastic potrait lens. It is affordable, and it gives you some great photos.
I am a painter and keep photo references in these albums with the location of the images written on the spine. I was able to buy them at several locations but over the years the stores stopped supplying these particular albums. So I was pleased to find them on Amazon. They are very inexpensive, easy to slip the photos in and out of. You can slip 2 photos, one behind the other, in a slot. These aren't an album you would want to use as a portfolio or presentation but for purely keeping images organized and available quickly they are super.
These are my first pair of binoculars (actually a gift for my husband who likes birding and hiking), so I didn't know much about buying such an item. I read a lot of reviews and did some looking, and these seemed to be the best quality at the best price. After using them for several months, we couldn't be more pleased. The lenses offer clear, crisp viewing, and are easy to adjust for comfortable viewing. I like that the eye cups are soft and won't scratch my glasses. It's brought a whole new dimension to our nature hikes!
The two best tools for getting clear photos are a sturdy tripod and one of these critters, a shutter release. I've paid less for one that was nothing but misery but this one is quite different.For only a tiny bit more, I bought this release and was very pleased. It seems to be very solid and well made. The threads are a good fit on the camera (cheap ones often are not) and nobody wants to risk damaging the threads on their shutter button. The shutter release action is very smooth with just the right amount of resistance. The only negative observation I would make would be with the screw lock. It's rather small and is a bit awkward to tighten for me and takes practice to tighten in a hurry. That's the only thing that seperates it from a fifth star.Bottom line, a great camera accessory for the money and Adorama is a top notch seller!
Was the fit for my 80 to 400 Nikkor lens.(Purchased at the same time). Quite satisfied. Works as advertised. Quite happy with it., Richard
Great product that allows you to have your components in a different room or space. I have been able to easily program all of my equipment, both audio and visual, to the remote. The only thing I do not like is the orangish backlight but rarely use this feature.
It wasn't clear from the packaging that this doesn't work with the newer iPods with video. I had to search the internet (after I already purchased and could see that it clearly didn't fit) to find this information.
When I got my new HP laptop, I wanted a good looking leather case to go with it. I wanted a case that will be able to store and compact all my accessoeries. This Tragus leather case does it and more. There is a space to store your mouse, pens, cds, and file your paperwork. When travelling, there is a latch at the back of the case to hold on to your travelling suitcase.My only complaint is that it has too many velcros. They could have used press on buttons on the front part of the case for ease of opening and closing, rather than the noisy and often times hard velcro.
We had an eTrex, which my clumsiness sent to the bottom of a creek, never to be seen again. I like this unit a lot more than the eTrex:- the screen is much sharper and easier to read- the device's softwre is more sophisticated; you can store much more information about each waypoint- the USB connection is really handy. Downloading waypoint information from the computer beats entering it by hand on the eTrex!- this unit is easier to useDon't expect much from its built-in basemap; it has dots for cities, and that's it (meaning it's basically useless, unless you have just arrived from another planet).The biggest disadvantage to this unit is that Garmin has a proprietary interface, so it won't speak to mapping software which is expecting a standard NMEA serial-port interface. Fransom GpsGate handles the translation, though, and it's not particularly expensive.Note: I am not affiliated with Fransom in any way.
I got this player just before christmas and have been using is every day. I have not had any of the problems that people list here: my cover has never come off and have had NO problems witih the software.This is my first mp3 player: I used windows media to rip a lot of my cds. I have 357 on there so far, I have a stack of 50 or so more to go. I had no problem losing artist, track, song information. I have MANY different versions of the same song by the dead and phish.The player keeps them well organized.Playlists are not easy to create on the fly on the player. They're easy enough to create using the jukebox software.You can set the back light time and auto off feature - which is usefull so I don't run the battery down.My only complaint is the scroll wheel. It is a little hard to highlight and select items from the menus - it does take a little practice and I am getting better at it.
I bought this a few months ago and I absolutely love it! I swim about 80 laps, 2-4 times a week and my otterbox has been wonderful! It makes swimming sooooo much better! This is worth every penny! The only downside is that it is a bit bulky and took me some time to figure out the best way to secure it to my suit, it is also sometimes a bit tricky getting my ipod out of it after i swim since its in there so securely- but its totally worth it! However, I would definently test it in the sink before you use it since some people have had problems. I just put a little paper towel inside it and then submerged it in a bowl of water for several hours. I also shuck it around quite hard in the water to make sure it wouldn't leak before I put my ipod in it.
Everything that can be said already has been. These are absolutely fantastic headphones. Every other pair I have listened to after buying these just hasn't sounded the same. Be warned, after you convert, you won't be able to go back. But it's worth it.Also, these aren't nearly as uncomfortable as everybody keeps saying. Most comfortable headphones I have owned yet after I put aftermarket pads on them. Granted I've never worn Senns, but still, they DO NOT hurt.I am sold completely, and will be a faithful Grado customer for life.
I love it! Easy to program and great clarity. I just wish it came with a belt hook but fits easily in pocket which is as promoted -- a "pocket radio".
I bought this for a 15.6"HP Pavilion dv6-3160us 15.6-Inch Laptop PC - Up to 4 Hours of Battery Life (Argento). I'm using CoreTemp all the time to monitor my CPU temps and from my observations, it does cool by around 5-10C!!! I'm not sure by how many degrees other coolers do.It is USB powered so no worries about extra power adaptors. Has speed setting H&lt;->L but I'm always setting it to High. It's not that thick and clunky nor flashy but feels very sturdy!!!
I have the Wein W920200 system with one transmitter and two receivers. I use this system 3 times a week (at least) for setting off 8 x Sunpak 622 and two other smaller units (also using slaved triggers). The system works flawlessly, firing the two strobes with receivers attached, which, in turn fires all the rest. In my studio set-up this works without a hitch every single shot. I have been working with this system for at least six months, have not had to change batteries yet in the transmitter which is small and does not get in the way and is about the same size as a small (Nikon SB200/400) on-camera flash unit. I would recommend this unit!
I bought this to replace my old cd player. It was easy to assemble and sound quality is great.
I am not a camera expert- but this is my 2nd Canon Powershot...and I LOVE them. We have tried 2 other cameras for our daughter- this last one was the same pixels- major name brand and all- NOTHING like my powershot. As a family- the debate is over- Canon Powershot series or nothing. Great software- amazing camera- fantastic price- GREAT pictures- AWESOME features- WONDERFUL videos... couldn't be happier!
This LaCie 40 gigabyte external hard drive plugs into any computer with a USB2 plug and comes with a Linux Mandriva desktop system installed. It's a nifty idea if you don't want to be bothered installing the program yourself. You can take the drive, plug it into any computer and have your Mandriva Linux desktop system with you, at home or away.But in truth, you are better off buying a LaCie 40 GB external hard drive without Mandriva installed. The stand-alone drive is cheaper. You can then download the 2006 Mandriva program onto this drive for free, and have the same system, for less. I recommend the second method for all but the complete techno-idiot.Mandriva is easy to install. After you select the language in which you want to run, the program pretty much installs itself.
I loved the price of this keyboard. Add to the fact, that it's from Logitech, a name that I recognize, and I was full on board! The keyboard is not so noisy, however it's not that quiet, either. The only real issue that I have with this keyboard is, from time to time, the Shift key gets stuck (what a metaphor for my life right now). I guess you get what you pay for. All in all, it's not bad. It gets the job done! It you expect perfection, don't buy this keyboard. But if you are content with getting the job done efficient- and effectively, BUY THIS!
Initially I loved it, exactly what I wanted. But it quit working within a month. Then I found out the product was discontinued in 2008, so there is no support available for it.
I've had my unit for 24 hours now and I can already see that it have a much more radical effect on the way I watch television that I thought it would.Picture quality is good at standard quality (20 hours), excellent at medium quality, and indistinguishable from commercial video tape at high quality (no DVD player to compare it to). I didn't realize just how big a deal the ability to time shift programming would be to me. Sure, I expected to take advantage of the ability to start watching Law &amp; Order from the beginning 20 minutes after it started (once I got the kids to bed), but I didn't realize just how much good stuff I was missing out on that airs late night.My only wish would be for a time-channel-duration recording option from time to time, say to catch a sporting event that may run long compared to the listed times.Other than that, this unit is nearly perfect. The best [money] I ever spent on a piece of home entertainment equipment.
the video in my sony camcorder started getting blurry and fuzzyso i tried this cleaner and it solver the problem. video is perfect now!
The Exact thing you need for D8 Sony DCR-TRV Models. Really. It works fine. It does fix the camera when you see that prompt that flashes after a few years of use that says "CLEANING CASSETTE" "CLEANING CASSETTE" over and over. You can't get by without this thing. I just wish I would have bought it when it was $9.99 at my local store years ago. The shipping is about the same price of the item, but good luck finding one at your local store. After you open it and stick it in your camera, you will be A-OK again in 10 seconds. This is it folks. Crack open the wallet and whip out the Credit card. Also, I do not work for any Co. affiliated with this company or product. I have no agenda. I mean what I wrote.
Good product, works well in my portable ACOM DATA CD burner. I pulled out the CD burner and it was a "lite-on" product and I replaced it with this DVD burner. All works well.
The cables look good quality :-), they snap into connectors making a reliable connection so far, but I don't plug and unplug them often.
If you have a broadband internet connection and multiple people in your house who need access to it... rather than fight over one connection, buy this kit! It's cheap, works great, and supports up to 4 additional remote desktop or notebook PC's (note: PC's only, non-Wintel, e.g. Apple computers, are not supported). The install was not quite as smooth as I would have liked. I got what turned out to be a phantom error (a false negative on a standard test built into the install program) and had to call Microsoft support. But they quickly realized the error was false and I completed the install with a little help from them. The end result is fabulous! My wife has high speed access from her office just below mine and we didn't have to pay the cable company for a second hookup and another cable modem. Now I can add a couple laptops and another desktop should the need arise by purchasing only the wireless adaptor and installing the software and putting in the encryption key (which you get at from your wireless base station using the included software). Performance is great... sitting at her desktop, I quickly forgot I was accessing the net wirelessly via my desktop one floor up.
We have a loft and 2 tv sets within 30 ft of each other . We now have 2 headphone sets also.Total peace within the house, they are great and do the job required.No frills just great wireless headphones that work very well.Make sure you plug them into the component you are using for the best results. (IE DVD put them into the audio )
I owned this for an year. You cannot say it is a very good camera. It is just a below average camera.I bought it for close to 1000 $I could have taken maximum of 2000 pictures with it.Also recently it suddenly started showing battery depleted symbol. Contacted pentax, they suggested to send to a third party who does the repair (Note:- All pentax official repair will be done by third party shop)Currently the third party repair shope is saying, it is not the problem with battery it is the problem with reflex mirror, stuck in the apperture...etc. They are asking for close 300$ for repair.Now I realize that with my experiances with Nikon, Canon etc..Overall...Pentax was not worth for the money I spend.Please spend wisely..
I used it to listen to audio courses and some movies. I liked the quality, does not harm your ears, the wire is long enough.One issue you may not like, It has huge ears.
I bought this expecting better speed with larger memory size for writing to my digital camera(Nikon coolpix8800).Because of the number 266x I was expexting untra-high speed memory.As a result, you cannot expect such high speed by just changing your flash memory with your machine.In my case, I can not notice very big difference of writing speed between my previous memory and this one. But the price difference was almost three times more compared to the conventional ones.You need to consider more if you want to choose this because of writing speed in your digital camera. 8x or 40x memory can give you similar result with much cheaper cost if you are using the same machine.I could only feel slightly faster writing time to the memory. This means 266x does not mean that it is 266 times faster one.And there was no error yet while using this one with my digital camera.For the same capacity of high speed memory Transcend's ones are much cheaper. In that sense this product is worth to buy.
I was very excited for this product, unfortunately it wasn't what I needed.Does exactly what it says it will do, is really easy to use, and the focus thing on top is pretty sweet.Unfortunately for me though, you cant see very much with it, and I would say aside from bird watching and some other guy said seeing street signs while navigating, it doesn't really let you see anything you couldnt pretty much see already.All in all for 20$ i am happy with it, works as advertised, dropped it a few times it still works just fine.
I ordered this for a nuvi 770 garmin and it was advertised as being for it but it does not come close to fitting the 770. Not happy about this.
I recently bought the A616 and it is very easy to operate, not complicated at all. Perfect size. This is definitely user friendly. The pictures come out very clear and nice. The ink cartridges are at a reasonable cost which was also important to me.
These thing is unbelieveable,I have them wired to a Alpine pdx 1000 watt amp,everything shakes on my 2002 mercury mountaineer,when I turn them up I feel like my skin is leaving my body, othe peeps in my vehicle complain of their heart.But overall great subs.
Couldn't tune in anything but a few local FM stations. Perhaps my unit is defective as I read many good reviews before buying it. Huge disappointment.
Item did not work- wouldn't power on unless plugged into a computer. Very strange- but just couldn't hold a charge. I am very technically-oriented and tried a hard reset & many other things- but finally had to give up.To get it replaced I had to pay to ship it to the seller & then wait up to 14 business days for them to replace it. They do not offer refunds at all. It's been 10 days and I'm still waiting for my replacement- hopefully this one will work. Very little communication from seller.
I bought this a few years back and it was pretty well designed and actually pretty decent volume, though the speaker would distort with volume all the way up. The reason I didn't use it much is cause even in NJ with 30+ stations I could only tune 2 and they were ones I didn't want.Probably OK for a bath with a window on the outer side of a house, but my master bath was in the center of the house leaving me very poor reception.
Absolutley loved the sound and the price. If I had paid $700 plus, I still would have been very happy. And I bought just as a CD player.But the CD changer is too slow. Used it a a party and when the 5th CD was done, I had to open each of the 5 CD's indiviudally at about 10-12 seconds each. It's maddening.And I was organized putting the CD cases in order to match the CD slot it was in, so I could replace CD's like the guys who change tires at a NASCAR race.My wife warned me, but I didn't listen. She wanted a player that randomly (and seemlessly)jumped from CD to CD and track to track all on its own (if there is such a thing).Anyway, have you ever been at a rocking party or bar and then the music went off for 1 full minute or two. It's MUTINY. It kills the whole mood.'So unfortuantely I have to return...or forever face her wrath at future parties.
I use this almost every time I'm in the car. It has a fan in it that makes a whirring noise but its no big deal. If you are drawing a lot of power it has a high pitched tone (which usually will stop if you turn on the car...i.e. there's more power generated). It works great and keeps my laptop always charged. The part that plugs into the lighter has the cord on it so you can put it in tight spots unlike some other products. I've had 2 of them now and the reason I only gave it 4 stars is because they do tend to break after a year or so. I just keep replacing them...definitely worth it.
These are the best headphones I have ever used. The sound quality is superb and they are so comfortable. The cord in the back makes your neck kind of itchy because there's this thing around the rubber part. It's much louder than other headphones so I don't have to turn my CD player to an extremely high volume to hear it on the bus. I urge you to buy these headphones if you are thinking about it.
Well, the packaging looks good....its been about 2 months since I bought the disc's, and still haven't used any.So its unfair to post a negative review, without giving the product a good run thru....so I have to trust theadvertised information, and say its a good product.
I was sent the model pictured, and it worked great, once I figured out the hardware flow control! Was a little troublesome, but I was able to serial console into my OpenBSD machine with it! The blinking light really helps so you can tell when data is being transmitted over the cable. More of a visual, but also helps troubleshoot whether you are doing it right.I would say it was well worth the purchase, and the price was not bad either! I would send for more!
When I first got this dvd player it was awsome.The very next day when I was using it in the car it froze. It wasn't that surprising because when I was in the store I saw another kid who said it froze to. I tried it again but it kept freezing.
Great bag. It's nicely constructed and zippers are smooth. Fits with ease my Canon T1i w/ grip, 3 lenses, all my dslr accessories, and my GoPro with all my different mounts and accessories. It's also comfortable to wear.
There were no reviews on these speakers (besides the 1 other on Amazon) so I took a chance primarily based on their design- a 6.5" woofer and a dome tweeter. As far as I'm concerned, you should only buy a speaker with a 5.25" woofer if you plan to cross it over at 80 or 100hz and use a subwoofer since a the lower bass tends to get distorted and color the rest of the lower frequencies with a smaller woofer. 6.5" is the minimum for "full range" bookshelves.So that brings me to the Celestion F18. I am using them in the kitchen (yes, I have a problem!) with a Music Hall a25.2 integrated amp. For under 1 and a half bills, they are fantastic. Lower bass is tight and goes down to 50hz at -2db. Upper bass seems slightly lacking while the treble is clear. But these speakers just seem a little flat to me. I'm sure that they are technically extremely accurate, but I think they lack excitement. A pair of Revel M12 are far better (in fact they are awesome). As are a pair of Monitor Audio BR2. But these models are 2-3x the price and my budget (wife) wouldn't allow that.I was hoping that I found a buy of the century when I got these, but I was slightly disappointed that they weren't as good as my Infinity Betas (again, the Infinities are more than double the price of the Celestion). But I will keep them since there is no other speaker that's as good for the price. I wouldn't use these for my main speakers, but I guess for the kitchen they're ok.Build quality was average. Unpainted star bit screws along with black phillips screws are used to fasten the drivers. The grills I received were black and the tweeter was the same as pictured (unlike the other reviewer Georgyo07).To sum up, I'm confident that these speakers will sound fantastic to most people. I'm just obsessed with good sound and I know I'm a lot more picky than most.Amazon's listed specs are incomplete, so here they are:50hz-20khz +/- 2dbcrossover: 3000hzSensitivity: 89dbImp. 8 ohmMagnetically shieldedWeight: 15.9 lbs15"h X 8.7"w X 11.5"d
I feel like a kid in a candy store when i get one of these routers because i can flash it with 3rd party firmware and gain extreme control of my wifi connection.
Nice printer, works fairly quicker than my previous Canon. Only downside, as other have pointed out, is the lack of catch tray.My old ink worked just fine for this one also, didnt even need to buy a differnt type.
The Leica V-Lux 1 is a digital camera which combines high-performance optics and outstanding picture quality in a compact camera body. From spacious landscape shot, macro close-up shots through to photos of far distant objects in super telephoto mode, the lens with its 12 time zoom creates outstandings picture results in all photographic situations. The integral picture stabilizer gives the user additional protection against camera shake, even under difficult lighting conditions. While this camera is based on the Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 it has image processing adjustments as defined by Leica. This camera is a great product for the money.
It meets the requirement for my software. Installs easily. No problem at all. I have purchase several of these and have not had a problem.
This product is amazing. If you are a PC user, and not in need of the "baby-me" features of the iPod this is for you. Personally I like the product most because it requires no proprietary software to transfer data to the device. Just plug it in, and drop in the music. I have had it for about a year now, dropped it a few times on subway platforms... I dont baby it- and it has proved extremely rugged. Tales of the screen easily scratching (to a point of unusability) are just that - tales.The controls are a little sensitive, but it is a small price to pay when you consider the limitiations of the zune and especially the iPod.If you want something pretty buy the iPod. If you want something rugged and functional, with very good sound quality GET THE ZEN!----edit mar 08 - this thing is still clicking, ive dropped it on subway platforms, down stairs... etc etc... top notch!
I don`t recommand this cable at all , very very cheap quality and its junk
i got these headphones for work and they are great. comfortable, great sound, just what i wanted. they even make MP3s alright :)
I was hesitatant about buying a digital camera, especially at the price. But after seeing many web sites with images from the camera, I took the plunge.Shooting digitally is a bit different from traditional photography. I tend to use the LCD screen to set up shots, and you can't really fire shots off as quickly with a digital camera, it has to autofocus, etc.But, I, and others who've seen my photos, love the quality. I print them out on a HP Deskject 1220, which when using photo quality paper makes brilliant prints.I took this camera to France. I shot over 1,500 images. I took 4 flash cards with me, since I had no way to upload the images while I was there. The images I got from that trip were worth the price of the camera alone. I now have a bound book of images I printed on my HP.There will always be arguments over film and digital cameras. I own both. I love each for what they can do.The Nikon CP990 delivers great quality, a lot of flexibility in use, which takes some time to learn. You can shoot macro, adjust contrast, adjust the EV value, shoot in black and white and even capture 30 seconds of video.I bought the Nikon wide angle 28 lens. The standard lens just doesn't capture as much as I liked.All in all, this has been a great tool to have. I shoot almost daily with it.If you want a digital camera and intend to use it heavily, then go for it. You won't be disappointed.
Fabulous flash. Love the swivel head and all the angles you can get for great lighting. A must have for any serious amateur photographer.
I got this for Christmas. It's pretty cool-looking, but the sound quality sucks. The volume wasn't good, it would get distorted if you turned it too high. I was okay with that, but then I began to notice that even when I played music at very low volumes, I could hear this awful crackling distortion behind the music. It drove me insane. I returned it (luckily my dad had kept the receipt) and ordered anAthena iVoicewhich was only $10 more and has an amazing sound quality.
Yes the Harmon 550 remote is what it claims to be. BUT it took a lot of time getting all my components configured in the right sequence and time frame (mostly my flat panel TV for the timing to make things work right)I am pleased with it although I find it necessary at times to dig-up the original remote to deal with a setting or two.
Truly amazing. For something that small packing a big booming bass, with outstanding sound quality. I was really amazed when i got these earphones, couldn't ask for any more. Their are probaly better earphones than these, but for a price like this, why not give it a try. If you are looking to replace the really dull earphones that can with with your iPod,CD player,or any portable music player, these are the ones for you. Has a neat modern look to it, nothing big or bulky, comes with multiple silicone fittings to get that real comfortable feel and secure fit in your ear. Whenever I want to slip away from reality, I take a few minutes out of my day and jam to my favorite hits of the 90's with these tremendous pair of earphones.
This television is pretty good and it looks really good in my living room. It has a crisp and clear picture quality. The only thing I didn't like (which has no bearing on the T.V.), was that the guys who delivered the T.V. were a bit rude and arrived at my house about 2 hours after the four hour delivery window that they had arranged.
As others have stated, no crimpers like they state should be included. What is the point of marketing a product that supposedly connects two speaker lines together, but doesn't include anything to connect them to? Don't waste your money.
This product was the same as the original I needed to replace. I am very satisfied.
This is a perfect item to fill in the gap if your car stereo has no other means to connect to your phone or mp3 player.
Having bought an identical backpack from a Best Buy store for $79, the one puchased here seems to be a knock off of a real cannon back pack when you investigate the details of construction-interior lining material, zippers and zipper pulls, stitching, labeling etc. One would never know this if they didn't have both of them to compare....so yes, the one online is cheaper, but at what expense and is it real or knock off???
no problems, easy to load and eject discs. Outside (cover) plastic is tight and wave free. Case closes and stays closed with a firm lock.
I have no complains for the product itself. Its a good player for the price.But if you think you are getting a good deal for this product, you are being taken for a ride. The registered price for this product is just $39.95 on the Sony Site.
I did a LOT of research about digital cameras before making a purchase. Probably 50 hours on [...] and [...] and price checks on 10 different websites and asked everyone I knew what they liked and didn't like about their cameras. I AM SO HAPPY I PICKED THIS ONE. It is very lightweight yet durable, sleek and attractive if that's what you want. The large viewfinder is a great asset. Great zoom capabilities although I will say the picture quality (on the screen, anyway) is somewhat compromised (gets a little grainy) on the max zoom. I will probably only use 6 or 7 of the "Best Shot" modes on a regular basis but it's fun to experiment with them all. VERY LONG battery life. I took this camera on a 7-night cruise and didn't have to recharge it at all. I have 2 friends who are ready to buy new cameras and they are going to get this one.
The voice from the skype speaker phone sounds good, but limited with the current design. It would be better off if the volume can be increased more.-albert
I don't know what dissapoints me more the weakness of the signal, the weakness of the tech support, or the fact that I cant install any of 3 different printers even though I bought this router (as opposed to most others) because the print server is supposedly built in. I live in a one bedroom apartment. You'ld think Il'd get a signal anywhere in the apartment. Well think again. My laptop gets a poor signal which constantly cuts out breaking any connection I might have had. The thing is impossible to configure cause xp drivers sre not included in many products (I bought the farm, an usb adapter and a card- the upgraded 20% better connection one- lol,for the notebook) and if after holding endlessly you get a person at tech support feel very lucky if they know what they are talking about. Since I spent days trying to configure this &quot;network&quot; I called tech support about a dozen times. I got through four times and got a knowledgeable person once. And since they are only supposed (allowed?) to stay on with you for 15 minutes - that slipped from an incompetant who told me I needed Microsoft support (lol again). I'm still trying to configure it to get 1/2 of my dsl bandwith I used to get (on the wired nic) and am really tired of this whole stupid experience. I'm the one who is stupid for not getting one of the systems that other reviewers suggested after having a similar experience with D_Link. BTW you can share your printer through your main or wired computer and though there are performance and convenience costs) you dont need a printer router and can probably better use the 4th port.
for my first system in a small room, i didn't know what to expect. so far the speaker has performed nicely, especially in surround set up. voices are clear and loud enough for my taste.
This mouse does not read on my desk, so I must use a mouse pad. A previous Targus mouse read on my desk before it quit. The colors are fun, though 2 of the colors appear to be similar to 2 of the other colors.
My 10 year old son got this camera for his b-day. He took tons of pictures while out of town, and once home we tried to load them on my computer. The software would not recognize that the camera was plugged in and after searching the internet I finally had to uninstall and download from the digital blue website. Once we saw the pictures we were so disapointed, all of the outdoor photos (about 90% of the pictures) had an overhelming purple hue to them. The indoor pictures were ok, as long as the camera was not too close to the subject (because the flash would white out the subject). Save your money, do not buy this camera.
I am very pleased with the sound quality, Polk makes a great speaker and I enjoyed the tranaction. For the money you cannot go wrong!!
Sometimes these days it can be a surprise but this item does what it is supposed to do without errors or problems...
I bought this camera to replace my Cannon Powershot. I wanted a reliable model with some improvements over my old camera, like decreased time between pictures, more zoom, etc. The Finepix E900 worked fine for three weeks or about 100 pictures. Then the pictures became distorted. It had a one-year warranty so I sent it back to Fujifilm to be repaired, and was sent a price quote of over $100. Customer service explained that because the camera was damaged the warranty did not apply. I did get some good use out of the camera for the short time I had it and carried it with me nearly every day. I imagine that the damage must have occurred when I carried it in my backpack. It is lightweight and the body is made of plastic but I wasn't prepared for it to be that fragile. My old Cannon camera survived more than a year of almost-daily use and transportation in suitcases, purses and backpacks and suffered only scratches on the body. If I had known the Finepix E900 would be so delicate I would certainly have opted for a more durable model with a better warranty. Now the dilemma is whether to pay for the repairs knowing that it couldn't stand up to what, for me, was normal use, or cut my losses and save up for a different brand.(Incidentally, Fujifilm's customer service both via the website and the phone is average to poor.)The Finepix E900 seemed like a great camera and I might recommend it for more infrequent use, but if you intend to travel a lot, use it ofen, or expose it to friends, kids, and varied climates, I would look into other brands.
it's a excellent product, i liked, This filter is great for taking pictures at night with the lights lighting does an excellent
I was having some problems with my Garmin iQue 3600, so I decided to order the Nuvi 360. It was a well built unit, quick to lock into the satellites and select a route. I was excited by the integrated Bluetooth, but those I spoke to over the mobile/bluetooth connection complained about the high noise level. Also, the 360 does have text to speech, but I found, at least in my area of NJ, that it often called out the Route number and not the street name, so this feature was not as useful as it might be. I ended up finding a fix for my iQue, and returned the 360 and will wait to see what the next iteration of GPS design has to offer.
Buyers please beware if you think you may have questions about this item, or may happen to need any assitance if there is something wrong with your order. Please also note that what it tells you in the descritpion may not be what you are likely to receive.I ordered this product, but mine said in the description that it came with headphones that matched the skin as well as a lanyard. What I received was the Adrenaline skin alone. Do not get me wrong, it is a decent product by itself. I have, however made several or more inquiries to the company as to why my order was not the same as specified and have not gotten any feedback whatsoever and it has been several weeks. Very, very poor, in the realms of being NON-EXISTENT customer service. Please shop with caution.
hooked up to a media center pc and 22" widescreen lcd monitor(replacing the vga cable)and can definitely tell the difference.great value for the money!
The Printer was defecated, since the ship cost so much I do not know what to do with it. The printer make a lot of noice when printing and the paper do not roll out. Lots of different PCL error messages.
Things happen for a reason.I researched on line for a replacement set of cheepie headphones and narrowed my search to Senheiser, which I've always had good experiences with.I ordered the Sens HD238 based on the good reviews I read online. Well they arrived with on channel out so I returned them (Amazon always makes returns easy)I started my research from scratch, and found the extraordinary reviews for the Koss PortaPros. I ordered them (half the price of the Sens) Let me say the GLOWING reviews are justified,I'm blown away with the sound, and comfort. I'm running them off my iPod Classic and these phones are very efficient. The sound tends to be a bit bass loaded. I've adj. my EQ for high end boost and reduced the low end (I prefer a more neutral sound) and could not be more satisfied with the PortaPros. I'm considering picking up a back-up pair and at $35 bucks why not. I would recommend these phone to anyone looking for exceptional value and sound in a open air phone design. A BEST BUY!
i have never recevived a order that was bad would not work i will never order from these people again. i threw it in the thrashe.e can . i have been ordering from amazon for a long time never run into a seller like this one never order from them.elizabeth phillips
In reading comments in the iPod forums I have learned that in the latest 5.5g iPods Apple disabled the video output to any docks that don't have a compatible chip. Therefore, it's important to make sure you have the latest model of this HomeDock if you want to use it for video. So that may explain some user issues here. The latest models of HomeDock seem to have that chip while the older ones do not.As for mine, it works as advertised with a couple bugs. The 70 TV shows and movies I have on my iPod are listed by the order I added them and there is no way to resort them alphabetically.Occasionally, my iPod doesn't charge on the HomeDock. If I am not paying attention, I have worn my battery down playing videos or music whilst using the HomeDock so when I remove it to take on the road the battery is nearly dead. The workaround it to unplug and plug it back in when I mount the iPod on it.Otherwise, the picture and sound are good on my 27" standard def TV. The menus are configurable. The remote allows you to navigate your iPod, play music or videos, fast forward or go back, raise or lower the volume and put it on mute and other basic functions.
When I read reviews about this system, I was a bit cautious because people weren't giving good reviews on the mids for this system. Well, I say this system rocks. I live in a college dorm and I would say there's only one other system that sounds better than what I've got, and he paid over...for his. The bass is truly awesome for what you pay. And the rest of the sound spectrum is there, too. I love these things. In fact, I'm going to buy another set of them for my surround. That will be sweet. Anyway, everyone that has heard these speakers have been either amazed or impressed. Heck, after buying these, my roommate and another guy down the hall bought them too. That says something.Good Luck with your shopping
I've had an irock for about a year and it works really well for me. I had the SoundFeeder before and threw it away. It doesn't lock on to a frequency and you have to keep manually tuning it all the time. The dial feature isn't helpful. It just causes it to drift off-frequency every time you hit a bump. Besides the irock is much cooler looking. It was well worth the extra $5. I use it in downtown Chicago and it works just as well as my FM radio. It's great to be able to listen to your MP3 player over your car stereo.
I purchased this router approximately 3 weeks ago I have 2 Nertgear routers before needed one would reach the back room of my house. With this Linksys WRT54GS router I am able to reach the back room of my house for my other desktop plus two laptops, and my granddaughter's laptop, which lives next door to me. Actually 150 feet away, and her parents desktop and has a built-in protector. So other people cannot tap into mine, all I had to do was okay there computer and give them my password. It was unbelievable how much more for approximately the same price as the Netgear. Now Pay Attention To What I Said Because You'll Be Throwing Away Your Money. If You Do Not Buy This Product You Will Be Sorry !!!!!!!!!!And Don't Come Crying Back to Amazon that my router does not work. If you do not buy Linksys !!!!
I have been looking for a well constructed laptop/briefcase for awhile. Women's laptop carriers tend to be more like big tote bags. This is goregeous! It is big (wouldn't be right for a small petite female) but it is incredibly light and has tons of room. I am thinking that for overnighters I might be able to get away with just this for my computer and essentials and no carryon. Certainly for longer trips I will be able to pack it full. Heeding everyone's message about the straps I am going to see if I can get a black rubber grommet or something like that to fill in some of the diameter of the hardware that the strap attaches too. IF (big if) I had any complaint it would be that this bag has a strap made of webbing and synthetics. If it was made out of leather it would have exceeded my expectations. Gorgeous....Oh--and I heard B Makosky say that if you put a scratch on one of his leather handbags you can take it off by rubbing some baby powder on the leather. Never tried it but I thought I would pass it along. I do think one of the joys of a bag like this is to let it get a little beat up and look like it has been in the family for awhile.
hi therebefore 5 days received a item and how can find cd rom to install that i can work for me
I own the Canon AE1 so when looking for a digital camera, Canon was the brand I stuck with. I have been wanting a digital camera for years and finally took a leap and bought the Rebel XTI which I have had my eye on. I have tested lower priced cameras and am so glad I waited to purchase this one. It is so easy to use and for my small hands it fits great! I love that there is no shutter delay so I don't miss shots. It may be more camera than I need, but I know I won't out grow it soon.
To me, my desk is 18 square feet of sacred space. I am very selective about what should be there. I have a few items from my Dad, who passed away in 1990. I have his old paperweight and a pen holder, both unique and visually appealing, and I have a beautiful Alfred Dunhill desk clock that I bought in 1980. I have a Tensor desk lamp, an InLine tape dispenser that holds 2" tape, two remote controls, one for the tv and one for the Yamaha stereo, a stapler, then the keyboard, mouse and monitor, and now, - this miniature table that holds the monitor. I only have it set up at the first (lowest) of the three available heights. I'm not sure what it does or is supposed to do, but I like it a lot. There is something very orderly about it. If I had a set up of many desks all lined up, and had one on each of the desks, I would like it even more. It adds a little professionalism to the environment, it was not expensive, it is rugged, and I am looking forward to many years of satisfying use.
This Battery hold up well , battery life is about 4hrs. Hold up great better than what I thought.
I bought two: one for each lens I own. Perfect fit and it does the job: protects the lens (I hope:).
Got this a few weeks before my class to test it out. Works great. There are scratches on it, but doesn't matter with the quality of the pics. Seller was very nice also and packed it well. Highly recommended!
Had to return item. Does not fit GMC 2002 Envoy as the description states.
Tiffen filters, can be looked through with confindence.Tiffen, has set the industries standards for quialty.So, when YOU, take out that new lens from the box, hold it in one hand and with the other hand screw-on your new Tiffen protective filter.It's worth it.
I'm on my 2nd Netgear router. Our first one had the nasty habit of dropping the connection when using a variety of programs. With the only solution being power cycling the router, my roommates and I found ourselves frequently running back to the living room to restart the router, usually several times a day. We eventually took the router, smashed it to bits with a hammer, and replaced it with a better product for $20 less.I've moved into another home which also uses a Netgear router (provided by our ISP) and it's the same story. Within the last hour I've had to reset it 4 times, and I've had it. I came here looking for any information on how to fix the problem, only to find a slew of people with the same problem on SEVERAL Netgear routers.I'm calling my ISP tomorrow to have them use a different brand of product, because I simply refuse to use another Netgear product. I don't understand how major problems like this can get by Quality Assurance on several products and still aren't fixed after a long time.Save yourself time, frustration and money by not purchasing a Netgear router.
Have used this faithfully for years now. Whenever my cheap DVD player starts to act hinky, I just pop this in and follow the instructions. Couple this with a blast of canned air and your player will be working fine again.FYI, this is something you need to do at least twice a month. If you buy a player and never do maintence to it, and it's gets to the point where it can't read any discs you'll have no choice but buy a new player.Bottom line, buy this and USE it. Probably works on Blu-Ray players as well.
A great inexpensive way to scare off a predator or burglar. Fairly loud, so even if just to give you a little bit of warning if somebody breaks in - this will do it. Only downside is won't always be effective if used on a sliding glass door, or a window where the glass can be broken. Still, for the expense, not a bad way to beef up home security.
I recently bought this product after reading the reviews of others. I have never owned anything by Panasonic and was somewhat skeptical about the reviews. But after having it for over a week I can honestly say all the 5-star ratings are accurate. True to its claim, the CD player has not skipped a single time. And I have put it through the test! With the car adapter, I plugged it in to my vehicle and have driven over the potholes, metal plates, and uneven streets of the District of Columbia without a hitch. After a while you even forget that it's not an integral part of your vehicle; the same is true for trail hiking, walking, etc. I have even tossed it around a bit with no noticeable lapses. The headphones are very good and more than what you would expect from a manufacturer. One area of criticism would be that the headphone jack doesn't sit too tightly in the receiver, so what may seem like a skip is actually the wire coming out of the plug. Other than that, I think it's a great product with very good sound that is well worth the price.
The UV filter makes a subtle difference except on humid days, where it really helps filter out haze.The polarizing filter is better replaced with a circular polarizing filter for easier adjustment.I have limited use for the Fluorescent filter, but it helps mute that alien green tint from normal tubes.I'd recommend just getting a UV filter and leaving it on as a protector, then getting the circ pol lense when needed rather than this kit.
My only criticism of any knock-down furniture units is that they come from overseas and suffer from suspect final inspection before going into a box. This CD cabinet is built nicely, looks good, is functional, but needed two repairs to the front doors. In both cases the dowels were installed off-center and they cracked the flat lattice cross-members on one side of the door (it was done in the factory and didn't happen in shipment). Luckily, it was repairable. I removed the dowels, re-glued the lattice and clamped. I left the dowels out as the glass inserts act like a stop so all the dowels aren't really necessary.Anyway, I installed it on the wall in my aunt's kitchen where the depth was an issue behind the back door and it needed to be lifted slighly off the floor to clear some pipes. It looks very good and it's made nicely. It's all about the results anyway so overall, it's a good buy.If you have a problem, I doubt you can just get a piece or two shipped to you from the Far East like you could if you purchased it locally. Save the box until you put it all together and inspected. Get the vacuum cleaner out to suck up all the white static styrofoam pellets that break away from the main packing materials and stick to everything but the inside of the garbage bag you're holding!
This is a really great deal on this TV. The Amazon white glove delivery is the best there is. The guys that delivered it were also great. The box was in perfect condition, as if I had picked it up myself from the store. The price was $325.00 cheaper then I could have got it for on sale at any store in my area. The picture is the best there is, hands down. The viewing angle is also the best I have found for an LCD, it's great from all angles.
We had been looking everywhere nearby for these dry Video Head Cleaners for our Panasonic VCRs. I am so glad that they are still available. They work great and we have one by each machine for periodic usage.PANASONIC NV-TCL30PT Dry Video Head CleanerNow if I can only find some Panasonic VCRs too - life will be wonderful . . . Bobbi
This company in their infinite wisdom gave this unit the SAME address as the common ATandT yahoo modem. To correct this problem hook up the modem with the router and sign on to the internet, but wait...they dont work together because of the conflict. You therefore cant sign on with them hooked up to correct the problem. Does this sound circular? There is a customer support line for you to call LONG DISTANCE and be on hold for half an hour or better at YOUR expense. There you get someone that has learned a years worth of ENGLISH from a book so cant understand what you are saying. After several minutes of them not being able to understand your questions, they drop connection. You can either get BACK in the customer support line...on hold...long distance at YOUR expense, or throw the item in the trash. Please dont waste your money. Before you buy ANY router, please go to its support page. See if your DSL provider is listed there with NUMEROUS complaints. Though to be fair, I can understand how small the company AT and T is and therefore why THIS company hasnt bothered to put out a product that does not conflict. Also be aware that their web site has BLATENTLY written "We give NO refunds for ANY reason". Now if this unit were NOT such a problem why would they NEED to write that! Please ignore the GLOWING reviews written by employees of this company and go see their web page for yourself. BEWARE! The company doesnt give refunds so Im essentially throwing over a hundred bucks in the trash. Wanna join me or you wanna pass this by?
This is the best CRT i have used anywhere. the screen is not perfect flat but then again those flat screen crt's from viewsonic had a flat glass in front of the slightly curved screen... probably for reflection of light issues when working in design or under weird light conditions.its big and heavy but for portability theres a lot of lcd's out there.the colors have faded only slightly in 7 years i can tell because it the brightness/contrast controls dont respond the way they used to.. still very satisfied with overall balance. the menu is all digital and easy to figure out. no one needs a review on this monitor in 2009 but hy.. i have one and this is my story.
What installed in the car with two cornets of 500 wats and a subwoofer 500, sounds good no distortion
Buy this bag if you intend to carry your laptop and most everything else you'll need for a week's trip... in the mountains, along the trails, the beach, anywhere in open spaces. On crowded buses, trains, streets... it's too big. I bought this version of the bag to take to San Francisco for the summer but found that once I was there and didn't need to carry my entire life everywhere, I was a bull in a china shop.If I had it to do over again, I'd go down one size, and still be able to carry my laptop whenever I wanted.
The zune is such a great device. I am very happy with it after owning a lot of things including the gigabeat s and the ipod. Now what I like about this over the ipod is that the screen is bigger and it has a bigger color variety. As to were the ipod screen is smaller but still big and it only has two colors.I mean sure you can say "what about the new nanos and the minis" but we are not trying to compare the zune to them, because the zune will blow them out the water.Apple needs to step the ipod up with more colors, white and black are getting stale. Also I like how the zune does not get scratches or finger prints easily. Were the ipod is a huge magnet for both. The zune also has limited editon items like the red,baby pink,orange,hot pink,and halo 3 editions. And those are just to name a few.What does the ipod have, I dont know the U2 edition. Now everyone complains about wifi but think, you have to start somewhere and better to have wifi than no wifi. The feature will be implemented more in the future and with all the hackers and whatnot out there it might be possilbe for them to create a custom firmware for the zune so it can use internet or something. Now that's what I like about ipod over zune, the fact that it has custom firmware like ipodlinux and rockbox. I liked playing mario and stuff on it. But the only reason why zune does not have that is because it's still new and the ipod has been out for years. So just give it time.
I had to return these cables. The cables just wouldn't work. I was totally unimpressed with these cables, they were so were very thin and cheap looking.
I have dealt with better filters in the past. It just so happens this filter works with the 2 cameras i have and no other. I like what it does, but it isnt as strong as what i have dealt with before. Still great quality and a great buy.
I am over 70 and this is my first MP3 player. I have totally enjoyed the songs which I have downloaded to my Sansa M230. Clarity is exceptional. I also enjoy the FM radio which is able to pick up quite a few stations. I do not care for the earphones; they will not stay in place. And the buttons are very small and difficult to operate; however, I suspect that much of this problem is due to my age.
Good headphones. Very convenient and I personally like the style. Sound is what to expected from the best in the over-the-ear style. The metal band does grab your neck hair when wearing them around your neck but I'm thinking of fashioning a sock to slip over it. Overall pleased!
I bought this clock because I was tired of the light from other alarm clocks (expecially digital) being much too bright at night for my personal preference. The hands on my clock do glow in the dark. The backlighting is really bright when activated in a dark room -I would have no trouble seeing the hands even if they didn't glow. The ascending alarm and snooze works as well as other more expensive alarm clocks. In an increasing complex world, I bought this clock because of its simplicity. I am very pleased with it.
The Sanyo CRSR-10 is quite possibly the single worst piece of electronic equipment ever created. If I could force Sanyo to send me stars in return for the putrid quality of this complete pile of junk, I'd give it -100 stars!I received it as a Christmas gift in 2004, and made the mistake of not signing up for service until January 2006 (when Stern debuted). Big mistake! The display burned out the very first hour I used the radio at home. Good thing I set the FM transmitter before this happened, as I had no display and could not access any features after this malfunction. The buttons on the face are incredibly awkward and unintuitive. Trying to change the channels is about a 50/50 bet; you either misfire going for the clunky buttons and hit another function, or the button just do nothing at all. The radio ran so hot that you could not touch the casing, and this caused the power to cut out at random intervals. Reception at home was about 40%, despite placing the antenna on a metal dog cage pointed westward. Of course, Sirius told me to put it on the roof, but I'd rather not fall and die trying to get radio reception.The power and antenna inputs? Sanyo had the great insight to force you to use an adapter plug between the radio and the AC and antenna wire. Why they did this I'll never fathom, but it certainly did nothing but create another loose-fitting connection that would generally fail. The AC insert fit poorly and became very loose, and if you touched the radio for any reason or went over a bump in the car, the power cut off.The car experience was a whole new nightmare. Sanyo gives you a suction cup (yes, that's right) to mount your radio in the car. Great idea! Why not rubber bands and strings? The car antenna wire seperated from the magnetic antenna for no other reason that intended use after about 2 months, so I had to use the home antenna in the car (not about to give Sanyo another penny for parts). The incredilby cheaply crafted cigarette lighter adapter was another bundle of joy. It's so cheaply made, the cheesy plastic threads on the tip of the adapter stripped out because it didn't fit in the lighter snugly, causing the metal tip and fuse cap to fall apart when inserted, shorting out fuses in two different vehicles. Car recpetion was a bit better at about 50%, but go over a bump and the power would cut off, so you only get to enjoy about 30% of what you paid for. Sadly, the store no longer carried the unit and I could not get any kind of refund.After the lighter adapter broke for good, I decided to buy a Sirius Starmate and it is 1000 times the qaulity of the garbage junk Sanyo. I get great reception now, the unit is sturdy, all plugs fit snugly, and the display still worked after Day 1! Please, hitting yourself in the head with a claw hammer is a more relaxing experience that dealing with the toilet Sanyo Sirius radio. Avoid at all costs! Sanyo should apologize and immediately fold their terrible company!
Way better than the price at my nearby Office Depot. Also - free super saver shipping. I hate buying ink - and this is the least painful way to do so.
Excellent product. Had an earlier version which has been running 24/7 for the last couple of years without problems.
The display certainly presents images with extreme clarity. This is very valuable when doing on screen photo manipulation. I did find the adjustment tools that come with the monitor to be confusing. In addition, LCDs are much brighter than CRTs and despite monitor calibration, I have found it frustrating getting the tonal range and contrast of my photo print output to match the image I see on the screen. There is definitely a different workflow with these monitors.
This case has gotten a ton of great reviews, so mine aren't going to be terribly different. Its a good case, does everything you want a case to do, I really like how the power button is on top, as well as usb ports. And the LED blue lights look awesome. My only issues are the following: Other cases have better cable management, where you can put the cables around the back and it makes everything look a lot neater. The fans don't have an external control thats on the top of the case, if you want to change the fan speed you'd have to open the case up and manually switch them, or buy an extra component to do so (that being said, this case has 4 fans, and my computer doesn't generate a lot of heat, so all the fans are set to low and I haven't had to change them). For some reason the power supply I purchased has its outlet fan facing the bottom of the case where there isn't really any place for the heat to go (I don't know if thats the power supply or the case, it's probably the powersupply). The last issue is I've had mild issues with the power button, where sometimes I have to press it twice in order to turn the computer on, its rare but it occasionally happens with me.All that being said, I'm very happy I purchased this case. One more word of advice, while I didn't purchased a solid state hard drive, I noticed people have had some issues mounting the drive to the case...so be aware of that if you are building a custom rig.
I do like the face that this thing has a smooth fabric on top where my wrist can slide around on it. What I really don't like is that it smells. It smells like some sort of petroleum-based product, like oil and melted rubber. And after using it for a little bit, wrist smells like that, too. I wanted to use the wrist pad for comfort, but it's not comfortable to use when it stinks.
I am legally blind and use a screen magnifier program so I need a monitor that has fast response time and a bright screen. Trust me; this monitor does that and so much more!I won't bore you with its specs, but it is very easy to adjust the screen brightness, the colors are vibrant and text is very sharp.Setup was a snap, and I regained a ton of desk space because the monitor is very thin and light weight.Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase, and I bet you will be too.UPDATE: I heartily suggest you buy the Marine Aquarium Virtual Undersea Paradise screen saver. It is a great way to show off your new monitor, and those fish drive my cat crazy.
But I probably would be happy with one half the price also.Who knows whether this type of product would be better than a Hoya which I am also happy with.
This charger works perfectly but the only reason I gave it 4 stars, not 5 is that it seems to run very hot. I even placed it on a metal plate so that some of the heat dissipates and it acts like a heatsink. I wonder if others have experienced the same issue. I have charged up several batteries already including a motorcycle battery and an Optima red and a regular car battery and the charger got hot when charging all 3.
This monitor has the capabilities that you would expect for business and home use alike, it doesn't produce much heat and you won't worry about cutting the power to let it cool down or anything, and there is a sufficiently large area for gamers, CG artists, etc... to work with,simple and nice on-screen configuration panel, just like the older Compaq productsThis monitor is also compatible with any software combination I've tested, but I'm giving it 4 stars because of the problem that I have experienced and that I don't know exactly if it's a bug in the whole brand or just in my monitor, the viewable area seems to stretch differently in different resolutions and I can't fix that no matter how I tamper with the configuration panelSo If your gonna buy this you better test it thouroughly!!!
I just bought my second FM Reflex antenna and am very satisfied with its performance. It is easily the best passive (i.e., not electronically amplified) indoor radio antenna I have ever used and even outperforms most amplified antennas I have tried. Note, however, that your results will vary depending on a number of variables such as the sensitivity of your AM/FM receiver, distance and power of the transmitting station, location of your set-up, and interference from other electronic equipment. For instance, I have one favorite FM station which I can pull in clearly on the system in my living room but which comes in staticky on my bedroom system (different systems, different location but using the same antenna). Also bear in mind that, as with any T-type antenna, you may have to experiment with various configurations until you find the optimal layout of the antenna.
I bought FotoShow to take with me on an international trip, figuring that zip disks would be cheaper than buying a few 128MB compact flash cards for my digital camera. When I got it, it turned out to be VERY big for traveling. It's a large unit with a heavy power supply, which is not what I had in mind.The alternative was something like a digital wallet; smaller footprint (I assume) and one disk to hold lots of 128MB downloads. However, a digital wallet won't let you view the pictures unless you have a PC with you.Having said that, it does seem to work well when viewing pictures on a TV. It has good resolution and useful features. The remote control is lousy, though. Cryptic buttons and cumbersome menus that I never seem to be able to remember without help from the manual.Note: I have not yet been overseas with FotoShow. I am assuming it will work where I'm going, but an earlier review said that it's incompatible with foreign TVs. I'll find out soon, I guess...
I just purchased this headset to replace a GE model that I had paid several more dollars for at the time.Not mentioned in the description here by Amazon, this headset is designed for 900MHz, 2.4GHz analog, 900MHz and 2.4GHz digital systems. Whether you would get equally good performance from other phone systems not mentioned here I cannot answer. The cord is actually 5ft long rather than 4ft. as mentioned in the product description. My phone is a Panasonic DECT 6.0 KX-TG7433.First thing that I noticed when I pulled it out of its package was the cord for this Panasonic was of heavier gauge than my GE's and I thought to myself well that's a good sign. As you can see in the photo's of this product, it has a comfortable earpiece, of the design that you might find on a descent pair of Stereo headphones. My other headset only has a less cushioned foam covering. The headband itself is what you typically find in a headset in the $10-20.00 price range.Since purchasing this headset I've been engaged in several 30-60 minute phoncons, it remained comfortable to wear and the conversations were clear for both parties, I experienced no audible dropouts or fading and those I had spoken to had said they were hearing me loud and clear.I find this headset to be a bargain at it's price. I had paid more for my previous headset and this one beats it hands down in quality which actually came as a surprise to me. For a low cost quality headset I highly recommend it.
Used this to run cable to other rooms at my mother's house. Worked great!
I begged for one of these devices, and my husband indulged me without researching it himself.It was incredibly hard to set up, I couldn't even BELIEVE it came without an instruction manual! Since then it's had all kinds of little gliches like not displaying the date on the date book when it's in 7-day mode, leaving out appointments for no reason, etc.THEN one day it just stopped synching with my Outlook98 for no apparent reason. So I couldn't synch it with my PC and I had to enter everything twice.NEXT the darn thing wouldn't even let me open the date book at all. When I turn on the eBookman and try to open the date book, it says &quot;Abnormal termination Franklin-Date_Book.fxe Error Code 36.&quot;TO MAKE THINGS EVEN WORSE I have e-mailed their tech support with this problem several times and THEY DON'T ANSWER MY QUESTION! I called the long distance (not 800) number for tech support and it plays a recording and then HANGS UP! I called the 800 number of customer service and they could only say they'd &quot;try to get someone to call&quot; me.I HATE THIS EBOOKMAN!
Thanks for a nice card that allows me to play complex and demanding video games on my AMD Athlon 3800+ computer processer.
I went from a G4 powerbook to a macbook pro. The new machine is definitely a more powerful and faster computer (and it runs less hot). If you use your computer for the standard functions -- word processing, web browsing, watching movies, downloading photographs and the like -- you won't notice that much increase in speed, however, because most software has not yet been rewritten for the new intel chip. I really notice the juice when I use software that has been updated -- for example, Mac's own web-browser, Safari. There the acceleration is really obvious.But if you are still happy with your older mac, you might want to wait a bit before investing in this new computer, until more programs have been adapted to the chip. I have encountered a couple of problems trying to use programs at my university library which just have not yet been updated even for the new Safari. It's frustrating when your computer is out ahead of the rest of the software, sometimes even rendering it unusable.Also, I was a little disappointed that Mac did not take advantage of rolling out their intel chip to make design changes in the appearance of the computer. There are a couple of small changes in the look and functionality -- I like the new magnetic connection for the power cord, and, as they say, you can never be too rich or too thin. At one inch, this notebook is about as thin as they come. In spite of all that (and call me superficial), this machine basically looks just like my old one. I'd come to expect more dramatic visual innovations from the generally cutting-edge design team at Macintosh.As for being able to run Windows too, why would one ever want to? Well, I'm not a gamer, I guess. I'm just not tempted by the dual functionality, especially since I'd have to pay money for a Windows program. Not happening.
This Samsung SmartMedia 128 MB memory card works perfectly with the Hawking Smart Media Reader/Writer. I used both items on a Macintosh running OS 10.4.11. I saved ebooks on the card, which I had downloaded from web and then transferred them to my eBookwise 1150 ebook reader. Absolutely no problems.
Sunpak MINI-PLUS Mini Tripod with 3-Way PanheadThis little guy is perfect for back pack,fanny bag,or larger purse.It's 3-way adjustable head has a spirit level to keep cameras on focus.It extends(with legs,centre post extended)to about 24 inches.It fits nicely in a fifth size Crown Royal bag.I use it when I'm hiking or at the creek for both video and still cameras,and my Sharper Image 10x25 camera binoculars.It is a very good buy at the price,and will give excellant performance.It will allow up/down,tilt,and swivel positioning of camera.The adjustment screws are well built and easy to use.The legs are solidly built of aluminum,as is the centre post.In the field,it can be adapted to uneven surfaces by adjusting the leg length.It is quite stable with the centre post at any height.It has a screw mount for camera/binocular use,and a spring loaded pin for video cameras.For the money,it is a bargan,if one doesn't require pan arm.Equal to much costlier mini tripods.
Seller backed out of deal at last minute and then raised the price and sold to someone else. And when I tried to email the guy, he ignored me.
works perfectly with my Mp460 printer. Only problem is price. Too dang high. wonder why they insist on ripping us off on the brand name carts.
The Pelican series Dry-boxes are ideal for carrying anything you don't want to get wet. I used this particular box for Kayaking to take out my phone and point-and-shoot digital camera. The Panasonic Lumix LZ7 was a typical (not slim) pocket cam and my phones ranged in size. They always seemed to fit together in the box though with room to spare. The lanyard is *just* large enough to fit around the box so that you can loop it though and attach it to something (my kayak's webbing in my case).Two cautions though. If any moisture, from your wet hands, or just on accident while the top is open, gets in the dry box and you then shut it and have it in the sun it will become like a greenhouse/rain forest in there. I recommend the opaque top models so that this isn't an issue. The other caution: If you're in salt water and it becomes submerged then rinse the hinges with fresh water when you get back home or else they will rust. Even with rust on the hinges it still works though.Never ever ever had a drop of water enter the case while the top was latched shut. That's the point right? I'm buying a larger case since I've moved up to a better camera, I like the smaller boxes better by the way, but I'm going right back to Pelican. Keeps the water out, easy to use, long life, no wear...
The space bar is loud, and you have to strike it hard pretty much dead center to make it work consistently. If you don'treally whackit,orifyou hit it closer to the sidethanto the center, you endupwith textthatlooks like this.
Great case when you want to protect your iPod's surface and still preserve its looks. Not a good case to protect it from drops.
This printer works flawlessly. It is nice to have the wireless network interface. You can place it to the side and share with others..
The Filter was received absolutely on time and the use is as expected. I am completely satisfied with the product.
My 2 year daughter has scratched up all her DVDs to where they wouldn't play anymore. So i saw this at Walmart and picked it up to see if I could salvage her DVD's...lo and behold it works! There is a haze but her DVDs play as if they were brand new. Worth the $5!
What others say (about the RioVolt being the best right now) rings true. It's a good product, reasonably priced with better features than pricier models like the Expanium. The display keeps that fifth star in my pocket, though. It's easily large enough to hold six or seven lines of text, but someone apparently thought it would be cool to waste more than one-third of the display on static, useless graphics that repatedly animate and use up power. It is a neat little thing - for about four seconds. Still, as much as that one feature ... most everything else is good.
I knew little other than the hours of reading and reviews read. One Router came up as a top notch router - this one. 614Prior to, I tried all kinds, Belkin was pretty simple and straight forward, but I had the hard wired (which I now use on a wireless Netgear) Belkin. I guess if I had of been smart I'd of kept the Belkin.This WGR614 has worked totally flawless for me from day one. I also upgraded the bios to the newest version and software upgraded to the max. That was about 8 or 9 years ago. I ran all Cat5 wires through the walls and under the floors and who knows where. But, I have a system I can count on.I run 3 PC's, a PowerMac 8600 and a laptop. One of the PC's runs Linux and I have had zero problems. Every Linus system I have installed recognized the source to the internet, I never had to do anything much.The Mac, was just too easy - plug-n-play! It was faster and easier than any of the computers I connected to it.As for where it is? I have it mounted to a Rafter board. Highest point I could muster and still, one PC will barely see anything wireless. So, hard wired it too.I did have a problem about 2-3 years ago. Someone had tapped into my Router. One was over a half mile away and the other was 3 doors away (Rural area). I couldn't figure out why I was so slow. Called ISP Support, they said check router for unknown computers. They no longer got a Free Ride and I was Fast again!!!
I bought my EM-500 last fall and have had to send it back twice now for repairs. For some reason, out of the blue, it just refuses to either turn on, or remain on after a few minutes. There is a power update that I installed when I first got it but it doesn't seem to fix the problem at hand. If you're looking for dependency and reliablity, I defiantly wouldn't recommend the EM-500. I've lost all my data twice now (partly my fault because I didn't do a backup).
Combined these with Primus 360 front speakers and Sony SA-W700 subwoofer for super 7.1 sound at a reasonable price.Best for music and seamless surround sound; very pleasant sound but not earth shaking. Exactly what I wanted.
Replaced 4 of my remotes - TV, cable box, audio system, DVD/VCR. Easy to program and easy to use. The LCD is clear and easy to read but the keys and labels are really small. However, once you're accustomed to using the keys you have very little trouble. I love having everything on one remote. I'm not very electronically savvy but I was able to program the remote to do all of the activities we need. Now we press one button to chose an activity such as "watch a DVD" or "watch a TV program on cable" and all of the devices turn on to the correct settings on all of the devices. If they don't turn on to exactly the correct setting the first time you just press the "help" key and the remote asks you a few questions which fixes the problem with little effort.
The Trackman Wheel did not take very long getting used to, and after owning it for a while I would have to say I would never consider going back to the old way of mouseing.The ball controlled by the thumb is the way to go, the mouse (controller) stays in one place.Logitech offers different versions of these Trackman Wheels, for right handers, lefties, and for those who can use both hands.After you try the Trackman Wheel you'll throw the old mouse away.
This camera has an optical viewfinder and LCD display and takes great photos, very simple to use menu to set date and a no hassle camera. I love it! Buy rechargeable batteries and enjoy
I have two little girls who love to watch Disney/Pixar movies. After or last DVD player bit the dust, we purchased this Sony DVD player because it was reasonably priced and it had several good features.The problem is: IT EATS DISCS!At first I thought it was my fault or a fluke. Three movies later, we have a serious problem. I thought I was done with this kind of garbage when I got rid of my VCR!While a disc is playing, the movie stops/pauses after making some noise (a light clicking noise, barely noticable). After inspecting the dvd, there is now a scratch roughly as thick as a pencil eraser a quarter of the way around the disc. Just enough to ruin the entire disc.To make a long story short, SPEND YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE!
I recently got this Tivo after months of reviewing the product and listening to other users rave about this product. It is probably one of the best electronic products I have ever purchased. It is simple to use and a great convenience. You just tell it the show you like and it records away. I never watch live television anymore, because my Tivo always has shows I want to watch waiting for me. It is great to fast forward past commercials, rewind to see something again, or pause to answer the telephone. If you need more recording time, there are options available on the internet to upgrade. I upgraded my Tivo from 20 hours to 198+ hours!
With digital TV it is either you get the signal or not, not much in between. At first I was hesitant about this relatively low cost antenna. Mainly my concern was because I wanted to use it indoors, approximately 45 miles from the transmitting antennas. I purchased one for a friend and it worked very well. Several weeks later I purchase one for myself and it worked just as good.On the negative side, the small plastic box with mating connector appears not be sealed. I am assuming that it contains a small transformer to match the antenna impedance to that of the cable. If this box is not sealed and the antenna is used in an outdoor application it is possible that with time, the transformer may be permanently damaged by the environment, unless everything in the box is sealed. If the transformer is damaged, the antenna will become useless.Overall, I think that this antenna is a decent product for the price.
The Zaurus features fantastic hardware with a built in thumbboard that's surprisingly responsive, compact flash and SD slots, an excellent screen, fast processor, etc etc. I have no complaints about the hardware, topnotch stuff.The software is an entirely different story. It ranges from quite good to abysmal. The &quot;OS&quot; itself is nice and intuitive, modelled quite straight from standard KDE (if you're not familiar with KDE, it's very Windows like). And although things like a &quot;start menu&quot; don't translate well to the tiny size, the OS is still quite navagable and usable. The Opera web browser is great, the Jeode java virtual machine produces no complaints, media player is great, the to do list, contacts, etc are just fine.But the calendar application is awful. It's very buggy. Trying to change an appointment from within the PDA often leads to disaster, with the calendar app left in an unstable state (hard to explain). Attempting to fix the situation usually just leads to appointments being deleted. I've been reduced to only adjusting appointments from my desktop and resyncing, which removes a significant reason for having a PDA in the first place. Just horrible, and the biggest strike against the machine as I feel the calendar app is the most important of the bunch.The desktop syncing software is also unfortunately pretty raw. The version that ships with the Zaurus is pretty crippled and old. Newer versions lead to more features (such as the ability to install software), but they have their own unique bugs (such as sometimes the syncing process ignoring your overriding preferences and doing what it wants at times).If you're looking for a neat gadget to have some fun with or experiment with, look no further. Unix in your pocket is pretty cool. If you want a solid PDA you can depend on, keep looking. Or at least wait, I suspect a revision or two of the core ROM should change things dramatically. After all, rather small bugs are holding the show back, easily squashed.
I recently bought a 17" Gateway laptop and realized that it got way too hot to use on my lap. This cooling pad works well for the price, but there is one flaw. I guess because my laptop is 17" the weight of it causes it to hit the fans every now and then. It doen't cause any damage and still works perfectly fine, it's just annoying to have to reposition the laptop so it doesn't make noise from hitting the fans. Other than that it works well and is very quite. If I had a 14" or 15" laptop I would definately recommend this cooling pad. 17" laptop I would look around a little bit, but if you can't find anything thats close in cost this cooling pad works fine.
This works fine. The only thing I don't like about it is that there is no indicator light on the front.
I have recently purchased this to supplement my current computer memory. I have had 512MB of memory for a while, now I wonder why I took so long... Anyway, I purchased this to match a Kingston-brand memory card I already have on my Abit A7-MAX2 board. This motherboard accepts non-ECC PC2700 RAM up to 3.5GB. I now have 1GB, so it works, but it was rather difficult to insert. It was to the point where I was afraid that it would damage the motherboard. I also had to re-seat my pre-existing RAM due to the effort. (Which was easy to do! Not sure what the deal there is.) The bottom-line is this RAM performs as it should. Just be careful on the insertion.
I love ordering from Amazon, thier prices are unbeatable and the delivery is so fast. The Monster Cable Power Center,Pro-900 was new as stated and packed very well, This was a def.needed addition to all my stereo equipment , Thank You
Had a Magellan 4250 before it was stolen, got this as a replacement until I get my new car which has one built in. Very quick to acquire satellites, accurate directions, very simple voice directions. Not sure why you would spend more than this on a GPS, what more could you need?? My other one was a present, and while it was nicer with a bigger screen, both easily got me point a to b. Garmin actually is a little quicker figuring out where I am when I turn it on.
I've had my Macbook Air for over two weeks now and it continues to amaze me. I bought it to replace an almost 5 year old 17" Powerbook and the first thing that struck me was how light it felt on my lap. It's almost like it isn't even there. I bought the 64 gig SSD version and the second thing that struck me was how cool the computer felt. Literally. My Powerbook would become uncomfortably hot after a while but the MBA remains cool the whole time I use it. This may be a function of the SSD not having any moving parts but it certainly is welcome, especially for prolonged web-browsing on the couch.Several other things make this my best laptop. First, it wakes up in a snap when I open the lid, although it does take a few seconds to find the wireless network. As others have mentioned, the screen is bright and absolutely gorgeous. I was a little nervous about these 52 year old eyes reading on the small screen but no problem at all so far. Watching downloaded movies and TV shows is a pleasure. The computer is plenty powerful for my needs. I use a laptop for web-surfing, watching videos, Office type applications and making presentations and the MBA is just fine for this. I have an Imac for heavier duty applications like Photoshop and video creation.Last week I flew with my MBA on commuter planes, the ultimate test for any laptop. It was great replacing my heavy Powerbook with something so light and easy to handle. I didn't do any work on the plane (I find it hard to work while flying) but I did watch videos and the computer opened up sufficiently to allow me to enjoy what I was watching. Plus it was easy to store under the seat for takeoff and landing. And as an added benefit, two flight attendants came up to me to ogle my MBA and chat with me. That never happened when I had a Dell!I bought the external DVD drive and used it to load some software. The lack of a built-in drive is no issue for me. Neither is the port "shortage". I've never had more than one USB device hooked up to a laptop at a time anyway and I don't need Firewire. So Apple's compromise is no compromise at all for me.So if your needs are like mine I'd urge you to strongly consider the MBA. It's pricey in my configuration- although I did get the 10% education discount available through Apple- but if you plan to keep it for years like I do it's less of an issue. It's light, stylish, highly functional and fun to use. What more can you ask for?
I've had these cans for about a year now, and I wouldn't trade them for anything else in this price range. They're incredibly sturdy, and the thick gauge cable is really nice to have. I've noticed absolutely no degradation in sound quality. Quite the inverse actually; I swear they sound better the more I use them!They have a very open, spacious sound to them. It creates a sensation of being played to in a room with incredible acoustics. This is compared to my friends Sennheiser HD 595s, which are more isolating, and feel like the sound is coming right at you. The Grados also have more definition in the low-to-midrange, while the Senns have a bit more clarity in the highs. That's just my observation anyways.My ONLY complaint is that I experienced a little discomfort on my right ear. Unlike the Senns which seal around your ear, the Grados will sit ON your ear. When I first got them, after about an hour and a half of continuous I would develop a little bit of an ache, but this went away after a month or two once the foam cushion softened up.Be warned though, they do NOT isolate at all. Any ambient noise is still very audible, and people around you can easily hear what you're playing. This probably isn't much of an issue, because these aren't exactly the kind of headphones you take to a noisy cafe or walk around with.All in all, these are a seriously incredible set of cans. If you want something to take to Starbucks or walk around downtown, get yourself a pair of buds. If your idea of a perfect time is sitting in a comfy chair and really wanting to listen to and experience a record, look no further.
Photos were excellent. But photo print quality depends very much on the print shop. For the same photo file, it can look like a 4M photo when taken to a below quality printer shop. Photos taken indoor with marginal lighting (no flash used) turned out to be yellowish. Battery life is very long despite its large 3" LCD. Battery charging time is over 3 hours - too long. Photos files viewed on computer looks just great. 8'x10' prints are great but have not tried larger prints. Touch screeen control is a delight and very easy to choose and set. Date on photo is red (would be better if it is black). And the location of the date is not at the far right hand corner.
I needed a DVI switch that would allow me to share a single DVI based flat panel display. The Avocent switchviewDVI seems to work well with PC's and Macs.I would have given it a 5 star rating, but it some times will get a little twitchy if one of the computers changes to a sleep mode. Usually all you have to do is press an alternate computer's switch, and then back to the original one and things seem to clear up immediately. Other than that it has been very stable. It also allows me to use one set of computer speakers which really helps alot. However, I do have to mention that you will have to buy some DVI cables and stereo audio cables since no cables are included with this switch.
The product didn't ship out when it was supose to. cost me 3 days without a charger
Item is purchased for my in laws. I installed in their home last year and it hasn't had any issues.
Does what its supposed to do. Price was great thru amazon and no problems so far. Used it for my home theater system which consist of a Pioneer VSX-921K 7.1 receiver, Energy Micro 5 pack satellites and Energy ESW-C10 Sub. Sounds awesome. Should have ordered 150', had to pay an arm and a leg for an extra 10' at my local store.I don't know what the difference would be with more expensive wire.Order this, you won't be disappointed.
i tried four antennas for my hdtv, and this one was giving the best reception, but it has an attached ~4ft coax cable, meaning that I can't put the antenna farther than that from the TV. I think I'm going to return it.
I bought my mp3 player here in Seoul but its brand name here is Canyon. The Iomega and Canyon are similar in looks and specs, don't know why they had a different brand name here in Korea. Anyway, the mp3 player is great and the headphones are just super. I bought another headphone (Sony MDR-EX51SP) thinking of replacing the original Canyon headphone but to my rather surprise, the original headphone is much better than the Sony device. It was a rather expensive lesson for me.
The Canon PowerShot performs just as the specifications says it should. It is very easy to handle and the controls work perfectly. I think returning the battery/SD card lid should be easier. The one significant place for improvement would to do something about the small obtuse Owner's Guides. Even the pdf versions have a problem. Why can't these manuals cover each feature first by saying what it is intended to do and then clearly telling you how without having to go to many other pages for more information?
Used for a river radio in a cooler for the priceIt was perfect for what I needed
It keeps giving error, saying that the CD-R is not clean.
For under $6 shipped, these are great headphones!!! Slides in the ear easy enough and delivers great sounds as much as the higher costing brands. Would recommend to anyone!!!
I like these phones. I use them for VOIP. I like the USB connectivity. I like that they are collapsible too because I can pack them nicely with my laptop.
I love Tiffen, I only run Tiffen it's the best. Hers why1. Good quality2. Great price3. Great filter styles4. Good company
This tower is great for a gamer, I didnt think that there would be so much room in it after filling it up but know looking at it I can add so much more to it. I would recomend this to any body who is looking for a great water cooling system or just regular fans.
These cans are a pretty good value. Very comfortable, nice long cord. Sound quality is OK. Bass is way too emphasized but for the price, I can't complain.
This was so easy to swap out for my old battery, and the price was reasonable. It shipped super fast too.
I managed to lose the Slik quick-release shoe that came with my tripod. However, the item above served as the perfect replacement.
I got this to run from my laptop to tv. Works fine, much cheaper than the store I go to for the cable.
I bought this for both my home and office computer. It was ok at first - when I bought for my home computer I liked it, so I bought it for the office. I installed the supporting software per the instructions (I am a computer professional), and it worked briefly. Then on occassion the mouse software would report low batteries several times a day. When I checked the battery level in the software it read good. Even if I'd replace the batteries with brand new ones, a short time - within 8 hours - I'd get the replace battery message again. To resolve this, I uninstalled the supporting Microsoft Mouse software.I'd lose signal, and even had to call MS tech support to learn how to resync it. This happened several times.Now the mouse seems to behave solely on it's own at times. I find text getting highlighted and moved or copy/pasted when my hands are not even near the mouse or keyboard.As for the keyboard, it has been significantly less of a problem, but entirely problem free. I frequently get low battery messages with the keyboard software but not several times a day.At home I had a two computers and a KVM switch to switch the mouse, keyboard, and monitor between my WinXPPro and Linux boxes. On most occasions I'd lose the mouse and keyboard completely and have to plug the ends into the computer I wanted to use at the time. This, of course, disabled the keystrokes to switch the KVM.All in all, I wish Amazon had negative stars - I'd give this product a -5 overall. Don't buy it. Find something else even if it costs a little more. My sets will be replaced soon enough.
The Sony MDR-XD300 headphones are exactly how they are described in the over view. The headphones have a pretty good overall sound for the price. These headphones are perfect for the house and they include a very long extension that reaches all the way to my couch (15ft away). They have two different modes (independent) for each ear, media and music. I really couldn't tell a difference between the two. The thing that impressed me the most was the suspension system that makes the headphones virtually weightless on your head. I have worn these for four straight hours playing games and forgot that they were on my head. They have a deep sound but not overpowering to the ears. They are extremely large in size, this is really the only drawback of this product. For the price, get them but if you are looking for a great set of monitors a would recommend the Grado SR60's for twice the price.
Yesterday, I finally treated myself to an iPod shuffle (gen 2) for the gym. I have a gen 4 that I use in my SUV, but wanted something smaller. So far, I am enjoying it. Setup was easy (downloading iTunes on cable modem is a must!), charging, and loading the songs was pretty quick also.I bought the gen 1 for my husband, which he still loves! However it does not have the hand clip. He has to put it into a cumbersome armband case thingy that does not work well at all. Apparently, this design issue is still an issue, see below:My only complaint is regarding the available DLO armband for the gym. First, it consists of 2 separate pieces: a "sleeve" and a velcro band. You have to hold the shuffle open (press the clip) and shimmy this silly sleeve in place. Once that is done, you clip it to the band. The problem is that the sleeve does not have cut outs for the on/off switch! So, to turn the shuffle on and off, you would need to take it in and out of this sleeve.I wish that I hadn't wasted my money on the band. A smarter solution would probably be to put on those old fleece workout bands and clip the shuffle to that. So, poor design on the sleeve, and the cost was $19.99!
The T10 has a great design and feels very well built. It is tiny but feels quite solid in the hand. The on-off mechanism (you flip the built in lens cover down and up) is undeniably cool, and the camera is very speedy both when you turn it on and from pic to pic. On paper it sounds like a great social situation/party ultracompact camera. Small enough to always have with you, ISO to 1000, optical image stabilization for shaky hands. Unfortunately the specs don't tell the whole story. In situations where there is plenty of light I think the T10 takes nice sharp pictures. However indoors you have 2 options: turn off the flash and increase the ISO - this often results in blurry, grainy pics above ISO 400 (the 800 and 1000 ISO settings are not very useful), OR use the flash and get washed-out faces with glowing demon eyes despite using the red-eye reduction mode. The flash is too bright and doesn't adjust it's output according to the situation. The red-eye is a real problem as it is in every pic of a person or pet and very pronounced and hard to get rid of in post-processing. Another negative is the movie mode. It works OK in bright light, although I wasn't super impressed with the picture quality. However in dim light the camera doesn't increase increase its ISO and you can't use the flash during a movie, so many of my movies came out really grainy and dark-looking. You might think it a plus to be able to zoom during movie mode - but when you do this the camera keeps changing its focus, even on objects that are fairly still, so you get a disconcerting intermittent blurriness in your movies. Finally, I thought the battery life was MUCH shorter than Sony claims it to be.Since so many of my pictures are taken at night/indoors, I returned the camera and got a Fuji F31fd, which I am very happy with. The Fuji has very useful functions for me: face detection, which optimizes focus and exposure for faces even if they are not in the middle of the picture; usable high ISO settings; "Intelligent Flash" (the flash alters its output so you don't get the washed-out faces); and "Natural plus Flash" setting which takes 2 pictures in a row, one with and one without flash so you can choose which you like better.
I use these so I can easily switch cables on our stereo equipment and TVs. They work great and for the price, wonderful purchase!
It's definitely better than my Onkyo dvd player. But one problem, can't seem to program my Sony Wega remote to control it.
I've had a 64MB USB 1.1 drive from another company for a few weeks and really love it, but when I saw the price on this drive, I couldn't pass it up. I've used it on my USB 2.0-compliant system with these results: moving 200MB of files, writes in &lt;50 sec., reads in &lt;15 sec! Very quick! Excellent performance. Excellent value.As I've not had the device for long, I cannot comment on its durability.
This print pack is not labeled well. It does not say whether it is a T5570, T5570-M, "270", T5846, or T5845-M print pack. They are not cross-compatible.If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you should order ONLY the T5846 for 150 glossy prints OR the T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) such as the T5846 or T5845-M packs - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and "270" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLUThe low rating isn't so much a reflection on the product as it is on the product's packaging. The manufacturer, Epson, knows that it has more than one type of Picturemate system on the market and that the cartridges are not compatible across all Picturemate models - yet the packaging does not state anywhere with which models the print pack is or isn't compatible. This oversight could be easily fixed by adding information to the packaging.
meh, it's a radio. really wasn't as impressed as I had hoped to be, considering the other reviews. $25 is reasonable.
Superb image with 720p HDTV and computer graphics..........excellent audio with impressive spatial effects,,,,,,,beautiful 480p pictures from DVDs...........very wide viewing angle, very bright, high contrast, fast response LCD with no smearing, very crisp display......geometry in both 4 to 3 and 16 to 9 widescreen modes is superb.....test patterns from Arvia calibration disk reveal virtually perfect linearity, gray scale, tracking, and totally orthogonal raster with no pincushion or barrel distortion with extremely precise centering..........watch out Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, etc.......this set is terrific.....Minor nits ........remote is laid out badly, not backlit, and only has codes for limited 3rd party compatibility.....my HDTV cable box from Scientific Atlanta is not supported.....actually NONE of the Scientific America cable boxes are supported.........also, picture in picture limited to only a few modes which cannot mix, for example, computer images with component video from cable box, DVD, etc...........Longer warranty would be a nice plus........No audio output jacks except for subwoofer output (really!) and headphone jack........
I got this to add a line to my dvr. I plugged in both lines and then into my computer and nothing.. I still have it because it would cost me to ship it back.
The screen protector with this iPod skin is a separate, loose piece of plastic that is supposedly held in place by the skin's edges. It doesn't really work. I found that the protector moved around quite a bit, and actually sratched my screen. I tossed it, and ended up having to buy the plastic film that adheres to the screen and click wheel, which cost another $15. In the end, I probably should have gone with the hard plastic case that offers total protection.
I had this for over a year hooked to my cable modem connection and it works flawlessly, though I don't use all of its features. Now I have it hooked to my DSL connection using the PPPoE feature and that works great too. My DSL connection will occasionally drop, but I assume that is a timeout in the PPP settings on the ISP side.I've never had to contact customer support, however so I can't comment on that aspect. (I also have a Linksys PCMCIA combo card that works beautifully, with both Windoze 98 and Linux.)April 2003 update: This product is still going strong, though occasionally the diagnostic light comes on, requiring a power-cycle. I should probably upgrade the firmware, but I haven't been inconvenienced too much by this.December 2004 update: Still going strong with original firmware.November 2005 update: Not used anymore, since I went wireless, but I have updated the firmware and tested it and it still works!March 2008 update: I lent it to a friend who confirms it still works fine!April 2009 update: This device is now protecting another home network! 8 years and going strong - no wonder Cisco bought Linksys!July 2010 update: It's still working!
Bought this for my 6 year old grand daughter. She can easily use this (and so can I) to watch dvds. It also plays cds. I was worried it wouldn't play the new dvds but it's played all of them so far. Well built and cute too!(6 months later and still no problems. works great)
This was the only bag that I could find to fit my camera for under $150. Given the price, It seems to be very well made and holds everything I need (A sony V1u, Tapes, batteries, ect.). I've had it for about 2 years now, and part of the lining is starting to disconnect, and sometimes the zipper gets stuck, but for what I paid, I have no complaints.
I got this set because of the spectacular picture quality, and had planned to pay more to the cable company to add HDTV to my "basic cable" connection. I decided to plug it in and see how it does with normal TV, and I put it on AutoChannel to scan for the channels that are available. After about 10 minutes, it was done scanning, and much to my surprise, the HDTV channels of the major networks and PBS are all available on this TV, because it has a built-in QAM tuner that decodes the unscrambled local channels, without renting a box from the cable company for $6.50/month!! (This is not true for premium content channels that are scrambled.)It is a great TV with good sound and fantastic picture. It came a few days after I ordered it and there were no problems.
Amazon delivered the monitor on schedule. The installation instuctions were simple and complete, basically plug and play. Resolution is excellent and as advertised. This is an attractive space saver over the old boxy monsters. [...]
I bought DVR 5000 a few days ago.. My camcorder is Canon MV700 digital miniDV with 30.5mm diameter objective.. DVR 5000 is absolutely brillant! No blurring problem during zoom... Everything is pinsharp. Focusing very good...Colour has been changed slightly less than 1A skylight filter. So it is alright to me..I can't see any difference when I watch on TV.. Please use AF mode. If you use Manual Focusing, when you make tele zoom, your camcorder will be blur even without raynox DVR 5000..Make sure it is Auto Focus.Absolutely recommended..Oguz Erel, Norfolk, UK
I bought this turntable to listen to my records. I'm a mild audiophile and vinyl enthusiast and radio station DJ, so I was looking for something with professional quality, but nothing too overboard.I recommend this turntable to anybody who wants a serious, good turntable for listening to records. I don't think it's very good for DJ work, but it sounds great and is built very well.I originally owned a $100 Sony consumer turntable I bought at Best Buy and it broke within a year. This one isn't quite a year old but it's still going strong. Highly recommended if you just want to have a great quality turntable for listening.Note: for some reason one of the Amazon tags on this is "usb turntable". This is not a USB turntable. It has no USB features. It outputs two RCA jacks that you can plug into a stereo. It does not have a headphone jack, though you could buy a small pre-amp and plug it into that should you want intimate listening.
Was looking for an inexpensive sub to fill out my home theater system (Pioneer VSX 9040-TXH receiver, JBL Sat10 center and surrounds). Saw the Polk PSW10 sub rated highly on CNET and Amazon, but started looking into the Yamaha when I saw it as an alternative to the Polk on Amazon. Looked at the specs and a lot of reviews and decided on the Yamaha based on price ($40 less at the time). It has definitely met my expectations - adds the depth and fullness to movies that I was looking for (~14'x28' room) and find myself listening to more music as well. The size and shape are fine by me, and the fact that it does not have auto-on/off is not a big deal either since I have it in a location that is easy for me to get to (and my wife likes to be able to turn it off). Also, using a y-adapter for the connection into the sub definitely increased the sound level (I don't know if that's the right way to say it - it just seems like more sound is coming out, it's not necessarily louder, if that makes any sense). I'm clearly not an audiophile, but for the price and for what I needed it to do, it's perfect.
This receiver is a solid, if not spectacular, performer. My room is about 19x17, and the sound fills it only at the higher levels. The sound is crisp, and the receiver plays all the usual surround sound effects (e.g., Dolby, DTS, PL II, etc.). The subwoofer is powered and adequate. A few cons:- I will log another complaint about the poor manual.- The receiver does not have a mode that plays surround if the source is in surround, but then defaults to a decoded surround (say Pro Logic II) if the source is not in surround. So, if you are watching TV, you can program the receiver to play the source's sound (whether surround, stereo, or mono). Or, you can program to get decoded surround (e.g., PL II) on all stations. However, you will then get PL II on an HD channel and not the true source surround. This is a little annoying as I'm a channel surfer.- The remote control must be aimed directly at the receiver to function. Most of the time, this would probably not a problem for people with good universal remotes.On the pro side, for the price, you can't beat it.As an aside, upon arrival, the subwoofer did not work. I first call Sony and they said to send the subwoofer at my expense (about $50) to their plant in Texas for repair. To boot, they also wanted the receiver to make sure the problems wasn't in that component. Unsatisfied, I called Amazon, who quickly sent out a new system with no questions asked. Upon arrival, I switched subwoofers. The new subwoofer worked fine, and I sent the newly arrived package back to Amazon with no new expenses to me.
My school owns two of these and they have worked quite well. We run an NT network and have 2 labs with about 50 computers in each. The computers in the lab print to these, and because we run a network and the printer can two, every classroom and can print to the lab printers. The printer is very versatile with 2 or 3 automatic bays for paper and 2 manual entry paper bays for large papers or envelopes and such. It prints extremely fast, but takes about 5 minutes to warm up in the morning, or 2 minutes to warm up if it hasn't been used in a couple hours. It rarely has problems, and when it does it is usually the kids' fault. It has worked extremely well for our school and has had only a few minor problems.
I looked and looked at my local electronics stores comparing every lcd tv they had and when I saw this one it was a WOW moment. The picture on this is amazing to say the least. I have a buddy who is a die hard sony fan. He saw this and couldn't stop talking about it. Cons are video switching is slow... no hdmi.... and audio is bad..... but who cares about audio. If you are going to be spending the money that this costs I would bet that you have a surround sound system already.
I have already reviewed this for my subscribers:[...]Here is a rule I have honored since 1957: "Never pay for more sound than your ears can hear." For a desktop system, this is as much as I need. I don't need a desktop Krell system -- if such exists -- because I could not hear the difference.I first heard about Klipsch speakers in 1957. They set the standard. They still deserve great respect.
Is still worth what I paid for it last year. Definately get flashpath adapter because of the slow download speed and battery drain. Has alot of features I have yet to learn. It is rugged and travels very well.Get one
Ok where to start. This will function solidly and is very sturdy - so why 3 stars and no recomendation?!?First look online (youtube) someone put a video showing both this and the manfrotto super clamp. As a professional wedding photographer speed and efficiency are mandatory. This clamp, although it works is a bit clumsy and parts don't function as they should.The small piece triangle shape falls off with complete ease the manfrotto stays on unless you take it off. The safety clip is useless because the stud comes out when you loosen the screw regardless of the safty.The tightening handle is bigger than the one pictured which is a good thing. All in all it works, some of the extra features don't. I don't have time to worry about falling pieces, i.e. the center piece and stud when not being used or in a tightened position.
I have used the entertainment book for years and found it a good value and resource. I was expecting the same out of this but that was not the case. Not much in there. No fast food places, discounts and attractions or other services. Save your money.
After the warranty expires the DVD/CD drive reliably fails. The tray no longer opens when closed or closes when open .. using the button or software. What options does a consumer have? Toss it in the land fill and purchase another one.Before it failed, the drive worked as advertised .. except for speed. It took a long time to come up to speed both in read and write mode.
Bought the camera in May went on a 6 week trip from Florida to San Francisco took 1100 pictures uploaded them to my laptop Made cds send them to friends they where amazed at the quality and the vivid colors. I suggest you invest on reghargeable batterries a total of 8 it might save you a buck or two. Easy to use easy to carry great price.
The sound is good even with a deep bass.They're fine for running and stay in place, but after a long time (an hour) they start to get uncomfortable in your ear.
I bought the Koss headphone to use when making phone calls on Skype. The sound of my voice is almost unrecognizable when I do the test on Skype and I am unable to adjust it. I'm afraid I should have bought what Skype sells instead!
The better the tripod the steadier the view you get. Gonna make a custom one soon. Google binocular tripods for inspiration.
I'm using this cable to connect my 7th gen iPod classic to the 3.5 mm audio input port of my Bose Companion computer speakers. Works like it should. I initially tried making the connection with just a 3.5 mm cord out of the iPod headphone jack - as expected, there is no comparison in sound quality. Audio output is far superior with an iPod connector and worth the few extra bucks for this cable.I will leave this on my desktop next to my monitor, so the fact that the cable is retractable is nice - I won't have 4 feet of cable getting tangled up in everything.I have only had this for a short time, so I can't speak to other customers' comments about durability.
I didn't get this brand, i got the MD6445 45 sec anti-shock with car kit...and i'm very sorry i did. I had the unit for 5 days and in the middle of a song it just stopped working! Since then, i keep getting a &quot;no disc&quot; error in the display. Believe me, i suspected the discs were the problem too, and checked them. They were NOT the problem. I did some checking on the internet and it seems that this is a very common problem with Memorex. As a matter of fact, it's a common problem with many, if not all, brands - even Sony! To make matters worse, i went on their website, and they didn't have a customer support link! I won't buy from Memorex again just for that. It's so unprofessional! My suggestion people - whichever brand you buy, keep your warranty and purchase receipts...something that i didn't think to do. You may get lucky and get a good unit, then again, you may be like me and many, many others who threw away a good 40 - 50 bucks - if not more!
Your Palm V probably came with two -- one metal with plastic ends and a hidden pin to reset your palm, and one all plastic. These are exact replacements for the metal stylus that came with your Palm. That's about it!For the price it seemed like a good idea to have them around just in case. You can also keep a spare in each car, or whatever.
This COMBO is awesome.Supports Disc-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Variable &amp; Fixed packet writing modes Create a 650MB disc for work in less than 4 minutes, writing at 20X. Rewrite a disc at a remarkable 10X. Or browse through a disc at a speed-reading 40X. Then, take a break and watch a DVD movie or play a game
I got this system to replace my surround sound in my living room area. I ended up not needing it there (I got the old set working again) so I put it in my bedroom instead. The set up took only a few minutes and everything was well laid out for easy recognition directly out of the box. It took less than 10 minutes to have my old system unhooked, put aside, and this system hooked up! That was GREAT!!!The look of the system is very nice and is eye catching to everyone that sees it. It is compact and blends well with my TV and stand. I especially enjoy the glowing light effect and the way it changes from orange to blue when activated. I know that is a small thing but it is attractive.The sound doesn't give the full "surround" effect but does an excellent job of replicating the overall sound. The system is small but packs a good punch with the subwoofer being sturdy but not overpowering. Also, I don't normally listen to my music loud anyways but I this system pumps out MORE than enough sound for fine listening pleasure.I have been very pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend it to anyone...if you are cramped for space but still want huge sound get this and you will be very happy.
I have used this for over a year now. Can print out fabulous 8x10's.It uses two cartridges for photo quality prints. And it is an ink hog.Cost per 8x10 photos is about $2 a page.Best paper is Ilford pearl type of paper.For 4x6's forget it. It's very touchy with this paper holder (built in). After a few 4x6 prints it just decides not to print anymore. I had to get a Canon CP100 (4x6 thermal printer) which does a much better print than the HP, and it is more reliable.I love HP stuff. But I would not buy this printer again. I would try another HP model, or a Canon.
Picked this up about a month ago and I'm lovin' it!Pros: Worked great out of the box. Big, vivid picture. Small footprint. Reasonable price. True HD display. Tons of inputs. Analog tuner built-in. RGB inputs.Cons: Replacement bulb lifespan is a worry & costs $299. Customer support is weak- overloaded on the phone (+1hr wait) & takes too long to reply via email. No true front input jacks. No HD tuner. Sound system is only average.
This six quart Presto stainless steel pressure cooker is great! I considered buying the four quart cooker but, I am so glad that I bought the larger one. So far, I have cooked potatoes for mashing, stew and swiss steak in the cooker and all came out perfect. In addition. I have a glass top stove and some cookers cannot be used on this type of stove. The Presto cooker works fine. As you can see, I am very pleased with my purchase.
So far so good! The only bummer is that it is no longer compatible with my docking station and my fm transmitter for my 3G. But the battery power is really great... lasts several hours (workout sessions) before it needs a recharge.
it's got everything!With so many things to offer you can't go bored.You can make a video than edit it with the coolest features. You can make a music video and give it to your friends as a present.You can even catch an embarrising moment of your friend or sibling. It's sup to you but this is a real offer. Come get it at your nearest toys r us.~there the best
PROS: The mouse is very comfortable. Good placement of internet buttons. Awesome scroll wheel.CONS: WARNING!: Do not buy this mouse if you are looking for a quick, accurate, high performance mouse. This is not gaming mouse, and shouldn't be used for one. I failed to see that the refresh rate on it was only 27Hz, which is less than 1/2 of a normal monitors refresh rate, making for a very slow and inaccurate mouse.
I did not see the receiver plug-in until I was packing the for a return. My fault because I did not examine the box more thoroughly.Product works better than I anticipated. Sound clarity is very good, typical of my previous Sennheiser non-wired headphones. The range is far beyond what I expected. Can walk from my computer room all the way to the back yard ( about 500 feet ) and still hear the sounds from the headphones with no distortion or weakening of the signal.VERY happy with my new Sennheisers.
good product and any lightscribe user should use this product...reliable product easy to use and burns well. buy it you'll like it!!!!!!
I didn't read anything about the need to remove the batteries while using the adapter with the instruction that came with the adapter. There was a warning about not using the adapter too long or else it might over heat the camera, but it didn't specify what &quot;too long&quot; is. The AC cable that came with the camera is only good for either 120 or 240 volts. You MUST use different cables for different voltages. My recommendation is to spend your money on getting more rechargeable batteries intead of buying this adapter. Make sure you get batteries with 1600mha ratings.
I was disappointed as I read this to be a water proof camera bag. The sides of this bag do not cover the camera nevertheless the camera would not be protected from water, sand or anything else.
I purchased the Altec iM3 after lots of research on which of the portable speaker systems would best meet my needs. After ruling out the Bose and JBL based solely on portability and convenience, which were my main goals, I feel completely confident that the iM3 is the way to go.-Size matters. It may be small but it is powerful.-I noticed that some songs, probably downloaded at better quality, played louder & sounded better, but I think that would be true of any system.-The style and design are way cool. You won't believe how small and light it is.- I am not a sound-guru, I just like to be able to hear the music and feel like it's loud enough without buzzing or interference. It gets the job done effortlessly.-It was loud enough to hear all over the 4 bedroom condo we rented for our vacation and quiet enough to use on the deck or in the bedroom at night and not intrude on the neighbors.One problem I ran into was that the AC cord stopped working after just a few days, which is pathetic. *BUT Amazon.com is replacing it overnight so I am satisfied. When I called Altec to get a new AC cord, they said it is on back order for 3-4 weeks and said I'D have to call back at that time to order one. How's that for customer service? My biggest concern is WHY are they having so many problems with the AC cord that they can't keep them in stock? (Time will tell) The "case" could be a little better too...think of it as more like a sleeve, not a case, but it's still nice to have something to hold it in. The remote is about the size of a stick of gum, and could maybe use a lanyard to attach it to, (like the iPod Shuffle) but it is defintely nice to have a remote included with the system.In summary, I love this product and would highly recommend it from Amazon. If the AC cord weren't defective on my unit it would have earned 5 stars. Will update this review if the AC cord problem is chronic.UPDATE: Still using this speaker dock 6 years later and have never had another problem with it. I have gotten a LOT of use out of it and have taken it on several trips each year, so it has been well-traveled. Enjoy!
My power pop finally got a hot spot in the plastic bowl and it went through concentrators like crazy. But that's been after years of popcorn production. I just ordered another one. What I like about it is that the popcorn stays contained in the bowl and doesn't fly all over the place. And yes, no oil. But best of all, I make batches and batches of caramel corn for Christmas and I don't have to wait between batches for the unit to cool off before popping more corn like a lot of hot air poppers recommend. The concentrators don't last as long as the manufacturer states but it's a small price to pay for convenience. It pops the corn beautifully, no burning. I couldn't find the popper anywhere in town. Thanks Amazon for carrying the popper!!
OK, here's the one issue this popper has: the concentrator that installs in the bottom is only going to give you ONE batch before something may go wrong.Sure, some will give you a bunch of batches. I understand that not using oil prolongs the life. However, I like Orville's oil on my popcorn and popping in it seems like a good distribution method. I've had several concentrators fail on the second batch, while the success record for one was 12 batches, which is odd since I set them all in the center of the same microwave and can't see where a user can make them die faster.If only the concentrators weren't like the razor blade for a razor: not designed to last. When they deform slightly you find them on top of a small pile of popcorn with plenty of unpopped kernels. I bought a bunch from WalMart and will continue to use them but I may not bother once they are gone. It's a decent if not overly large serving bowl.If somebody ever sells a long-life hard insert that snaps in and can be removed for cleaning, I'm in for one. Otherwise, this popper is just OK and not a great value. If you can't find ANY other popper you want to use, it does work...
These things are awesome. I bought my wife a rediculously expensive gucciflage version with gortex and handwarmer pockets. It looks great in the office, she keeps these in her camera bag at all times. It kept her 5d mkii bone dry on the Maid of the Mist tour at Niagra Falls, and in a couple wicked crazy Nor'easterners on Maines coast. Great places to visit, glad we are home. Some people disliked there was no way to mount a tripod to it. I put a layer of gorilla tape on the inside and outside of the sleeve where the tripod QR is. Make a small slit and mount the quick release foot outside the sleeve, putting the mounting screw through the slit. If you know you are going out in the rain, mount the thing, then just bunch it up over the lense unless you have a view finder. We used the same sleeve for two weeks while on the above vacation. There is nothing Gorilla tape can't solve. Stock up on these rain sleeves, if the company ever finds out how great they are, the price is going to triple.
According to the item description seller states product is OEM with the Ricoh logo. When I received the product, I discovered that it is a Ricoh compatible and not an OEM. Buyer beware.Purchased item on June 23 and received 10 days later.
A poor GPS experience. Poor battery life (max. 3 hours, which makes day long navigation in Europe by mass transit/foot obsolete). Not very accurate - I have found mine to be as much as 150 yards off, which isn't very convenient when you get off on the incorrect exit and it doesn't alert you until it's much too late. You can not mute the voice commands and have to go through the menu settings just to change the volume. Very obnoxious to be on a business call and the voice command interrupts your conversation and you can do nothing. Takes a long time to "boot" up and recognize my new location - as long as >5 minutes. I have also had it tell me I was in a location that was 750 miles away. Kind of tough to navigate somewhere in Atlanta when it tells you you're in Baltimore. England country roads very poor; Venice, Italy navigation impossible. We bought Garmins and TomToms for our employees and have found the TomTom to be a far superior GPS as far as functionality and in each and every side-by-side test. I have used Magellans in rent cars and found them also to be more accurate and far more intuitive.
Just for the record, as I don't see any previous reviews noting it: this Arkon stand works just fine with the compact dimensions of the Nook Touch. It's stable enough to hold the Nook firmly for either touch-screen or button manipulation. (For that matter, although it's no optimized for smart-phone dimensions, it works pretty well holding an iPod Touch for hands-free use.)
I purchased these to drown out office noise without damageing my hearing.I can hear the music at a low volume and focus on my task. The down side-my cube mates have to visually get my attention.
if you have a camcorder you need one of these. camcorders never have enough wide angle to be usable indoors. if you have one of the expensive cameras such as the vixias then buying a cheap wide angle defeats the purpose. this one has good quality there is no distortion or aberrations, it is always mounted on my camera. the only bad thing is that the video light and flash of the camcorder are rendered useless. but if you are serious you would get an external video light...
Overall, it is a nice keyboard.However, the split nature will force you to figure out if you type correctly or incorrectly.I found that I type incorrectly, so I am currently struggling a bit.I have had it about 3 weeks now, and I am still hitting some wrong keys.I am a programmer, so I type all day long and am pretty fast at it.However, I did try going back to my old regular keyboard, and found that more frustrating.So I will keep using this one and hopefully I will get used to it soon.However, someone else's warning about it making it hard to use a standard keyboard (and laptop keyboard) is certainly true.
Well it is Nikon so it has to be quality. I tried a knock-off version before that would not stay on. This one works perfect.
After much debate on purchasing this scope ( a Newtonian Reflector on a Equatorial Mount with 130mm aperture ) or aOrion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope, I went with this scope for a couple of reasons.1. This scope is supposedly ( more on this later ) more portable then the 8" tube and base that I would have received. I have small two door car and would not have been able to fit the tub in the trunk and only in the passenger seat.2. This scope is on a Equatorial Mount which would be needed if you wished to take long exposure AstroPhotography or wanted to have a the telescope track objects in the sky without having to continually adjust.3. It provided a very bright telescope ( f/5 ) with a wide field of view which was recommend to me to be better for a beginner.4. The mount could later be upgraded to attach a motor to automatically track objects. Again a plus for taking photos or if you have people over and would like it to stay centered on the object. I was amazed at how quickly objects will move out of view, even a few minutes and your object will disappear.5. This scope does a little bit of everything well enough and can let me grow or dabble into different areas without having to purchase another scope or added features. At most, you would need two accessories. AOrion Shorty 1.25" 2x Barlow Lensto help with magnification ( The long tube version of this scopeOrion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflectorhas a longer focal point as well as the Dobsonian reflectors which gets your more magnification for the same eyepeice) and a camera mount/accessories for taking photos.This is my very first telescope and I will give you my opinion in each area of the product as well as issues I ran into as a beginner.PACKAGING:The scope arrived very well packed with many empty boxes inside the package to serve as cushion for the telescope and parts. It is a single box that is about four feet long and about 50 lbs. Unpacking may take a bit to carefully set up the parts for assembly.INCLUDED ITEMS:It comes with a manual, Orion's starry night software which I found helpful as beginner ( also notifies you of any upcoming events that you may want to watch) , tools for assembly of the telescope ( no hex wrench for collimation i.e. adjusting the mirrors ), collmination cap, and two eye pieces. A 10mm for 65x and a 25mm for 26x magnification.ASSEMBLY:The instructions list that this should take 30 minutes. I agree if I had to do this a second time and I could probably do it in 15 by the second or third time. However, as a beginner with no prior experience, expect an hour to 1 1/2 hour to assemble. The instructions are good but a bit hazy and unclear during certain steps for a beginner. This is due to the large area of controls, gears, and levers on the mount itself that can seem a bit over bearing at first before you are familiarized with the controls. It would be helpful to have smaller diagrams between steps showing exact controls or parts to move. You may have to re-read the steps a few time and continue to consult the single diagram for reference.Order of Assembly:1. Mount tripods to Mount ( Mount is heavy! )2. Add and assembly accessory tray3. Thread and add counterweight to mount ( Be very careful )4. Add ring mounts ( will hold the telescope tube or OTA ) to mount. Remember to add the correct one to the correct side5. Carefully set tube in ring mounts and tighten.6. Adjust balance of telescope in both axis7. Add slow control knobs to worm gearsNotes about assembly:I ran into issues at first after installing the counter weight. I was under the impression that the locking bolts to secure the mount at a particular angle would hold the mount in place with the counterweight. No matter how tight you press the weight will force the mount down. I assumed something was broken but luckily I figured out that the latitude adjustment bolt needed to be set first. This bolt limits how low the mount will go. In my case, with the bolt not set the counterweight would flop down and hit the tripod legs. Setting this bolt to 30-40 degrees stops it from BENDING lower and the counterweight stays still now.Second issue I had was mounting the tube rings on the wrong side. There is one right with a small metal wheel on top to be used for taking photos with a camera. That ring should be toward the FRONT of the telescope WHICH IS where the SLOW MOTION CONTROL for Declination is! This means the control knob ALSO points towards the front of the telescope.COLLIMATION:I used the included cap ( place over the focuser or eyepiece tube on the telescope ) to check if the mirrors were aligned. I looked through and it looked pretty close to me at first and I wanted to get out and test it. You should check it after receiving it as some of it may be off. Mine was as I realized later however it was close enough to still see brilliant images the first night. I corrected it today and after over an hour of the learning process I have mine aligned well and it did seem that the moon was sharper then the day before. This is a maintenance process that you have to do on these types of scopes. The first time, it's tough. If I had to do it again now I could do it in about 5-10 minutes or less.Here are some of the mistakes a beginner like me made that caused confusion:When you use the collimation cap, you are supposed to see all these "rings" and reflections of the mirrors. There are only two things you are going to adjust, the secondary mirror and the primary mirror ( the big one at the back of the tube). The secondary mirror is the tricky one. Basically, you look down the focuser and with the telescope parallel to the horizon ( in case you drop a screw or tool and don't' want it falling onto the mirror and breaking it! ) you look through and see if the dark black ring around the center is , well centered. If not you start by using a Philips screw to adjust on the front of the scope. There is a cross at the front and only one Phillips head screw in the center to modify. This Moves the mirror toward the back of the tube or toward the front. This just aligns it so that when you look through you are seeing the whole image of the secondary mirror through the focuser. You may rotate it if it's at an angle but only touch the stub, not the mirror itself. Then, you can use a 2mm Allen wrench to adjust the three screws to adjust the tilt to make that dark black ring in the center. There will be a ring shaped mark that you will see. don't worry about getting that centered yet, only the dark ring around it. Once that is done, you unscrew three screws at the back to take off a cover and then find 6 screws to adjust the back mirror. This is trial and error as well but you just have to move either of the screws a little bit and it will cause the ring mark to move and center with the dark dot directly in the center. This "dot" is the hole that you are looking through that you will see in the mirror reflection.USING THE TELESCOPEFinally, actually using the telescope is not so bad but you will have to get used to moving it around a equatorial mount. It does not move left to right and up and down. It moves in "arcs" that match the movement of the Earth. For the first night, I just moved the telescope around and moved it into position of the moon without polar aligning the mount. Since this was a quick test, I didn't care about that just yet. All the controls moved well and smoothly. I did have to tighten the RA and Dec knobs well to make sure no movement happened, though if you give it a hard nudge or rested your hand on the tube you could accidentally move it slightly. The scope is a bit sensitive to movement. The tripod base was sturdy but once you got to the tube you could tap it and it would bounce slightly and then stabilize. I feel this is normal for any mount in this price range of this type as I tested from tripod off tapping everywhere to see where I could make adjustments to make it more sturdy. All the pieces are heavy and solid, and I think once it gets to the tube itself there is some play in movement just because the telescope is a rolled metal tube.Adding and taking off eyepieces is fairly easy. Simply loosen two screws pop into place. The focuser worked well. Some people complain that it is plastic, but it does not make it work poorly because of it. It was very smooth focusing and also held my DSLR camera with theOrion 1.25" Universal Camera Adapterin place fine.IMAGE QUALITYFantastic. I had my neighbors over and we were all very impressed with shots of the moon. Pictures would not do it justice to how sharp and clear the images were. I also later that night pointed the telescope at Jupiter and with the 2x barlow lens and 10mm eyepiece could see Jupiter and all four moons. I was very impressed. The image was tiny in the eyepiece but you could see them clearly. I have purchased a 5mm eyepiece for higher magnification ( 130x base and 260x with a 2x barlow ).OVERALL QUALITYEverything is packaged well, seems of decent heft and weight, and is relatively good quality. I only found maybe a few parts that felt "cheap" but really, everything worked well and didn't degrade it from performing properly. I think for the price that this sells for I got good product.SUMMARYThis telescope is wonderful and is versatile. It is a bright scope with a wide field of view. It is on a equatorial mount which if you plan on growing into the hobby will want to learn how to use. If you want to try AstroPhotography you have everything basically ready to start other than a mount for your camera. You can adjust the magnification to get very high power with a simple eyepiece upgrade to match other longer focal length scopes. It IS portable, if you take the tube and tripod/mount/counterweight apart before traveling. For me I will be able to fit each piece into my tight spaces and still have someone in the passenger seat. For those with larger vehicles, the Dobsonian telescopes might be more portable. Overall this is a well made scope with options to grow into and can give you some flexibility. My number one reason for buying this over a Orion xt8 is that I could learn and work with a little bit of everything in this new hobby.
For a first time digital camera buyer, this kit contains just about everything you will need; case, recharger (AA), extra batteries (AA)and a memory storage wallet (memory stick).Throw in a few more batteries and some memory sticks and you are ready for some serious picture taking.I tried to price everything separately and compare to this package deal. You may be able to get the components cheaper, but when you look at the total cost and the amount of time needed to bargain shop, it was a heck of a lot easier to just grab this kit and go.
Just plain works with no problems. I use it as a recording "card" to transfer DAT live recordings to my computer to edit and retransfer to dat and CD. I have owned two different internal recording cards neither of which was as inexpensive or as reliable.
I received this camera as a gift and I have not been dissapointed since. You can print large pictures (up to 15&quot; x 22&quot;), I didn't realize this at first but when I found out, I was very happy. I figure I could make wonderful posters someday. I usually print up to 8&quot; x 10&quot; with excellent results. With the right paper and injets the colors are so vibrant and beautiful and the picture quality is superb. It's very easy to use and I love the &quot;EasyShare&quot; software that comes with it. This camera allows you to view your photographs on your computer or on your televison. How cool is that? That's a great feature you'll want to use in case you go on a trip. That way, you can have fun, create your own slide show and share your photos with your friends and family. I also like the weight of the camera. It fits comfortably in your hands. So, if you want a fairly inexpensive digital camera with great results, this is the camera for you.
I wish Amazon would let you give zero stars... I have been wrestling with this hideous mistake for a week now. Downloaded the "current" drivers from D-Link, etc. I could get it to work, but it kept wonking out my Vista Business edition. Got the Blue Screen of Death twice and finally decided to uninstall it. But I CAN'T!!!!! The unsupported software from D-Link will not uninstall. Don't buy this. Don't buy this. Don't buy this.
Received this dell computer within 5 days (maybe less) Computer was very reasonably priced and upon receipt was very pleased with the condition on the computer.
Have this installed in a Rack and has been working for 2 months nonstop. 16 connections hooked to it with a mixture of 100mb and 1GB, all working perfectly.
Just a note on the comment that banana plugs do not work with this receiver. Individual banana plugs do in fact work fine. If you have a speaker cable where the positive and negative wires terminate in two banana plugs joined together by a plastic sleeve, you will have to remove the plastic sleeve on the Denon end. If the banana plugs are moulded together (I have never seen this, but I'm just trying to imagine the reviewer's situation) then you will need a new speaker cable.Why?From wikipedia: "in many European Countries, especially Germany, the banana plug is coincidentally the same size as the live pins of an electrical outlet, delivering a lethal 230 volts to the user and to the speaker or other attached equipment. Recent EU regulations prohibit banana plugs".
I'm a big fan of trackballs and this one is my favorite on the market right now. Just love it.
it has good bass to! for what it is its not tin can sondit will not work whith out the power cord in ,so sad O well but o boy so good sonding who cares, so plug in i have 2 of them and 2 of the things that go in them !!
This unit was great, for a few months. Then it decided it wasn't going to accept any DVDs, pre-recorded, blank, or it's own recordings.My story is pretty much the same as the majority of the reviews I've read on this unit, here or on other review sites.Wish I had read them first. Don't buy this unit, don't even use it for free. If you do, make sure you finalize every recording you make immediately.Otherwise you've just wasted your time and DVD.
I ordered this product to eliminate the tangled web of cords connecting our router with other technology. Stores don't seem to stock Cat5 cable shorter than 7 feet, so I was delighted to find the one-footer on Amazon.com. It fits perfectly and my office space is visually improved.
This product was fine for a while (about 8 months), but after everyday use the left clicker is very unreliable and sometimes takes up to 3 clicks to click once. It is very small and I wouldnt recommend it to anyone with large hands. My advise is you might want to check this out at a retail store before purchasing.
I'd be happy with this cleaner if only it didn't cease to function. The first lasted under three weeks of thrice-weekly use. The seller replaced the unit and the replacement lasted about 6 months.The failure mode is like this: the unit works normally for a period of time between say 1 second and 2 minutes. Then 5 is added to the timer several times until the value on the display is over 20 and the unit switches itself off. So it seems like the controller is going crazy. No matter, the cleaner is useless to me.
got it for my 15 megapix cool cam and haven't had a problem with it at all. i say get one
It has those buttons on the from but you cannot program them to say, launch photoshop. At least you can't on the macintosh. I like that it has no power cord, drawing power from the USB cord however. And it's very slim allowing it to be easily stored on it's side.One big downside is that canon doesn not support Mac OSx! why not, get with it.
Product worked for about a week before the screen turned black. Before then, it would still cut off intermittently forcing me to re-select the station I was transmitting to. There are far better products on the market.
I ordered this 50' cable. I was sent a 25' cable instead. Now I have to return the cable, and due to their S_L_O_W return processing times I won't have the 50' cable I ordered by May 10th when I travel to another state where it will be installed over the weekend. It's obvious to me Amazon doesn't check orders with package labeling to ensure the item being shipped matches the item that was ordered. Order CLEARLY states 50 foot. Package CLEARLY states 25' and that was obvious to me as soon as I opened the box. Should have been obvious to Amazon before they closed the box to send it.
Maybe I have just been unlucky ...But the C86 I bought in August worked for about a week before the magenta and yellow (Epson brand) cartridges or print heads stopped printing. Tried all the usual head cleaning and aligning but eventually returned it to Epson who sent me a new one.This one is not much better and now, a few days later, the yellow cartridge has again stopped working properly.Epson's real-time on-line technical support talked me through cleaning and aligning the print heads (which I already knew and had tried many times). Cleaning the print heads uses up ink like you can't imagine, so I have now worked my way through two sets of new cartridges (60 worth), as well as the original set, mostly just to keep the thing working at all. No possibility of printing photos or high resolution graphics: banding always appears in the yellow so everything has purple stripes. It prints black text (at least at the moment) and I can use it to get an idea of the layout of my pages - but, as I work as a graphic designer, this is pretty hopeless.Just as well I have my trusty old Epson 1520 as a backup. I particularly chose the C86 because it has two printer ports and I have two computers to connect to it. I have used many Epsons over the years and have always been happy with them, but I cannot say anything pleasant about the C86 except that it looks nice.
Avoid this product!!!I had a terrible experience with this product:-I bought it from Amazon.com, installed and after 2 days of usage, the product was dead. Frozen, not working at all and even without the power cord, the product was blinking.-I contacted the customer service and they treat you like someone withou brain, asking you very basic questions and following a protocol that will not address your issue in less than an hour of questions-Everytime I had to contact them I have to went through all the questions again.-I have to pay $30 dollars to receive a new router next day, otherwise they will not going to charge you, but you will receive the product within 14days (which was not an option for me)-The new router wroks fine for exactly two days and then I have to reset the product. I tried everything and they do not know the problem. They said that they already changed my router and they will not change it again.-Bottom line: they not care about the customer, they not have a good product, and it is very expensive.
This tablet will let you point and drag far more acurately than a good mouse or trackball. That being said this tablet is clearly inferior to even older wacom tablets in a few ways, but it is much less expensive. As a second tablet in a family or small office this tablet could provide all the features of a more expensive tablet by swaping it. ;)Unlike the Wacom models this tablet pen requires a battery but a battery seems to last many many hours as I have not had to replace the first one yet.If you need a tablet and are a general computer user, graphics or photo enthusist and on a budget I'd definitely consider the Cybertablet 6400. It worked well for me creating an animation in flash mx and also worked fine in illustrator. I used it on XP pro. I also used it in linux with gimp and inkscape. ( more below)It hurts my hands to use mice so I have not tried the mouse. I use trackballs and tablets. Addtionally I don't really use digital tools that use the angle that pen comes in contact with the tablet so I don't have anything to say about it.The main reason I reach for a tablet is the comfort and Accruacy of useing refined movements of my fingers to control the point of the pen to precisely manipulate digital tools. This tablet and pen will help control where you point and move your tools and you can use it to control the pointer as you would a mouse to change settings and control the desktop.This tablet will help you place the postion of your digital tool with a similar functionaly to other tablets.One major difference is in the way the tablet and pen conbination delivers preasure sensitvity. The cybertablet pen tip retracts into the pen body. Pressing the pen tip into the body is how it seems to be 'pressure sensitive'. Certainly one has to apply pressure to get the tip to retract but as it retracts it feels more like pressing in further than pressing harder. It feels like more of a function of distance than presure. I found it easier to attempt to use the pen perpendicuarly to the tablet when using pressure sensitivity.Wacom pressure sensitiveity is in the tablet not the pen and is more authentically presure sensitive.LINUX (Gentoo x86, kernel 2.6, kde)I got rudmentary functionality in linux using the aiptek usb tablet driver. ( As root user type "modprobe aiptek") It has some quriks with maping the screen to the tablet but i found it usable in gimp. Most notablly I needed to place the windows and dialogs about an inch from the edges of the screen as the pointer would ocasionally 'stop short'. This may be related to my mouse acceleration setting in KDE. In linux, pressing in the pen tip translated to a standard left click. Presure sensitivity does not seem to work however. It seems the driver sees it as either pressed or not pressed. This is understandable given the driver was written for another tablet but happens to work with this one. You may be able to tweek things in a config file someplace but given the experience I had with preasure sensitivity in windows it's probably not worth the time to try to figure it out.I like swiching bettween this tablet and my kensington trackball.I am an intense comptuer user and so it's also good for fatigue reduction to swich off pointing devices a few times during the day.If you need a fine control input device and care mainly about where and not how hard then this tablet and pen are fine.
This card holds plenty of pictures. It is a great value for the cost. If you have a digital camera, I wouldn't buy anything smaller or you'll be developing your pictures more often than you want. This gives you more time to decide which ones you like. It also allows you to get through an entire vacation without needing another card.
This is a great card for multiple montors not have support of 3d in real but is not designed for this situation
Purchased this for our telephoto lens which we also purchased here on Amazon. Product is exactly as described.
Fast shipping, works as expected, it is Exactly as it was describe.I use it to connect my portable DVD player to TV's
These disks have caused me many DAYS worth of nightmares. Every single one of these disks I have burned have turned in to coasters. I un/re-installed applications and even replaced my DVD burner before figuring out that these disks are the problem. I have had good luck with Verbatim in the past but these disks SUCK. Will probably never buy Verbatim again.
This tripod is a must have addition for the Meade EXT-60/70 telescopes. It is sturdy, adjustable and has a tray for eyepieces, etc.My ETX-70 came with this tripod and I couldn't do with out for star gazing.
I recorded a CD with this product and was very happy. However, the limitation of one mic and one instrument (Line In) at a time is disappointing and took a lot more time and work. In other words, you cannot for example, plug in two mics, or a synthesizer Left and Right output (for stereo) and one guitar at the same time. You will be able to record one mic (mono) and one guitar, or Line In (mono) at one time only. This requires a lot more work. It's okay if you have time to waste, but it really should have more inputs working at the same time. But, for the price I can accept the limitations. I especially like the fact that you can use a headphone and mix the background and the US-144 input (in Cakewalk for example) and hear both at the same time, and adjust which one you want to hear more of in real time. I think this is a big plus...
This camera is a very good camera for what it is. I have taken some great shots that have made excellent 8 x 10'S. The fact that it has the capability to use an external flash really helped with night time action shots. I shoot football and racing and it has worked for both. The only complaint with the racing photography was there is some shutter delay but if you pan with the subject it does a decent job. If you learn to use the manual modes on the camera you can adapted to most photography situations. I pushed this camera to its limits for over 7,000 shots and videos combine. The video mode is nice and does a decent job. As far as durability it is great I have droped it, subjected it to intense amounts of dust and dirt, and temperature changes and it has held up great. Although the battery does tend to drian faster in colder temperatures. Overall for a point and shoot it is very adaptable and can shoot in various conditions.
I went with this drum unit to help me save money. 1500 pages later and the drum unit is still going strong.
We purchased this dvd recorder at bestbuy and it is awful. It takes so long to even load a dvd and sometimes will freeze and you will actually have to disconnect the power to it and then reconnect. We normally purchase everything sony but this looked more sleek and would read memy cards for a slideshow of pictures. I would not recommend this to anyone EVER. To go back to a scene you have to do it all by remote. I will never again buy LG.
In order to generate a useful FM signal, peel back the decal on the back to expose the hole in the upper center. Insert a small screwdriver through the hole into the white screwhead and rotate slightly Clockwise until you feel resistance.The FCC restriction is not adequate for home use and seems to be an attempt to damage the satellite radio business. Shame on Sirius and other satellite radio suppliers for not being as clever as CCrane and delivering products in FCC compliance but with the capability for a simple user modification to make the product useful.
I would love to give a video review but I can't because the webcam stopped working on my 6700 series.I agree that there should be a class action law suit against HP for these notebooks since I have had the same horrible experiences with customer service.Never buying an HP again.
After reading other reviews, I purchased these speakers and was not disappointed. They have a rich sound, far better than you would expect for the money they cost. They definitely outperform many of the tiny speakers you get with the surround sound packages. For the money I don't think you could do much better than these babies! Use them to replace your little front speakers that came with your surround sound system, and you will most likely notice a major improvement, especially if you only paid a couple hundred dollars for your system.Sony SS-B1000 5 1/8-Inch Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
most of features are very good:- the precision lens- the built-in speaker- the light & color boosts- the image qualityhowever, the resolotion is just 325x240
Battery was a dud. The Retailer took care of me and gave me a refund. That is why I shop thru Amazon.com.Thanks, Sam
I bought the 62HM196 from Amazon Sept 6, 2006. Shipping service was perfect - delivered in 5 days; delivery people brought it inside, uncrated, placed it in the entertainment center - even took away the empty packaging. Out of the box it has worked flawlessly without one adustment. I have an Avia setup disc but have not seen the need to use it. Picture quality is excellent and documentation is complete and easy to follow. The set has all the input and outputs I would ever want to have and more. The only downside is that some of the analog channels are not of great quality, although I have read this seems be true of any HDTV set of this size. I understand that bulb replacement may be an issue, but it is something that can be done in a few minutes with a screwdriver. I figure if I can get by replacing a bulb once a year or so for $180, I'll be way ahead of the game.All in all, a great TV.
I needed 45' of usb cable to operate a cordless keyboard. I purchased 3 16' USB cables (cables unlimited) but the keyboard was only functional if I used two of them connected together. Reviews of this ACTIVE usb cable were favorable so I made the purchase, attached it directly to the computer and then in series with the 2 existing usb cables...the wireless keyboard has worked flawlessly since! That's 48' of USB cable!! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking to extend your usb connectivity beyond 32'. If 32' or less then buy 2 16' USB 2.0 cables (cables unlimited) for $10...
Two hours of trying to find it in your lousy search system ended with placing an order for four sets. This was then refused.
We were looking for a screen to use for business presentations in small rooms. We needed something that could be transported easily and that would be fast to set up - especially if we had only one person there, not a whole team. This screen works really well for our purposes. It's light in weight, it can be set up quickly and easily, and taken down just as quickly. It showed images perfectly well when we used our Dell LCD projector. Much easier to manage than a screen with tripod style legs, which is what we had before.This size screen would also work well in a small family room. It's not very large, but that's the trade-off is you want something light and portable.
I bought this to track down a wire that ran from outside of one building to the patch panel inside of another. Plugged the toner into one end, set to "digital," walked to the patch panel, turned on the probe to "locate" and found the group of 8 connectors in the bunch, set to "isolate" and found the port. I plugged in the included short Ethernet cable into the patch panel and the probe to verify the connection, switched it to "Cable Map," and it tested all 8 pins fine. Total time of job, including the walk, &lt;5 minutes. I labeled the cable appropriately (as the installer did not label anything, nor leave any reference of what goes where) with aBrother Personal Labeler Machine, White (PT90), figured out why the drop was not working (it was not plugged into the switch), and went on my way. The customer now is having me back to label all drops on the patch panel.I have used the analog toner in a test situation, but not in an actual job, and it also works fine.This also includes a simple continuity tester, data active mode for Ethernet, polarity tester for telecom wires, and a pair each of RJ11, RJ45, and alligator clips. Also, an F type gender changer is included to hook up RG-6 type cables.1 star off for the high price and Fluke not including a pouch to store everything, though one can be bough separately asFluke INTELLITONE CASE ( MT-8202-05 ). In my opinion, this is a small add on that should come with this since there are many bits and pieces that go together with this tool.
Very easy to set up, works well, but does take a while to pull username and password from saved memory. Sometimes up to a minute. Mouse works well.
I have had mine intalled for less than a year, and during the cold weather it will not rotate. That was the reason I replaced the old one. Also, it will not rotate a full 360 degrees, more like 340. The directions do not seem to be correct in that the buttons that are mentioned to complete various tasks do not correspond with the buttons that actually seem to be active. I have not found any place in the instructions for support. There has to be better ones on the market.
Easily reads on all the computers I have tried it with. Even very old computers with outdated operating systems and hardly any memory.
This is a nice case, protects the camera well, but I wish there were a few more features. It has a belt loop, but I think a clip would have been nicer for those days when you don't wear a belt, or if you'd rather clip it to a pocket or something.Also, the pouch is only big enough to carry 4 extra batteries OR another compactflash card, but not both. I bought a large CF card, so I guess if I ever use the pouch it will be for batteries.Besides that, the case looks very good and seems to protect the camera well. My Canon A70 camera fits perfectly inside, as expected.
The first router I received worked for about 2hrs until it crapped out. Stopped assigning IP address and could even log into it. Sent it back and received a new one. It works but every once in a while the wireless functionality stops working. I have to unplug it and wait a couple minutes till I can connect again. Only buy if you want a headache.
The bags that came with the shredder were perfect.These replacement bags fit but are smaller and lighterweight.Tall kitchen size garbage bags work well as a substituteand are more easily tied closed.
When the item work it is great. I have had problems from the first. Screen going off. Part of picture not there. After 2 hours it just goes out. It does not like heat. If you get one without problems it work great. If you follow what it say to go you will not get lost. It does sometime goes to place in some different way then I would go. Garmin has stated they would fix or replace it if what they told me to fix it does not work. I would buy again Maybe. I have heard of greater problem with other that is not Garmin.
This is a good radio, as I have used it for the past year. Solid range, though it won't do two miles unless it is line of sight. I like the privacy settings. I was in Hawaii...and this radio is water resistant and was able to survive getting dunked a few times. Gaskets on the batter compartment, etc. Not too many frills, but works well.
I was looking for a lightweight case to lug my laptop back & forth to work everyday and this definitely fits the bill...it's very light and fits my laptop perfectly. My laptop requires a battery pack for use when I'm out of the office and there's enough room to squeeze that in there as well. The only feature I wish it had was a removable shoulder strap. It's a great case for the money!Sturdy, attractive, protective and lightweight. It was everything I was looking for!
What can I say? I lost my 12 volt power cord for my NUVI 350 (Left it in a rent car.) so I ordered another. It was shipped quickly and it works. Thanks Amazon
It fits perfectly over the flash & does not obstruct anything. Images appear as product is intended to produce. The yellow one produced a nice warm image compared to the white Sto-Fen diffuser & without the 430EX. I tried the green diffuser for fluorescent lighting which resulted in a greenish image, but I have a digital camera with adjustable white balance which means I don't really need the green one at all. However, it's good to have just in case.
I bought this for my 9 yr old. After several attempts of trying to download music using the included driver/software I realized I DIDN'T have to use it since I was on XP...though I didn't see any paperwork alluding to this. The software kept freezing up, but my computer recognized the MP3 player drive and I was able to just copy the songs onto the unit.The quality of sound isn't bad, though, for the price I paid. Doesn't have a lot of extra features, but it works and is exciting for my 9 year old. The only issue I have now is the built-in battery which doesn't seem to charge; it charged initially but not after it drained for the first time. I've had some pretty good luck recently getting ahold of the company, they only give an email address, and according to them they said it sounds like I have faulty unit.
An excellent printer, lots of great features for the money, although a few minor quirks. I was considering some other flatbed all-in-one's from HP, Brother, Lexmark, etc, and am using this to replace separate older HP all-in-one and Canon scanner units. Some reasons I chose this unit include combination of ability to copy 8x14 legal (auto-doc feeder only), individual color cartridges (cheaper and environmentally more friendly), high speed color fax w/270pg memory, 2400x1200 color print resolution (useful for digital photos), 30pg auto-doc feeder, direct hi-res color copies (1200x1200), 25-400% copy enlarge/reduce, and print speed.Setup was easy - quite a few steps to unwrap packing tapes and other setup, but fairly dummy-proof both hardware and software. Performance is excellent in many ways for basic printing, copying, scanning and fax. In the 1200dpi direct color copying mode, even does a respectable job copying direct to glossy photo paper. Doc feeder is smooth, no jams so far. Note that 8x14 legal scans work fine, but are through the doc feeder only, which runs them through a small separate 1"-wide scan area - the plate glass accepts up to letter and A4 sizes (the doc is wrong on this suggesting 8x14 glass copies, but a note on the canon web site corrects this). The unit is a good healthy size, but not overly huge. It vibrates back and forth a bit during inkjet printing sweeps, but a good solid base will help. There is also a plastic cover over the paper tray, a nice touch to keep dirt/dust off the paper supply.On the down side, the docs are well written for basic functions, but very poor for most advanced features. Many technical terms are not defined (eg: most fax tx/rcv settings) or not documented beyond just mentioning them by name. There is no single section or roadmap for all of the on-printer menus and most menu settings are not in the index either, so you have to jump around the pages by eye. The color/quality/paper settings in the print setup, while flexible, have little documentation in terms of what they really do (eg: difference between photo/glossyphoto/photofilm paper type settings). I'm still working on trying to compensate a bit for correct skin tones from my Fuji digital camera, which tends to favor red more than I'd like - although shots from another digital camera came out fine. Another nit: the max scan resolution I've seen is 600x600, so I'm not sure where the claimed 600x1200 settings come from. Finally, 17c/12b ppm copying and printing speeds are not what I'm seeing for highest resolution settings, these numbers must be for either lowest resolution, or multiple page copy speeds.All that aside, I'm very happy with the unit, it copies and prints great high-resolution pictures in reasonable speeds, and is nicely priced.
I have been buying Tripp Lite Isobar units for various employers for years, and would not be without them for my own flat screen TV, computers and all other expensive devices. I have NEVER had surge damage on any device protected by the Isobar power strips in upward of 20 years, including satellite uplink equipment on generator backup, where surges often occur. I suggest if you are trying to protect 4 outlets buy the one that can do 6, etc up to the 8 outlet version instead of plugging in a separate power strip.The price from this vendor was very reasonable and delivery was prompt. I have duplicated this purchase several times and am very happy with the service and the product. Amazon allows you to compare prices and get the best buy.
You will be constanly cleaning print heads and using up all your ink not printing. The cost of ink combined with the cost to keep the printer running smoothly is a fortune. Online they will tell you sometimes waiting a day after cleaning will help but frankly when I go to print, I need to print. Basically you need to constantly print on this to keep from wasting your ink on cleanings but instead you'll be wasting your ink at the same rate on frivulous printings.
This printer really SUCKS!!! It is loud and slow and has low quality and low cartridge life. It is SOOO loud. You can hear it bewteen two closed doors. However, to the reviewer that said all epson printers are loud and clunky, thats not true. I was looking in a store to replace my aging HP DeskJet 722c and I saw an Epson C66, C86, and a CX6400 multifunction. The C66 and C86 look very similar (the only difference is the print speed and resolution). I printed a sample of both of these. I was amazed, they were whisper quiet! The CX6400 has performance similar to the C66. The only thing these printers have in common is the same Micro Piezo 4 seperate cartrdges and they are the Epson brand. I was very impressed with their quality, noise, speed, and looks (design). So if you are looking for a new printer, don't judge your Epson experience on this hunk of junk. Take a look at their higher end models that don't cost that much more.
I bought these and a pair of Mdr-E10Lp in the same month. These cost 50% more and are very weak in the upper range. To my ear the Mdr-E10Lp sound cleaner with a more flat response across the frequencies. I was hoping the projection on these would offer an advantage over the Mdr-E10Lp model.... nope. Be advised that the projection is merely a collapsible piece of plastic film mounted on an otherwise regular ear bud head phone.I have over six pairs of head phones. Ultimate and Shure isolating (plug) ear phones, Koss porta-pros, Boss tri-ports, these two sets of sony's and the factory types. The Koss porta-pros are my favorite at only 30 bucks. The Mdr-E10Lp are great cheap phones too. I hate the plug type ear phones as they are a pain to fit and then you can't hear a single thing going on around you.Phones are a very personal choice both in preference and what your ear is shaped like for fit. Since I like to hear what's going on around me, don't want to spend another 150 bucks on Boss head phones that keep mechanically failing, and don't mind on top of the ear phones, the Koss are my favorite.I was buying these sony's to use in the hot tub. My recommendation is to buy the Mdr-E10Lp over these unless you just want to blast out your ear drums and don't care about accurate higher frequencies. The Mdr-E10Lp have a smaller driver so they don't win out in the base department, but to me they are excellent for the price.
The pricing, dimensions, and weight make absolutely no sense. The seller is paying no attention to his business, and buyers should look elsewhere.
It's an HDMI cable. It does everything it's supposed to. It works exactly the same as the $50 department store cable does. I don't know how it can be three bucks, but it is.
I love how easy these are to mount! Everything assembles nicely and quick too. An outstanding feature of peerless is they include all the hardware you might need to mount an LCD or a plasma. The cutout in the middle of the wall bracket is handy for placing the 110v and low volt box for a clean install. I recommend any Peerless mount for any install.
It works as it should but the price is so much lower than others. I am glad I found it
This amp is cheap, but you get what you pay for. I was using to drive 4 speakers (8 ohm bridged). After just 6 months of bi-weekly use, it stopped working.
I just bought this Toshiba television used, including a digital-analog converter and antenna. $20 off Craiglist.Kind of sad, really. People are taking a huge hit as obsolescent analog televisions are abandonned like stray dogs for the latest and greatest.As a thrifty individual, my bias is to use things up ratheer than to buy the latest and greatest.I will be experimenting with OTA television (over the air) free TV after ripping out my Comcast cable service.We'll have to see how satisfactory that proves to be.I also recently bought a pretty nice DVD player for $12. Another example of how the latest and greatest causes useful equipmwent to be sold off dirt cheap.
First , let me tell that for its price and quality the product gets 5 stars !! Amazing picture quality and feature ( where else do you get to tweak individual RGB color values !!!) The constrast is awsome 4000:1 and its the latest in plasma generation as such a bargain ( I ended up buying slightly higher few week back, but still have no complaints).The thing which I did not like was a less than steller customer support. For someone spending more than 2K on a TV, its not very happy experiance to spend any time on holds or get transferred here and there before getting the question answered.
We needed a better solution to backup our system at work and the external hard drive really was sketchy. If you drop an external, it most likely won't work anymore. So I researched jump drives and nothing had the capacity we needed. Then I saw this Sony drive and was very interested. Read some reviews and decided to try it out.Right out of the box, this drive was so easy to use/install. No problems what-so-ever. The auto-sync software automatically updates the drive with the data we have changed so there's no user input required. We have been using it for over a month now and every night we just unplug it, take it home and sleep a lot easier, knowing our important information is safe & secure.
I read many reviews before purchasing this product. I take photographs for a living and need a high quality, reliable camera. Yes, for the really critical/ technical shots I still use a 35mm. However, for general use, a 35 mm is too bulky and heavy. This is why I did not want to purchase a Digital SLR.Out of the box this camera is very easy to use. We just purchased another for our 8 year old son. Yes, he is pretty smart in that on his own (trial and error) he learned to simultaneously operate the television, satellite and stereo.Yes, like all electronics you should read the manual to learn about the many features. Many people miss out on capturing truly magnificent photographs because they don't bother learn some of the simplest techniques. Trust me, this is not brain surgery. Spend a few hours reading and experimenting with the camera. Trial and error can be fun. Afterwards, you will be amazed on the quality of pictures you are able to capture with minimal effort. Remember, practice makes perfect.The quality of the camera is obvious when you take it out of the box. Quite frankly, I don't waste time purchasing cheap anything... life is too short to settle for second best. This is not to say that I don't shop price. This model is being offered by Amazon at a very affordable price. I went for the silver model because it was cheaper.You will need to purchase a SD HC card which is available everywhere. I picked up a few at CostCo.
I purchased the EG005W six months ago. Since I installed, it has been working 24/7 flawlessly, hooked to three PCs with gigabit ethernet (two systems with Intel's PRO 1000/MT PCI cards and one with a Realtek 8139 PCI card).I obtain gigabit links to all three systems using regular Cat "5e" cables (believe me, if you don't need super long cables, cat5e is just good enough, no need for the more expensive cat6), and the speed is only limited to about 400mbps by the 33Mhz PCI BUS, not by the switch (to obtain the full bandwidth, you need a system with Gigabit built on the system board which bypasses the PCI bus bandwidth limitation). Still, 4x faster than 100mbit fast ethernet is a huge improvement.VNC sessions from one system to the other over gigabit feels almost like a local session.Very stable unit, can be stacked on top of other likewise Linksys units (mine sits on top of a BEFSR41 ethernet firewall/router). Cons? It's got an internal fan. So if you have a bunch of Linksys devices, you need to place the EG005W on top, to allow proper air flow.The fan is not _very_ noisy, just noticeable. Like a notebook's fan during normal operation.
This Product is one of the best buys with really good sound Quality and also being very comfortable when put on. One cannot possibly lookout for anything other than this when it comes to products of this kind. What it gives is a clear sound quality with excellent microphone sensitivity with both of these features being clear i.e. noise free, to both the listeners. To add to that it is light in weight and comfortable enough to keep them on for a long time.Being very easy to use just plug in the jacks and its ready for use. Put them on and enjoy the joys of clear sounds and comfort!
I got one of these as I rarely watched the TV in my bedroom enough to necessitate a second DirecTv receiver just for those few occasions. I hooked this up in my upstairs bedroom and the IR remote extender works great - it controls my receiver downstairs with no problems. I actually like this better than when I had a secondary receiver, as now I can actually watch all of my DVR recordings when I'm upstairs as well.As others have said, I do notice some interference if someone is walking around downstairs in front of the receiver, but I'm usually using this late at night so it's not really an issue for me.
This product is a an excellent telescope at a great price! It is a must buy!
I bought this CD player a little less than a year ago for my kids bedroom for their lullaby music at night. Took a chance on a no-name type of brand due to a decent price and okay reviews. Honestly, it amazes me that CD players are still so expensive with Ipods etc being a more prominent method of listening to music now.The player has been used twice a day for about an hour interval each time, basically the length of one CD. About three months ago the player began to stop in the middle of songs. I'd have to toggle play and pause until I could get the CD rotating and playing again, only for it to then stop later on and usually give an ERR message on the window that would display the track numbers. The problem has persisted and worsened...I can't get it to play at all now.I only ever used the CD player on it and for the first half of the year it served it's purpose. The sound was okay, sufficient for a kids bedroom I would say. As for it's long term durability, it's a big NO. I wouldn't waste your money on it...you'll be disappointed. I'm glad I only wasted about thirty bucks. It would seem based on some other reviews that a majority of people had similar problems with it.
I like the player. The sound is good, the equalizer is nice for fine tuning, the capacity is good plus you can add more songs with SD expansion cards. The controls are easy to use and with practice can be manipulated without looking. The lock switch is nice to prevent accidental shutoffs.That said, the position of the SD card slot stinks. Why do I need to remove the battery to change the card? Why can't it slide out the side or top like a PDA does? I also had a problem with the feel of the slot. It didn't go in easy and I couldn't always tell if it was in far enough for it to be recognized. It always felt spongy. It was hit or miss whether the card was in far enough to be recognized. They need a slot like the PDA mechanism (push to lock, push again to unlock). Instead you have to jam the card in, and pull it out with a fingernail to get it out of the slot.I dropped the unit once which caused the volume +/- switch to jam. The unit wouldn't play because it kept trying to lower the volume. I figured out what was happening when I put the player into lock mode. It kept coming up with a lock error. I had to crack open the case (no warranty when buying used). I couldn't get the case to come completely off, there is something preventing its removal at the top of the unit. I did get it opened enough to pull out the volume switch and use a jewelers screwdriver to pop the little microswitch actuator out (unjammed it). While I was in there, I noticed a little rubber piece by the SD slot that was preventing a good seat of the card. I think it is supposed to provide resistance so the card doesn't move. I took some needlenose pliers and removed the rubber piece (it was just loose in there). Now the card seats well. It's possible it may jar loose if the unit is dropped.Overall a good player, worth purchasing.
The cables are fine but the wrong color was sent. I ordered black and the order stated they were black but when I opened the box they were blue.
The DMP-310 really has only one viable function: playback of MP3's, for which it works very well for the price.The problems unfold from there: the control wheel is extremely difficult to use (believe it or not) and has a very slow response to touch.The radio function is useless, as it picks up barely any stations and mysteriously begins recording if one hits the control wheel in a wrong fashion. The Gateway website attributes this to hitting the "Next" button on the control wheel...which is how you change the channel in the first place.The voice recording function is just plain bad, picking up a multitude of fuzz and static on even the calmest recording.USB connectivity was nice--it connects directly to the computer so it's very simple to use and then drag-and-drop songs onto it.The earphones are of extremely low quality. Upon adjustment to fit my ear, the right earphone actually broke on the first use.Another thing that really bothered me was the "feel" of the product. It is made of very lightweight plastic--it doesn't feel very sturdy and I was afraid it would crack easily upon dropping.
I wanted an entirely digital (i.e. no tape) camcorder in order to try out the technology. We're not &quot;camcorder people,&quot; so the idea of dropping several hundred dollars on a video camera (Mini-DV, Hi-8, Digital-8, or what have you) wasn't attractive. Surprisingly, there are not a lot of straight-to-memory-card camcorders out there! I thought the Sipix DV100 was exactly what we were looking for.The other reviews are right. It's sturdy, very small, and it does just what it advertises. It's true that the shutter button is a bit awkwardly located, but a) you only hit it once to start recording, and b) you can brace your thumb against the left side of the camera to make reaching the button easier. The lack of any type of flash makes recording a challenge. The AUTO white balance feature, while a plus, doesn't always compensate, particularly indoors. Outdoors, though, I have no complaints. Resolution is exactly what I expected: 15fps (with a 256Mb SanDisk SD card) at 320x240, and 8fps at 640x480. The microphone does a decent job of picking up sound, most especially for the camera operator (not so much for the subjects). The ability to connect to a TV is great for immediately sharing the results of your recordings, and the USB connection is as fast as I expected. Finally, battery life is tremendous! Whereas my Sony Cybershot still camera drains batteries like there's no tomorrow, this little camcorder is still running on its original batteries after at least 20 minutes of recording, several downloads, and several TV &quot;productions.&quot; I realize that this is due in large part to the lack of a flash, but it's still a nice bonus.The only reason I'd give it 4 rather than 5 stars is the lack of an AC power source. Battery life is great, but it'd be nice to not have to run on batteries every single time you use the camera.Oh, yeah...you get about 35 minutes of recording at 320x240 on a 256Mb SanDisk SD card.
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Good inexpensive way to listen to my iPod in the car. Find an unused or weak station and the sound quality is fine. Plug a USB DC connector into the back and the iPod battery doesn't run down. Now we can listen to books on disk without carrying the whole pile of disks too.
Hard to believe this product is still being sold when it's not even friendly with the current hot selling ipods. Also the claims of good design I feel are overstated. Finally the speakers are weak and sound like it won't be long until they're shaking, this may influence what music you'll end up playing through the system.All said, though, I'd be happy with it for the price if only they'd update it to fully handle my ipod.
Crucial has a good reputation, the price was excellent, and I had taken time to read all the reviews before making a choice. This was purchased for an old Dell Inspiron 1150 that had only 512 MB of RAM. It took a few seconds to remove one of the old 256 MB sticks and a few seconds to put in the new 1 GB one. Upon reboot, the added RAM was recognized with no problem and now this little machine runs so much better. Pages/sites load faster and I can now play my purchased games without having them hang up. Yes, even Senior Citizens like games and can do their own minor upgrades. I highly recommend Crucial RAM based on this excellent experience. Ditto for Amazon.com; my favorite place to shop for practically anything.
I bought this transmitter and it doesn't work. I contacted the company that sent it and they told me I had 30 days to send it back from the time I ordered it. It took the company 14 days to send it and it was a gift for my husbands birthday so my time is up. I am very unhappy. I am trying to get them to make an acception in my case. We shall see.
I was very impressed with the results using Drive Erase Pro. I wish there were more products out there. I had Windows Vista on my new computer, and wanted to install Windows XP. this seems like the only program I could purchase to remove Vista. Just by following the simple instructions, I was able to remove Vista. I notice several people complaining about this wonderful product. It worked great for me!! I guess you always seem to find people who complain just because they like to. lol I recommend this product to do exactly what it says it will do. It did for me.
I purchased this handbag as an option to regular computer backpacks...thinking it will look prettier. Look wise its okay but the straps are too weak. Even though it does have a laptop holder, its practically unusable. 1 week of use resulted in breaking of one of the straps. I do NOT recommend this product to anyone.1-star for the size. Its quite big.
tried it to split the output on my xbox 360 and it didnt work.I even tried it as a connector (extension) with only one cable comming out and it didnt work either. do not buy this.and dont order from bargaincell.com cause when I mailed them to tell them the product wasnt working I got this answer "if it doesnt work try another product" what kind of customer service is this?
Works fine, just wish there was more colors.Shorter links, like 2,3,4 ft lota of wasted cable.
The zen vision:m is a bit bulky on its own, so I was just looking for something thin to protect it from scratches. This was what I bought and it works great so far. It fit my player well and keeps away all those unwanted scratches. It's not going to do much in case you drop it, but I got a warranty from Best Buy so I'm not too worried about that.Also buy some kroo skin screen protectors. You can get them here on amazon or at misticaudio.net.
This cooler works great and doesn't make a lot of noise. I have another cooler that I can't use because the fan is so loud that it is a distraction.
We bought these binoculars for our recent vacation and they worked out great. They are easy to work and you get a good, clear view of objects. They are light weight and easy to carry with you.
This is way better than any ipod gimmicks manthe sound is nothing that ipod delivers or can even thik of ....And its a tough player for tough people not like the fragile ipods which break open when falls.Moreover this is a player which no other mp3 manufacturer in this world can beat.....Im a audiophile and would never compromise with cheap sound man...so test it ur self guys....
I recently purchased this drive. It seems it has brought new life to my 333MHz machine so much so that I will be able to use this for quite a bit longer than I thought. In conjunction with a memory upgrade (96MB to 128MB) and upgrade to Windows/ME it has essentially more that &quot;doubled&quot; the speed and capacity of my old machine which was becoming a bit of a clunker.The drive looks identical in size and configuration to the previous two Maxtor drives I have purchased so the compatibility makes for a simple and easy install. Maybe one day they will develop a &quot;smart jumper&quot; for the master/slave decision and configuration but this is a small price and easy step to install the drive. I installed it as a slave to do a format and copy, then as a master. A Windows install from the CD completed the migration and I was back in business in no time.I am not real fond of the Maxblast software but for some this is probably a necessity. I had to upgrade my BIOS which took a bit of research and time but once done made the install a straighforward process.The 7200 RPM drive is a considerable improvement over the older 5400 RPM drives and I believe the access time of around 9ms is pretty good for drives using the EIDE technology. The drive is quieter too. The upgrade from 4.3MB to 40MB is huge. I thought I would never fill the older one, but did. Of course I am saying the same thing about the 40MB but with the need to save more images and perhaps even motion and sound clips I suspect I will eventually need more in the future. The cost of this unit make upgrades downright affordable as well as easy. My other two Maxtor drives performed flawlessly so I am expect the same quality for this one.I rate Maxtor (for compatibility and quality from my old drives) and this drive tops (for cost and performance); 5 well-deserved stars.
Recently bought this lens for my Nikon D5100 and the results have been amazing. The lens is performing as expected with very good results for my. I am very happy with th purchase. One sample picture taken with this lens [...]
Update 06-27-09: Still owrking great. Has survived several falls to the floor. PlamTX inside is still safe.Original Review: This is the perfect case for the money spent if you don't plan to carry it on your belt. In that case the clasp might be a problem.First it's made out of painted aluminum. This is great for reasonable weather but you'll find it colder or hotter to the touch compared to the less durable plastic it could have been made from. At least I know that under normal conditions the hinge isn't going to break off or that the manufacturer didn't make the hinge from flexible plastic like about 4 other cases I own for other things. With those flexible plastic hinges you KNOW it break in a few months.I like the feel of it and b/c it is aluminum it's thinner and infinitely more durable than a comparable plastic design. Because it is painted aluminum it is somewhat slippery. I could see where some inlaid leather or foam on the outside might make it easier to hang on to but there is the price vs value vs features balancing act.The case fits the TX well. There are cutouts for the connections, power button, and card slot. You don't have to remove the Palm to listen to it with headphones ( have tested it with four different 1/8" stereo plugs and all fit), to use the IR, to charge it, or switch cards. This also means under the right disastrous conditions you could lose your stylus or a memory card during a drop.The Palm has zero movement vertically when the case is closed (hold the case vertically with the top of the Palm at the top). When the case is laid flat and shaken (Palm on it's back, screen up) there is about 2 mm of movement. The interior of the case has a couple mm thickness of foam. There is a clever hinged plastic strip that slides into the left side of the Palm and retains the Palm in the case. The Palm can slide off of this strip towards the top but not the bottom. Easy removal from the case is the result. Your Palm is still safe in the case as sliding off the strip can only happen when the case is open and the Palm hinged outward.Opposite to the screen are two holders for SD cards. They fit perfectly but sit label side hidden.The clasp is simply an overlapping piece of aluminum with interlocking bumps. It ought to last forever and it's tightness can be adjusted by bending the materials with your fingers (strong grip required or pliers). Again since it is made from aluminum the metal won't wear away anytime soon unlike plastic might. Downside is that it can open easily. Not been a problem in my pockets or lunch box so far. For "dangerous" situations such as crossing a river on a cable bridge with Indiana Jones you could reinforce the case with a rubber band temporarily. Doesn't close as securely as Velcro or an actual locking spring loaded latch might but remember the cost of this item (value vs features vs price).Comes with a belt clip and a screw to add to the back of the case. Be sure to add some red "Locktite" (aka thread locker, any auto parts store has it) to the screw threads so the screw doesn't work loose. I'm not going to use mine though as I prefer not to have that "superhero" utility belt effect happening that is so popular these days with some folks (you know the cellphone, mini-flash light, multi-tool, knife, and PDA all on the belt... &lt;griN!>). An empty pocket will suffice for my needs or the Palm and case can hide in my lunch box during the walk from the car to my desk at work.Wish list: a slightly thicker case with room for a couple cards under the Palm too. Music takes up a lot of cards if like me, you're too cheap to buy "big" cards. Maybe some inlaid leather or foam on the outside of the case for better grip. On the other hand after this case is well worn I'll likely polish it for that "chrome" look for the fun of it or paint it again with wrinkle paint. Should be easy to keep looking respectable.
This quickcam works well. The only trouble I found is to get it to work on my Mac. Once I got a link to initiate to my mac it worked great.
I absolutely love this transmitter! I was very hesitant about getting one at first, because of some of the reviews that I read. I would highly recommend this transmitter to everyone!
Excellent unit for taking to your next picnic... Light, compact, great sound, excellent FM tuner if you want to catch the radio...I like Salsa (Latin music) and this unit has great bass/sound for that. Not quite a Bose but for the price, it is very close...AND...More compact/practical for the "On-the-Go" purpose.
I loved this system when I first bought it four years ago. Sleek, cool, and stylish; I bought it more for the way it looked than for the way it sounded (and it sounds great). It still looks great, now if it only PLAYED as well as it looks.After four years it's almost unusable. I've already had to have it repaired twice because of poor soldering inside, and just about any CD I put into it skips. It's gotten so bad that I need to burn a new CD just about any time I want to play something. The shuffle feature is terrible -- it plays the same songs over and over again, which is pretty bad considering that even cheap boomboxes "remember" which songs they've already played and remove them from the playlist. The remote has lots and lots of tiny, tiny buttons, impossible to use or read in dim lighting.Yeah, it's possible that I got a lemon, but getting it repaired was also an incredibly difficult chore. None of the 800 numbers listed in the manual worked, none of the e-mail addresses I tried worked, and even when I got a valid address, it took four e-mail messages and three angry phone calls before I finally got the address of an authorized repair center. The guy there told me that if I needed new parts I may as well buy a new system; if the parts arrived at all, they would be very exepensive.I know that only used versions of this are available, and maybe it would be worth buying if you can get one for less than three hundred and have immaculately dust-free, brand-new CDs. I paid almost eight hundred in 2003, and I wish I had the money back.
I ordered one. It came fair quick, but the top of the cartridge is not sealed evenly. So it does not fit into the printer properly. I got a replacement fairly soon. However, it lasted less than 4 months with very light printing. At first, the print comes out very dark, like bold print, even I set to "fast draft". So ink ran out quick within less than 4 months.
the head phone itself isn't too bad, decent highs, so-so lows, bass is quite weak. sounds clear but lacks the omph from high end cans.the noise canceling feature is... alright. nothing spectacular mind you, but it does blocks out mid level noise fairly well. fans/laundry machines/trains/planes, etc. on more complex noises such as speech and outside music, the feature still works some what, as it'll make those noise sources sound further from you than they are in reality.when there's no noise to cancel, by turning on the noise canceling feature it creates a low level hiss noise you can not miss. however this really isn't a problem since you won't need that feature in a quite place, heh.construction of the unit is fancy, but not sturdy. the folding arms are made with plastic with inner metel core, i have doubts on how well this will hold up in the long run. on the plus side, the unit is pretty light, even with the battery added. the cord is pretty short, at most 5 ft i think, this means it won't replace your more serious cans any time soon - sure you can go get an extension cord, but that's just extra hassle.now my biggest grip about this is unit is false advertisement on amazon's part. no where on the box of the unit states that it has in line volume contol, and not surprisingly, none is found on the unit itself. so what's the deal with that? why not say it's bluetooth enabled with MP3 player build in next time? pftt...over all not a bad pair of headphones for under 40, but you get what you pay for, this unit isn't all _that_ great.
These headphones are extremely comfterable after hours of use, even if you wear glasses like I do. After watching movies for 5 hours, I forget I even have them on.Another big thing I was worried about with the semi-open design was that it might leak out to much sound, and be annoying to my roomates. In a small, quiet room, if I turn them up really loud, my roomates can hear them a little. But with "normal" listening volume, they did not hear anything! This is great for people who don't want to disturb anyone.The sound is realy something you fall in love with the more you listen to them. The quality is so clear, I can now hear parts of songs I never knew exsisted! Listening to orchastrel pieces, it really comes alive as I can now hear every finite detail of complecated pieces. Intially I thought the bass was lacking, but I find it is actually just more true to what it really sounds like. I actually find using a flat EQ produces the best sound, but if you like more bass, just change your EQ to bassbosster and it will provide very clear, strong bass.They only reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating was because when I first got them the left side wasn't working. I played around with it a little, and it started to work again, but I'm afraid it could be a problem in the future. So far this has not been the case, but many people seem to have this problem, so I would use care with the phones.Overall they are the perfect headphone, and highly recomended.
I had had my old modem for several years and didn't realize it was giving me problems. I started having connectivity problems which looked like the cable was out. Got Comcast out, they verified a cable problem, fixed it, and everything worked again. Then a week or two later, started having the same problems, but more consistently and began to suspect the modem. Got this new one, it installed instantly, and all problems solved. Note that I had to get Comcast to register it, and when I did, they asked if I was using a router on the other side. When I said yes, they said they wouldn't support it, but agreed to register anyhow when I agreed I understood but wanted it connected anyhow. As for the modem, it's basically set it and forget it. I don't like to give 5 stars unless something is fantastic. But in this case, I can't think of anything that would cause me to take away a star.
I have an old, large case which only mounts 80mm fans. I live in a dusty place and have several cats, so I have my case set up for positive-pressure with filtered intake fans to prevent dust buildup, with 5 filtered intake fans and 2 exhaust fans. When I upgraded my video card, the overall temperature in my case went up by 5-10 degrees C, which made my CPU and GPU both run a little hotter than I wanted. This item let me reverse one of my intake fans while still maintaining positive pressure, effectively increasing airflow in my case by 50% and dropping temps 2 degrees C lower than they were before I upgraded my video card.My only complaint is that the filter is not as tight as I'd like. It will catch cat hair, but fine dust and dander will slip through it. Since mine is behind a drive bay door with vents which are already filtered, this isn't problem for me, but it's enough to keep it from getting a full 5-star rating.
It worked well once I got it set up. I think it performs about as well as you are going to get concerning drive access over wireless or ethernet. Setting it up, though, was a little tricky. Some of the tricks are:You have to set the name of the network on your computer and the name of the network on the NSLU2 the same. On my XP system I left the default computer selected name as: MshomeI have Norton System Utilities including Norton Firewall. You have to enable file sharing within Norton Firewall or you won't be able to get the NSLU2 to work. Before I installed the Norton Firewall I don't recall any settings changes required within the Windows Firewall causing problems, but the Norton Firewall needs to have that change.Linksys tech support was pretty friendly and knowledable, but after a very extended period of time spent on the phone I got shuttled off and was promised a call back. It never came. Ultimately I got the thing to work by myself. I think perhaps my PC was pretty messed up. I reformatted the hard drive and started over with it. Finally I did have success and it works better now than ever, and I got the NSLU2 installed to boot.By the way the device currently supports drives formatted for your PC (NTFS & FAT32) so you can exchange drives back and forth when necessary between the NSLU2 and the PC. The utilities associated the NSLU2, though, only work with drives reformatted with their proprietary system.I think you'd better be pretty tech savvy or have a geeky friend to help you with the installation should you buy this, but it makes for a very nice addition to one's system. Perhaps you might get lucky and have things work out with no glitch.
I got this flash in May 2008 with my Alpha 200 before a trip to Alaska cruise. I got it for about one hundred bucks, I think a very good deal for a genuine Sony product. The ttl autoexposure is perfect, but a little bit underpower to take indoor pictures. I used it to take my cousin wedding reception at a local chines e restaurant and I have to adjust my raw images to +1stop. I am not happy with the wireless capability of this flash, because the flash need to be in the front of camera in order to be triggered by incamera pre-flash. I meant it is not triggered by radio frequency so it works same way as a cheap photosensor with ttl autoexposure. Overall it's okay for 100bucks flash.
I read some previous comments about these speakers not having any base but my budget(girlfriend) said to try them anyway. On a hunch I framed out a 14" by 18" area in the wall and sealed it with construction adhesive creating speaker box's in the wall. Just as I thought plenty of base, these sound great. Note I used these in a 11' x 8' bathroom so I could hear the TV and music over the hot tub. These are really loud. Complete overkill. I was going to get bigger speakers for the living room. Now I will just get 4 more of these.
I bought these because they are white and match well with a Mac desktop. However I too had buzz problems but not as others described. I can't put my AT&T GSM/GPRS/Edge and 3G phones in the same room. This is no good because I want to make and receive calls while using the Mac. I had a charging station 8 feet from the computer and still had problems. Shame on JBL for not designing a shield in the speaker circuit. They sound good and look nice, but I sent them back for a refund.
I researched for a new mp3 player after my Sandisk Sansa e270 got destroyed, and discovered that this, the Cowon D2, was the one for me.From the box, the D2 came with: the player(obviously), headphones w/ one pair of foam tips, AC Adapter, manual, software CD(Jet audio), stylus, and a dummy SD card.Even when this nice player debuted a year ago, it's still the best around. I updated the firmware to 3.51b(3.53b was too buggy), and now I can do almost everything in this little thing! Music, video, text, flash player(games, apps), dictionary, drawing pad, FM tuner, recorder, you name it.UI: The 2.5 screen is very bright. Bright enough to see under sunlight. It kind of has a rubbery surface. Very scratch resistant, but I'd still use a screen protector just in case. The touch screen is very responsive. Some may not like it b/c then they can't use it blindly, but you can make the top volume buttons to skip tracks in hold mode."Virtual motion" is not as good as I expected, but still a nice add. My favorite part is that you an skip around the scroll bar by just tapping it just like you do it on your computer. User interface is kind of weired at times, but easy enough.Music: Sound quality is very good. Not as warm as the iRiver, but still very good, and it sure blows the Sansa and iPod out of the water. Not to mention the very customizable sound--BBE, Bass, MP Enhance, 3D effect, Stereo enhance, and EQ presets(or a 5 band user EQ). You can also use the 'EQ filter' to change frequencies of each band. You can even save your customized sound and make them in to presets(total of 10). Even with the stock headphones, the sound stage is noticeably wider and makes listening more enjoyable. It's like the music has finally become 'alive'. There is no hissing and everything sounds clear. Imagine how good it will sound through quality headphones!Other features: Pan, Play speed(&lt;100%)Audio snobs mention that it has not enough bass and too much highs, but an average person WILL be satisfied with the sound.Video: I don't really watch video so I can't really say much about it. As far as I can tell, it's sure sharp, crystal clear, and immensely smooth. 30min clips on the go would be nice, though you'll have to convert them with the included software. You can use the sound enhancements for video also.You can connect it to your TV, but you need a special cable for that($10) and it won't fill the whole TV screen.FM Tuner: This is the down side of it. The reception is pretty poor. I am able to get most of the local channels, but almost all come out staticy and mono(even when it says 'stereo'). Cannot use sound enhancements for radio. Still usable, but I don't really listen to radio.Text, Recording: Text is readable, but your eyes might get tired after some time. Bookmarking available.I don't use recording, but it's good enough quality for a mp3 player. Noticeably better than my Sansa. Line in recording offered.Dictionary: Only 3.xx firmware can have dictionary. You'll also have to download the dictionary files and transfer it to your D2. Not a hassle. To me, the dictionary really comes in handy. It has Kor-Kor, Engl-Engl, Kor-Engl and vise versa. It uses virtual keyboard, or handwriting recognition. I don't see this as a gimmick. The definitions are surprisingly detailed and has almost all words when I search. It even has slang and course slang words. Select a word and save it to a 'word book'. There, you can 'Exercise' and 'Quiz'. Pronunciation also available, but it takes up more space and I think it's only Korean(I myself haven't tried it).Others: Calculator and Scientific Calculator is a nice addition, but there are known to produce errors and solve equations incorrectly, so don't use it. Note pad is good to take notes on the go, or draw when your bored. Flash player is nice. You can download .swf games off the internet and play them on the D2. You can choose between two types of controls before you play: arrows or touch. So if the game uses both, you can't play it. Also you can't put big flash files, otherwise it's too slow and unplayable(&lt;300kb is good in general, but depends on the game).Customizable wallpaper. Changeable font colors. Alarm and sleep timer, etc.Overall:Pros:*Touch screen(con for some)*good audio quality*loads of features that I refuse to mention again*sturdy*SD slot!!(internal and external can be browsed at the same time using ID3 tag browse. No lags what so ever.)*battery life(said is 52hrs for music but probably around 30 with all those enhancements and use of SD slot)cons:*thick?*radio reception*some (minor)bugsThe price is so cheap for what it does. I would like to say that all my iPod nano friends were jealous--dreadfully jealous ;)Nano is basic cheap crap compared to this. Absolutely no reason to buy it over the D2, and the only reason you would buy an iPod classic is for the 80GB memory.If you're looking for a new portable player, have the money, and are sophisticated enough, then look no further.
This unit is worthless and cost me 4 hours of my time. I followed the directions for installation, looked for help from other users online, contacted customer support (who told me it was out of warranty and they could help me for a fee), and finally gave up. I would think that Linksys would make a better product that would actually function easily with another of their products (I have a Linksys router already). Buy something else if you are considering this unit.
I ordered this for an apple ipod video 5g. I have one for a new ipod nano and it is beautiful. The first one arrived with scuffs on it. They couldn't be removed. When I looked at the packaging, the same scuffs were on the packaging. It appeared that the packaging had rubbed on the screen, damaging it. I returned it easily to amazon, which promptly sent out a replacement, even before they received my product back. Sadly, the replacement had the exact same problem. I returned it, too and looked locally. I found one left locally. I looked at it and sure enough, it, too, was scuffed. Griffin has changed the packaging on the later versions (for the nano, etc) of this item and the new packaging seems to protect the screen just fine. If you can find one of these undamaged, they seem to hold up well, but getting a good one might be tough.
This my 3rd 16 gid card that I have bought by Transend.Is this tell you something about the card? It should! It is the best bang for the buck for16 gig high startage cards.
From opening the box to using the controller took about 10 minutes.Product worked as advertised.
I have over 1300 DVDs and I wanted something to store them in and these boxes are perfect!!They are extremely sturdy, stack very well and there is even a place to insert a label.I highly recommend them, very reasonable price and I am going to purchase more!
This Tiffen does its job to protect lens. The price was far below German and other competition. No problems with quality of photos taken.
Failed out of box. Talked retail seller into a swap (normally wait forever from a "Qualified Service Dealer"). Failed a year later (boxed most of that year). Over heating caused shut down. Reviews on web indicate this is a common problem. At a minumum get a service contract, but be prepared to regularly send it back.Worst (quality) consumer electronics device I've ever owned.
I like a lot of things about this digital camera:*Cute, small, easy to hold and comfortable to operate.*Simple controls, easy to use and understand.*Very clear LCD display.*Takes nice crisp pictures and the flash works well.*Great sound quality on the movie mode.The reason we are not going to keep this digital camera is that the shutter speed is a joke. I like to take funny pictures of things to share with people, like when my cat is trying to teach my dog manners... well by the time the camera powers on, and the shutter decides to snap a picture, the action is over, the sun has gone down, and the moment is over. This is not the camera to use if you want to capture sponaneous moments, it is fine if you want to take a picture of a flower, a work of art, or a posed photo- but be warned, the shutter takes its time to click and that time is too long for me.
I Love the way the audio plays thru my car radio with no hook up (wireless)Its on sale at target for 30.00 less than this site,but its a discontinued item, so check for store avalability.
I got my 80GB iPod Classic a little less than a year ago. Around early April, my computer became unable to recognize the iPod (my computer is an Apple). I took it to the Apple store and they ran it through several tests before finally determining that it had a failed hard drive. They gave me a replacement.A little over week ago (late June), I plugged the replacement iPod into my computer (it had worked fine since I got it except for having to reformat it once when it went haywire because I interrupted its syncing process). The iPod's hard drive started making clicking noises and iTunes claimed that the iPod was corrupted and must be restored to factory settings. I followed its instructions. After I got all my media put back on, I unplugged my iPod. It got stuck on the 'OK to disconnect' screen, so I rebooted it and got it stuck on the apple screen, making clicking noises, until the battery ran out.Keep in mind that I was never hard on either iPod. I never dropped them and rarely bumped them. Mainly I listen to music while I do homework or read.At this point I was totally fed up. An iPod is expensive. It should be able to last several years, not just a few months. So I took it back to the Apple store, hoping I could trade it in for at least an iPod Nano (actually, I had my sights set on an iTouch, which now cost less than what I paid for this one). However, I was given two options: another Classic or a 10% off coupon for another iPod. Either way my [...] have been wasted. So now I am stuck with another of these things, which will probably malfunction again in a few months. Now I must save up my pennies for another, more reliable, MP3 player.I guess what I am really trying to say is this: until Apple comes out with an iPod with a more reliable hard drive, stick to the ones with flash memory. My 1st generation iPod Nano has served me well for four and a half years and has never had a single problem, although it only holds about a sixth of my music. Until I have enough extra money for another MP3 player, I will be using my Nano and letting my replacement Classic sit in its box until I feel calm enough to do something with it.I need an iPod I can rely on, and such a flawed design certainly isn't going to cut it.
Just finished my first home theater. I used 3 TC265i as left/center/right and 2 TC65i for the rear surrounds. Mounted the center vertically, which worked very well. Powered with Pioneer Elite SC-25. Oh, don't forget the Polk Audio PSW505 sub woofer. The sound is just totally amazing! These are very easy to install and sound awesome. I was worried about using in-walls, never having had them before, and researched the whole thing to death. I am very very happy with end result.Be careful when positioning these - wall studs can be a bummer.
This items has plenty of features for the price but this is of little value if you can't record DVDs. When attempting to record TV broadcasts to DVD+RW, the unit would freeze between 30 to 60 minutes into the recording and not respond to commands from either the remote or front panel controls. The only option was to unplug the unit then plug it back in. Changing to a different brand of DVD+RW disc did not resolve the problem.The manufacturer acknowledged this problem and posted a ROM update on it's website. After installing the update, nothing changed. I will return this item to the retailer tomorrow after owning it for seven days.
I purchased this drum unit a year ago, and installed it about six months later, when my original drum finally gave out. It's already producing terrible copies (it gets only light use) and is giving me the "change drum soon" message. I chose Brother brand over generic because I thought it would perform well. Now I wonder if I should just go with a cheap brand, if this is the performance I'll get from another Brother drum.
I have found this product to be 100% accurate; as I drive all over the New York Metro area. It recalculates quickly if I alter my route. The screen is easy to read and the controls are easy to use. A friend was so impressed with it's funtionality, she purchased one for herself.
I purchased 5 of these batteries and 3 of them were dead. I dont know how old they were. I will not purchase again.
This is a great filter to use. It is remarkable how thin this filter is. A B&W; filter looks almost twice as thick! The front of the filter is threaded, and can accept a typical lens cap. The front edge of the filter is also cross hatched to make it easier to remove. There isn't much to grab from the sides of the filter ring. The glass itself is thin, very thin. You need to see it, to believe it.since the filter ring is so short however, there aren't that many threads on the front of the filter glass. IE, not great for stacking filters. Then again, you really shouldn't be stacking them to begin with...
Needed some new batteries for all of the cordless phones in the house, so I decided to check Amazon for any possible deals. Batteries are EXPENSIVE as you all know, so I'll take all the help I can get.I stumbled across these batteries available through DependableResource for..$8.95 (at the time of purchase)?! Did I read that right?!This price was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than any other retailer's price that I knew of (about $15.00 elsewhere).Of course, you can't have your cake and eat it too, so something like this naturally made us a bit doubtful. I mean, for that kind of deal, there's gotta be some kind of catch, right? Fake batteries, perhaps? But, seeing that the seller had a great rating and excellent reviews, we decided we'd give it a try, and bought three batteries for a total of $26.88 (with Super Saver Discount, therefore no S&H;, and no tax) with a cautious "we'll see" attitude. If anything was wrong with the product, we were immediately going to send it back.Well, the batteries arrived, and we were pleasantly surprised to learn that they are GENUINE! Yay! So I guess you really CAN have your cake and eat it too sometimes! :)The only thing I can think of that wasn't even really a problem is that the package took a little while to arrive (about 9 days). But, we were in no hurry, therefore we didn't need the package right away, and didn't need to spend a lot on shipping to get it here quickly. I think we were just excited, that always makes things seem like they're taking forever. :)These guys are the real deal, thanks, DependableResource, for selling my family genuine batteries, and saving us a ton of money! :)
I use these headphone for jogging and the sound is fine, but they do fail after just a couple months of use, even when you take very good care of them. Unfortunately, I haven't found a good alternative in a weather-resistant headphone.
Considering that I did not purchase this item for my personal use and for a friend has proven to be a good choice. The individual is very happy with the item since this was his second choice and meets their need.
I bought this unit because I was sick of the electronic slide scanner where the software is useless and you lose the colors to the slide upon scanning. The instructions, which were a small piece of note paper with even smaller writing on it, was pretty much useless. The unit came with an adapter ring for larger lenses (67mm I think) but the unit already had a 52mm thread on it which you kind of figure out. You have to unscrew the end cap to expose the 52mm thread and attach to your camera. For me the camera is a Nikon D5000 DSLR, the slide rack is a tight fit, for some reason you have a pin to pull up so it can the rack can slide along, but with a tight fit the pin is a nuiscance. Below is another pin that you are meant to screw in to keep the end from revolving round. the reason for the end moving is when you focus your lens the unit will rotate making the slide anything but horizontal, so when you have it focused you are meant to lock the end into position. Problem is the screw is tiny and there is not enough room to get a hold of it with your fingers, bad thinking here they should have put a longer screw in for this purpose. For these small problems of design flaw I have made this a 4 star rating. positive is the unit works, I can see the slide easily, they recommend using an aperture of F8 - F11 and keeping your camera on manual focus, I can understand that but some people may not then wonder why each time they get it set up the lens rotates and messes up the slide alignment. I have only had this unit for one day so its still a learning curve and will update if I find anymore facts about it but it does what it says on the box. Oh as a thought think I will link my camera to the television to see the picture and focus that way, makes it a lot easier that keep looking through the viewfinder or using the small screen on the camera.UPDATE....yes linking your camera to a television screen (if you have this capability) does help a great deal. Plastic slide mounts are to thick for the slide holder, as for thick cardboard mounts release some of the small screws just slightly on the mount holder this helps a lot. Yes you have to crop and adjust the pictures taken slightly for color differences but the results are a lot better than the slide scanners you buy from costco or kohls, I know I have tried and the software for them is useless. It works with this on the camera but it does take time be prepared to be patient.
ITS MORE ORGANIZED TO HAVE YOUR CDS IN 1 CASE INSTEAD OF MANY CASES & ITS DURABLE ALSO
Very easy to install. I used a similar grip on my Canon A2 for years and found this was a "must have" when I got the Rebel digital.
This was a great buy. Easy to use, lots of memory, and the new firmware answers most of the issues that it had at first. I can say this was a great purchase (and i've had a few bad ones- sony! that means you!)
The accessory came bundled with a purchase of a used Canon EOS 5D from a professional photographer. It wasn't a switch that I would have bought. Now that I have it, it definitely gets used when the camera is tripod mounted for those ever-so-still moments. But, I still balk at Canon's pricing for this accessory: Any of it's accesories! It's a well made switch for professional level use. But, for half the price, there's always an internet available alternative.
I was looking for some nice sturdy stands for my Bose rear speakers, I figured since I have Bose why not get the Bose stands as well, since here they were almost half the cost on Amazon, and everyone on craigslist was asking $100 average price, for them used.The shipping was amazingly fast, and the packaging was solidThe bottom weights are a nice solid heavy weight, so these stands will not tip easily* I would have given this a 5 stars but.....;my only issue with the stands are the way the wires tuck into the back of the these stands, they do not tuck very tightly, and are still exposed I would have preffered that the wires slip through a whole enclosed tube sytem, totally concealed, I had to use some black electrical tape just to make sure the wires don't pop out, and stays secured, in the u shape groove bose made in the back, cant really see the tape unless you know it's there**overall quite pleased with the stands they look very sexy and of quality material!
I used to own a Griffin iTrip, but unfortunately it got stolen out of my car. So I had to buy a new one. While looking on Amazon, I stumbled upon this device. And by the looks of it, I thought that this was exactly what I needed! It mounts iPod in place next to my radio, which makes it easier to work with. Also, as with the iTrip, if I'm going up a hill, there's the danger of the iPod falling off of my dashboard. No more with the RoadTrip. Also, the sound is better than the iTrip, and there's little to no interference, and I live in Philadelphia, where it's pretty hard to find an empty radio station. So if you're out in the middle of nowhere, it's gonna be even better for you! Not to say the the iTrip wasn't a great device, It certainly came in handy for me. But I'm gonna have to say that the RoadTrip is a far superior product, and would recommend it to anybody looking for something like this for their iPod.
After lots of searching for quality ear clip headphones I went with these ones and am very happy I did. The sound is great, they are comfortable to wear. If you like the ear clip design better than the ubiquitous earbuds, these are the headphones to get. Props to Sony.
1. difficult to carry around.2. the hinges will give in in some time due to heavy screen.
I got this for an amazing price and it dose exactly what I want it to do.
Battery came very quickly, conditioned battery according to instructions. This battery seems to run the laptop longer than the original did. Very impressed with the seller. Great price, excellent quality, Super fast delivery.
As a great fan of music, this MD-player is excellent, as I can fit over 5 hours of music on one MD. The quality is bit worse than on LP2-mode, but it's a compromise that I can take, the quality is high enough... I have a few things to complain: when recording on LP4-mode, it usually puts the auto track-mark about 0,5 second after a new track has begun.. it is pretty annoying to fix, as when you do it manually, it still puts the mark 0,5 seconds after you press the T-mark button. And sometimes (When recording on a LP4-mode) there are some horrible extra plix-plox-sounds, so you must delete it and record again, but this is rather rare.. about one track on every two LP4-minidisks is ruined by this awkward bug.The earphones are excellent and quite durable, after years of heavy use it has worked great, only recently the left-phone has gotten weaker, and I'm afraid that soon no more sound come from that...
Good choice for a laptop stand for use at home or office. The built-in USB ports come in handy for connecting printers or exteral drives so that one cord is all you need to plug in when you return to your desk.
The network tested I received came with a dead battery. After a $10 replacement battery (for an odd 6V camera? battery), the tester works as described.However, the tester only tests wire pairs. Not to be overly technical, but this tester cannot detect if there is a short between, say, line 1 and line 2. It also views crossover cables as being miswired (which, I really cannot disagree with that point of view).All and all, for the money, it works well enough. Would not recommend for a professional, but as someone who only occasionally gets asked to wire up ports around the office, it works for me.
Just a quick summary of my experience with the head phones. The sound quality was pretty good. I isolated and cancelled out outside noise very well. The ear buds fit relatively well and comfortably. The problem I had was the pod which held the battery and power. It was very cumbersome and awkward to hold, store, and use. In addition, the the rubber part on the ear buds kept popping off. Using the earphones during workouts were frustrating as the battery pod kept flopping everywhere. Not a big fan of the noise-cancelling function due to the fact that it creates a hissing noise that is very noticeable when listening to certain types of music. They do work well if you're just using the noise-cancelling function, but if you are wanting to listen to music at the same time then I would definitely look somewhere else.
This is my second Brother MFC. I was reasonably happy with it when I was using windows 98. But I recently bought a new computer with windows XP, and trying to get this thing to work properly with XP has been a nightmare. After hours of download tutorials and uninstalling and reinstalling drivers from the Brother web site, it still does not work properly. Under no circumstances should you put the driver CD that comes with the unit in your CD drive if you are using XP. Beware also: The &quot;updated&quot; printer + scanner drive on the Brother web site does not work properly. A separate printer-only driver does work, but then you don't have all of the fancy scanning and character recognition stuff.For those who are still using windows 98, this is probably a reasonbly good unit if you want a combined laser printer/scanner/fax machine.
Great price! And works as described. I was very happy that I had no static or signal interference to my ipod.
This fax is perfect for the home. Takes up little space, inexpensive to operate and very reliable.It is NOT a business machine on any level. As with most things in life you get what you pay for, and this fax provides great value for its price.Pros: plain paper, small footprint, easy to useCons: transfer cartridge annoying to replace. We rerolled it twice and it is still good (cheap, I know, but then I bought a cheap fax...)
As usual, Amazon delivered the correct product on time. I have ordered hundreds of products from Amazon over the past 10 years, and returned a few, and never had an issue with Amazon.As for the SanDisk Extreme III card; I purchased this particular card because it was one of the few which printed the r/w spec (>20 Mb/s) in the description. Most flash cards do not give the buyer any idea of how fast they are, and since this is a critical measure of performance, I would not buy any card without this info.I'm using this card in a Nikon D80, and it is working very well.If consumers refuse to buy cards (or flash drives) which do not specify the minimum r/w speed, the manufacturers will have to rethink their pig-in-a-poke advertising policy.
Very disappointed by Canon on the fit of this adapter.Adapater and shade attachments block camer lens view andcreate flash shadows
If it from this company Logitech you have no problems just plug it in and use it
Alright, I am a gamer and I need a very good computer for that. Plus, my family does a lot of business things where they need to have many applications running at once. This computer tackles both and more. There are many things to point out about this system:1.) Hard Drive; 250 GB stores more than you really need.2.) Memory; 1024 MB, or in other words, 1 GB, of memory is a very high amount meaning that you can have multiple applications open at once, plus the speed is much faster.3.) Video Card; NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE is a very good model, but you can always get better if you feel the need.4.) CD/DVD Drive; very, very well made, including LightScribe technology!Sadly to say, there is one flaw with this system. That is that there is way too much software pre-installed on the system. I mean, you could spend an hour clearing up the space.Overall, this system is VERY VERY good for the money that you would spend on it.
I bought the Lifetime Subscription from Sirius and have used it for several years now. The ONLY good thing about Sirius is the programming. The equipment is junk (especially this boombox....which just dies without warning). It is so frustrating having to constantly deal with Sirius' Customer Dis-Service all the time trying to get your equipment fixed. Between the enormous wait times to actually get to speak to someone, the CSRs who are completely unsympathetic to how awful the product is, and the time aggravation of boxing, shipping, and tracking your returns (and you better track them because they will lose it and then tell you that they know nothing about it) you will become disgusted too.Anyone who raves about the products from Sirius are "newbies" who just got the service or item. I was one of them once. They will change their minds in due course. Once their item breaks (and it absolutely will break within a year..... maybe 18 months), and their replacement breaks, and then that replacement breaks, and then the newer model (upgrade?) breaks......... they will realize the pain of us long-standing customers. Sirius/XM is intentionally seeking to destroy itself with garbage product and with garbage service. They have no one but themselves to blame. I'm on my 3rd boombox and it's shot after 6 months. I'm on my 4th Sportster Replay unit in 5 years.So commit yourself with care. Get as good a deal as you can because the operational life of all this junk is short.
The quality and low price, ease of use, and resolution make this a winner. The extra long cord makes it easy to do a panorama of my home, or show what's out the window. I like to show my little dog, too. As for me...the resolution is too sharp and detailed, man the wrinkles do show. Thinking about putting some nylons on it.
The product description states that this battery is 1.9 amp/hour capacity. The battery I received is 1.2 amp/hour capacity. These batteries are available for less money many other places.
This model is my third Olympus. My old ones have superior battery life but not this one. It's batteries need a recharge after 35 images, max, although I don't use the large viewer and turn off the anti-shake. Then I have to charge them 2 or 3 times to get them to work. I was using Sony and Energizer 2500Mah with poor results, so The company accepted it back as flawed. The replacement is the same. I then ordered the Olympus charger and batteries recommended for this camera, and they are no better. What's funny is, my daughters Canon Supershot (same Mpix, anti-shake, large videos) worked fine on my "spent" batteries.A lot of "noise" is evident in images taken in low light. The high ISO which is supposed to help in low light, actually makes it worse.All my Olympus cameras are well made and easy to use, though the internal battery died in one after 3 years, so I have to redo my settings every time I change the battery. There are better cameras out there. I wish I'd gotten something else.
I'm not sure what the difference is between this item an another antenna adaptor that cost a few bucks more. But this one did the job and seemed very well made. If you going to put an aftermarket deck in your GM vehicle you'll need an adaptor for the antenna and this one is good.
He needed ear phones he can travel with and he researched these. Amazon had a good deal, so we got them. they have lasted longer than any ear bud headphone set he's had...he's gone thought about 8 this year. :O
Sirve para lo que esta hecho. Muy practico para limpiar y quitar el polvo, Es economico y llego en tiempo y forma.
The first one I received was inoperable. I reported this issue and returned the product. The second one that I received works as expected.
Garmin unit works great and does exactly what I need. Great product very easy to install and easy to use.
Use this product on my motorcycle. Connects to the battery supply and autocom. Crystal clear voice reception.
I bought these for my 3 year old. They fit perfectly and allowed him to watch movies and listen to music while we traveled overseas. It made traveling easier because he was occupied. The fit was great because they stayed on and he could hear better with these than with larger pairs we tried.
When I first heard of this offer, I became a big skeptic. However, I put my initial feelings aside and decided to try this offer. After a few simple steps I had a BRAND NEW IPOD delivered right to my door. This site is legitimate and really works!!! Try it for yourself if you don't believe me(...)
I have used this camera a lot. I am a retired photojournalist and had to give back all my company equiptment when I left. This really filled my needs.
If you are a Mac user and considerring the purchase of this product, save yourself the trouble and DON'T. I am a web / graphic designer and had a project that involved my needing to burn an interactive Flash project to CD. I didn't want to spend a tremendous amount of money on a CD burner, so purchased this one with intentions of burning my project to CD, and then using the burner to create personalized audio CDs out of my growing mp3 collection. It wasn't that easy...Upon first installing the burner, I found I was required to upgrade my entire operating system to 9.1 in order to run the burner... no big deal, I needed to do that anyway. So I did. After that I installed the burner and proceeded to burn my CD projects as needed. However once I began trying to burn my AIFF / WAV files to make audio CDs... all hell broke loose.The first three CDs burned fine. From that point I have ruined 11 CDs. I have been on the phone with IOMega tech support as many times. I have done everything they say from reinstalling the burner and software to upgrading the Toast software from "4.1" to "4.1.2" to "5.0 Titanium" to "5.1 Titanium". I even received tech support as ... as "I should try a different brand of rewritable CDs". I keep having the same problems along with new ones that continue to pop up. Today I finally gave up and am returning the burner under warranty first thing in the morning. I'm going to get a FireWire drive this time.There is no reason that anyone should buy a product this expensive and have to do so much extra in order to make it operate properly. To make my long story short, DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT!! (atleast if you are a Mac user like me...)
I like the fact that Canon uses a 5-cartridge system: cyan, yellow and magenta, with two blacks--one smaller tank that seems to supply the black in full-color printing, and these larger tanks that supply the color in primarily black&white; and grayscale printing. Compared with other inkjet printers I've owned, that leaves a fairly long time between ink cartridge changes. And Canon ink isn't all that expensive. Canon charges a fair price on the printer and a fair price on the ink, unlike some of its competitors that give away printers and charge a small fortune on ink.So why 4 stars? Well, it's still kind of expensive (they still know they have a monopoly--fill-it-yourself and store brands are not an option; they look horrible--and the price probably could come a little lower). And although Canon inks tend to be fairly priced compared with others and last a long time, lasting a little longer would be nice. But overall, very nice--2 of these 2-packs last me about a year.
This is a great laptop. I'm not the biggest expert on computers, so I had someone at circuit city help me out in finding a good laptop at an affordable price, and he recommended me to buy this one. So far so good, I've had no regrets. It has a lot of great features, and I got it for a very decent price.Pros: Nice Screen, Good Sound, Great Processor, Good Speed, Lightscribe, Windows XP Media Edition.Cons: Battery Life, A little on the heavy side. (Although it's not such a big problem for me.)Overall: Very reliable laptop, which I recommend.
I have a bunch of old computers that I use and I only have space for one set of keyboard, monitor and mouse. This unit works with the old PS2 systems. I especially liked the fact that all cables needed were included. For many other switches you have to buy cables separately. I have had no problem switching with either the button on the unit, or the "hot key" sequence. Some reviewers have mentioned the loud chirp, but it is not a problem for me.
Best Working mouse I've ever used. And it's wireless. I use it on a desktop, and I'll be buying a few more for my other computers.
I brought this product for my mom on christmas coming from differnt generations of sony WEGA's and Sony Trinitron with surround systems it was a surprise to me that being a high tech product it doesnt come with features that other tv sets do have, like picture in picture. but still it's worth the price.Israel H. MontillaSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
I think this is a excellent camera bag! You can take it just about anywhere. The pads in the middle help reduce shock (Alot). The front pocket can store any little item from a piece of gum to a cord needed for your camera. The top flap can be used as a rain protecter (so you don't ruin your camera). You can carry it on your shoulder, with your hands or on your belt. This is GREAT!!!
I wanted to veiw each slide before making copies this product was ideal for the task.
This is really nice product and it does it's job really well.I would highly recommend this product for all nikon camera
We bought this antenna because we did not want to pay for cable (we pretty much just watch the basic channels anyway). It has proven to be a reliable and convenient solution for all of our needs.
the dvd was in the condition written in the description. sleek, thin design is nice and the controls are simple
This is a great tripod for a point and shoot. It makes a great stocking stuffer. What I like about it is how flexible the legs are, so you don't have to be on a level surface to get the shot you want. It's small, so it will fit in any camera bag, no problem. Mine has lasted several trips over three years, and it works as well as day 1.
I thought this was a great player -- PAL, all sorts of media formats, etc.-- until it died after a little more than one year with a blinking red power light.
Contrary to what others have written, this mike works perfectly with Win 7 with no drivers and no problems. I use it with Dragon voice recognition software and with Rosetts Stone.
This is a cable, how much more can you say? I ordered this so I could have a single cable for s-video and audio. It makes my wiring much cleaner. Of course, I will only use this until I rid myself of the remaining video tapes.
This case is way toooo big for the Sony DSC-N2 camera. What were they thinking? I can fit three cameras into the case!
It works fine in my printer. It was a good value.The product arrive earlier than promised. I will order again for my future needs.
Works great. Easy to load and update my old Palm software. Compact, light weight.
Very solid and sturdy, but not very portable. I should have gotten a shorter clapsed length stand since Id o most of my shot in the field. But I picked it because i feel safe when it is holding up myCowboystudio 400 Watt Monolight, Studioand probably twice the weight of that. I go this at my local camera shop and the model is identical to theWestcott Pro 13' Air Cushioned Lightstand with 5/8 Mounting Stud, 4 Sections with 3 Risers, Black Anodized.so why pay more.When collapse it is about 44", not may bag can carry this except for snowboarding bag which I use. Each legs is 30" long so when you spread it out then you have a very wide base which makes it very stable. I like the air cushion feel, it might be slower, but your light don't crash down if you don't have a firm grip when taking it down.
the basis of this product, doesn't match with the slot of the camera, it is rounded and the camera's slot is blocked. my video camera model is dcrhac/42; so I have make it to match, because if I sent it back will be more cost. for me. But it works with the camera and takes beatyful photos.
Plugged it in, both, to 110 volts and to the USB port on my PC. It will not connect my scanner or my Altec Lansing Speakers even after reloading my USB driver.
As advertised this would be the greatest portable player for use in the gym..small, lightweight, decent size memory of 2 GB, can be used with Rhapsody service, FM radio..I bought this player about 4 months ago to use with my Rhapsody subscription, easy to use, very lightweight however the software updater never worked correctly, every time I plugged it in to USB port on my pc the software would tell me there was an update and it always failed to install. I contacted Sansa and they insisted I re-install software however that never worked after a few tries. I eventually just uninstalled the software for good..was a $20 player..why bother with the updates? I'd probably buy a new player in a year or so anyway. The player worked as I intended and I was satisfied to that point...player is flimsy and short battery life but worked as advertised (less the updates)Now one of the buttons to skip to next song does not work and I cannot get in touch with Sansa, my online account I created when registering the player seems to have been deleted. I really don't think it's worth the bother any longer and I will buy another player however it will *NOT* be a Sansa.
I work at home everyday so this is very ideal, I tried a different headset (TCH) that I would have to replace every 3 months or so, so I guess we will see about this one. Although I am very happy with sound quality I do think a mute mechanism should be on the product.
Graphics tablets are excellent tools for use with programs like Photoshop, and the Graphire tablet is pretty much universally recognized as an excellent value. It does, however, take some getting used to. The function is significantly different from a mouse, and a first time user may find it very awkward. Most new users should probably be ready to spend some time getting a feel for the tool and learning how to use it.
Wonderfully compact and easy to use despite its size. I especially like the 'hold' button that will prevent inadvertant power on or off (or other button presses) when the unit is in a pocket. I use it skiing and in the car via a transmitter to the car radio. Sound quality is excellent. Add a couple 128M SmartMedia cards and you've got over 100 songs in an incredibly light package.Drawback is the software, as others have mentioned. I had no problem on a W2000 laptop and desktop getting the drivers and software installed. Had to change the screen resolution on my laptop to get it to display correctly. Otherwise, the software is very simple, no frills. It tends to load the songs onto the unit in alphabetical order, if doing more than one at a time. But with a little prep work in windows (like adding a prefix track #) this can be overcome. No way to rearrange songs once they're on the unit. The hardware is so good that I can overlook these inconveniences.
I purchased this item in February 09 for use in the construction of a 35mm DOF adapter for my HV30. I can confirm that it does fit on the Canon EOS extension tubes (with 60mm threading). It is, of course, well constructed. To address shipping speed; I received the item within a couple days after ordering.
I like using this headset/microphone to converse online with overseas friends or local ones as well.I highly recommend this product!
My Dell desktop cd-drive stopped working and I needed to install Turbotax. I ordered the Targus based upon mostly positive reviews and the fact it didnt need a power cord.I received the drive in 2 days from Amazon, and from the time I opened the Targus box, I was installing turbotax in less than 60 seconds! The product works as advertised with no hassles at all. Strongly recommend.
The quality of this product is very high and it perfectly matched the Canon EOS Rebel XT. The action of the shutter button feels looser than the button on the camera, but it's easy to get used to. The Av button, AE button, and AF point buttons all work flawlessly. I would highly recommend getting this over the more expensive Canon batter grip.
I have had my Logitch OPtical Mouse USB for about a month now and I am very pleased with it. My old one had gotten so unstable and jerky, that it took me awhile to get used to one that actually went where I wanted it. It has a nice shape and does well all the basic mouse functions. It also came with a PS2 adapter in case anyone needed that on a desktop computer.
I consider myself very tech-savy, but I've always hated printers. Well, this was the first PHOTO printer I've purchased, and I'm more than happy. I did all the research and homework and this was hands down the winner based on the data out there.My experience has been awesome. I am kind of a skeptic when I read all the data, but this printer really has exceeded my expectations. Easy to install and print pictures. And I'm really impressed at the quality!You won't be disappointed. If you are, there's currently nothing on the market in this price range to make you happy!
Although not the best on the market. The best choice for your dollar. Comfortable fit that sits just off your ears. Acceptable audio and sound quality. Very attractive price.
Like the other reviewer I purchased this at Costco the BMX5 model. I didn't clean it every time but very often or it would jam the motor. It is deafeningly loud. Very unnerving. The one nice thing about it was the cup settings were perfect for 2 tablespoons per 6 oz. cup. But it didn't matter because it died after 3 months and now I have learned that it didn't make the best quality tasting grind either. I've tried two other brands since. Buy anything other than this.
After one season still going strong. Expect many years out of this speaker. Good deep bass as expected. Easy intall.
The product failed completely less than a week after purchase. Glad I bought it from Amazon as they honored a refund with no problem. Very cheap item.
What an incredible camera! Incredible resolution for printing, compact enough to fit in your front pocket, and even has video for spur of the moment situations. Manual mode, automatic mode, things just don't get much sweeter. I would recommend getting batteries and memory on ebay for a great deal. This is the best camera in its class.
The box it comes in is spectacularly embossed with a 3D representation of the remote yet it is illogical and frustrating when asked to perform its purpose in life (to open).... a sign, alas, of things to come.I have rarely been so disappointed with a purchase, particularly from Logitech; a company I always held in high regard from previous experience. To charge such a high price for a product which is not really usable in any practical sense, and then provide third-rate customer service is unforgivable.The good points are the overall concept, the cool way it turns on when you pick it up, and the touch-screen interface.The negatives start with the software which insists on only operating each time after a secure sign-in (god forbid, after all, that some high tech criminal conglomerate will gain illegitimate access to my TV remote settings) and will only work properly in one specific screen resolution.Once set up the remote has a very narrow field of aim. This is a major issue as you press one button to activate all devices and, to be blunt, if any device is more than 18 inches from another the remote is next to useless.If your TV (or other device) scrolls through inputs rather than has a button assigned to each do not purchase this remote as it will drive you nuts. It fails to find the correct channel on my Sony LCD TV about 70% of the time.The help menu is cumbersome. When my Sony TV fails to go to the correct channel I have to answer every time the same 11, yes 11, yes-no questions to fix the issue. Even on the rare occasions it gets everything right you have to answer two questions before you can start using the remote. Surely it could be programmed to learn which are the most likely issues and ask questions relating to them first.Some devices, for example my cable company's DVR, have important buttons missing from the remote's main screen. For example if I want to erase a recording it needs to be confirmed by pressing a button marked `A' on the original remote... to access this single button on the Harmony requires a complex sequence of 6 button presses.There is no specific support of surround sound devices so do not purchase this remote expecting to control them. I consider this a major omission as most folks who would spend this much on a remote have probably purchased surround sound.I emailed customer service (the contact method they prefer) and after 10 days received a response which was clearly automated and did not even attempt to cover my specific issues.
I purchased this frame for my parents' 40th wedding anniversary. I bought an SD card separately and loaded it with old family photos. My parents absolutely love it! And SD cards are easy to come by, so they can make separate interchangeable "albums" for their frame. The frame itself is well made and has an easel back that you can use either horizontally or vertically. I love that it automatically goes into slideshow mode when plugged in... no "figuring it out" for my parents. I did notice that there is no power switch... To turn it off you must unplug it. That wasn't a problem for us, though. There was also no brightness control, but the screen was quite large for a digital frame. Seemed a fair trade off. The frame came with a software download, but I used my own photo editing software. It worked out well. I would suggest making your photos a little darker to correct the super bright back lit screen. All in all a very good product for the price. If you want a large screened easy to use product this is perfect. (I also own a different frame by Smartparts and it is awesome as well. Good brand.)Smartparts SPDPF70EW 7-Inch Wood Digital Picture Frame
I recently purchased the f-20 after having a good experience with a previous camera. I had a problem with the pc adapter cable and called the fuji service center for a replacement. I am amazed at the unprofessional response. After sending in the bad part I'm still waiting after 12 days and several calls to resolve such a simple issue. So beware, Fuji cameras are good, but my experience with their service has been awful.
I am very impressed with the Linksys-Cisco WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router. I am no networking guru, yet I was able to set this router up in a pretty straightforward manner, with almost none of the complications I expected. I used to enjoy experimenting with networks when I was younger, so its nice to know I have the options this router allows, but to tell you the truth, I'm so satisfied with what came in the box that I probably won't be changing it any time soon -- in fact I bought another for my parents, who were having a terrible time with the wireless router they rented from their ISP (They are very happy with this router as well.)The signal is strong enough to pick up a hundred feet away, through at least one wall. The encryption package offers several options, including WPA 2. I have had one failure that occurred while I was setting the router up, all I had to do was unplug it for ten seconds to reset, and it has worked perfectly ever since. The directions are very good, clearly written and comprehensive (including security precautions.)The last thing I love about this router is the additional options allowed by the ethernet ports on the back -- all the old computers (including an Apple IIe) came out of the garage and are now connected to the internet, and to each other. This is a fabulous product right out of the box, I can't imagine what can be done with it by people who really know what they are doing. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
I bought 3 binoculars as X'mas gifts this year. Each has almost the same price tags from Nikon, Olympus and Canon. I tried them on to compare before I gave them away. And without a doubt, these Canon came away a winnner from the other two. The sight is cleaner and brighter. Not taking away from the other two, they are also clear and bright. But when compared with Canon, these one blew them away. And to think this is the cheapest of the lot.
Great feature set, with lots of expansion headroom. Ready for next gen Intel CPUs. Four DDR2 slots, and when you're ready to upgrade to DDR3 memory, this has two slots. Lots of USB. Onboard audio is good. Good performer.Linux users: The onboard LAN and RAID (this is software RAID, not hardware RAID) are fine for Windows (Intel provides the chipset's (ICH9R) drivers), but if you're using Linux, disable RAID in the BIOS settings and stick with Linux software RAID--Intel does not provide the chipset (RAID/SATA) drivers for Linux, nor does Gigabyte. For networking, I always install good quality Ethernet cards and avoid the integrated LAN.
I bought this enclosure specifically to plug in a new hard drive to directly clone my old drive to the new drive, and it worked perfectly. I now use it to store my old drive as an operational external hard drive. I'm impressed for only $5.
These are excellent speakers, they sound great!better than my old standard high quality black harmon/kardon with out bass speaker system sounded!These are great speakers, without a doubt.Love em.Never dissed them.And is great quality for any apllication on your computer.I reccomend then for anyone who has a computer or stereo or electronic that will fit with these speakers.*:)
I recently purchased this power adapter for a long trip spanning Europe, Middle East and South Asia and it was superb! All I had to do was plug it and voila! I also left it on for a few days at a time and nothing happened or burned out like other previous adapters I owned. However, due to its price I wouldnt recommend it for those who don't travel alot or are not worried about the weight issue. If you're into travelling alot with your laptop then this is a great investment.
Product works as advertised. The hardest part is addressing its default IP which isn't necessarily on your router's subnet and isn't documented very well. Once that is overcome, everything works great.
Horrible battery life, breaks on me once every few months. Really nothing special about the extra features. You can upload pictures on it to view them on the 1.5" screen. Whoop-dee-doo.Do yourself a favor and pass on this one...
My remote is two years old. I paid over $150 for that remote and I expected it to last more than 2 years. I may be naive - but if I had known it only had a 2 year life I would have passed. First the zero key went out. The eight key only works 1/2 the time (and you have to push it down really hard). And today I was disgusted to find that the fast forward key is not working. If I had it to do over I would NEVER NEVER NEVER purchase this product again. Save yourself the aggravation and avoid this product.The remote will not charge in the cradle unless you put a weight on it to help force it to make the connection.I also want to add that this remote has never been dropped - never gotten wet - there is no reason for it to be falling apart.Overall I regret this purchase and I am posting this review to help others avoid wasting their hard earned cash.
We were moving overseas and needed an expensive multiregion DVD player. This certainly fit the bill. You can tell that it is somewhat cheaply made--for example, the tray that you put the disk on seems like it could easily break. We've only had it for a few months (though it has gotten quite a bit of use) but so far it is preforming well and we have not had any problems.
Because I use it so much, I needed another. It's the only way I can receive the local PBS stations, which have such weak signals.
These low cost cable assemblies work great. I cannot believe what the local electronics stores charge for their cables. I use one to connect by BluRay player to my 52" 120 MHz 1080p TV, and the other connects my cable box. Absolutely flawless picture.Delivery of the produce also was very timely.
The Angry Black Woman's Guide is not a good book. Period. I wouldn't even call it a book. Ok, its referred to as a "guide," but it's not that either. I thought it would have some really helpful, thoughtful tips along with the humor, but it doesn't. I purchased this because I try to support fellow African American female writers, but this book really is a piece of junk/fluff. It is stuff a sixth grader could put together. There is no real intellectual value to it, it is clich&eacute;d, so it's really not funny; punctuation issues abound, it's overly stereotypical, and I want to know what its purpose is. It seems like three women were given the go-ahead to write a book on whatever they wanted, and they chose this clownish, easy, completely unchallenging topic. The only good thing about the book is the cover art. I am really disappointed because I respect Denene Millner as a writer/journalist and have followed Angela Burt-Murray's work at Essence and at Teen People. I am not really familiar with Mitzi Miller's work outside of her small bits at the now defunct Honey magazine. This book just has no value, I really wish I knew what's its purpose was.
The compact size, quaility of output and the flexibility of this camera are some of it's finest attributes. I was pleased and impressed with theis camera. The battery life is better than I had anticipated, mostly due to using the view finder and the Flash Path adaptor. On the down side, it takes a while to get comfortable with the menues and controls. Audio for the full motion video would be a welcome addition. A flash path adaptor is a very good addition as well as a 16 mb card. Overall I am very pleased.
Setup was easy, pretty much plug and play. I ended up returing these for these for the Netgear AV powerline models, as they were unable to stream HD video, and when connected to the same outlets, the netgear units got a higher speed. so if u just need a network connection/transfer files, internet, etc, these will work,and u really cant beat the price, but for more bandwitdth, look elswhere (5ghz N, or ethernet)
I just got it today and I was really excited to use it cause I just got a laptop for college, but I wanted all my old songs and pictures and some old documents from my desktop on my new laptop. So I followed the directions (and it was super easy) and now all my files are on my new laptop! I'm sooo excited and super happy with this product, best 12 bucks I've ever spent I think. I LOVE IT!
from the moment i got this product i have been very pleased with the way it works and also the customer service i raceved when i had a problem with the first one. you guys at amazon were very helpfull and acomadating. i recamend your site to everyone.thanks.
POSITIVE-PRICE-SOUND-QUALITY-SONY :)-WINDING CASE (VERY GOOD IDEA) ;)NEGATIVE-SHORT CABLE LENGTH.-ONLY ONE PAIR OF THE SOFT LITTLE BLACK PILLOWS FOR THE EARPHONES.-VERY BIG EARPHONES, SOME PEOPLE MIGHT GET THEM LOOSE AFTER TALKING OR WALKING.-SOME PEOPLE HAVEN'T BOUGHT THEM YET, AND THEY ARE STILL READING THIS ARRRGG!!.
igot his as a xmas present in december 2003 my parents said they chose it because out of the others they had at the store it had very good sound and a nice picture and with a price tag of about 200 bucks they thought it was a great product WRONG! it worked very well for about 1 week then the remote stopped working i tried replacing the battery but it still didnt work so i sent it back and got a new one it worked for about 4-5 months then the hinge broke i called customer service and the said they would call back in 48 hours but they never did so luckily my dad finnaly succseeded in fixing it but it to always stay at a 90 degree angle basicly losing the functionality of it being "portable" about five months the screen wouldnt turn on (It had never been dropped or bannged or stepped on) so today it still doesent work i am very angry at whatever chinese company made it (dont be fooled by the polaroid name it wasnt made by them) because that was all i got. dont buy this it is a HUGE LEMON.
this 50 ft cable gives me a great picture when connecting my xbox360 to my digital projector through a pelican system selector. a seriously amazing deal. monster cables are a rip-off.
I was expecting to buy a cleaning system that has at least a liquid solution, and of course those fancy ones with a machine that rotates the discs! But ended up trying this out because of it's cheap price and it's "FastWipe" title, but still a bit skeptical without any wet solution.I am pleasantly surprised that the dry fabric actually removed finger print and dusts rather easily with push of a thumb from center of the disc outward. The discs are cleaned within a matter of 15 to 20 seconds for a thorough job. I find myself having fun wiping the entire collection of CDs, DVDs, and blu-ray discs.
I have never even used a digital camera before I bought this one and started using it. It is very friendly. The pictures are great and the software is usefull but redundent if you have a picture program in your computer. This is a very flexible camera. A real good buy.
This book is a great book to learn some of the basics but don't expect to be an elite hacker after reading this book, this had good resources and I would recommend this book to some of the newbies.
I have owned a 670U (previous designation for this scanner) for 5 months and find it does everything it is supposed to do, and does it well. Color and sharpness are great. It makes very good copies. The included software is easy to use. I am happy!
Have only had this printer for about a month now, but I am well pleased with it. Relatively easy to set up. Had the wireless option, which I like very much, since I use a laptop. Prints really fast and very clear, interested in seeing how many copies I can get before needs toner.
All things considered, this dvd player does the job. I purchased this unit for the kid's room and it has survived the past 8 months.
This privacy filter is doing its job, but there are some pros and cons.Biggest cons:- Glossy - depending on surrounding light it might be not possible to work with filter on- Darkening display - transparency could be better, your screen is much darker with the filterI got it for fair price I think, so it was a good value. Viewing angle is 90 degree, so passing by persons can look in your screen anyway. It works very well if person is sitting next to you - screen is black.
Checked reviews everywhere but noone seems to mention some VITAL details. Here is the details from Colby Electronics Corporation on this DP-769* 7" Widescreen TFT LCD @ 480 x 234 &lt;-- Resolution NOONE has* File Format Support: Photo - JPG, Audio - MP3/WMA, Video - MPG/AVI/XviD* AV Output for use with Home Theater Systems* Removable Memory Support: SD, MMC, MS, xD, CF, Full-Size USB (Host)* Integrated Stereo Speakers* Wall Mountable Design with Detachable Stand* Unit Dimensions: 10.25" x 8.75" x 2.24" (WHD)SPECIFICATIONS:* Display Type: 7" Widescreen TFT LCD @ 480 x 234* Contrast Ratio: 300:1* Brightness: 250 cd/m2* AV Output: Composite Video, 3.5mm Headphone / RCA Stereo Audio, Integrated Stereo Speakers* Power: 100-240V UL AC AdapterACCESSORIES INCLUDED:100-240V AC Adapter & Detachable Stand & Remote Control & Two Interchangeable Acrylic Frames
I purchased this in an attempt to increase the range of my laptop wireless range in and around my home. It has greatly improved my laptop's sensitivity to wireless signals when compared to the factory installed Agere adapter. Highly recommended.
I bought this to clean my LCD monitor because fingerprints highly annoy me, but I use it to clean and dust everything around because it does such a great job dry without cleaners or anything and so it takes just a few seconds. Cleans lenses, monitors, surfaces, etc. with no scratches. It really holds on to dust and dirt. Wash it every once in a while, especially if you clean up particularly abrasive dust for some reason. Shaking it out outside works fairly well for regular dust, too, and lets you know how effective the thing is.
This drive was easy to install and did work great when it was new, but after about 1 year having it, it wouldn't eject CDs unless I held the door on the front open for it. This drive has also made many faulty CDs which didn't work and were wasted. After 2 years of having it just broke down all together. When I turn on the computer it makes all sorts of wierd sounds and the lights flash randomly and everything. Luckily I was thinking of buying a faster DVD/CD-RW Combo drive anyway. I wouldn't reccomend it for any longer term use or for anyone who expects dependability from it.
Purchased this item in combination with wiring harness and faceplate adapter kits (sold separately). Works as advertised -- a little snug when connecting to the existing antenna connector but did connect after applying a bit of pressure to snap together. Does not look like the photo shown -- it's actually a wire about 6-8 inches long with standard connector on one side and adapter female connector for antenna on the other end.
I looked at this camera the Panasonic hvx200, the sonys, the jvc 200, and even Canon's bigger brother the X1. I found this one to have fantastic reviews on DVinfo.net, a great video forum. My concerns about 24f vs 24p were addressed to my satisfaction- there really isn't a difference. I like tape vs the HVX's expensive storage solutions. One concern I had was, will it look like a pro camera? That is important in some situations where your equipment gives you added credibilty with clients and talent.As soon as I opened the box I was in love! This is a really substantial camera. Especially with the opt wide angle from Canon and the matte box provided, this does not look like your mama's camcorder.I really like the manual controls, so that you don't have to go thru menus to change parameters. The layout of everything is great. I really like the dual on/off and zoom controls- top of handle plus rear right side. Holding the handle for low or medium height shots is very, very comfortable and the controls are perfectly positioned.Only down side- and it is incidental. The matte box is a bit flimsy- lightweight plastic. That helps with weight, but I worry about breaking it. Some may say that HDV codec is not as good as DVCpro, but my eye does not see it. The colors are magnificent and it blows away many other cams in low-light.If you are looking for point and shoot, this is not your baby, but if you want a pro quality camera for a really great price- this is it!
This larger battery stores a lot more energy than the small one that came with my Panasonic PV-GS50. On the downside, it protrudes way past the viewfinder making the camera quite a bit larger, but that is to be expected. I also like the resulting change in balance that this battery causes - the camera becomes more back-heavy.
Cyberpower phone saver worked like a charm when the power went out, even has a light on top so we could find other flashlights. It kept our cordless phone working so we could call the power company for repair.
This is my favorite canon flashed I've ever used. Great quality and a must have for any even shooter. Perfect for weddings parties and anything indoors. I use it on my 5dmark2 but recommend getting a diffuser or two to bounce it around
Que les puedo decir de este excelente dispositivo que ya no hayan dicho, lo recomiendo 100%.
This is the pair to get hands down if you have a 200 square foot room or so. It has nice acoustics and a smooth balance across the range. I like the crisp sound with a snappy bass effect. Good highs and excellent lows for this size speaker. I highly recommend it.
Works really well. Sound quality excellant. Can't beat it for the price.Would highly recommend if you need a replacement Wireless FM Transmitter.
This router was so easy to set up! I have AT&T; DSL and I just read the quick setup guide and in minutes I was online. Setting up the wireless was easy too. Was able to use my old SSID and password so I didn't need to change anything on my other computers.It does run a little warmer that the 2WIRE modem I had before but it works so much better and I noticed a speed increase too. I do have it placed vertically so it should get more than enough ventilation.After using it for a couple days though it seems to run cooler now. Even after hours of downloading!All in all a great purchase!
I'm writing this because I had most people's problem. It just wouldn't work. I followed the advise and updated the firmware and it did the trick, I just went to my computer's online support website and downloaded it. I'm putting 2 stars because of all the trouble I went through. I think this, being apparently such a common problem, should be at the very least mentioned somewhere in the product, so people don't have to do a whole research trying to figure out what's wrong.
I needed a single speaker headset to be able to listen to other people in the room as well as those talking to me on my computer.I plugged it into a USB converter plug and it works well..
I bought this to replace the cassette adapter I was using to listen to my ipod in the car and am pleased with the performance. I used an analog version of this item years ago and was not happy at all because the tuning would slide in and out but this tuning is locked in digitally. This item provides much better sound quality over the cassette and is easy to use. There is a very slight buzz or hum but it's not very noticeable and am fine with it. The only way to get better sound it to pay $200-300 to get my car wired to take an audio jack and I'm satisifed with this solution.
This is a quality product that holds quite a bit of stuff. I have two camera bodies, four lenses, and two flash units in mine. It is very padded and offers a lot of protection. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a backpack case at a reasonable price.
Good size for a desk extension but doesn't stay upright very well. Very light, so moves around easily and doesn't stay in place.
I have my washer & dryer connected to this surge, both are functioning well and my appliances are now protected.
I own this TV and it has all the features of a Sony latest models with the exception of WOW sound and PIP. With the price difference of this TV with the latest model you can buy a good music system. The quality of the picture is good. I hope this helps.
The flash is not working the best for me. Is it me? Maybe. But took it to camera shop and they told me never by an off brand for a name brand camera. You get what you pay for.
I've had these earphones less than 5 months and I had to return them today. The clip snapped off about a month ago, and then a few days ago the earphone cable-cover slipped out of the plug housing, exposing the raw wires.Oh, and another real annoyance -- though not one that would've made me return them -- was that the buds don't attach firmly to their mounts, so after a while, when I'd pull the earphones out of my ears, one or the other of the buds would remain jammed in an ear. I had to keep a pair of tweezers in my locker, in case this happened while I was at the gym.I bought the equivalent pair of Etymotic's 5-6 years ago, and they were MUCH better quality back then. (None of the three problems I described occurred, they're obviously not making them as well as they used to.)
I received my ipod for Christmas. Like many, I was overjoyed, I couldn't wait to open the package and see the little player waiting for me to add countless songs onto it. I had been reading several reviews with many "displeased" people, none-the-less, I was excited to finally have one.The first thing I did as soon as I opened it was read the manual. Honestly, the manual was not very user-friendly. I found it very vague and ended up figuring out a lot of the things on my own. That is one of the main reasons for a four star rating.I then hooked it up to charge for about an hour until it had fully charges.Then, I took the USB connecter and hooked it up to the computer. I then inserted the provided itunes software and began installation. Probably one of the greatest improvements was that once it "found" my ipod on the computer, it automatically connected with apple and formatted my ipod with the latest software updates to ensure none of the listed problems: freezing, crackling sounds, etc, would happen on my ipod. After updates I disconnected my ipod from the computer and set it aside.Once the software was installed, this is where the frustration set in. My songs were loaded and by clicking the checked boxes I was able to pick which songs would transfer to my ipod when I connected it to the computer once again.I finally had chosen a few songs. I then highlighted them all using shift and control and clicking the ones I had chosen then I right clicked and converted the files to AAC format. The reason I did this was because this file format is the best format for the ipod and provides, in my opinion, the best sound for the ipod. After about 5 minutes all of the songs had been converted. I then closed out of the program, and hooked my ipod up. Once my ipod was hooked up, the itunes software re-started immediately and updated my ipod with all selected songs that had a check in the box column. Within 3-4 minutes all songs had been transferred to my ipod.The above paragraph sounded easy, but it took about 5 attempts before I was actually successful.There is, however, yet another downfall to this program. If you have windows XP, you have multiple log-in options. If another user is logged on when you are also logged on, the itunes software will not update to your ipod. I have tried several options in the "edit-preferences" section of itunes, but have been unsuccessful at updating my ipod while another user is logged on.Now, in addressing other issues such as battery life; personally, the battery life is fine with me. I would however suggest that one of the first, and best things you can do for your ipod, is let it charge for about an hour or until the ipod says that it is fully charged. This ensures optimum battery power. I have gone about 7 1/2 hours with my ipod as well as backlight on, before the battery is drained.Also, the ear buds provided with the ipod are "ok". The sound in them is great, I have not really messed with the optional EQ settings that come with the ipod, but the normal sound is in itself good quality. The only problem I have is getting them to stay in my ear, thus I end up using my inner-ear headphones majority of the time, which provide the same quality of sound.Beside the few downfalls:* Vague Instruction Books* Complicated, at times, software* Incompatibility with windows XP when multiple users are logged on* Loose headphonesThe ipod is overall a great piece of software. But, as with any software there will be glitches, and soon something new and better will inevitably roll around, but at the moment this is in my opinion, one of the best mp3 players on the market. Sure, you are buying largely into a name, and into a "fad", but you won't regret it. Even my friend, who is anti-apple all-the-way, had little to hardly any bad things to say about the ipod.
absolutely love this thing. Get the extra battery (which subs into the cd rom port) for over 10 hours of battery life. I use it as my main computer, I don't even notice the 'small' screen. Has no screen distortion, nice resolution. I watch movies on it, play games (half life) on it, draw diagrams on it (with the additional mouse), and use wireless internet (true wireless: no internet cable AND no power cable) a lot. Really cute design, people are always impressed and asking where I got it.
this antenna gives me reception I haven't had in 25 years, It was easy to put together and install. I would recommend this product to anyone
First off, the joystick does everything it's supposed to. I have no complaints whatsoever about function.My only issue would be that after about 10-15 minutes, my wrist starts to cramp up. If I want to use all of the buttons (always :) ) then I keep it centered in front of me, but that means I have to hold my wrist at an angle. If I put the joystick a little to my right (and my wrist straight) then I have to reach across with my left hand. Either way it's not terrifically comfortably.That said, this hasn't discouraged me from using the joystick at all. I don't play enough for this to be a major concern. I won't replace it until it no longer works, then I'll look for something more ergonomic. Until then, I'll just take a breaks.
These are the best sounding headphones i've ever had. Noise cancelling is pretty good, and the bass is great.The only downfall is, the material that is used to make the cushions peels. And the volume piece has something wrong with it, when I turn the wheel my left ear goes out so I have to play with it? Other than that, I'm ordering a second pair!
This works great, it has three firewire ports so you don't have to constantly unplug your devices. You can transfer data from one computer to another at 400Mbs. Also works great with my digital video camera.
This headphones are really cool to use with your Ipod or MP3 player, also they have a volume control so they are very good, the only bad thing is that they didn't fit very well in you ears.
I used this recorder for 2 classes on the same day (approximately 2 hours long each) and it recorded ok. It picks up lots of background noise but you can still hear the instructor. When I tried to playback what I recorded the batteries flashed low and I had to buy new ones. I would not recommend this to anyone. The only benefit to this was that you don't need to buy/use microcassettes.
This ultra-compact engineering marvel has some cool features: MPEG capability and swivel lens that allows unobtrusive candids or even self-portraits.The high price would be more palatable if the flash had a red-eye reducing feature. Planning to photograph the family indoors in settings with low ambient light? Fuhgeddaboutit. Red eye appears more often than not.Other (less expensive )cameras I've used, such as the Olympus D-340R and Kodak DC260, offer nearly equivalent image quality and produce no serious red-eye problem. The difference? The non-Sonys include a pulsing red eye-reduction flash feature. The CyberShot does not.I thought seriously about returning this item after the first hundred flash photos. Sony owed me more for this much money.On the 'Plus' side, compact size and swivel lens allow unobtrusive candids from waist level. No one suspects you're about to photograph them! That helps produce more interesting shots than otherwise.No viewfinder, but it's not missed. Again, people are used to getting a visual cue before being photographed when the photographer draws camera to face.With the CyberShot at waist height, the photographer has the advantage. And as long as the viewfinder design prevails, it'll be easy to catch your subjects unaware of the pending 'Snap.'
Recently my 2+ yr old hp printer died and I purchased the hp940c.Installing the software took approximately 1 day. After spending over 1hr (my nickel)on the phone with hp (no)support (due to system error msg's caused by the installation), I hung up and determined the cause of the error msg's. I also have a problem with paper jams due to what appears to be a design flaw. I suggest hp quit focusing on the compaq/hp merger and get back to designing reliable printers. If not, you might just call yourselves UNEMPLOYED!
I have both Mac and a PC, so I needed a printer that talked to both easily. This printer was the answer. My office arrangement would have required running wires to connect both pcs so the wireless solution was just what I needed.The setup was a bit bumpy, but connecting a temporary network cable to the printer solved the problems and I was up an running wireless within an hour (which included unpacking the printer).The printer works great and is quiet.
After taking this out of the box, I realized there was no transformer for this charger. It is far too light. I tried it out at home (using 110V) and it seemed to work well so I packed it for my overseas trip.I just tried to use it in China (220V). The charger burned up and tripped the breaker in my hotel room. Luckily, my new Zen seems to have suffered no ill effects.I should have trusted my instincts and returned it immediately. I will shell out the $30 and buy the Creative branded product. For peace of mind, $15 is not that much more to pay.
I remenber when a Zenith nameplate meant well built,long lasting, and a solid value!! But-no more!! I bought the 52 inch version of this tv and have come to regret it every day!! It has some great features, but can't use them if the tv doesn't work!! (rgb input, front video inputs on left side, etc.)Bought tv on dec 26 2003-on dec 24 of 2004 it wouldn't come on! Power light flashes yellow for 25-35 seconds-then back to red!! Tried over and over and over!! Christmas eve-what can I do??? House full of realitives\kids-great!!Waited till house cleared out since I felt they would still honor the warrenty, with it being x-mas and all!! When I first got the tv, I inquired about a part and received a helpful reply from a teresa simmons-so I contacted her!! MISTAKE!!! RECEIVED A GODS GIFT TO THE WORLD REPLY STATING THAT WASN'T HER DEPT, AND TOLD TO CONTACT ANOTHE SITE!! SAME THING WITH THEM!!!PASS THE BUCK OVER AND OVER!! THEN SOME RUDE,UNPROFESSIONAL, LITTLE PUNK BOY CALLED WHO HAD TROUBLE PRONOUNCING MY E-MAIL ADDRESS, (6 LETTERS AND 4 NUMBERS WAS OVER HIS EDUCATION LEVEL) AND SAID TO CONTACT THIS # !! BUT-GUESS WHAT-SINCE I DIDN'T TRASH CHRISTMAS FOR MY WHOLE FAMILY, I'M STUCK WITH A $400 REPAIR BILL!!! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WITH PEOPLE LIKE TERESA SIMMONS IT'S OBVIOUS THAT THE ZENITH NAMEPLATE WILL SINK LOWER AND LOWER!! WARRENTY EXPIRED BY 2 OR 3 DAYS-TOO BAD-"IT'S NOT MY DEPT." RIGHT MISS SIMMONS????NEVER-EVER-BUY A ZENITH ITEM, IF YOU EXPECT ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE OR HOPE TO GET ANY TYPE OF QUALITY PRODUCT FOR YOUR MONEY BECAUSE IT'S NOT MY DEPT IS THE ONLY PHRASE THEY KNOW UNLESS THEY HAVE MR VOCABULARY CALL YOU TO GIVE YOU YET ANOTHER # TO CALL!!!!
This cover is great it fits and keeps my screen safe when the unit is rolling around my truck. However, it does suck that it didnt come with the unit. I mean someone gave me a case for my 100dollar sunglasses when I bought them, you'd think they could throw one cover in when you buy a 500dollar fishfinder. I would think it would save alot of trees and petrolium if they did'nt send the cover with 22 pounds of garbage paper and plastic. (Yes plastic is mainly a petrol product) So if I were HUMMINBIRD I would stick one of these in every depth finder box you sell and mark the unit price up a few bucks. I ain't no hippie but between the unit cover and the mount cover thats more garbage than the unit box. its stupid. how you derin?
I thought I did everything right since I read all of the reviews and this printer was so highly recommended. For the life of me, I cannot understand why they have made everything so complicated. When my HP was new, I could figure out how to do many functions without even reading the manuel. With this one, the manuel doesn't make sense half of the time. I spoke with a Canon technician yesterday for 1 1/2 hours trying to get my problem resolved. After having no luck, he told me to contact Roadrunner because the browser probably needed to be adjusted. This did not make any sense to me whatsoever, but I did call my internet server, and she was outraged. By the way, my main problem is that when I print a page, the main areas of color do not print at all. Very small bits of color do print, but larger borders or backgrounds come out white. She said that this had nothing to do with them. Now I am ready to pack this loser up and send it back. When it was delivered to my door, I noticed right away that it was poorly packaged so I am wondering if it could have been damaged in transit. The inside box, Canon Box, was in good shape though. Have any of you had this problem or do you have any suggestions? I'm ready to get my old HP back - it was so much easier to figure out. Thanks
This a good case for some, I was going to use it for a DSLR camera, it is to small for this use.
Bought this CD player brand new... it refuses to play any CDs, even brand new ones with not even the lightest scratch. It's an over-sensitive piece of junk... an overpriced doorstop. Spend more for a nice Panasonic or Sony, they at least know how to make these things.
This was the 5th or 6th pair of camcorder sunglasses I ordered from this site (the last couple had to be returned due to malfunction) and what a disappointment. Although I managed to record two short test videos of dubious quality, the device failed to record when I needed it to. After charging the device a second time, I found that I was unable to shut off the power and when I pressed the record button, nothing happened. I bought these in order to capture a front-seat roller coaster ride and the ride failed to record. After going to the expensive of flying from Philadelphia to Muskegon, Michigan to ride a roller coaster and then being unable to record a ride, I am disgusted. I just sent the Cobra digital spy camera sunglasses back and ordered a more expensive product which I hope will be an improvement. I might add that the instructions that came with the device, translated from Chinese, are in such small print that I found them almost impossible to read. As always, Amazon was very good about allowing me to return them and not to blame for anything, as they didn't manufacture the product.
Very good camera but...If you shake the camera, it rattles, the lens is not firmly mounted.The power botton is horriable. You can hit it with you finger working the camera and be turning it off in the middle of an operation.Highlights can easily be blown out.Focus in the dark are out of focus.jog wheel is over too far, and trigger bottom tripped over the front too much, instead of on top.Pixel per pixel, my 2 MP Canon S110 is by far sharper.Odd backround noise in movies.Most external flashes hit the pop up flash, making it no good.Lens hood will interfere with flash on 3 ft close ups.Can not come close to SLR optical manual focusing. This has manual by buttons. Not that great.Slow post views of images.LCD sticks out and I'm afraid will be the blunt of bumbs.Battery charger has cord. My Canon, has flip out AC plug.Have not used software yet.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Since most people only want the bad, that's what's above. I don't have the time to list all the good. I think this is the best 8MB to date. Bought for $789 I'm still learning about it too. Wanted the Nikon D70, but with lenses and flash, too much $.
I don't personally own this monitor, I have seen it, and it is an impressive monitor. The person who rated this monitor so poorly down there who said that .24 dpi is not acceptable obviously is missing some details, because I've always heard that the human eye doesn't distinguish between anything less than .25dpi....I have heard similar complaints about customer service from owner's of Sony monitors on other websites, so if by chance your monitor does have a problem, you may be without a monitor for a couple weeks while sony fixes it.....
Great camera bag. Fits my Digital Canon Rebel perfectly. It's small enough to throw in a backpack and still protect my camera. The strap also makes it handy to throw over your shoulder and take with you. Would recommend this bag to anyone who wants a small camera bag to take with them on the go.
I purchased this cool Hybrid TV tuner to use with my Ubuntu Gutsy Linux install on a Dell D505 laptop. Why Linux and not Windows XP? Well, the fact of the matter is this old dell is too slow to process the ATSC and locks up during most shows. I recommend a dual-core processor to do this properly (even on Linux).But, at least in Linux the video can be watched after MythTV records it a bit.The directions to setup both tvtime and mythtv can be googled neither is too complicated with Ubuntu Gutsy or Feisty.There are 2 TV standards to this tuner and ATSC digital over-the-air TV requires the IVTV firmware be compiled and installed on your system. The second is as simple as doing a modprobe saa7134 to activate the analog tuner.But, the simple part ends here... TVtime is required for analog plus a sox string to get sound. For the ATSC signal mythtv worked well. Like I said above, there is a delay before the video becomes stable, but at least it works much better than on windows xp on the same hardware.
I have owned too many headphones to count, and these are my favorite hands down. These weren't my favorite color, but I pawned them off on my husband since I am getting another pair. My ear canals are very small, so stock headphones don't fit my ears at all, and most gummy types end up sliding out as they puff up. These stay in when running, made it through 15 mos in Iraq, and are a must at the gym. LOVE 'EM!!!
Great printer for the price with super features.I used it recently to copy wallet-sized pictures and enlargen them - they still printed out in a high-quality resolution.Be sure to pick up the printer cartridges when you buy it as the ones they include are "trial" size and will not last long.
Do not buy this printer unless you really feel the need to waste money. If I could give it zero stars, I would. I have had this printer for less than a year. If any of the cartridges goes out it will not allow you to print at all. Tonight, I went out and bought replacement cartridges at the sum of $40. Came home and installed them. The printer will only tell me that there are no cartridges installed. Won't even let me use the cleaning utility. I recommend that you think twice before buying any Brother product.
I installed the speaker on my 2002 Jeep Wrangler to replace the blown sub. The speaker exceeded my expectations beacause it was so cheap. If you have a Jeep Wrangler that has a blown center console sub, I recommed this sub beset bag for the $.
This monitor gets 5 stars, but Amazon gets minus 5 stars for its care in shipping. UPS was in danger of a law suit. The package arrived looking like it had been hauled over the Rockies on a coal train. The box had apparently been ripped open and the top was folded together to keep it closed. Luckily nothing was missing and there were no signs of dings on the outside of the monitor. With some trepidation I plug it in and power up. Voila. Its beautiful! This monitor performs very very well and apparently is very rugged. I ordered it based on the below reviewers comments and because Amazon was offering free shipping. Kudos to the reviewer but caveat emptor when Amazon offers free shipping.
Item seems to be fine. Very compact so I could travel with this item if needed. It actually came with a travel bag. It also has a power adapter but it powers of the computer, so one less set of wires behind my desk. Great item.
Here is a list of Pros and Cons for the Nikon N65.Pros: Feature Filled, Small, Light-Weight, Cheap, A Worthy Introduction to Nikon's 35mm SLR System, fairly inexpensive, good quality images, 2.5 fps., depth-of-field preview, 3D Matrix metering, Nikkor-lens compatible, portability, ease-of-use, durability, User friendly, 5 programmed modes, fully automatic capabilities, manual operation, fast autofocus, interchangable lenses, metal lens mount point, multiple eyepieces, Solidly constructed, tons of smart features, built-in flash, professional grade.Cons: No metering with MF lenses, may be not enough for professional photographers, slow flash sync, no backlit LCD, Cannot manually set ISO, The G lens that comes with it is garbage, Read-eye reduction feature, waiting for parts if broken takes forever, no vertical grip, Manual settings require two hands, Pop up Flash throws shadows in wide angle pictures if using lens hood, Battery Meter, Steep learning curve for trickier options; can be confusing to operate.
I returned the dual interface iomega external hard drive for the triple interface after being recommeded b iomega support for mac users. Have spent the past 3 days with online customer support, trying to get the Dantz RetroExpress software to reconize the iomega external hard drive. Already changed the preference to reconizing external hard disk but proves to be fruitless. Anyone with similiar problem that have any suggestions on how to fix it? The only thing that has made me stick with this manufacture is because of great customer support. Since all hard drives are vulnerable to failure, its nice to know that your a click away from getting online customer support.
Hi,If you are considering to purchase this PB because of Amazon.com's recent (as of 6/29/04) free double-memory promotion. Be aware! This configuration of PB comes with two DIMM slots already filled with two 256MB modules, and there is no open slot left. So, even if you get another 512MB memory module for free, in order for you to add it, you will need to remove one of those pre-installed 256 MB modules. So, that means instead of having 1 GB memory that you are dreaming about, you will only be able to upgrade it to 768 MB, which is not bad. In fact, that is how much I have for my iMac at home running OS X 10.3 Panther. In the end, you will have an extra 256 MB module.Anyway, I just wanted to bring this to your attention.
This is a great low end machine. It has all the basic features that you would want, at a price that is AWESOME!
Now that I own one of these units I cannot reccomend them. While they operate fine the make a loud noise (like a field of crickets) all the time, whether on or off. This is very obnoxious. I have since read sever threads which indicate this is a common problem for this specific APC unit. I recommend you look elsewhere. I plan to return mine Monday!
I've been using this card in my Pentax 8MP camera for a month or so now and it seems to be working as well as my higher priced SanDisk Ultra II, so for the price, I'm very happy with my purchase.UPDATE: after 6 months and now in my 10MP Pentax A30, it's still working great. I take a lot of movies as well as still photos of my new grandson and I've never had a problem.
I used to worry about power surges and voltage spikes, but no more. I have a background in electronics, so I am very familiar with what happens when some motor kicks on.I've had one of these units for 5 or 6 years now and there have been zero problems. This unit stops all problems. (Didn't help my neighbors though). There is one caution: keep an eye on those led's. These units tell you if there is a problem, which is why we bought them in the first place.
...with one little flaw. This is a great tablet, and a perfect size. The feeling of the pen upon the tablet is much like a pen to paper, and the response of the cursor and brushes on the monitor is superior. I wish I had not waited so long to make the purchase. It would have enhanced many projects now completed. The only drawback is that upon awakening from sleep, the pen behaves like a mouse, with all pen functions not available. A handy driver preference utility allows me to then restart the driver with no further problems...until the next time the computer sleeps. A fix for just this sort of problem, posted on Wacom's web site, was followed to the letter -- not once but several times -- without success. (FYI: I am running Vista.) A new driver was also made available, and its installation -- also according to instructions -- did not correct the problem. Other than this frustrating -- although not all that time-consuming problem -- I am in love with this tablet!
its a nice product but i dont think its suitable for key because the paint chips easily.......great but my only regret is putting it on keys .
I ordered the speakers with super saver shipping and was surprised to find them on my doorstep the next day. We hooked them up to our Sony receiver and they have more power and clarity then the 36" older speakers. Gotta love Amazon, saved me $100 over Circuit City.
First of all, map and firmware updates ARE available via the Magellan website - other reviewers have gotten this wrong. The 3100 is ready to go right out of the box, has a sensitive receiver, and ALL of its menus and features are intuitive. The display and maps are simple, yet clear, easy to work with quickly, and purposeful. There is no mess and using the unit doesn't require much toil and handling. Reroutes are fast, and instructions and tones are kept to a peaceful minimum.One negative is that the unit comes with a car charger only, and does not charge via the USB port.
I bought this item because the price was good. I wasted my money as the soft ware included didn't work. It was out of date and we were unable to update it. We have never used this product
I purchased my Sylvania TV/DVD combo about 18 months ago in September 2007. The unit itself has worked fine up to this point. The problem is with the remote. Around a month ago, one button ceased to work. Since then, the remote has been gradually losing functionality. I am convinced that this problem is not a result of anything that I have done since I treat my electronics with great care and this unit is not used by any children. The worst part at this point is that I cannot turn down the volume on the TV using the remote. Let's face it; these days many TVs just aren't completely functional without a fully working remote and even if they are, who really wants to get up and go to the TV to change the channel or volume. I know I am lazy but admit it, you are probably the same way, right? Actually, in this situation, it would be more than just inconvenient for me to have to use the buttons on my TV. I use it in my bedroom and, without going into details (because it would be boring), it just isn't feasible.I have tried to fix the remote myself with no luck. I am pretty handy at fixing things and have worked on everything from cars to appliances to home electronics. I have tried contacting Sylvania customer service for help but they tell me that they cannot do anything except sell me a new remote for $25. I am not going to give them anymore of my money for a remote which I fully expect to quit working just as this one has. They were pleasant enough, but ultimately unwavering in their "policies".I will never buy from Sylvania again or for that matter, Funai. Funai is the company behind the Sylvania name.My advice to you is to spend a little more money to get a better TV that also includes a better quality remote. I have never regretted buying any of Sony's products and none of their remotes have ever crapped out on me. As for the TV itself, it is still working but who knows how long that will last. I am not very optimistic at this point.Update, Feb 10, 2012:The TV still works fine. I guess I would say it is just as good as the day we got it. I bought a refurb Harmony remote to replace the original and it works fine.
I bought an older Sony Still picture camera on Ebay that came with battery and charger but the battery was dead. It would not take a charge. I looked on Ebay and the best I could find were batteries from Hong Kong that would take about 2 to 3 weeks to arrive. They were going to cost me about $15.00 each delivered. I wanted to have at least two of them to have a spare in case one of them ran out of power. I hit the shopping tab on google after seeing how much they cost in most Electronic stores which were about $25.00 each including s/h. I ran the search using lowest to highest price as the criteria. I came up with batteries for 30 cents each. I couldn't believe it so I went ahead and tried getting three of them. To my surprise 30 cents each plus about $12.00 for s/h for a total of under $15.00. I got 3 brand new batteries for under $15.00, including s/h. I sold one of the batteries on Ebay for $20 so It paid for my 2 brand new batteries and made a profit on the whole transaction. I had much fun, the kind you get when you steal something and get away with it. It was a win win situation. Looks like Santa Claus tought I had been nice even though I was very very naughty. LOL, LOL.
This is a great bag. It holds the camera a few lens, light meter and even a small laptop. I recommend this bag for any looking for a good deal and a good bag.
OK, so I was a little skeptical about how much of a difference this unit would make over my standard def Sony DVD player (NS755V) but as soon as I hooked it up I knew I'd made the right decision. The upconvered HD video is a marked improvement and quite obvious. The only concern I have is that in dark areas the unit seems to introduce some noise, but in well lit video it's amazing. Certainly worth the low price!
My husband and I really like this remote control. It is really nice to be able to take a self portrait without having to wait 10 seconds for the self-timer. The only thing I don't like about it is that you have to have the camera on self-timer to make it work. You don't have to wait like the self-timer but it has to be set that way. We continually forget that it is on self-timer and so we sometimes forget to take it off. We like that it is small and we can clip it right onto the camera strap - very easy to keep with the camera!
I have an Olympus P400 (dye sub), an Epson 900 and this Epson 2200. They are all great printers. The P400 Dye sub is awesome, but can't print the big images. Using the 2200, the velvet paper (matte) produced the prettiest pictures I've seen at large sizes using the 2880 dpi print setting. Luster was nice, but I think I preferred the matte stock.The 2200 is easy to load; easy instructions, easy set up. Easy to use. The PPDs work well with IPhoto and the Epson photo program that it comes with. Printing through Photoshop proved to be disappointing, even with the PPD. Do what you need to in PS, save and import into Epson's program or IPhoto before printing (based on OSX trials through my G4).Will need to buy a cable. Suggest getting extra ink cartridges and paper up front -- you'll want to play once you have it in your hands.
This is a great item. I had problems with it in the beginning, people couldn't access it. Come to find out that my ISP blocks the HTTP port, wich is what the NSLU2 needs in order to be accessed by others over the internet. No one said anything about it. I spent 40min on the phone with linksys trying to figure out why no one could access it. Finally i looked on the Knowledge Base at Linksys.com and found out that if you add a storage device behing a router and it can't be access by others it's because your isp might be blocking the HTTP port. There is no mention of this anywhere, SO beware. Check with your isp and make sure that the HTTTP port, usually port 80, is not blocked. But in other words it does what it says and more. I gave it a 4 because of the lacking of the info on the HTTP.
Great unit - no problems whatsoever. It does exactly what Linksys says it does - no runs, no drips, no errors. Setup was easy and after attaching to my network, I restarted all my PC's and voila! DHCP worked flawlessly and everybody is surfing at cable speed. I couldn't be more pleased.
It records voices very clearly. I haven't figured out how to use all the folders yet. It's easy to press record,stop and to rewind or fast forward right in the middle of listening to what you've recorded. It is small like a cellphone yet big enough to use it properly. If I had to buy another one, I would buy this exact one except I would buy the other model where you get many more hours of recording. I'm very happy with my purchase, except for the fact that I can't understand how to use all the features. It's too complicated for me.
Using this case your camera is fully operational under the water. It's a great product to take shots in rain or under the water.However, you cannot use it with any other Canon camera because of different casing. It would have been good to have a generic waterproof case which works with all 900 series cameras.Our SD900 died after the warranty and we cannot buy the latest Canon IXUS980 because it's not compatible with the waterproof case.
My first need after having the camera for one hour (dead batteries) was to invest in rechargeables. I also wanted to get a filter to protect the lense, and of couse I wanted to carry it around everywhere I went. If you were to purchase all of the items seperately (which you eventually would), it would cost much more than the Coolpack. It is three essential items, for a combined discounted price.
Perfect; no longer do I fear having my iBook drippled by TSA personnel.
The good side? It worked fine with my Macs and fairly old Belkin wireless router. The bad side? I wasn't expecting blazing fast transfer speeds over ethernet (much less wireless), so that wasn't an issue. That it doesn't say on the box: "WARNING: YOU HAVE TO REFORMAT YOUR EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE FIRST!" is an issue, though I managed to find enough temporary storage to get away with the format without losing anything crucial.It's also unfortunate that it doesn't come with instructions for installing it on anything but Windows. A quick web search will address that quickly enough.Given that it reformats the hard drive to EXT3 format, I suspect it's running embedded Linux under the hood, which is cool but neither here nor there in the grand scheme of things.
There are really 2 different headphones here: before and after burn-in. You DO need to play this baby for at least 2-3 days non-stop before they open up. The HD-280 are high-quality phones and very revealing, without being aggressive or clinical. Tape hiss on older recordings is enhanced but the sound remains truthful and musical acrosse the spectrum, with no exagerated frequencies, annoying overtones, or distortions. Classical/jazz listeners will be particularly pleased by what they hear.These cans are exceptional value and can be driven by just about everything. Headphones technology must have advanced quite a bit in the last 10 years. Whatever the case, I believe Sennheiser has a winner here.Now repeat with me: I WILL BURN THEM IN... I WILL BURN THEM IN... I WILL BURN THEM IN... I WILL BURN THEM IN...
This works much better for me while running than earbuds which were always falling out. Very light weight. - can't even tell you're wearing it. Looks a little flimsy and I can see how it would be easy to break. But after a couple of weeks so far so good. For the price you can't go wrong
The PC 5220 card worked great on Mac OS X until 10.4.3. At 10.4.3, the card works about 30 to 45 minutes and then crashes the Mac with a kernel panic. Verizon now only sells the Kyocera KPC 650 as Mac supported. Get that one.mz
I should have taken the previous review more seriously. Total waste of $11. I'd return it if the cost of shipping wasn't more than its worth.I bought this thing for my kodak camera, the smallest adaptor was not small enough, despite specs seemed comparable.I thought I can at least use the other adaptor to charge my blackberry. It fits but as soon as I plug it into computer or the wall unit, it causes blackberry to reboot.Of the remaining two of the four, one is the common large one which comes all the time with accessories (I had four extra ones lying around). The last one is a just a coupler for joining two standard USB cables. Who in the damn world would even need that?The only useable piece in it maybe the retractable standard USB. Maybe even it doesn't work, since I did not really try it. I have tons of USB cables lying around, so I don't need yet another one. I needed the adaptors. Apparently this is not the product if you need adaptors.
The Point & Shoot records a decent image. It is amazingly simple to shoot and download video clips. I use our camera with my students - to create Moviemaker movies -- we can use any laptop/desktop -- since you just plug in the camcorder via USB to any machine. We don't have to use a specific computer, loaded with specific software. What a relief!! As this product is developed -- since its only 2Xoptical -- maybe this aspect will be improved.The Point & Shoot performs as promised! Would be great for everyone - kids, grandparents, parents-on-the-go at sports events, recitals, graduations, etc.
I took this floppy drive out of the box and plugged the USB cable into my computer. When I inserted a floppy my computer said it was not formatted. When I attempted to remove the floppy, the eject button doesn't work. When you press on it, the floppy moves inside the drive but not enough to self-eject or to allow you to grasp it to pull it out. This was a total waste of my time.
I knew I was buying a cheap printer when I got this, and I got what I paid for. It's fine, but nothing special. It bleeds through ink really fast, which hurts my plan for just getting an inexpensive way to print. One annoying thing is that as it runs low on color ink, the quality goes way down, so you have to change the cartridge even before it's really out. So you go through ink even faster than you think you will.In the end, while there were no real surprises, I think the idea of buying a cheap printer to save money isn't the best plan.
Just purchased this VRCD400-SDU for $100 @ Target, and I am thoroughly amazed at the useful features it has. Gotta thumb drive with your brand new mp3s you just downloaded? Just plug that baby in, and in a few seconds, they're playing. SD card? sure! Ok, so what about my (P.O.S.) iPod? Yep, can even hook that up to the aux input (Although I'm unsure why you'd want to, throw that proprietary crap in the trash, IT SUX!!) :o) Anyway, unit sounds great, even on my little old stock paper cone speakers in my '88 Cadillac DeVille. If you want to get some quality and features you'll actually use for $100, go get this unit right now; you will NOT be disappointed. Ok, I'm going to play with it some more now!REVIEW UPDATE:It is now Monday, August 31st, 2009, which means I've had this head unit over a year now. I have since sold the Cadillac it was in, but I kept the head unit, and installed it in my '88 Cheep Cherokee Limited. In the year I have owned this unit, I have had only one issue with it, and it seems to be pretty rare... Sometimes the MP3 decoder seems to glitch while playing from my USB thumb drive or my SD card, and all I hear is static. Unplugging & re-plugging the thumb drive/SD card in resets the decoder, and all is well. It's only happened about 3 times in the year I've owned it, and it could be due to the fact that I use a thumb drive & SD card that's larger than it's specified maximum. The manual says you can use up to 1GB device, and my thumb drive & SD card are 4GB. However, other than that, I haven't had ANY issues with it at all, and have been extremely pleased with it's operation.
this is an inexpensive headset mic that works very well. i use it for videogaming, and people never have a hard time understanding me.
Step foward: Better material between the ear bud and wire. Before this was the problem part that was wearing away easily. Plus they thickened the wire insulation as compared to the last model. Nonetheless if you leave it somewhere at high temperatures for a prolonged period of time (car in the day time) the insulation will eventually lose its stability and be more prone to tearingStep back: The around the ear design was a good idea but the big problem, as mentioned before, is that as an ear bud there is as an exact fit element to the earphones. However not everyone's ears are shaped the same, and personally I had (and still do) have trouble getting a comfortable fit, not to mention that by not being an exact fit the wrap around ear style becomes looser. Eventually it works, but not as perfect as you want it to. (I'm a 5'7 asian fellow). The ear buds were too long, so beware if you are a tiny person, stick to the older models.Summary: As an owner of the previous model, the sound quality and indirect noise cancelling effects (due to ear bud style) has thankfully not changed as this is the major plus for these earphones considering the price and that is why I gave it a 4 instead of 3. If the ear buds had fit perfectly, this would have been an easy 5 considering the price. Also the black is much better looking than that overplayed white earphones.
I bought this Garmin eTrex Vista Hcx for my new hobby, Geocaching. Even though I'm a fledgling at this sport and there's so many bells & whistles on this GPS, it's user friendly. I took it out of the box, put some batteries in it, read the quick start directions and I was off and caching in just minutes.I might take the time to read all the other neat things it can do. But for now, it's quite accurate even in tree covered areas.I love it!
I purchased this for a friend. I don't use this type of cable anymore. I was impressed with the quality. It seems to be as good as more expensive brands.
Maybe I am just lucky but I have not had any problems using these disks.They have burned very fast and very dependably so far.I have used about a third of the 50 disks in making music CDs and 5 or 6 disks to store some data files on. I did this using my TDK 52X CD-RW burner that is in a nearly 4-year old Dell desktop PC.I have had no burning problems so far. The music CDs I have made with these have played in every electronic device I have tried them in.It is unfortunate that so many seem to be having trouble with these -- I hope my luck holds out!Based on my personal experience using them I recommend these without reservation!
They say run it for 10 secs. Not so. 30 secs at least. Perhaps twice.
Overall, the INMOTION is a fantastic product. Great sound quality, small footprint, great look.The only thing I find missing is that there is no type of remote control (which I knew before I purchased). I would easily pay $25-$30 more for a credit card sized remote for this unit.
I have very little negative to say about these speakers. They went up very easily and provide very good high fidelity sound.The only slightly negative thing I have to say is that the speaker wires that came with the unit were not all long enough to get where I needed them and that if you have very thick speaker wire it will not fit through the wall mounting assembly. This is an exceptionally minor issue, especially since I was not really expecting it to come with the wiring and the wires it came with were of very good quality if a bit short.Definitely worth the very reasonable price Amazon has them for.
I purchased this solar filter for my celestron nexstar 114 gt. It has worked very well, and i have seen fantastic images of the sun. The only reason I rated 4 stars was because the filter has to be taken care of very carefully, or the film may rip.
I bought this a while ago.Still works quite well and I love it.(although it does have some static when it isn't plugged in, but it might be my speakers)
I was extremly happy with these cases. They actually clip on to your shuffle so it's very secure. I highly recommend these cases.
I rated this product "5 Stars" just based on the quality of the headphones...I haven't tried the mic yet but I am sure it is fine. The headphones really sound great. They sound MUCH better than the set of Sony headphones I have that cost twice as much.
Scoot over floppy CF is here in full effect. It's the fast way to transfer pictures, data, and other files. I use it to store mucho pictures on my digital camera.
I purchased this camera mainly for the one feature the others don't offer which is the High Sensitivity function (ISO 1600), it is fantastic, I am taking pictures in thick fog at night and they are amazingly clear and sharp,no flash needed at all , sunsets come out beautiful.As far as I know this is the only compact point and shoot to have this feature, which only came in the bigger Digital SLRs.Also the writing on the screen feature is fun, and the touchscreen navigation is easy and quick to do.One thing I haven't done yet is to figure out how to see the screen in bright sunlight, anyone have any suggestions?
Every morning when I was a little girl, my mother sat at the head of our table with seven eager faces waiting patiently for her to start our daily dose of reading. Most often they were Beverly Cleary books. I remember laughing so hard sometimes, I had to brace myself before I fell to floor in hysteria. The funny antics of Ramona Quimby related to my everyday dealings with brothers and sisters and school and anything else life can bring a young girl. I thank my mother for taking those few minutes away from her very busy morning to show us that she cared enough to instill in us the importance of reading. I am now a mother of a 5 yr old and a 3 yr old. I have started reading Ramona the Pest to them both, though not as faithfully as my mother. It is worth those few minutes to see the smiles and giggles coming from them. You can never go wrong with Beverly Cleary books.
Samsung is top of the line. Fantastic HD picture. This is repetitive, but broadcast tv (cable/sattelite) only transmits HD in 720p & 1080i. Unless you are a gamer or have to have a blueray/hd-dvd, purchasing a 1080p is useless. I fretted about purchasing a 720P, but the money saved ($500) was used to purchase surround sound speaker and receivers.You will have no regrets purchasing this.
had a 6210 that worked great for 1 1/2 years and then died. luckily had extended warranty so exchanged for this 6310. i have been fighting this for 3 days now and swapped out the new unit for another new unit. installed over and over but can't get scan to work. print function works fine, even when computer says unit is disconnected but it is hooked up and turned on. scan just will not work and get error message that no connection to unit, even though print works and all usb drivers installed. hp trouble line no help, just uninstall and reinstall over and over and over, etc, etc. something missing, but who knows what.
I'm running a 2Ghz P4, with 512MB of RDRAM, with an intel 850mv board and an 18&quot; LCD Monitor and I love this video card. It seems to be made for my system. I've had no problems installing or using this card or it's software. I have used every feature with near perfect outcomes. I'm not a gamer I'm just a person who likes to experiment with my system and I have no complaints exept I wish I had tried the 128MB version, but maybe at a later time.
I am very happy to recommend the Philips MCD708. It provides an excellent sound, it is very versatile and also very attractive. I will say that the first one I received was defective. The DVD player had a defective lens so after calling Phillips and not getting much help I called J&R Electronics and right away they designed a plan for me that allowed me to keep the player while I waited for a new one to arrive. Once it arrived I placed the defective unit in the box and mailed it back to them. J & R Electronics was great and now I enjoy a fully functioning stereo system for my living room.
This is an excellent unit and I would definitely recommend as one of the best recorders in the class without a hard drive. The DVD-RAM compatibility works as a low-storage capability substitute for the lack of a hard drive (9.4GB DVD-RAM discs are available). Using DVD-RAM discs allow you full editing freedom (cut, delete ads, order, etc.) of recorded media. Unfortunately of course very few other units can play the RAM format.Excellent compatibility, the only common discs it won't RECORD on are DVD+/-R Dual Layer and DVD+RW (it does do DVD-RW). It doesn't play is DivX for those of you downloaders.Records:DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RWPlays:DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL (dual layer), DVD-R DLThere are not very many bugs in the firmware to cause you grief, but you can also easily update to the latest version. It simply requires you to go on the Panasonic website, download a CD-image and write this to a CD-R. Put this update CD in your unit as per the instructions and it updates itsef in a couple minutes.On a final note, I had a the same password problem as some of the other reviewers and found the solution:1. Turn unit on.2. Open the tray.3. On the front of the unit (not the remote control) press PLAY and RECORDfor approx 10 seconds. This will reset your password.
This works fine for me to look at the animals that come around the house. I would like to see a bit farther but you get what you pay for and later I will probably upgrade since I've seen how they work. I wish the batteries would last longer. The Bushnell arrived on time and in fine condition from Amazon.com
i JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS SONY RECEIVER FOR MY NEW HOME THEATER i JUST PURCHASED. sO FAR I AM PLEASED WITH IT. STEW
I ordered this router with some trepidation after reading many of the reviews. I had originally ordered a Netgear wireless access point, but no one could get one for a month.In short, I plugged it in, walked through the quickstart card, and it was working with my cable modem in about five minutes. Installing a couple of USB access points to my other computers took a little longer, but not because the router didn't work. The range is pretty good, but I did have to put it on a high shelf in the downstairs to get a strong signal upstairs.I'm not using print or file sharing yet, so I can't speak to that, but for wireless broadband sharing, this thing is the bees knees. Much, much easier to set up than was let on by the other reviews.I'm using a P4 with Windows XP, if that helps you make a decision. The connected computers are P3s using Win98SE.
Fits over my keyboard and trackpad. I haven't gotten any gross marks on my screen using this guy. It's also very thin, so it doesn't impede closing the lid at all and I even have a keyboard cover on my keyboard.
The product has good build quality and the installation is very simple. I bought this product without doing full research. My main intention was to use this as an AUX input for my factory stereo. Sad to say it doesn't work with any mp3 player or iPod or phone. The technology that's being used has to do with RF signals. If you are looking to hook up an mp3 player through the rear radio input, what you really need is a FM modulator. A FM modulator will convert the RF signal into a digital signal. I'm giving the product 4 stars for build quality and ease of installation. Though I feel the manufacture should inform the potential buyers that this product is not directly compatible with any mp3 players...
The item looks great and arrived on time. The only surprise was that I had to permanently install the unit. It did not have a cigarette lighter attachment to power it. Looking back, the description doesn't indicate one, but I'm not sure "Easily installs" is accurate. I have to look up how to install it on my car, so haven't gotten a chance to use it yet. I just wanted others who may be looking for a CB for occasional use to understand that it doesn't come with a cigarette lighter attachment.
This Sigma lens is incompatible with the Nikon D3100. It is not an AF lens, and the attachment does not even lock in place. Essentially I've blown the cost of the device -- which was not inconsequential. Since I have a number of other SLR's, (Canon, Sony), I hoped that the lens might be usable as backup for those cameras, but, alas, no soap.
I've had this TV now for 3 weeks and every time I see an HD program, it looks extra special, even the mundane. HD Sports is bright and a pleasure to watch even compared to the Panansonic plasma due to the bright images.The TV was delivered by Eagle Freight, unpacked and moved to my living roon down 2 flights of stairs. I had professional installation on the wall using a universal wall mount from Mustang.The 2 HDMI and component inputs were enought to connect all my peripheral equipment.The clouds are very apparent, but I dont see them to be a hindrance from a practical standpoint. I compared this to the XBR2 (at the store) and saw no difference at all, except physical aesthetics.SD rendering is tolerable and definitely better than other brands (Samsung, Sharp).
I had very bad experience with this product. The software comes along with this product is absolutely waste. After installing the software my PC is not able to detect the digital frame. I have called Kodak customer support, they also don't know what to do. They simply ask me to go to their website and download the latest software. Nothing works.I am totally sick with this frame, I am going to return this.
NuVo NV-A4DS-DC Simplese Audio Distribution Systemexcellent amplifier. very friendly to use. good wattage i hav 4 sources and they all work very well in 4 different areas very flexible unit. nice quality, nice features. great sound
The front speakers sound decent. The sound is quite good for speakers that are only 1" thick.The wireless feature helps keep cables neat, but the sound quality is terrible. There is a constant computerized buzzing noise in the back channels, even when the wireless unit is placed right beside the base unit, and despite changing the wireless channel as directed in the installation guide.The upright design of the base unit is innovative, but not necessarily functional. The unit stands a little over a foot high, so it may not fit in your standard home entertainment console. You cannot tip the unit on its side. The whole base unit is very light.The DVD drive has trouble loading and ejecting discs. The display is virtually impossible to read in the daytime due to the glossy surface of the base unit and the dim output of the blue on black LED display.The biggest problem is a conflict between the remote control for this unit, and the remote for my Philips TV. Both devices use the same IR codes to turn on/off, change volume, change inputs, etc. So whenever I turn on my DVD player with the remote while the TV is on, the TV turns off. Also, if I am trying to change the input on the DVD unit to play the TV audio, the TV changes to a different input (ie broadcast TV or other). Very frustrating.And, worst of all, the documentation for the product and its remote is completely insufficient. Just as bad is the fact that their phone support is just as clueless.You can probably find better for your money. If you are an audio afficionado, try listening to wireless speakers before you buy these.
I plugged this into my laptop in my home so that I could hear my MP3s or an audiobook on A) the kitchen radio and B) my cheapo shower CD player radio. It works GREAT! I don't even have the volume cranked up much on my laptop - not even 20% of 100% volume. Maybe around 15% or so. I think if you put the volume up too high on your device that it is transmitting from, then you will get more distortion at the receiving radio. Also, the instructions say, "Note: for best results, select a frequency that has the weakest or no signal from a radio station." I chose the last / highest one - 107.9. Works like a charm!!! Yeah, it stinks that it uses 2 x AAA batteries instead of an AC adapter, but for just $16.00 and change, it is more than worth the purchase. Plus, rechargeable AAA's go for only $9 - $10 for a 4-pack, so it's not like it's going to break anyone's bank.Also, to transmit to my bathroom's shower radio, if I drew an imaginary line through the 3 walls, I would say it is about 17-20 feet away. To get to the kitchen, that is also going through at least 3 walls, and I'd say it's closer to 20-25 feet away. Pretty sweet! :)One final note - when I first plugged it into my laptop, I had it actually sitting ON my laptop just to see what would happen. I got a lot of static / loud hum from my kitchen radio. But the instant I took it OFF my laptop and set it a whopping TWO INCHES away, it worked perfectly. Just a hint for non-tech people who don't understand interference. Both my laptop screen AND my 26" widescreen external monitor were on, but some people with older monitors might want to turn theirs off to keep any possible hum and/or interference down.
This product was never real good,the sound was poor, it blew fuses, then stopped all together after two weeks. I have bought several of these because I like the simple design and easy operation.
I seldom post reviews but this lens deserves one so here goes. Over the years I have owned several good Canon lenses, including two L Series; and this lens is best of the lot. Based on my experience with this lens, some of the reviewers who are less than enthusiastic about it must have received a dud because this is a great little lens - as sharp as you could ever want and the colors it produces are vivid in the true meaning of the word. The added bonus from this little charmer is its weight. On my 30D it feels like there is a feather out there in front. If you're looking for a sharp walkaround lens, you could hardly do better at twice the price!
I too was fooled by online retailers touting this as a divx certified player, it IS NOT, it's a decent player but does not support Divx.
This is by far the best TV I've ever had. Although, you should calibrate the colors before usage, as it may be a bit dark on some movies. But after doing so, you'll get one of the best pictures you'll ever see. The colors are rich and the HD is crisp. Blu-Ray is a must, the perfect complement; DVDs are DVDs, you won't get anything better from what they give you. Nonetheless, a DVD still looks very good on this TV. Some of my friends have Samsung plasma displays, and they always comment on how much they love how sleek the TV itself is, and how good the display looks.
I've had this TV for a little over a year now. I purchased it to upgrade from an earlier Samsung DLP in order to get the full 1080p experience for games and movies on my Sony Playstation 3. Overall, I have found the picture quality to be phenomenal. I have tweaked the display settings (but not the service menu settings as some have) to get the right picture for my different sources and room lighting conditions and I couldn't be happier with the results.Several months ago however, there was a faint line in the corner of the screen as though something were obstructing the light path from the lamp. Irritated, I ignored it hoping it would just go away. And actually, it DID go away after a week or so! However, now I am worried that something plastic melted, drooped into the light path, and finally sank below the light path. What will the long term reliability look like? I am not certain...Also, just recently the set has begun turning itself off randomly. About 2-3 times per week with heavy usage. More heat problems?In my opinion, the new trend towards higher and higher definition displays has resulted in lower and lower manufacturing quality. DLPs do not offer the rock solid reliability of traditional CRT sets, which have had decades to mature as a consumer product. These sets are hot, they are plastic, and they consist of brand-new proprietary chip designs and software on all-digital components manufactured by the lowest-bidder. Your mileage may vary, but caveat emptor.
Not of great quality. Average. There is no space on the pages to write comments or remarks about the photograph.
Very good responsiveness. Good right/left buttons tactile response.Mediocre scrolling wheel quality. Very poor battery life. Right/left buttons get worn out within a half year, will need replacement (poor quality micro switches).Not recommended.
It's not the quietest fan on the market, but for a decent fan found at a mainstream store (Amazon) it works just fine when you need to replace an older one that's groaning or add a bit more cooling to a case. I also use several 120mm and 80mm Antec TriCool fans in systems here, and just set them to low or medium fan speed as necessary to avoid the noise. They also seem to last long enough that the spares I've ordered still sit in the closet...This one was actually installed on some oversized heatpipe coolers I use in an older Xeon system, the coolers weren't design for fan mounting (being passive heatpipe units) so a few zip-ties did the job of mounting these just fine. The passive units were already doing the job well enough, so I used the speed setting even though I did attach the 3-pin connectors to motherboard headers. Can't even hear them at that speed and everything is as cool as I could ask for (32C now compared to 39C before the fans).Also don't mistake the '4pin' connector for being a PWM style connector, it's just for your PSU's 4-pin molex connectors. I knew that going in but just for those who might make that mistake...
I am very pleased with the camera, love the full manual settings, great movie mode (u can even zoom) and best of all it takes great pictures! This is the follow up camera to the A95, advantages include a bigger LCD, digic 2 processor (which means faster speed), high-speed 2.0 USB connection, better macro mode (less the half an inch!), 4 optical zoom. I think the biggest thing I noticed was the speed of the zoom lens and ability to focus. Macro shots is simply amazing! Personally I would get the Sandisk Ultra 2 SD memory card to go with this for top speed. Its a simply amazing camera you will love!
This is probably the best notebook stand in the market, but I didn't purchase it. Instead I raised my laptop using a different system. I went to the kitchen and picked up two espresso coffee cups, then turned them upside down and placed them just under the two hind rubber feet of my laptop effectively raising it just above 2".The results:1) Open ventilation channels and instant cooling.2) Ergonomic position for hands and more comfortable view of the screen.3) Instant gratification.4) Very stable notebook, it does not move because the two front rubber feet keep it in place.The notebook that I use is a TOSHIBA Satellite
Setup problem with older type TV system was complicated and directions were not very specific. The range of tone adjustment is not sufficient for elderly with reduced high frequency hearing ability. Otherwise, it is great for watching TV with the sound muted or lowered so as not to bother others who may not wish to hear the programs.
I once thought that macro lenses were too specialized and that I would seldom need something so fine that I could photograph the segments in an insect's eye. That was until I bought this lens.I use it with a Canon 20D. My other lenses include the 17-85 IS zoom (versatile range but slow and not sharp), the 70-200mm f2.8L non-IS zoom (great for those moderate telephoto needs), and a 50mm f1.8 prime (very good for the price). But the 60mm is now my favorite lens, by a large margin. It's on my camera all the time, and the other lenses spend most of their time in the bag.It's very sharp; it's not heavy or conspicuous, and it handles fine macro photography or standard walking-around work (though not useful for wider angles).It's a little unfortunate that it doesn't come with a hood - Canon must make a fortune selling those hoods at the prices they charge. I'm probably going to have to buy a hood or hope somebody sees it on my Amazon wish list. It also doesn't come with a case, but if you're keeping the lens in a decent camera bag you don't need a case for the lens.More important than a hood is some kind of support for camera if you're doing any serious macro photography. With the lens wide open at f2.8 and the subject close to the lens you will only have about 1/4 inch (2-3 mm) of depth-of-field. Your breathing can move the camera enough to ruin your composition or knock the subject out of focus. So I'd suggest investing in some kind of small tripod or a bean bag or something to help hold it still. Of course, you can also boost the ISO and thereby get away with a faster shutter speed, but that's at the expense of a slight loss in quality. Depending on how your pictures are being used, that may or may not be important.
This 400 volt @ 25 Amp Bridge Rectifier was a perfect replacment part for my Black and Decker 19" Corded Electric push lawnmower; one of the conductor tabs on the orginal part burned off. The specs are probably twice what was needed but the price was less than one forth and the shipping and handling was half of the 'real' part from the manufacture/distributor.I expect this part to last longer than the rest of the lawnmower ;-)
I bought one of these for my grandmother for Christmas so she could be sent baby pictures, family pictures etc. without a computer. Fantastic - she has absolutely loved it. (We had to set it up for her - that was not necessarily intuitive and took longer than you'd expect.)But now it's only February, and the thing is broken - frozen on one picture for days. (And no, it's not locked. We've tried everything.) Customer service operates under limited hours and has impossible wait times; they're not available at all on weekends and they have not responded to my emails.
I bought this camera in July and I have used it on several vacations. The features I like about this camera include the large viewer, the compact size, and the touch screen. The pictures I have taken to date have been great, the camera will compensate for shaking and lighting. Matter of fact, it does pretty much everything a camera can do, including taking videos, recording sound, telephoto, ect. The touch screen is great, you can scroll through your pictures and do camera settings very easily. I am not a camera buff, just a nice lady that likes to take pictures that I can easily download and edit. The negatives have mainly to do with the instruction manual - it is not very user friendly - had to read it a few times to get the gist of how the camera operates. Other than that one item, this camera is worth the price I paid for it and then some.
Item is good, fast delivery but poor customer service. I got the wrong size and asked for an exchange via two emails and never got a response from them.
The print quality of this product is pretty good. It did take some manual adjusting before it would print pictures without background lines. It's not as fast as I would like it to be without jeopardizing the print quality. Overall I am satisfied with the product but if given the opportunity to I would tweak a few things.
One of the best purchases I've made in awhile. Very glad I bought the Canon brand after seeing what a friend of mine went through with an off brand lens. You definitely get what you pay for.
Nice long cord, comfortable over the ears, good sound.These are a nice pair of budget headphones; the collapsible part doesn't save much space, but doesn't make them feel flimsier.
Overall not as high quality as I would expect from a high-end monitor targeted at graphics professionals, but if you want a Trinitron-quality picture without the damper wires and the geometry doesn't have to be "professional" quality, look no further.Pros:-Good refresh rates in higher resolutions- rock-solid 85hz all the way up to 1600x1200.-Slot-mask technology gives a brighter picture without the visible horizontal damper wires that all aperture grill (Trinitron/Diamondtron) monitors have.-Jaw-droppingly good picture - sharp, bright, vibrant, accurate colors. Games look fantastic.-Text in 1280x960 and 1600x1200 very sharp and black (10 point Arial and Windows 2000 default fonts)Cons:-Concave image takes some getting used to. Horizontal lines are bowed about 1/16" (it appears much worse than it measures) and there is no way to adjust it.-The first unit I bought made me wonder if Viewsonic ever heard of QA- the non-glare coating stopped " from the corner of the screen. Fortunately I could return it for a replacement at no charge.-The replacement unit displays a considerable convergence issue in the tests that will not adjust out, but I don't do any precise graphic work so I don't notice it. (first unit did not have this issue)-Coming out of sleep mode, the picture takes about 10 minutes to come back to proper size.-100hz refresh rate setting in 1280x mode is fuzzy and shimmers, use 85hz instead.-Noticeable (but not severe) clicking when changing resolutionsP.S. If you find this review helpful please post one of your own on whatever HW you buy to keep the "system" working- thanks.
Ive been a music buff for many years now. Ive been researching floorstanding speakers to save space in my home. JBL has really outdone thereselves on this one. Ive been to countless showrooms and retail stores and listened to the best. the dual 10 inch woofers explode with very powerful bass and the mids and highs are incredibly accruate. You would be insane to pass these speakers up for the price, they are an incredible value. Great for home theater and music. I have to give JBL and Amazon 5 stars for this achievment. Im definitly going to buy a pair. Way to go guys.
Lenmar CBC446 3.6V Repacement Battery met my expectations. Transaction was smooth and delivery was timely. I will recommend this product to anybody needing this type replacement battery.
This mp3 player is a great mp3 player for people who have never had one before because this is very easy to download songs and it is easy to play them to!
We have had this tv for one month. We are very pleased. The picture is excellent for regular viewing, movies and video gaming. It is a 720 instead of the 1080 but our understanding was that very few people will notice the difference. We cannot see any difference and saved about 700.00 by going with the 720. Sony is an excellent choice for quality. Amazon shipped this to us and we were pleased. The product was received quickly. We highly recommend this tv for the quality and recommend buying online since we saved quite a bit of money buying online instead of in a box store.
I recently purchased this lens after realizing I need an all in one for an event coming up. After hooking it up on a Sony Alpha 100 I was pretty disappointed, took about 20 test shots and everything seemed fine while viewing them on the computer until I looked at the actual size. Ghosting all over the images, blades of grass blurred and lost quite a bit of detail. Further tests all got the same result, slowing down and speeding up the shutter didn't help. Just to make sure my camera hadn't just broken I put on a 70-210mm Minolta lens and experienced none of that blurriness associated with the Tamron.
Love it. Simple, Easy, Inexpensive, Large Capacity, and no setup. Can't ask for more then that!
The product is absolutly great. It functions as advertises. If there is any downside it is the lack of "Points of Interest".It is small enough to fit in my pocket and the battery lasts a full three hours, as advertised.Highly recommended.
Over the years, I have experienced good and bad qualities in printers. This ranges from home use to purchasing and maintaining printers in research and academic labs. I can honestly say, I have not had any problems with Canon's brand of printers. For this reason, I searched for a printer that would accommodate and provide good quality documents in word processing, photo printing, scanning, and copying in my home. Most multi-purpose units include a fax ~ which I did not want. Excuse me ~ anyone for a dinosaur burger? I love this machine. It provides great prints, scans, and copies. It is easy to install and use. I highly recommend the PIXMA MP-450.It is now April 13, 2008; I am still very happy with this and all of the Canon printers we own.It is now March 24, 2009; I am still a happy camper. I also found purchasing my ink cartridges from Amazon.com's Subscribe & Ship option has been a big savings. I still recommend this printer. I love Canon products!
Yes, it's inexpensive when compared to some alternatives, but the devil is in the details. These suppliers all differentiate themselves on the software and feature set since the underlying chips tend to be common, so this is where you will want to focus when comparing.Things I like about this system:1. The hardware is well done, though the cable to the receiver could be a little longer.2. The option to view satellite positions in their software is really neat.3. Integration with contacts for route planning is nice.However, I just returned my Pharos system for the following reasons:1. It crashes my Dell Axim X5 PDA, and this is apparently a known issue. On investigation, the vendor's web site has a FAQ on what to do in this situation. Unfortunately this is not a rare occurrence, and it is clearly a software bug.2. Another bug in the navigation software showed my distance (as a bird flies) increasing to the destination while I was actually headed towards it on the interstate prescribed by the routing software. After about 45 minutes of this, it abruptly fixed itself as if nothing had ever gone wrong.3. The route calculation is so slow as to be unusable, and this is on a 400MHz Dell Axim X5 with a ton of memory- a very highest performance device.4. Map inaccuracies are such that it occasionally indicates the user is off-route while on a major highway or the interstate. I think that this is a case where map position coordinates for the roadway are at least 50 to 100 feet in error.5. Maps have to be manually loaded from region to region. Even if present in the memory, the user has to instruct the software to use it. This is a big hassle, and one that is not tolerable while driving.6. Generated routes are terrible in town and out, and I found myself using a paper map for the sake of efficiency instead of this system. As an example of how ridiculous things can be, the device instructed me to exit Interstate 20 in the middle of nowhere then immediately get back on the highway. This was not related to a map inaccuracy; the exit ramp, stop sign, and entrance ramp were exactly where they were indicated to be but the instructions made no sense.There are also a number of product features and tweaks that should be addressed (in my opinion):1. A route builder tool is needed where the user is presented with route options, or can constrain the routing engine to use a certain highway or road set. Without real time traffic information, school zone locations, etc, this would be necessary even if the routing engine were good. And wile not a panacea, this would also speed the calculations up as a side effect.2. The display should auto center when one zooms. Drawing a zoom box on the screen only instructs the unit what scale you wish to see rather than zooming in on a specific region.3. The map view tool is weak, making the process of transferring maps to your PC and Pocket PC slow and tedious.4. There should be an option to adjust the amount of detail shown on the map: low, medium, high. I saw situations at both extremes that I would have liked to adjust (actually needed to in one case).5. It would also be nice to have basic trip computer features like ETA at destination as well as waypoints or road changes, average speed, a speed profile, etc.6. The unit should be able to store and upload actual detailed routes to Pharos' web site for analysis. This would allow them to tweak their routing engine to a point of usability, and perhaps generate rules or algorithms that would allow it to finish calculating before you arrive.Conclusion: At its current stage of development, this is a toy at best. I don't what alternative to suggest yet, but would like to hear from you if you have a good one.Best Regards,Roy
I was very happy to find the printer dock for our Kodak Easyshare camera. The original printer that was purchased with the camera broke. Kodak does not make that printer any more. The printer dock I purchased on amazon is working just fine, I was very lucky to have found it.Thank you.Cora
Digital signals don't degrade when they get to the other end of a properly working cable. The Cables To Go cables are excellent quality, and work just as well as the much higher priced cables.
An excellent walking GPS, with all needing features. Good price comparing my home country.
After reading the reviews, I bought this charger. It is everything the positive reviewers are saying. It is simple to use, just fold out the electric prongs and plug into a wall outlet or extension cord. In 3 hours, up to 4 NiMH AA batteries are charged (you can charge 1 to 4 batteries at a time). This charger will shut itself off when it is done charging--in 3 hours. It has lights for each battery telling you when it is charging and the lights go out to let you know that the batteries are fully charged. Since the electric prongs can fold in, the charger can easily fit into a camera bag, or pocket. It is about 2-1/2" by 5" (inches) in dimension. This is an excellent product!!!
This is partly my own fault for not researching more, but I was shocked to learn that this has no way of filtering the events it screams at you about. I only wanted this to tell me when there was a tornado warning: a thunderstorm watch or a high wind advisory is not worth waking me up at 3am for.My advice: spend more and get something that only alerts you for things that matter.
As binoculars, it focuses fine but the only way it would ever be comfortable to hold to your face is if you had No nose! Handling is very awkward and your nose gets in the way because of the way the camera is positioned in the center of the binoculars. As a camera, it's not!! Your pictures do NOT focus in on what you are seeing through the binoculars. It produces blurry pictures no matter what the distance. It also does not auto-balance the light, your pictures will also have unnatural shadowing unless you are in very bright sunlight. The enclosed instructions are also very little help in picture taking and troubleshooting...
BREAKING NEWS: the 1GB shuffle is now only $129 (late June 2005). The delta to the 512MB is now only $30 for double the songs. In my opinion, this makes the 1GB model a more compelling buy.This review is for current regular iPod owners that might be attracted to buying an iPod shuffle as a second player. I own both a 40GB iPod Photo and a 1GB iPod Shuffle.Initial reactions out of the box:Out of the box it is as simple as any other iPod and its documentation is simple yet effective. Loading the songs (on a USB 2.0 PC) is slower than the regular iPod charge, which is blazingly fast. It takes several minutes to load the 120+ songs on the 512MB model. The autofill menu is simple and lets you choose from your library or from one of your playlists, either in sequential order or at random. I'd personally would have liked more flexibility (e.g. load from several playlists).When loading it is useful to select the option to reduce high-resolution MP3 into lower rates. The Shuffle supports AAC and MP3 files up to 320 kbps, which is much more than what most people use (also supports MP3 VBR files). However, if you do use higher resolutions, there is an option to load everything on 128Kbps AAC.Sound quality:Once I have loaded it fully, I have tried it with several types of speakers and earphones. I first tried it with the standard white iPod ear buds which are very convenient, but come across flat, similar to any iPod. I then tried it with a pair of BOSE Acoustic Noise Canceling headphones. The results with the BOSE headset are pretty good; you can not tell a difference from a regular iPod. The music comes across well defined and bass comes across rich and full. This is at the same level as regular iPod, but I somehow expected a less full sound. Finally, I tried it on a set JBL Portable OnTour speakers and again the iPod shuffle stand up really well related to its 40GB iPod Photo sister.I used the shuffle for a while and I can tell you, the sound quality is pretty good. Apple has done a great job reproducing the same high quality sound as in any iPod, which is much better than many MP3 players out there.Synchronizing both players:I focused on Synchronization with iTunes, synchronizing both my regular 40GB ipod Photo and my shuffle intermittently. I didn't notice any interoperability issues. You can own both and synchronize both and not have any issues doing this. Please remember that iTunes does not allow you to synchronize two regular iPods into one iTunes library (I guess to provide some protection to the music), unless you buy one of the 3rd-party software programs out there. In this case (regular iPod and Shuffle on one iTunes) both players can synch with no issues.Usage models that best fit each player:iPod Shuffle:- Exercise at the gym. It's so light and convenient you won't go back to a regular iPod.- Trekking, walking, jogging, outdoor sports.- Short flights. Even with just how easy is to operate a regular iPod you still have to go through a little procedure to get it out, select your music, put on your headphones, and look for where to put it (challenging if you are in coach). You can easily board a plane with your lanyard and turn it on as soon as you can.- Reading books in the park, your house. Why bother carrying the big iPod if you are basically going to use if for background?Regular iPod:- Long trips (e.g. transcontinental or to South America) - you are likely to listen to different types of music in your library within the trip.- Parties (you do want the flexibility or changing your playlist if the mood of the party changes!).- Listening to specific songs or albums not in a list. Don't even try on the shuffle - the lack of a screen will definitively frustrate you.- Car trips.Use Smart playlists to make shuffling a better experience.Use Smart playlists. You can easily organize your library by genre, personal rating, time of publication and many other parameters (or several of them at once). If you have a large music library you can easily build smart playlists for "Top rated Rock", "My top rated Songs", "60's Latin" (Bossa Nova lovers) or "90's Soundtracks". Then when you autofill your iPod shuffle simple pick the music that suits your mood and you are ready. Changed your mind in the middle of your flight? Simply use your laptop to reload from a different list.Definitively a winner as a more convenient second player. If you like suffling on a regular iPod, don't even think about it and get it as a second player for those occassions where being light is worth the loss of flexibility.
The cover is great looking and is easy to put it on. Additionally the clip is great for when you dont have big enough pockets and want to listen to your ipod hands free, plus you can adjust the volume and scroll through without having to dig it out of your pocket or unclip the ipod. However my problems with the product are that it collects dirt very easily but a quick rinse cleans it so thats not a huge factor. Another problem is the screen as stated by another reviewer is too small so you have to cut it and then the screen covers it includes do not fit. Lastly you have to remove the skin if you want to place your ipod into an ipod dock.
I haven't listen to my CDs for a long while. This 240 really sounds nice and clear. It's like listening to music with good amplifiers and speakers at the proper level. The sound is slightly toward the warm side, but with authority on both the highs and lows. It has excellent imaging, and is well worth the money. I also bought the AKG271. They are very much alike. If you don't need the features of the 271, then 240 is a better buy because of the lower price. Both were made in Austria. Very good quality throughout.I am using them with the stereo receiver or the headphone amplifier. The sound is very nice and no specialized equipment is needed to achieve this level of joyful experience.
This is my second pair of these speakers. The sound from these speakers are excellent. Especially for an outdoor speaker. Big bass, and very clear highs are outstanding. I plan to use my second set indoors.
Based on other reviews I read, I was worried about compatibility with XP but installation was easy. After uninstalling the drivers for my old graphics card (choosing not to restart, but rather manually shutting down and restarting with the ATI Radeon 7500 in its place) setup was simple.I do not have an AGP and this is a great card for my system. It replaced a 16MB NVIDIA and the improvement is remarkable. It doesn't have the same memory capacity as cards available for an AGP but video and rendering look great with the 64 MB DDR.This was a wise purchase.
I purchased this camera as a gift for a friend. As the other reviewers have elaborated, the camera has a lot of features for the price. Perhaps the best feature is the picture quality. The Carl Zeiss Vario- Tessar lens produces brilliant and lucid images as advertised.One of the cons of this camera is the 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Hybrid LCD display, which can get a bit annoying to deal with at times.Overall though the camera is a solid buy, and I would recommend it.
I'm as low tech as they come. I needed a firewire port so I could upload from my digital video camera. I had no idea what I was doing. I got the specs for the card from my computer manufacturer. I followed the directions that came with the card. It took me all of five minutes to install and I haven't had any problem with it. Yay!
This is completely awesome -- portable, cute, convenient and loud! Its loud enough for its value, you can't really expect a lot but I love that it folds easily and you can pack it away. Its not loud enough for a car (for me anyway), but at a social with friends or some quiet music and alone time, its perfect. Its definitely an essential, at an awesome price.
I've worked with many different routers both professionally on big networks and at home for my own network. For home, I've had the best luck with Netgear and the WGT624 was no exception. I got it out, did the minimal install stuff, and it was up and running. So far it is working great with excellent signal strength. I wouldn't hesitate recommending it to others, especially those who really need a plug in and go device.
I am unable to fax anything out, although I can receive faxes. Copies well but otherwise, a poor investment.
I emailed Kensington customer service to see if they could troubleshoot...find out if my particular USB port on my laptop would be a reason why this light didn't work... They did not even address my question and suggested I return it...well, that is not an easy task for all of us..I would rather have found out more....eventually, I will return the item but I will not reorder..from a company that refuses to discuss it...
This 3 wire splice connector works well for telephone and alarm wire applications. I've spliced maybe a hundred connections with these connectors. These connectors are easy to work with and the connections are secure and solid. I had a couple break (maybe 5 out of 100) when I was crimping the cable, but I suspect it was due to poor wire placement on my part. 100 connectors might seem like a lot, especially if you're just trying to splice a couple of wires, but this is one of those things you never have when you need them. The company I bought it from, L-com, shipped it quickly and packaged the order well. Overall, this is a quality part and I am happy with the purchase.
The Zune can not be used as a portable harddrive like the Apple iPod can. If Microsoft were to fix this via a firmware update then I would give the item four stars.However, lacking that feature is a real negative when you consider nearly all other players have it.Otherwise; I do enjoy the zune interface on the zune itself; it's fast and very clean and well organized. The zune software for the PC could use some work to make it more user friendly; but it is better than iTunes.
Before I purchased the speck hardcase I carried my laptop in a padded zip up canvas type case that fit in the backpack it came with. My laptop still incurred dents and damage from just setting the backpack down. since I bought the hardshell I have no more worries about denting the fragile aluminum casing that the macbook is made of as well as it gives the laptop a unique look. The casing does not add too much bulk to the laptop and it is easy to put on and remove. the only problem I had was with it was the price, $50 was a little pricey but overall the hardshell is a success and I would suggest it to anyone who asks.
I use KVM switches at work and at home and this be far has been the best one. Very easy to set up and use. Worked right out of the box. I use it on two XP boxes and found both and runs great. Cables where the right length. I have only used the switch on the box to move between the two PC and work great. Very little lag time between moving from one PC to the other.Great KVM for the price.
I have the GTM-12 connected to a Garmin C340 in my semi. As a driver I've seen the unit provide information in numerous large cities. The real-time traffic information can sometimes be outdated (a problem with both FM and XM traffic radio broadcasts, incidently) but where I find the unit most informative is CONSTRUCTION ZONES. For instance, I64 in St. Louis is completely shut down between I270 and I170, and this unit display this and knows to route me away from the area. The C330 I have does not support traffic info and would blindly route me down I64.My C340 has been helpful routing me around major traffic jams. When it detects something ahead an icon shows up on the map offering to reroute me. I've found this useful.The only problem I really have with mine is a hardware issue; My GTM-12 seems to be rather sensitive to heat, IE if it sits in the sun while I'm buying fuel, or if I'm running the defroster, the GTM-12 seems to lock up and the Garmin can't talk to it. If I let it cool off and then powercycle it (I pull the 12v power long enough for the Garmin to start its poweroff countdown, then plug it back in) then it seems to recover. I haven't taken the time to contact Garmin about this yet since I'm still on the road with the new unit on its first trip out.) It just doesn't seem to like an ambient temperature over 80F. I don't know if this is common to the GTM-12 or just my particular unit.I plan to renew the nation-wide service when it comes due.UPDATE: The unit I had was quickly replaced under warranty once I contacted Garmin, no arguments or issues. The replacement unit is not at all heat-sensitive and has been working well for the past year. It also appears that Garmin has altered their FM radio subscription service for this unit--it now seems to be free! The expiration date for the FM subscription has a date up around 2027, as I recall...Another feature I discovered is that the FM Traffic information sometimes contains information about unusual events like major league baseball games, NASCAR races, and other such things that can cause localized traffic issues. These show up with an INFO icon in the traffic event list on my elderly StreetPilot.
Donna Tartt is a good writer, not a great writer. Yet, the editors at Adolf Knopf&#8217;s Borzoi Books due her great injustice by not editing enough. In The Little Friend, Tartt takes a dramatic departure from The Secret History and moves south. Her characters are well crafted and take on distinctive voices and personalities. As before, she again takes on a dark and twisted subject. But, unlike the Secret History, the plot is not filled with complex character motives and certainly does not require 555 pages to unfold. So many pages are filled with Tartt&#8217;s thinking and fleshing out of scenes and characters that are completely unnecessary to the story line and of no value to the reader. The only thing this excess accomplishes is to slow any momentum and leave the reader wondering, &#8220;Why do I need to know this?&#8221; Other than character building, this novel displays very little craft. For Ms. Tartt&#8217;s sake, let us hope that she does not spend another wasted decade, but instead matures in her technique and learns economy of words.
Bought this just as a source of sound for my garage gym. It is perfect for exactly that. I play a 3rd generation nano on it, haven't had a single problem yet.
I bought this DVD player andSamsung LNT4671F 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV(see that review for more information).I decided not to buy one of the HD formats until this battle is settled ( I remember the Beta and VHS conflict) and I might never because I don't see how those formats can improve the image quality over this Samsung combo.Goose
This item fits the car adapter of my 2007 Honday Odyssey LX. By combining this item with the other one - Metra 71-1722 - I can install the cd player from 2009 Honda Odyssey LX onto my 2007 LX.
I've not found a lot of minimalist camera cases sized for compact system cameras such as those using the micro four thirds lens mount. This one ended up being just about perfect for my Olympus E-PL2 with the Panasonic 14mm pancake lens (plus UV filter plus lens cap). And unlike the Op/Tech Digital D series cases, this one is easily removable without having to have the camera's neck strap around your neck.
I really like my case and it was a lot cheaper than what you would get it for in the mall. Fits perfectly!
I got my ps-lx250h a few days ago and I love it. It is exactly what I expected it to be. There is even a stylus guard. Make sure you put it up before you play a record! Overall a great player, sound quality is excellent. I see myself as a handy/diy person but even I thought it was a good idea to read the instructions. Five stars, no doubt.
I got the cord to free up where I am going to place the phone inside the room once my home is repaired from water damaged roof. This will allow a kitchen phone to be installed along with a separate directed fax phone in the living room for my desk. Right now we have poor cellphone reception in our area and I have to reconnect my landline.
So when I bought this Mount "Mi-Mount-it! 40 - 70 Inch Tilt Mount for Universal Plasma/LCD Flat Panel TVs, Model No.:MI-303L" I was kinda skeptical about it because of the price being so low, but when I got it and opened it up I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the metal and all of the bolts. I had read some of the reviews before buying and noticed that some had said to not use the bolts that came with the mount, but seeing them I thought how could these bolts not work out. When you see them you will understand. So I got to work, I followed all instructions and got everything level and began to screw in the bolts. Not using very much power at all I broke two bolts halfway in the wall, boy was I upset. TAKE MY ADVICE GO AND BUY NEW BOLTS FROM ANY HARDWARE STORE it will only cost 10 dollars at most. After buying new bolts and remeasuring and pre-drilling all new wholes I mounted my 70 inch Sharp. Dont be cheap buy new bolts!!!
The features are spectacular. The weights, the on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment buttons, even the look of it was great.You'll notice in a few days it has an odd cord. It's strangely stiff, like a tightly woven thread. I thought it was for durability. Maybe it was, I can't see much cutting through it...Which is the problem. See, it puts extra strain on the mouses connection to the USB. The weight of the cord, the way it sort of "kinks" after a few weeks, causes it to put a lot of undue strain on the connection to your computer. Eventually it wears out and it starts disconnecting randomly from your computer - because the weight of the cable causes the jack to fold. I can't get it to work for longer than a few moments now before any jostling movement will cause it to buckle again. I've seen some dethreading near the end and that's the giveaway.It would have been a five-star mouse and I suspect the rugged cord was meant to increase durability - but in practice it actually antagonizes a much bigger problem. Would be best to avoid this model. The g7 is wireless though, I haven't purchased it, but it has largely the same model as this one and I have to say, this mouse was the best one I'd ever owned until this problem occurred.Logitech can't always be perfect.***EDIT***I contacted Logitech and they replaced it with no charge. Logitech gets 5 stars for awesome customer support.
I like this product.. together with my Sony BCG-34HUE Quick Battery Charger , i think i've got the best of the two worlds
I did my research and found too many "issues" with the other products meant to connect to a receiver through my wireless network (no DRM support, WEP/WPA security issues, price, flaky connectivity). I decided to try this Bluetooth device as it circumvents these issues and professed a longer range. I had a difficult time finding a unit in a retail store, and when I did find it in CompUSA, they had them displayed with the iPods instead of with the other digital music/networking equipment. I bet they'd sell more of these if they were in the proper aisle! Anyway, once I got it home the install took 2 minutes (no joke!) Plug in the flashdrive-sized transmitter to a USB port on the PC, plug in the receiver to the provided A/C adaptor and your stereo's aux or phono jacks with provided RCA cables, and voila! They found each other and lived happlily ever after. I opened up Windows Media Player and was listening to my 1000+ MP3 and WMA songs in no time. The caveat here is that you may have to play with the volume levels between your PC, the reciever, and your stereo to avoid distortion. I also found using the equalizer in WMP helped refine the sound - the low frequency output is a little heavy and tends to make mud. I listened to it a while and decided to install the optional software so I could separate the PC sounds from the music being beamed to my stereo.My only complaint is that there is no digital connection. For the price ($149) it should really have a digital option.Bottom Line: Great device for turning your PC's audio library and your stereo into a whole-house music system. Glad I took a chance on this one!
Yet another dead LCD.Gonna contact customer support. I'll let you know how it goes.Also if it's out of one color like say light magenta it won't let you print in any color not even black and white.
I BOUGHT THIS ITEM AND AFTER A WHILE THE SOUND MECHANISM WENT ON THE STEREO, NOT THE SPEAKERS. AND THE REMOTES ARE KIND OF QUIRKY AS WELL. I PURCHASED ANOTHER ONE RECENTLY AGAIN AND IT ALREADY STARTED TO DO STRANGE THINGS LIKE WHEN I TURN IT ON, THE SECOND CD WILL NOT EVEN BE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT IS EVEN IN THE MACHINE. SO BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU BUY THIS ITEM. IF THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT THEN JUST KNOW THAT ONCE YOU BUY IT THAT YOU WUILL BE PURCHASING A NEW STEREO SOON.
I gawked when I saw the price Apple was charging for their ipod car charger, so when I found this off-brand, I thought I'd give it a shot. Works great, and I didn't break the bank.
This case fits the camera perfectly, and protects it from scratches and or any damage from being dropped, ect... the strap is great too as my daughter had lost the one that came with the camera. The only bad thing is there is no extra space for memory sticks, but if you just want a nice looking case for your camera, this is it! (My daughter keeps her memory sticks in her purse anyway!)
This USB HUB works perfectly. Previous reviewers are confused about "required drivers", which are not necessary for USB hubs since they are built into Windows 2000 and Windows XP.I haven't had any problem with it at all, nor any of the many other USB Hubs that I have used.This HUB is BETTER, though, becuase of the two top connections. I have 5 devices connected almost all the time and a number of other devices (camera, camcorder, DVD burner, GPS, Sandisk Cruzer driver, etc.) all of which are EASY to insert, eject because of the way this device is configured.It really is much more convenient to work with than most others.
The camera itself comes with a zip shell that has a belt loop, so the holster is only useful in situations where you are using the camera every few seconds and need both hands free inbetween. It is NOT a substitute for the zip shell: I was walking with it and clipped a doorway, unaware of the added girth from the holster, and the camera fell out of the holster onto a concrete floor! I probably wouldn't have bought it had I known in advance about the zip shell, however I'm not sorry that I have it.
I got this camera as an anniversary gift from my boyfriend. It was affordable, and it looks very modern and sleek. I dont have any problems with taking indoor or outdoor pictures, and it gives a healthy glow to the picture that makes skin, fur, or anything with texture look beautiful. Great for a first camera cause its not hard to use, and doesn't have as many buttons as other cameras but still takes good quality pictures. With most un generic brands of batteries, it takes pictures for a good 4-8 hours.
I purchased about 15 of these cables and I've only had 1 bad one. For the price, they can't be beat. They work great for all of my HDMI needs and have been working for several years with no issues (minus that 1 bad one).
These headphones provide great sound. The Bass is amazing; I had other noise-isolating headphones but to hear, and feel, the bass - at this price point - is surprising. 5 Stars!
Just purchased Pioneer FH-P4200MP Double Din CD/Cassette Receiver that plays CDs with MP3 or AAC for my 1997 Toyota Previa. Had Best Buy install it. Works great. Major upgrade from factory unit it had. Large button controls volume and to chg from FM to cassette to CD just by pushing. Remote control is very cool chgs track, volume or FM to CD etc from backseat. Very few units available have both FM, cassette & CD. Only negative is amber readout and silver vs wanted black finish but these are preferences.
for the money(40 bucks!) the delphi Skyfi3 lived up to my expectations.Yes the construction of this device seems a bit flimsy,but for the added bonus of a mp3 player 2gig sandisk card(3.00)and portable mp3 adapter you wont run out of music to listen to in in your car.you might want to update firmware first as i did and avoid any lock up issues others have had.also dont leave it out in the hot sun this causes the screen to darken up until it cools off
The wearability of this walkman is fine but it is extremely difficult to program. Setting the channels is challenging at best and if you hit the wrong buttons by mistake you can wipe out a bunch of channels. If you do buy this unit make sure you keep all the directions. They're supposed to be on the web somewhere but even that's hard to find. No possible way of figuring it out on your own!!!!
I got this remote to use with my Rebel XTi and have been very pleased. You cannot use it from behind the camera, but it works well from either side or front. I does not have the capability for long exposures like the wired shutter release does, but for what it is I could not ask for more.
Beyond the fact this hard case is BULKY & UNPRACTICAL (you cannot pull down your Tungsten open any longer), the poor design really put your Palm at risk : the two little hooks that fasten the PDA to the case are attached to the most fragile part of the Tungsten, i.e. the sliding back panel. I almost had the Tungsten RIPPED APART when I first try to remove it from the case. So I just decided to trash the case.The Tungsten is an exceptional PDA, but this case doesn't even deserve its Palm brand name. Sure it's hard, but primarly to your Tungsten.
I've had bad luck in the past trying to find headsets that work well enough to not give away or toss. Usually people say my voice is not clear, low in volume and/or that there is a bad hum or static. My latest gamble was with a Plantronics MX250. I received it today and promptly tested it on both ends of all my phones. I finally found a good headset. It works on a Motorola V180, LG-CG225 and even on my Uniden TRU-6495 home phone. It's comfortable to wear and has good sound quality. On the other end it sounds just as good as the phones without the headset.
I am carrying the Velocity 7 with the following Nikon gear: D200 w/ 18-200mmVR lens attached, SB-800 flash & air blower on 1 side, on the other side a 12-24mm & 105mm micro (manual focus) laying horizontal. In the pocket, a Manfrotto mini table-top tripod, a spare D200 battery, 8 AA batteries, 2 CF cards, 2 filters and extra lens caps.I first bought the Velocity 8, thinking that the 7 wouldn't fit everything. But the 8 is bigger than I wanted for a travel bag and calls out "camera bag", something I want to avoid in developing countries. I swapped it for the Velocity 7, which looks more like a "man-purse" than a camera bag. Granted, the Velocity 8 fits everything with a little room to spare - and the 7 is a little tight, with no room for expansion. For me I made the right choice for a travel bag.The key benefit with this bag is that you can swing, open and shoot in a few seconds, unlike a backpack that requires you to dismount, etc. On your shoulder, you can walk around with the bag unzipped with little risk of things falling out.The only complaint so far is that the strap could be more comfortable. I find myself using the strap as shoulder sling or across the chest, not in the way shown in the pictures. But in this mode, you don't get the benefit of the strap cushion. I'll probably end up buying a sponge somewhere in southeast asia to use as a strap pad.
It works fine on my Canon camcorder. But I can feel the vibrations of the DVD while holding the camcorder.
It looks awesome, feels awesome and the click buttons are quite good. But I was dissapointed with the scroll button, it didn't work well, it kept getting stuck, sopmetimes the button was rolling but the screen wasn't scrolling. Otherwise it's a good buy, and totally worth the price
This is an incredible value for a Digital Voice Recorder. It has 1hr. of recording capacity at the highest resolution setting. Over 10 hours of battery life. Voice Activated. All software, cables, earphone piece, and case are included. It's incredibly slim. Easy to manage. And it'll take pictures (not the highest quality but definately am added bonus). What more could you really want?? I am a very satisfied customer.
I have used this company before for a charger I needed to replace and also another flash memory card for a digital camera. You don't need name brands. The clarity of the pictures are as good as they can get so don't hesitate. Save tons of money by using Transcend.
These are the best-fitting small earbuds I have tried. For my ears anyway, they slip in and out easily but stay put, and still provide a good noise isolation seal. With the smaller 3-flange eartip, they insert pretty deeply, which allows me to rest my head on the side without a portion of the earbud jutting out. So comfort-wise, these are great. The sound quality is just pretty good, though. Clarity is good, especially in upper midrange, but these lack extension at the highs and lows, and are generally weak on bass. For comparison, I bought a pair of Klipsch S4's, and the Klipsch's are blowing the ER6i's away with full bass and clear treble. I've broken the ER6i's in for a long period and have tried several different eartips, but the Etymotic sound quality hasn't really changed since day 1. For the price, they're built well, and sound much better than stock iPod earbuds, but there are better choices out there in the same price range.
Excellent product. It even comes with a calibration microphone that tests and calibrates all the speakers and lets you know if any of them is misplaced/out of range for optimum performance.I read the other buyer's review about the remote. Mine does not appear to be defective, although at first I did have trouble using it properly; they have somewhat of a strange design for the COntrol Button with up and down arrows that won't work unless you hit them at exactly the right place. Overall the sound is excellent, everything seems in proper working form, and Amazon gave me free shipping (almost one hundred dollars in extra savings considerng the weight of the box these things come in). I had previously purchased a comparable RCA, that I gave a good review to, but this unit is by far better, both in features and in performance.
This TV is wonderful except for the high pitched noise that other users have described. I just opened mine and I have the same problem with the nosie. My unit was manufactured in March 2007 but I don't know if that means anything. I called Samsung and customer service said there were no recalls but they offered to send our a service person, however why spend so much on a TV if it is defective out of the box. Samsung is generally one of the better LCD makers, however, in this case stay away.
I purchased the iTrip hoping to use it in my car. At first it seemed to work, but I noticed the sound quality was very poor from the start. Even when I placed the iTrip within one meter of my car's antenna, the sound quality did not improve. A bit like trying to tune in an FM station that is just a little too far away to give you a proper signal.I tried changing to different stations to attempt a better signal, but the sound quality was the same or worse. Shortly after trying this, the unit failed completely. Each time I'd reset my iPod the unit would start at normal volume, then get quieter and quieter until at last it was nearly impossible to hear the music unless the radio volume was turned all the way up.I've given up and stopped using the iTrip. I should have known better. I suspected it was junk before I bought it and now I'm out the money I spent on it. Save your money, don't buy the Griffin iTrip.
Coming up as a kid, I've always wanted a pair of Technics 1200 during the 80's just could not afford them, now nearly 30 years later with research, the Technica PL120 will do just fine, its has everthing the 1200 will do just lower priced. I've read serveral reviews about the hum noise on the PL120 to take care of this problem, when changing to a new cartridge, make sure you use metalic screws,some cartridge have metal heads that pick up noise. If you experience the hum noise try unscrewing the cartridge from the head shell lead leaving the wires intack and connecting it back to the tone arm, if no hum is detected get metalic screws. Bottom line a good product for DJs. I would have rated this 5 stars, but Technics holds the name. (Cadillac) (Ford) They both get you from A to B.
I have several hubs, this is the only brand with a problem and that problem is serious -- when I connect it to my PC or when I connect anything to either the hub or to the card reader slots, it reboots my PC. I have tested many hubs for work and this is by far the worst, complete junk! I have tried both powered and unpowered, same effect. I have tried booting up with this connected and it will often reboot the PC. All this device is good for is giving you the blue screed of death!As a side note, I am an electrical engineer and I have designed many USB compliant devices. This is NOT compliant.
Like anything, this just takes a little getting used to. It's my first MP3 player and I've overall been really happy with it.An anecdote - one thing I noticed on my player was that you really have to push to get the headphones in all the way. I thought the player was broken as the sound quality was tinny and metallic - I was scouring the internet for hours to see if anyone else had experienced the same problem - I was about to send the thing back. Turns out I simply hadn't pushed the headphone jack in all the way. My friends still haven't let me live that one down...Pros:- Extendable memory- Looks great- Stopwatch- FM Radio- Easy to use menu- Good display- Good battery life- Software easy to install and use- Armband is goodCons:- Headphones are cheap (good enough for running with though as they hook nicely over your ears)- Stopwatch only shows last two laps and takes a bit of getting used to- Carry clip needs to be bent into shape otherwise the player will fall out- USB cover will get lost after two minutes of owning it- Designed for righties- Only plays certain file types (it won't accept a lot of the RealPlayer formats - you'll have to use Windows Media format or MP3)
Despite what it says on the box, this wireless receiver does not work with Windows 7. I spent hours on the phone with a very courteous tech rep in India but was not able resolve the driver compatibility problem. I eventually returned the product to Amazon which, as always, was a simple process. If you read some of the negative reviews for this product you will see that others encountered the same problem.
As a geographically challenged person I often get lost hiking through new areas and even have great difficulty locating my car in large parking lots. The Garmin worked exactly as advertised and has significantly reduced my walking/parking anxieties.The "bread crumb" trail that appears on the screen has proved to be a simple and accurate way to retrace the route traveled and recently helped me find my way back after a 10 mile hike.Battery life is good and I usually carry a couple of spare AAA batteries for safety. I'm glad it doesn't use rechargeable batteries which can be inconvenient to recharge.The Garmin receives my unconditional recommendation. The price is reasonble, quality is good and performance is excellent.
I got this camera from OD. It has got nice features. It takes good pictures in low light. I love the macro mode in the camera.It eats battery power. You need plenty of backup when you go on vacation.
This is simple to install and use. It keeps the Ipod charged and also makes the music on it accessible.
Good product from ATI for my older but still strong computer. I also have a $ 2000 dollar card ( Matrox Pro ), but you do not see the difference and in analog mode it works as good or better.
Its not 1.5" thick, its like 1.75". And more than 6.5lbs. ...P>Its a desktop replacement mobile athlon, not the real mobile athlon. There is a big price difference between the types and you can see more on AMD's website. ...P>Not to mention that it runs very hot. Its not a fault of the Athlon which runs at 600MHz most of the time but a bad design by Compaq. The northbridge from ATI is too hot and so are the RAM modules. RAM get scorching hot and would burn your lap. Compaq couldn't even design proper cooling for this?The laptop hard drive is very noisy and so is the flimsy keyboard. Think carefully before getting this. Not worth unless you get tons of rebates ...
I knew what I wanted, so I went looking through all tripod heads I could find. The Bogen - Manfrotto 3275 / 410 Compact Geared Head fit my needs perfectly. The quick release made attaching and detaching a snap. The adjustment knobs worked very intuitively. Gross movements with a quick twist of one of three release levers. Very fine tuned adjustments with one of three knobs positioned next to the levers. And a bubble level. And black. And very sturdy. And machined well. And there's a matching black Bogen - Manfrotto tripod available for under $200 to go with it. Perfect, and I don't often say that.
Works fine to install an aftermarket radio in my 2010 Nissan Versa S. Plugs right in to the existing antenna adapter to give me a standard antenna plug. However, you CANNOT skip the blue wire. You must attach it to your head unit on either the blue/white remote turn on lead or the blue accessory lead. Without doing that, your reception will be terrible (but will work) and may make you think it's your radio or speakers. No idea how it fixes it, but it seems to be a common issue with the Nissan antennas/adapters. Coupled with the new HU, it makes a huge improvement in existing reception over the old HU.
the zen is a great hard drive player right after the apples on the plus side longer battery power and it's user changable on minus side too big and heavy ( no foolin )i have both and love both
Let's be clear: I have no complaints whatsoever about the CS70. Works perfectly, easy to connect / set-up, and great sound quality. The headset is very comfortable, and the range is excellent.Only complaint: the way Amazon packages the HL10 lifter. I order the package (CS70 w/ HL10) and wound up with 2 HL-10 lifters. Seriously, this could not have been more confusing.Overall, very pleased with the product.
It works. What else do you need? The IIIC can connect wirelessly with my laptop, so I'm glad to be done with the cradle.
love this one. Tried other cordless ones, but like the small head on this one. You can really reach all areas of the mouth. Just make sure you put it in your mouth before you turn it on or the toothpaste will go flying due to the speed of the brush. my dentist is pleased.
Had my doubts after reading reviews about cable lengths, talked to local store techs, and they gave examples of up to 100 ft runs in the store. So had a 65 ft cable made up finished hookup in short order. Did as instructions required and no problems. This is with a BEFSR41.
I bought the Canon Powershot S2 IS and this SD card. It's the only SD card I have ever owned but wow its fast. It's 1 GB. Some of the reviews said it might be a little slow. I don't think so at all. I have taken over 300 pics at one of the highest quality settings and I'm not even close to using half of the capacity.I would have given it 5 stars but I don't have anything to compare it to.
I just received it after the shortest shipping time ever, less then 1 day, and for a great price ($9.72 + $5.49 shipping).I was a little weary about this mouse since no reviews here and other sites i found reviews didn't talk it up. But i'msuper happy with this mouse and will totally enjoy it for years to come.OVERVIEW~~~~~~~~I opened the package, easy with a sharp pocket knife, just be careful. The USB wireless receiver has one of the longestcords I've seen which i like having the flexibility to put it wherever. The mouse came with 2 AA batteries which is niceeven though in the future i will use my own rechargeable batteries. The mouse also has an on/off switch, and a light tolet you know it has power. The shape of the mouse looks a little weird but it fits right hands perfectly and also lefthands and slight grip of the mouse is perfect for any type of hand even sweaty ones. I plugged it into a PC runningWindows XP and a PC running Windows 7 and it didn't even need to install drivers, it just worked when i pushed the linkbutton on the mouse and the wireless receiver.Pros~~~~-No Driver Installation-Great Feel-Looks Great-Has Extra buttons that don't need programming for the Internet-Free Batteries-Works Perfectly-Changing mouse speed done easily after software on disc is installed (Installed on Windows 7 fine even though disk doesnot say it supports it). Just right-click the mouse icon added in the status bar and click "Active Mouse Properties"Cons~~~~-When you change speed for this mouse it slows my other mouse speed to a crawl (not big deal but still a con)OTHER COMMENTS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I have yet to try the buttons for other uses and probably won't.
I purchased this FM modulator for my Chevy Tahoe. It did not have compatible antenna plugs, so I asked to return it. The vendor, ANTOnline, said I could return it but their return policy would apply. I was afraid that meant that even though they advertised this thing as universal fit, but it wouldn't fit the Tahoe, that they would not return the $7 shipping and there would be a restocking charge. Twice I sent emails asking for that clarification but received no response. From now on I will be certain to first, determine who Amazon is shoving me off to when making a purchase, and second, call those vendors if they have a phone to ask if their product is as advertised and what they do if it doesn't work as advertised. I will no longer do business with vendors with no phones. Purchasing on the internet is getting more and more risky and challenging each day.
I reviewed te tech specs on this item carefully before buying. The technical descriptions do not state any bandwidth limitations, only that CAT5 wiring is supported. Upon installation, and reviewing the fine print on the last page of the manual, it turns out that this device does in fact not support 1000Mbps connections.It will work fine for normal use around the house, but if you are looking specifically for high-speed networking devices, don't get this one. Calling D-Link customer service was a load full of wasted time. The representatives have no technical knowledge, don't the the device from another, and generally give incorrect information. Even speaking with a supervisor was highly disappointing. As a result, I will stay clear from D-Link going forward.
Worked very well until I acidently hit the adapter with mi leg and broke it. It is too long.
As a novelist, I needed a good clean printer and scanning center and preferred it to take up little room, have multiple ink cartridges so I can save money when needing to change colored ink, and wanted a reliable brand. I didn't have a lot to spend to start off with. (Writers don't make the best of money for the most part.) For the price and the quality, the Brother has excelled for me. It was easy to set up, changing the ink is simple, and I've yet to have a paper jam. Kudos, Brother.
I've used the headphones heavily for 4 months now - I travel by plane a lot and work in a noisy environment - the headphones are great for both.I originally looked for noise reducing phones but found that the decent ones are very pricey, don't have great sound quality and comfort (the degree to which headphones reduce noise is largely determined on how tight the phones fit).I chose these as the best balance between sound quality, price, and noise reduction (fully covers ears). I couldn't be happier with them. They muffle out background noises effectively on the plane, allowing me to get lost in an audiobook or tune. I often fall asleep with them on while traveling so I can vouch for their comfort.In the office they help me prevent distractions - ambiance audio works especially great to help keep me focused. My ipod has no problem delivering plenty of volume through them. I often wear them 4+ hrs. a day. At times my ears get a bit warm but I think that's a trait of all ear-covering phones.They fold into themselves into a lump which fits into an included storage bag and fits well in my travel bag. Sound quality is excellent - my untrained ears can really hear differences in recording fidelity.
This is a very handy kitchen appliance. It makes the best homemade french fries! Very easy to use and clean. Love, Love, love it!
This device worked right out of the box. With 2 desktop PCs, a laptop with 802.11B wireless, a Palm Tungsten C wireless PDA with 802.11b, and an XBox 360 with a 802.11b wireless adapter, I was able to get all of these devices working flawlessly in under an hour. Security was easy to setup and the overall throughput for the wireless devices is more than acceptable. I'd recommend this unit to others with a mix of wired and wireless devices.
This battery is sold as an accessory extra battery for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera with 12X Optical Zoom. Wanting a spare battery to have one to charge while the other was in use, I ordered this recommended spare. But it doesn't fit the camera!! Unfortunately, since I had ordered the camera and accessories as a gift, when it was actually given several weeks later, I no longer had the relevant paperwork from Amazon. It may be a perfectly good battery, but not for this camera that it is sold with. I'm hoping that Amazon will rectify the problem.
Considering this was the cheapest one on the shelf, I didn't expect much, but I must say I was quite surprised. Installation was simple, within 10 minutes of cracking the case of my computer I was burning DVDs. The included Roxio software was a decent package covering most of the stuff you'd do with a DVD burner. Maybe not the best software package for power users, but for the average user it has everything they need. I'm very pleased with it.
i have to say that this is prolly the best mp3 player too get,its easy to install..itunes works very well,it does not mess ur computer up like most mp3's..i highy recommend u buy this product
Perfect for body and 1 lens plus some other small equipment. Nice bag overall. I highly recommend it. . .
Great deal. I am using this for a MacBook Pro to LG LED TV. I got the minidisplay port to HDMI Adapter and this cord for $10. I previously tried to go from minidisplayport to dvi and then dvi to component. It didn't work for squat (Paid $26). So then I bought this and it works like a champ. Good picture quality and easy to use/setup. If using this product like I did, definitely a good investment.
! was about to complete my order on this item when i saw the shipping and handling costs, so I will now look to some other E business to buy this product.
Can not review this item because I ordered the wrong thing,I had to reorder the correct one recently! I hope it is theright one
If you are looking for an inexpensive firewire Pci Card Adapter that is easy to install and use, look no further. The TRENDnet firewire Pci card adapter came with easy-to-follow instructions and a six foot firewire cable.
I didn't believe when I purchased this Antenna that was going to be with good reception specially where HD channels in the area where I live, once I installed it (easy) in the roof not a problem at all, I searched HD channels with good reception and I dont need to pay for any cable companies. for the price I fully recommend it.
I got some good photo prints out of this printer, and I used 3rd party ink, which was pretty cheap. But the yellow print head clogged after 1 year and I could not get it working again, and I'm pretty good at fixing printers in general. I tried everything.Do yourself favor and buy a Canon; I got the 870 all in one, and everybody on Amazon just raves about it. Hard to find a bad review, and it even prints double-sided! FAX too! Great printer.
It's an awesome router and is very easy to set up. As simple as inserting a CD and the software will walk you through the set up process.
The mouse itself works wonderfully. However, Battery life is short, about 5 days. Turning the mouse off when not being used does help, but its still only a small increase in life.
Some of my family lives in another state and we wanted to start Skyping. This webcam is great. The perfect size and can be used on a desktop or a laptop. Easy to install and great picture clarity.
The highs are detailed without being harsh, the lows are articulated, tight and smooth. You will be amazed what you can hear in your music that you could not before. A word of warning, however. MP3's encoded below about 192 will sound flat. There will be a lot of detail, however relative to a CD the sound with be noticably lacking. Also, these headphones are extremely comfortable. You may need to stretch the headband out a bit so that the cans aren't putting too much pressure on the top of your jaw, but that is an easy fix.In short, highly recommended.
This laptop case is an excellent buy if you're looking for a stylish and durable case. It's overall quality is well worth the price. I shopped around for style-orientated cases and this was the only one that really appeals to the eye. Be aware that the case nicely fits the laptop, mobile mouse, and a few papers and cords, but nothing else. Fits most 15'' laptops, but nothing larger. Be sure to compare your laptop's dimensions with the case's.
Yesterday we bought the 46" XBR2 and had to return it for the 40" because it was too big for our room. We didn't see any clouds on the 46" but unfortunately, with the 40" we have the "cloud" issue that some have mentioned. We exchanged it for another one and it too has the problem. We have spent the whole weekend buying and returning TV's. Consumer Reports had this so highly rated- too bad they didn't get one with the "clouds". They could have saved some of us alot of hassle! If you google "Sony XBR Cloud issue" you will find a response from a Sony rep. asking that you make some setting changes and they are also offering a self service software update which they will send you when it becomes available in mid Feb. Not sure at this point if this TV is going to be a keeper. Like many others it has a fine picture and the sound quality is really good. For the money we paid for this unit I would have expected a product without a defect. Even with the self service update I am not guaranteed that it will take care of the problem. By the time that can be tested the 30 day return window is over.????? I think Sony is going to have to come out with something that will give me a warm and fuzzy feeling or the TV is going back. The clock is ticking!! I hope Sony steps up to the plate because I really like everything else about this TV.
This is great for the gym, walking, or any activity that you would want to clip on your MP3.
Simply put: it is what it says it is.This is my second purchase of this product because my ex took the last one I had.It's the perfect solution to hook up my laptop to my TV for watching streaming and downloaded shows/movies.
Just bought this notebook for my wife, who wanted a notebook PC for the desk in our kitchen. Great specs for the price (got a great deal on a floor model at an office supplies store), especially the 512MB of RAM. Wireless works perfect on my home LAN. Installed MS Office for the kids' homework assignments and it runs really well. Haven't tried to run any cutting edge games, but that's not the purpose. Can't understand why other people have knocked this system, especially those that don't actually own it.
I've been using the Mio c520 for a couple of weeks now and it is a decent GPS. This is my first GPS so I don't really have anything to compare it against. I have only used the GPS functions so far and cannot comment on the other features such as music, photos or bluetooth.What I Like:The widescreen of the Mio is very good. I like the split screen with the information to the right which is easy to monitor and is very informative.The unit is very informative in regards to when to make turns and I like having the next street name or exit number displayed where it is easy to find.The routes suggested by the system are OK. There is a secondary road I prefer to travel that runs parallel to a primary road that Mio wants to use and I haven't figured out how to get Mio to use it. When I travel via the secondary road, Mio does the route recalculation but, instead of recognizing that the road I'm on will get me to the same point, it keeps directing me to turn back to the road it wants me to be on.The low price is a nice selling point for this device.What I don't Like:In two weeks of ownership, I've experienced at least 5 "reboots" of Mio while driving. The system just shuts down and I have to select through the menu options to get back into MioMap. Once MioMap is running again, the route you were on is still selected but it is concerning that these shutdowns are occurring. I haven't contacted Mio support, yet.Battery life is terrible. I'm only getting about 1.5 hours per charge so I have to keep the car charger handy when driving on trips longer than that.In the Information screen, the only POI's it lists are gas stations. Haven't figured out how to get other POI's to show up.Summary:I would recommend this unit if you want to get a decent GPS for under $250. However, I suggest doing some extensive research to determine if this rebooting problem has been reported by others before making a final decision.
VERY HAPPY WITH PRODUCT FIT GREAT ON MY GIRLFRIEND PHONE PLUS SHE LOVED THE FACT THAT IT HAD CREDIT CARD SLOTS.
Memory worked as planned. It increased the speed of my laptop. However, only had the memory for about a month before my hard drive was shot. So, I can't give accurate review for the long term.
I've had these headphones for four months now, and never have I heard better quality. They are comparable to the Beatz headphones, minus the swag and the brand name. They cover my ear completely, drowning out unwanted noise, and are comfortable enough to wear for very long periods of time. I have even slept in these.Despite how flimsy the bridge looks, I find it to be very durable. I carry these around constantly and they do not get babied.
Anybody who has bought headphones in the $10-30 range has probably experienced the same thing I have: lousy sound. I listened to a friend's set of high-end Sennheiser headphones last year and the brand name stuck in my head. So a few weeks ago I decided to buy a set of headphones and went for the low end of the brand I knew. It was a good thing I did.First, the cord is of good length, 10 feet. This wasn't a big concern as I was originally planning on using these at work but just for fun I decided to test them on my home stereo system (Harman/Kardon) and a DVD (The Matrix, what else!). I put the volume to a level that would normally get readings on a Richter scale and let it rip. I was amazed at the clarity of the sound, richness of the bass, and above all, no distortion. That was something I didn't expect from a $20 pair of headphones. Needless to say, these haven't made it into work with me yet as they reach to my couch just fine. I still watch movies without the headphones when I can, but at night they're perfect. Another great thing about these are don't get uncomfortable during extended periods of time.If you're looking for some great quality, low priced headphones, these are the ones you need.
Very very handy item, adds extreme flexibility to my digital camera because with this i can instantly transfer images to any pc without having to carry the camera's USB cable, or a card reader. Excellent quality as well
I got these speakers well over a year ago for my iPod Nano, and they still work well. The sound is surprisingly full for the speakers, and the price was decent as well compared to other speakers. The volume is not an issue at all, it is as loud as a $200 speaker my friend bought. But if you are looking for a speaker that will be heard over a crowd of people in a party, etc. then this product is not for you. The only thing I didn't like was after a year the sound wouldn't come out of one of the sides of the speaker. You can adjust the position of the movable speaker heads until they both produce sound. Otherwise, its a great speaker that I suspect will last me a long time
This is some of the most vivid, long lasting ink I have used. I found out the hard way that it does not pay to use generic ink. Epson has some of the best printers and ink quality on the market. You will not be disappointed.
The Cokin Speed filter adds streaks of lights to give the impression that something is rushing by. If you want some part of your photo to stay sharp, place the hole of the filter in front of your lens. And don't use too small an aperture, or you'll see the filter rather than the effect. The Speed filter works best with lenses from 35 mm to 200 mm, and is very effective with the Cokin Creative Filters (375), Sunset (197,198), Color Polarizing (161-163), Vari-Color (170-173) and many others.
I've been using it in an esxi server for a while now and it is running great. NIC teaming greatly increased throughput. Very reliable card.
They ship it in a Garmin factory box with no instuctions on how to attach any of the 6 different colored wires.....Now that's just great.
works as described.makes watching television much less annoying as it keeps the commercials from being ungodly loud while the movie speech is hard to hear, with this is all sounds right !i would be willing to purchase from this company again.
Outstanding product on all levels. Extremely high definition edge to edge, no distortion of any kind in addition to outstanding color rendering, (true to life). I ware eye glasses so adjustability is of concern to me.The Gold Rings offer full adjustability to dial in the separation between your eyes with the ability to lock them into position once you have the perfect spread. The exterior cladding is very comfortable, easy to grip and should stand up to bumps and scrapes without damage. I will be using these for hunting so I will update this review after my trip
Garmin stuff just works. I have it to add detailed map info to my GPSMAP 178C GPS/Sounder. It works as advertised. What more can you ask for?
Si algo les faltaba a las palm para ser perfectas era el color, y esta lo tiene, aparte con muy buena nitidez. Las fotos a pesar de ser 256 colores se ven bastante bien. El unico defecto que le encontre es que al Sol hay que poner el brillo al maximo para poder ver, de todas formas este no es un gran problema, por lo menos para mi, porque rara vez la uso al Sol. Por ahi lei que le criticaban el mayor tama&ntilde;o,es 0,5 cm mas larga que las otras III, en la practica no se nota.
Installed this battery into a 3Gen iPod. Charged up played just fine (for a week). Now will show full charge but charge only lasts for about 30 minutes.Don't waste your money.
I have had these for about six months, once they are seated correctly the sound quality is phenomenal. Outside noise is isolated as good as it can be for an in-ear model, bass is clear and distinct, mids are there, highs aren't too brightBe careful with how far in you put them. In order to get the best sound they need to go in FAR. The problem is if you have larger ear canals, and they go in too far, the rubber tip can become stuck in your ear canal. In my case the seal was too tight and when I removed the earbud by pulling on it (not the wire) the rubber tip was still lodged in my ear canal. I had to go to the hospital and have it removed by a specialist!
After researching cameras for months, I decided on this one to replace my old HP 3 mexapixel. One of my main requirements was the lag time between clicking the button and the picture being captured, because that drove me crazy with my old camera. This one is great! It takes long videos that are fabulous, and the various settings are very cool -- fireworks, different night modes etc., many of which I used recently on a cruise and allowed me to capture pictures I never could have gotten with the old camera. Size and weight are great -- I keep it with me all the time now! The only problem I've had is getting red-eye even with the red-eye setting on, but not sure if it is operator error. This is a great all-purpose camera for anyone who wants an easy to use, convenient high quality camera.
I have had the same problem with the toner but my toner lasted from Dec 27/04 until April 6/06.I replaced the toner and then I was back in business even though there was ink in the cartridge.I have been printing a lot of business cards of late and after doing about 50 through the front slot, the regular feed no longer works. I have no idea what is going on with this. The warning light comes on, I press the button and it does one more. It keeps printing one at a time. Not the fastest way to print 20 pages.
Good and sturdy made of thick plastic also can be painted to match your wall color It serves its purpose well.
I put these speakers into my son's 89 Chevy Truck....they sound great! I would recommend them and they are easy to install.
I am no real expert in music quality (i.e. bass is too weak, etc.), but I think the sound is good, and I am very pleased with this purchase. These headphones definitely deliver in terms of noise cancelling. I took the train a few days ago, and the difference between having the noise cancelling on, versus not, was huge. I look forward to taking them with me on my next flight.I particularly like the fact that there is volume control on the cable - that way I can easily adapt the volume without having to find my iPod or whichever other device I'm using.They are expensive, yes, but I think worth it.
I just bought a pair of these Tweeters and they're kicking ass. It's kinda hard to install it because the stock one have a really short cable. The tweeters are nice and loud so I'll rate this thing 5 stars and the price is really cheap + fast shipping. I'd recommend this thing for anyone that wants extra deep sounds !!
I CANNOT BELIEVE NOBODY IS WRITING TO COMFIRM THAT THIS PLAYER WILL LEAVE GOUGES IN SOME OF YOUR DVD DISCS MAKING THEM UNPLAYABLE AND UNABLE TO COPY. I'VE OWNED THIS PLAYER FOR 2 YEARS AN ONLY RECENTLY SAW A REVIEW WARNING THIS MIGHT HAPPEN AND IT HAS. THE PLAYER WILL SAY DISC IS DIRTY AND AFTER CLEANING THE PLAYER STILL SAYS DISC DIRTY THEN ON INSPECTION YOU'LL SEE THESE HALF MOON SCRATCHES AROUND THE EDGE. PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR HOME MOVIES IN WITHOUT A BACK-UP COPY STORED!!!
I have been using this microphone for about 4 months regularly and I think it is great. Everyone I talk to says I sound clear and there is no background noise. The mic itself tilts up or down which is also handy. For the price and quality, I give 5 stars.
I have owned several of these over the years and think they are one of the best dryers I have used. They don't have a lot of bells and whistles (just Hi and Lo settings), but if you want a light and powerful dryer that doesn't take up a lot of room, this is it. Also like the very compact size of this unit (you won't get arm cramps trying to hold this while drying).The wall mount is a nice feature.
I bought the Magellan. I took it from my house to college. A 4 hour trip. Except it kept wanting me to go a way that is 7 hours. Further in the the middle of the trip it got lost and changed time to arrival and miles to next action.
I'm getting intermittent left-channel dropping on this after 1.5 years of continuous use. I'm not sure whether thats typical or not, but this far I've been very happy with the unit.Beware the price - the current seller is charging about twice what they should be for it. Check around first.
Ignore all the reviews from thick-headed idiots complaining that these headphones are too small or will crush your head. They are totally adjustable and sound incredible.I thought my Bose headphones were great for noise cancellation and hifi sound, but these blow them out of the water. They actually reduce sound enough that I would bet I could use them as hearing protection at the gun range. Seriously, they are that quiet.My only complaint-- and it's a small one-- is that the leatherette covering seems very soft and thin. I fear it will eventually tear or wear through so I'll just have to be gentle.
The speakers fit right into the original door spaces with no drilling or cutting. The only problem that I had was when I turned up the music you got this popping sound in the background. But to fix that I just soddered the wires onto the quick connect/disconnect and it fixed the background popping sound. Overall for the price they are tremendous speakers.
I bought this camera because I wanted an inexpensive camera to take on vacation with us that would still take good pictures.My wife and I were tired of lugging her 8MP Nikon around Disney in the hot Florida sun.In stepped the Sony W50. It is fairly small and the battery life is amazing. It takes pretty good pictures indoors and even better ones outdoors.The ISO that can go up to 1000 is misleading. It'll go up that high but the pictures are barely usable for prints. It also takes way too long between shots indoors (but we might be spoiled by using a more advanced camera for so long).Camera is well built and mostly aluminum (2 plastic doors are a drag). The battery/Memory Stick door keeps popping open on me. Thankfully the battery and Memory Stick are "locked" in and do not fly out when the door opens.I do not like the fact that Sony has to use their own Memory Card format as I already own many SD and Compact Flash cards. I don't see any purpose for this other than Sony making more money. There is no benefit to Mmeory Sticks as far as I can see.The screen is big but the picture quality is not the best. And it scratched kind of easily after a few days of ownership. The cables use Sony connections so a standard USB cable cannot be used here to connect to a TV or computer like on all of my other digital cameras. So you must always have teh Sony cables with you. It also takes quite a bit of time to charge the batteries. On my Canon that takes rechargable AA's, I'm up and running in 15 minutes, not 6 hours. But I don't know of any ulracompact that uses AA's so I can't really blame Sony.Now that I complained a little, let me get to why I bought the camera. As mentioned, it is small and pretty light. It fits in my pocket and I hardly know its there. It takes good pictures and using a 1GB Memory Stick I can store more than enough shots for a days worth of shooting which coincides with battery life at abut 390 shots.What I really like although it was not wy I bought the camera, is that you can shoot video until you fill the memory card. My other cameras are limited to 15 or 35 seconds worth of shooting. I'm not gonna throw away my digital camcorder, but I don't have to carry it as much and I can still get some pretty good videos.I also plan on purchasing a 4GB Mmeory Stick which should give me some sort of combination of 700 pics and 1:30 video all in a tiny package.It ended up being much cheaper than similar cameras from Canon and Olympus. Granted it had fewer bells and whistles, but I have other cameras for that. They are just too big to lug around on vacation.
After a few days of use with my Nikon CoolPix S3000, this card suddenly stopped being readable and lost several days worth of pictures. Do not buy.
Worked perfectly.! Had no issues with this product while I used it. Great price and stores a lot of memory, photos, music and so forth.
This is the second Garmin 360 I've purchased (this one for my daughter away at collage). The size is wonderful, small enought to put in your in your pocket and not be bothered by it. The screen is very good; only in the brightest direct light from above does it wash out (easily corrected with 1" aluminum hood I've taped to the top of the unit to shade the screen from above). The bluetooth provides excellent hands free support with the unit (tested with Moto Razor, Blackberry Curv & iPhone). The MP3 player performs well, iave used with 2GB & 4GB SD cards and ALSO with 8 & 16GB SDHC cards; the latter suprized me as it was NOT documented to support SDHC but it does. Battery life wo/MP3 is about 4-5 hrs, with MP3 about 3-4; so your going to need to plug it in for any long drives. But for around town use a single charge will probably get you there and back. For the Amazon price (&lt;$240) I feel this is the best GPS w/MP3 & Bluetooth on the market.
I was looking for a notebook for travel. I found it. It's light, elegant and powerfull. I'm very satisfied.
these are very nice looking and sounding cables. the quality of the parts and assembly is quite good. i'd buy more from this manufacturer
Well after several days of research and much trial and tribulation I decided to purchase these at the local "big box" electronics store - they are going back in the morning. I consider myself quite the audiophile although headphones are not my bag, at least not until I recently spent several thousand dollars on Mac systems, i-try-my-pods & laptops and thought "what the heck, let's give personalized listening a try again".Being a consumer of high-end automotive systems I like my sound live and responsive. At home, I prefer my Infinity multi-speaker (3 per channel) surround system and my deep, rich Velodyne bass. Hate Bose, there's simply nothing there for me. With this in mind and being a bridge and tunnel commuter in NY for many years with a CD player screwed in my ears, I wanted a headphone that blocked some noise while giving more than decent sound quality.Unless I got some broken-down return item (it was sealed) the Sennheiser PX 200W are simply awful. I first tried them with my laptop and an actual CD - no good/ Then to the iPod (it's white supposed partner) and even worse. Since this was basically where I wanted to use them, I didn't even try the portable hand-held DVD player although I did slip a DVD movie in the laptop and nothing better came of it. Overall the sound "highs" gave an a chill, very screechy and undefined. On the lows, I had to go through many, many songs to be sure as the bass was dull and sounded like it was over-amped! It's just disappointing, they had such average reviews and for the price, that was all I expected, but it's simply not there.On the style, they are "cool". Took me a while to figure out how to get them out of the case from the factory without breaking the cord. They fold up sweet and there is a built-in cord winder on the uniquely designed case - the top of which folds around and I'm sure I would break in a week. Getting the phones back in the case is a chore and the ear cups have to be queezed in - perhaps this is why they state "easily replaceable ear cups", you'll probably need to after a short while.Well it's back to the drawing board. I popped on an old pair of collapsible AIWA HP-A260's and they sound a heck of a lot better than the Sennheiser's. Maybe on up to Shure's next.
The part of the headphone that wraps around the ear is very large and not malleable; so you cannot adjust them in any way. They are not good for anyone with small ears (i.e. women or children) because the ear wrap around is just too large. I'm sure they work great if you have larger ears; but there needs to be a smaller size in these headphones for everyone else.
After printing very few documents, this cartrige ran out of ink. Before I even bought this printer the salesperson warned me that it would run out quickly. I didn't think it could be that bad, but it IS!!
I had my heart initially set on the G7 (cordless), but after seeing that Logitech had gone through the trouble to improve its original G5, while the G7 was still on the original design, I gave the G5 a harder look. I'm glad I did. It's much cheaper than the G7, easier to find retail, the variable weights are really cool, and the latter swayed my final decision. The cord is absolutely not a problem, so getting a cordless would have solved nothing, and would have added the cumbersomeness of dealing with swapping batteries. The built-in, on-the-fly resolution change buttons are a godsend for sniping. Lastly, when I describe this mouse to my friends at work, they treat me with new-found respect because they know I'm a *serious* gamer - heh.
I bought this remote several months ago and it works as advertised and was easy to setup and use. One complaint I have about is it EATS batteries when not in use. The batteries that came with it were dead within a couple of weeks. I purchased more and they too went dead in a couple of weeks. I don't use it all that often and store it in the receiver as shown in the pictures. Emails for support request to the manufacturer went un-answered. So, all in all, I would say stay away from this item. Not worth the money wasted on changing the batteries in the remote.
Coby has used non-square pixels in this photo frame and the resolution of the frame is 351x268 (much lower than their advertized 480x268). If you want photos to take up the entire screen, then it's a pain, but it can be done. Here is what you must do. When you turn on the unit, click the 16:9 button on the remote so that photos extend to the edges of the screen. Also, go into setup, go down one to Photo and then over one to View Mode and set it to "Original" rather than "Autofit."If you do the math, you'll notice that 351x268 has an aspect ratio of 1.31, but the physical frame has an aspect ratio of 16x9 or 1.78 (the frame is 6.0in x 3.375in). So, if you want a photo to take up the full 16x9 screen AND look normal, you will need to crop your photos to a 16x9 aspect ratio and then reduce the photo's pixel count to 702x468 (twice the units actual resolution).Here are the steps with Adobe Photoshop Elements v 2.0:(1) Use the Crop Tool, with Width set to 16 in and Height to 9 in, and crop your photo as you like. Note that your photo will not actually be 16 inches in width. The 16in x 9in merely ensures the proper widescreen aspect ratio.(2) Image->Resize->Image Size(a) Uncheck Constrain Proportions(b) Set width to 702 pixels(c) Set height to 468 pixelsThe faces in your photo will look tall and thin. Don't worry, because the non-square pixels of the Coby Photo Frame will stretch it back out to look normal.So that is how you get the photos to fill the frame for widescreen. Once you go through all of this photo resizing mess above, you will notice that blue skies are washed out and many color details are missing. Therefore, Coby offers the following (1) misinformation regarding their products true resolution. (2) No help on getting your photo to fit the unit. (3) Non-square pixels - another brilliant move by Coby! (4) No information on color-depth, and I would be surprised if this unit can display more than 256 simultaneous colors given the poor color rendering of the photos.In addition to all of this, I have owned other Coby products that repeatedly fail, even when you have Coby tech support fix the product again and again. I will be surprised if this thing lasts.
I bought these based on the high ratings, and was not disappointed by the sound quality of the recordings for my podcast. Many people told me my recordings sounded professional. Tip: angle the mic up near your nose to avoid unwanted breathing noises getting recorded.I primarily bought these because I used to live on a noisy street, and using any mic resulted in people thinking I lived on the Death Star with TIE Fighters zooming by. Not ideal for Skype calls and recording your voice. The external noise cancellation feature works fantastic -- I even ran a portable fan and my window A/C unit to try and thwart it, but still the noise-blocking worked.The only real downside to these is the design of the ear pads on the headphones -- they are quite small and rounded rectangular in shape, and after an hour they really start to wear on your ears.They do feel kind of cheap, but for the price what do you expect? Where they deliver is the noise-cancellation, and I was very impressed by how well these did the trick. The recorded audio also sounds great. They work great with Skype, and have a companion Mac app (system pref pane actually) you can download on the Plantronics site to integrate them with Skype perfectly.Mac tip: to control the volume of the headphones (any headphones actually), hold the Option key and click on the menubar volume control to access the headphones volume.
I researched practically all the handhelds available and the Visor seemed best for my needs. The others were either way too expensive, had too many features (driving up the price), or were not available.I'm an engineering student who has been losing his touch recently. I wanted to stay on top of things. I've always been organized, but I wanted to go farther. The Visor makes that possible.It's built-in features have everything you need as far as personal info management goes. It has the datebook, address book, to do list, memo pad, and email program. I like all of these, but it would've been nice if the address book had letter tabs like on a paper address book (you know, abc, def,...,xyz). I haven't had much use for the Expense program because I just keep receipts and use Quicken. The unit seems relatively solid, although the plastic around the screen seems loose. The included case is not great, but at least you can put it on the back when using the Visor. I'd rather it flipped up like the Palms.Then, there's the add-ons. I've already tried a lot of great programs (most have free demos for download). You can replace all of the built-in programs, but it might not be worth it. I recommend a free program called Diddle Bug to replace the memo pad (or you can use both). It lets you write right on the screen in your own handwriting (even though Graffiti is easy). There's also a lot of decent games and programs to expand the Visor's capabilities. I like AvantGo. When you HotSync, you get updated web content like newspapers and stuff. The channels don't give you all the stories you might want, but it's not bad for free. There's also the Springbaord port. I don't have any modules yet, but just ordered one through Amazon. Handspring also has a large selection of nice cases that will, at first, strike you as ridiculously expensive.Compared to the competition, Visor holds its ground. I don't know why so many people on the Internet get so embattled over their loyalty to one company. I don't see the point in attacking the other companies. I chose Handspring because of the expandability and the expertise of its founders. Palm seems to delay all its offerings and the Windows camp is just too expensive for a student like me. If your needs are similar to mine, I'm sure you'll be happy with the Visor.
Very good bike mount; not flimsy, like some say. does the job; holds GPS over rough single track mountain bike trails; I would recommend
I absolutely love the durability and practicality of this bag. There are pockets right where you need them and seemingly more than enough, but I haven't purchased any accessories for my camera yet. The flap on the front seemed sort of useless or overkill until I realized it was helpful when storing my camera in the bag while waiting to take a shot. That way you don't have to use the zipper all the time. The cover that wraps up the whole thing for bad weather is a plus of course. It's super convenient and very reliable!
It is cheap, so.. can't expect too much, it has a background noise all the time like i saw in some reviews, but if you are playing a game with constant sounds, like racing game, you might not notice it, the surround sound, is ok, you kind have to pay attention to hear from where the sound is coming, but thats normal on headphones since the speakers are so close. It hurts your ears a little bit after long period of use. the volume should be on the headset cable and no t on the converter box, specially if you have the option to connect 2 headsets on the same box, each person should be able to control your own volume.
After reading some of the reviews, I had to write one too. This keyboard is awesome. I tried a Microsoft keyboard before this one, and I couldn't get it to connect or work right and the keys didn't respond, even after I went through the steps, one at a time, little by little, to get the dang thing installed properly, but it just wouldn't work. So I took it back and exchanged it for this keyboard. The only thing clunky about this keyboard was the packaging, but after getting past that, the installation was a breeze. It works great. I'm a professional, I do editing for a living, I type 100 wpm, and I don't have any problems with the keyboard. There is no lag time at all, it stays right with my speed of typing. It has an awesome touch. I didn't think I would like the F keys, but they are just as easy to use. I use my keyboard by touch, not looking at it, and so I also wasn't crazy about the layout of the home, end, page up, page down, and delete keys, but all the keyboards are coming out with that layout, so I'd have to learn it anyhow and I haven't had any problems switching. I have a small hand, so the trimness of the mouse is perfect for me, very comfortable. It's an awesome keyboard, very much worth the extra dollars.
There's a longer lag on the remote than I would like. The lag can be manually adjusted, but I'm too lazy.
These units work well over short distances; However, the battery needs to be charged every few days, even when the phone is not being used. One has to keep a regular charging schedule, or the units will not work when you need them.
This Router is fine but the reviews on the matching adaptor/wirless card are terrible. Therefore, it makes no sense to buy this router. I would suggest to buy a router that has a matching wirless card/adaptor that is good as well. From what I've read, Lynksys makes a good set.
For the price, it is a bargain if you want a camera which takea very nice pictures (see mine). This camera has a high quality lenses and some nice features. I recommend it, especially for under $150!
Battery works as advertised. It lasts MUCH longer in a D300 camera than a D200 camera. I was able to shoot 4 football games with a single EN-EL3e battery with the D300 camera and still had charge to spare - in the past I would have used as least 2 or more of the batteries with the D200 camera.
The camera bag fits my camera perfectly. It is very well made. I was greatly disappointed in the fact that I could not get the zipper to budge a half inch to open the compartment for the battery and battery charger storage. Did not want to go through the hassle of sending it back, so I guess I will use it as is. Camera protection was my main concern. Will carry the batteries and charger seperately.
I bought this to use with Cubscouts at campouts, etc. - and many hours later it still works perfectly fine. It is certainly not the most powerful astronomical pointer out there, but it does fit the bill. Note that if you have a lot of light pollution around, you won't see much - seems obvious, I would think. I think it is a good value for the $$$There are many other reviews of this product out on the web, I suggest you search them out before making your final descision.
The shipment of this product was really fast especially that it was sent to an apo adress, but as for the product itself I didn't really like it for the fact that it was lime green. I don't recall seeing it in that color when i saw it or even being given an option of what color to choose.
Quality, much better than I imagined. I was unsure about switching from 35m SLR film to digital but this little beauty has changed my way of thinking. The controls are very similar to an SLR. The results speak for themselves. I have used the camera now for about 6 months, taken over 500 shots. Taken it on holidays to Canada (3 weeks mostly cold 1 degree Cel and lots of snow. Shot mostly in Ap priority (as I used to with 35m) and it worked extremely well. I especially like the way Fuji have incoporated their film colour technology into the digital camera. The colours are brilliant. It's an easy camera to use if you are used to 35m SLR, but this camera is definitly not for beginners. Well done Fuji.ProblemsNo Problems as such but would love a DOF smaller than F8. I am used to F22 at least. A DOF preview button would be good also. I really miss that. Plus an ISO of less than 200 would be even better still. Low light is a little difficult to focus, but can easly set to manual focus.I can not understand why some reviewers say poor quality? All I can say to this is, you must be using it wrong.Great camera, go buy it.
This product works great for my needs: a Canon Powershot A560 & a Canon Powershot SX10IS. The tripod I use it on has a small mounting area so the thumb screw does not bump into the mounting base. The dimensions given are a little misleading and must be of the packaging as the actual ball head is about 2" high. It holds the larger camera plenty solid with the stronger hold adapter, I just was expecting something a little larger. A good economically priced product.
High quality materials. Looks great. Nicely organized. Very protective with minimal bulk. Definitely worth the cost. No complaints.
I just used the burnaway to archive and backup photos while on vacation. Every couple of days I burned a DVD of photos and mailed it home. Actually, I burned two copies and mailed them separately, just in case one got lost in the mail.The burner is very easy to use- just insert your memory card and a blank DVD and press a single button, and everything is done for you. It is also quite compact and easy to stick in your luggage. Nice carry case and a full assortment of cords.Downsides... it is quite slow. A 4 GB DVD takes 4 hours to burn. Not sure why, but this was consistent. The battery only lasts an hour, so you have to keep it plugged in to do a full DVD (and make sure, if you are staying in a hotel, that the room power doesn't shut off when you leave). Also I did have an occasional DVD come home in the mail unreadable, so mailing two copies was nice. The failure rate was 10% or so, but I was admittedly using cheap blank media.I would buy it again, but if you are considering a purchase you should keep these caveats in mind. For me, the alternative would have been a hard drive storage device, but I would prefer to have multiple copies in the mail so that I couldn't lose all my pictures if my rental car/luggage gets lost or stolen.
I just received my radios a couple of days ago and was impressed with the features at this price. I looked around quite a bit before I selected this model. I was also surprised at how small these radios were, which makes them easier to carry around- especially with the clip on the back.
This product is just what it says. I've only used it with SD cards (both full size and micro) but it reads them quite well and is relatively fast. I would recommend it for anyone who moves between several computers.
You have to be prepared for a lengthy setup process, but once finished it works pretty well. Only problem is that you need a very fast connection and even then the video quality will be iffy. I'd hoped to be able to hook the laptop up to a tv in a hotel room, but the quality definitely is not that good -- even in full-screen mode on a laptop it will be blurry.
Great little quiet fan to replace old fan on an AMD AM2 heatsink socket. Works just fine, keeps the old machine cool and functioning.
The Kingston memory upgrade was a great addition to my sluggish computer. For a value memory kit, it really improved my computer's performance.It took about 5 minutes to open my DELL computer and perform the simple installation. Within 10 minutes my computer was back up and running great. In vista system performance rating, the memory subscore went from a 3.4 to 5.9 and the overall system rating improved to 4.9 (from 3.4).My wife always complained how long it took to change programs and do certain task, she hasn't made a bad remark about the computer since the upgrade...except to say "What did you do?"The only thing I would have like to see was a cheaper price tag...but I like a very good bargain. Actually, I got a good bargain with this kit--I just always want more. This was a great choice for my PC upgrade.
I don't know if its because of my location, some sort of interference, or simply a defective product. All I know is this antenna didn't pick up any of my local stations save for one! The few that actually showed up on the screen had too weak a signal to show up properly. So basically just choppy distorted pictures and no sound. I messed with the antenna and moved it around a bit, but no change. The only reason I gave this two stars instead of just one, is because the one station that worked came in perfectly. So perhaps someone else may have better luck depending on where you live. I was not happy with it though and will be returning it.
This cable is of excellent quality and much cheaper than the same or similar cable at local retailers especially "The Shack".
Our restored 74 Chevy Truck doesn't get driven much so the battery drains down. This helps for sure, great item....
Much better than many of the reviews made me believe. The iTrip is the perfect addition to the iPod. Provides excellent leverage. In Orlando, Florida, but also in Alaska..
The plastic rails on the side are too thin and do not adequately support anything. I was test fitting the stereo in this unit and the rails broke as I inserted the stereo. I used super glue to reattach the rails, and they did hold after that. The fit in the car was good, it was slightly loose, but not sloppy. The pocket is of a decent size, it fits my stereo remote and an auxiliary audio cable. A small piece of metal to support the rails would really make this a worthy product. While I am currently using this product, I am dissatisfied with this product and will replace when I find a unit that is significantly different.
Works well & a great deal! Shop around, as the price varys significantly. So far it holds the charge for a long time.
Wake up guys, all this card can output is two stereo, that is to explain simply left & right signal at your front jack and left & right signal at your rear jack. No point in using any fancy dvd decoder software with this card, it will only burst your bubble. I sold mines and bought the Fortissimo II, it does the real thing.
I've owned Shure products before and this one has lived up to their high standards.
This is just my backup pack. I always purchase a backup box so when in in a printing job I don't run out.
I had to order this item 2 times. The first time i got it it wouldn't play anything so I sent it back and ordered another one of the same kind.That one was working, until this summer where I would put in a CD and the display would say &quot;Error&quot; or --- To fix that sometimes it would work if I pushed the CD down really hard to make sure that it was securely on. But soon that wouldn't and I decided to send it back. If I were you and I was thinking about buying a MEMOREX product, expacially the MD6440CP model I wouldn't. Or maybe I just have bad luck.
This is the same model hair dryer as the one I bought 4 years ago and am now replacing, but it is not exactly the same, but still OK. First, the cool air button has been removed. I liked this feature. Second, the 1600W/1200W switch is nothing more than a sales gimmick. Get real, it's a hair dryer! If you used the 1200W setting, you would just run it longer to dry your hair, and it would cost as much as using the 1600W setting for a shorter time. The night light is still way to bright. I solved that by taping aluminum duct tape over it so NO light goes through the tape, but some still goes through the plastic housing. This dryer takes a good bit longer to heat up to maximum heat than my previous one which suggests to me that cheaper components were used. However, it cost about $4 less than I paid 4 years ago for the "same" dryer.
This is not your usual audio link cable. It is well worth the $500.Why you ask? Because this cable not only passes signals through but improves it. For example, if you try to play awful music like K.Fed or Paris Hilton, it automatically converts it all to songs by the Beatles or the Stones.Tell me, can your cheap cable do that?The only reason I give a bad review is because I personally hate the beatles and stones and I am the world's number one K-Fed fan! This cable would not let me listen to the greatest hip-hop singer in the history of the universe.So, as cool as it is, I had to return it.
Rather then getting rid of my old yet perfectly functional, good quality bookshelf music stereo system and investing +$300 in a new ipod-friendly system, I decided to give this little gizmo a try. It works like a charm...now i can play music and podcasts off my computer via bluetooth and it sounds just great (after all, speaker technology hasn't that much in the past few years for low-end music systems). My system's CD player and cassette deck may not see a whole lot of action going forward, but neither will my wallet.Make sure you check what kind of auxiliary input/output jacks your system uses. My system has RCA inputs so I had to purchase a special connecting cord for the unit to work.
I've used a lot of optical mouse in the past, and this one easily takes the cake. Perfect weight, shape, button placement, button response, number of buttons, and movement response. Get this mouse NOW if you're planning on getting a new optical mouse.
purchased as a gift and well received. seems to handle larger chips in a timely manner. runs everyday, all day and no problems encountered. displays vacation pictures clearly. like that it is big enough to view across the room. frame is more compatible with decore than the 7" model previously purchased.
This card I bought for a Mac G-5 but it does NOT work on a Mac G-5. This was a total waste of my money.
I was very nervous about ordering speakers that I had never heard before, and also there were no other reviews that I could find. And, I ordered all the decor speaker covers so I was hoping everything would sound okay.Well, to my relief, the speakers sound fantastic!! As a matter of fact, they sound MUCH clearer, cleaner, and warmer than the Klipsch bookshelf speakers they replaced! They also are much louder from the same amp, so I guess they are more efficient. By the way my amp is not that great so I was so glad these sound so good from even an average amp.The subwoofer is plenty powerful, I live in a condo so I have not cranked it all the way up, but I have it at about 1/4 volume and it fills out the low end completely and booms when needed. It has a frequency control and also a volume control which is nice.The satellites seem to be very high quality. They are made of metal and pretty heavy. I almost knew when I took the first one out of the box that it would sound good because it felt so solid. And luckily, it did. I really like how they are very clean in the high end, so I can now hear the dialogue in movies without having to turn up the stereo so high.I have only watched movies so far, but anything from Star Wars to Drama to Music Videos sound awesome. I especially like the concerts on my satellite TV, they sound great in the 5.1 surround.Very satisfied with this purchase, and my friends, especially women are really amazed at the decor covers and how they hide the surround system. Plus if I ever get robbed I don't think they'll even realize I have a stereo..
Nice remote. I'm operating my Sony TV, Motorola cable box, Sony A/V Amplifier, and my Sony DVD player with one remote. Of course it can't do everything that the individual remotes can do, but it covers the basics just fine...enabling me to put all the other remotes away. It's worth every penny.
As the others have noted previously, if you are upgrading from cheaper Wal-mart grade headphones, you will notice the clarity of your music right away. You will want to listen to your entire music collection, just to hear it for the first time on these "cans"! The fit was very good and it put just the right amount of pressure on your head so they don't slip off, but not enough to make your head hurt. Good materials and a quality feel.Although I don't listen to a lot of hip hop or rap, I have noticed that they do not express as much bass as the music seems to have. There is tons of mid-range and treble, and it sounds like instruments are being played in your head, but if you want deep, thumping bass, like for watching action movies, these may disappoint you. At first I thought it was the fit, so I crunched them closer to my head. I got a little more, but I know action movies are always recorded with a lot of bass and these did not express that. Just one more thing about the bass, I have a Polk Monitor 50 home theater setup with a Polk CS2 center channel powered by an Onkyo TX-SR606. Listening to music on these is like hearing my home theater speakers in a sound insulated room with the subwoofer turned off and the main channels crossed over at 60hz. You can hear bass, but it doesn't have impact. Otherwise, the experience is a big upgrade from "regular" headphones.I am only taking one star away for the bass. Fit, feel, and clarity are way above average!
I got these headphones almost 2 years ago and they have been troopers to the day.Build:They have a very nice plastic on the ears and joints, extending bands, and outer band. There does appear to be a thinner plastic in the pleather on the band. The pleather is very nice and cushiony; it provides great isolation on the phonecups. Only very recently did one of the cups' covering start to peal, but it was easily fixable with superglue. The cord is straight, and nice and long. However, mine seem to "set" at certain points, eg. it would not bend very easily after using them for so long (this is months of usage, not hours of wear). It was really only a problem from the connector on the phones to about 3 feet down the cord, but those 36 inches had some "reverse-kinks" where the cord was very straight and would not bend easily. Not sure why it happened, maybe it's something I did.Sound:I love these phones. Extremely flat and neutral sounding, especially nice given the closed dynamic which tends to accentuate the bass. The bass is present, but very balanced, maybe even a little light. I thought it was perfect. They're 60 ohms, so they're fairly easy to drive and possible to use with mobile devices without significant amping. The one thing that I did notice, and maybe I got a less-than-quality batch of drivers (and I only noticed it because I recently purchased HD558s as a step-upgrade), was that, although the response says 5Hz-28kHz, I heard notable gaps in the upper register. I have to frequency response equipment to test my pair to objectively grade it. I can't hear any lower than about 20Hz or higher than 19kHz, but my pair seemed to cut out around 16kHz. I thought it was just my hearing getting worse as I aged. I distinctly remember being able to distinguish 20kHz on these same phones a few months after I purchased them, so it might be age or user mishandling, but when I recently tested my HD558s, I noticed I COULD hear above that previous 16kHz cutoff. Maybe I knocked something loose or the drivers were maladjusted.Overall I highly recommend this pair to anyone looking to break into quality headphones on a nice budget. At the $40-$50 sale price Amazon continues to pump them out with, I can think of very few competitively priced cans for the performance they provide.
This product is not what I order but nonetheless is going to serve the porpuse. I Ordered Lexar 256MB 12x and what I got was just about the same size card with the same brand name except the 12x.I think this card still going to do what I expec my camera to do. I still think the product is good and I would recomend Lexar to any one.
I just got back from my local electronics store which, to my surprise, had the GS35 in stock and on sale. I was very pleased with the ease of use and accuracy of the thumbstick control. Though, the menu button was a bit out of reach for my thumb thus requiring me to use my other hand to push it. The built-in LED lights help shed some light on dark situations, but I noticed an even greater benefit from the increase in gain when the light was switched on. The lens used on this camera is out-of-sight! Not only does it offer high telephoto optical zoom, it offers what few other camcorders out there have: built-in wideangle. The lens is 1.9-57mm which equates roughly to a 35mm equivalent of 35-1040mm. So, go ahead, shoot video indoors and get the whole group in the shot at once!
I was so exited when this was finally in stock and delivered. I installed it right away, but after the drivers were installed my CPU usage would shoot to 100%. (I have a new Dell 8400, with P4 3.0, 2.0GB DDR ram, blah, blah, a GREAT PC). Anyway, I unistalled, reinstalled, changed PCI slots, nothing!!! MCE would not recognize the card was there.To make a long story short, I finally reformatted (since I had only recently purchased the PC and was not losing much). I installed the card right away and worked GREAT!!~! I then began installing my software, 1 by 1 making sure they did not interfere with the TV tuner.When I got to my Dazzle DVC II capture device drivers, BOOM!! same thing happened, unistallation of these drivers corrected the problem. So I had located the source of the problem.But it went deeper, the Hauppauge drivers for the PVR-150MCE can not be installed in th same operating system as almost ANY other capture device drivers or software. Pinnacle Studio 9 even states on there website that it will not work with Hauppauge devices.I found a work around by creating a Dual operating system with MCE 2005 (for the TV Tuner etc) and XP Home Edition (for my video capture).If you are using a seperate capture device and like your current configuration (ie you do not want to use the PVR for analog capture for home videos etc,) then you have some serious work cut out for you!!Overall a great card, minus the workaround needed for my situation
This was a best buy for this item. The lowest price HDMI cable at a Radio Shack in Brooklyn was $69.99! I paid $2.95 for this cable and not much more for shipping/handling. Who could ask for anything more?
I bought this camera as a beginer, and it was a bit to much advanced. It does have some very handy features, like 3 flash modes, but it is much to complexed for beginers. For advanced people, it doesnt have all the bells and whistles you would want (my neighbour, who is crazy about photography said that)
Product was exactly as advertised. Arrived well before the expected date provided by Amazon. Not the highest quality construction, but I can't really complain for the price and I don't expect the cable to break any time soon.
Seen drawbacks:1) video camera refused to work, if you insert a memory card of 2 GB.2) The joystick to switch and select additional functions did not work.3) Video quality - 640x480 pixels awful and poor without additional lighting.4) Image Quality: 640x480 - horrible as the cheap Chinese phones.5) In this unit there is no additional slots for its power through a network of 220 (only works on AAA batteries 4 pcs.).In the money that amount: Order Total: $ 39.74 + $ 17 (shipping) = $ 56.17.The seller has not returned the money for this camcorder.I do not recommend buying from him.
I bought the Sharp 722 last April (1999) or so and I've had several problems with it. First, the headphones broke (a little tape fixed that). Then someone dropped it or something and the discs wouldn't eject after that. I took it to the place I bought it to get it fixed and it was going to cost $120! Since it was already messed up, and I'm pretty good with electronics, I decided to crack it open (not literally, of course. I carefully unscrewed it) and tryed to fix it myself. It probably voided the warrenty but that didn't matter since it didn't cover the damage anyway. It turns out that the top of the slot was bent down so I just bent it back up. I also fixed the remote wire cause it was coming apart. Also, the jog dial doesn't work sometimes. To fix that I just start spinning the dial around really fast and after about 20 spins it starts working again. Anyway, thats my story and now it works fine. Its easy to use and has many cool features and accesories.
We regret buying this tv because it is sooooo grainy!!! We have had items burn into the screen already and have only owned it for 1 month. Do not waste your money on this tv, I wish I did not.
I bought two of these since I have TVs in different rooms. One worked poorly and one didn't work at all. The one that worked a little bit picked up some regular TV channels. It didn't pick up a single HD channel, and I live in Chicago where I know that HD channels are available. The unit that didn't work at all didn't even pick up regular TV channels.Even if they had worked, it would have been annoying that there was documenation in the box, and the Phillips web site doesn't even list this as a product.
My wife and I find it adds a certain sparkle to the night time proceedings when used as a flogger in naughty nigh time play (she uses it on me BTW) whilst playing some Billy Joel on the HiFi. It makes the music feel so much more present, as if Billy himself was in the room, his disembodied floating head in the sound stage whispering to me to "take it like his little lady-boy"... this is the sign of a quality interconnect!Highly recommended. We are saving up to buy another for insertion next.
We bought this old technology memory because we bought an old technology E Bookwise book reader (that takes this memory) to see if we'd like electronic books before springing for the much more modern (and expensive) Kindle.We do like the reader and like the convenience of buying books online. This memory card does the job of storing multiple books so we can wait for book sales.My guess is that these cards can't compete with modern memory systems so if you think you'll need one for your old system buy it now while they are at "fire sale" prices.
I got one used for $40. The previous owner said that it doesn't take print cartridges anymore. But I was more interested in using it as a stand alone scanner. I figured $40 not that much of a risk.It works so it was worth the $40, I guess. But the software is horrible. Seems to run very inefficiently. It frequently gets confused and doesn't shut itself down correctly so that the next time I try to scan i get an error message that says its already running. NO IT ISN'T!The software is also confusing and illogically organized. Make it simple, please.The machine itself has a couple of problems. First, it takes FOREVER to shut it down. Press the power button and the LED screen sits on "Shutting down..." for about five minutes. Why? What could it possibly be doing?Worst thing, when scanning a long document, about 50 percent of the time it says "problem with feeder." and it wants you to RESTART THE JOB! 30 pages into a 50 page document, that's pretty frustrating. Try to restart the job, that's when the software gets completely confused.Glad I didn't pay $45.Update: ok, i was trying to feed it documents that were stapled, my bad. SO the feeder works better than I said. Software still has problems.
Where is the fourth EZ button? Probably meant to add on off switch and forgot. This is not as fast as has been described. Using USB 2.0 and average resolution still sitting and waiting for scan to finish 20 to 40 seconds.
I am so very glad I had bought this charger for my cam. It is so easy and simple to use and there are two different ways to use it. I LOVE IT.
Received this product and it literally had screws falling out of the case. I'm not going to mess around with a power supply that is falling apart when brand new.
Excellent device, greatly improved battery life over models from 2years ago. Maps need some updating in rural areas.
This printer will do everything that you would want from a low cost high output machine. The HP 1000 is the best in the photo series and I would recomend this printer to all my friends.Try it, you will like it, like all HP products.
This is my favorite, although it is outdated. It has wonderful sound quality! I brought it back in 07 for 199. The price has yet to decrease so I am going to but a refurbished one
This iPod dock is great for a small room but is not as good for a bigger part type atmosphere. I am not sure why in other reviews people complain about the remote, but I found the remote very accessible and user friendly. The only thing this iDock can not do is play videos from the iPod, but even still the music is great for a small room. Finally the price is a bargain for the features.
The headphones are OK... this means that they are not worth the money that you put in but if you have bought them, well, they will work. They are uncomfortable, yes, I don't know why they designed it the way they are. I bought them for $5 in a garage sale so I am pretty happy with some wireless sound...lolPROS:1) Good style ;)2) It works well if you don't have a 900 mhz cordless phone in the house3) Works equally 'good' as the sony headphone at the same price4) Great sound. The speakers that they put in are really good. They give good sound and also give me good sounds during gaming.CONS:1) VERY uncomfortable2) Automatic Level Control is crap. It annoys you very much during songs. Gaming is alright, infact, it is very good in gaming! cause sometimes the gunshots are very close, and it slows down the volume level...:)3) Have to fine tune the wireless auto adjust to get the best possible level to get little static and more sound (notice I didn't say no static, cause that never happens). That fine tuning takes a lot of time and becomes annoying after a while4) I will mention it again. The most annoying feature is the ALC (Automatic Level Control). IT SUCKS!!! I can't listen to songs without my head thinking 'why is the volume lowering and increasing???'5) Headband is really really weak... it didn't break yet... but I know it will6) Sometimes the signals get lost during some words (like the 'ssss' and the 'iffff') although I don't know why...
This is my second Garmin 250 (first one stolen). It works great. easy to use. I can't be without it now when driving. Also good for Geocaching.
The HD 485 has a good sound, the low frequencies are very good, but for IPODs the cable it is too long, and the impedance it is a little high, so limit the volume level. It is light for the size; for the price I think it is a Good choice.
A clear disc tray is a lot more brittle than a less rigid solid color plastic one. This will require that you take extra care to remove the clear tray from the back of the jewel case.This can be done by very gently twisting the two pieces apart near the spine that has the hinge. You pull the back of the jewel case from the tray with your thumb and that allows the popping up of the disc tray one corner at a time, which you then slowly pull off at an angle. (Never try to just quickly yank the clear disc tray directly off the back.) Once I mastered this little trick the cases have given me no trouble at all.
I recently purchased a MacBook from Amazon, and after using the trackpad for awhile, I knew I wanted to get a mouse for the MacBook. I searched around and came up with the Logitech V-270.It works great and has good bluetooth sensitivity. I was able to control the cursor from more than 10 feet away from the computer. I like the size and the finish of the device. A little pricey, but it's worth it if I don't have to use the trackpad.BTW, I also installed Windows XP Pro on the MacBook and the Logitech V-270 also works on the Windows partition of the hard drive.
I got this backpack with some reservations this year for school. I was trying to choose between this one and the Targus backpack (the only two that seemed any good and weren't extravagantly priced at the time of my shopping) and I chose this one mostly for aesthetic reasons and the seemingly superior quality (however slight) of this one. First semester is over and it's still in great shape. I took my Acer Aspire 9410-2597 17" widescreen laptop to school in it many days a week and it has protected it admirably. The only things I would improve are:- A little more space (it's a pretty tight fit for my computer)- Some padding at the top of the backpack (it's the only unpadded place, not that it matters much of the time)- Stronger glue for zipper pulls (one came off when I pulled it, not a big deal, still functional)It fits all the books I need and with the interior and bottom padding I don't have to worry too much about damaging the laptop. One more thing of note it that the removable optional protective shell used for the bottom of the laptop compartment wouldn't work with my computer. It's a tight fit (but still works well) without it, and the computer won't fit at all with the shell in. No matter, there's still plenty of think padding on the bottom.
We got this camera shortly after our son was born, in early 2005. It is still taking great photos. Yes, the lag time btwn shots is terrible, but the ease of use and picture quality make up for it. Since it's old as of this writing, you might see it at a yard sale or something. If you find it for a good price, it's worth buying.
The Inno2Bk is a high quality product despite its high price. I have found the Inno to work very well in the four applications I have tried; walking around with a headset, at home attached to my stereo system, in my car and on my motorcycle. In each case, the Inno has maintained a strong signal and delivered a high-quality experience.I would say that installing the antenna on the car without a resulting mess of wire can be a challenge, but the other components work well and easily. I use the vent attachment to hold the docking mechanism and it works quite well.The only limitation for the Inno may be the programming; either you like XM or you may prefer the Serius which is not available. Personally, I like the range of programming available on XM, except I wish it had an NFL package. I picked the XM programs because of Inno and not the other way around.I looked at other portables, but the higher quality of the Inno is readily obvious when it is compared to other portables.
As the title of my review indicates, this is my third pair of ER6i's. The first one my dog chewed the earbuds up - lesson learned, don't leave them in reach of Fido.My second pair I lost in a move.I originally purchased a more expensive pair of Etymotics (ER4P) after losing the second pair, and quickly managed to leave them on a flight from Seattle to Chicago. However, I had never been convinced that there was a difference in sound quality that was appreciable enough to warrant almost double the cost of the ER6i's, so I bit the bullet and bought a THIRD pair of ER6i's.Needless to say, I love these earphones, especially with the amount of air travel I do. Wet the tips of them with a tiny bit of water and slide 'em in, and you have a high degree of noise reduction and perfectly clear sound. The other major benefit is that because they seal completely in the ear, you are able to listen to your music at a much lower volume, which also spares you from eardrum fatigue/abuse.This is one of my favorite products and I've convinced several others to buy them as well, just keep in mind that they DO require you to stick them all the way in your ear, and while it takes some getting used to that sensation, once you are, you have a great and tiny pair of earphones (and will be the envy of those poor guys who have their huge BOSE noise canceling headsets on - it's already hard enough to sleep on a plane!).
We've had this printer for almost two years. I do a good amount of printing, both color & b/w. While I do need to do cleanings more often with this printer, mine is not sucking up ink at an unreasonable rate at all. And it is very affordable. Photos don't always print well... the only photo paper I have found to work well with my S530D was very the glossy trial pack that came with it when I bought it. No other photo paper has done well at all, so I suggest theirs. This is the best printer we have had in 10 years, and belive me I've thrown my share out the window! I can offer THIS advice to owners of ANY printers. Always use the power switch ON THE PRINTER to turn it on off, never use the power strip switch, or the switch from properties. For some reason doing so supposedly wastes ink? I don't get it, but I've always followed that advice and this printer has been an absolute gem for us. Good Luck! Jeannie
I have owned the mighty Dimage 7 for almost four years. I expect to own it another ten. I feel about it much the same way my father felt about his Hasselblad. It is a quality instrument that may get old but always rewards you when you use it properly.The Dimage 7 is big though and as I have previously opined there are times you want to throw a camera in your pocket rather than lug a camera bag. This little 5MP point and shoot is just that...little. How little? Smaller than a Blackberry, certainly.I bought this to replace a Minolta Dimage F300, another 5MP point and shoot. The pictures favorably compare to the F300's, but it is no match for the Dimage 7. This is mainly because the latter has a great lens that lets amateurs sparkle if they bother to compose shots with any degree of thought.But this camera like the larger F300 before it gives quality results whose inherent limitations can be edited with Photoshop to simulate a better camera. So having a point and shoot with you can let you take a picture when that unexpected opportunity presents itself.OK limitations...once again the controls are electronic so they are not as flexible or intuitive as on the bigger camera. For instance on the Dimage 7 if you want to use the flash you flip it up. If you don't you leave it down. Here you have to reset the controls to suppress the flash.Secondly, there is no viewfinder. But the LCD is 2.5 inches and the camera is tiny. You probably wouldn't use a viewfinder if you had one.Third the battery. Its rechargable. But there is only one. I ordered three more so I can always have charged spares, a strategy I use with the big camera. The F300 used rechargeable AAs but it had a relatively cheap long lasting lithium battery that that made it possible to ignore battery issues when you took it out of the house. On the plus side for the new toy is that just one NP700 battery operates the camera so having a spare or two with you is not a big deal.
Was totally happy with these (besides not being super-comfortable) until they failed about 8 weeks after purchase. The antenna helps reception alot - of course that is until it stops working.I don't think it's the connector - as the radio still gets fine reception when docked. Maybe I'll do an autopsy..I saw the other reviews before purchasing - and hoped I would be the exception. If you purchase these -plan- on them dying after a few months.
I had actually been searching for a different piece of Denon audio hardware when I ran across this rather new Amazon listing for the Denon DRA-685 receiver, which has been a key component in my "main" audio system for nearly two years now. It is certainly a "keeper," and a receiver whose capabilties and features one can "grow into" over time. A few of the features are quite unique, and I have yet to exploit them.I am not one who changes audio components at whim, or according to changes in consumer taste. My general tendency is to buy the best that I can afford, and then only when needed. This in fact happened, when my previous integrated amplifier (a Pioneer Elite A-90, a true state-of-the-art behemoth of its time some fifteen years ago) started acting flaky. (It turned out that the problem was minor, and the A-90 is scheduled for future use in a separate system.) Comparison shopping led me to the Denon DRA-685, a robust 2-channel receiver having impressive specs and performance.While I don't consider myself a "golden ears" type of person, the music I prefer to listen to can, and often does, place a premium on clean power-handling ability. And my loudspeakers, by the nature of their design, require prodigeous bass-handling capability and very tight damping for them to reproduce music - often very complex music - accurately. I could immediately determine that the amplifier section of this Denon unit easily outperformed the A-90 it replaced, despite the latter having twice the rated per-channel power. Even more to my liking, the Denon DRA-685 has a pair of "preamp out/main amp in" jacks, just perfect for my outboard equalizer without my having to tie up the tape monitoring jacks. And it has a tone-defeat button for assuring flattest possible frequency response (save for a one-time-only setting of the outboard equalizer that I utilize for accomodating room acoustics).The tuner is very sensitive (using just a self-powered indoor antenna), with excellent stereo separation and negligible noise/hiss. Up to 18 separate FM and AM stations can easily be preset and recalled using the buttons provided. Tape-monitoring controls are flexible and straightforward. (I happen to use mine for CD burning of "air checks" off the FM tuner, where the functionality is equally straightforward.) The unit has the usual array of inputs and outputs, as well as a few unusual ones.Among the unusal ones: Not only is there provision for two sets of speakers, but there is also provision for sending separate signals to these two: It is (or at least seems to be) simple and straightforward to hear signals from CD in one room and tuner in another. This is a feature that I have yet to try.Also among the unusual ones: Another feature I have yet to try is the unit's ability to feed both audio AND video signals to a video monitor/speaker system, from either a TV or DBS tuner or a DVD player. (Keep in mind, though, that this is not a surround-sound system; just two-channel stereo.) These are just a few of the ways I have yet to grow into the full capabilities of the Denon DRA-685.Two-channel hardware of this level of performance and quality is increasingly hard to come by these days, what with surround-sound receivers of lesser performance and quality crowding out the market, lest one go to a high-end audio salon and spend a bunch more than for what this Denon unit retails. I've been only delighted since the first day I brought it home, hooked it up, and listened. And that was, as I earlier noted, nearly two years ago.If you're like me (which is to say that best possible stereo sound is your objective), this is a receiver that will serve your needs - and then some - for years to come.Bob Zeidler
I've had all of them, elite duo, then the mx700 mouse and a corded keyboard since the MX700 when released was not available in a kit. The elite DUO had its shortcomings, used batteries in the mouse that didnt last, keyboard took about 6AA's. The MX700 has been a great mouse since its inception. The best DPI rate you can get in a cordless mouse (even better than most corded ones), but in exchange for the higher resolution, it drains batteries. Not a big deal now since it is a rechargeable unit. I've had the pleasure of completely wearing out one MX700 so far and will say its a great mouse. Here are the first things to go:1. Stick on feet underneath the mouse wore off - it appears they might have fixed this, on my new mouse they are configured slightly different and are a different material.2. Charging contacts started to corrode - I ended up towards the end taking some sandpaper and scraping the corrosion off the contacts so it could charge on the base.3. Batteries wore out - to be expected, rechargeable batteries dont last forever right? Mine lasted about as long as the mouse.4. Units will conflict with other logitech keyboards and mice - I have as mentioned another MX700 and the Elite DUO. The keyboards are identical and will cross connect and even interfere with each other. I dont seem to have any problems with the keyboards interfereing with each other, but the Duo mouse seems to cause my MX mouse to have problems clicking. I dont use the computer its on often so I pop the batteries out of the DUO mouse so it wont cause a problem. Be careful about any of these devices within 8 - 11 feet of yours. So if you're at work, the person next to you with either setup will probably cause you some problems as you them.I managed to use the MX700 stand alone mouse for about 9 months, which is pretty good for me. I'm very hard on products such as this. I recall slamming it down on my desk a few times while playing a game online and something kinda bad happened :), its also fell off on to the floor more times than i can count. So expect it to last substantially longer under average use, especially if you're kind to it.They've improved both units since the earlier versions. Apart from the notes i have on the mouse above, the keyboard only requires 2 AA batteries. From the 3 of these keyboards i've owned in the past, i've never had to put new batteries in other than the included ones in the package.A TIP: I've forgotten to put the mouse on the charger several times. Since I often play online games (yes it works quite well for me gaming for those of you out there) I end up wearing out the charge in about 2 days of use, were talkin heavy use here too. Keep a set of 2 AA alkaline batteries around if you really need to keep using the mouse but the red "charge" light comes on. Generally when the light comes on, you have about 30 minutes left before its dead. In my experience, the alkalines will last a good 3 - 7 days of medium to heavy use (medium = 4 hours a day, heavy = 12+).
This product works in the relatively inexpensive Epson R260 and R280 printers and it produces good results for a dye based ink. I use this with gloss, mat and canvas photo papers when I produce small prints - less 8 1/2 x 11 inches or less. It is a good product.
This product works but there are no screws to secure the hard drive to the enclosure. The hard drive is free to flop around inside the enclosure while traveling. The hard drive slips into the enclosure with about 3/16 to 1/4 inch clearances on all sides. This is a poor design.
It's easy to take pictures, make short movies and it has a lot of features.Sony is the best make.
I've been looking at binoculars to replace an old pair of Bushnell that I've had for years. After looking around, I decided to spend between $100 - $200 and started comparing (less than $100 the quality was below what I was looking for). I went to several stores and found the Vortex glasses to be bright, clear and sturdy feeling.Hunting with them was terrific: while still-hunting I glassed for 15 - 20 minutes at a time with no feelings of eye-strain and no head-aches at the end of the day. I was able to pick up small details very quickly, enjoyed clear viewing from 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset, and had no issues with fogging in the cool morning when I was still hot and sweating from the hike in. I would (and have) recommend these to anyone looking at entry-level field glasses (Vortex makes some *much* more expensive binoculars - all out of my price-range).
It worked fine, price was great.
This product came to us is a used box. It was taped over as though it were used or pre-opened.....The size was small and was not happy with its operation.
I bought this patch panel to clean up my network wiring. I'm retired from the telephone company and had the tools and experience to install this and it went quite smoothly. If you're new to this you will need a 110 punch down tool to connect the wires to the block and you can get a decent one here on Amazon for about $20. All in all a great product.
This was just what I wanted, and it arrived as they said it would. It was exactly what I expected, too! Works like a dream!
I purchased this card for my Canon PowerShot SD450, the card isn't recognized in this camera. I plan to give it to a friend with a compatible camera or device.Make sure it's compatible with your device before you purchase this item; it is not the same as a standard SD card. (Maybe this is common knowledge to most, but it wasn't to me.)
Linksys products either work right away or not at all and when they do work, they do so intermittently. The setup is horrible, the help is non-existant and there is no multi-function printer support.The product is USELESS and works only sparingly. Ours worked for about about 2 months and then inexplicably died. We could only print with it. No fax or scan was possible.To make my point clear: I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.To put it bluntly: Please DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. If someone finds something else that is more reliable, please do let me know via my amazon account. My setup is a NETGEAR G router with a Cannon 3110 printer. Both worked fine with this server till the unfortunate, untimely death of the linksys hardware.
radio is ok, but nothing could be good enough to overcome the rude customer service dept.they basically told me they don't care and they can back it up.try a basic call to customer service before you buy and compare what they tell you as opposed to there terms and services page.that makes for some intresting entertainment.when customer service fixes itself sirius radio will be good.
Really good bass. Good overall sound and clarity. These are far and away the MOST UNCOMFORTABLE headphones I have ever tried on or worn in my life. The Metal band is like torture. I gave them away and they came back like a bad penny!!
I love this camera! It is very easy to use and figure out even some of the "fancier features". For the price, you can get a subcompact that takes decent pictures, but for the same price you can get this camera with a high quality flash and an amazing zoom. I would recommend it to anyone from a novice to freelance photographer.
Just got this gem in the mail today. It takes off the little baby hairs on the side of my face without looking like i shaved with a razor. Perfect product!
Works well with no problems and easy to install with no bios issues. Good value for the price.
glaring overisght to not have a the tip for Motorola/samsung/kindle all same tip, mostly the main one I need.Nice priduct if you don't need that tip, but I do, so returning
The 6340 is one great camera! I've had it for one month now use it frequently and have been very pleased with picture quality and functions. The 4X optical zoom is by far better for this price than any other camera out there. Battery life is excellent I'm still on the original CRV3 that came with the camera, unheard of for other brand cameras. LCD is bright and viewable in all lighting conditions. Kodak Easy Share software is user friendly and works. Kodak web sites provide you with all the info you need to get the most out of this camera. After several months of internet research and reading reviews like this one I believe I made the right decision.
I had hoped to replace my old headphone after the left side died upon years and years of use. The HD201s were very nice out of the package, but I was disappointed when the left side died out a few weeks ago. The right channel is going strong, and I've checked all my settings and other earbuds and headphones to make sure I didn't make some kind of sound adjustment on my computer. Tests confirmed that the left side is essentially dead...on some things, you can hear the left channel, but very faintly.Now I guess I am going to have to replace this with a headset or maybe a pair of wireless headphones. I experimented with Sennheiser after reading all of the good reviews, but I might have to check out another brand after this. At least I got it for a great price during an amazon sale, so it didn't break the bank.
I ordered this card for an older scanner that I have (Canon DR-5080C). It arrived on time and in pristine condition. The card itself works just fine and I have had no problems with it. Great purchasing experience.
This CD-R company does great with there CD's!There isn't no fuzzing, no any of the junk you get in some models! If your looking to record MP3 to CD-R or Coping a CD to this CD-R, This is the one to get! It sounds just like the orginal CD!
This is the best barebone i've ever bought,small,quiet,and excellent features like optic fiber,4 usb 2.0,S-Video,RCA video out,integrated audio,card reader integrated,DVI and VGA output,worth for the price!! =)
I am using this thing with a Toshiba laptop, and a Microsoft mouse and keyboard. It installed as advertised and seemed great - until:-Generation of random mouse clicks. Seems to do this in all programs and it is very annoying. Imaging editing in Word and having the cursor jump to the mouse cursor location, or just having random right clicks.-Synchronization and random behavior of the CAP's lock. CAP's lock turns off and on randomly and then will not sychronize with the laptop keyboard. The only remedy I have found is a reboot.Maybe I got a lemon, but based on other review on other sites, I cannot recommend this device.
The 6 Megapixel Nikon D40 is targeted for those who want a relatively compact and light camera yet having most of the important SLR features. The D40 is priced reasonably (cheaper than D50/D80 and Canon Rebel XTi). In my opinion, if you are still considering whether to get a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, the D40 will be a better choice than any point and shoot camera, by far, even those with 8MP or 10MP. But if you are already deciding to get a DSLR or you want more control of the picture taking experience, then I would recommend you to also test the D50 and/or D80 first before deciding to buy the D40. I want you to make sure that you know what you will get (and not get) with the D40. Don't get me wrong though, the D40 is an awesome camera, and I don't think you will regret buying one. There are some limitation with the D40 which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40 doesn't have dedicated button to change picture quality, white balance or ISO settings (which generally only professional/enthusiast will care). Once you understand (and accept) its limitation, the D40 is a potent and exciting photography machine.Just like all its (DSLR) siblings, the D40 powers on instantly and take pictures with almost no shutter lag which are the major advantages of a DSLR over a point and shoot camera. In addition to the P,S,A,M mode, the picture quality of the auto settings (auto, child mode, landscape etc) are also very good. With 2.5 frames per second you can capture movement progress in sports like football, basketball, baseball etc. Also great to photograph your family or child (child mode). The D40 is a great all around camera.Some notable new features:1. Auto (no flash) mode. Without this mode the flash will pop-up (on all other pre-programmed mode) even when you don't want to use flash (which can be annoying). The internal flash will not pop up automatically with the P,S,A,M settings.2. In camera editing capability such as black and white, sepia and some filter effects etc. While sounds gimmicky, these features are useful especially for those who doesn't have Adobe Photoshop (or other image editing software).To date, D40 is the smallest and lightest among all the Nikon DSLR (even smaller than the Canon Rebel XT/XTi, however the D40 is more ergonomics). I believe that choosing a camera that fits comfortably with your hands is important. Therefore, I recommend people to test the camera before buying (even if you want to buy online, please do go to a physical store and test the camera first whenever possible).The D40 has only 3 (horizontal) autofocus point (5 for D50 and 11 for D80). If you know "The Rule of Thirds", the additional AF points above and below the center focus point (available in D50 and D80) are handy to help create the horizontal third line. However, the 3 horizontal AF point in D40 is still helpful to create the vertical third line. Also one can focus with the middle AF point and after the focus is lock then move the frame upwards/downwards to create the horizontal third line. Just make sure the exposure level is still accurate when you move the frame after you lock the focus.About the 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens: A good lens producing sharp photos (though not a very fast lens). Also decent for close-up/macro photography. Lens uses internal focus technology and focusing operation is silent. A very decent kit lens.Lens compatibility: Notice that with D40, autofocus function will not work for non AF-S/AF-I lens. If you already have non AF-S/AF-I Nikon lenses and want a backup or replacement camera, you will be better off buying D50, D70s or D80. If you buy the D40, it will be convenient to stick with AF-S and AF-I type lenses. I'm not sure why Nikon choose this route for the D40 (whether to enable smaller size camera or from now on Nikon will only make AF-S lens compatible camera). There are a lot of good Nikon AF-S lenses (price range added: low, medium, high) that are fully compatible with the D40 such as:- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED IF AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (M)- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR (L)- Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (M)- Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED IF AF-S DX (M)- Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)- Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX (H)- Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR (H)- Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro (M)- And several other expensive prime tele/zoom lens like 200-400mm, 300m, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm.High priced lens ($1000+) are usually pro level lens which usually have better construction, faster (f-stop), and produce better quality picture. However, often times, lower price lens will serve your needs just fine. I think it is important to know what you want to use the camera for before deciding which camera and lens to buy.Image quality of the D40 is very good which is #1 factor that I look for in a digital camera.Here are the pros and cons of the D40 in my opinion:Pros:1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality2. Affordable price3. Compact size and light weight4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD5. 2.5 frames per second6. B/W, Sepia, several more in-camera editing features.7. Instant power on, fast autofocus and no shutter lag8. Noise is acceptable at high ISO settings. Auto ISO settings available.9. Great 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens.10. Great battery life (400+ on a single charge. 1000+ if flash is not used).11. Auto (flash off) mode available12. 1/500 flash syncCons:1. No direct button to change QUAL, WB and ISO settings2. Grip comfortably but might be a bit too small for some people3. No top LCD and no front command dial4. Autofocus will not work with non AF-S or non AF-I lenses (such as the 70-300m G and 50mm f/1.8D lens)5. No AF/MF switch (have to use the switch on the lens)6. Only 3 autofocus point7. 6 Megapixel (More Megapixel needed to print larger than 12 X 18 at 300 dpi)8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings9. No in camera image stabilization (like Sony and Pentax) but Nikon has lenses with it (VR).10. No depth-of-field preview buttonIn conclusion, the D40 is perfect for those who want high quality pictures, more control (than a point and shoot camera), and have a DSLR experience (instant power on and no shutter lag), without having to carry a bulky camera. And unless you are shooting sports/actions professionaly (which faster focusing processor, faster frames per second and larger memory buffer might be needed), the D40 is pretty much all you will need.Happy Photographing!
My goal was to use the PVR-350's video and audio output port to display directly on my TV (for a MythTV box). The general consensus on the Myth mailing list was that this is isn't a very well-supported feature. It works for watching and recording tv, but the IVTV X Driver didn't work, so I couldn't use mplayer or xine to play movies, etc. Also, it's not clear if this is going to be supported in future versions of myth.In the end, I grabbed a cheap Nvidia card (with s-video) and ran the audio through my computer speakers. I still use the PVR-350 for getting the tv signal and recording it. It works really well for this, but I think the PVR-150 can do the same thing and it's $45 cheaper. Which is more than the Nvidia card cost. :)So, if I had it to do over again, I'd probably just get the 150.
Its an ethernet cable, it works, and the clip is protected well from being broken off. Have no complaints and am satisfied with the product/price. Enjoy!
These units have a well documented "Loading Bug" problem. Search videohelp.com or avsforum.com to verify. After as little as a few days, the "Loading" message flashes on screen intermittently, each time wiping the disk clean. The frequency increases until the unit is unusable.My Loading Bug started at 8 weeks. It was repaired under warranty, but the bug is back at 13 weeks, just past the 90 day warranty period and the JVC service facility's 30 day repair guarantee. It takes 1.5 hours of labor at $90 per hour to fix the Loading Bug. JVC told me, however, they would re-fix the unit as a "courtesy."Incidentally, JVC offers extended warranties for its products on its website. I tried to purchase an extended warranty for the DR-M10S, but JVC doesn't even offer one for this model.UPDATE 02/16/05: JVC now offers to fix this model free of charge, apparently even after the warranty expiration. See the FAQ page on JVC's website.
Works great and super light and easy to set up...thinking about buying one for another vehicle. Super fast delivery and the DVD player doesn't move once in place
I loved the ease of installation and setup provided by this product. I also loved, in a bitter-sweet way, the fact that it was easy to remove again when it didn't work and I had to put it back in the box and return it to Amazon. Problem was that it did not work most of the time.
They're ok, but we can't use them because the headphones are useless and we already had fs radios but they don't have vox. That's why we bought these for use on the motorcycles.
I bought this TV July 2007. After 14 months the TV LCD screen has died on me. It would cost me at least $1300 to get this TV fixed. DO NOT BUY!!!!!
This is an awesome cb hand held radio.....the adapter for the car is a big plus too. I recommend this radio for anyone traveling. This radio talks.
I bought this for a young lady who is interested in Science. I expected a high-end toy but was pleasantly surprised to get a lab quality microscope. Reasonable price, good quality and literally a million things to explore!
I looked everywhere for a decent priced 2GB microSD card for my new Samsung Blackjack... BUt couldn't find one in any store for less than $!00. So, of course I looked on hre & it was only $50-$60. It has a lot of a storage place & I am so glad i went with the 2 GB instead of the 1 GB. Afterall, I got the 2 GB for the same price as what the 1GB is in stores. I would absolutely recommend the 2 GB to anyone in need of a microSD card.
Don't be fooled by the term, "Premium." The cases I received are no different than standard poor quality DVD cases.
My 3 year old daughter just got this for Christmas...this item was bought in Panama City, Panama, in 2010, imagine my dissapointment to see that the battery didn't charge..and when I got a close look, the product was not even new. I inmediately made a search in the amazon review and it turns out to be an old equipment, maybe refurnished, maybe not, but it definitely had a problem with the battery. Thanks to the Amazon reviews I found out that there was a recall back in 2006 or 2008, I used this argument with the store and fortunately they game me the money back so my daughter could pick something else.The product is small, portable, if you want to use it whit the plug, go ahead but kids want to carry it around...and it is not possible because the batteries won't charge.
I have been very pleased with the StreetPilot. It is very useful on patrols at night where street signs can be difficult to read and house numbers missing. I found the loading instructions easy to follow and was able to make full use of it the first day.
Nothing bad to say about this screen. Good assembly directions, no missing parts and quick assembly. The screen takes about a half hour to assemble and only requires a screw driver.
I have trusted the Fellowes WriteRight line on my last 3 PDA's. Previously I used a hard green plastic cover that worked but was diminished the screen contrast quite a bit. This is different. The soft plastic is much like the type you peel off the front of new digital displays. I find they last for months even with heavy usage and do not diminish brightness or clarity to any great degree.The only thing one must watch out for is the bubbling if the screen is put on carelessly. This is really annoying. An excellent product that only misses 5 stars due to the price for something so simple and inexpensive to make and distribute.
I just got them today which was a day earlier than estimated delivery. They really, yeah a truly great product but only from what I've heard for now. There is better but is a big steal when I bought it. I think that it was totally worth it when I got it for $56 during the Gold Box deal. Packaging looks professional too while it's totally different from Amazon's pictures or Monster's website. (More on that later) I was comparing them to the Bose MIE2i before I bought this but decided to get the Bose because it had the mic and volume control for my iPhone. It was never in stock though but thats okay since I didn't necessarily had to buy from Amazon. The night before I checked it and even weeks before, it was $102 with new reviews written which I suspect it's because these earphones are too expensive. Once the deal was out, the morning I checked that next day it was $56 and was a total steal. More than 10 reviews are out now and I'm one of them too. I just had to write this review for others to know how they are.The earphones are great since theres a great amount of bass than the average pair of earphones. That's also the point of these earphones. Monster makes all of their earphones/headphones with much more bass even though it's not really what audiophiles are looking for. The bass is punchy without distorting or hurting my ears. I haven't listened to my music at full volume and have not even used them for an hour. I guess they will get better as these earphones are burned in. I also won't be using white/pink/brown or any other noise to burn them in. It's not necessary. I want to keep on using them for a long period of time so I'm really babying it for fear or breaking or cracking.When I got these earphones the packaging is misleading. Heck, the whole cover is wrong even though it says Monster Turbine with 3 years warranty. I trust buying from Amazon though so I'm thinking they're not a counterfeit product. Maybe it's from Monster's later design of these Turbines. I'm going to upload a few photos of the packaging to show you. The image thats on the cover is like Monster's Turbine Pros with the cable on the earphone longer but still all black. I suspect it's also going to be Monster's later Turbine design because it's been out in Monster's website when I checked a few times ago and even now. I really thought that it's a new design and realized that the whole package is smaller than the old design cover on Amazon/Monster's website. The package even says theres a cable manage system to pull up to adjust the cable to the neck. I tried that and kept pulling onto my earphones but it wouldn't work then realized all those features are NOT the same for my earphones. Even the plug on the earphone's end is NOT a right angle like the Turbine Pros.Overall, these earphones are great but just disappointing that the package is all wrong for my earphones. It mislead me to even almost breaking my earphones. I'm going to try my best to keep them in good condition so it doesn't degrade over time and also cautious so that it's not like any other earphones that break even before 1 year like Bose's. Also, these earphones have a 3 year warranty which is much more than it used to be (1 year) from other reviews I've read and every other site haven't updated them.
The cable was working beautifully, great quality picture, no problems with sound, easy to connect, but after a few weeks the picture changed hue and now flickers incessantly. I checked and the problem is definitely in the cable, not any of my equipment.
if you are a new computer user, dont buy this product. it was extremely complicated to install, you are required to install a new driver and delete the old driver. trying to install the new driver was so time consuming and complicated that it is not worth the trouble. this will be the last time i buy a canon product.
This product did not fit my 19" screen, it would have been a good product if it matches my screen size. So pay close attention to make sure that your screen and this product matches. I still gave it a three stars because the actual product works. However I had to return for the size issue.
there is not a thing wrong with having a few on these around, for vcr, dishnetwork box, and the old computer, we all know what the power company is like.
Greetings reader,I got my son a metal detector for a graduation present (as he requested). I was thinking of skipping this storage bag b/c it was a little pricy after the detector, shovel, sand sifter, etc. But I read a review that highly recommended getting it to protect the detector. Then I had this image of when the detector was not in use seeing it laying awkwardly on the floor in my son's room just ready for a kid to step on it and then "snap".So in short, I highly recommend purchasing this nicely made storage bag for your new metal detector and misc. other tools. I'm very pleased with it's sturdy construction and design. It sits nicely, clean and safe in the closet when not in use.(BTW my son truly enjoys his new metal detector - great buy. It gets him outside and provides a video game break.)
Unfortunately, I ignored the advice of the other people who rated this product, and I bought this item. I followed the installation instructions to the letter. All of the settings were set just as they were supposed to be according to the installation instructions, but my LaserJet 4L would not print. In all, I spent about 2 hours trying to get this item to work. What a waste of time. Even the uninstall process doesn't work--I had to reinstall my original print driver to get my printer to work again.
Moving from wired to wireless, I got for my desktop a wireless usb adapter from Netgear. The thing was sluggish, and it had trouble connecting even when clearly detecting my router! After a few months it got worse - very unreliable, probably damaged. So I decided to try this card instead, which I got for half the price of a new usb adapter. My desktop is a Windows XP, which I bought around 2005. It took me about a minute to open it, less than two minutes plugging the card in, that was that. I installed the software and my computer was connected before I knew it!Now my computer connects like a breeze - coming out of standby it takes literally five seconds or less to connect - and I've recovered all that lost broadband.If you are tired of sluggish usb adapters, give this thing a try!
....If Apex took out the word recorder out of the title, then the unit would be fine and dandy...However, I should have known that the price and features were too good to be true....I shouldn't have stepped down to a lower brand name....The manual sounds like it was written by someone who was learning English at the time....and the controls aren't matched with the manual's instructions....I don't know what it means to upgrade or whatever to a DVD recorder....it isn't a computer so where is the software going to go?...The feature list sounds impressive...and that is about the only thing that is impressive...The manual goes on and on about how to play and switch from one title to another and move between chapters, assuming that someone who has actually purchased the unit for the purpose of creating DVD's has no idea how to play a DVD in a player.It records for about 3 seconds and then goes into pause mode because of some copy protection, and this when I'm trying to record a tape from a camcorder.....I think Apex should include a gift certificate for a tank of gas for all the trips back and forth to the store to return these products.....one of which is going back tomorrow....Apex makes items that are technologically advanced if you're comparing them to the rotting carcass of a billy goat....!
My family received this item as a Christmas gift. Because it wouldn't accept a regular cable connection, we had to get a new TV which was about February. We have been using the player for about 8 months now and it has quit working. All DVDs that we put in the player skip and pause constantly giving a pixelated display that eventually goes to a black screen. The only way to get the DVD to do anything at that point is to turn the player off and back on again. There is nothing in the manual as to possible causes for this problem. We have tried using a DVD lens cleaner on it and that did not solve the problem. After looking at the warranty, I found out that not only is there no Factory Service center within 500 miles of my home, but I am also responsible for all labor and shipping as only parts are covered for one year. Now my husband and I are debating how we are going to handle the situation, whether we will drive to the nearest major city which may have an authorized repair shop, send it back to the service center, or whether we should just replace it with a JVC or Sony.
I recieved the 550 about a month ago and so far have no problems withit or what it says it can do.I can only say that I`m not sorry I gotthis product,just wished I should have gotten it sooner.
What can I say about ink cartridges. Well, I got them at a reasonable price, they are a hard size to find (XL) & I didn't have to run all around shopping for them, they arrived in a reasonable time, and they worked as promised. That's about it... Joan S.
I bought these to replace the bigger earbuds that came with my iPod. I wanted to use them while working out, so I didn't want headphones that cover my outer ear -- too sweaty. I have found these headphones to be very comfortable in my smaller ears. They come with a few choices of earbud size and a little carrying case that you can use to hold the cord slack while you're wearing the headphones. In addition, the sound is really quite good! You want to push them down in your ears as far as they'll go to hear the best bass sound. And bear in mind that you can't really hear yourself singing along to the music with these earbuds, if that's important to you. I'm extremely satisfied with the sound, comfort and features of these phones, especially considering the fact that I paid less than $30 for them!
I purchased this converter so I could install an amp for my factory system. I have a Honda with a display screen, so if I switch stereos I would lose a lot of functionality. I picked this converter based on the reviews, the price and the fact you could run all 4 channels through one box. The plastic screwdriver thingy that comes with it was pretty useless. I ended up using my own mini flathead screwdriver to screw down the speaker wires. It took a little bit of playing around to get the wires in, but once I clamped it down, they stayed in solid. I like the little holes on the ends, as I used those to ziptie the converter to a bar inside my dash. Just installed it today, sofar no complaints.
This is an adapter....I have an Olympus E-10 dSLR camera...This fits the port on the camera and provides the electricity necessary to power my camera without the use of batteries.It does what it advertises - nothing more, nothing less.i would have preferred it if the cord length was a little longer, but that's just personal preference. Also, if the prongs would have been located on the back face of the adapter as opposed to the top, i think i'd feel a little more secure when it juts out of my wall outlet... once again, personal preference.all in all, good investment as an alternative to draining batteries.
I looked at this keyboard in a store and discoverd that while it is called "ergonomic", it is flat. It doesn't curve up in the middle like ergonomic keyboards from Microsoft and Logitech. You can't tell this from the pictures on Amazon. However, the Belkin Ergoboard Pro does curve, but as I write this it is not for sale on Amazon.
So far this printer is pretty decent. We are running it off a central server on a network and it has become a pretty reliable printing source. It is really fast compared to your average inkjet. I gave it minus a star because it sometimes prints an extra page with a small black diamond on it- causing excess paper waste. I have not had a chance to look up why this might be happening. Overall though, solid printer for the money
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am in the photo business and needed a second camera, as I have all the lens. this was in perfect condition! THANK YOU!
Replaced/retired the old WRT54GS. Runs much faster than WRT54GS for remote configuration. You can feel the difference your money has made.
I purchased this for my daughter and she loves it! I helped her download the software, drag and drop the files, etc. It was surprisingly simple.
I have bought two 360's, one for my wife and one for me and will buy a third (as a replacement), so I'm a fan and I would recommend a Nuvi over any other competing product hands down. However, that doesn't mean there aren't issues:A few plusses and minuses:ON THE PLUS SIDE1) There is no better product on the market for GPS and the rest of them are toys by comparison. The interface is so wonderful that it's the GPS equivalent of the iPhone. There are minor issues but they're not worth discussing. I could write pages on how wonderful the interface is, but everyone else has done the product justice already.2) The 360 is the size to buy unless you are vision impaired. It is small and thin and light and you can stick it in a pocket.3) Maybe it's silly but I really like the audio book and mp3 feature. I use it constantly.4) The Europe software is awesome. Travelling with a Nuvi in Europe is unbelievably less stressful. I've covered every country and it's wonderful. I would ask that they buy some database of tourist attractions because I ended up programming most of my own. And yes, eastern europe is twitchy and limited but it's still much better than paper maps. I used it all over Moscow and St Petersburgh and it was fine.5) The usb charging is wonderful and some phones like smartphones share charging plugs limiting the number of cords you have to carry. The clamps, and connectors are well designed, and easy to work with. THe use of SD cards for map data rather than relying on PC connections is great. The abilty to store mp3's and audiobooks on SD cards is useful. I carry a set of SD cards and this means I dont need to carry a separate unit while travelling.ON THE MINUS SIDE1) The web site is awful, uninformative, and customer-unfriendly. The mandatory registration is awful to use, and confusing. In the support area, they clearly want to protect themselves from customers rather than explaining clearly what they can and cannot do for customers. They make it far too hard to contact them. Whoever does their web site thinks far too much like they are talking to their distributor channel and is entirely ignorant of their customers. For example, they bundle all customers and products together and treat them the same even though the products, while having similar functions are for very different customers with different skill levels.2) The product is fairly fragile. It is complicated technology, and it is not housed in protective shells, and breaks easily. I have broken the screen on one by dropping it on a (thinly) carpeted floor in a restaurant, and broken the audio output plug on another unit simply by keeping the earphones plugged in and wrapping the cord around the unit. There are too many reports of gps antenna problems as well. So the units are reasonably fragile given their intended purpose and their fairly high price tag.3) Given their fragility their customer service is in the obvious position of having customers who break the unit try to blame the product, and the company is trying to evade responsibility for when the product fails during reasonable use. This is why customers are often unhappy with product support: because the product is actually fragile, the company will not say that the product is fragile, and then must dance with customers to find out if they can reasonably replace it or not. Instead, they should simply be honest with customers using the reason that it is advanced technology that is fragile, or they should change the housing and antenna and connectors so that they are less fragile. Anyway, that's the problem with support. THey don't want to talk to you. They have a reason why they don't talk to you - they're afraid to. They are not sophisticated in how they manage customers either on their web site or via the phone, and they are that way because they have too much channel influcence and not enough consumer orientation. They should hire a new VP of customer service from a major brand like Nike or Apple. (No I don't have any inside knowledge, I simply run one of the country's larger consultancies on such things).4) The satellite reception and triangulation is still wanting and sometimes frustrating. The reception in cities, where it is actually hardest to navigate, and where you have the least reaction time as a driver is terrible. In New York, San Francisco, Chicago and even Pittsburgh, you can wait for ten minutes or more before the unit acquires sattelites and can give you directions, even if you seek out an open space like a small park. I stood in the shopping district in Chicago waving the unit in the air for twenty minutes acting like Verizon's "can you hear me now?" character trying to acquire sattelites so I could find the restaurant for my next meeting. Since this is NOT anywhere as bad a problem if you leave the unit running as it is if you turn it off and on again, there is a problem with the approach they're using. This is also a problem at airports, where you've rented a car and have to throw the unit up on the dashboard or hold it out a window for ten minutes waiting for it to acquire satellites before you can put it somewhere more visible and use it. As a person who is busy travelling, thats an issue. Unfortunately, the way around the problem is to leave it on all the time which the battery won't tolerate. I don't know where they're getting their batter life estimates from but if you use the thing much, the battery burns down in more like two or three hours than what's advertised. And there isn't a switch to kill the video in order to preserve battery life. (And no, don't add yet another button combination to the power button. It's like tapping out morse code as it is.)5) The speaker is weak and distorts too easily. I end up driving with an earphone almost all the time. There is a tradeoff here in engineering terms, because if you make it much louder it's a power drain. While they've put Bluetooth in the unit, it's pointless because you can't hear the other person, the speaker distorts too easily at low volume (which is a bad product decision because better speakers are available), despite the fact that the microphone does work reasonably well. I have a Jaguar, a Porche and a Ferrari. They represent the full range of internal sound levels. The Jaguar is almost perfectly quiet, but the audio is still underpowered in that environment. (I won't even talk about how pointless it is in the Ferrari.) The unit's speaker is on the back, facing away from you. So if you hold the thing, or lay it down on cloth like a seat, you have to turn it up, which then puts the speaker into distortion mode. This product design choice relies on relection to improve the sound quality, and I undestand preserving the front of the device for screen only. But just putting a better speaker inside and facing it forward or even downward would be a better answer. "We have the technology" to make a seventies pop culture reference.6) Response time given the weakness of the antenna is a problem. It looks like they wrote the software without changing the lead time on directions to reflect the driver's speed and frequency of turns. Driving around the UK for example, with the twisting little roads is difficult because unit does not give you notice in time for the turns. Once you get down to a lower number of sattelites, especially in London, the thing becomes effectively useless. Nothing is more annoying than having the cutely accented narrator tell you to turn right fourty feet after you've passed the turn.7) The voice software isn't smart enough to recognize "St Albans Street" as "Saint Albans Street". It needs to smarten up regarding common abbreviations.8) The foreign language software, for phrases and such, is so bad that it would be better not to include it. Really. It's terrible. And it is totally unsuited for the user interface. I mean, who has twenty minutes to look up how to ask for lunch?So, whomever is in charge of the software for the product should get a promotion and bonuses. Whoever is in charge of product engineering, purchasing and manufacturing should get a talking to, and should work harder. Whoever is in charge of customer service should get demoted. Whoever is charge of the web site should be fired, and with predudice. I wonder, that since this sequence of problems is the OPPOSITE of what is difficult in product development, how this can happen in a company unless it's a senior management problem in the first place. Customer service is easy to get right. Software is almost impossible. Engineering is something the Japanese usually get right day in and day out, but American companies can't seem to: American engineers are too often rewarded for being cunning, and not for being wise, and that is the feeling I get when using the product. Hardware development tried to be cunning not wise.And I also get the feeling that the executive management is unwisely cheap and still does not realize how great a product they have on their hands, and what to do about it. As it stands, a competitor with brains could improve on the software and engineering. So why not take advantage of the one thing that a competitor cannot so easily steal: the loyalty of customers who truly depend on the product, by making customer service the company's core competency?
After 9 hours of trying to get this &quot;plug and play&quot; printer to work with my MAC G4, System 9.1, gave up. The minimal instructions for hook up that were included with the printer are simply wrong. Go to the HP web site, and you'll find pages of instructions on how to get this to work with a MAC, many of which are contradictory. Could get it to print an occasional page, but then it spit out pages with code until it had to be unplugged to stop. Returned it today.
STRENGTHS:Canon printing and scanning quality; reliable; prints photos directly from camera; can make copies as stand-alone copier without being connected to PC.WEAKNESSES:Tiny ink cartridges run out quickly and are very expensive for small capacity!; Somewhat lower scanning resolution 600 dpi is ok for documents but for high quality photo scans 2400 dpi is preferred.OVERVIEW:Overall, I thought it was a great all-in-one machine, printing high quality color photos and grayscale documents. It saves space and is packed with features. So far, I printed one page in color. Colors are OK but ink runs out quickly! Therefore I will be using it mostly for scanning, printing, and copying documents in grayscale mode. You may even copy your documents without connecting it to PC. One of the cons is a bit high noise of its paper loading mechanism. For ink replacement I recommend buying original Canon ink cartridges only! Because generic ink may clog printing nozzles. Canon MP160 appeals only by its 3-in-1 function, nothing much exciting beyond that.PRICE PER PAGE ANALYSIS:If you use it mostly for grayscale printing, then I don't recommend it because it is VERY EXPENSIVE to run! I counted about over 200 pages printed in grayscale mode and now both ink tanks showing low ink indicator and asking for replacement. Capacity of PG-40 blank ink is 16ml and it cost $20. I have Canon IP3000 printer, it uses BCI-3eBK black with 27ml capacity, which cost $15. Which one is a cheaper to run?! I think it is evident from comparison of capacity and price. Now let's go into a deeper analysis. Although I don't print in color, this printer uses both ink tanks, PG-40 black and CL-41 for grayscale printing. Replacement of these two original inks will cost you $45 (PG-40 $20 and CL-41 $25 ) shipped free from Amazon as any orders over $25. Now do the fair calculation. You can print maximum 300 pages in grayscale using both inks though. Now,$45x100(cents)/300(pages)= 15 cents per page. I have to cry out loud to Canon - WHAT A RIP OFF! Although I don't like HP brand, now I'm planning on buying HP 1020 monochrome laser printer. Because it is better quality and better value for grayscale printing. Even though cartridge (HP Q2612A) of HP 1020 is more expensive ($59 shipped), it will last for about 2000 pages. Divide $59 to 2000 pages, it will be about 2.95 cents a page (59x100cents/2000pp=2.95 cents)! Nothing personal against Canon, I still love Canon cameras, scanners and other printers. It rather was just fair calculation of expenses. Bring on your counterarguments in comments, if you have any.FOLLOW-UP:If you open "My Printer" from setting you may select use black ink only option. Here is how:Open "My Printer" and click on Printer Settings;From there, click on "Maintenance" tab and then click on "INK CARTRIDGE SETTINGS", select Black Only. You may change this option any time if you decide to print in color later. However, if you print mostly in grayscale mode I'd highly recommend black-ink-only setting.I'm not sure if it will help saving ink if you intend to use printer for grayscale prints exclusively, like I do. Because I still think that for cleaning purposes printer will be using color ink as well. And believe me, printer cleans itself more often as it needs too! I'm suspicious if it does cleaning almost or close to every time you turn it on.Of course that's the only way to make even a thrifty user who uses printer occasionally to buy ink over and over again.
Haven't had any problems burning hundreds of DVDs at 4X speed. Watch for price fluctuations - Don't pay more than $1 per disc!
I needed a ball head for macro use,but I was unwilling to spend an inordinate amount of money.After researching many heads I chose the Velbon PH-353.My main concern was that this head would be able to "lock-in" my Nikon D-80 with a Sigma 180mm macro lens and Sigma macro flash.Well the head held firm,and I was able to adjust it to suit the necessary angles needed for the photographs.I am more interested in the functionality of an item,rather than its brand name.This head definitely works for me,and the price I paid on Amazon was quite competative.
I'm a professional musician and teacher. I listen and hear a lot of different music and I can say without a doubt that these phones rock. All types of music from jazz to classical to opera are enjoyable. Don't hesitate, Sharper Image sells them in their catalog for $20.+ more than Amazon.
I have always been a believer in Sony products, these am/fm headphones are no exception! There is a definite reason why I have a houseful of Sony products, great companies deserve accolades of the highest degree!
Purchased and just received this item. Nice to have all the items that we keep in our glove compartments organized. Makes life a little easier while traveling. Certainly would make a great stocking stuffer for the Holidays too.
I ordered this bag to hold only my SLR camera, but was amazed at the size of it. It is big enough to hold 2 to 3 lens, plus flashes and almost any photo equipment you can think of- minus the tripod. This is a bag for a serious photographer, since most people would not need this much room. The drawback of the bag is that it is quite big, so it is not ideal if you are having to haul it around on vacation. It is how ever one of the best bags that I have seen in a long time. It has the wonderful quality that Samsonite is known for, and will last a long time. If you need the room in your bag for lens and filters, film and flashes then this would be an excellent choice. I rate it 5 stars.
Ideal kitchen counter size, vibrant display color, sharp picture quality and easy set-up characterize the Sharp LC-13E1U Aquous. I debated 13" vs. 15" and am very happy with the stylish 13". Sound quality is exceptional. Recommend highly.
I got 2 of these at home. It plays every DVD and all regions. It doesn't look good but it works great. For the price, it is worth every single penny.
This by far the best gps. Easy to use touch screen. I liked the no fee subscription.
My first observation was a kernel panic (mac equivalent of the blue screen of death in windows) until I got wise to the terrible logitech mac drivers. I went with the steermouse software (which is $20) and I am now happy with performance.The mouse is great. The stock drivers are terrible. I do hope logitech starts making better software soon.
I purchased this cable modem to replace a combo cable modem/wireless router from my internet provider to save money as I already had a wireless router. I use Charter Cable and the installation was very simple with them. First I plugged up the Surfboard modem, and powered up and connected the cable, and then plugged in my laptop and started IE. Charter loaded up a simple page where you indicated you were replacing their hardware, and all you had to do was enter your account # and their modem's MAC address and that was about it. I did install the Charter browser applet just to make the setup easier but that's all there was to it (I'll uninstall that later). A couple of reboots to the modem and reloading the IE browser and it was up and running with internet access. Then I plugged in my Netgear WGR614 wireless router to the modem. That took a couple of reboots to get all the IP addresses worked out between cable modem and wireless router and laptop, but it pretty much came up on its own with minimal effort. And all worked fine together with no added or installed software or patches. I will try and remember to update this post after it's been up and running a while with new info on how it performs over time. But initially I can only say good things about this modem, and connection speed is very good as well.It's a simple cable modem and only has one ethernet connection at the back so if you want to connect multiple PCs/laptops then you'll need an additional router. It does have USB connection available as well.For the price and ease of setup and installation it's great and all that we needed for our house.
I travel and I usually use VOIP to save on long distance phone bills. This model's foldable design and good sound quality makes it the best solution for my needs. I also like the USB feature because it does not pick up any of the analog noise coming from the machine.
I wasn't about to pay 15 bucks or more for HDMI cables if I didn't have to, and I found I didn't. The product works as it should and I have no complaints. There were no problems with shipping or delivery time. Thanks for a great product and services!
All cases were in great condition. Packaged a little weird but I don't see a better way of doing it. So overall, excellent :D
I purchased a Creative MP3 player in the summer but decided to buy an Ipod because of its range of features and cool factor. The Ipod's MENU button never worked and without the MENU button you can't navigate through the system. I followed the manual explicitly and reset the Ipod countless times to no avail.After reading many users describe the same problem on the Ipod discussion board I opted for a full refund rather than a replacement: Amazon's refund policy and procedures are excellent.For now I'll stick with the Creative MP3, which works well. The Ipod is hip, but only if it works.Happy New Year!
None of the buttons did what they were suppose to do according to instructions. Wanted to listen to audiobooks but couldn't access some books while others would start in the middle of the book. Tried to skip to next section or get to the beginning of a book and would end up at a chapter in a different book. Lousy display screen too.
I wanted to note that this works with my 4th generation iPod nano. I wasn't sure when I bought it, but it is happily charging away!
This has been my go-to player for video cassettes for years. I use it for hours or timeshift playback on reused tapes each day, and it performs well in that role. But, I do my recording on other VCRs and on DVD recorders. First, the good parts: it has never eaten a tape it was playing; the controls are responsive and accurate, perfect for fast-forwarding through commercials; it receives the remote signal from across the room, even behind a table it I point it to the ceiling. These may seem like minor pluses, but, since I use it just for playback, these are the things that matter most to me and that my other equipment, the ones I record with, fail to deliver. My Panasonics record fine but the fast-forward and rewind are so fast that they are hard to control and the remote has to be within 10 feet and on a direct line. My Mitsubishi also records fine but has for years had a malfunctioning sensor that prevents FF or REW near the beginnings or ends of tapes. My two Sharps and my JVC are long dead, having started eating he edges of tapes or having dead motors or power supplies.The bad is pretty bad. The DVD player, after about a year, stopped working, then started again. Now, it only works occasionally, so it cannot be counted on. The tuner is also dead. The picture started getting fuzzy after two years and now is all snow. The line inputs work, and the cable box signal goes through the machine to the TV but is not received by the tuner. It's a good thing I no longer need to use this machine to record.It was cheap and serves my current needs but only because I have other devices to record tapes.
I've had one of these since 1993. It's perfect. It's a tape player and recorder, and that's it.It never jams on a good tape. It's perfect at what it does.Being an audiobook lover I use it to listen to my books around the house and it has had a lot of use!Unlike units that have CD players, the tape is the focus, not an afterthought.Also, it's far superior to tape units that switch sides for you, because they often switch sides at the least resistance, not necessarily the end of the tape.In summation, this is the tape audiobook listener's friend for reliable, no trouble, listening for hours and hours and years to come..
This device's software is in serious need of rewritting. Attempting to facilitate its use, HP has only developed programming which is awkward, confusing and unstable. My advice to the manufacturer: send it back to square one. To prospective buyers: look elsewhere for a scanner.
I purchased the wireless headphones so I could watch my flat screen high definition television without disturbing my wife while she slept. It advertised that it would work with high def TV's, but when I hooked it up, all I got was radio stations. I could not connect to the TV to watch different stations. There was no telephone numbers to call for support, and when I contacted the original company that distributed this product, the rep there was unable to help. I had to return the product, but I did get my refund.
I found this mouse to be extremely uncomfortable. My hand kept going to sleep no matter how I positioned it on the mouse. I am sending it back.
My product arrived in great shape and very promptly. I was very pleased with the all aspects of the product.
I buy Apple Care for all my Mac products including iMac, MacBook Pro and iPhone.I wouldn't be without it. Apple Care extends both the warranty and access to free Apple Care telephone support.Macs are built well... But I have used Apple Care warranty repairs on all my Macs, dating back to 1998. Something eventually goes wrong. A logic board replacement can cost $700. My iPhone recently started to malfunction in month sixteen. Apple Care protection gave me a new (same model) iPhone without charge.Nevertheless... I have an external hard drive for each of my Macs, and make frequent clones. Apple Care can't replace lost data if a drive goes south, even if they will replace the hard drive.
First, Im no cam expert. I used to use a cheap digital camera ($10) and that worked fine until it stopped working. I got this new cam and it works fine. A little grainy. It snaps instant photos which is nice. Thats my A+ review! Enjoy!
I just replaced my old computer after the hard drive died with a new XP Media Center machine. I had all of my data backed up on the Acomdata USB 2.0/Firewire external hard drive and thought it would be a snap to move it over to the new computer. Wrong!! The external drive couldn't be seen by the new computer. I went to the Acomdata website where they said that this model isn't supported in the Media Center Edition at this time. So it's on to Plan B, C, and D to get my data back. Next time I'll buy a "name" brand that stays current with what's out there.
I ordered this product but dont have it yet and looking at the reviews I have noticed that all the reviews that are bad are either written a while ago or they say that they bought it a while ago. So that means they must have made a newer model that seems to be a lot better!
As stated by the person that posted up a review before me, mojoplay is not the exact one that people would want. something about it just doesnt make me want to keep playing it on this monitor. blurry, fuzzy, nothing clear about it at all.I really wish Amazon would carry Joytech's LCD screen. i would buy that in a heartbeat, even if it costs 40 dollars more. but since amazon doesnt carry it, im gonna have to buy it from a different carrier.if anyone's looking for an LCD screen for the PS2 slim version, this is not the one for you. spend the extra $40 to get the Joytech version. it really is that much better.
I use this primarily as a computer monitor, but it also has a nice TV display. Analog to Digital conversion is bad for DVDs and console gaming systems, but I run DVDs and such through my PC. Absolutely beautiful!The menu is also a little frustrating... not many options. Volume control is slow, and the mute feature puts an ugly icon on the screen. Minor.Overall, it's a great picture for a good cost.
More people should use this original storage format to avoid proliferation of unnecessary options.
Understanding that this is not the latest technology, this receiver works very well with my Panny plasma, Samsung DVD recorder, Sony VCR, and SDAT 5 piece speaker system. No component or S-vid inputs, but has 3 optical inputs which works great running my system with the plasma as the core. This receiver just handles the audio and it does this very well!
I was finally able to put all of my sticky notes and my calendar all in one place and not have to worry about the sticky notes falling out.I never thought I would have so much of my life tied into one little device. Now I use my Palm for appointment and birthday reminders, my address book which is categorized(!), I have a to-do list, and general notes. I love the fact that I can attach phone numbers to my appointments, so that if I need to reach someone at the last minute, I just pull up the appointment and the phone number is there! I also have notes with directions to appointments attached to the appointment. I have categorized my address book to find specific phone numbers quickly. In my to-do list I have many things planned, such as my knitting patterns that I have yarn for, I also have albums that I would like to buy, books I want to read, movies I want to see, etc. When I go to the book store or music store - I have a list of what I want to buy, which makes browsing quick. I hate being at the music store and forgetting the name of the band that I want to buy and the music store staff has no idea what band I'm talking about because the band is somewhat obscure.It's simplified my life in more ways than I thought. I love the fact that it fits easily in my purse or bag for easy transport wherever I go. Who ever thought a little piece of equipment could do so much!
I was stuck needing a device no longer sold in stores, but once again Amazon connected me with someone who had it. Fast, Priced right, and new in the pkg.
I got it out the box and it was tiny, its smaller than a packet of fags!If your a metal head like me you'll like the loudness of it,if your tight with money don't worry its worth every penny, and the batteries last ages.Even when you record in 96k it still sounds as good as a CD.....32mb was enough for me and it only takes about 5 minutes to get all ya songs on it.....a great deal.....go and get it!!!!
Bought this for a 2.5 external case i own, and it fits in this case perfectly, it even has an internal pocket for the cable.The case seems well built, so far it's doing it's job perfectly.
I purchased a set of Etymotic ER6i earphones a few years ago.The Good: Good sound and high output. I used these to listen to both MP3 256k music files, as well as Audible quality level 3 and 4 audio books. The high end was a little strong to me, but these were not designed as "audiophile reference monitors" like Etymotic's ER4S earphones. They were designed for MP3/iPod device users to hear audio content in better quality than a $10 pair of earbuds that just sit in/dangle from one's ears.These earphones, like the entire Etymotic Research line, are inserted into each outer ear canal using either soft foam or triple-flanged silicone that slides onto the audio output shaft of each earphone.Some may not like the feeling of a device that essentially creates a soft seal in each ear. If you're not sure of whether this would be comfortable for you, go to your local drug store or DIY store and look for a pair of Mac's earplugs. The drugstore will have Mac's earplugs which are designed for swimmers, to keep water out of their ears. The ones at the DIY are designed for people working around loud equipment, like saws or engines.Follow the instructions on the Mac's package and gently insert one earplug into each ear and wear them for a while to see how it feels to you. If you are ok with that feeling, then you should be fine with Etymotic's in-ear earphones.Ok, so I've covered my positives and the wearing test... now for the negatives.The design of the device, where the individual wires mate with the individual earphones... well, there's no other way to describe this. The design sucks.Take a close look at other Etymotic earphones. Most of them have decent to very good wire strain-reliefs. The ER6i has, essentially, NONE.A cable was placed into each earphone shell, then basically a white cap was snapped into the shell to hold it in place.This is the weak link in the design of these earphones.With nothing to soften or absorb the energy of flexing cables, it is basically a cable flexing between two sharp edges; one edge is the earphone housing, while the other is the small plastic piece that got snapped in at the factory to hold the cable in place.Each set of earpieces also has a date code stamped into them, for warranty.I had my ER6i set approximately 14 months before one of the cables leading into an earphone wore out and the copper wire broke internally, rendering that earpiece dead.The ER6i, at least when I purchased my set, came with only a one year warranty. So, essentially, Etymotic's inferior design would cause me to pay approximately $75 to purchase a new set each year (unless you purchase an extended warranty from one of the third-party extended warranty companies, which, in this particular case, would be worth its weight in gold, given the non-existent strain-relief design of the ER6i.One other caveat... the triple-flange, silicone ear seals fatigue and wear out after a while. This is true, I believe, for all of Etymotic's earphones. Fortunately, you can purchase replacements from Etymotic themselves. Or, if you don't mind having replacement buds that are specifically colored gray, you can purchase replacements in gray, 5-pairs to a pack, for around $14.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Comfortable, good audio quality, highly noise-isolating earphones with a huge design flaw involving the lack of a cable strain-relief on each earpiece. If you really like ER6i, then make sure you purchase an extended warranty that covers the eventual failure of the cable. You might need an "accidental damage" warranty.P.S. I still have my dead ER6i earphones. Even in death, they can still be used for their high noise-isolation quality as hearing protectors :-)
This is a chip almost outdated but my mom still likes her older cell phone, so i went ant purchased this one.I wasn't sure if it was the right one but after checking all(w/adapter attached) the parts it was!!! My mom was happy and so am i ..If you are looking for this chip i think its great...And if it wasn't the seller was very understanding...TY
Product works great. For the first time in months I am getting the cable for which I am paying. I'm getting most of the channels that had not been coming in and I no longer have to switch between plugging in the cable box and the high-speed internet modem. (A couple of tv channels still do not come in on their regular station, however, they do come in on the HD station, which is good enough for me). Great buy.
I bought this simply because the original cases that CF cards come in can be very awkward to open. This is a good case for the money. It is larger than necessary and much heavier than I thought it would be. Given what's on the market this is a good choice.
I decided to get this stylus after reading through a number of reviews of different brands and I'm very happy with the purchase.The size and weight of the stylus are just right and the rubber tip doesn't feel cheap. It's sturdy and glides easily on my iPad screen. The pen is a nice touch as well and the nice shiny look of the stylus matches my iPad too.This is definitely a good deal for the price and a must have for anyone who plans to do any significant amount of writing on their tablet. It isn't magnetic but due to the nice weight it doesn't roll around or fall off surfaces easily.***It's also really great for playing tap games like I do such as We Rule, Bakery Story, and especially games like the Big Fish hidden object games like Dark Tales - Rue Morgue :D
I received my Nikon 50mm 1.8f from Amazon. The lens takes great pictures and performed well. The pictures taken with this lens were sharp as expected. Do not buy this lens if you have a DX camera and intend to use it for group pictures inside your house or apartment. Get the 20mm or 24 mm instead. I use it on my D80 and it is good for portrait pictures (solo). My main complaint is the quality built. The lens that I received from Amazon was for Nikon, USA but was made in China. The built quality less superior when compared to my Nikon 24mm which was made in Japan. The lens that I received was constructed with mostly light weight plastic except for the mounting face. The lens weigh about 1/2 as much compared to my other prime lens. The lens focuses fast and quietly. Just keep in mind when buying newer products because you may be disappointed since there will be a chance that you may get a Nikon lens that is made in China. This may not bother some photographers but it did bother me. The lens mount cover was even made out of cheap white plastic (similar to the lens diffuser) unlike the screw-in type cover that you would normally expect from Nikon. Buy a used one instead that has a good construction quality or better yet check it out first from your local store. This lens is a good addition to any camera bag. Again, I like to take mostly group pictures on parties or family gatherings inside our house / living rooms and this does not provide a wider angle view for me with the limited space that most people have in their place. Other than that, it is a good bargain lens for the price that you pay for, I'm just bitter with the quality lens that I received. I hope yours will be better if you are lucky. I hope this will somehow provide you some caution or something for you to consider.
This is an incredible stereo system. While some people may balk at the lack of wiz-bang features like surround sound, once your here this you won't care. I've auditioned systems that cost 10 times as much and don't sound nearly as good. Don't worry about this like the lack of wattage or a subwoofer. This system sounds great, that's the important thing.The best part about this system is that it was designed as a system. Many audio buffs spend way to much time finding components that sound good with one another. Red Rose has already done this for you.Be sure to get two things along with this. First, good speaker stands (the ones they sell here on amazon.com are a compromise, get Red Rose's Rosebud stands, they'll elevate the speaker to your ear height, which is extemely important to get the most out of the system). Second, a half descent SACD player. This system was made for the hi-fidelity sound of SACDs. Even a low end SACD player will sound better than a several thousand dollar CD player.
I have been waiting to enter the D-SLR market until a few months ago and bought a D40 which replaces my beloved FE-2 and FA. The picture quality of this new generation of cameras is sheer amazing!!! Some pictures I shot look almost better than the original scenes!The lack of auto focus ability on some older Nikon lenses is not really a problem as I believe the choice of focal point can be a creative part of photography. And lenses have evolved just like the cameras have. Modern lenses are lighter as they are built with predominantly space age plastics and smaller glass elements.So, if you are thinking about about getting into D-SLR photography, this camera is a great choice! It might be a good time to invest in a few lenses as well! The 18-55 is a good lens and begs to be complimented by a tele zoom and a ultra wide angle lens.I was surprised to find out that this camera does not offer a way to frame pictures with the monitor on the back. The view finder is the only way. Actually, no D-SLR offers this option as the image sensor does not become active until the shutter is released. Many point and shoot cameras offer this feature.The best advantage about having a D40 is it's size and light weight. You will end up taking it with you more often which will result in more and better pictures!
I bought this new replacement battery for my cordless land-line telephone and it looks and performs just like the original. When I need another in a few years (the last one lasted six years) I will most likely buy from this vendor once again. The delivery was very fast and I am very pleased with the performance. Naturally, my phone works much better with a new battery as opposed to the half dead one that was in it before, but this replacement battery has definitely made the phone function like new again, so I'm pleased.
Battery started losing its capacity after few charges.After only 5-8 cycles, the battery was not charging more than 70-80% of its max capacity.I contacted Oncore support and they said the one I got was defective, so they replaced it at no charge (their customer support was very fast and nice).I got a new one but I haven't used enough to see if is going to have the same problem (but from the few tests performed, it doesn't seem much better).
I got this unit over 6 weeks now. Overall, I like the features (divx, dual screen in/out, price) but I'm disappointed with the picture quality, it's not as clear and sharp as I wanted, that's why the 4 stars. I have not test the SD/MMC/USB feature for input of pics. Several reasons for buying this unit:1. Play DivxI test it and it does play quite some divx, even QPEL which Philips doesn't, but some QPEL doesn't render well. Also no MKV or OGM, that's expected. Overall, I'm satisfied with this feature. I watch anime divx and I can still read the subtitle overall, so I'm ok with it. Again, don't expect sharp quality when it's divx. When it's just MPEG2 DVD, it's not bad quality.2. Dual ScreenIt came w/ Dual screens, one screen is with a DVD player and only does output AV. One screen is just a screen, but only takes input AV. Both screen has its own AC adapter and headphone jack. I guess it's good for car ride, in fact, it comes w/ straps to bound to the back of the car seat.3. Input/Output AVI needed input AV from my PS2, so I can play it on the screen when my wife uses the TV. I'm not as interested in the output since I have a DVD player for TV already.4. PriceFor $200, it's not a bad price for the features, it would really be a steal if wasn't for the ok pic quality. But normal 7" portable DVD player will run about $150+, so for $200 dual screen and with divx play back, it's pretty good.Overall, I'm really just using it as a personal player, if there's portable DVD player that plays Divx, sharp image, take AV input and about the same price, I'll be selling this unit. I don't really need the dual screen, it's nice for the car ride, but I don't do car ride that often. Hee hee ... now you know I'm a Otaku.
I have listened to Shure 1,2,3,4,5. (1,2,3 meh, 4,5 amazing) I have listened to V-Moda's top of the line. I have listened to them all, over-ear, in ear, noise-canceling, etc... Hear's what I think. Pun intended.The Philips earbuds are very picky. If you don't have the correct fit, they sound terrible. If you have your EQ in itunes or on your MP3 player turned up in the bass section these headphones sound terrible. But, if you spend the time to get the correct fit, and use quality sound files, and keep your EQ flat, these headphones sound just as good as the $100 V-Modas. In fact I think they have a little more bass. I compared the two headphones back to back, properly fit each time. I found that as soon as you turn up the bass, even the V-Modas distort. You have to keep the EQ flat. Overall the V-Modas have slightly better mids and highs, but not enough to justify spending another $70 on them. If you have ever demo'd the Shure line of buds you would notice that there is hardly a difference in their line until you get to the stage 4. At that point they begin to sound ridiculously good. But they also cost $400. For the price, these Philips do a great job. They are efficient, have great bass, and good mids and highs, (they don't annoy you). I'm very pleased with my purchase.Here's the best part, they have a short and long cord configuration. Perfect if you want to clip on an iPod to a shirt pocket. And when you need it longer simply attach the other 2' of cord. I have an iMac at work which I constantly need to switch between my over-ear Sennheiser HDs, and my external speakers. I simply leave the Philips cord plugged into the rear of my iMac and viola! I can plug and unplug without leaning over my computer to find the socket.Seriously, if you don't find these to be more than adequate for on the go listening, then it's time to pony up for the Shure 4s. If you are an audiophile then you shouldn't be using buds anyway. I'll be using these buds with my MP3 player when I'm pumping iron. I just hope they last me at least a year. If they do that then they deserve the 5 star rating that I gave them.Good luck with your buds. Sincerely, your bud, -Bud.
Seem to work fine with an iPod, however, I have had no luck getting it to work properly with a Motorola PEBL cell Phone. While listening to music on the iPod, if I get a phone call, I can answer the phone, but there's no audio, i.e., I can't hear who is talking, and they can't hear me. It's wierd that the controls work (call answer function) while the audio doesn't, but that's been my experience. Bummer!
Installed in series with an Alpine headunit with 2V preouts... greatly improved the signal and provides the ease of adjusting without going through submenus on your headunit... I definitely recommend this product if you're not running a strong source signal or you just want some easy adjustment
SkullCandy snoop dogg headphones were good at first and arrived in great condition. I used them for 2 months but then when i tried to plug it out of my computer the wire snapped. Just because of small damage i cant use this pair of headphones anymore. This is very fragile and breaks easily so be very careful if you purchase.
I bought OfficeConnect for my small business and was truely amazed at this hub's awesome performance. Its capable of a fast connectivity solution of 10/100. The installation was so simple. With this piece of hardware I now have a office with 6 computers fully networked (file shareing and all) and I'm thinking about purchasing another. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone who is serious about networking a small office.
the thing i noticed about these is that you dont know how things are really supposed to sound until you use quality headphones, and well...these are quality.
This GPS is a much better product than I expected. I loaded City Select North America v6 (old software) with no problem. I was able to load ALL of North America using a Kingston 2GB microSD card. I had no trouble with loading. This GPS has a number of features that are excellent:Size - It's a great size to carry in a pocket.Color - The color map is very easy to read.Auto Routing - This feature is wonderful. To navigate a route, all you need to do is to enter the destination. The auto routing figures the route and will compute a new route if you miss a turn or decide not to use the computed route.Directions Page - A page is available that gives every turn point with a direction of turn arrow. The direction arrow is at the angle of the actual turn. The distance and time to each waypoint is available on this page.Approaching a turn - The depiction of the situation at the turn is very clear and graphic. It shows you the road layout clearly as well as the route you need to take in the turn and also gives you a small arrow indication your progress.All in all, this is an excellent GPS and works well for navigation on the streets and highways. I need some sort of a mount and will probably get a power cord for the car so I can keep it lighted at night.The only drawback is that you must purchase maps saparately and unlock and load these maps. This takes some time but give you quite a bit of versatility with map selection.
This is an superb quality Pol filter. Too expensive ? No, since it's worth it's price and actually how often do we change our lens setup (with possible different filter diameters) ? At least for myself any modifications on my lens setup are very rare and it's totally worth to buy the best possible filters.The only downside is that due to it's slim design my lens cap (from the Tokina 12-24 mm f/4) does not fit when the Pol filter is attached to the lens, which leaves the filter/lens exposed between the shoots. So far I tried various alternative 77mm lens caps but none of them could fit. (This doesn't mean necessary that there is no solution, just I could find it yet).My rating what the quality concerns would be for sure 5 stars, but taking into consideration this practical problem I give 4 stars
The software bombs even though I'm using Windows XP with nothing crazy. It just errors out and says "No Photo Viewer is found, program termined!" (even the last word is misspelled in the error message). Looks like a good product, but I can't get my pictures over to it, so it's junk. Good luck.
A 3-inch 4 watt speaker can not function as a subwoofer. 4 inches is the minimum to even come close to achieving the deep richness of music. Consider the "subwoofer" to be a mid-range accentuation piece. This is not a sub. I do not expect a computer subwoofer to rock like the one I have in my car, but for goodness sakes this 3-inch dingy is pathetic. I returned it within hours of purchasing.The satellite pieces are fine. They are very clear and tweet like they are supposed to. The satellites are what earned this item three stars. No thanks to this below par subwoofer. I think Cyber Acoustics does sell the satellites on their own. They would not be a bad pickup at all if you are looking to replace old satellites from another set. Otherwise this is just not worth it. For five or ten dollars more, get something with a legitimate sub.Bottom line, you get what you pay for.
Nice item , Nice sound quality.Lesson learned. Keep good provision of wastage and don't calculate wire length too tight.I calculated actual length of 200 ft and actually it took almost 350 ft with wastage.This is specially true if you run the cable at roof level in Attic and the installer once cut the wire , you will not connect all small pieces to make one long piece. Also in Attic, wire length required is more specially if you run systematically on truss chords.I paid $ 18 to get 50 ft wire of same brand in Lowe's Canada ( All charge almost same )
Kids can hook their ipods up and listen to the same thing and keeps them from arguing great item f
Compre este cable de 16, marca RCA y en verdad estoy muy complacido con el mismo. Lo instale en mi equipo de sonido y no tengo ninguna queja con respecto a la calidad de sonido. La longuitud es mas que suficiente para mis requerimientos (son 30 mts. y vienen polarizados). En resumen, si desea adquirir un buen cable para conectar sus altavoces a su HIFI, no deje de considerar este producto, lo recomiendo ampliamente.Buy this cable RCA 16-Gauge and I am very pleased with it. I install it on my stereo and I have no complaints about sound quality. The length is more than enough for my requirements (there are 30 mts. And are polarized). In short, if you want to buy a good cable to connect your speakers to your HIFI, no longer consider this product, I recommend it widely.
I bought this adapter to replace an aging Sony one, which was playing at low volume unless the cord was just so taught. This works perfectly-no issues so far in 2 months and the sound quality seems fine, even better than the Sony when it was working.
works perfect for me, super bright, i have never used it on more than the 4 bulb setting
This was not a simple plug-n-play.. Windows 7 played havoc with thedrivers, after finally locating updated drivers was able to get ti going.There is no noticeable noise reduction between these high priced adaptersand a low end model. Was definitly not worth the purchase
I used this to get the newest DLC (Revolution) for BO2. Fast and easy with the specific amount of points I needed.
I'm not going to say these headphones are the best ever, but for the price you can't ask for more. The sound quality is very crisp and noise-canceling. The buds fit perfectly in your ear with the diferent size bud option for everyone to obtain maximum comfort. The thing I like most about them is the bass. The bass is amazing for little buds and hits real hard without interferring with the quality of the song. Overall, for only $25 dollars these headphones have so much to offer and you can't go wrong with buying a pair.
Gets so hot after the nights backup - you can hardly touch it - and then it died....I like the drive but....
The drive is reasonably priced, and as someone else pointed out, it is a hard drive and not a flash drive, and uses 'USB to IDE' technology. I really liked the first one I got but it failed quickly. The store I bought it at, actually made good on the product so I got another one as a replacement. Why get another one? Because I thought it was a fluke. I had the new one for 2 years, and it worked great until recently. When this sucker dies, as mine just did, it dies HARDCORE. I barely got the info back that I had on it, and since the warranty was out, I trashed it. Seems like a waste, and it also seems like the company should really do more to improve both it's 'lifespan' and reliability. It really seems to me that I got my money's worth out of it for the time I used it, but really, should we just settle for 'getting our money's worth,' or getting a quality product. Me, I would rather get a quality product, and I just don't think this drive qualifies for that description.
We bought for spousal communication when husband is working elsewhere on the property. Works great for that purpose and charges faster than advertised. My husband came in for the day not realizing until the following day that he had lost the radio. Searched for days with no luck. Three weeks later (and many rains later) he almost twisted his ankle on it in the woods. The display was full of moisture and the faceplate muddy. Rinsed it off and put the hairdryer to it, back onto the charger and next day it was seemingly as good as new.We were originally disappointed in the range but have since used a 17 mile range Cobra which has less actual range than the Motorola. The only way to get the advertised range on any of these is if both users were on (not in) forest towers with line of sight.
I got this great product new just for $34.94 and i'm completely satisfied :-))). It plays all my DVD - Region 1, 2 and even custom recorded from PC! I'm not a pro in Electronics but I highly recommend this thingy!
The extra battery that is always charged makes this mouse incredible. You see the indicator go red and you swap the charged batterry from the reciever to replace the one in use. By the time it goes dead, the one you sent back to the receiver is ready to go!Great reaction time and a great mouse, the spare battery makes it priceless.
I purchased the C-700 nine months ago. I am very pleased with the results I have obtained with it, including low, and existing light photography. The camera is small, doesn't attract a lot of attention in groups, yet produces excellent pictures. The zoom is very good and easy to use. Battery life has been reasonable. All in all I think it is a great camera. I'm satisfied with my choice.
Purchased these 3D glasses for my mother who collects snowmen. It's always a challenge to find something with a snowman that she doesn't already have. These glasses were a big hit. Very unique and fun. You have to be careful with them, they are made of paper...but not in a cheap way. Had fun with these at the holiday party. The more lights the better!
These SD cards are great - really fast upload and download but the biggest thing is the convenience of the usb snap in half drive thing. great if you are out on site with client or want to download to another computer and they dont have a sd card adapter. The USB feature is so convenient that I haven't even unwrapped my usb cable for my camera.
I bought this two weeks ago at Staples for the great price fo $40. It worked well for about a week. I had several large files on the drive, and had enough room to save another one before it was full. I kept getting the disk full message. I safely took it out of one computer, and tried opening files on another one, when it simply read that the unit had no files. Stay away from this brand, unless you wish to lose your data.
I agree with other reviewers. This unit has a nice bass, warm sound, sounds "bigger" than you would expect for this size & price. Bought it for 13 yr old's room, fills the room nicely with clear crisp sound. A remote would be nice, but I wouldn't expect that for this price! Very pleased with the value I got for the money.
These speakers are very convenient and are easy to hook up. The sound is wonderful. Highly recommend them.
My son in law, the die hard gamer, loves this and it allows him to stay on his laptop much longer. I didnt even know these things existed until he asked for one for Christmas
If you intend to use this printer in a 64-bit environment, you are out of luck - as of the writing of this review, Canon has no plans to release 64-bit drivers for the MP760.This is their official response to my inquiries:-------------------Thank you for contacting Canon product support. We value you as a Canon customer and appreciate the opportunity to assist you.Canon Inc. is developing drivers for a limited number of models that will support Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and will be posted on our website soon. Below is a current list of the models that will support this new operating system.i9900CanoScan 9950PIXMA MP780There are currently no plans to support any other products on XP64. I apologize for the inconvenience.Thank you for choosing Canon.-------------------The MP780 does have 64-bit drivers available, however, so that might be a worthy alternative for you early adopters, but I am not very impressed with Canon's commitment to buyers of their products. Just a heads-up.
Without getting into specific minute details, that to me really make the biggest difference in video, I would absolutely get nothing else in a S video cable, if I were you! There is no reson why you should be watching your DVD movies without the best technology has to offer in transfering the image to your screen. Obviousely I would first recommend a high quality television, and a stellar DVD player as well! Using these cables on anything less would be like using 95 octane gasoline on a Geo (ie defeating the purpose of high performance!)
My husband travels to Africa every other month. This has simplified his carry on. It's easy to handle and rolls very well.
This is the fifth or sixth or seventh digital camera I've bought, so I'm starting to consider myself something of a minor authority. While I adore my Fuji Finepix 2800Zoom, I wanted something smaller, stowable, and more "rough and ready" for a 3-week trip to Europe this year.Olympus cameras are excellent quality and excellent durability; this 4.6 ounce beauty is a marvel! It goes in a purse or a pocket. While some may say it is "too small," my hands are small and I can hold the camera and take photos easily with one hand! The photo quality is excellent outdoors and in good light. The 3X optical zoom retracts and has an eyelid lens cover. I took over 100 photos the first day with and without flash, reviewing the photos, erasing some of them, all using the LCD screen, and the batteries held up very well. Note: this camera has no viewfinder. All photos must be taken with the LCD screen.HOWEVER: I echo what the other reviewers said about the flash, it is very weak. Not "sorta okay," not "borderline," but unless the batteries are fresh, the camera has had adequate time to charge the flash, and your subject is close, the indoor photos are "poor". The reason for this is the same reason the camera is so little and light: only two AA batteries.I still love the camera, I gave it 4 stars ****! It will be a wonderful travel camera. But I will have to work around it's limitations.
This is my 3rd FM Transmitter, and will definitely be my last.The range is great, I haven't had to change the station once after 3 road trips over 2 hours out.Volume levels are outstanding. My old transmitters wouldn't reach half of what this one can.I also like the fact that it doesn't charge my iPod. That feature made the battery life on my iPods horrible after awhile.Anyways, this Coby transmitter is HIGHLY recommended.
Well another product I purchased thinking... okay I'm just throwing my money away. HDMI cables don't cost two dollars, they cost 30 dollars and up... clearly the retail stores and/or cable manufacturers wouldn't lie to me and overprice their cables... would they?Long story short they did. I put these cables against a 36 dollar Vizio cable which was the cheapest I could find at my local walmart. They are running through a switch box due to my tv only having one input for HDMI and I gotta say compared to PC video quality on HDMI from Monitor to GPU (22"inch 720p Vizio tv as a monitor plugged into a pc with an 1gb ATI Radeon card) the image quality is no different from the vizio cable I was using. Now from the TV to the Xbox, again no difference between that and the vizio cable. All in all Id say these cables are a win, apparently they are only class 1 though according to other customer reviews. So if all you need is an HDMI cable and you dont wanna get ripped a new one at the local store, just buy this.
The 600f works well as a flatbed or 35mm film strip scanner. Speed seems good and not needing its own power adapter is nice.It would have been nice if the marketing material had expressly mentioned tha the device will NOT scan mounted slides, though.Also, user documentation is poor on how to set up for scanning film. The plug for that device can be inserted upside down.
I returned this product a few days after purchase. If you drive a loud car like mine, the speaker is inadequate. In my Mazda Miata, top down at highway speed, the unit was totally inaudible. I also used it in my Corolla and even in that relatively quiet car the unit's volume was barely adequate, with the volume all the way up.Otherwise, in my few days using it, it seemed like a good unit. Controls were logical and navigation fine.
Well...they're cheap, that's for sure.Fit: Pretty poor. There's no foam sleeve or outer wrap to help the earbud stay securely in the outer ear. So they feel as if they'll easily fall out if they are not placed exactly the right way.Sound: Pretty poor. There's NO bass whatsoever. Sound really lacks any definition. So...be forewarned.But, they ARE cheap.
This printer is a pile of garbage. The feed is off and it prints crooked or just jams up. Dell is giving me the run-around.I am on my second A920 and according to Dell they only waranty ANY product they replace for the life of your original service agreement. So if they give you a new printer there is no warranty on it. Beware of this product. And the "support" that comes with it.
love this bag. It is small and easy to carry. Camera fits right into it.
I've had 6 qt & 8 qt aluminum cookers since 1980 this one is my 7th pressure cooker, 4 qt presto and its stainless I love it, this is an awesome product with enough safety.I just got second 4 qt presto as gift for friend & a young couple for there "house warm party"I am planning to replace 6 qt aluminum cooker with 6 qt stainless pressure cooker in future.Would certainly recommend this!Thanks Amazon for keeping your prices competitive, and that Free Shipping is GREAT!!!
I must like this camera, because I actually own 3 of them now. I bought one and really grew to like it, once I found out they no longer were making these, I decided to track more down bought another, then another. Takes great pictures, accepts other len's with adapter, which most don't know about. I have no issues with any of the three camera I own, I take them anywhere and am pretty rough with them, they have never failed me. Wish HP would come out with another camera like this with more updated pictures.
This filter is perfect for my Nikon 70-300 lens. Thank you for prompt shipment and good deals.
I bought these cables thinking they won't work as well as the high dollar ones but I was wrong. I can't tell any difference between the picture quality at all and was able to buy 3 and still save money. Would reccommend these cables to anyone. Your wallet will thank you!
Great all purpose computer. Runs XP and comes with lots of free software.
First off, let's go with the positives.Assuming you pay up the money to get the plug ins, you can play pretty much anything you want except for those windows exclusive formats. The screen is amazing and the browser is great. The 605 has all the features to be an Ipod killer.And that's when the negatives come in. first off is the horrible build quality. I've had an archos in the past and i made sure to get an extended warranty on this thing. I've had it for a week and the shape of the device seems to be changing. there are now curves where there should be straight lines. The touch screen works well enough with practice, but Archos decided to give 2 styluses(or is it styli) in the box. Only problem is that there's nowhere on the device to put those babies. But the styluses aren't really necessary. The access to the Archos download services via wifi seem like a good idea, but the products are way too expensive, especially videos.If you want a device that will make you say "sweet" everytime you figure out another one of its tricks, i'd say go for it. If you want reliability, then stick with the Ipod or the Gen 2 Zune even though they don't have nearly as many features.
I read all the reviews before I chose to buy this camera. Having three kids, a shockproof and waterproof camera sounded unbelievable and perfect for me. At first it was great. The pictures came out great and the camera was very user friendly. I love to take pictures and had the camera in my purse at all times to never miss a golden opportunity of the perfect picture. Then after using it one day with no problems, two days later when I went to use it again and the camera would not stay on. I tried a new battery, but still nothing. So much for this camera, its was supposed to be shockproof and waterproof yet it broke in its case inside of my purse.
I got this mouse to replace my sony one that lights up blue and red, but aside from the light factor the Adesso mouse really sucks. My old sony mouse worked on my desk without a mouse pad, but for the Adesso the cursor will slide across the computer screen on it's own if there is no mousepad under it on the table. It sometimes moves on it's own even with a mousepad. The cursor also seems to be a lot less accurate.It is still a usable mouse, but now my desk is cluttered with a mouse pad(which came with the mouse) and a ghostly cursor that sometimes has a mind of it's own.
I got tired of fiddling about with Tiffen/Tamaron/Vivitar type of UV/Skylight filters and bought a whole set of these NC filters. They are expensive, but they are awesome. They are really, really clear and have slim mounts. I have figured that if I am using good quality Nikon Glass, my images deserve the best filters for protection as well!!! So no more economizing on filters for me.So I now have them for my 70-200VR, 70-300VR and 18-70 (all from Amazon). The local Nikon shop had them in 52mm for my 35mm as well.Nikon should really make these as part of the lens kit...
This is a hot card. Allowing max setting for games like Fear EP- Rainbow Six Las Vegas and Ghost Recon Advanced War Fighter. The seller ships fast and item is received in perfect condition.
this is the orginal batteries from the phone.. my phones were not keeping the charge, so i bought new batteries and my phones are just like new now
I used this card in my Canon Rebel EOS XT Digital Camera when I took it to the RESTORING HONOR RALLY in Washington D.C. on 8/28/10 (Glenn Beck). I had NO problems with the card. This was the 8GB card and I didn't even fill it up, but the photos were absolutely amazing! No degradation and the camera quickly saved them to the card - there were no pauses or delays in the transfers, so the card was fast!I bought this card because it was a SanDisk Ultra and because it was so cheap (cheaper then on most sites, even with shipping). Amazon is a truly amazing web site to shop and this is where I always go to purchase products. Their service for returns is MARVELOUS! I have never had any problems......EVER.
I bought these speakers around the beginning of December and so far they have been wonderful. The 5.1 speakers I had lasted me a few years but eventually died, so I downgraded to these 2.1 speakers. I don't regret it at all. They sound just as good as the 5.1 I had. The bass works and the sound quality from these speakers are very good. If you're looking for good 2.1 speakers I would recommend these.
As far as ice fishing is concerned I would choose something else. I specifically got it for ice fishing. You could sometimes see fish but was never able to see my bait. Which is essential in ice fishing. Possibly a good option for someone fishing with a boat.
Have had a Sony 26-inch LCD HDTV in the master bedroom for 2-1/2 years and decided to upgrade to larger size. We bought a Samsung LN-S3238D (32-inch LCD HDTV) from Wa-lmart earlier this week -- plugged it up and got no video, smelled something burning and then pop! the screen cracked. Returned it with no problem but doubtful of Samsung LCD TV quality. Went to HHGregg yesterday and bought the brand spanking new Toshiba 32HL67. Unpacked it, plugged in the Motorola DCT5100 HD digital cable box (using DVI-D to HDMI cable) and Samsung DVD/VCR (via component cables), hooked TV's optical audio out to 5.1 Dolby Surround system, turned on power and voila! Great picture and sound. Watching March Madness basketball games on HD channel and loving it! Easy setup and great quality viewing -- what more can you ask for? Well, a 61-inch HDTV in the living room would be nice (to replace our 10-year old 55-inch projection TV).
This was the first TV that I ever owned and I couldn't have been happier. Looks amazing with HD feed from DirecTV, Cable, or a computer (via S-Video). Lots of video inputs and display modes for sizing regular (4:3) or HD (16:9) content.A solid, reliable TV without all the problems of finicky new technologies like LCD, Plasma, and DLP.
The toner cartridge is HP as advertised. It is not a recharge. The price was the very best I found anywhere and the quality is excellent. It remedied the problem I was having with the print quality. I would recommend this product and vendor.
This camera is outstanding!Great features, size,and quality pictures.I've own many camera's , but this camera says it all ,no disappointments all value.
I wanted this sub for the bedroom. I have a romping 12" Infinity for the living room and I am happy with it. I just needed a little something for when I'm laying in bed watching movies in the bedroom. This sub does the job. I use it primarily for movie watching. I cranked some little jon the other day and I heard it bottom out a few times but it's a jenson, and it's less than $100. It's better than most subs you get in those all-in-one theatre packages. Go for it if your use is light. Don't buy this for the center piece of your primary sounds system. Always spend the most money on your center channel and your sub; You'll never regret; if You don't you'll end up upgrading soon and spending more money.This sub does what I want it to do. It does fart. I love it. My girlfriend hates it and wants me to return it to Amazon but I won't. That's the only negative about this product, and I don't feel negative about it... It makes me laugh!!! The farts are few and far between, and mine only makes that sound when the stereo and TV are turned off and the lights are out and I'm about to fall asleep... Then it rips one, hilarious.Amazon returns policy is Awesome. I purchased that mini-Koss DVD player and had to return it, Amazon made that entire process seemless. Amazon gets an A+++.
I bought this flash about a month ago, and wish I had bought it sooner. I have an E-500, and have had problems shooting in low-light situations. The flash solves these problems. I have successfully taken outdoor photos in the dark, as well as a bunch of indoor shots. It does take a few seconds for the flash to regenerate, but by the time you review a photo on the LCD screen, you are ready to shoot again. This flash should suffice for 80% of my shooting needs.
This is the second trackball I have owned. I immediately noticed how well it fit my hand. The buttons and ball have a high quality, expensive feel. It works effortlessly, and can make hours of work (or school) easier. A lot of product for the price.
NOT MUCH RIBON IN IT , WAS GOOD JUST ENOUGH TO RECEIVE 12 PAGES VIA FAX.OTHER THAN THAT IT WAS A GOOD BUY
CD's stick in player and won't come out and cassette player eats tapes, the radio never did work on mine. The price is much too high I bought mine 7 years ago brand new 300.00
There is a little plastic piece in the inside of this printer that breaks after a while (probably after your warranty runs out). This is a manufacturing defect. It results in the camera printing only the top or bottom half of the photos. After looking around online for a way to fix it, I have found that this has happened to several others, not just me. Some have been able to repair it (with glue), but I have not. For this reason, I would highly recommend that you don't buy this printer.
I'm happy with the quality of case and with the speed with which I received it
I have a Lacie drive at work that uses the firewire connection on my Mac. I loved the price (on sale) of this item and the capacity, but the connection is a USB 2.0. It is very slow, and I have to eject the drive from my Mac desktop in order to be able to eject a CD. It can also take 3-5 minutes for it to mount on my desktop once plugged in and turned on. The capacity is great, the price was right - so if you have patience, this is a good drive to use for back-up.
Its hard to know where to start. The unit only prints when it feels like it. The display is almost impossible to read, paper jams most of the time.I have still not been able to figure out how to turn it off, you press off and absolutely nothing happens. I would spend a little more money next time and get something better. In fact, I really need to buy a new unit now, this one is totally unacceptable.
These are great for hiding computer cords, TV cables, etc. I gave it four stars because sometimes the backing does not stick. If I hold it on the baseboard for 30 seconds or so, it will adhere nicely. I have purchased several of these in different dimension and have been pleased with all of them.
you get what you pay for hdmi cables are not of the highest quality their is some flickering when You start up your television
This is an easy to use solution for moving data around using a memory stick.
If you use a point and shoot camera, about the size of a pack of playing cards, this works very well. For larger digital cams, it doesn't allow enough space between the camera and telescope. Good for simple stuff, not for serious work. Then again, it didn't cost all that much.
My wife has a Uplander Van with no Aux jack. She tried many different FM Transmitters and they all have issues to some degree from a quality perspective. Fortunately we have a DVD System in the car that has RCA jacks available. This product is perfect. Sound from t he iPhone is crystal clear. When my wife is happy...the family is happy :)
I was a bit hesitant purchasing a tech product that was originally released a couple years ago (2005/2006) but have been completely satisfied with it so far. This remote significantly simplifies my TV setup - eliminating the need to constantly switch between four different remotes for different functions.I'm using it with a Samsung LN40A550 40" LCD, Samsung HTA100T DVD/speaker system, Comcast/Motorola 3412 DVR, and XBOX 360. This remote works perfectly with all of these. I'm love the ability to completely customize exactly what appears in the LCD options menu and the ability to reorder specific functions.Bottom line: if you're looking at this product you've probably invested a significant amount of money in your home AV setup. Why not pay $70 bucks to make your devices work together seamlessly?
I have a Pioneer MP2000 head unit the runs a pair Kenwood KFC-1661S and a pair of Pioneer 2way 6x9 in a Q-logic enclosure in the rear. Knowing the Kenwoods are a 3 way system I decided to test the speaker with some cd's that had vocals and singing involved. The speaker did quite well and isn't that bad for an upgrade from eroded stock speaker. The only recommendation is to have these hooked up to a seperate amp to really power these correctly. Reason is I had to put the Fade +4 more on the front to really balance out the sounds in my car. I'm looking to actually hook up a amp for these speakers to really bring out the potential. Other than that I recommended this to anyone who is looking up upgrade without spending alot of money.
Pro: Easy to install,clear instructions, needed no calibration. performed as stated in their publication. A prop saver in shallow water.No cons on performance of depthfinder but Amazon's free regular shipping is much to slow; almost 3 weeks by US Postoffice parcelpost.
The package includes the battery and charger, with power adapters for both wall and car. The battery works fine and charges in a couple hours. I've had it for a little bit and it hasn't pooped out on me yet. One thing though is that it doesn't look the same as in the picture. Looks a lot better when you get it, actually. I'll be posting new pictures if I can (I can't use the camera without the battery in it!!). So what else can I say? It works! 5 stars.
The first one I got had so many pixel lines on the screen I was unable to read some options and items in my libraries so I returned it for a replacement thinking I should give it a second chance. So, I receive the second and it works like a charm, has good battery life, recharges fast, and excepts my 32gb micro SDs packed with movies, music, ebooks, etc. However, only 4 days after the return window expired (34 days after purchase) the product suddenly failed and will not turn on no matter how much it is charged.
Good: Motor drive speed. Grip feel. Takes Nikon lenses. Reacts fast to pressing the shutter release.Bad: Skin tone renditions a color other than skin. White balance doesn't balance well. Noise at anything above ISO 200, looks like 3200. CF card door tough to open. Screen fogs if you breathe when you shoot. Battery cover is not part of the battery. Button placement not as intuitive as on the D100. 4.1MP allows for virtually no cropping of enlargements.Dumped mine a month after I got it.
I have a daycare and I needed something to keep the kids entertained on long rides. I purchased this and it saved my sanity! perfect picture and sound. couldn't do better
Flip the battery over. You must match the indentations so the battery fits perfectly. Once matched, the battery drops in place. The battery has a gap/indentation, this gap must fit next to the frame's connector. Don't worry, the cables will be long enough and will not be crushed. It is like a puzzle. Don't try to put it in in the obvious way. The manufacturer should have put a diagram.
In general, I like this camera, but I have one major complaint. (You can read about other complaints in the rest of the reviews.) The file memory feature is sub-par on this camera. Basically, if your batteries die, your file memory function will reset itself, and the numbering gets screwy. It seems minor, but it's a real pain if you like to have all of your pictures numbered nicely, and honestly, Minolta should have designed their camera with this simple thing in mind.
This is the coolest printer / fax machine / scanner ever. It worked perfectly out of the box. The coolest thing is the ink cartidges. It comes with individual cartridges for each color and they are see-through so you can see how much ink is left. Why didn't HP think of that? No more throwing out a whole cartridge because one color is gone. It prints on both sides too. The photos are perfect, which is a big bonus as I didn't want to have to keep a separate photo printer around.
This case is a handy size for a camcorder took it with me to Montana and after using the case a week I was hooked. If you take the time to measure how much foam to take out of this case you will not be sorry.
I bought this filter from amazon and they have great customer service! I thought the filter was the wrong size so I contacted them and was immediately sent a replacement.Now, it turns out it was technically the right size, but, horribleness occurred with his filter. As a freelance photographer for my town's newspaper, I am frequently shooting events and have damaged a lot of equipment doing so. I picked this filter because I thought it would protect the glass on my lens (which it should).I took this filter attached to my gear about two weeks after I bought it and went to work. Within five minutes, it fell off the front of my lens. Thinking I hadn't screwed it on tight enough, I reattached it and went on my way. Not two minutes later, it fell off again. Needless to say, this went on for the entire three hour assignment.The truth it, it sort of screws on, then just pops right off within just a few minutes of movement. Bummer.
For example, you will need a Sennheiser CCEL190-2 cable to connect to standard phone. Do an Internet search and you will find [...]the only American reseller to advertise this critical cable (plus they sell the CC550 for less). You will also need a CEDPC1 to connect to a PC and they have a long list of others for commercial phone systems. Otherwise, this is one of a kind. I'm not hearing impaired, but especially since phone companies no longer work to "hear a pin drop" in addition to handsets not fitting against the head and headsets focusing first on being light, I've desperately needed something better. This is it. It certainly costs more than any other headset, but that's nothing if you spend hours a day on the phone.
The Phillips Silver Sensor indoor antenna arrived packaged and identified as a Zenith antenna with the same appearance but of poor quality (the cable came off the antenna attachment) and the reception was abysmal. My first contact with the vendor was quick and very accommodating as was my reply but I have heard nothing further from the vendor. Follow up has not occurred since I responded affirmatively to the vendor's kind offer.Words, just words!
I bought the niles switch to simplify our home audioset-up. Mission accomplished.Only minor nit is the minor pops duringswitching.
I Was unsure when I read a one star rating for this filter. But it fits my Lumix FZ18 perfectly. Took a picture through it about 4 inches away from subject at f 2.8 and another 250 feet away using 18x zoom. The pictures were rendered sharp and the colors accurately . Enlarging the 18x pic another 8 times still showed a sharp image. It is also excellent protection for the Leica lens on my camera. Adorama was promt on delivery and well priced. Thanks Amazon for recommending another good company
Cannon (in their web page) demonstrates a commercial video shot with the XL1S about some guy (consumer) editing on his laptop and then going into a dream where he appears in his family video's in his pajama's. Cute! But, if you look at the XL1S rig being used for this video, you see it with elaborate lenses and additional equiptment, filter etc., giving the camera a Monster look. I bought the Camera, thinking that I would gain access to information about these elaborate lenses and perhaps some direction as to how to aquire them...where to get them... their availability...well, nothing yet. So far...three or four standard lenses are offered and an adapter allowing you to use Cannon 35 mill lenses. Where are the lenses used for the Video? Can anybody identify the equiptment used in this video and is this equiptment within the &quot;consumer friendly&quot; range as the XL1S is? Also, with all of this massive show of production...the actual video show's with pixel problems...making it blurry. I love the camera...but did Cannon scare us all by demostrating equiptment that might not be available at...let's say...Samy's Camera.
I received one of these as a gift. I was psyched to have a holder for my iPod nano -- many of my running shorts didn't have pockets to hold the nano. As a holder, it works fine. Nice and secure.A couple of tweaks are needed, however. First, there is no window, so as you scroll through a menu, you can't see it. Makes it VERY hard to find anything on your nano (actually, impossible). Second, the cover doesn't allow your touch to work well with the iPod scroll or buttons. You have to press very firmly, and I have had a very hard time adjusting the volume, since you must use a circular motion on the scroll, and it usually ends up reading it as "click" rather than a scroll, due to the lack of sensitivity.But, a good product if you are just looking for a holder with quick access to your Start or Stop or Forward/Back buttons.
Old - very old - smaller WD was starting to die. New WD drive went in easily, was formated (with family help) and is now running and keeping computer overflow. Works good.
This is an excellent product at a very good price! It was shipped quickly and packaged carefully. Works as advertised, delivering an excellent OTA signal to my son's new HDTV.
dont get free shipping its a waist i ordered on the 20th and got it on the 8th of next month 5 to nine days that
I have a small home office and this product works great. I've bought 3 and never had any problems.
I've been pleased with the scanning and print quality of my Epson and I like the built-n card reader but ink usage is atrocious and environmentally unsustainable.As other reviewers have noted the machine will insist on replacing ink cartridges that clearly have ink remaining in them (you can hear it sloshing around when you shake them). If you remove a cartridge to check it and then replace it the machine will reject it and insist it too be replaced. What a rort!
It' just as described. Good deal for the money. Never fails. Don't like the fact that cap is not permanently attached with hinge or slide or something. Other than that, very nice.
This stuff is very easy to use and works great. Think out your layout well before cutting/plucking because there is no going back!
I bought this hoping it would read and write to my 4 gig SD-HC memory card since no other reader I have would. It works great in my Toshiba Laptop, Clone PC and Dell PC all running Windows XP. No drivers were required, just plug it into the USB port and it works.
This board works great, but the processor that I paid big bucksfor wouldn't work in this board. Tried everything includingupgrading the bios.
B+W has always set a high-end quality for all products and this is the one. It's definitely first choice if you want a good one, especially at it's price.2 small issues that I don't like: It's very heavy and it's very difficult to remove this filter from the lens or from the other filter. When attach it, be careful not to tighten it to the lens or to the other filter or you can't never detach it
I have used these type of Memorex cd markers for years, they always work very well.
You will not find sound of this quality for less than $500. I have used high end studio monitors and these things come very close to that level of performance for a fraction of the cost.
Received product quickly from vendor and it was exactly as expected.Garmin produced a sturdy, well built system for this mount.
i miss my kids and grandkids so much... modern technology is fabulous... this product works good and the cost and convenience of ordering was great,too.
The product I bought from Amazon advertises a 100RF range without line of site and it doesn't not acheive that distance. Therefore the product is useless to me and I decided to give it to my office manager to use as a standard deesktop witreless keyboard and Mouse. So I paid additional money for it and didn't reciev the value and now I will have to go (not ONline) and find and demo a product at a retial store and I will not by another Microsoft prduct like this.I have shopped on Amazon twice and this experience became a pain in the ..... Back to retail with anything technology wise.You asked!Ken
We got this as a backup to our Sony DSC F717 and for portability when a full size camera case is too bulky. For that it works fine, but I would not buy this as a primary camera.The lens is just too small to gather a lot of light compared to a inch wide or bigger lens. So almost every inside shot must be done with the flash on otherwise the picture is blurry, and the flash over whitens the subject and under lightens the background in auto mode. Its a shame cause the resolution is very good and the video mode is very good.So is best in daylight outside when flash not needed.Now maybe the IS ones would be better in indoor light without flash cause then it might adjust to not blur.
This printer is one great printer in its price range! Fast and well built for its weight. The cartriges last a decent time and the colors are good. It's easy to find replacement cartriges too. I did not find the device drivers for Mac OSX to be a problem or the paper handling like the other review. This is not the best ink jet but it may be for the money.
This item replaced my Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard (Model SK-6000) I used for work.What I Like:COLOR:I work in the tire industry and while I do my best to wash the tire black off my hands, there are those times when I just need to use the computer quick to check up on something. My previous keyboard was white and over time, even with continued cleaning, that keyboard turned an ugly gray. It just looked nasty. The Fellowes keyboard is a very pleasing two-tone black on gray and while it will also suffer from the tire black over time, at least I wont have to see it.DESIGN:I've used ergonomic keyboards for quite some time and this one feels as good as any of the others I have used. In addition, the volume buttons are handy and is one of the reasons I ordered this model. Even with these additional buttons, this keyboard takes up slightly less desktop real estate than my previous keyboard which had no media buttons.What I don't like:KEY ARRANGEMENT:I'm getting used to it after a few days of use but I can't stand the cluster of keys between the number pad and keyboard. I've grown accustomed to them a certain way and I find myself hitting the wrong key all the time. I use page up & down, delete and all the arrow keys regularly so it can be frustrating at times but I will give it some more time. It's definitely not a deal breaker."KICKSTAND" PLACEMENT UNDERNEATH:This one is probably not as much of an issue for most people but my Microsoft keyboard had the kickstands underneath the keyboard that propped up the part of the board closest to you. This was very comfortable on my wrists. Most keyboards have these kickstands directly underneath the function keys and this keyboard is no different. However, there is an "arch" on this keyboard that brings my hands closer to the position they were used to with the Microsoft keyboard. It's a compromise I can live with.Overall, I am happy with the purchase. The keys are quiet and have a good feel to them. The keyboard looks sharp and the Microban protection is icing on the cake.
bose radios do not come with an antenna, sure, you can try the wire type or maybe if you are close to the fm stations you will get good FM reception, i had my radio for 4 years and only got a few stations real clear, i bought this terk antenna for use up at my camp in cedar river Mi where i couldnt get any FM, even with my tv antenna, NOW, i get tons of stations! and with the amplifier turned on it gets better, very very happy with this terk antenna!!!! just layed it on the floor upstairs and ran a coax to the radio, tomorrow i will see what happens if i put it outside, this is the best product ive bought in years!
A couple of years ago, I bought a Hot-Link Pro for my own system. It was easy to hook up and has worked like a charm from Day One to control the 7 different devices in my system (61" Samsung DLP, Onkyo TX919 Receiver, Sony dual cassette deck, Sony 5-CD Player, Verizon [made by Motorola] DVR, Oppo DVD Player, & Mitsubishi VHS VCR).The only problem I ever had was of my own making -- moving equipment around, I occasionally messed up the tape that holds the IR emitters to the devices; every time that's occurred (at least twice, maybe 3 times), I've contacted Microsmith (the mfgr) either by phone or e-mail and, within a couple of days, I received new tape strips in the mail at no charge. It's very hard to beat that kind of great customer service!Last month, me, my siblings, and my Stepfather's children all pitched in to upgrade my Mom's and Stepfather's old 21" CRT analog TV to a new Samsung 46" Plasma unit -- and they love it (they said "it's like being there with whoever's on TV!" Last week, we mounted it on the wall for them and now they like it even better!Putting up the mount was not nearly as much trouble as I expected, butMom didn't like all the wires showing and didn't want the components visible in the room, so she asked whether the components could be placed in a nearby closet and if the wires could be hidden. We said "sure, so now there are no wires or components in the room and she is absolutely delighted.As part of accomplishing that project, I bought another Hot-Link Pro (through Amazon) and installed it. The hardest part of the entire installation was getting all the connection wires pulled though the wall behind the TV, up into the attic & back down into the closet. The distance required about 16' of cable. Now, I had planned for the longer HDMI & component video cables for this chore, but I forgot to take the longer distance into account for the Hot-Link Pro and, not surprisingly, I found that the supplied cables just wouldn't reach.The instructions warn against using "just any" extension cable and suggest using the extension cables that Microsmith sells, but that would have required placing an order and waiting for it to arrive. So I bought a 20' stereo hookup cable set (2 RCA plugs at each end) from Radio Shack (and we also bought a Female to Female RCA adapter). I split the stereo cable apart and pulled one of the resulting two cables (with 1 RCA plug at each end) through the wall/attic/wall sequence, then connected one end of it to the Hot-Link Pro box in the closet, then connected the other end of it to the F/F adapter, which was already plugged into the cable for the Hot-Link Pro "eye," located near the TV.Once I did that, the Hot-Link Pro worked great . . . but only with the lights off in the room. When the light are on, it is not so reliable. This is not a big problem, because they usually have the lights off when they're watching TV.However, based on notes in the instructions, I concluded that the problem is due to the 5 CFLs in the light kit for the ceiling fan (the instructions warm about fluoresecent light interference). I knew I could switch those CFLs out for incandescents and it all probably would be OK, but I decided it's probably better to get a better cable in there anyway.So today I called and spoke with Marcus at Microsmith, who confirmed that the CFL's could be the problem. However, rather than selling me one of Microsmith's relatively expensive shielded RCA-F to RCA-M extension cables (which was what I had originally planned to buy), Marcus suggested an easy -- and far less costly -- alternative: Replace the Radio Shack extension cable instead with an RG6 cable (he says that the RG6 cables are very well shieded and, fortunately, I left the pull line in place "just in case") and then connect that RG6 cable to the Hot-Link box and to the "eye" cable using inexpensive "Type F" to RCA converters. So I'll be doing that this next weekend.If that doesn't stop the interference, I may swap out the bulbs or I may try ordering Microsmith's own extension cable. But, regardless of whether I get this issue fully resolved, I don't consider this issue to be at all a problem with the Hot-Link Pro -- it does just what it says it will do and it does that quite reliably. This particular application for Mom is just testing the limits of what the Hot-Link Pro can do.Frankly, if I really wanted to "do it right" over this longer distance and if I had thought of it early enough, I could have ordered the Extended Version (which uses CAT 5 to communicate between the "eye" and the box)), but I didn't think of that in time and, at worst, this will be only a minor inconvenience.AFAIC, the Hot-Link Pro itself is a tremendous product that does everything it says it will and more. From my experience with these two installations of the Hot-Link Pro, I believe that those who have reported problems with it either (a) are trying to use it beyone its stated capabilities, (b) are not carefully reading the instructions, (c) are not contacting Microsmith for the free tech support that probably can resolve their issues, or (d) have unusual components (for most of which, I believe Microsmith probably can recommend workarounds, if the folks would just call).
I added this subwoofer to a large family room system using stereo Bose 301 bookshelf speakers. It fits in well acoustically and has plenty of power to round out the bottom end. I use the adjustable cross over frequency which works well. The volume control on top of the unit is very convenient. The black cube design is sleek and the weight and feel give a sense of quality.
Item was just as listed and delivered in a timely manner, well-packaged, and at a very good price.
This cord concealer worked well for about a month, but then started to fall off my wall.. I have 3 cords in it.The cord concealer also had started to tear at the bottom where cords meet the extension cord.So now I'm looking for a new one.I only recommend this to someone needing one cord concealed, and hopefully it wont fall after a month for them..
I can't speak to the delivery time as I was not in the States when I placed the order. What I can say however, is that the modules do appear to be new and came tightly packaged in a sealed bubble wrap bag. Both modules are functioning perfectly. I am extremely satisfied!
LOVE the portability and size, love not having to worry about tapes. Great for quick notes. But if you try to record long conversations (I'm a speechwriter and record input from my clients), the controls are so sensitive that you can end up wasting time through failed attempts to scroll back to earlier dialogue (ending up in a different file, instead, and having to re-start.) A terrific invention, but it truly seems better for fast &quot;to do&quot; notes than for long text files you later wish to process.
I am very grateful for the professional treatment, proper shipping, perfect packaging and detailed paperwork. I highly recomend this dealer.Ursula
I was most impressed by the stabilization of the camera at 10x but the quality of the image wasn't that great. You really do need to use the manual mode instead of the automatic. Scenes are often under or over exposed. They are also very orange or blue so you'll need to white balance each scene. It's good that you can change both things but it would be better if it's more automatic. The markings on the side (play, record, automatic, manual) started to rub off after just 10 days. The size is great (fits in your palm). The manual is quite confusing.
since i started working with cameras i used b+w they are the best lense filters i have ever used, if you want a top notch grade a filter they are the one to use
First of all, it comes with a very short directions page, that has no "help" contact number. I followed the directions exactly, and it worked for about 2 seconds before freezing. Rebooting didn't help. I had to plug my usb mouse and keyboard in to be able to use the computer again. There's no way to "reset" the system and try again, as far as I can tell. So, I left it uplugged and tried it again a few hours later. Finally, I got it to work. I spent about ten minutes surfing the web using the keyboard, before it froze again. When it worked, it was really great, but the random freezing thing is a major problem for me. Perhaps I got a defective keyboard. I'll be sending it back, for a new one, rest assured. Hopefully, that'll fix the problem.Good luck.
So far, very satisfied.The only problem I found out is that the boot up time is a little bit long.
I liked these headphones. Theyre really inexpensive for the type they are, so that just made me like them so much more. Only problem I had was that they could get a little uncomfortable after wearing for too long. The hard plastic part on the far side could rub or push on the cartilage of my ear a bit, but for some that might not be an issue. I usually stick to my cobys now but these jwins are a good cheap alternative.
this product works great. I love the heavy duty bag and the height of the stand. its a good stand for the price.
... if you don't want any hassles. You won't have any problems with the product. You also get an individual plastic case, as most compact flash cards come with. But, as with all non-volatile memory, the question is how many cycles will it take before it dies? I guess I'll write another review in about 40 years to let you know.
The Cantenna is OK but high priced and poor in performance compared to what you can make on your own. Just Google 'cantenna' and read, read, read.I bought $15 in parts, I made my own with a better can from the super market and my signal strength was better. Cantenna gave me 13dBi. My home made job gave me 20dBi. That is a 9dBi increase and remember that every 3 dBi is a doubling in strength.Now, if I want to, I can break down my can and use the same parts on/in another setup.
It is good ,but the motor is not as quite as I expected. Also the screen ratio 16:9 seems a little bit off ( the length is bigger)
This HDMI cable works perfectly, and for only about $2 you can't go wrong. I strongly recommend getting this cable. Not to mention it's gold-plated. Great price, great product.
Not a big review here-- the cable was well made and the price was within a few cents of the cheapest product available so I went with the known commodity.
It is sturdy, and I like the way the cables can be hidden behind the panel.The TV ends up high on the wall, and the mounting instructions were confusing which is why I give it only 4 stars.See the customer image I uploaded for the end result. Shipping was very fast which I must give a lot of credit to Amazon for.
this is a very easy radio to operate.the features it has are good.the other models i looked at had too many things in them basically crap i didn't need or want.i wasn't interested in the "extras"am/fm radio and a simple cd playerthis was a good choice.
this is one of these companies that have their whole store in tip top shape i have bought items from them twice and they have not failed me yet.
This bag really does have all the space you need. Upon opening the bag I saw that the compartments are held in place by velcro, so it was easy to move them around and adjust them for various components. I fit a D50 w/18-55 lens in the main compartment. Sb-600, 70-300mm lens, two chargers, cables, an olympus compact camera, batteries, laptop, gum, various lens filters in cases, Straps for two tripods on either side of bag. The only thing I didn't try to fit was a laptop power brick. It was just too big and I figured I won't need it if I'm out in the wilderness hiking and scouting for good pictures to take, so it was left out. It still has two other compartments on the straps themselves to fit really small stuff like money or keys, maybe a power bar. Overall I think this bag is great for the photographer on the go, who needs to take only the absolute necessary minimum. If your a photographer who's always got to have more with them than necessary, this aint your bag. I give it two thumbs up for it's comfortable zippers, they're rubberized!!! Plus two loops on the outside of the small compartment, I've see accessories that have clips on them, works great on these loops.
I am an older man (63) with a slight hearing loss in my right ear, tinnitus, and the general loss of sensitivity to higher frequencies common to the aging body. I did my homework on numerous high end, noise canceling headphones and found that I could not notice any appreciable benefit to me from phones selling for five times the price of this Audio-Technica model. There was one idiosyncrasy with the removable phone cable. It does not work well if one tries to use the right angle connector on the phone's body and should be plugged only into the audio source. The advertising of "up to" 85% noise canceling ability seems true as stated, but I don't believe that mine reaches that level. In the home environment in which I use the product, the exact figure is irrelevant and I feel that I received an excellent product for my money.
I purchased this monitor just last week and at first it appeared to be everything I wanted, but the hardcopy instructions that came with it are HORRID and the CD is no better! I have to assume that the manufacturer thinks anyone with a computer is some sort of computer whiz. All I know is that I am not getting the picture I thought I would and there is absolutely no way to contact help... no email help, 1-800 help..nothing! There isn't even a way to register the darn thing. Should have let the gurus at Best Buy or Radioshack help me buy a different style, instead of flying by the seat of my pants. Oh...and, the three year warranty that really appealed to me is viturally useless because the information gives the buyer no clues as to how apply for it should this monitor stop working. This may be a total rip-off; I'm beginning to wonder....
Good product so far. Basic mapping is very basic for road map/directions and the upgrade is expensive ($130) for a $200 product. Garmin instructions included in original purchase box are very basic. I would have liked more detailed directions to use this GPS. Otherwise, the product is durable, great screen color, long AA battery life. Easy to use buttons and scrolling once you get a grasp on the menu's.
I too would gladly pay $20 for the same stylus that comes with the TX. Although a bulk pack of styli is great for those who are on their PDAs constantly and often misplace styli, I prefer the weight and sturdiness of the original. Since I've begun using one of these new ones I've noticed that the weight feels too light and that both the top and point of the stylus often come unscrewed, which is unnerving. I like the fact that I can lose any of the 3 and not feel bad, but I don't like the quality of these, so I'll keep my original stylus protected in a box and use these cheapy ones for now.
I've been using TDK blank media for a while and I'm very confident with them. I used TDK 8x DVDs before and NEVER got a coaster (hard to believe? yes, I know). Now I'm getting excellent results as well with these 16x ones. The four stars are because the spindle was broken.
I love this set of speakers. I got a deal at Staples for $9.95 and it's the best investment ever.There aren't any issues with catching radio singles like others have indicated. I just love them.
I found that this lived up to my exectations for "Monster" cabling. I purchased this item because of its reputation, and it cost little more than the flimsy stuff also available.
This is a really nice meat cutting knife, the handle is easy to keep clean compared to old wooden ones, hold's a good sharp edge too.
I received this PNY 2-GB RAM upgrade kit from Amazon on 6/27/12 and installed the kit's two 1-GB memory modules in my Dell Dimension 4600 computer (after removing the factory-installed memory to minimize compatibility issues, etc.). When I powered up, the computer's BIOS setup screen displayed only 1 GB of installed memory instead of 2 GB. Windows XP (Home Edition) showed the same thing.I powered down and removed one of the memory modules to troubleshoot the possibility that one of them may have been defective. When I powered back up, both setup and Windows XP now showed only 512 MB of installed RAM! I swapped memory modules, and, sure enough, each module displayed as only 512 MB instead of 1 GB in both the computer's BIOS setup screen and Windows XP. When I re-installed my two factory-original 256 MB modules, the system correctly showed 512 MB of installed RAM.I should mention that the upgrade kit arrived in a sealed PNY blister-pack, and that each module had a genuine-appearing PNY label affixed to it. The labels showed that each module was 1 GB, yet the BIOS displayed both as being only 512 MB. I ended up returning the kit to Amazon, and now I don't want to take a chance on another PNY memory product. Fortunately, Amazon sells memory from other manufacturers.7/7/12 update: I had previously assumed that PNY's memory modules must have been mislabeled, since the computer's BIOS displayed only half of the modules' stated capacities. I researched this issue online, and it appears that Dell computers can be pretty fussy about memory. I read of several other cases where aftermarket memory displayed only half of its labeled capacity in Dell Computers. (This is apparently why Dell encourages the use of "Dell-certified" memory in its machines.)Although PNY's Amazon ad stated that their memory will work in a Dell Dimension 4600, it didn't. In order to give PNY the benefit of the doubt here, I have edited this review and increased my rating from one to three stars. (I will acknowledge the possibility that this memory may work as advertised in another computer.)One reviewer (see below) wrote that I had the memory "running at the wrong speed." However, this does not appear to be the case, since the memory's speed (400 MHz) is NOT user-configurable (at least not on a Dell Dimension 4600). Also, my Dell's BIOS setup screen showed that the PNY memory was running at 400 MHz, as per spec. In sum, the problem appears to be based on incompatibility, not improper installation and/or configuration.To end on a happy note: I received a full credit for the returned memory from Amazon on 7/5/12, as they had promised. So Amazon's superior customer service has come through once again.
Fits camera like a glove. I don't like how you have to remove the lanyard out of the case to get the darn thing out. I would also prefer a belt clip instead of the loop.
good looking product with hotglue all over the cover. Nice. came in a box that was partially open and 12x to big with no packing. GREAT!!!
Has limited inputs and only one HDMI port. Plays well and has a very nice picture. I have one in the kids room and it has been playing everyday for almost a year now with no problems and a very nice picture.
Great looking wire hve not spliced it yet but defenatly close to 16guage maybe slighty smaller but still great wire. my spool was broken when i got it but o well.
I recently installed this device with my network and it's been working great. One of the reviews said that the ORINOCO wireless pc card does not work, but I'm using one right now and it works perfectly fine with great range. I'm not an expert on networking but I have a working network with 2 desktops and 1 laptop with a Lucent wireless card. And the Linksys tech support was also great. I was having a little trouble and I called them up, didn't have to wait long and they answered my question right away. I don't understand how someone can have major problems with this device. It was real easy to set up. I'm not really sure what else I can say about this device. If you are thinking about getting a wireless access point, this is the way to go. You get a cable/dsl router and a wireless access point at the same time, which is also cheaper than other comparable wireless access points.
I beg Amazon to take heed of the many people who have had problems with these cartridges, and please withdraw this product and seller from their store. I bought a set last March to use as standby for my Epson RX 680. Now, here in December, I had a cartridge in the printer run dry and the replacement from the set I bought is not recognizable by the printer. Epson is a proprietary cartridge, and the contacts on the side of these two do not match. I suppose I should have been suspicious when they first arrived without the packaging pictured, but they had info saying they were intentionally shipped that way to be green. I suspect they are at best re-charged original cartridges or at worst, out and out counterfeit. In either case they are unusable. If someone from Amazon is actually reading this, you'll see from my buying pattern that I am an enthusiastic Amazon buyer over many years. If I weren't, I would probably never buy from you again, but since I am, I will continue to shop while taking more care. I know I have no chance of any kind of a refund, but PLEASE stop selling this junk to your faithful customers. Too much of this will definitely result in fewer of the faithful! BTW my one star is given because it's required... if zero were an option, that's what I would use
.......However, I think the pixelated picture problem may have been an older model problem.....Not sure about the quality issues though...my first unit had 2 burnt out LCD pixels...amazon easily and painlessly replaced it quickly with another unit....both cameras take excellent picture in good light...the picture is sharp and colors are bright....but you have to be careful with indoor/night shots....you need decent lighting to avoid a grainy picture. Quality wise the unit is very well built & sturdy...the zoom mic works great...the cat's eye with IR light is awesome with a sleeping baby....the still shots are just that, not really that great (but i use a digital camera for my pics)...start up time is fast...26x zoom is great...color viewfinder is great (several vid cams in this price range have b/w viewfinders)...i guess it's not as small as some DV cams, but it is still sleek and definitely not bulky...fits well in my hand...remote is great....plenty of options for input & output...oh yeah...the Canon lens is excellent too......great value per dollar....
This is a very cool accessory for your flash, works great...not something that you would use all the time, although it does gives a very dramatic effect.
This product is made by Memorex and features a DC powered TV and VHS tape player built into a one piece console that fits nicely between the front seats on many mini-vans and SUVs. I purchased this product because of it's &quot;console&quot; design. On the plus side, the TV screeen is angled at the viewer along with an external speaker built into the console. Other nice features are dual earphone jacks, A/V plugs for video games, and a D/C power outlet all built into the console and easily reached by the viewer(s). This product also features a remote control for the TV and VHS player.Concerns: The tape player and TV are 2 separate components with the tape player nestled into a compartment below the armrest cover on top of the console. Although the tape player compartment is ventilated, I found the tape player gets too hot and shuts down after awhile. (It will start to work again after it cools off) Also, since remote controls work within &quot;line of sight&quot; of the sensors on the faceplates of most TVs and VHS players, the remote control will only affect the TV unless you open the padded armrest cover and aim the remote control at the player itself. (Kinda defeats the idea of a remote control?)This product is okay and has some nice features but it seems that a one piece TV/VCR combo (Memorex makes some) that would both face the viewer and be affected by the remote control would be better. Since most vehicles have armrests where the padded cover is located. I would like to see a console with cup holders and space for items: cell phone, coin holder, sunglasses, VHS tape holder, map pocket etc. Lastly, this product operates with the D/C power outlet in your vehicle, (cigar lighter)it is not D/C and A/C capable. Memorex does not offer an A/C power adapter that would allow the consumer to use this product indoors.For the considerable cost of this product, it should have been better.
I have been running seven PCs on this, using an extra four port switch to expand it...It has been running nicely. It has been a faithful servant for over a year....I had to futz with it a bit a while ago because of some interference problem that ended when I moved it away from the huge monitor I have.If you don't what to learn how to set up a router, then give away all your computers because you don't want to learn anything about them. Like everything worth while, it takes a bit of work on your part to be successful.
i got them because i did not want to bother others if i was watching tv at night. they are very easy to install and use. the headset is comfortable and the sound is good. i recommend them.
I made lots of research before buying this camera. I previously owned a Sony DSC-F707 which I sold because it was too bulky to carry around. The Sony was a great camera but I wanted something with a more powerful lens and an image stabilizer. The Panasonic was the only camera that seemed to fit my needs. I was hesitant at first because my Sony was a 5.0MP camera and the Panasonic only a 2.0MP camera. I read numerous reviews from other owners and researched websites like Steves Digicams, DC Resource and Megapixel.Net that spoke very highly of this camera. What I learned is that megapixels is an important feature to consider when choosing a digital camera, but there are other more important features to consider like the quality of components being used. This camera has a Leica lens. If you don't know anything about Leica, you should do some research and you will be amazed to know that Leica is a high end professional brand that is not cheap and considered one of the best in the world. The other item that stands out about this camera is the processor that converts the image to a digital image. This is a really important feature to consider because the processor is what determines how effective it is at converting the image to the original shot. This camera uses Panasonic's Venus image that does numerous functions at the same time which allows the camera to operate faster and smoother which is similar to the Digic processor on Canon cameras. This processor also increases image quality by 50%, because of this, the photos are far superior to any 2.0MP camera out there. The camera is extremely well built and very rugged. The photo quality from this camera is amazing, it honestly does not seem like a 2.0MP camera. The quality of the photos seems to close to a 4.0MP camera. The lens is extremely quiet and fast. The image stabilization works extremely well and allows you to take photos at full telephoto view without any problems. I highly recommend this camera. You will be impressed with the quality of construction, features and picture quality.
This is a great DVD player thats read DivX and many other formats such as the pictures of my vacation or MP3s - very versatile. So far, I haven't had any problems with it. Picture is very clear. Device is very slick. The only annoying thing is a small clicking sound you may hear at times. However, you can't beat the price of this DVD player for what it offers. It is true that it could be improved by supporting files with more than 8 characters (for MP3 browsing) but that doesn't really bother me. Thumbs up for this player.
This TV has a nice picture when working, but in the last 3 months I had to replaced 2 times, due to problems with the the picture (no picture at all). This is not a reliable TV.
Daughter is into old fashion instant photos and she wanted this film to use her old poloroid camara. we hope it works good for her.
This thing is a hunk of...! The support was good, but its a hunk of junk. it sounds like it wants to die when it opens and closes. It refused to burn disc to disc with my dell machine because it said my existind drive was not capable of digital audio extraction. Dell said this was BS. Iomega said it was a software issue. Eventually the thing wouldn't even write from the hard drive.P.S. it wasn't a plextor.
This may be more of a driver than a hardware issue. I can't recommend this device for 64-bit Windows-7 applications. It's the first device that I've seen cause a blue screen in an otherwise solid Windows-7 machine.This device was also quite awkward in an otherwise straightforward Labview-based serial interface setup. (Was using Putty for testing at the time of the blue screen)Looking forward to trying something else... Until then, will revert to a Keyspan USA-19QW attached to an old WinXP box for testing...Cheers!
I bought this as a Deal of the Day item and didn't pay very much for it. I still sent it back because its FM transmission to the car radio was so bad. I tried every FM channel on my car radio and still got an unacceptable level of static and noise -- and I don't really get hung up about sound quality. Never tried it as an FM receiver. I only wanted it to play my ipod songs and podcasts on the car radio. Even at half price this was not worth it.
We bought two of these switches to replace the Linksys switches which kept dying. We have been using them for over 6 months and never had an issue. The all metal body is great & price is excellent too. I would recommend this to anyone.
The current charge for this ONE boot (not a dozen, not 50, not a gross) is $7.06. I was actually charged more - they seem to have ***lowered*** the price. When I returned it outraged, I was charged shipping for the return which was deducted from my refund for this item that is worth about 17 cents per unit. Try CyberGuys instead! Caveat Emptor.
This thing is just what I was looking for! It fits snugly over my D200 with Sigma 18-50mm zoom mounted. I often carry my camera around and hate lugging a large camera bag so I've put my camera in everything from a backpack (too large/bulky) to a plastic shopping bag (way too risky). This item is the perfect alternative.Now this thing fits like a glove and actually offers some protection from bumps and scuffs. It has to plastic snaps on the bottom so it stays shut and there is enough room so that the camera strap lugs can protrude easily and allow you to use your camera strap.I'd recommend this item - I plan on getting a second - perhaps the "zoom version" for my camera and 18-200mm zoom.
I picked this up because I will only need to use it twice and I couldn't justify the price at my local electronics store. It is sturdy and easy to use. It made the crimp just fine. Perhaps if I needed on professionally I would buy a more expensive unit, but I can't imagine wearing this one out.
I give it a 4-star rate only because of its bulky size. Putting that aside, this product does exactly what it says it does. A+!!!!
WAY BETTER THAN GRIFFIN!I really like this FM transmitter. Picking the station on where it goes into the power outlet is a good design and I don't have to fumble with the wire to find the changer when I need to change the station. Also, as a previous owner of the Griffin model that outsells this one, this one has WAY BETTER sound quality. The Griffin sound quality is muffled.I absolutely hate how I have to use a special "easter egg" to access 87.7 and 87.9, the two best stations to use. You have to hold down the right two buttons and then select up or down. Why they chose to block regular access to these stations is beyond me and completely stupid.
i bought one of these 2 weeks back. i've used this dvd player about 3-4 times. it seems ok.the volume is not that great.the first time i used it, the battery ran for just about 2 hours.technical service at coby replied to my query immediately.not a bad product for the price range.-ajay
Recently I purchased a palm pilot keyboard for my palm m125. I have only had it for a short period of time but I am finding it extremely useful. I am glad that I spent the money on it and would do it again if nessicary. I highly suggest to anyone who uses their palm to store a lot of information it is a whole heck of a lot easier to type than it is to master the graffiti writing.
My Klipsch Promedia 5.1 system crapped out a few weeks ago (began producing an incessant hum) and I began troubleshooting it and came to the conclusion it may be better to just replace it. So I began looking at the better 5.1 computer systems. I discovered that the Klipsch system was no longer available...as a matter of fact, Klipsch no longer even produced computer speaker systems at all. I was aware of this Logitech system from a couple of years ago and I also considered the Creative system. I went with the Logitech because I always liked the company's support and customer service and I have had great luck and service from all of their products...and I have owned many.Going straight to the point now...I was disappointed with the sound quality for music. The midrange was sucked out, the highs were not all that crisp but not bad....and the bass lacked the detailed punch (putting it lightly) when compared to my old Klipsch system. I have tweaked and twisted my sound card and the speaker system every which way and they still just sound fair. Now you must put my opinion into context though...this is ONLY a computer sound system, and they may STILL be the best sound, at least one of the best on the market in this product niche.The system has a full 2 year warranty with great customer service, The features and inputs are immense...so if you want this for movies and gaming and music is only somewhat important to you this is the one to get! It is wonderfully versatile and probably dependable.If you are buying primarily for music reproduction I would advise you to consider an old set of Klipsch Promedia's if you can find them. (they are not all that reliable mechanically though) or just get you some kind of home theater sound system and forgo the computer sound system option altogether. Or give a listen to the 2-3 other options out there that I did not audition or mention. (There is not a LOT of direct competition for this product.)I rate 3-3.5 stars due to only decent music reproduction and probably 5 stars overall for those who will enjoy and use all the included features.
I am a bit disappointed with the quality of the craftsmanship of this case. I found the locking blade of the key-lock in the bottom of the case. The screw I found on the floor after dumping the case out of the box. The front door closing look is made of very cheap plastic and would not hold the door closed until I forced the plastic lock back a bit, now it holds but the door opens up if the case is moved around a bit. I had to machine the side cover (window side) as one of the knurled screw holes was not lined properly.It comes with 2 black case fans in a silver finish case and no connection for the motherboard. So you cannot tell the temperature nor the speed of the fans.I have changed the intake and exhaust fans for two Thermaltake blue led fans with motherboard connections and installed 3 more 80mm blue led case fans. Even with all these fans the system runs quiet and cool.Now that the build is complete it looks great with the blue light coming out of it. It is not all negative. I like all the space, which makes it easy to work inside and rout the cables out of the way for good air circulation. It makes for a heavy system as the case itself weighs 26 lbs, empty.I think it was worth the trouble and I would recommend it to anyone as long as you remember that you may have to do a little tinkering.
I'm a repeat buyer of D-Link routers.PRO: They provide a usable User Interface, good product support and typically set and forget operation. Every D-Link product I have ever bought is either still in operation or retired, 0 device failures.Styling and construction have always been acceptable, The instruction manuals clear and easy to read. The DLINK support will also help you decide which D-Link products you need to configure your home theatre or office and how to connect thinks like PS3, XBOX etc.CON: not really a CON as they provide what most people (even advanced users) will need, but there are other routers that provide far-more for the dollar. in most cases features you will never need. and without the Dlink support or ease of use.
I've been using Sony 5 disk DVD changers going back to the 1990's and they've all been great. The last DVD player was a progressive scan 5 disk changer with SACD, and is now in the bedroom because the Sony DVD player I bought back in the 1990's finally died.This player works great I've only had it for a few months, but it has never given me any trouble, and I like features of the player.My earlier main player had a great picture with its progressive scan, and to be honest I was a little disappointed in the up-scaling. But a 5 disk DVD changer with progressive scan at this price is a great deal regardless.By the way I have it hooked up to a Sony 55" 1080i LCD HD TV, and have both the HDMI and a component cable hooked up, and when I switch between the two video input's I do see a subtle difference, but it's not an overwhelming change (however I do view the HDMI input most of the time).Over all it's produces a great picture, and has all the features I look for in a DVD changer, and at this price level it really is a great buy.Update September 2nd 2012:The DVD player still works perfectly after over six years, playing movies through component cables a better looking picture than HDMI cables, but the connivance of playing multi disk DVDs is outstanding and until I buy a 1080p up scaling multi-disk Blue-Ray player this still does a great job for movies like the extended 4 to 5 hour two disk releases I own.My Sony Blue Ray player up scales better but again when watching those two or more extended release DVDs this is the way to go, at least for right now.
One of the plastic clips broke the very first day. Two more broke over the next few days. The dashboard mount was useless, it simply would not stick. It did stick to the windshield, but on one hot summer day, the suction cup (which was black) melted to the hot windshield and after that it would not stick anymore. I replaced this unit with a "Mobile Grip-It" windshield mount (with a clear suction cup) from Walmart which works much better.The Garmin SOFTWARE is great, but this mount is NOT.
First and fore most I just Love my decision to purchase this system. Most of the reviews you will read about how great this system sounds is spot on. I thought I would miss my old 15" sub but the sub that Logitech has included delivers with a punch. I purchase this system as a replacement to my main stereo system. Because I live in a apartment the main objective was take away the clutter. So I did not want no receivers, amps and large speakers. My first focus was on the Bose Lifestyle series but at that price range don't think so. After reading many reviews and focusing on system under $1,000 but over $500 and not finding what I was looking for. Then I remember that some of the computer speakers systems out there were pretty good but could they replace a home stereo system. Upon researching some more the product that repeatedly came up was the Logitech Z-5500. I went to a store tested them out and I knew that these were it.My main complaint has to do with mounting the speakers to a stand. Logitech did it absolute best to make sure that this operation was as difficult as they could make it. If you want to mount your speakers on anything but the little desk prong that it comes with be ready for a dandy of a time. To remove the little stands is not simple at all they even fill in the Philips head so you could not get the screwdriver in for removal. I had to use needle nose pliers and twist away this process got cuss meter started because pliers keep slipping. After removal of the stand the Logitech engineers did it to me again the bolt inside the speaker was not fix to the speaker so it rattle around inside and in order to attach the bracket and fix the rattling bolt you must take the speaker apart. I had to do this operation 4 time and cuss meter went way way up. This is quite a shame coming from Logitech because one of the most important things in order to get full enjoyment of these speaker or any speaker system is PLACEMENT so you need the flexibility to use what ever mount you fancy. I have own Logitech speakers before these speaker were of the cheaper verity and they had a metal prong stand and not cheap plastic and a nice big Philips head for easy mounting. Being that this is one time deal unless you need to change your stand. But once it done you will gets to enjoy a great system.
I was hoping for a better quality web cam. Its EXTREMELY grainy and as fast as my connection is and my computer is the slightest movement creats a blur. On the up side its a great beginner cam and decent enough for the price...I wasn't expecting MEGAPIXELS or anything but I was hoping I didnt need to turn on 4 lights in the room to make me visable.
The sound quality with these headphone is amazing, though I am not an expert. You can hear surrounding sounds, if that's a concern for you.I have two things that are not quite to my liking - the headphones fit a little too snugly, the grip is a little aggressive. I found that if I adjusted them slightly further back on my ears that it's more comfortable. The other issue is the plug. It's a large size, and I'm using a Sony Blue Walkman player and the size of the plug makes the connection a bit unstable.
Just got the Belkin F5D7130 and was about to send it to trash cause seemed to work *only* with Belkin routers...but then I found out how to make it work with my WRT54G.As stated in the F5D7130 manual, you need to set up the F5D7130 MAC address into your Belkin router in order to use the F5D7130 like a range extender, since you cannot do this in a Linksys router, I tried the inverse...just loaded my Linksys MAC address into the "Wireless Bridge" configuration section of the F5D7130..and its working perfectly.Finally, as stated in the Belkin manual, WAP is not supported in extender mode, but WEP works fine...so, better WEP than nothing...Regards.
Cables-To-Go has become my goto product whenever I just need a decent product for a job, but don't want to spend a ton of money on a premium product. Always well built, reliable, and a good buy.
I purchased this camera in July of 2003 and it has never really disappointed me. I've had it for almost a year, and it still takes great pictures. I bought a 128mb memory stick. My only issues with it:1. Camera must use a Sony memorystick, so if you have all other Sony stuff, this is fine, but if you don't, you might have problems.2. The digital zoom sucks. I'm not lying, all digital zooms probably suck, but as I got more experience with photography, I decided I'd like an optical zoom much, much more. If you use the digital zoom, the picture becomes rather grainy.3. The movies in video mode are always really dark. No way out of this.I love the camera because I've had the same rechargeable batteries + they give you them and the charger. In general the pictures are pretty good and I've been happy with it.
This item does not work with my printer. I called HP and was on the phone for an hour with tech support trying to get it to work. they finally told me to go buy an new printer.Great!!
I bought three of these battery packs to replace the originals in our Uniden phones. I was happy to pay a tiny bit more for name brand batteries over the no-namo brands I kept running into. I made sure that each battery was allowed at least 24 uninterrupted hours to charge before use, and so far they are doing great. Each handset can stay off the charger for several days between charges now, depending on active use. But only time will tell about the overall life of the batteries.
Got this printer for my daughter in college. After hooking it up and printing a test page, went back on line and ordered another one for myself. Prints pictures the best I have ever seen. (and have had a number of different printers) Worth the money.
Nicely made, does as expected. The 1600+ XP processor 1.4 GHz was lightly clocked up to 1700+ speeds at 1.48Ghz and it ran happily at 44c running F@H.Fan is a bit noisy but par for most budget-midrange fans sound levels.
Nice product. Replacement for the original that the dog ate. Just a little disappointed at the cord length, only about two feet.
How to choose? There are so many competing polarizing filters on the market. Some cost so little that I was suspicious. Some cost more than the camera on which I wanted to mount it - too much. I chose this one because of some name recognition and a mid-range price. I am disappointed. It does not filter glare nearly as well as the last one I had, years ago. It also seems "spotty" portions of the image have glare reduction and portions do not,
This is a good pool for what it is, and if you go into the purchase knowing that, you will be satisfied. For us, no need for the expense and maintenance of an inground pool or needing to winterize a permanent above ground, we just wanted something for the kids to play with and won't cost us money after they are grown. This fits the bill. Now, I think it is imperative to say, as you realize these are inexpensive alternatives, the old notion of you get what you pay for comes into play. This is not going to be a buy once and use for 10 years unless you're lucky. More than likely this will last about three seasons, possibly only two. The material can get holes in it very easily and you can only do so much patching. Now in the first season I usually don't get any, but over time they do develop, especially after drying out and folding away. So if you are willing to look at it as $100 or so a season and can live with that fine. To me I think I'll end up buying 4 of these total, so my investment will be less than two grand for 10 to 15 summers of fun (including salt water system pump and filters) and that is fine with me, but go into it knowing your probably looking at 5 years total if lucky.Do listen to the other reviews, it says level ground for a reason, a slight slope won't work, get as close to level ground as possible or it will fill all to one side and you will have wasted a lot of water as all the water will run out. Tip while filling, every half hour or so if using a garden hose like me, go around and lift the wall, this will keep from water building up over any fold and also keep it filling evenly. Also, don't over-inflate the air ring, it doesn't need to be tight or over-inflated, it doesn't make a difference, and remember heat causes air to expand, a hot day with an over-inflated ring could cause it to pop. 2/3rds to 3/4 of the way inflater does the trick just fine.Now, I do recommend the salt water system for this, it keeps the water clean all summer for me with an initial $19 salt purchase. Plus the bigger pump makes a world of difference and is programmable, definately worth it if you are planning on using these pools for years. Also the solar cover makes a world of difference. I think these are great especially since they come with everything you need but chemicals. Our kids love having it and we use it a few hours a day it seems. So it works well for us, but know what you are getting before purchasing.
After my son fried my old and faithful Yamaha receiver, I scouted around and decided after a lot of research on the Marantz. I'd heard a lot of good things about this brand, and I am happy to report that they are all true. I wanted this receiver primarily for listening to music (so I'm old-fashioned, I listen to SACDs, not just mp3s)and secondarily for my home theatre. The only negative which I can possibly come up with for this receiver is the lack of true HDMI connectivity - which I think is a small compromise for the quality of sound and the build-quality. A great buy, if you can pick it up for what I paid - the list price is ~1200K, and I got it for under 400. Additionally, the sound transmission through my powerlines to the separate receiver works seamlessly.
Excelent sound, nice size and shape, enough volume for most needs, very good battery life. If it had a 12vlot plug it would be perfect. Larry
I bought this to transfer files from my very old eMac to my new iMac and it worked perfectly. I have nothing negative to say about this cable.
A standard A/C charger for a Garmin StreetPilot Series GPS. It does what it is intended to do. Plain and simple it recharges the battery in your GPS unit via a 110V outlet.
exelente producto... muy bueno.. tengo conectado tres anplificadores y nisiquiera las luces de mi carro parpadean.. el voltage me mantiene bien en los anplificadore.
These headphones are wonderful. They are capable of getting quite loud, which is undeniably necessary. Another pro is the bass; they produce a ton of bass, another absolutely necessary feature. The fit, furthermore, is great. Finally, the cord is fabric like, another wonderful thing.There are two cons that make me remove a star. One is that the cord is far too long. It gets tangled very easliy, so beware. The other problem is that the spring mechanism breaks (or so I've heard).For those of you who cannot get them to fit well, here's how to do it. Open up the little black ear mechanism and put as much of it behind your ear as possible. Then, just twist the actual speaker up to its normal position. This way, they will fit perfectly.So, for those of you who want some really good headphones, I strongly reccomend these.
Nice player so far. The headphones are not very comfortable though and the earphone pads fall off alot. Would also be nice to scramble play order. But other than that, I love it.
This is another typical Custom Brackets product. It's over-priced, but it's made extremely well and does what it needs to do.
I purchased the 1gb Lexar card, and 5 hours after I started using it, I've got corrupted data that no amount of formating or data deletion will remedy. Given that I had already disceted the box into small pieces to send in for mail in rebates, I contacted Lexar and sent it to them on a Warrenty claim [cheaper then driving back to the retail location I purchased it at anyway].I got it back yesterday, and it was suffering the same problem I sent it in for in the first place!Their solution, they pay for the return shipping of card #2, and swap it out for two 512mb cards.Not happy. But at least they are somewhat responsive to fixing the problem.
well for the pros- it doesnt skip EVER, the minidiscs are extreemy cheap for what and how much they hold, it is small, light, and tough(dropped it many times and ran it into a wall) the sound is pretty good, can barely tell that it is less than cd quality. convienient, it transfers songs very quickly and if the recording fails (rarely) you can still have the previous songs on it. Cons- no light on the lcd, sometimes the open md jukebox gets corrupt, with it had an aluminum casing just incase it does get smashed somehow. wrapparound headphones, more volume, and the paint eventually comes off of the corners. otherwise its an awesome music player thing. i bought a mp3 player and it doesnt even comeclose to matching my minidisc player, it also sometimes cuts a song in half but to fix it just make it so u cant record back over it.
Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR CamerasVery good product and quality. Convenient when shooting under light.
I feel like an idiot. My previous HP all in one malfunctioned so what do I do -- I buy another one - the c6180. Worked great for about three months and then the software problems began. Would not scan into the PDF File, then became even worse -- would not even scan at all. The fax also would get jammed, and replacing the six cartriges over and over again is very expensive especially when they don't have much ink in them in the first place. And the annoying thing is when in the middle of a print job it just stops and does it's weird very noisy adjustment (for those who own it you know what I mean) and that wastes time. I contacted HP live help many time -- not helpful at all. So after about 10 months of constant frustration with this dump --- decided I will never buy an HP product again. This time I think I'm going to buy the Kodak color all in one.
While this system does get good reception and the headphones work very well, the dial for tuning is on the edge of the unit and I found that it is always getting bumped and making it's way to another station or to just plain static.If this had a station lock or presets it would be a great radio, however it does not.
This is probably not the best choice for somebody who wants to have a media center built around a computer or is a computer novice. It's a great video card (for applications/games), but not as good for video processing.I originally bought this card over 6-months ago to run 1920x1200 resolution with my then new Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW monitor (needed an AGP card with DVI output and processing power to run games at such a high resolution). It took a few reboots to get the graphics drivers working as they should, but I was awed at the picture quality and the frame rates I was getting (still am today). I was very happy with the purchase, until I tried watching cable TV using the card. It took me days to even install the drivers and get them all working correctly without crashing every 5-seconds, and I'm not exactly a computer novice. I've tried many different versions of the software and the install crashes just installing not to mention actually running the TV-tuner. To this day my video sometimes freezes or some error occurs which forces me to reboot my machine before I can watch TV again. It's pretty annoying. Despite these annoyances when the TV does work, it's like interacting with a real TV set rather than a computer, thanks to the Remote Wonder II. I should also mention that there seems to be interference in the video as it comes in somewhat grainy (you can't tell if you don't sit right at the computer to watch TV, but this is NOT a video card I would choose if you plan on doing any serious video editing/recording). The plug, to which all the video inputs/outputs connect, is tiny and I'm sure that's part of the problem.Good:- Affordable considering the feature list- When I bought it the same features cost more for a card WITHOUT the audio/video/tuner/remote- Supports AGP for those of us not ready to upgrade our computers but need new video cards- Very fast with lots of memory - great for photo/video editing/games (I wouldn't edit video via its inputs)- Ok tuner for non-videophile- Remote Wonder II is awesome when using the computer as a TV- TV has independent volume controlBad:- Terrible drivers support (it shouldn't be rocket science to install)- TV Tuner/MMC crash somewhat often (again, drivers)- Inputs are somewhat grainy due to interference (don't use for serious video editing)- Remote Wonder II doesn't work like a "real" remote control and is too sensitive-touching a key is enough to activate it, even though it's not pressed/clicked down- Both video and graphics are on the same board (can't upgrade independently)There is a lot more than can be said, but I don't want to write a book. Bottom line is if you're good with computers and you can get through the installation of this card, then you will probably enjoy it, even though it's not perfect. However, if you're somewhat a novice I would steer clear of this card. You will probably not even get it fully functioning.
I have a new Hitachi 42 plasma HDTV. The remote that came with it was the worst I have ever owned. It had a narrow beam and a errant "5" key.......hated it absolutely hated it.. Bought this Sony unit and it is just great, lot'sa features and operates as advertised. For the bargain price, I just might buy a couple more for future TVS that I will surely buy in the future. You can buy this puppy in confidence!!
I bought these refurbished and they broke in the first week. One side stopped playing completely. I was extremely disappointed.
The speakers are great! We haven't heard any humming or interference noises. And JR did great on their service.
I am very pleased with this product. They are not separated by channels but produce excellent sound quality and server the purpose.
New- RCA ANT121 INDOOR PASSIVE ANTENNA - ANT121RIt does NOT work! The dial in the front is there for "decorative" perpuses!You twist it around & NOTHING happens!You can NOT move the rabbit ears at all!This is NOT worth $15! You will be waiting your time & money!
ok.... i purchased these at a big box store... iwent in wanting a real cheap pair of speakers to put next to my bed for my ipod.... since i have not found a real great sounding "ipod/clock radio" i saw these and for $19 i figured heck it was a cheap gamble... heck 2 little speakers and a small sub.. we'll see how it sounds!! for that price it sounds awesome!!! now i say that spending only $19!!! YES I KNOW GOOD AUDIO!!! BUT FOR $19 it's worth it!!!.... i went back and bought the same set up for my bathroom, so i could plug in the ipod for some tunes.... and another set for the garage..... i gave it 5 stars because they were cheap and sound much much better than i thought $19 set would sound..... cheers to whom ever buys this set!!
I've only owned my T5200 Talkabouts for a week so don't have lots of use yet. We did a distance test and lost effective communication at 9/10 mile. One was in a car and the other was in the top of a 2-story house. We used them between cars as well when we took two cars home from Christmas and that worked fine as long as you can see the other car. The only reason I didn't rate them 5 stars is because of the 2 mile claim. I think if they claim 2 miles then typical users should get 2 miles.
I almost have a BA degree in photography and much art experience, but have not been involved for many years in even amateur areas of photography.I think I bought this in 2005, the whole kit, and even bought an extended warranty through Office Max. But I barely used it as a camera, maybe a total of less than 36 shots. However, I own it, have quite a few of its "Oly" cards, and can do the Panorama shots. I need to use it and its printer as a starting point to decide where to progress to without making mistakes in buying the wrong products. I also wonder if I should stay with Olympus or move to Canon, Nikon, or someone else.
Top quality parts from my favorite electronics supplier. The secret here is that shipping through Amazon can be a lot cheaper than ordering direct from the PE website.
Outstanding product from a great manufacturer; Micron.This compact flash memory drive uses the now pretty much standard form for the USB plug in. With a little flashing red LED to tell you its working and when it's safe to remove. It does have a loose cap to protect the connector, but if you're even slightly careful, you shouldn't loose it.And it works great, first time and every time. I liked it so well I ordered two more. They are all working fine.My only gripe is how difficult it is to thread the lanyard through the small molded-in hole - I got all three of mine threaded but it needs a little redesign.Get the Gizmo without the installed software. It's a little cheaper, has slightly more memory and no hassles.
I love this product. It is easy to use and very flexible with regard to what you can do with it.
It charges my ipod nano from completely dead to fully charged in a couple of hours. I can still listen to music through headphones while charging.
Did not work. Could not tell any difference at all. Went to local stereo shop and bought a $25 RCA filter and plug that in and work perfectly. My advice is do not buy just get a RCA noise filter. Another nice thing about the RCA style is you can plug it in at the amplifier therefore you do not have to remove your stereo from the dash.
I ordered this battery on Jan.,21, 09 and I received it today. Unfortunately the Amazon advertisement is misleading because I received a different product that one depicted and ordered by myself. It has only 970mAh instead of 1000mAh as the original battery and as it is advertised by Amazon. I am very disapointed for the misleading and of course of the product.I would not advise to buy this battery, because it is not original.
Not only handy, but helps save the finish on the beautiful Olympus Stylus Zoom 115 QD Champagne camera!
I started off with the film version of the elph line. Great camera. This one is really great. It's small enough that you will carry it around. Get the extra battery and a larger CF card. They thought about everything in this camera. One thing I liked about the film version was the carrying case. They don't make one for this and they really should. Otherwise a really good investment.
I am a very active photographer, all digital now, had quite a few digital cameras, some good, some not so good, never thought I would see the day I would buy a Kodak digital camera.Now that day has come. this little machine is really very impressive, beautifully made, a delight to use and constantly delivers very good photographs. I have put my other equipment aside and strictly stay with the Kodak, it is a joy to use.Now for some technical stuff, the flash appears is much more powerful then in the Kodak Specs. on most of these small cameras with large viewing windows you can still get blinded, not with the Kodak, you have an optical window, very few have that, it really is a necessity.I am very glad I purchased it, have no regrets at all, nice job Kodak.
These are nice little chargers with a rejuvenation button. I work with electronics and my last unit was fried when major storm damage pored water through the roof and drowned it when it was on. They are not simple little charges, they have quite a lot of internal surface mounted components controlling its charging activity and offer much more than similar cheaper versions of the charger. I'm very happy with this Product.
Please note that I am not comparing this backpack to any other camera backpack. I am simply making a value judgement based on the price I paid -- about $35.00.I've had the pack for about two weeks now, and have loaded it up with a bunch of stuff, including two digital bodies, three zoom lenses, a Speedlite flash, a pocket tri-pod, a flash diffuser and an extra lense bag. All of that is inside the main compartment. I am very pleased with how the main compartment can be sub-divided to fit just about any camera attachments you might have. Padding all around is quite adequate, although a bit more could be used at the top of the bag where the camera body and lense typically sit.The two zippered mesh compartments inside the main flap hold quite a bit of stuff, including the camera manual, flash manual, and various extra flash cards and batteries.The two velcroed pockets on either side of the bag are not designed to protect, but to hold stuff. That's fine with me, so I don't put anything in them that I mind getting wet or dusty.The main compartment flap has two zippered pockets on the outside. The bigger of the two pockets unzips on both sides and the top, and reveals two more small pockets and a small snap-hook. I use this pocket to store a photographic magazine or two I'm reading, cables, etc.The other zippered pocket on the main flap zips across the top and is wide and deep enough to hold quite a bit more stuff, stuff that is flat or can be flattened.The very outside of the main flap also has an open, expandable stretch-cord pocket that can be used to stuff in a light windbreaker.My impression is that this bag has so many pockets and compartments that you could overload it if you are not careful. Before using this bag, I had cameras and accessories in three different "regular" camera bags. Now it's all in one place, and I would not consider going back to a regular camera bag -- even if I do have to set the pack down before opening it up to retrieve cameras and accessories.Regarding quality of material and work, I am quite pleased. No frayed straps, no broken buckles, no weak seams, no shoddy workmanship.So the question is, for $35.00 did I get a good camera backpack? My answer without hesitation is, "Yes." Does this pack have the same quality and features of a $65.00 or $100.00 pack. No, of course not.BOTTOM LINEFor $35.00 my expectations were exceeded by this bag. At this price I see it as a real bargain.
This remote is much better than the one that came with my Sony TV. It's large, easy to read. This is my second one, so I have an extra on hand.
I like the fact that you just put your finger (any finger) and boom! it logs in automatically for you. You just register any of your fingers and there you go. Easy as 1,2,3!
An excellent product. It does exactly what it says it will, and in a handy, easily packed and/or carried size and shape.
Be careful if you but more than one (for different rooms/TV's*). Even with the 3 channel selector, sometimes we have to experiment with differing channel settings to keep one from bleeding over to the other... even After we Think we have it "all figured out", set up correctly, sometimes we have to Re-Do the process. Also be aware of the frequency band of your wireless Telephone*, router, etc. IF any of these are in the 800-900 mhz band ... or the frequency band of Any brand "wireless" item for that matter, they can interfer with each other (wireless phone will cause static/noise in headphones*). May have to re-orient/re-organize where your wireless accessories are placed*.
I have always used infocus products, and I have to say that I am pleased with this projector. So far it has proved to be the best projector i have purchaced yet.I am currently using it as a home theater, and it is working perfectly
This was an awesome KB/trackball combo. With my PC hooked up to my 55" LCD this kept me on my bed the whole day. There are two trigger type keys on the top side which are genius. Worked great for a while until the case just started splitting and the trackball wasn't so responsive. There's no way to clean it either. The KB lasted me almost a year. Tried others but nothing came close to this.
Great camera. All the picture taking options are useful. I like how when I switch the camera mode it tells me what the mode is ideal for. Nice lens with HD capabilities and quick picture taking. Best investment in a digital camera. Oh....and I can record videos with audio. Truly a great quality product.
Spent nearly [item price] when all was said and done. The camera is fun. The software [is bad] and renders the camera of little value. Nikon supports [is] worse than their software. Virtually impossible to get any of my computers to recognize the memory cards so I can transfer the images to my hard drive. I have spent hours and hours and hours trying to get this worked out. Buy something else!!! I seriously regret this purchase.
We got nice sounds, but no picture! Totally sux that this tv went out on us after only about a little over 5 years, but nothing last forever, but it still sux :( Paid over $3500 for the tv + a couple of hundred bucks for the stand (which we drove 2.5 hours out of town to get the stand) we thought it would stay longer with us :( Oh, well we are not going to repair it cause how long will the repair last, so no more Hitachi brand for us and before it goes to an electronic recycling place, it will be in bits and pieces so no one else can have it :)!
Good price, holds charge well, I've taken up to 50 photos without recharging. I use the battery alternately with another just like it, and I haven't been caught short on a charge yet.
I bought this cable to connect an HP 2159M LCD panel to a Lenovo T61. I'm experiencing high levels of ghosting. Although plugging the audio cable interestingly reduces the amount of ghosting, it is still unbearable. Lastly, it does not have ferrites as shown in the picture. I don't recommend this cable with high resolution new generation LCD panels.
I wanted a device to hold my Treo 700W Smartphone while I was in the car since I can't always hear it ring when it's in my holster on my hip. I wasn't sure this product would be able to hold my hefty device without tipping over or losing its grip, but it has proved to be very robust and works as advertised. The price is reasonable and easily attaches and detaches to any smooth surface in your vehicle.
I bought these headphones at Walgreens to hold me over until I could get a nice pair of Bluetooth headphones from Amazon. Thank goodness I only need them for a week. The audio quality is horrible -- everything sounds tinny, and they don't fit in my ears very well, so everything sounds far away. I've gotten better sound from headphones that cost half as much.
Buying any networking hardware for a Linux computer can be nerve-wracking, as you can never be QUITE sure of the compatibility. This external modem was the easiest configuration and set up I've ever had, and I was up and running in under 5 minutes, even with an old distro (SUSE 8.0 and 8.2 from years 2002 and 2003 respectively). No tricks, no driver, no funky configuration, no worries. Works perfectly, and its performance is surprisingly good. For bonus points, lots of blinkenlights (all red).I'm very satisfied.
This mouse worked pretty solid when I first got it a couple of months ago. Now it comes unpaired ALL THE TIME. I have to grab another mouse just to go through the pairing process. Such a headache!! I should have spent a little more and just went with the Apple mouse.
One of my friends recommended switching computer printers to a Samsung Laser printer because I was using an incredible amount of color ink every week even though 99% of my printing was B&W. My HP ink jet printer was using tricolor ink for simple B&W print jobs. This change allowed me to go from a couple of hundred text copies to more than 3,000 on a single cartridge and I'm still using this first replacement toner cartridge. My friend tells me he gets almost 6,000 copies depending on how dark he wants each copy. I estimate I'm saving nearly a $100 per week over the previous HP Tri-color ink cartridges. My co-workers advice was super.
This card has given me many problems. Running on windows 98 it has big problems running games with OpenGl, sometimes it would even freeze when playing certain games. When playing games such as Operation Flashpoint or Black and White there are lines in the game that really bite. If you are thjnking of buying this card for DVD then go ahead its great with it but for gaming DONT DO IT. Save your money for an Nvidia card. I gave it 2 stars just because of the good DVD playback.
I am using this handset for last 3 months and I found it really good. The voice quality while doing Internet chat is very clear.
This product is simple to set up, simple to use and looks awesome.I have had one occassion where I noticed my TV shut down then seconds later turn back on. I didn't think to look at the MHT 3600 but figured out after that it must have detected a power anomoly and shut down the TV for protection. It is pretty amazing to see the amp draw fluctuations as the TV goes from high definition draw to digital cable draw. You actually see the MHT unit monitoring the electricity that is coming through as the various components draw out power. I'm impressed.
I purchased Philips DVDR80 in October 2003. It worked fine for about 15 months, then stopped functioning properly. Would get "disc error" message, discs wouldn't finalize and became unreadable coasters. Was using Memorex dvd+r and +rw discs with no problem until this time. After the errors started, tried other disc brands (Maxell, Imation), and dvd lens cleaner.Ended up contacting Philip's "Customer Care", went thru all their suggestions, firmware updates, etc. Authorized repair center said they were unable to fix it. I called Philips back, told them I didn't think paying $500 for a product that lasts just 3 months past the warranty was fair. I suggested they give me a partial refund for this obviously defective product, but representative basically told me to get lost. To be fair, his supervisor was more polite, but wasn't anymore helpful.I've had good luck with Philips/Magnavox vcr's, so thought their dvd recorders would be comparable. Am writing this review few years after giving up on this product as it been sitting on my shelf as an expensive clock. However, Its going in garbage soon as have recently purchased a Panasonic recorder (hopefully it will last longer). Am not purchasing anymore Philips products until get over my anger, which may be awhile.
As soon as I started using WD 120 GB, I started loosing my files. When I lost 2 hours work I figure out that this is happen only if I want to save file straight to WD. I call to manufacturer. As a result, representative decided hard drive is OK, but agree to replace it with refurbished. I paid full amount for new WD, this is outrageous by me.Full range of problems:1. I have 3 computers, two with XP and laptop with Vista. It works OK only with older desktop, but it can't recognize it through USB hub. It must be connected straight to the computer, which is not very easy. It can't be connected to the other computer with hub also.2. It is possible to loose file even after using it for 5 minutes. File will be lost completely, not only new data.3. The only one way to use this WD, is to copy file on desktop, work on it and copy back.
We used only one of the plug on our trip. It was nice to have the set in case we needed the others.
The lens is a very solid unit. The auto focus is nice and tight and dosent play back and forth like my other telephoto lenses all in all i am very satisfied with my purchase.
put all those stupid, fluffy descriptions aside because only 2 words are needed to describe these speakers - THEY ROCK! Never thought I would pay so little for so much!
bot 2 1 is more activ the nthe other one an nuther words 1 light light's up and the other dosent UNLESS SOMETHING is a little bit louder to that the light can at LEST flicker will the other one is soled (BRIGHT) i'v tryed to lvl out the light so that thy both flicker BUT the oods are not working like i hope it wood but thy work fine bright as h**l and as long as thy work i'm not going to b***h to much about it that all i got to say
This things the best. You can play games anywhare its so cool It has great sound and pitcher it's so cool .....
I bought these headphones not expecting much in the way of sound quality, but eagerly anticipating the pleasure of being liberated from the inconvenience and awkwardness of being tethered to my computer while using headphones. So imagine my astonishment when I found that, aside from installing easily and working noiselessly, these headphone sound great! The sound is very well balanced with excellent bass definition and reach, great presence and clarity in the midrange, and a well-defined treble that never intrudes.In addition I find the headphones very comfortable to wear and durably built. The fact that they use ordinary AA batteries (including rechargeables) makes them easy and inexpensive to operate with no worries about losing proprietary batteries or charging devices. The USB based transmitter is self-powered, has a blue LED operational indicator, and a small pushuttom switch to allow for channel switching to avoid potential interference in the 2.4ghz operating band. The headset itself has a slide switch for on/off and a knurled thumb wheel volume control on the right side earpiece. A red lighted indicator shows whether the headphones are powered. The left side earpiece has a plastic sliding panel that conceals the dual AA battery compartment.Installing the device consisted of plugging the usb transmitter into an available powered usb port. The operating system, Windows XP Home Service Pack 2, immediately recognized the transmitter as a "usb audio device" and installed a device driver for it without user intervention. The user will need to go the Windows "Sound and Audio Device" control panel to select the "usb audio device" as the default device in order for the headphones to operate. To return to use of an installed sound card the preceding operation is reversed.Using the headphones at my desk, where my computer is located, I have never experienced any problems with interference even with a 2.4ghz wireless telephone handset three feet away. I can detect absolutely no background hiss or other stray noise of any kind. I'm not using any wireless networking devices and cannot comment on how the presence of such devices might influence headphone reception. Walking around the interior of an 1800 sq. ft. home the reception is good with occasional "blind spots" where the sound fades to silence although this can usually be remedied by a small movement of the head. Walking towards the 2.4ghz wireless telephone base station in the kitchen will cause increasing interfence with and, ultimately, complete loss of headphone reception.It must be obvious by now that I feel the Samsung Pleomax Wireless USB Headphone set is an outstanding product. Great sound quality, excellent operational characteristics, practical, attractive industrial design and very competitive pricing allow me to unreservedly recommend this product to any potential buyer.
Short and sweat.... speakers sound very good. As with any pair of Bose speakers not the most bass or treble, but lots of mids. I'm sure there are better/less exspensive speakers for outside, but I've not found any with a 5 year warrany. And that's the only reason I bought them.
these tweeters are the best $12 dollar tweeters I have ever used ill tell you that. but it does tend to have a little scratchiness to it at high volume. But for $12 im not complaining.
I've had these for several years (4? 6? not sure). I wear them at work, most of the day, almost every weekday. They're very comfortable--it never bothers me to wear them all day. They completely contain the sound they produce, so I can jack up the volume to a point where it drowns my coworkers out and nobody around me is disturbed. They block out some ambient noise even when nothing is playing, so I actually don't have to turn my music up too loud to block things out. The sound quality is pretty good, very good when you consider the price.They are starting to show a little wear now, on the pads around the ears. If they were available on Amazon (they're not as of this writing), I'd buy another pair in a heartbeat. I'd definitely recommend them to anybody.
The box does as stated, but could be made better for US dialing. note* every call you have to press ## 001 "telephone number" * . But other than that works well with cordless phones and that beats out any mic.
I purchased this UV filter to protect my Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Wide Angle Lens and it does the job without vignetting any photographs. It fits perfectly onto the 77mm lens width. I would like to buy a circular polarizer for my 10-22mm; however, I'd imagine I won't be able to use both the circ polarizer AND UV filter without showing some vignetting.I would definitely recommend this filter to anyone with a 10-22mm lens.
We have had this unit for over a year, and it routinely locks up. It has been very frustrating, especially since it was intended for remote access. Note, remote. Hard to reboot a system when you are remote. We will have to scrap this one and get TP-Link.There are quite a few reviews about lockup. I am one of them.
I loved this little player. I spend a lot of time on the roadsuttling my daughter around (the life of a divorced dad whochild lives 160 miles away!). My daughter loved it too.But then, tragically, one day it died.We closed the top with the unit still on. The unit overheated and melted inside. Shouldn't have done that, but it did.AN automatic off button MIGHT be nice... but it didn't haveit.Chearfully, I sent it too Initial for repair. It was out ofthe 90 day warrenty, so, it was going to cost 44.99 for repair.I gave my credit card number. They said it would arrive rightaway. THat was... lets see... last November. It is now lateJanuary. After numerous calls and &quot;yes, we will get back to you&quot;&quot;No, I don't know why it hasn't shipped&quot; etc... theunit has not arrived.I think there could be a worse customer service department. Iam saying that because I always want to be conservativeand leave room for an extreme case. But it is hard forme to envision in my mind what worse customer service wouldbe like.The bottom line is: Consider this a disposable unit.Then think if the low price is really worth it...
I bought this item to connect a computer and LCD TV. I never got it never quite working right, and I assumed that it was a glitch in my video card settings. I have since learned that the static and "black area" corruption I was seening are the signs of exessive signal loss. Since the "Monster" version of this cable is over $90.00 I guess this is another case of getting what you pay for. It's not defective in that it works, but the quality of the signal makes the picture unwatchable at HD resolutions. It does work fine at VGA resolutions, but the picture quality is too low.Looks like a monster cable is in my future.
I have used several different speaker cables, some many times more expensive, I can not recommend any over this one. I am extremely satisfied.
These speakers are amazing, period! They are the best you will find. If you are looking for an affordable system with space saving design yet enough to pack a punch powerful enough to drive your hall RA mad, this is what you want. The system is very powerful, but it can be tamed. For those who like rich loud music to be delivered at 110% quality it can do that. On the other hand if you prefer Beethoven's 9th symphony the system will make you feel like you are listening to live music. The speaker's don't miss a beat, replicating every bit with accuracy and precision. This is what it means to have THX! The speakers are almost identical to the top of the line system Logitech ships. They are just a little bit smaller and deliver 40W(x2) plus the 120W sub. The sub is great; it is very accurate and clear. Overall this product is $30-40 less then the competition and delivers great sound. I would definitely recommend it over the competition, just go to Best buy and hear them!
The Good: it's *very* sexy, light, compact and fast.The Bad: Month 4 of use -- hard drive dies but Sony replaces.Month 11 of use -- no power -- totally dead. Sony fixes.The Ugly: at month 12, my warranty is expired; the system runs hot ALL THE TIME. It's a simple matter of time before something blows again.Net-Net: Owning this laptop is like owning a Lambo -- you don't know if it's going to start when you turn the key -- but when it's working -- you're the coolest kid in town. Better have a regular computer; keep this as your 'toy'.
I have had my S820 for over a year now and I love the output. The photo quality is 4.5 stars for me but you do have to use Canon photo paper for the best results. The only issue that I have with Canon printers is the short life of the print head. My print head went after about 8-9 months. When I called to inquire about the extended warranty after first purchasing this printer a rep told the print heads last for about 6 months. After warranty period you have to shell out about $90 -$100 to get a new print head if it should need replacing. Add that along with the cost of ink and you could be talking about a printer thats expensive to maintain.
works for me... the only thing i have that has a problem with it is a mackie midi controller for my recording software; it wants a port direct in on it's own. but the other 6 usb periphals all work fine on it.....
This was brought to replace SBG1000 as COX Communications seemed to drop DOSCIS 1.0 support overnight with no notice. We opted not to get a Cable Modem/Gateway combo this time. Cox presented us an option to get a modem from them and the choices were between Scientific Atlanta or Motorola. We chose Motorola, but when we tried to pick it up they claimed they were all out. Taking the Scientific America setup was SLOW and frequent loss of connection happened over the course of a week. Note this was a modem issue as Cable and Cox Phone service were not impacted.We came to Amazon to find a replacement and got a GREAT Deal on the Motorola. Delivery was fast and the best part was setup was a breeze. Pretty much plug and play after a quick call to register the MAC address with COX. No long resolution time, and thus far not a single loss of signal. Just like my last Motorola, the browser interface is easy to use and allows for monitoring of critical data. The product takes a minimum of space in my wiring closet. Over all I would rate this product a must buy for anyone needing to upgrade (When your cable service provider upgrades to a DOCSIS 2.0 network system) or purchase a new modem.Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem
The seller contacted me to remove my feedback about the product that I bought from him and he is giving me a refund just to remove the feedback. Well I was about to say yes but i changed my mind. People should really know what this seller just did to my order. I decided to buy online because i realized that I could save few dollars compared to the electronic shops that i visited for the product. So I thought this seller can give me the product that I was looking for. But then came the day that i received the item it was not the same as it is on the pictures that the seller is showing to us, so please be vigilant on everything when it comes to online shopping and i really don't recommend this seller (joelpuentes). If you don't believe this I can send you copies of our conversation (seller and me) just give me a message.
As soon as I plugged in this thing, it shut down my computer completely -- to protect my data, it said on the screen. The literature does not mention Windows 7, so I suspect this is an old product that works up to Windows XP. There was nothing mentioned about this in the product description, and it really makes me mad that even though I'll get a refund, there is the lost postage both ways. It should be MANDATORY that product descriptions make it clear what systems can handle this thing.
The product that came was quite used and a little battered here and there but overall, it works pretty fine. It's great for its price but it could be less, for the quality. But hey, it came with batteries. Thats it. Just the unit itself and the batteries. Everything else you would have to get online or buy it. :C.
The charger works ok I guess, it charges the MP3 player pretty fast.Well, this one has a USB connector that is a bit loose. When I plug the USB cord into this charger, it just slides out very easily. It should be a firm fit, like all other USB connections I've ever used.Maybe I got a bad unit. I have to gently leave it alone while charging and not touch it, otherwise the cord will slip out.
The right ear plug broke down, sound off and the cap fell off. Vendor (One..something) did not respond to my refund request.
Well, after more than 2 years of use all I can say that the S-Video input didn't work from day one.All my tries to get a signal threw it not worked.So I'm using only the Composite input. Capturing straight to DIVX (My premier rezone for the buy) didn't work on my 2Ghz Pentium. Only when I got my new Core2 (about A year ago) the divx is working, but you have limited options configuring it. So I mainly capturing to MPEG2 and convert to divx with VirtualDub.
This Canon case is very poorly designed--for example, it does not even completely cover the Canon A-620 digital camera, one of the models for which it is expressly marketed by Canon. The case freely allows light, dust, air, and water in. You can clearly see the camera around the edge of the case even when the case is supposedly "closed." This case affords little protection.
This item works great!!! I use it on a daily basis and have not had any issues. The only thing I wish worked better was the lifter. My phone does not have a cradle with a piece at the bottom to hold the handle if lifted. so I had to add a small piece of tape. Works perfectly though.5 stars from me!
I ordered this battery to use in my Garmin GPSMAP 478. It is so poorly made that it will not stay securely positioned within the battery compartment of the Garmin unit unless you use strong tape (like duct tape or gaffer's tape) to hold it in place. Still worse, when new it would only hold a charge for about two hours. And worst of all, it stopped working entirely after only eight weeks. My advice, pay more for a genuine Garmin battery and be assured that it will fit and function as intended. Why does Amazon continue to offer junk like this for sale?
what a find! I love this camera. Besides the wonderful job it does taking natural light pics, also has many options for creativity. I appreciated the ease of use and small size. It uses batteries quickly so, i use rechargable and keep a spare pair with me. The video may be zoomed during use which is not the case with some other digital cameras. The sound and clarity are wonderful too. All in all a great deal for beginners or veterans.
Ordered a bunch of these to replace the old batteries in my Uniden cordless phone set.You can definitely get a compatible battery for cheaper, but I have been ripped off before buying really cheap batteries that just don't hold a charge or are mislabeled as having a higher capacity than they claim. Lenmar is a reputable company so you won't have that problem with this. Indeed, the batteries hold a charge well and last a long time out of the charger.Note, I buy from Amazon directly and not the Marketplace because it seems too easy to end up with a fake or misrepresented battery from smaller stores. YMMV.
I wanted this camera since last year wen I saw it on Nikon.com; i know it is not the best but it's better than the one I used ti have so it's getting better...
This Denon AVR-5700 THX Ultra Receiver at it's time of availability was equal or better than many high-end seperate Pre-Amp Processors! The sound right out of the box sounded extremely detailed which no other receiver could match at the time, it's powerful 5-channel amplifier section 140W x 5 RMS is a monster! I have been driving my M&K; THX Certified speaker system for just as long as I've owned this receiver, all while driving 4 ohm loads! My front three speakers (Left|Center|Right speakers) are rated at 4 ohms with a maximum 200W unclipped, I have always wondered how much more watts I'm pushing into a 4 ohm speaker?The amplifier is rated at 140W into an 8 ohm load, the fact that I'm pushing double that means this receiver can handle more than claimed by Denon! I have noticed a LOT of consumers are upgrading their receivers just to have the ability to play the new HD codecs Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio, while there has been a double blind test at Dolby Lads in San Francisco, CA, the difference between the new and old codecs is at best subtle. These test were performed in an acoustically treated room and still very subtle differences were found! I have decided to continue using this receiver for a few more years as I'm using my Oppo BDP-83SE's 7.1 multi-channel analog outputs to the 7.1 multi-channel analog Ext inputs, the BDP-83SE's DACs are actually better than the Denon's Burr Brown DACs by a lot!
Avery 8693 Standard or Slimline Jewel Case Inserts have two inserts per sheet. They advertise a front and back regular jewel case insert per page, or two slimline inserts per page. However, only one slimline insert prints correctly positioned per page, and it prints about 1/16 inch too high, so the bottom of each insert has to be trimmed. The other insert prints incorrectly on the page, and it isn't detachable. (After reading the other two reviewers, I would have taken more time to try and adjust the positioning, and then used scissors.) Avery doesn't include using scissors in the instructions. It's either a cheap shot on the part of the company to get people to use only half of their product and buy more often, or an oversight.
The polarizer is high quality glass, and the amount of polarization can be adjusted by turning the lens. Recommend.
These wireless headphones sound great. I have tried a couple of different 900MHz headphones and was very dissapointed in the static I would hear on them all of the time. I discovered these when looking for a pair of digital ones on the internet. These sound great and work throughout my entire house. They would get 5 stars except for a couple of minor needed improvements:1. There is an occational clicking sound when walking around. If you are not moving, you don't hear any clicking. It isn't a big deal and doesn't distract from the music or TV.2. The headphones are a bit tight on my head, and I think I have a normal size head.3. The battery compartments are a little hard to open.4. It is really hard to find a dealer that sells them.Other than that, they are great. They have normal stereo RCA connections, but also have an optical digital connection if your receiver has optical out.So, don't waste time with 900MHz, get these instead.
I had the following requirements for a tripod which Manfrotto 718B Digi meets beautifully1. Quick release legs2. Quick release plate3. Lightweight. Really lightweight. Under 4 pounds.4. Able to support a digital SLR with 300 zoom lensPrice was not a major part of my selection process, but the fact that this tripod was $100 was a very nice plus.I have used this tripod for several years now and I am very very pleased with it. It totally lived up to my expectations. I set up in a matter of seconds, all levers operate very smoothly. The only thing I did not expect it becomes very stiff to operate (i.e. change orientation, remove camera from the plate) in very cold temperatures. Doable but the normally smooth operation requires a bit of muscle. The carrying bag is very convenient, I am able to carry the tripod on my back as a sling shot when I don't need it. I also found the extra height this tripod provides very handy in some situation.Given all the regulation at the airport I was not sure if they would allow the tripod as part of my carry on luggage along with my other photo gear. It turned out to be no problem at all on a number of trips.I use a carry on bag to store my camera bags and a tripod and the bag did not get any extra examination or questioning.This is a great tripod and a very reasonable price!
This is simple. I determined what version I needed, bought them and everything is fine. I would buy from them again.
THIS IS NO MONSTER CABLE , BUT THE MONSTER I BOUGHT BEFORE THIS ONE GOT MESSED UP REALLY QUICKLY AND SINCE I HAD THIS GREAT CABLE IT HAS DONE AN AWSOME JOB , THIS IS A MUST HAVE IF YOU WANT YOUR SYSTEM TO PERFORM A ITS BEST.
For the price, this screen can not be beaten. It went together quite easily between my wife and I (just over an hour). The felt surround cancels out light like a champ and the screen is super well made and put together. Not flimsy at all. I wish this screen had been around when we bought our electric roll down screen from Elite back in the day. This screen quality is very good and you can only pick up any graininess when there is extreme whites being thrown on the screen. You can't beat this. We payed $414 at the time.
I bought this to use on a Nikon D40, and I'm so happy I did. It's not a VAST size difference, but it's like wearing +1 glasses to read, it's a subtle but recognizable magnification. Things in the viewfinder are just easier to see.I do notice a small bit of barreling at the extreme edges of my view, but to me it's a minor thing, compared to the improvement in my ability to see my focus.An additional benefit is that it stands out further from the camera, than the included eyepiece. I don't have to press my eye up as closely. It keeps my view screen cleaner (fewer noseprints), and it's more comfortable.
The last reviewer didn't review the product, the product itself is fine for abridge and does exactly what it is inteded to do.
If I could rate this product with a zero I would. I purchased this item, with 11 rolls of film, for our wedding reception so guests could have someone take a snapshot of themselves and put in the guest book with their well-wishes, a great idea I have seen work wonderfully at other receptions. Except that I chose the joycam instead of the standard polaroid - BAD CHOICE! First of all the camera was difficult to operate and people had trouble with the film jamming, etc. Because the film had been taken out of the boxes to put out on the guest book table none of it is returnable - and byt he time we returned from our honeymoon and had any time to contend with the issue, the whole lot had been in our hands for more than 30 days thus unreturnable. Basically, don't ever buy this product, or any other product by polaroid that isn't it's basic one-step instamatic...just a huge waste of time and money and hugely dissapointing if you are planning to use it for a once in a lifetime event at which it breaks after just a few shots.
Purchased the telescope 02/09/02. Within 15 minutes I was seeing planets. The alignment setup process was easy and simple. I have never owned a telescope before and if its this easy to see the planets and stars, I might buy an even stronger lens. The two that come with it are good, but they should have used a stronger one. All in All, EXCELLENT!!!
I own six CB radios of which this Bearcat is the only one that works in my pickup with the engine running - zero engine noise! Superb range even with my magnet mount antenna. I selected this one after reviewing the receiver sensitivity specifications and since I live in the California gold country foothills where cell phone service is marginal at best, the receiver sensitivity is very important.
if you are looking for headphones with base look no more you better get this one. They are great they sound just like you are in a club.Use it with your ipod for the best result .
I dont know what happend, work one time only I check ( Effuse ) I dont,regards
Nice amplifier with easy to understand hookup instructions. I found that the best place to install this unit is in the trunk of the car and with this unit you have that option. If you're looking to blow the doors out of the car, look for a unit with more wattage.
Poor sound quality, poor circuitry, poor frequency alignment and that irritating thump when you turn off your system... And yes people, that thump does come from cheap signal processors such as these!
Great product at a great price.. A must for any real boater that keps up on weather and other Marine communications.
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I would not recommend this product to anyone. I type very softly but the "enter" button stopped working after only three months. Several other customers have had problems with other buttons stop working after as little as a week or two (see the Amazon discussion forum on this product). Also the space button is really hard to press. The return policy is very unclear and Microsoft charges you 35 $ only to ask one of their agents a question (keybord costing 39$!). Better buy a different keyboard.
I'm in love ... plz use it ... it will cool your pc ... also can cool you when you sleep ... is the most faster fan ..on 92mm ... i have 4 of then ... with fan controller !!
Easy to use. feature rich out of the box. Ready for mounting. Open to on the bike to on the road in no time.Some people say GPS minimizes the adventure spirit of motorcycling. I disagree completely. This device allows you to wander and find your way back very easily.Buy it
excelent cb worked good right out of the box would recomend this to any one intrested in a galaxy cb radio.good ship time.
Don't shop drunk, folks. It ends up in purchases like this. Im pretty sure everything was good about this, so.. Yeah. Go for it.
I have had several TVs in the past 5 years, 2 projection Sonys, a Wega, and I can tell you this is the TV for under 2200 to end them all. I didn't want to spend over 2k on a tv because it just seems like over kill. I wanted to get an HDTV, because I had one before that was a sony projection. That was until I saw this one in the store. I talked to the guy at Bestbuy and he said that they haven't put this one out because they wanted to move some of their older models first. This TV will produce as good of a picture as any at the store. I sat and looked at all of the options, and money aside, not one TV at best buy or circuit city produced as good of a picture as this one. I have brought it home and have been watching it for a week or so. DVDs look great, XBOX with the colorstream cable looks awesome as well. I am still waiting for my HD box to arrive, so that I can hook up the HDMI cable. I couldn't be happier than with this TV. This is the first non Sony TV I have ever bought, and so far I am not disappointed.Since my first comments have been getting a lot of feedback, I figured it would be a good idea to give a follow up to those still on the fence.1) I received the HD box, and it looks even better. I connected with an HDMI cable which eliminates component cables and uses just one small connector, which controls all three component inputs as well as the audio to the TV (which most people use their receiver, but this is a nice option to have). Do not buy this cable from BB or CC, they WAY over charge. I bought one for $20 from some website and it works great, they charge well over $100.2) I wall mounted the TV, directly across from a large window, and there is minimal glare. This is a window that produces a lot of light, and the picture is still fine even at high noon.3) I went back and doubly compared the picture, and once again I believe the picture on this TV to be as good as any high end Sony out there. I am not naive, I understand lines of resolution and the down conversion of the HD signal should in theory not produce as crisp of a picture as an HD set, but from my point of view it does to the naked eye.Answer to question:How is this TV's picture when you play your regular DVDs and especially non HD (but digital) satellite signal. I recently baught a Sony Wega LCD projection TV that is high definition but realized channels like CNN look blurry, espcially when I play some of my DVDs etc...This TVs pixels are pretty small, so the regular picture is good, especially on DVDs because DVDs native resolution is 480 which is the resolution for EDTVs. When you play DVDs on an HDTV it actually has to down convert it. To be honest the TV looks MUCH better with colorstream component cables or HDMI versus s-video. Same goes for DVDs, the three separate components look much better than S-video did. You may want to try that on your Vega. Also it depends on the size of the TV, the bigger the TV the blurrier the picture is going to seem, versus the HD signal. I noticed that as well on my 57" Sony projection that I had. I would say the difference is much less on this plasma. I can't really speak for other plasmas, and the comparison I made in the store were all on HD signals, so you can't compare it to normal digital channels.I did originally have this going through standard digital cable and an S-video cable, and per Panasonic the "viera" filter this tv has helps smooth it out. But I did notice a difference switching to HDMI.ONLY BAD THING:No front AV inputs, it is starting to get on my nervers on occassion because I have it wall mounted, so way to reach back to plug it in.
I bought this device 2 month ago and the battery just died and would only last about 3 seconds without connected to outside power source. My previous Tomtom one battery lasted for about 2 months too before I had to use it always with outside power source.Also, it came with version 7.1 map and Tomtom refuse to update it free for me. Stay away from tomtom
Cheap price, looks a little chintsy, but works fine.
Let me first say I got this 'Craig' MP3 player at 'CVS' on sale for just under twenty bucks (phenomenal deal)! I already have a 'Creative Zen' player, and i've got to say this 'Craig' player looks and sounds just as quality (use better 3rd party headphones instead of the very mediocre 'ear buds' that came with it). I run 'Windows XP', and didn't even need to install the driver software for this great little player (it's LITERALLY 'plug & play' with 'XP'!). I just burn the CD tracks to my PC, then choose 'send to' the respective USB slot. Each song takes literally a few seconds to transfer to the 'Craig'. My only beef is that I wasn't able to get the Craig to 'recognize' the 'Napster' files I sent to it. Maybe I missed something, or does 'Napster' not allow transfer to MP3 players? In any case, most of the music I want to hear is on CD, so this will work well for me. I also wish to mention the built in graphic equalizer on the display is very cool. It's neat to see the many bars jump up and down to the music, and the track time display is nice too. It's amazing how 'Craig' was able to get all this information nicely packed onto such a tiny screen! All in all, a very good MP3 player, and a steal if you can find them real cheap on sale.
Solid construction. Not sure I can tell the difference yet for this Cat6 vs the Cat5e cable I had lying around, but certainly nothing wrong with this.
Sound is pretty good.Putting them on is a bit more work than all other behind-the-head phones I've owned...you have to manipulate the ear loop into place.Durability is really going to be an issue (I surmise). Connection to each earpiece is a very small gauge wire, exposed. I don't hold much hope for the lifespan of these.
I got mine when I was supposed to, so all is well in the shipping department.I'm giving this 5 stars because it does exactly what it is supposed to. No scratches on my disks that weren't already there, and the profile is pretty small. All others I've run into can only hold 24 CDs for a wallet this size, and most are more expensive than $10. I did run into one that holds 48 for a decent price, but I went with this one because I didn't need more than 32 spaces and I needed more than the usual 24.Anyway, if you want something for transporting a few game/movie/music disks, and not your entire collection of media, this is a pretty good bet. If you want something for tons of disks then this is not for you.
I've used it for some time now and have no complaints. It works well, the sound quality is fine, it has held up without problems with quite a bit of use (I commute daily 1 1/2 hours and use it most of the time.
I am both a working musician and guitar teacher and I am very pleased with this product. All the functions work as the say and the effects are good for what they are. You have to convert your itunes files or wma files to a mp3 format which can be a bit of a hassel. Itunes files purchased from itunes will not let you convert to mp3 so you have to rip the songs from a cd in order to get them into the mp3 format.other than that i would buy this product again with no hesitation.
Alot of different opinions in the review forums here on Amazon. I ended up sending this one back and buying the 1.4 as it just seemed more substantial in my hand. I know that is a soft reason to pay twice the price but I love my 1.4. For a more budget conscious person this is still a good lens though.
We bought our HP DeskJet 3320 in Summer, 2003. It was well taken care of, but broke by December, 2003.
I bought this printer in Canada...it came with a French setup CD, but no installation instructions in the box. After getting the install poster, it setup well and I'm amazed by the quality of my photos. I take digital photos with a Sony DSC-S70 set to 1600x1200 resolution (2.1MP) and 4x6 prints are awesome. I've yet to experiment with larger prints, but I'm thinking about keeping my old Canon BJC-4000 for draft printing from the web, Word etc as ink seems to go quickly...Good job Epson.
so i'm just going to post some numbers and let speak for themselves.if you have a cable modem, you can compare your numbers to mine, just type in 192.168.100.1 in your address bar.BEFORE:signal to noise ratio-27dBpower level- (-15dBmV)AFTER:signal to noise ratio- 33dBpower level- (-9dBmV)i didn't gain the 15dB i was supposed to, but its deff faster. i checked my download speed and it was just over 3.5mbps. not sure what it was before.my connection comes in through the attic, i just found a cable i wasn't using, and it just happened to be near an outlet, unplugged it from my splitter, and into the booster. works great.
I've got this player as my birthday present few months ago and I am really happy with it. It works fine, plays any DVD/VCD/SVCD/DivX. Great player for this price, I think Philips has beaten every other competitor !During this time I found only one small negative &quot;feature&quot; - it produces ticking noise, when it plays VCDs, which disturbs a little bit when you watch it with low sound volume.Regardless of it, I would definitely recommend everyone to get it.
After buying a more expensive XBOX HDTV kit with horrible results, I was very relieve that this cheap cable produce an incredible image on a HDTV.My other XBOX HDTV kit has 5.1 sound, but this cable does not. I don't use 5.1 sound, especially for games, to even notice.This cable produces a great image in high defination. It is a huge improvement over the composite cable included with the XBOX.
I got my Graphire thinking I would only use it for drawing, but I'm so in love with it now that I use it for everything! It works great as a drawing tablet, but also seconds as a mouse for me and is great for presentations. The easy-access buttons work really well and the pressure sensitivity works perfect in The GIMP. (Note: I use Linux - Debian, Sabayon and Ubuntu - and it worked out of the box). I would highly recommend this product to everyone!
I bought these refurbished for about 12 dollars after shipping. They were oficially factory refurbished, and they came sealed in a sennheiser package. The headphones are very comfortable, and seem very sturdy. They sound better than any other headphones i have ever bought. Amazing sound, even though they were very inexpensive.
excelente productos aproveche este combo ya que lo vi lo eferte de una vez funciona muy bien con mi ipod touch excelente compra
I got these essentially for free, as they were the last few bucks needed to get free super saver shipping on an order, and they cost less than the shipping would have otherwise. I wanted headphones for running that would not slip out of my ears as any buds do (even if they have a hook on them for your ear). They stay put perfectly while being very light and comfortable and the sound quality is fine. They are not the loudest headphones ever and they are certainly not as cool looking as Skull Candy, Beats by Dre or Bose, but they get the job done for barely any $.
I LOVE my iPal. I carry it from room to room, like Linus and his blanket. It really is my pal!!!
I commute to work 5 days a week in a noisy commuter van. To listen to my MP3 player with normal headphones I have to turn up the volume and then the sound quality is Not Good. I really enjoy listening to my MP3 player with the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones. The headphones provide good quality sound at a reasonable volume. The Noise-Cancelling is good, not great, and the price was right. I did some online research and choose these headphones because they had the quality, price, and features I wanted.Comfortable: Large, soft over the ear designConvenient: Hard body carrying case for easy transport and storageEasy to Use: Connecting cable detaches from headphones (decreases tangled wires problems)
Don't make the same mistake I made in thinking that your getting good old fashion Sony quality control. This is absolutely unexcusable how this actually reaches the stores. I legally purchased music over the internet from Napster at 0.99 a song and then went to burn it on Sony's CD-R only to find that it doesn't work half the time even on quality CD players(not just the car or old players). About half the songs stop playing halfway through. The players simply cannot read them and this is recorded at the slowest possible speed were you expect quality of print to be high! Sony quality died in the late 90's so much to the point now were they can't even get a technology they invented to work properly. Stay clear if you don't want to feel like a sucker.
Liked this so much , ordered a second one.Only problem is "zipper getting stuck when fully opened"Really does good job allowing me to catelog all my disks, which is extensive.
I am using this cable to connect a hub near bed for using my mouse and keyboard, having the pc in the front closet, works great.
This is a great lens. I use it with a Nikon D300, taking pictures of landscapes and portraits. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a wide-angle lens at a decent price. It is built like a tank.
Had to call the support in India, they were easy to work with and it's up and running smmoth from here. Great deal !Already reccomended it to others.
Good Price for portable hard drive - you don't have to use this as a sync it can be for storage (don't know what other reviewers were smoking)..Loved it as a backup and PC Toolkit (I put all software I need to fix others machines - and for business software and 40 gig Itunes backup)..Seriously used it 2-3 times and now it is dead. Light goes on but must have been a bad hard drive to begin with - started RMA process and am waiting on replacement -- WD have had some serious reliability issues for years so it did not surprise me --Nice package if it still worked -- hoping my 2nd one will be a good one -- also I suggest using this for on the road backups not as your main backup as it may not be reliable enough for that purpose..
I haven't set them up yet, but they are very well made and the plug and play connections are great. I did set on in the sun and checked the current and it was putting out about 7 amps which is about par for this type of panel. BTW, I got a GREAT deal on them.
The lens feels lighter than expected making me think that it is made of plastic in China. But the sharpness is as good as the older Minolta zoom lens made of glass I bought ten years ago.
I am not sure why I am not experiencing the better picture via the up-converting most others are..I have it hooked up via HDMI cable to my Hitachi 50 inch RPTV HDVT..the picture is good...but no better than any of my other DVD players. I am dissapointed in the up-converting portion. 1080i is actually worse....and 720p mode makes it as good as my other dvd players.. I doubt my tv has a decent built in up-convertating system since its about 3 years old now..I guess my expectations were higher based on the reviews. As a dvd player..it would be 5 stars..but as an up-convert dvd player..I would give it 0 stars since its no different but will give it 2 stars to be nice..
We bought 2 of these laptops (one for each of us)from Best Buy. A bad pixel on the screen on two exchanged computers should have been the sign to tell us to return this computer. A couple of years later, the usb ports give up, and about a yr later the screen goes black, I think it's the motherboard that's gone bad. Toshiba use to have wonderful products, I'm not so sure now...I'll stick with HP from now on.
Came in a lot of pieces, but once you start putting it together it goes quickly. Unsturdy unless you attach it to the wall. Small ledge so DVDs will slide into the middle instead of balancing right.
Recently we purchased a Mitsubishi Lancer and it came with Audio jacks for the speakers instead of having a ipod hookup right on the stereo itself. I have not seen this before but I went looking for one of these cables and couldn't find any in the stores near me so ordered it through amazon. It works with no problem and the stereo recognizes the music coming from the ipod. The only problem I did have was I had to almost push these into the connectors on the car real hard to get it to stay. It was popping out of the connectors until I jammed them in. The salesperson said it was to connect video game audio or something like it to the speakers of the car. Hate to say but when driving I am not going to have call of duty or something blaring out of my speakers but overall the cables worked fine and would recommend this to others.
They were inexpensive so I ordered three for the future. Arrived faster than my new Bravia and the cable worked fine. Good to go.PS. HDMI connection is GREAT being audio and video all in one EZ connection.
Well, I've been contemplating getting these cables for a whilenow, I do a lot of recording from my PC to MD. Although I tend toagree with the other review above about how 'digital' is 'digital', I believe these cables have other qualities that makes them better. For one, they are better quality than the &quot;digital/optical' cable that came with my MD in that they are far less 'fragile'. If an 'optical' cable bends too much, you might experience signal loss or even 'break' the cable if it is twisted to sharply.I think these cables are worth getting even though you might not experience 'audio improvement', the fact that they stand up to 'abuse' better is enough reason for me. END
This product works great. I have one at work so I bought one for at home for to use. Good tool. Easy to use.
Excellent product delivered on time. Provides all the USB expansion I need. I like having two powered ports as well.
my first digital camera and i love it! i've had it for about a half a month so far, so i can't comment on long term reliability. however, i can say that you can get up and running quickly. i've had an easy time so far learning how to use the camera. i have found the menu system to be very easy to use. the little joystick is great!right now, i'm holding the camera back. i'm still learning the ins and outs of photography. personally i've had a very easy time using this camera as i learn. i am extremely glad i bought it and highly recommend it to anyone.
I bought this thing for my presentation for my doctoral thingy. I have no idea why many bad reviews about this product. I tested it, and I have no problem at all. The presenter, the mouse, the laser pointer, and the size, all of them are excellent. The only bad thing is the USB receiver that is too fat for my laptop USB slots. However, the extension USB cable that comes with the package solve my problem easily.I guess the phenomena where the slides move forward more than once is caused by the person who should familiarize oneself with this presenter. Clicking movement should be gentle enough, and you will find no problems at all.The laser light is also strong enough. I tested it for 10 feet distance, and it is bright enough. I guess the other reviewers used it in a very big room??? Dunno... Did I get a good one, and some others got a lemon?Compare to the $120 and $180 Logitech that do not have mouse functions, this Targus wireless presenter is a gem. I cannot complaint....!! I highly recommend it.
Range is very good. I've synced with Samsung, Nokia and LG phones. I've also synced a PC with a Mac.Bluetooth set-up was a little confusing... but I blame that on XP and learning a new protocol. The Anycom support forums were friendly and informative.
Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)First, I know not to look for any digital but Canon. I decided on the SD1000 after checking spec's, reviews; all that. But, you know, I just like the look of this digital. No nonsense, no gew-gaw, nothing sticking out too far. The retro minimalist design is clean. Some may say cheap. But, they just don't get the appeal. Some just need the glitter, I guess. The camera?, it works. Very well. Images are incredibly sharp and vibrant. Of course, you're still responsible for what you're framing, but outside of that, it's pretty much handled. I think the camera is a good value for the money, comparing it up and down the field.I might also suggest to pop for the Sandisk extreme III 2 gig SD card. Wowwee, it's fast.I'm not too quick to write a review of my purchases but, I'm very impressed with the Canon SD1000.
when I wass looking for hard disk to portable and to save all my data , the top ompany in my main was WD(at least in that time) .I bought Western Digital WDG1C5000N My Book Premium Edition 500 GB ,which give big size and fast speed to transfer data and its works fine for some of monthesthen ,with a new day SIMPLY it didnt workall my data thereEVEN MY HONEYMOON PICTURES WAS THEREbut i try to recover many times,even by there software from WD sitebut it looks no usenever buy this prodect againand I may lost my picture of my HONEYMOON be cause of this duumy Prodect
This really is one of the best coolers I've ever seen.......it was certainly worth the money!
This item is small, compact and perfect for a nice hunting or scenic trip.Great for long distance viewing. Not to great for close ups.It's waterproof, fogproof and Camouflage color are all a bonus for its price.A must buy!
Knowing virtually nothing about photography, I searched long and hard for a light box before I purchased this one. I poured over reviews and product specs and figured that since I was taking a stab in the dark I'd go with the one that was relatively low-cost and had largely good reviews. I've been using the set for several weeks now and I love it. I needed something simple but professional (I use this for product staging) and that's what I've gotten from this product. It's super easy to use and store. I can set it up and tear down in 2 minutes flat. I've had no problems with the lights other than they do seem to get really hot and smell a bit like hot plastic (not burning plastic) if I leave them on for over 5 minutes. I've left them on for 30 minutes at a time without a problem.Overall, this was a great buy. I can't really think of anything I don't like about its structure, performance or ease of use.
Don't expect a powerhouse or a routing/firewall solution as flexibile as some software solutions, but for what this device offers, it delivers well. It does have all of the standard routing/firewall options, such as port forwarding, but it is more limiting in the total possible ports forwarded, and other configuration items that are much more flexible with a software solution. However, for the price, it's hard to beat in the SOHO environment, especially if you don't have a computer to dedicate to the routing/firewall duties.The only serious drawbacks I've ever encountered with the product are the limit on ports forwarded and an annoying habit, every so often (once a week, it seems) for the unit to just up and die (requiring a power cycle). A firmware upgrade may solve that problem, however.
Great product.... it work's like a charm.....easy to setup and use...I will recommend it to anybody.
Finally, I found the device, which does most of things I was looking to have in mp3 player and does it fine. It plays mp3, wma, wav audio formats, records mp3 and wave formats, plays video with good quolity on ntse or pal TV as well as on the internal screen, has an optional FM remote control and works as external hard drive with no drivers. The user interface is really good, I compare it with Creative nomad, the interface on this player is much more user friendly. Yes, it is pretty big and havy, however not as bad as I thought. You will need to buy a case for it, however there are quite many available on the internet, and they are chip. And finally, nice surprise, the description sais that it does not have a replasable battery, however the internal battery is very easy accessable and can be easily replased. Just one screw and you open the battery door. It is possible to buy the battery from on-line stores for really good price and I already got one as a backup for long flights. So, 6 hours of video...
I bought the Canon Powershot SD10 (ixus i) on 22nd Nov andinstalled it on my PC. A few days later all my applications stopworking. I scanned the CD and detected 2 infected exe files on it.I've contacted the local Canon representatives and also emailwhoever at Canon that i can find online but NOT a single person hasreplied my email.A snippet of the email i sent to Canon, with the virus details.Anyone else has this problem?******************Unknown to me, the The Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk CD isshipped with 2 of the files INFECTED with Win32/Resur.b virus! Afterinstalling the Canon CD, some of my applications stop working. Ittook many hours to figure out what is wrong with my other wordprocessing and image editing software, as all I did was to installyour camera driver. One would not expect such a highly regardedcompany such as youselves to have such sub-standard quality andscreening control as to allow something as damaging as this happen.The infected files on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Ver.14.0 CD (C84-1199 Made in Japan) areD:\SOFTWARE\RCTASK\ENGLISH\LAUNCH.EXED:\SOFTWARE\RCTASK\JAPANESE\LAUNCH.EXEAttached is the screen capture of the virus scan.For your information, the virus has cause most of my applicationson my machine to cease functioning, and subsequently infectingother machines on the network. It took many hours to clean up thevirus, and reinstalling all the software and update patches. Allthis due to a camera driver installation CD from Canon!As you can imagine, I am highly disappointed with the wholesituation, which caused me and my colleagues alot of needlessstress andwasted time. I have even tried contacting the Malaysian support butafter being passed on from one person to another and finallyhaving the details of my problem taken down by a very helpful MissGan, who did not offer anything more than other alternatives ofacquiring another copy of the driver - but the damage has ALREADYbeen done.********************
TheSmall External HD Case Blackis a little bulky, and the interior netting for the USB cable isn't very thick, so be sure to place yourWestern Digital 160 GB USB 2.0 Passport 2.5" External Hard Drive ( WDXMS1600TN )upside down to avoid any scratches on its glossy finish. The stiff case provides good protection against any jostling, and holds up to the weight of any books or your laptop that might end up on top. Can't say much for the aesthetics of it, but Case Logic has always found a decent balance between function and form, and this provides much better protection than Western Digital's own neoprene wallet.
These are very useful and I am glad I purchased them. The prongs seem a little weak though.
This router is great. A knowledgeable friend installed it for me, not without some difficulty. He is in the field so did well. This unit is excellent, so far. It has good connection properties and does't fail.It is far better than my old, more-expensive unit was.
It isnt the lens, it is the photographer. That being said, this is a great lens, shrp, color rendition is great, ease of use great, focus faster than my old 55-300 VR. The only downside is this lens is noticablely heavier than the 55-300.I can lie with the xtra weight, I think this is a great lens for a budget if you are looking for this size range.
Theres a reason this is a this is a $ 1500 unit.I can't elp but to be impressed by the unreal sound quality of this receiver. This is from a guy who has a Mark Levinson system for music. I know music. This receiver blew my mind.Yes you can get receivers with the same power ( FTC sine wave rated) for a lot less money, but listen to the depth, the realism and the purity of the frequencies and you'll think that this is a $10,000 tube amp.Add in all the great home theater features and this is all you need.The Sony ES series is really an elevated standard. You can buy Sony gear anywhere from Sears to Walmart, don't let that fool you. This is a serious piece of gear.I've been testing my CD collection on it and hooked up my turntable to it to test my old vinyl albums. The DSP had me skeptical for a while but it works great. Usually I like my music pure and unmanipulated, but the DSP is fun for DVD's.I'm still working on the remote. It's overly complex and the only thing I can really fault about this product.If you care about music sound quality as well as want a home theater system in one cabinet, this is the hot ticket here.The damn thing is built like a tank and also has a 5 years parts and labor warranty.
I tried several competitive products for video capture - Dazzle, Adaptec, Pinnacle, and Belkin Videobus II (USB). Even though the Belkin Videobus was the easiest to set up, the WinTV PVR 250 was a very close second and has the best video quality I've seen! I'm using the device mostly for analog camcorder capture and VCD/DVD burning. The software is a little challenging to use, but the results are hard to match!!! A very reliable product. I'm looking forward to actually using the TV portion of the package soon, but I'm having too much fun converting my old analog camcorder tapes to digital!
i love these earbuds. they are the first ones i can wear for hours comfortably. i wear them 2-3 hours at a time at the gymand they stay in place. i can't hear the music playing overhead or all the gym equipment . i have small ear canals and the small soft flex buds fit great. the cord is heavy duty compared to the sonys i just returned after reading the amazon reviews that they fall apart.the companies website is awesome. they have a 2 year warranty and you can simply download a form to exchange if they do have a problem. They also have tons of faq's that i checked out before i purchased them. and the bass sound is fine if you have them snugly in the ear canal.while it is true your footsteps are more audible since these are sound isolating, by the time i get music playing and get moving while working out i don't personally notice it.(i don't run though).great buds that are worth the money!
Best low cost earphones I have ever heard! And they stay in place even during vigorous workouts.
Before I was aware of the optional size cases, I wrote a review of the Lowepro Beltpack which was critical of the overal camera case. Using the properly sized cases makes all the difference in the functionality of the Lowepro beltpack. My only suggestion to Lowepro would be to sell the beltpack as a system, allowing the consumer to choose the lens cases needed. I now have two new tall lens cases which I will probably never use.
So far the unit works well but it eats battries when in sleep mode. The software is not that easy to use, although it does work. I found when upgrading the firmware (software) was costly (as you have to pay) and the service is not that great. The external memory card is an MMC but no where do they tell you that nor do they tell you before you buy the MMC card that you have to upgrade the software (firmware). Once these problems were ironed out the rest was easy. While the unit sounds good, get rid of the cheap headphones it comes with, chop around and make sure its right the right one for you.Terry Hutchinso
After reading over 80 reviews, researching for over a year, considering Magellan and Tom-Tom as well, considering c580, nuvis 350, 360, 370 and 660, I finally zeroed in on 360. Reasons, which might help you as well, are1) The map source. I read somewhere that Yahoo, Google, Garmin and Magellan all subscribe to Navteq for maps. Since I have used both Yahoo and Google, my choice narrowed down to Garmin and Magellan. Navteq is said to be superior to the map source used by Tom Tom.2) The choice of Garmin was next, coz of the +ve reviews from owners. Often we worry about the higher price, but there is no big %age hike in a Garmin, in terms of features. When you buy a GPS, that is it.. you dont keep buying another.3) It is well known that you do not leave your GPS on visible to potential burglars. The c series are bulky so is not easy to carry it everywhere. The 360 easily slips into a regular trouser pocket.4) Next - price and size. The 300 series are lesser priced compared to 600 series. And with the right selection, you get same set of features in 300 series, with 3" screen. Check out the Amazon comparision chart. It is the best on the internet5) So that left me with 350-370. 350 does not have blue tooth. My 360 has excellent blue tooth. It pairs with mine or my wife's cell phone within a 10 metre distance. As soon as it pairs, it downloads the phone book. And you can pair more than 1 phone. So while you drive, you can receive calls on the GPS. Especially, in California you are supposed to use hands-free options, this is very good. If you pair your GPS and phone, you can call to your destination. Like you want to find the nearest Pizza Hut, you just touch the screen and the 360 will use your phone to call. The GPS has a speakerphone.6) So that left me with 360 370. I figured I may not want to use the GPS in Europe, and so saved about $100 by finally going for the 360.I did not want the FM transmitter option, because I dont see much use of it. Also the traffic ahead option, was not required, because it requires a subscription.It is a very satisfying product.Important Note for California UsersIn May 2008, a new law was passed to allow GPS on windshield, either on the left bottom 7" square corner or right bottom 7" square corner. Check with your DMV website for exact specs. So you cannot legally put the GPS in the center of the windshield as I would have liked to.. The product comes with a dashboard disc, on which you can use the mount. However, the disc cannot be removed like the suction of the mount. So look for dashboard bean bag. Amazon is again your best bet
I got 2 pairs of these, along with the S-Center, for my home theater system, and they just sound great! I especially like the Beech color. Just be aware, they are pretty big for bookshelves, and if you use them as surround speakers, make sure you have some pretty sturdy stands.
I have a D300 and a heavy 400mm lens atop a Gitzo tripod. This thing handles it with ease... Really smooth and precise controls. It's pricey but worth it.
Use of an external flash unit is a good way to improve your photography. The built-in flash on the average camera is okay, but it only points forward and you can't rotate it. With an external flash unit, you have a more powerful flash and you can change the position of the flash in order to bounce the light off a wall or off the ceiling.This small size of this external flash makes it easier to carry around and also doesn't make the camera itself significantly heavier. While you may want a larger flash for a studio shoot, this is perfect if you want an external flash unit when you're on the go.
The vonage service is tolerable. For $15 or $25/month, you get enough service for what you need. Sometimes there is echo on the line, but it's usually okay.I am unimpressed with the RT31P2. My dhcp hosts table fills up with bogus 00-00-00-00-00-00 mac addresses, and resetting the dhcp doesn't do the job. I eventually had to set up my own DHCP server at home.The DDNS to dyndns.org doesn't work properly. It never does the automatic refresh so my system regularly loses its dyndns address.Today it is displaying a new failure mode, where the router is unreachable for administration but still works for phone and onto the internet. I guess I should be happy because a reboot clears this problem, but I've never had a router from linksys or dlink that has been this screwy.
This was new and works great! Better than the one that came with the radio! This one even swivels where the other one doesn't.
After reading a few reviews here on amazon and other sites, I figured this is just the product I need. I was so happy to be correct, the DI-704 is super fast, very secure, and it made of hard metal. I didn't like the plastic casings other products had. It makes me feel more secure.I recommend this to anyone who has a Cable or DSL connection, even if you only have one computer. That way you have protection and room to grow. the DI-704 provides blazing speeds and great security at a low low price. I don't see anything wrong with it.
I bought this because I needed some more hdmi cables to hook up my tv and junk. This cable does exactly what it is supposed to do but cheaper than buying those expensive cords at other cords. I have bought all of my hdmi cables off amazon and they have worked great.
Works as advertised... I've got mine holding a hard drive so didn't use the bezel.
I'm not really a techy person but I just wanted to share my opinion on this awesome little product from Cambridge SoundWorks. The TravelSound i is everything you'd expect from a portable travel speaker for your iPod: it's small, light and the sound is plenty big enough to fill a hotel room. It's extremely easy to use. I didn't even have to consult the manual (and coming from me, that's saying a lot!) The battery life is incredible and I love that it charges my iPod while it's running on AC power. Overall, this is a very nice product. I highly recommend it to anyone considering a portable speaker for the iPod!
The Apple Airport Card - network adapter - Airport 802.11b was a fabulous purchase. It did exactly what it was supposed to, was easy to install and test, worked immediately. The vendor that supplied the airport card was prompt, efficient, courteous, and careful in the packaging. Very happy with the product.
Be aware the Creative Zen Vision Thick Battery Black currently tagged as an accessory to purchase with this product is not compatable with the Zen Vision W. It is for use with the Zen Vision system.
The Apple iPod is the best music player ever....The color is really attractive. Also the 30GB space can be used to store all the songs you like and also you can see the video too + you can use it as a harddisk too...
if you are 6' like I am, this will be too short for you, go for the 050. Seems a little flimsy for the money. Sending back, and have ordered the 050. Hope that one is sturdier.
Product appears to be of good quality. I wish I had known that the time-display isn't illuminated seperately from the "side lights". Lights have (3) brightness levels, but if they're turned off there's no backlight for the LCD readout.
This kit was complete but i do not belive the speaker wire is for marine use so I bought marine speaker wire.
I have cox high-speed cable access and have been through a few other companies cable modem rentals. This time I bought the Motorola after looking at several and the one feature that I didn't find on any other modem was the STANDBY feature. Just press the button on the top and put the modem on standby. It is a great security feature and I just don't see why more modems don't have it.
Put unfinalized standards and security aside for one second and this access point works awesome. It works throughout my average size house and gets signal (albiet weak) thoughout my yard. It was added to my existing wired network with full access to the internal network as well as the internet within 5 minutes. I will be turning on the WEP security later, but as long as it doesn't massively change performance this is a great product. Also, as long as you are within about 40 feet you can get flawless mp3 playback from a network machine.
A little pricey, but there is nothing you can complain about. Everything functions the way it should, the quality is excellent and the package has what it promised.
Talk about love at first sight. My friend Douglas and Chris each bought an iPod mini and the mere site of one will make you buy one. Be warned, it's a hypnotic almost religious experience holding the mini in your hand for the first time. The minute I held the iPod mini in my hand, I knew I was going to buy one for myself. I already own the 30 GB regular iPod and I still couldn't resist this one. Kudos to Apple engineers for designing a beautiful device that's incredibly visually appealing as well as functional. The mini weights just 3.6 ounces and easily fits into any pocket.The iPod mini looks just amazing in its anodized aluminum case that resists stains and scratches. The iPod mini holds 1000 songs or 4 GB of music and lasts up to 8 hours on a single battery charge. Unlike the bigger iPod, Apple has moved the iPod buttons under the scroll/click wheel which makes for a better user experience allowing you to scroll single-handedly though your music collection. Besides the smaller size and gorgeous form-factor, the mini has all of the same features of the regular iPod.The mini ships with an AC adapter, traditional white headphones, FireWire and USB 2.0 cable and iTunes software for Windows and Mac. With iTunes, I am able to sync both my regular iPod and mini at the same time. A lot of people would urge you to spend $50.00 more and get the 15 GB iPod. I own both the iPod and now the mini and given the choice, I would trade in my regular iPod for my mini any day. Most of the iPod accessories including the iTrip work correctly with the mini. The only accessory that hasn't worked yet is the Belkin iPod Voice recorder.If you are in the market for a great MP3 player, look no further. It holds over 70 hours of music, fits in your pocket and looks great doing it. I highly recommend the mini and will be buying a few others as presents for my family members.
Dont let the looks and price of this little cam fool you. It does great work and is reliable. I've owned it since April and it has never let me down. Make sure you keep it updated with the online firmware for computer compatibility.
The screen is way too narrow.You have to keepscrolling downto read the wholedefinition.I found it annoying to be able to see 4 words of a sentence at a time.There is no reason why the screen could not be as wide as the width of the product.
My mistake I ordered the wrong item for my monitor. They were very helpful in trying to find the right item for me but nothing fit my needs. Customer service was excellent and I returned the item I ordered and was issued a refund immediately. Very professional company I would order from them again.
I tried several different earbuds in the $20-25 range and these are by FAR the best. I listen to a lot of bass heavy tunes and the other just didn't cut it when it came to bass, they would all drowned out or go fuzzy. These are crystal clear and they are also the most comfortable too!
I liked being able to get the Garmin brand because I knew it would fit. It works well and enables me to interface my GPS with my computer.
These are great headphones. I read many reviews before deciding to buy these, and I do not regret it one bit. A few points about them. First, the cord: It is pretty long, but you can simply just tie it up to make it shorter. I can sit back in my bed and watch tv or play games without disturbing anybody in the house. Second: The sound is pretty great. I'm not sure what people expect with these. I wasn't expecting Dre Beats type sound with these. The bass is pretty great; it's not overbearing at all but sufficient enough. Third: The feel of them. They fit over my ears perfectly, and pretty much drown out the outside sound completely. Some people with larger ears might not have such luck but I think you could manage. The padding on the top keeps the top of your head comfortable for hours of use. I've had them on for about three hours thus far and Haven't felt the need to take them off just yet. Overall, i'm very happy with the purchase. Amazing product for 25 bucks. I just hope they last me more than a year.
I did some research before I chose this unit and I don't regret it. This one has great picture quality. It lets you easyly choose between, text, standard, movie, gaiming and photo modes which really make a difference. In photo mode for example, the pictures look way better.Ignore the bad reviews about the glossy screen. I have a HP Dv4000 laptop with glossy screen so I knew it would not be a problem. It makes your images look so much better. Just adjust the light in your office and enjoy better color and contrast it gives you.This is a great LCD, why four stars then? if only this monitor had height adjustment! That is the only thing I am missing. I put it side by side with a Dell 1907fp to use dual mons and I had to bring the dell half a foot down to make it level with the NEC. The dell has excellent adjustments and beautiful design too. I have to hack the NEC somehow cuz I wanna keep it.
I purchased these cables for use with a DVD player. They are well insulated. 480i; 720p; and 1081 pictures are very good. Connectors offer snug fit. Well shielded against EMF and RF interference.
Thumb drives sure have come a long way in a short time. I paid 12 bucks for this item at a local store, which was funny to me because in November of 2007 I paid $11 for a 128MB DaneElec drive. Sure there are bigger ones out there, but for me 4GB is sufficient for carrying projects and papers between home, work and school. My HP Pavilion DV7 recognized it right away, as did the Dell desktop at my college, it could not be easier to use.
I bought this piece of junk a couple years ago. Had little money at the time and just needed a sound system that I could play in my apartment and hear decent sound...wasn't expecting great, just decent.It eats CD's and skips like crazy. I tried to retrieve a CD that got stuck in it and the front of the tray pulled off.The remote works fine and it's a good thing because the buttons on the unit don't.On a scale of 1-5 this rates a .5
I have been very pleased with this printer.It prints excellent photos and very quickly too. The software is pretty easy to use too.The cost per print is a bit higher than the online services but well worth it in picture quality and the immediacy of having the print right away.Factor in the low cost of the printer itself and it is a real winner!
When I finished this book I threw it across the room. I even lost sleep over it, I was so angry. Such a waste of time, energy and money! After enduring nearly 500 tedious pages of the idolized black maid's departure and a great-aunt's fatal stroke, I felt cheated by the ending. The book bifurcated into two incomplete stories -- the halfhearted family saga and a confusing, lame adventure tale -- never fusing into a cohesive novel. While I admire many "unclassifiable" works, "The Little Friend" bills itself from the start as a "whodunit" or at least a mystery-type story. This is misleading because the author never resolves the central question as to who the hell killed Robin!!! The writing never rises to the level of "The Secret History". Much of the writing feels unfinished, embryonic. The plot is just a run-on mess, crawling to the end where you're just about to say, "Enough already!!!!" Very little suspense permeates the work, as every event is telegraphed by thunderstorms or fluttering birds. For the most part, the characters are detestable. I burst out laughing when a carful of the great-aunts and the grandmother suffered an automobile collision. If only the whole cast of "The Little Friend" had been on board.
I have pretty clean power in my area but it's nice to have peace of mind. Actually this is just another surge suppressor with great features and looks hella cool with my other video equipment. Good product.
Unfortunately they dont make super simple cameras like this anymore.The picture quality is average, which could be easily improved with a new model and the battery upgraded to lithium ion.Many modern digital cameras have too many menus and too many features when users want to be able to just take pictures.This one has no fancy zooms and far fewer buttons. One wishes some other company could just license the design update it, andeven remove a few more buttons.
I have every Karaoke Revolution game and have used the headset and three of these microphones. The headseat is useless so this microphone is the only other option.The mic picks up your voice great but is not very durable. I have three of them and only one works now. They last about 6 months for me then either stop working or start with a lot of static. They get shorts in the cords very easily.I am a 42 year old who still has my original Nintendo and the controllers still work so it's not the way I am using it. I am experienced in using fragile video game equiptment.This microphone works well when it works. I wish there were another option, wireless would be awesome. Maybe make the cord rotate so it doesn't kink up or get a short. Since we like to sing duets on Karaoke 3 I will have to end up buying yet another one of these, as my second one just died.If they only improved the durablity then it would be perfect.
... Especially for DVDs. These have been working perfectly for me. I haven't wasted one disk. I had similar problems before when I purchased the incorrect media. I would try and try to burn a dvd and got an error every time. After tons of trouble-shooting, I realized that I needed this type for the hardware that I have. I haven't had one problem since I changed. CHECK YOUR HARDWARE/SOFTWARE prior to purchasing to make sure it is all compatible. It will save you a lot of time and trouble.
Seems so ancient now...After a year or 2 though the LCD just came and went , some kind of construction issue...
Mannn, for the price and quality of this hdmi cable, you cant beat it. If you spend more than 10 bucks for an hdmi cable you are being ripped off unless you just want to have really good looking cables that make your home theater stand out. I got this one for less than 3 bucks shipped and its a Superb Value. Watch out for major retail chains that try and offer you 30 dollar monster cables that are like 3 ft in length and that look almost the same. I tried 3 different hdmi cables of different costs and cosmetic caliber and there was not one bit of difference. If I need more, im definitely going with this purchase again!!!
auto mode is great for beginners, manual operation is easy and effective as well. much better than eos rebel or n-60...best bang for the buck, go for it!
I enjoy waking up to soft music wafting over my head!. Speech over the air waves is very clear. I am rather disappointed in the quality of instrumental reproduction. For $500 I was expecting a little more.
I plan to put this out on my roof But this thing works very well inside the house WOW, very impressed. Great Bang for your buck.
What can I say?It is what it says it is.If you need one, this is just like the one you lost.
I got two of these, and wow they are very nice. they hit nice and can handle alot. only thing is WHERE CAN I GET A TOP PLATE (thing that covers the speaker) it shows them in the product description. at first i thought it came with one but nope... looked all over kicker's site and no where to be found only in pictures... googled it and still now luck! why do they show and advertise it when there is no way to buy it?! (i need one because i have a gmc sonoma and i don't want my seat pushing back on the speaker because my truck is not ext cab)
A fast and pleasant experience!The seller was speedy and shipped a quality product. I would DEFINITELY do business with this seller again. TOP MARKS in all seller areas.The Domke bag is marked "MADE IN USA" which is a very pleasant surprise. Well made and a straightforward item. I consider this a bargain price for a first line item.If you have a use for an X-ray protective bag, this is THE No.1 choice.
This item simply did NOT work with my printer. Title says it all: "My Computer Did Not Recognize the USB Cable".
I bought this lens as I do a lot of indoor photography, particularly late in the evenings. The wide aperture of this lens enables taking pictures without flash.The quality of this lens is fantastic. I have used it to take portraits and they are better than any from the other lenses in the stable. (I have a Nikkor 28-80mm, Nikkor 70-300mm and a Sigma 17-70mm DC HSM).I see a performance difference between this lens and the others in the following areas:1) The sharpness is excellent. I can blow up an image to 100% magnification and there is little or no reduction in sharpness2) The bokeh is very good. Pictures come out looking almost professional.3) The lens focuses very well and easily.Perhaps the best test of the lens is this: When I show friends/family - people who do not do much photography - the pictures, they consistently pick out the ones from this lens for a second look. The best portrait I have taken of my 2-year old daughter is with this lens - that one picture alone more than justifies the price of this lens.Due to the consistently high picture quality, these days I find myself picking this lens for non-portrait uses as well. And it handles all situations with the same panache. The only downside in these situations though is that it does not zoom, so I have to physically move closer and farther from the subject. But that is lens of a bother than one would think.My recommendation is: please buy this lens. It is far cheaper than most other lenses and the picture quality will blow you away.
I'd like to address the previous rant/review. It took 10 minutes for me to configure this router with my Powerbook G4 running Tiger 10.4.9 (fully patched) using Firefox 1.5. I didn't experience any issues. I also connected to the router interface with my Powermac G4 MDD running 10.4.9 and Firefox 1.5 without any issues. I browsed all the panes since I wanted to check out all the settings and options. I'm not a fan of Safari so I don't generally use it but I fired it up to test the interface. I was able to connect and browse the management interface without any problems. Mileage may vary, but I couldn't duplicate the reported errors.As for the general review, I'm happy with my purchase. I moved into a 3 story house last April and had been experiencing wireless connectivity issues with my Aluminum Powerbook and my old SMC wireless router located in my second floor office. I had limited signal strength on the first and third floors. There were a couple of 'sweet spots' where I could sometimes get 2-3 bars (roughly 25% signal strength)on either floor. I was ususally unable to get a strong enough signal to connect. I tried external antennas from various vendors and experienced the same problems. My new Xtreme D-Link DIR-655 (using only the built-in antennas) shows full bar strength throughout the entire house. Air Stumbler showed signal strengths between 50-85% throughout the entire house. I can even get a 70% signal strenght outside on our third floor deck.As I stated earlier, configuring the router out of the box only took 10 minutes. This included MAC address filtering, WPA2, SSID, changing IP settings, configuring DHCP, and all the associated reboots. I thought it was silly that each saved change required a system reboot but the boot process is quick so it isn't really that much of an issue. The interface is pretty intuitive. I didn't look at the manual since I would have had to load the CD and open up the PDF file (doesn't come with a printed maual). The router shipped with the latest firmware so I haven't gone through the update process yet. Once you have the router configured, your are able to save the settings to a file that can be used for future recovery.My only regret with this purchase is that I waited so long to upgrade my old SMC router. I'm not interested in the N functionality since I'm stuck with the Airport G card on my Powerbook. This is more expensive than the G protocol routers but the improved signal strength is worth the cost. The price is also more palatable considering the number of features that I haven't used yet (QoS, Port forwarding, etc.) I'd recommend Xtreme N to anyone hoping to improve signal strength issues. If you are serious about upgrading to the N protocol, you might want to wait a little longer to get a better read on when the standard will be established and to see if a firmware upgrade would bring the Xtreme N into compliance.
I began looking for a 2.1 channel system for my bedroom. I went and listened to the Denon S101 and S301, Sony Dav X1, Bose 321, and the Sherwood VR670. After listening to each unit and reading the online reviews/propaganda I decided to purchase the Sherwood. It has all the power and fullness of sound you'd need in a 350 sq ft. room, the DVD produces a quality 480P image, and the unit, its speakers, and subwoofer are aesthetically pleasing and compact.I really wanted to purchase the Sony DAV X1 but I just could not justify paying nearly 3X as much for something that I did not feel sounded appreciably better.I've got this unit hooked up to a 32" Sony LCD and it took all of 10 minutes from cutting the box open to putting in my Serentity DVD.P.S.- The virtual surround feature on ALL the 2.1 systems I listened to was less than stellar.
when I use my cell-phone, I get some typo's. besides that, it's not too soft, and not too &quot;clicky&quot; keyboard.
This unit works well especially if you want to get in the picture and not play with the timer on your Pentax. It's very compact and fits easily in the palm of your hand so it won't be seen in the picture. My only minor disappointment is that it works via line of sight. My idea was to put my camera on a tripod next to a bird feeder and shoot away but the camera has to be facing me for the unit to work because the sensor is on the front of the camera. I guess I'll find a way to work around that.
I shoot with a Nikon D7000 to preface this review. I did not purchase this from amazon, but went to my local Pictureline store to get it. Generally Amazon beats everyones prices hands down. I decided I wanted this and wanted it now due to a family trip to a zoo and aquarium the next day, so I wasn't willing to wait for shipping.The lens is a plastic lens, so it does not feel as sturdy as others. When attaching it to my D7000 it feels very tight, like I am almost forcing it on the camera. But it also did this with a D300 we tried it on at the Pictureline store. This lens does autofocus with the D7000, but that is also a benefit of the D7000 is the mechanical drive for older lenses. The F/Stop has to be locked on the lens to allow this, but the camera also can control the F/Stop in camera. I have been able to shoot shots that would have been impossible with my kit lens with this lens. The only struggle I have now is learning to control the depth of field. I shot an infant's face from about 3 feet away and the depth of field was so powerful her ears were blurred with her nose in focus. Of course that is at F/1.8. I think this lens will even get better when I learn to manage the depth of field and distance management with this new lens. I give it 5 out of 5 stars when used with a D7000, or camera with a mechanical drive!
I have been looking for such a product for a while.Apple TV just did not cut it for me as I did not want to be limited to iTunes.This one looked great per the specs. I also liked the fact that they seem to have a partnership with bittorrent so I could buy some TV shows and movies.So I bought it regardless of the bad reviews.Big mistake.The product is just not ready. So unstable it is almost unusable. And terribly frustrating. Against my wife's advice I did not return the product and kept believing the next firmware update would fix everything. I did update the firmware every time a new version became available but it does not help much.I have seen so many crashers and bugs on basic usage features I even wonder if they have a QA team testing it. Playing a movie sometimes works, sometimes hangs. When it starts not playing a movie, no movie will play after that.This device sure works in mysterious ways.And the Bittorrent partnership is just a marketing thing. The bittorent web site does not even contain anything related to the EVA8000 other then the press release of the partnership. Since the movie you'll download from there have DRM, you won't be able to play them on the EVA8000 without some extra software on your PC. Lame.Long story short, stay away from this product, it just does not work. Sadly I do not have any suggestions on any other alternative products to make.
The recorder works well. the problem is the transfer/conversion software. The file format is non-standard and I must transfer, then convert to "WAV" format. The s/w(PowerSunSoft, Voice Manager) is not fully developed yet as I can only use one of 4 qualities to record and convert; no MP3 option or space-saving options.
A nice cap at a fair price, fits the 52mm filtrr perfectly. Product came in as advertised and packaged nicely. Package included note from company and packing slip, unusual but I liked the extra detail. Will use this company again.
Fast, Love the included U3 software! Hideaway usb connector means no cap to loose. Made of durable metal so won't break easily.
They are OK and work fine.But don't fool yourself into thinking you will get the Bose quality.There is a reason for the price difference.
This charger works great and does exactly what it's supposed to do. I use it every day and it's worth the price.
This board just works. Installation was a breeze, so much so that I talked a 15 year old through the procedure over the phone (this board was sent to the son of a friend of mine as a rebuild after his Asus mainboard went belly up).Expandable and stable. The driver install was a total non-event in terms of complexity.Two things to be aware of, however.First, this mainboard does not come with mounting screws (although I expect none do). If you don't already have screws, you may wish to purchase them.Second, and more importantly, be aware that the D915GAV does NOT have onboard LAN support. You must order D915GAVL if you want onboard LAN. Sadly, Intel's documentation is not very clear on this point. However, this seller was absolutely exemplary in changing my order to the D915GAVL once I discovered my mistake. They were very willing to work with me, and I give them 5 stars as well for going the extra mile for me.
Bogen-Manfrotto 482 Micro Ball Head(5 stars for my purposes, 4 stars over-all)I found this ball head to work great with my monopod (Manfrotto 790B, giving a high degree of flexibility and stability in low/lower light situation. It allowed me to take good pictures of frogs and other Costa Rican wildlife behind glass and during night hikes using just a (good quality) LED flashlight for lighting (better than flash). It allowed me to prop against walls, ground, etc. for good stability in many different angles and position, even without tightening down the ball. It is also compact enough to not get in the way when hanging the monopod on my arm or using the monopod for a walking stick at other times. The quality is much better that other small ball heads I looked at. It was perfect for my uses with small to medium sized equipment (12x optical w/ IS), but would probably not be suitable for lager bodies and lenses. For those I would use a tripod and a larger ball head. But I value the ease and flexibility in wild life situations, such as rain forests, where shot opportunities are often fleeting and lighting is often low (even during the day). It is very easy to spin off & on my camera ( w/ monopod & head in vertical position) with the extra bulk and expense of a quick release head.
I bought the speakers in a set of 3 a good while back. They work fine. We can hear music throughout the downstairs with no problem. The laser like blue light took some getting used to. Unless you can afford to wire your entire house for sound, this fits the bill for those on a budget.
This cable works great. I use it to connect my HDTV to a computer. It is a great cable and at a good price. The ends of the cable rotate 270 degrees, allowing you to make the cord point in a direction of your choice which is good for giving the cable as much slack as possible as well as not putting stress on the connections. All in all I would definately buy another if I ever need another good monitor cable.
Great phone for a desk. Keys are on the body, not on the handset. Very handy. Got it in 3 days.
I went out to buy a basic plain-paper fax machine to replace a failing old one, but then I came across this device in the store. Since the price is very close to what I had expected to pay for an inkjet fax machine anyway, I figured the sheet-fed document scanner feature would more than make up for the difference. Also, this could work as a backup printer.This is a very inexpensive device, and looks it. It's bulky and plasticky and garishly decorated; at least the cheesy advertising decals do come off. It's also by far the NOISIEST inkjet printer or fax machine I've ever run across. If you get a phone call while this baby is buzzing away on your desk, you'll want to get up and move to the far wall, if not leave the room.The print quality is mediocre -- fine for everyday use, but I wouldn't waste photo paper on this. The scanner with the automatic feeder is great for filing documents, and the included Paperport software makes managing the resulting files easy, but the mere 24-bit color depth and lack of a flat bed make this a poor choice for scanning precious photographs or any thick or inflexible objects.The driver software seems hastily written and maps poorly to the user interface on the printer. The "Black Start" button seems to force either black and white threshold or dithered halftone; true grayscale seems to be unavailable as far as I can tell. Thus I prefer to scan from within Paperport, where all settings are easily accessible, and the documents always end up where you intend.Very importantly, this unit does have a stand-alone fax function, which is not the case with many other inexpensive multifunction devices. This is what cinched me on this device: unlike many other "all-in-one" devices, this is a genuine fax machine at heart! I'm not going to miss any faxes while Windows is rebooting, and I don't need to boot up Windows to send a quick fax.I did have some trouble sending a fax to a particular remote station; this may have been secondary to problems with the phone line or the remote station, however. It appeared that the Brother and the remote station simply refused to shake hands. I did manage to get a 12-page fax through to this particular station tonight on a different line.Overall, I've found this machine to be a great value. I figure I got a decent inkjet fax machine for a fair price, and it came with a free document scanner and backup printer! (...)ADDENDUM 4/21/04: After three months of very light printing use, the paper feeder now no longer works reliably, rendering this device useless as a printer or a receiving fax. The dumb thing can't even tell there's no paper in the path until it's sprayed half a page's worth of ink into its innards.The scanner still works, but my opinion of the included PaperPort 8.0 SE software has also gone down. Apart from the frequent crashes, a major problem is that this version can't export multipage documents in any format that an average Windows user is likely to be able to view correctly, so sharing files with others becomes a pain. (While the self-contained .EXE files theoretically work for anyone with Windows, they tend to get eaten by ISP email virus scanners.)I guess the moral of the story is: never buy a device that comes with advertising decals preinstalled.Rating dropped from 4 stars to 2 stars.ADDENDUM 06/05/04: Ok, now I can no longer print anything even if I hand-feed the printer its paper. This is because the printer is out of cyan ink. Being out of cyan ink, the printer can't print anything at all, not even a black-and-white document.Oh, Brother, you sure got me. You won't get me again.Rating dropped from 2 stars to 1 star, as if that made any difference.
The card was easy to install into the camera, and it provided more space than I can ever use.
Windows 2000 server. I then tried it on my Windows XP SP2 PC and it failed. The board is able to display the boot screen but dies as soon as the video driver supplied by the manufacturer is loaded.With a second video card installed, I could not see any resource conflicts in either the Windows 2000 or the XP PCs.By the way the product shipped was not a GeForce 6600 but a 6200.
I agree completely with the earlier reviewer. This piece is solid, well designed, does what it does perfectly, unlike some other ones I've tried that feels like a awkardly shrunk version of a much bigger player with the buttons randomly assigned to places just for the sake of being small. The volumn is adequate, the controls are clear and convenient. Most of all, the screen is of high contrast and saturate color, a big plus for the plus.2 minor minus points:a. No remote. The REMOTE can be VERY USEFUL when the unite is mounted on the head rest in a car. But Costco's package doesn't contain one.b. Change settings (subtitle, time setting) requires go through the menu system, which is a big problem when mounted. To be fair, it is very easy to mount/unmount the unit from the head rest. But still, it is a unnecessary hassle if only a remote control is available.All in all, highly recommended.
Because this lens is not very popular you can pick one up for a great deal. In fact I got mine used for 30 euros recently! The person just wanted to get rid of it. I've used it already for some studio shots and the images are great. I am using it on a T2i. The image quality meets that of my nifty-fifty. Even at f/2.8 it is very sharp. Focus is fast, not too loud. Color reproduction is amazing. For me, though, I don't think I'll use it much because my sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 (the $200 one) is just as sharp at 28mm (when stopped down) and it has OS. If you're using a crop-sensor body, a newer kit lens with IS or OS will serve you just fine, or get the 28mm f/1.8 for the extra stop and awesome shallow DOF. I'm going to keep this little lens though because I want to try it on a full frame body when I upgrade...I imagine it will be just as good, maybe a little soft in the corners wide open but who cares. I hope this helps any cropped-sensor folks who are looking at this lens...it is a fine lens, and if you can find it for cheap, get it, the image quality is great. Another note for crop-sensor folks...if you just have to have a wide prime for your crop sensor body, I would recommend the 24mm f2.8 as a wide-ish walk-around lens...this 28mm is not very wide...good for wide-ish portraits but not too good for landscapes or large crowds or in small rooms.
Got 2 of these batteries yesterday.Charged them overnight..put them in my camera..NOTHING..USELESS..should have known for the price..will pay more on the next battery..Just surprised amazon would deal with companies that sell crap..Tossing them..
Poor product, terrible product support. Will never buy this MFG again... You do get what you pay for, don't buy...
Great lamp - the cord is suitably long, the base is sturdy enough that the lamp doesn't topple when you turn it on or off with one hand. The only feature I wish this (and other lamps like this) had was the ability to adjust the height of the lamp to make it taller on your desk. When reading a large book on a book holder the pages sometimes interfere with the lamp shade. Otherwise, great lamp at a great price.
I liked the size and feel of this mouse, but unfortunately it did not function properly and I returned it.It fails to transmit button presses and movements to its receiver. The receiver has a bright blue LED that lights when receiving, so this what I used to determine the point of failure. I verified that when cursor movement or button presses where ignored, the receive LED did not light.The mouse can operate perfectly for long periods, but intermittent failures can happen any time. I've moved the receiver to 1 foot line-of-sight, with no improvement. Several times, it failed in such a way that I was able to press the mouse buttons repeatedly without response, but the scroll wheel worked correctly (indicating that the mouse was not asleep).I fully charged the batteries before first use (about 20 hours) and each night. I've tried running the mouse on a blank white sheet of paper, with no improvement. The manual indicates that lighter surfaces give better tracking performance.I have never experienced a single problem with the other wireless optical mouse I use, an old Logitech.
I've used this card reader for about five months now.Removing your memory card from the camera, inserting it in this reader and plugging it into a USB port saves a lot of time over hooking up the camera to the computer by its cable, and also preserves the camera's battery power. Three different computers that I use have never had any problems recognizing the reader whenever I plug it in and it has lightning fast transfer time, even for large image files.It's streamlined shape is more important than you might realize. I've used other square-shaped card readers that, because of their boxy shape, can't be plugged in because of plastic trim on the computer; or they have been too wide to fit into a USB bank without unplugging other USB cords, which sort of defeats the purpose of plug & play.There have been no problems with the protective USB end cover coming off in my camera bag, and although the hinged cover where the card is inserted appears somewhat delicate, with careful handling, that has held up well too. The reader has a pocket clip on the back, but I have not used that.Overall, I would recommend this item without reservation. It's one of the best gadgets I own for digital photography.
I purchased this item as a surprise Christmas gift for my wife and I know she initially thought it was kind of corny, but now that she's used it for a while she loves it. Once you use it and get used to how it works it is very easy to make it a habit. She used to always forget items at the store, or I would forget to tell her when we were out of an item, but now we just add the item to the SmartShopper, print the list before we go to the store and we are sure to purchase everything we need. We both really find it to be a great convenience. We highly recommend it.
I highly recommend this for storing any electronics in the Pelican 1050 case. Just be very careful as you tear away because you can easily go too far, and sticking the torn pieces back in doesn't really work. I won't swear to this, but it does not seem to harm bare camera lenses.
I bought this mount for a Casio XJ-A255V Green Slim projector. Amazon's price was about half what I found on other sites. Even though I ordered on 12/19 it arrived on 12/23 by standard shipping. I was glad to find that the mount came fully assembled with the standard feet attached -- though multiple extensions are included. All I had to do is loosen the feet, extend them to the right length, find the right size screws and attach with the variety of washers and spacers provided and using the hex tools also provided. Though the product description is unclear, it came with virtually every possible mounting screw size and all the parts were very well organized in a compartmentalized plastic sleeve. The drop distance of the mount is approximately 5.5". The mount rotates and tilts in all directions and is very solid in both construction and appearance. No complaints whatsoever.
The pros and cons list from Michael P. was pretty spot on, but I'm going to do my own.Pros:- It's $17 (I paid $10).- Comes with TOSLINK and coaxial cable, plus headphone bag.- Option for battery or plugged-in usage.- Pretty decent surround effect and good full sound during loud scenes.- Pretty comfortable, and they block out a fair amount of external noise.Cons- Lots of cables- No DTS support at all. It won't push out any sound whatsoever.- Significant hissing. It reminds me of the old days of bad analog receivers.- Very poor highs. It sounds like their speaking underwater.I'd buy it all over again, but only because it's so cheap. Any more money, and I'd say no way.
I wanted stable memory and Corsair is it! Installed the memory without any problems. Computer recognized it immediately. Have been running it for over a month without any issues. I run a lot of programs and games on my computer and I can really tell the difference. For a small investment, memory is a good way to upgrade until you are ready for a new computer. Quick shipping from Amazon is always a plus!
Yes , HP sucks! They have the worst customer service, they refuse to honor their warrenty on computers still clearly under warrenty and their solution to all computer troubles or issues is to wipe it out and start fresh again. They refuse to look at your system to make a diagnosis and they basically just want you off the phone. Oh, another thing, don't bother asking for their managers, they dont have them. Not one person we spoke to including their QA dept. has a manager. Another crappy company who doesn't care about the consumers who bought their product.The long and short of this story is my 7 month old computer won't boot. It's in a loop. No safe mode, no any mode, it just wont boot. This all happened one lovely day in October 2005 when I decided to start my computer so that I could use it. Crazy, I know, hitting the "on" button can certainly stress out a machine, but I did it anyway. So it starts to boot and them "whamo" it freezes up. Huh, thats weird. So I do what most people do, I hit "ctrl,alt,delete" to get it to reboot. Yah, well that was the beginning and the end of it. It's now stuck in this loop that won't boot in any mode.We called HP Tech Support. We've spoken to 5 people now. All of them say just wipe it out. That's all the warrenty covers. Nobody wants to look at it to see if they can fix it without losing my data, that's way out of the question. They have no trouble with us taking it to one of their "authorized service centers" - Best Buy - and paying out the nose for them to look at it but they themselves at HP have no interest in the customer, service or holding up their warrenty. They happily offered us the option to buy a warrenty upgrade which we promply asked "Why in gods name would I pay anymore money to you people when you cant honor the warrenty we have now"???Here's something you guys will love too, the QA guy, Darren, said he didn't even own an HP, he built his own computer. What does that tell you? Their own employees don't buy their crap, So why should we??Another side note: eMachines has ranked higher in Customer Support in Consumers Reports than HP. eMachines??? Can you believe that?
Installed the card in a home-built Freenas box, then tried to find an update to the on-board firmware at Silicon Graphics - Couldn't find one that worked in Windows or DOS. None of the choices from the text menus seemed to match the actual board type. Pressed on despite the lack of update, and Freenas recognized the drives just fine. I setup a software Z-Raid array of 4 drives with no problems. (To avoid the usual problems with software Raid arrays, my boot drive was a more reliable CF IDE drive).The card has worked with no problems for the past month - I have fiddled with my array a few times and even rebuilt the array once as an experiment to see what a future disk failure would look like. As long as you are aware of the disk-size limitations, this is a VERY affordable raid card for old Sata Drives under 500GB.
Ive had this speaker system for about 7 years. They are amazing. They've never let me down. These speakers are best set I've ever had. This also why I've never owned any since I bought them. The sound is amazing. I cannot believe they are almost a thousand bucks!!! I paid almost $300 for them.
Does what it's supposed to do. I haven't had a problem with line of sight. The remote works when pointed at an angle. Although I'm sure extreme angles would be more difficult. It is extremely small. Don't lose it!Works well, good price, more handy than you think. Everyone should get one.
I've had my Palm 2.0 since Christmas 1996. I couldn't live without it and decided to upgrade to the Palm IIIx. Love the enhanced screen and larger letters when making a new entry. BUT!!! Be careful when sychronizing the first time. MAKE A COPY of your user profile. Make 2 copies... I lost three years worth of address entries because the IIIx overwrote my 2.0 .DAT file. Sob. Sob. If I had only made a copy before synchronizing, I wouldn't be so lost now...Otherwise. I am addicted to my Palm Pilot. Buy it!
I have an Epson 2400. Even though it's not the latest model, it's a fine printer that has served me well for many years. Finding ink locally can be a problem. I find buying Epson ink getting via the Internet is a practical answer.
absolutely the best stereo speakers ever. a fantastic example of speakers that give you a perfect perceived 3d sound. no need for any 5.1 system!
This is a nice piece of equipment. It sets up quickly, doesn't cost a lot and is a nice beginner set for someone just getting into home theater. The speakers are powerful and pick up the surround sound beautifully.
My original 40 mb card became damaged and I went to our local camera dealer to purchase a replacement. They told me the item was all but obsolete and all they were able to offer was an 8 mb card for 59.95. They further said that they were unable to order any of these cards as they were out of production. I thought this odd because while my camera is not a 5.1 mega pixel it is a 1.3 and takes excellent pictures. To my surprise I found their information to be incorrect and ordered two of the 128 mb cards immediately. At my normal setting my camera will take 587 pictures on one card. A real blessing when we are out whale watching.
I plugged it in, it didn't play. I am planning on returning it. I was using it to save a USB port.
I've spent 100+ on headphones several times trying to get good sound quality. However, having lost or broken all the previous headphones I purchased, I decided to check out a lower price range this time. I'm quite satisfied that I discovered these little guys, they easily deliver the quality of headphones two or three times their cost. I like bass heavy music, and these have great bass representation without sacrificing the rest of the spectrum. They seem a little flimsy, but whenever I do manage to break them I'll gladly buy another pair and still be well below the price range I'd have spent otherwise.
Every dedicated bicycler and gym fanatic needs one of these amazing players. These are the best-kept secret in the MP3 player market. I was unable to find them at any retail locations in Minnesota (not even found at the Mall of America). So I was hesitant to make the online purchase, but I'm glad I did. The player is unbelievably lightweight. And although it's small it manages to feel relatively sturdy due to the metal construction on the back and sides of the unit. The inclusion of the SD memory card expansion is one of the main reasons to buy this unit. The included software MPIO manager works well, however the inclusion of Real Player is probably a poor choice since Real Player (aka Real One) is extremely invasive on any computer. The good news is that you can use any number of other programs to convert files to MP3 or even use the built-in Windows Media Audio (WMA) converter with Windows XP. Although it was generous of them to include the black leather-like case I had to cut a hole in the side so that I could use the volume controls. Had I not cut this hole, the volume button would be constantly pressed in. The included ear-bud headphones are pretty weak but oddly comfortable in my ears. They have no bass. I ordered some Sony NDR-E888LP ear-buds to compensate for this and they worked great but are less comfortable. Using open ear headphones while exercising might be a mistake with this unit since the internal amp seems slightly underpowered. I've used Sony's street-style headphones and they work well if I'm not moving too quickly. With ear-buds the volume is more than substantial for biking at 25mph+. The RANDOM function seems to play songs randomly from the memory card and then randomly from the internal memory, it won't mix the randomization. This could be fixed in a future firmware upgrade. The small gripes I have about the player are really insignificant but a review should be critical. The style can't be beat, the blue backlit LCD is easy to read and it looks fantastic. The `lack' of a remote control is actually a great thing for me on a mountain bike. The last thing I want is another proprietary point of failure and some additional weighted wired device slamming all over the place. The FM Radio works perfectly for me until battery life is dwindling. It even works in my office where some mini-systems won't pick up similar stations. I get about 9 to 10 hours from one Energizer Titanium AAA battery. Using a rechargeable GP 800 mAh NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery I get about 7 to 9 hours depending on the operating temperature. I purchased the 256 MB version and recommend spending the extra cash for the additional internal memory despite the nearly unlimited SD expansion capabilities.
Dido what another reviewer said. I am a runner and have used these earphones for years. I had one pair that lasted about three years. Eventually I would ruin them with my rough handling but they fit well and had fair quality sound. When the pair I had for three years broke I could not find them in the store. I did find them on Amazon so I bought 3 pairs of them in case Sony was going to quit making them. None of the three pair lasted a month. they all broke at the hindge. Obviously Sony has out sourced these to some hack company that can't build quality products. I will now be suspicious of all Sony products.
The Remote's online set up went smoothly but some desired features could not be added as advertised or did not function as intended. The Remote functioned after I programmed it but not with a single button for all equipment to work in concert. I had to contact Level II technical support and it took about a week before the remote was completely programmed as desired. Now it functions great. One button click turns on/off the AV reciever, TV and the ATT U-verse system; plus it is easy to switch to watching a DVD, listening to a CD or the radio with one button click from whatever equipment one might be using.
I bought 3 of these backdrops in Azure, Cinnamon and Twilight. I like them alot. If you look at the images for these mine are the two child shots. I bought 5 feet of white baseboard and clamped it to the bottom of the backdrop and I was set. They are a nice weight and photograph well. The blue shows up a tad lighter in the picture then it actually is but thats because I had quite a lot of light coming in. I expect these to be great for Senior headshots as well.
There is absolutely no point to get this!!!you cant use it for your game system or anything!!DO NOT BUY THIS!!!! IT IS A WASTE OF YOUR MONEY!
These headphones are great! I bought them in March of 2011 and they still work like the day I bought them. Often times my friends and I get together to LAN and I use these headphones as my primary audio source for my desktop. I usually just leave these on the table so we can all communicate together with whatever we are playing. When they are on full volume these things compete with the Harman Soundsticks in the room and frequently everyone else in the room doesn't believe that the sounds are coming from my headphones. Needless to say they are great quality and very loud too.The only downside is that the one speaker sticks out a little bit further and can cause some ear pain after more than an hour of use. The wire is also very long which can be both a good thing or a bad thing depending on what your using it for. Other than that though these things are the best headphones for this price range, hands down.
I have multiple TVs in my basement rec room driven by one HDMI amplifier. I ran dual Cat5e cable from multiple locations to a central box. I am trying to run HDMI over dual Cat5es and simply needed couplers to connect the source-to-hub -> hub-to-TV Cat5e cables. I bought some cheap Cat5e couplers from a big box store to accomplish this and the signal was atrocious. I tried to eliminate the problem and narrowed it down the to the cheap couplers. HDMI signal was corrupted even with very short Cat5e cables. I bought these Belkin ones and problem solved. You get what you pay for.
I was so excited to get this bag, which I expected to be stylish and professional...however, it just looked like a very plain and huge purse. It was high quality, and the interior was very nice. However, I would have been completely embarrassed to lug this monster around.
Not sure how much can actually go wrong with a Cisco branded antenna, but I can say this much... The wireless on my Cisco 851W router doesn't work at all without it, and I get excellent range with it.It screws in easily and has firm articulation--it's stays at whichever angle I point it. I paid $12.77 at the time... the same listing is now $3.45. Can't complain about $12, but if you need an antenna and can still get it for basically what equates to the change found in your couch cushions, go for it.
Connected it up. I worked with internet provider to get it registered. Powered on. Got the internet. It worked for five minutes and then dropped the internet. It would re-establish it periodically and hold it for a minute or two and then lose it again.
I just got this product in the mail and i'm more than happy with it! I run a window's xp and it works very well.The only cons i would say it has is that its a bit slow burning. I love the program that came with it, its a good organized program. It shipped in about a week or so, and the price is great too!I would definently recommend it.
Bought this battery to replace the original on our JVC camcorder. It snapped into place, but not with quite the same precision as the original. Sometimes you have to jiggle it to get the camera to work correctly.
I had major problems wih this unit. It did not work at all and after calling Netgears tech support and being on hold for 45 minutes I had an almost useless tech tell me to update the firmware. I updated the firmware and it played a bit but was very, very choppy and had lots of interference even if it was hardwired.The tech support was useless so i returned it.
I have had the Tom Tom for several weeks now and have mostly used it to get accustomed to it before I rely on it in New England in October. I did use it purposely on Saturday when I was trying to find a restaurant in Myrtle Beach. I found the name of the restaurant on the Tom Tom and it gave me very good directions from my location. Voice commands are clear. Visual directions are good too. Overall, very satisfied with the product.
These cables came today and I have them hooked up to a 42" Vizio Gallevia tv and the picture is amazing. I have comcast HD hooked up and I am getting a 1080i signal. I also have one of these hooked up to the Sony NS77/B upconversion dvd player and that picture is good and it comes through at 1080p. Why pay more, the reviews her speak for themselves. Oh I almost forgot, I have a receiver hooked up to the tv also and the audio sounds a lot better coming through the hdmi.
I wanted a 9-10 inch portable dvd. The best values I could find came down to the Pansonic LS90 and the Philips PET1000.I decided on the Panasonic for several reasons: (1) It had superior audio over the Philips ... I could hear nuances in the Incredibles like phones ringing in the background that I couldn't hear on the Philips. (2) The Panasonic operated more quietly, particularly when skipping through chapters. The Philips emitted a grinding sort of noise as the laser sought chapters. (3) The Panasonic's ability to position it's screen in so many configurations is a big plus when using it on a airplane. (4) The extra battery life on the Panasonic is helpful, even if you need to darken the screen a bit to get that extra time. (5) The Panasonic takes up less room in my briefcase, due to a slimmer profile, and a more space-efficient way in which Panasonic attaches the battery to the unit (as compared to the Philips, which is a bit more bulky).The Philips has a better picture, hands down. It's considerably clearer than the Panasonic. But that doesn't mean the Panasonic is bad. I'd give the screen on the Panasonic a very good, with the Philips scoring an excellent -- best currently available I might add.All in all, it was a no brainer for me to trade off some picture quality for the extra advantages the Panasonic held over the Philips.
I got this card to replace my 9800Pro that I damaged beyond repair. I was fairly happy with my 9800, but knew that I eventually needed an upgrade anyway so I decided to spend more money to get a better card.I ended up deciding on this one, although I didn't get it from amazon or a retail store. I got a brand new genuine ATI card from Ebay for much cheaper.Anyway after the card arrived I couldn't help but notice how much of a behemoth this card actually is. It is fairly heavy and very big compared to my 9800. I was unable to get the card to fit into my AGP slot because my after market Zalman chipset cooler was in the way of the large cooler on the graphics card. It took me a few tries to figure out why I couldn't get the card to go in. After I realized what was happening, I literally had to break down my entire PC, remove the motherboard from the case and subsequently remove the Zalman chipset cooler so I can remove some of the fins on it to allow the VGA card to fit in the AGP slot. It was a real pain getting the Zalman removed, not to mention having to remove the mobo from the case just to get this card to fit, but I finally got everything back together.I first tried this card out on Doom 3, and while it ran, I noticed an increase in performance and graphics quality, however after only about 5 minutes, the game would lockup and the card returned a VPU recover error. This happened all the time on D3, and also later discovered that it happened on all my other games as well. I verified that I was using the latest CCC drivers (5.10), and even tried to use the drivers on the CD to no avail. I sent ATI a trouble ticket, but as expected just got a form letter basically telling me to try things I already have and things I already knew. After trying almost everything, I decided to benchmark the card with 3DMark01 and 3DMark05 and found that they also would lockup. I finally decided to update the BIOS on my motherboard and this update fixed all of the problems I was having with this card. I was able to run my benchmarks with no lockups, and more importantly, my games no longer lockup either.Besides of the few issues I was having with lockups, this is a great card, though the advertised $300 price tag is very steep for some. Personally if you are fairly satisfied with your current AGP, I wouldn't go out and get this card unless you absolutely want an upgrade. The price will certainly come down over time. And you can also find this card for cheaper than the retail price like I did. Be warned though, because of its size, getting this card installed in your system may require more than just plugging it in you AGP slot, as it did for me.My system:====================AMD Athlon64 3000+MSI K8N Neo PlatinumATI RADEON X800XL 256MB1GB Corsiar Value Select PC3200200GB Maxtor 7200RPM HDSound Blaster Audigy 2 ZSSamsung DVD+-RWSamsung CD-RW
The signal is the best in almost any car, better than everything else I have tried. I have a mini so I don't know if its different than anything else and also its only like $6 so its really cheap compared to everything else.
Needed a replacement for a scanner cable. This one was a fantastic price and is the right length. Can't go wrong with it!
The Cinema Sound CSB5 bookshelf speaker makes the perfect surround speaker. The speaker sounds as good as it looks and will complement any interior.Shipping was quick and easy and the speakers arrived double boxed and in mint condition.
Las condiciones del producto insuperables, amazon.com cumple con los envios muy seriamente, no tengo quejas sobre este producto o su distribuidor
I bought these two weeks ago, and let me tell you something: I am a serious audiophile and I would like my CD collection to sound at its best. I've heared lots of sennheiser models and the HD 600 is among them (Yes, yes, all of them were after a good brake-in period. Around 50 hours of real good action...) and the HD 590 did a fab job! The HD 590 is NO less than the highly praised 600's, and in some aspects it is even better. The bass is full, very deep and extended. And the mids (Aspecialy the high mids(1.5-6khz)) are pin-point presice (..with good integrated amp or headphone amp).some may find the treble a bit to sharp, but I find it flat. It is just very very detailed( and It's great when It's detailed).The HD 590 will bring all of your music collection alive.It is a best buy with sky high value (HD 600 alike at sound quality and costs much less) and the HD 590's DOES NOT have the cable problems like the 580's and the 600's!Give it a good brake-in (30 music hours will do just fine)and you'll start smiling again.I promise you that!
LinkSys written specifications say this router supports IPSec passthrough (needed for access to some secure networks) but their firmware doesn't. The latest firmware release for this router has the IPSec passthrough enable in the router menu but in exchange for this feature (apparently), the wireless network PC cards in my other computers became inoperable. So I had to chisel an older version of the firmware out of customer support just to get back to where I started. I often received conflicting information from their customer support and have since given up on them. On the one rare occasion that I was able to get through to a live person at LinkSys Sales department, they hung up on me while I was trying to explain my problem. LinkSys appears to be unresponsive to my issue and the bottom line is that I have to wait for how knows how long for them to make the required fix to get their router to do what they say they would do in the first place. A second issue is the advertised operating range for the wireless routers. What they don't tell you is that the range is line of sight. If you have intervening walls or other obstructions between a wireless PC network card and the router, ie,. you are using the router in yor house or apartment, you will lose significant signal strength. I didn't find this out until I complained to customer service about the weak signal at only 30 feet from the router.
Like many photographers, I have lots of camera gear, ranging from little gizmos like a remote release, through a variety of full-size camera bodies (including the Canon 1V), and a range of Canon 'L' lenses, including the 500mm f/4 IS.I also have quite a few camera bags, mainly Lowepro, although I've never found one that's ideal for travelling. This bag, however, has ended that search.On a recent safari trip, I managed to fit the following equipment into the bag:* Canon EOS 1V body* Canon EOS 5 body* Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens* Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L lens* Canon 500mm f/4.0 L lens* Canon 1.4x Extender* Canon 540EZ flash* Sekonic 558 light meter* 50 (yes 50!) rolls of 35mm film* Various other batteries, remote releases, filters, etc.All of the lenses had lens hoods attached, even the 500 f/4.Sure, the bag weighed a ton (I'm sure it was well in excess of 25 kgs!); however, I still managed to get it on a plane, leaving from Heathrow (not on BA admittedly), without a single question being asked. The key is that the bag is within the current carry-on guidelines and as long as you don't look like you're carrying a baby elephant, it seemed to be fine.The quality of the build is - as with all Lowepro bags - really excellent, and there are a number of thoughtful touches which make this a real pleasure to use (e.g. dedicated pockets for CF/SD cards; special straps for a tripod; an excellent waterproofing system). The straps are thinner than I expected, although combined with the waist and chest harnesses, I found the bag - even when fully loaded - extremely comfortable to wear. There's also a dedicated compartment for a laptop (up to 17"), although I'm not sure I could have squeezed it in with all the gear (I have subsequently done so with slightly less in the main comaprtment, and the laptop fits very nicely). While I might think twice about doing a 20 mile hike with all that gear, this bag would be the one I'd choose to do it in.Overall, this bag is probably too big to take on a day walk. I'd still take my Rover for that, or possibly one of the Crumpler bags. I'm also looking at the new Slingshot range. However, this bag is definitely going to be my main bag for travelling from now on.
I ordered this to protect the electric cords in my home from our house rabbit. Of course rabbits love to chew the rubber on electric cords and this worked much better than the expensive clear scented plastic ones that are made for just that purpose.
this is the best keyboard ever my friends all want it they said its better then there expensive ones and the keys are so quite
Good product, like the price. This is much less expensive than the current pinseeker 1500 models, I bought it on ebay used for $150 so you may be able to find it for less (look under hunting AND golf rangefinders for this model). This does not have the pinseeker feature of the newer models but normal mode and scan mode work perfectly for ranging flags that have no reflectors (although you may need to try more than one time and have relatively stable hands). I was able to range a flag at 270 yards, and was able to range the top of a telephone pole at 375 yards (but it was windy so the flag was straight out and a little cloudy). I would estimate that this will work for ranging flags on a calm sunny day (these don't work as well on a sunny day because the laser used is a visible light laser and gets a little interference from sunlight) at 215-230 yards for a flag (which is what I need it for). Less expensive alternative than the pinseeker, and I really like the performance, very impressed.
AI like the sound of the unit. It is clear reproduces well. I was disappointed in two things. When I went to hang it up, I found no hook attachment unless I turned it sideways and ran a wire or cord through holes on one side of each. speaker. My biggest disappointment was the inability of the unit to play both sides of a cassette. After it played one side, the cassette had to be manually turned over. The fact that the unit only played one side of a cassette should have been noted in the selling facts.
the picture is great and the sound is wonderful-only problem is short battery life. Better then the ipod!!
I bought this to use with the installation of my new cd player in my toyota echo. Instructions were included and were very easy to understand and follow. I couldnt believe how easy it was considering it was the first time I've ever used a dash kit to give the installation a "professional" look. And it did just that! Everything was installed seamlessly and only took about 20 minutes. You cant even tell that it used to have a factory double din player in it. Very good product!!! I would definitely buy again and I highly recommend this product.
I buy one last days, it looks and sound so nice, but the remote controller needs to be near the equipment. I don't like to stand up every time i press any button on the remote controller.I'm going to the shop today to change it by a new one without that problem.
I'm not an audiophile, I just like to buy quality stuff, which this must be. I bought this cable a month ago. Long story short, I'm almost done with my Bachelor in Physics (B.Sc), but last friday word came from my place of study that I had passed my PhD dissertation with Summa Cum Laude honors.I'm convinced that I have to thank these cables for that feat. I've saved about 5 years of work, which I can now spend watching the DVD's I never had time to watch. Btw, the sound is okay.Oh, while I remember it, I have to mention that these cables helped me find Jimmy Hoffa on my way home from the store. A definite recommend!
Inexpensive, small, convenient. Indispensable. Does what its suppposed to and does it well.
My son purchased this as a second mp3 player and has had nothing but trouble with it. It takes forever to charge to an computer so if you're going out of town and don't have access to an computer, you're out of luck. It's also hard to download videos. My son tried many times to download with no success. When charging the battery it takes forever!! He had his connected to the computer for 6 hours and it never charged. Also the back is constructed of metal and gets very hot when attempting to charge.The music sounds great with the tempo feature, however if you use this feature it takes up battery usage 2x's faster.All in all if you're thinking of purchasing this MP4 player- DON'T!!!!!!! You're waisting your money.
We were very excited to get this camcorder, it took good video, but when we went to play it back on the television, you can hear the whirring sound of the camcorder thru the speakers, it really takes away from the sound you want to hear, for a $500 camcorder, i really expected better!!!
Although the idea is sound, the technology just isn't here. This is at best a beta form of the future eyewear. This model is not decent, not even close, but it is a step up to the future.Reason not to buy:Hurt on eyes, the image impression of watching a &quot;54 to &quot;62 inch TV causes a .50mm strain on the eyes. A average 5 hours of watching TV on a 54&quot; projection tv equals about 1 hour watching tv/video thru these glasses.Reason to buy:Neat invention to increase size of tv/video fairly cheaply.
Well this wasn't my first HDTV of choice. I originally ordered Toshiba 51h83 51 inch Widescreen from Amazon. After 3 weeks they backordered, then the next day they cancelled my order for this product has been discontinued. I wasn't happy about it at all, because I was getting that TV for $1396.00 and that included shipping. Now it was time to start shopping again. I am so happy I had a chance to buy this Philips TV. This thing is a beast at 55 inches. The HDTV picture is incredible. Even playing VHS tapes off my VCR produces a great picture. I haven't hooked up a progressive scan DVD player to it yet, it is due to arrive in a few days. I am sure it will produce nothing less than a great picture. I am also into sound and I have not hooked my surround reciever up to it yet. I have been using the TV audio and it is great. This TV will overwhelm you with all it feature and size. I would tell anyone shopping for a Widescreen HDTV to concsider this one. You won't be dissapointed.
I swore I would never leave film.I was willing to absorb the film costs to keep myself involved in serious image making.I owned classic Nikons from the past,Hasselblads,Linhofs......I was unimpressed with all the digital "toy"cameras that were rolling out.And was unimpressed with collegues gushing about their new DSLRs,especially when I saw their prints(kinda sorta like film?No!).......Then I started reading reviews of this camera...and went to a local dealer and got my hands on one.BEST made Nikon I ever saw!The images are superb!Sold all my film equipment.Gone.Not missed.Happy and shooting far more images(and keeping more)than I ever have in my 30 year career!
I hate this bag...first and foremost when my bag slipped and hit the pavement with my D700 and many lenses in the case I though I was good to go. Not so fast, the bag has the worst bottom padding, I wish I would have kept the filter to show the extent of impact to my AF-S 24-70 1:2.8G that cracked into and ugly mass of glass. Had the filter not been on the lens I have no doubt the threads would have been smashed. I cant tell anyone enough to stay away from this junk. I will not buy anything from this company. If you want a case that is rugged and protects, this one is not it, I am still looking for a replacement. If I am going to use my camera and lens in one place its packed in a hard case.
Picked up the C-725 from Office Max and did some test picture taking indoors. I operated the camera in AUTO mode as this was to be a gift for my daughter who wanted a point and shoot camera. I picked Olympus as I have had 2 earlier models of Olympus cameras and they always took excellent pictures. Almost all of the 20 pictures I took were terrible. Most of the pictures were out of focus and also, many were over-saturated with the light from the flash. My other Olympus cameras did not have these kind of problems when shooting the same scene indoors. Did Olympus design this thing or did they buy some third party piece of garbage? Other reviewers have made similar comments but I had to try one as I could not beleive this was the norm for Olympus. It went back to the store right away.
Although the player works fine, arrived in good condition and the price wasright, I must say that it misses a couple of features that I liked in myprevious Sony DVD/VCR. Specifically it lacks a fast rewind and it automatically ejects the vhs tape when rewound. This can cause problemswith small children and animals who may pull it out and tamper with the tape.It also feels like the dvd loading tray is flimsy and could break quite easily. But all said, it does the job, plays the tapes and dvd's and that iswhat I am most interested in.
I have owned my R1 for nearly a year now and I must say that I am confident that I made a wise decision. I debated going the dslr route and decided against it after exploring the R1 option. I found this camera loaded with the features that I wanted and I didn't feel hampered by the fixed lens. The picture quality is outstanding! The lens is sharp and wonderfully bright! There is no fringing or wide angle distorting. The digital crop is very impressive and the live preview (one of the reasons I went with the camera) is a wonderful feature.The bang for the buck that is available with the R1 is quite impressive. I am a very satisfied customer.
I used these speakers for my bedroom entertainment system and they are perfect for my needs. My friends all have commented on how well the SS-B3000 sound.
This has worked out great for me. It is easy to set up and take down, it stores compactly. The items were all as advertised and all work perfectly. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
I bought this online, without trying it first in a store. The picture and sound quality were good, the size and the housing were nice. But the actual mechanisms were very loud - if you were using this in a quiet place, it would be very annoying both to you and anyone sitting next to you. Since I bought mine for plane travel, and didnt' want to bother &quot;the neighbors&quot; I returned it.
When I first got the camera I was a little disheartened because I wasn't able to get the same color quality out of the camera that I was able to get with my previous DSLR (a Konica Minolta Dimage Z1). However, I quickly realized that the Z1 had been a crutch and that I needed to work a little harder to get the correct exposure settings on the D40. Now I'm getting much better photos from the D40 and I couldn't be happier with it. I highly recommend learning as much as you can about camera basics before giving up on the D40. It's a very capable camera for a very affordable price.
I knew this Capkeeper would make life a lil' bit easier, but I didn't realize how much it would. I remember, before, when I would remove the cap, then have to find a pocket to stick it in, hope that it didn't fall out of the pocket while I did acrobatics to secure a proper shot, then scramble to replace the top to the lens when finished.Not sure if this particular brand is better than others of the same product, but I know this particular item is essential to easing the "pain" of shooting.
This is for RS120 and RS130 - and I eventually bought the RS130.I work for a computer company and bought this for my cube. A key characteristic is lots of RF noise - nearly every adjacent cube has a laptop and a deskside (or two if doubled up).Essentially all reviews were for home use. I was fortunate to borrow an RS-120 and an RS-130 at work - same floor even) I used the RS-120 for half hour and the RS-130 all day.From overall performance, I found RS-120 and RS-130 comparable as far as susceptibility to interference. I preferred the around the ear of the RS-130 over the RS-120 and my colleage with the RS-120 indicated his ears need a break from the RS-120 after several hours.The surround sound and auto tuning of the RS-130 were plusses but I bought the RS-130 mostly for the around the ear comfort and fit.Overall I really like these - but I do have some comments - and those tie back to other comments - "the hiss in the background".Some posters commented on "the hiss in the background". My RS-130s (and the one I borrowed) had this - but as Bruce Campbell said "it's a trick - get an axe".OK, they're not tricking you - but there is a workaround.The hiss seems to come from their on-headphone amplifier. You can make that go away by1) setting the on-headphone volume very low. Essentially dial it down until the hiss just goes away. Or a little more if you want to adjust volume more from headphone than computer.2) Crank up the drive to the base unit. I've got my computer Wave and Volume controls set very much higher than I used with my corded headphones. And now I get great volume out of the headphones. And I get it without any perceptible clipping or degradation.The bottom line - the base unit likes and is fine with driving it relatively hard - and by doing that not using much of the headset amp you sill not have a hiss problem.My last point is interference. In this very noise (ambient RF) environment at work I occasionally have a "pfft" as I turn my head or move about. Occasionally. Even with base 3 feet away. But so far, I've found no headset better and these are otherwise really sweet. [I otherwise can't say how these do with 900mhz phones]Overall - 4 stars and in particular prime for office use.
First item sent was incorrect, but response and correction were quick. More than enough postage was reimbursed for exchange. Correct product was a great price and I am now very satisfied.
I thought this was the answer! On sale with a rebate! WOW! I gave up a bulky HP Laser for this all in one machine. My printing needs are pretty light. It was nice to copy, scan and print from one machine. Print quality was good for my needs ... one month after the warranty the print started to fail - both B&W and color. It's in the shop now and they are most likely not going to be able to repair it for less than the cost of a new machine. Going back to HP!
The cable is excellent quality. You have to loosen the plug first before making any connection and then tighten it back afterward. It comes in a heavy duty plastic case, which u need a screwdriver to open up. The sound is clean and no humming noise from the woofer which I had using a cheap cable.
Nice cables. Thick covering is very flexible. Connectors are well made and fit fine. Signal quality appears to be high.Great price. Great value. And a lot more convenient than running two cables for the same purpose.Jerry
I bought this product on the recomendation of a CompUSA employee. It seemed to work fine when I installed it on the network and added the software to a computer on a hard line. On my first wireless installation attempt I could not see the drives (partitions) and no matter what else I have done I cannot fix this problem. I called tech support and as much as I like talking to people overseas I found the imprecise english tough to deal with. The tech support agent made bizarre comments like "if you have a 100gb partition on the SC101 to mount it you need 100gb free space on you laptop". This is just ridiculous. Now I am very worried about storing may data here because of all of the other negative reviews. My data is too important to risk.
I've been using an old metal tripod for over twenty years and wanted something modern, lightweight and affordable. The DF-40 is all three of the things for which I asked. However, in hindsight I see now that I needed to add criteria such as "well-made" or "quality" to the list I was using to determine my purchase.The stand itself is adequate and what I expected for the price but the plastic head feels quite flimsy and even when locked down still has a bit of wobble to it. Enough so that shooting without a cable release or IR remote may well cause an unintended motion blur which kind of defeats the reason for using a tripod. All of the knobs and levers feel equally frail and I am willing to bet that something breaks on this tripod within the first half dozen uses. When I first mounted my D-80 to it, I was a little hesitant to move my hands away because the weight seemed a bit much for the head.It seemed like a good value as the next major price point is significantly higher, but now that I have received it and given it a thorough look, I would not have purchased the DF-40 had I been able to see and touch it first.EDIT (Please Read) - I've now had the product for about four months now and it has held up far better than I anticipated. The fragile knobs I thought would break still feel fragile, but they haven't broken yet and I carried the tripod in a backpack for about two weeks and it held up fine. Thus I feel it necessary to upgrade my review - I now believe the product to be a good buy and although the page won't let me change my star rating, I would now give this tripod 4 stars.
I purchased the adapter because it was one of the model's that was compatible with TiVO. However, there are several different hardware versions of that model and one of them is incompatible... and guess what? I got the version that was incompatible. However,Amazon graciously allowed me to return it which is why I like shopping at Amazon.To be fair I would have to say that the problem is not really a deficiency in the adapter but a deficiency in TiVO. That is why I gave it 4 stars.
I have been shooting a Minolta 35mm (Maxxum 7000) for over 15 years, the last three years as a professional portrait photographer. About 18 months ago I decided to experiment with the world of digital and purchased a Canon Rebel, along with much additional equipment required in the digital darkroom. After close to $2500 in equipment and supplies and $3000 in wasted lab bills that brought me nothing but "plastic" looking prints, I packed it all in a box and sold it to the first person who would take it...vowing never to touch digital again.But recently I kept reading reviews about Minolta's first digital SLR. With the benefit of being able to use all my existing lens and equipment, I slowing got the bug to try it.I'm thrilled to say that after a brief review of "where are the buttons", I shot a few test frames around the house. And then added it to my next few portrait sessions (shooting both film and digital). With some minor light adjustments in studio,my next two shoots went digital...I may never buy film again.My biggest problem now is ... quit shooting so many frames just because I can!
This is a great TV, with great image quality on both HDTV and analog sources... my only complaint is that it takes a while to turn on, and that it doesn't have an audio output besides the digital one. It was still an excellent purchase overall, but i regret not having gotten the 23" one, although this one has higher resolution. One thing to note is that this TV has a 16:10 instead of a 16:9 proportion which makes it great for using it as a computer monitor, the downside is letterboxing has to occur on almost any standard video content (which is either 16:9 or 4:3 proportioned) if you wanna see the whole image and dont want it all stretched
When I purchased this computer through Dell, XP was not offered as an operating system - Vista or nothing. Vista has been incompatible with several applications including my company's virtual private network (VPN) - very annoying. Also, the built-in SD card reader never worked.I was also disappointed at the lack of video output jack, so I can't pipe DVD video to a TV or other NTSC viewing device. Dell's power saver feature doesn't tell you whether it is hibernating, standing by, or the screen is just dark, and I have accidently shut down several times when I meant to turn it on.I opted for the shiny screen for an extra $10, and it was a mistake. As I should have suspected, the glare makes the screen almost unreadable if your lamp is not strategically placed. My computer came with a 1-year subscription to McAfee Virus Protection, but McAfee's pester screens are simply intolerable - it's not clear that McAfee has performed a notable service and I'm dumping it. Dell has lost it's way, look elsewhere for better value.
This mount was very easy to install, and works very well. Even though I am only using it to hold a 22" LCD it seems as if it could have held almost any size under 60lbs.
These Antec notebook coolers are real gems: quiet,effective, and reliable. Our laptops stay niceand cool all the time with these coolers -- andour laptops are on a lot.FIVE STARS!
I can see why this book might not appeal to some devotees of The Secret History, personally though, I found it very entertaining throughout, although I have to admit it does have a tendency towards narrative drift in places. There is also a clear dichotomy between male and female character development, with the some superbly skilfull female characterisation, but little of the same amongst the men. Overall the book lacks the absolute clarity and vividness of TSH, and I would hazard a guess is not as close to Ms Tartt's heart. It is however, consistently entertaining and enlightening, generally well written, very humurous in places, and like life, ultimately unresolved. Another reviewer commented that Carl Hiassen does better books of this type, total nonsense IMO, Mr Hiassen writes entertaining but quickly forgettable novels, Donna Tartt's linger in the mind for weeks or months afterward.
The headphones does have great sound and the headphones are very comftrable to wear while i'm listening to music or watching a dvd on my dvd/cd player
This cable finally unleashed the real HD capabilities of my TV. I had to use the cable company-provided component cables for a week and was utterly disappointed with the picture. I decided to roll the dice on this obscure brand's HDMI cable as opposed to paying $99 for Monster cables at Best Buy and I could not be happier. I strongly recommend ths cable as well as the vendor selling it via amazon as they sent it out very quickly.
Pros:- Don't take up too much space.- Pretty good bass.- Portable.Cons:- Bad treble.Overall, these speakers will work just fine for the computer, but if for using special things with them, you may want to consider because of the unclearness of treble due to the minimum buzz in the speakers. Well, you get what you pay for.
About the only redeeming quality it has is that it does, in fact, record video. Other than that, I find numerous flaws and have multiple complaints. It is a camera that I record video _in spite of_.1. My camera eats batteries very quickly. If a battery is left in the camera for more than two weeks, it becomes useless. I now have about five dead batteries thanks to this camera. It seems that every time I need to record something the battery is dead. Of course it's out of warranty and customer service won't talk to me over email.2. JVC uses a bizarre, proprietary format - .MOD - that is essentially MPEG-2 with a strange audio format. **It is impossible to edit the files in Adobe Premiere** - a huge letdown. I had to go through hours of research and trial and error to try to get my files just to play in premiere. Why JVC couldn't have used a more universal format baffles me.3. Video quality is merely average - about on par with an inexpensive point-n-shoot camera. It is interlaced, and I could not find a way to record progressive, so all motion looks jagged when played on a progressive screen like a computer. Another huge letdown.4. The zoom control imparts clicks and pops to the video when it's used. Also, the zoom itself is very slow and actually varies with the focal length. E.g. If I hold it all the way down, the zoom moves at one speed from about 1x-6x and then slows down from 7x-10x.5. Misc. - The wide end of the lens is too long of a focal length. I have to use a .5x adapter to get a decent wide shot. The camera has a long startup time - 4-5 seconds as it goes through a "JVC camcorder" animation. It also has no physical controls for manual settings - all must be done through a menu. There is no focus ring; trying to manually focus through a menu with a joystick is near impossible.
This is a good printer for the money if you are on a budget like it better than my hp by far It prints fairly quick and is also a nice looking printer. I would recommend :)
I have the Canon Powershot S3IS. This is a great camera but the neck strap that came with it was poor quality and too short. Canon makes an upgraded leather strap for the Powershot S3IS but I did not like the looks of it either. I bought this a strap at a camera store the salesman allowed me to try it on before buying it. The strap fits through the S3IS buckles. I was afraid it would be too thick. At first I thought it looked a little dorky this huge strap on my camera but it is so much more comfortable to wear than my old strap and then if you add accessory lenses to the S3IS it is really nice. No one has commented to me yet about an EOS strap on a lesser Powershot camera. It is too bad Canon does not make a quality strap like this with Powershot embroidered on it. I would highly recommend this to anyone with the S3IS or the new S5IS.
this keyboard is awesome. with the different color displays and the brightness control nob, it makes it nice to use in the dark. the keys them self have a griped texture to them, so they do not feel like cheap plastic. over all it is a great keyboard.
I purchased this TV for my 5 year old son's room, and it serves its purpose well. He spends time on weekends and after homework either watching cartoons or playing video games. I have sat in his room and watched him operate the TV through its function for "game mode" and show viewing via the remote without a problem. In addition, the TV has front A/V inputs to allow easy access for video game consoles or camcorders. I wouldn't recommend this TV for a primary TV (family room) for your home, but if you're looking for a TV for the bedroom, office, child's room, etc., then this is definitely a TV to consider.
I bought this for my wife's birthday. It was her first mp3 player, so I chose something that had sufficient memory, but not too pricey. She uses it primarily for exercise, so the flash memory was a must. I've also recorded a live event (speaker) for her, and the voice quality was exceptional. For the $$, this is an excellent product.
Lets start with the ProsPROS- High Quality: very well build strap, like most Lowepro products- Low key: Neutral, black finish, for those who don't like too much attention on their gear- Nice Mem Card pouch, can hold 2x CF cards w/o case easily, just like SD cards. Detachable, for using with other straps too.- Silicon textured, neoprene shoulder pad is comfortable and slip resisting.CONS- Quick release "Ladder Locks" and their auxiliary straps too big and too long respectively.I've bought this strap with hope of detaching it, not for use on other cameras, but for leaving my gripped camera free of chunky straps, and using it with the factory hand-strap alone if and when I desire. Bad estimation...Lowepro writes on the packaging that the "release buckles quickly detach to allow interchangeability with other cameras"...ehm...well, that's kinda useless IMHO. You need to have 2x Lowepro Transporter / Voyager straps to do that anyways, so...what's the point? Saving the weight of having to carry the padded strap piece?The "ladder locks" snap securely, and i don't feel that those will snap-open easily, BUT, whether released or not, those plastic pieces rub and bang on the body making weird sounds.Also when released, the remaining length on the sides of the camera is too big/long (about 5.5-6in / 14-15cm) and bounces around, interfering with controls, screen or even viewfinder under some shooting angles, making little difference from leaving the whole strap on the first place...The whole "interchangeable" concept is weird, so people who wish for a true snap-on/off shoulder strap, reconsider.Both Lowepro Transporter and Voyager are not meant to work this way. I've included 2x product images of the strap mounted on a gripped EOS 50D for reference.- The sliding buckle that shortens the strap does not fit under the pad so you the length you can shorten it is limited, and even then the shoulder pad is off-center. People less than 6' (180cm) tall might find this strap too long for their taste, despite the claims for high adjust ability as the #1 feature of this product. Clearly another "miss" for the Lowepro Design team.CONCLUSIONThis is a well-built, yet in areas poorly designed strap, as the "quick release" design only adds bulk and clunk.I feel like using key rings - like those included with this product - in conjunction with a regular strap allows for a 100% removable and re-attachable shoulder strap assembly within 10-15 seconds, being less bulky and more effective.Many people reported this problem, yet still give the product 4 or 5 stars - guess only because of the high craftsmanship it inspires, yes, it's well-built, yet the designer's intent is unclear, for me at least.
I have tried at least 5 different headphones from the earbud type to the every rear mounted type. These phones have an outstanding high output volume if desired. The quality of sound reproduction is the best that I have heard in the portable class. I have some good full coverage phones and they have superior bass but that is to be expected. The first thing that people remark about while listening to them, is the realistic and profound BASS. The only thing that may be a problem is that the pads tend to cause you to sweat under extreme or hot weather exercise. With the realization that no set of headphones are ideal under all conditions I feel the vast majority of people that hear these phones will want them for their own. I have literally sold a half a dozen just by letting people listen to mine. The lifetime warranty is a bonus!
I got this some time last year, but like many things I buy I didn't use it right away and just stored it, until last week. First time out of the package I used it and it worked fine. Second time I tried to use it about a week later and it won't even power on, so only got to use it one time, so disappointing. No matter what I do it won't turn on. What a piece of junk. Though it's been a long time since I purchased this piece of junk I'm going to try to return it for an exchange so I don't lose my money, if not from Amazon, then from IOGEAR. Don't bother getting this product. It's a Zero.
I LOVE this purchase! Very good quality! Very easy to operate! You will be glad of this choice!
I'm using equipment racks that are 20 years old but in great shape. The screws are .2mm too large and will not fit.Very disappointing when you are ready to install new equipment and the only part of the system that is defective are the screws......
Well, I know everyone seems to love this bag, and I bought it based on those reviews, but I really just don't like it... I got it along with my new Nikon D300 (which I adore!!!), and I mostly work in the field in Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia. The reviews implied that you could wear this and get to the camera quick - a major plus for me; but...... I have a real problem with the design -- if you DO attempt to unzip the bag quick, and grab your equipment, you have to be realllllyyy careful -- the camera will fall out! What the heck? No, I'm not wearing it upside down. It's just a funny design, and I pray I don't lose equipment because of it, but I'll be looking for a different bag ASAP. Sorry, Lowe, this one just didn't work.
This is a lower priced model (purchased mine for $19.99, don't spend more than this for this model) and the quality definitely reflects it. I recently purchased this webcam to use temporarily until my other (a Creative WebCam Live!) arrived in the mail. I wasn't expecting much and neither should you. The video is fairly grainy and the max resolution is low. The software is easy to use, allowing you to easily adjust the color settings. It does include a snapshot button, which allows you to easily take pictures of yourself and upload them to the internet (at up to 640x480 resolution). A microphone is not included. The base is pretty stable and the camera is easy to focus manually. If you're looking for an inexpensive webcam, this is a decent model, but I'd suggest spending $5 or $10 more and getting yourself something with higher resolution and maybe a microphone.
I bought my camera over a year ago, I have had noproblems at all with it. Its similar to that of a real DSLR in the fact u can adjust allot of the settings, and the body style. But it keeps the point and shoot ideas by having a fixed lense. The 10x zoom is amazing.my only complaints, would be the shutter speeds are limited to 2 seconds. I would like to have had a bulb setting. I wish it did have a detachable lense so i could fit many more lenses and filters among it. Also there is NO hotshoe to put a real flash on it. The flash that is built in, well its a typical flash over exposing or underexposing photos. a real flash you can angle toward the ceiling to create better lighting effects, but thats not possible due to the absence of the hot shoe.somebody was complaining ti was heavy? thats absurd, after holding many cameras, this is fairly light. but still sturdy. and the same perosn also complained about the size. but your not goign to get a camera thats that small with all the options this has offer.If your a pro, I wouldnt suggest this. But if your a ameature like me, its a great starting place, due to the ideas of having a look like DSLR, manual options and auto options. Seems to be the best of both worlds. Hope this can help you all!
It does what it is intended to do, better than any other clock radio I have seen - it wakes you up in the morning with gentle sounds. The guy who wrote the Amazon.com product description did not know what he was talking about. Neither did the manufacture's website last time I checked. This unit actually has two alarms not three. But each of them can be set to wake you up weekdays, weekends, or both. This is what makes this clock/radio/cd so useful. You can set it to wake you up at different times for workdays and weekend days! No more waking up Saturday morning at 6:00am because you forgot to turn the alarm clock off! The unit also turns on it's alarms gently. I particularly like the simple note sequences it can play to wake you up.
This product fit the MP3 player nice and tightly and it was still easy to push the buttons, access the volume, USB and headphone jacks. THe armband Fits very nicely. No rubbing or sliding. The cover is rubbery and if dropped will bounce a little and has great shock for the player. Great protection, look and durability!!!!
NOT PLEASED WITH THE SOUND FROM MY LAPTOP, I STARTED MY SEARCH FOR SOME EXTERNAL SPEAKERS. AFTER READING VARIOUS REVIEWS, I CHOSE THE JBL DUET PC SPEAKERS. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH ITS SOUND OUTPUT, LOOKS, AND EASE OF HOOK-UP. WHETHER IT IS LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO OR THE CHILDREN PLAYING DVD GAMES, THE SOUND PRODUCED IS AMAZING (NO NEED FOR AN EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER)! I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A SET OF PC SPEAKERS. THEY ARE REASONABLY PRICED AND SOUND WONDERFUL. GREAT JOB JBL!
I think that my typing speed has almost doubled on this keyboard. My fingers are also more relaxed, since I don't have to extend them as much.It's definitely good for people moving up from the more standard keyboards, as I found that their isn't a steep learning curve.
Using this inside the house, and just wanted to confirm -- it works great. I am 35 miles outside of Washington DC and pick up all the DC HD channels perfectly. Highly recommended.
Bought this BOSS audio system for my quest van and also bought te dash install kit and wiring harness . The installation was easy . Sounds ok with the existing speakers in the van. I feel the BASS is more with the existing speakers.Only thing disadvantage I see is i need to press a button always to display the time.
I expected a poor looking device that wouldn't hold a charge and that's exactly what I got. However, because the charge was so bad, I had to connect it directly to an outlet before I could play it on a device that also charged. I thought I could replace the battery but found that the screws were not in the device and certain aspects of the device made me believe that the seller may have already attempted battery replacement with poor results. I threw out the ipod, the new battery, the new lcd and all the tools that I purchased to refurbish this device. Bottom line? I will never buy a used Apple device from anyone but Apple.Very disappointing.
We've been quite happy with this set. People who come in to watch sports in High-Definition comment that it's like looking through a window at a stadium luxury seat.My wife is planning to construct bookcases on each side of our fireplace in the family room with the set on one of the shelves. So we decided on an LCD because it would be lighter and more easy to manage. For that reason I wanted to avoid other bulky pieces of equipment. So we passed up a cable set box in favor of a cable card. The technician whom Comcast sent in to do the installation (It's a requirement that one of their personnel do this) had never done a cable card installation before. He made many calls to the office but never did accomplish his task. He left promising a supervisor would be out the next day. I had read in some reviews from other people the set needed a signal splitter to pick up both analog and digital signals. I went to Radio Shack and bought one. This would have worked except the splitter was defective. The supervisor who came out the next day installed one of theirs and the picture has been perfect.My main complaint about the set is the on-screen TV Guide. The instructions seem confusing and we haven't been able to add stations very easily. Out of the box, we haven't been able to page through all of the stations which has been possible on other on-screen guides I've seen. About all we use it for is to identify a movie or program once we have entered the station and are watching.We have had occasional problems with a message on screen, upon start-up. The message reads "Unable to pick up digital signal." I don't know if this is a problem with the set or with Comcast's signal. I haven't gotten around to contacting Comcast as yet. It is relatively easy to work around the problem by entering one of the favorite channels after which the message disappears and one can enter the station one might be looking for.Apart from these difficulties I can't find too much about which to complain.We ordered from Crutchfield which wasn't the lowest quote but we were very impressed with their service. We got the impression that they had real people staffing their store and phones who could take care of us which they did very well.
Previously I used a Harmony H659 remote. Even though all of my AV equipment is outside of cabinets and generally in the line of site for use of a conventional IR remote such as the H659, I would occasionally get the equpment out of sync with the remote. So I bought the AVL300 more for the RF capability.Monster apparently licenses Logitech's software so I expected setup to be simialr to the Harmony. However, I spent several frustrating hours last weekend and could not get the remote to work properly. No help from "help" on the software or Monster's web site. On monday called Monster. There tech support was excellent. I was only on hold 2-3 minutes before getting someone. Since the software is web-based and all remote settings are stored on their server, he was able to see exactly what Iwas doing. Turns out, the Monster software was conflicting with the Harmony software that was still on my PC. Once I deleted that (and turned off my firewall and ant-virus) everything worked perfectly. I was able program the remote easily.My major complaint is the lack of good online help. I would have had a less frustrating weekend if Monster had simply stated somewhere in their help or FAQ that you need to do these things. The tech support guy knew immediately what the problem was so it can't be that rare. In addition, there is very little little documentation for the software so you basically have to play with it for a while in order to figure out how to work all the features. But the good side of this is that the software is very intuitive and helpful.I especially like the ability to program macros (which wasn't available on the H659). For instance, I have a macro soft key that goes through a series of steps to turn closed captioning on and off (normally requires 5 steps on my cable box). I am going to program in soft keys for my favorite channels. Next step is to get some light controllers.In summary this is one cool remote. Some frustration initially but Monster's telephone support was excellent. I chose it over the Harmony 890 because I liked the styling and button size and layout better and over the Harmony 1000 because I prefer to have more hard keys and the conventional look and feel.
Just as described in info, even came with a little case which I assumed wouldn't be the case with the BULK packaging in title. Would recommend
Its getting real boring say the same thing over and over. First rate on service and first rate on quality.
This is a simple, easy to use transmitter.The problem is finding a radio station to tune it to in order to play my I-Pod clearly. I live in a city, and maybe that's the problem, but it seems like there is always static. And when I finally find a clear station, if I drive to another part of town I need to change it again.
I bought this to replace a DLINK DGL-4300 gaming router that was doing ok, but i was having issues getting a good solid connection on my PS3 which was 1 floor and about 40 feet away.Setup is about as easy as it get with the supplied CD to walk you through.I have a total of 9 wireless devices in the house all but 3 are N capable, and with this modem the speed goes up dramatically and pretty much everywhere in the house i get an "Excellent" connection.The other 3 devices which are stuck on G i saw marginal improvement in 2, and total loss of signal in the third.I plan to get N adapters for these 3 in the next few days so not an issue.Made my 55%-65% PS3 signal more like a constant 80% signal and went from avg 1.2MB download to more like 8-10MB download. Vast improvement and i can finally stream HD.IMPORTANT: Do not let the router sit flat on any surface, use the provided plastic stand and angle the antenna AWAY from the rear cables. If you let it lie flat it will get hot, and your signal will be adversely affected by the heat and the fact that its touching the surface.Summary: Excellent N above average G, solid router, very easy setup.UPDATE: Router worked perfect for 6 months, then started to experience intermittent problems where i would have to restart the router once a week or so, a little painful but no biggie. Eventually decided to upgrade the firmware from 2.03NA to 2.07NA. BIG MISTAKE!After the upgrade i was having to do a hard reset of my router virtually every day, i tried going back to 2.03NA which only made things, worse, so i reapplied 2.07NA again and am now stuck resetting my router every day or so, else wireless just will not work.Was such a sweet router for 6 months. Tempted to just buy another but going to try something else instead.WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT UPGRADE to 2.07NA FIRMWARE. DO NOT GO ABOVE 2.03NA!!!
My ageing Canon printer finally &quot;bit the dust&quot; several months ago, and I was anxious to replace. Having worked with the more commercial &quot;laser&quot; versions of HP and Lexmark printers, I reviewed price / performance, making sure to consider consumable costs, ability to print on multiple paper types and sizes, etc. The Lexmark Z42 won hands-down. Easy to use, easy to change cartridges, good support and reliability are all attributes that this little workhorse brings to the table.My first &quot;cartridge change&quot; exposed me to Lexmark's support via their &quot;chat client&quot;. I had a defective cartridge, contacted Lexmark, who walked me through problem determination and then resolved the problem, and sent a replacement cartridge. Good experience.The printer seems to handle most all paper types, and easily prints labels and envelopes. I've also used the printer to produce high-quality images on photo paper.Perhaps the only down side are the printer drivers. When I first installed, I used Win98, and was happy with the driver. When I converted to WinXP, I had a few problems, which required download of additional drivers (which have been updated since then). There is some loss of functionality from Win98 to WinXP drivers.Overall, the printer is a good value and recommended!
I didn't give this a 5 star only because we have had it only for a week. So far this product hasn't let us down! It is very quick and effecient. I hope it lasts long, only because my husband is going on a burning spree! He says it is one of the best ones he has had!
Read the reviews, and you'll notice the cord length for the rear speakers aren't long enough. Also, in the description of this product you see a beautiful remote control; but that isn't in my package. I have no idea why they show the picture of the remote; I must be missing something.That said, the sound quality is fantastic. I bought them for my computer. Installation went smooth, but the sound wasn't pouring out right away. There are some settings I needed to tinker with, and POW! there it is. DVD and CDs sound great, though I haven't been able to figure out how to get my YouTube videos to play though them.For the price, I would recommend them.
Strong amp simple to operate yes its a real 1300 watt amp Its compareable with the big Alpines just half the price for right now.Two years ago I bought the Kenwood 1800 watt amp for the same price, this amp is as powerful as 3 of them.Buy them while you can!!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased this after comparing to the comperably priced Denon and Yamaha systems ($399). The Onkyo had better sound, more inputs and outputs, and a 3 disc changer (as opposed to single), plus it looked sharp. The sound is great across many music types (classical, jazz, electronica) and has the power to fill a good sized living room with rich music. If you are partial to low end bass, get a subwoofer (I did) since the system includes a sub output. For such a small component system, I am very impressed.
I purchased the Klipsch iGroove based on the lower price and advice from several reviewers online that the SoundDock and the iGroove were approximate equals. I loved the Klipsch with the exception of one significant flaw. The bass would buzz and hum on about 5-10% of the tracks - other reviews downplayed this flaw, but it became quite annoying and I returned the unit in favor of the SoundDock. The SoundDock doesn't have any problems with sound. It is what it claims to be: a quality small stereo for iPod; a rough equivalent to a good quality boom box. I'm keeping the SoundDock. The only issues are the relatively high price and that the unit isn't nearly as solidly built as the Klipsch. The construction doesn't seem to affect the sound however, and I don't foresee moving the unit so I'm happy as is.
I have owned my SW720 for over a year and think it is great. I use it in fresh water all the time - mostly as a camera during lake kayak trips. On a recent trip to Maui, I planned to use it in saltwater, specifically during snorkeling and in the surf - a rather vigorous environment. Rather than taking a chance on trashing the camera in the saltwater, which is very unforgiving to electronics, I purchased the PT-033 housing. It worked perfectly. Like any accessory, it takes a little learning, but once I figured out which button on the housing connects with which button on the camera, I had no problems whatsoever. Even in some very vigorous surf, the camera stayed dry. Photos were clear and sharp. Operation is easy, even underwater with restricted visibility through a mask. The hood on the housing makes the display fairly easy to see, even in direct sunlight. A great product that fits the camera perfectly. I recommend it as a way to keep your waterproof SW720 in good condition and as a backup against leaks and destruction.
We purchased this keyboard to use at our cabin in the mountains of Potter County, PA. We have no cable service there so we decided to use an old desktop pc to stream tv and movies from hulu, netflix and the like. The main reason we went wireless was to get rid of two cables (keyboard/mouse). The keyboard has worked great so far, we've used it on about 3 trips up. You pretty much have to be pointing it towards the pc but that is not really a drawback. It took a little bit to get used to the touch pad, not a drawback either, just throwing those things out there. Unfortunately we have to keep that old keyboard around as we power down the place before we leave and the pc requires it's system time reset the next time it is powered up and thus far we've not been able to use this wireless keyboard to set that system time. I'm not sure if that is possible or not? Otherwise it is a snappy little unit and looks good with our flat screen tv/pc setup.
I order a quantity 2 of this item (4 GB total). One set would not pass Dell's memory test. The other set work ok. I returned the bad set and requested a replacement set. The replacement set also would not pass the memory test and when used in my Windows XP system caused errors resulting in a Windows "blue screen". I now have no confidence in this PYN OPTIMA. I am going to try again using Kingston. As a note, Amazon did a great job both with the replacement and the eventual refund.
This product works great and serves my needs perfectly. it connects to the battery with an inline fuse present and is plenty long enough to run it to the handle bars.
I recently replaced my aging PC with an iMac G5, and immediately went shopping for a replacement mouse and keyboard (the original Apple keyboard isn't so bad, but the one button mouse is a pain to get used to). So my first stop was the Kensington Wireless Optical Desktop.After reading a number of good reviews, and given it was apparently designed FOR the Mac, I made the purchase. After using the mouse and keyboard for a few days - I have to say I was very disappointed:The Keyboard:-------------[PROS]1. Rather ergonomic, Mac-specific layout.2. Color coordinates with most current Apple computers (iMac et al)3. Wireless w/ rechargeable batteries included.[CONS]1. Tactile feel that will take getting used too.2. Chunky design.3. No USB inputs (common and useful on most Mac-oriented keyboards)The Mouse:----------[PROS]1. Wireless w/ rechargeable batteries included.[CONS]1. Horrible ergonomics. Horrible - even compared to the one-button Apple mouse that comes with the iMac.Overall, I was disappointed in the setup given the price and reviews. And yes, I understand this is a very subjective domain, as everyone has their own preference for how they want the keyboard to feel, and how big or small your hands are will determine what mouse is a "good fit" - but after being a devout Logitech user for years, I gave Kensington a shot and was disappointed with this product.I returned everything and purchased the Macally ICEKey Keyboard and RFMouse, which are both faaaaaaantastic - but that's another review.Enjoy!
I love printing photos on matte paper and was extremely happy to see Epson offered them. Photos look awsome on this paper. The look as if a professional photo lab had printed them.
Love Love Love this player! It makes your regular DVD's look just like HD!!! Amazon gave prompt service. We had it two days after ordering it!! The price is unbelievable for all you get on this machine. Can't wait to try out the region free movies on it too.
Been into photography since I was 14 years old. Went from film SLR to digital P&amp;S 4 years ago, have owned two casio digital cameras (1997-1999) and a prosumer Kodak DC4800. I finally decided to jump into the DSLR market and did a months worth of reading reviews and comments. Finally bought one and I love it. Amazing Picture, great features, and definately more affordable than the higher up models (10D and 1D).Worth every penny.
I got this so I could skip a pre-amp, and go straight from my USB DAC to my power amp.It indeed does the trick.I have no idea why people pay $$$$ for these crazy passive systems, when a simple resistor-divider devices like this does the trick (without the associated impedance issues, since the higher-impedance output is right next to the amp, and has very little capacitance to drive).
efficient & well built though a little heavygreat price (thanks to the 1,48 $ for one euro)
I just noticed the reviewer who was upset that the new Canon G7 does not offer a RAW format. As a professional photographer... just wanted to offer a couple of comments on that subject. In my humble opinion, shooting in RAW format, in many cases, is a waste of time... even in most professional work situations. The extra steps in workflow, required by the RAW format, are simply not justified in the majority of photography work situations. I have sold many prints, posters, and stock images produced from jpeg files. I have also been published in magazines and travel books using jpeg images almost exclusively. Many photographers have come to view the jpeg format as the "amatuer" format and RAW as the "professional" format, which I believe is really not accurate. I know a lot of professional photographers who make extensive use of the jpeg format (no matter what camera they are using). I have not found a photogographer or editior, yet, who can actually tell the difference in a print produced from a RAW file and one produced from a high quality jpeg file out of the same camera. I have had this same discussion with a former photographer from National Geographic. He stated that he could not tell the difference in a print from a jpeg file and a RAW file either. He said that he, always, shoots in jpeg format. Yes, I understand the additional ability to "tweak" an image in RAW, but if the image is correctly exposed to begin with... very little "tweaking" should be necessary anyway... and working in jpeg is a much faster and more efficient workflow for me. Just my opinion, but I could care less that the G7 does not offer a RAW format. It seems like a great camera to me. Looking forward to trying one out. The feature set seems to be extraordinary.
If you're looking for audiophile-quality headphones, obviously you're not going to get them for $15.I have no complaints, however, about the audio quality, and best of all (from my point of view) these are VERY comfortable headphones. I use them at work, where we are subjected to Muzak all day from the ceiling speakers, so I need something I can wear for many hours without discomfort. My previous pair of headphones (from JVC) were about the worst thing imaginable. These are a welcome sigh of relief, and I'd say well worth the small amount of money. You can hardly get earbuds for this amount, so getting full-size over-ear headphones from Sennheiser is almost too good to be true. Unless you require high-end quality, I don't think you could possibly be disappointed with these.
great quality for their size and price crisp highs and deep lows,amazing sound for a 4"x 6" speaker,highly recommened
The sound quality was not what I expected (not as smooth or bass), but I will keep as a gift.
Linksys routers are a great product for the price. God forbid you ever have to call their tech support! I have been on the phone for almost 7 hours now (4 calls) and the router still doesn't work properly. I finally gave up and bought an Airport Extreme from Apple and (though more expensive) it was so easy to configure and is working perfectly! A tech support friend warned me that he has spent two hours on the phone with Linksys just to return one under warranty. No more Linksys for me!
PURCHASED THE WIRELESS ADAPTER ALONG WITH THE SAME BRAND WIRELESS ROUTER.RAN INTO A LITTER TROUBLE CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER, BUT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE PRODUCT WAS VERY HELPFUL AND QUICKLY GOT MY WIRELESS CARD UP AND RUNNING. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS PRODUCT.
First product was defected due to the left click button not working at all. I gave it a second try and the left click works. Good Mouse.
The item was in the mail quick. It arrived in perfect order and was exactly as described. Man you can't beat that.Randy
I have had no battery problems and have gotten amazingly great pictures inside and outside....however, it is now in New Jersey being repaired for the second time in 2 1/2 years. First the lens cover wouldn't retract. Now it is in because it will only come up &quot;ERR CARD&quot; when turned on. The good news is it is now under the warrenty from the first repair, so no charge this time. It is a lot of fun when it works.
What can you say about a cable? I've dragged mine all over the house, under, behind, and around furniture setting up a wireless network. The insulation has resisted nicks and tears and the connections are still good. No complaints.
This adapter is the same one sold by Magellan but for much less.
I like this one so much better then the one that came with my tom tom. The old one used to actually fall off when i was driving! But this one has never failed me, even on the worse streets of NYC. This thing really grips!! Mine is set up on the dash instead of the windsheld and its peferct because of the long neck, it extends right to me and i dont have to reach far to hit the screen. Everyone should get this!
I bought the black and tan version of this backpack about 3 years ago. I have taken this bag to Japan twice, and to various places in the US. It seemed to be a good compromise between a camera bag and a backpack. I need to be able to carry both my camera gear and other things.Pros:-The camera part of the bag has enough room for my DSLR, extra lens or two, and flash.-The thing that holds the tripod is nice.-The mesh pockets on the sides are great for holding bottles and a small towel.-Waterproof. I forgot the bag had the all weather cover, and was walking around Kyoto in the rain, with an umbrella. The bag still got really wet, but kept my stuff dry-Its discreet. Unless you have your camera gear out, people don't know you are carrying around expensive (maybe) gear.-Well made.Cons:-There arent enough small pockets. There is one in the top compartment, but no slots for pens or anything. So all my memory card cases, batteries, pens, and other assorted little things are all in that one compartment, and I have to dig through them to get what I need. There are two small, oddly shaped pockets on the outside. I use them for a small can of compressed air, dust brush, flashlight, and a few other things.-They say you can take out the padding and the partition that seperates the top part and bottom part (camera stuff goes in the bottom)if you want to use it as a normal backpack. Great concept, but the partition is only held in place with velcro. The problem is when the top is crammed with stuff, it starts pushing the partition down. The partition has never come out, but it bothers me. Also the velcro doesnt go all the way around, so small things could fall down into the camera compartment.-Because of the way this bag holds the camera gear, the best way to access the camera stuff is to take it off and put it down on the ground. This can be difficult if you are sight seeing and there are a lot of people around, or if its wet and/or muddy (although the bag kept my stuff dry during the rain). You can hold it and open the bottom part, but it is awkward. Either way is slow. I have to admit though, that I can't think of a better solution for a backpack like this.-I wish the waist belt was detachable. I never use it, so it is just in the way.I am not totally satisfied with this bag, but when I was shopping for a camera backpack I couldnt find anything better. My biggest complaint it the lack of small pockets. I gave this backpack 3 stars, I would give it 3 1/2, but that is not an option.
Item was received within a few days.Good service.Although item did not serve my purpose. I will keep it for another project.The problem was not the item but my assumtion that it will work.No fault of the supplier. It will work with another connection. I will keep it with my other cables.Thamks.
I needed some ear buds with an angle connector for my MP3 player. I kept breaking the straight in types. These are very comfortable and fit my ears well. The sound quality is very good too.
I have a Tivo and 2 Replays. Tivo is a touch easier to use (our 4 year old can operate the basic playback features), but for all but the technophobe, Replay is slightly superior in terms of flexibility. It takes a few extra key strokes but you have greater control of record options, sorting and grouping of recorded shows, etc. The commercial skip is AWESOME -- but doesn't work right on all shows. When it doesn't work shift to regular play and you're fine. Recent units are much speedier than older ones (I assume a processor upgrade). Both either TIVO or Replay are 100x improvements over vcrs, so you can't go wrong.
I've owned this case for 6 years and only now is it starting to look like I need a new one. My Zune almost looks new as this case has kept it safe and protected. Seriously thinking about just buying this case again instead of looking for another one, with half the quality.
Open box, plug it in, attach the XM receiver with a simple click, turn it up. This product does what it says it will do, sounds pretty good for the size, is lightweight without the batteries, and just plain works. I got it for under $60, and using the mini phone plug headset out to my real stereo speakers, I have XM at home with no fuss. I do wish it had a remote, as the volume buttons are not the most sensitive. The large antenna picks up my XM signal really well, and again,the sound quality is not bad for it's weight. Great buy!
So far I myself have to say that I like this product and will tell others about it. I have two frends that bought the rino and we have used it alot. So if you are going to buy one do so they have a lot of infomation on them and I find more stuff out the more I use it. Only thing would to buy the chip with so to be able to down load the mor detail maps
Just loved it!!!! Lightweight and nice tip. Cheap and good quality. Would recommend and buy again. Not a profesional one but would do great for home crafts!
On some games, the mouse doesn't seem responsive enough to play the game. It seems to delay to long (PBA bowling for instanace). The key board is good, but it doesn't work my yahoo jukebox in next track etc, unless I have the jukebox maximized. My older logitech cordless works everything great. I wouldn't recomend this keyboard and mouse. I like my other one so much better.
Very elegant and sturdy stands that nicely hide the cables. Very pleased with these, would recommend.
For anyone wanting to explore the field of photography, this is the camera! I have past experience with Olympus equipment, but this is the first on the digital side. I am impressed! Money was not an issue, but I still purchased a factory refurbished camera. Word on the street says that refurbed products are given a 500% Q.C., therefore a more reliable item. Of course, the factory warranty is only 90 days instead of the usual 1 year, but most reputable dealers will give their sale an additional year (ask!). On that, purchase an extended warranty; you never know. I have 500+ shots so far, and all I can say is WOW! Olympus stood up tall and proud on this camera, and you will too if this is the camera you choose!! And on any accessories you decide on, make them Olympus as well.
highs are fine, lacking some what in bass, but this may be due to location of speakers, mounted in eaves. but for $30 will do the job.
I'm a computer geek and I've got a sort of complicated network at home:Wireless: iPad, Windows Phone, work laptop, one of my media center PC'sWired: HomePlug bridge, Windows Home server w/8 TB of disk, media center PC, 2 home PC's, and an XBox-360My home router sees a huge amount of in-house traffic: all my machines are backed up daily to the windows home server. I've got a 4-tuner HD card in my recording media server, and it's set to archive ALL of its video to the windows home server. I handle a fair amount of internet traffic as well. Every day we watch 1-3 hours of NetFlix, and I watch an awful lot of YouTube and other videos, as well as pictures, syncing up work files (sometimes in the gigabytes), and so on.Overall the router behaves beautifully. I got it because I wanted a B/G/N wireless router (which this is), but also because of the gigabit wired ports. After all, all my machines are backing up to the windows home server every night, in addition to streaming HD video to and from the server from my media center and xbox!In the year that I've owned this router, I've had to reboot it only 2 or 3 times, and I'm not even sure those were really the router instead of (for example) the homeplug bridge or cablemodem. That's pretty amazing performance for consumer-grade hardware!The configuration pages for the router are a little confusing, but no worse than any other brand. Setting up my port rules and exceptions to be able to reach specific network services within my network from the internet was relatively straightforward. The auto-refresh for my DynDns.org port mapping has worked just fine too. If I had any complaint, it would be lack of explicit support for IPv6 transition technologies. But, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter too much.I'd buy one of these again in a heartbeat, if I was short on time to investigate the current state of the art.Pro:- good wireless support- gigabit ethernet, and it works great!- handles high volumes of traffic over extended period of time with no problem- very reliableCon:- doesn't explicitly support IPv6 transition technology, e.g. ISATAP.Good router, well worth the moolah.
It was probably my own naivet&eacute; thinking that I'd be able to split my ethernet so easily. This is not the device you're looking for, only one of the out ports works at a time.
My daughter wanted simple speakers for her Ipod, and I was hoping not to spend too much money. However, when she plugged the whole thing in on Christmas afternoon, the sound was so distorted that she started to cry. Obviously, not a viable option for a teenager!
This graphic card is a high price but WORTH THE MONEY!!!This amazing card offers the best graphics in technology right now. Its SWEEETT!!!Its runs all my games smooth as u can imagine!
This has worked just fine for me. It sometimes requires some finesse to get both ear pieces to pick up just right, but that may be more of an issue with my headphones than the product.
Unit arrived in fine shape and works. Smooth transaction and the unit was well packed. Thanks
I plugged the fan in and the blades came flying out of the frame right at me. I could have been VERY seriously injured with a 120mm fan. I see it is now unavailable. They probably hurried and pulled it before someone lost an eye.Antec is supposed to be quality especially for a $26 fan. That is obviously dubious. I won't buy another Antec fan again. STOP MAKING CHINESE JUNK WITH NO QUALITY CONTROL.
This HDMI cable works great! It took a little longer than I expected for it to arrive, but it was worth the wait! I would rather wait a few extra days versus paying 10x as much for this somewhere else. I would definately recommend this!
I bought this unit ,hooked it up and had no problems for six months. I read all the reports on it not working and wonder what I did right. I am not a computer savy person,just followed directions and it worked like it was suppose to.Maybe it liked me!!!!PS Some say the ink is expensive,what printer has cheap ink??
Man this baby is smooth...I will never buy another type of external harddrive....quiet...nice size....artsy...I can move it from my Mac to PC and I didn't have to install software....this product is very sweet...
if you are thinking of getting a camera for the web this is the one for you. I use it for 3 web sites and except for no sound it has performed extremely well.Works with most software. The capture program that comes with it is limited so you will probably want to get a picture manipulation program, they have a few here. It works with almost all of them that use the windows video interface protocoal.it's a great way to get into webcasting, or just video conferencing cheaply...
Transcend is a AMAZON staple, and I find their SD cards to be superior to other (sometimes bargain) brands.I have used this card in Kodak's Zi6 camcorder with great results, as well as a Fuji camera z20xd. Very easy to use, and AMAZON frustration free packaging, is a huge plus, particularly if this is a gift.I have recorded over and over on the card, and have not seen a problem with image quality - if anything, it is me being lazy and not wanting to delete things, or burn to DVD. *am I the only one?*This card is handy, and well worth considering.
I use this machine in a home recording studion as well as to record live concerts. It is extremely powerful and has been perfect for my needs. The screen is very bright and the graphics are truly top of the line. It has a ton of very useful features and comes loaded with a full boat of software to take advantage of everything.On the downside, my left speaker quit working the second day I had it (altec lansings), the machine has an anoying rattle from one of the latches and the key board is very hard to get used to. The keyboard is very light and provides minimal tactile feedback.
THis TV is really really nice, the picture is great and the quality is excellent,there are many features on it and they all work so well. the picture, is great, I can't get over the quality (as it should be) the 780psi? whatever the resolution should be -- the 780 is up there and it really is a great picture. I love the fact that you can input so many devices on it, there is about 25 holes for many differenct devices to plug into tv.AS you can see I am NOT A TECHie hahaha, but I do know a great picture when i See it. wI plugged it in and it was all set. and i did a auto installation and it works great!! I did absolutley nothing to get it going the tv did all the work.This is a good deal!!!
This player filled several needs for me. It's low cost. It plays mp3 files on the CDs so that when it is loaded it will still be playing when you're long past wanting to listen. It has a random play feature which I find very appealing. And changing from a day's worth of country to opera to pop to jazz only takes a moment -- changing the CD.If you already have a thirty gig Ipod you don't need this but if you want big music files at low cost, give it a try.
This item is being returned. Notice how the picture doesn't show any devices actually inside the case? What you can't tell from the photo is that this case has no depth to it whatsoever. It is a sleeve, essentially, with a front and back but no third dimension to allow anything to fit inside. Also, what looks in the photo like a flap, is actually stitched down and only open on the bottom edge. It works kind of like some pillow cases I've had, where the sides overlap. The problem is that the overlap is stitched down so tightly that you can't get a phone or camera inside. Even if you managed that, it would not be easy to remove. So then what's the point? This is not a case for something I want to use frequently. Don't buy it unless you need something to store very flat objects in that you will never need to remove from the case. I am out a few buck on this since I have to pay return shipping. An idiot must have designed this.
The mount is very solid and holds the GPS well. It was bigger than I expected but I can deal with that. I gave it 4 stars solely on the price. I think this item is over priced for no more than it is.
This product is affordable and works-as-designed. The individual volume controls work well. I found this product useful when I was traveling via plane and we wanted to share the audio while watching a movie on the ipod touch.
Even after an upgrade to the newest firmware, the wireless connection was buggy. The included &quot;IP configuration&quot; tool never found the camera even after it had obtained an IP address from my router. I had to use the DHCP table from my router to find the camera's IP address. I eventually got it connected to my wireless network (40b WEP, DHCP), but after about 10min it killed all of my wireless connections. Worked ok when connected to wired ethernet network (except that the config util couldn't find the camera). Returning it ASAP.
I love the DVD DiscSavers Slim cases... Very, Very durable and easy and cheap to ship.. I have received many compliments for this marvelous space saving case.... Joe =)
Muy buena camara, Buen zoom y excelente para captar objetos en movimientos. claro esta que no es la mejor camara, pero tienes muy buenas caracteristicas por el precio que pagas, es un buen ejemplo de bueno y economico.
The button was frozen so I could not do HotSynchs.It ended up in the trash.
For me the title says it all. If you are shopping for a DVD player and reading reviews like this one, you really are trying to get the best player possible. I got mine 2 weeks ago, and I can honestly tell you the picture is VERY clean, detailed, and vivid. But for me the most strikeing trait the DVD-CV50 had was the awesome sound! I LOVE BASS, and this Panasonic has got it! I used to use a Kenwood DP5020 for CD's, but when I got the CV50 I immeadiately loaded a cd, and the depth and detail of the sound was simply thrilling!! I love that old Kenwood, but now the Panasonic handles both the DVD AND CD chores!! Now imagine what that does for a modern theatrical sound track!! I no longer just watch movies- I experience them. There are easy to follow on screen &quot;icons&quot; to guide you through the numerous features, and the remote is easy to use. There is only one thing I wish it would do... is play CDR's, if it did it would be perfect. I'll wrap this up by saying that I'm very happy with my CV50, I love the picture, sound and features. Now only if I didn't have to go to the Kenwood to play CDR's...
My family goes swimming quiet a bit. I got the Sports pack to take pictures of the kids underwater in the pool. This is a big hit. It works extremely well. I also highly recommend the Sony DSC-T9 camera. It's great for trips. It's so small you can put it in your pocket and the pics look great.
Highly recommend this product. Wall charger greatly reduces charging time compared with using USB port.
I was walking around town Christmas Day looking for a DVD Player, being the day it was, finding one was really hard. Until I stumbled upon the JVC XVN512SL DVD Player for sale at a store that was going out of business. It was brand new and still in the box, I bought it for a very low price and was excited to go home and watch my collection of DVDs.At first it played my DVDs really well, the picture was great, not too dark and not too bright. The SET UP menus were very organized and easy to navigate through. The on-screen displays weren't annoying or obnoxious. Another thing I really liked was the luminating disc tray and the ability to be able to dim it.It worked like magic the first six days. But I guess it chose to rest on the seventh day, because it stopped displaying any image on my TV. I tried everything to fix it, but unfortunately, those few days of repeatedly going back and forth between movie chapters, reversing and fast forwarding, and operating a good 3 to 5 hours a day, were too much for this poor DVD Player.Luckily, the store hadn't closed for good yet, and I was able to exchange it. Even more lucky was the fact that they had no more of these in stock, so they allowed me to exchange it for a display Sony DVP-NS50P, which is also for sale on this site. That DVD Player turned out to be more suited to put up with my frequent usage and style of movie playing.In conclusion, I will only recommend this DVD Player if you are aiming for VERY light usage. And even then I still wouldn't be sure it will be able to handle it in the long run.UPDATE - October 2009: The Sony DVD player I replaced this with is still working strong despite all the light abuse it's gotten over the years. I carry it around the rooms in my house, and my father uses it almost everyday as well. The outside is a little dirty, and even though the internals of it have not been cleaned at all, it still works fine.
Ordered mine here, had it now for about a week, very happy with it. Lots of music and learning how to rip DVDs on to it for a trip. However, the main reason I got it is the USB host feature, so I can backup my digital SLR RAW files to it. Haven't tried that, but plan to next week.
First off I would like to say that I am just an average camera user with no special skills and I really do not understand what any of the jargon means when people talk about their cameras.I was interested in this camera for several reasons:1. It was highly rated in every review I read about it by people that know a whole lot more about such things than me.2. It uses 2 AA batteries not 4 and not a rechargeable battery. I use rechargeable AA batteries on my own. I really do not like being forced to use the ones provided with the cameras. No matter what they say the batteries will run out and at the most inconvenient time. I can swap the batteries out in an instant or buy new ones. You can't do that with other rechargeable batteries. I travel a lot. I never know if I will have access to electricity to recharge my camera or if I will even have time. For this reason I absolutely insist on AA batteries. This may not be a concern for your standard user but it is to devoted travelers.3. I am not that obsessed with photography. I wanted a camera that would work "out of the box" and let me learn about the features as I go.4. It uses an SD disk. This allows me to use the same disks without buying new ones or buying an adapter for my computer. I can use the same SD discs with my mp3 player and my palm pilot. This is why I refuse to buy items using xd discs or anything by Sony and their insane use of their memory stick. Hey Sony the Beta was great but no one bought it. You are going down the same path with your memory stick. The deciding factor between a Sony computer and the Gateway I bought was the memory stick feature versus an SD drive. I did not buy cameras from Sony twice now because of the use of memory sticks. I have told many people about this and have steered them to other brands for the same reason. Compatabilty is very important in electronics.5. It has lots of cool accessories that I may or may not eventually decide to buy. The main one being the waterproof case. I tried this out at the camera store and it was really cool. It allows divers full access to all of the features on the camera and seems like it is really easy to use. I will be buying it in a month or so for an upcoming diving trip. I will know better after that if it works in the water as well as in the camera store.6. It has a separate watch battery to store the date and time information. That was a major issue I had with my last camera. Digital cameras go through batteries fast. Having to constantly enter this information gets annoying, especially if I am not wearing a watch.These are my initial thoughts after purchase:Setting up the camera was a snap. Everything seemed intuitive and I had no problems whatsoever.I have taken a few test shots in the various modes and am really impressed. It has a lot of detail that my previous camera did not provide.The camera seems to be the perfect size for me. This camera is big enough so that you can operate the buttons without getting a 4 year old to do it for you. And small enough that it can be used as a handheld camera, fitting nicely in a case around your shoulder.My only complaint on this camera and with a lot of them is the wheel that switches the modes. I really wish they would make these things flush with the camera body. This one is better than my previous camera but the wheel still shifts modes when you pull it out of its case. Other than that one minor gripe I am very pleased with this purchase.
This is a an excellent UV filter. The price is good, and the quality is very good. I highly recommend this product.
I received this a few weeks ago. I was looking for something that could read created dvd's as well as the ipod and regular movie dvd's. So far, it's worked great with all three. It's worked hooked up to the TV for regular viewing as a dvd player and worked well by itself.
This unit was intended as storage as part of a NAS system. The unit formatted and worked as expected. The only noticeable distraction is the the hard disc seems to whine while in use. This wasn't a problem for my application as the NAS unit is located where the whine cannot be heard.
I have had a WD Hard Drive for over 6 years and no single issue, I am looking another one to replace the existing one which after a lot of use began to fail, but still kept my data so I can recover my files.BTW, Quantum used to be a great quality in the old times...
These EarBuds are sweet. I bought them to replace my iPod earbuds and boy did they sure do the trick... The Bass on this is amazing. The only thing i don't like about these is you hardly never know if you have them in correctly until u get used to them and break them in. Once they are broken in, they will just slide right into your ear and work just like a charm so you don't have to fuss over if the buds are in your ear right. GREAT BUY!
The manufacturer sells this item based on good hardware specifications. Although the webcam does work on USB 2.0, it performs very very poorly if you have USB 1.1.Assuming that you are using USB 2.0, the webcam still disappoints. In particular, the drivers and software for this webcam are poorly written. No white point configuration, no zoom control, etc.
Has anyone tried viewing the pictures on a television screen? I cannot get this feature to work.
Purchased this Numark unit for the purpose of transferring old LP's to my iBook lap top and then to CD's and so far I am very happy with my selection. Keep in mind this particular model is fairly basic, no bells or whistles here, but if you do not want or need something expensive or state of the art, then this is a good bet. Simple to set up and operate. Appears to be sturdy and does not take up a lot of space. I'd give it a full 5 stars if there was a lever to raise and lower the needle/stylus instead of by hand but that may be a type of feature that a DJ prefers. But for the price, I really can't complain.
We bought this as a "toy" camera to take candids when out with our young children. Our main camera is a full size Nikon D70 DSLR, which we use for serious photography.This camera certainly fits the bill and holds up well against our reference D70. Although higher resolution (the D70 is only 6MP), picture quality is definitely not as good, but that is to be expected with the smaller lenses and image sensor. Still, colors are accurate, shutter speed is quick, and the pictures are nicely detailed.The image stabilization is remarkably good, nearly eliminating shake blur in quick handheld shots. The video quality is also surprisingly good. The video won't compete with a decent camcorder, but is perfect for catching quick clips of the kids doing something cute.For a reasonably-priced camera that easily tosses into a purse or diaper bag and still produces good pictures with little shutter lag, this is a perfect fit!
Excellent compact product. I have had it for 4 weeks now and I have bought a second for my dad as well. Such a far cry from the bulky mice of the past with big USB receivers - the receiver for this one fits right underneath the mouse for easy transport. A sure winner.
Excelente producto y buen servicio, recomendable tienen buen precio, calidad y rapidez, estoy conforme con el serviciomuchas graciasSaludosValente
These things take a bazillion pictures!!!!! Allways nice to have a back up just in case I take a few more then a BAZILLION Pictures when on vacation and can't get my charger pluged in.
The flash is perfect and powerful , arrived in time and in the excellent condition.
Hands down the best lamp for reading that I own. I also have a couple of Ott-Lite lamps for reading but this lamp is SOOOO much brighter and clearer that the difference is absolutely unmistakeable.The construction of this lamp is also impressively rugged - it's no work of art but if your looking for something that you wont throw away in 2 years and use year after year, then this is definitely for you.I bought this for my office and it stands out a lot ! Yes its a little pricey but its worth it. I like it so much I bought a smaller 42W for home use...someone mentioned something about the heat it gives off...this is true it does but it is energy efficient and if you use the dimmer this really reduces the heat - personally mines on 100% all the time - I like it bright !I hands down recommend this product, unreservedly !
not enough instruction on the remote.....lots of functions....but they dont work the TV....you have to reset the color, contrast every time I change channels.....as far as the radio and CD plyer they are okay......
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I had purchased a set of Sony wireless headphones and regretted it after a week. The battery time was the pits and so was the reception. The pop sound it made sounded like someone hitting the ear pieces with a spoon. After two weeks, I threw the damn things away. I then bought the RS 130 headphones and they were great. I could go into the next room and work on the computer with excellent reception and no interference. I also found I could get a snack in the kitchen with the same reception. I then found that I could still listen to the game on trash night when I took the trash cans out to the curb. Not so with the Sony's. The only thing I would suggest is that they add something like tabs or ears on either side of the volume control because when I lean back in the chair, the headrest bumps the knob and shuts the volume down. Lastly, the battery life is the best. I would recommend them to all.
OK so it crashes more than it should, and you can lose all you appointments if you don't back it up. However...The mapping is great, the latest updates have almost every store, park, gas station, restaurant etc everywhere I have been in the US.The Euro map in exquisitely detailed but lacks many restaurants and shops, just major stuff. But I drove around Avignon and Nice like a native!The detour feature and other routing functions can save you hours in places you do not know, or when traffic gets blocked due to accidentsI got the 1 Gbyte SD for $89 at Costco and now have most of the eastern and central US maps and a fair bit of California loaded but I think it will take a 2-3 Gbyte SD to get the whole US in.My wife also depends on hers, but she needs me to tune it up every so often, I don't know what she does but now and then (once a year) she gets it all messed up, I had to reload the whole system once. I think she treats it like just another item in her purse, so it gets a beating.I have used mine for geocaching in dense woods successfully but it takes care with battery usage to do it.There are probably better units for hiking and other battery life critical uses.I have used it to walk around European towns OK so long as you can get in the open enough to get a satellite fix.All round a great Nav tool and a useful PDA.
I got this for my Grandaughter's arrival and it was great! Had plenty of space on her cannon video camera, it took smooth pics with the card slow or fast moving images. I would buy another one of these they are excellant. And Amazon as always did a fast job on delievery!
I thought this would be an ok cam, but it actually has a great quality and it comes with the earphone+microphone... it has been great!
The 4000's come in 2 styles, one for vertical (TSS SAT4000) and the other for horizontal mounting (TSS CENTER4000) and in 2 colors, charcoal and silver. Be sure to buy the correct speakers for the direction you are looking to mount! While both speakers are identical in the drivers they contain - and therefore sound the same. The vertical mount speakers have a base for standing on the floor which can be used optionally. The center model has the wire connections mounted horizontally and centered in the back, and the name "badge" centered and horizontal on the front. The vertical model has the wire connections at the top rear and the "badge" vertically mounted at the front bottom.An optional kit is available for in-wall mounting. I have no experience with these kits.At $500 a speaker these are expensive and you can't buy just one. I bought 2 of these for the left and right channels, and bought 2 matching center speakers. For the rear surrounds, I bought Infinity hvs250 in wall speakers. The system bass comes from a Infinity 350 watt sub-woofer. The sound is amazing.The most important part of any sound system is the speakers. These are among the best and they look fantastic. Highly recommended.
De buena calidad protege bien, y si vas a realizar viajes cortos o para la oficina, es un excelente producto.
I bought this hard drive three months ago. Three calls to Maxtor's technical "support" later, it still won't shut off so that I can remove it from my computer after I'm done backing up my data. In order to remove it safely, I have to restart my system. Sometimes the backup program occupies 98-99% of my computer's memory, making other applications freeze, and the process responsible for taking up all that memory can't be shut - even after restarting. Imagine a program that, once open, won't respond to a "quit" command or CTRL-ALT-DEL ... that's this drive.And the "support" - if you like waiting on hold for 45 minutes to talk to someone in India whose English is, shall we say, rather idiosyncratic, then I strongly recommend that you buy something from Maxtor. As for me, in the future I'll take the risk that my computer gets stolen or burns up in a fire rather than spend another dollar on Maxtor's junk.
I had an old hard drive and all my new computers are serial ATA. I bought this so I could access the information I had on the drive and have an extra portable drive. Very happy with it.
This car dock is a piece of junk. If the song you are listening to has any bass at all, this dock makes it sound like a bunch of fuzz. I bought this because I saw the price and thought I would give it a shot. I tried out five radio stations and messed with it for about 15 minutes to make it sound better but there was no helping it. This just goes to prove you get what you pay for! It's better to just go ahead and invest in a nice one that's a little more expensive.
I purchased this for my dad who does business development for the eastern half of the US. He drives different locations every day and normally has a stack of MapQuest maps sitting on his passenger seat. I had used this product in rental cars and thought the usability was great.However, when we took it out of the box, we realized that it had to be connected to a computer to load maps. We installed the software, hooked up the device and started downloading maps... it stopped us at about 4 states saying that the device was full.I was really disappointed. I assumed that it would come pre-loaded with maps, but could have accepted having to download them. But, I couldn't accept that it would only hold a few states at a time.I did a little more research and for about the same price (a $5 difference I think) I found the Delphi unit which comes with US and Canada maps already loaded. I returned the Garmin and am waiting for the Delphi.
I've given out 4 of these as gifts to my kids. The oldest was about 6 yrs ago and still going strong.
This is by far best quality I have seen in an HD cam. The default HD setting is set at SP which is the middle of the road, but the quality is already awesome. When I changed to XP, that was when my mouth dropped when viewing back the test footage on my 60 inch SXRD HDTV.The coolest feature is to be able to play back AVCHD files natively on the PS3. All you have to do is first is to connect the camera to your PC and get the mts file and put it on a USB thumb drive. Be sure to create a folder on your USB thumb drive called VIDEO and put your mts files there for PS3 to recognize. Next plug it into the PS3 and you will see the most stunning footage ever made by a consumer camcorder.It has HDMI out but it is a mini-HDMI so I have to buy a wire that is mini-HDMI to regular HDMI.The cam is so small you can almost hold it in your palm. It has a very expensive look to it (unlike the 40G version HDR-SR5 with silver grills and very ugly looking, IMO)I am very happy with the SR7. With 60G on board and no silly mess with conventional tapes to worry about. This is a blessing.
I just bought the new cannon camera that is being released next month and have been looking all over for a new camera bag that doesn't look like a camera bag and this is perfect. Although I purchsed it from Inkley's they said that it would be the perfect size for the new cannon along with an extra lense and my old point and shoot digital camera plus a cell phone and wallet. We even tried putting there biggest slr in the bag and I had room to spare. I love it and it is super comfy to wear and has easy acces to your camera along with being very hard for someone to access without you knowing it.I would so buy this bag again.
I bought this bag yesterday but a bit disappointed because my 450D + Battery grip are a bit tight in here. Otherwise it seems to be a nice bag
One thing you have to accept and understand.This, like pretty much all universal remotes is activity based. What does that mean? Well it means it wants you to tell it how you watch TV, how you play a DVD, how you play a game etc.Whats the problem then? Well, this. As with other remotes of its kind, it still cannot work around the problem of devices with cycling controls... What is a cycling control?Lets say your TV has 4 inputs. Some TVs allow discrete selection of that input specifically, however some do not. Some just have an 'input selection' button that cycle 1-2-3-4-1 etc. If your inputs do that on any of the devices you are trying to manage (or for instance if you only have a 'power switch' not an on _and_ an off switch then you are going to be mighty frustrated with this and all other universal remotes...
I never got it to work. It is a pain, you have to load all the stations as "songs". I spent 3 unsuccessful hours trying it with 4 different radios, several stations...I got a Monster ICarPLay and had it working in 1 minute!!
This little system is great! My wife and I have a small record collection and a small apartment, so we were looking for something that would fit on top of our entertainment center. This little unit fit the bill. It is of course a record player, but also has AM/FM radio, CD player, and audio cassette. The record player holds up to 6 records on the spindle and automatically drops them one after another. It is also beautiful dark cherry wood and looks handsome in our living room. There are just a few minor deficiencies that made it 4 stars instead of 5. The buttons are a little hard to read and they aren't in any logical order, so it takes a little time to find the right button. There's no digital tuning on the radio (but the old-fashioned dial adds to its charm). Also, a remote control would be nice and the speakers could be a little stronger.All in all, it's a great looking all-in-one at a great price!
Would not play any DVD-R's that I use. It did play +R's - go figure.Who cares it looks like it wouldn't last long anyway.sent it back! GOODBYE
I could not live without my Trackman. I have one for home and one for the office.
This was ordered to allow me to attach several lenses to my enlarger. It fits perfectly and does the job beautifully. I am well pleased with it.
*Updated below*I won't reiterate all the virtues of this set in detail here - yes, it's got all the hookups you could possibly want and the picture is outstanding. I use it as a TV and a computer monitor and it's hooked up to an upscaling DVD player and a Nintendo game system - none of which suffer any loss of picture clarity. I can't comment on the built-in sound quality because I don't use it, preferring to use my surround sound system or PC for sound. The only thing I see it missing is picture-in-picture, but I'm getting along just fine without it. If you're like me, and don't have room for a larger set, this is the one you want!********This is an update almost a year after the purchase. I contacted Sharp support today because, when using the set as a computer monitor, it won't come out of standby when the PC turns the display off due to inactivity. After about 10 seconds of the display going off, there's an audible click from within the unit. Catch it before the click, the display will come back on. After the click, the set will not come back on no matter what. Sharp's technician was *very* quick to dismiss this as a video card problem, saying the card wasn't sending out the "proper signal". I countered by asking him why hooking two actual monitors to the same cables works and this does not. He insisted it wasn't the TV but said something to the effect of how he could set me up with a service center but would probably wind up being charged if nothing was found to be wrong with the set. I left it at that. No sense in arguing with someone so knowledgeable of their company's product line that they can diagnose a technical issue in less than a minute over the phone.You tell me... Two monitors work. One monitor and a clicking TV does not.Just once I wish I could get a company to stand up for a product after I paid good money for it... I'd definitely take a star or two for this if I could.
I bought a printer from bestbuy not knowing that one doesn't come with printer cable. After finally figuring it out, I came to the one place where i go when i need things in a hurry (thanks to my Prime membership), Amazon. After doing a quick search which yielded a few options, I decided to go with Belkin, a reputed manufacturer of cables and other computer, audio, and video accessories. This cable has worked really well for me over the past couple of months and would recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable USB cable.
I'm not technical enough to comment beyond that. It got here in a timely fashion, worked right out of the box, and noticeably sped up my aging ThinkPad T43.
Although this keyboard claims it is only compatible with Windows PCs and does not include OSX drivers, I am using it with my Mac Mini without significant problems. The Command and Option keys map to the Windows and Alt keys as is normal for a PC compatible keyboard. The touchpad works well. My only minor complaint is that the scroll pad on the right side of the track pad is quite touchy and tends to scroll too fast too easily. I have not yet found a way to adjust this so I mostly ignore this feature. Otherwise, this is a good keyboard for my home theater's multimedia Mac.
This lens has allowed me to get all kinds of shots I used to miss. If getting in close matters, this lens matters. If getting the picture matters, Nikkor lenses matter.Get this lens.
Sony HDR-SR7 AVCHD 6.1MP 60GB High Definition Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 10x Optical ZoomBuyer Beware of this very expensive Camcorder. Mine failed in 130 days of very light use and it only has a 90 day warranty (1 year for parts) . Sony was very happy to charge me $149.00 as an estimate in advance to see if they can bring it back to life. Also be sure to download to your computer often as my 15 plus hours of video on the internal hard disk is almost certainly lost!. That is if you can get the supplied software to stop conflicting with other programs such as Sonic already on your computer. The video quality is excellent in daylight, terrible in low light. In order to view your video, you must carry the docking station around with you or find the only store in the US with a "mini" HDMI cable (not supplied)to connect to a HDTV Sony once again invents an answer to a question no one asked.I am bitter that I spent so much on such a poorly engineered product and I was a fool to spend $1200 on any item with only a 90 day warranty!
Just spent the weekend photographing and video recording lots of activity and didn't even get close to capacity.This is fantastic!
This product does exactly what it promises: it lets you use an old monitor as a second display so that you can increase your Mac's desktop space at minimal expense. I have been shopping for a second video card for several months, but most of the cards on the market are aimed at gamers -- high performance and expensive, and worse, usually requiring an AGP slot. The Sonata fits into a spare PCI slot and works just fine. Performance is perfectly acceptable on my Mac G5 1.8GHz -- when I move windows from one monitor to another there is no slowdown in the display update (a problem with another, older PCI card I had tried), even at millions of colors and 1024x768. I used an old 17" VGA monitor, but the card also has a connector for the (now ancient) Mac monitors (I did not test it, however).
Don't waste your time. The book was interesting until the end. Very good plot but the ending was horrible. I read her other book and it wasn't that good either.
I originally bought this unit for long flights. Along with AIWA Noise Cancelling headphones, it's perfect! Even sitting right next to the wing, with the overhead television playing, I could hear my movie very cleary. The picture is clear, and the unit is small enough to fit into my travel bag along with a few DVD's. I would, however, recommend buying a spare battery if you want to watch more than one movie before recharging the 3 hour battery it comes with. The spare battery has a 5-7 hour charge, and the price is reasonable. This unit really isn't meant to be used without the headphones, as the speakers do not project well, but it is definitely worth purchasing. I use it all the time!! Some other handy uses I have found are: 1) Relaxing in the backyard or on the patio; 2) When you want to stay up later than the rest of the household, but not bother them with the sound of the television. You can just relax in bed with this player. And listen the manual when it recommends that you not use this with the battery if it is also plugged in. You ruin the life of the battery, which I found out the hard way!!
its the 2nd time im buying this item.it cleaned my home dvds my pc dvd and my playstation2 dvd and every time i used it the problems with each of these devices were solved.the disk has little brushes on it which bend over time and then it doesnt clean any more but i used it so many time so i guess it only make sense that i buy it once more.to summerize - very recomneded.
With the aim of protecting my lens, I initially bought the bargain pricedSunpak 55mm UV filterand immediately noticed the loss of color contrast in my images, especially with landscapes.Now I have this Heliopan filter which has cost me 6 times as much but is totally worth it! I guess the special "coatings" (and maybe even the glass) make all the difference.My recommendation: get a reputable brand of UV filter (e.g. B+W, Heliopan or Hoya), or else do without one to preserve image quality.
I've owned both more expensive digital cameras and this one. Though the design is not very stylish, it is easy to use. I bought this camera for uploading pictures to my online store and it works well - you just have to read the instructions. If you don't use the telephoto feature or are too far away from an object, the pictures will be fuzzy. Otherwise, they are sharp and clear. (...)
I have used this MP3/CD player for at least 4 years and it has worked flawlessly for me. It has been powered up at least 12 hours a day playing CDs, sometimes for days at a time continuously. (sometimes when I forget to turn off the player). So I must say it has been very durable for me. The quality is acceptable for me, and I would assume most people listening to MP3 CDs will have low quality MP3s anyway that wont even get close to the limit of this machine. With audio CDs it also sounds good to me.The only problem I have had with this unit is that you can't skip through tracks very fast. It waits until a song is loaded and ready to play until you can skip to the next track, so skipping through MP3 CDs with a bunch of songs can take a while. This is really the only gripe I have with this player/
and I've had mine for about 2 years now.I've played tons of divx on my player and only had one play with no audio. a handful of divx files played with jarbled pixelated color, but it was always fixable by hitting the menu button (main menu, not disc menu) twice. Have no idea why that works, but it does.If you're not using this to play divx stuff, then there's better players out there, but at $49 bucks now, it's a steal.
I love this camera. I previously owned a Sony 3.1 MP, which broke after two years. We chose this camera to replace our Sony after reading many good reviews, and I have to say I agree--this is a wonderful camera for the average user.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;Takes great pictures, easy to use and understand--can't beat it for the price.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;
Excellent product, price, and shipping!!! Looked around locally and on the internet to find these cables at a price that is bargain. I enjoy finding bargains and I will definitely add The Cable Pros to my favorites. I believe that this company has earned my business because it seizes the opportunity to fulfill small orders as if they were large ones. Very impressive and more companies should take notice to this level of customer service.
I bought this camera ...and was extremely dissapointed. I had problems downloading images to my computer, having to shift tthe camera around to different positions. The image quality was awful especially outside ones.I definately wouldn't recommend anyone buying this as their first camera. Save your money and invest in something a little better like the Fuji 2400 or one of the Kodak range.
Crystal clear picture and sound using 5.8 GHz. I also have a wireless router transmitting at 5.8 GHz but no interference problems at all.
I came out here into this forum to see if I could find a way to get the art work for the movie file. As I read all of the negative comments, I saw myself when I first purchased the product. I sent them e-mail after e-mail, only to get a return e-mail, stating that they assumed that my issue was resolved because they had not heard from me in 48 hours. I failed my PHD in anger management and told them where they could go. THEN, in the process of installing it for one last time, I read the file that says "read me"...and I noticed that one must download a critical add-on. They give you the option of downloading this add-on when you are installing. Like most folks, I thought it was another pop-up ad, or that darned Blekko trying to take over my computer, and ignored it. However, this add-on is the magic key that makes the program work like magic. My only remaining issue is that I am compulsively neat and want the art work for the movie like iTunes offers.
Cable appears of good quality and for a Monster branded product was a good price.Beware though, it was not specified that the dvi connect is a male plug.My bad, had assumed it was (and was after) a female plug to connect my existing dvi cable ending with a male plug.I now have to order a female to female coupler to make the Monster cable work (was easier than returning).Amazon, the dvi connection type (male) would be a key technical detail to update regarding this cable.
You'd think all flash drives would be Windows 98SE compatible, or at least they'd make it a point to emphasize that they weren't, in large print. It turns out that Kingston doesn't support this drive for Windows 98SE, though you can see that it was planned to be supported. They offer two drivers that you can try... but neither worked for me or a friend of mine. The price was good, but you'd think they could do as well as other manufacturers as far as compatibility.
my skill level: beginnerI picked up the latest Canon ZR800 from a local store and tried some shooting with it, since there were no reviews of that latest model - but i was totally disappointed with the quality - video had granulation & the worst part was - it has a motor noise which gets dubbed on the tape :(so i ordered this Sony HC48 & i am really really impressed with the performace, great video quality (no granulation) & sound too. As some of you are curious, it has infrared light which is great plus point for shooting in night time. Infact, when i tried shooting in dark with the NightShot Plus turned on and i tried to put my hand in front of the infrared light, I could see a patch of light on my hand, i was really thrilled by that, seeing its actually a light coming out of the camera. Ofcourse you probably need to use a tripod to shoot in night light for better stability.Also, it has various other features/modes that i didnt notice in canon. for instance, it has a color mode to bring out colors more effectively in low light, a shooting mode to capture minute objects like insects etc..I am glad i returned the Canon ZR800 and bought this one
Got this for Christmas, replacing a Infinty 8" sub,I was expecting booming bass, but mine does not sound booming at all, not the best sub out there but for the price its really sweet, oh ya its big, real big. Almost didn't get this based on reviews in other audio forums out there, glad I didn't listen to them.
I bought this pouch to protect an EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye lens I own. It is strong, well manufactured, and protects the lens. Then, it doesn't protect the lens as well as Sigma pouches. Then again, Sigma pouches have large volume, using a lot of bag space.Problem is the pouch is a tight fit to the lens, so unless care is taken, the lens come out without the cap, which is held by friction only.Largest problem with Canon pouches is Canon doesn't include lens hood & pouches with non-L lenses, then charge a nice markup selling those separately. This contrasts with the policy of such companies as Sigma & Samyang, who include a hood & pouch with every lens.
I love this lens.. it is a great all around lens but because of the fstops it is best for outside shooting. Clear pics and it focuses great.
Very cool design. Smoky black plastic, glossy, lit from inside, see-thru, lets you see the electronics. Photo doesn't do it justice.
These binoculars proved well worth the purchase. They are quite powerful and the zoom effect is a nice added attraction. Once they are focused to your eyes the zoom is always in focus. Highly recommend them for bird watching and outside use.
I gave it as a gift to my 4 year old grandson he mastered the controlls in about 5 minutes. If he can do it anyone can.work very well
When this player was working I really enjoyed it and was happy with it (reason for 2 stars instead of 1,) however, this machine after very little use decided one day to stop working for no reason and is now gathering dust in the basement. I've had other DVD players (cheap models) that have worked for years with no issues..I EXPECT MUCH MORE FROM SONY... Read the other reviews..just like mine, this machine breaks after a short time of use.
I use it frequently to transfer pictures from my digital camera's compactflash card. It has two slots one for smartmedia and other for PCMCIA cards. Each slot appears as a drive letter under "My Computer". The compactflash card goes into an adapter which goes into the smartmedia slot.The read and write speed is very good.One problem I had - After installing the reader, I found that my Windows ME would hang during start up (on average once every 6-7 times). First I couldn't determine it was because of this reader, but then I discovered that the machine was hanging immediately after the red LED on the reader lits up. I downloaded the latest driver for this reader. It seems to have fixed the problem. The machine hasn't hung in two days.
I like the iPod Shuffle, in spite of the lack of a display. I bought it to have something to wear for running, and for workouts at the gym. I have major problems with the ear buds and with the iTunes program that came with the iPod Shuffle.The first huge problem was that iTunes for Windows simply didn't work on my Win XP Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop. It barely works on my Win2K Pro CAD workstation at work, but when ripping a CD, I can't do anything else at all on my workstation. It's not a slow machine, Apple just can't seem to figure out how to communicate with the driver software. Is there tech support? No, there are just some "discussion forums" that are staffed by Apple fans who want to help others out. From all the complaints I'm seeing at those fora, iTunes for Windows (4.7.1.30) really is quite bad.My workaround on my home laptop is to rip the songs from the CD's into MP3 format using Windows Media Player, and then tell iTunes where the folder is that Windows Media Player created.So that allows me to have some songs to play on the Shuffle, right? Sure, but the ear buds absolutely STINK. I've bought cheap ear buds that are far better than these oversized solid plastic things that Apple provides. I'm not a small guy, but these ear buds simply don't fit in my ears. If I smile, or grimace during a workout, the ear buds just fall out. It is virtually impossible to wear them while running.Apple should do better than this. For $99, I should bloody well get good high-quality ear buds with the iPod Shuffle. The only reason I gave the Shuffle 2 stars at all is that the player itself seems to work well. The controls of the little lightweight thing are very intuitive and obvious. The only control that wasn't obvious was the "HOLD" function, which allows you to disable the volume and fast forward controls. This is a great feature, since I did accidentally fast forward to the next song when leaning on a curl bench at the gym. Nice touch, the "HOLD" function.Apple, make some real ear buds for this product and get iTunes working correctly with Windows machines, and you'll have a market-killer.
I use these speakers for music played from my computer via a high end amp. They are an excellent value for surprisingly very clean, true, reproductive sound when running flat (no tone adjustments) at, what I consider, low to moderate levels of volume. These speakers do not need a graphic equalizer for balancing out "soft spots". The only disadvantage of these speakers: they are energy hogs and need power, in part, because they are wired at 8 ohms. These are not speakers for vibrating furniture and windows, but will impress an audiophile. I'm very pleased!
Very well made product, material is of very high quality, and craftmenship is excellent (MADE IN THE U.S.A).
The web site incorrectly lists the eh-5 adapter as a charger for the D series cameras. It is NOT. It is only a power cord for the camera and NOT a charger.
No problems with it. We found that the default settings were a bit to sensitive for our power supply (it kept on beeping pretty regular), but the support desk helped us fast to adjust this setting, with the software that comes with it. So now it works fine, and we alreadey bought a second one. An other advantage is the size, they are nicely compact and the software will take care that our server is shut down without problem in case of a power outage.
I am very happy with the pressure cooker, I think 6 qt is a good size, love the stainless material
I am very impressed. I have had my printer for about a week and have enjoyed every moment. I have found it easy to use and the picture editing software is good.PRO'S: 8 1/2 x 11 pictures are perfect! Colors are bright and vivid and extremely CLEAR! No grainy ink dots or lines.Fast (but not a speed demon)Ink was easy to install (click in place and a light comes on to let you know that the cartridge is installed properly).The 2.5 inch viewing screen angles so that I can see the image on the screen even when the lamp is right above me. No glare.The menu was easy to use. I thought it was very easy to set up for my personal preferences.CON'S: This thing is extremely large. I have a printing drawer built into my computer desk and the MP500 would not fit into the space. Made my other all-in-one look like a baby. I had to make room for a smaller table on wheels in the corner to put this baby on and purchase a longer USB cable ($25).USB cable is not included (most printers do not include this item).Shiny and black make this beauty a dust magnet and shows every fingerprint.Anyway, the cons would not prevent me from purchasing this item. I searched forever before deciding on it. I didn't think the price was bad at all for what you get. The print resolutions up to 9,600 x 2,400 dpi color and 600 x 600 dpi black are what pushed me to buy it. I'm not disappointed.A button must be pushed to open the slot where the paper comes out. I am finally getting used to opening it before trying to print. Pushing the button will become a habit before long and I won't think much of it but it has annoyed me a little.I bought the Canon Powershot S2 before Christmas and I think the two items truly compliment each other. I've taken amazing pictures of the moon that show craters in great detail (I'm not a very good photographer and I'm still getting impressive results) and the MP500 prints each picture beautifully. This is a winner!
Am very pleased with the ethernet cables. They're of great quality at a good price and shipping was fast. I also really liked how many different size/length options were available.
If you check the large picture the drive says 2.1 GB. Makes sense because I don't think the bios supports 20 GB
As a scholar who works with books and other printed sources a lot, I have long been on the lookout for an easy way to scan text into my laptop. I've tried using both flatbed scanners and digital cameras for this purpose, but I've found both to be awkward and time-consuming. That's why I was pleased to discover the C-Pen 20 - it's not perfect, but it does the job quicker and more easily than any of the alternatives.PROS:- It's easy to use; you just press the pointer to the page and a light comes on to let you know that the sensor is active. You then sweep the C-Pen from left to right at moderate speed as if it were a highlighter, and it converts the text on the page into electronic characters on your computer.- The text instantly appears wherever the cursor on your screen is located, so you can use this device with just about any Windows program (e.g., Word, Access, etc.).- The recognition rate is higher than I thought it would be; it's better than 99% on book-sized text. In practical terms, this means that you'll get one or two errors on average per paragraph, but these flaws are easily corrected (particularly if your spell checker highlights them for you automatically).- It's small and easily portable, so you can take it with you to libraries and archives with a laptop.CONS:- The character recognition is sometimes thrown off by underlining and other marks on the page.- You must use it with a PC or laptop that has a USB port (it doesn't run on batteries like some scanning pens).- Even though it recognizes just about every major language written in Latin, Cyrillic, or Greek letters, it can't handle older typefaces (like German Fraktur). It also has trouble recognizing some symbols (such as footnotes).- You have to scan each line of text one at a time, so it's not necessarily the best solution if you need to copy many pages of text.The bottom line is that the C-Pen 20 has been an excellent investment for me, and I recommend it to anyone who's looking for an easy way to transfer printed text into an electronic medium.UPDATE (2011):I wrote this review almost five years ago. I continue to think highly of this product - despite the occasional error, I'm still amazed at how accurately it reads text most of the time. I only have two caveats to add:1) The original grey and beige C-Pen 20 doesn't work with newer 64-bit versions of Windows, only 32-bit ones. This is tricky - if you bought your PC or laptop in the past two years or so, you may be running a 64-bit version of Windows without realizing it (they both look the same to a non-technical user). You can check which version you have by going to Control Panel and selecting "System" - it should say "32-bit" or "64-bit" under "System Type." If you have a 64-bit copy of Windows, you'll need to buy the newer C-Pen 3.0 or 3.5, or else see if you can find a black C-Pen 20 (which is also 64-bit compatible).2) Digital cameras and OCR (optical character recognition) technology have improved dramatically over the past few years. If you need to scan multiple pages of text into electronic form, a digital camera and a good software program (Finereader or Omnipage) might be a better alternative. For saving snippets of text, however, the C-Pen continues to be the best solution.
HISTORYI had this printer given to me for free about 4 months ago and thought I would give a try. Heck it was free so why not give it a chance right? It even came with ink cartriges! I have read so many reviews here on Amazon about how unhappy some people are with this printer, especially with driver support issues. I typically do not write reviews, but I felt compelled in this instance to provide my 2cents.SETUP - LINUX UbuntuI have Ubuntu Linux installed on my Dell Workstation and all I had to do was basically plug this HP 5510 printer into the wall and hook up the USB cord. Seriously, I did nothing else and Linux recongnized this printer and supplied all the printing and scanning software/connectivity all on its own! I could not believe it frankly, but I am here to tell you this is exactly what happened.I literally was printing/scanning/copying with 5 mins! I am very happy with the print quality and so far this printer is VERY reliable and pretty fast too. I have not tried the FAX so I cannot comment on that.Oh, I am still using the original ink that came with this printer! No I don't print reams of paper every week, but the kids do their homework and crafts on it every week. If I knew how well this printer was going to perform I would have paid for it!I hope this helps those people out there using some flavor of LINUX as this printer really is "plug & play":)
This is a very good value as most HDMI cables cost $35 in the stores. It worked fine for a computer to TV connection.
To start off, I am coming from a Logitech Cordless Click optical mouse which I liked very much. My main gripe with the previous mouse was that it chewed through batteries like crazy, so I searched for a corded one instead since they are basically free to own.This mouse is smooth and accurate. I haven't had any trouble with the pointer jumping around like a few reviewers said nor have I felt that the mouse was too small for my hand (average male hand size). The 4th button (button with magnifying glass) serves as a back button if the setpoint software is not installed which I would recommend as I found it useless and later uninstalled it.I am giving the mouse 4 stars because I do find the clicking to be a bit noisier than my old mouse (although I've gotten used to it) and the scroll wheel is relatively hard to click and noisy when pushed. Overall it is a good laser mouse for the money.
I have been using a Toshiba modem and a Netgear router for a couple yearsand always had to do network cycles. This modem is the easyist and most efficiant unit there is. Very easy setup and much faster than what I had. Works great for 2 wireless laptops.
The Acer iRhythm 900MHz Wireless Remote Tuner works as advertised.Easy installation (get the software updates online), very good sound quality, a very clever device that is handsomely designed and well constructed.In addition to being able to access a (seeming) zillion internet radio stations, the remote device can also wirelessly "broadcast" your music playlists (or internet radio) from your PC to your home sound system or headphones (using the included small remote receiver).It is recommended that you also install the latest FREE versions of Windows Media Player and Real One Player. Somehow these players interface with the iRhythm Tuner and expand its capabilities.A cautionary note: The iRhythm software may tell you, incorrectly, that you have obsolete versions of Windows Media and Real One Players. This slight error does not affect the functionality of the unit and can be ignored.The unit is optimized for Broadband/DSL connections but will operate with a good 56K modem connection. If you can stream music using Windows Media or Real One Players then the device will work on your system.Summary, it is a fun and highly practical device that enables you to squeeze more audio entertainment from the internet and from your PC.
Bought november 2011.Today the 1/4" jack detached inside another adapter making THEM BOTH USELESS !!!!!!!BEWARE .... Don't buy this device.ByeFortunately it became unavailable at Amazon.
idk what the general confusion is towards this mic and windows 7 x64. i've read that it works, and that it doesn't. but i have had no problems what so ever with this mic on my win7 x64 system. dont be scared to buy this if you are a 64 bit windows 7 user looking for a desktop mic on a budget. this is probably the best mic you're going to get for the price range.
Delivery took 8 days. Item operates smoothly and quietly.Anyone looking for a basic slide projector would be satisfied with the 4200. Be sure to note that you will also need to purchase a lens.
Very happy with it and also the price I paid for it.
I just purchased a VR-1 TV Volume Controller to keep the volume of commercials from blasting the remote out of my hand. To my surprise not only did it resolved the issue with the commercials but it also makes the programs much more enjoyable. I can now enjoy the whispers as well as the explosions instead of grabbing the remote.My TV supports both HDMI and Component RCA Video and Audio inputs. The VR-1 is connected in the audio component connections.This way if I won't the sound without the VR-1 I change my channel to the HDMI channel. If I won't the VR-1 to maintain my volume I switch to the Component channel.While the TV remote adjust the sound as normal. The only this I use the remote for now is changing the channels.
The D-NE510 and 518 have impressive features like resume within the middle of an MP3, and fast forward within MP3s, as well as support for 16 to 320 kbps, Variable Bit Rate (VBR), and sampling frequencies of 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz -- all features any audio book listener would want -- however, even though it supports 16 to 24kbps, it only supports 400 mp3s per CD. If you encode at 16kbps mono, only good for audio books or speech, you end up with well over 400 MP3s. Some of my audio book CDs have 900 MP3s on them, and all of them have over 400 MP3s. I find it odd that they will let you have 999 ATRAC3 files, and claim that you can fit 490 ATRAC3 songs on a CD, yet even if you wanted to compress your mp3s small enough to fit over 490 songs on a CD, sony won't let you.Let us say that you have audio books on CD with tracks every 3 minutes. You extract and compress them to MP3s at 16 or 24kbps, even 32kbps. You are left with over 20 files that are about 700KB. We already know that a CD can hold 650 to 700 megabytes, that gives us 1000 MP3s per disc. Sony only lets you have 400 MP3s per disc.This means that you can only fit 20 audio-book CDs worth of mp3s on to a CDR. The rest of the CD is wasted.This gives sony's ATRAC3 an unfair advantage over MP3. I would not have purchased this if I had known because none of my audio book CDs has less than 400 tracks.
It's been 12 weeks and still no rebate check from Visiontek or Amazon. According to the rebate form, the checks were supposed to be mailed in 6 to 8 weeks. The wheresmyrebate.com web site keeps spitting out the same error every time: Your session has terminated or an error has occured. Please click the following button to start again.
This is a real nice case for the Olympus camera, but it is bulky. The camera is not small either, but add the case to it and it is a lot to heft around to your swim and/or dive area. Have only used it to snorkel depth at this point, but it is sturdy and appears well made. Since I like all things water, I always buy Olympus camera's since they make nice underwater cases that are a value compared to Ike Lite and others. Recommended.
I bought this camera mainly for it's small size and ease of use. I spent hours comparing and I am very pleased with my final choice. Buy the Elph2, it is more rugged than the Elph and also does not have the pop up flash(this breaks very easily) It works very well if you wear it on your belt, I recently went to NYC on a school trip and everybody loved its small size.
Aluminum alloy is a way if you want to avoid a fan for cooling your hard-drive. This is a well design and very sleeks looking case. I have seen LaCie and other external hard drive manufactures using Acomdata's case. Firewire and USB 2.0 are more compatible for older laptop like mine, which only use firewire and the slow USB 1.1.Yes there is an On/Off switch, which some external are too cheap to put on. There is plastic grill in the front to let air through. Very easy setup with big screws.One issue that I have noticed since using this case is the sound insulation. I got a noisy Seagate Hard-drive and the slim aluminum case has no sound insulation, which is quiet loud at time. My old Western Digital plastic case had a quieter hard-drive. So sound level is not all about the fan, it also include hard-drive mechanics.Overall it a good buy.
I have had a 2550L for several years and it has been fabulous, the best printer I ever purchased. However, HP in their latest printer updates, made it so this product will NOT work. As of 11/1/2012 HP has stated...they are aware of this problem and will be releasing a solution "in the near future" As of today HP has not done it. Check HP website in the forum for updates.
This is an excellent scanner. In the last 6 weeks I have used it to scan slides, film, photographs and b&w; documents. It has not disappointed me. Before I bought this scanner I consider the Epson 4800 and Microtek ScanMaker 400S. Both these scanners had higher resolution, but the reviews suggested each had significant problems, either with speed or software.I bought the 8400F scanner primarily for its ability to scan slides to use in PowerPoint presentations. It does this with no problem. I've made prints from scanned slides and as long as the size is kept small the prints are fairly good. Expect to have to sharpen scans of slides to have them look their best. The resolution of the scanned slides is sufficiently high that sharpening is not a problem. Scanning slides is also relatively speedy. At the highest resolution it will automatically scan 4 slides in about 10 minutes.The results of scanning color photographs are excellent. The colors are great and detail excellent. A little sharpening made the images look even better.Black and white images/text also produce excellent scans. They are clear and crisp and make excellent copies. The ability to scan to a pdf and to add to pdf's, unlike Canon's earlier software, is a real plus. Be aware, however, that these pdf files can be large because even scanned text is consider an image.In using and evaluating a scanner it is important to keep expectations reasonable, especially with respect to slides. Even using photographic techniques it is difficult to get great prints from slides, so don't expect the same quality from and inexpensive scanner. However, it is possible to get good, useable scans of slides.
When you have a widescreen laptop, you know that finding a bag that is stylish with the right dimensions can be tough. I was so glad when I came across this bag. As reported by other reviewers, that bag is not as tapered as the photo would indicate. It is more rectangular. The interior is nicer than expected. The red interior of the black bag makes it easy to find things in the roomy interior. It is a well made bag. Leather would have been nice, but I'm sure it would have made the bag price astronomical with the quantity needed for this size bag. The croc-embossed vinyl is high quality and I have no qualms about taking this bag anywhere. I'm a snob when it comes to material content, but this bag is a quality item and I would buy it again. If you need a bag for a large laptop, grab this one because you aren't going to find anything in this price range that is better. Recommended~!
The item was exactly as described, it is small and had the extra attachments for different types of Ipod's. It charges and plays the music well..what's not to like? The price was also just right! Very satisfied with this item.
I think Olympus has missed the boat here. This camera in no way improves on the 5050. After falling with the camera in my hand and breaking it I decided to 'upgrade' to the 5060 and so far have been disappointed with the results in "low light" ie any indoor shots, and the macro feature isn't as sharp.I wish I'd saved the money and had my old camera repaired.
Buy this card if you don't want the hassle of multiple cards. Huge amount of room. I loaded it and was good to go for hundreds of 10 megapixal photos, 10 video clips, and still had a lot of room left! Got my whole two week vacation on one card. With brand name Fuji, I didn't worry about quality, and so far so good. I found buying online was a great price over my local stores. I could of picked any card. I am still glad I chose this one.
I had the Gateway M305CRV for about eight years and it still runs fine to this day. Sure the fan is a little loud, but this computer will never die. Mine has even been run over by a car, don't ask, and all i had to do was get the screen replaced and it worked perfectly again. I get mine cleaned out every 2 years or so, which makes it run like new. I dont think I know anyone who has a laptop that is eight years old, been through what mine has and still runs. This laptop rules!
The texture of the camera bag was excellent. Was not disappointed.Very durable & will last a long time. Have room for 2 full size Kodaks. Could not have gotten a better bag in a retail store, at the price offered.
The RCA RCU1010 is a nicely designed &quot;universal&quot; remote that's not universal. It wouldn't learn all the codes for a brand new Samsung HD satellite receiver or an older Yamaha audio receiver. On the Samsung, you can't use up and down channels with the DirecTV guide, so you have to enter the channel from the numeric pad. It gets it done, but eliminates the convenience of the guide. On the Yamaha, the input codes in the presets are wrong. The tuner button turns on the VCR, for example. The RCA won't learn the correct codes or learn the codes for other inputs or DSP settings.Setting codes on the equipment that is compatible is tedious. The learning mode is successful in capturing the codes from the other remote only about one in four tries.If you have all RCA equipment, this is probably a good choice. The macro function has great potential. But if you, like most everyone, have an assortment of manufacturer's equipment, try another remote.
OpinionFredrik in Sweden.I had a 3 Mpix Olympus D-550 (C-300) for 12 months and it has been very difficult to find a better camera when it broke.I first bought a Casio QV 5700, a semi-big and very sophisticated camera. It had all the features I wished for, bright optics, manual settings etc. but the size and ancient slow action bothered me. I swiftly returned it.I realized I wanted something pocketable with great performance. Since no reviews on the web met my demands I finally went for the G600, the heir of a test winner, unreviewed until now.---The G600 with a spare battery and 512 Mb is a good setup. After the first charge of 14 hours the battery was good for 250 images (no flash, always display and 3 unloads) The very first charge also charges the onboard memory battery so it will perform better after that. It also takes 10 cycles before the battery is ripe. I expect 300-350 images.Charging takes 2 hours with the bundled charger, neat.---A normal image in fine mode takes up about 1500-2800 kb of space. =&gt; 240 images on my SD card.---The shutter lag is ok, but not as awesome as I got the impression of. (with focus lock it is pretty instant)I flung a stick into the evening air and shot it while it fell and the result was really neat and sharp. (See sample)Startup time is really quick.---The size is dreamy. You can hardly feel it is in your front pocket on a pair of tight jeans. The metal gives it a sturdy feel.The blue LED's on the front are a nuissance. They provide extra light for focusing etc. I don't know when they are activated, or if I can turn it off.---I have some sample images for you here.All handheld on a grey spring evening in Sweden.http://www.microsaft.com/g600/ this page.ProblemsI dislike using flash, as a result indoor images turn up dark.Some are VERY dark with the automatic setting in spite of normal illumination.I somewhat enhanced this by increasing ISO to 200.Still not as good as my Olympus D-550 (C-300) in low light. I feel it necessery to switch between ISO modes for indoor and outdoor shots. Requires clicking in the menu.The G600 wants to use flash at all times indoors. Flash make the pictures flat and boring. I want to capture atmosphere, not cold hard vectors.---The Automatic &quot;focus depth&quot; was very tight.If I focus on my face, the eyes look great but the nose gets blurry. (My nose isn't huge). I am not sure how to compensate for this. (still learning)In macro mode this is apparent when shooting a fat larva where half the larva is out of focus. Unless you only photograph coins... this is a problem.---In the evening, the automatic light control make the images a tad less bright and less in contrast than real life. Increasing brightness and contrast +25 and +25 in Pshop helps evening pictures.I suspect this can be adjusted in the white balance settings.Much of this can be compensated for, with internal tweaking, once and for all. The colors overall are very natural and life like.---The multi spot autofocus tend to pick the items in the background and not the thing I want to shoot.I saw no reason to use spot metering until I got the G600.---The amount of &quot;flawed images&quot; are less than with the Casio, and I think that when I get used to this one it will perform as well as the point and shoot Olympus. I am well on my way.---I would love it if it had a &quot;speed dial&quot; to chosebetween different scene modes.The sound and avi format works very well.16 seconds amount only to 2800 kb.---I'd rather they had two compartments for batteries than two for memory cards. Running out of juice is a bummer when you are to shoot the sunset from the top of a hill.---Some would say that the zoom is too fast.It is, like the Borg would say, ...efficient.---It could be easier to record sound and movies. The menu system requires clicking... clicking...---I need to test the lense and ccd more, with some colorful sunsets, but so far the quality is really nice. I can count individual strains of hair on my head on my images. I'll keep this one, because it is portable and creates great images under the right conditions and decent images under strain.A third battery may be an investment.Manual settings will work out some of my problems.---/FredrikMy free for all, no copyright 1000+ image archive.(Most shot with the Olympus, but that will change.) http://www.microsaft.com
This is my second pair of these headphones. The first pair is still working wonderfully after a year and a half of use at the gym. I bought the second pair to keep at work for when I'm stuck at a computer all day.Top Reasons I love these Headphones:They fit well with glasses and/or large earrings.They stay on far better than similar "ear-bud" headphones.Wrap around design means I don't need to jam them into my ears (ouch!).No foam covers to sweat through and get all crusty.Cute colors!Great value for the price.Long cord means I am not tethered to my music source.Small unobtrusive design keeps the fact that you're tuning out the world from being obvious.People around me can't hear the sound.With reasonable volume, I can still hear people trying to get my attention.I'm not overly sensitive about the sound quality of what I listen to. It sounds good to me! (not blown out or flat) These headphones do not sound like sticking your head into a live concert. If you want to play them REALLY loud, or hear only bass, buy some larger headphones. If you want small good quality cheap headphones for personal use that are comfortable and look good, these are it. Putting on the wrap-around ear things takes about one minute of practice to get used to. Fit with any headphones is a personal choice, so don't be militant if your ears are shaped differently than mine. These are the best wrap-around small phones I've found yet. Enjoy!
Me agrada mucho este control ya que puedo manejar todos mis componentes SONY sin tener que estar buscando cada control para cada compenente, ya que en uno solo manejo todos.
I own a Nikon D50. I have had this camera for about one year and it has got dust on the sensor over time. I tried to use a Q-tip to clean it and this made worse. Then I found this product. I was suspicious at first. When I received it, I tried it on my camera immediately. I followed the instructions and gave it a few tries. It worked. Now the sensor is clean.
The radar works as well as I had imagined. The alerts are somewhat annoying but they do keep you awake.
I bought the very first mp3 player that ever came out. I have owned dozens of them since then, but never an IPOD. All Apple has done is to popularize the idea by lavish marketing and advertising. I suppose I am a purist, but this product was made for newbies. If you aren't a newbie, you wouldn't bother with it. My latest mp3 player is an RCA Lyra jukebox. It holds 20 gb of music, video, pictures, and/or computer data. The screen is about 4 times the size of the video IPOD's and movies look great on it. I paid $350 for it a year ago. I rarely watch movies on it, but always take it with me to the gym for the music. The only problem with it is that it's not easy to use. I have extensive experience with the devices, so I can cope, but even I don't know everything there is to know about it. But, I know enough. I guess my whole point is that if you're willing to do the research and learn more about audio and video compression technologies (in other words, become a geek like me), there are better products out there that'll do what you want with them for less money. What you're really paying for when you buy an IPOD is all the advertising Apple has wasted its money on by overmarketing its products.
I bought two of these toner cartridges since the price seemed very good. I should have known the price was too good. The first cartridge would not work at all. The paper jammed everytime the printer tried to feed it through. I tried the second cartridge and it works some of the time. Is this good enough? NO! Save yourself the frustration and buy something else. I'm really amazed the Amazon puts their reputation on the line with a product such as this. They should be ashamed of selling something like this.
THIS IS A GREAT BEGINNERS MAP. IT WILL HELP YOU LEARN THE NIGHT SKY BETTER FIRST OF ALL. IT HAS THE R.A. AND DEC. SETTINGS FOR THE 600 OBJECT FOR SETTING CIRCLES OR GO-TO SCOPES. I DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE VERY GOOD FOR STAR HOPPING, NOT ENOUNGH DETAIL. I DID BUY 2 MAPS TO PUT UP IN MY DOME. THERE GREAT EYE CANDY AND I CAN QUICKLY SHOW MY GRANDKIDS (10 & 12) WHERE WE ARE LOOKING AND THAY LOVE IT. THAN ARE FINDING THE STAR AND THE WEIRD FIGURES IN THE SKY WITH A LITTLE HELP. I MADE SURE I CAN TAKE THEM DOWN SO THAY CAN GO OUT IN THE FIELD WITH US. MADE FROM TUFF BUT SOFT PLASTIC, DEW OR A TURNED OVER DRINK NOT GOING TO HURT THEM. YOU MUST MADE SURE THAY ARE DRY WHEN FOLDED AND STORED OR IT WILL GET MOLD ON IT. YOU WILL OUT GROW OF IT BUT I DON,T THINK YOU GET RID OF IT IF YOU GOT KIDS OR DO PUBIC STAR PARTIES. HOPED THIS HELP. ODELL C.
This book is an insult to its readers. I want my money back!!!Donna Tart is wonderful with words, but there's no plot here, no message, and even no ending that I could see. I loved her first book but this book has a rambling, go-nowhere style that is shocking for an author of her abilities. I am a published writer myself and I think if this had not been Donna Tart's book it would have seen one rejection letter after another. And HOLY COW where was the editor!!!??? Was she locked in a closet until after the book was printed? This isn't even a passable first draft of a book. Shame on you Donna for not applying your considerable talent to make this the book it could have been.
This product has served us well. When we need a charge on our cell phone(s) in the car, it does the job.What more can you ask for?
The switch seems to work well. I wish that the connection between the switch and the cable were a little tighter. If I move the switch to adjust a cable or clean around it, the optical audio cables sometimes disconnect themselves from the switch. It would be neat if they came out with a remote for this product to switch source.
I bought these headphones with expectations of being blown away with impressive bass and pure sound. On all counts I have been let down by Monster. The headphones are well built, cables are flimsy and ear tips are not comfy. I also owned V-Modas, Sennheisers, Klipsch and Skull Candy. Though Klipsch cost @ 79 they provide superior sound and comfort. I was planning to ditch them for the Monsters but no more. I am sticking to my Klipsch's. To get the same level of sound and bass from the Monsters means me having to use the triple sleeve ear-tips and pushing them as deep as possible into my ear canal. Rather uncomfortable after a few minutes of use. Save your money folks and look elsewhere until a redesign is done.
Love this lens. Came quick and I've yet to stop using it. Very sharp. Looking at the 85mm next. Great for video work
Speedy delivery. Product was very well priced and works great on my HP laptop with HDMI to my LCD monitor which accepts DVI-D.
I was disapointed in this product because this product is not compatable with a 32 bit system. I think this information should be noted in a prominent place.
this tripod is great and a must have for photographers! i used it when taking portraitures and plan on using it out on the field for landscape photos.
These work sufficiently well for me in the low to moderate noise level environment I use them in; however, I must advise that the vast majority of folks I've let try them can't tell the difference when noise-cancellation is on. I find this mystifying, but whatever - human hearing is quirky, I guess. While it's true the level of noise-cancellation is limited, I find it just enough to let me focus on the sound coming through the speakers rather than the ambient noise. Also, in contrast to noise-isolation, I can still hear it when folks speak to me, or something happens that requires my attention. So, I'll keep using these, but a blanket recommendation isn't possible.
I thought I was getting the latest version of the product I ordered but it was not.
I have to agree if you have a D40 or D40x don't bother with this lens. It will not auto focus. You get an assist while manual focusing (a small green dot will come on if you half press the shutter while manually focusing). This is somewhat helpful but also tedious. This lens should be great for low light but, I wouldn't know because you can forget about trying to manually focus in low light.On the up side this lens is super sharp. If you have the time to get the focus right the shots are great. f/1.8 is more than I really need but nice to have. 50mm on a DX body is a bit awkward. To me, it feels either too close or not close enough. This is a prime so YOU have to move to zoom in or out :-PI don't use this lens as much as I would like because of the focus issue on the D40. I know this goes against all the raves and I really do want to love this lens because of the sharpness and low light potential. Unfortunately on my D40 it does not meet my needs. This lens is more for film or FX digital.
I got my Zen a few weeks ago and have loved using it. It holds a ton of media and displays it on a surprisingly high quality screen. I decided on this unit over the iPod because I have had two iPods both of which have lasted no longer than a year and the Zen is about $100 cheaper.Pros: Compatibility!!! Not only is this device compatible with almost every form of video, but you can just drag and drop files onto it. You can also use it as an external hard drive and even partition it as such. A/V quality is excellent.Cons: Creative definitely has the right idea by adding more tactile buttons, BUT the most important button of all (the select button) is not tactile. This makes it a little difficult to use but I am already very used to it. It is also a little on the thick side, but I am hoping this will mean that Creative didn't miniaturize everything so much that the hard drive will fail in a year like the iPod. Some people complain that the 60GB Zen doesn't record radio, but who on earth wants to listen to a lousy radio recording all the time?!?Overall, I am very happy with this unit and so glad to be free from proprietary rights issues that plague Apple.
I have tried all kind of batteries, this is the best, it last for ever.I bought it for my camra and it still working , I am very pleased.
Outanding picture, beyond my expectations. Nice job by Amazon in filling the order and delivery. I don't know why anyone would shop at the brick and mortor stores any longer.
My wife bought this "Creative Zen V Plus" for me on my birthday (summer of 08').I immediately found the product fairly easy to use and small (very portable).I especially like audio books, and downloading those big files onto this product worked good. The design, color and other parts of the design are great.However this is where the fun stopped. The little headphones have horrible sound quality, and I found another pair of headphone to increase the sound quality (adding to it's price). I also found the battery life to be quite short. Every time the unit shut down, it used a ton of battery power to restart it. At least with batteries you can keep yourself powered away from a computer, yet this unit requires a computer for recharging.So with the success I did have, my wife went back to the store and bought another "Creative ZEN MP3 Player" for herself.This second MP3 player did not work because it would not hold a charge. So while she was getting over her frustration, I took it back to he store and exchanged it for another. We brought it home and again this exchanged unit would not work as well. The video player inside would not work, and again my wife was frustrated and upset (to put it mildly). We brought the forth unit home (after another exchange) and this one would not charge or work outright. Now my wife was raging with fury and I can't blame her.How is it that a company can produce a product where 1 in 4 units actually work right? Does Creative have a quality control department?I cannot and will not suggest this product to anyone. Unless you like gambling and enjoy the return lines and drama that ensues, by all means, buy this product. We hope that Creative will honor their customers by making this major problem right with a product that works properly!
I bought this bag for my Canon EOS-20D, and am fairly pleased with it. I was nervous about letting my camera sit at the bottom of the bag, face down, so I rearranged the camera inserts and now the camera sits straight from side to side, which does not leave much room for another lens/flash.This bag, atleast for me, will work great till I have just one lens on my camera, but after that I might be looking at either having my camera sit face down, or look for another bag.As far as the quality goes, LowePro met my expectations very well. The bag is well padded, waterrproof and very comfortable on long hikes. The top half of the backpack proves very useful for everything from media to mp3 players. A Good Backpack.
After reading the other good reviews of this product I ordered with high hopes. Unfortunately somehow no one has mentioned that the digital face on this is dark gray on light grey and impossible to read, no matter what light setting, if you have any vision problems. The contrast is far too low to be distinct enough once glasses are removed.There has also been no mention that I read that it does not work with 3G (third generations) Ipod devices, which is clearly stated on the cover of the instruction booklet.So, if you have perfect vision and a pre-third generation I-pod, then this might work for you. It didn't for me.
Accepts fairly heavy paper (60-80# if I remember correctly) without significant jamming or print issues. With heavier papers (non Epson) we lose about 10% of prints to print smearing, etc.Not a perfect 'print and forget' product. Required a fair bit of experimenting to find the right marketing portfolio papers that would print well enough. No doubt Epson paper does better but we wanted to be able to use paper from our local print office (don't like having to buy reams of paper sight unseen online).All software works great. Wish HP could make network functions as well as Epson does.Would be nice to see this product to come down in price. We bought off Amazon for a significant discount 1 year ago. Epson should also make this an AIO for true flexibility.
Does very nicely are fine, downy hair. Didn't do well for my chin hair which is a little more coarse. The "motor" gave out fairly soon even after battery changes.
i was looking for a compact binocular to use at basketball sporting events and enjoying the wildlife in the back yard. A little oversized for my liking. The opticas are ok, works best in bright light - less well in arenas.
I first heard these at a local retailer.The sound of these phones is open and clear- listening fatigue is now a thing of the past. These can be worn for extended periods with or without glasses. I use these with my 300 watt receiver and have no trouble getting live concert sound pressure levels.Even at loud listening levels the sound remains uncompressed.These are meant for listening to music from high quality audio components-that's why the cord end is fitted with a 1/4" jack.It also comes with a 1/4 to 1/8 adapter for lesser quality mp3 players.The only problem is that they will expose all the other flaws in your system.You will be able to identify a poor recording from a sonic masterpiece with very little effort.In short, a very high quality sound for a very reasonable price. You won't be sorry.Yours truly,Doctor Bob
I've had it a week now and this is my first GPS..Pros: Simple to use. Acquires satellites in 2 minutes or less. Unlike some other Garmin models the 360 comes with all the accessories you need.Cons: I bought this unit primarily for its TTS feature and because I think taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds is dangerous. The TTS works wonderfully and gives good directions with enough lead time. When you can hear it. And that's the problem with this unit. The volume (even on its highest setting) is too low to be heard above typical car noise levels. So, since TTS is my most desired feature, I'll be retuning it.
I use the Canon CPM-E3 battery pack with my Canon 580EX Flash. I agree about the battery tabs on the Canon CPM-E3 Magazine... so far I have been lucky and did not have to reload the batteries into the magazine under a stressful situation. I have a secondary magazine with the batteries already loaded. I take "Great Care" when removing or replacing the batteries and I do NOT do it under stressful conditions. Two loaded magazines is more then adequate for my shooting style to date.If the magazine was constructed with stronger materials I would have given it a 5 star rating. Shame on Canon again with using a flimsy material in thier product line.
I own this TV now for 3 years and not one problem. I also have two LCD'S HD but the picture, sound can not come close to this TV. This set will still be running way after the LCD are dead.
Please note this review is simply meant to WARN purchasers that the 30-day price protection mentioned in many other reviews is NOT available through Electronic Express, which is currently the designated shipper. I purchased this item and the price dropped the following day; when I contacted Amazon they informed me that this particular shipper does not offer price protection. This was confirmed by Electronic Express. I have not received the tv yet and trust it will be a good purchase, but I was very disappointed about the price protection and probably would have looked for a seller that offered this if I had done my homework more thoroughly (in future I will make sure to click on the shipping policies link for any major purchase rather than rely on reviews). UPDATE: The tv arrived very promptly and well packaged, so the shipper gets high marks other than for the price protection policy. Set-up took me about two hours because I'm not the most tech savvy person, but the picture looks gorgeous, and the set has a nice swivel feature. To those using an antenna, make sure you switch the cable setting to "off" in the menu before performing the auto-tune function. The only drawbacks so far, as others have mentioned, are that the menus take some time to learn and there is a brief delay when switching channels. Amazon won't let me change the number of stars I gave, but I'd certainly give the set itself five stars.
was very happy with the product. was very easy to focus and have excellent clarity and low light vision. would recommend this product to everyone.
Item arrived quickly and as expected. Very pleased with purchase.... Save a bunch of cash. It was excatly what I ordered.
These headphones had good music quality, but were not very comfortable. I accidentally left the headphones on my seat once and then accidentally sat on them and they broke. I would want more rugged headphones.
This is the lens cap that came with my Canon Powershot ProSeries S5 IS. The only thing it has been good at is falling off. I like to carry my camera around my neck. Even there, the lens cap slides off way too often. Although it is convenient to just turn the camera on without having to remember to take the cap off, the lens becoming scratched and ruined is not convenient at all. If at all possible, avoid this lens cap.
Item is as described. Installation was a breeze and I was able to get everything off of the hard drive of my dead PC. Now I have an extra external HD as well!
I used this with my Nikon D3000 and even though with that camera there isn't a built in motor to make it AutoFocus, it gave me a chance to practice my manual focusing skills. Especially at f/1.8 it's definitely the "fastest lens I have owned".The pro's can correct me if I am wrong or leave something out, but if you're new to photography that means a couple things. Practically speaking if you don't have a camera that has a built in motor and you have the aperture at 1.8, you can get great focusing effects on your portraits, it just might not be focused on the spot you intended, especially at first. But with digital cameras nowadays you can snap away and get better with time. I would say the other main point is that at 1.8 you can shoot in much lower light situations. So for that night time portrait in B&W;, you can't go wrong!Overall, if you have purchased a camera with a kit lens (usually 18-55) this could be a really good second lens to begin building your collection. It's relatively cheap, performs well and doesn't take a huge amount of room in your bag. Plus, who doesn't appreciate a great portrait photo without having to go into software for adding that soft focus in the background effect. It comes built into this lens!It has a number of applications though mainly intended, I think, for portraits. I only listed a couple of the things I used it for. A pro photographer once told me the way to get better is with practice. "Just get out there and shoot" he said. Well, with this lens you will want to! A quality lens at a great price!
This was a great camera for $300. I loved the shots I took with it and so did everyone that saw them. Especially viewing the whole image.As is mentioned most places the noise reduction is overly heavy handed and when you zoom in and view the images at 100% (view pixels) they don't look so hot. Detail is smeared etc. BUT, you can shoot RAW files with this camera and therefore control the noise reduction, sharpening, white balance, and exposure tweaks on your computer.The more you master this camera the more it will make you want a true digital SLR, to take care of the few things that this camera is not great at. Examples: not fast enough autofocus for fast-moving subjects (birds in flight); shutter lag, while not terrible I still got the back of my child's head rather than the front more often than not; depth of field: there's too much! With the aperture wide open everything still seems pretty sharp. I was unable to get much background blur, and bokeh is more or less nonexistent. High ISO (film speed): this camera really doesn't look very good shot at faster than 400, and not very good at 400 either. The shots really only look good at 100 ISO.If I had it to do over again I would have tried to get at least the cheapest Canon Digital Rebel, which NOW are easily less than $600. Instead, last year I upgraded to a Canon EOS 40D, and there's really no comparison. If you're old enough to have used a film SLR well, then you HAVE to get a DSLR. Everything will feel natural again. If you're not that old, or don't care about those things and just want a long lens, then this is, or was, hard to beat.If you are really interested in photography and want to learn and study the art form, then you really want a digital SLR. You can take great photos with this camera, but I don't think you can learn how and why to make better photos with it. But if you do, you'll also soon learn the limitations of this camera.I'm using it as my backpacking camera, or anywhere I don't want to take the heavy and expensive DSLR. And shooting only in RAW.
These work well for the price, and performance is fine, but the design of the squeeze clip on the jacks are a bit difficult to operate. In locations where the cable will rarely be removed, this cable is recommended. In locations where the cable may frequently be jacked and removed (such as traveling with it in a carry bag) I would recommend considering other jack designs.
Excellent performance and supreme quality sound. Small size and weight give it location flexibility and the controls are simple and easily accessed with a short learning curce to figure out the remote device. For the price, this is a serious audio bargain.
I got this wireless mouse to help with my laptop. I don't have problems using the touch pad on my keyboard, but I found that I was having carpal tunnel-like symptoms in my arm from using my thumb on the touch pad and my pinkie on the enter button--it was just too much strain 10-12 hours a day. This wireless mouse is so easy to use and I can take it with me anywhere.You do, however, tie up a USB port. I have never had any problem switching out my flash drive or printer for the mouse--but, if you only have 2 ports and they're always in use, you might consider if you can easily switch things in and out.
This product works great; would recommend. As "fans" are inherently noisy, this one is surprisingly quiet.
It is great it works good.It works on LINUX too not only on windows XPIf the CD of drivers didn't work you can check for the drivers on line.Now, the range is typical .... I think it is 5db. TRUE 5db not a fake!Good luck with it.In general I appreciate Netgear products for they are cheap, good and work on LINUX FEDORA 9, 10, 11, 12 ... Don't know about earlier versions of Fedora and copatibility with this card or the PCMCIA Netgear cards ..My best wishes for you Broadband and specially for all LINUX users
I am very happy with my I'pod. I printed out the instructions provided on the webb but I still had some problems when I downloaded some of my CD's onto iTunes and then to the Nano. The problem I had was then taking off the songs I didn't want on the Nano. I did figure it out. I still am trying to figure out how to change some songs that were titled Track 1 etc. etc. I want to replace them with the artist and title of song. I probably have to rename them in iTunes and then synce them again, but haven't tried that yet. I love the sound that comes out of the ear buds, almost as good as a high priced stereo system. I can't wait till my budget will allow me to purchase a Bose docking system so I can share my music with everyone. There is so much to learn on this fantastic I-Pod and hopefully will figure everything out in my lifetime.
This is a great product if I'm going to be in one place for a while. There's no room in my pocket to carry it with me everywhere though. The keys get a little "soft" after a bit, but are still quite usable.
This is a wonderful DVD player. I consulted the directions only once for like 5 seconds to make sure how to hook it up to the TV. After that, I just popped in a DVD and it was pretty easy from there. The remote is real easy to understand. It doesn't have a bunch of unnecessary buttons like one of those Toshiba DVD players.The only extra thing you need to buy is a cord to hook it up to the TV. But that's not a big deal. I went to Sears and got a cord for under $10. You can get an S-Video cable or the cable with the red, yellow, and white things on each end (I got the multi-color one).Other than that, this is a great DVD player. Just make sure your TV is the right holes in the back. Mine didn't so I had to set it up at my friends house (it sucks being a poor college kid).
This is more expensive than similar USB drives, but the only one (so far) with a capacity meter. I'm a gadget geek so I had to get it. I was not disappointed. I was surprised at the reaction I got from coworkers at the office. People who have never showed any interest in tech stuff would see it and say "wow, that's cool."It works fine. I've read some reviewers elsewhere who said it transfers data slower than some other USB drives. I have not compared the speed yet. Seems plenty fast to me. If maximum speed is what you want, check some more reviews before you buy this one.
Axiom speakers are the way to go. You will not be disappointed. Nice crystal clear sound and a great price.
Got one the other day and am very pleased with it. It is small and easy to carry. Simple functions. Easy use. Picture quality is good and video is acceptable. Got to remember this is a low cost unit. Do not expect high end quality for the price. All in all I feel I got more than my moneys worth.
Simple install and computer system picks up the changes for you! Good increase in speed
This headphone is very unconfortable, I decided I didn't want to spend 300 for a Bose QC 15, but just like life you get what you pay for. Active noise cancellation is all but non-existent (it works a little because of the ear enclosure), it hurts to use over 30 min, and sound quality is worse than a pair of free sony headphones I got with an old discman. Either spend the money and get something good, or just buy a regular pair of headphones for less.
Well, it is obviously high quality and the price was excellent, too. Operationally, it appears flawless. It is being used as a TV monitor cable (video in) and the picture is perfect.
I'll be the first to tell you that this product does not have the fancy bells and whistles that the other dvds may have, but what sets this little gadget apart from the others is its portability. I take it to the gym with me, set it on the magazine rack, watch an episode of Sex and the City, and a 30 min run on the treadmill seems like 15 min. It has made my gym life much less arduous. I recommend it!
Grip makes camera better balanced, more steady on tripod with 70-300 lenses. Finally I have place were keep remote control!
for ~20$ these are great headphones. What they lack in producing deep bass, they more than make up for in comfort. I can wear these all day at work and am very comfortable. Make sure the wire is long enough for your needs however, it is a little short.
had this tv for a week but ultimately decided to return because color wasnt what it should be. manual adjustments couldn't even fix the problem. going to try a sony. impressed with toshibas pricing but product was less impressive.
This is my first DVD burner, and I've only had it for about 2 months now but I am so far very pleased with it. Had no problems with installation of the drive or the software, and the drive itself is extremelly quiet. The software is easy to use, although somewhat simplistic and limiting in terms of DVD authoring. But it was cheap so I didn't expect worlds of options. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the fact that you have to purchase a seperate serial number for burning actual DVD's (MPEG-2 encoding rights), and I don't recall seeing this noted anywhere in the product description. With all the reasearch I had done, I probably should've known better, but it was still less expensive than just about anything else out there, and that was one of my main reasons for buying.All in all I am very happy with this drive and would highly recommend it to those on a budget. However, I do look forward to obtaining much more sophisticated software for DVD authoring purposes in the near future.Windows XP Home - 2Ghz AMD - 512 MB DDR RAM (64MB for integrated video) - 320 GB HDD space
Hope for strong sound and clear stations. Got average sound and weak stations. This brand used to be quality, and is now average. Don't pay extra for Sangean, if this is cheap its ok. Wished I had bought differently.
I did what you are never supposed to do: bought this flash less than 24 hours before an important shoot. I chose this model because it was going to be the only light source for a portrait, and I wanted maximum light output available.I got instructions for a DIY diffuser/bounce card from youtube, basically a trapezoidal sheet of heavy white paper (I used inkjet glossy photo paper, with the back (matte) side facing the light). I bent the bounce card into a U shape around this flash, pointed it at the ceiling, and got amazing, shadowless portraits. This unit has power to spare while wrapping the subject in light. I used aCanon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro Lensfor the portrait, it turned out great.I used the feature on ourCanon EOS Rebel T1that shoots a test flash to set the flash power, and manual exposure mode on the camera. At 1/40th and f5.6, I was getting perfect results with minimum ambient light. No tripod required, image stabilization kept things steady. I mention this because although the camera, lens and flash weigh quite a bit, they can still be held steady enough for sharp shots at 1/40th.I'm getting great battery life onRayovac Rechargeable Hybrid NiMH Batteries. No complaints-this unit does everything required. Even the manual is clear and concise, although it focuses on features and functions rather than how to get the best quality photos. If you want help learning the latter, I recommend searching youtube for flash photography videos, there are many. Watch a video, try the technique, you'll learn fast.Five stars for flawless performance, no deductions. Highly recommended.
I received the item in a timely fashion and was very happy with it. It meets all my expectations. I use it daily and it's slim design takes less space than my old one but holds my laptop and all my accessories quite nicely. I would recommend this item,
Because of the larger size of the cat 6 cable, and the ability to insert the wires through the plug and then cut them off gives these connectors an A+. Very easy to use. Thanks
The Harman Kardon Avr 240 sounds excellent. 50 watts per channel may not seem like a lot to those who rate receivers based on how much wattage they output. However, Harman Kardon uses power more efficiently than other companies.Watts per channel is an incomplete measure of amplifier power. In terms of dynamic range and impact, it's current that counts. High current capability is an overall design approach encompassing everything from transformer design and storage capacitor size to discrete output circuitry and minimal use of negative feedback. This electronic equivalent of a high-torque, high-displacement racing engine results in audible benefits. You enjoy tighter bass, superb transient response and enhanced presence at any volume level.Taking the receiver out of the box, I first noticed how heavy it is. It's built like a tank. I welcomed this craftsmanship considering other receivers in the store are mass produced junk that don't last. I've seen many other name brand receivers such as Sony that have the knobs come right off with little effort. For the peasant gang members who go to retail stores for their receivers this may be acceptable. For the rest of us that demand the highest quality value, buy Harman Kardon. The sound quality of the AVR 240 is breathtaking.
I was working in Auburn AL and did not know my way around. I was backing tracking all the time wasting time that I really did not have. I spoke with my supervisior about getting a gps and he said that was fine. A co-worker of mine had recently purchased a garmin 550 and loved it so I got one. It has been great. It doesn't do that well on detours but it has been a great investment.
This is a bit lengthy, but a real world application of this tool, allowing me to give it 5 stars without batting an eye.In this modern IT age it's surprising that software vendors of major applications still force us to use the USB "dongle" in our network for license management. We have multiple applications in our environment that rely on a dongle being connected to the distributing license server for users to be able to access a particular application.Recently we migrated our server infrastructure from physical servers to virtual - and our virtualization product of choice was VMWare's ESX server. During testing it became apparant that access to USB devices on the servers motherboard would not be capable even in VMWare's latest 3.5 release (with no expectation for any future support). The first alternative was to run non-virtualized machines for these annoying dongles. Now we would be extremely limited in our disaster recovery and backup of these devices. They are off our SAN and in the case of disaster we would be screwed (our RTO basically out the window). There was also the issue of a single point of failure for these license keys (another fantastic reason why developers still relying on the dongle for commercial or enterprise software licensing are idiots, wake up people).Now, imagine a product that I could rack up in an off site data center (connected via MPLS or some other IPSec VPN), and mount on a virtualized machine as if it were local to that machine. Now, my license dongles are not even in our building, they are in our off-site disaster recovery location (secure in a Tier IV data center). Users can access them through our local virtualized server, which is of course backed up continually. Should our primary data center go down I don't have to worry about the keys. They are IP based so our network never changed. The new VM that boots will connect to the same USB switch and provide the keys to our users. Our RTO would not be affected at all...I could not have deployed this type of solution if it were not for this product. The amount of money invested in virtualization, disaster recovery, and rack leasing off site would have been largely wasted due to the lack of ability to provide licensing of certain business critical applications...! For the cost depending on your scenerio this is a "no duh" product.Therefore, 5 stars.
They sound good on mids and highs. the lows arent so great and distort easily. Definitely a lot better than stock
I purchased this battery to replace the original NiCad battery in my older (10+ years) Toshiba cordless phone. I was concerned that changing to a battery with NiMH chemistry may not work, and may cause safety problems or damage the phone & base charger. After research on the internet, which indicated that it was not recommended to use a NiCad charger for a NiMH battery (However, it did not specifically discuss a phone battery), I decided to contact Energizer via telephone. The support tech indicated that it would be fine to use, no problem, but it would just take longer to charge the battery.My original NiCad battery was only 270 mAh, and the replacement NiMH one is 700 mAh, which is great because the higher the mAh rating the longer talk time you will have - in this case about 2 1/2 times longer. I have had this battery in use for a little over a month now and it works great. It charged fine, no extra heat buildup while charging, and it's nice to have the longer talk time. I let it originally charge for about 36 hours before using just to make sure it got a 100% initial charge.The only complaint I have was installing it in my phone. The "Universal" plug is two separate wires, the connectors are small and were very hard hold and keep straight while connecting them. My two wires went side by side and there was not much "finger room" in the battery compartment. However, that is not done often, so I still give the battery 5 stars.My battery was not yellow color, it was black and made by Audiovox for Energizer and was in an Energizer labeled package.The link to Energizer's spec sheet and which batteries this one will replace is - [...]
I have had numerous answering machines that I need for my business, but I specifically wanted one with 2-3 mailboxes for multiple users. Other ones I purchased were all inclusive with a phone and repeatedly they would all break after about one year. I have this one for only 2 months, but it works great, sound quality is good and if I have trouble with the cordless handsets I don't have to relace the whole unit and interrupt all my phone messages.
DI-524 wireless router: Bad choice! I bought this router due to the low price after rebate, about $24. After 10+ hours of troubleshooting and calls to Dlink support, the wireless connection relentlessly continues to drop every 5 to 15 minutes. My field is in systems engineering; I now refer my friends and family away from this product and tell them to do their research on Dlink home routers - something I should have done. I am in the process of pulling this DI-524 piece of cr_p and replacing it with a Linksys.
OMG!!! this thing is so cool. yes, it may be 100 bucks but there is NO MONTHLY FEE!! All you have to do is be 150 feet away from a computer with internet access and then start chatting away. it's good because other family members can use the computer and you wont tie them up because yes, you are instant messaging but on you own keypad. so while dad, mom and someone else can need to look up something important you can still instant message!!!!thnx motorolla this is the coolest thing ever, besides your cell phones, there the best!!!!
I've been trying to get good results with the Coolpix 5000, but with very limited success. The problem is the back light source -- and that the camera automatically zooms to 1.4x digital zoom. So, you start off with an iffy light source and the loss of image and resolution -- no thanks! It is also not exactly rugged material in construction, either.If you do get this, the best light source seems to be a light box (which I don't have) or setting your computer monitor to a blank word processing page and adjusting the monitor's brightness. On the other hand, experimenting with various light sources (color and intensity) could create a whole new avenue for manipulating the results, but I'd rather do that in Photoshop, etc.Bottom line: ok for fast and dirty, but forget it if you want high quality transfer from slide to digital. Save your money: get a print and scan it.
I recently purchased the Linksys Wireless Cable DSL router. It has been working great and was relatively easy to set-up for my home network running DSL. While aware that the customer support line for any product can be a harrowing experience, mine totaled almost 2 hours. The tech stayed with the problem for close to an hour, however it was difficult to get bumped to the next level of support.Regarding the call: There was one odd issue after the router was configured. I was able to receive email and browse the internet. However, I was not able to send email, FTP, or use my weblogging software package. After exhausting self-fixes (port forwarding etc.) I caved and called customer support. 30+ minuted to get a live technician and then almost an hour to diagnose and solve the problem.For those of you that may have similar problems, adjusting the size of the MTU may fix some bottleneck problems sending data out.Overall, the product has been running smoothly since then with no complaints. Stats:*3 machines: wired Windows 98 Desktop, Linux Server, and a wireless laptop with Lucent Orinoco Wireless Card*I was able to enable WEP encryption fairly easily for higher wireless security.*Port forwarding is operational to my Linux server (easy configuration)*Sharing files and my printer has worked also
I got this monitor at $170 and it was a great deal. I was looking to upgrade my CRT monitor because it took up way too much space in my dorm room. I wanted something that was good enough quality enough to do some graphic design but nothing too high-end because I was on a budget. I personally don't like widescreen monitors, preferring the standard resolution sizes. This monitor fit all my needs. It arrived in perfect condition, and even though it is lightweight it has proven to be quite durable (though I wouldn't recommend dropping it or anything) I don't know if I would recommend it for people who plan to watch a lot of movies or try to use it as a TV monitor, because I didn't buy it for that purpose, but I have watched a few DVDs on it. This monitor will fit the needs of the average PC user, and may even surprise you with the quality
I purchased this bag for extended overseas trips with frequent travel on airliners. It holds a ;to of gear with many pockets for accessory storage. The laptop sleeve is very convenient yet well protected and secure. All zippers were smooth and well located. My only complaint was that the extending handle would freeze up so that it could not be collapsed--often at the most inconvenient times.
For music, videos in news websites/business articles, or poker games I usually leave my speaker on "all the time."well, what is ANNOYING is that, there is this "clicking sound" anytime pages are flipped (like reading ads page to page) and the ONLY Solution is to turnoff the speaker.do yourself a favor -- spend a few more dollars for the 500gb Caviar Black 32mb cache WD5001AALS [mine does not have this annoying clicking sound...] and also get the 5-year warranty!
I have used many different internet routers and I have to say this was the easiest to setup and upgrade. Also many advanced features that others charge more for like the Port Mapping, and allows up to 253 users for the same price. Great Price... Great Product..
Sounds good, skips even on anti-skip. This cd player can play cds pretty well. I use it all the time in school and at home. There is a problem though. It uses up batteries too quickly every half-hour the batteries need changes. My previous cd player however ran much longer on batteries, like 6 hours straight. That's because I payed more for that one than I did this one.
It is a little limited in the layout of the buttons. You can customize some. For the money this is a lot of remote. It can do everything I need it too.
The camera works fine other than in low light conditions where the image isn't visible in either the viewfinder or the lcd display. Don't make the mistake I made and buy a FLASH CARD. I thought this would increase the memory and it did not fit this camera. If you want memory purchase a memory card. Since I opened the card package and returned it, I'm sure it will be a costly mistake. If I were to do it all over again I would buy the Fuji 4800 for a few bucks more.
This is a TERRIBLE product.I rip WMA files from my CDs using Windows XP Home. The Riot claims to support XP and WMA, yet playback exhibits pops, digital artifacts, and major skipping. I have literally never heard an entire song play from the Riot without some sort of flaw. Certain songs -- if you can believe this -- cause the unit to lock up, necessitating a bent paper clip to reset it. Don't have a paper clip handy? Too bad; you know own a 20GB paperweight.I have upgraded the firmware, I have tried the release and beta drivers, I have upgraded the digital nightmare that is RealPlayer, I have deleted and re-downloaded the same files many times, and still the quality is horrible. Yet, mysteriously, the same files play flawlessly on my PC.I might have given 'SONICblue' the benefit of the proverbial doubt, but if you read the reviews here -- and unlike me, you should read *all* of them; this thing isn't that cheap -- you will see that many XP users have had the same problems, dating back almost a year ago. Exactly when does 'SONICblue' intend to provide proper XP support?So I say this: if you feel lucky today, go ahead and buy the Riot. Maybe you'll even get one that works -- wouldn't that be nice?
This Panasonic 1GB High Speed SD Memory Card works fantastic. It is fast and good size (Holds up to 400 5mb pictures).
This is an excellent solution if you have an older Honda and want to listen to your iPhone/iPod/iPad or any other music player thru the stereo system. Very easy to install, actually took me longer to unmount the cover and the car radio than to plug in the device and have it working. Word of advice, if you are going to use any Apple product, get a longer 1/8" stereo cable at Radio Shack so there will be no adapters and chances for loose connections. Also you won't have to take the case off of your device since their plugs are narrow and will fit perfectly.
One of the simplist installation of a modem I ever had. Running Win2000 just installed the board and followed the on screen prompts to install the driver. Had it running in five mins. Would have to recommend this modem. Speed seems to be faster than my old modem blaster which findly gave out.Ron
This product is one of the best things I've ever stolen from either son! At age 72, I used it on a 6-week geology field camp in Montana. The monopod served well as a walking staff in rough brush and on unstable mountain sides. It was essential to good photo shooting for this guy with hand tremors, and it was great for letting rattlesnakes under rocks know that I wanted them out of the way. On the negative side, the strap "walked" on its own because the buckle friction was insufficient.
We bought this camera a little over a year ago to replace an SLR that became problematic. We've taken it with us on a few vacations and some hikes since then. Because it was much smaller than our old SLR, taking it everywhere was easy. Unfortunately, the photos were never really standouts. It barely beat the performance of a couple throw away cameras we grabbed on trips! I didn't expect professional quality, but the colors were often washed out. Then came the &quot;H&quot;. Apparently a lot of other Canon Sure Shot and Elph owners have discovered this nasty little flashing error. Like the others we've reset and replaced batteries and cleaned the contacts- to no avail. The camera is dead. I would HIGHLY DISCOURAGE THE PURCHASE OF SURE SHOT CAMERAS... Don't just take my word for it. Read the reviews of the previous camera models in the Sure Shot line.
The Sony SW-40 is a portable shortwave receiver that gives good performance for its price range and is, best of all, truly a pleasure to use. The PLL tuning system incorporates a tuning knob, a digital readout, and an analog tuning scale to show your position on the spectrum. This makes the radio very easy and pleasant to use, whether finding stations or just &quot;browsing&quot; the spectrum. The preset function has 20 station presets, and is also very easy and efficient to use, as are the night light, sleep timer, and dual radio/buzzer &quot;alarm&quot; timers. The radio is small and light enough to be a practical travel radio. The sound, from a 2 1/2&quot; speaker, is good quality for a radio this size and weight. The only &quot;drawbacks&quot; are sensitivity slightly lower than some might like (clip on an external antenna for weak stations) and a tendency for very strong local stations to interfere with reception--drawbacks only overcome by significantly higher-priced radios anyway. For its price this is a best buy and a great radio.
Guys...if you're looking for a high-powered receiver to drive your speakers, look no further. I have bought the 845 and am driving the Bose AM15 home theatre speaker system with this...it is just wicked! Initially I had some reservations on using Bose speakers with a Non-Bose receiver but after a lot of convincing from the salesperson and Sony I bought this. And I must say that I have absolutely no regrets. In fact, my salesperson also said that this combination would sound much better since the Bose receiver does not have any customization features whatsoever whereas the 845 provides one with an array of features and effects. Also the remote control can control any brand of A/V equipment which makes life much more easier and simpler...I'd recommend you guys to go for it!
This battery is of cheaper construction then that of the Canon original. Note the product description does not even mention the manufacturer (although for the price I assumed as much). It works, but only for about 100 shots. The Canon original lasts for about 250 shots. Oh well, it will work when the Canon battery dies.
If I were to rate this product only on the audio quality I would give it 5 stars The player itself looks professional. The remote is well laid out if not a little cheap looking.Unfortunately there is a major problem. If you have your player in a location with no counter space, you press &lt;tray open> on the remote, walk across the room to get the disc, walk back to put the disc in the case, open another case and walk back, then just as you are placing the new disc in the tray it will close by itself, chewing up the disc. The manual warns you that the tray will only stay open for 30 seconds. Unless you are obsessed with time, this basically means at any random moment the tray may close on you. If you are like me and value your CDs above the value of any player this is a horrible design flaw. Designers need to learn that all of this 'help' is often not helpful.
Keeping it simpleNice amount of plu locations, well constructed, nice long power cord and a nice thisg was the power switch protector to stop from turning ON or OFF when you do not want to
the items did not work at all. the drivers can not be installed. I have returned both items to amazon. too bad!
I saw a rating for these binos in a hunting magazine and they ranked first for the their price range ($0-$500). They proved their worth. Just returned from a 7 day elk hunt in Montana with two elk. Would never had seen them with my old ones (7X35). Great Binos!
Kingston is one of the most trusted brands for RAM memory. I had shopped around town and elsewhere online to find it at Amazon for an AMAZonING price. This allowed me to purchase two instead of just one with a minor increase in cost. Shipping was very reasonable and the items arrived in a very timely fashion. I am so pleased I am considering purchasing more of the same or similar in the near future. Save yourself time and money and buy from Amazon.JBNorth Central Texas
If your looking for a decent web cam for under $30 this is one of the best. It works great on a laptop and has a nice carrying case to transport it while on the road. The resolution is great for the price and the microphone is sensitive and can pick up sound great and cancels out background noise fairly well. The face tracking software could be better but I don't use it.
Had a Belkin, couldn't keep its connections alive (would not survive power failure and VERY hard to get going again). Bought this one, quick/easy setup and it works. Haven't tried the print server feature yet.
Clear, bright image. Comfortable eye cups, which can be removed if you wear glasses. I do wear glasses, but my astigmatism is mild, and I am able to adjust the diopter on these binoculars to enable me to use them without my glasses. My only minor complaint is that the lens caps aren't permanently attached to the strap. Instead, they hook on to the strap after you remove them from the lenses. The hook holds them fine, but I plan to use these for sailing, and I suspect it won't be long until I drop one in rough seas while fumbling to hook it on the strap. The eyecup caps don't have this issue, since the strap goes through a loop, and they are attached permanently.
I have used this filter on previous cameras/lenses satisfactorily. This one arrived loose in the box, outside of the case and was damaged in shipping so returned it to Amazon. I have noticed that the last few shipments from Amazon have been poorly packed.
These reviews have seriously shocked me. I recieved this laptop for a Christmas present and this works beautifully if you have wireless or cable internet. It has a bigger screen than a VAIO and works better than a Dell. The only reason why I am giving it four stars is because I'm not crazy about the battery life on this thing (I'm typing on this laptop right now.) But I hear you can buy longer lasting batteries so maybe I'll change my review later. So there's NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS LAPTOP. If it's broken, maybe you probably broke it. I don't know. But this works great. They could also be having what I call first-laptop-depression. When you first get it wou're kind of depressed because of all the hassle but once you've had it for a while you realize it's pretty cool.
I finally did it. I have made the transition from film to digital photography.I LOVE this camera! Definitely a great addition to the venerable Nikon line of SLRs. It is right-sized, easy to handle, fast and quiet. There is a good deal of automation built for those times when you are more need to get a shot NOW, yet the fine control to enhance your creativity.Since this is my first digital camera of any type, I cannot compare it to other digital models; I can only compare it to film cameras.D-80 and Digital Advantages---------------------------Low processing costs. Only pay for the "keepers" you print."Throw away" and test shots no longer carry a penalty of any kind.Huge picture capacity with large SD cards. No more changing film rolls at the most inopportune moment.Instant feedback.The D80 has a high enough resolution to make good sized prints.All the digital processing advantages, (white balance, cropping, converting to black-and-white or sepia tone, etc.)Auto ISO and the ability to change ISO for any given shot.The many exposure modes give you flexibility and fine control. The modes vary from point-and-shoot, to manual. There are also vari-program modes that automate many common shooting or difficult situations like night portraits where you want to flash the foreground but also want a long exposure to get the darker background. Or high-speed modes where you may need the AF system to track a moving object as it passes across the field of view.Compatible with the full range of 35mm lenses, speedlights and accessories. So if you are like me and have a significant investment in 35mm Nikon gear, this is the way to go. Do not get rid of that 35mm body! (Using DX-type lenses on a 35mm body is not recommended!)Smaller focus area (compared to 35mm) means less shutter travel. That translates into much faster flash sync speeds and less vibration.The D80, when combined with Silent-Wave Motor lenses has a very fast focus which is nearly noiseless.The Auto-focus system is one of the most intelligent I have ever used, yet you have extremely fine control over it. Very flexible.Setting the built-in flash to Commander Mode permits you to control several off-camera CLS compatible speedlights *wirelessly* (SB-800, SB-600 and SB-200). You can also turn off the built-in flash so that it will not fire during exposure (avoiding the harsh face-on light). It will still generate the monitor pre-flashes to fire the other speedlights. You can also use a shoe-mounted speedlight to be the commander as well. There are a couple of channels and groups so that you can avoid stepping on another photographer in competitive shooting situations.I love the rear-curtain flash sync! I will not buy a body or flash that will not support it!There are so many other options and capabilities with the flash, such as multiple flashes during a single exposure, that really give you tremendous creative control.Digital and D80 Cons--------------------Not too many cons, but they can be show-stoppers for some.Film has a much higher resolution, so if you want to make poster-sized prints, you will still need that film body.Limited ISO range. The slowest ISO for the D80 is 100, common in other DSLRs too. I often shoot ISO 25, 50 or 64 for the express purpose of getting very slow shutter speeds to blend motion, such as running water. Even with these, I would often use neutral density filters to get exposures of several seconds. Now I need to use more ND filters to stop down.The battery does not last as long as a 35mm battery, more than 1,000 shot w/o flash, but it recharges quickly and you can always carry a spare. If you are used to camera batteries lasting for weeks or months, you will not get that here, but then.While the D80 has a very solid feel, it have a feeling that it is somehow more prone to shock and vibration damage than 35mm counterparts. Note! This is speculation on my part!Other Points------------Remember that there is approximately a 1.5x effective focal length ratio when compared to a digital camera. So that 18-135mm DX lens actually equates to a 27-202mm lens on a 35mm. a 24-120 lens would be 36-180. If you like wide angle, you may need to pick up another lens. If you like telephoto, you are in luck.Recommended Accessories-----------------------I recommend the SanDisk Extreme IIISanDisk 2 GB Extreme III SD Memory Card ( SDSDX3-2048-901 )line of SD cards, the bigger the better. These are very fast and can *exceed* the Nikon product claim of 100 continuous shots, at 3 per second, when not using RAW mode, even when image size is Large! It also comes with special "undelete" software to recover deleted images. I am happy with the Ultra II line but they cannot quite keep up with lots of continuous shooting and they do not have the undelete utility.The optional MB-D80Nikon MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack for the Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camerabattery pack uses two batteries (discharging them one at a time!) to power the camera. You can also use AA batteries in it to drive your camera in a pinch. While it adds weight, it makes vertical shooting easier as it has a shutter release (which can be disabled) and command and sub-command dials. I recommend this accessory.Do you travel? Consider the Adorama QP-104 Rapid Battery Charger. Adorama QP-104 Rapid Li-ion Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3 Battery, 110-220V, 12V Car Cord Adapter Included It has a car adapter so you can recharge your camera battery while you are on the road. The A/C adapter is compatible with both North American and European power standards (you still need the plug converters, however).Consider the getting the D80 body separately and theNikon 12-24mm f/4G ED IF Autofocus DX Nikkor Zoom Lenszoom and the 18-200 VR DXNikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lenszoom instead of the 18-135mm kit. But only if you are a fan of zoom lenses. I have yet to use a zoom that came anywhere near the quality of a prime focus lens. Not to mention zooms are almost always a stop or two slower.I really like to SB-800Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight for Nikon D50, D70s, D80, and D200 Digital SLR Camerasspeedlight. High guide number 38/125, auto-zoom 24-105mm and, of course, the amazing Nikon wireless CLS are great! Get a couple or three if you do any indoor work! Do not forget about sync cordsNikon SC 29 - Flash synchro cable - flash terminalif you want to use a pistol grip.The ML-L3 wireless remote is useful only if you standing in front of the camera. If you need a remote release, get the MC-DC1 cables release. If you need to back away from the camera, consider the after-market Satechi MA-G (118 inch cable)MA-G (118 inch) Camera Remote Control for Nikon MA series D80 D70sremote release.Consider the DomkeDomke F-2 Original Bag (Sand)line of camera bags, as most models are large enough to hold the camera with the the MB-D80 battery back attached.Do not forget filters for the lenses.One Last Point--------------Why only 4 stars?About 3 months after getting this camera, it inexplicably died, displaying "err" and underexposing each picture. With the dozens of pieces of Nikon gear I have purchased over the years, this was the very first failure I ever had. I contacted Nikon support, which was easy and fast (the never put me on hold). I sent the camera to the service center and got it back 10 days later. I was pleased with the the service and repair, but disappointed the the camera broke to begin with. Still, I am considering getting another D80 so I can have a second body.
To Verbatim's credit, on their website, it says:&quot;Digital Vinyl CD-R's are only compatible for music recording on computer recorders.&quot;The look nice which is why they cost more. Verbatim does make extras labels for use with these discs and their own labeling system.
That must be but SMC stands for. Wow I am totally impressed with the performance of these products. I live in a 5 bedroom house on 2 stories and each of 5 computers now connect with no wires. I am running at 11 mps through floors and walls. A+++ performance.
Heavy braided cable and an Abloy-like disk lock; there's no way they're cutting, breaking or picking this thing anytime soon. If anything, it'll be your laptop or your anchor that will fail first. Whenever I have to leave my 2k+ laptop in a vehicle, or have it in a public place (I'm a police officer and we do public service Child Identification programs where I use my laptop) where someone may decide grab it and run, I secure it with this lock. Whatever you do, DO NOT lose the keys.
This purchase sounded like a great deal. Unfortunately, it was a disaster. My wife and I bought it for my mother since she was about to take a trip to Ireland. When she got there, she tried to use the camera, but it broke the first day. The shutter would only open half way, and would not take any pictures. It left her stranded on a once in a lifetime vacation without a camera. It was very disappointing!
I use my printer alot. I want Canon ink. This is the best deal I have found. I guess It is why I am continually AMAZON bound. there is a poem in there somewhere....
Early this year, I wanted to upgrade my HP 722c to something faster with cheaper ink (are you listening HP?). So, I bought a Canon 560i, which is the same price as the HP 5650. After 6 miserable months of intolerably bad print quality (2 lines on every page come out squiggly, the black isn't very dark, etc, not nearly laser quality), which I now attribute to either a bad print head or a bad feeder, and not my own ability to line up the cartridges) I went back to HP, despite the ink prices.I am SO happy with my new HP printer. The text is laser quality (you can print resumes and reports and be proud of your product) and the photos are great. I've printed out old black and white so far, and I can't wait to try some color photos based on the amazing photo that prints on your test page.I had absolutely no trouble installing this on my Windows XP home system. Perhaps people who had trouble with this didn't follow the installation steps in the right order - I doubt that the problem is with the printer, but with the software configuration on some people's computers. I installed my printer in 20 minutes. The only glitch I had was getting the CD to run by itself, but I got it going manually.I see from the other reviews that if your printer is going slower than you'd like make sure you have a USB 2.0 cable, and not a 1.0. They're cheap at Target. Mine runs fine (I'm using the Canon USB cable, at least it was good for something) I also hear that the newer ones now come with cables, but check the box before you walk out of the store (I got mine from Buy.com for $89 with free shipping, but was from older stock that doesn't come with the cable).I can't believe the quality of the text and photos you get for your money with this printer. I tried Canon, but sorry Canon, your products are flimsy pieces of junk and your quality control stinks.Go for the HP, whether it's this model or another one. You will get reliably great quality results. Those frustrated people who gave printer 2 stars were doing so based on their installation experiences, NOT the print quality, which is the important thing.My only question on this printer is how long the ink cartridge will last. Although yes it's cheaper than past HP products, it's also smaller.In the meantime, I will be printing out resumes that I can have pride in, and scanning in some photos so I can play around a bit more with this great little printer!
I am a point and shoot guy. I am not a photographer. I have upgraded to this camera from an 5 year old cool pix camera. The battery life on the nikon was atrocious! 50 pics and you would have to start waiting 5-20 seconds between pics, absolutely awful. So when searching for a camera the battery life was my most important feature. This camera blew my mind. I have taken over 700 shots in fine quality off of the 1st charge and it was still taking pics without a hiccup and this was in the extreme heat of the Arizona mountain ranges. After about a month I eventually re-charged it just because i had the time and not because i had to. I bought an extra battery when I bought this camera and have never used it. The picture quality is fantastic for my needs but like I said, I'm no photographer. I have not used any of the extra features on this camera. the default setting have more than satisfied my needs. I had my pics printed at Walgreens and they look great! I also purchased a Pro Series Micro GEAR Bag from pro power to carry this camera and it was a perfect match. I am extremely satisfied with this camera and the battery life far exceeded my expectations.
I take this flash everywhere. I've even taken advanteage of the IR remote and used it as studio lighting in a pinch. Good battery life (I use rechargable AA's) and easy to use.
When you are think of Zune or iPod go for iPodZune has good large screen, FM and much better battery life than ipod 30gbipod is way head in the usibility and the shock proctection is much better I have dropped my ipod many time its still goes on and on.Features lacked compared IpodZune cannot be used to copy data from your PCZune doesnt have screen lock protectionCalender is missingAnd offcourse the touch menu is amazing in ipod.I would rate this product 3 but no where near Ipod.Recent update: July 17th 2007I hardly used not more than 8 time in 9 months but fully charged Zune goes down in 30 min while playing vedio but my ipod lasts much better despite its almost 1.4 years
I have had the HP P1000 for nearly one frustrating year. While it does print well, it has many problems. For starters, the included software would not install so I had to download software from their website (credit HP for having it available). But it has never worked flawlessly and at times tells me it cannot upload a photo to my computer because it is not connected (this right after printing from PC to printer). Additionally, there is a special photo paper tray. Nice idea but the printer doesn't align with the tray so a 4x6 photo is printed out as a 3x6 photo (top missing in a pool of ink in the printer). I have never had any home printer problems that I could not solve until I bought this one......
Batteries: 1)Yes, the D560 can go through batteries, but as others have said, buy some NIMHs, always carry a spare charged set, and you won't have a problem. Lithiums are a nice idea, but they're expensive. 2)Use the viewfinder, not the LCD. ALL digitals will drain batteries much more quickly with the LCD on. Besides, when you're outside in bright light, it's hard to see the LCD screen at all.Quality: I was astounded at the quality of pictures I get with this camera. Color is wonderful and clarity is great. I've never had a fuzzy picture - indoors or out, low light or bright. Not so with my SLR. I love the immediate feedback - if you don't like it, retake it. Of course, that doesn't work well with spontaneous photos of people, but I don't think I have any less success with my digital than I did with my SLR. At least with the digital I know what I got right away, and can try again.Ease of use: Accustomed to a bulky SLR, I didn't think I'd like using such a small camera, but once I got used to it, I love it. The 560 is lightweight and fits easily in a pocket. I carry it with me everywhere I go. I couldn't do that with my SLR. As a result, I take way more pictures than I used to. I just wish Olympus provided a slipcase with it to protect the LCD screen. I ended up buying a sunglass case to protect it from things like pens and nail clippers in my purse.I bought the D560 a year ago to replace our broken 35mm point and shoot back up camera. My main camera was a Minolta SLR. Since I loved my SLR, I leaned toward buying a Minolta digital, but after some reasearch and a lot of reviews, I decided on the Olympus D-550. When I went to buy it, I found that I could get it's replacement, the 560 for the same price, so I decided to go for it. The only time I've been disappointed with the D-560 is when I dropped it and broke the lens... and that was my fault. As to my SLR, I finished out the roll of film that was on it, and it's been in my closet ever since. I've been thinking about giving it away because I don't see myself ever using it enough to make it worth keeping.As for my broken D560, Olympus said that the standard charge for repair and servicing is $135. They will let me know if it is more than that and I can decide whether to have them repair it or not. I fear it will turn out to be &quot;not economical to repair&quot; but I think that if I have to replace it, I'll buy another D560. I'm so happy with it, I don't want to risk disappointment with something that turns out not to perform as well.
I researched LCD TVs on the internet and went to stores before buying this TV. Out of the other brands, this one made more sense and looked better in its picture quality on display compared to the Phillips and Samsung. This one was more elegant and sleak. The sound quality was better too. The picture quality on displayed looked great so I went to Circuit City and bought it for $492 (Includes tax and recycling CA tax) on 11/30/05. I was happy with my purchase until I turned it on at home. Although the sound quality is superb, the picture is very dark. I've tried different settings to get a lighter picture unsuccessfully. The contrast on this LCD is 500:1, and I guess that's not enough. The resolution is also not great. I recommend the Sharp Aquos 15" LCD TV for everything except the picture quality.
just perfect for my Apple IBook.... loud enough to enjoy Rock .... quiet enough to listen to spoken wordsWe love it... so do all my friends who seen it so far....
I got this TV at another place. I paid just less than $600 for it. Yes, it is the exact same model number!However, the picture is not good. It has the capability of showing the "specifications" in the menu section. It shows clearly that I have a resolution of 720 x 240 rather than the 1280 x 720 it should have. My old TV, about 8 years old, had a great picture. The same connection is on the new TV, there is no reason for the poor quality.I could not get the PIP to work either. Additionally, I had to delete the non used channels one at a time, could not get the "scan" to work either.I am debating a "swap" or paying more for a more known brand.
Gotta say that I agree with many of the recent reviews for these -- It appears Coby's quality control has gone downhill, or more likely, they've adopted lower cost suppliers and components to keep costs down... and the result is that these earphones are not durable at all. Didn't even survive a year of gym use. Sound is great before they break though... will be buying a better product rather than keep ordering these on the regular... Maybe Amazon should do a Subscribe and Save on these since they break down on such a frequent basis that they'll need to be replaced regularly ;p
These are not great earphones. Let me begin by saying that. But they are very inexpensive isolation stereo earphones. I commute every day on a noisy subway, followed by a walk through a noisy downtown, and with the regular earphones, I had to turn my music up to obnoxious levels just to be able to make out what song I was listening to. These do a great job of shutting out a lot of the other sounds so that the volume can be lower and still recognizable. I gave these a 4 only because the build quality, as expected, is sub par. These will break, it's only a matter of time. But my first pair lasted about 9 months, and for $6 or so (with shipping), I can accept that.
This item was a piece of junk that destroyed my Ipod!Do not buy.I only gave 1 star because you had to.
Misleading image, the item they will send to you is totally different from the prodct image you see from this webpage, and Amazon just refuse to change for the correct one. Meanwhile, they keep showing the wrong product image to mislead the customers.
very attractive unite - does a swell job . the price was right . highly recomend .
I keep this on my key chain to transfer work-related documents to/from my office and home, and to carry certain key information that I might otherwise store on a PDA. The device has ample storage capacity for my needs, and its construction is sturdy with a well engineered swivel ring that keeps it securely fastened to my key chain.I did not give it 5 stars, since I found the software include with the device somewhat restrictive. I would have preferred simply an encryption-related feature that prompted me for a password whenever I plugged the device into a USB port.
I needed a self powered USB 2 hub for my iMAC, and selected the CyberPower.It works as advertised and comes with its own plug-in power supply. I can leave my Palm TX hooked to it even when the computer is off and it will charge it. The only drawback is that the thing is loaded with eight LED's and they stay on whenever it's powered either by the computer or by its own power source. If you have the thing in your sleeping area and are light sensitive, you'd have to unplug it.
DSP32GB-001 {I hate how Amazon lumps all these reviews on one page.}I've had this for two weeks, got it on sale for 15 bucks with a coupon Ifound online. From what I can tell, this is an extremely reliable flashstick. I've had Centon products before and never had any problems, butthis particular drive has excruciatingly slow transfer rates. It takes agood 5X longer to move files over to this thing than it does to a SeagateFreeAgent hard drive over a flimsy USB cable. However, access times arevery quick so thats a nice tradeoff.Comes pre-formatted and ready to go. Windows 7 had no problem finding itand it was installed instantly. Formatted, this stick yields 29.8GB of storage,and there's no other goofy proprietary software on here, or File Folders thatare permanently locked in that cant be deleted...its totally clean.BTW, I just checked to see if this is compatible with ReadyBoost and its not.So if you are running less than 4Gig of Ram and want to use that feature, you'llhave to find a flash drive with specs that match. I'm running Win 7/64.One last point of reference, I just timed the transfer of a 3Gig file, by mystopwatch it took...{still waiting}...{cue Jeopardy theme}...11 minutes. LOL
Length:: 0:18 MinsI bought these headphones for travel from Target about 9 months ago. Like the other reviews, sound quaility has been okay. The problem is that about 2 months after purchasing, they started falling apart.First the side plastic pieces, then internally in the connection to the headband so they were only connected by the leather. I struggled through using them for that period.Now thin metal connectors are popping out of the leather that poke into your head. THEY ARE NOW ABSOLUTELY USELESS.They came with a fake leather travel bag that they have always traveled in. They travel in my computer bag with all other gear.Look at the video - I would highly recommend you find something else and not waste your money.
I purchased one of these routers for my girlfriend, who just got a new Centrino-based notebook computer (a Dell Inspiron 600m), and needed to share an internet connection at home between her family's desktop Mac and the new portable. I picked up this product because Linksys is a fairly well-known name in the networking industry, and I've used some of their commercial-grade products before at work and never had any real problems with them. However, I was less impressed by the BEFW1154. Setup was fairly straightforward, although some of the menu options could have been better placed -- a lot of things have to be accessed through the &quot;advanced&quot; submenu that aren't terribly advanced (like MAC address cloning, which some cable subscribers will need). The Netgear router I ended up replacing this with was more automatic in its settings, and you didn't have to drill through multiple layers of menus.It worked great for about half an hour, at which point it refused to talk to anything on the wireless connection or WAN. I reset it, and then it worked fine for about half an hour before cutting out again. I tinkered with some of the settings, but couldn't get anywhere. I downloaded the upgraded firmware from Linksys' website, but after installing it, the router refused to pick up an IP address from the cable modem (although it no longer locked up). I decided I'd spent enough time on this and took the router back to CompUSA, exchanging it for an equivalent Netgear product (the MR814v2, ASIN: B00006HYKM) that cost less and works properly. The only advantage I can give to the Linksys is that it has excellent wireless range (dual antennas help), and the antennas can be replaced if you need stronger ones.From the research I did trying to figure out what was wrong, it seems that this router does not work well with older cable/DSL modems. So if you have one that's more than a year or two old, you may want to avoid this product. These things should be plug-and-play, not plug-and-tweak-and-return-to-store.
I had hoped to use this with my i-phone, but it doesn't work. The music tracks repeatedly pause when attached to the adapter. Since it works fine when not attached to the adapter, I can only assume it is the adapter.
TiVo has completely changed the way I watch TV! I used to think there was never anything good on, but with TiVo, if the ideal show for you is on at 2:00am, it will get it for you and you can watch it any time you want.The best part is once TiVo has a show saved for you, you have full digital control over it... Pause, slow motion, rewind, and fast forward (say goodbye to commercials ;-).Every person I've shown this product to has bought one...it's awesome!
This has not shown up. Where is the Disk? SanDisk appears to be a storage medium that is a standard and will function well if i had it.
I am overall happy with the product. However, I wish it had a screen protector.
Very good speakers, looks good, sounds good (after they are broken in), hits hard. The only problem I have with them (I have two installed in a custom made box) is I thought they would be louder... That being said, I am using an old amplifier, that is rated for 400W, not 1200W+. I just bought the lanzar amplifier, and I will see how well that works with these subs.
At full charge, the battery monitor on my T41 Thinkpad reads 1 hour and 56 minutes. No heat issues. I don't use it outside of the house, so this is all i needed to escape the need to be plugged in all the time.
don't be fooled!! this is a great product and very short $$.. you DONT NEED TO SPEND BIG $$ ON CABLES!!! Go to CNET dot com and check it out if you like. Some cable manufacturers charge huge $$ for their name on the package... you simply don't need to spend big $..
I ordered my i-POD shuffle and got it in a few days without any hassle. It's a nice little item - easy to use and it looks good. However...The sound quality is not what you'd expect - even in a lower-priced player like this. There is very (very) little bass. I went out and bought a reasonably nice ($60) set of headphones thinking that would help. Sadly, that actually exacerbated the problem - it seems the "muddiness" of the i-POD's standard headphones helps to compensate for the lack of bass from the unit itself.The device works (though it does take a loooooong time to recharge), it has a very cool form factor...but I wish I'd purchased something else. - I'll call this an $80 learning experience and use the thing until I lose/forget it somewhere. - If you haven't made the purchase, then I strongly recommend looking at other products.
This could very well be my printer of choice for the next five years. I use it to do everything from faxing papers to work all the way to scanning, copying and especially printing photos. I have to say that everything works great. A few features that I want to tell you about in particular are printing photos and using the ADF (automatic document feeder). The MP730 prints such great photos, that my friends cant tell that they were printed. I was astounded by the exceptional quality and the speed that they print in (about 30-45 seconds for the first print, and about 15-20 for each one after that). The ADF is really handy when you want to scan up to 35 pages to copy or scan. The software is great because it compiles all the pages into one simple, universal PDF file so you can do your business and send an email attachment all in one shot. I was concerned when people were talking about little things here and there that might be just a little bit off. I did not notice any of that happening. If I knew the quality of the printer before I got it, I would be willing to spend $100 more than I spent on it ($220).
This product Rocks! It is very small and easy to take with you where ever you go. Very simple to use just plug it into your computer and either wait for windows to automatically dedect or go to my computer and open. Also remember to use the safely remove option before disconnecting.
This was a great buy for the price. I use these for backup and in my cameras. Would buy additional cards in the future
Harmon Audio (which owns the JBL brand) has to be one of the worst companies ever for customer service. I bought a set of these Creature II speakers directly from them and they arrived DOA. OK -- I know this happens from time to time, and I shouldn't get too upset at having waited for the speakers to arrive by UPS, unpacked them, and set them up only to find that they don't work. Disconnecting everything, repacking everything, and taking it all down to UPS for return would be a tolerable inconvenience except for this:Harmon Audio/JBL requires that the customer get a return authorization from them before returning defective merchandise. At the same time, Harmon/JBL makes it virtually impossible to connect with someone at their company to get that RA. Their telephone service system is so bad that it makes calling AOL to cancel seem like a pleasant experience. The number you have to call is a long distance toll call. You have to navigate multiple menus and then speak to various representatives who route your call elsewhere, and ultimately you are put on infinite hold and given the opporunity to leave a recorded message which nobody ever responds to.If you go to their web site and are clever enough to find where you can leave them a written message, that will be an excercise in futility -- for they don't bother to respond there either.Consumers -- this kind of service speaks of nothing but contempt for us. Let us all stop patronizing companies that display this kind of attitude.
This little unit is great. We're able to use our existing surround sound speakers to enjoy our music. The on-screen menu and remote is also a nice touch. If you keep your music on an ipod, I highly recommend this product.
I purchased this to hook up a La Crosse WS-2315 wireless weather station to an HP Pavilion computer. I'd first tried the conversion route using a cable with a male DE-9 RS-232 connector on one end and an usb connector at the other termination. This kludge turned out to be a "no joy" situation for the WS-2315. Since I run wireless I took out the Ethernet card from the Pavilion and swapped in the Cables Unlimited 1 -Port DB9 Serial PCI I/O Card. After tweaking the setup with Windows device manager to align the com port number to coincide with the designator used in the software that up-loads my weather data to the internet, this setup worked without a glitch or hitch. The card does what it is advertised and the price is reasonable. In fact it cost less than the cable doohickey I first tried.
Although this PC has a nice combination of features and appears to be well designed, it is just running Windows XP pro.It does NOT come with &quot;Windows XP Tablet PC edition&quot;, so I suspect that the ink and recognition features you might expect will be missing, or not up to the standard of a real &quot;TabletPC&quot;.In addition, the stylus is very thin - more like a PDA stylus and is difficult to hold.
Everything about this lens is great. I use it with a t2i and it delivers great images AND video. I just recently shot an ENTIRE short film with this prime lens and the results were amazing... SHARP, FAST, and brilliant... If you're looking for a prime lens that can do great photo/video AND low light stuff/shallow focus... THIS is the lens. It's rad...
I think it's a great little camera, even after SIX plus years.Working experience *CONS*: Low light is the pits; the flash is almost too bright, especially for animals and children and especially in low light (these cuties never hold perfectly still - GRAIN, Motion BLURS and EYES CLOSED). The movie feature is cute, very small, not the greatest quality any more.Working experience *PROS*: plenty of crisp details for a 4mp machine, easy and comfortable to hold, you can now find them dirt cheap on popular auction sites, great for web pictures, great for scrapbook pictures, great for printing small photographs (4x6 great; 8x10 okay to good), tons of features. I appreciated the hot-shoe for an external flash as well as the tripod mounting hole, manual settings availability, remote capabilities, and loads of accessories you won't find with the newer models.The battery / spare batteries were great when new, but after six years, they do not hold their juice as long and thus you must change the battery more often, buy new ones or use the AC Adapter with a short leash or extension cord for further mobility.After six years, 13,000+ photos later the only things wrong with this camera are user error and the time/date does not stay fixed (this must be manually plugged in every time the camera starts up or you won't have n accurate creation date stamp in the info file or the image file).It's a great little camera if you are starting out, letting your kids learn how to take pictures, etc. Oh, and it takes great pictures for selling items on eBay or Amazon.11/28/2009
it works fine and the cost is awesome I would purchase it again and again....so far so good.---will be buying more soon
Pros: Incredible flexibility -- a must-have for digital photographers and tech-types with a variety of portable memory. That is worth 5 stars alone.Cons: A device this small and portable needs security during transportation and this device loses points for its total lack in this area. I created a dummy cord for the cap and a connector for a key ring/lanyard. Any company that understands tekkies on the go should have attended to that detail.Overall: Well worth the money -- if you're willing to take a minute to secure the parts for portability.
This is the second set I've owned. I had the first pair for over a year and only had to replace them because I accidentally damaged the plug. The speakers still work GREAT!I originally bought these speakers because they fit within my budget and was pleasantly overwhelmed and surprised by how great they sound. Even when it come to low end and bass they pull it off very nicely. I use them not only for music but while watching movies and have not been disappointed.I would pay twice the price and still say: For the cost you CAN NOT BEAT THESE SPEAKERS!
I am really happy with my album. It is easy to put the photos in. Once the photos are in they stay in. They are a good size. The best thing is that they are durable. I have had many problems in the past with pages ripping or coming out. This in not a problem with this album. The sewn pages are great. I have 5 of them and will get more. I have not been able to find another album that is of this quality. The plastic is acid free as well.
Hey there at first I could not get my alienware laptop to recognize when this product was plugged in because my laptop has a unpowered 4pin firewire port (all 4pin ports are unpowered) so no power was getting to the device for windows to understand that something is being plugged into it 'also" the wire's that come with it are 6 & 9 pin firewire plugs but after some surfing on the web I found my solution it's called the Apricorn AFW6-4 firewire adapter kit thats all you will need it sends power to the unpowered 4pin port on your laptop & your laptop"windows XP" will recognize it everything works perfect now!!!! Trust me!!!!
Quality built. Great to use on my full frame Nikon D700 DSLR. Images are clear and sharp. Resolution excellent.
Did not work with my Palm T|C right away.I've not used this for any other purpose. I expect either Palm or SD to release proper software to have it work with Palm T|C.
For the price at which this product was offered.. it works great. I don't expect any cable transferring digital information to not to work, at least in this age. My printer just worked without a problem when I used this cable. So, it works!
This camera armor protects the camera body and screen well, and I recommend that part. But the Lens protection is useless, here is why:1) It blocks the light sensor when using flash2) It doesn't hold well at all on my telephoto 55-200 VR LensSo therefore I can't use it when using flash using my shorter lens, and it doesn't hold onto the longer lens. I have contacted the company via e-mail and they have confirmed this. If you are just using this to protect the body, go ahead and make the purchase. Also, the lens protector is soft so it is easy for something to bump it and if pushed in enough, it will hit the lens.
I purchased this t.v. december of 2005 for $2200, great price at the time. It worked great until about a month ago. First the whole screen would go black for a few seconds. Now the whole bottom half goes black for a few minutes every fifteen minutes or so. Phillips denies this problem even though you can find countless accounts of this problem online.
Good router. First night it was plugged in the service was on and off. Since then though it's been flawless. So I suggest you give it a day to get warmed up! Very fast and reliable.
My biggest complaint is that the ports seem...too small! It's very difficult to plug in my usb chargers for the iPad and iPhone 5. Once you get them in...it's almost impossible to get them out. You have to wrap the cord around your hand and yank on the cord. I'm afraid that my iPhone 5 cable will break - and you know how much Apple charges for a new one.Anyways, other than that, it's not charging my wireless logitech headphones or my xbox 360 play-n-charge controller. Why. Just charge it.I didn't test any of the data capabilities; I pretty much got it as a USB power strip. And it's failing. Requested a replacement from Amazon in case I got a bad unit. We'll see.Update: Got a replacement from Amazon. It has the exact same issues, so it's a design flaw. Ports are too small and the only ports that really charge an iPhone 5 and iPad are the "fast charging" ports, so only two of them of the seven actually do any good for me. Requesting a refund and sticking with my two star review.
This are my first good heaphones I have tried, my first impression was like wow!!! Unlike what has hapened to other people they look and feel very good, I bought two pairs, one for me and one for my syster, I paid $100 dollars for both at the local store.I was very satisfied with them until I found "The Spark plug", fromKOSS. They are way cheaper and the sound is just as good.
well built heavy duty power supply - I use it to run my 12v Sirius Sportster radio at home. I figured it was better to spend $50 for a power supply intead of spending $50 for a 120 volt adapter for the Sirius radio since I can use the power supply for anything that needs 12 volts long after the Sirius radio is obsolete.Update April 2010 - used this for three years and it has worked flawlessly. I may purchase another for use at a different location. This is a very well built, solid, heavy power supply.
I have found the FM transmitter to be superior to the casette tape because there's no casette noise to deal with (which is quite noticeable in my car). I find the sound quality to be no different than the radio. Friends have found it midly annoying that when travelling across country you need to constantly look for a new "dead" station if the frequency is used by the locals. But for my purposes of driving to and from work it's great and spares me from the mindless morning DJs. For me, that is worth the price alone.
Great bass tube coupled w/a Rockford Fosgate Punch 300. Originally bought the 8" but it was too big for my fold down seats. Plenty of punch for my 2011 F-150 extended cab and fits under the rear fold down seat perfectly! If you're putting this in a truck w/a fold down seat, this is for you. The 8" is too big and this performs just as good!
If all you're looking is for a NAS device, this one works fine, but is a little slow (even over a 1Gb connection).I picked this up hoping to use it as a media server for my home network (PS3/Xbox movie/music server). As it turns out, it worked fairly well for my mp3 and mpeg files, but didn't recognize mp4 files as movies, and so I couldn't stream most of my encoded movies.I replaced it with the slightly pricier HP mv2020, and so far am very happy with it.
Shipment was timely; installation a breeze; everything working fine.
I'm not sure what's up with the one-star complaints about delays in receiving their codes and/or getting invalid codes. When I ordered the points Amazon displayed them onto the screen almost immediately (less than a minute). I was able to copy and then paste into an xbox.com -> redeem code window and was granted 1600 points, with no problems.Some of the one-star reviewers were validated purchases so perhaps they used to have a different way of distributing the codes. All I can say is that as of now, it is working, working well, and working immediately online.Also, as other reviewers have remarked, going this way keeps your credit card out of the hands of Microsoft. You also have the PayPal option at xbox.com but this way is just as fast plus you save a buck.
I've been having problems with this card for a long time. VisionTek's website is hideous. There is nearly no information available on the website. The tech support is relegated to either an email which goes unanswered or a tech support number which is only available when you're not near your computer.If good support is important for you, then take a pass on this company.
I bought this and hoped it would work for the new digital signal. It really was a poor performer. The Phillips did better at a much lower cost. Measuring the signal, it became much weaker using this antenna. I had the feeling it is just plain old rabbit ears and not designed for the new digital signal.
I really like the idea of a cable-free, simple camcorder. However, it doesn't work well with Macs running Tiger (OS 10.4) and is barely usable with Macs running Leopard (OS 10.5). The company's technical support says (in an email) "The Flip Video camera does not support Mac OSX Leopard (OSX 10.5.x), so we cannot guarantee that the Flip Video program will have full functionality." It doesn't even have the ability to easily export videos to a Mac. Great disappointment. Hopefully, future releases will fix this glaring problem.
Before, I was using the timer and every time I hit the shutter button the camera shook just a little and I always had to make some sort of adjustment, or I had to handle the camera for interval shooting. Not any more, with the MC-36 cord I can set everything need for interval shooting, or just be able to shoot without touching the camera at all. I gave this a 4 out of 5 stars because it should have a little pouch to set it in while shooting in interval instead of hanging it off by the cord itself. other than that it's great.
I normally would not write a "review" the same day I got an item. However, I just powered down, plugged in the dongle and powered up and it's working fantastic -- now...Initially I thought I was going to have trouble because after rebooting my right button was back to being a "right-click", i.e. the buttons were right-handed. Until today I had alway used an ambidextrous mouse with the buttons set left-handed. This mouse is replacing such a mouse. But now I was back to right-handed buttons, I hopped into Control Panel to see about resetting to left-handed. Well Control Panel insisted that the mouse was already set for left-handed. So I "apply" and no dice. Try switching the driver for the touch pad to left handed. Still no dice. So I'm thinking I'm going to have to install the driver that everyone here is complaining about and it will be a bloated pig that won't run well. Then I recall that someone here wrote that it defaulted to left-handed buttons. So I try changing the setting in control panel from "left-handed" to "right-handed" and voil&aacute; - my buttons are back to being left-handed. Yea!So, thus far, no need to install the driver. The mouse appears to be working just fine - even the browsing back and forward and volume control buttons (though I'm not used to having them so it will be a while before I'm used to using them).FYI - my notebook is running Vista 64-bit, if that's relevant for anyone.
with these VHS cases they can protect your movies for a whole lot longer then any paper case. good to have for us that still got some VHS tapes. these cases are hard plastic to secure the movies better then the paper cases would.
The "frustration free" packaging caused me some distress after I THREW IT AWAY with the rest of the box! I ordered this with a battery for my camcorder. I got the battery and tossed the outer package and the "frustration free" package into the recycle bin. (The SDHC package when flipped over just looks like a piece of plain cardboard.)Later I looked at the receipt which stated "this shipment completes your order". Oops...dug the memory out of the recycle bin.Amazon...suggestion...make the cardboard a different color or have a label on both sides!
I purchased one of these some time ago. It worked for a month and quit. To make a long story short, after repeated returns of the unit, it still failed after a week or so, and casio would not replace, only repair. (Which they repeatedly failed to do).
If you're going to spend the money on the nice lens, you need this to protect it from the fingers, dust, water etc.
I purchased my new Clik drive a few weeks ago it works pretty good for its 'mini' size. Since I use my laptop mostly away from home and alot of places don't offer the space and comfort of home or the office, I want everything onboard the computer. My laptop is a replacement for my desktop so I expect all the functionality including the ability to stick something with more MBs than a floppy into it without the usually bulky add-on. It's a lot quieter than the Zip 250 I use on the other computer. I must say I'm impressed with what I've seen do far, the Clik appears to be a good buy. It'll be a while before I'm out of the 'show-off' phase.I love the carrying case, I use mine for disks storage and the drive is always in the port where it sould be.
I'm a video professional . . . my normal brand was unavailable and Panasonic has a good name in the industry. Not anymore when it comes to media, in my opinion.I've had nothing but problems with my batch of 25 tapes.I'm experiencing a strange lack of recognition of the timecode, like i've never seen . . . not just dropped frames. It's Bad!Ya know . . . if you have an anomalous batch in your production, if it doesn't meet your quality specs . . . don't sell them to a discounter or something like that . . . just throw them out, will ya please!I don't have time for this crap. Guess i shouldn't be buying one of the cheapest tapes out there, but i've had great success with TDK cheap tapes.
I cant speak to the complaints about Philips previous versions and customer service policies, as my pronto TSU7000 has yet to break. Overall i can see why people may have some issues with this remote, its not a simple push button universal remote...the touch screen can require recalibration (like on PDAs) and the pc software is robust (hence some learning time) to truly customize this remote anyway u want it for a wide variety of tasks.In fact, the more uses you have programmed for it, the more you will appreciate it. If you just want a universal remote to control one basic entertainment area...then it is overkill..although it will look nice.If you are looking to replace all your remotes...of any kind..in any room....then this is the best i have seen out there in this price range. Also, be sure to get latest firmware and software updates...they do make a difference in crashes and usability.
I ordered a NEW Memory Stick Pro, which is the right size for my camera and was pictured in the listing. I DID NOT receive what I ordered, rather a REFURBISHED Memory Stick Pro DUO
I recently purchased the model and I am still having trouble with downloading of the software. I have communicated with the Help Desk on numerous occasions and I am receiving a Photogallery error. Although the people at HP are nice, they still are having trouble resolving my problem. I am very disappointed with this product and I would not recommend.
This really jazzed up my rig. I bought 4, and I'm impressed at their low noise level, low price, and beautiful green glow. I haven't taken any temperature readings, because I'll be honest, I just wanted them for the pretty lights!
I was a little skeptical about purchasing a USED modem but the seller had great feedback and the research I did into modems told me this one was a good buy. Has worked seamlessly so far.
This is a great product for those of us who like to listen to radio while on our daily walk/run. Although other products may be more trendy, this is very useful.
Since I have installed this battery, it has performed as it should. Easy installed, and functions great. Shipping was prompt.
If you have many pedals, buy this now! This works great. Stop buying batteries and creating more garbage. One thing I would recomend is buying the full kit. here -Godlyke Power-All PA-9B 9V Digital Power Supply Basic KitChances are you are like me and have a few pedals that require special cables. like this one -Godlyke Power-All System Battery Clip Jumper Cableor this one -Godlyke Power-All System Line 6 Jumper CableSave yourself time and money and just buy the kit. I ended up spending more money on shipping becase I just didn't buy the kit.Casey Schultheis
The SR 325i beat any headphones I owned or listened too.Defiantly a step up from the 125 series. Natural sound with great vitality, Bach never sounded better.Very comfortable to wear!
Five stars for this one! It types quiet and has reliable accuracy due to the PS/2 wired connection. Really... if you have a desktop computer, is there a need for a wireless keyboard? I felt like I had enough wireless gadgets without needing to throw in another one to the mix. It would be just one more thing that would need a battery and has the potential for causing interference. Not with this keyboard! No battery, no interference and no communication errors with your computer! I bought this because I was trying to access my BIOS on my Dell Dimension 8300 from 2004. My other PS/2 connection keyboard stopped working due to a drink spill and my new Logitech illuminated USB connection keyboard would not access my BIOS with the F2 key or even function at all before Windows XP Home Edition started. This keyboard accesses my BIOS perfectly and is a welcomed addition to my system! The hot keys are helpful also and a nice addition. Highly recommended! The only feature it is missing in my opinion is it being illuminated... can't always have everything.
I purchased a Linksys Cable/DSL router for my home network, had up and running in 20 min and have had operational and trouble free for nearly a year. I was tempted to get the Linksys wireless solution as a result of my good luck with the router. Unfortunately, I decided to get the D-Link product because of its lower price point at the time. I had multiple configuration issues, had running for while, then lost all connectivity. The installer (an uninstaller) froze my laptop and caused errors on boot...needless to say a bad experience. Not sure why PC Mag rated this unit high. I returned the D-Link and bought the Linksys wireless product the same day. Back to what I know is a reliable company.
This is the only portable cooling solution for my notebook so far. I don't like to carry USB notebook fan which require a power source. If you're going to use your notebook for more than 2 hours, I prefer you to buy another one since the crusty substance inside the pad melts (like ice pack) but if you let the cooling pad in room temperature, the liquid will turn into cool solid state again.
Exactly what I need to hold my phone and iPod while I run. I also loop my dog leash into it so I run hands free
How is the buyer to know that this item ships without a toner cartridge?"What's in the BoximageClass D320, cartridge W, User's Guide, setup instructions, CD-ROM, power cord, warranty card"What the heck is "cartridge W?"Is that supposed to be the equivalent of "w/o cartridge?"I'm not sure how I'm going to address this. It certainly would be a hassle to ship back something this heavy.
I use these headphones with my MP3Player around the house. Tried some smaller headphones, but those are mostly not comfortable to wear (I hate having this clip thing over my ears and I can't stand having something in my ears ...) and usually don't deliver the sound quality I want. So I went back to a full siye model, and having used Sennheiser for the last 25+ years, it was a natural thing to look what they have to offer these days.The HD457 delivers a superb audio quality.It is very comfortable to wear and actually relatively lightweight.It comes with a nifty little device that lets you stow surplus cable length when you only need the short cable to a MP3 that's clipped to your belt.And that is it. Just a perfect gadget for everyday use.Well, maybe there is one tiny contra: It has a distinctive plastic look and feel to it. But when I'm wearing it, I don't see it ... :).
This is the battery that was stated for my keyless entry remote. It works perfect and came in an easy to open package.
I was looking for a good camera for a beginner like me. I wanted a great zoom (this one has 12x)but I did not wanted a huge bulky camera. This one is small enough to still fit in my purse. I have fun taking great fotos with this baby. I dont have to worry if I am not sitting so close since the zoom takes me close. Good buy for the money. Make sure to buy a memory card as large as you can afford so you can enjoy shooting away and also enjoy the video recording features. Highly recommended it.
I bought my nano about a week ago and it's great product. You get exactly what the description says you will. The graphics are great, the color is beautiful. The album art feature is really nice. The sound quality is great. The nano comes with apple earphones, which are okay but hurt my ears as I am not used to them. I prefer to use my own headphones. It also comes with a very easy to follow guide, a USB charger cord, and the iTunes CD (another great program, by the way). When I first saw the nano I thought it was way too small (and it is very small) but after about a day I was completely used to it's size. To me the regular iPod is huge now. As for some of the cons I've seen in these reviews: sure, it is fragile, but if you take care of it that's not an issue. If you put it back after you use it, it won't get scrathed up at all. Naturally, if you drop an ipod on the floor it will break, but that isn't the nano's fault. It wasn't designed for people dropping it.
I have had my 4355 for approximately a month now, and I am blown away by it's set of features.It literally has everything one could want from a handheld. The built in WiFi effortlessly recognized our home network, I bought a BT GPS receiver on ebay, which gives me wireless GPS navigation, while leaving the SD slot free for my memory cards.I, personally love the keyboard. I have never been a fan of handwriting recognition, and I have larger than average hands, so the size is actually perfect for me. While it's a bit longer because of the keyboard (1 inch longer than the 4150), the device itself is very thin. My girlfriend bought the 4150, which aside from the keyboard, and a slightly smaller battery has the same features.Battery life is better than average, although like every other device, heavy WiFi use drains it pretty quickly. Simply buying an additional battery for emergencies would suffice for just about anyone's usage.The keyboard is a good size, making thumb typing very easy. If it has a drawback, it's that there aren't stand alone number keys, so typing alot of numbers is a bit of a hassle at times. But that's really nitpicking. Overall, I can't really find anything not to like about this handheld. Except the terrible case that HP gives you with it. I'm still waiting for others to hit the stores so I can replace it.
Love this product! I bought this for my boyfriend who is notorious for dropping his mp3 players and breaking them. He's had his new MP3 player and this case for almost 10 months now and not even a crack in the casing of the player. This is a great product.
This is a plug adapter only, not a voltage converter. This was not clear in the advertising. My only clue was the sticker across the plug holes that said, YOU NEED A CONVERTER to use this! GEEZ. Keep shopping. Find a converter/plug adapter kit instead.
This is such a wicked computer, I own one of these. It is so fast, and that CD-RW is just great!! I owuld definelty reccomend this computer to anyone. The ONLY bad part is the quiet speakers. Whenever I want to listen to music, I have to sit right in front of the PC.
This is a very convenient iron because it's cordless, obviously, so there's no cord impeding your chore. This makes ironing faster by allowing you to rotate the iron whichever way you want. Also, it makes packing up a breeze - just ditch the water and place the cover back on and you're done. The iron also feels smooth to move around your clothes which I like.Several things I didn't like so much is that it doesn't have as much heat as a corded iron. This means you'll have to iron many clothes right after you dry them and go over a crease more times. The second thing is that the capacity of the tank is pretty low. I find myself refilling the tank more often than other irons I've used.For a cordless iron, it's great. It gets the job done and I'm satisfied. It doesn't beat a corded iron though.
I just got the Wirless-B Music System. I have just installed the Linksys wireless system- the WRT54GS router and the WPS54GU2 Print Server. Everything works great so far. The WMLS11B Music system set up easily and works. I have the Rhapsody music service - I just had to turn on UnPnP in both Windows XP Professional and in Rhapsody. The Music System sounds great, I have hooked it up to my stereo system downstairs and it sounds even better. I get good reception in my backyard and anywhere around my house. It will play and entire album if I select the album and play it, not individual songs. I can advance to the next song using the next button if I wish. My only beefs are the menus respond slowly (kind of like those first generation satellite boxes), you cannot get to an artist directly, you have to scroll. My way around this is to load a playlist with the artists I want and make sure it comes up immediately by callin it A A A Main Playlist (first in alphabetical order. A first of it's kind unit but it is fun and works well
When I work out I don't want to listen to what everybody else does at the gym. I can mix my own motivational set to max out my performance. The IPOD Shuffle is a great workout partner and small enough not to get in the way. You can't go wrong with this purchase!
Cyber Acoustics is the best. This is an amazining product. It is light, and not expensive. But don't let that fool you. It sounds great. It is built with quality parts and made to work. When ours failed we wrote to the company to inquire of the procedure for warranty. Within hours of contacting the company, we had an email response, a personal contact helping us like a best friend. They shipped us out a new unit. Definitely buy Cyber Acoustics. They stand by their product like no other."
I found this to be a very solid product that works very well. Unlike what was written in other reviews, the RJ-11 connectors fit into my wall jacks and fax machine perfectly and are easy to remove. I strongly recommend this product. Great price.
The adapter looks good to me, but it was never stated how do I mount the same to the telescope? The guide shows two strings, but I never got those strings
This booster did exactly what it said it would do. I have an HDTV in a room that I had to split the cable and run a cable over 100 feet. The signal on the TV was weak in HD and we couldn't receive low channels. I install this booster and now we receive every HD channel crisp and clear. Will buy again.
What makes this player so great is what it DOESN'T come with. No charger, no cradle, no special cables, just one AAA battery and you're good to go. That means if you are carrying this with you a lot, and you run out of power, all you have to find is another AAA battery and you are running again.Also, there is no special software, I just plugged it in to my PC, and it was recognized as a removable drive, then it was all drag and drop. I can even put folders of songs on it to make collections of music.Every other player I've looked at requires some special lithium battery, or charger stand to work, I am amazed that someone finally designed a player that is so simple, and works so well. If it were possible to give this 6 stars, I would!
I have a very hard time finding headphones that I like and fit my ears and like most was skeptical b/c of the price but am very surprised to say that these are the PERFECT headphones! Going back to buy more pairs now for my boys!
These are my FAVORITE travel partner. Noisy kids? NO PROBLEM! Sit in the back of the plane by the engines??? HAHA, you wont even know with these earphones! They dont have much BASS so this makes them PERFECT for audiobooks, classical music or watching your favorite TV/Movies on the plane. Enjoy your Cone of Silence and blissful flight with these affordable beauties.
I purchased this card for my Windows 98 system and it works great. No problems with DVD, and it made my 400Mhz Celeron Machine behave more like a Pentium 3 when I ran games. The video capture and still image worked great also. However when I purchased a second card for my 700mhz Duron machine with Windows ME, I encountered some problems. The video was surprisingly sluggish, and installing new drivers did not help. The still image capture does not work on the ME/Duron machine. So if you are using Windows 98, this is a great card, however I would exercise caution if you are using a different OS.
I used this product for years with Windows XP and Vista, and it was functional, although not that great. It works well for copying photographs onto photo paper, and photo printing is decent. However, after upgrading to Windows 7, I can no longer use the scanner. The images are all faded to the point where they are barely visible. The fax function has always been unreliable and does not work at all with my VOIP phone line (I use Ooma). It occasionally worked with my previous Vonage line.
Works Really Well I'm going to buy some more of these sounds Good. good Price TooI use theses from my phone to my Mixer
The XM radio service is very good overallAnd i think this device is on average good compared to other XM radio receivers.On the plus sidea)the roady 2 is of Relatively small sizeb)portable.c)It has a large array of background colors.On the other hand, I think Delphi can do better1) the cables that connect to the roady are unsightly and cumbersome.2)you cant see the Artist name, song and the channel at the same time you must chose between views constantly if you want to see all three of the fields.c)the plastic holders seem to be made of very cheap plastic.I really don't know why Delphi deviated from a superior xm receiver design such as the Skyfi to the the Roady 2.The price is not precisely cheaper since the roady 2 goes for 99.00 dollars.I do not regret buying this unit i just think Delphi could have done better for the money, it certainly did so for the Skyfi.
This receiver is everything it was reported to be and more. I am thoroughly enjoying it.........it's great!!!!
Camera and the web interface work well. But, I had problems with the management software. D-Link said to downlowd v3.20. That worked the first time.
This is a GREAT keyboard. Easy to read and a nice touch. However, after talking at length with Philip.com I learned that this keyboard hasn't been manufactured in over 5 years and is not compatible with Vista or Windows 7.
I've had this product for over two years and it still works as good as did when I first bought it.
I bought this answering machine because it looks good but I am very disappointed with the clarity of the recorded messages it is the first digital answering machine and it might be the same with all others but I used to have till now the one that records on tape and it is not to compare
... Especially considering the medium price this speaker system is no better than any 200 dollar speakers. If you are looking for a 5 set speaker system than this is your best choice. I have one and when I turn it up it sounds better than my RCA hometheater!
At the correct volume, these earphones sound like your listening through the air. I've worn them for hours at a time, with no discomfort. Highs and lows sound natural, not enhanced. Mid-range not harmful at high volume levels. With the proper fit,most surrounding noises are canceled out. Well worth the price. I would love to listen to the "E5c" model. I can't believe they could be much better.
I've owned three Samsung Blu Ray players this unit would not even get to the setup screen.Worst piece of garbage ever! Will never buy another Samsung product ever...
I got an iPAQ about 3 weeks ago. So far I'm very impressed with it, and starting to replace the 2&quot; thick &quot;Brain book&quot; I was carrying with me. The unit's capabilites are very impressive -- I use it for- Schedule planner (synch with home and work)- Read email, including Word and Excel attachments- Address/ contacts data- Notes (including free hand simple drawings)- Business applications (mainly spreadsheet)- MP3 player- Personal pictures (JPGs) although this is a small screen- Ebook reader using Project Gutenberg text files.I have not owned a PDA before, and was not impressed by friends' Palms since they appeared to be just electronic address and calendars. This is *quite* a bit more...Good Points -- Excellent screen -- very bright and colorful (although other people have reported dust under the screen, I have not found any)- Word and Excel. In my professional life I live on these. I have several self written Excel spreadsheet on the iPAQ which aid me greatly in daily working enviroments. And it's really impressive to see a client's reaction when I pull out the iPAQ and do a company valuation or financial model spreadsheet on my PDA. These are &quot;Pocket&quot; versions of Word and Excel, so they don't have the full features of the desktop versions, but for something I can put in my shirt pocket and take with me, they are quite functional.- Ezpandability. I picked up the Compact Flash sleeve and now have a machine with essentially 100 MB RAM, using a 64 MB CF card. Using a spare card I can swap out 64 MB of data at a time -- mp3s for music or data for work. This has replaced me carrying a 100 MB zip disk around.- Power. I've run test MPEG video clips on this in full color and sound. 200 MHz is more than my last generation desktop's processor power.- Excellent handwriting recognition without needing to learn a new language. Still not as easy as just writing and took me a day to get used to, but for taking meeting notes etc it is very good.- Versatility. Excel, word, email, mp3, games, ebooks, voice recorder, jpg viewer -- I'm very impressed to get this in one device. Some of the wireless connectivity options through the expansion sleeves (CF or PCMIA wireless modem and through the installed Internet Explorer) look very impressive, although I have not tried them yet.Could be Improved -- Most of these are quibbles or personal preference...- Connectivity. I use the provided USB cradle at home and aserial cable at work. I had to buy the serial cable for the workmachine (no USB port) and I think Compaq should have provided it.Autosynch works pretty well, but I have had some duplicate meetingsshow up on my schedule. Part of that I think, it that I am learningto use it, and switching between Outlook at home and MS Exchange atwork. Other people have reported connectivity problems that I havenot encountered.- Battery. The unit has an internal wired inbattery which is rechargable from either the cradle or an externalpower adapter. I would have preferred a replaceable (and rechargable)battery just in case. I get from 4-6 hours of standard usage out ofthe battery now.- Software availability. There are severalhundreds of programs availabe and more being added each week -- but Iwould like to see more available including standard business products.In particular, I am *VERY* surprized there isn't a pocket version ofPowerpoint -- although I understand one is near release.-Earphone volume is loud with earbuds, so I run it at near minimumvolume.- Case or cover for the iPAQ. Compaq provides a smallsimple case, and aftermarket vendors have others available. I'm usinga surplus HP65 calculator case which works very well. I would havepreferred a snazzy case from Compaq to show off the machine -- butthat is my personal preference.All in all, I am *very* impressedwith this machine. There are things that could be better, but overallit is very good. People who have seen this being used by myself droolover it...
I absolutely hate this product. I'm a single parent and bought this as a Christmas gift for my 2 sons. I never thought that a laptop in this day would not have a wireless card. They were so excited to finally have their first computer. Needless to say, they haven't touched it since the day after Christmas. It was a complete waste of my money and I can't afford to replace it! I would never recommend this product to anyone.
Product was easy to install and reasonably priced. It provides a good picture quality for the money. I think the biggest fault is the lack of adeuqate instructions on how to set the down set point and the screen can't be configured to automatically raise/lower with the on/off of projector.
I have SSF 6000 I was so happy with this set and I had this speakers last nightI was listening all kind of music , jazz , Brazilian , and kind of music and the qualityIs wonderful .
the interface is more or less user friendly, even to those like me... who can't be bothered to read the instruction manual. I have friends who complain that their ipod batteries don't last long, but my zune battery lasted for days before my first home charge. I also hear about ipod lockups... I've had nothing like that happen on my zune. the only issue I have with the zune is the video transfer proccess. for some reason, I can transfer mp3s but I'm having trouble with video.but as I mentioned before, I haven't read the instructions ... so I may still figure that out.I'd be happier if zune included a clock.
I was wary given some reviews, but didn't really want to spend a ton of money on something that should be so simple.I use this for a laptop that has only 1 usb port on the docking hub. All the peripherals are linked to it, and everything works fine about 2-3 months in.Cheap and so far it works just fine.
Before purchasing, I have read the reviews about this product. Considering the price, $4.00 vs. $30.00 for the one piece factory wall charger, this was worth the gamble. There were more of working ones that were sold compared to the defected ones. I am happy to say that the set that I have received works like a charm. True, as many reviewers mentioned, that the creative adapter is no longer needed when using this combo set. Reviewer "Glider Pendalehaven" stated in his review that when handling with these chargers, one must be delicate. I see his point. When plugging, always handling the plugs with care as the product is made of really cheap thin plastic. Nevertheless, I am giving this product 5 stars because it works and saved me alot of money.
Couldn't wait for this to arrive and start using it.It's very small but comes with a pouch that can attach to your camera strap so you don't lose it, although when I'm out in the dark shooting, I have to be careful not to drop the remote.It works flawlessly and with no set up required. Just put your camera in remote mode.My camera also allows me to use one click to raise the mirror and a second click to take the shot. I love using this in bulb mode too for extra long exposures.An invaluable tool for anyone wanting to do long exposures.So happy it was at such a low price!
This is a well made little waterproof case. My Canon digital camera fits snugly inside, like it was made for it. I have not had a chance to test it's water reistance at any great depth but then I don't plan to dive with it. Liked it enough that I bought another. Plan to use it boating and at the beach.
I got these speakers to go with my Kenwood VR-507 reciever. (both 100W x 5.1) I did not use the wire that came with speakers, but instead used 16 ga. wire for better responce. For the price, they produce a very clean sound. The powered sub provides ample bass.Matched with a great reciever, these speakers perform flawlessly.Overall,I'm extremely pleased with this purchase.
These things are great when they work. But mine was sent broken! And I have had so many break over the years. Customer service isn't all that great either. Good thing it cost $350 for a piece of plastic that doesn't work half the time
I plugged this little piece of magic into the back of my cable box and then my headphone's to the end piece and voila, sound. The sound comes across crystal-clear, although I'm no audiophile. For the price, this solved a big problem of mine, which was figuring out how to keep people from hearing my monitor while hooked up to the cable box. The speakers on pretty much all monitors suck major, so this took care of it.
I was looking for a good leather computer briefcase I could take with me when I visit clients but didn't want to spend an arm and a leg so I ordered this Dell case. I can't believe how nice it is for the money. My 15 inch laptop fits snugly in the center divider which comes with a velcro strap for added protection. The handles have a really nice cushy and solid feel to them. The shoulder strap clasps are brushed steel and very solid looking. Nice. The compartment meant for your pens, phone, cables and stuff has two zippers down either side to make access easy in addition to the cover flap that snaps shut. Another compartment exists on the other side of the laptop compartment and this is divided into two compartments to hold paperwork. Finally, there is a smaller back pocket with a zipper on the top and bottom. My only complaint with this pocket is that if you put something in it and forget to close the bottom zipper you're going to lose whatever you have in there. The leather is a pebble finish so if you're looking for a smooth leather finish move on. The stitching is first rate and I expect this bag to last me a long time. I plan on getting my brother one for his birthday!
what more do you need to know. Only 4 Stars because the unit responds a bit slowly to the remote control, but I don't think that's because it has been chipped; it's a design fault from Toshiba. Unit plays all region dvds with no fussing around. and the price is right.
I had no problem installing this on on XP machine. It doesn't work with Win 2003 server yet, but tech support said they are working on drivers and will be available soon.Iogear's customer support is good, I emailed them and received a response same day.Works great with my Sony Ericsson T-610.
I purchased this keyboard to use with the new 27 inch iMac because I did not like the limited Bluetooth keyboard that came with the Mac. I immediately began to have trouble with the keyboard. When I woke the computer from sleep by touching the keyboard, frequently I would get a noise as if a key was being held down. If a cursor was in a search window, I would frequently have one letter type continuously. Sometimes in an open window, the cursor would move around as if the up and down keys were pressed. This did not happen with an older Macintosh keyboard. After several e-mails to tech support, I paid to have the keyboard shipped back. There was no follow-up for weeks and weeks. Finally after a month, I was able to contact tech support again and, after two e-mails I got a keyboard sent back to me. It has exactly the same problems-I'm not sure if this is the same keyboard or a new one. It is usable, but very annoying when it acts like a key is stuck when none is touched. I think I'm going to give up trying to get this one fixed and just get a wired Macintosh full keyboard.
This cable was a very small fraction of the price of a similar cable at target, best buy or anywhere else I looked. I haven't had it for too long but so far so good. It seems to be working like a charm. I'm very pleased
First the first level technical support is terible and the second level technical support is non existant. Letters to the corporate office go unanswered.I bought it a year ago and have had it in the field twice. It is my fifth Magellan GPS. I continue to use my meridian color.The base map is terible... for instance it does not show the Hudson or Misissippi rivers. The base map is used at higher zoom levels even when you load a detailed map. This makes getting a "overview" impossible. It took over 1 1/2 months of calls to customer support to tell me that the map as as designed.The unit is heavy and the battery life for 4 batteries seems the same as the color unit with it's 2 batteries. The size and weight are a tradeoff for the bigger screen.I use mapsend 3d software and have 3 reistered versions yes one for each of the Magellans that I still own. I dug the XL out last week to give it another try, the annoyance had worn down a little, only to find that the version 1.50 of the software would not let me change back to the XL from using it with my Color unit. I messed up up on this. Support told me that there was no fix except to buy a new copy of the program. If you purchase software you must strictly regulate that it is used only for the XL unit ... If you change it it may not let you change it back.Magellan is still very good at getting a fix and retaining it and processing the map and gps data..
I got this system 2 years ago, and have had no problems, the sound is the same today as it was when I bought it, and the sound quality and range was the reason I choose it over more expensive sets. Only one complaint the remote is different than other remotes and I forget how to use it.
I had the 70-200 F4 L for a few years (non IS), which is an excellent lens, and a bargain "L" but I sold it to upgrade to either the 2.8 IS or the 4.0 IS. Both are great lenses, but I bit the bullet and went 2.8 IS, knowing the lens is a beast, but also knowing I'd carry almost anything if it was the right tool. For those who are trying to make this decision, all I can say is that after the first 100 shots, I'm hooked on this lens. Faster, better focus than my copy of the 4.0, which was no slouch. INCREDIBLE bokeh, and ability to handhold shots that would be blurry without IS.
Bought this for my 4 year old daughter. She loves it. You can change it so both right and left click are same. Fits her hand wonderfully! I would highly recommend.
There's little capital tied up in these plain vanilla headphones; decent sound quality & no surprises. Ambient sounds not excluded. Good for listening to an iPod/MP3 player, etc. in relatively quiet spaces.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this little case, but it fits great and you still have access to all the controls on the MP3 player. Only access to the reset button is hidden. There is no picture or directions on the packaging, so it's a bit of a challenge to attach the belt clip, but it works pretty well once you figure it out. The case also does a good job of protecting the MP3 player. I love it!
I didn`t like the outer look of the case.I thought it looked old.I like the magnetic clasp it has.It is serving its purpose and its quite easy to open so overall it wasn`t a bad buy.
the item my son received was defective and will cost more to fix than the original $125 spent on the item. This was for a school project and he can't even use it. Plus as a widow I am now out $125.
I really like this laptop sleeve. It's much sturdier than neoprene sleeves so it has a better chance of protecting your laptop. My computer was easy to insert and remove. It is quite thick, however (ah, the price of added protection!) and it wouldn't fit into my bag with my paper files. So back to amazon it goes :(
Works fine with the new Verizon XV6900. Don't pay two or three times as much for retail!
purchased this router because I have had good experience with D-link 802.11b routers in the past (particularly the DI-614+), but this one really did not live up to expectations.I recently moved to a new, larger apartment (probably 80 ft long and 18 ft wide or so, 2 bedroom) and wanted to upgrade the router because the old one was getting poor reception in the back of the apartment. So, I was looking for a product that would add additional range with my existing equipment, which was 3 laptop computers with 802.11g built in and 1 desktop with a USB 802.11b card. I anticipated that the MIMO antenna technology as well as the move to an 11g router would add the additional 20 or so feet of range that I needed.After installing the router, I found that its reception was really not improved above my former D-link router that is more than 4 years old. The front of my apartment, which is fairly open, got good reception and maintained 54 Mbps connections, but the back, which has more walls, got low reception and low speed (&lt;10 Mbps) connections. Particularly, the desktop with the USB 802.11b card could not maintain a connection from less than 30 feet away (although through several walls). When I moved the router closer to the back of the apartment, near the desktop, the problem reversed and there was bad reception throughout the front.After much tinkering and disappointment, I decided to try my girlfriend's old Netgear MR814 802.11b router in the back of the apartment, and to my surprise, the whole apartment now has outstanding reception. So I returned the router to Microcenter where I bought it (thankfully they have a nice return policy), and I'll use the Netgear router for now.It's too bad after half a day of fooling around with a $100 router that's supposed to be the forefront of wireless technology that I couldn't supply my 2 bedroom apartment with internet access. I suppose that D-link's proprietary 108 Mbps MIMO cards might have better range, but it's hardly worth the $100 per computer I would have to spend, when the $15 Netgear router performs brilliantly. When prices drop further, perhaps I'll try out the Belkin Pre-N or Netgear RangeMax routers to see if they perform better (so I can upgrade to a 54 Mbps network). I probably won't buy any addition D-link products after this experience, and this router only rates 2 stars because it may perform well with the D-link cards. I also posted this review on CNET to save anyone else the trouble of getting this card to improve the reception.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
This tape cleaner does the job. I can't find a tape cleaning kit in any store to include Wal-Mart. So I'm glad I found it here.
The shelves fell down every time I put a new DVD in the rack, and sometimes when I took one out. The knobs that hold the shelves up are flimsy and far too small, to say the least. Very poorly made, do not buy!!
When it worked it worked well but after only a few months it had to be sent back to be replaced. The new one lasted for about 2 years untill the wireless side died. I was still able to use it hard wired up until I replaced it this past year with a newer model.
I got this for my husband at Christmas - he is now totally addicted...probably the best gift i have ever bought him!
The only thing I don't like about the HD555s is that the cable ends with a 1/4" plug instead of a 1/8" plug, and as many reviewers here and elsewhere on the web have noted, this means that when the 1/4" to 1/8" adapter is attached, this makes for an awkward connection to equipment with 1/8" jacks that also has the potential to damage the jack. But that is not a deal-breaker.The other headphones (I'm not going to include IEM in the list) in my collection with which I can compare the HD555s are theTDK ST800 High Fidelity Headphones, theAudio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, theGrado Prestige Series SR-60i Padded Headphones, and the Sennheiser HD580s. Only the Sennheisers are circumaural open-back headphones, and I find their sound very similar, but I get an appreciably better soundscape with the HD555s.I find the HD555s bass okay, but less than ideal for listening to rock, and so I prefer the HD555s for listening to classical and because of their great soundscape, for when I watch a movie when wearing headphones.When I bought my HD580s in the last century, it didn't occur to me that the cushioning around the ears and over the head would eventually wear out and have to be replaced. Replacing the earpads for the HD580s today costs close to $50, while the headband cushioning is currently priced at around $9, and as far as I know, these can only be purchased directly from Sennheiser who of course tacks on an additional shipping and handling charge of $6.50.Because of this, before buying the HD555s I called Sennheiser to ask about replacement earpads for the HD555s, and at the time I called (less than a month from the date of this review) the price (not including S&H;) was $17.23. That I can live with and I may buy an extra pair of earpads for the HD555s now so I'll have a pair when the time comes to replace the originals. I neglected to ask if they also have a replacement cushion for the headband, but there are always DIY ways to make a headband softer. Also, Sennheiser sells a short 1/4" to 1/8" adapter cable that appears to be about the same size as theGrado Mini Adaptor Cable - 1/4 Inch to 1/8 Inch Plug. The current price for the Grado adapter cable is $14.95, whereas the price I was quoted by Sennheiser for their adapter cable was $5.35. Here are some Sennheiser part numbers in case they may be of use to you, for not everything they have is listed at their site: the adapter cable is 092595, a pair of replacement ear cushions for the HD555s is 094738, and theSennheiser HH 10 Headphone Holder for Over-the-Head Style Headphonesis 510615 and for that I was quoted $16.30 (Amazon's current price is $19.95).The holder I just mentioned is included when one buysSennheiser HD595 Dynamic High Grade Performance Premiere Headphones, which are considerably more expensive than the HD555s. I mention the HD595s because a headphone loving sleuth discovered that the HD595s use the exact same Sennheiser drivers as the HD555s. The smoking gun is photo of a Sennheiser package containing a left-side driver for, as it says on the package: "HD 555/HD 595." (While the photo was originally posted elsewhere by someone other than Mike B., you can view it at [...], in his article "Sennheiser HD 555 to HD 595 Mod." I have not tried the modification. Yet.)I sometimes wear my M50s when working out, but I would not do anything potentially sweaty while wearing the HD555s for the simple reason that I would not want to get sweat on the velour ear pads. (In addition, because they are open-back headphones, the HD555s do not provide noise-isolation, making them unsuitable for noisy activities.) The HD555s are super comfortable and I can wear them for hours without any discomfort at all.These days I never use headphones without using a headphone amplifier such as theFiiO E11 Portable Headphone Amplifieror the FiiO E10 USB DAC/amp. (DAC, by the way, refers to digital to analog converter. All media players contain DACs, but using an external DAC such as the E10, which is a DAC/amp combo, or the FiiO E7 USB DAC and Portable Headphone Amplifier with a laptop or desktop bypasses the computer sound card and results in an appreciably cleaner, clearer signal.)I highly recommend the HD555s, for music listening (though keep in mind that the bass is okay but would not satisfy a bass head) and especially for movie watching, etc., because of their incredible soundscape. They can be had for a decent price these days now that they are technically an older model (and are no longer listed on Sennheiser's site, though you can still find information about them there if you dig for it), and while I'm not in a position to say how they sound compared to the HD595s, the fact that they use the same drivers as that considerably more expensive model is something to keep in mind. An easy 5 stars.
When one of my colleagues placed his Mac Air on this stand, I was impressed with the simplicity and design. It works great when in use with a dual monitor. Simple and professional looking.
If you are a salesperson at best buy, keep scrolling... If you are a cork sniffing AV-o-phile, who demands that even the AAA batteries for their $300 Universal Self Programing BlueTooth enabled RF Wifi compatible Remote w/ dedicated IP be cryogenically treated, you should keep scrolling as well...If however you are a person who just needs a cable to go from your Video Card to an HDTV, then I'm here to say it works great. My setup is just using an old TV as a second monitor, I don't intend on moving the cable around very much at all, but even if I did the build quality will more than stand up for it. I would have no reservations for using the cable for my main display.Conclusion, it's good stuff, and the fact that it doesn't use a bunch of pseudo-scientific selling points to justify a higher price tag is worth at least a star and a half...
Very good headphones, the reviews for this pair is well deserved. However they do heat up pretty fast, but I read that in other reviews too so wasn't too surprised. Overall very pleased with these, and would buy them again.
could not get any answers from hp website returned one printer with problems and having problems with the replacement
What can I say - cable works fabulously and was a great price - why would someone pay for those terribly expensive cables for the exact same performance.
Don't buy this unless you want to throw it away after the battery is dead. It cost as much to replace the battery as it does for the player. The battery is hard wired in an enclosed MP3 player.
Tried to get it to work for a few days then called the company to see what I was doing wrong and they determined it was an internal problem , to send it back for replacement and when I contacted the seller he said I had only 3 days to find the problem and send it back. I think that was unfair. Carolyn Witt
I've got this sitting on the computer in my living room that's connect to my HDTV. The switch comes off a CAT-6 line from the main computer in the basement and connects to the computer, PS2, Wii, and HD-DVD player. (There's a Blu-Ray drive in the computer.) It's run for months without a single problem, allows for full Internet connectivity and handles the HD streaming I run through it all the time. I can't recommend a better small switch than this one. In fact, I'll be buying another one soon to hook up some extra devices in the basement.
Needed a new battery for my third Canon SD 1000. This was received in no time at all, and is performing as it should. Haven't stressed it too far but I am perfectly satisfied with this product.
This walkman is great,it gets good reception and plays cassette tapes well.The only thing I didnt like about it was the belt clip.it is held in place with a plastic screw and it broke very easily.Lots of presets and the hold button stops it from accidently switching stations.
I love these headphones. This is the second pair that I have purchased. I love the comfort gel strap that cushions the headphones. I wore my first one out and bought it again. Well worth the money spent if you like comfortable headphones that don't enclose the ears.
This terrible product can make any high-quality cd or dvd sound like you are tuning in on a faint radio signal from cuba. I was going to return this pair, thinking it was defective, but after reading other reviews I realized I had simply been swindled. In order to maintain a decent (but still fuzzy) signal, you must keep your head in one spot - no movement whatsoever. I would rather have the freedom of wearing regular headphones and not getting a static-induced headache. DON'T BUY, I'm giving you fair warning!!!
These headphones are cheap, they sound great, and they fit over my head without breaking in two. So far, so good.
I like to walk/jog along different routes through my neighborhood. I do have a pedometer, but I do not have complete faith in its accuracy. I have also become fascinated by "Geocaching," a hobby where people hide a cache somewhere, upload its Latitude and Longitude to the Internet, and then other people can go on a treasure hunt of sorts.GPS units have been around for a good amount of time now, but I consider them to be too bulky to use for everyday jogging. These wrist GPS units (the Foretrex 101/201, and the Forerunner 101/201) offer nice alternatives, but which one did I need?In my mind, the first criteria for any GPS system is its accuracy. If the device provides inaccurate data, then any information derived from it is devalued. The Foretrex units are WAAS-enabled, which means they use a separate set of ground-based stations to correct the satellite information. This correction results in higher accuracy, and eliminated the Forerunners from consideration. WAAS is currently available only in North America.The next concern that I had was for battery life: I wanted to be sure that the thing worked when I turned it on! Since I had narrowed my search to the Foretrex 101/201, I discovered that the main difference between these two units was that the 201 uses an integrated battery, while the 101 uses standard "AAA" batteries. I didn't want to have to keep track of a power adapter if I took my GPS on the road with me in order to recharge the unit, but it would be easy to carry an extra pair of AAA's. As a result, the Foretrex 101 was the last unit standing.In actual use, it has been wonderful. I have been able to track time and distance on my walks, regardless of the route that I take. The only concern I have is that if I am going under trees, the Foretrex can lose its signal more easily than I would expect. The loss of signal also affects my ability to quickly locate some "geocaches." I have read that this problem exists in some of the larger Garmin units as well. I don't expect a smaller device to have better performance, which is why I didn't reduce my rating to four stars.The only other item that is worth mentioning is that the Foretrex 101 does NOT come with a PC interface cable. It has the capability, but the cable is sold separately. I strongly recommend acquiring this cable so that you can update the firmware in the device, as well as download your track information from it. With the optional cable, I am getting all of the functionality that I expected from such a compact device.If you are looking for an informational aid for your workouts, then the Foretrex 101 is a great option. I believe that this one device has the features that you will need over its siblings. If you are looking for more robust features from a GPS, including use for Geocaching or for mapping, then you should look elsewhere.
All batteries from any brand are expensive but fortunately there are other brands that offer the same batteries which in a way force these companies to reduce the prices of their official ones. I purchased the original from Canon because I did not see one that I could trust. It is not worthy to save money on a battery that can totally trash your camera.
Definitely choose this product because of price after installing have not had a problem since,I would say to anybody there is know need to go elsewhere.
I was looking specifically for over-head headphones to help dampen the noise in the environment I work. Unfortunately, this don't do much at all to dampen outside noise. They have decent sound, but it can only be appreciated in a quiet environment.
My four year old MacBook Pro was chronically over heating. The Antec was an very inexpensive solution. This notebook cooler is now inseparable from my Mac, which has not overheated even once since purchasing this product. The Antec is lightweight and whisper quiet. The only minus is the small blue L.E.D. indicator light, which I feel is excessively bright.
Worked without any major problems. One small issue is that the small cable came out it the connecter and neeeded to be crimped.Most importantly, it also works with the new HD 5 LNB Directv dish.
Needed a mounting kit for an aftermarket radio in a 2000 maxima because the factory head unit's volume stopped working and so did the CD function. Metra has been making kits for years. They fit well as long as you snap the correct attachments off.
I took a chance on buying some of these envelopes. I was hoping for a very firm envelope that could double as a frame on the wall. These envelopes would not be suitable for that type of use because they are too thin and wobbly. I have always been a fan of Itoya's products, but this one was a let down to me. I will still use it to store some of my Mondo poster collection, but I will need to seek additional framing long term. Only buy this for long term flat storage purposes, not for a wall hanging.
If you need media to burn your stuff on, look no further.This is it.I have made countless of perfect burns using Lite-on's, NEC's, Sony-NEC_Optiarc, Pioneer and Plextor burners. Never a complaint.
I purchased two of these headsets, the first one broke. It seams a bit fragile. The second one just stopped working properly. People on the line cannot hear me. I adjusted the mic and volume, to no avail. I am looking for a different brand.
I got this little thing as a Christmas gift and haven't put it down. It gets a really long battery life and is pretty much indestructible, even for a klutz like myself. The music loading process and installation are nearly foolproof(though I did have to disable anti-virus software for the installation). The small size of the player makes it great for exercise and general transportation. One feature that was helpful was the "expandable memory", allowing up to several hours of extra music to be added to the player. It's a great buy, a much better overall value and much better first mp3 player than the Apple iPod.
These headphones are GREAT at my gym! The P.A. plays dance music and I want to hear my U2 and Coldplay. I tried Bose, wireless, and more expensive earbuds but they either sound too bassy or fall out of my ears.These feel comfortable, sound rich and full without being too bassy and are not expensive. It's a no brainer!
As with the comments on the Dayton 6 foot cable, the RCA-mini jack would not seat correctly in my laptop jack. Plugging it in would only get me one channel, pulling it out a bit would not ground the cable correctly (hum). While this did not work for me, Parts-Express' return service was awesome. Maybe it will work for others. Bought a M* Cable, worked perfectly but cost a bunch more.
This camcorder can not be used to record direct to your computer or any of the new dvd recorders. You have to record first to video tape then be able to connect your VCR to a dvd recording device. Very disappointed. How hard can it be for Sony to add the USB port? Even my $100 digital camera has a USB port.Don't waste your money on a camera that is already outdated in technology.
My son wanted this to go with his XBOX 360 and it was worth it. I would recommend this to anyone who has an xbox360 and KIDS! It's great.
Our original Dish remote was always near my husband's easy chair and too far for me to reach when I needed it. I bought other brands of remote controls but with them I had to change a setting to turn on the TV then change again to access the Dish satellite control. With the Dish Remote I can now control the TV from my easy chair with no switching of buttons. Wish I had not wasted money on all those other brands of remotes and had bought a Dish control as our second remote years ago.
I guess it is a good deal. I got this mp3 player for my mother. I couldn't afford an ipod at the moment, so I looked for the next best thing. It has all the features and more than an ipod nano, it doesn't look bad, and the most important thing, it is cheaper.
I bought this printer to replace an older hp printer that was no longer performing well. This hp 7660 is awful. I've had it since 3/04 and it hasn't worked since day one. Everything printed that isn't text is covered in blue lines. I have repeatedly done what hp techs have suggested and it hasn't worked. No wonder this printer is selling so cheaply now. If you look on hp's website it even says "Pictures printed on photo paper on the HP Photosmart 7660, 7760, and 7960 printers may exhibit track markings. These markings appear as dots in a straight line. These printers use special wheels, called "star wheels," to pull the paper through the printer while printing to the edge of the page. These star wheels may cause marks noticeable under some conditions." Even happens using the premium paper like is suggested. Save your money - don't buy this product!!update - in fairness to hp, they are sending me a new printer in exchange for the old one and it wasn't very difficult. my only guess is that a lot of people are having the same problem and they recognize that.
I needed a Head Phone Set so as to listen to music while on the treadmill, without bothering my wife. I am one of those who has to turn it up so as to hear.....now I can and life is great.This product is comfortable to use, inexpensive. There is switch at chest level that allows you to take it out of stero and another for a slight volume adjustment.In summation....it is a great buy.
This is by far the best bookbag ever. Plenty of room for everything...I mean everything. Two pockets for bottle, plae for calculator pens/pencils and anything else you can think of. The best part is the laptop pocket. I feel confidient when I can carry by laptop in all weather conditions and not worry about it getting wet or damaged. The BumBak pack is also great for my back and shoulder...really reduced the strain while carrying textbooks.
I like this little printer, but be warned that it has a problem that tech support doesn't know how to fix and HP now admits "there is no permanent solution at this time" as "the feed rollers are slipping on the surface of the label, causing the page to load incorrectly" (...). The workarounds that they offer do not always work, so you will waste lots of labels, ink and time trying to get the job done. The only solution I've found, which works most of the time, is to cut off the margin above the first row of labels so that it starts printing on the label instead of above it.
Not a Belkin cable - total 3rd party piece of junk. Flimsy and extremely low quality. The bag is also obviously a generic brand, with a little white sticker that says Belkin on. Pfff...liars. Don't buy!
For the price and the performance, I couldn't have asked for more! We get the same if not better battery life than the original battery that we have for our Canon SD600.Highly recommended!
I just purchased this nifty little cd player, and it plays wonderfully. I travel alot and sometimes the sound of the train/plane/automobile drowns out the music but not this player which has loud sound even on volume 4 (scale 1-10, ten the loudest) With the bass on it is one of the best sounds i have heard from a cd player.The design is very cool and appealing to all ages and is extremely easy to use. The display screen is fun looking.It is Cdr/rw compatible. To get all this... is a deal and suprising because it buys as much quality as the next... product on the market....This is a top of the line product and I highly recommend it.
The older Supras used 5X7s in the rear pillars. Very tight fit and no current technology speakers with the larger surrounds would fit. (all are 5.5 X 7.5 or thereabouts). Rather than cut into the trim panels, I decided to cut bottoms off the old OEM speakers thereby creating an "istallation ring" and setting 4x6s in for an excellent final fit. Of course the 4x6s don't have the bass that 5x7s do but that's not much of a problem since the Supra has a 5th front center 5.25 which I also replaced. Cory, the tech specialist at Boston Acoustics was wonderful and responded quickly to questions I had about possibly adding bass blockers.I chose the the plate BA S75s because of their quality and ability to trim the corners of the flat plates to fit the installation ring I had created. For my use they are terrific. They perform as expected and by turning them down a bit you get most of the bass from the front. At a later date I may install a small powered subwoofer but for now with all new speakers front and rear things sound very nice. Thanks to Discount Jungle for a great price and service and Boston Acoustics for a super product.
This sporty little pocket sized radio has great reception capabilities on FM and especially on AM that rivels and often times beats the capabilities of radios far larger more deluxe and much more expensive. A sweet little diamond I found in the large rough fields of Amazon.com!
I was really only looking for a replacement for my scanner, since my old one was not XP compatable. After looking at prices, though, I thought - what the heck? I can get a scanner, printer, copier and FAX machine for just a few bucks more!It arrived quickly (as always with Amazon!) and in fine condition. Unpacking was simple, set up was a breeze, and everything checked out fine.No worries, Mate!
AudioSource AMP-100 Stereo Power AmplifierThis amp powers a pair of medium two-way speakers for my home theater. Very good sound for the money. As others have noted, the line inputs are not terribly sensitive, and my Blue-ray player's line outs put out barely enough; I crank the amp's volume control almost all the way up with most movies. No one has complained of insufficient volume. (Someone wrote that there is a line-in sensitivity adjustment or a max gain adjustment or the like, but I cannot find it.) A preamp with a 3- or 4-volt line out would solve this problem and add needed spectrum control, but at greatly increased cost. You can power either of two pairs of speaker connections but not both; the spec sheet is a little vague on this point. I wouldn't upgrade from this amp before spending at least $2000 on speakers.
There are many reviews of this camera stating how good its low light capabilities are...well, they are all true. The camera does an excellent job shooting in regular lighting conditions. Initially, I was a little disappointed about the absolute image quality in the Auto mode but then I started analyzing the pics and saw the camera like to default to widest aperture (2.8) and higher ISO settings (400-800) in this mode. While the images are pretty good for the average person if you are accustomed to the images from a pro camera like the Canon 20D, then you will be a bit disappointed. Then I started playing around with the settings and boy or boy...here is the where the camera really shines:Switch it to Aperture Priority mode.Set the aperture to F5.Set the ISO to 100.Turn on flash to red-eye.Set the JPG compression to Fine (6M F).Turn on high speed shooting for faster focusing.Change the color setting to F-chrome. (This boost saturation and contrast)Now go take some pics :) At these settings this camera is capable of giving a consumer SLR a run for its money. Its that good! The color is a bit over saturated but its better than the normal settings which is a bit under saturated for my taste and probably the average person too.The best feature of this camera though that is never really mentioned in the reviews is how good the metering is. I would say its even better than my 20D. In complex lighting situations the camera does an excellent job of metering the scene for the best possible exposure. In auto mode this was immediately evident to me.The images also have a certain quality to them that could only be described as the Fuji look. In my opinion this camera metering and color rendition is superior to the Canons. I also own a Canon SD700 IS and while also a very good camera, the Fuji is better in also every respect except size. It is a little bigger, just a little, than the Canon and the Canon has a longer zoom (4X vs 3X). The Canon also allows you to adjust the image look with a lot more settings and the lens also has an optical image stabilizer.The movie mode came as another surprise: very good! Again, the camera was awesome in low light. The movie quality would be comparable to a DV camcorder of a generation or two ago. Where it and all of these camera break down is when you are recording motion. Either a fast moving object or when you are panning quickly. The high compression causes either video artifacts or smear so remember, don't pan quickly. Again, I would say the movie mode is better than my Canon SD700.The flash on the camera is also pretty powerful for such a small camera and the battery life is very good. Red-eye is controlled wonderfully and the flash does not burn out the highlights even at close range. Again...a really good job by the Fuji metering system.All in all, Fuji did a really good job with this camera. I didn't believe it would be capable of producing images that could rival my 20D with an average lens but it can when all of the setting are set to optimum levels. I can't say that about my Canon SD700 or any other point-and-shoot digital I have played with. Now I won't feel so bad about leaving my 20D with its L class lens at home :)PS Fuji has released the F40 now at 8MP. The problem with the increased pixel count on all of these sensors is that the area size remains the same. So you are crowding more sensors into the same physical space which increases image noise. So while you may get a higher pixel count you also get more noise. And let me tell you, one of the reasons I still have the 20D is because of its stunning noise free images. A completely noise free 4MP image will beat an 8MP noisy image any day. That is what most consumers do not know ;) The "perceived" resolution and sharpness of an image is determined to a great extent by how much noise it has. Don't buy into the higher mega pixel myth. You will never need anything more than 6MP anyway unless you are planning on making a lot of poster size prints :)
I used it in Italy. The only problem with this is you can't plug in a battery charger. It worked great with my cell phone and charging my camera. I did blow a circuit when I tried to plug in a clothes steamer. It is very limited on what you can charge.
Wasn't sure what to expect! I can be on the main floor of my split level home. I purchased a 30' HDMI cable, ran that into my basement into the laundry room where I put my cable box and can turn on, off, change channels with no problems. This thing shoots threw the floor and 3 walls to get to the cable box with no problem!This is a life saver due to having a flat screen LCD TV in my kitchen and no place to put a HD cable box. Worked out perfect!
I recieved my pioneer tweeters 3 days later after I ordered them and I was happy to know that it was fast shipping. I opened them and everything looks good and their. I will not mentioned how they sound because I am ordering other pioneer products and I will be installing these bad boyz sometime in the ends of November.
Getting a bag in extra large bag in UK is a bit of a mission impossible. After finally ordering one from the EU It arrived with no shoulder strap. Any of the larger bags should have them as standard due to the extra weight to be carried.Used a padded shoulder strap from an old Nike messenger bag to see if it was worth the trouble and expense of getting a padded shoulder pad. Found the Nike shoulder pad done the trick.Located the non slip version in a local cycle shop, and purchased the non slip padded shoulder strap.The non slip does what it says, stays were it is with a bag loaded with 10-15 kg on a 11 mile trip. The down side is after 7 miles it starts hurt. My old Nike strap does not hurt, but slips every few miles.It boils down to the lesser of two evils, or pain. The pain of the padded strap or the pain of falling of my bike due to my bag slipping to the side at speed when taking a corner. So I guess its ok
The picture shows a cable with individual SC connectors, I don't know what the connector is called that I received, but it is not as the picture depicts...
Got this for our son-in-law to use on their honeymoon. It worked great with no leakage and their underwater pictures were perfect.
This had a really good price when I bought it ($23.99 April-2008), but the quality was very bad. When I try to burn a DVD I hear a weird noise, after this the DVD frozes my system (there is a chance &lt;50% that it will continue burning). First, I thought that my DVD drive broke, but when I used other brand DVDs I did not hear any noise, neither have any problem. Surely the worst DVDs I ever bought and the most expensive $/useful disk. I tried different burning software, but I had the same response.
WELL PLEASED WITH THIS PRODUCTS. PRICE WAS VERY LOW WHEN COMPARED WITH SOME COMPETITORS...
With my 12" Dobsonion this is the finder I always use first. It is best used with both eyes open - one looking through the reticle window and one above or outside the window. Just centre it on the object or expected area of sky and then move to your magnifying finder scope. Find the fuzzy whatsit you're looking for, centre on the cross-hairs, and then look in your telescope. A three-part process which is fast and usually easy. The Telrad is just brilliant. I can't imagine trying to find objects using the finder scope first. That would be much more challenging and time-consuming. Since I intend to replace my finder scope soon with a right-angle finder scope (to save my neck) the Telrad will be essential then as you can't really use a right-angle finder scope for searching the sky. Some accessories like premium eyepieces, detailed star maps, etc, can enhance your observing but this does more than enhance, it simplifies everything.
This item is an interesting concept, but, like the Newton, it suffers from voice recognition issues. I bought this about two months ago based on the mostly positive reviews, but was a bit dubious. It is certainly an aid for most household items, but can ANYBODY OUT THERE get it to respond to 'limes', even after attempting to teach it that word? Too pricey for what it is able to accomplish, but may be of use so long as you can glue a post-it to the printout for limes, or create one of its suggestions for limes, like lemons or muffins (? Go figure). Too expensive for a throwaway, but that is ultimately what it is.
I bought these speakers about 3 months ago. You find a better sounding speaker for a mere $50 bucks. When I first got them I wasn't impressed at all with the sound. They were too bright and the bass was non-existent.After two weeks of breaking them in the mids and highs mellowed out and the bass really opened up dramatically. Now the sounds is nothing less than amazing. No need for a sub woofer with these bad boys. Everything from Jazz to Hard rock sounds superb. They can handle high volumes with ease. I can crank up the receiver all the way and they don't even have a hint of distortion. I really couldn't be happier. Wonderful speakers at a price that's too good to be true. If you go to the Polk website the list price is $635 for the pair so getting them brand new for $50 bucks is an outrageous deal.They also look very nice. They have a small footprint so they don't take up a lot of space. They have real wood veneer which looks terrific. The bass port at the bottom is a little funky looking, but you get used to it. Hats off to Mr. Polk for creating a high end speaker at a budget price that the little guy can afford and enjoy.
I have a 20GB iPod and then bought Nano for my wife. Right now I am thinking about buying Nano also for myself. It is just great. Small, comfortable, with color screen and holds exactly the amount of songs I need (1,000 songs for 4GB Nano).Definitely I recommend that to everybody!!!
This switch has been a solid performer in my home network. I have not had a single moment of trouble with this switch and have achieved the nominal throughput as i would expect. I recommend this to any one who needs an unmanaged switch for a small bump in port number.
I've owned my Bose radio-CD for about six or seven years, and it is the best alarm clock I ever owned. Seriously. But I've had better radios (I'm in my late 70s) that cost relatively a lot less. The celebrated Bose "full" sound is not all that it's cracked up to be, though you may be impressed at first. And the reception is poor. I tried an antenna. Not much improvement. I have a much cheaper radio that does much better. I live in southern Ohio, about a hundred mils from major cities. Oh, and that tiny remote that comes with it. I lost mine early on and ordered a new one, but that did not work very long. I did research and found that's not unusual. All in all, though it is solidly built and has some nice features, and is a status symbol, but it is overpriced and I would not buy another one. The alarm clock feature is what I appreciate most, but $500 for that?
What a refreshing thing it is to be able to fast forward through TV commercials, and to not be tied down to the times when the networks decide to broadcast my favorite shows. I found the system intuitive and easy to use - even the remote!
I bought this IEEE 1394 card soon after I got a brand new computer. My computer was operating fine until this component crashed my system everytime I use any type of multimedia. It has caused me a lot of headache and agony. Not even XP OS can tell you what crash your system. Until I removed this card, everything was running the way it supposed to be. Don't waste your money on this item.
It's really great to get info on traffic conditions ahead and have the ability to route around it, It's the logical extension to using GPS to get around, especially in unfamiliar cities.
This printer worked ok for a while then started the toner issue that others have described. I bought a new drum but it didn't fix the problem. I now wish I never did!!! We are going to have to buy a new printer and toss this one in the trash. I also wrote to Brother about the issue... still waiting for a response (4 months later)
I'm on my second pair of these and have decided to switch to a different headphone. I use them for the gym with my Creative Zen Stone. The first pair I had, one side shorted out after about a year. The pair I am on now shorted out just after 8 months. I love the headphone but wish they would sort out the issue as it seems to be pretty common.
This radio was perfect in every way with one exception. When I plug in the appropriate AC/DC transformer, the volume stays "low" until I push the "backlight" button for the display, then it jumps up to a much higher volume. I did not want to bother with returning it, since it works great otherwise.P.SFor the record, do NOT buy the transformer "recommended" as a complimentary item to purchase. It is the wrong voltage.
I like the premise of this handy little gadget; however, it doesn't work with my Nikon D-50. Can you suggest a solution?
I bought the WS-700M.for use with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, version 10. I have been using different versions of the Dragon software for years, but find that there are still many errors despite my enunciation and training. I decided I would like to use the transcription feature to see if that would reduce errors and tried the recorder in my cell phone, but the quality was much too low for transcription. By using this recorder in D. N. S. mode and a headset, the quality is high enough for transcription. It does not eliminate all user-dragon errors and it still requires that you speak to the recorder like you would dictate to computer. The silver lining is that now I have recorded what I wanted to say when Dragon does make an error, which is still frequently. Then, I can listen to what I had recorded and dictate simultaneously where the lines have been scrambled by the Dragon software. This method is far from perfect, but that it's certainly not the fault of the recorder.The recorder is very light weight and once the desired settings are selected, it is easy to use.the built-in microphone works very well, but for transcription using a headset works a lot better.The only CON for this product is that it is gentle and if you accidentally press a little on the screen it will show two black/distortion lines(it needs protection if throw in a bag). Luckily, the lines have always faded away.
I loved using this product, especially the fact that I can plug this into the TV and watch movies, listen to music, and view photos. I just hate the fact that not all video files are acceptable and need to be converted.AVI files are said to be supported, but I had to convert most of my AVI files via Creative Zen converter. It took me at least 8hrs per file because I wanted the files converted to the best possible quality. Thats about 3 files a day! After a week and a half of conversion, I had 15 gigs of space left.So WARNING to all you people who are looking at multimedia players, if you dont mind waiting for your files to be converted, this is a Great media Player.Battery life is good, video quality is great, and its definately portable and could be plugged into TV whereever you want to take your media.
I don't know what all the negative feedback is all about. This adapter worked perfectly fine. I bought it for my dad who has a 1998 ford truck, thinking this item will be hard to use and may even not work at all, I tested it and the sound was just as clear as if it was coming off the radio. Great purchase!!!
I have had nothing but good luck with my zune. The zune is about half as expensive as the ipod and I have found is alot better. Once you get the software running the softare automatically syncs files from your computer and also finds the album artwork so you don't have to do it. If you know how to work your computer then you won't have any trouble installing the software. It's very easy and you'd pretty much have to be an idiot to not be able to install it. The zune is alot better than the ipod in my opinion becuase you can also add other peoples music to your zune if you have the ipod you have to erase all of your files and sync to the other persons library. With the zune you have the option of connecting as a guest so you can just copy some of the other persons music if you want to without erasing all of yours all in all its a very good device I would recommend this over the ipod and I have no idea why people are talking about it like it's rocket science to install the software those people must be old and not know what they are doing on the computer
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Spend the extra few dollars and get this mouse.The feel of it, size and weight, are perfectand the wheel has an excellent feel to it also.I also have the Logitech, looks like theBlack (SBF-96), which works okay, but feels toolight.Also comes with a USB to PS/2 adapter.
I bought the Envision because of the price and what you get as far as specs.The first one I brought home would not power on. So I took it back and got a different one.The quality of the product is not that great. The plastic casing of the flat panel is just cheap. The cover on the back where you tuck in the cables has really small tabs that break off very easily, so be careful.I wish I would have spent a little extra and bought a Sony or Viewsonic
This knockoff expansion pack is better than the real thing. The additional heat sink prevents overheating and fusion of the expansion pack to the game console. I have not experienced ANY compatability problems, and the games that take advantage of it look much prettier. I don't see how any N64 owner can go without one of these.
This is an amazing system that does so much! It has a USB host for an MP3 player, DivX/DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW playback, MP3/WMA/JPEG viewer playback, XDSS extreme dynamic sound, 160W power... a one star review can't do this system justice (as the previous reviewer gave). It seemed he just reviewed on LG customer service not granting his wishes to return a product that was not defective. You won't be disappointed with this LG DVD Micro Home Theater System!
I waited to place an online review until I had use these speakers for a while. With my pleasure I am telling you that this speaker system rivals the much higher price ranged speaker systems. They are very pleasing to the ear with much room for sound ajustment on the remote control with the only draw back with the remote that it's not wireless. The only other draw back is the rear speaker wire lengths. Other than that your sure to get pleasing sounds from this system. By the way I upgrade to these after my Z560 Logitech System lost its Subwoofer.These are much better sounding.
i live in south east asia and technically, my country only allows &quot;licensed&quot; walkie talkies to be used. however, i went ahead to purchase a pair of these walkies from Florida after being assured that they work anywhere in the world using FM radio waves (i'm not a technical person). to my delight, they work perfectly although in urban areas where i use them, i find the range is quite short ... within 300 metres would be safe. the cost is quite cheap for something that works this well and the use of AA batteries is great ... much more convenient than the old conventional walkie talkies that had to be charged like mobile phones do.
I bought this unit for the sole purpose of turning all my entertainment center on and off because it saves on electricity. After using the unit for only several months the on/off switch broke so I had to manually unplug it from the wall plug in. I finally gave up and bought another brand.
My husband and I use these speakers for everything: television, laptop, and music (iPod, Microsoft Zen and Zune). We love the compact size and ease of use. We traveled for 2 years straight, mostly abroad, so the compact size and lightweight was a huge plus for us. We have used other brands of speakers before, even more expensive ones a audiophile/stereophile friend recommended. Nothing compares to these speakers. We knew right away that the sound quality was far exceeded other speakers we have tested and retired.After some time of constant use, we noticed the left speaker has a slight sound defect. We called Bose customer service and the representative was EXTREMELY courteous and helpful. He was able to help us troubleshoot, and when that did not work, he offered to send us a replacement set of speakers. The whole process was hassle-free and we were very pleased that our customer service rep. was so helpful and polite throughout the entire phone call.We have always liked Bose products, but with our recent experience with their customer service department, we are going to recommend their products to everyone. I used to work in the customer service industry, and I have never seen nor heard of better customer service than what Bose has provided for us. I feel safe in purchasing their products, knowing that Bose treats customers with such high regard and professionalism. We will only purchase Bose products from now on.
This camera works great for me, it takes great pictures! The design is excellent, the camera is very light weight and small so you can carry it with you everywhere.
As a confirmed Fox news junkie and a lover of many diverse styles of music this unit fits my needs completely. Sound is quite good, the antenna picks up well even through moderate tree growth. Gives me a chance to keep up with the latest, in these times of change.
I have 2 PCs that I wanted to connect to my 32 inch 1080p TV. My Gaming PC and my browsing PC (aka "dirty computer") I needed 2 cheap cables that would fit the bill. I held off making a review coz I wanted to test them out for at least a month of heavy usage and I can certainly say that I didn't have any problem with them whatsoever. One thing people should be aware of is that most companies are trying to market hdmi cables and hdmi/dvi cables like they were doing with the analog rca/component cables. hdmi, dvi or any other digital cables either work or don't work since the signal is digital. Even if the signal weakens or get some interference, as long as the required amount data goes through, you will not see a difference. It's not like an analog signal where you will see image degradation because of signal loss or interference. A digital signal will either show you the picture or no picture at all... there is nothing in between! Don't believe in marketing!!!
This is a nice personal shaver, it does what its supposed to do quickly and painlessly. I really like the handle.I highly recommend this shaver for those ladies who need to remove peach fuzz, mustache, eyebrow maintenance, whatever...
This DVD player is flat out awesome! I've been impressed with it ever since I received it in the mail. It's great that it plays DVD's but it makes it all the more better that it's able to play mp3 files and regular CD's. I recommend this machine for anyone looking for a DVD player.
I just received the Canon 200EG backpack today! It only took about 5 days to get to my house.It is fantastic!! Definitely worth purchasing, Has enough room for my Canon 60D, 18-135mm, 50mm 1.4, 70-200 F/4L lens plus tripod,cleaning materials, extra battery, camera strap, lens hood, shot gun mic. and remote shutter!BUY THIS!!!You will be lost with out it!! :]
Note: The V-moda website says these earbuds come with a black leather pouch. I received a gold leather pouch. Knowing that the earbuds had been re-designed in the past, I was concerned that this seller was still selling the outdated model. I contacted V-moda and confirmed that the model with the gold pouch is in fact the newer design. The V-moda rep told me the information regarding the pouch on their website was incorrect. Now on to the review...I purchased these earbuds for a very specific reason. Here's my story: I love to listen to music (80's speed metal) while running. I use a Cowon F2 mp3 player. It's a pretty good player, but it suffers from a technical limitation that all small, lightweight mp3 players seem to have. Specifically, the battery is too small to provide the increased current necessary to reproduce heavy bass at higher volume without distortion. (Ever seen a car's headlights dim slightly in time with drum beats? That's why capacitors are often installed with auto subwoofers. Perhaps future advances in capacitor technology will help solve this mp3 player problem...) Anyway, I have to turn the bass down so far on my mp3 player that it sounds pretty wimpy through the Sony Fontopid earbuds I've been using. I noticed some other reviewers criticized the V-moda earbuds for over-emphasizing bass. I hoped that over-emphasis would help balance out the F2's tiny bass output. That is in fact what happened. The V-moda earbuds brought the full, rich sound back that I'd been missing. The improvement was huge.The V-modas do a good job of blocking outside noise. The fit and feel is great and they stay securely in my ears while running. I barely feel them.I also like the fact that both wires that go directly to the earbuds are the same length. The only thing I can see that could still be improved would be to change the straight mini-plug to a 90-degree plug. But that's such a minor issue it's barely worth mentioning.By the way, I'm only giving my best (slightly-educated) guess as to why heavy bass causes distortion on these little mp3 players. If anyone knows differently I'd be very interested to hear your comments.
I bought these headphones a long time ago. They were so inexpensive, I did not expect them to be all that good, or last that long. But I needed something fairly cheap to use with my Mac when I'm up late, and I didn't want to use iPod earbuds, so I bought them.These headphones have been very nice. It would have been a great buy at twice what I paid, and it is even cheaper now. I'm NOT an "audiophile," but I like how they sound when playing music, videos, and games on my Mac. The bass is not as "booming" as other headphones I have used, but I actually like it that way most of the time. And the mid-range (such as vocals) to the high-end sound excellent (crisp and bright) to my ears. They also seem to play "less loud" at the same volume setting compared to other headphones. So, if you like your music bass-driven and VERY LOUD, perhaps you should look elsewhere.I have used these heavily for a few years. They are comfortable and light. They are quite durable. The plastic parts are completely intact. There is no problem with the cord, which is extra long. I see a bit of wear on the ear paddings, but they are still completely useable; I see no wear on the padding at the top of the head. I have not noticed any deterioration in sound quality; I probably don't turn the sound volume up as high as some people.One tip: These headphones have large "cups" that cover the entire ear. I initially wore them in a more forward position, so that they were partially "on top" of the ears. When I moved them back a little, so that the back part of my ear is entirely inside the cup, they sounded noticeably better, with better blocking of external noise.
I ordered two of the Maxwellp-20 Skin Cases and only recieved one. Still waiting for the second one.
I have been using this for more than a year now and it has worked pretty much flawlessly for the purpose of connecting a satellite receiver to the phone line. However in the last thunder storm after a power failure, it stopped working. I was able to find a pdf manual online and saw that the extension unit had lost its programming and was no longer connecting to the base. Followed the instructions to pair the devices and it started working again. Given the quality of connection as well as the construction, I am surprised that this product didn't have success.
I have a VIZIO VHT510Vizio VHT510 5.1 Surround Sound Home Theater with Wireless Subwoofer (Black)soundbar (which, btw, sounds great!), but it only has 1 optical input. Was able to connect my Cox cable box, VIZIO VBR210VIZIO VBR210 Blu-Ray Player with Wireless Internet Application, Black, and Xbox 360 without any issues. Audio quality seems to be great and am able to get Dolby 5.1 and DTS signals.
This 64 mb card is a useful accessory because it enables you to take more and higher quality pictures. Great when going on vacation.
For whatever reason, in the type of older house I live in the wi-fi can't make it through more than one wall reliably. After days of fiddling around repositioning the wireless router and contemplating complex home rewiring schemes, I gave up and bought one Netgear XE103 Wall Plugged Adapter and one Netgear 85Mbps Adapter with 4-Port Switch (XE104). Our problems were solved within 15 minutes of opening the box (it would have been five minutes if I hadn't taken the time to install the utility software to set up a private network password). Nice work, Netgear!Here's a couple of tips: (1) Write down the device password (on the plug side) before plugging everything in and running the password utility -- you'll need the device password to set the private network password for remote units. (2) Enter the device password for all your remote devices in the software utility before trying to set the network password using the "all devices" option (otherwise the password will only be set locally, and your remote devices will stop talking to the local device).
First of all ... just to reassure you all, I am reviewing the Landel MAILBUG... not the Mailstation or the V-tech Postbox!! The previous review gave the Mailbug a terrible rating, but when you read the review, it was actually about the Mailstation, which is a totally different product!! Their review did not belong here! (Hopefully someone will be able to remove it.)Anyway, as to my experience with the MailBug ... After researching on Amazon and elsewhere, we decided to purchase the MailBug for my mother (who is 80+) in January. She has a computer, but had found computer-based email increasingly frustrating, especially in that she didn't want to pay $20 for unlimited Internet access just to do email. (The pop-up windows for the free and cheaper email services were annoying and problematic, so they weren't an option.)The MailBug has been just great; my mom has been using it regularly since day one, and is more and more delighted with it as times goes on. (The user interface is so simple that you can use it initially without even reading the manual, but by reading the manual, you can learn about extra features. She has learned those extra features very gradually.)She finds the keyboard comfortable, and navigation easy to understand. I worried about the words on the backlit screen being too small to read easily, but she hasn't had any trouble, although I don't know that she uses it very much after dark. (Initially she had trouble seeing the screen after dark, but had just had eye surgery, and was without her glasses ... so that may be better now.)She is able to use it in her easy chair (with an angled cushion under it, to bring it to a comfortable typing level), and has it on a small table in the living room, which is warm and comfy year 'round. (It has a VERY small footprint, no bigger than a standard piece of paper.) She especially like that it doesn't tie up the phone line for composing emails, and that it dials in automatically several times a day to check for mail, and then lets her know with the flashing light that she has mail. (You can also manually make it check at any time.)We did have it lock up on us just twice in the past several months (not sure why), but all it took to remedy that was to unplug the power cord right at the machine, and plug it right back in. After doing so, it automatically dialed in and reset its internal clock on its own. (Now, if only our microwave would do that after a power outage!)Some people may not like that it can't receive attachments, but she hasn't missed that at all. But, I have to admit that my Dad does have his own computer, so they have that option for receiving attachments. She also doesn't miss that it can't access websites. However, it does have an "e-info" feature that allows retrieval of some news (text only), including sports, weather, top stories, etc.Our experience with customer-service has been limited because we haven't had problems with it ... but so far so good. When I did call in for setup, I didn't have to wade through numerous phone trees to get assistance, and the tech support was patient and explained things well. Set up was absolutely a breeze and only took a few minutes.Cost is great ... I think the Landel website states that it's around $12 a month, but because there was a local dial-up number for my mom (rather than a national toll-free number), she pays just $10. (Discounts are offered if paying for multiple months.) She's thrifty, and wasn't sure about the cost initially, but I explained that it would cost more to send a postal letter each day over the course of the month than it does to have the Mailbug.All in all, a great product, a great deal, and a perfect "fit" for my mom.
I purchased this lens because I noticed that my kit lens was suffering in low light. I've read alot of the reviews regarding zoom vs. prime and decided to take a chance. Boy am I glad I did. Not only is this lens super sharp, the bokeh is simply awesome. I took some sample shots in a mall wide open and loved all the intricate details that showed up in the picture. There is a little more moving around on my part due to the lens being a "prime" but it's a tradeoff that I would gladly do it again. I highly recommend this lens to anyone looking for their first prime.
Like I Said In The Title, Not Enough Bang For Your Buck. But The Things You Can Do With These Points Is Amazing On Xbox Like Buying Extra Games, Game Add ons, Avatar Clothes ( I don't do Avatar armor though waste in my opinion). Out Of All It's A Buy 4/5 Stars
This bag is great. It is compatibale with your everday life. It holds compartments for all of your everyday electronic items. great for messengers and business people.
I returned the Zoon (horrible software), within a week, and replaced it with iPod 80 Gb. Well, I didn't realize until too late, that iPod is an iTunes-pay-per-Song-Delivery-Device. In other words it is not a personal recorder where you can download your legally owned stuff. It scrambles the tracks. This may not be an issue for music tracks, but for audio-books it is a disaster. As a matter of fact, unless you want to listen to music only, from iTunes (pay again for music), this device is a Frustration-Device.
While the product works very well, the Rebate, I can only conclude is bogus. I submitted my rebate form with all required docs in January and have not received my rebate yet. Don't know how to contact them either.
We just had one of these blow up on us. It was glowing like a xmas tree until we unplugged it. If it was a few hours earlier and no one was around we could have had a serious office fire.I cant seem to find any recall notice. I sure hope it was an isolated incident.
Had a real hard time finding 8mm cassettes for the camcorder until I went to Amazon. Came quick and in perfect condition. Grandson thinks the old camcorder is the greatest invention:)
This battery exceeded my lasting power expectations. It also seems to stay cooler than my previous battery.
I took a chance on this little camera after reading reviews on CNET and at Steve's Digicams. It is every bit as good as the Canon Digital Elph I had previously (the Canon died of the E18 error), but almost 100 dollars cheaper.The photo quality between the two cameras is a draw. In some situations the Samsung performs better, in others the Canon wins out. The overall differences are marginal.Where the Samsung excels over the Canon is in it's MPEG4 video cabability. Using a 1GB card you can get 48 minutes of video at 640x480 resolution at 30 frames per second (1.5 hours at 15 FPS). You can even cut footage inside the camera (though it's a bit awkward). That said, the video is of the same grainy, highly compressed quality you get with your standard digital camera. You wouldn't use it to record a wedding, but still, it's a fun diversion that's well implemented.I was also surprised at the battery life I've been getting (when freshly pulled off the charger). I charged the batteries before a 3-day hiking trip and came back with over 200 photos and 10 minutes of video - and the camera still had plenty of juice in it for another 40 photos a few days later (I was too lazy to charge it when I got back). Most of these were outdoor photos, so there wasn't much flash usage. Still, that's 240 photos plus 10 minutes of video, plus enough juice to download all of it to my computer. I've never had it die on my during use.In either case, it's tough to go wrong with this camera for only 180 bucks or so. I carry it in my pocket or backpack most everywhere I go. I sewed a piece of fabric into a sleeve to keep the screen from being scratched while in my pocket. That's the only case I've needed for it and I like that it doesn't add any bulk to the camera's slim profile.For those wondering about the size of the camera, it is similar in thinness to the the Canon Digital Elph series of cameras but slightly longer in it's longest dimension. Overall the slim design (0.8 inches) is very easy to slip into my jeans pocket.**** RESPONSE TO THE FEW NEGATIVE REVIEWS ****I completely agree that the "pre-flash" (the auto-focus assist lamp) slows down photo taking. Also, in dark situations, people will sometimes see the red assist lamp turn on, think it was the flash, and start to move before the real flash kicks in. I sometimes have to tell people to "wait for the second flash!"). However, this handy feature does allow the camera to do an admirable job of focusing in low light conditions - even complete darkness. And to be fair, my Canon Digital Elph did the SAME THING with its AF assist lamp (and likewise did an admirable job of focusing in low light.) I agree that it should be easier to turn off the AF assist lamp without turning off the flash.At the end of the day, this camera still holds it's own against ultra-compact cameras costing 250+ dollars, which makes it a solid buy. It has all of the advantages (and disadvantages) of other ultra-compact cameras. You need to decide if you can live with the compromises of an ultra-compact camera in return for the high-portability.
We purchased our system to replace a previous Sony multi-module stereo that took up far more room. The compact nature of this system allows a used to use one small shelf for the main unit, and then the speakers can be positioned wherever you want and still deliver amazing sound.Setup is pretty simple, with a pictograph easily explaining the connections, and then a DVD that guides you through the last few phases. The climax comes when the system uses a special headset you wear in different locations that provides feedback to the system for automatic optimal sound delivery. I know, it sounds crazy, but is cool to have the system fine tune itself.Playing DVDs is pretty simple, but I wish the system allowed a faster fast forward scan. There is an adapter to allow the video output to be converted to a component output, which is better than an S cable, which is better than the traditional red, white and yellow jacks most people are familiar with. You just need a modern, high end TV that handles component input (like my Samsung DLP) to appreciate it. The surround sound aspect is awesome, and we truly enjoy watching our favorite DVDs with rich, realistic sound that can rattle the house if so desired.Music CDs come across as clear and sharp, and the bass driven from the subwoofer is convincing when needed.As far as listening is concerned, you can choose how many speakers you want to use, from 2, 3 or 5. The easy to use remote can control almost anything without a need for the TV screen menu, but that's wasy enough to understand once you get through the difficulties of the manual's technical instructions.Overall, I am very pleased, and look forward to many years of service from this system.
I bought this for our bedroom TV, knowing that based on the construction of our building and the distance from the windows that it would be a tough spot for reception. It picked up all the stations I really wanted, can't get others that fortunately I'm not all that interested in. There was some dropping of signals. I'm going to replace it with a db4 and use it in the living room where it gets everything and rarely drops signals.
This camera is awesome. I tried it last night at BestBuy. They had it for only $949.00 here in Idaho but no black body. BestBuy only acquired silver body only.Besides the point, this little DSLR is awesome in my opinion. Eventhough I love my old digital rebel with upgraded firmware, i think I want to add this to my canon collection rather than 20d. Since I do this for my wedding business, the one thing I was impress was is the E-TTL II function. Even if you point the camera for closed up picture, the flash from the camera will fire evenly. It didnt put it to one spot where it's focusing, which is great. I think it works like I-TTL balanced fill flash with Nikon D-70. Flash and wedding is a tough job to conquer. You think you know it, you have no idea that flash fotography is challenging. THat's why you we get paid thousands to have excellent picutres come up with $1k camera. hehehehe...... I only use a cheapo but wonderfully work Sigma EF-500 DG SUPER. Awesome flash!!!The camera just a little small to hold and a bit not looking pro at all. But i,m gonna add the battery grip BG-E3 for better grip and pro look to it expecially when i add that zoom lens. besides, the battery grip will accept 2 proprietary batteries or 6 AA which i love. only costing me $12.99 for 6 2100mah batteries at costco rather than spending $45 more each for specific battery, which i forget what it is.But all in all, the camera is awesome, will work magic to someone's wedding. You don't have to go 20D for extra $500.00. Stick with this one, only missing 2 extra focusing point and some software controlled functions and no PC sync. Other than that, Quality just as the same. Awesome camera.
We have been using this scanner for about a month now. Does the job that we expected it to do. I have another canoscan (N6500) that I bought years ago for about $100 and it also still works beautifully.We use the 4400F scanner for scanning printed photographs to put up on our website and also for use in an 8 x 10 digital picture frame in our photography studio. We are still completely film photography and that is why the scanner is so important.I have even used some of the scanned photos to enhance in Photoshop and then have them printed by our lab....and customers have been very pleased.We have not yet tried the negative scan, but for photographs, it is great.
This is probably the third or fourth different thermal compound I've used and it is BY FAR the best. It's a thicker consistency than some other brands I've used which is great because it doesn't spill everywhere, and it doesn't come with a "spreader" to ensure an even distribution. I suggest using a piece of plastic or something like a library card to spread it. The actual tube is quite small, maybe 3 inches, so if you have large hands, it may feel awkward. Great little product, will definitely use again.
I had three of these sets and had all 3 go out with the same issue within 3 months. The box that controls volume goes bad. You will start to hear a crackle sound anytime you touch the controls to adjust volume, etc. Then you know they are on their way out.
I just got my ATH-ANC7's in the mail today. Here's my immediate reaction:Pros: Excellent noise cancellation! Can hardly hear a thing when I am listening to music, and when I'm not, voices and other ambient sound is muffled. Also, sound quality is pristine, the phones are very comfortable, and the case is a nice addition.. all for an excellent price.Cons: The base is a little muffled or lacking clarity/precision. It's present, but a little cloudy when listening to music that demands more precision, such as classical music.
I've had a few "universal" remotes in the past and without exception, they were very difficult to get configured correctly.I just purchased the Harmony 880 and I'm already amazed at how easy it is to set up and use. Configuration was a breeze and it works exactly as advertised. I highly recommend this remote.
I took a chance on this little camera after reading reviews on CNET and at Steve's Digicams. It is every bit as good as the Canon Digital Elph I had previously (the Canon died of the E18 error), but almost 100 dollars cheaper.The photo quality between the two cameras is a draw. In some situations the Samsung performs better, in others the Canon wins out. The overall differences are marginal.Where the Samsung excels over the Canon is in it's MPEG4 video cabability. Using a 1GB card you can get 48 minutes of video at 640x480 resolution at 30 frames per second (1.5 hours at 15 FPS). You can even cut footage inside the camera (though it's a bit awkward). That said, the video is of the same grainy, highly compressed quality you get with your standard digital camera. You wouldn't use it to record a wedding, but still, it's a fun diversion that's well implemented.I was also surprised at the battery life I've been getting (when freshly pulled off the charger). I charged the batteries before a 3-day hiking trip and came back with over 200 photos and 10 minutes of video - and the camera still had plenty of juice in it for another 40 photos a few days later (I was too lazy to charge it when I got back). Most of these were outdoor photos, so there wasn't much flash usage. Still, that's 240 photos plus 10 minutes of video, plus enough juice to download all of it to my computer. I've never had it die on my during use.In either case, it's tough to go wrong with this camera for only 180 bucks or so. I carry it in my pocket or backpack most everywhere I go. I sewed a piece of fabric into a sleeve to keep the screen from being scratched while in my pocket. That's the only case I've needed for it and I like that it doesn't add any bulk to the camera's slim profile.For those wondering about the size of the camera, it is similar in thinness to the the Canon Digital Elph series of cameras but slightly longer in it's longest dimension. Overall the slim design (0.8 inches) is very easy to slip into my jeans pocket.**** RESPONSE TO THE FEW NEGATIVE REVIEWS ****I completely agree that the "pre-flash" (the auto-focus assist lamp) slows down photo taking. Also, in dark situations, people will sometimes see the red assist lamp turn on, think it was the flash, and start to move before the real flash kicks in. I sometimes have to tell people to "wait for the second flash!"). However, this handy feature does allow the camera to do an admirable job of focusing in low light conditions - even complete darkness. And to be fair, my Canon Digital Elph did the SAME THING with its AF assist lamp (and likewise did an admirable job of focusing in low light.) I agree that it should be easier to turn off the AF assist lamp without turning off the flash.At the end of the day, this camera still holds it's own against ultra-compact cameras costing 250+ dollars, which makes it a solid buy. It has all of the advantages (and disadvantages) of other ultra-compact cameras. You need to decide if you can live with the compromises of an ultra-compact camera in return for the high-portability.
I just could not believe how incredible this purchase was. The price will always bring me happiness. I just wished I knew of this before spending lots of money on a expensive HDMI cable at Best Buy. I felt ripped off. The difference between this one and a retail one is...nothing! The quality matches those of expensive cables. It's just unbelievable! Overall I am a happy buyer. I may just buy another one for backup, lol
...is that it's cheapness, tiny size, very reasonable battery usage, and ease of compatibility with my MAC G4 have all taken the pressure of of "getting my money's worth" out of this incredible device. Didn't break it out today? Who cares? At this price I don't have to feel guilty about using it non-stop, and I LOVE that. The ironic thing is it makes me use it all the more (especially as it's small enough that I've always got it). I captured some crazy footage of the fire in Burbank a couple days ago, a mad cop weaving across several lanes of highway traffic, and all sorts of other goodies. I'm almost in disbelief that I didn't have this capability before. The digitizing onto iMovies takes a bit of time as you might expect, but saving footage onto the included software just takes a minute, so you don't need to worry about carrying around a bunch of footage at all times. Sure the zoom is weak and the footage is not the best resolution, but who on earth would get this camera for that reason anyway? Want a dependable, self-contained device that won't make you weep like a collicky baby if it is lost or damaged? I recommend this one.
I'm sure this Tiffen 30.5MM UV Protector Filter is a perfectly good piece of equipment. *In the description of the camera that I purchased it read there wasn't a protective filter provided. In AMAZON'S accessory list of things I may want to purchase with this camera was this filter. ONLY THING IS AMAZON HAD THE WRONG SIZE LISTED THAT I ORDERED! The camera bag and extra memory were just fine. Returning the filter would've taken more energy and time than I wanted to put in for the $ I would've received back. So the camera wasn't as good a deal as I thought. (Still a good deal, though).
A very important point when putting your home videos onto disk is NOT to have to watch the whole video while it transfers! You can't leave this unit alone during the process because if it encounters a break in the signal - such as a blank spot in the middle of the original tape - it shuts down. Now you have a patially burned disk that you can't view without finalizing (to see where it stopped) but your vcr kept going so it has run to the end of of the tape. Now where are you? How much is on the disk? No way to find out and resume on the same disk - not to mention the time wasted. So if you want the whole tape on the same disc you have to start over and monitor the progress. When the interruption occurs the second time the Sony unit goes into pause mode and then goes to stop mode. At this point you can fast forward the tape past the junk and press record on the burner and your back in business untill the next glitch in the original tape. It happens on almost every tape (so far I have transfered about 21 hours of home video) wherever you have a section of static or whatever on the original, lasting more than a few seconds, the Sony unit pauses and then stops and must be restarted. If you are not watching - you don't know where on the original that occurred and can't preview what's on the disk.
I bought this unit to interface with a Vista powered laptop. First, the display resolution is TERRIBLE and Aero is not supported either. I stopped using my monitor through the Belkin docking station.Second, this device functions only as a USB hub (a powered one only costs $25) and a sound card (great for hooking up a sound system to your laptop). Both of these functions work fine...BUT... it is impossible to hot-dock or hot-undock the ExpressCard/PCI-E. In case you're wondering, this means you must shut your laptop all the way down to eject/insert the card and reboot. If you've got vista, this takes forever. If you don't you risk corrupting your hard drive (done that twice - directly correlates to hot-undocking) and it will hang all of your applications (hard power-off required).I have worked with Belkin's customer support for a year now and the experience has been painful. They've sent me factory-technician-tested units that still don't work (after I sent them mine first waiting several weeks without it). They have admitted to a hot-docking problem but suggested that it might be better with Vista-SP1 (it isn't, I have it now - it is a Belkin, not Vista or PC issue). Belkin Customer Service will not talk to Technical Service or vice versa so to get another department involved (like to get your shipping refunded or to involve a technician who doesn't expect you to unistall every piece of software including the operating system each time you call) you must start all over from the beginning. I've done this several times now.My suggestion is to buy a ExpressCard/PCI-E sound card (under $100) and a powered USB hub ($25) and SAVE YOUR MONEY!! I won't even sell mine - I am tossing it away in order to prevent anyone else from the headaches this device causes.
I'm using this switch kit to share my 22" display (native resolution is 1680x1050, and I always set to this resolution) with my new laptop and my old desktop. For my laptop, the resolution is stable, but for my desktop, from time to time, the resolution changes to lower when I switch the display for it. And then I have to set it back. It bothers me a little bit, but overall it works fine. The display used to be connected to my old desktop before I bought the new laptop, and it worked perfectly without this issue.
Muy bien hecho, buenos materiales, resistente y f&aacute;cil de usar.. tiene muchos espacios para guardar objetos indispensables para aquel que ande siempre en movimiento.. lo recomiendo..
For my use I think this is a great product. Sound is good, display is very good. entering of information is easy. I bought this for my wife who couldn't pour water out of a boot if the directions were written on the bottom. She has no trouble with the use of it.
Durable and light. I move them in and out to listen by the pool. Very good for low price speakers in this situation.
This is a great little light meter. First of all, it's incident - and that beats any amount of fancy reflected metering in the camera hands down. Second, it does flash metering - if you only ever do TTL flash work then you don't need it...but when using studio lights it's really valuable - even if you're using digital or polaroid to check out the setup. It is true that the "between stops" readout is a bit, erm, esoteric. The meter is very light, which makes it resistant to smashing itself to pieces if you drop it, too. Ask me how I know... Of course if you only ever point and shoot then the camera's metering is best for you - so why would you have wanted a light meter anyway?
It was very easy to hook up and to install software, automatically stated that I needed an update to make it work on Windows Vista. I was totally pleased with this purchase.
Well, my father won a gift certificate for 500 dollars, and instead of getting a digital camera he got a mider saw and this cd player for me for christmas. It has some minor flaws, to wide, the buttons are in a bad spot, no hold button, cover moves a bit, causing it to stop, anti skip starts up no matter what, which makes you wait...and it drains your batteris, but its ok, my x-girl friend dropped it, and i watched it shatter, so i guess i get $50 outa the whole deal
The "closed-type" design may eliminate outside noise but amplifies "internal" noise like chewing, walking, speaking, breathing etc. This is unacceptable for headphones meant to be mobile. They only sound decent tucked fully inside the ear canal so they aren't as forgiving as more open type designs. I'm very disappointed in these headphones.
These headphones are amazing with the bass! but with out them the sound quality is minimal. Only buy these if you like rap or techno. otherwise, look somewhere else.
These Gepe card safes are definitely the best card carriers out there.I have a number of cards for my digital cameras, and a variety of card case brands. Of all the card cases I have and have seen online and in stores, this case keeps the cards in a very secure hold while making them easy to place inside and to remove. It fits all of the card types and the case closes securely so I never have to worry about it accidentally opening and dropping my cards.And the available colors are much brighter and more appealing than the flat grey or dull greyish blue of some of the other types.
Have several of these little mice, like them alot. But with this last one is bought, it's software SEEMS to be the culprit behind my window contents having epileptic fits. (You will know it if you see it, started two days after I installed and got progressively worse.) Mac techs tell me OSX has its own drivers that will operate it just fine. DO NOT INSTALL their software!
After MUCH research and reading online reviews &amp; Consumer Reports, I decided to purchase this item. I am very glad I did. Here's why:1. Pretty good sound!2. Gentle wake feature. Volume for the alarm begins from gentle volume and gradually increases to a higher volume.3. Repeat alarm. Switches off the alarm for a 9 minute period.4. Headphone jack.5. Small size.6. 3 levels of brightness control for the display.7. Weekend sleeper. Deactivates alarm 1 and/or 2 for the weekend.8. Nice price.Drawbacks: Memory backup is only for 3 minutes. Buttons are small. Once you figure out how to set it up, it's actually pretty easy. There are VERY few CD Stereo Clock Radios out there with all of these features, that sound good, for this price. Hope you found this helpful :~)
This item is well made and nicely designed. Therefore I gave it 5 stars in spite of the fact that I'm returning it.Please pay attention to the intended use for this tabletop tripod: "perfect for point-and-shoot, compact SLR, and compact camcorder cameras"I didn't, and soon discovered that it's *not* appropriate for a DSLR. My Nikon D5100 + lens is 2.8 lbs. The tripod does not hold in position this lens-heavy camera. When you aim it at a subject, it drifts away--no matter how firmly you tighten the ball head. I'm sure that a lighter more balanced camera would be fine.
This thing is slower than the internal modem that was in my 10 year old laptop.
Great lens! Take awesome pictures and has nice bokeh. If you are on a crop sensor camera, please understand that when they say this is a &#34;long&#34; lens for this camera, it really is. You need a lot of room to be able to move away and around your subject. Most rooms inside would be too small and you couldn't back away far enough. I have the 50 1.8 and it does much better inside on a crop.
they arrived undamaged and unbent, and i was able to pull out my stock head unit with ease. (2001 Audi TT)
After using this unit for over six months, I now believe that it is good for one thing only: using the LCD TV. The overall design (usability and installation consideratinos) and features of the unit are very good. The installation kit that is included was particularly nice for my kitchen installation under the cabinets.However, the sound quality of the unit is sub-par. Which is puzzling since the manufacturer was thoughtful enough to enable the CD player to decode CD-R's and MP3 files (nice feature). Why skimp on quality speakers? I get better sound on my cheapie Radio Shack (single speaker), analog tuning, radio.The radio exhibits very poor reception in AM and FM modes.The remote is one of the worst remotes I have ever used. Forget about using it at any angle besides directly in front of the unit. Or, if you like, reaching around the front with the remote to change channels or volume. Of course, by that time you could simply use the buttons on the face of the unit. Which I often do. Also, first remote broke within two days of installation. Was replaced by reseller at no charge.The LCD TV. Overall picture quality is fair (but by far the best of the other choices out there). Screen seems to suffer from the same limited angle viewing problem as the remote control. Tilting feature is nice, but once you realize that you are constantly moving it just to tell what is on the screen. It can be a hassle. If you don't need to move the screen at all for viewing in different areas, you'll be fine.As I said, if you want a passable compact TV for a kitchen (or where ever) area, don't need hi-fi sound and don't mind paying roughly twice the cost of a plain-old 12&quot; tube TV. This unit will fit the bill nicely.
This is a truly outstanding bargain (for those who are willing to forgo the VR option of its' twice more expensive sibling). At F8 and below this lens produces results that are indistinguishable from 4-6 times more expensive 70(80)-200F2.8 lens. And it's very light and compact. I've been using it for 5 years or so, and, as you can see in photos I posted in "Customer images" section it was very good to me. You really can not go wrong with this purchase.A couple words of caution though, as with all consumer zooms one has to be careful about shot discipline (to avoid motion blur). That does limit the use of this lens for handheld pictures to fairly bright weather (or higher ISOs). It does benefit from stepping down a little. But for the price, its' an unbeatable bargain (IMHO).
What can you say about Bose products? They work well and look nice.My only complaint is that they don't sell this as 2 or 5 packs, so be sure you order one for each speaker you're going to mount.
I loved this cover and the price was great. But it was too small. The company made it really easy to return.
I have had several head phones and this one is by far the best that I have owned. It is very clear and easy to adjust the volume. Sometimes it is a little hard to get the phone out of the base if you are in a hurry.Over all I would recommend this phone to anyone.
This product is just what I was looking for to mount my XM radio in my Sebring Convertible. Because of it's deep windshield, this unit is great for any of Chrysler's "cab foward design" cars. Only the extreme tight fit for the radio slot prevented this from being 5 stars, but this is easily remedied.
This product was not what I anticipated it to be. I knew getting in to it that the screen would be small, but the picture quality is poor and it only allows you to take 2 pictures before your memory is full. There might be a way to change the resolution to allow for more picutres, but the menu is very confusing and I cannot figure it out. I consider myself to be somewhat tech-savvy. I can usually figure out most cameras and phones, but this one just does not make sense. The other thing that really upset me was that you cannot delete just one photo. I can delete ALL of the photos, but not one specific one. I purchased this camera for my neice and nephew as a digital camera that they can use and not worry too much about breaking, but they don't even enjoy it because they can only take two pictures and then have to upload them or delete them to take any extra. It says you can buy a memory card, but the selling point for the camera was the price, and that would just be one more thing to purchase. For me, it is not worth the money AT ALL!
Wow I just received this sub as a gift.The bass is powerful and tight,and i highly recommend it.At 108dba you may hear a little rumble which is the woofer being overdriven,but this is at defening volume levels.Another winner by Bob Carver.
I am very happy with my cable lock. Although it does not make your computer equal to Fort Knox, it will at the very least slow a would-be theif down. I can hang my 8lb laptop off of it, and bounce it up and down with the cable, and it holds firm (trial conducted over my bed, a heavily padded surface). I like how the cable swivels around the actual lock to avoid the cable kinking, and becoming cumbersome. I also like the fact that it is a key operated system. Although combinations are quicker, they can be hacked in about 5 minutes of trying, and slipping a key in the lock and giving a quick turn can't be any simpler. Just remember to keep one key in a safe place, and write the key serial number down somewhere so a replacement can be found. For the money, I don't think there is a better security option for notebook computers, unless you spend the $40 on a doberman puppy, and train it to attack computer theifs. But that would be hard. Buy this lock system, and it could save you $3000.
I use an iTrip when I'm in the car so I needed a case that was easily removable. I'm also not very fond of the leather wallets or spandex sock-like cases, so I narrowed my search down to the iSee-nano.Initially, the case was a little stiff and difficult to open but after it loosened up removal of the iPod was quite easy.Don't believe the advertised features. Using the belt clip for headphone storage is a joke. Using the little cablegrip hook to make a lanyard out of your headphones is a bigger joke, unless you like putting a crimp in your headphone cord and hanging your iPod 3 inches below your chin.One feature that isn't advertised are two sets lanyard holes on the top and bottom of the backside of the case. It doesn't come with a lanyard but if you have a spare one from a Nintendo DS or a USB flash drive, then you're all set.Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase and no longer worried about scratches.
This is my first GPS system and I am very pleased with it. I did alot of research before purchsing this unit. I was very much set on a garmin vista C but the reviews i had read swayed me to this one. It is a very user friendly the buttons are very easy to push. I have not had it out long enough to see just how long the batteries do last. the only downfall to the unit is to get the most out of it you need to purchase the different maps that garmin has and they are not cheap nor are they compatable with any other unit. however all the companies are the same as their software is only compatable with their unit. I personally love it and would purchase another if this one takes a crap on me.Eric
the optical sensor is smooth. the software that comes along allows for programming the buttons for customized functions. left and right mouse buttons, clickable scroller, and two tiny buttons in between the left and right mouse buttons (default: back and forward on browser)after around 5 minutes of non-activity, the mouse automatically turns off. if you click on it, it turns back on. (didn't realize this at first, and i kept on pressing the reset button to sync it with the finder) that's fine once you get used to it.this mouse is almost perfect... except it runs on 2 AA batteries. the mouse cannot be manually turned off (instead, it waits for an interval of inactivity of about 5 minutes before auto-shutoff). as something of a nerd, i spend around 12+ hours on my computer on the weekdays. the batts only last about 2-3 weeks.if only it had a charger..
I got mine locally for $1100 dollars. The going rate was 1399-1599. I saw it at a competitor for $1198. So I went to another competitor and they gave it to me for the same price and took another $100 off the price for HDTV installation. What a picture. I started to get turned off by sony because I had 2 32 inch CRT's with tilted yoke making widescreen movies bend at the corners. But I remained loyal and I'm glad I did. I was iniitally wanting a DLP by Samsung but thise one next to in the store blew it away. I didn't go for the $500 dollar service contract because that's half of the price of the television. I'll take my chances on this one. Hopefully bulbs will come down too. You'll love the picture with or without HDTV. I love all the features and they're pretty intuitive. There probably won't be too many left. I think they're phasing the model out. Not sure about amazon but the sony purchase is worth it. Sorry about the other bad reviews here.
I purchased this product several months ago and finally got around to installing it. The installation was quick and easy. My only problem was manually setting the brightness and contrast on my monitor. I seem to be brightness and contrast blind (or something) and have never found it easy to distinguish when the calibration circles are correct. I find it easier to use the squares (adjust brightness until you see five squares then reduce until the fifth square vanishes). In any case, I cleaned my monitor with the included cloths, installed the software, plugged in the Huey Pro and started the Monitor Color Correction software. After the manual adjustments to my brightness and contrast, I placed the Huey Pro on my LCD monitor. To get the little suction legs to stick, I did need to press lightly on the Huey Pro while bracing my hand on the back of the monitor (to keep the monitor stable). The calibration sequence went quickly and took off a slight yellowish cast that was I had not noticed before but that became obvious when I looked at the before and after examples at the end of the calibration. I selected to leave the Huey Pro in automatic adjustment mode so that if the room light changes, it will adjust to the change. As the light in my work area seldom changes, I have not really noticed this feature working.The changes that the Huey Pro made were subtle, but it has given me the confidence to know that the colors I select for web and graphic design are the colors I am seeing on my screen (or at least _very_ close). In the past, I have had troubles with many colors (especially flesh tones) looking reddish, greenish, or yellowish on other people's computers. Often it was the other computer, but I was several times horrified to discover that I had erred in my selection of colors due to a lack of proper color management on my own system. After using the Huey Pro, I now feel more confident that my colors are correct and this reduces some of my design concerns and my design time.I have not tried other color correction products, so I cannot compare them to this product. I do feel that I got my money's worth on this one though. I would still recommend the additional purchase of pantone color sets (for print designers especially). The color calibration makes me feel confident enough to select accent and small region colors, but when designing the main color schemes or selecting colors for large area fills, it is still nice to have a set of physical color chips to reference.
I wanted a converter to use my normal headset with the customised jack of my cordless phone and this guy solved that in a snap... i am satisfie with it.
the cp-10 and cp-100 printers and photos are wonderful.I can carry the printers with me and print out photos atparties and events minutes after the photos were taken.I'm always amazes everyone with it's print quality.Even the pro photographers are impressed with the print quality.I do use the canon G2 camera, which gives me a bit morecropping options than the other canon digital cameras, butthis system works with beautifully with all of the canon camerasI tried it out on.
I have no thermal issues associated with a Asus Z77 Sabertooth LGA1155 motherboard with an Intel Quad Core i7 3770 processor aboard using the stock Intel fan and heatsink. The Arctic Silver 5 Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound Paste is doing its heat transfer thing as advertised with the heatsink assembly keeping the processor junction temps under control.. I just got the rig together and working last night and don't plan to overclock too much in the future since I didn't get the 3770K. So I can look forward to cool nights and low fan noise.
I love this lamp. The touch sensor is so convenient. It gives a room the perfect ambience.Two downsides:A previous customer was right about the energy efficient light bulbs not working too well with this lamp. Also, both of my lamps have large cracks (as if it had been dropped on wood or tiled floor) in the actual "crackle glass" shade. Obviously the crackle glass is part of the lamp, but the large noticeable crack is not. It hasn't affected the quality of the lamps, but it is a slight annoyance.
I'm setting up a home studio and have purchased products from a lot of manufacturers. Some of them are just plain disappointing while others are obviously quality constructed. Any Bogen/Manfrotto product that I've ever purchased has been higher priced but built much better than almost anybody else, plus you can get parts anywhere. I have a tripod that is probably over 10 years old, still looks and works like new, and I was able to go into a camera store and buy cable holders and quick release plates to fit it.Everything works smoothly, and the reflector holders work great, something that I've read about other products clips breaking. I put it on a smallish Bogen nano stand with a 42" reflector, after a few hours the whole thing toppled over but luckily there was no damage. One advantage of everything major being made of steel.You might save $10 and get a cheaper holder but I'll guarantee the aggravation of it not working right or breaking will cost you 100 times that, and what if it breaks in half in front of a client?
For a well rounded, very smooth shooting SLR for an awesome price I can't recommend the N75 highly enough. The controls are easily accessible for quick shooting in a pinch, and although it doesn't possess finesse or precision of its N80 and 90 brethren it's available for a better price often, and for an easy camera I think it's awesome.
I have 2 and 5 year old girls and after the older got over the heartbreak of it not being pink and having rindstones as she had original asked for she warmed to it quickly. Especially when she was able to snap a picture of Santa in her house less then thirty minutes after opening the present. Picture quality is passable (1.3 mpix), movie quality a little worse but still easily viewable and recognizable. Camera has withstood a week in the house and still function which is more then I can say for some of the other Christmas presents. Overall excellent for kids to learn on or to practically pretend like they are taking pictures like the older folks. Lots of kid interesting features and the interface seemed easily mastered by the 5 yr old. Great first camera for kids to learn on and get respectable feedback on their efforts.
I purchased this mount for use with both my video camera and my spotting scope and it works well. I also can use it as a car window mount and to mount on my deer stand rail for taking video of deer/animals around my stand. The mount is a little heavy but i guess it needs to be to be very stable. Good Product!
I bought this to replace my heavy duty monster cable surge protector that was 6 years old and buzzing so loudly, the neighbors could have hear it!I really like all the outlets and quality, although not metal like the monster cable one I replaced, it does have more outlets. I would have liked to see the back have a couple more mounting options, and it's odd that if you do mount it vertically as shown in the pic, the power cable is on the bottom, the cable management would be on top!?!? (Mounting holes are the kind that slip over the head of a screw, then slide down to hold.) Mounting on it's side or not at all is a better option in this case.
Great price, loved the built quality and it works well! I'm buying another.I would recommend to anyone who enjoy
this is one of the best keyboards and mose that i ever owned. I am thinging about buying one for my son also.
This service is pretty good and it is a good price for a 4 year plan for everything covered.In short my tv is protected for the next 4 years
Site to site VPN works like charm (limited to 2 only)I had 5 public IP addresses, it is unable to use the other ones as it somehow fails due to TCP Spoofing (I don't know why it happens and this is not my first time). When I use FW IP with port forwarding same thing works.But this is the cheapest sofaware box you can purchase with Wireless.
I put 20x80 binoculars for viewing astronomy. It does the job, but its max height is not tall enough for the average man. Short of 6' and you need astronomy bino tripods to be the height of a man and rated at 3x the mass of your binos. These don't quite cut it. But their price is good, that keeps it from being a 2 star. I've traveled with these without a special case, just a suitcase. Part of the tripod broke and I had to wire it back, so it doesn't travel well. If you are looking for astronomy tripods, look elsewhere.
A great camera. This thing takes great shots (the pictures are incredibly clear) and the stabilizer works great.
Very well designed & made, many details -- a thoroughly excellent product and great value.
Acoustic research makes some fine cables and this is another good example. My dvd-audio disc and movies sound awesome when run through this cable. I totally recommend this cable unless you plan to run it over 10 ft. In that case look to buy a optical digital cable instead as from what I've read, audiophiles recommend optical for longer runs. Shorter runs seem to be identical between digital coax, and digital optical.
This is a nice gadget to have with your camera.It's not that you will use it... everyday, but the moment you need it, you will appreciate the money you have spend on it...My only complain (that's why the 4 stars)... With my E-500 the zoom buttons doesn't work... although someone might as well say... why do you need the zoom???... you set the camera before you walk into the picture... you press the button... you smile and you are set... if you begin zooming... then you might as well lose the the picture you wanted to frame at the beginning :DBeyond this small complain... I will easily recommend it as an addition to all Olympus cameras...
An outstanding book but be careful. It was also sold under the title THE CURSES OF CHALION. Don't buy it twice
Very good ink cartridge, but like all the others I think they cost too much.
For the price this TV is outstanding. I own a 52 JVC DILA, Panasonic 100xu 720p projector and this model. The Samsung is hands down the brightest of the bunch and the cheapest. We have owned it for over a year and not a single problem. XBOX 360 and DVDS are amazing. Loved this TV so much I referred this to my cousin and best friend. They love it as well.For the ordinary consumer just entering the HD world, this is the TV for u. Normal people don't see eggshells and distorted blacks etc.....Take this TV and run for $600
I wanted something to protect my iPhone 4 (with bumper), and chose this holster. If I was a woman, I would have just used my purse, but having dropped my phone before I wanted something easy to get in/out, looks reasonably good and quality materials. This case fit the bill for me.This is actually my 2nd one of these - after a few years of carrying my iPhone 1, it finally wore out (the clip was tearing off the body of the case). Quick order on Amazon and I was good to go again.
If you're picky about how your photos turn out, I don't recommend the MP460. Scanned photos show up reddish in hue (I even tested a photo with a green rug--it turned out reddish as well) and the colors are a bit washed-out. Printing directly from a digital photo does not solve the problem, as those prints have the same red problem. I know it's not a problem with my particular printer, since I tested out the MP460 at the store as well after returning mine, and it had the same issue.
Pro: Nice features and quality. Low price. Low ink cartridge price for replacements. Fast.Con: None so far.
I would definitely recommend these earphones. I've tried many other earphones, and I could not find any that would stay in my ears when I ran. I even tried some that hooked behind my ear, but still they did not fit well. These work perfectly. I do not have to mess around with them to get them to fit, and they stay in my ear the entire time I am running. Oh yeah, and they are really cute too!
Im' a kid and i love this comp. I havent even bought it yet!If you wanna try it out, go to a tiger direct storeThey might have on e on display. I got use one, and even wiothout tv, its much more impressive in person than on the internet. Buy this comp now (...)!
This camera is fine if all you want do is take still-lifes with a wide angle lens, and not pay a lot of money to do it. Otherwise, look elsewhere. The auto-focus, which you can't turn off, means a huge several second delay between the time you push the button and when the exposure gets made. The result is that kids, who were giving you a great smile, are caught looking down at their jackets, dogs have run out of the picture, etc., in frame after frame. This is REALLY frustrating. Additional issues: battery life is an ongoing problem, and the software has a major flaw which evidently in rare cases can render the camera permanently unusable. The company (to their credit) addressed this by sending us a new camera. AAgh! You can do much better.
This product is the best, I have used other brands but the ink lasts longer and is so much clearer.
After seeing the airflow rating of this product I knew I had to try it out. It's everything you would want and more. My systems temperature dropped by a total of 15 degrees as soon as I connected it.Would recommend this product to everyone that want a cooler system.
If you recently purchased a new "four thirds" system camera (from Olympus, Leica, Panasonic, etc.) and are looking for a first telephoto lens, you can't go wrong with this one. It's MUCH faster than the most recent generation of 40 - 150 mm lens and has much better build quality. Works really well in hand held situations. Spend the extra money and you will not be disappointed!
I've had this one es 350 for many years and replaced the battery once, I'll guess three + years ago, purchased from APC. I recall at the time being very pleased with CS. I'm overdue for a replacement battery now, it's dead, but these reviews are giving me pause.
This protection is excellent for taking care of your Tungsten E. My palm does not fall out of the case ever, and I don't find that turning it on, hot syncing it, or powering it is a problem. For the hotsync, you just open the case and plug the sync into the bottom of the unit. With this case, I am able to keep my palm in my back pocket and even to sit on it without any problem whatsover. I have dropped it several times with no consequence.Unfortunately, 3 weeks after I bought it, the latch on the side broke, so the case does not stay shut. I either use a rubber band to keep it shut, or just keep it in my pocket. It's still good, but not perfect.
The printer works as well as one might expect for a desktop printer; fairly fast; copies are crisp-looking and clean. My mediocre rating is for its poor envelope-handling ability.Envelopes come out heavily creased. The support document tells several things you can do to fix this. One (a software change) doesn't help at all. The other (a hardware adjustment -- flipping two levers located along the paper's path) does help the creasing, but the manual says quite clearly that you must flip these levers back when you're done. This means, that to print an envelope, I must get up, go to the back of the printer (which is not that accessible), open up the back, flip two levers (not so easy to do) return to my computer and print the envelope, then get up and repeat the process to re-set the levers.What is more, the envelopes are barely barely getting past this printing... they're getting a bit curved, sealed shut from the heat, so each envelope must be carefully nurtured back... carefully opened, carefully flattened... in order to have a professional look to them.Clearly, this is not a printer for someone who intends to print envelopes. A previous model of Brother printer handled envelopes with no difficulty, so this is definitely a let-down by comparison.
I didn't want to spend the extra money for a new sound card and 5.1 speakers so I got these. For the money the sound is absolutely incredible. Definitely worth the money.Just make sure you turn the bass down on the back of the subwoofer or else it is overpowering.
Garmins new H series receiver is great. Another Etrex does not work well below deck in my sailboat, the HCx works great.I originally thought the barometric altimeter would be a total waste on a boat but as a barograph, it is excelent. The graphing barometer is a great barograph.WARNING. In the past 10 years, all of the Garmin GPS's I have owned put out the standard NMEA 0813 data string as well as their propritory Garmin data. This unit only puts out Garmin format. This means it can not comunicate with most charting/plotting programs. After 2 days of searching, I found 'Franson GpsGate' which will translate Garmin data to the standard NMEA 0183. Except for that short comming, it is a fine GPS.
I've used expensive $100 monster cables and I honestly can't tell the difference with this cable. Everything is still high def and the sound is great.
Does what it says, though I had to visit the manufacturer's website to confirm exactly which part would work with my make/model of car.Installation (in an '02 Odyssey) was pretty straight-forward. The installation guide included with the part was a little cryptic - the correct 'dip switches' setting was listed for my car, but in a weird way.It would have been convenient if the part included some way to attach it to something, since the device is a little box that would otherwise be loose inside the dashboard. Not a big deal, and nothing a little 3M command strip wouldn't fix.I also learned online forum post that you must remove power to the radio for it to recognize the adapter as it would a CD changer. That makes sense, but might not be intuitive, so the installation guide could say that clearly.Once everything was hooked up, it worked great. The sound was is not as loud as the radio or CD player, but it is certainly far clearer than an FM transmitter. I don't know if the unit has a preamplifier (or can get power, due to differences in factory radios), but it would be nice if the unit would boost the incoming signal more than it seems to. A gain trim pot to tweak the boost would be awesome.Overall, a good deal and worth the $.
Wow, what a wonderful... cable. Good price and it works well. Its in a permanent installation so it doesn't get moved around. I'm guessing it would work fine anyway.
Linksys has great tech support. Very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. Walked me through changes to my IP address so I have now wireless connection to internet.
Is very nice computer the BESTApple MacBook Pro MA895LL/A 15" Laptop (2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)
The attraction was the fact it had a pen included. Unfortunatly, the first time I placed the thing in my shirt pocket using the clip, the clip came off. Contacted Boxwave without any response.Solution is buy a Targus, go paperless and borrow a pen if someone has yet to reach the modern era of being green and no longer wasting paper. Do not throw your money away on Boxwave.
I agree with the previous reviews that this product is much too expensive and that the wheels should be packaged seperately. Unfortunately, I was not able to locate a cheaper alternative that did not end up costing me more when I added in the shipping. I guess if you have Amazon Prime (as I do) then this is the best option. Since one wheel fixes up to 50 disks and the cost of replacing those disks would be so much more than the $12.99 this replacement kit costs, I guess the price is worth it.A note to Digital Innovations... I think most buyers would expect to get 3 wheels for $9.99, not 1 for 12.99!By the way: The fluid is not some magic ingredient either, it's water and rubbing alcohol! I lost the cloth (and therefore never use it) and my disks always work fine after repair.
I bought the Bose portable Soundock, then the Klipsch I-Groove, and then the Altec Lansing I-6000. This sound system blows them all away. It is in a word excellent. Too bad it uses "D" batteries instead of a rechargeable lithium battery. I take ti everywhere with me. I highly recommend it as your I-Pod boom box.
I bought a used Zoom MRS-8, and this adapter does exactly what I need it to do. I wish it weren't a "wall wart," but ... it is. I'd give it five stars if it were power strip friendly.
It is exactly what I was looking for in order to resolve the issue of both accessing and backing up files from multiple computers at home (both PCs and Macs). The DNS-323 is somewhat easy to configure, for those who understand the concept on NAS, RAID and so on. One must have in mind the trade-off between speed and reliability, though. this device is a lot slower than a standard external USB HD. However, when configured with RAID-1 there is the guarantee that all data is written in two independent SATA HDs. I use it with two 2TB SATA Western Digital HDs in RAID-1 mode, and it is automatically found by computers running from Windows XP to Mac OSX 10.6.
Although this device will work on a Palm, it will performvery, very slowly compared to other brands, e.g. SimpleTech.Search the internet for &quot;write performance&quot; and SanDisk and youwill find objective evidence of this. Buy one of each brand andyou will experience it for yourself.Example: Kinoma movies with sound in highest quality will notplay properly on SanDisk but will on SimpleTech. A collectionof 20 files totalling 15MBytes will at times take over onehour to load on SanDisk.If you're putting this in a Palm PDA, don't, buy a competingbrand.
Good quality. This fit right into my system. Would recommend this to my friends. It is very good quality. Great
This is the worst radio I have ever owned; the original SkyFi was a much superior product. This one will freeze up when you start the car and then won't turn off should you try to "re-boot" it. The tuning buttons on the car cradle are hard to see and operate. The remote control is small and buttons can't be seen in the dark. The mounting kit required the satellite antenna and a separate wire that terminated at the car antenna. There was no better reception resulting from the additional antenna wire.
I bought one of these to mount a 24 inch Dell monitor to my office wall. I could never get the unit to stay level or support the weight (all 12 pounds of it) of the monitor.I returned it shortly after I purchased it.
I needed a case to fit into the computer armoire and the ANTEC Sever case was to tall. The ANTEC SLK2600AMG case is perfect and allows plenty of clearance within the computer amrmoire. The 300 Watt power supply is very quite.
Great battery to use when traveling...as long as you bring along enough to last for your trip.Last MUCH longer than the rechargeable battery that comes with your camera....how much longer you ask? about 1 day longer with constant turning on/off from my experience.
Very good product which came in perfectly packed and was easy to install. I definitely recommend it to anyone who needs a HD.
I needed a charger for charging my Olympus digital camera battery and found this one. Initially thought it may not work, but its been more than 6 months now and it is working gr8.
Arrived in a timely manner for Christmas. The cranking system does not provide a lot of juice. I cranked for several minutes but could not get the unit to power for more than a few seconds. Works fine with DC or AC power.
I recently lost a pair of excellent Sony wraparound *foldable* headphones that I dearly loved. Being unable to find them as Sony discontinued that pair, I settled on these Sennheisers. Unfortunately, as soon as I opened the box, I was dissapointed.First off, as I soon realized, the little nubs shown on the photo aren't hinges. However, this shouldn't affect this review since nowhere does it say that they are foldable. Having a non-foldable pair of headphones is quite a disadvantage when going to gym, or stuffing them in a bookbag. They can quite easily get bent out of shape as I know from experience with the three pair of bent up Sonys that I have in my drawer.To its credit, the fit is quite comfortable, but a little too open, compared to the previous Sony's I've owned. When you put these on, there is a good quarter of an inch between your ear and the speaker itself, leading to a pretty noticable sound leak. Now, I work in a pretty quiet office where the about the loudest sound you'll hear is faint typing, but with these headphones, I could hear sound leaking as far as 5 feet away, even with the volume at lower-than-normal level. Unfortunately for me, that is just unacceptable.As far as sound quality, the low range is quite muted, to the point that many of the songs that I listen to have a noticeble loss in clarity. High and mid ranges are good, but nothing like the pair of Sonys that I used to own. It is especially noticeable when one turns on the Bass Boost equilizer on an iPod -- the headphones sound like they're transmitting sound through a muddy pond. Its pretty bad. However, I must admit that I'm quite a picky audiophile, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.Comfort is excellent due to the speaker being so far away from my ear, so I've comfortably used these headphones all day without much trouble. Some difficulties arise from using these headphones with glasses, but not more than can be expected with the wraparound design.
I read a very favorable review of the Transpod in "MacAddict" (a 'zine for Macintosh users). My experience with the Transpod agrees with this review. I have found the Transpod works well. I strongly recommend it!Ted Schoneberger
This is my fourth LaCie Rugged hard drive. I do a lot of on-site video editing and audio recording. I've read lots of reviews about this hard drives, saying that they're not so reliable, but to be quite honest, after four of these (I bought the first two years ago), I can speak for LaCie quality. Way to go!
This was a good product, just like we saw in the stores, but for half the price, and it arrived super quick! Thanks!
The DVD player stopped working after 6 months for no reason. Not worth the money.
I received my Skype Telephone Adapter yesterday and I can say that after talking on the phone for at least 4 hrs to several friends out of state it works flawlessly so far. It took less than 5 minutes to set up, and if anything it's as clear or clearer than my landline, and definitely clearer than any cell conversation.I'm not having any of the problems that I see many others in these reviews have been having. I notice that most of the critical reviews are pretty old (most from 2006) and that most of the 2008 reviews are positive, so I imagine D-Link has modified the adapter and/or the drivers since.For someone who had been spending +$60 monthly in long distance calls, this thing is sweeeeeeet. I luv luv luv it already. This thing is literally the best money I ever spent on any gadget yet. It's going to pay for itself more than twice over the first month.I have it hooked to our computer in the living room for everyone to use, but I think I'm going to have to order another one for the skype account on my computer back here to free me from the headset. They are both XP machines but I see D-Link's website does have a Vista driver for it too. It works perfect and didn't drop any calls, though I'm not going to also hook a landline phone to it at all though it says you can. I have a friend who says he had trouble with it when it was also hooked to his landline. I'd rather keep them separate anyway.The one drawback I see so far (and it's not with the D-Link adapter. It's with how Skype operates with it) is after signing up for a yr subscription from Skype for $30 that gives me unlimited calls out to landlines/cellphones anywhere US and Canada, it didn't come with my own phone number - an 'online number' for calls in. Skype wants $30 more a yr for that. While I could care less about calls in to that phone, not having that makes my calls out show up on caller ids as an 'unknown number' which kind of sucks. I might have to break down and spend the extra $30 just for that. Since you can pick your online number in most any area code, it would really make sense if most of my long distance friends were grouped somewhere because I could make my number a local call to them, but mine are scattered all over the map.
When I frist bought my Canon Digital Rebel XT I purchased a small shoulder style bag with it. I purchased the camera - and accessories - with a cruise to Alaska in mind. I did not realize camera backpacks were an option - I had researched the camera not the accessories. As I researched accessories a little more - and thought about where me, and my camera, were going I thought a backpack was a good idea. I am the kind of person that does a *lot* of research - for the price and features this backpack is the best. The price - just as good as many costing two or three times as much with just as much room and padding. The features - large enough for my Canon Digital Rebel XT with Canon grip and 17 - 85 mm lens attached (with hood), 50 mm prime, 75 - 300 mm zoom, filters, Canon 430 EX Speedlite - and lots of manuals - couple of ponchos, large rocket blower and some personal items (bucket hat attached the front, cables, memory card pouch). It is *very* comfortable and was a constant fixture on the seven day Alaska cruise - I would recommend this product very highly. There are more expensive backpacks - larger backpacks - but for a great mix of price, features and a medium sized kit - this is the best!! Happy snapping!!
After initial trouble it works great. When I received it, I connected the drive to power and the 40 pin header, then connected the USB. It either worked intermittently or not at all (I heard the USB connection sound then the disconnection sound)Later after thinking of sending it back, a ran across a review that said to check the jumper settings on the drive. After changing the setting on the hard drive from cable-select to MASTER (then) it worked without a hitch.Works well with various hard drives and manufacturers. 6.4G, 10G, 15G, 200G, Seagate, Maxtor, WD. Doesn't seem to recognize smaller 4.3 or 3.2GB drives. Works on Mac OSX.Was able to use diskmgmt.msc in XP to format and partition drive in different ways FAT32 or NTFS
This is a great product. I like to have my Flip on me at all times to make sure I don't miss anything. It fits in your pocket! The quality of viedo is really clear and it is amazingly easy to up load to YouTube, your computer hard drive or any other internet site. Great for my teenage kids and for sending clips of the kids to their grandparents.
Optical quality of this fish eye is very good. Flare control is excellent. However, AF speed is very slow. Takes 2+ seconds to move from closet distant to infinity. THe slowest AF speed lens among my other 14canon lenses. Also, during AF, the AF ring moves. I would like to be internal focus or at least the AF ring doesn't move. They didn't design a clutch to disengage the AF ring.Pros: optical qualityFlare controlCons: AF speedAF ring moves during AF
Is wonderful for traveling as the folding tangs don't tear clothes and make it easy to carry in any luggage.
I would recommend that you speak with a tech from the Company before purchasing this prouct. Specify what you are currently running and make certain that there are no hidden surprises like the wrong cables that are required to run this Motherboard. Keep in mind that you will have to replace your Processor before taking on this project. I recommend that you buy the new processor from the Company where you have purchased the new Motherboard.
I am getting hooked more and more on low cost no name amps. This is my 3rd go around with a no name "cheap" amp and the 3rd time I am very impressed. I installed this amp in my boat. It is pushing 6 - 6 1/2" 3 way speakers. The front four speakers are sharing the front channels and the rear 2 speakers are on the rear channel. The fronts are getting a few more watts then the rears because they are running at 2 ohms. The amp is VERY powerful. The gain is turned up exactly half way and the speakers are VERY loud when my deck gets into the higher volumes. The sound is also VERY clean. There is zero distortion and the sound is very clear through all volume levels. There is one problem with this amp. It does run hot, sometimes VERY hot. Now, it only runs hot when the volume is turned up quite a bit (to the hurt your ears level) and when it is kept there for a while (15-20+ minutes). I just purchased 2 small computer fans that I am going to use to cool the amp down. Overall I recommend the amp for the price, power, and sound quality.
the camera installs easy enough.. and the picture quality is very good even the night vision... but the only down side was the it doesnt give wide enough picture... its good for one car or over door to see the the whole front yard... no way, but for the price its a good starter .
I have had this printer for only two weeks, but so far it has performed admirably. Although it does have some limitations, one expects these with such an inexpensive network all-in-one printer. Only a few things have bothered me about this printer, and one of them is software based.First, this printer does not seem to be able to print on 24# parchment paper, even if there doesn't seem to be any texture to it (I can't detect any, at least). I have tried changing settings, but nothing appears to make any difference, and ghosting occurs every time. Oddly enough, the printer ghosted on everything I printed until I took out the toner and cleaned it.The other major problem I noticed was in scanning multiple two-sided pages, but this relates to the software. The pages get messed up, no matter what order I put them in. I flip them over, and the pages go backwards on one side. Frustrating if you want to copy a two-sided packet.But, on the other hand, the printer has some excellent pros. First and foremost is that this was the cheapest network all-in-one laser printer I could find. Our former printer was not networked, and we had to have my wife's computer on to print, which was a pain. Having it on a network means we can print with either of our computers on as well as wirelessly with our laptop.Also, while the curling up that others have reported has occurred, the pages, as long as they're not too moist, flatten out quite quickly afterward. The prints appear to be great (after cleaning the toner up), and the paper feeder has not given me any issues (yet).This printer will not function like a $300-$400 printer, but that's to be expected. For the money, this printer is fantastic, except for the caveats I've noticed.
All,Excellent replacement for Uniden series BT440 supported phones.This battery offers comparatively better talk time and charge efficieny than theoriginal Uniden BT440. The battery works perfect for the handsets.Great Battery at Great Price!!
For years I used a Radio Shack pillow speaker, the deluxe model discontinued years ago. Then I replaced it with the more compact Radio Shack pillow speaker which was godawful. Terrible sound way beyond tinny. The C. Crane pillow speaker is all they promise it to be with great sound and nicely housed in the soft case which slips under the pillow or can even be used on top of the pillow though I prefer it under. Better than my original Radio Shack deluxe model and way better than its replacement.
The heavier backing on these jewel cases make these more suitable for normal shipper handling and USPS mailing (in 20 yearsI have only had on case arrive broken but the disc survived). Also, the less brittle black disc bed means that bulk orders of 100 to a case arrive with fewer cracks are other such damage from rough-shipping practices (unlike the cheap brittle clear slimline cases). The manufacturer for this product is a reputable and square-dealing outfit in my experience. Too, I've been a CD-DVD duplicator for two decade and have played a lot of games with blank media vendors and jewel case vendors, so believe me when I say this is a good product for mailing disc in light packaging (that save on postage costs even!).
Short and sweet. They sound is a 4 at best, good lows, not too crisp though, and distort fairly easily. Cost is right on the money I think.... They are really rugged and just will not break if taken care of. Comes with a bag which helps. Nice long cable is sturdy and fold played adapter screws in tight.Con: can't wear them for extended periods of time... Really begin to hurt your head. But for DJ monitoring they are perfect!
Awesome motherboard...awesome price. I upgraded and paid less than i did a year ago for a less capable motherboard. I ruined my motherboard, and needed a replacement. This was not just a replacement, it was actually an upgrade, and i only paid [...] bucks.How can you go wrong? You can't. AM2, SLI, AMD CUP board. 8gbRAM. SATA. It's all there for only $[...] bucks. I would buy another one if i needed it.Buy it, install it, and geton with setting up your computer.I almost forgot...it's an SLI board...of course it's in the description.ASUS NVIDIA nForce4 SLI MCP Chipset Socket AM2 AMD 64 Athlon Motherboard (M2N4-SLI )
I've read reviews that had people complaining that it was too difficult to set up. I took it out of the box and used the easy install manual (a large poster with pictures showing you how to hook everything up). It took me longer to open the box than to get everything hooked up. I even put on a splitter to run to my VCR so I could watch one show while the ReplayTV box is recording another. The on-screen setup was fairly straight forward, and once I got the correct cable listing (my cable prvider has 4 different listings in my area), everything has been great. I've had it for 4 days and already think that it's paid for itself.
I've owned this WIDESCREEN 50" TV for 5 years now and will put it up toany of the latest LCD screens. 1080p/24input makes great picture qualityand contrast especially with BluRay. I had an issue with the yellowfog on the side of the screen about a year ago but was already on to thisand has a permanent fix. SONY called a tech to replace it asap at nocost to me. This is a beautiful picture that shows darks well and withthe 120 HZ motion flow the picture quality is unbeatable. This is agreat TV made to last.
It's very important to read the directions before you start -- especially important to set the resolution to 1024x768 before you plug anything in or install any software. Once configured correctly, works perfect! We're using it to support 3 monitors -- (1) laptop, (2) external #1, (3) external #2 -- excellent!
I purchased these binoculars after doing a lot of web research on a pair of binoculars that I could use with my glasses. I have very poor vision and have been frustrated with all of our other binoculars. With other binoculars, if I take my glasses off the view was really fuzzy and if I left them on I couldn't see hardly anything.These have performed exactly as the reviews claim. They are extremely good at the modification of focal length for people with glasses. Also, the clarity is amazing. They are far and away the best binoculars I have every had. I would very strongly recommend these binoculars to anyone that are looking to keep their glasses on. I would recommend to those without glasses also. My husband doesn't need glasses and he constantly grabs my binoculars these days to see the birds and wildlife around our house. They are lightweight and very easy to focus.As with most of the reviews the one minor annoyance is the lenses caps. They don't stay on well and have no way to "capture" them. I fear that they will quickly be lost.
It was more than I expected. Seems much better than others. Although, it doesn't have a number lock, just has keys, but who cares till your laptop is safe.
I have read other reviews about this machine. Some had problems connecting it to Master and others to Slave. It worked both way for my PC. Now I can back up all those &quot;A Bugs life&quot;, &quot;Ants&quot;....and other DVDs that I keep buying for my kids and they keep damaging. At first I could not back up some DVDs because of copy protection, but I now I can do that for any DVD. The Philips dvdrw228 can copy DVD on the fly very fast, as short as 20 Minutes, unlike some other writers that will take up to 1 hour or more on the fly. Also, it burns DVD perfectly, no over burn, or soft burn. Because it has an advanced system to major the best burn for the Disc (Discs are made differently).
I have been very satisified with the product. I use this device in my car for street mapping and directions and also in my airplane for aviation guidance and back up navigational support. Fast laoding, fast sattelite location and connection and accurate.
While the newest 6G iPod Classic offers some new features and a slim profile, this older 5.5G iPod is the best one currently available (12/24/07).With a Wolfson DAC, a component not featured in new "classic" iPods, this 80GB iPod features the sound quality that made iPod a viable music listening platform. It also has a bright screen, good battery life, and the ability to play videos, photos, songs, games and more! It plays entire albums flawlessly with no gaps between tracks, a problem that plagued older iPods for years.Finding a good deal on this unit is the best possible 80GB iPod purchase you can make until Apple hopefully fixes the 6G iPod sound problems. Let's keep our fingers crossed for the upcoming 7th generation.
These seem like a great deal for the price! So far they are working great.... They do get a bit hot... A previous Lacie drive I had died 2 days after its warranty expired - hopefully these will not....but so far they seem very good and fast....If anything changes, you will hear from me!
This product has given me great peace of mind. We have a circular driveway at the end of a dead-end road, and often get unwanted traffic, as well as cars "parking" in the middle of the night. Now I always know when somebody drives in. It's also very nice as an announcement of the arrival of expected visitors.
This radio is awesome, I use to have a CDX-mp40, and I must tell this is a great mp3 player, the displays are really great. All the major colors are blue ( i like that ) The sound is really good. Every person that gets inside my car starts the conversation.. DAMN!!!!!!! what a cool radio... I would have to say that sony did it again. I am a loyal Sony buyer and so far I am not going to change! I love this radio and I think it is worth the price.
Bought these for deer hunting in WI. Have a good range, decent sound clarity, and pretty good battery life. I hunt in a pretty traditional deer camp, so there was a lot of speculation on the part of my hunting partners to having radios in the woods. To be honest, I was too. By the end of the season we were all sold on the benefits. If you're thinking about it but not quite sure, take the plunge. It makes your hunt much more productive. Even if you only turn them on for a few minutes each hour to check in, it helps a lot to know where your hunting crew is to coordinate movement in the woods. For the price, you can't go wrong
I already owned one of these printers so when I saw another for sale, I grabbed it up.These printers are real workhorses.
I recieved this product a few days ago [...]Both me and my brother have both purchased this and even talking about buying one for everybody.The second thing is it's quality. Wow! You don't even need to learn anything new (unless you're new to AIM). It's very simple to use, maybe even simpler than basic AIM! It's wireless range is great! I can talk to my friends from the comfort of my bed or couch, even when I'm eating! The wireless range is nothing as horrible as other reviews make it out to be. I was talking to my friends while waiting for the bus in my driveway. I can wait in the car and talk. Sure, the image is in black and white, but in reality, who pays attention to looks for great quality service?The only problem I had from it is when I first bought it, it said the AIM service couldn't be reached. But I think that the AIM servce might have been down at the time, because it works fine now.The only thing I would change is the ability to edit your profile. But other than that, I would recommend this to anybody. (...) I hope my review helped you a lot!!
Warning!! There is a $30 restocking fee if you buy this from an Apple store. I noticed that there is a 15% restocking fee if bought from Target...if they remember to charge that to you.I think the Ipod was created to drive PC users nuts. I have had many mp3 players and this is the least user friendly and has the least functionality of any I've owned (minus the video capability) which I didn't get it for.For instance, try to go to thestreet.com and download Jim Cramer's Real Radio show on mp3. No problem so far...you just downloaded the mp3 to your PC. Now the fun part. Try to transfer that mp3 to your new Ipod. It won't work! That isn't encoded the Apple way so you are screwed. The unit is designed to accept specifically encoded music and if it isn't in the proper format, you are SOL.The file system is screwy. I wanted something I could use that was more like a flash drive, or a normal file system, where I can just drag and drop any ol file in a logical to me fashion. Nope, you have to do the mystery import into a Library where it may or may not appear. Then you are still not done! It takes so many clicks just to get the darn file onto the unit.If it worked for any file that has mp3 as the filetype, it would be a good unit for the price. But it doesn't and I've owned too many mp3 players to be suckered into the hype of this one and know where it falls short for me.The deal breakers were that I couldn't get Cramer's radio show on the player and I couldn't hang with the unintuitive file system. Not much turns me to violence, nor does this, but my mind was seeing images of me jumping up and down on the unit.I'm going ditch this player and get one that uses uses a standard battery, either AAA or AA. The file system on my new player will not require a third party software and will be drag and drop. It will optionally allow for expanded memory via SD or MMX. And it will likely come with a belt clip which is all the accessory that I use/need. The memory doesn't have to be gigantic as I tire of music easily and need to keep my selections fresh. For all of this, I'm thinking a RCA Lyra or maybe a Rio. The beauty of these machines is that when one part fails, say the memory, you can ditch it and replace without tech support. [I ended up buying the RCY Lyra 512 meg and LOVE the drag and drop file system like I am use to using with my other flash drives. Sound on that is great...super easy to use, light, FM radio, voice recorder and line in as well..Wooohooo!!]If I could edit my stars, I'd give the Ipod Video 30g another star and up it to two stars because they give you so much memory or space for the money. That's about all I can say positive about my experience with this thing. But I store all my media on 10cent CDs that have up to 700 meg each on them so my storage situation is ok. I don't need to carry my whole media library around with me at all times.Not recommeded for advanced users that want more than ITunes.
The price is good and the cable is working well. I had only one issue. When I've connected a vista system with an XP the cable did not work. So, I was thinking that the systems have to be identical. It's that true?Jetlan USB 2.0 Networking Data Transfer Cable
Returned product as it did not have a strap and was to small to hold any accessories ie batteries etc
Pros:1. Excellent neutral bass. The Bose QC2 has bass that is a little muddy.2. Excellent noise cancelling.3. Very good construction and packaging.4. Works when the battery is dead.5. Excellent value for the price.Cons:1. Small ear cups make them hot and sweaty.2. Too much pressure and the ear cups caused my ears to hurt after an hour or so. The pressure is non-adjustable.I own a pair of QC2's but had to return these because they were just too uncomfortable. They might work for you if you have small ears. If they fix the comfort issues they would be superior to the Bose QC2.
After installing this on a brand new XFX MBN680ish9 Mobo, it only showed 2 cores running. Upgraded the Bios, still only 2 cores. Cleared the CMOS, still only 2 cores. Double checked with CPUID, and only 2 cores w/ G0 stepping. Checked with Intels CPUID and it showed 1 core with B3 stepping. Something not right with this CPU. I still gave it a 4 star because of AMAZON wonderful return policy. They rock. I guess you have to expect a dud every once in a while. I hope the 2nd one works better.
I just bought the jamp3 and I have to say I'm taking if back to the store. I had problems loading it on Windows 2000. After following the work-around for this , it was more troble than it was worth. Next I installed it on Windows 98. I had trouble trying to reformat the internal memory. Then for some unknown reason, it would load more than 5 songs. To me it will be worth spending a little bit more to get a better quality item
I have had this unit for 2+ years, and it is a terrific machine, until it breaks. I too enjoy the high quality recordings, and the ability to record to hard drive, edit (get rid of those commercials!), and then record to DVD -R or -RAM. However, my unit has recently stopped writing to DVD -R format, giving me the "Recovery" message, and then "Bye". When I took it in for repair, I was told that it would be at least $320. When I called the large store where I bought it, they told me not to get it fixed as it wasn't worth it, but rather to buy a new one. Given that I have about 70 hours of stored programming on it, I really don't want to throw it away (it works well as a DVR machine now), but spending $500+ to buy it 2 years ago, and $320+ to fix it is way too much. Panasonic should allow a trade-in allowance to one of their more reliable units.
Purchased this monitor from amazon with free shipping and 25 dollar rebate. It was the lowest price around. Received monitor, it took about 5 minutes to set up looks great would highly recommend this monitor and use amazon for the lowest price.
The size of the player fits perfectly in my hand and the pink color is cute too. The menu button is easy to use except the hold feature is little bit annoying. I am still trying to figure out how to use the SonicStage software. But for anyone who wants to listen MP3 format music, it is better to download the MP3 file manager software from Sony website. You can use the drag and drop feature once you download the software to your player. But I am only able to drag music files from my MP3 music CD which I don't know why. Overall the player works great once you figure out how to load music to it.
Works for my needs. I occasionaly work from home so I needed an ethernet connection for my work laptop. Instead of running another ethernet cable from the router downstairs I use this to "split" the signal. I switch back and forth with the cable going to my Xbox.
I am very pleased with the purchase I made of this product. I had bought paper elsewhere, could not find just the cartridge to do printing with. So I found this online which gives you the correct amount of paper & ink for the prints....I will definitely re-order this product, since it can't be found in the stores at a reasonable price.
The original bulb for this is a Phoenix shp69. If it's not a PHOENIX shp 69 ag, then it's not oem and is chinese crap. I tried ordering one of these at the default price of $80 but the seller told me it was a "compatible replacement". Compatible replacement bulbs will burn out in a few months time, whereas the original OEM bulb will last for what is originally stated in the manual. Be SURE to ask the seller first.
Avoid this product at all costs. If you are buying a Toshiba for its upgradability, forget about it. The e740 is full of bugs, and promised upgrades to an operating system that will take advantage of this processor are not to be provided. The attitude from Toshiba is really &quot;take the money, and forget about you.&quot; If you're even considering the new e750, please reconsider and look at a Compaq. The difference in support is immense, and over the long run Compaq/HP really stands behind their products.
I am in love with my new Canon Pixma MP760! I specifically got a Canon because of the separate ink tanks. The full page prints are wonderful and it doesn't use as much ink as I assumed it would; and that's a good thing considering how long it takes to receive your shipment. Amazon has some of the best pricing on the web-but watch out...Free Shipping = SLOW Shipping. Order these a month in advance-it will take that long to see them. 'Available in 24 hours'...maybe, but keep in mind that 'available' has nothing to do with 'ship'. A few days difference, no problem. But weeks? Come on.
We were having a real hard time viewing regular TV channels with the Antennas Direct unit we purchased for indoor use. It would work but you'd have to move the antenna around when changing channels. All we needed was a slight boost so I figured mounting this antenna to the chimney would be perfect, and it was! Now we never have to worry about reception and it even works fine during storms. Also we were able to mount this so it's not even visible from the front yard, so it is not an eyesore at all. We live in a valley with the broadcast towers 30+ miles away (all UHF stations). Works like magic. I get like 45 channels now (most are not worth watching, of course).
I picked up 6 packs of these Memorex +RW's from CompUSA (150 total). They work great in my Liteon LVW5005 DVD recorder. I also used them to Ghost my hard drive. 40GB drive filled up about 5 discs when compressed. Hey, 2.4x isn't that slow...about 22 min a disc vs about 15min for 4x. Not worth the price difference to go 4x (.40, .50 or more $$ per disc extra for no-name discs). I haven't had a failed burn yet with these Memorex discs. The fact that they're re-usable up to a 1,000 times makes these a great value.
I purchased this monitor with a HP desktop on the 3rd of May 2004. 13 months and 1 day later, on the 4th of June 2005, the monitor screen would go black, but the power button would remain lit. To get it to work again, you would have to turn it off and turn it back on. However, this problem re-occurs again around 10 seconds later, rendering the monitor useless. Designed obsolescene. Isn't it fantastic?
The device works fine. But the cap is designed with utmost stupidity. It does not come with a lace.There are many other sleek desig available in the market.
I shopped around for a while before deciding on this player. I figured 512MB was enough storage space for me. It's very simple to drag & drop files into it from either the supplied software or right from Windows. A couple of minor complaints - first, it could go a little louder. Whenever I'm outside or in a noisier place, I have the volume near max. Also, and I don't know if this is common to all flash-drive players or not, but it sorts your files (album tracks) alphabetically, so the tracks play out of order unless you rename them as 01-whatever.mp3, 02-something else.mp3, etc. Other than that, I'm extremely pleased with the player. It gets good battery life from the 1 AAA battery, it's easy to connect to a computer - no cords required, the display is small, but very functional, and it's pretty easy to use.
I have an older phone so I needed to get advice on which battery to order. They were helpful & I received the battery in a reasonable time frame.
this dvd player is one of the best out there for the price but i tied to play some CDs on it and it would not play em infact i tried to play lord of the rings dvd on it and it wouldnt play thttht was the only weird tingevrything elseis perfectpicture quality and everything else is very nice
These cartridges make great labels, but the tape separation can be quitetedious. Other than that it works quire well.
the words "self powered" in the title made me believe the hub had an ac adapter and was true powered hub..it is not, its a bus-powered hub. Title was misleading. Too cheap to be worth shipping it back though.
lots of space, adjustable compartments, padded on all sides. the only issue is a short length shoulder strap. it takes a little while to get used to it. Otherwise perfectly happy with the purchase.
I purchased this for my adult son. It is really sturdy and the lights are really good. We are both very pleased with it.
The battery met spec's and works great. Actually has a relatively long charge life of a couple of hours. Very happy with the product.
I installed them in my Honda accord 2006, in substitution of the OEM rear speakers, and they performed barely the same as the OEM. I suggest if you really want to improove the sound quality and a reasonable bass punch , please expend some extra bucks.
I purchased the Wacom for photo retouching mostly, it is working beautifully, saved me hours of retouching time, it is accurate, fast and most of all fun to use.
Whole lot cheaper than Radioshack. I use these to hook up 2.1Cyber Acoustics Subwoofer Satellite System (CA-3602)PC speakers to the RCAMediabridge - 3.5mm Male To (2) RCA Stereo Audio Cable - (6 Feet) [New design accomodates smartphone / mp3 cases]on LCD TV so friends and family can enjoy there TV as intended without going bankrupt or running wires everywhere for 5.1.
The Olympus C-2040 has been nothing short of perfect for my first digital camera. It can be wonderfully simple for the point and shoot photographers, and it can also be set up for more complicated shots (adjusting shutter speeds, ISO, and many other things that can go over a tourist photographer's head)If you want to jump into the digital camera market, and don't want to feel the need to replace a "beginner's digital camera" in a year or so this is absolutely the one.Just make sure you buy a larger memory card to go with the camera. You'll soon find that since you don't have to worry about running out of film you can take several shots of the same scene to hopefully get that perfect memory.
VERY impressed with this monitor. Outstanding resolution and color. By far and away the best at displaying text of any 17&quot; I have looked at. I have yet to do video editing with this monitor, and Viewsonic doesn't provide a refresh rate for it, so I am a little nervous about that. But as someone who doesn't &quot;game&quot; and mostly uses this for graphics and text work, this is outstanding. My only gripe is that the screen bounces a little when I type, but I haven't seen a 17&quot; that didn't . . . And although it isn't as handsome as the NEC or even the Sony, it's no eyesore. And the image blows those two away.
This thing is well above being a toy, and I love it after a year. The only problem is the red eye, because this thing's flash doesn't do much to prevent it. It looks like they corrected it with the 995 though, as it has a pop-up flash much like those on most SLR's.
I have had my player for about a week and I have to say it is really nice. The sound is great and it's easy to use...What more could you want? If you want something that is just as good as the high priced deals without the high price get this one. I am VERY HAPPY with this purchase.
I bought it 2 month ago. Very satisfied with my purchase. I found it through lsdeal.com It took me 15 min to setup tv, dvd player and audio system.The only problem is that for audio system to change tracks I need to use CD mode and to change the volume I need to use AMP mode.In any case I will never use non universal control again.
I recently got the Omnisky modem for my Palm V. It allows you to access all sorts of content wirelessly that Omnisky has collected from a whole slew of content partners. Some other non-Omnisky apps also support live wireless access to content or at least wireless synchronization (e. g., Avantgo) once you have a wireless modem.This includes lots of standard stuff like news, weather, stock quotes, Yellow Pages, search engines &amp; directories etcetc.The offer for online shopping and esp. travel booking is still WEAK. Amazon eg doesnt support the Palm, and the only travel site supporting wireless (that i found) is Travelocity (and there you have to register thru a PC BEFORE using it thru the Palm -- sucks if you're stuck at an airport and want to book an alternative flight as I once did).So far, the content/apps providers just had enought fantasy to transfer to the Palm what exists on the web anyway. But where are the new apps that make REAL use of wireless? Where is the app, say, that tells me which public transport to use from point A to B when I want to arrive at a specific time? (Saw that in Germany on the web and it ROCKS).All the content that you get through Omnisky or other apps on the Palm has been reformatted so that it will fit the tiny Palm display. Technically, it is also possible to access any web page -- but if they haven't been reformatted or have a REAL simple layout to start with, don't even bother. It is a) slow and b) you'll have a hard time deciphering anything at all.Omnisky also supports receiving and sending email from any standard POP3 mail server. Cool!The wireless coverage (ie, where you can connect) is still pretty spotty. You'll be fine in most metropolitan centers, but other than that, you'll have a hard time to connect.The transfer rate is OK for email and reformatted web pages, however, dont expect a speed rush.The price of the modem was pretty low (after a special discount they offered at year end '00), however, they want a monthly fee of $50 -- and that's PRETTY hefty for what it does.The bottom-line: Cool &amp; great for early adopters who don't mind playing the tech mine-dog and being punished for it (money-wise). However, this is no consumer-product yet.
Need a HDMI cable to hook up my PS3 to my flat screen , walmart wanted 40 bucks for monster cables made just for my ps3....whatever i refuse to pay that kind of money for a freakin cable....got on line found this cable looked at reviews and purchased it. for 3.50 no shipping and handling, cable shipped on the 16th and i had it in house on the 19th in the morning...hooked up to my ps3 and it said hdmi detected running at 1080p do you except these settings clicked yes and bingo done !!! MAN DO YOU'R SELF A FAVOR !! if you need a ps3 hdmi cable this is the one, picture is freakin awesome, and you cant go wrong with the price, cable is solid feeling and you just plug and play...it doesn't get any easier than that
The sound quality is great, but the ear pieces are a bit rigid and not very comfortable.
I bought these Companion 2 speakers on the assumption that I would need to take them back. What was I thinking? I hooked these up to my bedroom tv and, now, you can't keep me out of there. The sound is incredible! Great "highs" and "mid-range". Believe it or not, without a separate base (woofer), these little guys put out the low base. I'm serious! Try these, you won't regret it. If you decide NOT to keep them, return them. What can you lose? I, definitely, WON'T be returning mine! I, always, knew that BOSE was the brand to buy. I will, most assuredly, buy BOSE in the future.Signed,SATISFIED!!
I've spent alot of time on Amazon reading reviews on this product. I couldn't help but to notice that everyone who is loyal to Ipod gave this product one star. Most of these reviews are being written by people who have never even touched the vision m. People who don't want to believe that there is a product out there better then the ipod, like this one, are just bringing the rating down. Anyone who is interested in this product can visit Cnet.com they review hundreads of mp3 players a year and they're not bias to one company. This product is rated better than the ipod in more than one category on that site.
I purchased this HP all-in-one over a year ago. The first 6 months were great then it all went down hill. To save a long story this printer has broke 6 times and I have fixed it all six times. Then the software stopped working and won't scan or copy...why have an all-in-one?? Then it started printing crooked and yes I aligned the cartridge. A friend of mine has this same one. He said the same thing first 6 months or so are fine then....Get a Brother! Very realiable!!
this stereo is way awesome, and it kicks rear. if you're into metal and hard rock, you should get this stereo. the bass is killer, and the price is terrific.
I used Copy Commander on a Win XP system with 2 SATA drives. All went well. The documentation is clear and the screens are easy to follow.Update 5/7/06On a new system with a fresh Win XP Pro install. 2 identical SATA drives. The second drive was empty. Copy Commander kept selecting a small slice of the source drive to copy. I did get it to work but I had to work through the manual steps.Update 5/20/06On a WinXP system that had a very small unused section at the front of disk 0. Had to make the unused space into a tiny partision before Copy Commander would copy the drive.
The Jwin MP3 player was a piece of junk - first off the memory card had to be in it just right before it would read it if it would read it. My Windows Xp had a hard time recognizing it. I was very disatisfied with it......Moreover, I could get no customer support from Jwin or Computer Geeks from where I bought it....I decided to cut my losses and just bought a different one
Still working just fine 2 years after we bought it. We had some initial trouble setting it up and talking over the phone for an hour with someone with a strong accent wasn't fun, but it's worked fine since.
I am an A+ Certified computer technician, who is currently working towards an MCSE (microsoft certified systems engineer). I have a lot of computer equipment in my home, running a variety of operating systems from Windows XP Pro, 2000, and Advanced Server. I installed this Sony DVD-Rom on an old IBM desktop, running Windows 2000 Advanced Server. This system has a Pentium III processor, 128Mb of RAM, and an 8Mb business-class graphics card. Not exactly an entertainment PC, but I wanted to be able to watch DVDs from this system.The Sony drive installed without any problems. Everything you need is included in the retail box. After installing the Power DVD software, I decided to insert Lord of the Rings: Return of the King DVD to test the system. The Sony's drive tray opened silently and smoothly. Certainly much smoother than the NEC that came with my Dell 8200! The Cyberlink Power DVD software played the movie without a hitch.All in all, this is a very capable DVD drive. I bought the unit from Best Buy, for about $59.99. At the time, there was an available Sony combination CD-RW/DVD-Rom for $89.99 (which had a mail-in rebate that would eventually reduce the cost to $69.99). I decided to go with this unit simply because I do not need the ability to write to CDs on this system. However, if you do not have any kind of CD/DVD writer on your system, I would recommend the more expensive combination unit.There are cheaper DVD-Roms out there. But, this is a Sony. And the build quality is what you would expect. Also, this drive is shorter in depth than your typical optical drive. The smaller physical size of the drive is definitely an advantage in a small desktop system.I highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a simple DVD-Rom. The quality is traditional Sony, the included Power DVD player is more than capable, and the smaller physical size of the drive can make installation in a smaller desktop unit easier.
Gateway is the Worst Company I have ever encountered in my lifeMy Niece's Lemonade stand runs more efficent and more responsible and she is 9 I have been lied to by everyone one i have spoken to over the all important Recovery Disk.. I had it One week got a nasty virus and thought Ok pop it in fix and move on... NOPE it killed the recovery partion and is as of right now sitting in the box since Thanksgiving I called emailed chatted... and i was told on November 25 5 to 7 days December 23 I call again Oh we are rushing it out to you here is the the number for the rush.. I asked what do i do with this number your giving me and the reply was Im not sure!! It is now January 13 and I sit and wait for the disk which i was told was shipped on the January 10th i was then told if i didnt get it by NEXT week to call back !!... HELLO ever hear of FED EX this could have been resolved On November 26 they are so bad that the tech and a sales supervisor ( who then tried to sell me upgrades on a laptop that doesnt work) told me that both people lied to me earlier and that they will get to the bottom of this. Right.... So take my advice this COW does not Moo and the company should be put out to Pasture. I knew i should have gone with my Old Reliable HP ( who by the way would have sent me a BRAND NEW LAPTOP overnighted next day) They Should have recalled the computers from the stores and fixed the bad disks they sent with them.... RUN away from this Gateway to Lies or you too will be sucked into the waiting gamesOh all they said was sorry after 2 months of not using my laptop... I WANT JUSTICE
If you like the clip-on h.ear headphones, but the soundquality and feel of the Fontopia, these are your headphones. They are extremely comfortable, effectivly weightless, and sound great. They are well worth the money. I am very pleased with the purchase.
I am one of the unlucky ones who got a Vision M that does not work properly (a search online shows that many people find that their computers do not "recognize" the USB-plugged device, as was only part of my problem). In the past I have had effortless and quality experiences with IPOD, but, as noted in a good many negative reviews below (among the many glowing ones), Creative Zen customer support is hard to get hold of, 9-6 pm only, not toll-free, very grudging with help, jargon-ridden (the talk of "registry issues" left me baffled---but that's me of course), and then---absolutely unwilling to "lead me through" any troubleshooting processes at all---they only reply by complex and multiple emailed links that did not help and certainly do not zero in on the problem. Even the technical support agent suggested that the numerous shotgun instructions he would email me might take several hours to troubleshoot and "no guarantee" of course. Many of the positive reviews here on Amazon may speak about initial positive impressions, but certainly when there is a problem, few companies can be less customer-supportive. A decidedly unpleasant experience and, in a moment of trouble, perhaps the least professional treatment I can recall during the past decade. I will now have to return my "opened" Vision M to the shipper, and pay a hefty "restocking fee," etc., although I believe that a legitimate customer service operation (with good and courteous training that genuinely aims to help)could easily have addressed my problems and have make me one of the many happy Creative customers. Lots of good talk about this product, but get a "lemon" or have a problem and you are in a dark hole. With IPOD there is fine customer support, but here I have one of the most negative customer experiences I have had with any customer/technical service anywhere. I bought Creative Zen with all the best expectations. The people in Malaysia (where the Vison M is produced) may make a generally quality MP3 device, but the operational ethos of the company in the United States could hardly be less satisfactory.
It is a piece of junk, not only ugly in appearance, but the picture quality is worse than our 20 year old 27 inch model. My wife and I would love to throw it out, but since we just bought it, we are stuck with it for awhile. We have been letting it sit while we go to watch the older,smaller model. If anyone wants a good deal, please let me know by e-mail @ hutchgolfs@aol.com.
After 2 weeks of trying to find software to download (the disk I received would not download properly), I was finally able to get it installed. Then, I tried to download some photos. Kept getting an error message saying the setup was incorrect and to consult the trouble shooting section of the manual, sadly there was no troubleshooting section sent with my camera. Called VuPoint Solutions, they told me that my OS system should be compatible, but if it is still not downloading I need to either a) return their product to the the seller or b) attach it to a different computer. Now as far a 'tech support' goes, what BS. They didn't even offer any troubleshooting advice. They also said they weren't selling the product anymore. I guess that is a reasonable excuse to not assist me with their faulty products. I will NEVER buy a VuPoint product again and I advise anyone who is looking to purchase one, if anything goes wrong, your on your own.
Received this great toy recently, and it was love at first sight. The picture was sharper than expected, and the controls are easy to use either on the player or via the diminutive remote (which is not really necessary for most use). It has a solid, well-made feel about it, even though it is light and easy to carry. The sound is ok through the speakers, and quite good through a headset (which will be most of my use). While the bottom does get warm, placed on a magazine or tablecloth, there is no problem. For me, this player finally puts DVD clearly above laserdisc. Up to now, DVD was only marginally better than laser in most respects and behind in some, but the portability of this player is something a laserdisc player could never attain. The DVD L-50 does for video what the Walkman did for music.
it does its job. But it is to cumbersome to deal with underwater and the quality underwater is poor. it was good though in swimming pools, and generally when splashing about.if you take care of it as recommended your camera wont be harmed in the slightest
I needed something that would protect the screen and take the kind of abuse that I generally deal out to a PDA. I've gone through 6, count them, 6, PDAs in the last 5 years. After getting this case in my hands, I have faith this will be my last purchase of a PDA to replace a broken one. The case is surprisingly thick, yet light. It doesn't add much to its profile when you carry it in your pocket. It still provides access to the memo record button, microphone, status LED, charger port, USB sync port, headphone port and stylus while closed. When it is opened, all buttons and the screen are revealed. There's no place where it doesn't fit properly and make usage inconvenient. It's the best $20 I've ever spent protecting a PDA. The durability of this case makes accidental button pressing impossible when carried in a pocket or briefcase. It even looks fashionable and professional. :-)
I was originally going to get the HD DVD add-on drive for the Xbox 360, but after weighing the limitations of that drive vs. the added price of the HD-A1, I decided to go with the A1. HDMI connectivity, plus upconversion of standard def DVDs to 1080i, along with the 5.1 output for Dolby Digital Plus and TrueHD were the deciding factors for me. I got it for $382 and change, and just sent off for the 3 free HD DVDs from the Toshiba offer.After a month owning the A1, I'm glad I made the purchase. The picture quality is amazing, depending on the quality of the source material, of course. Upconversion of standard DVDs to 1080i is very good, with some being better than others. A definite upgrade over the Panasonic player it replaced for SDVD picture quality.I originally had a 51-inch Aspect CRT RPTV with DVI digital input, and had huge problems with the HDCP handshake, so I had to use the component video outputs, which negated the upconversion of standard DVDs. I have since replaced the TV with a 57-inch Hitachi CRT RPTV with HDMI input, and the HDCP issues have been resolved.It's obvious at times that the A1 is a 1st generation product, so expect some of the quirks that go along with that. I have seen some skipping in HD DVD movies, even ones that didn't appear to have any scratches or smudges on them. By and large they've played through flawlessly. I've seen no skipping with standard def DVDs. Usually pausing and restarting will correct the skipping. Boot and HD DVD load times are slow, but they haven't bothered me. Maybe I'm getting more patient as I get older.The reward in picture quality is well worth the loading wait, IMO. As others have said, the remote needs to be replaced, it's not user friendly at all. One of these days, I'm going to program my Marantz universal remote for the A1.My A1 came with firmware 1.4 installed, I upgraded it to 2.0 by CD. I couldn't get the network download to work, although I did verify my Internet connection with the A1. The main reason for the firmware update was to get TrueHD in 5.1 through the audio outputs, as my HT receiver doesn't have HDMI inputs, and I have no plans to replace it.In short, the A1 does have some potential quirks and problems, such as sensitivity to certain discs, long load times, and a poorly designed remote, but when it does what it's supposed to, it's amazing. I'd buy it again with no hesitation. The only reason it gets 4 stars is due to the aforementioned quirks, but overall it's a great product. Hopefully Toshiba will continue to support it with newer firmware updates that will continue to improve its performance, even after they have replaced it with their second generation player, the A2 (which doesn't have the 5.1 outputs for DD+ and TrueHD. I've not seen any HD DVDs with DTS-HD soundtracks yet).
I used this instead of stock thermal paste and my apu runs 5 degrees celsius cooler.Arctic Silver is the best thermal paste ive ever used.
I purchased this new MS ergo keyboard with high expectation that it would be better for not as good as the previous generation. But it turns out this is not a very good keyboard.For my personal usage, I use the Windows key a lot for shortcuts. Especially the "Windows" + "M" combination where it minimizes all the windows. To my surprise, there is no "Windows" key on the right hand side of keyboard. This is very annoying because instead of being able to minimize all the windows with just one hand, now I have to use two hands!!!! Some ergo expert in Microsoft is obviously not thinking. Or perhaps someone in MS think they are such an ergo expert that they decide to ignore everyone's complain.The other problem I have with this keyboard is that the "J", "U", "H" keys sometimes do not work. I would be typing and all of a sudden, none of those letters would come out. I had to hit those keys harder to ensure those keys work. This is not what I would call ergonomics design.I like the previous generation MS ergo keyboard much better.
The Quick Cam was very quick and easy..I love it..the cam shows a nice picture..I highly recommend it..
I bought these a few years ago and they are easy to set up and easy to hide. I like the sound, but I'm not an electronics expert.
A pleasant surprise was the coiled wire and the 'spring' feature at the base of the cord to keep the cord from folding. I am by no means an audiophile. I just like good sound with some bass where I can turn it on quite loud without disturbing people around me. This fits my needs. The only drawback is that its a bit bulky.
This case was suggested as an accompaniment to the external hard drive which I purchased. The case is excellent but is too small for the product for which it was recommended. This leaves me with an unusable item, thereby adding $10 to the price of my external hard drive. The problem lies with Amazon, not with CaseLogic.
I ordered this item on 2/6/02, then noticed that it wouldn't be shipped till 2/13/02, and estimated arrival at my residence on 2/20/02. This I feel is very unacceptable, so I was forced to cancel this order and purchase this item locally at a higher price than I wanted to pay.This is unacceptable I feel.
I am very pleased. It allows me to carry the lenses and supplies I need and still stay mobile.
My SD43HT froze in &quot;protection&quot; mode within six weeks of purchase. What ensued has been annoying: Amazon won't take it back after 30 days, every call to Toshiba customer services entails 20+ minutes on hold, and 5 calls to them have resulted in 5 totally different sets of instructions from the &quot;service&quot; advisors as to what do do with the darn thing (meaning they don't really know what to do!). The latest: it's going to go to a repair shop- we'll see how it comes out. This is my first experience with a Toshiba product- let's just say this has never happened to me with anything from Sony or Yamaha! By the way, when it worked, I liked it!
The screen does not fit. Lame packaging and wipey cloth, I'm not putting that on my pretty macbook!I wish I could give it no stars.
This bag is perfect for myCanon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black), it's battery charger, and extra memory cards. it even has a little water resistant cover. The bag comes equipped with an adjustable strap, a couple extra storage pockets, a belt loop-like thing on the back, and a soft medium to separate the body from the lens. i really couldn't be more satisfied with this product.
The camera came in a timely manner and was exactly like the description stated. I would have no issues recommending or purchasing from them again.
Item looks good. It has plug-ins for all my components. As far as I know it is working the way it should. There is a monster coax cable included that is only 3 foot long. That is too short. It barely allows contection of the cable box to the unit. There is no slack to allow for moving of components for cleaning. The coax cable should be a 6 foot cable.
I just recently purchased a Logitech QuickCam Express. I've had experience around computers, but the webcam was simple to install. I just plugged it in and the software took care of the rest. Within minutes I could broadcast over the internet. The camera is easy to use, but on the other hand it is quite fuzzy, even when it's been focused. It's a great camera for the money and I highly recommend it. But if you would like perfectly clear pictures you might want to go with a little higher model, such as the Quick Cam Web.
Great little product, not the best fidelity but it is easy to use, tiny little footprint and suits my needs well. Puts out more volume than I expected. Great price.
Great price for the money. Easy to load and carry! Would buy again!
When I bought my new Nikon D90, I picked up a lot of extras to go with it - you know, the accessories (or "junk" as my wife calls it) that you just must have with your wonderful new camera. Well let me say that while she was right about many of the silly accessories I purchased, this little tool is invaluable. It's so simple and obvious in retrospect, I cannot believe more cameras do not have this feature. Gone are the days when you set a timer and run from the camera to be in the picture. Now I just set it up and press the button. It even does a quick autofocus before snapping the picture. It is also helpful when playing with multiple exposures and flashes in the dark (which is what my kids love to do). For just a few bucks, you'll be so glad you have this terrific little tool.
My mother travels often and I purchased this carry case for her 9 inch screen portable dvd player. It's light weight and easily stores in luggage, backpack, etc. or just carry by the handles. Not too thick and bulky, but holds eveything you need. Very Satisfied.
I have owned two other HP printers - an old HP LaserJet 5 and a DeskJet 932 inkjet. This printer is far and away better than either were at their time. B/W text is crisp and clear, not too much experience with color yet. Setup couldn't have been easier - printer joined my wireless network like a champ. I can't exagerate how nice it is to tuck this printer away and print documents while working anywhere in the house.
I received this DVD player as a gift after adding it to my Amazon Wishlist. I now wish I'd chosen a different player.First of all, this player won't play DVDs that I've had for years, and that have played without problem on any other DVD player I've ever put them into. The DVD player reads "Loading" for a good two minutes (in the meantime no other buttons work), and then the player spits out the DVD. FRUSTRATING.Secondly, it's ridiculously loud. When it plays a movie it hums, chirps and whirs loudly enough to be a distraction.Finally, it has NO memory at all. The user manual proclaims that this player will "resume playback of the last five discs, even if the disc was remove (sic) from the player." This has not yet happened. In fact, even if I leave the DVD in the player, when I stop the movie and turn off the player, the disc starts again from the beginning when I turn the player back on. The user manual has the disclaimer that "resume may not be available on some discs." Well, I've watched about 50 movies in this DVD player, most of them brand-new Region 1 coded DVDs, and so far "resume" has not been available on ANY disc.So, there you have it. On the positive side? It's a very nice looking player, much more slim and attractive than the player I unfortunately gave away. Sorry, that's not enough. This thing is either going to the thrift store, or I'll see if my friend can get his money back so I can purchase a DVD player that actually works.
What else is there to say about B+W filters - as with others this UV Haze filter is solidly built, fits perfectly, and feels like it adds another layer of weight and protection to my lens. The metal and glass makes this filter feel super high quality and there is no doubt in my mind that I want to only use filters of this quality on all my lenses in the future. Great buy and worth every penny, even if it was a few more pennies than some alternatives.
The Celestron CPC 1100 is in my humble opinion the best Schmidt Cassegrain type telescope for the money. While it is rather large (it does have an 11" diameter primary mirror after all!) I spent months researching what telescope to buy, and I found myself always coming back to this one. For the price of such a large telescope, you can't beat it. The telescope optics come with Celestron's Star Bright XLT coatings, which seem to help with light transmission very well. The whole scope comes in at a heavy 65lbs, in large part due to the heavy tube, and the permanent fork mount the tube is attached to. A big selling feature for me was having the GPS receiver built into the unit. It makes life much easier as you don't have to hassle with entering in your time, location, etc. every time you fire the thing up. The GPS (I think its a Sony receiver inside?) does everything for you, pinpointing where you are in relation to the night sky and all other relevant information to help you. The hand controller has back lit buttons, which is nice at night. The scope mount seems to be very responsive when moving, including making fine adjustments when you are looking at objects.The hand controller seems pretty simple to use, once you get used to it. It is really nice to be at a star party, and looking at star charts; someone says, "hey let's look at M31", and you say "no problem!" You just go the Messier objects menu, enter in M31, and voila! The scope automatically tracks to the object! How stupid easy is that? As for the initial alignment process, its fairly easy. With the propietary SkyAlign feature, you just point the scope at 3 bright stars (you don't even have to know the names!), and the telescope takes it from there. There some other options for alignment, but I generally just stick with this one.If you want to do astrophotography with this scope, you must get the optional HD Wedge to have proper polar alignment. I don't have the wedge yet, but plan on getting it. The hand controller has a menu with special settings when you attach the wedge, so that the drive motors in the telescope can compensate correctly.The telescope seemed to come well packaged, and undamaged during shipment from UPS. I would imagine, although I bought my scope from B&H; Photo, you should probably be fine with Amazon.Pros:Great bang for the buck. Meade scopes of similar size (like their 10" or 12", they don't make an 11") cost more. That was also a deciding factor for me.Great optics!Huge light gathering ability! (means you can see fainter objects better, and stuff you might not see with smaller light buckets)Sold and durable and strong, seems to be well made. The tripod legs are very heavy duty. Personally, I like Celestron's mounts better than Meade, but that's just me.Your friends at your star parties will be jealous!Cons:HEAVY! This is what you could call a "hernia" maker. It ways 65lbs just for the scope, and with the heavy tripod it comes with, you are now around 85lbs or so! This telescope takes longer to setup when you have all your gear with it, including a power tank, eye pieces, and various other loot. In other words, its not a just throw it up in the backyard and away you go. Be prepared to spend a little time getting all setup.A friend of mine who has an observatory with a 20" PlaneWave SCT said this scope is the best one to start out with. You don't have to go with the large 11", you can also get the 8" or 9.25" versions which are also great. 8" size seems to be the most popular with beginners, since you can still see plenty with it.
The SD10 is my 4th digital camera, and it is by far the most enjoyable.Here are a few of my favorite things:- size (can't be beat)- 4MP!- really nice predictive focus. like the Canon film SLRs I have used, it has that very handy focus frame that pops onto whatever you are focusing on. Very good at reading your mind.- the flash exsposure system is right on the money.- the lens is sharp and fast (no zoom! i find that a plus, actually)cons- i get a lot of red-eye (don't use any red-eye reduction) - but that is really due to the small size and having the flash so close to the lens.- hearing people complain that there isn't a zoom.- i shoot everything at 50 ASA for the best results. at 200-400, there is a really big difference.- people always wanting to hold it.
I like to surf the web at night and I prefer to have the lights low. Previously, I sometimes had to look at the screen to see if I had hit the right key--so I ordered this keyboard. I should have bought it sooner. I can finally SEE. Also I love the fact that there are 3 different colors. Add to that, the keys are much easier to type than my other keyboard. My fingers fly across the board. Another plus is that you can turn the volume up and down from the keyboard. It's very flat and thin and nicely weighted. You won't regret buying this item.
I bought this label maker for my nephew as a Christmas present. The only labels available then were white. Now I can't get any labels. There goes a great gift that will only last as long as the refill.
Works quite well actually, but when wires are placed at the right angle all sounds stops processing through it. Quite a pain.
This Panasonic kit is really serviceable. The battery charger alone is worth the price. Add the 2 rechargeable batteries and the carrying case - a truly remarkable value for the money.
This chord is really about half the length they claim. The coiled part is impossible to fully extend, but the only way this chord would be the length they claimed would be if you could uncoil this. Also because it has a huge coiled up part in the middle the chord is very heavy. If you do not place something on top of it to secure it you may find the chord's weight pulling your ear plugs from your ears.It does work fine however, just be aware the length is much shorter then they claim, and the chord is heavy.
Despite complaints about configuration issues and support issues, I purchased this router as a simple way to sidestep my ISP's greediness. I now have a Sun workstation and a Win95 laptop using my internet connection simultaneously (without paying the cable company for the extra MAC addresses). Favorite feature: MAC address cloning, which saved me the grief of calling the ISP to change the MAC address on their end.
I was looking for a backup drive and thought the price and capacity of the LaCie F.A. Porsche external drive looked good. At first I was a little put off by the power cable (I've seen other drives that do fine with just the power from the USB port), but the cord is good and long and it worked fine. Also, for all the hoo-ha about F.A. Porsche designing the thing, it's just a silver brick. *I* could have done that. But anyway...It worked well and I was able to do backups, including imaging my existing drive and setting up regular backups of the data. But after a couple of months (I've had it for about 6 months now and only turn it on intermittently), it began humming and buzzing. The humming isn't too bad, but it's amplified by the PC case it sits on and I had to find some foam to put under it to stop some of the noise. The buzzing is intermittent and worrisome -- this is supposed to be a backup drive, after all.I almost opted to buy a kit and build my own external drive from a brand name hard drive. I don't quite regret not doing that, but I would definitely go that route next time.
I have had this remote for three months now. It runs very slow and often requires reboots because the software is junk. Go buy anything else, especially if you want something that will actually control z-wave lighting systems because this won't do it even though they advertised it to do so.
If you're not obsessed with high-end performance, you will be more than satisfied with this HDMI cable. The connection could stand to be a little tighter, but by no means do they ever come loose on their own.
I purchased this hard disc drive (HDD) for backups and external storage. It's primary use is the storage of audio/visual materials ranging from original recordings (up to 64 tracks) to videos (primarily of horses and riders). I dabble in a number of activities, all of which seem to generate vast amounts of data. My primary computer is a laptop so internal storage is limited.This HDD not only sets up, installs, and operates exactly as advertised, I recently observed a friend's identical drive take a 4 foot drop from a work table to a concrete garage floor while being accessed (he was running a karaoke contest and ALL of his tracks are on the Seagate)! It not only worked flawlessly, it continued to do so ever since! I fully expected it to crash the head, killing the drive and all its contents. I was pleasantly surprised, though. Note, I don't recommend EVER treating a HDD this way but it's sure nice to know this one is robust enough to take harder than usual treatment.As to the look and finish of the product, it's outstanding. The case is sleek and elegant. The speed of the drive is excellent with its spin up time nominal. You can adjust the "go to sleep" timout via the included software as well as the use of the built-in light. Sometimes I want it to just be dark (e.g. at a party or karaoke contest) - other times I like the night-light effect of the soft amber light strip.I can't speak to the other software included since I don't use it to back up my system. I use a disc imaging software that I like and see no reason to change from. However, I expect the backup software works as well as all the other features.The only slightly annoying facet of the software is that it auto-installs and then requires some effort to disable so it doesn't clutter up my system. I'm a software developer and am very sensitive to what is loaded at boot time on my system. However, this is a minor inconveniece.In conclusion, this is a great HDD. I've always had great experience with Seagate and, since this HDD comes with a 5-year limited warranty (the best I've seen at anywhere near this price range), I expect this HDD to perform flawlessly for at least that long. I've had bad experiences with other manufacturers and that's why I intentionally bought Seagate.
These are obviously very nice replacement pads, just like the original ones, so my 3 star rating is just because they do not fit the earlier SR60 models from before the SR60i. The openings are way small. I haven't looked to see if there is a set that has the right size hole for the SR60, but the return of these was very simple, fast and cost free.
I previously used a 420 Speedlite and was quite satisfied with that. However, I felt it was time to update and figured I would spend the extra money and go for the 580EX II Speedlite. I never imagined the difference would be so significant. The quality of the photos, the speed in being able to reshoot immediately is well worth the extra money. This is easily a five star item.
Its a very nice headphone... nice sound... but I found it very heavy.. after using for about an hour of so, I used to get head ache.. so stopped using it.. but I will still recommend it for its good quality and also for a short time use...
Summary: I bought this case for my Palm Vx and love it! I admit I was skeptical -- but for the price I figured I didn't have much to lose. I'd seen other cases at prices between $... and $..., and I just didn't want to spend that much unless I was convinced I was really getting value for my money. Although not the ultimate PDA case by any means, the Sumdex offers a great combination of usefulness and style at an unbeatable price.Features: Very good quality leather, zipper and stitching. Compact design still allows room for credit cards, small memo pad, folding green. Velcro strip (included) securely attaches PDA to case. Clean, unobtrusive exterior with subtle Sumdex logo. Elastic battery holders also fit compact pens/pencils.Drawbacks: Compact design will not hold checkbook or larger memo pad and may not be suitable for larger PDAs (verify dimensions before purchasing). Not reversible -- PDA must be placed on right side of interior. No choice of color (black only). No dedicated window for business cards or other owner information.General comments: Overall, a great value in a stylish, well-designed case. Recommended.
Provides good picture and sound at a great price! Can't beat it! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good hdmi cable
This is an inexpensive way to protect your 35mm or digital lenses. High quality, no distortion, and additional filters can be added to this one.
The Hoodman LCD Hood & Cap is a good adition to any dslr,(for easy viewing in direct light)Its worth the price,and is reasonably well built.Get one if you do outdoor photography.
This mic is fantastic! It will do anything you need...I use it to mic a trumpet and it works great!
They have now released the Audible Driver (in response to the review complaing about no Audible Support) and at any rate, the Sandisk Digital Audio Player driver worked once you put the device into MSC mode.Overall, it's a great little device, especially for the price. It does everything you want. It doesn't have a Huge storage, but I have 92 subscription songs plus a 6 hour audio book on mine. It's sufficient for the gym and casual use.no, it's not an ipod, but it definitely does the job. In fact it has several features going for it over any iPod. 1) FM tuner 2) Recording 3) Subscription Audio files 4)Replaceable Battery(!!!!). I have a 40GB 3G ipod, and the hard drive is failing, the battery stinks, yada yada. The Sansa is a simple device, which works consistently. An excellent little device overall.
I am using this on e in my cell phone for extra storage. Works great.
This product is very durable and a great product to have to hook your lap top up to your television.
We all need to replace these from time to time. This was the best price I could find for this toner.
I just received this item. Camera case is too small for Leica D-Lux 3 camera. I even think I scratched the LCD display in trying to see if fits. Cover closes too tight over the lense with lence cap on. I am returning this right away.
Everyone who keeps photos and music purchased online neeeds a back up device and this one is small, big enough and convenient to use.A good choice.
This is an excellent camera. The only reason I give it fewer stars is because of potential quality issues (yet to be determined). Canon recently changed all production for this model to China. The general perception is that Made in Japan is of much better quality. Regardless as to the truth of the perseption, it is very true that things made in China are made at a much much lower cost to thing made in Japan. So far my camera has functioned well, however only time will tell. I feel cheated since all my research (online, in stores, etc) was based on the Made in Japan version. People will tell you they are identical, however that is usually not the case. Even if the parts are the same the quality control usually differs.I feel cheated by Canon and retailers by this change. The main point is to realize that if you are ordering a new one now that it will be Made in China.
Great product, I always buy this, and it arrives so quickly. Thanks. The price is good too, and they last long.
there are 8 gammers here who love this car and the 3500 model. This is our #1 choice for christmas of 1999
Love them. I always used the over the whole ear headphones, my last pair were Pioneer ( I cant spell ), and i have owned KOSS and Panisonic. But these are featherlike and have great sound.
I bought this product based on its rave reviews. I installed the software, hooked it up, and...nothing. Just a flashing red light in the front. When I consulted the manual, its advice was "consult your dealer or EPSON." For a product right out of the box??? I contacted EPSON, and the technician had me unplug it from the power strip and plug it into a wall socket. Not unexpectedly, this did nothing to solve the problem. Then she suggested I contact a repair center. For a brand new product??? I'm returning it to Amazon for a replacement, hoping I just got the bad apple in the lot. But for now, my rating has to stay at one star.
I bought the unit in early January and it has been playing on "auto repeat" 10 hours a day since with no problems. It is cleaned on a regular basis and the image is very good and it plays DVD-R discs with ease. The remote is a "medium" in complexity, but so far so good as far as reliability. I will probably buy a few more. The price was good and some nonname brands were higher. Good unit.
I like this player and the cassette player adaptor, I have recorded about 160 songs onto a cd in mp3 format, and play them in my car while driving, they work great and I have enough songs to last to any destination timewise.
Fortunately I got my Konus 200 from a reputable telescope store. They were using it on the sales floor as an example of a bad scope that you should not waste your money on. The scope itself is a cheap toy on a wobbly mount. The mount is so loose with so much backlash in the gears it cannot be used for photography. I bought it with the intention to rebuild the mount as a hobby project. The scope itself performs surprisingly well for how poorly it was made. But it does live down to its poor reputation of being difficult to focus. So for backyard fun in poor viewing conditions I love the toy. But if you want a real telescope, double what you were wishing to pay, and go Orion, Parks, Celestron, etc. and leave the toys behind.
These ink cartridges were exactly as I ordered them. I was pleased that they arrived rather quickly. I have tried generic refills and have encountered problems so I wanted to stick with the original HP cartridges.
I usually read reviews in depth, but didn't think I had to with such a little simple product, but lo and behold, I should have: Adorama pictures the Stroboframe Bracket Shoe Mount with the red knob and says it's by Tiffen, then sends the Flashpoint version. Nothing new so apparently Amazon continues to tolerate the misrepresentation. Shame on you both.
A must buy for the picture taker! For its low price, you get a high resolution and a user friendly camera. The only problems I have are the indoor shots, which require precise aim and control to reduce blur, and the automatic focus. I like to focus my pix by myself.
This product work like a charm, I could connect my laptop to the TV and watch what anything thats online or use as an giant moniter. The audio sound very rich and crisp, the video quality is perfect no downgrade quality.The higher your TV resolution is, a more richer color and sharper image quality you'll receive.
Need a multi card reader for WIN 98? This isn't it.There wasn't any drivers on the install CDRom just 2 (Inaccessable)CDA files.Once I downloaded the drivers it still wasn't seen by windows 98.Tested on a Win XP machine with no problems found yet.Viking should have a better QA program to ensure their product(s) are ready for the consumer with the supporting software.I will give thier support staff a chance to help then I will ship it back if I'm not 110% satisfied.Bottom line-Looks great-Works great on XP-USELESS for WIN98.John
I cancelled this order within an hour after placing the order, using the instructions provided by Amazon. After I shut down my computer for the night, the merchant sent an e mail indicating he needed additional information. After sending the information requested, the next morning, I was told the order had shipped. Since I cancelled the order prior to shipment, I feel I should've received a full credit (product plus shipping), I was given credit for the product, but not shipping. I contacted the merchant questioning the credit amount, and the reply I received implied I'd received all the credit for the order.
It was good while it lasted, except for the sound quality, but this is an experience I've had with a few TVs. When I pop in a DVD, the sound drops. I have to turn it high, and sometimes it's still not enough.I am disappointed that it died just after, actually within, three years. Very disappointed.It started by just flickering between all 5 inputs on its own, as if a phantom took hold of my remote and kept hitting the input button. Then one day, it just didn't turn on, and that's where I am now.I called Polaroid, and with no extended warranty, they offered to give me a refurbished unit for $175, and I'd have to ship my old unit back on my dime. Dissatisfied. A TV repair place knows exactly what the problem is, and quote at least $20 to fix.I was very happy with it until it died. I am careful with electronic devices. All items that came with the unit are perfectly in tact, including the box, and packaging.I hope that they no longer sell this model. Very disappointed. I won't be buying another Polaroid TV again.From reading some of the reviews, 3 years seems to be the longest run for this model, which isn't altogether bad, but I feel that it should have gone for at least another 1.5 years without irreparably dying.
I bought this shotgun mic because my sony camcorder's mic wasn't cutting it. I was recording lectures at a university, and the audio was too acoustically flat and the speaker's voice was barely audible.After putting on the shotgun mic, all of my videos had clear audio. I definitely recommend this. Excellent quality and functionality. It really does actually zoom in on the sound area (in sync with the camera's zoom setting).Glad I bought it.
Read alot of the reviews on this one and have to agree that this is a great detector at half the price as other brands. Recently took a trip to TN and averaged 90-110 mph... I mean 65mph, lol .... all the way. It caught all the traps along the way and with the VGR turned on it also detected police that were using the on/off method on cars using radar. It's easy to use, loud enough to get your attention and the voice feature helps you tell what band it's detecting. All the features can be turned on or off. I'm so pleased with the performance of this product that I'm now ordering a second for my other car.
I have had this keyboard for over 2 years now and I am still using it. The lettering on two of the keys have worn enough that they are illegible now and four other keys have started to wear down as well, but are still legible. Other than that it has held up very nicely. It is really nice to be able to read the keys on the keyboard while typing at night without having to turn the lights on.
i'll be the first one to admit that i'm clumsy. my friends and family call me destructo-girl, because i manage to break everything i own (and many things i don't) within moments of coming into contact with them. others may have had issues with performance, but i have been using this player for just under a year now with no significant problems. i've dropped it countless times (just today it went flying out of my pocket and onto the pavement; the battery came out but it still works fine), gotten it wet, bitten it, sat on it, stepped on it and spilled beverages on it, and it still keeps playing.the size and overall design are just great, i love the way the curve fits my hand for easy control of volume and tracking, and how nicely it fits in even the smallest of pockets. i do, however, always have to have it tucked away somewhere or in my hand since i think the armband is a tad awkward and uncomfortable.like i said, i'm not used to holding on to any gadget for very long, but particularly for something as delicate as an mp3 player, this has really stood up for me. the headphones fritzed out after a few months, but i never expect to use the standard-issue headphones with portable devices anyway.
I have the exact same problem as the other reviewer who tagged this item as "poor" - and with so many good reviews I wonder if there is a problem with this manufacturing run. Lots of hiss on all FM frequencies, right channel is not there, and the input pot can't seem to adjust a standard line-in signal level to prevent distortion. Too bad because I had high hopes for this product, but now it's got to be returned.
Great lens and the price makes it less stressful to take anywhere without worrying about it getting damaged. the pictures are very clear, having 2.8 is great, and it feels well-made. I use this lens more than the other two I purchased with the camera.
Absolutely love these speakers. I got them for my dorm room up at App State and they work great.I'd definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers.Great Product, Great Price, Great Delivery.5 Stars All Day Er' Day
This is a good cable, and it works. We're using it to to dock tapes using a HDV deck, its nice to have the 10ft length if your working with a laptop, it gives you some room to move around.
I have my satellite disk receiver in the basement below my TV, it is great because everything is hidden but the previous infra-red repeater I had was pretty flaky. I replaced it with the Powermid setup and it was noticeably better. The receiver is 40 feet away and in a floor below the transmitter and it works great even from 20 feet away. I highly recommend it.Only reason I gave it 4 stars is the form factor. The product could be smaller and less obtrusive.
Can't believe they can ship and produce this product for what I paid. Works as agreed and is good quality. Still wondering. Good vendor.
These adapters with a 20 or 25 foot hdmi male male cable give you the means to extend oddballs like the 3 foot micro hdmi for droid phones to full size hdmi to reach the tv set from the a/v adapter and charger and sound and usb output device motorola makes for the bionic.The odd thing is I waited this long to buy one! I've tried to use hdmi proper length cables to prevent the need for the adapter, but its integral to the hdmi system. Don't run your hdmi too far and things will be OK in the digital domain. I bought a 25 foot optical cable to extend my sound on fiber to where I need it also - that worked out very well.Anyhow not alot to say here except they are well made and do the trick. If you want to make a 25foot oddball hdmi to regular hdmi then extend it 25 feet - this is how to do it and have signal at the end - note some oddballs dont always have sound but most do I had one without sound and had to get the optical extension instead)
I have owned TV cards and external TV adapters for more years than I care to remember. THis product is about as good as it gets. The quality of video from satellite is as good as that recorded on the receiver PVR. The quality is as good as the ATI AGP card. There is no delay whatever with this USB2 device and the software, unlike most TV devices, is simple, easy to install, and works extremely well. It is easy to set up and without having to open the computer, it is very convenient.
WEll I got CD player yesterday for a cheap price. The see-throughcover is hot. The headphones suck. They should make better ones. But the bassboost is ok could be better. All the features are ok. The sound could be louder for those noisy places like the lunch room or in the car or outside. But the price is good for what u bought it for.
I have been using this for almost a year and it works fantastic. I have all of my AV equipment in a closet and ran the cables through the attic to keep things clean. With a fan at the bottom of the closet I can keep the door cracked but to increase the success of the extender I hung a full length mirror on the back of the closet door. This is an amazing piece of electronics.
Works well for what it's designed for. I ususally slip it under two sets of laces so it doesn't bounce around. I've used it outside and on the treadmill, there's no slippage & it has yet to fall off.
Great Product! It doesn't overheat. I use this adapter for a DELL Latitude C510 and no problems. Find a good deal and Buy!
I exchange audio letters with friends, and this stereo recorder was purchased after my Sony 100 DVS died and no replacement parts were available. The sound quality is perfectly fine, though it does not pick up ambient sounds nearly as well as the old high-end machine. It comes with a stereo microphone, but it would be great if the microphone were attached to the unit -- as it is, there is a long clip-on cord. This makes it tough to do "off-the-cuff" recording. Overall, a good value for the money. The other machine cost nearly $300.
While these are very stylish, with the silver/black metal buds and plug, andthe piece that keeps the cords from separating.. and they DO form a nice seal, blocking out ambient noise nicely, and do have nice bass... where is the treble? The whole idea of spending a bit more, for me anyway, was to get a better, more realistic reproduction of the sounds I wanted to hear.. But while you get the bass, which is IMPORTANT, it is at the sacrifice of the higher end of the range. There is either a serious variation in quality from set to set, or else some of the reviewers simply are not audiophiles, and are not aware of what is missing.I will be contacting Amazon to ask for a refund, and my search continues.
I bought the VTECH HELIO PDA based on the comparatively low price for the 8mb storage and the high rating of another AMAZON reviewer. I was terribly disappointed. First, the battery life is 2-3 days with the PDA in the OFF state, i.e. with no use. I tested this by replacing the AAA batteries 3 times with fresh cells. This is unacceptable; I lost data twice when the batteries drained. (This inidcates a poor design in power supply stage of the device.) Secondly, the non-Palm OS is subject to numerous protection fault errors; this plagued me during scheduling operations, causing me to reset the PDA more than a dozen times, losing data each time. This is a case where you get what you pay for; I'm going to get another PalmIIIxe or a Handspring Deluxe to replace the HELIO.
Durable steel construction, fit without drilling or cutting into a 2005 TJ. Shipped promptly. no complaints. would recommend no question.
There is a pale blue line on the screen, but I can live with it. It only shows up when the screen is black. Good price. Prompt delivery. The original bulb lasted 7 years. We'll see how long this one lasts.
I was able to install card and software in WinXP and could download and install XP drivers. Disabled onboard sound card. But any software program I used to play music, the one with Soundblaster, Winamp, Windows player, all would only play for a song or two, then the computer would freeze. Soundblaster help was no help, two requests were answered with1)a fix to disable some XP operation which uses CPU to handle power management. Their suggested methodology resulting in having to reformat and re-install XP2) A request for the list of IRQs. Are they serious, this is still problem in XP? Anyway tried changing in BIOS, no effect.Bottom line is the card I had, SB live, worked fine. I wanted the extra capability of the Platinum, but either it is incompatible with XP or it was a bad card. In any event, back it went and I will go back to SB live. Very disapointed in Soundblaster help service.
I love my new monitor - beautiful display, easy to work with and connect. The software CD that came with it, however, for the Magic Tune Color program, for custom color tuning, was wrong and goofed things up until I uninstalled it. There was a note on the website that if the CD didn't function properly, to go to a certain link to download the Magic Tune. I just uninstalled it and didn't go further. Color is great - Recommend this nice unit!
I've owned this camera for over a year and I have gotten perhaps 2 or 3 decent photos from it. This could be a good camera if you are willing to spend 20-30 hours learning to use it, but I have no idea. I've spent several hours learning this camera and it is always able to come up with a new reason to "not work". The most user-unfriendly devise I have ever owned!
This Canon NB-4L Li-Ion battery is an exact replacement for my 4 year old battery. My Canon camera is now back to taking frequent pictures without worrying about a battery that won't hold its charge.
After buying this product for myself, I was immediatly dissappointed. The sound quality was mediocre at best. But the biggest dissappointment was in trying to deal with the company to return it. They agreed to the return, but proceeded to put up all sorts of road blocks to accomplish this. I have never in all my years in dealing with Amazon and it's Marketplace companies had such a poor experience as with this BBSpace. As yet, I still have not got the info needed to return the radio and this is over a month later. Take my advice and stay away from them.
I really like this CD player. I wish that it had a program mode though. But for it's low price I can't complain. It did not come with an AC adaptor, but it is very effecient with batteries. One pair of AA batteries lasts 20-30 hours. (I remember when portable CD players would use up 4 AA batteries in less than 8 hours.) I usually carry this CD player in my jacket while walking and it hardly ever skips. Great value.
I bought this to protect my Nikon lens. It does the job and arrived scratch-free. It's easy to mount and unmount.
This is a really nice camera bag. Not too big, not too small. There are only two things wrong with this bag; 1) While it has a lot of compartments for cords, lenses, manuals, etc., there is no place to store small items like SD cards. The bag has plenty of space where they could have added a small compartment for such small items, but Canon did not do so. 2) Canon put straps in the front of the bag for your tripod, the only problem is that if you're not using a tripod then these straps just 'dangle and hang' there. There is no way to hide them or keep them out of the way. A little bit of velcro would have helped here when they were designing this bag. We looked at a lot of bags before settling on this one. The hardware on this bag is well made and Canon even used metal chrome plated snaps on the front of the bag instead of plastic ones. The shoulder strap has a unique 'C' curve to it for more comfortable use. I know of no other bag that has this, and thanks to Canon for doing it. One the opposite side of the strap is a non-slip material similar to what they use in bathtub showers - a very nice touch. Other than the two things mentioned above this camera bag should meet most photographers needs.
I used to buy the Maxell brand from Amazon without problems, then just like everyone else, I got an order and spit out coaster after coaster. I returned that to Amazon (that's why I buy from them) and got this as a replacement. They all worked perfectly.
fantastic. I you work with spreadsheets and need pointing accuracy. Then this is your mouse. The programmable side buttons are a nice feature too. For the price you can't find anything better.
The product was delivered on time and when I had a question customer service was very very helpful. A+
I RECIEVED THE IPOD FROM MY JOB AS AN REWARD, WHEN I RECIEVED MY PRIZE I WAS AMAZED HOW SMALL! I LOVED IT, MY HONEY HATED IT AND TIME IT TOOK FOR ME TO FIGURE OUT THE DOWNLOAD BUT THEN I HAD TO BUY THE FIREWIRE USB PORT FOR THE LAPTOP (WHICH I FOUND TO BE SUCH A INCONVIENCE) TO DOWNLOAD SONGS I WAS FRUSTRATED I HAD TO BUY ADDITIONAL ACCESORIES, BUT THE I REALIZED IT WAS FREE TO ME, SO FORKING OVER 30 DOLLARS FOR THE FIREWIRE USB PORT WAS OK, ONCE I GOT THAT IN THE LAPTOP I WAS COOKING FOR SURE NOW IM A PRO AT MUSIC DOWNLOADING AND ITUNES NOW I NEED TO GET NEW EAR PHONES-CAUSE THE ONES THAT CAME WITH THE IPOD MINI SUCK,THE BOSE SYSTEM-TO PLAY MY FAVORITES SONGS ALL DAY AND NITE,THE WIRELESS CAR ADAPTER-FOR WEEKEND IN THE CAR, THEN IM SET FOR MY LIFE WITH PINKY THE IPOD
I have not been able to set up my printer/copier/scanner yet, so I can't really evaluate it. Am just going to assume it is every bit as wonderful as the many reviews by Amazon consumers indicate. As I've said elsewhere, I buy at least 90% of everything from Amazon, and usually make excellent choices by reading Amazon reviews.
These cables work the same as any $30 - $150 cables you will find, so save yourself some money! If you don't believe me (or many of the other reviewers who are saying the same thing), just google "HDMI Cable Comparision," you will find tons of pages explaining how-and-why they are no different. In fact, I have heard some of those expensive cables are actually more of a problem than anything else (particularly the ones sold at Best Buy).
I read the reviews on this before purchasing it and it still was not what I expected. It appears to be similar to a laser light show when it is actually more of a colored strobe light. The lights flash to the beat of the music. It was very easy to hook up and can be used with pretty much any audio device. The lights are not very bright & look best when it is close to a wall or ceiling. I purchased this as a gift for someone who is mentally handicapped. I am now returning it, because I don't feel it is a suitable gift for someone who is prone to seizures.
Hi,I bought this ram for my sister son and i have over clocked the system from 2.4 to 2.7 @ 100% stable.i recommend this ram for overclocking.
Do not waste your time or moneyMy 37" HDTV LCD only worked for two weeks.If I had done more online research I could have saved a lot of money.I am out $900.00 ($170.00 to ship it back to Protron for warranty work)3 months and still no TV and nobody in customer service will give me a straight answer... their standard line is "call back in 3 weeks and we may have a replacement in stock"Do not buy!ProsonicProtronSpectronIQ (same company, different names)
I just switched from my old Palm V to this new Z22. It's a little smaller and much lighter, and all I really need is a device that keeps track of my appts.and holds all my contacts and notes I use in my business. And yeah, it has a few nice games in it, too -- for those long meetings where your turn seems to take for ever.The setup was painless, and the upgrade and sync of my data from my old software to the new software and Z22 went smooth as silk. I only had two problems. The first was I couldn't find any of my contacts in the computer, but I didn't have the right list selected. The second was I thought some names were missing on the computer, but the list was organized by Firstname,Lastname so no wonder they didn't match. All was there on both the Palm and my computer.I don't know how long the thing will last on a charge, but it certainly is lasting way longer than the eight hours someone else claimed. I charged it last night, and after using it "normally" all day today, the battery still shows a full charge.I looked at some cases for it, but opted to go with the screen protectors instead and just stick it in my pocket. I don't like the way the cases open and close, and someone said the soft/gummy cases can make it hard to get out of your pocket. If I can't get to it fast and use it quickly what's the point? An integrated flip cover, like on some of the other Palms, would have been nice.I don't miss the extra buttons that were on my old Palm, and I can still get to most things I need just using my finger and fingernail without using the stylus.The color screen is clear and bright and easy to read in daylight or darkness, but being smaller than its bigger brothers you will need to break out your reading glasses. I just got new progressive bifocal glasses, so I'm having no problems.The icing on the cake is that a small program which loads on your computer allows you to manage photos on the Palm. You don't need to load it, but it was nice to be able to put a photo of my girlfriend in there.I guess the only negative thing I can say about it is why white? Does every new electronic device have to look like an iPod? Some colors would be very cool. Oh, yeah. I wish the alarm was a little louder. You can hear my Palm V across the room. Even cranked up all the way the Z22 just doesn't cut it in the volume catagory. Just loud enough, but would never get your attention with the car windows rolled down or the stereo cranked up.Anyway, the bottom line is that if you don't need all the whistles and bells the larger Palm's have, this is a great little device with just enough tools to make your life a little easier.
This is the perfect little bag, I'm holding a Rebel Xti, Sigma 10-20mm, Canon 28-135, Canon 50mm 1.4...and I strap a Manfrotto Modo 785B Tripod to the straps. It has a front zipper where I hold my extra batteries, charger and microfiber towel.I don't plan on buying any more lenses so this is the perfect camera bag for me. If you're not a "pro" and you don't plan to carry a dozen lenses with you...look no further!
We bought the SD-P2500 for an 8-hour roundtrip ride with two 10-year olds this past August. Purchased after a considerable amount of research, our first portable DVD player did not disappoint.The headphone sound (with enhancement turned on) is very enjoyable, akin to the Hughes SRS system's ability to produce a wide spatial aural image. I know audio purists eschew such frivolities, and complain about such spaciness with headphones, but I simply like it.The speaker sound is as thin as one would expect, sounding comparable to any number of laptop PCs. Still enjoyable with the enhanced audio activated.Out of the box, the screen had 3 dead pixels. Toshiba explained this was within tolerance for the panel yields they were getting (at the time) from manufacturing, and would not consider replacing the unit.The picture is tremendous. What you would expect in terms of resolution, viewing angle, brightness, etc. Quite starting for DVDs.We also like the snapshot feature that saves an image, to appear whenever the disc door is opened. In our case, we enjoy seeing the Marx Brothers each time.My complaint is the price. I know the technology is new, but the panels have been around on laptops for 10+ years-and Toshiba's been there all along. These things are still too expensive.
Although I have not used it to it's full capacity (6.1 setup), I am very happy with the product. It's many features allow an almost customized listening experience. Currently I am using just a pair of Bose 301(series I) and a new Yamaha subwoofer but, the sound is very, very good. My only very minor comment(not complaint) is that there are no s-video jacks. Even my MP3 player sounds great. Does not produce much heat (a good thing). I would buy it again and again.
A friend excitedly told me about geocaching and I pursue other activities where a gps would be handy. I'd been on-the-fence regarding the purchase of a gps for some time as I'm old-school and not very "techie". However, a couple of my buddies assured me that "even" I could do it, so I took the plunge. Before purchasing, I visited a local outdoor store and REI hoping to glean some wisdom or at least knowledge to fill the abyss of ignorance. I read the posts on this site and narrowed the choice to the Legend cx or the Venture cx. Finally, I even called the Garmin 800 number and talked with somebody there regarding the differences between the 2 models. I chose the Venture cx for the following reasons:1.Price - I just don't need all the whi$tles and bell$ of some of the $$$$ units that may be used in aircraft, with LORAN, etc.2.Color screen - a big plus in various lighting conditions and with most maps.3.Features - this unit does all that I think most (recreational, soft-core) users would ever need. If you need something more, then get the necessary unit.4.Physical size & color - fits easily in pockets and the yellow is a good color if you need to go looking for it. Waterproof, but does not float.5.User friendly - I say that with hesitation as early in my ownership I wanted to run it over with the car. I told my buddies and they weren't surprised as they know my phobia for any device where a button must be used for more than "on-off". However, after calming myself over a few days and sitting undistubed with the owner's manual (and websites), my daughter and I today found 3 geocaches. My buddy gave me a topomap cd and I even downloaded that and I feel I can use the installed data for its intended purpose. There IS a learning curve, but if you sit and push buttons long enough, the fog begins to clear. Even so, there are parts of the menus I haven't sampled and I plan to take the next series of classes offered by REI (just missed the last classes).6.Apparently same as the Legend cx for fewer $$ - BUT, as others have said, this model does not come with a memory disc or the usb cable. I bought a storage mimi-disk when I ordered the gps knowing I would need one, and my digital camera cord works just fine to connect to the computer. I believe Legend cx purchasers would be buyin larger memories for their units to replace the stock one, anyway, so the only difference between the 2 is the inclusion of the cord with the Legend cx.I gave it 4 stars because of the cost of the supporting software, lack of at least one of the things that comes with a Legend cx, and lack of flotation.This thing amazes me (which my buddies say is not hard to do). It does so many things, and I haven't installed the City Navigator map which permits it to do even more. I 've had it about 4 days now and I don't want to run over it anymore. Unless you absolutely NEED something more, this gps should satisfy/please anyone looking for a reasonably priced, compact, useable gps.
I bought this player for use mainly in my car, so I was not overly concerned about the short battery time. What I did NOT expect, however, was what I got: a player that mysteriously stops playing in the middle of songs, sometimes to resume seconds later, and sometimes not resuming at all. This seems to happen with 2 or 3 songs on every CD, although it's not consistent (my CD player and PC play them fine). Also, it skips when playing in my car unless laid flat. I greatly regret returning the Phillips CD/MP3 player in exchange for this one; the car cassette adapter in that squeaked a bit, and the player didn't support WMA files, but at least the thing played everything as it was supposed to. (By the way, I used the player on a plane recently, and discovered that all the comments about the dismal battery life are true).
I use this to control my cable box and DVD player located in a solid cabinet. It works flawlessly. No delay while changing channels. Very simple to use with no wires or confusing directions.
This backpack has excellent use of storage with the velcro compartments you can adjust. The separate zipper sections are great to separate your equipment. Very comfortable to wear around with the very padded straps.
I have owned this camera for about 6 months now and I am glad I bought it.Pros: 1) Brand name Carl Zeiss lens, known for its excellent quality. The colors are true and sharp in pictures from broad daylight through flash and still captures very good details under low light conditions without flash. Closeup photography is outstanding and I have taken some excellent pictures from a distance of about 10 cms.2) Very easy menu selections - One other reviewer also mentioned this as a point that many users tend to overlook and I second his opinion. You don't have to dig 2-3 levels deep to change camera setting, especially if you are using manual setup.3) Big fat LCD screen allows easy viewing.4) Though its not meant to operate as a camcorder, it does make an excellent movie. The sound capture is very sensitive and the in-built speaker is very good.5) Easy transfer to you computer thought USB cable (provided). I use Win XP and it is a breeze for me to transfer the pictures from camera to the computer using XP's camera wizard. Can also be connected directly for viewing on a TV screen.6) For permanent storage, you can also finalize the CD and just pop it in the computer whenever you want to view. Mini CDs are dirt cheap (compare them to flash media of equivalent capacity). SONY recommends using MAVICA CDs (of course), which are a little costly. I have been using Maxell mini CDRs without hitch (available at Wal-Mart for about $6.00 for a 10 pk). Camera keeps giving annoying reminder to use mavica CDs, just ignore it.7) Hot shoe pod to attach external flash for enthusiasts, though the built-in flash has a very good range (about 14 feet under auto exposure conditions).8) Like the weight and feel of it.9) Very Good battery life between charges.Cons:1) 3x zoom is a minor disappointment especially as the digital zoom is worthless.2) There is no temporary storage for picture, where one can review a picture before deciding to burn it on the CD. The camera does have option to "delete" which is a misnomer. All the camera does is not show the file if you choose delete, even though the picture will be on your CD. If its a CDR, you are stuck with it as soon as you have clicked the picture, at least you can reformat if using a CDRW.3) The bundled software from SONY is C-R-A-P. As I mentioned before, I use WinXP (home and professional) camera wizard to transfer the pictures by USB. (Cons # 1-3 are my primary reasons for giving this camera 4 stars).4) The lag time between two pictures can be as great as 6-10 seconds, especially as the CD gets full, so it may not be the best for taking a series of single pictures rapidly. You can however take upto 16 exposures at a time in multiburst mode (and I am guessing here, the lag time might be greater before you can take another multiple series with a single click).5) The laser lens for burning the CDs might be sensitive if the camera experiences more than the usual rough and tumble. I have taken this camera on many vacations, through all sorts of weather without any trouble, still I take care not to bang it against something hard. (Rock climbers, members of the press - this may not be the camera for you to take along on one of your excursions).
This massager is lightweight and easy to use. Can be held with one hand and provide great massage for self or mate. Three speeds are nice for especially sore muscles. The massager does all of the work! Higher priced, but worth it.
Worked like a charm all over England. I haven't tried the other adaptors, but I found my MacBook to work just like it does here in the US, and there was no difficulty plugging into the outlets.
In short, there's absolutely no reason to pay over $10 for an HDMI cable. As other's have already stated, with a digital signal shielding from interference isn't necessary, so the makeup of the cable has no impact on image quality. Having said that, this cable is still built really well, with gold plated connecters and solid plastic. I've purchased two of these, one for my PS3 and a second for my HD box on my HDTV, and I've experienced no issues. Unless you can find a cheaper cable or need a longer cable, DEFINITELY purchase this guy.
My wife and I spent a couple of hours comparing models in a showroom before deciding to try this low-price leader. We planned to return it if we had any problems at all (as little as a flicker). I am happy to say that this unit exceeded my expectations, both in quality and longevity.We've had it for over a year. We do not have central air and are in an old, drafty house, so it has seen a broad range of conditions. The picture quality is really good (we're not talking Trinitron here, but it really is quite good), and the audio is just fine. I even use it some nights to play my music CDs. It has played every single DVD we've purchased or rented without a hitch, even playing some with which our older DVD player (also APEX) had problems. We've had the TV/DVD combo for over a year, and I am 100% satisfied with the purchase.[Note: this TV has a flat screen, but it is tube-based. This is not a flat-panel TV.]One feature I use regularly is the timer. I have the TV turn on daily at the same time as my alarm (you can schedule an on and off time). It's a nice feature that is probably standard on most models by now. The only improvement I would make to this feature is that it can be set either to "once" or "daily." It would be really nice to have a "weekdays" feature, so I would not have to disable it for the weekends.I highly recommend this product.[UPDATE: We had the unit for about four years. It worked fine until one of our kids jammed something inside. Had that not happened, I'm confident we'd still be using it today.]
Thinking I needed a fast memory card for continuous shooting on my Canon A710 digital camera, I bought the Promax 512MB Sd 150X memory card. On day one I took about 30 pictures before I received a "memory card error". I lost all the pictures and could not retreive tham on my camera or computer. I then put in my normal speed Sd card and could still shoot on continuous mode without problems.Maybe fast isn't necessary, especially if it isn't reliable.
I'll make this one short, because I'm po'd right now. Like all these "inexpensive" units, the things have quirks. This one, like some others, has a tendancy to lock up. RCA is aware of this, as they have the problem, and solution, in the trouble-shooting section of the manual. The only solution that has worked for me; unplug the unit. (If it had the 'ol ctrl-alt-del thing available, I'm sure you'd have to try that first).Has it freed up and come back? Yes. But tonight, it did it with a caveat. I was finishing a disk where I was moving several shows from Tivo to DVD. I'm anal about labeling, setting title frames, etc., so I had invested about 10-12 hours in this disk. 48 minutes of space left, recording one last show and guess what? Lock up. The caveat? Everything was lost. Even erased all the shows/titles from the internal disk library.And of course, the reason I was moving from Tivo was to free up Tivo space, meaning after recording to DVD, I erase from Tivo. NICE.THIS SUCKED! How can I have any confidence in this unit again?I replaced a Lite-On unit with this one, thought it was an improvement, but it just took a little longer to show it's true character.If you just want to record some things on DVD, and don't invest much time in it, and don't mind if things don't work out, get this unit.Otherwise, wait for Amazon to have a special when they bundle it with a nice size hammer or baseball bat.
Un excelente pendrive. Pequeno, con una alta tasa e trasferencia y muy practico. Excelente garantia. Altamente recomendado!!!
The main criteria for a case for me are compactness, protection from impact and accessability. So far, I haven't come across another case that beats it on the above criteria. The Sleeve Case is very compact (fits in a shirt or trouser pocket easily)and offers reasonable protection from dropping. I have had problems with the clip getting loose (after about 1 month's useage) and the Tungsten falling out unexpectedly. I have had some success, however, in bending the plastic clip (by hand) to improve the clip tension. I agree with other reviewers that due to the cover not opening beyond 180 degrees, it is somewhat awkward to hold in one hand. Also, the cover doesn't stay open when you set it down so I often end up removing it from the case so I can read from the screen while both hands are otherwise occupied. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to slide the Tungsten open while in the case. I currently grip the Sleeve Case firmly on both sides with my left hand and hook my right thumbnail over the seam at the bottom right.
The product assembles well. Then problems then start. Despite carefully doing everything according to instructions, the printer would barely put ink on paper. Within 23 printed pages, the yellow ink cartridge light indicated it was out of ink, despite being brand new. Soon no ink, even pure black and white MS Word documents would not print despite what sounded like the print heads working fine.I called HP and spend 45 minutes on the phone with a tech. He was a Windows tech and could not help with a Mac running OS 10.4.10, but graciously tried. I wish he didn't. All he could do is read from HP's web site (badly) and do the obvious print head cleaning, re-seating of the cartridges, and the like. To no avail. He did offer to send me a free yellow cartridge...but he didn't seem to understand that even B&W; would not printI bought HP precisely since I wanted to avoid quality problems. OoopsI advise you to wait until they refine this printer model and get the kinks out
Ignore the other review on the laptop, all he is doing is crying over customer service. Everyone knows that customer service of any company sucks. The laptop is great, its fast good looking, and gets the job done. This computer can do it all, even gaming!
I bought these speakers specifically because I bought the Sony Vaio computer system they were designed for. The Sony Vaio computer has 3 speaker inputs for: front, rear and center/subwoofer. The speakers have never lived up to expectations. Sony's own software test for the speakers failed every test - as in hearing sound coming from the speaker the sound is supposed to come out of: front, rear, etc. It's easy to connect all the speakers as long as you know which speakers get connected to which input on the back of the computer. I had no problem connecting them. I did have a problem with the sound quality. The subwoofer kicks only when the low end of whatever you're listening to is overwhelming - like a big explosion or something like that. Other than that they sound cheap and tinny with almost no bottom end at all. I have to say I regret buying them but since Sony Vaio machines are designed for Sony peripherals only, what choice so you have. None, I guess.
if you get a good price, buy it....but dont overpaydoes what it says....no need to review a battery charger!
The balance of size, weight, and sound quality makes these speakers a traveler's dream, whether or not you own an iPod. But do not expect the sound quality to compare to that produced by large floor or bookshelf speakers. My side-by-side comparisons indicated that the sound quality of these speakers was also inferior to similarly priced &quot;2.1&quot; satellite speakers with powered subwoofer that are designed for computers. However, given the size of these inMotion speakers, the sound quality is very impressive (as long as the volume of the sound output to the speakers is set correctly: see below).I recently used the speakers every day during a three-week business trip to the Balkans. I like to travel light and prefer not to check luggage. These speakers are extremely small and light weight and fit into my carry-on bag without any problem. The speakers come with a universal power adapter (110V to 220V) that is usable in Europe. But I left the adapter at home, brought a small battery charger, and ran the speakers on rechargeable NiMH batteries. The speakers ran about 8 hours on one set of these batteries (4 X AA 1.2V 2300mAh NiMH).The volume of the speakers was more than enough to fill my hotel room. In fact, I never felt like playing the speakers at full volume. The speakers do not seem to distort at the highest volumes. The speakers faithfully reproduced a wide range of music including hip hop, rock, folk, blues, funk, jazz, and classical. The bass response is impressive for such small speakers. I can clearly hear the bass tracks of blues CDs (Eric Clapton's latest) and Rap albums (Snoop Dogg). However, the speakers do not produce the heavy bass feel you get from a powered subwoofer. That means you do not feel the bass pounding in your chest. But this is actually a good thing in hotels. Powered low frequencies travel unimpeded throughout a building, whereas the frequencies produced by these speakers are quickly absorbed by walls. This means that I was able to play the speakers relatively loud late at night without disturbing the people in the next room. A second advantage is that it takes much less energy to drive these speakers than larger speakers or a subwoofer. This allowed me to play the speakers for 8 hours on four AA batteries.I do not own an iPod and always played the speakers directly from my computer. I connected the earphones-out plug from my computer to the auxiliary jack on the iPod speakers. An extended cord is needed for this connection; the cord that comes with the speakers is too short. This worked well and allowed me to play new CDs I bought while traveling. But through experimentation, I discovered that if the volume setting on my computer was too low or too high it severely affected the sound quality of the speakers. Since the speakers have their own volume control, I can set the sound volume however I want, regardless of the volume output of my computer. However, when the volume on my computer was set too low, the speakers produced an inferior muffled sound. And when the volume on my computer was set too high, the speakers occasionally produced distorted sound. I eventually learned to adjust my computer volume to a medium level before connecting the speakers. Unfortunately, different CDs and MP3s are set with different default volume levels, so I had to reset my computer volume every time I switched albums.
I love the Delkin Multi Card Reader. It is so fast compared to the one I had been using. An 8gb Card downloads in a couple minutes compared to 10+ previously. Fantastic product.
Looks and fits great on the s230.
Well once again I got suckered into buying a very good piece of hardware that has very bad software support.I think Logitech make outstanding products but they refuse to accept the responsibility for supporting the product after they get your money.If you buy this Keyboard/Mouse system you may find it annoying to have a message pop up every 5 minutes saying &quot;device connected on channel 2&quot; You will not be able to type another keystroke until you click the &quot;OK&quot; button.I went to the Logitech's website, read the help, read the forums, installed the lastest drivers &amp; software. None of it worked. But the bummer part is that they do not even answer your email request for help. They SUCK !I have solved the problem by removing all the software that came with the unit as well as the updated software from the Logitech website. I then installed the default driver from Microsoft. The bad part of this solution is that the Logitech software is what allows all of those nice little buttons on the keyboard to work. Without there software, I have a generic cordless Keyboard/Mouse. I could have saved $30 and bought any number of just as good units from other vendors.I think my next Keyboard/Mouse system will be from Microsoft. They already have the drivers maybe they can get their buttons to work.So in conclusion; Logitech SUCK when it comes to supporting there product.Do NOT Buy This Product
Because I didn't quite believe other reviews about the inability to see the clock face at certain angles (I have a dresser next to my bed, instead of a traditional night table), I figured I'd try this clock-radio that seemed to have all the features I wanted. I have returned it, since it was impossible to see the time from my bed. Next time I'll know better.
March 2, 2008By Nancy D (Colorado) - See all my reviewsI have had this for one week and spent the first two evenings just trying to get the software downloaded.This remote does not do what the ads lead you to believe.If you purchase this, you better keep your other remotes handy or you will not be able to operate your other devices. For example (after 7 evenings of trying to get this piece of junk to work), when I press "watch a DVD" the DVD player turns on but not the TV so I have to get the remote for the TV and turn the TV on and then choose AV.There are more problems but I am exhausted from trying to get something to work on this remote so I will just say, please, please do not buy this product.I did try to email them (on their very poor web site) but the email would not go through. I printed the manual and I have accessed their software repeatedly but I cannot get it to do anything other than what I described above.I am going to return this as soon as I have enough time and energy to ship it back.
the variation in pricing on these things are beyond crazy. this is an awesome deal. i'll probably buy another one
i found the same calculator in Meijer that is cheaper than the total price(including shipping fee) in amazon. However, the shipment is really fast, i don't care the little difference.
This DVD player does exactly what I need it to. It is region free after pushing a few buttons on the remote, and it plays my Hong Kong martial arts films flawlessly. I'm happy.
Product simple to maneuver rabbit ears, however could not rate effective of product as the TV Converter box bought with the antenna was defective. Robin W.
Cable is bad or defective. It will cost me more to ship it back to the manufacturer for them to replaced or check it. So I just throw it away to the dumpster.
If you're looking for a dependable line of blank CD-Rs then look no farther. Memorex's line of CD-Rs is by far the best there is. I have yet to burn a coster or find a bad one in the bunch. Perfect for both music and data. Worth the price and very worth your time.
the mouse is basically awesome.. feels great. a bit too hard to motion around though... slow.The keyboard... meh... still haven't gotten used to its feel and i keep hitting the wrong keys. the wrist rest is nice though.When i first got it it kept not communicating right with my computer... losing connection and not connecting at all sometimes.. but now it seems to be working fine. was really frustrating at first.
These headphones are perfect for long workdays, as they are comfortable in the ears, allow some surrounding sound to come through (for safety) and stay ON without getting in the way. I let the cords run down my back to my Sansa Clip, clipped to my back pocket. The 2-pack with splitter was perfect, giving me a spare pair plus an often useful splitter. The audio response of these headphones seems to be extemely accurate, with crystal-clear treble and accurate, but not overpowering, bass.
I used the Nikon 80-400mm lens with my D200 for the first time last week at my kids lacrosse game. Before purchasing this lens, I was a little concerned about some of the comments here that the autofocus is slow to react. I took about 100 pics at the game, and had one that was slightly out of focus. All other pics were incredibly sharp. I think this is a great lens.
Just got this guy home last night and I was a little concerned that I'd see banding as stated in the other reviews - but alas - no banding!! Hooked up to my Comcast DVR HD box with component cables that Comcast provided at no charge. Super picture and sound. It's heavy though - use two people to move it. The manual looks very "thick" until you learn it contains several other languages than english - easy to use and operate. The HD picture is amazing - as I saw it in the store at HH Gregg, Augusta, GA.We were going to get the 42" inch version, but apparently HH Gregg didn't receive their shipment from Sharp so we upgraded and I'm glad we did.
This card was quite cheap when i got it and it seems to work without flaws.
This product was exactly what I was looking for. Small, light, easy to carry/store. If your camera has the tripod mount off to one side, there may be balancing issues, but they can easily be overcome. (The camera doesn't HAVE to face the "front" of the tripod.) I gave this product 5 stars because it's super cheap, super easy to use and I that's all I needed.
I was not sure what to expect with this speaker, not having ever heard of this vendor. I wanted to put speakers into the tailgate hatch of my Jeep Cherokee. I kept the 6x9 Sony tri-axial speakers that were installed in the tailgate of my previous Jeep Cherokee, which was essentially the alpha clone donor of the newer Cherokee. Thought they would sna right in, maybe with a little grinding which any good shop could do. Surprise, surprise.It turns out that mounting that type of speaker, or even just a 6.5 inch speaker instead of the standard 5.25 inch speaker standard, involves using a Moto-Tool or a small grinder for about four minutes to remove a small amount of the tailgate struts (not the onew that hold up the door, what I call struts are actually probably best described as structural reinforcement, and I seriously doubt that the removal of several cubic inches of door material (fiberglas) compromises the structural integritity of the liftgate) but techs at both of the two Circuit City locations or the one Best Buy seem to not be given the tools or knowledge of how to do this yeoman work. Bad management, as the cost of a simple tool could help them make a lot more profitable installs.I ended up having Circuit City install the Lanzar OPTI Drive 5.25 inch speakers installed and I am not disappointed. They are powered by a three-year-old JVC 50x4 watt head and work just fine. If I was looking to stop traffic with ball-busting bass, I would have an new amp, bigger speakers, etc., and I just don't see the need for going to that extreme length. These speakers, with the Sony tri-axis 5,25 inch speakers I had Circuit City install low in the front door (the standard speaker locaton) also playing and with judicious use of the fader control, allow me to hear good lonic realism at realistic (and even semi-non-realistic) volume levels. Reccommended, especially if they are the second speakers in a four speaker setup.Does anyone want to buy a perfectly good (and well above average quality, always owned by a responsible adult)? call on old UncleJazzbo@aol.com
Finally, I found a great DVD player that upscales with little effort to set up. Plays all my DVDs great.
I bought this unit so we could copy 20 year old VHS tapes onto a more permanent media. The manual was written for people who would use it as a VCR replacement, making it difficult, but not impossible, to get working for my application. DVD+R disks will play intermitently in one or more of our four DVD players, but the next time they are run, they may not play at all. In some cases, the unit cannot read its own disks. These are family videos, so we need a reliable way to copy them.I was concerned that the DVD recording market had not yet settled on a standard, however, I was surprised at the level of incompatibility and sporadic playback the Philips unit has shown. I am planning to return the unit.
As well as being a great bag in every way, this bag is so well made, it still looks brand new even though I've been using it for around four years. It's worth every penny.
I am delighted with my purchase. The bag is big enough to hold two mini DVs, three different cords, an extra battery, and of course my camcorder. I need to purchase a firewire cable, but as soon as I get it, I will be able to fit it in the bag as well. From reading the reviews, I thought this bag would be quite large, but I was wrong. I am 5" 0', and this bag does not appear huge when I take it with me (it is about the size of a medium handbag). If anyone is looking for a camcorder bag for her Canon ZR modle camcorder, this bag is it because it has everything a novice camcorder user would need. It is a great deal too. If you add up the cost of a mini DV, a good camcorder bag, and a battery, you will see that this is the best option if you are looking to save money.
I like the drive, it is very fast and thorough. My only complaint is that it does not reconnect automatically when you turn your computer on. Also, it did not come with any backup software
After reading reviews of this product I ordered it and it is very good. It's a small trimmer and easy to store. I use it for cutting multiple photos that I print from my computer.
these speakers look sharp, especially alongside a black flat-screen monitor. connecting the speakers is a breeze and only takes a couple of minutes.the sound is average, and at least part of this can be attributed to the 3" drivers on the satellites being pointed down at the desk instead of out towards the listener. the satellites distort fairly easily as volume increases, and they don't deliver much in the way of midrange. the bass is clean and strong at low-to-medium volume levels, but the subwoofer struggles occasionally at higher volume and lower frequencies. these speakers do not fare well with classical or jazz, but will suit most pop/rock listeners just fine.people claim to be "audiophiles," but the term is overused and usually not warranted. if you want to know how any speakers sound, listen for yourself either in a store or [preferably] your room. if they sound good to you, then great. if they don't, then find something else and don't rely on the opinions of five reviewers when trying to choose the right speakers.i had these ATP3's, but their tinny sound and lack of midrange led me to other speaker manufacturers. i ended up obtaining the klipsch promedia 2.1 speakers. while they are dramatically more expensive, their sound is unparalleled for a 2.1 setup. if money is no object, go with klipsch. otherwise, the altec ATP3s do an adequate job of filling a small room with decent sound at a reasonable price.
Bought it, used it for a day, was terminally underwhelmed. In no particular order, here are the salient points:1. It feels light, plasticky, and weak in your hand. Unforgivable at that price.2. The body has a big rakish slant to it and a tall hump in the middle; you love it or you hate it, and boy howdy did I hate it. Felt like I was struggling to keep my hand from sliding off, and it gave me really bad button-pressing leverage.3. Tilt wheel: worst feature ever. It's not even particularly useful, since it only scrolls a tick at a time. It also feels really loose and wobbly. That's a technical term, there. Wobbly.4. The middle button is far too stiff. I don't want to thumb-wrestle, pal, I just want to close that tab.5. The scroll wheel feels really sludgy.6. How, exactly, am I supposed to press those 4th and 5th buttons? Not that I have time to use 'em, since I'm so busy trying to beat down that middle button.In short, it is rubbish, and I'm returning it tomorrow.
These cables will save you a ton of money over the ones at the retail store.
I'm so glad I shopped around for these cables. If I had bought them at a local electronics "big box" store, I would have spent more than five times as much for exactly the same result. There's no reason to spent megabucks on a short digital cable like this.Works great from my FIOS TV box to my Toshiba HDTV, recommended to all.
This pad is ideal if you are a mouse user, it allows the mouse user (you) to use your mouse. This highly effective model comes in the color 'black' which absorbs the maximum amount of heat from the sun.
I have been looking for a laptop backpack that has plenty of room for a long time. I carry a lot of stuff every day, and even more when I travel.This bag not only has all of the room I need and possibly more, it has enough pockets to keep everything separated.It is a little heavy when empty, but I don't notice much because it is so easy to carry.If you need a lot of space and don't want your laptop getting in the way, this is the bag for you!
We purchased one for our small office. Set up went smoothly, but it would hang in the middle of printing any job over 3 pages. The web site and user's manual had no description of these problems. The web site is particularly useless. 6 days after setting up the printer, the power went out. This printer never recovered, even though every computer in our office was unaffected. Don't waste your time or money.
I bought a Q-See surveillance camera that came with 60 feet cables. The cables were too short so I had to install the system on the 2nd floor. When I received the 100 feet cables I was able to reinstall the system next to my computer on the 1st floor. It was easy to install the cables. No problem encountered.
My laptop was always too hot and i just needed something simple and cheap to cool it down and this is exactly what i needed for a reasonable price.
It works as advertised, but these OEM ink tanks are rather expensive for what you get. Unfortunately, I'm too sketched out by the &#34;remanufactured in someone's basement&#34; ink tanks to try those.
I am relatively happy with the Jeep Garage Park Stop Light. It does the job it says it will do. I am not happy, however that the manufacturer does not offer the AC adaptor as an accessory. I wrote to them and they replied that they did not offer an adaptor. I tried a "universal" adaptor, but it did not work. I may have to stop using this device because it can become unreliable if the batteries are low.
The D-Link DUB-H7 USB hub works well once it the cable is connected to the computer, but ONLY when you insert it after booting up the computer. I am using it on a Imac and if you connect the cable prior to booting up, the computer fails to boot. This is not a problem only with my computer, as my son-in law also has the same problem on his IMac. Also, flash drives may not be recognized if connected to the hub when you insert the cable to the computer and you may have to remove and reinsert the flash drive. External hard drives seem to be recognized with no problem. I don't know if this is a problem with a PC, but be aware that this may happen.
This player brings my iPod video to life. I got tired of headphones and the small screen for viewing my podcasts. This player brings my video podcasts to life and plays DVDs pretty well, especially self-burned DVDs. Highly recommended.
I've repurchased this five times in 3 years to mount my GPSMAPS 60 to my road bike. With potholed roads the plastic lip didn't hold up to the shock. Make sure you use a safety tether to the bike or you may drop your GPS going over railroad tracks or potholes! To reduce the load on the mount lips use a shoe lase to secure the GPS clip to the adapter on handlebars. Finally upgraded my GPS to an Edge 800 much lighter and different mount.
battery lasted about 1hr in the beginning but it died a few months after purchase. not worth buying
Using this FM modulator on 1996 Lexus LS400 since the tape deck broke, had to figure out how to play iPod on stereo. The LS400 Nagamichi (sp?) Stereo sounds amazing and did not want to replace with aftermarket head unit. Used this FM Modulator in trunk of vehicle using existing FM antenna connection in trunk, then routing a long 3.5mm audio cable from the trunk through factory hole behind the back seat then routing all the way up to the front console. Audio is just as good as the tape deck. Highly recommend this cheap alternative to a new stereo system.
Got one and it was working fine until after a couple of weeks it failed to respond. Tried reformatting but the picture from the Camera became corrupt and unusable. Computer could not read or format it and it ended up in the trash bin.
This is a feather-weight, tiny digicam but the results are nothing short of your typical Canon -- stunning. The colors are vivid and the movies are fun.PROS:(1) In the video, the sound and pic quality are shockingly better than what G5 manages.(2) Body design is good for holding and clicking with one hand.(3) Controls are sensibly positioned and, for the most part, adequately labeled.(4) Software bundle includes Canon's adequate photo utility for downloading and managing images, and ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.2 .CONS:(1) The optical zoom is decent but will leave you wanting more(2) The response time from a click is a bit sluggish(3) I like low-light pics without the flash, but this cam is not as good as the big brother PowerShots.(4) Some of the advance features are a bit hard to navigate, e.g., setting different focal points and certain light adjustments.UPSHOT:Excellent carry-around cam for people who want their cams lightweight, or buying their first modern digicam, or upgrading from an archaic 1-pixel piece. Recommend souping up with some extra memory and battery and you're good to go.
I accidentally left this camera outside last night. It rained.I'm not worried, though. I've put this little camera through so much abuse over the past four years, and it continues to impress me with its resilience. I've dropped it, left it way too close to a fire, banged it against rocks, gotten sand in it, and left it outside during a really cold winter night.I love the style of this camera, too. I don't know if the metal body contributes to its durability, but it gives me peace of mind. You don't see many boxy, rectangular cameras these days. Usually cameras are rounded and sleek and looks like set pieces from Transformers.I really appreciate how I can operate this camera with one hand while still accessing the main controls. I shoot with the manual mode so I can manually adjust the exposure (typically, point and shoot cameras overexpose).There is one issue, but it's more of a battery issue than a camera issue. Over time, Lithium Ion batteries become less effective. My remedy costs around $5:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036T0X6S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00The day that this camera finally breaks, I'll be purchasing another. I know it's an outdated model. I don't care. It's my little companion.
the charger is better then expected. It charges so well and fast for my ipod 60gig 5th generation. The rectractable usb cable can even be used on the go for file tranfer from ipod to pc.
Great product, great price, as good as the OEM bulb. Got here quick,what else could you ask for? I'll recommend Electrified to anyone!
When LinkSys decided to create a cheap, easy to use box for broadband users, they did not slack off in any way. You can configure everything via a browser so OS doesn't create any problems. I use Linux personally. My setup was as follows. Hook all my systems to LinkSys box. Plug WAN port into Cable Modem. Bingo, I was done. The LinkSys automatically got an IP address and started passing traffic through. All broadband users should get one of theses. It is the cost of a good hub and saves you the annoyance of setting up NAT or IP Masqurading yourself. Good buy!
I bought these binoculars. I was disappointed. They take fuzzy pictures and you can't adjust the zoom on them. They don't work very good for stargazing.
This mp3 player is just great!!! ...but I am disappointed with the size... not that small.
This is my very first MP3 player ever. I have over 1,000 CD's and was looking for something to put my collection on so I could listen to anytime I wanted to. I had a hard decision to make when choosing. It came down to the Apple 80gb 6th Generation Classic and the Microsoft 80gb Zune. After talking to everyone I know that had MP3 players they all said to stay with the Apple iPod. With Microsoft's reputation with their BUGGY products and software I stayed away from the Zune.So far so good. I have roughly 50 of my favorite CD's loaded so far. Everything seems to be working ok so far. Time will tell!I am giving it 4 stars simply because the earphones they give you hurt my ears.I have recently purchased a pair of the Creative EP-630's. They are very comfortable and fit my ears. I read the reviews that individuals left on Amazon and they highly recommend them. My opinion is DON'T BUY THESE! I don't know what these people are thinking. They are very tinty and have no bass at all. I went through all the EQ settings on the iPod and nothing sounds good with them. At least I got them cheap on Ebay. I will be looking for a better set next time. For now I will be using the 2 sets I got.
I bought the 2020 2 months ago for use in my plastic surgery practice as well as my family needs. I have used olympus equipment semi-professionally for 20 years and the 2020 delivers quality as good as SLR'S.Took the camera and a laptop to disney 60 pics /day on a 32mb card reviewed&amp;edited each night-immediate gratification.My before and after shots in the office using a periferal flash system are professional grade. The ability to go to full manual to fix poor exposures diagnosed at the time of shooting is the biggist advantage over SLR's.It's own flash is great too!
This works perfectly as advertised. Been using it for over three years now. The only reason it does not get 5 stars is that it sometimes (like once a year) starts beeping loudly and endlessly, and the only way to stop the beeping is to disconnect all the cables. That's right ALL THE @#$^%$ CABLES. The pictures you see show a nice neat image, but when you plug everything in there are a lot of thick cables coming out the back of this thing. Unplugging every cable is a nightmare. Luckily, it's only happened twice so far on its own, and once by me when I pulled the keyboard plug out by mistake.Only other thing that would have been nice is if the cables had a marking or some other way to distinguish monitor1 from monitor2.Otherwise, it works fine all day, every day. Very pleased with it.
I've been using it for two weeks or so and it's been great. Laptop works like new. Plus the price was much better than some of the other choices.
It works great out of the box. It communicates with my iMac, iBook, and my Palm 650 via Bluetooth, and travels with battery (no cables!).What more can you ask for in a mobile printer!PD
LEX18K6400 - Z645 Inkjet Color PrinterLexmark does not include black ink cartridge with its Z645 inkjet color printer as most manufactureres do.
I ordered five for small business use and the product does what it says it does. Definitely recommend this product.
This mouse works Ok for me. It is easy to handle and the functions are what I expected from description, besides is light and has a good price. I bought a tiny bag to carry on.
Bought this for use with my ipod. Sound quality OK but the on/off switch broke after a few weeks. Cannot recomend.
I bought these headphones to replace a set of the nike vapor ([...]) headphones because after a year plus one of the ears blew out. These were more expensive so I just assumed they were better. THEY AREN'T!! I ran a marathon with the PLASTIC Nike Vapor headphones and had little to no troubles through 4 hours of running. I can't even get down the street without these headphones falling out. The problem is the casing is made of metal, which provides better sound quality but makes them significantly heavier so any sort of jostling/running, etc causes them to fall out of your ear. I tried tightening the screw that keeps tension on the over-the-ear hook but that only helped for a short time before it slipped back. I was impressed with how well the vapor headset held up but these are no good. I've since tried about a half dozen other pairs or running headphones and found that these Sony headphones[...]are one of the best by far. The sound quality is what you would expect for $15 but that is in part because they aren't ear buds so they don't plug your ear. They are great for running or biking in urban areas as you can still maintain situational awareness and don't have to worry about your earphones falling out. Good luck, the quest for the perfect running headphones is a difficult one!
I should have known it was too good a price to be true... Worked fine for about 4 weeks, suddenly stopped working. I used it for my xbox. I just bought another one from a different brand, hopefully it lasts longer...
Once you get past the awesome sound this Sony pumps out you are entertained with all the extras on this baby. The remote control unit supplied for this unit is top notch and comes in so handy when you are doing some serious music listening!
My computer crashed and I needed some files from my old hard drive. I bought this and was able to easily connect it to my new computer and transfer whatever I needed. Cheap and easy.
Everything worked just like they said it would. Now unit is better than new. I had written off my IPAQ but going strong now
I'm happy with the quality of the product. I'm not pleased that the cd case is described as to having a handle when it certainly does not.
Yes, is a Good Option, but I think is very slow tranfer rate.Maybe in the feature, this device be most faster..Transfer some data to this ebook is very slow.I never tested another one, but the smaller External Hard Disk are very faster..
The case does not have any straps. One must rely on the camera straps to shoulder the case w/ camera. When the camera is in use one can't keep the case on one's shoulder. Where do you put it?
I purchased Bose Speakers and the mounts were costly at the Bose store and others, so I decided to try Amazon. I am so happy I did. I saved at least $16 on each mount. Again, thanks Amazon.
It works almost as good as my SB-800, most of the time. But there are couple of flaws... There is no menu or more intuitive control like SB800, Flash power is not quite consistant sometimes, no built-in bounce card, doesn't come with color gel, and wireless TTL is sometimes a pain to sync up with the camera. But for $200 less than SB800, I can adjust.
Whoops, my first review was of the wrong ram package! This pack was for upgrading my father-in-law's older Dell desktop. They performed exactly as anticipated, and his aging PC with the shiny new 3Gb ram capacity now performs far better since it isnt paging itself to death for everything.
I purchased this keyboard to use with my MacBook Pro. The power never came on, replaced batteries, power never came on. I called the technologist, power never came on. They called the 1-800-number, and never got a return call. It has been two weeks. I would return this item if I had kept the box. I will not buy MacAlly products again.
Sony put all the goodies on this little gem. The image stabalization and the color LCD are two things you can't do without. Picture quality is amazing and so is the 330x zoom. This thing does everything but sing and dance. It is simple to use and menu driven for the most part. For serious home or family applications, I would pick this one every time. The video is professional looking without the professional price. Unless you have your heart set on digital, buy this one. Try one and you will see what I mean.
This Linksys Wireless-G Broadband router with speedbooster is an excellent product. However, the instuctions are very vague. I had to call Linksys and be on hold for over an hour to reach tech support. However, once I got a tech guy on the phone he told me to a web page and following the instruction on the page was so easy and I got my items working just fine.
Satisfied my needs for a replacement battery. Less expensive then other brands. Would recommend to others with the same needs
I bought the nuvi 360 after I briefly used a friend's portable Tom Tom. I had been previously using the "portable" magellan with the gigantic crane arm/suction mount that didn't work without being plugged in. The magellan was a good navigator, but I wanted something portable, compact. This device is great just as a navigator, but the best feature and what makes it worth the price is the hands free bluetooth feature. Works great with my phone, can dial from the screen, shows the caller ID (number only) on screen, will automatically dial numbers from any POI in the device...This nuvi is very lightweight and the built in mp3 player with the navigator on makes it great to carry on exercise walks, runs or bike rides as it will give you your position, average speed, direction, time of travel (including standstill time), max speed ALL while playing your favorite mp3s which you can play right off of any size SD card (you can use the built in speaker, or headphones...the stereo sounds great on headphones). The small suction mount makes it easy to move from car to car. Awesome, buy it, you won't regret it.
This was purchased as a birthday present for my grandchildren. My son-in-law had it totally installed in their car in five minutes, and it is a big hit! The picture is clear, the sound is great, no other accessories need to be purchased, and the kids now look forward to trips anywhere!
There's a tiny bit of static coming through, but nothing to complain about. Purchased them to use while running and they stay in, they're comfortable, and the sound quality isn't bad. What more do you need for $5?
These are simply a great pair of speakers!
I brought this camera some time back and I have not regretted it. I was Just looking for a digital camera only, no voice, no movie, just something to take pictures and this camera at the price and resolution was pretty good. The pictures and resolution are great and the camera sturdy I also brought a 1 gig card for it and together they make a unstoppable pair almost 400 pics at high resolution, WOW! excellent! I think fo a shutter bug like my self. It will also print directly to printer or I can copy the images directly from it on my computer with out any additional software.
I have had two digital point and shoot cameras and a 1980's 35mm SLR with four lenses. I am thrilled with the picture quality of my D40. This camera is small, lightweight, and very comfortable in my hand. I do have somewhat small hands, which are well suited to the D40. The construction quality is first rate. The menu is fairly intuitive and can be learned in a relatively short time. I read several reviews before purchasing this camera and have to say that they were dead on.Great camera, great price for moving up from a piont and shooter. The 6.1 megapixles is more than enough. I can't tell the difference in image quality when compard to my son's D80. I don't recommend the D40x because the extra megapixles won't be noticed unless you are printing very large prints. The frame rate of 2.5 per second has been measured an closer to 2.8 per second. The D40x is rated at 3.0 frames per second. Even if it's a bit faster, the difference is minimal. Also, from what I've read, the D40x is noisier at higher ISOs. I would put the $200.00+ savings into an additional lens. I plan to buy the 55-20mm VR lens for a little over $230.00. Also, The SB400 Speedlight is a great flash. It's much better than the onboard flash. If you find you like the feel and fit of the D40, Buy it! You won't be sorry.
I purchased this for my i book and it fit perfectly and it is still working over 2 years later.
WAS UNSURE but purchased it anyway.. as usually the name brand battery is over 65 bucks.. but this one sure is the real thing and fit perfect and works fine.. been using it for over 1 year and its still strong. great buy...
I just received this item today. Quick shipping and item was as described. I have noticed significant reduction of distortion when played loud. It seems that it is doing what it should, however there is one problem. It seems that on heavy bass tracks, when I turn the stereo up the speakers will just cut out. So I'm stuck I can't decide whether it's better to have distortion or to lose sound completely. I may have wired it wrong, but I doubt it. If anyone has any suggestions please leave a comment.
This was the absolute worst online experience. I would NEVER purchase anything from J&R; Music and Computer World ever again.This seller allows you to purchase things they don't have in stock.Guess what happens? You get an email 4 days later stating that your order has been cancelled, because "Amazon" oversold their product.They offer you absolutely no compensation, except asking you to come to the store and purchasing this for regular price.Now, I have a whole bunch of Zune accessories with no Zune.I purchased these accessories after receiving an email stating my order had been processed, when in reality, it was cancelled 4 business days later. So, in total I waited a week to find out that my order had been cancelled.I suggest "J&R; Music and Computer World" be reported to the Better Business Bureau for unsavory business practices.I suggest you go with another seller, they use Amazon as a scapegoat for the lack of their stock.
I use these earbuds with my RaceCeiver from [...] and they fit nicely under my helmet, have good sound quality, and block out a good amount of track noise
I AN ALWAYS SATISFIED WITH THE SANDISK I PURCHASE THEY DO THE JOB I ENTEND FOR THEM TO DO. WHERE EVER I USE THE SANDISK IT ALLOWS ME THE SPACE THAT I NEED FOR THAT ITEM.
Tons of features even if you don't listen to music. The music is crisp, clear and can get loud. The video screen has unbeatable resolution. You can subscribe to any music service. Works excellent with Window Media player, the Creative software will be needed for more detailed editing of play lists.For less than 140 (2 gig) model I don't see this being beat.
You just have to love the no battery thing, I received this product fast, came in good condition and works wonderfully, I have yet to take it camping....but have played around with it, Its the size of an 80's video cam...maybe a bit smaller.its first generation so don't expect to see the entire area all lit up...its 2x zoom and both apertures focus, the IR light that comes with it...is utterly useless...unless of course you are using this device as a night micro scope..I am very happy with this purchase, no need for batteries (not even for IR light) its small and sees fairly clearly, its very well constructed, very durable feeling..has a pinhole in lens cover to see in brighter situations...just in case you cant control yourself and play with it in daytime.
Tivo is the most amazing invention since television. With very little spare time, it's wonderful to be able to sit down and watch all my favorite shows without having to plan and plot on a VCR. It makes all the best entertainment TV has to offer even better by making it available at your leisure. I guarantee you won't regret buying this. Other than you may find yourself watching a little too much of your favorite programming!
Terrific little camera. Slips in my purse,(I protect the LCD screen by putting it in an old soft glass case). VERY east to use. Logical menus, user friendly. Great point and shoot. Many options available for the creative. Lag time is almost nothing and off-to-shoot is also nil. Batteries seem to last quite a while and video turns out great. No downside to this one.
We bought this printer three weeks ago. We have only printed 5 or 6 pictures and now it is streaking. The cleaning utility is useless. Nice pictures... for a couple of weeks.
If you live in a big city, you should look into a different transmitter. We were only able to get signal when we went on long drives home where we were away from any type of civilazation. Spend the money and get something that actually works.
Works great for the car, should fit any outlet configuration since it has the capability of bending so many ways. Very intuitive, good signal. Doesn't come with cradle for the new nano, but has a foam pad to adjust the normal ipod cradle to fit.
I bought this package of two NB-4L batteries, and have been very pleased with mypurchase. These batteries work with my camera and my original charger. I love taking lots of pictures, and these batteries make it possible. Great price, go for it.
i know the display is not the most important part of a radio but this is bad. at night it's fine but during the day you can't see anything and trying to figure out a track number is hard as well.. it's hidden all the way on the right side and very small. i love the radio but i wish i would of shopped around more
I can't figure out why people complain about these mount plates when they are all similar in design. C'mon...complaining about lining it up on the tripod? About the screw being too tight?The reason for the tight tolerances is to ensure you have a snug fit for your camera and lens on the tripod. Would you trust your several-thousand dollar investment to a looser fit? Think about it.
I couldn't believe the cost. Approximately $3.00 no tax. Brandsmart has the same cable for $50.+ It works perfectly with my new HD tv (750 samsung). It arrived in 4 days. I highly recommend.
I have an iPhone which is great - except for the ear buds which fall out of my ears continuously. Anyway, I did some research on Amazon and came to this pair. They are comfortable to wear, sound great, and fold into a little origami-type bundle for travel. They even come with a little case/bag. The price - including shipping - just $32! In a world of $150 ear buds and $299 over the ear models is a screaming deal. The other nice part is there's a limited lifetime warranty. Negatives are minor: Instructions are pretty minimal so it takes a little trial and error to get them to fold properly. Other than that, I would recommend these without hesitation.Quick update: I had them clasped together for travel and when I opened them up the headband came apart. It took two minutes to put them back together - but still! I was thinking of returning them but they sound so good, I'm going to give them another shot.Quick update 2: Another month has gone by and they've come apart again. However the sound is so good, I'm keeping 'em. Aside from this, these are great sounding headphones - much better in fact than some costing a lot more.
Lots of wind, low noise. If operated horizontally, it makes noiseas the shaft moves back and forth. Angle needs to be 5 or 10 degrees away from 90.
Bought this for my new Razr phone and it works great!! I download my songs on this and store all my pictures on the card instead of the phone. Gives me the storage I need on my phone.
iRiver has it all figured out, for sure. The only thing I've noticed that I dont like about the player is a slight lag when opening songs to play, but thats a small price to pay for everything else.For Windows users, there couldnt be a better product! I manage my music library through Windows Media Player (which I highly recommend), so when I took my H10 out of the box all I did was sync it with my computer and bam --- my entire music library is now in my pocket! I love it. And the automatic sync updates any changes in your library when you connect, so the changes are then in your player too. (You can have manual syncs if you want, also).And in case you're wondering, the case that comes with it is a rubber, sleeve-like thing that fits around the player with holes for the screen and buttons. The clip is pretty sturdy, I dont think its going anywhere.Overall, I cant get over how great everyone thinks the iPod is; unless your a fan of Macintosh, its all about the H10!
This backpack was great, just what I was looking for. My grandson had one and I was impressed with it. It is durable and has plenty of room and is comfrotable when I am paking it. I needed something to take with me when I travel and this backpack is ideal for that.
Like it a lot. Play half life 2 with it, works excellent. Works great as a regular mouse too. Sometimes I forget about the side buttons, though. Like that it matches the color scheme of my HP. Overall, a good buy.
I love the Tungsten C better than any smartphone. But, the web browser, the original, does not do popups, so many links I click on will not open. If anyone knows how to fix this, let me know. But, there are many more features that override this problem. I love it and will own one as long as I can find one to purchase. ..CG
Luego de comprar Graphire2 me pregunto c&oacute;mo he podido trabajar en Photoshop, Fireworks y PhotoPaint sin esta herramienta.Ciertamente no fue f&aacute;cil acostumbrarse a usar un l&aacute;piz en vez de un rat&oacute;n, pero como andar en bicicleta, una vez que le &quot;coge el golpe&quot;, todo va como una seda. Ya mi frente no suda cuando retoco los bordes de una fotograf&iacute;a :-)Reconozco que dudaba por el &aacute;rea peque&ntilde;a de la tablilla, pero es todo lo que necesito, con mi monitor de 21 pulgadas.De hecho, ni siquiera uso el rat&oacute;n inal&aacute;mbrico con que viene este producto, aunque s&iacute; lo saco del caj&oacute;n cuando viene mi nieto a visitarme, le fascina que no tenga cables!.Un producto indispensable para editar im&aacute;genes, con excelente funcionamiento considerando que su precio es el m&aacute;s bajo de modelos similares del mismo fabricante.
A little pricy, but worth the fit and finish. You already spent a good amount for the componets, might as well make them look good on the wall.
I wanted a bag to hold all of my video camera's cables and accessories, not to mention the battery charger. However, having made several trips to Disney World this year I have discovered that once you have arrived all you really want to carry around with you is the camera. The rest of the stuff stays in the hotel room until it's needed. That is where this bag fits the bill. Not only will my video camera (Sony DCR-TRV30) fit into the top bag, so will my digital camera (Olympus 2020Z), it's snug, but not to the point of endangering either camera. The top bag's zippered front pouch has room for a spare set of batteries (for both cameras), four DV size tapes and extra memory cards. The bottom bag will hold both of the battery chargers, manuals, cables, and still has room for more batteries and tapes. The LowePro web site has information as to what will fit into each of their bags, which I found to be very useful during my initial research. Their bags are very well made and have a lifetime warranty!
I've had theD-Link DIR-655 Extreme-N Gigabit Wireless Routerfor almost 4 months now, and am very happy with it. My old wireless router was getting old, and did not support 802.11n, which my smartphone and Blu-ray player do.Coverage is excellent throughout the house.
I've got two words for you. TRULY AMAZING! When I bought this, I was a little doubtful. But you shouldn't have any problems with this whatsoever because the picture quality is unquestionable and so beautiful with this cable. The other day I saw this for around $40 in Target!
This is a pretty basic camera case, not a lot of extra pockets or space, but that's what I was looking for and it does the job it was designed for very well.
Have tried approx. 30 difference cable mfrs. over the years, and I must say, the overall quality of every part of this cable is precisely what I want for general/home use. The interfaces are solid and not crappy, this is an overall win; I find myself targeting this for my general Cat6 needs due to overall consistency - worth every penny.
If you think 480p (EDTV) is High Definition you are VERY mistaken. By "DEFINITION" the term "High Definition" (HDTV) refers to 1,080 scan lines of resolution.480p (progressive scanning) is the EXACT same resolution used in a Standard Television's 480i (interlaced scanning). The difference being a full screen refresh rate of 1/60th of a second used in 480p images opposed to 1/30th of a second used in 480i images. A negligible difference may be noted when viewing very fast action segments of a program or sporting event.If you want High Definition Television, look for a model capable of displaying 1080i or even better yet the latest available 1080p models.Retired Senior Technical Specialist (AT&T;)
Perfectly fit for my Panasonic FZ28K camera. The battery ran a whole day of my trip to Big Bear mountain taking tons of pictures and shooting some HD movie clips. There's still half of the juice left in the battery after nearly 2 months later. I did buy another Panasonic EOM battery but ended up not need it since this battery is more than enough for a spare one. So far so good. I actually give it 4.5 stars. Highly recommended!
After spending 6 months researching HDTVs I got this Tv over Memorial Day weekend from Amazon for a great deal, $1899.99. No shipping and no tax can't beat the price for one of the better plasmas on the market.But there are a couple of issues with this tv. Don't buy it over the panasonic because of its PIP option. The PIP can only be used when a HDMI tv feed is on or another hookup besides componenet for television viewing. This leads to the other problem.There is a glitch with the HDMI. So if you are utilizing the AV ports for a playstation or DVD player the tv can't understand which source to pick. So if you are watching tv, But then want to watch a DVD you can change the source to the DVD player (the AV input) but when the movie is done you can't switch back to the HDMI input. The tv no longer recognizes the connection. This was a great pain for me. I purchased a HDMI/DVI wire for my cable box. And the first time a changed the source to the AV for my playstation and I was able to play it but when I was done the HDMI feed was no longer an option. So I spent the next day and a half going through my connections and calling the cable company which told me to contact my tv manufacturer. Samsung said that the tv has a glitch and the tv must be reset (there is no mention of how to reset the tv in the owner manual). So now everytime a change the source to the av port I must reset the tv whcih consists of unplugging the tv waiting 30 seconds, hitting the power button on the tv itself 10 times, plugging the tv back in, turning the tv on and switching the source.This problem doesn't occur if your cable is hooked up via component and the picture is basically as good as the HDMI feed(I will proably switch it back to component once a get over that a spent $100 on a Monster DVI to HDMI cable and won't use it.Other than that te tv is great. It has a much better appearance over the panasonic. HDTV is awesome. SD is ok; comes in better for some some stations than oters. Speakers are above average. Overall this is a very impressive tv if you can get beyond the glitch. Sports are amazing feels like you are there, nature shows are extremely impressive. The TV has great colors and true blacks.
I have now had this product for at least a year...totally works still and I have never had an issue with it. I would strongly recommend especially for the price.
This is a very useful keyboard for someone who needs to type but not necessarily need the 10 key pad all the time. It also takes of less desk space when you need to conserve space in your area.Pros - good quality feel, nice keys and media buttons are not enourmousCons - the 10 key pad's lcd screen displays decimals as commas.Good product to purchase
I needed a used Spinpoint drive in order to harvest a couple of parts to repair a damaged drive that I own.I did not yet complete the job but after I ordered the Hard Drive and paid for it, the seller then contacted me andinformed me that the item was damaged and that he had no other drives of that type. Obviously I needed that specific drive, and so I decided to accept the damaged drive as the parts that I needed were intact. However I can never use the drive, and so I would rate this purchase as unsatisfactory. The key thing is that those drives are no longer made and acquiring a new one is difficult and almost as difficult to secure a used one.
Like others, DVD drive door would not open, made annoying grinding noise as if the gears were not engaging properly. Piece O junk in my view. Sent this turkey packing back to Amazon.
From the first time I used this printer, I should have known it was possessed. Every time I tried to print, it would spew out a blank page first (sort of like Linda Blair in the Exorcist). If I didn't use it for a day or two, it would start printing cryptic things like photos without blue, graphics without green, or my personal favorite, black text without black (very hard to read). To fix this required going through an elaborate ritual called "head cleaning" which involved flushing huge amounts of ink into the nether world (it must collect somewhere inside the machine, but there should be about 6 gallons in there by now). Finally after a year of light use, it prints only blank sheets with random globs of liquid black ink. I keep waiting for them to spell out "obey me" or "kill them all" or something, but so far they just look like squashed beetles.The best thing about this printer is that it was almost free, since when I bought it Epson was offering a $30 Visa gift card rebate, and they sent me three over a two month period. I even e-mailed and told them they had sent me too many, but they never replied, so I used them without guilt. Maybe they were feeling guilty about selling such a piece of absolute garbage. DO NOT BUY THIS DEMONIC MACHINE!As Bobby Bare says in that old country song: "Since there ain't no zero, I give you a 1!"
Very cool. This is a 1 gig and very thin. Has enough room on the card to do all of your camera needs. All so will take several minutes of video, plus take a load of pictures as well. With this card you get added features you would not normally get with other cards. Features include: 3D effect, panorama, and art. This is by far a great card for the money.
I bought 2 of these cables after reading a review that said the USB-A mini B would work to replace the kindle cables that fall apart. They don't fit in the Kindle. I'll be returning them.
I found this flash very good. One of its best properties is the factthat it can pivot in all possible directions, allowing for optimalillumination of the subject.The manual is complete and detailed.Maybe the flash lacks a little bit of power.
Was a little hesitant at first after seeing how thin the cable was, but so far it works great. Also the length was exactly as advertised.
If I was looking for a "never-lost" key chain flash drive for while, this one is exactly what I need. It has a sneak design that does not have a separate cap, which has been the problem with my older flash drives. This one goes easily with my key chain and does have a compact size. I really like it!
Purchased from BeachAudio. Ordered late Tuesday arrived on Friday UPS ground. BeachAudio promised good service and they delivered. Good price for the exact product I wanted and delivered without delay. I will use them again. By the way the cable delivers a great picture to my TV.
First of all, I get great results with Xerox ink sticks.I am not too picky, but there are problems with other inks I have tried.I have never been stuck unable to print with other inks, but I can tell you about the difference in quality because I have ran two other "generic" brands through my printer.One of those brands is a major name in the non-genuine inks, but I will leave their name off this review because I found similar results with the other generic ink.The generic brand inks all fed just fine through the printer, but in general it is MUCH easier to mistakenly put these inks in the wrong slot. May seem like a minor deal because the colors are obvious, but I once accidentally dropped one and it fell in the wrong slot. It was a real pain to dig it back out. With Xerox inks the shapes are much better designed to only fit in the correct slot.Then there is the print quality. For most colors, it's "decent", not exceptional with the generics. Maybe not a big enough difference for most people to pay extra for the Xerox.The BLACK ink is a big difference. Off brands are not black, they are charcoal grey. And this is just the most obvious color issue. The other colors with Xerox inks are all more rich.But the BIG issue is darkening. In my printer, if I am not printing volumes such that I run through the ink in a month, the ink DARKENS and oxidizes in the printer. Then the colors look awful. Everything printed looks sort of sepia toned. Yuck. How do you fix it? You have to print through all your ink on roughly 100 pages of solid color (i.e. 100 pages of cyan if the cyan is oxidized, etc)!! The vendor told me to run through ALL MY INK to get rid of what's in the printer. It's all trashed! Then, this super high volume of ink printing generated streaks on those print colors which took another several hundred pages to eliminate.It's just not worth the hassle. I switched back to nothing but Xerox now, and it's been much nicer.I'd give Xerox inks 5 stars if they could just bring the price down about 15% or so.
Got this for my grand daughter to play her cds on she love it now she can jam away. It was a great price and shipped very fast thanks amazon for saving the day
My girl frind ordered one, I liked the quality of the item.Came home n ordered my own.
Not a full-featured USB switch. Only works with a keyboard and a mouse wich show up as a generic combo device under windows. The USB hub and the media buttons on my Dell USB keyboard don't work when connected through this switch.The audio switch is very noisy. There is even more noise when the computers are turned off. I had to start a new habit of turning off my speakers after I'm done working on the PC.The USB ports on the switch (where you plug you keyboard in) are rather loose. The cables occasionally fall out on their own.Apart from the complaints above, the switch performs its main function very well.
I BOUGHT THIS TO PLAY MY CDS WHEN OUTSIDE WORKING ON CAR OR IN YARD.THE RADIO AM/FM WORKS FINE,BUT THE CD PLAYER NEVER WORK AT ALL WHEN I RECEIVED IT NEW FROM AMAZON.I DID NOT SEND THIS UNIT BACK DUE TO I GOT FREE SHIPPING AND THE COST WAS SO CHEAP, SO I KEPTED IT AND USE IT FOR THE RADIO ONLY.
It's a hip, compact bag, but the fitting is a bit too snug. My camera hardly fits in the slot for it, and kind of sticks out a bit, but still fits fine once closed. I use mine to carry around my Rebel xti, two lenses and a few accessories, and so far all of my gear has been fine.If you want a bag thats easy to carry, and don't need a whole lot of space for all of your gear and lenses. This is for you.
Unless you're filming feature length films on this, no one really needs amazing picture quality or fancy features. This does the trick, comes with a little ear piece that has a mic on the cord, but I'd much preferred to have to mic built in to the camera.
Decent laptop. Had mine 2 years. Solid guts and functions. Overall very nice, but two problems:1 - Comes with exactly half the ram you really need for smooth media. Not too expensive to upgrade.2 - Has the dreaded hinge crack problem, but is NOT covered in the recall/fix. If you open and close your computer often... dont get this pc.
I was thinking about the stock Canon case, but finally decided on this skin.It's smaller than the case, and I don't have to open and close it.It's a really tight fit too.I had read that there was a plastic window, and I was initially concerned that this window might rub against the LCD and leave buff marks on it.My concerns were unfounded. There removable panel fits in a groove which leaves a good millimeter of space between it and the LCD. I tried pressing in the middle of the plastic panel as hard as I dared, and could not get it to touch the LCD. The window itself does look like the type of plastic that could scuff easily, but I think I would feel really silly putting a screen protector on top of a screen protector.The zoom slider is also slightly impaired by this case, but that little nub sticks out far enough that it's not a problem.Also, the camera moves the flaps over the lens open effortlessly - no worries there.
These B&W filters are expensive, but well worth the cost. It goes without saying that the glass, coatings, machining and finishing are all top-notch. This filter is going on my Canon &#34;L&#34; Series lens, so I wanted a good one.
I purchased 2 FRS250s for a family vacation to the Adirondak area of NY state. The main purpose of having these with us was to permit car-to-car communications on the trip. The radios worked great. We were able to keep in touch through all the different environments we encountered on the trip including city, suburbs, and mountains.The cabins we rented had no phones, so when we arrived, the FRS250s permitted cabin-to-cabin communications throughout the stay. My only regret is that we did not purchase the rechargable batteries. But even here, the radios performed better than I expected. Over a 10 day stay, we needed to replace the batteries ony twice even though we kept them on for up to 8 hours a day.I was surprised to find that the published range of 2 miles was real. I was able to make contact from my boat on the lake to the cabin, a distance of about 2.6 miles. Of course the voice quality wasn't so good, but we were able to communicate.In all, the FRS250 was a good value. It served us well and performed better than I expected.
The screen protector works well! I've had mine for several weeks.Note: They only send you one protector and not 3 as advertised.
Got this for a super low price, and it works very well - better than I thought! I got it mostly for the NOAA weather broadcasts, and it picks them up MUCH better than the Eton "emergency" radio I tried.
I am using this with my Linux server and 2 Windows machines. It works fine. I am not using the front keyboard and mouse ports, due to my multimedia keyboard and 7 button mouse, just the usb on the back. You have to hold down the button on the KVM to get the usb to switch computers. Can't use the hot keys this way, but not a big deal. If you boot a computer and it is not selected the resolution defaults to 1024x768. Running computers at 1680x1050 on a Samsung 226BW, no problems. Only use this if you are using DVI don't use if you have VGA with DVI adapter (VGA KVM's are less $). No sound issues with my 3.1 system, sounds the same with no static or noise. Supplied cables could be a little longer but work fine.
For around $300, you can't beat this lens. It's sharp and great for low light. It doesn't have quite the color or build quality of an L lens, but you're also spending $1k less. This lens provides a fast option for a kit made up of f/4 zooms. I used to have the cheaper f/1.8 and you can really tell a difference. To me, this was worth the extra cost.
This is one of the last good cameras that Canon made before it decided to move onto plastic bodies and a more rounded shape such as their SD750, SD630. The SD1000 is the SD600 successor but is boxier with respect to the 600. I like the 600 because it has a sturdy body and is compact. I bought the leather case that goes with the camera and the case fits like a glove on the camera protecting it in case I drop it. The screen is a decent size and this camera is one of the few I liked which still had an optical viewfinder instead of just the LCD showing what I was going to take a picture of.Picture quality is 4/5. I had a Sony 5MP camera before I bought this Canon one and the Sony one just had a crisp clearer picture. Canon has decent image quality nonetheless and accepts SD which is less proprietary than Sony's Memory Stick and less expensive of course. Canon also is known for the different modes in which pictures can be shot, with color especially. It's nifty if you want to play with the functions (because it has so many) and if you're hanging out with your friends and want fun pictures. Indoor shots are decent and the pictures don't tend to be blurry even when taken with an unsteady hand.With a 2GB memory card, you can snap around 1100 pictures in 6MP format. Also the multiple snapshot function works well when you're taking candid pictures of people and at parties. You can always delete the ones you don't like later when you transfer them to the computer via a card reader or USB. Video recording is a bit on the rough side when it comes to recording a show because the image will blur in and out.One of the bad things about the camera/video/play switch is that sometimes you mean to take a picture and you end up recording a movie which is kind of cumbersome because you miss a really great picture moment.It's not the slimmest camera out there like the Sony T7 but it can definitely compete in the other departments like different modes and a more widely accepted memory format. If you're looking for a fashionable camera and it has to be compact as well, I would definitely recommend this camera among the others.Battery life is 5/5. (Lithium ion battery is much better than the rechargeable AAA batteries.)Image quality 4/5Functionality 4/5 (buttons are a bit squished)Cost-Benefit 5/5
I love the flexible clear plastic.Excellent spindle design - great preservation of the discs - the little push button doesn't require you to pry the disc out.And these slim lines take up far less shelf space.You can put your title pages inside, or these cases have outer sleeves that you can put covers in as well. You get the best of all worlds.If you use the outside sleeve, no precise cutting is required. Cut your title page to major dimensions, insert the label, fold it closed - you have a nice crease created, and if you print things correctly (takes a little time to create a proper template but worth it) you can get labeling on the spine (line it up well before the first closing). This will allow you to make your title pages out of card stock, not having to pay extra for "DVD Case Insert" packages.Would recommend these over any other cases out there.
BEWARE, MISLEADING!!! This is only a male to male adapter. It is NOT a Null Modem. Only and adapter. I bought this for my HP1 SCANNER and it required a Null modem for Gps hook up. I ended up buying a real Null Modem from Rsdio Shack for 4 bucks and that one works like a charm. The adapter I warn you about is now in the woods behind my house were it will stay till I refind it and pulverise it. This company should be more clear about there crappy useless item.
It is wonderful! We have tried so many different brand names from Sony to Phillips etc.But this one is wonderful. My other half likes to watch TV while I am sleep which is a big problem. I can't listen to anything while trying to sleep!This particular wireless headphone allows him to listen with clarity while the volume on the TV is basically completely down!F.Y.I. He can walk around the house or go to the restroom and still listen to what he was/is watching with clarity!
I just bought this unit and so far I like it. The soound is very good along with the picture. I will try the HDMI when I can find a cord. For some reason the cord is hard to find. Back to the unit.... the remote takes some time to talk to the unit but I think this was a good buy. As soon as I plug in the HDMI I'll get back to you all.
I gave these cells lowest possible rating because sharp decline in performance after only a few months of usage in a digital camera is not acceptable (especially considering claims on the package that these cells are GREAT for... digital cameras!). But also because much better alternatives have come on the market (e.g. Sanyo's Eneloop cells) and there simply is no reason any more to buy the Energizer 2500mAh as they have become obsolete.I have experience using these cells for the past 2 years in 3 distinct and very different usage patterns:1. My sister used 2 pairs in a digital camera2. My mother used 3 pairs in a wireless mouse and keyboard3. I used 6 pairs in various baby toys (non-motorized baby toys that play sounds and flash lights) as well as in Bluetooth keyboard/mouse and back-light IR remote control.Because each set was never mixed with other batteries (they 'lived' in different households) - I can draw some conclusions on how these batteries hold up under varied usage conditions (by which I mean - various discharge profiles from the most intense - in digital camera - to the least intense - in IR remote controls and baby toys). Also - it's worth noting that all 3 sets of batteries were charged with identical chargers - the Maha MH-C401FS and they were ALWAYS charged on 'slow' or 'gentle' setting (around 5 hours per charge; I made sure my sister and mother understood very well to never EVER use the 'fast' 100 minute setting as it's detrimental to battery life). By the way: none of the sets got anywhere near the 1000 re-charge cycle touted on the packaging.So what are the results of the 3 tests?My sister, who put the most strain on her batteries in a high-drain digital camera, essentially killed her 2 sets. She still uses them - but they hardly hold charge any more.My mother's cells still work - but they only hold sufficient charge to power her keyboard/mouse combo for about a week before they have to be recharged. Wireless keyboard / mouse is a rather low drain device though they do not have a 'sleep' function (pls see below for how this compares to a Bluetooth version).My batteries - under the least strenuous usage of all 3 sets - held up the best. They still hold charge long enough to power any of my devices for 30 days or better. IR remote only actually drains batteries when you push buttons. Baby toys I use these cells in don't have any motors - and just like the remote control - only drain the cells when the kid presses buttons. Drain is fairly low (most of the toys simply play sounds; some also flash LED lights; none have moving parts). The Bluetooh keyboard and mouse are also low drain and unlike their 'standard' cordless brethren - they go into 'power save' or 'sleep' mode when not used for a number of minutes. This saves tremendously on power usage.Given my experiences - the bottom line seems to be that these are OK as long as you don't plan on using them in a... digital camera. Just like other reviewers have noted - these cells are excellent in any kind of device when brand new. But after a few months of running them through their paces - they seem to kick the self discharge rate into overdrive. I hardly experienced this self discharge acceleration (though all of my cells did lose about 300mAh of capacity under my usage over the past 2 years; as tested by my newly acquired LaCrosse BC-900 charger). But both my sister and my mother definitely noticed a sharp deterioration.However, all of this discussion is of little more than historical value at this point. 2 years ago - there were not that many other options for high capacity Ni-MH cells and these Energizer 2500mAh batteries seemed like a good idea. These days - Eneloop cells are available from Sanyo and other 'low self discharge' Ni-MH batteries are also available (often advertised as 'pre-charged' batteries; Wal Mart sells a product called Rayovac Hybrid for less than these Energizer cells; even RadioShack has a house brand; though at ridiculously high price and made in China). So I no longer see a reason to buy the Energizer 2500mAh cells - especially given that Japan-made Eneloop cells from Sanyo are only slightly more expensive. I'm in the process of replacing all of our batteries with Eneloops. Stay tuned for Eneloop review in... 2 years ;-)
Bought this in December. The first unit was DOA, went right back to the online merchant for an exchange.The second unit has been here a few days. Software installed on two different computers. On one computer I get the "device not recognized" issue discussed elsewhere. On the other, the computer and the player can talk to each other but file transfer rates are inordinately slow -- initially about 40 files per minute, but as the player's hard drive begins to fill up it gets ridiculous -- currently with about 2600 files on the player transfer rate is down to about THREE files per minute. Ack!I performed a reformat and firmware update as the Creative technicians reccomended but post-cleanup the same problems happened all over again.I played back some music files, sound quality is excellent, but alas this unit number two is going back to the seller for yet another exchange.Update, March 07: I am now on my third unit. Currently transferring files from my hard disk to the Zen player. This player has the same problem as the preceding on I was sent: once you have a thousand or so files residing on it, transfer times for succeeding files are EXCEEDINGLY slow. It is currently doing about 200 files per hour, and getting a little slower each hour. Since I have about 8,200 titles to transfer, this is going to be about a 40 hour job. Forty hours to transfer about 30 gb of music is unacceptable.I previously owned a Creative Zen Touch, and it had no such speed problems. Everything was nice and smooth until it got stolen....
this camera works great...for about 5 minutes..and the batteries go kaput...i have tried regular AA batteris...rechargables...neither work for longer than a few pictures...and i am on my SECOND camera...HP does have pretty good customer service, they sent me a new camera, BUT...i am having the same problem...waiting on them to send me some photo lithium batteries to see if it works, if it doesnt i am requesting a full refund...what a shame!...great pics, easy to use, just cant be replacing the batteries every 5 minutes!!
Good sounding woofer for the price.I replaced a blown gemini woofer and this one sounds 100% better!!!
This TV is amazing; looks like you are in the picture with them! We have a plasma, and in a room that gets a good bit of natural light, this has a FAR better picture than our plasma did. So, we moved the plasma to the bedroom and have this in the family room, and everyone that sees the picture comments on the clarity and color. You can't beat it; especially for rooms with lots of light!
This is the second time I've purchased this particular product. Unfortunately, last summer one fell in the pool and that was the end of that. We live in a small neighborhood on a dead end street with lots of kids. When I send my kids down to play they attach this to their pants with the belt clip or put it in a coat pocket. When it's time to come home or I want to check up on them, I just give them a call on the radio. I also use it when my kids are sick. Their bedrooms are upstairs and if I'm downstairs doing laundry or working on the computer, they can just call me on the radio rather than yelling which isn't something they like to do when they are sick! Great for what we use it for.
I'm on my third D-Link 704P. Why did I come back for a third beating? Great question! The first 704P I had -- revision A (brown case) -- was incredibly reliable, was one of the very few routers with a parellel port print server, and had much higher than average throughput. It lasted me 4 years of solid use. So when it died, I had no problems replacing it with another 704P, this time revision C (silver case). After 1 month of use, it stopped working. Assuming I had a lemon, I replaced the replacement. Here I am another month later with a non-working router again. I can only conclude that the newer models aren't nearly as reliable as the old. Time to drop my trusty printer with the parallel port, and move on to a different brand of router. *sniff*
I needed a small Pelican case to hold batteries for my RC planes. I ordered the 1010 case and the Pick N Pluck Foam insert for it.There's not much to say other than it does its job and does it well. Easy to use and sturdy.
My wife always complains about the digital equipment we use - until we started using the Sony DSCW50 camera. It has no hesitation, it is tiny, it takes great photos, and it is very easy to use. This is a really good product.
Haven't used them. Bought 3 of them just to have around the house. Great price at $11.00
I've come to determine that these FM transmitters JUST DON'T WORK. I read the 5-star reviews here (which look suspiciously like they were reviewed by the product's marketing team) and thought that this product might actually work. Didn't. No matter where I was on the dial, I had to turn my volume up 3 times louder than normal to hear via this device. Guess what happens when I change the source to a real FM station? An explosion of sound in my car! Tried multiple cars (and various iterations of FM transmitters) and they've never worked well.I finally did purchase a cassette tape adapter which works great (until my next stereo which will have an alt-in for iPod!).
I purchased 4 of these based on customer reviews. I use them to store music CDs in jewel cases. I store them on a shelf inside an entertainment unit with doors. The units look nice, but do not stay snapped when being pulled off the shelf. I would only recommend these if they are going to be stationary and not pulled out and put away often.
This product is a high-quality phone line cable. It is specially designed to give you the least noise and the highest quality phone connection possible. It will work for dial-up users, but is specially useful for DSL users. It wont produce any miracles like doubling your speed, but it will help to eliminate any noise or interference from other electronic devices you may have. The ends are especially useful since you can't break off the tabs as is easily done with the typical phone connector.
I recently discovered this headset and I bought it immediately. I was in search of something I could use for both my cell phone and my laptop. If you're looking for the same thing you know how frustrating it is to find something that has both a 2.5mm headset jack and 1/8in microphone/headphone jacks for your computer.This headset has both!!It comes in two segments. The headset is attached to a 4 foot wire that ends with a 2.5mm plug. I put the headset on my ear, plug it into my cell phone, and put my phone in my pocket. It's the perfect length ~ no extra wire.This 2.5mm jack can be plugged into the second segment of cord for use on a computer. This cord has a mute switch for the microphone and a volume knob to adjust how loud the earbud is. It's 6 feet and plugs into the headphone and microphone inputs in your laptop or computer.This second segment is what makes this headset so VALUABLE. I used to use two different headsets, one for my computer and one for my cell phone. It was IMPOSSIBLE to find an adapter that would allow me to use one headset for both. This headset solves my problem.I gave this headset 5 stars because it's a fantastic product. It's made by Sennheiser; designed and engineered in Denamark. These guys have certainly mastered the headset. You'll notice the quality of the headset the instant you pull it out of the packaging. The moving parts are well-constructed and it feels very difficult to break. Plus it's one of the best-looking headsets on the market!Using the PC 120 has made a huge difference in the quality of my conversations. I can't say enough good things about it! Get one for yourself, I bet you'll love it :)
So far so good! I've been using this card in my HP IPAQ 6315 phone, and it works like a charm. I've already filled it completely, so I'll have to get another one. No problems at all, I recommend it!
the digital frame was new in a never opened box as promised. Was delivered before the promised date. Everything is good.
I have received this set as a gift and used it for a week.Pros:The thing works just fine, the general impression is very good - nice look, nice touch, precise mouse that works equally well with or without a pad. Very important (at least for me) detail: the layout of Insert, Delete, Home, End, PageUp and PageDown is standard unlike most other wireless keyboards. Never missesd a keystroke or a mouse click yet. Nice additional keys for web surfing, media player, and stand-by mode.Cons (minor):1. Since there are no lights for Num Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock on the keyboard, you have two options: having several additional icons in the right bottom corner of the screen (which seems annoying to me) and not having them at all.2. The layout of F1 through F12 bottons is not standard. Instead of 3 groups, 4 keys each, you have 4 groups, 3 keys each. Not so big deal, but you will confuse F4 and F5 etc at first. Took me a couple of days to get used to. However, this is definitely lesser evil than non-standard Ins/Del/Home... layout, found in other wireless keyboards (see above)
This drive never worked. It never recognized that a disk was in the drive. When I called Iomega for tech support, I had 2 different people tell me to re-install the drivers. Nothing worked. I suggest using CD-RW for backups.
My husband was looking to replace his current Samsonite bag which had a broken wheel. He felt it would be better to replace with a new bag. Looking on line he wanted to see all angels of bag expecially the back of the bag close up. The bag he picked did not have a good view of back. Just a little disappointed in the back support of bag. Overall my husband is very happy with the new bag.
I have been shopping around , and have owned quite a few portable cd players. This is one of the best. It offers all of the features that you could want, for a low price tag.Great battery life!!! It beats the over priced Ipods, that only have a battery span of about 8 hours, if you are lucky. This sony cd player can runf for over 70 hours on just two AA batteries.
I bought this to connect walkman type gadgets to my car stereo. It worked well at first, but the wiring quickly started having problems. The sound would cut out and I'd need to mess with the cable to find a position where the wires inside would be touching correctly again. After 8 months, the wire is now completely detached from one of the plug ends. Maybe the heat of my car played a role in the breakdown of the cable, but if that's how you're planning on use it, don't be surprised if it starts shorting out on you too.
Great radio! Wanted a cordless radio for my bathroom with good sound and good reception. This one provided both. Had tried another brand and the reception was terrible. Highly recommend it.
Finally had clear skies and used, for the first time, my new Orion UltraBlock NarrowBand Filter last night on my Celestron 8SE using a 17mm eyepiece. Plenty of urban light pollution. While it seemed to make viewing the Ring Nebula more difficult, it did bring out the form of the Swan Nebula (M-17), against a blacker sky. Without the filter, M-17 barely, or hardly appeared, as just a wispy cloud, against a star-filled grey sky. With the filter, there it was! Viewing with this filter was better than with the O-III filter.
Add this to a 4 mega-pixel camera such as the Canon G2 and you've got the capacity to shoot 500 pictures (at regular compression), that's either a very full weekend or a whole week of normal shooting. When traveling, we edit our pictures in the evening in the hotel - throwing out the duds to keep even more space available for the next day of shooting.
Fairly good sound but what a complicated operating system! Someone ought to re-write the instruction book and re-design the on-screen system. I've never been able to get it to work properly even with a video-s cable. Tapes from the VHS only show in black and white. I'd look at other systems before buying this one.
I bought this for my inexpensive Panasonic RPHJE120K ear buds (reviewed elsewhere). I was pleasantly surprised with the quality for the price. The zipper worked well, and being round, the case doesn't offer any &#34;catch&#34; points for it. It's sufficiently roomy for the buds, and the elastic mesh on the inside cover perfectly houses the four extra rubber ear adapters (of two different sizes) that came with the Panasonic. I liked it enough to buy one in black for my wife.The one caveat to this review is that I have really not had it long enough to test the case's durability -- but so far, so good.
Worked great for about 90 minutes; until the cheap, brittle plastic casing shattered in my hands under no pressure. Regrettable purchase,i recommend purchasing a similar unit, only a more durable model.
Using the included instructions, I was not able to achieve a satisfactory collimation of my Orion XT-12i Dobsonian telescope (it made it much worse in fact). I also tried using a bunch of different online guides and was never able to collimate successfully using those either. I was attempting to collimate both the secondary (which I had foolishly messed with) and the primary.One of the problems that I ran into is that the pictures in the manual and guides never matched up with what I actually saw looking through the collimator. My best guess is that the drawings were idealized, and my collimation was screwed up enough, or my telescope different somehow, so that I was not to be able to figure out which parts were real and which idealized, leading to a lot of frustration and dead-ends. Also, the tool wobbled around in the eyepiece, even after buying a special Orion centering adapter that was supposed to prevent it. So I could change the "collimation" based on how I inserted the tool, or even based on how I changed the focus settings (which people claimed shouldn't be happening, but I thing this might be due to having an offset telescope? Just guessing).I eventually gave up and re-collimated using the Orion collimation cap that came with the scope. It's not perfect either, but it is much better now than this tool was ever able to do, and at least I was able to get back to where I was before I fooled with my secondary. I feel that this collimator was a waste of money.
This card is a vast improvement over the original XD series cards, with much faster write and read time. Having 1gb of storage is wonderful, because I can fit over 400 5.1mpx fine quality photos on a single card, more than adequate for my needs, but like hard drives, your needs end up growing to fit the space available.
This is a medium format printer for those of us who are still running Win98. For cost reasons alone ($80 to refill my very thirsty HP-1120C) I retired that old printer, and the Epson 1280 is a great replacement. Only one black ink type, but the colors humbled my Epson C-80 (which I thought was outstanding, btw), so that puppy's history too. (...)A small note here: the first one (1280) sent to me was damaged in shipping. Amazon had a replacement here in two days! At no cost to me! If it gets better than that, you gotta show me.Mike
Excellent item... you should have it, works excellent in my lancer mitsubishi evolution 8, just few details/fix to be works like I want
I got this bag when my kit outgrew my Lowepro bag. The Canon bag has a lot of little touches that are appreciated, like the hard plastic runners on the bottom of the bag that acts as a barrier when the bag is set down; the curved, padded strap that adjusts for either shoulder; the extra velcro dividers; and the extra pouches on both sides.In this bag, I can put 1) A Canon 40D, 2) a 17-55 lens in a case, 3) a 28-135 lens in a case, 4) a 70-200 lens, 5) a Speedlight, 6) hoods for the lenses, 7) cleaning supplies, 8) at least half a dozen batteries and CF cards, 9) filters for all the lenses, 10) assorted cords, connectors, and remotes... there's still room for an extra quick release mount for the tripod!All in all, this is a good accessory.
This is my first digital camera and I love it. The pictures are so clear and it is very easy to use. I also loved that Amazon had a guided tour so you can see how the menus work! The software is also easy to use and you can do some amazing editing. The memory card door is a bit chinzy so you do have to be careful when opening. I've taken this on 2 vacations and have not been disappointed. Rechargeable batteries are recommended!
I am a complete novice, and this camera provided me with great shots right out of the box. Very easy to use and takes great pictures. Highly recommend this camera, I love it. Pros heavily outweigh the cons.Pros: Easy to use, great shots, comfortable in your hand, clear picsCons: would like the battery to last longer, the accessories are proprietary.
Love at first site. While looking for a less expensive camera, my daughter and I picked up the n1 and started playing with it. The 3 inch touch screen sold the deal. I've had the camera about 5 months).Thiscamera is fun to use and I enjoy taking it most every place I go. I've never enjoyed a camer before. It works as advertised with no problems. Buy it. I have no regrets.
Great lens for what I needed it for, long distance shots at an outdoor concert with a 2x tele-converter, works best on a tri-pod
This is a real bargain ... It plugs directly into your pc using the usb port and behaves like another hard dive. No need to mess with software or wires. It's a real snap to drag and drop files from your pc to the Rover. It holds a lot of music files at 128 mb, especially if you rip 'em using mp3pro or wma. All this in a device the size of a cigarette lighter.Downside: its design is too simple. Volume control and reverse/forward are on the same dial. The dial is hard to turn. When you want to skip a song you might just end up turning it up to earsplitting volumes or turning it off. This is something the manufacturer has to fix. Otherwise, a nifty little gadget.
All I had to do was pop off the tabs that I didnt need, pop on the cd holding slot and pop it straight into the dash. no screws, no cutting, no aggrivation. The only thing I didn't like was it seemed like it might pop back out a little too easy.
My father drives for a living and there is no cd-player in the truck. So, this all-in-one cd player worked as an awesome present! It works like a normal cd-player, comes with a CAR-POWER PLUG, and ACCURATELY tunes into the proper station! The channel switch settings easily and with precision click from one channel to the other, with no room to "glide" between channels, like other non-digital tuning methods. He simply clicked into the channel to broadcast, and tuned in to the FM station and the CLEAR music was heard in the truck! What an awesome thing for such little money! No problems using this at all, and he uses it every day he works. The people in the van bring in cds for him to play while he drives them around, now that he has this! Thanks for making such a nice player that works just as expected!
I am completely blown away by this monitor. The look is great, the response time is excellent and works incredibly well. I was honestly looking for a Viewsonic 912A, a 19in monitor, but my fiancee suggested I get this one as it was 100 dollars less for only two inches. My gaming geek side snobbed at her lack of knowledge at how inches so greatly influence gaming. However, I did reluctantly buy this model and was flattened at how good it is. I had nary a complaint with this monitor. If you need to pinch your pennies, but want a good fast responding LCD monitor and don't mind sacrificing a few inches then this monitor is for you. Kudos to Samsung!
COMFORT: (Grade, B). The earcups are relatively deep, but not deep enough for ultimate comfort. Even after years of use, they don't let me forget that I have headphones on. On the other hand, the 650 feels much better than headphones with shallow cups that squash your ears (and make them sweat). The velour earpads can be replaced, which is good because they do wear down and attract dust. The ultra-soft, velvetlike velour is much better than pleather.BUILD QUALITY: (Grade A-). The interior of the padded bridge is made of a hard, flexible metal that won't be cracking or breaking any time soon. The plastic bridge will break if you stretch it too much, so if you want to make the 650 less tight adjust the flexible metal NOT the plastic. The phones are sturdy without being heavy. After dropping them hard three or four times, they finally did require repairing, though. (One of the drivers got dislodged.) Still, these are very sturdy phones and don't feel cheap.SOUND: (Grade, A-) Does the 650 have a "dark veil," as is often claimed? The 650 user's guide says: "In spite of all purism and the highest demands on precise sound reproduction . . . [t]oday many music-lovers want to feel the sound more instead of plainly analyzing it. The HD now captivates your senses where you used to be a mere observer. It allows total submersion into an ocean of music." I take this to mean that the main difference between the 650 and its HD predecessor is that it favors balance over precision. Some music tends to sound too bright (i.e., bass-impoverished) on headphones, so maybe Sennheiser tried to balance things by reinforcing the low end. Some people claim there is no dark veil, but then why does Sennheiser say "in spite of all purism"? It seems to me that Sennheiser is admitting that the 650 isn't neutral. The sound signature is warm, slightly dark, silky-smooth, and very easy on the ears. (I can listen to them for hours with no hearing fatigue.) However, when I upgraded my headphone amplifier to the Lehmannaudio Black Cube Linear, the 650 did become less dark. On the best recordings I own (in terms of sonics, not performance),Lookin' for LoveandLive in Tokyo, there is a clarity that verges on the miraculous. Maybe the "there is no dark veil" crowd is right after all? And yet it sounds like the treble is rolled off, which is one of the reasons why the 650 is not ideal for classical in my opinion. It is almost always with classical music that I perceive the dark veil. In extreme cases, the dark warm sound turns into congested sound. As for the low frequencies: I find the bass satisfying, but it's not the deepest bass I've heard on headphones.TO AMP OR NOT TO AMP: As long as you have a high-end home system with a good headphone jack (and a good recording), these phones sound pretty good. According to popular observation, however, the 650 should be "juiced up." So I got a headphone amp. Did it make a difference? Sure did. Amping enlivens, brightens, and tightens the sound. Originally, I used a Headroom Micro Amp, which was pretty good. However, eventually I upgraded to the Lehmann and it made a noticeable difference.WHAT SOUNDS GOOD ON THESE PHONES AND WHAT DOESN'T: These headphones can be finicky, but they are not altogether unforgiving. In general, however, the 650 sounds good OR bad depending on the quality of the recording, They are best judged on the basis of state-of-the-art recordings. You might listen to a favorite piece of music and be disappointed with it on the 650 (I know I was). You will be tempted to blame the headphones, but the fault will likely be in the recording. Pop and rock that has been well recorded sounds mindbogglingly good on the 650. Classical music lovers might want to take a look at the Sennheiser HD800. The latter's angled drivers create a better orchestral soundstage. Speaking of soundstage . . .SOUNDSTAGE: For symphonic music, the 650's soundstage is just too narrow in my opinion. It sounds like the orchestra is being pushed in from the sides. Upgrading my amp added a greater sense of depth (given the right recording you WILL get a 3-D soundstage), but not much was added in terms of horizontal space. Classical music doesn't envelope you on the 650 as it does with other headphones. A nice thing about the soundstage, though, is that somtimes instruments and voices sound like they are behind me, a nice effect when it happens. There is also no lack of vertical space.Another criticism of these phones is that they put you at a distance from the music, "a few rows back," but I find that it largely depends on the recording. For example, listening toLookin' for Love, Marlena Shaw's voice could hardly be closer. Very often, these headphones puts things right in the center of my head. But they are also good at placing instruments some distance away. It all depends on how the music was recorded.BREAK-IN TIME: What is this stuff about "burning the phones in"? Is there any truth to it? I asked somebody at the HeadRoom company, which deals specifically with headphones and headphone gear. He said yes, the diaphragm has to loosen up a little to sound its best. Lesson: don't judge the 650s overnight. Give them a little time.LEAKY: Thanks to the wide open grills, these are the leaky phones. They are not to be worn if you need to keep noise in or out.CARDAS CABLE: You can replace the factory cable that comes with the 650 (just pull out the old and plug in the new). I chose to upgrade to the Cardas. Is the difference between the stock and Cardas cables that huge? The Cardas brightens the sound and adds clarity, but it is more unwieldy than the factory cable, which is lighter and more supple, so if you move around a lot while listening to your headphones save yourself some money and stick with the stock cable. The Cardas always seems to be in my way when I move around. I keep stepping on it, and it has caused the phones to drop to the floor several times. I find contact noise not to be a problem, although another reviewer complained abou that. The Cardas is thick and gray. Its color-coded (black/red) wires make it lootk like something from workshop: unpretentious and functional. But if you don't mind the unwieldiness or barebonesness of the Cardas and don't expect to move around a lot, I do suggest ugrading because it brightens up the sound. (I have been told that it's just the placebo effect, but I find that hard to believe.)BOTTOM LINE: (Final Grade, A-). The 650 doesn't make me hate my speakers, but it's still an excellent choice for people who are serious about their music. To really hear what the 650 is capable of, be prepared to spend more on the amp than on the actual headphones. Depending on what I'm listening to, I find that sometimes these phones can be somewhat uninvolving and analytical. This is especially true when they are unamped (or improperly amped). Properly amped, however, they take on a speed and energy that makes them quite involving. Particularly considering their excellent price (compared to other high quality headphones), these are a great buy.WARNING: After mailing my headphones to Sennheiser for repair, I was called and told there was a problem because they were not purchased from an authorized dealer. I purchased them brand new here at Amazon from ELECTRONICA DIRECT, a seller often featured right on the product page. Sennheiser told me that I probably purchased stolen phones. Shoppers who want the warranty honored SHOULD NOT BUY FROM ELECTRONICA DIRECT or any unauthorized dealer. Verify that the seller you are buying from is recognized by Sennheiser. Sennheiser was finally kind enough to repair (actually they replaced) the phones after I complained up the chain, but it was a hassle.
I recently purchased this TV for my bedroom. It is a good size without being overwhelming, delivers a crisp and sharp picture, and looks great. Plus I love love love the built in DVD player! My single complaint is that it takes an awfully long time to turn on after you hit the power button... Small complaint I know, but that's all I can gripe about it!BTW, Amazon's price seems awfully high... I just paid fivehundred even and shipping from Costco/Sam's Club. This includes an extra 2 year warranty. Much better buy if you ask me.
These earphones are great from a sound quality standpoint. I think they also work well in terms of blocking out noise because of their tight fit. I like the fact that they don't add white noise to whatever you're listening to. I think the foam sleeves block out more noise than the others provided. I also think they're the most comfortable. I just wished that the foam sleeves and the wax guards didn't cost so much to replace (and is the reason for the 4 stars). It isn't so bad if you keep your ears really clean from wax buildup.
Besides the fact that they sent me a defective speaker the first time, Amazon sent me a new set of speakers right away.WOW. I have purchased these speakers time and time and time again, this is the third actually. I bought new ones for various reasons, but the primary one is because I love the quality you get here.The speakers are strong in quality, a PERFECT sub-woofer pitch, and the output is amazing.
I buy this black ink for my old Apollo P-1200. I have it in a box for a long time. But i need aditionals printers for my post-grade tesis and i print a lot of previews. I try to give my apollo to my childs and i take my deskjet 3200 for real stuff. Its a lot of ink for my kids but a little slow for them. The cartrige comes very good packed and i put inmediatelly in the old printer and after configuring the resolution came to life again.The only bad point is that the delivery get a lot of hits and when i put out of the package i get spots of ink in my hands, after cleaned was ok.
this was my first effort in putting a sub/amp system into my car. you can imagine my disapointment when it took a rescheduling of installation at best buy because the wire kit provided by visonik wasn't NEAR suffecient enough and i wasn't about to fork over the $100+ for a rockford/fosgate wire kit.to start with i got this for $138 from amazon with free shipping - it took only a few days to get here from when i first placed order - that impressed me. right away i noticed the amp feeling very light and kinda cheap feeling. the description online advertises an 800watt max (400watt RMS) amp - no where on the amp does it give any type of power rating - there is no printed material provided which states the power of the amp - to me that's dangerous, and may even be illegal, anyways.this best buy install tech almost laughed at me when i showed him the wire kit they provided - he said this wasn't even close to what i needed, now why would they provide an wire kit that is too light and cheap. i bought a $35 wire kit from walmart and since after what happened with wire kit, i wasn't even going to attempt to try and use visonik amp provided, i also bought a Pioneer 760watt (max) amp from walmart for about $121 which so far has worked very well.the only posative thing i can say about this is - the speakers/box seem to work pretty well, i think someone using an amp stronger than mine, or if i turned mine up all the way (i only run at half bass boost and half power running at 4ohms) they could blow the speakers. it rattles my rear view mirror and rattles my trunk if i turn it up a little bit, i don't need much more than that.last - they offer this for $150 now plus i dont' see anymore free shipping - in that case add $40 for shipping $190 for ok speakers and a good box??? no way - go to best buy and pick up a Dual 2x12" bandpass box with speakers which i am sure is equal or better than this for about $148+ tax. don't think you are going to save money by buying this "all in one" kit - because i've already had to replace two out of three components even before the install.
What can you say about a cable. It works as advertise. The price was right. So, I've got no complaints.
It may only be mono, but the iPal is an excellent sound source for the bath, or for carrying into the garage or onto the patio. Locking tuner is great.
Easy to setup, worked great. At a local car dealer service waiting area, with my old PCMCIA Wireless B card, I'd only pickup their signal very weakly. With this, I picked up five wireless signals from the nearby dealers.
Excellent personal facial groomer and easy to use. Nice clean shave and no, your facial hair does not grow back thicker after you have shaved. Make-up foundations and moisterziers go on so much better and look flawless on. I will never wax or use cream hair remover again.
This is by far the best book I've ever read on C, everything is nicely illustrated and easy to understand, like all books by ORA. This book made all the ambiguities of C go away. I enjoyed the chapter he devoted to style. TWO THUMBS UP FOR STEVE OUALLINE!
Great Webcam! I am using while I'm at college in Kansas to talk to my parents who are in California via skype. Some times it freezes, but that is because the wireless internet here in dorms is sketchy. Overall, it is a great camera compact and very portable. I have it on the stand just sitting on my desk and sometimes I clip it to my screen so I can walk around and just have more options. I would recommend this camera to anyone who has a laptop and is needing a quality portable camera.
Does what it says, and well. Works great on my jailbroken iPod Touch 4g when paired with programs like TomTom and Navigon. Way cheaper than buying a separate device for me since I had the Touch already. Extra plus: no need to download/pay for map updates or worry about my gps loosing support. Highly recommended.
I tried the little 2 qt Toastmaster air popper even though reviews warned it blew popcorn all over the kitchen and only 1/2 popped. I thought it might be fun, it wasn't. They were right and I took it back.I tried the 3 qt Toastmaster air popper. The top was redesigned and I thought maybe they fixed the problem. Result: less popcorn on the floor, maybe because I used a tall rectangle Tupperware cereal keeper to catch it, but still barely 1/2 of the corn popped. The corn that popped tasted really good and I was tempted to keep it because it just fit in my cabinet and it did make good corn. I thought I'd try one more popper before settling. I bought the Presto Microwave popper. I stocked up on those little concentrators since some people said they were hard to find. (I found them at two stores actually, $1.49 for 8pk) I followed directions (except I put it off-center on my carosel so the middle wouldn't burn) and low and behold, 2 1/2 minutes later I got yummy popcorn, all but 3 kernels popped and there was no mess at all! I just wiped the popper out after using since I didn't use salt or oil. WOW!! That was easy! Only drawback, which may not happen every time, is the first batch had a very slight cardboard flavor (from the concentrator?) My husband didn't notice it, however. It's easy to store and use. I may buy some more of the little concentrators since there are mixed reviews on how long they last, and just in case they disappear from store shelves. Happy popping!
First off, the upgrade is really just a chip that you insert into the printer. This chip allows the printer to print double-sided. I didn't realize this and at first thought I had been ripped off because I was expecting another tray or component that attached to the printer or something. But following the instructions, the chip worked great and my printer started printing double-sided just fine. Really nice to have a printer that is in color and can do double-sided.
works great. serves its purpose. nice and long black looks good as well. No connection problems. easy to install item
software stopped working within the first month; the drive refuses to be shut down with the front button (sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't); fails to mount on my Mac (it did for about two months, but now it doesn't anymore).
I am satisfied with this purchase. I use the wall charger almost everyday. It works great. I am not impressed with the retractable USB cable, that is why I gave it 4 stars.
This is a very old Thinkpad notebook and the processor technology is at least 3 years old. If it were $60 it would have made a nice starter machine for a teenage kid, but otherwise it's a waste of money and totally not worth it. For the same money you can get a new Toshiba or Fujitsu that's 50 times faster with a screen that's 20 times better.
Several months ago, I purchased the Swann camera. I have a shop that is difficult to see outside. Within minutes, I had the camera hooked up to my TV (everything is included except the TV). Now, at a glance, I can see my yard between my shop and house. It is also in color. In my opinion, an excellent buy.
The GPS 76 is the perfect portable GPS unit for connecting to a PocketPC based PDA or a laptop. I have tested it on an iPAQ 3835 with Pocket Streets 2002 and it works like a champ. I have also tested it with a friend's PDA using Anywhere Map (a moving map/EFIS type program for flying) and it worked great. If you are in an area that can get WAAS reception, the accuracy is even better. If you are looking for a great GPS that can be used stand-alone or attached to a PDA, this is it.
This product is very cheap and is well worth what you pay for it.but it is also cheaply made.
I'm using these after going through a box of Ideal RJ-45 connectors. These Tripp Lite connectors feel just as durable and look like they won't corrode. My big test is after I crimp a twisted pair cable end, I like to pull the tab up. So I get a click when I plug the cable terminal into an ethernet port. I've had instances in the past where the tab will break when I pull it up. So far I haven't had any Tripp Lite break on me yet. So that is saying something good about the durability.
I used this to hook up my acoustic guitar pickup. Works like a charm when I plugged it into my macbook!!
I found this product to be essentially useless. After finding an area on the bottom of my laptop that would leave the battery free to remove, I attached the legs. It kept the laptop elevated, but also not well balanced when it was open. After a week or so, the adhesive broke down and the legs fell off.
Love the double screens, this was the best investment that we have made in a long time.The great thing about this DVD player is that you can use it anywhere - hook it to the TV, use it in the car, or just in the house for an extra player when two kids are fighting over what move to watch!Glad we bought it.
this arm is good, it frees up table space for me. and it arrived fast.
Good sound but very bad quality on the wire - wire broken from one of the headphones after 1 month. Dont buy it.
With my new Canon MultiPASS C755, I no longer have to drive out of my way to Kinko's for printing or faxing. In the long run, it will pay it's self off in less than a year. So far, I'm enjoyng my new toy. Prints fast and clear, and the faxing is quick. The ink cartridges seems to hold more ink, and are somewhat more affordable too. The cartridges are very easy to replace. I like the size and lite weight of my new MultiPASS, it fits anywhere. My last printer was a Canon BJC4000 series I purchased back in 1998. It treated me well, and is why I stuck with the purchase of another Canon.
If I had known that this is not really a book but more of a pamphlet I would never have gotten it. 14 pages for $1.95?? You've got to be kidding. It was a fine story but really. 14 pages? You get more pages than that in most free samples. I've learned a lesson though. Always look at how many pages are in a book before buying.
I'll keep this short and simple.Pros-Great walk around lens(in the right conditions).-IS is a plus-Auto focus is OK-Weight is not an issue.Cons-My copy pulled dust in. After a few trips to Utah/Arizona and a few hundred shots in less than hospitable conditions I did notice dust in it. This lens was great for a couple years, but time and the elements caught up with it.Bottom line-If you baby your equipment and don't plan on backpacking this is a great lens. If you plan on getting dirty, save up for one that's sealed.
This is a great laptop bag. It has several compartments and is padded well. Excellent weight distribution makes it light to carry. Recommended.
This Toshiba SD3750 is the 4th DVD player I've purchased, and this blows all the others out of the water! First I had a Phillips (...) player (I forget the model) which worked okay except that it was slow playing MP3's, and the power button started only working sometime after a few months (doh!). My second player was a TEAC 5 disk changer, but this one refused to play DVD's or CD's right out of the box and only played my MP3 disk. After about an hour of use, it stopped working completely and my disks got stuck in it! My third player was a Panasonic RV21U-K which was okay except that the display was a bit flickery, it didn't display MP3 song names, and it didn't zoom.The Toshiba is by far the best machine! It has all the features I've wanted:- very nice, readable menu system- MP3 playback is quick and it shows the names on the TV- CD playback shows names on the tv AND on the actual dvd player LED display. This is pretty cool!- zoom in/out feature with DVD movies- nicely designed remote control- large, descriptive manualAnyhow, I'd highly reccomend this player. Other Toshiba models that also look good are the 2710, and the 4700.
I went from a 500w. amp. and 5.1 speaker system to these self powered Z-5300e's. The new speakers sound just as good as the stack of electronics I was using before. They're great. Get them while you can as they have been discontinued for wireless models.
I was looking into getting an iPod nano, so i searched for opinions...It said, "With iPod, you are buying the name, but with Creative Zen, you buy the amazing product" It works amazingly, $100 less than the iPod, and with videos and FM radio, I have had it for more than a month and can't complain about anything. HIGHLY recommended! Stop reading this and go buy one! You won't be dissapointed!
Product works. Does not crash any of my computers (as a previous peripheral switch did). Casing is hefty; the switch can slip out, but looks sturdy. Using with a computer video security setup and the switch is instantaneous.Also, I had to purchase an extra M-M vga cable.
I bought the nuvi360 for my husband for christmas and he loves it. Finally, a gift that he truly enjoys. He has been playing with it, learning its features and such...like a kid in a candy shop. He hasn't taken it out yet but he is going on a business trip in the next few days and he is looking forward to using it. All and all, it is a great GPS that has lots of bells and whistles and didn't cost and arm and a leg.
I use a corded mouse and the cord keeps getting caught in the container of the pad. In the older model, the pad and the container were flush. In this model, the pad is slightly below the container. My mouse keeps getting s tuck. If you have a cordless mouse, you should be fine.
Fits the bill of having both me and the wife charge at the same time. Before I bought this we were always fighting over the power charger.
This cable (Hdmi 2m (6 Feet) Super High Resolution Cable) was recommended with the Blu-Ray player I purchased, so I bought it. What I did not know was that it was NOT necessary because I had no intentions of connecting it my computer. What with restocking fees and cost to return, it isn't worth it to send it back, so I'm stuck with something I didn't need. You really should not recommend items to go with something else unless you give the buyer more information, especially people like me who are DVD/Computer illiterate.(I tried did not rate this because I'm not using it, but it would not let me continue without a rating.)
We have had this system for a week now and are truly amazed. We replaced an old 150 watt per channel Dolby 4.0 surround system (purchased in 1988 for $1,400) with this.The set up was quick and easy and we were enjoying our first movie within an hour of bringing it home. We spent the next week reading the manual to tune this system for optimal sound experience.I did replace the sub woofer cable with a heavy duty one and the bass improved dramatically. I also replaced the standard speaker wires with 16 ga Monster Cable and achieved more sound quality improvements. I think updating the speaker cables would not be required in a small room but for the volume levels we needed for our 20' x 20' listening area (within a 20 x 35' room) it made a big difference.We will be investing in new optical/digital audio cables to take advantage of the increased signal clarity offered from our DVD player, CD player, and HD Digital Cable receiver. If our initial experience with analog audio inputs so far hold true we should be able to say we have achieved home theater nirvana once we complete the digital upgrade.When I look over at my wife and see the smile on her face while listening to movies, TV Shows, and music I know I made a great purchase.
Thought that this was a nice small replacement plug that would fit through the space in my iPhone case - NOT! Should have returned, but took it apart and too embarrassed..... Pretty though.
I purchased this printer in January. Since then Epson has sent me 5 replacement printers. 3 had clogged ink heads, one had a problem with communication between the computer and the printer and one had a scanner issue. They only send out refurbished printers if you have a problem. They finally decided to upgrade my printer to the CX6400, but neglected to send the ink, paper support and feeder guard. I called and they then sent the WRONG ink and no feeder guard. It has been very frustrating.
They wants $6.99 PLUS $5.59 for shipping. I bought stacks of these recently for $3.99, although it can be hard to find the white ones...
Wired part works great, wireless drops like a $2 w hore at a political rally. Hammer time on this piece of junk.
After 3 months of use the fans started to make a lot of noise. The usb cable with a USB passthru that connects to your computer is very short and cumbersome. I think one would be better off with a newer design from another manufacturer who has done a little more r&d. I guess you get what you pay for.
This is a great little control & easy to use! Push zoom once & it's a nice slow zoom speed & smooth movement. Push twice & it's max speed. On/off functions well & auto focus was fast too! Good choice of mounting brace or strap & held well. Cord could be a bit longer, but extensions are readily available. For the bucks, compaired to units 3 times as much, this was a good investment! Very happy with it & it arrived fast, too!
Highly recommend this product. Worked perfectly right out of box. Great value at 161.00 free shipping. Can't beat it.
I bought this to use with back up sump. It works perfectly and appears to be very heavy duty. I called cust. support for wiring question which was answered right away.
I recieved this Item as a gift, I used it one day and the radio/Cd player dosnt work.The display lights up , but is balnk , not indicating any mode, no cd player, no off /on switch JUST BLAH!
Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure CookerAn excellent unit. Heavy base, easy to clean, looks good and cooks great. Easy to store. An excellent purchase.
SENT IT BACK BECAUSE WHISTLER PHONY RADAR DETECTOR IS JUNK RETURNED RADAR DETECTOR ALSO, A DON'T BUY WHISTLER PHONY RADAR DETECTOR
I bougth this video card for my PC to improve my graphics, but this is really more than I expected. It runs games like NFSU2, AOEIII, and other very fast. It has improved my system performance a lot. I'm really pleased with this video card, and the price is very good. I recomend it to anyone who wants to have a good video card for low price. Surely you won't be disappointed.
All those silly companies like Bose, Altec Lansing, and Orb, promise to deliver big sound in tiny little speakers, and they just can not match the sound quality of a good tower speaker from a reputable company like Polk, Infinity, JBL, or Klipsch. If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, look no further. I listened to all of the Polk Audio Monitor lines at a local retailer, and I can tell you the 50 gives you the biggest bang for your buck. The bigger, more expensive ones all use the same tweeter, which is what gives you the crisp vocals and the clear sounds when listening to music, so the only thing you will gain by purchasing the more expensive models is more bass. However, most of you will buy a subwoofer anyway, so bass is not really that important. These speakers sound awesome when paired with my Velodyne 12 inch subwoofer, and all those tiny little speakers pale in comparison to the big sounds of a Polk tower speaker!
O MY GOD! this card is the best card i have used in a long, long time! You plug it in and it works. Its that simple. The software installs fine, and it is Live!Ware compatible, which means you can add new features to your card later. The software itself is worth the price. I bought this card elseware, which means that I paid $100, and I thought it was a great deal then. This card has 2 disks of software for the card itself, and 5 for the games! There are so many features to this card I haven't even found them all and I spent an entire weekend playing with it. And it has support for 5.1 surround sound, so you can FEEL the games when you play them. BUY THIS CARD NOW! IT IS THAT SIMPLE! You wont regret it.
This the best camera add-on I have ever purchased. I have applied it to my Konica-Minolta A2 with amazing results. If you have a Prosumer cam you will be very suprised at the excellent results. I'm spending much less time in Photoshop and getting much improved results.I use the ExpoCap with 'WhiBal' an excellent grey card product.The ExpoCap workflow is just great. That's all I can say, just great.
this backpack is awesome.. great support for your laptop.. it you travel alot it fit perfectly under your leg rest on the plane..
I've had the Altec Lansing iM716 for almost 3 1/2 weeks now, and I think it's an excellent earphone. Although the volume does need to be turned almost all the way up, the iM716 (in HD mode, using the triflanges) sounds great unamplified out of my nano, fuller and smoother than the Etymotic ER*6.There is a definite learning curve involved in obtaining the proper fit and seal with the triflanges. Initially I had difficulty determining the correct angle of insertion of the earphone in my left ear (angled further upward than the right). Without an adequate seal on one side, half the bass was lost, and at times I was questioning whether the sound was any better than that of the stock iPod buds!With a proper fit, the iM716 allows me to switch back and forth between it, the Sennheiser HD 555, Alessandro MS 1, and Koss KSC75 & SportaPro without feeling that any one of these headphones sounds dramatically better overall than any of the others. The iM716 is clearly brighter than the rest, but I may actually like it best. I find the sound quality of all of these 'phones "addictive" -- once I start listening, I don't want to stop. I'm able to simply enjoy the music without focusing on deficiencies in sound reproduction.On the other hand, now I find the Koss Plug, Sony MDR-EX71SL, and, yes, even the Ety ER*6 relatively unlistenable:Plug -- booming bass, rolled-off highsEX71 -- boosted bass, sizzly highsER*6 -- thin, harshAdcom GFA-535 II --> Paradigm Mini Monitors (w/ rear ports ~1 1/2" from wall) -- bass outta control; just wrong!Sony MDR-V6 -- boosted bass and highs (but not nearly as egregiously as the EX71!)The EX71 and ER*6 improve notably with the Pocket Amp 2 - Version 2. However, the iM716 unamped still sounds fuller than nano --> SiK ram din --> PA2V2 --> ER*6.
This laptop sleeve is wonderful! It fits my DELL Xps M202 Like a glove! I really like the fun dotty design. VERY CUTE AND FUN! Also since I have had this sleeve on my laptop for a year...it protects and makes it look new!
Update 3 after two years of ownership 12/2009: I have now learned how to use the camera manually. The pictures are superior. Many of my pictures people say are worth being in a magazine. As I said before, however, LOW LIGHT IS NOT GREAT. The sensor is just not good enough. I still recommend bumping up to a Canon/Nikon if possible. However,my dad, the photo nut (who has a canon and Nikon) made a comment about buying one of these since my pictures were so good. The quality of the camera is still excellent. Sometimes I hear what sounds like a little motor and that concerns me. The batteries are just now starting to fade. Still a great camera. Has been through a lot and is holding up very well.Original Comment from Aug 2007:My personal photographic experience: Almost 0 knowledge on f-stops, etc...but lots of push and shoot experience, dad is a SLR photo nut. I am a biologist, so wanted a camera to take into the field.1. Overall, I rate my camera 8.5/10. I have had it since just after it came out. The pictures are excellent, BUT, for those of us who shoot in shady areas (BIRDERS), THE CAMERA HAS BIG PROBLEMS WITH LOW LIGHT LEVELS. So far, I have not been able to produce any excellent bird photos that I would say are magazine quality. If you can afford it, make the jump to Canon/Nikon. However, I do take my camera everywhere and I have lots of great pictures now. I took a lot of Crane pics at Bosque del Apache and got some excellent shots, but at twilight, when it really matters, the pictures were EXTREMELY grainy.1A. Birding: I use the camera primarily to help me id birds I see. It is great for that, even in low light, but not twilight low light. It is fast, focuses well, and zooms in nicely.2. Lots of good things about this camera too. It would be great for anyone not worried about low-light. The speed setting is fantastic. When we were driving 80 down a highway, I took a picture of an oncoming truck from a long distance, and was able to zoom in CLEARLY on the driver.3. The manual focus ring is great!! Since I am focusing through branches, I can tell the camera exactly what to focus on. This is important. Despite this great feature, I still have trouble with the focus sometimes, it seems clear through the viewfinder, but doesn't turn out.4. BEST OF ALL: the camera buttons are so intutitive, that after a little practice, you don't need to look at them. They are easy to use as you are looking through the viewfinder. I love this! (everything except the dial on top I mean).5. The zoom does live up to its reputation. This is superhandy for sneaky shots of relatives or deer. I have gotten some great deer pictures.Addendum 03/17/08I have now had this camera about 2 years. My review stands as presented. One macro shot I took was called "magazine quality" by a friend. I have learned that the burst mode is not as fast as my dad's Nikon. I have also learned that despite the advertised speed, the camera has a noticeable delay that better brands don't. I would still recommend going up to a Canon/Nikon if you can afford it. If not, this is a great camera.When out birding a few weeks ago, I was on a trail in lots of sun looking through dense trees at an owl. I was able to clearly focus on the owl. My friend who has a $10,000 lens and Canon, did not get a better shot than I did. I was so happy! We got the same quality shot.The zoom on this camera is outstanding! I am also happy I don't have to lug around a huge lens AND I can take movies!
Convenient in hand, immediately shuts down when the receiver is disconnected from the laptop. Nothing to complain about.Did not test the battery life - I'm using it for less then a month.
FANTASTIC !It does everything the specs call for, without compromise.Rugged. Reliable. Flexible. Extrermely high performance.Everything in my Nikon digital system works with it.The price was attractive. I bought one body to try out.The next day I ordered a D80 body for each of my staff photographers.
I paid next to nothing for this and recieved an appropriate level of product. Next time I'll pay a little more and get something I can actually use.
This radio is compact and sounds very good to a guy who has over 12000 hours of flying time.Yes, I am completely deaf in the high freqs. But the radio continuely drifts off frequency which is annoying at best. Because of this one fault I could not recommend this unit to anyone.
These are hands down the most durable headphones I've ever owned. Just tonight did they go on to headphone heaven. I got these bad boys in 2004. That's 9 years of being lugged around, stretched so I can walk across the room while they are still plugged in, and stuffed in a back pack while walking through airports and such. I used to wear them when I walked back and forth to school with a portable cd player (yeah, you young bucks don't know what that is but, onward we go!). I was living in Florida so my ears and hair would sweat on them. I always worried it would ruin them but it didn't. Yeah, the &#34;paint&#34;, as I like to call it, kind of peeled off the padding but not completely and not all the way through to the white cushion. That's expected. But, just tonight did the wiring to the right can come undone. Devastation! I feel as though I need to give them a proper burial. Anyway, 9YEARS FOR $100!!!? SIGN ME UP!Quality you ask? Love it. They make anything you listen to sound that much better. I've mixed with them, recorded with them, and used them for casual listening. Bass and high's response is damn good. Sometimes too good for mixing though. (I know, you aren't supposed to mix in cans but sometimes you have to) They hug the ears so well that it creates a night club atop each lobe. Hence, I am looking for the same exact pair.Cheers, Sony!
I wanted a portable CD/MP3 player to play my meditation and inspiration CDs. I didn't need too many bells and whistles, nothing too fancy, hence I didn't want to pay a lot pf money for features I would never use.This one from Samsung has been perfect. Easy to operate and plays through the CD smoothly. I'm happy with this purchase
Up until recently I was using a Canon BJC-600e printer for all my printing needs for about the past 7 years. It was an economical printer and I put a lot of paper through the BJC-600e cheaply by using 3rd party ink. The BJC-600e used 4 low cost individual ink tanks. Depending on how much of a certain color was used in newsletters, one color or another would definitely get used up more than another. Only the empty ink tank would need to be replaced. From that past experience I am convinced that individual color ink tanks are the most economical way to go so I looked for a replacement. The Canon i950 is what I was looking for. It uses 6 individual ink tanks. Two of them (photo cyan and photo magenta) are to give photographic prints more realism.My only difficulty so far with the i950 was with its initial setup. It took an extremely long time for the print head to become "primed" upon its initial out of the box use. I did deep cleaning many (over 20) times before the ink made its way from the cartridges through the print head and finally unto the page. This took so long (several hours) that I thought the printer was defective and was about to send it back for replacement. The manual does not mention this as being a problem. Now that the print head is primed, the printer works flawlessly.Standard paper printing of documents is fast and they look great. Photos are excellent, near photo lab quality. I couldn't ask for more.P.S. Don't forget to purchase a standard USB cable. A cable doesn't come with the printer.==================================================Fast forward to October 15th 2005.Print head is shot after 2 yearsI originally wrote a review on this printer July 12, 2003. Well here it is 2 years and 3 months later and the print head is shot. Only genuine Canon ink cartridges have been used during the entire time. The printer suddenly stopped printing one of the colors. Also some of the nozzles are non functioning on the other colors (per the nozzle check pattern). As a matter of fact, when pulling out the print head and inspecting it, I can see where a couple of the traces on the flex circuit to the head have actually burned. Looks like an electrical short in the print head must have occurred. A new head for the printer costs $100. I guess I'll be pitching the printer.To be fair, up until the print head failed, I have been extremely happy with the printer and the professional results it produced. It is just a bummer to toss out a printer that was fairly expensive at the start.I am still undecided what I'll buy for as a replacement printer. If I buy another inkjet, I will definitely be an inkjet that uses individual cartridges for each color. However I am seriously considering a low cost color laser printer. Color laser printers are starting to get to be affordable ($400 range) and the cost per page is much less than a inkjet. On the minus side, color laser printers do not do as good of a job printing photos. However if I really wanted a professional photo, I had it printed at a photo lab anyway.
I bought this card for my Kodak CX7430. 256 mb is more than enough for my needs. I have been using it for a while now and am very pleased with it. The card is easily puts the pictures from my camera onto my computer. There have never been any errors or file corruptions. The memory card is particularly easy for me because I have a slot for it in the front of my CPU. For people who do not have this slot, the camera can hook up to the computer and transfer files from both the internal memory and the card. I recommend Kingston because I have never had a problem with any of their products, and they offer a lifetime warrenty.
still hard to believe that a lens so small,and light weight can be so sharp,and accurate in today's digital age.i used one on a d700 at a family reunion,and was very impressed with the overall performance.sharpness,color,and ease of use were great!you cant go wrong with this very inexpensive,best kept secret.
This is my second Harmony 880 purchased as a gift for my daughter. She had no trouble programming it and uses the Harmony instead of the other five remote controls she had -- life is good.No complaints or problems.
If you own a visor, then you need to own a Targus Stowaway keyboard. Your productivity level will triple along with your ability to type. It works great with PalmOS and various third party applications. Use it to take notes in class, telnet, send email, you name it. Then when you are finished, fold it up and its roughly the size of your visor!
This bag is bigger (I have a D40 w/ lens attached, 55mm to 200mm lens and all cables) in it and can still fit 1 or 2 more lenses. Plus there is still room in the side, front and top pockets.The bag I recieved looks alot like the one pictures (Nikon lining). However, the sides and bottom are hard case (nice!)with rubber feet on bottom. Someone else also posted about the Nikon logo on the front... mine was a full metal badge that looks a lot better.Either I was sent the newer model of this bag, or Cameta Camera sent me a better one because the one I ordered was not in stock. Thanks Cameta!Overall, this bag is excellent! Lots of room to grow, lots of pockets, nice hard shell, easy clip pop top design, and it's NIKON.
I have bought this item in the past and it worked great for year and I was needing to replace it because it wouldn't stay in the player. When I got my replacement, it to was ejected from my cassette player, so I'm thinking it's the player, not the adapter.When I get a warm day, I'll do some investigating and repairs and maybe I'll have one that works and a spare!
Looks great out of the box. When I tried to load music I started having problems. There is a built in playlist available and creating another one is near impossible. The documentation is no help. The transfer software it came with did not recognoze the device. WMP 12 did recognize the player but did not see any of the music I draged into the "music" folder from windows explorer. I set up the player to sync with my playlist in WMP and it did transfer the music but not the playlist. After about 2 hours of playing with the setting and looking up help on the internet I decided to return and pay the extra money for something more reliable, compatible and user friendly. I beleive if you have WMP 10 it may work properly.
I got these for $20 from a guy on craigslist two years ago and they still sound fantastic. With a few tweaks, they have a really nice, surprisingly balanced sound.You should turn the the bass level on the back of the subwoofer all-the-way-down otherwise the bass can be a bit boomy. My brother-in-law tweaked his EQ settings in iTunes to boost the treble but I don't think it is necessary.I don't think I've ever gotten a better deal on anything in my life!
hello I would say that the item I receaved was just what I exspeted and more that you very much
I have to frequently reset the modem which is extremely annoying. I have called Linksys numerous times and have spent at least 10 hours with many of their experts trying to solve the problem without resolution. I hate the modem and they have never offered to exchange it or anything.
I BOUGHT THIS SYSTEM A WEEK AGO FROM 6TH AVE ELECTRONICS, WHO DID WHAT THEY SAID THEY WOULD DO AND DELIVERED ON TIME, I GOT IT ALL HOOKED UP ABOUT 2 DAYS AGO. I HAVE TO SAY IT IS A GOOD BARGAIN FOR THE PRICE SO FAR. IF YOU ARE AN AUDIO HEAD LIKE ME THEN YOU WANT OT CONSIDER BUYING ANOTHER CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER RIGHT AWAY, OR A DIFFERENT SYSTEM. I HAVE AN ONKYYO 705 THAT IS THX CERTIFIED AND I USED THE AUDISSEY SPEAKER SET UP TO CALIBRATE THE SPEAKERS. THE RECIEVER IS 5 STARS, BUT THE CENTER CHANNEL OF THIS SPEAKER SYSTEM GETS DROWNED OUT BY THE REST OF THE SYSTEM. i HAVE TO BALST MY SYSTEM TO HEAR WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING, AND ICAN NOT HEAR EVERYTHING I USE TO ON MADDEN 08 WITH MY OLD SYSTEM. TO PUT IT SIMPLY I REPLACED A $300 ALL IN ONE SONY 5.1 SYSTEM. I CAN HEAR MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES MUCH CLEARER WITH A SYSTEM THAT COST AS MUCH AS THESE SPEAKERS COST. i BOUGHT THIS SYSTEM TO START OUT WITH UNTIL I REPLACE IT WITH A THX CERTIFIED SPEAKER SYSTEM. I READ MANY REVIEWS AND WAS DIDSAPOINTED WITH THE OVERALL SOUND. THE REST OF THE SYSTEM SEEMS GOOD. I WILL KNOW WHEN I BUY A NEW CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER JUST HOW GOOD IT IS. I AM RATING THIS AS A 3 STAR BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS JUST THE CENTER CHANNEL OR THE SYSTEM. I WILL KNOW IN ABOUT 3 WEEKS WHERE IT IS REALLY RATED. I ALSO THIN IT IS A 3 STAR BECAUSE OF THE FALSE ADVERTISMENT ON ONKYO' S PART. THE SUB IS ONLY 130 WATTS AND DOES NOT SOUND ANY DEEPER THAN THE 50 WATT SONY SUB THAT CAME WITH THE $300 RECEIVER AND SPEAKER SYSTEM I BOUGHT 4 YEARS AGO. ALSO THE FRONT SPEAKERS ARE MAGNECTLY SHEILDED. THIS IS A GOOD SYSTEM FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER HAD 5.1, 6.1, & 7.1 SOUND SYSTEM. I WISH SOMEONE WOULD HAVE WROTE A REVIEW LIKE THIS BEFORE I BOUGHT THE SYSTEM. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SHOPPING.
This mouse offers exactly what I want in a gaming mouse. Fast response time, no cord to muck up my shots, adjustable sensitivity on the fly, and swappable batteries. I can usually make it through a couple gaming sessions before switching batteries (about 6 hours of intense use), and the warning light gives me enough chance to get somewhere safe before swapping. If you're a gamer who likes wireless mice, this is *the* mouse to get.
I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it after a kayaking trip in TN. My friend insisted we take his and man was that smart. As we may not have been well prepared this was one piece of gear that never failed. Through several rough portages, numerous rapids and full submersion our phone and personal info stayed bone dry and undamaged. Wheather for your GPS, phone or just stuff you want secure, I wouldn't plan a trip without Pelican.
i have many digital photo frames but this one is huge! it has a huge screen and don't quote me on this but its HD wide screen! watch HD videos on it its way cooler than Mr. Roger's picture picture
This printer will print an excellent copy which can be wiped off and will not run if it gets water on it. It is also printed on a post-card backing so you can mail the photo to someone. I am extremely pleased with it. I haven't had it long enough to rate its long term quality, but it is very easy to use, and the prints are said to be fade resistant!
I have had nothing but problems with this reciever - I read lots of good reviews before I bought it but now regret that I did. It has been 1 thing wrong after the other and the quality is not really any better than my old Kenwood KR-A46 which doesn't have surround sound capabilities or any of the features that made the Sherwood so appealing.
For the price I got it for it was excellent value, though the retail is a bit excessive in my opinion.The sound is a huge upgrade over cheapo 2.0 speakers that you get for free with your computer, but does not even approach higher end speakers.If you move up one level to any logitech THX speaker (Z-2300 or Z-5300) you will get clarity, definition, range, and volume that is far beyond what this set can deliver. There is truly no comparison-the resonance of a guitarist's pick on one of those higher end systems becomes a twang on the x-230 and little more than a plucked string on cheapo speakers.Speaking as someone who bought this set for his roommate, owns logitech THX speakers and a reference set of in-ear headphones, my advice is as follows:-if you're looking to spend in this price range, then get these and you will be satisfied. But if you are willing to spend more and are wondering if it's worth the difference, then I'd advise you to move up one level to Logitech Z-2300 or Z-5300 class speakers.-Beyond that, you've got to be REALLY serious about audio to justify any further expenses and you should demo the product in a store. Diminishing marginal returns at work!
This lens is a steal at [...]!! Many people paid over [...] for one of these. I got a nice used one for [...] on ebay. My first day of playing with this thing was like learning to take pictures all over again.First, you have to learn how to hold your camera differently. I don't do it like they show on their website. I hold my camera with my right hand in the normal position, using my left hand to bend and squish the lensbaby with two or three fingers This may seem like an awful hardship at first. Suck it up! No whining! Your fingers will get sore and your hands will shake! You will have so much fun bending the lens around, gently stretching it out when you get too close, and generally taking pointlessly beautiful artistic shots, that you won't care!The second time you use the lens, you will probably have some grand artistic vision of exactly what you want your photo to look like. You may be disappointed. This lens is all about experimentation and spontaneity. If you want to get all precise, get the Composer. Your achy fingers will thank you for spending [...]. The control-freak looks like a royal pain.The downside is this: You're probably going to love this thing so much you'll wish you could do more with it. You can get a few accessories for this lens, and that will keep you entertained for a little while, you will be upset about the prices though. The accessories all work with the newer model lensbabies, so they're not as value-priced as this lens. So if you're enticed by the whole concept, and excited by this review, seriously consider buying one of their new models. You might never regret purchasing this lens, and if you have a kid or a photo-buddy you'll loan them this lens when you get a newer one just to watch somebody else get hooked!A word on quality: You really have to play with it. When you get the sweet spot focus dead on, the sharpness and detail in that spot will freak you out! The bokeh can be funky, but usually it's just a buttery soft blur. I would never in a million years use this lens with a film camera. It is imperative that you be able to see if you got the shot right immediately. 2/3 of the shots I get are not focused exactly where I thought they would be. Using Live View on my Canon 40D helps if the light is good, but when I'm in full manual mode using a soft-boxed flash, it's generally too dark to see the LCD. The LCD can fool you about where the focus point is also. My best results were all through the viewfinder.I kept wanting to get in closer than the lens would allow, so I'll probably spring for the macro kit at [...]. The Wide/tele kit is [...], so that's getting steep. Besides, I'm a wide-angle freak anyway, so the ultra-wide is probably what I want anyway ([...]). This company is going to make tons of money, and probably even push some people towards full-bore tilt-shift photography. You can photoshop-fake some of these effects, but it's NOT THE SAME!! You really just have to try this thing and feel the joy of focusing by fingers and feeling out the shot. Your own artistic abilities may just surprise you!
This is a great polarizer filter that I have own. The quality is excellent. I would recommend this product
I liked this keyboard and I hated this keyboard but the bottom line was that the number key lock did not work correctly. It has a great feel and great media buttons. The mouse is also good but could use some more buttons.
The 3Com Airconnect Wireless LAN PCMCIA card is reasonably good. In my rather large single story home (>5000 sq. ft.), I can get 80% coverage. ...You get a 802.11b wireless card that gives you reasonable coverage, good speed, and great support. I had problems installing it and 3Com support was great, a lot better than Linksys or SMC, though it is only available during business hours. Mine connections to a 3Com HomeConnect Wireless Gateway , with virutally no setup required. I highly recommend this if you are using newbie building a new home network and need support. However, if you know what you are doing, and don't care about service or support, you might want to save a dollars with something from Linksys or SMC. Remember, you get what you pay for.
I previously used a WRT54G for my wireless devices and a BEFVP41 for VPN connectivity, but couldn't get them to do what I needed for broadcasts between the two LANs, so the WRV54G looked like just what I needed. When it's working, it does what I need, but I don't need the frequent partial or complete crashes. I have the rev. 2 hardware and the latest firmware, and have done everything that Linksys has suggested to fix the crashing, but still have to reboot it about once a week.On top of the crashing, there's little annoyances like pulldowns items in menus that don't save values right, and an external log viewer that crashes regularly and runs only on Windoze.I wish I'd just kept the BEFVP41 and gotten a plain access point like the WAP54G to do the same job and saved the hassles. I still hold out some hope that Cisco will update the firmware and fix many of the reliability issues, but I can't recommend the WRV54G before they do. The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one is because with a firmware fix it could still be a nice box.
I bought 5 of these for my home theater system and I'm reasonably satisfied with them. If you turn off the high-frequency enhancer on the front of the speaker, they're a much flatter speaker, which is good. My one complaint is that they seem to drop off around 200Hz, which leaves an annoying hole in the sound between the bottom range of these speakers and the top range of where your subwoofer kicks in. I guess that's pretty common amongst consumer level speaker systems in general. Bose systems are way worse in this regard, which seem to have the entire midrange scooped out. Still, if you can get past this and supplement with a high quality sub with your crossover point set to the top of the capable range, it should sound pretty rich.I'm a professional movie mixer and I work daily on speaker systems that cost more than a nice house, so I have high standards, but for a modest, low-profile home theater setup these sound pretty good.
Lowepro's Lens Case 2 is a slightly smaller version of their ultra heavy duty Lens Case 3, and will accommodate lenses up to about four inches in diameter, and eight inches in height. Lens Case 2 is attractive and well-constructed, with a solid layer of padding about a quarter inch thick on the sides, the flip up cover, and on the bottom. The interior of the case is roomy enough for any but the largest lenses. The cover has twin zippers, with Lowepro's standard nylon pull tabs. Lens Case 2 provides substantial protection, at very reasonable price. With much thicker padding, Lens Case 3 is better suited to larger and heavier telephoto lenses.On the back side of the case is Lowepro's SlipLock connector, which allows it to be attached to Lowepro gear with SlipLock provisions, as well as an ordinary belt or strap. Typical a telephoto lens is quite heavy, so you really need a connector that is sturdy and secure, and Lowepro's system seems up to the task. It has a 2 inch wide flap, that has nearly 4 inches of Velcro material for basic attachment. For additional security, there is a fold over flap, and four loops that can be used to tie down the case. The SlipLock connector system is sturdy, and very secure. When properly attached, it would take a great deal of force to rip this case off.While I generally prefer Tamrac's camera bags to Lowepro gear, when it comes to lens cases, the design of Lowepro cases is simply superior to Tamrac's. As a owner of both brands, I find that Lowepro does a better job with padding, the pull tabs are more convenient, and most of all, the SlipLock system is vastly more secure than what Tamrac provides. This may be brand heresy, but as SlipLock components will also fit on Tamrac bags with MAS (Modular Accessory System) provisions, if you are seeking maximum protection, there is absolutely no reason not to take a walk on the wild side, and attach a Lowepro lens case to a Tamrac bag.
Sound is good. The earpieces, however, should have some type of cushion or padding to ease placement in the ear and also secure them in the ear. They can shift when user is perspiring.
These batteries are great. They last very long. Great performance. Low charging time. The normal batteries that came with the camera were dead in an hour. But these batteries last about 3 times of filling the whole memory with photos in the camera. may be more.Definitely a must have for A Nikon 3200 Coolpix.
A lot of people here seem to have reception trouble. I don't. If you can get get reception with a walkman or Sansa or the like, then the RadioShark should work fine for you. I have no reception trouble at all.What it is, exactly, is a radio that is plugged into the usb port of your comp. It plays through your comp speakers and is controlled by a small applet tuner. You may set the applet to record radio programs on a timed or Tivo-type basis if you like. Set the applet to the stations you like then switch stations with two clicks. If you have keyboard controls for media, you can also control on/off and volume from the keyboard-That's the part I like.I used to listen to streaming download of a station I liked at work and controlled the speakers with the keyboard. When I got a call, hit the button to kill the speakers, take and finish the call, hit the button again for sound return. Perfect-makes me sound so professional to not have a radio blaring in the background of my business calls. I guess too many of us were doing that because the IT guys started blocking media sites. I think it must have been some SILLY bandwith issue. The RadioShark brought back my system. I am now a very happy camper.
After reading the reviews I thought this would be a great item for as a hands free device for my cell phone. I don't like blue tooth's. It was not even close to being compatible with my cell phone. Plus it is made out of the cheapest plastic and I am sure it would break the first time I used it. Just avoid this item.
Very good product! Dey dont fall out!!!!! Very comfortable n sturdy n stylish n adequate n helpful n hit n pretty
We loved, loved, loved our first DVD player, a Toshiba that worked flawlessly, except on one scene of one particular disc which was damaged anyway. But we wanted a multi-disc player, so when we found this Toshiba at a very reasonable price, we jumped. It actually plays the damaged disc flawlessly, and purports to play CD-Rs (which our old player wouldn't) and MP3s (which is a feature I haven't tried, mostly because I'm not really interested (I hook up my iPod to my stereo instead when I want to hear MP3s over my big speakers (which I don't usually...))).Overall, it's a great player. The DVD playback is flawless, picture and audio-wise. And CDs sound great, too. I haven't tried the MP3 functionality or the CD programming features; I mostly use the system to watch movies. We use component video to connect directly to our Sony WEGA 32&quot; TV. It's phenomenal. Star Wars and Lord of the Rings both look perfect, better even than in the theatre, though they are smaller. Funnily enough, the high picture quality reveals the flaws in the transfer of The Matrix, which is unfortunate, since I love that movie, but that's probably more to do with our TV than the DVD player.The remote is comfortable and attractive, much better than Sony's remotes. However, the most important button, PAUSE, is one of the hardest to find by touch. I like to watch movies in the dark and even when I have the lights on, I still don't want to have to look for the pause button. Take a note from Tivo, guys, and make the Pause button the most prominent and easiest to find by touch! My other complaint about the remote system is that although it is possible to access any disc via the disc skip button on the remote, I would like button on the remote to behave the same way as the button on the machine, i.e. I should be able to skip immediately onto the next disc by pressing it multiple times instead of waiting for one to load. I guess that's a personal preference issue.A word to the wise: don't pick up the player and tilt it with discs inside. They will fall out of their trays and wrack you with worry as you hope none of them break when you open the tray to correct your mistake. None of my discs were scratched or broken when I did this. It's a stupid mistake, but learn from my experience!Besides the disc jumble, installation is a snap. Every output you might need is on the back, including fiber optic for the audio, which I recommend (although our Sony receiver doesn't have a fiber-in for the DVD, and I have to use the CD setting, what's with that?), component video, PCM audio, and RCA audio and video. Component video is king for analog sets, and I recommend that route if your TV supports it. I haven't checked out the PCM and RCA outs perform.So what's bad about this player? My remote quibbles are minor annoyances. But here's the problem: for whatever reason, it just will not play some DVDs. I started noticing the problem when we bought the new Beauty and the Beast special edition DVD for our daughter, two months after we got the player. I got as far as the menu, but the movie would never start, or the player would behave erratically. Since then, I've noticed about 30% of Netflix movies cause the same problem or won't play at all, which is what my copies of The Princess Bride and 2001 do. I have to resort to watching those on our old DVD player on our smaller, bedroom TV. Even Star Wars hangs up every third time I watch it or so. I don't know if the B&amp;B DVD caused the problem or was just the first indication. All I know is that I feel cheated by the whole thing, since I'm well beyond all the warranty and exchange periods now. Buyer beware!
I have a Rebel XT and battery grip. Unfortunately this particular strap just doesn't work very well with that combination. The two connector end that attach the camera are simply two long with no way to shorten them. With the hand strap connected, the strap itself is about 8" from the camera.
The best mouse I have had before.It is handy, and well designed.Grip is really comfortable, beats every mouse.The only thing i don't like is the large usb receiver.
A fast 16x burner from Pioneer with a easy to use and versatile software suite included with it. I'm now a fan of Ulead's CD burning and DVD conversion/burning software. It requires little exploration to burn a DVD from nearly any video file. 16x media isn't out yet so a 4.7 GB burn takes about 7 min at 8x. The black bezel matches with my custom case too.
My wife and I have been shooting the Sony system for several years. We shoot professionally for a conference brochure print publication, inside shooting, no staged shots, using the artificial lighting in the hotel meeting rooms. We also do trade stock shots primarily of landscape scenes in Hawaii, so we push cameras pretty hard. The 707 was fun, but slow, almost unusable for brochure work, the 717 was a big improvement and the 828 is truly awesome. The colors are great, the operating system is fast, you will never lose a shot even with indoor sports, the shooting modes help you adapt to any situation. The 8 Mega Pixel (MP) means you can take a full body shot and if you find you need a head shot instead you have plenty of resolution. Sony has really worked on the layout of buttons and that is a major improvement, no more accidental white balance disasters. And the control modes wheel appears to be more robust ( I touched the 717 wheel with some suntan lotion on my hand and it removed all the painted modes ).The 828 is my favorite digital and with 8 MP I can get the speed to print of digital with every bit of the quality of 35mm film at this point. My wife prefers the Canon EOS-10D with the 828 as her second favorite and to be sure you can put some very fast lenses on that Canon body.My advice to you if you are considering buying is to avoid anything on the low end, if you get less than 5 MP your shots are not worth printing. Don't scrimp on memory sticks either, you would be amazed at how fast you go through a 128M memory stick shooting 8 MP shots and we won't even talk about TIFF mode.And if you invest the money in an 828, really push it. Read your manual and see what this critter is capable of. Play with the nightshot mode, it really works! Some of my favorite shots are from a shark tank with nightshot, it looks like I was actually swimming with the beasts. Try to catch something fast like a bird with the burstmode; what a great way to fill a memory stick with a single button push. Play with the AE lock, it really takes a picture with dificult lighting over the top.These are great days to be alive, who would have ever guessed we would have tools like the Sony 828 at a sub 1k pricepoint? Now, I can dream about the 929 30 MP so I can do digital medium format work!
This player is top notch with the better quality latest dvd's.However,with older dvd's that have a lot of picture artifacts due to older technology it's not as good as it's brother the 970.I have a Sony 60" LCD WEGA non SXRD 1080i Tv.(1HDMI port)Obviously I can't rate it in 1080p,but I bet it's top notch in 1080p!For me the 970 works better even though the 981 was recomended for 50" and larger screens.I have not seen any jaggies or picture noise ie;macroblocking with the 970 and the picture quality is "unreal"!! Smooth film like ,clean ,wounderful face detail and amazing "color"!The 981 has great color as well and maybe a little better detail with faces,hower it seems to expose picture artifacts that the 970 does not.I will keep the 981 because of it's outstanding performance with top quality dvds.For all around performance (for me)I love the DV970HD ! I think the Oppo's are both top notch,thats why I have both! In the applications that I use each player for,they both produce picture quality that's darn near High Definition. Good Luck, I hope this review helps !
This version of Expression is ok. I was expecting a much more rounded and intuitive product from Microsoft. It is still light years behind Dreamweaver. Not too many new features for my personal use. If you have the last version of Front Page don't waste the money on this product. Wait until Microsoft makes some real changes in the software before upgrading.
This system is excellent for the price.Plenty of power for my intentions and is simple to hook-up.DVD and CD and Tuner modes are very good with simple remote operation.I would recommend this system to all.who wish a low cost unit with good sound quality.
I took this bag to Europe last year, with a Leica M8, notebook and a few accessories; walking all over. It was unobstrusive and yet beautiful; tucked right under my arm, out of harms (and pickpockets) way; and small enough to fit with another small bag into my carry-on. It was light and roomy enough; perfect for what I used it for.
I a very hard on my headphones, so I usually have pairs that I use when working out, doing yardwork, etc. and higher quality ones I wear when relaxing or on a plane. These are a great deal for the former purpose. Yes, they die after about 6 weeks or so and need to be replaced, but I would rather drop the $5+ on a pair of these than buying more expensive sets. And with the current price of [...] and Amazon's deal giving you $5 in free downloads with purchase, you are only really dropping $.32 for the pair. At that price, I'll keep buying them every couple weeks.
Assuming they fit your budget, these are excellent speakers for any computer system. Room-rattling bass for those that want it, but can thankfully be set to taste. Combine these with a good 5.1 sound card, put in your favorite CD or DVD and you'll suddenly notice there's material on the soundtrack that you've never heard before. I haven't noticed any of the hum that other reviewers mentioned, but I also have all the speakers several feet away, as Logitech suggests.Surprisingly, they can also serve as a very nice-sounding, home theater package for the minimalist, having a practically non-existent footprint. If you've already got a DVD player and your satellite/cable receiver is digital, you'll probably find they have digital coax and/or optical outputs and will connect directly to the Z680's controller. If your TV room is 15' x 20' or less, they've got plenty of power, though the remote control range and form factor could be better.
Pros:Sound quality is decent. Bass goes pretty low and the highs go pretty high without crackling. Bass is strong but not overpowering. Maybe a little not as strong as i would like. Also they are pretty stylish and feel well manufactured. Fit good enough that they won't fall out.Cons:The fit is terrible. The only way to help this is to pull them out some but then sound is more muffled, bass isn't there, and they are more likely to fall out your ear. It could be my ear but the design is obviously terrible. They aren't sleek at all but bulky at the base and i simple don't see how sony expected them to fit comfortably at all into someones ear, especially with the sharp outer edges where it touches ur ear. I simply don't get how they were designed with so many corners and expected to fit into the inside of someone's ear. Unless u have big obama ears that will losen them up on the inside of ur ear.Other thoughts:If you are gonna buy these, get them from a store at home, i got them from walmart for the same price as they were on amazon. This way you can try them on first or make a quick return like i am thinking about going to do tomorrow. If comfort is anything you're looking for when buying headphones, i would look elsewhere.
Got this len from Cameta through Amazon. Perfect transaction, good communication quick shipping well packed.The lens was bad. It was soft on left side and 2.8 was full of flare it improved stopped down but was not right.The focus also was very noisy. Cameta accepted a return and promptly shipped another. The the next lens is probably as good as this lens gets although some claim exceptional performance equal to pro OEM.I have no issues with its auto focus. The focus is accurate. It makes more noise than my 18-70 AFS lens but less than my 28-200 D series and about the same volume as my 28-105D while the sound is different. It has a nice sound to it unlike my first copy where there was a raggedy uncertainty about it. It is quite fast and accurate. Not being a church shooter the sound of a servo motor/drive is OK by me. It really makes the focus confirmation beep superfulous. When the motor stops you know you are there. My AFS lens always makes me wonder if it did anything as I keep the beep set to off.At the F2.8 aperature the image files it produces have some things going on. They are not as sharp and exhibit underexposure by about 1/2 to maybe 1 F stop. They sharpen up and the exposure is correct at F3.5 and sharper still at F4.The sharpness gets better as you stop down to about F11. The 2.8 image looks like a vignete both in sharpness and exposure it is much darker at the edges. I am guessing that Sigma wanted it this way for portraits. As my family ages I am maybe not so interested in needle sharp representations. With this lens if I use F 2.8 it will soften some of the experience lines and I sort of like a portrait to be darker on the edges. If there is a perfect person ie, a kid then I can just stop down to F4 and it sharpens up nicely. The test I shot on a raggedy anne doll show that there is not much difference in depth of field between 2.8 and 4 at the point of focus. The raggedy anne is about the size of a newborn baby. Both eyes would not be in focus at 2.8 or 4 with the subject turned about 30 degrees from dead straight mug shot. My point is that maybe to much is made of 2.8 for shooting where the real benifit is maybe better autofocus in low light.The rendering of color is a little different than my Nikkors. It seems to have a little colder rendition when outside but the same indoors if that makes any sence. I had heard of a warmer cast with Sigma lens but this lens does not exhibit that trait.Well it is not a Nikkor 24-70 but I did'nt expect it to be for $$$ against$$$$ and like most lens it is a compromise. The build quality seems very high, fit and finish are nice and it has some heft to it indicating more metal than plastic in its construction. It comes with petal hood and very nice case with belt loops and camera strap loops. 1 year international and 3 year USA for total 4 years. You pay postage both ways.Worth noting is this is a full frame lens. I am using it on a D200 DX format so your results on full frame or a 6 megapixel dx format cam may be worse or better! Hope this is helpful, Dennis
I've had mine a couple of months now. They are great for watching TV while my wife is sleeping. The sound quality is very good and they are reasonably light weight and comfortable for hours of wear. I haven't tried them while cutting the grass, but I suspect they will not be suitable due to the open air design.Reception is strong and clear, with only minor buzzing while passing through in-home interference. I bought rechargable batteries and they last a long time. I haven't timed them, but it's rated at 22 hours, however, I think it's much more than that. I haven't had to charge the batteries since I got them. To mute the commercials, I simply turn off the 'phones. This keeps the transmitter from timing out due to a lack of signal coming from the TV. I like that they give you all the adapters, RCA, and 1/4 inch.There are better models, but for the money, you can't beat these for value.
I use this cable to connect my laptop to a stereo receiver on my workbench. So far it has work well and is absent of any hum or electrical interference.
This is a great device. However, I left it in the front part of my backpack (where the pencils go) and it broke - even with the case. It's a nice machine when it lasts...
Best quality ear phones, sound quality is awsome, light wieght. Cord length is little less...
I had issues with some PAC KNWUSBAV cables which are supposed to be the replacement of the KCAIP300V cables and couldn't get it to work with my KVT719DVD and bought this cable and it all worked great. Thanks.
UPDATE: 2/22/2012 Left Channel failed after 2 years - Down to 2 stars!Please read my review of the HEAD-DIRECT RE2s for background.I received the Sennheiser CX300-Bs in 5 business days.The thing I noticed immediately when I connected the CX300-Bs to my laptop was a very faint hiss. My wife could not hear it when she tried them. I did not bother to try them on my IPhone.I did a laptop-only comparison against the Sony MDR-EX51LPs, the RE2s, and the CX300-Bs repeatedly and conclude that the CX300-Bs sound thin to me - they have good response to the higher-end but so-so in the middle and not as base-strong as the Sonys. The Sonys have good response to the low end and so-so response to the middle and better response to the high end. I think the RE2s have a balanced response and bring out the middle perfectly as compared to the other two. I actually preferred the Sony's over the CX300-Bs and that was a shocker!My wife liked the CX300-Bs a lot after she compared them against the RE2s on her Zune so she is going to keep them to replace her stock Zune headphones, which she was hitherto happy with. She liked the higher-end response of the CX300-Bs. She has ADD, by the way, so maybe that has something to do with it(smile).Everyone's physiology and tastes are different so choosing the best earbuds for you is a matter of preference I suppose. I'll be letting the children decide which they prefer. Should be interesting.I gave the Sennheiser CX300-Bs a 3 review because I did not like them very much at all but my wife loved them. If she were reviewing them I'm sure she'd score them higher, as others have.For me the RE2s are the best I've tried! I think they have the best balanced-response. If I could give them a 6 score I would!Good Luck! What you like is what's important.
I bought the Targus overnight roller for my spouse. They bought a new laptop that has a 17" screen & we had the hardest time finding an overnight suitcase for it. They travel quite a bit & they like to have a bag they can at least pack 1 days worth of clothes in & their laptop so they can stow it onboard. The Targus TM2900 17 Trademark II fit the bill & my spouse is very pleased with it.
Another first class sales experience from Amazon! This little product does exactly what it is supposed to do. It is loud enough to scare most away. Just dont turn it on until you have it mounted because if the magnet is not next to the unit it will go off. I, at first thought it was defective until i realized what was going on. All in all worth the money.
The Olympus DM-10 Digital Voice Recorder works like a charm, recorded lectures clearly with almost no static and minimum background sound. The only downside to this great recorder is its incredibly small memory, I mean come on Olympus, a 64 MG memory is obsolete in 2005. This recorder records 2hr of high quality sound, or 22hr of poor. I just record the HQ and transfer the file to my computer after each time I use it. I wish this devise had a way to upgrade memory. The software is cheap and of no use, if using XP, don't bother installing it, windows will recognize the driver automatically. The dm-10 is also an mp3 player, though only 60min of music can be uploaded; it plays adequately wma and mp3s.In conclusion, great devise, unreasonably small memory.
I just finished writing a Zip 100 Drive review, so search on my nickname and 'zip' in Reviews (or look up All My Reviews, as the Zip review will be the same date as this one, nicely alongside).Basically, you need these old Zip drives to enable your DOS machines to 'talk to' your newer Windows machines. And you or your parents or your grandparents, will have such older files (I'm 59, so I guess I qualify in the granny category). So maybe give this as a gift to them, or carry it over to their house and help them preserve the old files. For you will need those old files, for nostalgia, tax and legal purposes, eventually.
I have had this MP3 player for about 10 months now. It is NOT very difficult to program at all. The built in recording mode might not get used much but it is a nice feature. Anyone worried about breakage should realize that it just needs a little careful handling. I would not want to drop any of my electronic devices. My buttons have not even begun &quot;falling off&quot;.One little inconvenience is that I wish the Jukebox software would transfer the tunes in the order that they were on the original CD.
This product really does work great. Just plug and play and holds the reciever under the mouse for storage. Uses 1 AA batt and last a long time. Everyting is great and for my laptop, works perfect. Nevertheless, if you have the storage, I would get a normal mouse that is cordless with USB for a laptop. It's so small that my mits have to stretch and arc over the top more and it puts more strain on the top of my hand than I would like during extended use. However, I am also 6'3", 195lbs, and a high school teacher and so I have reasonably big hands and if you are a person who is smaller than I, you might find it perfect. And if you are very small, like a child, this mouse if fun and nice and you should ask your parents to buy it for you.
This router is horribly unreliable! I replaced it with a Linksys, which hasn't had any problems. How does D-Link get away with selling this garbage?
I am currently using the card in both a HP iPAQ 2495 PDA and Casio Exilim EX-Z850 digital camera. Both cards have worked well in both devices without loss or curruption of data. However, I have not noticed any appreciable increase in speed of data transfer when compared to older vesions of SanDisk SD cards.
You can't beet this TV for the price. TV was delivered 7 days from order. Excellent picture quality. I use mine with DirecTV HD, a standard DVD player, and a Blueray DVD player. Two friends have also purchased this TV after they saw mine!
This extension cable does exactly what it's advertised to do. The "outdoor" connection is a little odd and seems a lot bulkier than it needs to be. It's not a hardcore, hermetically sealed connection so I don't understand why it's so big. The rubber cover is slightly loose fitting around the wire which kind of defeats the purpose, but that makes it easier to install. The cable to cable connection will be midway along the length of your 50+ foot cable run. Regardless, unless the fitting is too big for your application this should work just fine.
I bought this camera case as part of the three-pack offered (camera, camera case and memory disk) as a gift and the camera case was way too tight for the camera. I was embarrassed when they went to put the camera in the case and it didn't fit. I expected it to be a snug fit in order to protect the camera, but it didn't even come close to fitting on the camera. Unless I had a one-off case, I can't imagine why this case is being offered with this camera because they aren't close to being a match.
I love this thing -- it works every time. My computers, both running Windows XP Pro, find it every time I turn it on. I used it to house a hard drive I removed from another computer, so I would have easy access to my files without having to transfer them.However, I found it a little difficult to assemble after attaching the drive. There is a cable that runs the full length of the case and you have to make sure that the cable is in exactly the right place or the case won't close because of the cable sticking out.Jessie
What can I say .. Awesome Value for the price! Quick service. I would definatly do business with this vendor again.
Turn on the bass and it's amplified bass noise, no mid-range. Turn off and it cuts out all of the bass and only has treble. No crisp clear sound. My earbuds work far better than this and are a lot cheaper. I was expecting amplified bass drum sound with a full mid-range, but it was hard to hear singing with the amplified bass noise. Kinda like listening to your neighbors stereo in your house where you only hear the bass but the music is muffled. I would not recommend this to anyone.
I hate this product. The reception is so bad. I have bought another tyoe to use that works great.
Does not play any type of video, the ads & description lie!! Spend hours upgrading firmware, trying different codecs but the video just won't work. Try to get support! Kodak should be ashamed of themselves!!
Excellent product, was immediately recognized by several computers and my car audio system. It has worked just great. I use it for MP3 files. The unit plugs into my car audio system and was compatible with that syatem as well.
got an ipod last year and screen shot. Got a replacement this year, dead a few months later. 3 phone calls and many hours later, was told the replacement only warrenty for 90 days. To fix it, cost $264. You must be kidding. bad service, bad quality, dead battery all the time. good bye Ipod. I am getting a sony NW-HD5
Love this Sansa, Tech support was very helpful with a firmware updade to support the Korean language to make it more comfortable for my wife to use. Pictures look great on the unit but are fussy to get on and in the proper orientation. The unit is full but with the expansion slot you can carry lots of extra media with you. very nice sound, FM works great, happy with the choice to go with the sansa e260.
Excellent camera, fairly user friendly, I have never owned a SLR camera before so I am learning...Fabulous pictures, especially close up and landscapes..awesome...would highly recommend.
Love the small keyboard. Alot less fatique to my right arm because I don't have to reach over a numeric pad to get to my mouse.
If the iTrip much away from the radio the signal lost and no good sound
This kit is great and a great value also. Had more then I needed to get up and running!!!
I love these trackballs.This is my third purchase of the Kensington trackball, this time for my computers at work.Good price and they do what I need done.
Giving the number of stellar reviews this camera has received, I guess the Digital Rebel can do no wrong.I switched from a Canon Powershot G2, a camera with which I took over 14,000 pictures. I loved my G2 but it had seen way too much action. Plus, I wanted the luxury of interchangable lenses. My wife had a normal film Rebel SLR, so for sake of compatibility, I figured I'd stick with Canon again.One Digital Rebel and $2000 in lenses later, I'm happy to say that I'm very pleased. The quality over your average Point & Shoot cameras is significant. The Rebel opened a whole new door for me when it came to post-processing. I found myself encouranged to use Photoshop, putting some spin on otherwise poor photographs. Yes, the Rebel does have a significant learning curve, especially if you move away from the Point and Shoot settings. I had to learn nomenclature and settings, but figured it out eventually. The manual was fairly helpful in this regard.If you are worried about moving from a PnS camera system to the Prosumer side, don't be. The Rebel does have those PnS settings. The only thing you'll be sacrificing is Movie Mode, as the mirror occludes the sensor. Well...you might be sacrificing some cash as you discover the multitude of EF and EF-S lenses that Canon has to offer.If you do purchase the kit with the 18-55mm EF-S lens, be prepared to exchange it for something else. For the record, I purchased three lenses with this camera - a 17-40mm 4.0/L for outdoor photography, a 50mm 1.4f lens for indoor portrait work, and a 75-300mm USM IS for aircraft and wildlife photography. Just like the camera, each of those lenses has served me well.
Other reveiws have expressed my thoughts eloquently so I'll just caution anyone who is considering purchasing this book... it really stinks.The more I read, the more frustrated I became... numerous characters and plot lines introduced early on that go nowhere... pages and pages of uninteresting description of peripheral incidents (dreams, snake hunting, bla bla bla) that do nothing to propel the plot forward and only challenge the reader's endurance... and most fatally, a main character who is completely unlikable: a snotty, know-it-all, uppity little brat. So, if the reader doesn't care about (loathes, in my case) the main character, then why suffer 480 pages of her musings and very slight adventures?I confess, I stopped reading it about 1/3 of the way through. By then I couldn't stand Harriet, the over-written emptiness of the plot, Donna Tartt- for this excruciatingly self-conscious effort to be literary, and myself- for not doing my homework and finding out this book was a dud before spending big bucks.Like many others, I waited 10 years for this after loving The Secret History, but my disgust with it has nothing to do with unfulfilled expectations or disappointment in Ms. Tartt. It is just a really lousy, boring, plotless, obnoxious piece of work, no matter who the author. That it was Donna Tartt only makes it tragic. One can only guess the pressure of creating another great novel distracted her from what she did so well the first time: engage the reader with a well-paced, tightly-written, compelling story. Hopefully a dose of humility from reading so many sour reviews will bring her back down to earth, so she can write again for us mortals.In the meantime, if you really must read The Little Friend, get thee to a library!
This switch is everything I could want in an a/b switch.Easy to use, easy to understand, has volume control, microphone jack, as well as headset jack.Works great.
Unlike the previous reviewer, I will base my opinion on cost, value, durability etc. I agree with their review in the sense that UNDER HARD USE Gemini units will not stand up. However, unlike radio stations, most users are not running their equipment 24x7x365 and swapping discs after every track and thus won't likely be burning out their CD player in a few months... As Amazon's own ad reads "For DJs that require an inexpensive solution, while still providing essential features"... This unit would be best used in smaller clubs/churches/restaurants where the equipment isn't being jostled around running gig to gig.No this unit isn't Denon or Numark that comes with $1000+ price tag. This is a ~$200... and it is worth every penny... (& and for ~$29 you can add a 2nd year's warrantee if you are the cautious type)
I purchased a 256 mg Kingstron Datatraveler USB drive over other drives mainly because of the Kingston name and the 5 year warranty. It has a nice, sleek design. Installation on my Dell PC running XP was plug 'n play. However, when I started transferring files, the device was obviously slow. I re-read the spec sheet which stated it was USB 1.1 compliant and USB 2.0 "compatible". No transfer speeds were mentioned on the package. I did more research and decided to return the device to the store where I bought it. I then purchased a Lexar 2.0 Pro and transferred the same files at what seemed 4x the speed of the Kingston. If you don't care about speed and are more concerned about warranty, then Kingston is for you. The Lexar device "only" comes with a 2 year warranty.
Wanted TV, radio for the new kitchen that could hide in a cabinet and got the added bonus of CD, DVD and iPod players! Use this every day. Not the DVD/CD player so much. Great!
I can't say enough good things about this camera!!! I had a Fujifilm finepix 2650, but on the 28th of May, the last day of my vacation I dropped it taking what was going to be the last picture before we headed home, after that I couldn't get the lens to focus, so the hunt was on for a new one, I knew I wanted a Fuji because I really liked my 2650, but I couldn't find that model; except one's that were refurbished and I didn't want to go that route. I looked at this camera and it had everything I was looking for and more. I'm very happy with my purchase and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one or maybe two, especially from this seller, excellent service and fast delivery. It takes beautiful pictures, it's very easy to navigate, and I love the fact that there's sound on the video clips, that's something the 2650 did not have. I haven't been able to put this thing down. Thank you Amazon and buyers_store excellent service as always. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone who is in the market for a new camera.Bonaroo
The idea is great but within a month of folding it up and taking it to the gym, the folding part broke. The hinges are cheap, cheap, cheap. The shuffle attachment is great and the fit is comfortable but the folding up part of the contraption is poorly made despite the obvious desire for owners of this headset to use it in active situations. Am going to try the flexible wired design by other vendors.
Great product, was pretty simple to install and I have had no problems since instilaton. I never had it skip and I have driven down some very bumpy roads. Also it works great you just pick a radio station that you like then leave it there on that station. I would recommend this product to anyone.
I was sent the HDMI cable and received a note from the Post Office stating it was returned due to insufficient postage. I was out of town and not able to pay the postage before it was returned. I am still waiting for this to be sent back to me.
I've paired my DV64's with this center channel speaker. These speakers replaced my Bose 301's and my DCM center.This is a huge upgrade. Very high quality sound at an affordable price. You can't go wrong..I also bought an Onkyo TX-sr504..This is a high current bargain priced receiver. People that have listened to my system and say it's as good as their 2,000 system.I bought everything through Amazon partner companies. All for about $500.00...Great service. Everything delivered on time and in perfect condition.
The crimper: I have been very satisfied with this crimp tool. comfortable grip, 4 pin, 6 pin, and 8 pin plugs all in one tool without changing dies. that ratchet function is nice if you happen to for whatever reason not squeeze hard enough on the first go. even the built in shielding stripper is pretty good for one thats built into the crip tool, takes a little practice to find the right pressure so you dont nick the pairs inside. also, built in striper for silver satin cat3 works greatThe stripper: a nice add in, adjustable for whatever cables you are using (for example outdoor cabling has rather thick shielding, and sometimes multiple layers). however, i tend to only bring it out when there are lots of cables to be terminated in a row.The punchdown tool: works as expected. Personally i prefer the non-impact for 110's as usually its the backside of a walljack and the impact of some tools can be rough on the plastic if it doesnt cut the first time.Use: I have been using this professionally for about half a year, no problems, perfect crimps, very satisfied. This would also be a great tool / bundle for the weekend warrior cabling up their home.
WTF! i picked up a pair of these during the holidays under the "today's deals" on amazon for less than $60 and what are they doing giving them away? I started out a little scepticle getting "another" set of ear buds thinking they were all bad based on the actual driver size and "in ear" placement. These absolutely blew me away. So much in fact, I ran bass tests through them to see just how "low" they would go. Incredible! They also come with a WIDE assortment of soft rubber ear caps to get the best fit for almost any ear. My only complaint is that the packaging states a 90 degree plug and that was not true. It was straight. Great quality of buds! I almost feel like i need to hide them away, cuz it'll be a while before this price comes around again!!! Thanks AMAZON!
Plugged it in and it worked right away. I use it for backing up my music and pictures. So easy to use and not too expensive.
After clicking for a long time, with my Canon 400D, my little finger used to get strained, as I have big hands.After getting the grip, not only does the grip make my hands "full", but it also looks like a 5D now :D :D
Works like a charm. Fits into my laptop and I can once again travel charger free.
This camera is excellent! I used something very similar as a Videographer at the local TV station. This camera to me is just as nice as the $40,000 DVC Pro camera!! Great quality picture, excellent for Johnny's Soccer games! Has a built in digital stabilizer for those with shaky hands. Overall the best small camera I have EVER USED!!!
The Curse of Chalion is one of the best fantasy novels of the latest years. It belongs to that rare category, which also contains Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, C.S.Lewis' Perelandra, Miller's Canticle for Leibowitz, or Anderson's Orbit unlimited, which combine an interesting adventure plot with important ethical dilemmas and deep questions about the nature of man and God.In this novel, as deftly crafted as her Vorkosigan saga, Lois McMaster Bujold has pushed further the bounds of subcreation (as defined by Tolkien in his paper On fairie stories). She presents us, not just a coherent imaginary universe, but even a strange God, which rather than three persons displays five. However, under the superficial differences, this God is not unrecognizably different from the one we have heard about (I don't dare say that we know).Cazaril, the hero, is clearly a figure of Christ: his death becomes the rent between the worlds, through which one of the divine persons enters the world of matter to lift the curse of Chalion, a kind of original sin. He is even, in some sense, resurrected. This parallel, however, does not push the story out of its logical lines, but is smoothly embedded in it. In fact, one could say, it is the other way around: the story pushes the message and makes it take the appropriate form for the world being described, in a show of the literary masterly of the author.The book is interspersed with pearls worthy of being remembered. The following are a few of them:To a man of certain age... all young ladies start to look delightful. It's the first symptom of senility.[God] does not grant miracles for our purposes, but for [His purposes].Prayer, he suspected... was putting one foot in front of the other. Moving all the same.Men have always a choice - if not whether, then how, they may endure.[God is] on our side... can we fail?... Yes... and when we fail, [God does] too.
I have been using this mouse for about six months. I originally loved the fact that I was able to game without a cord. However, I've found that my typical gaming weekends require battery swap outs almost every two days. It is nice to be able to charge one battery while using the other but overall, the rate of battery discharge is way too fast for me. I've also found that as the battery starts to weaken, so does the signal and I get perceptible hitching and overall poor performance.A minor issue for me is the lack of two thumb buttons, which is the norm on most mice.I am using the mouse currently on Vista but used it previously on WinXP.I've gone back to my Razer Copperhead.
At first I wondered how reliable this little router could be, because I had previously owned another larger router that sometimes didn't work. But to my surprise it is working great. I've gotten up to 18 Mbps download speed when connected with an Ethernet cable, and 3 Mbps download when on wireless.But I think this is more a factor of where my computer is in the house, rather than the router. All in all it's a great little router. I heartily recommend that you get it!
This is a wonderful item!I talk photos for newspaper's sports section most of the time but this is amazing. Especially, in-door sports and poor lighting, this is the item for talking photo.You can choose, vertical and horizone degree of strobo. I love this.I took portraits with this item as well, it works so good.This is worthwhile to have it!
Followed the instructions to the letter and will connect sporadically. Wanted this card to take advantage of my RangeMax Router.The card works, but the sofware is horrible. Should have went with a cheaper card.
I recently got a used iPod from a coworker and was going to go on a road trip in my car. I was going to be in my car for around 10 hours round trip. I wanted to find a good FM transmitter I could also charge my iPod with. This was perfect and works great. It is very easy to set up, and can store several stations in it's memory. I use it almost everyday that I am in my car - even just driving to work. It is much easier, and more convenient than swapping CD's out every few songs. This certainly helped my road trip out by keeping my ears entertained, and is a great item for everyday use.
I bought an extra Pentax battery when I bought the Pentax K20D, which comes with a D-L150 battery. I have taken upwards of 600 pictures (on large size - 14.6 megapixels) and the battery was still strong and didn't need to be swapped out with the spare. I highly recommend this battery.
ES UN EXCELENTE PRODUCTO C O N CALIDAD GARANTIZADA LO RECOMIENDO CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS 100 % DESDE VALENCIA, VENEZUELA
I have a desktop and notebook that I use this product with so I can control both from my desktop monitor. The only issue I had was that I had a cordless keyboard and mouse and they didn't work very well with this product. Iogear's website says the product does not really work well with cordless keyboards and mice. After I switched to a corded keyboard and mouse it worked fine.
I also bought a new computer a few years ago and it came with the Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit OS installed. I also found out what others have said....HP refuses to make available a 64 bit driver for this printer. I refused to let that stop me from using this printer, so I figured out another way to use it. I have an older laptop that is running Windows XP on it. I never use this laptop, so I installed the drivers for the printer on the laptop and I have the printer connected to it. Now, I'll use my new Windows 7 computer to work on pictures or create documents or whatever, then copy them to a USB thumb drive. I just plug the thumb drive into the laptop and print them from the laptop. It's not as good as being able to use my new computer, but at least I still get to use this printer.If you have an old laptop that uses an older version of Windows, or if you still have an older version of Windows that you can install on an older laptop, then that's the way to keep using this printer.
Absolutely amazing. The clarity and light gathering capability of these binoculars is fantastic. My only complaint would be the lens caps don't fit as snug as I would like-minor issue. I use these for hunting and in low light in the woods these binoculars do a fabulous job.
Worked right out of the box for me. Followed simple installation guide and access to internet on the wired computer (Compaq running MS ME) was no problem (Time Warner cable modem w/ Earthlink). Tried wireless function for both my work laptop (Cisco &quot;b&quot; card) computer and my wife's (Dell TrueMobile 1300) - no problem. Range within the house and into the backyard - no problem (some signal strength loss - as expected). Will work on setting up security next - I am a novice at this and have to read the manuals a bit more... I would recommend the product.
SLIDE COPIER FOR NIKON D70 D100 D2H D1H D1X SLR HIDEFExcellent product. Works like a charm. Order handled expeditiously and correctly.
This printer is capable of outstanding quality, but it's let down by poor documentation, less than perfect software, and terrible support by Canon. The iPF500 wiki is full of reports of dead ink cartridges, dead rollfeed units, and software problems. If you can get an image printed the results are great.I've had no mechanical issues, just software issues that are mostly the result of poor documentation so I consider myself very fortunate. With better support this printer would easily earn 5 stars.I don't regret the purchase, but do your research before you buy!
i HAVE BEEN USING THESE FOR A FEW YEARS. HAVE NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED WITH THE QUALITY, I DO GET COASTERS, ABOUT 1 OUT OF 250, YES... I DO COUNT. I CANNOT FIND THESE CHEAPER ANYWHERE ELSE! I HAVE USED A LOT OF OTHER BRANDS AND THESE ARE THE BEST FOR THE PRICE. I DON'T TRUST OTHER BRANDS ANYMORE.
Sony D-NE1 is a stylish cd mp3 walkman with the features an average user would want in a product like that (standard play controls, next/prev folder, repeat [folder], shuffle [folder], bass power, mp3 tag display).The remote control is nice but it could have had a better design: sometimes, when you want to turn volume up or down you accidentally press other buttons (usually &quot;stop&quot; button).The worst thing about this cd player (and the reason I didn't give it four stars) is its volume power. Be careful with that! Test the volume of this player before you buy it or you will regret it! (unless you can return it to the shop if you are not satisfied). Do this test with any other portable cd player: listen to some song in a quiet place (in your room for example) and remember the volume level you use. Then listen to the same song in a noisy place (underground, train, etc.) and remember the volume level you use there. Finally go to the shop and listen to the same song and compare the volume level of your portable cd player with the D-NE1 volume level you have to use to hear the song at the same voume. You will find you need to use more volume level in the D-NE1, so calculate if the maximum volume level of D-NE1 is enough for you in a noisy place.*About the durability I can say I also own another Sony cd player (Sony D-EJ915, very similar to D-NE1 but without MP3) and it has lasted only 2 years. I have been very careful with that player, so I think Sony doesn't build its products to last.I have read many reviews where people say iRiver SlimX iMP-550 is a much better cd mp3 player than D-NE1. I wish I had read those reviews before...* Maybe I have not explained it well. Feel free to send me a mail at ranma_172@hotmail.com.
You can get better pictures with this lens than with much, much more expensive zoom lenses. Fixed focal length lenses like this one, at 50mm, are inherently sharper and (because they have fewer elements) produce better contrast, color, and tonal range than even very good zoom lenses.Back in the day, fixed focal length lenses were the norm for essentially these reasons. If you bought a new SLR, it came with a 50mm lens. Zoom lenses were second-rate, and if you wanted a wider or narrower angle, you got fixed focal length wide-angle and telephoto lenses, too. To be sure, zoom lenses have improved greatly over the years with advances in lens designs and coatings, but the superior image quality from fixed focal length lenses remains.As is noted elsewhere, on a digital SLR, this lens functions as a moderate telephoto, the equivalent of about a 75mm lens on a 35mm film camera. This is an ideal portrait lens length, and it has many other applications, too.I've used one of these lenses on a Nikon N75 (Nikon's last consumer-market film SLR). B&W; film (which I'm fond of) shows off its advantages. Images are tack-sharp and have an excellent range of gray tones. Relatively large prints (on 8"x10" or even 11"x14" paper) look nearly as good prints from medium format negatives.Over the years, I've used 50mm lenses from other legendary manufacturers, including Zeiss and Schneider Kreuznach, on other cameras, and this nice Nikkor lens is their equal.
This is a great cable TV turner that allows you to watch and record TV on your computer. The EyeTV250 does the conversion in the box, so there is little processor time required to use this device. It requires a G4/5 or Intel Mac to use it (though my old G3 iBook can be used to record programs, but nothing else). The software is great. If you have a computer hooked to the EyeTV250 and the internet all the time, you can even remotely program recordings using the TitanTV website.The only drawback is that it does not do HDTV and requires analog cable TV to be able to change the channels with the EyeTV. These are pretty serious drawbacks, but if your cable & TV works with these, the device is great.
Unfortunately this item does not perform at all. I should have guessed since they were practically giving it away. Volfenhag makes an inferior product that is sure to disappoint. After a paintstaking 30 seconds at half volume the weak power producer decides it's had enough and cuts out. This item was not worth the week long wait or the $80 I wasted on it. Take heed and avoid Volfenhag like the plague.
I have just ordered one of these from Amazon the night before I wrote this review, so I haven't received it yet. But just looking at the description make me drool in anticipation!I was especially attracted to its small size. While I was "projector shopping", the size was one of my concerns.When I recieve this in the mail and get it up and running, I'll probably write a follow-up review discussing it's pros and potentional cons. You may be turned off by the price, but considering the abundance of features that it offers, it can be a wise investment!
Bought a couple of these for my kids (12 and 10), even though they both wanted Nanos. When I asked them why they wanted a Nano, it had NOTHING to do with features, performance or value. I want a pink one! All my friends have Nanos! They look cool!When we actually went to a local store to physically compare the Nano and Sansa side by side, and I explained the Nano had an FM tuner, could play videos, had a voice recorder, bigger screen and was less money, they were sold. My daughter now tells me her friends with Nanos are now jealous of her Sansa. She loves being able to play music videos, not only music. Sure the screen is tiny, but it is workable.I try to teach my children about making intelligent choices, and not simply following the crowd. The Nano is a good player, the Sansa is also a good player, but has more features and is a better value. If you want function and value, the Sansa has the Nano beat hands down.Oh, I almost forgot. Both units are working perfectly. Good sound, easy to navigate, no issues uploading media (audio and video), id3 tags work perfectly, good FM reception. My kids even use the voice recorder to practice presentations they have to do in school. Very happy with the Sansa.
I bought this for my daughter. She found it at Amazon and saidit was what she wanted. When it arrived it looked HUGE. She wasn'tsure about it. Then she got out her laptop (which has an oversizedscreen) and realized it was perfect. She's been using it every dayfor her job and is very satisfied-- very happy with it.
I have a Zire 72, so this didn't work 4 me, but i resold it and it works fine for the other customer. Something about the OS 5 operating system...
It worked perfectly in boosting the cable signal. In the end, turns out our modem was old, and we purchased a new one. Our line signal is 38Db on average so we unhooked it, but will install it again when we add more tv's . We installed it directly to the cable modem which is not how you normally do it, but it still ended up working fine for us. Others might have trouble with doing that type of setup if their Signal to Noise ratio is too low thereby increasing the noise over the signal and thus dropping their connection.
Just a little disappointing to see that the cardboard core is only about a half inch in diameter. I like to throw my tape on a porta brace belt pack and can't do it do to the size of the core.
First off, I want to say that Amazon had the best price I could find, and this shipped right away and arrived 3 days after ordering, even with 3-5 day shipping.Second, I agree with some comments I have read on this. Sure does feel like you spent a lot of money when a thin piece of plastic arrives that cost you over $50. Unfortunately there is no alternative. To me though, the privacy is worth the price.I bought this so I could have stock charts up on my laptop at work without people being able to see what I was doing (so I wouldn't get in trouble for trading) when they would walk by down the aisle. This works perfect in that sense. I tilt my laptop so it faces me, and when people walk by, the laptop looks to them as though it is off. The screen is black for them except in the little thumb notch spot 3M made so that you can easily remove the screen.I used the plastic tabs that came with to hold it in place, they work well enough... however, I found that I cannot close my laptop with the privacy filter held in, as it flexes in the middle and thus falls out. I can't really imagine a better way for 3M to improve this, except perhaps to make it much more rigid.Some other notes that potential buyers may be wondering...1) It only filters and looks black from side to side, not up and down. If someone is standing over your shoulder, they will have no problem seeing it. It is only when they go to an angle to the side that it will block. So horizontal blocking, but not vertical.2) This thing smudges easily! Expect lots of dust, fingerprints, etc. It wipes off just as easily though with a dry Kleenex.3) 15.4W fits perfectly with my 15 inch widescreen. Perfect fit.4) The tabs that hold it in are small and transparent. They have very sticky material on part of them, and look like a half circle attached to a rectangle.5) This filter does not reduce glare in my opinion.Overall, this was well worth the cost of privacy for me. No one can tell my PC is on even though my screen is open.
Another simple solution. Great option for using other filters. good quality and finish for the price.
The printer was accurately represented, well packaged, and shipped promptly. It is an excellent printer. My only complaint is that a half dozen prints set out to dry in a room emit a strong objectionable odor. Epson has their work cut out for them.
This is a great product. it's easy to setup, configure, and manage. But since this is the one-port version, don't forget to pick up a hub or switch, because if you don't, it makes this product pretty useless.My only gripe is the lack of suppose from Linksys. I wish they'd have a faq on commonly used apps like ICQ or YIM... it's a pain sometimes to not be able to read a step by step manual. But you DO learn that way. :)
After reading the reviews, I settled on this Satechi. Unlike other handsfree devices that I have tried, this actually works almost as well as an OEM bluetoothed radio. People can hear me with no problem though they say it has a bit of an echo. Yes, I do turn up the volume, but I don't have to turn it up all the way. As others have stated, setup was a breeze. Connected with my iPhone 3gs immediately and every time. I'm using it in a 2001 Subaru that doesn't have an aux jack. I listen to XM through it and it sounds great. Occasional static but no big deal. Wish I had gotten it sooner. Fortunately I have a switched plug so I don't have to worry about turning it off or unplugging it. The plug itself fits very snugly so you don't have to worry about it coming out of the aux plug, which my other devices would disconnect because they were kind of loose in there.
This works as stated with the premium sound system, despite what the bag it comes in says. All wiring is listed on the bag and is pretty standard. A definite time saver for aftermarket stereos. I now have a much more efficient stereo and the factory subwoofer still works.Note: There are multiple black ground wires. I tried one of the free ones and got significant interference (alternator whine). I switched to one of the grounds that runs through the inline black box and the problem went away.
I bought this network card at the same time as I bought the Linksys 4 Port Cable/DSL Router/HUB figuring I wouldn't have any compatibility issues. I was right. It's easy to install in your standard laptop PCMCIA/Cardbus slot. Windows 95 autosenses it. You load the drivers from a floppy. Reboot, and you're up and running. It took all of about 10 minutes, including re-boot time.Performance is no problem, as it (and the router) autosenses the correct speed to send at. On a fast network (10Mbits; which is 10x faster than most broadband connections) it goes fast, on a faster network (100Mbits), it goes faster. For the money, you just can't go wrong.
I've only had this set for three days, but couldn't wait to add my two cents to all the other five-star reviews. I wanted a large-screen TV mainly for watching DVD movies - I have no real desire to add another satellite and pad my Dish bill with HD programming (like a bunch of Discovery channels I won't watch), so I was very leery of the Standard Def pictures I have seen on LCD sets. I have friends with various brands of LCD, and SD programs (which account for about 80% of what's on these days) look absolutely awful - truly unwatchable. Then I was told that plasma was the way to go. After carefully researching all the stereotypical arguments about LCD vs. Plasma, and looking at all the great reviews for Panasonic TVs, I found this on sale at a great price (much less than the LCDs I had seen), and bit the bullet. Took it home, and attached my Dish via S-video and my standard DVD player via component cables. First off, SD programming generally looks almost as good as it did on my old top-of-the-line Sony 32-inch Wega! I prefer to watch in the 4:3 mode as opposed to the 'stretch' format they suggest, and will just keep that format to a minimum to avoid any burn-in from the sidebars. Then I popped in my copy of 'ALIENS'! WOW! With the more subdued "cinema" setting, it was truly like being at the movies. Excellent quality on this older-version disc. At times, almost like HD! Even the copies (errr, I mean, my back-up discs!) of movies look quite good on this set. Hell, I even watched a VHS tape and it looked better than I had expected! Other positives: easy to set up; nice, solid remote; everything is easy to figure out and not too complicated, and no major heat build-up whatsover. Can't say enough about this set so far. I just hope I don't have to come back here in two years and report that it blew up on me the day it went out of warranty. So.....for anybody thinking they might want a flat-panel TV but will want to be able to watch their favorite SD channels on it, let me tell you that plasma is the only way to go. And this set is pretty much the best I could have hoped for!
I have used this for a couple of years now and it works really well. I tad louder than I expected.The Firewire works well but isn't noticeably faster than USB. Ill just assume it is faster and better quality.The build quality is excellent and set up is as easy as plugging it in. The back up software included is about worthless. Very difficult to configure and never seems to work as expected. I deleted the software and just use the Microsoft software to back up.The USB port on the front is very handy and much appreciated.All in all no complaints. Works as it should without a hick up for over two years now.
First off i want to start off by saying that i have owned a creative vision m mp3 player as well as numerous other ones, but none have compared to the zune that i just picked up. I like the fact that it doesn't get your fingerprints all over it like the creative or the ipod video does. Also downloading and transfering music and videos with the software are easier than any other program out there. Also you can subscribe to download as much music as you want without having to pay a dollar a song like itunes, thats a big plus for me. Add in all the accesories coming out for it, theres just no competition in my book.To all those saying theres bugs and stuff are full of it. mine works great and looks awesome as well. Plus no ipod user can compete with this screen. Two thumbs up in my book!!!
I purchased this tv on Jan. 22, 2008 and had no problems at all until about Mar. 11, 2008. Just a few weeks over the time limit to send it back to Amazon and get a replacement. Then the high pitched sound started. Once the tv was on for an hour or two it would develope a high pitched whine coming from the back of the set and continued the whole time the set was on.I contacted Samsung and they had me send it to NJ for repairs. Well, I got the set back from NJ today (after almost 3 weeks) and it doesn't even look like the same set. When I sent it in for repair I sent it in the original box with all original packing and it arrived today in a different box with different packing. My brand new tv (barely 3 months old) that left here without a mark or scratch on it, was covered in scratches, back and front.Further unpacking revealed a 1" diameter hole in the front left corner that was broken out of the set along with pieces of plasitc that just fell out of the packing. I was also completely missing the oval base plate that I originaly sent.I contacted Samsung again and they said to return it once again to the repair shop in NJ to see what they had to say about it ? So much for Samsung's warranty and customer service, it's beginning to look like I'm out almost $700.00 for a beat up, broken, missing parts tv. It's really a shame too because before the noise started up and I had to send it in for repairs it was a nice tv and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.All I can say is "Good Luck" if you purchase this set and I hope that you don't encounter the noise and have to send it to NJ for repairs.
I purchased the keyboard and mouse combo for use in the TV room/Den (My TV is my monitor). The coffee table is just barely in range of the unit's reciever. Issues I have had, if the key press is detected, but not the release, it will autorepeat. This can be highly annoying when trying to type a password. For some reason, it has worked great for the last two months though. The mouse? - it worked great for two weeks. After getting wrecked with crumbs, lint, and other items on the table, it is useless. (Even after cleaning). Currently I am using a regular mouse, with 15ft of cord. My recomendation for folks with computers in odd places, buy the keyboard, wait till they come out with an optical, and wireless mouse. Regular mouses are cheap enough to replace, and usually a little easier to clean. Maybe they will hook a wireless microphone to the keybaord also...
Viewfinder blocks the view. Faulty design. Do not buy this. Canon must stop making this camera. Recommendation to amazon to not carry it, as you will surely get customer returns
I did a lot of research into which Ipod radio to purchase for my boyfriend for Christmas. I read many reviews on Amazon which helped me decide on this radio.It charges while playing music, has a great alarm, AND the backlight turns off which is the best feature. I specifically did not purchase the iHome clock radio because people complained of the light.BUY THIS RADIO!
This PSU is very solid, I run it with a GeForce 8800 Ultra videocard and a system with 4 hard disks, 9 120mm fans, water cooling system, overclocked quad core at 3.6Ghz stable all 24/7, etc. -2nd videocard coming soon-, and this PSU runs solid like a rock. Like if it was saying "throw me something else" , period. Comes with the 60+ sticker outside the box. Revision 60+.Good price and good power, good value. 5 stars
I purchased this to help with the multitude of business cards I get through work each week.I set it up, started using it and, with all of the busines cards that I have run through it, it only reads a PARTIAL amount of the information. Name and maybe one number, no address etc.Tried to export to outlook, failed; imported from outlook, while that worked, I now get an error when I try to sync my blackberry with outlook.So i intend to remove it from my computer, what a waste of money.NOT A HAPPY PURCHASER !!!
I have a Panasonic BluRay player that I hooked up to the device and it did not work. The player gave me an error message U72, which means the device is not compatible. The Blu Ray player works when connected directly to the TV. I have returned the device and called Panasonic, who said the device should have worked. The device itself must have been faulty.
Just has been using it for over 2 days now and works fine in the Olympus E500 ( I have the latest firmware). The first time I switched on the camera with the card, it said card error. So went to the menu and formatted the card and it took care of it. It Works great now.I think first time formatting is must for any card to work with the device that the card is in.I will come back and update as I gain more experience about the write speed. I just think that this card is great at this price point.
It's obviously a great camera and there are many pros. I'm sure it's not a problem to find what's great. I've spent some time comparing this camera with others so I want to share what cons I've found.1. Motorized zoom. Many people feel much better about manual zoom ring.2. Price. It's a few hundred dollars higher then close competitors.3. Proprietary batteries. Usually proprietary means less freedom and higher price.4. Zoom range. It's very impressive 35-280mm but if you take wide angle shots (e.g. inside small rooms or shoot buildings on narrow streets) then you might prefer to have zoom starting at 28mm...Everything else is just either perfect or very good.
I thought I was getting a great deal. But I could have gotten something for half the cost that has writing capabilities. This is just a DVD-Rom, not a DVD writer, rw. I shouldn't buy things when I'm drunk.
On a Nikon D5000, to get the remote to work, put the screen on information, then click on the little 'i' and then move the arrows to the 's', click on that then click on the little remote box or the remote with 2 second delay, use the remote in the front of the camera and it has a pretty long range, 8 feet at least.It took me awhile to figure this out, but with help, I'm now very happy with the remote shutter release, it works great.
This was slimmer than I thought it would be and the control interface was interesting and worked for me. I like that you click the 4 sides of the display to navigate the menus. The clarity of the screen was very good and videos were clear to view, but just not to watch movies on. The sound was the main thing that hooked me. It is louder that the iPod and I have the original 1st Gen 20GB iPod.A++++
Ordered mine weeks ago and its yet to be delivered. The delivery date kept being pushed back.My old portapro lasted 3 years before the sound started to become murky, a great pair of cans that is onpar with the grado80's($70). The sound will start to sound crisp after burning them in for about 100hrs.
Perhaps I have unusual ears, but the "twist to fit" method did not work at all for me. I tried all the attachments, big and small, and am STILL not clear or what is supposed to happen with the "twist" the little nob above the earphone just kind of floats above the speaker. Regardless of which way I twist it it never "securely attaches" to my ear. Read all the good reviews and am very dissapointed. Also, there are NO directions for implementing the twist to fit method-- obviously most people here dont need it, but I did.
After spending 5 minutes getting them to fit just right they sound awesome at high and super high volumes. The base drops off fast at normal and low volumes. My $150 Bose over the ear headphones sound better, my $40 Sony earbuds fit better. You have to loop the wire over your ear, adding to the hassle of putting them on and taking them off. The included selection of earbud tips included just one pair that fit right for me. But wait, the gift box looks great!
I wanted a small unit to play my daughter's Ipod Nano and also provide an am/fm radio and alarm clock. This fits the bill at a reasonable price. (In fact, I paid higher at Smart Bargains so the Amazon price is very good.)It supports her Nano and my Video Ipod so I don't know why the earlier review has a problem. Perhaps so pieces were missing. The sound quality of the speakers is decent -- not Bose but I didn't expect that quality at this price. I wish Bose would make such a unit. I may buy this for myself so I can listen to my audiobooks in the evening without wearing my headphones. For the price level and features offered, I give this unit 5 stars.
The unit arrived well in advance of estimated arrival time and was easy to set up. I have used all phases except fax and color photos and so far I love it! Copies have been easy,crisp and fast as were all the tax forms I did recently for the whole family. Scanner is easy to use as well- unlike my previous standalone Microtec. I would highly recommend the unit based on my experience. The only downside is the cost of ink-I had to replace the black at $17.99 a pop but that seems to be the case with all major printer brands. The price was the best I found anywhere--$156 - no tax - and including shipping. [...].
We bought this radio for my pre-teen daughter who loves singing ....When recieved it was very nicely packaged and very easy to go thru in programming it.Since Christmas my daughter loves it, sound is good, now don't get me wrong its not a Cambrige soundworks or Bose system but its very descent. Reception is very good...So far so good , must say we arevery pleased...
Get Anycom FIPO and you can stream your MP3s from any bluetooth enabled device to your car stereo. FIPO plugs into Podfreq iPod interface and makesit into a bluetooth gadget.I have now noticed the following problem however, there a high frequency din being produced along with the music. I tried several stations with the same results. It is especially noticeable when the music volume is reduced.Ok, I now know what the problem is, the firewire power input cord seemsto be picking up some interference. When I started powering from the mini-USB port the problem went away.
nice softboxes, good for someone getting into video without spending a bundle. I really like the light stands.
If I could give this 4 1/2 stars, I would, but I can't. The G5 is a great digital camera for all kinds of users, however is simply too much camera for most people that will want to take snapshots; many people won't even touch on using or even understanding all of the features the G5 has unless they have some photography experience.The lens is quite good, it's very sharp no matter the aperature used, the autofocus is of average speed, and the zoom is roughly equivalent to a 35-140mm on a film SLR - you get a pretty good range of focal lengths as long as you don't need wide angle or extreme telephoto shots. Bokeh is okay at wide aperatures, but don't expect it to compare with a good SLR lens, because it won't. Macro shots are very good, with little distortion, sharp focus, and decent bokeh.Image quality of the pictures is excellent - colors are balanced and realistic, and edges aren't oversharpened at all, 8x10s look fantastic but I have yet to print anything larger (The G5 should be able to make a nice 11x14 print).Featurewise, the G5 is very well rounded - it has a full auto mode, which works quite well, except the auto exposure for shots using the flash tends to overexpose the picture (This does not bug me since I usually use manual or priority modes), it had a program mode which gives you some control over the camera settings, and various manual modes including full manual, aperature priority, shutter priority, and also several scene modes for taking portraits, night landscapes, and more.My biggest complaint with the G5 is that it takes very noisy pictures at a given ISO - ISO 400 is utterly useless for taking shots because they are so grainy, ISO 200 is usable but I wouldn't print an 8x10 with it, and ISO 50 and 100 are okay - this camera is great for outdoor shots but if you need something to work with inside without a flash, you are better off with a D-SLR of some sort.Ergonomically, the G5 is great, it's well built, easy to hold, and all of the controls are easy to reach and intuitive. There are numerous functions however, and it will take most people a while to become accustomed to and comfortable with all of the camera's features. The flip out LCD is a very useful feature, and it has helped me take many shots that I couldn't have made otherwise.Overall, it is a very good all around digicam, but for some people with specific needs (Long zoom, wide angle, indoor shots without flash), there are better choices. I strongly reccomend this for people with photography experience, but it is complete and total overkill for someone that wants to take snapshots.
this a great product for those of us who technology updates are a challenge.The directions to install are easy to follow and the troubleshoot is also easy to understand. I love this product!!!Great images, focus and angles, just great!!
Like the hand unit. The usb adaptor is a bit clumsy for laptop use. I do switch between a laptop and desktop for this device.
I was on the market for a large capacity DVD / Bluray / CD case stand ... the choice ended up to be this one.I am very happy with it, it might not fit perfectly in to the style of my living room, but once loaded up to 90% of it's capacity with discs you can't hardly tell how the stand itself looks, being overwhelmed by the amount of the discs. That said, the construction is very sturdy, takes the load of the whole collection with ease. I have it secured to the wall with "custom made" holders, I used two pieces of strong fabric tape and wraped it around two top corners and than screwed it to the wall. It is not necessery if you have it on a hard, even surface like a well leveled hardwood floor, but remember that if you have a child or a pet, and one diced to bump into it, it may get unstable and many pounds of jawel cases will fall on your beloved. You don't want that to happen right? Secure it to the wall for peace of mind!The construction itself is based on a very popular commercial shelving system, if you seen or put toghether one of thoose before you know what to expect. It is tough a nice shiny finish, so it won't look like some old werehouse shelf. A huge plus for that type of construction is a virtually endless customization possibility. It will accomodate all kinds of CD DVD BLURAY etc. cases.Other reviewers complained about the idea how the pieces holding cases in place are constructed. I had no problems with them what so ever. Make sure you have the back side of the spring loaded wire on the right rail. It's supposed to go on the bottom rail of the shelf, not the upper one preventing your cases from being pushed to far back!Also, make sure when securing the thing to the wall to tilt it a little back, it will help even more with stability and will prevent single cases to fall down off of it when somebody runs into it. Also it takes about 20-25 minutes to put it together, and is 10 times easier if you have somebody to help ou allign couple first shelves with the vertical poles. It's is high! So be sure to have enough space to turn around with the parts during the assembly without braking anything (like I heard from a friend, that he hit his LCD TV with one of the poles and broke it - the TV !!!)For the price there is no other stand with such a capacity that cen be customized like this one. If I'll run out of space on it I will get another one just like this. It's well worth the money.
i ordered this product (3 of them) and it showed it came with a remote control but when it arrived it did not have one and there was no way to contact the shipper other than that i was pleased
I purchased 3 x Power Bright PB-12 US to UK 3-Prong Travel Outlet Plug Adapters as I travel a lot to the Caribbean and there can be a mix of socket types. I have various electronic items that have transformers that can work to a range of 110v to 240v but have US type plugs (you do need to check what input power is stated on the transformer). Some places I go have UK type sockets (I don't just stay in hotels). These adapters have come in very useful and have worked for me. The US type plug when plugged into the adapter stays put and is not loose. I haven't tried a grounded US plug as I haven't needed too. For me it does what it says on the packet.
Enjoyed using it at outdoor concert.Lightweight & easy to use.Focused easily.Was able to see more details.Easy to store and to carry around.
This is a great laptop backpack. Fits my 17" laptop perfectly with plenty of space for all the extras. I was looking for something functional and it's difficult to find this for a 17" laptop. My husband likes this so much I ordered one for him as well! It is a little on the pricey side, however it has really held together well and withstood the test of time for me.
I love this! This is my first digital camera. I went with the Canon because I currently have an ELPH by Canon and just love it. I did a lot of shopping and reading reviews and finally decided on this one. I did take the advice of other reviewers and purchased a 123MB disk and a disk reader as well. I also purchased rechargable batteries with a charger. I am not afraid to take a ton of pictures knowing the batteries won't drain for a long time. I always use the LCD screen. My first time with the batteries allowed me to take pictures for 3 days on just fun things. All of these extras make downloading the pictures a snap. I can't believe how great the pictures are!! The camera is so easy to use and light. I have enjoyed it so much!!!! I hope you purchase this one. You will love it too!!!
The speakers sound great and for the price they are can't be beat. The are however a bit dated as they lack a center channel speaker. Good for music and games but if you will be watching lots of movies - go 5 or 7.1
Works but got rid of it because of the loud mechanical sounds from the internal gears -- squeaking, grinding, crunching sounds. Much worse than my previous Maxell adapter. Poor manufacturing! Ordered the Philips USA PH-62050 CD/MP3/MD-To-Cassette Adapter for which the Amazon reviews about noise are much better (and it's a buck cheaper to boot). Indeed, the Philips was very good. Buy it. Don't buy the Maxell. You'll be happier.
this product does everything it say's, I can go ANYWHERE in my house, even outside, and hear very clearly without much distortion.
This was bought as a gift for my father's computer. I installed it and configured it (real easy). This works with no problem at all and he always have a connection.
Don't waste 50 dollars on any other cable!! This one gives you the exact same display quality as those overrated ones! My brother bought one for $45 last month and I didn't expect much from this cable since it's just 2 dollars but I was wrong! My 2 dollar cable gives me the same quality as my brothers 45 dollar cable on a 42" LG plasma tv.. In conclusion, GET THIS CABLE NOW! I know i'm buying 3 more as I'm writing this review.----------------------------------------------------Para los que hablan espa&ntilde;ol:No gasten mas de 50 dolares en un cable por ser de marca o porque son "de mejor calidad", este cable te da exactamente la misma resolucion y calidad de imagen! Mi hermano compro uno por 45 dolares el mes pasado y obviamente yo no esperaba la misma calidad con un cable de 2 dolares pero al conectarlo y que el PS3 detecto la conexion en HDMI vi que era exactamente la misma calidad! Por 40 dolares menos! Lo recomiendo 100%! Ahora mismo compre otros 3 cables para las otras consolas!
There is a reason why this lens is so expensive: everyone is prepared to pay the price. This is simply the best portrait lens available. It's fast - through the whole range from 70 to 200 mm it can operate at f/2.8. Wide open it produces a really great bokeh that rivals that of prime lenses. The AF focuses quickly, and very quietly (which, considering that this is a zoom lens, is not that important). Operating the zoom ring feels almost perfect, as it is positioned exactly where you expect it, and it is wide enough not to accidentally touch the focus ring.The lens has an image stabilisator that is more than capable, and *very* helpful when trying to follow motion (the lens provides a special IS mode for this). The IS is nicely balanced, and does not jerk the image when activated (the slight oscillation it induces on the hand holding the lens takes some getting used to).It's incredibly sharp at one stop above 2.8, and no discernible vignetting fully open (I'm using it on a 1.6 FOV body). Since the lens uses internal focusing, the front will not turn, making using circular polarizers much, much simpler than with other lenses that do not have this feature.One thing that is of concern, and will always be, is that this lens is heavy. At almost 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) it is by far my heaviest lens, and makes that camera/lens combination top-heavy. Luckily, the lens comes with a tripod ring that helps alleviating this problem (you do have a tripod, right?). One of the reasons that this lens is so heavy is the way that it is build: metal, and professional grade environmental sealing. It is safe to assume that unless you are using an equally professional camera (which i do *not*), the lens will outlast the body it is mounted on.My lens came included with tripod ring, a hood, and nice bag (with it's own shoulder strap) - so stay away from any bundles that offer a carrying bag or hood. The only thing I needed to purchase was an UV filter (I use it to protect the lens) -- I recommend B&W; filters -- and a tripod plate. I also got the 1.4x extender, but have found little use for it so far.The reason I find this lens so good is that it produces excellent pictures -- especially for portraits. Since it produces beautiful bokeh (the blurriness behind the focused object) and operates in fairly low light conditions without a flash while still giving sharp images it will allow you to shoot incredibly beautiful pictures. And having a 200mm zoom allows you to give your model some space to relax, while the range of 70-200 allows you to quickly adapt to the situation without having to change the lens. The result many times are downright stunning. If there is a perfect portrait lens, this is it.I wholeheartedly recommend this lens over its more affordable brethren (the non-IS and the slower variants of this lens). You get what you pay for. If there is one L lens you want in your lineup (or better: can afford to have) make it this one.
This contains a very nice selection of slides. I purchased it for my daughter (8) for Christmas and she really enjoys them.
I am an enthusiastic amateur photographer who recently upgraded from a cheapie tripod to a professional setup with a Nikon D90,Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)and several lenses, including a huge 150-500Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras(also highly recommended!). I am using the matched head Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N) on this tripod, and the combination is just excellent in every way I can think of. Other reviewers have covered the features very thoroughly, I see no point in repeating what they have said. Suffice to say that it's solid, well-engineered, easy to use, and stable without being too heavy to lug around.Clever touches abound. The head itself has great tension adjustability and the bubble level is handy and accurate. I like the clever way they implemented the horizontal orientation changeover on the tripod. It's quick and easy, with single-button actuation. I have now taken to leaving the rapid connect plate on my camera full time.I just used this setup with a wide angle lens to take some indoor photos without flash for an industrial brochure. The results were excellent and confirmed my opinion that this was the right purchase for my needs, and I believe for any serious photographer.One further note: I recommend getting a wireless remote for your camera to go along with this purchase, so that you can take vibration-free photos easily. The one for my Nikon was extremely cheap and works great -Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras.Overall, I can't say enough good things about my Manfrotto tripod and head. If you can afford it, go for it.
These work perfectly. I can't tell a difference between these and the other "shielded, gold-plated stereo RCA mega super cables" I purchased a while back. Good combo deal with the Philips Component cables, as well. I would purchase again.
Decent quality and it works. Not much more to say. I ended up not needing 100 feet, but you never know when you need to re-purpose. Hey, its a cable.
Convenient size to protect 2 flash drives. Clip onto anything with a ring opening to transport or store.
My Que! M3 external firewire drive works just fine with Macs, and it works well also with Windows XP as long as you don't have XP Service Pack 2 installed. I could not get it to work with my computer at first (with SP2 installed); when we reformatted my computer and did not install SP2, it worked just fine.I also had the same issues as the first reviewer when trying to contact the company. I used my cell phone to make phone calls, but I think they were returned only once, so the company does not have good customer service from both of our experiences.
the price isnt. where is the incentive to buy here?
First printer I received would not feed from second tray, emailed Amazon.com and they sent me a whole new printer pronto, excellent service. The new printer worked fine from both trays. Quite easy to set up printer and network, easy to install on all work-stations, works well though sensitive to cheaper laser paper, but very easy to fix paper jams. Very good value for money. Would buy another one.
The company did a great job senfing the item in a timely fashion, but the first time I used it, it broke! It no longer retracts, what a rip!
Bought this product after a failure with a competitive product. It met all my expectations for easy installation, sturdy support.
Has worked well in Thailand,Indonesia and China. Have been using the product for 4 weeks without any issues.Hint - make sure the selector switch is in the right position for the correct wattage usage.
I purchased this player on the spot the moment I saw it for the first time even though I was not shopping for a DVD player. Excited about being able to watch all the great DivX and MPEG-4 stuff without having to convert it to MPEG-2 made it a compelling impulse buy and at $70 it was worth a shot. However, I was very disappointed with the experience. First, the remote sucks the poor button layout and slow response made it frustrating to use. Next, I had problems playing DivX and XviD files. For some reason the player would only identify some files as MP3 and would only play the audio, no video and when some of the files that did play were out of sync with the sound or skipped several times per minute as the unit tried to catch up. They should provide the ability to classify files if the system selects the wrong type. Only 70% of the files would play correctly, not acceptable. I will say that it did accept every type of disc I tried (CD, CD/RW, DVDR+/- and DVDRW+/-, etc..).The onscreen list of files is also bad, I am sure that DVD makers can find a way to display more text on screen so that you can identify one similarly named clip from another. The final straw that turned me off to this unit was the out of box failure of the component outputs, after connecting this unit to my TV using my component cables I discovered that they did not function correctly, the image on screen would only display in blue monochrome. I check my wires and plugged in my old DVD player and everything worked fine. It's the Philip's unit that was bad.I will return it and will wait for a better unit from another company.
This product performs all tasks very well. Product support is also very good.
Recently, I purchased the WMB54G music bridge to use with the Linksys WRT54G wireless router (XP Pro, SP3) in order to stream music from internet radio sites (such as Sirius XM) to my stereo receiver. I worked with the thing for a day, carefully following all the instructions provided by the manufacturer and other users as well. I was pulling my hair out, and on the point of boxing the thing up to send it back to Amazon - I just wasn't able to get any sound out of my stereo speakers. I happened to check the volume setting, and it was turned down to zero! When I slid the bar up to a non-zero level, the sound came out of my speakers just fine. Apparently, whenever you switch control to the PC sound card, and then back to the bridge, the bridge volume level is automatically set to zero. (If you switch from the bridge to the PC sound card, the PC sound level stays where it was.) Maybe there's a setting that prevents this resetting, but I haven't found one. I read through the documentation (and many user reviews and comments), but I didn't encounter a warning about this anywhere. Now that I know to set the volume level properly whenever I switch to the bridge, I'm very satisfied with the operation of the WMB54G. I hope this little warning helps some other poor frustrated soul.
Doesn't work correctly.This power adaptor is useless. It's not able to transfer 1000W.I think buying this item is like a bed. You may find the good one with a very low probability.
This was my second attempt at installing a wireless network card in one of desktops.My first went horribly - the D-Link DWL-G520 locked my PC every time I attempted to boot, nothing fixed it. Reviews mentioned a compatibility problem with it and on-board sound cards. I was informed that Netgear and D-Link used the same chipset - so I bought the WG311v2.The install went fairly smooth. Initially I received an install error, but a second attempt went fine and the card was up and running. Unlike the D-Link - this card didn`t lock up the PC and I had great reception.After a day of "testing" the card out - I decided to upgrade to the newest driver and connect with WPA (which was why I went with the card)...but after multiple attempts I simply couldn`t get the utility software to update to utilize WPA. The driver would update - but without access to necessary setup screens for control of the higher security.While this is a good card, easy to setup/install - without the strength of WPA security I find it difficult to stay with it.
I got what I wanted -- Something to use with my laptop when on car trips. Plus, it's a good copier! It's small and lightweight and folds up into a tight little box, ready for travel. (But don't forget the power adapter and USB cable.) It accepts camera cards, including the Xd picture card, which I use.The 1350 has an amazingly clever way of printing from camera cards without a computer. It prints a sheet of thumbnails. Then you blacken a little circle next to each picture you want printed. Then you put that form face-down on the glass, and it prints just the photos you selected. I have not tried this yet; I read about it in the user's guide.During installation, there was a paper jam, which stopped the install. But you have to complete installation before you can search the online user's guide and read how to clear a paper jam! Clearing paper jams is not covered in the dinky little printed manual. I finally pulled the paper out with brute force. Later, I found out that I was supposed to open a door in the back.The getting-started instructions warn that the software install will take a long time, and it does, and it takes up lots of hard disk space. This psc is not for older, slower, smaller systems. For a newer computer, the install speed and storage requirements are acceptable. I installed under Windows XP on a 2.8-gigahertz system with a 100-GB hard disk.PRINTING: So far I've printed only a few web pages, and they came out fine. The output falls right on top of the input paper tray -- crude, but if you're just printing something small on the fly, no problem. I prefer it to my old Canon super-small portable because the HP uses full-size print cartridges, so I won't need to frequently change cartridges.SCANNING: Mixed results. It is faster than my (very) old scanner, and where the paper is right up against the glass, it produces a beautifully clear image. However, if the paper is a little bit off the glass, as where a book's page curves up into the binding, it does not focus. I guess the technical words are, it has very little depth of field. My ancient scanner beats it in this department.COPYING: A snap. Put the input on the tray, push a button, it makes a nice color copy. However, the depth-of-field limitation described under SCANNING applies here too.FOUR MONTHS LATER: The 1350 is still performing well. The three-star rating may be a tad unfair. HP deserves another half star for combining so much functionality into such a compact box.
It is really effective that the batteries can be recharged inside the mouse. It has an ideal size for me and it has a nice design.
I bought this computer after it was specifically pointed out to me in a Costco store by my 14 yera old son. I read a few reviews about this unit and it had mixed reviews. I bought it anyway. My son LOVES this thing. The touch screen aspect seems to make him especially happy. It was very easy to set up (one review said they had to hire the Geek Squad to get it going. What an idiot.) and has performed without trouble. My son is on this thing most of his waking hours, so that is saying something.
I just bought this little system today and it was really easy to set up. All i did was plug in a cord and set the time. Also, the little blue glow is an unexpected feature when the radio or CD modes are off. All my CD's work in it and I can get a good reception when the radio is on. Oh yeah, and theres a 10 channel memory for radio stations that helps you to find the stations you love quickly. And for the price, I couldn't pass it up for my new room!
I'm not a very tech-y person but i figured out how to use this product. i bought the memory card for my phone to store music and it does just that and even more cus apparently it can store my pics as well! i have yet to use the adapter but even if it doesnt work i can access the card anyways through my phone. i hope the adapter works for those who need it.
The sound from the speakers is pretty good but the cassette itself has a fairly audible rattle while playing in the player.
Needed a highly reliable surge suppressor for the TV and peripherals cabinet. This does the trick, plus protects the TV from possible surge on the antenna/cable connector. Brilliant.
This is the best 14FT CAT5E Blue Patch Cable Molded 350 Mhz I've ever had ;)Seriously - good quality, not cheap.
After some of the reviews I expected more, but as the phrase goes. It's OK for the price. I got this because I often camp in a remote area and my young kids get a little nervous when things go bump in the night. I thought we'd be able to look out into the woods and see all the critters at play and ease their minds, but so far I haven't seen a thing. I also try to use it to keep an eye on our dog when he goes out at night. I have a fenced in wooded yard, but it would be nice to check up on him when he gets quiet. I have to use the infrared light to see him if he's any farther away than 10 yards, and it doesn't help much beyond that when he goes into the trees. The field of view is narrow, and the bubble affect of blurring around the perimeter cannot be discounted as barely noticeable, as some reviews have said.
I bought the 64MB version of the Samsung Yepp. Why did I choose Samsung over the others? Well, I crossed the RIO 500 off my list early on because it lacks the voice recording capabilities of virtually every other mp3 player in the market. Sure, not essential, and USB connectivity might be more useful than a voice recorder, but hey, the Yepp is supposed to have a USB cable in the pipeline.So why the Yepp and not the Nomad or RaveMP? Well, the Nomad has a FM tuner, but it's not upgradeable - important since 32MBFlash cards are probably going to be dirt cheap in a year or two. And the RaveMP has an ugly design in my humble opinion.So what did I think of the YEPP when I got it? It's a great wee player. Loud enough for even the soft music I listen to, VERY compact unit with a good belt clip (Which the RIO and the Nomad lack). Battery life was less than expected, it's more like 6-8 hours. Button interface is very logical and easy to use, I like the erase on the fly button, allowing you to free up memory for voice recording while &quot;on the road&quot;. Sound quality was excellent, and as expected. However, the headphones really suck, hardly a revelation.If I liked the player so much, why did I just give it 4 stars? Well, my player SKIPPED like crazy - sometimes several times during a track. I'm quite sure it is a flash memory problem because it skips in the same places each time you play it, and in the same way. I've just sent my unit back for replacement, and hope the flash memory problem is not a common one. I've looked around for reviews from people with the same problem without much luck, so I felt compelled to warn everyone to check that their unit doesn't skip - Samsung emailed me to say that the problem I described pointed to a defective unit.In the end, I can't be too harsh, because I quickly fell in love with my YEPP, and would highly recommend it above others on the market. The Rio is good if out of the box USB is vital to you, but you should seriously consider the YEPP for it's additional features over the Rio. Just be careful with flash memory problems.
My wife and I first used one of these at a hotel. We really like it and bought one to install in our master bathroom. We use it daily and have had it about 3 years with no problems. Cleaning the air intake every few months or sooner really increases the life of these type hairdryers and only takes a minute or less. The power cord length and dryer cord length are just right for our use. The power and air output is adequate for us too. It is not over the top pwerful but adequate for us.
Ok, first off these are under $10 headphones so I wasn't expecting very much for them. I wanted a pair of headphones that would stay in my ears when I run and were cheap enough so if they got broken it would be no big loss. I wasn't expecting much else from them. But I wound up being rather impressed.Pros+ Cheap, their less then $10 USD.+ Stay in my ears when I run, this for me at least is a huge plus!+ Sound quality is decent for price, you won't be blown away by the sound but I've heard $30 headphones that sound worse.+ Inline volume controlCons- They may rub against your ears if your not careful when you put them in- The back of them is not adjustable, not a huge deal but does make them awkward to wear when I wear my hood up in the rain.
When my 3 years old Brother Laser printer started producing smudged prints I found out the cost of replacing the drum assembly.The Brother 1230 was selling for less than the price of that drum. I got a new printer for less than the price of its consumables - cannot beat that.Printer itself is very reliable; Fast enough for all my needs; compact and quite.
Please disregard the last reviewer's comments since he had the setup completely wrong.I used an old "All in Wonder Radeon 7500 AGP4" and the system booted up immediately and after a few minutes of tweaking the resolutions it was just fine. 1360x768 is a DVI cable ONLY Resolution and using a VGA cable it's 1280x720 Native on both. Color blows away anything I've ever worked on (Graphics rendering) and in VGA you have a Phasing control that tries to clear up any distortion. This SHOULD be available in the DVI too but it's not and when doing fine text in the Native 1360 mode there's a little distortion that shouldn't be there. Remember that all this is in 16x9 Wide Aspect Ratio, which you can change on the fly via remote, so when in 4x3 mode (true PC @ 1024x768) it is fine with NO distortion but you get the black sides. The really amazing thing is you also get a TV Picture Window that will size and place anywhere on the PC Desktop just like the AIW card does. They stuck in something called "Picture by Picture" (PIP) and it just cuts the screen in half with one side PC (squashed) & one side the TV program. Only thing I could figure is running 2 TV pictures at once using the PC TV Card for what reason I don't know.The specs are not given for response time though (20-30ms?) and it seems a little Ghostly when moving things around like a Gif Animation but the real test would be a game which I haven't tried yet.TV performance is really amazing and I watched a 30-year-old movie (The Shining) on it using only basic cable and it was like being in the theater again. It has 4 levels of Noise reduction for picture quality including Auto which works fine. The remote is a work of art and it's just like an expensive Logitech Mouse with a rubber underside and Excellent controls for everything so you can change anything while you're in any mode. This is my first HDTV but I've always used good PC Monitors (currently 19" LCD) and equipment and this is actually better than a monitor unless you buy a 24" for around $1000 (HP) but no tuner. So the only negative things so far after only a couple of days testing are the Ghosting if that's actually what it is and the Channel Numbers are too small. Overall I'd say that's pretty darn good and if gaming is fine then it should get 5 stars.Just use GOOD PC equipment and make sure to run a Clean OS with minimal background programs and it will be fine. I use an AMD Athlon 64 3000+ on an Nvidia Chipset board using 1gig of DDR and after upgrading the video it should be excellent (Radeon is too old).
I bought this a couple of weeks ago to replace the hp3940 which suddenly died on me. I could not even get customer support for that.So far, I am impressed with my c3180. It takes up very little space . The thing I like very much about this is - it is very silent. It makes good quality copies,scans and prints, easy to install and easy to operate. Serves my purpose at home.
I have previously purchased a spindle of Velocity disks and did not have any problem with burning dvds. This batch seems to be from a different vendor and does not work, period. I returned them to Amazon.
I've tried refills and non-Canon products. They simply do not work well with our Canon Pixma ip5000. I only buy these.
Tiffen 58mm is working properly on my Rebel XTI. No complaints besides the expendive shipping I paid.
I ordered this Line 6 Varial Digital Interface cable as a spare. It is the OEM part, but compared to one that I purchased about a year ago, it is much stiffer and harder to manage. Otherwise, it works perfectly and seems to be well built.
Great price and great discs, I've not had any costers with these discs and they are durable at even high write speeds. I will continue to buy these discs in the future.
I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS .. ONCE THE MACHINE IS READY TO DISPLAY PICTURE , IT'S EXCELLENT .. I'VE A SAMSUNG BD-P 1200 .. THE PICTURE IS EQUAL IN DETAIL TO ONE ANOTHER .. @ 8' TO 10' MY SAMSUNG LN-T 4053H (720) LOOKS EQUALLY DETAITED AS MY FRIENDS LN-T4061F .. he says he would do the same again .. BUT HE SAYS I'M LUCKY @ PRICE & PICTURE QUALITY .. I DON'T THINK THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE SO NEGATIVE ABT. THE RCA TOSHIBA VENTURE .. REMEMBER YOUR FIRMWARE UPDATE .. LASTLY , USE HDMI OR NO LESS THAN COMPONENT CABLES .. BEST OF VIEWING . I THINK TOSHIBA IS DOING A BETTER JOB OF STAYING ON TOP OF THEIR GAME .. THE HD DVD ALWAYS PLAY .. SONY & SAMSUNG NEED TO STAY AS DEPENDABLE AS TOSHIBA .. I ENJOY BOTH FORMATS ..
The quality of this camera is -excellent- for this price range. I am quite satified with it. Still image captures come out clear and video captures are also clear and fast. As a webcam, I am impressed how fast it picks up movements. I use it on Yahoo messenger. Super-mode would turn on and the quality of the cam is lifelike. However, the downside about this webcam is Yahoo tends to crash once in awhile. It might be a different for other messengers with webcam features. It may be Yahoo that isn't working right and not the camera since it also kept crashing my old cam and pc. Another downside, is the camera tends to fall a lot. It does not clip well to the flat panel or notebook. It has a moveable base but is better placed on a flat surface. Other than that, if your looking for a good quality camera this would be a good one to consider. :)
A lot of suppliers make 'small' duster products, but nobody (except Besseler) seems to make one that is so small that you will always take it along. No, it's not a big can. If you need to blow out your desktop computer, get a big can from anybody. However, if you need a small can that will blow that nasty spec off of your lens, yet weighs only a few ounces, get this product.
I've bought these before. They're a pretty good product, except that the plastic ends will eventually break off, making you purchase more of them. My last three-pack lasted about a year and a half of very regular use. I haven't yet run out of ink, but I don't use the pen part very often. It's wonderful to have on-hand when you need a pen though. My only real problem is that I've ordered another three pack from Amazone TWICE in the past couple of months, since my last stylus broke. The first order was totally muffed up (they sent me a battery instead), and the second one was never received (they offered me a form to fill out, but frankly, it's not worth my time for a $5 product). So yeah, the product is good, but I won't be trying to get it from Amazon again.- Dayton - Thu. 04/30/2009 @ 08:35:58
Absolutely love these headphones. Audio quality is better than some of my friends who paid way more for theirs. Would definitely recommend.
Bought this to use on my bow mount trolling motor paired with an older Hummingbird Wide Optics fish finder I have had for years. Worked like a charm. Plenty of wire and easy to install. No issues so far!
I wasted my money on this software - don't make the same mistake. It's non-intuitive, inflexible, cumbersome, and does nothing that you can't do yourself in 15 minutes with a pencil and paper. Does not allow you to design a custom patio - only provides a very few options of pavers and patterns, and creating anything other than a rectangular patio is almost impossible. Big Hammer support admitted the problems, but offered no solution or help.
I received this binoculars as a gift from my wife. They were light and adjustments were fast and simple. The images were very sharp for this quality of binocular....I was very pleased. However after about two weeks the left lens will not adjust when I use the zoom. It seems to be stuck on the lowest power. Obviously this makes the binoculars useless unless I want to use the lower power all the time. I'm returning them for repair or replacement.
I have ordered this item before and this order was just the same, a quality item at a good price.
I cannot express how great this camera is. Not once has it let me down in ease of use, advanced features (when I need them), true color reproduction, contrast, or anything else that makes a picture a "good" picture. You just can't beat the 10x OPTICAL zoom -- not lousy digital zoom -- either. Get yourself an extra rechargeable battery, a couple of high-capacity memory cards, and have fun with one of Olympus' best consumer level cameras ever released.
Well made, nice camera pouch and lots of room. Velcro belt loop is ingenious, wonder why only Mountainsmith thought of it. It might not look as pretty as others, but functionality, you can't beat it.
Very good product, quality and finish.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
As always, great quality cables from Tripp Lite. Don't go cheap on your NIC cables, tracking down a cable problem can be very tedious and unnecessary. These are top quality and well shielded CAT6 cables. Gauge of wire is substantial.
It is a SLIM pen and its also a small pen in circumference, maybe only slightly thicker than some of the old PDA stylus. But itdoes work on HP Compaq 4200 and 4400 tablet PC's, which is really all I care about. It offers significant savings over buying a new OEM pen from the manufacturer (or even a used one from eBay). I would prefer it be a little heftier, but it works and I like the price! I don't believe it can be refilled, but it still offers savings in the long run also.My main worry is misplacing it as it will fit into the pen storage slot it is too slender to be held in the slot, and it doesn't come with a tether.
Works excellent, both sides of conversation are clear using the peripheral TP-7 mic cable. The DS-40 is worth the extra expense for the ability to connect the USB seamlessly to drag and drop the 'non-proprietary file format' WMA files to a PC.
I first starting looking into the Bose 321 system about 3 years ago; however, once I read the reviews I backed off. Instead I bought an Onkyo home theatre system and was quite happy with it.Fast forward 3 years and my Onkyo was no longer working properly. So, I started looking around and I saw that Bose made a second generation 321 system. Even though it's a lot more than comparable 2:1 systems, I read better reviews for it so I decided to get it.I have to say that I've been very happy with the Series II 321 system. The sound is incredible and it is a lot better than my previous Onkyo. I've had this for about a month and I'm very, very satisfied with it. Quite honestly, I'm not sure why there are any negative reviews with this product.Anyway, if there's anyone that's on the fence with getting this, get it and you won't be disappointed. Cheers.
This is a nice SDHC card and works as expected/advertised. Nice build quality. But probably not worth at the list price ($20). I bought it on rebate and well worth if you get it at a decent price.
This is a great starter set. Pretty durable. Note that the two sticks are each designed to be one right and one left handed shot so if your kids shoot only a certain way, you might want to buy other sticks.
My son can't walk for long distances but loves to go to various conventions held in big, crowded halls. This has been a wonderful item as whenever he gets tired, he can just find a quiet corner, unfold it, and sit down for 5-10 minutes to catch his breath. It's very light and well-built, worth every penny. Can be slung over the shoulder and it's so light you forget about it. I no longer stress about whether we'll be able to find an empty chair or if he'll have to sit on the grimy floor. And, it's actually pretty comfortable. Highly recommended!
I have the WAP11 with the WMP11 wireless PCI card. The access point is in my office which is a separate building. The Computer with the PCI card is in my house and is in the room furthest away from my office. The access point is sitting in the window. So the signal is leaving my office, traveling about 100 feet to my residence, going through an exterior wall and 2 interior walls.The setup was straight forward. When I first installed both, I couldn't get a link. Somewhat frusterated, I walked away and ate dinner with some friends. Later when I returned, it had a signal. The signal strength is only 13% and the Link quality is only 20% but I still get great results and fast speeds. (2-11MB/SEC) and over 600kb Internet speed. I haven't noticed any disruptions or dropped packets and it's been very stable and constant. In fact, I'm writing this review on the Wireless PC.
After doing extensive research on the web about cooling computers and also experimenting with my on PC as the optimal configuration of cooling the inside of the PC, I've concluded that these front fans are probably uncessary. And if you don't mind about "looks", then you can always just leave the front bays open and just put a large fan in the front of it.I think an HP site also did some experiments and concluded that front end fans were not only unnecessary, they could also interfere with airflow.In any event I did not see a significant drop in temperature from the use of these fans (although some people have on some other web sites). The only things that have really cooled down the inside of my pc was to either leave the case off (which of course lets dust in everywhere), or to use one of those sideways fans that you put in the PCI slots (where you usually put your soundcard, etc..). Other fans in the back and in the side helped somewhat of course.
The cable is very thin and fairly strong to my own amazement. And as for the heads of the cable, it has a fairly good built so its not loose when screwed on the wall. The cable saved a lot of space,but the only problem I have is the length of the cable since it is fairly long, the extra cable has to hang off some where.
We have this product in several colors to match furniture around the house. The finish is a bit rough on the bottom piece and the swivel will ruin good furniture. Both can be helped easily. I use a piece of felt cut to size on the swivel base and have softly sanded the interior rough spots to make it easier to dust. A bit of colored furniture polish helps restain the parts which are a bit off due to sanding. I like this stand because it comes assembled and it's sturdy. It's also nice that the tv rises a bit from the furniture. This makes it easier to see if you watch from bed.
This antenna is great. I'm in Pasadena, TX (Houston) and I get everything perfect. It's simply amazing that such a little cheap antenna can work so well.I'm talking digital, analog NBC is fuzzy. But all the digitals come in perfect, no need for an expensive roof or attic antenna. Just point it at Sugarland and you are good to go.
Excelente size, look and feel. Up until now it works just fine. Easy to use.
If you have problems using earphones cause it iritates your ear after awhile or your ears sweat if you use the muff ear set, then this is the product for you. Fits snuggly in your ear without any bit of iritation. Will buy ten more of these. Those who did not get will regret it should Sony decided to stop production.
I realize that my review is not about this product, but I think it is relevant to potential purchasers of Avanquest products. I do not know anything about this particular program, but have had considerable difficulty with Avanquest as detailed below.I purchased My Ultimate Organizer 7.0 via download and subsequent key.I am not making this up - the product displayed a message in Serbo-Croatian telling me the key had expired.Four hours later with Technical Support and the problem is still not resolved (despite erasing the program, reinstalling, trying different keys, searching the Windows Registry, etc). It takes a full hour on hold to get a technical support representative and at the conclusion of the last session, I was told to contact Customer Service for a CD copy in the hopes that that would resolve the issue. Now Customer Service tells me Technical Support must send me the copy, although Technical Support says otherwise. I am out $30 for a program that is at this point, totally useless, and left adrift by Avanquest who has my money and refuses to help me.I would purchase Avanquest products with extreme caution. If you have a Technical Support issue, you will have to wait a minimum of 60 minutes on hold (no 800 number), and then get fairly substandard service after that.
First of all the product itself is very expensive.... This is mainly because the antenna has a small remote control you adjust the reception with. This feature is sort of neat, but its not enough to make up for the poor performance of the item. Basically, the item will improve reception on a handful of channels. For me these channels were the ones closest to my house (I can get these channels with any antenna. I didn't need to spend over 100 Canadian dollars to get those channels). I also noticed that those channels I should be getting fuzzy reception on where actually made worse by this antenna. Then I moved to the USA and had the same problem at my apartment there. The last straw was noticing all 7 people in my apartment building getting better reception than me (one of the guys was using a early 1980's antenna held together by masking tape). So, I bought a much cheaper antenna that had good reviews and now I get great reception. This antenna system sits collecting dust in a box never to be used again. If you enjoy wasting money, buy this antenna. If you want improved reception, buy ANYTHING else. I'm sure what ever you buy will be better than this one and will cost you less at that.
I have used the scanner for documents and it is great. Later on I'll be using it for photos and I hope it does as well then. I especially like the USB connectivity and the elimination of a need for a power cord.
Need I say more. Maybe you'll have better luck. (also, the software CDs that came with the drive were WARPED and unreadable.)
Transmit more than 20kbps for 20 minutes over the wireless and the router crashes. Linksys has never fixed the problem and doesn't intend to. I'm horrified that this worthless product is still on the market.
First I would like to say this is a great concept! However, its a bit awkward to actually swim with. Its a little tough to get it secured to your suit and it would always get messed up and come loose when I did a flip-turn. Another thing that concerns me about this product is how well it works over time. The first few dozen times I swam with it, I didn't detect any condensation on my ipod when I opened it up, but little by little, I noticed more and more drops getting in the case. It was never enough to harm my ipod, but I did become concerned. The only reason I really stopped using this, is the headphones- they suck. I tried several different kinds and they all had the same results- poor quality and they stopped working after about a dozen swims and they are just too expensive to keep replacing... so I stopped swimming with music. Oh and one more thing- you have to adjust the volume BEFORE you get in the water because you have to lock your ipod when you swim with it. The water running over the wheel when its not locked causes the volume to jump all over the place!
Dont expect this to be an audiophile quality part for this price but it does its job perfectly!!
I really wanted a vhs dvd recorder at a low price. In my zeal to save, I guess I didn't check carefully enough to see if this could do what I wanted. It's (for me) a player only. The dvd section looks and sounds pretty good. However, the vhs side is barely adequate because it doesn't see the hifi tracks at all, so what you hear is an attenuated mono audio track, when one is available, and absolutely none of the hifi stereo audio that may exist on the vhs recording. Sound is important to me, so I guess I'll use this to play cd's and movies on dvd. The vhs side may be good for cueing up tapes, and that's about all.
Performed exactly as expected, although the earpieces are still a little big for my ears. It's uncomfortable after a few hours use.
One of the things that other reviewers left out is how great a camcorder this is. Ok, I know it is a camera, but in video mode it will shoot a high quality video for about one and one half hours with a 2 Gb card. It uses Sd cards, very cheap (I paid $19 for mine on sale at Best Buy). It has an image stabilizer built in but you still have to hold it steady, a tripod is best. When I show friends video they cannot believe it is from a camera. Mpeg4 640X480 at 30 frames per second. The really cool thing is you can zoom while video recording. Most cameras do not allow this. It is only 3 times optical but I have had good results filming little league baseball.As a camera, it is fair. Good prints but long shutter lag. You can put it on program rather than auto and then force the flash to always go off. You get better pictures inside and out. The backlight function works very well as another reviewer mentioned.It is small so I carry it everywhere and makes a great second camera.
Well, I don't look down a lot while I'm typing, but, my, is that an ugly keyboard with all those characters all over the place. Other than that -- feels quite sturdy, but definitely much louder clicking than other recent keyboards. One fatal flaw, and the reason it's going back -- no equals sign on the numpad! Not sure how they can call it a Mac keyboard and leave that out. The reason it's so important to me is that I use Finale for music notation, and it requires easy access to the equals sign. Back it goes.
By far I hate the chore of installing a new piece of equipment to my computer. When my old Epson printer of 7 years broke (because of a stupid move on my part)I knew to fix it would not be cost effective due to the low price of newer models.I selected the Epson C66 and found it was super easy to install. It took all the stress out of setting up. The print quality is EXCELLENT!!!! Also, it is a very quite printer compared ot my old Epson. You just can't beat the price. As an added tip on where to find good quality ink cartridges at half the cost try [...]
sound is excellent! very pleased with the headphones. Am using them on my IPod Touch with no problems and using the adapter above.
This set of cans is awesome. Sounded great right out of the box, made me want to listen to my whole music collection. Also made me go back and re-rip all of my media into lossless formats, as you can hear the difference between lossless and MP3s with these. And I haven't even gotten them burned in all the way yet. Definitely worth 80 bucks.Bass doesn't rip my head apart but that's not what I want when I am listening to headphones, instead you get a more accurate bass that still sounds great in music where bass is important.Unfortunately for Amazon because of these headphones my days of buying and downloading MP3s are over. Perhaps fortunately for Amazon my days of buying CD's exclusively have now begun, and now they can get more money off me each time I buy music.
I own and use 2 of these printers and print 4-5,000 copies a month (which is in excess of their monthly design volume.) We use these as our printers, copiers and Fax and they work flawlessly. The Scan function is extremely handy to scan to a .PDF file and send as an email attachment & store electronically so we can get rid of paper.Main advantage is the ease of refilling the cartridges. Remove 2 screws and pull out a 3/4" plug, pour in an $8.00 bottle of toner. Put plug & screws back in and you're good for another 3000 copies. You can usually refill these toner carts at least twice. They apparently store the waste toner in the interior of the drum and when it fills up it spills and causes smudges and smears on the copies. Havn't figured out how to empty that waste bin yet. But with aftermarket Carts at only $20 each I just throw in a new cart. (Let's see that's $20 for the cart + 2 X $8.00 for the refill toner or a total of $36.00 for 9,000 copies - That's .4 cents per copy! Yeah, at less than a half cent a copy, I'll keep my SCX-4521Fs! Only problem is they are getting scarce on the used market.Samsung apparently got tired of people not buying their $80 overpriced toner cartridges, so, on the newer models, they put chips in the Toner Carts that self destruct to try to stop self refilling. The aftermarket does sell replacement chips but they are a hassle to replace and needless expense.By the way - for these SCX-4521F to access the "Tech Mode" and reset any "toner out" errors:(And do other neat things)HOW TO RESET SCX-4521F (From Samsung site:)1. Press MENU # 1 9 3 4 in sequence rapidly. (Be sure to enter the # sign also and we do mean rapidly!) The LCD panel should now display TECH.2. Press MENU, and then press ENTER. The LCD panel will display Tech Mode.3. Press the left arrow (&lt;) button once. The operator panel will display NEW CARTRIDGE.4. Press ENTER. The operator panel will display [YES].5. Press ENTER. The toner warning message should be gone.6. To exit TECH MODE, press MENU # 1 9 3 4 in rapid succession, as if you were dialing a phone number.The operator panel should no longer display TECH.If problem persists, there may actually be a problem with either the toner cartridge or the SCX-4216F.Remember to enter the # sign first. Internet is wonderful for fixing problems.I simply search on "scx-4521f toner low message remains on", and found your fix in seconds(Xerox PE220 is equivalent to Samsung SCX-4521F and the procedures for reseting toner cartridge is the same.)
I brought this Nuvi 270 GPS less than 3 months ago because I had friends coming to visit me from Taiwan & they need a GPS speak multi-languages.This GPS not only speaks Chinese very well but also portable, with Europe map .....Strongly recommend this GPS specially if you may visit Europe or need a foreign language speaking GPS!!!!Eileen
Item works well for an indoor anttena.pros: requires minimal adjustment going from lower to upper channels.cons: one local channel doesn't come in, but i haven't been able to get it on any antenna i've tried.other: It's hard to rate antennas, their effectiveness varies for each individual, dependinging on location.I live in city and was getting lots of interferance on my old antenna, almost none on this one
opened cartridge packaging and ink had leaked from cartridge. a real mess.I installed cartridge and it works ok albeit with about half the ink remaining. I've always been pleased with amazon, but not this time.
Since so many use wireless modems now, cat 5 cables are something you might only occasionally need, such as when you are setting up a router. And it seems like overkill when you pull out an old 20 foot cable to connect to a router that's sitting just across from you on a desktop.And yet a three foot cable might be too short -- not allowing you to keep the laptop in your lap while you set things up.That's where this five foot length cable comes in handy. It's not too long, not too short, and it can be coiled up and tucked away nicely in a drawer after you've finished setting up the router and wireless modem.It's good quality too, nicely made. Overall it's a good little cable to have on hand.
Confusing, flimsy controls.Depending on the size of the CD's, it may not even be able to handle two CDs worth of music. Three full-sized CDs are out of the question.I have needed to uninstall and reinstall the PC software twice.I don't use MP3 players much. In fact, I have spent more time trying to get it to work than I have spent using it. I am on the verge of throwing it away as more trouble than it is worth for me.Sound is reasonably good though.
I got these cables really quick, and they were just what I neededto finish my new rebuild. fits great and looks good. and a nice price.
I have both and iPhone 2G and 3G, and this cable works for both of them. The latches into the iPhone are solid, and the USB Plug stays firmly in the machine. The retractable part of the cable has so far endured three weeks of my constantly playing with it. Thankfully, the design seems to discourage rather than encourage tangling.Making the cable retractable really does help reduce clutter, especially for laptop users like me who leave cables around everywhere. And the price is much cheaper than you could get on a regular cable. Overall, I'm very happy with this one.
Bought this item to go on my F350 super duty with a pioneer avh-1400, fits perfectly! had bought a different one that was supposedly the right one but it was troublesome to install had too many screws and... well was just a mess of a product! this one looks slick slides in and locks in only trim the middle part and screw in the sides to the stereo and that's it.
Evrything about the item is excellent except for the difficult switch from manual to automatic. The switch is pretty tough to click back and forth. Other than that it was a steal & its a keeper.
TiVo needs to do a better job of explaining that an 80 hour TiVo only records about 40 hours at "High Quality" and about 30 at "Best Quality." High Quality is noticeably granier than your regular television. Had I known this, I would have bought the larger capacity TiVo so as to record at Best Quality for everything. Other than that, TiVo is spectacular.
This "generic" powercord works great with my laptop!!It was much cheaper that the local retailers!!!It arrived alot sooner than estimated!!
This harness works exactly as it should. It plugs into my Honda Accord 2001 EX without any problems. The wires are of the same quality as the factory hardware that you are connecting to - so any improvements would be a waste anyway. Wiring is easy to get right - colors are standard - I had no problems wiring up my Alpine CDA 105.
We bought an iMac, and it doesn't have a Firewire 400 port, just a Firewire 800 port. We have a camcorder with Firewire 400 output. So I needed an adapter. I bought this cable, and when it came I realized that while one end will fit into the Firewire 800 port on the computer, the other end doesn't fit into the camcorder. So, I paid for shipping both ways. Then I bought an adapter plug that goes into the back of the computer, and I use my existing camcorder Firewire cord and plug it into the adapter, and that works great. Before buying this adapter cable, make sure you wouldn't be better off with an adapter plug.
After I bought my nikon D200, I knew that it just a matter of time before I will purchase one for my camera. Reading all the reviews here, I finally break down and ordered thru Amazon. I read the manual and installed the Grip to my D200. What a big difference It handle better. I order this grip even though I have total of 4 batteries for my D200. Now I have more peace of mind that I can carry AA for spare in my Back Pack. For the latch to hold the cover, I finally figure out not to break it by pushing the cover gently while slowly turning the latch without forcing it , so not to break the locking mechanism inside. I love the feel in my hand , use it to my tripod without removing the grip and it is very stable. Plus I also ordered the cable release for really sharp picture shooting. For the price you can't go wrong. Very easy to shoot potrait now. I have wedding to do this March so, I'm ready to rock with my Nikon D200, SB 800 and my Spare Nikon D70. Now debating which lens to get between 17-55 f/2.8 or 70-200mm F/2.8 VR...need help
I use this wrist strap with aPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Lumix G Vario 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens (Black). For such a small camera, I find a wrist strap to be more convenient than a neck strap.
I should have paid attention to the other reviews on this site. Bargain Cell seems to sell cheap knock-off products that may or may not work, but which are too cheap to bother returning. In my case, I was having trouble finding an original Nikon cable and ended up ordering this. The good news is that the cable I received charged my camera. The bad news is that it wouldn't transfer photos. In fact, my computer didn't even recognize that a device was attached when I plugged my camera in with this cable. I ended up ordering a card reader as well so I could transfer photos to my computer. Eventually I found a cable sold by J&R Music for $10, shipping included. The J&R cable is an original Nikon cable and works perfectly. In the future I'll stay well away from bargain Cell products.
Holy**** these things sound fan-****ing-tastic! Wow, wow, and more wow. I don't even know what to say. Anyone who decides to get these will soon realize they just made a very wise decision.Keep in mind they are pretty big, and you'll need a 1/4" to 1/8" stereo adapter if you want to use them with computers and Mp3 players, but those "drawbacks" are easily overlooked because they are AMAZING. They are also extremely comfortable -- actually that's an understatement -- you can hardly even feel them on your head, and what is there feels like a pillow. I am going to immensely enjoy listening to every thing on my computer with these babies, I might even try out some .flac files now.
Bob, I have to take exception to your review.Firstly, the feature set on this camera is fantastic. For anybody who has the patience to learn how to use a dslr, you won't be hampered by this body. It even has AI-Servo mode, which was a good enough reason for me to upgrade from my Digital Rebel alone, as I shoot ice hockey when I can. Conversely, I don't think it's overladen with features. It lacks a spot meter for example. Bob, do us all a favour and never pick up a professional camera, as you'll moan about "too many features" for weeks.Secondly, of course you can't use the lcd as a viewfinder! It's an SLR! There's a great big mirror in the way!Macro mode? You claim to have used an SLR before? Surely with all your experience you're using aperture priority and mirror-lock up at the very least with your macro photos? The macro performance is based purely on the lens you use and its close-focusing distance. The tiny lenses you find on compact digitals are suited to macro photography due to their tiny focal length and hence large depth of field. An SLR lens will never be able to focus as close, unless it's designed for macro work.It seems to me that you're not very experienced and don't understand how your camera works, nor the differences between compact and slr cameras. This is a fantastic camera, packed with useful features for all levels of photographer. The image quality is fantastic especially at high ISOs, and I can't recommend it enough.
I bought these harddisks to build the file server for my group. The purchasing procedure went through very well. The items arrived inexpected range of time. The file server was built and perform well.Overall my group members are very happy about this new file server.For that I thank Amazon's nice purchasing procedure.
I'm not sure what the issue is with this RAM. One review says Crucial confirms it is EEC, another says it is not. My experience is that it would not work in my Dell Poweredge 840 which required ECC Memory. All of the specifications match.
This product is truly a wonder. It is easy to use being that you don't need to format it and ready to go from jump. There's no applications on but to confuse you just 4gb of space. Enjoy, because I sure did.
Received the printer a couple of days ago, have printed several photos of various sizes up to 8x10. Printer is used to produce picures of products to be sent to buyers. Image quality was very good - colors were true and images sharp (depending on input of course). Software supplied was easy to use and offered a variety of choices as to image orientation, print quality, cropping, print size etc., which was very helpful. Overall, very satisfied so far.
I love my x73. I've saved time not having to go out to get copies made for my small business. I also use it to scan my son's pictures and send them to relatives via email.
Well I bought this charger because the cable of my old one started breaking after several years of service. At first I was really happy, It fit better then the old one and had a light to let me make sure it was plugged in. After a couple of weeks the brick started making a weird buzzing noise and a little while latter the charge would come and go (the light would fade then brighten. Pretty soon it became incredibly difficult to charge and finally it has completely stoped working. It has been little more then a month since my purchase and I recomend you buy a different brand like I am about to do.Good luck
Nothing special, wound up giving it away because it reformatted itself when I put it into a camera to the point that I couldn't use it in my DS anymore :(
This printer is so user friendly, compact & reasonably priced! I absolutely love it! Pictures are such good quality, as the 35 mm used to be taking them to the local developer. I am really impressed!
Charging Time:Ni-Cd 2 x AA 5 hours, 4 x AA 7 hoursNi-MH 2 x aa 10 hours, 4 x AA 14 hours
Really, what a piece of crap. I just received this item, placed the DVD in the player, and watched it say "loading" for minutes. It never did play the movie. Tried a different DVD, same thing. I am currently on hold (and have been for a LONG time) with the Audiovox customer service line. What a hassle. Very disappointing. Also, there is nothing keeping little toddler hands from touching the lens inside, it is just right there in the open. Stupid. And so am I for getting this thing.
What a great lens! It's dirty, gritty, grungy and raw...a beautiful thing!I've had mine for about four years now and they are a BLAST!They're an acquired taste, but the in-lens effects you can coax out of these are an art form in and of itself.These older models don't have some of the more advanced features of the newer generations but I really prefer the LB 2.0.I favor the 2.0 over the original LB w/o coating or the newer gen one with plastic optics or more/other features.The coated glass optics are crisp enough to use for quality shots, but can still get grungy with the lens whenever you want.Once you get used to it, you can fineness the lens almost as second nature and distort the image as you wish.The Composer is better for studio work, but the 2.0 is more fun to just walk around with. The aperture discs are a bit clumsy to switch out when walking around, but not horrible and the fact that you can find blanks and cut your own for custom effects is especially fun.If you get a chance to pick one of these up, don't hesitate. They are a lot of fun.In particular, night shots in an urban area with lots of lights are extremely great for seeing some great distortion and blur.
I bought a couple of these pads and they really adhere to about any surface. Why would anyone want to waste good money on some designer pad that wears out and becomes thin in no time?? At this low price you should stock up and save. V. Godfrey
Samsung- good out of the box for about a year or so. I bought this new for $180 when released. Lasted about 2 years. The SW got corrupted somehow. No "restart" or "reboot" to bring about like you have for a CMOS on a motherboard of a computer or for that matter many electronic devices these days. Supported many formats out of box as advertised even home-grown DVDs, but the reliability isn't there. My really old Sony DVD still lives beyond this one. For this unit think 1 to 2 years life. If you want more life, look elsewhere.
I got few of them for every lens what i have. You know that how important is protection.
I was looking for a USB to RS232 cable and this product was perfect for my needs . Congratulations !
I am a soldier currently deployed to Iraq (I'm writing this 19JUN2006). I bought this, rather than an iPod, because of the battery life, and I had seen people have trouble with the beating their iPods took here in a previous deployment. The Cretive Zen Touch performs as advertised. I usually get well over 20 hours on a charge, and I "song hop" a lot, which uses more power. The leather case it came with was perfect, also. It adequately protects the unit, and can be hung on your belt.The software works well, is fairly intuitive and does the job. There are also other software packages (Notmad is one) that add even more functionality. After using the Creative Zen Touch in a difficult environment, with sand and temps up to 118F, I am extremely satisfied. The biggest accolade I can give it is that I would buy it again if I had it to do over. Highly Recommended
I recommend this camera to everyone! I purchased it right before my vacation to Punta Cana and had no trouble figuring out all of the options. It was the best vacation we have ever been on, but my husband was worried that I was more excited about the camera than the trip! I also purchased the waterproof case made for this camera and it was wonderful! I took some pictures underwater at the pool and in the ocean. Even if you never went underwater with it, it was great protection just using it every day at the beach. I took many pictures and everyone that viewed them were amazed. The large clear screen was another great feature. My nieces and nephews always want to see themselves after I take their picture and now it's much easier to show them. If you are reading this review, you need to buy this camera!!!
After you read the first review read my comment on that review it will give you some insight to these radios. If you use Hi Power (which you must enable as they start up in low power) you will acquire good range if you don't have hills in the way. With smaller hills about 1/3 -1/4 of the distance can be expected, so 4 to 5 miles, with mountains forget it. The radio waves cannot bend around the hill. At the frequency these operate at they are great for line of sight use. For what I paid they were a great value so I bought 2 sets. The Weather channel also works very good. In reality I think 4 1/2 stars would be about right.
I bought this printer to print papers and things for school. It's fantastic! It prints like no other, it sits under my desk and takes whatever I throw at it. It prints all my papers and my friends papers, and it NEVER runs out of ink. I red somewhere that it gets 12,000 pages per toner and the toner is really cheap! I'll add an amazon link in a bit!Josh
There is no documentation of this until you receive the device. The device requires a USB hard drive which is clearly stated. What it does not state is in order to use this hard drive it must be reformated for Lenix and will no longer work if plugged directly into a Windows machine or if there is exisiting data on the hard drive, it must be removed, reformatted and returned!Very disappointing.
I have yet to see another FRS/GMRS radio built like the Audiovox 1525. It's range capability alone outclasses even the more expensive Talkabouts, Walkabouts, whatever! We just came from a vacation at the Subic Bay Resort (ex-naval base) which has mountains, forests, beaches, a golf course and any other kind of terrain you can think of. Our large family usually splits up and go their own ways. In one typical morning, I could be in the beach with kids and still get to talk -clearly- to my wife and her sisters who are out shopping in the duty-free malls 4-5 kilometers away. On the other hand, my in-laws (using other brands)who were out in the golf course always had a hard time reaching the others in the club house just about a kilometer and a half away! Even the sleek and solid design of the GMRS-1525 makes it a better choice than the others which look more like toys. I've handled similar brands and noted all their features (i.e. channel scan/lock, VOX, rechargeable batts, etc.), but &quot;ounce-for-ounce&quot; I can really say that the pair I have is superior.
This was my first LCD purchase, and simply put: I'm thrilled!! This was an excellent replacement to my old 17" CRT. 5 Stars mainly due to value. It's no Sony X-Brite monitor, but for $315 with a 16ms reponse time and DVI, I can't complain. Zero ghosting, fabulous colors - I was hesitant about the BenQ name, but I'm glad I made the plunge.
It's a cheap but useful all in all laser print, and the cartridge can be refilled by ink kit so as to save a lot of money.
I was sceptical of the Opteka .5x wide angle lens adapter because of the low price. At $79.95 it was hundreds less than other brand name models. I was shooting a low budget documentary in HDV and needed something to shoot subjects in a car. It was only a couple of scenes so I took a chance.The picture quality is good - clean not fuzzy - and the warping at the edges is minimal. It's a two piece unit that screws together and it is heavy but it works. The only thing about adding that much glass is you get more speculars, particularly outdoors on a sunny day. Maybe the more expensive ones have a way to reduce this effect, I don't know. For the money, this lens worked just fine.
Variable response time will drive you crazy. Product worked for about 6 months and ceased working.
Very happy with this product and it gets me where I need to go. Would recommend this!
I really liked the idea of this but the button that holds the clip in place broke after I used it about 3 times. Very disappointed!
Right out of the box, the strap loop was not sewn onto the bag, causing the strap to immediately fail and my equipment slamming to the GROUND!So I get a repalcement bag from Vidpro. They require a very healthy advanced payment in order to ship me a replacement. They have NONE in stock, so I have to wait a MONTH for the replacement to come.After being inconvenienced for a month not having a bag, the repalcement bag has a sharp tab jutting out from the strap buckle, TEARING my shirt!Apparently Vidpro has no effective product Quality Control and ineffective logistics to keep products in stock.
I chose Fuji Superia 800 for use in my Canon EOS RebelX 35mm with a 80-300mm zoom lens. I enjoy doing portrait photography of young children, and sometimes experiment with films. This film provided for great color saturation. The greens, blues, and yellows just leap from the page. Although the yellows seemed to be a bit heavy in some of the pictures, it still provided for a great shot. This 800 speed film does become a little grainy when enlarged to 8x10. However, for the money, it's nice to know I can shoot my friend's football game and get some great portraits of my nieces on the same roll. This film is great, because you can't always plan for what photo taking opportunities lay ahead.
I have done just about everything with this printer and it does it all well!! From scanning to copying documents and pictures in color or black and white. Have also printed pictures directly from the camera memory card. Everything works very well and it is a quality piece of equipment! The only negative is the fact that if it is on and the power goes off it may never work again!
Actually bought these speakers for my sister who's off to her first year of college. These speakers will work very well in her small room. shipping was prompt, items were exactly as described.
I actually bought 2 sets so 2 kids / adults can share one base unit and it works great. Sound quality is impressiveThe one flaw is the headphone do not give you any indication when they are turned on, in the first 48 hours one headphones was left on and e battery ran out
I've had this router for about 5 months or so now and it has been working just like the day I bought it and never gives me any problems. I've never even upgraded the firmware on it, or shanged any settings. It just keeps working so I see no need to fool with it. It's actually collected some dust on the case and I don't see a need to move it or brush off the dust.Everything went smoothly the day I installed it. It's been so long so I don't remember every detail, but I do remember feeling pretty calm after setting it up. I'd recommend others to get one if it is what they are looking for in a router. Small, cheap, works, wireless, stable connection.
I own the HP 475 and since it's slightly larger then the rest, the printer barely fits in the case. It does fit but it is very tight. I would not recommend this for the 475. Probably I shouldn't have bought this but I really liked the case.
This Samsung 40" LCD model is fantastic. Easy to use, easy to set up, amazing picture - great color quality. Sound quality is also quite good - however we have the TV linked up to a surround sound system. From what I understand, the audio is average if the TV speakers are the only ones utilized. Overall, we are extremely pleased with this TV and highly recommend.While we love the TV, we were not so pleased with Amazon. When we placed the order for the TV, the price listed (you had to click another link to see the "special" price) was $1,899.99 with free shipping. This sounded like a great deal at the time (it is now listed for $100 less). However there are additional vendors linked up with Amazon that sell this same model and one was being sold for $2,099.99. Our TV arrived and a month later, I realized that $2,099.99 was charged to our credit card. After calling Amazon numerous times for assistance and not getting anywhere, we have decided to put the issue to rest. We lost $200 and will think twice before we order any expensive items on this site again. This is the only reason we gave 4 stars as opposed to 5.Word of advice - PRINT your receipt once the order is finalized - I really regret not doing this now.
The router pictured above is an excellent router. Unfortunately, I received an old version of this router, not the current one pictured. And it did not come with the power cord. I couldn't believe it. Fortunately, it only cost me $20. so I simply trashed it and okay. But beware what you buy online used from other sources, outside Amazion.com, even though it was purchased thru Amazon.com. Amazon sells great new stuff, but this was a serious disappointment.
It is larger than ordinary mouse.Not get used to it.USB is convinient.
I purchased the LN740 for my wife about a year ago, and we've been generally pleased with the features and performance, particularly given the low cost - that is, until I tried to update the installed maps.When I took a trip to Pennsylvania last week, I found that the unit was directing me to exits, and would then "lose" the roadway, makeing it look as though we were driving off the road, as the highway system had been recently modified.Figuring it was time to update the map info for the unit, I contacted LG for info on how to update, expecting that they'd provide me with a web link to download updated maps. Instead, they e-mailed me a phone number to call, whereupon I was told that the only way to update the maps was to purchase a CD for $99!If you feel that kind of price for an update is warranted for a $200 navigation system, then I won't try to disuade you from purchasing an LN740. The next time that I'm looking for a portable nav system, though, the cost and ease of updating maps will be one of the first things that I look at, and it's doubtful that LG will be one of the brands I look at.
This card is really great...if you know what it can and can't do.I used to be pretty (...)at these, but then fiddled with the phone wires and (for reasons that continue to elude my comprehension) all of a sudden they're basically 100% reliable.My beef with these things is no longer reliability (which was horrible until the fiddling mentioned above), but compatability. I haven't done any definitive research on this particular subject, but these use the same technology as DSL, so it could either not work or have to share bandwidth with the connection. That's one thing (I'm sure they've got some sort of compromise), but my real issue is with lack of OS support. I'm screwed with Linux, and that's something I hope to get more involved in the house-hold. (it's really great, search for Red Hat Linux 9, (...))In summary, for a Windows-only network without DSL (do your research if you've got it, I guess) it's ok, but check out PowerLine networking instead. Linksys has got some PowerLine stuff, and, other than the issues with this particular product, I think Linksys is a really good company.
Is good item but I do not like the colors of the lets, (green and red) three in eache side.
This keypad goes great with my new pink and silver Dell laptop! I love it! It works great, is pretty light and helps a lot when I have to do my banking and taxes! I would highly recommend.
the eye pieces are supposed to have stop clicks so the relief does not shut down when you put them to your eyewell on line they say this is a know problem with these binocs----PLUS amazon had to take care of the because the vender had a ton of excuses whyy not to ship them back----they send a broken product then say if you send it back and it is in MINT WORKING CONDITION they will refund my money----what????? i am sending them back because they were shipped BROKENyou see who that works---simple they get to keep the non mint product--- you sent-they get to keep your money--- and they get to vharge you shipping both ways---pretty sweet for them---WARNING STAY CLEAR--maby you can find them somewhere else but they will all have that eye piece defect----i can say enough about this problem ---because they dont care and you end up with a bad taste in your mouth concerning amazon because it was their door where the transaction took place----AGAIN AMAZON HAS STEPED UP AND TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM, but i had to tell them this was the last time ---next time i get blantently used it would be the last time o spend money at amazon---and this was the last time i buy an item not sold by amazon themselves
I bought this model because it was cheaper than the Sparkplug model in white with an L-shaped plug. Well, the straightness of the plug couldn't withstand normal use, and the audio stopped working because the junction between the wire and the hard part of the plug probably got bent back and forth too much. Good sound and sound-blocking, but not durable if you plan to move your MP3 player in and out of your pocket.
It works ,, My camera heads clean now , It works very good ,It works ,, My camera heads clean now , It works very good ,
The Good:Decent S.W. receptionFast dial sweepEasy to carry and has pouchNice stereo earbudsHandy "tuned in" lightGood sound, good volumeThe Bad:Flimsy compared to the Kaito 1103 that I was used toDial numbers are quite off on FM dialNo BacklightNo CB Band, no 50-55MHz S.W. bandThe volume dial does not click radio off - disturbingSometimes needs to lie against (or flat on) an object for better receptionBurned out batteries fast when played at high volumeNo jack for external antenna...hope this helps.
At the end of the day you buy an FM Transmitter to play music from your choice music player through your car radio and the quality is the most important thing. I had one of those little wireless ones before that plugs into the bottom of your iPhone or iPod and the quality left A LOT to be desired. That is not so with the Coby. I used the default status it was preset to (87.5) and the music from my iPhone sounded GREAT! I was honestly astounded by just how good the sound quality was. It was about as good as good any local radio station. For just under $18 and with Prime shipping, this transmitter is a great deal. It would even be a great deal at $30. No longer will I have to make CDs to have high quality music play in my 2001 Ford Focus!
I use this on a Mac Pro and connect to it via an optical cable. The sound is great and the price on Amazon was great.-A happy customer
I give it a 2 only because it is a good music player. I owned the 30GB for 6 months and loved it. The sound quality is great, navigation is simple, making playlists is no problem, video picture is super, and the Zen's reputation for quality (despite the last guy's misfortune) is high. FM tuner and voice recorder over the Ipod are nice additions, if you use them. And, by the way, the FM tuner tunes into station perfectly and sounds very good. Under pressure from the RIAA, Creative REMOVED THE FM RECORDER that is on the 30GB model. Don't worry about it, though, the quality was pretty poor anyway. My real gripe is the size. It was already too thick, now this thing is as thick as a deck of cards! I measured it at 7/8 of an inch. Compare that to the 80gb Ipod at about 1/2 inch (.55 inch to be exact). And it's as heavy as a brick. You can also hear and feel the hard drive operating, it's not load or a bad vibration, but it's there. I'm just not as pleased with this version as with the 30GB model. Creative should have made this smaller and more refined, while still making the storage space larger. That's what good electronics companies do. THEY FAILED MISERABLY HERE. If you don't care about the FM tuner or voice recorder, pay $25 more for the new 80GB Ipod.
I received this camera as a Christmas gift in Dec. 2000. It is a wonderful camera, great resolution, but not over-the-top expensive. Paired with a good color printer and some photo-paper ... you'll never need a film camera again! I know I don't! It is easy to use, reliable, and makes terrific photos.
I purchased this TV about amonth ago and so far its been fantastic. Great picture, nice set of controls, plenty of inputs, and incredible hi-def movies.
I have had this DVD player for many months now. Every DVD we had plays very well on it. Picture quality is as good as movies I have seen on my cable's HD channels. I know it sounds unbelievable, but it's so true. Its SD card reader works well, but USB connection doesn't work. Since I don't have iPod, I don't really care. Music CDs played through our Ampflier sound like 5.1. I will not buy Blue-ray or HD-DVD until the format war is settled.
I picked up this mouse for about $10 and I've been pleased with its performance. Here's the rundown:PROS:* Price* Optical sensor - movement is very fluid on a Mac* Easy to hold in your handCONS:* It doesn't include some of the bells and whistles that most people have come to expect of mice.* It has a very long cord, which I don't quite understand. Most people have their mouse next to their computer, so having a long cord doesn't make sense.SUMMARY: The buttons click well, the scroll button is very accurate, and the optical sensor is right on. For $10, you have no reason to complain about the lack of bells and whistles. If you're looking for a basic mouse and you just need something to work well out of the box, then this mouse is for you. If you're looking to spend more money on something that includes more functionality, then look elsewhere.PC/MAC COMPATIBILITY: I'm running OS X 10.3.9 on a 800mhz iMac and both buttons and the scroll wheel behave exactly like they would on a PC with no downloads.
If you are going to be out on the road, or flying to the other side of the world long enough to run down the battery's on your 500 series Palms, then you might as well round out your Road Warrior Bag with this item.All the extra plug-ins for the Euro circuit are included, and are literally a &quot;snap&quot; to put on. The Travel Charger is light, small, and comes with a nice bag to hold it all. It won't take up much room in the luggage.The only con I have is the price. Palm is a little too high here on something it didn't cost that much to produce.But, I've got mine!
My office has used this printer for four months now. It isn't very user friendly----it seems to require extra time to get things done, but the printing, faxing, and copying are good.My big complaint is the cost of toner replacement. I'm used to paying about $5/month for toner usage. Since we bought the Canon four months ago, we've been through the starter toner and two new toners ($140 each). I figure I'm paying $90/month for 1,000 copies (or less). I'm looking for a buyer for my Canon.
This filter has been sent quick and without delay. I will return to Amazon again next time.
Terrific picture. Consumer's Report rated highly this TV and I agree it's a good one.
I bought this system at the Bose store for $900.00. More than a year later, the system started to have issue reading the CD and DVD. Very often, it does not recognize mp3 cd. When that happens, I have to unlug the power cord to reset it, otherwise the dvd player won't work with any CD/DVD. I tried to do something about it, but Bose only guarantee it for one year. The sound is good, but the unit is really not worth the price. I am really disappointed at Bose. I have read other reviews, but didn't really care until I own one. It was a bad mistake buying this Bose system.
I have had my speakers for 3 weeks now and I really like it. I love being able to charge the battery in the speaker and then just move it from room to room as I go. I also like being able to charge my Ipod while it is plugged in. I am highly pleased with the sound thru the speakers. I would reccommend it to everyone.
I have a MacBook Pro, and after reading many reviews bought this product. The transfer speed is great, when it works. The trouble I have is every time I insert a card into the reader, I get that grey screen that tells me to hold down the power button to restart my computer, in about 6 different languages. I restart, after loosing progress on the things this "grey screen of death" as interrupted, then I am able to read the card just fine. This is a horrible manufacture default. I'd give this product 1/2 a star if i could and if i could take a screen shot when that grey screen appears, i would but this freezes my computer.I don't even know if what I received was a Delkin model as there is no marking on my reader at all. Bottom line: Do not buy this product.
Got a ticket for 53 in a 35. Never heard a single beep. I understand that this is not a high end detector and I also understand that the cops don't always just leave their radars on. So I knew that I wasn't "bulletproof". But what I would expect of any radar detector is that even if I do get pulled over that it would at least beep at SOME POINT whether before or after I've been "shot" with the radar.Now, let's assume that you think this is a fluke and you decide you want to get it any way. Here's something else you may want to consider. You can't hear it. If you drive with your windows down and/or play your music at anything above average levels, you won't be able to hear it go off. It does light up when it detects something which is helpful but even with the volume all the way up, it's pathetically hard to hear.
I'm exceptionally pleased with this purchase. The D80 feels very well designed, very well thought-out, very capable without being too complicated. I was considering the D200 before the D80 was announced, but it seemed like a lot of money for a body, given that I'm just a hobby photographer. The D80 seems to be most of a D200 without the more expensive magnesium body and the weather-proofing--nice things I would love to have, but does it really make sense given my use and the $800 difference. The hardest part for me was the 3 frame per second burst rate of the D80 compared to the 5fps of the D200, but Ken Rockwell and others wrote that unless you are shooting a lot of sports, you're probably going to be happy with the 3fps and I think I am. Also, I took Ken's advice and went with this lens which is the least expensive of the kit lenses and placed my order for the impossible to get 18-200mm Nikon lens. This lens doesn't have a lot of reach but it seems amazing in quality.
The last Portable CD player I had was (higher price) and this Classic CD player plays just as well for a mere fraction of the price. The Anti-Skip feature is great. I can throw the CD player across the room and it won't miss a beat. Very cool! Great bang for the buck.
This is far better than the original band and jacket that came with the player. It is very durable and still easy to use the controls with the player in the jacket.
The recorder is fine but for those in the higher age group the instructions for use are fair. I have no one to speak to about the confusion I'm left with!I would think a dvd or a site could be used to answer any questions or illustrate what you need format's for! I have macular degeneration and the "SMALL" printed information provided makes for additional difficulty. I'm sure if I seen a descriptive "LARGE PRINT " book with the recorder or DVD?Site inputs the rating would be better.
Two pairs were installed in a Honda Civic '02. They have great sound quality; the highs are clear. I seek a flat response, with no emphasis of any frequency range. For the Civic, this required quite a bit of reduction at the mid-range level using a graphic eq.This is definitely a five-star product; however, I wish they would be manufactured in the USA rather than only designed here.
its cheap plastic its so hard to put together if you got nails watch out it bend them back, its so easy to break i had to like force the thing together its ok.
This is the standard battery for my Sony Cybershot DSC F-828 DSLR, ordered as a backup for the single battery that came with the camera. What I didn't realize was that this package included a backup glass lens protector and most importantly a case specifically designed for this camera. I'd been making do with a case intended for a 35mm camera with zoom lens attached, but it never really fit properly. I was very surprised when a big box came in the mail, and pleased that the price was about the same as the OEM battery alone if I had ordered it from Sony. The case has a couple of external pockets for filters, cables, memory cards, spare battery, and is a bit smaller and lighter than the bulky case I've been using. The only downside to the case is that there isn't much room for the camera's strap, but very handy overall.
The size of the camera and the quality of the pics make this a camera I'll carry everywhere. I've been a Nikon owner for 40 years (!) and have published in LIFE, Newsweek, Stern, books and so forth, so I'm a fussy guy.The 4800 delivers, and it replaces a tape recorder as well!The FinePix software is astonishing. It does more and does it more easily than any of the similar products -- and I've tried six different software/image products.Learning the camera takes more than a few hours, but after that it's very easy and doesn't disappoint.Fuji needs to provide a case, however, and figure out if the strap on it is for a wrist or a neck. It's too large for one and too small for the other, but I've already bought a small case and another strap ..., so we're not talking about a major pain here.If it holds up for a few years I'll be more than satisfied because I like this machine more and more every day. It's just hard to get used to carrying such a small package that produces first-rate pictures.
These cables worked great. they seem to be made of good quality. I would buy this brand any time.I recommend them.
From more than one of the videos I watched, there was a constant high pitched sound coming from the tweeters. Has anyone experienced that?
Until now this item is working very well, and I don't have any problem yet. I've seen many movies on it, and Its quallity is good and I'm satisfied.The only thing that is not so good to me, is that every time that the dvd change from a section to another, there is a noise which is audible a little far from the dvd player.Antonio.
This product does exactly what I need it to do: provide excellent sound quality in a small and portable package. I use it for poolside music and traveling. I've read other reviews complaining about no remote, sound quality not up to par. I disagree with these comments. I don't feel a remote is required (it is small, intended to put where you want, remote???) The sound quality is excellent.....as it should be. It is hefty in weight, due I'm sure to the quality of the speakers. It has a good rugged case and presents a clean, modern look. It comes with a few adapters for the differnt iPod models but did not include one for my new Nano 4. I had to go online and Google search on this and found out about the manufacture's free adaptor/web site. This is the only complaint I can make. Altec Lansing did provide the adapter very quickly though. I look forward to taking it soon on vacation to Hawaii and listening to it in my room and on the beach. (using the great backpack included)
The main reason I was purchasing a new DVD player was to have region free capability. I specifically chose this player for the following reasons:1. #1 rated on CNET2. Easily programmed for region free play (as documented on the internet)3. Upscaling4. HDMI5. $20 MIR at Circuit CityAs it turns out, I will not use the upscaling and HDMI right away, but at least I know I can use these things once I upgrade my TV.The downside as many people have mentioned is the fact that there is no optical output.
Let me add my voice to the chorus here and say that this radio (I have owned over thirty radios in the last ten years - I'm a collector, geek, and gadget nut) has the best FM reception of any radio under 300$ that I have ever heard. It beats my grundigs, Etons, and Sonys. I was struggling to tune in two stations in Miami from where I lived in Palm Beach County, Florida. My Grundig S350 just barely got one in if I placed it in a specific position in one corner of my home. This hot little radio not only gets that station from anywhere in my home, it also tunes it in clearly in my steel/concrete office (where I am lucky to get any but the big stations)! I am extremely satisfied with its reception. No other radio performs like this one. There are some weird details about this radio but they are worth putting up with if you want a hot FM receiver. 1) That crazy volume control. You need to press two buttons to change the volume. Huh??!! Well, there is a reason for this- a regular tuning wheel would lead to noisy "chuffing" (that chuf-chuf sound you get when auto-scanning). This radio has NO chuffing. It is a trade off. I wish it had a tuning wheel but I can see where the engineers head was at. 2) The fake analog tuning LCD screen - personally, I love the way it is lit. The entire face and buttons have a warm amber glow that is aesthetically very pleasing in a dark room. It is purely aesthetic, though. I only tune by looking at the digital numbers. Yes, there is a learning curve to this radio but I had it all figured out in less than 15 minutes and now it seems natural to me to work with it. It's not impossible to learn; just different. Once learned, you will not need the manual.Other unusual but pleasing details: once a station is in memory, you can scan through the presets with the jog dial. It is very fast and well thought out. The radio remembers your volume for the last station tuned in. It is solidly built. The antennae is very long (as all FM radio antennaes should be). Shortwave is strong.Conclusion: there is NO better FM receiver available for this price. I mean it! This baby pulls in FM like no other. If that is what you are looking for, do not hesitate to buy this.P.S. I got this cheaper at Universal Radio in about a week.
I am still using this product for my 3 yr old son, but I have a few complaints.First of all the low battery beeping/ out of range beep is obnoxious and bothersome. It should really at least only do it three times or something, but it's continual and extremely loud.Second, I wish the display lit up when the baby/kid makes noise.Third, there is a loud pop when there is a sound in the room, which wakes you up. Sometimes something sets it off like if he rolls over or hits the edge of his crib or something, so you hear this loud pop a few times a night. And when he had a cough, it popped like that every time he coughed. The pop is not effected by the volume, so you can't control it.Last, we've had it for only a few months now, and the battery doesn't even last 20 minutes. I try to let it run out and then charge it. But that doesn't seem to help since it can only get so low before the obnoxious beeping starts and you have to turn it off.The overall function of it is why I use it. Since I am on the first floor, I can talk to him and let him know I am coming so he can calm down. It's just too expensive for all of its flaws.
Great accessory for the Zune; weakness of Zune I believe is the battery and its usability. This accessory takes care of that very well. It does increase the size of the unit, but doubles the battery lasting capability. I am very pleased with it.
I wanted a device to play audiobooks and the reasons I chose the Zen W were the large memory, the bookmarking feature, and the external speaker. The Zen is easy to use and the first two features work wonderfully, but I was disappointed in the external speaker. It works great as long as you're right by the device and there isn't much background noise. I had hoped to lay it on the seat of my car and listen to it while driving, but I ended up having to buy a cassette tape adapter. Another minus for me is the size - it's bulky to wear on a belt and use with earbuds. If a person wanted to watch movies, the larger screen would be nice, but for just listening to books or music, it's too much.
I'm no audiophile, but these buds seem to give me enough bass (which tends to be the typical lack w/ buds). Also, Sony may have changed the wiring material as I see a lot of posts regarding the subject. I have not had any problems with the wires & I don't treat them very well. I yank them to untangle them from other computer wires, I cram them in my pocket, and I constantly play w/ them or stick em in my mouth...
This was my first digital camera. It was given to me as a Christmas gift two years ago and it's still working to this day. However, the door that holds the batteries in broke long ago so I have rubber bands tied around it to keep the batteries in place. My Mom has the same camera bought at the same time mine was (she bought both of them together) and guess what? Her battery door is broken too! My second complaint is the lag time between when you actually press the button and when the actual image is recorded. This is problematic when taking pictures of my toddler who is always in motion. My third and final complaint is the flash, but I see that's already been discussed here so I won't dwell on it; let's just say put your sunglasses on because it will blind you!But I have taken literally thousands of pictures with this camera and as I said, after two years of steady use, it still works. It's easy to operate. It's affordable. The quality of the pictures is good for emailing purposes (I rarely print them out). I recently upgraded to the Canon Powershot A75, but I'll keep my Kodak around for a backup. If you're on a tight budget and can't spring for anything pricey, or if you just want a really basic digital camera, you should be pleased with this one.
I love my Skip DR! I check out a lot of audio books from the library and they are very scratched and usually very dirty so my Skip Dr has been a great investment for me. After using each wheel the recommended 50 times, I used just about all of the rejuvenating fluid that comes with each refill kit so I dont understand previous reviews that say they dont use or want it. I lightly spritz each CD 2 or 3 times and in my opinion, the amount of fluid with the kit is exactly the right amount. I'm on my 3rd refill kit and I've been extremely pleased.
It's cheap and works as protective filter well.Does not fit my Nikon cap perfectly but so far works.Don't know how it compares to other filters though
I bought these to try for noisy bus rides associated with my work. There is a definite difference when they're turned on versus using them as regular headphones. Sometimes, I have even used them strictly to cancel noise instead of listening to anything and have also used them without power. Either way, I am impressed. Comfort level is okay and they fold into a pouch (included). The single battery lasts a long time as long as you don't leave the switch on when not in use. This is of competitive quality with some much more expensive models and I really got a lot more than I expected for this price. Especially as they are considered "portable" headphones.
Bought this as a gift for my daughter after reading many reviews. The FM reception was fine. Our problem is two fold. First is my daughter's only power outlet is flush on her dash and near her steering wheel and wiper control arm. It is a very tight fit. Make sure you have plenty of room if you chose this design. The BIG problem is she has an ipod video, the largest and heaviest ipod, and when she goes over any bumps the whole unit flies out of the socket!!! I contacted Griffin and they sent me a collar from a previous model and a new power arm and neither worked. I since know of a friend that has the same unit and has no problem. Make sure you try it as soon as you get it because you only have 30 days to return it. I bought it as a gift and the 30 days are done, so I'm stuck with it!!
Comparable HDMI cables can be bought for 45 or more. Even though the price is cheap the quality is good, no problems so far.
I've only been using the AZ2555 for a couple weeks so I can't comment on reliability. I was aware when I bought the box it did not play MP3's. MP3 capability would be nice but all the MP3 boxes I listened to in this price range did not have the sound quality of this unit (which is very important to me). It was the great sound and features that sold me. For example, it provides complete control over EQ which was not available with the other boxes I looked at. The speaker system provides deep smooth response and low distortion (I haven't played it extremely loud or outdoors). The tuner is also very good. I really like the side handles as they don't get in the way and make carrying the box (one side up) easier. I'm thinking of buying another one for my workshop.
I bought this because the rabbit ear antenna I have didn't get all the channels, but it turns out that the rabbit ear antenna with the UHF circular antenna received more channels than this antenna. Wouldn't recommend this product.
This zoom on full frame DSLR is magical. Fabulous optics, sharp images, close focusing, ideal zoom range for landscape and architechtural (inside and out) photography. Using Nikon's Virtual Horizon Detector insures that horizons and vertical structures are without distortion (no bowing horizons or converging vertical lines-keystoning). This lens goes with me on every outdoor photo shoot.
I did an extensive research before decide to buy the SC12.This sub must work together to a separate amplifier, the SC-1250 (sold separately). This is a 3000W amplifier and it can push 2 units of SC12!!!It gives an extra. You can buy one sub unit and if you decide to increase even more the bass you can add a second one to the system and put your house down!The SC12 shakes the house and the bass is deep and powerfull. It comes with a remote control and it also adds a great versatility.The SC12 itself is very compact and easy to set-up.Couldnt be better choice!!!Thanks to Velodyne.
specification item no audio and no compatible PAL only NTSC and the finition is bad
I replaced my Zenith "silver sensor" antenna with this antenna and have been very happy so far. Signals come in 10-20% stronger than the Zenith when used indoor (have not tried mounting it outdoor yet). Overall, an excellent choice for an all-around compact antenna. Minus 1 star for not providing a stand or mast.
Bought a pair of these 6 months ago. Have used them quite a bit on trips to both New Mexico and New Brunswick...and they've worked great everywhere. Rugged, lots of battery life, and easy to use. Highly recommended.
I bought this device to record daily notes which it does very well. No problems with recording quality and the supplied Sony Digital Editor Software works fine. Problems I ran into initally was getting used to manipulating the small buttons,they're just too small. It says you can hit the stop button and if you don't change folders, resume in the same message. This is not true, and you must hit pause to continue. The provided Dragon software is not current as Version 9 is out. Transcription from a microphone is very good after training, from the recorder its awful. Overall I am pleased with this product. I recommend a memory stick upgrade and upgrading to Dragon version 9. By the way if you have problems using Dragon, Sony will tell you to call Nuance, and Nuance will tell you to call Sony. Once you put your mind to it you can figure it out without them.
These headphones really hurt my ears. My ears have to bend in order to fit into these headphones, after about 20 mins my ears start to really hurt. Secondly, the battery that came with it died after a few weeks.. as someone else said, the battery thing is in the wrong place, it gets in the way, is heavy and weighs the cord down, and it gets tangled in stuff. I don't recommend this headphones.
Based on the &quot;good reputation&quot; of Maxtor hard drives, I bought one of these when my IBM &quot;Deathstar&quot; failed. That turned out to be a really bad choice... I thought the IBM's 2 year service life was bad, this &quot;wonderful&quot; Maxtor lasted about 6 weeks before having motor problems and it failed completely 2 weeks after that. Since I don't have an extra room in my apartment to store boxes for all of my electronic items, I threw away the original packaging (Maxtor requires this for returning the defective unit), so, I guess I now have a 90 dollar, two-month-old, paper weight. I replaced it with a Seagate Barracuda and, the jury is still out, but at least I won't have to worry about warranty coverage. The warranty on the Seagate drive stipulates that subjecting the drive to more than 350 G's will void the warranty, so, as long as I don't take it apart or throw it in front of a speeding bus, I should be covered. DON'T BUY A MAXTOR!!! Unless you enjoy throwing your money away.
[...]Printing envelopes is a challenge. Just figuring out the proper settings to print envelopes was a headache. Moisture sealing envelopes cannot be used because they seal themselves as they pass through the printer. Only pull and seal envelopes can be used. Often the addresses come out splotchy with part of the address barley visible.After about 6 months of using the printer, everything I print has a vertical yellow streak and the left side of each page.Included cartridges are half filled and replacements are very expensive.UPDATE:I just took a baseball bat to mine and I feel so much better. This thing was going into calibration mode for hours on end. Completely unusable.
The hard drive I get is the one I bought, the order was a 500 GB hard drive with 16 MB RAM and got a 160 GB Hard Drive with 8MB RAM.I demand my money back
I experienced the same as many previous reviewers. And just like one of them, I bought two of these units. One quit working after about 6 months of VERY LIGHT USE. I'll bet I played less than 15 movies with it. It said "Bad Disk" with any disk I loaded.The other lasted a bit longer but after having a baby we used it less than the first one. Now this one turns on, but there is no response from the buttons on the bezel or the remote.I bought these after reading great reviews. Don't make the same mistake! Check out the reviews on their other products. Do not buy ANYTHING from this company.
Hardest part about this was all on my end. I bought the printer used with no installation disc so had to set it as primary in my computer, download an update and it works perfectly. This is one time where cheap works great.
This is a great tool for a reasonable price. Configuration is easy and after running it for over 2 months, I can say I haven't had 1 problem with it. One cool feature is the port forwarding feature. If you're looking for a way to share your broadband connection this is the way to go.
I have the Nikon D-80 and notice with this camara the battery holds a charge for at least 1,000 Fine / Large shots. I say this due to I have 800 shots on this battery with 2 bars still showing on the meter. aprox 70% of these picture where with flash as either for inside work of filler flase for outdoor us. I have not had to recharge this battery yet so I can not say anything on the recharge time, however I do carry a spare charged battery with me if needed so recharging is not an issue.
Ya they send directions,and we followed it to the The chip you take off the orginal will NOT stay on,and Yes we did it Just like they showed.The chip feel off inside my printer,ink may have leeked inside aswell, chouldnt find the chip inside my printer,ink was a mess,Was a compleate waste of money and time,Plus,Now I need to get differant ink with the chip already on it,And then i'll know if my printer still works,This was a huge mistake to buy this!!
A good cable is what one needs to get, not the overpriced one ..i would suggest around $30. The connectors need to be of good quality preferably gold plated.Now in order to future proof your system to support the newer HDMI spec.ver 1.4 which does 3D Over HDMI and a higher resolution beyond 1080p also called the 4K x 2K Video Support- the type they use in studios aka industrial grade, you need good cables.
T.V. has been running great since sept. The picture is crystal clear... One if not the best picture of all the 42" Plasmas I looked at....got a great deal too.
In fairness to Ritek, I am changing my review, something I should have done long ago, as my first review blamed the discs for a problem that was actually due to the hardware I was using: After burning some of these on another optical drive I concluded that it was the LG DVD burner that was the problem, not these discs. The LG burner was apparently destroying the discs: after only 10 burns, I was getting messages I had never seen before [or since] that "This disc is nearing the end of its useful life." If that happens to you, try another burner. I would definitely recommend these disks, they are a great value if you're into using DVD-RW's.Note that neither CD nor DVD re-writeables should be relied on for long-term storage.
Product is useless in my opinion and was not worth the price I paid. I would not order this item ever again.
I purchased my "Friday" off ebay for a little under 100.00 dollars. The unit is heavy and packed with features. Although the unit is considered obsolote because it is no longer manufactured, I look at it as a well built unit with many features current machines do not, or can not include due to the cost factor. As another reviewer wrote it will take a few minutes to learn to program it. Once this is accomplished you will never have to do it again. I purchased my unit about ten years ago and then retired it for a much more modern unit. Unfortunately, my Pansonics, Sony, V-Tech unit all died and I have happily returned to this retro looking unit which has NEVER failed me.
This is a great product, but watch who you buy from. Some of the individual sellers, like Digital Media Source, rake you over the coals in shipping charges. I tried to order 4, which should be $5 max shipping for the size, and they were charging $30 for the shipping. I didn't complete the order and will look for another seller. Even if they are charging a bit more, at least they are honest in their pricing.
I have had these installed on my computer for over a year now. Working great with no problems. Fast shipping and good price.
I received this as a birthday gift from a friend after I first purchased my Canon T1i DSLR. I was skeptical at first using this item on my camera lens, but that fear went away after my initial test of the item. First off, the build quality of this lens pen is great. The hairs of the brush are very uniform and very fine, no imperfections on any brush hair. The cleaning tip on the other side was of great quality too. No deformation or wear on the brush so far from normal use. The brush is very effective in dust removal, no scratching or hurting the lens so far. I cant say anything about long term usage yet since I've only used this for a couple of weeks, cleaning my lens from time to time whenever I notice some smudging or dust accumulation. The graphite tip on the other hand works phenomenal. It removes smudges easily and effectively without the use of any harsh agents or liquid lens cleaner. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a DSLR. It does a great job at cleaning the kit lens and any other lens that you have invested money into. Although I did not actually buy this product (got it as a gift), I would gladly buy another to replace this one in the future.
Bushnell make wonderful products, The binoculars are handy on hikes and concerts but the one wish I have is for a lightweight small Bioncular with the same low cost and more viewing power.
This product is amazing. I love the way it makes my portraits look naturally lit. It does leave a yellow tint to the photo, which it's meant to do. Sometimes a bit much for me, so I do recommend using a gray card when your shooting to be able to balance your light if your not going for the overly warm tint.
I shoot with a Kodax DX6490 and in the future plan on getting a full telephoto and wide angle - the reason for the adapter. I am still learning my camera. What I found out was that I have to remove the lens adapter when shooting inside as it's hood effect somehow cuts way down on the light entering the sensor.Otherwise vendor, buying experience was excellent,Kurt
Not only does this thing work as billed, the customer service with Garmin is excellent. I've had the GPS III+ for years, this is the grown-up version of that unit. Great display, great functionality, great people at the office... stop the presses, just BUY IT!
I bought a 2TB G-Tech GDrive a few months ago and I love mine. Despite what some other users have complained about, It mounts itself when booted, sleeps automatically when my MacBook Pro (snow leopard) sleeps, wakes automatically when needed, etc. It really works well and does exactly what I expected of it. I even partitioned mine into two logical drives before using it for the first time (so I would have a separate volume to use for manually storing files not associated with time machine). It works like a charm.However, I can't vouch either way regarding G-tech's customer service as I've not had to contact them.I can say that if some people have experienced problems with these drives, then its because they either got a lemon (all mfgs are known to produce a faulty unit from time to time) or they may have hardware/software issues related to their specific computers on which they're running them, etc.
I assumed I would get a battery that would charge and discharge just like my old Dell one. At first this battery seemed pretty normal but it would discharge a little faster than it should have. 3 weeks later, its only charging to 80%, and seems to be going slowly downhill.
The Garmin Nuvi 250W does not track and acquire satellites well in my 2003 Toyota Tundra. It works flawlessly in a Lexus and a 2008 Toyota Tundra. Consider another GPS if you own a truck like mine.
I bought this dvd player about 2 months ago and its been working good so far. I played about 10 dvd's and few MP3 discs in it till now. And I never had any problem. I can't comment on recommending this product to others yet because I myself didnot use it much so far.But for the price$56 its best compatible one with my Sharp TV so far.
Bought the PT610 amp to replace an amp in our buildings PA system. Works great and the price was very good.
It works - no complaints there. I looked around alot and if you're staying under $50 (you might as well - what's the point in all those features - you'll never use all that bandwidth in a home situation unless you're streaming HD video wirelessly to your TV.Web interface is clunky - I think I like Dlink better but seriously - it's time to step up here. None of the router config interfaces I've used is very good yet.Blinking lights. It's 2007 now. Personal electronics like this shouldn't be condensed versions of professional products. Do I really need diagnostic blinking lights behind my stereo? Couldn't you put a switch on the back to turn them off? It's important when the Cisco router at work has diagnostics but this is supposed to look nice. Maybe some Apple engineering could rub off here and some more innovative LEDs could be implemented.Antenna - It's time for all of these things to come without an external antenna. Most of us don't really need the range - and for those who do, maybe an antenna could be bundled that would be optional.Size - The size is fine - and I like the white. It would be nice if this were smaller though. They've already done a pretty good job but this device should be as small as possible.Transformer *** - The transformer is small. This is a giant plug. Hats off to Netgear for getting that right - it's the most important part.
So far this camera is quite impressive. It's very user friendly, small enough to be easily carried, yet large enough to grip comfortably. The screen is vastly improved over earlier versions and the features are excellent. I did have to order the adapter for my Printmaker separately. The reason for a 4 star rating as opposed to a five star rating is battery usage. The two AA's don't last long. All in all I do recommend it.
I heard about these earbuds from a friend, and thought I'd try them out. Boy, am I glad I did! I was AMAZED at the quality of sound from these little things! They do an excellent job of blocking out external noise, so you can jam without being interrupted. They were comfortable in my ear and didn't feel awkward. They finally died when the cord cover started to come off. Mine lasted for 18 months. Not bad for $20, eh?
We love the Discgear Selector because it saves storage space and makes locating the DVD we want to view quick and easy. We can also tell from a quick review of the listing which DVD's we have, without having to sort through all the little plastic boxes the DVD's came in.
The batteries fit our Radio Shack portable telephones and fixed the short talk time we were experiencing with the old batteries. I didn't give the batteries a 5 star rating on battery life because I don't have a comparison benchmark.
I had one of these that stopped working and I really missed it! Found this slightly better replacement and I'm back in the groove! Met all of the claims in the descriptions and is an awesome device to take on long car trips!
The FR50 performed admirably under the conditions created by my family. It is perfect for keeping track of each other in ski resorts, theme parks, or even between your house and your friends'. You can't beat the price, and with 14 channels you can find an empty one for you to use, even without privacy codes.
I've had this model for about 2 years and am generally satisfied with it with a few exceptions. The screen suddenly goes black from time to time (irrespective of the energy-saving settings), it gets burning hot after a short period of time (nearly melted a pen sitting next to it), and the battery is a real pain because it has to be plugged in after a short time (20 minutes or less). I've taken care of the battery as recommended, so that's not the cause of the short-life problem. As another reviewer pointed out, the speakers could have greater volume (to hear over the fan, lol). Also, if it could be less heavy in the ol' briefcase, that'd be nice... it's a bit cumbersome. It also seems to be slow opening programs as simple as Word and Excel. That being said, it's easy to use the wireless connection, the screen clarity is great and it's otherwise a responsive little tool. I wouldn't pay again what I paid for it in '04, but if you can get a decent discount on it, go with it.
I have a Sony VAIO R505 SuperSlim notebook. It's a great notebook. However, I would never buy this matching wireless LAN card. It may work great and match the color of my notebook, but the PRICE! You can get other wireless LAN cards for half the price, and they work equally well.Don't be tricked into thinking you need a Sony card just because you have a Sony computer. The Linksys and D-Link cards work just as well for half the cash. I use the Linksys WPC11 card, and I got it for 60 bucks.
Made of aluminum. I use mine on a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 Rimfire scope. Nikon USUALLY sets the bar very high.Update: I noticed that this sunshade has white lettering on the outside that detracts from the beauty of this cover. This advertisment for Nikon is in the wrong place or does it even need to be there?Also the sunshade screws into the scope threads ending up being a smaller diameter than the scope which makes it look like the wrong sunshade? What was Nikon thinking here? It works but I call it a poor design. Shame on you Nikon because you do make high quality scopes which I own several. I would NOT buy this again nor recommend it. If you need a sunshade be sure to look at the scope and sunshade together before you commit to a purchase.
I would have to agree with the first reviewer, this has turned out to be an excellent battery, unlike some of the "compatible" batteries that are out there. I saved about $12-$15 buying this battery, so the price difference isn't as much between the factory brand and this one compared to the really cheap batteries, but after dealing with a couple of the cheap batteries that were defective, I'm planning to stick to the name-brands from now on.
Based on the many positive reviews, I think I got a bad unit. I could only get sound (and poor quality sound at that) out of the left channel. I got a refund and replaced it with an Accurian from Radio Shack, which sounds much better. On the positive side it's a good-looking product. I'd recommend purchasing in a store that allows no-hassle returns just in case you get a lemon like I did.
I bought a pair of these so I could put my over-the-air antenna outside and run my DirectTV signal and antenna signal through the same line so I wouldn't have to run another cable line. The antenna runs through it just fine but the DirectTV signal will not go through it even without the antenna hooked up. If you have DirectTV, I highly doubt this will work for you.
First off, it's wonderful to not have to change batteries out. Second, you can plug the usb cable into a computer and have it charge from there. So if you have your laptop near by, plug in the USB end to it, let it become "recognized" and poof - you're charging without being limited by the cord.I love my rechargeable pack. I'll buy one for every controller I get.
I was looking for a camera that was affordable and had decent resolution for taking pictures for my auctions. I ran across this camera and picked it up. The package boasted great image quality for pictures and also worked as a webcam.The picture quality was not too bad when you can get it to take pictures. If you take alot of indoor pictures, make sure you have a 500 watt halogen lamp handy. I could only occaisionally get pictures taken under normal household lighting. Outdoor daytime pictures generally came out great in either image mode (high resolutio- 27 pictures....low resolution-107 pictures). What I could never understand was the image quality and light sensitivity was perfect when used as a webcam. I also found that this little camera had a nasty tendancy to suck up batteries at a fairly costly rate.Another annoyance is the viewfinder. No matter how I lined up the shot in the viewfinder I was bound to cut the top off of a head, or the side of a box.If you are looking for a camera to take some quick outdoor shots, or a webcam that you can use to take some pictures on occaision, then you might enjoy this camera. Quirks aside, the compact size and picture quality (under good lighting) is generally good.Hopefully Aiptek has improved on later versions of this camera. I would not suggest paying retail prices for this camera. If you can find one in the [$$$] range, it might be worth it.C. Olson
This item has had a bad volume nob from the start, but I was so busy doing other things I was not able to return it to the store, and when I contact warranty support they say I have to ship in the whole unit. They cannot just send me a new nob because it is all wired together it does not work good. It goes from low to high in a short space or has static when I move the nob.
Pros: Attractive design, digital front panel displays information about the station you are listening too (if that station is setup for it); full controls both on the radio and the remote; sounds is extremely good for the price; full set of inputs and outputs (add a computer CD or any other CD Player; add headphones;) built in POWERED sub-woofer handles bass well for a unit this size; front input is nice for a quick temporary setup; as well as front jack output for headphones; GREAT &quot;BANG&quot; FOR THE BUCKSCons: AM reception with this unit (like the previous model Kloss 88; is not stong). If you have problem with AM reception from your current unit; this will not give much relief - even with the external antenna. Thought most of my listening is FM, I do sometimes get news form the AM band. Without this drawback, this unit would have been given a 5 star rating.
The CCD on this camera is too slow. We had ghost images and see thru people.I return it twice to the store. I could not belive Kodak would make such a bad product. I though I had a bad unit. But both were just as bad.
I bought this as a present to my son, and here's what he has to say:Sure I can tell you about my new Sony Vaio VGN FE8800E.It's a great laptop with all the features you want for work as well as entertainment. The Windows Vista premium that comes with it is amazing and works perfectly fine since I've had it (about 4 weeks now). Especially the speech recognition program which allows you to use your computer without even touching the keyboard but by only by dictating through a microphone (i.e.: "Start Documents" "Open pictures".. or "Start Word" and then just dictate a whole document!!!)Everything is great about this laptop, the keyboard which is very smooth, the screen wide and so clear it gives you a home cinema experience when watching movies. The battery lasts long, about 4 hours autonomy which is good if you're on the road or traveling. It has a a webcam and a microphone integrated so it is very convenient for video messaging. I really enjoy the whole display and how you can switch from one program or window to the other in a very smooth manner like the Apple Macbooks.I haven't had any problem whatsoever ever since I own it, so I can say that in general I am extremely satisfied with the Vaio VGN FE8800E.
I got this lens some time ago, after several shots I can conclude somethings on this lens. It's sharp at 70mm, not so sharp from 90 to 200mm, and soft from any focal lenght farther than 200mm. The build quality is good, a bit heavy but ok to my taste. The only ED element included in this lens is not enough for avoiding chromatic aberrations, I've heard and read that either the G or D version delivery pretty the same results. The macro performance is poor, you can not go closer than 5ft. The lens is good for shooting birds, as u should know, the lens mounted on a camera with APCs sensor goes to 450mm at long end. Focus speed is also one of its weakest points, mostly from 200 to 300mm. I have some sample images on my pbase gallery (see link below) images posted on that galley have been edited and resized to a lower resolution, and most of them were taken at 300mm. The bokeh is good although you wouldnt like to see the orignal pictures since the softness and the lack of contrast is clear when u see images at full res. [...] Im leaning towards the buy of the newest version, the nikon 70-300mm VR. Hope I could get one soon, in order to post a brief opinion.
I was lucky enough to find the Acoustamass 6 system at Sam's club coupled with JVC amplifier/tuner for a little less than you would pay for both if purchased separately. Bose lives up to their reputation for quality sound, but I found the system to be lacking in sheer ear-bleeding amplitude. The system can be run safely (100 W per channel) at maximum volume, but it simply doesn't get as loud as I think it should. Otherwise, I have no complaints about this fine product from Bose.
My old Sonys broke and I needed a quick pair of phones so I saw these and went for them knowing I was taking a chance. The frequency range got me excited about them but the price tag did not. Here's what I found:Pros:Very comfortable including long term useGood highsCons:Mids and lows are horrible.Some songs with a good balance of lows mids and highs produce an unacceptable amount of static.Bent connector can get annoying with some of the devices I plug my phones into - I prefer straight connectors but that is just my personal preference.Conclusion:I listen to a large range of music from metal to pop to piano to full orchestra. For everything I listen to, these are just plain sub par.
Works well for paintball. Cut holes to reach the buttons and to attached the lens. Good way to protect camera while shooting.
I bought this to bring my old iPod shuffle back to life as I lost the original dock years ago on a vacation. It works, and for just a couple of dollars shipped its all you need. I didn't even know if my iPod shuffle still worked, but for two dollars this was the perfect diagnoses. Now I know it works, and I'm very happy. This is also far more portable and easy to use over the dock that came with the iPod shuffle. It's great for traveling, I have no complaints.
This is an awesome tv with great reception. I have never had such a good picture on my home tv...but this little tv really delivers the great picture. It is extremely portable and easy to use I would recommend this tv to anyone who is a tv fanatic. A word to the wise though....buy some rechargeable batteries and a battery charger because you will need it.
I'm still researching my purchase, and I see a potential for confusion here.I want to take my tv's digital optical audio out and use it to feed a set of wireless headphones. The warnings in these reviews caused me to think a little harder, and I've noticed that this device is converts a digital optical (Toslink) input to a digital RCA output. Headphones (and many other devices) will require an analog signal, which means I would need a second converter (digital to analog, or DAC) to work with this product. Therefore, I'm considering a single device that performs both conversions (search for digital to analog audio converters). I've found them starting at about $25+s&h.; I hope this works, and I hope this helps.
I have the product for about a year now without any major problems. This alarm clock does the job as iPod player and charger on the dock. The remote works well but it has only the basic functions of turning on the iPod plus prev/next and volume up/down; once the playlist is selected, I usually use the remote so that I don't have to touch the iPod that sits on the dock.It is a good product for its price.
They work great haven't had a single bad burn yet. Have gone through about 60 of them.
Since I have my music library on my phone I thought it would be a good idea to wirelessly play them through my car radio. Easy install and the music sounds very good. To add more music all I have to do is add to the SD card. Tuning in on a little used FM station was easy.
I had a Toshiba E740 Pocket PC for six months, and finally sold it to step back &quot;down&quot; to a palm 515. The Toshiba promised some cool things like wireless LAN and an MP3 player, but it seemed like every 10th thing I tried to do caused some kind of annoying error, and worst of all the beautiful screen caused terrible battery life.With the Palm 515 I haven't had any glitches in the 5 months since I got it. Everything happens quickly, and with the &quot;graffitti&quot; handwriting system I get a lot fewer misspellings then with the Pocket PC. I'm just finding it a lot more pleasant to have a reliable PDA than a fancier one that doesn't always do the simple things right.
This cable solved my problem when the attachment screw on the orginal cable stripped. Apparently the screw on the new cable must be a little bit longer and works great.
I installed my radar detector last night, and was commuting from Memphis to Oxford, MS, when my new Beltronics RX65 started beeping. It informed me that it was picking up a k-Band signal. I quickly reduced my speed from around 130 to about 50, and as I crested a hill, low and behold a Mississippii state trooper had set up a speed trap. No ticket. Considering my speed, I would have been issued a huge ticket, not to mention I may have had my liscense revoked. My RX65 has allready paid for itself. "Thanks Beltronics!"
I did notice a very slight reduction in light when using this lens. Be that as it may, I used it when the stock 25mm lens my telescope came with, and pointed it at the moon. It looks as if you are flying in orbit over the moon. It also brought out Saturn rather nicely as well as the various star clusters that I found.
Easy, convenient and fast. Thats the new way to shop. I prefer to buy a code online than buy a card thhat i have to wait to been delivered.
It works fine... but they are so expensive... get a knock-off for 8 times cheaper.
its been months and I never got it. Still holding out Don't think I'll ever get it in the near future.
I hope the CyberHome engineers who designed this product will read this review as it may help them fix some of the fundamental flaws in this product.Lockup problem: - as other users have reported, any unknown disk issue, which the firmware does not know how to handle, such as unfinalized CD, non English MP3 file names, some VCD CDs, certain brands of blank DVD +RW disks - causes a lockup, i.e., the recorder will go into disk &quot;Read&quot; mode and stay there forever. It will lock up and not respond to any command, not even after a long power off that should normally reset MOST computer controlled devices.I suggest the following design solutions:a. Inititialize the software program at every power-up.b. let the &quot;stop&quot; and &quot;eject&quot; commands have absolute and unconditional priority. If the software/firmware does not know how to handle a disk, let the controller go to the error handling mode and ALWAYS allow the disk to be ejected.c. provide a pin hole in the front panel to allow a manual emergency disk eject, similar to PC DVD/CD drives.d. provide a RESET button on the back panel.My final advise to CyberHome: please, test, test and test again your prototypes before you release them as products to the market.DGAL, NJ USA
This is a great bag for storing,transporting your gear. Great for keeping all your gear together. Very nice and comfortable shoulder straps. If you are going to be changing lens while running or climbing walls, look for something else. If you are traveling and need to carry your gear this bag hold alot and it is easy on the shoulders.
It's a very simple case, but it does exactly what I needed - hold a powersupply, mouse, and a few small cables. THe only improvement would be if the pockets had zippers or velcro to hold them closed.
I live in a very rural area and this GPS gets me where I need to go. It works really well in more populated areas. Of course the maps do not know new subdivisions or new stores that they built on farm land but it will get you close enough in that situation to figure out the rest. When I was traveling to Utica, IL, the talking GPS navigator "Jill" told me to turn in 1 mile but the screen was telling me to turn in 100 ft. I followed the screen and it was right, however again, I was in a desolate area. When you register the prodcut at Garmin's web site you can sign up to be notified for automatic updates to your system free of charge. When you decide to take a detour the GPS recalculates quickly and helps with the rest of the destination. You can also program it to avoid highways, gravel roads, tollways, etc.....
We looked a lot of places to find a nice case for my wife's new Asus 13.5-inch laptop. They were all either too big, too small, too "industrial," too flimsy, or too ugly (she's a girl, what can I say?). We saw this one on-line and it looked just right. It has proved to be the perfect case. It is just big enough to carry a few documents in the side pouch. It is well constructed, well padded, and has a comfortable shoulder strap. Highly recommended!
The newer, brighter screens on the Tungstens and Zire 71 are also softer. They scratch easily. My Tungsten T3 was showing marks on the common areas of the screen within a few weeks. Unfortunately, I didn't get these from the very beginning. At least now it wont get any worse.A little difficult to apply, but if you carefully apply one edge first and slowly roll it on while smoothing with the included cloth, you can get it on perfectly. It will make the screen slightly less bright and can look poorly when the palm is off, but when the palm is on they are unnoticeable. Believe me. As the owner of at least 8 different Palm models, this is an excellent investment in your $300+ Palm. Get em!
First: the recorder only comes with a 16 mb SD card, not the 64 mb card that is advertised. That fact aside, the unit works very well. The learning curve to figure out how to operate the machine is only about 5 minutes. It has three record quality settings. The standard quality is quite good for most uses. The long play mode is audible enough to be useful, but would not be my preference because of the bass distortion. The high quality is extremely good, but a memory hog. With a separate microphone we have been able to record serviceable music files on high quality. I had about 15 minutes worth of trouble installing the software onto a Win98 computer, but then it decided to install and I was able to download audio files from the recorder via the included USB reader and play them through the computer with excellent sound quality. The main intended use for this recorder is to record college lectures at a distance. In standard mode it has been working well, although when set to voice activation mode, some soft speech may be lost. We operate the recorder with two standard AAA rechargeable batteries. Battery life is good. It would be nice if the recorder was backlit, but you can't have everything. The unit is set up with four folders (memos, meetings, to do list, private) and you can add five more. This is very convenient. Within a folder, everytime you start to record, it saves the information in a new file. In summary, if you are planning to go digital, this is the recorder to buy. It is very compact, but the buttons are conveniently arranged and the playback speaker is surprisingly clear for its size. The microphone has two sensitivity settings. The low sensitivity is useful for making notes in a noisey environment. Generally, we leave it set on high sensitivity. The recorder also allows you to set it to record (and play) at a certain time. I guess that this is a useful feature for spies. If the price had been [lower], I'd have given it a full five stars.
I have had this set for 1 year next week and LOVE IT. I have not had one single problem with it. The picture is killer and the features are simple to use. The only thing I dislike is the audio could be a little better, so I went out and purchased a surround sound to fix that problem. When I decide to upgrade to a larger viewing size in the next year or so, Toshiba will defiantly be on top of my list of brands.
The waterproofing is great on this. This radio replaced a sharper image shower radio that was water resistant but constantly had to be "dried out" The battery life on this is Amazzzing. Reception is clear, speaker is capable for its purpose and can be turned up very loud w/o distortion. Definitely worth the couple extra dollars to buy one that just works!
I have own a zune for about a week and half now and so far its great. I was extremely happy that it automatically loaded in all the songs on my computer in about 20 minutes(about 3500 songs) to the player. The best part of this is that it takes ipod format stuff.Everyone in my family owns an ipod so its all in that aac format. The screen is perfectly clear and is better than the ipods screen by far. If your really that crazy about size its a bit chunky,but to me itsthe perfect size. Its actually not that ugly at all(if you dont get the brown)and doesnt have the stupid scroll of an ipod where you skipping over songs. The videos are pretty good.It wont take ipod videos because they are protected which made me mad. Im not a computer guy but it wouldnt take some videos i downloaded off of youtube and google video but got about 75 percent. I dont know much about the software because I dont use it that much(installing it went fine and was not confusing at all--step by step tutorials). The sound is very good,im not very technical on this so cant be too much help. The loading time is great. It takes no time to boot upat all and switching on long playlists is fast as well. Now the reason Ididntgive this five stars is because it scares me a little bit. Sometimes when i know i lock it thebattery stillseems to drain which really annoys me.Also I suggestyou get some external charger because the computer takes forever,almost two and half hours. It sometimes loads in music i already deleted(automatically installing music is great and annoying at thesame time.)there are ways around thisbut i havent gotten into that far.Exceptfor the sometimes funky battery and it not excepting some videos(even though its in the right format and the right size and all that stuff)I cant find anything wrong with it and would recommend it over the ipods which all break in less then a year anyways(hopefully in a year the zune still works).So far happy with purchase four out of five stars.would have given 9 out of ten.
It's a good product from Microsoft. Easy to configure and use. Only drawback is its mic which conflicts with the installed mic drivers. However, that can be adjusted by the volume settings. For home us this is good product.
FILTER PROTECTS THE MAIN LENS AND DOES NOT DISTORT LIGHT ENTERING THE LENS. ORIGINAL LENS CAP FITS PERFECTLY ON TO THE FILTER.
I definately love this camera. It's incredibly fun and gratifying to get your pictures developed a minute after you take them, and this camera in all honesty isn't meant to be professional. If you want professional quality go buy an slr or a digital. This kind of camera should be purely considered for enjoyment. Yes it is heavy but not in a way that makes it uncomfortable--it's bulk makes it nostalgic. It has very basic camera features and is one of, if not the, easiet camera i've ever used--just shove the film in and go. The camera takes decent quality pictures and tends to put a slight sepia tint on them when taken inside, but i consider that a cool trademark effect. The features of this camera include a lens that can be slid over to take closer pictures, a sliding numberless aperture setting, built in flash, and a button that lets you control the use of your flash. The only drawback is the fact that you can't take pictures closer than 2 feet (like all polaroid cameras). The lens of the camera also makes ojects closer to the camera larger in proportion to ojects farther from the cameraon the prints but it's not incredibly noticable. Overall, I enjoy it very much and would whole-eartedly recommend it for anyone.
I bought this product and I am very happy with it. I need the extra memory so now I have it.
The quality of the picture this display is capable of producingis simply outstanding. The colors are clear and vibrant, and thecircuitry transitions smoothly from one scene to another. Esthetically,the design of the set is elegantly simple, and functional. There areplenty of alternative connections for now and the future. The sound israther mediocre, but pleasant enough if you simply turn the trebledown. Easy to read and navigate displays, and a lighted remote controlmake this TV an excellent choice for anyone looking for advanced circuitry, and solid value in a flat panel television.
its a TWO WAY speaker which I find a requirement so you can hear the highs and the lows. It is by Pyle which made car speakers for many years and I got good use out of them as well. EASY mounting information and templates ARE included. Totally fool proof.
I have never gone wrong with data disks from Memorex. They seem to be compatible with every burner I have (4 different ones) and they can be used everywhere. I have found they work in a DVD player, and this Onkyo player is known to be fussy. The audio CD's and mp3 disks work even in the Dual car stereo unit I purchased here a few months ago.
I read the reviews before purchasing this wireless router, and thought it would be better than my old Linksys. The range of the Dlink is not as good as the Linksys for some reason. I have it in the same spot as the old wireless router. I wanted it because it is a newer model with "N" capabilities. I have a new laptop and thought using a new wireless router with "N" would make it faster and the reception better in my home. So far, it has not met my expectations. I am going to re-route my internet connections to another part of the house to make it more efficient to cover as much area as possible. I didn't have to do this with my old wireless Linksys. Maybe I should have stayed with Linksys???
It only splits a video source, but no audio. How dumb..... No where did it mention it as a video only source. HDMI is supposed to do both...
I purchased this item for use with a Garmin eTrex Legend GPS to hook it up to a laptop (has no serial port). It did not function at all due to bad drivers found on a home made mini cd. The computer would not recognize the Garmin at all. It seems a necessary DLL was missing. I tried Hyperterminal and instead of getting structured machine code, all I got was blocks of gibberish and garbage. I do not recommend this item. After I tried the cable on my desktop it did not work there either. I was able to simply hook it up to its serial port and it worked fine. Waste of money, time, and patience.I would rate this lower but you have to pick at least one star.
I own the MZ-r 37 ,MZ-r70 and a je-630 all by SONY. Each portable recorder has been droped onto the floor or street many times, and they have never broke or any problem, exept for the head fones, the speaker on the right, blew out. Sony sent me a new one in a week. I am sure this product will be just as good... NYC#1
I've tried others but none can hold up to the scrutiny that this product has experienced. Okay, so it cost me a marriage and a career, but I'd buy a back up, if I wasn't locked up. When I get out they'll have the third series available with higher restitution but softer focus.If I were to mention a complaint, it would be that sometimes it seems as though it is half empty, but the owner's manual says that when in doubt, do nothing. Yes, nothing, at least until you can be reasonably sure that it is half-full. The owner's manual also suggest that calibration may be more easily achieved by soliciting the aid of a good friend, but not if you have the auto-dialer model, and your friend uses bi-focals.I'll spend my last dollar and go into debt to buy something, anything. I need to feel like I deserve to buy this, but I've no more room in the closet and dialing for dollars is on the speakerphone. So, try one or two before everyone does. I hate being the last one to catch on to a trend that's why I don't by things on sale. I usually go to overpriced.com. I need more status, but my Visa needs to be paid. Don't tell me that I don't need no stinking Visa, our president said the good Americans spend money on luxury junk that's sold by corporations and made in sweatshops. Naftarific, Naftaexpeolidocious, Nafta-Roni, and when my job goes overseas, then I'm going with it, because I need to go in debt, then sit at my computer and write about all the neat stuff I bought for the closets and garage.
I sit with my back to a busy isle and with this privacy screen I know that people will not be peeking at what I am working on as they walk by.
I was pretty happy with the quality of the screen. It is large and flexible. The only problem I had was that I could barely fit the screen in my Linclon Continental. It does not fold into a straight package. You must work with a t-square of fairly difficult dimensions. I could not get the screen to fold even with the stand so I had to put the screen in the back seat and run the stand through the seats into the front passenger compartment. It would be difficult to transport this screen in a small vehicle.
I wanted to buy a simple to operate MP3 player for my husband. He is always bored when mowing the lawn. So, after reading some good reviews, I bought the SanDisk Sansa M230 MP3 Player. We have had it for a few weeks and everything is going great. The player has really good sound, the controllers are easy to use, and we like the arm band that comes with the player. I would recommend this player to anyone who wants an easy to setup and use MP3 player.
This MP3 player can only hold 20 songs, The screen for the picture and video is very smaller then the screen is. Plays bad quality MP3's, Videos and pictures.
After having my second baby, I needed another humidifier for when both kids were sick at the same time. I already have this same humidifier in an older model and decided to order the updated version. It is great and even more quiet than the older one (which is pretty quiet on the lowest setting) it holds a great amount of water and the tank will last 2-3 nights on the lowest setting without having to be refilled. I don't mind that it needs it's filters replaced since I have tried the filterless humidifiers and did not like them at all!
bought it. plugged in my dsl modem plugged in my desktop. It worked instantly. configuration has a lot of options most of which I left alone. configuring my laptop was tougher. the wireless pcmcia card I bought (cisco pcm352) refused to to install. and it required some help from cisco TAC and some ugly registry butchery to get going. But... here I sit 60 feet from the router through two thick walls writing this review. so alls well that ends well
My brother and I both got zunes for chirstmas. I had no problem installing the software. i keep mp3 rips of all the cds i own on my computer so it took no time at all to add every cd i own to the zune, and i had no problem finding new cds i wanted on the market place. the sound quality is great. And i had no problems using the wi-fi.
yeah, I bought this camera thinking that it was great, for the first week that is. The backup battery only works if it has 90% power. If there's less it doesn't work. My camera doesn't read my CF card. Sometimes it does, but when I turn off the camera, it forgets the CF Card was even in there. Also, the internal memory will sometimes say it's full; but when you go to see if there's pics the camera says there's no pics. The camera was a joke from the start. I have wasted money trying to get this thing to work.
I am a college music major in jazz studies. I do alot of transcribing and needed a pair of headphones that I could wear for hours straight. Not only are these the most comfortable heaphones I have ever owned, but they also have amazing sound quality. The fact that they are not noise canceling makes it easy for me to play along with recordings. I recommend this product to anyone, but if more to anyone who needs extended use.
First, let me say that I have the most recent ipod Nano 4th generation, which will NOT charge on this Bose dock. However, after comparing the sound of this dock with others like Klipsch(sp?) and Altec Lansing, I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and am happy to deal with the inconvenience of charging my ipod at my computer.I am no expert in the area of electronics and am not claiming to have any technical wisdom whatsoever. My review is based strictly on sound quality and volume level.I tried other docks, and was sadly dissapointed with the almost static and tinny/hollow sound they offered. Apparently this is a common problem with ipod docks.It should also be said that I found this particular Bose dock on sale at a local warehouse club for MUCH less, as it was the older model and they were making room for the new ones. So, had it not been for the deep discount I got, I probably would have purchased a less expensive brand like Altec Lansing or Logitec. I was looking in the 100-150 dollar price range.I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this dock. The sound is amazing for such a small unit. Other brands have nowhere near the bass level this one does. (Of course you're not going to get thumping bass with any small speaker, that's just an obvious truth) Also, the sound is so rich and full. So far, this dock has the best quality sound of ANY stereo unit I have ever owned (with or without ipod dock).Another thing that was very important to me when looking for an ipod dock, was the volume level. I use my ipod for my work and wanted a speaker that could be heard in a large room with noise. (I need a larger, professional sound system to get "ideal" sound quality for what I do, but this thing is workable) I can get tremendous volume levels with this dock. There is abosolutely NO distortion of the sound quality at all. The sound is still perfect when the volume is super loud.The remote WILL work with the Nano 4th Gen. My only con so far is that the remote control does not have the ability to allow you to go through your ipod menu. You basically can control the volume and flip through the songs on whatever particular menu you set it to. Flipping through the menu has to be done directly on the ipod. It's fine though.Although this is NOT the portable Bose dock, there is no reason why you can't take this unit along just as easily. Provided you have an electrical power source. I debated buying the more expensive "portable" unit. But, I realized that I probably wouldn't want to take such an expensive dock to the beach or any other outdoor location without a nearby powersource anyway.I did a lot of research and read almost every review on every dock Amazon sells. I obsessed for a month over what to buy. For me, it came down to price and sound quality. I was lucky enough to find this dock in the upper end of my price range, and the sound quality is hands-down the best available. If I had not found this one so cheap, I probably would have gone with a Klipsch. It does not charge the Nano 4th Gen either, but it was next in-line for sound quality.Good luck!
Delivery was on time and the product arrived in excellent condition. Only downside is I had to request a tracking #. That was given to me within 24hrs, all in all everything went well and would recommend.
I specifically ordered the 25 ft (7.62 m) cable above to make sure I had enough length. I just received my order - everything else was OK, but this cable was only 12 ft, half the size it was supposed to be. I will make do with it for now, but I am not happy - will not order from this seller again.
it worked nicely as long as it worked and was not broken. it is a bit flimsy in its construction so after a few weeks it fell apart..
Same problem as some other people mentioned. While it worked for about a year, it was great. Then just stopped working about a week after warranty was finished. Very poorly built. Would not buy again.
I decided to buy a gps unit after I got lost in the city trying to get my wife home after surgery. I decided not to have this happen again. I really liked the way Amazon can compare units and this unit was the best buy for me. You will like this unit.
no long cords to carry like the original charger. fit's in you pocket easy. good buy.
I thought it seemed used and parts were missing. It was old, outdated equipment that was not described well at site. The return cost 60% or more than what they sell it for. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM FROM THIS COMPANY. Maybe good for making a charcoal grill or meat smoker.
The size, shape of the radio are perfect for shoving in your pocket and forgetting about. It has a hold function to keep the buttons from being push, but unfortunatly atleast once a day I would succeed in turning off the hold function from within my pocket. The best feature is by far the battery compartment and the 20 plus battery hours it gets on a single AAA battery. The reception is pretty good, although it picks up disturbances from nearby cell phones. There are a whole list of bad qualities with this radio. The first are the headphones, which are the most uncomfortable one I have ever had the displeasure of putting in my ears. I threw them out within thirty minutes and replaced them with an old set that only had one speaker working; a much better tradeoff. It is unbelievable difficult to remember how to use station preset function. I figured it out twice only to forget it a few weeks later. It also has this city function that keeps all stations from coming in at all. I really don't understand what the purpose is of that unless you want to listen to white noise to fall asleep.Last week I finally lost my ShockWave radio, though I will miss it, I plan on trying my luck on something a little better. I could have swore that in the late 90's when you paid between $40-$60 dollars for a walkman you used to get something of slightly better quality. Now all you get in this price range is garbage. Is this progress?
Nice product - Very useful for powering USB Based charging devices while traveling. Also for powering 110 V AC Devices. But not for longer charging time for Laptop.
IOGEAR Pocket Card Reader Supports Memory stick Pro Duo & Memory Stick Duo Cards (GFR202MSDW6)I bought 2 of these as I travel a lot and it's handy for attaching pictures to my emails. However the catch for the compartment where the memory card is inserted is not very sturdy. I now have 2 of them with broken hinges on the catch but they still work great.
Worked good for the first week, then the formatter went bad and we were instructed to take it to the local authorized repair shop. Three weeks later we're still waiting for the part. HP customer support is non existent. After three weeks agreed to accept a refurbished replacement but wanted a 1 year warranty, if the refurbished is just as good shouldn't they stand behind it as well? HP said no go and wanted me to pay to ship the refurbished printer. So if you want a printer that doesn't work and like to spend hours on the phone with tech and customer support, buy this printer.
Good sound, but they come out of the ear easily. Can't complain too much though at this price. Shipping was too expensive.
Ok, this product is to allow you to listen to your Ipod on your car's radio right? If anyone can listen to their Ipod with that kind of nonsense sound that goes on in the transmission, good for them, I couldn't listen to it. It was very easy to figure out and use, but every empty channel I found to use it on, when I turned on the Ipod, it was like a fuzzy barely audible even at top volume, version of each song. The bass hardly transferred over to the radio at all. If you've ever traveled by car for a long distance and were listening to a station as you left an area, that's what it was like. . .the whole time. I can't speak for everyone, but I for one get a headache listening to that kind of stuff, especially on the bass heavy songs that it REALLY messes up. I do not recommend this product to anyone, you are much better off saving for a car stereo that allows you to plug your Ipod into it directly, unless maybe someone knows of a product similar to this that WORKS right.I bought this product new, and it was unopened. The seller was quick and courteous and I have nothing bad to say about them, it's the product that sucks.
I bought this card with my Canon Powershot SX20IS through Amazon. According to SDHC on-line reviews, this card may not be the fastest, but is close -- and for the price, it can't be beat. It handled all my shots and videos well. Night shots are written pretty fast with my super zoom, even when no flash was used.
My new Ipod is great! I loved it! and probably I will keep shopping in amazon.com ;)
There are a lot of detailed reviews of these cables so I will simply agree with my fellow 5 star reviewers in saying that these cables are the best around, especially at this price! I found cutting though the outer shielding and stripping the inner wires to be a snap, thanks to my Leatherman Wave and my Irwin 8-Inch Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper. The Energy Take speakers I own didn't want to accept 12 gauge speaker wire without a bit of persistence and patience on my part, but since I was running these wires under the floor through our unfinished dirt and stone basement I needed some sturdy stuff. These speakers wires more than lived up to the task and the sound quality is beautiful. I highly recommend these speaker wires (and a Leatherman Wave and Irwin Wire strippers to make the job easier)!
I appreciate the promptness of orders being sent. They always arrive in perfect condition. I will continue to buy from Amazon because you are completely reliable.
I paid $499 + tax, for the Bose Cinimate Home Theater system, and boy was I disapointed. Best Buy had a live demo which blew me away; and when I got it home it sounded nothing like it did at Best Buy. turns out that the Bose demo disk, is tweaked to showcase the system, but nothing else.So I returned it and took a chance on the THX certified Klipsch; and after setting it up and listening to it, I have to say that the sound coming from this is far better than the bose.Now I think its because the Bose does not have a BASS control, otherwise I think the Bose would have done well. But still the Bose satilites sounded "Tinny".The Klipsch sounds wonderful, although I think the satelites could be louder, but maybe I just had the bass up to high....I attached it directly to my plasma TV's "audio out", jacks, using an RCA to mini plug adapter, and I can control the volume through my cable boxes remote. However when I play DVD's I have to manually adjust the volume, but some TV remotes will adjust volume.You don't get the full surround sound feeling, just full bodied sound, that will rock your seats! And I saved $400 to boot.
The glossy covers have started gatting small white spots all over the pictures, and I have only used it for no more than 6 Month. BAD QUALITY, don't buy!!!
I bought two of these woofers and hooked them up to a 1000 watt two channel amp. These woofers sound phenomenal. The only criticism is that they did not come with instructions for how to hook up the speaker wires - there are many options and it can get confusing. Go to Crutchfield and download the applicable diagram for your set up. Also, be prepared to tune your speaker box if you are making your own box.Enjoy - these are absolutely fantastic for the money!
Works great! The price was great! I actually bought 3 of them, so I would have backup's in stock.Highly Recommended.
The unit was purchased mainly for ice fishing and it has performed well. Not very good in shallow water, but they tell you that. It will shut down in cold temps and you will have to warm it up. I really like the portability and ease of use. It will definitly help you catch more fish. No more drilling 100 holes trying to locate fish. I will use it this spring also on a small river I fish. Hopefully it will help me locate some nice walleye or smallmouth.
I got this for the Olympus 45mm Micro Four Thirds lens, and it works fine. I am doubtful that is really makes any difference to the image quality, but I can attest that it indeed offers a degree of protection, which is all I got it for. I would rather scratch a filter worth a few dollars than a $400 lens...I have several Hoya brand filters, and they have always been very nicely made. Cheaper filters are tempting, but sometimes they have poor coating, or none at all, that results in reflections bouncing between the inside of the filter and your lens, which is obviously unacceptable; what good is a nice lens if all that precision glass is ruined by a crummy filter?
They're not BOSE but they definitly do the trick I'm using them in my drum booth in my studio and they're working great.
I purchased these as an upgrade to the ear buds that came with a newly purchased MP3 player. I cannot fault the sonics of these headphones as they are clearly the best inexpensive 'phones that I have ever heard. That is only part of the total picture with headphones; comfort is another very important consideration. That is where these headphones suffer from a poor design. They are uncomfortable to wear for any length of time due to the metal band and the 2 adjusting clips that protude against the wearer's head. If they would re-design the headband and clip assembly, this would be the best inexpensive headphone on the market. As it is now, if you can stand to wear them, they sound awesome. My star rating reflects the comfort of the 'phones not the sonics.
I recently bought the Sennheiser RS 140 Wireless headphones, and the sound is excellent, the only small problem is when I walk around the house, I will hear faint static, or sometimes, the sound drops out for a second. I am glad it has volume and balance on the headphones. I am still quite happy with my purchase
I enjoyed these headphones many years ago, so I bought looking forward to my previous experience... Only look the same. Not nearly as comfortable nor durable as previous - cheap plastic broke dropping from 36" table to wood floor and they are no longer usable. PASS ON THIS ONE!
I got this charger based on price, line-out, and by name. Although the thing does its job with no problems, no background or static etc. The problem is the construction of the ipod plug end...I've gone thru three of these know from the plug breaking/falling apart! good luck...
Fits right in to my Canon 17-85mm IS USM lens. Does what its supposed to do without any degradation in image quality.
We bought this last December (2005). It worked well enough for the first few months (some resetting of the TV Guide and blanking for days at a time, but OK). Was great to backup our Digital 8 video tapes to DVD.THEN...two weeks ago the TV Guide went dark (could not use it at all). I left it alone thinking it would reset and be fine.Machine then went into an endless loop the other day when I tried to turn it on. Would not come on. Gave a "LOADING" message when powered on - then went off to EPG function - then fired up again to "LOADING" then to EPG - etc. It seems to be frying.Read elsewhere on the web that the TV Guide function has been a disaster for almost all users. New version does not include it!Pioneer asked us to ship it to them and they will repair it under the 1 year warranty. Frankly, I feel it is a lemon and should be replaced with the new version under a lemon law for bad electronics!Buyer beware!
The Adventure 7 did a good job and I am giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Two reasons it did not get the 5th star: 1) wish it was just a little bit bigger, 2) strap can be uncomfortable if you just sling it over one shoulder.That said, it is a fine bag in all other respects, and can hold quite a bit of gear if you have a smaller DSLR. Here is what I carry in the main compartment:1 Olympus E-510 with std 14-42mm (28-84mm equiv)lens1 Olympus telephoto 40-150mm (80-300mm equiv) lens1 Olympus wide zoom 9-18mm (18-36mm equiv) lens1 Sony standard camcorder3 DVC tapesAlso carry spare batteries for DSLR and camcorder, plus extra memory cards, and mini-tripod in front utility area. The Olympus E-510 is one of the smallest bodies, and the Olympus lenses are all 4 inches (10 cm) or shorter. If you have a larger camera body and longer lenses, you will most likely need a bigger bag.The top compartment holds a baseball cap, a thin windbreaker, and maybe a few candy bars or a paperback book. Sometimes my girlfriend's compact camera too. Maybe you could stuff a sandwich or snack in there if you didn't mind it getting squeezed a bit.I took it to the Stockton Asparagus Festival and slung it over one shoulder so I could have quick access to the camera area. That doesn't work great, because when you release the clasp the bottom can swing open too quickly, so I mostly set it down somewhere when I wanted to change lenses. As others have stated, the best idea for "quick access" is to store your camera in the upper section, where just a quick unzip will let you grab it. Of course, if you have that area packed full, that's not an option. When I got home, I had red areas on my shoulder where the strap had scraped. It could use a little more padding.On a hike up Yosemite's Vernal Falls, I used it as a true backpack and it worked great, I was glad my pack was much smaller than many of the other hikers. I had a rain poncho stuffed in the top area, and a water bottle in the side holder. No scrapes on the shoulders when used this way.I considered the Adventure 6 but that would have been too small. The Adventure 9 is much closer to a full-size backpack, so the 7 was the happy medium for me.
Problem one is you need to push the buttons hard. The controller also wears out quickly. The next thing is it won't hold a code for more than a few minutes. I am constantly typing in 1002 for my Sony tv. RCA sucks. Directv shouldn't allow RCA to make products for them. I have three of these pieces of junk.
According to its price, it's good. Its mic's quality could be a bit better, but the sound is being heard good enough. I know I couldn't get a better headset than this with the price I paid; as I tried many headsets, cheap or expensive ones.
Haven't had any problems with the TV. Shipping agent contact me and set up a time for drop off. Still haven't gotten the HDMI cable to transmit a 5.1 signal to the optical out.
Bought this SDRAM for my older Vista Toshiba laptop and it worked no problem. Easy install and immediate notice improvement in laptop performance. And oh how they danced the little children of Stonehenge.
It is great external hard drive compared to many in the market. I tried previously IOGEAR and other products. With the same configuration, the other products took longer than expected for data transfer. It great handy drive. And its has good price at amazon as always.
System has superior picture. But beware you have a clear path to the satellite (the one in the sky).Trees and wind will severely hamper or completely knock out your reception. I have even lost reception with just clouds! P.S. NFL Sunday Ticket ! Probably the reason you will buy it. I did.
Excellent quality. I'm collecting and sorting old family photos. These have been perfect for the project because the photos are many different sizes and most fit in these windows.
This is a very nice pen for the Wacom Tablets. I have a Grip Pen that came with my Intuos 3 but I thought it would be nice to try another pen and maybe keep a different nib in it so I could swap out using them. I have found that this pen is a little small for me - I have larger hands - so this is not as comfortable as the larger Grip pen. But it functions just fine and I still use it quite a bit.
Ok, so I upgraded form a 30 inch LCD to a 50" Plasma screen, all the sales guys kept trying to get me to buy a power center. I came home did some research and chose this one, if it didn't improve sound or picture at least i knew that the equipment was protected from power surges.I hooked everything up last light and turns it one. OMG!!!! amazing, my Yamaha receiver and Wharfdale Diamonds 8.2 no longer sounded muddy but insted bright and even toned, the kick from the sub was tight no sloppy and precise, it turned a good system into an eye opener. The Sony progressive scan and LG plasma now are like looking at real people no a screen , the HD stiff is simply the best , digital cable it good and the dvd's are quite near HD. All in all I would highly reccomend this to anyone.The blue light is quite bright but i placed a piece of blue painters tape over it and it is no longer a problem. the voltage meter light is adjustable and not an issue. I now know the voltage in my home ranges between 123.5 to 121.
Normally, I love Manfrotto's accessories. This item however just does not work well. Poor design is the issue. The little clips that hold the reflector are way too small. If you are using one of the 5-in-1 reflectors with the zippered outer portion on it, forget about this item. The clips just are not large enough to hold onto something that thick. The kind of sad part is that they need only be about 1/8" wider and everything would be great. Someone let this slip past R and D without proper thought.
First of all this is a great performing camera. I got mine for a volleyball tournament and it was so fast. It capture action shots easily without that annoying delay time that happens with lower MP digital cameras. My photos came out SHARP...you really can see a difference between the superior quality taken with this camera compared to my film SLR (using the same lenses). I bought the Sandisk Ultra II 512Mb compact flash and use high resolution on the camera and had plenty of available shots to take. Plus with the option for deleting the pictures that you don't want, you can't go wrong. I also like the option of having the LCD screen off during shooting that way it saved on the battery...which lasted all day on a single charge!My only complaint was that b/c I was using the camera in the sun for two days during the tournament the paint where you grip the camera blistered then peeled. It got everywhere. I'm also concerned about the plastic cover for the connection ports for downloading. It seems a bit flimsy. But for the price of the camera (and the amazing quality of photos it produced) I'm okay with these cuts on the cosmetics end.Buy this camera. You'll be happy with its results.
I've now owned this scope for 18 months and have used it in a variety of situations, mostly for birding. I've used it in high heat, bitter cold, rain and snow. I purchsed it after reading very good reviews from optics gurus on the internet.This Alpen ranks at the top of the mid-range scopes, and ranks higher than some scopes which cost hundreds of $$$ more. It doesn't have fancy glass, but the BAK 4 glass is fully multi-coated and gives clear and sharp images. For me the "sweet spot" is around 50X which is ample in most situations. But it still gives very decent views cranked all the way out at 60X, though the light drops off a little except on clear days.For anyone with $400. and who doesn't want to spend much more, there's probably no better scope on the market. It'll give years of use and comes with a lifetime warranty which even includes accidental breakage!
best messenger bag for my macbook. comforable, and looks excelent
This case is great. I had one for about a year and it was stolen. I liked it so much that I searched the internet until I found another one just like it. It has a padded laptop case inside that is removable which has come in handy quite a few times.
This feeder is GREAT! You can't tell from the pictures, but the bowls are very large - wider than I expected and due to the height, their is much less slobber! It is sturdy, clean and simple. We have a great dane and it is just perfect - I expect it to easily last many years to come!
I am totally impressed with this piece of equipment. Picture and sound quality are superb, as is its range and the absence of interference in the operation.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas as an upgrade to his high end PC. He loves to work in a sparsely lit office. He mentioned that the feel of the keys was terrific. Compared to his former basic keyboard the difference was night and day. The colors are fabulous. We both work in the IT field and rate this one a winner.
Product works great going from my HP to Toshiba LCD TVVGA cable fits nice and snug on my computer without using the lock screw pinsAudio cord is long enough to go across my 17 inch computerItem was just as describedBought it late one night, showed up 40 hours later.Awesome seller!!!Would do business with again
I use this waterproof relay for the tilt/trim on my boat engine. Excellent product, and mailed promptly.
This was my first digital camera and I really didn't know what to expect. Kodak really simplified matters by including two "START HERE!" leaflets (one for the camera and one for the dock). The leaflets include 7 steps for the camera and 5 for the dock. If you follow these, you will be ready to take pictures in less than one hour-assuming do you have not complications.The one complication I had was (ironically) the Easyshare Software. While the software specifications state that it will work on a 64-Mb ram computer, it recommends 128 Mb. I have the 64-Mb, and my computer had trouble. Basically, the Easyshare software is programmed to include itself among your computer's startup programs, which means it will automatically startup when you turn on your computer. Since this program is relatively huge, and it was competing with other softwares that automatically started up, my computer began to crash. Unfortunately, the Easyshare software does not give you the option to NOT have it startup automatically. It's a long story how I got the computer to run. The short version: since I have Windows 98, I used "msconfig.exe" to stop Easyshare from automatically starting up. Now, if I want to upload pictures, I have to first double-click on the Easyshare icon, then I press the transfer button. I recommend closing out other softwares before running Easyshare, unless you have 128 Mb or more RAM. Otherwise, your computer may crash.As for the camera, it is very easy to use. I was able to take pictures and do other stuff without reading the user's guide. For certain things, I will have to use the guide, which is relatively short given the features the camera has. The pictures I have taken look great. To transfer photos from the camera directly to the computer, all you have to do is connect the cable provided into your camera and into a USB port on your computer. Easyshare, which should be running before you connect the cable, will automatically detect the camera and begin the transfer.If you prefer the Dock, all you have to do to transfer photos is place the camera on the dock and press the transfer button. Assuming the Easyshare software is running, the pictures will quickly upload. The Dock also serves the purposes of recharging the batteries that come with the Dock. (Actually, the rechargeable batteries that come with the Dock are placed in the camera.) An AC adapter powers the Dock. Also, it's nice to know that if your rechargeable batteries run out, you can use certain "AA" batteries designed for cameras. An improvement I would make for the dock is a cover. When the camera is not docked, dust can easily build up on the port that connects to the camera. Actually, the dock is the weakest link in this setup. It is not clear when it is charging. Mine is good about telling me when it is done, but nothing else. Also, the camera itself does not appear to say how it's doing on power.I shopped around and found the price here at Amazon for the bundle (camera and dock) to be a steal. Overall, it's a good value and, for the most part, easy to use.
The speakers are wonderful and I agree with one of the reviewers that states these like any other when you first put them in sound a bit hollow and just need to let play for a few hours. Once they were broken in, they sound AMAZING!!I have a 1000 watt amp and 2 12 inch subs along with Rockfordfosgate speakers in the back and have used Rock wiring throughout the car. I have had a terrible time with speakers (2 different sets of Rocks) in the front just not being able to deal with the amount of power and most speakers sold in stores will not hold up. I was recommended these speakers from a Best Buy sound tech who apparently knew his speakers.I am extremely happy with the service and received a wonderful price, I paid $80 for these where most places charge around $150. The speakers are worth the hefty pricetag to not have to deal with blowing/power issues again. I have a feeling these speakers will outlast the current car they are in and will happily make a transition to the next car. The shipper was wonderful and would highly recommend ordering from them again.
I love my Crimson Red stylus. It matches my Kindle Leather cover and makes using Kindle Fire a joy. Easy to turn book pages, opening e-mail, Facebook view and playing games. I recommend this to everyone that owns a Kindle Fire.
I bought this for Mother's Day for my wife and Amazon shipped it to me within 1 day, in time for Mother's Day, eventhough the estimated delivery date was a full week later. Awesome! Although we seemed to have some initial problems getting the lens to consistently focus, the problems cleared up the next day, probably a camera setting problem, and the lens has worked great ever since. My wife has taken some beautiful pictures with it and it is probably her favorite for portraits.
This thing is amazing!!!But it cant really compare to pocket wizards.I have the 580EXII, and the only way to use the 580EXII wirelessly, i have to use the Canon ST-E2.The ST-E2 cant shoot wirelessly through walls like a pocket wizard would do for the 430EX and 430EXII.The ST-E2 emits an infrared beam, and so does the speedlite (when set to slave mode) and the Infrared beam from the ST-E2 and the Speedlite has to be pointed at the same direction/object, in order for the transmitter to control the speedlite and fire the flash upon triggering the shutter.
Running this cable from my Mac Pro to a 40" Samsung LN40A650 and it looks very nice. Heck of way to do your email or look at pictures from Iphoto.
I ordered this system pre-release. I loved the look and was excited to use my first tablet. Well, a month into use blue screens started. I would restart up to 20 times a day. I needed my tablet for school and didn't want to fool with service for fear of delays. My instincts were correct!I purchased in February, received the product in March, and by May it was a constant problem (2007). The system completely crashed and went in for local service, which I had to push for with Toshiba. Well over a month later, I got my tablet back. Local service replaced major components to no avail. So they shipped it to Toshiba.Here is what was replaced on my NEW computer:-Hard Drive (twice)-Memory (twice)-Hard drive wire-Motherboard-Outside case (due a huge scratch from shipment from Toshiba repair).After having it in my hands for 4 day, it froze, I shut down and nothing would return to the screen again!I am now wrangling with Toshiba to get a new one. I have waits of 30 minutes to an hour each time. I am transferred, disconnected, and am not given direct numbers to call back in case of disconnection.This computer is NOT cheap! I purchased a 4 year warranty plan as well, putting my total cost well over $3000 buying direct from Toshiba!Although the system is attractive, light, and easy to use, I would not suggest purchasing it. It can be sluggish (probably due to low memory for running Vista).Use your money on a Fujitsu or another customer service oriented company. I don't want others to have this hassle!
Google this product and you will find all manner of bad reviews and warnings. The only problem I had was that the PCI bracket had to be removed to fit the device in the PCI slot, so it's just hanging there in the case, no big deal. The driver(s?) loaded off the disk with XP holding my hand all the way, the new drive plugged right in and after setting up the new drive away I went with extra storage capacity on my vintage 1991 PC. I have NOT configured the device as a RAID unit, maybe that's where the horror stories come from?
I am so happy I decided on the Zen over the other products I was considering. It's easy to set up, easy to use, the controls are intuitive so you don't have to try to figure out what to do to get where you want to go--it's perfect for me. I especially like that it has an FM tuner for those times when I just want to let someone else decide what I'm going to listen to. I also really like the digital voice recorder function since I often think of things I want to remember while I'm someplace where I can't write a note; now I can just record a message for myself and take care of it later. Being able to use a portion of the memory as a flash drive is great, too. I can literally take along everything I want with me on a plane trip or other places where I want to travel light--music, movies, photos, audiobooks, voice memos, computer files. It's just fantastic.
We love this television! It has a wonderful picture. The screen doesn't produce a glare like lot's of other sets. The unit is easy to use and has very good picture and sound quality.
I have been using my transmitter for 3 months with my iPod and it has worked perfectly. I spent a great deal of time reviewing the different tools that are out there since I did not want to get a whole new stereo system in my car. After researching all the alternatives, this had the best rating and most information in the reviews. I hope to carry that along further by saying this has been a great tool. I have 3 stations programmed, but I have yet to need anything but 100.7 so far here in Portland, OR. We have gone to the beach, mountains and desert and the reception is always clear and sounds great. I highly recommend this if you want something portable (it can be used from the backseat by the passengers as well due to the longer cord)
I owned the Hakuba Branner S5 compact travel tripod for more than 7 years. Hakuba makes also Velbon, but Hakuba branded tripods are considered to be something like Lexus vs. Toyota (Velbon). I had no problems with my Hakuba, except for the screw that attaches the quick release plate to the camera. On most tripods it is slotted, so you can use a quarter to attach quickly the plate to the camera. Unfortunately, this Hakuba model uses a flip-up band, that requires operation with two fingernails or one fingernail much longer than mine. Also, the Hakuba is a bit too wobbly for my taste with my Pentax DSLR. Of course, I bought it for travel and it is short when folded and light, so I did not go for a Porsches of tripods that cost 10 times more than the Hakuba (you know the brands).After my last trip, I decided to look for a replacement and read reviews on Amazon. The reviews of the Quantaray QT-100 (also known as HI-PRO 9000) were very critical, especially the last one. So when after visiting a few stores I found only one tripod that matched my needs, I was terrified even to look at it, because is was the much criticized Quantaray QT-100!!! Nevertheless, I dared to ask the sales lady in the store to show it to me, and to my astonishment, I found it to be far superior to the Lexus, sorry, to the Hakuba. It is:Shorter by 1" (albeit heavier by 60 grams).Visibly sturdier.Has a typical slotted screw to attach the quick release plate.The quick release plate is bigger and designed quite well.My only complaint is that the crank to raise and lower the camera is a bit stiff and not as smooth as in the Hakuba.Finally, this Quantaray tripod costs about half what I paid for my Hakuba. Just in case, I will buy two - the second one for my wife!
I found these very uncomfortable on the top of my head as soon as I put them on. They were returned without ever testing the sound but I have owned other Sennheiser headphones and they typically sound excellent.
Speakers are better than i thought they would be, I've had a lot of speakers over the last 40 yr's & have paid as much as $1400 for a pair. I took a chance on these and was very happy with them + Amazon customer service is the absolute best!!
I bought two of these MP3 players for my kids for Christmas. They love them. My husband and I are happy to have our radio and CD players back in our cars. They take the players everywhere. I would definitely recommend these.
It holds my Canon G15 except that the Canon's shoulder strap makes it a very tight fit. It would be nice if it just a half inchtaller in the camera slot so I could fold the camera's strap in there easily. It holds the extra battery well. I use the bag on my belt. I just wish the camera slot was a bit roomier. So I will probably be replacing this bag for one slightly bigger.
The monopod is very easy to use. You step on the rubber foot pedal and open the monopod to higher position without any effort and it stays where it is. Push down with the grab is not hard either. The pedal gives some extra support for stability too. The product is built solid and looks nice. Since someone mentioned the rubber foot could be lost because it is not attached permanently, I put something (hook and loop tape) between the foot and the main body of monopod, just in case though the rubber foot wouldn't be lost easily. Love the monopod and worth the money I spent!
I had recivced an ipod nano for christmass after looking at them in the stores. But the one thing about the ipod nano is that it is very delicate. And can break very easy like pulling it out of your computer. But the ipod nano is a good choice for a mp3 player .
i have a 35 year old Yamaha receiver that was 750 dollars. however, the AM station i listen to came in horribly. and the station is only 5 miles away !! even cheap little walmart radios bring in the station better than my expensive receiver so i tried this antenna as a last ditch effort. and just before i bought this item, i made an AM antenna from information on the internet. it was just ok, though. today i received my Terk AM antenna and hurriedly hooked it up and the results are very good. i did not expect it to work, but it did. i am very pleased and i am even thinking of buying a second one to use with a new receiver. i am hooking it up directly to the receiver and not inductively. it comes with a 6 or 7 foot cord which is very helpful because my best reception is with the Terk about4 feet from my receiver. i'm very pleased.
I use this paper on a regular basis with my HP B9180 pro printer (HP 38 pigmented inks). Prints are gallery quality. Well worth the price.
I own a Canon GL2. I was recommended by the manual to clean at least every 15-20 hours I spend using the camera (for playing and recording)I bought the official Canon head cleaner, and it's works perfectly as it's expected. Only once in 1 1/2 years has my camera actually alerted me that the heads were dirty. So, I figure my occasional cleaning has done what's supposed to--extend the life of the camera. It's a small price to pay for the comfort that you're keeping your camera as clean as you can.I RECOMMEND shopping around for prices. Head cleaning tapes greatly vary in price depending on where you buy them from. I've seen this same Canon brand sell from $15 - $35 from different retail sites.
I loved this product, considering I use my Xbox often, the charging kit helps me save money on batteries and charge during I play, excellent product, I definitely recommend it.
Three months ago I bought this setup. As I quickly discovered, the HTS is a waste of money. Yes, you have the ability to connect two hmdi components and yes, the receiver has XM support.But.... The receiver does not have the ability to upconvert signals. This is, imho, critical for any home theatre system. With upconversion you only need to make one or maybe two connections between your tv/monitor and the receiver. Any receiver lacking this ability is a waste.Also, there are only two digital connections available. If you plan on connecting more than two devices, you are relegated to analogue.Skip this receiver or like me you will have spent $500 for a set of mediocre speakers. Then in a week or month you will spend another $500 to get a decent receiver.
I bought this case for my teenage son, who doesn't understand the concept of &quot;handle with care&quot;. It is perfect for him. It might be a bit bulky for a purse but it offers good protection. He did remove the cover of his palm so that the clock button would function easily through the case.
I was happy that I got this product as it is just what I was looking for. Good price compared to the stores around here. Maybe the only draw back is that the output must match up with the input. (I was hoping that I could make life simple and have only one type of output while having different "types" of video).
I received this product way before i expected it. It was in perfect condition. I am completely satisfied with my purchase.
I have had this unit for about a week and will be happy to amend this review if my opinion changes but in the meantime....I LOVE THIS DEVICE. I have had no problems locking into a satellite. It takes marginally longer to "boot up" then it does to pick up a satellite.The bluetooth functionality is great. The sound quality is great on both ends. Granted I have not tried to use this with the windows down cruising down the Autostrade at 100 clicks but in regular traffic with windows down it works great. As an added bonus being able to search your phonebook and call by touching someones name on the device is pretty awesome.I used it today to go to a park (Parco Virgilliano) in Napoli, Italy which I've been to a dozen or so times and it lead me a completely new way which saved me probably half an hour. I also found it to be incredibly accurate. A friend who has a TomTom says that his device will very often confuse a parallel surface street with the highway and tell him to turn when flying down the highway. In my experience with surface streets on both sides of the highway the Nuvi accurately pinpointed my location even in "urban canyons."The screen quality is fantastic, even in bright sunlight but looks that much better in the shade or even in night mode.I have not used the MP3 player and really could care less about it. The only thing that would be cool is if it had iPod integration so you could "touch" your music as Steve Jobs would say.My only gripe is that I should be able to lock into TMC FM traffic, which would be a GODSEND in Napoli, but for some reason I am not able to search for additional TMC providers in Italy. I believe this is because I have a north american unit. I have an email into Garmin about this issue and I am awaiting their response.I look forward to using this device locally and abroad. I am headed to Scotland at the end of this month and plan on using it when walking around Glasgow.Personally I couldn't be happier with this device and feel satisfied with this being my first GPS purchase.
I've had one of these in my T42 for a couple of years now, and it's without a doubt the best accessory that I have ever had for ANY laptop. No more need for external hard drives. That alone is worth the price of purchase. Best of all, I can expand the memory on my computer without having to contend with IBM's screwed up hidden partition. I can carry an entire library of movies, TV shows, literature, photos, anything that can be downloaded. I would highly recommend this item to anyone who owns a Thinkpad.
This card is fast and runs cool but if you have a small case, don't bother. It needs about 1.2 inches of clearance above the PCI-e card itself. Build quality, price, and Nvidia chipset are excellent.
I selected the Yamaha because it was listed as playing disks made with my computer. It does that job very well.I had a 10 year old cd player in the system that did not have the ability to play random tracks on either one cd or from all five. I find I enjoy the music much more if I let the Yamaha randomly select from all five disks and mix the kind of music from pop to jazz to long hair.I got more than I expected at a reasonable price.Yamaha CDC-697BL 5-Disc Carousel-Type CD ChangerYamaha CDC-697BL 5-Disc Carousel-Type CD Changer
I bought these speakers based on glowing reviews, without hearing them first. My initial impression was that they sounded good, but nothing to rave about. After a week or two break-in period (Monsoon recommends a week), there was a noticeable difference. These speakers are well-balanced, with clear, uncolored highs and midrange, and tight bass. Female voices are extraordinary, though pretty much everything sounds wonderful on this system. I've read complaints about weak bass, but my impression is that while it can't hit the very low register (how can any speaker do that with such a small enclosure?), the bass response is adequate and in balance. If you're the type who likes exaggerated, overpowering bass that drowns out the rest of the musical range, then look for something else. This system's strength is balanced, crisp and clean reproduction of music. The build quality is excellent, also. I am totally happy with this system and highly recommend it. Caveat: there is a narrow &quot;sweet spot&quot; so take the time to carefully position the speakers, and also allow enough &quot;break-in&quot; time. You will be rewarded.
There is no software for my Apple, but the software to control it worked with my PC lap top. The drive works with apple thru a hub. The Net/1000 speed did not get over a 2megs per second data rate. I needed faster. The NAS works good otherwise. I'm using firewire 800 to achieve 15+megs per second read/write data transfer rates instead. Very good stand alone NAS drive with capabilities more than I exspected. The phone service was great and understandable.
Pros:-- Very Big Graphic LCD with much information display. This is not a simple LCD that can only display fixed pattern. It is a high-resolution dot matrix that can display grahics, which provides lots of flexibility.-- Support multiple languages including Japanese and Korean. To my great surprise, it can even gracefully display Chinese!!! That&iexcl;s amazing! It must come with a big Memory! I strong recommend this one to Chinese Folks!-- File systems navigation function make it very easy to locate and organize the files you wish to play, Just like using file explorer in a PC.-- You can explore the files and use many other functions while playback. The player has stored all song information on the CDR when starting up. So it needn&iexcl;t read CDR when exploring the files.-- Battery life, though not very outstanding, is very good. And the 4 level battery indicator is quite accurate and informative. (You can even adjust the threshold of the battery indicator!)-- Best of all, the firmware is upgradeable, which means it will have more functions and can support new formats in the future.Cons:-- Sound quality is fair. Especially, the bass is not too good. But i can&iexcl;t expect more for this price.-- Plastic body. Again it is for this price.-- CD is loaded from the bottom. I understand it is designed in this way in order to reduce the cost. Anyway, it is not very inconvenient.-- No AC adapter and mediocre earphone. (Find a good earphone elsewhere)-- Some button settings are not very user-friendly. I sometimes pressed the wrong key.On the whole, for the price I paid..., I must confess I am very satisfied and should not complain more. Strong recommended!!!!
I have been waiting for a 5 megapixel camera to take underwater pictures. This product fits the bill. As an avid flyfisherman, I take pictures in wet environs, and don't want to worry about getting the camera wet. Awesome underwater pictures of fish being released. I have been very pleased with "dry land" results also. Great product.
Excellent product. Easy to set up and performs well. If you want to use the remote control for the cable box to control your remote TV, it's to plug one end of the range extender into the RF link and place the the other end (IR sensor end) next the the IR sensor on the cable box.
I bought these binoculars prior to a trip to China. They are reasonably light weight and had enough magnification to make them worth bringing along. Could be adjusted to be used with my wearing of eyeglasses or without them.
I've had this comp since early '02, and it's served me well. Sadly, I think it's time for an upgrade. But on to the review! This comp was "top-of-the-line". When it was made I bought for around $1500 new. I can run Half-Life 2 at medium quality settings with the only upgrade I have is a $100 GeForce 6200, which is working even though I'm running it about 65 watts under power. Hasn't crashed or blue screened me ever. No conflics, came wired a good bit better than most other Compaq's I've seen.All in all this rig was made to run with the best of 'em for as long as it could, and it has. But it just isn't enough for me anymore. Farewell 5430US. 5 out of 5.
I love this camera! Everything about it is great,it works beautifully when it's a nice day out, but when I need to take some pictures in the night either indoor or outdoor. I have tried to play with the functions that were supposed to work in the night, but nothing can be fixed.
Used on water for lakeshore search effort to good effect. Zoom lever could operate more smoothly to maintain a precise view. Very good in all other respects.
Excellent...exactly what I needed...very sturdy and well made. The clips swivel and made it easy to attach.Would highly recommend.
Maxtor misrepresents this item. It advertises USB 2.0 compatibility. And it's true (sort of)- it will work with a USB 2.0 port. However, it doesn't make use of 2.0 capabilities unless you fork over more cash for an adapter. (Read the fine print on the side of the box). The packaging misleads the buyer as to what he/she is getting. Frankly, this is sleazy. I took my mine back to the retailer for a refund. The retailer agreed with me and said: &quot;Maxtor is ethically challenged.&quot; I went with a Western Digital drive after that - no problems.
The Garmin C340 GPS is a great touch screen unit and excellent value for the price. I use it in the floral delivery business and for the most part it is just as accurate as key maps. It allows me to concentrate on driving through crazy subdivision mazes without taking my eyes off the road. It is usually one or two houses early upon destination arrival announcements but that is fine with me. Street turn announcements are a little slow if you are traveling at high speed. However,the key is to view the display with consecutive directions turned on, letting you prepare for the turns. I also think spending the extra money for a C340 over a C330 is worth it. I like hearing the names of the streets when turning. I don't believe this model displays lattitude and longitude if that is important to you. The unit does not come with a charger but can use your computer's USB connection for charging.
Let me start by saying that I'm not an audiophile by any means. So keep in mind that I'm just going to review these as someone who knows very little about headphones and electronics, but still has a strong appreciation for good sounding music and video games.I bought these headphones to replace some old sonys that were about 10 years old and just falling apart. I wanted something a little nicer so I did a bit of research and decided to try these. I use the Fiio L6 amp with these also FYI. I first tested these with my Iphone 4. I could not notice a whole lot of difference in quality when using the amp, as compared to not using it at all. I was, however, able to get a higher volume when using the amp. I also had to play around with the EQ settings a bit to get the sound I wanted (I like the 'electronic' setting). These things sounded great with the music from my Iphone! I went back and tried my old headphones for a side-by-side comparison and the difference was huge! These new headphones had much better tone and sounded much less 'tinny'. They are comfortable to wear for hours at a time, and it really shields you from outside sound sources.Next, I tried these headphones on my computer. I have a cheap-o sound card, and this time I did notice a sound quality increase when using the amp. I did a lot of experimenting with the EQ and settings until I found something I liked, then tested it on some video games (Diablo, Battlefield). I was even more blown away this time!! I was able to notice very subtle sound effects in the games and the whole gaming experience felt so much more immersive. I also noticed the game music had much more detail than I originally thought. There were times that I would hear the wind rustling some leaves in the game, and I initially thought that the sounds were coming from my open window! Like I said, I don't know much about high end audio equipment, but if I can't tell the different between sounds from my headphones and sounds from an open window, I'll take that as a positive thing!My last test was to use these things while playing my drums. Being a drummer, I like to play along with music, so it was important that I have good outside noise reduction. Well, even while playing the drums, these things shield just enough of the outside noise that I can keep the volume of the headphones lower while still being able to hear myself play. This is great for me because my ears are getting worse as I get older and I was looking for a good way to practice my drums along with music without having to go max volume on the headphones. These did the trick.So all in all, I'm very, very pleased. Having never used a pair of headphones costing more than 40 or 50$, I don't have a real basis of comparison. But coming from a regular dude who just really likes music, these things just blew me away. I had to play with settings before getting them to sound the way I wanted, but once I figured it out, I've been very happy.
Pros: This thing gave me a 7dB boost over the Linksys card I was using. Makes it easier to roam about and not worry about dropped/low signals. OK it sticks out more than a typical card ... but I don't mind.Cons: The software needed to install it. You have to "find" the correct driver but it's on the disc. Unfortunately I don't recall exactly where but it was Windows2000 not XP like I expected.
I went from Bose cubes for side surrounds to these Athena Bipole speakers. All I can say is wow what a major improvement. I would recommend these to anyone looking for smaller side surround speakers. They intergrated nicely with my Infinity Beta LCR's.
Handy thing ! Now I don't have to stay behind the camera to take pictures.
I expected something better from Philips. There's not even an update for the model I got from Amazon. And the DivX decoding quality is not great. And the other video output options don't have a very good quality. There is not fast forward during DivX playback. Navigating a CD with MP3 is terribly slow and there is no random mode. And the disc in the tray is a bit noisy (but that's reasonable).
My husband and I are extremely pleased with this product. We have been planning on buying an MP3 player for sometime now and when Apple came out with the iPod shuffle, we had to have it. It sounds awesome and does not get in the way at all when you are exercising. We love the slim design! We need to get a second one so my husband and I can stop fighting over it!
I purchased this case for my Canon Elph PowerShot 100HS. It works well. I didn't think about needing room for the battery charger which doesn't fit, but I also didn't want a big case to carry. I can fit an extra battery and SD Card in the second pocket. I like having a strap so I can put it around my neck. It is long enough to put my arm through and have it hang on my side. If you want a small case, you will like this one.
I am a bit disappointed. I wanted a unit with a short range view but at the same time a little more magnification.It is convenient to carry and hold which is a plus for the device.
I was looking for a cost effective device to allow me to watch the TV news in my motorhome when we didn't have access to 120 volt AC power. It is small and powerful enough to accomplish that. I am satisfied with the purchase.
We love this laminator. It is great having one at home to protect the kids special projects and aren't they all special? Since it is not too expensive, we don't feel guilty using it. This is a cold seal so it isn't stiff but perfect for our use. Our Xyron machine is a really old model but thankfully the cartridges still fit.
I had purchased this product a year ago and am thrilled with the quality of the sound for such a small product! I liked it so much I purchased one for each of my daughters this christmas so I can have mine back! It folds up nicely and is easy to transport on vacation,etc. WELL worth the cost- no need to pay for the "big names" if you're looking for quality without the higher ticket price.
I have this in 3 sizes in my shop. That way I have the right size for the cabling job I'm working on. I combine this with adhesive lined heat shrink tubing for a professional finish.Just be careful with the heat gun. The webbing of the Techflex will melt and ruin your work if you're not careful. If you're not a pro you could use electrical tape for a finished look.I recommend this for a more finished look than using a cable tie every few inches. It's more work but the clean lines look great and the cables can be pulled without catching on the ties.
I use my GPS all the time and I think it is WONDERFUL! The only problem I have with it is that SOMETIMES it won't accquire a signal, however, that problem is easily correccted by turning the unit off and on. I would and have reccommened this product to friends and family.I love my GPS and would not go on a long trip without it!
Optically the Sigma 70mm macro was a decent lens for macro, but not a good all purpose lens at all. The build quality really turned me off. I tried the Tamron 90 macro, better build quality, better optices for both macro and general use. Decided on the Nikon 105 micro with vibration reduction. About 300 bucks more but a world apart in build quality and optics. A truly professional lens. In fairness though, I have to say that for the money, the Tamron was OK.
Advantages:Fits nice with my Odyssey.Color gels well with my car (Bally blue with grey interior)Widescreen with a great look. Neat video, very clear and very nice.Instead of car audio, if you use wireless IR headset, the audio is amazing. The car audio is great if you turn it to almost full volume on a freeway.Disadvantages:You cannot rotate it (Its not an issue for me, however thought worth mentioning).- Although this is not a feature, I couldnt find the information anywhere.Latch had a problem. It was not opening probably. I had to have the installer shove it a bit to fit properly. Not all pieces will have this problem, however i got the defective one and was easily able to fix it.Had to turn the car audio to almost full (3/4th atleast) to get a good audio on freeway.Conclusion:Overall, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone. As long as they are ok with minor disadvantages, for a less price this product is a great purchase.
I purchased this for my cousin so that she would be able to access the internet anywhere in her apartment. It was incredibly easy to set-up, I simply followed their color-coded instructions (haha, it seems that they are trying to make it as fool-proof as possible) and their software did the rest. I do suggest changing the routers administrative log-in after the automated configuration is complete, but other then that, it does not require nearly any technical experience.Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a product that is easy to set-up, and fairly reliable. For a more advanced and reliable router, I suggest theLinksys-Cisco WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router (Compatible with Linux)which can also have thrid-party firmware uploaded into it for more customization.
First, note that this mouse, like all Apple mice, has a single button. It's for the old-school Mac user for whom a single button is all-powerful. If you've recently come over to the Mac from a PC or Unix workstation, this mouse is not for you. Look at the Logitech or other non-Apple rodents.Now that they've left...the Apple Wireless Mouse is identical in form to the optical, USB Pro Mouse, minus the cable. With batteries inserted, it's a little heavier. The click tension adjustment has only two settings, down from three, and is now hidden inside the battery cover. Single-use lithium batteries are included, alkaline AAs will work;the eco-conscious should look into AA-size NiMH rechargeables. I'm currently using the ones from my digital camera.Tracking is typical of an optical mouse. Response time to movement and clicks are not noticeably different from a wired mouse.Setup is easy under Panther with the Apple Bluetooth assistant. My PowerBook had an older version of the Bluetooth firmware installed, which caused it to drop the connection every time it went to sleep. Upgrading to firmware version 1.2 solved this. Since then, it's behaved exactly like a corded mouse; it even wakes the Mac from sleep when clicked.
What a shame! no updates! thank god I bought this gps 2nd hand. Very limited as all the listings for updates in the manual are non-existant and no uploads are available. Wasted my $$. Save your bucks and get a Garmin or another "trusted" name in a GPS.
After 2 weeks power cord or female end of cooler is BROKEN. You cannot rely on it to cool. I constantly have to mess with connection for it to work.I saw that more than 1 person had the same problem,sure wished I listened to that review.If you buy this you will be sorry,oh and the switch that changes it from hi to low broke day 1
I just bought the I-F2 for my Ipod Nano 2nd gen, and guess what? None of the adapter sleeves fit the 2nd gen Nano. You can still plug the nano into the Speaker system and hear some great quality sound (the one reason I'll keep the system). I just have to find out where to get an adapter sleeve that fits the 2nd gen.
This stand is perfect for holding up my Motorola Xoom, even with the silicon gel case around it. It adjusts perfectly to many different angles, from 90 down to 30. I used to use a pillow to prop up my Xoom, and it would slip down a lot of the times. Now I use this, and I can play all my snes games, as well as watch videos (can't wait for netflix to hit the Xoom market). The ports are still accessible, and it fits perfectly when folded up into my case logic carrying case, without having to sit on top of the screen, or behind it. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
I WAS NOT EXPECTING THE GREAT SOUND QUALITY WHEN I PURCHASED THESE EARBUDS FOR MY HUSBAND FOR HIS MP3 PLAYER TO USE IN THE GYM. THEY ARE ALSO GREAT AT BLOCKING OUTSIDE NOISE. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE TO FIND THAT THEY WERE AS GOOD AS THE SHURE E2c'S BUT AT LESS THAN 1/2 THE PRICE! I AM ALSO A SOUND ENGINEER, I SPEND LOTS OF TIME IN MY HEADPHONES MIXING AND CREATING MUSIC AND PRODUCING SOUNDTRACKS. I COULD USE THESE AS WELL IN A PINCH. YOU WON'T BE SORRY YOU BOUGHT THEM!
I've been using this mouse for nearly 6 months and it undergoes daily usage.Size And ShapeI forgot that this mouse was even called a "mini" mouse. Sure, it's smaller than the regular-sized mouse that you might use in the office, but the size difference isn't very noticeable. Then again, I have small hands so perhaps someone with much larger hands wouldn't be as comfortable with it. The story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to mind: not too big, not too small, but *just* right.The shape of this mouse isn't perfect; my hand rests comfortably enough on it but I would have appreciated a bit more contouring than what is offered. I rest my thumb and pinky along the sides, and my three middle fingers rest over the two click-buttons and the scroll wheel.Born To RunWhile the following features might seem like fairly trivial ones to point out, you'll find yourself definitely appreciating them once you're on the road with your laptop.--- + cordless + ---Having a cordless mouse means you will not need to deal with rolling up a cord every time you pack away your laptop. I love the fact that I can just pop out the connector and stash the mouse away in a little pouch in my laptop bag. Having a cordless mouse also means that you aren't constantly pushing the annoying cord out of the way when you are working with cramped spaces like a small hotel room table or a tiny airplane tray.--- + scroll wheel + ---Believe it or not, there are some small mice out there that have sacrificed the scroll wheel, presumably for the sake of a smaller form factor. If you're one of those people (like me) who can't even imagine using a mouse without a scroll wheel but needs something that can travel, then this mouse is for you. You shouldn't have to give up performance for portability, right?--- + optical + ---Seriously, I don't know why manufacturers even bother with making mice that have roll balls in them. With this mouse, you really don't need to pack a mouse pad. It will work on just about any flat surface. I've used placed my mouse on cloth surfaces (chairs, bed comforter, even the leg of my jeans while sitting) and the mouse's responsiveness is always there.Power TripThis mouse takes a single AA battery. If you're taking your laptop on a trip, you won't even need to think about packing a spare battery for your mouse. The packaging says that this mouse's battery life should be around 6 months. I use my laptop every single day, and although the battery I inserted into the mouse didn't last 6 months, it did last a very respectable 4.5 months.Minor AnnoyanceWhen your mouse is not in use, there is a very shallow notch underneath the mouse itself where the USB receiver can snap onto. While the concept is a good one, as someone pointed out earlier the benefit of always having the receiver with the mouse is canceled out by the fact that the receiver will detach from the underside of the mouse with the lightest of bumps.This is really just a very minor quibble on my part, though, because I have a specific pouch in which I pack my mouse when I'm traveling. Because of this, my mouse and its receiver are always together anyway.This Great Little Mouse Is A MustOverall, I am very pleased with this mouse. Yes, you could make do with just the touchpad that comes with most laptops, but since so many of the apps that much of us use nowadays have cursor-driven interfaces, having a mouse is a must in my opinion.I've tried corded mice, larger mice, smaller mice, and even a trackball, but this mouse is the one that I'm sticking with. With this mouse I'm not tethered to my machine, I have a mouse that is big enough to fit comfortably in my hand without being so big that traveling with it is problematic, and it works on just about any surface and at a considerable distance from my machine. I'm so pleased with this mouse that I'm planning on buying two more as presents for my mother and sister, since they both own laptops but do not have mice to go with them.
I purchased this router very recently (in the last week of feb 06) and I am happy to say that till now it works fine. The setup was easy and I followed the s/w provided by D-Link. I didn't expect the s/w to work (I had seen come complaints about it in some of the reviews) but it worked for me (I have a Dell Laptop with Win XP )The setting up of security features was also easy. I can get consistent high speed connectivity with this router.Right now the only problem I face is that the router signal drops from excellent to very good sporadically (the router is in my study and I sometimes take the laptop to the living room and the 2 are seperated by a wall). Hopefully this doesn't imply signs of trouble for me.Also D-Link could improve on its mailing rebates trackinig. This part is pathetic.
This system sounded great the first week and today the rear left surround speaker sounds weak. My system is the 3700d, but they're all the same except for sub wattage. I can't hear the sounds or music from my Lord of the Rings DVD except through the right surround. This really bothers me. My right ear is ringing because thier is no sound on the left. Star Trek The Motion picture also has problems in the rear left which means the system will be going back to the store I bought it. Philips makes great TV's, but thier VCRs and DVD systems are mediocre.
Works as well as the original. The price was very low. I'm quite saisfied with this purchase.
Great price for a 1080p hdmi cable. you wont be able to find it any cheaper than this specially at stores.
I really loved these headphones! They have good bass for all of you who like hip hop, but for all of you who like classic music you will get a real clear sound. It doesn't stop there they are so comfortable it's like a pillow on your ears. I also thought they had a good length of cord so you don't have to be all scrunched close to your stereo or cd player. All in all these are great headphones for a great pricechadmuska92@hotmail.com
These discs are the best I've ever used with not one dud in the entire pack. They both copy and play beautifully. Definitely worth the money.
I've only used this polarizer twice since I purchased it, but the first time I downloaded photos using the filter, I was stunned. I live in AZ and had been disappointed that my pictures were not coming out nearly as vividly as what I was seeing. I asked a professional who explained the problem and recommended this product by name. I used to resort to Photoshopping all of my images, but these last two batches have come out so well, I've only done a small touch up here and there. It also protects my lens from the elements.
I really like Lowepro and this bag is well put together and uses good material and my Nikon D80 with 18-200 lens fits in easily with a lens hood. In fact all aspects of the design of this bag were well thought out to store all of the bits and pieces for a camera. So why am I rating it so low, you may ask?The simple truth is that it fails in its purpose for anything other than a novelty. The one strap design focusses all of the weight in a way that quickly becomes extrememly uncomfortable even with a light rig. Then there is the key feature why someone would be drawn to this design in the first place-the ability to swivel from your back to your front for easy accessibility of your camera. This also falls very short since the needed strap length to wear it is far too short to actually access your camera. The result is constant tightening and loosening of the straps. This gets old very fast.So long story short, LowePro gets an A for effort but a D in execution on this model. Instead, I would recommend a waist pack like the Off Road model (also by LowePro). This model is very comfortable for long trips, holds all of the same things as the Slingshot and is always accessible without any adjustments.Happy Shooting!
Once you get used to the index/middle finger trackball, this is an awesome mouse. Not exactly recommended for gaming unless you're just that good.
I am using this product from June 2005, this is awesome. Its very handy and I can use it where ever I go. Its a USB 2.0 and the best this it has 5GB space!!!! can you believe that....Its not a flash memory but instead 3600rpm Hard drive so weight is very less but heavier than flash drive. But Data transfer is very fast. You can copy a full 4.7 GB DVD into this drive. I am using this drive almost daily to sharing photo, music, and movie.Best thing is you, can create secure partition in this drive and even hide partition with password, I am doing this to hide some stuff from my wife:-).Overall, I love this product and I recommend you to buy this, if you are looking for high data storage, handy, smart, portable and Seagate drive.!!
This product was a lens pen not a wall chargeranything with a lens tv smartphoneyou can wipe with this lens penNever received a wall charger for 1.99
Connectes well to E-500 and easy to manually use all of my old OM 10 SLR lenses. Very good fit and pictures with item.
I bought this cable for use with the stereo DEH-4200UB, but I discover that I can use the normal Ipod cable without anything else. So it was just a waste of money.
Purchased a 300D to be able to change lenses and add a pro strobe. I haven't as of yet been able to get the manual mode to expose correctly (always underexposed) Even using the 550EX flash. To date I have yet to get a lens that compares to the sharpness of the zeiss on my sony 707. I wish I would have bought the Sony 838. Spent a bundle on lenses and what I've ended up with is basicly a range of 28 - 300 (35mm equivelant)with none giving comparable sharpness to my 707.You get that range stock on the sony for the same $1000 bucks or so you get the cannon and its 18-55 (29-88 35mm equivelant) cheap plastic lens for. I like to use aperature priority with a bounce flash for portraits. Nixed on the cannon by its metering background lighting in A mode with flash. This would be Ok if the manual mode flash metering was acceptable but its not. I feel I've been trapped in a money pit buying lenses and strobes tyrying to get this camera to peform to my expectations. I probabally would have been perfectly satisfied if I had not owned the 707 and known what a sharp lens was capable of producing. I see that most of the lower reviews are from former sony owners. I guess we have been spoiled.
I burn a DVD with full Movie in 5 minutes at 8x
This is one of the best binocular out there for its price. Highly recommended.
Terrific sound!I bought these as a gift for Christmas. The recipient is EXTREMELY happy with them and she is very hard to buy for! Installation is easy. If you are using them with a Bose Wave System, plug the wireless station into the headphone jack.For the best reception, put them either high on the wall or on top of a bookcase if you can.
It worked fine, arrived on time, and was not damaged in transit.It worked fine, arrived on time, and was not damaged in transit.
If you are looking for an affordable photoprinter, not a fast text printer, this is the one.I have a 2 year old printer at home printing digital photos at 2400x1200 dpi. I printed the same photo on both my old printer and the hp 7660 at max resolution and wow the colors in the hp printer are more vivid and accurate. The photo felt more life like, similar to film prints.The draw backs are you can not refill the ink cartridges, and you have to switch between black and the photo cartridges. It is slow printing text pages compared to a dual roll printer like a deskjet.In summary if you want a great photo printer at a reasonable price this one is it, if you want to print say 24 page documents all the time buy another printer. This was designed to be a photo printer, not a document printer.
There must be different packages with this drive as mine came only with USB extension and carry strap but without CD or encryption software. However, it's about 2.5 times faster write speed than an 8GB Adata drive I have; it took 29 minutes to write 7GB with this Corsair drive compared to 73 minutes for the Adata to write those same files. I guess I'll need to check Corsair website for Win98 drivers, but I'm very pleased with this drive running Win2k for which drivers aren't needed.
Very good speakers and worth the 99$ i spend on it.. if you like watching movies and /or play games in your laptop, i strongly recommend this one. These tiny speakers fits on my small desk nicely and sound quality lives up to its name. BOSE.
I bought 5 pairs of these for various outdoor areas around my rambling house; the sound is just terrific, no complaints, and I'm pretty picky. Clear and crisp, even at a high volume. The design is nice, simple, quality; great connectors, sturdy brackets; was easy to attach them and wiring was a breeze.I have read comments from others that the grilles come off too easily...owning 10 of these speakers, not a single one has had this problem; they fit securely if you put them on properly, so I guess maybe they were careless in not pushing them in firmly enough? Anyhow, I haven't experienced any problems with them.Other than the good reviews on performance, I selected these because I could paint them to match my house. I painted all 10 speakers an oregano (dull green) color, using satin finish spray paint, and they blend in great with my house color now, and don't stand out like they would if they were white or black, which is terrific. The painting is a bit of a pain in the butt, because of needing to take things apart to do a professional job, but it was worth the trouble; they look great.
I love the size and ergonomics of this little guy, but dealing with transferring music onto the iPod mini from iTunes is a MAJOR pain. Supposedly, you can select the &quot;manual&quot; method of transferring music that you've placed onto the iTunes library from your own CDs or from the iTunes music store, but sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. I've spent several hours over the past few days trying to create folders for &quot;workout music&quot;, &quot;soft tunes&quot;, etc., on the iPod mini and I can create the playlists, but often can't transfer any music to those playlists. I've sent an email to Apple Support -- their response will determine whether or not I return this unit and buy something easier to use.
Perfect used item, working great, top!!!! I do suggest this awesome flash, original Canon for ever! i tried many but this is the best.
It works but it does not connect to the device right away, you need to adjust and re adjust until the connection is lock, unlike the one provided by apple that it connect spontaneously on first try.
Well, this has always been a bedeviling topic for me (and, I'm sure for others)--it seems that better solutions should exist for this problem than those that are actually available.The pros: Cost. Better protection than with most other cases, especially from dropping and light water. Storage for mem cards,a few business cards (storage is not dedicated for mem cards, however--relatively deep, small pockets are used instead), a pen loop, and a spare stylus slot. Worked well for Tungsten E. Holding prongs hold Lifedrive very well now....The cons: Somewhat bulky, barely fits in a front pants pocket (would fit better in a jacket pocket or a woman's purse). Holding prongs became more flexible over time for E (worried about being too loose). Back prongs for keeping unit from falling out at bottom interfere with Lifedrive phone jack and somewhat with hotsync/charging cable--must push PDA up somewhat to alleviate. Can no longer zip bottom (and sides) of case for Lifedrive when using headphone jack. Not waterproof--limited water resistance.Other thoughts: I'll probably continue to use this for the Lifedrive--it's likely I'll drop the beast at some point, so I hope it will drop while it's at least somewhat secure in this. I just can't trust relatively open holsters and slippery metal cases with insecure and difficult latches.
I'm largely happy with this keyboard but will note several caveats:* The media keys do not provide next/previous track keys* The elevating skirt to raise the front edge of the keyboard is awkward to add/remove and is cheaply constructed* The keys are quite responsive but are a bit louder than I think they need to be, particularly the spacebarErgonomically this is the most comfortable keyboard I've ever used. The construction (other than the elevating skirt) is pretty solid and I expect this keyboard to last a long time.
These grills fit perfectly on the fans I'm using and they were totally easy to install. They do a great job of keeping fingers and other things away from the fan. I'm very happy with them.
Although some of the reviews have not been favorable, my experience thus far has been quite good. However, our primary use of this item is to enable the use of our fax machine. For that purpose it is a perfect problem solver.
This receiver is a dream. It produces amazing sound quality with MANY options for different effects. I am a DVD collector and gamer and love high quality sound more than anything. I am only 18 but I know quality electronics, it is in fact what i am going to college to further develop. The Dolby settings are a very nice option for those who want high quality sound reproduction. I play my Playstation 3 on it all the time. Paired with a 32" Westinghouse LCD HDTV 720p/1080i, I am really living the dream of an entertainment fanatic. Any questions regarding this product feel free to email me.
If Celia reads this review, I would like to know what specific cable you bought from Pinnacle to use to transfer still pics to the computer. I can't seem to find any info on that. Amazon has cables but I don't know which one I need. It would be helpful if on the despcription of the product, there was a despcription of the accessories and what you need, not just a list.the video is very good on this one and I find it very easy to handle. I'm just frustrated about not being able to get the still pics on the computer.Another big note. We have had this less than 2 years now and we had the same case break by the handle that the guy had mentioned above. Not happy with this camera at this point. Going to move up to a DVD camcorder and not panasonic(if they even make them!)
I was getting shadows I didn't want, or too little light.It was daylight and I was in a north facing room beside some patio doors.Diffusing the light coming in still gave me shadows, and my flash was giving me shadows no matter what I did with it.I was contemplating all kinds of lighting solutions, a 2nd flash, diffusers, studio lights, etc.But I thought I'd give this a try.Popped it on the flash, and A M A Z I N G !I was straight back into being creative again, finding the limits and H A P P Y.So long as you understand that lighting is a complex subject.And that a studio with a huge north facing skylight window is just about the only real solution that I can think of.That studio light options will ultimately be a better option.Then this accessory transforms the humble flash.OK my flash isn't so humble. But it is really just a single flash.It isn't the answer for every situation, but it is a HUGE step.Then consider the price, and there's no question about it.For me I now think of it as a mini (highly portable) studio.Adding it to the camera bag is obvious. (I keep mine on my flash)I bought the "SBM Supreme Light Diffuser for the Canon 550EX 540EZ Sunpack 5000 AF Flashes"I have not had any problems with it.For the price you can't go wrong!
What can I say. . I love gadgets. Having an ipod shuffle has made it hard as heck to get any accessories that fit my taste for it. Until this bevy thing came along. I don't know what kind of name that is, I almost didn't even look it sounded so stupid, but again, I was really wanting some cool way to rock my iPod shuffle.This clear thing is awesome, and it gets alot of attention, that I was surprised of.When I wrap my white earphones by Coby (yeah, I've made a review for them too) around the bevy, it's not the greatest fit, and I can't get to the controls of my device as easily as I want to, but it's ok, I have to unwind the phones to listen anyhow...Good Price. Great accessory. Super fast delivery time! I win again!!Mophie Mueva Wraptor Bevy for iPod shuffle 2G (Silver)
After several hours of camera research I finally settled on this Canon Elph as a replacement for my HP Camera (the R707, I think) but one year later I find myself seriously unsatisfied with the performance of the Elph. True, it has many nifty sounding features, but in practice the little bugger keeps falling flat, specifically in the area of picture quality.Many of the photos I took with my HP camera were done with the flash off, often in burst mode, and the picture quality was awesome--super detailed and clear, not at all grainy. This was for the most part when I was taking photos outside in the sun, but I also got good results indoors with no flash. Cut to my first efforts with the Elph and everything is SUPER GRAINY, *especially* any pictures taken in black and white (one of my favorite ways of taking pictures).Even photos taken with the flash sometimes suffer from excessive graininess, and that's pretty frustrating coming from having owned a previous camera that captured things in such beautiful, clear detail. I have to say that when I replace it (which will probably be sooner than later) I'll be looking first and foremost at the new line of HP cameras.
I have the camera set up in the bathroom to watch my two puppies. Picture is about the same quality as my logitech $30 webcam. The logitech came with software that you clicked a button and you were on the web for all to see (unless you set up as private).The wireless is set up maybe 25 feet away around corners so the remote link works to view on the same computer as the camera is signaling.However, I expected to be able to publish the webcam on the internet so that I can watch the puppies any time from any computer. There is no information on how to do so in the user guide. Follow up with the vendor Grand Tech gave me the first response of contact you web service provider we can't help you. Hopefully will get a better reponse to my reply to that note.I attempted to install the remote camera access on my work computer, but it doesn't work. I assume some type of firewall however I don't have another computer to test load to see if the remote camera even works. I would like my friends 1500 miles away to watch my puppies too.Finding some type of extention cord for my logitech NON-wireless camera would like have worked better.Compound this with delivery issues with supplier(Tiger Direct) arrived two weeks after time window provided and you think why bother! Maybe I am doing something incorrect or not computer savvy enough for this camera.I downloaded from downloads.com Simplecam (not associated with manufacturer nor vendor) and have been able to link it onto my personal website using the code provided with the Simplecam software. The software download was free. It works with MSN messenging; however, it gives you an error if you are still logged onto messenger and try to open camera directly even if you are not video messenging with anyone. Just shut down messenger as best I can tell.
I love it great product A + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ +
This sounds as good as anything I've owned, very nearly as good as my old favorite Nakamichi RE-3 (not quite), which I keep in the office and intend to be buried with. One peeve - the blue lights on the panel are too bright. Yeah, you can dim them, but you have to do it every single time, the dimming function doesn't "stick". The on-off button is so annoying I covered it with black tape. No biggie. Also, the expansion mode built in is no good, but who cares, the PC sound card has all the modes you could ask for anyway and then some.Something I learned. The sole use for this is to play music MP3's off my X-Fi sound card (why else would you own a two channel receiver in this day and age?). I couldn't use the TV surround system because I have a Canopus box driving the PC (functioning as a 500 gig video recorder) and it was setting up a feedback loop I couldn't work around. Anyway, the HK is driving Ascends and a small Sony subwoofer, and as soon as I turned it on, I immediately had a problem with the bass being muddy and distorted, really awful. I tried to troubleshoot everything, but it wasn't until I brought the RE-3 and my office speakers home that I realized it wasn't in the hardware. After doing some research with Creative I found out the problem was I had the volume set way too high on both the MP3 software (Winamp) and the Soundblaster panel. Set the volume on both in the 50-75% range and control the volume with the amp. That totally solved the problem, it sounds superb now.Stereo still lives . . . barely. No doubt the last receiver I'll own, a dinosaur, but a very well evolved one.
This product works like it says it works. Mounts like it says it mounts.
I have used this backpack for a year, and for that year it was great. Cavernous space, and a place for a large laptop, but about 9 months in, the main zipper would came off the track repeatedly and it got to the point that the track detached itself from not only the zipper, but from the backpack too! so the main compartment couldn't even close. This exact same thing happened to the front zipper too! Good backpack, but don't expect it to last a long time.
I plugged in the power and the five Ethernet cables. No step 2, it just worked. The only thing missing (at this moment) is the rebate, but I'm confident it will show up in a few weeks.
Do not buy this thing !!!Tomtom customer service is non-existent.My unit died after 5 months of use.They provide no support phone number.Questions sent via e-mail were ignored.I paid nearly $800 for this thing, andit is now completely useless.
I bought two of these, only the second one worked for the long term. The first one charged and seemed to work for a while. When I first charged it, it topped off at approx 67% charge. Then it slowly (over 2 weeks) would top off at lower and lower percentages. Finally, it wouldn't charge anymore.The second one started at 100% and charges back to 100%.Bottom line: the quality is hit or miss, but if you're lucky, it will work fine.
The light does exactly what it is asked to do, provide supplimental light in dark places without using a lot of power to do it. Good Purchase
This is a cheap addition to any grip kit. It's convenient for holding a small hot shoe flash or very lightweight reflector. It will not hold an umbrella and flash combo though. I'm glad I have it, but it is not a replacement for a magic arm or boom setup.
I bought this printer and printed maybe 5 pages, then it is starting to consistently refuse to pick up paper from its feeder.I've never had any worse printer. Nice try Samsung, you surely proved that you are not a printer company.
After sitting around in a drawer for years I finally got mine working in XP! You need to download the driver and make sure you have a real USB 2.0 port and that it actually works. I couldn't get the stupid thing to work for years because Pinnacle wouldn't provide drivers and the USB ports on my Intel motherboard didn't work properly. Now I've got a new computer with good USB 2.0 ports that work OK and the driver is installed but the ironic thing is there are no more analog TV channels to watch now!A good way to test the USB ports is to get an internet radio thumb drive like the one from Muzee and plug it in and try it. It is just a flash drive that's formatted like a CD-Rom with the internet radio player program on it and when you plug it into the USB port the PC thinks it's a new CD-Rom drive and uses Autorun to automatically start the program and run it so you don't have to load any software. It will only work if your USB 2.0 ports work properly. You also need a fast computer such as a 2.8Ghz P-4.After getting the driver installed you will have to decide what you want to use it for. It will work with TV DVR programs like Chris TV or Sage TV but you can just use Media Player Classic or even Vidcap32 if all you want to do is view the video. Note that you have to use a program the has the ability to change TV channels and select the correct input to use, either the TV antenna or RCA or S-Video inputs but they can't all do that.The driver is a file called "PCTV 70e 80e 100e 320e 330e 800e 880e.zip" from Pinnacle Systems Gmbh. To get the file go to pctvsystems dot com, select Support then TV Tuners and under Downloads you will find an option called Download > Driver. Then under External USB products there is a listing for Analog products and under that you will find PCTV USB2 (100e). Click on Download and it takes you to the Pinnacle FTP site to get the driver, PCTV 70e 80e 100e 320e 330e 800e 880e.zip.When you unzip the file there are both 32 and 64 bit drivers and it's supposed to work with XP or Vista. I didn't try it with Vista but it works OK with XP.Also I found this unit will work OK with software that comes with ATI tuner cards called Catalyst Media Center to record or receive channels. By feeding composite video into it you can record in 1 hr. increments until you run out of hard drive space which is great for copying the programs on old VHS tapes or saving security camera footage.
For starters, let me inform you that I've had this antenna for over 2 years now. I bought it at Target, and, if memory serves, there were only 2 or 3 antennas to choose from, so my options were limited.For HDTV viewing on my new Sony Bravia, I wanted a high quality indoor antenna. I first used an RCA ANT301 that picked up decent over the air stations in standard definition. After numerous adjustments, it picked up quite a few HDTV signals. Interestingly, most of those signals could only be detected with the amplifier off, but not with the amplifier on (as I explain below, I do live fairly close to most towers). The antenna did require adjustment from time to time as a few stations were hard to pick up consistently. There were also a handful of other HDTV channels that I could not get at all.I turned to the Phillips MANT510, the successor to the fabled 'Silver sensor.' I returned it within a few days as I could not pick up as many channels as with the RCA antenna.I finally broke down and purchased the Terk HDTVa. I can pick up all of the HDTV channels in my area (that I am aware of) except for 3 that are around 50 miles away on the other side of the city. The amplifier doesn't seem to affect whether or not I can pick up any channels, but that may be due to my proximity to the tv towers. To be honest, it doesn't seem to pick up standard channels better than the two other antennas I tried, but that's not what I bought it for. The HDTVa gave me the most HD signals of all three antennas.The RCA antenna was a fair standard definition antenna and appears to be a fair HDTV antenna. For me, the Terk antenna was better and is definitely worth the extra $20 (based on current Amazon prices). But the only way you're going to know for certain which antenna is best, is to buy one and test it.As a matter of comparison, I live in the metro Atlanta area, 2.5 to 6 miles from the major towers. The antenna doesn't require adjustment from its current position to pick up all of the HD channels.
I love it, the reason i bought it was to watch one specific movie and it was worth every penny, because it plays my dvd's perfectly.
I would order more. This is a great option to hide some of those larger charging plugs in a main living area, so that it doesn't look like an electrical octopus.
Used this wire in my job's new warehouse & office. Pulls out nicely and doesn't snag.Amazon ships this for free, so there is no shipping charges as previous reviewer stated.
Like to use this for instantaneous reading of watts being used. Example - how much the portable dehumidifier running in the basement uses (450 watts). How much the table fan uses (only 50 watts). Will be helpful for load management on portable generator should another Hurricane Sandy hit.
This tv is really gorgeous to look at, but I have had some problems getting the perfect picture as far as color goes and it's not very sharp, and sometimes the sound will vibrate loudly through the speaker even though it's not that loud. Other than that I haven't had any mechanical problems (knock on wood). And I am generally satisfied I just need to fine tune it more.
The box was nice, but was delivered without a lid. I sent an email to the company and did not receive any response back. It doesn't work too well to store things without a lid.
The large, clunky, hard to press space bar ruins an otherwise fine product. My right thumb started aching after about just 15 minutes of typing. I returned the product. The space bar just pummels the right thumb in particular (maybe mine is weak, but I am a healthy fifty year old. Like I say caveat emptor. Check the keyboard out in the store first!!My feeling (as a layperson,not an expert) is that this keyboard might cause injury to some people's thumbs over time with prolonged use. Microsoft, in its latest keyboard iteration, the Wireless Laser 6000 has substantially decreased the size of the space bar and made it for more responsive and easier to press. This is, in my view, a tacit acknowledgement that its earlier generation of space bars were too hard to press.
The driver can be installed if connect through usb. (window 2000) I called HP customer services and they walk through the set up with me for 4 hurs-- still a failure. Plus, the customer telephone number is not toll free. THEY ADMITED THIS PRINTER DOES NOT REALLY WORK FOR USB COMPUTERS. I do not know why do they still mark this product as usb compatable. I am really frustrated!! Do not buy it. I do not want anyone go through the same thing as I do.
It is a little small for my hand and I wanted a laser mouse and not an optical mouse, I am returning and buying the LX8.
So far, I have had ZERO problems with the receiver. The directions are a little hard to follow but I was able to get it up and running easily. The remote is awkard but I do not use that much anyway.
I take a LOT of pictures of my 9 grandchildren and when I needed a new 35mm camera, this seemed ideal. However, I have been very disappointed with this camera's performance.Outdoor pictures with no flash come out very well, but any photo requiring a flash does not. The center of the photo has some brightness to it, with the outside of the picture almost fading to black.I have now gone to almost 100% digital shots.
The installation of this product is unnecessarily cumbersome and grotesquely huge in both memory usage and disk space, in no way seamless, and frought with numerous potential fatal errors. The uninstall process is also unnecesary complex and does not completely uninstall the software. After 8 months of inept HP support, I am admitting defeat and chucking this thing.
First off, no, it's not really a 1080p TV, Toshiba claim that it converts the image to that. If that's important to you, look elsewhere.However, if you're ok with a good quality 1080i screen, this is a good buy. The various inputs work, and you can get more than the VGA 1026x768 VGA res if you have a DVI video card on your PC and a DVI-HDMI cable, only the D-sub connector is limited. We have ours connected to Cable, Xbox 360, Apple TV, and Wii no problem. The picture quality is good, and the TV is nice to watch.The network connectivity is a bit limited. The TV can display images, and can play Mp3 files, but only seems to read the top level folder, and there are limitations on the number of files it can cope with. There are dozens of better ways to get those features though and I'm not sure who would be swayed by this as a feature anyway. I suspect the programmers got bored just making menus and decided to stick that in!It's a nice TV overall, and well worth it the asking price, just don't be surprised when it won't take 1080p inputs.
I am quite pleased with the camera. After all , it is Nikon. I have had various Nikons since 1973. The delivery was quick and easy. However, a few days after I purchased the camera, I saw the same camera (and additional lens) is being sold for a whopping $ 215.00 less. So, buy the camera but not from the Amazon stores.Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
this is crap! it is NOT the original Leica battery as shown in the photograph! it is a cheap imitation. the box it comes in is also a fake. Leica should actually sue for copyright infringement. the leather case, is tight, and made of cheap leather.
Great value for the money. Using for 2 months and perfect. Not flimsy at all.
i lost my original sync adapter for my Vision M, so i thought the USB cable would be PERFECT for that. and the car charger is a nifty buy too. but when i get it in the mail, the car charger works great but not a single computer i have tried will accept the USB cable and therefore it wont charge my Zen nor let me update my music or videos. HUGE LETDOWN.
Antec has built a quality case and power supply. Well engineered screwless drive mounting system, for the four external 5.25 drives, with high quality construction (no sharp edges to cut your hands). It also has 2 external 3.5 in. bays and 2 internal 3.5 in. bays built into a single latch removable tray.It is Bronze not Black and the standard beige bezels on the drives look fine with the Bronze. High quality wiring for the 2 front USB connectors and the 4 front LED's. LED's = 1 power, 1 HD activity and 2 spares you can use for other drives.High quality 300 watt Power Supply is the best I have had, variable speed power supply fan is controlled by PS temp. and it has fan sensor wires to monitor fan speed. Very quiet and is running my Intel 2.4, 2 CDRW's, 3 harddrives, Panaflow case fan, modem and additional drive controller without any problems. Something my last generic 400 watt ps would not do.
I received these DVD's quickly and in perfect condition.They work without problems and I paid a great price.No complaints.
The Roady2 is compact and stylish. It is easier to find places to mount this unit than standard XM radio receivers. I especially like the variety of backlighting colors that are available and the capability to find the best FM frequency for receiving the XM signal.
Incredible player with lots of hard disk space for music. Plenty of options for third party accessories available for this product, with multiple vendors competing. The only gripe I have is - that it has horrible battery life..On somedays, it dies down in a matter of hours...
I purchased this system a few weeks ago and it is currently connected to an AppleTV (thru optical digital audio), a Comcast PVR (thru coaxial digital audio) and an Xbox 360 through component. It was simple to setup and it sounds great for the little money I paid for it.The auto calibration was simple, it only took a minute or two to run it. It is confusing having a bunch of stuff connected to it and trying to see what is connected to which input, but if you use the custom naming feature you can rename these inputs in seconds, so you can hit the inputs blindly until you see the name of the device you want displayed on the screen of the unit. Mine is set to display AppleTV, Comcast or Xbox 360, which explains why my 9-yr old was able to master it in just a couple minutes.The speaker wires are too short, especially the ones to the front two speakers. Also, the speaker wires are attached permanently, but this is a budget unit so this is expected. The subwoofer is passive, again, this being a budget unit this should not be an issue.The one real annoyance: only one optical input. This is obviously a cost cutting measure, but it drives me nuts because I can't use the optical outputs in my Xbox 360 and Comcast PVR.Overall we are so pleased that we will be picking up a second set for my son's room (he has the same gadgets), it's the only way I can get him to stop camping in front of mine.
Great little camera! Beautiful pictures and Awesome VIDEO's. I do all my grand children's videos with this camera. I highly recommend this camera IF you can still find it. If not, use the Canon SD1100 IS Elph., this is a newer version of the SD800 IS...enjoy!
I bought this product to hang a 42" LCD.I am pleased with this mount but there are some concerns. The mount is only 32" wide. The "virtual axis" tilt is basically a clip that can be added on to obtain a 5 degree tilt which working perfect for me. There are only two tilt options with this mount, vertical (hugs wall nicely) and the 5 degree. Being 32" wide you will not hit 3 studs if they are 16" centers. Make sure you get at least 2 studs. My experience is this mount does not support VESA 400x800mm pattern. 800mm is ~31.5 inches and the brackets can not be spaced more than ~30 apart. My TV did have another attaching pattern but I had to use the M5 bolts (provided with mount). I would feel safer if this mount did support the 800 spacing where I could use the thicker M8 bolts. A 42" LCD isn't going to weigh as much as a 50"+ TV, so take that into consideration. I am still pleased with this product as it is very sturdy.
Couldn't get it to work with the software package I have. Needed for downloading alarm panels and I've never been able to connect using it. Gave up on it and went back to my older computer which works without it.
We discovered this dryer while staying at Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. We loved it. So we took a photo and found the exact model on Amazon. We purchased two of them and love them. It has the same 1875 watt rating as our other dryers. However, the fan really puts out the air. We highly recommend this dryer.
I bought this radio many years ago (~9 years ago) and it still works wonderfully. It's been abused over time and looks pretty banged up, but has never stopped working. I'm happy to see that it is still being sold so that I can buy a second. No need to research further...
This item fit my 06 Night Runner Dakota very nicely. Simple to install. Everything is flush. Don't know how other Daks will fair, Night Runners are special.
This is way to expensive, I bought the Hd dvd kit for my Elite 360, I will BEET anyof you who wrote me a bad review, to check out the differinces, you wont find any i am sure of that, And now that i also got a BLU RAY player. For only 299 oh it is the PS3 :). Why buy this thing for that price, it is way to expensive...when you can get a hd dvd and a blu ray player with a hdtv hdmi 3 way to hook it all together for way under that price. i mean come on my Mitsubishi HDTV 1080p was that expenive.
Just forget it. Don't buy it, period. I've had two in the past year. The first broke within one week of receipt and it took Toshiba Customer Service more than TWO MONTHS to replace it. The replacement unit broke within a month. Toshiba Customer Service was awful - a totally anti-consumer attitude. Thanks to this inferior product, I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM TOSHIBA EVER AGAIN!
I have tried 3 different USB to Serial converters. This is the only one that worked with ALL my application. It is a high quality product and pretty easy to use. It is a great solution if you have a laptop with only USB ports.
Really nice product. Works very well to charge ipod. It works like it says it does. Good design. It DOES work with ipod Shuffle, that's why I bought it!!
Previous reviews said this works on computer drives so I tried it but no luck. Now the drive doesn't even recognize a DVD, only a CD. I can't say if it's any good because it wasn't good for me but just thought I'd share my experience.
As I noted on 1 or 2 other reviews, when I got the unit the DVD drawer wouldn't open. Normally that would lead me to rate the unit a 1, but the Toshiba customer service was so exceptional and the unit (once working) decent enough that I rate a 3. First, the customer service was astounding. I had to call 4 or 5 times. Every time, they answered the phone on the first ring. The person spoke clearly and well and was knowledgeable - the call never had to be transferred. I was never put on hold. After they had me try a few things, they provided instructions for a return. As promised, the new unit showed up after about 7 days, and worked fine.Combo units of this type, no matter who the manufacturer, are prone to problems, so it is critical to have that customer support.I bought from Amazon because they were $20 cheaper than Best Buy or any other retailer. Best Buy wouldn't match the price, which surprised me - it's not like Amazon is generally cheaper. However, if the price is close would recommend buying from a retailer in case you need to return it. If you read reviews for combo players in general you will find lots of problems.So far, happy with the replaced unit. Setup was easy and the remote is easy to use, which often isn't the case.
This product works perfectly for me and was the most inexpensive for 256MB that I found
These earphones fit into your ear canals and block so much of unwanted noise. They're much lighter than those noise-canceling headphones, I think they work as good.It might be awkward to stuff these into you ears at first, but it will get easier.Make sure you don't use them while driving or skiing or doing things of that sort. Safety first.You may choose to spent more for E3c, E4c, or even E5c if you can afford ones. They're all worth it. But this E2c maybe the best if this is the first time you actually spend real money on a good pair of earphones.Good luck.
Alas, my 24&#34; deluxe diffuser is just slightly too heavy. It works, but is prone to sagging. (I think the size factors in - 2' is a lot of leverage.) I will likely have better luck with the 20&#34; reflector. I will probably also eventually get the heavier duty flex arm. This is definitely worth hanging on to, just in case.
this tv lives up to its name, picture in hd is unbelievable, its pays to spend alittle more to get a top rated sharp.
Fit well to my lens (m4/3, Olympus 14-42).Clean and clear, no harm to the picture.So far, so good.
I have used Kenington trackballs for over 12 years and found them a lot better than conventional mice. This new model is much smoother than earlier versions but very sensitive. This makes it great for general use but it's difficult to aim it on small targets as the curser wobbles if you make the slightest movement. Unless the curser is in the exact spot a click doesn't connect and nothing happens.You will find this model goes through batteries a lot faster than other models.I've also had trouble on the Mac occasionally trying to connect to the Internet while the trackball is connected.Good trackball for general use, smooth operation, best used in combination with a conventional mouse for precise work like Photoshop masking.
The batteries arrived earlier then stated and they work great, you can buy the cheaper knock offs but, it's worth the extra few dollars to get the original batteries as intended
Military Electronics Technician, here's the deal, wire are too small diameter to carry current, you will lose power, not a good match up for the #12 gage wire I am using for Fiamm horns.After waiting the full ship estimate time to get this item, (the Amazon photo seems to show larger size wires than came on this item), I pitched for my own safety (could cause over heating of wires).INSTEAD I will use crimp connectors 10-12 gage, female, with fully insulated covers. A dab of black silicone RTV will keep them in place. Oh, yes, the connector hardly squeezes onto the FIAMM RELAY, takes a channel lock pliers to push them together. Not a perfect world for this connector. :(
B2B has been around for a while, and organizations have created supply chains using IS.Class, what have been major challenges for B2B? How have organizations overcome these challenges?
This product was received in good condition and performs as advertised.I use this remote in addition to the original connecter box so that I can use the hand-held radio in two vehicles.I recommend this product when ever the subject of a good CB radio comes up.You will not be disappointed in this product or the seller.
I've had mine for about 3 1/2 years. No problems at all with it. I primarily use it with a keyboard and mouse hooked to a HP laptop. I just ordered an AC adapter from Jasco, as I'll need extra power for it with an upcoming external DVD burner purchase. (The laptop's internal DVD burner stopped working recently.) I've never smelled anything from it, unlike the previous reviewer.
The yield of 9,000 pages for this cartridge is based on 5% coverage.To the reviewer below, if you print full all black pages you have a little more than 5% covered of those pages.
for the price, not a bad cooker! I bought this cooker because it is stainless and that's what I wanted, but when I opened it, i find out that the tray in the bottom of the cooker is made of aluminum. :( my only other gripe is that the bolt holding the handle on is not made of stainless and will rust if left in water too long. But, if I had to buy again,... I WOULD!!!
Bought a similar HDMI a while back and that has been working great and recently bought the same HDMI for second TV and no complains. The price was unbeatable compared to the retail store price of $25+.
it has good battery life but if only they can make it smaller than it will be perfect.
The item works well...I was satisfied. It's a great for running...and inexpensive too!!
I am very satified with this adapter. It is better than the adapter I had before. Easier to use.
I recently equipped my office with dual monitors and needed a large, quality riser to accommodate the setup - this was perfect! The cup-holder and organizers weren't essential when I initially started looking but now can't imagine NOT having the extra features. It's nice to not have to worry about your coffee or beverage spilling around your electronics! Fantastic purchase!
These speakers sound pretty good and are decent speakers for the price. The bracket is very cheaply made and will bend if you twist it or pull on it. The mounting nuts do not fit tightly so the speakers swivel downward when mounted horizontally. I had to add extra screws to hold the speaker upright. I have not had these long enough to rate their longevity.
I was told by fertility doctors 10 years ago that I would never be able to conceive. I bought this cable a few months ago and blammo! I'm pregnant! With twins! Worth every cent. I can't wait until the kids are old enough to hear this story.
Great spacing for when you have like five big AC adaptors. The low profile angled plug head was a nice surprise. Wonderful product, I've bought two of them... one over a 1 year ago.
I purchased 2 of these mics to be used with Karaoke Revolution series. I have KR 1, 3, Country. I bought these because of other reviewers comments and because of the Logitech name. I was not dissappointed. I have only used them with the Playstation 2 so I can only comment on it. It is very simple to use. Just plug the mic up (preferably before turning on the ps2, works better) and then set it up during the game.
bought for a x800GTO (Known to be hot) and this stopped it from overheating (It had overheated on me several times before)looks nice, good mounting hardware that seems to be compatible with several different sizzes and styles of cards.
HI GUYSfor those of you in my shoes, and some of your comments show that we are in the same boatTHERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A HI 8 VHS ADAPTERread on here[...]Although I hate the outcome, i love the monkey off my back as I have been searching all over for one tooI thought it was odd that i could not fine ONE that matched what we have been looking forits because it doesnt existread that entire article and the end to give you other options for conversiontake carePS 3 of 5 stars to stay neutral as it is a vhs-c converter, not a hi 8 and they should clearly mark that, but i dont think they know the difference too
I've had a 660 printer a couple of years and gone through 6 color cartridges. Four of them had a couple of the jets clog after 1 or two weeks. Running the head cleaner just wastes ink (a lot) without opening the clogged jets. Then you have the choice of throwing away a $30 cartridge you've hardly used or printing with gaps. I will not buy another HP printer. I've wasted more on cartridges then the printer cost.
This battery pack has worked very well. I would recommend it even though it is priced slightly higher that other "generic" batteries such as Mercury. The latter battery failed to perform after just a short time.
this thing broke on me less than three days after using it. had it returned to the factory and they sent it back and it failed again! save up and buy an IPOD.
great for watching the boats on the water.this was a fathers day gift, that turned out to be one of the best gifts my husband ever received.
the difference between listening to audio through standard 2 speakers and one subwoofer on a PC and these Headphones is so dramatic. you can hear music the way it was made, so crisp clear and clean, little sounds and nuances are made clear and the song really comes alive.
They sent a different product. Does not say that is made by Belkin anywhere on it. They sent me a RJ45 cable made by FOXXCONN #E204149. This does not have the protected cover 'snagless' over the release lever, as shown in the picture/item description. I'm not happy; I do not plan to buy from this company again.....
Quick delievery of HP 23 cart. Ok, the cart I had in there was missing one color.I looked all over to buy a new cart. No luck. Tried this, it was missing one color and the box was taped up...looked used... With this cart, I have a different color missing now. I took this cart and refilled with a ink refill kit. Still nothing.(not a printer problem)I believe once the ink has dried up in the head, you are done. I might try and flush with some alchohol,can't hurt the car, then refill again. I bought a new hp printer with the 5 carts, Junk...same old ink problems....&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt; NO MORE HP>>>>>>>>>
I have had my TiVo unit for almost 4 years now and I don't know what I would do with out. It records all of my shows even while I'm at work. I've considered cancelling and getting the DVR that my cable company offers but I have tried it and Tivo's interaction features are 100% better. You can select and search movies by director, movie title, actor and/or category.I've already spread the word around my family and they've all ordered Tivo and have been nothing but satisfied.I also want to mention that the unit I've had for 4 years was purchased refurbished from Tivo directly and have not had any problems besides the occasional glitch where it says it's recording one show but is really recording another (and I believe that has to do with the constant line up changes from my cable company)If I was to recommend one thing to any random person in the street it would be to buy a Tivo unit and just let the good times roll.
This item arrived loose in the outer box (out of it's factory box). It appears to have a number of manufacturing defects either in the coating or in the glass itself. These appear as tiny "bubbles" or "pits" as you view light through the filter. Amazon is sending a replacement, but it will be 6 to 8 weeks before it is available. Overall, not a great experience.
the icheer portable is a good product...but i would have liked to know which ipods were compatible with it and if there were extra things you could buy to accommodate other ipods.
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
Love it, love it. Scared that my 15-yr old is going to steal it from me.........ha ha ha He got an iHome 27 for Christmas & liked it until he heard my speaker. Very simple to work. Descent size to be able to still carry around & great sound, especially when playing The Cure. Would recommend this speaker to anyone who loves great sounding music. Really cranks up!
I tried visiting the national chain stores looking for SmartMedia cards; with no positive results. I then started calling on the phone all of the local location computer stores and still found no positive results. The next attempt on my list was to try all the camera shops as a last hope, and after the third phone call I knew that it was a search going nowhere ! This was an attempt to have a product in hand to be used the very same day. I accepted this was not going to happen and started my online search. This proved to be the way to go with the question going from "can I find one ?" ... to " what brand and how much do I spend ?" . The choice was easy with both parts of the question being answered by one card! The Samsung SmartMedia 128MB was the only choice for me. It is a brand I know at a price less than half of some of the other well known brands. My order arrived faster than expected and the card is working perfect at the time of this review ! Thank You !!!
This diffuser fits the over the flash just fine. While it has never fallen off, it is force fit over the light on the flash. I would feel more comfortable if it somehow clipped on.
it SAYS 2x1GBthat sure looks like TWO times ONE GB to me
I had no problems with the reported tightness of the case. It simply fits snugly, which is as I'd expect. (Though it may take a moment of fiddling with the case to center the GPS display in the case's plastic window.) The display is reasonably visible through the plastic window, and the buttons aren't too hard to press. I noticed no satellite reception issues that would be attributable to this case.My only complaint with this case is that the carabiner is on the wrong end of the case, so that when I attach it to my backback's shoulder strap or belt, the unit is upside-down when I flip it up to look at it. To compensate for this, I have to hold the unit sideways and tilt my head at an awkward angle. Pretty silly.
What a joke Pacific Image's customer support is. No help, all they say is we are aware of the issues. This was over a year ago. You have been warned.
It is a SIMPEL camera.There is many good cameras at same price, and very good performance than it.It resolve you camera problems, if you want a easy camera.but it is not good.
I have used a Canon 35mm for years and the reviews of the Canon digital ELPHs are great, so I decided to make my first digital a Canon S300. My biggest concerns were pixels/resolution and camera size/portability. This camera is teensy! It easily can be carried around all day in a small camera bag and never is cumbersome or heavy. The wrist strap that comes with it is very handy, too.It is extremely easy to use, especially if you take the time to read through the manual (which I did and saved myself a lot of trial and error time). It does not have as many manual features as some larger cameras, but for someone that wants the ease of an automatic as well as the ability to change lighting and resolution settings, it is great. The buttons are better situated and slightly larger and easier to use than those on the S110 which is currently the same price as the S300. The S300 also has a 3x optical zoom vs. the 2x on the S110.The camera comes with a rechargeable battery and charger, but if you plan to take a lot of photos and use the LCD screen, you will want a backup battery. These are pricey because only Canon makes them (had to get mine from a camera shop) but they are tiny, come with a protective case and take a full charge in just over an hour. With the LCD screen on, the battery lasts a little over an hour.I would also recommend a flash card with a large memory. I got a 128mb CF card and have taken nearly 500 photos and still have room on it. I would suggest at least a 64mb. The camera doesn't come with a case, something you definitely will want. I got the smallest one CaseLogic makes that would fit the camera (which is built like a little tank and very sturdy!) I also picked up a lint free cloth specially made for cleaning digital cameras - something I would not have thought of had I not read the manual which says NEVER use any type of liquid or fluid to clean the lens or camera as it can damage the camera.The clarity of the photos on the LCD screen is incredible! I am so impressed with the technology that has gone into this little jewel. And having the freedom to take unlimited shots is quite liberating - I am discovering there is a photographer in me just waiting to get out! I got a CF card scanner to hook to the USB port on my PC and was able to transfer all the photos I have taken to a zip disk in minutes. The photos are fantastic - great color, detail and resolution. As for printed photos, so far I have not printed any so cannot say but this camera is perfect for sending digital images.All in all, I am very pleased! The only change I would make to this camera would be to add attachment rings for a neck strap as there is no easy way to put a neck strap on this camera. Otherwise, is just about perfect.
i have like weird line's that shoot out at every end of the screen whenever i open up any window or a grid line wavy lines whenever playing games or movies....not like a digital glitch more like shadowing.....basically now i'll have to cut up the cable to shorten it and see if that fixes the problem, i've understood the extra length cables often causes problems like thisi was just hoping i wouldnt have to put up with thisif i'm able to fix this problem the cable will be perfect
I have been scanning some older family slides with the PS3600 and have found that slides must be in very good condition. If not, the slide will jam and that is where the problems start. It appears that there was absolutely no thought in the design of the PS3600 as to how to remove jammed slides. There is little to no room to get any type of tool in to help remove jammed slides. Any jammed slide is usually damaged worst in the removal process. I bought a slide remounting kit the day after the first jam. The jamming issue is why I contemplated a 1 rating.When you have good slides the system works well and I am happy with the scanned results. This supports my rating of a 4 or 5. I averaged my overall rating to a 3. Comments made by others about dust are correct. The system will need some vigilance during the scanning process.The system is designed to work with carousel trays too, but there are few details available on this option. I sent an e-mail to Pacific Image's customer support and got the following response: "It only supports 2 trays from Braun, all others can damage the unit beyond repair and will void the warranty." The 2 recommended models are Round Tray 100 (3.2) for Multimag - White Mfr # 160632 and Round Tray 100S (2.2) for Multimag Scanner - Grey Mfr # 160649.
These are clearly high-quality cables and the price is right, but they are *extremely* tight to get on and off. We worked hard to get them on and hope we'll never have to remove them again!
This product meets all the claims it makes. Watched movies on my 160GB iPod Classic on a flight from San Francisco to London. This battery pack enabled me to watch movies and listen to music for 10 hours non-stop and it still has charge in it. Even after 10 hours of use, the iPod battery is still fully charged. Only gotcha here (as others have commented) is that the meaning of the product's red/blue lights is reversed (and thus a bit confusing) because they were wired reversed at the factory. Even though the little manual tried to correct for this it is still confusing at first.In general I am very happy with this purchase. It's sleek and surprisingly very lightweight (but not built cheaply -- this is a quality product). The sound quality is excellent from the dual headphone jacks and it's very nice to have independent volume control for each.Highly recommended. A must have for travelers on long flights.Kevin
Good product comes with everything you need and more. I recommend this product to anyone that fits your qualifications. Came with plenty of wire for long runs and connectors.
I'm using this item in line for a set of wired headphones for a TV. The output from the TV is fixed so I needed to have a volume control in line so I could turn down the volume on the TV so I could watch and leave the room quite. This control gave me a couple more feet of length and it works flawlessly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. I'm using the same headphones I use with my iPod.Addendum: I've had my volume control for a year now; and it continues to work very well. I use it everyday, and I've had no problems with it. I saw one reviewer that complained it was hard to use; I can't imagine how that could be. The control wheel is recessed into the unit, but is easy to use by just sliding your thumb over the wheel. I've found it to be very robust; once it attached to the end of my headphones the unit reaches to floor; but it's well made, and has taken a beating with any problems.
I bought this product about last month and I am so disappointed with the performance. This product uses B's recorder which is so hard to use. Even though I maximize the buffer it also has every gap about 3-4 seconds before recording another sector. Better buy the latest one or other brands....
I am a quasi-audiophile, and was going to buy a pair of ER5's (or ER6's) to replace these Bose around-ear headphones I'm walking around with, but decided to get these ER-4P's after seeing the rave reviews they were getting. And I must say, anyone who purchases these should heed the following WARNING: PROPER USAGE OF THESE EAR PHONES WITH ANY REASONABLY SOUNDING REPRODUCTION SOURCE MY CAUSE YOU TO REVISIT YOUR ENTIRE MUSIC LIBRARY - they are that good. I listen to a lot of jazz, funk, and dance, and when I'm out and about I use a Creative Zen MP3 player. (The X-Fi 2 version is on order.) These ear plugs do an outstanding job of capturing crisp but not overpowering bass drum and guitar, rich crystal clear highs, and incredibly thorough midranges. I'm truly hearing things I've never heard before in my music. Listen to Marc Antoine's "Foreign Exchange" with these to get a real demonstration of the clear range these things can capture. I too was apprehensive about earplugs but using the right size eartips (they come a default size attached and three other sizes), they slide into your ear deeply and comfortably (with a little moisture). These truly are "noise canceling" - you can barely discern any outside noise whatsoever.My home PC is where I listen to the bulk of my music, thru an Azuntech X-Fi 2 Forte 7.1 to go with my quad core Q9550, and that sound with these earphones just leaves me gawking. My wife comes into my den and sees me with my mouth open, wondering what the h*ll I'm listening to. Just music baby, just music!!
This was my first digital camera and I loved it. There were a few issues.Any problem with battery life can be solved with rechargable batteries which feed the camera 4x as longer then regular batteries.A few of my friends commented that it was hard to focus, but once you get used to teh camera it gets easier.Kida of a bulky thing. But it worked for me for two years.I wouldn't buy another HP camera because now there are comera that are loads better then this one here, but I will always remain fond of this one!
I purchased this unit a couple of weeks ago. After receiving it, I upgraded the firmware immediately because of the reviews I read about not creating playlists. After that, it was easy enough to load albums which I already had created with folders. Unfortunately I realized the e140 recognized the folders by album but the songs within would only play by alphabetical and not by the original album order. I even had the songs named with a 2 digit track number before the song title.So, after a little dilly dallying around I figured out in Win Xp if you open the folder, click on each song track, go to properties, click on the summary tab, under track title you can change this by clicking to the right and number your tracks. It does not change the overall name of the track. When you load your album folder onto the E140 it will recognize the album folder and the tracks with the song name and play it in its original intended order (or the order you gave it by number). Whew, I was going to be extremely upset if it couldnt do this, being a musician I feel this is important to be true to the original artist.I cant really comment on how this unit compares to others since it is my first mp3 player.I do think the sound is lacking using the manufacturers headphones, the eq doesnt seem to change that much and the sound is generally pretty hollow, also distorts at full volume. The Wow feature is horrible and better left OFF.The cd that comes with it is not needed for anything but annoying demos? I didnt bother to use it. Unit worked fine for me without it.Mmm, now looking at the music "folder options" it has a listing by GENRE, going into that it notes the album I just loaded under electronic but AGAIN it goes alphabetical by song! What the heck is this units problem by always wanting to go alphabetical? It should be just like anything else if you name a song file with 2 digits in front of the song most software recognizes it that way. Thats a dissapointment. Guess I can only get the correct song order if I play the individual album one at a time. Kind of a hassle.
This printer does not support banner printing, so if your kids need a banner for a school project, you cannot do that.According to the tech support, there is no plans to include this feature in the future versions of the driver. This is a real disappointment, because banner printing is a common feature of many inkjets, and banner paper for inkjets is sold everywhere.
Bought this filter mainly to protect my Canon L lens. Shot so many pictures with it & the image quality is simply outstanding.If you want a good filter that will not only provide you with high-quality images, but also protect your lens, then look no further. You will not be disappointed.
This screen is lightweight and pretty easy to mount (I managed to do it single handedly.) Image is bright and crisp. Great for playing video games and watching movies. The frame is pretty lightweight aluminum which contributes to its overall light weight so I'd be careful when handling it (don't drop it or anything.) I've pulled it down and put it up a few times and so far it's been smooth but I don't put it up all the time so as to not push my luck and get a spring failure. Not to say that it would, but I've been around the block with stuff like this and things are bound to happen.
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I just purchased a DM-20 for around $200... and that might have been a mistake. If only I had done my research by looking at Olympus's own web site more closely rather than spending all my time on user reviews. The specs are all there on Olympus America's site! Battery life, sound quality (in terms of frequency response, bitrates, and sampling rates), how much memory they have, and whether they record in WMA or DSS format. Who would have thought. So I'm writing this review so that others know better.The DM-20 is a good voice recorder. It's definitely useful, because it records in WMA format with pretty good quality, it's not too big to keep in your pocket, and it has 128 MB of memory (8 hours 45 minutes if you're recording on mono high quality). Since I got it I use all the time to record lectures, keep a voice diary, and record health-related stuff I am tracking such as how long I spent on the treadmill. (Only problem with going nuts with it is that you have to sort through these recordings later.)But instead of the DM-10 or DM-20, I should have waited and taken a look at the WS-300M, WS-310M, or WS-320M when they are released (around 10/18/2005). These new models will retail around $150, $180, and $230, and they will have 256 mb, 512 mb, and 1 gb of memory, respectively, as compared to the 128 mb in the DM-20 or the 64 mb in the DM-10.The frequency response at the highest quality is only 300-8,000 Hz on the DM-10 and DM-20, whereas it's 100-15,000Hz on the new WS models, although the highest bitrates on both the DM-10/20 and the WS-300/310/320M are the same -- 64 kbps at stereo high quality. (That's below CD quality.) This probably makes the new WS-300/310/320M models more suitable to recording music than the DS-10/20 models. (As for whether the DM-10/20 models are better at recording voice, since by throwing out the low bass and high treble they might allow more space in the WMA file for the mid-range (voice) frequencies... I'm not sure... probably not...)The DS-2 is another model I should have looked at. From the specs on their web site, when recording in stereo high quality (but not mono), the DS-2 seems to have the best sound quality of all the Olympus voice recorders, with a 100-17,000 Hz frequency response and 128 kpbs bitrate. (I believe it's the only Olympus voice recorder that records at that rate). However, it has 64 MB of memory, so at this quality, it only records for an hour! It has good battery life (18 hours as compared to around 13 for the DM-20). If you could figure out a way to put more memory in it, the DS-2 would probably be an awesome recorder to have. But it has one more problem, according to the online review by David Battino (Google him to find it): the DS-2 is a little too big to want to keep in your pocket all the time.Another model worth considering is the WS-200S. Its frequency response is as wide as the (not yet released) WS-300M, WS-310M, and WS-320M, and it has 128 MB of memory. But according to David Battino's review, the WS-200S is too sensitive to noise from touching the recorder while it records (more than the DS-2). We'll have to wait and see whether the WS-300/310/320M models suffer from this problem.Note that the highest sampling rate on these Olympus voice recorders is 44.1 khz, which is good, but the sampling rate does not have to be more than twice the highest frequency recorded; so if the voice recorder only records up to 17,000 Hz, then sampling rates above 34,000 Hz add no extra sound quality. (At least that's my understanding.)Except for the DS-2 I mentioned above, I believe that no other Olympus voice recorder records at bitrates above 64 kbps stereo (32 kbps mono), which is clearly below CD quality. In general, when listening to music, you can hear a clear drop from CD quality for stereo WMA files recorded at less than 128 kbps (and mp3s at less than 160 kbps). Also, the frequency response on a CD goes up to about 22,000 Hz. So if you're looking for higher bitrate recordings than 128 kbps and higher frequency response than 17,000 Hz, you probably need a MiniDisc recorder (plus a mic), or one of the items that David Battino mentions: "dedicated field recorders like the Marantz PMD660, Edirol R-1, M-Audio MicroTrack, or a Hi-MD MiniDisc".Note that you can calculate the maximum recording bitrate if it's not included in the specs. You just figure out the number of kilobits (not kilobytes) of memory, the number of seconds of recording time, and divide, like this:(# of megabytes of memory) x 1024 x 8divided by(# of minutes of recording time at the highest quality) * 60I believe the effect of the low 64 kbps bitrate on the new WS-300/310/320M and the WS-200S models (which otherwise have a pretty OK frequency response) is that you might be able to record music well as long as the music isn't complex -- like a solo vocalist or instrumentalist. I'm not sure.These voice recorders (DM-10/20 and WS-300/310/320M) will, of course, *play* mp3s and WMAs that were recorded elsewhere at higher bitrates. But considering the DM-20's low battery life, I'm not sure how good an mp3 player it makes. If you buy the DM-20, you should also get a 4-pack of rechargeable AAA batteries (the DM-20 uses 2 AAA batteries) and a charger. Together they're around $20. If possible, try to get rechargeable batteries with a higher mAh number.The headphones jack of the DM-20 doubles as a mic-in jack, so the device attempts to detect whether you've plugged in a mic or headphones into this jack. Although it would play music through my headphones, it (at first) would not play music through my home or car speaker system; it thought I was plugging a mic into the jack when I was really plugging some speakers or my car audio cassette adapter into it. However, it finally played music through my speaker system when I plugged my speaker system not directly into the DM-20, but into the "remote control" accessory that comes with and plugs into the DM-20.The DM-20 recorder records pretty good quality with the built-in mic (good enough to record class lectures), and good quality with an external mic. There is some background hiss, especially when the mic is in high sensitivity (conference) mode. The (after-the-fact) noise reduction feature on the device and software causes a tinny "alien" effect, so it's just okay. I also don't use the VCVA feature (where it stops recording whenever it detects silence) for recording lectures, because even after increasing the VCVA sensitivity level inevitably the teacher will say something too softly, and the voice recorder won't record it.The DM-10/20 record in WMA at the higher quality mode and DSS format at the lower quality modes and come with some DSS software, whereas the WS-300M/310M/320M models record in WMA in all modes and I'm not sure whether they come with similar software.Olympus told me the DM-20's software is useful for transcription, but I read that the DM-20 is somewhat inconvenient for use with Dragon NaturallySpeaking.But I find the DM-20's software to be useful for reviewing lectures, partly because the software (similar to the recorder) allows you to slow down or speed up the playback, from 50% to 200% of normal speed. If the new WS models didn't come with software with this feature, perhaps you could find some freeware or shareware to do it.Copying the DM-20's files onto the computer is a snap, because you can set the DM-20's software so that whenever you put the recorder into its cradle, the software immediately downloads all files onto your computer.Don't forget to get software updates off the Olympus web site.Remember that you can always call up Olympus or any company and talk to a tech support person if you have questions about their models and can't find the details online. (Although you may know more than they do.)If you're wondering whether having a voice recorder is useful for learning more in college: If you're working on homework related to a lecture from 2 weeks ago and you can't understand your notes (because they're not detailed enough), then it's undoubtedly useful to have a recording of that lecture (especially if you jot down the recorder's current time now and then while taking notes). And having a recorder takes some of the pressure off of your note-taking and allows you to focus a little more on just listening to the lecture -- although, it can just as easily make you feel that you can zone out during lecture, since you'll tell yourself that you'll listen to the whole lecture later, when the truth is, you often will not have the time. Without at least some written notes, a recording of a lecture can be hard to follow. And make sure you ask each professor whether it's all right to record his lectures (most of them will say yes).
I work on a boat and I just wanted to mess around and bring it out when the guys were watching. The spyglass actually works fine, but it has its limitations. One of which is finding what you are pointing at and the other is focusing. Once you get the hang of it it gets somewhat easier, but not much.
Bought these with the hope of extending sound to outside the house. Sound was plenty loud but the speakers are only delivering sound from one channel! In other words, left side only comes to both speakers, so if you listen to music with intruments mixed to the right side, you WON'T HEAR THEM. Very frustrating.
I bought this product a few months ago and it worked fine until I moved it to another room and that is when the drama started. Long story short this will charge you $3.50 a minute for technical support and you have to get a call back at their convience. This has been a huge disappointment and I've never been treated so horribly by a company.
They were delivered slightly damaged. On one of the speakers, a peg was broke that held the screen on. Since the screen would still stay on and we did not notice any actual damage to the speaker, we decided to keep it and not return for replacement. speakers are good for the price.
using it for a TV in an upstairs bedroom while controlling the STB downstairs. No delay on the signal at all.The only negative i can think of is that it picks up other RF signals from other RF remotes, like a Belkin remote. So, I wish that it had a channel selector to avoid interference. However, I barely use the Belkin RF remote, so its not a big deal to me.Other than that, this is a great product.
I have had this mouse for three years. its a fantastic litte thing. It just works.and the price now is just a steal.I would buy another in a heart beat. user replaceable battery, laser precision, wireless freedom, and you can charge it while you use it. what more do you want!unfortunatly mine died today but I would definatly buy another one of these long before I consider buying some other brand.
Long story short, I kept getting extremely frustrated trying to clean my filters. I used the Eclipse Cleaning Solution and pads. The more I would try to clean the more streaking I would get. I then tried some samples of Zeiss Lens Cloths. The streaking was gone immediately. The Zeiss cloths are sold in a pack of 50 for $2.99 at Walmart vision center. I thought I was doing something wrong, but it turns out it was just a bad product.
I would love to review this product, but I can't because I didn't receive this product. Instead the compnay, antonline, sent me a cheaper generic usb card with only 2 internal headers instead of 4 like what was ordered. To make matters worse, they made a barcode with this product's barcode and nomenclature and put it over the generic card's barcode.
but I noticed it before i hooked it up and straightened the little metal wire to where i thought it should go and works fine
I have owned three other web cams. This is the best. It works first time, everytime.I call it "my little angel." I am ordering another for my daughter who lives 1000 miles away, So I can see her. Her webcam just doesn't hold a candle to this one.
This camera is great. A great buy for the value. Takes awesome shots. Zoom is incredible and oddly very focusable. Great gift!
Bought this thing locally, given the bad reviews, figuring that having my local dealer to stand behind it might help. Well, during the first year of operation, it ALMOST worked all the time. I judged that it wasn't worth my time to have the dealer send it back to chase an intermittent problem that DENON would almost certainly deny existed.I'm now in the second year, and it is getting more unreliable. It just flat refuses find disks and/or tracks unless it is in the right mood. I don't use it much, which is why I haven't done anything about it. I just hate the fact that DENON sells such a flawed product now; why won't they make a reliable unit?
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I started off with a fully manual camera that I used for my photography classes a few years ago. Once I was ready to upgrade, I came across this camera and fell in love with it. There are enough manual settings to keep me challenged, but the easy automatic settings make this camera perfect for all of my everyday shots.I have taken wonderful, professional quality shots without even changing the settings, and my 14 year old sister found the camera easy to use even though she has almost no knowledge of cameras. This camera is great for photographers in all stages and learning levels, because the pictures turn out great every time and it has enough range to get a great shot no matter what mode you use it in.I really don't think I could ever say enough about this camera to acurately describe it, so my best advice is GO OUT AND GET ONE! You will not regret it.
I write A LOT and was hoping to use this pen to free up paperwork. The moment i received it, it failed to work and I notified the vendor ASAP! The vendor was sorry for the inconvenience and promptly provided a refund and told me to discard the unit. I appreciated his prompt, courteous service but would not recommend this pen to anyone unless it came with the supporting software and special notebook needed.
I have both Monster and GE cables. I hook one set into my digital cable and the other to my dvd player. When I switch them I do not notice any diference in the quality of picture on my 51&quot; Sony High Definition Projection TV. Buy the GE same quality for much less money.
I have a 256 iiver and had a 512 iriver mp3 player. The 256 unit has been reliable. I liked it so much that I bought a 512 unit. I have had to return it twice because it works great for a while, then it simply won't turn on. Dead, Dead, Dead and no resurection. It may be a problem particular to this unit. I hope they get it fixed because they have a good, easy to use product with a lot of good features. I too, like others, question the quality. Amazon.com has been outstanding in handling my return issus. Kudos to them.
It keeps breaking the belts and the bags burst on their own all the time. It's been the worst vacuum cleaner ever.
It's a simple RCA cable. Don't bend the connector and it'll be perfect. For kicks and giggles I compared it to a monster THX RCA cable. Ironically, that one had more noise. It's also a bit overpriced in my opinion, but comparing it to the monster cable it is cheap. If you need a long RCA cable, look no further.
This monitor is a good buy, and picked mine up this weekend. There are no software drivers with this monitor like you'd get with the expensive monitors to use to access special video modes, and to further clean up the image on the screen. It uses basic drivers included with the operating system.When I first hooked it up, the image was really fuzzy, and I had my doubts. When I changed my resolution to the maximum screen size, the monitor instantly cleared up. After doing this, now I can change screen sizes with very little loss in resolution.It even plugged into my Redhat 8 system and was picked up with no problem, except one. The Xwindow mode is extra sharp on the screen, but during bootup/shutdown, the native Linux black screen was very fuzzy, as if it had a hard time switching video modes. I don't know how it would do if you just booted into command line mode, but I use GUI exclusively in Linux. You might have to rebuild the kernel to get it to work clearly in that situation.
Because I have an IPOD I didn't buy the iFP 780T to listen to MP3s - instead, I bought it to record notes to myself using the voice recorder, and I bought it to record my LPs and then move them to my computer. So, I gave it a go and I hooked the unit up to my mixer and I taped 30 minutes of songs from my records. Then I plugged the headphones into the iFP 780T to liten to what I recorded and sound only came out of one ear. If I plug the headphones in only part of the way it sounds fine (but of course it falls out). I even tried another set of headphones - and got the same results. So, the headphone jack in the unit is faulty and I'm going to have to return it.But, I plugged the unit into my computer and transferred the songs I recorded to my computer and they sound fine on my computer. So that works fine.I'll update this review once I see how iRiver's customer support responds to my faulty unit.
Video, Audio, Photo, Storage, Battery Life, Extra Features, all amazing and every penny you spent for this little player absolutely worth it. Highly Recommended for that 160GB Ipod classic. Cheers.
What can I say ... Al Gore made me feel guilty so I started looking for some energy saving devices ... After having read some of the reviews here I was a little reluctant to give this lamp a try ... but I am glad I did. It is much bigger than I thought it would be (my fault for not studying the dimesions) but it turns out I really like the extended length it gives you. As for brightness ... although it is not as bright as I would ideally want ... this lamp still throws off enough to be very useful. I wouldn't want to use it as my only source of light for studying by ... but as a general purpose light while online - it is terrific. LEDs are just now getting mature enough to use as a primary light source - we should see some really great lamps in 2008.For an ambient light source - buy this lamp. It grew on me fast and I think I might get another! (:
Although it is put out by GIGAfast, it is a 10/100 switch.I have had it for about 6 years (as best my memory serves me) and have never had any trouble.I have it connecting two other networks to my modem, so the two ports get a pretty hard workout.Literally, I plugged it in after attaching the three cables, and it has been running ever since.Small, cool, tan and non-obtrusive, it is great for what I have it doing now.when it was new and until about 3 years ago, it was my main switch. I upgraded the rest to Gigabit, so it became the link to the modem, which actually has through put around 10 to 20 Megabits.
this cpu cooler its BIG... I had to completly remove everything becauseit requires to put a piece underneath the mother board.another thing is that it said to have a 4 pin power conector but the unit that I received had a 3 pin connector (thank god I had a free 3 pin) available connector on the mother board and it was close enough.I dont think it really cool like the original cooler... but I had to change that one because it was somehow getting loose. The fact that this one has that extra piece that goes under the mother board really secures this unit (and thats some piece of mind) for me.because of its size you need to make sure that it can fit on your case and board
Installed in new Win 7 machine where I needed a USB 2.0 internal port. Installed in an open PCI slot, Win 7 recognized immediately.Can't beat the price.
I ordered these with a digital antenna and 2 50' coax cable to get off the U-Verse bill. It would have been nice to actually get the product with the rest of the supplies.
Worked great, and still working. I was leery about buying this on line but they work as advertised. No negative issues. Would reccommend.
All products are of excellent quality and I liked all all are very good and met all expectations I had of them and very good service if amazon.
Great job of engineering. Holds all imformation after powerfail so you don't have to spend 15 min reentering everything.
This RAM addition seems to have made a difference in an older workhorse computer. There is less hard-drive activity in normal use (less paging going on?). Otherwise, it is like any RAM should be - works without being noticed.
The Flashdrive was in perfect condition, although it was a different model from what I ordered.
Well. For background reference, I study Systems and Computing engineering at Universidad de los Andes in Bogot&aacute;, Colombia.The installation procedure was just as it said, Right out of the box.I got an MR814v2 Router, not a MR814I am running on a slow cable connection, the MR814v2 was plugged in, I rebooted the modem, and I just went to 192.168.0.1 on my browser, it detected my connection and I had nothing to do afterwards, Got the settings perfectly, I browsed through the options, just to set address reservation, and wireless security.Afterwards, I had like NOTHING to do. It was all set up and working perfectly.And now, the weird (good) part comes here, after I was done with the installation, I wanted to test how it would work, so I started my webcam with a friend, and amazingly enough, it was working noticeable faster than it was without my router.My friend (not really knowledgeable in computers) noticed that too, and well my internet speed is only 128/128, so a improvement is really noticeable.I'm very happy I got this router :)Thanks Netgear for an AWESOME product, as it was to be expected
I loved her use of words until it became never ending. It seems the plot just petered out.
Still use VHS occasionally - and like having the option of having VHS/DVD in one player.The Dual Deck looks great, works perfectly!I am very pleased with this purchase, as always!Amazon is the best!!
PLEASE READ:these subwoofers are absolutely awful! i decided to get them after reading countless numbers of wonderful reviews on amazon; however, it was a terrible mistake. before even putting the first one in, i hooked it up and it sounded terrible free airing. after putting both of them in a slot ported box tuned to 35 hz they made hideous humming noises which were awfully annoying. before these, i had walmart dual brand subwoofers that were 30$ a piece and they hit way harder than these things at a lower gain level.BUYER BEWAREE.
I love it great product A + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ +
Nice cam for the price. I got a better picture quality than I expected.
I use this card with my Nikon d80 and I'm very happy with it. Also the service was great as always and the shipping was very fast. I highly recommed it.
So far so good. I am happy with its performance. Its a good deal for its price.
I have a stupid waterproof 12volt plug that has 1 white and 1 grey wire. Well, the thing got hooked up backwards and then the Zune charger was plugged into it . . . without the Zune attached. It seems to have blown the fuse, which is usually a screw off tip on the unit. Not this $30 unit. I can't replace the fuse so it's going to get returned, after I buy a new one. LOL Ohhhhh, BTW the white wire is - and the grey wire is +. Good thing my FM transmitter has a replaceable fuse.Other than the fuse being internal, this is a very nice charger. But, useless without a fuse.
I have had this printer for quite a while now. It prints unbelievable pictures that compare to the Kodak photo lab. After I am done taking my shots with my Olympus C-3030zoom camera I insert the smartmedia card directly into the printer, then I plug the printers video output into my television. This printer has some really neat editing features that can be used without your computer. Of course it works really well with my computer. All around it is a really excellent product. I have been impressing my neighbors, and family with this printer. I am getting ready to sell off my regular film eqipment. I just aquired an Olympus P400 digital printer, and all I can say is OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY.................................
I got this to print report covers and works great. Thick and durable, it printed well on my Canon ink jet. Black lettering did come off when rubbed hard but would survive normal handling. I have not tried the cheaper PurePrint glossy photo paper.
This is my second range finder form Nikon. My first one was an 800 that I got some years ago. I would give this product 5 stars, and I probably should. But I orderded a Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 Rangefinder, and I recieved a Nikon Laser 1200 S. Probably the same Rangefinder, except the 1200 S is the gray market of the Monarch Gold. (made to be marketed out sidt the US market) The rangefinder works grest and is worth a 5 star rating, but I just felt like didn't get what I ordered.That being said I didn't send the 1200 S back, because as far as I can tell it's the same rangefinder as the Monarch Gold. It just has different writing on side. The rangefinder is so much faster than the old one I had. I am totally impressed at how fast the 1200 S reads the distance of an object. And it masures in one half yard measurments whitch totally is impressive. The old 800 rangefinder only mesured in 2 yeard measurments.The Nikon 1200 rangefinder is small, easy to carry, easy to use, and very accurate. I use the rangefinder for archery hunting, and also for work on the farm. I'm a potato farmer using sprenkler erragation. At the begenning of the planting year, I need to find the outside edge of the sprinkler circles so I will know where to stop the potato planter. All I have to do, is aim the Nikon 1200 rangefinder at the center pivot of the sprinkler, (about one quarter mile away) push the rangefinder button, and instantly I know within one half yard where to stop the potato planter. This is a very accurate and fast way to find the edge of the field. I can't say enough good things about the Nikon 1200 Rangefinder.... Exlant produce and I would recomend it to any one needing to find distances.
I own two of them and have them installed in two old laptops (Pentiun 4 2.8 Ghz, and an AMD 64 [Turion?]). Other than small size they work great and really sped up these old workhorses. They are both faster than the year old $6K Panasonic Toughbook I use at work. Just wish they were bigger, the only PATA hard drives I was finding that were larger were 5400 rpm instead of the 7200 rpm of these hard dirves. I highly recommend them for older laptops which have 4200 or 5400 rpm hard drives!!!! You will love the speed difference!!!!
Not a huge audiophile, just so you know. These work very well--completely cover my ears and do a decent job canceling out outside noise. I teach high school English, and my office desk is part of a three-desk pod. When the other two teachers meet with students, no more than 3 feet away, I can adjust the volume and completely block out their conversation--without blasting the music. After 80 minutes of continuous listening, my ears are still comfortable both in terms of inner-ear sound sensitivity and outer-ear pressure from wearing the phones.Only flaw? I wish the cord was a bit longer. Three feet is a bit of a short leash when I'm connected to my desktop. On the other hand, it's perfect length for carrying around an mp3 player.
It was listed as a canon BP511A 1390mAH It is not a canon, it is a knock off with 2300mAH. I cannot mix this with my battery because of the mAH difference. It works by itself but not as a pair.
nice little system but only 4 ohms so doesnt handle a lot of power. Good sound for an apartment.
I have used this camera for about 2 years, and have taken a lot of wonderful pictures with it, although I agree with the negative reviews (the quality is noticeably worse at 3X zoom, slow shutter speed, almost impossible to take a decent picture in dark places, etc).However, I believe the BIGGEST problem this camera has (and it took my wife and I a while to figure out wtf was going on) is the fact that it destroys the XD card when one erases all the pictures on it! It happened to me on several occasions when I was abroad in some beautiful places, and had the cards full with pictures from previous trips; I erased all the pictures using the "ERASE ALL" option in the menu, and promptly received the "CARD ERROR" message after trying to take a new picture.I am giving this camera 2 stars instead of 1 only because somehow I managed to get a lot of wonderful pictures (though I spent a lot of money on cards); I am currently shopping for a new camera, and Fuji is not on my list.
These are great little sensor cases. They work well and you dont even know they are on your foot. Only thing to remember is to put them on your shoes before you tighten the laces. Besides that very easy to use. PS. My wife and I both use these and she loves it also.
I recently purchased a Canon Powershot S2 IS and a lens adapter for a UV lens. I was looking for a camera bag which would accommodate the camera and lens adapter. This bag fits the bill! It appears to be a quality built bag.
I got this mp3 player for Christmas and having used it for a few days now, I can say I am pretty happy with my first mp3 player. I have been looking at getting one for a few months now and was doing a lot of research on all mp3 players in general.I wanted to shy away from any hard drive players because, well, they cost a lot of money and other than Apple..... So that left flash players and they can be expensive as well. So when I say this item at a certain big box retailers web site I liked what I saw and what few reviews I could find.For under a hundred bucks you get a mp3/wma (including protected files), fm tuner, fm/voice recorder. Not bad, the controls are pretty straight forward and easy to use, once you play with it a bit. It was so simple that within 5 minutes I was transfering music onto the player. One of the best features is that it shows up as an USB drive and NO music manager software in site. On mp3 files you can use your windows explorer to transfer the files over just drop and drag. For your protected files you can use Windows Media Player 9 or 10 (if you don't have WMP 9 it comes on the included disk) and select copy to cd or device and transfer away. Simple, Simple, Simple that is how I like my stuff, I am tired of having to be an electronics expert. I want to plug and go and with this you can.It also have a slot for extra memory (it includes 128 mb worth) you can go up to a 1 gig secure didital card which is a lot of music. I am using a 128 mb card now and that with the built in memory gives me 58 songs (about 3-4 hours worth). Which is not a problem with the battery, one AAA batery gives you about 14-16 hours of music. (buy rechargeable batterys)The only real complaint I have is the volume, I like my ears to burst, if you are in an area with a lot of noise, they may be a bit hard to hear but in my office cube, they are just fine.Bottem line I would recomend this to anyone who is looking for a good entry level mp3 player that is easy to use and does not cost a lot.
i just love this product. It enables me to listen to my ipod through the usb port. I plug in a cable in the bottom that has an 3.5mm male end, add this adapter, plug in the earphones, and....we listen! It helped me alot since the earphone jack on the top has something stuck inside & its unusable.
This is card is awesome! Thanks. I got it up and going and am using wpa. I put the SRX400 card in my dads older toshiba laptop and it is amazing. I went to the speakeasy website with the speedtest and it was amazing. With the srx 400 card in the laptop it was downloading at almost 6mp, which is how fast the cable modem we have is. The same speed my desktop DL from it that is wired to to the router... My Dell laptop (with expres card slot (so I cant use this card and that was the computer I wanted to put it in so bad!!!) and Dell 1390 wifi internal card) best result was 800kb, average was closer to 450-500kb. I never expected that much of an improvement! To bad they dont have a srx400 USB wlan adapter.... or one for ExpressCard slot yet. SO if you have a very new and or advanced colaptop, like the dell E705 or some of the Alienware as well as HP and others, make sure you have the needed PCMIA card slot. If you do you will love this card. It found 4 other networks my dell could not see! talk about a stong card!!!!Thanks for the help!!!!
Roomy, and very appropiate. Camera + accesories are well protected. It has room for many things including more than 1 lens.
I bought this to replace my KLH (which died)....way better! Sound is awesome and rear controls very accessable and easy to use.
I've had to stick with this camera for a LONG TIME. A couple years ago when it first came out my dad bought this as a gift for my mom, and she loved it. About a year later is just sat there collecting dust so I practically took it. What I found, like mentioned, is EVERYTHING on the camera is chancy. Sometimes it won't turn on, sometimes it freezes up, and heck..sometimes it'll turn on and take pictures on it's own! Also was only able to take about 3 pictures after FOUR BRAND NEW SPANKING batteries were placed in it. Sorry, but if any camera needs FOUR batteries it must be good, but this thing basically wastes the 5 bucks on batteries and gives you 3 worthless shots. ABSOLUTELY NOT A CAMERA FOR BEGINNERS. When anyone gets a new camera they want to test it out in different lightings, setting, etc., this one doesn't really have any settings and when you only get a few minutes you'd better shoot now and hope it comes out right! I had to take this on my trip to Florida, and I ended up spending about 40 bucks for a memory card for the sucker and super juiced up rechargeable camera batteries. This thing is so big and lunky, and crappy, that I could barely get any pictures! Taking it to the beach? Ha yeah right, probably wouldn't even last two seconds before my arm would hurt and i'd throw it in the ocean. I have to admit though, at times you CAN get excellent professional photos out of this thing, but i've only had it happen about 3 times, don't even ask me how I did it because all I did was point and shoot and it came out looking great. One last thing..it also breaks EASILY. All other cameras, and even flimsy phones etc. for that matter, can be dropped a hundred times and never break. This thing dropped ONCE and split in half, shooting my batteries to who knows where and almost breaking the week old memory card I just bought. My cousin had dropped it, felt so bad he gave me his canon power shot a410 I think it's called. It's about half of what the hp photosmart cost, but about 100 times better in every aspect. Overall..don't buy this camera. It's just too outdated and odd to really find any use of it.
The modem worked fine for a few months, but then started dropping connections. Have to reboot modem more and more frequently. After researching this, it seems like this is a common problem with this and other Motorola modems? It seems like there is very little competition from others out there, so there are not many other choices? I guess Comcast is not the only monopoly out there.
I am giving this item 4 stars because I gave these as gifts and they are liked by the receivers. I can only go by what I saw when my son brought the photo frame over and had me look at the pictures he entered. He seems to like it but the quality of the pictures weren't that great to me. Could have been the picture taker'er or the quality of the product, I don't know. I do know the picture is very small and I wouldn't recommend it to those that have a hard time seeing detail, but as I said my son likes it and that's all that really counts. NOTE: This was not as hard to add images to as I've read in other reviews. I believe the drag an drop method is sufficient to add your pictures. Sometimes the software that comes with many devices makes things more complicated.
Received it in 5 days to Germany. Took it out of the box, plugged it in, connected to my DSL modem, configured on the http address, done! If less than 5 minutes I had a desktop and a notebook connected DSL to my ISP. The footprint is smaller than I thought, but it fits better on my home office desk. The configuration is very easy, documentation includes a quick setup guide which is perfect. The user's guide even teaches you a little about DHCP and TCPIP - although probably not necessary. Power constraints in Germany require that I use a step down transformer - not a problem, but would have been better to have an AC adapter that would work with additional power requirements. If you need to connect 2 or more computers in the house or office, or even if you just want to just say "I own a router.", then buy it. For (...), this is a very good deal.
I have had this camera for at least 5 years I think. It has been dropped who knows how many times and carried in pockets while biking and doing other activities for probably thousands of hours. For my uses - to view on my computer or HDTV or upload to Facebook, it's been perfect. Only two flaws - doesn't work well for indoor video in low light situations and memory card is limited to 2GB - no SDHC. But the truth is, I rarely exceed 2GB in a single day unless I'm taping long video - but then the batteries run out anyway. It's easy to hold steady, can get pretty close up, has more settings than I actually ever use, and takes great pictures and video. Just because the batteries are starting to wear out, I'm considering moving up to one of the newer Sanyo's but I'm definitely going to stick with an Xacti.
It would appear that the flash drives will meet our needs. The order was received in a timely manner. Thank You.
When I first got this CD Player I thought it was great. Great sound, didn't skip etc. But after about a month, it just randomly stopped working. It still plays CDs, but none of the buttons work on the CD player, and it isn't on Hold. I've tried everything. Though judging the rest of the reviews, I might have just gotten a bad model.
This thing is great! It fits the s100 perfectly. You can wear it on a belt like a "holster", which is perfect for guys because we don't have purses to throw a camera in. A few suggestions: don't carry both a memory card and a battery in the front pouch at the same time. It makes it too bulky. Also, when velcroing the camera in, push the front and back of the case together as far as possible before letting the velcro touch. In conclusion, a great buy for [for the money]!
I was impressed. It works. Great price. Performance depends on the quality of the reciever. The better the radio speakers the better the sound.
These headphones are great for traveling. The sensitivity gain for my MP3 player is excellent. Very warm and rich sounding. There is adequate amount of punch bass. They are not perfect. The only weakness in mid-range frequency.The headband is little short so it might be tight for someone with big head. Overall, they produce a satisfying audio listening experience. You will not be disappointed. Good quality construction.
I've owned this TV for more than 1 and 1/2 yrs now. So far, utterly pleased with this product. Swivel feature is very useful, where I can turn the screen almost 30 degrees whenever I change my viewing spot. I guess, no other brand comes with it. Watching HD-Channels is a treat. Colors are vivid.Buying an expensive electronics item from Amazon was a satisfying experience.
I'll bet I have purchased 5 different types of monitor stands over the past few years for workers under my supervision. This is the one that seems to be best liked by the employees. It looks good and can be adjusted to meet varying requirements. Solidly packed, easy to put together. Recommended.
I have used this product and I love it. No more wrist discomfort or pain from hours of typing, and I type a lot. This keyboard is great for typists who need to not worry about becoming tired at the wrist.I recommend this product to everyone.
The tv is the perfect size for my need. The sound is tinny and the picture is ok - not great. It was very easy to set up and program with just a cable cord.
Well, It has a great sound. I was very pleased with it after using it the first couple of days. The third day: After shutting it off, I plugged it in and charged it then it refused to turn on again. Until I came back home to the computer (which was awful since I was vacationing in the Caribbean and took my unreliable little device as my only music source). Needless to say I don't recommend the Archos!!! It costs too much money to be this unreliable.
These media will probably work on a lot of standalone dvd players however if you are like myself and have a dvd player that is somewhat picky with media (Philips) then this stuff is a waste of money. Yes the cost per disc is cheap but you have to ask yourself is it worth being out 100 bucks to figure out if these discs work on your particular dvd player.
The Neuros is easy to install, although the directions lack a bit. If you use a thumb drive, make sure it's 4GB+ in storage size. Generally one hour of movie equates to one GB needed for storage. Be sure you don't have VCR counter or other information on your screen during recording as it will be captured along with the movie iteself. Overall a great product after having tried two others.
I tried this lens for a few photo shoots. It was a joke. Just didn't work at all the way I thought it would. Pictures were unusable.
An ink cartridge is just that it doesn't matter how fancy the packaging is. If it works just as good and I can save some bucks I'm all for that. Came in a timely manner.
This PDA is absolutely great! It is low priced and has many feautures. I was very surprised at some of the programs that you could use with it, even video, audio, and photo programs. Why pay over 200 dollars for a color pda when you can get one with most of the same features for 70 bucks or less? It is great and I highly recommend it!
What can I say. The cap is inexpensive, has no LOGO, but works great.I lose them all the time , so stock up.
GOOD, 2 GIG MP3 PLAYER FOR THE MONEY, COMPACT, EASY TO USE. CAN'T DELETE SONGS OFF IT FROM WHAT I CAN TELL SO FAR, BUT ALL AND ALL A GOOD MP3 PLAYER.
This flip video is exactly what I needed. I have a large camcorder for special trips, events, etc. However, I wanted one I could keep in my purse and have at a moment's notice. This is a great little camcorder. The flip video is easy to work and the quality of the pictures is great.
I've been ordering Jewelsleeves for about 10 years and I am always happy with the product and service. I have custom CD shelves that can hold thousands of CDs, but my collection is so extensive that I found myself having to pull discs out and put them in storage in order to accomodate new discs. With Jewelsleeves, I'm able to have close to 4 times the number of CDs in these easily-accessible shelves. They were a game-changer for me!
I took just 3 days for me to get my order !! Lexar stick memory 128-MB works just like the Sony brand, but it's half price cheaper. It's also fully compatible with my Sony digital camera DSC-P71. I would recommend everyone to buy Lexar memory sticks. Why pay more for Sony brand???????????
This is my very first telescope and to tell you the truth I know nothing about Astronomy and bought this on a whim to *look at pretty things in the sky*. Just Kidding. But this telescope is quite powerful and the remote control is absolutely wonderful. THe instruction manuel was easy to follow and the actual set up took no time at all even for a noob. I defintely recommend this.
I purchased this older style Airport to use with our Wireless DSL Modem Router to make us independent of our service provider should we ever decide to change. It was fairly easy to set up but lacks one feature that I would like to have. That is to be able to attach a back-up drive to it (It can connect to a printer however). This was my fault due to not doing the research to make sure that the USB connection would support a hard drive. In any case the unit works fine and has a strong signal throughout the house.
Pros: sound quality is greatCons: The ear hangers are difficult to figure out. (they actually sort of swivel out and snap into an open or closed position, might have never discovered this if not trying to get one to fit right.)Other thoughts: Yes, no bass as lots of people say. I think it should be obvious from the pictures though that this product would never have delivered bass before you ordered it. The laws of physics would not allow it.
This was by far the best value for the money! I've had it for several months and haven't had a problem with it.
we have two tv's in the waiting room hooked up to one cable box which is 50 feet away and it use to be just on one chanel untill i got this extender. it took me 10 min to set it up. grate product!!!
This is a great product for the price it was. The best thing about this mp3 is the sound quality. I haven't had any trouble and transferring music is so easy.
very bad condition , the seller is a crook , he didnt include USB cord, the product in very bad conditionnow i think million times before purchasing anything from you guys, i will tell everybody i know about my experiance and i will post my experiance on the internet
I've been waiting for this kind of item ! As a photographer, it's wonderful to have - quick transfer from CF cards and a beautiful, big display. You can listen to music while you're watching your photos = how perfect is that. You can watch movies, listen to audiobooks, watch tv shows, listen to radio and even make voice recordings. I have Napster, so I can copy up to 15,000 songs onto it. It also has a little speaker built in that's surprisingly good. Oh and the batteries last "forever". It's my favorite gadget ever.
This cable works as advertised. I tested it on my WD TV Live media player, PS3, and Sony upconverting DVD player. The cable performed as well as the higher cost Big Box store's HDMI cable at a fraction of the cost.
I received the camera in mail yesterday. As I walked back to my dorm, I thought that perhaps there'd been a mistake; there was no way this light package could be it. There's no way this could be the camera I'd just ordered last Wednesday. It's probably the memory card.I opened the box and sure enough, it was the camera. Made of steel and incredibly light and small, this camera is a major upgrade compared to what I used before it. I dare say this camera is probably the last one I'll use (barring a disastrous drop) for a while. It takes clear pictures, even though I have shaky hands. I am going to recommend this camera to a friend that has never had a camera.As I become more accustomed to using the camera, I'll probably end up updating my review of it, and something tells me that it'll consist of primarily positive things.
After reading the reviews posted by other users I was a little nervous about whether or not this would work OK with Windows XP, so I called Linksys prior to purchasing to find out if my three printers would work. They confirmed they would, although they didn't sound too sure about it. I have the following printers:1. HP LaserJet 6P2. HP LaserJet 5P3. HP DeskJet 722C.I connected the hardware, as per the Quick Set-up guide, and then ran the Configuration Wizard from the CD on my three machines:1. Server running Windows Server 20002. Desktop running Windows 2000 Pro3. Desktop running Windows XP ProThe print server was quickly detected on my PC running Windows Server and the printers were added quickly and easily. On the other two PC's I had to install the three printers I wished to use as local printers, but this is also covered in the Quick Set-up guide.All-in-all it was a quick and easy set-up, probably about forty minutes from start-to-finish. One thing I must mention though is that I do not have Windows XP's Internet Connection Firewall enabled as I am using a Linksys WRT54G Wireless router as a firewall. Once I had the system up and running I turned on the Internet Connection Firewall and could no longer connect to my printers. So if you are a Windows XP user you MUST turn off the Internet Connection Firewall in order to use this product.
I've been using this lens for about 2 months now and I am completely satisfied. I use it for everyday photos, wildlife shots, close ups and anything in between. It delivers crisp photos though out. Remarkable performance and the price can't be beat!
This product is great. It does not slip down on your arm, it is cooler, and it does not pinch. It also lets you turn the I-pod on and off easily.
These headphones are amazing. They are lightweight and very comfortable. If you were to simply listen with them, without knowing the price, you would believe the sound was coming from a pair of very expensive headphones.
I recently bought this drive and so far it has really impressed me. Granted, like any hard drive, the life expectancy is indeterminable, but the fact that Seagate gives you a 5 year warranty with this purchase gives me faith.My main key points:1) The transfer rate is the same as what is listed. No surprises there.2) The entire drive is a lot smaller than what is pictured. When I first saw the photo I thought this thing was going to be a monster. Turns out, it's pretty compact. The fact that it stands on its end gives it an even smaller footprint. I'm very impressed.3) The price is excellent! Couldn't get a better deal even if I built the external hard drive myself.4) The included software is also very reliable and complete.
Once again Amazon does an excellent job on delivery. The pack was as described. I like the fact that I can change the size of the compartments using the adjustable compartments. I am able to fit my Canon Xti body and 4 lenses in with space left over. I used some of the partitions to velcro on top of the lenses to hold them more securely. The pack straps could be made better. Will be able to tell more when I have used it more. The price was good so we'll see.
I purchased this to go with my Karaoke Revolution games and aside from the few positive reviews which lured me into buying this it's crap ! The mic doesn't pick up your voice unless you have the mic pressed up against your lips which pretty much renders your singing useless when a microphone is pressed up against your mouth. I did adjust the microphone settings in the Karaoke Revolution game but that didn't make any difference. The sound quality is horrible and it doesn't work unless you're pretty much chewing on the mic head. Don't recommend this ... Stick with Singstar instead !
Very pleased with the product that I received and would definitely buy it again and would recommend it to others.
I needed a filler item to qualify for free shipping and I was running low on keystone wall plates, so I looked at the picture and glanced at the title. The picture shows 7 various keystone wall plates and costs a little over $8. That price is about right if you look around.When I got the package, I noticed it was a single, 3 port wall plate. For this price, this is absolutely ridiculous. I can go to Home Depot and buy a 10 pack of these for about the same price.Sending it back.
I was very impressed with some of the reviews based on which I bought this headphone. Many People have written that, this headphone is as good as Bose. But that is not true at all. I was very excited about getting this headphone but after using it few time, I am not excited to use it. I have used Bose headphone before and Bose is much much much better than this one. As such this headphone is good for the price but couldn't meet my expectation based on Amazon online review.
This probably wouldn't be the ideal for camera for somebody who is in to technology, but for somebody who is looking for their first digital camera and doesn't mind spending a little extra cash, it would be worth the money to go ahead and upgrade to this camera. There are two things that are almost necessary to have if you have this camera: a small tripod, and a memory stick, because there just isn't enough memory on the camera itself. If you're thinking about buying the camera, I would recommend it.
This AMP is simple and has the right features - 2 Zones and automatic on/off controlled by the audio input source.Like many people today, I only play my music through iTunes. I am using this amp with an Apple Air Express, which allows streaming from iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch, Macs and PCs through a line level audio output. Total cost for amp and Air Express without speakers under $200.I plugged the Air Express into the AC outlet (always on) on the amp, and then line level mini plug to dual RCA audio connectors to the amp. By having the amp in auto power mode, the amp turns itself on and off based upon it receiving an audio signal. Then just hook up the speakers. I have one zone for some outdoor speakers and one zone for my family room. I control which zones are used with the amp's manual switches. I have the volume set to the maximum level that i want when iTunes streams. In this way, I control the content and volume through iTunes using iPhones and iPads as the ultimate remote controls for an audio system.
All the features and different aspects from the camera are awesome, for a simple Home use is more than I expected, besides the prize was excellent
I LOVE these. I've had a pair of these for over a year and they are much better than I thought they would be when I picked them up at the store. Why do I LOVE these? Let me count... 1) they are extremely comfortable on me - the pads sit close to my ears but never hurt no matter how long I wear them. They are very soft and they don't fall off; 2) they have excellent sound quality - not hi fi but as good or better than others I've tried; 3) you can change the skins, so I can have the left 'phone one color and the right the other and keep them straight; 4) the trick to untangling them is to hold up the left headphone and they usually resolve themselves just fine; 5) I can take them anywhere and they close up small enough to fit nicely in my bag or backpack; 6) they are extremely durable. In spite of how long I've had these, they are only just now starting to show a little degrading of the foam part. 7) I hate ear buds. These are better - you can't go wrong with these.
The concept is cool, and the camera is fun for kids/teens or parties. It is particularly suited to close-ups for the best picture quality.However, I want to warn people that (unless they have changed the chemical makeup of the film over the years) the polaroid pictures do NOT age well. We have some pictures taken when we were kids 20 years ago with polaroid film. The pictures are ruined b/c the &quot;paste&quot; or whatever the picture is composed of turns brittle, and if you bend the picture even slightly, the image cracks all throughout the surface like a mini jigsaw puzzle. It's heartbreaking to lose irreplacable photos like these because the integrity of the film deteriorates over the years. Whether or not the film Polaroid uses today will do the same two decades from now, I guess remains to be seen. But **JUST IN CASE** I would NOT recommend using a Polaroid camera for photos that will be precious to you in the future!In summary, if you want quick photo enjoyment, this will do fine but be sure to bring a &quot;regular&quot; 35 mm camera to that wedding, birthday, or family reunion in addition to this!!
Fits into SD900 no problems at all. Same battery specs, essentially the same as the Canon batteries expect for much MUCH less. :D
Camera will not work with CompactFlash or other digital media cards. You must buy a cartridge of tape, which allows for just 24 shots. No LCD screen for image playback. Extremely frustrated and returned item.UPDATE: After reading some of the comments, I conducted extensive research into "film photography" over the last two days and I now understand a fair amount about the subject. As a result, I have no plans to reorder the F6, but I do have a shipment of film canisters (Kodak) coming so that I can test them in my brand new Digital Nikon SLR. I think it is remarkable how old technology like filmstrips can produce resolution greater than my CompactFlash cards. Seeing will be believing.
The scanner hardware has been excellent and functions as advertised. The acompaning software is another story, if not for Adobe Photoshop being included I may well still trying to figure out the software. Most of which I still have not used - everything is done with Photoshop.
Brings out wonderful colors. Helped communicate what I saw when I visited Israel during a sunny trip. Best investment I have made for my Olympus e510. Protects lens and enhances photos. Especially brings out great colors in portrait shots of my wife, who has somewhat "pasty" skin. Makes photos look alive.
...you will need this. This power manager by APC was used as a base for the Star Trek Voyager computer prop. So if you are into building prop replicas, get this while it's still available.
At the first sight of the iPod Mini, only one word comes to mind: Wow. Many people are stunned at how small the iPod is for an MP3 player of its magnitude. If theese pople saw the mini, they would be absolutely amazed. It's small enough to put in your pocket, yet large enough to hold all your songs. The innovative click wheel is easy to use, and looks flashier than the 15, 20, and 40 GB models with it's brand new colors. The click wheel si better than the touch wheel on the regular Ipods. On the iPod I was always finding myself pressing buttons thst I didn't want to with everything touch sensitive. And yet with the click wheel you get the same easy navigation. Overall, the Mini is better in everything except space. Worth every penny, and a must-buy for technolagy and music junkies.
Good wireless PC card for that price. I always get signal strength excellent.
I am an architect using Archicad 10 and Canvas X, on a Mac G4 1.25 Mhz dual processor desktop computer.With the ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 256 MB AGP video card I can run my software and support Mac 23" and a Samsung 17" monitors.I am very pleased that I have saved the cost of upgradingto to a G5 or Intel dual processor machine.
used this on my phone that had a scratch...rubbed over and over with new drops for an hour and it didn't do anything! it did change the composition of the part that I rubbed though...so it collects fingerprints more easily. BE WARNED...THIS TAKES OFF THE COATING ON THE SCREEN THAT PROTECTS IT FROM FINGER PRINTS!!!!!!!
This TRAVEL CASE FOR COMPACT FLASH &amp; SMART MEDIA CARDS from Verbatim Corporation is similar to the ones that come with some media cards. Unfortunately when purchasing some brands of media cards, a useless vinyl sleeve or nothing is included to store and protect the card. Media cards are sturdy but not indestructible. The thin metal contacts must be protected from damage to be readable and writeable. If a media card is unintentionally flexed, irreparable damage will occur. A protective case is an essential accessory especially as the MB size of media cards increases. Now that 128MB and 256MB cards are becoming more common, you risk losing hundreds of pictures by damaging a media card not properly protected. These cases from Verbatim are ideal since they are sturdy and hold 2 cards each. Now I'm able to remove a memory card from the camera and place it in the protective case while the next card to be used is still protected and readily available.
GPS for the motorcycle. You can't go wrong with the Garmin Zumo. Add the XM receiver and you have not only the GPS, but sat. radio, MP player, and use of the phone through Bluetooth.It is easy to use and definitely lives up to the waterproof claim.The only reason it did not get a 5 is because the cradle for the motorcycle is NOT waterproof and any moisture shorts out the antenna (and other) contacts. They need to supply a rain cover for when the GPS is removed from the cradle.
I have had the 940 C for close to 8 years, it got me thru Graphic design school and at home projects. It saved my life. I used it with an older mac and a new PC and had no problems with it. I think most hardware errors are user error and unless the printer was damaged internally you should have no problem with it. I loved this thing.
After doing lots of research for finding a good iron, I found this nice product from amazon. Its really light weight and very easy to do ironing. My wife likes it very much, now she is very happy about steaming of iron while she use it, its very easy to fill the water container and spray on cloths. Its bit pricey though I would still recommend this product, since its backed by Panasonic warranty.
First, the service - I ordered this from Amazon using Free Shipping on Friday night. It arrived Tuesday morning!! Like others here I found it simple to hook up and use. I must admit that reading the problem reviews gave me some caution. Tips from those reviews are 1) READ and follow the instructions as written - don't jump ahead or hook up something out of order from the directions. That can foul up the whole set-up and be difficult to undo. Second, RE the USB cabel; actually the directions do mention the cabele purchased separatly and the outside of the box list the USB cable as a 'don't forget to purchase extra'. I have read elsewhere that a simple USB cable can almost make or break a printer. So I got the name brand Belkin along with extra 56 ink cartridges. I am super sensitive to noise yet this printer is almost too quiet and I sometimes forget to shut it off. It has been over 12 years since I purchased a new printer and I am thrilled with this machine. I'll be more thrilled when Mitt Romney wins Iowa and New Hampshire;-) !!!! (just couldn't resist the moment:) Anyway - 5 stars to HP 5610 and REMEMBER - follow directions - don't jump ahead - use quality USB cable and don't connect it t'ill directions say to. You'l be a happy camper:) Then sit back and watch it go like Mitt..Go Mitt, Go!!
Received these within a day or two of my others running out of ink. Popped 'em in and kept on running. I run these on a network HP6980 printer that is rarely turned off and have had no problem with the 96/97 cartridges drying out. The price was much better than the local stores and in my case no problem with the shipping times.
I had a Jensen Mobility Expanded (ME) Cassette Adapter for several years and it allowed me to play my IPOD with no problems after I opened it up and removed the autoreverse gears. The sound was great, but I eventually ruined the cord that came with it as it was a little too long and easily damaged when tangled. Looking for more of these but each time I order from Amazon resellers they send some trashy generic version not made by Jensen. I don't think you can find these anymore, but if so, I recommend purchase.
Amazon doesn't show the connection plug.Assuming Terk hasn't upgraded their design from the one I have, the quality is very poor. My plug is not solid; rather, it is a circle of thin flanges, which quickly break.
Received the wall mount quickly, it was better than I expected and works perfectly with my 50" Plasma, the directions were easy to follow, I love it! I've reccommended it to several of my friends.
The duration of the carge is quite good. The battery are too big and out of the camera. You need a permanent connection cable between the camera and battery making it somewhat difficult its handling. This item is acceptable.
What can one say. It's a cable. Either it works or it doesn't. Good price, don't waste your money on more expensive cables. You can not tell tell the difference.
Previously i had a Belkin iPod FM car transmitter which i believe cost around $30-40. It was horrible! Every station i would try to put it on was 70% static. You could barely hear the music over the static. I even tried putting the transmitter next to the radio, next to my cars antenna, no difference. I ended up throwing it away cuz it was just crap. A friend told me about this Coby one. He brought it along one time to test it out in my car. I couldn't believe how clean it was. There was little to no static! So i bought one. I gotta tell ya i am VERY impressed at how low the static to music ratio is. Seriously there is very little static coming from it. When you are playing music, you can't hear any static whatsoever! It sounds pretty close to a direct input corded adapter. So for the price, I HIGHLY recommend this FM transmitter, it is a steal at $[...]. It definitely rivals more expensive units.
The battery is very nice. Higher mAh than the original so we use the original as the backup battery. Price on the battery was great - but then I found out the shipping was much higher than the competitors. Expensive shipping is the reason it only gets 4 stars.
I bought these speakers to replace the factory speakers on a lcd television I bought. I needed something small that would fit into the bookcase next to the tv. I am very pleased with these speakers. They provide a very nice sound from a compact package. With no subwoofer, they don't really provide much bass but they do a good job for their size. I also own a Bose 321 and a Wave Radio/CD and while I know that Bose has it's detractors, I have always been happy with their products.
Great wall mount, I highly recommend this product. It is very sturdy, easy to install and can't even be seen once installed. Great price too. I used it on a 20 inch Vizio tv.
Where I live, radio stations use every single available frequency. That means, there is no spot on the radio dial that is free for a device such as this. It might work if you live in a rural area without a lot of radio coverage.I want to use my iPOD in the car, but I don't have a cassette player in the car. When is someone going to come out with a CD-adapter?
First off port tubes and exspecially flared port tubes are the only way to go. The slotted ports simply suck, the only people useing slots are first timers or amatures in the sound field.Last week to prove a point to a local car pro audio (yea whright) shop. Trying to tell me and a customer you cant port a small box. Box was .85 cu ft and .78 cu ft when speaker displacement was figured in. well they bet me it would sound horrible and the guy should keep the box sealed. Well after doing the calculations we did a total lenght of 6 1/2in with this 2in flared kit.They bet me a $100 it would sound like sh..After completion the customer was extremely happy and even gave me a tip. Well he and i went back to the shop. After about 10 min they paid me a $100. And the owner asked if i could advise his buiders on how to build and correctly tune a off shaped small boxes.Anyway this experiment paid off big time. Made a $150 and ended up porting my small sealed box in my truck. The Advantage of porting a small box is you still keep the punch of a sealed box and also you get a much wider and lower bass range. And with the the flares on both ends you get NO port noise or the chuffing that is so common in slotted and standard port tubes.
My wife spends a lot of time on the phone.I think her neck was about to fall off.So I decided to buy her this set and the price seemed so good that I purchased 2 for the house.No complaints at all. Works pretty good.Note: You can't control the volume except from your phone and you can't hear yourself thru the head phones but every body on the other side says we sound clear to them.No more neck aches.For the price can't do better.
I am really impressed with this DVD player. Just bought it a week ago and tried all different DVD, VCD, etc. formats to be played on it. It has been successful all the time. Quality is very good for the price. I have seen the reviews that remote is not easy to use but I feel that there is nothing to complain about.
I just wrote a review of the the Dv-62CLRS speaker, which is a top of the line center speaker. When I bought the DV-62CLRS I also got a pair of the DV-62si's. I paired them together with the DV-62CLRS speaker as my front speakers for my sourond sound system matched to a Rotel Processor and Parasound Amp. After close to a 100 hour burn in these speaker started to come to life. All I can say is that for the price they just can not be beaten. It is a shame that most stereo stores do not stock these so as to compare them to their high dollar speakers. Could be there is some logic to this as they would have a hard time selling those other brand name speakers(at two to three times the cost). when compaired to the B.I.C.s
I'm a retired systems manager. Using the included cable and PC's serial port, the Thendnet TFM-560X connected at speeds of 16.2-24 kilobits per second to three different ISP access sites. By way of comparison, my soft modems usually connect at 31-40kps to the same sites on noisy dial-up line days like this. Recommend you buy another modem.
I've had my ER-4Ps for a month now and I love them! I use them with my iPod, my computer headphone jack, and sometimes with my receiver headphone jack at home. Mostly, though, it's the iPod that I use them with as I commute by train to work every day. I spend about an hour and 15 min in subway trains and stations every work day, so not only is quality sound important to me, but noise cancellation is nice to have as well. I mostly listen to podcasts, acoustic, jazz, and some classical music. When I need extra bass I make use of the iPod's built-in equalizer.What I like about these in-ear headphones is that they fit well in my small ear canals, the sound is crisp and clean, and the noise cancellation is spectacular. I don't hear people talking next to me on the subway train, I don't hear the train operator making announcements, and when I transfer trains and walk along the platforms and escalators I don't hear any of the station noises! I also walk about two blocks from the subway station to my office. I don't hear outside noises there either. It's great! I do have to be careful and pay attention to what I'm doing. I take them out to cross the street so I can hear, but otherwise I keep them in my ears.Some reviewers have faulted these for not being compatible with the iPhone. Well, duh!!!! No plugs are compatible with the iPhone because Apple uses a recessed plug outlet. You have to order specific types of earphones for the iPhone. There is an easy and very inexpensive solution, though. Belkin and others have made adapters that solve this problem. Some are less than $10 and work just fine (I have an iPhone and bought an adapter for just this purpose).Other reviewers have said these ER-4Ps stick out of the ear making you look idiotic so they're no good. Unless you get custom-made ear canal headphones, there's going to be something sticking out! 'Nuff said there.Still other reviewers fault the ER-4Ps for poor bass. If these reviewers had done their research before buying they would have known that these in-ear headphones are more for high- and mid-range levels, not deep and loud bass. If you're going to listen to bassy rock and electronica, then these aren't for you unless you are prepared to use your player's built-in equalizer to compensate. But, don't fault the ER-4P for doing what it advertises it's going to do!I read a lot of reviews of this model before I got it. Some musician friends of mine recommended it after I had purchased another type of in-ear headphone. I had gotten the Ultimate Ears Super-Fi 3 in-ear headphones and found that they didn't fit particularly well since I have really small ear canals. I thought the UEs sounded very good until I got the ER-4Ps and popped them in my ears. Whoa! Big difference in quality.Bottom line: they fit well, they perform well, and the quality of the sound for the money is unsurpassed! They also come with a nice little carrying case, adapters, extra ear tips and filters, and cleaning gear.
Works great. Just as good as more expensive cords. The wire is the perfect length so that it is not a hassle from the computer to the tv but plenty of length to sit on the couch and not have stretch to use it.
It's good camera, focus well and lightening well. but can't fit very well on my dell 1505.
I am very pleased with the recycled cartridges. I ordered two. Prints are crisp and clear. Nice photo colors. Quick delivery on order. Absolutely no complaint on this order.
This retractable cable is excellent! It is convenient and works well. Highly recommended!
I'm not entirely sure how other people are finding ways to damage their earphones, but I have used the same pair since the summer of 2000 (purchased from Amazon), and I have never had any difficulties besides losing the essential earpiece covers, which were easily replaced. When they are wound up in their little yellow case, the headphones' wires are well protected from stress unlike other models that don't offer such security.Compared to other headphones I have used, especially noise cancelling of both active and passive varieties, these phones have superior bass response, and all levels of sound seem reasonably clear.I have used these earphones with many different devices over five years: CD players, MP3 players (including iPods), Pocket PCs, desktops, and notebooks. They always sound great, EXCEPT - due to their greater sensitivity to sound, I often am able to detect the hiss caused by poorly designed audio hardware, which I otherwise wouldn't hear with over-ear phones. Pocket PCs especially seem prone to this, as their audio hardware is crammed so tightly in with noisy backlit screens and processors.
it gets the job done, but 0.3MP isn't good picture quality. The biggest gripe I have is that there is no time/date stamp.
Pros: The wall plate works perfectly, not too surprising as the keystone just has to snap into place. Has the little windows to put port reference notes into. Very heavy plastic, should last forever.Cons: I ordered the white plate and white keystone, both made by cables to go. They both appear white, but their keystones are a much brighter white, so they do not match well, not a big problem though.Amazon was great as always, fast affordable shipping.
Works fine in my Canon S520. Good for text or for B&W photos. I generally only buy the name brand stuff 'cause it's designed to work with the particular printheads on the machines it's used in, so they don't clog up (unless you leave them sitting for months on end)... Gets decent but not outstanding cartridge lifetime, as with many printer inks.
These are great value for the money. I recommend these earbuds without reservation. They work well in the noisy gym and on the plane to cut out all the distracting noise. The music sounds good but you must seat the earphone down into the ear canal and get a seal. My husband tried mine and liked them better than his Bose so bought his own pair. If you are looking for sound studio music reproduction go for the $400 Shures.
I used Celestron scopes on a university level for 8 years for serious purposes and fell in love with them. The thing is I haven't been involved much the past 15 years in astronomy for various reasons. I decided to get back into it recently and purchased this scope. Man I had forgotten how amazing their optics really are!! I am impressed with the ease of set up and the light wieght of this scope and most of all with the fact that in less than perfect light conditions I could still pick out the Cassini division in Saturn's rings with a 25mm lens and a 2X barlow. I look forward to using it for astrophotography of deep sky objects very soon.I also had need to call support about software and they were very helpful and quick. Solved my problem very simply within just a few minutes and the time it took to download the application.
I first bought the Philips system--very inexpensive and very cheap. Could not hear anything. I've owned Siemens phones in the past and they are expensive. Broke down and paid the price and it is well worth it. Feature rich, easily programmed and the handset can do everything. You only need the base for charging. Very well thought out and looks good too!
This chip is bloody amazing at overclocking and its especially cheap now...The problem is that it will soon be all gone and to hit a great overclock,you need to get lucky with a good stepping number. But keep in mind, on stock speed, it is a little slow.At 2.7+ghz, this chip is indeed wicked and is a great multi tasker. It even has 1mb L2 cache, so what's not to like? My only complaint about this chip is it has a very, very low heat ceiling. If you get the temps to 51-52+ C, it will BSOD and automatically reboot on you. So, needless to say, if you really want to push this chip, make sure you have liquid cooling or a phase unit.For less than $200, this chip will smoke an x2 3800, and only lose to a high speed conroe when overclocked. Enjoy it while you can because within a couple months, they will all be gone for good!
I am using this product to run a monitor and a flat screen TV from one computer. It works well.
I thought I would get more channels than my old rabbit ears with this RCA power antenna, but it isn't true. I live in a valley, and I only get two more channels than I did previously (and the reception is only average).My advice is to buy from a local retailer like Radio Shack. That way you can easily return the antenna if you don't get good results.I'm going to try a rooftop antenna now.
I was fairly happy with the unit until it refused to copy files from my Kingston Elite Pro (50x) SD card. Their tech support blamed the card that it used outdated technology and I needed 80x or faster card. They should probably put correct information on their product page about which cards actually work with this unit. I do not appreciate being misled.
I spent only $2.28 with free S&H for this HDMI cable. I used it to connect my Dell laptop to Sony Bravia HDTV. It works fine. The price has nothing to do with the connectivity quality just as many consumer reviews say. Why don't you spend more money on the cable when a cheaper one can do the same job?
Although it takes some getting used too typing a bit harder, this product is great!!!! My son can't destroy this with pop or crumbs while playing his online games!!!! Best of all it can glow if you need a little extra lighted help to see what your typing.
Excellent performance till date... no problems of restarting on its own, software crashing etc... can get playlists very easily... overall A+ for sure !
I loved these ear buds; the comfort, the sound, the fit. But, the jack broke off after less than a month of use. After reading the reviews, I decided they are just poorly made. Too bad. If not for that, I would buy another pair, but will try to find a better constructed pair.
I bought my mom an MP3 player for Christmas, and her truck's stereo system doesn't have an MP3 jack or a cassette deck, so her only option was an FM Transmitter. I bought this one for her because I have the same one designed for the iPod and I love it (the only difference is this one won't charge the player).The easy-to-follow instructions are on a plastic card attached to the device (which you can leave attached for future reference if you need it). The sound quality is equal to that of an FM radio station broadcast. If you have an available cassette deck, the cassette adapters have a much better sound quality because it's not competing for airwaves (plus they're cheaper and the easiest to use).I discovered an additional use for this item that I think is neat and would like to share. Recently I lost the power cord to my cell phone. WalMart didn't have a replacement for my particular phone (and I REFUSE to pay $30 for one at the Verizon store). But they did have an adapter that converts a car charger into a wall charger (Just Wireless brand DC/AC Power Converter for ~$10); so I'm able to bring my car charger inside, cram it in this Converter and plug it directly into a standard outlet. I got the bright idea to use it with this Monster Transmitter, and it worked. We just tuned the stereo system in the house to 88.1, plugged the transmitter into the Converter somewhere near the stereo, and we were able to use it inside, too. Who needs an iHome?! Ha!
The Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 is a classic 135-format lens that is still invaluable as a portrait lens or for taking advantage of the fantastic existing light capabilities of today's digital SLRs. Its optics are excellent, but one would expect that from a 50mm. I only gave it 4 stars because it is not necessarily the best value out there: it's still a plastic-barrelled lens with no SWM or VR, and it's more than twice the cost of af/1.8. You're basically paying for the extra 2/3 stop of optical speed and the shallow depth-of-field. All that said, the lens is very fast and very sharp and it's a joy to use.
Not sure if the previous reviewer has the 60" or the 50". The 50" PT-50LC13 (previous year) model is the one that had major issues with the lamp. This 60" has very few problems and a fantastic picture, even better than Sony. I've had this set for almost 2 years now and the biggest problem I've had is finding enough HD programming. Discovery HD looks fantastic and rivals some plasma's. I've had plasma owners tell me this. When I bought this set I researched many customer reviews. 35 out of 37 were very happy with it. The other 2 say they had some lamp issues. As I stated earlier, the LC14 model has resolved the lamp issues over the LC13. This set should give you years of enjoyment and of course no burn-in issues. It is viewable from deep angles on the side and in well lit rooms. It has 1 HDMI, 4 component inputs and a couple of VGA inputs for your computer as well. The set also has memory card slots (SD, Compact, etc.) for showing off digital photos. It's only 18" deep and weighs in at a svelte 101 pounds. 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 resolution. Works great with a MAC from DVI to HDMI. Good luck in your search!
...for about 3 days. I used it at work about 2-3 hours, 3 evenings. The 4th evening, the songs were garbled and skipping. I re-burned the CD's and it still was garbled and skipping.
This product does the webcam job well, and has some fun icons and animations that you can oeprate during your chat. Very easy software to install. The only downside is the clip, which doesn't grip well on the edge of my laptop, so sometimes it falls off or is lopsided... but it's an ok product for the money.
I needed a quick and cheap camera for a vacation -- this was a huge mistake. In fact, a mere two months later, I've had to buy a nicer camera. I guess one gets what they pay for.The display is so dark, it's nearly impossible to see what you're shooting at. It takes so long for the picture to show up, you wonder if you took the picture at all. The battery life is horrible.At least the money went to a good cause.
Works as described, no distortion issues. I use this in my workout room so I can watch TV and wear headphones while I run.
I purchased this flash card in June for my GPS memory. Loaded fine, but only lasted 3 months. Card lost all it's memory and was unable to take a new load. Very disappointed in the life of the card.
These were great since we were trying to relocate the computer tower so it would no longer be on top of a roll top desk. Well made and simple to exchange with existing cable.
As a person who owns 2 ipods and 800 or so iTunes songs, I mostly bought the Zune out of curiousity and because I liked the larger screen. Having used one for a few weeks now, I must say that I am pleasantly surpised. Make no mistake, the Zune isn't nearly as polished a product as an ipod, and Zune music store is especially weak. That being said, if you're a big fan of music, the Zune has some very compelling features. As a person who works at a computer all day, it is nice to have the ability to occasionally download songs at work. With iTunes this a major pain because an ipod can only connect to one library. This means that if I want to get any music at work, I need to find a device to copy the music to, then copy it over from there to my home pc, and then finally sync my ipod. The Zune can connect to 3 libraries, so this isn't a problem. If I want to download a song at work, I can just download it and it will be synced to my player.Another nice feature is the option to subscribe rather than purchase. Certainly, the Zune is not the first device linked to a store with a subscription service, but it is the first 'major' music player to offer one. Essentially, a subscription service lets you pay a flat rate, in the case of the Zune, $14.95 a month, for all the music you want. This is a great option if you're someone like me who loves to find new music. While the iTunes store is very good at pointing you to tracks that you'll probably like, through the recommendation feature and the top 100 lists for different categories of music, the actual shopping experience leaves a lot to be desired. You find a song you like, then you double click on it and get 30 second clip and you have to decide based on that if you like a song enough to buy it. For me, this decision was always agonizing and I decided to buy a lot of songs that I wound up not liking all that much. I also always felt like I wasting time if in the music store, double clicking on a song, sitting there for thirty seconds, finding another one and so on. With a subscription service, however, you can say something like 'oh, i like band x' and then go download all of x's albums on to your device. Then you can go do work, work out, play video games or whatever and listen to the music and decide which songs you like. I've found this be a stress free and highly efficient form of finding new music. If you're interested in trying it out, Zune's come with a 14-day trial of the subscription service.In short, if you're looking for a music player, I'd seriously consider what kind of listener you are and give a thought to whether or not the Zune is the right player for you. It certainly isn't the right player for everyone, and lacks much of the polish and many of the features of the ipod. That being said, it brings something to the table if you're serious about finding new music, you're interested in watching video on your device or would want to keep mulitiple libraries on multiple computers.
I own a lot of Ergotron gear considering I am "just a guy"--I have several DS100 stands and various brackets, poles, and bases. I was excited when this product came out, and finally got around to picking up two of these stands.My first impression was that the build quality of the stand is nowhere close to the quality of the expensive Ergotron gear. However, this stand is pretty cheap relative to many Ergotron products. The stand requires a little assembly; nothing difficult. The height and tilt have a good range of motion and stay put where you place the stand. There is no need to "lock" a position into place.One thing that's kind of cool is the "swivel" feature--The two front "legs" of the stand have little wheels, making the stand easy to rotate from side-to-side without having to pick up the stand and reposition it. Very cool.I have a MacBook Pro on one of these stands and the colors match pretty well. The optical drive on the front of the MacBook Pro is accessible even with the little lip on the front of the stand.So the stand works--the raised height and angle of the two laptops I am using these with are much better. The stand looks attractive in a professional environment and doesn't cost very much, especially if you find it under list price.
I purchased this speaker based on the reviews, and based on the quoted dimensions. I built a media center, and had a very specific criteria for the center speaker (had to be less than 16.25" wide). The specs on this speaker looked right. However, when the speaker arrived, it was too large. It might be a great speaker, but what's the point of quoting dimensions if they aren't accurate? Now I have to send it back, and hope the next one I select has accurate dimensions quoted in the description. It shouldn't be this hard.
This is my first tripod and it is very easy to use. It is light enough to be carried on shoots and fold up compactly.
The product is probably good. I give it 1-star due to Amazon's incorrectly displayed "In Stock" notice. I ordered this item on Monday, August 4 with 2-day delivery. When it didn't arrive by Friday, August 8, I checked my order and it wasn't due to ship until the 1st or 2nd week of Septemeber! That's hardly what I would call "in stock"! My son needed this item for college. I was livid.
Works alright, but the menu system very confusing and difficult to use.
this is a great player. It works great, sounds great and does just like they say it will. And the price, can not beat that
Not as spected, for the almost $100.00, NO a good purchase. Bad in the high frequencies. I did not get a crispy sound.My cellphone (Sony Ericson) that I got for FREE came with a better sound headphones. 30 will be a good price.I do not recommend these headphonesThanks
There is better quality memory out there, SanDisk Extreme for instance. Of course, it is twice the price. For the money, unless you need the very best, i.e. high definition video , this is a great product.
I bought this trackman because I was tired of having a sore wrist from working with a mouse. It is amazing how much better the Trackman is for moving a curser and for scrolling. I have an older computer, it's funny to think of a pentium II computer as older, and still use Windows 95. This model was the only one I could find that is compatible. The newer Trackman modles all require Windows 98 or higher os. Also this model has a serial connector, which I can plug into my split keyboard, and has an adapter for the round PS/2 connector. The Trackman allows more freedom to work. I can set the unit anywhere on my desk or even on my lap. The only draw back I have noticed is that this model is not as smooth as the newer models. It has all the same functions and uses the same software as my cordless Trackman. I recommend this model to anyone who is still using Windows 95 or who wants to connect to their serial port.
The FUNCTIONS of this printer/copier/scanner are AWESOME, but the QUALITY is absolute GARBAGE. For about the first 6 months, this printer would handle envelope printing reasonably well, but after that printing envelopes is essentially impossible. The printer usually destroys 3-4 envelopes before it gets one that is marginally acceptable. Additionally frustrating is that - like many HP printers - there is no reasonable way to extract paper jams. Also, the software that comes with the printer is NOT user-friendly. Finally, after recently re-installing Windows XP, the HP driver software (unnecessarily) re-installs the printer drivers EVERY time the computer boots up; sometimes it re-installs the printer drivers at random times. This is VERY FRUSTRATING.
No real magic to this product. Does what its supposed to it ... be an unmanaged switch.I held back a couple of stars because the first one showed up dead i.e. had the well documented Netgear blinking lights of death syndrome. Excellent service by Amazon and the replacement has been working well for a few months now.
This is not my first purchase of these cables. These cables give you "your best bang for your buck." I have purchased high priced cables in the past and I'm not impressed with the hype or the unreasonable price.These cables perform as well as the high priced cables and than some; an excellent value.
Great price, Excellent value, exactly the same product as the one from Bose directly. Fast shipping, exactly as ordered with all hardware included
I've only had the camera for a few weeks now, but I already love it. It fits my hand perfectly, the lens is excellent, and the startup time is great too. I've been having particular fun with the super macro mode, although I'm going to get an additional UV filter cover for the lens because I don't want to scratch the lens getting too close to something. It has great possibility past the 'auto' settings, and isn't as heavy as some dSLRs would be. I find the EVF (electronic view finder) to be just the right brightness (some have said they thought it was too dark), and although the EVF resolution is a bit grainy, I know the photos themselves are coming out fantastic, so it's not a problem. It's my first non P&S camera - I got this instead of the dSLRs I was looking at and am VERY happy with my decision. Great bang for the buck!
I purchased these at Costco for $40 3 weeks ago for my son. I thought "ooh, kevlar reinforced, this is perfect!" Three weeks later, the left earphone stopped working. They are still under warranty and I just sent them back for replacement, but based on what I'm reading here, I have low expectations for the next set. I would have given them just 1 star but my son said he really liked the sound quality (lots of bass just like a 14 yr old would like).
This product has alot of potential. The software looks good and is easy to navigate, but I had problems with software bugs using my Mac Mini 1.5 GZ with 540 MB Ram using Tiger. The software would sometimes work and sometimes not when trying to record videos at VCD quality or really any quality for that matter. When I would try to close the software app, it would lock up and refuse to close everytime. Even, Quit Process/Force Quit in Activity Viewer would not close it. Eventually, I returned the product for a refund.The tuner is excellent and design is good. I just couldn't get the software to perform to my expectations. One good thing is that the software does have an excellent export feature for use with Video Ipod or other file formats. Too bad that there is compatibility problems. Do not recommend.
It doesn't seem mentioned in the specifications, but this filter is about 7mm thick. On a Canon EF-S 10-22, you'll get some slight vignetting at the 10 end. 11 and higher looks clear though.
This compact stereo unit was a gift to my Mom and she loves it! The sound is great and the features are easy for her to use. I want one for myself now!
It's easy to use, makes high quality video and we love the built in USB interface. You can carry it in your shirt pocket. A great bargain indeed!
I have had my Handspring Visor Deluxe for several months now and must say it is a wonderful machine. If you're looking for a Palm OS machine, this is the one.
I am very pleased with my purchase. It has made listening to music in the car go to a new level. Although it is hard to find a good station to set the tuner to, once you find that perfect station the sound is amazing. I definately reccomend it to anyone.
Not too impressed. Whenver I enable security my bandwidth drops from 2.x MB/s to around 500 KB/s. Highly unacceptable. Not sure what the deal is but I don't have the time to investigate, so we're running w/ no security enabled.
As many of the other reviewers have noted, this drive has reliability problems from the get-go as it will apparently overheat under heavy load and make a noticeable click sound and then go into sleep mode. This means that any program using the disk for reading or writing will likely freeze/hang until you powerdown or unplug the drive from your computer.The drive works when you power it back up, but again, for only short periods before it shuts down, apparently to protect itself from overheating.I have noticed the drive can run for slightly longer periods of time if it is stood upright, but this is only a marginal improvement. I returned mine to the retailer from whence it came. If you see this behavior in your drive, try and return it to the retailer.If you are thinking of purchasing this drive, I would reconsider a smaller version that does not have the overheating problems (apparently the 160 GB version does not have this affliction, but I'm not sure, all of the external drives I've seen have suffered from some sort of problem). If you only plan to use the drive for 5 minutes at a go -- maybe you might get by with this model, but it's unlikely that you would be satisfied.
This is a user-friendly camera for first-timers which features an auto mode but you can switch to various help programs in manual mode.This is a great feature for helping photographers migrate from point and shoot to a D-SLR format.It's not as robust as most cameras but then again, the next step up requires a heftier budget.The images are great - even if it's "only 6.1 megapixels"... how much can the eye really see? It's a great camera for the money and photo quality isbetter than average. And most importantly, it's the right price!!
This product was very cheap and worked like it was supposed to. I never had a problem with it and don't expect to . This is great valueyou can trust.
I bought the Tungsten E to replace my Vx, that I REALLY loved and had no problem with. It held a charge for days at a time, and never gave me any problems. The only thing was, it wasn't in color. I saw my cousin's new Tungsten E in 12/03 and loved the screen and just HAD to have one. So I ordered it in January of 2004, and it worked fine, except for the fact that it doesn't hold a charge very well and I don't even use it with sound! If you use it for a full day, forget about it, the battery will be all the way down. But okay, I was fine with that. What really got my goat was that within the past few months, the power button got increasingly hard to turn the unit on. I would have to press really, really hard repeatedly, and last week, I pressed so hard that the stylus kind of went INTO the unit. I eventually was able to get it on, but now, the power button does not work without a significant amount of pressure and repeated attempts. I'm scared to keep doing this because I don't want to damage the unit to the point where it wont turn on at all. And in my crazy mind, I was thinking of buying another one, becuase I did love my Tungsten E so much!! Thank God I saw another review with someone complaining about the same problem and they mentioned that they turn on the unit with the hotkey button. I will be doing that from now on because I will NOT buy another one if the unit is almost non-functioning after only ONE YEAR. This is really crazy. Buyer beware!
awesomecan read almost everythingto play Xvid press System(menu) twice to fix problem with colors
This is an OK Intel Board for a Pentium 4 processor, however from now on I'll go with a board that supports an AMD processor (I'm finished with Intel and will now only use AMD)
I purchased this item for grandkids...no problem for the teen girls with the Girl Tech Video Journal.BUT, the ones I bought for the boys was just labeled Video Journal and what they got was Girl Tech. What is up with that. You know the boys would love to use it and make picture on the computer to share or not share, but will they use it if it is labeled Girl Tech Video Journal? NOT. Totally not described properly. Not what do we do. A very unhappy grandmother of 11 kids.
It's a dash panel filler. What else is there to say. I really don't need to leave a long review. kinda wasting my time to type so many REQUIRED CHARACTERS
I bought these plugs, along with similar plugs by GLS. These plugs work great and are very easy to use. However, I believe it is really a waste of money to spend twice as much for these when you can get the GLS plugs for half the price. The two brands of plugs are so similar that any difference is really unnoticeable. I believe the Monster plugs are just a bit shorter. Save yourself some money and pass on these. Go for the GLS plugs (GLS Audio Safe-Connect "Generation 4" Gold Connector Banana Plugs).
all three HDD works for few days only, I didn't complain because it is works at first place, but my Dell computer won't read 1st and 2nd HDD about 2-3 days after intall the Window XP, the third HDD failed during Window installation.
Excelente producto de muy buena calidad y manufactura. Ajust&oacute; perfectamente en el espacio de mi KIA CARNIVAL (SEDONA) 2004, la instalaci&oacute;n result&oacute; muy sencilla y una vez colocada la radio, qued&oacute; muy bien ajustada y sin espacios vac&iacute;os, nadie pensar&iacute;a que fue reemplazado, tiene la apariencia de una instalaci&oacute;n original.
This camera takes Good Pictures. just after I got this cam. I go out took some shoots in the street without even reading the manual. and The pictures I took is great. the shadow and highlight is prefect. one thing I don't like about this cam is the grip. It is plastic. It is not comfortable to hold for a long time. And keep in mind, it only have one LCD. Other than that I think this is a great camera.
The product looks great and functions well. However, putting it together and adjusting it to fit my computer was at best awkward. One of the screws/stems was(were) defective and I had to use pliers to tighten it. Given those issues, disassembling it and adjusting it to another one of my computers at homes would be a challenge. Product could be much improved.
This was the best buy for the genuine Canon product available online and it was awesome; great quality and a great value.
My wife gave me this software for a birthday gift and I really like it. I use it in the car to dictate when I am out of the office. I have found it to work well and it makes my previous wasted commute time of almost two hours a day productive now. I noticed that some people complained about the recorder being cheap, but I haven't had any problems with it at all. If it doesn't work, maybe the recorder itself is bad?
Tiffen makes some of the best filters and shades. This one does its job of reducing flare from excess light. Add this one to your collection today. I am VERY happy with this purchase!
The buttons on the Polycom Soundstation2 are very stiff and sometimes do not come up after being pushed, but we are hoping that they "settle in" after a little use. I don't have time to deal with exchanging for another soundstation at this time, so I am hoping it will be fine. Other than that, no problems.
If you don't make a whole bunch of prints every day, the ink dries on the cartridge heads, making them unusable. If you cannot soak the ink free, the cartridge is now full and dead. Total waste of money buying new ones, because the same thing will happen with them.
When I bought these batteries, they were much cheaper than any other AA NIMH batteries on the market, to the tune of 50% or more. When I first used then, they lasted expected amount and recharges alright. After a few uses and a few months of sitting in the drawer, they seem to simply die on its own, without use. When I took them out and charged them again, they couldn't even keep a Pentax K200D running, right after a night of charging! I put each of them back on the charger, and the charger light won't turn on. Seems they just die of old age, even without any use. They're a year and half old. So beware, buy them if you expect active use in the near future, and be prepared to throw them away after a few months.
It completley quit working after month. no power, no menu, no anything. I was able to return it to the retail store. I used the money towards a Philips DVD burner.
This enclosure just arrived last night and I installed my new 500GB Maxtor SATA hard drive right away. Installation was easy, took me less than 5 minutes to install.yes, the enclosure is very nice and portable, but it has no fan. It's getting hot very quick. If you're planning to leave it on 24/7, this might not be the right enclosure. I don't know if there is anyway I can add a fan to it to keep it cool.
My wife & I bought two of these for Christmas in 2005 and loved them (our first MP3 players). Mine died 5-28-07 (5 mos out of warranty) and Creative's attitude is "so sorry, too bad, pay us for service, including online support or just fix it yourself." Read the postings on the Creative forum before you buy ANY of their products - CAVEAT EMPTOR. They have posted a firmware "upgrade" that frequently destroys the player. Woe be to the owner who hasn't backed up his ripped files. I have, and am shopping for another player, but it won't be made by Creative, I guarantee. We still own 2 Zen MicroPhotos (8 GB) and her Zen Xtra still works, who knows for how long? BTW, Creative's software is junk; you would be much better served to buy Notmad Explorer.
It's a great concept.... connecting A/V devices over a short distance without wires. However, the Rf Link system doesn't quite make it a reality. I tried very hard to use the system to connect a camcorder to a TV/monitor. Even at a very short distance of 10 feet, the signal continously drops. I even tried adding the "optional" Rf Link output booster. However, any movement near or between the transmitter and receiver (still at 10 feet) causes the signal to drop out.... totally unacceptable and unusable. The only happy note was Amazon's great customer service and return policy.
How many holes do you drill ice fishing to finally find the right depth you want to fish? This unit will shoot thru the ice to get a depth reading but there are some limitations. Lots of air bubbles in the ice will impede a good signal and reading. I used some water poured on the surface of the ice to give a good interface for the transducer. Move it around on the ice a little and bingo, there was my reading I needed. Now instead of drilling a dozen holes with the auger I can scout with the Zebco first and reduce the number of holes drilled. The fish finding and weed/rock structure features are not so important for my application but turning the transducer 90 degrees on a paint roller extension handle and lowering in the hole allows for side scanning out to 100 feet for schools of fish. Single fish won't show.For the price AND its small size and portability it performs the tasks I've been wanting to do. Cheapest pocket-sized unit on the market and a good warranty/company behind it.
Allows you to pull a hard drive from a computer and then access it with a USB connection.
Please dont waste your money on this thing, the sound is very faint even when turned up to the max and you'll go through alot of batteries just to use it.
The D70s is a minor update of the original D70 introduced in 2004, with a few new features and a slightly larger LCD. It's still a great camera, but expect it to be replaced by the new D80, which has 40 percent more pixels, a 2.5-inch LCD, and additional useful features at the old price of the D70s.So, you can probably save a little money and still purchase a sophisticated digital SLR if you wait until prices of the D70s stabilize at a new, lower level. At, say, $600, this camera would be an incredible bargain.The D70s has shined as one of the best cameras in its class since its introduction. For example, it has a 1/500th second flash synch speed (found in no other camera but the D50) so you can keep ambient light under control and avoid ghost images. Its autofocus is fast and accurate, and features both single-autofocus, continuous-autofocus (for tracking action), and a novel "automatic" autofocus mode that switches between AF-S and AF-C as required.If you have no Nikon lenses, get this camera with the 18-70mm kit lens, which is very sharp and versatile, rather than the more limited 18-55 lens. You won't regret it.
Nice looking frame, great picture, easy to transfer pix from my computer. Documentation is almost nonexistant.
I bought these to replace the Philips noise-cancelling earphones I was returning, and so far I am very happy with them.1. The silicone earpieces actually fit in my ear. However, for an even better noise isolation, I bought a pack of the Shure replacement foam earpieces, tore out the rubber tube (as the Sony's have a much wider stem), and fit the foam over the Sony 'phones. The result is nearly perfect noise isolation - $100 quality for half the price. Even on the NYC subways I could hear my music clearly and at a low volume.2. For under $50, the sound is excellent. The full range is present, with good highs, middle, and lows. If you want to spend $100+ for better sound, by all means do so, but for $50 the sound is very nice.3. I love the extention. When I bought them, I had the same thought as some reviewers - why don't they just make the cord longer? Now, however, I think the extention is brilliant. When I'm at my computer, I use the extention. When I'm running with my iShuffle, I use just the short cord, clip the shuffle to my collar, and there's no extra cord boucing around.4. I also like the hard-shell storage case. Having spent more on these headphones than any other I have owned (I'm cheap), its nice to keep them protected (and shiny!). Also, they now are truly "tangle free"; no more minutes spent untangling earphones whenever I break out my iPod. Used to be half my commute was spent just untangling my earbuds.
It's now 2007 and I bought this projector in 2003 and it's still running strong. I use it to watch TV and DVDs. About half a year ago the bulb popped and I had to replace it. This was expected to happen at some point, but HP doesn't make it very easy to order the bulb online, you have to call and then they can't find the part etc.. And it was quite expensive ($500). The only other complaint I have is the noise level of the fan. Ohter than that it runs perfectly and very reliably and has never failed me.
I tried these out for the sole purpose of running - terrible fit. I spent half my time running trying to get them to fit securely and comfortably in my ear. The feel like they're constantly going to fall out of place. The sound was okay...until today when the left earpiece completely stopped working, after all of 2 months of use. They are going in the trash today!
Beware!This is a great-looking player - sleek, color screen, and so forth. But, as of this writing, it has serious flaws in functionality and sound.- Any significant bass distorts when using my Koss Portapro headphones (I've used them for many other players with no problems). I'm not talking thunderous bass - just typical stuff, with equalizer set flat.- Player only lists (and plays) songs alphabetically, rather than by track numnber, which has proved to be even more annoying than I thought it would.- Player can take a long time to skip from one song to the next.It is possible that these problems will be fixed by a firmware upgrade (that does not yet exist). It is possible that they cannot be fixed by firmware, or that iRiver will simply choose not fix them. I'd strongly recommend that propesctive buyers wait until all is repaired rather than taking a risk.
This player is capable of displaying 480Progressive on an HDTV. However, 480p is considered &amp;quot;digital&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;enhanced,&amp;quot; but definately not &amp;quot;HDTV&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;High Definition.&amp;quot; For that, the resolution would need to be 720progressive or 1080i. However, there are currently no DVD players that can properly display those images nor are there any DVDs to buy with those resolutions in them. What a crock and misleading. Target should strip this title immediately!
this cable is pretty solid and a few bucks cheaper than the apple brand option. no problems, clean signal, and i've used it on other media devices without problem.
This product works fine in all respects except for the fact that the print quality never reaches an acceptable level. I frequently need to run print tests and select to have the ink jets cleaned. This happens much too often - even after having put in brand new (expensive) ink cartridges. Even after the cleaning the printing is somewhat streaky. I also have an HP printer and NEVER have such issues with it. It is particularly frustrating when I receive a fax that is illegible.
I also bought this printer for it's true duplexing capability. For it's price (very reasonable compared to other duplexing printers) I wasn't expecting great performance. But I have been delighted. It is very fast. Easy to feed single sheets (including small sizes like index cards). And I have only had problems jamming with one particular document (consistently with that document probably because of a software issue with that document). But I should add that I am not a high volume user.
Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Networking Products > Switches > "gigabit ethernet switch" lists this device. It is NOT a gigabit Ethernet switch, but only 10/100. I returned it.
I saw the brown Microsoft Zune listed for about 89 bucks... I thought it was an error but checked out. Good display and sound (with FM tuning). Through the Zune software while syncing, a few of my CDs listed several multiple tracks (`Frankie Goes to Hollywood' goes a long way). For a first MP3 player, the Zune is a good product. 30 GB will take awhile to fill.
I now get a faster initial lock on power up and get more differential signals. So over all this antenna works as advertised. I had seen a review for a better and cheaper external antenna but the site the sold it only took PayPal so no way for me to get it. I'm still somewhat disappointed with my Garmin iQue as I still get better WAAS accuracy with my Garmin eTrex Venture.
this is a very good recorder considering the price, the battery life is less than I am used to but since it is cassette based it takes more battery power to to rewind etc. that a fully digital recorder with no moving parts.A nice variable speed unit for a very good price.
I picked this little gadget up because it claimed it was a univeral music adapter.Well, it didn't work with my Intel MP3 unit (which incidentally did work with an older music adapter I had. It did work with my old disc man and did work with an iRock MP3 player.If it works, it's great, if not well, it's garbage.The 1 star is for lack of support or listing of compatible players.Also, if you live in an are where high and low frequencies on the FM band are used by existing radio stations, then this won't work well because it will interfere with the local broadcase. I found it to work poorly in both NYC and DC.
I was thinking this review did not really apply to the product. But yes, I think it does. Very simply, I put a file in the Privacy Zone containing my passwords. One day, as I was on the internet and had the drive in its USB port, a virus tried to attack the file in the secure portion. (Because the virus did not touch any files outside the Privacy Zone makes me think that it was purposefully going after secure areas.)I don't think the virus every reached the file in the Privacy Zone. Yippee!!! But after the attack, I could not reach my secured file either. And I could not use the Privacy Zone anymore. In the end, I did not have my passwords anymore.KIngston had done it's job. I would have hoped that they could have defrayed the virus AND allowed me access to the secure area afterwards.
These ear-buds(?)plugs are perfect for those of us that can't stand the typical ear-buds that come with most audio products. You know, the ones that constantly fall out or shift around. These sound great and the ends on these are just like the ear plugs you will find in a factory or hunting/sports store gun dept. You squeeze/roll the foam, quickly insert into ear canal, hold in place for a few and they expand, done. They are very comfortable and stay in place. My wife wears hers to bed since I have a snoring problem, lol. She listens to one of those "ocean sounds" cd's or something similar. Look around on here and for the price buy a few pair, just in case, or one for home, work, travel...The phono end is gold, also. The only thing I am concerned with is the wire. It is very, shall we say, flexible. Well, they're not parachute straps so it shouldn't be a problem.
This Belkin Auto Kit for iPod with Dock Connector in tandem with the Monster iCarPlay Cassette Adapter is the best solution for playing your iPod music, books, etc, thru your car stereo system. Those FM broadcasters are very inferior to this system (I have tried two of them over the years.) This is my second combo of the dock connector and cassette adaptor (I wore out the first combo), and I hope Belkin continues this solution until there is a better one.Obviously if you have an auxiliary input on your auto sound system for connecting from your iPod/iPhone 30-pin connector, then fine. But short of that this is the best way to go in my experience.High quality signal transmission, volume control on the Auto Kit, and high build-quality.Recommendable!
I installed this computer last night (fairly easy) and printed two test pages. This morning I tried to load about 25 sheets of paper in the paper tray and the paper tray won't slide in all of the way. It gets stuck, therefore it won't print. No help from HP as they are closed on until Mon. I went to a local store that sells these printers and there's was sticking too!Now I have to uninstall it and send it back. What a hassle!!!
After seeing that some folks had a problem with the itrip, I was a little hesitant. Also, I had one in the past that did not work well--lots of static (it was one of the ones that plugged directly into the bottom of your ipod, no cord). However, this one works well. I have used it in the urban area where I live for weeks with no problem and have also used it in more rural areas with good results. It's easy to use--the digital display is great. I got it on Amazon for about 1/3 of the price it was selling for at Target, so that was a great deal too.
I after trying several other cables I bought this adapter to work with my iMac Computer (OS 10.5.8) and a Zebra 2844 Label Printer. The software installs great. My problem came with connecting the adapter to the Zebra printer. Since the adapter has a bulky housing it did not fit into the back of the printer. Fortunately I was able to open the housing by pulling it apart. It worked just fine after pluging in the internals to the printer but it tended to unplug easily. So I took the empty housing and a Dremel tool and sanded down the area that was causing trouble and it worked. It took some time but the end result was worth it. The housing snapped back together and everything works just fine. Be sure that whatever the adapter connects to has enough clearance around it or you could be out of luck.
I purchased the RCA D940 Remote Control Signal Sender to replace the built-in remote extender on my 5GHz TV transmitter/receiver system - which is known to have problems. Because of my wireless DSL router, I cannot use a 2.4GHz system.Though I knew better, but because of the rave reviews I read on the internet, I bought the D940 with a no return policy. In the reviews most people claim, "The unit works as advertised." I disagree.The technical specifications state that the `Base Unit' works up to 20 feet from the unit it needs to control. I started with the same setup I had with the 5GHz remote system. With the base 18 feet from my DVR and a clear path to the IR receiver, the D940 worked only intermittently. This problem was resolved by plugging in the `Infrared Extender,' and mounting the diode directly in front of the DVR's IR receiver.The bigger problem is with the `Extension Unit.' As you probably know, most IR systems have a translucent red(ish) protective covering to filter and keep out stray light that MIGHT erroneously receive/transmit or otherwise affect IR signals. This unit's cover is more opaque than translucent. The technical specifications state this unit "can be placed up to 18 feet from where you will be using the remote control." Again, I must disagree. I use my remote no more than 14 feet from the unit, and it simply did not work. I had to lean forward, extend my arm, and precisely aim the remote, and then got only intermittent results. I decided to take the cover off and make sure all was well within the "Extension Unit." It was, but I also discovered more problems with the IR path. The receiving IR component has a metal plate with holes in it, so only about 75% of the signal reaches it. Since I had the mostly opaque cover off, I decided to try the system without it. Eureka! The system worked as I expected.So that the components were not exposed, and for aesthetic sake, I modified the `Extension Unit.' RCA and I do not recommend anyone make these modifications, but I include them here for completeness. I cut the metal that covered the receiving diode, and then cut a hole in the mostly opaque cover. I then glued a very translucent red piece of plastic to the inside of the cover and reassembled the unit. I can now use the remote to control the DVR from my bedroom without any trouble, and like any other remote. I only have to aim the remote in the general direction of the entertainment system, and it is as reliable as controlling the DVR while in the living room.
I bought this camera to complement my Sony DSC-P32 purchase, which came with a 16MB memory stick. I was debating whether or not a Sony memory stick would be &quot;more compatible&quot; with my Sony camera. Well, I took the advice of numerous techie friends who assured me that this was not the case. It turns out that it makes absolutely no sense to pay even a dollar more for the Sony name over Lexar. Lexar is a highly regarded and trusted name in memory stick media. This memory stick has worked flawlessly for me and from many others who recommended this to me. Very highly recommended manufacturer!
After looking at a number of MP3 players, the iRock 860 can't be beat in terms of value over cost. Not only is this player affordable, but it speaks volumes about product design, quality, durability and usability.Everything is designed to be compact but within reach, easily accessible by using only one hand to hold and manipulate the player's play/pause, and song skip buttons. The player is sturdy, holds up well to normal usage, and has a feel and appearance that will make you take notice.I have taken this player from Shanghai, to Hong Kong, to Taiwan, back to the US, and it has yet to fail on me after all this traveling. Audio quality is great, it acts like a USB drive (after installing some simple drivers) and it even has about 30 hours of life on a single battery! How great is that? This player even offers FM radio capability.If you need a simple to use MP3/FM radio player with basic functions and a long lifespan, look no further than the iRock 860.
Do not buy this mouse. You do not know me personally, you are just going to have to trust me. Ignore any review that has more than one star.The sad part about this mouse is how great it could be. The multiple tracking speeds are wonderful, really good ergonomics, and plenty of quick button options that are very easy to set up. Unfortunately, all of these great features are for naught because this mouse freezes up constantly. I don't know if constantly is a good enough word but it is all i have for now. Some days are better than others, but at the worst it can freeze up every minute or two. After doing some research, I found I was not the only one with this problem (Google Logitech G7 freezing). Here is my favorite part of this mouse. In the instructional FAQ's it says to keep the receiver away from electronic devices. Like a computer? I don't get it, especially since the cord is only about 3 feet long. I would call and ask for a new one, but then I would have two crappy mouses on my hands. There are tons of other options out there, choose one of them.One more thing, the mouse froze TWICE when I scrolled down to submit this review. It's like it knows...
This is an entry-level PDA and lacks many of the extras that many people want and will pay for; but it is exactly what I want and need! I'm so happy that I found the tool that is just right for me at a very reasonable price.
This T-ring works as advertised. Along with the appropriate T-adaptor for your telescope you can use it to mate your manual focus Minolta camera body to your telescope. The T-ring has threads on one end that screw into your T-adaptor (or even directly to some telescopes) and a bayonet mount for your camera on the other end. This allows a solid connection for your camera to the telescope.
I tend to get lost in the 3500 acres of woods I hunt in now as I have only been hunting there for two years and I have yet to learn all the landmarks. Not an issue for stand hunting, but when I just want to mess around, I don't wanna loose my way.This unit has a great signal...much better than my old legend, sometimes a little too good it seems. Works very well in the woods though in heavy tree cover, and thats what I wanted it for, also the tracks function is great and has let me create some of my own maps of my hunting area. The electronic compass works well also and fills the gap when you stop moving...which is what its intended for I think. I no longer fear that I will get lost as this unit is rock solid, but I do still take a good old magnetic compass just in case this unit dies an untimely death.I am now learning my hunting area quickly without fear of getting lost, even with heavy tree cover and for that in itself this is worth every penny and gets my 5 stars.I feel this should be mentioned...I am playing with opensource mapping software now and again, and while it takes a little more work due to the now proprietary usb output of this gps (my legend output a standard NMEA serial protocol) with the help of gpsgate from franson this new gps is able to do what I want in that respect also.
I own this camera and have to say it is a very good with stills and video. It doesn't compare with a 3CCD camera or even to a mid-grade MiniDV camera but the portability and ease of use is fantastic! This unit can easily fit in your pocket/purse and within seconds can be turned on to capture video. I cannot do this with my regular MiniDV camera as it is too big to haul around. In low-light the unit performs okay but not crystal clear. I am able to easily capture Christmas lights, etc. with the unit @ night time. There are add-on lights you can purchase. If you are into archiving video, such as converting footage to DVD, the MP4 video codec it uses allows for easy editing; only if your video editing program supports MP4 format (I use VideoStudio 10). Most important is that when you convert your video to DVD the quality is still very good for viewing on a TV. I had tried Aipteks, Samsumg, etc. but always during DVD conversion the video quality degraded substantially. Not with this unit. When converting remember &#8211; MP4 to AVI then to DVD.There is the C6 model to always consider. I choose this one instead since the difference in price between the two models doesn't justify.One note, if purchasing this unit, make sure you have no bad pixels on the CCD sensor. A simple test is to put the lenses cap on and take a picture. Then examine the picture on your computer screen and look for any visible white or pink dots- hint boost zoom up to 300%. Google this topic if you have any concerns.Cheers,
i thought the system was amazing. the subwoofer was pretty good, gave out minimal tones though. the thing that made me return it was that after the second day the right speaker started to buzz. im not sure but maybe mine was a defect or something, but it was very annoying. another thing was that the two satellite speakers would have the bass overcome the treble whenever you turned up the base. it would be better if it let the subwoofer handle most of it.
This is a good camera for tight places. The wide angle lens could be a little more wide angle.
This detector will fulfills the needs of most all drivers wanting some protection against speed tracking devices. I'm an engineer designing satellite systems and a Reserve Air Force Officer in satellite operations, routinely studing technology and it's application in warfare. For it's designed purpose, the New Passport 8500 excells over other products, and if properly engaged, will significantly decrease your probabiliy of getting stopped.On routine routes, you must build a "profile" of emissions that routinely set off the detector, which is characterized by frequency and location of the signal. The 8500 allows you to tell you the numerical frequency of the transmission (if you want to set it up that way), or at least the band (standard display). One of the local PD trys to hide in the emissions of an x-band traffic signal, but his radar is K-band - the 8500 tells you he's there. It continuously scans all the frequencies, and supplies detection information simultaneously for all the perceived threats, giving frequency and signal strength data.The 8500's detection range and sensitivity is way above older and cheaper detectors. I live in the mountains, and still get the emissions tip-offs from the patrol cruiser's instant-on hits of cars in front of me. The 8500 detects the reflected signals over small hills and around canyon corners allowing you to correctly react. This is your only hope. If you're the target of a direct instant-on hit, you're toast. No one can react faster that computers and the speed of light. You have to detect and react to the threats in the vicinity before you're the target. On a side note, there's technology on the street which allows the new radars to register the speed of each target in a group of cars, and can lock the speed of the fastest in a group i.e. a car passing a truck. You can no longer hide in the large radar return of a big profile vehicle.The 8500 has ability to filter most all of the false signals which allows you to keep you pace up. Some detectors have decent range, but register more false signals. In many cases this is worse than a detector with less range, but better "intelligence", because you'll be continually reacting to false information. With frequent false data, you'll have to decide whether to plod in the slow lane "just in case" or keep up you pace and hope it wasn't really a trooper's radar hit.I live in the remote mountains of Colorado and commute on one of the highest patrolled canyons around. I keep the mode on HIGHWAY most of the time. My infrequent use of CITY and AUTO modes seems to support the claims that its advanced signal rejection circuitry in the those modes separates real threats from the "noise" in high emission areas.A co-worker that flew Navy EA-6B Prowler electronic countermeasues aircraft used to swear the Valentine was the only "real detector", until he used my 8500. He thought the performance as good, but the 8500 costs significantly less. While the 8500 has rear detection capability, he missed the lack of a direction indicator for the threat. Most all your detection will be from the front, but it would an advantage getting the added information. He lives in Virginia, and the immunity to VG2 (system that detects the presence of a radar detector) is critical, which drove him to purchase the valentine before the 8500 came out.I have a radar detector designed for motorcycles on my BMW, purchased for the clean mounting and the riding environment. It can't compare to the 8500 performance. I wish Escort would provide a clean, secure mount and a remote display/signaling unit or integration into my helment speakers. I know I'd never hear the 8500 at triple digit speeds and can't afford the risk of it falling off.I got the 8500 because I'm on the verge of loosing my "good driver" status on my insurance. The 8500 has paid for itself, saving my bacon on tickets and premium increases. From experience, I can say buying a cheaper detector isn't worth it.An update - I got my good driver status back thanks to the 8500. I can credit it to about a dozen saves over the last year and a half. If direct sunlight hits the detector, I ocassionally get false laser detections.
Finally got some of these for an old Adcom GFP-1A Pre and I think they sounded pretty sweet. The fact that the preamp is quite old may have an effect on what these really "sound" like but I thought they did sound good and were well worth waiting for, even though I only use the Adcom with my headphones.At a higher volume I could hear low humming due to age of the preamp, but the sound was very real and robust in my opinion. I'm sure in any other new preamp they would probably sound a good bit different but it'll do.these come in a nice little box as do all Audioquest's products do, and are presented in the box nicely. they are fat jumpers and well built and easy to onto the jacks; Not too tight for easy removal and not too loose for a firm grip. If they end up too loose you can take pliers and LIGHTLY tighten them.
I needed a 4 PIN to 4 PIN Firewire cable so I first checked with Office Max. They informed me they had just what I needed for $29.99. So, I checked online and found this item VERY reasonably priced with reasonable shipping cost, too. My total cost was under $3. Incredible. The cable works perfectly. I use it to convert my 8 mm tapes to DVD. You can't get a better deal!
Bought this player for its size (sports) and its Napster compatibility. Updated the firmware after having a rocky start; but things seem a little more stable now. Also seemed to shut off in cold weather when outside for long periods (around 0 degrees Celsius) - odd behaviour - but mostly OK now that we are in the Spring teens again. Haven't found a case yet to protect from sweat. Interface is what I expected - dead simple. No complaints for the price.
This product had good audio and screen, but after 1 year it stopped reading dvds. We cleaned it, but even with brand new discs it won't play.
The irock! 300w Wireless Music Adapter does what it's supposed to do so I give it 4 stars. ... you get FM quality sound from your CD/MP3 player into your (car) stereo. Not CD quality but decent stereo sound. It is lightweight and VERY easy to use. Best of all- NO WIRES dangling from your car stereo. If you're an audiophile and expect more, you really need to spend ... and invest in a better stereo.I bought the irock! 300w to be able to listen to my MP3s in my car. When I first plugged the unit in, I must say I was disappointed. All I got was a faint signal and lots of static. I put the darn thing right on the car antenna! Same thing. But then I found that I had to turn the volume up to maximum on my MP3 player. Voila! I got great sound from anywhere in my car. Now I just put the player and the 300W in the console and you never know it's there. I suspect that those who had problems with their units never turned the volume up on their players or have lots of local interference. (There is a station on one of the designated FM frequencies but it doesn't interfere with the other three.) I also found that for certain players, turning up the volume too high results in a lot of distorted sound.Why four stars? 1) The power button is too easily activated by accident. This results in a lot of dead batteries. 2) It goes through a pair of AAA batteries in about 4-6 hours of continuous use. So a pair lasts about a week for me. ... I should probably get rechargeable batteries. 3) The signal does seem to drift from time to time.Still, all in all, a good value ... If you expect more, buy a better stereo instead of an inexpensive wireless adapter. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to listen to MP3s in your car, this is definitely an option to consider.
I have read time and time again about the golden rule of not putting a cheap UV filter on any half-decent lens. The basic reasoning makes sense I suppose. Lens manufacturers spend thousands of pounds trying to eliminate reflections on lens surfaces - especially now that digital SLRs are the norm. The reason for this is that stray internal reflections from lens surfaces can play havoc with DSLR image quality.The general principle, as I understand it, is that the more you pay for your lens filter, then the better the clarity of the filter glass and the better the anti-reflective coating on that glass.When I first took the Hoya SHMC Pro-1 UV out of its protective case, the first thing that struck me was how amazingly non-reflective the glass surfaces were. It was kind of weird, like they were "black hole-ish". I knew that the surfaces were there - it was just really weird to see zero reflection from a glass surface. So top marks then to Hoya for the quality of their SHMC Pro-1 anti-reflective coating. Very impressive indeed.Another reason I opted for this particular model of filter is that it is very slim in terms of its depth. This can be especially important to APS-C format lenses which (generally) can be quite prone to something called vignetting. Vignetting is visible in your shots as a darkening of the image corners. It is especially noticeable in clear blue sky shots. I actually find it quite attractive and I personally think that too much fuss is made about it. That said, you don't want to buy a filter that makes what might be a subtley attractive characteristic into an obvious problem. And that could, I say could, happen if you buy wider filters.Either way, another reason for buying slim filters is that you might need to attach more than one filter. For example, you might wish to add a polarising filter onto your UV filter. If they are not slim design then your really could be heading for vignetting city.Another benefit of buying a UV filter (of any quality) is that it protects the front lens element. A damaged UV filter is a lot cheaper to replace than a damaged lens, especially if you've forked out a few quid for a lens that really does just to the modern day DSLR. And how do you protect your expensive UV filter? Answer: use a lens hood. Lens hoods are a great way to maximise image contrast and also to protect the whole of the front of your lens incl your specially chosen UV filter (and pol filter).I know from personal experience that the last thing you feel like doing when you're forking out for a good lens is to load up the price still further by another 20-30 quid by adding on "the best filters you can afford" (as recommended by all the experts). And that's just for a UV filter. Polarising filters are significantly more expensive. I know the feeling - pressing the "confirm purchase" button to buy a Canon 70-200 F4L IS with a couple of top quality filters had me breaking out in a mild sweat.The primary aim of a UV filter is to reduce image blur caused by high levels of UV light. UV light tends to be present in very high levels in sunnier countries abroad esp in summer & esp nearer to the equator, on beaches and high up in mountain areas. The image quality improvement using this filter is really obvious - it's very striking - images are clearer and sharper.When all said and done, this filter is the business. I certainly wouldn't use anything of lesser quality on a new DSLR with a decent lens. If you want to go the whole hog, you could look at the more expensive Hoya Pro-1 "Digital" range of filters, which I presume have even better anti-reflective coatings (though it's difficult to imagine how when you look at this filter!)Recommended without reservation - money well spent.
This tv proves that you don't have to spend alot of money to receive a GREAT picture. Can't be beat for twice the money.
I bought this projector for "Movie in the park night" with my grandkids and friends. it is wonderful. I got a Blow up screen, and was ready to go. We live in a town to small for dirve in's, and this works great. would recomand this for anyone. My grand kids love it. The picture is bright , clear, better than expected.
These are the best headphones for little heads. I have a three year old and these work great! She loves them and wears them for hours while traveling!
I while back I decided to get into shortwave listening, and ultimately decided on the Kaito 1103 after reading many reviews. A few months later, I am completely satisfied with my purchase. The FM and MW are strong, but I primarily use this radio for shortwave. The reception is clear, and the radio is capable of pulling in some pretty weak signals for its size. SSB is a great feature for the price, and allows you to listen in on hams. The bandwidth selector (news/music switch on the picture) does a good job of cutting back some annoying background noise. Aesthetically, I personally feel that the 1103 looks great too.Most people have a complaint with the simulated analog dial; I think that it is an innovative feature, and nice to see "where you are" in a band. Also, don't be fooled that you are "stuck in" the displayed bands...the radio has a full spectrum tuner from 100-29999 khz (AM). If you want to listen out of band (sometimes you can find some interesting stuff there) you have to manually enter a frequency first. My only real complaint with the radio is the backlight...it seems a little dim. However, considering the actual reception performance, I am more than willing to overlook this. If you want a good starting radio for shortwave listening, or just want to casually pick up some international stations, look no further.
Makes life a little easier in the office. Good for office or home no need for a desktop.
I bought one of these thinking i would hardly use it, but it has become my #1 go to tripod. We shot around 9 episodes of a web series on this thing, and it looks hardly used. I love the sholder strap, because you can free up your hands while climbing 4 flights of stars to a location. Also, the legs needed very little tightening... maybe like once in 6 months of continuous use. Get an extra base plate... especially if you're going from a 70-200 lens to a 50mm lens. You can put one on the 70-200 lens and one on the camera body itself, so you're not constantly adding more wear by screwing and unscrewing the plate from one to the other.
This is a sleek, functional notebook with good speed. The small screen size is compensated by a crisp, clear image. For those who desire a light, compact and mobile laptop, consider this one. ports are easily accesible without having to turn the laptop around.
It is great for traveling, camping, boating, or any use outside your home. It is wide screen for movies and the LCD monitor is very sharp and clear. You can attach earphones or USB cable. If buying a portable TV, you'll want this one.
Received my DSM-520 about a week ago. Here is a summary of the first week experiences.1. Cannot get the wireless connection to work. Disabling all security features on my router and still hit or miss and quickly fails. Even in the same room with excellent signal strength on my laptop. Email to tech support for help --> 5 days later told to call instead...2. Wired connection took a long time as well. Finally installing Windows Media Connect seemed to have a function to adjust it's firewall settings. Still rarely can the DSM-520 view WMC. Also disabling my virus checker control center (AVG Free) seems to allow the DSM-520 to find D-Link's server.3. No success getting it to work with TVersity yet.4. Now working wired (100ft ethernet cable through attic) with firewall/antivirus issues as above seems to work great. Good audio with optical cable. Excellent video quality using component cables and with my Home Video saved DVD's (Windows Movie Maker and Nero's slideshows, MPEG2s, and XVIDs (however doesn't appear to pass through XVID 5.1 encoded signals and refused to even playback DTS audio encoded XVID files, however the sound with Dolby prologic II still is excellent).Summary. Will keep it as it seems to do the basics, but unfortunately would like to see ALL video and photos in High Def. and true DTS/DD audio.
We bought this dvd player based on previous consumer reviews and love it. The volume is great. We've had no problem with IPod compatibility. It is durable and simple to use. Great buy!
Well, as many of the reviewers have warned, stay away from this product. As cool as the concept is, this unit doesn't get near delivering to expectations. The 512MB MP3 capacity is not even worth having and the recording capability is weak at best.I have also had major problems with the unit. It will lock up or the quality will go down inexplicably to a point where you can't even understand the song. I sent it in for warranty repair and now am being told that it is on national backorder and I will be contacted in two weeks with an update. That is two weeks without a radio, and mind you, they are the manufacturer. You can get it in two days off of Amazon though.This unit has been a huge disappointment and the home dock is just as bad. No FM modulator capability, etc. Stay away from this expensive unit and get a cheap one. I had an audiovox before and I liked it a lot better. Now I am stuck with this expensive thing...
The best thing about these headphones is that they include three different sizes of rubber attachments, which makes it easy to ensure they fit snugly in your ear and will not fall out without a sturdy yank. The attractiveness of this feature increases tenfold when you are attempting to listen to earbuds under a winter hat.The value for the money is amazing. I would have paid more for these and still been pleased.The only thing I cannot speak to is the durability, but that is only because I have had these headphones for only a couple of weeks.
Very good optics. IS works well, but not perfectly. Have to refocus a little after turning on IS. Nice and lightweight. No front lens caps provided-why not? But overall very glad to have them at that price. Maybe someday can afford even nicer Canon IS binocs?
This printer presents a mixed bag. Think carefully before buying it. The good news: it comes with a lot of pricey, high capacity toner and the print quality is fast and very good. The bad news: Konica put all of its money into the high technology parts of this, and then cut every corner it could to put the printer together. The first one I had wouldn't print. The second one arrived with a bent frame. The fuser rollers are plastic--even though next to a high heat area. How long will they last? An accordion page jam in the fuser area looks almost impossible to get out without pulling apart the printer. But here's a kicker on a printer advertised as networkable and useful for small businesses: printing envelopes requires removing all paper in the tray, adding the envelopes, then opening the printer's cover and pulling up envelope tabs near the sides of the fuser. It's hard to believe anything so common could be so time consuming. Here's Konica's response: "This printer is not actually designed for printing envelopes. That you can, is just an added feature which takes the necessary steps to do so." A printer not designed to print envelopes.....?????? Think carefully about what you need before buying this. If i had it to do over, I would not buy it. It is only for those who need to squeeze every nickel out of the printer package. P.s> I will give them credit for excellent service, swapping the first defective printer out, and then sending a serviceman to fix the second. Of course....if there weren't two defective printers in the first place, that wouldn't have been necessary.
It makes flawless recordings -- do not try to record music at 12X since there might be a few skips (at 8X recordings are perfect). During installation, ensure that the drive is PRIMARY on your IDE bus (by following instructions) and installation will be easy as pie!
This unit is a great unit. I needed something comparable to my Canon 430EZ Speedlite flash unit. My 430EZ was my primary unit for my Canon EOS 10 135mm camera. When the Digital EOS models first became available, I purchased the Canon EOS D30 one of the first of its kind commonly mistaken today for the EOS 30D. All my existing lenses worked but the 430EZ was not compatible. With the 430EX I lost no functionality and gain some new functions. The price was perfect. Priced on Amazon at about 20% less then the local stores and that's including shipping. This is a great semi-pro or medium grade unit that provides great flexibility and creativity in a flash unit.
I have this tv. Good tv, great picture - But manufacturer in bankruptcy and will not honor warranty on product.
It works... but it doesn't work that well. The music quality is almost horrible most of the time, I have yet to experience a static free listening with it. It's alright unfortunately I am unable to recommend any other products but this one is not it.
I bought this TV based on the previous model's high ranking by consumer reports. I am extremely displeased with the quality of the picture. Any dark portions of the screen show color contours and banding that drive me crazy. Where a normal TV will show a gradient of a sunset for example from light to dark of continuous shades of orange. This TV shows a series of bands of successively darker colors red, reddish orange, orangey red, etc. Mostly occurs during dark scenes. The other big problem I have, also in dark scenes is dancing pixels. An almost black area of the screen will show, rather than a dark gray image, will show pixels changing from dark gray to light gray, swimming and dancing. Try pausing the display during a dark scene and watch the supposed static scene display an annoying pixel dance. The HD quality is okay during lighter colored scenes. The regular signal picture quality is poor also. Additionally the channels take three seconds to change and up to ten seconds if it has not been saved during channel scan. The tuner locks up and requires the TV to be turned off before it will allow a change of channel again. Do not buy this TV.
I bought these to keep CDs inside a CD mailer from getting all scratched up in transit and they work like a charm. I also use them for general storage since they take up less room than jewel cases. There really aren't a lot of qualities on which to judge a paper CD sleeve. If it does anything less than holding a CD it's pretty much a failure. These hold CDs and don't fall apart; as a bonus they come in bright colors so they're not boring. At less than 10 cents each, they get the job done and I would buy them again.
Did not receive product in a reasonable time, But due to postal error, not the fault of the sender. so I gave the seller 5 stars. The product is as describe. Only complaint is, we were not informed of the item being returned to the sender. We initated our concerns after the proper waiting time. In their defense when we made contact they immediately send the item at their own expense and appreciate that fact. Thank you and hope to do business in the future.
It was bought used. Shipped without inside wrapping. No wiring. And to top this, the item was taped around several times (as if to hold it together) and when the tape was removed it fell apart plus it was dirty/oily inside.
I bought this unit in 2005 when they were being sold for around $700, and at the time, I felt like this was a treat for myself - to go with my new Subaru Forester at the time! I have to say, I haven't ever bought any annual updates, and sometimes, it doesn't know where I'm going since the streets are new, but outside of that, its remained a very solid unit. People are always asking me how "Jill" is (the voice I chose from the options provided by the unit).At this point, I'm sure they are no longer selling this unit, but its remained one of the best quality units I've seen - from all the GPS's that I've seen being used, mine is by far the best - and has been since 2005. No contenders so far. We are currently having a problem with the charger and are debating buying a replacement charger, or one of the newer Garmin units with traffic alert, the only feature missing from Jill, but it seems a pity to get rid of this unit since its still working just fine!I think we might just hold out for a bit longer!
I couldn't get it to work with my RCA phone. Called customer support and they said to return it that it could be just that one. I chose not to reorder so don't know if perhaps I might just have had a lemon. Amazon handled the return beautifully.
I own a Linksys Wireless G router with Speedbooster which was a complete breeze to set up when I purchased about a year ago.Having moved to a bigger house I noticed my wireless signal weakened a bit so I decided to purchase the Liknsys Wireless Range Expander.Since I am pretty computer savvy I decided to not pay attention to some of the not so optmistic setup reviews I saw listed on Amazon. What a mistake...I tried to set the Linksys Range expander on my home (Windows Vista) and in my work (Windows XP) laptops, both of which I use at home.Not much comes with the equipment to help you set up in case you encounter technical issues. The online user guide trouble shooting section was quite incomplete. I tried all their recommendations and none worked.I finally resorted to calling customer service. After close to a 15 minute wait I got a customer support rep on the phone. Played along with all the scripts he had to read and none of them worked. Finally, after almost 40 minutes on the phone (I won't bore you with them!), the rep decided to tell me that the equipment was malfunctioning and that I should return it to Amazon and get a new one. (Translation: I ran out of scripts to give you...) No way! I want my money back!What a disappointment this was. I would highly recommend that you consider alternatives other than this Linksys range expander to enhance your wireless coverage.
These are exceptional, durable speakers. I have had mine since 2007. Fantastic sound! Seeing as these were discontinued, I decided to look at the Marketplace's current prices for new/used items. I am shocked. I paid $99.99 in 2007 for new ones. Had I known that they were going to be this amazing I would have paid $199. But I am seeing some for sale here for $300+. That seems a little crazy for 5 year old technology. If mine crap out, I will get something else before I spend $300+. Probably the JBL Creature 3. Just proving a reference point for other shoppers.
I switched to digital in 2003, buying a Digital Rebel and this lens shortly afterwards so mine's a very early non-DG version. One of the first things I did was set it up next to my brother-in-law's 300 2.8 EDIF Nikon and shot a distant fencepost. He and I were both stunned. The Bigma was sharper at all apertures, and yes we went to great lengths to keep all other variables equal. I use it wide open at 500 often and anything that ain't sharp is my fault.Build quality is as good it gets. Beleive me, I do not baby my equipment and this thing still works like the day I first used it.It's slow, but with a modern body having a cleaner high ISO that is less of anissue.USE A MONOPOD! My old Sunpak Ezee Pod folds forward and everything hangs discreetly behind you and carries well by the lens strap. It's heavy, but you can get used to it.Throw the kit lens in a pocket, keep a tripod nearby, and you'll have pretty much all you'll ever need, incluing a 250mm edge over virtually anyone around you. The range and the potential distance between you and your subject are why you're buying this lens. Use them wisely and you'll be well pleased with the results.
Fast shipment from AMAZON. Great discs to use. I wouldrecommend these to anyone looking for CD-R's that canbe on CD Audio recorder and on computers. Stores likeWalmart & Kmart are not carrying these anymore soAmazon is the way to go!!
it is worth its price. I strongly suggest to people who have interest in microscopy. Easy setup (actually out-of-the-box ready!) 5 free uniteresting slides, but still good enough to set up your fine tunes.
I received the TV a week ago from Amazon.com. I share all the positive reviews. I use regular cable and satellite TV and the image is clear, bright with sharp vivid colors. I use SAMSUNG DVD reader to convert regular DVD to HD signal using DVI port with excellent results. The remote is quite good and intuitive, except some may not like the feel of the plastic buttons. My only complaint is that the TV size appears bigger than what's needed since I use it in my room. Overall, an excellent product at a great price.
It simply works. I haven't used it much but I don't expect any complications. Good price too.
This adapter only accept type I compactflash card, i.e. those flash memory card; It can't fit type II card, such as microdrive, and some CFII modems. The reason is the CompactFlash Type II card (or so called CompatctFlash+, CFII) is slightly thicker than the CompactFlash Type I card.So if you are looking for a CompactFlash type II adapter, keep looking.
These were cheap in cost but unfortunately they were also CHEAP in substance too! They simply DO NOT hold a charge for long or even at all for one of the batteries I got. So DO NOT buy these at all. Look elsewhere if you're wise, indeed.
This is a great concept, but poor, poor execution. The player unit itself is decent, with a nice big screen. The audio quality is great when the unit is working right. I like how it will display it's "Now Playing" display on a television. However, my player freezes up a lot and requires the power to be disconnected for a few seconds to reset it. The unit also tends to "lag" when you push buttons (ie, you push a button and the unit takes several seconds to react).My biggest complaint is with the server software. It is HORRIBLE and severely lacking. First, the version included with the Omnifi supports a maximum of 10,000 files. What is that? It doesn't say anywhere on any documentation for this that it has a limit. Second, the software eats up 100-150 megs of ram when it is running.In addition, the server software does a very poor job of indexing and maintaining your music collection. I wish they had just added a "browse music directory" function instead of relying solely on the softwares ability to read metadata from files and build album/artist/song lists that way, particularly if your files are missing metadata information, good luck.Save your money and buy a slimdesign Squeezebox. I have one of those units and it is far superior to this thing.
It assembled to the stock & replacement harness very easily. I really like how in addition to the color codes the function of each wire is printed in tiny print to keep you from messing up. Couldn't be much easier.
Configuration of this adapter is somewhat painful. I ended up having to use a cross-over cable to connect it to my PC and assigning my PC a static IP address of 192.168.0.51 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (with no DNS server specified) before I was finally able to access the adapter via it's ip of 192.168.0.35.I bought this gaming adapter for my xbox media center, and had frequent lock-up problems as others have described in their reviews. The lock-ups are caused by improper cooling of the adapter's internal components. D-link's case design on this unit is horrible and is to blame for the poor cooling.I got frustrated with the lock-ups and was about ready to buy a different unit, when it dawned on me that I might be able to add a heatsink to the thing. First I wanted to see how it would behave if I could take the top cover off and let the heat dissipate that way.It took a little trial and error, but after disconnecting both the AC adapater and the antenna from the unit, I was able to use my fingers to squeeze beside the front/back end caps of the unit and disassemble the plastic casing without breaking anything. I then decided to leave the top piece off and see if it still locked up. To my surprise, it has been working without lock-up for over five days now, simply due to the fact that it doesn't overheat anymore. I would recommend this to anyone who has experienced similar lock-ups and doesn't want to go through the effort of returning an otherwise decent product.
I purchased a pair of these headphones last holiday season (my christmas present to myself) and was pleasently delighted with everything I recieved. These headphones are great for the $50 range headphones, and suprizingly enough are pretty portable for their looks. The clarity of the sound is amazing for the price.My only hitch was about a month ago the wire on the left side was pulled out. This happened slowly over time, and I am sending them in to hopefully be repaired by sennheiser.I am also purchasing a pair of sennheiser hd280 pros, a worthy investment. If you are looking to spend a bit more money and arnt looking for perfect portability, go with the hd280s.I submit a warning to those of you who buy these headphones and are transitioning from headphones such as the apple earbuds. these headphones will make you redefine the way you hear your music. These headphones sound best at at least a 196kbps encoding, or FLAC. for those of you who have time, reencode your music for the full experience
The reason that the laser cartridge only last for 1000 sheet, is due to a business decision by HP to provide only "starter Cartridges" in most of their printers. They want you to spend four hundred dollars or more for their printers, but it pains them to provide you with a full cartridge.
Don't know how this remote would be like to use, because it never worked. It will not work with Dish Network which is a deal breaker for us. I have another Sony remote that was half the price that works with all five devices and Dish on another floor. Worthless remote for me. Returned it.
Works perfectly. I have used it in harsh conditions doing my volcano photography and it's going strong. Even after numerous times dropping it on rock.
I have bought several other more expensive types of phones and find these to as good or better than any.
Let me start off by saying I am no expert audiophile. But, I have been on the quest for the perfect headphones for about a year now. I am listening to a set of these right now, and am pretty confident that my search is over.Stock, these headphones are not that great. But, $30 to $35 in materials and a few hours will turn them into audio bliss.Check out this thread over at headfi.org: [...]It will tell you everything you need to know. The huge thread can be a little daunting, but I can assure you anyone can mod these headphones; it is not a complicated process. If you don't like amazon's price, head over to b & h photo and pick them up for $75; you won't be sorry.
If you order this, be ready to wait a while.....a long while....llike until next year.....new technology might come out by then....then you can use it as a paper weight.
I have bought 2 of these now at 2 different times and always packaged well and at my home in a couple of days. Great company and great service
I was a previous user of the Logitech trackball mouse, which I found comfortable but did not like that took up a lot of precious real estate on my desk. It also required frequent cleaning of the contacts; eventually, the mouse was erratic as i may have bent the contacts when I cleaned them. When I saw this optical version, I ordered one for home and two for work. Since I am a long-term user, I love the thumb action, but the colleague I ordered the second one for at work couldn't get used to the track ball at the side. I am delighted. This mouse does just what an optical mouse should do - move about the screen without physically moving the whole unit.I was pleased that it takes up only slightly more space than a regular optical mouse (though the slope of my old space hog was still more comfortable!) I 'd say go for this prouduct!
Given that the supplied battery is 710mAh, I was pleased to discover that this battery fits the Panasonic DMC-FZ18, as a worthy spare. Customer reviews did not help my confusion much over battery compatibility as the CGA-S006 series also has a variety of suffixes in the model number. This one definitely fits the Lumix DMC-FZ18.
Let's face it, iPod headphones are basically a commodity. I bought this one because I needed an "extra long" cord - like CTA advertised. Even though the specifications on the cord length were not available, I took a chance. And I got hosed. Caveat emptor. I hope I can return it.PS I'm sure the audio quality is fine.
This is my first purchase of anything by Sony, and I am very happy with it. I originally purchased a dual unit by GoVideo, but returned it the next day because of the poor playback quality of the VCR side. I am quite pleased with the playback quality of the DVD's and VHS tapes on this machine. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because the buttons on the remote are small and make it difficult to read.
It's a bit to assemble it but once it's all put together, it's light weight and works like a charm.
I bought these for use on a motorcycle, because they will stay in your ear at highway speeds. I am pleased with them to this point. You do have to get them placed properly to get maximum sound quality, however I didn't buy them for the sound quality, I wanted some ear buds I didn't have to touch after inserting, that wouldn't fall out due to wind turbulence, and I am happy they do what I bought them to do. I recommend them for use on motorcycles and high movement activities.
Bought one after reading the positive review in the Wall Street Journal. Was wary that 30 minutes would not be enough time as I was traveling over the Memorial Day weekend, but it lasted the entire trip and then some.The camera lives up to its billing; couldn't be easier to use, just took it out of the package and went to town. Never even looked at the manual until we got home. Connecting and viewing the video was easy, too. Just pop out the port, plug it right in, and it starts playing.Picture quality was better than expected, especially given the price point. I have another camcorder in the $150 price range but the images on that camcorder are often stilted and dark; the Point & Shoot camcorder was much closer in quality to my $500 Sony than my cheap one.Overall, a great product and a very good buy.
This product works perfectly. I bought it in order to connect a playstation to a stereo system that i already had instead of having to go out and buy a new stereo or surround sound system that would allow for audio to play through the speakers. The sound quality is fine, much better than the tv. Good shipping time, packaged well. Thanks.
I bought this because the lens shutter of my Lumix TZ3 broke after 3weeks of using without camera case. The case is nicely semi-hard shelled, got a pocket extra memory slots, and still have little room to stick in few more stuff. But it is quite bulky. Also, the case has a little leather loop with mini-carabiener which is just not that useful. I wish if they put a belt loop or belt clip so you can attach to the waist...
I bought this radio for my husband's milk truck. He loves it! It has great sound and is easy to read with the blue lit dial.
Not the item pictured for sure! It did work. This says I need eleven more words before I submit blah.
The Palm Pilot was advertised as new in box sealed, it had been refurbished and resealed, no serial number to register product. the stylus was missing, and when we got one, it will not stay in the holder, After 4 seperate tries to get the pilot to sink with our computer, we gave up... So we have to double enter all contacts, and meetings. When we went to the web site to update some programs, we kept getting the 404 error, meaning it is no longer supported.. Over all Very Disappointed...
I needed a mouse because I do not like the mousepad on my snazzy laptop which is a lovely minty green. I liked this one because it is small and also green. It has passed my expectations in that it is simple to use, easy to take with me and makes my laptop experiences even better! The packaging was really smart and nothing got smashed!
We were quite satisifed with this answering machine for about four months. It was easy to use and had good sound quality. And then its performance slipped dramatically. It stopped responding to some calls, and sometimes it would make it so that the phone connected to it would have no dial tone and be unable to answer calls. We then tried it on a different phone line with a different phone and still had the same problem. It seemed to work right about a third of the time, and we ended up replacing the unit. But it was great while it lasted.
I picked up this product at a swap meet. It was still in the packaging and hadn't been opened. I'm only rating its use as an "attention getting" device--the stopwatch and the alarm clock may work fine, but if you need a stopwatch or an alarm clock you should buy a stopwatch or an alarm clock.As for this, I couldn't get it to record. The pre-recorded sounds (Tarzan yell, rooster, etc) are just garbled gibberish that all basically sound the same. The packaging says "project your voice 100 feet" but you have to hold it to your ear just to be able to hear it.This product serves no purpose whatsoever.
The price of this product is the same as your basic store on the street/in the malls, even without the tax. The price is several dollars higher than many of the other online shopping sites, especially after adding on your regular shipping costs. I have the 2500cxi printer. The ink system is great. You get a pre-warning about low ink levels, and the printer will stop when one of the 4 separate #10 cartridges runs out of ink. At that time you can replace it and the printer will continue printing at the same point it stopped. (You also get a pre-warning when one of the printheads needs replacing.) However, one reviewer mentioned that the system tells you on the screen the exact ink levels. Unless I missed it, I have not been able to access this feature from my printer software.
I've been using Lexar Media products for years.I bought SmartMedia memory and a little diskette PC interface years ago from Lexar directly. I used it reliably for 4 years to transfer pictures from my digital camera to my PC via the diskette reader.Six months ago I bought the RW017 to upload photos from my Secure Digital Cards and upload/download data/pictures to my Clie memory stick. This small green USB-connected unit is a charm.The cable is very secure and has a very usefull connector just outside the reader box. Smart design!The included software install created multiple drives on my PC for each media type it supports. This is a bit strange but has caused me no problems other than when I go to copy data from one of the reader drives I have to hunt down the list of "removable drives" in Windows Explorer to find the one that has my memory in it. No big deal.I've used with my Compaq notebook [Win XP Home] as well as my Gateway desktop [Win 2000 Pro] with no problems.
After owning a q-see camera for nine months, I was ready to expand my system. I really wanted this to work. The first thing I did was try to install the software. The disk could not be read, it didn't look like anything was even burned onto it and none of my drives could read either shiny non-marked side. So I downloaded the software from the internet and after a few more frustrations with that, finally got it installed. Then I hooked up my q-see cameras and it kept giving me a camera failure signal on everything. So I hooked up the q-see cameras I bought some time ago and had in use, no luck.It's junk. Save your money and your time. Up until now I have been happy with q-see, but the new cameras I bought from them show an obvious decline in quality from the ones I bought last year. I'm sending it all back for a refund.
As usual from bose, a good and robust product. I have always installed my bose speakers with these brackets. Recommended!
I have only had this digital recorder for a month and so far the recorder has been great. All the recordings have been clear and I was able to download these to my computer with no problems. Once on the computer, I could tranfer these recordings to different media such as flash drives and CD's so it has thus far been very helpful for my needs in that regard. I would recommend it for anyone that needs a handheld digital recording device which can be linked to a computer.
Warning - One key attraction is the ability to replace the cable should it break... why spend over $200 on headphones and have to toss them for a failure in a $3 cable? Well, for now it looks that this is indeed the situation. My cable just broke and I cannot locate a replacement cable anywhere (well, found one in London for something like $65). The company doesn't even have email support to ask the question, the link goes to a non-functional Logitech page as of 10-13-09. I've loved the sound, but buyer be aware that a simple cable break may make this a very expensive and frustrating experience. If the manufacture isn't willing to sell a $3 replacement cable for $20 on their own website it makes me wonder if they will honor warranty.
Let me start by saying that these ear buds have great sound, bass, and a nice overall design. The only real things I have against them are that the left wire is shorter than the right (no idea why, no big deal though) and the rubber piece under the speaker base seems to eventually break after a couple of months from normal wear which can make the feel of actually placing them in your ear a little weird, but again no big deal.I've so far bought three pairs of these (one of which lasted about two years before the right ear bud went out, then the second was by my fault and my current replacement pair) and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a cheap, great-sounding an comfortable pair of ear buds!
I highly recommend this HS-3. I am using it to combine 3 TV antennas. This unit increased signal strength 5-15% on all channels, as opposed to the standard -3.5, -7.0, -7.0 db 3 way splitter I was using before the HS-3 arrived. I will have to see how it stands up to the harsh Northeast weather, but after inspection, it would seem to do fine in my environment. I would expect the HS-2 would have the same quality if that would be your need.
CAMERA WAS AS DESCRIBED - IN GOOD CONDITION - MINOR SCRATCHES - MY SON LOVES IT (IT WAS A GIFT)! DELIVERY WAS QUICK AND PACKED WELL.
Surround wires are all in the wall now. Everything looks really clean. Plenty sturdy for the few times it will actually be messed with.
I got this tripod primarily for my tiny kodak zi10 and it works beautifully for it, however it is also sturdy enough to more than adequately support my canon vixia HF S100(Although I'd be afraid to put my new XA10 on it) Easy to put in an out of the way location for event videography, and quick to set up for macro shots of plants, insects, and herps. Just make sure you have the ball-head in a position where the camera is balanced if you're using a heavier camera.
The arrival time was excellent, but I expected more from the speakers.The appearance was just as it was advertised. I would'nt recomment this product to a friend or family member.
I listen to XM in car and all over house with home kit. This device is excellent at transferring the signal through walls and to different levels (3) of my house. With the XM radio's internal FM transmitter you can use any radio to pick up signal. Easy to setup (Plug and Play) Saves me time having to move main antenna and then constantly adjusting it to get it facing south and picking up signal from satellite. If you like XM and want an easy way to relay the signal buy this product.
the HP Laser jet printer itself is actually a good product, it was the software disc that came with it that was the problem, it had a trojan horse virus!
The Tivoli Two is a pretty amazing mini system. I use it with my ipod. I love the way it sounds and looks. Much nicer than the plastic alternatives. A friend of mine got me the subwoofer as a gift. It sounds a little better but isn't worth the price. Don't bother with this. It's unnecessary.
It looks like lots of people have had problems with this print server, but I was up and printing in 20 minutes from Windows XP and Linux. I found the documentation sufficient and very straightforward. I guess it helps that the default IP address of the unit fit in with my NAT setup. My only complaint is that it is a bit on the pricy side, but a year from now when I'm still enjoying printing from all of my machines without having to keep a dedicated print serving machine on, I won't miss the few dollars difference between what this cost and what I think it should cost.
parto dicendo che non ho mai posseduto un paio di cuffie di qualit&agrave;, ma ora con queste bellissime koss ascolto la musica veramente bene. hanno un audio grintoso sui bassi e chiaro sugli alti, ma bisogna possedere una buona sorgente se no non si pu&ograve; apprezzare completamente la qualit&agrave; della cuffia.i contro sono la scomodit&agrave;, sono pesanti e tendono a premere sulla testa, ma sono degli inconvenienti a cui si fa il callo...io le adoro comunque.
I ordered this, the 7000B from Three company's now, and ALL THREE of them that were sent to me were the 7000C variant, which is not compatible with Socket 462 (the entire reason i purchased this cooler. One company refunded my money and didn't want to have it shipped back, the 2nd sent me a shipping label and its on its way back now. the 3rd has a return label but wants to make me pay for Shipping (outletPC) which i will fight them on, but i still don't have a cooler for my Socket 462 motherboard.Even tho all links were for the 7000B, i don't think these company's are looking that closely at the differences. I'm getting a bit fed up with trying to get this item. I was lery about ordering a 3rd but took the dive figuring 3rd time was a charm. Well its not. It seems every company claming to sell this at the time of review, is only looking at the picture and doesnt give a shit about what they are really selling, so long as it looks the same..Don buy this from here. Im fairly confident none of the places that are calming to sell this, are selling the correct on, but instead just trying to get more face time and get rid of units, and hoping people will be dumb enough to not know the difference.
Both keyboard and mouse are good, however, I just got a second system to use with the computer in the room next door (the two systems are just separated by a thin wall) and the mice &quot;jam&quot; each other if used at the same time (move a mouse and both systems &quot;freeze&quot; on the screen, very annoying). I've followed the instructions on the logitech support site to reinstall the systems (take out batteries, press button on receiver for 15 secs., install one system, wait at least 20 mins., install the second system), but the problem doesn't go away. Contacted two service reps via e-mail over the past 10 days but they just re-sent the info that's available on the site. Very disappointing, I'm junking one system now.
I had reasonably high expectations for this product, based on a few online reviews. I will agree that there is a certain clarity and presence to the midrange, but stop there. I am totally disappointed at this product. These could be classified as "gutless". There is *nothing* resembling bass here. In fact, they sound disembodied and thin. These do not deliver bass as the recording intended, they deliver no bass. These sound like $9.00 ear buds with a rubber surround. It's as if they took the same cheap transducers and made them into an earplug. The claims of eliminating outside noise are greatly exaggerated as well. They do kill about 15db, but nothing like the claim. I returned these. I recommend Bose "over the ear" headphones (really!) or Sennheiser 280HD for far superior performance at a similar price. Again, the ER6i are a good set of $12.00 headphones for $74.00.
I found this alarm on the internet. So, I called and talked to the manufacturer customer service about the product. They were very helpful and the company has been in business for quite some time, which helps now days.Was delivered in a timely manor and I went to work installing it.I took my time to lay it all out and make good connections on the bike so it took longer than the 20 minutes they say it can be installed in. The manual is good and the setup is clear. I added a toggle switch (in a secure location) in the 12v line from the battery so I could leave it off except when I needed to use it while out travelingI am very pleased with what I purchased and have recommended it to several of my fellow riders.
This product is great, nice signal, but if you are planning to stick it on the steering wheel, it could bother you when you need to make turns.In my case, i sticked it on the clutch.I recommended!
I didnt think these speakers were going to be this powerful and sound this great,especially if you have a sound card that supports 4.1 surround sound.a must buy for those looking for a great deal for a great product.
I have owned several Western Digital Passport drives and a few other mobile drive brands. This drive is great for backups, as you can hook it up fast without a power supply and store it anywhere. Put it in your briefcase, put it in your safe, take it with you anywhere and keep a copy of your data. It is almost pocket-size and the only thing you have to keep with you is a short USB cable. Some people consider the short cable that's included to be too short, but it's mobile!Some owners have commented on needing a power adapter or extra usb cable for it, but I've never had that issue. I've used it on multiple desktops and multiple laptops with no issues at all, but you'll have to try it on your own system.The surface of the Passports (shiny, black material) can be easy to scratch if you throw it around or keep it in your bag with other items. That would be my only complaint, but it doesn't really bother to me.The speed is very responsive. I've used it on an XP and Vista machine and both have copied data to it fairly quick. I haven't performed tests on it, but it always gets the job done for me. If you can get a bigger version (120, 250, 320gb) for a little more money, then go for it!WORD OF CAUTION: The price of the Passport drives (all models) changes frequently. Watch the prices for a few days and you'll be able to get a big drive (250-320gb) for a good price.
I live in an old house that doesn't have many outlets per room. The way that my bedroom is set up, I can't have a light right next to the door or my bed. I was super excited to find this solution. I started using only one of the two plugs. For no reason at all, I was using plug #2. It worked great. A couple weeks later, I started using both plugs. Since then, the function of both plugs has greatly reduced. They either don't turn on at all and I have to walk over and manually turn them on (so I know they are getting power) or I have to fiddle with the remote so long that it is not worth it. Sometimes, it works by holding the buttons down longer, sometimes getting closer to the plugs helps, sometimes, I actually have to turn one light off in order to turn the other one on and then turn the first one back on...it's super weird. I have brand new batteries and I know the lights are in working condition and I've checked several times to make sure the plugs are snugly in the outlet. Unless I just got a dud, I would be leery of purchasing this brand again.
I purchased the Rio Chiba with hopes to not have to carry around a portable CD player anymore. Unfortunately I had to go back to the CD's. The Chiba's interface and size seemed nice enough to make me buy it, but I only had to listen to it once before putting it down. I tired a few different songs from different genres (all recorded at 192 kbps or higher) and couldn't get one to sound good. There was no bass, the mids were thin and the trebel was tinny. I suppose if you're not huge on sound quality, you may find this unit appealing for it's other features, but if you're picky on sound, look elsewhere (the iPod and iPod clones all seem much nicer).
I really like the look of this bag, and for the most part it does what it's supposed to: hold a Canon G11 or equivalent, and in the front pocket store cards and/or batteries or whatever.My main beef is that though my Canon G11 fits snugly in the bag, THE NECKSTRAP DOES NOT. If you're like me and like to use your camera with a neckstrap, you'll have to jam the neckstrap in the bag before or after the camera goes in, then struggle a bit to secure the velcro closure.My secondary beef is the belt loop. I don't wear belts, so I wish the bag had a clip, not a loop, in the back.
I hope this product works for everyone else because I checked all my electrical and electronic products in the area, turned them off, except for the TV that I am trying to listen too and I still get a heavy buzz. Too much to be able to hear the TV.
I just got this and it is exactly what I wanted. However, from reading other reviews it does not appear to be what some of the negative reviewers were looking for. This is NOT a wireless print server kit. There does not appear to be anyway to hook up more than one computer to the printer. It also does not use your home network at all. All communication is handled via the two included pieces of hardware. One plugs in to the printer (via the printer's outgoing USB port)and the other into your computer. For all intensive purposes, this will basically remove the USB cable that normally connects your printer. Thats it. For me, I was looking for a way to hang a printer off my media center PC that is in our den, while keeping the printer in the office. From there, all the other computers in the house use the printer via sharing the printer. It works great in this fashion. I had to do some digging for the right drivers (Vista 64) but they were available on the HP website. There is a different HP kit that seems to offer the functionality that some of the other reviewers were really looking for.Do not be afraid of this product so long as you understand what it can and can not do. It does what is can do just fine.
If you are looking to get into flash photography, first of all you have to realize that it is a different world than ambient light photography. That being the case, I am glad I bought the 580 ex II instead of any of Canon's other smaller flashes. This thing has the power you need and the flexibility to get any shot. Well worth the extra dollars in my opinion.
Excellent Product! Just what I was searching for. Easy to setup, even easier to use. Perfect for my Media PC in the living room.
For such a low price, this is a great alternative to an Ipod. It plays back music (in MP3 or WMA format) very well, but im not sure about the video or photo features because I only use it for music. It is very fast and easy to sync the music, and it plays back perfectly. The radio works great, and the ability to record music from the radio is really nice. The big problem with the Sansa is that a lot of the features are unstable/don't work. Every time I try to rate a song, it crashes and I have to turn it off. When I try to play songs from a playlist, the list loads very slowly and takes a long time for the song to start. Sometimes when I go to change the volume, the song will still keep playing, but the screen goes black and stays blank until I turn it off and back on again. These things can be kind of annoying sometimes, but i think these small problems are worth it for the low price.
I bought this for aSony HDR-FX1and it fits very nicely. Shooting video in New Orleans means always being prepared for rain, so I keep this rain jacket in my case at all times. It goes on quickly and protects everything except the glass filter on the lens and the rubber eyepiece around the viewfinder. The video monitor can be a bit difficult to flip open once the rain cover is in place, but the viewfinder remains unobstructed. Aside from protecting your camera from the rain, it is indispensable when shooting in restaurant kitchens (which I do a lot) where grease hangs in the air just waiting to attach itself to your expensive rig! I would also use it if I were shooting on construction sites or any place else where dust and dirt are in the air.PS - It always makes my day to know that people find these reviews helpful. So, please vote (the "Was this review helpful to you: Yes or No" buttons) and leave a comment if you'd like, even if it's just to say, "Hi!" I respond to all comments so feel free to ask a question about the product. Also, when you leave a comment, I will go to your reviews and pay you the same courtesy.
Just what the Doctor ordered... Made teh Wiring closet mess look, alot less messy :)
This is a very high quality item. I still am amazed at how inexpensive it was. Maybe because the Zune is such a small market? Anyway, I highly reccomend.
High-quality, very durable dot matrix printer. Cloth ribbon is much less expensive than alternatives, and print quality quite good.
I purchased this item from Amazon recently with the intention that I would archive video some of it over 12 years old to DVD+RW. I thought that this was a good first step to getting my old camcorder video into a computer later for editing. I will wait for a time to see how the DVD standards shake out before purchasing a DVD recorder for my computer for a final archive to DVD.So far I have made two DVD's using an older S-VHSC camcorder. I have used the S-Video input on the DVDR985 and I believe the video output quality is excellent.I observed this product demo'ed at CES in Las Vegas this spring and was very impressed. I believe the price tag is quite reasonable considering it's capability.Daryl OlsonAlbuquerque, NM.
Many of the reviews here are from (and will most likely continue to be from) people who neither own a Zune nor have they ever touched a Zune. A majority of the remaining reviews are commentary on the Zune vs. iPod battle without regard to a legitimate compare and contrast of the players themselves (possibly legitimate discussions, but discussions that shouldn't really be regarded as reviews). My review is intended to be my first impression of my Zune along with a bit of compare and contrast as I make a switch (possibly permanent or maybe temporary) from an iPod to a Zune.The Zune is a great player. A large bright screen that presents a great user interface when navigating through your library or settings. The screen is also beautiful for watching video and in particular works very well with pictures.Despite it's slightly bulky look and large dimensions when next to other players in its class, the Zune feels just right in your hand. Maybe a bit large to cram into a pocket, but seriously, it fits your hand like a glove.Pre-release, many have knocked the brown, but it's a real nice color. It has a subtle green accent that runs around the edge of the player and the contrast adds a lot of class to the player.The software is not quite up to iTunes, or in reality maybe it's just that I'm used to iTunes. The software is simply a better looking version of Windows Media Player (I guess that should be taken as a compliment to the Zune, because it really is a nice looking piece of software). So, if you're comfortable with that you'll love this. If you don't like Windows Media Player, you may not like this much more.The wireless capabilities of the Zune has been a huge push from Microsoft. This feature has been implemented quite well, but it will take some time for enough Zunes to be out the for the sharing to really take off.Sound quality is no better, no worse than other players.Overall the Zune is a welcome departure from the category leading player, the iPod, if for no reason other than it's something new in a category that has gotten a little repetitive over the last couple upgrade cycles from Apple. The software though not as refined as iTunes, is a bit of a warmer looking alternative and it's UI differences may even grow on me enough to eventually like it more than the competition. The player's menu navigation has every other player in the market beat. Picture and video viewing is also at the top of the class.
Very good product with prompt shipping. Extra freebies added as gesture of goodwill. Awesome customer service. Highly appreciated and recommended to all buyers.
A CF card is a CF card is a CF card.It's hard to justify spending big bucks for the biggest name when it comes to memory.I just bought this, so I can't speak to long term, but so far it is flawless. I love having an extra half-gig of memory on my Pocket PC.If you're seriously looking into expanding memory, do what I did and wait for a rebate on this card. With a ...rebate, this was the lowest price I have ever seen for CF, and less than half that of cards sold in stores.In short, a great card at a great price.
While these headphones may seem to only offer a high degree of comfort they can in-fact pack a serious punch. For just a little bit more you can also get thisFiiO E5 Headphone Amplifier. These Headphones are designed to take some punch to get going because they are monitor headphones, and they do not noise cancel. But if you put that Headphone amplifier on it you can't even turn it up halfway or you will melt your own face off. I can't even turn it up a third of the way without my eye sockets bleeding.In my honest opinion, I think these headphones and an amp will do the job for [...] bucks. So if you don't want to spend $[...] on some really kickin' headphones, this will do the trick.
Length:: 3:02 MinsThis is a video and written review of the rare ablility of this particular tivo to manual record. pause live tv, abd rewind live tv without a Tivo Subscription.Looks and works great. This Series 1 TIVO is a rare one that can be used without a monthly Tivo subscription. Nice way to tinker with Tivo generally see how it works without a big investment or commitment. Just go to Manual Record. Without a subscription you can still pause and rewind live TV, and set manual recordings just like a VCR (for example every monday at 6 PM..or record current program..or schedule a recording for a certain date and certain time and certain channel for any length of time for a one time recording) You can also do the same by simply selecting "Repeat..poor person's Season Pass..alttle humor here on Amazon). Will do repeat recordings you have selected as long as you want..not just a couple weeks. Will do a whole season for you of say "Oprah" or "Desperate Housewives". If you would like you can have a program recording and watch a pre-recorded program or live tv at the same time by splitting the cable source..one to tivo the other to tv.PRO..Works with CABLE..DIRECT TV..OR DISH NETWORK.CON..DOES NOT WORK ANTENNA WITH OVER THE AIR PROGRAMMING.You will not get a guide or be able to do season passes without a subscription. All you need is your handy TV Guide or TV Listings from the Sunday paper to do Manual Recordings without Tivo Service. Subscriptions are still available for series 1 if you want to do that it will work fine and then you will get a Tivo guide and Tivo Season Pass too.
It is very tiny but holds 4GB. My first computer had 640kb of internal memory!I use this for my cell phone to store pic/music/video, and it's never let me down.
What else is there to say other than legendary? It is sturdy, but does not get as good of a sound as I expected. Maybe, it was too hyped up by everyone. I often use it for vocals during practice. When it comes to recording, I found my MXL condenser sounds warmer and more full.
I have been nothing but thrilled with this printer. I did a lot of research before deciding on the NEC Superscript 1400. My decision was made by a number of things. Before purchasing this printer, I called the NEC customer service people to get some info on the product and to get an idea on how helpful they would be in case of any problems. The individual that I spoke with was VERY helpful. I specifically inquired whether the drum and the toner are one or two components. Some printers have a drum that is separate from the toner, which needs to be replaced every other time you change the toner for an additional $200-- this is an expense I did not want. The NEC 1400 has a combined toner/drum for $79 (lasts 3000 pages)...the same price and output as most other laser toners... For the price and the 2 years of warranty (most lasers only have 1 year)...this is an AWESOME printer... and it only took a couple of minutes to get it setup.
This case is fantastic. I was able to condense my entire CD collection into this case. I'll probably have to get another one since it is completely filled but it fit the booklets and the cds with no problem.
This surge protector definitely works! I live in a college dorm, and power surges happen quite frequently. Other people living around me have had problems with electronics being damaged because of these surges, but all of my stuff is fine because everything is plugged into this! The only down side with this, which is why I took off 1 star, is the screw in the back, which is meant to secure it to the outlet, is not removable. With the way the wall outlet is set up in the dorm, the screw was in the wrong place so it wouldn't go in. I ended up sawing off the screw from the pack.
We used this with a SATO CX400. It worked the first time, on the first try. Love it! We're ordering more.
BOUGHT THESE FROM J&R; NEW YORK,combined with my SB AUDIGY 2 ZS,THEY SOUND PRETTY NICE after half a week breakin time,happy with these
"The Perfect Installation"Note: If you decide to follow my instructions YOU must be willing to take your device apart (This may void your warranty), if you use this method please read all of the instructions before you proceed.What I did to place the screen protector without any problems (with the coverage size, bubbles, and scratches): 1.I took my Palm Tungsten E2 apart (if you do this be careful) by using a hex screwdriver (Save those screws in a safe place). 2.Once I had the complete screen "unframed" I cleaned it and placed the whole screen protector (I mean the whole screen protector) slowly starting from the bottom using the cleaning cloth as a squeegee instead of the squeegee itself (its really scratches the screen!), pulling back on the protector if it formed any bubbles. 3. Once I was done I did not have any obvious bubbles, then I used the cloth and squeegee (with the cloth covering the squeegee) to somewhat "force" the bubbles out. 4. I used scissors to trim the sides, try not to cut the very thin connection that controls the "touch screen", and please don't use an "X-Acto Knife"; you will probably end up cutting that connection. 5. Put your device back together, carefully (it's kind of hard to do unless you're careful, especially with a Palm device. 6. Calibrate the touchscreen on your device. And now you are done.My review of the product:If I had to choose between something like a one per package kind of product and Palm's 12 per package screen protectors, Palm's Premium Screen Protectors Multi-Pack would be my choice (actually was). First off, there is a template on the back (which I didn't use), I tried it that way and it didn't really work as well as my other method. Second, it comes with a squeegee card and a cleaning cloth. Third, it is Palm Screen protectors. The bad things are that it has printing on the left and top sides of the protector, not enough to affect viewing on the screen, but enough to discourage use for anything else that is larger than a Palm screen. The Protector is: 3 1/16"x3 3/4", the actual usable area is about: 2 5/8" x 3 1/2". So you can still use it for any other thing. Second the protectors scratch very easily, but not enough to affect viewing (unless you're outside or near a strong source of light. Overall, these Palm Screen protectors are the best choice for use on a Palm device or any other PDA, it is better to buy 12 at $20 USD than it is to buy 1 at $20 USD (such as some other companies that make them re-usable, because they get scratched anyway), besides what's more expensive to replace, a Palm screen or the Palm itself, or a screen protector?
I bought this chair for my husband's birthday and he loved it. We keep it on the motorcycle for times when we stop for a rest or the park for concerts. I like his better than mine - may buy another!
This is my second pair of Bushnell Perma Focus glasses. I was in Cody Wyoming and stopped at an outfitters and asked about optics. We had spotted a number of elk but they were at so many different distances that we had to keep adjusting our glasses to keep them in focus. I was handed a pair of these glasses and told to look down the road and was amazed at the almost 3D effect. Clear at any distance even when looking thru brush. That pair was 10X50 and I bought them on the spot. This pair is 8X25 is but is just perfect to carry in the field.
I was a little concerned about getting this scanner reading several not-so-hot reviews but I have had none of the problems other people described. As for the speed, a 300 dpi image (which is all you need for most purposes, email, Web, scrapbook, not sure about printing), took just under a minute, which IS slower than other scanners, but for the quality and price of this scanner, I didn't think it was out of the question, especially for personal home use. Besides, you can scan 3 pictures at the same time and it will automatically crop three different images for you so you can save them individually. Although, this featured hasn't worked perfectly every time but most of the time it works perfectly. If not you just have to adjust your placement of the pictures.I thought the software bundle was excellent. The OCR works quite well, and once you get used to it is pretty easy to figure it out without reading up on it. The only thing I don't like is the "CanoScan" toolbox, a feature that I think is supposed to allow you easy access to all the different software features from one screen... perhaps I don't know how to use it correctly because I've read other reviews where people liked it... but it doesn't matter, I prefer to just use the icon on my desktop anyway.If this scanner doesn't produce great scans for you than just take it back because you either got a lemon or something is wrong with your computer compatibility. For this I used my wife's 366mhz e-machine on a Win98 platform. For [the money] you can't beat this scanner.
I found this camera on clearance for $[...]. I bought it for my 8 year old son. We've been playing with it pretty much non-stop. It's a great camera for kids. I don't know what it is the other reviewers have bought, but this camera works fine. My 4 year old is even able to take decent photos with it. We love the view screen! The Disney frames are a lot of fun and easily turned on and off. If I could find a second one for the same price, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I don't like the idea of paying more than $[...] for a child's camera. It is painful when an $[...] camera gets a bath. But, after having found this camera...it would be painful to spend $[...] for a camera that is not of equal quality.
I like the height of this stand for working while sitting up in bed. I do not like how hot it gets with my 13" MacBook Pro. I do not like the feel of the fabric cover - like a grainy polyester. I wouldn't really recommend it.
I recently bought this product after about a month of research & Wow it really shows its worth as a true cinema projector straight out of the box.Although you may want to deactivate Keystone feature & tweak the white balance for enhanced picture quality. Do use the Component / DVI interfaces to your DVD player/ Laptop for a true 16:9 High Definition experiance. The unit is capable of displaying brilliant picture upto 16 ft across from 24-30 fts without losing the sharpness. The unit is absolutely quiet albeit emitting heat from the lamp, duly cooled by the in-built fan. The remote control is great with backlit buttons. Overall it easily surpasses both in quality & built when compared to more expensive projectors available today.
This product has improved my style of living enormously. After typing constantly on a normal keyboard for my entire life, and most extensively for the past 18 months at my job, I started developing carpel tunnel syndrome. Since purchasing this product, my pain has almost gone completely, and gets better every day.
Yes it is!!! It made my PC from 6 gigs to 8 gigs!!! But I can't tell the difference on my PC though...
We bought it for the Optima 320, which we use to project movies from our laptop. No way can this little tripod keep a projector up-right when the HDMI cable is plugged in (not to mention if you have the AC plugged in too). Inexpensive and probably works fine if you're using an SD card or something, but not if you have "heavy" cords plugged into the projector.
Fast delivery, one week from order to delivery. Arrived in excellent condition.This is a great tv at an excellent price. The picture is fantastic on all channels I pick up with my Cox cable subscription. It's difficult to tell the HD channels from the regular channels, they all look super.There is a 120hz model out now but I can't imagine it has any better picture unless you've really got the vision of a hawk. Buy this one and enjoy it, the price can't drop too much at least for the next year from where it is now.
These cds are great quality for the price.. they came in excellent condition and do everything we need,,,why pay twice as much for the same quality?? these are proven too..we have used them before many times....if you want a great product for a great price...this is it...
And I got a great deal on them too. Only thing I don't like is the rear and side speakers are a bit difficult to mount. For the price I definitely recommend though!
I wanted a small camera which took good pictures and good video. the size on this camera is great which allows for me to take it anywhere.The picture and color quality are very good, not great, but very good. For the size, I can't complain.The video quality was pretty good at the time I bought it (17 months ago) and the camera has taken a few knocks over the time I have owned it. Be sure to have a large SD card for the videos.For the price and all around qualities, I am really happy with this purchase.
This system might be ok. I would need an instruction manual first. The system came without the manual and nobody seems to be able to find one. Apparently this is a new system so there are no manual available for it? One problem that we may or may not be able to fix is the input level for the DVD player. The volume level can not be adjusted on this system it is alway playing TOO LOUD. So loud actually, that we can't even use the system because it is TOO LOUD. We might eventually be able to adjust the input volume level but we will need an instruction manual to do it. Since there are no instruction manuals available we won't be able to turn it down, or live with a system that performs this way. I am sure I will eventually have to return this item.
Not only do I own a pair of these great speakers, but I also decided to build my home theater system around them. I have the S38's for surround, the S-Center speaker and not one but two PB12 subwoofers (I like a lot of bass)! Action, science fiction and horror movies are truly brought to life with these speakers. My CD collection has never sounded better. I have a Sony receiver rated at 120 watts per channel and so far I have not been able to turn it up even half way, that's how efficient these speakers are! So, if you want to rock the floors and walls, put a permanent smile on your face, and put a frown on your neighbors faces, check these speakers out, you will not be disappointed!
I bought this to keep my Canon Vixia HFS100 safe( go figure right?), and to also carry my extra supply's with it. It does all these things, it is really great. I no longer am afraid to bring my camera with me places, and also never have to worry about losing my lenses, cords, etc. I would recommend this to anyone thinking about getting this.
...it works as expected. Just like some of the other reviews it was hard to attach it for the first time then all the other times it goes right in without a problem. If fact I used it with my binoculars this morning to look at the crescent moon. Because Bushnell has this product is why I purchased it and their binoculars.
I was very excited to receive the Creative Zen Vision W in the mail. As soon as I opened it, I charged it (be sure you peel off the sticker), and began to upload most of my music. I was surprised with the speed of the uploads, which was so much faster than my old mp3 player.The only video file I have uploaded so far took a while, because it had to convert, but I haven't played around with the video feature yet, so I can't comment on that. The pictures take a long time to load, which can become frustrating, but the quality and sharpness of the photos is great. The built-in speakers also sound very good, and I was delighted to hear how loud they actually were. I like how the player counts how many times you have listened to a particular song, although it does not have a feature for uploading that count onto tracker websites like last.fm, which is disappointing.My only complaint would be how the menus go back to the very top every time you go back to them, rather than where you left off. So far battery life hasn't been a problem, but the bulkiness and rather large size might be an issue. I didn't realize the dimensions of the player when I ordered it and I got the 30GB so I cannot imagine what the 60GB looks like.The only other thing I want to mention is organizing the music you have uploaded. It might be just my computer, but the little program that came on the cd takes a very long time to modify the tracks and always freezes.Other than that, almost everyone who has seen it has been impressed and I definitely recommend this product.
didn't work idk if its the cable or my monitor the other cable one i got works this one dose not i would send it back but its not worth it im sure i got a broken one but hey its happens thanks anyway.
Bought this universal remote because 1) it was cheap, 2) replacing the original remote for 12-year old Magnavox 25" t.v. (that remote held together with rubber bands, the button-pressing becoming harder and harder, less and less responsive), and thought, since Philips owns Magnavox, that this remote might work on the t.v. 3) and if it also worked the Samsung combo dvd-vcr player (1.5 years old), that would be a plus.Purchase went great -- got the remote (on Fri., in Fla.) 5 days after buying it (on Sun.). Set-up of remote was also great. It immediately turned on the 12-year-old Magnavox t.v., and using the codes listed in the manual, we got the Samsung combo dvd-vcr to turn on after a few tries. The instructions in the owners manual are simple, and clear.The remote works both the t.v. and combo dvd-vcr fine. The only thing it doesn't do is switch between the dvd and vcr functions of the combo. To do that we have to either 1) press the button that switches between dvd and vcr on the front of the unit when we put in a dvd or video tape, or 2) press the button that does that on the unit's remote.So ... 5 stars. Works great. Is light-weight. Simple to set up. Recognized both our t.v. and combo dvd-vcr unit. And doing that -- for the price -- makes it a great bargain. Thank you Philips. Thank you Amazon.
I purchased this product with high hopes. The product is made well and the overall look is very modern & attractive. However, there are two major issues that made me send it back:1. The cover that slides on the top of the mount DOES NOT have any type of cutout or punch-out to run your component wires out the top of the cover to the tv or outlets - it is completely solid. This makes no sense at all from a functional design standpoint. This could be easily fixed by the Omnimount engineers by either cutting an area in the cover for the wires or providing an optional punch-out.2. Their is NO bottom cover to the mount, so the bottom remains completely open. If you are mounting near the floor this is not a problem as no one can see underneath. However, if you are mounting your tv high on the wall (bedroom for instance), then the bottom is completely open and the mount looks quite unfinished, if not ugly. Again, Omnimount, provide a cover similar to the top cover - but again, with a pre-cut opening for the wires (or an optional punch-out). If you are mounting this high on the wall, you will likely be running the wires out the top only as the outlet will likely be located behind the tv. For some reason, Omnimount didn't figure on anyone ever mounting a tv on the wall above sitting eye level.Summary:Mount has lots of potential if they fix these glaring errors in design. I'd look elsewhere until then. You can cut a hole in the top cover if you are handy and are mounting at a lower wall height where the opening on the bottom won't be seen. I don't think it's worth the effort frankly.
this cassette adapter works perfectly! just what we needed to use our ipod in the car cassette player (yup, it is an old car). no problems with it and we've been using the adapter for several weeks.
A high quality gold-plated cable! I just wish I tried this one earlier...instead of using the one that came with my DVD player!
Takes great pictures.The battery life [is not good]. Dead after 20 pictures.
I love this track ball. Using a mouse over the past couple of years I had forgotten how great a trackball could be. I originally picked it up because it was small and would be easier to control than the standard built in laptop controls, but now I'm thinking of getting more of them for the office and my desktop at home. I consider it the top of my must have list for left handed equipment!The positives:1. It is truely ambidexterous, since the main button is the trigger under the trackball one can use it with either hand without changing the mouse settings. I carry it everywhere, because I can log onto the network plug into a spare USB slot and go. When I log off I just unplug and the right handed setting for the machine remain intact.2. seamless power point. It's so small I can tuck it into the palm of my hand. no more stopping to reach for a mouse or keyboard buttons, asking coworkers for the 'next slide', or fighting with the IRDA settings or batteries in a wireless device.3. I've discovered it's an improvement on the mouse scroll wheel - by holding down the left button and using the track ball I can scroll both horizontally and vertically.4. Mouse tag - with both the track ball and the regular mouse connected to our desktop my kids have discovered a whole new dimension to their video games. I now longer have to put the 1 player games in 'time-out'; they are suddenly 2 player, whoever is quickest to click gets a turn. Even office applications have become fun for them.negatives:1. If you aren't used to a trackball it will take some playing with your mouse acceleration settings to customize this product. As I said you can use it anywhere, but unless one does some customizing it can take a moment to move the pointer across the screen (of course this added control is convenient in graphics applications such as illustrator and gimp).2. durability - It just seems flimsey, as if the plastic pieces barely fit together. I haven't had any problems after months of toteing my track ball everywhere, but I carry it in a special compartment of my backpack and I've never dropped it. If you are hard on equipment this might not be the product for you.3. I've had trouble getting my Linux box to recognize the USB device, but it works with the PS/2 adapterHave fun! :)
These are acceptable for the price, but don't expect a room full of bass. And don't try to blast the neighborhood with them, you can't.
For special people I am asked to write a personal poem for their special event. This beautiful blue metallic frame was just perfect for my niece's Wedding Poem. It will hold a special place for all to view in their home.
I burn 100's of CD's a year and have tried a bunch of different brands. These are my go to, I won't even look at anything else, I can't remember the last time I had a bad disc or if I have ever had one. They also print great and look fantastic. I print with all Epson cd printers.
Performs as advertized without the need for aditional software (in windows XP). Kinda big, but this is a minor criticism.
If you have a large basket 12 inch sub these wont fit it very well without a spacer of some sorts but good grill.
As entry level PDA's go, you will be hard pressed to find a unit better then this one. Compared to the m105 and visor deluxe, all those units pale in comparison. For its price there is no pda that can buy what this clie gives you. Its the only entry level PALM unit that gives you expandability through the memory stick but it is also battery rechargeable. Although the screen is still monochrome and not hi-res like higher end siblings, its screen is still one of the brightest and clearest around. Using SONY's "STAMINA" lithium batteries, this unit just goes on and on.If you're thinking about buying a PDA for the first time but don't want to spend too much money, forget the m100 series. Go with this unit. You wont regret it.
The Gateway router has great performance, with WPA security and 4 port switching this product competes head to head against linksys and other 802.11g routers.Plus Gateway technical support is far superior over any other support organization
I run an hour a day in all weather. I've tried over 20 brands and styles of earphones for running. These are the most comfortable, most stable fit I've found. In winter, simple ear buds with a hat to keep them in place are good, otherwise these are waterproof and the best I've found. Sound is good too. They come with a clip, convenient case and three alternatives for fit. I just ordered a second set.
I have used these for everything from game backups to home movies. They can do it all!! Memorex is probably one of the best companies in the DVD business and I would recommend them to anyone.
I love it! Got it for my husband for christmas and its been great!!! Sound is good and every thing works . Was very happy with the price that i got it for .
Expensive per print, perhaps. I have an excuse: grandchildren. These photos go into their albums. Pictures of times they won't remember. I want to look reasonably good in my pictures with them. I have ordered less expensive photos online from various places and I have been disappointed by the colors. Who wants to be remembered looking sallow as well as wrinkled? I can almost always get a better result from these print packs and printing from inside Photoshop or just Elements. The colors are great and the paper feels heavier and more expensive. As often as I order online, I still miss ordering the exact print a family member might want. These packs are easy to load, no anxiety when changing the cartridge. No funny colors on my hands.
I've had this printer for over a year now. 1500 pages later the introductory cartridge is still going strong (you have to make sure you print in "econo mode"). It's fast, quiet enough, and reliable. I've only had problems with the drivers (on XP) a couple times but turning the printer on/off or reinstalling the drivers easily makes that go away. I've only had a total of 2 jams on this printer but they were completely my fault and were easy to remove.Definitely DO NOT pay $250 for this. I believe I got mine off Amazon for around $70 or so. But this is a good personal printer and I'm satisfied with my purchase....much cheaper in the long run than an inkjet. If you plan on printing more than say 20 pages per day, you might want to look at a beefier model.EDIT: 7/1/09Well, as an addendum to this review 9 months later, I recently had to change the print cartridge. I replaced it with a generic since I don't really care if it explodes or not when it costs half the price (the cartridge was a little off on first use but now prints the exact same as name brand). I have experienced the driver corruption problems that other people talk about, but it didn't take me more than 20 minutes to fix- just rotations of turning the printer on and off, rebooting windows, and reinstalling the driver worked for me. I'm not sure of the exact cause for this but it has only happened twice is 2 years, so it's not a deal breaker.Also, another "con" I've noticed is that this printer does *not* always print perfectly straight...meaning the text sometimes prints at a slight angle with the side of the paper. This is because the mechanism that grabs the paper grabs it off-center. Really it's only noticeable when I'm printing 9 PDF pages per sheet side.Overall, I think this printer could break today and I'd still say it was worth the 70 bucks + 30 for the generic replacement toner.
I think these are one of the best sets I have heard for the size and price. The highs the bass are great and the volume they can attain is intense for their small footprint. I listened to a 1/2 dozen types at the store before deciding on these. Yes, they are a little pricey but that is Bose and many cases they do have superior products in the various classes of speakers.Another reason to go test several products is that we each have a unique sense of hearing things and some of like more bass, some more treble and so on so testing this type of product is key as you may like sounds I don't and so on. Highly recommend these for a computer set up and you have adjustable volume on the sub thus lessing the "thump" or bringing it up. The "pod" for on/off and the ring volume are great along with two headphone jacks in the on/off "pod"So for me and the music I have listened to has way out performed my expectations for their small size and only three speakers. I have a 7 channel onkyo system for HDTV and music as well which is way superior but I would expect that from a $1000 large system with 7 channels of sound.As others did, buy two or three and test them or as I did test them in the store, bring music or DVD with you and test these items before buying. Of course you can't go wrong on Amazon with no tax and free shipping and 30 days returns policy. Keep all your packaging until you are sure.
I needed this so that I could use my headphones (the basic white earbuds that come with iPods) in the 1/4" jacks in my clinic. Works perfectly: snug fit and a little "click" when it's in all the way.
This case is basically a camera cover. It uses the camera's strap and it has no pockets or space for anything besides the camera. I use a slightly larger case that can hold an extra battery and a few other things instead of this.
Looking for something simple and compact this is it. Would've liked paper instruction booklet. It froze when I was on a plane and could'nt go online to find out know what button to press to unfreeze it.
My wife couldn't stand all the remotes we had laying on the coffee table. Like most of you ... I have: TV, DVD, VCR, Game System, DirecTV DVR, Surround Sound Receiver and I even have an old Laser Disc player.I bought this remote to see if I could narrow things down to one remote.SETUP: You hook the remote up to your PC and it connects you to Logitech's Website. You run a little program telling Logitech what equipment you own. Then you download files back to your remote ... and POOF ... and everything worked from one remote.It's kind of cool. If you are like me ... your wife couldn't play a DVD if her life depended on it. Now she simply pushes a buttons to watch a DVD. The remote sends out a series of commands similar to: Turn on DVD player > Turn on TV > Put TV to the input where the DVD comes in > turn on the Surround Sound Receiver > Put surround sound receiver to the input that the DVD player comes in. It works great at the touch of one button.Works flawless for me.The layout of the remote is pretty straightforward. I would say for watching TIVO, the TIVO remote is better for rewinding and stuff. These buttons aren't as nicely positioned. But I'm getting used to it.TIP: You can download images from the internet to put on your remote screen of your 16 favorite channels. You use the "media" button to bring them up on screen.====Dec 31, 2012 update ... still working great!
I was looking for a good quality mid-level ink-jet all in one and compared many different products: Lexmark, Epson, Canon, and HP. I picked the HP because it offered high, near photo quality printing with good, simple and fairly quick scanning/copying, and in an acceptable size. I really liked the display screen and the full size flatbed scanner (vs. just sheetfeed) although I would have liked both for multiple document scanning/copying. I've printed about 50 pages so far (ranging from simple word documents to full color flyers) and the included starter ink is still showing close to full. Overall great value.
This is the best mp3 for running. This I think is by far the best dollar to tune ratio I've found. It comes with earbuds and a small armband, which are very comfortable for running. I don't even notice I'm wearing it. It holds approx 2+ cd's and has a long battery lifetime. Holds the perfect amount of songs for an 1-2 hour workout. Great quality. The fact that it uses the same cable to sync/recharge with the computer makes it virtually idiot-proof. Just don't lose your cable...;-)BTW- I had trouble converting the Windows Media Player (wma) files to mp3 (which is what the player uses) and the Virgin helpdesk was awesome. They walked me though it step by step. I did however, end up downloading a free converter program for windows media player. Why can't microsoft ever play well with others???
No problems with this unit so far. I downloaded 350 songs and itplays them as listed with great sound. I did replace the headphones and am glad I did. No complaints and can't wait to add about 1000 more songs. Buy this unit and forget the IPOD,
The items arrived individually wrapped, with screws and labels that hide the screw holes. The wall plate is made from a sturdy plastic which is great. It isn't cheep and flimsy.As one review pointed out, you can buy them in bulk for cheaper. But the price is right if you only want a few.
THE RESPONSE WAS VERY SLOW. tHE SELLER DIDNT HAD A NUMBER TO CALL. I DIDNT RECEIVE THE ITEM. REQUESTED FOR CLAIM.
At first I loved my new camera, but one day it started letting in too much light, so I took it to the authorized retailer and though it was only a few months after purchase, they claimed there was a small ding on the cover so the warranty was voided (which I'm certain there was not, but it was shipped out for repairs so there was no way of proving it) They charged me over $100 in repairs including charging me for the dock that I brought in which never worked. They wouldn't understand that I hadn't bothered to bring just the dock in for repair previously since the closest place on their site was almost an hour for me and I don't have enough need for a dock to warrant the trip. Regardless, they insited on charging me for a new one now aswell as for the repairs I originially brought it in for even though I told them that if they were going to charge for it I didn't want it.I took it home and it was always a bit too sensitive to light...a few months ago the camera also started givign me a hard time with charging and now won't charge at all! I'm going to buy a new battery, but I'd rather just chuck it than pay for repairs again.I won't be buying another fuji.
I have had nothing but problems with this mouse since I got it!! First of all, as the other reviews state, it is almost impossible to open the mouse to change batteries.Second of all, and more important, sometimes you can power on the mouse to work, most times it doesn't work at all. I will sit holding the receiver and mouse buttons, trying to connect them, for what seems like hours, with absolutely nothing happening. Kensington is great -- when I complained, they sent me a new mouse -- same problems.I am going out today to buy a new mouse - different brand.
Wonderful product, never a problem and keeps both the office and personal items organized, cost effective and easy to use, tape lasts and never a problem, we advise planning ahead on labels to save waste type all at one time instead of empty space. We have used on items that have gotten wet and all labels still strong and good
First Id like to say the product and delivery were fine. I followed all the instructions provided by Mike Murphy. They were accurate. Please add two.1) As you remove the cover to the ups back it up a few inches and remove at least one of the battery leads. This insures there is no current on the circuit board. Then continue.2) On re-assembly slide the cover almost all the way into place then attach the last lead before making that last inch of push on the cover.If you don't, you stand a chance of the cover touching the back of the circuit board and cooking the whole UPS. Then you are out the cost of the batteries and you still have to replace the UPS. By the way I should know better. So those of you who don't know better you stand a chance of cooking yourself. When these batteries are live you have high curent and possible high voltage in there.
I have been using the Samsung ML-1710 for a few weeks now. I use it in an office, where I am often printing on blank paper, but also need to print on letterhead and envelopes pretty frequently. I've been impressed with the speed and print quality of the 1710, but it has some quirks you might want to consider before you buy it. As others have mentioned, it takes a long time to warm up (to receive the data from the computer) and it's noisy while doing so. To use the manual feed tray - which I do for envelopes and letterhead - you have to go in and tell it to use this feeder and then set the option back to use the regular paper tray. Other printers I've used seem to be able to figure this out on their own. You also have to wait for the printer to warm up before putting anything in the manual feed tray, otherwise it just cycles through and comes out with nothing printed on it. The most annoying thing is that envelopes come out with light printing on them, as if the &quot;toner save&quot; feature is on. I have contacted tech support about this. They sent me a &quot;firmware upgrade,&quot; a software program that's supposed to fix the problem, but I couldn't get it to work on my computer or a co-workers. I contacted tech support again, but they didn't have any other solutions other than to send it back to them to have the upgrade installed. So I guess I would say, the printer is not bad for the money, and it has its good points, but you will have to tolerate a few annoyances (and, probably, light envelopes).
Buying this printer is what one gets when one doesn't do the research. It has a great marketing line, but the devil is in the details.Expect high quality printing from this rather large and foreboding device. Used as a stand alone printer/copier/fax, it will do the job well for quite some time.Unfortunately, I didn't buy this for just the printer/copier/fax. I was seduced by the marketer's siren song of "scan to folder" and "scan to email" and was consumed by wet dreams of the paperless home office.Alas, my friends at HP have engineered a printing software suite that rivals the bloatware produced by my friends at Adobe. Who knew a printer driver could launch so many processes, reserve so many memory allocations, and take custody of so many CPU cycles.Be warned. The higher features of this machine absolutely require it be connected to a work station either through USB or Ethernet. Be warned also, that any third party firewall software will most certainly impair the communication between devices. Be warned thirdly that if you travel with your machine of choice, that the bloated printer manager will chew on resources while you are away from the mother printer. Turning off the bloat-ware in the system tray is best done by UNINSTALL.If you want a printer/copier/fax, there are probably better devices out there. If you need the fancier functions, there may be more elegant solutions than this device. If you are not a fussy technology worker, with a home computer that never leaves home, then this machine is fine. If you ARE a fussy technology worker, brush up on your registry editing skills and backup before install.
to the guy that claims he can break it by pulling on itI would ask, with what?I just used a good bit of it to install speakers in my pick up truck and its sturdy well insulated wire. I can not imagine you "broke" it by pulling on it with your hands perhaps your car bumper.cant beat the pricing my local how to store wanted 50 cents a foot for wire that was not as good.
I've used several Apple keyboards... my trusty old Apple Pro black and translucent keyboard wore out...so I had to find a replacement for my Mac Mini, and I think I like this one better than the more expensive Apple offerings. I like the tactile feel and sound of the keys.... the sharper, more mechanical "clickity-clack" recalls classic mechanical keyboards of old. However, the key action is both light yet solid feeling, and if you're a fast typist, this keyboard won't get in your way. I find that I work smoothly and swiftly with it. Its lightweight plastic construction in construction and very thin, but everything seems to be fairly tight and well put together. It has all the buttons you'd expect from an Apple keyboard.... power button, CD eject, volume keys, etc... as well as two USB ports. It also has an old-fashioned pen/pencil groove in the top of the keyboard, which is a nice touch. It won't appeal to the more brand conscious *cough*snooty*cough* Apple customers, but to thrifty Mac owners, it's a delight. I don't think you can beat it for the money.
I got this device for about half the Amazon listed price with an Amazon reseller which made it worthwhile. I am not sure I would have bought it at full price. This card reader is a great device with many features. The ability to transfer files between mutiple card formats and especially flash drives is outstanding. The fact you can do this without a computer is amazing. I have used it on the road to share files from my digital camera to a friend's flash drive and to transfer files between flash drives when a PC was not available. I keep it in my laptop case and use it as a PC card reader. All in all a very nice compact and convenient device that I didn't know I needed until I got one.
Acceptable speed with enough space for this SD card,Viking's card is reliable and affordable. Never fail to deliver.recommended, also I only recommend cards that are below 1GB,since the bigger the capacity, the fast speed it needed toprovide the flexibility. i.e., bigger size, you need faster speedto bring performance to the max in your Digital Cameras.
a great investment. i owned my camera for more than 4 years and took thousands of images. i knew it was time for a new camera but in the meantime, i chose to replace the battery. Great item. Reasonable price too!
I needed a replacement case for my Canon A530 Camera. This one arrived as described by the seller and fits nicely! I am satisfied with the case!
It took seconds to set up and seconds to learn. I've had it three months, and it works as it's supposed to. Glad I bought it.
For quick and simple picture calibration, this is exactly what it claims to be. I hope an actual ISF professional would be a bit more involved than this. It marginally improved my DVD settings, except my problem wasn't with my DVD picture, it was more my satellite I was trying to fix. But now that I give it some thought, I guess all calibration DVDs are by definition only designed to work with DVD settings. Glad I didn't spend more than I did on it.
I bought this to attach to a hard drive so that I could use it in conjunction with our Blu-ray player. It does what it's suppossed to do. Although, one of the fans developed a motor problem. It doesn't happen all the time. But it can be annoying (the motor gives off a whining noise when it's having problems).
Previously owned a LG upcoverting DVD player, but this one is ten times better. I have found the picture and audio quality outstanding. The player came with an HDMI plug which was a huge upgrade from my component cables on the LG.
The packaging doesn't say the gauge size. All it says is "heavy duty speaker wire" and it is made by GE. For all I know it it could be 16 gauge.
I've bought this mount from Amazon along with my Panasonic 42" Plasma Television which I just received a couple of days ago.Mount is of sturdy construction, well built, and all the mounting hardware came in separate labeled bags along with easy to follow instructions.Installation is straightforward, and with a bit of common sense, this should be a doable project for anyone who owns a drill and a (large) Phillips screwdriver.I've posted pictures so you can see how easily this is done (in the customer images section above).
Performed as expected. Noticeable improvement in sound quality from my new Onkyo Home Theater system. Speaker wires supplied by Onkyo appeared to be 18 gauge, perhaps even 20 gauge, too small for this application.This 14 gauge wire has twice the diameter and three times the current carrying capacity when compared to 20 gauge, quite an improvement.Highly recommended.
Joel Achenbach is on a quest - &quot;a search for life and truth in a very large universe&quot; as the book is subtitled. As is the case with many a personal quest, Joel isn't always exactly sure where he's going, or often where he's been, but that's part of the mystery - and the fun.Achenbach wants to know where we (life) came from, how we operate, if we have neighbors, and how to find (and perhaps visit) them. Finding a bit of underlying cosmic purpose along the way would also be useful.As he mounts his quest, Achenbach manages to talk with people involved in all aspects of cosmology, astrobiology, space exploration, and the popularization of science. He also devotes a hefty amount of attention to &quot;non traditional&quot; resources. In so doing, he applies honest inquisitiveness and a satirist's wit with equal measure upon all he meets.This book often resembles a curious cross between Hunter Thompson's &quot;Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas&quot;, Carl Sagan's &quot;Cosmos&quot; and Robert Pirsig's &quot;Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance&quot;. That is, it is part satire, part fact, and part introspection. As Achenbach makes his way, he finds himself advised by the likes of Carl Sagan, Dan Goldin, Bob Zubrin as well as UFO abductees undergoing hypnotic regression in a Las Vegas motel room, UFO believer Joe Firmage making his billions in Silicon Valley, and a plethora of others from science and society.Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of this book is how Achenbach manages to weave this book of personal wanderings in with a retrospective on Carl Sagan's life. Sagan was clearly fading when Achenbach wrote the book. As he faded (at least as captured by Achenbach from their conversations) he seemed to do so in a fashion that gracefully framed both his accomplishments as an individual and as a deft public communicator of wonder and awe.Just as Sagan was leaving this life, new and more fascinating questions about life and the universe began to supplant older ones that had been answered during his career. He left just as curious - perhaps more so - than he lived it. While Achenbach ends his written account all the better for having made the journey, he also remains just as mystified (perhaps more) as did Sagan by the question of life in a very large universe than when he started. That's fine - since all of us, whether we care to admit it or not, have to confront this sooner or later.A note about style: I have lost count of the books on space I have read over the years. This book had a freshness in approach that I had not encountered before - with the exception, perhaps, of the fictional &quot;The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe&quot; and some of Timothy Ferris' writings. Sagan's lofty phrases (&quot;we are made of star stuff&quot;) not withstanding, books about space and astrobiology all tend to be a little too serious - and take their topic and its practitioners a bit too seriously at times. These books also tend to draw an artificial line between the science as seen by its practitioners - and the perception of that science, and the universe around us, by the remaining 99.99% of humanity. Achenbach is not afraid to rattle some cages, make some jokes, and prod people to examine corners of topics they'd otherwise ignore.While many (including myself) think that UFOs, alien abductions, and Big Foot are nonsense, a substantial portion of the rational public are not as ready to dismiss such ideas out of hand. While it is, I suppose, the responsibility of scientists to educate the public about the facts, they need to appreciate that the &quot;humanity&quot; they often see spreading across the stars may well want to do so for reasons not altogether factual or rooted in &quot;science&quot;.I am not suggesting that all books on this topic need to devote attention to these matters. But I do think it would help a number of authors to re-examine their view on things from the perspective of your average Star Trek or X-Files fan - as well as from the viewpoint of the soccer moms and the members of Generations X and Y.Regardless of whether we use the scientific method or TV Guide as a means to understand life in the universe, there is a rather pervasive, collective desire by humanity to go &quot;out there&quot; and see what we can find. Only when we can come to fully understand the many facets of this collective desire will we be truly ready to go and actually explore the universe. This seems to be foremost in Achenbach's thoughts as he makes his way.With this approach in mind, and a congenital case of practiced irreverence and impishness, Achenbach gets inside the heads of the people he encounters. In so doing, you get a chance to understand a bit more about the people who actually do the science - and why they do it. Moreover you get an idea of what the person sitting across from you on the bus might think about all of this.I encountered Achenbach a large number of times over several years as he wrote this book and was at a number of events depicted in this book. I also know many of the individuals he encountered and the projects they work on. His portrayal of both the serious and the silly, and of the profound and mundane rings true with my own experiences. As such, I can honestly say that I wish I had written this book. It needed to be written.
I purchased my FD75 for the birth of my second child as I have not captured too many images of my firstborn and I knew I just needed a gimick to get going. Well, it worked! I take pix almost every day of my family, friends and everyday objects. Living in a different state than the rest of my family has been hard but now we all feel a lot closer sharing pix all the time (my parents have a FD75, too.)As for prints, I have gotten good 4x6 prints from Ofoto.com and have been very pleased with the quality. Only upon colse inspection do they look less than lovely. As a dedicated scrapbooker I am really quite pleased with the quality. I've even gotten some nice 5x7 Sepia toned prints.I have only good things to say about this camera. Disregard the reviews of &quot;one star&quot; as it seems that these people did not do their research and wanted pro-quality prints from this little (low mega-pixel) wonder.GREAT CAMERA!ps This format works really well with my dinosaur of a computer... I don't have a UPC port and the floppy disk was a deciding factor for me. Very nifty feature.
For christmas 2004 I bought my first Brother MFC-210C, to replace the old Hp 710 printer and my Acer Vista scanner. We, me and my 2 daughters (18 an 21) and my youngest son (13) have been using it at home for more than 7 months. We all, are extremely happy with the Brother quality of prints, low noise and speed, that I am planning to buy a second one for my self so I leave the other to the kids. In adition to its really economical functioning, I recharge the ink cartridges (perfect kits and instructions from "The Printer Ink Warehouse"), having so more savings and better continuity of operation. It is beautifull and strong, a great deal. 100% recomended to any one.
It's a DVD lens cleaner.It works fine.The price was right.I've used it in all my computers and inmy home player. They all work fine, soI guess it did a good job.
I love my Zune - it is alot bigger and heavier than my son's IPOD which is a drawback, but it is very easy to use and I can plug it into my car's sound system - no more fumbling with cd's on my long drives on the freeway! The only disappointment - it was sold as "red" and it is actually a odd pink color. I also purchased the travel pack with it, which was a great buy, I have a car charger, so when the battery runs down in the car I can plug it in and keep on listening!
Needed something to play music. It was either change my factory cassette deck or get a cd changer. Instead I got this and an mp3 player. Way better! Now I can play 100's of songs vs the cd's.
Very Disappointing. The case isn't really made of aluminum at all but is actually just covered with a think textured flexible aluminum foil-like cladding which is glued in place. The aluminum cladding appears to be purely cosmetic in purpose but has noticeably buckled in places, separating from the thin inner supporting walls leaving areas vulnerable to ripping from sharp objects.The interior of the case is lined with a grooved hard foam into which fits several moveable partitions creating, at most, five smaller compartments. Unfortunately, the resulting compartments are much too big for most typical 35mm/digital SLR equipment such as cameras and lenses yet too small to hold something like a typical Bogen tripod.Overall, the case is rather flimsy especially considering the size of items it is intended to hold, doesn't appear to be of uniform quality due to buckling problems with the aluminum cladding - it really doesn't look anywhere near as nice as the photos - and doesn't seem very useful for storing or transporting typical SLR equipment. I doubt this case would survive for long outside a home or office.
My first satellite radio, I didn't need to spend 12.95 a month for bad reception. I just spent the last 1/2 hour walking around with the antenna trying to get reception, no different than FM. The radio is OK, only comes in the light colored wood and has an ugly white cord that could only look good in someone's kitchen. I also bought the extra speaker and sub-woofer, if your still set on one mine will be by the curb.
Not sure why Sony can't include a $ 1.00 HDMI cable with a $ 400 game system (PS3), but this cable works just fine to pump 1080i to our HD TV. At roughly $ 4 (including delivery), there's no apparent reason to pay more. Highly recommended.
I have layed off to purchase a ND filter for a very long time, but had never done it. Finally, I bought this one a couple weeks ago and love it. So far I've taken shots of streams and a waterfall, and been able to "smoke" the water like I was never able to before. I don't know why I waited so long. This is definitely a must for any photographer.
I use my Ipod Nano daily. This product is wonderful because it allows you to bring your music or audiobook ANYWHERE. For example, I take it to work, I bring it home and put it into my Ipod alarm clock, I take it in my car and have the tunes broadcast to through my radio, etc....I liked the Ipod Nano so much that I also bought a video Ipod so I can watch movies, film clips, etc.Worth every penny, but you might want to get the video Ipod as well because it does everything that the Nano does plus video. I love them both!
This is a great price for such a long cable. The same cable would have cost more than 10 times as much at Comp*USA or Best Buy. I have not had a single issue with this cable in over a year, and I will be buying all of my cables from Amazon in the future.
We have used the "Pentax K100D" for almost two years now and have been very pleased with the ease of use, quality of images, and great selection of accessories. One of the biggest selling points was the compatibility with my large collection of "K-Mount" lenses and macro photography equipment from my ME-Super 35mm days.The K100D is a fairly small DLSR and is great for people with smaller hands (like my wife).I really like that the anti-shake is built into the camera, allowing all of my old lenses to take advantage of the feature!The 18-55mm lens that was paired with the camera is very good quality and worth the extra money.Be advised, there is a newer Pentax camera out, thePentax K200D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lensthat replaces this model and could be worth a look.Overall, recommended!
I am frequently using this kind of paper for my Epson photo printer PictureMate P260 --> Good quality, the ink cartridgw is just sufficient for all the 150 prints. Live colors, looks profesional.
The reason I bought a 400 disk changer is that our house was destroyed in a fire, and the only disks that survived were in the sixty disk player inside the AV cabinet.So the 400 Disk Sony seemed like a good idea. Unfortunately, after a year I finally filled the unit past slot 200 and found it wouldn't play any of the movies (brand new movies) in any slot above 200. I moved movies from lower slots to the non-playing slots and they wouldn't play. I found that if I took a new movie and put it in the higher slot and then moved it to the lower slots it wouldn't play, BRANDED!The repair/replacement deal I could do without, I advanced the theory that the unused slots were brand new and should be treated as in warranty, Sony didn't agree. After all, am I supposed to play a movie in all 400 slots when new to ensure they work?Last Sony product I ever buy.
First of all, I rank this item high, because of it's affordability. Usually it is around 100 dollars. I believe only a brand &quot;LaCie&quot; offer cheaper, which I do NOT recommend those items.Anyways, to get back to this device, I need to back-up my files from the old computer, since I was getting a new computer. With USB 2.0, its speed is something to brag about.The unit doesn't look fancy or professional at all (plastic design) but the performance is still top of the line.Here are the minuses:1. With the weight of this unit and the AC Adapter, forget about carrying it around. The unit is not designed for that purpose.2. There is no on/off switch. you will have to unplug it to turn it off.Other than those problems, what you will get is an external hard drive, nothing less nothing more.For long~ term use, be smart and buy something more reliable. Invest more money for a fancier product.In my case, I only use it when I need to transfer big chunk of drive to anothe. For everyday use, PLEASE buy something better.
I'm generally quite pleased--the case is extremely convenient and well made--but it took some fiddling with the humidifier to get the humidity right. The first time I filled it with Propylene glycol, my hygrometer read an 80% humidity, which is much too high. I left it open to dry out, and tried again with a smaller amount of PG, and this time got an acceptable level of 70%.The case will do exactly what it's supposed to, and do it well, but make sure you're giving it the right PG level.
I highly recommend this replacement cartridge. It is working very well in my Laser printer. It is reasonably priceand performs admirably.
I love myGPX MP3 player. As soon as I plugged the cord into my computer, a program instantly set up the player and was ready to load my songs. It only has a few buttons, which make it easy to use. Just turn it on and press play. It can randomize or play songs again if you want. I use mine for exercise. It has taken a couple of beatings and continues to play like new! It is very kid friendly. My kids figured it out immediately at age 7. Great price for such a great product. I am glad I didn't buy an mp3 with a glass screen, as I would have broken it by now!
These days it's sort of a crap shoot buying high quality batteries instead of cheap junk. I never heard of this brand but so far it's working fine.
I wish I had come across a review like what I am about to write before I purchased this. It is awful sound quality. It did not work at all and I tried every single station I could have used. This sucks.
The good news is that these earphones will be satisfactory for any person that isn't too obsessed with sound. If you just want to listen to your iPod and want a similar-shaped/colored earphones, then these are perfect for you. You can take them anywhere and not have to worry too much about breaking them because they're extremely cheap.The bad news is that I broke my first ones without doing anything. The left earphone just fizzled out without any warning. I threw those away and gone another set, so I'm rating this product as if the price I paid was twice that listed.They're great beater earphones, and should be treated as such.
Wroks great at softening up the light, bought this for my Pentax 540FG and fits securley.
PRODUCT AS DESCRIBED, I RECEIVED AN IMMEDIATE EMAIL WITH THE CODE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT FOR PURCHASE AS OPPOSED TO BUYING IT IN THE STORE
Pros:All 7 amps sound great, Digital Dolby sounds great, Many different surround modes, HD over component and video format conversionCons:Always have to flip over double sided remote - Not a good layout, No HDMI inputs.Summary:This is a great quality receiver for a bargain price. I am only using it for the audio inputs, so I can't speak for the video performance. It has 2 coax and 2 fiber digital inputs which work great. I don't think I will use analog inputs again if I can avoid it.
great player for the price, love the upconverting.....only minus would be the bright blue light display, however I found out after reading the manual (who does that anymore) that you can dim or shut them off
The RCA antenna couldn't look more ordinary, but it can pull in most signals like those that cost several times as much.My only gripe is that one of the antenna cannot be screwed all the way in as much as the other. It does not affect performance.Update (9-5-2011):I bought two more last week. They are as good as my Terk amplified antenna, which cost $45. No problem with antenna screw thread for these two.
I never gave much thought to HDTV, even though everyone I knew that had it raved about it. Anyway, once my old tv quit working, I decided to go with this Sony. I am not a tv or gadget 'nut' so I wanted a tv that was user friendly but with a great picture. This Sony has an outstanding picture right out of the box (I've heard people talk about calibration, etc, but I'm more of a plug and play person). The HD channels are extremely clear and the colors are great. The standard channels are not nearly as good, but I think they suffer by comparison to the HD channels. I tried to cut a deal with several local stores, but none of them would come close to the Amazon price. It took about 10 days from the date I ordered the tv for it to get here, but it was well worth the wait. I am extremely happy with the picture and sound quality of this tv.
If you are looking for a great pair of headphones to use while running I would highly recommend these. I have about 500 miles on these headphones and I love them. They have yet to slip off for any reason while running. My next pair will be this same product.
This camera is everything I hoped for. It's easy to use, and definitely a point and shoot camera. There are also other features if you want o get more in depth, but the auto function takes great shots too.
I get a few video dropouts from importing video to my laptop from my MiniDV camcorder. But since this is the only time that I've ever had to deal with firewire, I rated it 5 stars because the video looks amazing! So I don't know if the dropouts are due to my hardware/software or this cord. Either way, the dropouts are negligible for personal video production so I highly recommend this.
This item actually came early! The shipping was great, but also, it works really well too. It fits my arm perfectly but is almost a little to big. It stays in prace when I go running and keeps my ipod nano safe. I would defenitly reccomend you buying this.
Man, i bought this camera about 3 weeks ago, and I am so happy with it. This camera is Great. I love it. I think I am going to marry it. I have bought a lot of cheap digital camera's from 1 to 3 mp but this is one is by far the best. With 10x optical zoom you can hardly beat this for the price. My only problems with the whole package was the software it came with. I had a few conflicts with it. I am using an Hp a520n running xp and the problems came when transferring the pictures to the computer via the included software. The funny thing is, the computer was brand new too and I was about to go out and buy a card reader for when I noticed that the computer had a 9 in 1 card reader right on the front panel! duh! So I just removed everything but the drivers for the camera and i transferred the pictures via the xd card. I also recommend getting re-chargeale batteries for this and keeping a charged set with you if you're going on trips. It comes with batteries but it used them up in two days. This camera takes some awesome photos, it even makes me look like an experienced ametuer. GET IT NOW.
Th sandisk mini memory card works beautifully and the adapter fits my disk reader perfectly. So far so goodProduct was also sent rapidly with "fair" postage
I bought this lens for my Nikon D5000. I did some research and read that it is compatible with my camera. When it arrived I found that the auto focus didn't work at all. I immediately got on the computer and started reading other reviews to discover that many other people had the same problem, or intermittent auto focus. After more research I discovered it was not compatible with the D60, D80 or D5000. I took it to a favorite hiking spot and took some photos with the manual focus. It performed well focus aside. During my shots there was a point where the auto focus worked for ten seconds. I took one picture with it activated, then went away never to be seen again.Auto focus issues aside this lens was good. Only downside is weight; it's extremely heavy considering no auto focus motor.
Disapointed that this product doesn't charge I-Pod. As a result I have had to return this product to exchange for another one. I still haven't heard from them for my refund it has been over two weeks!
I purchased this camera as a replacement for a stolen Canon SD300. The camera is very light and only slightly less compact than the SD300 (while having a much better grip). The 2" screen is bright with very high refresh rate. Similarly to the SD300, the user interface is easy to navigate and the camera rips through images very quickly. I actually prefer the interface and the number of manual settings of this Nikon. The lens is fantastic and provides very nice and crisp photos with little noise. I am very happy with its picture quality and plethora of manual settings. The auto-focus is, in my opinion, not as fast and robust as the Canon's 9-point AiAF. However, I still need to experiment with it more. Pictures taken in the macro mode are exceptional. In my opionion, this is currently the best compact camera in the $350 range. Highly recommended.
The product was ready to use right out of the box. No extra things to fumble around with. Small size not to take up any extra room. Great product.
Fine Product. Reasonable Price. But forget the Free Wireless Optical Mouse that comes up after you register the product. It's a trap and you will find yourself signed up for s $20.00 per month billing even if you never activate the account or use it. I am surprised Belkin would be a part of something like this.
I use these cd-r all the time. For the price its a good deal. Not once have I ever had a problem with anything I've ever used these for.
I am quite pleased with this little TV. It works as expected and I especially like the "monitor" capability for viewing output from other video cameras. The portability is a real plus.
you may just want to search or upgrade for the perfect set of cans now that you have heard what a $70 can sound like. I cannot even imaging music sounding better than these phones make them sound. I also have some px100's and porta pro's, and while those phones are awesome for the price, they do not come close to these, which are like $30 extra. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a set of these Grado's, but do not be surprised if you become addicted.The only con I can think about so far is that they look VERY retro, and they fit kinda loose on my head, and I am a big guy (6'1 220lbs) with a big head. They are also a little to bulky to use on the go, I just ordered some iGrado's for that, and another set of porta pro's for my wife. I am looking at getting the Sennheiser (sp) HD600 next as they are now under $300, if my wife does not kill me first, wish me luck, and enjoy.
It works okay if you record manually. It is hard to play back some times and when you use the voice activate,it shows the time used, but I cannot get it to playback.
The upconversion label on the 575 is misleading. This reciever will not upcovert component to HDMI. I bought this to run all of my electronics (PS2, DVD/Surround Sound, Camcorder, Laptop) up to my HDTV mounted on the wall, and it will not upconvert the analog signal to HDMI. It worked fine with the TV and surround sound, but not for the DVD player or PS2.
well i really liked this pen, stylus or pencil, whatever it is but it is really cool, i bougth a couple one for me and one for a gift to my principal, i knew she was going to love it, i always have trouble when swicthing from stylus to pen and so on, sometimes i can't find my stylus and its rigth next to me, and this pen takes that trouble away, you got to have one of these.
Bought this to switch VGA source between my PC and my Dreamcast videogame console. Found out afterwards that it needs the 5V power from the keyboard in order to switch.Works fine with PC's but be aware that this KVM only switches if it has the 5V input from the keyboard.Ended up buying a mechanical switch instead made by Inland. Total price for KVM box plus cables was about the same.
This splitter fits the bill and allows for easy connection of just about any device. I used it to connect speakers to a PS2 for the ultimate Rock Band experience at work, where a receiver and a TV was not available, just and conversion to VGA overhead projector. This Maxell worked like a charm.
I quickly got what I ordered
I love my iPod, but in my opinion, for the money it should have come with good ear buds (included ones are lame), a protective case (included one is useless but pretty), and a car charger. My only serious complaint is that the battery doesn't last as long as advertised. It will play audio for 20 hours ONLY IF you don't use the buttons. To fast forward, etc., takes lots of power. I was on a car trip listening to an audiobook and mine went dead. I had to find a store off the highway and purchase a car charger to be able to continue listening. You've heard the expression 'dollared to death.' I find that in owning an iPod, I have been 'forty dollared to death' buying necessary accessories. But the design is sleek and elegant, the sound (with good ear buds) is excellent, and the video is very, very good. Watching video the battery only lasts 2 hours. [...]. This is too bad because my local public library provides free downloads of audiobooks to almost all mp3 players except iPod due to Apple's unwillingness to enter into licensing agreements.
The performance of this product is not reliable at all and at some point you will need to contact customer support which is the worst I have ever had to deal with, they do not attempt to make the least effort to provide customer satisfaction.I bought a Zire 21, which worked fine for about two months, after which it broke. Basically the battery died when I attempted to do a hotsink, after which it would just not go on again and I had to send it back for repair. The worst part of this process is that they make you pay for the shipment of the Palm for repair, even if the problem is due to defects in their product. After receiving the repaired palm, upon the first use it broke again with the same problem. This time customer support was even worse with the customer rep. sarcastically suggesting I contact the CEO directly if I wanted a refund on my palm rather than a replacement. Do not buy this product unless you have the time to sit by the phone every other week to ask for repairs of the device.
The battery works fine so far. I have had it not more than 1 month so I wouldn't expect any problems. I bought two 3.6 V batteries @ 600 & 700 mah charge rating for smy Toshiba & Uniden cordless phones which both use the same batteries. I believe the cost of the 700 mah battery is high compared to a 600 mah compatible battery. I bought 2 batteries for Both stock batteries were 600 mah rated NICD. You can buy higher rated mah batteries but not lower ratings. The cost of the 700 mah battery was double of that I used for my Uniden phone rated @ 600 mah. I'm not sure the difference in charge time of 100 mah is worth doubling the cost of the battery. It makes sense only if you use your phone for great lengths of time between charges. The higher the mah rating the longer the charge the phone holds. Most of us don't need a higher than stock charge capacity. We usually charge our phones at night and start each day with it recharged. I suggest buying a battery at the stock mah rating and finding a battery that is compatible with your phone. Make sure the voltage rating is the same. This is a must! Many are interchangeable. Make sure the battery dimensions are the same (or a bit smaller) and the type of connection is the same so it fits in your phone and plugs in correctly. So many aftermarket batteries are compatible with lots of phones but aren't listed as such. Look at the connection in the online picture first. If it is the same check the dimensions for a battery that fits. Do you homework & you can save money. You can also use NIMH batteries to replace NICD batteries so long as the voltage rating is the same & the mah ratings are the same or higher than the stock one in your phone. The NIMH batteries are now the battery of choice from an environmental standpoint and are found in all new phones. The NICD replacement batteries are still made for the older phones that use them. You don't have to use them though. A NIMH battery of the same or higher rating can be used to replace your old NICD battery. They are cheaper as more of them are made. Any electronics tech can confirm this. Hope this saves money & some time.
When I picked up my EEE PC netbook I knew it needed a stick of memory to really work. And this did the trick. It was easy to install and took the netbook from sluggish annoyance to performing as a great machine to surf the web without having to lug a laptop or sitting at the pc.I would recommend this memory to everyone.
I actually bought this based off of the five star review on here. Nothing against that person's review. They were right for the most part, but the quality just was not up to my expectations. It's glaringly apparent it is some aftermarket product and the texture doesn't match my 01 Taurus's dash. Search elsewhere and you'll hear about it's cheap feel. It's easy enough to install and serves its purpose, but don't think you're getting anything special just because it comes with that "nifty" cd slot. You do get all the speaker cable you will EVER need (not that it matched my Taurus anyway). But seriously, if you can wait save for something else. The overall quality of this thing is NOT that good. It's doable, but you can definitely do better.
I'm not a photo "guru", so I don't get even in half of what this camera can offer in terms of manual or automatic setting. All I learned that you can set shutter in auto mode and it will do a job for you in any light. Then you can set the camera to shoot with background (like mountain view), and it will shoot few times focusing differently and the result would be clear picture everywhere, on you and on the mountains as well for example.So far I'm very happy with the camera.The only minor thing that I could enjoy more, that in the movie mode you cann't shoot the movie to the full capacity of your flashcard. It stops shooting after aprox. 2 minutes.
After purchasing a new mp3 player I was in the market for some better earphones since it's a know fact that cheap earphones are usually packaged with mp3 players to cut costs. Did as much research as I could and came to the conclussion that I would have to spend more then I had expected (almost as much as my mp3 player) to get some really good earphones. Based on the few reviews that I read on these earphones I gave them a try. The biggest plus for me was that they were earbuds and not earphones. What a surprise! They sound great! The earbuds actually have an extension tip that goes into your ear canal and it sounds amazing. Very comfortable to wear too.
The item arrived in due time, but it was for just the labels and spines. There were no jewel case inserts and no software. Very disappointed that the vendor hasn't corrected this issue by now.
It's difficult to review a product that wouldn't work when I plugged it into my computer. I currently successfully use three other flash drives. When I returned the Traveler 4,Flash Drive, at my own expense, and asked for another one to be sent to me, Digital Media refunded my money. Needless to say I won't be buying anything through Digital Media again.
I bought this set at a local retailer and had it delivered to my home by them. It worked for the first day, then wouldn't turn on the next day. After repeated calls (read *several* a day)to both Samsung and the retailer, a technician was sent and confirmed that the projection box was broken, a $1000+ repair. I told the retailer that I wanted a replacement set delivered to my house or the old set picked up and my card credited. Going into the third week, I've made over 30 documented calls to these two parties and still have a broken TV and no firm plans as to when I'll get a pickup and credit or a new set delivered. And I've never had my call returned even *once* from Samsung. Thank goodness this happened within 30 days of purchase or I'd be forced to deal with only Samsung. The local retailer's performance is unacceptable, but at least they call me back.Beautiful set when it worked, and I'm willing to accept that the set I got was a rare broken one. But the lack of support I've received from Samsung has convinced me not to buy another one. Buyer beware.
Easy to use and yet has some great advanced features.The picture resolution is fantastic and the colors are bright but balanced.
I know these speakers don't have the most impressive specs, but they sound awesome on my computer. They sound better and work better than some Altec Lansing ones I had that should have been much better but just weren't. In fact, I've had these for over a year now and they operate flawlessly, and seem quite durable. And they do sound amazing considering the somewhat low specs. I'll probably be enjoying these for a good long time to come.
A-Data Turbo SD SDHC 4GB Class 6 Memory CardFirst the card that you will get in the mail is not the one advertised at 150X. I bench tested the card and barely got 112X reading and 45X writing and neither speeds were stable. When you read the product details and the picture involved, you assume it will be a fast high performance card that you will be purchasing. But in reality you you will be getting a below standard card that its from A-Data but looks nothing like the one pictured. The price for it might seem good however when they charge you $7 per card to ship them when the actual package only cost about $3 to ship you are actually paying over 11 for a below standard card which is not a good deal. I will not purchase from here again and don't recommended either. A place that has no integrity doesn't deserve any type of business. I'm surprised they are linked to amazon.com.
This is a huge jump for me from a visor(palm os), as long as you like windows os you should be really happy with this pda. it is fast, has plenty of storage for apps and the colors are beautiful. it has multimedia, music, video and jpgs. with windows xp, the device appears as a networked resource when synched, which is very neat. i find that i am able to read books on this device, because the graphics are so good, unlike my palm. i have used the bluetooth capability, and it was moderately difficult to configure on my network. it does seem to suck up power, but i have never experienced powere loss. i have had it for 6 months now, and have only had to reboot the thing once, and it was the result of some crappy shareware.cheers...
Used this on vacation several times while snorkling. The video is really clear and this unit was really easy to use. My only complaint was the size but this was made to accomadate several different camcorders so this was expected. Works flawlessly.
This is my second Microsoft Ergonomic keyboard, only because all the letters wore off of the first one. I know you can order replacement stick-on letters, but this time, right out of the box, I applied clear nail polish in three coats on all the letters so they don't rub away. I use the keyboard many hours in the day and wish this wasn't a problem with keyboards in general. Otherwise, I do love the keyboard and it is excellent for wrist/arthritis relief as I type.
I love my ipod shuffle. I take it to the gym when I go or when I just don't want to listen to the rest of the world. It is really small and it doesn't take up a lot of space. It clips onto my t-shirts really well too. The greatest part of it is itunes. I no longer have to buy a whole album only to find that I only like one song on the album. I only buy the songs I like. I liked it so well I give them as gifts.
They seem to be working alright, no mishaps yet. The order came in a timely fashion and there is awesome clarity in the vocals on my system.
This is a good bag - very sturdy and well-cushioned, and it does a good job of protecting my gear in the rain. (I unfortunately got caught in a downpour, with a tiny umbrella, the first time I took it out.) I have a D40, which is on the smaller side, and the bag fits that, the kit lens and my 55-200mm lens, as well as the lens hood. (I should note that I have folded down the top part of the divider between the compartments, as it goes up too high and gets in the way.) I do find that the strap can get uncomfortable after a full day of carrying this around messenger-style, so a cushion may be in order.The bag has some interior pockets, including a mesh zippered pocket on the inside of the flap, good for small/flat items. The pockets on the front are hard to get into and the hidden pockets on the side (where the strap meets the bag) might as well not even be there. The front pocket (under the flap) expands open a bit, and within that is a mesh pocket with a velcro closure. This is practically useless as the mesh is flush to the bag and the velcro is pretty tough -- I can slide in a skinny moleskine notebook, but wouldn't put anything smaller in there for fear of being unable to get it out without pliers or tweezers. There's enough room in that front pocket for a magic/Jacob's ladder wallet and a small keyring. Luckily there is enough room in the rest of the bag that I can slip in some tissues for allergy season and a tiny travel bottle of sunscreen for the summer.I am not a gal who likes to carry more than one bag if she can help it, so was looking for something that would hold all of my gear, plus the basics of wallet, keys, etc. This barely fits that bill, but I was afraid that the next size up would be too big. Obviously if you don't take a second lens out with you, there's more room for all this other kind of stuff. But if you travel light (or make sure you always have enough pockets in your pants/coat/etc) this will do you well.
While the book was fun and the characters entertaining, the odd string of events were almost believable, but her explanation of computer functions hardly. However, I enjoyed the book overall as a good coming of age story about a young computer savant.
The build quality is not as great as Apple's, but the price is right. I can't find anything to really complain about.
I bought this for use with my DSC-H5. It's overkill for that camera because the camera is not really heavy enough to justify it. It's a LARGE strap and is pretty comfortable.
my scanner hasn't worked since the day i took it out of the box, installed the software, and the green light is on but when i hit scan it does nothing! looks like it's a dud. lol.
I bought this battery and a Kodak charger at the suggestion of a Kodak support person because my camera, Easyshare Z712 IS, drains batteries like no tomorrow.The KLIC-8000 is supposed to be fully compatible with my camera but it does not work. I was told by another Kodak support rep. to return the battery for a new one which I did and once again it did not work after being fully charged.I noticed some other reviews on this site are from people who have the same camera as me and the battery works fine for them. So obviously this battery is hit or miss. I recommend keeping the receipt should you buy this battery so you can return it should it not work.
Good little unit, smells reallly bad like gasoline like so manycheap chinese imports. I will go for the flip tripod.
I already had one of these and wanted to add a second monitor to my display. The color is good and the base is a very good height.
but I got rid of the printer years ago as it died shortly after the warranty (head got all clogged up). Bought a Canon Pixma which, so far, is going strong after 4 years. I donated the cartridges to my church. But this was a good off-brand and I recommend them.
I've been using the Maxi Matic MST-800V Elite Gourmet 8-1/2 quart slow cooker for about 2 weeks now. The good:--Relatively low price.--Big capacity means lots of leftovers for tomorrow.--Cooks well.I recommend this product, especially given the price : value ratio. It's worth it. I couldn't find any other slow cooker this large at a similar price.What would make it a five star cooker?The following:--The glass lid and the ceramic insert have gaps when one is on the other. Sometimes steam escapes through the small gaps, drying out the food. However, there is a specific combination of lid in one direction that fits better. I put stickers on the "good side" of the lid and the handle of the ceramic insert. When I match the stickered sides prior to turning it on, no steam escapes. Manufacturing the product so that this defect doesn't happen would be better.--An instruction manual that explains how the features actually work. For instance, the device as a "defrost" setting, yet the manual does not explain how this setting works. How long does it take to defrost by weight? Who knows. What temperature is the defrost setting at? Who knows.--A "keep warm" feature. So that once the food is cooked it can be kept warm until time to serve. Perhaps the mysterious "defrost" setting is also a keep warm setting, but, again, who knows?--The ability to set a timer and have the device go from say "high" to "keep warm" after X hours.--A built in meat thermometer (ok, maybe I'm dreaming, but...) that would ensure the device switches off when the interior of the meat reaches X degrees.If anyone reading this review understands how the defrost setting works, please add a comment and explain what you've learned. And if anyone from the manufacturer is reading this: a) fix your manual and b) comment here in the meantime to tell us how the defrost setting works.Given these issues, it's still a 4 star item. If you're looking for a large capacity cooker at a good price, purchase this item.Thanks.
If you are an individual such as myself who loves to take pictures but hates to walk around looking like a tourist, then the Olympus Stlus Epic 35mm is the best choice. It's so small that it can be comfortablely toted in a front pocket. Don't let its size fool you, its loaded with more than enought features for a point and shoot camera. The six different flash modes are impressive. An all around excellent camera.
I've been searching for some new earphones. These are the best I've found so far. My primary listening is audiobooks so I don't need uber high fidelity. What I look for is comfort. These are the first in-the-ear phones that I've found that are actually comfortable. The silicone ear buds come in three sizes and are very flexible so they conform to the shape of my ear canal pretty comfortably.I decided the smallest size fit me the best. To get the best sound you have to make sure they are fully seated down IN the ear canal. I have found this does take some getting used to. The silicone tips seal out surrounding noise very well. On the other hand, it does feel and sound like you have your ears plugged in your own head.Updated: I've decided I am not a fan of earbuds. They block out too much sound.
I bought the XL version of this bag back for my 17" Mac notebook five (maybe more?) years ago, and I've been very happy both with the bag itself and with the service from BBP.I often carry quite a bit in the bag, both in terms of computer equipment and books/papers/whatnot. The backpack mode allows me to do this comfortably, as opposed to single-strap bags, which inevitably lead to upper-back pain.It's great for cycling.It's got tons of pockets, so I can actually organize and quickly find all the cables, adapters, pencils, pens, papers, etc. that I carry.When one of the clips failed after many years of heavy service, BBP helpfully replaced the clips with metal ones...meaning the bag is probably going to last another five years, at least.Really, the only complaint that I can raise is a trivial one: carrying a pack on your lower back looks dorky...but if that bothers you, put it back in messenger-bag mode!
It was very easy to install and helped speed up my laptop! I am very pleased.
I love this navigation system. It is small which makes is better. Really easy to use, easy to search Points of Interest.
Since HDMI video and audio are a digital transmission, it either works or it doesn't. Digital means the data is converted to 1's and 0's, this cable does exactly that, transfers 1's and 0's! Those 1's and 0's are not going to look any differently with a $120.00 Monster cable. Save your money and go with a product like this one...
This HP 2200 is a terrific buy. The printer was clean and in good order, and I had it connected and working in 5 minutes.Great service from the supplier and quick delivery.
As others, I too have had the unit lock-up, freeze, and provide all one color (green) to the picture.However, I have found that unplugging it from the TV set (I use an HDMI connection) and replugging it will cause it to work just fine. Or for a freeze, unplugging it from the wall socket and replugging it will allow the unit to operate perfectly on the restart.I have had it now for six months. It's been doing this since the first week I owned it. I contacted the company while it was still in warranty; they were very nice. They said they would send me a new unit; they never did even when I contacted them repeatedly. They are long on nice and long an promises, but short on performance. (Sort of like their product.)Nevertheless, after six months it still works. As long as one can put up with the occasional lock-ups, and mono color green both of which are easily fixed, it's all right. It's malfunctons are anoying, but the unit operates. I doubt I'd ever buy another Humax product again, however.
Is this the correct card for to add data such as MP3s to a Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS?
I use this to connect my Mac laptop to my HD TV (with a mini-DVI adaptor of course:Mini DVI Male to HDMI Female Video Adapter Cable AD-MDVI-HDMI).Since the port I use does not transfer audio, I cannot comment on this aspect of it, but the video quality looks great to me -- just adjust the TV settings to suit. Realistically, for this to work you will need to have a good-quality TV and the correct adapter for whichever product you are connecting -- as we learnt on Sesame Street: co-operation makes it happen!Price was EXCELLENT. I bought this on Amazon because the stores where I live were selling it for around US$15... ridiculous.I wish it were a bit longer (15 feet was the other option and that was too long)... 6 feet SOUNDS like a great length but remember you may have to put it behind the TV and then allow some space so it will be slack rather than taut and straining... so if you can find one for 10 feet, that may be better based on the dimensions and furniture placement in the required room!Quality seems fair thus far (I'm not a techological person so the silver/gold plating argument is beyond me -- mine are gold as pictured), we'll see how long it lasts.There isn't much else to be said about a cord apart from whether it works or doesn't, and this one does! Hurrah!
I first got these when they were 99$, and they are a huge jump better than any earbud type headphones (like the stock ipod unit). Used these for a couple months and just recently acquired a pair of Shure E4g. the E4g's simply blow these away with a wider range of tones.A couple reviewers have given these e2c's bad reviews due to tinniness.. well if you have the right size earpiece, a good seal, and a quality mp3 (320kb/s or better) you will not have any tinniness unless it's supposed to be.the only downside to these is not being able to hear people talking, the "clump clump" of your own footsteps, and if you have the incorrect size plugs in you can get some ear soreness from adjusting them often. once you have a good seal you're good to go though.
I bought this to use with a Roku box. It's much thinner than any other hdmi cable I own. It apparently does not have the power to carry the video signal from the Roku box to the TV. When I switch it with the hdmi cable connecting the cable box to the tv, then both the cable box and the Roku box work -- I'm guessing the cable box sends a stronger signal. Spend a few bucks more, and get a better quality hdmi cable to avoid this problem.
This RIO Volt CD MP3 is great. I can fit 12+ albums on one CD. It was easy to learn how to navigate thru directories and files. The Song title scrolls across the display. The sound is great. It has an equalizer with setting such as rock, jazz, classical Bass. I take the RIO Volt on the subway and leave my bulky CD wallet at home. If you are looking for an affordable digital music solution, this is it. You can get CD-Rs for .50 and burn CDs with whatever music you feel like listening to and [throw] them when you get bored with them.
This is one of the few card readers that easily works for both mac and windows based systems. You do need to follow the instructions. Insert the card into the reader first then, insert both card and reader into your mac. After that it works like a charm.
An inexpensive sensor that can be a bit time consuming to adjust. Two or three sensitivity setting can require a couple of trips up the ladder if the sensor is out of the way. Generally works as advertised. See my short review of the main unit.
Hubby is a Firefighter and needed something small but durable to carry his Ipad and Kindle back and forth plus pen paper and some other odds n ends. This fits the bill perfectly. We like the velcro divider and the roominess. Lots of pockets and compartments. The strap is a bit short but nothing major, course for a 6' man most will be. :) So far so good, will see how it holds up but we are very happy with the bag now.
item works as advertised. sound quality was better than i anticipated. The headset is a little heavier than I'd like but it isn't too bad if only worn for a few minutes at a time. I doesn't go "through walls'. It is strictly line of sight and starts getting a little static at around 25 feet. The battery door on the headset is a little tricky to get open. All in all, it was worth the money to free of the wire.
I bought this to replace a 10 year old cassette adapter whose wire finally broke. I never imagined there could be any problems but this item causes my tape player to reverse directions back and forth about once a minute creating a 5 second break in playback. Since my old adapter worked flawlessly I know the problem is not with my cassette deck. The cord is also not configurable like my old adapter for different types of cassette players. Avoid this product and spend a little more money on something of high quality.
I have purchased now 3 of these keyboards. If you are accustom to the split keyboard design, this is an excellent keyboard ergonomically and practically as the keys are very responsive.
I find this a very usefull device. I am able to reach my PC with my Tungsten T in most of my house. Initially there were some things to work through. The drivers on the CD did not work. After talking to service, I downloaded the new drivers and installed them. Palm just came out with the patch required to connect to the internet through a PC via Bluetooth. Now I am sharing the connection throughout the house with BT, which is really nice.
I am extremely impressed by this pint size machine. It can play any format, recorded any way and in any region. I have brought about five of these and are now playing successfully in UK, India and US for the past year (works between 110-220 volts). This machine boasts Progressive Scan capability, but on HDTVs there is a noise bar (parellel lines running across the screen, faint but very perceptible in dark backgrounds) -- none seen on other TVs. And this is the best part, say the machine dies on you -- just get another one. Beats paying $50 on performance plans. One final note: those who have DVD+/-R recordings (specially movie back-ups), this one plays them vs. a Sony machine which wont (copyrighted movie backups typically skip or dont play at all on many Sony machines)
I bought this camera for my wife. She wanted one that was small enough to fit into her purse without taking up space. It was my aim to buy a quality camera that would not be outdated by the time Christmas was over with. This camera turned out to be a real gem. My expectations were surpassed. It takes great pictures that are equivalent and somewhat better than the digital SLR I bought two years ago. The buttons and features are easy to use and the display is very clear. The water resistance was tested on Christams day (It was very rainy that day) and passed with flying colors. Overall, I am happy with my purchase and will look to Olympus for future camera needs.
Received my 990Cxi yesterday and immediately started to use it. Used the 2 sided feature to print out the user's manual and it worked beautifully. I was able to install the software with no problem at all. My old printer was like a model &quot;T&quot; automobile compared with the 990. The print and colors are great.Quite and fast. Very happy with my purchase
This seemed great for the first few months. It soon started having a lot of cracking followed by a complete break down. The only thing it does is power on.
What can you say? Tried and true, it's reliable, easy to set up, easy to modify, and just runs 24/7 with no complaint. A steal for the price.
I bought these strictly for running. They're pretty good for the price. I didn't want to spend $80+ on a higher end pair. Regular ear buds always fall out for me. These have never fallen out. I run anywhere from a 5k to half marathon and they always stay in. Sound quality is decent as well.
I am a novice photographer, having switched to this camera from a point and shoot that only had wide angle and telephoto lenses. The following are my opinions of this camera after 6 months and about 750 pictures:Good:1. Excellent outdoor picture quality. If you have good light you can take pictures that stop action in mid stream and have very accurate color.2. I mostly take pictures using the automatic mode or the program mode, which allows you to set the exposure, white balance, macro mode, etc.3. The menu is easy to learn, although you can't navigate it quickly.4. The lcd screen is clear and bright.5. You can zoom in on lcd images to see if you've taken sharp pictures.6. Using manual settings (and a tripod) you can take great indoor pictures using natural light rather than a flash.7. You can take pictures forever using NiMH rechargeables, or if you do run out of juice you can always pop in some AA's.8. The camera uses compact flash cards which are available everywhere and are relatively inexpensive.9. The optional 2.4x telephoto lens is great for macro or portrait shots. I have taken some extraordinary pictures using this lens, as long as the subject is relatively close at hand. Gives that pro look where the image is clear but the background is out of focus.Bad:1. Indoor pictures with the flash are often a disappointment, with too much red in skin tones and a yellowish tint to teeth. Very unapealing. It's hard to get that red out of the skin with Adobe Elements and still have natural looking skin tones.2. Focusing is often problematic. As there is no manual focus, you've either got to get the camera to focus on its own or you'll get a blurry image. The subject must have contrast in order for the auto focus to work. I often have to keep shifting forward and backward to get enough contrast.3. The 3x optical zoom doesn't make much of a difference beyond a dozen feet or so. I purchased the optional telephoto lens which adds 2.4x to the zoom, but this is still no big deal. You've got to get close to your subject.4. There is no bracketing feature. I never heard of this until I began learning a bit about photography. With it you can pre-set a variety of exposures and take several pictures in a burst, each with its own settings. This ensures that one of the pictures is likely to come out the way you want. Too bad the A40 doesn't have it.5. The red eye reduction mode doesn't work. Red eye is still prevalent. There is no way to add an external flash so you're stuck with red eye like it or not.6. The lcd screen is brighter than a pc monitor, or a print out of the image. Thus an image that looks properly exposed in the lcd will be underexposed if you view it on your pc or print it out. You have to adjust your expectations - if the image looks a little overexposed in the lcd it's probably just right in reality.
I really like this because I like SanDisk. It's reliable and inexpensive. It holds a lot and even came with its own little case which I personally thought was kinda cute. It was a good buy = ]
We got few USB versions of K550 and K5400 for our remote office locations. We didn't need huge capacity but cheap color prints. In my comparison it seemed that this solution would be the cheapest compared to the competitors' models. Unfortunately I didn't count the 2 print heads that have to be replaced as well with the cartridges and the huge ink consumption. Also during warm up the printer makes very loud noises and vibrates the whole desk. Sometimes I'm wondering if have requested a print out or a heavy-construction task with all those unusual rattles. After the warm up it prints quite fast. Also it needs some calibrations from time to time that consume a lot of ink too. It will not print if any of the cartridges is depleted. Finally you have to replace 4 cartridges + 2 heads after few months that will cost more than a new printer. My recommendation as an IT Pro is not to go for this printer or even any HP Inkjet printer if you plan to use original cartridges. If you need monochrome printouts just go for a laser one.
I was quite pleased with the appearance of the unit and the ease of which the set-up with my laptop went. Problem came up with the three cords and the unit to store when not in use. Perhaps a simpler plug in than the one line w/ a tranformer on the end and another cord to the unit itself? And straps to keep cords with unit. It's suppose to be portable, right? But my real problem came when I tried to use it with my desktop, in which I already have one CD-R. The software doesn't even acknowledge the HP. I'm sure with a bit of tweaking I can work this out, but I don't feel I should have to, if you know what I mean. I want things to work perfectly right out of the box.
After 6 hours try installing on my computer (HP 3800 Athlon dual core, windows Vista) was imposible to run this router, spend three hours with d-link support and a trip to return this item, I will rate this product less one star, D-link support was rude, not a good experience, I got this router because the feedback this product have, maybe the same thing you do right now, but guess what? the router finally work like a champ was linksys WRT300N, this router don't have a really good feedback but work great on windows Vista, i take the time to write this review to save time to you, was terrible spend 6 hours trying to install this router!!
My Viper alarm came with one of these 4 years ago. It finally gave out, and I needed a replacement.There were other much cheaper universal alarm sirens I could have used, but they were much bigger than this one. Since the wiring in my car was already run to a particular spot, and there was nowhere else in my engine bay with enough room to hold a siren bigger than this, I bought this one again.Only wish it was a bit louder, but for the size, it's pretty loud.
Signal strength starts to drop off after just 10 feet, and the access point seems to randomly lose contact with the internet even when wired connections using the same lines have no problems. Extremely frustrating - you need to reset the connection frequently and on an hp PC with XP, using "repair connection" seems to hang the system more often than fix the problem. I'm in the market for something - anything - else.
Since I added these antennas I have seen no improvement in signal strength..Transmit or receive. I'm a ham radio operator and with upgraded antennas I would expect better performance. Since the router is flashed with DDWRT I can see all received signal strengths and they're all the same. So I'm not returning the but I am also not recommending them. I'll continue to look for a better antenna.
The camera came with a problem and I tried to solve the issue with Adorama (seller) and had a horrible experience. I am now dealing with Nikon and their customer service is extremely better.
I spent $1203.00, from Beachaudio, plus $125 shipping. It got here in about a week, no problem. I wanted to plug it in when it arrived and was partially unboxed, but was advised against it as the TV was very cold...I waited and used the time to go get a Sony HDMI cable to connect to my HD Time Warner cable box that I'd picked up earlier. THE Best Buy and Circuit City sales people have a whole spiel totally scripted ready to cause you to buy the MUCH MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE Monster Cables, TOTALLY UNNESSESSARY AS PER CONSUMER REPORTS, the Sony cable is superb, as any other would be because they have to be manufactered to minimum standards...THIS TV IS GREAT. Picture, stunning. Hookup, piece of cake. HDMI!!!!! cables are the best, ie. the hookup is so easy it is laughable. Slide show phote memory card feature, VERY COOL. Remote, the best, easily programmed. NO complaints or issues at all! I've had it for a week and I love it more and more. When it is $900 something in a year I will not care one bit.Beachaudio was great. I called them alot after the order. They always answered and everything went just the way they said it would.....You will do very well buying this TV. BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET ONE TOO BIG FOR YOUR ROOM. The first thing we did was move this one back as far as possible, now perfect but anything larger would have been TOO big for how I wanted to place it....You can get an HDMI adapter ($30) for your existing DVD player if you want to use your existing DVD player in the second HDMI port...Great tv, end of story.
The first reviewer on this page suggests having someone look at your phone wire. Fuhgeddaboudit. 99.9% chance that it's just fine. The HomePNA 2.0 (www.homepna.org) technology used on this card and others like it is designed to deal with all kinds or normal and wierd phone wiring situations. Don't waste time or money having someone check out your phone wire... the technology developers already did that for you and made this stuff so that it would work.To answer the reviewers other comment, an easy way to hook PC's and Printers by HPNA phoneline networking to a Cable/DSL connection is to use the Linksys HomePNA Cable/DSL router announced a month ago. Should be shipping in the late Feb timeframe. CHeck with Linksys on it... this is different than the bridge for sale in Amazon... the bridge makes you have to have a real IP address for each PC. The upcoming Router will allow you to share the one IP address you get from your cable/DSL company with all the stuff in the house. That's the deal you probably want.
...but only like the inside.I have to say the bag is terrific in how it looks and feels. Never thought I'd be concerned about the aesthetics of a camera bag, but this bag just looks so nice.The space inside? I just came back from carrying around two bodies, three primes and a flash. One body has a dual battery pack. Everything fit very nice in that regard, the inserts were perfect for that load. About the only negative I have has to do with what I usually carry around for casual shooting or for shooting sports, which is a Nikon body and a 70-200 2.8 lens. With that lens on the body it takes up the full length of the bag, and makes the padded inserts unusable.I'm going to take the inserts out of one of my old bags and cobble together an insert to better fit that camera/lens combo.Back to the bag itself. The material and stitching are solid. The bag sheds rain drops very well, and with water beading on the surface there is no wetting of the material. Wipe or shake it off and it's essentially dry. That's nice.The cover flap is large enough to provide good protection even when not snapped closed.The shoulder strap is pretty comfortable "as is", which is without the padded version. I did not buy the backpack strap.I'm considering cutting off or masking the DOMKE logo just to make the bag a little more nondescript when walking around.
These headphones are by far the best headphones for my child. They fit her perfectly. Very durable and lightweight. You can not hear any sound when she has them on even if they are turned up loud, so I know she is getting a very good listening experience. Perfect for her iPod riding in the car and for her laptop at home!! Would highly reccomend these headphones especially for parents of special needs children!
Tiffen has always produced quality products. Although the UV filter is a simple accessory, it is absolutely necessary to protect your lens.Tips: Have the correct filter size ready for each lens you own. Put the filter on the lens as soon as you get your lens. It is much easier to clean the filter than to clean the surface of your coated lens. Also, if the filter is scratched, replace it. Easier to replace a scratched filter than to repair a scratched lens.
I have had these radios for about 1.5 years now. In the beginning, they worked ok - not what I would expect for the money. One of the radios now has not worked for the last year or so. We use them mainly for hunting and can't depend on them at all. I have a pair of Uniden 12 mile radios that work constantly regardless of temperature, weather, terrain etc. The unidens are crystal clear up to at least 3 miles (the furthest test), the Cobras work sometimes at distances slightly over 1/2 mile. The radio that does not work will not transmit or receive without cutting in and out. I've talked to Cobra and they suggest that the age and use may have shorted out the PTT button. Seeing as how they have less then 20 hours on them, I don't feel the quality is very good. I would avoid these at all costs and go with a cheaper model (Uniden or Oregon Scientific - The $14 pair of O.S. have been used in the same conditions for over 10 years and I've never had a problem with them.)
Just wanted to sing my praises on the phones after using them for about 4 months. I consider myself an audiophile (at least one that's on a budget), and found these higher-end earbud phones to be well-worth the money. I did alot of research before deciding on these, and found the ratings on these to be most consistent. I was wavering between these and the Shure's, but wasn't all too impressed with the bass on the comparably priced e3c Shure's.The sound on these reminds me of studio monitors. Very natural and clear, and produce music the way its meant to be heard with minimal distortion. The bass is bigger than the Shure's, the trebles and mids abit more flat, but not too flat. I actually find using the treble boost settings on the Ipod the best equalizer setting. I've always had to boost the lower frequency equalizer settings with other head phones, but its not necessary on these. Electronica, pop-rock, jazz, instrumentals all sound superb. Live albums (Diana Krall Live in Paris, Morrissey Live at Earl's Court) sound AMAZING on these. I can notice all sorts of details I never heard before...quivers in the artist's voice, their breath on the mic. I've used these on the airplane with an airline phone jack adapter and the sound quality is actually VERY GOOD! Never heard airplane movie soundtracks sound like that before. Music likewise.As for the sound isolation, I'm fairly impressed with it. Cuts out low frequencies mostly like airplane engine rumble, but you can still hear voices muffled, or the swoosh of the espresso maker at Starbuck's. Kind of a good thing, because I don't think its the best thing to be totally deaf to what's going on around you. In places like airplanes or at the gym running on the treadmill/elliptical where I previously had to have my ipod volume up to 60-70% of max, I now have it at about 40%. It does take getting used to, however. The plugs create a mini-vacuum in your ear, and feel somewhat pressurized. I've gotten used to the feeling, however. And I used to get pain in my ear canal after wearing them for an hour, but I think they've actually become hardened to them and that doesn't bother anymore either.These are great for exercising and running. They have never fallen out. Much better than the behind-the-head exercise phones and regular ear buds. What I didn't realize from the product description is that there actually is a bendable hard portion of the wire coming out of the phones that you actually counter up and behind your ear for added stability, which is missing on the Shures.I did find that the phones need to be "broken in." Sound was not very bright initially, but the more I used them, the more vibrant they sounded.All-in-all, simply aweseome earphones.
Dead on arrival. Instantly trips the circuit breaker on the circuit to which it is attached even when no load is plugged into it. Doesn't even turn on. I went so far as to upgrade my entire home's service panel (it was due anyway)-same thing on a new 20A dedicated circuit. Now I will have to deal with the company's repair/return service, which I read here is less than adequate because of the testing delay while I had my home upgraded (not their fault of course) made me miss the Amazon return window.
I have really enjoyed this keyboard since I purchased, I got 2 of them and really work good. I had a earlier model and this new one is better yet. I like the buttons on it that let you program for links or programs on your computer. Also the zoom button that will make your screen bigger so you can view small objects. I would recommend this keyboard to everyone.
It was my understanding that this Hard Drive was a Fire wire connection. I found it was a USB connection.Please make your discriptions of products clearer. I have returned this unit and am waiting for a refund to be issued.
After giving up on Koss SparkPlugs (hurt my ears) I tried the regular Plugs. I love them -- they're the most comfortable earbuds I've ever used, stay in pretty well, have good sound and good sound isolation.They're not perfect: the cord is somewhat rubbery/sticky and has an amazing ability to get caught on clothing or tie itself in knots. And perhaps because of all the knotting, the cord isn't terribly durable and eventually breaks. But at the price, it's not a tragedy -- just keep a spare set on hand.
The Quality is not that awesome when compared to the cost of this Product. I Bought this to repair my Laptop and it really was not compatible with my SONY laptop. I hardly opened one or two screws using this Kit. Not user friendly either.
Like everyone has said, they are great for the price, but you do need a sub to make up for the high cut off in the frequency response. I plan on buying some higher quality speakers in 5 years or so, but for now, these suit me just fine. I'm considering buying another set of them to have music through out my house instead of just in the family room...
This case is everything I expected from Kensington, good quality, excelent ergonomics, attention to detail, I like the way it balances in your shoulder, I have a ten pound notebook and it feels great when loaded with all the accessories and a few paper files, I highly recommend this case
Basics 220 food strainer sauce makerI had borrowed a similar item and really enjoyed it and it made making applesauce, spaghetti sauce and jams so much easier. Easy clean-up.
They feel very cheap and flimsy as the sound quality isn't the greatest. Also, when wearing them and sitting at the same time, it can become uncomfortable.
The hard drive is a one touch operation as advertised. The directions explain how to plug in the hardware--but you have to figure out that the software needs to be installed. I had the same problem as a previous reviewer. It takes 20 hours to backup about 25 gig of hard drive---which is absolutely unacceptable. The drive operates with a medium churning noise. I have XP, but my version does not have the Microsoft backup. When I inquired with Simple Tech, rep admitted the software could be sluggish and gave me a website with free software I could download, but he emphasized that Simple Tech does not support this software.I gave the product a rating of 3 stars because it is only half a product without acceptable software!
This bag is well made but is geared for light equipment use only. Don't expect to put any EOS camera larger than the Rebel with some heavy lenses such as EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens.
Despite all the reviews out there warning about file transferring and sony mp3 players i decided to get this b/c it was the most banf for the buck. The mp3 player and software are actually both pretty easy to use. You just basically load the songs onto the software and transfer the songs onto the player. Simple as that. The software can convert the songs from mp3 format into atrac3-plus format when you are transferring songs, so that way the player can hold more songs. I've uploaded a little over 500 songs onto my player at 64-kbps and the quality isnt noticeably different from my other mp3s. Another good thing is that navigation is pretty easy on the mp3 player. You basically organize your songs into "groups" and you name your groups, e.g. rock, sum 41, r&b, etc., and you can just browse to the group you want. And you can shuffle/repeat the group you want or all the songs in the mp3 player. You can also browse song-by-song, which doesnt take too long, the navigation goes pretty quickly when you hold down the buttons. The battery life is also very good. You can use the thing on one AAA for more than 40 hours. The mp3 player also resumes the music you were playing immediately when turned on. So overall a great mp3 player, but for the following: it takes a long time to organize and transfer songs onto the player, took me an entire day to do that. Plus, although the group navigation kind of is adequate, i wish this player supported regular playlists. I guess thats the drawback with flash mp3 players. If you dont travel alot and can put up with charging, I would definitely suggest shelling out a few extra bucks for a mini harddrive player. But this is a extremely good player for those taking trips where charging isnt covenient. Another negative aspect as that the player is kind of flimsy. Looks ok, but it doesnt seem to be extremely sturdy. The player is extremely light, even with the battery installed, so goes good in your pocket or whereever. I also own a larger 20GB harddrive mp3 player and I like this so much better. It's lighter, and battery life is awesome, and just seems to be more hassle free. Further, with the larger, i felt i was carrying around a ton of songs i never listened to, while with this, its always playing my favorite songs (sum 41 rules, btw). Well, over all a terrific player. Well worth its price.
i got it from amazon for one week and it is so nice and stable and i just love it!
I just bought a brand new 52" LCD capable of 1080P and grabbed this DVD player to go with it, man am I sorry... The picture quality on this is horrible.I've tried to tweak every possible setting on the DVD player but it is very noisy/grainy. I'm not impressed at all and plan on bringing the DVD player back to Fry's tomorrow.I read a review on bestbuy's website from someone who reviewed all 1080P DVD players and said this was the worse and Philips or Panasonic had an amazing 1080P upconverting DVD player. Don't waste your time with this one.I gave it 2 stars because it looks nice, it's easy to use and the menu options are simple to use and not confusing at all.
Actually this type of battery was required by manufacturer to be replaced with. The order was delivered on time, so thanks everyone who involved.
I recently built three different sets of 3-way, hi-fi, 8 ohm loudspeakers utilizing triangular solid wood enclosures. (You can see the pilot set by googling "orange sunshine speaker" and watching the YouTube video). When building these speakers I wanted to experiment with drivers of different price points to see if the auditory results would be drastically different. All three sets utilize an 8" woofer, 5" midrange and a 1-2" tweeter. The speaker sets have a 3-way crossover with a 12 db octave slope and 1000Hz and 3600Hz crossover points. A .433 ft(3) solid wood triangular cabinet with a sealable tuned port would house all the components.The budget set was built with a pair of GRS 8PR-8 Polycone rubber surround woofers ($24), Goldwood GM-85/8 5" midranges ($20), and JAMO 20132 2" Paper Cone Tweeters ($4). While the mid and upper ranges performed admirably, the lower end was almost non-existent. The bass had to be attenuated + 8 db before it was even noticeable. Sealing the cabinet boosted the bass results slightly, but enough for the woofer to keep up with the midrange and tweeter. For this reason I would say that the GRS 8PR-8 is not suitable for any hi-fi application.The run-of-the-mill set was built with a pair of Dayton Audio DC200-8 woofers ($48), Pyle Pro PDMR5 midranges ($20) and 2" treated paper cone tweeters ($5). When comparing these drivers with the budget set I was completely blown away. The Dayton audio woofers provided a punchy, tight low end while the midrange and tweeter performed sweetly. Sealing the cabinet provided tighter bass, but slightly diminished the bass's lowest range. All-in-all I am completely happy with the ROTM set and would recommend these drivers to all who would like to build a nice set of speakers that perform well and are easy on the wallet. The only criticism of the ROTM set is that the extreme high end spectrum is not quite crisp.The reference series set was built with a pair of HIVI M8N-1 Aluminum/Magnesium woofers ($100), HIVI F5 5" bass/midranges ($80) and Dayton Audio DC28F-8 1-1/8" Silk Dome Tweeters ($50). After listening to these speakers for 3 days, I removed my BOSE 301 speakers from my studio and replaced them with this set. These 3 drivers work seamlessly together, covering all ends of the spectrum from low, fat, tight bass, natural and clear midrange to singing, soaring trebles. When put into the signal chain after my B&W; passive sub, I have to say they may be the best sounding bookshelf speakers I have ever heard. While costing more than 3 times as much as the ROTM set, I believe they are worth it. After only a week they have blossomed and sound sweeter with each listen.All these drivers are available through Amazon, or may be ordered directly from Parts Express as well. In summary, the budget set is in no way hi-fi and will probably used for out door yard music. The ROTM set preforms well and could be used as surround speakers or general purpose hi-fi applications. The reference set is now in my home studio where they give me a stunningly true representation of the audio spectrum. Thanks for reading.
I usually use Maxell NB/HB-210 Stereo Line Neckband Head Buds, but ordered these at almost twice the price because I was having trouble getting the Maxell shipped to Hawaii where I live. The Koss headphones are uncomfortable and the sound is not as good as the Maxell. Bottom line, buy Maxell before Koss.
I bought this TV based on it's reviews from Amazon's website and from friends of mine. I am not disappointed at all. This TV is everything that everyone else had said. Great picture, the HD is awsome. Do yourself the favor and get the HDMI cable from Walmart (you don't need to buy Monster brand, its over-rated) and watching football or any sport in HD is wonderful. As far as the speakers go, they work well for me. I've read some other reviews that the speakers weren't that great, but I beg to differ. The sound is great and can be extremely loud(just not movie theatre loud). I do have a surround sound system which makes it sound like I'm in a movie theatre. But I turn it on and off when I want to. Also Amazon's quick, free shipping worked well. I ordered the TV on Oct 28th and it was in my living room Nov. 7th. I couldn't beat the price either, a few hundred dollars cheaper than Ciruit City and Best Buy.
Yeah its supposed to be a rugged mp3 player...I get that, but when it cant do simple things like STOP PLAYING at the end of a playlist, you have to wonder. If you want to listen at night to a podcast, it wont automatically shut off or stop at the end. It'll keep looping all night and your battery will be dead by morning. No wonder Apple's products are second rate to Windows...with stupid design ideas like that. Add to that no display, no way of changing the battery and Apple's incredibly RUDE "holier than thou" attitude in their customer support department, and you've got an overpriced piece of plastic. Yup, its as big as a pack of gum and just as useful. If you want a good mini mp3 player that actually lets you CONTROL what you're doing, go with either the Creative Zen series or Samsung's YT series, both highly rated. Apple and this stupid product or WAY overrated.
True it is a breakthrough technology and its a cool gadget. You have to store on the tapes and this does not use a DVD, which means that the storage life is limited, unless you want to convert all the data to DVDs, oh yeah... we got time for that. This is typical marketing strategy, sell as many of these as you can, then add 5.1. and sell them and then add the DVD writeup and then sell them. I do not see why they could not add both these options right now, I almost bought the system, before I realized that. I will wait till both of these capabilities are added and then buy.
I have purchased this item and from then i am facing problem with this battery. 1 star because od the charger. After full recharge if the battery not used for two days then it completely discharged. I used it for camera and i was able to only take a few picture and then battery is dead. So I have to buy another battery ( not from sony) and now i am happy with that. So my suggesstionis do not buy this item.
i bought one of these for my mothers b-day and it did not work... it would not power on at all... i had to send it back and i have not received the new one yet... i dont know if i made a mistake by getting the same one or if i should have gotten my money back or replaced it with another item.. anyway, my mother liked the looks of this one (because its pink, im sure) so thats the one i got her... maybe mine was just a defect... i will post a new coment on how the new one works when i get it..I got the new one and it has been working great ever since! my mom loves it and listens to it everyday.. very easy to use and sounds great! I guess the first one i bought was just a dud but amazon was very helpfull and had a new one to me in a matter of days.. very happy!
Nice little packet of thingamabobs. Mostly useful for wrangling cables, but a few of the pieces have seemingly limited utility.But for the money, they're passable. Nice to have little things to keep cords out of the way. Would probably buy again.
I bought this for my PowerPC mini and it was effortless installation. I have only used the USB, but they have all worked trouble-free. Charges and syncs my phone from the front port conveniently and fits snug beneath the mini. The rear ports are difficult to access, so are best dedicated. Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase.
I owned an S110 before it was swiped from my desk drawer. The little puppy could do quite a lot.I thought that it had all that I needed.I recently bought the S230- it's quite the camera, and now it has more features than I know how to use correctly, like manual ISO settings, manual shutter speed, etc. Considering the size of the camera, the image quality is excellent. However, considering the size, it's easily lost or stolen.On a side by side comparison with a sony camera, the canon tends toward a red shift, where the sony tends toward the blue. This makes skin tones look great on the canon, whereas the sony takes some great landscapes (the sony pictures of the sunset over San Francisco Bay blew the canon out of the water)I have a 128mb CF card, and always run down the battery before the card fills. I haven't tried turning off the LCD to see if it helps.I held back 5 stars simply because 5 stars should be a flawless product. In my mind, 4 stars is still excellent.
I did allot of research on the sigma 17-70, read allot of reviews and I mean allot. I've owned the canon 17-85 nice lens but if your not buying an L you get no hood, which I think is a big mistake by canon, anyway the sig is much faster and the pics are stunningly sharp.The macro effect is awesome, you can literally touch the glass with the item you shooting. It's a great walk about lens.
This is a very nice well made quality item for the price. Very professional looking as well. However, it is too heavy coupled with the laptop, etc. It is also too large and cumbersome. The interior is nice as well, although a bit of a tight fit for a 15.4&#34; laptop (but it did fit with some effort - perhaps with use it will give some & the laptop will fit easier).I really am pleased with the looks of this bag, but I am afraid the size & weight are too big a drawback. I hate to say it, but once I find another leather laptop bag that is as nice as this one but smaller and easier to manage, I probably won't use this one anymore.
After spilling water on my old remote, I was looking for a universal remote that had TV, VCR, and DVD functions and didn't sacrifice form for function. The One For All remote definitely met these needs. I used to switch back and forth between remotes, but I no longer need to now that I have this one. My only complaints are it doesn't have an eject button or a counter reset button (a button that resets the tape counter at 0:00:00), but other than that, I would recommend this remote to someone who is looking for a cost-effective way to streamline his or her home entertainment experience.
There isn't much to say about this little device other than the fact that it works exactly as it's supposed to. First of all, for anyone not sold on the technology, let me assure you that this key-sized tool is absolutely invaluable. I've been using this for only a couple of months, but already I don't know how I ever got along without it. Instead of having to continuously burn CDs to bring files back and forth from work or having to carry around stacks of floppies so that I always have the most recent copy of my homework with me, I simply put everything onto this little gadget. I get 512 Megabytes in something that weighs about an ounce.From a geek standpoint, this thing really performs. I've successfully had it working on a Windows XP system, Windows 2000 Professional, RedHat AS 2.1, Mac OS X, and the SuSE 9.1 Linux laptop that I'm typing this review on. The only Operating System I've had trouble with was SuSE 9.0, but my understanding is that the problem was with the OS rather than this equipment (apparently the version of the Linux kernel they were using had more than a few hardware issues).I really like the physical design of this. It's tiny, but it's not at all delicate. It's extremely durable which is a boon for us clumsy members of the population. I've been (accidentally) thumping the tiny thing around quite a bit with absolutely no ill-effects. I also appreciate that the cap and the main portion are all part of the same unit. I've seen other thumb drives where the cap actually removes completely when you want to plug in. I'm certain this has led to literally thousands of users who have quickly misplaced their cap. Again, as I appreciated the anti-clumsiness factor, I also appreciate the attention paid to those of us who would loose the little bits and pieces if they aren't physically attached.In short, I'd be lost without this lifesaver. Its capacity is definitely large enough for anything I use. It's fast, it's light and it's strong. I couldn't ask for anything better. It's small and convenient enough that I can simply wear it around my neck (using the provided cloth necklace) and not have to think about it until it's needed. And I know that when I do have to think about it, it'll just work. I'd go into withdrawal if I had to give up this thing.
It installed instantly and once I lined the signals lined up the reception was very good. I needed to watch my favorite programs in the basement and I didn't want to put another whole in my house or for that matter to pay to drill one through Cinder block, so I ordered the RF Link AVS-5811 5.8 Wireless Audio/Video Sender/Receive. The picture quality is great once you find the sweet spot and the sound is almost exactly as good as the source you are transmitting it from.They could set up the user manual instructions better to make people understand how the devices function together but I figured it out fairly quickly. Things to remember. DON'T TRY TO use this device off a VCR or HOME THEATRE RECEIVER. If you want it to receive a SATELITE or CABLE signal it has to attached to that source. Putting onto a VHS gives you FUZZ.Make sure that you are alligned by walking to the side and back of it because if there is any area of breakage you will get interference. They line-up of the transmitter and receiver has to be very close think of the distance between them as LINEAR not SQUARE.
DONT BUY THIS ITEM, I TRIED IT ON 2 DVDS AND BOTH WERE RUINED. THE DVD PLAYER WILL NOT EVEN RECONIZE THEM ANYMORE.THIS PRODUCT LEFT A FILM RESIDUE THAT I COULD NOT GET OFF.
This is the best digital camera I have ever owned! I would not hesitate in buying it again if I had to purchase one as a gift. The shipping was wonderful and fast! Thanks!
i got this after long research on the web. the key pads are crampier and the system overheats and skips the tracks after 2-3 hours of play. i will be returning and getting something else
beach camera keep their wordeverything come on time or before, new and working nice
My husband and I couldn't find the original charger, this was just a replacement. As soon as we find the original, one will be used as a backup. The product arrived exactly as described and I have never had a problem with anything relating to a Nikon camera. Works terrifically.
I am very satisfied with this product. It works great. It was just what I was needing. I highly recommend it.
Poor build quality, terrible performance, and the lighting is cheesily overdone, whereas the pictures on their website make it look awesome. Dont waste the time or money.
This is the item I am looking for and is serving my needs for the audio and vedeo chattig.
Great product; can use all the lenses that I have for my Canon EOS 630.
This filter adds a nice warmth to pictures taken outside and does pretty well inside as well would recommend this item
I bought the nikon trademarked lens pen because I thought it would be substantially better than the off brand lens pen that would have cost almost half the price, but it was not. This product works, but I wasn't blown away, it still leaves some of the stuff on my lens sometimes but usually works. Save yourself money and go buy a non nikon lens pen.
This television looks great. However there is a technological limitation to LCD televisions of this size, and that's "clouding"... I've had to go through three of these sets because of this, on black screens (especially at night) there are white clouds over the screen which pretty much ruin any dark horror movie with the lights off. The Sony XBR series which is made at the same plant has a similar problem. Sharps have something called "banding" which is the same thing only with a shutter look to it. Just be prepared for some AWFUL looking blacks when you get this TV, but besides that it's a gorgeous picture. I hope Samsung fixes this soon or else it's back to the Pioneer Plamsa for me.
The Konka player manufanctured by one of china's major TVmakers, boasts notable quality for the price. Aside from the slick silver styling, the 1800U is a fairly typical bottom-end DVD player. One major bonus not found on other inexpensive DVDs is both kinds of digital outputs, optical and coaxial. There's no DTS decoding, however.Despite the low price this unit is equiped with features that you only see on the more expensive units (S-video, multi angle options, etc.). One of the player's great strengths is its ability to play CD/VCD/CD-R The DD 5.1 seems right on target, but it is not DTS compatiple.BEWARE: After asking friends and people at work, I have come to question its initial performance. It seems some players have been equiped with a 300MA fuse which blows easily instead of a 350MA one.I found that the first batch of units had a power supply problem where the player would suddenly stop working, usually with a DVD in it. Konka USA will replace those units free of charge, or you can fix it yourself by replacing and power supply fuse with correct type. Regardless of the fuse, the unit generates a lot of heat. But it seams like the units on sale by Amazon are new enough that the problem has been fixed. I price is an issue and you are not sure about buying a DVD player from an unknown manufacture, try some by Phillips or RCA. Otherwise, spend an extra [money] to get a reliable player.Hope this helps.
I had really needed a CD Player to carry around on trips and basically just for personal use. I was attracted to the more expensive Sonys, RCAs, and Panasonics, but like many just couldn't afford it. I needed something inexpensive but at the same time worth the money put into it. That's when I saw this. I was skeptical about buying it, I had gotten use to the expensive stuff. But since I was desperate I bought it anyway and I was sure surprised. The Anti-Skip works just as good if not better than the more expensive ones. The bass-boost sounds like something you'd find in a Sony. And it just topped it with the Car adapter. You don't even get that in a $70 set. Total knockout. If you're skeptical like I was about the low cost compared to the more expensive, or if you're just flat out skeptical, this is the best CD player I have bought yet. This is a must buy and a best buy in one.
I purchased the Lumix FZ8 from Amazon about a month ago and I am very satisfied with the results and quality. While you can't expect to get the level of detail and clarity as you would from an expensive DSLR, you can expect very good shots. Eventhough this camera has a 12x zoom, you can decrease the MP from 7 to 3 and the zoom goes to 18x optical. There are a ton of features in this camera. It's very lightweight and easier to carry than my old Minolta w/ a 210 zoom. I compared many digital cameras before choosing this, but this had the best cost/benefit for me. [...]
OK, so I've tried quite a few headphones over the last few years, and although the look isn't my favorite, the durability and quality of these are. I frequently sleep in them, work in them, exercise and sweat in them. Although I recently wore out a set (lasted about 6 months), I immediately chose the same model. Others have proven to be frail, with the wires unable to take the daily abuse I give them, often wearing them all day aside from the shower-
haven't opened it yet, but looks to be a great item, it is a christmas gift for my husband, so quite,
Great video card for the money. Plays all my games with decent Fps.I bought this card because I am not an extreme gamer, nad it fits all my needs. 256 Mb, DDR3, my PSU can handle it (no extra power).It runs at 54C on idle and 65-67 under heavy load. A lot of people think this is fine, but I will buy a new fan. The stock fan is nice, but it's a little noisy for me. While I am gaming I don't notice it, or while I am playing music. But when I am not using the speakers I can hear it (it's the loudest fan in my case) and it's always changing speed, because of that, the fan is disturbing.
good job on getting the order on time but speakers do not fit in 95 chevy S10 had to cut metal to make fit
I have had this unit for a month and am amazed by the satellite sensitivity. I can pick up 2-3 in my house no where near a window. As the owner of three previous GPS units for use with a laptop, I can tell you that this one has replaced them all. It works by itself of course, and with so much information it provides, it does take a Masters degree to really know how to use all the features. The ONLY disappoint was with the built in map... mine only shows the US and major cities, but even zooming in all the way with highest detail, there are no highways or anything else. I purchased an older version of Map Send from the web for $18 and that has made all the difference... now I actually have roads and the GPS follows them perfectly. I have driven with the unit, taken it on walks and on bike rides and I can say that it is a great value for the price. I do think that the latest MapSend software should be bundled with it, however. I love maps and I love GPS and this is a great combo in a small package. By the way, the screen in full sunlight is super... no problem at all in the harshest sunlight or the heaviest overcast or tree cover. I am amazed by the sensitivity of the receiver!UPDATE...I called Thanes, the maker, and they informed me that I had gotten a unit with an EU base map. To make a long story short, they replaced the base map and returned it within a week... and included batteries and a carry case. This company, unlike so many these days, gets four thumbs up from me! Outstanding product, outstanding support, great price.
This is a great product and it does exactly what the manufacture states it will do. Kodos on bringing us a great product!!!
I would highly recommend against purchasing this card. I have a wireless network with several clients and the machine with this card gives me the most grief. I have 2 problems with this card. I always randomly get disconnected and then the connection immediately comes back. Also the driver for this card has a pretty bad memory leak. I've spoke with tech support about 3 months ago and the issue has still not been resolved.
I got this as a spare for my home movie server i have been running one for three years 24 / 365 with 4 2TB drives or 4TB Raided love it.
can you just say wow how cheap this was and worked i was very weary about this but sure enough worked great thanks
WOW - I had my doubts about ordering this case!I have a Dell Studio 17 widescreen with the 9 cell battery.This case fits perfectly and I still have room for my charger, some papers and some other little things!I've looked and looked for reviews that mentioned a Studio 17 and could not find one. The only thing that I'm a bit disappointed in is that the shoulder strap and the rings it hooks to are plastic. At least it has carrying handles if the plastic breaks. But other than that it's wonderful!The price is an extra plus! I looked at a SwissGear 17 inch slip cover at a retail store while out of town it was nice (not a big as this one - it didn't have that much extra room) and it was $45! They've got to be kidding! It's hard to find an extra large slip cover but this was highway robbery!It's a shame that this product wasn't in any of the local retail stores like Staples, Best Buy or even Wal-Mart! But then again - Amazon usually has them all beat on their prices regardless of the item anyway!!
Purchased from comments made by some people who have reviewed on Amazon. Just not a quality item. It would be ok if they at least worked as suggested. They are not strong as reported and vision is very limited between focus and adjustments. I have a cheap pair of binoculars that are a toy of my son's and they seem to do as good a job. I waited to long to check them and use them and now I am past the return window. My mistake! But poor item their mistake!
Look no more, this player is the best! Like many others, I sifted through mounds of research and found this player to be the best option.First for those like me who wanted a player with playlist options, let me clarify what this player does. While it does not support "playlists," by using the included (and very straighforward) software that comes with the player, you can create separate folders and load these separate folders onto the player, thus having separate lists (ie I have a "FAST" folder for workouts, a "SLOW" folder for mellow listening, as well as several folders each with an entire album on it). So in a way this player does have playlist capability--you choose the folder you want to listen to and play it. You just have to use the included software to organize your tunes into these folders, which is a snap. The main difference compared to playlists is that you can't sort the songs in the order you like them, the only options are alphabetical or you can suffle them by selecting the shuffle option in play mode. For me this folder system answers the playlist issue just fine, and that was a priority for an MP3 player for me.In every other way, this player is awesome. Sound is great. Included headphones sound great, but as others have noted, they are a tad large for the ears. Minor flaw for an otherwise superior player. The battery life is really strong. Add that to the fact that the battery is an easy-to-replace AAA and that makes the battery issue so much easier and cheaper when compared to more costly custom batteries. The buzzing sound people have mentioned when the LCD screen on the player is lit, is so faint, and so brief and not recognizable when listening to music at a normal level that it's not even worth mentioning. The size of this player is truly astounding, even more amazing when you consider all it does.My only complaint . . . I love this player so much that I'm afraid I'm going to fill it faster than I thought. My advice, stick with this player, but go for the 1G.
I bought these for my husband as a birthday present 2 years ago, and he absolutely loves them. He needed some headphones that blocked out a lot of sound (we had a small apartment), and though they are not sound-canceling he says they work very well and the sound is clear. In fact, when he watches TV he plugs them in because "the sound quality is better." These are great!
I received this camera free with an order for Christmas cards for my company. I consider it a downgrade from not having a camera at all. Upon removing it from the box it was so poorly made it has nearly no weight at all and everything is CHEAP plastic. I installed the 2 double A batteries (which quadrupled the original weight) and took a few pics. Extremely unresponsive. This is slower then a Canon 4mp digital camera I had used in the late 90's. Very poor image quality. I blew up the image in photoshop and looked at the pixels...they are blurry and undefined. No, it's not due to camera shake, the flash was on so the shutter should be very fast. Please don't EVER spend money on this camera. It's so bad it hurts. By the way, I boxed it back up and plan on giving it away. Anybody want it?
I've had 3 or 4 of these coolers and they are all still working after 3-4 years. What a great product! I was looking at old stuff I bought through amazon and saw that I never reviewed these, so this review is being written long after I started using the product...that I still use today.
This is very sturdy and I've had no problems with it. If you are using this as a holder for your reflector don't forget to buy the attachment (like I did).
As the title says, this is my first ergonomic keyboard and I'm loving it so far. It is extremely comfortable to use (thanks in large part to the wrist rest), has silent keys, programmable multimedia keys , and looks pretty cool. I haven't had any problem with the spacebar as others have, and I have medium sized hands.The split is taking a little while to get used to since certain buttons (mainly 'G' and 'B') need to be hit with a different hand now, but overall this keyboard is great.
I've had this drive for about four months, and it's been very dependable and handy.I use it to swap files between my wifes Mac and my PC. She has a scanner, which I don't have, so I'm often scanning files, and then use this flash drive to transfer it to my laptop.Nice, rubber finish, convenient tab to store the top when it's removed... overall, very handy drive! Also copies files very fast.
Amazing quality at this price point. I own several binos and these have by far the best cost/performance. Optical clarity just as good as my much more expensive (overpriced) Steiners. Great value in a portable bino and highly recommended.
total darkness in low light, i didn't belive other people when they told me this was bad for low-light, but they are right. very bad audio quality, too. easy operation, though, controls are well positioned.
I just decided I'm never purchasing low cost optics by mail again. I purchased a UV Haze and a circular polarizer. The polarizer was perfect, pristine and new. A great buy. The UV Haze had a worn case, when opened was mis-repacked with the instruction manual between the filter and the packing foam protector. The manual was well worn and obviously USED a lot. And of course the UV Haze filter was SCRATCHED. This is a glass filter with no coatings so it takes a real good ding to scratch it with a nice deep 1/4 inch scratch.I could spend $5-$10 to return it for an exchange, and maybe I will not get a damaged one again, and maybe I will. I question any company that re-stocks an obviously damaged and very worn item. After spending for the extra postage the mail order filter will not be a very good buy.
Originally I bought this for my GPS, but the GPS refused to recognize it. Tried formatting it using different softwares but never got it working. Tried it on a few laptops equipped with HDSD readers, but to no avail.I would not recommend this memory to anyone.
This is the best portable media player out as of yet. Here's why you should get this instead of an ipod...Ipod is all about restricting you. You must download all songs/vids from ONE computer, and cannot transfer them to another, and it is format specific... It must be in apple format... BOO.I have 3 pc's, and I sometimes move songs from my laptop to a desktop... NO RESTRICTIONS WITH CREATIVE. It caters to more files, and doesn't try to play 'big brother' and be your conscience by limiting what you can and cannot download and transfer between the unit and your other pcs.So, it has the speed, look and feel of an ipod, is compatable with more file types for both audio and video, and it won't try to be your moral guide by limiting what you can transfer and what type of file.Enjoy!
I bought these headphones because it's a good brand, it had good reviews, and it had a good price. Then I got it and I found out there's nothing good about these headphones. Firstly the cord is way to long, obviously they assume everyone that buys these headphones will use them to watch television. When I tried to use them with my mp3 player the cord dragged on the floor. The sound was horrible, I got new headphones because the Apple headphones were horrible, but they still had better sound then these headphones. And then to top it all off it caused my ipod to pause every 20 seconds or so. My recommendation is to just bite the bullet and pay the extra $60-$80 for a good pair of headphones.
these speakers are the best thing in the world. i got ten dollors for my birthday and i spent half if it on this. i admit that when you put bolth the ipod and the speakers on high the sound gets kinda staticky, but its still great. it comes with a usb cable so you can plug it into a computer, but i am purchasing an ac adapter anyway. these speakers have better sound than i expected, and with a reasonable price. not like the ones apple sells. i am telling you right now buy these speakers if you want quality sound and a good price.
If you do any outdoor photography, a UV filter is an absolute necessity.Tiffen is a "name brand" as far as I am concerned, and you could do worse.I have had many Tiffen filters in the past, and have bene very happy with them, so choosing this one was a no-brainer for me.What I Liked:- the overall quality of the glass- strength and durability of the screw ring- the priceWhat I do not like (from past experience)- the glass can get easily and permanently stained if you use alcohol based cleaners - caveat emptor!- it can be damaged/fogged up if you are using a compressed air duster - so use a hand blower to get rid of any dry particles
Good product but needs to be played with -- much longer learning curve than a simple player. Plays file types as described by manual and dlink website and has its limitations. However, I'm enjoying more and more as I figure out its capabilities.
I was on the search for a gaming laptop for my new game World of Warcraft. When I found this laptop and found that its memory and video card was over the system requirements, I thought my search was over. I installed World of Warcraft and then the next day, the computer acted like I threw it off the table! I fixed it with the System Recovery (hit f11), and then it worked again but it deleted all my World of Warcraft data! I reinstalled World of Warcraft all over again, installed ITunes, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and Sonic the Hedgehog. I turn it off, and then pops up a blue Stop error screen which is also known as the Blue Screen of Death. And to be honest, it was like death. It wouldn't even start on Safe Mode. I later called Customer Service, and they helped me right away. I went through the hard drive tests with some "India" dude who had a 6 year degree in Computer Engineering, and we found the problem. Turns out the hard drive was faulty and needed replacing. They replaced my hard drive for free just because I sent the old one in. I was relieved to know that my computer would be fixed. I'm getting the hard drive soon and I seriously can't wait to receive it. But now I'm really scared to install World of Warcraft on here again... :(
it works just fine. it came in a new unopened box. it did arrived in the mail pretty fast too.
I spent a lot of time worrying that I was gonna have problems with these cables or that they weren't going to be as good as any other cable because they were so cheap. I went with these figuring that even if they turned out to be crap there was little loss and I could just buy new more expensive cables for like $[...]. I needed and bought two for those of you who've noticed my plural usage, AND I'M SO GLAD I DID!! I've had no problems with these cables in the slightest and they look fantastic. An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. As far as your TV is concerned the signal is either there or not! I've had not problems with interference so I'm assuming they are shielded, or if they're not it's not an issue. They probably are, because the amount of cables behind my TV is insane. I have 2 surround sound systems set up, 1 analog, 1 digital with a DVD player, and a computer tower. The cables are great! Don't waste your money on expensive cables!
I bought it 5. I was very happy with its long time working. I bought 5 piece of this type again. It have package that looks like original ones. good, good and good again :)
The Presto PowerPop has been around for a long time and I've had one for a long time. I don't write many reviews, but I just finished a bowl from the popper and was wondering if they still made them. So here I am. I'm not sure what the little paper cups do, but I haven't had any for years. Maybe they actually make it better? I put a tablespoon or so of olive oil (or you can use butter or other oil) into the popper and 1/3 to 1/2 cup popcorn. Microwave for a little over three minutes. Amount of popcorn can be adjusted based on how efficient they pop and I suppose the microwave time can vary depending on the microwave. You can eat out of the bowl and clean up is easy. I wipe the bottom out and put into the dishwasher. I am on my second PowerPop. Seems like after a long time the plastic at the bottom starts to crack and leak oil and I may have to get a new one soon. I'd just guess they've lasted 5 years each and for the small purchase price I consider them a bargain.
I love this keyboard it is really the only one that is like the Microsoft Natural and it is nice that it comes in black considering most PC systems now are black. I would recommend it to everyone.
No fault of their own but I ordered the wrong cartridge and didn't realize it until i installed one of the 3 and didn't work. Unfortunately could not return them or exchange for correct ones since they were not in stock.
I have owned this 67mm UV Protection Filter for about a month, being used with my 18-105mm Nikon lens.The protection filter works as advertised (from Tiffen's own words: "It protects the actual lens from dust, fingerprints, and other small substances that can harm image results. The filter is also easier to keep clean. That's why it should always remain on your camera.") and has so far protected the actual lens from any dust or smudges. I am also less fearful of wiping any dirt on the filter (compared to where the dirt was on the lens itself); the filter is cheap and can be replaced easy.It mounts on lens via the filter thread very well; it is neither loose that it will fall off nor too tight that it is difficult to remove. The filter also has threads so you can stack other 67mm filters and it works just as well---I have tried it with a 67mm Neutral Density 0.9 filter. The texture and finish of the filter's metal ring is a bit strange to my hands, though, but only because it did not match the texture and finish of the lens. The Tiffen 67mm UV Protection filter also accepts the original lens cap that came with the 18-105mm Nikon lens with not much issues.I am quite happy with the filter if not for the fact that it gives an unsightly flare when pointed to a strong light source and not just the sun. If this is not an problem for you then this filter will serve you well. Otherwise, I would recommended a multicoated (and more expensive) 67mm UV Protection filter instead, which prevents (or at least minimises) flares.Happy shooting.
Ease of operation, good pictures. Any time I have NOT bought a Sharp VCR I've been disappointed.
When this printer is working, it works well. However, it doesn't work well for very long. As witnessed by other reviews, I have also had to replace color cartridges when all I did was print in black, and print head cleaning is nothing but a waste of ink. And this printer DOES waste ink, even to the point that once the microchip in the cartridge reads zero, it's still half full of ink! (I broke one of my "empty" cartridges open just to see) I won't be buying any more Epson products, my husband has a small HP printer that's been nothing but reliable for three years now, I've had my Epson for two with nothing but problems!
I purchased these batteries as a back up for a trip that I was going on. I ended up only using one of these the whole time and not even touching my Canon battery! I took over 4,000 pictures on my Canon Digital Rebel XT on a single charge on one of these batteries! That is significantly better than my Canon battery.
Got this little dandy for Christmas from my wife. Since then I have taken it to the Bahamas and back. You will need to buy the detailed maps. The digital card should be upgraded to at least 1GB. I can store almost half of the US in detail on 1GB. Works great for auto routing. Even my wife got interested when it adjusted to my driving off the preset route. It recalcs and jumps right back in with directions again!!! It has so many good points I would rather tell you to read the product description. The only possible detractor is the initial slow satelite acquisition. Not a real problem though.
Finding a good case for your iPhone is a lot of work. I'll save you a lot of time... If you are looking for this style of case, the DLO holster is the best. It is slim and has a perfect fit. Only downsides are the velcro flap (which is hard to open in meetings) and the case obviously offers no protection if the phone is outside of it. I understand the velcro flap instead of magnets because magnets have reportedly been fatal to iPones already. For the second downside - I use aSpeck IPH-BLK-TS ToughSkin iPhone Case (Black)case for casual use around the house. However, the Speck case covers up the nice design and attracts all kinds of dust and lint. If you by one case, I'd go for the DLO!
After reading some reviews of these speakers, I am somewhat confused about people complaining about muddy "bass" and distorted highs. I consider myself an audiophile, and I don't see what all the negitive fuss is about. I was looking for an upgrade of my kenwood 3 way 5 1/4 bookshelves (which weren't very good anyway) but didnt want to spend hundreds of dollars for a bookshelf speakes, plus I didn't feel like buying a speaker set (5 piece system) since I live in an apartment and didn't feel like wiring something that I have to take down in a year. I felt that I needed more bass response then I was getting, so I was looking for something in the 8 to 10inch woofer range. (since I didnt like the speakers I had at the time, it would be pointless adding a subwoofer) When I listened to these Sony's in the store, I was impressed with pretty clear sound and pretty good bass reponse, but when I brought them home and hooked them to my Techniqes Receiever, I was blown away on how the bass reponse and clearity of the highs and mids were. Listen, if you want you can spend hundreds of dollars on Klipsch, Pinnacle, or Polk, or Bose and get a very nice bass reponse from a small speaker, then go ahead. My advice, buy these Sony's. I dont even have the bass turned up (it in the middle) and the reponse is nice. Of course the SQ isn't going to be as good as the others, but they are very nice speakers for 100bucks for the pair. If the other reviewers are having problems with the bass there might be some problems with way they are set up eg.....Is the receiver set to have the full sound on or is the crossover set on so the low frequencies are blocked? Are they using the speaker wire that comes with the speakers? (use 14 gauge, and you will be fine) Is their receiver a piece of junk? And are the speakers mounted in the right area? (the closer you put them to the wall, the more bass reponse you get) Enjoy these as I believe they are the best speakers money can buy
Pros:1. extremely quiet2. keeps the laptop cool enough that the laptop's fan never turns oncons:1. a tad pricey2. the device uses a usb port for power; multiple usb ports would have been nice to allow use as a usb huboverall: worth the money
This phone was just as described, but it wasn't what we wanted! It was sent out immediately and we were happy with the service. I recommend this company!
This cable is perfect for connecting portable media players to an audio system. This is a good quality cable with lightly gold plated ends, it is better than the cheap cables packaged with some electronics. For the price, under four dollars, this is a real bargain.This comes in handy when hooking up an iDevice to an older audio system, like a surround or stereo receiver. You use a standard audio cable (male on both ends) and plug that into any input on the receiver (any input will work except Phono). A lot of receivers do not have 3.5mm inputs. Turn the volume up fairly high on the iDevice, and then control the volume on the receiver.This isn't an audiophile cable, but for what it does, expensive cables are probably a waste of money. The headphone jack amplifier on these iDevices is not exactly high quality to begin with (to output higher quality music, the digital output is the only way to go).I like this cable a lot. The jack insulation is just the right size that I can leave protective cases on my iPhone, iPod, and iPad (some jacks are really fat and I have to remove the case). The pigtail is a nice length, just long enough to lay my player down and connect my audio cable, but not so long it is a bother. The flexible wire is a plus; some of these are rigid connectors that interfere with cases.
I want to learn more about stargazing, so I was looking for a binoculars for a long time.When I saw it from amazon, I was deeply attracted by the price and the function.When I receive the binoculars, It was brand new,good and easy to use. But this is winter so may be I must found some day of good weather to have stargazing with my new toy.
I bought this after finally dumping my 16-year-old JVC bookshelf system. This cost me 25% of what I paid for the JVC even at today's inflated prices. And the auxillary jack on the front of the Sony is connected to my PC for some Internet radio stations while I work. Very compact, so I also dumped my lousy-sounding PC speakers. I have a subscription to www.naxosradio.com, and spend most of my computing hours listening to one of its 70+ CD quality channels.If you like classical music and want a pair of speakers at the sides of your PC, get this and a $19/yr subscription to Naxos Radio. I'll probably order another one of these for my computer at work.
Bottom line: Huge improvements needed but gets a 4 because it's the most comprehensive of what's available for PDAs.I am a financial consultant and am on the road everyday to new residences and businesses, giving me in-depth knowledge about this particular product. Because many good reviews are listed, I will focus more the drawbacks. Read on for the nitty-gritty details.The Maps:The maps can be huge, ranging from a couple megabytes to 15 megabytes. You'll need plenty of memory and a fast PDA. What a map covers depends on how dense the city is. Los Angeles requires about 4 maps while Riverside county is covered in two maps. You can only load 3 maps at a time, so if you're travelling long distances, your destination may have to be somewhere along the highway. Once you get there, load a different set of maps. Loading more maps, though, will reset your start/end points as well as your route. So you'll need to renter the information. Also, the more maps are open, the slower it is to pan across the map.Finding yourself:Unlike a static map, the GPS can track your location or you can search by contacts, address, intersection, or major points of interest. Unfortunately, it only lists major venues (e.g. stadiums, major shopping centers) and not places like gas stations (a major drawback). Searching for an intersection without knowing the city can be quite tedious. You first enter a street name, then the city, then the next street name. So if the city is unknown and the first street appears in several cities, you have to try each city until you find the second street.The GPS:If you use the system in your car, as I do, the GPS is a mixed blessing. When first starting the system, it may take a LONG time before getting a fix - if you're stopped. If you try to get a fix while moving, that drastically reduces your chances of getting a fix at all. After that, however, it is quick at requisition after going under tunnels and such. Because being in a car weakens the signal, it has a hard time following you after making turns. You may have made a left, but it still shows you as going straight. This is especially frustrating when you cannot stop and wait for it to tell you which way to turn, as in a highway exit with a green light. If you know this will happen, you best look at the directions and memorize the turns. Also, because of the weakened signal, the voice might keep saying, &quot;you are off-route,&quot; either because it hasn't yet taken into account that you made a turn or simply because it can't quite pin-point where you are and has you located as driving off-road through blocks of houses. Expect this to happen frequently in mountainous areas or in downtown areas with tall buildings.Routing:Routing is a mixed blessing as well. You can route by fastest, shortest, or no highway, and you have a voice telling you where to go. It is fairly quick at routing when you only have one map open. If you're travelling across three maps, it might take a while. Also, it is supposed to reroute you when you have gone off-course, but it rarely ever does that, meaning you have to take your eyes off the road and manually tell it to find a new route. Perhaps the biggest drawback is the amount of time it gives itself before telling you that a turn is coming up. On streets, it makes announcements 0.1 miles before street turns and 0.5 miles before highway exits, meaning you better keep an eye on how far away you are from your next turn. Also, the maps do not use highway-exit names. For example, the Santa Monica exit off the 405 North in California puts you on a street called Cotner Ave, which in actuality is just an off-ramp with a street name. The directions will tell you to exit onto Cotner Ave, meaning you will miss it because you will never see a Cotner Ave. exit on the highway signs. And if the off-ramp does not have a name or does not immediately exit onto a street, it will simply say to exit onto the off-ramp. Along those lines, you better remember your destination address because it doesn't show it to you in the text directions. I always have to switch back to my Outlook Contacts to look at the address because the map will get you to the block, not the specific address (probably to save memory). By the way, the voice simply tells you a turn is coming up - it doesn't actually say the name. But that is forgivable in order to save memory. The map always displays in large font what is coming up and the distance left to make the next turn as well as the distance remaining to your destination.Battery Life and Memory:This product drains your batteries and the maps take up a lot of memory, so it would be prudent to get a car adapter and at least a 256MB flash memory module. Do NOT get compactflash because that slot will be taken by the GPS unit.Bottom Line:Obvously, there is MUCH room for improvement. I tried many competing products and this one was, by far, the most comprehensive. There are products that list restaurants and gas stations, but use TINY maps of which you can only load one at a time and have limited search, routing, and GPS features. Others have better GPS sensitivity but are much more expensive. Others can show a cross-country route from start to finish on a single map but again, lack in other features.
I needed a surge protector that had a lot of room for plugs. This one is great.
I wanted to split the ethernet jack from the wall to split in two to use two computers, however, the splitter only worked for one, not the other.
Sony may have developed the Blu-Ray technology, Samsung has refined it into this player. I am clearly convenced that this is the best Blu-Ray Disc Player on the market. Expensive?, Yes, Worth it? YES !
Don't go cheap... just buy the one you know will work. You have already spent a lot on your gear so bet something that you know will work and that wont damage your equipment.
I have used this cable for 4 months now and it is great. I tried using a cheap cable you can get anywhere and it ended up "kinking" and the sound had static unless you bent the cable just right. This is a high quality thick cable that will last a long time.
BE SURE WHICH CAMERA YOU ARE GETTING! There are some obscure differences!I see labels of Kidizoom, Kidizoom Junior, and Kidizoom Plus.I see resolutions for 0.3, 1.3, and 2.0 megapixelsI see memory capabilities of 16mb, 64mb, and 256 mbI see labels for 2 games, 3 games, and 5 games (less important of course)The part that is confusing the heck out of me is determining which camera is which!!! Honestly some of the cameras listed here can be labeled with the same name, but have different specs on their listings. I am thinking that some products are listed under the wrong name and that you need to read carefully to be sure which camera is really being sold. Also, as I read reviews from others posted here it seems that people may not be commmenting on the same camera they actually purchased! It is just too easy to mistake one camera model for another.So in trying to determine from the picture which camera is really being sold I see that the Kidizoom Junior (also called the Kidizoom) is easy to differentiate by looking: it has a very rounded shape that reminds me of a sponge, or a bar of soap. (Also costs substantially less -about $35-$40)Then there is the Kidizoom model with the 2 interchangeable face plates (in 4 different colors). The V-tech website said this model has been discontinued, but there are plenty being sold here on Amazon. Many say they have the 1.3 megapixel resolution, but I also saw some of these models that said right on their packaging that they were 2.0 megapixels. As you look through Amazon's listings you will see that both of these cameras are listed as Kidizoom, AND both can also be listed as Kidizoom Plus. Since they both have the original design/look to them I am wary of which camera the vendor is really selling under their listing.Now there is also the Kidizoom Plus model - When you look at the picture of this model on the V-Tech website you learn that there are not interchangeable face plates, also the photo of the back shows an extra silver button/dial between the two ("binocular") viewfinder holes. Looking at the front side, this model still has the look with the two rubberized grips on the sides, but there is not a fingerprint shaped imprint near the bottom of these grips, as there is on the Kidizoom model.These are the differences I am seeing in the photos and spec listings, but I for one could really use some clarification in the reviews about which product the consumer really is reviewing, so that I could make sure which product I want to buy, and which product I am really ordering. The differences are important!
The Camcorder compact power adapter workedvery well. I was given great help in finding theright one for my Canon Camcorder, which in itselfwas amazing. 5 stars to the product and to the helperswho helped me locate the right one.
I bought this telescope for my 10-year old daughter for the following reasons:-the built-in database allows us to quickly find objects in the sky. Beginners can't get past this step easily!-reasonably priced and not too difficult to transport.-allows some accessories to be added: lenses, camera.-spend quality time together while learning about the sky and related physics/math. This was my long term plan.-do some astrophotography.-ability to see terestrial objects.In practice it works well and you get a lot for your money, but you will want to buy additional eyepieces.After some use you will find these unexpected limitations:-Celestron may not ship certain items to your country. If you lack the imagination to circumvent that then you may be expected to pay a huge surcharge to obtain them locally.-The gearbox teeth are too coarse for photography. You can see the tracking error when in synch mode (the object jumps in the objective).-The hand control does not have a real-time clock. This makes setting up painful and I often experience alignment failure.-Poor alignment when selecting an object. The telescope is a degree off. How is this possible?-You need a much bigger aperture than 4-inches for astronomy. Save up and start with 8 - 10 inches.-Battery power from on-board batteries is too low. Use with external power.-Finder scope should automatically power off after a few minutes otherwise the kids will leave it switched on an the watch battery will die.-The communication protocol to the device is rather poor. I suspect it was designed by a astronomer instead of an engineer.-The telescope came with some fibre in the tube. Quality control not as good as I expected.I am a beginner and still need to try the wedge and begin my walk in astronomy. The problem with astronomy is that the results are dependent on the sum of all the parts e.g. you won't get good photos with a cheap mount. Rather buy the items that will last a lifetime to start with and add to your collection as you can afford. I am looking at buying a 10-inch Meade instead now.
Now what, .... I have saved all my data in some unknown scrambled format and can't do anything about it.I was hoping for a storage device that would give me the option of recognizing what I saved and being able to change what needs to be changed at a time when I feel it's necessary.Now I have to wait till doomsday arrives when I have to reinstall all my unidentifiable scrambled files?Way to much money for nothing!
This product is one of my best buy. If your looking for a portable navigation system, this is it. It's easy to use and very portable. You won't regret this product.
I found this to be a sturdy and convenient recharger for those times I don't have access to a USB connection (like in a hotel room). It also charges the unit much faster than the USB does. It is a little bulky, thus the 4 stars. It would be nice if it were smaller.
not much I can say just that its great value for much needed performance boost
works just as i expected it to. would recomend it to everyone. price was as i expected it to be
Easy to use. Hands free bluetooth enables you to place and receive calls while driving. Easy to sync with cell phone. It comes with digital locking capabilities, so if stollen, the thief cannot use it without returning it to Garmin for unlocking. I highly recommend this GPS device.
Be careful, there is another Monster plug with a very similar product name that's an extension cord. This is *not* that product.This product is to be purchased if you have a Monster power center with a detachable plug. Mine is hardwired in (most of the 3500 and up series are), and not replaceable.If you're looking for the Monster extension cable, this isn't it, and Amazon doesn't sell it.
Though this product appears to be made out of the cheapest plastic available - it will knock your socks off! It's definitely not what it looks like. Tiny, easy to put in your pocket, it comes w/64MB of MP3 stoarge (about 2 hours ) which is enough for any gym visit. Then it also offers a slot for inexpensive SMART MEDIA cards from 32-128 MB sizes. Software that it comes with is baby-simple and the sound - even with the rinky-dink earbuds is great. Offers just enough bells & whistles and you can't beat the price. USB cable & wrist strap come with player, CD software & manual. Upgrades for software to be WIN XP compliant are free at www.emiglobal.com. Buy one or more for everyone in your family! Classic Brand is the best kept secret around. Have 2 of their DVD/VCD/MP3 set-top players and they're great, too. Prices are astoundingly low. Enjoy!
fits my sh67h3 look and feel are acceptable LED always on with orange color match the HDD LED which nice
I bought two of these units for my kids to use on their bus rides to school. After a couple months the skipping became terrible. The sound was never clean- maybe a function of the flimsy headphones. In any case, I'm trying to get the things serviced by the company, but it doesn't look promising. As others have said, &quot;Hello Sony!&quot;
I have had this camera for 6 years now. It has traveled to many places with me, been through thick and then, and it still captures great memories for the photo album. It's been rained on, dropped, and thrown around, but is still in one piece. The quality of the pictures have been really good, despite my amateur techniques.
Works with your Nikon D40, contrary to some reports.You simply have to change the "Shooting Mode" in your camera's settings to use the remote ("2s Delayed remote" or "Quick Response Remote").Love how I can leave the shutter open as long as I want without having to hold the remote button down the entire time in custom shutter mode. You simply press once to open the shutter, then again when you're ready to close it.One of the best inexpensive upgrades you can buy.Was purchased through Amazon.
Good webcam for the price. It's not great quality but enough to get by if you can't afford a nicer one.
Never has a product gotten me so frustrated so fast within the first minutes out of the box. The space wherein the power adapter is plugged into the back of the transmitter is so small that even a five-year old's fingers are too big. Whose hands were used in the diagrams -- a newborn's? Very poor design. I had to resort to using needle-nose pliers to set the power plug into the back of the transmitter. Amazon: need to update requirements to include a line about needle-nose pliers.Second, who puts a volume dial next to the tuning dial? Think about it. You reach to lower/raise the volume only to tune yourself out of the signal. Again, very poor design. That is akin to having "Launch nukes" button next to "Cancel launch nukes" button next to each other; hopefully, that example really isn't true.Otherwise, the sound is ok. The range is also pretty good; I can go 60-80 feet from the transmitter without any noticeable drops. But the initial setup frustration has soured the whole experience for me.
While not spectacular, if you're looking for a starter lens this seems to be the best way to go. Works very well with my Nikon d80. My only complaint is that it looks and feels somewhat cheap; when zooming, the lens reaches out unlike other models of lenses where the lens stays contained in the lense container. Multiple times I've had the lense not retract all the way, too.
THIS IS A NICE TRIPOD FOR THE PRICE OF IT,BUT I THINK SELLER NEEDS TO STOP BEING SO CHEAP AND ADD CARRYING CASE ALSO FOR THE SAME $34.95 THEY ARE ASKING FOR TRIPOD.I;M SHOOTING WITH A NIKON D70S & NIKON D2X DIGITAL CAMERA.THE D70S IS FINE WITH ZOOM LENSE ,BUT THE D2X WITH ZOOM LENSE IS A BIT HEAVY FOR THIS TRIPOD.SELLER MAKE THE POT A LITTLE SWEETER...........GIVE UP THE CARRYING CASE.
This cable is horrible. the only cable i have ever had that i can break by pulling it!!! Stay away.
This is a very hard replacement ribbon to find. We were very happy with the purchase from the beginning to the end. Thanks!
It took me about two hours to install, because my network was using a different network class instead of the class that the DLINK was installed in. I had to follow the DLINK instructions to first talk to the device by changing the TCP/IP settings on my computer. I then set the DLINK address to 168.192.1.X to match the defaults used by my LINKSYS router. Unfortunately the instructions don't really deal with this nor do they mention that you should reset your TCP/IP configurations back on your computer when you are all done. Other then that it works great but I could see if you aren't very technical savy, you could have some problems.
I had a Logitech mx518, but it was not performing to my expectations in games like BF2, so I decided to get a Razer Diamondback. Amazon has this plasma LE for $42, and it usually sells for $60 everywhere else, if you can still find them.I ordered Thursday before noon, choose standard shipping, and I had the mouse friday by 4pm. Amazing! The mouse itself is flawless, extremely accurate and fast. It comes with a nice lan pack for storage and transport, which I enjoyed a good deal.The Diamondback is phenomenal, in my hands, it is definitely better than the Logitech. It is lighter, and it fits the hand like a glove, more perfectly than the Logitech.Now, to performance. It is more accurate for me, and just feels easier to control. I also like the driver software much more than Logitech's, it is overall much more polished. The buttons feel larger and more responsive, although the side buttons are easier on the Logitech to press.In conclusion, both mice are fairly close, but when it comes to this high level of mice, the small advantages of the Razer Diamonback win out. If I could describe in a few words, it would be "More polished". It just feels slightly superior, although I do recant that the difference is not night and day, just mid-afternoon to late afternoon.Oh, and aesthetically, the Razer DB wins hands down. The blue LED is beautiful on the mouse, and its shape is more appealing to me then the Logitech. Also, a nice carrying case is included with the DB, which is very useful for transport and keeping the mouse safe.
I could not find a new replacement of the motherbord that failed. In searching for a replacement motherboard with specific requirements, this motherboard presented itself with compatable specifications and additional features.
I am not opening this product until my husband returns from Iraq in a month, but I was shocked to see the packaging of what I would assume to be a fairly fragile product. It is a 72" long 4" wide. It was propped against my front of my house at delivery as it would not fit in my door way. I imagine this could easily be bent during shipment. I am only writing this review as this was one of my concerns when purchasing on Amazon, but figured for the price it was worth the risk. I live in Seattle where it is always raining, so you may want to consider if this has a home on your front porch until you get home from work.
I experienced the same problem with the cd loader tray. Absolute garbage. I however, will not waste my time and money trying to get it fixed. It's trash. And it's the last thing I ever buy from Pioneer. A once fine company (I have 30 year old Pioneer speakers that are large but great sounding) has sunk to rock bottom.
I have chronic fatigue syndrome. Many may not know how that relates to this product. I bought the TomTom software initially to run on my PalmZire. I found it relieved a LOT of stress in my life. Before I bought my home and BEFORE I had any GPS realtors would give me lists of homes to drive around and look at. Well, that method took FIVE years for me to find my house. I'm sure if I had the TomTom back then, I would have found a house in maybe FIVE weeks, instead. This device is compact, all in one; no more separate battery pack to activate; no more will I find myself in the truck ready to roll and discover the Palm needed a charge and dumped the TomTom program. In that instance I needed to have my computer handy so I could reinstall. I just bought this upgrade today and so far am extremely happy. PLEASE, everyone who reads this and uses a GPS--IF YOU find errors in your travels, take the time to report it using the feedback system. No one can fix what they don't know is broken. It does no good to complain, "The GPS is wrong.", if you don't do your small part to help us all keep it updated. I do feel EVERY box should include a case and lanyard.
This was my first purchase from Eek Technology and I am so pleased with their fast shipping. This Canon camera bag fits my Canon S3-IS perfectly. I particularly like the nice strong stitching, particularly aroung the belt loop. I need not worry that this belt loop will come undone and fall off my belt; which was my experience with a previous (velcro type belt loop) Samsonite bag. This Canon bag is nicely stitched so you can hike and walk trails without worry. The loop is permanently and strongly stitched, meaning you will need to unbuckle your belt to put the bag on the belt or take it off. No problem for me at all; I like the assurance that the bag is safe and secure on my belt and is not going to fall off while nature hiking.The camera fits inside very snugly; a perfect fit for my S3-IS. I can (just barely) squeeze in four extra batteries and extra SD card. But there is definitely no room for anything else. But for my needs this is perfect. The bag has nice, soft leather and the bag has some padding too so I don't need worry about the camera jostling around; it is very snug.So if you're looking for a good quality bag for your Canon, I highly recommend this camera bag. Very strong and stylish; what more could I want... I am very pleased. Thanks EEk Technology for your very fast shipping too; much appreciative here.
I purchased this tripod in February because setting my camera on a stack of books to take macro shots wasn't working out so well. I needed a tripod that was easy to use (I am a novice, in the extreme), portable, easy to store and sturdy and reliable. This tripod does all of those things admirably. I love that I can set my camera at a wide variety of angles and heights and all of the changes are pretty easy and fast. My only small gripe is the wide stance of the legs. I have a small dresser top where I do my macro photography and this tripod takes up a lot of room and sometimes it can be a little difficult to maneuver around. I like this tripod and would recommend it to anyone who needs a sturdy, easy to use, basic tripod.
Like some reviewers have mentioned, you definitely need some nimble fingers to get the screws in place. but once in place, the bracket works like a charm. There were 2 possible placements on my hard drive given the extra holes the bracket has. If one position doesn't work, the other usually does the job. This is exactly what I was looking for. something simple and inexpensive.
I am impressed with mySony Cybershot DSC-H9 8MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilization Zoomafter trying out theCanon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. I though I would really enjoy the S5 as it is made by a company who is known for its cameras. But after further review realized that for this compact camera that Sony would be better having come from a camcorder background and it really shows. Although, for the SLR Canon makes a wonderful camera. The H9 is more user friendly and has nice menu layouts. As well as continuous shooting, the next shot delay is quicker in the H9 than the S5. The internal ISO on the H9 is also much higher which allows for better lighting in low-light situations as well as it's night shot feature and giving the flash range 10 feet more than the S5 at only 23 feet. Also, the Canon software has been known to have problems as it also did on my computer, yet another drawback for me. The Sony software had no problems. Although the Sony does have a date feature, it has to be added to each picture after download and not date printed as the picture is taken. You can also choose what color and where you would like the date printed, which is a nice feature. The S5 has a couple of features I will miss however, a feature called "stitch" that mends your pictures together for a panoramic photo and a record button on the body to start recording a video at any time during any mode. The H9 has video but you have to turn the dial to that mode. Both cameras have zoom and audio on video.I would recommend the Sony H9 to anyone who is embarking on photography as a small hobby. This (compact) camera is a nice transition from the point-and-shoot to a more sophisticated SLR. As I say, the "compact" is an automatic camera with manual functions and the SLR is a manual camera with automatic functions.
I mostly bought this set for the hand grip. Once I got the products, I put the neck/shoulder strap on right away. It is adjustable, but seems a bit bulky at first. I'm sure once it's used more it will become more flexible and I would get use to it. Then I tried putting the hand grip on along with the should grip and both can be put on together for my camera.After a while I ended up taking the should strap off because I tend to carry a camera bag every where and just quickly grap the camera out of it when I want to use it. The shoulder strap is still nice, thick padded, and with a slight curve in the padded area to fit more naturally with the body. But so far the hand grip works great especially since it doesn't need the plate attached at the bottom of the camera blocking the batteries like other hand grips do. I also love the reflective strip which is the whole area that is gray. A nice addition for safety when you're taking outside photos.One little problem is that the rings that attach either the shoulder grip or the hand grip to the camera can damage the area around where it connects to the camera, just a little bit of scratches. But that would probably happen with any strap. My camera is also black, I don't know if this damage would show if you have a silver camera. I use this on my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi and it works great. I also have small hands and can still adjust the hand grip to fit me.Overall, both items in set are great and heavy duty just as described.
well this item is amazing...in m y opinion every body should buy one of them if you are looking for night vision monocular.
This product is such a bargain. In the big office stores this ink is $20.00 or more.I'll be buying more.
Use as a remote trigger for group shots or to reduce shaking on a tripod.WORKS GREAT!!
This pen was easy to work right away. When copying text from magazines, it copied most text well. The only problem was that it mistook letters sometimes, especially h's which became ii's. When I would scan from line to line, I would frequently get gobbily-gook. A readable copy required backtracking through the text to fix obvious problems. A perfect copy would take much longer, almost to the point of not saving time. Sometimes whole lines were missed but I could easily insert them. I would never trust the pen to copy without monitoring because of the loss of lines and the unreadable words.
First one I bought was defective upon purchase. Returned for new one at JVC advise. Second one broke after 5 uses and 6 months. Was told by JVC it would cost me $145.00 to repair. Total piece of junk and JVC will not stand behind their own product. Bought a Sony for about the same price and it is working just fine.
With this antenna I get max reception...all bars full with our PNP3 in even the worst rain. I was able to mount this antenna to the post of our DirecTV sat dish so install was a snap but the coax cable was just long enough...a lot of people will need to get the extension cable. As a bonus, Amazon is pretty much the cheapest on this item, almost $35 cheaper than some!
This camera is one of the best I have used, the pictures are sharp and its easy to manage. I recomend it to anyone who loves to take quality picture and want to get and affordable camera
I bought this camera a year ago after losing my Casio Exilim which was a great little camera for the size and price. I thought I would try a Nikon since my first "real"camera was a Nikon 35MM which took great pictures. I have been extremely disappointed in the quality of the pictures on this camera. Like other reviewers, I found them grainy, blurry and the colors are way off. I have played around with all the settings but I just can't get a decent indoor shot. Outdoor pictures are slightly better, but still not great. Also, the lag time drives me crazy - I have three young children and have missed countless shots waiting for the shutter to release. Also, the price for this is crazy! I bought it for under $200 over a year ago, so I don't know why the seller would think anyone would pay over $400 for an outdated model....
Reader's Recommendations: Top 4 reasons to buy an ipod1. Ipod is a ultraportable 10 gb music player that has full compatibility with windows2. Outstanding service and support from Apple, as well as an award winning music program in musicmatch.3. Highest quality MP3 player on the market in both sound, visual, ease of use quality. Fast download times.4. Worth the money: can be used for anything including running, walking, driving, on the airplane..anywhere.. definetely worth 400Read the rest of my review for a detailed review and description of its unique featuresI recently purchased the apple ipod 10gb for windows, the ipod connected to my computer which is a dell, easily with musicmatch jukebox and i have also used a program called Ephpod which works wonders in organizing your contacts, calendar and playlist functions of the ipod, in terms of sound quality, unparalled, ease of use superb, beauty great except that the case can pick up fingerprints pretty readily, but the included case and remote control are awesome and well made, problems, had one but it turned out it was my misunderstanding, apple support is much more helpful, caring and knowledgetic that their counterparts at Dell and Compaq for who i have dealt with pretty readily and often, the firewire part of the action presented me no problems because my laptop has a built in firewire port, but if you need to get a firewire card for your pc, try to get a 6-pin one that lets you charge the ipod while it is connected to your computer, like on the mac version, ... Good Luck with an Ipod its portability, size and interface make it the best mp3/cd/md player option that is available, i have used many different players and this is the best one for athletes or people on the go, running and most sports this is the best option for taking your whole music collection along. The firewire support is great because you can purchase and use a 6pin as well allowing you to charge the ipod as well as transferring musicTo answer some questions that have arisen,The most helpful program when using Ipod for Windows is NOT xplay, it frequently crashes and erases all info on IPod, Ephpod is an easy download at Ephpod.com it has all the functionality of an apple and allows you to customize your ipod with news, calendars, contacts etc.The apple ipod for windows does support Audible Books, it has the software built into it and ephpod as well as musicmatch support audio book format. Ephpod is still the better option.If you have any questions email me at...I have had the ipod for about a month now and it has never failed to produce high quality audio and is extremely portable. Of the new options out there by creative, archos and rio are not as good, they sacrifice something somewhere, wheter it is portability, or skip protection which the ipod has 32 mb of protection.Good Luck with your IPOD it is definetely worth the money
This item would be perfect for what I use it for, if it had a digital tuner. I spend most of the time trying to dial in a radio station, then just as soon as I sit down, I have to get up and retune it to the same station.
The Wacom Intuos Tablets are professional grade tablets, perfect for illustration and the desire to replicate the human stroke. I use my tablet for digital art, illustration, and avoiding having to scan sketches. No other tablet for this money has specs that are even close. I recommend the 6 x 8 inch for a single widescreen monitor. It is plenty big.
You get a nice piece of battery to replace the old one or just to have extra power for those moments when are you and your love for good shoots
Still can't figure out if the setup problem is with the host PC or the wireless PC trying to access my internet connection. Frustrating.
I've been using this tripod for a 4-5 years infrequently. I love it's light weight and handy quick release. That weight comes at a cost. Once the crank handle snapped off because I forgot to collapse it before packing it away. Luckily I found the number for Velbon customer service who sent me a replacement with detailed instructions for free.This month, after taking some family portraits, I was closing up the legs and one of the quick side-level leg locks broke, the leg extension slid out and little pieces of black plastic fell out of the hole. The clamp no longer worked and the leg no longer functions (it falls out or in). The legs and clamps are dependent on a tiny piece of plastic which is probably getting brittle after just a couple years.Rugged is it not. Just because it can hold ~6kg/15lbs doesn't make it rugged. Nice quality otherwise? Yes, perhaps that's reflected in it's price? Maybe.. I'm without a tripod now trying to decide if I will be able to fix this or have to buy another. This review is actually for the cx-680 (with QB-5LC & PH-468) which is discontinued.Hakuba USA handles distribution & customer service on these tripods and the two sample types of tripod service are the two problems I have had. No coincidence.
I've used it to listen to a couple of audio books and it works quite well. I've tried a couple of other FM transmitters in this area and they have had some issues with weak overalpping frequencies. This one works much better.
I love the product, but theonly problem is that it deosn't have the volume attached to the wire, u have to adjust the volume from your PC...but It doesn't matter, it's perfect
We use these for live shoots. They work well. The cables could be a bit longer. On a long shaft, they don't reach. Other products use a longer coil cord. That would be a wonderful addition to this unit.
These speakers are incredible. I've had them for at least two years, played them hours upon hours, dropped them many times and they still sound fantastic!!!!!! These speakers are small, lightweight, yet they are very clear and have an amazing range from lows to highs, and comes with a subwoofer output for those extra vibrating reality-making lows. Let me tell you, as a musician with an extremely particular choosiness for sound, these speakers are incredible. Loud for their size too. I specifically came on here to review them because of how impressed I am with them. I am glad to have found a product that is well made. In durability, sound, and overall quality. Thank you creative.
It's really a good quality signal if you can keep the connectors, well, connected. I had one that worked fine for quite a while until it was knocked a bit when still plugged into the TV, and the wires came right out of the connector. To replace that I bought 2 just in case (1 has a backup). One of those was completely DOA and the connectors on the second one came out the same way my first one did a week later. Just spend more money for better quality connectors.
I bought these as headphones that I would be able to wear for long periods of time. They live up to that expectation. I would not recommend these if you are looking for headphones to wear on the go, the cable is much longer than I am and I am 6 feet tall. As far as sound quality they sound great. However they for some reason have the initial plug in volume set very low. You have to turn the volume up about twice as loud as your normal headphones to get to comfortable volume. All in all though, a great deal for the price as long as they are meant for stationary purposes.
Was worried after reading the negative reviews. Install went flawlessly, but the Mac (OSX 10.6.5) didn't find the scanner at first. Reboot and unplug and plug in the USB cable solved that. Scans are great for what the machine is. Slide scans are very good but if you ask for hi res be prepared to wait for awhile. For the money it is a great little scanner.
For the sake of your sanity and the peacefulness of you neighborhood, please don't bother buying this adapter. It may lead to uncontrollable bouts of screaming. I have another computer which picks up our wireless signal fine, but with this adapter the signal is frequently dropped. Unplugging and plugging it back in usually gets it online again for at least a few minutes, but it's a big pain in the neck. Having to do this repeatedly meant keeping it plugged into the front of the computer within reach, which meant that it got knocked into frequently because it sticks out a good 3" from the computer. Now it has come apart and has to be replaced. Piece of cr@p.
The GPS is perfect except for not including an AC adapter! Please note you will need to buy one if you plan on any updates. Other than that, it outperformed our frinds $300 unit they purchased during our trip in FL> 2 weeks ago! This is only my opinion and everyone has some other needs. Good luck on what you buy, Banb
While the idea is great these headsets still come loose around the ear. The ear bud has to be pushed in so tight that it eventually starts to hurt your ear. I still use mine although I would like a different style.
I've built three NAS boxes (unRaid) and have used these in every one -- 10 of these racks so far. They're exactly what you want for NAS use. They're very well built and full-featured. Features I like are: individual drive activity lights, temperature and disconnected-fan alarms (both enabled/disabled by jumpers) and well-made and attractive drive trays.Installation can be a bit of a chore, as mentioned in another review. In order to fit 5 drives in a space normally reserved for 3, they had to leave out grooves for the drive rails in most existing cases' 5-1/4 drive bays. You have to bend them out of the way in order to slide in this 5-in-3 drive rack. The best way I've found is to use a deep-throat C-clamp (6" will do). A couple of twists of the clamp's screw and a rail will lay flat. Done.The fan is a bit noisy, but it does move a lot of air. The plastic fan housing unsnaps from the rack very easily allowing you to change the fan, if you wish, without any problem. I typically replace it (in the housing) with an Antec TriCool 92mm fan, then snap the housing back onto the rack. If you leave off the fan, or plug it into a separate speed controller, you need to change a jumper to turn off the disconnected-fan alarm - all jumpers are detailed in the instructions. The fan housing is pretty deep -- 1-3/4 inches -- so it will be a tight fit in cases that aren't very deep or have long graphics cards. The rack's connector/circuit board blocks the rear of the rack so there won't be much flow-through of air if you only have your case fans pulling air -- you *will* need a fan of some kind on the rack.Power is provided by a pair of 4-pin Molex connectors (mounted on the rack). As expected, you'll need a separate SATA cable (included) for each of the 5 drive slots.I've never had a failure in any of my 9 racks. I don't switch out drives often, but each time I slide one in, the connection feels smooth and secure. I don't expect to have any problems in the future with any of them. This rack is a quality product and is an excellent way to increase the quantity of drives in your system.By the way, you'll probably need a SATA expansion card, too. I highly recommend the Supermicro 8-port SAS/SATA card:AOC-SASLP-MV8 with CDR & Bracket. The card needs a couple of special SAS-to-SATA breakout cables (not included)3WARE Cable, 1 Unit Of .5 Meter Multi-lane Internal (SFF-8087) Serial Ata Breakoutbut it's worth the extra expense in order to get 8 full-speed SATA ports out of a 4-lane PCI-E slot.
This set of tools easily removed the factory installed radio from my 2000 Porsche 911. The radio was out in under a minute!
Allows a simple way to save electricity without the pain and wear&tear; of inserting and removing devices all the time.I bought this as a result of user responses to a post on my blog for a power strip with individual switches. This appears to be the only such device in the USA (for domestic use). It works as advertised, but I wish the outlets were further apart as I use it for various battery chargers in my garage and I had to also buy those little extender cables to fit the chargers into adjacent sockets.Given how many surge supressors the likes of Belkin seem to produce, you'd think that they would be looking for Unique Selling Points, and individual switches AND big gaps between the outlets would be one in my view. Until someone listens to me, this is the best available.
I would give the Protron 32" TV an overall rating of ZERO........Product support was non existant and the sound was bad. I moved the tv to another room and disconnected it a year ago. I now need a part that I disconnected that will accept our home calbe and I cannot find one.. The TV repairman says he never saw one like it anywhere....Shop NBC should be ashamed of themselves for not supporting this terrible product. I do remember that it was suppose to be the Best set out when it was advertised....Not even close....Never again will I shop for anything from NBC or their afilliates
I was a bit worried about buying these speakers, but with the price and a [...] rebate, it brought down to [...] after rebate. I was happily surprised at their performance. My intended uses included simply listening to music, videos, and TV through my PC and these speakers perform well for that for me.
Would give zero if possible, was very disappointed, this product did not include the power cord that leads to the wall outlet! this item is useless without wall power cord, how can you charge battery without power for charger. The description should make it clear that you will not receive the wall outlet cord. Amazon had me ship back for refund after I contacted canon who said to deal with amazon. Save yourself a headache and not order from TwitterOutlet's. Canon stated ca570 includes wall power cord.
Being an entry level SRL, the camera body is cheap & light because it is made out of plastic. This more than fine for someone who'd like an SRL to use for specal occasions - kids'birthdays, graduations, or the occasional family road trip.But if you're a serious photogapher, who plans doing much heavier photography and / or traveling, let me suggest you look for a sturdier camera, since my experience with this camera wasn't very good. The body was very easily scratched, and basically burned out less than 2 years after I bought it.So if you're a photo enthuseist looking for a good camera - please consider the fact that this camera wears out quickly (partly because of the plastic), and sooner of later you may be looking for a sturdier body.
It says it's suppose to last 8.6 hours...and it did not last for more then 65 minutes. Even the first time when it was fully charged. Not happy with the product.
Every family have to have this Presto cooker. I can cook any hard dry beans, chicken curry, rice etc. in this cooker in no time.Many ONE POT MEALS I have cooked in this Pressure Cooker. It is really time saving and food cooked in it taste better because we do not loose nutrients.My daughter being a busy college student, loves this Pressure cooker, because it saves lots of her cooking time.
The pair I bought doesn't work at all. The units turn on, and you can go through the setup procedure specified in the manual -- but then just try and use them to communicate with each other. They're a joke.
I bought this about a year ago. Everything has worked for me, with one exception: About half the time I load a disc into it to play, it will start to play the different menu "chapter" screens from the disc and will freeze up before moving to the next "chapter". Luckily turning it off and back on has worked every time so far. Other than that, I'm pleased with it. I don't see a point in paying to send it in to get "fixed" when I only paid $99 for it. If it quits working, will just toss it and buy a new one. Although I enjoy the remotes working together with my samsung tv, I likely wouldn't buy another samsung bluray player
I got two tickets with this last yr 2011 , when i first got it in 2006 it was great now its outdated recently got the passport 9500 its great.
I'm not sure if this has happened to anyone else but I had a nightmare of a time trying to get the correct phone charger that I needed. I was trying to get away from purchasing a charger from Verizon that would cost me $30 when I knew I could get one on Amazon cheaper. Looking back on it now, I should have just bought the charger at Verizon to begin with because I ended up spending about the same amount anyway and had to wait an extra month to get the correct charger.While trying to get the correct charger I received about 3 or 4 other ones, like the VX6100 and VX8000 that weren't for my phone, the VX8100. I had assumed that all the chargers in the listing would be the exact same, not similar, since they are listed together. The similar chargers would fit into my phone but wouldn't charge it because the grooves in the bottom were not the exactly the same.It doesn't even seem like it's worth it to send some of the chargers back to get a refund because it'd probably cost about the same to send them back. When I did contact one of the sellers and told them that I needed the VX8100 charger they apologized and told me they'd send me the correct one, anddd sent me the wrong one again. One seller ignored the request that I had about specifically sending me the VX8100 and I ended up getting the wrong one.I feel like this might be an issue with the Amazon listing, and wish they would separate the charger listings and not group them together so I didn't have to wait a month spending extra money buying chargers from multiple sellers. As a result, I finally get the correct charger, doesn't charge as quickly as the seller listed [45 minutes] OR Amazon listed [1-2 hours, instead it charges in a quick 4 hours...] but whatever, it does its job and by this time I am so sick of dealing with it that I don't even care.
This is my second Transcend card and I am very happy with the performance and the value. I've been using the first one in an Zoom H2 recorder and have found it's performance to be dead on reliable. I bought this new card for my Canon Rebel Esi and am extremely happy with it. In another review someone mentions having a little difficulty with the card hanging in the slot of their Canon but I have experienced no such difficulty.I love the simplified packaging! My first card came in the original packaging and was a real PITA to open. Kudos to Transcend for a great card at a great price and to Amazon for the packaging.
I'm more than half way through the stack of 100 copying old VHS tapes on a Sony dubbing deck. I've had two disks that would not finalize, and so far I don't consider this excessive. I have also used several as tests and played the same portion of several disks to see if ten(10) or more playings would degrade the recording-- no problem.However, I am not throwing out the old VHS tapes! As an unemployed video archivist I'm not taking chances on old home movies.
My 12 year old loves this and is in perfect condition. This is awesome for her when we travel. Very easy to use and upload music and is wonderful storage for CD's to be copied to. Pictures look great on this and the radio comes in like HD quality.
One reviewer claimed this is just a CD-RW drive not a combo drive as advertised. Not so, the SOHC-5232K is a combo drive, but the drive they shipped was not a SOHC-5232K.
I bought this laptop in March of 2007. It worked great until last week (oddly enough only a few weeks after the warranty expired). Started getting blue screen of death, a USB port stopped working. Took it in for service, got a loose RAM diagnosis. Had it back from the shop for 4 days before the computer froze and would never boot up again because the motherboard died. The laptop only lasted 12 months (about 2 yrs shy of expected lifespan for a laptop). This is the second Toshiba that I had problems with. My 4 yr old Sony Viao is still going. I won't buy a Toshiba again.
I'm not sure every good product deserves the absolutely perfect rating. That being said, these modular inserts are great. They really make your multimedia area look clean and professional. You typically don't unplug and reinsert cables after you get things set up so they should be durable enough and they're extremely versitale. I've used these for all kinds of connections: ethernet, a/v interconects, speaker wire, etc., and never broken one. I wouldn't exactly go yanking on anything plugged in, but if you're up for running cables through walls and such, I suspect you're not the kind of person who is abusive of your work anyway.
Great value for money. Does everything a regular household needs out of a wireless router. I couldn't get the USB port to share the printer which was annoying. Any setup instructions online just didn't answer the question. I didn't have time to call tech support so I am not sure how they would have handled that.Good product, good price, can't go wrong for what it is worth!
The primary purpose I purchased this product was to add more memory to my RIO S10 MP3 player. After having difficulties installing it, I later learned that my MP3 player would not recognize anything higher than 128sd. Downer!
Would not make this purchase again. The adaptor for the I-Pod "Nano" is diametrically opposed to the input on the unit. As a result, the adaptor is useless, leaving the I-Pod loose and difficult to set. Also, the window on the Dock falls out constantly, leaving the Dock open to sawdust, etc.
I just got this little gem as my new glovebox cam. I've used it indoors and outdoors, with and without flash, and I'm very pleased with the pictures I've gotten thus far. I took an experimental movie clip (no sound) and it also looks fine. The 1 megapixel resolution (you can also select 640 x 480) for photos is perfect for computer use and for prints up to 5&quot; x 7&quot;. The camera uses 2 rechargeable AAAs (the charger is included) and the battery life is very good. The included 8 megabyte Memory Stick is too small, but I put a 128 meg (Lexar) card in there and I get almost 400 pics on its full 1 megapixel setting. Settings and menus are simple and the instruction manual is not needed. The size and weight are of course the big pluses here. I gave it only 4 stars though because I felt the price was a bit high for the specs (obviously, the price is the premium for the size) *and* because without an eyepiece viewfinder, one is forced to frame through the tiny LCD on the camera's rear. That is a nearly impossible task in sunlight, making for a significant drawback. Nonetheless, I'm having fun with it and I'm sure you will too!
When I was in search for a cheap and efficient wireless LAN adapter for my computer, I happened to run into TRENDnet's wireless PCI adapter. I wasn't sure if it would be any good since it was only $20. But after reading a couple of reivews, I decided to take a chance.One of the best decision I've made (computer-wise). I just plugged it in, attached the detachable antenna, boot up my computer, and it was ready to go. Since I use Windows XP, I didn't even need to install the software that came with the disc it included. Which is a plus, in case you lose the disc and need to connect online to just download a newer version of the software for the adapter.Overall, it's an excellent product for its price, and I highly recommend it.
We are using the tester for a project where we use lots of portable instrumentation to measure HVAC system parameters. The Delkin tester saves us time, money and makes our operation more efficeint by avoiding placing intstrumentation out in the field with noit enough battery juice to last the monitoring cycle. I will be gettign one for the house.
What are BAD player, even EXP103 is better than it. Stupid anti-shock, alway skipping while walking, No problem on SP50, Casio PZ5000 and TDK Mojo. ok, skipping, annoying, It skips wonderfully will do mix songs (When I llisten to dance music while walking, it will mix up another track music into my ear. pre-LOAD the wrong track for anti-skip.) Oh my god, Willie Nelson sings a song with Mcdonna (Sometimes Chinese singer sing with Lee Ann), this player done a good job, I have never think they have a song together.No good with no navigation screen.what's good, batteries life, sound quality (When you non activitely). Riovolt SP50 SP90, with no good sounding. didn't try SP250 and SP480.wasted my $.
For anyone buying their first HDTV, I recommend buying the powercenter (and HDMI cables) on-line to save money. I bought the HTS 800 along with my first HDTV (Sharp 47" LCD). I decided on HTS 800 because it offered surge protection, it filtered out electronic noise, it had plenty of color coded outlets spaced apart, and it was much cheaper than similar products at the electronics stores. Prior to purchasing the HTS800, my old color TV and stereo system were plugged into a regular power strip. Whenever I would try to use the TV and stereo together, the stereo system would flash "surge" after a couple of minutes and turn off. I have had my HDTV and HTS800 for a month now, and I have had no problems. The TV picture is clear, I get great sound whenever I use my TV and stereo system together, and I don't get the "surge" warnings with my stereo anymore!
Got this for a 27" flatscreen in my bedroom and it was just what I needed for the price I liked.
I had ordered something "like" these prior and in the reviews people discussed having some broken items. Well I thought I would try these ones out as they were the same price and the seller describes them as being premium ect. Well My first order arrived "other place" and I was pretty surprised by what I got, they were excellent. Then I received these. Probably about a third were broken as many have reviewed, and the quality was just horrible. The plastic covering is the cheesiest thing Iv probably ever seen. The cases are very fragile so there is NOTHING premium about these. When alot of them are broken on arrival then the deal becomes a rip off.
I was looking for MP3 players for my 3 and 5 year olds. Wiggles and Disney CDs don't have a long lifespan with kids that age.I wanted them to be fairly kid proof.. no docks, moving parts, headphones, etc.These were exactly what I was looking for, and the price was right. The kids love them.If I had to pick on a couple things... the LCD display could have better contrast, and they'd be much better with 512MB.
First off, to all who wonder, the flash does work flawlessly on the Konica Minolta 7D. All of the features including the remote flash work. The flash is a nice edition to my outfit. The only complaint I have is that I am still working on making color corrections with the flash in use.Enjoy
I bought this item whilst last in the States for six weeks. I drive a lot while I am here and tend to get really lost on a regular basis. It's difficult concentrating on a totally different driving style and watching for direction signs. I found it invaluable.I didn't really use any of the hiking, mountaineering, sailing, or fishing features just the traffic navigation. I opted for this unit as I can buy the European map set when I get back home, plus it's really portable and has a good AA Alkaline battery life. It's tough too and survived several knocks and being dropped from waist height. The screen is bright enough to see and large enough overall.I don't like the fact that the beep is so quite and it can take a while to show the next turn and re-calculate routes. As with anything the screen could be larger and brighter. What would be really good is spoken directions and maybe an easier way of entering street addresses. On the whole though it's a well balanced multi function unit and I would recommend it to others.You will need to buy an in-car kit (if using it on-the-road) plus more detailed maps and a 1GB or 2GB micro SD card. Make sure it's the micro SD format though, it's tiny, a little larger than a finger nail. I didn't use this unit for off-road activities but I understand it's pretty damn good at that also.
I purchased this LCD after numerous searches and reviews. Amazon's shipping is first class. They delivered on time and were willing to put on wall mount I had installed. The quality out of box is sub-par but after HD cable box and some tweeking this unit is amazing. The picture is great. No dead pixels or light spots. Hooked up to PS3,WII,receiver,xbox360 without any issue. HD quality is better than most plasmas I see.
Works as advertised. I cannot think of anything to complain about whatsoever. Especially like the blue LED indicator, which helps to detect IR interference from my TV.
I bought 2 cartridges one works fine, but the second works like if it was empty on the red and it has a waterd down blue.I did buy remanufactured cartridges before and didn't have any problems with those.
There isn't much to say about an SD card. Either it works or it doesn't. This one works just fine for me in my Sanyo Xacti CG6 hybrid video/digicam. No problems for me. I should note that the CG6 is NOT an HD resolution camera - 640 x 480 only.One point to keep in mind, and I knew this before I bought it but didn't think about it until after, is that these high capacity (>2mb) SD cards are not readable using older card readers. I can't use it in my portable card reader or in the built-in card reader on my 3 year old computer. I must connect the camera to a USB port in order to copy files from this card to my computer.
We bought this for our 4yr old daughter to use with an older computer. It's a great size for her. Nice picture, handles the graphics on her games great.It's a nice, lightweight affordable monitor for everyday use!
I had a $50 set of Skullcandy phones which broke, hence the reason I bought these. These are MUCH better than my old ones in every way. Cannot believe how soft & squishy the ear pads are as well as the band that goes over your head. A+ in every way and for $24? Are you kidding? Get these if you need new phones.
This listing should say that it protrudes out like a laptop kick-stand. You would like it was an extended life battery. It seemed to make my computer twice as heavy. It works well, its just too big and heavy.
The Zune delivers everything that I expected except it cannot be used as an external hard drive without a hack.... which is why I gave it 4 stars, not 5.The exterior is superior to the iPod since it won't scratch. The quality of the music and video are nothing short of spectacular. The radio is a nice added bonus and the wireless capability has a lot of potential.Basically, you cannot trust anyone who gives this a 1 star because like the iPod it is a quality product.
Works as advertised and since the numbers are big I'm not forced to fumble around for my glasses in the night to read what time it is...multiple alarms also work well for my wife and I since we're on different schedules.
The truth is that a "really good fax" will separate you from about a thousand of your beloved George Washingtons; they don't sell them at places where most of us shop. For the average SOHO buyer the options in Laser multi functions are limited at best. This is my fifth printer and second multi function through the years, my first Brother product. I am a retired Network Engineer and I have personally laid hands on some of HPs biggest and badest printers, lets just say I have been around the block.I bought the MFC 4800 and a Panasonic and returned both within three weeks because of misfeeds; so far the 8500 has not skipped a beat yet. Is it fast? Yes, very fast and the print quality is as good as it gets. Notable differences from the 4800; prints faster, scans faster, copies more clearly, has a larger capacity sheet feeder, has one touch faxing, is network capable, holds more paper, can add another 250 sheet paper tray, has a larger LCD, and ships with a full toner instead of a starter. The warranty may also be better. Also the feed mechanism is better than the 4800 thus eliminating misfeeds. The 8500 will suck up your 20-page fax faster than you can say, "I'm a nine to five slave", spit it out, and let you get back to playing solitaire while it takes care of business.For those of us who own real office equipment the 8500 feels light and flimsy but remember it is only four hundred street price, you get what you pay for. I like the fact that it goes silent in sleep mode, that's good. The dedicated left and right arrow keys make programming the unit such a snap that even a CEO can do it. For support ask for a supervisor when you call Brother, the front line people don't know how to turn it on much less trouble shoot it. The manual is horribly lacking, it will do more than the manual tells you it will and Brothers web site about using the online manual is wrong, it is not any better. If you have trouble with the software and want to just install the drivers they are on the CD. Use the Distinctive Ring feature from your phone company if you don't have a dedicated line but be sure to read the manual to set up the unit.In my epinion this is a great unit, full of features at an entry-level price. It's a laser and remember a few years ago these things did not even exist yet so we are lucky just to have them at all. Stay away from ink jets, they are loud, slow, messy, very expensive, and just don't belong in a real office setting. Go for the high capacity toner, for ten more bucks you get twice the toner, it's a no brainer and it gives you about a penny a page printing cost. Get the 8500, take it home, love it and it will love you back but watch the return date on your receipt in case you want to file for divorce but I doubt that will happen, this is one sexy, snappy little baby....
I had dust spots that were ruining some of my shots. This cleaned these perfectly without having to pay the cleaning costs from Nikon. This was used on my antiquated D100 and worked flawlessly. Follow the instructions and don't use too much cleaner otherwise it will leave a bit of buildup and you will have to go in again to remove it.
Real nice price and perfect length for between the router and cable modem to reduce cable clutter!
I am going to have to agree on this one. I was a bit nervous as this was my first purchase of this size through amazon, and also my first HDTV in general. However, after an incredible amount of research and visits to my local CC & BB, I learned that Samsung provides the best possible picture quality, brightness, and contrast than any other DLP television offered, with respect to the excellent price.Speaking of which, ss of right now June 21st, 06 this exact model goes for $2000-$2200 in retail stores (look it up), which actually added to my skepticism about ordering this television online. At the time Amazon was offering free super saver shipping, which I decided on, however it turned out to be a bit longer than I had hoped. A simple call to Amazon customer service and they bumped up my shipping to standard ground, for no extra charge simply because I was a bit unhappy. In addition, I learn one week after receiving the television, the cost was somehow lowered even further, and I was given a credit on my card for the difference in cost which was $100, again Amazon is wonderful. I haven't much talked about the TV because I feel it is necessary to stress how painless, reassuring and helpful ordering an item of this scope can be on amazon.comAs far as the TV is concerned, it's just incredible, beautiful, and worth every last cent! We saved approximately $650 by going with amazon, and this TV is just mind blowing. So much so, I haven't completed much work at home recently because I've unfortunately been glued to it for the last 2 weeks.I had my concerns about HD content which which is in limited fashion at the moment, however if you have a DVR, which most cable companies now offer, your all set. Basically everything you watch will be ready to go in full HD at your finger tips. In my opinion a DVR is definitely a must until HD signal is everywhere.A bit more technical:This is the newest model, just released in May 06', some of the upgrades from last years DLP make a major difference. I've personally seen the difference by viewing both models last years and this new one side by side in store. This model now has a faster color wheel which in turn helps in response time for fast moving imagery on screen. In reality, this TV is basically as fast as a glass screen, which I was extremely worried about. There is also 2 additional colors in the color wheel. Last years model had Red Green Blue to make up the full spectrum of colors you see on screen, Samsung added Cyan and Yellow to the wheel as well, (go to their website) to produce better variation of color and it looks more natural. This years model is also brighter, has better contrast and provides deeper blacks.The other owner above included the specs, so I'll spare you, however I do want to mention that I noticed no difference between using HDMI or component video cables. I literally compared both signals by switching the input on the TV which watching various programs (on pause) to compare detail. Other than the HDMI picture being a bit darker, than component, there was no difference in quality that I was able to discern.My advice to you is to continue researching this product and compared to other DLP TV's on the market right now. I think you will find nothing close to the performance vs. cost this HDTV offers. We are truly happy with our new purchase after a many weeks (6) of researching.Here's my only gripe about DLP technology, basically there is a light bulb in the TV itself which will die in about 4 years or so depending on how much you use it. I'm not positive, but I think they last approximately 6000 hours. The bulbs are relatively easy to replace and can be purchased for $225-$400. At first, I was hesitant because of this fact, but after getting this TV, it's a small price to pay for a television that will not suffer from dead pixels or burn-in problems as other TV''s such as LCD/Plasma's Tv's suffer from. There is a new technology that just came out at the same time as this unit called LED DLP, essentially the light source now comes from LED lights which last longer than a typical bulb. This technology is available on much more expensive1080p televisions, which by the way we won't really have programming for some time. Again, the bulb is not a big deal, the real benefits of this HDTV are, brightness, contrast, sharpness, quality, and cost.
This camera is a decent general use camera, but buyers should be VERY aware of some inherent flaws with the camera and Toshiba's lack of support for their own engineering flaws. The camera has 2 reoccuring problems. First, the tabs in the battery compartment are weak. Extreme care must be taken opening and closing the compartment to prevent wear and breakage. Second, the mode dials on these cameras fall off in normal use. The plastic pins which hold it in place break off no matter how gently used. Toshiba has stopped supporting the camera with replacement parts. If the dial falls off outside the warranty window, your only option will be to trade the camera in for a refurbished camera. The price of the trade is not justifiable considering the problems, and you will be better off buying a new camera from someone besides Toshiba. I currently have a worthless PDR-M60, and will not buy from Toshiba again.
I had a Cobra power mic that didn't sound like a power mic at all. Maybe it was just the one I had. Anyhow, a friend told me to try the D104. He said he's had good experience with them. He was right! My old mic I had turned all the way up and this one I have to keep it down around 3-4 to keep from overmodulating. I like the feel of it and it has a sturdy looking cord. I get good reports, so what more can I ask for? I saw others complain about the battery compartment. I don't know why because it wasn't difficult at all. Now my mobile sounds as good as my base D104.
If it just transmitted sound into a radio signal it would work 1000x more than this crap. The fact that it has an auto turn off feature makes this garbage. At one point when the cord becomes weak it needs to be held a certain way to avoid the auto shut off feature despite u still hearing the music. And of course not being able to play YouTube videos for very long bc of this same feature makes this item crap.
It's a great little TV, but there are some things to keep in mind before you buy it.First of all, you will never use the FM radio tuner, so don't let that feature influence your purchase. The presets are erased if you unplug the unit, and the controls are too difficult to use for it to be worthwhile.Second, the remote control is the worst-designed remote I have ever seen. It consists of 34 buttons -- all but two the same size and shape -- in a 1.5-inch by 3.5-inch space. The buttons are poorly arranged, so it will be months before you you will be able to operate the remote without looking at it. This is a major problem in the dark. The remote really will drive you nuts.Third, there is no video-out port on the unit, meaning that you can't hook its VCR up to a larger TV. This may not be a big deal, but if you were expecting to be able to use the built-in VCR in every way that a regular VCR can be used, think again.Fourth, for some bizarre reason, there are no picture controls on this TV. This means that you can't adjust the color, contrast, brightness, tint, etc. Probably not a big deal for most people, but it's something that is included on almost every other TV out there.However, the TV has some really excellent features. The sound quality is excellent, although there is only one speaker, so you don't get stereo sound. The video quality is also quite good. The SLEEP function is good if you want to fall asleep with the TV on. The programming feature is top-notch -- you can set up eight separate programs to record your favorite shows, and you can set it up to record Monday-through-Friday, or every Monday, for example, or for one specific day. Although you can't watch one channel while it's recording another channel, the recording feature is very well done and easy to use.By the way, although 13 inches sounds small, it is definitely large enough to see across a bedroom or dorm room.It's probably worth the money, but it definitely has its flaws.
I am a guitarist, and a recording enthusiast. I am gathering equipment to build a home studio of my own, in a reasonable expenditure range. I am extremely particular about the sound quality of my music and recordings. I do NOT like headphones that have in built filters and EQs of their own, as they tend to taint the purity of the input sound. The ATHM40fs is a really awesome product I've come across. It has a nice flatband frequency response in the 5 Hz - 28k Hz range, which is perfect for capturing the pure nuances of your music. The ear-pads are extremely comfortable and pretty much provide a noise canceling environment. The input jack is a 1/4" gold coated tip, which is perfect for plugging in mixers/other audio equipment. I have not had a single issue with these phones since I've owned them, and now I'm a fan of Audio Technica.Even if you don't record, and just want to listen to music better, these are the best in their range (and better than some costlier products, like from Sony).
This is a very good camera for the money. The pictures are fantastic. It is very ergonomic in the hands and a ease to use. I am still working on trying all the features as they are numerous. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone that currently uses a 35MM SLR in either a digital or Film format. For anyone currently using one of the small compact Digital cameras, this camera might be a bit daunting but with practice, anyone can become accustomed to the many features the camera offers.
I can't say for sure but, after working well for one day, the second day that we tried connecting an expensive piece of medical equipment Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to the converter, the equipment overheated and died. I can't confirm that it was the converter's fault, but then again, I cant confirm that it wasnt since we are back in the states and dont have 220 volts to test it with.Bottom line was that we were stuck in Spain with a broken machine - worth over $700 which was necessary for my own personal health.The cost of replacement in Spain was 1000 euros (over $1200) a very unexpected expense.
I have used the old lens for years and this lens puts it to shame, my next lens will be the Canon 28-135 IS 11, cant wait and well worth the price.
The problem with this item is that it was made for the earlier version on iPod Shuffle, so it does NOT fit on newer shuffles. Microsoft, in thier infinate wisdom, changed the clip size on the back of the shuffle so that even though it looks exactly the same the clip is smaller and there for the clip on this arm band is to big to fit the new shuffles on. Unless you want to cut it down to size do not buy this for the new shuffles
I have had a lot of cameras in my life in a lot of formats including 4x5. All required a learning curve. When I bought the D50, I expected a steep learning curve. That is just not so. With a quick read through the operation manual, I began to take amazing digital pictures right off the bat! All controls are easy to find and easy to use. Guess work is virtually eliminated with the available Histogram. My first shot, basically right out of the box amazed even me. I tried all settings, indoor and out, and was amazed every time! The flash is a little weak beyond 25 feet, but my SB28 fits right on, and all it's functions are compatible with the D50. The only slight weakness I discovered was in the area of the white balance when photographing snow scenes. This was easily remedied by using the "Bracketing" feature. This is not my first digital camera, but it was definately the best digital camera I have owned! I love this camera!!
I bought a pair of these just to have something to use in a townhouse for a short period of time. I also own a pair of Martin Logan SL3's, now $7000 pr.with huge power equipment but their way to big for the area. The Crystal 10 are hooked up to an older Harmon Kardon 80 watt receiver and kick ass. They image very nicely and are, as the name implies, Crystal clear. I have owned many type of bookshelf speakers and these are by far the best and for the money can not be beaten.
I have ordered 3 additional pairs for friends and family. Great sound and comfortable in the ears. They don't fall out when working out! Also, great on the airplane.
Not much to say other than the product works in the APC I purchased it for which is a APC 1000.
this dvd player looks great on my HD screen with the HDMI cable that comes with it (most do not come with). options and features are good. card reader is a great and easy way to view photos.
I bought a spindle to try out and so far have burned about 15 discs and to my surprise I have never had any coaster. I checked the manufacture ID and was suprise it was MCC (Mitsubishi Chemical Company). I currently burn DVD video on them and they look like the original. I am quite happy that I ordered another spindle before amazon discontinued them.
Most of the bad reviews I have read sound like software issues. If you can wait it out and get it to work out, you'll be very pleased with this scanner. The 4-up scanning saves time, the preview is fast, the one touch buttons are great, the quality is as good as scanners twice the price and the software is decent as well. Really, for the price, you know you can't beat it! I have had mine for a year now and love it. I am picky and demanding too. It has served me well through two versions of WIN98 and now with XP. I want the best for my money, and this is it!
this is the best product,, it is crystal clear, no one knows I am on a hands free device. I've had other devices and people were always complaining that they couldn't here me. This was so good, I bought one as a gift and they are very very happy with it. This device will not work with your iPhone, it only works with my home phone.
This item looks cute in the picture but it looks like something you would buy at a flea market for really cheap. My opinion is it's just a super tacky lamp.
I ordered this for my Nikon CoolPix S9. It is just like the one that came with the camera. Works great, and I would highly recommend!
All of the magazines say that this computer is great. Most people who actually own this computer say that it's great. I own this computer, and I think it's great. But then you've always got the trolls on certain sites that say it's junk. They don't know what they're talking about.This is my first eMachines computer, and I am completely impressed with it. For the price, it can't be beat. It's fully upgradeable, it has lots of features, and it's built with name brand parts. If you doubt me and say that eMachines are generic, take the thing apart and see for yourself. All name brand stuff.To sum it up; if you're in the market for a quiet and well built, value system that's fully capable of upgrades, the T3092 is a good option to seriously ponder. It has a ton of good features, a nice software bundle, and a good warranty. Check out the specs and features list here or on eMachines website... I bet you'll be impressed.
Excellent value, but tough to mount on the wall. Very little space to tighten screws between the wall and the TV.
The Sony ICF-7600GR is a great little shortwave radio. Read the instruction manual- operation of this radio is easy but not intuitive. I it is much easier to operate than my Sony SW77 and it is easier to tune in SSB than the SW77.Sony is the last of the giant manufacturers to offer a shortwave radio and it is still made in Japan not China, and I thank them for continuing to make a product that only appeals to a small niche of Customers.That being said, first of all it is not a "boom box" designed for music listening. The FM reception is adequate+. It is a small radio with a tiny speaker that reproduces the vocal range (200hz-5000hz) with clarity without causing fatigue to the listener. The sound quality is ideal for shortwave listening (SWL). Headphones sound great and receive FM in stereo with high fidelity. AM(MW) reception is great. If you are looking to primarily listen to music, it is the wrong radio for you. This radio is primarily designed for SWL. I will not gripe about a couple of features that this radio is missing, since it does an outstanding job without them.The 7600GR tunes SW in 5khz or 1khz steps, allowing for fine tuning. It has synchronous detection available to lock in weak stations that suffer from fading or interference from adjacent channels. It also comes with a wire antenna extension which greatly improves reception of distant signals. The 7600GR has a variable antenna attenuator that is far more useful than a DX/ local switch.I have some hints for beginners. First of all when you scan frequencies by meter band, make use of the attenuator. Select a meter band and then manually find a dead channel (frequency). Then adjust the attenuator until you find the threshold of the "tune" icon in the upper left of the display. When the tune icon comes on from background static, back off until it disappears and then hit the scan (arrow) button. By doing this, it will bypass dead channels and only stop on channels with active broadcasting. Keep the radio and antenna extension wire near a window and away from flourescent lights, light dimmers,TV(s), computers and other electrical devices for best reception. For serous listening with an indoor antenna, buy an active loop antenna and hang it in the window. Kaito makes one. I am using the Sony AN-LP1 active loop which is excellent but discontinued and still available on the internet. The loop is a major improvement over the wire extension, it reduces background noise and static, and you will not get any better reception unless you use an outdoor antenna. SWL is better after dark, due to atmospheric conditions and the broadcaster scheduling for times that they know listeners are home. Most countries have at least an hour or two of english speaking broadcasts every day. When you listen to AM(MW), keep in mind that the built in ferrite core antenna is bi-directional, and rotating the radio position can improve reception and reduce background noise.I would Highly recommend the ICF-7600GR to anyone that wants a highly effective receiver for shortwave. You can nit-pick when comparing to other SW portables, but you will not find any noticeable improvement unless you spend $500.00 for an Eton E1XM.Regards, &lt;&lt;&lt;JJ>>>
fit product perfectly came on time worked perfectly no complaintsWould buy again from the vendor and will likely need more batteries int he near future
I recently purchased the Kodak Easyshare C330 camera and Series 3 Dock. I was hesitant to purchase a digital camera because I didn't need one more piece of technology to learn. Nothing is as easy as it use to be. However, this camera is just that. It is very user friendly and easy to use.The docking station is nice, but if you have large numbers of photos to print ordering them is still best. The dock prints beautifully and is also very easy. However I can't see using it for more than a photo here or there. It would be too time consuming and costly. Ordering them online through Kodak is only .10 cents per photo with quality Kodak paper and printing.The software that comes with the camera is easy as can be. Insert the disc, follow the prompts and your loaded. I was emailing photos within an hour, it was that easy. Honesty, I purchased the dock because I thought the software wouldn't be user friendly. We have all purchased software that says it is but is anything but easy. Kodak's however was very easy. This is a great camera for beginners or people who want the digital quality and the ease of use, not to mention the ability to email photos to family and friends.
Beats Studio By Dre is just the latest trending headphones. Those headphones are more suited to rap music.$300+ headphones should not limit you to what genre of music you should listen to.I use these headphones to mix my production on and I'll say that 90% of my mixes sound near perfect once I'm done.
Nice small tripod for filming videos, but is crippled on its own for shooting anything but ground shots.
Great item that does exactly what it's supposed to...it makes it possible to mount the ring flash on lenses with the corresponding diameter. It's easy breezy!
Looks good so far. The cable looks substantial and is long enough to anchor to my desk.I guess I won't really know how it performs unless someone tries to steal my laptop.
Thermaltake A2029 120mm Smart Case Fan IIDistinctive fan For a control system at speeds of turnover , Quiet cooling fan when adjusted to low or middle speed .
The Neoprene PalmGlove Case is aesthetically pleasing and also extremely practical. I bought mine on the recommendation of someone who has one: he dropped his onto the pavement and into a puddle. His PDA was fine. On the plus side, it is compact. It is padded, but doesn't take up much more room than your PDA (in my case, a Handspring Visor). There is an ID window and one slot inside, as well as a holder for an extra stylus. Some may see the fact that there's no room for anything else as a negative, but I got my Visor to eliminate lugging around address books and notepads, etc. Why confuse the issue? Probably the only negative is the lack of a clip or belt loop or even a strap. But, given the price of other PDA carriers, this is an excellent value for money.
Put a pair in my new PC to bump it up to 2gig. Thing screams, easy install, cheapest way to really boost performance.
This lamination is horrid. I just got off the phone with Avery customer care and instead of a refund, they are mailing me another roll. SHe said it was an isolated complaint, however after coming here and reading the reviews I see that was a lie. This stuff does not come with an easy off lip, so just getting it started to peel was a nightmare. The roll then sticks to their white backing and when you try to pull, it tears off onto the sticky side. Awful. "Headache" Please choose some other alternative. It was $76.00 for this roll and after calling around I was able to get my 6 sheets of 24X36 laminated front and back for $60, and I did not have to do the labor.Not worth the cost, the frustration or aggravation. All of us writing bad reviews could NOT be wrong!
Great reception... they HURT!!!!! Can use it as an antenna... then plug in some other earphones at the same time.. this one dosen't stop them from working as well... these monsters jam in your ears and are really uncomfortable... GIVE us something with better headphone to ear contact... ouch!!!!!
I've bought a couple sleeves for my other notebooks over time. They do wonders to keep notebooks protected during travel. Most are slim enough to fit inside briefcases with compartments for notebooks. In my experience, if the sleeve fits the notebook snug enough it works great -otherwise it's like wearing shoes that are too large for one's feet. This inexpensive sleeve fits great my HP Pavilion 6000 with screen size 14.1". You can't go wrong with this sleeve if your laptop is the same size.
Amazon's product description says, "Use the Midland 22-540 headset speaker with boom microphone with all Midland family radio models." It does not work with the Midland 1001Z CB radio, and the VOX (voice-activated transmit) does not work with the Midland handheld 75-785 CB radio. It is still good value for money, but be aware that it might not be compatible with other gear you are buying.
I picked one of these up to use with my Windows Mobile 5 phone (Sprint PPC-6700), and it's been great. Took a couple of minutes to figure out how to pair it up (it needs to be set up as a com port), but after that it's been smooth sailing. I use it in conjunction with iGuidance's software, and it makes a great combo. One of my favorite features is that it includes a special USB cable for use in your car (when attached to the included cigarette lighter adapter): you leave the gps powered off, and when you turn on your car, it powers on the adapter (and it turns off when you turn your car off). Also, when in this mode, it totally bypasses the battery, so that should greatly increase the number of charge cycles you get out of it when you actually need to use the battery. My friends have been so impressed that two of them placed orders after I demoed it. And since it's so small and works with my phone, I can just drop it in my pocket if I'm going in a friend's car, and it works just as well. If you're in the market for a bluetooth gps unit, I'd recommend it, especially if you have a WM5 phone.
This is the best monitor I have ever seen. Color is very accurate and the picture is sharp and vivid. The degauss utility is a nice feature.
I bought this product in March to use for downhill skiing. I love the armband that comes with it. The one battery lasts forever and I don't have to worry about recharging it and waiting. I have never downloaded music and the program was simple to understand and easy to use. My seven year old daughter love this too. I have no complaints about this product and would highly recommend this to anyone. In fact I am planning to buy another one. I have used it biking, skiing, mowing the lawn, and boating with not a single problem. And I am rough on equipment. This is a must have!!!
I love these speakers! For a reasonable price, you can get great sound from your computer.
the cartridge fits fine, but prints are really light - I have to adjust my printer's properties to print Dark in order to get normal print. So you may be better off going for a little more expensive cartridge.
First one last less than 24 hours before it had huge green splotches all over the screen and refresh rate went to heck. Blacks looked green. Sent back to Amazon with no problem. Made 5-30-2003.Second one lasted 6 days then had a red line constant on the screen in the middle. Sent back to Amazon, no problem, refunded money. Built 5-30-2003No dead pixels, great pciture, super low price at the time of $449 free ship when it worked but 2 failed in a row is two too many would never buy another Cornea. Dell and Hp make much more reliable LCD's we buy hindreds at work and NEVER had they sort of problems EVER
I got this so that I did not have to update my surround sound. It is simple and works perfectly for what I needed it for. It is small and matched the rest of my set up.
the flash washed everything out! outdoors it takes great movie clips and pics but if you are planning to use the flash be prepared to see white or black blocks of nothingness. batteries run out very quickly. i did like the size of it...just wished it worked.
This is a great film and give good grain and great contrast, however, tread carefully if you plan on using this with your Holga. Holga's light leaks and relative slowness of the shutter ( usually add a great surprise when the film comes back from developing) may get you t really washed out/blurry pictures like I did - not a big deal, it's just for fun - but be warned.I did use about half of this roll at sunset and night and the 8 or so I got then came out great.
I was worred that this would be a "off" version of the regular Nikon lens cover - but was surprised, as it's a perfect replacement cap - great quality, shipped fast. Very pleased
This product is very good, but there is no way to turn it off!!!!!
Just like everyone else, I was a little sceptical about the performance before buying this beauty ... especially after reading the CNET review of it. It's been a month since I've been on this TV and I must say its one heck of a product. I got cablevision HDTV service and have hooked up the HDTV receiver to this tv via DVI and the quality of picture is just outstanding. The fact that it has a 8ms responce time is a huge plus. Also, I caliberated my display using the THX mastered "The Village" DVD. I suggest everyone should do this for best performance. So, overall here it goes :Picture Quality : ***** : Vivid natural colors, almost perfect black levels, no lag whatsoever. Does excellent up-scaling.Audio : **** : Well I have hooked up a external home theater system with this, so don't really use these speakers. But the few days I did use it, was pretty good. I do wish the speakers were detachable as I've wall mounted the unit ... it would have been lot less heavier that way.Interfaces : **** : Now, here is the catch ... if you have a DVI output from your cable box and a DVI DVD player then you will have to manually switch the interfaces or use an S-Video or Component video for one of them. A DVI switcher in the market is quite expensive (200 to 300). So, I hope a future version of this comes with at least 2 DVI interfaces. Also, the S-Video and Component video performance is quite exceptional.PC Connectivity : Have not yet tested this. But am guessing its going to be great.The Remote : forget about it. All my friends that have tried to use this remote have complained about it. So, won't even bother reviewing it. I've gotten used to it and have limited its use to power on/off.All in all its worth the $1899 that I spent ... can't believe amazon is selling the same for 1599 in just under a month! so, go for it ... don't think twice unless you fancy spending almost the double for a Sharp :)
I've always had confidence in products I buy from Amazon. But in limited use, which was at the office for a week or so b/c we were on vacation for a couple weeks and didn't bring them, these things broke pretty easily, and unfortunately, just outside the return window. They worked well for the time that we had them but I'm fairly certain I will not be buying another pair of vmoda's.
This product arrived a little late, and then the seller failed to include the manual and the software CD. I wss able to download both with quite a bit of effort. I'd say this seller failed to deliver as promised.
I love this camera! I am not a professional photographer, however, I love taking pictures and being able to send them to my mom from school. This summer, I was involved in research with my professor. I needed a good digital camera that was able to provide quality images for poster and oral presentations. My images were quite vivid and clear in my powerpoint presentations as well as the appearance on my poster! It was great! Also, the video half of my camera is the bomb!... The sound is all there as well as the picture quality... Once again, a great camera! I love my camera and I take it everywhere I go... Only downside... You'll have to by a large memory card because the one it comes with only allows 5 to 7 pictures. I bought a SanDisk 2 Gig card and it works beautifully. College students who like simple picture-taking...this is the ideal camera for you!
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I ordered this for my wife's computer. It's kind of a low-end model but suits her needs. It isn't powerful enough to handle her multifunction laser printer (no surprise there) but I was able to plug the printer into the surge protection only side of things. We've had a couple of power blinks since we've had it and it has done what it is supposed to.
If the lens of the eyepiece is smaller than the lens of your camera you will have vignetting. Moreover, I cannot take pictures when using a 4mm eyepiece. However my complaints, I don't see a better choice for my setup. Surely using a longer telescope with a 32 mm eyepiece and a 3x Barlow will give me better results.My setup:- Celestron 21024 FirstScope Telescope (76mm).- 32mm and 17mm eyepieces.- 2x Barlow.- Casio EX-FH100 10.1MP High Speed Digital Camera with 10x Ultra Wide Angle Zoom.Tips:- First locate the spot in the sky or field with the telescope.- Attach the adapter (upside down if using a reflector telescope).- Put the camera.- Use low-magnification & wide eyepieces.- Use a 2x or 3x Barlow (or a combination of them).- Extend the zoom with infinite focus (flash off).- Align the camera the nearest possible to the eyepiece (without touching it).- Use the camera timer.
This is a great value for a 25-disc set of DL discs.Even the spindle pack is sturdy, usually it is almost disposable.This has low speed recording...2.4-8x for the older burners/recorders, like mine.I have always liked the Sony brand. They never let me down.The 2 5+ Gig files I've copied so far did so without any problems.
This is a very nice looking product that I bought because of that and its A- rating on iLounge.What I found was that the audio quality was poor, presumably because the dock has another (and not very good) amplification stage so volume can be adjusted via the remote. Not even close to the quality you get from a dock which just takes the line level signal straight from the iPod via the dock connector.And each time you play the iPod, the volume level reverts to the dock's relatively low default level, so using it in an audio system means adjusting level (on the dock or on the audio system) every time.I regret having purchased this unit.
I would prefer a single side button to set for double click, but overall the mouse is all I expected. It performs as advertised. I am satisfied.
This product is quite convenient because of its small size and it works well most of the time. I have bought three of them. My only complaint is that for some unknown reason, every now and then, the computer fails to recognize the hub when I boot up. This has happened on two different computers. The problem usually clears when you either reboot or unplug the hub and replug it. Several trys may be necessary. I think it must be a timing problem in the usual boot sequence.
I purchased this UV filter for use with my Nikon D300. I am very satisfied with the results. I recommend this seller and would purchase again from the seller due to great pricing, accuracy in product description and quick shipping.
This is so much better that the Belkin I had before, this router has not once forgotten what it is suppose to do and needed to be re-booted every 24 to 36 hours. If I ever needed another router I would not hesitate to buy another one of these.
The video card does have a low profile bracket, so it did fit in my slim profile Dell computer case. It was purchased to increase the Second Life play experience. It was an improvement over the original video card, but did not give the level of graphic support desired: it supported only a medium resolution level, rather than a high level. It also did make quite a bit of noise, which isn't noticeable if playing music at the same time, but can get tiring if not. If you are looking to improve a "Second Life" gaming experience, I would recommend getting a higher performance video card.
I bought this for use with my M-Audio Stereophile AV40 reference monitors and laptop, as I eventually figured out that the included speaker wire (which is used between monitors) was not of a very high gauge (if that's the right term; this wire is visibly thicker and nicer looking). I had also hoped to use some terminating plugs, but alas, these speakers don't have a proper receptacle for banana or flex plugs (too small), so I am using only the speaker wire itself after trimming each end of a section of it (carefully). The sound quality seems better now, but I also want to mention that I am using a new Hosa 1/8" stereo to RCA cable that may have helped, too. Either way, I don't regret this purchase, except that I now have a ton of extra wire (not sure if it's enough for a future 5.1 system, though).
I love this remote. I use it for my bedroom setup. I have a Panasonic Plasma TV, Denon Receiver, Denon DVD player and a Comcast cable box. It works flawlessly with all components. It was very easy to set up. I love the way Logitech's web site works. Only answer a few questions, download and your done. I got this remote mostly for my wife to use. She loves it. Just push a button and everything she wants turns on... no hunting around for that third remote. We liked this one so much we bought Logitech's Harmony One for our Home Theater system. I can't say enough about this product. I recommend this product to anyone who has A/V equipment.
A fantastic joystick from a reputable manufacturer. Don't be fooled by the low price, this is a high-quality fully-functioned joystick!PROS>LOTS OF BUTTONS. Many people complained that there are not enough buttons. This is simply not true. There are 12 distinct buttons, in addition to a 4-directional "POV" button nub on the top which basically adds 4 more buttons (or up to 8 more buttons if you use the diagonal directions). In addition to the usual x-y axes, there is the "Twist" axis, which is useful in space sims for spinning your vehicle (the Roll axis). And of course, there's a throttle.>SOFTWARE. Logitech software (included or download from website) is great for games that don't provide full joystick support (like Dark Horizon). You can remap any keys/key-combinations to any of the buttons or axes on the joystick.>WELL-PLACED BUTTONS. All the crucial buttons are extremely well-placed and feel very natural to touch.CONS>STIFF. Out of the box, the basic x-y axes are very stiff and you meet a lot of resistance while trying to move the stick. This could be a good thing for some people. I'm sure over time the springs will wear out and it will be easier to move the stick.>HEAVY. Compared to my last joystick (which was not nearly as good as this one), this Logitech is pretty heavy.
I got an iPod and used the factory headphones for about a year. After that time I became dissatisfied with the headphones, and they were wearing out so I decided to replace them. After reading all the reviews and shopping around I decided on these little boogers and could immediately hear a big difference.I would never consider listening to MP3s a high quality music experience, and these headphones do not regain lost sound quality on MP3 sound. However there are several advantages to these headphones. First and foremost is the fact that the headphone buries itself deep into your ear and seals out a good deal of background noise. Comparing the background noise on the stock headphones and these boys shows how good they are at eliminating background noise. This is very nice, as you can actually listen to your music at much lower volumes, still hear many sounds that would be inaudible from background noise on the other headphones, and save your eardrum.However, this feature is a double edged sword, as it takes quite a while to get used to having this earbud piece wedge its way deep into your ear, forming a seal that cuts out the background. Ever notice how if your underwater, any noise you make with your mouth sounds like it is coming straight through your head into your ear? When you listen to these [things] and chew gum, it sounds the same way, as if your gum is smacking directly in your ear. Chewing or eating or even talking can take on a whole new weirdness when you have these buds crammed down into your ear canal.The only other option for background noise elimination is to purchase a larger over-the-ear design that probably will cost you more. I don't have the convenience of getting those since I walk around at work and want to have something a little more subtle. These bad boys also work pretty well on an airline, tested just recently, someday maybe I'll get an over the ear design and compare.As for the sound, it is just phenomenal to hear so many subtle sounds in the music that were being missed before because of background noise. The headphones really perform well and seem to have pretty good tone, great bass. I listen mostly to MP3s with these guys so I wouldn't get too technical with sound quality since MP3 simply isn't as good as CD (and you can definitely tell on some CDs that aren't recorded/made as well.) Anyways, I can't tell you if adjustments to the comfort of these phones will be easy for everyone, it took me a little while, but was worth the effort due to the isolation of the sound coming from the phones. I can't imagine a better solution than these headphones if you want something that can give you good sound in lousy environments but isn't too big or expensive. If I were to make my purchase again, I might have tried out the shure earphones, used by professionals and perhaps give better sound. (Perhaps over the top for MP3s though.)
Easy to install. Easy to watch. Pretty much just what I needed. Installed this on my 03 F250 for the kids in the back. Have a headunit dvd player going to this and it comes on when I put in a dvd right away. (Its like magic....it knows when to come on) My cab is so big that it would be very hard to reach around and make sure its on or at least on the correct input so they were nice enough to include a remote. AWWWW YEAAAH!
This Maksutov-Cassegrain (Mak) go-to package has many good features. It also has some limitations and areas that may be of concern.I have owned several larger Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (SCT). Larger equates to superior performance and to more weight and a longer time for the scope to reach ambient temperature when moved outside. This so-called cool-down period stops air currents within the tube from degrading image quality. The smaller the scope the sooner it is ready to use.The optical alignment (collimation) of the example that I have is very good, typical of what other reviewers noted and of Celestron MCTs in general.MCTs normally do not need any further adjustment which is good, because unlike SCTs, the collimation of a Mak is harder for a user to adjust. If as one reviewer found, your new 4 SE is not collimated (stars not pinpoint, stars having a tail or a seagull wings shape)it is best to return it to the seller and get a replacement.The red dot finder is now standard on many telescopes. They work just fine for pointing the scope at an alignment star. The tripod is adequate but you must use a delicate touch when focusing the scope.The 4SE go-to mount is not mechanically identical to the larger 6/8 SE mount, although it looks similar and uses the same hand control. The drive motors and gears are similar to those in the lighter duty SLT series. There are some reports of failure on the web.Celestron's two-year warranty is very good and they will replace a failed motor or provide a replacement mount. They give priority to warranty claims, but it typically does take about 30 working days for service (not including shipping time). Celestron is now a Chinese owned company (Synta) and all manufacturing takes place in China. Once a product is out of warranty replacement parts may not be easy to get. Celestron does sell some parts on the their web site, but inventory varies. Other parts can be special ordered through a dealer, but expect them to double(!) the price.The 4SE is a very good scope for visual use; I do not recommend it for astrophotography or astro-video, except for bright objects such as the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and the Orion Nebula. Although the 4 SE mount comes with a built in equatorial wedge which in theory allows for long exposure photos, the wedge is really not very good. Clamp it down tight and forget it. When the wedge is down the mount is an Alt-Az mount. This style of mount is excellent for visual use and for short exposure video. The 4SE however does not always track smoothly; the target sometimes shows tiny hesitations/jumps and while this is acceptable for visual or video use, it would ruin a photograph.The scope itself is a very nice 4" Mak. Images of Jupiter and the moon are very crisp. The Orion Nebula showed nice detail and the four stars of the Trapezium were sharp. But it is a 4" scope with a central obstruction (the reflective disk on the objective) and that will limit what you can see of fainter objects (deep space objects or DSOs). If you live in urban or suburban skies (bright sky-few stars-no Milky Way) then this is not your scope. You will see many double stars, some in color and the Andromeda Galaxy, but it will be a small bright fuzz ball. Most DSOs will be gray fuzzes. You will be much happier with the NS 6 or 8 SE. The 5SE is another choice. It uses the same mount as the 4SE and is compact but gathers more light. I have a C5 and it works well on the 4SE mount particularly if mounted on a heavy duty tripod.I live in a suburb not far a large metro area. The Milky Way is visible near the zenith and I can see the brighter stars in the Pleiades Cluster. So why do I own a 4SE-- Portability and video astronomy. My CPC925 is nearly 60lbs to carry and lift onto the tripod and always needs at least some cool down. We get marine weather, it can be very changeable, and that works against setting out the larger scope just on a whim. However, video is equally important.I purchased a $100 Samsung security camera, a C mount adapter, a .5x reducer and a USB frame grabber. The camera is far more sensitive than the eye and if effect makes the 4SE a larger scope. Now I have a light easy to setup scope that I can view from my recliner on a laptop or on the wall mounted plasma display. How cool is that?If travel takes me to darker skies, the 4SE goes in the trunk.The 4SE go-to is the same as on the larger Celestron scopes. In fact initial go-to accuracy was better than the 8SE I used to own. New users are sometimes frustrated with the setup/alignment routine, but give it a chance. The hand controller has an large list of cities you can select for location (you can be some miles away) or you can enter your coordinates (google maps) then enter the time, time zone and date correctly (I will not admit to making this common error more than once). If you don't know any stars by name, select Sky Align and follow the instructions. Sky Align always works if you select three of the brightest stars or the moon, Venus or Jupiter. Avoid stars low in the sky. Sky Align is easy to use in urban and suburban skies.In summary, the Nexstar 4SE is a very good quality Maksutov-Cassegrain on a good go-to mount and an adequate tripod. The EQ wedge is usable only with great effort or after modification. The mount's drive motors may be a problem. Consider buying replacement motors ($22 each) if you plan to keep the scope longer than two years.Well collimated with sharp images of some double stars, Jupiter and the moon. Not the best choice for DSOs because of the 4" aperture.Accesories--The mount can work from internal batteries, but most find that an AC adapter or car adapter, or a 12V jump start or power tank battery is better.A dew shield. Buy one or make one (I used Reflctix, spray glue and flat black paint).Wait for bit before buying eyepieces; use the one that comes with the scope and get to know the mount setup and how things look uneder your sky. Do not rush out and buy an kit with eyepieces and filters. Inexpensive yes, but mostly they will sit unused. The go to a forum such as cloudynights.com. There is a Nexstar forum with folks who can help. Also visit [...].
I am using this adaptor to plug my shuffle into a docking station that is only designed for higher end I-Pods. It works perfectly, and you can just pop the shuffle in there, just like you would other I-Pods.
i really like this product.. i suppose there are better but this works very well..takes abit to get used to it..great for garage saling..luckily it doesnt' shut off when i talk back to it....
The Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG is great for day trips. It is ideal for folks who just want to bring a long their camera and perhaps one lens. If you need more space, I would recommend it's cousins the Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 10EG or the Professional 1EG. The bag is very sturdy, a bit small. I have purchased the Professional 1EG as well. I plan on having many years of use with both bags.
Just bought one of these pro 58 models and it works great! Plenty of detection range so that you have the opportunity to slow down.
Being the top of music players, my daughter who is the actual owner, have confirmed the reason of its popularity.It is a high qualyty product and the experience, so far, (bought 2 months ago) have been very pleasant.
Used it on 5D. Macro lens AF is slow and deliberate, hence the precision in extreme close range. So AF speed shouldn't be a negative for a dedicated macro lens such as this one.Pro:1. Solid build quality. I wouldn't say it's L quality. But good in its own way. (questionable longevity though: my 2 year old Sigma EX 24-70/2.8 is squeaking loudly on MF, I don't even remember using MF on that lens).2. Great tripod collar design! The turn and pull lock/unlock is so much better than those by Canon or Tamron - quick, straightforward, and secure.3. IQ is not disappointing at all, on par with my excellent Tamron 90 macro and perhaps a bit less than the fantastic Tamron 180 macro. It's already sharp wide open. Stop down it's even better than excellent! I would say the IQ of this lens is definitely L quality if noteven better! (comparing to the excellent Canon 200/2.8L II)4. Very effective AF range limiter: macro range, tele range, full range.5. AF is quite accurate, much to my relief! Of course, serious macro shots will need the MF, but for everything else AF is very handy!Neutral:- MF is not as smooth as I expected. My Sigma 10-20 EX got extremely smooth MF, so are the Tamron macros and the Tokina 11-16. MF on this lens feel forced and tight.- Not cheap at all (got new for $599, most of the places sell it for $700+)Con:- The bokeh is not great for regular portrait use.- Nit picking here: the lens feels not so well balanced on 5D. Strangely enough, my Canon 100-400 push/pull feels more balanced than this lens. I am definitely gonna use mono-pod at least for any serious shooting.Bottom line:A great long macro + tele portrait lens, very versatile, top IQ. No fast action shots here, sorry. But for everything else, this is one of the few best you can find!
They fit perfect and stay in place. They are perfect for running and working out. I can't hear anything other than my music most of the time. The sound is fine and I see no reason why I'd pay $20 for earbuds when these work perfect for $5. I probably couldn't tell you the sound difference between these and $200 earbuds so if you are like me spend the $5 and enjoy. You aren't getting Bose quality sound out of earbuds and probably don't need it. I'd buy more of these if I need to but had them for 2 months and used on 3 different MP3's including Ipod touch and no problems.
This fire pit is awesome. The price kinda shocked me at first but if you like quality this is it. Everyone likes the animals and the pit is super heavy duty.
I have an installed GPS product in one car and we purchased this unit for other vehicles we own. I have found the Roadmate 700 to be every bit as accurate as my installed product at roughly 1/3 the price. And it gives verbal directions. I chose this model because of the large internal storage than allows all US maps to be maintained in the unit.The only possible downside to consider is that it must be suspended from your windshield with a mounting adapter (provided), and plugged into a cigarette lighter outlet for power, which some may consider unsightly.If you're looking for a GPS system, I'd highly recommend yuou consider this one.
On the box it says that this USB powered device is "compatible" with Mac OSX 10.1 and above. That may be the case, unfortunately it does not work on many machines running OSX because there is insufficient power to run the drive via the USB connection. This drive simply does not function on my G4 laptop.In small print, it says "A special cable is available for the few computers that limit bus power." The FEW computers???? Give me a break Western Digital. Skip this drive. There are plenty of better ones out there.
OK. Amazon had a REALLY great deal on this unit in white, so I bought one, thinking, good Christmas gift for my daughter. Just a week prior to this, I had purchased a Klipsch iGroove HG for myself, and was feeling pretty good about that. Well, today the Cambridge Soundworks Playdock arrives, so I thought, hey great time to do a side-by-side test.So, I set up each of my ipods on each unit. Located the same song (Joe Bonamassa -- if you love blues, you gotta hear this guy!), and started up the Klipsch. OK. Then started up the Cambridge. Disappointed at first -- sounded a bit tinny. Located the bass dial on the back of the unit, and magic happened!!! Went back and forth between the two units, just wishing I would like my Klipsch better. Didn't happen.Quickly ran to the computer to snag another great deal on this item -- well, the price is almost triple what I paid.Pros. Super simple to set up. Remote. All kinds of adapters for all kinds of iPods. - My classic works great in it! Separate bass control.Cons. I don't get to keep it!If the black model ever falls below $100, I'm scooping up 2 of them!
A good sounding no frills shelf system. If you are not one who requires ear bleeding volume this will work fine for you even in a good sized room. Sound quality is very good.
I had no trouble whatsoever installing this printer on two PCs. I was a bit wary of its capabilities at first because I've always been partial to laserjet as opposed to inkjet. But this printer has not let me down in 6 months of heavy use. The print quality is good, the color is nice, and I really like the "Fast Draft" mode and 2-sided printing functions. I print a lot of proofs and these help save time, ink, and paper. I agree with other reviewers that the ink cartridges run out quickly. I seem to go through them like water sometimes. But I buy them by the dozen and I take my spent cartridges to Staples, where I get a $3 credit for each one.This printer also has a cute personality. I can't really explain it, but the way it warms up excitedly before it prints something, or the way it spits the pages out at you Fast Draft mode, swaying back and forth on its little table...it makes me laugh.I had a separate scanner and fax before I got this printer, and didn't intend on using those functions with this printer because I liked my other equipment just fine. But after a few months I put the other equipment away and just use this one. It's great! Easy to use and is intuitive.
We've been wanting to get a home theater audio system for some time so when our anniversary came around, we decided it was the perfect time to purchase one.I went online and did extensive research on different home theater options. We opted for an HTIB due to its cost and ease of installation/use. Since we already own both a dvd/vcr combo unit as well as a dvd recorder, we didn't want to purchase an HTIB with an included DVD player and in essesce, pay for another DVD. We narrowed it down to the Sony HT-DDW760 and the Panasonic SCHT-05. They are both good choices for an HTIB without an included DVD player. While the Sony HT-DDW760 has more inputs that its little brother HT-DDW660, it still only has two digital inputs which had us leaning towards the Panasonic. We went down to our local electronics store to listen to them. Unfortunately, they only had the Panasonic hooked up but it was enough to convince us. We purchased an SCHT-05 that evening.The setup was relatively simple. All of the speaker wire goes into the subwoofer and out into the satellites. Panasonic sets up many of their home theater systems this way with the sub containing the amp for the whole system. Then, there is a single proprietary cable that connects the slim silver receiver to the sub. Several people recommend that you spend money to upgrade the speaker wire. We had some 14ga stranded speaker wire that we wanted to use. However, the connection slots for the speaker wire proved to small to use the 14ga. Be aware of this if you want to use heavier wire than what was supplied. We ended up using the wire provided with the system.The three digital inputs were a huge draw for us to get this system and we haven't been disappointed. There are two optical and one digital coaxial. We had purchased cables on eBay and it made hooking up our a/v components a breeze. There are also generous RCA stereo inputs as well, if your components don't have digital audio outs. We used the three digital inputs for our digital cable, dvd recorder, and dvd part of our dvd/vcr combo unit. We then hooked up the vcr via the stereo RCAs.There are four levels of subwoofer output. It's very simple to change. While I know there are more powerful subs out there, the one included in this system rumbles, shakes and vibrates the house capably. Also the speaker setup mode makes it easy to ensure that the speakers are balanced for your room.We have an open concept floorplan which means that our living room area is quite large. The Panasonic SCHT-05 can amply fill the space with sound. The Dolby Digital and DTS decoding are excellent. We still are shocked at times to hear all the sound effects when we watch a DVD. It freaked out our poor dog to hear sound coming from so many directions. The system adds immeasurably to the movie watching experience.You can fine tune the sound settings if needed but we didn't find it necessary. The Dolby ProLogic II works great. Since so many programs on cable/satellite are in stereo, the PLII converts two channel sound into surround. It makes the system much more usable.In short, you can't go wrong with this system. While it doesn't have component video switching or similar high end features, it does an excellent job of what it's designed to do. The low cost and easy setup makes it a perfect addition to any home that already owns a DVD player. We couldn't be more please with our purchase.
This is a fine replacement for the original unit that has expired after five years of service. Replacement was quite easy with no need to turn the system off. It would be much better if APC offerred replacement batteries instead of a full cartridge. Besides the extra cost, the disosal of a cartridge was tricky since the recycling center accepts only bare batteries, thus I had to disassemble the unit. There are batteries offerred by other vendors but I would prefer original APC since this would imply matching the batteries and quality control.
The only proper way to store photographic 35mm slides is in slide pages like these. The slides are well protected from dust and oxidation, yet able to breath. The plastic file pages are safe (PVC free) for film storage and will not damage the emulsion over time, as many cut-rate storage pages will.Easy to use, the slides slide in and out very easily. The thickness of the plastic makes these storage pages very durable and easy to handle. Made to fit a standard 3-ring binder, they are great for organizing your archives and still allow easy access. You can view the slides directly through the plastic, so you only have to remove or handle a slide when you need to.There are also nice areas to write on the slide pages, so that you can catalog them for easy reference. If you are still storing slides in boxes or paper sleeves - I would strongly urge you to upgrade to this form of storage!
bought this for my car so i could put in a JVC Touch Receiver ... I have had no problems at all
I had high hopes for this because I have a DirecTV Tivo unit and I don't think those are so common anymore.I got this remote yesterday and intended it to use for the following and here were the results:Phillips TV: major stuff like channel buttons etc work, CC button does not work, you either get a sleep setting or PIPSanyo VCR: seems to work ok, I don't use the VCR so much so didn't get to test other functions.Phillips DVD: can not get to DVD player menu (not disc menu, but player settings)RCA DirecTV Tivo unit: most things are working ok, but info button does nothing.Sharp Audio receiver: There is no code in the book for Sharp under audio receivers, the Sharp codes for CD player don't work with it either. The iterative finding of codes does not discover it. This is annoying because my TV is connected to this for sound. I can't find a solution online.It is doing the job for now because my programmable tivo remote is dead, but I expected a bit more. Now I have to use two remotes to watch tv and adjust volume through my audio unit.
This is one great camera! I also have a Canon Powershot A75, so I have another great camera to compare it to. I thought the Powershot took excellent pictures until I got the Panasonic DMC-LZ2. The LZ2's pictures are even better. The 6x optical zoom is one of the reasons I wanted the LZ2, and it works great! I took some pictures of my kids racing (swimming) in the pool using Auto, and they came out beautifully. They were not blurry at all, and you can even see the splashes of water in the air. I thought they might be blurry since I didn't use the "Sports" mode, but they were not. I also took several pictures of them from about 100 feet away and zoomed in the whole way with the optical zoom. The pictures are very close, clear, and look terrific. I am no where near a professional photographer. I am just a Mom who wants to take great-looking pictures of her family in all situations. I am very impressed with this camera, and I highly recommend it.
So glad I bought the professional model of this Salad Shooter. I use it a lot for cheese and the motor is much stronger than the last, regular one I owned.
Laser printers are very complex and much more delicate in some ways than inkjet printers. However, they can offer significantly lower page costs and higher quality as long as you stay within the toner 'coverage percentage' recommend by the cartridge. Here are some facts:1) For envelopes or thicker paper, there are levers you must adjust inside the printer to run this-- otherwise it might smudge or jam.2) 32MB isn't enough RAM, but you do NOT have to use Konica Minolta RAM. Just use an appropriate DIMM and it works find. I found an old one I had and installed it, the printer sees it and uses it fine.3) This, as with all lasers, needs to sit on a _flat_ and _level_ and FIRM surface. The frame/case must not be torqued or it may cause alignment problems/stresses that cause it to not operate properly.4) The two-sided doc feeder works great (if you add that option, but it's pricey).5) If you want reliable network operation, said a hard-IP inside the printer so that your driver always points to the same place on the network.Printing is great, but remember- the cartridges that come with it are STARTER cartridges. When you buy cartridges, it can be expensive, but definitely get the High-Yield cartridges. It's only slightly more expensive than the normal ones, but your per-page cost goes down.As for the 'klunky-noises,' this is the internal mechanism rotating toner cartridges into place, with a ferris-wheel mechanism. It has 4 toner cartridges and only one paper path, so in order to reduce the size of the printer to make it manageable by a human, they move the toner cartridges, rather than make the printer huge.Over time, as long as you stay within the 4% coverage model, a laser is far, far, far cheaper than an inkjet printer, and the output won't smear or bleed.Be careful when changing toner that you absolutely do not get toner in the mechanism, this can cause headaches and make it not feed properly. Also, periodically, blow compressed air through the paper feed to avoid paper dust.I've had mine years and years and it continues to perform. My only complaint is the toner is a little pricey.
I could format only two of the ten discs with CD-RW that came with new Dell computer. Adaptec Direct CD Wizard regarded them as bad discs and would not format. Other brands I got at store did format ok.
I was hesitant to buy Creative speakers, after a friend had bad luck with his 4.1 speakers.However, when I found these for a good price, I snagged them and have been completely satisfied. THe only thing I would add would be longer wires.
I was worried these wouldn't work because they were very affordable but they have been great. I like the small size. Great for my 4 year old and me.
The Targus CVR200 notebook slip case is an excellent buy. It was exactly what I was looking for- something to protect my Dell laptop. I only have two complaints. The first is that it doesn't have a designated AC adapter spot, it's just fit it in where you can. The second is that it doesn't have a lot of room inside the case either. I am a student and if I want to put books in it, I should be able to fit at least one book and a notebook, besides the laptop, in it but I can't.
I think this product is lousy. When I got this for my HP PSC 1315v all in one I could not scan like I wanted. I can print but when I need to scan using the wireless kit it is obsolete and I have to use wires again. If I known about this I would not buy this product at all.
I have this remote and while it does work very well with all of my devices it requires way too many battery changes whether it is being used or not. I gave up on a 10-day cycle of replacing alkaline batteries with the latest rechargables. I keep two sets and need to replace them every 6-7 days but at least I do not have the extra cost of alkaline replacement.My biggest issue about the battery replacement is I don't understand why the lighted display kicks on for no reason. There must be a ultra-sensitive vibration detector that turns the remote on and drains the battery. SInce there's no way to turn this feature off I can't recommend it for purchase.
I've been looking for a reasonably priced macro lens for taking pictures of my husband's scale models, and wanted to get all of the fine details that a macro lens can find.This is a fairly decent macro lens, I haven't fully tested the lens but what I've done so far with it I'm liking it. I'd love it if I could get even closer sharper images, and sometimes its hard to have it focus on what I want it to focus on.If you are on a budget, this is the lens for you.
For those of us that still need to use the 3.5 discs, no problems with these.I guess you can say they copy your files "verbatim"!
Ok, first off the MD player does not convert your existing MP3s on your hardrive to a new format on said same hard drive, but only when transfering to the player itself. The format the player uses isn't called alltrack but ATRAC3 (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding).[...]ATRAC of course is a proprietary format that is in compitition with MP3 and any music you download from [...] site will be in that format, however I will restate that it is the player that does the conversion not the software on your PC. When you build your library in the software it just points to the MP3s. I would have seriously noticed if my 7.3GB of MP3s were duplicated on the drive where the software is installed since I do not have that much room left on that drive.
it nice bc of its size and usb funxtionality but some sound quality is lost at hogher volume
The cables are fine but the wrong color was sent. I ordered black and the order stated they were black but when I opened the box they were blue.
Great quality sound as well. It took me a little while to figure out how to get the plugs correctly in my ears but once I got it, no problems! I use these whenever I run and I haven't had any problems with them coming out of my ears even when I sweat ALOT. I am very happy with this purchase.
I purchased this Tamrac case for my new Sony T7 only to learn that I had not purchased the thinnest model I wanted which I have learned is 5680. Instead this is the 5686 and almost a half inch thicker which would be fine for a thicker digital camera. this is in my drawer for now.
This is the newest wirless in netgear 802.11b series wirless device. It replaces the existing model MR314 which I believe is going to discontinue soon. Previously, I owned a MR314, comparison of the MR814, MR 814 has stronger broadcast signal by boosting the detachable antenna to more powerful 5 dbi, which cover longer wireless range. I have 3 stories house. I placed a router in 2nd floor; my wireless laptop can go from third floor to basement corner. I highly recommend this product. The configuration menu has new function block ip address intrusion. The interconnectivity between my dlink wirless card and netgear router has no conflict or compatibility issues. I highly recommend this product to any one who considers buying new warless router. 5 Stars!
great product!! I have my 60" Panasonic hanging over the fireplace and it was the only wall mount I could find to fit the monster. It is definitely universal to adjust to fit this one. I had to return two other mounts that said it would fit a 60", but not adjustable to fit this particular plasma. the tilt is enough to adjust to reach the the connectors behind. I would recommend this to friends.
Order ID: 002-1035842-04992211 of Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 20" M9845LL/A (2.0GHz PowerPC G5,512 MB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)The problem is that the disk has a hard time beingejected. My understanding was that this iMac wasrefurbish and was not aware that I was going have itrepaired right away. I just spent Grand Total of$1,114.98. I will buy the applecare coverage for thisMac. Too the repair shop for a week or two not havingmy Mac. This does not make me happy.I bought two year service plan from you and I still have not seem it. What is going on?Harold
This printer is the biggest waste of money. This machine not only has spotty performance, it runs through ink like an SUV runs through gas. Think it costs a lot to fill your tank? Try this printer. Even if you DON'T use your printer, it will need new cartridges every 3-4 months because, according to the technician, they dry out. I know, because it ended up costing me 3 color cartridges and a black cartridge even though I only printed 2 pages in 3 months on new cartridges. At $13 each color and $24 for black, that's $60 every 3 months. Print frequently, and those little cartridges won't last a month. It also won't print if any of the cartridges are out, meaning that if you just want to print black and white text, it won't.Bottom line: don't waste your money.
Sturdy and flexible - but the price is the real winner. You won't find this anywhere close to $5.95 on any other site.
A lot of people have complained quite a bit about this. I've had it for four days, and it's just great. The storage space holds 4 hours of WMA or 2 hours of MP3, which is generally sufficient for most people. (It's about 40 MP3 songs or 80 WMA songs.) It comes with top quality Sennheiser earbuds, which are excellent, and I find the top volume to be quite sufficient, unless you like listening to very quiet songs at very very high volumes. It would be nice if you could use Windows Media Player playlists, but you can't. However, if you only have 35 songs it really shouldn't take you that long to put them in playlists. The included program for uploading music and playlists is quite good and very very easy to use. The battery lid thingy is a bit loose, but as long as you don't fiddle with it it stays on fine. Alternatively, you can put a bit of sticky tape on, or keep it in the plastic case which covers the lid entirely. Come on people, stop complaining. Buy some tape. It's not that hard. Personally I like the beltclip feature. The batteries (one provided AAA) are quite sufficient for about 12 hours of playback at 15 out of 30 volume notches. The controls are well placed and easy to use, and the "lock key" slider is useful. The only small problem I have with this player is the rather unusual shape, in that it doesn't fit in your hand very well. Interface and screen are nice and easy to figure out. Some people claim the menu doesn't open and it won't turn off; well obviously you got a lemon. Try pushing the buttons harder. I've had no trouble with that. Also, a nice feature is the optional backlighting and customizable equalizer. You cn set the backlight to stay on for a certain number of seconds after you used a control, or off all the time or on all the time, however the latter drains batteries pretty fast. The equalizer has loads of settings, or you can customize it. Another claim is that the displays are wrong (artist and song and album are in the wrong place.) This can be EASILY fixed in Rio Music Manager, the included program. There is nothing wrong with your player. Also, the entire thing is on a single circuit board with no moving parts inside the machine. This means guaranteed absolutely no slips or skips ever. It does fine being dropped or even stood on. NOTE: don't try this deliberately or for too long or if you weigh more than 200 pounds. Sorry, it sounds like I'm selling this thing. But it really is an excellent piece of gadgetry.
This photo frame is amazing, you can have most of all the popular media storage cards in the market and and your videos combines with photos and even listen to bacgroung music. I placed a 4 CB MS card in it with most of the pictures i've taken over the years and it has become one of the main attractions in my home, since everyone looks at it to see our picures.I bougth this originally for my wife to use in her office, but she liked it so much that we decided to leave it here at home and buy a smaller one for her desk.Pictures look great and with excellent resolution and brightness.Higly recomended if you take digital pictures, because you will be able to see them in a screen that's bigger than any regular paper print, and you don't have to worry about programming or anything, since it prepares and sets up the slide shows by itself.It has a remote control too, and you can hook it up to another devices to receve imput and send outputs also.Great purchase all over, and cost less than other brands and so much more than them.It has two color plates (Black and white) to blend with your decor.Highly recomended
This product was very useful with the head phones that Ipurchased through Amazon which I ought for my son. He foundthis little piece of equipment very useful.
Works well playback sound is very good.This type of player is hard to find as Sony is not making them anymore.
I bought this clock to replace my "buzzer" alarm after I learned that being jolted awake in the morning causes great stress on your heart. I wanted a "nature sounds" clock so that I wouldn't be scared to death every morning. The nature sounds are very pleasing (even if they don't sound vastly different from each other) and the radio gets great reception. The clock is easy to reset and snooze. The only thing I wish is that the numbers were bigger (I have 20/400 vision!) and that the nature sound's volume increased more gradually. However, I have hunted high and low and this clock is perfect for the price.
I have never written an online review, but it seems those of us who loved this book are in the minority. I was shocked at the reviews and low rating, which begs correction by more of us who found the The Little Friend a book of genius for its intricate plotting, in-depth characters, psychological accuracy, atmospheric terrain, and social history. It is a triumph on all these levels and more. Tartt's language is exquisite in capturing the voice of each and every character. Her analogies, perfect. Her pacing, whether rapid or molasses slow (as if you are experiencing the action in real time) suits every scene as we readers are so totally immersed in the story, we feel as if we are within the very skin of each character (sometimes, a very scary place to be). I also marvel at her ability to make even the worst reprobate seem, at least the eensiest bit sympathetic. Okay, perhaps not Farrish.The Litmus test for me as a reader is to make me care, to make me think, to make me feel. Check. And, for a narrative to never, ever, be predictable, but inevitable. Check.The Secret Friend is one of my top 10 books of all time (Mockingbird being in that small number). I do not always agree with reviews, but in this case, I'm on board with the glowing critques in The New Yorker, [...], and The New York Times, to name a few. I rarely re-read a novel. However, I will re-read this one at some point, savoring every detail. I did not want it to end, but thought it ended perfectly.
I've always had Canon printers and fax machines (although once I had an Epson printer), but thought I would buy HP this time for various reasons. I am very, very disappointed in this product. It is very hard to use, and seems flimsy. There is a whole complicated setup process to do business-size envelopes, and even then it ends up tearing the envelope flaps a lot of the time. I still have no clue as to how to do smaller-size envelopes on this printer - it does not give you the option to do that. The print quality is very good and I don't find the printer to be noisy, but in terms of setup and especially use, this is the most difficult printer I have ever owned. I wish I had bought another Canon instead.
The key item in my decision to use APC as opposed to an off-brand is that they include a return shipping label for recycling of the spent battery. If you price the cost of taking the old battery to a recycling dealer then the APC compares equally to the off-brands. And you get the APC warranty.
I TRIED 2 OF THEM AND NONE OF THE HDTV TUNER WORKED!! I WOULD GIVE IT MINUS 5 STARS!!!!!
I bought one from another seller about two months ago and the clock could not be set. This meant the timer could be set. What good is a unit without a clock and timer -- not good for anything!! I sent unit back to seller, had it marked so I would not get the same one back. Replacement unit seems to work fine --- Replacement unit records to tape, to hard drive and to DVD. All functions work right now but I have not had it very long.
bought three within 6 months 2 of the headsets were broken
I've had this TV for about a week now. It is my first non CRT TV (first HD TV as well), so I had high expectations as well as quite a bit of uncertainties. When the TV arrived, my wife was worried that the size of the TV was too big for our family room, and she said she got motion sickness when she watched the TV. But after about a week, she had no such complaints.I chose this TV after an extensive search, but the main reason for me was the picture quality that I saw at Best Buy and Circuit City, etc. I think when buying a TV this expensive, you should check out the TV image for yourself. The online reviews can be helpful, but seeing the TV with your own eyes should be the main factor for your decision.For me, the brightness and the sharpness of this TV was very impressive. I didn't even consider plasma TVs by the way, because of my budget. But after seeing this TV in my house for a week, I am glad that I didn't even consider plasma TVs. The reason? I am a movie buff, and the projection TV image is so close to the movie theatre experience. It's rather smoky, and not too sharp, and I think that kinda mimics cinema film projections. Plasmas are way too sharp and bright to have that kind of retro experience. So if I was to buy another TV, I think I will prefer the projection TVs over plasma TVs.I bought the Sony TV stand made for this particular model, and I am okay with that. I don't like the fact that the back of this TV stand is wide open. All the messy wires are in plain view in the back of the TV stand. So I put white inkjet papers taped in the backside of the stand, and my wife loves it.You get the best view of the image in the front of the TV (at least 5 feet away). The image looks dark from the top or from the sides. When there is bright sunlight directly in front of the TV, It's really hard to see the image, but I am sure that's the case with all the TVs. The important thing is that you get almost no reflections whatsoever.Image quality is great with HD broadcast, and DVDs are ok. I warned my wife before I turned on the TV for the first time that our regular analog channels will look terrible, but after watching several regular channels, my wife said that it looks just fine. And I do agree with her. Later on I found out that her motion sickness was caused by the choice of image wide option. We had the TV on wide zoom, and that distorted images in a strange way that made some people dizzy. Now we keep it in Full mode, so everything looks the way they are broadcast. I don't mind black bars in the sides of the regular broadcasts.The worst thing about this TV is the remote control. I like to use the sleep mode at night, but I have to press way too many buttons to get to that mode. Same with closed caption mode. Sony put all the settings options into this circular chunk of buttons instead of giving dedicated buttons for some popular options. But I can control my Sony DVD player and Sony video player with the same remote, and I do like that.One other bad thing is that there is no PC input for this TV. I knew about it when I bought the TV, but maybe other people want the PC input so they can use the TV as their computer monitor, which is unnescessary since I only use laptops.The last problem is that I am hooked on this TV, and I just watch and watch HD broadcasts, because I am just amazed with the big, crisp moving images that fill my room. It's like having a theatre in your living room.
using this with an AVH-P8400BH and HD radio.. which sounds amazing.attach the blue wire to accessory.works as intended.
One of the best ear plugs out there. Bright colors make them easy to find if dropped on the floor.Comfort is king with these. But be aware, each person has different shaped ear drums, so best to try out different ones individually before committing to buying a box like me. I bought this box after spending almost a year sampling different ear plugs. These are my top choice
I am fairly pleased with this filter. I use it on my 15-85mm Canon lens with a Canon 60D camera. I did not realize that some lens are better than others for infrared filters. My lens will occasionally leave a hotspot in the center of the image. I haven't quite figured out why sometimes it is more apparent than at other times. Processing took some practice but I am pleased with the results.Hoya 77mm R-72 Infrared Filter
Although I wish it had an FM Tuner, and especially a case with a belt clip, this is the better of the small 20gb hard drive players in my opinion. Its price point allows it to compete with iPod, the Lyra, and others. It is the least "fancy" of the Archos firmwares, and I hope an upgrade soon will add WMA with DRM support (purchased downloads), as well as an Automatic ArcLibrary that the other Archos models have. The latter will automatically update your ID3 tag library when you disconnect from the computer. As it is now, you have to manually do this in Setup after adding/deleting/changing songs.One big positive is it just adds to the computer as a Mass Storage Device - i.e. an extra drive letter/space. You can store any kind of data on it making it a nice portable drive for documents, photos, etc. No special software to install! It feels sturdily built and is easy to navigate and create playlists on the fly.A couple of minor annoyances that is sort of funny now - one is the packaging. We all know and hate those blister packs, but this one is the HARDEST I've ever encountered. Twenty minutes later, a visit to the tool shed, and a big cut later, I finally had it out. It took a tree limb cutting tool to free it! My best scissors have never been outsmarted by a blister pack until this package! Second, they went with the cheap, old "mainframe" green screen I'm sure to save costs. But the blue LED's showing On and Charging are so bright it would seem they could have easily provided backlighting! Seriously, if you look right at the light, it hurts your eyes! :-)Overall, I'm very happy with this - especially for the price. I replaced my flash player and use it in the gym and running. So far it is holding up very well (no lockups), but I'm still looking for the perfect case.One note of caution, the Gmini FM Remote does NOT work with this model. Archos confused the issue by naming this "Gmini" but is not the same as the gmini 120 and 220 models. There is no way at this time to add FM tuner capability to this model.
Good product. Works well. Doesn't quite fit our old nano i-pod, but we made it work. Sound is terrific.
Good price for what you get with this great Monitor and because it is an LCD Monitor it is small and compact.
I sent n email with the following question to customer service:"Which formats may I play on Axion AXN6079 7-Inch Twin Monitor Portable DVD System?"First email answer:"This unit will play most formats." Signed by Reginald K. Johnson.Asked again:"Will you be so kind to tell me exactly which formats does it play? There are more than 30 video formats...Textual Answer:"All excerpt VCD's." Signed by Reginald K. JohnsonThird email: Are u sure you want to work in customer service? I'm planning not to buy the equipment due to your help.2 weeks and still no answer...
This charges my PSP 1000 quickly and with no issues, just as advertised. It is pretty much impossible to beat the price and I haven't had any issue with it what so ever. It doesn't feel as solid as my factory Sony charger did, but that doesn't seem to effect is effectiveness.
I may be nitpicking but there is a huge difference between cordless and wireless....this unit has a receiving unit the size of a deck of cards that plugs into the mouse port on the back of the computer......it works great, quality is excellent (this is my 2nd one...1st one lasted over 8 years and was still working when I bought a new computer)....BUT don't expect this trackball to be small enough to be portable and use with a laptop.........otherwise it is an excellent mouse/trackball..
I bought this player (in red color) because it was really small for a combo radio/cassette/cd player. The radio is electronically tuned. The colors are just superb, especially the red.The quality of music is average... do not expect a boombox this small to produce Bose-like sound. However if that it what you are after, then maybe a boombox is not the right format of audio player for you.The only peeves I have with this device are that the audio is controlled by +/- buttons, not through a knob. Very counter intuitive especially as there is a big dial right in the center that is used for a different reason (switch between station presets or songs on a CD). The buttons themselves are not too smooth and do not have good tactile feedback.However if you are looking for a music box that is really small and looks better than any other boombox on the market, you cannot go wrong with this
I got this player yesterday and i luv it. Since with its limited memory (didnt upgrade yet), all i had to do were to convert my songs into wma format and now i can fit 30+ songs. The only thing that could be better was more bass. Highly reconmmend this.
I have this router installed for over a year. Suddenly, when I begin searching it redirects me to dlink/search. It would then display, dlink redirect, that redirect did not function.I could no longer use any search engine. So , I went to Starbucks, and behold, my laptop could once again use a search engine that would work. At Starbuks, I found that Dlink (they deny this) are using increased bandwidth to redirect to search their site and collect revenue as a referal fee. I found the fix thanks to others who had the same issues. Dlink denies they do this. I applied the fix, it worked immediately, my speed increased noticably. I have always used Dlink products, but, this is my last one. I know there will be others that will agree and stop using their products. This took in total about 4 hours out of my day. If I were to ask for paid support, what would that of cost, more than the price of the router. The time is one thing, frustration cost more. For sure, this is a sign of a company that is revenue hungry, not, customer friendly. This should be disclosed, it is dishonest. A sign of a company that may be financially struggling, grasping at the last straws of to create revenue. Perhaps, that will soon be reflected in their stock price too.
I have been dealing with an awkward 250 gb external harddrive with a loud fan, so it's been a treat to be able to work with the Seagate FreeAgent Pro.The positive:-It's silent, which is great when I am accessing video files from the harddrive and testing sound while doing digital editing. It vastly increases the quality of my workspace not to deal with an annoying fan, which comes with some other external harddrives.-It accesses data quickly and smoothly. I don't sense much of a delay at all with even the large video files that I work with on the USB 2 connection. I've heard that others have had trouble with the eSATA connection, but I cannot speak to that myself since I don't use it.-It's sleek and looks good with the rest of my black-n-silver equipment. The orange glow adds a bit of hipster excitement, but in general seems like a waste of energy to keep on, so I like being able to turn it off.The negative:-The software it comes with (Memeo Autobackup) installs automatically, which I don't like; I like having some semblance of control over what gets onto my laptop harddrive. On top of that, it is only a 28-day trial version! ...adding insult to injury. This means that you either need your own backup software to avoid using rudimentary copy-over for back-up or you can purchase and "un-trial-ize" the included Memeo software for an additional $30.Also, the software installs with the setting to automatically start up with your computer and run in the background, which can slow down your system overall. You'll have to deal with it in one way or another - deleting, disabling or purchasing.In sum: Great hard drive with excellent function and form (which is really what you're paying for) with annoying software that takes a few moments to get rid of or otherwise deal with.
This is an excellent remote for those with more than a few remotes cluttering the coffee table; easy to use, great range, and it looks pretty cool as well. The reviews noting the thickness are spot on - there's a large battery bulge in the bottom, but it's not too unwieldy. One of the nice features is that there are not too many physical buttons. This gives it a clean look, but the most often accessed buttons should be the physical ones. Sony missed an obvious design issue here - the numeric buttons should have been made physical. They are present in almost every function and by moving these often repeated buttons to physical keys it would free up 10 extra LCD keys for more advanced programming. Maybe Sony is listening and we'll see a revised model soon...Overall one of the best universal remotes and it's definitely the least expensive of the LCD's I've run across - by 50% or more.
My wife's 5 year old Compaq Presario V2000 laptop had become slow and buggy. Freezing up and requiring frequent re-booting, it was time to upgrade the 512 MB memory and the 60GB 4200rpm hard drive. I added two 1GB DDR PC2700 memory modules to the available slots and replaced the hard drive with 100 GB 7200 rpm.I decided on Crucial memory because they had a memory look up chart to verify the correct choice for the laptop and installation instructions. I ordered through Amazon with free 2nd day delivery.The memory replacement was easy and helped with the laptop stability. The hard drive replacement was more involved. I decided to start from scratch with the original install disks and an external drive enclosure to copy files from the old disk.When my wife got back from out of town, her laptop was ready to go. She was amazed with the boot up speed and snappy performance. Now, I can get back to my computer. All is well in computer land.......
These ear phones are very defective. They broke into 3 parts in 4 months. Do not buy it.
The most important thing you need to keep in mind is that because the Coolpix has a built in lens (unlike SLR), any modification (tele/wide add on) will invariably degrade the quality of the picture in both sharpness and exposure. That said, the Nikon fisheye is excellent in both sharpness and quality compared to my Tiffen wide angle lens. There is obvious distortion at the picture edges and you will have to compensate for exposure by increasing EV about 1+. Also, it blocks the internal flash so you will need an external flash if flash is required.
THIS ITEM HAD A GOOD PICTURE BUT I RETURNED ITEM BECAUSE I COULDNT GET THE BATTERY OFF OF THE SYSTEM. ALSO BATTERY IS EXTREMELY HEAVY FOR CHILD TO BE LUGGING AROUND.
This remote is the best investment, easy to program and operate. We haven't set up the heating or lighting,but all the audio was breeze. Now we can rid the 12 remotes we did have and cache down to one..love,love this remote.
Strong, affordable, convenient. Only thing I would say is that it is not the nice titanium looking device pictured here, but is some type of metal that has a cheap chromed look to it. Whatever. It works.
bit of a tight fit, and if you're looking to carry your charger it won't fit. good minimalist case for camera and maybe an extra SD card
The "Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000" is a great little webcam that installs fairly quickly (on my Vista PC) and provides good video and audio quality.This webcam was very easy to install and setup, taking less than a half hour so before I was able to make my first test shots. The automatic recognition by Windows Live Messenger was great and did not require any additional settings.The video quality is good for web and video chatting, but I wouldn't use it for taking photos that are to be printed. The audio is also good for video chatting, but not much else.This is a good solid webcam that performs better than expected!Recommended!
The package contains the following pieces:1) A transparent screen protector that can be used ONCE! if you fail to attach it correctly to the screen leaving no air bubbles, you are done! otherwise, I'm afraid you will end up throwing it in the bin!2) A Silicon case to cover the iPod. Here's a tip on how to put your iPod in it without tearing it, simply insert your iPod from the screen opening, not from the below opening (the blow opening can be torn when you expand it to insert your iPod)3) An adjustable elastic wide armband that can fit nicely on your arm as long as it's not bigger than 18"/45cm!My experience with it was dumping the screen protector as I was unable to get rid of one air bubble, and when I tried to take off the protector a little bit to clean the area where the bubble was, I ended up creating more air bubbles! my advice is, clean the screen fully before applying the cover. As for the case itself, it fits the iPOD nicely, and the armband surrounds my 18"/45cm arm nicely but without any room for expansion. I wasn't sure I will feel comfortable while weight lifting, especially when training arms, but to my surprise, even with Biceps curls and close-grip bench press (target the main muscles in your arms, biceps and triceps) and even with the pump that results from exercising, I was still comfortable with it.One last thing, I would recommend putting your iPod upside down while you are attaching it using the armband (click wheel up and screen down); this is because you will be able to see the screen correctly if you simply raise your arm.
The item arrived packaged very well, on time and as advertised. It is a gift and the recipient is loving it. Thank you.
The battery was delivered quickly and works perfectly. I am completely satisfied. It's even about 10 percent more powerful than the original battery.
This was to be a 2nd DVD, the one for the bedroom. It soon became apparent it outperformed the one in the media room. In the 7 months it has been in service, it has been flawless. It has all the quality you expect from DVD, plus better than average ability to display contrasts in darker scenes. The video outputs (3) can all be used simultaneously (so you could feed your whole house off this one machine), and the audio outputs allow for connection to any home theater receiver (Dolby Digital and DTS). The controls are simple and the remote is well laid out. The newly lowered price makes this one too good to pass up.
AIWA technically looks good, but it's poor quality ~ that comes with an unbendable, three month, sad warrenty. I purchased an AIWA system last year, and to date, it's junk. The radio is the only thing that is working (with poor reception). The tape player never did work properly and by the second month, the CDs began skipping and by the third month, it was a corpse. Call it lazyness, but by the time I got around to boxing it up, paying 15 bucks in postage, and returning it for a full-refund, the warrently had expired (by three weeks) and they returned it to me parcel post with a mass-produced letter of explaination regarding the warrenty (or lack of warrenty)Even if I were to have paid them to fix the system, the repair work would have only carried with it a 3 month warrenty. My advice? Save your money for a Sony.
SO, I'm a college student on a budget and thought what can I get for my money.. I was upset that my black 23 cartridge barely lasted a semester of college with all my printing. I came across a review on amazon for the original cartridge and found the high yield equivalence, and let me say it was SO WORTH IT. This thing lasted the end of the first semester and all of the second, plus printing 30 (black and white) front and back brochures (with pictures)! And it's still going strong :) love this and will be the only ink I will buy!
The VX Revolution, despite its high price tag, is well worth the money. Compared to the other Logitech mouses (V450, V270, LX7) I have used before, it has been the best.Firstly, it looks sleek and has a very attractive dark gray / black color scheme. In terms of comfort, it feels great, although it initially took some time to habituate to the sculpted feel of the VX. Once you use it, you really feel like you can't go back to a regular USB mouse. Furthermore, the receiver is tiny and about the same size as the V450's. It has awesome range, as I can use it from across my room. The battery life is also excellent for the VX; I've had it for about 2 months now, and at times I've left it on for days on end; it still works perfectly with the single AA battery that came in the package.The special buttons on the VX are a mixed bag. On the one hand, you will find yourself using the 'arrow keys' on the side quite frequently to navigate web pages (I like the fact that I can use this on multiple computers, even when I have not installed the Setpoint software). The zoom slider is a little difficult to use but nevertheless useful, while the search button also functions effectively as advertised. The side to side feature of the scroll wheel is also really useful for Excel spreadsheets, but it isn't particularly fast (I'd rather use the keyboard).In terms of the much-hyped Micro-Gear scroll wheel, it is a little overrated, in my opinion. First of all, it requires the user to flip a switch on the bottom of the mouse; it is tedious to change through the two modes (it is slightly difficult with short fingernails). After a while, I felt more inclined to use the regular scrolling as opposed to the hyper-scroll, since it already goes through numerous documents by itself. Ultimately, you will find yourself using it very rarely, it at all. With large documents, you might feel it is useful, but with large pdf files, I would presume you already would have bookmarks to go to certain locations more quickly than the hyper-scroll. I've also tried to use it more frequently by using it scroll regular documents, files, etc., but it tended to scroll more freely and thus was not as precise as the regular scrolling.Over all, the VX is probably the best mouse I've ever used in my life. It offers incredibly useful functions, good responsiveness and range, and an ergonomic feel. The hyper-scroll is a nifty feature, albeit a slightly extraneous one, since I have used it about 5 times since I bought the VX. However, if you can get this at an affordable price, I guarantee you won't ever need another mouse again.
this produst is great!!! just hook it up and it works!! even though it gotlost in the mail i still like it alot
I bought this router to replace my old US Robotics. It does a fantastic job running 3 wireless laptops in 3 rooms of my house, 1 is upstairs. It was easy to hook up and with just a little configuration on 2 of the older laptops it started running everything with no problems. It's a nice looking white router with bright blue lights. It has 3 antennas that you can direct if you need to, I put them in the position that they recommended and it worked great. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to run computers "through walls" and "upstairs". I have old plaster walls & ceilings here and that hasn't been a problem for it.
The changer performs perfectly. I was surprised that the price was so high for such a simple gadget. The only other drawback is that the cord is not as long as the original, about one foot shorter. Other than that, it is fine. I gave my original changer to my daughter, whose charger died just before leaving the country.
I am really happy with this printer. I have now had it for about 6 weeks. No problems so far. I think the printing quality for photos is great. I read the other reviews, which said that the photo quality left something to be desired, and I disagree. My only criticism is that it uses ink fast, so if you buy it, buy some ink refills at the same time. It seems to use up the color ink more quickly than the black. I also love the fact that it has a copier, which works great.
Between my wife and I, we've owned a Palm Vx, a Handspring (can't remember model, but one of the better ones), a Palm Tungsten T, and now my Clie. The Tungsten T is definately nice, but the Clie comes with more features, the screen is larger, and the colors seem much more vibrant than the Tungsten. The Clie is quite a bit larger overall, so if its small you're looking for, the Tungsten is the one you want, but in all other ways the Clie is superior. You should be able to find them for about the same price. I skipped the NX70; didn't see that the camera on it was very useful.
I have had two of these now. The first one died after about 6 months. The 2nd died a couple of weeks past a year. I won't buy a 3rd one!!! The design is fair, but a widescreen computer hangs over the cooler, so does not cool the main area (upper left). It also has these little rubber things that you push into each corner, which are supposed to keep your laptop from sliding. After the 2nd day, I gave up on them, as they kept falling out, so, my laptop sat very precariously on the cooler, sliding with the slightest movement. I am now is search for a decent cooling pad.Just too much work, and not enough performance.
The clock does not display when the car is on and the radio off.The clock does not keep time when using the USB, the clock is displayed and blinks like it is working but it does not keep time
Well...let's just say I gave these headphones the benefit of the doubt and gave them a try. I've had a Bose headset that I've used for five years and the plastic headband had disintegrated beyond repair and no amount of electrical tape would help them. The great reviews and the inexpensive price attracted me to this set. But right out of the box I noticed things that bugged me. One was an out-and-out defect where the sound in the left ear cup crackled/vibrated when there was deep bass in a song. The alone will warrant the trip for these to go back to Amazon. Also the ear cups are smaller than those on the Bose headsets and they do not cover my ear as well. This may contribute to the fact that they are hot on my head....not good for long term use. Another beef of others proved to be accurate...they leak sound like a sieve. Anyone within six feet (maybe more) from you will be hearing with fairly good clarity what you are listening too....not good. So...I'll either go back to another Bose pair or another (perceived) high-quality pair. These are going back to Amazon...
This is the worst piece of crap ever!1.It's goes off all the time, even when no-one is calling!2.It holds you up..Everytime it rings it pause's the internet for 30 seconds, so you'll waste alot of time because like i said, it goes off all the time even when no-one is calling..3.It goes off just by going to a website.If you do important stuff on-line or if you just want to enjoy the internet, do not get this..Simple as that..Save your money, it's not worth $5 bucks and it's over priced..I can't believe i paid $50 for it, it was a waste of money..
Sure it clogs a lot, but all you have to do to unclog it is click a button. I've had no problems.
works great, i connect my pc to my samsung lcd tv, and the quality on tv is great.
I've searched for years, anything to effectively remove the "fuzz" on my cheeks and neck. A few trimmers worked OK, but didn't last. This Panasonic is a keeper! and replacement blades are available. I'm looking forward to a lasting relationship with this little pink tool.
It came within the predicted time, within the last few days of the delivery window. I was able to easily install the product without much trouble and I have seen some improvement in the performance of my computer.It totally could have been packaged better and have come with a bit more instruction that it did. It arrived in a cardboard box with one layer of bubble wrap around the body of the plastic packaging, decent at best. Perhaps it should have warned the use about the dangers of static electricity on the product but luckily for me I was well grounded and it was raining the few hours before my installation. But the review is about the product so that's why it didn't get a 3 star or less rating. I haven't had the product for a duration long enough to be fully satisfied so until then it shall remain at 4 stars.Quality product for a wonderful price with decent packaging and delivery. If it happens to die on me within the next year, then I sure will have something to say about it. :]
this little "keychain" is very handy, you never know when you'll need it
I used this flash for the first time 2 days ago, and I must say it works very well. It flashes with every picture I take no matter how fast or slow I take them. This lens gives off lots of light. What's good about it is, the flash could be adjusted to many different angles. I am very pleased with this flash
The filter is not multi-coated, or even coated once with an anti-reflective coating, which means light reflects off the back which when used outdoors makes this filter useless. Also, there's a decrease in sharpness visible with the naked eye looking through it.The low text imprint quality around the ring is indicative of their intent to make a basic filter that only novices will have no problems with.
I really appreciate this product. Most windshield fasteners don't have a longevity and seem to lose their suction strength especially when the windshield gets cold. I initially mounted my radar detector below the plate because it appeared that the suction mechanism would block the detector signal receipt. That wasn't a great idea. When the vehicle warmed up inside, the glue from the velcro (attached to the radar detector)detached itself from the plate and fell on the dashboard. I remounted the detector on top of the plate and had no problems with the detector picking up a signal or falling.
If you use Vonage and are using a Linksys wireless router -- beware. Purchasing this range expander (or wireless print servers and other wireless accessories) will result in an unbelieveable waste of time and money. Trust me. 2-6 hours of troubleshooting, 3-4 hours of wait time with both Vonage and Linksys to get to the bottom of it. Here is the short and sweet of it - Vonage runs their own firmware on the routers they package or the routers they commander for their service (i.e. if you read them a MAC number, they are running their own firmware). Their firmware is not in sync with Linksys' versions.Laymen's terms? Most Linksys products are incompatible with the most recent firmware version running on Vonage controlled routers. What this means is that if you upgrade to a version of firmware that will allow this expander to work, your Vonage service will not work. The reverse is obviously also true. The solution? Ditch Vonage or ditch hopes of an expanded range wireless network unless you want to connect a router in addition to your wireless/phone router.Don't believe me? Go ahead..See if you can make this work with Vonage service.Terrible product management by Linksys and terrible product/partnership management by both companies. I will be getting rid of Vonage and going back to AT&T;.
I forgot and left my SD Ultra III in my shirt pocket. It was inside a mini-USB card reader. I didn't expect it to work. It didn't show any change in function, performance or blemish! I do not recommend you do this. I was upset I did it. I still use this same card in the same USB reader and it works great. It is faster than any pocket drive I have ever used.IOGEAR Universal Memory Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Memory Card Reader/WriterWorks great in the camera too. It is quicker than the Ultra II. I have both Ultra II and III. I agree that for regular photos the II is just as good. But if you set the camera to serial photos, with rapid shooting sequence the III is faster and the best choice. I use a Pentax 10D with the Ultra III and love it. With 2 GB how many do you need?Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 LensPortable Firefox runs well with it also. It is a faster higher quality USB devise than the average, when used with a usb reader.
I love this little gizmo. We were unplugging and plugging the printer from one computer to the other and it made it so we could just push the button quickly to switch which computer was connected to the printer and was small and fit on the desk.
I bought 2 Canon replacement batteries for my Canon Rebel XTi.Holds a charge and I get lots of shots from it in the camera.I have Canon brand batteries also and do not notice any difference in the quality of this battery and the Canon batteries.I would buy this item again and probably will when my current sets stop holding a charge like they always do after some extensive use.
I got this receiver as part of Kenwood's Digital Home Theater in a Box. I was blown away by the sound. I had returned a different model and was about to give up hope of finding an affordable DTS receiver. I was a little confused by the hook ups and the remote, but a phone call to thier 800 support # cleared up all of my problems. I was able to program the remote to work with my odd mix of stereo and TV components. I would recomend this receiver to anyone looking to make the DTS plunge. I works great with my Sont 530 DVD.
I just got my Trackman and it's use is ok so far. Right off the bat, the thing I found "not so great" is how long it took to set-up the software. I have a fast computer and fast CD ROM and it still took close to 7 mins. to install. Other than that the only other thing I am not liking is the left click button is set a little far back for my hand. It is also slightly harder to click than I am used to. Overall I like the mouse a lot. This is the first cordless computer item I have ever owned and I like the no cord on the desk thing a lot. I do recommend this mouse.
I have had nothing but problems with this router. It locks up constantly and needs to be powered off and back on regularly. During a firmware upgrade it locked up and I had to return it for a new one. I've lived with it for over a year now and it has quit working all together. Linksys does not have an 800 number for support and they do not respond to e-mails. Get a NetGear instead. When the Linksys died I replaced it with a rt314 which works flawlessly.
If you spend $84 on an amplified subwoofer, you get an $84 amplified subwoofer. I put this in the back on my 2007 Mustang to add some bass because the sound in the new Mustangs is really lacking (or maybe it's just mine-though my model is fully-loaded, it did not come with the big sound system as models I have purchased in the past have). From the reviews on here, I expected a lot worst, but it seems that these reviewers were expecting to get a $300 sound from a system that costs less than a third of that price. It was much better than most of the reviews led me to believe, but not a HUGE sound. It definitely adds some bass and it will do for now. I will most likely upgrade it at some point, but this fit my budget for now. And you have to know what you're doing to get the best sound out of it. I experienced no problems during install and it took about an hour and a half to get it in. After the reivews I read on here, I was pleasantly surprised. It was better than expected. Good little starter system.
Before buying this product you absolutely have to go on the web site and try to find out if they support your printer. Their web site is absolutely atrocious. It is so slow and constantly refreshes so it is almost useless. They have a link on the back of the box to a list of compatible printers so go directly to it. I have an HP G85 OfficeJet multi-function printer and the setup did not work at all. The tech support was useless. They kept trying to ask me what brand of computers I had on the network and what my ISP was. None of this mattered except to the marketing department. It drove me nuts. After 5 phone calls I finally got hold of a technical support person that confirmed my printer was not compatible.Separately, even if you have a compatible printer you should be aware of a serious bug in the software if you use 128 bit WEP security for your wireless network like we do. Unless your network uses key 1 (of 4) you cannot hook the print server into your wireless network. There are radio buttons to support the other keys but they do not work. Tech support acknowledged the issue.All in all a horrible experience. It's a shame because their wireless routers are almost decent.
Truly a great product. Only wish that Nikon could have offered a compatible case without which, one has to really search to find a suitable one......
I've been using this player for 3 days now. I will separate my review into Pre-Upgrade and Post Upgrade.Pre-UpgradeThe CD takes a while to load, almost 10 seconds. That can get annoying. Also, as you change songs, it takes 4 seconds to load the song which also got to me after a while. As for anti shock, it skipped for me in certain situations. If you just shake it, it won't skip but when I took a stroll it skipped a few times. If you rotate it upside down and back, it will skip. It doesn't even save your previous EQ settings and playback settings (Shuffle, Repeat) and you have to keep setting it. Combined, with slow song loading times, I start to regret purchasing this product and not the SP250.Post UpgradeI burned another CD with the hacked firmware and plopped it into the player. It took about 5 seconds now to load the MP3 CD. Now it only takes 2 seconds to switch between song. And I'm happy to inform it has never skipped once for me yet. I noticed the CD stops spinning after the song plays for 10+ seconds, I guess it's starting to really use the Antishock and store the song into memory and also save energy. It never did this before the upgrade and constantly spinned the CD. It also now saves my previous settings.I'm very please with the performance of the player now that it's been upgraded. I wish the load times could be even almost instantaneous but CD players can't even do that yet. Other than that, I wish they could improve the aesthetics of the player. The pictures look nicer.I can't recommend this player unless you are going to upgrade the firmware. The player performs horribly unless you do the upgrade. With the upgrade, this player is a real gem and at a very cheap cost.
I am a college student with a 17 credit hour course load. This bag was an excellent investment that holds all of the books for all of my classes at once. The telescoping handle is very strong compared to some other rolling bags.
Not shore if it works or not....I just know that a morning traveling at turnpike were like 8 police patrol , the radar didn't make any noise. Still driving I saw another police, a sound came out just right next to it...thanks that I was careful nothing happen. I wish I could return it. I don't trust in this appliance.
I bought these as a replacement to the headphones that came with my MP3 player. They sound fine, but they don't fit in my ears very well and the right one falls out about every 45 seconds when I'm running.
The Sony player that I owned which cost the same price as this player(the 191) was far worse than this player. That player recently broke after about a 5 month period. It skipped constantly, even if I was walking down stairs.I recieved this player today and was instantly far more pleased with its features and performance. The sound is far fuller and cleaner on this player, and most importantly: it doesn't skip. The first thing I did when I got this player is shake the absolute daylights out of it. No skipping. At least this player has a pause button, which is something my Sony player didn't have. Even after only one day, I absolutely don't see anything wrong with this player.Absolutely recommended and truly excellent for a lower-level player.
I purchased this as a second printer that I could take on road trips. I also wanted a wireless printer. The features and price of this printer made it attractive. I have also owned several Lexmark printers in the past and was impressed with the quality of the machines and the output.It is compact and light. Set up was easy. Print quality is good but not spectacular. It is just a basic, entry-level printer. Both black and color cartridges were included in the box.If you need a basic printer with wireless capabilities, perhaps that second printer you can use with your wireless network at home, this printer would make a great choice.
I suspect most of these reviews were written shortly after buying the product. But god forbid 6 months down the line you install another card into your network.I bought all netgear stuff (router, PC card and PCMCIA card) to satisfy networking needs, so there would not be any issue about "oh you gotta call linksys for that problem" type of thing). I swear these guys put in code to make it stop working when the warranty is up. I know it sounds conspiratorial, but for 3 items this happens? come on!First the router, looks nice. But why are the download speeds a fraction of the speed of the wireless connections? Can't get that question answered becuase my warranty is up even though these miserable speeds only came about when i installed the new cards.I install a PCMCIA card on a laptop. Works good, but now my PC with a wireless card in it failed...guess what.. my warranty is up on that card too. It fails just when i install the laptop card? and i cant get help on that, becuase (everyone say it....): my warranty is up.Knowledge base help is useless, ask anyone. email support is slow and they just give you canned answers which is useless. Netgear has truly terrible technical support, and it would be nice to see a company treat their customers in a way that would make them want to buy their products in the future. I know I wont be buying any more netgear stuff.Buy equipment from a reliable company. Linksys (why did I switch? Why oh why?).
I am very happy with this product. For an inexpensive tripod, it is steady and flexible. I have traveled with it as well as used it at "photo opportunity" events such as a wedding. I definitely think it is a good value for the cost.
Got it for Mom and she says it works fine. I have not seen it, but the seller got it to her really fast. I have a different RCA ant that is great. I would stick with RCA for HD ants. Amazon sellers seem to be very reliable.
I bought this mainly as a file sharing device, but was pleasantly surprised with the iTunes server and the print server that came built-in.I've got computers with Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, iMac and mac mini (both running Leopard), and all can access files and iTunes with no problems. Well, I'll admit I had a few problems getting it set up so the iMac/mac mini and the Vista machine could access the unit at the same time. But if I had an all-mac or all-Windows network, it would have worked out of the box no problem.I give it a 4 star rating, as I am still working to get the macs to talk to the printer. Maybe that's cheating, since that's a feature I wasn't really planning on in the first place. It seems to be a problem with the Epson software install, which didn't stop at a driver -- it also downloaded an Epson supply sales person who seems to get in the way of actually printing.But overall, I got a lot more than I expected out of this unit, and learned a lot about getting all my machines to work happily together.
Boy, what a godsend... works a treat on my old Mac mini. Without its own power source whatsoever, it controls my: mouse, keyboard, printer/scanner, a 8x8 Midi controller, a 1T time machine, a Presonus R-BUS/Firewire interface (V-FIRE) and iPod video.The only problem I had was with my setup - I had my Mac shutdown after four or five hours of inactivity and I found this played havoc with the firewire devices attached to the hub (it basically auto-ejected them) whenever I wanted to use the machine again later. So I changed that to 'never' and it has behaved since.Device has to be connected to your Mac mini via both the USB and Firewire short cables provided. All USBs run at 2.0 by the looks of it. Sweet!
I bought this dvd player at wal-mart for under $200 with the case. Granted, the case isn't great but it will certainly do the job. It is easy to use for both my son and I and so far seems pretty durable. I've been researching these portable players for about 6 months and this is one that can't be beat.
I had another vendors GPS and the cord was shorting out and had a protection plan. When I went to have the cord replaced the store no longer carried the brand and I would be entitled to a new unit. A comparable unit was the Garmin C550. After some time I decided to get this unit. After getting it home and checking it out further I hooked it up and it would not acquire satelites after 45 minutes. I took it back and enroute it finally acquired the satelites. I returned home. The next day after over an hour it never did acquire satelites so I returned it for another. This one did acquire satelites. Since I was going on a driving trip I was anxious to use this GPS. Well enroute to our destination it had us turn off the interstate and go through some local roads for no apparent reason. I just returned to the interstate even though the unit was not directing us to do so. Then we were going to a specific location and it was off by more than 2 miles as to the actual location. On the return trip it took us to an old 2 lane curve laden road to arrive at a destination. This road, in my opinion, would not be able to be traveled by anything bigger that a car. Luckily I was not driving the RV or I would have never been able to naviate this road. My older unit had some features I would like to see on this unit such as, selecting the use of toll roads or not, the screen identifying the direction of the next turn so you do not have to wait until you are .3 miles from the turn. I will continue to use this unit but I did buy another protection plan with this unit allowing me to exchange it. Time will tell how this unit performs. Hopefully Garmin will update the software to satisfy user comments about the unit.
The products I received were NOT Nu-Kote ribbons, they were GRC ribbons. Some good old-fashioned truth in advertising would be refreshing.
I bought this as a present for my mom, who is fairly tech savvy. She had no problems viewing pictures or setting up wifi. It works great with Kodak gallery which she is a big fan. She loves when we send pictures and they are just there when she gets home.
This was an excellent choice and what you see and read is exactly what you get. The price of the item is only $310 and I feel after 310 days, I got an excellent product for free. It shows all the local service stations, multiple languages, easy to navigate and it touch screen. The voice on the navigator is clear and it recalculates as soon as you need to take an alternate route to get to your destination. You couldn't ask for a better deal and I know that I am very satisfied with this purchase. All thumbs up on this one. The rate indicator should have more than just 5 stars on it.
With the advent of 64 mb native memory and the high memory demands of pdas and cameras, the memory capacity of this chip is almost quaint.However, it does provide excellent response and reliable storage.
This works perfectly, and it is built very well. My picture looks great and sound is also great.
It is A little big for MacBook Pro 15&#34; Retina but I still use it. There is just some &#34;play&#34; when it is zipped, but not enough that I'm worried about scratches or damage. I mainly just wanted something that I could through the laptop in and carry to the car and lay on the seat and not worry about dropping or scratching. And it works fine for that. And the color isn't that ugly blue/gray at the top like in the picture.
Marc Anderson's review below hits the nail on the head. This is possibly the most useless TV tool and/or calibration tool that has ever been marketed. It is about as high tec as a plastic pair of 3-D glasses and about as useful also. When you buy a calibration disc you are not interested in someone's singing career or her "cutsy" expressions about calibration. This really is a disc that explains the 4-5 basic components of TV calibration whilst leaving the viewer hanging at the point where more info. is necessary. It may be helpful to someone who has not owned a color TV in the last 45 years but otherwise there is no value added. It is certainly easy to use because there is nothing really to use. Absolutely terrible!
I love this Cat6 jumper cable. It's 5 foot length is better than its competition. The quality of the cable is outstanding compared to others I have tried. This is high-speed/low drag technology. The cable is lightweight, but it is visibly much more robust and high quality than anything else I have seen. I bought several and I use them for travel and at home with a mini switch. It gives me the connectivity I need to avoid wireless and it is convenient to use with the laptops... just as easy to put away when catching the plane or when company comes over. Thanks Cables Unlimited!
This little unit is simple yet give pretty good sound quality. I like the fact it is both battery and AC operated. Good value for the price.
I bought 15 of these and they could be a little bit more spacious. Other than that, Great Product.
Made kind of cheap its all plastic but it charges my Ipod and thats my only real expectation for 2 dollars and 50 cents
I have a desktop pc, but the upright machine is on the floor next to the card table that holds the monitor and keyboard and mouse. The cabinet for the printer is on the other side. Six foot cables, if any, that come with the printers are too short because I have to worm it around the back of the table.And this long cable works great.
A must needed item for self-portrait and slow shutter photograhy. Works amazingly well.One constaint is the IR..i.e., it has to point to the IR receiver (which is in front of the camera), but that isnt a big issue, since the IR reciever is away from lens.When u can spend a grand in a camera, spending this $20 isn't isnt a big issue. I assure you, it'll be of great help.
Super high quality product!! it was worth the price and i have owned the product for more than a year and have not had any problems.
I received my cartridges 2 days after i placed my order. I will definitely buy from this seller when my ink runs out.
I've been using this filter for nearly three years on my Nikon D70, and it has been fantastic. No scratches, super high quality with a nice weight to it, and the photos look fantastic. I liked this so much that I purchased a B+W Circular Polarizing Filter as well. At the price Amazon is selling these for, there is no excuse not to buy one.
Gentle reader, believe the annoyed reviewers of this product. I think you'd be happier just shoving your T5 into an old sweat sock: protection would be similar, the ease of access to ports and the stylus would be more or less as difficult, and, at very least, the sock would not rattle, nor would it ding the screen. The price would certainly be more in line with the utility, too. The single previous reviewer who waxes rhapsodic seems, unfortunately, to be describing a totally different case; this one has no belt clip. Perhaps that one is, in fact, "awesome;" this one's simply awful.
it's nice and bright, clear, for many years. I finally purchased a windows 7 system and am using sketchup and autocad with my trusty vs17. no reason to switch at this time!
Did most of what I wanted... gave me easy to access volume control while I was snowboarding. On the other hand, as soon as I took a tumble the tiny fragile little metal clip bent way out of shape. A good thick one wouldn't have done that. I'm knocking off a star for that, since this isn't completely ideal for someone using this for a sports purpose. Aside from that, it does work pretty well.
First I'll say I have a Bass Booster on my stereo which I had to turn off because these have enough bass on their own. Plus too I do not have a equalizer on my stereo. I did not have the need to adjust anything if I had a equalizer.They do not block out surrounding noise which for me is fine incase I have to hear the phone or the kids. No one can hear anything comming from the headphone either. Good for someone sleeping.Comfortable on the ears too,not too tight. Weight not heavy on my head.I myself like the volume controls so i can adjust the eveness of the music. I tried the headphones listening to the radio and it was fine; I listened to my cassette tapes, could not tell the difference between CD's or tapes. With the stereo switch turned to Mono the music sounded pretty good too! I turned the volume up a little also. For price per quality I would mention these to a friend. Oh and I LIKE the 8 ft cord considering the distance between my couch and stereo. Yes, I did step on the cord but no big deal. Between 1 and 10, I give these headphones a "9" !!
This is just a cable after all. There is not much to write about. It either works (both mechanically and electronically) or it does not. This one does, and the video quality is very good as you might expect from a properly functioning DVI-D cable.
Please don't listen to reviewers who say they can't take a good shot with this camera. Learn how to use the auto focus "half-press!" It's a great camera if it can auto-focus. If it can't auto-fucus, such as in low-light conditions, the results are less than stellar but still useable. We haven't had any trouble with battery life, even with our cheap digicam batteries. Depending on the amount of use, they need charging every month or so.Our daughter turned one a couple months ago and we have used the camera ever since she was born. We have taken hundreds and hundred of pics with it and have gotten lots of compliments (maybe it's just the baby!). :) We are looking to upgrade around Christmas to get a smaller camera with more megapixals and image stabilization and hopefully quicker/better auto-focus. We did have one pixel go bad on the camera, which you can notice as a tiny white dot in some dark settings and can easily be "cloned" out by any software package if it shows up. A friend's Olympus did the same thing after 6 months. Using the 6x zoom is great, even if it produces some noise during indoor shots.There are obviously newer models out there which offer more features and better quality, but overall the S3000 is a great value (we paid under $200 for it) and has documented our family well for almost a year and a half now.
For the money I think the Sony ICF-CD815 looks nice and works well. I am satisfied and glad that I bought it. However in my opinion it is missing two things that would make the item better. First it does not have an audio out port so you are unable to listen to the radio or CDs using earphones. Second, the use of the radio would be enhanced if it had some station preset capability.
Let me get right to the point: This product gets 1 star not because it is a 1-star product but because it is marketed by a 1-star company that provides no customer support in the form of included product documentation, online instruction, or responses to e-mail. Next Generation gives every indication that it is a company that doesn't give a cr@p about its customers.Of course, this point has already been made in other reviews and you may be thinking -- much as I did -- that if this product works it doesn't matter anyway.Indeed, there are plenty of reviews extolling the virtues of this product. It does work as described in the right situation. However, it would be a mistake to view this product as "plug and play" or assume that "the right situation" is most situations.If you've got a newer DirecTV receiver, this version won't work. If you've got FIOS, this version won't work. If you've got AT&T;, don't even order before calling the company first (their instructions, not mine). You get the idea: sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn't. There are many situations where this product becomes nothing more than an overpriced paper weight. This is the point at which you will regret ever purchasing a Next Generation product. Is the product defective? Are you doing something wrong? Or is your configuration incompatible with the product? Good luck finding out.There is simply no where to turn for help when the product does not work as described. The included "owner's manual" is no help. As of this date, Next Gen's simplistic website has no support link or troubleshooting information. The company does provide e-mail addresses but, as others have pointed out, you will not get a response. You could call their toll-free company phone number -- if they had one. They don't. It is easy to wonder if the company has gone out of business.Let me conclude by suggesting that you don't take my word for it. Find Next Generation's website, look around, and then e-mail a question. Discover for yourself how you will be treated should you experience a problem. Don't do what I did; don't assume that the problems people report with this product and the negative experiences with this company are simply the result of technically incompetent users with no problem-solving skills.You've been warned!
Be aware of the shipping cost. Just wondering why Anazon is letting these kind of third party vendors inside their networ. My mistake I didn't notice the shipping cost initially.
Buying one of the Antec USB-Powered Notebook Coolers is an easy choice, out of the many and sundry choices available here and elsewhere. I think that most of the other reviewers here have covered the key points well, and I see no reason to go back over and re-hash everything that has been said before, so I'm going to make this review short, and sweet, with some personal-use caveats thrown into the mix.Let's be honest about this now, because we are all here to get the best deal on the best quality for our hard earned $$'s, aren't we? Well, look no further than this great performing notebook cooler by Antec. When you can pay at or about $25 shipped for a cooler that does its job silently, surely, and *safely* in terms of isolating the notebook's heat away from our legs, laps, and thighs, then that's a bargain to be taken advantage of, right?I think so, and add to it these personally noted plusses++ for the Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler and we have Wavey Davey's 5-Star Performance Award, earned again in the heat of competition with all those other pricey, and dicey coolers by other manufacturers.First, the design is KUHL, isn't it? I like the "Star-Design" with the strong, but light ABS plastic (mine are in black and silver) bottom which cradles the aluminum alloy top conductive surface area, the part that actually touches the notebook. And you want that part to be metal if possible, because its convective ability is superior to plastic or coated cardboard, whatever those other notebook coolers are using: the Antec's construction is superior to the other coolers for sale here and elsewhere.Next, the fans are double-ball bearing fans and they are dead-on next to silent at a rated 27dB (decibels) noise factor, which is minimal, and XLNT at best. Those fans move a LOT of air through and around the bottom vents of your average notebook, and pass it out through the sides where most notebooks have their exhaust vents. The fans have a High and Low switch which is nice, but through my uses this past year with two very different notebooks, one a newer Sony FW-series and the other being an Acer 5920-series, I've just left the switch on "Low" and it does the job virtually silently.There's a very, very bright Blue LED near the fan switch on the right side for the tell-tale "I'm working and ON" sign, and most people probably consider that LED waaay too bright, and it is! The only real detraction to an otherwise stellar design concept is that LED, and it's so bright that it will pierce a room's dark, and silent night and light it up a bit! So I've taken a piece of black electrical tape and taped over both of the LED's on our coolers, and it solved that small problem.The fans do accumulate a good portion of dust and dirt if you are leaving the cooler on 24/7 as we do ours, so a simple removal to the outside/garage area, and a blast from your air compressor (if you have such a device, and I do) will blow all that away for another go at cooling effectively and efficiently. I clean our two coolers monthly, as they are on 24/7, literally all the time, because both notebooks are doing Folding@Home for Stanford University when they aren't being used for normal things, so the coolers have been getting a good workout at our place.There's a substantial warranty in place with the Antec Notebook Cooler also, as I recall it's a 3-year factory warranty-- so even if you manage to burn it out and use it up in that time Antec will replace one if it fails under warranty. That's another positive point to be made versus the other coolers here at Amazon and elsewhere.In closing, because I promised to make this a short and sweet review, I feel very good about purchasing two notebook coolers of such high quality and excellent design and functionality for about $50, getting one on sale here for less than $25 and the other one for just more than $25. I just do not think there's anything else for sale that works as well, costs so little, and has a great 3-year warranty from the manufacturer to back it up should anything go wrong in 3 long, hard years of notebook cooling service!This is the unit to get, and I wholeheartedly endorse the Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler 100% across the board. I'm giving it Wavey Davey's 5-Star Seal of Excellence! You just cannot go wrong with one of these at or about $25 shipped, so forget the rest, this is the best!Wavey Davey 8-14-2009
I have an office full of Macs, and PCs running Windows and Linux. I asked a colleague what to buy, and Lexmark was the first name off his list. Why? Because they really do Mac printing right, which was of paramount concern.This printer delivers out of the box with great software for all platforms for configuring it. The front panel display is quite well designed for programming directly, but, even, better you can configure its Web-based interface to enter the most complex settings.The print quality is very high, and its processing speed for complex, multi-page documents, including large images and PostScript surpasses expectations. By the time I walk to the printer down the hall from my office, it's already started spewing pages.Recovering from jams has been a breeze as well compared to previous printers.Another reason I chose this model: its envelope handling feature that doesn't require a separate, expensive tray. Coupled with Stamps.com's Internet postage system, my printer is a regular production machine.As a computer book author (see Real World Adobe GoLive 5, for instance), I often have to print out hundreds of pages of previews. We ran through 10 reams of paper (over 5,000 sheets) in the space of two months when proofing our latest book, and the Lexmark never disappointed: no errors, no jams, no bad pages.(We shredded the proofs when finished and fed it as bedding for worms - see Worms Eat My Garbage, a book on home vermicomposting. I get to eat my words, indirectly but literally. Not the worms, but via the vegetables grown in the soil the worms produce.)The model I purchased is the M412n, which is virtually identical to this machine except that it has an Ethernet module for networking, including the AppleTalk support required to handle Apple-style printing.I used to wrestle with printers before getting this Lexmark model, and my only two complaints are this: 1. It sometimes falls off the AppleTalk network, requiring a minimal amount of tweaking via its Web interface to reset the AppleTalk port; 2. the toner cartridge stopped producing good prints after several thousand copies, but a simple shake added hundreds of new, perfect sheets. 3. Feeding envelopes in batches requires a small amount of care. Although you can stack, for instance, ten #10 style envelopes, if they are at all sticky, the printer can feed multiples and result in one or more being poorly printed.Hardly anything to carp about, and I highly recommend it for an office that needs to produce even several hundred pages a day of output.
I've had this a month. I'm a fairly technical guy working in the IT industry... So I was fairly confident going into this that I'd be able to set it up. It was a lot tricky than I expected and I'm not 100% sure I even have it set up correctly but it functions. Quality and the software is excellent, the channel changer works nicely but I'm concerned that i'm going to have to go through another painful install when I replace my existing computer.I'm also a little confused by the HD Connect Cable - I'm a little perturbed it wasn't included and feel that some of the marketing literature on the PRO isn't 100% accurate in terms of HD support. But I suppose that's part of the enjoyment with new technology :)
I've tried various brands of replacement cartridges for the Epson 740, and this is the only one that I've deemed worth purchasing.
This screen is an excellent buy for the money. Un rolled, the screen is perfectly flat, and offers exceptional reflectance. Its only challenge is in rolling up the screen. My installation uses chains from the ceiling, so the case in which the screen retracts moves when the screen is retracted. That movement causes the pawls to catch impeding the roll up. It may take 5 to 8 tries to roll up the screen. If you have the patience, this screen is an excellent value.
Feels great and works well. Great relief for those working long hours on laptops.
This is the most cost effective pack. However, I will never get a Canon printer as these toner cartridges are SOO expensive. When I tried to use the cheaper (off brand) cartridges), the printer needed exp[ensive service. Also, the printed colors run if wet -- something that does not happen with HP printed stuff
These worked fairly well for a day, then inexplicably failed (wouldn't tune to base despite fresh batteries and shutting off every electronic device in the house) and I returned them when directed to do so by Advent Tech Support.
~I bought the MVSV3-1m cable and put it between my Pioneer V555 DVD player and SONY WEGA tv KV-27FS12, I was unable to see with my naked eyes any improvement regading the visual quality, color, sharpness. Same as the result as I used the composite cable came with the box. I really don't know why. I have to say, my TV is a good one and the picture quality is already satisfactory even I don't use DVD player. Unfortunately my DVD player does not have component jack to let me try the next level video~~ experience. I don't want to say this expensive cable is a poor one, I was just unable to verify its alledged ultra high performance. we just don't have a benchmark to evaluate it.~
Like all the other people reviewing this product, setting up the expander to your wireless network is very tricky especially if you follow the instructions on the CD Rom. So much for RTFM.So I scoured the internet and fellow Amazon shopper's instructions and the best instruction on how to set this unit up came from cubanomx "cubanomx" posted on December 11, 2008. I followed his instructions and the unit was working in about 10 minutes maybe less. I spent two hours fiddling with this and was about to return it.The unit works like a charm. I went from 1 bar 5.5 mbps and very low strength to 5 bars 54.0 mbps and excellent strength. My router is in the basement corner and I had dead spots on the main floor on the other side of the house. Now the network is complete, no more dead or low coverage spots.
When I first purchased this camera bag, I was expecting it to be smaller (I also have a Tamrac 5230, which is much smaller). Since I use it for a SLR size digital camera, I needed more than just a pouch, but didn't want an overnight bag.As it turns out, this actually fits the bill pretty nicely. There's plenty of room for the camera, yet it fits securely. And there is room for numerous accessories, such as cords, extra battery, charger, memory cards, etc. It's too small to also hold additional lenses, and it's too big for a small point-and-shoot; it could easily carry a small camcorder though.It has three way carrying - handle, integrated, non-removable shoulder strap, and belt loops; multiple compartments in the outside zipper pocket, and movable supports in the spacious main compartment. It closes with velcro (for temporary closure only!), a clip, and a full wraparound zipper.So if the size is right for you, you'll be able to carry your gear with comfort and security.
I have been using the T5420 Talkabout for a year now and it still works great! You shouldn't expect to have an exact 2 mile radius unless you are in an open area - no obstructions, trees, walls, mountains, etc.These radios come in handy when my friends and I go on long drives since it helps us keep in touch with each other across vehicles. We also use it during outdoor activities such as biking, skiing and snowboarding because these areas usually don't have cellphone coverage.
The IBM monitor arms were shipped the day after I ordered them. However, because I'm in Hawaii, it came by boat and took three weeks for delivery. Shipping was cheap, but you get what you pay for. Items were exactly as described. No surprises on this transaction. I needed this specific type of arm to match existing ones. Hard to find at this price, but Amazon came thru. Fantastic!!!!
I bought this system recently after my Panasonic DVD Surround System broke. I was a little leary about this system since other reviewers have mentioned a hissing noise here on Amazon and other sites for that matter. But I couldn't find anything like this value and decided I could just take it back if I didn't like it. Well, I love it! The sound is great! Subwoofer is awesome! I do not hear a hissing noise at all. This sounds so much better than my Panasonic which broke and that I had paid $100 more for.
Those CD's look great when you add your own personal touch to the cover. It also makes them easier to organize.
I can begin to stress how pleased I am with this camera. Incredibly easy to use and takes fantastic pictures. It will eat up batteries so I would recommend a set of rechargeable batteries. Only negative that I have noticed is that it's a little tricky to do low level light shots, you need to make sure you are using higher ISO settings to get good pictures.Image stabilization is FANTASTIC, and that alone makes this camera worth buying.
These filters have a clear spot in the center which has nofilter effect. This means that the subject in the center of thepicture is reproduced clearly while the surrounding area which isoften distracting is changed, usually colored or darkened. The mainarea of use is for portraits. The transition from subject tobackground, and also the size of the clear circular area, depend onfocal length and aperture. The transition is more gradual when theaperture is opened wider. The circle becomes larger as focal length isincreased. The circle becomes larger and less clearly defined if thefilter is placed further forward. The distance between your lens andthe Center Spot filter can be varied by using the Cokin Modular Hoodand a Coupling ring .The Bicolor filters are not symmetricallycolored, and different effects can be obtained with the same filterjust by rotating the filter holder...
The quality of these headphones are not up to par. I went through two sets of these within 45 days; therefore I wouldn't recommend that anyone purchase these headphones. Sony should WITHDRAW this item from the market!!
Love this very portable and useful little speaker. Must treat it with care as my first one stopped working after a year, but I liked it so much I bought another one.
As an avid music listener, I find that a good pair of headphones is extremely important. My last pair was breaking down and I knew I needed a new one, but I didn't have that much money. So, I was browsing around Amazon and found this.Absolutely FANTASTIC. I was skeptic at first, being only 4 dollars and with free shipping. I was flat out wrong on that assumption; the sound quality is great, with especially good bass. The cord length was a tad shorter than I would have liked, but it got the job done. I haven't had a chance to test durability, but it seems to hold okay. Wouldn't stake my life on it though.They're very modest in design; not too flashy, yet they don't look tacky either. They were surprisingly comfortable, especially because I have sensitive ears. They were also very easy to use and completely operational from time of purchase.All in all, a 4/5, and a steal at the price. Spring on it while you can people!
I carry a lot of these drives around because I am constantly on the go and I run several businesses. I have another SanDisk that slides the usb key which works perfectly and is very easy to use. I don't know if I got a bum key but this one STINKS! The problem is every time I go to insert it into the usb port it pushes the darn thing back into its case! I can spend 10 minutes trying to get it just right so it finally inserts. My wife got a great deal on the drive and was so excited so I don't have the heart to tell her its flawed. I should soon though because I see they do have a 4gb in the other model. This design is pointless to me because the other one works just as well and isn't that fancy.Bottom line, SanDisk makes quality stuff but this design is not worth it.
Awsome product. It took about 30 mins to really figure this thing out but once I did it really works great. I love that you can bypass construction and it recalculates your route automatically. The bluetooth is awesome for hands free mobile. The website is great for all of your questions like "how do you get the thing to say the street names instead of turn left in 100 ft". Just change the voice and it says the street names. The thing fits right in my front pocket when I'm not in the car. I haven't quite figured out how to navigate on foot that well. I tried it once and it was a little difficult to follow. Overall I am completely satisfied.
I have had several of these sony cassette recorders over the years mostly ustilized for listening to books on tape. Excellent idea for air travel if you are a frequent flyer. They last quite a while and battery life is good.
I'm an avid golfer, and I bought the "hunter's" version of the Bushnell rangefinder by mistake; intending to buy the "pinseeker" version. Based on the reviews, and researching the elite 1500 at Bushnell's web site, I was convinced the pinseeker and bullseye technology are identical. I therefore kept the hunter's version, being too lazy to go through the return process. On the course today, I never missed a pin using the bullseye setting. Occasionally, I would get the background yardage for a second, and then the flag setting would kick in. I could also easily mark the distance to the 150 post for driving purposes, or, on par 5s, hit the flag distance (which was a breeze), and I could backout that distance by 100 yards to get the perfect lay up. One note. The 9 volt battery didn't come in the box, so you may want to buy one when you buy this device. Can highly recommend.
This is a very neat product. I used to have a Viking card reader before I bought this. I must say this is a lot better and more compact reader. It is about 3 inches long, 2 inches wide and 2mm high. I use it only for reading CF card. I like the description of each drive that shows up in My Computer for each of the drives in this reader. There is an accompanying small program that stays in memory to do that.One thing I have to mention is that this reader has problems reading the CF card that came with my Canon digital camera. I think canon's CF card is slightly off-standard. Inserting the canon card will freeze the reader. If the reader is disconnected from the USB port and re-inserted, it becomes okay. Hopefully, a later version of driver will take care of this issue with canon cards.
Unless you are Superman and have super hearing or possibly strap your iPod to your head, the sound is so minimal it is almost impossible to hear it. The idea was great and the quality of the unit itself appears quite good, but it is USELESS! Save your money and invest in the Altec Lansing Portable Speakers - beautifully made, great carry case included and the sound is terrific.
We're probably one of the few households around that still uses a lot of VHS technology, and this device extends the life of our video recorders and players. Recommended for those who need it.
The leapfrog is exactly what I was looking for. Granted I only use the audio capabilities. I listen to a lot of ethnic songs online and wanted to listen to them on my sound system instead of the computer speakers. The leapfrog works wonderfully in transmitting the sound streamed from my computer to my receiver which is a couple of rooms away. Its non-intrusive unlike other solutions for which you have to install software on the computer and use it to stream to a receiver.The only drawback, which is not a biggie for me, is interference from microwave operation while using the leapfrog.
This interface sounds amazing when it does work, and it really is a great device in itself, being sturdy, easy to use and having plenty of ports and features for the price. However, Tascam really needs to get their act together with supporting operating systems beyond Windows XP, and with making their hardware work well on 64-bit systems. To be fair to the manufacturer, it would probably work all right in Vista 64 if EVERY program being used was 64-bit along with all the hardware, but almost no major DAWs have 64-bit versions, so in reality the 64-bit support is worthless. After making sure the firmware/drivers were up to date, and after about a day or so of testing every possible configuration of hardware/driver settings in FL Studio 8, I still just couldn't get it to stop dropping out and producing severe pops and glitches, no matter how high the buffer length was set. Even outside of FL it had some problems; in WMP it was fine, but while watching flash video content in Mozilla Firefox (with the US-144 as my soundcard) there were still some pops. And surprise surprise, Firefox is 32-bit! Plus, this thing even caused the GIMP to repeatedly crash for some reason. . .simply pathetic.So, in conclusion, this piece of hardware in itself is amazing for the price and sounds and works flawlessly. . .that is, if you have a computer archaic enough to meet what are basically de-facto "maximum" system requirements, so to speak.
This is a type of tape we've used for labeling at church for over 10 years. It is great, just be careful not to leave it in the sun in your car -- it might not work (I know!)
This is a great keyboard with some interesting features. Among them the attempt to do away with the need for a mouse with a multifunctional keypad and a left click button on the left of the keyboard. BUT, it is not fully functional if you are using 64 bit Vista. Specifically, the scroll left/right function will not work, despite the up/down scroll being fine. A Logitech tech and I discovered this by testing on another keyboard. There may be other 64 bit glitches I have not found yet. But not enough to stop me from finding it to be a very nice keyboard. But all OEMs should make their equipment fully 64 bit compatible because the profile is mainstream now.
This is a very basic USB-ATA switch that allows you to take an analog phone and use it with Skype. There are very important limitations with this approach:1. This product, while still sold, has been discontinued2. Product varies wildly in price by retailer3. It only works with Windows XP and Vista (32 bit versions only)4. It does not work with Mac or other operating systems5. It does not work with Server versions of WindowsWhile it is a quick-n-dirty, it is pretty nifty. The installation is somewhat frustrating, but should you get it to work, keep in mind that if the computer it's hooked up shuts down - so does your skype connection. No more ring-a-ding-ding. If the USB port loses power because your PC causes into power save mode, no more ring-a-ding-ding. It will not work if you use it through a USB hub. It will not work it you connect it to anything other than a USB port on the computer itself. It may not work if your computer is old and has sub-USB 1.1 ports. You may experience significant reliability problems if you have several USB devices connected concurrently with this adapter such as USB-port powered scanners or hard drivers.I am using this with my work laptop and will leave it and my phone behind when I travel and just pack a USB headset for travel. When working from home, it's a nifty set up.While you can hook this up to your existing phone line, most people will want to use this for Skype. The tiny printed manual is confusing, as most reviewers have pointed out.To make a skype call you must first enter the country code followed the local prefix and then telephone number followed the by the asterisk symbol.A call to directory information in Washington DC would be entered as:0012025551212*This is a lightweight solution designed for simple connectivity, so this allows for only limited support for devices. Don't get clever thinking you'll use an adapter and successfully add multiple telephones and a fax machine. Each devices should have a Ringer Equivalency Number on its base. When the total of devices equals 0.3, you've hit this adapters capacity. If you need more than this, look at multiport FXO skype switches.
I will just say, this isn't a perfect webcam. Its video quality leaves something to be desired, and the sound is fine, but its not as sensitive as I would like. But overall its not bad for the price. I have heard complaints about the video being grainy, and what can I say, its true. But it seems to get dramatically better with a lamp nearby providing more lighting. It was a very easy installation, and I had it out of the box and working in less than 5 minutes. Shipping was great. It shipped as soon as I ordered and was here way before the delivery estimate.
If you use your laptop like I do, in my easy chair with no table, this mouse is perfect.
The description on the sellers site called this a "Garmin USB Cable" so I thought it was a genuine Garmin product. I do not believe it is. However, it worked perfectly when I updated my Garmin maps and it was very low priced, so I am glad I purchased it. Delivery was much faster than promised.
I have had a Sony Mavica for the past two years and I have been having a lot of problems with it. In fact I just got it back today from the service department in Tx and it still doesn't work. The screen went blank one day, just wouldn't show photos on the LCD. I sent it into Sony free of charge and a new LCD was placed in the camera. When I got the camera back there was a distinct color shift. The colors look correct on the LCD, but on all other devices my photos are magenta instead of red, which make my kids look purple. I can color correct in Photo Shop, but for a $500.00 camera it is turning out to be a real boat anchore. Save your money, buy anything but Sony. The second round of service cost me a whopping $223.00. Which now makes my boat anchore worth $723.00.
Poorly designed piece - the choice of contact surface is far from ideal - bottom is almost entirely flat and the top contacts are both springed - so besides you no been able to distighuish positive from negative when inserting the batteries, it lacks good contact which results in FAIL when using it.As another buyer suggested, adding a piece of thin foils fixes it, but yet its a failure.
I could not believe amazon was offering this 30GB unit, brown, for less than $100. I listen to music, not stare at the unit, so I do not care if it is brown, red of light pink. It has everything I expected, great sound, fast sync with my pc, easy use and IMPRESSIVE BATTERY LIFE. I just miss a wall charger but, at this price I do not deserve to complain. As I said, the battery lasts so long if you just play music that I do not even need the wall charger, I charge it with my pc whenever necessary.Best deal possible
Nothing fancy here, the cables are simple, reliable, and well priced. What more could you want at this bargain price?
this was the cheapest i could find for lens size i was looking for, works great doesnt fall off like my tokina lens cap did
Fast shipping. Thank you. Love these head phones I bought them for my son for Christmas . He tends to be hard on things and these are still holding up and worki g great. They foild up for easy travel.
I love the D2 for audiobooks! The battery life is fantastic and the resolution of the screen is perfect for my uses. It is not for those who want to open the shipping package and listen immediately. The user's guide is very general and I was frustrated in the beginning (thus the 4 star rating), but quickly found help from other Cowon users online. Now, I'm a pro and love my D2!
Fairly easy to replace. On one of my UPS's (I purchased two batteries), the original battery was swollen and couldn't be easily removed.Unscrewing the screw at the front-bottom of the UPS (underneath the battery opening), allows the sides to easily separate to remove the bad battery, although it wasn't necessary on the second UPS.Return shipping label was included, so I didn't have to worry about recycling the old battery on my own.
This case was not what it was described to be. I did expect some wear but this was really fit for the scrap heap.It was dirty, over-used and there were even cigarette(?) burns on the body. Yet it was advertised as being almost new. If this was my first order with Amazon there is no way I could have returned. Thankfully it was not.
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This mp3 player is great! It's small, has a long battery life, and it can hold a ton of songs. Also, it has two modes so you can skip easily from playlist to playlist or just look through the songs from one playlist. I recommend getting the armband that goes with it. It makes working out very enjoyable and it doesn't get in the way. Overall, a great product.
I agree with edward a great machine. Had the 6000t couple days so the wife made a comment lets try it out. went from home 90 miles in country made about 25 turns, left the map home and put faith in the 6000t. made every turn frawless and when it said i arived we were at the gate of campsite. Love the machine the only con i got why not a written manul in place of a dvd showing you how to use the gps.
The Harmony 880 Remote has the same great interface as the previous models, but with a vibrant and colorful screen. It is much easier to read and has a higher resolution than the old monochrome models. The only drawback is battery life, which typically allows use for about 1 week. However, it does include a charger. The overall software has been enhanced as the menus are much easier the navigate and the information about TV listings is much clearer. Overall a thumbs up!
This unit was connected worked with my system less than a month, now it is NOT working. Not ejecting nor showing anything on my TV screen. I've tried everything it said to do in the manual yet it has NO capability of playing nor ejecting a CD or DVD.I am truly dissapointed since we purchased this item recently. I should have bought the Gateway unit.
i purchased screen it had slight defects on it but nothing that stopped it from working properly .. all in all is a nice screen but i found others that where same size for cheaper ....but it really didnt matter by then because i didnt need it any longer just decided to go with a laptop insteadquick delivery and prompt responses from seller
The camera is OK, I could get nice photos however, till now I'm trying to take a portrait with blurry background, but I can't. I don't know if this is feasible with this camera or not.
Another brand that I barely find a coaster on is the Memorex DVD-R's. It is as par as with the Maxells, Sony's, Verbatims and RiDatas that I have used before. Try to stay away from unknown brands that is kind of a hit or miss. The thing with DVD's or CD's is that when you find a bad one, it seems to be bunched into the same stack as they were manufactured at the same place and at the same time. My recommendation is not to burn DVDs or CDs using the maximum speed, the chance of a bad burn tend to be much much less if you use the next slower speed indicated on the media. Same as filling up the data capacity, 4200mb seems to work best for me as filling up the DVD to the edge may become problematic.
I like the color, *slate* is awesome you guys. It's babyblue-ish, but i'm still having problems controlling it. It's a nice product i guess but I'd rather get a webcam though, too bad I threw away the boxes. Now I can't return it. Aw well.
I bought Pina Zangaro portfolio case (16.25x20.25x1.875 )and got it today. The latches seem somewhat thin and the handle is too small for a normal sized person. Mainly, it just did not seem solid/study/strong/pretty enough for $161 plus shipping.I was thinking of getting a Tenba but that was huge. Prat cases are flimzy. I tell ya, there does not seem to be many good options out there for graphic design portfolio cases that both practical in size (few 16x20s), looks, durability etc.
Are you looking for a MP3 player? Look no futher, this is the one you are looking for! I just picked one up yesterday after reading all the reviews and I have to say that ALL of the postive reviews were right! This has got to be the best one out there. Straight out the box it was VERY easy to get started with a few simple instructions downloading music has never been easier. The MPIO FL100 has 128MB which means you can have 30 - 35 songs stored in the memory. The best thing is if you need more you just have to pick up a SM card for expansion. Like some other reviews it does say that there is 11 hours of playback time but it seems to be less but not by much. Very simple controls and the BRIGHT Indigo backlight is a major plus. If you are shopping around for a MP3 player (like I did) I am VERY satisfied with this purchase! Pick one up NOW!
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I have a Dell 2300 and installed it myself. If you have a built in on-board video card (intel graphics card) you have to disable it and uninstall the driver to get it to work.People who did not like the Radeon 7000, did not know how to install it. Here is the down and dirty for the novice computer users.BEFORE you do this next step, install the software that come with the Radeon 7000. Then you are ready to uninstall the old graphics card & driver.Click Start:Click Contol panel, then System Properties, then click on hardware. You will see "driver signing" and "device manager". Uninstall the intel driver & disable the Install graphics chip in these places. Then reboot your computer and plug your monitor into your new card.The Graphics are great...
First off, if you're looking to shoot in very dark rooms and you don't want the flattened, flash-in-your-face look, get one of those cheap plastic diffusers. They do a great job of spreading the light around the room.Flash is very powerful and I feel like I have unlocked a new set of abilities with my photography with this thing. ETTL is great for calculating the amount of flash needed to fill the subject with the right amount of light.I've been shooting purely flash photos for the last two weeks on the same set of four AA batteries, the flash is not a terrible power hog.I'm still playing around with this thing, so I don't have too much to add on the technical details, but for an amateur photographer of about four years experience, this thing is just what I needed.Downsides:-Cannot act as master flash in multiple flash setups. You'll have to get the 580EX.-Will not rotate 360 degrees, it goes 90 to the right and then 180 to the left. You can ultimately get the flash to point wherever you need it to, but for certain angles, you'll have to rotate the camera as well.
I have had this rhino skin wrapped around my palm for the better part of 2 years and let me tell you, it has saved my palm on multiple occasions. I have dropped my palm onto concrete from about waste level without harming the palm one bit. I'm pretty sure that my palm would have been in the scrap pile had it not been for this case. I did break the belt clip that the case comes with, but this was easily replaced for around 6 dollars. Very good product and well worth the money.
This is my second telescope.It is difficult to set up.You can see just as well with a good pair of binoculars.Save your money. It is not fun.I'll probably donate it just go get it out of the house.
Got the Phillips 17inch HDTV LCD after buying a Sony 42 inch rear projection HDTV. Got the Phillips for my office so I could take advantage of HD up there as well. Ordered 2 Comcast DVRs as well, the Motorola 6412 dual tuner. I am in heaven.The biggest plus for the Phillips is its picture quality. It is great on the digital channels and awesome on the HD ones. The analog channels are just OK as is the case with any high quality high definition TV.One cautionary is that the HD component hookup uses the same input as the VGA monitor. A funky kind of cable is included with a VGA like plug on one end and a 3 cable component collection on the other. So if you plan to use HD and VGA without a manual cable switch forget it. You can do a VGA and plain digital, but this is an HD ready TV. I did not buy the TV as an extra monitor so I don't care, but thought I'd throw this in for those that are.The speakers are what you might imagine for an integrated unit...i.e. OK. I have a small set of Cambridge Soundworks speakers (2 satellite speakers and a subwoofer) that plug into a headphone jack. Its not theater sound, but its way better than my 13 inch Sony or my PC for that matter. I believe this is the result of the Dolby virtual surround sound. Probably the best sound you can get without a true surround sound theater system.I have a Sony progressive scan DVD player hooked up to the component inputs and the picture is just great. Its not as good as my HD progressive scan DVD player with DVI connection hooked up to the 42 incher downstairs, but pretty darned good. I got the digitally remasterd Star Wars trilogy and thoroughly enjoyed watching it on this TV...sound was pretty awesome as well. For me the only improvement might be a DVI interface.In summary, this is the perfect TV for an office/small room. If you want HD in a small space...this is it.
Comparing these to my previous no-name wireless set (Radio Shack / Optimus) I find that they perform only a bit better and sometimes worse. Drop-outs are frequent as you move about the house. I have no other active 900MHz sources in the house either. On the good side, they are lightweight and the charging system (simply place them on the transmitter for re-charging) is very good. Although you wonder why the design is such that the charging prongs are on the left side of the base when the headphone unit has its on the right; meaning you can't simply take them off and place them directly on charge. Sound quality when locked-in and operating is better than my old wireless unit with less hiss.
Small things that does what it should do- lets me use 67mm filters on 62mm lenses. Metal and metal threads- used several times without problems. For me 67mm is a good size for filters- they are not too expensive, and with larger element lenses I am less likely to use a filter.
This product is EXCELLENT! I used to own an IPOD and had constant problems with it and the software but so far I have had no complaints about the Zune. It is a great buy!
The clearest filter I've ever used. Excellent resistance to flare and for shooting on the beach near sea-spray, it's very effective at minimizing sea spray from sticking to the glass.
The pictures most definitly make this fan look white. I can assure you it is gray. There is no mistake about it. Also I assembled this in less than 5 minutes without ever looking at the directions. It was very self evident which pieces go where.
I rarely use a printer. Maybe 25 sheets or less per year and somehow I purchased this printer and all I ever do is pour money into it for ink that I don't even use.The ripoff with this printer is you MUST use 4 ink cartdiges and you cannot simply put in 4 black cartridges if you want. The printer will not function at all and forces you to buy more ink if you want to use it.I had no idea this was the deal or I would never have wasted my money.
cable is nice and heavy and connectors are good and solid. very good value for the money.
I switched the charger to 220V and pluged in ,but never worked on 110V or 220V. Was a bad deal for me at least.
The screensavr cover isn't really fancy, you will probably underwhelmed when you open it. It's a thin cover that fits over the keyboard and touchpad and will protect your screen. Pretty hard to screw that up.Overall: Does exactly what it's intended to do, but I'd say its a bit over priced though.
Not sure if this is just my unit or a design defect. About a half hour into watching a DVD the system seems to get overloaded and the sound startes to cut off and on and the picture gets choppy (frames freeze) and finally the DVD stops playing. Is anyone else having this problem?
This is an OEM HP Toner cartridge. The quality speaks for itself. The price was very competitive.
Check your warranty! I purchased the 120 GB Passport with "3 Year warranty" printed on the package. I registered it and was informed that my remaining warranty was 334 days (one year from the date of manufacture). I immediately returned it.
I found out about this book after reading about it in Joel Achenbach's WashingtonPost.com online column (RoughDraft). The book is a fascinating and fun journey through our far-reaching and sometimes far-out efforts to discover aliens. It is written in an easy and often witty style that allows the novice explorer to become educated in the whys and whats of this pursuit of the unknown. At the same time, Joel Archenbach digs a little deeper and gently persuades us to also consider searching for the truth in our own back yard. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to more writings from this very talented author.
I bought this remote for my husband for Christmas, It was so easy to program and I can't believe how well it works. The best thing is when you pick it up it turns on, and I mean turns on. You can see all the buttons in the dark. It is so user friendly, and works every time, not to mention I don't have five remotes cluttering up my coffee table. It even works with my husbands xbox. One thing to note, like cell phones let the battery drain down to one bar (like your cell phone) and this saves the battery. I can't believe we waited to buy this remote, way to go Logitech.
A customer who finds an unbelievably cheap price of the market seller must know:1)They want you to contact them before ordering2)They want you to send money not thru Amazon payment but thruthe other line, such as Western Union3)They return confirmation email to you such as "support@amazon.com" or "Amazon Customer Service [THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS). A customer will surely believe that it was from Amazon. Yet, if you check your email, you may find that your sent-email to "support@amazon.com" failed to be sent.4) Once you send your money to them thru Western Union as they suggested, your money is gone!5) BE CAREFUL! Only pay resonable price and thru directly Amazon.
This was my very first shortwave radio, and I'm glad it was, because it triggered an excitement and a love of shortwave in me that has now taken me through two more Grundig models, as I now feel confident in "stepping up" my SW investment.Pros: The size and feel of the unit is without pair. Even my Grundig G1000A, which is only slightly bigger, doesn't have the same pleasing compactness in your palm. The look of the unit is pleasing, and you can tell it is well made. The small size of the speaker belies its surprising power, and with headphones, the stereo sound is stunning. If you're expecting pocket-radio sound in this unit, you'll be pleasantly taken aback! Reception and sensitivity are quite good, and most of the biggie SW stations can be brought in with ease. The portability to quality ratio is truly the selling point of this model. It's small enough to fit into a shirt pocket, yet the dials, display, and speaker are all very adequately sized and conveniently placed!Cons: Far fewer of these than pros. For starters, the only thing I find truly lacking here is that there's no digital tuning (the G1000A has spoiled me), but with practice, you shouldn't miss it too much. Plus, it's kind of fun searching for that elusive station, if you're in the right mood for the old timey radio feel. Second, and not surprising at all, it won't wow you with it's power or pulling in of distant, weak stations. This is a very inexpensive radio, worth every penny in my book, but if your primary concern is the shortwave band, I'd recommend a different unit. Don't get me wrong, because this IS a great shortwave model, but in the end, its the versatility of the AM, FM, and SW together, with just average performance in each category, that makes it so a charming radio that so many folks will love.Though this radio rates above average in all areas, I recommend it most strongly for those of you who have never owned a shortwave radio. This is a fantastic model for getting acquainted with SW. The antenna is good, the tuning, size, and layout make it intuitive and fun, and best of all, a small shortwave guidebook/directory is included, compliments of Grundig. If you're new to shortwave, you CANNOT GO WRONG with the Mini 100 PE. If you're a seasoned vet, this will be a very nice backup SW, FM, and AM pocket radio for you when you're on the go. The bottom line? Wherever you are in your shortwave journey, you can't lose with this one. Go for it!
This flash was exactly what I was looking for. I needed better dinstance lighting for night time shooting as well as more natural lighting when shooting indoors. This flash fits the bill perfectly. highly recommended.
I have never written a review but I had to add my two cents on this monitor. I bought it almost four years ago and it is still going strong. I am on my computer for hours every day and not one blackout or any problem has occurred. I have moved several times and the monitor has been dropped and knocked off my desk accidentally and it still looks new. I LOVE this monitor!
Sounds great! Looks great! Value for money.My review:Pros:1.Exceptional sound quality. 2.Upto total 192MB of memory (64 inbuilt and 128 add-on) 3.Shirt pocket size 4.Included rechargable batteries and charger 5.Firmware upgradable 6.Intuitive interface. Was able to operate all the functions of the player even without having to read the manual.Cons (A lot of these would rather be recommendation): 1.120-volt AC adapter. Should rather have a universal 120-240V adapter2.Buttons on the side make it difficult to hold the player with pressing a button 3.Simple leather case. Makes it difficult to access the controls. Would prefer a transparent cover which would show off its great looks and allow me to see and use the buttons without having to take it out of the case. I haven't yet purchased the wired remote but hope that when you are using it, you can lock the controls on the player body using the lock switch on the body. 4.The volume of the voice and radio recording is quite low. You really have to turn on the volume high to hear everything clearly. 5.Even stereo FM transmissions are recorded in voice-quality mode.Thus even though you get more recording time, you lose the quality. I would rather prefer that the recording quality should be user-selectable. 6.The microphone also seems to be weak, only being able to pick up sounds in very close proximity. 7.The interface socket on the Docking Station is VERY FLIMSY. I am just afraid that it'll break one day if I am not VERY careful while docking and removing the player. 8.The contact clips in the battery compartment are really primitive.Not being of spring type, you might have to unbend the contacts a bit to make sure that the battery is firmly in place. 9.My package(US purchase) didn't contain the MP3 contents CD. Package contents should be standardized and consistent. 10.Creative should be considering putting in an automatic volume level controller. Since different songs are recorded with different volume level, one has to rush for the volume switch every so often. 11.It IS expensive
This baby just arrive and I am listening to Superlove by Avicii and Lenny Kravitz on this thing. The bass is right on point, I had to turn the volume down just to protect the health of my ear drums. It was well worth the $35 I spent. I will see how long they last. For now, these headphones are superloved.
I purchased the Sony speakers to use in a home office. They offer excellent sound at a reasonable price. Good quality for the money.
Very satisfied with the purchase. A good lens to learn and use all the time until you learn more and know what you are looking for specifically.
If you are looking for a decent cd player and all your looking for is something to listen to your cds (burnt as well) it's an excellent player. My parents bought mine for me about 6 years ago and it works like new to this day. It shows the titles on the screen and lights up so you can see in the dark.If you have a car kit it hooks up excellent. Just be sure to have the volume on the player turned all the way up otherwise it will sound wierd.I never had issues with the headphones. They aren't the best in the world but they play decent. Plus I think the player puts out excellent sound quality anyway.I know I'm just one reveiw right now but I've enjoyed owning this player and have every intentions of getting one for my husband this Christmas.
I would first like to say that I have never owned anything better than Bose over ear headphones and Sony cheapo ones. These are spectacular. I've put about 3 weeks on them, listening about every day for 30minutes- 2 hours and they continue to improve. I have them attached to an HK3490 stereo receiver being fed an optical line from a mac mini with a pure music audio server (hopefully adding a Dac-it soon). My music ranges from Sigur Ros to Vijay Iyer to DJ Shadow and Django Reinhardt. The clarity is astounding- I feel like the rest of the phones I've had were being listened to under muddy water(s) (another great Blues artist). The bass remains tight and they continue to reveal detail I had not been aware of in the music. I've often mistakenly taken them off thinking that something external to the music is occurring- someone at the door, family member calling, etc. With the other types of phones, either through compression or too much bass, the previous headphones cannot compete and aren't really a true comparison. But, if you are looking to step up, you could not go wrong with these.Except for these few items- 1) the standard foam inserts are inadequate (IMO) for long listening times. Order the G-Cush headphone cushions. 2) Depending on where you listen (physical distance from amp), you may want to get the extension cable. I sometimes listen in the living room and the extension solves that issue. 3) As another reviewer pointed out- these are open headphones. You can hear outside noise and others can hear your music if nearby. This does not diminish the soundstage in any way that I notice.I'm not as concerned about the lack of a case (yet) nor the adapter to fit the iPods or phones.These are great headphones that continue to get better- no regrets with Grado. Enjoy!
Being what I term as an audiophile, I stayed away from this type of technology as I thought it would be vastly inferior. Was I wrong! Clean, static free and certainly works perfectly.
Great piece of glass at a great price, delivered fast. I know, most photographers state that the UV filter is virtually useless on a digital SLR, except for protecting the lens. But, Hoya makes the best, and why would you choose anything less than the best for a great lens you spent so much on. So, I bought this for protecting the lens without altering the image I'm photographing.
This camera has done wonders for me,I've been able to make a reputation from the results of the performance of this camera. Was saddened that it got destroyed during a storm, really satisfied with the overall features of this camera.
Well I originally had this product once before. After about a year it just died. Luckily it didn't fry any of my equipment that I had plugged into it. But since I bought it off ebay the warranty wasn't good on it. Monster only excepts warranty claims from specific dealers that you bought the monster product from. So go to the monster website and look for a authorized dealer. Amazon is an authorized dealer. Hopefully this one lasts longer than the other. If not, at least I have a 5 year warranty to work with.
CD player works great, would recommed it to anyone one, great pink coloring, batteries last fairly long.Company selling them is excellent to deal with. Mailman supposedly delievered package to me and it wasn't on my porch, so I called the company and they shipped another one to me right away.
Tinny and shrill, these sound like an old AM car radio. Pass on these for the cheap Sony ones.
This system is a very good buy. The sound is quite good and with asimple hack code, this system can be made to play region free.In dvd mode(without a disc in the tray)press- play 1590 2379 390 play.This will change the region code to 0.I have not had any humming problems like other reviewers.
I could tell immediately when I opened the box that this purchase was a mistake. I didn't consult Amazon first; I bought one from Fry's. When installing the software, it's anything but intuitive. I still have no idea how to set up the ftp feature. And, now I'm having hardware issues like the ones mentioned in previous reviews -- the drive just disconnects from the network for no reason. I'm nipping this one in the a** and returning it immediately. One star.
Best radar detector I have ever had. That said--is there really a radar detector that can 100% protect you?I think not.The issue is that the detector never goes off because law enforcement in my area keep their radars off. They only trigger their radar when they can instantly get you. Then it is too late to slow down after this detector goes off. In some cases, though, it has saved me on the interstate and major roads.I think if you live in high traffic areas with other vehicles that speed, this detector works well.This detector did everything I expected except suction to the windshield. On hot days it will fall off--thus I deducted 1 star for lousy suction cups.
Exactly as described. This is a simple SATA II cable. I can get the same cables in town for 10 bucks, so waiting 2 days to save money was good
Between the talking/partying/outdoor TV playing neighbors, my spouse snoring and the dog's nighttime roaming, I was getting no sleep and hating life. Using the Laser Lites every night for the last four years stopped the insanity, allowing me to sleep comfortably and confidently.I started with the earplug sampler (samples of 15 or so different brands) from earplugsuperstore dot com. After trying them all I picked out the most comfortable, highest dB plugs which turned out to be the Laser Lites. They create a perfect air seal without being too large, which is very uncomfortable. I buy them in bulk and take handfulls with me in my shaving kit when I travel, leaving stashes at my parents, the in-laws, etc. I spread the Howard Leight religion and give samples out to my relatives and friends. I am a true believer.Some tips on using earplugs: 1) Make sure your ear canal is wet before inserting the plugs, this helps them slide into place without wrinkling. 2) You can feel a good air seal as a very slight tug on your eardrum as the earplug expands in the ear canal. Test the air seal by rubbing your thumb and forefinger together gently right next to your ear. If you hear anything, you most likely have a wrinkle and need to push them in again or re-insert.These really are fantastic, high quality earplugs and I highly recommend them.
This purchase was for my cruise as well. I made this purchase becasue I wanted my husband could have his own memory card. Glad I made this purchase.
Excellent price and a great value for this battery. It was a little strange that it came with no charge on the battery whatsoever but after a normal charge time it works perfectly. Would purchase again!
Great idea! Shoot your memories to mini DVD-R. Right? Well, nice camera, nice idea, records to mini DVD-R, but when you are ready to copy the disks, forget it! You have to BUY expensive software to do this, and any demos I tried don't work. I've now been over three weeks trying to copy my mini DVD-Rs (which record as MPEG4 (.vob)) to full sized DVDs that will play in any player and I still can't do it. Also, the stills suck. 640x480 and I can't get it to snap stills at the same time as you are recording, as the camera boasts you can.
Was perfect for mounting a tom-tom GPS (with a suction mount that wont suction, DON'T buy a tom-tom) in our 06 Grand Prix. Professional looking, sturdy, and doesn't look out of place in the car.
This TOSlink Optical Cable does the job. I have a home studio with M-audio's Projectmix I/O and the Profire 2626. Both devices where able to brought together by means of this adat cable, working in harmony and perfect sync. I was able to get 16 channels of input, making it possible to record my 5 member band. Guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, lead vocal. I recommend this cable 100%. I have been using it for about a year now and no problem what so ever. If you would like to here some of the recording head over to my website. [...]
I bought this as a protective filter and chose Tiffen because I'm familiar with the name.It was the right item for a good price.I'm happy with it.
Ok. Kensington 72225 Bluetooth Mouse. Nice ergonomics, comfortable to use, but!!! This mouse use too much power from rechargeble battery. Every two-three days I need to change battery!
I have purchased the Non-OEM version of this and there is no comparison. While it stinks that this is a $22 hunk of plastic. It actually works, where the non-oem one does not stay clipped. I find it necessary for the Canon EF 85 f/1.8 Lens. I wish it shipped with the lens included, but oh well! I am never worried that this will fall of the lens or if I hold the lens by the hood it will fall.
This is a very light tripod that easily fits into a travel on suitcase and on the outside of my day pack. While it's good for horizontal landscape photos, it doesn't have the strength to hold up an SLR + lens in the verticle position for a portrait vs. landscape view.
I bought these to replace the PMX80s that were almost, but not quite comfortable due to the neckband constantly drooping. I wear my headphones walking to and from the train, so I need something that stays put. These don't. The earclips don't come close to fitting my ears - they fly way above the tips of my ears, making them almost useless. They do provide a tiny bit of counterweight that makes them slightly better than earbuds alone, but not by much. The rubber rings used to fit the earpiece fall off easily, and are then lost. With the PMX80, there's enough pressure to ensure that you get a close fit to your ears. These don't stay tight in your ears, so the sound quality is a non-factor. The cord design and volume control piece make the problem even worse, because they pull on the headphones.The problem is that the headphones are made for one (rather large) generic head. I do have smallish ears, but I'm not that small - pretty average for an adult woman - and like the PMX80s, these headphones can't be adjusted to fit a smaller head. All in all, I was very disappointed - I actually bought a $2 pair of over-the-head 'phones to use until I can order something decent.
The device has two levels of bandwidth control: user-level and application-level. The user-level suits me greatly, especially when I have a 15-year-old hanging online and downloading stuff from the internet all the time. The function works nicely. The quality of my network has never been better.
I have to tell you, I was nervous about buying a used camera online. I've bought tons of used books, but never used electronics, but I was so pleasantly surprised by this camera!Camera is in mint condition. It took me a week to be able to use it because it didn't come with batteries or the XD card, but once I got the right parts, I was ready to take photos and I was not disappointed!!! Great condition and great pictures!!! I couldn't have hoped for more.
You get what you pay for. Needless to say I didn't get much. These are made for low end small gauge wires for equiptment that is of the same calibur. Oh well.
This item works as advertised, but does not provide high-quality or clear audio.I tested it at an electrical outlet not surrounded by electronic equipment. It put out a lot of static. I installed it at an electrical outlet next to a power strip operating electronic equipment and got the same high level of static.Pros: It installs easily and provides an extra phone jack at the location where it plugs into an existing phone jack. This let me continue to use my landline phone. I did not expect this extra phone jack.Con: The audio quality of the telephone line that plugs into the remote receiver is poor.I will keep the unit because it provides an adequate signal for interaction between my receiver and my satellite provider. Otherwise I would return it.
Another type was used for our flat screen tv in our room. I want one that can be adjusted in every way, and can be move towards the corner of the wall. My youngest child used to work at twitter, and he is the one who told about this mount. No wonder it is so expensive because of its construction, different ways can be adjusted and ease of installation.
They work pretty well most of the time,usual problem is with the out dated music disk recorder. Have two (recorders left)so switch back and forth when glitches show up.
I purchased this mouse for my little 3 year old, who likes to get on my computer at home. The mouse i use is pretty big fo rher hands, so iI got her this one and she loves it.
Single-source surround was the best I could do for my room configuration, but I was hesitant to believe that it would provide a convincing effect. Though the rear channel simulation is fudged and somewhat unconvincing, I have definitely heard sounds directly to my left and right while using the SurroundBar. The SurroundBar is far better than 2 front channels of similar price. Couple that with the clean and compact design and you've got a winner of a speaker. It doesn't have much in the way of bass, but Polk recommends a subwoofer, and it's definitely a worthwhile addition.
I use the arm band daily during my workout. My only problem with this product is the closer are strap. Although comfortable, it tightens on a kind of a slide. I didn't like that feature so I sewed on velcro and now I like much better. I have washed it in the washing machine and it came through just fine. Just remember to air dry it!
Works well and provides lighted indication of it being in work mode. The 7 ports give me more ports than usual for attaching accessories. The upright version also conserve space on my desk.
I had an extra 10 grand burning a hole in my pocket and I needed a flash drive. Enough said. Great product. This thing is expensive but hey it's TITANIUM! Think of all the looks of envy at your next cocktail party when you pull this puppy out! 10 Grand USB Flash drive. Beat that Mr. I have a Porsche.
I am an amateur family photographer who set out to find a lens that worked well in low light so that I didn't have to use flash indoors. I've found it! This lens arrived an hour ago and I am already using it well enough to take the grandkids photos on Thanksgiving without a flash. I own a Nikon D3000 so the auto focus does not work with my camera. However, there is a light that flickers then stays lit as you manually focus the lens in the viewfinder. I wear glasses so I was concerned about relying on my own eyes but once I read about the focus light I decided to give it a try. Works great!
Execellent product. Works great with my S400. And all this at a great price !!
I recently purchased these supposed 2600mAH cells and all four of them will only reach capacities of just under 1700mAH. The only thing "Ultra" about them is the company's marketing BS.
First the good. Overall I am happy with my 61" Samsung DLP. Price for picture size is hard to beat. Level of detail in 1080P is incredible (even though almost all HD sources are 1080i tops - except if you use HD DVD or Blue Ray). Lots of inputs including two HDMI, components, USB, PCI, etc. Should be "future proof" for a while.Now the bad. This is my third Samsung HL-SXX87W TV. The first was a HL-S5687W which had great geometry (no pin-cushioning or screen bowing) but had the dreaded smudges behind the screen. Since it was only a day old I had the local deal I bought it from (not Amazon even though they had the best price) exchanged it for a new one. I did not want a technician replacing the screen on a brand new TV. So the store did replace it with another, new 5687W. I plugged it in, looked it over (smudges were most noticeable on a dark or black background) and was satisfied. No smudges!Trouble was I later notice that this new set had some bowing of the picture (like an hourglass) when watching 4:3 aspect programming. Samsung says that less than 1/4" is considered normal on their website and I was close to that number. But it was an annoyance and i did not remember seeing it on my first set. I called Samsung who sent a technician. He claimed he had not seen this before and swapped out the light engine which made no difference. So Samsung agreed to send me ANOTHER set. At least my customer experience with Samsung has been excellent.Well, Samsung called me a week later to review the delivery of the new 56" DLP. I asked them if it was possible to "trade up" to the 61". They said for another $270 they would deliver the HL-S6187W. So I agreed, paid the additional money, and scheduled the delivery. I figured I would never have the chance again to go larger until this one died so I went for it! :)About two weeks later the delivery company took away my 56" and brought in the new 61" set. Wow, it was bigger than I thought! The first week I started to think i made a mistake going to 61" (I sit about 12 feet from the set) but soon I became accustomed to the larger screen and was very happy. However, I did notice pin cushioning on this set too, and it is even more noticeable the larger the set. I called Samsung and the same technician came. He looked it over and decided that one of the internal clasps at the bottom was not holding correctly and that is why the screen was a little hourglass like. I also experienced a slight upward curving in letterbox mode towards the bottom of the screen. In fact, if I would watch ESPN or any program with a ticker at the bottom, you could see where the bottom ticker woudl curve upwards a quarter in or so two thirds the way on the screen from left to right. When the technician pushed on the top right corner of the TV, the bottom adjusted itself close to "normal".Samsung scheduled to replace the entire back of the set (plastic housing) but I finally decided to cancel that. I did not want a new set to be ripped apart and replaced. I wiggled the set a bit, gave it a push there and a pull here, and it is close to perfect. A month later it is still good to me. I still have the pin cushioning on the sides in 4:3 but it I am the only one in the family who watches in that format. The kids expand the picture to fill the whole screen. I decided not to tempt fate again, and kept the set I received.Now, the reasons for only 4 stars:1. Obviously because I needed to go through 3 sets and it still is not "perfect".2. I can see the dreaded rainbows (RBE) that these sets are known to have. Only a small percentage of the population experiences this but once you see it, it is hard to no longer notice. If you look at a high contrast image on a dark background and move your head, you can see what appears to be a trailing rainbow around the image. Perfect example is white movie credits on a black background. In most showrooms they have the sets so bright with the showroom so bright you may not realize you are susceptible to RBE. I did not know until a day after viewing the original 56" DLP. Thankfully I am getting more used to it and no one else in the family sees them. This is not really a Samsung issue - I understand this is common for all DLP sets. But if you are susceptible to this phenomenon you should avoid DLPs.In summary, overall I am satisfied with my 61" Samsung. While it still in not what I consider perfect, based on the picture quality in High Definition, the size of the screen, and the price it is a hard combination to beat. I use Cablevision as my cable provider and the HD channels are spectacular! If I were to do it all again I might not choose DLP (only because of RBE) but plasma and LCD have their own issues. Now that I have my HL-S6187 I would be hard pressed to get rid of it.
Have only had this camera for a day, so my knowledge of it is limited. Out of the box this camera takes excellant pictures. It is an easy camera to just point and shoot. The flash doesn't seem to need lots of time to adjust to what your shooting. The battery {included} charged rather quickly and I was off to play. Video w/microphone works great thus far. Saves movies to AVI. While the camera is rather small, it feels solid in hand. My last camera being a POS 3.1 mp, Walmart special. This camera makes me glad to pony up the extra cash for something more "useable". For some reason the black model was $20 cheaper. Honestly, I preferred the look of the black model. Low light pictures turn out great. The stability control also seems to work great. I've taken zoomed pictures with great success as well. I'd prefer a camera a to be a little larger, which is the only reason I've rated it a 4 instead of 5.
in general it is not bad but i like the high performance of this note book you'll notice a little hangs in the system but never a problem
I purchased this external video card as a way to get away from installing a new graphics card. It does have a bit of a lag to it since it is not inputted through Pci but through usb which slows it down just a bit. I was well aware of this when purchasing because I know the speeds of usb don't compare w/ a direct mobo connection. It does what it is supposed to do so I do not have any complaints, I am using it for my 3rd monitor so at this point it's just excessive. I did decide to invest in a graphics card anyway in the future only because I'm finnicky that way..they all need to match up in speed for me. But great product if you can get passed the slight lag!
This router worked well for the first 8 months, then all of a sudden the saved settings started to disappear at random intervals. Finally 13 moths after the purchase date the router stopped working altogether.
My title says it all. If you spend L-series money on lenses, why not get the best filters?B + W and Heliopan are made by Schneider Optics and are the best money can buy.It's an expensive filter, but it will be the last 77mm circular polarizer I'll ever buy, unless this one is lost or damaged. It's nice to know that I cannot upgrade from this product.
I spent 3 months looking around for my first computer. Budget constraints and value for money were important considerations. After looking at laptop deals and incessantly waiting for a great laptop deal from Dell (some of which I missed), I decided to go for an IBM G-Series/Toshiba 207/307. According to some of the user forums and ratings, IBM and Toshiba laptops were rated among the best. I dont profess to be a computer expert. And all my views are as a result of seeing several laptop models and info websites, and comparing features.The IBM G-series costed more and had less features than this model (esp. RAM). The 307 model had a DVD writer and some superior features like higher hard disk space, superior broadband wireless etc for a great price. But, I thought it best to wait until the market settles for one of +/- R&RW; DVD writers. Comparing features/price available on the laptops, I finally decided to settle for the Toshiba A25-207.Like one of the other reviewers, I got this notebook using free, standard shipping in just 2 days. Thank you Amazon for your prompt delivery.Pros:Good value for money, nice screen, good battery life, good picture quality. I like the design and its ergonomic features esp. slightly off-center touchpad.Cons:Heavy as should be expected from a desktop replacement.Some of Toshiba's competitors have superior resolution LCD screens viz. SXGA and UXGA in their laptops. Still, the current XGA TFT is better in a Toshiba laptop than some of the others that I had looked into.The placement of keys in the keyboard is not exactly to my liking. I guess I will get used to it in time.The latch that shuts the notebook while unobtrusive seems to be flimsy.Has 3 USB ports placed next to each other at the back. Would have preferred if two were placed at the back and one/two on one of the sides.I dont know why Toshiba went back to the shared,integrated VRAM. Some older Toshiba models had 32 MB of NVIDIA GEFORCE RAM, not integrated!Overall, this is a great laptop, especially for the price I paid.
Forget the Annihalator GeFORCE2. This is the card! Unless of course you have more to spend on the Voodoo 5 5500, but thats 50 bucks more and this runs just perfect! I could not reccomend anything more since I upgraded from my Intel chipset. This is everything but worse! Try playing Diablo II or Unreal tournament and have Frame rates at 20 per second.... then upgrading to htis and gettin 80+. Now thats quality! In comparison to this card, my old Intel one is probably a 1 star. Go buy this now! You will not regret. Best video card, and video card company bottom line!
This is the right battery for my Nikon P80. Is always useful to have at least two battery when traveling, you'll never loose a shot.
I Highly recomend it!!!It's useful for parking in garage without crashing to your wall heheheheIf you have a very restricted space for parking your car, you should buy it!!
Title says it all. The lights are superfluous, but who cares -- these things scream. If you are lucky enough to find them in stock, Corsair makes this RAM without lights for about $10-$15 cheaper.
I enjoyed this product for some time until I could not open this USB drive to plug it into my computer.I would suggest that you look for this product with another vendor.
So far this is one great printer. All the pictures that I have copied look like a professional has done them. The printer does what they claim and prints very clear and sharp. I like this printer alot.
I've wanted a good digicam for several years now and bought the DC280 in May after doing a lot of research. I really had my eye on the Sony Mavica, but the picture quality just didn't cut it compared to my little Kodak. I LOVE THIS CAMERA! It's super easy to use and takes great low and high res images. Do yourself a favor and get at least a 32MB Flashcard and you will be one happy camper. The only downside to this camera is low battery life, but an extra set of rechargeables solves that problem. The USB connection is great and super-fast. This is a purchase that I am very, very happy with. It was worth the wait and research effort!
The hard case is easy to install, provides a small space between it and your laptop so that any bumps do not directly transfer onto your computer. Additionally, because the case is transparent, you can put photos or decals within this space without the use of any adhesives. Its practically weightless and allows full movement of your monitor (unless you want to bend it backwards beyond theMacBook's suggested angle, but that too is a good thing). Lastly, it looks cool. I don't know why, but these covers are great eye candy. It gives your computer this jovial flare, like that of a new toy.
For what it is, this is a great radio for the bathroom, especially when getting ready for work in the morning. Digital clock and tuning, you can tune into your favorite radio station and keep an eye on the time as well so you don't miss the bus to work! The TV band and weather band features are an added plus. It is a solid little radio for the price--not flimsy at all. If you must listen to CD's in the bathroom, then this is not the radio for you, but if you can live without that feature, then I highly recommend this Sony radio.
Product worked very well, except the connection to the lighter will disconnect randomly and cause the unit to shut off on big bumps. Really poor tip length, doesn't stick well in ANY cigarette lighter I have used!
The cable is only 3 feet long if you measure from the tip of the connector to the tip of the other connect - i.e., the cable itself is NOT 3 feet long - it's &lt;34" and you really have to stretch it to get that). It just works for the use I had intended. I would recommend ordering a 6 foot and then using cable ties if it's too long unless you only need 2 feet of cable as you really don't want it that taut.
Bought this one from Amazon this year and I have taken hundreds of pictures with it. Have even had some shown on our local TV news show. Easy to use and the pictures are outstanding!!! I LOVE this camera!!!
Nice idea, poor execution. It simply does not work well, and is therefore much more trouble than it's worth.
I have bought 3 of these over the past few years. The design and the quality are excellent.
The Garmin Rino series of GPS/Radios are great products, but, from my experience, the 500 series have quality issues. I have two 120s that have worked perfectly for years. I upgraded to a 530 because of the more powerful radio and color screen. My first unit worked for about two years, then the radio ceased to function. Garmin repaired the unit for about $120 when shipping is included (~$20). This second unit worked for one year, then the altimeter failed. Again, Garmin repaired the unit for $120. To their credit, they also upgraded my 530 to a 530hcx when I asked. I now have a 530hcx that cost me about $650, but I do have three lithium-ion batteries that are worth about $55 each.I do recommend this product because their is nothing like it. You can maintain contact with your hunting/hiking buddies without making a sound. This is a big safety issue, and reduces radio chatter as you try to locate each other. Be sure to have access to a backup radio or other GPS unit in your base camp or be willing to do without. I always have one of my old 120s in camp just in case my 530hcx fails. For mountaineering or long distance backpacking, I would suggest having more than one of these in the party, or access to a backup radio and GPS in the same party.
Well, Image-Stabilized is a must feature for all the digital camera from now. This is a good beginning. I cannot live without this IS feature. I can shoot picture with 1/8 second with flash with my hands. Life is totally different and great with this camera. LCD screen is large, my wife loves to view all the pictures. Wide angle is the other must when you travel, trust me, you need it. However, you need to know how to use this camera "Right". Otherwise, you cannot feel this is an "Angel". I know it has soft corner issue. But so what, if you only print on 4x6 paper, you don't even see or feel it. If you want to print on something that is larger than 8x10. Then, get the Canon or Nikon pro camera, this camera is not fit for you anymore. So, just enjoy your life with this camera! By the way, Canon digital image processing beat the hell of every the other brands you know for sure because they are the pioneer of digital image processing. Don't expect any the other brand will out perform Canon in any near future. It is not easy to build up that system to be the pioneer in digital image. So, you won't go wrong with this camera. Why wait!?
I have had the camera about 2 years and all in all it is an exceptional camera for its many advanced features. The designers must have felt that because of the wide range of f-stops, very slow/fast shutter (3sec to 1/2000) and the fantastic film speed range (auto or ISO 80 to 800), why have a large flash. The E550 is designed as a available light camera. True the flash only works when the autofocus and autorange feature can work. It must see something well or you get no flash. Somethings I like are the unlimited movie time. (card limited) The almost none existant shutter delay is very unusual in a digital camera. While driving I can pick up the camera, turn it on and shoot with one hand a shot of a deer on the side of the highway. I just preset it on speed prioity shutter, preset on 1/800 or 1/1000. With the dial on top you can set priority to amperture, speed manual or program all. I also like the feature of automatic exposure bracketing. Also the rapid shooting feature to get a object moving. Also I like the feature to prefocus (by pressing the shutter half way down)then waiting for the instant shot. What worked in Alaska to get a whale which was only for an instant at the surface. It is a very capable camera as well as a 'point and shot'. I have taken about 3000 photos with it. It is a great camera but if not set correctly you may not get a good picture.
Slow. I mean, SLOOWWWW. Few waypoints. To test it I directed it to find the nearest named store. I was only a block away from this store and it told me the nearest one was 15 miles away. Drove to Wendover NV from Salt Lake City and it told me to take an off-ramp that was 40 miles east of Wendover out in the middle of the desert. Soon after that it locked up and I had to do a reset to get it back to working. Unable to get a download to update the firmware because as Magellon puts it, "It is still in testing". This is my second GPS (have a Garmin NUVI 200W) and the Garmin is wonderful.Feb 08: Finally got the firmware update. Had to download several times because the file was always "corrupted". Does not sound like much but when it's a 900mb zipped file, that takes a while. No update to POI's. Still won't find auto parts stores, major stores, home improvements stores, etc. Will find gas stations, hospitols and banks quick enough but don't depend on it finding much else. Many locations have changed names in the last few years and the Magellan has not kept up. One place I looked for changed its name 10 years ago and Megellan still has the old name. Talk about out of date.Mar 11. In 2010 I was able to obtain the 2008/2009 Map update on CD. Got it installed but had to delete all the (other than english) language files because the machine ran out of memory. Now I find that Magellan no longer supports the 3100 (not even firmware updates let alone no more map updates). Still locks up in the middle of the Utah desert when it tells me to take a right turn in the middle of the desert. Currently looking at a GARMIN that also includes free lifetime map and traffic updates.
I bought these speakers a couple of years ago (a little over 2 I'd say) and they really worked great. The sound was decent and I never had any issues with them until today when they inexplicably died. I just moved across the country so it's possible something happened to them in the move though. I have a Macbook Pro and these things really worked great with it: good sound and good VOLUME (I was able to really crank them). For the time they worked I'd give em 4 stars, but for longevity/durability only 2.
The Bluetooth GPS Receiver from Belkin offers a high-performance, easy-to-use link to the global positioning system in a compact, mobile design. The Receiver shows your position in real time on street-level maps and moves with you as you travel, so you can view your current location in relation to your destination. The included software indicates your speed, direction of travel, elevation, latitude, and longitude within 10 meters. Install our navigation software on your Pocket PC, Tablet PC, or Bluetooth notebook to find your way through any city in the US or Canada, and quickly identify your current position as well as a destination or point of interest. Routes can be calculated and viewed immediately, and automated voice prompts instruct when and where to turn. Should you by chance venture "off-route," the Software issues a warning alert and the system redirects you to your destination from your current position.The Receiver extends your operating range with a built-in, high-sensitivity mode. It acquires and continues to track satellite signals at much lower signal levels than other GPS solutions and will work in previously inaccessible environments, such as severe urban canyons, parking garages, through dense foliage, multilevel freeways and, in many cases, indoors.* Features complete nationwide coverage for the US and Canada** Supports both laptops and Pocket PCs* Comes with a Belkin 2-Year Warranty* Provides real-time routing with turn-by-turn voice and visual prompts* Provides a mobile solution with a light and compact design* Tracks GPS signals at far lower levels in high-sensitivity mode than other GPS models* Uses removable, rechargeable lithium-polymer battery to provide up to 10 hours of continuous operation* Helps you plan trips easily with pinpoint accuracy, using included Belkin software* Tracks position using data from 12 satellites, within 10m of destination* Lets you choose destinations by address, intersection, point of interest, or contacts* Offers dynamic reroute and detour options* Provides 4 types of map views* Alerts user to speed level* Records your trip for future playback* Supports Windows XP, 2000, Me, and Pocket PC* Please Note:The Bluetooth GPS Receiver from Belkin will work with Palm T1, T2, T3, Sony Clie PEG-NC90, PEG-TG50 and Mac OSX (Software not included).
Great product. I just plugged it into my Mac and it was immediatlely recognized and ready to rock. I have a huge video project on it and it works without a hitch.
My Sony SDM-HX93 is the best monitor I've ever owned. This is the third flat screen monitor my family has (I have an HP and another 17" Sony) and this is by far the most wonderful device! The colors and brightness are incredible, very clean text and great performance. Setup was very easy and intuitive. With MS XP no driver installation is required - just connect and go; it configures itself to the best resolution. I loved the back-slide panel that neatly hides the cables. If your display is important to you - purchase this monitor.
Dell Dimension 4100, 800MHz, purchased Sept 2000, PC133-SDRAM.Please note that amazon picture shows "PC100-133" card, the one i got was "PC-133 only"
This was recommended to me by a cousin and now I see why. Comfortable to wear and secure. Plenty of pockets and dividers for practically everything you would want to carry. I like it better then a previous sling bag I had.
This camera is great EXCEPT for the motor noise. The hum comes through load and clear when filming school concerts, people talking, or anything else where it is generally quite in the background. Do not buy this camera if this will bother you! I am now buying a $100 external microphone to counteract this problem.
The card was installed over two months ago on my PowerMac G4 MDD 1.67GHz (upgraded) machine. The installation was very simple, just pull out the old card and insert the new one. The only snag I ran into was that the system didn't reboot after I powered it up after installation. So I had to re-seat the RAM modules and it was all right. I had to remove the RAM module closest to the AGP slot to create more room to remove the old card. Just make sure to read the instruction provided by ATI, like installing any software first before installing the video card.
I have a dvd that I burned from my church service I can play it on any player any computer but it won't work on the toshiba 2109.
I used to sell a lot of cheap speakers - these are fine for the money, but the sound quality is pretty bad. You get what you pay for. It's all that I needed for the job.
The viewsonic was simple to set up, picture quality was good, and the price was reasonable. Doesn't have all the bell's and whistle's associated with higher end t.v.'s but who cares. Don't have H/D so I can't comment on that aspect of the picture quality, but for a spare bedroom, which is where this is placed, it rocks!
Nice quality colored printing, but the paper feeder is a JOKE. Continual problems. Wouldn't Purchase Again.
I've only had the battery a few days, so I can only give my first impressions (though if necessary I will update this review). The battery came in a plastic blister pack, heat-sealed all the way around. I cut it out and placed it in my Insignia flash HD (NS-DCC5HB09) camcorder (from Best Buy but now discontinued), and it fit perfectly. Next, I gave the battery a full charge (through the camcorder), and it seems to be working all right. The camcorder came with only one battery and replacement batteries from Best Buy in-store cost about three times the price on Amazon. The battery is rated at about 90 minutes for this camcorder, but with an 8GB SD card the camcorder is capable of storing more than 4 hours of HD video, so a second battery makes sense for extended video recording, or simply as a backup. The battery works, but I think a main consideration for anyone thinking about getting a second, proprietary battery for devices these days is how long you intend to use your device or whether the battery is compatible with any other device (lithium-ion batteries can last a long time).
Being a person who only has (what I would consider) basic to intermediate knowledge and no experience in the operation and set up of networking hardware, this Linksys Router worked wonderfully! It includes a CD-ROM start-up and configurer program, which helped me get up and running quick. I bought it to allow my compter and Xbox share my home's internet access, and it works flawlessly. I connected the appropriate cables, plugged it in, started my computer and ran the CD. Within 20 minutes (had I looked at the instructions sooner, it would have only taken about 10) I had my computer running the 'net and my Xbox live network settings configured. For Amazon.com's price, this is a great router for simple, easy-to-use home networking.
Ok, I bought this camera to watch my kid in a room while they were asleep. I'm telling you this camera barely shows anything in anything but full light conditions. Horrible. If there is light though, it does ok, hence the 2 star rating. But low light conditions, 0 star. This camera also has buggy software and will not accept your router configuration completely. You must not disable SSID transmission (like I had for security reasons)otherwise the camera doesn't transmit to your router either. Now this is a basic security issue with wireless routers, you should not have to transmit your SSID to everyone in the world, not good for security. So if you only need to have this operational in the day and don't care about details, then it will work. But I personally regret buying it, too expensive for its performance. Very weak in low light, almost ridiculous.
for the price yeh its good, handy, light fits in pocket, easy to use. its good for short burst but after long viewing eyes does get a bit tired and bit uncomfortable. not as sharp as the higher end models but again good for its price.
some reviews i read claimed cheaper LITEON products were noisy and failed to do the job. I installed a 19.99 version and it purred like a kitten on starting up. i can't even hear it running.my sony cd drive is a lot noisier and was more expensive. with my lite on drive i can use the dvd option as well as cd option.i've no complaints and would recommend LITEON products.
The MPD8505CP seemed to work OK when I tested it inside, albeit with a few skips here and there. Unfortunately, when I tried it in the car the skips grew much more frequent. Even during smooth highway driving I could expect a skip in almost every song. Inclines in the road seemed to cause the player even more problems. I might have kept it if I was planning to use it in the house instead of the car, but I returned it since car performance was my main concern. The MPD8505CP soured me on CD-based MP3 players, so I decided to go with the Nomad Jukebox instead. The Nomad Jukebox isn't that much more expensive than the better CD-based MP3 players anyway.
I ordered a pair of these back in early '08 during an overseas deployment. Since then they have endured three other deployments, countless other trips, and Lord-only-knows how many hours of use thanks to my laptop, iPod and PSP. The sound isolation is excellent (almost good enough to drown out the engine noise of a C-130 and easily able to block out the engine noise of a KC-135, which I always fly on). Even on these planes I only need my electronics turned up a couple notches from completely silent, as opposed to my old Bose QuietComfort headset, which I had to have everything nearly maxed out for volume when flying. Suffice it to say I fully believe that canal style headphones can very likely prevent or postpone tinnitus or hearing loss when used in environments like mine. I don't have to crank up the audio to drown out outside noise. Someone has to come up and physically get my attention or else I simply will not hear them; even when I have no audio playing through them. They are so comfortable I can easily fall asleep on a plane with them still in and not be bothered at all. Sound quality as well is phenomenal. High notes are pristine, mids are perfect and not distracting, and bass is much more firm and crisp than even the Sony Studio Monitor and the Bose QuietComfort headphones I used to own. I even compared them to a friend's full size Sennheiser headset, and the Shure phones won hands-down. Even he agreed that these sounded far better. On the downside to the audio quality though: they will show any and all flaws in the source audio because their reproduction is so accurate. It's just like how a CD will show the flaws of a poor analog recording, or a BluRay disc will show flaws in the video that weren't noticed on DVD or VHS.Now that I've covered the positives though, I should mention the one negative of the Shure brand of canal phones: no replaceable cord. After three years of intensive use (which, granted is a long time, and I have used them a LOT), the insulation on my cords where they pass over the ears has become brittle and finally broken, taking very fine wiring with it. Obviously they're way out of warranty by now and I'd have to pay to have them repaired, if they even can be. My next earphones will be a higher end set from Ultimate Ears, since they offer replacement cables. I can only hope they sound as good as my Shures have.If you're buying for light use, I wouldn't hesitate to get these. But if you're going to be putting your headphones through the life I've given mine, I'd strongly recommend finding a pair with a replaceable cord.
I bought these a couple years before I started wearing eyeglasses full time. They work great for hiking and hunting, as long the lighting isn't too dim. Being so small and lightweight made them perfect for carrying along "just in case" you needed them, versus carrying the 1.5 - 2 pound beasts.I primarily wear glasses now, full-time, for astigmatism. These binoculars do not have the appropriate eye relief for eye glasses wearers, but I have no problem using these without eye glasses, thanks to the ability to individually adjust the focal length on the right lens. This lets me focus the binoculars until things are crystal clear on the left side, and then tweak the right eye focus to match.
Soon as received, it was out of order. I tried to refund but no way to find the way due to disorganized web site design of Amazon.
It was so so so sensitive to line voltage that it would shutdown and alarm when it wasn't necessary... on a couple occassions waking me up in the middle of the night.Eventually it failed to the point where it just randomly shutdown my computer.
The wide angle to 10X zoom is the reason I bought this camera. Picture is good. Video is OK. Autofocus finds the subject remarkably well. Prefocus (halfway press the button) works better than any other camera I've ever used. The quick, successive pictures option is a must have. I love the viewfinder, a must for us older guys.Down sides: Autofocus doesn't always get it right on moving objects, such as a helicopter flying with mountains in the background. The focus jumps around, between the copter and the mountian. The zoom tends to jump to far one way, then too far back the other. Still some delay from button press, until the picture is actually taken (focus mostly).
I live on airplines. Platinum for life on American. Noise cancelling headphones are the best way for me to get deep sleep, besides the shades. Surest way to minimize the effect of jet-lag.Being the cheap guy that I am, I did not want to pay $300 for the Bose. I bought Jabras. 60 odd bucks. Loved 'em. Ofcourse you get what you pay for, cheap plastic and within a year the plastic started cracking.Needed a replacement and I bought these Philips. Complete and total waste of $70. I have done a side by side test of the Philips vs the Jabra. Philips barely cancels the noise.DO not waste your money with the Philips. I am now going to go buy another Jabra.
The quality of pictures are terrific. The entire printing process is easy. However, compared to newer products, it is awfully slow. If you will not use this product on a regular basis (monthly), don't buy it. The printhead will clog and you will waste most of the ink in the cartridge cleaning it. I have lots of great 4x6 print paper left with no ink to print. I am sure there are better products on the market at a lower cost.
It works for our Linear LDO50 garage door opener. Installation is easy. Small enough for a key-chain remote. Excellent choice for our 2-door garage.
works great, does the job. you don't need to over pay more for a piece of equipment that does a great job.
This stopped working 2 months after the purchase.Amazon does not accept returns after 30 days. Ill try to reach out to COBY
Good solid speakers with the quality you could expect from a low cost Yamaha product. The sound is even better if you plug them into the base of your external powered speakers or system. The microphone, on the other hand, is of a very bad quality. It's hard to install and has very limited mobility. I returned mine after a day because it was just too annoying.
Good solid PDA. Nothing fancy about it but it does the job for your day to day needs. Battery life is average.
I purchased the headphones after reading other reviews. I love the sound and the phones are lightweight. I think they would be an excellent choice to use with an ipod. I tried the ear plugs but they fall out to easily
Really nice looking case, but since all DVDs are not the same size, well, this didn't work for me and I had to return it.
I bought this camera to use with Skype and replaced a Microsoft LifeCam which didn't work well with Skype. This camera is very easy to install and use and provides awesome quality in even low light. I use it to show my parents their grandkids and they love it!
Isn't Valentine's Day tomorrow? I just bought this for my fiance who is actively engaged in CD4: Modern Warfare as I type this nod to Amazon & the purchase experience. The transaction took less than 2 minutes for me, and I received the code immediately when the confirmation screen rendered. I was also given the option to print it, email it to myself (which I did), and send it as a gift to my fiance (which I also did). Can't wait til he opens his email and sees this online code!
They seem to get better with time in comfort, sound and satisfaction. Buyers won't go wrong with the Sony MDR7506.
This DVD Player is THE ABSOLUTE BEST in the price range offering tons of special efffect features. Many reports of &quot;skipping&quot; on this DVD player are true, but they have to do with the disc, not the player. Some DVD discs are recorded in a &quot;duel-layer&quot; format, causing a slight skip, once, at the same place on the disc every time. If the disc is recorded in this format it will say so in the fine print on the back of the cover. This &quot;skipping&quot; should also be prominant on other DVD players as well.
I'm pulling out the inferior cables I bought from that "single" price company and replacing them with Monster Cable. While you "can" get a working signal paying less than $4 from that other company, in my case, the connectors were so loose, the slightest movement would cause those cheap cables to pull out enough to drop the signal. Not so with the Monster Cable. By all means, if you like doing things on the cheap, those "single" price cables may be for you. In my case, that other company's web page was hacked and my credit card information was stolen, resulting in a frozen account and bogus charges.
So far this unit works fairly well but I haven't been able to figure out all of the features yet. It came with a flyer of quick instructions but no real instruction book. I just returned from a short trip 3 hours from home and it tried to take me on a path 45 minutes out of my way. I am sure this is because the settings are for scenic route, back roads only or something else but since there are no real instructions I will have to stumble around with the program until I figure it out. It was advertised to include an interface cable to the computer and a suction mount neither of which was in the box. I have tried to purchase a cable but since I live in a rural community the resources are skimpy. It appears to me that this was a repackaged item that was not checked to verify that everything was in the package.
OK, in an attempt to find the "perfect" backpack, I ordered this one (LowePro Mini Trekker AW), the Tamrac Expedition 5 and the Kata R102. I ran them through their paces and guess what I found? None of them had everything I wanted. That being said, I settled on the Lowepro. Details below...BACKPACKS IN GENERALThe Bottom Line:Simply put, it seems that it's nearly impossible to find a backpack that combines comfort with capacity. The Kata R102 was, by far, the most comfortable, study backpack of the 3 but was hands-down the "smallest" pack space-wise. There was hardly any room for manuals (my D70 manual and SB600 flash manual bulged the one pocket) and very little storage for "trinkets" (it all fell loose). The Lowepro and Tamrac packs had ample room, but were only semi-comfortable on my back compared to the Kata. So I had to decide between capacity and comfort. Since I really want a "carry everything" pack, the LowePro won out (being cheaper when compared to Tamrac and having a better "fit" on my back (6'4")).THE LOWEPROThe Good:Of the three, only the LowePro was configured in a way that you could carry two "ready" cameras. Of course all 3 would carry a second body and lens, but not "assembled". The LowePro has room at the bottom for a second camera pointing toward the top of the pack.The LowePro has the best "non-camera" storage system, with a system of mini slots and pouches for things like PDAs, iPods, books, etc. The Tamrac had this, but it was one big compartment where they would all jostle around. The Kata's was non-existent (literally).The LowePro and Kata both have a true weather-proof cover but the LowePro stores it away in a built-in pouch in the bottom instead of taking up a "lens slot" (like the Kata, which is already space-limited).The LowePro is the cheapest of the three (always a plus)The Bad:Not much "bad" that I can see, aside from the fact that it's not THE most comfortable of the three, but it certainly beats out the Tamrac which was the least comfortable of the three (for me)The Ugly:Of the 3, the LowePro has, by far, the worst tripod carrying system. Sure, the "hideaway" tripod puch is nice, but the supplied system of *elastic rope* is flimsy and seems to have been included as an after-thought. The compression straps can be crossed and hooked to the "wrong" side as a fix, but one shouldn't need to "fix" anything at these prices...I decided on the Lowepro (as I said above) because I wanted a "carry everything" bag that would fit on my back. What I get is a nice "gadget bag" that fits comfortably on my back for a run through the airport. I do NOT have a backpack, however, that would work for a several-hour hike. I have a pack that's good for the State Fair so I have what I need and my wife can fit a few things she picks up as well. It will NOT be good for a day-trek through Paris. Then again, if I'm hiking in the woods or sight-seeing through Paris, do I really want EVERYTHING camera-related on my back? Probably not. I'm more likely to carry a small sling/fanny-pack for the camera, a zoom lens and maybe a flash.When all was said and done, the LowePro struck the best balance of comfort and space. Space management was best in the one and comfort was second only to the Kata (which I preferred most of the three but lost out because of severe space restrictions).Bottom line: You're not gonna be satisfied with what you get ;) At this price range, none of the backpacks serve up everything (my Dad and brother, who are also amateur photogs agree). The LowePro WILL, however, serve your immediate needs and save you a few bucks to investigate other options. It's sturdy and wears well for short periods of time (maybe an hour or two tops) and will DEFINTELY carry everything you might for a two-camera system (assuming you can share secondary lenses between the two).Hope this helps!PS I have no clue why this pack is showing up as "unavailable" on Amazon at the moment. Odd...
I PURCHASED THIS ITEM TO LISTEN TO MY XM RADIO WHILE I'M AT WORK.. I AM A PARK ATTENDANT SO I RIDE ALL DAY IN A GOLF CART. I LOVE MY XM RADIO SO I PURCHASED THIS ITEM SO I COULD LISTEN TO MY RADIO WHILE I RIDE AROUND. THIS ITEM WORKS EXCELLENT AND I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS WHAT SO EVER. IT ALSO HAS A SLIDE TYPE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE HEADPHONE WIRE WICH ALSO WORKS EXCELLENT. I RECOMMEND THIS ITEM 100%.
I purchased this item for Amazon's description included ""Audio CD-R/CD-RW playback compatibility". That is simply not true! I recorded CD-RW's using various techniques and this unit did not recognize any of them. This is clearly "misleading" advertising in my opinion.
About two months ago I purchased and installed this fan on one of my computers (with an ASUS A7V-133 motherboard) and it has worked great. Today I'll be ordering another cooler for a second PC that I have.The three things to be aware of are: (a) the motherboard must have 4 heatsink cooler holes for mounting the cooler, (b) this all copper cooler is heavy, and (c) you need adequate clearance. Checkout the Zalman website for additional details on these topics.
Last week when the Nikon D3 came out, I decided to buy a waterproof backpack to protect my new camera from the elements. Last year, I got caught in a fierce rainstorm while taking photos with my D2X and luckily I placed my camera inside an extra plastic bag that was in my Lowepro regular duty camera bag because it got soaked right through! To avoid an expensive disaster, I invested in this waterproof backpack. This bag is quite heavy when empty, but the real reason why I am only giving it 4 stars is that it is very difficult to open, and the tiny lubricant for the zipper that came with it is only good for one time use. Even after properly lubricating the zipper it is still difficult to unzip. I can place my D3, D300 bodies, along with the 17-35mm F2.8, TC17 teleconverter, 70-200mm F2.8 and the 80-400mm Nikkor lenses inside, however, that is about it for the Dryzone100's capacity. While the DryZone 200 has more room, it is also larger and doesn't qualify as a carry on, and for flying I want my cameras and lenses with me.
We were looking for an AM/FM radio for a bathroom that had digital presets. Reception was the main criteria and this radio delivers. It gives crystal clear reception where other name brand radios failed to. It's a great product. We're very pleased.
I have had this xm receiver for over six months now. It has worked very well. I am a truck driver so I use it a lot. I especially like the fact that I can record up to 5 hours of programming and listen to it later. I can even download it on to my pc with an Imic and some freeware so I can save it as mp3 files. It comes with a remote which is really handy. I like the fact that you can use it anywhere. The builtin antenna is not really sufficient unless you position it just right, but if I want to walk around with it I just listen to prerecorded programming. In the house I just plug in some extra pc speakers I have and they work great. It is so great to listen to a program from start to end without having it fade out and trying to find it on another station while I am traveling state to state.This receiver works great and I recommend it.
This is a high quality music player for the iPod touch. Lot's of features, as mentioned by other reviews, in a compact and portable package. Excellent in all respects!
It's a lovely gadget till the batteries run down. I can get superbly detailed photos with it. I have a 16-MB memory card in my camera. The camera will exhaust two sets of batteries filling the 16-MB card.
This is essentially a top of the line, active PFC, power supply from Fortron Source, that's been customized and given a Zalman "silent treatment". I've had one for about eight months now and it is rock stable and absolutely silent! It replaced the loud cheap piece of junk that came in a rather costly Sony Vaio RZ14G. Only adding an upgraded video card (Radeon 9600XT) and nothing else, burned Sony's cheap 289 Watt piece of crap right out. At first I was really pissed because Sony didn't provide for an upgrade, or even a way to replace the junk they used. While I was hoping they'd choke on the lousy 10 extra bucks they made, I found out that Sony also saw to it that their PSU size wasn't to the ATX form factor! But when I carefully measured the Vaio case's PSU cabinet, I discovered that with just a little good old fashion muscle juice, I could cram the Zalman ZM400A in without modifying anything! The only thing I had to do was replace the extra-deep (and very slow) stock DVD R/W unit with a much faster and better (and 3/4" shorter) Asus unit! So, SC#$W YOU Sony!
This stand really adapts to all different angles. Works great with my 2 different tablets and my Kindle. Folds up for easy storage too.
I could not get past step two in the installation manual, connecting to the website address that makes the extender work. My browser continually indicated that the address wasn't available! What a joke that it won't work right out of the box...
I have a pair of M-Audio Studiophile monitors, and they're really great, but they didn't come with any cables. (I got them used, maybe they came with it new? I don't know.) These work great going from my Macbook's audio out to each monitor.
If you haven't used Gafferss Tape you need to. Duct tape is nothing compared to this. Ridiculously strong yet leaves no residue when easily pealed off: Gaffers tape is designed to resist horizontal forces but yield to vertical forces. So it holds things together without holding itself down when you want to remove it. Especially useful for taping down cables on stage or at parties to keep tripping down to a minimum.
Ladies and Gentlemen.This my first review on Amazon. I am displeased with this product.The negatives:a. Extremely noisy playerb. Firmware issues: skipping, color problems when viewing through a projectorc. Very poor supportIt is has nice features but I would not recommend purchasing any Helios Neodigits products soon.They have a long way to go on Quality Assurance.
The good: once you enter a destination, you will not get lost. This GPS gets a satelite fix relatively quickly and rarely loses it (only when in tunnels). The voice directions are clear (though often very badly pronounced) and the visual cues are easy to follow. If you happen to miss a turn, the Navigon will recalculate the route very quickly without any annoying "Recalculating" message. You will not get lost with this GPS after entering a destination.The bad: it is difficult to enter a destination while driving. The user interface is really bad, and often requires use of the stylus. The interface is so bad that sometimes when you click a button, the screen will visually show that you clicked the button but still not register any change. When you're typing a street name, you may press all the letters and see the buttons being pressed, but letters will still be missing. My wife refuses to use this GPS because it is so annoying. I typically save many destinations at home before heading out.I have heard rumors of a firmware update that could fix this problem, but the 7100 is no longer supported on the manufactures website so no firmware updates can be found.The device is also quite slow to respond when entering text. It tries to guess what you're typing and spends far too much time doing so. This is very annoying.Still, it's great once you enter a destination.
Everyone's reviews said this was the bag for the Elura, and they were right. I like this case much more than I thought I would. It carries the remote, spare DV tapes, cords, labels, and oh yes, the camera. No regrets purchasing this one. I really thought it would be too small - but it's great.
I love this opener system. It was not hard to install it took meet the approx 8 hours to install and program. That includes installing a new wall outlet near the opener as my old opener outlet was on the ceiling in the middle of the garage. Programed the door opener built into my wifes car in just a few minutes. On top of all that this unit is the quietest unit I have ever heard.My recommendations to anyone considering this unit, go to the web site and download the install instructions and go over the requirements of your existing door and make sure it will work for your application.Fyi: I am a mechanic for a living and work with tools and power tools daily.
Got one for Christmas. One of the only downers is how easily the face gets scratched up. Other than that it's been serving me well. Get the extended warranty just in case.
The sound quality is phenomenal at somewhat loud volume, highs and cymbals are crisp, bass is tight, however listening to headphone at high volumes for a long period of time causes problems, but scientifically I don't know how loud is too loud. At lower volume, they sound like mySony MDR-Q22LP w.Ear Headphones with Interchangeable Headphone Caps, very bland and not much detail, but I don't what is possible at low volume given the lack of good tone controls on portable devices - the 'equalizer' on my iP0D leaves a lot to be desired. After a period of time they become somewhat uncomfortable, but that is subjective. Many reviews complained that they are not durable and I have had them for a month with no problem and don't expect problems with gentle handling (except for the foam collapsing with age.) They look cheap, especially the plastic headband which will eventually have a piece of foam cut to size attached to it for comfort. The cord splits and goes to each ear cup which spins continuously on its hinges and this causes each 'side' of the cord to twist independently.
First video camera I ever owned and I am really pleased. I am gradually learning what all it will do and with each discovery I am amazed. So far it has performed well and the movies are great. I recommend it highly.
Installed this in my attic AC unit going to the squirrel cage blower, installed and worked fine and when tested was getting a perfect 10 MFD reading off it. Its been running now for a couple months or so and no issues at all so good buy for me.
This is not for a 10" woofer. It is for a 12". They don't even make one for a 10" as of the date of this review. The problem with this being a 12" grill is that the center of the 10" subwoofer will hit the grill and damage the cone during high excursion points. I had to place bolts under the grill where it mounts to the box in order to get adequate distance for my woofer. It does not look very good on a 10" woofer, though I imagine it would be pretty slick on a 12.Also, the chrome plate is not even, the cast from which this is made has many unsmoothed areas and they look rough. I think this would look better in matte black, or even gloss black, but the chrome due to the rough spots looks cheap and unprofessional.All in all I wasn't unhappy enough to return it, I kept it and will probably attempt to remove the plating and paint it myself and fabricate some kind of cosmetic ring to cover the excess area left exposed from this grill being to large for my 10" woofer.It's better than a cheap ass waffle grill or similar style. With a little creativity I believe it will still meet my expectations.but if you aren't in the mood to get custom, and you want this for a 10" woofer, think again. This ain't what you're looking for.Fast shipping and no problems with the distributor whatsoever.
This company delivered. Great product HP 1200 all in one Laser Printer and shipped all extras they promised will order from them again..
value for the price was rated low because if you compare a pouch at $9.99 toa camera bag at $5 to $10 more, this product is expensive. however the materialsand craftmanship is worth the extra price. heavy enough to use as a standalonelens carrying pouch or pliable enough to store it inside your camera bag.i store my AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED with the oem lens hood.Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens
I am very satisfied with my purchase...this is awesome! I would recommend to anyone looking for one of these items!
I bought this for my son for his birthday and he is quite pleased with it.
This is a real piece of junk, so it holds a lot of music, its slow from start up to changing songs playing, installing additional music is a real pain, I have had to re-install all the music just to add a cd.I paid 90$ thinking It was a deal, but it was a waist of money, there are no accessories available for it either, Ive had it two months and am having all kinds of trouble with it now, this thing sucks!!!
Cables perform work very well between my new blue ray player (1080p)HDMI output and my Samsung DLP television's 1080i DVI input. The price is right - I have paid close to $100 for a (another high quality cable manufacturer) DVI-only cable from my DVR and my eyes can't see the difference in picture quality. My wallet appreciates the difference in cost though, very much.
This cable does what it says it does. I use it to plug my notebook into my Panasonic LCD TV and it works flawlesslly. I even used it with an IOGEAR USB to Video adapter and it worked perfectly there too.
I've had this Lexmark product for oh about 4 years now and other than running out of black ink alot since I print alot of things for work, it has run perfectly for me. I would re buy this in an instant if I needed to.
I did alot of research and comparison for a good quality stereo surround sound headphone that I want to use with a new home theatre 1080p system. Sennheiser provides great tone separation and realistic surround sound. The comfort is great; I'll wear them for up to 4 hours during the evening when the wife is trying to get to sleep. Other reviews have complained about the placement of the volume control when you're lying down and relaxig, and there is some merit to this complaint. I don't consider this, though, to be a significant issue...I recommend the Sennheiser RS 130 wireless headphones for quality, comfort, and cost.
The docking speaker system was deleted quickly and works as described. I am content with the quality of the sound and operation. The only letdown, the light is so bright. Even when dimmed to the lowest setting, before being completely off, it is still too bright. Other than that, highly recommended.
we bought this to replace the old one my wife used for work,(she works from home) same make and model. it is a really good printer and my wife uses it a lot and i mean a lot. being the same as the old the install was fast and easy. the packaging was perfect, fairly compact for a printer this size but really well cushioned and it arrived in pristine condition.
I've used this and its predecessor, the Vista Cx, for tracking hikes, canoe rides, bike rides, and even for navigating in an automobile very far from home. Failures of any kind are very rare, unlike some newer units. This unit is excellent at obtaining a signal, even in locations where GPS signals are difficult (but not impossible) to receive. Despite the high sensitivity, battery usage seems reasonable. I usually get about 20 hours, I guess, per two AA alkaline batteries. I believe you can get good results from rechargeable batteries, too, if the batteries themselves are good. Dealing with Garmin maps can be challenging, but due to the way I use this unit, I rarely have to deal with them, since I don't usually need up-to-the-minute maps. Even though this model has been around a while, I would recommend a &#34;subscription&#34; to the map updates. This greatly simplifies the process, and is cheaper if you want current maps all the time. One annoyance with the Vista HCx model is that, as far as I can tell, the altimeter always uses the built-in pressure sensor, and combines this with the GPS estimates. This works well in most situations, but becomes very annoying on pressurized aircraft. Still, overall, it is a very rugged, easy-to-use, reliable unit, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to know where they are (or were) in the back country. The n&uuml;vi series has better units for automotive use.
good and easy to use if you can get over the size it is great, 30gb you can load up all your pics and movies and music and you have a fm tuner that you can record from, i love it. the only thing i did not like is i owed this player for a year when they first come out and they did not offer movie's so i had to buy some software to convert to that format.
It's a relay socket, nothing complicated about that. It is well built, however agree with other reviewer, wire gauge should be heavier to accomidate the wide selection of relays on the market, which I have seen, up to 70 amp...Was suitable for my particular application, so satisfied with my purchase, but for those others considering this, do keep in mind that wire gauge and the limitations of this socket.
I have the version of this mount that originally came w/ my StreetPilot and unless this one is different- mine's always come off very easily. I leave it on pretty much all the time and actually have the opposite problem of the earlier posters- I find that it falls off every month or so and I have to clean it off and re-stick it. I live in Colorado though- so maybe it's just the extreme heat that cause the problems?
This is the first time I've ever written a review on anything. After listening to the Koss Porta Pro's for the first time, I felt compelled to write a review. For lack of a better word, I will just say what everyone else is saying, they are "amazing". I have been obsessed with music and sound quality my whole life. I am in my forties, so I've been doing this for awhile. I've been well known for returning things because there are very few things that really live up to my standards. Believe me, I drive my wife crazy in this area (among others). These headphones are probably the best "value" I have ever experienced in audio. I was thinking about buying the Sennheiser PX100's just to see how good they are, and to have a good pair of headphones at work as well as at home. However, I can't make myself do it. I ordered a second pair of the Porta Pro's for work. You simply can't go wrong buying these headphones. Especially if you like bass. They have very strong bass, but it isn't sloppy bass that steps all over the midranges and the highes. They are also the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. However, if you want isolation from the noise around you, these aren't for you. Take it from someone who's anal about sound: for the money, I can't imagine you doing any better.Final word: I'm using them with an iPod and I prefer the "Electronic" EQ setting.
I wish I could tell you how well the cable worked or did not work, but it has not arrived, yet. I ordered it on July 14 and it is now Aug 15 and no cable or notice from the shipper. If it had not been only a couple of dollars I would worry about it.
THIS WAS A GOOD VALUE FOR THE PRICE. $59.00 LIGHT PLASTIC, 12 ONCEVERY FAST SERVICE FROM 47th.STREET CAMERA. 5 DAYS FROM TIME OF ORDER.STANDARD U P S DELIVERY. P. G.
This review focuses on the SIR-PNP2 hardware. Search the Web for commentary on Sirius content.I've owned the Audiovix SIR-PNP2 for over a year now. I use it in my car and at home.Positives:*Excellent display (title, artist, channel, contrast, readability, night driving and day driving.)*Good user interface.Negatives: I've had multiple problems with the hardware and Audiovox service*Runs ridiculously hot.*Poorly designed dock connectors. They don't align very well during docking and eventually bend or crush themselves, even with careful use.*My first unit developed a high-pitched "whine" after about 4 months of use.*My second unit (warranty replacement) doesn't whine but has water stains on the *inside* of the display window, gets decidedly worse reception, doesn't sound as good, and has connectors that bent and crushed not too long after the warranty expired.Audiovix Service: If you send in a return, you get a letter touting world class support. But is really just self-congratulatory wishful thinking. The policy as I experienced is is more like "Deny Everything, Blame the Customer." If you persist and send in your radio twice, (at about a month per shot) they send you a replacement with similarly bad (but different) problems.
I've been thru the range of PDAs - back when they weren't PDAs, I had a Zoomer. Then moved on to Palm Pro, Palm IIIx, Cassiopeia, IPAQ 3650, Jornada 560, Sony Clie PEG-615T, Handspring Visor, Dell Axim X5, IPAQ 5550, IPAQ 4150, and now I am currently using the UX-50 as my full-time PDA.Some of those listed are PocketPC (WinCE) and the rest are PalmOS. I have no quarrel with either camp, because they both have their pros and cons. Let it suffice to say that I simply WON'T compare PalmOS to PocketPC, because that's the Mac-vs-PC arguement all over.The keyboard is most useful. As for other reviewers who've claimed that the keyboard must have been designed for babies, it seems that these people have not run into the world of thumb-keyboards yet. I do have a full-size foldout keyboard for my IPAQ 5550, and while nothing can beat that, it also means that I have yet another accessory to carry with. But with the UX-50, I don't need to worry about that.The screen size is debatable, as I doubt you'll see many applications utilize the full-sized screen.Being left-handed, stylus usage has always been an issue with me. The default configuration is for righties, with the soft-silk area on the right side. That was easily fixed, as you can move the soft-silk area to the left, and now it's even easier to use.This is probably the best PalmOS available on the market, if you can deal with a few short-comings.#1 - the memory stick slot is designed in such a way that the inserted stick juts out from the rest of the case. While the device is in my pocket, I've jostled it to the point of ejecting the stick.#2 - the stylus is a joke. It's extremely thin, and that makes it uncomfortable to hold for a period of time. It's collapsable, which means sometimes it folds back on itself. Originally, the stylus itself had some friction to keep it collapsed or extended, but after some wear, that friction is gone. Same for the insertion slot, after some wear, it's too easy to slip out.#3 - I love the screen orientation, but I do wish Sony had considered a way to turn it to portrait mode, like the NZ/NX series.#4 - if you have 802.11b wireless, use that over the USB cable. The USB sync cable is also a joke, and inserting it can be tedious. You need to flip open a little flap which will get in the way, and peer closely at the mini-USB connection to make sure it's oriented properly.#5 - the charging base is also fruitless. All the other PDA's combine their sync function with charging. You put the PDA in the cradle, and it'll charge, and you can also sync. Not so on the UX-50. All it does is serve to charge the battery. If they could have designed it with an additional USB port on the base, that would have been an improvement.#6 - the battery life with wireless is shabby, so I simply use wireless for sync'ing.#7 - the hard buttons on the bottom are awkwardly placed. It's easy to press them when you don't need to press them.#8 - bluetooth is a joke. Has been for years. Why do they persist on shoving this on us? If "they" ever develop a home-theater remote control which works on bluetooth, that would be the only realistic application I can ever concieve of.You might think that with all these negative points, I don't like the unit. However, that's not the case, as I've rated it four stars (nothing deserves five stars, as that would imply perfection with no improvement).
The radio works fine, and I haven't managed to break the crank. If I can find an LED upgrade for the bulb, the flashlight might be fine with the built in rechargeable, but as is you really need REAL batteries to use the flashlight.
This is the second Bluetooth USB Adaptor I've purchased and I wish I'd bought this one first! It works wonderfully well and seems to be pretty robust. I can connect my Palm Pilot Tungsten T5 to the laptop and hotsync through it. My other one wouldn't hold the hotsync configuration between boots. This one is a set and forget. I recommend it highly.
This product worked great for me. Very simple plug-and-play. Just had to go online for the driver. Instructions were in the package. Installation took roughly 5 minutes for both computers. I've been using it for about a month now with no problems.
Good product, but had issues. The first Ipod I received had issues with freezing up and not playing for hours. I had to send it back for a replacement. The return process was very easy and very quick, and so far the replacement has worked fabulously.
I purchased this because I read quite a few reviews and wanted something that was pretty sturdy within reason at an inexpensive price. All that I can really say is that I plugged it into the VGA port on my computer (My HDMI output is going to my main monitor, then connected a 17" and a 46" LCDs to the output ports. The 17" is used to help configure what is sent to a couple of MIDI controllers, and the 46" is a television. This allows me to span my primary screen across one or the other external screens depending on what I am using it for at the time. I just use the AB switches and the video spans back and forth with no other tweaking. Very nice. Not a problem so far.
These are well made and do the job. The major factor for me on these is the fact that they are pretty much immune to crimping. They keep their shape and do not snag.
I just needed to hook up my computer to my TV. It works. I'm not a technology guy so that's the best I can say, haha. Looks like nice quality, nice length, nice little port covers for when you're not using it.
Our conference room is approximately 12x12. When we got the base unit and tried it out, people on the other end of the line commented that they could not hear people 5 feet away from the base unit. Hence, we went ahead and bought the extensions to put at the ends of the table. No more comments.Recommendation is to use the guidelines but order it if after you determine you need it through actual use.
My camera is currently back at Nikon being &quot;fixed&quot; after 4 months of ownership. It would freeze up and stop working. I had to adjust the brightness evry time I took a picture. The quality of the pictures I had developed were bad-grainy and dark. I went to a great film processor, too. Don't buy this camera!
We've owned this camera for nine months and have been very satisfied. It takes great clear pictures both indoors and out. It's compact size makes it very portable. We've used it for family photos, school projects, web postings and even an occasional portrait.Other reviewers are right about the slow download times with the serial port. But the camera should not be faulted for that because it is true for all cameras with serial connections. We got a USB card reader as a rebate item with the purchase. It has made all the difference in the world. Since most cameras with similar features and resolution are selling for 350+ you are still better off buying this camera with a USB card reader.Wealso suggest you purchase a set of recargeable NiCa batteries--they keep their charge well and work great. Also don't buy a 16 or 32 Meg card, buy two or more 8 Meg. It's easier to keep your pictures straight and you can keep one by the computer while you are working and the other one with the camera.
this is my first family radio i've tried so i cannot compare it to other products PROS 1. i think it does what it should do 2. range between houses about 1/4 mile (free line of sight not tested yet)CONS 3. volume control cannot be adjusted to really low levels - even in the lowest setting it is very load and impossible to use in noise sensitive areas - looks like that spec was set by a person with hearing problems 4. you cannot hold it to your ear when listening because the audible click that occurs when switching from receive to talk kicks your eardrum out (really bad for kids) - that must be terrible with headset
I purchased this camera because I wanted a moderately priced, adequate camera to take photos from, especially on trips. I didn't want to shell out $500+ dollars for a camera with a significant optical zoom because I've lost some expensive cameras in the past. I ordered this one, and it is fantastic. I'm not a professional photographer, of course, but this camera does a great job and the zoom is fantastic! You can easily zoom in on someone's face from over 100 feet away. The large screen is also very good. I really like this camera.
I loved this Presto coffee percolator. For 5 months it has delivered delicious, hot coffee without the plastic taste of the affordable drip coffeemakers. But, it just stopped working one day. I plugged it in, it made unfamiliar noises, and then delivered hot water, no coffee. I am having a retirement party in 2 weeks so I am glad I was given fair warning in plenty of time to replace the Presto. But what with?
This camera is awesome!! I took it on vacation and the picture quality was great. I've also taken it to concerts and taken video and both the sound and video quality are excellent which you wouldnt normally expect from a digital camera (especially at a loud rock concert). Highly recommend this camera. I bought one and my dad liked it so much i just ordered him one!! Great Buy!
Griffin in their wisdom have discontinued this product but I can't for the life of me understand why. It's a niche product - I couldn't find anything else similar on the market - and it does exactly what it says it does. It works fine with Leopard, and has given new life to a pretty funky Dell 5.1 surround setup. I've had no problems either daisy-chaining it with a firewire 400/800 adaptor through an external hard drive into my server Mac Mini
Fast delivery. Product works just like it is suppose to. Good price. No problems. I would buy this product again.
It's a good cable made by Belkin. It is not booted as depicted in picture, so if that matters, this is not the cable you want.
This review is just a random unorganized tangent about this MP3 player, so don't look for a professionally organized review. I'm a busy man, here.I wasn't going to be buying into the Ipod craze but I wanted something cheap that held a fair amount of space being that I loves my music...$118 later along came this at my door step. If you're a bells and whistles whore and want an mp3 player that puts on a fireworks display while simultaneously making you a pie and performing liposuction, spend your money elsewhere or just carry around your hard drive and a pair of headphones with you. This does all the basic stuff with a few double functioned buttons with a purtty backlit screen. It's about the size of a standard Cell Phone, too. Just in case you were wondering.The joystick is somewhat annoying to use at times, such as when I'm upping the volume and end up skipping ahead a track by mistake. But that's only happened one or 2 times now, so it's not a dealbreaker.You can't see the entire songs or artists name as you're menu cruising? Oh no! If you need more than 12 characters to identify what band or song it is you put on your own appliance, seek help. 'Golly...who could this band called 'Stone Temple...' or 'Rage Against...' be? If only I had THE FULL NAME!' Granted, it's a nice thing to see the entire name while you're showing this off to friends, but come on people.Yes, the player does update the complete library when you're done uploading music and can take in excess of 30 or 45 seconds when it's packed , boo hoo. God forbid some people exhibit the lost art of patience.All in all, this is just peachy keen with what I use it for: A) Listening to music while galavanting around campus from class to class. B) Listening to music while I'm putting in late nights at the computer or math labs. Buy it immediately if this is all you require. The only true con that I can really think of is that while it's in my pocket, it detracts from my natural buldge.11 Thumbs up. Or by Amazon's system...5 stars.
I researched a bit before deciding on these. They have good sound but I couldn't get much bass after trying all the recommendations I read, and all of the many options of earpiece adapters they provided. Part of the fit and comfort problem was that the earpieces are heavy enough that they kept falling out. I'm not an audiophile, but I think I am pretty picky. I have a good stereo system with old Polk Audio Speakers, use full-sized studio headphones at home (Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones for what it's worth) and encode my audio usually in 256 bitrate. And I do listen to some bass heavy music but also country, folk, classical, and much more. And I did also use the EQ but to no avail. That's my two cents.
I originally bought this scope to give me something to watch the sky with while building my 14 inch scope hehe. I think it's a fantastic scope for the price if you know what your expectations are. It's a great scope for a beginner, because it's light , easy to transport and set-up which means that you'll use it often. What's the point of getting a monster scope if it'll end up sitting in the closet because it's just too painfull to have to lug it outside and set it up. With that scope you'll see all the planets and all the messier objects and it'll keep you busy for years. Don't expect to see Hubble type pictures though. All you 'll see is faint fuzzy glows. But that's the case with all small scopes.Optics: the optics are good. Star images are clean with no major defects. Collimation is easy and the primary stays well collimated through all the abuse you can think of. You'll have to adjust the secondary often though due to the single-stalk spider. The focuser is nice and stable and the knobs are big enough to give you good control. The supplied eyepieces are ok. Not spectacular. I recommend you get the accessory kit at the same time, becuase it's discounted when you get it with the scope. It contains 5 eyepieces plus a barlow and all the planetary filters, which is a real bargainMount: the mount is good and very stable. The fine controls barely induce any vibration even at high magnification. The mechanism for the declination control is a little flimsy, since it consist of a screw pushing against a metal block. The setting circles are useful to get the scope pointed approximatively in the right direction, but you still have to exactly align the scope by eye with your target. Don't expect to be able to dial in the coordinates of an object and voila. The only part where you get a lot of vibrations is if you touch the focuser. That can make focusing at high magnifications a little tricky, but even the worst vibrations die down after a few seconds. The only thing I have issue with is the azimuth adjustemnt of the polar axis. The lock screw will move the axis just slightly when you tighten it, so that to get good polar alignment you have to overshoot a little to compensate for the shift caused by tightening the lock screw. Let me point out that this is a minor annoyance only and that overall this is a great mount for that pricePerformance: So how good is this scope? I put it to the test in my back-yard in light polluted Los Angeles. Here's a sample: during this year's opposition (2003) I was able to easily make out the polar caps of mars and glimpse some surface feature (300x). I've split close double stars (2 arcseconds separation), and the ring nebula (M57) is definitively a ring. Stars have colors. Based on performance, this scope will keep you happy.who is this scope for?: this scope is ideal for a beginner who isn't sure about astronomy and wants to get a scope to check out whether or not he/she would like the hobby without breaking the bank. The main problem used to be that beginners would want to get cheap scopes so as to not have a very expensive coat rack but would end up getting such low quality that their dissapointing experiences would turn them away from the hobby. This scope is definitively an exception since it has superb quality for the price.
I've had the camera a bit over two months now. I have never been happy with the indoor lighting and never knew others felt the same way until I just read the other comments here. Last week I even wrote to JVC website support asking what setting I could change to fix it. Never heard back (ie: Poor customer service!).So anyway, just buy a new computer with Firewire ports, and a DVD burner so I can use this camera to its max. But guess what? The firewire port does work right! I was able to transfer one hour of video after fighting a good 2 hours trying to get the PC to recognize the camcorder (all you should have to do is plug it in and turn it on!). But then today I wanted to transfer more video...can't figure out how to get it to respond again. It won't hook up. I've tried everything. Don't know if I can return it this late for my money back, and now will have to try JVC support again for help, which sounds like I won't get any. Don't buy!
I hate the phone companies so much I puchased a Mylo in hopes to replace my cell phone. I guess WiFi is not as ubiquitous as I thought in LA. It works well once it's sync up with a WiFi connection but it takes effort to find a "hotspot", especially a free hotspot. Note that McDonalds and Starbucks charge an unreasonable fee to connect to the web and not worth the expense; borrowing signal from unsuspecting neighbors can be hit or miss, that is if they don't secure their WiFi modems. Some examples of free hotspots are Apple Stores, Whole Foods Grocery Markets and Panera Cafes. The phone comes with a hotspot data base which is easily updated with either a Mac or PC. When the USB is plugged in, it acts like a external drive and things are pretty straight foward. You just drag and drop files.The unit itself is surprisingly small and easily fits in the palm of you hand, it's slightly larger than a typical cell phone, however the screen is large and clear enough to see video and pictures but is a little cumbersome to navagate around a web page. Another thing about the screen, it's nice and bright when viewing indoors but very difficult to see when you're out in the sun light. It should be good enough for IM and Chat functions. The keyboard, at least for me I have to use my index finger nails, hunt and peck method. I've used it with Skype and it works fine. The audio is bright and clear when using it like a phone. The earbuds/mic oddly comes in two separate cords and the audio is very acceptable. The first cord has a special plug for the Mylo and the second cord plugs into the first cord and is a typical earbud set-up.Here are some suggestions for improvements. I know that size is personal matter but I think the optimal size would be the size and thinness of my HP Scientific Calculator. It think Sony gave up too much in screen size to navigate web pages easily. A larger unit means you can navigate the keyboard with you thumbs, like a Crackberry and you can use full sized USB plugs instead of expensive propritary equipment. Also, if they can make a unit with better WiFi reception, I noticed when I had a laptop, the reception was better.I gave Mylo 4 stars because Sony gave a good effort and was to first to come out with a Skype Phone. Belkin claims to be the first but as of this date Belkin still hasn't released their phone yet. Besides the early reviews claim the audio quality of the Mylo is superior to the Belkin and the Netgear WiFi phones.
This ordered one night at like 3 am and was on my doorstep 2 days later.I have this projecting at just over 100 inches and everything is amazing, XBOX games are phenomenal, DVD's and HD TV all awesome. Even hooked up the laptop and watched crap off the internet just for kicks.I would order one of these again in a heart beat. I mean, unless this thing blows up and kills everyone in the house, I don't see knocking any stars off. Unless it whacks my daughters dog, then I would add more stars. Does this thing go to 6?
This is my first DSLR and I love it! All the goodies that came with the camera were great. The spare battery that came with my camera is defective as it will not charge but when I contacted Ace regarding the issue they got right back to me saying a replacement was in the mail. I will definitely check out Ace again for my photo needs.I would say the only disappointing part of the purchase is the lens package or lack of one. I researched DSLR's for weeks before purchasing this one and most D80 packages came with 2 lenses instead of the one. Unfortunately, by the time I had made the decision to purchase the D80, the packages with 2 lenses were sold out.This is a great camera and very easy to use.
These headphones sound amazing but an iPhone 4s cannot adequately power them. I had the music turned up to full blast and it wasn't very loud. These headphones shine when you plug them into an amplified source, however.The cord is also really long, which is not great for mobile use.Still a great product.
Only weakness I see is the speaker. It's just too weak needing more volumne range. Other than that this is an awesome digital recorder, small, light weight great battery life, easy to down load files etc. I'd buy it again but to get a 5 star rating they need to upgrade the speaker.
I use this for my Xbox, Blue ray and media streaming player. Works fine, last's a long time. Don't pay 40 bucks in store, this works fine!!
I got the product as specified, and found no problems with it to date. Works fine, and I like that it came with the headphones, case, ect as it seems to make this player a better value for the money. I have hooked it up to a tv, and it works great for being a portable. I like that it is widescreen since it makes watching the widescreen dvd's easier on the eyes. As far as sound goes, the speakers are plenty loud enough for indoors or out - so long as there isn't a lot of heavy background noise. For this reason alone, I would recomend the headphones for car travel- which come with the player. The head phones are foldable, which is a nice feature, cause it cuts down on the space needed to store them, but they are also plasic, so probably a good idea to get a heavier duty set for young children so they don't break the headphones by mistake. Also, it does have 2 headphone jacks, (both of which function fine) and you can hook up a game system or camcorder to it if you so choose - although I haven't hooked one up as of yet to see how it works. I charged up the battery, and it gives me enough power to watch about 2.5 hours of movie - which since most movies are usually about 2 hours or so, this is plenty of time to watch one movie, and a few bonus features... without needing a recharge. All in all, I shopped around, and feel this was the best buy for the money.
This DVD burner is very convenient to istall: all a user has to do is load the software from a CD and plug the drive into the USB port. It does work reasonably well, although it won't meet it's advertised speed rating. I've tried it with several different kinds of 16X disks, and the best it can do is 8X.I tried to check the firmwere version, but there's no way to talk to the drive to read the version number, and the supplied Auto-Upgrade software doesn't work anyway. I bought the drive because of a very generous $50 reabate offer, but the old axiom is true: you get what you pay for.Next time, I'll buy a recognized name brand with good industry reviews and pay less attention to a cheap price.
Thinking I was buying a quality UV filter and lens protector I soon realized it was more of a removable protector than a quality filter. Time after time, whenever I was shooting pictures with angled lighting, ghosting and flaring occurred so I found myself removing the filter. Yes, there are high quality digital compatible filters at 3x's the cost but they are worth every dollar more.
Received the Linksys BEFW11S4 and set it up without much hassle. Hooked up 3 desktop PCs (2 wireless) to it and got them all up and running. Then after about 1 minute of surfing from one of the wireless boxes it just stopped working. Called technical support and they returned my call 2 days later. They wanted me to download new drivers to the wireless ethernet card (also Linksys), which I did. Again everything worked for awhile and then stopped. After several days of deinstalling and reinstalling on the PCs, I got everything working once again. Downloading to the hard-wired PC was quick, but downloading the same file to one of the wireless PCs had 1/10th the speed. At this speed I might as well go back to dial up access instead of DSL! To top it off, both wireless PCs again lost their internet connection and wouldn't connect again. I have now given up hope and am sending all the Linksys wireless stuff back. Who needs this kind of headache?
There were a few qualities that I looked for in an mp3 player, portability, ease of use, and price.Portability - it travels well and is surprisingly durable, a necessity for meEase of use - At first, I got confused by a couple of the menus but, after a couple of minutes, I was able to navigate through with no problems. I can port my files onto the player without having to use special software - another big point for me. My only gripe is with the ear buds as they never fit right in my ears, but that's hardly Sandisk's fault. I'll simply purchase something a little more flexible and smaller.Price - after doing a comparison, I found this to be the best value for my money.All in all, enjoyable so far.
I have long been a fan of Grundig/Eton radios, but had to carry a separate weather radio when traveling, and while I like shortwave, it's just not practical to string a longwire antenna from your tent to get a stronger signal while out camping with the FR-200 I already own. I find the AM/FM/TV/WB choices to be pretty much what I want in a travel radio when I am mainly seeking quick news and local weather, and I am once again impressed with the sound quality Eton puts in a non-audiophile radio. The generator works well, the battery can be replaced with a generic phone rechargeable when it dies (about 6 years in my FR-200), and the flashlight shines much brighter than in the older models while eating much less battery.Thanks to Consumers Energy, I have had several opportunities to use this radio during recent power outages, and it worked like a champ, with runtime depending largely on how loud it is played and how much you use the flashlight. The only reason I don't give it a fifth star is the requirement to use a hard-to-find very low-powered wall wart (standard ones can ruin the battery) to recharge the battery from the wall socket, and their steadfast refusal over the years to offer one with their radios, making the charger a rare special-order item.
I JUST set up my speakers and i am already in love with them. I got them to replace the round speakers I got with my G4 (i had knocked them around a bit and they didnt work too well). I didn't even know these speakers had blue lights underneath them but i like it. It just adds to their futuristic look. Plus they sound great! The bass is perfect and i love the easy-access controls on the speakers. Great system.
Fits the camera perfectly, has well-designed cutouts for everything, including the microphone and tripod mount. The LCD cover is a piece of hard plastic that slides into small grooves in the silicon so it doesn't slide around. This lets me carry my SD1000 in my pocket without increasing the size of the camera noticeably - much better than a largish case for it. Obviously this provides no protection if you drop your camera but it's great for pockets and purses.
I wanted this lens mainly for indoor sports (high school basketball to be specific) and hesitated based on some lukewarm reviews for that use case. Fortunately the reasonable price prompted me to take the chance. It may not be an ideal solution, but it is by far the best solution you are likely to find for around a 150 bucks. Shooting fast moving sports does make focus difficult and I missed a few shots I would have like to have gotten, but I got plenty of nice ones. Even better using the lens for purposes it was really designed for I have found it to be a wonderful portrait lens and very good for low light situations (shooting theater without a flash).
This is a pretty good CD player. It has been a very dependable player. In my three years of ownership the player has only skipped a few times and it was over some extremely bumpy terrain. Sound quality is great! There are a couple of things that are annoying about it though. For instance there is no play or stop button. If you hit the off button the only way to play the CD already inside is to eject it and reinsert it. There is also no pause button. Overall I would recommend this player to anyone who isn't looking to spend a lot of money, but want a reliable receiver.
I personally like this remote. The touch screen is a cool feature and it works well. The remote is not hard to program using the code sheet. The only thing difference than traditional remotes is that it is larger and heavy. But, it is made mostly out of metal! Imagine that! It's not some plastic pos. This thing really works and I recommend it.
This card is so easy to install and start running I thought I was dreaming. Compared to the ATI Rage Fury card I have recently purchased and had much trouble and reliability with, the Voodoo3 3000 is a godsent. For everyone who has an AMD cpu and Super7 motherboard, get the Voodoo card instead of the Rage Fury, you will save yourself alot of money and headache. Plus this card has the same latency and just as good graphics as the Rage Fury for less money.
Bought this for Canon A710 camera but it really is a bit tight. The camera doesn't fit all the way down inside - I suppose intended like this but the top just makes it over to velcro down. The 710 is a bit bigger than many of the other cameras recomended for this bag. I supose it covers it well enough, but leaves the shutter button uncovered. I do like that the camera strap goes thru the top to become the bag strap so don't have to worry about the camera slipping out. But - and to me a big one is the outside pocket does not close off. Put batteries in there and they are very likely to slip out - especially with the camera removed but even with it in place and top velcroed down. Inside is a tiny little pocket just big enough for 1 memory chip - provided it is not in a case - a memory chip case will not fit in it. The case does have a nice finish and feel - seems made well, but those pockets are a big negative to me. I'd have returned it but or the price it doesn't seem worth the trouble and shipping.
I 've used this with Mac OS 10.2.8 and WinXP Pro - No problems. Notas solid as it could be but no less so than others.
I have owned this unit for nearly three years, and have no complaints. The price is very low for such a well equipped player (you can even adjust brightness, contrast, etc, just as you would on your TV), the motor is fairly quiet, the zoom is INFINITELY adjustable (just select MANUAL zoom rather than automatic and you can move back and forth in tiny increments), setup is easy (once you become accustomed to the fact that the primary menu buttons are called DISPLAY and GROUP), DVD-Rs are supported, and all the outputs are in place for DVD-Audio discs and optional subwoofer. You can also enhance dialogue and the video signal on low quality recordings.I don't know what more one could expect at this price.
I want to praise not the product but Eforcity and Amazon for Excellent customer service. The order didn't arrive for more than a month. When I informed Amazon, it took immediate action and Eforcity sent me a new one right away. OK, it was an insignificant item but Eforcity's action was significant. I will certainly buy from them again.
Debated between this and the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx. Did I need the digital compass and altimeter of the Vista? No. The Legend is very sensitive and tracks my location via triangulation. So my direction of travel and elevation are always known. I just can't check direction while standing still, no big deal. Maybe those features are handy for mountaineering?What likely is a big deal though are the included BASEmaps. Let me emphasize the base part as they're basically useless. To make this device as useful as it can be you really need to add additional maps, and for me that took the form of the Garmin City Navigator 2010. Our primary use for this thing is for hiking and geocaching, and without detailed road and body of water data it was limited. Park boundary info is useful too.So moving up to the Legend with it's microSD slot is a must if you ask me. And upgraded maps too. If you're just going to be doing geocaching you could get by with the lower models, but I wouldn't recommend them. I knocked off a star because of the maps, and because Garmin's marketing photos show something essential you have to buy separately.
I am returning the ink, just don't print anything on my epson. I called and gave me an rma, and send it but still waiting they issue my refund.
I don't recall what my life was like before this device! It would last years and years, if not for my meddling cats!!!!!!! argh! ; )
great quality!and rather fast scanner for a very light and thin one...i like it very muchthough i excepted from the software to be more proffesional
The ipod shuffle is a terrific way to begin with an MP3. It's affordable, easy to use, and small enough to go anywhere.
This seemed like a great universal for a great price, but after trying all the listed codes for my TV and cable box, I had to go through the longer procedure to search for codes. Then, the TV/Video button still didn't operate my Hitachi TV. Sony tech support says that there is no way to make it work. If the preset codes don't work, then there are bound to be some of the buttons that aren't going to function.
Our house was prewired with CAT5 outlets throughout when we moved in. I had originally set up a wireless home network, but when transferring large files over wireless, I was not getting consistent speeds across the network. I decided that I wanted to set up a wired network (to a router so I still had wireless for mobile devices) for my desktop pc and my media hub in the family room. I needed something to terminate the CAT5 wires into outlets so that I could connect them to a router.I had never done any kind of networking setup before, and a friend directed me to this product. I used this to hook all of the outlets throughout the house to my router. Now I get consistent FAST speeds across my wired devices and am able to transfer large files with at least 5x or 6x the speed of my wireless setup (and more importantly consistent speeds). And for less than twenty bucks, this can not be beaten.I would definitely recommend this product.
Would have been 5 but the write included was very cheap when stripping the copper would break unless careful but very nice for the price.
After purchasing and receiving this item, I contacted DIRECTV for activation of the receiver by way of using the receiver identification number found on the back of the receiver box; however, the receiver identifcation number revealed that it was sold to me illegally since it is still under a lease agreement and owned by DIRECTV. This equipment should have been returned by it's original leasee to DIRECTV and/or reported lost or stolen whichever the case as stated in the terms of the agreement. The leasee will be held fully responsible for any use, misuse, damages, and/or account activities/services ordered to the equipment unless returned by the leasee to DIRECTV upon cancellation/disconnection of services and all lease terms of such request are met under the policies/procedures complying with the termination/closing of one's account per the leasee whom is assigned to this receiver, matching the reciever identification number listed on the agreement. When I contacted the seller via email directly of my findings, he very quickly replied reminding me of the details listed in the ad, stating "no returns/all sales final" and suggested that I go back and read them and informed me that this was the reason for the "low price" I was given. He also suggested that I be more persistent with the company as he was assured by the previous owner that it was no longer under a lease. I was finally was able to resolve the issue through Amazon.com by filing a claim and their A to Z guarnatee policy and I recieved a refund very quickly.
The old 27" Hitachi stated to fade. We purchased a Phillips first but took it back due to a wavy screen. The choice was the Panasonic or Sony, the Panasonic had PIP. Once you have the digital cable, with HD set-up, the picture is amazing! Movies from our Sony Multi Scan DVD player are top notch as well. Even regular TV does not look bad on this set. For the cost involved this set offers a lot of features and was easy to set-up with the on screen displays. Highly recommended.
My previous experience with a San Disk Reader was good. This one is not as good as expected and the software is not good. Had some difficulty in setting it up to run smoothly.J. Wesson
I work part-time for an outdoor retailer. I have many opportunities to compare several brands of binoculars from high end to low end. I bought these because of the clarity and the quality of Nikon optics. I could not see any difference between this Nikon and the $1,000+ models from other manufacturers. They may have better coatings, etc. but nothing that I could see when viewing side-by-side. One of the leads also did the same test and wants the Nikon too.It is a little heavy and you have to be very steady with the 10 power. (That is why I did not buy the 12 power.) I am very happy with my Nikon 10x50 binoculars. I am also impressed with the 25 year warranty. It is a great value especially compared to other manufacturers.(Yes, I did get a discount, but that is not the reason I am recommending these. I was going to buy them anyway.)
My stepdaughter is going to be a nanny overseas for a year and wanted a GPS with European maps. This fit the bill. She is still in the U.S. right now, but it is getting her everywhere she wants to go.
i love my Brother all in one printer is great .I'll tell every one by one is very good .
I bought this mp3 player last year and till now, I'm still satisfied with its function. It can play music, radio, and record. Most importantly, it's cheap!
You can't go wrong with this little system. We have two. Not all plastic like most of the other ones. Sound is great for its size. I've had it for about 5 months and no problems.JRC
This modem gave me nothing but frustration. It connects only for a couple minutes at a time, then it hangs up unexpectedly. I read that it can have some trouble because of magnetism in the computer. But I have tried everything- different usb ports, using a long usb extension cord, etc. Nothing helps.Another major annoyance for me: I keep the computer asleep whenever it's not in use. But picking up the phone (any phone in the house) wakes up the computer!I will be returning this to the store- worthless.I am using an iMac G5 w/built-in iSight.Edit (update): I returned this modem and bought the 56K V.92 Lite Extended USB Macintosh Hardware Base Modem. Amazon does not seem to carry this, but I got it onprovantage dot c o mfor $45 shipped. Works great- no disconnects and doesnt wake up the imac when I pick up the phone. Using it to type this review!
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THE MANUAL. IF YOU TAKE YOUR TIME AND READ THE MANUAL ALONG WITH OPERATING THE GPS, AND USING SOME COMMON SENSE, YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY TROUBLE USING THE UNIT. I WAS USING THE GPS WITNIN 1 HOUR OF OPENING IT. I TAUGHT MY WIFE HOW TO USE IT IN FIFTEEN MINUTES AND SHE NEVER EVER EVEN SAW A GPS BEFORE. THE ACCURACY COULD BE A LITTLE BETTER THOUGH. I EVEN RESET THE COMPASS FOR DEVIATION WITHOUY THE MANUAL IN A FEW MINUTES. PERHAPS, IF YOU CANNOT UNDERSTAND THE MANUAL, YOU SHOULD NOT BE IN THE FIELD RELYING ON THE GPS TO GET YOU HOME. ALL IN ALL, A GREAT BUY FOR THE MONEY.
The only drawback that I've found so far in my one week of use is that you cannot position whatever you are copying all the way to the upper right corner. You have to position whatever you are copying about 1/4 inch away from the right edge or that edge will be cropped off. However, the included owner's manual does state that so there were no surprises but it is annoying.Four 4x6 photos do fit will on the scanner.
Just got these speakers and found them to be excellent. I was a disc jockey for 10 years in california, and i've been looking for a pair of big speakers with a 15" woofer...you really have to get a 15" woofer if you want that bass thump...which i love....and these speakers didn't disappoint. I don't have that big a receiver to push them, but the volume level, tight bass thump, crystal clear mids and extra fine high end make this overall speaker one to be reckoned with. I can't believe they were only a bit over $100. Trust me. If you have the room for a big speaker, and want great sound and especially a big thump on the bottom end that's tight, not distorted and packs a real punch, check these out...you can't go wrong!
Since this product is an active converter, I assumed there would be a noticeable delay in the signal. There isn't; the audio output on my tv, through this product, and into my sound system perfectly syncs with the tv's video.
The red spiral auger broke almost immediately the first time I tried to use this product, despite being used with soft fruit and only gentle pressure. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I have owned this player for over a month now, and have had no problems with it. Battery life is ok too. We took it on a long drive, and my son was able to watch a full Harry Potter movie on a single battery charge. The brightness of the screen was sufficient for watching the movie in a bright van with full sunlight coming in. The audio output of the unit is also impressive for its size.
We had liked this clock for a variety of it's features, but can not recommend it because it died after 6 months. There is only a 3 month warranty-clue!
the best way to go. no reason to waste money on anything else.
i bought this product for my boyfriend and he enjoys them...they fit right in your ear and are comfy
These are your basic run of the mill couplers. They work great and you don't really loose any sound quality at all. I use it for both audio and video.
Installed on my 2003 G35, and it works just like it was supposed to! Just connected it to the harness that came with the aftermarket head unit and then simply plug it into the factory wiring.
I made the HUGE mistake of purchasing one of the units because I wanted a small, good looking home theater system for our bedroom. I can't say anything good about it, and the only neutral thing I can say about it is that it's design is "unconventional". Allow me to tell you why I am so utterly dissatisfied:I recieved the unit with 2 major malfunctions that made it essentially unusable- the DVD player skipped coninuously on even new CD's and scratched the surface of every DVD it played (!!!) and the video was severly distorted from the component outputs (the distortion looked like an MPEG conversion issue, but in any case it was unwatchable).I contacted Sony about the issues, and they said that my only recourse was to send it to Texas (and pay for the shipping there and back!!!) or take it in to a local repair center. The closest local repair center is 15 miles away from my home. I reluctantly agreed to take it in to the repair center.The local repair center kept it for 1.5 months, and I had to make many trips to bring them components. It was an enormous inconvenience for me.When I picked up the unit, the DVD player issue seemed to be fixed but the video distortion was as bad as ever. The repair shop said they didn't even look at that issue, even though it was written down on their work order and I had clearly documented it with Sony.I called Sony and politely suggested they give me a better option since I had been very patient with this $1300 headache so far. I recieved very rude and disrepectful treatment (the representative continually interrupted me even after I had asked him not to), and they eventually said at the top level of support that Sony's policy is to repair defective units, not replace them. They were not concerned that I had had a miserable experience up to this point, and they did not offer any new options beyond shipping it out for repair and taking it back to the same local shop.So here I am- 2 months since paying $1300 to get a home theater system that I expected to have working out of the box- with a defective unit dreading bringing it back to the local repair shop. In my opinion, Sony doesn't seem to care about the quality of their own products or the experiences of their customers.The product itself is VERY overpriced for its feature set. If you are expecting that this premium is going toward higher quality or a better customer experience, you will be dissappointed. It is going to a little brushed metal (most of the unit is plastic and particle board, actually) and a brand name that is looking its reputation for quality by the second (I know many would say its long gone by now).If you're still thinking about buying it, then a) you're crazy and b) you should definitely buy it from a local vendor, since the unit weighs about 100 pounds and shipping it back so they can give you a new one with the hassle of dealing with Sony will not be a good option.
I exchanged my 6 cup Presto for the 12 cup, the 6 cup brewed inconsistent batches, and weak coffee. so far with the 12 cup, I have made 3 consistent brews of rich coffee with low end pre ground (to avoid wasting expensive beans like I did using the 6 cup )So far so good....
Although I like the compact design of the keyboard, its touch, and grab of the mouse, there is noticeable delay when I type very fast. This applies to the mouse as well, as I notice jerky movements especially when initiating a mouse movement. I tried connecting this to three different PCs and all of them had the same problem. I also tried calling the logitech support but over 10 minutes of waiting knocked off my patience.I don't know if this kind of lag is inherent in all the cordless desktop system, but I am certainly returning this product.
This has been great. I got my laptop because of hip surgery. With this laptop desk, I can use my laptop anywhere, even in bed. There is room enough for a small mouse pad and USB optical mouse, too.
The purchase I made from Adorama thru Amazon was quick and the price was competitive. However, I will go directly to Adorama for my next purchase.
Upon ordering and receiving a modem that was advertised as new, we received a unit that was clearly used. Aside from the scratches and normal signs of wear, Amazon didn't even bother to coil the included cables with twist ties. People may not be happy with Amazon's packaging but, this is completely unacceptable.Save your time and order from a reputable source.
Let's start with the major negative. You already know it just by looking: No screen. You can't see the song you're listening to, you can't quickly find the song you want, you can't look at the clock. It was definitely a risky move by Apple. I'd like to say it doesn't bother me, but it does. I would like to have a screen.Let's move on for now; we'll get back to the negatives later.The first thing I thought when I saw the Shuffle was, "It's that small? I could keep that in my pocket all the time." It's truly shocking how small the thing is. I am in awe of the whole thing: An amazingly player with about 16 hours of battery life (my measurement), superb sound (at least as good as the other iPods), and a 512 MB memory that I can use to carry my work from computer to computer.Let's look at the Shuffle's benefits compared to other flash players: size and convenience. First the size. It's almost half the size and weight of the smallest other flash player. That means it can be a permanent part of your daily life. The second factor is convenience. With other flash players, you can expect to carry around a black usb cord to connect the player to the computer. Take it from me: It's annoying. Apple was able to include the usb attachment on the Shuffle because the Shuffle is so small. That means no cord. Just slip your little Shuffle into your pocket and go. With other players, you need to take a player at least twice as big PLUS a cord. Not so easy.Back to the negatives now. The Shuffle also lacks a voice recorder. Apparently, a great deal of people spend their time recording conversations. I never have recorded from my other MP3 player, but I should probably start being careful of what I say. This might be an important consideration for some people, particularly spies and the ilk, but I see no need for it.The other feature the Shuffle lacks is a radio. I wouldn't mind a radio on the Shuffle so I could listen to the TV programs at the gym (they broadcast the sound on unused FM spectrum). I don't understand why Apple doesn't include this with their other iPods, but obviously the Shuffle can't have a radio because it doesn't have a screen with which to see the station.The Shuffle is a clear winner if you want an attractive, go-anywhere, easy-to-use, inexpensive, great-sounding music player. If you want something more, such as a radio, a voice recorder (again, why?), or a way to manage the 120 to 240 songs on the player, then you have to buy something else.Personally, I bought the Shuffle because of the size and convenience. I already have a big 20 gig MP3 player, but I wanted something I could carry in my pocket and not have to worry about. I love reaching into my pocket and copying over a file from a friend's computer; when I drive home, I listen to tunes on the Shuffle (through the car radio), then I forget it's in my pocket until I need it again.I'd still like a screen, though.
I have liked the Tripp Lite UPS's that I've worked with before, but this is an exception, and I probably would not buy it again. I just set it up today, and already I have some concerns that make me not want to recommend it.It has a total of 8 outlets, 4 dedicated to battery and surge, 4 to surge only, which is about average for a UPS.The display is big, and while it can be dimmed, it likely draws a bit of power more than necessary. The display can be rotated 90 degrees to accomodate a vertical or horizontal setup of the UPS. I initially tried the vertical setup (perhaps easier to release trapped heat), but noticed it was too unsteady, and stuck to the horizontal.Its greatest flaw for me is that it does not easily accommodate electronic devices with "brick" style plugs, which many electronic devices have. The battery/surge protection side has a set of three plugs and one separate, this last one supposedly for a brick. Unfortunately, it cannot be used for a brick because the UPS's power cord exits right next to it. Thus, if you have a brick, you can't use all 4 battery ports, but only 3, with the brick in the middle. Your brick will also block the surge only side, leaving you with only 2 surge only ports.Furthermore, if your brick is polarized, you may have to setup the UPS vertically (unless you're ok with the device/display being upside down), which makes it a lot more wobbly.In addition to that, it does get very hot, as other reviewers have noted; this concerns me for long term use.
After reading consumer reports on the best signal booster that would work for my Cable Modem I was plesantly suprised at the ease of installation and the reception imporovement.Good product. Worth the money.
This is my favorite all around film. I've used it for nature and astrophotography. I still have a few rolls left. If they still made it, I would buy more. I like the colors and the definition. The 200 speed made it versatile.
Update - April 2008. I find that this strap tends to slip off the shoulded far to easily.Orig Review: Superior to the canon carry strap that is provided with the XTi. Softer on the neck and Lowepro quality. Recommended.1/2/2008: Just purchased a second strap to replace the not great canon strap that came with the new 40d.
I liked this unit a lot as it played LP's 45's CD's and Cassettes, However yesterday the turntable stopped and the power supply burned up and as Emerson does not support this unit with parts I am just plain outta luck PS the unit was less than 6 mos old.....
They look very nice and are compact. Took just a few minutes to figure out how install them.
These seem to be good cans (just got them, still burning them in). A little squeaky on the highs (which i HATE), but good base and clarity otherwise. Problem is they have a small opening on the back. This makes them bad headphones for use in the library (which happens to be the f%^$^$%^ thing i bought them for !!!). I will now be further subject to constant call to turn my music down, the one thing i bought these cans to avoid. THIS IS EXTREMELY ANNOYING!!!!!! I also can not block out annoying ambient sound well, but theses cans seem loud enough and closed enough to do that for me. I also bought them for the one sides, coiled cord design, which I believes gives the minimum risk of tangle and cord damage (which seems to be the be the NUMBER ONE killer of cans). All and all decent cans (especially for the price), but GOD I wish they were fully closed.
As a personal trainer I use my ipod daily, 3-4 x traveling from class to class. I love these inexpensive socks for giving my ipod some extra protection along with the plastic hard case I use. I'm hard on my equipment.
...which is what I had on the lens when I bought the camera used. The previous owner had lost one of the lens-caps, so I needed a replacement. The local Ritz was charging twice as much for a lens-cap than Amazon, and it came in only a few days.The lens-cap says Nikon on it, and so does the lens, so they were clearly meant for each other. It snaps on tightly, and can be removed by a little pinch. It's a lens-cap, what more do you want from it?
I tested this product quite a bit when I was looking for a home stereo system for my iPod. The sound is okay at a low level--it's actually better than I'd have thought considering the size--but distorts quite a bit when you turn it up much. You also have to adjust the settings on your iPod to get it to play well--there's a small speaker option on most of them. The upside of course is that it's portable, so you can take it with you on a trip or wherever, and it's cheap. For me, however, it comes to this: when I pay as much as I did for 'the next generation' of music (the iPod) I want it to sound like the next generation of music. With that in mind, I prefer a higher end, better sounding stereo system.
First off I have owned these headphones for over a year now. I go through headphones really quickly because the wire within the side always break. This pair of headphones was no different. HOWEVER, I did not send my headphones in for warranty until a week ago (they broke about 6 months ago). I was past the 1 year warranty but V-Moda was so awesome they sent me a new pair no questions asked! I sent it in a week ago and I just them today in the mail. I am extremely pleased with the service they provide.Sound quality is great for its price. I prefer over the ear headphones but I would have to say I love these buds. These buds are the second best sound quality buds I've listened with so. I consider them much better than apple headphones, much more comfortable, and better bass. Great noise isolation, I never go past 50% on my ipod touch. The only other pair that I thought was better was a pair of sennheiser buds but those cost ALOT more.Overall if you're looking for good ear buds at a relatively cheap price that has good sound quality and great service, get these.
I use with high end car Stereo, comes out crystal clear, extremely large capacity space for music. No Problems!! I highly recommend this ipod!!!
The c340 gives good directions in an easily understood voice- fortunately it has a good volume control. I use the device mainly as a safety tool allowing me to concentrate on the road, not on the street signs.
I now own two different Garmin GPS and a car with a built in system... what I like about the C340 is the way it directs you with street names (audio and visual cues) and its ease of use. The display is easy to read and input of destination is very easy to navigate your way through on the menus. The newer Garmin systems have a few more features that the C340 doesn't, shop around and decide how important these are to you.If you want a reliable, easy to use GPS this is one of the better systems out there. Garmin exceeds other portable GPS manufactures in quality and customer feedback, plus the on-line support is great and I down-loaded the 2011 maps for free, which included new streets names in our city the original maps didn't have since the c340 was manufactured in 2007. Both Garmin GPS I own have been spot-on in the route directions, which can be tricky when you turn off one street and have to make another immediate turn -- the Garmin hasn't missed a single turn and provides ample warning unlike other systems on the market. The windshield suction cup mouting bracket works very well, in fact it sticks so well you'll have to be careful in how you apply force to take it off.
I have had two SanDisk Sansa C250s that have both suffered premature deaths.The first unit lost one of the channels and became a mono channel player.The second unit saw the digital display fail, rendering it useless.Both units died shortly after the expiration of the warranty period.I hope my poor experiences with the c250 were unique.
Our library purchased the hp Scanjet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner a little over a year ago and it worked fine up until a day or two after the one-year warranty expired. It started making a whirring noise and produced an illegible image. We have been advised by HP that they do not sell parts or repair scanners because they are manufactured in a dust-free environment. We paid about $900 for the scanner. We've been unable to locate an independent company that would repair the HP scanner and so the cost expended for this scanner has proved to be cost-ineffective. Because of the no-repair feature, I do not recommend its purchase for libraries.
I am a radio nut. I even have one in the shower. I needed a radio to replace my Sony SW-1. I live in the California central valley between Fresno and Bakersfield, the radio reception here is horrible and I like to go to sleep with the radio on and ear plugs in. With my Sony I could get fair Am/Fm and SW. With the Sangean I get great Am/Fm and SW. I get stations on the Sangean that were nothing but static on the Sony. It's a little bigger than my Sony but has some great features the sony didn't. Like setting the length of time before it turns off and the auto station select (I used it for FM, I like all kinds of music).The handy display light that turns off after 30 seconds. And to pull in those weak stations, a simple button to change to the fine tune mode. Also handy is the lock button that locks the front pannel (It keeps me from changing the station by bumping the buttons while falling asleep) If you don't mind a big radio and want one for AM get a CC radio. If you want a small radio to travel with or a small radio for your night stand, this is the best for the price.Pros: Great reception, easy to use, small, comes with a nice leather case, ear plugs, external antenna and ac adapter.Cons: No wrist strap.
i just ordered this from amazon on april 5th with free shipping and it arrived april 6th. i had recently split my cable a couple times and got some pretty bad snow in my pictures. i plugged the booster in and set it up and it worked great.
then I would at least have something to say... unfortunately, they cancelled the order because they were backordered. So I received a broken frame and now can't get another one.
The Lexar card works great in Fuji S2 Pro camera just what I needed.Shipping was very fast. The card fits in my casd reader, also works fine with my laptop.
I bought this camera after seriously considering the Nikon N80 and the similiar Minolta XTsi. I bought a Sigma 28-200 zoom lense and still use the cheap Minolta flash attached to this body but the flash does not work all the time anymore after 4 years of moderate use. Sigma lenses with that much zoom are not worth the money. I used my less expensive Sigma 28-80mm with macro capabilities and low aperature.Although I regret not saving up $100 more for the N80 when I was only sixteen, I did get a good value on my STsi. I have taken several pictures, some of which have received small local awards for. Visit art.com, original artists, R, Christy Reno to see my portfolio I have done (mostly) with this camera.Critical review: the honeycomb matrix system is not all it's cracked up to be. Black and white color images are not accurately automatically metered. The features are nice. I thought panorama would be fun for landscapes and slim people, but my local photo processor always made the colors too dark. It has nice automatic buttons you can use to grow with. The internal LCD panel gives you the aperature and shutter speed of the exposure. Overall, this camera is easy to use if you're willing to be patient with it. The autofocus is slow though.
edit from old review: This stopped working after a few months and would not reconnect at all, even after installing and reinstalling the software. it's junk.This was shockingly easy to open and setup. It is easy to use and sounds great. You can add extra receivers to make this a multiple room setup. It is also very easy to move from computer to computer. I did not install the software and it still worked perfectly. I hate taking my time to write online reviews but I felt obligated to recommend this fantastic product.
I got this on sale at Office Max in January and with rebates it was $29.99 + tax. If I had paid more I might be angry with it but at that price it's OK! Got it to use as a backup/portable storage unit to work between two computers. For that it's completely adequate. However there are some deficiencies such as being 493 MB instead of the full 512 as advertised and being FAT which loses you even more space. And speaking of space it's physically too fat to plug into some USB ports on some computers. Saving grace for me was having two Dell's each with a front port.More serious is it's, at least on my machine, being unstable when you reformat it to NTFS or run Checkdisc for errors. In both cases I got the dreaded "Blue Screen" and was forced to shut down and restart. It reformatted to NTFS but I didn't need the drama.My advice also is to forget the security software. It has maddening limitations not least of which is one more step to get into the drive.With this drive the KISS method is the best. Plug it in and transfer your data to and from it and it won't make trouble for you. Get fancy and you can lose all your data as happened to me.
I recently bought these headphones and made a round trip between Atlanta and Las Vegas on a noisy aircraft. As other reviewers have said, the noise cancellation is not perfect. It made a big difference on bass frequencies in the music, which is good because I was listening to new recordings of a jazz trio where I play the string bass. Without the noise cancellation, the bass was hard to pick out. With noise cancellation on, the bass was clear. But, I could still hear some airplane hum and it had little or no effect on the guy snoring behind me. I also didn't need to push the "mute" button to hear conversation.The life from the battery that came with the headphones was poor. I used the headphones for about seven hours before the battery began to fade. The headphones begin to sound scratchy when the battery goes, and the scratchiness was distracting for the music I was listening to.When I got home I measured the amount of current the headphones draw from the battery. They draw about 45mA on average. That means that a standard AAA alkaline battery, which is 1000mAh, should last 22 hours. So I am guessing that the battery they included was either old or had a smaller capacity. Alternatively, in loud environments the headphones might draw more current. I am flying to Japan tomorrow and will see if a Duracell 1175mAh battery lasts significantly longer.Otherwise, they are very comfortable and nicely designed. The round carrying case is small enough to slip into my briefcase next to my computer.UPDATE: I just returned from Japan, and the Duracell AAA has far outlasted the one that came with the headphones. I used the headphones for 12 hours outbound and 10 hours inbound (for a total of 22 hours, coincidentally) and the Duracell battery is still doing fine.
I bought it for my office at work and it is a prefect little radio great reception, great sound, dual power sources and a headphone jack make this radio a steal for the price.
I just got mine, i had it shipped from the US to PH.... very nice, durable and you can organize a lot of stuffs in it. very happy with the product.
I've had USB card readers and 3.5&quot; floppy readers (these are basically card caddies for the fast-disappearing A: drive), and have found that both types can be finicky. The former require a software installation &amp; reboot, and the latter require an A: drive and fresh, watch-type batteries to function. The PCMCIA card however is truly a no-brainer. It requires no software and no batteries. Just slide your camera's memory card into the slot on the edge of the PCMCIA card, then insert the whole thing into your laptop. It is automatically recognized as a new drive and copying from there to your C: drive or to a data CD in your D: drive (to make a permanent photo album) is just a few mouse clicks away.
I have an old PC in the basement that runs as a file server; instead of buying a wireless card, I picked up this cable and ran it from my router up into the rafters and down into the front half of the basement - with cable to spare. It does just what it claims to do - gives you 50 feet of CAT 5e cabling glory. :)
These earphones are the best. The sound quality is great and the best thing is that they stay in place, even while jogging!
The Binocular was a great choise, I could not believe a clear and crisp I was seen the scenery thru those binoculars. I can not compare it to my binoculars I owned before, also I would notchange the Nikon binocular. I just love them.
I bought this unit for my parents,I like the fact that RCA sticked with a regular round volume control instead of a up/down buttons.mp3 feature works great.And all in all i think its a great value.
I feel this is a must to protect your LCD screen from scratches and nose oil yet at the same time be able to have a crystal clear view of your images. Well worth the money!
The Yamaha NS-555 speakers are a very good buy for anybody wanting to setup a good sound system without entering into the rarified realms of audiophilia. My experience with them has been with classical (mainly piano) works and jazz. For these genres, the Yamahas have been entirely satisfactory. I have seen reviews elsewhere which complain of a lack of bass. Maybe this is an issue for heavy metal fans where bass is very much part of the soundscape but for the music I listen to, these speakers provide a satisfying experience. I suppose the best thing that can be said about them is that they are simply unobtrusive. I never notice them sonically (I suppose my ears have adjusted to them). I'm playing Sviatoslav Richter's offering of The Well Tempered Clavier on them at the moment. The clarity and timbre of the piano are superb. There are, I suppose, better speakers out there but at this price, I would be surprised. Also, they look elegant, tall with a black piano finish and brushed silver feet.Highly recommended!Update 1 February 2010. I've been using these speakers for over 3 years now and given my listening pattern, they must have at least 6000 hours on them. There has been no change in my opinion about them. They are excellent speakers both in appearance and performance. I have no reservations or quibbles about them. They provide a very satisfying musical experience. Depth, detail and balance are all there. 'Natural Sound' describes them well. For the music lover, these Yamahas are unbeatable value.jUpdate 3 September 2011. I've been running these speakers biwired to the amplifier for about a year or so, as per the recommendations of the Yamaha handbook. I can't honestly say that there has an improvement in their performance due to this setup. I would like to hear other users' opinions on this.
I debated long and hard about buying a PDA with integrated WiFi and this SD card was my compromise. It's definitely nicer on the budget than splurging for integration. And it's alot less inconvenient then I thought it would be. I've found the card easy to install and it never drops my connection. You just pop it in the memory slot and it does its thing. Even when I'm walking from hotspot to hotspot, I don't have to pay attention to it at all.Ok here are the caveats. 1) It's a little slow loading webpages, but that could be due to my pda hardware or the network at my school which I found to be slow using the wifi on my laptop. 2) I once had a problem that it suddenly wasn't recognizing the networks. However I reinstalled the driver and it worked perfectly. 3) Sandisk doesn't yet have a driver for Palm OS, a problem that my Palm friends complain about relentlessly. But it serves them right for choosing Palm, right?Nevertheless, I give this card a 5 star rating because the flaws are rather minor and in the ever-important areas of cost and convenience, it surpassed all my expectations.
It's a great product! I like it more then the passport radar dectector I purchase a few years back!
These foam pieces are the same as the ones that come in the original headphone package...just more of them in the size that fits you. Not exactly cheap considering what they're made of, but I guess the headphones weren't exactly cheap either. Foam offers much better sound isolation than the rubber pieces.
My photos through the filter are clean and sharp. I hate that their slim mount means no front threads to attach my Canon lens cap. They included a cheap plastic cap, but that always falls off so I don't trust it.By comparison, the slim mount Nikon circular polarizing filter I got does include front threads.I have these filters on a 17-40mm lens so I thought I needed the slim mount. But next time I wouldn't bother with that, or would check that it includes a front thread.
This product was shipped very quickly and received in excellent condition. It was perfect for my purpose of connecting my PC to my TV. I highly recommend this product.
I bought the dual arms. They connected easily to my two Apple 23" monitors using the Apple plate (bought seperately) in the back. Now the monitors can be moved down all the way to the desktop, as needed.
Works fine for now. I had the exact model before, but one of the fans died, than another. I've had several of these kinds of cool pads. For under $20.00 you extend the performance and the life of a notebook computer by years. Using temp monitors you can see big differences when it is used. Add manual control to the internal fans and you keep clock performance up with temps in a much lower range. This is a must have for anyone with a notebook computer.Get a cookie sheet to put under it unless you like shredded lap, or enjoy that sort of thing. The bottom is not comfortable to place on your lap. On a table it will suck up paper into the fans or anything light.
I've owned and used this router for over 5 months now and not once have I needed to reset it or been struggling for signal within or around my home. It's neat, compact and looks good, although I have hidden it from view recently as the LED lighting is unnecessarily bright. Very happy with the purchase.
Works great with my iphone 3g after I got the Belkin adapter to make a more secure connection. Can't beat the price.
If you are looking for a stand for a xoom, and don't want to pay for a stand case, buy this product. Its really portable, extremely adjustable, and has these foam pads on the bottom and on the rest part that hold everything in place. My only gripe is that there was not enough room on the bottom for me to use my HDMI and microUSB ports, although this is a small issue for a product of this price.Xoom Owners: On a side note, I assumed that I could just place my xoom in it upside down and still use the ports. While this works for the microUSB, it does not work for the HDMI port, as the xoom will default to the standard orientation when you plug it in.
I was looking at this on Amazon because I just upgraded my processor and board on my computer. I thought it might be nice to bump up the tranfer speed to/from the hard drive by moving up to SATA on my old IDE connecting HD with a converter (not sure if this thing even does that anyway). I was looking at this product and was wondering if it would be useful. I wanted to check to see how much shipping was so I went through the ordering process up to the shipping page. After learning that cost I closed the page. About 8 days later I learned what the shipping time was.This was all my fault. So you kids be careful out there to delete your purchases before closing the pages here. Good thing I wasn't looking at cars, huh?
There isn't much to hope for this products. If they work, they are great... and that is it.So, I give this one 5 stars. It just does its job!
Be careful...I thought is was a color cartridge but it is not.This cartridge gets installed in the Black cartridge slot.You use it WITH the color cartridge to get six colors instead of three.
I'm very glad I purchased this, but there are still some snags or I'm just unable to figure them out (usability issues?). I feel Logitech has thought this product through so well (good job PM team) that any issues I have now will likely be worked out.Pros:* Lights up automatically when touched* Supported all of the products I own* Initial setup was completely painless* Light switch is easy to find* Well balanced and fits in the hand comfortably* Long battery life (so far)* Help feature often helps to resolve sync issues* Activities feature turns on several devices in order (watch a movie turns on tv, DVD player, changes the input to dvd, etc.)Cons:* Devices become unsychronized easily* Mixing controls between devices (such as using TV volume when in xbox mode) doesn't always work despite what the config app says, and is seemingly impossible to configure* PC application is somewhat confusing when configuring more advanced features* Some features where a key press is required more than once fail to work due to timing.Would be even better if:* The device connected to the PC using BlueTooth rather than a USB cord* Pre-configured device profiles had function layouts that were more logical (e.g. power on the 1st softkey page rather than the 2nd or 3rd) and were more ubiquitous across devices (e.g. power was always in the same softkey spot)
Ok, so I purchased this keyboard because I can't stand the new Apple keyboards and was looking for an alternative that didn't have all the extra junk that most aftermarket keyboards have. First off, let me say this is still not as good as the older Apple wireless keyboards with the number pad on the side. However, the key feel is pretty good, and a vast improvement over the current crop of Apple keyboards. If you like the feel of a traditional full sized keyboard with old-fashioned chunky keys, this one is pretty daarned close. If you're prone to fat-fingering keys on the new Apple keyboards, this one will help. All in all, a good alternative to the Apple products.
I just purchased this wireless USB adapter (WUSB11 - ver 2.6) today - to go along with my Linksys WAP router. It was truly Plug-n-Play - I followed the (easy) instructions (for Win 2k - on a Dell Latitude) and it came up and connected as soon as I plugged it into the USB port. I'm in Heidelberg, Germany and live in a concrete 4-level house - and my router is located two floors below the laptop location. I have a consistent 97-100% signal strength at 11 Mbps - which is much faster than my DSL connection. I saw some reviews here on Amazon which suggested that you be sure to get ver 2.6 if you're using Win XP. This is a fantastic device - I can't believe I waited so long to get one.
I bought this remote about a year ago when I first got my mini. I primarily use my iPod when I am riding my motorcycle. I use the remote during the cooler months of riding when I am wearing a leather jacket.The mini sits in a pocket or strapped to my arm, inside the jacket. I run the cord down my arm and clip it to the cuff of my jacket where I can control it with my hand. Although some have complained about the length of the cord, I think it is the perfect length if you want something to actually be remote - as in distant. The earphones plug into the end of the remote - I end up running the earphone cord back up my sleeve and out the neck of my jacket - it might not be a bad idea if there was also a piggyback connection where it plugs into the iPod so that you could run the earphones from either place.There are four buttons on the remote: play/pause; skip fwd; skip rev; and, volume. The simplicity of the remote and the recognizable shapes and layout of the buttons lend it to easy, tactile operation - which is perfect when you are in a situation (like on a bike) where you can't give a lot of attention to fiddling with something. I do wish that it had some navigation capabilities from the remote, but that's a minor quibble. I have had no problems with the remote failing or having any other problems.One reviewer wished that the remote was lit. If you have an iPod, you know that power is precious. I don't think it would be worth it to spend pod power on lighting the remote - not even a little bit - besides the buttons are sufficiently tactile that I don't think you really need to see the remote.As for the headphones - forget them and go get something else. They don't sit on the ear very well and the sound is fair but not great. I did go through a few pairs of in-ear phones from Apple and Sony - but now have a set of Shure E2C's - which are an enormous improvement and more durable than either of the others.
I have not taken many pictures with this filter yet but so far the ones I have taken have been greater than if I had not had the filter. Hoya is a good brand so I am comfortable knowing it's been around for awhile.
The Logitech Z623 are much cheaper yes.I researched the hell out of both systems.Main advantage of these over the Z623 is that the ProMedia have a Tweeter/Horn for crisper highs and mids.Where as the Z623 as one review said were more flat-sounding.I got the Klipsch and love it. The bass is just amazing when adjusted to about less than half way.Also note, the picture looks like the speakers are standing really high on their "legs" but really it's a little lower.They look great.
This item came ontime and worked prefectly. Much cheaper than the other source where we purchased the other one.
I finally got my hands on an iTrip (mine is for the new iPod). I was using a Belkin FM transmitter, but didn't like it much because it eats batterys and only supported 4 frequencies.The iTrip will transmit on all FM frequencies and will remember the last frequency selected when it's powered off. It gets its power from the iPod itself (which is usually plugged into a Belkin auto adapter so I don't worry about using up the internal battery).I'm very happy with it.
WOW!!That's the reaction you will get with this sleek designed and ridiculously easy to use scanner. After all connected up, you might even ponder &quot;that's it?&quot;Yep! A single USB cable carries both power and data to your computer. But wait, good news doesn't just end here. This scanner delivers 1200x2400 scanning resolution, which guarantees your scanned digital image will look as well as, or even better than the real picture! This specification alone will cost you arms and legs with other scanner. Software bundle? Even more good news to follow. ArcSoft's Photostudio2000 has the look, feel and power of professional image editor, like THE Adobe Photoshop. Yet, it is FREE to you. The Omni Page, the authority figure in OCR business (converting your paper documents to digital edible documents) is included as well.Moreover, this scanner supports both Mac and PC with various versions of Windows, even Windows 2000!If you want to scan more than just picture, like an object up to 1 inch tall. This scanner has a unique feature to nicely accommodate that! Since I am not going to spill the beans, you will just have to find it out yourself...
Really does work as advertised. Nice to have the MSN feature. However, we were on the road when we set it up. It took two days to get the MSN feature to work. You really should configure it AT HOME, when you have both a broadband network connection for a browser and have the unit on and situated with some satellites. Do not try to configure it over the phone. There are too many numbers to get wrong - we were on the phone for ~30 minutes, and ended up doing the configuration on line (in 5 minutes) the next evening. Also, one day the unit decided it needed a Bluetooth Update. It got to 1% and froze. We ended up pulling the power for 10 minutes to reset the device, and then everything worked fine.
I bought the DLO Transpod at the same time I bought my 160 GB iPod Classic roughly about three years ago. I have had absolutely no problems with either. I have used it in numerous vehicles from clunkers to rental cars to being on the road with friends and the DLO Transpod All-in=one Car Solution has worked well every time. Yes, when you are on the road and between metro listening areas, you are going to have to reset the station frequency so you get a clean transmision. These days that can be increasingly difficult, even in rural Iowa where I live. The nice thing about this unit is that if there is a little bit of "station bleed", your DLO signal will take precedence over it as soon as you load your iPod in the cradle. The sound quality is wonderful, the mounting arm to plug into the cigarette lighter makes it easy to adapt for your own car model and driving comfort whether you drive an automatic or a 5 speed like I do. The DLO TransPod is a choice I have absolutely no regret making even though it is more expensive than many similar models available, the difference is definitely worth it. You don't have to worry about the cumbersome and potentially dangerous option of connector cables. Your iPod securely in the cradle of the DLO Transpod and it can easily fit the smallest iPod Nanos up to the largest iPod Classics. A very nice feature is that if you have a regular commute and are a moderate user of your iPod is that while playing your music, it also charges your iPod unit. I have never, in the three years I have owned my iPod Classic, ever had to charge it anywhere but on my daily commute. Whether or not that is "good for the unit" to never let the charge go so low is debatable.The only complaint that I have about this unit is its popularity. Many people out there seem to have them now, so you may very be listening to your favourite music coming from your iPod through your Transpod and as you are passiing someone on the freeway and they just happen to have their Transpod set on the same frequency as you do, you will at times end up hearing each other's listening choices! Usually this is a very temporary thing and goes away after your car and theirs are not in such close proximity.With the success I have had with this unit, should I ever need to get another, this is the first and probably only brand I will look at. I am very pleased with the results and would not hesitate to buy it again in a heartbeat.
I've had this shredder for almost five years, and it's definitely better than the other types and brands I've used at work. It is light, simple, safe, and easy to empty. Like most household shredders, you can't expect to cram too much in at a time, or do a large volume in a short amount of time - household shredders are designed for things like shredding junk mail everyday, or shredding a small pile of documents when you're cleaning up your files. The shredder basket on this does release a bit of paper dust, but not enough to bother me. It's easy to empty, and the shredder is very safe. It has jammed a few times, which appears to cause it to overheat and shut down too, so when it has jammed I have had to leave it for a bit and then later put it in reverse to extract the jammed paper, but it's always worked fine again. It is necessary to oil it occassionally, which means applying oil to a sheet of paper and running it through; the oil is cheap (I've only bought one bottle in almost 5 years), and the bottle it comes in makes it easy to apply. Also I've found that if I forget to oil it for too long it will start to squeak a little, and when it's gotten that bad I just apply the oil a couple of times.
I really do like the camera bag for holding all of my accessories in one place, but when I go out I use another bag, because this one was just to big.But I do like the yellow color in the inside of the bag you can really see your accessories.
When used with an EP-EX2 eyepiece extender - this rubber clip is easily lost with the whole assembly as the eye extender is not anchored/locked on the camera body flange and will eventually work its way up and off the camera. I use this eye accessory group on both my new 40D and older 300D (dRebel).As an added positive bonus - it also holds my diaptor eyeglass compensator as part of the complete accessory assembly. Rubber clip Eb, rubber eye cup, diaptor and EP-EX2 eyepiece extender complete the task of keeping oily cheecks off the LCD viewer of the camera - but the photographer fights a losing battle of resetting the eyepiece after every shot - even just to make sure it is still there. Overall this combination gets very expensive when having to replace lost pieces.Does the entire eyepiece accessory suite work? Yes for the most part. Still need eyeglass cleaner or an LCD protector for the 3" viewer on the 40D. This clip holds everything to the EP-EX2 and this is the point where we can lose the whole assembly. Need to be careful removing from the camera bag or Pelican case - as here is where the eyepiece extender is most vunerable for riding up and off the camera and disappearing.
Excellent purchase at a good price. Very happy with the quality of the toner. Would buy again b/c it was a good deal
I've been drinking coffee for over 40 years; since I was in high school. I drink several cups a day. I make two pots every morning. Anyway, I've gone through innumerable drip pots; they seldom last more than a year. I've had percolators before also, but always bought into the idea that drip was the way to go. We were at someone's house recently, and they served excellent coffee. It turns out it was made in a stainless steel percolator. Last week, my drip coffeemaker ceased working after seven months. I got out a Corning Ware white stove top percolator that my wife and I got for our wedding in 1973. We re-discovered that perked coffee is real coffee - Hot, strong, full-flavored, but not bitter. However, making coffee on the stove is inconvenient, especially since this was a six-cupper. So, after reading the reviews, I bought the 12 cup Presto from Amazon. I got it within a week with the free shipping.This pot makes the best coffee ever. I'll never go back to drip. The coffee is hot, full flavored - real coffee like I remember from years ago. My parents had this type of pot my whole time growing up; everyone did. There's also no plastic - the water/coffee only contacts stainless steel. The spout allows you to pour without removing the basket, unlike Farberware that has a top-mounted spout. The spout also pours smoothly. You can pour coffee on the counter or table neatly, unlike most drip pots where you need to pour over the sink.
I bought the LVM-42w2 about three weeks ago. I am extremely pleased with the performance. The monitor I have has the 1.00 firmware which is the latest (version 1.09 is older). I have had no issues with sparkles on the screen. Also the 1.00 firmware takes care of the lockup issue. The over all color looks great. It has the right number of connections and I have had no trouble hooking my computer and A/V equipment to the LVM-42w2.I use the monitor for general web surfing and to play World of Warcraft. Without a doubt at 1920x1080, WoW looks great! I have no problems with motion blur, etc.Looking at TV at 1080p is impressive and I have been happy with the results. Watching regular SD TV is painful, because after seeing HDTV it is very hard to go back to SD TV.The only area I have not been thrilled with is the customer service. I bought the monitor open box because BB lost the stand. I called Westinghouse the next day and placed the order. One month later the stand has not shipped. There is pitifully communication between the warehouse and customer service. No one seems to know what the other is doing. They make promises and do not keep them. I have been told 3 or 4 times the stand would be shipped out. No luck.After my experience and now 45+ calls, I will never buy another Westinghouse product. If I had any serious issues with the monitor, I shudder how to think I would be treated.If you want a 1080p monitor and can get a Westinghouse LVM-42w2 with the 1.00 firmware, I think you will be happy. If you have to deal with their customer service, then I would say Laurel and Hardy would do a better job on any given drunken day.
The HDMI cable is just a basic one but for the money it is fine and works just as good as my more expensive one that I bought from Best Buy.
I ordered this for my camera. The price could not be beat. I'm very satisfied.
After reading some of the reviews across the internet about this product, I ordered it with some reluctance. I have been enjoying it for a few weeks now and am not sorry for my purchase at all.Pros:1) Very light...I wear it on my waistband and notice my earphones more than I do the unit.2) Holds enough music without an SD card for at least two hours of exercise.3) When you get used to the Rio-stick, it makes overall use easy.4) Battery life seems to be as stated...I'm still on the factory-supplied battery after about 10-12 hours of use.Cons:1) Like most others have said, don't bother buying this if you want a great fm tuner.2) Would like to be able to categorize music in some way or change the order with more facility...i.e., software could be better, but it's not bad.The earbuds that come with it are satisfactory, and you can make the sound more appealing by changing the equalizer band. I already own a pair of Aiwa headphones that sound better and feel good in my ears while exercising, so I use those and have relegated the earbuds to use with my laptop.I've only had it for a few weeks, so I can't testify as to whether it will suddenly go dead after 90 days, but I also tend to take pretty good care of things and know that you can't just be dropping electronic equipment and expect it to keep working.Hope that helps anyone else out there who, like me, is reluctant to drop a significant bit of money on something like this. I think it was worth it.
My other curling iron literally blew-up in my daughter's hand the other day and in a rush I bought this one from WalMart. It seemed to have all the bells and whistles (e.g., quick heating, right size, multiple heat levels, a cover so I didn't have to let it cool down before putting it away, great price point, and made of ceramic). I LOVE THIS PRODUCT. It does everything it says and heats up so hot on the highest setting that I'm afraid I will burn a lock of my hair completely off my head. It curls my hair better than anyother iron ever has. I have a mixture of hair that is wavy/frizzy and locks that are limp and won't curl. I do not have to straighten when I blow dry, nor use a straightening iron. I just blow dry naturally, section my hair, and then curl it with this iron. My hair has not looked this healthy in years. It heats so fast that by the time I've sat down after plugging it in, it is ready to use. The only problem I've encountered is in the design: the on/off button will get inadvertantly pressed during use. Fortunately, it heats so fast that this is a minor irritation. I've also managed to fry my hand a couple of times. Never the less, my teenaged daughter and I are going to fight over this once she pries my hands off of it.
The speakers came on time and they work great. the color was nice and they fit real good in our truck.
I received 1 cable for almost $10. The photo shows 5 cables. The description doesn't say "1 cable" anywhere. I have to buy more cables before I can use the router I purchased at the same time from Amazon.com. Between shipping problems and misleading photography, I don't believe I'll be purchasing anything but books from Amazon.com from now on. At least with books I know what I'm getting.Cat5E 7' gray are under $5 at Sam's Club.
This is the second Epson printer I have owned. My last one was a R200. I purchased this one so I could print on my own CDs and I also liked the large format for printing. I have had this printer for less than a day but it is working great. I printed a couple CDs and printed an image on 9x12 Bristol board without any issues at all. I recommend this to anyone looking to print anything larger than 8.5x11, or on CDs or DVDs.
Everything on the unit works well except the digital display. The display lights up but shows no information. With that, there is no way to use the radio, clock, or timer functions. I will be returning this unit for replacement. Installation, mounting, and manual were understandable and straight forward. Mounting template was accurate. Includes manuals and templates in 3 languages. Includes all hardware needed for installation, batteries for the remote, and extension mounts for cabinets with a non-flush cabinet bottom. Does not include RG-6 COAX or RGB cables. Does include FM antenna. Has one 90deg RG-6 adaptor for sharp turns. Unit is silver.
Great value for the money! (I even see that now it's even cheaper than when I bought it a month ago). We were mislead by Circuit City that these DVD player are multisystem in the sense that they translate PAL into NTSC. They do not. They are multisystem in the sense that you can play the different formats but you still have to have the corresponding (or multisystem) TV.
I wanted a good media-type PC because I have an extensive record and CD collection, I purchased a Sony VAIO. But the speakers provided with it were tinny sounding and just plain awful. Being on a limited budget, I bought the JBL Creature II speakers and was amazed at the quality of tone they provide. Rich, deep bass sounds that literally vibrate my desk and high notes of unbelievable purity and clarity. Bass and treble tone controls make it easy to find the right sound for an individual.Now, when in electronic stores, I try out various PC speaker units and have yet to find anything that comes close to my JBLs, even those costing much, much more.
I have had this equipment for a year now. In the past 11 months I have used it at my home network with an ISDN connection, but last month we upgraded to ADSL and the result is even better.My home is in Guatemala City and on this small country we have plenty of communication technology that makes this kind of services posible.Again, is the best equipment your money can buy, zero problems. I really recomend it.
for the price that you're going to pay, this item really isn't that bad. I would recomend getting something a little more expensive; however, this is a great gift for little ones. the interface is fairly easy to use. it can be changed to many different languages.
I've used both the CoolScan III and the Coolscan 5000ED, unless you're selling pictures the III does just fine. I found Hamrick Software Nikon didn't update the software for the LS-30 to work with Vista. It makes a good scanner great, so would highly suggest the additional expense and not even waste your time using the OEM software.
This is an excellent headphone. This is mainly from the "code holder". It is something found on more expensive headphones like the ones ... Great noise cancelation, sometimes too good. I couldn't hear things like people comming into the house, phone ringing, etc... It also puts out great, full sound which is good for any type of music/genre. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is construction. It does look nice but I wouldn't take them out excercising or out in public. Aiwa makes good headphones w/ good sound and deep/low bass response but their construciton is shotty, especially the connectors. If you are using these for use in the home they are great. Otherwise get something more sturdy for outdoor use.
I can verify what others have said here: The Linksys "Etherfast Integrated Ultra-Fast 32-bit PC Card" (also known as model PCM200, v.2), works well once installed, but there can be major problems with installing the associated "driver," and technical support was not satifactory. (The Linksys PCM 200 won't work without the driver.)THE DRIVER PROBLEMLinksys includes a floppy disk (the one that goes into your "A" drive) that is supposed to automatically install the driver. This worked fine on the first laptop computer I worked on (operating system, Windows 98) but the disk would not work on a second laptop (OS=Windows 2000). According to the included installation manual, it should work with both Windows 98 and 2000. When I inserted the disk on the second computer, all I got was a whirring sound and periodic noises--nothing was ever installed.TECH SUPPORTWhen calling SBC Yahoo to make sure that this was not a compatibility problem (actually, in an earlier call to SBC they recommended the PCM200), they helpfully recommended that I call Linksys Tech Support.Unfortunately, the Linksys Tech. Support person seemed impatient and did not explain things clearly. She had me go through the floppy method 2 or 3 times AFTER I had already explained that it didn't work. This was a waste of time; tension was high. I can only hope that other tech, support personnel have better training.THE SOLUTION!I finally asked if there was some other way to install the driver without the obviously malfunctioning floppy. After being put on hold, she returned and told me I could download the driver for free from the following website:http://linksys.com/downloadThe download is easy. You select the product you want to download (driver for PCM200 integrated), and your operating system. I recommend downloading to your C drive; it was easier for me to find it later. After downloading it, I plugged the PCM 200 back into the laptop, and when the installer instructions "asked" if it should look for the driver or if I wanted to tell it where to go, I chose the latter, and typed in the C drive as the location (C://). Finally, it worked, and in the few days I've been trying out DSL I've had no problems with the product so far.SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONThe product itself works well, but driver installation is buggy and (at least in my one experience, although others here have complained as well) tech. support was inefficient and not consumer-friendly. Later, it occurred to me: Why wasn't I told sooner that I could simply download the driver? And, what if I did not have a working dial-up internet connection--would I have had to wait for them to mail me another floppy? In contrast to the helpful and knowledgeable tech. support at SBC Yahoo, this was not a good experience. It would be best if you have a friend nearby who has changed from dial-up to DSL to help you with installation (or who can recommend a different company's product). And, remember the URL for the free Linksys download: http://linksys.com/download. Hopefully, competition will increase in the future and buyers can choose a more reliable product.
Ultra flat screen makes it easy to see and enjoy. I bought one as soon as they came out and took a big chance but this telivision has been well worth it!
Charger got very, very hot when charging but it did charge battery (deep cycle battery). It actually heated up the room it was in. Went to fully charged condition at about 7 amps as opposed to 5 amps that the mfger said it would do. I previously had a Schumacher charger and it worked well for 20 yrs.. I returned charger.
This thing is STURDY. I have dropped it several times from like, 6 feet and it hasn't broken. Unlike the ipod, you can choose a background for your interface as well. This lends a sense of real personal ownership to this player. The only real downfalls it has are a sensitive touch interface and the fact it freezes up sometimes.When it freezes, it's easy to reset with a paperclip. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH ITUNES! Plus, you can copy media files from this onto Windows Media player with no additional software. While this thing isn't perfect, I have given it 5 stars to compete with the 'trendyness factor' the ipod has in its advantage.
This TV is excellent. I watch HDTV movie channels through Dish Network and the picture is incredible. Compared to the huge projection TV's this TV's picture is unbeatable. It compacts 1080 lines into a space of 34 inches as opposed to 64 or another big screen size. This tv makes going to the movies obsolete.
For those who want everything but could care less about superfluous ultra high-end features; this is your digital camera. The 2 megapixel resolution is more than enough in my opinion. This is obviously not the camera for you if you are a design professional that needs the absolute top-of-the-line features, but for the rest of us, this camera is gold. There are a hefty amount of cool features, and the image quality is amazing. I am a computer artist and very demanding of my tools - this camera not only met my expectations - but exceeded them. Buy with confidence and without trepidation!
(2000 ford excursion) showed up in excelent shape used a coded key as requiredred wire to constant hot forget orange wire to ground unless you want red light on all the time does not effect oper.blue wire to ground put loop ant.behind plastic shroud on key switch can be done by removing key switchtested several times woked with doors locked or unlocked did not affect range or operation of remote 550R-LCD
These headphones are the perfect size for my 3-year old so she was thrilled when it came in the mail several days sooner than expected and she was able to wear them for a very long road trip. They don't fall off her like the adult ones do. I love the double headband to keep the earphones secure and I was able to ask her to lower the volume using the cord when I needed to talk to her for a minute here and there while we were driving. The cushion on the earphones is great, quality seems good, and so far I have no complaints!
Quality earphones, nice stereo benefit. If you take the cushions off to clean, I have found the thin rubber on the edges tend to split. Garrett should have this cushion part easily available to oder X-tra's, as customers will need them if you frequently take the cushion off to clean. My recommendation is to not take them off and clean carefully around them while leaving the cushions on.Otherwise, I love the product. This is the only reason I am giving it a 4 star instead of a five.
I bought this external HD a few days ago and finally got around to installing it. The disk was easy to follow, just have to plug it in and run the disk, answer some questions and it is all setup and ready to go, without a reboot. It runs quiet and gets warm, but not hot when running all day. I have set it up so the wireless computers in my office can connect to it through our wireless router. It does have a small lag time while accessing the files, but that is normal.Comes with some nice backup software so you can keep everything safe and protected.
This little mic is working great with Skype and desktop speakers for voice chat. I had a cheap headset that was a pain to take on and off for calls, so I found this replacement to sit on the desk. It picks up my voice very well once positioned correctly, and listeners say they here minimal background noise.For the purchaser, remember that positioning is important. You can't point external speakers at the mic, or your listener will hear significant feedback. This is not the fault of the mic. Also, getting this a little bit away from your keyboard may help if your a noisy typist; it's sensitive enough that hard keystrokes may drown out your voice if you're multi-tasking on a call.Overall, a great solution when you need an easy and cheap microphone solution. I would definitely recommend this over your standard headphones+mic setup.
My husband gave me this camera several days before Christmas and I really love it now that I have become familiar with it. I wanted (and still want a Sony Mavica), but for the price, I am really happy with this one. I have already purchased two compact memory cards and electrical adapter to help save on batteries. I wish it had more zoom but the picture quality is terrific! It came with a USB connection cable and disk program to make downloading to your computer really simple, but it you have Adobe or similar photo program, you probably don't even need to bother-just download direct to what ever photo program you may already have. Most all newer computers come with some sort of preinstalled photo program.
I bought this originally for a trip thru Mexico to Costa rica. I bought the Spanish version. It works good enough for the price, but if you are on rough roads, the mounting bracket breaks off the alarm horn and then it is piece of junk. I have had two of them, and they both broke at the same place. Also like some of the other people said, the alarm itself is not very loud,and the remote doesn't work that good. Also trying to work with the manufacture was a total joke. I gave up and bought a real alarm
Great UV protection filter for any 52mm lens. The price was good and ordered it along with several other items. Well packaged and shipped well. Just be sure to wipe any dust of with soft brush, and intall in as lint free area as possible.
At first, I watched a video in youtube "How to install a RAM memory" it looks very easy so I decided to upgrade my RAM memory, I was between Kingston and Crucial at the end I decided for crucial(it was cheaper). It was little bit tricky to insert the memories, I had to try three times, the first two my HP didn't recognize them and I was worried, then I realized that I had to push more in order to insert them correctly. I upgrade from 1GB to 2Gb, the increase in speed was awsome, I strongly recommend to upgrade your RAM memory before even think in upgrade your computer. My laptop is a HP DV6225US, and this kit fits perfectly to it.
Quality for the money these earphones are outstanding, but they are not for everyone.They have a nice wide, open soundstage. Excellent detail and articulation, overall sound quality is excellent. They make the CX300 sound like fuzzy garbage. The reason they are not for everyone is that they are not "frequency enhanced" like most phones. They may feel less punchy to the average listener who is used to bass and treble boosted phones.I'd like to make a couple notes about the bass specifically. A lot of people have been saying these have no bass at all. Not true. You will not be able to over-emphasize it, but you can bring it to a neutral level if you do the following:1. Burn in the earphones. (Keep them playing straight for 24 hours minimum.) People disagree about whether or not this really makes a difference. All I can tell you is that my set sounded a bit thin, almost tinny out of the box, and sounded much warmer to my ear after the burn-in.2. Make sure they're inserted properly. You will not get good bass if you don't have a good seal. Read the instructions. The default tips need to go in pretty far to get a good seal. If they don't work for you try the other tips.Good luck and happy listening!
I got this for my Canon xTi and have not been disappointed. It writes fast with makes a big difference when i'm shooting lots of frames for action shots. It reads quite fast as well with the SanDisk reader.
1.This Sony model MDREX51LP has the same size (9mm.)driver (mini-speaker) as the more expensive MDREX71SL;for people with small ear canals (which get irritated by thelarger EarBud style headphones) this less expensive onewill do the job without hurting your ears or your pocket ($).2.The only advantage of getting the Sony MDREX71SL is thatit has more pieces included, meaning one can attach morestuff to the basic unit (to custom-fit the 71SL to a situation).In case you use the 9-mm driver EarBuds only INdoors, I'drecommend that you pass on the MDREX51LP and upgradeto the MDREX71SL, since you have more control over yourenvironment indoors, and therefore can probably protect thecostlier 71SL more effectively (by being meticulous). Shouldyou have to subject your EarBud set to outdoor situations, I'dsay that it's more advisable to stick with the MDREX51LP, sothat you don't have to go ballistic or hysterical when it dies aviolent end. In case you intend to buy either model for a teen(especially because their ear canals haven't fully grown yet),I'd say it would be advisable to get TWO sets of the 51LP, sothat when s/he inevitably loses/lends/damages the first set,you can have a backup set readily available. A second set isalso useful to cannibalize parts until you can finish drying orfinding the particular piece. The silicone rubber cushions foreach EarBud (left and right side) are what make this style apleasure (in combination with the smaller diameter driver);by getting two units (double order), you ensure that your earwill always have available this seal to pamper it.3.In case you ride a bicycle, skateboard, moped, or motorcyclewhile using these Sony sealed EarBuds in TRAFFIC, pleaseincrease the odds of you surviving another day by stopping.Do-NOT combine your more-or-less naked body in trafffic w/sealed headphones (padded studio jumbos or these kind).The most that the driver who hits you while you bliss out withsealed headphones will do is mutter a comment about youridiocy. Shoppers who buy the Sony 9mm EarBuds for use ina sane country which has a separate farmer road alongsidethe superhighway can don the sealed style while navigatingthe farmer road either on foot or on a vehicle that provides 0protection against errant motor vehicles. A farmer's combineor tractor is not likely to mow you down without you having afighting chance to REACT in time. Fuggetabout suing me...4.In case you wish/need to further reduce/eliminate unwantedoutside noise/sound/Muzak/yell-phones beyond what Sonydoes for you with either of the 9mm EarBuds, I recommendthe following solution. Wear the properly-fitted Sony EarBud,and after streamlining the audio cord (perhaps by threadingit under your shirt/blouse or down your sleeve), then ADD anextra sound-dampening hearing protector ON TOP (over thein-place EarBuds). The particular make and model that hasworked both indoors and out-of-doors for me (a guy with nolong hair) is the 3M &quot;Premium Ear Muff 1440&quot; (model 1440).It's made in Sweden and is really durable as well as super-COMFORTABLE. I wear the 3M 1440 while sleeping; I worknights, and the daytime/evening humans do everthing to getme to hear their diabolical activities while I am in the stagesof sleep approaching REM (which supposedly takes ninetyminutes to begin/arrive-at). The Sony within the 3M lets onerrreally tune into the desired music (or audiobook/lecture). Ipity you all when WWIII (world war 3) hits in our lifetime; youwill have no recourse to either device to reduce intrusions...5.To those naysayers who accuse you of being &quot;unsociable&quot;by wearing the Sony 9mm 'phones in order to block out anyextra sound, tell 'em &quot;Good fences make good neighbors&quot;.
Does not take up much room, easy to handle and fast to charge! It takes about an hour or so to charge the 4 batteries. I suggest you buy extra batteries though if you use them a lot.I had a different brand before that I was very unhappy with.
A very good product... Good quality... Great value for the money... Everything you need to store your data...
The cable they sent WAS NOT "cables to go" cable they advertised. It is some cheap generic branded "cablemaster" on package, but no marking at all on cable. Do not trust these guys!
I ended up buying two of these units! They're great - good on battery life, seamless song transition, good menus, great sound, etc... but Only if you do the firmware upgrade! The firmware upgrade can be a little tricky, but you'll be glad you did it afterwards. This unit is great to hook up to the stereo to play your MP3s, great for travel, or if you're just walking around and you want to listen to some tunes. A++
well its not a review but i have a question. i was wondering if this speaker system can connect to my dell inspiron 8600 labtop. I have a other speaker system that i got to connect but i'm just tryig to make sure this one can, before i spend the money. and also if it does connect will i be able to receive all 505 watts?
I purchased two of these units and neither one has operated properly. They will not charge completely if at all. Do not waste your money on this product.
I've really enjoyed the case until the strap broke. It tore at the padded shoulder part. Luckily someone pointed it out to me before it tore all the way through. Apparently it isn't meant for every day use. I've tried to locate &quot;Motion Systems&quot; or &quot;Icon&quot; to complain but they don't seem to exist.
I am new at astronomy and was hesitant picking out a new instrument for this new hobby of mine. I did my research on this particular telescope and many other users felt its versatility made it a good starting point. In addition, Meade is known for their quality products (all my microscopes in my lab are by Meade). I unwrapped the telescope and set it up on its sturdy legs on my porch. In one evening, I was looking at the moon and whatever else I could find. Unfortunately, I do not know what stars and planets I was looking at, but the images I did see were sharp and clear. Too bad I have no way of showing you what I saw through the eyepiece on this site. I hope you consider this item when looking at telescopes.
Great sound, nice design, and they stay in the ear (unlike apple buds)!!!
Promptly received what I feel is a fun product. Seems to work very well but I started with trial and error to start as no manual was included with the refurb. The SanDisk site linked to the operators manual which made things much simpler.Don't really care for REFURBISHED printed on the back but for the price I can't complain. The recharge mentioned in other reviews can be frustrating but I purchased a reasonably priced charger. The 110 works great but haven't tried the one in the car as yet.Would certainly recommend this product accompanied by the independent charger.
When it comes to rating DVD media the only criteria that counts is how well they work in your DVD writer/player. I have tried all the major brands and some of the others as well. This particular Verbatim disk is the only one that has given me 100% burn success with over 200 disks made. In addition they have all played without error in every player tried.I use a HP DVD1040i and Iomega Super DVD to write my DVDs. Many of the DVDs I create (perhaps half) are given to others, so they are played using many different players.Your results may be different depending on the equipment you use but these could be worth a try.
good quality tape, exactly what the doctor ordered for an older camcorder i was gifted with. overall quality, dependable recordings.
The screen filter works as described. I bought this for my co-workers and they are more than happy with the results.
This mount easily installs in just a few minutes, as long as you have the right tools. I used a stud finder to locate the center of a stud, a drill to predrill the four holes (hint - hold a sheet of printer paper against the wall underneath to catch the dust), and the drill again to drive in the screws. The mount then slips over the mounting bracket and tightens with an included Allen wrench. The unit comes with all the necessary parts (including the LCD adaptor plate that Amazon suggests to buy with it - so don't). It has about a dozen different sizes of screws to fit your TV, including washers to get the length just right. Done in 10 minutes. The mount is perfect. The three rotation points and the tilt/pan swivel of the mount at the TV insure you can position it wherever you want. There's a tension screw to adjust how easy the TV is to tilt/pan. Overall, very satisfied. Lots of spare parts left over; I might eBay the LDC adaptor plate!
Very good stand. It is not convenient to hold iPad in your hands all the time. This stand is light and portable,
A piece of junk. The instructions don't match the screen, and they don't work on Vista as advertised. Do not buy this product unless you enjoy being frustrated.
I used this cable to hook up a monitor in another room from the computer. It was a 100ft run (with this cable) to "Tripp Lite B120-000 DVI Dual Link Extender, DVI F/F" to a 15ft DVI cable. The picture looks perfect on my computer and worked better then expected.I do not think this cable will work if you don't use the DVI extender.
This product is great for the price and sounds excellent. This completely improved my home theater sound compared to the small woofer that came with the set. You can not go wrong with this item. It delivers crisp lows without having too much bass even at full volume.
I purchased this kit to reapir the surrounds on my 25 year old Advent Heritage speakers` woofers. With a little work and patience, within a day my speakers were sounding like new. No more low frequency distortion and clear sound. The only drawback that I had was that the repair kit`s surrounds were made for a top seal on the flange where my woofers` cones were sealed on the inside of the flange. I just had to carefully cut about 1/4" all around the outside and it worked beautifully. I expect the repaired woofers to lat another 20+ years.
this product is amazing the graphics and frame rate are great i used an ATI rage pro turbo 8mb so this is a major change and i love it
I have found that Tiffen filters are always a good buy as is this one. No problems so far with any of them I have purchased!!
Great little case at a great little price . Just be sure to pick it up at local Office Depot or be prepared to pay shipping charges double that of the case ..
Fairly easy to use and produces nice, high quality video. There are lots of details in the manual... just be sure to pay attention to what you can and cannot do with the various DVD formats. Programming for TV recording is easy... I used it to build a DVD of my son's favorite cartoons.
there may be a way to recharge the battery on this camera w/o using the docking station but I have yet to determine it - due to this limitation I give this camera three stars as it takes much of the flexibilty away - which is exactly why you'd buy a camera this small...other than that, the interface is solid, the optics great and the size and weight make it fun to play with.
Seems to be fine, I haven't had an flare action from this lens protector. So I seems fine. Lighter weight than a B&W I purchased separately.
I have several of these cards (2410SA, 2610SA, and 2810SA) and haven't had any real problems whatsoever! I love the controllers! Now the Seagate 1TB drives I have on them, well that's a WHOLE OTHER STORY!!! I only use 1TB drives on these controllers (See below) and usually run as RAID 5 with extra drives as HOT spares.These controllers run on the larger PCI-X bus which is totally different than the PCI Express bus. The buses are physically different. The PCI-X bus has a much larger bus slot profile than the PCI Express and the buses are not interchangeable so make sure you get the right card for your bus. Check out the pictures of cards with both buses to see the physical difference.Here are links to make things easier:PCI-X[...]PCI Express[...]All that being said, this car is a bit older than other cards out there and HAS two MAJOR HARDWARE IMPOSED LIMITS.First, a 2TB LIMIT to the total array size. This means that even if you load up the array with four (4) 1TB drives, you can't get more than a 2TB array out of it.Second, a 1TB limit maximum on the hard disks that you can attach to the array and try to configure.Now I have read on the internet that some folks have said that they've been able to have two (2) 2TB hard disks installed and mirrored, but I couldn't get that to work. They may be confused and have a newer adapter (2420SA, 2620SA, or 2820SA) as they don't have either of the above restrictions, and really should be the choice for anyone looking to create a large RAID array with the larger SATA drives available now.I have installed these in Dell, HP/Compaq, IBM (eServers), and Intel rack mount servers with great results. They are VERY fast controllers (for the money) and do have some minor quirks (Check out the Adaptec support site and forums for the details) but they are very minor compared to the 24/7 365 days a year stability that they provide for our servers.All in all this card allows someone to have a high quality hardware RAID for very little money. Just make sure your system has the PCI-X bus, and remember about the size limitations.
I bought this having read all of the reviews on this page and having bought a number of Linksys products before. Summary:the product works great when the right firmware is installed. I now have extremely fast wireless access to all points in my home using this product.It is very disappointing to have a product (the WRT54G) shipped with firmware (v2.04.4) that clearly does not work with this range expander and that therefore requires you to contact Linksys. If you recognize that, until Linksys upgrades the shipped firmware version, you will have to call tech support and will spend appx 1 hour with them and will have a great product by the end then this is the box for you. (By the way, the firmware was changed to 2.02.7...NOT the latest version listed on Linksys' website...the .7 version was only available after the tech had given me an ftp address for access to the historical files).Also - I was very pleased with the tech support from the company - 24x7?, limited waiting? Compare that to any support you ever get from our friends in Seattle. If anything, the techs were a little too quick (I am reasonably tech-savvy) but were happy to go slower. I got the impression they were all on a time-spent-per-call metric.Overall - great product, great service, bad initial shipped configuration in the product its supposed to work with. Linksys will presumably fix this when they see the call volumes come in.
I got these after my previous ear buds cracked. I was excited because the pink is a really cute color, but the headphones do not fit my ears at all. I wouldn't say I have particularly small ears, but I found that my older headphones fit a lot more snugly and stay in while I run. So, these are now my backup headphones, and I've superglued my old ear buds back together!
This product far exceeds my needs. I am very pleased with this purchase, it is very roomy it carries all my lenses camera body cables batteries. Very good quality for the price.
I was a little reluctant to order because the price was so cheap. But the price did fit my budget and the reviews were good. They were super easy to install and the sound great! I would recommend these to anyone who is looking to have music throughout their home.I'm sure you can get a better sounding speaker if you want to spend lots of money. However, the sound from these speakers can't be beat for the price!
Great little product at a fantastic price. It goes anywhere, fits in your pocket much like a pocket cliped pen since it has its own pocket clip. I love it for night photography on the go and it makes those low light settings where you can't effectively use a flash or it is not practical do-able. (I think that long exposure shots come out better in no-action low light pictures than flash photography anyways... the picture is not as artifical, more natural looking). Best of all its legs are flexable to help you make it fit best to your individual situation without all the complexities of a normal tripod. Put it on a rock, no probs, want an up-facing shot, not prob...
I owned this printer for more than a year. It worked fine until I bought a new computer, I unplugged it, moved to a new place, and replugged it. The power supply burnt out. The printer was dead. I wasted 2 packs of unused expensive ink cartridges.
This is the second pair of these headphones i've had. The first pair lasted about 6 years, and they provide excellent quality sound for the price.
Bought for Canon 1D Mark IIn, to go with one OEM battery. I debated between going with Canon's battery or aftermarket. It is not usually in me to go the aftermarket route. This time, due to huge price difference, I decided to study hard to see which way to go. Lenmar NP-E3's had better reviews than the rest of the aftermarkets, especially in the way the weathersealing and fit are both as good as the Canon's. Mine certainly is. It is a perfect fit. I'm still on my first charge, after initial charge/drain/charge prep, and have taken about 700-800 pictures. Still shows full.Great fit and finish along with the weathersealing. Won't hesitate to buy another.
I have been using this cable for almost a year now. It has held up great and always provides me with awesome picture quality. Do not waste your money on more expensive HDMI cables, since they carry a digital signal, spending more on shielding will not help at all!I would recommend these cables to anyone, they've been great for me.
That sounded negative to begin with. I'm just stating the obvious. This backpack is one heavy duty that could take it so much in. First off, I use this in rain, snow, wind, fog, and it excels in all areas. Even dusty areas and what not. It can pack alot as seen in the picture, place extra memory cards, air blower, filters, lens cloth, several lens, camera, or two camera bodies, one telephoto, and the comparts where the camera and lens are store is adjustable. I use this when I need several lens available on a wildlife or landscape shoot (yes I carry this on strenuous hikes too). It has a cover in one of the zippers and when it rains, you could use that to cover your backpack.Its like your own portable storage on the go and I do carry this on planes from time to time as I don't like to check it in with my luggages. So many good things about it.Bad? Well, can you carry the weight on your back of the things you're packing. I really can't think of anything negative about it. Other than its bulky so, as heavy duty as it is, on other days when you just need a few lens, carry a lighter bag to keep the turtle off your back. J/k.
This camera proved to perform better than I expected. Easy to operate, yet has so many bells and whistles. There are several tools and capabilities that come with this camera, it is very important to read the manual in its entirety in order to maximize the benefits. The basics stuff on it is so good it might deceive you into thinking you got it all. Its wide angle lens coupled with high resolution is an excellent solution for photographing my artwork for further work on my computer or for reproductions/printing.
Pros: Stylish, Matches all current Apple Roducts, Universal Fit.Cons: ExpensiveI got this to prop up my laptop at my office so that the monitor would be raised to a more ergonomic height. Found that this makes a dramatic difference for my posture and my back and neck feel 100% better than working straight off of a laptop. The stand looks really elegant and has a port to feed cables through and help with cable management, but realistically, it disappears right under the laptop. The only people that would see if are those sitting across from you. The front lip is nicely designed so that any laptop will fit and be held firmly without needing any sort of adjustment.Price is the only thing that keeps me from rating this at 5 stars. A $20 DJ laptop stand would likely do the same job, but this definitely adds an air of professionalism and elegance if you're in an office/retail setting.
I enjoyed these dvd's and getting real good use of them no problems with them
I purchased this camera and took some amazing still photos with it. Images were crisp and clean with very vivid colours, and the interface was easy to use. This camera has a powerful flash and the 12x optical zoom plus image stabilization are both very effective. As mentioned on another review, I found IS mode 2 to be the best.I ultimately chose to return this camera because of its poor video mode. The 320x240 resolution looked terrible -- it was heavily pixelized and there was no compensation for changes in lighting. We were hoping to find a camera that combined superior photography with good video, and this simply was not it.If you are shopping for an excellent super zoom digital still camera, I would highly recommend this camera. It is comparable to the Canon S2 IS, but is much more affordable.
This ethernet cable is a great value and works like a charm. Had it for 2 years and have never had a problem with it.
I purchase a toner cartridge to put on the shelf when I install a new toner cartridge, so that I will never run out of toner. I purchased this toner cartridge from Amazon.com seller Databazaar. When it came time to install this cartridge, it was defective. It prints, but the print is very dim. The cartridge I replaced had a darker print, even when it was running out of toner. I contacted Databazaar and was told it was past the 30 days and so my only recourse was to contact Xerox. Just be aware of this if you are not using right away.
I purchased the Twin Turbo because it is able to print stamps. This has been wonderful!!! I can also print my address labels from the same machine without having to switch label rolls. I have used many different label machines but this is my favorite so far!
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Slateworks fine, haven't had it long enoughto tell how long the batt will last.no side buttons.
Works as advertised. I hooked it up between the TV and the surround system (Sony) and the volume is constant. What more can you ask. I can still change the volume with the remote. After a couple of days we forget it's there, because the commercials don't blow us out of the room. It took 45 seconds to setup and worked perfectly right out of the box. I highly recommend this product.
Package arrived promptly and item was as described. I have had it for a about a week to a week and a half and have had no problems. If you go to the store (for example radioshack) a tape deck adapter is $20-$25 which is ridiculous so it was definitely the right price for $5. Sound is clear with no static/feedback, all in all I am pleased with the product and its a great buy.p.s. will update if i discover any problems with the product.
Time Warner started charging about $4.00 per month to rent their SB5100 modem so I purchased the SB5101 which they listed as compatible with their system. I expected about the same performance but was surprised when Netflix movies showed an increase in Internet band speed and HD moves played with less or no download hangups. I am very please with the new modem.
Great product. I use this to record long format special and high value event videography and the color,saturation, and lack of dropouts is really good. I have always used Sony tape stock in the past, but this is a really good tapefor Mini DVCAM recording and playback.
I received the product quickly, it works fine but I haven't used it enough to know anything about the battery life or lifespan at this time.
I have point & shot 35mm camera for many years. About one year ago, I sent it to my young sister before I came here. I really liked the advantages of Minolta...
I hooked this up on a Thursday night and worked well but Sunday morning I got up and it was dead. The device lights up to say it has power but no device connected to it worked. I attempted to find help on Targus' website but there is no help at all. So I unplugged the Hub from the computer and then plugged it back in. The computer then does not even recognize it. I plugged it into another computer and it still had no clue what the device was. This is the second Hub I've bought made by Targus. I won't buy another Targus product. I just purchased a Belkin and it works perfect.
Very good product expires with the expectations and overcomes them has good scope. In against it exhausts rapidly the battery of the ipod
The size and sturdiness of this pack is what is best about it. It has alot of space and everything is easily accessable. I highly recommend this backpack.
we got this thinking it would save us from having to change the dvds all the time, well it is a PAIN. complicated to set up, almost none of our dvd titles were detected by the machine meaning they had to be entered by hand...took FOREVER and if you take it out to play in another room or the car it has to be reenter. the machine is also so slow when changing from one dvd to another. over all i would not recommend this changer.
Arrived on time and exactly as described online. Gave as a gift for someone who recently bought a laptop (under 25).
Not much to say, this is a really great product. I have bought many DVD players in the past, this is one of the best for it's price.
I had been waiting to purchase a 16Gb drive until the prices dropped a bit. Now the price was reasonable and the 16Gb allowed me to consolidate three smaller 4 Gb drives. Speed is not the fastest but definitely sufficient for most apps. I run Portable apps suite on this and have it as a DOS bootable disk for use with Ghost images. Boot time is only slightly slower than a conventional DOS boot. I like the rubber coating as it makes it easy to grasp firmly. I am now able to keep all of my support utilities in one place. Now - when will prices on the 32 Gb drop so I can upgrade again.
If you are looking for an inexpensive monitor that easily rotates between landscape and portrait mode, this is the monitor for you. Screen quality is also very clear.
After reviewing the specs, features and real-time performance the Escort-Passport 8500 x50 unit offers, I simply had to upgrade to a REAL, user-friendly, out-of-the-box & ready for business radar detector. This is THE unit to have if you want to stay within the $300.00 price point, if not, buy the 9500ix, and OWN the road you travel. With a comprehensive and verified list of outstanding features including a microprocessor that is upgradeable (COOL; would have been really COOL about 10 yrs ago), consistent road-tests and evaluations that produce measureable and observable results along with the on-going praise and "Outstanding Performance" reviews relative to measuring, verifying and explaining all of the features and functions the Escort 8500 x50 proudly claims to have from Radar Roy's Site (his reviews are highly favorable of course), coupled with the numerous real world driving experiences and favorable reviews from a friend, my brief 'test-drive' with this unit was all that was needed to convince me to switch from an older, dated Whistler model to something that was actually manufactured this decade that really does offers an easy-to-program unit that will outperform anything you've been using (unless, you've already crossed the $300.00 threshold).This particular unit combines nearly everything required for true 'protection' and 'detection' of multiple radar units utilzing virtualy all available frequencies and gadgets regardless of road or weather conditions. It's a true "Long Range" model that has provided me with more than ample time to 'adjust' my current driving situation. I use the Expert Mode to access a easy-to-see and understand visual graph depicting info on up to 8 bogeys along with their related strength meters; the Smart-Cord is just that, listen to it or mute and continue; the minimal 'false' alarms is a welcome relief from other previously utilized units and the choice of 'colors' (red or blue) is helpful as well. I selected the RED unit as it is still common practice for current military vehicles, aircraft and boats or other situations requiring adequate night or low-light vision to use RED lights. Red light measures about 700 nm; Blue light about 400-500 nm. Thus, they occupy nearly opposite ends of the 'light spectrum' we as humans can perceive. As we have both rods and cones for visual perception / function / acuity, using RED light allows the rods to work under low light situations or 'scotopic' (dark vision situations i.e. cockpit of your ride)instead of relying on cones, whose job is bright, day light work with color discrimination. Blue LOOKS COOL and IS; RED is FUNCTIONAL and logical; operational. Buy this one or the 9500ix, PERIOD. A Great Device. A.Womack
Be careful ordering this item - make sure it's the right one for your camera. While it says it's for the A95, it isn't. While it doesn't say in the header that it's the LA-DC52C, it is, and the A95 camera requires the LA-DC52D. I had to return the wrong one and reorder the right one. I purchased the wrong one based on amazon's direction when purchasing accessories and don't want others to make the same mistake.
So many products come with AC-adaptors nowadays, and with the standard surge protector, the outlets are so close together that you end up covering two of them for every adapter you plug in. Not with this one! There's ample space at the sides for six adapters, and a whole row of ordinary outlets for the regular plugs. Great product!
I really like this bag - I bought it to use for college, which I have just recently started. It holds just about everything I could possibly need, my laptop, my graphics tablet, my books, et cetera.This bag is not without its flaws, however. As previously stated in many other reviews, there is no place to hold a water bottle. Another flaw in its design is the fact that there are so many small pockets! These pockets can't hold more than a few things, so you spread your small items throughout them, and then when you need something are forced to hunt through half a dozen tiny pockets filled with small objects to look for your flash drive, or your keys, or a tampon or whatever else you put in there. One last flaw: Because it's so big, and many students can sympathise with having way too many books, the bag can easily get REALLY heavy. On one occasion, I dropped something and so I leaned down to pick it up, only to be unable to get back up because my bag was so heavy! This will probably not be a problem for everyone in better shape than I am, but extremely heavy bags tend to be a bit of an inconvenience for most people.Overall, this bag is really great. I like it, and good outweighs the minor inconveniences.
I gave it one star because not allowed to give no stars. I have been buying printers for over 20 years and never thought to check on printer compatibility with first my Apples and later with my Macs. This is the first time I've purchased a product that was not compatible.I had to send this back because it doesnot have drivers for Macs. I think this should be made clearer in product info. I did double check with the Lexmark tech support, before returning and they confirmed the lack of compatibility
TiVo is one of those items that once you have it, you'll never know how you did without it. Never worry about having a tape cued to tape your favorite shows. You can even watch a previously recorded show while another one is recording. Or, you can start watching a recorded show before it finishes. Wishlists will scan the program listings for titles, actors, directors, or subjects you're interested in. Season passes let you record all episodes of a show, regardless of when it's on.You can pause and rewind live TV as well. While you're paused, TiVo is recording the show. You can either resume watching where you stopped, or fast-forward to the current broadcast. This is helpful in skipping commercials as well -- just start watching 10-15 minutes after the show starts broadcasting, and then fast-forward through the commercials.Be aware that the TiVo service is a required item -- it won't function at all without it. A telephone line is required for the initial setup, but after that you can use an internet connection instead. The latest release (4.0) of the TiVo software supports wired and wireless ethernet adapters (seperate purchase; check TiVo's web site for compatible devices). New systems will automatically be upgraded to the latest software when they dial in.Also new in 4.0 is the Home Media Option. This service ($.... one time fee for the first TiVo, $... for each addtional) allows you to share shows between TiVos if you have more than one. It also allows you to transfer pictures and MP3s to your TiVo from your PC. However, you can't view recorded shows on your PC.HMO also allows you to schedule recordings via TiVo's web site, in case you're at work or out of town and realize there's a show you want to record.TiVo will work with virtually all broadcast, cable, or satellite systems. For systems that require a cable box, TiVo has an IR blaster that emulates the box's remote control. That way, TiVo can set the channel for its recordings. If you have DirectTV service, you should consider the Hughes reciever with a built-in TiVo.There is a wealth of information about TiVo on the internet, both for general use, and for the technical minded, how to upgrade the device.
Excellent price for such a huge drive, 16GB! It came with TrueCrypt encryption software, which I find extremely valuable. My only grips is that It's kinda thick--I wear it around my neck under my shirt. But that's a small price price to pay for such large capacity.
Love it,love it!!Great product for a LOW price.If your needs are low in,I would buy this one.I also have a Canon Pixma MP500 that I like.This one is more for high in use.
This grip is a great value for the price paid. The batteries alone are worth the money spent. I've banged this around for a week out on the rugged Bruce Peninsula and had no problems with it.I would recommend this to anyone needing a grip. The money you save you can put towards your next lens.
The GE Dual Scroll mouse works great on my Win XP pc. I don't know why there are so many bad reviews of the software and I suspect that when installed those who had trouble didn't read or follow the installation manual. Mine works perfectly. I've programed all five mouse buttons to make copying and pasting the most efficient of tasks; far superior to using the right mouse button to bring up the context menu. And with the USB interface you never have to worry about using up a precious IRQ! Both vertical and horizontal scroll features are teriffic time/motion savers, too. I've used mine for about two years and the only problem that has come up recently was a tendency for the main button to perform a double click instead of a single click. But I like this mouse so much (bought it for $12 at a local cheapo store) that I am going to replace it with another.
Bought this case to haul around a bunch of gear for work, and it's awesome! The foam is scored into deep squares so you can pull out the squares you need to make sure whatever you're hauling has a snug fit. I recommend placing your object(s) on the foam, and using toothpicks to "draw" the outline.My only complaint with the case is that over time, the squares have a tendency to tear at the scores with heavy use. I've been meaning to buy some brush-on adhesive and give all the foam a good coating of it, to see if this solves the problem. It's only for this reason that the case doesn't get 5 stars.
I've only owned this for a couple of days, so I am still trying to get adjusted to it's performance. Yesterday, when using it to get to a Walmart that is nearest to where my son is taking a SL class, the GPS went a little whacko?! It took a long while to acquire a signal, then when it finally did, the street was not the one I was on at all!!It happened twice yesterday....before this, it worked fine, go figure.I'll have to keep using it and see if all the quirks work themselves out, or maybe I just need to figure out how to use the thing!My cell phone isn't compatible, so can't try the Bluetooth feature, fine wtih me, I didn't buy it for this anyway.I'll update again next week, we're taking a ski trip to Iowa, I'll see how great the directions it gives us and let you all know!
I bought this PSU in a pinch when building my new system. I had bought an OCZ ModXStream PSU for my new system back in May or June and when I got it all together I realized the OCZ PSU was DOA(dead on arrival). Big bummer, so I went on Amazon and purchased the other PSU I was looking into, this Thermaltake(being a previous ThermalTake user, I know its good stuff). Paid for overnight shipping, and was well worth it. Plugged it in and works great. Rails are very accurate and rock solid even under heavy load and overclocking. Build quality is top notch and the smokey plated casing looks great in any case. I am now using this PSU in my multi-track recording system and put the higher capacity OCZ that was sent as my replacement back in my gaming computer. Over-all, the Thermaltake is a better built unit and rails are more solid. A+
I purchased this antenna for use with my Superadio. It does provide s noticeable improvement over reception without the antenna. In an area with high levels of interference, this antenna does a good job of cutting through the high pitch whistle. It also does boost the strength of distant signals, but it is no replacement for a good radio with a ferrite antenna.
line quality and signal strength go poor just 20 feet away from the base station. Works great if in the same room or in line-of- sight.
I've been looking for a charger for my ipod (32G 3rd generation) on amazon for a long time, then finally I saw this charger. This item charges my ipod perfectly, and it is not expensive compares to the apple ipod charger. The design is also very close to the original ipod charger which is very convenient. I highly recommend this product to whoever wants to buy an ipod (or iphone) charger
I just bought a Macbook Pro 17" and I work on it all day and it gets extremely hot, I really wanted to find the right solution for my need, which is something that will help reduce the overheating of my computer, be portable, and not have to buy an additional keyboard. I was really leaning towards the iCurve, which looks great and will actually raise my screen up, but the fact I can't really take it anywhere and also needing an additonal keyboard, took it out of running. I looked into others, but really, I think K.I.S.S.(Keep It Simple Stupid) was the main reason I bought this. My computer is still warm, but I can tell this product is helping my computer from overheating by lifting it off the desk. Only thing I think that doesn't work well with Macbooks are the fact the CD/DVD Slot gets cover so if you need to insert or remove the CD/DVD, I need to lift it up. Which isn't hard, but I rather wish I didn't have to this. But generally, it is compact, easy to set up and breakdown, definitely a good option for people on the go.
Well the description was kindof confusing about what ipod it would fit. it said it would fit the ipod I have but when i got it for my daughters ipod it was way to big!!
As far as purchase and shipping I am very satisfied. Haven't actually installed cartridge for use yet.
You know the hype. This thing will be your friend, confidante, and cheerful play toy. But, most valuable of all - it will play your music, for hours upon hours on end. It's bright, colorful, reliable and small. You can't beat that.
This product works great. It's not solid, high-quality. Of course a 2M digital cable doesn't need to be, at all. It hasn't ever caused me any problems and has been used in multiple configurations. It's even cheaper now, though it may be cheaper elsewhere; I only ever bothered to get 1.
I purchased this camera over a week ago and have time to thoroughly test this camera. I have tested every feature and am ready to review. I took this camcorder on a ride to Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest and didn't miss a single item that I wanted to film thanks to this camera and the accessories I purchased. If I could give this camera 4.5 stars I would.Video Quality: 4.5 StarsThe video quality is great -- good light or bad. There is a slight delay in the auto-focus if lighting fluctuates or if there are items close and distant from the camera. This is especially noticeable immediately after you turn the camera on. Once the camera has done its initial focus it is pretty quick. Of course, you are welcome to try to use manual focusing but it too would take you that long to switch to manual focus and then adjust the display.Night Shot: 4.0 StarsNight shot is better than most cameras. However, it appears as if you are shining a green flashlight into the dark. The &quot;Super Night Shot&quot; feature is worthless to me. The sample rate is slow and the video unfocused 75% of the time. This feature could have been exchanged for something else useful. I will say that the regular night shot is crisp and clear as opposed to snowy / grainy like other digital camcorders.Zoom: 4.0 StarsThe zoom is steady and crisp.Sound Pickup / Microphone: 4.0 StarsThe microphone picks up the zoom button if you &quot;flick&quot; it on and off rather than &quot;ease&quot; it. Play with it for a while and practice before you start taking video that has important audio with it. The microphone is otherwise good. It picks up all the sound you want and keeps the unwanted background sound to a minimum. If you think it needs improvement you can purchase the external microphone kit or use your own mic plugged into the external mic port.In-Camera Video Editing: 3.5 StarsThe in-camera video editing options are nice to have if you blew all your money on the camera and don't have the $$ to spend on the firewire card to do your editing on the computer.Included Software: 3.0 StarsThe software does the work easily but lacks some features. I recommend trying a few other shareware versions of other products before you settle into the provided software.Recommended Updates:Sony Handycam Camcorder Value Kit ($80) -Includes Sony Carrying Case and an Extra BatteryThe case will keep your investment protected. The extra battery allows you to keep filming while your other battery charges.Ambico Lithium-Ion Battery Charger ($49) -This kit allows you to plug the battery in the car charger or at home in a standard outlet. If you are going to be filming for an extended period of time, consider purchasing at least one extra battery and the charger. The Sony Kit provides the extra battery.Sony DV Editing Kit ($89) -This kit is called EZ Editor. The kit gives you an internal PCI two-port firewire card, a firewire cable, and Pinnacle Studio 7 SE. The software is very easy to use, and very effective. You can upgrade the software to a more professional feel for about $49 online. The installation of the card is easy, the software is simple and has a multitude of features and is 100% compatible with the camera.Summary:This camera is great all around. It has every port for input and output that you would want (under current standards). The instructions are GREAT. Thank goodness they finally developed a manual written in English -- and English only! Now you don't have to flip around trying to find the portions that you understand.I know I have pushed a few accessories here. I'm not a salesman or a Sony representative. My feeling, however, is that accessorizing makes the camera. This camera is nice by itself but is much more convenient once you add the things that make your life easier.Each person may need different accessories (which is why they aren't included in the camera package) so use the information provided here to help you decide if you need these accessories or not.I would recommend that you take the time to step through the owners manual and test each feature that they walk you through. It will prevent you from introducing yourself to the feature at a time when you'd rather be filming. If you purchase the carrying case, the manual fits snug into the front pocket. Keep it there and reference it.Lastly, I recommend buying a warranty with your camera. Cleanings are recommended every 6 months, this is still a new technology and the warranty doesn't cost that much. I purchased my camera at Best Buy with the warranty. I can bring my camera into Best Buy for a free cleaning as often as I like. I have unlimited repair or replacement of my product should it need replaced. I don't usually buy these warranties, but when you spend this much on a camera, consider this insurance!
Initially, this was a good remote as far as universal remotes go. The screen is cool to watch, until you set the remote down and realize that the slightest vibration causes it to come on. This really destroys battery life, and we have only been able to go slightly more than a week between battery replacements. If you have Tivo or one of the other lesser PVRs, I don't suggest this remote. When skipping commercials, the remote powers off just when you need to hit the play button again, causing you to blast right past the beginning of your program. I thought that this could be overcome by skipping commercials at a higher or slower speed, but the variations in commercial strings and length proved me wrong. The built in Tivo commands didn't have a now playing list button, and there wasn't an obvious choice left to assign it to without losing another feature, because the Kameleon won't let you assign functions to several buttons on any screen. Finally, after a couple of weeks, I have already noticed that part of the screen pops when touched, as if the material is deciding that it doesn't like to depress at that location. I am returning this remote primarily for the battery issue, but the other issues sealed the deal.
I'll start off by saying I wish I'd gotten an iPod Shuffle. But I've got this working now, so I'll keep it for 6 months and then maybe get the iPod.I'll start with the positive aspects of the Zen Nano:1) It is cute and lightweight2) It has a radio3) It is easy to forward through the albums and songs4) It holds about 20 albumsThe negative aspects are:1) You can't easily download iTunes songs into the Nano. You have to burn the iTunes files onto cd then rip them into Windows Media Player. Unfortunately, the song titles and album information doesn't copy, so you have to either type it in or click "find more info" and hope that it will copy it from the internet. Sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn't.2) If you don't get the software upgrade, your Nano will eventually not power on. So you MUST go to http://www.creative.com/ and get the upgrades for the Nano Plus when you first get it. I didn't and lost all the music I had on it when I finally did the upgrade. It has worked fine since I got the updated software.3) The headphones aren't good enough, so you'll probably want to get different ones.4) The software it comes with is a little confusing to work with. So I download the music using Windows Media Player, then use the Creative software to organize the folders.So in conclusion, if you do not buy music from iTunes and will only be downloading from cds, then this player is fine. But if you have a lot of iTunes files, it will be better to get an iPod.
good deal you get the photo paper and ink in one pack its the larger ink cartridges too I like it
I've really enjoyed this lens so far. It's performed very well and is a very versatile lens. A good option if you can't afford the more expensive options. Tamron also handled the rebate very quickly, well ahead of the time frames tey mentioned.
I ordered 100 of these and after using over half of them have not had one bad disc yet so I ordered 300 more. I am sure there is better media to be had but not for $.30 delivered to your house and printable. My only complaint is that the media is not hub printable.
Garmin Streetpilot c550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorThis product works as good as you need any GPS to work. It is easy to set up and has an excellent mapping system installed and the on screen prompts let you do anything you would need to do with it.This Garmin's bluetooth linked right up with my Motorola Razr and installed my entire phonebook for automatic dialing.It is very intuitive if you make a change to the route and instantly recalculates the rest of the way to your destination from the detour.I know this product is discontinued, but I would look for the replacement model from Garmin, if a 550c is no longer available.It is so easy to use without installing the window mount with the optional beanbag mount which is very stable in all driving conditions.
My first impresion are great. The cam loocks fine, plenty of control...more than you can manage, i think. I'have only tried automatic mode (sorry ,i'm learning the manual) and the pics i took are explendid, nice grey scale, definition, focus, magnnific and realistic colours......The manual is 200 pages&iexcl;&iexcl;&iexcl;, but you really learn what do you have.I'didn't enjoy so much with photography , since 25 years ago, developing my own pics, of my old OM-1. Now the quality of digital imagin is smilar, and in many cases superior, and with the help of a picture program you really can touch the sky.I rate this cam in a 95% by the quality of the pics it gaves and the optical...i really think impresive.If u like photography and you are a creative person, you would like this cam.
I got one of these for my photography class since I love to take photos. This is by far the easiest camera to use. Functions are easy to comphrehend and it takes SUPERB pictures. It is a bit old since new models have came out but it is still a great buy and definitely a steal for the poor professionals or beginners :).
Since I'm so new to photography with a real camera, I can't add anything to product reviews that's already been said. I can say there's a 190-page manual with this thing, so I have a ton of reading to do. :-)Specifically, I wanted to comment on Ritz Camera. On the "Where's My Stuff" page, there weren't any updates, so I was happily surprised to find a box from Georgia on my front stoop this morning! A whole 3 day turnaround.Incredible experience. Looking forward to learning how to most effectively use the Speedlight.
This is my first Universal Remote Control purchase, but I can assure you that the next time I need a remote control, I will be this product again. For Sony products, it automatically recognized the TV and DVD Player. And configuring our GE VCR was equally simple. Now I don't have the clutter of multiple remote controls which gives me a free hand to hold my favorite adult beverage...excellent!!!
I recently bought a new 2nd generation 80gb zune player and after reviewing different armbands I saw no clear cut winner. So I took a chance based on the reviews from Amazon (which rarely lets me down) and overall I'm happy with my decision. The armband fits around the 2nd generation zune perfectly. The buttons are easy to access and the velcro snap at the top ensures that the zune is staying put. Like my nano armband, the velcro is striped (velcro patches are spaced apart) so you have to mate up with one of those stripes when wearing it around your arm but it has not been a problem for me or my wife (I've got average sized arms and my wife's are average girl arms). I have not tried the belt clip so I cannot provide any feedback for that. The one problem I have with this design is the bottom hole in the sleeve covers most of the zune's input jack so you'll have to shove some of the neoprene aside when connecting it to the computer. I cannot imagine how this was missed during the design but it's the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.
Uniden BP-38 GMRS/FMS radio batteries:These are the right type for my radios (yea!). Some of the stock seems stale. I ordered some of these and the date codes were 1-2 years old right out of the box. They seem to wear out every few years, for me. For comparison, I went to a national chain store and their stock was 2 years old and twice as much $$$.EDIT: I charged them fully. One of them dies after an hour of use (the one with the older date).
There's hardly any comments to make on this case. It closes and opens with a snap. It carries 2 dvds securely in each side of the case.There's a clear plastic sheet that's wrapped around on the outside, so you can slip in a titled sheet.Because of the plastic, you get a sheen on what ever you place in there.
Bought to connect my PC to my tv in another room. Very poor signal, have to reduce my refresh rate to 59 and disable hdmi audio in 1080p to keep it from flickering every few seconds and even then black areas get this flickering green static sometimes. It's tolerable for the price but I'm definitely looking for a different one to do the job so I would not recommend it.
Purchased this as my fingers are pretty large. Works ok but keep in mind it is small. I have a small lowepro camera case that holds my ipod tuch 4 and its Belkin grip edge case quite handy for active transport and protection with belt velcro loop attatchment (very secure). If I slide my ipod into the case with the stylus connected to the earjack port it fits in no problem. You CANNOT reach the entire ipod screen when this is connected to the earjack. You get most of it but for the area near the top you need to pull it out from the jack port. Somewhat of a hassle.
Was pleased to see this filter arrived on time and had no packaging issues. This warming filter is not only great for portraits, but is also good for adding warmth to landscape scenes. Filter arrived with no scuffs or scratches, and with all Tiffen filters it attaches to the lens smoothly. I would highly recommend this filter!
It's a great video camara with awesome quality considering the size. We have a 55" screen tv and we can plug it in and the video looks great. One thing I have discovered is not to record in zoom too long the picture is a bit more grainy. That aside, very simple to work, handy to carry along for unsuspecting camera moments. The only disappointment was that it does not hold an actual 60 mins of filming time more like 49 mins. That's why I don't rate it a 5 star. Otherwise great!
This film ensures the best photo experience ever. Even if you are not a pro, your pictures will be devoloped with the best color, and contrast a photograph will offer. This film is especially good for zoom cameras.
I am a college student who bought this to save large data, music, and movie files. Since I am studying video game development I have a tendency to use hard drive space quickly. The main requirements I had prior to buying any external drive was it had to interface with both my Mac PowerPC G4 running Tiger 10.4, and an HP Laptop running XP2. It also must have both firewire and USB compatibility (HP did not have firewire ports.)Setup was easy, only had to plug it into the Mac (used firewire) and the external automatically appeared on the desktop, same with the HP (via USB.) On default the Seagate is formatted in Microsoft OS, however that presented no problems for me, even on the Mac. Despite what the box may have said I did not reformat or even partition the external drive with Window/Mac only segments. I did discover when hooked to the HP it came pre-installed with its own set of auto-backup software. I installed it initially only to never use it, and as a result, deleted the software later.My one and only complaint about this unit is the inability to run USB and firewire at the same time. On the bottom of the unit is a slot and included in the box are two different components that fit into it. One is a two port USB; the other is two-port firewire. This makes it impossible for me to hook up both computers at the same time unless it's via USB (which the Mac happily does as well.) Swapping them out is exceptionally easy making it an annoyance rather than a hindrance.I was skeptical going into this since it seemed that the vast majority of other comparable units were considerably more expensive, however I am extremely happy with the Seagate. Both the HP and Mac interface flawlessly with the drive, and in the case of the Mac, it doesn't matter whether its firewire or USB. If it weren't for the swapping of USB - firewire I would be giving this 5 stars.
Coupler was well packaged, arrived in a timely fashion and was good quality. Highly recommend and would buy from again.
My husband bought me the 2 GB and himself the 1GB. Great product for a great price. Love how it is small and with a colorscreen. Only drawback is that you can not listen to it while it is charging. Battery life is insane!!
Fast shipping by seller and received exactly as advertised.Installed in computer easily and quickly and works fine.Improved my old computer's performance.Be sure and follow directions that come with chips for proper method of installation.
I bought an ipod mini about a year and a half ago. This was the worst purchase of my life! Never buy this ipod. The menu button stopped working(this is the most used button- ipod mini is not functional without it!) and the play/pause button stopped working. I took it into an apple store to the genius bar(where they "fix" products) and all they told me was that i could get a new ipod with a 10% discount if i give them my mini to recycle. I'm not sure what new mp3 i'll get, but it won't be an apple.
I was really sketch on whether or not to just buy the points on xbox.com or on amazon, and I'm glad I went with amazon. From past experiences, xbox has been a huge hassel to work with and I can definitely say I don't regret using amazon.
In searching around the web I found many links listing the Belkin AV24000connectors as solderless. However [...] did not advertise solder orsolderless. I found one review by the "Speark Wire Guy" and I agree withhim that these plugs are not designed for crimping but appear to bedesigned for use with solder.If you are comfortable with using a soldering iron these connectors areexcellent. When soldering use a high heat setting and hobby vice clamps,alligator clips or pliers. This prevents excessive heat from traveling toand possibly weakening the leaf spring contact at the opposite end of thebanana plug. The advantage of soldering is that soldering insures thewires are not loosend because of vibration or movement resulting in adegraded signal.I like the fact that these banana plugs are precisely made and fitsnugly into the speaker or amplifier terminals so they are not easilypulled out. Another thing to consider is this connectors extend 1.25"out from the speaker terminal and may interfere with the wall or mounton some surround speakers. The suppliers of this product were a bitslow about shipping. I found this the Belkin AV24000 PUREAV BananaPlugs to be of very good quality and value. Only flaw is lack ofinformation from Belkin and product packaging on how to install thewires into this item.
I have a Dell all-in-one that I've had for about 7 years and it's a fantastic machine, but the ink cartridges through Dell are outrageous. I've always been afraid to try off-brand or refurnished ink cartridges for fear of messing the printer up. I finally decided I had to give it a try recently when I went on Dell and found that 1 of each, colored and B&W;, would have cost me close to $100!!! I came to Amazon and searched. I couldn't find a deal on both color and B&W; at one place so I had to split them up. But I went ahead and made the purchases. I haven't really done any picture printing and I suppose I might notice a difference there if I did, but otherwise I have not noticed any difference, and so far my all-in-one is functioning normally. I still worry that one could encounter a problem with these refurnished cartridges, but at this point I'm satisfied and willing to go forward as not only can't I afford Dell's prices, but even if I could they are ridiculous and it's become the principle of the thing.This cartridge didn't work out for me after all. It wasn't in my printer very long before it and my printer quit working. I had a terrible time. I finally ordered a cartridge from Dell and thankfully, my printer started working again.
Brought this Sony VRD-MC1 to transfer DV tapes to DVD...was hoping to getting an easy to use recorder. So far, I'm not very happy with the unit. The good: It is easy to use, it records great, and quality of the copies is just as if I was watching from the DV tape, no loss in quality during transfer. Now the Bad: the problem I am having is the DVD-R does not play in all the different DVD players I have. The electronic industry does not make it easy for consumers... I don't understand why they have to have so many different formats out there. What were they thinking???? When they decided to have DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW why the (-) and (+)? Why can't they just have one common format! For the DVD to play on my players, the only format that will work for me is the DVD+RW, I have spent a small fortune so far on the different types of disc to find the one that will work. I know, It may not be the VRD-MC1's fault and it is my other DVD players at fault but the issue I have is that a friend of mine has the older Sony model recorder that this model replaced and his DVD-R plays fine in my machine. And the kicker is...it wouldn't play in the most expensive player I have...a BOSE system! It will play in the cheaper machines but not the BOSE. Go figure.If anyone knows a trick to getting this thing to work please chime in! And by the way, I am finalizing the disc as instructed. I have tried to call Sony support and they are useless, I was transfer twice and put on hold for 45 minutes before I gave up! I have an email support tag going on that I have not heard back from yet, very bad taste in my mouth on Sony products with the last two purchases I have made. Sony has fallen from my list as a vendor to turn to for electronics...not only are the products starting to be inferior but there support SUCK! I am giving this a poor rating due to Sony's support!This is one reason why I do not like purchasing over the internet...Amazon was great with price and I got the produce in the time frame stated but when you have issues, you are kind of stuck! If I brought this from a store I would have returned it by now! By the time I get this issue/problem solved...it may be too late to return to Amazon.
Much better value than the ones available from Quantum...does the job and are well builtbe careful not to crank them down as you can easily dent the light stand legs making it a bit hard to collapse them (we did on one ;-)
I have a lousy sense of direction and just moved to a new city for Graduate School. Having TomTom to navigate is a tremendous boon. It helps me get where i'm going very reliably and for much less than other navigation systems. I have not tried any of the real-time weather or traffic services and cannot comment on their effectiveness or accuracy. For me, TomTom One has been a purchase that I haven't regretted.
Bought this camera 11/06 as "refurb" from Amazon for great price. Other than a few fingerprints, camera was in new condition. I have a Sony FX1 HDV camera ($3000) and wanted a second HDV camera that I could intercut with on 2-camera shoots. The BabyCam, as I call it, fits the bill perfectly. Great video, close color match to its bigger brother, incredibly tiny and light--just a wonderful all-around camera. Stills are what you would expect from a 4-megapixel camera--not state-of-the-art, but good enough for pretty much anything. The still flash is unbelievably strong.Only negatives:(1) No audio headset monitor out (don't care--not needed)(2) No audio in, unless you buy special Sony microphone (again, don't care)(3) Still tape-based, when long-term trend will be to flash memory or hard disk memory. But that's a ways off.EDIT: 26 January 07--Camera hardware malfunction after a few days, sent back to Amazon, credited only $400!!! As of today, I am assured by customer service ((800) 201-7575) that full refund will be coming soon.Bought another identical HC3 from eBay, so I guess that shows I love the camera. Hey, these things are complicated inside, and sometimes something breaks, but I've had exceptional success with Sony video gear for many years, and no worries. Besides, I bought it as a "refurb" and I suspect it had this problem from day one (intermittent playback failure).BTW there are two new cameras out to replace this one. If you need a mic in and headphone out, go for the more expensive one, but if you want a knockabout camera that works really, really well, this one is terrific. Maybe you can find one for a steal, now that it's being replaced...EDIT 13 Feb 07--Good old Amazon sent me a full refund after all.Again, this is a great camera. NOTE: One of the hits against it was the lack of a microphone-in port. Apparently that issue has been laid to rest--look on eBay or elsewhere for Sony's "VMC-K100" adapter, $20. It's a little pillbox that sits on the Sony hotshoe and has a mic-in port on the side.
Last year I had purchased a Spectare Keypix and the photo quality was terrible. So I wasn't expecting better quality from this product but I was pleasantly surprised. The picture quality is very good. I will probably purchase more of them.
I finally got on the itunes bandwagon and was listening to my collection through the computer. But I wanted to be able to listen in the kitchen or bedroom or out on the patio from time to time without investing in an mp3 player. So I researched wireless speakers and found some proaudio reviews that were favorable to the AW-811. Once it arrived I set it up in five minutes and honestly could not have designed a better sound solution for my purpose and my budget.
This is the best 1 grant I have ever spent, and its worth every single cent. Quality is top notch, looks are stylish and elegant.
I have a Microsoft Sidewinder joystick and this didn't work for me. Don't know why. Windows Vista Ultimate would not recognize that anything was connected to the USB port. Your mileage may vary.
The lock got jammed the very first time I tried to use it and it took 10 minutes to pry it off my laptop.The previous Kensington combo lock I bought is also starting to jam.Stay away.------Update: I bought the Belkin cable lock instead, also available on Amazon (Belkin F8E550-CMK Notebook Security Lock, Master-Keyed), and I am happy with it.It's a bit bulkier (it uses a small standard padlock instead of Kensington's custom lock integrated with the cable) but it is much easier to use and it is built better.No more struggling with the jammed Kensington locks...
I purchased from 1 Stop Outlet - these are Inkjet White NOT Shiny Silver. The other sellers may be more accurate, but for the item I received, the wrapping (which obscured the label on the packaging underneath it) says Shiny Silver, but the actual packaging states as well as the reality is that these are Inkjet White. This may not matter for everyone, but if your labeling strategy requires the shiny silver surface then do not order these! Amazon also sells another Shiny Silver Verbatim DVD-R 50-disc spindle as a different item - seeVerbatim Shiny Silver DataLife Plus 8x DVD-R Spindle, 50 Discs. It costs slightly more, but worth it in IMHO to get what you ordered!
I replaced the Monster Cable Performer 500 speaker cable I was using for my guitar cabinet with this one and I am AMAZED. I can actually hear a difference in my tone. I play extreme heavy metal and use a Bogner Uberschall with Uberkab. My lows got tighter, my highs got brighter, I can actually hear the definition in my picking. I didn't change a thing on the amplifier! This is one awesome cable. Now I can't wait to get the SP1000 cables I ordered for my rack!
The Bearcat BC72XLT arrived promptly. It is easy to use and the reception is really great except my local police have moved to much higher UHF so I cant get those.
I needed a flash bracket for my Canon 30D that would hold my 580ex and 430ex flashes. I tried the Bogen-Manfrotto flash bracket, but that was made strickly for use on a tripod because it will not stay tightened if you move around.This bracket comes with the external mount flash cord and remote shutter cord that would cost $120 if you bought both from Canon. So the bracket is sort of "free".I did find that I needed to remove the remote shutter release in order to unlock the bottom latch on the mini flash tripod, then reattached the release.I also found that the shutter release has a "hair trigger". I also own the Canon shutter release which is much easier to press half way down and stop to engage the auto focus.The camera mount on this bracket allows the camera to move in a slide track and turn 90 degrees for portrait shots. It has a lever that locks the camera in this position, but there is no lock for the "normal" camera position.This bracket also comes with a cloth case, but no instructions.BOTTOM LINE: This bracket has several minor design flaws mentioned above, but for this amount of money, it was well worth it for me.
I found this camcorder works great with a Mac -- but you have to download and install two pieces of software first: (1) MPEG Streamclip for Mac OS X, which is free. Do an Internet search for the URL. (2) the MPEG-2 codeck for Quicktime form the Apple online store ($20); Quicktime Pro ($30) might also be required--not sure. I already have it. After installing both pieces of software, connect to the camcorder through the USB connection. The camcorder will show up as a hard drive "No Name." Find your video files on "No Name" and drag them to your Mac. Then use Steamclip to open your movie files. I use these settings: compressor h264 when converting to either .mov or mpeg-4. I get beautiful results.The camcorder itself is great to use. Video is high quality. Even the 120 X digital zoom was not really so bad. The sound is terrific. Menus are easy to navigate, but I tend to forget where some settings are. Am getting better with practice.
A while back now I purchased a Visor Deluxe. I was extremely happy with it...except for the flimsy nearly useless case it came with...so I decided to check out other options. Low and behold, Amazon.com had this spicy little number (ok...so it isn't spicy at all) for an extremely reasonable price. Low price and zipper access (as in, being able to open the case with a zipper...ahem) were my two major criteria for purchasing a case. This has both. I am very pleased with it and even found the little battery/pen holders to be useful. I can almost use it as a wallet...but after consolidating as much as possible it still isn't quite big enough. So bottom line: excellent at protecting your PDA without taking a chunk outta your wallet BUT not a substitute for said wallet.
I bought this card from another online storefront, but I am trying to warn others of how unreliable this card is. YOU WILL LOSE ALL OF YOUR DATA EVENTUALLY! It happened to me twice! It works fine for the first couple of weeks or possibly months, but the card will ultimately fail and take everything stored inside with it. It does not perform as specified, the card is slow for HD recording (no way it is truly class 6), and the RMA service is a joke. When my first card failed, I had to contact A-Data of Taiwan because this was the only email address listed on their website. They took 2 weeks to respond to my emails, and even then I didn't receive any response about sending the card in, just worthless tips and troubleshooting inquiries. After almost 2 months, A-Data finally updated their page with contact email for USA customer service, and I was finally able to contact someone that spoke English and got my card RMA'ed. Unfortunately, the second card died on me too after a month.The positive reviews you see around the net are only there because people put up reviews after using the card for only a week or less. This card is a disposable, and will fail after using it for a while longer. Do not use it for vacation photos, family pictures, once in a lifetime events or anything. You won't even be able to backup your data in time because it will fail WHILE you are taking photos/video. Even the NAND chips completely fail, so you can't salvage anything with professional data recovery service.
I got the idea of purchasing this remote from my older brother. One Christmas, my sister-in-law bought him the Sony RM-AV300 because he's been lusting after one for a long time. He has a monster home theatre systems complete with 2 amplifiers, 2 DVD recorders, Receiver, big screen LCD etc. So for him to get all of his components on one remote was pretty much a gift from heaven. After two weeks, he finally had his remote set up exactly how he wanted it.Now, while I'm not in my brother's league, I have an above average home theater system in my living, and in my bedroom, and in my office. Yeah, you can classify that as a bit of an overkill, but I like it. Then I had the same problem as my brother with a million and one remotes, so I had to consolidate and choose to purchase not one, but two of these remote, one for my living room and one for my bedroom.When I first opened the remote, I was a bit intimidate. The instructions are dense, like stereo instructions from the 1970s. I followed the quick guide which stressed choosing the PC method in configuring the remote, using the wizard. Using the wizard is an absolute mess! Don't do it. Enter your different remote individually, because the wizard will automatically take you from each remote preset (if it can find it), and then send you through the Xpress settings (whether you want to or not) and then afterwards will it download all of the data to the remote. The bad part about the wizard is that once you get into it, you can not get out of it until you completed the whole process. It sucks! To make matters worse, after I got done with the wizard, the remote did not control any of the components.After cussing for a solid 20 minutes, I went into the PC, totally ignoring the wizard this time, and edited each component remote. Boy, can we talk about easy. Yes you are going to have to program each button, but at least this way, you will have all the buttons you want. the remote also gives you 12 buttons that you can program and label as you want them. You can even program and use the buttons that the component preset did NOT use, although you can not label it anything you want, you can still use it. The Alias function, a function where you can operate a component when your remote is using the display for another component, is literally the click of two buttons using the PC. I tell you, I love it.The reason I'm giving it 4 stars and not 5 is because the instructions are horribly written.
Follow the instructions and you will get premium results. I've seen a few complaints about this product from people who apparently didn't bother to read the directions. It DOES matter, but is completely simple. Just go in straight lines instead of using a circular motion. I have a 30" monitor an I am always getting small spots of coffee, or who knows what on it. I have made the mistake in the past of trying to use water or worse, a glass cleaner. This product works perfectly and makes my monitor look like new. I highly recommend it.
I like it better than my pz-70 you can get to manuel fast
I got great reception with this but it regularly loses contact with the power source. Twisting the thing around trying to get some juice while driving is a real drag.
This is the last series (thru 21) where you can stop action frame by frame at 1/30th of a second (for things like gymnastics, tennis golf). Sony's new HD cameras eliminated this feature.
I'm up & running after one day of tinkering with the software & hardware. I E-Mialed support twice because I had concerns of the negative reviews I read in Amazon.com. They replyed the next day. Their assistance was very helpful. I'm happy to say that I don't see ANY problems with this unit. I'm very happy after one day of working out the complexities of the Riot. I don't need USB 2.0. The transfer rates are very fast with 1.10. Beside how many users have 2.0 at this time. I don't. I use the XP OS and everything installed & works correctly. I'm stoked about storing my ENTIRE (400) CD collection on the RIOT. I thought about this purchase for a long time. I hope others out there are as pleased as I am with this unit.Since May 3rd on my first review . I have become very pleased with this unit. Although I must say the customer service is HORRIBLE. The tech rep John did not get back for many days. When he did the information was useless. So I was on my own to figure out thier awful software V. 7.1. I am still wondering how muhch cleaup I need to do.You Must download all the new swoftware revisons. Otherwise you will be a very unhappy camper,. Also pack your X-mas stocking with the Seennheiser HDC 451. This noise guard earphone will increase your listening pleasure immensely. I have also bought the Ipod 20 GB Ipod for Windows. Finally Music Match has made available a download for the 7.5R Music Match. I have only used it for 1 day. But, it seems to clear up the many prblems with V.7.1. I purchased the Plus upgrade with the radio option. Also for [the money} you can get all the revisions that become available. I hope they got this right. But remember it took Riot several months to get up to speed.This is the price we pay for being the first to purchase a new product.
Great price for value. Great optics and features.One complaint of others is at higher rez gets grainier. Just like print Film to me, I expect that. It takes good light to get good pictures, physics has not changed.I always wanted a Leica and this is the closest I will get to owning one. It feels good in my hand as well. I am having a blast with it.I recommend it and have fun with it. It is a great camera.
These are great headphones/ear buds. They're comfortable on the ears but don't invade the ear space. They are a little difficult to work around when I'm trying to answer the phone with them on, plus if you wear glasses, which I do to work on the computer, they get in the way. But the sound is great!
It make no sense to purchase high quality lens and not protect them with a filter. I have this filter on all my lens and they work perfect to protect my quality lens.
This is an actual sh-s183l. However, its description is so vague. It easily makes buyers thought it is just a bunch of dvdrw black bezel. I only pulled the trigger when I got confirmation from customer service that this is an actual samsung dvd burner.I bought it when it was $39.99 included shipping (no tax), so it is very good value comparing with newegg.It is bulk, oem, but amazon includes sata cable, power adapter and software (nero). It is a surprised bonus.About quality, I only burned 2 dvd so far. I am not interesting in scanning, so I don't give comment on this aspect. I just say, it works well. If you need more insight scanning and testing, you may look into enthusiastic websites such as cdfreaks for more info.
Apple products are ahead of the rest. Their software is not an accident waiting to happen, unlike the competition. The software works together without freezing or crashing. Safari is the best virus protection out there. The machine comes with a firewall. Apple is proactive, rather than reactive. OSX operates smoothly. It is better than I expected. I have owned an imac G4 for over a year, and no problems. The software is by far superior to windows. For those of you who think these machines are too expensive, the basic equipment is standard rather than an upgrade. The monitor resolution is excellent. With eye tv, this could replace your entertainment system. Buy it! You won't be sorry!
I am very happy with my Navigon 7100. While all GPS units have their flaws, I give it 5 stars because I think it has way more features for comparable units.What I like most: I get very good accurate directions with the "fast" setting, with arrival time being very accurate. The spoken directions, although not flawlwss, are loud and clear, but could be better (loud radio) with a front facing speaker. You get ample warning to turn, and the progress bar and arrow in the lower left corner is almost idiotproof. It will take the guesswork out of where the turn is. The roads are broken down nicely, one section at a time.If you take a wrong turn, it quickly reroutes you back on course, but for some reason, if you "block" certain roads in the turn by turn directions, it takes too long to reroute.Reality view is my favorite feature. It will guide you when you approach confusing road splits with arrows and signage! The lane assist is also very helpful in confusing areas.I've also been through a few tunnels, and to my surprise, I was tracked very accurately, with no loss of signal.The free lifetime traffic subscription, was a big edge over the competition for me. I do find you need the external antenna most of the time, but I don't mind because I hide it by leaving it wrapped around my rearview mirror, and then just plug it in when I need it. This prevents an ugly wire showing, as only a few inches can be seen. It works very well, giving you all warnings that are available. You can't avoid and reroute all the warnings, so what I have found to work very well is, I "ignore" all the yellow (slow traffic, etc) warnings, and I "avoid" all the red (major) warnings. Yes, sometimes you DO get rerouted onto small roads, but like my wife said...going slow is better than not going at all!The POI's (points of interest) are extremely helpful. I find most that I look for, even small shops and stores. On a recent trip to Myrtle Beach, it had no problem finding individual outlet shops, a Nissan dealer that I needed, restaurants, and it also found "Dollywood" easily.I really like the Zagats, which contain ratings, reviews, prices, phone number, address, and of course...how to get there.The screen is very bright, and looks good with 3D, and the mount is very secure, and can turn to face either driver or passenger.The most needed menu items (POI's, night view, traffic, etc), are one touch away, which is very important.The speed limit warning is also nice to have. I don't see many posted signs anymore on major roads (I wonder why?), so knowing the limit, and sticking to a certain cutoff will help you avoid a ticket.What don't I like about it?It takes too long to initially receive satellite coverage...close to 5 minutes for me when I first turn it on. That's too long to lock in.Also, the touchscreen sensitivity, although improved with the latest software update, could still be more sensitive.Some people (my daughter included) don't take the time to read the online manual, and never know all the features, or how it works.What I found even more helpful is...take the unit in the house, put it on night view to save battery life, and play around with it on the couch! This is invaluable, as you don't need to be on the road. You can try different route settings, restaurants, POI's, etc.The pros far outweigh the cons. This is a winner and a great GPS!
Let me start out by stating that I'm a professional photographer and I only buy B+W filters. However, I have two experiences to share. One is regarding the type of filter and the other is purchasing from NY based companies. Rest assured that I have based my rating on the filter and not the merchant.Regarding the filter:I've rated this particular filter as only 4 stars because it is not one of B&Ws; MRC filters which deserve 5 stars. Basically, their MRC filters have multiple coatings that reduce reflections (like most glass elements in your lens) while this particular filter does not. I highly recommend MRC filters especially when using high quality lenses. If you've paid a small fortune you don't want to skimp on the filter as the old "Weakest-link-in-the-chain" analogy definitely applies here. I found this out the hard way when I decided to save money and skip multi-coating on my second pair of glasses. When watching a movie I could see my eyes reflecting back at me via the uncoated lenses I was wearing!Regarding NY based electronics retailers:I accidentally ordered this exact filter (I assumed I was ordering the MRC version) on amazon through the third-party seller, cambridgeworld1 on January 30th of 2011. Luckily, amazon sent me a cancelation notice yesterday (2/4/11) explaining that it was due to the item being "out of stock". However, as I write this review, cambridgeworld1 is still showing this item as in-stock. So... what's my point?After 10 years of purchasing camera gear from several NY based merchants, I finally narrowed down my orders to one establishment - B&H; Photo Video. The reason for this is that I've found almost all of the NY based photo stores that I've dealt with (6 or 7 of the majors) to engage in somewhat less than honorable business practices in one form or another. And I've been purchasing camera gear from NY since 1994.Now, B&H; is not perfect. They're not the cheapest and they close down too often for my liking (religious observances, I believe.) but I never have to worry about sketchy claims regarding product availability or pricing like some of the others. However, a few years ago, in my pursuit of the perfect merchant - yes, I know there's no such thing - my gaze turned to amazon and I've never looked back. Until now!Foolishly, perhaps, I've ignored my past "direct" experiences with amazon's third-party sellers due to amazon's great customer service. However, this recent order has made me rethink that practice and it's partly amazon's fault by not providing an avenue for leaving third-party feedback regarding cancelations. If I'm wrong on this one I'd appreciate someone pointing it out.If I'm correct on this feedback issue then it's rather disconcerting. Just think about it! You're a third-party seller that decides to show a product as available that isn't (I'm not saying cambridgeworld1 did this as I have no way to know). But you do so because you know that if you happen to get the item in stock then you'll make a sale. If it doesn't arrive on time then you simply cancel the order at the last minute and avoid a bad rating from the buyer even though you've left them hanging for a week.From now on, I think I'll order from amazon as long as it's directly from them or the third-party seller is B&H.; If not then I'll order directly from B&H; or walk into my local Samy's Camera here in Los Angeles.ckEDIT: I just received a call from cambridgeworld1 today (3/10/11) stating that the item was back in stock and available if I was still interested. That's 34 days since they canceled my order! Why is this significant, you ask? Because I've checked on this item several times over the past weeks since I posted my review above and every time they showed either 1 or 2 left in stock.
I love the durability and convenience of the casing, and the drive itself is tiny. Very pleased.
The replacement battery is the same as the real one, so you get the same long lasting quality as you expect from Canon. I had initially purchased an off brand but found it was not worth the price savings as it lasted only a short time.
I foud the converter has many damages in each side of it. Unfortunately, I was using my office as a shippment address for this product and they received it. I was out and came to the office more than one week later. When went to home with the converter I found the converter something like very used one. I was trying to return it and pay the shippment but the return due was past, althought I should not pay the returning shippment because it is not my problem.Now, I using that converter with some improvising.
I bought this machine at Comp USA on sale for cheap. Tossed in a Geforce 4 card and I was ready to rock. Like the user said above.... it doesn't come with system disks. What you are supposed to do is burn them when u use the computer. I guess it's a little cheap on Sony's part making the consumer burn his/her own system disks, but hey, blank CDs and DVDs are cheap and I'd rather save a few hundred bucks.
I needed 1/4" tape for a patch bay - this is it, it's fine, a bit hard to work with but it is what it is.
Great price, does the job, not really that easy, secure nor versatile. Still, I manages to place these plugs on different gauge wires successfully.
Ifound this product easy to use I am a leagely blind individual and yet i could take good pics with it which i could not do with a plain camra will recommend to my friends
This battery is an okay replacement for the original Dell battery (it also appears to be one of the few out there). However, be aware of a couple of things before buying.First, the battery is larger than the original by approximately 4cm (1 1/2 inches). Thus it does not fit flush with the laptop (like the original), and protrudes by the 4cm.Second, when not connected to an ac source and the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator on my laptop says the battery life is a little over 5 hours. In reality...the battery lasts about 2 hours before the laptop shuts down (about 1.5 hours if you're watching videos online or running a few applications at the same time).
Don't know if others have this problem, but when we play a music CD, we get audio-drop outs- sometimes many on one CD. This happens on many CDs, even brand new ones, which all play fine on our computers and other players. Occasional burps with DVDs but that's rare. Still trying to determine if there's a way to adjust the sensitivity, though we can't find it. I recommend it with reservations.UPDATE IN APRIL 2005: NEVER could fix the audio cd issue. Plays DVD movies wonderfully well... SUCKS on music CDs.
I had an older pair of binoculars, much larger, that I assumed were "just the way it is" when it came to finding objects and bringing them into focus. Surprise! These smaller binoculars are so easy to focus! I am very pleased with their size, weight, and overall ease of use.
This fit my fathers 2006 Ford Escape perfectly. Very inexpensive and shipping was very fast.BTW- if you don't have the &#34;special tool&#34; to take the stock stereo out, a wire hanger will do the trick.
I decided to buy these after having installed four of the Polk audio db651s 6.5" speakers in my Honda Civic. I was very impressed with the sound quality of the Polk speakers I had bought before and needed a tweeter replacement.These things sound incredible. They really compliment the four Polk db651 6.5" speakers I have already installed. Crystal clear highs, incredible clarity, and the build quality is very solid. I was going to by a cheap off brand pair but am very glad I went with these instead.Now the bad..these things were a PAIN to install but that is not really the manufacturer/sellers fault. I have a 96' Civic which had a speaker system by 'Acoustic Research'. It required a lot of jerry rigging to install these correctly. I'm not sure if this is some type of after market system or an OEM system but these Polk tweeters just didn't fit. I was forced to cut up the old tweeter mount to make them fit properly. Also I bought a standard Honda speaker harness thinking it would fit the wiring but the stock wiring harness was completely different. I had to run speaker wire from the stock harness to the ends on these speakers which works but was a bit disappointed that I wasted $10 for a speaker harness that doesn't fit.In conclusion I'd highly recommend buying these but just be warned that like most after market products you'll probably be forced to do some jerry rigging to get them to fit right. On a side note you can't beat these prices! Crutchfield, Frys, and some other retailers want $100+ for these! At $60 these things are a steal! Thanks Amazon!
It started out good until your broadcom wireless dies. I found out it is a common problem with the DV6000 series containing AMD chips.I sent it back to HP and they returned it in about 5 days and I thought everything was good....not so fast.They upgraded the bios to a version that makes the fan run at a slow speed non-stop (VERY ANNOYING) because the processor runs hot and kills the wireless adapter and system board. This also wears the battery out faster.HP forums are filled with people angry at HP's unwillingness to actually FIX the problem.Tech suppport basically laughed at me because they said in a nut shell "it is kind of a lame reason to send it back for the fan".I did not send it back a second time because I'm in IT and I know it is a bios issue. They also removed the previous bios versions so you can not downgrade and then lie to you and say there is no way to downgrade.Just to get HP to even call me back the second time i had to send a letter to the board of directors and various media outlets.HP sent me a check for $50.00 for my troubles.Buyer Beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!I will not be buying HP or AMD again.Many are talking class action lawsuit on this one. they know there is a big problem but fail to fix it in any way.
I have 2 of these fans that I purchased in April and haven't had any problems with either of them. They are quiet, and effective. In fact, I received a new laptop for Christmas and am ordering one for it. Love it.
I have not yet purchased this scope but intend to receive it as a xmas gift. My local "popular wholesale co." in Atlanta is selling this item for 199.99 Which is literally hundreds less than what I have seen ANYWHERE online. So for my first telescope for the price I dont believe I can go wrong. I do plan on getting a more powerful scope if I use the one listed to a degree which will further me in such an interesting hobby. I just dont understand how unreasonable the mark up online for the scope when it is sold for so cheap at this warehouse co. in comparison. So chances are when if I upgrade it will be used due to the inflation of the msrp seen on these popular sights.
The product arrived in good time, it was easy to install, the night light is a great addition, my hair is no longer 'frizzy' since the Andis is a 1600W dryer.
After doing a lot of research in trying to find the perfect entry level slr- I decided to go with this camera. The only thing that makes this camera entry level is the price. As far as features go- it is in a higher class. Despite it's large variety of features, I found this camera extremely easy to operate. It is a very cut and dry layout- and considering my overall lack of knowledge when it comes to manual exposure settings- I have found that this camera makes the whole process much easier than I would have originally thought. I think Sigma did a real good job with the users manual- one thing I thought that might be lacking on this. Sigma to most people is a &quot;chance&quot; buy- mostly because you are limited to purchasing only Sigma lenses, as well as Sigma Flash units. But how many people buy every single lense available for Nikon, or Canon? Sigma currently has 40 very good lenses for the SA-9, as well as 2 real good flash units, one of which can be used wirelessly. For Amateur photographers that want to save some money- you can't go wrong with this camera.
Amazon had this on sale for $61.00 and change. We originally purchased one. When delivered to our home, we immediately plugged it in. Then we plugged in our home security camera surveillance system and our cable box, our internet router and our 32 inch LED TV. The next day we had a power outage, the TV was on for about 20 minutes then we turned it off. Everything else stayed on for over two hours before the power came back on. I was very impressed. I purchased another, the last one from Amazon. Well worth $61.00 dollars + free shipping, only from Amazon.
I bought this about a month ago for a week-long road trip, and all the pieces worked great. I was able to use the car charger while listening to my ipod nano (purchased less than 1 year ago) with the fm transmitter and it worked great. I've also used it numerous times to charge my ipod from the wall socket. Everything works great so far, including the retractable cord. No complaints.
product works very well and is doing its job. I like the simplicity of the unti and the picutre is quite good.
Had to e-mail company for tracking # as Fed-Ex lost my order. They were very prompt in their reply and my shipment was found. Cable works great.
I have had this for 1.5 years now. It was my first external, which I followed up with my buying a 250gb WD. Its so awesome and easy to use. I treat it like dirt, and it still runs perfectly, it rarely has more then a few megabytes of space left on it and frequently sits in my trunk in harsh buffalo winters. If you can find it for $60-70 and need an external, grab it right away.
14 gauge wire 250 feet, for this price ? Amazing value. Wish I would have bought 2. I bought mine directly through Amazon, went back to buy more, and Amazon doesn't sell it directly anymore, would have to go through 3rd party seller, which would mean I can't get free shipping. Don't know why that happened. Good value, would recommend.
Purchased for my Brother DCP-1200 printer. Claims to give $6000 pages per refill but already getting "Toner Empty" after printing 500 pages. The print quality however, is the same as the original.
My 1990 Toyota Corolla Wagon had blown crappy 4 Inch speakers in front and back. I put these in and added a 8" Bazooka subwoofer. My Sony Deck sounds really good with this inexpensive set up. The speaker quality is really very good considering how inexpensive they are. Unless you're building a $1000+ set up, these will do just fine.
I've tried 3 other wireless pring servers to work with my HP Officejet G85xi, and none of them worked (even though they were theoretically compatible). This product installed within 15 minutes without a glitch. Now I can print from anywhere in the home with my numerous laptops/computers. Great product. Price is steep, but at least it works.
burned/erase like 4 times now and so far no issues. So I suppose it is doing what it is supposed to do. Not sure how many times I can burn/erase on a single disc. I hope I can do as many as times as described in the product description. Okay, I just saw the description and it says 1000 times and I really doubt if I can reach this number. Will update my review if I see any issue after multiple re-writes. The write speed is as advertised ie., 2x. well, actually that is the only write speed it supports anyway :-)Overall, not a bad product.
I've purchased several of these for students to pass of band exercises. So far, no problems at all.
I recently purchased this lamp for my bedroom and I just love it! It gives off a soft smoothing glow that really accentuates the painting I have above. It can also be adjusted if more light is needed. Alot of style for the price!
Works fine, our speaker is mounted perfectly. Only problem is that the backup straps are rather fiddly to attach but that is the only reason there are 4 stars instead of 5.
This is currently the cream of the crop, and Amazon's price is as low as I've ever seen it. I am currently the proud owner of the lesser Ti 4200 with 128 megs DDR ram, and if you're on a budget or have less than a 1.5 ghz PC, I'd recommend going with the 4200. But if you've got a 2 ghz. racehorse and want nothing but the best for it, the Ti 4600 is the only way to go. NVidia's Detonator drivers are extremely easy to update with a self-installing single download utility, and they're great about keeping their drivers fresh. Just bookmark their page and update periodically. Every game I've tried has worked with NVidia's drivers. Also, installation is a snap. And mainly, you'll find the results to be DRAMATIC!
The expanded viewing area is a nice bonus to my Elura 80 camcorder. I bought this lense to aid in some simple music videos that I do and it definitely helps.Now, was it worth the money? I think so, but if unless you shoot a lot indoors I would save your money, or try one of the eBay lenses that are half the price.
its a very compact unit, nice look and the slots for memory sticks and cards r easily accessible in the front but this maseen is too slow on processing speed....its sometimes slower than the old AMD athlon K7 that I owned...and there is no space in the front to slot in myh old drive for swappinthe games it came with r great... but still for the money I coulda got somethin better
More than adequate, but crackle when the jack is rotated in the plug.
it a nice camera and easy to carry it will fit in your pocket i am satisfied
Authentic Genuine Apple product, The price could not be beat. It arrived quickly and I am very satisfied.
Good scanner, has lots of features including quick copy or file buttons. Has adjustments for darkness and pixels. I use mostly 150 and 300 settings. I like Canon products and have a Canon color printer and camera. The negative scanner is slow at higher settings and if you are going to do lots of negative scanning get a dedicated scanner.
its pretty, long and work great, no issues. A cable is just a cable, but the fact that this one is purple is pretty awesome.
I bought this adapter because of concerns over how long it took to download directly fromt the camera. So far, I have been able to successfully download through the adapter once out of 5+ tries. Rereading the instructions, hasn't helped, and Olympus has been less than helpful in getting it to work as advertised. You are probably better off with a direct card reader.
I purchased a Power 2000 EN-EL3e replacement with my D90 (which came with a Nikon EN-EL3as well). For the first year the Power 2000 worked well, holding about as much charge as the Nikon battery, but now after only a year the Nikon battery is still going strong, while the Power 2000 serves mostly as a paper weight as it won't charge any longer. I tried various things, charging it repeatedly, discharging it completely, etc. All to no avail. The thing is dead and on its way to the recycling yard.The worst thing, in my opinion, it died pretty much without warning. No big deal here in CT, but potentially a major headache on a photo trip far away from an electrical outlet or camera store.
The Rio Carbon is the best 4-6GB mp3 player you will ever find. It beats the apple ipods, creative zens and sony walkmans.Design: The design of the carbon is perfect. It is small enough tohold extremely easily. The sides are lined with rubber, which makes holding it even easier. The scroll wheel and controls are positioned to make it effortless to use with one hand, and it is so much sleeker than the ipod.Screen & interface:This screen is backlit and well sized. The interface makes it easy to browse and play music. The provided software makes it effortless to add new music to the player.A few things to know about the iPod: iPod batteries die permanently between 1-2 years. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. Also, when the ipod came out, it was new and innovative. Now it is old and expensive. THERE IS NO REASON TO GET AN IPOD AND NOT THIS.
This is the epitome of simplicity for home movies. Easy enough for spouses and children. Point and shoot. Use built-in USB port to plug into computer. You do not have to install the software on the computer because it runs from the camera. The files are saved in a "My Albums" subdirectory in "My Documents". The files are saved in an .avi format which can be run by other software, including, for example, Windows Media Player and Windows Movie Maker. Everything should be this perfect. I'm going to be buying the 60-minute version for other members of the family.
This &quot;rig&quot; is awesome. I've been following the reviews here; never been able to locate this machine in a store to see it or test it. Aiwa's site had a different picture than the one on Amazon, so when the last review came in and I noticed Amazon took the photo down, I went ahead and ordered one. Typical Amazon service: 2 days and it was in my house! This is a truly dynamite music &quot;machine&quot;. I've been using MiniDisc for a couple of years now. This really simplifies recording and editing. And the radio tuner is great. Super sound.
I bought this antenna in part because it came with a 10 ft cable. I replaced a small (5 inch) indoor antenna with this baby and my reception went up by appx. 20-25%. The white plastic body of this antenna seems to be a little thin and we will have to see how it holds up outdoors. For the time being I am pretty happy with it though.
These earbuds took a little getting used to, as the fit doesn't always hold. I used the smallest of the gel earpieces and they still popped out a lot. The sound, however, is amazing! I use them primarily at work to listen to books and drown out my coworkers. They made me feel like I was sitting down with the reader. They don't last, however, less than 5 months and they are already broken beyond repair. No good!! The sounds is awesome, but they aren't worth it unless you have $100 to throw away every couple months.
I recently purchased 3 of these cards for my Sony digital camera (DSC P30), and they work great. Access speed seems to be even faster than the Sony cards. I rarely purchase multiple quantities of something without first trying one, but I was in a hurry this time so took a chance. I came out fine.Comes with:-1 small soft plastic (or vinyl?) disk storage case-3 disk labels-Instructions in multiple languagesSpecifications (included with packaging):-Memory type: flash-Operating voltage: 2.7v to 3.6 v-Power Consumption: Average-approx 45 mA, Standby-approx 130 uA-Access speed: Write-Max 1.5 MBytes/sec, Read-Max 2.45 MBytes/secPer packaging, this product is not compatible with:-MagicGate-Sony models: DSR-PD100, DSR-PD100A, DCR-TRV900, DCR-TRV10, DCR-PC3, DCR-PC100, MSAC-PC1Score: I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 because of the price. Although the price is good from a comparative standpoint, I still think memory cards are overpriced. Digital media is more convenient than film, but also considerably more expensive. If you're new to digital photography and money is a concern, definitely think twice.Bottom Line: I consider this a great product and a reasonable value.
when I purchase this reader I thought I could use it for my web pages. but when Got the unit there was a warning in the package that said not recommend for use with banking on-line or any web that require high level of sec. also software only works with i.e. browsers some timeplease skip this item.
The RS 130 Headphones are perfect for watching TV at night with the wife.I first tried the Sony IR ones and i had a noticeable hiss 95% of the time.Not an issue with the RS130's I can lay down, cover my head. and still have crystal clear reception.If you have been hesitating like I have... You need not Sennheiser has made come quality headphones here.
I bought this a while ago to use with my MacBook Pro and thought I would try it once more before throwing it in the trash. Now I've thrown it in the trash. It loses Bluetooth connection with the Mac about once every three minutes for five or ten seconds each time--plenty long enough to lose your train of thought.This disabling problem is *on top of* the software limitations. OS X 10.4 offers very little customization of the mouse: no double-click, no control-click, etc. A responsible manufacturer gets around this by offering their own driver and preference panel. That's what Logitech does with "wireless" USB-plugin mice, but the Bluetooth mouse comes with *no software at all.* Their customer service does not respond to repeated queries.Unusable.
This was a gift, and I had a hard time finding it. I went to a few stores, and it was not available or there were too big. I tested it and it worked well.
What can I say, it's a ethernet cable, nothing special except for maybe the snagless ends. Cable is well-built from a reputable brand at an unbelievable price. Great connection, doesn't come loose from my router (or the wall). Also comes with a lifetime warranty so if anything goes wrong you're covered.
I buy this mp3 player in december last year, but 5 months later i discover some bugs (i primaly use it in the car stereo), it takes too much time to start playing mp3's, the resume feature don't works all the time, it skips some files in playing, from time to time an error ocurs and it reset the play to the first song of the first album, in the car is kind of dificult to operate it, if you want a mp3 for the car i recomend you one with remote control, besides the ESP works fine even in rocky roads
Very attractive looking DVD player that has great picture quality and sound, but it freezes randomly in almost every film. I know one other person that bought this same exact DVD player and it does the same thing. I thought it might be the movie that I was using so I threw it into my cheap GoVideo DVD player and it played without a hitch. This is the SECOND Sony DVD player that has failed me and the last.
Lacie does a great job with their USB HDDs and this unit is no exception. I can't think of any reasons not to buy this drive. It comes with power, USB, and FireWire cables.
I purchased this remote for my boyfriend (electronics geek) he not only enjoyed programming the remote for our TV, VCR, DVD, Receiver, Cable Box, and Satellite...he was trilled that he could personalize the remote with graphics. The remote is great it is light and easy to use. Having the charger means that we always know where to find it. I highly recommend the Logitech Harmony 880 remote control.
I've now got three pair of earbuds to compare, V-Moda Vibe (2nd generation), J-Buds, and Sony MDR-ED21LP Fontopias. If I'm listening to music directly from my computer, sound-quality wise, I'd rank them J-Buds, Fontopia, and V-Moda. Base and treble or highs are crisper in that order. If I'm listening to my Sony Walkman (8 GB MP3)and there is little ambient noise, then surprise, Fontopia, J-Buds, and V-Moda.It's important to compare what you're listening to as well as where and for what purpose. When I'm walking on a city street, I don't want noise canceling, so Fontopia's open design is best. Oddly, though, Fontopia gives the best bass of the three.If I'm listening to classical music - say Itzhak Perleman - then I'll give the J-Buds the higher rating. (I also like the J-Buds because it has the longest cord, but not too long.)However, and this is very important, the differences between the three are not readily apparent under any circumstances. There's no way to listen to all three at the same time, so everything become relevant. The V-Moda are initially the most comfortable. After 4 hours, they're all a pain in the ear.There is one thing that I really don't like about the V-Moda: the R and L for right and left channel is hidden under the rubber bud, and it does make a difference. What doesn't make a difference is how good they look, and that I'll never understand. Paying more for red than black seems downright silly. And once they're in your ears, you can't see them anyway. You want something that disappears, get hearing aids.The V-Modas do seem "brighter" with pop music from the computer. They also "cancel" ambient noise slightly better than the J-Buds. Sooooo, I might go V-Moda on a plane and J-Buds for all other situations. BUT the Sony's still have the best bass and it's noticeable. Btw, on the Sony Walkman, the "Custom setting" is best because you can diddle with your own preferences, but "Pop" gives a better overall range than "Heavy." As for the iPod, I no longer care after having two of them wear out the batteries faster than even an i-River. (Besides, who wants to convert all that music and deal with such proprietary nonsense?)
5 Stars. Product received fast at very competitive price. Product is an original (OEM) Garmin replacement that works perfectly with my Garmin.
These work perfectly and are a great deal! Definitely buy from Amazon and don't waste your money going to the store.
The 5000 series is surely the best DVR ever released. The 5040, 5060, and 5080 all have AUTOMATIC COMMERCIAL SKIP and you can DOWNLOAD and share programs over the internet. Many 3rd party plug-ins allow you to use a personal computer to save, back-up and schedule recordings. The never versions of the Replay box do not have these features as the original company was facing legal problems and sold to the less innovative DMG holdings.Recap: Auto Skip commercials, and Downloading shows over the net are what makes this DVR better than any others.
This is one of the easiest to operate pieces of tech equipment I have purchased in awhile. Works great and took us to the door of the location we wanted. It was our first time driving in a city with no grid! Great product.
I like to refer to devices that help people to communicate with each other as 'enabling' devices. The Blackberry is one such device and it does a great job at it. It's worth it's weight in gold and then some!The RIM 957 just works well, period. It does what it's supposed to and does it well. And it doesn't try to do everything. For instance, it's not really a good subsitute for a PDA. It's address book is more useful to store emails and the calendar does not compare to Palm's. I had previously tried the Palm i705 and had a terrible time with it, despite the fact that it includes other non wireless PDA functionality. The Palm service coverage kept dropping out and it was not reliable. The Blackberry on the other hand is wonderfully reliable and proven. It has a better screen than the i705, and has a built-in small QWERTY keyboard that is a joy to use. It's quick to type on and all functions are very user intuitive-a great design.It's difficult to put a monetary value on something that enables me to be in email contact all the time wherever I am. The unit is like a pager and stays on all the time and I can read and write emails with ease. I also opted for the web browsing option through my service provider and although it can really only browse WML (WAP) websites, the screen holds a lot of text and it is quite useful for both emailing and browsing.The way the Blackberry service works, is that you forward your home email to your Blackberry email address. Most ISPs support this, and you can even opt to also have the emails left on your ISPs server so that they are also downloaded to your home computer. When you use the Blackberry to send or respond to an email, it is setup so that emails come from your home email address. In this way, people do not even know that I am using a wireless device to send them email!Now I don't have to be tied to my home or office computer to be in contact. In fact, I find myself not turning on my home computer as much. It's really cool to be able to do email without a computer.I got mine through Earthlink, ... Granted, the device is a bit expensive but more so is the service. To me it's totally worth it and is still less then my monthly cable TV bill, yet is so much more useful!
I like the Garmin nuvi series. I find myself driving quite a bit (I live in Pennsylvania) and the navigation system is effective. Maps appear to be up to date and directions are generally clear. When typing in locations, the nuvi has (so far) found the location almost every time.My complaint is the small screen. Based on the configuration of my car, the device is far away from where I sit and I find it hard to see the maps. In addition, the small touch screen is hard to use and requires decent manual dexterity.I recommend the nuvi technology, but advise others to spring for the extra money for a larger screen. Even an extra inch would make a significant difference in usability.
I bought this machine on 9/8/03. It is 12/14/03 and the dvd is no longer functioning; used it once. Apex on-line customer service doesn't exist... I wanted to chose no stars, but you can't.Overall the machine is not good. The VCR only records at SP or SLP. The picture quality is terrible on super long play. On screen record doesn't have auto turn-off (for example can't set it to record for 1 hour without pre-programing it).I guess you get what you pay for.
Wow, not only did the device have poor sound quality, but it's poorly crafted. The spring mechanism that holds the unit into the cigarette lighter receptable was so rigid that once it was in, it didn't come out. After about 20 minutes of forcing it out, the device broke. I had to dismantle the dash panel and actually remove the receptacle. Thank goodness I knew how to do it otherwise it would have cost extra $$$ to have a mechanic do it. Be warned.
This is a great case. I bought it for it's good looks and for easy intrgration into my home theater set up.Not ideal for serious overclocking as space is a little limited and it will be problematic to find a large efficient CPU cooler.I recommend this item for anybody looking for a high quality computer case to fit seamlessly into their home theater.
This is the camera I have always wanted. Small, good image quality, and sturdy. I purchased this camera for traveling and everyday use. I'm able to shove it down in my pocket and not ever worry about it. If it rains, so what. Drop it? No problem. I've dropped this camera in a pond while fishing and on asphalt and concrete. Just pick it up and put it back in your pocket. No worries. Technology is expensive and it's nice to finally have something you don't fret over because you dropped $300-$400 on camera and somebody (or you) drops it, etc.Olympus makes the best digital cameras in my humble opinion so purchase without fear. I've seen other reviews, etc. list the lack of a view finder as a con, but does anyone really even use one anymore? Since digital cameras have been around I can't remember the last time I did. Buy a disposable camera if that's your hangup. The lcd screen on the back of this bad boy is all you need.
I've used this adaptor kit with my Panasonic SL-SX430 CD player for over a year with no problems. The sound quality is decent, and it lets me play CDs without spending a lot of money to upgrade my (older) car's audio system.
Just completed my first home movie DVD with this device and I have the following observations:1. Very quick2. Very simple to use3. Software easier to get started with than Nero4. BUT software did not work until patched twice from Pioneer's website5. AND firmware needed updating6. And software dates back to 2004!!!Cheap is the impression the last few things convey combined with the fact that they include the screws for attaching to the runners but no runners for inserting it into the PCLastly, as others have commented, it fits barely, I had to open and close the PC five times to get it in the right bay with the right combination of plastics and the old non-burner is having to stay out
I bought this remote switch for use with my Canon 30D. It works just like the camera's shutter button: Press the button half-way down to autofocus, then all the way down to take the photo. Once the button is pressed all the way down you can slide it forward to hold it in the down position for long exposures. Just plug it in and set your shutter speed to "Bulb". No batteries are required. The cord on mine is 3 feet long. No complaints, works as advertised.
While not required for operation, the external antenna did give an added edge when using my Street Pilot 2720. Seemed to improve response time. Helps in areas in which their are obstructions.
Maxell is the only dvd product that lasts for me. I purchased other brands and for some reason they never worked.. Eleanor Lucas
I bought this item so I would get a straight audio link from my head-unit to my iPod. I was under the influence that one could use either the iPod or the head-unit to select songs, but once you plug in your iPod, you loose all control of it manually. This is bad because it is difficult to select what you want to hear without an annoying wait time. I am returning this item and sticking to my Pioneer adapter that converts the data port into two RCA jacks.
I bought this to help my old dell inspiron 6000 (originally had 500M). This was a breeze to install and for such a low price was a huge benefit. I can now have 2 users logged in at the same time and switch between them much faster (Even with Firefox's memory leaks)
I bought a Panasonic 320 and I realized that inside small rooms the picture was too small. This lens definably solved the problem.
This detector has very good range I can pick a rader gun up to 2 miles away ka X K Ku band.Also other futures that makes great for road travel.
I purchased this printer because of its packaged networking capabilities for my small home office where I need to access its resources from about 4 pcs. The out of the box set-up for the unit is fairly straight-forward, as is the network set-up for XP pcs. One would think that given the fact that this is a brand new model and that Vista has been available on the market for 2+ months, there would be Vista drivers on the install disk -- but NOT! So... off I went to the HP website to find them.There is a 67MB package of files that downloads as the short-term Vista solution set for this printer. Upon downloading them, I couldn't get them to install, even after searching out the .exe file and double-clicking it. I should add that I am very technically proficient and have dealt with far more complex issues on my PCs/networks than this should have been. After investing almost an hour into the process, I finally decided to call HP tech support. After getting transferred 3 times by HP, I finally ended up with someone who seemed to know what she was doing, but ended up stumped like me. After another hour, she finally found a file that initiated the install wizard, only to have it fail to install the Vista driver package. Another 30 minutes and she gave up, too... telling me that she'd have a "Senior Tech" call me at the appointed hour in the morning.Well, the appointed hour has now passed and no call from HP! So... I've got all of my XP pcs successfully using the new printer/fax, and my new Vista desktop is a bust with the unit. This is inexcuseable! My limited interaction with HP's "award winning" tech support leaves a lot to be desired!
Awesome sound! Better than some much higher priced ones I tried. I will buy these again. Do da do da
No problems with speed or reliability. Very good and great price at amazon.
I had the same problem as a lot of others - "No Power, 7 Blinking Red Power Light". The tv was a floor model in use for about two months. Problem occurred after 2-3 months at home. Did not buy extended warranty.I am very satisfied with Panasonic's 1 yr. warranty so far. Everything was covered. I'm hoping this problem does not re-occur. The service guy recommended getting an extended warranty. In my opinion, if this problem re-occurs warranty or not, I expect Panasonic to fix or replace the tv.3 boards were replaced that would have cost approx. $595.00 Service had to provide a loaner(Panasonic 42" Plasma - don't recall model #) because the 3rd board was on back order. The service company did an excellent job in responding and fixing the tv.It sounds like this may be a problem with many of the Panasonic Plasma's.Overall I am happy with tv. I would recommend the tv especially since Panasonic provided excellent service.
This is a very unique PDA, and this case fit it perfectly. It moves nicely with the PDA, and works with the screen in either orientation. It is designed just right to give you access to all of the buttons and features of the PDA as well, which is a plus. It has a magnetic clip, as well as a loop for a belt.It is a bit bulky, but so is this PDA, so I don't consider that a flaw.
A good camera. Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, it is ready within 2 seconds to take a picture. Pluses: big viewscreen, bright and sharp. Good battery life. Uses SD card. Controls are easy and menus accessible. Pictures are good, but all cameras take good pictures these days.Bad: Optics are limited, no real wide angle, zoom is limited. Has optical image stabilization (as opposed to digital) so it only works with the optical zoom. When you really need stabilization, at extreme zooms, its not there. Has trouble focusing in relatively low light.At $250 it would be a bargain. At $350 it is just one of the crowd.
This is a camera made by Cosina, I believe it matches Cosina 1s.The shutter mechanism is kind of OK, but the construction quality is dreadful. It is made of a cheapest possible soft plastic. Even the screw that holds the camera in case is made of soft plastic that desintegrates after a couple film changes. Moreover, the tripod screw mount is made of soft plastic as well, so it desintegrates quickly too.
This generic battery is the same as the SONY original battery is the same and much cheaper, works perfectly has been of great support in my recordings
Works really well the scrapbook I got for my neicefor Christmas and she likes it because it does notmake a mess.
Fast shipping and very inexpensive. This worked well converting a spare PATA laptop drive into an external USB drive. It was 100% plug-and-play. The aluminum case is well built and the electronics look good internally. The plastic end caps are somewhat cheezy looking but they work well nonetheless. The USB cable is a full-sized cable where it plugs into the drive, which was not expected given that most other USB drives use a micro USB. Not a big deal, but that means that I will need to keep the cable handy instead of using a standard micro USB that other items use. For the price, this is a real steal and would highly recommend it to others.
The kit comes with three pieces: a neck strap, "leather" case, and the battery.The case seems to be a fairly sturdy cardboard box covered with some leather-resembling material. The camera is a snug fit, although there is room for a second SD card if you need to carry one with you. The case fits nicely onto the belt and perfectly meets my needs. I bought the SD Digital Elph due to its form factor so that I'll be able to carry it with me all the time. Having it on my belt, with less than 5 seconds from opening the case to taking the picture, this definitely meets my needs. I would not like to carry it around in my shirt pocket or pants pocket. The magnetic snap closes and opens easily. While I do have scratches on my LCD, I doubt that they come from the case. The case flap also has a cutout to accomodate the wrist-strap loop - a "feature" that you might not get with generic cases.The battery obviously is the convincing "argument" for buying this kit, although I have to say that even on a recent 1 week trip to DC and VA, I did not need my 2nd battery. It seems that the battery life is pretty good to begin with. And the charge time is just a few hours, so with a little planning ahead I could probably do without the 2nd battery.The neck strap is pretty useless, as others have pointed out.So would I buy this kit again? I guess so; another way to do the math is to say I got the 2nd battery for $30 (if I had paid $20 for the case alone). My recommendation is to try out the battery life for yourself for a few months before buying a backup battery. As for the case you need to decide whether you want the camera in your pocket or on your belt.Good luck!
Several years ago, I bought an adaptec external HDD enclosure that served me well until the USB connector broke. I got cheap and bought a $9.95 replacement. Big mistake. It didn't work well right out of the box - read/write errors and it wouldn't disconnect when I clicked on safely remove hardware.So I ordered this Vantec after reading the mostly positive reviews. So far, it has not disappointed. It seems to be well made and my Hitachi 80GB HDD slid right in with no problem. The supplied HDD mounting screws and case screws hold firmly. I routinely connect it to my WinXP desktop and Win7 laptop. So far it has worked flawlessly and properly disconnects when I click on safely remove hardware.The zippered carrying case was a nice touch. I use it when I travel with my laptop and it provides an added level of protection.The only con for me is that the high gloss painted metal case can be slippery. More than a few times, it has almost slipped out of my hand. I have to really pay attention and make sure I have a good grasp on it before picking it up.Now, as long as the USB connector doesn't break, I'll be happy.
I'm using these straight out of either my iPod or my Logitech X-230's satellite speakers. Even with an unamped signal the sound from these headphones is just terrific! Great dynamic range and very crisp sound. They're also extremely comfortable both on the head and ears.Soon I'll be purchasing a Headroom Total BitHead amp from Headphones.com to plug these in to. I can hardly wait to hear what these cans will sound like then!
I use this product in conjunction with the Transcend 8GB Compact Flash Card to make use of the PC Card slot in the Honda Civic Hybrid with Navigation System to play mp3's. The OS for the Navigation system will only read up to 999 files, and the 8GB card gives you room for twice that many mp3 files.The adapter has worked flawlessly and fits into the slot flush so the navi screen can close normally, which I've heard is an issue with some other adapters. While it takes some time to boot up each time you start the car, that's to be expected when there're 900+ files to read.
I purchased this KVM switch(trendnet 2port usb) to allow me to use one monitor for two computers and switch between them; don't think anything could work better than this. I can use the same keyboard and mouse to work both desktops. TK-207K model.
I have the UV filter from this site before I didn't look on Ebay. Well, I would buy it from the Ebay, because you can get it reasonable price and better one. Of cause you need to study for Lens filter !!! It saves the money and your time.
After weeks of debating the merits of which lens to purchase along with an EOS 20D, I settled on the 17-85mm IS in the kit. There are other lenses out there in the same price range that perform much better. The biggest problem I had with the lens was the vignetting (darkening in the corners as seen in most of the sample images from Michael Lane.) Another issue was the amount of distortion (straight lines coming out curved.)The lens is pretty sharp in the center and not bad at the edges. Depending upon the types of pictures being taken, the distortion and vignetting may not be an issue.I have since returned the lens and purchased an EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS and an EF 17-40 f4 L. Other lenses that I would recommend over the 17-85mm would be the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8.
First, the system is Silver, not the advertised BLACK. Second, the speaker wires are very poor (as previously noted)and should be replaced with better gauge if you wish to use the system in any room outside of a closet. With that said, the system has a decent cost/performance ratio. Not bad for under $300.
bought in 2007 Sept, died 2009 Jan.It started to turn itself off a couple month back, and went completely dead today. I saw a few similar review. So, buyers beware.
Pioneer PDV-LC20 is a very well-made machine. It can play both factory-stamped and recordable DVD's. Same for audio compact disks. Extensive research has revealed that it can also be upgraded (for a reasonable fee by reputable non-factory service centers) to be multi-region and VCR Friendly. This is great for people who obtain DVD's from all regions of the world and need to connect the PDV-LC20 through the VCR because there is only one A/V input set (or only an RF connection) on the TV/monitor. The PDV-LC20 has a great picture, great lithium-ion battery pack, and two headphone jacks (great for sharing with a companion during airline flights). The overall quality, workmanship, and upgradeability make the PDV-LC20 a great value.
Don't hesitate to purchase this item because of the price. Much cheaper than any store and the quality is equal to or better!
Here I am reviewing this product for you guys and Closet Exchange. This I got this item damaged, only the USB cord works so if you want an iPod computer charger and NOT a wall charger, I suggest you buy this item. I was looking for a wall charger and was disappointed when I figured the stuff was broken, probably because of the packaging.Don't buy this item, it's quite horrible.
The picture, sound and accessories were great but the third or fourth time I put a dvd in, the player wouldn't spin. I tried everything. Eventually returned it and got the 8 inch model. The sales person said most of the 7 inches were coming back but none of the 8 inch models which are $79 more.
This is a light-weight keyboard with a nice touch and good looks. I have enjoyed using it and recommend it highly.
Can't say much more about these headphones. If you need a pair for the gym that WONT get ruined by a little sweat.. (Sony) then these are it. Fits all ear types with the additional rubber pieces. Buy these. Very loud, relatively inexpensive...and they do the job correctly. I can't even manage to get the ear buds DAMP, let alone wet... and i sweat a lot when i workout.
I got this TV in on Monday and Direct TV will be out on Saturday to hook up my HD DVR so at this point my experiance has been SD signals, an upconvert DVD player and a Xbox360. I followed the calibration that CNET had on this TV for movie watching and bought a Sony Upconvert DVD player to watch King Kong last night and WOW did it ever look good so I can't imagine what actual HiDef will look like. I am still in the "break in" period so I was a little worried about playing my 360 on it but I still cranked it up to play about 10 minutes of Gears of War on it to just see what it looked like in HiDef; my mouth hit the floor when I saw how good it looked. Also, like I have heard about other Pannys, standard def TV signals looks very good. Some stations looke better than others but still all looked good.Also, the anti-glare works as advertised. I always had a glare from some windows on my old tv but that is now a thing of the past.If you are looking for a great plasma but don't want to break the bank, you can't go wrong with this one.Saturday can't get here quick enough (come on Direct TV!!).
I was on the fence between these and a $150 pair of THX certfied speakers. I just use my Bose headphones most of the time (and have a 24 bit Soundblaster Audigy 2 processor). So I said, eh... These look nice and should be decent.Wow, they really sound great. Especially at the price they were at. Excellent.
Excellent deal for the price - perfect TV for the bedroom - easy to install and works well with my Verizon FIOS cable.
I use for AAA and AA batteries, and no longer panic when batteries wear out. One hour charging is super. Only con is that just two AAA can be charged at a time. But it does accept and charge four AA which makes it a win.
I get some horrifically awful spasms in my back/shoulders/hip area/thigh area. They can be debilitating. I've gone through many vibrators trying to get some relief. I'm very happy with my purchase.This is the most expensive massager I've ever bought, but I'm glad I did. It is well worth the money. It gets down deep into your lower back and hips. They've corrected the cheap switch problem from a few years ago. I love the massager heads don't pinch your skin. The cord is seriously thick, and this is nowhere near as noisy as others I've owned.The only thing I wish is that it had an even higher setting, but it does a great job getting deep into the muscle.
The Museum of Modern Art has recognized Bang & Olufsen for their design aesthetic, which they consistently combine with perfect utility. That is why I have come to expect the very best whenever I buy a B & O product. The A8 Earphones do not disappoint although they are deceptively simple. When I first held them in my hand, I thought that they looked well-made as I would have expected, but nothing extraordinary. I put them over my ears and fussed with the fit until they were comfortable, plugged them in to my iPod, and then . . . smiled.They are exactly what I was looking for: a great sounding bud-type earphone that remained in place as I worked around the house. As people have joked in other reviews of this product, you really do forget that you are wearing them. You will find this out the first time you put the telephone receiver to your ear and ask the caller to speak up, unaware that you are still wearing the earphones.
Fits all my camera gear (Canon XTi & lenses) nicely. Backpack is comfortable and I wear it while biking to bring my camera gear with me.
My dear husband, (a pro photographer) clued me into this camera before it was even shipped from Fuji factory. It compares to the top of the line Nikon Coolpix and Olympus high end digicams costing $800-1,000. But it outshoots all its competitors even though the others cost a lot more $$. I have been shooting this camera for only 3 days now (it was just released for sale last week) and I love it. My husband loves it and is thinking of buying one for himself even though he owns 3 digital SLR cameras and numerous 35mm Nikons. The photos from the S5000 look fantastic even at the 1mb and 3mb sizes. The lens is really sharp and the 10X zoom allows one to compose just about any photo one can envision. The camera fits nicely in the hand, buttons are intuitive and easy to reach, and one can shoot pics one-handed. It is a much smaller camera than it appears from photos, it is shorter than my cricket lighter!It has a short lag time between pressing the shutter and making the image, as ALL digicams do, but I get around that by using the &quot;best of 5&quot; mode...it can blaze off 5 pics in one second, capturing precious fleeting expressions of my 3 month old son that other cameras would miss. White balance is terrific, skin tones look very realistic to life, metering is right on with what a pro photog would select. You won't regret owning this truly awesome camera. I'm loving it so much I'm ordering a second xd card to take even more pics.Just buy it!!!
Genuine "Cables To Go" cables, in mfg packaging. Very well made, easy click in and push to remove. Cat 6 insulation.
This is a first for me. I have bought many many things from online stores and even more through Amazon and I have to say; These cables are by FAR more durable than I expected. I figured these cables were gonna be like most high end cables, but I was WRONG!! These cables are BETTER, that's right B-E-T-T-E-R than I have ever SEEN!! I can't explain how crazy they are. They are STRONG, TOUGH, and just straight up AMAZING. When I plugged they into the back of my tv and my convertor box, they were NOT going anywhere. I moved my tv to rearang my room and I had a little bit of a hard time getting them to unplug. STRAIGHT UP BEST HD CABLES EVER!!!
I purchased this product and am very happy with it. It slid over my nano and the little darling never locked so safe and secure. The belt clip and lanyard make it an even better deal.It isn't just a faceplate but a full rubber or maybe silicone cover.I like it so much, I may get one of the other styles!
I bought this last minute to take on a trip to Colombia. For the money it performed very well. I usually buy the more expensive camera model specific cases for my cameras but this was last minute and I didn't feel like spending a lot of money. And nowadays I buy a new camera every couple of months, so it's not worth the 200 hundred dollars.I only used it to about 6 or 7 feet deep, did not leak at all. Only real drawback is that it is a soft case, will not protect camera from drops or shocks. Otherwise I think it is great.I used it with a Canon SD870IS, I used the provided zoom extender, fits nicely inside the case, also the rubber zoom extender helps keep the camera from moving around inside the bag(read case).
As is generally the case with purchases from Amazon, these batteries are less expensive and equal or surpass the quality of the original batteries. Working great in three cordless phones and holding their charge exceptionally well.Don't hesitate to purchase them.
These speakers ROCK! Huge amounts of bass, very clear mids, nice clean highs. Watching movies takes on a whole new dimension. Deep bass passages such as explosions are incredible. I had two 3-way Infinities with 12" woofers and a separate 250-watt powered 12" subwoofer before moving to these Cerwin Vegas. I liked my Infinities but they absolutely do not compare to the bass output of my new Cerwin Vegas. (Controlled and powerful) I highly recommend Cerwin's very capable CLS-215 speakers.
I got this tripod and was so impressed with it I bought another one aweek later.I have two Canon Xl2s I use with these tripods and they workgreat...Even better than I expected them to for the price but,sometimes you do get a great deal and this is one of them.The 75mm Ball Claw set up makes it so easy to level because you don't have to fool around re-adjusting the legs...(Nice)I am going to get a couple of Canon XLH1s soon and I will use thesetripods for them with confidence because the tripods are sturdy withvery smooth action heads and weigh just enough to be stable.They look professional also and that is always a plus.I suggest you get the 3 wheel dolly for this also because it makes it so nice to be able move the whole thing around with out having to pick it up and carry it.The dolly works smooth also and the wheels easily lock in place so the whole set up is firmly grounded.Marcus (Legends Studio)
Well this really good card, OC the core to 620 and memory to 950 and runs without problem. Using ATITOOL 0.27 which is compatible with Vista and way more stable then ntune. At this speed performance are equal to GTX
This is a great filter for use in B&W photography, it really punches up blue skys in images.
I ordered 3-8 packs of mini- discs. These are now unavailableIn normal electronic stores. (best buy or fry's)The price was very good. The transaction was seamless.I received the order in a week. It was scheduled to arrive in 5-14 days.Overall I was very pleased with my online purchase through Amazon.
Here is one of the easiest wireless mouse for a laptop! Just plug the USB in and that gets the signal from the mouse! Nothing needed to download or apply to your computer. When you're finished the USB plugs in the back of the mouse, turning it off. It takes one AAA battery.You can use run the mouse on any hard surface (book, tablet, etc.) and it works! It's medium sized, so that unless you have huge hands or very small ones I don't see a problem.Again, EASY to use! I run WIN XP, on a laptop and just plugged it in and away I was within minutes of opening the package! Actually, opening the package took me longer!
I received mine as a gift along with my 20 GB iPod itself, and I really enjoy having the protection, as well as the slip resistant surface of the case. It was a little difficult to put on at first, but anything brand new isn't going to fit perfectly the first time you put it on. I've taken it out since, and it slips back in without a problem. And because it is supposed to be a protective skin you can expect things to be a little tight.One thing that I noticed from a friend's case though: he has an iTrip, and had to cut out little notches in the top opening so that the iTrip would fit. I don't plan on using mine in my car for right now, but when I do, I think I might want to go with another case. However, if you are not one for keeping things as new as possible (like me) then you might not mind the small amount of damaged to the case. It isn't that noticable unless you are looking for it.
It's true. The V-Moda Vibe Earbuds Deliver Big Bass once you get the soft ear inserts fitted properly. Out of the box, the sound quality was tinny and unimpressive. But, once I went up a size (three sizes are included) the sound was full and rich with excellent bass response - not boomy, but deep.I bought these for use with my iPad on the airplane where the ambient noise tended to drown out movie sound tracks with my Apple ear buds. The design of these in ear buds provides a lot of passive noise reduction which made it possible for me to hear all the dialogue for the first time!The styling is great and they come with a v-shaped rubber mandrel for winding the cord around AND a small carrying pouch. Both of which say quality and attention to detail to me. The only disappointment is that the wire insulation is a clear PVC which makes the wires tend to stick to one another. The colored braid you think you see in the photos is actually on the inside of this clear PVC outer insulation. But, for the price, these are terrific!
In spite of an order placed for a Toshiba Battery PA3399U-2BRS, which I searched by model, and clicked over the apropriate link, with this specific text (PA3399U-2BRS), I received a "generic" "compatible(?)" Dekcell battery.Its recharging cycle takes about 40 (forty!) hours, with several interruptions during the process (about 5 or 6 times).I need to "babysit" my notebook day and night during this neverending recharging cycle to pullout and reinsert the battery at each interruption, in order to reset the charging cycle.Contating BrilliantStore Support Center, I was oriented to try a few more times but, until now, - after EIGHT full recharging cycles -, the battery still presents this awfull behavior.From my point-of-view, I do not get a reliable battery.
Muy buenos audifonos, los materiales son excelentes y lo mas notable de ellos es lo extremadamente largo del cable conector, y que no se apoya en las orejas sino que las cubre sin tocarlasSaludos
The first few times I used this trimmer, all was well. My fuzz (I had a lot) disappeared painlessly and I couldn't be happier.However, I soon developed bumps all over my cheeks, and they rapidly turned into painful red spots. I tried to remove these spots with lotions and cleansers and, after becoming even more irritated, my skin developed dark scars.Now I have bumps under the scars and my skin on my lower cheeks near my jawline is just a mess.I've since stopped using the trimmer, and I'm taking care of my skin over there. It's getting better, but slowly, because I have dark skin and the dark marks stay for longer.ADVICE: Use an oil like tea tree oil (great for pimples, too!) to protect your skin as you trim hair. Never use on dry skin, because you could irritate it. Don't be left with horrible scarring like me.
very good product. compact/good for travel with laptop/2nd set of speakers. amazing sound quality. i wish it charged my ipod. when you turn it off, you must reset the volume everytime. But, all in all, an excellent product. Very happy with purchase and highly reommend.
I LOVE THIS MACBOOK SKIN IT'S A EXACT FIT FOR MY 13 INCH MACBOOK KEYBOARD. PROTECTS IT FROM DIRT AND SPILLS ALL WHILE MANAGING TO LOOK GOOD AT THE SAME TIME. I AGREE WITH THE ABOVE REVIEWER IT DOES TAKE SOME GETTING USED TO WHEN IT COMES TO TYPING BUT IT'S VERY TRANSPARENT AND YOU CAN SEE THE KEY'S PERFECTLY YOU JUST HAVE TO GET USED TO THE FEEL OF THE KEYBOARD WITH THE SKIN. OVERALL I HAVE NO REGRETS I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT IT'S VERY FUNCTIONAL AND ADD'S SOME SPICE TO THE MACBOOK.
After doing a great deal of research I purchased the Optura 40. It was highly recommended by Consumer Reports and reviewers on this and other sites. I also purchased the Video Light since most reviewers mentioned poor low light performance as the main drawback to the camera. First of all, the light created red eye in my child, the main subject of my recordings. Without the external light video of indoor events, my main place of recording, was grainy and dark. Second of all, the automatic zoom was terrible. It was almost always out of focus. Third of all, the noise when the camera is recording is extremely loud. I had to look up tips online for how to adjust the camera so the noise wouldn't show up on the actual tape. I have a Sony analog with low lux and 16x zoom which I held side by side with the Optura and used to record the same things. The Sony was far superior. For the price of this camera you would think you could expect good low light performance and zooming. Canon can't manufacture a camcorder that doesn't make loud mechanical noise? I don't understand how everyone could say this is a good camcorder. Needless to say we have returned the item and are going to start looking at Sony digital camcorders.
Hey, these headphones where recomended to me a while ago and i finnaly got them today! these are a nice pair of headphones.....if you crave lots of bass. THESE HAVE MASSIVE BASS! i agree that you cant get some of the mid range notes but, i dont listen to music with those notes as the main part of the song. the build quality is moderate, it could improve a few things such as the plastic hinges.overall these are great headphones and the subwoofers are amazing, they really get those low notes!
I use this product for my home theater media computer. For a home theater, I haven't seen a better keyboard. Unfortunately, its not perfect. The problems are that Windows XP and Bluetooth don't play nicely. When your computer is struggling with programs, that will affect Bluetooth mouse connectivity. This would not happen with a traditional mouse. Additionally, the touchpad is only ok. Its about as good as a standard laptop touchpad, but slightly smaller. I have also struggled with dropped connections. Its easy to solve - just turn off and on the keyboard - but its still annoying. These issues and the price tag make this product only average, when it could be great.
This is a solid, small optical mouse that is good for use while traveling. However, the cord is extremely short, which limits it use to laptops with a USB port on the right-hand side (assuming right-handed use).
This camera is excellent. Excellent Price, excellent features. Picture quality excellent with Stereo Sound. Digital8 holds it's own against MiniDV. And for the price I paid for this Sony CamcorderYou will not be disappointed. Believe me. Nightshot is Off the hook. Super Nightshot is unbelievable. Digital Stills on tape is good, would of perferred a memory stick but for [money], can't complain. To sum everthing up, If you want a guality digital camera for a cheap price, do not overlook this camera. You would be a fool if you did.
This cable works great from PC VGA to a projector with RCA. Will work with any products from VGA to RCA for projection and others.
I got one, it arrived broken. Since it was discontinued, no replasement can be provided by manufacture.
I've had the camera for about 4 months now and I love it!! Despite the TERRIBLE manual/directions that come with the camera, I've learned all I need to know. I'm not a pro, I just wanted a camera that I could point and click without having to change settings all the time, and still get quality photos that look good even when printed on 8 x 10.When you hook the camera up to your computer via the USB line (included) and turn the dial to the little green arrow, the camera just shows up as another drive on your computer in Windows Explorer. You just drag the files where you want them on your computer and then delete the files of the camera &quot;drive&quot; to reset the counter to zero. The camera came with 16 MB smart card, but I bought a 64 MB card that holds about 80 high-resolution images.The software that comes with it, Adobe Photoshop Elements, is great. It's got the best (and easiest) features of the real Photoshop but takes less hard drive space and it's free!When shopping, I got all hung up on the &quot;mini-movie&quot; feature of the camera and was very unhappy that you couldn't record sound with it. But I'm over it -- if you want movies, buy a camcorder. This a great digital camera.
I had another power cord for European system. But now I should change it and this one replaces the other one great.
it fit my needs, i have a small space and the size worked well, the good price also fit the bill
What can I say? It arrived on time. It works as expected. This is why I shop Amazon. No surprises.
This little cd player is great. I bought it for my neice (3 months old). It plays her lullybies while shes sleeping. I wish they had a selection of colors. Red kind of stands out in a little girls room.
I was looking for a camera case for my digital camera and this works quite well. The case will only handle one lens and the camera but it is well made and does the job quite well.
Not what I was hoping for...upgraded from a CP1700....Oooops.This thing eats ink, is ridiculously slow, prints faded images (with no insight from tech support) and consistanly pulls multiple pages.Oh but it looks nice. No more HP's for this kid...
Purchased card via another retailer. Installation was easy. Own a Dell 1.8 Ghz with upgraded RAM to 768MB. Removed my old 64MB nVidia MX2 card and installed new 5500OC card in AGP slot. Did not have to remove old driver (make sure you have the latest driver from website). Nvidia has the unified driver and recognized the new card. Had to change resolution and that was the installation process. More eye candy and details. No lock ups or stalls to date. Very happy with card. Playing Half2, Counter Strike Source, Call of Duty, etc. Haven't tried Doom 3 yet. Didn't want to spend more money on card due to CPU speed. Also card required 250watt power supply which I had. The 5500 card and upgraded RAM made a significant difference to gaming. Certainly you can't max all settings but good performance for price.
This camera is basically good for mid quality family pictures and similar shots, you can't expect much from a non-optical zoom/ 3.3 mp camera, PLEASE!!! Anybody who tells you how great the camera is, never had anything better on their hands,LETS BE HONEST it is not a bad camera but not a smart choice if you are looking for quality. It's actualy a pretty handy and easy to use camera, not too many features and cheap, so there you go...if you need something not too fancy, cheap and you are not expecting some awarded National geographic pictures from it, this is your camera.
Was looking for the green and white, got the green and beige even though it said on my order form white. Didn't fit the 15" laptop, guess I should have used the actual measurements anyway. In the end, I returned it but really like Lowepro stuff.
I looked at local retail stores and couldn't find wall mount units. Don't know why anyone would want one just lying on the counter. I was skeptical of the Ionic feature, but I believe my hair feels softer and less straw-like after using this dryer. Feels well made and should last. At first I thought the high speed wasn't powerful enough, but I think the quietness of this unit is deceptive. It's really blowing as much air as my old dryer, which was good, but it's so much quieter that you think it's not as powerful. The night light is quite bright and is a pleasing green, but I wish I could turn it off during the daytime.
A couple years ago, the local big box warehouse had this cable on sale for about $15, for the price and length of the cable I couldn't pass up trying it out. My intended use was for connecting my notebook computer to my TV for watching movies and on occasion, expanding my desktop. Since I didn't intend on making my notebook permanently part of my home theater system, I needed a cable long enough to reach from behind the TV so I wouldn't have to keep getting back there to plug it in and likewise reach to my chair or desktop.Today you could get longer lengths of cable for much less money, there is no question. I'm not sure why but Belkin got it right with this cable. I have plugged and unplugged, dragged, bent and rolled this cable so many times over the course of the past couple years and it has held up wonderfully. The picture provided by the cable from my computer to the TV is as clear as I would expect, and even better for the occasional Blu-ray I play from my notebook CD tray. When I bought the cable, I didn't even think of the name Belkin for HDMI cables, but this Cable has lived up to my standards and then some. I'm very pleased with this cable and would purchase it again for its dependability, length and durability.
I got this Cybiko for my birthday, and immidiatly I loved it. Then, I began to settle down. I love the games, and I love the fact that every day I can download new games from their website. The only thing is, I know no one else in my area with one. None of my friends do, either. This makes it immpossible to use the Cybiko to its full potential. You need to know somebody else nearby you to be able to chat and to e-mail without hooking up to a computer, you need somebody else with a Cybiko. So, get one if you know other people who have one or is getting one, or get one if you really like lots of free games that are deleatable and downloadable, but if you only like the factor that you can chat with buddies, but none of your buddies have one or are thinking about it, think for a while before you get it. Well, I hope this was helpful. Bye! -Michelle
I have only used this in my Panasonic DVD-RAM Drive. A couple of reviews were from buyers Not expecting RAM Disk.. There is Truly A Differenct be Between DVD-RAM Media & Just DVD R/W
These cables have excellent ends on them, particularly if you have to guide through walls and tug a bit to route your cable. The ends are truly "Snagless" and that makes a lot of difference in the effort and time saved.Highly recommended.
I have no question as to whether or not this product works, I just can't tell you how well.After use in some DV decks, they seem to work more smoothly with a cleaner picture. However, I have no way to verify this for anyone.On another note, I have an older Sharp miniDV camera that seems to play regular tapes just fine, but doesn't play the cleaner tape. Perhaps it's just too old, but I still find it strange.Overall, this product does what it's supposed to, and quickly; just ten seconds.
I just started to use this DVD recorder and it is simple to setup, the controls are easy to use and like a VCR, you are able to record up to 6 hrs. It's a great piece of equipment and worth the money. I believe the VCR in a near future it's going to be a thing of the past.
This microphone is easy to use and works just perfectly. We bought it just to record our baby's voice and it works perfectly. It can even pick up the sound from several feet away. The result is crystal clear recordings. We love it.
I wanted to be able to distribute the programs on my 2 DVRs over my existing cable system so that I could watch programs on any TV in my house. This device was the answer. I put one DVR on each channel and now I am able to do exactly what I wanted to do.The setup was a breeze, programming was easy and the signal is perfect.Now I sort of wish I had gotten the 4 channel model, but I guess I can always add another one of these. I will soon be returning the extra cable box to the cable company since I no longer need more than one.Great product, great price.
Everything is good except one hair inside the screen. This one cannot be compared with an ipod but it's acceptable for $70. The GUI and color is very nice although is not easy to use at a few first times. It can hold over 4-hour movie and the battery is up to 3 hours. It also comes with a world-wide adapter so you don't need a PC to charge the battery.
good hand held voice recorder.everything is in good working order.sound quality on play back can be a bit wonky but overall a good purchase.-John Wilson
This EXACT SAME product, with a silver face plate, is being sold for $100.00 with shipping.For a while Amazon had it at that $100.00 price and Tiger Direct (as of July 2, 2009) has the same deal. Free shipping is included.Obviously APC is discontinuing the silver face plate and this offers the consumer a unique buying opportunity until they are sold out.If, for some reason, you don't like the silver face plate there is no reason you can not hide the unit. This is a set and forget type of device. You will never need to adjust it beyond the initial setup.Extremely high build quality and highly recommended at this low a price.
This seems like a solid built filter. It came in nice packaging and was clean without fingerprints or smudges. It installed easily on the lens (canon 50mm 1.8). The only thing i noticed is that sometimes looking into direct light it gives a glare that is not present with the filter removed. I tried it without the filter to make sure thats what it was and not the lens itself. Other than that, clear filter and great build quality.
IT SO CHEAP IN QUALITY ALMOST SEEMS LIKE A TOY. THIS ITEMS SHOULD BE IN THE PRICE RANGE OF $15.
I had this TV for about 10 days. The first 7 days, the TV had a bright, sharp, color picture. The sound was fantastic! After 7 days of only using 2 to 3 hours per day, the speakers began to vibrate the TV cabinet. Then, on day 10, the TV's picture was not as bright or sharp as it started out; 10 days ago. I took it back to Target for refund. This TV looks like a real good deal, with all of it's features like MTS/SAP sound, 3 sets of input/output jacks, 2 sets on rear, and one set up front. It's big sound, separate Bass and Treble tone control, and 27" beautiful picture. The truth is, it will not remain as good as it was when you brought it home; after just about 7 days! My advice is this: If you don't mind the TV acting like one that is several years old(picture not as sharp, brightness not as bright, and speakers sounding like they been played too loud); then this TV is ok for you. I was disappointed in how quick the picture of this new TV began to degrade, and speakers began to vibrate cabinet. You can get this TV for $170.00 at Target right now; but there are better choices. This TV is very heavy in weight(about 80 LBS!) It does have built-in carry handles, which helps.
I WISH my monitor lasted three years!!! I am obviously a glutton for punishment, but I've purchased TWO of these monitors. Neither lasted more than a year before doing dim and dark. No matter how many times I hit the + sign to increase the brightness (out of desperation and dispair), the monitors each slowly got darker and darker until they quietly passed away. I agree 100%. View Sonic, at least this particular model, is [substandard].
This was just what I was looking for and it looks like it belongs to the TV. It swivels easy to any direction in my room.
Product came in the expected time, and worked as expected. I put this in my father's phone in order to expand his phone's memory to take more photos and videos.
I looked at online reviews on rechargable batteries and finally decided to settle for this one. The main reason I bought Energizer is because of its competitive pricing and good performance. So far there has been no issues.
This hard drive completely and totally died 14 months after purchase. Since it was 2 months past warranty, I'm totally out of luck.LaCie Tech Support was incredibly unhelpful; the most astonishing comment was that I "should find a gearhead" to look at it. (Hmmm...seems to me that's why one calls tech support, isn't it?) Friends in England have reported the same sort of cavalier attitude from LaCie Tech Support in the UK, so obviously this is the way LaCie does business.Is it worth taking in somewhere to get it fixed and paying at least half the price of a new one? No. I'll just try another manufacturer's drive.
The difference between this and the cheap-o polarizing filters is pretty dramatic. Skies are bluer, clouds are whiter and have more definition, trees are greener. I hated spending so much on a filter at first, but I don't regret splurging on this one now that I've seen the difference that it makes. No sense in getting a nice camera/lens and then putting a crappy filter on the end of it!
This is the best webcam I've ever used, 3Com should be congratulated! I've had no problems whatsover with the cam, it's the best home webcam on the market. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
I was so impressed with the high sophistication of this unit, I've been used to the Japanese models in Japan, with really cutting edge features. I wondered away from the Japanese mini disc's players and cd players due to the high conformity constraints withholding new mp3 players from the market. The copyright infringement laws are highly implemented in Japan, so the U.S. market is a good test bed for the piracy in world right now. Anyways, this cdmp3 player comes with 2 bubble gum stick batteries that are internally housed to power it for hours of pleasure. Then as a kick back, it has the ability to connect to the external extended battery pack that takes two double AA's, of which is included! The software is so detailed and advanced on the remote control; it has far surpassed any Japan market player's I have ever owned. I was also able to select the time I wanted to skip ahead in songs, like 1,2 or 4 seconds at a time, that's so helpful when listing to mega mp3 mixes that are like 2hrs long! The thing even comes with an adjustable equalizer that is detailed, the list goes on and on. The software is upgradeable and is powered by Microsoft, that's got to say something for the hardware used, to enable the player. The player is also thinner and lighter than the newest Sony ultra CD player in the U.S.! As for me I'm proud to say that i'm back in the American market for consumer portable electronics due to the highly advanced technologies the company has implemented.
Great performance and the price was much below the quality of such a device. Extremely happy with it and highly recommend it for usefulness and portability. Purchased from Amazon and shipped from N.Y. to MN was fast as hoped for.
Targus bag is a awesome bag with lots of compartments and space. I use it daily. Its sturdy a little heavy. I can neatly keep my formals too :)Just the bag i was looking for
I would have bought this at B&H if they had any left at the time. The apeture is great, the image is really clear and details. It's about as good as a macro lense I tested. Great detail, no distortion (as far as I can tell) and the depth of field is terrific. Such a good price. it's hard to get good focus unless you have a d80 or d90 that turns this lense into an auto-focus lense.
The price was reasonably good, delivery done with no problems, product works good as expected and I have nothing but good things to say of this purchase through Amazon.Shalom Cohen, Adv.
I have an extensive home network, and every now and then I have to replace cables, usually because the little lock-tab on the connector has broken off or doesn't lock properly any more. The primary cause of the tabs breaking is them getting caught on something as I'm trying to pull them out from behind a desk. Having a feature that protects the tab from that abuse is important to me, and was a primary requirement in my selection. The image for this product shows side guard protectors for the tab, but the product itself has no such protectors.I'm rating this a 2 because they are still useful as cables, even though the lack of tab protection limits their lifespan.
I got this for my PS3 and needless to say I was not disappointed. All of the color are accurate I never see lag of any kind and the strength of the cable is pretty damn durable. Don't get those ridiculously overpriced monster cables because you get the exact same thing (maybe even better) for less than half the price. How can you do wrong with that?
I bought this recorder for dictation purposes. Works great. Simple to handle, quite handy, easily goes in my pocket and my wife's purse. Files can be easily moved to any computer as back up. Only problem I see with this device is that the play back volume is low even on the highest setting. Perhaps good with ear phones, but certainly a disspointment when played on the built in speakers. Then again, what can I expect in a device of this size?I forgot to put the device on hold, but it should automatically go to hold and save battery, hmm... disappointed to see that the brand new copper top battery is completely run down after a week.
This GPS will get you to where you need to go. It acquires satellites quickly and then rarely looses a signal, even in Boston. The maps are accurate enough and there are several different choices for route planning (fastest, shortest distance etc...). The screen is bright, even in the sun, and it is unobtrusive on the window.
I Love my camera, it was a Mother's Day gift! It has alot of nice features and takes Great pictures!! The only thing I don't like is that it is Very delicate. You really have to be very gentle with it! Not one that you want to leave laying around....This is a camera that you want to keep in the case until you want to use it....Well, I am Enjoying taking lots of pictures with it and HP is a great company to deal with for any of there products and Customer Service.......
I planned to buy a hood and was going with the cheaper one, but then I planned not to. This hood has an excellent finish, when attached to the lens (using with EF-S 55-250IS) the lens and the hood seem to be a single object, has the same black finish as the lens. the inside cup of the hood has a nice mat finish. Clips very nicely. Can also be applied reverse if not using it. I would recommend this clip type over the screw ones.I was surprised to see that this was made in Japan.
I suppose you can find a better monitor than this one, and with the constantly dropping prices, you may even find a better deal. However, at the time I found this, I determined the price to be at or near a price I was looking to pay, I generally had a good impression of Samsung products, and the reviews I had seen at the time I purchased were very good. I have had this monitor for more than six months now and I can tell you it works great, does what I expect, is easy to refresh, and it represents a good value. Take a look at this one, definitely. I certainly have no regrets with my purchase. As a side note, this monitor works not only with Windows, as most people will undoubtedly use it, but it also works great with lots of free software. I have run it using numerous different operating systems, including a couple of BSD variations and many Linux variations, as well as Windows XP. Works great with all of them.
its actually 93 inches horizontally, but thats expected, its measured diagonally to be 100 inches. but so far so good, it seems to roll down and back up just fine, looks nice and give you a good image to look at when you use a good projector, looking behind the screen you will notice that no light gets thru which is important so that ambient light or lights behind the screen wont effect the picture quality.overall im very happy and i havent found a better deal anywhere else for a nice 100 inch screen.
What's the difference between these and the expensive ones you buy in retail stores?Aside from fancy labels and stiff shielding...Nothing!These work just fine for any home application.
I absolutely love this laptop bag. Finally a bag that can hold my 17 inch wide-screen monitor and my paperwork, mouse, lots of my office supplies, my cords, even my fan! It akso has a slot for your phone in the front and it is easy to carry.
This product is wonderful, wonderful..So easy to use, don't need a computer, portable, so handy for vacation use,The price was very resonable, and the quality excellent.. I will be purchasing another one very soon..
I am very pleased with this product. It delivers all of the features that it promises and I do not see any flaws in this product. The battery life is very long. The picture quality is perfect. It does have some standard photos and videos already on it, but those can be deleted and replaced with your own. That is most likely for demo purposes. I'd purchase electronics again from Amazon.com. Very trustworthy.
Note this Pack includes 2 TanksMy printer is less than an year old and I use it for regular and Photo priting. Initially I felt the alternative brand was cheaper but when you compare the quaility and quantity its worth going with the original.Alternative Brand1 Tank = 11$, 2 Tanks = 22$Cannon I got 2 Tanks for 29.04 -22 = 7.04 (This is worth guaranteed quaility, free shipping and the orginal catridges have extra ink + good quaility photos.)
CHECK THE PRODUCT PHOTOS - The description for this bag IS poorly written and should include the word "OR" a few more times when describing what all it will fit. I suspect for a veteran photographer with more gear, this bag would fall short except for limited use.With that said, I just purchased my first DSLR package and needed some way pack it around. This bag does the job well. It holds my Canon T2i camera body, two lenses (18-55mm, 75-300mm), and extras like an auto/wall charger (not the Canon charger w/cable), the book, an extra battery, an extra memory card and a 3 piece Lenspen Pro-kit. I can put this bag fully loaded inside an Under Armour Adult Varsity backpack with my tablet, phone, and a rolled up light jacket.The bag itself seems very well constructed. Strap and flap clips are metal and very solid. The bag has a shoulder strap AND a waist strap (hidden in a flap on the back of the bag). I'm not a fan of waist-pack style bags, but it's a nice option.This won't be the last camera/gadget bag I buy, but it's a great bag to start.
When I tried to import video from a Sony DV camcorder using the cable, the video and sound come through garbled. Maybe I received a faulty cable. I will update the review if cablemart takes care of this.
Worked fine for about 9mo, then everything went berserk. Initially, the TV wouldn't turn on at first. Then, when on, it wouldn't recognize inputs from the cable box, dvd, or over-the-air broadcast. Then, the speakers would either (1) not work or (2) emit an ear-piercing shriek. These various problems happened about 1 in 2 times we would turn on the TV, though now the TV won't turn on at all. Luckily we bought the extended warranty. Do yourself a favor and save up for a better TV.
I tried hooking these up to both an MP3 player and a stereo receiver. I had to turn the source volume way up (which I expected) in order to get a signal but it was extremely difficult to retain that signal. Halfway through a song, the transmitter would lose the signal for whatever reason and the speakers would emit REALLY loud feedback. Definitely not what you want to hear. After fiddling with the tuning on both the transmitter and speakers and getting the same results, I am returning these.
I initially bought the 35S player, but had to return it for a few reasons: slow start-up time, slow loading time, inability to read certain DVDs of poorer quality, inability to read certain VCD discs. This player, besides having a 5-disc changer, corrects all the faults I found with the 35S. The video and sound quality are amazing, especially for a player which does not cost too much.
I bought this antenna because some reviewers loved it, and I wanted improved reception on both AM and FM stations without having to rig up an external antenna. I connected it to my stereo receiver, and compared the sound quality with that from my old, cheap antennas that came with the receiver (a 300-ohm flat ribbon antenna for FM, and a small plastic loop antenna for AM). The Terk came up short to both, regardless of how I oriented it.Maybe this antenna helps in some situations, but it didn't help me. I returned it yesterday for a refund.
These jewel cases are beautiful...unfortunately they are for CDs whereas I needed cases for DVDs. I had to return them.
A must have. Use with my D40 when shooting low light from a tripod. Works great from sides and back of camera as long as the distance is not too great. Wish that this item was included in the D40 package, however, guess that's expecting too much.
I was told by a friend who initially recommended a 1.0 GB, "You'll never use all the space," yet I decided to get the 2.0 GB and I'm glad. I won't ever use all the space and that assures me I can take all the photos I wish without a thought to space. I just returned from vacation with 503 photos on my camera and plenty of room for more.
We recieved this DVD player for Christmas and it is great!! This is our first DVD, and we really didn't want or need a high end product. The sound and picture quality is awesome, and the set up is quick. The directions are also very easy to follow and the remote is a cinch to use once you read through the manual. I am very pleased with this product and look forward to viewing a lot more DVDs.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
This high quality product allows me to cruise the Internet for high class pornography from my couch. A definite must-have for any household. The roll ball allows for smooth and sexy cursor precision while the small form factor allows me to balance the keyboard on top of one leg without effort.
This Griffin FM transmitter has made my iPod music accessible for use in my "cd only" vehicle. It was both inexpensive and easy to use; plus I really enjoy all those options for music without the hassle of carrying cd's. Great choice.
Easy to install and the latest driver is available on line. Signal strength is 'good' to 'very good' , but rarely excellent. I would rate this card excellent were it not for the signal strength.bjs
I"ve had this for one day already from amazon. Transfered 1.38 GB of song in 5 minutes and the Flash Drive felt pretty hot. I don't know but I'd probrably be careful. For now, it's awesome!
There was a time not so long ago that we spend a small fortune on hand-written organizers. The system required training and, therefore, time off of work. Moreover, between the leather covers and the the new calendars every year the system represented an on-going and inefficient operation.It's amazing how fast things can sometimes change for the better. I've had a Palm V for some time now and it has exceeded all my expectations. Nevertheless, it was not practical to outfit the entire office with the reasonable but still substantial price tag of the Palm V.Now, however, the new Palm m100 should make it affordable to keep the entire office organized with the great Palm platform. I bought one the other day to make sure it could deliver. Again, I have not been disappointed. The only discernable drawback might be a lack of memory. Even so, I've been amazed at the small fraction of memory I've used on my Palm V.For the purpose of keeping an entire staff on time, on task, and well organized with a rolodex full of information always at their finger tips, it seem the m100 will be up to the task.
I bought this specifically to use in the gym and while running. Unable to run or workout with the Sansa MP3 while hanging around your neck. I got this based on the fact that it was advertised as having a "Built in Belt Clip". It does not!! Waste of Money!!!!!!!!!
I really like the idea of having a sling around pack and this one is a unique design that works great. It is great for a camera with lense attached and 2 extra lenses (or 1 lens and 1 flash).The pack is a bit small if you are used to a real backpack and if you are larger (I am 6' and weight 190), the pack feels small on your back.I actually ended up getting the one larger which felt more comfortable and let me hold all my gear.You "DO" have to get used to how to use it - as it is awkward in the beginning.
I ordered this because I wanted a canary yellow cable with clear hook-in tabs. Instead, I got something that looks beige with grayish hook-in tabs.Whatever... It seems to work just fine.Three stars because the pictured color schematic looks nothing like what I received.
I was nervous at first ordering such a huge item, but I have been wanting one of these for a very long time. Over the years I have grown sick and tired of playing video games and watches movies on less than great TVs and decided to do some research and get a big one.This product is simply amazing. My video games have never looked so rediculously good. I was playing Halo 3 with a friend today and each half of the screen was so huge and crystal clear that it felt like we had our own tv, as if we weren't playing split screen at all. And then I went to single player and this game looks unreal on 1080p. "Holy crap" is the only legitamate description and it's not enough to literate the true grandness of image quality. This thing even makes Playstation 2 and Gamecube games look amazing.I have my PS3 and 360 connected with HDMI, the Wii and Bose DVD system are on Component and they all look fantastic. Do not be afraid to buy this thing.Shipping was great. If you buy this thing from 6th avenue, they offer free shipping, which is unheard of for someting so big. I checked another site and they were asking $[...]. Go with amazon and 6th avenue here.The stand that comes with it is perfect. It looks great, like an extension of the TV and holds all my peripherals nicely with no issue. Plenty of cable room. If you buy this TV you have to buy the official stand or you're shooting yourself in the foot.Other thoughts: I am sitting about 6 to 8 feet away from the TV. The alleged optimal viewing distance is like 10 feet or something, but that's all nonsense. Sit where you want. The optimal viewing angle for the thing is about 45 degrees. After that it started looking distorted, but I don't know anyone who wants to sit that far off center. You can layout your seating, spreading it out wider and wider as you get away from this thing. So far I have one couch and plan on moving to a different apartment so I can add a few more couches and chairs, each on their own risers to get the real home theatre experience going on.I brought my friend Wily over today and whooped his butt in some Wii Tennis. The expletives and amazement on the size and quality of this thing never ended. I'm still awestruck. Take the hit to your bank account, go out and get this thing. Screw the Mitsubishi models, they have problems with a loud buzzing noise. Get this thing and get it today. You will not be dissapointed. Your friends and family will love it. Stop debating, start buying.(Oh and the built in speakers are great too, but I don't use them. I have bose home theater which is simply unreal in all aspects. I hope this review was helpful).
OK, all I wanted to say is that these speakers are amazing. I guess I dont have much to campare them to since the last speakers I had were these crappy ones that came with my computor, but still, this is an AWESOME system. I got it as a present from my sister, and after hearing how good they sound I was stunned to see that they are only twentysix dollars. They have a great sub-woofer that can almost get too loud sometimes, and they look good too. I know everyone is gonna say my review isn't helpful but all there is to say is that this is a great buy. Unless you want a friggin movie theater surround system that costs a thousand bucks, this will do the job....by the way they can get REALLY loud too. ;)
I have owned this printer for 5 years, and it still works as good as new. The printer has an amazing speed of 26 ppm, and has the best quality I have ever seen. It is very easy to set up, and is a decent size for such a wonderful printer. The toner is a fair price for 15000 pages. I print MANY thing EVERY day and I have to only change my toner once ever 3 YEARS! I strongly recommend this printer.
Have no doubts...order this product.I wanted to improve the sound coming from my computer - at a cut-rate price. I ordered this set based on the recommendations of customers and I'm absolutely thrilled. These speakers turned my office into a studio - and the price, what a thrill!I have a Bose Wave Radio w/ CD player in my living room...and the music in my office - played from my compuer - is BETTER than the Bose.Don't fret about "too much base" that you read in other reviews. I have the woofer at about 3/10 - and I don't generally like much base. This is NOT an issue.Buy it, enjoy it...
I bought these headphones so I could listen to music while mowing my yard. The day they arrived, I plugged them into my MP4 player and hopped on the 20-year-old John Deere lawn tractor. Inside the shed, it's still too noisy to hear the music, but once I was outside it worked very well. Didn't have to turn the volume up to battery-draining, ear-damaging level to hear the music.
These headphones:- do no fall out of your ears while you are running- have decent sound while exercising- do not close out all other sounds so still can hear cars, etc- are lightweight- cord comes out of neckband which is good if you clip iPod on back of shorts like me- took a little getting use to at first because they do not seem secure, but they are, they have never come out of place- the rubber gasket over the earbud came off about 6 months later, I bought 2 replacement pair in case it happened again or they discontinued this styleI have tried all the Sony earbuds, Philips, and some other in my headphone graveyard in my drawer. A lot of wasted money.They work great for me. I use them excusively for running. Its the best solution I have found. I wear other types for other activities and would not use them for listening to my iPod leisurely.
I've owned 6 or 7 DVD players since 1998. This is by FAR the nicest one, in so many ways. It's very sleek looking with a very good front panel button layout, and it has a great feature set. Its fast-forward and rewind work much more smoothly and consistently than those of other models I've had. It plays alternate video formats (VCDs, SVCDs, CVDs) very well. And Amazon.com has it for such a great price -- how can you go wrong? I've bought one for the den and will buy a 2nd one for the bedroom.Strengths are well listed by other reviewers. What got me to buy was the reviewer that said it would play DVD-Rs fill of files (e.g., MP3s). It sure does! That's a RARE and valuable feature. I have a DVD burner on my computer and a zillion MP3s, and it's a lot nicer to access them 4.5 GB at a time (DVD-R) than 0.7 GB at a time (CD-R)!Another nice thing is that the unit has BOTH optical and coax digital audio outputs, though the latter was not mentioned in the literature I'd scanned before buying. Saved me from having to buy an expensive optical cable, as I already had a coax cable.At double-speed (2x forward speed), it still plays MP3s with sound -- they are pitch-corrected and smooth, but twice as fast! I wish it would do the same for movies, but that's one rare/cool feature you will have to forgo.Weaknesses are minor: the feel and layout of the remote control are only so-so; it doesn't show the complete filenames of MP3s with really long names; you must cycle through every zoom setting (2x, 3x, 4x, 1/2x, etc.) before getting back to normal size [sorry if I'm just ignorant of a way to get back to 1x quickly].If you're a bargain hunter and you want a GREAT feature set for a rock-bottom price, I HIGHLY recommend this model.Update: the finish is more "mirror" than silver -- and I like it!
Everything that we were hoping for with this remote came true. The set-up was extremely simple and everything went exactly as they said during the entire set-up process. We now have 1 remote on our table and were able to put the other 6 away in the drawer.
BEWARE: Bought and installed X-Fi XtremeGamer in June. Unit did not work in December--verified by a state-licensed computer repair tech. Creative does not respond to my claims under (one year) warranty, and I quote: "Creative offers to you that hardware will be free from material defects ("Defect") in workmanship and material under normal use for a period of twelve (12) months from date of retail purchase by original end-user purchaser ("Warranty Period")."Creative Labs makes it VERY difficult to make any warranty claim. Try finding a phone number on their website. Even email is difficult to find. This is because, and again I quote, "To obtain the fastest, most appropriate service for your Creative Product, you should first make use of Creative's on-line resources to diagnose and attempt to resolve the problem there."My local computer tech says he replaces hundreds of sound cards every year in his business: "You'd be surprised how often they fail within a year." He has two large boxes of failed Soundblaster cards to back up his claim.My previous Sound Blaster card lasted 3 years; current card only 6 months--at $80, a rather expensive mistake.
As with other individuals we were experiencing intermittent WiFi connectivity, due to local EMF pollution. These adapters have resolved the connectivity issue to our complete satisfaction; moreover, the speed of our local LAN was increased, relative to WiFi. Definitely would recommend using these adapters when you have had enough of EMF pollution. Since these devices piggy back on top of existing local house wiring, we were concerned that the A-B setup of the house wiring might create an issue; to date we have not experienced any problems related to the A-B side of the electrical wiring.
In the past Linksys has made some good switch products. This is not one of them. I am now working with my third BEFW11S4. On the surface it seems like a good product and it is when it works. However, the switch has a problem that causes it to stop forwarding packets periodically. This happens on the RF and wired ports. It will recover on it's own but frequent pauses can be frustrating. I have spoken with Linksys support. They had me try several code releases but the problem remains. I'd like to recommend this product. The price/feature mix is good but I cannot recommend it until Linksys corrects this issue.If you have this product enable outgoing logging. You will quickly see strange and incorrect characters in the log. Since the log is formatted as a routing table might be it makes me wonder if the log data comes straight from the routing table.
All the 8 batteries I bought (Pro Series AA 2700 mAH NiMH) performed to 1100-1200 mAH, not even close to 2700. These were analyzed on a MAHA C9000 AA analyzer (yes, I had conditioned them several times!).When informing the third party company (Genie Accessories) of my observations, the help desk offered to replace upon return. I gave the batteries away; why would I want more 1200 mAH re-chargables?I bought them because I noticed the "Canon" name on the packaging. Received product was not Canon labeled.
The GPS LT-20 is a great device and is fairly accurate. The problem is the Delorme maps, they have so many errors and interstare ramp data is inaccurate or sometimes even missing. The estimated time of arrival and time to turn is determined by the speeds that you set and estimate that you will travel on different roads and does is not determined by your actual speed which the GPS can calculate. I don't understand how a company that is a map maker can but out such bad street maps. I think they should get them from Garmin, Wish I could use this GPS with other mapping software. 2006 Street Atlus was some inprovement but still filled with street errors.Bob B
I got several of the matching birdhouses and mounting plates for my Dad. He was disappointed in how these things fitted on the birdhouses and said he would be figuring out some other base plate for the bird houses.
LOVE THIS ITEM DON'T LIKE LAP TOP KEY BOARD AND TOUCH PAD BUT LOVE LAPTOP WITH THIS ITEM IT IS LIKE TAKING MY DESK TOP WITH ME WITH MY FOLDING KEY BOARD AND SMALL MOUSEA+++++ UNIT
This product's description is misleading and just plain wrong. It says specifically that it is designed for the Z series (along with other series) cameras, and it says that the battery will fit any camera which does not come with a rechargeable one. My Z1485 does not come with a rechargeable battery, yet the battery that came with this dock does not fit into my camera. After researching, I found that my camera uses only Lithium batteries, and must use the KLIC-8000 rechargeable battery pack and not the KAA2HR that comes with this dock.This was completely mis-represented by the packaging and by the documentation which came with the battery/dock. Waste of money if you expect to get a *WORKING* rechargeable battery and not just another useless piece of junk to throw into a landfill.Not to mention the fact that when I hooked the dock up to my PictBridge printer (as mentioned in the dock's documentation) and put my camera on it, the printer responded as expected (it displayed "Use Camera to Print") but the camera froze solid and I had to remove the battery to reset it.Obviously, quality control is not one of Kodak's strong points. I would not recommend this or any other Kodak product to anyone.
...no donut!These discs are highly rated, so I bought some. The cake box package arrived with the 100-stack of discs sliding around on the spindle. Usually there is a foam retainer, or donut, at the top to take up the extra space. With about one inch of free space, these discs were sliding back and forth pretty good, banging against each other like a wannabe slinky.I had planned to use the DVD's for data backups. I decided that they were not worth the risk considering the possible damage from banging around. Returned to Amazon. Perhaps the one star rating is unfair, since I never tried the discs. But I thought somebody else might like to know.
I just recently bought this. I was looking for an mp3 player and i decided to try this. I love it! Ive got 80 songs on it and can fit at least 100 more! The Fm radio is great! The FM recorder is probably my favorite thing! You can record any songs you hear on the radio! Its holding togethor great and i usuallt keep it in the plastic case that came with it. My only gripe is wonderin what idiot designed the battery cover? if you keep it in the case and are careful its not a problem but the battery cover is really flimsy. This thing is loaded with features. I use the Line in thing to record me playin the guitar. anywho i would highly suggest it!
With the Sony CyberShot, you'll notice a strange thing - you'll take more pictures. Even though I have a great Canon Elan 35mm, I end up using my CyberShot more frequently due to its size (it fits in my pocket) and because its digital (it holds more photos and you can erase your mistakes). Whereas I once only took my 35mm on major trips or events, I end up taking my CyberShot everywhere with me.Operating the camera is intuitive including easy to navigate menus on the LCD screen. When viewing pictures on the camera, you can zoom in and out to get a better sense of how they'll look. The Sony has a great recovery rate as well - some cameras require a 7 sec wait between pictures as it stores the previous one. The Sony has been under 3 secs for me most of the time. Finally, you can use the included cables to plug your camera into a television to view your pictures through a slide show mode.One feature that I'm surprised I use so often is the ability to record short MPEG movies. You'll be amazed how often you'll use this just to record a short greeting or capture a fun moment. The quality isn't great, but it is good enough to share with friends via email.My only recommendation would be to go ahead and invest in a larger memory stick. I have a 128 meg stick and it can store over one hundred pics plus a couple seconds of video. You'll never have to worry about running out of memory.This is a great camera - one you'll use more often than you think. You'll love the ease of use, the great picture quality, and some of the extra features you never thought you needed before you had them available.
This piece does what's promised. It provides a consistent, clear signal far better than the built-in transmitter. It eliminates much of the clutter of the cassette-tape adapter and does the job in cars that don't have cassette players.Installation isn't too tricky for home installation, but so many cars these days have manufacturer-specific antenna inputs and outputs that there's a good chance you'll need adapters. They're more expensive than they should be (about $10 to $30-plus), and the Ford version is a lot harder to find than GM.
Although the item clearly had a "used" look, it works great and arrived quickly. I'm pleased!
Works well with the Moto Q9C I'm using it with. Comes with a SD card it can mount in for computers/readers thad do not have the mini-sd slot.
As an in-ear headphone, these were fairly comfortable. They also did a good job of drowning out ambient noise. The bass response was good, but the high-end frequencies were missing. A little muddy sounding in the highs, not as crisp as a set of Bose headphones, but definitely good value for the money.
This i ssuch a good MP3 player that i have two of them! It came with an armband and sport style headphones that don't fall out of your ears when you are running. And when not using it with the armband it slips into your pocket and no one would notice.
Sturdy, easy to put together they even have a YouTube video you can follow, a great value for your money!
Product was fine but the packaging wasteful. It was sent in a big cardboard box when a padded envelope was all that was necessary.
Apply is very easy, but 3 months of use. The stickers coming off, which I have to remove them. I recommend this stickers if you what to type in thai, no great product but does the job well.
Why pay $70 for an HDMI cable? This cable works as promised and was delivered promptly.
I got this unit hoping for something that would work in the car, home and while walking. Unfortunately, the built-in antenna gets such poor quality reception that a full antenna kit is needed to use it in the car or home. While walking, forget it. I was never able to get good reception. You might get a signal for a few minutes outdoors, but I was never able to get steady reception, no matter how I held the radio. When I tried using it at work, as a portable radio, again I could not get good reception. You just have to have an antenna kit.The radio worked fine in the car with an antenna kit, but the interface design is awful. There are no preset buttons, and you have to either use non-intuitive arrows on the radio itself to change channels, or use the remote since it does have number buttons. But if you use the remote, you have to point right at the unit or it won't work. And then you have to have eagle eye vision to figure out which channel its on. The active channel is highlighted with a very weak yellow fringe, and I always found it difficult to tell which channel I was actually on. Overall, I found it very difficult to use when driving.Finally, the unit just broke the other day, shortly after one year of use. It just flat out died, and I had to junk it. For this price, I was expecting much better quality.I just bought the Audiovox XMCK20AP, and I like it much better than the INNO for use in the car (you can call XM to swap your license to a new XM radio). Don't know yet about the quality, but I bet it will last longer than a year.
I ordered this when I found out how much Wii controllers love eating batteries. Although, you get battery packs for wii, you get locked into a product that you can't use anywhere else.These works flawlessly and the batteries last forever. I think I got full one month of 1 hour playtime everyday before the batteries ran out. The charger takes around 3 hours to fully charge the batteries. The only downside is that since the charger plugs directly into socket, it could get a little inconvenient and might block other sockets.
I've bought a fair number of headphones over the last couple years. Lately, I've had a run of headphones with poor quality. This headphone set seems to be of OK quality. The sound clarity is good. But, the size is terrible. These headphones are very narrow, and the band is very stiff. So, after wearing them for a little while, they feel like having a clamp applied to your head. Also, due to how heavy the headphones are, adjusting them to a larger size where the band doesn't touch your head does not work. The headphones are heavy enough that they will sink down and bend the tops of your ears down.It's a shame really. A few minor changes to their construction, and they'd be very good headphones. So close, yet so far.
we got these bags because we saw it when my sister bought it. it seemed like a great bag. when we found out it costs less on amazon then any other regular bag we decided to order it. and when it arrived (with a friend, because they wont mail it to israel) it was locked in a thick plastic bag- just waiting for us to open.it looked great and we love it! it is the most comfortable bag ever!
Besides the Alarm and Time functions being difficult to use, (I had to try the alarm function 4 times before I got it right), The time display on this is too bright, and can only be seen head on....not from an angle. Very disapointing for such a handsome looking clock. I wish electronic's manufacturer's would hire better designers to marry function with modern sleek design, is it too much to ask?
This hair dryer works great. It has lots of power and dries super fast. A little more bulky than other travel hair dryers but since the cord retracts into the handle, it still fits in my carry bag.
I will start the review with a disclaimer that I had the chance to beta-test this camera before release; That also means I have had a few months experience in shooting with the camera.I will start out with a little history. A few years ago, Sigma released the SD-9 and SD-10 digital cameras. They were widely hailed to have excellent image quality, but the trouble for some buyers was that the cameras did not have some convinced features that other cameras offered, like in-camera JPEG or on-camera flash, and so they went on to other systems.Fast forward to today and the SD-14. Sigma has addressed all the little aspects of usability and features that people have asked for, like in-camera JPEG, on camera flash, PC-Sync socket, and many other little features. But best of all, in addition to adding more resolution, they also improved the image quality from the sensor even further - the camera has even more dynamic range, and much better high ISO support than before with everything up to 800 working really well and even 1600 being usable. This is a camera with a feature set that just about anyone can make use of, and leave the choice of the body to image quality rather than body features.When considering a camera like the SD-14, it really is important to understand the difference the Foveon sensor makes as this camera really is different than any other camera on the market today. Look at sample images (look at full-size sample images, not shrunken down web versions!). Read about the Foveon sensor. The use that information to make up your mind if this is the right camera for you. For fine art work or landscapes, I'm really not sure there is anything better.Sigma deserves a lot of credit for daring to continue updating the camera line with this unique sensor in a market full of otherwise very similar choices (except for Fuji, props there).You can read more here about the Foveon and Bayer sensors compared in terms of detail captured and the information about resolution charts you should know:[...]And you can find full-size sample images either on the Sigma-sd14.com web site or here in the user galleries:[...]
Its cheaper than the usual, interms of shipping and cost of each item.great buy.
I returned it after one day. It sucked up batteries superfast. At one point it killed my visor requiring a hard re-boot. I lost everything installed and had to start again.Major trouble finding a signal unless I was out in an open parking lot.I am waiting for the Magellan GPS for visor with the 10 hour battery life and external power source and optional car bracket
This case has ample room for my digital SLR body, two lenses, my UV filter case, a lens cleaning kit, an external flash, battery charger, memory card, instruction manual, and a smaller point-and-shoot camera. The unique customizable foam lining lets you put each component or accessory in just as you like it and allow as much padding as you desire. The case is well-made and opens and closes easily and snugly.The only gripe I have about it is the strong smell that the foam inside gives off. I would recommend laying the case and foam outside in the breeze to air out for a couple days before use. The smell eventually dissipates to acceptable levels.I would definitely recommend this case to anyone looking to protect and carry their camera (or other similar device) for a fair price.
This case is just OK. It not particularly well-padded, but I don't abuse my iPod the way some people do. The worst part is the belt clip. It should be permanently attached to the case, but you have to snap it on. With the slightest bump, it breaks loose, so if you're going to use the clip, trust me on this one: Superglue it to the case! A LOT of Superglue!
If you have children who like to roam, then the Motorola TalkAbouts are essential equipment! I have used them to keep in touch with my children when they have played in different soccer fields, when they ride their bikes in the park, when camping, picnicing and hiking. The units are easy to use, even for a 5-year-old. It makes them feel important, too, so they willingly keep in touch.I have found the TalkAbouts to easily withstand the rigours of active pre-teen boys, and the reception has been good, even in built-up areas.Battery use is reasonable, the units are tough and easy to use.Any parent will find a use for these!
While the price is right, and they look pretty cool, you'd be better served spending a few more bucks and get something better made. While this setup is servicable in the mid range, like others have said the sound gets unbalanced at low volume and you don't have to pump them up too loud before the bass gets distorted. Another thing that niggles me is that the remote only allows you to change the volume of the front and rear speakers seperately, so if you get the prefect balance between them, if you want to lower the volume you have to readjust them. Don't nickle and dime your sound, spend some more coin and really rattle your neighbours.
Got them for company networking, works as advertised no problems. Snagless ensures that the wire doesn't go crazy on you when you try to straighten it.
I've had a HORRIBLE experience with the wireless card in this networking kit--all because my laptop runs on Win 98 SE! Although it claims to work with Windows 98 SE, the software has a flaw that can't find a .dll file to make the card work. I've spent hours trying to come up with a fix and I finally contacted DLink for tech help. (...) Before buying this product, read all about the problem this product has with Win 98 and decide if you really want the headache. I solved my problem by purchasing another card that said it worked with Win 98 and actually did. I had it running at a Dell store in minutes. Disregard what the box says. Only use if you run Win 2000 or higher! It seems to work really well with XP.
have you ever seen those replica guns, that look real but dont work, evidently they have keyboards the same way
I have had a great experience with my Slinger bag, which I've had for almost 8 years. For my needs, this is the perfect bag, and I personally can't think of using anything else. Your preferences and needs might be different from mine, but these are the things I love about this bag:*Durability- this bag has lasted through 8 years of moderate use with some traveling, and is still in great shape. It is definitely a well-made bag in terms of build quality.*Dividers- the dividers are pretty easy to reposition with the adjustable velcro, and they stay in place once you've done so. Because of this flexibility, its really easy to customize the bag to fit your needs. Personally,I've just set it up with two slightly smaller pockets, and a larger one on one side, so that there are three discrete spaces for lenses, with some room on the top for the camera body. I've found that I can leave most lenses (with the exception of the extremely long ones) attached to the camera and holster them together with the lens in the middle pocket, and the lcd facing up towards the bag's lid. If I need even more lenses, I've found that the smaller SLR bodies (Nikon D70, D7000, D800, etc)can fit sitting on top of the dividers with the LCD facing either side of the bag, with the front buckle strap loosened slightly so that there's more room on top. I recently got an 80-200mm f/2.8 lens, and with the hood reversed, that lens will also fit perfectly in this bag (though not while attached to the camera). Truthfully, this bag can hold a lot of stuff, though it can get heavy really fast.*Pockets- I think the pocket design is very well thought out, at least for my needs. The pocket inside the flap is perfect for batteries and memory cards, and the outer zip pocket holds my random extras like flash triggers or gels, while the larger zip pocket perfectly fits an external flash, and the small open pocket can take up to two 77mm filter boxes (great if you carry an ND, polarizer, or grad). I use the smallest zip pocket on the back of the bag to hold some lens cleaning cloths. Last, I use the side mesh pockets for keeping my lens caps and flash diffusers or battery charger when i'm not using them, and i've found that to be very convenient. All together, the bag has more than enough space for the gear I need to carry around.*Comfort/accessibility- For me, this was the perfect combination of comfort and accessibility. My dad has a lowepro backpack that he uses for his camera. Its very secure and spacious and comfortable, but it takes him too long to get his camera out, so he tends to miss a lot of shots. With the Slinger, I've found that I'm almost always a few seconds away from getting a shot, since its so easy to just 'sling' the bag around to my front and quickly grab my camera. The buckle is very easy to open, too. Lens changes are very quick as well, since I can just position the bag on my waist and swap lenses with two hands, rather than putting my bag down or trying to hold a backpack with one hand. At the same time, the shoulder strap is fairly comfortable. The padding isn't very soft, and the strap could be wider, but I've found that for shorter trips it's fine. I rarely use the waist strap unless I'm hiking (mostly because it somewhat reduces the accessibility of the bag), but when I have, it has effectively taken some the pressure off my shoulder and kept the bag from bouncing around during the hikes (though it needs to be quite tight to do so). The main issue is that a fully-loaded bag can be quite heavy, and the strap can start to be kind of uncomfortable. I've gotten past this issue by understanding that a bag that is completely full might contain too many things. There's really no need to carry more than 2 or 3 lenses- its really just distracting if you keep switching from lens to lens, instead of working to capture your shots. For a few lenses and a trip around the city, this bag is perfect.As a plus, for those of you who live in a city and sometimes take the train or bus, this bag is fantastic because it is SUPER easy to just sling around to your waist and put it on your lap without even taking the strap off. This way, its fast and easy for you to take a seat, and you know that it would really hard for someone to try to swipe your bag.In summary, I think this is a fantastic bag. It has just the right combination of pockets, comfort and easy accessibility, and will hold everything you need to make great shots, while being convenient to use and keeping your stuff safe. I find that is is perfect for use in a city where you might to get your camera out at a moment's notice, and it works fine when you're out on a hike, though there are definitely better bags for those of you who plan to go on long rigorous hikes. But hey, that's the price you pay for having your camera ready at hand. If you have a full-size DSLR like a D4, with some beast lenses like the 14-24, this is not the bag for you, but if you have a smaller camera and a few lenses, this bag works great.
The sound quality is good for headphones of this size and price. The problem I have with them is that the ear-cups don't rest flat over the ears. The angle of the ear-cups isn't right, so after awhile that part of each ear that receives more of the contact of the ear-cups begins to hurt. I've never had this problem with headphones before, so I don't think my head or ears, etc, is anything out of the ordinary. I've had cans that were too tight on my ears, but I don't remember the ear-cup angle being the problem. I previously used similar cans--one from this same manufacturer and another from a different maker (both of which I wanted to replace with these new units since they the old ones had a lot of miles on them and the sound quality was gone), but the ear-cups on both of those units rest perfectly flat on my ears. I put them on again to confirm it. I prematurely ordered two sets of these cans and the ear-cups are the same on both--resting at an angle as opposed to flat on my ears.I prefer this style of light-weight headphones, but these are uncomfortable because the ear-cups don't rest flat on my ears, so I have to order something else. The sound quality is good and the volume is better (louder) than my older units, but since they become a bit uncomfortable after about an hour or so, well, they're no good for me
what's next? a whole TERRORBYTE of memory on an sd card?!seriously, though, this is excellent for my camcorder and works perfectly.
I needed an cable to connect my Bose 3-2-1 system to my new Hi Def DVD player.This baby did the trick. I love this cable.
Vibrant images and not too curved.
I bought this remote based on and previous reviews the desire to simplify using our home theater system. Having to use 2 to 3 remotes to do almost anything was a pain. Although I was unable to figure out the setup (at 63 most of this stuff is way beyond me) the support at Logitech was outstanding. The complexity of my system was also too much for the first tech I spoke to but I was boosted up a level and that tech walked me through the whole process with great patience and expertise. Now I can't imagine life without this control. It is one button to start each activity and well worth the price. The only thing I would change would be to move the numbers higher on the control so that you only need one hand to hold and change channels. Now they are so low when you try to press them with the same hand the control is not balanced. That is, you need to be holding the control with one hand and pressing the buttons with the other.
I went from a Sony 42 inch 1080i to this Samsung 61 inch 720p. The 42 inch picture quality is much better. The 61 inch television is nice but I can clearly detect the square pixels even in high definition broadcasts. I believe the size and not the brand causes this. I wish I had not bought this television and I cannot return it since I bought it from Amazon. I will probably get used to it but my first impression is negative.While I'm at is there is no point in buying a 1080p television until broadcasts are made in 1080p. Currently there are none unless you have a $1000 Blue Ray or HD DVD player. Your 1080p television will not be any sharper than a 720p or 1080i but you will have paid a serious premium in price.
The product arrived well packaged. Accompanied by an understandable instruction sheet. The tripod is quite sturdy and easy to erect, use, and refold. For an amateur photographer that has occasional use for a tripod, I think this is as good as you're going to get for the price. What I bought here certainly negates any negative reviews I read. The ratio of the weight of the tripod to the weight capacity for the camera is excellent. I highly recommend it.
I brought this pair of these speakers and paired them up with an older set of Dual speakers for my work shop (man cave) and they work great with my stero and my TV. Great sound for the price
I purchased these back in September of last year and needless to say they have already quit working. I did not blast them or mistreat them by any means, simply used them for my computer system and everyday listening to MP3's etc.... However, one day the electronic circuity in the back,(the place where the speaker connections are), simply fuzzed out and stopped working. I had to joggle the cables to get any sound out. I suspect the circuits became faulty. I opened it up and discovered that the speakers and electronics are actually very poorly built. Will not buy another Klipsch product. Sorry for the bad review, but this has been my experience with what I had hoped would have been a higher quality product!
I bought this item three weeks ago after reading the glowing reviews. The GPS started off well with a good signal and very good reception (7/12). Then I tried to use it on routes I know well with disastrous results the first time when it tried to get me to use one-way streets. Fortunately, it does recalculate the routes. Unfortunately, it does so very slowly. You have to wait by the roadside for it to redo the routes. Customer service is very poor. They charge a shipping fee of $25 for any warranty item they might agree to send you. Of course, you have to pay for shipping on your end as well. I returned the item to Amazon.
Was shopping @ Target & saw the Z712. I didn't do any homework or research, simply went home & looked up on amazon. To my surprise, I found it $50 cheaper, shipped directly to my house including the memory upgrade. The camara has been great, I use it personally to take pics of my little kids and outdoor shots. I was in desperate need of an upgrade from my old camara & was too excited to bother reading the instructions. I'm sure there are some features I have yet to figure out but it has been easy to use. The 2gb chip upgrade will hold an amazing 1000 pics, the lithium batteries included took ~ 125 pics and 20 minutes of video before dying. For the money & time invested I am very happy.
1. I'm not an expert in electronics, but due to episodic CPU repair jobs, I decided to get a pair of these gloves. The material is good quality, the gripping dots are nice and the overall construction is such that it appears that these will last for a while.2. NOTE: I'm a medium sized guy (5ft 8 in), average to perhaps small hands and these gloves fit perfectly--to perhaps snug. Thus, anyone who has medium to large hands may have a problem fitting into a pair of these.
I was choosing between Panasonic, JBL and Sony bookshelf units, each of which sounded good, and was doing a &quot;pro and con&quot; discussion with myself regarding those units when I heard another customer testing the Denon DM30S at the end of the aisle... It caught my attention because of its extremely clear, crisp well balanced sound from the excellent Mission speakers. I had never heard much about Denon, and it was about 50 bucks more than the units I was considering, but the sound was so much better that I could no longer consider the other units. I did some web research and found it to be a very well thought of unit, so plunked down the money and took it home. Unpacking it, I found an excellent instruction manual, and with the champagne colored chassis and natural wood colored speakers, I find it very attractive. The overall &quot;look and feel&quot; is high quality with excellent construction in both the receiver and the speakers. While it will not blast the walls out of a large room, it retains its clarity up to rock concert sound levels in a 15 x 15 office, frequent testing of which might be a problem with coworkers :)The only thing I would suggest to Denon is that they send someone to Remote Control Design school. The remote is an attractive, finely crafted unit, but the controls are not particularly intuitive, and it does not have a mute button... Not that this was a deal breaker, just an annoyance. (I later purchased a Denon A/V receiver and its remote's design is equally befuddling).
Once you go SlR you'll never go back. I got other point and shoot cameras, but never used them after I bought my SLR canon xti. The other day, I ran out of battery and I tried to used a point and shoot to get some picture of some abandoned kitties I found. Then I realized that once you get used to your SLR, you'll find p&s a nuisance. And let's not get into picture quality and pixels.
I agree that the Zune has a good look about it, though a bit heavy and thick (as others have mentioned). I tried using the software that came with it, downloaded the upgrade of the software. Didn't sync well at all or it did partially. As a well-seasoned Microsoft user (now Vista) I decided to use Windows Media Player (as it said on the MP panel). After being very excited about that initially ... that didn't work either. I went online only to see what experience others had. After reading several not-so-flattering blogs from others trying to find a way for this thing to work, I finally found a way to solve my problem. I went to the workshop and took out a hammer and applied it to the Zune. No more problem. It was in a funny way very therapeutic. I think we both felt better as both of us were out of our misery. I went and got an iPod Classic. Not a single problem with that. Stay clear of anything Microsoft. I'm now a convert to Apple.
Only one seller had one left. I got it,and now the garage computer is up and running again.Works like champ for browsing online.Not in prodcution anymore, but I still buy Nvidiachipsets on all my video cards.
I got this to use with my Street Pilot 2610. If made a significant difference in the speed with which the GPS synchronized with the satellites and the signal was always robust after it had acquired the satellites, i.e. no dropped signals.
The Amazon.com specifications for this device do not state its USB rating (transfer speed). This device is a USB 1.1 device which has a slower data transfer rate (12 Mbit/s) than the 2.1 (480 Mbit/s) or latest 3.0 super speed (5.0 Gbit/s) standard. This device is adequate for low transfer rate USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice, joysticks, tablets, etc., but you may find it too slow for other uses. Make certain that the device will match your needs.
I purchased a Toshiba HDTV and had it fail just after the 2 year warranty expired. Toshiba explained there was nothing they would do back up their product. No TV should fail after 2 years. I recommend selecting another brand, you can get the same performance and price, and end up with a more reliable product.
This is a well made product which comfortably holds both my tripod & monopod. The only negative is that the material showed a small snag (catch) early on which I was rather surprised by given that it generally seems strong, and I would prefer the zip to be on the same side as the handle. The way it's designed means the zip always ends up on the ground, thus attracting grass & mud to the teeth. But overall I think it warrants it's four stars.
I love my P touch. I'm labeling all my cables and that really helps when I re-arrange my entertainment electronic items. I got the red on white because black on white is boring. I wish I had gotten the pink.
I have the same camera in silver and bought this black one for my wife. We have been through a number of Canon cameras over the years as the technology keeps improving. This one is the best yet. It is simple to operate and, most importantly to me, it is small enough to keep in your pocket. The fact that it is always available makes it so much more valuable. I capture pictures that I never would have with any other camera. the video quality is pretty good and the pictures turn out really well. It allows you to view the pictures in numerous ways after you take them and the interface can do as much or as little as you want.
My husband and I bought this camcorder to make short films for competition and we were very happy with it. The picture quality is excellent both indoors and out. The sound is good but it tends to pick up a lot of echo in large indoor spaces. It doesn't eat up battery power (which was a concern) and is very easy to use. The night-alive feature was a disappointment though... as the others have said it makes your subjects blurry and appear in slow motion. Overall, we love this camera and are very pleased with its performance.
I own some good noise canceling headphones and some more expensive bud earphones but when working out they just won't stay in. I hate constantly having to push them back in. These sounded great but were just too irritating to workout with.Looking for something better for activities the Sony MDR-J10 looked like something to try.These headphones are great for working out. They sit very gently and comfortably on the ear but never fall off. The best I ever tried in this respect.The sound is adequate. They sound good for &lt; $10 headphones but nobody will mistake them for high end equipment. These are heavy on treble. My more expensive phones usually sound best with no EQ. These need treble backed down but unfortunatley not all portable devices allow you to adjust this. At high volume levels there is a lot of distortion but of course for the sake of your hearing you shouldn't be listening this loud anyway. Another issue is sound isolation. Since these fit loosely on the ear you still hear ourside sounds. This good for some things like cycling where it isn't safe not to hear approaching traffic but for other situations it would be nice to have better isolation. Of course there is sound leakage as well. When listening to loud music people around you will be able to hear what you are listening to. I like to listen to Metal when I work out which can get a few stares at the YMCA.Also, it would be nice if they came with a little case so you could throw them in your gym bag without worrying about them.
I have used APC UPS's for over 20 years. The batteries used to last 4-5 years before replacement was needed. Not any longer. The 3 SU 750's I have all had the batteries die at about the same time-2.5 years from purchase. I removed the label on these battery packs to discover they are made by some no name companies in China. Have you ever heard of "Vision " batteries?. What about a company called "LONG". APC is charging premium prices for these battery packs and sending low quality batteries. True, they give you the harness and recycle the batteries for free but we all know that is what we are paying for.
This item did not work very well for me. It is a really neat idea for a product and it might work better for others. First of all, the picture shown is not what the item looked like. It is simmilar, but it is not the same. I could never get it to work real well. After some adjusting of the frequency it did work better, but I still do not like to listen to static. I had to return the item because it did not work well enough in my car. It seemed like the signal was just not strong enough.
If your like me, I know what your thinking - "Gosh, what an ergonomic look! It must make it a better keyboard, right?" Listen, just because it's got a hump in the middle and a left and right hand keyset isn't going to make you a better typist - just more pissed off as your typing accuracy goes into the toilet. In all fairness, my family and I attempted to use this silly thing for several months and none of us ever made a decent adjustment to it. The only memorable thing about this keyboard was its ability to induce sane people to swear like sailors as they valiantly attempted to type on it. It now sits in a closet, unused and unloved. Microsoft, please fire the engineer that came up with this idea.
In common with many of the other reviewers it all starts out with a crackle. The perverse counting of how many flies get baked in the first few minutes of operation is kinda fun till you forget it's there.Sadly in under 21 days of use it's dead and no longer energizes the grid looks like this is either fundamentally flawed as a design or QC is lacking.Addendum.The second one that replaced this one burnt out, not only that it melted the top exposing the live wires. This company is not just making poor products but demonstrable dangerous ones.
I've successfully installed hard drives before without any problems, but this drive has been ridiculous. I too am upset with the fact that this Maxtor Box came with a Quantum Fireball drive inside. I read in another review that someone was upset with the note they received in their box telling them that they could not use the utility software that came with it. I either missed that or didn't get it. Call me crazy, but I just assumed that the software that came with the drive should work.I've been trying to configure this drive as a primary drive on anyone of three systems for weeks now. Two systems didn't have a new enough BIOS for the drive even though niether of them were more than a year old. So I decided to use the third system which is brand new. The problem is that I have a full version of Windows 95 and upgrades for Windows 98 and Windows ME. The Windows 95 setup won't even run, probably because WIndows 95 is only capable of handling drives up to 32 gigs. So I decided to try Windows NT 4.0, which I also have. After all sorts of problems, I got NT installed only to find out that it believed the 40 gig drive was a 2 gig one and that it was just about full.During all of these problems, I've been exploring the Maxtor Knowledge Base for answers, which sure didn't come with the drive. It was only then did I learn that I probably shouldn't be using the MaxBlast software that came with it. Ridiculus.It seems that most of these other consumers have installed it as a second drive or with a newer full version of Windows, such as a Windows 98 OEM. If you plan on using it as a primary drive, good luck. You're going to need it.
I was expecting something smaller. The case was a lot bigger than I thought it would be. The cable is shorter than is usual for headphones. However, the sound quality is great for the price and the case has served its purpose and has enabled these head phones to last more than three months, which is a way above average in my experience. I would like to see more earbud manufactures include a similar case.
These headphones were less expensive and in my budget range for when I decided to get new headphones. I love the design, the sound is fantastic, and I barely hear anything else but music and great clarity. I would definitely tell people to consider this brand when purchasing headphones.
GPSMAP-60CSX Hand-Held GPS Receiver with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic CompassSupport for Mac is non-existent which makes it totally useless for me.
The only big gripe I have about the Vista is the fact that the reception really sucks. With a few trees around or inside a car, away from the windows, you can forget about reception. I also have the GPS 12 wich is much older and has less features, but it acquires the satelites ten times faster and is able to keep a lock on them even in heavy wooded areas and downtown NYC - The Vista loses reception way before that.
I had high hopes for this unit. I received it, set it up, then realized it was a dying unit. It gave up the ghost after barely making one scan. (would no longer power on).I am going to take a gamble on it and have it exchanged. I'll write back again with my impressions of the second one.But my impression of my *first* Dual Scan IV are obviously poor.
Before buying, I researched this printer thoroughly and after installing it found that it lived up to every expectation. It is very versatile and makes crisp, clear copies and photos. However, one word of caution. The user's manual doesn't make it very clear about programming the fax feature to MANUAL before linking it with your house phone. If you don't, incoming calls are treated like incoming faxes and it creates havoc trying to talk to the caller. I would ditto one lady's review that it might be a good idea to buy two of these printers so that when the first wears out, you'll still have one to use before the manufacturer stops making them. For all it can do, it has a relatively small footprint. The jury is still out on how good it is on ink supplies, but if it's like the Canon I replaced, I'll be satisfied.
I don't think I've seen a nice looking case this functional. Even has a 3.5 mm plug on outside of case with the other end made inside the case so you can plug in your CD player headphone jack. That way your CD player stays protected if you are jogging etc. I highly recommend this case and I don't think you'll find one any cheaper than this. Great looking leather look material with lots of room for additional cds and even your headphones (earbuds). Both seller and product highly recommended!!
My son is still using it, works great and the price was excellent. Glad we purchased it and would purchase again.
This device is excellent for me. I have limited space and could never stay on a mouse pad, no wires on my desk. I get much less had,arm, shoulder, and back stiffnes/soreness. I do use the wrist rest. Actually my doctor reccommended a track ball and my regular one became worn out to quickly. I also use this for photography work requiring some fine movements and it works quite well.
Bought this for my father for Christmas for his 07 Ford works well an looks great thankx only downfall was the directions ...not much to work with I just throw it away install was easy just us a tester .u can hook positive wire to back up lights so u don't have to keep powering on monitor
Ordered this and received it promptly... installation was a breeze and my laptop is running faster than ever before! Great purchase!
I really like this GPS. It is easy to use and has US and Canadian maps that are useful where I live. Con is that it is bulky to store and hide when not using.
I purchased four sticks for my older HP Pavilion. ( I know it only recognizes 3.3M but for the $$$ I got the extra stick). The installation was easy and my machine runs noticeably better. I couldn't beat the price. The local shops wanted 40-60 dollars a stick. I got them for 20.I would recommend and do business again with this vendor.
I need a fax only several times a year. Therefore, I didn't want to spend a lot. I had a similar item from Brother previously. However, even with infrequent usage it didn't hold up very well. It appears to have been redesigned, i.e smaller and more attractive. I'm hoping I'll have better luck with this one. One fax sent, so far so good. :-)
PYLE PLWT4BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK,JUST AS DESCRIBED,QUALITY SOUND THROUGH AND THROUGH,NICE AND LOUDWOULD RECOMMEND TO A CLOSE FRIEND THAT LIKES LOUD MUSIC.
My old universal remote was the sony commander, or as i liked to call it, "DA Tank". It took an endless supply of batteries, was torture to program, and my sisters dog ate the universal code book for the devices. Needless to say setting up new devices was torture. That's all changed with the Harmony 550. No code books are needed..plug it into your pc and you're on your way...no need for macros, the pc/usb set up takes care of it. I've yet to change the batteries...and the coolest secret function is that in a dark room if you pass by it the remote will glow. How cool is that. No complaints whatsoever with this gadget.
The 9460 microscope is very good, with outstanding optics, and the "micrometric" slide adjustment was an unexpected pleasure. I'm glad I made the purchase; however...this product suffers from a typical Meade problem (and I own a very expensive Meade telescope too). The documentation is exceedingly poor. The scope comes with a very small descriptive pamphlet written in Chinglish. To Meade's credit, they do mention oil immersion lenses, but there is little, or no, mention of the aperture mechanism (which can be closed and translated), or the depth of field effects of the large objective lenses, etc.With little effort, they could vastly improve the value of their products and ease the learning curve with more, and sometimes more accurate, descriptive material.
This laptop has worked and is working great with no problems! Unlike other reviews with laptop shuting down by itself, i have not experienced any problems with that! You cant go wrong with this laptop.
My only mistake was thatI "shoulda" bought 2 or moreDelivery was:quickand FREE at that timeCurrentlyusing to splice 2 USB cables to get from computer on desk to printeralso can split at middle to allow quick access for 2 sonS' laptops (often)
After numerous searches and looking for the perfect camera bag, I found it on Amazon. My camera and all the accessories fit nicely, with room to spare. Not only that, but it's so light to carry that it's no burden. I can easily carry it on my back and when I need to I can swing it around front for easy access to my camera. No worries here. Very well made and roomy, but what I like most is the lightweight feel.
I purchased two of these for some low cost PC's for office. The fan over the NB chip went out on both boards after a few months. The location of this fan makes it difficult to replace because of location to the video card.Other than that this has been a great little mobo and bargain basement price.
We used these binoculars for a week on a trip to the UP of Michigan for scenery, watching freighters on Lake Superior and a few birds. They have very sharp focus and very clear. The weight was no problem. They work great with glasses however I find it easier to lift my glasses up and then use the binoculars. That is just personal. I have nothing but good to say about them. I had cheap Bushnell's and there is no comparison.
Best price ever I paid 6 cents for te cable and less than two dollars for the shipping you can't beat that with a stick. I've tried the cable and can't see any difference between it and any of the othr HDMI cables I have and two of my other cables list for $90.00 each (I paid $32.00 each on Amazon for them). A review I read in CNET said you don't have to pay high prices for HDMI cables the don't pay over $15.00 for any of the cables they use while testing HDTVs and DVD players, the only time you run into problem with Picture quality is when you use cables over 15 or 20 meters.
Moved all my crucial files to this device and makes it easy to transport between home and work. Picked it up during the BF sales and was able to get 2 for 10 bucks each. 1 for normal use and 1 for the safe.
When the item came, it didn't fit in my kitchen. The owners gladly took it back with no argument and promptly sent me a check. I will definintely do business with them again. It's rare to find such great customer service!!
Hi,I found it nice and worth to have it, but it needs additional accessories such like power charger instead of the USB charger and also it needs a good cover to protect it from scratching. but totaly it's nice and u'll enjoy it.
Guys. Polaroid stopped making this film in 2005/6. Of course the film is expired. I *highly* suggest you read up on expired film & their benefits and potential risks before loading up on expired film.Expired film is a gamble. It's prone to shifts in color, saturation, and grain. Fans of expired film love it because of its unpredictable results. Some dislike it for that exact reason. Obviously others who don't know the potential risks of expired film will not be pleased with their purchase. Head to the Impossible Project if you want Polaroid films that are fresh.The way film is stored has a huge impact on the picture quality you'll get out of expired film. Cold storage = Good. Attic storage = Bad. Film needs to be stored in the refrigerator. It's highly doubtful that the film you bought for $1 at an estate sale has been stored properly. So, Expired Film = Unpredictable. Buying Expired Film = Even More Unpredictable.Me, well I'm one of those people who love expired film, particularly this film because of its color saturation. I have a heads-up when buying expired film, especially Polaroid because of its cost. Do your research, know the rules, and if you decide to take a chance, maybe you'll get sucked in to the appreciation of the unexpected and fun factor.
I've used these for a few months. Battery life is good. Range is excellent. Sound quality is good when there is sound but there is an annoying hiss during the quiet sections of the soundtrack. The reason for the 3 stars is that this headphone is too heavy and too tight on the ears. I cannot watch an entire feature length movie without taking a break. I will be getting another set.
I had these speakers at work, my employer bought them for me, and enjoyed playing music for 3-4 years. I retired. I left the speakers. Partly because as a retirement gift, I received a BOSE. However, even tho I could attach the Bose to my computer at home, I did not want to. I had some cheap speakers I had bought maybe 8 years ago. However any time I wanted to listen to something on my lap top, I heard the terrible sound coming from those old cheap speakers and I regretted not taking the Creative Speakers at work. (No one wanted them.) But, regretting, I looked on Amazon and there they were. I found three sets offered for sale, got the one described as near mint, and bought it. I am now listening to a counter tenor CD that would not for some reason play on the BOSE. So having just hooked up the Creative Speakers. I inserted the CD in the laptop, and its playing. Just a great sound. Yes this is classical music being sung and played,Handel & Mozart, but the sound is simply great. If you can find these speakers anywhere, they are more than worth the price. VERY acceptable sound. Nothing tinny at all. One of the best buys I have ever made!
I needed to connect 2 co-workers laptops to 1 laser printer and used this device and USB cables. It works great. The users just push their A/B switch and it the laptop immediately recognizes the connection and prints.
I was satisfied with this product as it did what it needed to do: allow me to access the internet through the connection my roommate had already set up. What I don't necessarily like about this product is that it doesn't seem to work for more than one internet connection. If it could be re-programmed for a different internet connection whenever you needed it, it would be more flexible and convenient. It did its job, however, and I'm pleased with that.
Product is fairly priced, exactly what i was looking for since i have purchased Tiffen filters before. Quality is ok.,
For the price this is a EXCELLENT mini stand!!!! Received it today and I love it it fits my olympus LS-20M
At first, I thought this was the worst sounding set of phones I'd ever bought. That was until I figured out how to wear them properly (after reading some other reviews here, actually).If they're not isolating other sounds, you're not wearing them right. Once you get them set up properly the bass is strong and the isolation is very nice -- it becomes apparent why they included a mute button. The high end is a little weaker than I'd like, which is why I'm not giving it 5 stars, but the bass is about as good as the best stereo monitor phones I've ever bought. And these are much easier to carry around with a MD or MP3 player than normal phones :)
I got this for my S70. First off, in order to use it, you have to set the S70 to "radio control" (about 9 button pushes). Then you had better stay no further away than six feet or so (and only in *front* of the camera-the remote doesn't work from the rear!). Oh, and if you want to adjust your framing, forget it-the zoom is immobilized.If you need a "cable release," I strongly suggest simply using the self-timer built into the camera. It gives you 2-second and 10-second settings, and you're almost certain to have a steady tripod by that time.
I'm sure there's a good book hiding somewhere in Donna Tartt's The Little Friend. Weighing in at over six hundred pages, I'm not quite sure how "little" this Friend actually is. What I am sure of is that I'm completely confident that there's an engaging story, whether or not it's the one described on the book jacket. However, after reading the novel, I'm honestly not sure if I could pick out an actual story from the sheer excess of meandering, pointless prose that seems to dominate the book. Where's an editor when you need one?The general premise of the book is about a young girl named Harriet searching for the murderer of her brother, who died when she was only a baby. Whether or not she ever locates the killer becomes more or less subplot to the bigger story, a coming of age novel combined with a portrait of a small southern town. As Harriet encounters puberty, her quest for information about her brother becomes a quest for information about who she is as a person. By meeting the people around Harriet who shape her life, we see who allows her to develop which traits.Harriet one of the most fully developed characters that I've ever read. I wish that there was something to put that character towards because she is fascinating. There's never a moment that I felt she did not behave in a true and honest manner indicative of her character. Furthermore, I found myself actually caring for this character and getting firm opinions regarding her decisions and situations. Her relationship with Hely, a young man of the same age (around twelve years old), seemed to be a very honest situation that anyone who has gone through puberty can attest to relating to.The problem is that Tartt never seems to make up her mind regarding this story. Is it a murder mystery, as the summary would suggest? Is it a coming of age story for a young girl? Is it a descriptive narrative of a small, southern town for our consideration? Plot lines are introduced sporadically and often with little to no purpose to the greater story, whatever it maybe be. Where then would a random methamphetamine lab surface in any of the above plot lines? The novel reads like a writer's notebook of ideas, none fully connected and most sprawling in some sort of verbose stream of consciousness that takes us over six hundred pages to whimper out in a mediocre conclusion.There are several highlights of the book, namely, the quirky and darkly entertaining Ratliff family who arrive somewhere around the middle of the story. The passages about Danny or Eugene are some of the most enjoyable in the book. It feels as if Tartt has really hit her stride in creating these characters. In a lesser work they would be one dimensional or worse, treated as comic or underdeveloped characters. Tartt really shows them the respect demanded to make the characters work with the novel.All told, this is not a bad book. It's a beautifully described and fully developed world. Unfortunately, no matter how pretty it is, there's just nothing really going on for the majority of the time spent reading it. And that's the real shame.
Very functional and easy to use. The picture quality is excellent. The numerous modes for taking pictures is awesome. From being able to use it behind glass, at night, with beach or snow backgrounds, this is the only camera I have found that has 14 modes. The video quality is good also. For $300, you won't find a better digital camera. The battery is a little annoying as there appears to be no way to save date etc. when you have to take out the battery to charge it.
First off, this thing was HARD to balance. It took two days of trial and error for me to get it right. But when I did? BAM! It was amazing. I use it with the 5D Mark II tied with the 16-35L or the 24mm tilt shift. The results really are breathtaking. It took me a couple days to get down -- some people say it takes much longer but I think balancing is the trickiest part. When I realized I could use two thumbs on the gimbal thing, that's when my video started looking much better. I used it all over Thailand and Cambodia. Feel free to check out the video here...[...]Hope you like yours as much as I like mine! Just remember to not lose heart with the balancing. You'll get it. It took me a LONG time :)Bobby Earle[...]
I have owned the 1280 a little over a year now and find it to be an excellent photo printing machine.I have entered two pictures at the fair, printed by my 1280, and have won ribbons on both.I have had no break-downs with the printer. The quality is very good.Dan
This case is well made, looks good, and fits well to my camera. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is I would prefer the case did not include the extra small pocket on the front. Deleting this pocket would have made the case a little thinner which I would prefer for carrying it in my backpack.
I was so excited to get this camera and did lots of research. The camera indoors takes pictures that blurs upon the slightest movement with little hope to be had in fixing the problem. The customer support and repair department are the WORST I have ever dealt with and I'm usually very understanding and patient. It sounds like they are shuffling through piles of papers when talking to me, they've lost communications that were attached the camera when submitted for repair and are disinterested in all conversations. I will NEVER buy another product from FUJI.
This two plastic pieces work and gave the music to my little ears. What else can I ask for? Fair enough.
I submitted the following complaint to Amazon Customer Service regarding this item:For the second time in 2 months, I have been burned by an inaccurate description of a product on the Amazon Web Site. I wrote to you at the beginning of April regarding a hard drive enclosure. Although you offered me a partial refund, in the past six weeks you have not bothered to correct the error.Now, on this order, your description clearly states that this item is compatible with iPod 3G (in two locations) and all dockable iPods (which would include the iPod3G). I have received the item, opened it, hooked it up to my two 3G iPods only to be greeted by a message that says "Please attach an iPod".So, I visited the Griffin Technology web site and found this FAQ and answer - "Which iPods are supported? The TuneCenter is compatible with iPod Video (or "5th Generation" iPods,) iPod Nano, 4th Generation iPods, and iPod Mini. 3rd Generation iPods are not compatible." In spite of what your product description clearly states, the product is simply not useable with my iPods.Your sloppy work has once again caused me to waste my money and my time. What really bothers me is that I see no effort to correct these types of errors.
The first thing I noticed when this arrived was how solidly it was packaged, and then how solid and slick the plastic is. It is compact, but for it's size it was far heavier than I expected. Most electronics today are flimsy, and this it definitely not flimsy. It reminded me how sturdy things used to be made; it wasn't long before I realized it was not overpriced at all. It feels like there is no hollow space inside, and it's light enough I mounted it onto the wall without concern to stud placement.My 13 yr old told me this was her favorite Christmas gift last year (no joke). The sound quality is impeccable. I have never needed the antenna (soft wire type - stores neatly in the battery compartment); glad it doesn't have the chrome telescoping type that breaks off easily. Ours is mounted in the center of the house, and we haven't taken the antenna out; I'm happy it's out of sight. It looks very modern and upscale.I am frankly amazed how long the batteries last; the (2) D-size batteries last 7 months, and that's with at least 1-hour per day usage (loud); I am underestimating as we actually use it a lot more than that. We use it at the park, lake, on picnics, while gardening, in the garage, on the patio, camping, track meets etc.I think the only feature they should have included is an alarm clock. The siren/alert is very loud (for safety), and it would have been a very effective sound for an alarm clock. Since they included a sleep timer it would be a selling point. The bright built-in flashlight is also a nice bonus for this radio. I always know if the power goes out all the flashlights in the house will be lost or dead, so this is what I intend to use in an emergency. It is a thoughtful safety feature.At first I felt this was a bit pricey, but I challenge you to find a model with comparable features at this level of quality; this is the most solid piece of electronics I have owned in all my life, no exaggeration. This is worth every penny, and more. I was a Sony loyalist, but today I am searching for other Sangean products. I am hopeful they sell an alarm clock.Hey if it makes a teenage girl happy, it's got to be great, right?
The hp M537 is one of the best cameras you could buy, it has a nice 2.5 '' screen and it is very easy to use you can get close with its 18x zoom. It comes with a great easy to use software CD, plus you can change the colors of your pictures and add borders right in the camera.
Based on the recommendation of another reviewer (thank you), I purchased this remarkably inexpensive RCA VH48 3 -way splitter for my three TVs. All stations come in "perfect" for the TV at approximately 20' from the antenna and the TV at about 55'. And, all stations but one UHF also come in "perfect" at over 125'. (Of course, half the stations, maybe more, I can do without!)
It does exactly what it's supposed to! with the old battery we had, we had to charge the battery just before we wanted to use it and even then were unable to take more than a handful of photos before the camera died. But after replacing the battery we can just grab it and run knowing that it will work and work for a long time!
As my canon 28-135 mm lens and canon 30d camera are catching up dust, I thought of protecting them using filter. Based on my friends recommendation, i bought '72mm UV Haze 010 (MRC) Multi-Resistant Coating F-Pro Glass Filter by B+W'.As soon as I got the camera cleaned up from service center, I shot two pictures (with and without filter) to judge the capability of lens. (both shot with av mode @ f/22, iso 100)[...]one downside I came across is while shooting a subject with sun set as background, I saw couple of lens flare away from the sun. May be it could be been shot better, as I am just an amateur. But for me protecting the lens is #1 priority over, shooting a few pictures with bright light in the background.Bottom line, I am happy with the purchase and this filter not only protects the costly lens catching up dust but also filters the haze.
I ran 100 ft of this and used it with dish network diplexors to support dual tuners off a single cable and it worked fine for dual HD signals.
I just got my V-MODA Bass Freq earbuds and tried them out using my iPod. Listening to music or spoken word (book on tape) the sound is REALLY good. Very clear, crisp sound. Most outer noise is completely blocked out. This is fabulous! However, as I sit here not moving much the earbuds keep slowly slipping out of my ears. It is quite annoying. So I bet you think I have the wrong size silicone covers. Nope. Tried them all and small was the only one that fit. No my ears are not excessively small. I've never had a problem before. I suppose if you jam these suckers into your ear canal they may not move, but that is not an option. I am not sure what the outcome will be when I walk tonight and sweat while using these. I was hoping from all the reviews to love these, but alas I cannot if they do not stay in my ears.
Much has been said about this fine camera but certain features, not much written about but important to me, sealed my purchase. Yes the 6MP is nice, the 2.75 screen big, the overall size is perfect and it is feature loaded. But what I like about this camera is the zoom and macro. The camera comes with a 3X optical zoom that but also with a 4X digital zoom giving the user a 12X zoom. I can take a picture of a basketball game from the mid section of an arena and get a full body shot of the players on the camera screen. Conversly, I have taken pictures of a rabbit ear cactus, whose needle clump is the size of a pencil eraser, but when zoomed in with the macro I can count every, very tiny, hair-like needle.These two features sold me because I knew the camera took great pictures (as a friend has the same model) but for zooming and close-ups this camera is terrific.
Works well. The small switch is only a minor inconvenience. You can't beat it for the price.
I am not a person who knows much about electronics, and especially digital cameras,but the 2600 by fuji was very simple to learn, after messing around with it for just a couple hours, I was a pro at the thing, I would have to say that this camera was definatly an A+ investment
If your thinking of getting this to zoom in on objects and get a clearer picture...upgrade your camera or buy a "real" lens. What a let down for me. I do however use the wide angle lens all the time, but that's not what I purchased this for. I'm just glad it wasn't too expensive.
I was looking for a direct "paint to disc" printer. I had no desire to print paper inserts to paste to disc: as this has all kinds of issues not the least of which is they do not look polished and professional.Also, a more personal note is that I feel that devises built and designed to do numerous functions are more apt to have problems than a specific designed product.I am not into large scale production of DVDs for business use. I do however need to deliver a product (no matter how few) that look as though they came from a high end producer.The Bravo SE Auto Printer (print only/ not burn) completely fits my needs. Yes, the initial cost of this printer begs the question as to just how much do you want to pay to produce an individual DVD?I just bought this and started printing discs so your first disc will cost you around $1000. You get the point.However I will eventually be printing discs for a few dollars per disc. Still expensive but that is the look I need to convey to the people that receive my finished work which is film and video shoots of various subjects from motorcycle rides to landscaping production.This printer is an absolute winner as to end product. My only small quibble is that the UI takes a bit of a learning curve. There should be (at this price) a robust video tutorial designed for the non geek to ease that process.I would recommend this product in a minute!
Ive been harrassed and told by my friends to get an LCD HDTV, these guys should be in the LCD HDTV fan club. Me out of the group Ive always been the Plasma TV guy. So after seeing 1080p LCD's were available I jumped on this Sharp Aquos model. The design was a beauty for sure, the setup with the blu-ray they had at stores was amazing so I purchased it.I hooked up the Sharp, with two top of the line Monster HDMI cables. I also have Dish Network w. HD. After my initial start up powering the TV to satelite TV I was unimpressed. The image did not look as crisp and sharp as my Plasma, the dark images on the screen were a joke compared to my Plasma. To get the best crisp image you basically have to be 8 feet away, if you get up close in the 1-4 foot boundary and especially when your angled you can very clearly see all the pixels. Now I'm sure your wondering if I messed around with the settings, I spent about 3 hours tampering with the settings and this improved slightly better but still nothing compared to a Plasma. Keep in mind these were all standard channels, HD channels were great..but there's only a handful of HD channels made available by any provider. Basically Plasma w. HD Channels are the same quality or better, and the standard channels on Plasma are no match for a 1080p LCD.Now to the DVD comparison in which the LCD wins ofcourse, obviously. I inserted a blu-ray disc in my PS3. The picture is amazing, this is where an LCD wins as of now. My only thought was wait till Plasma 1080p's are out on the market.I know the LCD tops the Plasma with the DVD quality but overall the Plasma is stil better. I watch a lot of television, and the poor standard channel quality on LCD are unacceptable. I have passed this TV on to my brother and I will be keeping the Plasma for now until more 1080p Plasma's are released.QUESTION: I looked online, through the Sharp manual. I am searching for a code to hookup the Satelite functions into the Sharp remote control. In the manual there is no Dish Network code, the manufacture of the Dish HD box is not on the manual so if anyone has integrated their Dish w. their Sharp remote please let me know.
This is a great 8-outlet surge suppressor at a great price. I went to several stores selling similar items for much more than the price here. Also most only had 6 outlets while this one has 8.Since I got this a few weeks ago I can now run my portable heater safely without it shutting off (by itself) every 10 minutes. This surge suppressor has 2400 joules which makes it safe for heaters, lights, TVs, treadmills and most other electronic equipment. Another plus is that this comes with Child-safe outlet covers so small children can't put their fingers into the outlets. The covers are very easy to remove when needed. The chord is 6 feet which is long enough for me. I'm glad I found this here at such a good price. Highly recommended if you need to safely plug in several electronic devices at once.
I ordered this dock for work, I didn't want anything too expensive that could go missing and cause a big lose. So I searched around until I found one I thought I could live with. The sound is great. Set up is easy. The adapters work great for my classic iPod and my fiances iPhone 4. Liked it so much I ordered a second one for home. Good product, arived timely in great condition. All around very satisfied.
2/14/10 Update:Wow, I can't believe I've had this camera this long! First off, I want to say, this camera has held up amazingly!And get this - I told this to my brother-in-law three years ago. I paid $999 for this camera. It still sells for $[...] Name a single piece of electronics that has held 70% of it's value for nearly five years! That's stunning. I know the trend is for using solid state recordings, but if you want ease of use, and to avoid the hassle of writing DVDs from removable storage on your computer - you could do worse than this camera (or even a more recent model, but still...)(original review follows)************************************************I'd read a lot of bad stuff about Sony's earlier model cameras - and in fact, Hitachi had developed the technology and produced better cameras for less cost to the consumer.However, I read a few good reviews about this one and since I buy mostly Sony products, I took the plunge.Fact is, this thing is awesome. It's lightweight, easy to control and takes terrific pictures. I do mean pictures, too. It's got a 3 MP camera that's a snap to take pics with, though, you do have to be careful that you've stopped moving.The camera has a built-in flash, which was lacking from an older model camcorder I had that allowed me to take stills. Timing seems perfect as well. (I've had the camera now for several months.) Also, changing back and forth between video and still mode is literally a flick of the thumb.The camera itself holds up extremely well. I'd read previously that minor movements will completely hose up DVD recordings, but not on this thing. I was moving all over the place as I recorded the interior of a house I was looking at, and it adjusted extremely well to differing light conditions as well as to bouncy movement.The settings for the camera are very easy to configure. The video screen is a touch screen and a lot of the confusing dials and buttons are removed from previous models of Sony recorders.I purchase my DVD media on ebay for about a dollar a DVD (that's the RW's, btw, so I can reuse them. I'd recommend getting single sided ones, so that you can label the DVD. Found that out the hard way after buying 50 dual sided DVD's. At that cheap a cost, it's not worth it for the inconvience of not being able to label the disks.)Oh, and though they warn you not to jiggle the camera during formatting or writing the disk, it's not THAT screwy. I was in a moving car, as well as jostled a bed that the camera was sitting on, and neither disk was ruined. So, I'd take the warning seriously, but no need to consider your media at that much risk.THe only annoying thing is that Sony flashes a warning every time you start up the camera with a non Sony DVD in the recorder. Grrr.Overall: Easy to use, fantastic zoom, very speedy startup, very fast recording, easy to retrieve both video and pictures from the DVD - I expect to be able to use this for 4+ years as I did my last Sony video recorder.
I use these all the time. They arrived very quickly.
If you take your laptop computer on trips, you may be plugging it into unfamiliar power sources, such as at hotels, restaurants, etc. While in the United States such power sources are usually very reliable, you really never know for certain if they really are safe. You certainly do not know about the protection (if any) from surges along the line that such venues afford.That's why I strongly recommend carrying along and using thisCyberPower CPS500NBP Notebook Surge Suppressor - 500 Joules 2&3 Prong RJ11/RJ45 EMI/RFIwhich not only protects your computer from surges along the AC line, it can also protect against surges on a network line (if you are using a wired broadband connection) and even a telephone line (if you are using your computer to send faxes or even connecting through dial-up).It comes with just one RJ-11 telephone cord so you would have to buy an RJ-45 (Ethernet) cable separately; fortunately such cables are inexpensive and are available practically everywhere. Its "In" and "Out" ports are cleverly designed to handle both types of connectors.It is also packed with a Velcro-closure strap which can hold the suppressor to any convenient connection point if desired (you do not have to use it, however).It is also very clever in design in that by merely switching two obvious connectors, it is compatible with computers which have two-prong plugs as well as those which have three-prong plugs.I have owned and have been using two of these for the past several years. They have been completely reliable. I just bought a few more as we are planning to take more computers along with us when we travel. I use them routinely on trips or even when I need to plug in one of my travel computers at a friend's house. (At home, indoors, we plug our computers into UPSes. The only time we use these suppressors at home is when we plug our computers into our outdoor AC outlets.)The 500-Joule rating is perhaps not as high as I should like but it should certainly be adequate in most situations. We NEVER use our computers on AC power when a thunderstorm is imminent (and I recommend that you too unplug your computers in such situations) so we feel safe and well-protected when we use this device in conjunction with our computers' power supply.At its current price here on Amazon (less than $12.00), it is, in both my wife's and my opinion, almost a no-brainer to buy. The protection and, especially, the peace of mind it affords is well-worth its small cost.I give it my highest possible recommendation. I thank you for reading this and for considering my opinions.
The bridge does not work with our internet connection-- if one is connected, the other is not. Compatability issue. Granted our computer is 4+ years old (Windows XP) however it meets the min. requirements....We have not received a reply from this vendor. Moonlight merchant has no phone number or address that I can find on the Internet. Very worrisome. Amazon.com also has no information on the vendor. They offer an email service, but the Vendor has not responded.....
If, like me, you are sensitive to textures, find this one on display at a store and give it a try before you buy it. I find the Dry-Grip surface on the sides of the mouse to be excruciating to touch. It's the tactile equivalent of fingernails on a blackboard for me. It's a shame, because otherwise I'm pretty sure this would be the perfect mouse for me.
Always been a fan of BIC America speakers, I use a pair of Venturi 6 Studio Monitors from 1975 in my recording studio, for critical mixing and listening. These in-walls have a good Fq range by themselves, but sound amazing with acoustic foam lined, and fiber filled, back boxes, built from 3/4" MDF Board, installed in the walls behind them. Use 36" x 14" x 3.5" boxes minimum between the studs and line with 1/2" to 1" acoustic dampeming foam, and then stuff with Acoustic stuffing or Loose Fiberglass insulation. The bass range wil extend downward, and the mid range and tweeter clarity will become more defined. This will make this great speaker, fantastic! We're very happy with the product and would recommend them highly. When put through the "gold standard test" (Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, "Gold Plated Half Speed Master" CD) these speakers just shine like a diamond!
First off let me tell you, yes i was very skeptical.. very.I am for one a former DJ. AND cONSTANT eLECTRONIC MUSIC Fanatic.. I read countless reviews on the "Beats by Dre" as well as "Heart beats"-by lady gaga. And After exhausting my brain, i realized id go with this non over commercialized version from the Monster Brand.The video really sealed the deal. They are some Mighty Pair of Ear Buds. In some over the top =packaging and endless amount of "custom fit" buds for your unique ear shape + two pairs of over the ear converters,( which are chrome Tipped and look Soo good!) and two "Monster Logo" Carrying Pouches.. BEST EAr buds thus far! i was worried since my cell has no Equalizer for bass, treble.ECT..NO Problem..I can even take calls and they sound CLEAR AS CRYSTAL..Yes the Big over head earphones are mOSt likey way more "bass Engulfing and Amplified "..but if your not into Bulky Phones.that sound Clear, and Loud..these are for u.they look like mini chrome subwoofers in my Ears..FYI.as with any chrome lined small headphones..TAKE CARE THEY ARE Somewhat delicate..
UPDATE: I stupidly re-purchasec these because Amazon didn't have any other good ones and I thought I would try them again....in 2010 and I've tried 14 discs in a phillips recorder, Dell computer, and a toshiba dvd recorder and none of them work - no record or no read, error messages...GARBAGE.I hear such great things about Verbatim and I don't know why because this is the 3rd product of recent that was a complete waste of money, wile all the other brands seem to be fine.These discs have two problems, 8 discs did not work at all 0 way too high a percentage for +RW discs, the 2nd problem I had was with 9 other discs, they recorded just fine and protected just fine but 3 would not "unprotect" in order to add more shows to the disc, which meant they held 1 show and then 6 more discs would "unprotect" but would not record a second show. Lastly, there were two discs, that allowed recording, protecting, unprotected and adding a show but then would not play the discs the next time I went to load it to play the shows. I am using these discs in a Toshiba DVD recorder, a Phillips DVD recorder with a hard drive, and a Samsung DVD recorder.None of the discs will record or read on my Dell XPS laptop at all whatsoever.Completely worthless, waste of money. The other Verbatim discs I had problems with were the -R, two different batches, from two different stores, with different ID numbers on them.
i guess people have bad luck and good luck with these. i bought a 50 pack and all 50 worked great.i had no problem. i also used memorex and magnavox also with no problem. i used over 200 discs so far with all the brands i just mentioned and only one was bad. i guess it depends on your burner and your dvd player or whatever you use to play it with
I bought the zd8230 in December 2005. By August 2006 the power cord would no longer stay in the back of the computer as it is the least deep of any cord I've ever had on a series of laptops over the years. (Other reviewers on Amazon have noted that the HP power cords can be a problem.) The battery life was down to 20 minutes and the laptop was RED HOT and couldn't be held on your lap. As a result, the fan was constantly running at top speed. We sent it in for warranty repair in August 2006 and it was returned like new, with a new battery and power cord.Now, in March 2007, the power cord is falling out, battery life is very short and the computer gets very hot, causing the fan to run on high.HP will not repair the computer under warranty in the 15th month, even though they repaired the same problem six months ago.I have another HP laptop (dv5000) which had a serious conflict with an HP All In One. I spent hours on the phone with unknowledgable people. I reinstalled XP and other software twice. The foreign customer service people could not figure the problem out so it remained unresolved until I figured out that it was the All In One software. Again, I spent hours on the phone until I was escalated to one of a handful of engineers in Idaho who told me mine was one of seven or so HP laptops in the world to have the conflict. It took them a few weeks to provide the fix.Next, the docking station I bought for the dv5000 stopped working. I kept putting off the call to HP because of the hours I had already wasted them. Foolishly on my part, I forgot to call them until the 55th week of ownership and, of course, the front line support people will only offer to sell me a new docking station.You have to understand that HP has moved its technical support overseas and the frontline people are not knowledgable. Typically, they will offer you three simple steps (which you will already have done before you called). Once those don't work, they put you on hold to speak to a higher level representative. This could go on for a half hour (try something, put you on hold, try something else) until they move you up to the next level OR tell you to reload XP. It's so painful and predictable its comical. They have no clue.My business partner (thanks to me) bought an HP laptop, I don't know the model, and bought additional memory through HP. His laptop doesn't recognize the new memory. Hmm. I wonder how long it will take him to get the problem fixed.I wrote a letter to HP complaining. They did not respond. I have given them a negative response to two internet surveys that followed up my support experience. They did not respond.My brother in law bought a Dell computer. He raves about their service. He has had technical problems resolved quickly. I bought an IBM laptop (now Lenovo) in 1999. It still works just fine, but couldn't handle XP, which is why I bought the HP.I reccomend you not buy HP laptops.
The itme arrived on time and the package was very well packed, no harme was done to the item.
There is a much better case available in Japan - made by Canon for the G9. This case is fine but it doesn't attach to the camera so it is either on or off. The Japanese version attaches to the tripod mount and can remain attached to the camera while you are using the camera - more practical and much better looking - kind of retro. To me it looks like something you would expect to see on an old Leica range finder camera.Anyway the PSC-5000 is not a bad case - just not the best case for the G9.
I own 3 lens. This is the worst, Feels and looks like garbage. Focus is pretty bad but Ok, Have tryed the IS version, way better than this even without IS on, Note that the IS one has a bigger front element. Also zoom is awkward, Overall.Things to think about:1.-This lens has a P&S; quality.2.-Try to get the IS one.3.-If more money then get Sigma 18-50 2.8-4 OS4.-If much more money get the tammy 2.8
I use this battery with my Panasonic DVX 100A camera. Keeping in mind this camera requires a lot of juice, this battery has done the trick. I primarily use it for a back up battery, because I take a lot of film that requirees several hours of shooting at one time. But once I run out of my 10 hour battery, this little gem can last a little more than an hour. This is with the viewfinder open, which drains battery life much quicker. For a novice this battery does the trick! I am very pleased with its performance. For the price you can't go wrong.
Our 11 year old daughter won the Shuffle at a school fundraiser raffle. Out of the box the Shuffle was dead and required an hour and a half phone call with HP to determine it wasn't working. HP exchanged the Shuffle under its one year warranty. The Tech Support person was patient and helpful.I will add, our daughter does not abuse the Shuffle and uses it only sporadically, often when we would go on longer trips.After having the replacement Shuffle for 7 months it, too, has gone belly up. Again, an hour and a half phone call to HP that involves deleting ITunes and downloading the current ITunes software version. This is a process we had to go through twice this time to confirm the Shuffle was dead.On both occasions, calls we've made to HP has required only a minute or two wait time so Tech Support gets high marks from us. Still under the warranty, HP sent us another refurbed Shuffle in a very tiemly manner and we return the dead Shuffle to them.Our daughter loves the Shuffle when she uses it but two dead Shuffles in 7 months doesn't instill confidence in the long term reliability of this product. Maybe we've just been very unlucky but a recent column in the Chicago Tribune confirmed our experience. Independents reported a 15% failure rate with IPods in general.
Great product. Easy to put on and it takes away the hot spots while using the build-in flash on SLR camera's
Most computer-related products last a year or two now before either breaking or becoming obsolete. I bought this router eight years ago, used it for a few years, then put it into storage when my ISP offered a combined modem and wireless router. After a move last year and a switch to an ISP which offered a free wireless router with a mandatory charge of $75 just for setup, I declined the free router and pulled my old Linksys out of storage. With a little troubleshooting, it worked perfectly. The speed isn't as good as a newer router, but it's perfectly good enough to watching streaming video and download files. Saved the bogus $75 fee, didn't need to shell out for a new router of my own, and saved one more hunk of plastic and wires from the collective junk heap.
Belkin is a reliable source for well-made products. With electricity quality continuing to degrade in most areas, it's much better to have a device absorb the brunt of violent voltage swings than your appliance. My seven-year old Whirlpool Gold fridge failed after an internal device designed to keep the compressor from frying fried itself. The internal part was $55 with another $175 (!) to replace. I purchased a couple of these cubes immediately afterwards. Better to have the external device melt than deal with another service call... of course, this cause / effect is speculative, but why not buy some cheap insurance?The cube is fairly compact and has two green indicator lights, showing that you have proper grounding and that the unit is working. Belkin also has an Internet registration site for their damage guarantee. This does give you some peace-of-mind that the cube will protect the appliance/device.
It suits my purposes perfectly, because while I'm at the gym I can switch between radio and mp3 files easily. The instructions are a bit confusing, but after playing around with it a bit, I have found it very easy to use. It is also so tiny--I get many comments from people about it! I would recommend it completely!
I have been battling with an Epson Stylus CX6600 all in one before I decided to purchase this canon. I held my breathe while it printed my first photo---I was so delighted it is excellant. The photos it turns out is very close to lab quality.You see I own my own photo studio and I'm a professional photographer, I needed a better all in one then I was using, and after reading reviews on the canon I decided to buy it. It was the best purchase on an all in one I have ever made.I highly recommend this all in one----buy it you won't be disappointed.
They ship a cable that doesn't match the picture. No thumbscrews, it has the same falt pin connector on both sides. (like on the printer) It won't plug into any computer I have ever seen.Then JR&amp; Music World (the shipper gives you a run-around on the return. Very bad experience.
We gave this as a gift to my 82 year old grandmother two years ago, and it's still a hit. She checks the frame for new pictures every morning when she's making her coffee; she's even gotten mad at us a couple of times for replacing pictures that we didn't know were her favorites.It's best to set it up BEFORE you send it to them so that all the recipient has to do is plug in a phone cord and let it run. Grandma's never had a problem with her unit, and we wish we could find another gift that would be so popular.
Works great for my Sony Walkman - enables me to listen to my music without having to be physically connected to the headset. As somebody else stated, does insert in bottom charging connection space, so not great to be carrying around that way as it could damage connection. Does drain battery faster, but it's powered off of the walkman, so what do you expect.
nice to control flashes and play with light for creative photography.. keep in mind it need batteries which is not included and you need to order them separately.
I bought one for my Nikon D50 and have had no problems at all. I am so happy with it I just ordered another for my wife's Canon A620.
I received this device sooner than expected. It was very easy to install and it does everything it said it would. we are very happy with this product.
great and ez to use and install. the 802.11b is very slow if you are moving large files between 2 computers. use the newer "G" ones if this is your goal.
I have been switching more and more to Canon products because they are so good, and this printer is no exception. I bought it for my son. I have the iP4300, and it has been completely reliable. The ink is very reasonably priced. Based on past experience with several brands of printers, I recommend getting the factory ink for best results.
I love this stylus. It's like an actual pen unlike the short stubby stylus that are more commonly sold. It feels more elegant to use and stores more easily in my Kindle case. And with Kindle prime it was delivered within 2 days with free delivery, what more could you ask for?
Takes a long time to connect to a satelite, once it connects and you start to drive it loses the sattelite. Pretty useless as a gps if it can't stay connected. I purchased it because of the 5.6" screen and to use with a backup camera. That part works great, but can purchase backup cameras alone for a fraction of the price I paid for this. Website listed in manual is wrong. Correct website is [...] but there is no contact information for support on the website.
This camera does take great shots, but the reliability of it stinks. We enjoyed it for a year and then the battery low warning came on even with brand new batteries... others are complaining of the same thing. It is a $200 disposable camera, and canon knows it!
I own a 15&quot; KLH Loudspeaker, I made the purchase a long time ago before I knew much about audio, (whooo, 15&quot;, 300W, and a Liquid cooled tweeter to boot what could be cooler?)Hmm, lets open it up and take a lookThe magnet assymbley on the 15&quot; woofer is smaller then the magnet on my 6.5&quot; Midwoofer in my car stereo, wires going to the speakers must be 24ga. (extremely thin) the cross-over also looks pitiful, but hey, for that price what can you expect? At least the box is pretty beefy ;)Screachy high's dull mid's sloppy bass w/absolutly no punch...I plan to Replace these speakers with Cerwin-Vega's AL-750 or AL-1000 but cannot find a dealer!Ok, mabye I'm being a little harsh, the last review on this page is very acurate...
Nice little inverter. The only bad thing about it was that when it arrived, it plastic packaging was scuffed and covered in dirt. Where are they storing these, in someone's garage??
dont take my comment wrong because it is a very good product , but the outside of 3-4 discs look " a bit " i cant think of the word, im sorry. but ill use jagged. they are history. you call this place (maxell twice ) , no return call. i put in a TDK AND THEN A MEMOREX and they were perfect and we watch them on our dvd player. i had a small bit ofa problem w/ memorex on 1 dvd blank media and that fine , but the maxell didnt work out for me at all. plus you only get 15. the maxell 15 pack sold for $ 13.00 or so for 15...watch for a sale on TDK. BUT,that's only my opinion.... don barajas
Disapponted. The headphones are heavier than I expected from previous online reviews and fit very tight on the head making them uncomfortable for prolonged use. Online reviews indicated light and comfortable. I had tried Bose and they were light and comfortable but Amazon reviews indicated they were not of high quality material and deteriorated quickly.
I bought this Zen to carry my entire music library so I wouldn't have to decide what to put on a smaller mp3 player. It also has every photo I've ever taken and the hard drive is only half full. Of course, I can't put the video library on there. That would take terabytes. It's nice to be able to show photos to the grandparents and they can pick and choose what to copy onto their computer. The compact flash slot is great for dumping camera cards when they are full, and the screen is big enough to actually see which photos are worth keeping and which to delete. I also bought the CF adaptor to plug in the XD cards from my Fuji camera. Works great. The FM radio was also a deciding factor in this purchase, although 32 presets is overkill. I haven't tried syncing the organizer with Outlook yet.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA so get this. I had this GPS in the little pocket of my jeans and I went to do some laundry. Well I forgot about it, and put it in the washer. The washer was done, so I put it in the dryer. 2 minutes later, I hear this clang, clang, clang. So I check to see what's up, and holy crap do I FINALLY remember that it's the GPS!!!! So me thinking it's dead, I tried to power on, and nothing. So I hooked it up to the AC adapter, and the red light came on!!!! And it FREAKIN' works!!!! HAHAHAHA Awesome product
Center Spot filters are the perfect solution to the problem of background composition. Whether Surrounding area should be of the same color as the subject or of a contrasting color is a matter of personal taste. When the light source is behind the photographer, the center spot filter appears dense. With backlighting, particularly if the light strikes the filter directly, a soft. And glowing effect is produced. The size of the central area also depends on the groove into which the filter is inserted. Filters 060-068 are recommended for focal lengths between 50 and 250 mm, 070-078 for focal lengths between 20 and 40mm.
Very good flash. Does just about everything.However, note, that it cannot be used as "Commander" when used on the camera's shoehorn, however it can act as slave remotely when using built in flash as commander or using the SB-900 as commander. This doesn't matter for 99% of people, but if you're going to set up a shot using multiple flashes and ligths you'll need to use the built in flash as commander or have the SB900. If you only have one flash, get this one instead of SB900. If you ever decide to get two or more then you can get the SB900 as your second one.
Sound quality through the cable was fair, and certainly exceeded that of an in-person, live performance. It somehow manages to shorten Meatloaf songs on the fly, and also adds new elements to the Periodic Table periodically. Two stars deducted because it reduced the temperature of my freezer to absolute zero, and totally ruined all my stored meats with some frankly radical freezer burn.
A uniquely designed power supply that has 5 male molex plugs for drive power. Attractive looking case. My version of the product had some problems, one fatal- Fatal: One of the 4 pin molex plugs on the power supply was wired backwards at the factory, putting 12v on the 5v lines to my hard drives. About $550 in damage to my stuff :(- Little annoyance: The thumb screws on the cabinet side aren't captured, so you have to keep track of them or they get lost- Little annoyance: The drive bays are nostalgiac. They're riveted to the chassis and it takes one back to the day when it was hard to mount drives in the cabinet.It's a value product in the best of times. Until however the QC is improved it should be approached with some caution.
The reason for my purchase of the HDMI to DVI Cable was so I can use it with my Ultra High Performance HDMI Switcher. I already had one HDMI to DVI cable but I needed the second cable so I could use my computer and my Xbox360 with one monitor. I connected one DVI to HDMI cable from the back of my PC to the input of the HDMI Switcher and the second DVI to HDMI cable from the output of the switcher to my monitor. Then I connected my Xbox360's HDMI cable to the input of the Switcher and turned everything on. So far everything works great and I haven't had any problems with the cable.
This fan keeps my computer from overheating and shutting down. It is super quiet and I have travelled with it several times. It is lightwieght, thin, and protable. Well worth the 20 odd bucks!
I had used this item with an instructor and it was easy to see and feel the correct position of the hands/arms in the backswing. He said it was the only aide he recommends for purchase, even though there are many, many types on the market. I can see why this is all you need to correct a misalignment of the hands in the backswing.It is easy to attach to the club for practice, using it is easy and after a short time, there is no need to continue as the hand position becomes automatic...Money well spent!
ok I did like this mp3 player infact I LOVED it but, if you are anything like me and loose things or break things it is the worst product available. I didnt loose the player itself the case it comes with has a clip and it wrked great BUT THE DAMN USB CABLE. It dosent use a common connector type and if u ever loose the usb cable orhave it damaged it is near IMMPOSSIBLE to replace. MPI0.coms Online cataloge is never up in any language ther then korean, so I dont even know if they have it available. But I have looked EVERY where for this cable including this site and it is not to be found. So trust me if u are prone to breaking or loosing things like cables THIS IS NOT THE MP3 Player for you!
I bought this item from Amazon rather than Kodak. Less expensive. I now have the capability of storing video and increased my camera picture storage to over 3000.
Was sent within 15 minutes of purchase by email and worked fine. Although easier to get on xbl amazon is a great way to go.
I found the sound quality, especially considering the price, to be better than expected. The remote control, however, sends signals to the wrong pieces of equipment. This is a real problem when you want to adjust the settings (such as rear channel volume) and can't manage to get into the receiver via said remote. If your willing to chance exploring the remote's labrynth, go for it. (It was not the batteries, by the way)
was shipped with time to spare before the holiday, and product was great. although i actually purchased black not pink, lol.
I needed a backpack that is tough, will not tear, will hold and protect a 17" laptop along with a bunch of other stuff. This fits all the bills, I will probably abuse this thing more than most people because it is going to fly with me on military transport aircraft 200+ days a year and it looks like it is going to do fine. Lots of pockets, the nylon construction is solid, secures my laptop with plenty of padding and room etc... Also very comfortable even with 20-30lbs of stuff in it you really can't feel it as much as you'd think because of the width and placement of the straps.Also, shipping out to an APO address in the Middle East was very quick. I know that once it hits NYC it is out of Amazon's hands and into MilAir but I ordered it on 30 August and had it in hand on 7 September. Pretty fast for a third of the way around the world. Oh, and they still shipped it FREE as every company should do to APO/FPO since all they are doing is paying for shipping to New York where everything goes into the DoD's mail delivery system. This is why I always buy from Amazon first if I can, they are the BEST when shipping out to Military.
this company shipped this item very slowly,it was a week later that everything else I ordered from the shipment.When I recieved the connector,It came disembled with all the wires hanging loose. there were no pinout instructionsmaking this connector a complete waste of time. I will never buy anything from cables to go again.
I've had this computer for a few months now and haven't had any problems with it. It performs nicely and is very quiet, though I haven't really stressed it that much. But it has no issues whatsoever with normal usage, and is consistently snappy. I tried running Ubuntu Linux on top of Windows XP using VMWare, and it continued to perform just fine.The AMD dual-core processor has a low-power mode that you can activate by choosing "Max Battery" under the Power Options control panel, and that will keep your CPU speed down and the fan extra quite when the CPU is not being used much (which is really most of the time).The CD/DVD writer works just fine and is quite fast. Ripping CDs on iTunes is very fast, 20-25x, since iTunes uses both processor cores.One big red flag for some people is that the included media reader (which has slots for 5 or 6 types of card) for some incomprehensible reason is NOT USB 2.0 compatible; even though there's a true USB 2.0 port right on it. So you'll be much better off connecting devices like digital cameras through their USB cable than using the memory cards directly on the computer. I don't know why HP would do this, I've seen posts from some angry customers about it.The built-in video card is probably fine for most people for normal usage, but if you want to play games or do anything very nice you'll be better of installing a nice PCI-Express video card yourself.The construction itself is somewhat cheap; I noticed that inside some components were slightly misaliagned, and even the hp logo on the front was a bit crooked. You can tell that they were cutting costs during manufacturing to keep the price down, so don't expect a perfectly constructed box.Finally, as someone mentioned already, the bundled software is pretty useless and bloated. I wiped the hard-drive upon arrival and installed a copy of Windows XP Pro I had from the old computer that this one replaced. The only issue was that finding all the drivers wasn't that simple. HP only provides drivers for Windows XP Media Center (which it comes with), and the motherboard is by Asus, but a custom-made one that has no support or drivers through their website. I had to dig through the specs and so forth to find drivers.All in all I think it's a great value for the low cost, especially given the fact that you are getting a very snappy dual-core processor.
Got it, hooked it up, blank screen.I'm running an ATI 1950Pro, and the specs say that the card outputs YPrPb. Maybe I'm too stupid to figure it out, but for me it was $20 down the drain.Buy at your own risk.
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
I could not see any difference between my Panasonic progressive scan and this one. In fact picture quality is worse in 850 and it broke down after 32 days. Do not buy HD-850 series it seems it has lot of issue.
I'm currently using this filter with the Nikon 18-200 mm VR lens.The filter provides a great protective layer for the lens and does not degrade image quality.
I'm a terrible person to trust with electronics. Every phone I ever bought is in some stage of being broken, if not completly broken and there's always more than a few scratches.. So I figured I'd actually protect my Zune, and I purchased this crazy case. It looks kinda like a tire skin, and It makes me feel my MP3 player is protected enough to be able to drop it out the window of my car going 50 mph, and it'd probably be fine.. I will not be testing that.. You can though! It also comes with a clear glass to cover the screen part, that protects the zune screen from getting scratched. There are buttons designed to match up with the zune on the case. All Buttons work great. The only problem I had was the hole for the 8mm headphone jack was not big enough for my auxiliary output cable for my car. But, I just took some paid time at work to cut it a little bigger with some scissors and it's perfect.!! On my grading system I would give this product a Check Plus!
This is a genuine epson ink cartridge at a very affordable price. It was easy to install and everything worked pefectly. I was happy with the price of $11 and free shipping. Shipping was fast. I recommend this product.
I had this remote--it was great. I loved it. But it had a defective battery, and Logitech replaced it for free under warranty. That was about 2 years ago--but Logitech replaced it with the HARMONY ONE because the 880 was discontinued. DON'T BUY A "NEW" 880--the Harmony One is MUCH BETTER, and is cheaper here on Amazon. This is probably a re-furb or something that's been sitting around--and probably has a defective battery (I had to have my Harmony One battery replaced under warranty too).
This is not my primary tripod. It is being used for binoculars while I'm out at the telescope and is probably light enough to carry in a backpack. Seems strudy enough, but it has shortcomings right at the most important link. The quick release shoe is a small plastic piece held into the tripod by a plastic cam. The 1/4&quot;x20 screw that holds binocs (with binoc adapter) or camera or a small telescope is tightened by a tiny plastic knob from underneath the quick release shoe before the shoe is locked onto the tripod head using the cam. This tiny knob is too small to be tightened securely using fingers and you must use a coin, not a screw driver, to tighten it securely. It still comes loose. The lightest most compact, sturdiest tripod is no good if your equipment can't be attached securely and part way through a session swings loose and swivels to one side requireing releasing the shoe and retighteneing the screw. ...
This is a great camera especially for a teen. It is easy to use, compact and great fun for the price.
After trying to set up the WRE54G over and over, I GOT IT WORKING PERFECTLY!!! I took it to a friend's house and after PRESSING RESET FOR 10 SECONDS AND RECONFIGURING IT, it worked perfect also. Last, to help my sister in law since she had signal problems, I took it to her house and after RESETTING IT AGAIN, IT WORKED PERFECT (THEY WERE ALL DIFFERENT ROUTERS). After setting the range expander, most computers have a program (like Intel Wireless Pro or Wlan Utility in my case) where you can see where your computer is getting the signal from, that's where you confirm that the expander works great! My brother in law was so happy, he ended up keeping my WRE54G and now I have to buy another one... :( Of course I'll get this one again! It really works! You just have to try!!!!The best way for setting it up is disabling any security settings in your router, pressing autoconfigure button for 1 second -it took me a max of 3 times)in the WRE54G until both lights are blue, typing 192.168.1.240 in you web browser, and then after setting that up with your info and checking it works, you can enable your security settings FIRST ON YOUR WRE54G, and then on your router. Seriously, it works, you just have to try!!! IT'S WORTH IT!!!!
This is the same label tape that is available at office supply stores (Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, etc.). The tape is fine and it cheaper to get it from Amazon.
This DVD is okay. It does what it advertises, but there are much better calibration DVDs out there. This DVD doesn't contain any audio calibration, which is what I also wanted. Some of the calibration on the DVD is too subjective for my taste. I really thought the music video at the end was rather pointless. If you're a guy with a short attention span, this DVD will probably work for you.I found that "The AVIA Guide to Home Theater" DVD was much better. The AVIA DVD provides much less subjective calibration. It contains audio calibration. It contains suggestions on the types of cables to use, and other helpful suggestions for setting up your home theater. The only downside of the AVIA DVD was that it wasn't widescreen, unlike this widescreen DVD, but in reality the widescreen video is only useful if you're too blind to notice that your aspect ratio on the TV is causing circles to look like ovals.Personally, I thought this Monster/ISF DVD was a waste of my money.
I bought this because I lost the slip-on lens cap to my Hoya slim circular polarizer. It fits the polarizer just fine, but it is a little bulkier - but it works. Note - it is hard plastic. Whether good or bad, my original was flexible plastic - I kind of liked the old one better. But, this works fine.
Read all the reviews on here before I bought it, and decided to get it anyway. So far it has been wonderful. Activesync works perfect, WIFI is awesome, and there is so much you can do with it. Loosing everything (and I mean everything) when the battery dies sucks, but you can backup and restore with no effort and it is no longer a problem. It may not be as fancy as an iPAQ, but you can't beat what you get for the $$$.
I purchased this cable to hook my laptop up to a 26" 720p HDTV, and it serves its purpose ideally. The picture quality is pristine and works beautifully for watching standard or HD movies and can crank out 1080p as well. The price was also easy to swallow. If this cable fits your needs, buy it!
After purchasing an RCA RCD147 boombox and being Very Displeased with it's poor quality, I purchased this SONY and have been Delighted with it's Performance and Cool looks. This box has a solid bass that adds a good Kick to the low end sounds and also has excellent high note quality. The round red light on the front of this beast comes on with two seperate bright levels when you kick in the bass boost! Looks a little like a retro 1950s era jet, and also like a 1950s car grill or cool dash board of the time.This SONY Blows Away the RCA RCD147, and didn't break after the first day like the RCA did! The SONY costs more... But you get better quality and Much better sound.
I have purchased a number of these headsets in the past. (Panasonic has had a number of very similar models). They all work well and are comfortable. I personally rarely use the phone without one of these headsets.They are however fairly fragile. Usually, after a while, the electric cord leading to the hear piece gets lose and disconnected (for instance if you drop the phone while taking).I guess this is the reason I keep buying them. Panasonic could probably build them better, ... but then may not sell as many.
I'm on my 2nd Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse and heading for my third. I like the MS mice and have been buying them for years. The price is right and I've always liked the heft and feel. I had a hard debate between three and four stars. New these things rock. Once they get a couple years on them they tend to start double clicking when you only wanted to single click (disasterous in this virus heavy world) and the scroll wheel tends to roll by itself randomly up or down. That being said, I've already added it to my wishlist and will more than likely be buying my third within the week.
First off, someone tagged this monitor as "made in PRC." Mine is labeled as made in Thailand. Looking at Westinghouse Digital's web site, the screen is probably fabricated in Taiwan by Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corporation (CMO) and final assembly takes place in Thailand. I try to avoid PRC products as much as possible.This is a monitor, not a television. You have to have input from a satellite or cable box, VCR, or DVD player. That's the way most people will be using their HD TV anyhow. The picture is simply as good as the input. Regular low-resolution broadcasts looks fairly bad - you can see every flaw in the picture. A good 720p signal looks incredible - just breathtaking. I can't wait for Blue-Ray to get here so I can watch movies at 1080p.Overall it's an incredible monitor at a great price.
A good value for this high quality HP product. What more can I say, ...always reliable, great results and fast printing.HP 21 Black Retail Twinpack
And it's my favorite color too. Had no problems useing this cable.
I purchased 2 batteries for my dive computer and was well pleased with the service from MyBatterySupplier. Even though I mistakenly provided an incorrect address, MyBatterySupplier followed up with the shipment and resent the package. The advertised picture is exactly what I was looking for and was exactly what I received. I would definitely continue purchasing batteries from MyBatterySupplier.
I love the flavor of coffee from this perculator. The only drawback for me is that there is no on/off switch so it is easy to forget to unplug it when you're done. This would be a perfect product if it had a timer to set it before you get up in the morning. Otherwise, it's the best coffeemaker on the market.
This item is a "must-have" for the D40x I own. I purchased this as a replacement for one on a camera that was stolen. It's a Nikon product, durable, reliable and inexpensive.
I was considering spending up to $1,000 on a digital SLR, but opted for this 9 megapixel Fuji instead. I made the right choice. It's packed with advanced features that you would expect from an SLR (auto bracketing, choice of auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, or full manual exposure) but it's also a great point-and-shoot if you just want to keep it on auto. You have to press a button to make the flash pop up, which I like because it gives me control over when and how I use the flash, but if you want the camera to be completely automatic and idiot-proof then that might be a problem for you. I got the Olympus 1GB memory card because someone told me it is faster than the Fuji 1 MB card, and boy is it ever fast. 1 second or less between frames without the flash, 2-3 seconds or less with the flash and fresh batteries. Great battery life. Only downside of this camera is that, due to a software difference, you can't take the memory card out and insert it into a PictBridge card reader such as the one on my Dell photo printer. But that's no big deal, just use the cord that comes with the camera to plug it into your computer and it works fine.
This memory stick fits perfectly, and it is completely compatible with Gateway Laptops Model MX6447. Very easy to install as a replacement and/or upgrade to your laptop memory.Highly recommended for less than $15 with free shipping.
Quick ship from AmazonNO DEAD PIXELS :)!!!!!!!!!!!Just wish monitor height is adjustable, but most LCDs are like this - no big deal though
I bought these like 2 days after I got my 30gig video ipod. I bought them at Wal-Mart and was more than pleased until they stopped working one day. So, I took them back and got them replaced. Now the wire is kind of working its way out on the shorter side. BUT! they are arguably the best sounding and thumping head phones I have ever had. I listen to just about everything including Drum and Bass. THEY THUMP in your ear! love your music more! I guarentee....
I love the utility of the 3 functions and the ergonomics. The LCD is a little tough to read. Seperate tanks for the colors is a plus for me. It is not for printing photos though. It also does not allow printing in book format as my old HP did. I really miss that. Instructions are not stellar either.
I simply love it! HD TVs are awsome!If the closed captions could function while using the HD feed (for regular TV or cable, not DVD or other feed like this) this TV would be perfect.I think this is because this technology stills developing.If you are one of those who don't really mind the CC's not coming up on you TV, then is the perfect TV for you!
I purchased this CD Clock Radio because it had everything I needed- Radio, Clock, iPod connector and CD Player (and it looked very sleek). I purchased the first one and after a few days the CD stopped working (unfortunately I didn't have the receipt so I couldn't take it back to the store). Given the good reviews, I figured it was a fluke so I purchased another one because I couldn't find another model that had all components I needed and looked as good as this. Lo and behold 10 months after using the second clock radio the CD stopped working...I can't believe that's a coincidence.
I have had an HL-1040 and HL-1440 printer for ca ten years. On the 1040 I probably need to buy a new drum as the copies are coming out somewhat dark. On the 1440, I am still using it, and it keeps on working and working like a printer should. I highly recommend the newer printers like the HL-2040 as it is similar to the preceding and the pricing is very economical.
The tester didn't work right out of the box. Had to send it back to Amazon for a replacement which came within a week. I like the service. The tester works as well as any cable tester that I have, but it comes with leads that are necessary to test coax cables and 5e. Need 2 leads and the set only includes 1 lead, which is one more than the other test units have. I had to make leads up for those.
This product is extremely cut and dry, and that's really what I wanted. I insert the DVD, watch my movie, then turn it off.I've had it for two weeks and so far so good! I like the fact that it's small, it's not complicated, and I was able to hook it up by myself.I am very happy with my DVD player. I think it's great for that price!
So far good units. They are easy to use, have good sound and seem like they are solidly made.
This card moves high end game software graphics at rapid speeds on the highest setting. A title like FAR CRY can be played at it's full potential with AA applied &amp; other high end resolution settings.Unlike some other FX5950-Ultra cards this one is advertised as working with a 300 Watt power supply rather than 350 watt or higher. I have a 5950 from another company but this one seems to run cooler, quieter and faster. It appears to have a better ventilation/fan cooling system than some. Comes with quality game and instillation software. The card does require the AGP and adjoining PCI slot and a connection from the card to the power supply. Most with high end computers will not find this a problem. To me, the card is meant for computers with a 2 GHZ cpu or higher, otherwise the processor may limit the advantage/benefits of this higher quality/priced graphics card.If your computer is up to specs then I definitely would recommend this card. It does everything I want it to. Another advantage is that the Jaton card is currently about $50.00 less than most other 5950 cards.
this is a great product,but it needs a betterscreen!! i love it, i use it every single day it is AWESOME!!!:)
This is my second purchase of same headphone, I gifted the first to my close relative. This head phone really is an asset. It allows you to enjoy the richness of bass notes. Being a Bass Guitar player, its subwoofer feature that allows me to listen to bass notes in the songs I listen to and play guitar with, with great clarity, depth and richness,Including the notes in the songs that I did not hear in other head phones. Mid and High sensitivity is Ok, I think it is just above avarage, which is as good as low end Senheiser headphone (my other head phone).Its design is little intricate and is going to be bit tight if you havea big head!
Battery arrived quickly. It was double wrapped in two USPS Priority bubble envelopes. The brand is Power Sonic and it looks just like the advertised picture. There was a sticker attached from the seller, eComElectronics, that provided contact info as well as a 10% discount on future purchases. There were plastic clips protecting each F1 connector. The battery had around 10Volts out of the packaging. I was able to hook it up to my security panel in seconds and it charged up within an hour or so. The BAT code on the keypad display disappeared on its own once the battery reached the required charge. I don't see how someone can say "I love it" - it's just a battery, but I gave it 5 stars anyway based on the delivery speed, packaging, and product matching description/picture.
I bought these specifically for the 2-channel analog out for an Oppo SE universal player. I am generally skeptical over extraordinary claims of "clarity", "soundstage", etc. by cable manufacturers, but I was made a believer once I heard the results these cables produce. I find all of Audioquest's products to be well-made and dependable, and these are no exception.
quite honestly this purchase was a mistake. The pad does not work, and i tried all the tricks to make it work that I have found online. I could not find any real store from the seller, all they did for contact infor was route me to amazon returns. I guess it is hard to provide customer service, but at least give an email to you, where it is easy to find.in short, do not buy it. Anything priced at more than $15 should work when you get it, and not have a chance of never working at all.this thing does not even deserve the one star I had to give it.
I really love this thing. I bought a Boss loop pedal a while back and thought that thing was cool. Saw Reggie Watts using the same pedal at a show I caught in Atlanta and that guy definitely uses it to the extreme. Check out his videos if you want a demo. The looping system is very intuitive and the effects are great. All around one of the best musical investments I've made.
Overall a quality product. The buttons need to be pressed too hard for any activity and the signal strength is a bit weak, but I am satisfied with the purchase.
Exactly what I needed for my GPS unit. Item arrived in timely manner after order was placed.
As i posted in the title it will dry a battery set even when it's turned off in less than a couple of days, image quality is bad, in low light don't even think of using it.i got it as a toy for my 8 yr old anyway...
What can you say about a projector bulb--it either works or it doesn't. This is a third-party replacement bulb and it works just fine.
very happy with this product it is everything i thought it would be and more its late in the season so prolly won`t get as much use out of it as i would like but in the spring i will surely put it to lots of use.I would totally recomend this product for beggginers and advanced users.
First, I got somethign not like the picture. So beware, they're not giving the real one. Second, this works only for Directv, so if you don't have Directv, stay away from it, it's useless.
I looked at many models to replace my scanner, HP color printer, and brother fax machine, and finally decided on the PSC 2210. The feature list was extensive, the price was good (with the holiday sales) and the low-profile size was perfect for my office. I was very excited when the printer finally arrived at the doorstep.Unfortunately, after several days of diagnostics, installing and uninstalling drivers, applications, and operating systems, I'm excited to return this product and end my headaches.From the start, the software had problems installing. It would stop mysteriously at 19% or 49% and I couldn't even kill the process using Task Manager (win2k + winXP). When I finally got the software installed, after many reboots, I encountered several lockups. You cannot just install a small suite of drivers: you have to install an extensive application suite (~150 MB).Scanning was the most problematic. I had problems using third-party programs and scanning via TWAIN. The scanner would start scanning, but wouldn't complete the scan. Then the programs would complain that it couldn't find the scanner. To start the whole process over again, I had to turn the printer off then on, and restart the computer. I never completed a scan 100%.I even went so far as to completely install a fresh copy of Windows XP Pro on a separate partition, "test run" the OS for a few hours, and then install the HP Printer Software. Same problems immediately after installing the software. I even encountered applications hangs while uninstalling the software.For those who will continue and buy this printer, the only advice I can give you is to make sure you can return this printer, and to test out all the features immediately when you get it. My paystub doesn't say "HP Quality Assurance Department", so I'm returning the printer.
Came shipped nicely and fits my vehicle just right. Wish I could have found it in gray.Easy to work with and install.
I PURCHASED A SAMSUNG BLUE RAY PLAYER A NUMBER OF YEARS AGO .... EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL FEBRUARY ... ANY BLUE RAY DISKS THAT CAME OUT AFTER JANUARY OF 2011 WILL NOT PLAY ON MY SAMSUNG BLUE RAY PLAYER BECAUSE SAMSUNG HAS NOT UPDATED THEIR FIRMWARE. I HAVE SINCE CANCELLED MY BLUE RAY DISKS FROM NETFLIX SINCE THEY WONT PLAY ON MY PLAYER ... SO BEWARE AS TIME GOES ON YOUR PLAYER COULD ALSO BECOME OBSOLETE.
I bought one of these to use with my USB-UIRT, so that I can use Promixis Girder to control my new Denon AVR along with my HDTV. It works perfectly. The "stickers" that come with it work well, and the cord on the emitter is long.The only issue I have with it at all actually relates to the cord, though. The two emitters are both connected to separate conductors on the long cord, much like a headphone cable or something. Unfortunately, they put one of those little plastic "cord holder" clips on the cord about 2/3rds of the way down the length of the cord. That means that you can only "split" the two emitters apart from each other down to that plastic piece, rather than all the way back to the jack itself. The little plastic stopper is unfortunately fixed, can't be "slid" up and down the cable, and seems to be glued onto the cord or something (or just VERY tight). I tried removing this plastic stopper, but to do so I was probably going to have to destroy the cable itself.So, if your two devices aren't relatively close to one another, you may want to consider getting a different dual-emitter, or just getting a 1/8th inch mono splitter and using two individual single-emitters.In my case, it worked out okay. Because the cord itself was so long, and my devices were only 4-5 feet apart, I was able to make do. If you think you can have this plugged in and have one wire go one way, and the other go the opposite way, though, you'll be frustrated.
Brought these with me as a pair of pocket binocs on a trip to Kenya. very durable and everything I was hoping for.
A good quality product. Padded inside. Very slim and classy. Slips in and out of a pocket easily--doesn't bind like leather. Closes securely and opens easily. A few minor sharp edges that I will sand off with 220 grit paper. My wife has the Palm Plastic/Aluminum case--it is cheap looking compared to this and not nearly as protective in my opinion. I know I will be hard on this product and wanted to get the best protection I could find. I think I have found just that.
I don't know about 2003, but 2004 is great. All of the features of other mapping software plus the GPS, the ability to send maps via email, the ability to print maps, the ability to load the entire data disk onto your hard drive so your cd drive is free and the map access is much faster. You don't need the internet for any of the normal features so it works on the road. It also has audio commands for directions. It even has voice recognition but I have not tried to use it. Some people get hung up on GPS accuracy but my experience has been that all civilian systems are not that accurate on every street, on every block of every city in the entire country. This is a great value for $130.00.
Excellent Product. Very well made. It took a couple days to get used to it, but in good time it became very valuable to me.
So far, this product seems to be good. Picks up far less X Band notifications than my last detector, which is a good thing. Mute feature on plug is handy. My only complaint so far is that I can't turn volume up higher.
I bought this for my mother...she loves it! Its easy for her to use and the screen is large enough for her to view. The print quality is excellent. I got more (merchandise and quality) with this HP brand than I would had with any other brand. The price was excellent too. Good job Hewlett Packard for making me a "smart" person!
very good component but it does not have an AM/FM tuner that is the bad part.
If you want this for computer modding, uhm...not so much. But if you're looking at venting out your entertainment cabinet or similar space, this is just the ticket. Price is good, product is solid, and shipping was fast.
I was looking for a UV filter to protect the front element of my brand new expensive macro lens, so I wanted one that was top quality. Doing research, it always came back to B+W being the top of the line, so I decided I would spend a bit more to ensure quality. In the past I have only used Hoya multi-coated filters with satisfactory results. On those, my personal testing showed any image degradation was essentially nonexistent, but just noticeable under heavy scrutiny. Pulling this B+W filter out of the package, I almost worried for a second that the glass had fallen out of the frame. The glass was that significantly clear. Under normal room lighting conditions, I couldn't see any reflections off the filter unless I caught the reflection of a light bulb. I tested my lens with and without the filter, and I wasn't able to find any differences in image quality. The threads sat very nicely, and I have had no issues whatsoever. A good filter (for protection purposes) is the one that you don't even know is there, and this one definitely meets that criteria. If you spend a lot of money on a nice lens, I think it is worth it to spend a few more bucks on one of these excellent filters to protect your investment.
I wanted to make sure I had more than enough memory for my vacation to China so I bought two 4 Gig disks for my three week vacation. I took over 1,300 pictures at 10 megapixels on one disk. It was great. No problems. And when I got home, all the photos and movies uploaded to my computer without a hitch.
Excellent picture quality and east to use. The camera is obviously very portable, it can fit in a pants or shirt pocket.
I have received emails asking what a Series 8 filter is. In short it is one of the best ways to by filters. Every lens has a different method to attach filters because there are different sizes for each lens and different types. You can find a lens as small as a 4 millimeters or as big as around 200 plus millimeters for larger format lenses. You can buy a set of different filters for each lens, but that might get expensive. Or, you can buy One set of the "Series 8" filters which can be used on most sizes of lenses. All you have to do is buy One adapter for each lens that you own. Adapters can found at most camera stores or at Amazon for usually less than 10 bucks. So if you can find a good quality series filter you should buy it for less.
If you have any reservations about buying a projector, this one will change your mind.I bought this projector for a starter "workout" room in my home, since I had no floor space for a TV. The Pros: picture is sharp, colors are great, and it works well, cheap bulbs, fairly quiet. The Cons: a bit of screendoor effect (all LCDs do this), no DVI/HDMI, digital keystone correction. The keystone is no big deal if you can mount it close to the viewing height. I've tried it out with the XBox and it works great for games too (no blurring). The high resolution puts this projector a leg above some of the other units costing over $1000. It has much better color than the DLP projectors, and it doesn't have "rainbow" problems.
I've always wanted to get a flexible/soft cable, this is not one of them, however it is a good cable and does the job.
Doesn't fit the Panasonic HDC-SD1 DV camera. Despite the vendor says. They did accept return but charged me shipping. Get it rigth Panasonic
Most reliable product. Since first invention of flash drives this company made it. I have found this company has a better product than the other makers.
After trying to transfer 8GB of files, it stopped and declared "WRITE PROTECTED." After searching many forums and help pages, I now have a very expensive paperweight. Not even heavy enough to hold down paper... What a waste of money.
Kensington has a long history of making outstanding trackballs. With this in mind -- and having just killed my venerable 2 button Kensginton &quot;Turbomouse&quot; -- I looked over the choices and selected the funky looking Turboring. I can't recommend it, unless you're using the even worse Macally iBall.The scrollring is a neat idea which could use a little fine-tuning. It's the trackball answer to the scrollwheel in a mouse: a rubberized ring around the ball which you can rotate clockwise or counter to produce a scrolling effect. It appears to function by telling the current app that the scroll buttons have been pressed. With Mac system sounds turned on, this means odd clicking sounds from the speakers accompanying jerky scrolling. Microsoft's Intellimice implement scrolling much more nicely.The ring could require a bit less force to operate, and is quite jerky. Likewise, the trackball requires more force than the ultra-smooth, ultra-nimble Turbomouse ball I'm used to using -- I have to make heavier contact to ensure a roll, which translates to less precision at near distances and low speeds. Worse -- it scrolls mostly smoothly up, down, and left, but very intermittantly to the right. This renders the Turborung useless for gaming and frustrating the rest of the time. Under normal use, I'm constantly overshooting and correcting.PROS: perfectly positioned under the right hand, well positioned buttons which click along the axis of pressure (amazing how often this is neglected), excellent Scrollring concept, outstanding &quot;Mouseworks&quot; software for customization, very pretty.CONS: Scrollring needs work, tracks badly on the horizontal axis, users with small hands might find it a bit wide, button junkies may feel cheated with only three buttons (I don't!)VERDICT: Good idea, flawed implementation. :-( Unless your current trackball is awful or broken, you may find yourself frustrated by the trackball's poor tracking.
This item did not meet my expectations. The call forwarding volume was very low and the answering machine did not hang up when someone choose not to leave a message. I don't recommend this!
This item never really worked for me because my brother in law held on to it so long, then installed not knowing how to work it
I went with the SD750 when I found it under $200. I had great luck with it over the holidays; very compact and yikes; I dropped in in the ladies room. The battery and memory card came out; but I popped them right back in and kept taking photos. I even did the video; that came out great! I'm glad I got this camera, LOVE IT!
The item ships fast and is of good quality. I would use this again if ever I ran out of it.
I was mainly lured by the price (compared to the original accessories) and I am not disappointed. Works perfectly with my Sony HDR HC1
Used this cable to connect our older laptop (which did not have HDMI port) to our 60&#34; Plasma which had PC input. Now we can stream movies. Love this product!
I'm always on the hunt for a good portable CD player, as I listen to classical music exclusively. Classical music demands the most out of a hi-fi system, and MP3 players simply don't cut it for me. I got the D-NF430 because it also has FM/AM/TV/WB which will come in handy when the next disaster, natural or manmade, strikes. (Short-wave, anyone?)Like most Sony hi-fi systems, the D-NF430 has very clean and pleasing sound output over a good pair of earphones. The digital processor inside the unit does an admirable job expressing the rich spectrum of sounds from masterpieces by Beethoven and alike. This model also operates faster than my previous D-NE320, from starting up to skipping ahead. The radio works well, too.However, compared to Panasonic portable CD players, of which I own a few models, Sony CD "walkmans" tend to be harder to use. The D-NF430 has a very strange arrangement of buttons, and functions you might often use, like random play and EQ adjustment, are relegated to a hard-to-access menu system. Panasonic, on the other hand, allows you to do everything via dedicated buttons. The location of the Hold button on this unit is also unconventional. (Hint: it's at the bottom.)What's more, this unit is relatively bulky. Made in Malaysia (a country hostile towards the U.S.), the build quality is not among the best; on my new unit, for instance, the tune+/group+ button feels really flimsy like it's going to just fall off anytime. On the positive side, the player gives you amazing battery life on a single AA alkaline.In short, this is a good value-oriented player that gives you good-quality sound and good radio functions. You can also play MP3 files burned on CD-R/CD-RW discs -- up to 30 hours on a single AA battery. The interface could be better, but the price is right.
Bought this pool in early spring 2010, upgraded pump to Intex 2500gph filter, saltwater system, and skimmer kit. Pool has been virtually maintenance free. Left up all winter, simply ran filter continously when temps fell below freezing. Also run filter continously when weather turns hot and salt water system 6 hrs daily. The water is always crystal clear and the local pool place says the water tests fine and needs nothing. I believe the key is set it up and leave it up, but even if I bought one each year, this thing is a super value for the entertainment it offers.
Different people like different products but for me and my family we like the Jensen JF25 headphones. You could spend a whole lot more money and probably get a lot better set but for the price they are hard to beat. I have went through 2 sets over the years and keep buying more JF25's when they finally wear out. They get heavy use from me daily. I use when listening to anything from games, music, videos on my pc. I also use them part of the time with my boom box. At one time I used to have some Sony, Koss UR20, Sennheiser, and Pioneer SE-M290 headphones. I took all of these and the Jensen JF25 set to my teen age boys and ask which set they liked best. I wanted to see if I was the only one who liked them. They picked the Jensen JF25 headphones. To me they are comfortable, light weight and sound pretty good to me. I have seen reviews saying they didn't like them but for me and my family, we will keep buying them until they quit making them! Also have used the JF20 set. They are gray, shorter cord, don't have the volume control and not quite as much bass as the JF25 but are excellent also!
I bought this camera before I found out that Opra put it on her recommend buy list. This caused all of the sheep that follow her to rush out and max out their credit cards on the camera causing a shortage of the cameras and more importantly the mini-discs that you need to use it! If you are buying it for the holidays - forget about it! Go for the Hitachi - Some places are selling them for cost and this is their thrid generation version vs first for Sony. I bought the Sony becuase of the hype of the better lense - which - unless you are professional I'm not sure you are going to noitce the difference.I'm going to take advantage of my 30 day guarentee and dump this thing back on their counters.
These chargers work really well so far - quick & convenient. Also really good value for two chargers!
I have owned 1 aiptek previous to this ISDV model, the other one served ok till a button decided to pop-in rendering it non-operational. This ISDV model is a great entry level camera, understand that it is actually a 3MP camera that converts video to 5MP, this could explain some of the brief lag time some users in other reviews experience when they take pictures. I just turn mine down to 3MP, a weak point is it's ISO is very low, I think 200 or maybe 400, not a good camera for the night unless you take portraits with it's strobe. I purchased 2 extra batteries for mine because I think a single battery is a ticking bomb waiting to be dead on a picture spree, they are NP-60 batteries, not something you are likely to find in the convenience store but they are compact and easy to charge. MP3 player works for the most part but it won't replace your ipod by a long run. Something the manual won't tell you is it can use a 2Gb SD card, I am using one in mine and it has worked fine. I have gotten good use out of it for the $100 or so bucks I paid over 3 years ago. I don't know how the charging by usb cable works, I don't know if that works. The software allows you use it as a webcam if you are into that, but make sure to set the camera for it before starting the software. Using the 4 way toggle requires a careful touch and the menus you can get used to in time. Image stabilization is in this model, but I think since I switched down to 3MP it works better, I have noticed less blur in my pictures. Video is decent, though I am sure audio is in mono, no big surprise since the whole cam is so small you can't really get stereo seperation without some external mics.
I just picked up this computer (refurbished) off of ubid.com. I picked it up for 600 bucks and I was a bit aprehensive. It came proffessionally packed and even smelled new! I fired it up and I have to say this thing is fast, easy to use, and forgiving considering I have not owned a computer in over 4 years! Pick yourself up one! Its totally worth it! And oh yeah, I also picked up a 17" monitor off of ubid.com for 75 bucks...the whole system shipping included in under 900 bucks! Not bad eh? -jewels
This is a great GPS except for the fact that it does not have the capability to guide you to a location along roads or routes that you create, or that came with the [] software. Don't buy the software because the GPS will not lead you anywhere based on the thousands of roads....it would be just as useful to use a paper map. Other than that, its great.
I fly every week and this is one of my two carry-on's. When I first got this bag I liked it, loved the thick, rich feel of the leather, but wondered how it would do on the road. Well, after about 100 flights, cramming in in overheads/under seats, dragging it everywhere, it's not failed me in any way. Wheels and bumpers are all scratched up but work perfectly. The leather has been far more stain resistant than I expected. Even after accidentally letting it tip over in a puddle of water, no sign of water stains. Most important to me, the retracdting handle has not failed. I really whip this bag around with the handle extended and I've been waiting for something to go wrong with it. No problems. Some reviewers have complained that the bag will not stay upright on its' own. This is partially true. If you pack most of the weight on the opposite side from the wheels, this is true. Simple solution, just put the heavy stuff on the side with the wheels. Stands up just fine. My singular complaint, and I must admit, it has not caused me any problems, is that the wheels are open to the inside of one of the compartments. It's the one I put all my power cords, GPS and such in and I have wondered if a cord might get caught in a rolling wheel. It has not happend yet but I'd rather see the wheels enclosed. That said, I still highly reccomend this bag. Get compliments on it all the time and it's standing up to the needs of this very demanding traveller.
All I have to say about this little thing is that it works perfectly. I had no problems using it, and it plugged in nicely with both my computer and my HDTV. No problems at all! I think when I go to purchase another monitor for my other computer, I will definitely purchase this cable again along with a splitter. This was totally worth the buy.
From my initial review of this camera, I think it has pretty good night shots. The resolution of the LCD viewfinder at the back is not good, the images appear blur compared to my S45 that had a smaller crisper LCD. I think Canon saved some money here by keeping the resolution same but stretched the LCD instead. I like that it works on AA batteries like its other A* cousins. I haven't seen a great deal of image stabilization yet, but like the camera overall. Canon is unbeatable in picture quality!
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I've heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn't too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I'm trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn't happen all the time during low light or night time.Additionally, the internal reflection isn't only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).I'm actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don't have any filter for your lens yet.
Bought this product and also boaght the sony upconverting dvd player Model: DVPNS700H/B as well. And to be honest I read alot of the reviews from the others that bought this same cable. As well spent some time talking to the sales people and best buy/circut city(which they swear theres is the best). I took a friends cable that he bought from them and tested mine, to be honest I really cant tell that there was any change what so ever. so save yourself the 40 plus dollars or even more and buy this one. It arrived faster then I thought it would and in perfect condition.
Got this as originally an upgrade to the Nano Plus. It worked great for about 3 weeks. Then IT happened. My girlfriend unplugged it from the PC and I thought "Hmmm... was that a spark?". I continued working and when she brought it back an hour later for more music, my PC no longer saw it. I was PO'd.I tried for 5 hours and couldn't get anything. Even formatted my PC I was so desparate. Come to find out, my ZIP drive, ext. HD, Palm, printer, phone, UPS and CD stacker were also no longer recognized.I had used it at the office before, so I brought it there and had no trouble with it there or at my mothers the next day. Static??? Maybe, but I am in and out with USB thumb drives all day and have never had a problem.A new motherboard later and everything is working fine again. That was 3 months ago and I can say that it hasn't failed since. Luckily the CPU and RAM I use is still pretty popular so it wasn't hard to find on Amazon.1: Sound is fantastic.2: Size is perfect.3: Easy to use.... well, that is debatable, but it is ok.4: It has pictures.For ease of use, the Nano was much easier for me. The Nano is basically a pimped out USB thumb drive with a player and FM tuner added. The Micro Photo is an MP3 player that does a good job, not a great job, of having a straight forward interface on the PC for getting the music where it needs to be.
I bought this to control my plasma, Tivo, HD DVR Cable Box, DVD, and my receiver. It took a little bit to set it up, and 2 tries to get all the activities set up correctly, but after 30 minutes, I was able to pack up all the other remotes and stuff them in the closet. It works great. I bought my parents one and Dad set it up on his own and they are even happier than me. Mom says she can even watch TV now and switch between all of their devices. The 880 really makes it easy to navigate through the pitfalls of having so many remotes and having to juggle everything. The fact that you can have an activity set up and have the channel buttons work on the cable box, the volume buttons on the receiver, and the aspect button on the TV makes watching TV more enjoyable. I could not recommend this anymore.
I chose this set because compared to the other sets with the larger audio jacks for $20, they appeared cheap and heck, this one came with a microphone and a lapel mic. I went and bought two rechargable batteries that i use with this to shoot weekly class videos and whatever else i want to shoot. i just got back from shooting in hawaii and this does not work well past 100 feet.[...]so, all things said, this does what i want it to do, audio technica is a reasonable brand, the batteries fit in their compartment (unlike other reviews i have read on other products) and you get a free mic!
At five pounds and 35 dollars, these obviously are not comparable to the much larger and more expensive speakers in my den and living room A/V systems. Particularly when it comes to bass response one can hardly expect little speakers like these to compete with full-size or even bookshelf speakers. But for my purpose in getting these little speakers -- portable audio from a laptop computer -- they sound about as good as anything their size plausibly could.
I went from a $45 most expensive tripod at Walmart, to this Velbon. For double the money, it's 10 times better. It pans super smooth. I've never worked with a tripod so fluid. Very quiet, unlike my cheapo tripods.It's not a heavyweight tripod, but more of a traveling lightweight tripod. There's no creeping at all once you set the tension where you need it. My vertical tension adjustment had to be tightened as tight as I could possibly tighten them with my hands, and I have quite strong hands. Don't know if I had a faulty item, but it works for me.The quick release is very large and takes quite a few attempts to get used to attaching. Would've been nice if it fit a standard Bogen release.You can lock the vertical pan easily so you have only horizontal panning. Or vice versa. Great feature.
I bought these when they were under the gold box deal and all I have to say is WHAT A DEAL! I never thought I would spend 60 dollars on headphones, but I'm a sucker for deals and so I thought I'd give these a try. They pack a lot of bass and the ear tips work really well in isolating noise. I usually use these when I work out and found that they would sometimes become loose in my ear, which gets annoying to push them back in my ear but the sound quality is definitely worth it.
After buying a Philips MP3 player and then returning it to Walmart because it was made of flimsy plastic that was easily broken and didn't have any kind of cover with it, I noticed an RCA Sport 512Mb MP3 player on display. Unfortunately, there weren't any left for sale in the supply cabinet. When I looked online, I found this model, which is exactly the same in every other way except that it's not maroon in color, with twice the memory as the Walmart item. And get this-- IT'S THE SAME PRICE AS THE HIGHLY BREAKABLE PHILIPS MODEL I ORIGINALLY HAD TO RETURN TO THE STORE even though it is made of metal and heavy duty rubber! (By the way, it comes with an arm-strap, a plastic sheath, or a neckband if you prefer that.)
I bought one for each computer so far. It works very well with no problems encountered. Bought this in mid-2006 and had this for about 6-months with no complaints.
What surprised me was that this product was easy to use. The software took a while to install and to make it work. When I got it working, it prints real smoothly and the quality is great! It is definitely worth the money.
I bought this TV about 3 months ago for my bedroom and the picture was great with analog cable. But thats the only quality this set has.Cons:-When viewing from a DVD source and switching back to regular TV, the image has shifting downward and you can see the edge of the image at the top. Doesnt matter what video setting you had it on (and mine was on automatic). Have to turn off and back on to fix problem.-I would lose audio from TV for no reason and I think that is a design error. Again, I have to turn off and back on to fix issue.-No sleep button. You have to go deep into the menu set that up.-No progress meter when changing volumes.-Display channel numbers are so small too see.Good thing I was able to return this set. Please do NOT buy this TV.
This decoder comes with a warning label that it is unlawful to use it to copy VHS tapes that are copyrighted, but the warning is wasted because they have manufactured it so as not to work anyway. This is a useless device. Mine is in the trash.
I was developing software for Handspring using CodeWarrior. Unfortunately the current CodeWarrior(c) does not support USB yet, so I have to look for a serial cradle for Handspring. This is very helpful for me to download the Palm binary code for POSE/Palm emulator.I haven't tried this cradle to other softwares, put it seems to work to other softwares too as long as they have COMx supports.
I drive a Mercedes CLK 2002 for which there is no IPOD compatibility and no tape deck. I have a 6 CD changer in the boot, which is excellent but for the heat in Kuwait, where I live. I always ended up leaving CD's in the car and that ruined so many of them.Along with my IPOD, I got the FM transmitter, not expecting superior quality or anything, but it's been EXCELLENT!No static, no significant loss in quality. I'm very impressed and would recommend it to everyone!Sure, it would be a bit painful for anyone living in the states because it has just 6 presets, but other than that, it's an excellent alternative to the tape adapter.
I bought this for specific purposes that I think its very good for. I use this type of unit to do my photography geotagging. It wears in your wrist and will log where you take your pictures by using additional software that will allow to match up your digital photos to the GPS track log history. being on your wrist its always available to get a signal from the satellites when your taking your picture. Also when I goto Shopping malls or sporting events, I mark my car and use it to find my car in large parking lots. The key to this is you dont have a bulky GPS in your pocket while your at a concert or sportingevent its worn on your wrist, lightweight. has computer interface with additional cable ~$13 (serial only), great uses for portable APRS tracking (an amateur radio application). I choose this over the Garmin Gecko for having a better power button, the Geko was too easy to have turn on while in your pocket, this works well for the purposes I mention if you do not need maps or need your hands free, great for biking or geocaching as well. for the $99 -$130. It will also plot and do auto route back if you leave it on while navigating outdoors so you can find your way back out., handsfree is the key to buying this unit. The also choose the 101 over the 201 for the ability to carry extra batteries and change them in the field vs having to charge the 201.
I've been using this remanufactured ink every since I found out about it. It works just as good as the brand-name HP ink but at a fraction of the cost. I also got remanufactured ink for my dads HP and it lasts just as long as the original.I'll never buy ink from the big box stores again.
I use a Speck hardshell case on my ipad which usually interferes with these kinds of gizmos, but this stand is not only compact, but incredibly sturdy and fits ipad even with it's case on. Awesome stuff.
If you start to hear chipping noises (or indeed any uneven noises at all) from one of these, get your data off it and onto something else FAST. The wretched thing is about to fail. I have had two different units and they have both failed a month after the guarentee ended.
The xD reader is GREAT! Small, easy to carry, portable, and I've had no problems using and installing it on four different computers. It's easier to deal with than the cables that come with the camera.
My old wireless jacks had finally bit the dust so I bought these. Talk about easy, plug the base in first and then the slave and that's it.. I use it to supply telephone for my Dish set up as there is no phone outlet near by.
I bought this to replace an 8-year-old cheapo ergonomic keyboard. I'm a big fan of ergonomic keyboards, and I have to say that this is probably the best keyboard I've ever used! I'll be getting another when/if this one dies. It took a day to get used to the curve as compared to my old straight ergo board, but now i love it. The spacebar feels stiff at first, but it quickly becomes very natural.If you don't like ergonomics (or haven't used one before) you might take longer to adapt to it as my roommate wasn't particularly taken with it when he tried it out.
This is an absolutely great PDA. It runs linux and there is tons of free software available for download. It runs, Java and Python, my two favorite languages so I can easily write my own software for the Zaurus.
If you're hooking your lap top to your tv you want a longer one so you can sit where you want and still control the laptop
This is the second XtremeMac iPod case that I've tried. I guess this company just makes lousy products. The price is right but it started slipping off my iPod almost right away. I have the 80GB Video which is the same size as the 60GB and it should have a very tight fit in the case. Well, because there's no bottom on the case the iPod slowly starts to move down. The bottom of the clickwheel ends up being partly covered right away which makes it tough to use. It's going back and I'm looking for something else.
Hi Everybody,First, let me tell you what it is:- 1.33 Ghz. Core Solo Intel processor.- 1 Gb RAM.- 1 320*200 pixels Motion Eye integrated camera on the front to be used as a webcam (the best i've seen to date. By far better than my Macbook pro's iSight)- 1 1.x Mega Pixels integrated camera on the back intended to take picture and it even has a "capture" button but... the software leaves something to be desired.- Biometric reader which beyond letting you login to windows, it's supposed to be used as your password assistance everywhere... i can't make it work the way it should...- Integrated mouse and keyboard.- 1 USB 2.0 port- Microphone and headphones ports- Memory Stick DUO PRO port- Dock Port- Integrated wireless lan, Bluetooth and EDGE wan technology (the same sloooooooooooow service you get on a GSM phone like iPhone when out of Europe to connect to the internet, UMTS should be better but. let's face it, we're far away from Europe in this matter)Whar comes with it:- The computer.- The papers.- One Wired Lan and VGA out port in case you need it on the run (it connects to the dock port and it's a reasonably small cable). I spent hours trying to know if i could attach an external projector to do a presentation or to connect to LAN or both.... well with this included adapter you can and because you're reading this, if this was a concern now you can use those researching hours for something more productive like... sleeping? :)- One port replicator Dock station with 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 VGA port, Wired Lan RJ-45 ethernet port, A/V out, 1 four pins IEEE 1394 firewire port.- A very practical carrying case that you can attach to your belt (i didn't know this and bought the very unpractical and expensive leather case which i won't use anyway)What i like:- It's ULTRA sharp screen... make no mistakes, it's wonderful. I just can't emphasize it enough.- It's design, let's face it... it looks great!- It's usability, despite it's small sized keyboard ,it's designed to be used by your thumbs just like the rest of the computer.- Finally... It Works!What i don't like:- It's an ultra portable computer but lacks of worldwide assistance and warranty.. which is a veeeery stupid policy from Sony... My MacBook Pro has Worldwide coverage like almost any premium priced portable just because it's portable so you can be here today and there tomorrow... and still be covered. but let's face it, Sony it's not a monopoly in consumer electronics just because the stupidness of some of their management. :(.- Battery Life.- Memory Stick instead of SD which adds no value but anyway... this is a Sony product and has to be as proprietary as it can be.- Time you spend explaining almost all the people around you that it's not a PDA... yes... it works with Vista... Yes it has a Hard Drive... Yes, it's a complete computer.... No, it doesn't works with Windows Mobile nor Symbian... but anyway it's not the product's fault... it's just because it's so small which is it's main advantage.My final comments:- With the Dock, you can have a complete computer in your hands when on the road and a desktop PC when you're in home or office, even both. Just connect your monitor, wired or wireless keyboard/mouse and everything you should connect to USB/Firewire ports and you're done!- The keyboard as well as the computer itself it's veeeeery well designed to be used with your thumbs. You can manage the mouse, the typing and everything with your thumbs and believe me, it works, most people complaints about it's tiny keyboard because it's small for their fingers and bla bla bla... but it is not designed to be used like your everyday keyboard, it's designed to be used on the road, while walking, etc. If you need to have a better keyboard with you when you're on the road and you can spare a table, i really recommend iGo stowaway bluetooth keyboard (formerly a think outside product). I have it and it couple veeeeery well with this computer... it even has an stand for the computer while typing.- Prepare psychologically to explain to people what it is (the computer) everywhere you go but, if you like showing up... it's a very good tool for that. (i don't particularly like that)Final words:- If you like it and understand what it is... just buy it, you won't regret!- If you need top performance because you're a serious gamer, just don't bother looking, at least for that use, buy a PSP which is cheaper and made just for doing it (gaming)- If you want to have a veeeeeeery advanced iPod or i might say... Walkman... remember it only has 40 gigs and Microsoft Vista which is HUGE... but you can find 1.8" toshiba hard drives from 100 gigs to 120 gigs and maybe when you read it 200 or more gigs that you could use to upgrade your Vaio. Just as a curious comment, it uses the very same type of hard drives iPods uses.- if 40 gigs are not too much, just imagine 30... because it has a 10 gigs restore partition. My recommendation, make your restore DVDs and then reduce this partition to it's minimum... BTW, this partitions lies hidden somewhere...If only Sony had ears to listen to their customers... This should be a 7 stars product, even on a 5 star scale but... even when i like Sony, i can't understand why such an advanced and innovative company can make earing aid buds at least for internal use.PP
Don't get this if you have Win 2000 - no driver support is available so far. The driver that comes with this is for Win98 only and the driver from manufacturer's website does not work correctly.
Seems like none of the larger department stores sell slide film off the shelves anymore, so I was delighted to find that I could order Kodak slide film online. I know there are two kinds of slide film; one kind that no one in America likes to develop and a more popular kind that many photo shops are still willing to develop.The Kodak Elite Chrome EB 100 is the more popular kind that many photo shops are still willing to develop.I prefer the 200 (because most of my photos are exterior shots of old houses), but the 100 did a very nice job. My review is written in simpleton's language because even though I take the ocassional professional photograph, I know very little about the technical aspects of photo taking.That aside, I've found this Kodak Elite slide film does a fine job and slides always appear very clean, crisp and professional. Colors are good and heretofore, the slides I've taken through the years haven't lost any of their color or crispness.
I'm Glad that I found these DVD Jewel cases when I did because my local store stopped selling them. I'm happy to have these extra DVD cases because I won't have to keep going back and forth buying some.
I bought this mp3 because it's supposed to act as flash memory (pen drive) and voice recorder, but both functions simply don't exist in this product.I just cannot believe Amazon is selling a bad product like this. What a shame.
Normally I'd never use a set of wireless headphones, but I found I needed them for a specific application. I use these at work in a fairly large office, but given the nature of my work, I move around a lot, so a cable would have been prohibitive, and using speakers wasn't an option.As far as general usability is, I have really been taken by these headphones. I have worn them for several hours at a time with no discomfort. Great padding around the headband and on the ears makes for superior comfort.Battery life is rather good too in these. In the past 4 months I've only had one instance where the device complained about low battery, but I hadn't charged it for a couple of days, so the life on a single charge is really long.There are only a few things about this that I didn't like. First being the auto shut off feature. Although useful, it's a bit short for my taste (about a minute) and there isn't a way to adjust it. If I pause my music to answer a question from someone it will shut semi off. From that point when you start playing again it will come back on, but it takes a second to do that. I'd really like to be able to adjust that time to maybe 2 or 5 minutes. Not a major thing, but only slightly annoying.The second thing is the interference. Granted these are wireless, and they beat iR or bluetooth based headphones any day there is a slight hiss you will hear, esp at higher volumes. So do be aware of that. However it can sometimes grow into drops in signal, pops, or screeching static. This is rare and relative to your position. In my case i'm never more that 15 feet away from the base unit, but i do work in a room where there's more interference that normal, the music i listen to are all compressed mp3 and the sound card on my computer isn't that great here at work. I can say that when these arrived at my house i tested them on my home computer and had significantly better results than at work, and a lot less interference.All in all I highly recommend these if you must have wireless, but do ask you to consider your usage environment before purchase. I am likely to purchase a second set for home while working outdoors or whatnot.
I got this filter for free as a part of the deal when I bought my DSLR. I am a DSLR newbie and find the filter to be a good fit for the kit lens. The images taken after putting on the lens do not distort the pictures. So far so good. And for free, its really good.Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
I love gear and I love pre-purchase research. However, I don't research lens protection any more. These don't degrade my photos (I'm no pro). And more importantly, knowing it's there means I worry about one less thing when I am shooting / handling my gear. Just got a new lens and ordered this filter without any hesitation.
For the price, this camera is inexpensive and easy to use. The tech support at Polaroid is helpful if you have any problems and the website is useful as well. I use this camera for auctions and taking pictures of family members. It eats batteries quickly, and the flash takes a long time to get ready. The picture quality however, is very good. It doesn't look cheap or feel cheap, which is important for making a purchase like this. The good news too is that the price will be going down as with all new technology. You can't go wrong with this camera.
An excellent value in CF cards. Price is right , and speed is great. No failures or troubles with these cards. Performance of a much more expensive brand.
I had a two year old Starmate, that my husband bought for me and I liked it. I wanted a few more features so I upgraded to the Sportster 4 and I love it. I bought the radio and the hardwire kit and my husband hooked it up for me. If you don't have someone who can do it for you, most of your electroic stores can hook you up.(i.e. Best Buy, Circuit City) It sounds awesome in my Honda Odyssey! I also use it at work and have set it up to play our hold music and plays through out our office. I am the office manager for a doctor and our patients ask all the time what station we are listening too. We love it! I love the Traffic Weather feature-when you hit the button it doesn't switch till the traffic and weather are playing for your city. This one is much easier to tune than my old Starmate. Love it!!
I basically bought this camera for the looks alone - it's the prettiest digital camera on the market and is an exceptionally good knockoff of apple products. the touch screen is pretty nice too. however, i brought it home only to realize to my horror that it only takes non-rechargeable lithium batteries - this baby'll rack up the battery money in no time. it also doesn't even come with an AC adapter for indoor use (not that you'd want to be tied to an electrical outlet with a little camera like this one). if you can take the incredible non-practicality of it, you're getting a decent camera with great looks but very high maintenance costs.
I bought one a week ago, shipping is fast, but it turn out that the cable is not working. I have to return it. I bought another Philips HDMI cable, it works very well.
This is just the right glue for the job.Buying it this way was thebest way for me to get what I needed
MIND BLOWN! I'm a huge bass girl, i need that bass when i listen to music. These earphones are perfect! Wonderful, clear sound. Great quality. Definitely worth the money. I'd be willing to even pay more for these. So amazing! (btw, the color is great too ;D )
Our main laser printer uses these cartridges and they never get the claimed 6500 pages, but that is not an issue, that is expected ! The issue is that the printer still says the cartridge is good when it is depositing a grey background on everything you print !
Very good product. The price also enhances this product in comparison to the Bose Quiet Comfort. The clarity and noise reduction are a plus.
Does what it is supposed to. Secure fit and finish. Have not had any issues with this product. . .
I needed a long, cheap cable to connect TiVo to my home network, and this did the trick! Now I can transfer recorded programs to my computers to view later.
For all you people out there wondering about Ipod, You should get one. There really great for people always on the go like me. I was hopeing for a 20 gig Ipod but parents said it was pointless. But there is a huge problem with the battery life. It says that it is 8 hours but my was slashed in half. Tested it only 4 hours until it died. Sucks. But hey I might just get the normal Ipod for my birthday. The thing is really portable so thats awesome.
Just received my Q6600 rev G0. Took out my old E4300 on the Giga 965P-DS3 and put in the Q6600. Vista booted up with no problem with nothing to do on my side.Next I overclocked it to 3.15GHz. Stable with 4 Prime95 processes running. I could clock it higher but this is fast enough.Highly recommended if you want to play Crysis at max setting.Unless you are lucky enough to score on the $199 fry's BF combo deal. This is definitely the best deal for this processor. Can't beat amazon's no tax/no shipping.
Put them in the printer. Printer said all cartridges were half full. Printed 4 pages in BLACK and WHITE. Now COLOR is empty or close to empty (did not print color). Meanwhile the Black cartridge from Best Buy (installed at the same time)is still full(as it should be). These are junk cartridges and are defective. Thought I was buying an Epson product from Epson. Should have read the reviews. JUNK. BEWARE!!! Amazon, please remove this seller!!!
I purchased this memory stick recently and have been very happy with it. I am able to fit at least 6 movies at a time along with storing memory for my games. I rate this card A++++++++++
I like, not love, the way this device works when I know how to use it. I don't have the device's manual and haven't been able to program timer recordings. I can get started with the process but can't complete it. I am annoyed by the requirement to sync the remote control with the device. Until you push the remote's DVD button, you can't control DVD playback with the remote. Another button on the remote has to be pushed when you want to control VCR functions with the remote.
I haven't used the adapter for this card yet although I'm sure it works fine. I'm using it in my Sony Ericsson W580i. The phone memory was like 12MB so the 2GB card is a HUGE improvement!! You can choose to automatically store picture taken from camera phone right to the card so there's absolutely no extra hassle involved. I'm been transfer files via bluetooth between my computer and this 2GB card that is in my cellphone and have had no problems.
muy buen producto llego a tiempo lo pedi desde venezuela y gracias pq es justo lo que queria compre aqui
My wife received this scope for 20 years of service as an employee. She re-gifted it to me since I am interested in astronomy and have been using binoculars in our backyard to learn. I was immediately aggrevated by the poor design of the vertical adjustment which doesn't have fine tuning like the azimuth adjustment. You are constantly wrestling with the vertical adjustment as it is not balanced properly. The 12.5 mm eyepiece is good; I saw the moon in great detail as well as Jupiter and its moons. The 8mm eyepiece is fair; I could make out the stripes on Jupiter. The 4mm is junk; I could never get it to adjust without looking fuzzy. You need a lot of patience to use this scope, but I'll use it until I can get something better; I don't think it will last that long since i am trying to tighten the vertical adjustment so much. I also had to modify the mount on the finder scope as it didn't line up properly; once I did the modification it worked fine. Overall I would not recommend this scope as it is way overpriced for what you get. This Orion and Celestron scopes seem much sturdier for the money; at least I didn't pay for this one. I plan to got to local star parties to compare scopes and purchase something nice from my evaluations.
after ordering from amazon, the printer was lost by dead-ex, along with another package from an ebay sellar, (yes, they lost 2 packages in 1 week, they finally found 1) amazon quickly shipped another 2 day ups (i told them dead-ex was not permitted to come to my door). this printer prints color photos amazinngly fast, even with resolution on max! scan is quick and incredible reproduction. can load paper in back feed or bottom tray and switch source with push of a buttun. read previous complaint with black not being as black as normal but acceptable, however i did not see this as a problem at all. print black was fine. buy this printer if you want an excellent all in one, just don't allow dead-ex (when it absolutely posatively doesn't matter if it gets there at all!!!) to deliver it. consumer reports had given a best buy rating to a lower canon model recently (this model was too new for them to have rated yet) and canon has one of the best repair histories. i had already decided on an hp to replace my current hp, but decided on this model after seeing it in a store. no regrets here. this unit is a little on the large and heavy side, check dimensions if size is an issue, but worth making enough real estate for.the shipping weight in original box is about 43 pounds.
It's the Leatherman Super Tool of the digital photography world! Built like a tank and feels so good in your hands. I bought this macho camera three months ago and I love it more and more as I am getting to know it better. This is my sixth digital camera (had had and old Sony FD, little Canons A60, A70, and A85, as well as a lovely Olympus C-2100UZ which the FZ-50 will replace). Short of going DSLR and investing a car's price on lenses, external flashes and other gadgets, this is as far as you can get, and it is not bad at all. The talk about noise is exaggerated and this baby manages to deliver a virtually noise free image at ISO-400. Let's face it folks, that's more than you need in real life. I shot 35mm for donkeys of years and very rarely did I exceed ISO-200. The lens is a killer Leica 35-420mm 35mm equiv. at a whooping fast f/3.7 aperture at the far end of the super zoom. It is even faster (f/2.8) if you zoom out. And it is tack sharp! And it has an optical image stabilization that really works! Leica is producing a copy of this camera that is marketed for $900 street price, which is a carbon copy save for the red dot and a slightly modified "Leica looks" algorithm, and is slower in every operation as a result. I think this is the baby to go for, so don't hesitate; you will get more value for your money than you can imagine.This camera is for you if:1.) You want a 35-420mm 2.8 lens, made by Leica + Image Stabilization + 10 MegaPixels + Live preview -all for less than $4502.) If you are an amateur stepping up from a compact, who wants to experience SLR-like capability at a reasonable entry price.This camera is not for you if:1.) You shoot most of your pictures at ISO 1600 or IS 32002.) You make a living shooting multi-burst sport action with sudden erratic motion, like football or soccer.Disadvantages of a DSLR when compared to a super-zoom, such as the FZ50:1. Money: You will spend more, much more!A. Initial price of the body alone (let a lone a kit price) is substantially higher than that of a super-zoom.B. The potential for consequent spending: with a DSLR the spending hardly ends with the initial purchase, many expensive subsequent purchases will surely follow: lenses, accessories, external flashes etc. and the prices of these usually exceed what you pay for the camera body.2. Dust on the sensor: the potential of dust forming on the sensor is a certainty due to changing lenses with a DSLR. Cleaning is tedious, expensive, and dangerous for it packs the risk of damaging the sensor and other internal parts of the camera unless you are very familiar with the process. You need to buy extra equipment (dust scope, vacuum, special cleaners) and all that means extra money and extra skills are required. The built in dust cleaning ultrasonic mechanism in top-dollar DSLRs doesn't always get rid of foreign particles, and they never get rid of stains (resulting say from humidity or water spray). A super-zoom is hermetically sealed and this headache is nonexistent.3. The mechanical shutter: All DSLRs have one, and that is disadvantageous in three ways:A. Limited life, after a certain number of exposures it needs to be replaced, a very expensive undertaking, while the super-zoom has unlimited life with its electronic shutter.B. Potential for breaking down / jams, the rule of the thumb with moving mechanical parts.C. Mirror slap and shutter judder causes vibration that will work against camera-based or lenses-based vibration reduction (VR) and image stabilization (IS) systems (if any) reducing its effectiveness. In super-zooms, vibration due to electronic shutter firing is virtually none.4. No live preview: Except for top-dollar latest models, the greatest majority of DSLRs doesn't have it. It is standard on the super-zooms (actually it is the only viewing there is, through the EVF).5. Weight, size and portability: DSLR are generally heavier and bulkier than super-zooms, and the extra lenses and gear renders them a hassle to haul about or travel with. A super-zoom is a one-solid piece solution.
This is the perfect MP3 Player, it is small and easy to use. The program that you get with it to transfer music to it is really NOT hard to use, you just click on the song and say transfer. Very good sound quality and I love that I don't have to buy battries for it! The only down side was it doesn't come with a armband or lanyard!
Just 2 words: get one!
Has great storage -- I cant imagine puting that many songs on it. I wish however Apple would allow different ways of organizing the music -- where you could create your own folders - instead of having to play with the Mp3 Tag data. Also it gets complex trying to load a personal video on to it.And as everyone has noted - the earbuds that come with it stink.Nothing is perfect - But overall it is a very nice product!
I was obliged to buy this adapter because CH Products doesn't give a d*** about whether its customers are happy.I have a 20-year-old "Trackball Pro" which I use mostly for graphics editing. It's in perfect working order, but it has a PS/2 connector. The next computer I own won't have a PS/2 port, so I was giving thought to being ready for the change.CH Products couldn't have cared less. Their current consumer trackball (which uses the same ball and case) costs $160, three times what I paid for the original. CH wouldn't give me a trade-in, nor would it sell me a USB board and cable, which would have made conversion a matter of a few minutes' work. I was told that, as I'd gotten 20 years' service out of the existing trackball, perhaps now was the time to buy a new one. I own several CH Products products, but you can bet I won't buy another. What is the point of purchasing a well-made, high-quality product if the manufacturer refuses to support it?Anyhow...I tried a simple "passive" adapter, which wires a mouse's PS/2 lines to a USB plug. To my surprise, this //did not// work. The CH trackball "looks like" a PS/2 mouse, so why shouldn't it work? I couldn't figure it out, so I looked for an active adapter, and found the ATEN.Simply put, it works. And very well. There's a minor catch, though. It's not //quite// plug-and-play. You don't need drivers, but you do need to shut down the computer, plug the adapter in (with mouse & keyboard attached), then restart. Once Windows has gone through the (somewhat lengthy) process of finding the necessary drivers, you again restart the computer, and everything is copasetic.This is a very well-thought-out product. It recognizes hot-key strokes (from the keyboard attached to it) that let you change the operating system in use and the keyboard's language. There are even two lights on the unit that blink when you're using the mouse or keyboard. And -- as it's a perennial gripe with me -- the user manual is clear and well-written.
there is one little drawback: the rubber on both sides where you rest your three fingers (provided your index and middle fingers are on the buttons)changes color to be kind of green-yellowish. Anyone else has the same experience? Except for this, I'm very happy with the mouse.
Battery Life dropped of sharply after c. 8 months. When I contacted Customer Service my RMA request was declined on the basis of the Mfg. date. My purchase date did not seem to be a factor. Customer Svc would not even issue a case number. My 4 yr old OEM battery outperforms the 1.03 yr old BTI by 200+%.The representative was courteous but, I never felt he was there to give the customer service.--Gotta go I'm now running on reserve power (honest)--
I have used it a few times. It could be easier to change FM channels but it seems to work fine.
Transcend 4GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6)I bought this card to use in my daughters' camera for their trip to Ireland. It worked perfectly. Just make sure to format the card before using it in the camera (this helps to make sure that you don't lose your pictures).Also, you will need a newer card reader to read this SDHC card. The card reader on my HP Pavilion a735w desktop computer wouldn't recognize the card, but an inexpensive, standalone Targus card reader did the trick.
I just bought this for personal use for around the house. I love the way the buttons feel and how easy it is to use!
The following is an revised version of my original review based on further information:The Flip Camcorder is a fun, small, inexpensive camera that's a conversation piece as much as anything. It's easy to use; my eight-year old has become a budding Spielberg playing with it. The camera's power supply is a couple of AA batteries, and conserves energy so well that you don't have to change batteries for the entire 60 minutes of shooting time. The picture and sound quality are pretty good as long as you're not moving the camera around a lot. If you try panning, though, or any kind of movement while you're shooting, you get distortions and breaks in the video. In fact, little blips can happen even if your shot is static. Keep that in mind if you are thinking of getting this to shoot something important.The camera's flip-out USB connector makes it relatively easy to download your videos to your computer (if the connector happens to align with your computer's USB ports without having to prop up the camera or the computer or both). The software (in the camera) to enable editing on your computer is primitive; you can only cut the beginnings and ends of shots; editing together shots can't be done with much flexibility. (However that may be, kudos to the company for providing upgrades to the software. The newer versions of the software provide more movie-making options and measurably better video.) The program does include a neat little auto-editing feature for making movie montages quickly. You may be better off using an external editing program; note, though, that the sound can sometimes get unsynched with the picture in other programs.The picture quality is quite good on a computer screen; contrary to my earlier observations, I have found that the picture can be even better on a television set.To sum up, if you've got a little money to throw at this, it can be fun--it's like a really good toy video camera. It's perfect for shooting something for YouTube. It's probably not the best choice for making a video of a wedding or some other important event.
I tried several banana plug connectors with frustration until I found these. Some, like the Monster Cable plugs, require you to fold the speaker wire over the top of one piece and screw a second piece over. This makes it difficult not to over tighten and chop off the wires. Other types only have one set screw, which aren't very secure.These connectors have two screws (can't be seen in the product image), a hard plastic shell that is removable (it screws on), and are gold plated. They fit well in my B&W; speakers.Recommended.
I have had this player for just under 6 months. In that time I have had:o the desktop software Creative supplied crash countless times;o the player's hard drive become corrupted by simply loading an MP3 that was created using Creative's software, requiring the disk to be reformatted;o the hard drive fail completely.When the player has problems you have very limited options - I never saw the disk repair utility work. I ran experiments to verify that loading a particular MP3 would cause the player to die and that the disk repair utility would not repair the problem. &quot;Reformatting&quot; the disk - your one other choice - almost certainly does no such thing. I had 16GB of music on the player when I first tried loading the MP3 of death. When I finally bit the bullet and reformatted - after trying the disk repair utility at least a dozen times - the format returned in a few seconds. Throughout this process Creative's support was pretty much useless.As someone that has been a professional software engineer for 25 years I am appalled at the quality of the product. Since the product only comes with a 90 day warranty the disk failure is basically fatal.The result: I now have a fairly expensive paperweight sitting on my desk to remind me to think hard before buying another product from Creative.
I've had two of these and both crack and break at the same place. There's a "bow-tie" sort of clip. The plast casing that holds on to the bow-tie cracks and breaks. The cover then falls off too easily. Otherwise, a good product. Just poor product design.
We use these tapes in our Sony Camcorder and have never had a problem with them. The picture is clear and concise, colors are vivid and are good in both indoor light and outdoor light. Price is very good, usually more expensive elsewhere. I always feel comfortable with the Sony name.
The PC version works ok but if you own a Mac, you are out of luck. Major glitches of very basic uses (such as unable to upload waypoints from a spreadsheet to your GPS!! Both upload and download buttons and pulldowns send you to a download only option). It is one of the few Mac apps that will lock down your computer and not respond to force quit.The interface is bizarre. Want to find a place? - go to "Edit". Want to find a coordinate? - go to "View". Want to find customer support? - go to the back of the room.iMac 2.4 ghz OS 10.5.4, Topo 4.5.0
I don't know where the gentleman lives to be experiencing tarnish on his plugs. I live in Southwest Florida and it's very humid down here. I have owned and used George L's cables and plugs for about seven years now without ever experiencing any problems with tarnish on my plugs. I use the gold and nickel plugs but have not used the brass plugs yet. I'm extremely happy with the transparency of sound from my guitar to my amplifier. I play Sadowsky guitars through Carr amplifiers. Great sound! These are not only great sounding cables but are very easy to use. I highly recommend them ...
This battery pack is discounted heavily on Amazon and is identical to those sold in battery stores and outlets. Highly recommended.
Bought this item to be able to take family pictures and for the most part we like it! The challenge is that it seems u have to somewhat aim the remote at the camera... This means you may have to get creative with how to hide it in your pictures or crop out your arm/hand later... Overall we are happy, it's better than resetting the timer over and over!
The remote access feature for this NAS never worked as advertised. The drive failed just shy of three years and I lost all data. It had a three year warranty (compared to five years for Western Digital drives). Hitachi (which purchased Simpletech) gave me a very hard time about returning the product under warranty. The seriel number was not in their database and, even after I faxed my purchase receipt, they seemed to only respond grudgingly. They have now had the product for two weeks and in response to my status inquiry stated "repair/replacement will take a little longer depending on availability of parts. We will be repairing the drive as soon as possible." Who ever heard of repairing a hard drive? When a Western Digital drive goes bad under warranty and they no longer make the type of drive that failed, they ship you an updated product. Hitachi won't do this and they offered no cross shipping exchange as Western Digital offers to minimize customer downtime. I would never buy another Hitachi product after the experience with this product and, more negatively, their customer service/warranty attitude.
In my line of work transcribing music, I need to be able to listen to music through my headphones while still being able to hear the environment around me. I didn't realize how rare this type of "hear through" design was until I needed to replace my Koss UR40 headphones that I'd been using for years. If there's an alternative pair or headphones available that will do this same job, I can't find them. In fact, I bought two pairs of these headphones because I don't want to get stuck without "hear through" headphones again.These headphones look like the standard "over the ear" headphones you see studio musicians using. However, rather than cancelling outside noise, these headphones allow you to hear the surrounding environment almost almost as if you didn't have the headphones on.This newest version of the Koss UR 40 has a "titanium element for deep bass." To my ears, this simply produces a sound that's somewhat more "muddy" than the original. Still, the quality of sound is quite good and allows me to hear the music well enough to do accurate transcriptions.These headphones are light weight and very comfortable, so I can wear them for 8-10 hours a day without too much fatigueThe only downside of the "hear through" design is that quite a bit of the sound "leaks" out. So, if there are other people in the room, they're going to hear about 50% of what you're hearing.If you want headphones that allow you to hear what's going on around you at the same time you're listening to music, the Koss UR40 headphones are a very good choice . . .maybe your ONLY choice.
I bought this to upgrade my computer but this card was too slow and needed more power to make it useful in my computer. So I returned it.
After my Yamaha EZ3200 bit the dust after a year (run don't walk away from any Yamaha cd-writer....they no longer manufactur cd-writers and will not provide any support for them), I needed a quick replacement. Enter this Lite-On CD-RW. Not only is the cost terrific, but it is was a breeze to install. I've been using this writer and Nero software for about 2 months now. I've just made it through my first 50-pack of cd-rs and have not burned one coaster yet! I would recommend this writer to anyone looking for a effective and inexpensive replacement for their old or burned out cd-writer.****May 2008 Update....still burning strong!!!****
I installed my 1TB hard drive with no problems. Use this system to off-load DISH DVR programs.Worked great until the power adapter died. Unable to find warranty info or vendor to contact.
The weak point of this camera is that it doesn't have an optical viewfinder (which is why the camera got 3 stars instead of 4 or 5). While we've all seen people in bright sun holding their digitals out at arm's length framing photos in the LCD screen, the best way by far for normal shooting is to use a viewfinder you put up to your eye. It'a more stable, easier to see in bright sun or if you wear reading glasses and don't have them with you.Otherwise, it's a nice pocket size point and shoot camera. As far as not being of "professional" quality, of course it's not; it's not priced or intended for that...it's a pocket camera that is easy to use and takes good photos if you want to point the camera and take the photo with minimal fuss. All cameras of this type have a slight delay while they focus; if you're used to a film or "focus-free" camera (which means they don't focus at all), the right way to take a photo is by slightly pressing the shutter, then finishing the press when it focuses; this is normal.Take a look at the Oly D540, which is a similar camera with a viewfinder...you'll never regret having the choice of a viewfinder OR LCD screen, instead of being stuck with no choice.
All four ports work, solid construction. Plugs into your motherboard's extra USB headers and doubled my capacity for USB connections. You only need a screw driver.
Product arrived on time. Did not actually use the product but can say it was delivered well.
If it is DOA, Samsung will only replace it with a remanufactured unit (if you are unable to lug it to their service center). So, you pay for a new one, it dies within one year, and you get a remanufactred one in its place. No more Samsungs for me. HP seems the way to go.
I have the Garmin Street Pilot and have the choice of attaching it to the windscreen or to the dashboard. Both options are ok but I was very concerned for the unit when it kept falling from the windscreen. I checked out Garmin's website and according to them this thing sticks like glue to the dashboard due to the weighted ends. After purchasing this and trying it out, let me tell you, it works. I have taken bends, turns, bumps and every other form of disruption in the car to see if the Garmin would fly across the dashboard. This mount held like it was glued down. It uses nothing more than friction and weight. The Garmin attaches and detaches easily from the mount. And you can move the mount around the dashboard just by picking it up and moving it. No fixing, no sticking, just dump it on the dashboard and go. Thats the pros. The cons? None. Except, why don't Garmin supply this as standard with the unit and dump the other fixtures?
I started out loving this recorder, but I've had too many experiences where I set it down to record something, then came back a half hour later to see the dreaded "Battery Low" sign. The recorder does not save any piece of that recording - it never saves it at all. I've lost track of the times that I've lost important notes I had expected to record. I no longer use this product for that reason.
Can't beat 'em for the price. I live in Hawaii and had to pay an extra 55 bucks to ship. Still worth it for me though. Add a sub and a couple satellite speakers and you're in business.
Well, as with so many people out there, I enjoyed the TV for 23 months, and then a very loud "pop" noise. Sound still works, picture is gone. Didn't get the extended warranty, because I've never had a TV last less than 5-10 years.I'll be bugging Zenith to see what they will do for me, but it seems like this TV has some major manufacturing problems.
I'd held off from getting a projector screen for a long time due to the cost. When this one came up on Amazon I thought there must be something wrong with it, but after some research it was actually a pretty respectable model. It arrived promptly and in perfect. A few things to know...- This version is meant to be mounted on a wall or ceiling, it is not freestanding. I was looking for the former, so I was totally satisfied.- It's pretty light. Although I would anchor it into ceiling/wall studs, weight bearing drywall bolts should easily support its weight.- This product does not include a mounting kit, which is clearly stated. Mounting kits are widely available however, or if you're handy you can mount it yourself depending on your wall/ceiling.- Screen retraction is manual and can be a little stubborn if you are unfamiliar with projector screens. I assure you it will retract fully and easily once you get the motion down.- The back is black and very opaque. This is great for preventing light "bleed through" but is not suitable if you intend to use the screen for rear projection.I mounted my screen on removable ceiling brackets, but it looks so good that I rarely take it down. In the future, I may build a free-standing frame so I can use it outside on occasion. Summer movies on the roof-top anyone? :-)
I use this with my SB-600 on the Stroboframe Quick 350 with the Nikon Sc-29 cord. In order to do this you must take a screw driver and remove the top attachment, at that point attach the twist plate in its place, then you will be able to attach the cord and flash to the frame. This holds the flash in place so tight I bet if it accidentally slip off your shoulder it would not come off.
This is my first digital camera. The S230 is perfect for general snapshot and fun family use (let's be honest, if you're looking for professional quality or aperature control, buy one that cost $1,000+!) I take it with me everywhere--the size makes it a cinch to tuck it in a pocket or a purse. The metal body feels much better in your hand than most of the other camera's I looked at.The pictures are of great quality and the video clip is a fun addition for less than $400. It's incredibly easy to use, even for a digital novice. With my Windows XP, interface with the card reader is easier than I could have imagined.The panoramic stitch effect, while not perfect, captures the essence of the shot and, in some cases, is better than a traditional panoramic picture because you can decide the size.I knew the red eye would be an issue when I bought it, but, then again, it's rather easy to get rid of that using the software provided by Canon.My only complaint is a user error--because of the location of the on/off switch, I sometimes turn it off when taking a picture. Like any digital camera, it will go through batteries quickly if you leave the camera on, review your pictures often, or take shots with the LCD on, but with generic batteries available, there is no reason not to have a spare.
My sister bought this printer a couple days ago. She spent a whole day trying to install the software and couldn't get it to work. I soon found this was a common problem, and found that HP had two workarounds. I tried downloading a VERY large (over 600MB package). That did not work. I got further in the installation process until it died. Next I tried the manual method, which involves copying the ENTIRE CD ROM to the local hard drive, tweaking a couple files, and installing. Still no luck. We next tried the "Copy" button, but got a blank page. The only thing that worked was the "Test Print".
It's a nice looking product with a red light that turns on when plugged in. Not sure what the red light indicates - it doesn't provide any charge to the my ZEN Vision.
I recently dug out a couple of crates of 33's from the 60s and 70s that had been stored in my garage for over 20 years. Decided to buy a low-end turntable and, because I have always had good luck with Pioneer products, purchased this online for under a hundred bucks at Pioneer's website. To my amazement the records played like new even though they were used and abused. I didn't mind that the turntable doesn't allow you to use Phono Input jacks; my old receiver had an 'LD" option for RCA cables....speaking of which, the RCA cables are SUPER SHORT and I had to buy a $2 RCA connector here on Amazon. Other than that minor inconvenience, I really like this turntable. It's probably the least expensive around; ignore reviewers who complain about inexpensive products that don't perform like thousand dollar items!
I use it at work. The ear piece is flexible so it bends around your ear, if needed or you may cut it if you have bigger ears but its size is great for me. My only issue is being a processing line operator, around machinery the wire hanging from the ear piece tends to get caught on things and pull the earpiece off my ear.
I bought the display seven days ago and after returning the first LCD due to a cluster of bad pixels in middle of the screen [really annoying] -- the second monitor only has _one_ bad pixel in the upper left. Since I've been an LCD owner for over five years [laptops, et al] I'm used to seeing a bad pixel on a device here and there. Something to keep in mind with these LCDs is that the big blockly pixels of your laptop LCD are no more -- these pixel are practically dwarfed by a pinhead.Anyway, I ran the monitor on an Analog connection for a day -- terrible refresh on some things, but the autosync button helped sharping things up during resolution changes.With the digital display connection I'm currently running the monitor has not had to be adjusted once. The Envision EN9110 looks great, it makes my nice 19" Sun Microsystems monitor [i run a dual headed system] look dank and poorly contrasted.The 600:1 contrast ratio is what makes this monitor a competitor.I would heavily recommend this brand to anybody as a direct compeditor to ViewSonic's 19" LCD line.I would give this product a 5 star rating if the monitor did not have pixel problems when first purchased. I know LCDs can be made to be more reliable -- I have a Thinkpad that after 3+ years still does not have a bad pixel.
a great buy indeed. I looked at the customer opinions before buying this one and i wasnt dissapointed. Its got an amazing set of features for the money you put in. The only complaint is that, you have to handle it a bit carefully and not roughly, because the material its made up of, its not too great. That apart its a great value for money.
I searched and found a CG814WG netgear cable modem/router listed by this seller. At checkout I realized the product number and item changed to the WGR614 wireless router. Good thing I had a need for this item as well or I would have returned it the same day.
I Bought this printer because my wife wanted a printer that she could print out the photo's from her new Canon digital camera. Since the Camera was Canon with PictBridge, no computer is needed with this printer. You can print directly from the camera which is quick and easy.This printer is only for photo's, but it prints out great looking 4 x 6 pictures very fast. The quality is excellent, and I don't believe you can distinguish them from pictures printed at a photo Lab. I didn't actually measure how long it took to print a picture, but it was very fast. A good guesstimate would be appox 60-80 seconds. It does not use ink, but a process called Dye Sublimation. According to photo printer experts, photos from a dye-sublimation printer will be much more durable and fade much more slowly than photos from an inkjet printer. The dye-sublimation printing process is performed three times, one time each for the cyan, magenta, and yellow dyes, and then repeated a fourth time to apply a protective coating to the print. The protective coating applied during the fourth pass is a laminate that blocks UV (ultraviolet) light, makes the dye-sub print waterproof, scratch-resistant and fade-resistant. So, this printer will give you instant gratification Lab quality prints that will last a lifetime without fading!This printer is very compact, so you can actually take it with you if you want. There is an optional battery so you can print out pictures anytime, anywhere. For most people this won't be necessary, but for those professional individuals who might currently be using an older "Polaroid" instant camera, this allows you to take a BIG step up in picture quality! I believe using this printer with your digital camera would also be less expensive.The print cartridges and photo paper are sold as a set. I have found that Amazon has the best prices.The only drawback (which isn't really a negative) is the cost of the print cartridges and Photo paper. It is slightly higher than average. The quality of the prints and convenience however should be taken into consideration. Instant gratification with quality comes at a slight premium, and I fully believe it is worth it. We purchased the 100 pack from Amazon for around $23.00 with shipping. That works out to $0.23 ea. Only $0.06 more that the local photo lab. (that doesn't include the gas, wear and tear on the car and time traveling to and from the local Photo mega mart. Probably washes if you really want to analyze it to death....)
Like you I've owned dozens of remotes.They can be replaced by this one (Logitech 880), and the Logitech 670.They are pretty far apart in price. The same software runs each remote, the 670 and the 880.They each program the same way, but it takes a separate login for each remote because logitech stores your settings online and you access the settings via Logitech SW for the remotes with specific logins. i guess logitech never thought someone would buy 2 of these things?Read all the positvies that other reviewers write, they likley are all true, excellent product(s), for each the 670 and 880.But buy the 670 instead. It is 'way lower' in price and provides the same functions- and the buttons are easier to use. Some of the buttons on the 880 are tough to feel- maybe a little too ergonomic?If you like simple use and ease of setup, they each 670/880 work fabulously.The 880 is more expensive and it has a great little color screen with icons :)If you do not need icons but want intelligence and lower price buy the 670. If you like a pretty light up display the 670 or 880 are great options. They each have 'help' to ensure every device works the way you want- after you select the activity. But if you like youre remote with icons and have the money to flush, buy the 880- I'd say that the 670 has more physical usability.
Update: HP contacted me and advised that the poor screen quality was due to a manufacturing fault from a particular supplier, and are hence not charging me the restocking fee.Beware of the really poor screen quality on the NX6125 and NX8220 (and possibly other HP NX family notebooks, although the NX6120 I saw looked marginally better).I purchased the HP NX6125, Turion ML-40, 2.2 GHz model based on specs, and after handling a non-powered-up demo model in the shop.Upon setting the NX6125 up at home, I was aghast at the fuzzy LCD screen of the NX6125. In comparison to the screen of my older Omnibook 6000 and current Dell LCD desktop screens, the screen of the NX6125 and NX8200 have a gravelly, textured, cloudy, speckled appearance. The items in the Windows Start menu look fuzzy and washed out.This is most noticeable if you look at a clear white area of the screen, such as a blank wordprocessor page. I am a writer, and the poor screen quality really shows through when you look at a pure white screen, such as a blank page on MS Word. The NX6125 screen almost has a two-layer effect, where the words which you type are on one plane, while the speckled appearance seems to lie in a plane behind. This drove me nuts, because, as I was concentrating on my writing, I was constantly distracted by the texture behind the words I was typing. This should not be. Ideally, the screen should appear as if it were a white sheet of paper -- as it does on my Omnibook, Dell LCD and host of other LCD screens I saw in the shop.I started getting eyestrain after a short while of writing using this screen.I thought I was being overly-picky, but I went to another computer shop, and overheard the salesman tell another customer that he had a problem of conscience recommending the new range of HP notebooks because the screens were so fuzzy. That comment was made before I spoke to that salesman, so that is two independent views.I figured that the $300 re-stocking fee that HP is charging me for returning this unit, was better than wrecking my eyes by starring at this screen for many hours a day, for perhaps 3-4 years.Buyers, beware, because you may not notice this effect of the NX6125 and NX8220 unless you make a side-by-side comparisson of the screen. It may not be evident in a very bright sunny room.I'm now getting an IBM.
Tried to hook up the component video to two tv's.Neither worked.Both come up with a blank screen.The instructions say to turn off the progressive scan, but that doesn't work.Taking it back.UPDATE:After going online, I found out how to get the component connection to work:connect the s-video, set connection to component, turn the dvd player off, connect the component cables, all set.
IT IS WHAT IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE NOTING MORE NO LESS AND THAT IS A GOOD THING. WOULD THAT I COULD SAY THAT ABOUT MOST PRODUCTS TODAY
These headphones sound pretty good for their small size. I've also had no trouble getting them to fit in my ears after trying the various earpieces the come with. My only problem with them is that the cord is very long. I usually use the headphones while I'm working out. I have to wrap the cord around my ipod several times so it doesn't get in the way. It's also a little weird that the cord is longer on one side than the other.
I'm an amateur photographer, and this was definitely a great purchase. The versatility of this flash for the price I paid was great !
Actually my bulldog is pretty vocal when a strangers come near my house so every one passing by could tell there is a large dog in the house, but it is still funny to have this sign, all my friends and relatives love this sign by my front door, it is great substitute to the plain 'Be aware...' sign. The product is made of quality material, very visible and I am very pleased with this purchase.
Don't count on your average camera tripod handling this puppy. Weight aside, I would consider the optics a bit better than I had expected. Focus is a bit touchy at higher powers, but I would have guessed this also. Biggest issue I had was the Cannon Rebel I had initially, didn't have on-screen during focus. Had to use the camera view finder which made it a bit awkward since it's quite a ways away from the lens focus ring at full power. For the price, though, I consider it a real nice toy. One I won't use often, but have it when I want to mess with.
Don't settle for another brand...Verbatim is the only DL disc brand I have ever bought that ALL the blanks worked in my DVD drive with any burning software.
Cons:You need iTunes and you can only sync your iPod with one iTunes account. It is difficult to snag some songs from your friends.The menus are inconvenient and slow.Fastforwarding or rewinding is a pain.Pros:It plays music.More storage than anyone could ever need (unless you plan on watching tons of movies on a 2 inch screen)
You shall walk though the valley of darkness should you make the unfortunate claim: "Great joy! I have found a camera for my Linux host. Let the fun begin!". Hear me well. I know of UVC cameras, and I say to you -- this is no UVC camera.You will, however, find it adequate for other purposes.Amen.
I LOVE this phone, I have been a longtime devotee of Samsung and this phone just rings my bell. Swivel feature best for using the mp3 player and just plain showing off. Great reception and battery life is what I would expect.Tip for those purchasing new mobile phones: Condition your battery! This will greatly extend the life of your battery (in between charges and replacements).Step 1: The first time your charge it, charge for 12 full hours for lithium ion battery (most common these days).Step 2: Let it die COMPLETELY and then charge it FULLY again.Step 3: Repeat step 2 one to two more times.Always try to let your battery come as close to depleting as possible before recharging, this will extend the life of your battery as far as replacement. Your battery's longevity is based on "cycles," from one charge to the next. The more times you charge the battery, the sooner it will need to be replaced. Also, avoid using car chargers whenever possible, these are a "rush" charge that do not last as long (in terms of recharging) as traditional wall "trickle" charges.
This camera is very easy to use, and I love the large display. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a viewfinder, so in bright sunlight, it is hard to see what you are taking a picture of. But the pictures it takes are very clear, and the controls are intuitive and easy to get used to.
Video Card install with no problem, have been running for a few weeks now with no problems. As far as my usage this card a winner.
Mine had many errors, and I had to take it back. The fact that it is powered by these &quot;special&quot; batteries is a drawback. My Juke stoped working affter one charge. The menu setup is also a real pain. Do not get this product.
It's a cable... Cables work or they don't. This one works well, and is at a great price which makes it a fabulous VALUE. Well made. Very happy with this purchase.
For the longest time, I resisted geting a GPS. Any soldier worth his stripes should be able to figure out his ground position to within 100m just by comparing the ground to his map, and maybe shooting a bearing with his compass.But then I picked up a cheapie Garmin Etrex, and while it doesn't replace the map and terrain reading skills (by a long shot) the ability to generate an exact position fix at a moment's notice comes in very handy, especially when one is operating in an unfamilliar area. GPS may be a crutch, but it is an *effective* crutch.There were a few small problems with the Etrex though. It was very sensitive to sky view, such that it often lost signal inside a vehicle unless it was on the dash. It didn't do mapping, and it would eat AA batteries at a ferocious rate. With the newer, fancier units on the market, I started thinking about upgrading.Many of the troops in my unit have Rino 120 FRS/GPS units. It can be handy to have an additional means of communication other than the issue radios, and the position reporting function was interesting, so I bought a Rino 520 - specifically a 520 vice a 530 because of reports of better battery life, and the extra geegaws on the 530 didn't seem to have much practical purpose.Wow!1) The 520 has tons of memory, such that I could upload topo maps for every area I was likely to operate in and still have room to spare. The detail and accuracy has been outstanding, and having street names (which the issue 1:50k maps lack) has been a godsend.2) It is much less sensitive to sky cover than the Etrex was. It'll still lose signal if (say) stuffed in a glovebox, but it'll work on your lap in a vehicle, where the Etrex would not.3) The "breadcrumb" track mapping means I can record everywhere I go, and then download the tracks to my computer later via Mapsource - which can then be overlaid on satellite imagery via Google Earth (which has already proven useful in proving that I was at a certain place at a certain time)4) The routing function and the turn-by-turn instructions were recently tested on a 900km road move, and worked - although the unit made a couple of odd suggestions, and I think it may have been hampered by not having detail maps loaded for the entire route.5) It has a nifty "alarm clock" mode, where you set the alarm, and the unit shuts off - and then turns itself on and screeches at the appropriate time. Cool!6) The data pages are customizable, meaning you can set up pages that contain just the info you need.7) The radio and position location/transmit functions work exactly as advertised. I don't yet have a good feel for the max range of the radio (even in 5W mode) but it's not huge. The speaker gets all distorted at max volume, but when used with an earbud it is just fine. My gut tells me the radio is fair to good.8) The only real concern I've had has been battery life and the fact that it uses a proprietary batty pack that must be recharged from wall current - which can be tough to find sometimes. But so far, battery life has been exceptional (a three day exercise with heavy radio use only dropped to 60%, and a 2-day road move with the radio turned off finished at 90% used) and an add-on pack that uses normal AA batteries (at the cost of dropping max transmit power to 2W) is availible.Overall, this is a great unit, and highly recommended.DG
Does it's job, 3550 J of protection and the plugs are separated to a good distance. This thing is pretty large but the 12' cord is so long makes it easy to hide somewhere. The only downside is it says Ethernet protection but it only has phone line protection. For the price range this is the best surge protector I've had.
I have used my Andis RC-2 Ionic 1875W Ceramic Hair Dryer with Folding Handle and Retractable Cord for at least three times a week since I got it, but it has been only about a month since it arrived! That is not a long time to evaluate it thoroughly, but it has been excellent so far. Due to the retractable cord feature the barrel is a little "fatter" than other hair dryers that I have tried, but so far it is better than any other dryer I have used! I think that if you use reasonable care when retracting the cord (like running the cord through your fingers as it retracts, to slow it down and straighten out any twists), it should last a long time. I think that letting the cord zoom up at full speed, like I have inadvertently done twice, might shorten the Cord Retraction devices life (as some reviewers have reported). I do not think that will be a problem though, if you use reasonable care and let the cord retract through your fingers. The ionizer feature appears to really help make the hair easier to manage, too!
I'm no audiophile and I think a lot of audio gear is overpriced hooey. You can find phono preamps between $10 and $10,000, to fit any budget, but for my $50, I'm perfectly happy with this guy. I've got friends with $250 Bellari and Pro-Ject Phono boxes and they MIGHT be 'better' but I'm going to chalk it up to their better cartridges and speakers.I've got a Pro-Ject Debut III turntable and a bottom-of-the-line Marantz A/V receiver and this product does its job perfectly well for my taste. I don't have a "golden ear" but I love music and this TCC is quiet, sounds better than the built-in preamp in my old stereo, and is making me happy I didn't spend a lot more for something immeasurably 'better.'Feature-wise, the "Gain" knob is extra circuitry, sure, but it's great because you can balance the output to match the output of your other channels, so you're not twisting your volume knob all over when you switch to 'phono.' Glad I got that. The component itself is roughly half the size that I pictured it in my head, which is great because I can just tuck it behind my turntable and forget about it forever. (maybe someday I'll need to consult the RIAA curve drawing, ha) If you're the sort of person that buys audio components to impress your friends, look elsewhere. If you just want your turntable to sound righteous, this is your preamp.The seller "Phono Preamps" shipped very quickly and answered an email about a mixed-up tracking number immediately.
take some time to get to know the camera's features and settings,you'll be amazed by what kind of images it can produce!build quality is fantastic!a very much understated one of a kind camera.
You have to look at picture 1, in the two circle pictures at the very top (step 1). There are 2 levers underneath (in between) the unit. Pull these outwards, and it opens.Review: Awesome product which, when used with the port replicator, makes for a near perfect desktop environment for your Lenovo laptop. Some also use this for a multi-monitor environment as well. The best thing is when it is used with a Tablet PC (X41, X60, X61, etc.) this adjustable stand allows you to move the Tablet monitor into 'exact' viewing angles never before achieved on the standard notebook/laptop.
I bought this to use with a Mac book pro because the usb ports on the Mac book pro are in a horizontal configuration and too close together to attached some usb cables. Having the hubs usb ports in a vertical configuration eliminates the problem of usb cable plug size and allows the hub to be smaller. It has the additional advantage of providing extra usb ports. I use the hub to hook up a couple of 500gig external HDs and a usb card reader. I also charge my ipod and Blackberry with it. I haven't had any of the problems mentioned by others. The setup was extremely easy, just plugged in and use. I liked it so much I just purchased another one to use with a Toshiba pc laptop.
You have to bend the little plastic tabs to get them to "click" into the plug and stay in place.But I mean come on, these are simple little plastic plugs, what could be soooo bad about them that you wouldn't want to buy them? I have not had any connection problems or any negative thoughts about these.They work just fine.
I purchased this filter along with universal car charger and I received shipment today. When I opened Tiffen filter there is no UV filter in it. I got empty box there is no filter inside the box. This seller is awful I am never going to buy from this seller again.
I have an iPod. The white headphones suck...I'm sure most people have figured it out by now. A lot of people are opting for the over the ear DJ style headphones made by sony, bose, or sennheiser (sp?). I'm of the opinion that those aren't the most portable headphones...and sometimes considerations have to be made. So, in sticking with the small in ear buds, I tried out a pair of sony's priced at 50 or so. These sucked. While the sound quality was acceptable, they were very fragile. Next I got some E2c headphones from SURE. The sound is amazing from these little headphones. The customizable ear pieces give a variety of fit and comfort for every ear type. The great thing is that they seriously reduce outside noise, and those around you can't hear what you are jamming to, so you aren't annoying anyone. Because of this...you probably shouldn't use these while jogging or riding a bike because they cut you off from the outside world.
When I called the service center prior to purchasing the plan, they told me that the plan doesn't cover the bulb replacement since the bulb is an accessary. It sounds quite true but a big disappointment on the plan. I'm now looking for Samsung ext warraty phone number to buy it.
Lightweight & no trouble staying on while I'm on the stairclimber. I wish the cord was a little longer, but for the money, these are great headphones.
I've owned about 10 different MP3 players over the years, and have sent a fair number of them to an early grave due to exercise-related stresses (meaning impact, repetitive-motion-injury, or water/sweat damage). I've had the new Zen V for a few months now, and it seems to be the best bet so far based on small size / light weight, solid state memory rather than hard drive, excellent sound quality, and some of the most exercise-friendly controls I've seen. The battery life isn't stellar, but given the size of the unti it's better than you might expect. If you are OK with the 2/4 GB storage capacity, I would recommend this player without reservation.
I just got it from gigabargain.com; had it within a week from the order placement, brand new, charged to max in the first charging. I'm really pleased with it! I'm using it to replace a NP-FF50 pack on a IP45 Sony cam (microMV). Way to go Gigabargain.
For anyone wanting to use this mount on a 2011 Samsung (32 or 40 inch) be advised you'll have to procure M8 mounting bolts since they aren't supplied in the kit. Also will need to enlarge the four slots in the mounting plate with drill, file or dremel tool since they only accept up to M6. Manufacturer actually lists a heavier mount for these TV's on their web site but it's way overkill for a 15 lb set (32 inch version).
The Good:*Works with most laptops available(check the list to make sure you are covered.)*Retractible cord makes things tidy.The Bad:*The charger might disconnect if the cord is hanging in the air while you are using your laptop.The Bottom Line:Do you own several laptops at home? If so, this is a product for you. Imagine only needing ONE plug on the wall and keeping this by the side with a pouch(included) that will contain connectors for most laptops available. I did not find anything wrong with it, as it lasted for several months now. The only minor issue I have is that sometimes I would charge my laptop while using it and the charge would disconnect, so my guess is that it is more suitable for charging your laptop while the laptop is off, instead of actually being in your lap/table.
for those who have this card and have had issues with your Nikon cameras.1- the problem on curruption was with the implementation of WA (write acceleration)tech in the card. this was an oops! on the part of lexar. contact lexar during their normal hours and if you don't get through they will call you back. you will return your card to them and it will be returned fast. they do a firmware upgrade and then all is well. unfortunately it has to be done there. i have had 2 cards done and the turnaround is pretty quick.2- as to the 24hr live support. after there normal hours it is live chat support on the web. and yes it is a real person. it may take a little time to connect. sort of like being on hold.
After using the m100 for about a week, I can say I'm still very happy with it, and I do tend to be very picky when it comes to gadgets, being an industrial designer bu profession. The looks are definitely cool, much nicer than than Palm III and light years ahead oh the Handspring; the unit is also infinitely cute. Actually, I have to admit I chose this device over Visor mostly based on the looks :) It is very comfortable to hold and use, also to carry around, being very light. Despite the weight and all plastic construction, the unit does feels solid. My biggest remark on the build quality is the flip cover connection to the body, which both looks and feels weak and cheap and I did completely loose the cover couple of times just by opening it. The display is indeed noticeably smaller than other Palm models (well, comparing them side by side) and if you have problems reading small letters it can be quite a disadvantage. I personally find the size adequate, even for AvantGo browsing and the docs I have (mostly reference and dictionaries, books I still prefer in print). Readability is very good with soft, overhead, even light (outdoors, in the supermarket type conditions etc.) but sometimes the display surface has a nasty glare and the faceplate thickness shades the edges, making some parts hard to read. The backlight is useful only in VERY dark conditions, otherwise there is just not enough contrast to read the display. Memory is small, but if you're planning to do lots of work on your Palm, like spreadsheets and such, you will anyway go for a bigger display (and thus more memory of IIIxe or Vx). I have all my contacts, business and personal (about 200 so far), couple of months of activities, several nice games and necessary documents (and ok, two books just for the fun of it), Avantgo with 5 channels and still some 500 kb left. Btw, there is a memory expansion advertised on palm.com, a 2 MB backup module, with 8 MB coming soon from the same company. So on the long run you'll be able to expand if your needs grow. (As I understand, it is not the same thing as the Visor flash memory module, but some swapping needs to be done; still, if your life is so busy and fast paced, you are probably making lots of money and can get a second organizer, like Vx or Sony Clie). Finally, I wasn't so bothered by the absence of the HotSync cradle. My desk is way to cluttered anyway, so the cable does the job. Also, as a Mac user, I had to invest into the USB cable (-), which works without a glitch on G4/ OS 9.0.4 (+)
the sound card of my laptop is broken, so I bought this device, finally I can hear sound again.
Installation was a breeze with the large-print step-by-step installation instructions. Printouts are great. Matter of fact, I was worried that the printouts would not be as good as my Epson printer because of some of the reviews here, but I'm glad to report, everything, including photos, print perfectly. However, as with all new computer equipment I install, I did not install the software from the CD, rather, I downloaded the latest MFL-Pro Suite software directly from the brothers.com web site (I dislike installing software from an enclosed CD, only to have to update it soon afterwards, and do the whole uninstall, reinstall thing).I definitely recommend this printer if you need a do-it-all device.
Excellent value and quality product.Ran this from an external esata port back into the machine casing to connect to a HDD.
This CMOS battery is a standard 2032 battery customized by IBM, having attached a wire to it to connect inside the laptop. Other manufacturers have long since made them without a wire connector, simply snapping into a slot. Not only is that easier to do, but then you can buy the battery anywhere. The PC is old, so maybe they are making them better nowadays.
I have been looking at getting a printer/fax/scanner for some time now. And after researching for many months, I settled on this one.This has superceeded my expectations, plus! It scans photos wonderfully, but a little too good. I have some old photos that have a matte finish and somehow the scanner amplifies the pimples on the photo paper.As far as faxing, it's took some figuring out. But come to find out, Vonage phone service has problems with sending out faxes and read somewhere that if you enter *99 1 (area code) then the number, it will send the fax. Which I found vry useful, but only had two faxes that were unable to send even using that little trick. But it's my phone line and has nothing to do with the fax machine itself.The prints are amazing!! I've printed out some photos from this and I was just blown away by how much they looked like a photo. I'm very impressed with this overall.Lastly, the main reason why I purchased this, was when replacing the ink cartridges, it's seperate colors. Granted in the end, it may be a little moe money to buy the cartridges instead of buying a cartidge that has all the colors, but this will save me money by not having to replace 3 colors and only the one I need at that given moment.I truly recommend this product to anyone! I have a Canon PS S2 digital camera and I am pleased with how my camera takes photos, I knew I wouldn't be dissapointed with this product. They have gained a Canon customer for life!!UPDATE :I have owned this printer for 4 years now and it is still going strong. Over time have learned there IS a difference using OEM ink versus NON-OEM. The color is very different and not as rich as the OEM ink.
It lasted about 10 months before getting screwy (sometimes wouldn't turn on, sometimes turn on but no video) and now after about a year it is dead a sa doornail.
I've had these for about 9 months now, but earlier this month they stopped working due to the poor construction of the wiring (basically the wire near the jack started to split). I contacted the v-moda customer service since all v-moda earbuds come with a 1 year warranty, and they were very nice, and sent me a replacement for free (so awesome customer service!). The replacement, which is the currently sold model now, is definitely better designed than the one sold last spring, and the wiring looks a lot sturdier. Despite having a pair that failed me in less than a year, I really love these earbuds as they actually stay in my ear! I have small ears compared to others, and these fit perfectly (each v-moda earbud comes with 3 pairs of clear white and 3 pairs of black fittings, each all different sizes of course). Overall, the look is great (I get a lot of compliments on 'em), they're super comfortable, and in my opinion, sounds awesome. I think these have the right amount of bass and richness that lets me enjoy my music (mostly listen to electronic/trance). And I also love the amount of "isolation" these earbuds have (I usually take the bus to and from campus, and these do a great job of blocking out outside noise). The new models come with black casing instead of the ugly gold one shown in the picture above. The color however isn't really black, but more of a dark hunter green. Also, I love the fact that the wires are the same length as I personally can't stand the uneven lengths that other earbuds have. So, all in all I'd give a solid 4 stars, these are a great buy! :)
I was told how indestructible thumb drives are compared to floppies, so I decided to invest and buy a good one. I picked this one because of the price and I like the design. I thought this drive was awesome until one day all computers just stopped recognizing it. I had this thumb drive for less than a month when this happened, and was very carful to take care of it. The plastic casing on it broke, splitting into two sections. Now all my files are lost and I spent $40 bucks on something that was, in my opinion, poorly put together. I recommend going with another thumb drive, this one has a really poor designDon't buy this product, its not worth it.
What can I say? It fit; and it does what it's suppose to do. It was a decent price and I'm happy with my purchase.
I returned the filter because it was used, old (ancient packaging) and had scratches and fingerprints on it. It was advertised as new. All this is a seller thing, and not the filter's fault.The filter, though, was very weak. That is, I doubt it would take my glass down 1/2 stop-seriously. I also noticed (without mounting it) that when used on an LCD monitor for testing, it was very weak at rejecting light at 90 degrees. That is to say, the effect was very weak. In addition, the filter's outer glass just spun freely. How would I fix that?I feel that my best glass (70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM) deserves to look through something phenomenal, so I traded up to the:Heliopan 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens FilterBaddest piece of glass I could find! Brass rings instead of the aluminum ones in Tiffen and Hoya, and a calibrated wheel with markings make this the choice.There comes a time when checap is just too expensive. I want to make my L glass better, so why would I put layered/laminated glass over it?If you have a cheap lens (at 77mm? OK, whatever!), then this might really be a value. On the other hand, if you know what a circular polarizer even IS, you probably should be buying the best.:)
Works fine for in-car use. Microphone could be a little more sensitive. The button just turns the receiver on and off, would have been more handy to have a mute button. The ear buds were a little large but not a problem. Didn't care for having one side longer than the other.
this unit rocks, dont pay any attention to the bad reviews, the menu took me all of hmm...2 minutes to learn flat!! the earbuds are certainly good quality, only way to get better ones would be to buy a $40-$50 pair!!!I luv this unit, yeah, so bat will go in two years, by then ill probly want a 200 gig mp3 player not 1.5 anyways so stop whining. even if you dont want one that size then im sure you can get a tiny little 40 gig in 2 years for 100. if you dont want to trade up in two years fine, buy something else that can change the battery, but i say stay with iriver, they make good stuff!!!
hello ive been trying to contact some one about this item because i still havent received it yet and i cant get in contact with anyone that can help me with my purchase can you please help me because i feel very disappointed about this purchase that i still havent received and the post office tells me that they dont have it either so can you please send me this purchase again, thank you for your time. carlos a medina 630 779 7182
If you are looking for a good value for headphones to wear while exercising (gym, bicycling, running, etc.), I recommend these.The sound is not as good as on most around ear headphones, but the style is more convenient for sporting. Similarly with in ear headphones, the sound is better, but they fall out easily and there is much body noise when you are moving.These are snug but fit nicely on the ears and around the head. They do not slip or move at all. The small clip on the cord makes for less movement and distortion while running.Sennheiser is rated very highly for quality for value among low to mid priced headphones. I recommend these if you are active.
I've used this lens for about a month, and have decided I like it quite a lot. It is NOT an auto-focus lens when used with the D40, so dust off your focusing skills. I have used it for two specific things for which it's better than the kit zoom lenses: short depth of field and low light. For the short DoF it has worked great. I am particularly pleased with the results for garden pics. The wide aperature has allowed me to get some indoor dancer/musician shots without a flash that would not have been possible with the F3.5 (at wide angle) kit lens. Overall, a great addition to the camera.
I purchased this light around 2 months ago to use in my photo booth and haven't regretted it since. So far I have done 3 events with and average of 100 uses in my booth a night with the unit running continuously for 4+ hours in a compact space. Time to do some simple math! 4 pictures are taken per use so that's 400 pops a night. That means I'm currently at 1,200+ pops(Tests and personal use) with ZERO problems. The bulb($15) is the only thing that has gone out which I think is fantastic and most likely my fault for not putting the flash away correct. Now maybe I got one of those special units with no problems but I highly doubt that. People tend to purchase things without having prior experience using it. This is a flash unit people! The flash has to be DUMPED every time before you turn it off! I suspect this is the reason why so many people have had problems with this. i.e the unit popping and sparking. Students would constantly forget to dump the flash after using strobes in class and then put them away. A week later you'd hear a story about someone plugging in a light and having the flash tube explode. All in all, this is a good unit for the price. It's $70! My only gripe is that the replacement flash tube is $58... $10 cheaper then the unit itself w/ bulb & flash tube included. So if your tube or flash unit goes out... just purchase another unit. Replacement Tube $58 + Replacement Bulb ($15) = $73. Compared to buying another unit for $70. Hope this helped someone.
I used this item to connect PS3 on my new hdtv. I would say it's great price for great product.
This adapter is Required for use with either the Wide Angle or Telephoto accessory lenses. It can also be used with all standard 55mm Filters and Hoods.Use with a UV/Haze filter when shooting outdoors to improve your pictures and seal dust away from your lens.Note that depending on what you use with it... The combination may not work with the flash built the camera and some Shoe mount flashes. (Depends on the type and settings of some flash units.)Some accessory combinations will not work well at full zoom or full wide lens settings.When using this with any accessory... You need to reprogram the Focus system so that all focusing is done Thru The Lens. (TTL Focus.) This means you have to dig in the camera settings and find the Accessory Lens item and turn it on. For some reason Kodak didn't put this with the rest of the Focus controls.These limitations apply to most lenses, hoods, and filters, you will use this adapter to mount. (Accessory lenses and hoods frequently block the port hole used by the auxiliary focus system.)
i recently bought 2 pairs and more than estatic of quality, sound, and value of such a fine subwoofer cable. my recommendation is buy a pair and enjoy it quality, and sound. thank you, michael m.
These are OK, but I wish I'd spent a little more for heavier paper (assuming the ones costing more have that). Well made but light.
Got the charger in a timely fashion. It was clearly used and a bit older than my T60 charger. But it works well, has a nice long cord, and it's this right price!
Works perfectly. Good build quality, it doesn't feel cheap. Very simple instructions printed on the back of the package. It does leave little indents on the wire where it grips it, which another reviewer mentioned, but I didn't even originally notice it myself. For what I use it for, it doesn't matter anyway.
This is a great DVD player for the money! I had a Samsumg DVD up-conversion dvd player and was not very happy with it. The picture did not seem any different than that of a standard dvd player. This unit is exceptional in that it makes the movie look like that of the HD channels. I see a significant difference. Don't hesitate to buy this product it is great!!
What more can I say about a VGA cable than it works? Since this site requires 20 words for a review, I'll say I hooked it up to a computer and it worked.
I bought 2 of these to protect my IS lenses. They're soft and padded, yet sturdy. Quick and easy to use, they let you grab the right lens fast, while protecting your investment.
I looked at many of these cables and decided to go with this one. I liked that the female port was enclosed in the plastic, and was not just metal. These are strong and sturdy cables. I am using one for my USB hub and one for my new keyboard. Buy an extra one because you never know when it will come in handy.Don't pay too much at the stores!I would recommend these to anyone!
This is the ONLY ATA/133 PCI card I could find that worked perfectly with my Apple G4. I had the classic problem where I wanted to upgrade to a larger hard drive, but my G4 wouldn't recognize drives larger than 200+ Gigs. This product is PLUG 'N PLAY. I had absolutely no problems... just ran my Disk Utility, formatted the drive, and it appeared right on my desktop. I won't give it 5 stars because, in comparison to other ATA/133 PCI cards, it's a little pricey. But, hey... Mac always makes you pay the big bucks if you want to upgrade...
Very impressed with the picture and sound quality of this dvd player,It comes packaged real profesional, it also comes in a protective black slip cover.and a hdmi cable. Plenty of picture and sound tweeks.The only complaint I have is the power cord could be a foot or 2 longer,Thanks Oppo for a great product.That realy delivers,It brought my aging home theater system back to life.
haven't had any issues with it, works fine. Don't use the camcorder endlessly but has been ready to go whenever I need it...had the battery for about four months.
As I knew nothing about digital cameras, I did quite an exhaustive investigation covering the middle tier of available cameras up to $1000 - and thankfully I came to the right conclusion! This camera is fantastic - especially for those who want to take pics and work with them on their PC.The ease of use for this camera and the results you can get are worth the price alone. But to be able to manipulate the files from your keyboard directly on the camera is ingenous. I, too, took pictures within all kinds of lighting conditions (including one of a full moon at night) and was never disappointed.To reiterate a point another reviewer made, it is a little disconcerting that you must buy an AC adapter separately - but that's the only real criticism by this non-professional user.
I wanted a hot air popper and bought one but I returned b/c it didn't pop 3/4 of the corn. Read the reviews at Amazon and ordered the Presto. It's true, it works great. I tried to like the pure dry ,no oil, no salt recipe but it's pretty tasteless. Then I used olive oil, salt and some Herbs de Provence (in supermarkets--rosemary and some other herbs) and it was amazingly good. Better than any bag popcorn anywhere. This product is well worth the small investment and cost of the paper concentrators.
Pros:PriceWorksLongCons:Very bulky. Larger than your average DVI cable.Arrived with slight damage. The DVI connection was bent just enough that it couldn't be plugged in. I was able to bend it back enough to make it fit. None the less, the item arrived damaged.Ended up not being able to use it after all due to poor placement of the DVI connection on the back of my monitor. No fault of the cable I ordered.
The Travelmate C 204 is a brilliant technological marvel it would be perfect if it were about 50% lighter
Looking for a top dog portable crossover with best in class image and features? So was I.The LT35 is PCWorld's top rated projector beating Sharp XR-10X, Optoma 719, HP MP2210. I bought the LT30 which is 10% less watts than the LT35 for 20% less price. Quite the value. I'm rainbow sensitive but have not yet seen a single rainbow. Convergence, screen door effect are all excellent.Features:Lightweight 4.4 poundsDesigned for crossover use - biz/home theaterInstant, dead-on autofocus resulting in unusually sharp image.Instant, dead-on autokeystoneAutosensing of gammaBulb protected on power failureBulb is warranted for 500 hours or 1 year.110/220 voltsDoes not have digital input. VGA/Component only. That would seem like a negative but it beat out all other projectors, including those tested with digital input, in PCWorld review.Update 12 May 2006: PCMag gives the LT35 a rave review with the exception that they see rainbows. To repeat, I have an LT30 and see no rainbows but do see them on other projectors. PCWorld did not comment on any rainbow problem so I presume they didn't see any either.
As always, great quality cables from Tripp Lite. Don't go cheap on your NIC cables, tracking down a cable problem can be very tedious and unnecessary. These are top quality and well shielded CAT6 cables. Gauge of wire is substantial.
While the keyboard arrived quickly, it would not work correctly with the computer. It would work momentarily and then quit.
I installed this antenna at my 2nd house which is located in a valley and I get decent reception. The only complaint I have is that the instructions are non-existent;You need to look at the box to see how it's put together. The antenna is well made and performs as advertised. Overall it's a good deal.
Some ethernet cables come with the hardest plastic covering the locking tab making it extremely annoying to unplug the cable. These don't. The anti-snag shield is very supple rubber and these have got to be my favorite 1ft ethernet cables.
I use my 276C exclusively for boating, and it performs admirably. Once you figure out how to navigate the menu screens, you can take advantage of some very powerful options which you would only expect to see on higher end GPS models. Overall, I am very pleased - setup was a breeze, never a problem with position refresh, battery life is good, data is accurate, signal strength is fantastic in my boating area, and I really like the fact that nearly every screen is customizable.However, in order to take advantage of the 276C's many IMPORTANT features you should plan on spending (quite) a few more $$$. For starters, the marine base map is garbage for those who boat offshore or cruise the coast. I wasn't expecting much in the marine base map department going into the purchase, but for those that are expecting this, plan to pony up an additional $150 for a (proprietary) data card which gives you the detail you'll need to navigate the waters safely. Also, the absence of a 12v adaptor is a real miss. Given the unit is marketed as "portable", why Garmin opted to not include one is a mystery to me. So, plan on spending another $25 for that. If you plan on using this GPS for boating I would recommend the display cover... another $20.One of the more powerful feature I plan to utilize in the near future is the sonar function. To enable this feature, you'll need Garmins analog scanner (GSD-21) and a suitable transponder. One other feature I enjoy is the mapsource software that came with the unit. From this, you are able to upload your trips to the computer. From there you can analyze your trip - it even interfaces with google maps to provide a real-life view of your excursion. Pretty cool stuff.
I bought this 1 month before. So far it didn't give me any issues. It works excellent. Also its blue tooth and text to speech feature is very nice.
The product is easy enough to use, works right out of the box. Took all of 5 mins including restart time to get it running. I use this to pipe music into my living room from my bedroom a distance of about 12-15 feet. Initially the audio on the music system had a lot of hiss. I followed the advice in some other reviews and opened up the unit, pulling the copper wire outside the unit. The audio came clean after that.All in all and easy to use unit, that does what it says. I'd have given in 5 stars if there was a way to boost the power without opening the unit. Although given FCC regulations it is not hard to understand the limitations the device worked under.The intended application for this unit is pretty simple - I have some 50 gigs of music residing on an external drive. It's no fun trying to organize it on DVD's or playing it off DVD's. This unit represents byfar the cheapest option available, some other products I looked at included a bluetooth unit for some 50 bucks, and linksys media net adapters that cost 100+ and conflict with simple wi-fi routers. (according to the reviews)
Buyers beware - this product does not work with Mac PowerPC processors. The device made my computer crash 5 or 6 times without downloading a SINGLE photo. I called Customer Support, and after waiting about 30-45 minutes, the representative told me that this product does not work with OSX on powerbooks.This is baffling since the box clearly states it works with versions of OSX 10.1.2 or higher. I dont know if this should be considered false advertisement or what, but I am considering contacting the Better Business Bureau if I do not get a full refund on this pricey piece of trash.DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT. YOU ARE BETTER OFF JUST WITH THE CABLE THAT CAME WITH THE CAMERA.
I got this all-in-one for free with my computer back in 07. Printing is average. Cartridges are not easy to find in local stores. Scanning is amazing.
APC RBC17 Replacement Battery Cartridge #17Very pleased with prompt shipment of item. Item replete with instructions for handling and placement. Would do business with them again.
One day after about a year of ownership, my Lexmark X83 came back with this dreaded message for no apparent reason. The Lexmark support site instructs you to unplug and turn the unit on it's left side. This didn't do the trick and now it's time to plan the funeral.
Item received was not as described----The one received had a big Zing logo across the flap---Picture showed a small Zing logo which could have been easly cut off---cannot be used for its intended purpose.--I do not want to wear advertising on my belt.
I replaced the factory double din audio unit in my 1993 Nissan Altima w/ a single din Pioneer CD player, and this pocket did just the trick to fill the rest of the space. I used the existing cage so didn't need any kind of trim or install kit.
I found out the hard way that this lens does not fit on the Canon SD20 camera. I gave it away to a friend that could use it instead. Wish they would update this site to exclude this camera as being compatible when it isn't!
I use these speakers in my classroom, mostly with my SMARTboard and laptop. They provide much better sound than the SMART speakers that come with the board!I love that this set gives great sound without a subwoofer and they aren't too large to put on your desk. The cable length seems to be just right. You can also plug in multiple devices in the back if you'd like so you don't have to be switching wires around all of the time.Would recommend this product for any teacher!
I am not happy with this Flip Video. I seems to work properly when videotaping but will not install the program for it when I connect it to my computer. Therefore, I am unable to downloadload the videos to my computer.Also, my computer would not accomodate it without an extension cable.
This is a great product. I bought it to use it over the holidays as I was planning to drive around the NY and Washington area and it saved me lot of time and effort. It recalculates almost instantly. The only problem I had was in areas where roads were densely connected in the NY area and it is hard to locate your position. But I guess any GPS would have had a hard time in such places. It is definitely a great buy and my driving has just become much much more simpler.
The kit was perfect for the High Power Audio System that i installed in my truck.I had plenty of speaker wire and it works fine. Great kit.
Great product! Works perfectly through the radio and is small enough to not be in the way but large enough to read the digital station numbers. I highly recommend it!
The product was not actually a Toshiba brand battery when I received it (this is how it was advertised). It is an off-brand I had never heard of. I also had some problems with this seller's return process but I was able to get my money back in the end.
I got this printer for a pretty good price and was happy with that ... getting it out of the box and setting it up took a bit but it had easy enough directions to follow and on my first print on photo paper I was 'blown away' by the quality. My first print was an 8x10 and it came out as good or better then something I would have gotten from Kodak or the like.I have printed off a bunch of 8x10's for folks and they are amazed that I am doing this. I am still learning this machine but so far I am totally pleased.
When viewing footage on my tv I was upset at the poor quality. However, I viewed it on the computer and everything is completely clear. It must have been how I had the tv set to view, if you use full screen it is hard to see because of the bitmapping, but as a small video file it is clear.A dog did its business on my driveway and I didn't catch them because a spider set up shop on my lens. Spider is now gone. Also be sure and prune your trees, even though you can set the camera to ignore certain spaces, it can be tedious going through footage if a wind storm has your evergreens blowing around.Seven months of use and no regrets. Might set up another one so I can put a camera closer to the mailbox. Only way to improve this little unit is to be able to hook up multiple cameras. I am very satisfied.
The main purpose I bought this lens filter to be honest, was to protect my glass. And it does just that. For the price, you can't beat it. Now, comparing this filter to the likes of B+W or even some of the higher-end Hoya, well, its no where near as good. But ultimately it all depends on your budget and weighing the pro's & con's. It does what its supposed to. Reduces UV light and protects your actual lens from scratches or worse, potential cracks/shattered glass if you drop it (not that this filter will save your lens from a 40 foot fall, but you get what i'm saying).Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase and once I upgrade to say, some "L" type lens, at that time I'll invest in a B+W. But for my kit lens, this Tiffen does the job just fine. And you can't beat the price.
For the sound, looks, size and price its a steal. It has crystal clear treble from the "halo" and great bass from the subwoofer on bottom. Also it has auxillary inputs on the back and comes with a sweet remote. PAID ONLY $165. Sounddock from BOSE cost $270. This beats the Bose in Sound quality IMO. I listen to metal, rock and classic rock on it. Actually gave me a headache it gets so loud. ROCK ON.****EDITED**** on 11-10-11Unfortunately, I have had 2 PROBLEMS with the JBL Radial Loudspeaker.PROBLEM 1 About a year after I bought it, I haven't been able to dock my Ipod (for listening or charging) anymore to the Radial because my music cuts in and out. It's like the docking connecter is out of whack. Sometimes I can barely move the Ipod and it will play fine but mostly the treble and bass cuts in and out. This is a common problem I've read. I can use the AUX on back and it plays fine, but it loses some of that power and I can't charge it anymore. However, I do find that it is much easier to use the AUX on the back of units like these dand control the ipod with the ipod itself instead of using the remote. I now use my JBL Radial as my computer speaker and it looks and sounds great. I really didn't want to sell it cheap because I just love the looks of it!PROBLEM 2 Since, Day 1, when I plug in the Radial (TURNED OFF), it always causes a spark, either on the backside of it or on my wall's outlet. For some reason, this is a common problem with this little machine.I bought the Harmon/Kardon Go + Play two years ago and I love it. I payed $185 on AMAZON brand new. The quality of the sound it produces is infinitely better (especially the bass) but it is a bit larger in size. Its very sturdy though. Harmon actually make JBL. Go figure!
The one I bought was a used version but it works very well. Ive been unpluged for more then two and a half hours at a time after a full charge and doing all the normal online chatting, downloading, playing music things. I havent even taken the origial factory battery out of the package for this reason.
The best music player ever they have good shows to put on it to the screen is so nice it is so awsome i really like it
As other reviewers have said, 100ft and 10 gauge is closer to 90 ft and 12 AWG. For 12 AWG cable, the price is not so good.
Half a gigabyte of storage? For only (literally) a few dollars more, you can have a 15 GIGABYTE iPod! People complain about the iPod being too expensive, but from a cost/benefit perspective, it's an amazing bargain compared to this overpriced, underperforming trinket.
Im not sure what the previous reviewers problems were? But My sony STR-DA3000 ES has been working perfectly for 3 years now. I have driving my 7.1 setup of Mirage Omnistats and Polk Sub in the Game room and controling the XM/CD music piped outside under our two decks! Ive been in Electrical/Software Engineering for 26 years and a Musician for 33 years, I know sound and I know power and this provides both very well.FC
I have a laptop in a docking station with a bunch of peripherals. Initially, I plugged the laptop in as the control outlet, but after a while (Maybe the laptop's battery stopped charging, which caused a power drop.) all my peripherals started to cut out randomly. I tried to mess with the little dial on the side, but couldn't seem to get it right (no doubt this would work better with a desktop PC), but then came up with a simpler solution. I plugged my desk lamp in as the control, and put the laptop on the always-on, so the battery is always able to charge. Now when I sit down at the desk, I turn on the desk lamp and everything else comes on. When I leave I turn off the desk lamp. The laptop will power down on its own based on the power settings.
It's somewhat hard to describe the sound quality of a speaker in words -- it's kind of like when people wax poetic about a fine wine.So, I'll cut to the bottom line: I have been very pleased with my Diamond 8.4s. At this price point, nothing comes close to the combination of outstanding sound quality, build quality, and good looks. If I had to do it over again, there is no question I'd go with Wharfedale.
This laptop sleeve has just the right fit for my new 17" MacBook Pro with a little room to spare at the top. It is well padded all around. The zipper opens widely so that it is easy to slip the laptop in and out. The handles make it easy to carry alone and pull out of another carry-on bag quickly and easily. It went through airport screening without a problem while my laptop remained safely inside. There are no extra pockets for cables, etc, but please not that if you want any laptop sleeve to go through airport security unopened you cannot put anything else in the sleeve with it.
I was a faithful Tom Tom customer until I realized that Iwas replacing my Tom Tom every 4 to 6 months (under warranty) for a variety of reasons. I have had my Garmin for 8 months and will never go back to Tom Tom. All the same features, but without the reliability concernsTwo minor complaints: My unit doesnt seem to detect real traffic delays-it seems to rehash traffic delays from previous trips. Second, I have to manually turn the unit off when the unit turns itself on automatically when I turn on the engineI wish the unit could display text messages as the Tom Tom did, but frankly I dont get many text messages. Otherwise, this is a top drawer unit!
My first Macro lens on the Xti -- I am loving using it so far. The picture clarity is as sharp as can be, lovely background blur, great color. Its a simple lens for a simple job and beyond it also doubles as a pretty great portrait lens.
Pros: slim, many containers, handy, good design and build quality.Cons: Eventhough it is water-proof, under normal raining condition, water still can run in this bag because of the flip on top did not cover your bag totally. Furthermore, I thought it would be nice to have 1 more small container at the bottom instead of just one.Other thought: with this bag, you can only carry 1 laptop, 1 or 2 small books, an iPhone and the laptop charger. Anything more than that, consider getting a bigger bag (14" or 15")
I purchased this radio in February of 2012. I have been completely satisfied with the performance. I live near Louisville, but I can pull in WLW in Cincinnati with it. The battery life has been exceptional. I use the radio in the shower about 10 minutes every day. In addition to that, it was on by the pool for several hours at a time. I estimate that it's been on around 65-70 hours so far and it wasn't until last month (October) that the battery indicator went from 3 bars to 2.If I could change anything, it would be to remove the light and siren that to me are unnecessary. The unit is quite heavy, especially with the 2 D batteries. It seems that the unit could be slimmed down without the light and siren and could use AA instead of D batteries which would make it much lighter.That being said, the sound quality and volume is more than adequate and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this again.
My photos all look better than they ever have before! Sharper, less noise, more vibrant...Though I'm not sure if this is brass - I got it instead of "lesser" rings because I thought it was. Works fine, but, you know...-A
Works Nicely! There are a few cheaper alternatives but Sony is a good brand and I think it's worth the price. Convenient to use and ideal for business meetings and maybe useful for lectures as it has Omni-directional Electret Condensor Stereo Microphone for high quality recording. Enhances voice recording by reducing extraneous noises. Comes with rotary holder clip for easy attach on cloth.
I have bought this product and after following every single assembly step and let the battery plugged to be charged, it did not even start. Unfortunately, I have dispossed of my receipt thinking that all would be well; now I have a battery that is no good without a possibility of reimbursement.Be careful. I still hope that I could get one in a store rather than the net.
We just bought a new Sony Home Theater system, and it came with a nice new remote to add to our collection. My wife and I decided to try to get a universal remote to run the Home Theater, TV, VCR, and Sattelite w/DVR. Well, a $20 remote that promises to do it all and didn't, just reminded me that you get what you pay for. So, we decided to bite the bullet and get the Harmony 550. I've never had so much fun programing a remote in my life. Instead of pointing and punching in numbers and hoping to heck that the numbers would take, I just sat down at my MAC and programed in all the poop. It not only runs all the components, it runs them just like the original remotes do! I couldn't be happier, and I couldn't be more certain that when it comes to universal remotes, you get what you pay for! You can't go wrong with this one!
This is my third digital camera after I dropeed my first cannon S400 in water and lost my S50 in downtown. This camera is best among the three. This one is ultra-compact, so it fits into my pocket or wife's purse easily. Pictures are crisp and clear. Flash works great. All indoor pics and night shots come nice and need no editing what so ever. When we bought this camera, it's list price was $500 and we got it for 420. Price is dropped now. So it's really good value for the money.And BTW, I have two kids (4 years and 5 months old) and the image stabilization works great while taking their special shots that might have been missed with other cameras.
This is a top quality SD card and the price is what one should expect. It is a perfect match for my SimpleTech Bonzai USB card reader. The most vulnerable part of a jump drive is the metal connector. An SD card in a Bonzai reader gives me a pocketable storage device that will not lose my data if the connector is accidently bent. I had an occasion to ask a question of SimpleTech's tech support, and my call was handled by a person who was knowledgeable and courteous.
The product is working very well. Had a little trouble having it speak with our internet provider and laptop, but was able to finally get working. Since then, we have had no problem with the product.D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router
Xyron is a fabulous product and so versatile. It is great for craft projects, scrapbooking, school projects etc. It does all of its function without heat and is instantaneous. The Xyron comes in various sizes so you can get just the one you need. I have at least 4 different ones and have had my large Xyron (for which I purchased this particular refill)close to 10 years... still love it! It is so easy to change cartridges to fit what ever need you have at the moment. You can laminate, apply Permanent or temporary Adhesive and also do various combinations. Just put the word "Xyron" in the search box to see all that is available. It is also great being able to get the various products and refill cartridges through Amazon.
This is our office's second 2840 all in one printer. We love it. It's great for a smaller office setting and has great functions on it.
With all the glowing reports here about the DVD player I was expecting more than I got.I recieved a FREE DVD player for signing up with Earthlink that has more features than this one - particularly audio ports! This one only has one set! The free one has 2 sets so it is easy to hook up one set to the TV and the other to the Stereo. With this one you'll have to choose which you want to plug in (or by piggie back plugs, like I did).The Zoom is also only 2 step. With widescreen movies I prefer to zoom in and get the black portions off the screen but this 2 step zoom goes in too close so I have to watch with the black portions veiwable. The free one has 5 steps of zoom so I can easily zoom in one step and take the black portions off.The DVD player it self works fine and runs so quietly you won't know it's on!The price is great and the JVC brand name assures longevity - something the free one probably WON'T have!The remote is a bit convoluted too. But all in all a nice player for someone, like me, who was going to hook it up to the stereo for surround sound anyway and likes the styling.
I bought the wrong thing. It didn't fit my video tape cassette. Your service was satisfactory. don't bother me with this type of nonsence again. don
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.
It's a very good device but there is no screen to indicate the status of there device for example if my memory card is full and the capacity of this memory card etc...
I purchased this in 2009 for my Samsung Netbook thinking it was light and portable and rugged enough for my needs. I didn't realize until recently how much I had paid for it. I am actually a bit surprised. I must have gotten over it very quickly or never looked into getting it replaced or sending it back. I bought this for about $85 2 years ago. Unfortunately it did not last very long as you can see and failed to work after very little time (several months or a year maybe). Though it looks nicely made, actually appears to be very cheap and flimsy. You may have a different experience than I. The price has come down quiiite a bit, but still -- buyer beware. Better off getting something more expensive but better quality. Thanks
We attached a Mimio Digital Whiteboard to Sorenson's EnVision desktop video conferencing product. The whiteboard played flawlessly with Sorenson's electronic whiteboard application which is based upon NetMeeting. With a PC, Sorenson EnVision and Mimio, you have a powerful remote teaching and collaboration platform!This is a great product for the price!
The Photosmart C6180 is a superb printer, user friendly, very reliable and makes unbelievable photo prints. I wouldn't have anything else.
good productdoes what it is supposed to dowestern digital is a great name
I liked this product until I tried to get it on my 2GB ipod and it would not fit. I struggled to get in on, succeeding in only making it part way, and then really struggled to get it back off. I do not recommend it. I do like the clip and since I had some silicone covers it will fit with those.
I bought this camera after reviewing many and I am very happy with my choice (especially for the price). It is small, lightweight and very easy to use. I took it out of the box and started using it immediately. The pictures are great! The sound quality is a little low for recording but I bought a camera not a camcorder. I haven't used a SD memory card yet but the internal memory holds about 15-20 pics and I have just uploaded them to clear the memory. I am very please and would definately recommend this camera.
not sure if it's compatible with the New Generation 6 Apple Classic iPods. I haven't been able to get any video from this speaker yet, I called Apple today and was informed that I need to check with Altec Lansing to see if their speaker is compatible with the new Ipod Generation 6 line.Best to All!
I was skeptical of the thing's five dollar price, but I couldn't be more pleased. It runs video and audio from my media PC to my plasma, and the quality is indistinguishable from a $60 cable's.
A decent earplug for its price, but don't expect too much, the sound quanlity is thin and weird some times
Lexmark #26 color ink cartrige ( 10n0026) Great ink cartrige, Popped it in my printer and away I go.
For what this has been designed for it is cool. So simple to operate. I used an extension usb cord for my computer to edit. All of the software is in the device. Sound and video are very good about like VHS. I use my sony stand alone to make the dvds from the camcorder. I have the one hour one and carry it in my pocket all the time. No need to mess with sd memory cards.
Aside from the mouse being slightly undersized for my adult male hand, the design is excellent. I especially like the way the connector plugs into the bottom of the mouse to turn off the mouse and save battery power. Also, the lack of a leash on the connector is a plus when using a laptop.
I am in love with this docking system. I looked and read feedback on several of the systems on AMazon and I saw that this one had a lot more positive than the others on the market, so I got it. It is a wonderful system for the money....totally worth the money. I have it in my kitchen and I haven;t even had to turn it on full-blast yet. The sound is beautiful, not distorted at all. :) I listen to r&b, country, some marilyn manson even and all of it sounds beautiful. :)
This was so easy to set up. I just plugged in the cable from my DSL modem to the WAN port, plugged the cable from my computer to one of the LAN ports, plugged in the power and it worked. I also play Counter-Strike (Half Life) a lot but with the new flash upgrade (3.24 which the one I received from Amazon had) it works like a charm. I have left my ZoneAlarm firewall installed for the last 24 hours and not a single hit (down from dozens to hundreds a day). If you want to mess with it you can configure it in dozens of ways. The PPoE and the VPN options are worth noting since many DSL ISPs require you to use PPoE. The 4 10/100 switched LAN ports are what sold me. After rebate it is only a few dollars than a 4 port switch. Now I can use my work laptop on the internet without unhooking my home computer. I say BUY IT !
I use cartridges of this type with Lexmark X2250 printer, and am satisfied with it.It prints as many pages as spec, does not leak, and does not dry out when out of use.The only problem is the high price per page, which is common to cheap printers, as manufacturors profit from the ink.
Most prism filters do little more than multiply the image. With the Cokin Multi-image filters, you can create more than just repeat images, because the filter holder is fully adjustable both axially and laterally. This gives you much more control.Helpful hints: Recommended focal lengths are between 50 and 105 mm. Do not stop down too far, or you'll see the design of the, filter, rather than the effect. This filter can be used with most other Cokin filters.
I purchased this amp after reviewing the specs and comparing it to other similar amps. For the price, this amp is a great value. It was easy to install and all of the switches/adjustments are clearly marked. I've had this amp for over a month and it performs very well. I liked the ability to use it as a 2 OR 3 OR 4 channel amp and it is bridgeable.I would highly recommend this product.
Not alot of light like i thought it would have. I had to install another light fixure to have more lighting in my kitchen.
Buying from Amazon.com is great because returns are so painless. I returned my Linksys Bluetooth adapter recently because it behaves badly with Windows ServicePack 2. Another wonderful thing about Amazon.com is the posted reviews prohesized all of this!! I assumed I might be smarter than them, having a Ph.D. and all. Hugh....the installation program warns you of this incompatible marriage. The Linksys USB Bluetooth adapter is unrealiable - Win XP SP2 user beware. So, if you are stuck behind bars and are running Win XP-SP2, this is just the toy to help you pass your days. So, if you Linksys support, think again. After another wasteful morning with Linksys Live Chat support (two separate blokes), they are clueless. So, if you really want wireless connectivity to a cell phone, try something else, like IR. It is probably worth reflecting on why you find so few bluetooth adapters on the market for PCs.
The got the cable with different pin configuration compare to pin configuration shown on the picture. i.e. some of the middle pins were missing. I connected the cable and my computer monitor started working on digital mode.I am not sure about the why it worked fine with different pin configuration. Even I am not sure whether I can get better picture quality with the cable with the pin configuration shown on above picture.
The TDK 4.7GB 16x DVD-R 100 pack was a great purchase. The price and quality are outstanding. Highly recommend this product. 5 Stars *****!
This unit does not include brackets, to mount a 3.5 inch disk drive, or a face plate to cover the front opening, if a 3.5 inch drive was installed. This enclosure is to mount a 5.25 inch device (cd-rom) only, as packaged.
The keyboard is very nice and the keys have just enough resistance to them when you press them down. All the extra features like favorites butttons are a nice addition. altogether its a nice keyboard, well built.
WARNING:Please note the following,Toshiba laptops have a design flaw with their DC power plug on the motherboard. The back pin of the power plug tends to get a hairline fracture that forces consumers to "wiggle" the power cord on the back of the laptop.In most cases, all power connectivity is lost, and the laptop will have to be sent in for repairs.This usually occurs after 1 - 2 years of ownership of the device. You will most likely be out of warranty when it occurs; however, if you are still in warranty, there are toshiba service centers available.Out of warranty repair costs: $300.00+
The Product details say that there is 33 ft. of 12 gauge speaker wire that come with this package. The kit i received only came with 17. It even says so on the package. This is disgusting and deceiving. Will Not buy from this seller again
This product was exactly what I was looking for. Cheap but actually works well. Great buy
Haven't had a big surge yet so I can't say how it's doing in that respect, but as a power strip it does a good job. I like how the outlets are sideways (not legthwise) so I can fit several large adapters on it.
Is a good item but not "super quick" as the annoucement says. Others chargers are betters in charge velocity, but this one has the Sony quality.
i have taken these speakers to camp with mme for two years now and they are nearly indestructable, with crisp audio and surprisingly robust bass, and the battery consumtion is quite reasonable. plus at 12 bucks a pop, you can buy a back up set. thay are worth it.
I needed one of these cables to set up an older extra computer in a spare room. It is for checking email and some web surfing. I was at Best Buy and bought a similar 6 FT cable for 24.95. When I got home I decided to check Amazon. Lo and behold I found a similar cable for 4.97 and it was prime and no sales tax. The Best Buy cable went back!
No battery or manual - could not use the camera refund sent. appeared to be a used camera - box was messed up and the camera battery and manual was missing. I shipped it back and received a refund. Was not able to use the camera.
Attached this to my router provided by Verizon for FIOS (Actiontec MI424-WR) to provide better service to my home. My router is located on the 2nd floor and I have wireless needs on the 1st floor and basement which were inconsistent. This addressed all my issues as advertised.
I have a CC 550 headset from Sennheiser and this cable works flawlessly with my Avaya 4624 IP phone.
Excelente compra. peque&ntilde;o, compacto. Puede inclusive hasta enfocar. Aunq lo mejor es enfocar previo y apagar el enfoque automatico del lente para poder tomar en rafaga con mayor rapidez.
It doesn't fit the iPhone 3GS but thats not why I bought it. It works great in all other phones...Its very comfortable and sound quality was very good, never a problem.
I got one of these speakers yesterday for my birthday. After opening the box I had it set up and running off my TV in less than 5 minutes. We have XM radio as part of our cable TV package so I simply connected the wireless transmitter with its included y-adapter to the audio out jacks on the back of the TV and tuned to a favorite XM satellite radio channel. The wireless transmitter is pleasantly modern looking and comes with an AC adapter and necessary cords to plug into your equipment. Mine is sitting on top of the TV. After turning the speaker on, music was immediately heard from the AR speaker with no noticeable interference. You can mute the TV volume without affecting the speaker sound but the TV must remain turned on. You can also connect it to a stereo receiver or other audio device. I did not need to change any channel settings on the speaker (there are three available in case you get interference on one). The speaker runs on A/C with an included adapter or 8 C-batteries. If you use just one speaker, place the speaker's switch on 'Mono'. With two speakers, select 'L' for one and 'R' for the other. It even comes with an integrated carry handle and a custom fit rubber "mat" for the top of the speaker to place drinks on. Ours will be used outdoors by our pool. I am more than pleased and will order a second one after I finish this review.
What matters most to me in tripods (and monopods) is length and feel. Velbon, at it's price has a very solid feel to it, and has right length. It is not the kind that collapses very small and can fit in a purse, I never owned one of those, as I suspect they are not as solid.
Great detector without having to pay $400 for the high end ones. I wish the alert noises were less abrasive to the ears but it does get your attention. I also wish it came with a straight cord rather than the curled one. What it lacks in amenities it makes up for in performance. It can definitely see further than my old Cobra model and seems to have fewer false alarms.
Just a replacement ink tank for my HP printer. Nothing new, it should be working OK. Nothing else to say.
I can't believe I only paid $130 for this printer. I just bought a Lexmark for $100 and took it back, it was not much better than my $30 lexmark I use for documents. I wanted something that printed photos that didnt look like spotty or blurred. I ordered this one figuring it would just be one more technical headache. By the time I had the first photo printed I was in love with it. Simple to hook up, easy to use, and so many great features. The quality far exceeds the price! It is the best deal you will find anywhere.
UPS has just delivered the walkman and I have to admit that the radio reception is crystal-clear. The interface is so simple that a child can figure it out. The only thing wrong with it is that the battery level LED tells you that the battery is dead when you still have power.
Mine was mfd April 2007. Beautiful design, but noticeable high pitched noise. Changed "backlight" down from 10, and it quieted the noise. At 7, I could not hear it. It's a shame.
Originally, I was looking to purchase a 25ft. RCA cable extension to go from my semi-good (read: old) Teac receiver at the front of my apartments living room to my laptop, on the opposite end, in order to play and review various Club/Dance music that I occasionally critique for About.com. The cable is fine if you're only using non-high-end components. Otherwise I would suggest procuring a higher-end set of RCA cable jacks. Of course connecting the small audio jack cable at the end of the 12ft extension is wussy b/c if your computer/laptop doesn't have a good soundcard, you'll definitely hear (or lack thereof) the difference than if you had some kind of external USB soundcard. At 12ft, the length is pretty good as is the price but knowing that I would run into some interference when I tried connecting another (12ft) extension producing a hissing sound through my speakers, didn't necessarily deter or irk me too much.
This looks nice and it is compact, but it only works if you have only one or two larger chargers. The larger chargers can only go in one way, so they block the plugs below them. I can only get two in (bottom ends) and then straight plugs into the other two outlets. Two are wasted.
Half of these don't work in my high end commercial CD burner (Marantz)... what a waste of money. Usually Verbatim is very good. Maybe just got a bad batch.
I will admit when I'm wrong, and, apparently, I was wrong about this MP3 player.A couple of months after I purchased the Ultra Hydra 1GB MP3 player, I suddenly and for no apparent reason began to have problems connecting the player to either of my laptops via the USB connection; no matter how long I waited, the player would not load in Windows Explorer as a valid USB drive.I called Ultra Products Tech Support and followed all their suggestions (taking out the battery, trying to format the player, etc.), and the drive still wouldn't connect. After more than 1 hour every time I left-clicked or right-clicked (in Windows Explorer and Device Manager), Windows said the drive wasn't formatted. Nor would Windows actually allow me do a quick format of the drive when I was able to attempt it.I began scouring the device drivers in the registry of both laptops, looking for anything out of the ordinary and in common between the two. I finally found a driver (IomDisk.sys - IomegaWare) in the registries of both laptops which should not still be there. Sometime prior to my problem connecting the player to the laptops, I briefly installed a Zip drive on both laptops, which I had forgotten about. After I was done with the Zip, I removed the device and uninstalled all related software (or so I thought).I checked the driver details for the Ultra MP3 player, and IomDisk.sys was listed as the first driver for the device. The uninstall provided by Iomega obviously didn't remove itself completely. (That was a shocker.)I then did some research on the web, and sure enough, this driver is "crapware" that attaches itself to every media storage device installed on a PC. On the laptops in question, the only thing it was interfering with was the Ultra Hydra MP3 player. I've been attaching storage-only flash drives without any problems. It was just the Hydra that would not load up as a USB drive. (I have no idea why. Perhaps Ultra Products Tech Support should look into the issue.)I backed up my registry on my primary laptop, and then removed every reference to IomDisk.sys from the registry. Rebooted. Reattached the player. Bang. The USB drive loaded immediately.This completely solved the problem. So, to everyone who read my prior review where I ripped this player a new "one", I was wrong about the firmware upgrade being at fault, or anything else about the player in particular.In my defense, it was an unfortunate concatenation of events. Since every other USB device was working just fine on both laptops, it seemed reasonable to me that the player had the issue. However, I was wrong.I still don't think it was out-of-line for me, or any customer, to flash the firmware provided on the install CD. But, lesson learned. Never flash the firmware unless you first talk to tech support.Anyway, I apologize for the inaccurate review I posted previously.Apparently, I got off easy on the problems caused by IomDisk.sys. Some of the sites I visited had absolute horror stories of lost hard drives.To anyone else having a problem getting the 1GB Hydra MP3 player to load as a USB drive, check to see if the following driver exists on your system:C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\IomDisk.sysIf so, and if you are not using an Iomega device, you may want to investigate getting the driver out of your registry. Do not simply delete the driver. Iomega installs it as a critical driver. If you delete the driver without removing it from the registry, your PC will not boot up.The are knowledge base articles on MSN about editing the registry. Editing the registry and doing wrong can have disastrous consequences.As far as the player itself, I like it. I mostly listen to audio books, but for the cost, you can't beat it. I keep my player in a case all the time and carefully protect it.A nice feature about the player regards "folders".I connected the players to my laptop, went into Windows Explorer, selected the USB drive, created a new folder, and dragged some audio files to the folder.I stopped the drive, disconnected it, and then used the Menu button on the player. I went to Menu-6 Navigation. From there, I selected a folder to play tracks from. After I shut player off, I discovered when I turned it back on that play resumed from the last audio file I had been listening to.I do wish there was a programming option in the play mode, instead of only repeat and shuffle. If a future firmware upgrade does add this function, I hope it provides a programming option.
the tom tom 1 case is very good,along with the strap...good protection and fit
I've had this printer a little over a year now, while it's not terrible, there are a few annoyances I wanted to point out for future buyers.1) This printer is extremely noisy, especially while scanning. Both in using the document feeder and the flatbed scanner.2) It shakes a lot while printing. It seems like HP sped up the movement of the printer head in order to speed up the printing process. Consequently the printer shakes quite a bit while printing. I have it sitting next to my computer monitor and it shakes the whole desk.3) The result is that the printed document is a little smeared. I haven't figured out a way to slow down the printer to try to get better quality.The main reason it is tolerable is that I don't print very often. I mostly use the scanner. If/when I get fed up with this one, I'm going to get a Cannon Laser All-In-One.
I wanted to upgrade my nifty fifty, and was choosing between 50mm 1.4, this lens (85mm 1.8) and 100mm 2.8 macro (non-L) or 100m 2.While I've yet to try 50mm 1.4, I've read enough reservations about it to decide to pass (especially since at the time I still had 50mm 1.8 in case I needed that focal length), so in the end it came down to 85 or 100. The macro in 100mm was tempting, even though I'm not a big fan, but it's a fun feature. 85, on the other hand, was faster, and as someone who prefers to shoot with available light, it was a big plus.I ended up deciding that either lens was going to be great, and went with the cheapest, which was 85mm. It's fantastic. If you're thinking about upgrading from 50mm 1.8 - you'll be blown away. It's silent, it's sharper, focuses much better, better color and contrast, beautiful bokeh, a pleasure to handle.I have since tried the 100mm, my friend and I swapped our lenses for a little while, and I must say, I still prefer my 85, and friend now wants one too.I love this lens so much, I've learned to work around certain focal length limitations (I have to move a lot more than with a zoom, and stay further back than with 50mm), so I just sold my 50mm 1.8 because I just could never bring myself to put it on my camera: I figured, I'd rather miss a shot or two due to focal length, but nail 90% of the shots I do take, than get more shots taken, only to throw half of them away because of focus problems.
This GPS makes my life so much easier. Gains GPS signal quickly, easy to see at day or night, and easy to hear. Battery lasts long. Garmin gives free software updates. Been using frequently for years and I've had no problems.Nothing bad to say about it.
Of course this camera is now an old model replaced by the 450. The great thing about the Olympus DSLR's over other brands is that they are very compact and with Olympus's fine range of lenses available(and other brands including Leica and Sigma lenses that fit the 4/3rds standard) it is capable of very good results overall.However, if one starts to purchase good quality accessories for a particular brand/system one starts to make a commitment to the future use of that system and I am not sure if I would continue to build a pro system around the Four Thirds standard due ti it's limitations.However, if you are looking for a compact DSLR that is capable of good quality results then the Olympus range is well worth a look.
This is a great camera as long as you don't get one of the ones with the defective CCD chip. Canon bought some defective vendor supplied chips and some found their way into this model. Canon refuses to acknowledge this for this model but you can find many others that bought this camera that have the same exact problem. Canon fixed some if you get the right person on the phone. Otherwise you are stuck with a camera that might fail right after the warranty runs out.
I needed a keyboard to use with my laptop, which I use elevated on a stand, and this is a great solution. The ergonomic curve took a while to get used to, but people assure me this is better for my typing. Also, I use the keyboard with a Mac, so it definitely took awhile to teach myself that "alt" is "Command", the Windows icon is "Option" and so on. But after a week of use I was completely comfortable with the switch. I was initially concerned by some of the negative reviews I read on this product, but I'm glad I took a chance on it. Others complained about the space bar design and function keys, but I've had no trouble using these. The space bar is easy to press, and if you don't like the special functions programmed into the f-keys than you can just press the f-lock button and never deal with them again.This is a great product, and I'd recommend it for anyone.
My 3.5 yo Dell laptop blew its on-board sound card. The cost to fix it was prohibitive. One tech I talked to suggested an external USB sound card. After looking at the choices on Amazon and elsewhere, it appeared that there was a correlation between price and quality, so I went with this one for $29 vs one for $10 or less. Very happy I did. The sound is great through my headphones, and the software provides some interesting options. You have to play around with those options a bit - I did not find them intuitive, but that was relatively minor and the reason I gave it 4 of 5 on ease of use. Bottom line: Spend the extra $20, it's worth it.
THIS IS THE BEST EVER, IT IS LIKE AN IPOD BUT MORE SPACE FOR LIKE 1/10 THE PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!I LOVE ITTTTTT
This was one of those perfect purchasing experiences. The product was well represented, it was shipped and arrived promptly, and it has lived up to my expectations and more. Because we're cutting laundry costs, I have been doing more ironing lately. The annoyance of cords on irons is what drove me to look for a cordless iron. What I have found is one that heats just as quickly, has a stable base that keeps it from toppling off the ironing board, steams clothes, and can be put away in its pretty case even while still hot. The case itself is nice, because it locks on in a way that will not come unlatched as I carry it, and the cord retracts into it for storing neatly. The result in my house is instant cleanup after an ironing session with no more wait to cool the iron. And, the ironing session time is cut dramatically, because I'm not contantly having to go over areas wrinkled by an iron cord. I have no experience with durability of parts, but I definitely recommend the product for looks and convenience.
This is a beautifully designed piece of equipment. It's small, fast, quiet, and has a well-engineered feel about it. Also, the User Manual that comes with it is one of the best I've seen in some time. (Make sure you read it - it's all in there!) I'd bought a "Maxtor One-Touch III" the week before I bought the Acomdata drive and the Maxtor turned out to be a total, frustrating disaster. The software that came with the Maxtor was a nightmare and Maxtor tech suppt (actually Seagate, now that Maxtor is owned by Seagate) was unable to ever get me up and running. Close to 4 hrs and 5 tech suppt calls later I returned the Maxtor for a refund.After doing some online research I decided to give Acomdata a try, having never really heard of them. Acomdata tech suppt, unlike Maxtor's, was absolutely wonderful...courteous and very skilled (located in CA). I had a minor initial problem with re-formatting the Acomdata Hybridrive with the NTFS file system, which is recommended if you plan to use the drive only on Windows XP or 2000. A call to tech suppt confirmed that you can sometimes get an error msg when trying to do this; tech suppt easily walked me through the steps to successfully re-format, and provided insight and clarification on some other minor questions I had. My tech suppt person also provided me his direct phone extension and email address for future use. Talk about a great tech suppt experience!The supplied "Redemption" backup software is a breeze to use - I had my PC backed-up in a matter of minutes. The fact that it's powered by the USB connection is convenient. And the drive comes pre-loaded with a host of other useful software (Nomad Mobile Desktop) that I haven't even checked into yet. I highly recommend the Acomdata Hybridrive 2.5 - nice product and outstanding tech suppt.
I was excited to receive my new walkman, but dismayed when I opened the packaging. Unlike every other portable cassette player I've bought for the last 20 years, it doesn't have a waist clip! I use walkmen for running and gym workouts, and have always attached it to my workout apparel. I'm dismayed that I can't return it because you can't see the back of the item due to the way it's packaged, so I didn't know about this issue until I opened it. If you, too, need a waist clip for your walkman, DO NOT BUY THIS ONE!
Real cool burner, didnt have a single problem.
I purchased this dvd player as a last minute thing to try and avoid spending $1500 on an overhead player and it has been well worth the money. The first one we brought home had a problem with the screen cuting off but we decided to try it one more time and exchanged it. This one (so far)has had no problems. The screen is a perfect size and has great viewing from the sides which is no comparison to the other inexpensive models. The volume is plenty loud enough for the car and there is no problem hearing it even in the third row seats of an suv. It may be too soon to give it five stars but from what we have seen so far, the others fail in comparison in this price range.
To be honest, this is little more than a hunk of metal, artfully bended to look like the iMac's support foot. That said, Rain Design did a good job, especially with the rubber pads to prevent scratching and sliding. I use this laptop with a 24" Cinema Display, and I love how the mStand positions my MacBook Pro at the right eye level with the display. Airflow between the laptop and the stand's platform is sufficient, and I noticed only a negligible increase in temperature (perhaps a couple of degrees). Nice product.
I replaced the OEM fans in a good rack-mount case with these and was pleased with the installation and resulting air flow. They run a lot quieter than the originals and cool well.
Nothing more to add other than what others have said. As a lazy person who loves popcorn, this is a great product.
I've had this product for over 3 months and it's still working great. When I first plugged it in I was expecting some static because I live in San Francisco, but there is no static at all. It's been over 3 months and I still get no static. The only static I get is when I move the iPod around, but only happens sometimes. I drive a 1998 Honda CR-V and the only problem I have is that I can only plug in the Transmitter sideways. But that doesn't even bother me because I never had to change the station. When I first got it, I set it to 88.1 and it's been there ever since. And since I got the Transmitter, I've never had to charge my iPod because the Transmitter charges it for me every time. This product sounds like a direct connect and I highly recommend it.
Was dilivered fast and works great. Could not be happier with product. Very simple to install, less then 10 seconds
If you are in the market for cables for your HdTv or computer you can't beat Amazon for value.This usb cable worked just fine for a laser printer that had to placed 12 feet away from my wife's laptop.
Had them for about 2 years. Work really good. I bit bulky - but so do most noise canceling headphones. The sound is great when the power is on (noise canceling on). They work without the power but at lower volume and the sound is not as full. I don't like the bright blue "on" light - it's annoying especially at night. Other than that - I think they are great - great as far as value for the money and sound quality and craftsmanship.
I have had this camera 2 months and all my pictures are razor sharp and crisp.Finding accessories has been a breeze and they work well.Invest in this camera you will be happy.
This product is perfect for carrying my Toshiba portable hard drive. The case is not only attractive and sturdy with a firm, protective inner structure; it is also prefectly fitted inside with a wide elastic band and mesh pocket for securing the drive and the cord. The unique appearance of the case makes it easy to locate in my briefcase or on my computer table. Case Logic scores another home run!
Sent item back to the company and got a rejected mail saying, "COMPANY OUT OF BUSINESS, RETURN TO SENDER". The company address on the label is:Recoton Accessories, Inc.2950 Lake Emma RoadLake Mary, FL 32746.Made in China
We've long had a single computer in our four-person house, and now that we're finally expanding that number to three (all Windows), we wanted an easy way to network them for file- and DSL-sharing. We also wanted wireless capability, because my wife's new laptop would be roaming about and the two desktops would be far enough across the house from each other to make stringing network cable rather impractical (especially to this hardware-klutz). After much review-searching, we decided to try Netgear products, and the MR814 router sounded ideal.Setting up the MR814 was very easy. The setup software was straightforward, and printed instructions very carefully walk the uncertain user through those. With one computer cable-plugged into the router, it was easy to have the router up and running in about 10-15 minutes. Another 15-20 minutes spent installing a MA521 card into the WinXP laptop, and we had wireless. 15 minutes to install an MA111 adapter on the family WinXP desktop, and we were all set. Both wireless connections get strong dependable signals from across the house (typically 40-50 feet and 2 or 3 walls away), complete with 128-bit WEP. And the remaining desktop plugs in directly via cabled port with no problems.Generally comfortable with Windows computers, but relatively clueless about networking, I'm very happy with our Netgear home network.
I got this for my husband as he travels a lot for his work. He loves it. We found it was the last model and it wasn't been produced any longer, but that doesn't bother him. He uses it every day and thinks it is the greatest. No problems with anything about it. I would recommend it to anyone.
Great quality cable but wasn't what I was needing. My mistake. It did come in handy for something else all together. Like I said great quality.
I had bought this speakers locally, outside de US, about 2 years ago, for my denon amplifier and my pioneer SACD reader. I have to say the sound is outstanding. made about 3 parties for my kids, and the sound rocks.
I love my Zen V Plus 4 GB. I wanted a durable MP3 for work outs/travel and this little guy has lived up my wishes. I wanted an MP3 that would work for audio books as well as great music. The bookmarking works well if you have a 12 hour recorded book with no chapter or time breaks. Music is rich and clear. The FM radio was an added bonus that I use more than I thought I would. Small screen is clear and bright with amazing resolution. Downloading my Microsoft Outlook contacts was a snap. The firm ware has froze up a couple of times but a hard reset with a small straight pin has never lost any data. Only negative would be the lack of ANY kind of user guide. I spent more time surfing for a manual than I should have. If you just play with unit most features are found quickly. Hint: hold down the back arrow and several bookmarking, play modes and creating play lists are avalible. I hope this rechargeable battery last more that 2 years but time will only tell. Great buy for the money spent(code for "I think iPods are way over rated for the price").
I bought this and placed it in my Samsung Eternity right away. It did not work! the put it in my Kodak camera. It did not work! Then put it in my computer. It did not work! Placed it in my other Samsung cell phone. It did not work! It say's that it needs to be formated but it won't work.
This little item improved the quality of the calls immediatly.No more dropped calls.We telephone family around the Globe with our Voip Telephone.This works seamlessly.Of course you cannot get out of the natural law of physics.Your bandwidth is your bandwidth.You cannot get a gallon out of a pint!But what you get is a very orderly and smooth operation of your data flow through your internet pipe.I recommend this to ANY person with a family and a Voip Vanage Telephone.
I've had this keyboard/mouse combo since Feb 06 and I love it. I telecommute from home everyday so it gets a ton of use. I rarely have connectivity issues with the mouse as I've heard others describe. I love the features on the keyboard and I'm a huge hot key user so this has been great for me. I also love the design of the keys. As someone who has really tiny hands/fingers it has saved me from a lot of wrist and finger pain that I can get with regular keyboards. One thing to be aware of however, is if you are trying to network computers together at home, only very specific switches will work if you want to share this keyboard & mouse between computers (or any wireless combo for that matter). I purchased the MiniView 2 port USB KVM Switch GCS102U. It works like a charm.
This subwoofer is actually the best one i ever owned. it came shipped in perfect condition. it payed for itself right out of the box, and was 10 times better after it broke in a couple days later. this subwoofer effortlessly hits below 30hz with authority. let me tell you this thing is HUGE dont buy it if your tight on space. you will not get better performance in a subwoofer 3 times the price. if your browsing for subwoofers thinking of which one to choose, end your search here, because it is your BEST bet. For a while i thought i just couldnt physically here 20 hz. That was until i plugged this bad boy in.
these SD cards with built-in USB connectors are incredibly practical: no more carrying cables or usb adapters on road trips, and no more cluttering destops or counters with those extra appliances at home beside my notebook computer. Now to download photos i simply remove the card from the camera, flip the connector out, and plug in directly to my computer's usb port. If you've got the card with you, you've got all you need to connect it. What could be simpler? I only wish there were a similar design for CF compact flash cards, for my other cameras. Since first discovering this design I've gradually replaced all my family's cards with these "plus usb" cards. The first one i got started hanging up a little in the camera after about 200 uses, but i figured out to apply pressure to one side to help it slide out smoothly. The cards also come in 1GB capacities. I can't imagine ever going back.
I've been visually compare all LCD TVs in similar range in many showrooms.I am very confidence to say that Sony Bravia does has the best picture quality among all competitors.Visually I found no difference between Bravia S-series and V-series, both has great screen. However, V-series does look more sexy and goes with the furniture with the black finishing compare to the S-series with silver finishing.What I amazed most is the over 178' viewing angle, regardless where you are viewing at, the colour remains sharp and you can hardly find any difference. Unlike other brands that claims the same 178' viewing angle, but the colour will still get slight distorted at great angle. But this will never happen in Bravia series. Just go to your nearest showroom and have a visual inspection.I even visually compared with Sharp Aquos with Sony Bravia side by side. Bravia pictures are far superior. I must say that Bravia is the best.If you are still can't decide between Plasma or LCD. I must say that settle for LCD. Plasma has too many cons rather than pros.- LCD by nature is reflaction-free. Plasma has bad reflaction problem. This is important especially if your TV is near to window and other light source. It might effect your viewing pleasure- LCD has greater lifespan.- Plasma brightness degrades after some short period of time.- Plasma has burn-in problem (ghost image)- Plasma pictures flickers like any normal CRT TV. LCD is flicker free- LCD has sharper picture- LCD with a PC input, it is a giant LCD monitor for your computer whenever you are not watching TV.LCD may have problem with:- dead-pixel. (get those without by visual inspection. LCD with dead-pixel are rare these days anyway)- slow refresh rate. (Visually you don't see any problem with Sony Bravia high quality LCD)
This is a good mouse for presentations and general surfing, but it is not as precise as I had hoped, and since I wanted to use it to ease my carpal tunnel while gaming it has proven to not be up to the task. If you just want a mouse to use for your laptop, and pin-point accuracy is not a concern this will work quite well for you.
Product works as advertised, I've purchased four of these models for my other vehicles and work perfectly. In some instances you may need to adjust the sensitivity. Would buy again from this seller.
I share an office with five other grad students. I like to work in there, but it can get noisy, so I wanted a pair of closed headphones to wear while listening to white noise. I chose these because they're cheap and got good reviews. I'm not an audiophile, so I probably couldn't tell if the sound quality was bad unless they crackled or something (which they don't). They sound find to me, and they're plenty loud for my purposes; I just need a low hum in the background. In fact, even wearing them without my m3 player on helps cut down the distracting chatter. And they serve as a "leave me alone, I'm working" sign.The problem is that I when I wear these headphones for longer periods (more than 30 minutes), my head starts to hurt. It begins as a slight pinching sensation and progresses to a dull throbbing. They don't cause terrible pain, but obviously, any pain is undesirable -- and not conducive to studying!So I ordered thePanasonic RP-HTX7-W1 Monitor Headphones (White), which are much more comfortable (and stylish!). I leave the Sennheiser pair at my desk (I won't be heartbroken if someone steals them) to use on days when I forget the Panasonic RP-etc etc.
Fits upside down, made of nice thick plastic. Also has side mounts that screw into deck which are a nice feature.
I wanted a laptop that was relatively compact, had a one gigahertz AMD processor, at least 256 megabytes of memory, and a DVD/CD-RW combination drive. This laptop had them all. I purhcased it a couple of weeks ago, and in terms of the laptop I was looking for, I couldn't be happier. Two peeves, though.One is that I was duped into buying another computer that didn't have independent video memory (this computer's video memory, while a generous sixteen megabytes, is &quot;shared&quot; with--or taken away from, to be more precise--the computer's main memory, a problem I've encountered with my two previous desktop purchases), so while the computer is advertised to have 256 megabytes of memory, only 240 of them can be used for other applications. (&quot;Only&quot; 240--what am I saying? My previous computer had only 128!)The other is that in order to type in special characters using the integrated numeric keypad, I must hit Fn + NumLk, then the keystrokes required, then Fn + NumLk once again to turn off the keypad in order to again be able to use that part of the keyboard normally. Other computers allow the user just to type Fn and the required keystrokes without all the NumLk business, but this one suited my needs best, so I chose to overlook the flaw. I am reminded of it, however, every time I type up a French composition and need those accents. Sacr&eacute; bleu!A more trivial annoyance is the row of Compaq &quot;EasyAccess&quot; buttons, which are not that easy to access at all (they are located in a narrow space between the keyboard and the screen--if you want a better of idea of how they look you can find a bunch of useful photographs at bestbuy.com), and the volume ones did not work (it had seemed) for the first week I used the computer. Finally I figured out that the EasyAccess volume buttons don't work like television volume buttons, the ones you can hold down--these ones can only be pressed once every second or so for them to respond. I usually opt to adjust the volume instead using the (excellent) Windows software. Also, the EasyAccess buttons (which include technical support, e-mail, Web search, and Windows Media Player buttons) all surround the computer's power button, so I generally don't use them for fear I might inadvertently shut off my computer.Short battery life is another problem--mine runs out after only an hour and thirty minutes, not even enough to watch a full DVD movie. Not good for portability, but since I don't travel that much, I'm fine--for now (I think).So aside from all that, the Compaq Presario 705US Notebook is a solidly built computer with a stable operating system, and both are a breeze to use. While I occasionally look at other notebooks with a tinge of envy, I keep reminding myself how little I paid in comparison to how much I got, and when I get home, I turn on my notebook, turn up its incredibly sonorous speakers (they really are good speakers) to full blast and get lost in the digital music library that, so far, the included Windows Media Player and I have managed to keep organized.
I couldnt just let everyone keep ripping on this, I think its great!I also live in Southern California, Irvine, sounds great, and went up to L.A. (Culver City) this weekend in fact. There is some static in some areas, I notice around power lines and under bridges, but other than that, on many songs it sounds almost as good as CD. I noticed it sounds a little better after I installed the software, I use the default most of the time. Great product, but sucks juice, I will also be getting their PodPod when it comes out next month!
I have had more people ask me about these headphones than any other personal device I've owned (although the Zune HD is catching up).All rechargeable batteries eventually fail to keep a charge, and that appears to be what's happened to my headphones after almost constant use for three years. The noise cancelation is great for riding on the bus or in an airplane, and the ability to work without wires has helped immensely. I'd like to see them resist interference from other Bluetooth sources - they cut out when I reach a pedestrian crossing in Bellevue, for instance, where there is apparently a BT signal to tell you when to cross. Other than that, what else can I say? I bought a Motorokr S9-HD as a replacement, and within days I'm regretting that purchase. It's my birthday next week, and I only hope someone buys me another set of the iLuv i903 headphones.
I have owned APC, Conxet which is the same company and many othere but none have come close to the features that this line that Tripplite has come out with. It has a very decent backup time but its real strengths are it's power conditioning I.E. clean sine wave which the inverter does not even require the battery unless the voltage drops below around 80VAC. Basically the inverter supplies a clean power source all the time weather using the wall outlet or the 12V battery. And the LCD has all the information you would need including a nice power loss mute button and the special part is the clean interface with a USB hookup on Windows XP. It gives you shutdown battery level settings along with anything you could possibly want and you don't even have to download their software is works that cleanly with XP Pro. The interface with the Computer is the best I have seen even on high end server systems. Only one thing to watch out for is make sure the unit has space for ventilitation around it as it is a heat machine because it runs off the inverter all the time to give you a clean 60HZ Sinewave no matter what you stick in the plug. Best buy. 3 Units to choose from all with the same interface. 900VA 475Watt, 1000VA 500Watt, 1200VA 700Watt your choice all under $200. Pete
The seller shipped a wrong item (RCA to 3.5mm MALE instead than the ordered 3.5mm FEMALE connector), so it's useless for me, and I'm not paying the shipping twice for returning - maybe for the next mistake. First and last time I buy stuff from this seller. Buy somewhere else instead.
I give this camera 5 stars because I think it does a pretty good job compare to other camera within its range (NOT SLR). I saw too many people expect this camera to be the same performance as the SLR. I do not agree with these people because you need to add around $400 to the Sony price tag (total $1400) to get about the same 8MP camera and lens like Sony offered. Anyways, you can get this Sony camera around $900 or less if you shop around.I haven't tested the noise problem but don't mine at all because it's less than 3% that I will need to do that kind of shoot. However, I read a professional review and show that even Nikon and Canon (8MP) produce high noise also (a little less than Sony).Here are what I like the most about this camera compare to other cameras within the same ranges like Nikon 8700 and Canon Pro1.Full size lens that you can hold like a real SLR cameraLong battery life-188 minutes for full charged.Use both memory stick and compact flash (I already had 256MB MS and 512MB CF)Manual control is plenty.Edit on 4/16/04For those who worry about PF, there're 2 suggestions:1. Use the lens at 70mm instead of 28mm or 200mm2. Use higher aperture number F4 or higher.You can read more information about PF at www.luminous-landscape.com
As with all Hosa Cable products, they are great value as long as you don't stress them. Great for permanent installations, not-so-great for on-stage or frequently modified setups.
This battery is used in Pet Stop dog collars. The collar requires two of these batteries. I purchased two of these and they worked well.
The connection goes in and out continuously, making it sound like my stereo is taking it upon itself to change the volume (among many other settings) on it's own.
If you are truely budget bound, these will work for you Macro shots. I recommend the medium price product of Extention tubes. I bought a set of them off Amazon for less than $100. A camera store wanted to charge me almsot triple for the same thing. AS I sated, if price is a concern.. these will work, but the extention tubes are much better quality and MUCh cheaper then an actual macro lens.
The bag arrived several days earlier than expected date of delivery. I was delighted, and the product was in excellent condition.
The length was just right for my setup, but unfortunately it also introduces a lot of noise into the signal.Not sure if this cable is solely responsible for that, but it looks and feels like a low quality design.
I had been wanting a GPS for my motorcycle for a couple years and had heard the Zumo was very good. Pretty expensive so I had to save up to get one. The features on the Zumo are great and it will do exactly what I need and then some however it amazes me that for all this money they supply you with very limited instructions. I am not computer illiterate but the Zumo is definately challenging me at times. Thanks to the online "Zumo Forums" I should be able to get the answers I need.Pros are that it definately looks & feels rugged. The large button touch screen works great with gloves.Cons are that there is no audio unless connected to an external power source and the MP3 player will not accept itunes files without converting them to MP3 format.All in all I am happy and look forward to using it.
Over the years I have tried many different headphones for jogging and working out. This is by far the best. The combination of the fit, together with the in-line volume control, make it extremely practical and it provides great sound.The volume control on my first set is broken after 3 years (of hard-core use), so I am buying a new set.The best use was on the ski-slopes, where the snug fit was crucial, and the in-line volume control meant that I could just turn down the volume to talk on the ski lifts, without going through the whole ski-glove, ski-jacket, ski-hat routine.The only (very minor) drawback is that you can't use it to lean back against high seats, like on airplanes. I have a different set for that.
OK so you can't blast the house with this during a big party, and it isn't very helpful when your using your power equipment in the garage, but otherwise this is a fine speaker/charger with a variety of adapters to comfortably fit any sort of iPod you might have. As my wife and three sons have three different types, this does come in handy.All in all, a good value that delivers good sound and continuous charging.
First of all I'll say that I've had these headphones for 14 months now, and I'm about to order another pair. It's taken 14 months for me to notice any distortion or wear in the sound at all, and, even with the distortion, they still sound better than so many other headphones. One thing I like about these headphones is how tight they fit around your head, this tightness keeps ambient noise out and eccentuates highs and lows. There is no question that the sound quality is excellent that it will stay excellent for however long you use it. I'm a high school student and I use them everyday and I certainly throw them around in my bag and such more than I should, but they still sound great. Overrall these are AWESOME headphones, especially considering the price - they should really be selling for $100+.
Performance is terrible on Wireless network here. I'm getting 1.1 MB/sec compared to about 30MB/sec on the laptop drive. That's S.L.O.W.
This was a great machine right out of the box. Fast and reliable. I haven't had one issue with the machine in the past 6 months and that is a small miracle considering the time I spend on the computer.
Good value for the money. It is just big enough to fit my Kodak Z712...i hav to push it in carefully... but that way its compact toocheck the sizes of the camera before u buy this. if ur camera is even a few mm bigger in any dimension than the Z712, then this case wud definitely not fit.The additional comparments are good enough for the data cable, spare batteries and memory cards.Update 13/02/2008)The case worked well until i screwed it. i tried to fit in my sony battery charger in the back compartment and it tore the case. So, caution here, dont try to fit too much, too tight.its not any high quality, stitching , but is good enough for the price, if properly handled.
I received this printer in a bundle with an e-machines computer. The paper jammed constantly and this became extremely irritating. Even free this printer is garbage (which is where it ended up). I wouldn't recommend this joke of an inkjet printer to anyone.
Great product. Slipped off my shoe a few times but that's only because I didn't secure it well. The sensor also fell out once but I didn't lose it.
This APC gives me 37 minutes of battery run time after a power failure. I have a Dell OptiPlex desktop computer, 19" Dell CRT monitor, cable modem, Vonage VOIP phone/network device and cordless handset connected to the battery supported sockets (add a power strip to extend number of battery supported sockets to run your very low wattage items). I bought this when priced at $79.95 plus $22.00 shipping. So, as I see it, this unit cost me at most $2.75 per minute of battery time. But, every time it is called into use, my cost of ownership goes down. It is worth every penny for the luxury of being connected to the Internet and Vonage service during power outages. Of course, I do not stay up and running the whole time, but power down my computer and monitor to conserve battery. The more things you connect to your APC, the more watts are consumed. I really need to upgrade to a flat panel monitor, less watts to operate. I live in Northern Virginia and we just had a power outage lasting half the day. This APC safely shutdown my computer, but kept power to my cable modem and Vonage voice service so I could use my phone. Remember, you have to provide battery power to ALL the hardware supporting your Internet connection and VOIP phone system. No matter what size of APC you buy, you will be glad you have one when the power goes out. Remember, you can also charge your cell phone, plug-in your radio, electric shaver, and other low wattage devices to take advantage of this device. Plus you get all the other benefits of having a surge protector and clean electrical power source for your expensive computer and network gear. P.S. I bought another one of these to replace my wife's aging APC Backups 280 Pro; glad I did, because the Amazon price went up and winter ice storms are coming. Look on eBay, I found a brand new one the other day for $85.
PHILIPS USB POWERED TRAVEL SPEAKERS MET THE EXPECTATION SHOWING VERY GOOD PERFORMANCE.THANKS,MAURICIO.
The day care lady said the bottles needed to be labeled, and I balked at shelling out $60 for fancy on-line labels. A little hunting around lead me to this tape. I made up a bunch of labels and stuck them to the bottles, and they've stayed stuck going on three months now. During that time they're regularly immersed in water for hours at a time and spend a couple minutes each day in a steam sterilizer (they do not, though, go through the dishwasher). During this time they have by and large held fast. A couple corners on 2 (out of 12 pieces) have pulled up a tiny bit, but by and large everything is sticking tight.One thing though: this tape does not have the "crack back" feature. You have to peel off the backing the slow, hard way, and I got so frustrated I nearly threw the whole thing in the trash. My wife was able to get the backing off, though.Overall this is a great way to save a few bucks for this particular application.__________________________________________________________________I just want to add that since the review was written we have been sending the bottles and lids through the dishwasher and the tape has held up astoundingly well. NONE of the labels have pulled off, and the couple corners that have pulled up a tiny bit have not pulled up anymore. These labels have been through the dishwasher over 100 times and they're still sticking fantastically. This tape is a great product.
After 16 years of retail photography equipment sales I've demoed hundreds, if not thousands of cameras to purchasers. When I decided to invest in my own digital camera my criteria was to purchase a camera that was built solid, had an easy to use menu, excellent picture quality, the best optical lineup available, compact, unobtrusive and a bright simple viewfinder. Price was not going to be THE issue because I wanted to purchase a camera I would keep and not fall into the throw away world that has been created by the electronics industry.I had read the initial reviews of the camera and the howling by Leica film traditionalist and non-users about the IR issue. For those of you not familiar with the camera Leica opted to omit the infrared blocking filter on the sensor to maintain optimal sharpness when using the superb Leitz lenses. The omission of this filter causes some black synthetic fabrics to appear maroon in color. Leica opted to give purchasers of this camera two IR cut ultraviolet filters to put on the front of the lens to solve the problem. Leicas solution also caused Leica tradionalist to complain about putting a filter on the front of the lenses and although many of them had a standard uv on their lenses already this was made an issue that went way beyond its applications.I have been involved with film infrared photography for years and saw the potential IR capabilities of this camera as a benefit. No more loading, unloading and handling IR film in total darkness was a definite added bonus in a camera that already produced superb color and black and white images. That has proven to be true over the 8 months I've owned this camera.A major plus for the M8 is its simple and easy to use menus. I've witnessed so many potential purchasers of digital cameras roll their eyes when I start to demonstrate the convoluted menus and seen so many photographers miss a shot because they were trying to access a feature they needed. My only suggestion for improvement would be to include the choice of image type and saturation with the working "set" menu that way you would have everything regarding exposure under one roof.I've used Leica rangefinder cameras for years and am used to using a rangefinder in all types of photography situations, but rangefinders are not for everyone and I would highly suggest that anyone considering this camera, who has no experience with rangefinders and is presently using an SLR, to find a dealer where you can either rent the camera or return it within a time period if you are not happy with it. It is not for everyone.I'm more than happy about my investment in this camera, have not experienced any of the complaints I've read about it, appreciate the added bonus of the IR potential and if I have any complaints it is about the shutter sound that one user likened to a nail driver gun. Leica please try to make the M8 shutter as quiet as your film cameras.I highly recommend this camera to anyone who can afford an investment into a superb digital camera that will not be a throw away, who have a collection of Leica lenses and want to go digital and anyone interested in the simplicity and photographic involvement in using a Leica rangefinder.
This product doesnt come with the projector mount. It only comes with the wall mount and the swing arm. You have to order the projector mount separately. Good and sturdy construction though.
As an unspectacular, functional foray into the world of optical mousing, this is a well-priced mouse with a good shape and feel, as well as a nicely-calibrated scroll facility.There's little point in installing the bundled software, as any version of Windows from 2000 onwards will pick it up and detect it as an optical scroll-wheel mouse without problems, and allow you to tweak all the necessary settings through the default 'mouse' dialog box in Control Panel.The 'pointer jumping to random points on the screen' peculiarity is usually a feature of the mousing surface you use. Use too-shiny a mousemat and the optical detector picks up false reflections and can make it think the mouse has moved a significant distance. Keep the alcove clear of dust and use a fabric surface to 'mouse' on and it should be fine.Overall a good little mouse and one that I enjoy using for high-speed games without complication.
This is a good but not great little connector for getting the best sound from your iPod. I used it for several weeks in my car. Unfortunately, the manufacturer cheaped-out with the dock connection and, as such, it tends to wiggle out with the least provocation. I've since switched to EZLink cable with dock connector/line-out/firewire connector that goes into my Belkin auto charger...the sound is just as good and the connection is much more secure.
After reading many blogs about issues I was having with my router. I decided to upgrade from the provided CAT5 cable to this cable. I could instantly tell the difference in speed and continued connectivity from Modem-Router. This has be a big help.
Nice case that fits well and allows you to freely use the controls, but the glare is so bad I couldn't use it and I am following the advice of another reviewer who suggested cutting out the plastic and using a screen protector.
I bought this for my kid, we started doing birdwatching trips regularly this year. It folds nicely for the right distance between the eyes and stays there. The focus control is easy to operate even for small hands. The twist out eyepiece cups are great for using over eyeglasses. This part actually works!Finally, the optics are superb! Everything about this pair of binoculars is solid and smooth. Bit higher on the price range, but worth every penny. Should last for a lifetime.
I always goes with the Trip Lite fiber patch cables, due to their quality, and not being so proud of their name they triple the price.
I have a mobile cb radio that was very expensive and I wasn't using it in my car any longer. So I set it up in my shop, as a base unit. The Pyramid PS9KX was the perfect solution.PYRAMID PS9KX POWER SUPPLY (5A/7A WITH CIGARETTE LITER PLUG)
I bought this for my 3 year old son after reading all the reviews on various cameras. This one has a flash that can be turned on or off. It has three games on it that my preschooler can play by himself after I showed him how. It comes with software to download pics to the computer which is great. It has a viewfinder as well as an LCD screen. I'd say the only negative thing is it has to be held fairly still to take a clear picture, with a slow reaction time after pushing the button.
This is a quality CD player. Definitely meets and exceeds my expectations. The many options for playback allow you to program any sequence you may wish.
Item used for surveillance system and it works like it was made to do, would recommend this product to anyone needing added hardware to their system.
I got this monitor about a month ago. I have had zero problems with it and love it so much!!! I did a lot of research and it seemed this fit the bill well. It has at least and, succeeded some, of the minimum requirements which are pretty high now. The colors took some adjusting to since I had an ancient CRT monitor which had dulled over the years. It is crisp clear and I have had no "ghosting" problems. LOVE IT. Thanks Amazon.com
The Coleman Cable 6-Outlet Surge Protector with Right Angle Plug was very affodable and works fine. This product arrived on time.
I have purchased virtually the same CB Mic over 20 years ago. The fact that it still works says more than i could say about it.
Product works fine, able to configure keyboard shortcut key for this KVM,
CD Player sounds great...much improved from previous model...needed a player that also can be used with older tapes - working out very well. Don't think anyone will be disappointed with this purchase.
It's a cable, nothing fancy or spectacular--unless you want all that money you spent on the HD TV and the HD DVD player to be for nothing. This is the link that gets the best out of your input source. Two HD connection standards have slugged it out and it looks like the other one (HDMI) is winning. But if your TV only has a DVI connection you need this cable. Monster Cable is well known for quality and it has the heft to prove its worth. Heavier cable means lower signal loss from source to receiver; that means more of the high definition programming is going to end up on the screen. It's just a cable, but you won't find a better one.
This product does not split an ethernet cable, so don't buy if you have that use for this product. I bought this to split my internet so that I could play Netflix through my Wii. Just keep in mind this may work for other things but not to split internet connection. I even tried to connect only my computer, and it does not work for that purpose. Not worth sending back for refund, so I may eventually come up with another idea for this, so am keeping it.
As I said in a review of a very similar product, it should not be hard for companies to get basic stuff like this to work well. I installed it, added the driver manually and was back on the network in no time. A good deal for the price and much cheaper than several of its competitors.
This very very small mp3 player is only 1 inch high and 3 inches long!!!!!!!!very lightweight and records up to 160 songs!!!!!!!!Plus it's better than ipod because it's got voice recordings up to 2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Plus fm radio with preset scan and click stations, and you can save your favorite 20 stations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It's the best mp3 player ever!!!!!!!!!!especially for the price : $99 !!!!!!!!or only $72 with amazon.com acount!!!!!!!!!!The only problem is you have to go online for instructions:(but its still the best!!!!!!! IT works for up to 17 hours with a single rechargeable or nonrechargeable AAA battery!!!!!
It's plugged into the back of my TV in the living room. I use it to clone my laptop and watch netflix and hulu on the bigscreen. The quality is beautiful and I have absolutely no complaints.
I used to have a collapsible keyboard to go with my PDA, too, and though I never would type really fast on it, it certainly served its purpose well. With my laptop, a small lightweight one, typing on the keyboard is a real hassle and this is a very good solution. I expect my typing on it will improve as I go, but so far, I have no complaints at all. I studied all the various options I found for a portable keyboard and this one was the one I was most comfortable purchasing.
bought for teenage daughter, and she like it. A little clunkier than some, but that's not a big deal. Sound is really good!
Decent gigabit PCI nic. Supports up to 9K jumbo frames/packets, so you can use them in yer gigabit network if you so desire.I've had no problems with it on any of the machines I've installed it in. Runs great on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.
This cable works as advertised. However, it is very expensive. I found another connector that went directly from the 1/4-inch mono guitar cable to the 1/8-in stereo input required by a Macintosh. This connector was all one piece and so was without the 6-in or so cable between; but it was significantly less expensive.
I just bought this camera because the cheaper Fuji I wanted was sold out. It is my first digital camera. Well am I ever glad I spent the extra $50, this camera is amazing. Upholding the good Canon name with flying colors. The first time I used it I got 75% amazing pics and 25% of not so good ones but I believe that was more operator error. Also I was photographing action so there are always a few that don't turn out. This camera takes pics that are better quality than some more expensive cameras. I would suggest it to anyone who is a 1st time digital user, its easy to use & takes great pictures.
First, I am on my second unit. The first one died within the Amazon.com replacement period and they replaced it without any questions. That is the wonderful thing about Amazon.com!! The first unit fried a few of my rechargable batteries and then it went up in smoke itself, literally. One day there was a puff of smoke, that terrible electrical burning smell and RIP. The second unit has been working well for the past 2 weeks.
My brother and I had a printer for our dorm, but needed a cheap but quality scanner to scan the drawn elements of our game design projects onto the computer for easy editing and digital archiving. There aren't a lot of scanners that come without a printer attached, but this one solved our problems. This scanner works great. It runs entirely on USB power and is so thin that if my bag weren't so much of a mess I could probably carry it around with my laptop, tablet and sketch pad and scan, upload and edit sketches on the go. Excessive? Totally! Awesome enough to try? I'm just waiting for an opertunity!You'll be into this scanner if:1. You already have a printer and don't want to buy another one just to have a scanner2. You have a program like Photoshop (photo editor or advanced drawing program) or PDF (for word processed printouts or handwritten notes to be distrubuted) that you're going to be sending your scans to on a regular basis (You can set it up to do that automatically when a button is pushed)3. Your workspace is already so cluttered with wires you stand up to leave and joysticks and monitors try to follow, or your power strip is quickly becoming a fire hazard (much to the dismay of college health and safety)4. You're insane enough to think carrying a scanner around in your luggage is cool ;) or you have some other reason, whether more or less eccentric, that makes having a scanner that's particularly thin useful. Durability in travel situations has not been tested.Side Notes:For whatever reason the manufacturers thought it was a good idea to auto-enable auto-re-sizing. This is great if you're scanning pictures, not great if you're scanning light pencil strokes. This is because if your entire item is drawn in light pencil, the auto resize will not consider it important, and your entire scan will come out as a dark fleck of dirt in the corner. Don't fret- there's a way to turn this off. If you're using the CanoScan Toolbox, Scan Mode is set to COLOR(MULTI-SCAN). If you change this to COLOR then the Multi-Scan functionality (which is actually designed to recognize parts of the scanned image that are unique pictures and scan them each into a separate file) will cease and you'll get normal full page scans again. There's other software with the scanner as well, but frankly I like the toolbox best for my purposes.
I bought this after breaking the original mount after half a season of use. This replacement has a built in kick up so that it will not break if you hit debris. Uses same mounting holes as original.
I purchased from Amazon a Sony LCD TV model no. KSL-26S2010. On the checkout page was a recommendation to buy an ariculating Peerless LCD wall arm. I though "Great! Just what I need for the LCD and Amazon has already done the busy work of figuring out which wall mount goes with my model Sony." Guess what, the wall mount DOES NOT GO WITH THE SONY I PURCHASED!! I have called Peerless, and they told me that they have had a memo out for months to their distributors that the two are incompatible. I am returning the wall mount - that is the easy part. But now I have real doubt that it makes sense to 1) buy electronics from Amazon and 2) trust Amazon's 'go-together' recommendations.
I like it.It will hold details.
They are good. The problem for me is that the earpiece is too big. Otherwise, I like the case and the way it winds the cord.
My old Visioneer croaked, so I researched scanners and got this one. Sleek, quiet, fast, and makes great document and photo scans. I own a publishing/editorial services business, so I do a lot of OCR work with OmniPage....and the results from this scanner are terrific! I coulda paid a few hundred bucks more, but how insane is that, when this one does it all?
I use it to haul my Pentax K100D and three lenses around (18-55mm, 10-20mm ultrawide zoom, and 70-300mm telephoto), plus an extra memory card, two extra sets of batteries, and a travel charger. After a month of heavy use, it still looks brand new. Sturdy, strong, and convenient, I found grabbing the camera and switching lenses to be a snap using the nice, deep channels. The plastic clasp takes some practice to do with one hand, but it can be done. The velcro does a good job of keeping the bag closed when you forget the clasp. Great pocket on the side for a cell phone is very useful. Perfect size for what I use. The strap is comfortable. I use a Tamrac MX-S5363 pouch on the strap using the strap accessory mount for a few filters, which works great. The bag is a great value and given that I was considering bags that cost twice as much or more, I'm extremely pleased. It doesn't scream "I'm a camera bag, steal me!" like some other products I've seen, which is a plus, too. A good bag like this means you won't have to be without the lens you need at that perfect moment.
Dont buy it there's no remote and no instructions your wasting your money it's not it it's a total ripoff
After buying a digital camera last year and not being happy with it (at all), I took the plunge again and did more research. This camera came up in a lot of different searches and articles about great small cameras that take good pictures. I wasn't looking for something with a ton of confusing features--just a normal camera that was easy to use. (Though I like to take a lot of pictures and appreciate good photography, I'm not a camera professional and I'm proud of it.)We took the camera on vacation with us and it took awesome pictures both inside and outside. The video quality is also very good. The battery life is excellent and the battery charger is compact and easy to tote around on trips. I would recommend getting a larger memory card for it--they are so inexpensive nowadays that it's worth having the extra insurance that you won't run out of memory and have to delete pictures - especially on long trips or for memorable occasions!This was my first Canon purchase (previously, I have always bought Olympus), and I'm very impressed. I plan to have this camera for many years.
Very easy, intuitive interface that is streamlined to have all the functions you need for automobile navigation and no more. Highly recommend the TTS feature with the Australian Karen voice - TTS is a must have in my book. POIs were easy to add from my home computer. I changed the splash screen to show a picture of my family. Updating the internal software is a snap with Garmin's Webupdater. The update took about 10 minutes including download via DSL and install on the unit. My unit, purchased a week ago, came with the latest version of the maps but not the latest firmware. I haven't had any problems with finding satellites from my car in suburbia although it seems to find satellites better if you let it acquire them before you drive the car. Acquiring satellites in normal conditions takes about 30 seconds or so.Mounting was a little bit of an adventure as I didn't care for the suction mount. My solution for my three cars is to buy one of these (010-10613-00) and two of these (010-10199-02). The cradle/cord from the 10613 unit will fit other lots of other garmin mounts, including the small stick-on one - 10199. I don't think you can get the cradle/cord separately, you must buy the 10613 to get the modular cradle. Also the cradle/cord has been upgraded so the cord will unplug and is identical to the one on the suction mount so the Garmin mount system is highly modular if you get the right pieces.At the price Amazon is offering for the c340's, this is a great buy. If you need more functions than what you would use for navigating an automobile then you should probably check with the Nuvi's or others as I don't think this has a feature set that supports hiking, mountain biking or geocaching.
ok, this product is just grand, but mine has one fault. IT PICKS UP RADIO STATIONS ;\. At first i thought this was the speakers i purchased, but then i plug my headphones into the sound card, and i can still hear the radio stations. It isnt very bad because its really really really muffled and not loud at all. I just thought id mention this to see if anyone else had this same problem. Me personally, i dont really care, cause my sound quality kicks a. -my speakers also have a digital decoder, so that makes it sound 2x better, if your considering buying one.
These are supposed to be great earphones, and they probably are....but without a method of keeping earphones REALLY DEEP in your ear canal, you will never get the best sound possible out of them. What's left is a thin, tinny sound which lacks most, if not all, of the bass. The phones came with several different ear "cushions" or "tips" and none of them were a comfortable fit for me, and none kept the earphones deep enough in my ear to get the deep bass and full response you would want from an expensive item like this. In fact, none of them even kept the earphones in my ears without falling out! I wound up getting "Ear Putty" flexible silicone at the drug store, which I mold to "fit" as best I can. But the odd shape of these makes me think I will never find a method of keeping them deep enough in my ears to ever enjoy the full spectrum of sound available. I can tell that they do deliver good sound by pushing them in with my fingers or palms, but since I can't do that while I'm playing drums on the gig (which is why I bought them), I am resolved to just barely hearing the mix enough to play. Seems like I'll have to spend over a thousand to get real high-end, custom-molded earphones after all. *Sigh*
Great Deal, Great Product, Great Shipping. Never pay over 20 bucks for these cables at a store like Best Buy. These are a great deal and work perfectly with my tv and PS3.
This is an awesome cd-player great sound, lots of features and its easy to use. Plus it looks cool. I recommend you buy this cd-player.
I have a couple of these, and they've basically been fine (one's power supply blew out, but they sent me a new one pronto - good warranty service). The new version, api814, which supports ata133/1394b, sure looks sweet.
I bought this camera last christmas to take pictures of family parties and I am hooked. I love this camera it is easily one of the best purchases I have made. This has opened up a totally new hobby.If you are considering buying a camera...BUY THIS ONE.
Slow to find satellite signalKept losing signalMay have been worth renting or buying onein Europe especially with all the newhighways.
Good quality for me, I do not use for golf.
I know that Panasonic microcassette recorders are the most widely used recorders especially in the middle east, by physicians,but when i compare its usage with the Sony microcassette recorders,i am more comfortable using the Sony, because it is lighter and the pause button is easier to use.
This is the 3rd one I have installed with no issues or problems. The unit works as described and provides good stiff power consistently.Alpine CDA-9885Focal components2x10v3-4 JL audio subsalpine pdx 41502 x 2150 us acoustics
Have had a Brother HL-1020 printer for about 10 years now, and had to replace the drum unit on it on average after 3000 - 4000 sheets. Was shocked to see that Brother rates their drums at 20,000 sheets ~ cause that's a load of crock. The last drum I bought has only lasted 2000+ sheets, and its starting to leave blank spots on the print pages. I was going to replace the drum again, but I think I will just run this printer till it dies, then junk it. Will probably NEVER buy Brother again.
(This is a review I wrote for the 40GB iPod. Most of it applies to this model as well.)What I like best about Amazon reviews is that, unlike Consumer Reports or other technical reviewers, they come from people who own the product and use it every day. Hence a disclaimer - I got my iPod a week ago.That being said - it is awesome. My iPod is connected to my PowerBook, where I have almost 5,000 songs stored in iTunes. All I have to do is put the iPod in the cradle and it automatically syncs. The first time took about 30 minutes or so - after that it hasn't taken more than a minute or so. It's much easier than other MP3 players. (For Christmas last year, I bought my dad a Rio MP3 player. Teaching him how to load songs onto it was a huge pain.)The sound quality is as good as it gets for an MP3. I bring my iPod everywhere and am listening to songs I forgot I have. It's also forced me to go through my music library and make sure everything is labeled properly (if it's not, it's going to be hard to find on an iPod, as it doesn't have a search function).The games it comes with are mindless timewasters, which is what they were intended to be. The music quiz is pretty cool though. The address book and calendar functions are useful, although a bit of a pain to update if you don't use Mac's Address Book and iCal, as you can't use iSync.The only complaints I have are minor:-When attached to the remote control, the earphone cord is too long. While it can be tucked in a pocket if you are wearing normal clothes, it's a pain when you go to the gym or for a run.-There's a slight pause between songs, which is annoying when listening to a complete concert.-Like many newer cars, mine doesn't have a tape deck. Hence, the only way to play my iPod through the car stereo is through an FM transmitter - most of which have lousy reputations.-The functionality of the calendar and address book could be improved, although I'm sure that will come in time and iPods will be fully functioning PDAs as well.
Nice joystick...a little complicated for my 12 year old with all the buttons but he still enjoys it and I would recommend.
This is by far the best solution to get your Palm started. This kit included everything I needed. The leather case fit perfectly, the Screen protectors work great, the stylus even had a pencil built in.... It also came with some cool cool software. I highly recommend and the price is GREAT!!
When I discovered the Lensbaby 3G and saw some images created with the Creative Aperture kit, I had to have it all. This is tons of fun for very little money. I am a graphic artist and pay for art to use for backgrounds. With the Lensbaby 3G and the Creative Aperture Kit, this Christmas my newspaper special section covers will feature Lensbaby images.
OK, so I will still probably take some heat from my home theatre purist friends, but his kit is killer for someone who can't run cable in the walls. This stuff is compact, sticks like there is no tomorrow and is paintable. Really cleans up the wire runs. I highly recommend this *if* you don't mind sticking it to your walls, it will most likely pull the paint and some sheet rock off if you try and remove it. I ran mine right above the baseboard, ours were close to white so they fit right in and I managed to pack a TV cable (coaxial cable), ethernet cable, and two small speaker wires into one run. It takes some adjusting, but the weiremold closed and latched, no problem. This is good stuff. It is a bit pricey for the amount of product you get but in my case, drilling and dropping cable through the walls wasn't an option.
First - to the person who complained that these are not 'gummy' like gummy bears, this is true, but they ARE covered in soft silicon rubber which makes them stay put better, much like the silicon nose pieces on glasses. Next - yes, they are loud, but for true music lovers (50+ like me) who aren't listening to the current hip-hop noise & trying to go deaf, they can be made quieter by turning your volume down on whatever you have them plugged in to. The sound quality immediately impressed me. For this price, you really can't get anything else even similar !! My immediate response was, "Wow !" I listen to quiet classical & similar quiet music in bed at night when I am reading. It is important to me to be able to hear ALL the notes - from treble frequencies to bass frequencies - clearly, but not loudly. These do that very well. I am very pleased !! (The colors are cute & will please the teens. I bought blue because they matched my CD player best, but white or black would have been fine.) Don't hesistate to give these a try !
I bought this 160 to replace my 60GB 'pod that I had filled up. The only reason I needed a new one is because I need more space - my old iPod works perfectly.This new iPod is 99% flawless - it functions perfectly. It also is, oddly enough, FASTER than the HD in my 60GB iPod....newer technology, obviously, and a nice surprise. One would expect a larger HD to be a bit slower than a smaller drive, but not here!I only have two tiny little complaints. First, and this is most likely a flaw in the newest version of iTunes than the iPod itself, is that some of my artwork does not display. Most of them I can fix, but some I just cannot get to work. Not a huge deal, but a minor flaw in iTunes nonetheless.The other minor gripe is that on this new iPod, the wheel click-sound is either entirely on or entirely off. This means that when it is connected to my stereo or in my car, you hear the clicker over the full sound system, so while one track is playing and you are searching for another, you hear the clicker sound over your stereo. On my old iPod there were multiple settings to either turn the sound off entirely, hear it only from the iPod or hear it over the speakers/headphones.I'd like to NOT hear the click sound over the full sound system and only from the iPod.Again, a minor gripe, but a gripe nonetheless.The video playback is great and cool to have, and otherwise its just another flawless iPod.Highly recommend and you cannot beat the price here at Amazon!
I am not an expert. I do NOT have a $25,000 home theater. All my equipment is Sony except for the speakers, which are Bose. I have a 400-disc DVD changer with a 32-inch LCD Sony KDL-32V2500 display. I use an analog cable signal and no blue ray discs. My DVD player allegedly upgrades the signal of my regular DVDs. While a digital signal is a digital signal, bandwidth is still bandwidth. If I had a more serious/expensive system, I may have gone with a heftier cable, but these cables seem to be pretty hefty themselves. I am not expecting them to fall apart any time soon. The connectors seem stable and fitted to last forever. I can see the improvement watching my DVDs. I do not believe using the Monster cable could make the signal any better than what it is with this cable.
None! It can't be done with this printer!!I cannot begin to tell you how frustrated I have been with this purchase. This is BY FAR the worst purchase of my life.I purchased this unit with high hopes based on great reviews and terrific print quality. Kodak had earned my trust with an earlier digital camera, so we purchased a DX6340 and printer dock 6000.In short, the printer dock has NEVER worked correctly. NOT ONCE has the printer paper correctly fed through the unit automatically - I have had to CAREFULLY hand feed each individual sheet for every picture printed. When finally sucessful in getting the unit to accept a sheet of paper, the unit jams 50% of the time. Check Kodak's website - their 'solution' is to unplug the unit from the wall for 5 seconds, then plug it back in. Great, now it just spits the paper back out at me, ruining it and the print. People say the paper costs $0.50 per print, well, in practice it's costed me $1.00+ because the print only turns out half the time.So, to sum it up, the 'convenience' of printing at home takes me 10-15 minutes of frustrating manual work and costs $1.00+ per print. Kodak has been absolutely no help whatsoever throughout this, and their software is simply aweful. Neither the hardware nor software are adept at error recovery, which you're frequently thrown into. And as a bonus feature, the kodak software autoupdater runs 'backweb' - can anyone tell me whether or not backweb really is spyware or not?I'll not purchase another kodak product as long as I live - which this product has probably knocked 5 years off my life due to the frustration and aggrivation.
I was very impressed with the features that the Helio had for the advertised price. No other PDA can compare. Unfortunitely, the Helio would constantly get several system error alarms that would lock up the device. I was initially so impressed that I encouraged a friend to purchase one. He experienced the same problems and is now on his second Helio and it eats batteries big time. I sent mine back and am now in the market for a new PDA. If Vtech works out the bugs, the Helio will definately be the best PDA for your buck.
The marketing hype is a lie - or at least a gross misrepresentation of reality.1. The Hype: "300-watt" Reality: It is either 355 watts or 260 watts.2. The Hype: "slow cooker" Reality: It is a "fast cooker".3. "8-1/2-quart" is really 8-quart. No big deal to me.4. "dial for selecting Low, High, or Auto/Defrost"Reality: It gets to boiling/simmer regardles of the settings.--There is no internal thermostat that turns the heat down when it gets too hot.High = 355 watts of power. Low = 260 watts of power. FOREVER! NO AUTO SHUT-OFF.--Auto/Defrost has a mind of its own. A piece of frozen meat that does not sit flat on the bottom (where I think the sensor is) will switch from 355 watts to 260 watts prematurally.--NEVER EVER LEAVE POT UNATTENDED ALL DAY OR OVERNIGHT.
This is nothing like the Canon leather cases we have all known for years. Canon should be ashamed to have the proud Canon name on it.It does NOT fit the Canon 20D with the 17-85 lens attached; it will not close.One of the major ingredients listed is CARDBOARD!Poorly designed, poorly made piece of junk. Made in China, of course.
Toner is working well. Don't pay for expedited shipping, since it will arrive just as quickly with standard shipping.
I recently purchased this headset on Amazon and it works as advertised so far. It's a basic headset, nothing special. I'm using it for my cordless Panasonic Dect 6.0 landline phone. I've had it for about two months and there are no problems at all. The sound quality is great. It doesn't have noise cancellation, but that doesn't seem to matter much so long as I am in an environment where there isn't a whole lot of background noise. The headset is adjustable so that you can wear it on both the right and left ears and the boom mic bends easily so that you can adjust the distance of the mic to and away from your mouth. I have no complaints at all and it is easily worth the $14 I paid for it.
Having never used a laptop cooler before buying this one I have nothing to compare it to but the Antec seems to do what it is supposed to do, cool your laptop. It is well made and lightweight. The cord storage is a nice feature. The blue LED is insanely bright, it almost could double as a flashlight but I don't really see it as a real problem since you really don't sit there and stare at the side of the laptop cooler. I would recommend this product.
A GREAT little compact data transfer device. Holds half a Gig, which is pretty good for the price. Highly recommend for the "on the go" graphic artist, especially.
It has been over a year now since I have this player and no problems. I play it every day DVD's &amp; CD's. The size is the coolest thing about it. Forget about those VCR sized DVD players because the more elactronics a player has, it is more likely to break. I couldn't ask for a better DVD player than the SONY PSYC. #1 player out there and I have owned a few high dollar DVD players in the past in which all have skipped and paused during playback.
These are a solid pair of cheap binoculars that are perfect for tossing in your glove compartment or going on a day hike. For backpacking their light weight and compact size is good but it doesn't feel like it could withstand a fall where I end up on top of it or any incidental abuse for that matter. If you wear glasses the eye relief is very poor, it is unusable with glasses on. If you just need a cheap pair for bird watching or relaxing travel/camping, these are great.
I got this for my birthday and it is amazing the sound is sooooo clear, the picture is amazing!!!! If you are looking for a portable DVD player that does not break... BUY IT!
I bought two and one was very loose when a 3.5 male plug is plugged into this adapter and caused noise and a short in the line. It was so loose that it was not usable. Maybe I just got a bad one? But I threw them both away and went to Radioshack and bought their equivalent. I'm a little iffy on adapters, since a lot of them fail and Radioshack brand is usually of very good quality so I might just run there when I'm in need of adapters in audio video cabling.
I've been using this model iTrip almost daily for 11 months. I use it with an iPhone and my 2005 Acura TSX's factory audio system. I really like it for books and magazines, but not for music. Before you buy one, make sure you sample reviews to understand limitations and requirements...Requirements (from my experience, not from the manufacturer):- See if you can tune your radio to 87.9 or lower. If you can't, you may find you get too much interference.- After you buy, look for the Amazon iTrip review with "BEST results" in the title and follow the directions for setting the iTrip up for International Mode with your radio tuned to 87.9 or lower. (It's excellent information, easily found, that doesn't need to be repeated here :)What I like:- It was inexpensive.- I can easily listen to the spoken word while commuting.- I get very little static. When I do get static, it doesn't last long.What I don't like:- This specific iTrip is "for iPods" and cannot charge an iPhone (3G with latest update).- The sound quality is too poor for music (for my tastes).- The sound can be completely overridden by the back seat entertainment systems in vehicles near you. (I've had times where I had to listen a SpongeBob episode playing in the Ford SUV next to me until one of us exits the freeway :)..
I bought these headphones for my boyfrend, who is always riding the subways in NYC. He said they were absolutely fantastic! They block out the noise and allow him to hear the music while on the train. They make his long commute much more enjoyable. And for the cost of these headphones compared to some of the others, you can't beat it.
Holly on Hollywood's minidvd audio of positivetalkradio.com/mcclure' s dialogues logbooks would do Johnny just great so what are the pric ing of gold plated minidvd audio and of blue nile diamond plated min idvd audio for the wealthy buyers eh, thanks, ttyl... bye...PS: How about a minidvd audio recorder for both either for grundig satellit 800 radio or for E1 XM - AM/FM/Shortwave Radio by preset timer without using the desktop neither nor the hard drive as it's just for the satellite radio audiorecording studio only so eh, thanks,tt yl, bye...
When I got this inexpensive player, I was expecting bad sound and even worse quality...but, I was wrong !The power output for the headphones included with it, is clear and more than adecuate; for everyday music, I listen at 15 (minimun 0, max 25) and I don't have any problems, however for quiet classical music (Tchaikovsky)it needs to be set at 23-25.If you plan to use it in a very noisy enviroment, get some different headphones (closed type) and a headphone's amplifier.It is not heavy to carry around, but it does not have a belt clip.The EQ works, but does not provide much difference, however there is some.Now for the MP3's, it is a little confusing at the begining, the way the folders are set up, but it is not a huge problem, however when you burn your CD's, if you have it, use software with volume normalizer and set it as loud as you can without distortion, and you will enjoy your music.Battery life, I don't know, as I use it only 3 or 4 hours a day, and I really don't keep track.One last word, IT IS made of plastic and kind of fragile, if you are going to put it in your backpack under several books, it might no be the player for you.
For $11 it's perfect for listening to Giants games which is all I'll use it for.
Got a Canon Pixma printer with a new computer system. It prints nice enough, but it goes thru ink like Foster Brooks goes thru Foster's Lager. Print about 20 pages and the low ink sign comes on; print another 20 or 30 pages and it's time for another overpriced cartridge.Junk!
The pop filter feels like a solid piece of machinery and it does its job well. I do have two minor complaints, though: The first is that the gooseneck support could be a little stronger, although it's certainly adequate if you're not frequently moving the microphone around. The second is that it lacks a proper bracket to fit cleanly with the Blue Yeti microphone. Yes, you can make it work (check YouTube to see how), but it's not the BEST solution. I found a little L-shaped bracket that I attached to the mic stand that works great.
If I read one more review complaining about range, I'm going to scream.These radios provide the maximum amount of power in this class, and fully twice that of the top of the line Motorola radios.That said, I've tested them out to 11 miles on the low power setting, albeit from a mountain top back to the camp site.Car to car, they can go maybe 1/2 mile reliably. In town, think maybe a mile or two, depending very much on what's in the way. Remember that height and obstructions are key in "line of sight" radio.Nonetheless, they should be very handy in Europe, where cell rates would be a dollar a minute for our in-family chatter.
Short Version:This looks like a really nice piece of hardware ruined by poor software and installation procedures. I say "looks like" because, after three hours, I gave up on trying to get it set up and returned it. If you get lucky on the initial install, congratulations; otherwise, don't fight it, just return the scanner.Long Version:I am not a computer novice, which worked against me in this case. Rather than install the drivers from the provided CD, I immediately went to the Visioneer website and got the latest drivers. I installed them and hooked up the scanner. None of the buttons on the scanner or in the included software worked although I was able to scan from another image handling program I have. I tried uninstalling and then installing from the CD. This failed miserably (error messages on the install and no longer able to scan from anywhere) so I checked out their online support. I found a "clean uninstall" utility (shouldn't the standard uninstall be clean, I wondered) which I tried out but still couldn't re-install. I finally found a manual procedure for the "clean (not) uninstall" which I followed (open registry, wreak various forms of mayhem, cross fingers, reinstall) with no better result. Finally, I decided this was not worth the pain. There are plenty of good scanners out there with software that actually installs. Maybe next time they will spend more than 5 minutes on their installer.
I purchased this TV tuner as a stand-in until I buy a new TV. It works just fine. It was pretty easy to install. I was watching TV on my laptop within 15 minutes of opening the package. I have a Dell laptop running Windows XP Pro, 1 GB RAM, USB-2 Port. I did not notice any slowdown in my laptop performance when I watched TV and opened other applications at the same time.The picture quality is... well... as good as what you would expect for the price you're paying. It is a bit grainy for my analog TV signal, but perfectly viewable. The sound was OK too. For me, that was good enough.I recorded some TV programs and played them back in Windows Media Player. Worked just fine. I have not used the ATSC tuner, so I cannot comment on that. But it seems people are pretty happy with the digital broadcasts.All in all, this product delivers the goods.
I own a ADVC-100, which is a similar product to the ADVC-50 but with more features. The quality of captured analog video with the ADVC is better than another popular analog capture product, the Hollywood DV Bridge. I own one of these as well, so I speak from experience. The latter is adequate, but just adequate for importing analog video to Adobe Premiere. The ADVC does so much better, with audio locked to video so that the two don't lose synchronization over the course of long captures (which sometimes happens with my DV Bridge). In addition, the ADVC box is simple and cable connections are snug and preserve the integrity of the connection. My DV Bridge, on the other hand, has a cool looking (arguably) but less functional design. It falls over when cables are plugged into it, and the S-video cable fits only loosely unless I wrap scotch tape around the unit and the S-video plug. The ADVC also has an on/off switch whereas the DV Bridge does not. The latter's power supply must be plugged and unplugged from the power supply with each use. If you're looking for a product for capturing analog video, I have no hesitation about recommending the ADVC ... and especially to those considering the DV Bridge. The ADVC is superior in every way, and considerably less expensive. For a few more features than available on the ADVC-50, you might also want to consider the ADVC-100. I'm happy with mine.
Portable gps, has alot of features; shows gas stations, banks, ATMs, police stations, service stations e.t.c. but with a poor finish. When you get to your destination, you do not know wether to search on the left or on the right of the road you are on.
This mouse is very comfortable, and I really like the two buttons along the left side that allow me to move back and forth between Power Point slides, iTunes pages, etc. The only problem is that, for some reason, this feature does not work with Mozilla, the internet browser I use. But overall, the mouse is fantastic.
I bought this product 3 years ago for my daughter. It has worked great. The screen is a little dim and can only be viewed from certain angles, I read the product info. before buying and knew this.If you are looking for something for a tight space or for your kids this monitor is exactly what you need. However, if you want a better display, then pay the extra cash and buy a monitor with a higher resolution.
W/O alot of space for larger speakers I put these in the back side panels of my convertible. Using a 600W Rockford Amp to Drive them they sound great. I listen to alot of Jazz; and they are great for that.
I have several component and HDMI connections for HDTV throughout my house, and finally got tired of convincing myself that I needed to buy ridiculously expensive cable. While I was skeptical, I went with the reviews, and honestly I have to say I'm pleased. Picture quality is top notch on the connection (HD-DVR and LCD TV). I will say that the sound is not as good as going optical, and I've had to kind of move the cable around in it's connection to get sound better (relatively loose on one end).All in all, a solid cable and well worth the money. I would give it a 3 star for quality - but given the cost, it's definitely worth it - does the job you need.
By having this charing kit I can keep my ipod charged any where. I am a professional clown and I work in nursing homes, assisted living homes, and schools. I have the ipod with me all the time to take the music and dance to everyone. I need to stay charged and this makes it easy for me.
I have been looking for a steering wheel for all of my driving games! Most of them cost around $75.00 and more. All I need to do is drive to the end of the game. Why pay more!!!
They work, they fit great, and the price was right. Not much bass response, which creates an experience of mid range and treble. Probably a great product if you're listening to audio books or podcasts, but for music I would recommend locating another product.
Overall this is a good lens. Affordable, compact and very light weight. IQ is also good and it has great macro capabilities. So, you may ask, why I'm rating it *** only? The reason is because AF when using it as a macro lens is very difficult to achieve and very inaccurate. You need to take many shots of the object moving the camera slightly each time and with luck one shot will be focused right where you wanted. You also need to get very very close to the subject, which is OK when photographing flowers but not as good with insects and other live creatures. The lens becomes attractive more because of its low cost (compared to other Zuiko lenses) and the fact that it can be used for portrait and general purpose photography (keep in mind that a 35mm lens on a 4/3 system is in reality 70mm). Again, recommended only if you are on a budget and want to have a small, compact macro lens without spending a lot of $$$.
This cd case is my fav so far. The cds stay in place and the end sleeves are very durable. I filled it up and the sheets moved along smoothly. It does'nt come with a small inner net or a pocket though. Another good thing about it is it's handle on it's spine and it's great leather look. great cd holder.
I tried resolving this [sound] issue with Panasonic to no avail. From researching and trouble-shooting to actually chatting (during their business hours), I tried it all. There are many references to this issue online; look it up first! I've heard of a mysterious update or fix, but so far it's mostly legendary. I doubt I will go down this street again when it comes to a big money ticket item.
Just wanted to point out that contrary to others posters' experiences, our Sony DVD changer is still doing the job. Have not had any issues with it whatsoever. Haven't played with the zoom to fit widescreen DVDs because we have a wide screen TV that takes care of the presentation.Yes, we'll probably upgrade when this dies, but for now, there's absolutely nothing wrong with this 7 year old DVD changer. Great picture and sound, and plays all CDs/DVDs I put into it (plus MP3 disks).
I decided to finally upgrade to an 'N' Network so that my computers all over the house would not be stringing wires everywhere....Knew Belkin Name for inexpensive but quality products... This is NOT one of them.I got 4 of these along with their N Router...I could not get the network to work, I fought it for 2 weeks off and on, and I couldn't get anything to talk to anything else. All I was trying to do at the time was setup 1 wireless computer about 5 feet away from the router, which was sitting right next to my ISP's Gateway device. Figured I'd get one working then head out to get the others configured. After 2 weeks I gave up, had a friend look at it, and we finally figured out the issue was the adapter was dead. Tried the second one and was on the network in about 5 minutes. When finally done, we had 2 dead adapters, from 2 different purchase points, out of 6 we tried to use.Recommendation is stay away from Belkins 'N' Network devices.Their Tech support is not great as their out-sourced support has a script to follow, and if you have something that isn't on the script you need to unplug your Router and adapter device for 30 minutes, plug it back in and see if that fixes the issue. If not call back with this case number (In other words, I have no idea, call back and get some one else)...
I received this camera a few weeks ago. Since then, I have taken a hundreds of shots and it's by far the best camera I have ever owned.The shots are crisp and clean and the flash works great even though I have not purchased an external flash yet. The speed of the shutter amazes me along with a beautiful captured shot. There are many accessories available, though not inexpensive, well worth the price.Price-wise: A lot of camera for a little price.
Switch periodically resets and drops connections. RMA'd first unit, and new unit does the same thing. No way to determine why it resets - extremely frustrating. D-Link Tech-support is no help and claims no knowledge of this apparently common problem --- no wonder they discontinued this product.
Bought this for use as a second battery. Received the battery in very clean, safe packaging, charged it to the full capacity and tested it...works great. Battery life is long and makes life a lot easier.
The Sigma 28-200mm zoom macro is an excellent lens for the typical portrait or landscape photo. I was a bit disappointed in the macro feature for a couple of reasons. While I realize that no telephoto lens can really take "macro" images, I was used to the 28-135mm Sigma macro that I have for my SLR film camera. A friend does have a 28-135mm for his Nikon digital SLR, so I was hoping to get one. That lens has a macro switch and a image ratio of 1:2. Unfortunately, Sigma no longer makes the 28-135mm lens, at least not for digital cameras. So I selected the 28-200mm macro with an image ratio of 1:3.8 and no macro switch. With my old 28-135, I could use one lens for just about all my photos; I will not be able to do that with the 28-200. Even with these exceptions, however, I do find the 28-200 lens to have very good optics and flexibility.
geat tool, very ez to use and pull cam shaft seal. it make my day a lot less stress out.
Great product for moving large programs and data files between computers. Fast backup of data. Provides easy and secure storage. Easy to set up
As a professional videographer, I need every piece to work perfectly every time. This piece does. Why bother to review something so simple as a 90 degree adapter? When factories pop these out by the billions, bad ones sometimes get through. Not here. I bought three and each works perfectly, noiselessly, every time.Greg Lefevre Media, Cardiff by the Sea, California
Just plug in the USB and use any scanning software and it does the job beautifully. So nice and compact, you can put it anywhere.
Everything I needed for my new system all in one box for a reasonable price. Make sure to buy a capacitor! You'll need one for anything over 1000 watts.Thanks Amazon and thank you Boss.Comes with a ton of speaker wire, all nice quality. You can't go wrong.
In only about 6 months the paint on the keys are worn off badly. About half a dozen keys I can't barely even see! The 'N' which really among all the keys is completely gone! And Microsoft DOES NOT stand behind their products saying normal wear and tear is not covered! So basically I am screwed and they would replace it but it would cost me more than I paid for it originally! I WILL NEVER purchase another hardware product from Microsoft since they don't stand behind their products anymore!
the privacy filter does what it says. although it doesn't totally black out your screen from an angled view, it is dark enough not to be able to tell what you're doing. the only minor drawback is that it decreases the brightness of your screen. otherwise, a great product.
This USB 2.0 external hard-drive was ready to use out of the box. It connected to the PC without any hitches, and the Windows XP Professional OS recognized it as a "Removable Drvie". And the drive is quiet, and the file-transfer speeds are quite acceptable. Overall, I am pleased with this product.
At first, after reading others reviews, i was a little gunsky about paying $39 for a holder. But after looking at a few friends that had holders...i decided what the heck, if i don't like it , i will return it.Well this holder is a rock solid piece of equipment. It works like it is supposed to.........right the first time and with little knowledge to set it up. Just push one button to release the side padded clamps and put in you ipod. The clamps hold the ipod very securely and i have driven more than 400 miles with this holder and never once has it come loose.Once the ipod in in the holder, just adjust the swivel neck and insert it into the lighter socket. Set the radio station to one that automatically shows up on the holders display.......and you're listening to music.I guess it depends on your car or truck....but my Chevy Avalanche has planty of room for this holder and it's not in the way of any controls, cup holders etc. I leave the holder in the socket when i leave the vehicle and take my ipod with me. So it stays put all the time.Just wish they made something like this foa a GPS, what a great seller that would be.
The Polk CSi3 Center Channel has definitely enhanced the audio experience. I had previously installed the Polk 8" ceiling speakers for the front and back channels and this filled in the frontal gap with a touch more base than previously available. I have a sub-woofer to purchase sometime in the near future which should compete the system. I did have to return one of the ceiling speakers for repair without any hassle. Overall, the shopping experience, service and quality of sound isPolk Audio CSi3 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)very satisfying.
I bought this camera after owning a Digimax 130 for almost 2 years. My shots on that camera were limited to 640X480 because the higher resolution shots were blocky and the colour came out all wrong. With the Digimax 201, I was REALLY impressed by the quality of the shots. I take shots at 1024X960 at with the &quot;fine&quot; setting. This is one setting below &quot;Super Fine&quot; but is just right for me. Every review I've read seems to mention the high battery consumption of the camera. I'm using GP PowerBank NiMH 1800 batteries and they're fine. I dont have any problems, even with using the LCD all the time. The camera is compact, lightweight, though does have a slight weak feeling to it. The menus are very easy to understand and use, a lot easier than my older Digimax 130. Shots taken in the dark are suprisingly great as well.The fact that it does'nt record audio on the video is not a factor to me, as that is just a novelty. If you want to record movies, go buy a camcorder. Also, regarding the picture quality, I've used other 2.1 megapixel cameras by Canon, Fuji and Sony and the quality of the Samsung shots are awfully close to the others....In fact, I can't tell the difference on my 0.27dpi LG 17&quot; Monitor...OverallThe bad1) No lens cover2) Flash takes 10 secs to be fully charged for the next shot3) Date imprint font on the pictures is a bit corny and big, but I just disable it.4) TV output would be nice (my old Digimax 130 had that)The good1) Compact and lightweight2) Cheap3) Excellent quality pictures4) Attractive5) Variable flash settings for different light conditions6) Nice pouch
This Is Realy a Great DVD Player. Its In a 95 Chev Astro Van. Kids Like it . Plays mp3, Music CD's and DVD's Great and also cd-r. (No Skipping) driving down the road. It is 12 volt only. Great for rv's. Has remote also. Lot's more to it.
This is an excellent product, so much smaller that the Magellan unit I had previously and so truly a portable item. Very easy to use and with additional useful features (calculator, mp3 player, bluetooth connectivity for handsfree phone use, etc).Excellent!
I'm an "advanced amateur", I've owned photo equipment for 30 years, digital cameras for about 10 years. I generally use a Nikon D200, but have a Nikon D40X as a backup camera. For the latter, I bought this lens.The Sigma 30MM F1.4 HSM lens is a good lens. The build quality is very good, the finish is well done, graphics are clear. It's weight tells me it has few plastic parts. Due to HSM ("Hyper Sonic Motor") it will auto focus attached to my D40X, unlike all other auto-focus lenses except Nikon's AF-S line.Secondly, for a camera like the Nikon D40 or D40X, the characteristics of this lens make it the only game in town. The highest utility of this lens is that one can use it indoors often without a flash due to it's speed (F1.4). This is meaningful 1) in a museum, 2)where a camera flash would bother the subject (animals, kids, grumpy old people, etc.), or 3) where a (reflective) glass panel separates the subject from the camera. For the D40X, or any other dSLR without a camera motor to drive the lens focus, one can only purchase Nikon AF-S lenses; and Nikon does not currently offer a fast lens with this speed. Further, Nikon lenses are generally more expensive than Sigma offerings.I've read reviews (some below) that discuss the sharpness of the images from this lens. A point in response. . . one must remember that depth of field is dependent upon aperture, the larger the aperture (smaller F number), the narrower the depth of field will be. At F1.4, the resulting depth of field won't be as good as it would be at F1.8, F2.0, etc. In many situations, this would not matter anyway.Bottom line, I am very satisfied with the images from my D40X/Sigma HSM combination; in fact, its my third HSM lens for this particular camera.
I purchased 2 of the sdhc cards. However the camera they were purchased for didn't come it was out of stock (not from this company)so I purchased a different camera and these cards do not work with that model. The customer service is excellent. I returned them and they issued me a refund. I will purchase from this company in the future just because of the service they gave. Thanks!
I did. Then I read another review that here that talked about its limited remote control functions, and I got worried. Fortunatly, the reviewer was way off base. The neck strap remote is unique and has volume control, skip, and scan modes. The unit does remember the last song played as well. There is a minimum amount of wires to fuss with because the ear phones are plugged into the top of the neck strap. I'm really happy with this MP3 player.
The Panasonic KX-TS3282B 2-Line Expandable Speakerphone with Data Port is a very nice phone for small businesses. The phone is relatively easy to use and easy to set up. The intercom is the main feature that we were looking for because we did not want to have an expensive system installed. This feature works very well. The only feature that I would change is the display screen. It would be nice if it was adjustable because it is not easy to see when the phone is sitting on a desktop.Overall, it's a fantastic phone for the price and I would definitely recommend it.
This is my first digital camera, however before I purchased it, I did a lot of research and tried the various ones available in the market. Ok first off, if you are not planning to enlarge the picture greater than 8&quot; by 10&quot; [inches], then you dont need a camera with more than 3 MP[mega-pixel] resolution. The greater the MP, the more you can enlarge a digital picture without causing to blur. Just for comparison, the 'old' film [35 mm] camera took a 1 MP picture, so practically with a 3 MP camera, you can enlarge it about 2-3 times without causing it to blur, so make sure you keep that in mind before going for the 8 MP camera. Next, the zoom....consider only the optical zoom of a camera to get a great picture. The digital zoom, is a computer enhanced image, which is not so great.Having said all this, this camera is unbelievable! The results are incredible. It allows you to take pictures in an email mode, which stores two copies of the same picture, one for emailing and one for printing[full size]. Also the flash is quite extraordinary. The best is the result with movie mode. The movie is with sound which is also incredible. However you would need at least 128 MB memory stick to get a 4 and a half minute video. Dont get fooled by the 90 min video advertisement, that is only in VGA mode, and quite unacceptable for viewing or showing it to friends. Other than that, the camera works great, results everyone will enjoy and you will cherish. Sony ROCKS!!
I had ordered a 1300 mah battery from Amazon before and it was delivered as ordered so I later repeated the order. This time Amazon sent me a 1200 mah bettery, which is an O.K. battery but of lower specifications and should have been priced less than the 1300 mah battery (IT SAYS RIGHT ON THE PACKAGE IT WAS A 1200 mah BETTERY). I welcome the opportunity to inform Amazon that they, too, are quilty of a little false advertising. At the very least amazon could have informed me of the switcheroo, if not adjusted the price for the inferior product or asked me for my permission. I just didn't think the thing was worth my sending it back!!!
I ordered this product along with the Direct TV w/ Tivo receiver ... I am still waiting for a representative to call me for my free professional installation. The "see Terms and Conditions" state that I cannot call [the installer]directly, but must wait for this call which should happen in 7 to 10 days after purchase. I could have easily gone to [a local electronic]and purchased these units and had installation scheduled right there, but found a better price here on Amazon. I attempted to call [the installer]anyway, and they gave me a number for an installer used by Amazon, but they could not find me on record (either because Amazon uses more than one installer, or they have not sent my information on yet). Anyway, I am still waiting for "the call," and have sent an e-mail to Amazon requesting help (since I cannot find a phone number to call). At this point, it's not worth it to purchase it through Amazon...I hope I change my mind when this is all over. If it is not resolved soon, I will return all of my items and go to a local retailer.
The instruction manual does not say anywhere that "FORMAT" means ERASE. This is new to me. I accidentally said YES to format option and erased 20-30 pictures.Instructions lacking for the novice....very poorotherwise camera is good/very good
This is a good keyboard in terms of ease of typing, but the wireless range is lousy, only about 4-5 feet with line-of-sight. Further away than that, the behavior is erratic. It has some useful added buttons for controlling audio/video playback, zooming in and out of websites, etc...
INK CAME RIGHT ON TIME AND I AM VERY PLEASED CAME QUICK AND IN GOOD CONDITIONS
The screen and layout is great, only problem i have with the roadmate as if i use it when going somewhere over 100 miles it will lock up and i have to turn unit off and restart which can be a pain at times.
I am happy with the product, not so happy with seller's services, when I had a question I didn't get good response...
Got these bad boys for my iMAC to crank out the tunes from my iMAC loaded with 6300 MP3's at 192 kbps. Perhaps you could get better sound, but these puppies crank out the tunes and handle pretty loud volumes with minimal distortion. Compared to the stock speakers on the Mac, these guys rule!! Do yourself a favor and get these speakers so you can hear what's going on in your music. Then get Derek and the Dominos Live at the Fillmore East, you'll see what I'm talking about!
This is a good quality product that is priced competively with local retailers. I would not hesitate to get this product for my printer.
Either my TV had been set to the proper settings, or I didn't see any changes to improve my TV.Very disappointed in what was accomplished with this product. I would not offer my friends this DVD as it would insult their intelligence in what it's supposed to provide.Would not recommend anybody buy this product.
I decided to look for an external flash, after purchasing my Canon XSi because I was getting so many indoor pictures without enough light. Once I purchase this flash, my pictures improved tremendously. I could not believe how much better the pictures came out. I even to a photography class and received so many complements on the way my pictures for the class improved. You cannot make a better purchase.
Brief background... I'm a networking geek. Yup, set up a network with DMZ, many subnets, routers, firewalls, bridges. At uni I was an Network Security professional, I've worked for CISCO, now I work for one of the worlds largest telco's with wireless networks.I bought this device to extend part of my network. Yes, this device is easy to set up. But give it three wireless users authenticated based on MAC and allocated IP addresses, with 128bit WEP, shared key, then apply small ammount of traffic and the wireless connection drops... dead. 100BaseTx users can continue to use the net, but signal strenght on wireless connections drop from 68-84 down to 0 !!! I.e. the wireless connection dies. And tech support can hardly read their script, they are incapable and outright lie about basic network principles when challanged.Quite a few people have written reviews about this same problem, some have even had their routers replaced... but I feel it is my duty to inform you and save you the headache in case you do get one of these faulty routers.
Very cumbersome software programs and not user friendly.Hate this thing!!!!
I have had a pair of these binoculars for about 5 years now, and they still function well. Optics are good and rangefinder is excellent up to 300 yards, which is about max range I ever use. They work beyond that as well. My only criticism is that they are quite heavy to walk all day with. For that I prefer a lightweight pair of binoculars with a separate rangefinders. However you cannot beat them when out with a 22 with frequent targets popping up.
The product arrived as advertised. My hope was that it would work on a small point and shoot camera with zoom lense. Not so. It is simply too big. Secondly, the drawstring around the lense would work on a fixed lens DSLR, but on a P&S; the lens retracts into the body and the drawstring would slide off.I can see where the Rainsleeve would protect a DSLR camera and I would use it if I had to shoot in the rain. But, if I had a couple thousand dollars invested in a DSLR, it was raining hard and I was shooting for fun, I think I would not trust the rainsleeve enough by itself. I would more likely hide under a roof or, at least an umbrella.
Camera takes very nice pictures and they print out very nice, but the program is way to confusing, returning camera today.
I had my last mp3 player swiped, so I got this used, and it's a good stop-gap until I get a new mp3 player.
This is a fantastic router! I tried another brand first and it was a disaster - dropped connections daily and lots of router reboots. With this router everything just works. No headaches! That's what I like.This product works great! Just follow the instructions on the cd and you will be up and running. However, if you wish to switch to secure mode and are not tech savvy, you may need assistance from D-Link tech support or someone else to configure that part. I didn't have any issues but others may be a little overwhelmed with all the settings. Hey, it's a fully configurable router so lots of settings should be expected. Overall I would buy this thing again! Great job D-Link!
Easy to use right out of the box. Software installation is a "snap" and the USB connection is great. Don't understand why Canon is still using a 1.1 USB instead of the much superior 2.0 (So much faster and better). Guess that's how the price is kept low. A USB 2.0 would change the rating to 5 stars.Had no problem with my first scan on the LiDE 25; results were as you would expect from a unit with these specs.
The Zune is awesome and surprisingly easy to use. The cost and storage space is equal to the Apple iPod, but the video screen is much larger on the Zune--and the graphics are great!!!I highly recommend the Zune media player for anyone interested in buying a digital media player for watching videos.
Thermaltake was a brand I held in high esteem. So when it came to buying a CPU fan for my computer, I did not think twice about purchasing the TR2 M21. Well the first one I purchased lasted about 8 months. Then the fan seized over the weekend and I found myself looking for another fan locally. The selection around town was less than desirable. It was either buy another TR2 M21 or spend $80+. (Hindsight is always 20/20) But I went against my better judgment and purchased another TR2. That was only 5 months ago. Now I am in the market for yet another CPU fan, as my current TR2 suffered the same fate as the first.It is possible Thermaltake's higher end equipment is better quality. However from my experience, I would strong discourage anyone from purchasing this CPU fan.
This kit DOESN'T come with instructions.If your cigarette lighter has continual power with the key off ~1. To keep your place - press the FIRST button to the right of the display window,BEFORE you unplug the cigarette lighter adapter.That's the STOP button which stops the player & remembers your place.Nothing will show in the display window.The stop button will keep your place when there's no power to the player.Further more, it will keep that place even if you open the player, and remover the disc.When you re-insert the same disc it will still start from your saved place.If you change disc the memory is cleared and the player starts over.2. To resume play after you've pressed the stop button, PLUG IN player,PRESS the SECOND button to the right of the display window to continue.This button is two fold, PLAY & PAUSE.It continues were you left off from stopping, or if you DON'T unplug the player,it will pause in place until you press it again.Another difference between the two buttons ~When the FIRST button (STOP) is pressed, nothing is shown in the window.When the SECOND button (PLAY - PAUSE) is pressed, the display flashes the track your on.There are five buttons to the left of the display window.1. First button to left of window ~ slide button opens the case.2. Second button ~ volume up.3. Third button ~ volume down.4. Fourth button ~ P. Mode button ~ this provides two choices.~ First time it's pressed ~ the number "1" appears in the display window ~This is another way to keep your place ~ press the STOP button to turn off player ~when you later press the play button ~ it picks up where you left off.This is also nice if you're powered by batteries & need to change them ~press to show #1 ~ open case, change batteries, CD back in player,press play button & it starts where you left off.~ Second time it's pressed ~ SURF shows in the display window ~of course that randomly plays tracks in various orders.5. Fifth button ~ Sound/Avls ~ With this off the music has the most treble sounds.~ First time pressed ~ SND1 appears in window & the sound has a little more bass ~~ Second time pressed ~ SND2 appears & provides the most bass.A hold button on the bottom of the playerlocks all buttons so the settings can't accidentally be changed.The player sounds great, and the hum of the cassette adepterisn't any louder then other kits I've had.It has good volume, but you do have to turn the radio up quite a bit,and if you don't remember to turn it down when you switch to radio, it will blast you out.This kit is a good value containing the two essential car adopters ~power cord for the cigarette lighter ~ cassette adapter & ear clip headphones.Having bought this to listen to books on C.D. in my truck,I've found it's to my advantage to learn how to locate the buttons by FEEL,other-wise it's an unsafe driving distraction.At night that issue is even more challenging.Some inconvenience's are:No instructions are included.The buttons are the same color as the player.The buttons are located on the side of the player, making them more difficult to find.Disappointing it DOES NOT play MP3.Footnote: When a cigarette lighter has continual power directly from the batteryan automobile key doesn't have anything to do with the power to the player.Therefore the key doesn't have anything to do with the players memory.Of course the key is the power source needed to run the radio for sound.
The tilt mechanism is poorly designed and is essentially worthless. I attached a Vizio 26" TV (16 lbs) and the VM3B won't hold the screen at the angle I want. The VM3B is supposedly rated to hold up to 30 lbs.At first I just cranked the large "Wing-Nut" as tight as I could with my fingers. Then I resorted to using a pair of plyers and tighten it as far as I dare without breaking off the "wings" and it still won't hold the screen. Sanus needs to use serrated teeth in order for the tilt mechanism to work correctly.I've had to resort to wedging a piece of stiff foam in between the TV and the wall to keep the TV at the desired angle.Spend your money elsewhere.
Perfect for the classroom. Easy to clean and pretty tough too.The requirement for me to keep writing so many words is ridiculous... I do not like this mandate.
The first problem that the flexible stem mounting kit solved wasn't even mentioned in the description: unlike the suction cup that came with my Tom Tom One XL-S, this suction device, using a lever method, holds with a death grip. No more having my GPS fall onto the accelerator pedal.Second, the length and maneuverability of the 7" gooseneck allows me the flexibility to bring the GPS higher (above the Bracketron) and closer to me. It's a product that turns out to be even more useful than you had hoped.
I love this keyboard. I was diagnosed with Carpal-tunnel just this year. I was using a standard keyboard and mouse but the c-t got worse. I decided, because I have 14 online college credit hours it was time to do something needless to say I bought this keyboard and it is has reduced the severity of my symptoms.
I'm just now reviewing this item even though I received it well over a year ago. I really like it except for the fact, sometimes you'd have to rely on both of the "Y" cords to power it. But when WD came out with the 80gb Passport...(which I still have & use almost everyday!) I dropped using this one like a rock!
Advantages: Nice and quiet in operation, appears to work as advertised.Disadvantages: (1) Automatic power-off feature works only with USB, not Firewire; (2) Initial setup under Windows works only with Firewire, not USB. So if you have only a USB interface, you must get your hands on a machine with Firewire to change the initial configuration, and if you have only a Firewire interface, you cannot use the auto-power-off feature.If you want to use the disk with Firewire, you can achieve the effect of auto-power-off with a device such as a 6 Outlet Smart Surge Strip.
Product is simple and easy to use. Windows doesn't recognize the Seagate software as being "back-up" software so I keep getting messages stating that I need to back my stuff up - annoying but I'll figure it out.
I have had this cable for about 2 months and it was working great (5 stars) until one day it stopped working (1 Star). All I can say is that it is probably a manufacturing defect that made it quit. I just want to point out that experiences may vary and I apparently received a lemon.
Pros:Very deep & clear bassSupport for MP3 and WMA (HighMAT audio)Big display with 5 rows to display file names and other infoModern lookAUX input (good to connect to DVD player, for example)Cons:Sound lacks high frequences even on maximum EQ settingsNo support for ID3 tags in MP3 filesNo support for playlists for MP3 (I think HighMAT does support playlists)No random play for MP3/WMA files
I have owned this for over a year. First year was fine. After that I started loosing signal for no reason. The only way to get it back was to do a hard reset. Im having to do it every two days. I've heard ppl say try changing the channel from auto to a static channel, that doesn't work, because mine has always been on a static channel and it is still doing it. Basically the router is done. Save yourself a headache and extra $$ and buy a good router or you will be shelling out even more $$ replacing this one every year.
This product is quite nice. The price was right and the performance is excellant. My pictures are comparable to those that I have taken with my 18-55mm Nikor lens.al
I was expecting high tech versatility in disposable camera, but got the lowest form of photos when developed. Not only did the view finder not aim properly, making photos snapshot in undesired directions, the long shots came out dark and cloudy. I had much more success with regular disposables bought over the counter at my local Chevron gas station. Will never, ever, buy again, this one!
It's the second one I buy (first was destroyed by children...) and again I am very happy with it!
I suppose this review will be overshadowed by the other 600+ reviews of this product. Many the the poorer reviews seem to be comments from iPod whiners who would complain about any product not coming from Apple. The others seem to home in on the software interface. The iPod whiner comments are not usually relavent. (I have both products, use both, and like both.) The software problems some have reported are transient, most have been resolved. This being said, there are still software problems that need to be resolved. ITunes, having a few more years to mature suffers fewer problems as of this review, but Zune is indeed catching up.The Zune's sound is slightly better than the iPod's using high quality headphones. The Zune's movies are better than the iPod's (if you can find any -- I made my own to test it). The controls are better than iPod's which are overly sensitive for my fingers, but are still too sensitive. And, of course, the capacity of the 80 Gbyte iPod completely dominates Zune's paltry 30 Gbyte. The Zune has FM while the iPod has an alarm clock. (Big deal.) The 30 Gbyte iPod is in the same price bracket as the Zune. In fact there is little to commend one over the other in terms of performance. The real problem is with their proprietary music sources, iTunes and the Zune Marketplace. Here, iTunes is significantly better in quality control, and significantly worse in quality of the music.Zune Marketplace offers higher bit rates (192 kbps) WMA files both for purchase and by subscription. In contrast, iTunes offers 128 kbps AAC files only for purchase. Zune, however, lacks some higher end labels such as Deutsche Grammophone. It would be good for the marketplace to get everyone on board.The Zune Marketplace has serious quality control problems in their classical line. A sufficient number of albums have tracks reversed. While this may make little difference for, say, a Smashin Pumpkins, album, it hurts when the album has the fourth movement to Beethoven's Ninth before the third! I've run across albums where the tracks appear to be in totally random order. And there are many albums that are simply missing tracks, and others that have tracks that do not belong to the album. One, for example, that I have found has a notice like "I don't think that this one should be here" as a track title.One should also note that a "Plays for Sure" album will not play on the Zune as it plays only unprotected or Zune protected DRM files. (Several iPod enthusiasts have "complained" about this without stating that iPods play only unprotected or iPod protected DRM files.) Even though the Urge store (which is the recommended source for Windows Media Player) is exactly the same store as the Zune "Marketplace," files downloaded from Urge will not play on the Zune, and files downloaded from the Zune marketplace will not play on the Windows Media Player. This means that Microsoft now has two media players which have the same function, look much the same, act much the same, share much of the same software ... yet are incompatible forcing the user to maintain their own music files in two separate and distinct libraries. Bad Microsoft!The music tracks offered are 192 kbps which is significantly better than the poorer 128 kbps offerings of iTunes, particularly when played on high quality sound systems. In general, most people start hearing that content has been "dropped" at about 160 kbps for popular music and 192 kpbs for classical music. Even on the iPod and Zune, the 128 kbps offerings of iTunes sounds dull and muted compared with the same album sampled at 192 kbps and played on the Zune, and using the same sound system. The current move by EMI and iTunes to offer this label at 256 kbps and with no DRM is a significant improvement and the Zune should at least match or better this.So my recommendation? The best I can come up with is to look at both iTunes and the Zune marketplace. (If you can't browse the Marketplace, browse Urge from Windows Media player.) Pick the player that has the best offerings supported by their store. And, if you can't make up your mind, buy one of each like I have done.
This battery is great as long as you identify it as the correct battery for your phone (this particular one looks like 3 AAA batteries stuck together).
These in-ear phones seem fairly durable, and it is helpful that they fit the iPhone without modification. However, the sound quality is way below that of the Shure model at the same price point. I would not pick these over the Shure earphones again.
ordered and installed in a week...much better than waiting for DTV to send you one....and all other retail outlets were sold out....good deal
These speakers were purchased to provide backround music in a dental office. They perform very well, were reasonably priced, and I will purchase them again if my other speakers break.
this is way better than water. i cleaned my plasma screan and my computer screen and it works perectly well.
Like I said above, I am on my second pair of these. The first pair made it over two years of daily 5 mile workouts on an eliptical crosstrainer. Believe me they held up well considring they got sweat soaked almost every day of their life. These phones really bring out the bass beat and are for the money some of the best sounding headphones on the market. When this pair wears out, I will get some more. They are light years ahead of the cheap foam covered earbuds in sound and comfort. You don't even realise you are wearing headphones with these on.
We enjoy our TV but the stand that it came on doesn't fully support the weith of the TV. The TV leaned severely forward when we got it. We took the stand off and put it back on, tightening the screws as much as possible and it helped, but it still leans.
I have multiple linksys routers and this one had two very powerful processors instead of usual one but the performance is terrible. I believe the firmware is full of bugs. The wireless draft.N is unstable as well as my connection to the internet. My connection speed was variable between 10mbs to 10kbs with no apparent reason and I was disconnecting almost every hour. I returned the router and put my old one back and everything is back to normal.
Excellent headphones, I highly recommend them. sound quality is unrivaled at the price. Semi-open back so sound leakage not a problem in quiet environments. The headband design does tend to pull out hairs occasionally. Fairly comfortable to wear for extended periods with glasses, and the "comfort zone" adjustment allows for 3 settings that can alleviate pressure.
This light is great. It works perfectly on my netbook so I can see when typing in the dark. Before I ordered I was concerned that the gooseneck might not be stiff enough to firmly place where I wanted the light, but it turned out my fears were unwarranted. It stays firmly in place wherever I adjust it to. Love it!
I'm very happy with this receiver. The sound quality is excellent and the features are very nice. It's got everything I need and the upconversion to HDMI is a pleasure. Most of my wires and cables have disappeared. Definitely worth the $$ and I believe it's the same model as the AVR-2307 sold in different stores (and the 987 is the 2807).
I have been using this keyboard for a few months now and I really like it. The keys press gently, don't make an obnoxious noise and the lighting is pretty (with 3 color options, I don't think any other brand has that!) I wish it was brighter for nighttime use, but it's hard to fight with the brightness of the monitors :)All in all I'm a very satisfied customer.
I always use "safe removal" process with all my flash drives, but still had to replace this one twice already during about two years. The RMA service was perfect though, they have replaced my first USB 2.0 model with brand new USB 3.0 one, so I can not blame Corsair - things happen. The read speed on USB 3.0 model is pretty good - 32 MB/s average.
I just got this today and I am thrilled with the quality - it has bass! I love the size - nice and compact for my desk. And has a battery option/carrying case for portable use. As soon as my husband heard it, he said "get another one for the motor home"!
1)This is not a world wide charger2)Weighs nearly a pound3) Doesn't charge in exactly 15 mins, you need to hold the batteries in the charger for 10 more minutes.4) only 80% of the battery will be charged, but that should be ok for most of us5) Giving 4 AA 2500 mAh batteries is good, but better ones, 2600 mAh ones can be bought at microcenter.com for 6$ only.6) I would suggest to go for quick-world wide charger. if you are at home, you need not go for quick charger, instead you can buy some more rechargeable batteries.
I had to buy this because Apple changed the connector on the new iPod Nano, but this works even better than the Monster adapter I had before. It is provides a good clear connection. It's worth the extra dollars over other the cost of other similar products.
The Toshiba HD A-1 is an incredible machine, and its reasonable price is icing on an already delicious cake. Watching HD movies via a BenQ 8720 projector with a 120" Firehawk screen is simply amazing -- it's like watching a ten foot plasma set.I was also quite amazed at the way the HD A-1 plays standard DVDs; It's upconversion capability has to be seen to be believed. Soon after the purchase I placed my fairly new Denon 3910 on eBay, as its picture or sound quality just couldn't compete with the HD A-1.You will get to enjoy your standard DVD collection all over again, as the Toshiba's upconverting quality of standard DVDs is on paar with the current selection of Blue Ray movie releases. Seeing is believing!
I am a FedEx Ground Contractor and installed this system in a 27 foot delivery van. It works great and does everything I need. I like the glare-resistant screen.
My unit (the replacement for the first unit with the same problem) "sort of works" like the previous reviewer. Some discs are not recognized, discs that work in all sorts of other players. Sometimes if I open the tray and close it again the player recognizes the disc. The digital track calendar sometimes fails to light up the 17 and or 18. The disc 5 indicator and disc 1 disk loaded indicator also fail to light on occasion.Unlike my Denon AVR-3300 receiver and DVD-2900 universal player, the DCM-380 is a piece of junk and given the sticker price it is quite a disappointment. I hate this player.
Upgraded from DIR-614 - it just couldn't keep up with my family's increasing streaming/gaming demands.DIR-655 work fine for us so far - no dropped connections and signal much stronger than the old one.My problem is with configuration UI - it is straight from last century and very buggy, up to the point been totally useless...A Bottom line - DIR-655 is a good basic router, but if you need advanced configuration for parental control or other tasks look elsewhere
After using a cartridge that did not have true colors I was immediately sent a NEW cartridge. They were very quick to please.The first cartridge was not enclosed or protected by plastic by where the ink goes into the printer yet I did not buy used cartridges. So how does that work?
The only downside to this item is the price but you get what you pay for. Came with sync cable and small Velcro strip so you can mount it to your flash.
I have two new, sealed box, iPod 1gb shuffles left for sale as of 12/24/05. Price $125.00 plus shipping. Email me at classiccamerasus(at)yahoo.com.
Sony monitors have been around forever, but I've been working with different generations of Sony monitors for the past 4 years, and the latest Trinitron is nearly perfect. The image is sharp and clear from center to edge, and if there's any curvature in the screen vertically or horizontally I can't detect it.They also finally got the controls right; a four-direction button adjusts brightness/contrast by default, and is also used to adjust the other settings when the on screen menu is active.A detachable monitor cable would have made this monitor perfect, but it's only a minor annoyance. It's not the cheapest monitor around, but it's a Sony, and you know the Trinitron CRT still will be looking great long into the future.
I have an older model DYMO labeler and use it for lots of things (I've nearly killed it, so it will be time to buy another one soon). This tape is easy to load and use and cheaper than Walmart.
Exactly what I wanted. Packaging was very protective and I absolutely would feel safe ordering parts again. Inexpensive and fast; can't ask for anything more.
optical cables either work or don't... these work great and at a great price. Why spend more? I needed some shorter cables to clean up my A/V array, and these fit the bill nicely
The previous reviews got my attention and this was exactly what I needed and hoped for. I had connected my Ooma to a 5 handset cordless but also wanted to connect it to my business phone which had all my presets, etc. I connected this item directly to the Ooma and then 1 to the cordless and 1 to the business 2 line phone. Works perfectly.
Bought these headphones and ended up returning them after a week. Took a $15.00 loss on the return. The large open air pads made my ears get hot and uncomfortabe. And the sound lacked any bass. Read a lot of good reviews, but I dissagree. Bought a cheap pair Koss that sound great. Gave it 2 stars because the headset was good quality. Not so good sound.
I got a smaller version of this player for myself last year. My daughter liked it so I bought this one for her for her birthday. She loves it. The earphones are kind of cheap but the player works great. You cannot beat the price if you just want something that will play your MP3s with no hassels. Windows XP plug and plays it without any problems. I have not tried it on any other versions of Windows. I may buy another one as a gift.
I was thrilled to find this cute little red CD player for my 3 yr old son. It was exactly what I was looking for. I read the reviews and just had a feeling I should keep searching when I read the comments about the "humming" problem some were having. Well, I went ahead and bought one anyway, and I'm sorry I did. Ours not only hums, but it makes popping and crackling noises, too. Sometimes it stops doing this after a few minutes, sometimes it doesn't. Very annoying!! My son can't listen to his music as he goes to sleep because of this. We don't use it much and will be looking for another better quality player. Though very cute, the Coby CD player we purchased truly is a piece of junk.
just what you are looking for in a great chceep cd player.
I got this unit as a present for Christmas 2001. Nice unit, fast, when compared to my previous handheld. They have been discontinued by Compaq, so there are not a whole lot of places selling them. But if you can pick one up for under [price], it's worth the price.Yes, it does not have the color screen of it's more expensive brothers. But it also doesn't have the shorter battery life. It also uses all the same accessories of it's big brothers.I got mine to replace my Palm IIIe. I added a Compact Flash adapter and the upgrade to PocketPc 2002. I use it to read my Email, keep my schedule, and listen to music as an MP3 player on planes when I travel.I was already using MS Outlook XP as my PIM manager on my laptop and desktop, so it took all my settings and schedules and imported them without a hitch. And not needing any outside sync program was a cost savings too.Overall, not a bad bargain for all those features.
Great system! I have had another one in my bedroom for the wall plasma about 3 years. Bought another for the new home theater system for the living room. If lightning comes anywhere close this unit will cut off everything in milliseconds. The old surge protector I used to use would not even see the surge this unit sees.Protecet your stuff with a quality protector not one of those supposedly protectors. Monster is good for protectors but save your money on those expevsive cables.Old Pilot
I bought this to add to my current 802.11b network. I have advanced technical knowledge, saint like patience when it comes to troubleshooting small office/home networks, and provide technical support as part of my job.My current Trendware PCMCIA card took 5 minutes to install - including the 128 bit WEP encryption - and has been running smoothly for over one year. I wanted to expand my wireless network and bought the WUSB11.I spent over 2 hours (my saint like patience) trying to get this WUSB11 to connect to my existing network without success. I then called Linksys tech support (the only thing good I can say is they provide 24 hour a day tech support). After one hour they told me my router was the problem (US Robotics 802.11b) - yeah right.I took the Linksys back to Best Buy, exchanged it for the Microsoft MN-510 (USB). I was up and running in **5 minutes**. If you don't have a Linksys Wireless Access Point/Router, I wouldn't touch their products.
I have an IBM laptop and a docking station. This mouse and the other Microsoft Intellimouse on the docking station I have react differently to the sensitivity settings. The 4000 is very touchy but not hard to get used to. The middle scroll button does not have any click to the wheel so sometimes you'll find yourself clicking sideways or rolling when you are trying to middle click. I find this is a problem when I'm trying to pan with Mappoint or Autocad with the middle click.The box says the battery lasts 6 months for most users. I think those people leave the mouse in the box and never use it. I am on my 3rd AA battery after two weeks. I have learned to turn it off when I'm not using it by either placing the USB dongle back inside the mouse or pushing the button to open the battery slot in the back to save battery life. On my first two sets of batteries I had left it on 8-10 hours a day. I thought it would save power when I was idle, but I guess it might have been bouncing around in my truck.It's a good mouse, but not great.
These headphones are ok, but they look cheap, since they are, and I didn't notice much difference in the sound quality from my sparkplug's to these. I couldnt wear these for more than an hour without them hurting my ears, but for the price you could certainly do worse. Honestly though, if your willing to go to in ear headphones, go with the spark plugs, the are better at noise isolating, fit better in your ears, and I really cant notice a diffrence in sound quality + they're like half the price.
When received, the package had been previously opened. The circuit board was so warped it looked like an arc and would not go in the slot. All the memory chips were snapped in half while still attached to the board. It would appear that the item might have been a previous return and got swapped with a defective part. Whom ever pulled the order and shipped it never opened the package and looked at the part or it would have been obvious to its failing.The return was simple but it took a while to get my refund. Almost 2 weeks.They are on my personal do not buy from list.
My daughter is very happy with this toy. The only thing I don't like about the website this toy is for that one or the other way they are pulling the money from the parents pockets teasing the kids with some disabled features forcing to buy new products that have an access code to them and unfortunately an expiration date.
The SanDisk SDCZ2-512-A10 512MB Cruzer Mini USB 2.0 Flash Drive does not work on my Dell Win2000XP Home Ed. computer. The computer has Admin Privelges could this be a problem
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I've heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn't too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I'm trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn't happen all the time during low light or night time.Additionally, the internal reflection isn't only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).I'm actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don't have any filter for your lens.
For some reason, Amazon is marketing these things with the 505 reader. They only work for the 500, so do not waste your time and money. Sony has not yet released one for the 505. You need to check the same thing on the covers as well...if they are for the 500, they will not fit the 505. Otherwise, I am sure they work just fine with the 500...just don't make the mistake!
I have semi-mixed feelings about this player. The one upside is the price per gigabyte. It's close to the lowest in the industry. The sound is average and the software isn't much buggier than average for an MP3 player.On the downside the dinky 90 day warranty tells all about what Creative Labs thinks of the quality of this product. Mine died after just after the warranty gave out and I won't buy another. The second weakness is the directory structure. Everything goes in the root and is simply sorted by ID3 tags.Finally there is no support for any lossless file formats such as FLAC or APE formats. Lossless music makes all the difference in the world to those that prefer quality over quantity. With all the sleek 1GB flash players on the market, that's really the only reason I can see to have a player this bulky. I think I'm just going to wait and save for a Cowen X5 30 to compliment my iRiver 799t.
I bought this about 3 years back when i had a Sony camera & I used 512 MB Memory stick Pro & Pro Duo cards. Later, I got a Canon SD 700 & now I'm using a 4 GB SD Card. I also have a Motorola Phone with a Micro SD Card. This has always been handy, saved my camera battery, and allowed me to copy files to my devices.Pros:1. Accepts all Memory Stick (Regular, Pro, Duo etc)2. Accepts all SD Cards (Micro, Mini, 4 GB etc)3. Has not broken with Rough Use of 3 years, although it feels a bit flimsy4. Fast USB 2.0 Transfers5. No Drivers required5. Looks just like a thumb drive & can impress your friends when you show them that this is a memory reader.Cons:1. Cap comes off easily. I lost this in a week, but this does not affect the performance or durability in any way2. This blocks the adjacent USB port, but this can be overcome by using the USB extension cable that is included with this product. Or use a USB hub if you want more than 3 or 4 USB devices connected to your PC at all times...
This wasn't what we expected - it gets very low quality reception and it is difficult to use. There were no instructions with the equipment when it arrived, not even how to use it. It works, but we aren't completely satisified. I wouldn't reccommend this product to others.
I thought this cable would be a good deal, so I bought two initially. They came in the mail very promptly, and I immediately tried one of the cables to connect my laptop to my HD tv. The sound quality was pretty good, but the image quality was very poor, and there were green specks all over the picture. I haven't tried the other cable yet, but I don't have very high hopes.I got what I paid for... A cheap cable that transfers audio/video. I wouldn't recommend this cable for any professional use, but I'd snatch it up if you're just showing a slideshow to family or want to set up an extended desktop for your laptop, but don't mind poor image quality.
I make my own original Gospel songs and I make my own CD cases. This product have been a great help to me. And if you are into giving and receiving gifts, then check out: [...]
The HP M8 series Intel Core 2 based media centers are solidly built and beautiful machines. Based on all standard components these machines are easily upgraded. I installed an nVidia 8600GT and a 550watt powersupply as well as a larger harddisk with absolutely no problem. The integrated remote and the great wireless keyboard and mouse make this a great media center connected to an HDTV (media center - fancy that!).Anyway, don't believe the articles about not being upgradeable. It's no less upgradeable than any PC based on standard components, it's solidly built, good looking, and works great. My only negative is I would have liked to see it be cable-card capable.
I purchased the cover when I ordered the fish finder. I like the cover very much. It fits snugly and protects the product while I have the fish finder on the shelf or in transport. It's a handsome looking product as well.My grandson found that it made a pretty good drum on our last outing. After his drum solo I checked my fishfinder and it was still scratch free and worked perfectly. BTW, I do not suggest allowing your grandchildren to use the fishfinder and cover as a drum. LOL Kids will be kids.
What an AWESOME camera -- I can't say enough good about this camera. It is so user friendly that we purchased it for my 70+ year old parents for Christmas, and they are already using it to sell things at online auction sites. Resolution is EXCELLENT, ease of use is exceptional, and you cannot beat the convenience of just popping a disk into your computer and pulling up the images -- WHY would anyone waste their time (and more importantly their money) on those digital cameras with dumb &quot;smart cards&quot; that require cabling into your computer and all kinds of fancy software. The Sony comes with respectable software, but I HIGHLY recommend purchasing PICTURE IT software -- it is ideal for use with this camera. If I had one criticism it would be about storage space - the floppies don't hold as many pictures as I'd like, but it's really not a big issue unless you're going out somewhere with the intention of taking a lot of pictures and plowing through them later (in which case you just need to take some spare floppies with you). Truly a camera you will buy and be enjoying immediately.
Not a whole lot to say. It's a cable, the sole job of which is to transfer data. It does that. Ridiculously expensive for something that probably cost a relative pittance to manufacture, but at least it works.
I purchased SanDisk about 2 months ago and so far I am very satisfied with its performance. I was looking for a chepear alterantive to Ipod as I am not an avid music listner and SanDisk was the just the right product. Loading music on it is real simple using Windows media player. Battery life is excellent. I also use it to tune into FM channels while at gym or when I want to catch up with days news at work. The FM reception is quite good for something this small without an antenna. I even have dropped it atleast on three occassion and so far it seems to work just fine. Touch wood !!Overall a great product for its price !
1st one I received didn't work which meant I had to send it back and go buy another card elsewhere for a special event. Otherwise, once I received a new card it seems to be working well.
When I first bought it I was SO excited b/c I bought it in Pink (my favorite color). My interest soon faded. The battery is VERY weak. I get about 6 hours of battery life instead of the advertised 18. Since it's internal, it's a little hard to replace. And sometimes the click-wheel freezes so I'm stuck listening to the same playlist until it decides to work again.
We thought this would be a great idea for our 7-year-old girl who loves to sing. It would be a great idea if it worked. The disks play fine but no matter what we did, you could barely hear voices throught the mic and what we did hear was delayed, like an echo. The remote was difficult to navigate, very poorly made.We have searched high and low for a karaoke player that works. We thought this was the answer, but the search continues.We are sending this one back! At least Amazon makes it easy to return!
Does what it says it does, the build quality is fairly rugged, and overall I'm very satisfied with the product.
I bought the Acer for my desktop and was totally blown away at the brightness and resolution of the inexpensive monitor. Of course I was upgrading from an old HP 17" monitor that had the brightness turned all the way up and still could not see dark areas very well. So I may be a little naive but I love this monitor. I would recommend this product to anyone in the market that is on a budget. I am a fan of Acer from now on.
The camera body itself is pretty much perfect for the price. I think the big contest in any of these reviews is the included kit lens, which is pretty okay. It's not a L series by any stretch of the imagination, but if you're comparing it to those lenses, may I also suggest a higher-end camera -- this camera kit is meant for beginner forays into dSLR, and you always have to option to just buy the body...My recommendation is for anyone who is just starting off with dSLRs, this is a great kit to grow from and the lens (while not perfect) will give you a fairly decent normal to light telephoto range. If you've used Canon EF or EF-S lenses and own some already, I would recommend going body-only unless you need this specific range.
As I wrote inmy feedback e-mail, this battery des nt fit the charger or camera, and an e-mail to the seller remains unaswered. help.JLD
little flimsy but in all works great much better than sony's high priced one with a fast zoom impossible to work with.
I have had this for 3 months and waited until I got a more capable DVD player to post a reivew. I use this between my DVD player and Samsung LCD HDTV, and it works great. I needed the longer cables to route through my cabinets. I use this cable to go directly to the TV and I use a Coax audio connection to go to the AVR (my AVR does not have HDMI). Connections are snug, construction appears to be of good quality, with adequate strain relieve. I will definitely look to buy these again when the need arises. Everything is set to run in 1080 P mode, it also appears all the self discovery and "automagic" HDMI cable connection sensing also works great. Bottom line - it is a cable that appears to be working flawlessly, so I don't have to worry about it or know about it from now on. (the way it should be).
This is a very good quality headset at this price.
For the money and for the size these earphones are incredible. They give you rich bass, nice accurate mids and highs.
It is great wire for the cost. I would recommend it for anyone running a basic speaker set up. It is not as clear as the Monster Cable, but unless you have a low distortion receiver and equipment this is plenty good.
Very functional, highly portable and sizable compared to other ligh-box models and brands.My middle-schooler has already used it to trace human-body illustrations to make a 3-d paper model of thoracic parts. I will use it to display murano glass beads at a Valentine fair at school without needing to worry about being near an outlet or kids tripping over wires. My husband wanted it for checking his 1000's of slides before scanning and storing them digitally. It's the all-time best tool for-the-buck in this family.
the drive works really well, and you can hold it on your key chain so that it's handy at all times. it even comes with the skype program and several games.
I read the reviews of the HD-338D-U2 out of curiosity. I'll simply say that I have had this enclosure for almost two years. I never have used the little disc that came with it because I've backed up the few directories I want manually. I'm a manual reader, so I followed the instructions in it for the physical part of installing the drive in the enclosure. (Although I didn't have to--I've installed dozens of drives.) Mac Tiger OS recognised the drive, (a Seagate 250 GB), with no problem at all. When I recently upgraded to Mac Leopard, again the drive was recognised immediately and operates with no problem. It has been an inexpensive, attractive, well-performing, and well-packaged enclosure, which even came with a small Phillips screwdriver, which I didn't use. :)
While I enjoy using the "Panasonic KX-TCA60 hands-free headset" I have to keep in mind that the unit is made of plastic and not a metal alloy. I also realize that if I were to keep retracting the microphone I could possibly rupture the small wires that are used to connect the microphone to the lengthy connecting wire. Overall the headset has been an asset for I now have hands- free in order to type on the computer or take notes while talking on the phone. Wonderfully clear sound with no static. Would highly recommend this headset to anybody looking for a really good hands-free headset. The price was also very reasonable.
Not too much to say about a replacement battery - except when you can't locate the same one that came with your portable device. Our cordless phone had stopped working because the battery would no longer recharge. I had searched for an exact replacement and could find none.This unit was an easy drop in for our cobra Phone. It also has a 350 mAh rating as opposed to the 270 mAh rating of the original. It has been working for several months now with no indication of a problem - all in all we are very pleased with this purchase.
The fit and finish of this hood is insane... yes, it's just a lens hood, but it goes on and off silky smooth... in a fraction of a second. Really nice... I'm impressed.
This is an excellent case for the IPod, I have a 160GB Classic and it fit great.Este es un gran estuche para el IPod, tengo un Ipod de 160GB Classic y le quedo perfecto, lo protege muy bien y el protector de pantalla es muy bueno.
I was astonished at the low price of the ink cartridge. It arrived days within my purchase (I selected the cheapest shipping possible)and the quality of the ink is just like I would find in the department store. I use it to print photos and it works great!
The router did not work. I sepent over an hour troubleshooting it. when I got to the part of resetting the router to the factory settings I could see someone had already done this with an ink pen (instead of a paperclip) so it obviously was a used part. After resetting it, the unit still did not work. I then had to spend 90 minutes on the phone with tech support who did not speak English for them to tell me what I already knew. Amazon took care of things without any issue but it was a big waste of my time. Had I known I was going to be purchasing a used product I never would have done it to begin with and would have saved myself a lot of hassle.
I bought my camera the day I was on my way to Disney World(Magic Kingdom) in less then 1 hour I was taking pictures. this Camera is simple to use and takes great photos. I love my Camera and I have recommended it to all my family and friends. I think that day I took 120 picture (5 rolls) and all of them came out GREAT!!!!! It was GREAT indoors and outdoors. And the motion setting was great for in the car....
I have run through so many digitals it's sad. From "semi-pro" to the tiniest early Canons, my search for a digital camera that left me feeling good day-after-day, month-after-month has been frustrating. The last digital I truly loved was years ago, the last fixed-focus 2 mp Nikon Coolpix 700. My kids love how I tend to relinquish the season's Canon so calmly, the only good side of the endless search. The last camera to frustrate me was the Panasonic DMC-LX1 with its amazing lens and inability to do much worthwhile above ISO 100. I wanted a camera that would leave me happy with photos taken in situations other than well-lit meadows in the afternoon or coastal tidepools in clear, sharp light. I decided to get the F30 after reading every single review in "dpreview" involving cameras that could be carried in a jeans pocket. That is one of my benchmark needs. I look at the clarity of sample photos in various review sites and test one against another with similar portions of same-setting images, and I decided the difference between the products of higher-end SLRs and pocket digicams was warranted only for maybe 10% of the photographic situations I was likely to want to shoot in, and I can live with the 90% for the benefit of having a camera in my pocket. The F30 has a few issues, notably bright afternoon skylight contrasting with subjects, but its clarity is equal to anything else that size, and when you bump it up to higher ISO settings everything else falls away. I shot a water polo game in the latter stages of dusk a few weeks ago at ISO 1600, obviously without the near-useless flash, and the results were really good. Shots taken on a whim in the living room in the evening, shots into the sunset over the ocean from the cliffs; so many settings are fine with this camera that I feel the so-far endless search is at an end for a while. This is the best pocket digital I've ever owned.That said, there are criticisms. The menus are irritating. With every selection the whole menu resets. There is not battery charger, so you have to plug the camera in itself. There is no reason for xD cards to exist other than corporate competition at our cost. There's no question that it's easier to manipulate a Canon or Nikon or Panasonic in menus, but that's not as important as that the images are good in a wider range of situations with the Fuji. I couldn't get the shutter speed above 1000 in any manual setting while shooting into a sunset the other day, but when I went into Auto it went up to 1800 and 1900. Oh well, Auto's ok.I've wanted to find some camera maker concentrate on something other than ever-larger megapixel capacity for years since most people have no use at all for anything larger than 3 or 4 mp, and Fuji finally has. I don't need anything larger than 6 mp as I don't print too many poster-sized images, and I love the low light capacity just as much as the review sites said I would.
Easy to carry and lots of room for your Canon CP Printers.
This fan is great. I basically purchased it to use when on my treadmill and so far I love it. It has 3 settings of operation and I have found that the lowest one does the job with enough power to keep me cool. It is extremely quiet and has a swivel option so it can rotate back and forth while working. It is made of plastic so if you are looking for something with substance to it, the material may not be what you are expecting. In fact when it did arrive, one of the grills did sustain a crack during the shipping. Amazon however, being the great company they are, shipped me out another one right away after I reported it and they included a pre-paid shipping label so I could send the damaged one back.All in all, I am very satisfied with this product and highly recommend it!
The only comparable cans (same price range) I've owned are a set of Grado SR-60s, So I will compare to those. I use them solely with my laptop, and find no appreciable difference between the SR-80s and my SR-60s.Firstly, these K240s have a wider stage than the Grados, and clearer midrange. I'm not a thumphead, so that works for me. 20 hours of burn-in subdued the initial high-range harshness beautifully (I started Itunes at song-1, placed these headphones in a drawer, and let them "listen" for 20 hrs). I prefer symphony-like bass, for lack of a better description, and lightly adjusting my Itunes or Windows 7 EQ brings it out sufficiently for me.Those who say the Grados are painfully uncomfortable don't realize that you can CAREFULLY bend them out to a relaxed fit (I say carefully because once you've done so, you cannot bend them back without risk of breakage). Even so, the K240 is far more comfortable - amazingly so.I am disappointed in the lack of power in these K240s. I'm running a Little Dot MK-II 4-tube headphone amp, and with all volumes on maximum I'm not consistently reaching volume levels that I should (some yes, most no). There again, my music source is a late-model laptop with SRS "Premium" sound (for what that's worth).I am also concerned about the future of this thin K240 cord compared to the beefy one on my Grados.PROS:ComfortWide sound stageClarityCONS:Lack of power with laptopThin cordAll things considered, you'll be hard-pressed to find better quality for under $100, probably even $150.
Works as stated.Easy set up.Responded as quick as the original remotes - better than my factory TV remote.Get rechargeable batteries for this remote - uses more juice than most normal remotes, but not a huge deal.Can't find a better priced remote that does all this remote does.Program specific buttons with ease so you can have every feature of your original remotes.
The strap works great on the camera. The quick disconnects are secure while carrying the camera, but it is easy to remove strap when it is not needed. The order came quickly, which made it possible for me to give as a gift.
Excellent for the price. Good clear sound,but not compleetely noise cancelling. Comfortable to wear. The extremely long cable must have a purpose. It often gets in the way, but one gets used to it. A very good buy.
This is the second one I bought of these goodnecks--this one was for my father in law who has a Sirius Stiletto. (I love Siriius radio, but the mounts that come with them stink--if the windshield gets too cold or too hot the mount simply loses all suction and falls off, but this isn't about them.)It's a long enough gooseneck that it can reach across long dashboards ( I have a Nissan Murano) and it's also flexible enough that you can put your radio, gps, radar detector, etc. within good reach. I installed mine about a year ago and it's still exactly where I put it; it has stayed stuck to my windshield over of the bumpy potholed streets of Brooklyn and it has not budged even through the frigid New York winter and the sweltering summer. And it comes off easily when you want it to by releasing the suction with a lever. It will bounce a little bit over rough roads, but you can get around that by resting the goosneck on the dash or something solid, (mine is suspended in the air) but I've never found that to be a problem. The bracket that physically attaches to the your electronic device is fairly universal and should fit most satellite radios, gps units and on. And the price is right! My advice if you're on the fence...get it!
We have had two different units now and both displays became pixelated for no reason. Unit is completely useless when this happens. DO NOT BUY!
A bit heavier, wider and much longer than my old reliable EF 75-300mm lens. Obviously it has the same &#34;reach&#34; but the Image Stabilizer makes all the difference in the world. It comes with two mode selections, 1 for stationary targets and 2 for targets in motion. I played around with both when shooting a plane that I could see the colors but no detail. I used both modes to shoot the target. Later when I brought the images up in iPhoto, with Mode 1, I could see the plane's US Navy side markings with a very slight blur. With mode 2, all the plane's markings came in so clear I could now read the tail letters, an amazing difference. Same result with birds I shot flying around some evergreen trees and power lines. When they were stationary, Mode 1 gave me some great shots. I used the lens to shoot two basketball games. Overall I'm very happy the results, most action (fast-paced) photos were clear and the lighting vibrant. I experimented with both the AF/MF functions, with my 75-300mm by best distance shots came when using MF, so far with this lens, the best distance shots are coming with AF. I have a Canon T4i and used the AF function to video birds, planes and sporting events with mixed results. This brings me to my one and only &#34;CON&#34; with this lens, the Image Stabilizer makes a &#34;ton&#34; of mechanical noise in a serene environment, although with sporting events, I hardly notice it. Shooting video using the onboard mike amplifies the noise (worse than wind). Reading reviews and blogs confirmed to me that this is a normal function so I'm learning to ignore it when shooting images and do workarounds when using my camera's video function. Well that's my review, I love the lens and I am satisfied that it is a worthwhile upgrade over the 75-300mm.
I bought this for my Dad in Rhode Island. It was delivered quickly and the set up was easy. However, it does not answer calls originated from outside Rhode Island. It picks up and then disconnects. I confirmed this by trying to call from Virginia (where I live), and on trips to Maine and Massachusetts with both land-line and cell phones. The user guide did not address this issue so I went on the AT&T Customer Support web-site and asked if this was a malfunction with the machine, or a known problem: I received no reply. I therefore won't recommend an item that will not answer calls from out of state and of which the company ignores legitimate questions from customers. Most of all, the lack of customer service support will lead me to keep away from AT&T products in the future.
The Canon ImageClass MF3240 is a decent all-in-one monochrome laser printer for home or even for home office. Actually I only need a copier, scanner as well as a printer, I did not set it up for its fax function. I am happy with the overall performance of this printer so far. The only bad thing is the price of the printer dropped after I have made my purchase.
Audio as clear and crisp as I have ever heard. Works well anywhere in house. Not quite as comfortable to wear as I'd hoped.
TV is hanging like a computer this is the worst thing that can happen to a TV.Picture is fluctuating between color and balck & white.No auto tuning of channels. If we have 100 channels then you have to adjust manually 200 times.Worst customer service from view sonic.My suggestion is never buy view sonic tv.
I bought theses wireless headphones because I wanted to be able to walk around my room without the constraint of a wire and still be able to hear my music. These headphone have allowed me to do that. I think they are impressive with only a few drawbacks. The clarity at high volumes is a little distorted but that is to be expected with a wireless device. I walked around my buidling to test the range and at about 100 feet I started getting distortion and loosing the signal but I was expecting that. I live next to a airfield so there are a lot of competing signals and there are a lot of cordless phones in my area but so far everything is good. I believe I got my money's worth for my first pair of wireless headphones.
I have found the reviews of this product very helpful to determine how good this is and it is infact right. I am extremely happy with this one. The laser is very great and also the setpoint software that comes with it.
I'm pleasantly surprised how easy this camera is to use and considering the low price, the quality is outstanding.This is my first digital camera so I wanted something simple, but decent, and cheap.It takes great pics outdoors and the flash is all you need for wonderful indoor shots.
Great universal player at an outstanding price. Upscales to 1080p for brilliant picture quality. Audio output is fantastic. Far better than anything else in the price range ($80). Playes a wide variety of media. This is a slam dunk - Superior to the oppo. Buy this unit - you will not regret it.
Most other reviews have touched on the major points of the iPod nano, so I just want to make a few observations:-Yes, the iPod nano is almost disturbingly tiny, and you'll definitely want to get a case of some sort to keep it in lest you lose it or accidentally swallow it.-Yes, the 4 GB version is probably a better buy if this is going to be your only MP3 player. But if you have another, larger one the 2 GB will do just fine if you just use it for the gym, the bus ride home, etc.-The headphone jack on the nano is on the bottom, as opposed to the top- that doesn't make much sense to me, but you get used to it. The "hold" switch is very tiny as well.-The sound is great.-I was surprised at how well photos turn up- the screen is about the same size as the screen on my digital camera, but photo resolution on the nano is *amazing.* Although, a zoom feature would have been nice.-While the sticker for this iPod says $199, expect to pay *much* more for essential accessories. My older 20 GB iPod came with an AC charger, but newer models don't- there's $30-40 right there. And virtually all cases for this are outlandishly expensive- I paid $29 for a sport sleeve with an armband for gym use, and that was one of the cheaper ones. And it's not just Apple gouging customers- most third party accessories are just as expensive.I've complained a lot, but when all is said and done, the iPod nano is a really cool product. (By the way, I'd recommend white over black, because as another reviewer said, white hides scratches and smudges better.)
These binoculars gather more light than any others I have ever seen. I used my nephew's to go Monument Valley, and had to have a pair for myself. I am totally pleased with them.
I have been using Tiffen filters for more than 20 years. They are reliable and their customer service is superb!
Was looking for a versatile storage method for all of our negatives from the 90's, and this is it. Able to fit a whole role of 24 on a single sheet, thin and lightweight.Will definitely recommend to others, and shipping was fast too!
Voice quality is clear in both directions. The headset is comfortable. I use it for all my calls, but I have only had the headset for about one month so I cannot really comment on durability. So far so good.
Works great I have it for a very long time and it still works so i guess this is the flash card you are looking for
I'm thinking of buying an SB-400. Just a headsup for those in my situation: don't waste your time reading the numerous reviews of other flashes here. There are plenty and I wonder why. Maybe I should review my Yong Nuo YN-467 here, I'd fit right in.
I have not gotten to use the monopod yet but it looks to be strong, easy to use and a very good addition to my equipment. I am just waiting to get my camera back so that I can try the monopod out.
I've been watching this fire pit for months now. Finally, my bfriend surprised me with it and I absolutely LOVE it!! The illumination of the moons and stars are beautiful in the evening! We live in a development where "burning" is prohibited. However, b/c this came with a grill (to cook on) and a screen, we were allowed to use it. It is also very nicely sized. Several people can sit around it. It calls for 5 lbs of sand to be put in the bottom of it before burning. Just a note- we used more than this b/c we felt 5 lbs barely covered the bottom. The sand is used to prevent long term damage from ashes. We also bought the cover advertised with it, to protect from the weather. Just a note on the cover- it can't be latched around the legs with the screen on. Only one latch can be used if the screen isn't taken off. All in all i love the fire pit! I just wish the cover that was advertised with it was a little larger! Also... if you plan on cooking with the fire pit - you need to burn in it 3x's prior to cooking!!
This has got to be my favorite portrait/low light lens. I first got the 50mm f/1.8 (Nifty Fifty), I loved the bokeh it produced but was annoyed at the cheap build quality, terrible focus ring design, loud and slow auto focus motor. I was told that the 50 F/1.4 would solve my problem if money wasn't an issue.I'm so glad I decided to upgrade because it was definitely worth it. The bokeh that this lens creates is silky smooth, and it's now a even better low light shooter at f/1.4!If you have the money...don't hesitate to get the f/1.4, it will make you look, feel and shoot like a professional compared to the toy-like feel of the f/1.8.
i have a card reader slot in my computer, but i purchased this to keep in my camera bag just in case i want to download to a computer that doesn't. it works great, but my only complaint is that it's a little bulky. other than that it's a great card reader.
I have tried a few different music players, and this is the best. I was looking for a flash player that would work with Urge and Audible, with a color screen, rechargeable battery and great battery life. This unit fits those needs perfectly. My main use is for audio books, with occasional use for music, so the 2GB capacity is certainly adequate. If your needs are similar, I would strongly recommend this unit. I am not as concerned with the look of the unit, but this one excels in that department as well. The shiny black surface is very attractive (although it attracts fingerprints like crazy), and the screen is very nice. The OLED screen gives it great battery life, while not sacrificing screen quality. I have had bad luck with quality control issues in the past, specifically with different models of Sandisk "Sansa" players. I am having an issue with this player as well, but it is relatively minor, as it only happens occasionally. The issue is that every so often during playback you will hear a brief high-pitched noise, and/or the track will begin skipping back and forth like a badly scratched CD. The issue does not appear to be with the tracks themselves, because you can restart the track and it will play normally. It is a minor issue, because I am sure it will be corrected with a replacement (and if not, I will update this post), and the issue happens rather infrequently (once every few hours of playback). All in all, highly recommended!
JanSport Driver 8 Core Series Wheeled backpack arrived in a timely manner. I ordered it for my niece who is a nursing student. She loves it. It allows her to carry her laptop and her large nursing books.
Disappointed and would not recommend to anyone.
First, the box had handles and was easy to carry (minor to some, but if you've been moving furniture for a week, it's important). Second, stand was already attached, so I just lifted it out and plugged it in. Third, the connections are all easy to find and use. Fourth, (now remember I've never had anything but off brand CRT's) the picture was AMAZING!!!! Fifth, I can't wait to hook up my iBook and start really building my website. Finally, the price is the clincher. $750 for this level of quality. Never heard of Olevia until I went investigating LCD TV's. Now I'm looking to see what other products they make.
this makes for a great stand on my white macbook which heats up every now and then. solid build and cushiony velvet feel on the base.great invention. get you one if you're always using your laptop.
I hate this printer. I have had two of these. The first one decided to break down completely, and Lexmark very graciously sent me a new one. I do have to say, their customer service is great. Unfortunately the printer they sent me was no better. It'll print about two to three pages before it decides to quit, and then nothing you do will make it print properly. The scan function has never been problematic. The copy function, as related to printing, has similar issues. I never tried using it as a fax, but if it won't print, I'm assuming that it won't fax either. The color cartidge is singular leading to a waste of ink when one color runs out.Note: I do use Macintosh computer and software.
This camera is fully loaded with features, and if you are the kind of person that is atracted to change settings for each possible lighting, atmosferic, focussing, and so on conditions for each pic you take, this camera is made for you.If you just want a point and shoot camera (like me) this will also do, but you have to be prepared for the hundred and more pages of instructions and the "easy" menus within menus that lead to menus... be patient, practice a lot before the real thing, and you'll enjoy the thingy....amazing video quality, just like Hi8 (buy an 1Gb stick for 45 mins of recording), excellent picture quality, excellente battery life...
It is not an excellent microphone but it does give good quality sound. i recomend it for AIM users especially.
IT&#34;S OK WHEN ON A TABLE WITH PREFECT ANGLE OF THE MIRROR AND PERFECT DISTANCE TO IT BUT AS SOON AS THE KEYBOARD MOVES AWAY TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT OF TO THE LEFT OR TOO FAR FROM THE PDA AND IT DOESN&#34;T WORK ANYMORE.
I just got this monitor direct from Sony as nobody seems to carry it local. I was lucky enough to see one on display at CompUSA. Everyone else seems to have the old HS93 model. The HS94 is a HUGE leap forward. The response time on this LCD is 12ms. I can't find any other 19&quot; LCD that comes close to this. The fastest monitor I've seen anywhere else is the Samsung 17&quot; that does 12ms but Sony has both a 17&quot; and 19&quot; that manage to pull this off (12ms) and the execution is amazing. No ghosting at all on Unreal 2003/2004. No matter how fast the action gets it looks identical to a CRT as far as how solid and responsive the image is. The monitor has Xbrite technology which is basically Sony's way of making the monitor viewable and bright even in a sunlit room. It works as stated. The monitor is extremely bright and crisp. I actually turned down the brightness to the "medium" setting because it was just overpowering. Colors look as good as a CRT, just brighter and more vivid than the Trinitron I had prior. The native resolution of the monitor is 1280x1024. It does a decent job of scaling at lower resolutions but I'm picky and won't work in Windows outside the native. For games it seemed less noticeable but if you have a card that pushes 1280x1024 at a decent speed with all the eye candy on then I'd run everything as native. It's just an overall excellent product. I tried other 19&quot; LCD's and I just couldn't deal with the ghosting wasn't about to spend $800 for a monitor that looks like you're on an LSD trip when you play games. This Sony has exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it. I'm sure as online reviews pop up, such as TomsHardware and CNET you'll see plenty of good things regarding the performance of this panel.
Before purchasing these blank dvds I had purchased a spindle of Memorex DL DVDS as they were less expensive. Out of the 20 Memorex DVDS all of them failed to burn except for two. Using the same program with the Verbatim DL DVDS every single one of them burned just fine. I know that I won't buy anything but the Verbatim from now on.
It is a good looking router, to say the least ... but it just goes downhill from there. I just wrote a 2 page letter to LinkSys stating my disappointment. I would *never* usually do something like that, but had such a bad experience with their tech support. Setting up a router, no problem. Troubleshooting it when @Home keeps knocking you off? Well, let's just say their tech support said &quot;...I would go out and buy another&quot; after we couldn't get the firmware upgrade to stick.Sad, but true. I'm taking that guy's advice. I suggest you do, too.
The Mitsubishi HS-U748 is on of the best built vcr's made. Simply put it is a work horse. The motor in these 700 series VCR's from mitsubishi are far superior that other brands. They offer the fastest rewind possible on standard T-120 cassette tapes. Rewinding a tape in just 43 seconds. This one also has S-Video In and Out connections so you can see the superior picture quality when connecting to larger screens tv. Also these connections allow you to connect this vcr to either DVD recorders or PC's with S-video Inputs. It plays and records s-vhs and standard video tapes. The remote has advanced search indexing and frame by frame tape search. The one touch automatic recording makes programming and timing recording easy to do. Highly recommended for both picture and sound quality. Durability is its best feature.
Though I haven't yet had the opportunity to open the unit I purchased from Amazon.com, this is only because the drum included with my MFC-4800 (the same model, DR-250) has lasted far beyond the rated 20,000 pages. I expect the one I bought to live up to this spectacular performance, as it seems printer items never deliver the number of pages they have to.
Purchased this cable for my new Samsung 52 inch LCD that I bought from Amazon. Couldn't beat the price. The HDMI cable was OK, and definately worth 10 bucks, but the problem was that the bill I received from the invoice was $18. The vendor was P.C.Universe via Amazon. Contacted P.C.Universe by e-mail with a very NICE inquiry as to the price and was ignored. Nothing-zip-nada from them.I have purchased a great deal of products through Amazon, and this is the first time this has happened.Have always heard horror stories about internet purchases, but have always been lucky. Amazon has always been great to deal with and I certainly will continue to use their service, but "let the buyer beware". Eight bucks is no big deal, but what if it was $500 on the price of a new plasma tv. Hope P>C> Universe got coffee and donuts for their staff, because they won't ever get any more of my business. Eight bucks is no big deal, but when a retailer ignores an inquiry by a customer that is one big fat red flag. But then they do have my eight dollars don't they?Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
I have seen and heard great things about this DVD player. My friend has one and it is amazing, I just ordered one for myself and I strongly beleive that this will be a great investment. Hey you can even play games on it once you get bored of watching DVD movies all the time. Its the Best of 2 worlds in one.
I have been using this monitor for about 1 1/2 years. I am very pleased with it. I wanted something flicker free, clear and that would last for a while.This monitor has both analogue and digital inputs, so I can get the best use out of my new graphics cards.Like many LCD monitors, the viewing angle is not as wide as I would like, but since most of my work is right in front of it at my desk that is hardly an issue.I do not really play many games on it, but the few that I have played have not displayed any significant screen lag (Half Life, Need for Speed).This monitor is relatively expensive, but it seems well built and with the digital connector should last me for years more.
I did not purchase this through Amazon but as a regular Amazon customer I felt obligated to review this product for my fellow "Amazoners." Everything about this product is excellent and worthy of 5 stars except for the radio reception which is ABSOLUTELY horrible. This device is incapable of picking up nearby stations that all the others radios & receivers that I own can easily pick up, and that would be 5 if you include my car radio. Another strange thing is the way it handles some stations. For example, 101.1 and 101.5 are powerful stations where I live. 101.5 is more powerful though. What the radio does for some reason is receive 101.5 on 101.1, 101.2, 101.3, 101.4, 101.5, 101.6, and 101.7, with only 101.5 actually coming in clear. It does the same thing on all frequencies. So, even though it comes with 30 FM presets, you probably will only be able to use about 10 if you are lucky...and I live close by both New York City AND Philadelphia! Again, music CDs and MP3 CDs sound superb, but I also bought this as an FM radio and for that it is horrible. I am very disappointed for a device like this that costs as much as it does. One final warning: Read carefully its dimensions AND weight! This thing is huge and heavy. Don't think you are going to tote this thing around like a "regular" portable radio because that just isn't going to happen. I hope you find this information helpful.
I've had this unit for a couple of years. We use it with a Panasonic Viera TV and a Panasonic blu-ray player. The sound is superb. It really is fun listening to the THX sounds before or after a movie. The FM receiver works very well with good stereo separation and /sn ratio. There is some buzzing between AM stations, but who listens to AM. It has proven to be very reliable and its features quite comprehensive.
The DV-MX1U is a great DVD player and looks great with any LCD TV with it's compact/vertical design. Simple and easy to use, it does the job for a great price. Those with HDTV will enjoy the clear and crisp picture on Progessive Scan. It has Dolby and DTS decoders that give off great sound.I got this unit for $69.99 @ Bestbuy - check there if you are interested in this unit.The one issue I have is the plastic casing that feels "cheap" when you hold it. However, it has a nice design that will look great with any Silver or Black colored T.V.If you're looking for a Basic Progressive Scan DVD player, with great looks and that will save you space - this is a great pick.
Warning: The ATH-PRO700 SV outputs so much power you must lower the volume from the audio source whether it is from a stereo receiver or an Apple Ipod!The bass production is absolutely deep and goes so low that you can actually feel the earcups vibrate on your head when the volume is turned up high (and yet maintaining its sound composition without distortion)! An example of the bass output in the background is from Ciara's Goodies (Goodies album) or Beyonce's Irreplacable (B'Day album).However, the midrange and hi level are a bit lacking and weak in definition compared to other high end headphones. This is evident in Handel's Messiah - "For Behold, Darkness shall Cover The Earth" (Messiah; The Academy of Ancient Music, L'Oiseau-Lyre) where bass singer David Thomas sings the portion "...but the Lord shall arise." At the "arise" portion the note is sustained and the vocal is louder in volume (a feat that can only be picked up by high end studio monitor speakers or sensitive headphones).At nearly 12oz. I can not help but wonder if Audio-Technica incorporated a hidden headphone amplifier inside the headband? They are heavy (yet sturdy) and very tight, making them somewhat uncomfortable to wear for a long period of time. The earcups are round and do not fully cover the ear as opposed to the oval shaped earcups, nevertheless, outside noise isolation is still effective. At this price range you would expect gold plated plugs as opposed to nickel but it does not hinder sound quality.Over all, the ATH-PRO700 SV is superb. It is able to pick up new sounds that could not be heard before in other headphones. In fact, it is capable of picking up nuisances that could be heard in MP3 files. Its strength lies in the Hip-Hop and R&B; sound production due to magnificent bass and high output levels. It does not agree well in the classical music genre because of weak mid and hi tones. That in itself may be a blessing in disguise since exposing the eardrums to a long period of high pitched mid and hi tones can damage the ears.-=+=-
I usually like Sennheiser products, but for the price of these earphones the sound isn't that good. Very poor bass. And the earbuds themselves don't fit comfortably in my ears. I like the style of the earbuds they use in their sport version of this, but the coiled cord in that is a pain.
For anyone who finds themselves in the situation I did:Some additional research revealed that Veritas has licensed Simple Backup to Stomp (know as stompinc on the web). The list of supported drives at Stomp's website does not include this one; in fact, it doesn't include any Sony DVD writer. They do offer a discount on an upgrade to Backup MyPC. The list of supported drives for Backup MyPC includes the predecessor to this drive (DRU-500a), and the software does work on my system. Of course you are still paying for a capability Sony claims comes bundled with the drive ...
I have had this unit for about two weeks. At first it tended to drift, get a bad signal and drift. I discovered something very interesting about the use of this unit. Hold this unit at a 45-90 degree angel and the reception improves greatly. Now it gets nine foot accuracy all the time, when I average a position I can get it to improve instead of jumping around. Apparently (according to my father who was an Electronic Warfare specialist) antennae can be polorized based on the expected use, some for holding level others like this one get a better reading pointed up. In the Garmin manual it actually says this. My father says you should get somewhere around 50% better accuracy then when it is missaligned. I have found this to be true. Now I get excellent fast locks and dead on bearing. Personaly I think this unit can get better then +/- 3 meters in good conditions. I have never had this unit get worse then 45 feet +/- when I could get a lock. I think most bad reviews are based the understandable habit of holding it horizontal and looking down at the unit. Hold it straight up and it works better then advertized.
We used it for the first time last night and the pictures came out wonderful!! Can't beat the price either.
I bought a TomTom 300 in June and I now have six months' experience with it. On balance I like it, but it not as reliable as I would wish; I am not dropping my membership in AAA and its access to good maps just yet.For example, around State College, Pennsylvania, it seems to get confused often; telling the driver to take exits that do not exist on some occasions and failing to recognize established highways on others. I would not recommend a TomTom to someone who lives in the State College area. I live in the Washington, DC area, however, and TomTom is pretty good there, although it occcasionally chooses odd routes to get places. But I recently asked it to guide me to an address in the 100 block of an avenue in Vienna, Virginia, and it took me to the 1100 block instead. Not a big problem in daylight, but it would have been at night. And in Yellowstone National Park it was pretty useless for navigation. It could have taken me through the park as it recognized the main roads, but it did not seem to recognize anyhting withing the park. I could not find any way to put address within the park into the machine, and its Points of Interest did not list the hotels, post offices, gas stations, restaurants or other amenities in the park by name. Oddly, it listed some hiking hiking trails, but nothing else. I wondered if the problem lies in the fact that TomTom is manufactured in Europe.I am not sure about the company's customer service, either. Last Saturday, my TomTom screen froze; I could not turn it on or off. After a long search tedious through the web site, I found telephone numbers for customer service, but they were all in Europe; there was none for the United States. I then called the merchant that sold me the TomTom, and it gave me a number in the U.S. When I called that number, 978-287-9555, an answering machine verified that I had reached TomTom, Inc., but it also informed me that customer service is limited to something like 9-6, EST, Monday through Friday.Since my TomTom had chosen to freeze on a Saturday, I continued searching the web site, and eventually found a place where I could e-mail a question to TomTom. I did, and I am still waiting for an answer on tuesday evening at about 11:00 pm. Happily, the TomTom started working again when I let the battery run out and recharged it. But if I were depending on customer service, I would have been up the creek over the weekend.I like TomTom, but if I were buying again, I would make a real effort to find out if other brands are more reliable. And I am very worried about customer service, should something go wrong. That does not seem to be a priority with company.
The order was delivered on time as scheduled and the product was brand new as expected. This was my first order at Amazon and it surely won't be my last order.
The DB2 antenna is the perfect indoor or outdoor antenna for the hdtv signal (accompanied with a good converter box, read on). This is installed in San Francisco with the Sutro Tower in sight. Because it is less than two miles away, this antenna is mounted inside the garage pointing to the tower (looks like a oven rack that got tangled up with coat hangers so it's unsightly in the living room). The signal comes in strong.Pros: Well made indoor/outdoor antenna. Good price via Amazon through AntennasDirect.comCons: NoneThe match is getting a good converter: Zenith DTT900 via Radio Shack. With the rebate it comes to less than [...]. The converter is easy to use and set up. Very clear picture, good stereo audio, etc. I would highly recommend the combination of the DB2 antenna and Zeneth DTT900 converter.
I have owned my Zune since April. I waited six months to actually write a review to make sure I didn't eat my words. It has worked beautifully since I bought it. I have not had a single problem with it even the installation went smoothly. It is a bit bulky but it will fit in pockets (even in girl jeans).I hated the headphones and bought some Skullcandy ear buds and the sound it awesome. I don't download music so I didn't have to deal with that. I had all my music in Windows Media Player and all of that moved over to the Zune software just fine. The Zune market place sucks but I have found other places to download music.I bought this player also because I use my computer as a DVR and it syncs beautifully with my Zune. And the large screen is really nice to watch TV on the go.Bottom line is that it is a great start for Microsoft and I am excited to see where they take it from here. I just wish they would have had the red one when I got mine but I still love my swamp brown one.
I've been looking for a good filter for my portrait lens and this one was recommended by a blog I follow. I was excited to find it for a good price, and free shipping too! Imagine my disappointment when I realized that every time I used this filter with my lens, the photos had a bluish-green ghost in every image. When I take the filter off, the ghost disappears. Others before mentioned this same issue, so I know it's not just a fluke. The only good thing? Amazon refunded my money without an issue. Great customer service, but awful product!
(I do not have this exact mouse. Rather mine is model 1025 but it looks exactly the same and had similar issues to those reported in other reviews. I succeeded in finding a possible fix and thought that this may be helpful to users of this model as well.)Not to long after I purchased the mouse I had similar scroll problems to those mentioned in other reviews. The scrolling would work intermittently and at times barely at all. I had read that removing the arm that gives the clicking sensation while scrolling would fix the problem. So I opened the mouse to take a look. When I opened it, I noticed that the scroll feature of this mouse is also optical. Not wanting to lose the clicking while scrolling without trying any other possible fixes, I decided to clean the optics. I did this and it actually seems to have worked. I cannot guarantee that this will work for everyone else, nor am I certain that the cleaning is even what fixed it rather than something else I may have inadvertently changed while messing with the innards of the mouse. None the less, I would recommend attempting this before breaking the arm off and losing the clicking.
Loved the idea. Have owned other Kensington products. Have owned other (less expensive) iPod fm transmitter solutions. This one is surprisingly, almost unbelievably bad.Absolutely unacceptable sound quality through any FM station in the car. Absolutely unacceptable signal strength. Consistently over-powered by even the smallest radio/electrical/magneteic field disruption, from power lines, to other cars, to almost anything that emits a field.My favorite feature is the ability to pick up OTHER iPod FM transmitter products in other cars passing by. I get to hear what other peoples' musical tastes are through my own FM stereo iPod transmitter.
I received this backpack from my mother in law as a Xmas gift 3 years ago and I have loved it ever since. Now I am looking to replace it and can't find anything near it in style or function.I travel with a laptop all over the world and I have learned the hard way not to carry shoulder bags. When you're humping it through Heathrow, you'll understand what I mean: It's got to roll or be a backpack. I get compliments on this bag wherever I go. One woman in Atlanta actually gasped when I turned around and she saw my bag, exclaiming " Great bag - where did you get it?"It is very roomy if needed as it expands when you add more to it. It also makes a great foot rest on airplanes under the seat in front of you, so you can lift your legs a bit on those international flights. Lastly, when you get caught with 3 bags (suitcase, purse and laptop), I've found most of my hand bags will fit into the middle compartment, at least as long as it takes to get on the plane!
Note, somehow Amazon saved my review as 4 stars, and I gave it one star. The only reason I gave it one star is that there was no choice of ZERO stars.Purchased the TV online at a great price. Arrived in a very short amount of time, and EGL did an excellent job.I set the TV up as per the directions, and ran the Digital Video Essentials DVD to calibrate the TV properly. This was done during daylight hours, and at first, everything seemed fine. However, when watching at night with a semi-dark room, and dark subject matter on the screen, I noticed what some people have called "black grass" in the lower center of the screen. It is only visible on dark scenes when watching in a semi-dark room.I reseached this problem online, and it appears to be a CLASS problem, that is, everyone of these TVs has that specific problem. Other than that, the picture is wonderful - sharp, crisp, great color and deep blacks. But, once you notice the "black grass", it is hard to ignore and you start seeing it more and more. My girlfriend even commented on it, and she's not very picky when it comes to tech stuff like HDTV.It is "strange" that after numerous people complained to Samsung, they lowered the price of the 46" model to the same as the 42" model. Essentially, admitting they have a problem and should do a recall, but not taking responsibility for their product. If you research this in AVS Forum online, you'll see that no one has been able to get Samsung to fix this problem on their TVs, yet SAMSUNG refuses to replace the TV or give a refund. Luckily for me, the online store I purchased the TV from accepted a return and gave me a refund. In turn, I purchased a 46" Sony LCD TV from them, and am 100% satisfied with that. Buyers beware of Samsung HL-S4266W HDTVs!!!
I purchased this drive 2 months ago. It worked fine for about 3 weeks, then died. It would not spin up. The computer is attached to a high-end UPS, so it was not fried by a power surge. It simply did not spin up one day. I figured that I had bad luck and bought another one. Same story. It worked fine for 3 weeks. I used it today. Shut down the computer. Tried to boot it up again this evening, and the drive will not spin up. That is 2 for 2. Won't ever buy another WD.
I had previously bought a cable that did not work properly, making the picture broken and hard to view. I decided to try one more time and bought this cable. I wish I had done it many months sooner. This cable connects very well. The plug feels secure and snug plugged it in. Picture is great with no lines. This is a very good cable at a good price.
I had a Logitech wireless notebok mouse, but the receiver broke and I needed a new mouse quickly. I bought this thing - what a mistake! The connection between the mouse and the usb receiver constantly "breaks". I have to remove the receiver from my laptop, turn off the mouse (button on bottom is VERY tiny), and then re-connect the receiver, turn on the mouse again, and push the re-set button on both the receiver and then the mouse. SOMETIMES that works. Other times, I have to completely re-boot my laptop.Also, I have gone through three sets of AAA batteries in three weeks.I have rarely written a review on Amazon, but wanted to warn others about this particular item. I am typing this on my laptop and just tried to use the mouse (yes, I still have it - haven't had time to get a new one and sometimes it's still better than my efforts at using the touch pad), and I have to re-connect it again.I wouldn't give this thing any stars, but you have to give at least one.
This is the ultimate in planned obsolescence. These are SLOW and eventually will fail to load even a new DVD. The unit will display "Loading" ad infinitum. (Yes, I've cleaned the lens)Used to be that you bought a piece of electronic gear and it would last for three years or more. I have a Pioneer 60" Projection TV that is running fine after 10 years. On the other hand, I've been through three of these players. At the price, DVD players are just about disposable and that is what I'd call this unit.Two units I purchased lasted only 3 months and the third one about six. Covered by warranty you say? Well, who wants to wait weeks to have the unit repaired or replaced? SONY is not the company they used to be. Never another.
Sorry, this is the same as THE STYX. I have not read this book nor did I order it. You seem to have the wrong account.
I am so impressed by the quality of the photos. This is definitely worth the small investment. I have recommended this printer to my friends and I definitely recommend it to ALL! Please don't even think twice, just buy it.
The first splitter arrived defective as one of the three outputs didn't work at all and you could hear something rattling inside. Return was very simple through Amazon's policy. Second splitter arrived with another slight rattle but still works ok. Image quality is reduced even with only one output connected but I'm ok with that since this is only for a secondary hook-up. Overall, it's an ok splitter especially for the price.
Working on a compact budget, I was looking for something I could use to scan photos, negatives, and slides that would approach quality amateur level.For photo scans, I was impressed by the speed, the quality was average or slightly better than average.For slide scans, I found that if you have an image with a lot of black or very dark space, the scanner/software gets confused and it took several tries to get it right; sometimes, it wouldn't happen at all. Otherwise, slide scanning was fine. Nothing to write home about, but adequate.I've had much better luck with film negative scans. Colors come out rich and detail is fine. The higher resolutions take forever, but the results are worth it.I tried playing with the three different software settings: full-on automatic, pro, and home use. I haven't bothered with the automatic mode, it was too restrictive. The professional setting is more trouble than it's worth, for the most part. Great if you want to play around with colors and such for the fun of it, but trying to use it for color correction was more of a hassle. The 'home' setting works best for me 95% of the time.There are better scanners out there, but for the price, this is a fine little machine.
When I originally received this item I was a bit worried because the box was torn and discolored as if it has been stored for some time. However, the product itself was great and it has plenty of outlets.
Talk about saving money, this toner cartridge performs perfectly (no leaky mess), no issues noted with the print job even when the printer remains idle for days at a time.
This is a small case; it only holds the camera, but it's just right if you want to protect the camera without taking up much space. I also have a larger Canon bag that holds this case plus my other lenses, extra batteries, manual, and cables. Sometimes I don't want to take all that stuff along, though, so this is ideal (I used to have to slip the camera inside a sock!). It's good for travel as you can safely tuck it inside another bag without worry. It also has a belt loop, so you can attach it to a fanny pack if you like.
I got this 3 days after I ordered. The shipping was good. Product was as per the description. Good seller. Would definitely recommend
Looks nice, which is why I bought it. After using it for only two, very long car trips with my toddler we started getting the "wrong disk" error message - and it's out of warranty because it sat in a drawer for 4 months (unused). We only played 3 or 4 DVDs on it and it was treated very delicately. Other issues: Gets very hot, the power button is covered by the headrest mounting fabric case, and even if under warranty you pay shipping fees for something THEY did wrong. I would NOT recommend this unit to anybody!
I cannot get laptops with centrino to connect to the MR814v2 (this is the version that Netgear is shipping now). I've tried IBM and Dell notebooks to no avail. I can get my other IBM to connect but it isn't a centrino. Search on the web and you'll see a lot of other people having the same problem. Tech support for netgear is outsourced to India and it is not very helpful, they'll tell you to update the firmware but that still doesn't work. If this network engineer can't get it to work then it's not worth the hassel, buy some other brand.
Very cool item. I rode with a friend that had one (a 350) and after that I said "I need to get me one of these"! Works very well and can even do handsfree cell phone through it. The speakers aren't very good so if I bought another on I would look to get one with the FM tramsmitter to send the sound through the radio speakers. I think that would be better but the unit does everything else I need. The price was great at a little over $225.00
Do NOT purchase this if you want one with ferrite cores installed, like the picture shows (as I write this). I wanted a firewire cable with ferrite cores installed and stupidly assumed the picture shown was what I was ordering. It wasn't. It's still a decent price and I'm sure it works just as fine as the regular firewire cables I already have, but it's NOT what I thought I ordered.
Some reviewers have complained of poor image quality with the F828. Anyone that is concerned can email me and I'll send you image crops that compare an equivalent fraction of an image taken with the 8 MB F828 to the 5 MB F717. To clarify, I've cropped a portion of an image taken at the same place and time by both cameras in order to make the image small enough to send by email. The F828 file is ~8/5 the size of the F717 and therefore covers the same amount of the cropped image with respect to solid angle. This way, you can judge for yourself. I already have and did before buying - not a bad idea when plunking down a grand.
A friend of mine had gotten an Eclipse I keyboard and was raving about it, so I tried hers for a couple of hours, liked it, and ordered the Eclipse II. It was great the first couple of days, then it was freezing my system continuously soon afterward. I thought I'd see if it was my system, or the new keyboard causing the issue so I connected my old trusty keyboard back up again. Immediate improvement and the system hasn't locked up since I disconnected the Eclipse II. I love the concept, loved the backlit keyboard, but the product is faulty, unfortunately. I will buy another backlit keyboard, but it will not be a Saitek.
I received these phones and they worked fine after a couple of days and then the right side stopped working for some reason. Yogi Computers immediately upon return with RA number they gave me and had the replacement pair within a week of my returning. Great Store would buy from this merchant again.Sincerely,Mark Allison
I like this product very much. It is very easy to use and much like regular windows.
I got mine at least 6 years ago for just $200 from an apple dealer... It was the best purchase ever. Great sound - we used it at a party in a room that was 65' by 70' and it filled the room no problem... Remote was accidentally washed in the pocket of my jeans and I was able to reset it without trouble. It's easy to set up and it's somewhat portable - I move it between my house and my outdoor kitchen... Love it!
I live in California where they allow people to be distracted talking on cell phones while they drive but make it against the law to unobtrusively mount a tiny GPS unit like the Garmin i5 on the windshield. I guess the cell phone industry makes larger political contributions than the GPS industry. Anyway, this friction mounting kit seems to work well although I haven't tried it under really bumpy or rough driving conditions (and hope I don't have to). It looks just like the picture, is fairly heavy so it stays put on the dash, and the GPS unit attaches easily. I bought mine from Amazon and they shipped the right model, unlike the other reviewer who bought from Office Depot. In my opinion this is about as good a solution you can get for a non-permanent attachment. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the price is high. The retail price is ridiculously high and thankfully Amazon had it at a good discount but even with the discount the price is too high. I notice Garmin likes to do that with all its accessories since once you've bought the main unit, you're roped in with the other stuff. At least this item is sturdy so it should last as long or longer than the GPS unit itself.
This works great. I downloaded the map update with no problem using this cable. A great price and a great item.
We have this camera for about a month , occasionally use and it work well for us, mainly for our little daugter, draw back: no flash light, not real good at night, picture quality is ok.
The VCR in my old Panasonic TV/VCR finally broke after about ten years and I needed a new one, so I decided on this. I've had it since October and everything seems fine with it. The screen is nice and big and the DVD player is so great that I don't even use my old one anymore. If you're looking for a reliable TV with a built in VCR and DVD player, you can't go wrong with this one.
This mouse was a breeze to pair with my HP DV-6000 laptop. Battery life so far seems to be better than the normal wireless mice that I have used, especially given the 2-3 hours a day use that it gets. The convenient on/off switch on the bottom helps save juice even more. Tracking is excellent, no jumpiness, and the feel is quite nice. It's almost the same size as a normal mouse (just a hair smaller than the desktop versions of Microsoft's offerings), and the design and construction was definately geared towards mobility. It comes with a sleek neoprene zippered bag/sleeve, so as to not scratch up the signature Logitech matte finish. Oh, and amazingly enough, it pairs with some smart/pda phones (Cingular 2125 and the 8525 are the only ones I've used).
This creative is awesome, i completely destroys the Ipod, i know from past uses of an ipod. However ,although this item is good i have two downsides to this product.1. The size of the mp3 is a little outrageous.2. The reset button on the bottom is a pain, you have to you use a little pin to get it.Otherwise this is an awesome player, all my friends go crazy over it it when they see it. It is a definite buy if your looking for something better than an ipod. Also the music quality is awesome, i havent heard a single crack in th music, but for better quality you should get new earphones the ones the give are not that great sony has very good ones. but anyway also the video quality blows the Ipod video out of the water, it actually feels like you are in the movie theater (kind of). It is a must of your thinkning about buying an Mp3 with video and music capabilities.
This product did everything I had expected. Cox cable had no available option to control their remote control/cable box that is stored in enclosed spaces. I was able to control my Cox Cable Box that was stored in a closet with other electronic devises. I would recomend charging to full capacity before use.
I needed a few chargers for my iPhone and I decided to go with this product. The charges felt poorly made right off the bat but i wasn't going to return them after paying so little. The charges worked for about 2 weeks then would not charge. I would not recommend these chargers.
Three in one: TV, DVD, and VHS. Each one costs the same price as these three together here, and they work great.
Great price, shipped fast. Made the job of installing a replacement radio in my 1998 Ford Explorer quick and easy. Thanks.
I have had this coffee maker for 14 years and it has been great ! The electrical cord died at 9 years and after 14 years the connection in the base finally did the same. It makes better coffee than the drip style. Great old fashioned quality. I just ordered another. Thanks Presto. Good Job
All in all this is a great GPS unit. this unit was awarded 2006 GPS unit of the year. Highly recommended for field geocaching. It dates all cache finds. I use the internal compass all the time. Trip routing is great and it auto-corrects if you make a wrong turn. I only had one lock-up. Power reset is all it needed. Garmin has the best email tech support on the planet. The only thing I would like to see is an upgrade on their topo mappinng software.
Not much to say about cables. But the shielding is heavy, the construction and design are excellent (no easily broken tabs, etc.), and they just plain work -- as of course they should. The price was so good on these, we bought many extras, in different lengths.
you really want to charge almost a $1000 for $300 speakers two years ago? Wow! Icant believe it. You should be ashamed of yourself!!!
Flip Video Camcorder: 60-Minutes (Black)Does everything it claimed to do and has a great picture for the price. It is as easy to shoot the video as it is to play back. Good Buy.
I debated for a long time whether or not to purchase an Apple Ipod or this Creative mp3 player. I am extremely pleased with my purchase... and the deciding factors involved the FM radio and voice recording features. I really don't mind much that the Ipod offers more accessories because Creative will most likely catch up in the near future... but that wasn't a priority.
A sturdy case. It does what it's supposed to do, which is to securely hold 72 DVD's or CD's. There appears to have been a slight design change as the handle that's shown in the picture is no longer there. None the less, I'm happy with it and have ordered another one.
I love the sound quality and the looks of this cute little thing, and it takes a lot less space than my old boombox. The only drawback is the difficulty of tuning the radio. It took me 20 minutes of patient maneuvering to finally reach the station I desired. I preset it pronto to avoid having to repeat the procedure.
I really love this printer. It is far and away the least expensive 8-color printer on the market and far and away the best printer at its price point. It is very flexible in that it can be a 6-color photo printer and high-speed pigment ink text printer without changing any cartridges. This is the way I use it. Or it can be an 8-color photo printer. It is also the only printer for less than $450 that will print pure black and white prints using light and medium grey ink. Every other 6 color printer will give you B&W; prints that are purple or peach skewed because they have to make the light and mid grays from light cyan and light magenta. Take a B&W; picture to any store that sells HP, Canon, Epson and Lexmark and try them all. You will be amazed at the difference.Printing pictures couldn't be easier. Automatic paper sensing and the internal machine software give you great results quickly and easily.You can't miss with this printer.PS it will also run on a network or connected to a wireless access point for even more flexibility.
My ex bought this camera for my daughter who is 13 and promised if she could take care of it he would buy her a higher end camera. She's had it for a year now and it goes everywhere with her. It's great to take to school outings with her friends, to the beach, or anywhere else she wants to go. You have to be in very bright light for it to work, but you can't beat the portability. The quality is good enough for her and she posts pics on her MySpace all day long! LOL If you don't want to spend tons of money the first time out for your kids, this is a great option! It holds up to around 50 pics at a time!
Love this new keyboard. The letters are deep black and large. It has an easy touch and so easy to read back. Recommend this keyboard to everyone.
I bought the Samsung 4665 tv and charged it to my Amazon.com Visa Card. It was advertised as interest-free for one year. For the second month in a row I have been charged interst and Chase Bank claims they can do nothing about it. I will pay off the balance this month and cancel the card. This is fraud.
All of the new DECT phones use 6v at the base. It seems the only cordless phones 7v or more are the older 5.8 GHz technology. I put this plate in my wall in December 2011 and when my 2008 phone breaks, I'm screwed. I just sent back a Panasonic DECT phone that wouldn't work with this plate.
I use to own A Voom OTA HDTV tuner and it work great for 2 years, however because the tuner cannot update the software some channels are now datacasting and the Voom STB start to reboot or restart. Which means that I cannot view certain channels in HD.... its a matter of time all channels wil be datacasting...... I purchased the samsung 260 and I am very pleased in the performance of this tuner...The channel guide is great and the channels lock on signal is solid.....for the price this is a great OTA...... Highly recommended
When I first got this tablet, it was hard to install and took a very long time to figure out how to use. It took me a few weeks to be able to operate the pen smoothly, and after a few months it became less sensitive and constantly stopped working all together. It's an okay tablet if you don't want to spend a fortune and aren't using it for anything important, but if you can help it, try buying a different one.
I am totally thrilled with my new deep fryer, but I have never seen a cord like this one. There is no plug with prongs to the fryer just two little bars that attach. It's like it is a magnetic type plug. You have to watch that it doesn't get knocked loose. It really is terrific though.
Great product. Serves my basic needs; don't need any bells and whistles.
I heartily agree with a previous reviewer in many respects. This product should have been a repeat of the utility, lightness, and compactness of the Palm V hard case but it's not. This is simply a clamshell hard case that may be good for protecting the device during shipment, but certainly over-protective for everyday usefulness. It's more like a Palm "suitcase". I also have noticed and am irritated by the rattling around of the device inside the case as I carry it in my shirt pocket or pants pocket. Rather embarrassing to be heard coming down the corridors at my clients' offices...The physical dimensions of this case seem to hearken back to the "tank-like" aspect of the Palm III series. I wanted a quicker up-to-date form of my old slim Palm Vx (with hard case!) after spending the last year hating my Tungsten T. I drop my devices fairly often so have always used hard cases but I'm thinking I'll need to use a leather case and risk the damage for the time being until a better hard case is released.The 180 degree hinge was a much needed feature on these cases but has been implemented rather poorly.
You cant beat these speakers for the $20 price tag. Good sound, any little bit of distortion can be eliminated by adjusting the Eq on your mp3 player, along with the volumes on speaker and your mp3 unit. I have to agree with everyone else about the lack of a sturdy stand. I found that if you use the case and fold over one side and rest the speaker on the case you can adjust the direction of sound a bit better. It also seems to make the speakers sound a bit better (that part might be my imagination lol )
I got this over 3 months ago and I am very happy. Everything arrived as described and in a very timely manner. I was very pleased with all the contents except for the tripod, which is too flimsy, and the camera bag, which is too bulky. Other than that, everything else was perfect!
At first I thought it was a good buy, and I was quite happy. But after 6 months, I wouldn't do it again, if I knew that the machine was not that good/reliable product.I didn't really use this machine so much, I would say I printed about 100 pages so far. The machine did not feed/grab any paper in the 5th month I bought it. So I had to get it repaired. Although, under warrantee, brother paid for the parts but I still had to pay service fee, which is about how much I paid for this printer at the first place. I decided to fixed it anyway thinking it could be my mistakes. However the exact same problem happened again in another month. Now I don't think it'll be worth repairing.Altogether, this is not a good product for me. However, in terms of features, I had no complains. It did everything (fax/scan/print/copy) as I expected it to do. It's just a not reliable product at all..If you are deciding to buy, read all the reviews. The price you pay for it may end up a lot more than you expect. If you really want to try your luck to go for it. Good luck!
Received the product very quickly. It was well packed. Will be using seller again. We have two of these printers and use a lot of toner. The generic toner cartridges just do not wor well in this printer.
I have two of these routers/access-points, both of which were purchased off eBay.I bought the first one in 2007 (it was a WNR834B v1) with the hope that the rangemax feature would give proper coverage in our two-story house. The router is upstairs, and I get good coverage upstairs, but very poor coverage downstairs. I routinely saw 130 Mbps transfer rates in the covered zone.The built in QoS algorithms also worked well - I had aVonage Telephone Adaptorconnected to it, and later had myooma hubconnected to the WNR834B. At the same time, I had three other devices connected to the other ethernet ports on the WNR834B.The poor range was the only complaint that I had about this router.To overcome that, I connected aNetgear XE102 (poweline ethernet adapter)to the router and an electrical outlet upstairs, and anWGBX102 (wireless range extender)into an electrical outlet downstairs. Unfortunately the two stories of ourhouse are not the same electrical phase and therefore the WGXB102 and XE102 communicated erratically with each other very well. My lesson learned was to make sure that the two outlets to be used for the powerline ethernet adaptors are on the same phase before purchasing this system as a solution for poor wireless coverage.Therefore, I decided to purchase a wireless repeater, to repeat the signal from the WNR834B. It was then that I read about alternate firmware available for the WNR834B (DD-WRT). So I purchased another WNR834B from eBay, and reflashed both the old and new routers with DD-WRT. The new router is a WNR834B v2.The WNR834B upstairs that is connected to the cable modem is configured as an access point (AP). The WNR834B downstairs was configured as a wireless repeater. This worked well, with 130 Mbps throughput upstairs, and 65 Mbps for the repeated network. It is expected that throughput will halve for a repeated wireless network. The only problem with this setup is that the repeated network is on a different subnet than the network setup by the access point, so I changed the "wireless repeater" setup to a "repeater bridge" setup. This works beautifully - we have been using it for over a month now.DD-WRT has so many additional features over Netgear's firmware that permit one to fine-tune various options such as QoS and security. The routers seem perfectly stable - and are not overheating even though the transmit power is upped from the default 28mw to 70mw.Anyone who is considering the purchase of one of these routers should consider replacing the Netgear firmware (which works well), with DD-WRT (which works much better!).
the hard drive works great, but the plasticky construction makes it feel very cheap.
I've been reading the bad reviews about this product, and what I see is, maybe the problem is in their Macs. For me (I have a 1.83GHz, 512MB Mac Mini) it does the job great.I'm quite new in the Mac world, and the only thing I've missed from my PC, was the Pinnacle TV card I had on it. It's really handful to have the tv in a window.I was looking for a not expensive option, and I found this little toy! The software (EyeTV2 from Elgato, included) is very nice.
After reading all of these reviews and getting really excited before and after my purchase of these earbuds, I was sure I'd found the best pair of earphones I'd ever own. I certainly paid enough for them. They make headsets for famous performers...and almost every reviewer gives them 5 stars! What more could a music lover want?However, I am disappointed. And I really hate that I am. My earbuds arrived yesterday, and after over an hour of meticulous experimentation with all of the included ear pieces, and finding the best seal possible, the sound was not acceptable for this price range of headset. I could be accused of just not finding the proper seal at this point, but I manually pushed and held them in my ears to determine the ultimate listening experience if they were as snug and secure as possible. They just sounded too empty, very far from "rich"...like something was missing. They were quite clear, but the bass was lacking. And I specifically got the 5's instead of the 3's because of the reviews that said the bass was perfect in this next step up the price ladder.I've never considered myself a "basshead" or even an audiophile, but the full, enriched audio experience which these reviews and the product manufacturers promised was not what I got. My V-MODA Bass Freq earbuds were better (until they shorted out). I listened to Bjork while testing and my Phillips headphones that came with a cd player from 5 years ago that I stored as a lackluster backup were better (but they're almost fully shorted out too). The sound fullness just isn't there. As soon as we jumped in my boyfriend's Infiniti and listened to the same music on his Bose speakers on the way to Taco Bell, I knew that I hadn't just been hallucinating. I kept trying to convince myself that they were awesome, and that I must not be listening correctly somehow. But I think they just aren't that great. A few other reviewers have pointed this out too.Perhaps I should have gotten the Extended Bass model...? At any rate, I just took them to the post office to get a refund.
I have had these binoculars for about 1 year now, and just love them. I use them on whale-watching boats off the California coast (I go about once-a-month). When water conditions are calm, these take off just enough of the shake from the boat to allow for clear viewing of marine wildlife (including seabirds).When conditions out on the water, are less than optimal, they still allow for enough shake reduction to be able to find whales. The lens clarity is superb in my opinion, I have tested some other name-brand, non-image-stabilized binoculars that cost as much if not more than what you can get here, and I don't see the quality being better.
Do not buy Sharp. Very unreliable. My machine stopped working in the first month. They have very few repair shops around the country (if any). For my warranty repair, they insisted that I send the machine back at my expense for repair. Took $30 to ship it!Buy from a brand that concentrates in stereo equipment rather than a wannabe. I learnt the hard way.
This is a decent mousepad and the gel wrist pad does help with discomfort, but it it could have been a bit wider and just bigger altogether. I also would have prefered the actual surface to be soft, foam-like since I'm not a fan of how a mouse glides on the harder surfaces. As for the antimicrobial aspect of it-well I will just have to take their word for it since there's no real way for me to test that out. Also, it apparently extends the life of batteries in wireless mice. Again, I haven't been using it that long to see a difference but so far, no need to recharge. All in all, I think this is a good, solid mousepad, though a bit overpriced.
The brown Zune looks great and works great too! The software is excellent (makes it easy to pull down album art), the interface on the device is great, and I just got finished watching Garden State on my Zune after converting it to WMV from my purchased DVD (you will need extra, although free, software to do this).Don't believe all the negative buzz about this product. As a person who has owned three iPods (1G, 3G, and 1G nano), this thing is superior (and FAR less scratchable).I called Zune tech support to get some help, and I talked to a real person within two minutes. They were actually friendly and helpful, unlike Apple.
I will make this quick, my daughter loves this toy. Not only does she love playing the online games but she loves (with my help) downloading songs. Follow the directions, very easy to do from either a music cd or existing music files on your computer. Some one had posted what site to download from. If you have windows media player, very easy from there. I suggest getting it. This Christmas toy was well worth the money. I would also like to know how to delete unwanted songs, did not see anything in the directions covering that. We have only had it about a week, so I am hoping I can figure that out next. Overall all, great toy.
I used this frame to showcase our vacation pictures. It is a great frame to use if you want that "scrapbook" look for your walls. The quality is far above any others I have found. It has a secure hanger on the back which can be used in the vertical or horizontal positions, and the clips on the side are neat and tight.
If you're considering geting this docking station, Amazon typically has the best prices, but accidently, I came across this item on PC Connection. PC Connection has it for $8 plus S&H. You cannot beat that price anywhere. If overcharging the battery is a concern, just remove it when you're done playing songs/videos
I've had nothing but problems with this printer since the day I bought it. The colors don't even look close to what you see on the screen. The ink cartridges leak everwhere. Blue and yellow stripes print over the image. I've deep cleaned the cartridges, check the nozzles, and done everthing else they recommended but it still doesn't work. As soon as I get enough money to buy another printer I plan on taking a sledge hammer to this one!
I had the same problem - it turns out the card with the external antenna connector is the Orinoco 11b/g PC Card Gold.
I was happy with the price, but I was suppose to leave a feedback a while ago. I totally forgot to. The bx-10 is one of the best models, but when I got mine it was damaged in all ways. Doesn't even look like yhe pictures to top it off. I'm not going to explain what else is wrong with it or else this won't be posted :-/
After reading comments here about resizing photos, I tried resizing to various resolutions and not resizing at all. All worked fine -- crisp, bright, clear, no pixelation. I settled on 800x600, using XnView as a batch processor, just to reduce file size and make room for more photos. I have over 300 on a 1GB SD card, and have only used about 10 percent of the memory.Three little quibbles.1. There is no power off on the remote, so you have to walk to the unit and turn off manually.2. There is no option to organize by folders, or at least I have not discovered it yet.3. The shuffle or random feature does not seem to work quite right. It seems to display two or three photos taken at the same time, then shuffle to something else.All in all, it is easy to set up, the display is all I hoped for, and the price makes it a bargain. Highly recommended. BTW, I also have an ADS 7-inch frame that costs about $25 less. No comparison! The Coby is far superior.
I've been using these headphones with the new iPhone 3G - yes, the headphones lack a microphone and call answer button for phone calls but I would look stupid wearing these around all day for that purpose anyway. What I have been using these for is listening to music and movies on cross country flights and working in noisy data centers. They are excellent for these purposes.In the past I've borrowed the Bose QC2's from a girlfriend on numerous occasions and I really liked them, but not enough to want to pay $300 for the privilege of owning a pair of my own (we broke up, heh!).Other reviews have claimed that the bass response is not as good as the Bose models and yes, the bass is not as *prominent* but Bose engineers the bass to be unnaturally prominent on all some of their products to make the sound appear bigger than the device producing it.Ideally you want speakers to produce a flat response. Over-enhanced bass appeals to many however so if you're using an iPod or iPhone, simply turn on the EQ and select either the "bass enhancer" or "flat" setting. I personally prefer the flat setting since the sound is very well balanced and offers increased bass without being too over the top. Overall, the sound these headphones produce is simply stunning and with the EQ turned on, I consider the "bass issue" completely irrelevant.Noise reduction is on par with the QC2's and I would be very hard pressed to describe any difference at all. Anyone that says otherwise must have incredible ears or a sound studio with testing equipment!Build quality appears to be very solid, attractively engineered, and made to last. The travel pouch and adapters are basically the exact same offering as Bose which I was very happy about since I can throw it in my laptop bag and go without worrying about the device suffering from tangled cables, scratches or getting crushed somehow.The fit is perfect for me. The design is less bulky overall than the QC2's and the ear cup size seems to be right in between the QC2 and QC3 - a nice compromise of size and comfort while still fitting over instead of on the ears. I can wear them for long periods of time without sweaty ears or general discomfort.These are like a version 3.0 of the Bose designs. Audio-Technica kept everything that was great about the Bose headphones, refined things further and then brought them to market at a price point 60% lower than Bose. You should not consider these a compromise vs Bose at all. I'm very pleased with mine and can whole-heartedly recommend them to you.
I am very pleased with this product. The first one I had broke so getting this was totally necessary. It fits very tightly onto the GPS and keeps it secure. Great product that fits onto a Garmin Nuvi 650. Definitely recommended!
I have a new house with arc protection circuit breakers. My treadmill would always trip the circuit breaker, but this surge protector with the extra RFI filter cured it. Very happy with the product
This is one of the older (to my knowledge) Sirius units. I've had mine 3+ years. They are bigger and clunkier than many of the new models, but to me with the larger display and button size it is far easier to use and preferable. I have 5 of these in my family and have not had trouble with any of them. Mine is used in my car on my daily commute and then taken into the office to be used all day in the compatible boombox. I've looked at the new ones and while they do appear a bit more slick and sophisticated, I've decided for now I'll keep what works very well for me. FYI - In two of our cars, I have the unit hidden out of sight in the center console with the antenna on the rear deck inside the car and it works well if you make certain the antenna has a good view of the sky. To me the trade off of a possible very slight degradation of performance is more than offset by the convenience of a totally inside the vehicle installation.
Nice case!!! Very soft and great strap support which is adjustable. Case has a false bottom with a hard plastic piece which allows for storage of cable and the owners manual. This case does have adequate padding and support for a small consumer camcorder and Mic, i.e. DM-50 that will fit snug on the inside top shelf. Wide and Telephoto lenses would need to be stored on the outside pockets. Plenty of room for extra Mini-DV tapes and batteries and filters if you have them.
I had an old Logitech Speaker system that was nothing compared to this system. The picture really dosn't show how big the subwoofer is, it's huge! I actually had to turn down the bass. The surround sound sounds really good and all the options and the remote make really nice features. I am running this system off an X-Fi card but I am sure any sound card would sound just as good through these speakers.
Purchased a 200 ft. Tripp Lite Cat 5 cable... the only problem is, it's not a Tripp Lite cable, it's a SatMax. Can anyone say bait and switch.Cable works, but it's not what was advertised.
These are GREAT for the money! It does not sound cheap and airy, it is secure around my ears and they just rock. Glad I brought them, no regrets here!!
Not quite as big as I expected it to be, I almost wish i would've shelled out the extra bucks for the pro 12 to get a little extra comfort room in the big internal pouch. But, I don't think it would've been worth it an extra $40-50 for that little extra room. Nevertheless this is an excellent bag and It's actually probably better that I went with the pro 8 instead of the 12. It's big enough to fit it all, but small enough to carry it around everywhere and not be too much.This bag is definitely well built and durable, ready to take on the winter months coming up with its total coverage top, 4 clips, a zipper and velcro to keep the top secure. The inside is nice with the dividers and tons of velcro for maximum personalization to any gear you have. tons of pouches, pockets and slots for all that little stuff from memory card slots to cables, cords, cell phones or anything you can think of.So in this nice roomy little bag I managed to fit:-Stroboframe bracket (tight fit tho)-Olympus E-510 Dslr w/ 14-42mm and hood attached (and strap)-Canon Rebel 2000 film slr w/ 28-80mm attached (and strap)-40-150mm lens w/ hood-FL-50 TTL Flash-2nd manual flash-Portable Hard Drive-1 Wireless flash trigger and 2 receivers-Cables and cords-Memory cards, film and any other little things like lens caps.-Small Tripod-Plus plenty of room for little stuff left in the pockets and pouchesThe only thing I've found is that this bag is slightly different from the description in that they must have came out with a newer model that doesn't have the detachable film bag, but does have red flags for memory card slots, check the Tamrac site for the correct version/photo.Overall it is an excellent bag and I'm very pleased with it.
The ink arrived ahead of schedule and has worked without a problem so far. When you print "fast draft" (option available on some HP printers), the colors are not vibrant, of course. Printing at regular speed or "best" results in great color payoff. Saved so much money, so I can't complain at all!
The scanner worked fine for the first month. Then I accidentally left the power on for a week, and the bulb burned out. Not completely, but the light is no longer bright white, but rather a dim neon red and all scans are so dim and noisy as to be unusable. I guess the bulb can't be replaced. What do you expect for [the price], I guess.
I have used other MP3 players and other music management programs like RealPlayer and Windows Media Player and the userfriendliness is much better with Apple. The other great thing about iPods are the number of accessories that are available from both Apple and aftermarket companies like Monster and Belkin.
I love the iPod nano and I got a great deal on amazon
Works great, there is some accassion static if you turn your head just right. Also, they need to be digital. Some of the new tvs do not use the rca connections for headphones.
I have no problems with this static bags. I have 1 internal hard drive in one of these bags. they are good to protect it.
Great and affordable alternative to expensive hdmi wires. I have 5 of these in varying lengths. I have 2 25' ones and they work great.
I've had the radio for about a month, and I am extremely impressed with the quality. The sound is rich, and the controls are easy to work with. So far so good.
Ok so I installed this kit and this was my first time ! But I am running 1100W Boss Audio amp and the two together power my Sony 10" Sub ! So good! I installed all this in my 1991 Chevy s10 ! When I ran my amp wire through the fire wall and it was too close to the exhaust manifold so be careful you run it Far enough from the engine heat ! But it was easy to install and works great!!
The cable arrived promptly and works well. I do notice a little screen flicker on start-up but 50ft is pretty long for HDMI, after the initial flicker, the signal is clear. Great price!
Looked at the alternatives and bought this one. Works great with the TV, but be sure to plug it into the correct output jack. I get some feedback once in a while, but slightly moving the headphones stops that immediately.
I've installed this card in a FIC AD-11 motherboard and the system will not do warm reboots under Win98 or Linux (2.4.3 kernel from Mandrake 8.0). Pressing reset does reboot the system and software installation then resumes where it left off without problems. The Netgear site has a FAQ which says that a cure for this problem (an IRQ conflict) is to switch the card to various PCI slots. The combinations that I have tried so far don't work.
This is the first Mp3/cd player I have bought and I think this one is great.- It has great sound quality for mp3's and normal cd's- The volume is a good range- It reads all my mp3 cd's perfectly- the display is big enough for easy searching for songs or displaying everything else(song title,how long song has been playing, mp3 info, etc.)- The search function is easy to use, it displays by directory and lists the songs that are in it- The radio works good and gives clear sound- The top seems kinda flimsy but it works good(just dont drop it)- it comes with headphones that work good, it also comes with 3 memorex 80min blank cd's.I think if your looking for a good mp3/cd player for a good price, you should get this one.
This is my second one. I also have a new 16mb flash player. I bought this one because of the capacity. But my first ones HDD died after 1 year , after the warranty was up. So if you buy one get the three year protection plan from Amazon. I believe Creative know about the HDD problem as it is very hard to buy a new one of these anymore even from Creative. Creative are cheaper and better than Apple, especially if you already have your music in MP3 format and do not need to but it.
I enjoyed this player for a little longer than a year, and then it stopped working. It spins ok, but says "No Disc". Seems like the laser burned out. This appears to be a common a problem with these Sony units.
I don't try a lot this because by his lack of potency, and other stuffs, I sold it and bought the DI-624, real quickly. that is a real piece of art.
SD cards are dropping in price on a daily basis it seems.I don't like to use too large of a capacity since my tragic event at Disney took place. I had a 256 card and an error happened on my camera (which I have since trashed for this incident and bought a new Nikon) but anyway I had over 300+ pics on my card and could only pull off about 40 of DisneyWorld. I cried.So as a suggestion...clean off your Memory cards after each event and don't go for the 512MB or the 1GB cards unless you are putting video on it or etc.Now I am a happy person once again since my hubby's going to take me back to DW to replenish those missing pics!=)
I have had this RCA pro 8x zoom auto focus for about two weeks and it has been a joy doing the basic things with it, it shows a very good picture and it is very light weight, I would like to learn more about it, but I do not have the manual, can you PLEASE help me by getting me a manual, If you need more information about the camcorder just let me know and I will send it to you. Thank you in advance Sylvester Bingham
I have been looking for a GPS for along time when I stumbled on to the specific model. It has everything that I wanted, bluetooth (eventhough this dosen't have many phones to pair with) text to speach, turn by turn voice. Have been using for about 1 month. So far the only thing I don't like is that when your comming up on a turn it dosen't give alot of time to prepare for it. Other than that this is a great little unit.
Gosh, I sure wish Fuji still made this camera. Mine is 7 years old; has taken over 15,000 pictures all over the world, including some extreme shots, and it has always performed wonderfully.I've taken it with me via snowmobile, bicycle, xc skis, snowshoes, Jeep, scooter, etc. I have used it to photograph nature, people, weddings, scenery...It was a replacement issued to me by Best Buy after my Sony Mavica (floppy disc drive!) went kaput. I had the extended warranty, and insisted on a camera with zoom qualities like the Mavica. The Best Buy people handed me this camera for "free" in 2004.It's a workhorse. I use rechargeable AA batteries. My 1st set lasted 6 years; just replaced them. It just keeps going and going, and when I need to recharge, I slip the 4 batteries in the wall charger, and away I go again.The battery hatch is now held in place with a rubber band, as I dropped the camera on concrete last year. : (I wish everything was as reliable as my Fuji S5000. Thanks, Fuji. Well done.
Wow, Nice bright LDC.Good sound, Best with head phones.plays My dvd+ home MoviesPlays mp3's with info on screenover all have used for 4hr's no problems yet.Best part of unit 8.4 lcd just the right size.
What a great idea! My daughter loves the ability to combine her photos and videos with great stories that she writes. You should see what she did with our vacation to Cape Cod! You don't have to be artistic to make a beautiful looking journal. Great activity for doing with her friends, too. How can you go wrong at under $30, the camera is worth more than that, alone.
Gifted this to my husband and he is thrilled to now have pictures to see and show at the tip of his fingers! Very stylish product and easy to upload images. A good gift!
This is a good high quality cover. Well, thats about all that is good.The biggest issue I have is with how bulky it makes the camera. You buy a camera which is subcompact expecting to slip it into a pocket unnoticed. Then you buy this cover from the manufacturer for the same camera and it literally doubles the volume of the camera. That too without adding any useful pockets for spare batteries, memory card etc! I think that is unacceptable.Also, the slot on the cover flap for passing the camera strap is useless and shocking given that Canon designed the cover as well as the camera! The camera strap has this small friction device that lets you adjust strap length. However, the slot is not large enough to let that device pass through. So you essentially cannot pass the strap through the slot.Very disappointing I must say.
I purchased this camera from [another retailer] on close out for... less than advertised on amazon. It works great. the only minor flaws are the small memory card I would recomend upgrading to a 128mb. and the camera don't take pic's if it's not snapped open but after you get used to it you'll have hours of fun toooo...
it is a very nice camera. i have been use it for a yeari love the quality of the photos and my friends love this camera too.the only defect for the camera is: it is little be to thickbut it has a big scream, and a very nice lens.
If you're building a rig, don't skimp on the paste. Stock paste is like stock tires, they work OK, but there is a better option. I used this stuff on my i7 rig I built last year and have no regrets spending the dollars for basically a pea-sized drop you'll use once.Highly recommended.
You get what you expect. Well made. On the big side, because it is so deep. Can handle a medium format camera. Think about one that comes with wheels (next model up) if you are planning on hauling around a lot of gear and aren't very big and strong with a good back.
Product was exactly as described and worked beautifully. There was no problem with lens cleaning prior to fit-up aand had no marks or other prints etc on the lens. The Nikon lens cap fits correctly and securely.
it's really pretty small and just a cheap piece of plastic foam. i may mount it on a larger piece of thin plywood and put padding on the underside to make a bed desk. eh.
As I am still a child, I do not have heaps and heaps of money. Puchasing this product was probably the biggest amount of money I have spent on one product. All I wanted was a good quality, simple music player that would hold around 70 songs. I got all of those needs aswell a bit more. I love my hot pink mini mp3 player and would recommend this to anyone who had the same needs as me.
I bought the player/alarm for my daughters who share a bedroom. The set was easy and the dual alarms works well for them. I also like the manual open CD door--less chance of something breaking when using the CD player.
Knowing Panasonic product as one of the top of the line and having Panasonic's made TV, camcorder, stereo system, DVD changer with movie theater, and even microwave, I was expecting that FZ5 will replace a gap in my portable digital camera lineup that was left after recently departured Canon S2 IS.I was expecting to see solid, strong performer. However, first thing that I noticed with FZ5 that lens is not stable in the barrel and shakes even whenever it is fully extended. Second, this camera had a hard time focusing in low light conditions and even if I was able to make it focus, picture were blurred at high zoom (antishake option was tried in both modes). And third, this camera looked way to light, it almost had no feeling in hands and felt more like a kids toys camera then a real thing.On the positive note, this camera made very good pictures during day light outside. The battery life even though did not impress me was still good and presence of battery level indicator instead of low battery light was also a big plus.I would say that for some begginer who looks for a cheap 5MP camera with high zoom and IS, this would be a nice item to have. For rest of the advance mature photograhers this camera wouldn't not be a real deal.
I purchased this cable to extend my driving force wheel for my playstation racing game. It has worked perfectly!
I was worried a little cuz it was cheap. but working ok. glad i bought this.
What's more to say? It works. It does exactly what it's supposed to, but I wouldn't mind if it started spitting money out one end or something.
Everyones complaints about polk are nonsense got to ur local tweeter store or best buy and here them for yourself and email me at djusc23@yahoo.com and u let me know how good they are dnt listen to all these bums and know it alls.......
headphones are terrific! sound quality is great. a little tight but with a little adjustment they are very comfortable. will be using them at Texas Motorspeed Way in Nov. the stereo mono switch is nice feature. will also use them when I am using my backpack blower instead of just earplugs.
I got this for my Motorola Xoom and it seems to be working great! Just thought I would add this review in case anyone with a Xoom was looking for this type of product.Update 6/28/11 - Just got another one for my sister and her iPad 2. Works great on that as well - best portable stand for the money.
Allows my laptop to breathe and does exactly as described. The bottom "tabs" or "lip" that keeps the laptop from sliding off is not high enough for some laptops; however, if it were any higher, it would interfere with my typing. It is easy enough to modify the product a bit to customize it for your own laptop -- install a piece of foam to double as a wrist pad.
I purchased this purifier and I turned the knob and it broke the same day . I don't know if I just got a bad one or what but it seem so cheap . I guess there was a reason why it was on sale. look for something with a better review. I taught the name would make it a great buy I guess I was wrong.....
All 10 that I bought work fine. Not much to say about a standard ethernet cable! It does what it says.
Being the world's largest manufacturer of digital media (disk drives) made Lite-On a natural for me to get this machine when it first came out. I got a great price but much disappointment.(1) The manual has poor clarity, often not enough to figure out key operations. I'm pretty tech-savvy, so the problem does not lie with me.(2) The machine broke in less than a year, so they sent me another.(3) The mechanical design of the machine is not user-friendly, not intuitive. To perform my basic operations, I had to call tech support, make notes, and later refer to them on matters that could have been better engineered.(4) Tech support was always available (24-7 I recall), and wait times were moderate. They always had an answer.(5) It has worked well for two years since getting the new machine to archive my camcorder digital and old analog tapes to DVD.BOTTOM LINE: I saved a few dollars buying this unit but paid for it many times over with the added time and monetary expense of dealing with its flaws. I give two stars because it currently does its job, but I would never buy another until their consumer products have better engineering and ratings by users and experts. This company excels at OEM products, but they have a lot to learn about the superior human interface required to compete in the consumer market.
I bought two of these gems last week to use in a new Palm T|X. I've downloaded music files from iTunes/Mac, and the SD card works as good as any card I've seen. Tempted to get a couple more at the "bulk" rate.
Bought this for my mom who is older and still has a bunch of cassette tapes.You have to jiggle the tape to get it to go in fully but, it does work.Not the best but, for the price - I can't complain.
My wife wears lots of jewelry and her favorite thing is a heavy gold necklace with intricately braided strands, which collects a lot of sweat and grime (we live in south Alabama). She swears by this thing and highly recommends it.
I bought this for my fixed 50mm f/1.8 II and it works great once attached to the lens. The problem, however, is that there are no threads on the front of the hood for attaching a filter or even the lens cap to. Thus, the hood must be taken off anytime a filter needs to be changed or when you just want to put the lens cap back on! Quite frustrating.
These inexpensive luggage tags do everything as advertised. For the money, and the fact that they don't require a machine, they are excellent. The only issues are air bubbles (if you work to fast) and the fact that these are a tad on the thin side.
OK. First of all I have to mention that the reason I bought this set is because of the mini size radio wireless keyboard.I use it at bed and the light weight mini size keyboard is a lot easier to handle than a heavy full size keyboard, and I also like the tactile feel of the notebook type keyboard.There is not a lot of other alternatives out there, given my requirement.The logitech bluetooth set is 30% more expensive and requires a bluetooth stack to work, versus the gyration just works out of the box requiring no driver to be installed.There are other taiwaness mini size keyboards but they either use outdated infrared technology or are more expensive than this set.The gyrascope in the mouse works but is not exactly a pleasant experience to use.It's rather cumbersome and you'd be frustrated soon except maybe using it to doubleclick-launch a program from your desktop or scroll a page or two on your browser. You'd rather use the mouse on a surface instead of in the air whenever you can.The mouse movement is a lot faster than normal desktop mouse when using on a surface - I guess this is part of the engineering design which otherwise would make the gyrascope too painful to use in the air.The mouse requires regular charging, which is inconvenient. Typical wireless mouse like the microsoft one can last months, so I guess that the gyrascope uses quite a bit of power to operate.The metal charging contacts on the mouse wears off quite fast and you have to make sure that the mouse sits perfectly in the charging cradle otherwise it won't charge properly.Also, the scroll on the mouse behaves quite differently than MS or logitech mouse. It's a lot less sensitive and you need to scroll a couple more times in order to cover as much ground as the MS/logitech mouse does.One last bad thing I have to say about the mouse - I originally bought a used set from ebay and the gyrascope just doesn't operate properly. It turns out that the seller had once drop it on the floor from several feet - so beware that it's quite fragile compare to your typical "low-tech" wireless mouse.There's only one thing I want to complain about the keyboard - the layout. Like the ibm thinkpad, the Fn key and the Ctrl key are misplaced. If you use Copy & Paste (Ctrl-C Ctrl-P) a lot like most people do, it's frustrating that you'll press Fn-C Fn-P all the time - which does nothing.What I do to remedy this problem is to download a freeware program to remap the keys. Note that the Fn key is special that it's only "visiable" to the keyboard, your operating system won't know it when you press it. In other words, you cannot remap the Fn key. What I did instead is to remap the Caplock key to behave like the Ctrl key. A lot of unix users are accustomed to that (older unix keyboard have the ctrl key resides in where the caplock key is), so I'm trying to get used to it. So far it's working out for me.I'd never imagine that I would drop that much of $ for a set of wireless keyboard and mouse (most I have spent on a keyboard/mouse is $50 max) and I'd still rather not if there are other cheaper alternatives.To be fair though, when it says it works from 30ft away, it actually does. I'm now typing 5 feet away from the receiver and the gyration set works wonderfully, while my MS wireless explorer mouse skips from time to time (but still bearable, as I prefer to use it on a surface instead of the gyration mouse, given all the shortcomings I mentioned above).Hope this helps for all potential buyers.
I bought these disks because I particularly liked their colors. They are much better than the popular neon ones. The disks do their job well. I highly recommend them.
Fits 2000 Ford F-250 Crew Cab P/U plug, wires were pre stripped, came with by the book easy to read instructions simple idiot proof.
People without color Palms don't see how it's such a &quot;nicety&quot; to have it. Sure, it's mostly useless eye candy, but once you go color, you don't want to go back. I believe this is the brightest color Palm available, outshining the Handspring Prism and even the m505. However, it also has the least color depth of these -- only 256 colors. This does make a difference if you store color pictures on your Palm.Speed is decent, especially with the Afterburner hack to overclock.The only major problem is that the IIIc tends to have very specific hardware. Don't expect to plug in the Minstrel wireless modem, or to use the widely available III accessories.
Ordered my Nikon D40 on Sunday, received it on the following Wednesday... Great service by Amazon. The camera is exceptional! I showed it to a friend of mine, a professional photographer and he was amazed at the camera (he's a Canon guy) and even more amazed at the price. I have been interested in photography for a long time but haven't had a SLR since the film days. I am having lots of fun with the D40, its hard to take a bad picture when you use the automatic mode. Since I got the camera I have purchased a UV Filter, Remote Control, Gorillapod and a Crumpler Camera bag and have been doing a lot of reading and experimenting.Thanks KenRockwell.com for the recommendation and the tutorials.
I have a VHS-C camcorder and an Olympus Digital Camera. I wanted a small digital camcorder and was exploring Amazon looking to see what was available. I ran across the Vivitar DVR-200 and it looked like it would do what I wanted it to do. Similar products had reviews that complained about the quality of the pictures in low light and other similar issues. I have only used this one for a short time but it does exactly what I wanted and the price is right. Yes, in very low light, the picture is quite dark. You can do some adjustment with your computer's software. Outdoors or in good light, the picture is quite acceptable. Because of the slightly slow number of frames per second, you do have to be deliberate in your panning. I was very impressed that the camera automatically was able to adjust to an object that was in very bright sunlight and in a second or so adjusted itself to show the object in proper color. The 2.0 megapixel digital camera is the same as my Olympus and it is really good enough for most shots. I never really need to print a picture larger than 8x10. I bought a 256 mg smart card and according to the manual I should get several hunderd pictures or about 45-60 minutes of video. I will also get a combination of video and pictures. Uploading into my pc was easy and the software that came with the camera seems improved over my existing software and I deleted two of them. The camera is tiny, works well and is quite a bit better than I feared.If you are expecting a professional level camera or camcorder, look at the price. You won't get professional level or bells and whistles. If you want a decent digital camera, a decent camcorder with no need for tapes at a very decent price, this is a good deal. And did I mention it is about the size of a cellphone? One last thing, I decided that I didn't need an MP3 player or voice recorder as similar products have but wanted to have a product that was devoted to the photography part.
Camera arrived in 1 1/2 days... Everything was in the box and camera installs quick and easy. Camera its self doesn't have the widest viewing angle but for under 30 dollars I am not gonna complain. Would recommend this camera to others. Its a GREAT buy!
Several years ago we had a digital camera that used floppy disks. Since then we have moved on to other digital cameras and the laptop we have now didn't come with a floppy drive. In order to save the pics from the floppys, I needed to have a reader. When this one arrived, I plugged it in to the usb and it immediately worked. I haven't tried to save anything to a floppy on it but it does a good job of displying the pics that are on the disks.
I mounted the Sima Quick Connect base on a Canon 100 monopod.The quick connect plate mounted to an Olympus O-MD camera body.On the O-MD the plate does not interfere with the battery door.The construction of the base and plate is good, and maintains a stable mount when the camera is attached to the monopod.Note that I would NOT recommend toting the camera around while it is mounted on the monopod unless one maintains a grip on the camera; the mounting bolt is 1/4", but anything can break. It would be disheartening to have ones camera crash to the ground. Rather I would recommend taking advantage of the quick release function and remove the camera from the monopod when walking any distance.The unit is light (for those who are not rock climbers or competition bicyclers, those folks live by different standards of what constitutes "light"). The quick disconnect plate adds very little to the weight of the O-MD and I believe can be left more or less permanently; the only downside is that when the camera is set down on it's base the camera does not sit even.I prefer something more substantial for a larger camera (I have a Nikon D300 with battery grip and use a Manfrotto/Bogen quick release system for that system).However for a smaller camera, such as M43rds or Nikon D3100, I think this unit works well. Of course this assumes that a reasonable lens is mounted on the camera - if you mount a 500mm telephoto you may get unsatisfactory results.Regards,Jim
I recently purchased a High Definition (HD) plasma display panel and have been enjoying HD television but have been disappointed with the output from my old non-progressive scan DVD player. I read numerous reviews and opinions on the Samsung HD931 player and thought that since I had a fixed panel display with DVI input that I would get the most benefit from this player.After viewing numerous DVDs since receiving this player I would like to share the following observations: On good DVD material the picture is very good and with digitally produced DVDs, such as "Monsters Inc." and "Finding Nemo", the picture is excellent and allows this player to truly shine.Although the advertising might suggest HD quality output from this player, I would say that the picture quality even with the best quality DVDs is not as good as normal HD broadcasts that I receive over HD cable. There is no comparison of this DVD player when comparing its output with HD broadcasts recorded using HD equipment.Overall I am happy with my purchase and I am planning on keeping this player until true HD DVDs and HD players are readily available. Hopefully this happens sooner than the projected 2007 dates I have read.
Did not get an "Energizer" battery! Received a "Jensen" battery (made by Audiovox). Hope it lasts. Will not try to return given other (one star) reviewer's comments.
This is as good as the expensive ones and if you buy cables that cost more shame on you!Enjoy your savings.
Palm is not posting facts about the m505. The m505 can at times develop a hotsync problem. Users who get replacement devices have limited success with them. I received a replacement device today and the hotsync did not work. Palm has not FAQ's on their web site addressing the problem and generally seem to want to cover it up. Not every one has these problems but more people have them then should.With having Palm cover up these issues, and the only resolution being to use a serial cradle for slower syncing why would you want to buy one?When the device works it's pretty good, a semi-fast processor, back-light is a bit weak, battery life is good. But remember the potential you have for future problems.
Works awesome in my IBM T42 series laptop, great way to get rid of an external adapter. As previously stated, I had to run the no1802.com file to get the laptop to boot, but other than that its been perfect.Highly recommended.
This is my second purchase on this product! These cases are very "under-rated"!!! Very well built and very ergonomic!BUY THIS CASE! I don't do many reviews on items I've purchased from Amazon, but had to give this one a great review!
I had several DVD backups that would not play on my old player but did so perfectly on this one. I have also played avi and mpg files and was thrilled that they played perfectly (although the lack of 1.5 zoom on these files is annoying).5 out of 5 stars in ease of use, installation, support, and looks good even on my old tv.I bought it recently and it came with the latest firmware upgrade so no issues there.
I inserted this product in an available slot and everything went as it was suppose to. 2.0 is so much fast. a 500 to 700 mb file use to take 15 minutes. now about 2. I like the improvement.
HDMI cable works great espically the price was great i once before had purchased an HDMI cable from retail 10 times as much but did the same thing good deal!!!!
Considering that I can get lost in a closet, I invested in a GPS. I love it, and I would tell everyone to get something like this in their car. It makes it possible for me to find new routes to various locations, and to get off the main highway with confidence. I have programmed several driving 'vacations' into the GPS. The drives are more than one day - so I love that I can program a week of destinations into the unit and slowly plot my course along - get off the course if I want - and hop back on again to continue my route.
My wife owns a dance studio. She needs loud sound for both inside the studio and for when she does shows at different venues that either have poor sound systems or no sound systems.We have been looking at the ION for a long time, but were reluctant to get one until we could try it out. Saw them on sale at Sam's Club. Played with it and bought one for $120. This was a significant discount from the Amazon price that was posted at our time of purchase.We are going to buy another one after Christmas. The only negative is the lack of an internal CD player.
This cartridge fits well and does what it should. I wish it didn't run out so fast though, it's really a money-sink, and I'm not even a heavy printer. Ah well, it's what works, so I'd still recommend it!
Great service. Great quality. The headphone fit snuggly but not overly so. The sound is great without the noise reduction turned on; but when you do it merely enhances the volume without distorting it. I like the around the ear set-up better than the on ear arrangement - this might be personal preference but I think the sound quality and sound dampening is better with the around the ear styling.
They work well in my ears. I love the individual packages. I keep some in my jacket pocket so I will have them when I need them, and they are clean when I need them.
Within a month of using this camera it went completely dead as previous posters have said. No matter what kind of battery you use, it just shuts off. I was still in warranty when this happened so HP sent me a replacement and a few months later the same thing happens. It really didn't last long at all and I was disappointed with the quality of the photos. Don't waste your time on this one.
I think these are the earphones that come standard with the ZEN MicroPhoto. I think they sound pretty good for earphones; however, the foam on one of them fell off and I have to go look for it... I agree with Smith ^^ in that the foam thingies come off frequently...Other than that, its a good set of headphones.
I bought the MC3 because I wasn't quite ready to buy a real digital camcorder, and because I currently work overseas and didn't want to worry about power conversion, etc. Overall, I can't complain. As an MP3 player, it's solid. 64MB is a good amount of memory and the earphones are better than most (maybe it's just mine, but the wire for the left earphone is MUCH shorter than the one for the right. strange.).As a camera, yes, the lack of a flash can be annoying, but if you want quality still-photos, you should NOT be considering this product. Even expensive camcorders take lousy photos. Outdoor, particularly long-range cityscapes/naturescapes, shoot pretty well. Anything up close, especially in low light, will come out blurry.I've been pleasantly surprised by the video features of the MC3. There are two settings: high and low resolution. The high setting can capture very clear video, but results in HUGE files. Low-resolution picture quality is ok, but the files are still pretty big - not a very good trade-off. E-mailing videos of either size to friends (a big reason I wanted the MC3) can be a hassle.There is sort of a contradiction when shooting video. Outdoor shots can come out great, but even a small amount of glare can make it hard to see exactly what you're shooting. Conversely, when indoors, the viewfinder might display a clear image, but the final video will usually appear much darker.Software is included to add titles, effects, etc. to your video, but the program is awful. Adding even the most basic title screen, etc. can triple the file size. Functionality is minimal and online support (from the software manufacturer, not Kodak) is a joke. I haven't tried the program for still-photos.The MC3 seems pretty durable, too. I dropped it on a concrete sidewalk from a height of about four feet with no problems, although the batteries did pop out.Bottom-line: this is something you can have fun with, as long as you don't take it too seriously.
I had this product on my wishlist, and my parents bought it for me for xmas. They also got one for themselves, so I was able to see and talk to them for xmas, even though I couldn't make it home. :) I've also had a video chat with my aunt and uncle. It was great to be able to see someone I'm talking to, who's 2500 miles away. :)Although this product is not officially supported on Macs, it does work as long as you have 10.4.something or higher. You just plug it in, and it works. Skype picked it up and started working. It doesn't allow all of the features, cause there is no Logitech supported software for this camera on the mac. But it will work as a basic camera and microphone right out of the box. :) The lack of Logitech support for the Mac in general is why this lost 1 star for me. There is no good reason for them NOT to update their existing software for the mac to support this, but they didn't.One other use I found for it is work. I often go into the office and use the whiteboard with a few other people. Most times, it would be very helpful if other people were in the room, that can't be. So I did a basic test, and was able to point the camera at a whiteboard, and share it with others. At the high resolution, the refresh rate is bad, but it doesn't matter with a static white board. ;)
I have had this for about a month now and let mesay that I am verry pleases with the performance of this product. The surround speakers are pushed nicely by my Harman Kardon AVR 135. The self powwered sub is my favorite part of the set up because i just love loud bass!!! It has its own volume control so you can actually set it for your prefference. This system sounds great and you will be greatly pleased with this purchase.
This product is great, easy to use, and fun to have around. The only down side is the cord that came with it doesn't always work. I have to use my friend's for now.
I decided to write this review while I wait for my CanoScan 4400F to save the document I just scanned. I won't go into the features of this scanner because others before me have done that. Just want to add that this scanner is painfully slow. It takes too long to "adjust the lamp" in preparation for the scan. It takes too long to complete the scan. It takes too long to save to a file after the scan. While all this is going on, I get to watch the Mac color wheel spin... and spin... and spin (the color wheel is Mac's equivalent of the PC hour glass). At work, I'm fortunate to use the Canon all-in-one MP160 ink jet printer-copier-scanner (also with a Mac). It is faster, more intuitive, and less expensive (at our campus store, the MP160 retails for $60). Maybe I'll buy the MP160 and sell this 4400F.03/17/2008 update: I did buy the Canon MP160 and it is great. It scans quickly, saves files quickly, prints faster than any other ink jet printer I've used, and it has a very user-friendly, intuitive menu.
I bought the exact same backpack couple years back, and it's been traveling around with me all over the globe. This backpack is big enough for a 17inch laptop and enough to put a week worth of your traveling belongs in it.Pricey but worth the dollarExtremely durableVery good looking too
I tried using this to connect my PS/2 keyboard and mouse to my iBook. No luck. The mac thought that I had keys held down when I didn't, which made the setup totally unusable. On the package, but not in this online description, it mentions that a Windows machine is required.
I've had this memory in my laptop for 2 years now and it's still working perfectly! Excellent product, great price!Highly recommended!I'm going to stick with Corsair for all my computer's memory!Fast shipping all the way to Hawaii!
It was my 87-year-old mom who first read the review of the Presto-HP Printing Mailbox in the local paper, and much to my surprise, she thought it might be a good idea for her to have one. This, from a grandmother who wants nothing to do w/ computers or email or the Internet. But the Presto email service and the HP Printing Mailbox is the perfect solution, because there's nothing that my mom has to do at her end except read the printouts of emails and photos that can arrive at three specified times during the day. And her family now has an easy way to communicate with her. The Presto service is easily set up and administered online, and the HP Printing Mailbox printer is easy enough for a slightly knowledgeable tech person to set up. Mom has already received emails from her grandchildren and loves this new piece of technology sitting by her desk.
I'm not to far from Chicago (about an hour or so) and I got to say, it works. Yeah, there's some static but it doesn't drown out the music. Yeah, you have to have the volume cranked up loud on your current system, but that's if you have music with low quality. Music downloaded straight from iTunes were lower than music I ripped from CDs (quality difference). This does not get you "bumping" down the block but its clean and loud enough for you and your passengers. Also, you might want to play with your system's EQ (equalizer) before using it on the road. The presets were right on que. 88.(whatever) is the best station to use it on around these areas.Bottom line: It works. Just remember to lower the volume when you're about to turn it off.
I have my Canon D60 (equipped with extended battery attachment), 2 lenses and external flash light in main compartment. A lots of other attachments and accessories fit in the pockets.This bag is for people that take photography seriously and like to have their gadgets handy and well protected.
I really enjoy this camera a lot. Its smaller, light weight, and not too complicated to work. I love it!!!!
this thing is ugly, scratchy, doesnt stay on the ipod and pointless!!!!!! dont buy it!!!i give it -100000000 stars-you dont need to know my name!
This flat-panel LCD monitor offers a large screen for a reasonable price. When set to the maximum resolution (1280 x 1024), it offers a sharp picture with little distortion. Lower resolution settings make the display plain ugly: the fonts look smashed together, unevenly shaded, and ragged, making text a chore to read. Since most will want to set the resolution at its maximum, it shouldn't be an issue.The monitor has both digital and analog capabilities, with good brightness and contrast. The power cable is longer than most, great for people who have their CPUs inside desks or slightly removed. The screen angle is extremely easy to adjust and holds its position perfectly, even in small increments. The "manual" is laughable: the text is written in something like 5 point type, and the illustrations (without text) of how to assemble the base are completely undecipherable. Fortunately, assembly is easy and relatively intuitive.The Samsung is both PC and Mac compatible, although Mac users will need a special connector. (I had the adaptor from a previous monitor; if your current monitor is attached to the CPU with a detachable, non-integrated connector, you probably have it.) This monitor is virtually identical to the 913T.Recommended for the price range.
Terrific li'l gizmo I picked up the other day. Awesome quality with my Visor Deluxe. Daylight pictures are EXTRAORDINARY and darker pictures taken with incandecents are OK, though not near as good. 640x480 is great!
The reason why they don't say this is metal is because the box doesn't say it's metal. I bought it guessing it might be metal. If this isn't metal its got to be the heaviest densest plastic I've ever felt. I believe its metal, probably aluminum. Connected to my tripod the fit is OK although the treads on the Barska could have been better, inital fit wasn't smooth. If I recall there are others commenting about the threads of this same maker elsewhere. The bottom pad area that connects to the tripod has a center triangler shaped recessed rubber pad. Once the adapter is locked down it feels very solid.The other end to be connected to the binocs looks and feels good, rubberized knob and half moon clip that keeps this screw assembly in place. Unfortunately, currently, I no longer have binocs in my possession that will accept a tripod mount to give a full useful review at this time.
This dvd player was worth every penny. For the price you can not beat it and its compatible with everything I need it to be. Made me watch half my dvd collection all over again because it made them look so much better than my old dvd player. I highly recommend this one if you own a hdtv
This iPod was one of the best purchases I've ever made. I usually don't spend so much money on one product, but all I can say is that with all the music I have, it is great to have it all right at my fingertips.
Havent had a power surge yet... so not sure how it will hold up there. However the swivel plug is a great imporvement over the kinds that stick out from the wall, especially for deailing with outlets that are upsidedown.
I bought this pouch to carry my new Kodak EasyShare Z981 [ASIN:B0031RGGFM Kodak EasyShare Z981 14MP Digital Camera with Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 26x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Lens and 3.0 Inch LCD]] in. I am the official pictorian in our family. I am never without a camera. So when my hubby upgraded my camera for Mother's Day, I needed something that was large enough to put my new baby in and protect it from the elements of my purse. This fits the bill for both. I love that I can carry my camera, the connectors and charger if necessary in the same bag. I probably could have gotten the Large size but this fits my needs perfectly. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to carry their camera and accessories safely in a purse or backpack. It is not designed to protect your contents from dropping as it is not very cushioned, but that is not what I needed it for.
I got these things on sale at best buy they were the +R though. The packaging led me to believe that these things could outrun a corvette and make fries too! The first DVD I made from Nero was a project I was working on did not work. My NEW DVD player did not recognize, my xbox 360 (yes they do read burned disks) did not recognize, even my computer the one that burned the disk did not recognize, the only thing that would play it was my old piece of crap dvd player from a million years ago that doesnt even have the remote to it. Plays on most dvd players? Uh 1 out of 4 is good i guess. NOT. I then backed up a movie that I just got for christmas and it worked just fine in all my DVD players so Im happy now. Maybe Nero just messed up.
I first bought one of these for my 15 yr old daughter as a Christmas gift. She asked for a video camera and also wanted an MP3 player. I saw this online and thought I'd give it a try after reading online reviews. My 16 yr old daughter wanted an MP3 player so I ordered her a SanDisk. Come Christmas morning I was surprised when my 16 yr old asked if I could return the MP3 player and she wanted the DV5900 Camcorder. After seeing how good the pictures it took and the video it could record and still be an MP3 player, she wanted one.It's not a $300. camcorder by any stretch but for the money it's as good as it gets. Make sure you get SecureDigital Memory card 1GB to be able to store photos, play your music, record videos.
My boss had one of these four years ago, and every camera I have tried since then, just doesn't equal the ease this camera is to use. I finally bought my own and it is just like my boss's and it is so great. My husband borrowed it the other day for his job, and he loved it too. I told him, hey get your own Mavica (think he will). The price has come way down from four years ago ...It is so very nice to not have to hassle with only being able to download to computers with special software. You can take this to any computer and have your photos right now. I strongly recommend it. But don't loan it out. You might not get it back.PS When I was shopping for deals, Amazon had the best price for the money. I found other sites that had them cheaper, but buyer beware. I was told that many of these extra low sites are not legitimate Sony dealers and that if you order an extra cheap one, there is no warranty, and no promise that you will even receive a new camera. Be careful where you buy it. Amazon has never done me wrong. I knew they would treat me right this time and they sure did. For the others, they used to say on Hill Street Blues, Be careful out there.
Two batteries for a fraction of the OEM price for one. I tried both with photos and video. They work as expected.
This is the third transcend card I have purchased. This one was for my Canon Rebel XSI. The others went into my Canon Camcorder and my Blackberry. All of them have been reliable and fast. At first, I gave Transcend a try based on their price, but now I would put their performance up against sandisk and the like.
What can I say? Quick, easy, and works - what more can you ask?Update to the first review: this thing lasted about a month, then the cheap plastic guide piece inside one of the USB sockets broke, making that port unusable. Okay, I only used one of them most of the time. About a week later, it quit working altogether. I found that the contacts in the broken socket had touched, and apparently fried the voltage regulator chip. Spend your money on a better quality unit.
I recently bought two of these cards (DGE-530T) and the D-link 8-port Gigabit switch (DGS-2208) here at Amazon, and I must say that it works great.I have been able to transfer files three times as fast as before.
The case looks good and serves its purpose. Once you put your Zen in, leave it in. Otherwise the case gets stretched out. To put the belt clip on, slide the piece in through the slits for the arm band. That way you won't stretch out the case putting the clip on.
The sound was good through these cables, but the cable pulled out of the connectors and quit working after a year and a half.
I have used this USB 2.0 four port hub for several years without problem. It was connected to a first generation iMac, which had only three 2.0 ports. Today I was setting up a new iMac, 6th generation, I believe (Snow Leopard OS). My outboard drives wouldn't load. When I disconnected the hub and connected the drives directly to the iMac, everything was fine.
Arrived as described for a great value! I have not yet used these but I will be glad to have them around when I need as it will be much less expensive then having to purchase locally.
For the money, this is a good buy. You actually get a case with it, too. The camera strap triangular rings do not fit the camera body properly, a very slight annoyance.Unlike a lot of inexpensive SLRs both the camera body lens mount and the lens bayonet mount are metal. ( The lens itself is primarily plastic but I was pleasantly surprised that the bayonet itself was metal )From an epileptics point of view there is nothing blinking or flashing which is a real blessing! ( All there are are three exposure range LEDs visible on the left side of the viewfinder - &lt; + O - >.Since this camera does not have an adjustable eyepiece for the viewfinder, if you need glasses, you will also have to buy the eyepiece diopter correction lens ( Note that the value you need is for distance, not for reading so if your normal distance glasses are +2, get a +2 diopter correction lens! If you have a local Nikon dealer it is probably better to buy this locally, otherwise you may end up with a box of correction lenes )I also reviewed the Nikon F6 SLR film camera. Too much blinking. It is trivial for these manufactures to provide an accessibility menu for people who are 1) color blind ( when there is a color display then colors should be selectable ) 2) visually impaired ( have an optional display with larger characters/numbers ) and 3) epileptic ( disable all that useless blinking ). Good luck, none of these manufactures have heard of the ADA.
I have been very happy with this radio for the shower. Best one I have owned and I have owned many over the years. I have had this shower radio 14 months now. I use it everyday and still have the same batteries since day one. This is a nice surprise after all the previous shower radios went through lots of batteries in a years time. I like how you can set the timer and it keeps it in memory and I just press and hold to activate timer and it turns on and it turns itself off. It has a soft beep each 10 minutes when using in the timer mode. A nice touch when trying to stay on time getting ready. The timer changes from 60 min to 50,40,30 and so on the longer you hold down the button when turning on. The sound is great.
I was searching for this product for a long time and was very happy with the Griffin iTrip! My only gripe is that it does not charge the iPod touch 2nd generation while using but I don't care that much. Overall, it serves its purpose and for the money you can't beat a deal like this!
I just bought this computer for [...] It has a beautiful screen, very bright and crisp. It also feels solid enough, and battery life is good - it can play a dvd at full brightness for about 1.6 hours.The problem, however, is that it is SLOW - its slower than my 6 year old 1.7ghz desktop with 512 memory and it is slower than my wifes 2.0 ghz 5 year old dell notebook with 256mb memory.I'm not sure if it is vista that makes it slow (I'm pretty sure it is) - but be warned this is a pokey slow machine.
Half these cases came cracked from poor shipping and crack very easily when closing. Recomend the 14mm cases but don't know if they are made in a slim style. 14mm is the thickness of the plastic and they come out much better in shipping and use without damage.
After reading the reviews, I bought this product knowing exactly what to expect. The top piece fit great, but the bottom piece had just a tiny little bit of overlap onto the screen. One minute shaving off tiny slivers with an exacto knife, and it fits perfectly. I don't stress about scratching my new MacBook Pro anymore, abd the red is really bright and striking. Too expensive? I say yes, but I guess Speck knows their market because I bought it anyways.Concerns from other reviews and my experience:Hard to take off? Not at all for me.Scratches the laptop? Not even when I take it off. Maybe if there was a lot of dust under the plastic I could see it being abrasive.Catches on the back? Yep, but fixed with exacto knife.Unfinished edges? Actually, yes... but they aren't noticable enough to bother me.Satisfied? I certainly am!
After installing in my brand new mac mini, one of the sticks dies so now I only have 8GB RAM installed. Cool. I know its a risk when you buy memory but this was the most expensive option and it still died.
This item does what it suppose to doSo if you looking for a connection for your camera to transter pics or videos this would be the item to get
This a great printer, faxer, & copier. I couldn't be more impressed. Every paper printed well and every thing worked with the fax and copier! The only downside to my Lexmark All In One printer is that the paper jams a lot. It might just be the paper, but it sometimes jams. Overall this printer is excellent.
This TV was purchased to be used in our RV. I have purchased the Samsung 23" for the RV's main area and liked it very much, so I bought the 19" for the bedroom. We have not had any problems with either unit. The Auto tune feature makes it easy to set up at a new area. They are small, flat and easy to store for traveling.
Easy to install using provided CD, even for a baby boomer. Faster internet access than with old modem and excellent wireless reception in entire house. Phoned Motorola tech support to change firewall setting and received excellent service. (Their service was more prompt than Comcast was at switching over to the new modem.)Have no complaint with this item.
I've been waiting a half a year to get the best offer possible, and it paid off, my dad got one, and i used it a few times and i just love it!but the prices was always too high, not available or some other nonsense.This product IS DIFFERENT from the original.#1 it doesn't come with the original extra port on the USB for another 2nd USB port u can connect to, but this isn't my issue, since i use a powered USB hub.#2 I knew about the bright blue LED light in the left side, but i also dont mind this, i consider it my little night light when my PC is on.other than this, perfect product,# has some aluminum like cover on top, surrounded by a black-sturdy plastic boarder--amazing for constant cool, even if ur laptop is TURNED OFF WITH THE FAN OFF,its amazing cool to the touch, and this is with the system to turned off!# Rubberized flat bottom, and ITS WIDER than normal rubber flat bottom, this causes an amazing balance and noise reducing just a bit.# 2 settings, low and high# little compartment on the bottom to store your USB on the go# cools my laptop by 1 to 6% lower, not much, but there is a additional thing this product did that i didn't except.I currently have my laptop pushing against a internet router and a Cable box,i accidentally pushed my laptop and hit the box, to make sure it didnt scratch my lovely laptop, i noticed that the air vents, pulling air away from my pc, was hitting the router and the cable box,also pushing its heat away, so in away, where my laptop is station, it keeps me cool, my laptop cool, by pushing air OUT from the back, NOT THE BOTTOM and the right side, I LOVE THIS, i hate fans that push air in, causing dust build up inside the laptop [or a unit, this doesn't have to be used with a laptop, can be used with a game console or any box, DVD, cable box with a USB attachment.Future i am planning to buy 1 to 2 more [equal to 2 or 3 of these]since i am going to use it to cool other things other than my laptopxoxo Tenshi ~
I am more than 100% satisified with this camera. I knew about the features well before I purchased, so no regrets. I would refer and prefer this camera to all those SLR lovers.
I purchased my tv in Dec 2004. I did not purchase the extended warranty. These sets are have all kinds of video problems. Myself and other LCD owners have called for in home service. The service company is QUALXSERV in home service. They want $350.00 to come to your home if you do not have the extended warranty, and can not guarantee a fix. Take it from me buy some other Brand
I've been wanting one of these for years. It is so very handy as I can take it with me to any room or to my vehicle, as we only have a CD player in it. I listen to a lot of tapes and my regular tape deck just wasn't cutting it. Thank you for still carrying a tape player that I don't have to wear head phones to!
Great camera. Takes great pics for the price it is the best value out there.
Someone gave me an NES without the AC adapter. I purchased this product a few weeks ago with a new 72 bit pin connector and have been reliving my '80s childhood since. I tried it on my SNES and it works fine for that also.
For the small size, you can't beat these speakers by Altec Lansing. My 40GB iPod has such a variety of songs and everything sounds great from classical to pop/rock.Great bass and woofers. Smaller size than a boom box with a sound like good shelf speakers. After reading some reviews and trying it out in a department store, I bought from Amazon. I'm really protective of these gems now and can't live without them.Easy to set up and move around. Have not needed the speakers using batteries so I can't comment about battery life or power. Comes with a nice, durable black cloth carry bag that is somewhat protective. The speakers are great on a trip using iPod for an alarm clock with music.There are bigger sounding speakers, but again, for the size and the money THEY ARE WOW!!
I'm an audiophile and while this is no $1000 electrostatic center channel with 75watt amp driving it, its a very good sound for the money and the form.A simple black box putting out good simple sound. I have always liked the R+L R-L circuitry they use to get a wider soundstage. its not a goofy digital sounding processed sound, its smooth and warm. a little boomy but you have bass control and that can be balanced and it sounds like a lot more than just 25 watts in a box.I'm using mine with an airport express to wirelessly provide tunes to my children in their nursery. its too much power for them, practically, and I find it outperforms all the ipod-accessory units including the bose.its a nice good solid box with nice good solid sound for the money.and the feature of turning off when there's no input signal is the kind of "well, duh!" good feature too many product makers forget. Thanks zvox...I TAKE IT BACK. worked for 4 mos, then stopped turning on. trashed it.
this player indeed plays back all advertised formats and almost all DivX files as well. We've had for only about one months and it's too soon to speak of any reliability, but it seems very nice and easy in operation
I have had this pen for over a year now, and it is the only 3 in 1 that has been able to withstand the abuse I put pens through. I have had 4 other brands and none lasted more then 3 months. I love this pen! Ink is still flowing, I have replaced the led for the pencil twice due to ALOT of use. And I have replaced the eraser once. Both replacements were from generic refills. I will buy a few more when they go onsale again. But, even paying the full price of 9.98, it's still a bargin.
Excellent recordings. No bad disks. Other brands I always had many bad disks to throw away. Item wasn't packed as good as usual, however no damage. Highly Recommend!
I have edited this review but it won't let me change my star rating. I had given it four stars but would move up to five stars since I had thought that the lens adapter that was mentioned in a previous review was missing. In reality it was hiding among the packing peanuts in the box. Overall, I would say that I got my money's worth. There is some distortion in the lens but since I am creating panoramas from the pictures, it doesn't really matter. It is only noticeable when there is a horizontal or vertical line near the edge of the picture. My panorama software didn't have any real difficulties with it, even considering that I didn't shoot my quick test pictures with a nodal head. I can't see any noticeable darkening around the edges.
Very fast service. Came new in sealed package. Very satisfied. Thanks! Can't beat this deal. Work well in camera, recorders.
This is the exact item I need for the printer that I have. The price was very competitive with other sources. I know I can depend on Amazon.com.
I bought these mini DVD and they do not work with the video camera, always appear an error. I do not recommend purchasing this product
I am extrememly happy with this one. For the price, it delivers well. The voice recorder works well. My key need was to record lectures and listening to them. Worked out very well.
I used these batteries for one year from the date of purchase and they were excellent. I used them for Sony digital camera and could shoot more than 150 pictures before I had to recharge them. I do use my camera frequently and would have charged these batteries almost 30 times in the first year. After using it for an year, they became useless. They ceased to hold charge and used to last only for 40 to 50 photos per charge. Hence I discarded them and bought Duracell batteries which are still lasting after 2 years of purchase.
I purchased a Mio Digiwalker GPS that has the ability to play video. The only issue is that the sound is way too low. Mio themselves told me that they are aware of the problem and working on it. However, I thought I might expidite things myself and buy a product that would put the sound through the car radio. Circuit City and Best Buy all sold me different items that couldn't do it, and they got stumped and couldn't help any more. I tried Radio Shack - dead end there too. One place got it to work semi decent, but I had more wires running off it then a phone system.Finally, I gave up and started searching the web. This product came up. It sounded exactly like what I was looking for and cheaper than some of the other solutions. I called the company and got a human to speak to - surprise, surprise, surprise! He was helpful and stayed on the phone a lot and answered all my questions without ever knowing if I was going to purchase the item. I gambled and ordered it. It came in 2 days. It worked right out the box - EASY! Only 1 issue and it was my fault - had I read the easy directions I wouldn't have needed to call customer service again. I did though and found the same helpful atmosphere.This product is awesome and the customer service is the best I've ever dealt with. I heartily recommend this product and this company - they're good people. I'll probably write more reviews in the future because after this experience, I'll be sure to keep on shopping with them.Thanks for a very uplifting experience,Lee
This TV is a decent device but a little overpriced for what you get.My number one gripe with this TV has to do with the sound quality. The standard built-in speaker does not offer the clarity and crispness of the ordinary 10 year-old tube TV that it replaced.The other annoyance has to do with the short muscial tone it plays every time the TV is turned on or off. It gets old fast.My third peeve is with the monitor's on/off indicator light. When the TV is turned off, a red LED light glows red, and when the TV is on, the LED light disappears which is the total opposite way that I would have designed it to function.On other hand, the picture quality for regular cable-TV channels/broadcast TV is good to very good, depending on the channel.The HDTV option is a little awkward to work and not worth the trouble due to the limited number of HDTV channels available in NYC.Bottom line, is I love the thinness of the TV but the speaker system needs improvement.
I am replacing my older JBL ec35 with this one due to size constraints of my flat-screen. This speaker is just about as deep as a wall-mounted flatscreen.The front grille doesn't cover the whole front. Looks a bit strange.Sound quality seemed similar to the ec35.Although midrange seemed more crisp as this speaker has the larger speakers for midrange, where on the ec35 it was a smaller cone.Voice reproduction seemed a bit more sharp then on EC35 (however I've also switched the room since I heard the EC35 last so my opinion might be skewed.
This item works like magic.It was delivered to me in South Africa 2 weeks sooner than the stipulated time (though it was dusty).I was able to get close to natural colour on subjects with no harsh highlights caused by the flash.Its range is not that wide though. Something like the Opteka SB-5 Medium Universal Studio Soft Box is brilliant to light up a bigger & wider scene.
I owned an iPod for 3 years, but it died recently. I decided to try the Zune, and I love it. The big, beautiful screen makes me want to watch movies on it.Plus, the Zune Marketplace subscription is worth its weight in gold. I can download as many albums and songs as I like. It's well worth the money.I'm a huge Zune fan after owning one for about 3 months. No problems with the hardware or software (I'm running it on Vista). Plus, I love how easy it is for Microsoft to upgrade the device via firmware updates. I see lots of exciting new features on the horizon.
I guess if I knew other people with it, I would be okay with it. I thought my daughter and grand daughter had one.
Nice lens but just like other reviews, I have to agree that it is difficult to keep the lens steady for a good picture. Also, the AF (auto-focus) feature of the camera does not work with this lens. One additional point, be sure to unlock the shutter release in the menu because otherwise the camera won't recognize the lens and will not release the shutter.
Leather Camera Pouch LAGOS6B is perfect fit for ZS7, but the belt-loop is too weak for camera.The Cameta Camera sent the case on time.
I have had no problem with programing the remote. all of my top end sony products are bulit in to the remotoe and with the site www.philipspronto.com the remote has endless potential. the other reviewer must not be able to follow instructions.
This had worked well for a month or so. Later, it started showing negative signs. While using, the traffic drops in between. Slowly the ports stopped working entirely. Technical support was not good enough to help me out. For the price quoted I was expecting better product.
I guess I should have listened to the reviews on this one. I can describe this monopod in one word, CHEAP!Don't expect this to stay together very long. I bought two, the first one broke within a few minutes of messing with it.The second I sent back.
Works perfect. I recommend this to anyone looking for a product like this. Cheap and very reliable.its a bit short but still gets the job done
Well, when I ordered my zune from here I was overly anxious to get it. When I finally got it, it was deffinately what I expected (atleast for 2 days). I could put my music on it and watch videos with relative ease. The videos were A LOT less pain to put on than the ipod (because you have to BUY your own converter for the ipod) and I also liked the way that the albums displayed their album art. The video playback was very clear on the screen. Of course the one thing that threw me off was the upload and converting the videos. Instead of telling you the percentage of all the videos that have been converted, it only told you the percentage of one at a time. This threw me off cause the video would get to 100% and then reset to 0% so I thought it was broken. It wasn't, but it was slightly confusing. So all in all I liked the player a lot at first. But then like the 3rd morning that I had it I went to turn it on, and the screen wouldn't work! It just displayed a black screen with pixalated gray on one side. (Not a good sign) So I call up the service center and right away they are convicting me of dropping it (this didn't set well with me). But unfortunately/fortunately I had already dealt with their customer service before (Xbox 360 RROD?) so I just kept cool and said that I needed to get it sent back to be fixed. So they sent me a box and I sent it in, and haven't gotten it back yet. It has been probably 1 week now, but it sounds like it will be A LOT longer than that. I'm sorry but they should just take your credit card info and send you a new one and have you send the broken one back. And if you don't send the broken one back, charge you for another one. You shouldn't have to wait weeks for your product that you spend good money for. As far as the product goes I'd say it probably deserves a 4 stars. But as far as customer service 0 stars. Terrible.
Good reception on AM & FM Bands. Shortwave band reception is limited to the few stations. Small and compact
This product is great. Exactly what I expected.PROS-The sound quality is great.-The noise cancellation is great.-great price.CONS.-seem to make a beeping noise in right ear (sometimes)Extra Thought: it seems that people are expecting complete silence with noise cancellation. Well sorry you guys are wrong. The noise will sound muffled. Also, the noise cancellation cancels noise up to 20 dB. A plane engine is no less than 100 dB, this means that you will still hear the plane engine, muffled though.
Let me get one thing straight: I love my ipod. I don't think there's a better mp3 player currently on the market.That said, I think Apple has been lazy to truly innovate. They keep adding capacity to the hard drive, and making small feature improvements/bug fixes, but essentially they're coasting on past success.But, on to my review. The reason I only gave the 60 gig ipod photo 3 stars is because I think Apple failed to realize the consequences that having 60 gigs of space will have on users.With 60 gigs of music/photos (I'll be writing primarily about music) users' needs change. It's incredibly difficult to manage that much music. The hard drive tends to be a bit slow when its spinning across thousands of songs or photos to find just what you want (considering the size of this thing, though, it's impressive--but hey, we're spoiled).What I want more than anytyhing is the ability to easily add a song to a playlist while listening to it. Sure, you can go back to the list of songs and add it to the "on the go" playlist, but that's not good enough. I want to shuffle through all my music and assign the songs to playlists while I listen. I don't think that's too much to ask, and I think it's the only logical way for anybody to manage that much music without sitting in front of their computer for hours.Who knows, maybe Apple in all their infinite wisdom and mercy will find it in their hearts to offer such a feature.
I've had this bag for a month and have noticed the zipper is separating at times. I've taken to having the zippers both on one end to be sure the zipper does not open up while on my back, dumping my Sigma 70-200 F2.8 lens on the ground. Not good.If I could return it today I would as a future zipper episode haunts me.
i have taken over 40 rolls of film with my Nikon N75, and i have had no problems at all with it. it is very user-friendly and lightweight. i've taken the camera to many places in the US, and to Rome. it has never failed me. and, it takes amazing quality pictures.For anyone that has had problems with the camera, i'd suggest sending it back to Nikon. they have great customer care, and they stand behind their product. mine has a 3-5 year warranty, so i dont know how anyone could be out of the warranty period already as it came out in 2003.
No funciona como esperaba, muy poco alcance, talvez para equipos en un mismo espacio u habitacion.
Forget any dashboard mount, windshield mount or vent mout that slips, slides and falls off. The gooseneck swivel is the only way to go. It is secure, bendable and strong. It has adapters to connect it to the most common phones and GPS brands. It is also easy to install.
This is the most popular DV camcorder with indie filmmakers and aspiring film school students from rich families. Excellent, broadcast-quality image captured by the 3-CCD system. I don't use zoom or pan or special effects much, so I wish I didn't have to pay for these features, but this is still a GREAT price for such a high-quality video camera. This is absolutely the one to get for professional-level videos. Of course, if you want more resolution for sharper images, try the new affordable JVC HDTV camcorder for about the same price, I think.
Dig the world's thinnest digital camera, weighing just 1.3 ounces in a sleek 6mm casing! The small size hides a wealth of versatility, such as 1.3-megapixel digital picture quality, and the ability to store the pictures using the built-in 8MB of photo storage memory. Pop the credit card size CardCam into your pocket, wallet or your smallest purse and go mobile. The ingenious pop-out lens saves space when the camera is off, and the lightweight, brushed aluminum design goes with every accessory. Downloads are a snap, and the lithium-polymer battery automatically recharges while attached to your PC. Take great pictures anytime, anywhere with the Creative CardCam.
It's the only big screen mount I've ever hung. It spans 3 studs, and appears that it will hold up my c.90lbs Panasonic 50-inch plasma TV forever. I already knew how to use a drill, a leveler, and a ratchet wrench (all essential). I ordered it at the same time I ordered the TV. After *careful* study of the manufactuer's literature and materials, I had it up before the TV arrived. I was amazed that the TV went up *exactly* where it was supposed to be; made me feel like a pro. Make sure you go the manufacturers web site to see if your big screen TV is on their list. And, make sure you've got two extra strong arms to help you lift that big TV. This is the "silver" model, and I would suppose that the only difference between this and some of the other models is the color: I like silver.
I bought the smart strip for my xbox 360. I plugged my 360 into the control outlet and my lcd monitor and speakers into the auto switch outlets. So whenever i turned on my 360, my monitor and speakers would automatically turn on. Great product!!!
This is a direct replacement for my cordless phone, not a knock off. The battery is working flawlessly and its like i have a brand new cordless phone in my kitchen.
this much money for a shell that won't even take your camera to the deep end of a pool is crazy. Very frustrating, since all the other Canon shells go to more than 100 ft., which is more than enough for anyone with a basic open-water license.
The Z-5500 system is a huge improvement over most computer speakers systems. The sound separation and spaciality produced are worth the price. However, despite the impressive look and size of the bass speaker, it fails to reproduce the many varied nuances of bass instruments. Also, there is a fall off in the midrange area. However, the nice thing about this system is that the amp uses traditional speaker inputs, therefore, allowing a simple upgrade to superior speakers. I am not sure whether there is a filter which limits the midrange output to these satellite speakers (I think not because they do produce some midrange); therefore, the substitution of two of these satellites with a pair of high quality bookshelf speakers will do wonders. For this reason, I give a strong buy recommendation for the Z5500 system. I believe that it will satisfy nearly everyone but audiophiles. Although this system is not at the superior level of sound quality (nor the price) of a serious audio system such as a Denon AVR-2000 amp with Paradigm speakers, at least it is closer to that than nearly all other computer speaker systems.
I bought this for my granddaughter to use in the digital camera that I had given her for Christmas. She was very happy to get this picture card.
These keys are harder than the wireless keyboard of the same brand, but the cursor jumps less.Seems more solid than the wireless one too.Hopefully the keys will get softer with constant use.Love the size.
I'm so happy with this product, It was cheaper than other places, It provides good sound, Easy to carry because the wheels.Also uses it for my drums.I recommend this item.
Of all the models and brands I have owned (5) it is by far the best.Rick
Easy to install and worked as advertised. Great value for the money.
Has most of the big features that the more expensive cameras have but at a fraction of the price and you get WebCam too. it's so easy to use that even my mom learned quickly how to use it.Simple & straight forward, some photos didn't come all that good but I still managed to take some very nice shots. Light weight, i'd say most weight is the battery you put in it. Design is nice & the only weird thing (for me) is the viewfinder on the left and i'm used to it being on the right, but I rarely use it since the LCD is clear & big. Nice feature is by doing a half-click on the button, the camera adjusts to the light and then you can do the full-click to take the shot for best quality & also saves on battery life.It has a 3x Optical Zoom which is excellent for taking shots in the zoo for example. The WebCam feature has great image & speed even in dark rooms. Connect it using the USB and copy the photos to the PC. I managed to take 36 photos using the lowest fine photo.Pictures that come out grainy can be easily fixed using Paint Shop Pro's Digital Camera Noise Removal or any other photo editing program.
sound disturbance, restarts with our wanrning, got problem with mother board 4 times in 2 years, needed to change hard drive 2 times,needed to change the DVD drive.i bought this laptop with COMPUSA and all the products i brought with them sucks. lucky that i took insurance with the laptop for 3 years so i am making use of if, but most of the time it stays with the service people as it gives problems every month.
Item arrived three days early and the team at 47th photo are fantastic!
I paired this with an iPad dock connector to VGA. Now I can use my iPad in he classroom. Great product.
Ancient by the standards set with the 24-70 and 14-24, this lens was once the standard mid-range zoom in the Nikon line. I got mine in 2003 when it was the only constant aperture lens available in the Nikon line in this range.Compared to the 14-24, it's not as sharp, colors are more muted and flare is worse. Neverthless, it remains the lens I use for my engagement and portrait sessions on my D300.The lens has a look that I can only describe as more "organic" than the new lenses. The subtle softness is actually a benefit for portraits. It has wonderful bokeh, as well. The lens is well built -- mine fell onto concrete and survived to complete a wedding -- nevertheless, $400 in repairs were necessary due to damaged internal drive parts.If you shoot portraits on DX you should look at this lens. The range is perfect -- 42mm for full length to 105mm for close facial shots. If you shoot nature and landscapes, the 24-70 is a better choice.
When I was a young lad back in Georgia, I snapped my leg in three places and was bedridden for weeks. During that time, I was not allowed to bring our black and white TV to my bedroom. This little Panasonic gadget has just reminded me how happy I would have been to have a portable DVD player to keep me entertained.Panasonic's L50 takes entertainment to the next level. I would recommend it to anyone, whether they're bedridden or not.
I bought this about 7 months ago and never had a problem with it. It take 7 minutes to burn an 80 minute cd. The program reminds you to close any other open programs before burning a disc, very easy to use. I brun cd's every single day. It is my baby!!!
This product is excellent. It works well and arrived very promptly after purchase. So far it hasnt failed and I able to fit "tons" of pictures. Thank you.
I have this Burner at work and use it daily. Excellent product, easy installation, and easy to use. I find the speed is more then efficient for back-up, software back-up and of course MUSIC. My employer paid 199.00 plus shipping for his and now I'm going to purchase my at Amazon (cheaper of course).
Have been into film photography for 30 years (PENTAX SPOTMATIC)cir. 1968 and am just now taking the step into digital after a couple of P/S cameras. It takes awhile to teach an old dog new tricks.After picking up a 40D with Battery Grip and the 28-135 IS, I bought the LowePro Slingshot 200. An EF 70-300, I had bought my daughter 5 years prior (she doesn't use it, D---)went in one of the lens pockets. After about a month, to let the wife digest this "investment" I started getting the rest of the stuff. Before I retire, I decided, to get what I thought I would need and have been anwering the door bell from UPS for the last week. :)My 17-55 IS along with a lens hood, showed up and went on the 40D and the 28-135 IS went in the second lens compartment. The AA battery pack for the battery grip slides in front of either IS lens mounted on the camera with a pad between,to protect both. A 580EX was next and went in the top compartment. 4 B+W filters arrived today and 2 went on the IS lens and the other 2 Polarizers and a spare box lay on top of the padded area over one lens. A Stofen Omni diffuser fits snuggly in there also. It can also be stowed on the 580EX in the top compartment, but it is a tight fit. A Canon remote switch fits in the top compartment along with a couple of extra CF cards. A Mini Dust Off and the USB cable are in a Crown Royal bag over the second lens with the battery charger. My manuals for the 40D and the 580EX are in the front compartment, for easy and repeated access and refrerence.The last thing I am waiting for is a lens hood for the 28-135 IS. This could be a challenge, but it should fit nicely, reversed like the 17-55 IS hood.Except for a couple of small areas along side of the camera body, there isn't much room for much else. I set it on the scale and it topped out at 10 lbs. and nothing is rattling around. Guess I will have to carry my tripod over the other shoulder.I particularily liked the attached lens cloth which will protect the LCD on the back of the camera. I didn't realize it could be used for this until reading about it in previous reviews. I was always worried about the strap laying on the LCD and tried to make sure it was out of the way. The weather protector will also come in handy.Since I am always dropping things, the safety snaps, which only allow the zippers to open to a point for access to the camera body only, are particularly handy. The last thing you need is for all your gear to be laying on the ground or concrete in front of you, when you take out your camera. The slide around in front of you feature, is also great. Of course once it is laying on your belly, the trick now is to get it back on your back while juggling the camera. I'm working on that.I think I got lucky when this bag was recomended to me. It is very well constructed and will serve me well for years to come.
I bought it with the hopes that my vast collection of videos on my 80Gig iPod would now be viewable on an 8.4" screen. No dice. This device has some deep set problem with widescreen content. All of my WS videos appear stretched at the 16:9 setting and though they look normal at the 4:3 setting, I have to view them with padding bars on both the top and sides?!? Memorex needs to go back to the drawing board here. It only has svideo out instead of composite out. There is a also a problem where I can hear humming during the low volume times of a video. No replaceable battery rounds out the list. I don't plan on keeping it. Maybe version 2...
This item was exactly as listed. I am very satisfied with the item and the savings as compared to other listings.
This product was relatively easy to install. Upon completion, it seems to work exactly as documented and as I expected. The installation manual was clear and straighforward and I am very pleased with the operation and installation. I would recommend it to anyone desiring the remote start and keyless entry functions it provides.
I'd been considering a new monitor stand for quite some time that would allow me to flip between portrait and landscape. I know it seems a bit expensive, at least I thought it was at first, but man this thing is worth every penny. It's holding up my 20.1" widescreen Viewsonic monitor right now with absolutely no problem. I installed it in less than 30 minutes and immediately knew this was the right decision. I bet this thing could hold 24"+ monitors; don't blame me if it can't, but this thing is solid. I use it all the time, since I read long documents like PDFs on a daily basis. I can even pull it to be right in front of me when I want to sit back in my chair, then push it forward when I want to sit up. It's fantastic.The only cons I see are for those who type a lot/vigorously, and it probably depends on how you have the arm setup, but when I type, there is a slight bounce to the monitor. This may really annoy some people, but for me it's a non issue, since I don't type very much.I highly recommend this for people who need to do a lot of reading on their computer screens like I do. Typists should stick with a solid base or even a wall mount might be a better option.
I was so looking forwarded to getting away from the chains of the IPOD and BS Operating system that does not allow you to share your own music. The Zune arrived!!! Then it was down hill from there, I had to spend hours on line to downlaod the program and then download the updates. Once all that was done, I hook it up and started to update, next thing I know, nothig the hard drive just quick. Big let down.
Suprisingly good sound, it was better than I expected. It works great, in fact, much better than I anticipated. It's unfortunate that a 2006 car had a cassette but I didn't want to change the radio as its linked to controls on the steering wheel. I'm not an audiophile, but I do like good sound quality and this unit delivered.
Is it a portable "jambox" or a compact home stereo system? I don't think even Apple knows for sure. If it's supposed to be truly portable, then I'd think lighter weight and the ability to carry it with one hand while it's playing might be in the feature list. If it's supposed to be a home *stereo*, then I'd expect separate speakers so that I could get some separation in the sound as well as a full-featured remote.Finally, when you consider that the competition from Bose, Klipsch, and Altec comes in considerably cheaper, you have to wonder if Apple's product designers got confused somewhere. That said, the sound quality is quite good as long as it's positioned close to you and you're right in front of it.Pros:Nice sound quality with great bass even at high volumesWorks with all iPods via universal adapterRuns on battery or A/CCombined 3.5mm analog-S/PDIF inputRemote controlCons:Heavy (~15lbs)Can't separate speakersiPod falls out if not carried uprightRemote control does not navigate iPod menusNo WiFi (e.g. airtunes)Expensive
Punch! Software Architectural Series 18 promises to do everything easily and effortlessly but doesn't. Even with the printed manual and the video tutorials, it still leaves you trying to figure out how to make things happen. I am an architect and was looking for a design program I could implement into my business. I will keep drawing the old fashioned way with pencil and paper. This program is absolutely worthless. Don't bother purchasing it. The only ones who could ever use this program are the ones who created it. Save your money.
I found this handheld device to be one of the best so far. With its new Xscale PXA255 CPU, the speed is amazing (nearly doubled in some tasks) and it also uses about 30% less battery power (1.3V instead of 1.5V for PXA250). The new 3.8&quot; transflective LCD makes it the largest and one of the best screens in the U.S. Market (not including e550G from Toshiba Japan. The reflective LCD screen was one of the major draw-backs for the e740.) To correct viking632, the e750 has 64MB RAM + 32MB NANO RAM + 32MB for the OS. Most of the issues e740 had (1% battery, ActiveSync drop) have been resolved for the e750/755. With the added value of Wireless LAN, USB, (VGA with expansion pack) and removable battery, this is the BEST Pocket PC in the US market right now (Q1 2003). Highly recommend!
In September 2011 a friend of mine was given a laptop for free and wanted me to speed it up for her. So I cleaned up the registry, defragged, etc (you know the stuff you do). I told her adding ram would help speed up the laptop a lot. so she agreed and i found this 2GB pack of ram (yes the Crucial 2GB). She liked the price so I ordered them for her, had then in 5 days. Installed both sticks, everything worked, its shows 2GB of ram installed AND no problems. So they worked perfectly great product.Lets stop bad reviews for shipping problems and other factors that have nothing to do with the product at all (on all amazon items)! If you have shipping problems or customer service problems please go to the company's amazon page and give them a bad review. As an Amazon buyer I would like to know what companies to stay away from. Thanks
High performance in a lightweight package, but a bit on the pricey side. The intonation and definition are very good, but again that's what you're paying for. The noise cancellation could be better, but if you use them in a reasonably quiet environment they seem to block out unwanted sound well enough. The package includes a nice assortment of soft rubber ear adaptors so nearly everyone should be able to find a good fit. They begin to hurt my ears slightly after about an hour of use but a short break does wonders. The storage case is well made but a bit of a pain to use and a little bulky to store. Overall a quality product.
I have had nothing but trouble with this drive. I've tried various configurations and still get a choppy bad picture. I would not recommend this drive. Furthermore, my drive seems to have trouble reading cd-rw's and that really sucks.
I paid way too much for an HDMI cable when I bought my first HDTV from a big electronics chain. When a cable guy told me that the cheap ones are just as good, I tried this one. I've had it for almost a year and haven't had any problems with it. I'll never buy the overpriced ones from the retail stores again.
The product was delivered quickly and without any hassle at all. When it arrived, it was exactly what I had expected. I am most happy about getting a case I can use daily, as well as an arm band for running. I am very pleased about this product!
I liked how the camera looks and all the little things with it but for a 7.0 megapixel camera it sure is taking grainy pictures, trying to find out how to stop that but it seems hopeless. my half broken sony cybershot takes better quality photos! ah well.still a nice camera though.
I bought this cool little cooler at a local retailer and installed it the installation went fine it was when I turned on the power when |I realized that fan 4 had no power at all I took the computer apart again to check it out I moved 4 to 1 and 1 to 4 still no power |I kept the fan commander about 6 months before it CRATERED No display at all just backlighting the fans are running at full so the computer will be fine until I get a new controller
If I could give this product a zero rating I would because the one I received as a birthday gift was defective. But even before I realized that it was defective it was apparent that the swiveling mechanism was of poor quality because it is not possible to lock the screen in the forward position. Once I realized the product was defective I called Polaroid to inquire about an exchange or refund because the retailer from which I purchased it does not exchange electronics that have been opened. Well Polaroid does not exchange or refund its defective products. My only option was to mail them the defective productive, at my own cost, to get repaired and then it would be returned to me approximately 3 weeks later. Essentially I paid $230 for a refurbished product. Its not worth the risk of buying a product from a company that will not even back its own products.
This is my 3rd GPS, I've had a TomTom & Garmin also. I thought this was better (more accurate) with a few exceptions, such as it doesn't remember your own city, so you have to hand type it in every time and a few other things in setting up for a trip are not as easy as the other 2 models.It was accurate until it gave out in the middle of a trip (in the middle of nowhere) around 9PM. Thankfully I had an atlas w/ me so we could find the rest of the way.They will NOT repair w/o proof of purchase so don't lose your receipt!
Works perfect. i would never buy an hdmi cord over 5 dollars. i recommend this product to anyone. I used this for my blu ray player.
This is a great product. I have been using the Roady for about a week. Great price, easy to install, free FM modulator, and now a home kit is avilable at XMradio.com.I wasn't sure if XM was worthwhile, but the low cost of the Roady convinced me to try the service. I love it. I should have done this much sooner.
The quick snap camera was very good. My husband and I took it snorkeling and cave tubing. It was great for snorkeling because we went on a sunny day, but if the clouds passed over or we were in a shady spot under the water, it wasn't so great. About half of our pictures came out really nice. It was not so good on the cave tubing trip because we were in a cave and needed a flash. If you use it on a sunny day, you will love it. Otherwise, try to get one with a flash.
The picture shows a cable with individual SC connectors, I don't know what the connector is called that I received, but it is not as the picture depicts...
I have read a short review on here saying you must avoid this router if you have an Apple computer. I have 4 Apple devices connected to this thing (an Apple desktop, 2 MacBooks, and an iPod Touch) along with a wireless printer and my Xbox 360.Cisco doesn't provide an installation disc optimized for an Apple computer, so if you need help setting up your WRT54G(L) router with an Apple computer, here are steps for a basic setup:1. Obviously with both devices plugged in (with the power light solid on the router) connect your Apple CPU to the router via ethernet cable, but the ethernet cable must be inserted in either slot numbered between 1 and 4. DO NOT plug the ethernet cable from your computer into the port that says "Internet." Not that anything bad will happen, you just won't be able to setup your router through that port.2. Open up a web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. Proceed by leaving the name blank and type "admin" in the password field. By default, your destination should be in the Setup tab and the Basic Setup sub-tab.3. In the Setup tab, go to the MAC Address Clone sub-tab. Click Enable. Click Clone Your PC's MAC. Click Save Settings. Click Continue.4. This step may not be necessary, but to be safe, go to the Status tab, then by default you should be taken to the Router sub-tab. If the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, click DHCP Release. Click DHCP Renew. Click Refresh. You should now see numbers other than straight zeros. (NOTE: This step is only applicable if your modem is already connected to your router via ethernet with the ethernet cable plugged into the "Internet" port (with your Internet connection on and running).)5a. For wireless security, click on the Wireless tab. By default, you should already be taken to the Basic Wireless Setup sub-tab. In the field where it says "linksys" next to Wireless Network Name (SSID), go ahead and personalize your router's name. Click Save Settings. Continue. (Unless you're connecting a Nintendo DS to your router, you may want to change your Network Mode to G-Only, and if you're having issues with speed, you may need to toggle the Wireless Channels until you find a speed that works for your device.)5b. In the Wireless tab, go to the Wireless Security sub-tab. You may choose whatever security mode you'd like, but I've chosen WEP with 64 bits 10 hex digits and in Key 1 have typed in a 10 digit personalized password. Depending on the firmware, you may only be allowed to use numbers 0-9 for your wireless password. Click save settings. Continue.And you're done!If you're a parent and don't want your children to hack into your router, you may want to change the password from "admin" to something of your choosing by going to the Administration tab and Management sub-tab (you'll see 16 * symbols, but the password is still "admin" at this point). Be sure to click Save Settings. If you ever forget this personalized information that you've set up for your router, there is a reset button on the back of your router which will restore the router to factory defaults. Just note that your child is just as capable of hitting this reset button, in which case if they do, I hope you punish them by canceling your next trip to Disneyland. You can also change the Local IP Address on your router, but as smart as children are these days, they can easily figure out what your new Local IP Address is so I don't know if it's worth the effort.As for gaming, on the very box this router comes in, Cisco will tell you that this router isn't the best one to get for multiplayer games (not sure if they mean online or offline) but I have my Xbox 360 plugged in directly to the router via ethernet for Xbox Live. I mostly play Halo Reach. I don't experience any lag when I play matchmaking, but I do experience a lag when I play co-op campaign via Xbox Live unless I'm the host (though I don't receive any lag with the co-op campaign on Halo 3 or ODST). That could be the router, it could be my ISP, it could be the game, but I'm not really sure what it is; I can't say that I really care all that much. If you're a basic gamer, I'm sure this router will do, but if you're an extreme gamer and want the absolute best of the best, you may want to get an N-router.
This monitor is very good. Read a lot of online reviews, text blur can be improved by adjusted the contrast/brightness below 50% plus the "grey" scale in video card program; set it to 70Hz refresh rate (beware of higher rate). Response time is good enough to watch movies. You may probably get it below $200 range. Good job, Viewsonic.
Everything about this little camera I expected. It worked fine right out of the box and the software loaded without any problems. The image is good and the Logitech software fun to use. I do agree that the camera for some unknown reason does run hot. It doesn't seem to affect the performance, but it seems to heat up more than you would expect.
a Christmas gift for fiance...havent been able to take it away from him or his son....so i guess it must be great! Afraid if i do ever get to use it, ill have to buy myself one!
This is a great lens which produces sharp and colorful images,although it broke after 5 months (~6000 pics) after I shot at f/32.It gives the Err 01 (communication between camera and lens is faulty),which is caused by the aperture malfunction.The lens is still on warranty but not international,which forces me to pay 1/2 of its price for reparation.If I would have to buy another lens I'll choose the same one.
I bought this to listen to tapes on the subway. I was suprised at the high quality of sound from the radio and tape playback. There is minimal background noise. It is also very light weight, making it easy to carry around. The two things I didn't like are the earphones which are large and clumsy, it works better with earplugs, and the volume switch which is low set and sometimes difficult to turn to adjust the volume. Overall I am very satisfied with this product.
I just decided I'm never purchasing low cost optics by mail again. I purchased a UV Haze and a circular polarizer. The polarizer was perfect, pristine and new. A great buy. The UV Haze had a worn case, when opened was mis-repacked with the instruction manual between the filter and the packing foam protector. The manual was well worn and obviously USED a lot. And of course the UV Haze filter was SCRATCHED. This is a glass filter with no coatings so it takes a real good ding to scratch it with a nice deep 1/4 inch scratch.I could spend $5-$10 to return it for an exchange, and maybe I will not get a damaged one again, and maybe I will. I question any company that re-stocks an obviously damaged and very worn item. After spending for the extra postage the mail order filter will not be a very good buy.
Greatly improved my sound and picture. Made hookup a piece of cake.Would recommend to a friend
I've used many, many cameras in my life, both film & digital, & this camera is mind-blowing! Beautiful pictures, comprehensive settings, & features galore. The Leica lens shoots breath-taking pictures! I've taken photos of same scenes with this Panasonic camera & with my previous Kodak digital camera, & there's no comparison. This Panasonic has far-superior picture quality. Love the Panorama Maker software included also! This Panasonic has won my heart & taken me back to my childhood joys of composing & taking pictures!!
I ordered from Amazon.com, because I felt that I could trust them. I received exactly what I ordered in the condition it was advertised to be in (New), and within the time limit that they estimated. Since I ordered more than $25.00 worth of items and they qualified, I received free shipping.Shopping with Amazon.com was a good experience.
The Visor Prism may be the best color Palm OS PDA out there at the moment. The 16 bit color display is a joy to use compared to the 8 bit display on the Palm IIIc, and there can be no comparison to the non-color displays.The processor is fairly speedy, but nothing to write home about. The built in battery holds it's charge fairly well, but don't plan on using the device constantly during long flights on it.The only drawbacks to this model are minor. The Prism is a fairly bulky device, as thick or thicker than the Palm VII, which may make finding a case for it difficult. It's always a little hard to find a good carrying case for a Visor because the removable expansion port cover makes it hard to affix the velcro pad for securing the device in the case. Finally, the side mounted IR port is a bit of pain to use, especially with Palm users. But really, how often do you beam stuff anyway?Summary: Excellent display, good flexibility due to the expansion slot. Good value.
Rugged construction, ease of access to camera,large side pockets and secure closure make this an ideal bag for shooting when you don't need lot's of extra equipment (additional large lenses).
I have had no problem with power with anything I have attached to this yet. It does work well and the cord is sufficiently long for what I need.
My VHS loading mechanism broke after only 4 months of use. I'm now trying to negotiate a return.
I am not gagget freak but this is the best ipod ever ownedI am not having a problem with the device ,the battery is working greatand i just love the color probably because i am a girl.It is just the right shade of fucsia.
This HDMI cable was shipped to me the next day. That was super quick. I had connected my Verizon FIOS cable box to my 55' flat screen. I noticed the difference immediately with my high def channels. The sound was high quality too and the best thing is its dirt cheap not as expensive as other popular makes. It gets the work done for a few bucks. Just like every one i did a bit of research into HDMI cables before ending up with this one. Gave this a try and trust me i wasn't disappointed at all. I highly recommend it.Pros- its cheapcons- none.
Fits my Sony camera perfectly. Love the compact size since it can go in my small purses with no problem.
Kensington is the best. No doubt about it. I love the feel and touch of this trackball. My only disappointment is that it doesn't have a scroll feature. Apparently, to get that feature, you have to move up to the much more expensive model. The picture is deceiving. I thought it would be much larger and appear more of a gamer's gadget. No. The shape is thoughtfully engineered for the contour of my hand. It is almost effortless to navigate. I suspect that the next trackball I purchase will be the top-of-the-line Kensington trackball. I believe they are worth it.
Works great. IF you have Win 98, there is a driver you must install (about 3 mb). Once installed, it works great. No driver needed for the other operating systems.
I ordered these subwoofers to replace my JL 10W-0s that simply wore out after 8 years of metal. I was shocked by the construction and the quality of these Pyle subs. Believe it or not but these subs actually hit harder than the more expensive JL's andI would recommend these to anyone. I'm very unexpectedly suprised and happy with my new subs and they look as good as they sound.
Not a no namer. It has the full 2gb minus the usual loss. It worked flawless for my camera purposes. I'd buy it again.
Bought this last spring to go with my (then new) ASUS laptop. I figured with 4 cores and a decent GPU, I could use a cooler. The Antec worked pretty darn well while it was operational. Not to the point where my laptop fan would shut off, but it would usually be on low. The fans and the unit itself have proven fairly durable, but the USB cord stinks! By November, so ~8 months the unit would not stay on. The connection seemed to be loose, the blue light would go on for a second or two, then go off. I blame the USB cable. Bottom line is when I plop down $30 on a cooler, I expect more than an 8 month lifespan. I have several friends with this cooler who have not had this issue, but once is enough for me. I would not buy this again.
The Canon S50 has lots of strengths: crisp, sharp color, excellent automatic focus and exposure settings, sharp optics and snazzy design. And a few annoying weaknesses; major redeye problems, an optical viewfinder which only shows 82% of the picture, one second shutter delay and a tiny multi-function switch. It's very durable; I dented mine dropping it from an overhead train compartment in Japan. The 32 meg compact flash card included only holds ten pictures at the highest setting but you can buy a 128 meg on the internet for $35. The very compact battery charger charges Canon's proprietary battery in 80 minutes and works on 110/220 volts. You can buy a clone battery on the net for $5.95. I recommend substituting a neck strap for the provided wrist strap. Included software is okay but I like ACDSee better.On balance, an excellent value at Amazon's price. Highly recommended.
This is the second Ipod we have bought so that child number two could keep up with number one. But this is the 6th Generation Ipod "Classic" with 80 GB. This review will be short and is to be on the record as a satisfied Apple customer. We've had this version since Christmas 2007 and it has operated completely flawlessly. No issues with the selector ring, or anyhthing else.As always, it is pretty spartan in the accessory department with the usual lousy "earbuds" - c'mon Steve, how about building some earphones like Shure does? Not a real big issue since most folks use other headphones or noise canceling phones when traveling. *This is the reason I still can't give it 5 stars*Sound quality is good to very good. It sounds good through a large system via headphone output cable - I have not tried it with a sound dock although I would expect it to be better that way.The combination of Ipod and Itunes continues to amaze me. It is surprising how all the other music download sites seem cumbersome and lame in comparison!I can't speak to the video quality since it has not really been used for that. The screen seems nice and bright and in a pinch I guess it would be OK for short videos (YOUTUBE clips?)or pictures.Of course, the Ipod has lost a little of its luster and WOW! factor after the introduction of the Iphone / Itouch...But if you have a lot of music and videos, you just can't beat the 80 GB capacity (or 160 GB for that matter!) that this version provides.For the price, until flash memory price go down enough to have larger (adequate) capacity players, I will stick with the Ipod classic.
I agonized over which digital picture frame to buy for quite a while. I really didn't want to spend a lot of money. Well, I decided on the Ziga 8-inch because of the reviews and because I wanted something large enough to see from a distance. I was very happy when I stuck a flash card in it and fired it up. The brightness and color saturation are great, but what really suprised me was the viewing angle--you can get way off to the side of this unit and still have a great picture. I thought its lack of internal memory was a negative, but with the cost of flash cards as low as they are it's not an issue. Also, the small remote control is great for browsing from your easy chair.
I bought this hhd 4yrs ago and is still runing only as a back up to my 120 ssd, however in time to time the hdd make some strange noises i think maybe is reaching his final days.
This Brother multi-function printer continues to please. I print a lot of docs and this workhorse continues going about its business without a hickup...which is what I expect from a printer/copier/fax; no problems. And the drum unit and toner cartridge are very easy to change without getting toner all over the place like some.
These ear headphones stay in your ear and block out outside noise.
This came packaged with my Garmin 2730 GPS and worked flawlessly to bring XM Radio thru the GPS. Nice compact unit, heavy enough to stay in one place. Haven't tried the Navtraffic function yet as it requires a subscription and I am not sure if my city is covered for realtime traffic data.
After reading many reviews of the fm transmittion criteria, I found myself in the market for one. The best reviews that I could find where the Monster IcarPlay (newer) and the Kensington 33185, I could not find either specific model anywhere near me, so I went down to the local bestbuy and got myself the Griffin RoadTrip. I was quite skeptical to see how this would perform because I read many negative reviews regarding Griffin products. After purchasing it for $118 CAD (about $105 US), I went in the car and tried it out. the set up is quite basic and after a few minutes I was listening to my nano with decent sound quality (same as local radio stations). I live in the biggest suburbia in North America, Mississauga, Ontario and the transmittion is quite good.Pros:It does not skip, even as the ipod wiggles from the road bumpsIt stays in tactEasy to useGood sound qualityComes with everything you need, every ipod model capabilityCan be used with your PC or Mac to transmit sound for you home stereoConvinientcomes with Doc+holder+clip (s)ConsConstant access to the ipod battery could mean that the battery's life is ending faster than it should.the sound quality isn't top notch. (after all it is a transmitter, very minor complaint)Ipod users limit your sounds to minimum when the ipod is playing because it will not have an effect on the transmittion at all.This is probabbly a good thing.Over all I'd like to give it a 5, but 4 seemes more appropriate, due to price and capability.As far as fm transmittion goes this product will not dissapoint you.
What a great gadget! It is so tiny, about 2/3 a stick of gum long. But what a worker. I use 4 Macs - 2 run OS9 and 2 run OSX and it worked great on all of them. I just took it out of the little package, plugged it in to my USB port, booted the computer and there it was on my desktop as "Kingston." Drag your file to it and as the little drive transfers it, a little green light on the side of the drive will blink until everything is downloaded. Just unplug it from the USB and plug it in where you want it and bada-boom, bada-bing. I keep losing the cap, which secures very tightly to the body of the drive and pulls off.The important thing about this, compatability issues aside, is the fact that this thing is FAST! It transfers substantial files very quickly! Love it.
These are excellent headphones whenever you'd like to block out ambient noise. There is too much base, but the EQ fixes that. The sound is clear. I *do* recommend making your own earplugs, by just drilling out a hole in a cheap pair. And voila! the headphones last well nigh forever.Whenever the plugs get old and dirty, swap them for new ones. I use E*A*R plugs which are twenty cents a pair, and easily trim down so the fit is perfect. The EAR plugs are PVC, which make it easier to get a good seal because the foam does not expand so quickly.Very highly recommended. The next step up to get the same isolation are well over $100.
This is a minimal function video camera with MPEG-4 compression (good). The video quality is acceptable (good for price), and the microphone picks up fairly well but distorts in some instances. Internal memory only - no add-on cards, but 512Mb is quite sufficient. I don't like the built-in software but like to download the images to My Videos files and make movies with Windows Movie Maker adding sound, etc. We did this for Christmas and really enjoy the results. I doubt we would have made any videos with the old analog Sony. This device was so enjoyable, we did'nt use our digicam enough. The diminutive size allowed us to take some candid shots of the grandkids, because it wasn't obvious to them that we were taking videos during conversations and in tight spaces. At this point, I would say that the Pure Digital camcorder is probably the best "snap-shot" video camera available. Just remember, you're taking spontaneous clips of events and not producing footage for the motion picture industry...and you're not overspending in the process.PS Grandma is the cinematographer. I just put the clips together.
Love the size for the price. I have already ordered 3 more for my kids DSi's. I bought this for a camera my daughter is getting for Christmas.
Although the product is, I suspect identical, i was disappointed in that I received a product with the Microsoft label on it instead of the Pharos label which I had purchased. It all works fine BUT I was not expecting it to be OEM from microsoft.The picture shows it as PHAROS labeled.
Super easy to install and works great. I have my DISH Network receiver in the basement and TV in the living room. DISH TV2 is a UHF remote, but DISH TV1 is an IR remote. I investigated a cabled IR remote extender, but it was more expensive and more complicated. I didn't even have to use the stick on emitter, it worked great by placing the unit in front of my DISH receiver IR ports.
The world's most demanding banks, corporations, and data centers use the world's best fiber optic cable to send a 10 gigabit multimode signal several kilometers. That fiber costs 60 cents per foot. Why does Monster Cable charge $60 or more for to send a single-mode 128kbps signal a few feet?I suggest a much cheaper option like thePTC 6ft Toslink to Mini Toslink Cable, which I've been using for weeks now with zero complaints. Save your money and spend it where it will really count: on quality headphones, speakers, or music.(Unless you really need a white cable. It won't sound any better but at least it'll color-coordinate.)
seller did not state that this was a m type xd card, unfortunately it doeesn't work with my camera, but I should be able to use it with a digital photo frame
Do not waste your money on this. I purchased it to use with my Cortex Digital Controller and it will not work. Very flimsy tray also.
I had to replace my other Targus Bag, a 15.4 CityGear Chicago due to upgrading to a 17" laptop. This bag "looks" almost the same, but there are a few major let downs. With such a large bag and with the designs of their other bags to go off of, I would have expected more pockets. I has numerous pockets already, but compared to my other bag, it's missing a few that would have been very convienent. The real let down though, is the design or lack of design between the smaller sections and larger section. My previous bag had elastic along between the sections on the sides that kept the smaller section in place, the lack of this on this bag allows the top 1/2 of the section to flop down and fold over even with the straps clipped. I hope they design a larger bag based on the 15.4 Chicago bag, becuase this one has a couple of major weaknesses ruining an otherwise great bag.
This is the paper to get for black and white film photographs, I got it for cheaper than at my local camera store and have no complaints.
Hey Folks ............go ahead and run around checking prices at all the BIG Boxes .......Amazon & 6ave ! the ONLY way to go for Superb shipping ( FREE ) PRICE and Picture quality.my 42 in REGZA is Awesome.......a TechnoTwit like me even figured how to attach the stand !my Only problem now ?when I call DISHTV for help I get Susie from Bombay India ......
For what it is, its awesome. I made hundreds of product labels for our business and every one laminated perfectly.
Works fine. Sometimes has to compete with other signals. Don't leave it plugged into your ipod when your ipod is off -- it will suck down the power and force you to reset your ipod.
Perfect for the family surround system, games and music. No need to spend any more, we have a huge great room this is located in, hooked up to Pioneer Elite audio, just great all around. I have been impressed with all BIC America products I have bought and they have been in heavy service now for 5+ years.
Okay, so basically for a year I was looking at toy cameras. At first I wanted a lomographic pink Diana clone. I talked to a friend of mind, who is a big photographer, and I asked him about lomography and holga. He had a holga 120N (without flash). I tried his Holga with a few rolls of film. The pictures were interesting. I was hooked. So I begged my dad to buy me a 120CFN. My dad is not set on toy cameras and film photogaphy. I bought a 120CFN in gold on eBay (came with extras like filters, filter holder, frame/masks). It was well worth it. The color rolls I have done are amazing with flash, especially color flash. Color flash is just plain fun. The pictures are hard to match with a digital camera and photshop. Do buy a Holga and try it out. The first two rolls may not be pretty, but it's fun to take photos with this camera.
This scanner was appealing because of the low cost/features combo. The first one we received worked alright for about 100 pages worth of scanning then the ADF started to pull more and more to one side very quickly resulting in jamming every page into a little ball. We called HP, they called it defective and took it back.Second scanner, I had only half-unpacked the unit when I realized that the 'cancel' button on the front panel had been crushed down into the chassis. Called HP, they called it defective and took it back.I'm looking at the Xerox DocuMate 510 now, hopefully it won't fall apart.
Item didn't work. the meat temp was not registering. I called river country requesting a new meat probe.They totally blew me off! told me to call the factory, it's under warranty. No help what so ever! How bout just sending me a new probe. Still waiting to hear back from the factory. I left 4 messages! No one picks up the phone there.
I have over 1000 slides that have been taken in the past 30 years of our children and I wanted to put them on my laptop and cd. Now that is all possible thanks to my Primefilm Scanner. It is very simple to hook up and then to use. It may take 45 - 60 seconds per slide but it is worth it. The savings from paying someone to do it professionally are huge and it gives me something to do in my spare time while looking at old memories. The machine is durable, yet light and slimline. Sits beside my laptop with out being an eyesore.
I tried two different toner cartridges from other companies, and was disappointed, but this one has just worked great! I'm very pleased!
If you have questions whether this cheap radar detector will be good or it is a POS, it is a good radar detector, and is very good in detecting laser and radar. Save your money, and buy this one; because probably you got a speeding ticket, or you wouldn't be looking at this on the first place!
It is a great item, and the thing I am proud of even though it was a little more money, it is american made. Support the country you live in. I need a lot of extra plugs around Christmas time for my village, and it worked wonderfully, One switch too care of half my village. GREAT.
great computer---love my mini mack - highly recommend this computer to all---novice or experienced - good job amazon! fast service
Soy de Argnetina, me compr&eacute; dos cajas de estos MINIDISC y andan realmente de maravilla, los grabe y regrabe con MP3 y son un espectaculo, ahora me estoy haiendo traer m&aacute;s de EEUU, cualquier cosa preguntame
If you are a hunt-and-pecker keyboardist than this keyboard will suit you just fine. However, if you are a regular typists and are used to typing on other standard keyboards then steer clear of this one. The biggest flaw here is the design and placement of the enter/return key. The key for the horizontal bar and slash has been moved down to the home row and sits right where your right-pinky would normally hit the enter key so inevitably instead of moving to the next line, you type a slash.You can find other brands of keyboards at a comparable price which do not contain this major design flaw.
After my first beloved Minolta Dimage X Camera was accidentally lost last year, I really wished to have another, as this camera took some of the best, clear, and beautiful pictures of any digital camera I had ever used or seen. I also never had a problem with it, so I looked for and purchased not one, but two used Minolta Dimage X cameras from two different Amazon sellers. The first camera's shutter button jammed after around 100 pictures were taken and no longer works. The second camera took nothing from day one but foggy, blurred pictures whenever the zoom lens was even slightly adjusted, and the only clear pictures were those that did not utilize the zoom option. And again, after taking only 125 pictures on the second camera the shutter button fell off and it also no longer works.I'm out over $150.00 with two busted cameras and would not advise anyone to buy this camera used. I give this camera and my Amazon shopping experience "zero" stars.
It didn't work in my Nikon but made an excellent gift for a friend's Canon SD950. Holds almost 1500 hi-res 4kx3k pics
I'm measuring, first and foremost, ease and precision of scanning. Speed of scanning and ease of installation on the computer are, in my mind, about the same for both the Wizcom QuickLink Elite and the C-Pen 800C. They differ sufficiently, however, in the primary question of ease and quality of scanning. For the record, I bought both at the same time, with the intent of keeping the better of the two. You can just go ahead and buy the C-Pen 800C.I have had one horrible experience with a pen scanner by Siemens, the "Pocket Reader." It was truly useless. It scanned so poorly that I just put it aside. By the time I though to return it, Siemens was no longer making it, and I couldn't get customer service here in the U.S.The Wizcom QuickLink Elite is not so bad. It's serviceable. I don't think it lives up to its 95% accuracy guarantee, but perhaps meets a 90% threshold, measured impressionistically. It's interface is also reasonable and satisfactory.However, the C-Pen 800C is even more precise, truly approaching 95%. Moreover, if you discount errors in spacing from this accuracy percentage, its precision is even higher. Whereas the Wizcom is just as likely to make a content error, misread letters, etc., the 800C's errors are more likely to be the absence of a space when there should be one. A rare missed space doesn't make you puzzle over the text when you come back to it two months later.C-Pen is also lighter, and it's rechargeable, so while it's more expensive, in the long run, you'll save on batteries.Both have comparable single-language dictionaries, though Wizcom has more built in or for free (C-Pen allows you one free dictionary, including bilingual ones). Wizcom is a only a bit slower on the uptake, but significantly more likely to warn you "Scan too fast." I've never had that from C-Pen, and again, the precision at any speed is appreciably better with C-Pen.Both have comparable PC and PDA compatibility capacity.
This is a very nice starter camera that is easy to use. The batteries run out kind of fast, but once I bought rechargeable batteries it solved that problem! Surprising good quality for the small amount of money I paid for it.
This product says it fits eTrex Vista, eTrex H but doesnt tell you that it doesnt fit etrex HCx.I just wasted some money, Stay away if you own an etrex Vista HCx.
This laptop case is big enough for my computer and projector but after only 9 months it looks atrocious. The handles are coming apart and the slightest abrasion and it gets all "furry" with threads. Cheaply made and I paid way too much for it.
This item worked well for my 2007 Silverado Classic just long enough to get it out of warranty. Now it malfunctions every week and doesn't work properly until I reset the unit by disconnecting it from power or disconnecting my battery. Then I am having to re-program all of my settings in my stereo. If you buy this you're going to have to buy the good $100 unit anyway, so save yourself the money and trouble by not buying this now. Pay the extra $30 for a good harness!
Quality product. Easy to install. Installed them as a replacement in the door panel of my MGB and they looked great.
Well I picked this brand for the positive feedback it gets about durability and resistance to dust and smudges. This first order showed up with the manufacture package already opened and the filter had dust and smudges. I started first with my lens brush to remove the dust from one side. The brush left new smudges on this filter that it never did on any of my other equipment. I then tried cleaning it and it only got worse for both sides.I returned the item same day, a few days later I got a new one. This time it was not opened and it was clean. I don't know how well this filter works yet due to overcast. And I'm scared for the day I have to clean it for any reason. I really hope this one performs better because my Hoya filter cleaned perfectly every time and cost half as much.
I was in the market for a new printer after my HP printer broke. So after doing some research i got this model and i am VERY satisfied with it. Great prints. Sharp photo printing. Highly recommended
Not as good as my old radio shack model which is 10 years old. This unit isn't as strong on receiving,even with a new antenna.It also picked up ignition noise.The squelch had to be set to low noise just to get any reception at all. The weather alert was also weak. I sent it back and am using the old radio shack model.
I use this Flash memory card in a digital camera (Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40). Speed class 6 or higher is recommended for this camera for certain video applications. I have been using this for a month and have not experienced any problems. It works as described and I am pleased with the purchase.
Just pop this disc on to the lens, stand in the position of your subject and point towards theshooting location. Pop off a shot with an acurate exposure and there you go.Its really that easy. Sure sometimes its off a bit becuase the light changes, but do aguick new white balance and your good to go.Yes its sometimes hard to keep up with quickly changing color temp. in the field. Buta quick 75% accurate white balance is closer then nothing.Whats really nice is it just snaps in with three bumps and is secure, you dont have to worry aboutscrewing up threads. And if you own multiple lens sizes, you can just buy the largest and hold it upto the smaller lens and it works.
I agree with the negative comments from previous folks on my mintek dvd product.
If you are tired of switching between your TV remote, Cable/Satellite remote, AV remote, VCR and/or DVD remote you should check out the Harmony 670. They make newer versions with larger, color screens which might also be worth a look. I prefer the battery-powered 670 to the rechargeable models. That being said, the Harmony was easy to set up using the included software and the Logitech website (a USB cable is even included). The online setup even recognized a typo I entered for one component make and model and suggested the proper replacement. The screen and buttons are a little small, but very functional...it replaced the 4 remotes I routinely used previously. Although I haven't set it up yet, I understand I can program it to control by ceiling fan and lights. I recommend it.
Very poor development of the product. They are not cheap for the lack of quality instructions and product support. I've had to call them twice in a row as the tech support people couldn't figure it out either.Over priced item and lousy performance.
I spent a good 2 weeks looking for a surround sound speaker system for my home theater. I was only looking to spend around $300 and I really wasn't expecting to find anything great at that price. But then I continued to hear wonderful things about Onkyo speakers and I had to try them out.I purchased them here on Amazon for $280 ($230 + $50 for shipping). The speakers were nicely packed and arrived farily quick. The speakers not only look great but they feel as though they're high quality. No one would ever guess that these speakers cost under $300. Especially when you hear them. They sound amazing.Movies sound great along with video games, (xbox 360). The speakers let you hear all the action, and the sub-woofer lets you feel every explosion. Onkyo's SKS-HT540's Surround Sound Speaker System is a treat to listen to and you will not be dissapointed with this purchase. A 7.1 speaker package with a 230 watt powered sub-woofer for under $300? That's a great deal!Only downside, (and I've read this in other reviews about these speakers) is that they don't sound great when listening to music. They don't capture the full sound that tower speakers would. Which makes sense, so if you're going to listen to music with these speakers, you may feel a little dissapointed. If it's just movies and video games... You'll be happy.I will say this about hooking up surround sound speakers (and this goes for all of them), when you first plug in everything, you have to configure your receiver to get the best possible sound out of your speakers. For instance, treble, bass and speaker size are going to dramatically change the sound of your theater. So, if when you first hear these speakers and you're not satisfied with the sound... You didn't set them up right, because my system sounds incredible once I dialed everything in.
I got the printer off Cregslist for nothing and all it needed was the toner. That was last year and after all the printing I have done for over a year, it still prints like it did the day I installed it.
I read a number of less than glowing reviews of other Fire screen protectors, mainly complaining about the difficulty of applying it without bubbles. The Boxwave protector came on time and was easy to install with no bubbles. It greatly reduces the glare I had on the unprotected screen and is not an issue with readability as other protectors have been accused of. Price was reasonable too. I recommend it.
If you are trying to use this product with a dslr like I was, dont expect to see distortion. For the price go with an 8mm fish.
Hoya makes filters at various quality levels, or so I read in other reviews. This filter appears to be very good in quality and works flawlessly when used with a lens shade.
Nice case for my Casio Exilim camera, with a little extra room. Black leather. Button closure.
This is my second Epson color printer. I also have the Epson 1280 Stylus, which is still printing just fine after about 5+ years of no trouble in my home office. The only reason i got the 1400 is because i needed one at work. The print quality so far is fantastic. It has some new and better features: paper adjuster has a button now to slide, top folds down into a cover so i can keep the dust out, and the ink has a good indicator when it's time to change. I'm not sure on the ink life yet since it's my first run. It's a perfect printer if you want to print small posters 13x19 at really nice quality. I have yet to print photos on photo paper so stay tuned. Much more sleek looking than the putty color on the 1280 too. The only tricky thing is the inks are labeled one thing but Epson's packaging labels are marked another. Makes it a bit tricky to find the actual inks. AND i recommend stocking up. Since you need six separate ones, running out at the store is more probable.
If a person has a non Ipod MP3 player i.e. Creative, Dell, or Iriver and does wants to hear music out in the open the choices are pretty limited. The sound of these portable speakers are more extended than the Creative Travelmate in the bass and treble but still are a bit on the thin side sonically but what can you expect for $70 to $80? Dell is asking $100 for this product which is too much. The specs say that the bass goes down to 60 hz which I find hard to believe. Probably 100 hz is more realisitic. For listening to music while traveling or for casual listening in out of the way rooms of your home this is worth the money otherwise buy a real stereo.
This baby rocked my room for over 2 years but all of sudden it died on me. Finally ended up in dumpster. No regrets bought it for $35 from amazon.
Delivery in 5 days. Item works well with my 4200 Kodak slide projector. Gets the job done.
This mouse is incredible convenient and easy to use. It has a way to turn it off to save the battey and connects just by double clicking it. It is a critical periphrial for an iBook.
IT WORKS WELL , AND IT IS VEREY SMOOTHCANT WATE TO TRY IT ON A AIRPLAINE FLYING GAME
After reading the reviews I bought these closed ear buds.Absolutely excellent sound blocking, I removed the default rubbers and put the larger ones on.With just half volume you can't hear a thing, no TV, no people talking. Awesome.The quality seems good though I haven't done any listening tests yet. Its definitely a different sound to open earphones, but that must be expected.EDIT: Loving these headphones. The isolation is phenomenal and I really enjoy them!Tip: Don't buy a crappy ipod. The only good thing about ipod is their marketing. Get a Sandisk Fuze or Clip+ and load Rockbox on it. Best MP3 player EVER!
Everything seemed good when the package arrived. The item was packaged fine and the housing was well constructed. After installing the lamp the screen shut off in less than a minute and got progressively worse. I then thought there was another problem with my TV. Upon removing the lamp cover and overriding the safety switch I turned the unit on, then saw sparks from the end of the lamp where the wire was connected. Inspecting it closer and looking at the old bulb I noticed it wasn't the connection but the very end of the bulb had a small wire exposed. So instead of sending it back in I soldered the wire to the housing and reinstalled the lamp has been working fine ever since. I'd recommend you send it back if this happens to you unless your into electrical repair.
I still have to find a format it doesn't play. Value for money.
This product did not work with my ISP (Indianhead Telephone Company)I am sure it's more the telephone company's fault, but irritating never the less.
Very cheap, fast shipping, great service.. This cable is a bargain! Does great with gigabit ethernet.
We just bought these for the our 2000 Valkyrie. With a small modification, they replaced the rear speakers. What a huge improvement over the stock speakers. So far, so good. Great product!
The name is somewhat misleading. What this is, actually, is a small, senitive black and white TV camera designed to slip into a telescope focuserin place of an eyepiece. Now this won't deliver images of faint, deep-sky objects- you need a cooled CCD and long exposures for that- but it will deliver excellent views of the moon and planets to a TV monitor, videorecorder of computer with video converter. Using videotape and a digitizer as a &quot;poor man's active optics&quot; it's possible to select frames and produce suprisingly good results.At the asking price, it's a pretty good deal, too, and an inexpensive way to get started in digital astrophotograp
This is by far one of the best products i've ordered, I especially like the fact that it's universal but not only that.. it supports my Asus Eee Pad and i have access to the charging port which is awesome.. great product and great price. more durable than other's i've seen..
Here's what i learned. I picked this up refurbished and it did not work out of book and sent for repair.It came back and i played a couple of cd's .Next Time i went to use it made noise and was jamming the cd's.Turns out this was a common issue for this brand.In the garbage and got a SONY, no Issues.Lesson: If they only offer a 30 day Guarantee and not a same as new one.Then they are not standing behind the Product because they know it's going to go down Again & again.
I got this one as my first wireless mouse. Now that I have three, all of them microsoft, this one gets the lowest grade, and is basically outdated.Yeah, it works as a wireless mouse, but it has some incurable issues:1. the USB transmitter is HUGE. new mice now have the low-profile transmitters that stick out about a 1/2 inch from the surface. this one is around 1.5 inches long (guess), and I worry that if I hit it, I'm going to break something off.2. there are no side buttons on the mouse. I'm so used to them now to go back/forward when I'm on a browser, that this one aggravates me when I have to use it.It's now relegated to my second-team office computer used by my sometimes help. pass on this one unless it's practically free....
Compact case, nice, but the only problem is there is only one big pocket, so if you want to carry your charger, you have to put it in with the camera, which afford the possibility of it bumping up against the camera, scratching it or possibly worse.
For an inexpensive headphone - I alway go Sony. Great sound and comfortable. They really stay in your ears.
These are hard to find in stores, and very expensive when you do find them. I have my stand-alone CD burner monitoring through my AV receiver so any source I listen to, including my PC can be burnt to a CD. It is great for recording music from youtube and myspace......sssssshhhh, don't tell!
I have had this little gadget for about a year and a half. In almost every way I would give it five stars. It consistently stops me at the proper place each time I pull in to the garage. My only small complaint is that it eats through batteries like crazy. I have to change them every couple of weeks. I have looked for an A/C adapter to work with it and even have bought 2 universal adapters with multiple sizes but nothing works. I have tried other things like a laser that shows you where to park but nothing else works as well as this light. In fact I am online searching for an adapter right now! I guess I will just have to buy stock in Energizer...
This headset is great for the price but you do get what you pay for. It fits comfortably around my head and when I'm using my house phone the people I'm on the phone with hear me perfectly. The main con I have for this headset is the when the wiring that connects the headset to the phone gets moved around or tangled the connection begins to static until you move it around until it clears up. For me it tends to happen relatively frequently since I walk around when I am on the phone so it does get a bit annoying, even when I am just sitting around as well. Other than that its a good buy.
i had to return this thing to the seller. it stopped working withing the first week,, the screen did not show any proper fonts... no letters at alll then after that it stopped playing music.... it ate batteries fast and looked and felt cheap.. i had to wait more than a month to get my money back,.. because i bought from amazom seller. but it was shipped froom buy,com and they said they never received it back so it took foreve..!!! tjis mp3 is not worth a penny!!!!
When I got this, I noticed it didn't come with cables. Seller offered a refund (nice guy). I decided to just buy the cables. After getting the cables, I went to put this in a computer, and found I was sold an AGP card, not PCI.
Installed it for a driend at his hose, with a Dell multifunction. It DOES work, it is quirky though ... and there are no vista drivers, which is highly suprising, since it has just been released.
It's been 2 weeks since I got my Samsung HDTV. It's not the best but it's not the worst. Decent quality in picture and sound. For the price of this set, you can't go wrong.
I bought this CD player because I had bought a Panasonic seven years ago, and it is still working, but I need one that doesn't skip as much when I jog. I thought that the remote on the headphones was a good idea, but the first one I bought didn't work, so I returned it and on the next player the headphone remote didn't work either. The headphone jack was jacked up and the player scratched one of my CD's right after I put it in. So after two that didn't work I've given up on this terrible model. PS The headphones HURT your ears.
I've been very happy with this Epson ink. I use my printer A LOT for a multitude of tasks including photo printing, color, and black printing in pictures and in text. I have used different types of paper, from ultra brite to photo, cardstock to regular old copy paper. The ink doesn't run, dries fast, it is bright and clear. The ink lasts a LONG TIME! I never have problems with clogging or blotching of ink or malfunctioning of the cartridges as I have had with generic inks. I must buy from this seller again.
Purchased this LCD from SharpDirect 3 weeks ago, its been broken for 2 weeks now and counting. Sharp does not want to replace it, they want to fix it in my home. The service technician does not work for Sharp. They are from some local third party. I own both a philips and a panasonic HD TVs that have had no issues.I have spent the past two weeks trying to sort this out with Sharp, but all I have received has been either incorrect information or no call backs.Spend your money elsewhere.
My company recently moved to new offices with a great view. We purchased this pair for around the office; everyone here liked them a lot. I wanted a personal pair for hiking, traveling, sports, etc. I purchased this for home use as well. I don't know much about binoculars, but this gets the job done for not a lot of money. The only drawback is that all four lenses have covers that each detach and can be lost easily (the only reason I give 4/5 stars). This is an easy fix by buying "cover keepers" at a camera store.
nice product working pretty fast, just make sure your motherboard supports it, overclockable, i run it at 1066 2.4v(fairly stable) on my 780 sli board. If you need fast memory and its best if your motherboard is memory overclockable, then you can run those very fast with no problem(Asus p5k) runs extremly stable.
The item arrived quickly from Amazon, which is typical of most of my purchases. However, that's where the satisfaction ends. The product did not automatically install with my computer, and I ended up calling tech support in India. The agent was knowledgeable of her topic, however, she was only able to help me connect one computer. The item did not perform as expected, and I had issues connecting my PS3 to the wireless network, as well as my daughter's DSi. The netbook would not connect at all, even after completing the linksys troubleshooting steps.I had purchased the item because linksys is reported to be the best on the market, but it did not meet my expectations. Perhaps you should purchase this one if you are knowledgeable enough to manually connect the wireless router to all your devices.
It's hard to rave about printer cartridges but these definitely made my printouts as black as black can be. The work exactly as expected so that's nice.
I've had a pair of the Cobra GMRS LI 6000-2 WX VP 2 Way Radios with which I was totally satisfied. When my wife and I bought mountain bikes we found the radios difficult to use while riding so I bought a pair of the earbud headsets. They are TOTALLY USELESS. The earpiece will not stay in the ear. Any kind of head motion at all and it falls out. This is as useless an accessory as I've ever purchased. Don't waste your money.
These speakers sound really good! Each desk top speaker has a subwoofer built in which really improves the sound. I havent upgraded my sound card but you can expect stereo quality sound. DVD sounds good! These speakers hurt my ears if I sit at my computer desk and turn them up high. It is great to be able to adjust the bass and treble! I am very happy with this product and think my [money] spent is well worth it!
Bought it for the brand, got so much more in return. The price was amazing as well as the quality.
As the package says,&quot;basic mouse&quot;. This is a great mouse if all you need is to click here and there, and get you pointer to move across your screen. No wheel to scroll your window up and down. Just two buttons, left and right. Probably would serve the needs of most people with PCs.
I got these cables quite quickly! I was needing a couple of "just the right length" cables, and these fit the bill. I actually don't have a 1Gbit hub/switch (yet), but figured I would at least have the cables handy whenever I do make the switch. They are working just fine on my 100Mbit network right now, no worries about "incompatible" size, pinouts, etc., which makes sense in hind site. The 10' cables were actually cheaper, but I actually wanted to eliminate excess cable length.
The Blutooth adapter did not work with my printer - an HP PSC 1510 All-in-One. I had written to HP prior to purchasing it and they wrote back that the adapter would work in any printer with a PictBridge USB port on the front, but that was not true for this printer!
I had the TX-SR304. Everything sounded great. However, certain times when I played my DVD, the Onyko produced a loud high-pitched ear-piercing sound. Sounds almost like a record scratching. The most common times it made this sound was during the DVD menu, when it replays the music theme. The receiver would transition from Dolby Digital to stereo then back to DD again, then making that loud sound. Everything was great, but this one problem made me return this item, which is a bummer because I would have kept it otherwise.
This camera is well worth the money. The images are super sharp and it takes pictures as big as 15.3 megabytes!
This screen guard works great. The gold side gives a lot of glare - depending on the lights. In that case, just have to switch sides.
They're all right---every one of the reviewers. It's convenient, small, has all the features you need, is sexy, and is a wonderfully versatile object with a lot of personalized presets. It also eats its own batteries too fast, it skips and chokes, and the headphones are crap (but they all are, except the Sony MDR-W08L--read the reviews, and then spend the extra nine bucks; send iRiver's, or anyone elses, directly to the garbage.)I'm not sorry I bought it, but now that I realize that I'm using it more as an MP3 player than a CD player I wish I'd bought an iPod, which is really a better package for MP3-only listening. The FM radio is a definite plus, however.
My girlfriend bought me this pack to have something to haul gear around when we go hiking, etc. At first, I loved it but with medium to heavy use its flaws begin to show.The things I like:- For around town, short trips, the shoulder straps are comfortable and relatively easy to adjust- This thing holds a _____ TON of stuff (EOS 40D w/ Tamron 18-200mm attached, Powershot G7, Canon 100mm Macro, 50mm, portable hard drive, card reader, headlamp, release cable, extra battery both cameras, charger for both cameras, 3-5 books (depending on size/form factor), a couple bottles of water, tripod and a bunch more small items.- The compartments inside are configurable; walls attached by hook and loop (velcro) ends.The things I don't like:- Default configuration of the interior compartments puts the camera body at the bottom of the pack; must open all the way to access camera.- For longer trips (day hikes or anything that has you wearing actively for more than an hour) there is no waist strap and the weight begins to pull funny- Reconfiguring the interior compartments is difficult to do without compromising the 'stiffness' of the interior. This causes gaps below the compartment walls and things begin to slide around inside the pack, making a jumble out of your gear.- Strapping a tripod to this bag requires patience, a degree in Engineering or some of both. Either of the side straps causes your load to be unbalanced and the tripod can bounce against your shoulder; using the bungee web on the face requires a bit of manual dexterity that most, aside from Cirque du Soleil performers, have not mastered; and the straps underneath are not sewn into place so adjusting them to solidly hold a tripod is next to impossible.- Build quality is questionable. The stitching around the central wall, between the main compartment and the secondary pocket is tearing out after about 6mo of use.Overall:It's an ok backpack that works well if most of its time is spent on the ground or in your car for transport. And active, heavy use appears to wear on it rather severely. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't buy this one again; but it's not bad if you have light use requirements.
This is an update (1+ year later)Now the scanner unit has failed, puts a white stripe down the middle of every scanned, faxed or copied page. So essentially, we paid a lot of money for a bulky laser printer (with print quality not the best I've seen). Xerox service has only gotten more expensive, and the new scan unit alone costs $708 retail, so having our own, less expensive tech do the work isn't an option.I am extremely frustrated by this machine. We bought it thinking it would be good for general use and also for scanning old documents for archiving.Well, we were mislead by the presence of the automatic document feeder (ADF). it is a great all-around printer/copier/fax, but the scanning is very poorly implemented.Here's what we suffered through:1. The scanning drivers provided didn't work right out of the gate, and we were unable to scan for the longest time.2. Our initial USB install didn't work, even after a lot of time on the phone with Xerox. So we used a parallel cable. Now, we can use USB: there is a setting buried deep in the machine's menus, to select "Fast" or "Slow" USB, but no one mentioned that. I stumbled across it myself.3. The scanning software works now (with the TWAIN update, see below), but there's still no provision for multiple-page jobs. If you load a multiple-page scanning job in the ADF, you can't leave it unattended. You have to click the "scan" button for each and every page.4. The TWAIN scanner bombs with Acrobat 5.0 but works OK with PaperPort. The version of PaperPort provided is 8.0, not the newer and much better 9 or 10.5. Lately, we've had a hard time getting telephone phone support from Xerox. At first, they supported the machine over the phone, with a pay-per-incident system, but now they are treating this machine just like their bigger office printers and copiers. After the 90-day warranty expires, Xerox supports this machine only if you purchase the maintenance contract. We didn't figure we needed a contract (in 18 months we've only printed 3750 pages), but now if we want a contract we would have to pay for a service call ($280 for the first 30 min.) plus the $180/year contract. It seems like a scam to me, to release a machine with features that can't be used without support, and then charge heavily for support....6. There is no pay-per-incident support. The only people who really know the software are in "second level support" which is only available if you have a contract.7. The manual is woefully inadequate on the scanning issue. Two whole pages are devoted to it. The support website isn't much better. If you search for "M15i" and click the "drivers" link, you will see the newer TWAIN driver, but if you go another way (through the list of product lines), this driver doesn't appear.8. There are firmware upgrades available on the website, but the instructions for how to use them are in a different area. One Xerox employee I spoke to on the phone said, "No, don't run the firmware upgrade, that's something our tech should do!" So why do they have it on-line??? I went ahead and ran it.To summarize, don't buy this machine for high-volume scanning. If you do, it will disappoint you.If you do buy it, and opt not to purchase the service contract, make sure you get all the functions working correctly within the initial 90 days, or you'll regret it.
There are few things I like about this DVD and a few that I don't.What I like:1. Battery life - up to 3.5 hrs2. Sturdy structure - good if you've got small kids who want to operate the unit3. Autovolt (100 ~ 240v) you can take it anywhere in the world.What I don't like:1. It's not multi-region, it's locked to region 1.2. Does not play DVD-RW3. Battery size -- battery is almost 20% of the total size of the unit. However, you can remove the bulky battery if you're using it in a car4. Picture is so-so(...)
works like it suppose to no problems. This is my first Hdmi cable and tv so really excited. Family really likes it picture quality.
Model CDMP44545 second anti-skipMPEG rate 32-384Kbpssampling 8-48KHzMPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 2/3MP3 playback ISO9660 format compatibleMaximum file support Album (Director) 99, File (Track) 300Verbatim DataLifePlus 2X-4X CDRW okayImation 4X-10X CDRW failed to play DISC errorIn my limited experience with stand-alone players, this Jensen is better than most Memorex MP3 players. It doesn't skip with my CDRs (even old discs from 1997! when MP3 encoding on a Cyrix 166 took up to 30 minutes PER SONG with the old Franhauffer encoder), although I encoded and tested only in 128Kbps.
The amplifier worked great for my digital install for two tv's that I had. It pulled in all the channels within 50 miles of my house. The thing that was a bummer was that it only lasted for about 6 months and stopped amplifying. It actually was weakening my signal so I pulled it from my system. I am going to try and send it to GE for a warranty since there is a lifetime warranty on it. Hopefully the new one will work longer.
On its maiden voyage, I traveled about 20 miles from my home, I live in the country. I then touched the "Go Home" box, thinking that it would back track what I had just traveled since it was the fastest route home. With in 30 seconds it misidentified the county road I was on. A minute later it told me to turn left onto a gravel road that ran along the paved road for a few miles.This happen a few times. And yes it did route me the long way home. And yes places are no longer there that the 680 say are. Yep just what most of the reviews say! But I think that's the nature of the beast of most GPS systems. But I can't tell you how many times I've stopped at a busy intersection looking for a street sign and couldn't find one. This will help and the hands free "Bluetooth" worked well.I also liked the "View Map" feature, it gives you the the map, the streets and the direction you are traveling. Overall, with a good map and the Garmin 680 it will make the trip more reliable and for sure less stops at the gas station asking for directions. Do you need all the bells and whistles this has? Really , most of us don't. So save yourself a couple hundred bucks and get a basic GPS. It will get you there just as good. But by all means, don't forget the map.
The Rebel G is a great camera! Fully automatic, this Canon takes beautiful photographs with ease. Great for beginners and advanced photographers. You won't be disappointed, just amazed!
I searched all over for this antenna, and you wouldn't think it would be hard to find, but I finally found it! This is the best antenna money can buy, and its really not too expensive!
These headphones were for my son and he loved them. The sound is great and the look is stunning....We received the product quickly and recommendAmazon's site often to friends.
This device did a great job of capturing my VHS tapes. The required cables are included (VHS player to converter, converter to PC USB). It took about 20 minutes to install the software, so I was capturing my movies within 30 minutes. The capture is so simple you wont need the directions. Once I had captured my tapes to the PC the prcoess slowed down considerably. The Showbiz DVD editor included in the package does an adequate job, but poor instructions, so you'll have to learn by trial and error (their website is NO help). It took me all day to edit and create my first movie with titles and thumbnails. Once I completed my changes, it took about an hour to "create" the movie with the Showbiz software (I strongly suggest writing the movie to your hard drive before writing to DVD). I could now view my finished movie on my PC, but the DVD I created would not play in my DVD player. I eventually used Nero to burn the DVDs, copying the entire project folder (including Arcsoft and Video_TS folders) to the blank DVD. Now, on day three, I can capture and create a VHS tape to DVD in about 4 hours total.Pros:- nice quality on VHS capture (my tapes were from the 80's)- everything is included (converter, cables, editing software)- cost was approx. what I was going to pay a professional to convert 2 tapesCons:- editing software is not user friendly, poor instructions, help window is a joke- no help on error messages, I eventually learned to not use commas in project names- I could not burn my DVD with included software, had to use Nero (probably can be done, I didn't figure out how)Great tool for doing the job yourself, but don't underestimate the time it will require to convert your tapes.
strong, easy to install comes with hardwate for wall or desk mountI am actuallu adapting this device to use as a book holder, since I am disabled and it is dificult for me to hold books for an rxtended period
Yes, when only one channel works it's half dead. Cheap junk... Took it apart to fix it and the inside of the plastic stunk really bad. I think it will give you cancer or something. Do not buy.
i am very happy with this product, it is VERY accurate and Very dependable, with all the off roading and hunting we do this gps unit is the only essential item for anyone who needs one... from navigating large cities to finding the best trail through the mountians, this unit can do it all...
For amptone.com/audio, I've been comparing and collecting portable CD players, MiniDisc players, and cassette players, together with portable headphones and studio headphones.I'm an EQ fanatic, and this player confirmed why. With any earbuds or headphones, especially good ones, you can dial in better sound with the help of an EQ.The EQ sliders are always right there within reach. The EQ is paired with a strong amplifier. The documentation has no specs, surprisingly, but my guess is that this has at least a 15 mW per channel capacity, if not more. Some MiniDisc players put out as little as 5 mW per channel.With this player and decent headphones or Sony's new $10 silver earbuds, you can dial in better sound than with players that only have bass boost. My Rio Volt MP3 CD player has EQ, but the EQ is removed as you turn the volume up to above 30 out of 40, and the EQ starts becoming very unpredictable and uncontrollable, as well as difficult to navigate to. This GPX C3935, however, offers immediate access to the Bass Boost switch, an instant-response traditional potentiometer, and direct access to the 3 EQ sliders (100 Hz, 1KHz, 10KHz) -- with no overintelligent compression or other funny business to reduce bass when you turn the volume up.This CD player gives you more flexible and direct control over the sound shaping than players that lack EQ or have overly fancy programmable EQ. For example, when listening to a custom mix CD-R, each song may call for a slight adjustment of EQ, and this player makes such adjustments easy.With my $100 JVC headphones, I'm in awe at the great, controllable results using nothing more than this CD player and the headphones. In some ways, the player looks cheap, but it also looks cool with the EQ and the spinning CD visible -- and its great sound more than compensates.The EQ controls are small and recessed -- a little delicate to operate, but mostly immune to accidental adjustment inside a backpack.It only claims 10 seconds of anti-skip buffering; however, the anti-roll feature seems effective and I can move the player vigorously without skipping.This player doesn't have Resume, but it has the other standard features such as program play, repeat, and random.The EQ even allows getting fair sound out of the included headphones. The included headphones are light gray - cheap looking.The cassette adapter worked great, with high fidelity, in my home mini-stereo, but my stock car deck ejected it. I'll have to just use regular or custom CD-Rs in the car deck, rather than using this cassette adapter to feed a MiniDisc or MP3 source.Soundwise, this player runs circles around the $160 Rio Volt, and I expect to listen to this GPX more often than the Rio Volt, at least until I receive a Red Sound Micro Amp battery-powered amp with treble and bass controls.Also, because this is a wonderfully straightforward traditional CD player, it does not insert an audible gap between two standard audio tracks that run together on an album -- unlike the Rio Volt when playing a standard audio CD.I love this player like I loved my cassette player with 4-band EQ before it was stolen. I'm continuing research on all portable players that have separate bass and treble, or ideally, 3+ band EQ with physical sliders.It is nice that this unit comes with an AC-to-DC adapter and a car cigarette power adapter -- these extras helped me decide to buy this player.This player was a &quot;score&quot; and confirms I'm on the right track, searching for portable players with custom EQ such as separately adjustable treble and bass, at least.For example, the new Sony 900 MiniDisc portable recorder can produce much better sound with various headphones than its siblings, because it has separately controllable bass and treble -- however, it takes too many button-presses and 2-second wait periods to change those settings.
When I wanted to share my cable connection with another of my computers, I was hesitant about the connection process. I had heard about cable routers, but I was skeptical that it could be as "plug and play" as they say they are. Well, 'they' were right.This was EASY as CAKE. I connected the cable modem to the router, ran an ethernet wire to each computer from the router, and I was all set. All I had to do was enable something to do with my ethernet card in my control panel. SO EASY. The directions are very clear and easy to follow.If your looking to spread out that cable connection, a router from lynksys is the way to go. It's cheap it's easy, go for it.
Works well with old dell inspiron x300 laptop. I can now use laptop to surf the web and watch movies with no problems.
I do think that this filter gives my photographers a remarkable color and clarity. I would advise anyone looking to purchase one to spend the extra few dollars and buy a high quality circular polarizer. I bought a less expensive one first and ended up buying this one later anyhow. You end up saving money by purchasing a higher quality item.
exactly what was order in great shape and on time thanksfits just like the orginal that was lost .
I bought this item because I believed the other reviewers that it would just "work" but sadly it doesn't do anything like the "don't bother" reviewer says. The frustrating thing is that since it doesn't work there's no trouble-shooting advice, no help line, and no further instructions online.I know with components that you have to try them several different ways or restart, etc. but after doing all of this multiple times I still get nothing.The instructions say:1. Put your iBook to sleep.2. Plug iTV Link into your TV and your iBook3. Wake-up your iBook4. You can now play your iPhoto or iMovie project or DVD on your TV.As you can imagine- if it works you're pleased. If if doesn't then you're left with nothing. I would have liked some trouble-shooting tips at least.
Please dont pay attention to the review titled "there are better on the market" they obviously have no idea what they are talking about! This iPod IS the best on the market. No other MP3 Player has the feature of having videos. Apple-Mac is leading the way in diverse entertainment, they are doing that with the iPod. Its memory space is HUGE, you wont need to worry about how much memory space you have left! The screens colors are amazing, they are better then televisions colors! You can do multiple things on it, from playing games to writing down important events on the calender, the iPod has it all. Im now getting the 60GB iPod Video for my dad on Christmas. But remember, iPods ARE the best!
It does not fit the ipod as advertized
I am very pleased. The remote works so well, we bought not only the RFS200 bundle with receiver but 2 more matching RF20 remotes a week later for the bedrooms. We have a whole-house system (all the devices are in an obscure closet along with theCHANNEL PLUS 5445 Quad Channel Rf Modulator) so this is exactly what I needed to replace my awful old-school RF transmitters.Setting up the remote with the pre-programmed codes was a snap. There were a few items that weren't in the code list, but the "Learn" function is simple & effective. I'm even able to control my HP laptop, stereo, a non-name under-the-cabinet LCD-TV DVD, and a brand new HDTV receiver. I think my mother could even program this thing (No offense, Ma).It was a simple matter to put my most frequently used devices, like the TV and the Tivo, at the top of the main menu where they're easiest to find. Changing and renaming commands on the menu is extremely simple, and the Punch-Through feature is quite nice.The range of the RF transmitter appears to be pretty far. I haven't found anywhere in the house where it doesn't work, even through multiple walls. The IR emiiters on both the remote and the receiver are quite powerful. I did not find it necessary to use the included extended IR emitters that plug into the receiver.So, we liked it so much we ordered two more matching remotes. When they arrived, I used the Clone feature to copy my first RF20 remote to the two new ones. Since each room has a different brand of TV, I just had to change the TV code on each remote to match it's corresponding television.Only one VERY MINOR complaint: The red LED backlight on the remote is too dim for me to read the text on the buttons. I may drag out the 'ol soldering iron and replace those red LED's with brighter green ones.
This is my first HDMI Cable purchase. I bought it basically cause I ran out of component video connections to my lcd tv and I have two hdmi inputs that aren't being used. I was going to buy locally but after seeing some of the prices I checked Amazon. I attached it to my dvd player which supports 480i and my tv which supports 480i and was amazed at the difference that the cable made in the picture and audio quality. I work with various types of equipment all the time with different types of cables. I've seen shoddy and cheap cables. This cable does not look or feel like a cheap cable and the results so far are more than what I expected. Definately would and will purchase another one of these again for any hdmi cable needs in the future.
Bought as a replacement for the OEM mount which I lost. Exactly the same as OEM. Works great.
We've had this TV for a few months now, and the picture still blows us away. There are only a handfull of High Definition channels right now, but watching an HDTV broadcast, makes this set worth every penny. Watching sporting events in HD is like having a seat inside the stadium / arena(This set is a football lover's dream. ESPN HD is the coolest!). We looked at a bunch of different models, including some of the bigger screens, but this one is just the perfect size for us, and the Sony was the most highly recommended by salespeople(they always noted how busy repair guys were with some of the other models). A good store will have HD pumped in on all their TVs to help with deciding which unit has the best picture. The Sony was sharp, the sound was good, and the remote was easy to learn. Also, watching DVDs with the progressive scan is like going to the movies. With the different audio and video setups, multiple inputs(including a convenient front input), and universal remote(included), you'll be very pleased with this set, whether you're watching the latest movie on DVD, catching the playoffs, or watching your favorite show in HD. This one is a good choice.
This is the cable to attach your wireless laptop to your LCD TV if the TV has a PC connection (like many SONY's, for example). There must be a 15 pin connection on each device.I use it to display ball games played far away that are only on the web in my area.
I got this radio at a good price for my dad who is a an avid shortwave listener. It arrived when the sellers said it would. Unfortunately when we unpacked the radio we found that the (pull-out) antenna was slightly bent and the FM reception was barely acceptable at best (and that too for the strong stations like NPR). SW reception was close to non-existant. A lot of playing around with the tuning (both the auto scan & the manual one with the fine tuner) only produced static hiss for the most part. The only station that we barely received (here in the NE USA) was what we thought may have been a station from Mexico. I was surprised by this whole experience because I had read a lot of good reviews for this radio and really expected it to be a good buy for me too. It makes me think that I may have got a "lemon" or the radio (the reviews not withstanding) is really not that good. One thing that I can say for sure is that the user manual that comes with the radio is also not very good. It is unclear in places and in others it seems to be written for countries with 220V AC power when the radio is being packaged for and sold in the USA. That says something about the attention to detail and quality of the product. I returned it for Grundig G4000A which has been much better so far.
I was somewhat concerned about the capacity this would provide for my Sony DSLR A100. I bought them at the same time so I didn't have any real information on how many shots it would handle. At 10Mp and fine, the camera claims it will handle 450! And it's fast. The camera shoots at 3fps and I haven't had any problems doing that.
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I had the old iPod classic video, which I actually like better than the new one (80 GB). I only got it to replace one that was stolen, and wish I would not have "upgraded."I don't like that the screen is cut in half by cover art and song description. And if you don't have cover album art, it shows music notes instead.I like the full screen view on the old 30 GB model. I'm hoping there is a way to turn off the split screen and have just the regular view. I haven't found a way to do that yet.Also, when you are playing music and go through the menu to select a new song or just navigate through, you can hear every "click" magnified through your speakers or headphones. That is REALLY annoying. I want to be able to find another song without hearing myself searching for it!The other features are standard, excellent iPod features, but I still like the old 30 GB model much better.
I bought this a few years ago and two years later decited to write a review. I am not a photo geek, just a person with 2 little kids. I always hated taking picturers indoor due to lighing conditions (not enough and dislike flash). This lense solves the issue. Picts are fantastic indoor and out. I wish I would have had this when kids were toddlers. I was a little concerned not having zoom, but find I typically crop pictures as needed. Great lense and well worth the invetment.
Any one who is looking for high quality at a great cost must buy JA Audio 2x2 cube speakers, My main front speakers are Bose cubes and the JA cubes are equal or in some cases better, the digital immaging and cleanleness of the sound is amazing,one pair can full a room with dynamic breath taking pure sound,they handle the highs and lows with out any difficulty, this is a must have for any audiophile. Michael Burkoski Hudson FloridaJA Audio 2" Diamond Cube Speakers - White (Pair)
I tried the Bose noise canceling headphones. They worked OK but no big deal for the price of $250-$300. The HN110 dropped the in-line volume control which was on the HN100. Good idea, it was a pain. The head strap also seems to be improved. Noise canceling works but no better or worse than Bose. Nice to have when traveling by plane but not needed for noraml use. Most noise seems to be suppresed by over the ear pads. Frequency response is very good (20-20K Hz) as is the S/N ratio (102dB). List is ~$72 which I would not pay. I got for $37 through Amazon and free shipping. A good value. Fairly light weight and they fold to a compact size. I do not consider them flimzy as some have reported. The pads do place some pressure on your ears which some people may not like. I would normally rate them at 4 stars but for the price, it gets them a 4 1/2 star rating.
Samsung has been actively involved in providing people with home theatre components for many years. Today we will take a look at their latest DVD player which supports mp3 playback, a slideshow from .jpg files on CD, DVD playback and audio CD playback. Many DVD players are very similar to one another when it comes to comparing features. Naturally people wonder why they should be spending extra money to get a better looking unit. The HD931 sports something that is unique and a first for Samsung products; it supports high definition output. ...
This product exceeded my expectations! From the box to scanning my 1st card took less than 20 minutes. No software or hardware issues and it is USB powered so I didn't need another outlet. I anticipated problems with the OCR recognition, but it was very easy and fast to replace data from the scanned image into the correct field. You can also type in correct or additional data when needed. I decided to keep my scanned card data separate from my outlook, it is easy to set up individual category folders and the templates are easy to edit or create from scratch. I highly recommend it.
This wireless router is very good. I play online games routinely and it just rocks.However when the power goes out and comes up again, This router doesn't come up automatically at times. And the settings need to be reset. Which is why 4 stars.
Awsome sound for a good price that is valuable and you will keep them forever and ever without wasting another pennny.
The panasonic portable DVD player is easy to operate and particularly useful as an extra viewer when family visits.
I bought it to use with my TIVO. It has worked great ever since I set it up. It isn't unsightly, either.
I'm using the 3102 on a Canon XS with a Metz 54 flash.I can do all manual, ettl, Metz auto (the best).The focus assist light works, data transfers from camera to flash fine.There is no optical remote on this module.I like it just fine.
Pros:_ feel solid and sturdy in the hand._ fast write/read with large files._ priceCons:_ bulky. It may be an issue when usb port in tight space._ it is on the slow side in writing small files comparing with sandisk cruzer titanium. However, its price (after rebate) is less than half of the cruzer titanium, so on the price-wise, it is a good buy.Overall, I am satisfied with its performance. I just feel that if they make it a little flatter, it would be perfect. Its bulky body covers any usb port next to it. Therefore, technically it only uses 1 usb port, in really you will lost 2 usb port due to its body. Someone advocate using the included extension usb cable to avoid losing another usb port. I don't think extension cable is a good excuse to the bulky design.
I've set up a few routers for friends and family before and this is by far the easiest and best out of the bunch. It has an easy setup, and great wireless range. I also like the fact that it is small and sleek looking, in contrast to some of the bulkier routers out there.
Once up on a time I had one of the old Small Stone pedals which sounded great! The smaller version sounds just as good.
This inexpensive headset did everything I needed - for about 18 months. I used it several times per week, and I guess I averaged at least a couple hours per week. It stopped working without warning - I tried to use it one day and couldn't hear anything. I found that there was an intermittent connection near the plug end of the cable - note that there's no strain-relief feature at the plug end. Flexing the cable would let me hear; however it really isn't worth my time to try repairing it.I'll look for a replacement headset that has strain relief for the cable. If I can't find anything similarly cost-effective, I'll get an identical replacement and implement my own strain relief, perhaps with tape or a flexible rubber compound.
This is the best product I have EVER gotten for my kitchen! I will use this for years to come. I shred alot of cheese and salad products and doing it by hand always took forever. Now I have my shredding done within FIVE minutes with time to spaer to make healthier maels for my family! I love this product!
I purchased this based on other reviews and were they ever right. Compact and clearly well built. This is my first purchase of a portable CD player and I suspect it could be my last. The earphones aren't adjustable and are a bit bulky relative to the portability of the set and there is loss of sound when using the remote control but the player itself is the best I've seen (I HAVE used others).
Good telescope. The view finder scope on top is not very accurate so it makes it difficult to find opbjects. Other than that is is great.
the tiffen 52mm uv protection filter is a nice option to take care of your lens, easy, cheap and a really effective solution for clumsy people
this thing is very small and it looks very cool, for my laptop it works great.
This is my 5th HP printer in the last 10 yrs; I did such HEAVY printing that I WORE THEM OUT!! To me, that sure speaks well of the HP product.Installation was hard like lots of you said, but the HP tech was happy to walk me through it & unload the excessive software included.Like so many who've had older printers, I too miss the larger ink cartridges, yet I was surprised at how much they gave me: these didn't wear out until after 2 months of heavy "Best" mode use, which on any machine will always take the most ink. They'll last lots longer as I'm now ready to use more on "normal" & "fast draft"(true, "fast draft" DOES sacrifice color quality, but I think that's best designed for text, which still comes out well).I love using the duplexer! Yeah, it slows print speed, but I'd prefer that vs. 1 wasted side. And I don't have to "babysit" this machine; I can trust it to do the job right while I'm busy with other things.HP's got another happy customer with this 6980DT printer!
First let me tell you that I am more than just a point and shoot kind of guy. (with cameras that is) This camera is one of the best I have ever owned. I brought 2 cameras with me to Iraq, the first was a Sony that took such garbage pictures that I threw it away in disgust. The second was the LS 753. 18 months in the Middle East with this camera in my ammo pouch and it still took the best pictures. It weatherd sandstorms, temps over 125 degrees, high humidity, and lots of bumpy and nasty terrain and it kept right on going. I have now been out of Iraq for over a year and the camera, although scratched up a bit still works. My only regret is that Koadk did not continue this line of cameras.SSG Pete LudlumOIF III
I couldn't find another dual vga kvm that would work for my application and this one works great. It was a little pricey for what it is though.
Bought this keyboardmouse bundle after original broke after 6 years. LOVE IT! It was easy to install, design even better than original and has helped reduce strain on wrists. Would recommend this to anyone who has to use computer daily.
Purchased this battery for my phone. Easy to install, is working great. Holds a charge well. Good purchase item. Highly recommend.
This item is good but it doesn't have any internal pockets which I think is necessary for an item like this, that kinda sucks..... I received it in a good timely fashion the transaction was well done.
Recently purchased these speakers, and for the price, WOW, they produce, and have plenty of bass for the living room. Size is just perfect. I must say compared to may of the options out there I don't think you'll find a better pair of bookshelf speakers if your budget minded and appreciate high quality sound. I'm using them with a record player and the sound resonates beautifully. I would argue that Polk has hit a home run for these speakers. These are a can't miss if your looking for big sound in a small package.
i like it a lot, good job hosa. its heavy duty and seems as though it will last. i recommend it to anyone
I bought mine in late 2005 and am now ready for map updates. I'd also like maps for europe so I could toss it in my suitcase... At dusk it's having a hard time finding the satellites. Sometimes it takes a couple hours. I don't understand why there is a registration process at all. We should be able to plug it in and go... All in all great... jg
This product is great & easy to use! I'm a photographer so correct color is a must in my line of work. Easy to use... my husband was even able to update it without any questions once when I was away & it was time to be recalibrated. I highly recommend this product. Totally worth the money.. Great investment for those who depend on reliable color from their monitors!!!
I use it twice a day for working out and cardio, it does it's job and is very user freindly.
Very handy for the radios to power them if you have power that is. While they are crank-able, the rechargeable battery like all rechargeable batteries will hold less of a charge over time so I only use it when I have no other options.
Item was just as described in ad and vendor got it to me quickly. Though it was a refurbished unit, it really was like new. The ad did say there was no manual with it, so I found one on line. Then I found when it came in that there actually was a manual included in the box.Unit sounds great and meets my expectations.
Didn't fit my 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited like it said it would. I had to take the connecters off the factory speakers.
I purchased this item because of a review in the Camaro5 blog. I am not disappointed. Living in a snowy area, I store many items that have batteries. I have used this charger to "condition" and charge 6 different batteries that I have in storage. I have not yet hooked it up to my Camaro but will soon. It seems to be well built and I like the added benefit of being water resistant as I can use it outside. I do still recommend protecting it from the elements as much as possible but still a nice benefit.
I connected this to my 3 year old 800 MHz Dell and it works fine. I have a digital camera and a UPS plugged into it. The price was right too. Thanks to everyone who wrote reviews on all the hubs in this price range - it really helped me.
Well, I was beginning to get frustrated when I couldn' find a driver or install info anywhere, then decided to come back to Amazon and try to find the info. Luckily someone had had the same problem and let me know there was instructions right on this page... seems quite easy now that I see it :) Pretty good little mouse for the little amount of money once it is working. Not sure how long battery life is but if you only have a few bucks and want a cheap little wireless mouse, this is the one for you.
I have never written a review for any product I have purchased -- the fact that I am moved to do so now is a testament to how terrible my experience with this card has been.I am a composer who purchased this card as a means of running some modest audio and notation software on my laptop when traveling away from my home studio. I bought it mainly for the ability to employ soundfonts. When I installed the card the first time (on a COMPAQ Presario 2100, with 1.9 GHz Celeron and souped up to over 750MB of RAM), the card showed two soundfont synths (A + B). When I downloaded and installed the web updates, I lost one of the synths. In an attempt to get it back, I uninstalled the drivers and software (after trying many other fixes to get the 2nd synth back) and reinstalled. Since that point (three installs later, as 'clean' as I can get them), the card won't even admit to having ONE soundfont synth -- thus making the use of soundfonts impossible!There are a host of other problems. After doing some reading (which admittedly, I should have done before buying...lesson learned), I discovered that Creative seems to be almost legendary for its lack of adequate documentation and technical support. I have found nothing on the web thus far to help me with this problem of soundfont recognition -- and other users have had the same issue. The response from Creative -- silence.Other issues:- Often crashes on reboot after first install.- Applications suck up over 300MB of disk space.- Limited installation options and placement of annoying icons on desktop after install (no option not to do so).- Uninstall leaves tons of clutter behind on hard disk and in registry.- In "advanced" configuration mode, the ASIO drivers (another reason for my buying the card -- low latency) pop and crackle something fierce, when they work (see next).- Numerous Blue-Screen-of-Death crashes when trying to run VSTi synths off of the card. With my system, at least, this card is hardly stable.- None of Creative's updates address any of these issues -- I've downloaded and run them all with no improvement.I've tested this thing every way to Sunday on my machine. For me, at least, it's a worthless waste of my PCMCIA slot. Maybe it's a good card for games...I don't know. I suggest, whatever you plan on using it for, that you do a lot of reading before you spring for it. I've learned my lesson, and will never buy from Creative again.
Item was exactly same as described. I have used it to watch video from my laptop to the HDTV and the result was perfect. Well worth it.
You must setup the print server first via the setup wizard. Download the latest Firmware update and Set wizard first before starting.1. IMPORTANT: Disable any firewalls you may have before using the setup wizard, i noticed my blackice was blocking the ports to scan for the device.2. Update latest firmware before starting3. IMPORTANT: Use the setup wizard to assign a static IP to the device.4. Now have your device drivers unzipped somewhere and ready.5. Use the addport.exe utility. It will ask which printer to use, if windows does not have built in printer, use the "Have Disk" option and point to the driver location on cdrom or local computer. Your printer drivers should now install normally. Make sure you choose that the printer is installed "LOCALLY" if asked by the drivers. The printer port added by netgear looks local to the computer.6. That's it.Works flawlessly.
I just got this laptop for a month and it always shut down all of a sudden every few days without advance warning. It really pissed me off. I brought it to the TOSHIBA repair center and after a week of inspection, they said there wasn't any problem. So I brought it home thinking that it was alright but the auto-shutdown happened again and again :( Then the DVD-drive make such a loud noise once in a while and some of the function button just don't work (I still don't know how to change the brightness of my display until now). The battery also doesn't last long. Nothing is right with this laptop. It is such a disappointment. ARGH!!!! Driving me nuts....
Sorry, to be late with the review. I've been in the hospital.The service was prompt, courteous and accurate. Thank you.
It did not work as intended, when connected to my new HD TV which has only digital optical audio out, I got nothing except for momentary static. I could not get it to work, so I guess I just wasted my money on this converter and associated cables / connectors. I will try to get it to work again when I have more time to wast on it.
I have tried several other companies' screen protectors on my T5, and this is the best so far. I was amazed at the crispness of the handwriting recognition (this was a suprise to me, because the plastic is thicker than other companies, but the recognition is better). The smooth surface allowed me to write relatively fast compared to the friction on some other screen protectors. Also, the stiffer plastic seems durable, i've used it for about 2 months now and there is no wear in tear in the writing area or elsewhere at all.(Examples of some others I've tried:PALM's screen protector is awful, aside from cutting the right size (a minor issue), the soft plastic creats a lot of friction when I try to write and slows me down, has poor character recognition, and the soft plastic over the grafitti writing area was totally scratched up afer a couple of weeks.FELLOW's screen protector that I had 4 years ago was fantastic, but the one that I got a couple months ago was useless. After I stuck it to my pda's screen, the pda didn't recognize ANY of my attempts to try to write or press the screen buttons. At first I thought my pda had froze, but afer several times resetting/re-installing my pda software, I realized it's the stupid fellowesscreen protector that rendered my pda useless. I already told Fellowes about this problem, so hopefully future versions of their product will be better)
It's pretty sad when you have over $5,000 worth of HDTV equipment and I'm depending on a $29 antenna to pick up my local HDTV channels, but it WORKS!I use a satelitte for my reception, but I need an antenna to pick up my local channels in HDTV. I purchased a TERK TV 50 ($129) with all kinds of raves and reviews and it was a complete waist of time. I'm now back to the ANT 200. My only compliants are VHF doesn't come in strong, UHF is OK and it doesn't look that great sitting on top of my 53&quot; TV. However, it pulls in 65-85% on the HDTV signal and that's more than enough to lock in the signal (with HDTV, you either get the signal or you don't, there's no 'in-between' like analog) and that was it's whole purpose. I may stick it up in the attack and then the reception for EVERYTHING should be great!
Works great with my Dell Latitude laptop and Dell keyboard and mouse. I haven't had any problems in the three months I've been using it.
The picture on this DVD player is not great - it's okay. The other problem we have is that the plugs do not have a good connection with the unit. My daughter was watching a movie one day in the car and there was a sudden LOUD squealing noise over the headphones. We never figured out what happened, however I suspect it could be the poor connection.
I bought the Eagle Aspen antenna after reading so many good reviews of the Antennas Direct DB2. The Eagle Aspen is practically identical to the Antennas Direct one, so get the Eagle model because it is at least $12-$15 cheaper.I set up this antenna in 5 minutes, and placed it near a window (but still indoors) in my apartment. The apartment building has thick brick walls, and still this thing gets crystal clear reception. Sweet! Just to note, I do live 5 miles from Washington, DC, so your experience may be different in a rural area.I bought this antenna for use with one of the HDTV converter boxes, since the big "switch to digital broadcasts" is coming up soon. It works great for this, even inside, and I would definitely recommend it - even if you are using the thing inside.
My criteria for a camcorder included compact size & the highest Mega pixel CCD for digital picture clarity. I researched the dcr-pc120, dcr-pc101, canon optura 100 & 200mc. (I decided to stay away from the microMV camcorders namely because they only have 60min max recording tapes and i feel the miniDV's have a larger audience)I chose the dcr-pc120bt sony because:1. it had a built in quality intelligent flash (4 settings - forced, red eye reduction, off, auto)2. Hologram AF Low Light Laser Assist function (this function is incredible, using a class 1 laser for focusing in low lighting)3. 0 lux nightshot rating4. Progressive shutter system5. Sony's great features and the warranty/options Sony offersI considered the following equal in my comparison:1. the digital zoom is not much good after 120x, therefore canon's 200x didn't become a factor2. both have carl zeiss lenses3. size4. canon's optical stabilization is basically equivalent to sony's digital stabilization.cons on the dcr-pc120bt:1. grip and functioning the controls are a bit ackward (it takes a few days to get used to)- the canons 200mc is much more comfortable.2. bluetooth functions pushes up the price.I have no regrets on buying this camcorder! It took 2 minutes to install the USB driver and my computer recognized the memory stick as a removable disk where I could download pictures. If you can afford it, purchase this high quality pc120bt camcorder.
The machine was advertised as "Used, like new". In fact, it was in very bad shape.1. The print head rattled around like an old trolley when running.2. It would not respond correctly to commands from the computer.3. It was packed very poorly (shook loose in the box with minimum packing materials).I have had this same Epson printer in the past and it was a good printer and worked well for a long time.
The price is right, the design is sleek, the set up is easy and the results are everyting I hoped for. I bought the scanner for home use and was pleased enought with the results that I intend to buy a second one for the office. Keep in mind my scanning needs are relatively simple, but for simple scanning needs this CanoScan has done the job.
I was very excited to find this adaptor. I got a new camera for Christmas and I already had an easy share printer but I could not find the adaptor for my dock. I searched for weeks and finally found this one and it works great!!!!! Thanks
Cable worked out great. Used to connect older printer with parallel port and new computer with SUB port. Hooked up, installed driver for printer and everything worked on the first go. Can not be beat for the price of the cable.
This is a great, easy to use product. I needed it to make transfering some of my pics to other computers easier. So far I have not maxed out the storage on it, which is surprising. All I had to do was plug it in, and it was ready to go. Although, when I went to plug it in I assumed the logo would be on top, but it is actually the bottom. That was the only thing that threw me off a bit. This has been a great product so far.
Floppy disks can be a life-saver in system troubleshooting. This Sony is consistently reliable and dependable, even after many years
This handheld CB is quite nice and certainly performs as advertised. The unit comes with everything needed to use with either batteries (easily replaceable batteries) or plug in to your vehicle. Within the proper range (which with the included antennae is probably about 1 mile) volume and clarity of communications are outstanding.The only reason that it only got 4 stars is to make sure those getting it realize it is not the same as a "non-handheld" CB radio. It is a great portable or back up unit, but it simply shouldn't be expected to have the range of a "mounted" CB. Some vehicles may also not some low grade engine noise feedback through the unit. This may go away when "plugged in". Also note that with a quick connection to a taller / external antennae, range also will improve.All in all, exactly what I paid for and am pleased with the purchase!
Has issues. The screen keeps blanking out, the controls are messed up, trying to adjust anything (brightness, contrast etc) makes the monitor crash. (The on scree interface actually locks up!)Cheaply made.
I was introduced to answering machines as a sales rep for Lanier Business Products. Lanier in the 1980's offered call in dictation systems. One product, The Messenger, had four microcassettes offering separate messages boxes. Telephone tones allowed remote retrieval as well as control over dictating messages. I checked one of these out of inventory and used this $2000 machine in my home. I liked the products and the company name. When i left Lanier i took the name as a ficticious business name. I changed my name to Lanier when I married.Years later I managed my wife's medical practice. We have tried many answering machines over the years. The GE two tapes system worked decently. These tape machines broke down often due to the mechanical nature. Operationally I had been spoiled by my Lanier machine.The AT&T; 1725 peforms similar to the Messenger yet with a digital system. We bought the 1725 for the home and office. I have used the same machines for approximately 15 years without any problems.Programming is simple. Message retrieval is simple and commands are announced as needed. The best function is easily moving messages to other boxes for later use. Also the ability to leave a message in a box other than the default box one. I at times use the outgoing announcement to guide messages into specific boxes.Two outgoing messages simplify situations of in the office and out of the office.Robert J. Lanier June 2008
It is necessary when connecting a parallel printer to a USB port when the printer's included cable is not standard as is the HP 1100 laser printer.
I ordered this cartridge as a quick refill for the office printer. The price was better than the local office supply store, and it works great! I recommend Amazon for HP Laser cartridges.
Holy crap! What an animal this boombox is. Everything works well, the am, fm, cd, preamp inputs, and oh...the SUBS! This thing produces sound that would really impress the neighbors(heh heh heh), but it's not all just thump. This stereo really is just that, a stereo. The sound quality is far superior than the price. I would never hesitate to purchase another one of these boomboxes, except that the design quality is so rugged that I probably could drive over it and still not break it. OK-thats a stretch of truth, but the thing is tough and very impressive. A+
Pros: Good typing feel. Nice pre-programmed buttons for volume, calculator, and MyComputer.Cons: Cheap build: the little legs in the back for tilting the keyboard break off right away. The home, end, insert, etc. keys are awkwardly placed.Definitely not worth more than about $10! But if you don't tilt your keyboard, you might not think it's bad at all.
This is the worst hard drive I've ever had, and that's going back to 1991 when I had my first computer. I have lost my files FIVE TIMES in the past two years using this thing. Luckily I have a utility called Restorer 2000 Pro that cost me about $50 that I used to surface scan the drive and pull my data off each time, but boy does it take forever to run, and you have to have another drive just as big to dump stuff onto. As you fill the drive up it gets more and more difficult to find a place to restore.Anyway, yeah, this drive is awful. It seems every time I really need to use it, it stops working. Please do yourself a favor, and steer far clear of this thing. There is much better stuff out there. I like one of the previous user's comments, about these things becoming nice bookends. Sounds about right to me.
You want to play your 360 without replacing the Double-A batteries every 10 minutes. Understandable. Buy a play and charge kit, since Microsoft was nice enough to NOT provide one with the controller, and problem solved. As far as I know, your console must be powered on and the controller plugged in to the charge cord (and obviously the battery must be attached to the controller) in order for the battery to charge. If it is able to charge while the console is off it's news to me, as the charge light will turn off when you power off your console.
I enjoy this product a lot. The small leather case for the nano itself is very protective, but not too bulky. It only hinders the use of the hold button, but all cases seem to do that. The leather sleeve is only good for first generation Nanos, however. I tried to use it with my sister's green second gen. Nano, and it slipped out a lot, though I would definitely say that leather is good as a case material for any iPod! The larger "travel case" is getting less use than the small leather one. Don't expect to fit anything but the Nano and the headphones in it, and even those two things barely fit. The cleaning cloth is nice to have. The only thing about the small plastic adhesive strip for the front of the iPod is it is tough to apply without getting bubbles on it. Also, it somewhat hinders the use of the clickhweel. Overall, a great buy. Consider other products if you like the white color of your Nano, because the black leather covers all the white space.
I find these headphones to be more comfortable than most. They are light and adjustable. I use them occasionally when noise elimination is not practical. For the price, you can't go wrong.
Instillation was more complecated than I thought, so I haven't been able to install it yet. It does seem like a good product.
Arrived in about a week, works just fine. Run from a ps3 to an optoma hd65 projector. 1080p. Why spend more!?
I have only had this drive for a few days now. The drive is relatively inexpensive and very fast when used with a USB 2.0 port. It was quickly and effortlessly recognized by my systems (I have MS Windows XP and 2000). But I would like to add my 2 cents to the choir of reviewers' comments about the object's poor design.The ring really IS flimsy, and the hole where the ring is inserted is so small that you cannot really replace it with a thicker, sturdier one. Something else I was displeased about, though, is the cap, which is very poorly designed. In most USB drives the caps "clicks" into place. This one does not and only "slides" onto the drive. This means that a slight pressure will make the cap slide off. I can predict that the cap will be easily and quickly lost... Today I found it on the ground after it slid off by simply taking my keys off a (loose) pocket.It's hard to think that much higher costs would have been involved in designing a better cap and a better ring. Anyway maybe I would buy this product again, but you do want to be aware of the shortcomings.P.S. written about 12 hours after writing this review. The cap is gone...P.P.S. written about one month after posting this review. The ring is gone too!P.P.P.S. One year after purchase, the DRIVE still works, but often (although not always) my desktop (with Win XP) fails to recognize it. It always works fine on my laptop instead.P.P.P.P.S. It is now October 2010 and the drive is still working fine. The problem I had when I use it my desktop is still there, but it has not got any worse.
Awesome for the Panasonic Lumix TZ3, because the sreeen is big and you want to protect it from any scrtach without reflecting and this is a very good option
Go into Control Panel>Game ControllersClick on Add>Microsoft SideWinder(Auto Detect)Don't blame your computer illiteracy on Belkin.I can't believe someone said that Belkin and Microsoft don't have a driver for the 'adapter'...are you serious?
The Logitech S-100 speakers are a great product for the price. They play great, the balance between them are fantastic. You couldn't get a better product for low price no matter where else you would look.
These were about 40% more expensive in stores. The quality seem to be very good. My only complaint would be that it doesn't charge great. It will always play, but I think the car needs to be running for it to charge. It would probably be great for long trips. I'm very happy with it.
Everything was working perfect, but after 3 days of using the battery, started to run out of energy after few minutes of use, I followed the instructions, I am very dissapointing
This is first time I buy something on internet.It have a beautiful case and easy to set up and use.The most important thihg is good price. You won't be sorry to own this COOL pda.
Because of it's low purchase price I decided to take a chance and use it in my home theater hookups.I provided a 12 volt DC voltage converter from my household current in order to be able to use this in the house. The audio portions of my composite cable are simply bypassed as those can be split off without any need for a voltage boost. So using only the video leg through this amplifier, I split my composite video signal as needed.The product works flawlessly, draws very little power and runs very cool. It does all I needed and avoided the cost of the priceier composite distribution amplifiers offered as home units.
You have to love the "cool" factor of being able to just pop it into a USB. Now if they can make one where you can carry something like this or two in a credit card carrier for spare backup or for "you never know when you need instant storage" situations, that would be the ultimate.
I actually did the research and told my family what camera I wanted for my birthday. I checked the reviews on Amazon and CNET. I compared the specs against other cameras, most notably the small Canon's. I decided on the Kodak DC280 and have been extremely pleased.I can't complain about battery life or screensize like I read in other reviews. I've played with all the settings by taking low light photos, close-ups, auto pictures, borders, etc. When I send pictures to my subjects, they all comment on the quality of the photos. The funny thing is that I'm taking pictures on medium quality with the lowest resolution!I do wish that it was a little smaller, but I knew it would be larger than an Elph. I would buy this camera again without hesitation.
My local store was out of the cartridges, and their price was higher than Amazon's. I ordered a couple with a regular Amazon order so there was no extra shipping, and it worked out great. So the idea of ordering from Amazon is 5 star, as well as the performace of the cartridge with my Stylus Photo 780 printer.
Although they say it comes with a remote, the remote is NOT in the box.Instead, you have to go the ATI website after you get the card and then order it and pay for shipping. How absurd is that?Plus, they are out-of-stock, so who knows when you will get it.Also, even though it is a new card, it doesn't even have a digital output connector, so if your LCD monitor is digital, you're out of luck.
This item is not for the plug and play user. Even with 15 years networking experience it was somewhat difficult to get all the features working though most users will not need them. Utilizing static ip addresses can be a hassle if you do not know how to obtain DNS information from your local provider. Also i believe Linksys over states its range for the RF side an should give realistic ranges. I have lost contact in as short as 60 feet and again that depends on the structure of the facility just dont expect 300.
I was informed in the Technical Information that This Product could so read MP3's. I have so far burned and ruined alot of cd's because of this. I kept trying to change things to get the player to read them. The PHILLIP's cd player is not MP3 compatible. I was told by Amazon.com that It was indeed MP3 compatible. Therefor I do not recommend this cd player if you think it plays MP3's. Otherwise the cd player is great but the volume is not so great.
The product does work which is why I gave it a 3 but I do have some complaints...1. If I didn't have a lap table with a lip on it the laptop could slip off of this item. I think it should be made out of rubber instead of the foam. Also, a lip on the bottom end of it would be much better.2. The bottom of the product is smooth and could slide down a tilted table causing your laptop to crash to the floor. How likely, probably not very but your laptop could tumble. (Say if you had it on a lap table and bent down slightly to pick up a pencil... bye bye computer) I think using rubber and texturizing this product would help immensely with the slipage.3. Definitely would not work for those that want to use their laptops directly on their laps.4. I have a 15" laptop and it is quite a bit smaller than my laptop. Could be at least 4" wider.5. Partially covers the one air vent on the bottom of my laptop.The basic concept does work. So, it really is just a matter of I got what I paid for. Next time I'll pay a few extra bucks for a more detailed laptop lifter.
The ad states:And unlike many other infrared cameras, this one is completely wireless!The Truth:It requires a power cord to the camera...so it is not wireless!The video and infrared work good! Just wish that it was truly wireless.
The device is working fine with no glitches up to this day.It is well manufactured, but the packaging could be better. I had to use a contact cleaner before I installed it on my computer.
I shopped around and found this unit for about 1/2 the price of others available. I'm glad i bought it as it works well, well made, and having the discharge button is a plus.
I just got this for Xmas to replace my undersized Belkin 4 port hub and it looks great. It works fine for most of my peripherals but don't bother hooking up your Soundsticks to it. The music skips about once every 20-30 seconds. It also requires a powercord (adding to the already overflowing powerstrip) unlike the Belkin which will work w/ or w/o external power (in accordance with USB specs I may add). So, I have the soundsticks plugged in directly to my TiBook and then the hub in the other port to all of the other peripherals. I debated returning it but the blekins are not stackable and take up a greater horizontal footprint. Sometimes I just wish I could find one product that did what I needed...
First of all, you want a surge protector that has metal protection on it, since I have seen plastic ones go up in flames. It is kind of big, but has enough outlets as well as a nice styling to it.
This is a dynamite printer. It prints better than my Hi Ti dye sub 4x6 printer and it prints full sheet to boot. You don't need to spend more than this. for best results, use canon ink and canon photo paper pro. You won't use commercial services once you see what this baby can do. I have to say it has exceeded my expectations.
The case is very strong and has protected my XDA for several years. However the belt clip is flimsy plastic and broke pretty quickly.
Perfect upgrade for my IBM X31. I have used for half a year, no problem at all.I like the competitive price when I bought it.
We bought the camera to use on a trip to Paris and it worked great! The picture and sound quality will not win any awards, but for the money and the fun, it is great. The software and usability of the product is very good.
well, i've just bought this camera, but all tests i've made with it are incredible good.
I ordered my 486 and then saw that bad review and was sweating it...but boy were they wrong, this little go getter rocks. First off is the design. Its suberb, I've never had a portable so small, its barely bigger then a cassette.The sound is crisp, clear, and robust. Of course your not going to have awesome bass, dah, its a freaking small headphone speaker. But this unit can compeate stright up with units costing 2 or 3 or 4 times as much. Yeah I thought, 20 bucks its going to be so so, I was wrong.I don't have any ideal why its only 20 dollars but unlike others I dont look a gift horse in the mouth, I ride it baby, And boy am I glad I did.It's everything a portable walkman should be, the problem with the other review was he was knocking it for not deliviring something its not suppose to anyway. It be like me buying a great surf board and giving it 2 stars cause its a crappy sewing machine.Don't buy this and your missing out on one sweet deal. Its a great walkman that happens to be 20 dollars not a 20 dollar walkman that happens to be okay....
Works fine. Fits our eXplorist 100 perfectly. Hooks nicely onto a belt loop. Five stars for the money.
I ordered a Palm m500 and knew I would be connecting to an older Mac without a USB port. After spending quite a bit of time on the Palm web site and not finding much info, a Google search lead me back to Amazon.com and this kit.. When I got the Palm I realized I needed a Serial cradle. I think I'll also need the connect kit to connect to the modem or printer port. It would be nice if this kind of info was more readily available.. Oh well, it the price to pay for being both a Mac user and not up on the latest technology. But I do have a USB cradle in case I ever upgrade my MAc
They were a decent value for the price, but the sound is not full enough, and the treble and high sounds are sharper than the bass tones.They are terrible when running or exercising. The fact that one of the buds has a shorter cable makes it easier for them to be snagged off the ear. I did not let that affect the rating too much, however, because they were not advertised as workout headphones.
I have been having problems with the restraining order my ex girlfriend had on me so i decided to pick up 3 extra jobs to be able to afford this Gem. Needless to say that i am extremely impressed with the clarity and function this product offers. I was able to stalk my Ex from 500yards away with no issue. she had no idea that i was even there and the clarity of the optic was able to catch the smoothness of her milky pale skin. Unfortunately, opossums took over the tree that i use to watch her so i will have to find a good strategic location for my camp. Wish me luck guys! and i hope my boyfriend doesn't find out about this...
Tailored for gaming geeks this mouse also possess amazing tracking ability and sensitivity for general purpose use. A perfect compliment to our Macbook running OSX.
I had one of these (actually, it's a no-longer produced Ultra Max model but has identical specs, so I assume it's the same) and it was one of my fave pieces of kit.I had it ~10 years and it served me very well until an over-anxious and under-informed helper twisted too hard trying to force the legs closed and broke something. Oh well, getting ten years out of it wasn't bad!It went to Russia for three weeks and got kicked around in the luggage, on planes and trains and a Volga river boat (and if you've been to Russia you know how they are with luggage/packages/etc)!It survived innumerable day-hikes/backpacks/camping-trips/parties/cities, and has held up to an F100 or a D70 + all my glass up to the 80-200 f2.8. I actually was never comfortable with the 80-200 f2.8 on the thing and that was more of an experiment than a matter of routine. But it also worked and in pinch...However, where this thing REALLY shines is with a lighter-weight DSLR rig (entry to mid-level with smaller barreled glass ) or a PnS or one of the (what I call) hybrids.Toss a PNS/hybrid in a pocket or pack with this thing in tow and you'll find yourself taking pictures in places, at times, and with people (including yourself in the composition) that you'd just not be getting otherwise. And as a photog friend says, the best kit is the one you have with you!Anyways... These things are lighter than all but the lightest CFs (some of the blitzo mountaineers, etc), and even at that the others are only lighter because they do not come with an attached head. AND they cost at least 400-500 smackers more.I read the complaints about stability, but IMO that's just nonsensical. Unstable compared to what? Compared to tripods made out of exotic materials and that cost 5-7 times as much (or more) and that also weigh more anyways??? Compared to heftier aluminum models that might not cost a whole lot more but weigh 2.5 - 6 times more!?!?!?!We're talking simple phyics and materials sciences here... there is no free lunch. Stability comes from geometry, form factor, materials, and to a lesser extent design.The only way to make a tripod this small and compact be more stable would be to add material (ends up weighing a lot more) or using exotic materials (ends up costing 5-7 times more) or BOTH. And someone has done just that, it's the Blitzo Mt'eer and costs about 5-6 times more. If that's your standard, go buy one! Truth be told and if it didn't cost what a really nice used piece of glass or body cost, I'd buy one myself.Anyways, given that this thing is (yet again) lighter than all but the most minimnalist CFs (that cost upwards of 1g) and serves well for its intended purpose, what's not to like???I never had a stitch of trouble with the twist lock legs and found them generally easier to use and less prone to slipping than the over-center designs (a la Bogen etc.)And again, stability!?!?! Please, we're comparing a ~120 dollar tripod that fits the niche it was designed for VERY well, is durable, holds easily twice it's own weight, packs into 1/2 - 2/3rds the volume of the other minimalist designs that cost 5 times as much, and is lighter than those others to boot!!! What's to complain about!?!?!?Oh, and btw... All my other kit has Kirk/RRS/etc compatible (mostly Kirk) plates/clamps/feet, so when I got my Velbon Max I took the original head off and added the smallest Bogen ballhead I could find with a Kirk plate on it. That kept the overall weight of the tripod + head down to 2.25 pounds, but made it compatible with my entire kit.
Next to my Logitech Z-2300's, these are my #2 choice. They sound amazing & last what seems like forever. The bass is outstanding for a 2.1 set. The clarity in the highs is pristine. That's all I have to say about that.
I just purchased this system, I have it matched-up to a Pioneer receiver and these speakers and subwoofer are totally awesome.I have it set-up in a 15x20 room and the sound is just incredible.When watching a music dvd, you feel like your on stage and when watching a movie you feel like your in the movie.These speakers matched-up with the receiver I have make my whole house shake. (I'm sure this would be just as great in a larger room)I almost bought a Bose system, but I'm glad I held off and only spent $199.00 at BestBuy for this speaker system. I was lucky enough to get the receiver for free from my brother in-law.I'm very impressed with the type of systems that Yamaha puts out.I wouldn't hesitate buying another Yamaha system again.In my opinion, this speaker system is better that some of the higher priced products that are out there.
Its my first GPS device so I do not compare it to others but its working really fine with me :)
ATI has certainly delivered on all accounts with the Radeon 9700 Pro. Not only does it beat the competition in every benchmark thrown at it, but in most tests, it simply rips other cards apart. Performance is phenomenal across the board, but the R9700 Pro really shows its strength when used in high resolution gaming, especially with full-scene anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering. Using this card and a fairly fast processor, gaming at 1600 x 1200 is a reality with every current game on the market. Or,if your monitor doesn't like high resolutions, crank it down to 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024 and turn on the anti-aliasing and get extremely good performance as well.Worth every earned penny!
I bought a couple of these to connect to some TalkAbout radios for use while skiing. We tuck the radio in the pocket and clip the mic outside the pocket and zip the pocket closed. Turn the volume up to max on the radios and you have easy 2-way communication without removing gloves. They have been used in very snowy conditions, and once they did experience some difficulty due to freezing in wet conditions, but overall I rate them highly for the price.
I own a wired router and wanted a new one so I said why not get a wireless one? I got the Netgear and It was easy to set up but the signal is horrible. I am on the second floor and getting very poor signal. Also with the computers that I had hooked up with the wired feature was also slow. It is a OK router for a small home. If you want to bridge routers DO NOT BUY THIS!!
Excellent product. I ordered it and received it a day earlier than expected. I forgot to purchase a grounding panel, therefore; went to the local massive chain hardware store. I saw a mount identical to this one for around $4.00 which is a lot cheaper than this was after shipping. A little disturbed, but not too much. I'd urge the community to check out the local hardware store prior to buying it from here unless you have free shipping on it!
I have a 32" LED Samsung I used this mount for. My Samsung uses M8 screws to mount it to a wall. This mount not only did not come with the M8 screws to mount my TV, but when I bought the proper screws, I had to file the brackets so the screws would fit through the brackets. I advise checking your manual to find out what screws your TV needs. The biggest screws this mount comes with are M6s. If your TV needs anything bigger, I'd avoid this mount.On a positive note, the mount is extremely easy to mount to a wall. It is very solid and easy to adjust the tilt.
Nice set of headphones for less then $100. I use them for watching TV through a Denon 5.1 receiver and the sound is very good. Seem to be very sensitive since I don't need to turn the sound up very high for adequate vol. Appear to be well made and are comfortable for movie lenght. I considered other brands but took a chance with these, based on good reviews, and I have not been disappointed. I considered wireless because I would prefer not having a cord but I have not been impressed with any I tried. They really can't reproduce surround sound but are very good for times when my wife doesn't want to listen to the program I'm watching.
I researched extensively on the internet for camera cases for my Canon 570 IS. This is the only case I found that had a really well-designed area for extra supplies - namely, batteries and memory cards. Other cases (I looked at over 20) had one or the other, but not both, and not separated within their own compartment. Look at the picture, and you can see for yourself, this front-opening flap for "extras" is ideal for digital cameras. I am very pleased with this purchase. You can check the Tamrac website to find the case that best fits your camera.
bit the bullet and purchased the router and card. after the initial headache of the set up, everything works great. with 2 computers in our house, this frees my wife and i up to be in separate rooms and concentrate on our own work. no unforeseen problems as of yet (knock on wood).
This tripod was not worth my time or money. The only thing that it really was good for is holding my camera when I wasn't using it. It is very hard to adjust and does not have much variability.If you are taking straight forward pictures from a flat surface, this tripod will work for you. Any variability, such as uneven surfaces or fast set up shots, I would recommend spending a little bit more on your tripod. I wasted my time with this one, but I also take most of my pictures outside and end up with many variables. I have found that this tripod does not suit someone who plans to do more than work in controlled settings, like your living room.
I bought this cable because my daughter "Just had to have it". I don't know anything about it except it kept my daughter quiet. As the purchaser, I found it was the lowest cost for something not available in our area. Shipping was on time, and I assume the cable worked, since she hasn't complained.
I didn't feel like paying for the high priced DirecTv prices for HD, so I got this nice little thing. Works wonderfully. It's kind of large and not mountable, but gets the job done x10. Better picture than with a cable box.
don't let the product name fool you--even though everything (including the packaging) says it specifically fits 15" powerbooks, it DOESN'T. it's a fraction of an inch too small--it takes quite a bit of effort to zip the case with my laptop inside. once it's zipped, it's so stretched around the computer that it looks like it's gonna bust a seam, if not right away, it will eventually. if you have a slightly smaller laptop, this would be a nice sleeve for it--i like the neoprene and the pocket on the front. just frustrating that it doesn't fit the laptop that it's supposedly made to fit!
This is a very nice case, the gps can be used easily without even taking it out of the case.This is excellant protection from scratches,dirt, moisture etc.Velcro holds the case closed and keeps it snug enough to keep out dirt,is very conveniant if you want to take the gps out easily.
My wife is very happy with this TV. It replaces a 13 inch TV we had on the counter in the kitchen. It takes up much less space. It has a bigger picture that is clear and bright. It is better than we first expected for a relatively low cost LCD TV. There is a momentary pause before the TV reacts to the input from the remote, i.e., turning on, changing channels, etc., that took me a bit to get used to. Other than that the TV performs beautifully.
Good price, fast shipping. Decided not to install it since it involved ripping my entire dash board apart and didn't want to risk breaking the plastic trim.
I am surprised to hear so many people stating they have a problem w/this fabulous little camera. I purchased mine mid to late 2005 & have had no issues w/it as far as anything not working or it needing repairs. It still performs like a trouper & many friends of mine have commented on how I tend to get better long range/zoom type shots than their instant digital cameras. The only cons that I have come across is that it's hard to tell if you have a good shot on my little display, which has some scratching on it now & that red eye, on my kitties eyes (in pics), I have not been able to fix/correct & it's harder to get a clear shot if I have to use macro or even reg shots without flash, you have to hold super still or use a tripod. Also hard to get it to take quick enough pictures for action shots, but I have still gotten a few good ones. I notice the new SD cameras cost much less than mine did in 2005, it was $400 or $450 at the time from Best Buy for mine, but I've used it continuously for almost 6 yrs with no problems. I also note that mine was made in Japan & some of the complaints on the newer cameras are saying theirs were made in China & are cheap plastic. I also still have an older Canon ELPH that uses Advantix film that I like & still works great as well.
I used to copy audio CD with a 50% rate of success(Maxell), thatwas the buffer underrun problem, since i bought another CendyneCDRW, it's been 100% on audio CD copy, although the speed wassomewhat slower due to source cd drive can only read at 8x, butdata cd has been written much faster, up to rated speed, so ithink some of the complains are misdirected, (Cendyne 4x4x8 forsource drive, Cendyne 12x10x32 for destination), incidently,the 12x costed only half as much as the 4x drive, if i ever goingto receive my $20 rebate.
Despite some good reviews I'm sorry I got this set. I'll never use the case. Only the camera will fit in it, and I need to be able to carry the extra battery. The neck strap is scratchy and even has a label warning it might irritate your neck - plus, it lacks the little tab thingy on the wrist strap that came with the camera, which gives you some help getting out the memory card or the battery if you have big fingers.Finally, the case has a magnetic clasp - I don't claim to be knowledgeable about how much magnetism a memory card can stand, but I do note that the instruction manuals all warn against getting the card near a battery.
I was excited about buying this MP3 Player/FM Radio for workouts. I had an Ipod Shuffle (1st generation) in a sport case with lanyard for years and loved it, but it was stolen from my car. So, I tried to look on the bright side and try a new more versatile player that was smaller than my Shuffle but with a digital screen and FM tuner so I could tune into the TVs at the gym if I wanted. For the price, I'm very disappointed. The MP3 player skips on occasion (something that never happened with my Shuffle). The sound quality is OK compared to my Shuffle. And the battery DOES NOT last 9 hours as advertised. I could use my Ipod for weeks (3 to 4 one-hour work-outs a week) before I had to recharge it. The Creative ZEN Stone Plus lasts only 2 to 3 one-hour workouts before I have to recharge it. As one reviewer pointed out, the controls also leave more to be desired. For example, when I hit the arrows or other buttons during a workout, I want to skip to another song or adjust the volume or switch over to the FM tuner, but I have to hit them twice, once to turn on the screen and then again to change a song, volume, or other setting.In the end, I searched for and bought another Ipod Shuffle (1st generation) and a sport case with lanyard (which together came to less than what I paid for the Creative ZEN Stone Plus) for my workouts.I also purchased a Coby MP-C895 MP3 Player with 2 GB flash memory, FM radio & USB drive for a friend who just started working out (a "you go girl" gift). It's not as sleek. But I set it up for her, and, for nearly half the price as the Creative ZEN Stone Plus, the sound quality is better, the screen is more informative (it gives you the song, the artist, and the album, etc.), it's much easier to use, and with a AAA battery for electronic devices (i.e. Duracell M3 Ultra Digital batteries or Energizer e2 Titanium Technology batteries), it lasts and lasts and lasts. There's no need to recharge the device; just replace the battery. She loves it.
The product comes WITHOUT instructions and, sorry to say, the menu screens and drop down menus anre NOT intuitive. I bought two of these devices, one for myself to use to link to my cellphone and the other for my wife for linking to her printer.It took only a few minutes to pair my cellphone with the bluetooth, but it took another half hour to set it up to find everything in the the phone.A similar pattern was encountered with the printer. No more than 5 minutes to pair the unit with the printer. There were no instructions on how to set up the system to print. It then took me another hour of trial and error to finally find the menu item to create the printer link to be able to print. I really could have used an instruction manual.In any case, once the setup was made everything works as advertised. Have not yet tested the unit for distance - should be interesting.
Purchased these stands for the speakers that come with Onkyo's ST-9100THX speakers (large speakers). Couldn't be happier. They look great and were very easy to assemble.
I purchased two of these printers over 5 years ago. They are great work horses, and still in production - yes I had the noise problem with one of the units (3 in 1 oil) fixed the problem, yes I had paper jamming problems (cleaning the rollers) solved the jamming!I take a lot of digital pictures - Up to 1200 X 2400 resolution - plus I am a screen printer - which means the printer stays busy. Many friends of mine have purchased these machines without complaints! I am not looking to change these beasts!Best purchase of a printer I have ever made !
This product is [retty good, but don't even try putting a bood on it, the holder will tip over and it doesn't clip the pages of a book very well. But for papers it's good and it's adjustable, which is convient. It did hold my notebook very well, but for books it sucks.
I purchased this product a few months ago and found that it does what it is designed to do. My only draw back is that it did not come with the tip that provided the full power that allowed battery recharging for my laptop (apt35us) and that had to be purchased separately. Other than that it came in a nice carry pouch with all the other useful stuff that allows you to power your laptop from the car and such like.I suggest before you buy, you use the Taragus site to make sure that it works with your system and check the tips that are included to see if you need to buy any additional tip to get full power. It certainly was a good buy for the money I paid.
It was easy to install and it works great were very happy with it .
I read reviews in a few photography magazines before I purchased this filter. Several reviewers rated it highly as an all around filter. I did not want tohave to take several filters and keep changing them, especially while traveling. I am pleased with my purchase.
I ordered this product to eliminate the tangled web of cords connecting our router with other technology. Stores don't seem to stock Cat5 cable shorter than 7 feet, so I was delighted to find the one-footer on Amazon.com. It fits perfectly and my office space is visually improved.
Excellent product. Value buy as I bought for very low price.I have used this cable only for few hours. During trials - it improved my data transfer speed from average 15 MBPS (with USB) to average 100 MBPS (with eSATA to eSATA) keeping all other conditions same. As written earlier - cable is bit stiff but the cable and connectors are with quality finish. I would reccoment this product.
Purchased several years ago and still use them between computer, camera and audio recorder. Great buy in its day. Also used storing Wii games.
This item arrived from China in a month less time than advertised. It came in a padded envelope, with a screw driver, screws, HDD case, carry case, adapter, usb 1 and 2 cable, and a thank you card! Easy installation! Easy setup! Works on Windows, Mac and every Linux flavor I tried (RPM and DEB)! The USB cable works for USB1.0 and 2.0 because there is an extra usb connection for additional power! I should have purchased 100 of these! 100% perfection! To the seller; THANK YOU!!!
The DVD player has done a great job. We have had no problems with it at all.
I had some old tapes and wanted to play them and this provided the correct vehicle for that. Good quality for the price.
This was the second bluetooth adapter I have purchased, the first turned out to be junk. This product feels well built at first but does not have a cap and after rattling around in my pocket for 3 weeks the USB connection seems to be getting a little loose from the external case (it still is firmly attached to the internal parts). It still works great though, it has great range and has not let me down yet, I highly recommend this for it's durability(my pocket is not very nice to USB jump drives either).
This rating is not particularly for this product, per se, but only to warn potential buyers that the BC-02 cartridge (as suggested by the ink/toner finder feature) will NOT fit into the Canon FAX-B160. The ink/toner finder feature is flawed and should CORRECTLY suggest the BX-20 cartridge. Happy trails.
I bought this stereo for Christmas and I can tell you it's unbelievable. The sound of this small compact unit is unreal. Even though the subwoofer is a little larger than the stereo it still fits on my book shelf. Set up was easy and programming the preset channels was smooth. It can hold up to 20 FM and 20 AM channels. Being able to change the display colors is a cool feature. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone. Worth the price!!!
I got my order on time. The battery was actually better than the one I initially thought I was getting. Superb. THANKS!
This little hand-held portable camera was good at first, I thought that the picture and video quality was fine, but then, 2 weeks after I bought it, the screen broke, and I can't even use it as a webcam. So now, I have to manually try to delete pictures and it is very difficult to maneuver. Also, with a very small memory chip, you can take maybe 12 pictures before the memory is full. I would recommend spending that extra $20-$30 for a better camera as this is possibly one of the worst digital camcorders that I have ever seen.
I am very pleased with this dvd player. It is easy to hook up and so easy to use. I find the picture of good quality and the multi regional feature, easy to use. I am more than happy and considering buying a second one. I would recomend this to anyone that is interested in a multi regional player.
I've had this lens for nearly 2 years and hardly ever used it until the last few weeks. I use to shoot with a Rebel XTi, but now I'm using a 5D. Pictures taken with the XTi were usually nice, but nothing special. Eventually I got into panoramas using medium format, manual focus lenses and shift adapters, so the 70-200 was put on a back shelf and was only brought out when I began to wonder if I was having trouble focusing my old, used MF lenses.I had a $95 Hoya UV filter on the 70-200 until one day I was comparing its sharpness and image quality on the 5D to a set of 25 year old, medium format, manual focus, East German, Carl Zeiss Jena lenses. The 70-200 could not match the old commie MF lenses until I dumped the UV filter.Then a couple of weeks ago, because so many of my usual haunts are flooded by the Mississippi, I dragged out the 70-200, put a 2X extender on it and started shooting big white egrets in a local park. It doesn't work so well as a bird lens, especially white birds against a green background. Focus wasn't so good. I compared it with the 2X extender to my 300mm Zeiss Jena, manual focus, MF commie lens targeting a monochromatic stone church bell tower from 600 to 700 yards out. The old commie lens bested it.But this Father's Day it took wonderful pictures of family coupled with the 5D, and again today, it took beautifully sharp photos, coupled again with the 5D, but general photography, not big white birds or monochromatic stone work at great distances.If you want to see what this lens can do:1. Ditch any and all filters. High priced UV filters are worse than useless, they significantly degrade image quality and the lens doesn't need nearly the protection every newbee seems to think it needs. If you put one of those on the front of an f/2.8 70-200 you wasted $1000 of the $1600 you paid for the lens.2. Ditch any and all tele-extenders. Getting good shots with an extender is very hit or miss, especially if the target is pretty much monochromatic and/or glaring white and very far away.3. Get a 5D (or 1D) because with the little Canons (anything less than a 5D), you'll never know just how good this lens is. Of course, if you can't afford a 5D or better but plan on getting one some day, it's alright to buy the f/2.8 70-200 now. It'll be there waiting to show you what it can really do when you finally get a camera that can do it justice.
First, let me say that I'm a loyal Netgear customer - I love their wired and wireless products and I usually don't even want to consider purchasing any other brand. Which is all the more reason why it pains me to say that FA311 is a really bad piece of hardware. When running many types of online software (games, P2P, etc.) FA311 will cause your PC to crash (you've been warned!) Some experts have attributed the problem to FA311 Win XP driver; however, Netgear refuses to acknowlege this and has no updates available as of this writing. And although you can install fixed 3rd party drivers for this card, I'd recommend to play it safe and avoid FA311 altogether!
I guess the ultimate question is "Would you buy it again?" I lost my first one and I missed it so much I bought it again. I use my camera almost daily for work, but I also have a lot of money into this camera including the Canon WPDC40 Waterproof Case for $160, which works awesome for scuba diving by the way. I didn't want a large bulky case to carry around on a day to day basis. This case with my S70 in it fits easily into my glove box or console of my vehicle. However, when I take a trip someplace and I need a larger case for extra batteries, charger or my waterproof housing, I just bring a larger case. For $12, it suits its purpose well. A good every day case.
Very cool gaming keyboard. I like how the backlighting can be intensified with the turn of a knob. Also there are 3 colors to choose from; Blue, Red, and Purple. The little palmrest that can be attached is priceless! No more sore palms. The height can also be adjusted. Only bad thing about this keyboard is that after a year of use the w,a,s,d keys are worn out, but that shows that it's been loved! The left ctrl key also bummed out for a while but it's working now.
I have always been a cannon fan and this camera is very easy to use.It can be connected to you computer and is easy to use to print pictures to your printer.I like not having to buy film and always able to swap in a fresh memory card which I can then resue once I have downloaded my pictures to my computer.This is a good camera worth the price.Best Regards to all, MC - TheStickRules.Com
This is a nice looking monitor with a crisp screen. The size and design easily fit into my side by side layout on a single desk. Individual movies and games shined through making it easy on the eyes.The only fault I could see was the plug. It came with a standard cord which, due to the design of the monitor, is a little bit of a pain to put in. It's likely not cost effective to design a plug without the hump to fit in better.Short of that it looks like a real winner.
This scanner is so easy to use and light enough to take with me to work and back home. The quality of the image is also very good.
If you have a beer budget but champagne taste, then buy the over thousand dollar Zeiss, Leica, or Swarovski binoculars! But, for quality per dollar spent, you can't go wrong with these. I had their compact 10x28's, but wanted more light gathering ability in low dusk type conditions. Since I don't backpack anymore, I didn't need the light weight of the compact. But these are not "heavy" by any means. 10 power is about the limit for a hand held optical instrument, but that's all I've ever used, so I'm comfortable with it. The quality of these optics will allow you use them all day without undue eye fatigue. A very good quality binocular, in my opinion.
I thought $20 for a 1GB MP3 player sounded too good, I should have trusted my instincts. Purchased for my Daughter for Christmas. First one would not power on or work at all, so we sent it back. The second one also will not power on or work at all - sending it back too and giving up. COBY, you have forever lost our business.
Very happy with my purchase. I use my flash along with the sony a550 to take intraoral pictures of my patients and they look great.
This is by far the best External I have ever had. It is extremely fast, and very durable. I am currently deployed in Iraq, and this is the only drive that has been able to "keep up". Its sturdy design, and easy to use features have been outstanding. It is a very good bargain as well... Look no further! This is the one to choose....
It's OK, but I agree with the other reviewer about being clunky. And the larger the diameter the filter the harder it will be get it out without getting finger prints on it. My filters are 72mm. Keep a lens pen or cloth handy.I wanted it for the compactness and it just fits inside myLowepro Cirrus TLZ 25 Holster Style Case, stuck to the side next to the lens barrel by a Velcro dot I added. I have a Nikon D90 with a Tamron 18-270 lens and I can them put in the case without reversing the lens hood but if the flap is not in the correct position the hood petals will catch it.
I bought this last year for my teenage daughter for Christmas - she has been very happy with this. Batteries have good charge time, usually takes a while for these to deplete. Good video and audio quality.
My wife purchased teh 3900 for Christmas. I have used film cameras for the past 20 years including some very good SLR cameras. While not an expert, I take the hobby seriously and was skeptical of digital cameras.This has changed with the 3900. The photo resolution is excellent. I took a photo of my daughter's face from 10 feet. I was able to zoom in on teh face and did not get any grainy lines until I was looking at her eye lashes.The system is very easy to learn and use. The only thing I do not like is its light weight . . . I keep thinking I will break it if handled roughly.The software package is easy to use from my 2-year old DELL. Printing with a new CANON printer at 8x10 yields excellent photos.
I bought this recorder to record a class I was taking. Lukily for me, my instructor had a loud voice so it recorded well. It has two speed selections. If you use the slower speed to get more tape time,it will get worse. It also has the V O R &quot;high&quot; &quot;Low&quot; selection and that's only to ensure continuous tape play when the voice gets soft. If your instructors voice is soft it may not work to well.I've seen other Sony models that are better and they take a regular cassette tape not these microcassette tapes.
Love this lens. Allows me to take life size imgages on my new Canon D-SLR. Works great as a fixed aperture lens for normal shots too.
Was never able to reestablish file sharing while using this router. Tried various fixes. Was using XP on desktops and laptops. Was told they offer no support for file sharing. Sought advice elsewhere. None of it worked. Returned the item.
I purchased this camera and have been so happy. I was sick and tired of the photo place messing up my pics so I decided to get one. I was on a tight budget but my friend had one and I tried his and loved it. It's the cheapest one with an LCD screen. It has so many features. It's definitly the best value for a camera under $250. BUY IT TODAY!
I liked these for the most part, but the plastic is cheap and they broke pretty quick because of that. The sound still works, but the headphones had to be taped back together. Good for cheap headphones, but lacking true quality craftsmanship.
This cable arrived in great shape and does its job perfectly. Well worth the purchase. Hope you enjoy it! Blah had one more word before I can submit.
This was my first digital camera. Very easy to use. No problems downloading images. Glad to Support Breast Cancer Awareness.
These speakers are spectacular. Take them out of the box hook them up(about 10min.) turn them on and enjoy.One bad thing they're not stereo. Mine are usually seperated so it doesn't make any difference. I carry them everywhere. You could literallystrap one on your back and have music or news anywhere on your property. So cool.
This is a GREAT CASE and is exactly what I was looking for. The TOUGH Case keeps the iPod protected and DOES NOT MAKE iPOD TO BIG. Comes with a nice screen protector and belt clip. The belt clip has a rubber protector inside the case to keep it from damaging or scratching the iPod. The case also keeps iPod from sliding around in the car. There are openings for the data port, sound port and hold switch. Nicely seals around the display and click wheel. AGAIN, this is a GREAT CASE!
For the price...its pretty good. The sound is clear, and the ear-muffs are not uncomfortable. The mike is real good too. Summary - worth the buy!!
Compared to Similar Drives:I've owned the drive for about 8 months, and must say that I've loved it from day one. Similar Raid drives that I've had experience with have either burned out or have noisy fans. I also use the Lacie Rugged portable drive. With my MacBook Pro, I've used both intensely with great results. I've had experience with many other Raid and portable drives.Cooling and Noise:Since the hard drives are mounted next to eachother by the skinny side, and not by the fat side like most Raids, they do not generate so much heat for eachother. The drive stays very cool, even after intense hours of running during massive video encoding or batch picture processing. This is also helped since the stress is spread across drives. As mentioned, most Raid's are like a 747 with noise and still stay very hot. This drive is calm, stable, and quite, no matter what you do to it.Speed:Even when daisy-chaining two other HD's and a scanner, this thing is still blazing. With a 100gb transfer of pictures, I clocked it at around 80-100 mb/s. When copying and pasting, it makes a light noise, rather than a loud chug chug clack clack from one side of the HD to the other.Travel and Wear:As a transient college student, I have traveled many time with this drive with no problems. Its been subjected to cheep air conditioners and heaters, along with very humid dorm rooms. No problems, always ran without a hitch. Even though the drive is thin, it still stays very stable with its heavy metal stand.Quality:This thing is a beauty and looks its price. The case and vertical stand are made of solid metal, and you can feel its weight and quality. Its connections are tight and well located. The cooling system is quiet and worked fanastically.Other Reviews:Unfortunately with high-end HD's, who are mostly bought by busy professionals, buyers seem to only take the time to review if they've had a bad experience. Would you write your congressmen to tell him you were happy? If you look at reviews of other Raid drives, such as Western Digital, you'll see similar bad reviews, people saying they switched to Lacie. Those drives are genuinely noisy and have other concerns, however. You don't know if people are throwing things on top of them or knocking them around all of the time, or tearrying them out while there processing data. Overall, a great product product.
This is a fantastic value package..First let me say delivery was prompt and package was delivered in good working condition. When I first opened the kit I was a bit suprised at the size of the meter, its so tiny and fits perfect in the palm of your hands so let rate each product. 1- DM-20 meter- very impressed with this little meter its light weight has a very sterdy rubber boot and works fine... I did not have any issue with contnuity buzzer as mentioned in another review i read before my purchase but the buzzer can become intermittent if you dont firmly press leads against conductor or each other...and its loud and clear......Ac voltage is good the few times I used it both ranges although i must mention when using the meter in 200v range on 120v circuits the digit after dicimal point jumps up and down alot but this is normal for a meter in this price range, what i do to remedy this is to set the range to 300v,this removes the decimal point ant redings are very stable. Am yet to test Dc voltage and other functions but so far no problems. My only con though is the length of the test lead cord which is only two feet long... should of been a foot longer.-2-GT-11 VOLTAGE DETECTOR- one word...FANTASTIC...use this tool for detecting current in live ciruits, not too sensitive an works great..-GT-10 POLARITY CUBE- Works as it should..all in all this is a great budget product and with pretty neat carying pouch and user mauals this kit is a must have. Am a house wireman and would recomend this kit for all DIY'ers, handymen and technicians alike this is a great product for any tool kit.
I use these short patch cables on my gigabit home network. They are reliable and very inexpensive. Good, fast, cheap always works well for me...
Perfect fit for my Nikon D60. Spacy room, can put anohter Lens at the side. Easy to carry and use. highly recommand!
I was a little hesitant to buy a refurbished item but it came in like new. I had lost my first recorder of the same model and this one as a replacement works just as good. (It actually came with more stuff than with my previous purchase!) The recorder itself is great, voice quality on the recording is superb and you can record from far away and still hear it as if you were right next to the speaker. A must have and a great deal for college students!
I'm sure you've all done your research and read the reviews about this subwoofer. I'm here to tell you this is a great subwoofer! Especially, for $200 from Amazon.Had to replace the subwoofer on my 5.1 speaker system. The Polk PSW505 will surpass most expectations. Let's face it, if you're an audiophile, you wouldn't even look at this category. Yes, it's a discontinued model but don't let that stop you. If you've done your research properly, you'll notice that speaker and subwoofer manufacturers periodically release "new" products. That's how they make money. But look closely at the specs and notice how they are the same or slightly different. Perhaps, a new material for the subwoofer, a new shell, more power, or slightly better frequency response range. Then look at price for the new offerings and you'll soon decide which side of the fence you're on. The new products are probably better. But how much is it better and for what price?The specs on this subwoofer are good enough for most people. 300W Continuous Average Output will rock most "average" living room. For those who care, I'm running it off of a Harman Kardon AVR-645 amp. Settings (crossover, speaker size etc.) are set on the amp and using the "unfiltered" input from amp to subwoofer. My configuration is 5.1. Speakers are set on the amp for small speakers/100hz and crossover at 80hz. I've manually set the distance from the speakers and subwoofer to the couch in my living room. Just watched Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon blu-ray and the sound was awesome! Please don't correlate my taste in movies to this review :-). It was a good test movie. Listening to different genres of music has not been a disappointment. Don't listen to those who say things like "...bass on music wasn't as tight...blah...blah...blah.." Sounds like an audiophile-wanna-be who shouldn't even consider this subwoofer so get lost.One last thing, this is one of the few subwoofer in the price range that was shielded. Shielding is not a big deal nowadays because most people with home theaters have LCD or plasma TVs which aren't affected by the magnetic field put out by the subwoofer. Non-shielded subwoofers adversely affect picture quality on CRT/tube TVs when positioned too closely together. The shielding was important to me because I have used the top of the subwoofer as a table where I've routinely place my laptop, phone, iPod. Glad to report that all my electronic products are still functioning. Better safe than sorry eh?Bottom line: this subwoofer would easily stack up against other 300W subwoofers at twice the price. Don't be too stuck on the specs. They are important but the only sure way to be sure is to listen to it yourself. Read the reviews. An average of 5 stars from 226 reviewers on Amazon can't be wrong. Make that 227 reviews including this one. We can't all be working for Polk? Or can we?
El pen drive es de buena calidad, practico y facil de manejar, la velocidad de lectura y escritura es excelente.Recomiendo este producto
Lightweight plastic, but not cheap feeling. There's no hint of a seam between the outer plastic and thin inner layer of textured/light absorbing material. Doesn't feel like it's going to fall off myCanon EF 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, onto which the hood clips effortlessly.Seems like a decent length (long enough to catch oblique light) but I haven't been able to test in bright sunlight yet.Sadly, it does not fit myCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. Wish there was more standardization of lens hoods so I didn't need more than one.It's not a heavy, metal, screw-on hood for an L-series lens, but one of those would look silly (and add purpose-defeating weight) fitted on the two rather small primes for which this is designed.Recommended.
As far as I'm concerned, this is a must have for any photographer. It does a better job than any microfiber cloth I've tried, it's small, light, and easily transportable, and it's cheap. What more could you ask for, just get one!
I returned this product mainly because it kept on losing connections to all the devices connected to it when my PC is in energy saving mode. I have to reconnect couple of time a day which was not convenient.
Sturdy and stable, though a few plastic parts I don't care too much about. Should be a bit taller and needs a lock on the Altitude movement. Otherwise, this is nice product. I've always found Celestron's consumer products to be of much better construction than Meade.
I bought both the MX1600 and this mouse. This mouse is smooth and has perfect control. I use it for Counter Strike and Battle Field 2. There is a learning curve if you turn the sensitivity all the way up, but I got the hang in little bit. If you are trying to play professionally than this is a must, but if you are just starting out than you might not see as much of a difference. I always used the cheap mouse that came with my computer, and when my friends where telling me to buy this I thought it was stupid. How can a mouse really make you better a game, but I tried it any way and they were right. I am seeing an increase in kills and a decrease in deaths. I you can get used to the speed than you will be able to acquire your targets very fast. So if you're trying to make a team try this out, you might be surprised
This is my first GPS and so far it's exceeded my expectations. I'm the kind of person that gets lost going to the grocery store so whenever I would go ANYWHERE I needed to print out maps. Not only that, but whenever I traveled I'd have to map out all the places I wanted to visit in the vicinity because I knew I'd never find them! With this device, I'm so much more confident. As long as I have it with me, I know I can find anything and won't get lost. I have found a few glitches like when I set a detour it doesn't realize I'm there so keeps recalculating me instead of finishing the route. Also, I've found that even some stores close to my home that have been there for years are still not in the system. Even so, this is a fabulous GPS, worth every penny! Anyone I show this to ends up wanting one!
Not only is the product exactly as described, this vendor offered the lowest price AND delivered 8 days EARLY!!!I recommend the vendor, and product to any Nikon photographer.
Not much to say. Just plug it in, peel off the plastic tags, stick the transmitter ends with gummy stuff onto the "eye" of the your units remote control window. I used some blue painters tape to help hold the transmitter ends on. (all my electronics are in a media cabinet so no eyesore issues) Only hard part was securing the "probe" end of the Hot Link on some part of my t.v. Again just tapped it really well to the back with the eye sticking below the tv frame. Barely noticeable. People don't know what's going on when we use the remotes and the electronics are all hidden behind solid cabinetry.
I tested the d-link 614+ for a week. And after numerous calls to their uneduacted support staff, I decided to give the netgear mr814 a chance. It is an excellent product. My DSL connections dont drop, cisco vpn was easy to configure, the router was loaded with the latest firmware out of the box. I was up and running in 10 minutes. 1000ft+ range. Knowledgable 24/7 tech support.
A fine product. Easy to install and operate. Only drawback, that it didn't work well with Microsoft Vista. Could have been a problem with Vista. Worked well with XP.
Got the kingston memory and it works fine.. just as good as the more higher priced memory... goood buy....
I bought this device so I could leave my laptop at home during trips. The built in CF card reader was the main selling point for me and it was a lot cheaper than the Epson P-5000. The downside compared to the Epson was the inability to see RAW files imported from a CF card. It will allow you to import them, but there is no sign of them on the drive unless you hook it up to a computer. I usually shoot in large JPEGs when I am on trips, but it would be nice to have RAW. When I do want RAW, I have chosen to shoot in RAW+Jpeg to at least feel secure that I have something when I get home.The music playing ability is another thing I like about it. It supports "Playforsure" tracks, so I have a choice of 2 million+ songs (via Yahoo Music Unlimited to Go) to load on it at any given time. It will also play my mp3s without a problem. My main problem with the music feature is the lack of support for any compressed lossless formats. I would love to see FLAC or WMA Lossless added in the future. With 60GBs of space, there is enough room for more than a few FlAC files.The video is a great feature, too. Using the Zen software, it will actually convert unsupported formats to a format that it can read. I have not had any stuttering with video that was mentioned by another reviewer, so their problem may have something to do with encoding.Photos load a little slower than I would like. This is not a huge problem, but it takes time for it to read each thumbnail in the folder. It is very slow compared to the Epson that I mentioned above. I do like the fact that you can play music while looking at photos. This makes the wait a little less painful!The size is actually not too bad. I think a slimmer version may be coming out that would get rid of some of the thickness. However, it is shorter than a Sony PSP and thinner than the Epson (80GB) player.
just got this for christmas, it was on my wishlist.First impression was that it's smaller than I expected. There is also a very odd smell from the microban which i think will take some getting used to. After a few days of use it seems to be a good product, and the pad seems resonably solid, but the small size is a bit of a challenge at first. I think many would want a bigger pad area.My rating after a few days of use is a four...other fellowes products have held up well for me and I expect this to do the same.
I guess this isn't for everyone but I absolutely love it. I have used it for full swings on the driver down to the wedges and also for pitching. It provides instant feedback that might be hard to catch otherwise (wrist position on the takeaway and backswing through the finish) and allows me to focus on my swing plane and hitting with some lag.
Keyboard and mouse responses are better than expensive Logitech duo which now has been consigned to downstairs computer. Microsoft curved keyboard is comfortable and the layout of the keys is excellent despite deviating from more traditional layouts. If you work in a darker area, the backlighting is a blessing. Haven't ever run out of battery life and recharge only weekly. The additional USB ports in the charging station are welcome and handier than those on the PC. Don't understand the negative performance/quality comments of others. Recommend this product without reservation.
I had one that I bought in 1992. It was excellent, pricey but heavy and at last broke.This one that I bought - Davis & Sanford Ranger Tripod - is even better and inexpensive!I love it! I hope it lasts me as long. :)
I've seen many comment on its placement of the connections, one each side making it a pain. Ok, that's true. My problem is I use VMWare often. When I move my mouse into the VM the KVM thinks I did something and it changes to the next computer. I then have to press the button on top switch.Even with the slight hassle of hitting the button now and then after going into a VM, it's still worth it.Other than it's funny plug locations on all sides, and the VM issue, its fine.
I love the sound quality of these headphones for my workouts. I rarely use them for any other listening environments. The sound and fit work great for running and the clip for the headphone cord is a must have. I would like to see them add an adjustable piece so the headphones fit more snug against my head. These are not great headphones if you are doing any workout where you lie down, unless you have a huge head and these fit snugly. When i would lay down to do a bench press exercise or even to start my ab workout, the headphones would push forward almost to the point of popping out of my ears. The design is rigid which is nice for running but terrible for storage. I broke them once and am using a rigged pair till i buy my next one. They do not store easily in my gym bag and the wear and tear cracked the ear pieces away from the holder which causes the headphones to short out at times. Overall this is a great product and you cant beat the price (Under $20 from Amazon when i bought them).
I heard many bad reviews about QPS Customer Service but I purchased it anyway and hope not to need them ever. I didn't have any problems until now, works very well. The programs download was very easy and fast. I like it!
I have 4 of these and I use them, in a room with a 2-story vaulted ceiling, as surrounds in my 5.1 audio/video system. Their low end frequency response (55Hz) fills the gap between the mid-range and sub-woofer better then the Sony and KLH speakers I used previously. As a result the sound is richer and fuller.Their imaging isn't crystal clear but they do create a reasonable sound stage. They are GREAT replacements for the chintzy speakers that come with entry level A/V systems. If you are looking for such an upgrade look no further then these Jensens.If you want an Audiophile level system - look at Cantons - There are none better IMO. Just be ready to spend 10 to 50 times more than these Jensens.
My wife and I shopped for two weeks looking at HDTV's in the local stores, CompUSA, BestBuys, Circuit City, RadioShack, BJ's and a couple others. We were almost sold on either the Magnavox or the Olevia based on picture and price until I read the reviews on them. There were horror stories about Phillips products and Olevia was mixed. We decided to look for a deal on Sony, Samsung or Toshiba instead and found one on Amazon for the LNS3241D saving about $400 off list with free shipping, a free Mustang wall mount and interest free payments for 6mos with another $30 off the price with their VISA card. Wow!The set came very quickly and the shippers were great. They unpacked it and offered to take the packaging away.This model has every feature I wanted like the sound lock and the PC connection both of which are great.I had to buy some HDMI cables and an S-video cable to get the best reception but that was it. I did away with the component cables that Verizon FIOS supplied and with that the need to run the cables in the wall. They all fit neatly in a chase I got at Home Depot that is about 2" wide and 1/4" deep and mounts on the wall. It is practically invisible on my off-white wall. All in all a great experience and a great product. Very happy with my purchase.
This thing is bad a$$! only down side is it has no built in speakers and you can't use a head set with out it being on a mount with a power running through the mount. I was hoping to use it on the bike and the truck but i'll have to buy another $130 mount for the truck. BUT! It's got so many features and i've already got people sending me their favorite motorcycle rides! I'm pretty pumped!
After shopping everywhere for a sub three hundred dollar monitor with speakers, this one takes the cake. It looks good in bright light or in the dark and matches nicely with the Logitech Navigator cordless mouse/keyboard. This is a beige monitor even though there is no picture. Go to benq dot com for more info, just make sure you buy the 567S model, not the older 567.
just bought this router based on good reviews I read here. Don't believe everything you read. Have had nothing but trouble. First, I did not get any boost in performance. Placed Belkin F5D8230-4 in same location as my old Netgear router and I still have problems using a wireless notebok located 50 feet away. Was expecting 54Mbps but getting between 24 and 36 Mbps... About the same as Netgear. So much for extending the range and boosting performance. Also, have lost capabilities-- my online stock brokerage software no longer works because it requires port 443 which belkin blocks. Tried configuring router to allow port 443 but no matter what I tried, it don't work. How about that Belkin tech support??? Tried them but was placed on hold for extended periods of time - after 15 minutes- gave up.
This is the first voice recorder I have purchased that is digital and I am very pleased with my purchase. Not only is this product aesthetically pleasing, but has a quality build. Holding the recorder I do not feel as any part of the recorder will break.Very easy to use, I figured out how to use it without the manual, the box comes with everything you need to get you started. The sound quality is great, even on playback directly off the unit. Many different recording options and the active noise canceling is amazing to the degree of accuracy. Given 5 stars for clarity of recording with stock microphone!Pros: Slim, small, solid build, batteries come with, excellent noise canceling, BACK LIT!!!! Very easy to use, different recording modes.Cons: none that affect any performanceOther thoughts: For the price, I wish it would have come with 512mb, and maybe a carrying case as I'm afraid I will ding this, than again its my clumsiness and not the recorders fault!
This cleaning pen is very compact and easy to use. I have tried it out on my lens and it does a good job.
based only on the information from Amazon.com. I haven't bought any camera for the moment but I strongly recommend to all of you to go to see the Minolta web site to understand what are actually the differencies between their models and decide for which one you want to spend your [money].
I bought an S50 in May 2006. I worked fine for about a month, then would not pick up the signal at all, then it wouldn't even come on or boot up. I have to say that Sirius was good about sending me a brand new unit (with the agreement that I would send the bad one back within 30 days) within a week of calling. However, the new unit hardly works at all. It turns on fine and does pick up the digital signal, but the sound quality is horrible. Tons of static. I have tried about 10 different station settings (which the Sirus customer service gave me the stations that work best for my area) and only 1 station works slightly. I will get an FM adapter (Sirius is currently, of course, sold out right now) and see if that works. If it doesn't, I will throw the S50 away and get a Sportster, which by the way, I have had in my other vehicle for a year with not one problem at all. My advice to buyers is to avoid the S50, but consider the Sportster if you want digital radio.
I bought this Mustang mount for $[...] in 2006. There was a rebate offer at that time with a combination of purchase of certain Samsung TV and this Mustang mount. I purchased the required TV as well. I printed out a rebate form off Amazon.com and followed the all procedures required. I never received a rebate check. I contacted Amazon a couple of times to resolve the issue. However, they were not helpful at all. I was so disappointed in Amazon.com regarding the way they handle these faux rebate offers.
Volume control does a really good job. I have it mounted on a deck post right next to my pool so I can reach out and adjust the volume when I'm in the pool. Just have to run a set of speaker wires from your amplifier into it and another set of speaker wires out of it to your speakers. Seems like it will be pretty weather proof since it's all high quality plastic. Volume control gives you a wide range from off to very loud.
This Griffin iTrip is the best product of its kind that I have used. I love it! I travel down I-5 a lot between Washington and Oregon. Rarely do I have any interference, and even when I get into big cities, I have no trouble finding a clear station. For the price and the quality, it really is the best bet.
It works perfect. I have had a flatbed scanner, 2 blackberrys and a digital camera all running at once on it with no problems at all.
yeah, there I said it! it stinks! it says "rich sound", which means if you hold it 1" from your FACE it's rich, otherwise it sounds like two dinky speakers making some arbitrary noise. the only thing good about this thing is that you can plug it into anything with a headphone jack, butcha gotta have power or batteries. if they'd only come out with a little hat for these that'll hold it right in front of your face maybe I wouldn't sent mine back.
These foil seals are easy to use. I use them with an embosser and this size creates a nice border. They are also easy to place on the certificate.
Nice case. Very snug fit..nothing else will fit but the camera, which only bothers me because they claim it will hold memory card etc..it won't. Oh well. It is a little annoying to thread the wrist strap through the hole, but mine will still close even if I just put the strap to the side. Obviously the camera is less pocket size when in the case, but if you want to put it in a purse or coat pocket it's still fine.
This is a great mini keyboard. I was originally looking for a keyboard without the number pad. Normal size, just without the number pad. I had actually used another vendor's mini keyboard and it was a pain because I had to use goofy key combinations to do backspace and other normal functions making the other product awkward to use.I reluctantly decided to try this mini keyboard.Low and behold, it is a fairly normal keyboard setup. The backspace is where it should be IMHO. It types nice and doesn't click needlessly loud. This thing is also fairly thing. You could easily stick this in a suitcase, carry-on, or briefcase without taking up too much space. The only way it could be better is if it had backlit keys...
With a life on the run, and a mind that runs away, I find myself always in need of a scrap of paper and a pen to jot down fleeing thoughts. "Voice It" has helped simplified my beleaguered world by giving me the quick ability to capture my retreating memories. Now, when I have a `brain burp', and need to remember that which I will undoubtable forget, I just grab this little black device, punch record, and retain that brilliant thought that will bring forth the next great invention for our generation - like "buy T.P.."The VT90 is a solid performer, and the battery life has improved significantly over the first models. The sound quality is adequate, its playback volume (though not adjustable) is sufficient and the microphone sensitivity is appropriate. I like the layout of the buttons. They are tactical and easily felt when driving or in the dark of night. I often leave my VT90 by my bed side where I can reach pick it up and capture my last thought before sleep. I also found the "Voice It" to be a great device for recording your dreams in the middle of the night.In the earlier models of "Voice It" the batteries were difficult to find (AAAA), expensive and last only a few weeks; now ""Voice It"" has been designed to use four lithium batteries (included) and they can last for a month or two.I commend "Voice It" for all those with porous memories, those looking for a very small, easy to use pocket record. Recommended
Suprisingly nice sound - very clear with good treble and weak bass (they're no boom box)
I returned the camera. Pictures in daylight are great but night pictures tend to be blurry.
I've been using v-moda headphones for the last year and I love them! I bought a Bass Freq set initially and later bought a set of Vibes to have as a spare. Both have incredible sound quality and are particularly convenient for working out. The interchangeable earpieces help the buds stay in place while running, lifting weights, or just chilling at home. They are extremely comfortable and block out ambient noise so I'm able to get a clear sound without having to crank up the volume and blast my eardrums. Both have incredible bass with the Vibes being slightly superior to the Bass Freqs. Either set does the job and I plan on giving these as Christmas gifts to all my friends and family this year. I've never had another set of earphones that work so well! I would highly recommend these to anyone who is active and prefers clear sound without a lot of background noise.
I purchased this microphone to record/preserve my mother's last speech before she passed away. I recorded from MC-60 mini-cassettes, and the recording on my computer sounds great. The best part is the USB plug-and-play...nothing tricky to install, etc. Now I just have to figure out how to get the recording on a CD for safe keeping.
I bought this unit at even more than the Amazon price, (because I had to use a store credit). Even at that price it is well worth it. The salesman at the brick and morter store said that it is a excellent seller. When I brought it home I was very impressed with the light up volume and on/off knob in the center. The sound is very nice, and I am pretty discriminating since I have three Bose systems, including a Bose iPod dock. But the best part is that you just wrap the nylon cover around it and go. (Taking my Bose dock was always problematic.) The Audiostation Express is a good size for traveling and even popping into your suitcase. Also I think it was well thought out that it is black and white, so it will go with either color of iPod.
So when the adapter arrived, I was excited to FINALLY get my new card working. I go to plug it in, and realized it wouldn't go in. Upon further inspection, the combination of square and half hexagon ports on the adapter did not match up. I found some at a local store finally that sold them, and the guy told me he had heard of this happening recently, and that it was a factory mistake. I'm glad no one checked that out before taking my money.
The cable does what it is meant to do, which is more than good. It allowed me to use my Sharp 26" LCD TV as an external display for my MacBook Pro laptop.
Ordered HP-XL color cartridges, they were new, had an extended expiration date, worked great, would buy again, shipped promptly, good price
Initially after getting this Lacie 80Gb Hard Drive, I was very impressed with it, using it in my office and home desktop to backup data and carrying data back and forth.Then on a trip, I tried to connect it to a Dell Inspiron 600m Laptop and was shocked to see that I was getting a power surge error from windows and the Hard Drive refused to work. This prompted me to write the review and warn other potencial buyers about this problem.
I got this to hook up to my phone so I could use regular headphones with it. The 3.5mm plug in works fine, but the 2.5mm plug that goes to the phone does not fit very tightly. It works, but if it gets bumped or jostled it will stop working. You just have to be careful and if you are planning on using it while running or something like that it, I do not recommend it.
Got this about 6 weeks ago. One week into it, the device started getting "stuck" on rewind. It's supposed to stop rewinding when you release pressure on the wheel, which it still sometimes does successfully. About half the time, though, it gets stuck on rewind and the only thing I can do is turn it off, none of the other functions (like play or stop) work.Newer problem: it's supposed to skip to the next track when you hit the fast forward button twice. It did that in the beginning, now it usually doesn't, same thing with trying to go to a previous track.Either I got a lemon or this device is poor quality. This is my first MP3 player so I have no basis for comparison regarding battery life but it seems the battery drains very quickly.
I won this product in a computer aided design contest, and I eagerly awaited receiving it. When I did, I immediately wondered what the point of it was. I work as a design engineer, and most of my work is done in SolidWorks. But I just don't see any real use for this product, even if it worked well...The basic concept of this device is you use your non-mouse hand to control the orientation of an object in 3d space using the SpaceNaviagor, while still using the mouse to do other things. This is not possible. You really can only do one at a time (unless you can somehow look in two different places at once). If it was significantly difficult to orient an object with a mouse, maybe this product would be useful (save you some time opening up menus, etc), however, it's not. Simply by holding down the middle mouse button I can rotate the view of the object with my mouse in Solid Works. Most other programs have similar shortcuts. It's also a lot easier to use a mouse than with the SpaceNavigator. I don't think this is a matter of a learning curve either. It is just hard to use the SpaceNavigator.The product is heavy, but not heavy enough. You end up lifting it off the table while using it, which gets frustrating. It's also both too sensitive, and not sensitive enough, all at the same time.I like the look of this thing. I like having it on my desk ("Wow, that guy must be good, look at that fancy mouse thing!"). But I don't like using it, and I can't recommend it to anyone, definitely not at this price. If I had bought it I would have returned it, but it's free so I'll keep it.In the end, it works, but not well. It has good driver support and most every program I load up supports it (Rhino, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc), but it's a product with no real market segment.PS-I did have fun flying through google earth with it though ;-)
Bought this card for my new digital camera. It holds a lot of pictures! It's great.
I realized half-way through Shade of the Maple that it just wasn't going to get any better. I plowed my way through the rest of the book just so I could provide a fair review for others who may be interested. I ordered this book based solely on the "recommendations" and the other reviewers. I found the book to be very realistic, but totally boring. Here's an excerpt, referring to an area the characters were driving through: "Plans to finance Vermont's role in the Revolution by confiscating Tory estates originated in Manchester. Mrs. Abraham Lincoln and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant spent summers in the town. Robert Todd Lincoln, son of President Lincoln, made his home in Manchester. His estate, Hildene, remained a beautifully preserved destination for visitors." While I enjoy some historical fiction which artfully blends history throughout a story, I do not read a novel to be subjected to this type of travel tour drivel. Further, I never felt any sort of connection to the characters, and really didn't care what happened to them. My recommendation: Mr. Martin, keep your day job.
I bought this for figuring out baseball pitching speeds. It works good and is relatively compact. It does have limited range.I cannot speak too much to the accuracy of the device but it does get the job done at a reasonable cost.
We had a heck of a time finding a grill to work with our 10" subwoofer because it had a high profile. Regular mesh-style grills wouldn't fit at all.The sub is in the trunk of my car so we needed something to protect it from wayward groceries and sports gear. We found this grill and it worked like a charm. It comes in 6 pieces and you have to assemble it. But it's very simple.I really like the fact that it's chrome and doesn't look cheap like plastic does. I also like that it leaves lots of room for the speaker to move up and down. And you can reach under it to dust the speaker too. Highly recommend!
The Sportscaster is a very basic unit, but a great value and a good way to get started with XM. Display is attractive and easy to read in daylight or darkness. Watch for rebate offers from XM and you can make the price practically negligible. Also be sure to ask XM about current promotions when you sign up for service on their toll free number. Promos are often unadvertised. The included remote is a nice bonus and much easier to use than the controls on the face plate. Why not 5 stars? The car mount is terrible to the point of being useless. It just won't hold the radio. The slightest tug on a cord or bump in the road and the radio is on the floor. The mount included in the seperate home kit, however, is excellent.
Pros: The case is durable, stylish, and, has plenty of cd storage space.Cons: Belt clip is not a clip-on syle, which makes it inconvenient for quick removal. The elastic bands, that secure the external player to the case, definitely do a good job of holding the player in place, but, their triangular arrangement limits access to player operating function buttons.For the price, it's about what I expected.
Great bag for short day trips. It's got everything you need to hold all of your lenses and flashes for basic shooting as well as exterior strap pocket for your tripod and a back pouch just big enough for a small laptop, 13 inches or smaller. I highly recommend the bag and for the price how can you go wrong?
This product is wonderful. It comes with easy to follow installation instructions. I have purchased sets for both my laptops and a set for my daughter's laptop. Using these legs helps keep the computers from overheating due to the increased air circulaltion around the computer. I will most definitely buy these again should I ever get another laptop or notebook computer. I also recommend this product to everyone I know with laptops.
Aside from the ridiculous cost of ink... I have a Canon printer, this is a Canon Cartridge, it fits, it works, what more is there to say.
I find this to be somewhat of a toy so far. I have not yet run into a ticket/radar situation. I received a $200+ ticket prior to purchase and figured this whistler cost less than half that - couldn't hurt to have. It does go off sometimes by automatic doors but I don't usually use the city filters. I did some research on reviews and this is a good model. Only prob I have is that, since it needs to plug in to my lighter, I cannot shut my ashtray. I kind of like the bells and whistles. JW.
I needed two new radios for my kids to use when they are out playing. When I saw the price of these Kenwoods I was pleased to know I could get something that worked with my current radios and not be concerned with handing out $100+ radios to my kids. These work great, are easy to use for a 10 and 8 year old. You can't beat the price and performance!!
First of all, you won't find a much better TV for the price that has the features this TV has. Out of the box it looked great. I had previously owned a 62" Toshiba DLP and a 60" Sony LCD TV, both of which I returned because I was not satisfied. Despite what others may say, this TV does better than the two TV's I just listed in relation to how regular TV looks. At 65" it does a great job of taking standard television and making it look good. The Toshiba did an okay job, which I attribute to the DLP chip and the Sony LCD was just plain horrible. Compared to the other two, this TV also is superior when it comes to the PIP and video functions. The Sony didn't even come with PIP and the Toshiba would frame the pictures with black bars which made the pictures smaller. This TV uses all of the available space for both pictures and you have options to reformat each picture so that one is larger than the other. Switching between pictures is a breeze.Now to the reason I only gave it four stars... Out of the box the fan seemed to buzz a little more than the other two TV's I owned. I wouldn't say it's loud, but the buzz can certainly be heard when the volume is low. I looked all over the internet to see if anyone else had experienced the same problem, but coulnd't find any reviews that mention this. It may just be an issue with this particular TV. But then again, I am a picky person and find flaws in many things that some would think are acceptable.Another problem is also not significant, but it is worth mentioning. I found that if you mute the TV, then turn it off while muted and turn it back on later, the TV will still be muted even though the volume level may be turned up. The first time this happened, I thought it was strange that it stayed muted when I turned it back on. I then tried to turn the volume up and no sound came out. The volume level would increase but you couldn't hear anything. I tried changing the channel, changing the input, checked the cables, and even turned it off and back on but still no sound. I then hit the mute button and finally the sound came back on. This is definately a glitch that some may never notice, but I hope it saves some the frustration I experienced. It does not do the same thing if you hit mute, then try to turn the volume up. It only happens if you mute, turn your TV off and back on, then try to turn the volume up. You must press mute to get the volume back.Aside from the two pretty insignificant issues, it's a great TV. My brother also just bought the 62" Samsung DLP, which is a great TV as well. After owning and viewing these other brands, I definately think Mitsubishi and Samsung are the best by far. Stay away from Sony and Toshiba. The only reason I took the Mitsubishi over the Samsung was because it was 3" in larger.12/13/06:I have had this TV now for about 6 months and thought I would provide an update... The "glitches" I mentioned above are really not glitches after all. Regarding the mute issue, that is actually listed as a function in the owners manual. I haven't had any trouble with it since. As for the fan, yes it seems a little loud when you first get it, but surprisingly it gets quieter the more you use it. There must be a burn in period with the fan. Overall, I have had no problems. I have looked at other brands to see if I should have bought something else, but nothing seems to compare. If you use PIP a lot like I do, this has the best format compared to other TV's. This will also outperform any LCD project TV when it comes to standard definition TV due to the DLP and 6 segment color wheel (most other brands only have a 5 segment color wheel). You can't go wrong with this TV!!!
I had a great experience with this Seller. Everything arrived early and in good condition. The box was labeled "Glass" so perhaps that helped. I did not have problems with broken cases. They can split if you open them too quickly. Just place your thumbs closer to the tabs when opening. This means popping the top tab first then the bottom one and they will work fine. Once you have opened them a few times they will work better. Yes they are a little less quality then in the stores but go pay $1 each for them if you wish. I put a lot on to DVD's so this was a great deal for me. I have no regrets and if I run out I will definitely buy more from this seller. Thanks!
I have owned several digital cameras over the past 3 years. Canon is a brand that never disappoints. This camera is no exception. I have a Canon 20D digital SLR I use with an external flash. I use it almost everyday. Stunning quality, but those of you who have kids know that this is a quite a monster to carry around on a day-to-day basis.I needed something that I could pop into a bag and go without feeling like I was sacrificing quallity. The SD550 is the solution.The Digic II processor enables fast focusing and thereby reduces "shutter lag." Fewer lost moments.Easy menu/function navagation.The flash is amazingly adequate despite it's smallish appearance. Adequate illumination up to 15'.Great in-cam screen. Largest in its class (2.5").Many custom settings for the novice to the the pro.Movie mode is awesome for a camera of this size.Cons are:You will need to spend an additional 60-90 bucks to get a practical memory card. They supply a 32MB card that is good for about a dozen hi-res pics (or fewer).Still no case included. Coach makes a nice one for about 30 bucks.Conclusion:I know I am an early adopter but I am sure this camera will be a best seller. I hope your results are comparable.
Purchased 2 sets @ Off/Depot for $13. High quality sound for the price. Originally intended for home computers but also can be used for external devices like Ipods..
Having an extra battery pack is a must when deep in the woods. They take some time to recharge so having two to cycle around helps ensure I always have one at full charge for the unexpected delays.
Wow what a stinker, Can't believe Maxtor made this one. I know bad drives tend to slip through the cracks, I just happened to get one. What puzzles me is tech support didn't have a clue. The drive never worked. I wasted 2 hours and ended up taking it back for a refund. This 3100 model had 250GB of storage. I should have known something was funny when I saw a huge pile of them at the electronics store. Maxtor makes pretty good internal drives but their external ones are awful.
I ordered this as a gift to my friend.Its slick design, good catch of radio signal and decent playing mp3 files all added to satisfaction, said my friend.Buy this!
Was glad to recieve this quickly before Hurricane Sandy did her damage. Worked perfectly during the outtage. I definitely recommend this.
Purchased to act as a bridge for my DishNetwork DVR. The included directions were kinda crappy, but ZyXel customer service was outstanding. The device is up and running without any issues.Even with the less than stellar documentation associated with creating a bridge and was very close to giving this 5 stars. The documentation for setting this device up as a 'normal' router seemed pretty comprehensive. The router is a terrific value.
3 major misgivings:1.from a practical perspective the camera and case are not conjoined and given the short handstrap taht fuji provides with their cameras you need to have 3 hands to use this case while taking a picture. 2 hands to hold the camera and a third hand to hold the case. I solved this problem by buying a long neck strap and wrapping it around the side of the case.2.This case also makes the whole package bulky and it is held closed by a magentic clasp and not velcro.3.It really does not protect the camera fom the elements as the camera is not covered completely.Other than that it is beautiful and makes a great fashion statement.
I purchased the Optiquest about a month ago, and have been very pleased with it. I don't need a large monitor, and the 17 inch version has been fine.The monitor is sharp, refreshes quickly, and shows nice, bright colors. I had no installation issues, and everything worked out of the box as you'd expect. It arrived by mail with no damage; it was packed very well.I'd buy another one. In fact, my other computer at home has a HP CRT monitor which has served me well, but could stand an upgrade.Recommended. I'm really happy with it.
Bought this some months ago, never again: the radio is lousy, having always white noise; the side-buttons are not at the right place; long delays when interacting with user interface; often it does not return from screen-safer mode, in thise case the only way to bring it back is to detach the akku for few seconds, rebooting the system.
I bought mine a few years ago on Black Friday. I used it as a copier, scanner, printer and never had a problem with it. It is easy to use and install and can go between computers just fine. It's pretty loud and kind of slow but it does a nice job even on photos with photo paper. It really is a good all in one printer for the price.
The title was just a joke but this subwoofer is anything but! This thing is thunderous! If you like adding depth to your music this is the device. With a 12" driver and internal 1,000 watt internal amp, this thing has plenty of reserve power. I listen to my rock/pop music very loud and the YST-SW1500 laughs at me to turn it louder. Be warned... Take any loose items such as pictures off of tabletops and make sure things on the wall are secure. Tighten screws around the house every couple of months. This subwoofer will show your home what bass is all about. Bass travels so if you have neighbors within ear shot, this will not be the unit for you. Look for a significantly smaller unit. This sub is for the serious music lover only.UPDATE (10-8-2007) - I'm even more in love with this unit today than I was when I bought it. Take my advise please, when it comes to a sub regardless of what brand you buy, go big! Bigger the woofer, bigger the boom. High power is the only way.Even if you think it's too big... Trust me, it's just right! This sub backs up a BOSE AcousticMass 5 system. I bought the BOSE system first and added the sub 2 years latter. I thought the BOSE was a sweet sounding system... When I added the Yamaha I realized the BOSE actually sounded like crap! Wake up your home system and get a high powered sub. You won't regret it!
This is beautiful item, I was very pleased and proud to gift it to my daughter who will be using it for family recipes. The front pouch, normally for a picture, was a great place for me to customize a "WORD" in graphics to express the contents is recipes and not photos. She loved the idea.
Inexpensive, arrived on time, recharged a battery that had been dead for months and I have no reason to believe it won't continue to recharge that battery.
Perfect companion for the outdoor. I usually run it through dynamo which lasts for about 20 mins for every 5 mins spins. Reception is great for a Sony product compared to my old brandless radio. Would like to see a smaller version that chargers USB devices.
The tote looks professional and classy. It has a thin compartment for your files, and pockets for your cellphone, cards and pens. After putting your laptop inside, there will still be enough space to put your personal belongings, such as your wallet, makeup-kit, a paper notebook, etc.I only have two wishes:1. That the top was zippered2. That the bag had an additional padded divider to put my laptop in on one side and my personal stuff on the other.Not having a neoprene case for your laptop would mean that it might get scratched if you put other things on your tote.All in all it's a good tote for the ~$30 price.
I bought the Samsung yh-925 somewhere other than Amazon. (that was a mistake in itself! The place I bought it at, B**t B*y, Wouldn't give me a cash refund for a purchase over $250.00. Sent it to me in the form of a check in the mail. (10 Days) And no, I don't work for Amazon.) After looking at it in the store, it seemed to be the perfect player. Small, Sounds Great, looks cool, built very well, 20 gigs of space, very easy to navigate menus. What could possibly mess this up? The supplied software was completely useless, at least on Win XP OS. Not one thing about it worked right. It would transfer songs and playlist to the player but the player wouldn't reconize them.On the otherhand, I was able to transfer songs via Windows Media Player, but, even though my songs were all numbered (both the file name and the ID3 track number) it would put albums on the player in some kind of random order. (not alphabetical or any other format that I could see.) OK, the player was still cool, and maybe I could make myself live with this anoyance. Then I hit kink number 2. After deleting an album from the player, even Windows Media Player couldn't put it back on. After trying several times to get it to accept the album, it gave me a warning window saying the data base needed repair. I'm no programer or anything, but I spend a lot (too much) time on the computer. I know what I'm doing, but this thing was un-manageable.BOTTOM LINE: Don't waste your time and money. I wasted nearly an entire week trying to get it to work. The only reason I spent so much time with it is that, the player itself seems so cool. If a rating of less that 1 star were possible, that's what it would get. All because of the software and lack of support.P.S. Even though the player acts as an external hard drive, and you can drag and drop songs into it, you can't play them, because they aren't reconized. I guess that qualifies as kink number 3.
GOOD review follows! First, this is NOT the best choice for PERFECT scans of photos or fragile documents. It does a perfectly adequate job with snapshots and newspaper clippings, an EXCEPTIONAL job with color or B/W letter-size material. It scans for fliing/fax, OCR or color images, up to 600 DPI.If you are careful, you can easily feed sheets into this device without trouble. Be patient. It has an included software application that allows scanning multiple succesive sheets to one document, for convienence...but you can separate the pages later! Cool. Or you can group different scans to one document later. Cooler!The image editing software is pretty darn good. Why? Because it has a decent selection of tools while not being overly complicated to use. You can use it as a desktop-type filing system too.Some versions of the "Paperport" software export scans to PDF! If you understand what that means, you'll jump for joy...But you know where the Strobe REALLY excels? You can quickly scan a document, drag it to Word and have about 95% immediately recognized as an editable Word file. Very little re-typing. How many times do you need some information IN your computer at school or work that exists only in a printed form? Wow! And you did this in about 30 seconds...The Strobe is not perfect, but it does many jobs well enough to overlook that it is not the best solution of any ONE job. But it's the 90% solution for a TON of jobs! Buy it. You will not regret it.
I have been using the Journada 690 for about one month and am highly delighted with it. With its built in Microsoft Office programs and that familiar MS Desktop view. All this coupled with the quality one expects from HP. I also own a HP notebook. The quality and engineering is second to none.I have a 1 1/2 hour train journey each day to work and the Journada allows me to to write reports and spreadsheet. Then all I need to do is download the ifnroamtion to my desktop...voilla.The screen is great and the keyboard is just right without it being to cramped.This is an excellent unit if one does not need or want to carry around a heavy notebook or laptop.In fact I have just bought a friend of mine the 690 as a present.
I bought the Harmony to accomplish a very simple task - turn on my HDTV, turn on my Receiver and turn on my DVD/VCR unit, so I can watch my TIVO, which is a Phillips DirecTV receiver/TIVO combined unit. My goal was to simply turn everything on simultaneously to avoid using 3 remotes to do the same thing (the DTV/TIVO unit is always powered). Simple, right? My combo VCR/DVD unit is a common Panasonic unit (DMRE-E75V). Well, it ain't in the database, so after repeating a laborious 'learning' process 3 times, the database finally recommended a 'similar' Panasonic unit. OK, a hassle, but I can handle it. So I set up the activity 'Watch TIVO'. I am now 2 hours in, and 2 calls to tech support, and it still won't fire up the DVD/VCR, which is mandatory the way I have the system set up. In fact, in the 'Activity' for watch TIVO, the Harmony insists that the Panasonic doesn't need to be on, and won't even give me the option to change it. This thing is going back tomorrow. For $120 it just shouldn't be this hard.
I was contemplating getting this bulb vs a new tv for a while now. My TV is the Sony KDL-XS955. This was a top of the line 720p LCD rear projection TV 6 years ago ($4100 MSRP). This is the first time I've replaced the bulb in that TV. Mainly because, while it was starting to get a bit dim the last year or so, it wasn't bad until the other day. It got REALLY dim. So instead of going out and getting a new TV, I opted to get the bulb.. for now. And Wow! I'm really impressed. It's like a brand new TV. Bright and vivid. I'm actually surprised the LCD panel doesn't seem to be showing signs of aging. I'm very happy with this purchase!
This SATA I controller card will not work if you have a SATA motherboard. Too bad I didn't know about this beforehand.
Many reviews said you just plug it in and it goes. This was not the case for me. I attached very easily. I had to get someone with some tech knowledge to help get this process started.I know very little about computers, but once tech savy person got me going it was fine. I am up and running. Almost bought a whole new computer because of crashed HD.Bought this and saved a few Hundred $$ for now.I am only intersted in surfing web really. Anything I save is on external HD. So this works for me just fine.
I bought this tv in February of 2005. Worked fine until the end of January 2006. Now the picture won't stay on and the set will not turn on regularly. This set is still supposedly under warranty and I have a ton of money in it. Sharp warranty service appears to be non-existent. I've called into Sharp, they've sent two different service shops out that did not know what to do and have not yet fixed the set. I'm going back to Sharp but I've been messing around with this for almost a month now. Missed the Superbowl, and now I've missed the Olympics.Be careful if you buy from Sharp. If your set goes bad, good luck............they don't seem to care.
We bought a Gateway and Windows got hosed for some reason. We called 1-800-GATEWAY for support. Guess what? If you buy a Gateway anywhere but their website you must call a separate toll number. WTF!? Then we needed to restore it but the restore partition was bad. Had to get the recovery disk. They charged me $20 for a $1 CD-R. Then it wouldn't work, and they wanted to charge me to tell me how to use it. Again WTF? These people are horrible. Save yourself a lot of trouble and get a Mac. Get HP. Get an abacus. Anything but Gateway.
The Bose Companion 3 Series II speaker system is by far the richest multimedia sound that money can buy, and all from a set of speakers that don't take up a lot of real estate. I went to several stores that offer the Bose for a demo, but nothing compared to the sound I heard when I received my order and hooked them up at my desk. All I can really say is WOW!
I don't understand what these other reviewers are complaining about. This radio is great. I had mine for more than 4 years. Never had any problem with it. I carried it in my pocket to every soccer game I went to watch (plenty over these years). After all these years together it finally is giving up on me. The display died last night. Radio still works tough. Too bad - I just have to buy a new one. It was not cheep at the time I buy it (half price now) but it was worth every penny. PS: It has a nice-nice feature: receives tv audio broadcasts.
My daughter just turned 5 and she got this for her birthday. She LOVES it! It was easy to set up and transfer music (instructions were helpful and easy to read). Very easy to turn up/down volume and switch back and forth to different songs. She always liked to use my iPod, but it was too difficult for her. This Barbie Girls MP3 player is going to be a hit with many, many girls! My daughter is still alittle young to go online to the Barbie Girls website, but older girls will love that too!
See the picture of the cable at top? Well that is nothing like the cable I received...A couple other reviewers mentioned it too-- its a bait and switch. The cables pictured are thick gauge heavy insulated wire and gold plugs. The cables you get are of the absolute lowest quality, tiny thin uninsulated wires, no gold plated plugs, basically the cheap RCA cable you'd get packed in with a $20 DVD player.Granted it really doesn't make that much of a difference in the end, they work, the signal gets through and if someone really cares about picture quality they would never use component cables anyway.Still the vendor needs to update their photos and description because it is deceptive and I'm annoyed that I spent money on a cheap cable that wasn't what I expected. If I wanted a cheap cable I would have kept my money and just used an old RCA cable instead.
I bought this with a 2gb memory card because the 32mb it comes with just doesnt suffice. Very small.. the SD might even stand for "super-deformed." Slides right into my (guy's) jean pocket. Very easy to learn, you might not even need to read the manual(not recommended), and u could get used to its functions through experience/expermenting. Delivery was extremely fast, received it 2nd day after the order date.5 stars definitely.
A must-have accessory for your Canon HV20/HG10 camcorder. The lens really opens up the viewing field to show more. It is a heavy lens, but with a pistol grip you don't notice it. It lacks front threads for adding filters or a lens hood. But, my indoor videos are sharp as ever with this wide-angle lens. The pros far outweigh the cons.
I picked up the PNOTEAC150 a couple of days ago and am now actually writing this review from a field 51 miles SW of Washington DC using this inverter. The PNOTEAC150 is plugged into an Optima Yellow 12v gel battery. I've been doing email and surfing the web for 30 minutes with no problems. The only surprise so far is the motor noise that comes from the PNOTEAC150. It seems to cycle on and off...not sure if it is a fan or what. But so far, so good. The MacBook Pro's 85w power adapter seems to be happy plugged into this APC inverter.
This product did not work for me and when I went to the website that was in the manual, it did not work either. I had to return this product for a refund and would not recommend anyone to purchase it.
This is a great battery charger. Worth every penny. Now I am in the process of converting all battery run appliances to NiMH Ansmann batteries. Go Green - Go Ansmann.
Fits my CD/DVD collection very well and has plenty of room to spare. Very durable and convenient for travel. Nicely made and I would easily recommend to others.
It's quite a surprise to wear a sling bordering the earand the back of the skull that holds two ear budsmade out of smooth plastic(?) product says no pvc.When playback starts, the vibration intensifiesin conjunction with the bass response from ANY sourcethat has good bass response or bass boosting.Not necessarily needing a vmss unit e.g. panasonic cd playersbut need be, I would like to hear it here.I'm quite happy with the purchase(to amazon, cheers for that seller)to test and review, my own personal boomcar, it's real.In Jesus.
6ft of cat 5e cable, it's gray and it works. Belkin also sells 5ft and 7ft cables....why?...I don't know but if you need exactly 6ft then this is the one to get.
This my first time to right a review but this is such a great bargain, I wanted to share my thoughts. I bought these mainly for TV sound in a bedroom. I just wanted something better than the built in speakers in my 37" Panasonic. I mounted them on speaker stands and placed 6' apart. They are powered be a 10 year old Sony receiver that I already had. The sound quality is amazing! The only thing missing is the lowest bass notes but it still sounds very solid without being boomy. Mids and highs sound so sweet. The dispersion of the tweeters is very good with no "hot spot" when you walk directly in front of it. Because of this, the soundstage is excellent for speakers in this price range. These speakers won't give the deep rumble you probably want for a home theater, but for under $50, I don't think you can do better than these Sonys.
This product does what I needed - lightweight, good size for my laptop, easily moved about as I sit on couch & want to change positions. I recommend for purchase.
The problem with is with impedance. Yes, it works with my Zen MP3 player. No, it doesn't work with my ATT Tilt Cellphone. The problem is the impedance is different. The DLO wants low impedance..like for a typical headset. My cellphone puts out a high impedance to its headset.So, the issue can be resolved for $2.99. Go to Radio Shack and buy the 8 ohm-to-1000 ohm audio transformer. You'll need to do a little soldering, but it works. Why didn't they incorporate different impedanc einto the device? YOu can figure it cost more that way---* Beck
This is the best raised dog feeder on the market! The bowls can be removed from the base easily and put in the dishwasher to be cleaned. Simple simple! Its very easy to put together too. Snap on the legs and stand upright- done! This is great for big dog breeds. I have a bullmastiff and 2 large golden retrievers. I have purchased this feeder for each dog because I like it so much. The plastic legs are smooth on the botton so they dont scratch my hardwood floors if the feeder gets pushed around a little. Must have for a big dog owner!!!
If you're looking for real high quality scans, look elsewhere and expect to pay for it. This scanner works just fine. Especially, for the low price. I'm not sure why people have "bitched about not getting a good scan"...Maybe they don't read the instructions that come with the scanner or don't know how to adjust the scan with the software it comes with.....Maybe they don't even calibrate their monitor correctly...Once you scan a photo, you can then import it into Photoshop or Paintshop Pro and tweak it all you want. No big deal...This is a good scanner for the money...If you want something more...then pay for it...
I have a HP Photosmart 1115 printer. There's no other ink cartridge I would trust with my printer than HP. The colors are exceptional and you can't tell whether the quality is professionally done or not. It's simply the best!
this product is very easy to use, you can obtain the code on your email almost inmediatly an ready to use on your xbox axouunt. highly recomended.
I bought a pair of these Motorola radios and they worked when I checked them out. When I got them into the mountains of British Columbia they had a range of less than 50 feet. I talked to the paid apologists at Motorola's 800 line. They said if I sent them in maybe I would get a replacement set in 4 to 6 weeks. They also hinted that I was too dumb to use the radios. Take my advice: go another direction.
I bought this to film inside of a club. The battery was a bit hard to find, but Frys had it finally.The actual light was too bright so I ended up not even using it. Definitely recommend it for those needing more focused light.
simply put .... great value! I put this in the a room that measures 15x15 and it shakes the room. This sub has not let me down at all.Do not waste your money on anything else. this will do everything you want.
Great memory card for my Sony Ericsson K800i. 1GB is just right for me to store photos, ringtones, themes etc. Price is ok too. Buy this!
These headphones are probably the least I would pay for home stereo use. The reproduce the full frequency range, but naturally they don't have the imaging that higher priced Sony's do. My only real complaint other than that is the bass response isn't as full as you might expect. That and the fact that at least the pair I have physically squeak when I wear them on my head. Your mileage may vary:-)See my review of Behringer headphones for a lower price and better sound.
This is a really great stereo for it's size - those small speakers sound almost as good as their larger predecessors. Living in the hills and having to endure poor radio reception, the radio reception on this unit is very good. We had originally wanted this to replace the bedroom stereo, but as there is no alarm clock to wake to music this will be used in the dining/kitchen area instead. If it had a clock, we'd buy another one.
its plastic, so what ever you mount in it wont be grounded by the casethe holes for screws are not threaded, and required a lot of force to get the fine threaded pc screws started, and will strip threads easily, i had to get my electric screwdriver to get the screws to catchthe black color is kind of shiny, so doesn't match a matte black case
GREAT PRODUCT! HEAVY WIPES HOLD UP BETTER AND LAST LONGER THAN THE OTHER DISPOSABLE WIPES.
Just in case you were wondering, I attempted to get this to work on Windows 7 for off and on for 2 days with no luck. Even tried several of the posts out on Google to modify files and no luck. Just an fyi... like everyone else, simply need this for my Polar watch but don't want to spend 60 bucks on a simple device...
The plugs feel like safety plugs and remove almost as much noise.When I put these on I was able to reduce my volume level in half!I am now able to listen to my mp3 player while mowing the lawn.But the feel took a while to get used to. Soft and spongy in my ear didn't feel right at first.Great value for the price.
Purchased this item to allow for the Digial Optical Audio cable to fit better with a wall mounted LCD tv. I test the audio without the adapter, and it works fine, once I connected this adapter the audio just went intermittently out every other second. Not sure if the one I received was defective, but it did NOT work. I was not happy with what arrived at my home.
Works great for hooking up a touchscreen to my PC. I've been using it for the past few weeks and have no complaints. Well worth the money!
works perfect for my needs, you will have to but the BNC adaptors if this is to be added to an existing video cable.Would buy again.
I couldn't be more pleased of purchasing this Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag. This is all I need for my Canon SX40. It's very well built, and it fits perfectly with my Canon SX40. I am very happy with my purchased. Thanks Amazon!!!
thank you for your quick response to the situation that I had with the first order and I look forward to doing some future business with your company.
I agree totally with the other two reviews about problems with both the length of the unit (I had to install in the lower DIN slot because it hit the firewall in the upper) and it does not resume the song where you stopped, you must start the track all over again once you resume. My unit had a hardware error after three months and would not play the memory cards. The factory did confirm the unit as defective and will replace it. It's good for the price but don't expect miracles or good quality control.
My Dad actually got this camera for me. I have a really nice Canon film camera I love, but I had not yet gotten into digital.Being new to the digital camera world I love this camera.It is very easy to use, and takes great pictures. I have countless pictures of my son. I highly recommend this as a first digital camera before taking the leap to a nicer quality more professional digital like I plan on doing someday.
On Amazon.com and Audiovox.com they both say that the CE144B has Bass boost. When you recieve the product and read through the manual it does not state how to turn on the Bass boost. I then called Audiovox and they said the bass boost feature was excluded when they manufactured the product. I would recomend the cd player but it does not have bass boost and it does not have good headphones.
It works pretty good, the only gripe I have is that every now and then some slight static will play over the music.
I'm puzzled by all the 1-star ratings on here. I own two of these in my home office, and they work just fine. Copying, scanning, faxing, etc. Their only weakness is shared with all inkjet printers, namely the expensive ink and the slow (compared with a laser printer) printing speed.I keep a personal laser printer next to my computer on the left, and this multifunction on the right for all my other needs. Both of them have been going strong for years now, and work just fine. It works better as a fax machine than my standalone fax machine.
I purchased these filter for a simple Nikon 50mm lens. Advertised is that the kit includes UV protector, Neutral density 0.6 and FL-D filter, which is true, but the box says it includes circular polarized filter which is not.The case is horrible and arrived in bad conditions, filter were full of dust and the FL-D filter came with a very big fungus that can't be removed, because it's inside the glass.I think that this is my last purchase of Tiffen filters. Have many others for my 6 lenses, and I have something to tell about each one. Very bad quality. I'll try B&W; and Hoya next time. Save your money and buy something else.
Use caution buying this product. The description is a little off when it comes to the measurement. The measurement was for the cardboard the product was mounted on not the product itself. Much smaller! Case Logic isn't manufacturing this anymore, so you can't get more information form the site. If you want it get it now if you can find it anywhere.
given the diminutive dimensions of said big time. Seriously, I'm not much of a gizmo guru, but the camera takes good pictures. I'm just afraid I'll swallow it in my morning eggs.
I installed and tested this on both my 32 and 64 bit Windows 7 system and it detected and auto installed the default driver which doesn't support voice. It says on the package Voice modem so I then browsed the included CD and installed the Vista driver (setup.exe) which added voice. Great Data/Fax/Voice Modem.
does what it is supposed to. had one episode of lens flare, but otherwise great buy
pros:Nice lookgood soundcons:to tight on the head
I've had this router for at least 3 years and it has worked very well in all aspects except one. The parental control features do not work at all. In the router these are called Website Filtering and Access Control. I've search the internet for a solution to no avail. I've downgraded the firmware several times, I've used different browsers, etc. So, if you need to limit your kids' access to facebook to certain hours of the day, this is not the router for you.
These are sweet. I would highly suggest getting a pair. I wasn't sure if this was going to work well but I bought them anyway based on some of the online review. I was also concerned about the rumble feature. But I have to tell you I was more than impressed with this unit and will be enjoying these for years to come. There is no point in using a regular headset or external speakers, the realism doesn't come close to these. Remember when they first came out with force feedback a long time ago?? Well they have never made them for sound and I think these will be a hit. They are for me and my friends who I'm convincing now to get one!
It's a little pricey for a clock radio but it's easy on the eyes, has a good tuner and great sound quality. The build quality is subjectively very high. It has a nice heft and stays put on a bedside table. I find the sound quality as good or better than the Tivoli Pal but... it can sound a little boomy. There's a port in the back that can stuffed with a cotton ball to tame the bass. Regardless, I enjoy drifting off to the BBC more so than with the Tivoli. The added bass gives a little more warmth to voice. The only thing I find irritating about this is that there isn't an input for an external device. An mp3 player or cd player for example. It's a glaring omission for a clock radio at this price point. Bottom line, if you can live with out an input for external devices, you'll likely get many years of use out of this product.UPDATE, ~05/01/2007: the radio continues to perform flawlessly. Another version of this radio was released by Boston Acoustics that has an aux input so if this is an important feature for you, be sure to buy the right model.
I would buy these again. They are light weight and very slim so that I am able to fit two cases in the one space provided by my storage rack. Where space is a problem for me, this is a helpful advantage. The only reason these jewel cases did not earn a 5 star is because the clear plastic cover seems to be a bit fragile.They crack easily if they accidentally fall out of your grasp and on to the floor. I've had a couple crack on me and the spill seemed a minor one.
I've had to replace this item for my laptop 4 times now. It is not sturdy enough to take the daily packing into a laptop backpack and the kind of use my laptop gets. I rarely use a desk and so the laptop may slide to the side when sitting up in bed and the connector to the laptop gets bent easily, and when that happens eventually stops working. The locaion of the connection on the laptop should be moved to the back of the laptop, or the connector should be made sturdier.Other than that, I love my laptop and it works wonderfully.
Overall I'm very happy with this bag. I have 1 body, 18-55 and 50-250 lenses, and a flash, with room for 1 more lens. Looking back, I would probably have gone with the next size up because I want to add another camera body. The construction seems solid and has lots of room for accessories. Haven't tried out the rain hood yet. The design allows you to carry it on your back, but then quickly move it to your front to easily access your camera, without everything else falling out.
The tablet would not install in XP with the drivers shipped with the unit. Downloaded new drivers from their web site and it installed fine. Then the pen kept switching from pen mode to mouse mode every couple of minutes. Sent a message to Wacom support Friday afternoon and received a response Monday morning. Seems the tablet does not like being plugged into a USB hub and wants a direct USB connection. Since getting all that straight everything has worked just fine.
love this thing, it puts my MBP at the perfect level. i have it setup in my office with an external and they are on the same level so it is easy going from screen to screen. it looks really cool on my desk. the hole in the back helps to manage the cables as well. and i can use the optical drive, something that is important and doesn't work on other stands.
Aloha thereBought this camera before Xmas here in the UK and have found that the camera is working perfect. This is my first digital camemra and I like it. I especially like the video recording that it can do. It's quite good. I have not yet learned all the fuctions of the camera, but so far it's been very good.I have researched for 3 month on digital camera's before I decided it should be this camera. I like the Ixus, but thought that there must be something else, so I used "consumer website" to understand what to look for in a digital camera. I also bought a 256 mb CF card from crucial.com.It works perfectly. The only thing I have for this camera is the battery time. Another reason why i bought it was becuase you can dive with it and that is so cool. Imagine Thailand...Anyway, I can recomend it.
I have a Dimage G400 that I carry around every day since it is so compact. It has consistently given me fabulous results and out-performed my canon SD 500 in quality. Because of this, I gave the Canon away.I wanted to upgrade to a digital slr. I also looked at the canon and nikon. I decided on the Maxxum 5D for several reasons: the price, the awesome Minolta quality that has never let me down, the antishake feature, and the fact that I have a Minolta 35mm SLR. I can use those lenses on the digital SLR.I've had the maxxum 5D for about 2 months and haven't really had the time to go through all of the instructions and features. I constantly take pictures but am by no means an expert. Despite this, my Minoltas deliver such high quality pictures with superb color and clarity. This is especially obvious when I compare pictures taken by other cameras at the same event - no comparison! A common drawback of digitals is the need for a bright room for nice pics. However, the flash is really powerful so I haven't found it to be a problem yet. So many people give me compliments, even on pictures that were casually shot at the spur of the moment. The shutter speed is so fast that I can really capture the moments.This camera is really impressive. It attracts a lot of attention even before people see the prints!
I got one of these units because I needed a machine that something beyond auto tracking control. It had tracking adjustment, so, I got it to replace my old unit. Within 2 weeks, I wanted something else. The store wouldn't accept it back (Not an Amazon.com store, though.) so, I sold it to someone else.The unit has several problems, most of them related to the digital drive. The VCR portion I didn't have as many problems with as others report, no ejected tapes, etc. but it has its own irks. First, the RF In. Was very staticy, peppered with little colored dash marks. Other units did not display this static when the cable was connected. Plus, its search function is an abysmal failure. You can't search to a predefined position on the tape, you can only search to a position in X hours/minutes, not a precise time into the tape. While this works fine when the counter is at 0:00 at the start of the tape, but, when it's not the start of the tape anymore, searching becomes an absolute mess, especially when you want to go backwards.The digital unit, though, is where this dog starts to bark. For DVD's, the way it manuevers through chapters, etc. is not exactly the most user friendly method. There's no easily programmable A to B function. Plus, a real annoyance with CD's. The programmer's apparently decided to code the CD player to automatically skip 2 seconds at the end of each track. Which is fine for music CD's; most people who burn their own discs tend to remove the 2 second gap anyway... I don't. I like the 2 seconds, and, automatically skipping the gaps, WITHOUT giving the user the option to turn this off, makes playing audio CD's impossible, as the last 2 seconds of a track's lines and the first 2 seconds of lines in the next track get swallowed up by the skipping! Poor, poor design.While the digital drive does accept writable and rewritable CD and DVD formats, except for DVD-RAM, this is very little consolation compared to how much is left out and what doesn't work right. PASS on this model.
I just purchased a Canon PSC-1000 Deluxe Burgundy Leather Case for the Canon SD1000 Digital Camera. A great buy and seemingly hard to get. A must have addition for the Canon PSC-1000 camera!
Excellent backpack. Lots of space inside, highly resistant velcro separations for re-organizing your equipment, plus it is nicely made and feels like it will last for a long time.I've had mine for almost 1 year and don't have any complains. Highly recommended.
price is ridic low - very pleased with my purchase. i bought these to replace an old battery. decided to buy 2 for the price!
This iPod is far better than the new iPods. It runs better, works better, is more durable, and the battery life is way longer! I would recommend getting this iPod instead of any other one. It may be a bit bulky, which makes for awkward traveling, but other than that, it's great!
I did a little research online and found that this wifi card was plug and play compatible with the Powerbook G3 (Lombard). I am currently running OS 10.2.8 and all I had to do to add wifi to my G3 was plug in the wifi card in the PCMCIA (PC Card) slot, power on the G3, choose "ok" when a box came up on my screen telling me that an airport was detected and I was online in literally 2 minutes.Because the G3 Lombard was never sold with an internal Apple airport slot, it has taken some time and trial and error for those out there to find the perfect wifi cards that require no drivers for OSX that a person literally can slap in their PC slot on the G3 and use, and this card does just that.Unfortunately, I have no newer updates of Safari and/or Firefox I can download on the G3 because of my older OS, but after cruising around the net, if you don't require websites that let you view much video, you will be fine. YouTube is a bit choppy but that is more of the hardware limitations of the G3 only having 8MB of video RAM and has nothing to do with the card. This card meets the wifi "g" speed level so on a newer PC or Mac, things will feel more speedy.Most other websites run just fine, eBay, google searches, yahoo news, etc. What I don't know is if this card will work with any OS older than 10.2. I am guessing that it would as I think the airport drivers are build into OSX or 10.0 software but don't quote me on it. So if you have a G3 Lombard or Pismo, this card makes for an inexpensive alternative to an Apple airport card. There are several cheap, new Motorola cards you can buy here on amazon and I paid around $13 delivered for the card I bought from one of the vendors. I could imagine this this price was possibly 1/3 the price of the card when it first came out. I am just happy that I now have a reason to not sell the Lombard and could still find some use for it with the addition of wifi.Well done Motorola!
Hello, Everybody.I have used this rangefinder during my predeployment training and during my deployment to Afghanistan. Probably it good for golf when you operate on 100-200 m distances, but if you look for reliable device for the long range rifle engagement I would not recommend this rangefinder. The manufacturer claims that this model is capable to give you exact distance on the ranges up to 1500 meters. (That why model calls 1500) This is not true. Not in my experience. The device is accurate up to 400-500 m, not more if you measure man size target or a deer. Up to 800-900 (very difficult) if you measure big ass building or another large object. There is no way it can reach 1500. Not in my experience, anyway. Thank you
Don't but these unless you are expecting just a box speaker. I bought these to use on my pontoon boat. They are not what the picture looks like! I ended up using them having to build my on mounting enclosure. All in all, don't sound half bad for the price.
This is a very good DVD player. I think it is one of the best on the market. It will play pratically every format that you throw at it. I bought one for my parents. The fact that it will play some DivX and Xvid movies was very important selling feature.
Needed a remote that would interface with my Direct TV Tivo DVR since I kept dropping it and also was getting tired switching from my other remotes.I have been a previous owner of a different One For All 6-Device remote (the 6011) and was pleased with it but I don't think I really ever programmed it all the way properly and with each new electronic purchase it got buried somehow under other remotes. I rediscovered it recently and wanted to see if it could interface with my Tivo box. I thought I could perhaps program the cable/satelite button but turns out the unit was just not designed for DVR/PVR devices.I was very happy to find this solution online at the One For All website. I double checked the directions before I went to Best Buy to purchase it. I did pay full retail for this unit and I still think it's a deal! It interfaces great with my Tivo DVR, the Philips/Magnovox TV, my Toshiba DVD player, the Technics Surround Receiver, Technics 50 disc CD changer and my Daewoo cheapo VCR. The only thing I'm a little dissapointed about is that there is no way to change a disc on the CD changer, I can play, skip, pause, etc to the disc that is selected but if I want to change the disc I do have to use the old control or do it manually. I have not played around with this feature very much but as I recall it did not work on the 6011 either. I'm not going to take any points away for this however because I don't think any other remote in this price range would be able to do this either.For Tivo it's great!!!! The design and keys are relatively straight forward, there is a little bit of playing around you have to do at first to familiarize yourself with the specialized keys, they look a little different than what is on the Tivo control but they work just the same!!All and all a great remote and a great value!!!! Very recommended!!!!
I bought this to listen to music on my way to school and work because my car only has a cd player and radio. This was the only way to connect my iPod to the car. This one looked perfect for me because not only would it broadcast my music over the radio, it would also charge my iPod!Out of the box the station 87.7 was not available and it was broadcasting in LX mode.To unlock 87.7: hold the preset button until you can switch from US mode to INTL mode. Now it is unlocked.You want 87.7 because no one broadcasts on that station. You will get minimal interference.To unlock DX mode: Hold the preset button until you can switch from LX to DX mode. Now it is in DX mode.You want DX mode because it broadcasts on channel of sound in DX mode. Before it was broadcasting two weak channels of sound, but now it is broadcasting one strong channel.Configuring your iTrip with these tweaks will result in crystal clear listening!
This is my first KVM switch purchase, and it's being used to share a flat panel monitor and USB mouse/keyboard between a desktop and a laptop. I did a bit of research before buying, and I liked the "peripheral sharing" feature on the IOGEAR Miniview Extreme. Recommended.Pros:+ Reliable (so far) and intuitive interface: tap a selection button to switch the KVM to the computer of choice; press and hold the button for 2+ seconds to also switch the peripherals.+ Cable bundle combines VGA and USB into a single cable, reducing clutter.+ Solid construction, doesn't feel like an empty shoebox.Cons:- Peripheral USB ports are NOT high-speed! I didn't realize this at the time of purchase. If you're using these ports for attaching an external disc drive, your read/write speeds will be rather slow.- Peripheral USB ports are crammed into the back of the device. OK for connecting scanner, etc, but not enough space to connect a flash "thumb" drive; you'll probably need a USB extension cable.- Rubber feet on the front edge only, doesn't grip the desk very well (especially with all those cables attached). Adding your own rubber feet will help with this.
I have everything I need at this time but as more items become necessary I shall enjoy loading the data. Simple, fast and easy.I recommend this Palm Z22.
This is perfect for a digital camera (front pocket) plus all those little things you need with it in the back pocket: spare batteries, SD cards, cables, chargers, etc.
Great skin for PS3 controllers! Super grip even when intense gaming causes sweaty hands! Also easy to put on the controllers, too!
Klipsh Promedia 2.1 offers the best audio quality in its price category. I have tested it against Logitech Z-2300 and in the end decided to go with Klipsh due to its far superior sound quality while playing cds.However, Logitech is worth its price times over. I liked its sound while playing streaming audio files (56 Kb) - internet radio, youtube, e.t.c. For compressed files Logitech with wider musical spectrum seems (or sounds) to be a better choice than more directional Klipsh. I did have hard time deciding between the two while playing DVDs, Klipsh offers more detailed and clearer sound but seemed somehow less dimensional than Logitech. With Klipsh the dialog seemed to be coming from the bottom of the screen, where Logitech more accurately matched the picture.The thing that won me over to keep the almost twice expensive (must include extended warranty due to its notorious subwoofer problems) Klipsh was its unbeatable dominance with quality music. Logitech with its rather poor midrange was no competition. Playing CDs with Klipsh was a pure joy. The sound is very clear and warm, especially the vocals that sounded quite bland with Logitech just shined on Klipsh.So the final conclusion. I don't think it's right to say one is better than the other - both carry exceptional value and leave its competition in the dust. Considering the price difference I would recommend Logitech to anyone with preference for mp3, streamed audio or video. However, if you keep popping CDs into your system, Klipsh is the only way to go.
This item is worth the money. It works much better than I would have ever thought it would have. I have reccommended it to all of my friends, I also work in the networking/computer maintenance industry.
I also highly recommend this receiver. I purchased it as a second set for a home office and have been very pleased with quality, sound and ease of use. The unit is clearly laid out and all controls are easy to read. It has outputs for 2 sets of speakers and can be connected to CD, VCR, Tape deck, and turntable. The sound is warm and very powerful. It seems well made and I have had good luck with Technics in the past. Additionally, the price is right. I searched all over the internet and Amazon has this unit at by far the best price available. An excellent sounding stereo receiver for $ dollars adds up to a value you can't go wrong with!
Case can protect notebook only from scratches but can't protect from shaking because it made from neoprene which too thin and I think it's too small for vaio 13.3". I'll be careful and hard to try to put my notebook (model S140E)into case because case is smaller than my notebook.
I bought these speakers thinking they would be nice to listen to in my room but I was wrong the sound is horrible. If you do buy these dont buy these speakers from www_eblazingttech_com because they sent me the ipod ones.
This cable is a really good one. It improved the range on my wireless adapter so that i wouldn't have to get another one and was easy to plug in and work with.
Very good headphonesGot 3 of them,can`t beat the price.So far it is performing fineGood fit and sweat is no problem
This was my first iPod, and it has been everything it was cracked up to be. It is small and easy to use, and the interface with iTunes is fantastic.
This vacuum is awesome. It has tons of sucion, simple design and super sturdy. Bagless vacs are terrible and lose suction SO fast and cleaning the filters is nasty and annoying. I use it on carpets, rugs, and bare floors and have no complaints. No attachements but i can deal with that and use a shop vac instead-- remember this vacuum is designed for commercial settings. Filters and replacement belts are cheap and easy to find. It is a litte on the heavy side compared to cheapo plastic uprights, but not really that bad. It is a little louder than my previous vacs, but the sound you hear is the sound of powerful cleaning!
I purchased a EVC1550 NTSC to PAL converter to record programs in USA to be viewed in Italy. I can't convert anything to PAL format at all. Anybody out there can help me? Thanks.Biava52588@aol.com.
Battery was as described and works fine. Price was good and am satisfied with it. The only reason for the 4 stars was the length of time it took to get it. Was within the promised time frame (barely) but seems that it could have been much faster.
It does the job and disappears nicely under a relatively thin carpet. Be careful when installing -- it is easy to twist, and weight on it will eventually break a wire. Keep it flat and untwisted. It's just right.
The top reviewer is incorrect. The best signal this TV does is CONVERTs 720p stations to 1080i. it still has the best picture around, though.
This diffuser works as intended although if I were going to buy another one I might look at the next size larger. The problem with anything larger than this is, even though it has the handle and it is designed to be used with one hand, any larger than 30" and you will probably need someone else to hold it. Works good for a close up portrait to create nice, even light. Works well if you had an assistant to hold it wherever the patch little spots of light are sneaking through tree branches and spoiling your shot because of little hot spots on the subjects face, etc. Also found out that it works well as a flash diffuser..like if you are in a pinch and you need a light modifier, you can actually shoot through the diffuser for a semi-soft box look. Used it a few times for some newborn portraits where it was not really or safe to hang an umbrella over the baby's head haha. My only complaint would be the cost of this product over similar pop up diffusers but if you need to use it one handed there isn't much else that's gonna help you.
Not just one, but two of Polaroids portable DVD players were purchased less than a year ago. Both quit spinning the DVD in the 13th month within a few days of each other. What do you do with a working LCD screen and no player? Nothing. It's crap. Don't buy Polaroid!!!
I'm still waiting!!!I dont receive!!I hope to receive before Christmas because it's a giftbest regardsMerry christmas and happy new yearLuca
I needed a usb cable to extend my iphone. This was a cheap easy fix. It simply works. This is a extension cable and will extend your usb cable.
I travel all over the world and have been looking for a small wireless router to free me from the hotel room desk. The product is smaller than I expected and works as promised. Set up is quick and easy and security is good (I turned off the SSID broadcast and used built in WEP security so my computer is the only one that even sees the signal). Added bonus, the power supply can even plug into 220 volt systems and function perfectly meaning no need for a power converter.Overall a great product.
I purchased several of these for business, maybe around a dozen. They are excellent in feel, and superior in use but not prolonged in their durability. I have been using older microsoft ergo keyboards for years without issues, but these ones seem to have a few issues the buyer should be aware of:*The lettering on the keys WILL wear off and do so FAST. We have multiple employees who have used white out to draw on missing letters. I do NOT have this issue with ANYONE else unless the keyboard is VERY old.*The larger keys tend to lose their ability to stay properly centered. This causes keys that feel wobbly and rock side to side slightly, and it can be quite annoying. The spacebar in particular becomes very loud as a result of this.*2 people have managed to pop a numpad key off that will not go back on, may or may not be product at fault.
This isn't the loudest or best-sounding CD player in the world, and true, it doesn't have a headphone jack, but it *is* indestructible. My daughter has dropped it off her top bunk straight onto the hardwood floor below--twice--and it still works. It is an exceptionally well-made CD player--clear, simple controls, a bright LED display, minimal moving parts, good solid construction. I think omitting the tape deck was a very smart price trade-off.If you prefer simplicity over features, don't need hi-fi sound, and don't anticipate needing a headphone jack, this is the perfect CD player, especially for a child.
I bought one of these several years ago and loved it so much I used it up. I was happy to find another one! Sound is very good and docking system is user friendly! Looking forward to many years use!! Seller was quik and fair with pricing! !
I LOVE THIS ITEM IT FIT OF MY OFFICE EVERYTHING LOOK SO NICE. BUT IF THERE WERE MP3 FUNCTION, IT WILL BE PERFECT.
I have owned this card reader for quite a while now and I use it all the time. I carry it with me basically everywhere and it's very helpful since I use different computers frequently. It's much easier to get my pictures from my digital camera using this reader than using the camera's cable. I recommend this product, but I think you should be able to get it at a cheaper price than the price being offered at Amazon.
I picked the h.ear headphones because I lost my previous earbuds and I needed something that won't fall out of my ear when I lay my head on the side like most earbuds do. The headphones were tricky to put on correctly at first but within 10 minutes I could put them on easily with no problems. I wear wireframe glasses but I wore the headphones with them for over an hour without discomfort. They were surprisingly comfortable considering it's all solid plastic with no soft material used. Because "one size fits all" doesn't work for everyone, I highly recommend you buy your first set from a local shop in case you find that it simply won't fit and need to return it. The sound quality is just about what I'd expect from average ten dollar earbuds and sound good enough for my purposes. Sound leakage is minimal; unless you're one of those who like to play it loud, it's unlikely a person standing next to you will hear what you're listening to. The best part of the headphone for me is the adjustable piece on the cord that allows you to adjust the point at which the cord goes apart; if used right, the chances of tangled cords is reduced dramatically. Overall, it was a good buy for me.
This projector has a bright white screen, perfect for watching film/TV. The screen has been up since the day I received it in the mail. Only issue I had is the screen won't easily roll all the way back up. I've been keeping the screen pulled all the way down, so that I don't have to deal with this issue. Overall it was a good investment.
I love this mouse!!! I use it for my laptop and it's worked like a charm. I have had it since the end of Oct/ beginning of Nov and have yet to replace the battery. I often forget to replace the USB stick onto the bottom of the mouse before going to bed. In addition, it's often connected throughout the entire day. And the battery it came with is still going strong. It's a great mouse at a great price! I highly recommend!
I bought this for a gift, after using one for myself for four months and being really satisfied. It does what it says -- easy to set up (although I did end up scotch-taping the eye to my satellite box), works through walls and cabinets -- we hide our cable box in a cabinet so it does not show. The extra battery constantlty recharged means no down time.
If you are going to use this keyboard every day for hours, get something else.However this is a good wireless keyboard for occasional use.I rated the construction quality 3/5 since its not exactly heavy duty and feels that way.Functionally they are good.
Strengths:Nice to look at... easy menu.. huge 22" widescreen... no dead pixels out of the box... built in speakers... lightweightContrary to what others have wrote.... I don't think the speakers are that bad...They sound like laptop speakers... but you MUST increase the monitor volume control upto 100% in order for them to work well... my computer volume is at 35%... they aren't replacements for any powered computer speakers, but they do the trick...I bought this from Amazon for $211 and it is worth every penny... most other 22" monitors use the same lcd... If you compare the specs of other 22" lcds, they are very similar...Though this brand isn't well known, I feel that it is well worth spending the money on this monitor... It is worth more than I paid...I would have paid up to $400 for this quality...I highly recommend this product :)
Just like other reviews said, its very important for success/ failure of your purchase to educate yourself on your systems needs before trying to upgrade by your own.Dim's max capacity supported -256 mb, 512 mb, 1gb, 2gb-Dim's Max Speed supported -433 mhz, 533 mhz, 667 mhz, 800 mhz-Dim's Memory technology supported - DDR, DDR2, DDR3, etc-PC's max memory capacity -Mostly of systems 4gb-
i was playing ping pong and i reached out to hit the bad and the cord snagged on a corner and the whole plugged ripped out and he head phones snapped.
I was happy to see that the quality of this item exceeded my expectations. As stated in the ad, this item WILL work with the iPhone, touch, and other newer iPods THROUGH THE USE OF AN ADDITIONAL APPLE REMOTE DOCK. For Pete's sake, people, READ the page before leaving feedback. Fast and accurate shipping, great product overall. Thank you!
I purchased this headphone a couple of weeks back and am happy to say that i am satisfied with its performance. The only complaint i have is that the volume could have been better coz i think the max volume is slightly on the lower side (this can however be made good by using software audio amplifiers). Other than that, the sound quality and the mic are both good for the price. Overall, a good purchase.
Our family bought some of these for christmas. The camera works well enough but the mic was so fuzzy on all of our cameras that we never web cam with audio anymore. Its fine if you get an external mic.
Handy if you travel a lot and use rental cars without a tape deck. But still, look for a better competing product- this one is poorly designed. The location of the on/off button means it will accidentally turn on whenever it is bumped around in your car. Then when you do go to use it you will find the batteries are flat. Also the shape and cable arrangement makes it awkward to place anywhere. It basically just has to dangle by the plug from your music player, and the wires WILL break (and after a surprisingly short period- poor quality materials and build).Local radio stations overpower all 4 of the provided frequencies in most major US cities, so sound quality is extremely poor most of the time. Away from cities, with transmitter positioned close to car antenna, and fresh batteries, sound quality is adequate.For your own car you are much better buying one of the high quality in-line FM transmitters that install permanently in your car. They install between your antenna and radio. A number of manufacturers make them (Kenwood, Alpine etc). They cost around $50 plus installation but are fairly easy to install yourself and the sound quality is excellent with a good radio.
At 65 years old, I need a lot of help to remember things. This device is well worth the price.YOU SELL A VERY GOOD PRODUCT.Thanks, Hank
I've only had these batteries for a little over a month now. So far, they are every bit as good as the Canon-branded batteries I've used in my Canon S45 camera in the past. There are absolutely no issues with how the batteries fit in the camera or how long they hold a charge.
As with most other D5000 owners, I am very jealous of the latest iteration, the new D5100. Among being better a better camera in every single way, the eyecup on the D5100 was far superior. I ordered and the DK-20 and popped it on my D5000 and it slid on like a charm. While there are eyecups that will shield all periphery light, the DK-20 will mildly attempt to do that. In my opinion it is still better than the DK-24.
This thing is great since it has multiple levels of adjustment and a little thing in the back to manage your cords. You'll want to get a keyboard for this since the typing is difficult on it.
Zipper jammed right out of the box - took me a good ten minutes of messing with it to get it to zip back up. Belkin products used to be decent quality, but this is complete trash. Don't waste your money.
This unit still has a couple of bugs that I'm sure will be worked out with future updates from Logitech. I've had a few occassions where the remote has frozen up and I have had to plug it in to my laptop and use the desktop software to manually reboot it. Otherwise, it does a really excellent job. I currently use it to control the TV, DVD Player, TiVo, Receiver, Input Selector and Cable - no complaints at all. I also have it set up to change everything that's needed for both the PS3 and Nintendo Wii, unfortunately it cannot actually control those two devices but that's no big deal because their controllers do the job anyway. I haven't tried the remote with my laptop (that just seems too lazy to me *lol*), but I'm sure it wouldn't have any problems.The unit is really attractive, I love the color touchscreen and the internal balance sensor that brings the unit out of standby when it is picked up - very clever. It's a great unit to wow guests, my father-in-law is insanely jealous and my husband has enjoyed being able to tease him about it!
I recently got this DVD player to use for standard DVD's while I use the PS3 for blu-ray. I have a 1080p Panasonic plasma hooked up to both. It makes my standard DVD's look so much better. I can't be anymore satisfied.
These speakers continually impress me upon daily use; they deliver excellent, resonating bass especially considering their lack of a separate subwoofer (bass can be increased by aiming the ports on the rear of the speakers at a wall immediately behind the speakers). The treble and mid-range tones were also good, though not quite as strong as the bass quality. Surprisingly, the sound quality improved as the volume was increased up to approximately two-thirds volume; after that point the sound quality began to succumb to the increased volume, although very subtly. All told, these are excellent speakers with great bass and average treble and mid-range notes, though you are paying a fair amount just for the Bose logo at the bottom.Be sure to give these speakers a day or two to break in, as the bass reflex makes notable steps forward over such a period of time.
THE MONITOR IS BEATIFUL AND NICE, BUT THE SELLER HAVE A HIGH PRICE. IN DELL COST 879$.
the av power cable was exactly what I needed to link and add distance to the security camera that I was installing. No problems with it at all
I bought this SanDisk 8GB back in March 2009 and it has gone bad with almost 200 pictures on it. Nothing like telling a family that I have lost every photo taken because of a bad SanDisk. I will never buy SanDisk again because I need to know that what I'm photographing is going to be there in the end. Very upset and just might have cost me a customer because my Canon 5d never gave a warning that the card was bad until I went to upload my pics.UPDATE: After long phone calls I finally sent the card back to SanDisk. So it has been a month and still no new card has been replaced. Another LONG phone call placed today and couldnt get a answer out of two people other than "we will e-mail you within 24-48 hours". I'm calling BS on SanDisk because if you say your going to back your product then you should replace ASAP. I'm shooting a wedding in two weeks and would like to have a new card. I did branch out and bought the Lexar Pro UDMA and there have not been any problems (knock on wood).
The unit works well but it states is comes with a DC charger. My mistake was assuming this was a cigarette lighter charger. No, it is an adapter to be used with a PDA. I don't use this with a PDA, I use it with a laptop. It can be charged with a USB but then what is the point of having it connected to the computer, I wanted wireless.
I bought this CD player last summer for $49. It worked well at the beginning, but in a few months, it came to stop while playing a CD. When I played a CDR, this became even more obvious. When it stopped in the middle of playing a CD/CDR, I had to give it some shock to play the CD/CDR again (At this point, "G-protection" became a bad joke from SONY). Anyway, I no longer recommend you to buy any SONY products. Ask your Japanese friends about "SONY TIMER". I don't know if it was my case, but Sony you suck!
These are good earphones - though I was not always convinced.I've owned several in-ear style earphones in the past at this price range and lower. These are certainly the most 'fun' and sturdy. Despite my doubts, I highly recommend these earphones.Allow me to preface:After weeks of research on different in-ear style headphones, I decided on these. They fit my budget and they offered what I wanted - noise isolation, noticable bass, and a sturdy (i.e. not flimsy) construction - all complimenting my "while listening to an iPod on a commute" use for these.I purchased the earphones. Then cancelled the order almost immediately. Later, I again decided to buy them.This cancel was because, after more investigation, I discovered some not-so compelling features of these earphones and the company. I'll list them below and explain how I got over them (to help quell any concerns you may have), and then give some feedback regarding what they're like now.Firstly, I learned that the 'sound curve' was unbalanced. I read that the bass was overpowering and possibly at the expense of a natural sounding mid and high range. As an avid blues/jazz listener, I was concerned by this.Secondly, I read on a reputable website dedicated for iPod listeners (which shall go unnamed), that their experiences with V-Moda were not good. I heard of marketing practices that could be deemed somewhat 'shifty' or 'underhanded'. I didn't like that.Thirdly, I found other earphones of similar price that were rated highly. The alternatives were tempting.Fourthly, and finally, what's up with the marketing? The website plays music that I can't seem to permanently shut off. There's a lot of company-created jargon (BLISS, V-Masque, VIP card) that I'm usually wary of. And who exactly is supposed to use these things again? Oh yes, youthful, urbanized, jet-setting club-goers from Hollywood. Not me. Oh well.Then I learned to stop worrying and love the V-Moda Vibes.I figured I'd purchase them. Let them 'burn-in' (as I had so frequently read about in reviews; the process of allowing the earphones to play at a normal or above-average volume for hours until using). And return them if they failed as miserably as some reviewers seem to feel. I have not returned them after a month's use nor do I plan to do so ever. These are good earphones.The SOUND curve is colorful. It is bass-heavy. It makes the earphones feel substantial. Especially compared to other in-ear earphones, the Vibes really shine. Most in-ear earphones lack any sort of strong bass. These are vastly different. For playing any bass-heavy music, these are unparralleled in-ear earphones (at this price range, given my experience). However, I am somewhat dissapointed with jazz playback. The mids and highs seem muddled, even with EQ settings. Regardless, it is passable and at least sounds 'rich' if not accurate. This does lead me to believe that these earphones are not suitable for studio-monitoring. But at this price range, I don't think any earphones meet that standard! In short, I look forward to listening to these earphones. It's fun - an odd qualification, I know. But that's the best way I can describe the experience. I would not, however, willingly sit at my computer desk and use these over the full experience of speakers or ear-cup designed headphones. I can't imagine any in-ear earphone that would make me want to do that, though.BURN-IN did make a difference. I let them burn-in for nearly two days. It turned the earphones from sub-par, hollow, and tinny into rich, deep, colorful like they are now. Definitely worth the time and highly recommended.The WIRES and CONSTRUCTION are sturdier than other in-ear earphones I've used in the past. I don't feel like repeated bending will make them disintegrate as others have. In fact, these are the most sturdy wires and earphones I've encountered for in-ears. As with many things, time will ultimately decide. For now, I'm pleased.The FIT is comfortable. The company's claims of resting your head on a pillow are fair assessments. The multitude of interchangable ear tips is fantastic. I was pleased with the range and it made me feel like the company's attention to detail was promising.Some reviewers cite the STRAIGHT-PLUG as a problem. It is. But a small one. An elbow-shaped jack would be far better, but the straight-plug isn't a killing blow. I have seen the wire crimp up against the wall of the straight-plug and it seems to fold. Something for me to watch for in the future. But in terms of pulling the plug out of my iPod, I don't see it as much of an issue.Due to the design of these earphones, NOISE-ISOLATION is not as strong as others I've tried. I thought this would be a deal breaker. However, with the reduced level of noise-isolation, I'm actually enjoying it more. It's more like noise-reduction. For example, if I'm walking on a sparsely populated street and playing music at a moderate volume, I can hear only my music and maybe loud ambient sounds. Alternatively, if I'm on a crowded train, I am aware of conversations immediately around me but cannot make out the words unless I concentrate. When I use these earphones for plane travel, I think they'll work great; isolating the right amount of noise. To describe the noise reduction, I'd say to cover your ear canal with the pads of your thumbs. What can you still hear? That's what you'll hear when the Vibes are in.Finally, keep in mind what you're buying. You're buying IN-EAR EARPHONES. These are designed to be inserted into your ear-canal. For those with very small ear-canals or who don't like things in their ears, I'd say not to purchase this style of earphone. Additionally, as noted earlier, these reduce noise! Not suitable for driving or any other activity which requires a high-level of alertness. Also, note that the bass is substantial for this style of earphone, but not necessarily for big headphones.Some other NOTES that may be important to the buyer:These have a y-split, not a j-split cable. Very important to some people, it seems.I didn't believe it, but these do truly look great in your ears. It seems they targeted 'fashion' and they got it right.The 'extras' (excepting the extra ear tips) are terrible. A champagne colored faux-leather bag (youthful, urbanized jet-setters can definitely tell the difference, V-Moda). A silicone boomerang meant to wrap your cord over. A registration card disguised as a "VIP" pass. V-Moda scored with the earphones themselves, but not with the peripherals. Regardless, I paid the money for the earphones and the extra ear tips were a great bonus!The metal is indeed cold during cold weather. No big deal though. It warms up quickly.The metal on the 'gun black' color is a slightly deep green tint. The image is a fairly accurate representation.These must be inserted "straight" into your ear-canal. If they're off kilter they'll bother your ear. Extremely easy to remedy.Also, I have read about (very few) headphones seeming tinny, even after burn-in. If this is the case, you may have a defective pair. But believe me, it's worth the hassle to get a working pair!These are superb earphones. They serve all the necessities for this class and excel at some (bass response, sturdiness). And though they may slightly lack in some areas (supremely accurate mid/high representation, noise-isolation), the pros definitely outweigh the cons. If you want an in-ear earphone and are looking at this price range, I fully recommend buying the V-Moda Vibes. There'd better be a compelling argument not to!
remote works as described and somewat from behind in doors, but not well outside. just from front of camera, but works well from there.convient on strap near camera
On sale, paid about $50 + shipping free instead of $70 for retail boxs. Will not need refill for a long time.
There's no way you can watch anything with this item. I have a small Casio portable TV and it works fine in my house, so why doesn't this one? Money wasted!
As an electrical engineer, I feel that the product description for this item (Belkin F8E449 Universal AC Travel Adapter) is intentionally misleading.For example, it says:"Rated to handle both 110- and 220-240-volt standards... allows you to connect to international power outlets without a complicated power conversion"The statement above suggests that this 'AC Travel Adapter' is able to provide POWER conversion, so a potential customer may expect it to perform VOLTAGE conversion between 110/220V. But this is completely false, becasue this plug adapter is just a physical connection. It does not convert the VOLTAGE. It does not convert the CURRENT. In short, it does not perform ANY conversion at all.In the 'Technical Details' section it further says:"Allows you to charge your laptop, PDA, and cell phone internationally"A potential customer may be led to believe that: this product allows you to use 110V-only appliance in other countries. The truth is, if you plug in an 110V-only appliance to a 220V socket through this 'adapter', your appliance wil blow up immediately.Power supplies for most portable electronics (laptop, camcorder, cell-phone, electric shavers, etc.) are already designed for universal voltage of 100-240V AC. Similarly, your travel iron or hair dryer could be ready for dual-voltage operation. Make sure to check your appliance's user manual, as it may require you to manually flip a voltage-selection switch before leaving for the trip.Of course, you still need a set of universal plug adapters for foreign countries - which is exactly what this product is meant to be.
I purchased the CST-M35T-1B to add more drives to my home server. Despite the beige image shown at the time of my purchase, the unit that arrived is indeed black (as ordered).The installation was straightforward and the quality is great. All features work as expected. Unlike with similar products I researched, this one has activity lights for each drive that do not require any dedicated cabling.The built in fan is audible, so if you are looking for silent operation this might not be for you. That being said it is not loud, just not silent. Personally, I do not mind the little bit of white noise from the fan.All in all, I am very satisfied with this product and intend to purchase more when I build a new storage server.
I used this adapter to connect an old (PS2) keyboard to my laptop's USB port and it works like a champ. It also arrived on-time and well packaged. I did not try the mouse half of it, so I can't give any feedback on that aspect.
I have owned MANY top end printers including the $700 EPson 2200, and Canon I9100, Epson R800, etc.This HP is amazing. Best printer I have ever owned and prints that are better than ANY I have ever seen from ANY printer or lab. MAKE sure you only use HP paper as teh ink is forulated for use with their paper only. For eyeball popping quality, buy some HP premium plus papers and prepare to be amazed. The blacks are deep, the colors accurate and vivid. At this price, it KILLS my Epson R800 which was almost 2X the $$. The Epson is now clogged and useless, and teh HP will never get clogged due to the print heads being built in each cartridge!Buy it and you will like it. HP has come a long way over the pasy couple of years, and with their new printers (8450 and 8750) they should be #1. Trust me, Ive owned all three top brands top of the line machines and this is my all time fave. Ill also buy the 8750 for 13X19 when it is released. Its that good.
PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS......THE BATTERIES WEAR OUT FAST AND IT ITS CHEAP........YOU CAN GET A REGULAR FAKE ALARM WITH A FLASH LIGHT THATS JUST AS GOOD.....I BOUGHT 2 FOR $70 AND THEY ARE WORTHLESS
We ordered the Sony MDR-DS3000 headphones because they were one of the few wireless headphones that will work with our new television's digital optical output. After charging the batteries and testing the headphones, the sound quality was exceptionally good up to 15-feet from the processor. After 15-feet, there were noticeable popping and crackling. Unfortunately our viewing distance was 18-feet. Therefore we are returning the unit.Amazon was great and offered a full refund! We will never hesitate to order from Amazon in the future.Sony MDR-DS3000 Wireless Digital Surround Headphones
This laptop came with passwords installed. Took me 2 days to make passwords go away and the 'secure' passwords did conflict with fingerprint security software. This machine is still showing as it belongs to the seller. The machine is in good physical condition, however, seller never 'cleaned' past users settings/passwords to set the machine ready for the next user. Windows and thinkpad software was not updated for a long period of time. After I cleaned this clutter and updated the system with windows and thinkpad software, it is finally working as normal. It just runs hot, sometimes very hot. Battery lasts 2-3 hrs depending upon task. Bulging battery pack makes it less portable. I just use it for checking email and surf the web while I am in bed.
A circular polarizer is a great addition to your lens accessory. It reduces the amount of glare that can, often times, distract the viewer from your subject. The filter also brings out the blues and greens in the image, which really makes landscape photographs pop. The build quality of B+W, along with their MRC (dirt- and water-repelling coating), made this an easy choice for me.
Point, click, ship... a great deal! Maybe it's luck of the draw, but my cable is substantial, clicks into place beautifully, and sound quality is a quantum leap over analog RCA. Love it.
Some of you who've read my previous reviews on DVD players may know I use to work at an electrinic store selling players.Now even though i dont work there the store manager alway has me try any new models of DVD players he recieves at my home for a given period of usually about a month,a month of hell for any player I will thuroly check them and Keep them playing about 18 hours a day.This player falls in line with panasonics 30's series player in short that means this is a great player i invite you to read my other DVD player reviews,that will give in depth what feature this player has check the panosonic 31-35 models their identical to thos although this is a little cheaper model which shows only in that it has no fiber optic out only coaxil.Click to go to my other reviews to get a better look at panasonic or dont bother and waste no more time and purchase (If you dont have to have or want fiber optic out)
Just a quick note because I had a hard time choosing an enclosure. I've got a new MacPro running Leopard. Wanted to take advantage of an older IDE drive.Some reviews had me concerned about issues but it worked out of the box. Hooked up power, ribbon cable, squeezed the drive in, plugged in the usb cable, and that's it. 5 minutes and I'm running using a 500 gig drive that had no other value.
REVISED - 11/12. We have retired this scanner. Physically, it still works but the HP software (Windows Vista) is a nightmare. The interface frequently hangs; there have been firewall issues; we have found it necessary to uninstall and reinstall the entire software package more than once. If you absolutely need an automatic or double sided scanner, then this may be one of the few ways to go. If a one page at a time scanner is satisfactory, then there are clearly better alternatives.Rating should probably be revised down to 2* because of the poor software.Not recommended.---Windows XP. SP2. Single Gateway Profile computer. MS Office. Adobe Acrobat 7 Professional. USB Connected.Mostly used for scanning documents directly into *.PDF files WITHOUT using the OCR feature.We bought this scanner a few months ago to replace a 7 year old HP Scanner, also with a document feeder.The HP Scanjet 5590 is not something you can expect to work right out of the box; it isn't as plug-and-play as we would have liked.The included software is extensive and takes a long time to load (and to repair!). It may also require some tweaks to work at all, one of which we got from HP on the telephone and another (to improve scans into PDF) we found on their web site.Once working, the software is still not "intuitive". There are many complexities to scanning and the HP software has a significant learning curve.The scanner warms up quickly; the document feeder is fast and reasonably reliable but can jam if it doesn't like the paper fed through it.The double sided scan works but again, the paper must be be good quality.We have had no difficulty scanning a dozen or more pages either through the document feeder or indivual scan into a single PDF file. We have also scanned single photos into *.jpg with good results. We have not scanned slides or negatives.We only use the software controls and can't comment on the button features.We have not yet had to partially disassemble and manually clean the document feeder and have no comment on this feature either.In summery: If you have some computer experience, especially with scanning and you have time to sort out the glitches, you can probably make the 5590 work for you and get good results. If you are a relative novice, this may not be the right place to start.Add: 09/08. We purchased a new computer running on VISTA (former had XP) and attached the scanner. A software download was required. The unit installed easily and worked faster and with fewer glitches than previously.UPDATE - early 2010. We began to have software issues when the computer kept saying that certain files were unavavilable.The solution (per HP) is to download the proper software, move it to a SEPARTATE FOLDER, click to open and EXPAND the files and then do the installation.
Main compartment (top to bottom)is snug for an EOS 20d with an attached 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM (as shown on Tamrac website). Personally I feel it's too snug. Snug fit with battery grip attached, room for 2-3 more (under 300mm non L series) lens and flash. No laptop compartment, but the ones that do (as of writing of this review) are not that great, see my other reviews. For an EOS 20d, battery grip, 70-200 IS USM f/2.8L, I'd look at the next size larger, the Tamrac 5575 Expedition 5. If you have a smaller lens, or no lens, this is a good bag. Looks slightly awkward when worn, as it's a "mini" backpack. See my other camera bag reviews if you have this setup or similar.
I do not reccommend this for a smaller child (~3 - 4 years old). Although it claims it is made for smaller hands, it is not much smaller than a regular mouse and nowhere near as small as a wireless mouse (which is what I wish I had bought now). My daughter is average size and this does not fit in her hand very well. I feel like I wasted my [...]. Company's web-site is poorly organized as well. Even though the instructions say to go to the web-site for help, there is no help section on the web-site. There is no real product information (Specs, etc) available, just a bunch of stores they claim carry their products that don't.
Shipping time was excellent. Speakers are a great value. They sound great for the money.Like anything , you get what you pay for. No they are not Kenwoods but a produce a decent sound
If you've got the space in you dash the DEQ-7600 is a must have addition. Especially if you've got a high powered audio system in you car. The DEQ-7600 adds a new dimension in sound appreciation. This unit gives you the ability to perfectly tune your audio system to sound like you're in a studio, a club or a stadium not to mention a few others. With 15 bands of equalization you can contour the sound to your liking. I may only have 250w of power in my little honda but the difference it made compared to not having it is like night & day. If you don't have the space in the dash and are willing to pay a bit more (read a considerable amout) Pioneer makes a DEQ-9200 which offers a remote space saving installation and a removeable face. But for the difference in cost the DEQ-7600 is a great buy agaian, if you have the space.
I had purchased this item thinking it was the okidata ribbon but when I had recieved it, it was an off brand. They last about 1/5 the amount of the way that the okidata ribbons would.
Pretty simple - does what it says, doesn't add weight to my bag and adjustable enough for use by me or my friends (all with different tablets)
I bought this for my son & daughter-in-law & they love it. I love the pictures they have taken with it.
After a call to my ISP (to get passwords) and then another to DLink (my router and modem had the same IP address)I am up and running. The router is performing very well compared to the Linksys WRT160N that I bought 30 days prior(and now regret). The Linksys was a bit easier to set up and I had no problems with the signal or down time. However, the Linksys speed was terrible! With the DLink, the speed on my laptop is faster than the land line PC I have (granted the PC is much older than the Laptop). Pages fly up and videos never skip a bit via the wireless connection. Update 3 months later - Still no issues. To add info based on other reviews: Heat is NOT an issue and it runs cool. The blue lights on the front are bright!
The device was delivered on time and works real good.
These speakers are fantastic. I have rediscovered sounds on my cds that I had not heard in a while. The price is unbelievable. The best price I could get locally was $100.00. For the money, this is a great deal.
I bought this laptop for my work i was looking for mobility, value, performance and durability and this laptop has it all at a grate price!!!! the SATA Hard Drive is very fast and i added 1 GB more of ram and is impressive!!!!
This player is very convenient for long trips. If you want to save the money, you can get it Free from this web site: ilikethis.info/portabledvd
The tape deck in my car would play the ipod for about 10 seconds and then it would reject the tape adapter thing. I wasn't very impressed by this performance. It is possible that I purchased one that happened to be flawed, because it appears that other reviewers have been able to use their adapaters for more than 10 seconds at a time.
It's worth it, don't be cheap and settle for the 1.8f. This lens can take pictures by candle light.
I've been using Verbatim media for over 6 years and I've never been disappointed by any of their products! With my first 25-pack spindle, I had zero coasters and have since ordered two more from Amazon.com. These DVD-Rs are very versatile and have worked with every single computer program I've thrown at them in addition to consistently burning at 16x. I've burned home movies and backup copies of my retail DVDs and it goes through flawlessly each time. In my house, there are Philips, Pioneer and Panasonic dvd players and while the Philips plays everything and the Pioneer next to everything, the Panasonic is notoriously picky about the media it will read. Well! guess what.. this DVD-R media worked without a problem! You can save a few dollars and go with a cheaper brand if you want but if reliability and long term quality is at the top of your list, Verbatim is the only choice.
They sound decent, with adequate bass and overall good sound. They don't cup my ears properly or tightly enough, but sound ok despite that. Definitely worth the money, or up to $20.
I bought this machine principally because of the UNIX interface as I am usually disappointed with portable PC linux installations. Well this is worse. It worked fine for about a month then I did a routine software upgrade a recommended by Apple. Now everytime I use the mail utility or ssh to another machine, all open programs crash.In short, the concept is good but the execution stinks.Other design issues. Unix users need a three button mouse. No excuse for the single button on this machine.It is too heavy.It runs too hot. It will burn your lap after about 15 minutes.I will shortly be sending this back to surplus and have my lab buy me a (much lighter) Windows machine. Maybe I will try a dual XP/Linux boot again...
Like most of the folks that are reading this review I tend to do a fair amount of research before making a purchase, any purchase. Well four years ago I picked up the original Canon 300D Digital Rebel. It was a great camera to learn with and I still enjoy looking back at my progress over the years.If you read any forums or discussions on photography web sites you will no doubt find that most experienced photog's will tell you to spend your money on glass before the camera itself. That's the path I took and I could not be happier now that I have a great body to go with some great lenses.Instead of upgrading my archaic 300D (pushing a strong 6.5MP, useless above 400 ISO, in my opinion) over the years I've upgraded glass with a 15MM f/2.8 fisheye, 24-70 f/2.8L, 70-200 f/2.8L IS and a really sweet cheap lens - 50MM f/1.8 (everyone should have this lens, buy it now if you don't already have it).Finally I had the focal ranges covered (for now) but I really hated how long my 24-70 was on my Rebel. This is the only reason I went for the 5D instead of the 40D. Honestly, most people will never know the difference between 10MP and 12MP or 3fps and 6fps. A full frame sensor is a whole new game when compared to a crop camera. Believe the hype.Aside from the fact that my wide angle lenses are now actually "wide" the high ISO blew me away on this thing. Crank this sucker up at 1600 and 3200 and take some photo's in low light, without a flash. Go ahead, try it. Incredible.So far this camera is worth every penny. My only complaint would be that the on/off switch is a pain to use but I'm betting they do that to prevent you from turning it off accidentaly. I guess I also wish the ISO was displayed somewhere without having to press the button. And finally, like others have said, who really wants that direct print button?If you are trying to decide between the 40D and the 5D consider your lenses. If you like long zooms, sports, etc. you will likely want the 40D. If you enjoy wide angle lenses, don't need the burst rates and can see the value of the full frame - get the 5D. Also, if you don't want to find yourself "needing" a Canon L lens or two, don't go full frame just yet.
Good price and great value. High bandwidth cables. Packaged nicely and shipped promptly. High quality cables with nice snag-free connectors.
This product works great! I used it to log onto to the internet at 100mps and am very happy with the performance of it.
As a professional copywriter, I might be overly critical of product descriptions that leave out some major information. For example, if you are using this older airport card with a CRT iMac, you will need the optional adapter! I would add that to their description above. Otherwise it got here to Hawaii LIGHTNING fast and would recommend this seller highly! Now I am off to order the adapter kit.
This is a great universal remote control. I bought this about two months ago because my parents were coming to stay with me and they always complain that my A/V system is too complex for them to even watch TV. The Harmony remote eliminates the confusion of multiple remotes as well the complexity of knowing what system components must be turned on to do certain tasks. By breaking down the function into "activities" such as "watch a DVD", "listen to the radio" etc. the entire process is greatly simplified. We now use this single remote to operate our DirecTV HD-DVR, Sony HDTV, Sony DVD and Sony Receiver. The initial set-up was very simple and covered about 90% of our needs with only 1 re-visit to the set-up site to add a few extra tweaks. We will be getting another one of these quite shortly for our other system.
I love these binocs! I have used them at 2 baseball games and 2-3 times out on my kayak. Ease of focusing (just follow the simple instructions to tune them in), excellent zooming and great clarity are just a few of the reasons that I would not hesitate to recommend these to any outdoorsman or sports fan. I also really like the compact size and the grippy armored exterior. The strap and case are high quality too. Great deal!
I'm no professional photographer, and I was very hesitant in spending the extra money on this filter just to protect my L series lens. However, shortly after receiving in the mail, I gotta say it felt very "real" versus its tiffen counterpart. To top things off, the glass itself is top-notch and you can surely see the difference between the two in a side-by-side comparison of your shots. Very crisp and very clean!
Anxiously I awaited the arrival of these headphones! The positive hype had me wondering if they would live up to my expectations.I have never taken the time in my 43 yrs. to write a review for any product. I am not an accomplished audiophile by any stretch, but I have been listening and appreciating music my whole life.My first impression was the care that Grado took to insure the headphones were securely nestled within their box. I took them out and plugged them into my computer tower jack and queued up Strawberry Fields Forever.If John Grado was in the room I would have given him a hug. I've had some high end speakers, and some (what I thought were) decent headphones. I had tears in my eyes and I'm not an outwardly emotional guy. There are subtle nuances that i've never noticed. Everything seems well balanced, crisp, clear. I truly cannot believe my ears!I highly recommend these for anyone considering purchase.
I bought two packs of this film (100 pictures in all) as a birthday gift for my girlfriend along with the Polaroid One600 Ultra Instant Camera and she absolutely loves it! She has already taken a few pictures and they have come out surprising good for Polaroid film. The price seemed high at first until I dug around online and found out that Polaroid discontinued this film late last year, which really sucks! What are they thinking right! I plan on buying A WHOLE LOT more of this film soon before it gets impossible to find it.
Very good sound.As advertised.Front speaker covers were broken. The plastic was broken into multiple pieces.I was very excited to receive this but it wasn't what I expected from Amazon.
6 year old recommended this sharpener because his teacher uses the exact model at school. I thought I'd give it a shot after spending way too much money replacing several sharpeners bought at WM. It has been one AMAZING sharpener, no issue with it at all. You will be be dissapointed.
Easy to use . . .I scanned some old photos and the result was better than the original that I scanned from . .
Overall lens is ok.Some pictures showing that lens is Made in Japan.Actualy is Made in China.Company never return promised rebate.
Hi,the product is not working.Couls you please advise on what I can do?Thanks,Chiara
Third lens I've purchased and by far the most fun. The price was hard to swallow but I haven't regretted it once. The shallow depth of field and telephoto abilities make this lens worth every penny. It's awesome.
I finally decided to buy the Grundig G4000A I was really surprised for the excellent reception on Shortwave, AM and FM but especially for the powerfull sound of the speaker A++++++++ I can pick up stations on shortwave band from Los Angeles CA, South America, Mexico and from all over the world. Even on AM band at night I can pick up stations from 1500 miles away. This is the best radio for your money and size.
After trying everything to get this to work, it came down to getting the required setup info from my ISP. Their position was "we can give you the information for the modems we sell, but we have no information on yours..sorry"D-Link's position was " you have to get that information from your ISP or else you cannot use this product."
Best price and fast shipping. Now if i can only find the valet button on my truck to program it.......
I had this printer for over a year and I can't stress how much this printer been giving me hell and back! The main problem is constant paper jam. It was in the shop once and it was never any better but got worst. I got this printer for cheap and be warn it is not worth the hassle. DO NOT GET THIS PRINTER!!! get a Brother...they are known for lack of paper jam issues.
Both my husband and I purchased this radio two weeks ago. We use it in the shower, all over the house, and take it on trips. Good sound quality, pulls in stations clearly, well-designed, sturdy, and very nice-looking. As you can see, it gets a lot of use and we still have 3 battery bars. Highly recommended!
It does not matter weather or not you are a DJ. These headphones produce tremendously clear sound. No matter what application you intend on using them for. I my self am a DJ and have found these to be my number one pair of headphones. And in case you didn't happen to notice all the DJ's on MTV also have these headphones. Go Get a Pair You will Not be Disappointed.
I actually got more than my monies worth. I thought I was buying an inexpensive pair of ear buds that I can toss around at the gym. They're great!I broke my old CHEAP pair of ear buds(different brand name). They were my first pair I had ever purchased, I thought ear buds are ear buds.Until I got these, seriously. They sound great, nice bass. They're comfortable and don't fall out. They isolate a lot of outside noise to.I'm not easily impressed and like I said I thought I was buying a cheap pair. I marked that down as one of my better buys.They seem and appear very well built. I think they will last. I compared the weak spots on my last pair(different brand name)with these just to make sure I'm not expecting to much. Everything looks well made. I'm thinking they'll be around for a long time.The jack is gold plated and at a right angle, if it matters. Which it does to me.I'm almost tempted to buy a second pair, in case I lose these or they get apprehended by someone.
I have JBL cabinet speakers from college, but now that I am married and have kids, my wife and I didn't want the speakers cluttering up the house or getting tampered with by the kids. We pondered for weeks, and decided to go with in-ceiling speakers, as opposed to in-wall AND in-ceiling. I think we made the right choice. I've read some arguments that criticize the logic of putting speakers in the ceiling for home theatre, but they work fine. We put AudioSource 8-in speakers for front L/R, and 6.5-in for the rest of the surround, along with their 100W subwoofer, and the movie and music come to life! I have no complaints about the sound, even when compared to my JBL cabinets. In-ceiling install was a breeze (whereas in-wall would have been a nightmare for a guy like me with little knowledge of how a house is put together). And it's not like we blew big bucks on the in-ceiling speakers, so I won't feel like I have to take them with me when we move -- I'll just buy some more for the next house.
This VCR isn't a bad unit, but the tracking control does not allow me to play tapes I've recorded on previously owned VCRs without serious jitters. It is fine with pre-recorded tapes, and sounds good with my surround sound setup.
So I bought this bug zapper at Lowe's and hung it up on a large tree. I set the zapper to to come on during the night-time hours, which is a nice feature. It took me a few days to figure out it didn't even come on! I played around with it for awhile and determined it did not work at all. I took it back and got another one. The 2nd one turned on but would not stop sparking. According to the directions, the metal cage was too close to each other. I messed around with it for awhile and then took it back because it would not stop sparking. The 3rd one seems to work fine!Bottom line, if you find one that works, it seems to work very well! Keep your receipt though.
Pros: fast CPU, very configurable build options, convertible style means you can go &quot;laptop&quot; if you need to get serious data entry accomplished, built-in Ethernet and WiFi, SD card slot.Cons: price is real hefty, lacks some high-end options like fast-big HDD, no Firewire.This tablet is really the only true competitor to Fujitsu's long-time reign as tablet leader. It has a rich feature set, brilliant LCD display, and the processor power to exceed Fujitsu's latest offerings. Of course, the true utility in a tablet is the software, and Windows XP Tablet PC edition more than handles the job of capturing pen taps, clicks, and sketches (handwriting, lettering, or drawings).As a portable PC, however, it is an extremely pricey solution. The largest hard drive is 80Gb -- for a laptop that is about the max -- but the rotational speed is 5400 RPM. No doubt this saves power and generates less heat, but the speed hit is significant.Also significant is the cost of RAM upgrades for the unit. Two sticks of 1Gb RAM will set you back another $1700 over the sticker.Getting past the price premiums, though, it's easy to see that the M200 can be a replacement PC with a decent docking station. You'll miss the Firewire connectivity, but the USB 2.0 ports are available and it does comes with an SD card reader in the unit itself. Nice.With the WiFi radio, built-in Ethernet, and built-in modem, there's really no reason why you can't connect on the road. You can opt for the 802.11b or 802.11g radio, but opt for the 11g and get the 54Mps instead.I was a big fan of the Portege 3505 series from Toshiba, and this tablet marks a nice upgrade from that series. Adding WiFi, SD card reader, faster processor, and more RAM options makes this the tablet if you need one... and have the bucks for it.Fred
I bought this transmitter after reading reviews about others displeasure with other brands. Monster seemed to get the best customer ratings, I even had an employee from one of the big box stores also recommend Monster products, as he stated the other brands seemed to be returned quite frequently. I have found this device works well with my MP3 player. I do seem to get static rarely and usually lasts just a few seconds. I would not hesitate to recommend this product.
We actually have had this Tv for 3 years. My husband and I bought is an anniversary present for the both of us. We loved it then and still do. The PIP is my favorite. I can watch to shows when one is on commercial :) or he can play his games while I watch. I also love the remote. The freeze frame is great when there is something I want to show my husband something and he's going to miss it ( like an ad for a festival) and it does a PIP with one side being the frozen one.We're living in Germany right now and because it's not a multi system we don't get all the german cable channels. It's large and with European apartments there isn't a lot of places to move it when I get tired of the living room being the same. But I don't care! We'll be moving to the states soon and I can't wait.Did I mention I love it? lol
The network is hard to config, I have to reboot many times to get a connection. It is such a piece of crap, I am giving up on this company forever!
pros:-plenty of storage space: holds my D-SLR, 3 lenses, Nikon film camera, Sony point & shot, along with lens caps & other accessories-comfortable & adjustable straps + chest strap for more support-outside pockets great for water bottles or other items-best for outdoor excursions in photography (i.e. hiking, zoo trips, etc.)cons:-more padding need on the bottom of bag: worry that if bag falls lenses or LCD screens may break-bottom half of bag not as easily accessible as the zip top half of bag
With the Pre-N now being less expensive than the newly released N models, it is a great deal. I did a lot of research before making my purchase and was all set to purchase the N model, but read many reviews stating that it had some problems, so I decided to backtrack to an earlier technology. It works just fine, very quickly, even on my older notebook. Works well even being situated in the same spot as my cable box, HDTV, Cable phone, etc. My only problem is that it will cut out from time to time, very infrequently, and when the computer asks me if I want sign on when I already am, I just say no and proceed as normal. The best part is that now, since it is an older technology, you can get the cards WITH it sometimes (at no extra charge), or at a considerable discount.
This item is amazingly easy to use,. The batteries seem to last for a long time. The computer understands most words and you can even teach it some new ones.
Very nice product. Getting upwards of full 54Mbps within 20-25 feet, 24Mbps within 50 feet. The trick to confguring this thing not to disconnect every 3 minutes is this: after enabling WEP security, DISABLE 802.1x authentication in Windows. You'll fly trouble free after that.
I have gone through 2 Rio Nitrus players in the past 10 months. Both players completely froze up and could not be repaired. Fortunately for me, the first player was covered under their small 90-day window warranty. I received a new Nitrus (free) and it stopped working after 5 months. They've offered me a new player, but it will cost at least $100 to "replace". The other problem is that before both players were completely dead, they constantly had problems with turning on and off when changing songs. I was impressed with the Rio Nitrus when I first got it and convinced two other friends to buy them. They have also experienced the same problems and have since bought new mp3 players that do not bare the Rio name. I would not recommend this product unless you want an mp3 player that has a 5 month life-span. Please notice that most of the positive reviews of this player are old and were written when the person first received it.
In the past few months I bought four sets of relatively inexpensive earbuds and thought it might be helpful if I posted my impressions. The four sets I bought were to replace iPod earphones, use with my computer at the home and office and use with the monitoring system when I play guitar in church. I love music, but am not super fussy about sound. The four sets I tried were the JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black), Creative Labs Noise Isolating Earphones (51MZ0085AA004), Griffin EarThump Earphones (Black), and Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black).To start, the sound in all was quite acceptable, with more bass and a less harsh sound than the basic iPod earbuds. To get this sound, however, the earbuds have to be inserted firmly (even deeply) into the ear canal. Some people will not find this comfortable, and should stay with over-the-ear headphones or iPod style in-ear earphones that don't really have to be firmly in the ear canal for their best sound. Reviews of these earbuds that complain about a tinny sound or a lack of bass are probably from people who did not insert the earbuds firmly enough into the ear canal. Each comes with alternate rubber adaptors in different sizes to make a good fit easier to achieve. All when properly inserted provide some degree of passive noise isolation,which is nice for airplanes and other noisy enviroments.Since these earbuds do have to be firmly inserted in the ear canal, ear wax, believe it or not, can be a real problem. If the sound suddenly deteriorates in one earbud or the other, ear wax clogging the earbud is a good first guess as to what went wrong. One earphone company makes ear wax screens (5 pair for $10), but I haven't tried them.The Griffin EarThump Earphones (Black) emphasize bass, and too much for my taste. The bass booms, and as a result, the music seems far away, as if at the far end of long hallway. In terms of fit and comfort, I prefer the design of these earbuds, which have an L-shaped earpiece. It's hard to explain but the handle of the L made it easier for me to get the earphones properly set in ear, and the overall result was more comfortable (for me anyway), than with the earpieces that only had a "bud" and no handle. The earpiece internal design into the ear is a hollow tube, and as a result, probably easier than some to clean out (if needed).The JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black) were my overall favorite for sound and comfort. The sound is very pleasing, a good balance throughout the spectrum. The earbuds had the L shape and resemble the Griffins in design, and so were easy to insert and get a good fit. When I bought them they were under $10 and by far the cheapest of the ones I tried, but as I write this the price seems to have shot up and they are now more than twice as expensive. If I had it to do over again, I would just buy 4 sets of these. At this price point (even as increased), I doubt there are any much better.The Creative Labs Noise Isolating Earphones (51MZ0085AA004) had perhaps the best pure sound, with an amazingly clear treble and a good balance. The earbuds have only the bud and so I found them a little harder to insert properly and a bit less comfortable than the Griffin and the JBuds. The earpiece internal design ends in a metal mesh leading into the ear canal, and how to get ear wax out of that mesh if (when) necessary is a real puzzle. Unbelievably the price of these (about $15 when I bought) appears to have more than doubled; but for pure sound these are excellent.I had high hopes for the Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black), which were the most expensive ones I bought - about $10 more than the Griffins. The sound and the design both reminded me of the Creative Labs (right down to the mesh design, and the earbud only construction), but I liked them much less. First the bass was too pronounced for my taste, although they shared the great Creative treble. Second, the cord leading to the earpieces is "unbalanced". Much longer leading to one ear than the other. I suppose this makes sense if you connecting them to an iPOD on one side of your belt or in a pocket, so that one ear is farther from the music player than the other. If I tried to use them at my desk computer, the earbud with the shorter cord was constantly pulling out of my ear.In summary, I would rank them (1) JBuds, (2) Creative, (3) Griffin, and (4) Sennheiser.
I'm very pleased with this small unit that has a great deal of power. It's compact, not heavy, has an adjustable power output by simply spinning the wheel on the camera to the left or right. In addition to the light output, the head can be tilted so the light can be direct or bounced, an excellent feature. Getting up and running with this unit was a breeze because I am totally "brochure reading averse."Twenty years ago I was a photographer with big equipment, but had given up both. I was surprised by the control one has with such a small and relatively inexpensive unit.
The product is nice but a little bit bulky, I didn't think about this till I took it out on an outdoor shooting session where it was so heavy to carry around especially with a Tripod!
short and sweet: i love the lanyard design. you can remove the buds from your ears and the whole system doesn't fall to your feet. i loved it for running too, but fabric rubbing on the cord makes a loud hollow sound in your ear. boo. so the real kicker is this, after two months the left ear bud has stopped working. can't figure why, they were not abused or shocked in anyway. i have seen many other reviews with this same problem. so proceed with caution.in summary, these are cheap and they'll get you through a month or two of convenient lanyard styling. but that is it!
I Have a Epox EP-8RDA+ and it wont even start the computer with this card in the agp slot with the power going from the power supply. I call ati they said the EP-8RDA+ is not finding that the card is geting power right from the power supply and he said this is a big thing in Hp,Gateways,Dells. He all so said that Epox can make a bios update to fix this. The man said there been about 10 calls about this so Ati will start to look into this with the Aiw 9800pro. I took this card over to my freinds house and it worked great with his Asus Nf2 board.
Works well, only complaint is that it takes forever to open the DVD bay sometimes.
Fantastic entry-level Nikon digital camera. Beautiful colors and sharpness, compact size, Nikon optics and a very good price. Here are some recommendations to make your Nikon 800 experience more enjoyable:1. You need a large size (64M or larger)USB-enabled compactflash (like Lexar) or a USB compact flash reader to make transfers fast. The serial interface on the camera is too slow.2. Make your own hand-strap. An elastic cat leash cut to size from the local pet store is the best.3. Order a UV filter to cover and protect the lens.I love my Nikon 800. Highly recommended.2.
I've had the pleasure of listening to relatively high end headphones for most of my life. I had a pair of Sennheiser HD540 Reference headphones for almost 20 years before they finally died. Not bad, and the technology for those days was amazing. You can see the problem when considering headphones in the sub $150 range. I just couldn't bring myself to spend another $400 or so on a similar set. So I thought I'd give the HD215 a go. Well, I'm very pleasantly surprised! Comfort and sound quality are critical and the 215s delivery very well. Comfort is good, but not excellent. For me the ear pad is a little shallow, and the hard plastic of the capsule does tend to rub on my ear after a while. But this is sensation tends to fade if I'm really concentrating on the music or some other thing whilst I'm listening. Circumaural is definitely the way to go. Strongly recommend that you don't buy supra-aural headphones. I like the closed back. Hides most of the stuff you don't want to hear. Audiophiles will tell you an open back is better, and I can understand the argument, but the sound in these is great. Nice sharp bass with well defined mid and high range. Crisp high range adds real flavour to the overall sound. Again, audiophiles may ask "what on earth are you talking about?", but who cares what they say. I also like the short curly cord, as I use these for my computer. The cord sits very well behaved on my desk, takes up little room, and doesn't get caught under my chair. And don't listen to other reviews that diss the plastic construction. These cups are very robust, and I get a confident feeling as they share the space on my desk with microphones and other recording equipment. As I write this I'm listening to some Ozric Tentacles, and it rocks!. For under $150 (Australian) these headphones are recommended.
This is my first experience with a web camera, but I'm impressed. I purchased it for use both with my newer desktop and with my older laptop. Installation of the included software was easy, as is operation. I installed on my desktop first as instructed, but then tried just plugging it in to my laptop. It was detected and worked right away. I installed the software anyway because it gives you control over various adjustments and features. A warning came up that my laptop's resources might be inadequate and some features may not work, but I loaded it anyway and so far there are no problems. In my opinion the picture, video, and sound quality are very good. Close-ups are possible too - I took a picture of my thumb that fills the screen and you can clearly see the pattern of my thumb print. This web cam is really designed for portable use, so the USB cable is just long enough to reach from the edge of my desk (mounted on the included stand) down to the top of my tower on the floor. It also comes with a little zippered pouch, which is a nice touch. I just purchased the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 for my parents so that we can video Skype together. I haven't tried it yet but noticed that it does have a longer cable. I recommended either if these to my sister also.
After trying to save money buying other better known brands that was cheaper but broke every few months, we finally caved in and bought these headphones. Comfort was number one on our list and weight was second. Fortunately, this top our expectations. The sound quality is great and it's light and it's padded for utmost comfort for my little girl's ears. What more can I ask for? I highly doubt this will break (it's been 7 months and still looks as good as day one, cross my fingers) but I couldn't take any chances and just bought a second set, in any event it gets broken or lost. :)
I got this for Christmas for my mom. It's perfect for her because she got tired of the other hand-held briefcases she owned. This is a beautiful color and it fits her 17&#34; laptop perfectly.
This is my most used tool among the accessories, removes any smudges off the lens and comes in very useful when shooting in tough weather conditions to constantly keep the lens clean.
Works in perfect association with my ASUS A8N32SLI-Deluxe motherboard, and the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual core CPU that runs on it.Great product.
One of my greatest mistakes that I made recently is to purchase NUMARK PT01 item. I have few hundred of LP, EP and SP records so that I really wanted to convert into digital files for all of them and pt01 was so fascinating for me.Upon purchasing, I realized that turntable revolution speed is completely inconsistent especially for 33 rpm LP. I tried to switch with a couple of electric power however the problem does not resolved.Lastly, I realized that the turntable matrass is not attached properly on the turntable so that I demounted and attached very carefully with both-sided tape, which makes the problem a little bit resolved, however basically the problem still makes me crazy.I have contacted manufacturer but I do not expect any of positive reply from them since, as longas I understand, the service of NUMARk is well know to be horrible.This morning, I checked about the detail specification of PT01 and realized that the maker does not mention any of "wow and flutter" term on the specification. As well known, "wow and flutter" is the critical specification which guarantee the consistency of the turntable.Usually, turntable makers basically guarantee the consistency of the turntable speed based on the wow and flutter spec., which I thought it is just the common sense, but it unfortunately was not common sense to the NUMARK!!..One of my questions is how NUMARK still selling this item??? I do not care NUMARK's company policy and philosophy because I will never buy any item of NUMARK in my while life!!Bye, Numark!!!
One good thing is that this little device does its job under certain circumstances. If you live in an area where cell phone and any other large concentration of radio towers and sattelite dishes, rest assure that you'll get more static than your radio. But once out of these area, it will work just fine. Also iTrip does suck up energy pretty quick so get ready to get a charger... Would have chosen a simple cassette adaptor it's much more reliable and consume less power from iPod.
First of all, this is the first mp3 player i ever got.In my opinion this is one of the best out there.It is actually very durable.The video is nice,the sroll wheel is cool,and is hard to get scratched.
I have used Palm Pilots for over 5 years. I really wanted something with a keyboard (without lugging around extra pieces).The 5x is excellent. It has all the functionality of a Palm + more! I am converted.This is a great PDA. The only draw back is that the screen is sometimes difficult to see (to dark).Overall, it is one of a kind. I would recommend it to anyone that uses their PDA for a calendar, email, notes, address book and multifunction with Word/Excell applications.
A very nice case, however, this case was suggested and did not fit the camera I purchased. This should not have been a suggested purchase.
Excellent picture and sound quality with big plus of an illuminated universal remote. Manual tracing allows use of old tapes. Big no, no. If you plan to do snipets i.e. cutting and pasting i.e. dubbing; go elsewhere; spend more. No precise tape counter big loss.
Needed this to replace a dead drive. Arrived quickly and worked perfectly. Have been using it for two months without problems. No bad sectors during testing.
Price was a bargain,,performance i give it an 8',, i didnt try to connect it to an amp so that might improve the sound,,cosmetics i give it an 8 since I found it hard to position it the way I wanted it,,overall if your looking for low priced tweeter with above average performance this will do the job,,
The paper in these sleeves are thinner than some of the other products I've bought previously. They're still brightly colored though and inexpensive. It will depend on how much protection and sturdiness you're looking for. I put DVDs in these and then place them right in a storage box so I wasn't look for a huge amount of protection. These worked just fine for what I wanted.
Works good, plays homemade DVD-R as well. It's a little slow switching menus.
the headphone sounds great. it's just too big for my ears. make it very uncomfitable, the longest time i can wear this is half hour.
This is a quality, easy to insert/remove DVD, zip closed, and store unit. Well made and looks good too. I trashed all my other cheap unusable wallets, and replaced them with this unit. My search is over..
Thank You Amazon.com and Macally. I use my headphones while doing yard work, cleaning house. NO WIRES TO TANGLE OR GET IN MY WAY. WISH I COULD HAVE BOUGHT EXTRA. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN OTHERS ARE AVAILABLE.
I was searching for an iPhone headset since I can't use the horrible ones that come with iPod's and the one that came with the iPhone is the same. And, since you can't use ANY other headset with the iPhone, I was forced to use those horrid things. I bought the Belkin adapter to use with my own headphones which is RIDICULOUS. (Don't buy that thing.) These headphones aren't bad at all. The sound is as good as my Sony's and once I read the directions on how to wear them correctly, I really like how they work. Until they come out with more choices, this is a great one. Don't be fooled by the long cord at first. READ THE DIRECTIONS. It's actually quite nice how it works.
Many newer HD camcorders dont come with lens threads to attach wide-angle lenses. A clip-on lens is the only solution. This lens works as advertised, but it has drawbacks.PROS: Works as it should; clear with no noticeable distortion on the edges. The springs are strong and keep it in place pretty well.CONS: The handles stick out on the sides which makes it easy to knock off on a small camcorder. You cannot zoom in very far or things get blurry (not sure why, as the screw-on lens on my old Sony didnt to that). The clips that hold it in place, as well as parts of the round lens, are visible on the video (it doesnt detract from the video quality, but it looks like you are holding something over the camera).Overall, it was a good solution for me, as I wanted to shoot video of family functions in a room without having to stand in the corner. If you want high-quality output look elsewhere (or get a camcorder with threads); if you just want a way to film the kids on Christmas morning, this is perfect.
Sorry about my opinion is different. I ordered this camera from Dell.com after I read these reviews. But, to be honest, I'm disappointed with this camera after I compared the pictures I took with my Fuji FinePix 2650, which is only 2Meg. the pictures taken by my old Fuji are much much more sharp, clear and pure. the pictures taken by this canon camera look like some mist on it. So I decide to return this and buy Fuji E550 (6.3M), also don't need pay much more money. you also can visit "fatwallet" to get what some customers heard from tech.
Being that I only had the 8 MB that came stock with my camera the switch to the Simpletech 64MB cf card was a huge difference. I have always been happy with Simpletech products. My last purchase of the 64MB CF Card re-assured my faith in ST.
You do not need to buy this charger for the Nuvi 660. The 660 comes with a charger that connects through the mount adaptor, not directly to the 660. This works on a Nuvi 660 to supply power, but it will not charge the battery.
Reviewer: An electronics fan from Oak Park, IL United StatesI walked into my sister's home yesterday and was surprised to hear her living room full of rich orchestral sound. She is no audiophile, so I skeptically glanced around the room for high-tech speakers, when my eyes caught this fun retro-styled radio. Having seen the Model One in a specialty shop the week before, I immediately remembered the reviews that I read of the product, and was dazzled. While the windows did not shudder at the sound of it, the speakers reproduced a hearty bass range of the cellos and a cystal-clear TINGGGG! of the triangle during the Christmas carol that was playing. I can't believe that somehing that costs so little can create such sound. I went and bought my own immediately and am deeply impressed with both its reception in the city and its tonal brilliance. Even without stereo, this must be heard to be believed.
The MX 300 is relatively simple when compaired to monstrosities that seem to be popular these days. There are very few products on the market that combine a very precise sensor with a simple profile. The MX 300 is just that, however. Despite it's cheap pricetag and standard button configuration, the MX 300 uses the same ultra-precise optical sensor you'll find in the more expensive MX 500 and MX 700 mice.The mouse wheel is fairly stiff while the mouse is new, but after having used the MX 300 for about a month (and abusing the wheel) you'll find the movement becomes much more smooth and natural. Clicking the center mouse wheel has always been a little stiff for my taste, but it's not so terrible as to render the mouse an annoyance.The mouse is reasonably sized and small to "normal" sized hands will feel right at home. Large hands may want to look elsewhere, as my hand (stubby fingers with a large palm) just barely fits. The MX 300 is relatively narrow for a mouse; my thumb and pinky hang off the sides resting on the mousepad. Those with a limited amount of space on the desk will find it much more friendly than any Microsoft mouse and most of the Logitech lineup.One topic I'd like to mention is the driver and software. For one thing, none of it's required. All the buttons will work without any extra work. For another, the software eats through system resources. If you have a low end computer, you'll definitely want to not install the software. In addtion, the software is also known to cause problems with games. If you're a gamer, skip the the software as all the buttons can still be used. Lastly, my cursor tracks oddly with the software installed. In short, throw the disk away and don't look back. The software's the only reason I docked this mouse a star.Lastly, the precise sensor can be a double edged sword. Some shiny or oddly patterned mousepads will cause erratic tracking. Pads with alternating dark and light areas espicially will throw the cursor into a fit. It isn't a large issue, but if you experience your cursor "wandering" around the screen or "vibrating" the mousepad may be to blame.It's a great high performance mouse, without the high performance buttons everywhere you look. Sadly, the MX 300 is no longer produced and has been replaced by the MX 310. In my opinion, the MX 310 is inferior. While the extra buttons are nice in a way, the designers apparently didn't imagine that a human hand would need to lay on top of it. There's a sharp lip on the outer edge of the mouse that does nothing to accomodate the pinky or ring finger. I'm sure this design decision makes sense somewhere, but it's still hostile to the hand.I suggest purchasing this mouse while it's still around, but when it's gone an MX 500 or 510 will suffice as well, though they're really not the same concept as the 300 at all.
This is about the most expensive 20"+ monitor and has excellent specifications. But in the flesh, this monitor is a complete disappointment. I have had 2 of these. The first was so bad I returned it thinking it had to be defective. The second is only slightly better. Expect to spend several days (you heard me) adjusting the geometry and color combinations before giving up with the realization that "mediocre" is the best you will get from this POS. I read several reviews of the 1100DF before purchasing that were fairly generous. In spite of this, my expectations were not all that high. Those reviewers must have been smoking some serious crack. In no way is this a high end monitor. Grainy and dark in text applications, washed out in graphics and games. Both monitors exhibit a problem that I have never seen on another CRT. The left 3" of the screen compress the image or the font. Vertical lines in that 3" range bow noticeably (no matter how much pincushioning changes you try).
This windshield mount works better than the original one supplied with the GPS. I really like the built in speaker. It maintains the proper volume no matter what the GPS is set to. The speaker doesn't have quite the tonal range as the GPS but is quite acceptable.
The new DSLR's that include video need Class 6 SDHC cards to work effectively. This card does the trick. Any lower speed interrupts the transfer of data to the card and generates a stop and go effect. This card makes everything smooth and easy.
Purchased the car charger for my wireless headset. I did not cost alot and works fine. I now have a charger for both cars.
This is our first GPS, and I bought this one because I found a good deal on it. It makes driving in unfamiliar places much easier. It doesn't speak street names, but so far it hasn't been a problem as there has always been another person in the car to read the street name for the driver. It occasionally takes what I would consider a long time to acquire the satelite signal, but not really a major problem. This is certainly not top of the line, but it meets our needs for use while travelling away from home.
I really dont understand Apple, my old iPod mini had a charger, and now Apple had the greatest idea to stop shipping iPods with it. So if you plan to use it on a trip, you have to carry along your laptop... or pay $30 for a charger, which is a steal.
This handheld has a ton of space. 20 Gigs. That will hold somewhere in the neighborhood of 5,000 songs depending on the format you use. This player is a bit outdated with it's larger size and monochrome screen. But it delivers good quality music with long battery life.
First of all, I paid more for this at a Target store :( Secondly, i went with interplak because of their reputation. I'm sorely disappointed. There is no power to this brush at all. I've had it about a week and have already decided to either purchase an Oral-B or to go back to manual brushing. I won't be trying another Interplak....
Wow. i actually got better at gaming (fps) very sturdy ergonomic design very comfortable in my hand. Custom weights are fun to use but... im not sure how much of a difference it makes.only problems is once in a while (once a month) the mouse dies for about 1/2 a second.buy it.
Holds 4 compact flash cards just fine. I have two of them, and use them to shoot weddings. Not only does it protect them from dirt, or water getting splashed on them, but when they are in your pocket it keeps out the moisture of sweat that can ruin cards or give errors. Professional photography isn't an area to have memory card errors! This particular yellow is easy to see, making it that much better than the grey or blue. However, if you want you could have the neon full of empty cards, and another color full of shot cards. I however simply have it such that when I open up the case whatever cards face me showing their label- that means that they are empty. After I shoot a card, I face them down so I can't see what/how much memory is on the card. I just know that it's full. That clears up things right from the start!---wowzers that turned into a long review--- super durable quality product that should last years.
Works as expected so I got the worth for what I paid.No issues!
It worked great when we first bought it, but the VCR broke. It can no longer play tapes, but the TV still works fine. Also, the entenna was very cheap, and that broke, too. Very thin. I had to go buy a new one.
The three stars is for the overall experience of purchasing and receiving a screen (large item) from Amazon, not the screen itself. I ordered what I thought was a 120 in. screen, got a 100 in. instead. Amazon said it was a "catalog" error. Back in December I clicked on 120 in. screen and my order says I ordered a 120 in. screen. The hyperlink in my order now points to the 100 in. screen I received. The picture of the screen on the website looks 16:9 but it's 4:3. The shipping company wasn't the best either. The tracking said it was here, but we didn't get it until the shipper sent us a card saying they couldn't contact us so they were going to send it back if we didn't contact them. I guess the shipper hadn't heard of voice mail!The screen? As I said very nice. Requires two people to install. Instructions are OK. Operation, fantastic!All-in-all we got "a big screen" and I can't say anything bad about Amazon's customer service. Bottom line, caveat emptor!
I'm new to video, but very particular that things work a certain way. I studied the different technologies for camcorders (flash, hard drive, tape...) and took a flyer on the hard drive technology. The key thing for me was easy transfer to PC for editing. And I have an audio flash recorder that just came back from warranty repair, so I'm a little cool on flash at the moment. It does have a built-in flash slot, primarily for holding photos, but you can shoot video to the flash, and photos to the hard drive. No restrictions either way, but they do warn you to get a flash SD card rated at a certain high speed if you intend to record video direct to flash. You can also shoot photos while in video mode - works like a champ.They had me at "hello". The first intuitive setup feature -- what size FONT would you like -- small / LARGE. I picked LARGE due to my failing eyesight. FINALLY - someone in the digital world gets it -- stupid cell phone makers think everyone has the eyesight of a 13-year-old and can read mouse print on a grainy LCD screen. Thank you Canon for thinking about this.The joystick control on the video panel is excellent. I have a little concern down the road that repeated use will wear it out, but for now it seems sturdy. Menus were intuitive. Settings (with a little explanation from the excellent printed manual - though they manual is in small font - they should make a large-print edition) were also intuitive once the symbols were explained. And it remembers your settings between power-downs. This is key.Zoom - I wanted the best optical zoom I could get, but this camera only had 10x vs others which had 12 or 15x. It has digital zoom from 40 - 200x. Didn't want the graininess from digital zoom, until I tried it. If you select 40x digital zoom, you get optical zoom for the first 10x. Then it seamlessly kicks into digital mode for 11x - 40x. NO GRAININESS until you get very close to a subject. Then I tried the 200x -- still awesome technology - yes the graininess kicks in, but I was able to read a Schubert piano score, note by note, two rooms away.There are multiple settings for zoom speed, so you can push the zoom lever full throttle, and it will only zoom at the max speed you've set. This is a great feature that avoids all jumpiness and fast-unfocused-zoom you get with amateur shots.External mic input - also excellent. I have not used the built-in mic - I only feed it with external audio, but it is flawless. I record audio separately, then feed the signal to the camera. And once forgetting to hit record on my audio equipment I thought the track was lost. Until I retrieved it from the camera in all it's digital fullness. Never intended to use it as a backup audio device but it worked great.I've played with its cinemode feature, 24fps, 30fps, 60i fps - all work great. I'm still deciding my preferred default settings, but it's by human choice, not because of any technical limitations of the camera. I film everything in HD mode, transfer in avchd format, but edit down to wide-screen DVD when done. I don't have an HD TV or blu-ray burner, so I can't comment on it's high-defness. But I bought the camera knowing someday I would get HD burning and viewing capabilities, and I wanted wide-screen, even at non-HD quality.Transfer to PC is good. Software that comes with it is weak, but you can mount the camera as an external drive and copy files that way. The good part about the software is it knows which files have already been transferred, so you can tell it to only transfer new files.On-camera editing is rough - the "divide" feature, which is used to split a scene, is handy but cumbersome. I like to get rid of the intros and outtros of a scene first, and only transfer the meat of the scene to PC. Once you're in this "play to splice" mode, you have to be really careful that you cut the right thing before deleting. But if you edit everything on a PC, this is a non-issue if you're OK transferring and editing larger files.Like anything it will take some learning to get the controls down. The controls are different if you're in view, record-ready, or record mode, so you just have to be aware of different behaviors.Camera mode - took great pictures - you can choose from many resolutions, but with a 120gb drive and flash available, no reason not to use the highest res all the time.I got about 2 hours with the battery that comes with the unit. I purchased (2) 4-hour extended batteries from a 3rd party that are working fine.Enough for now, but this camera had everything I wanted, and more, and I was impressed with its ease of use, clarity, and video quality. Plus it has a "drop feature" which is a setting you turn on or off -- I'm thinking - who goes around dropping their camera. It's supposed to sense a sudden change in "something" (altitude, speed, wind resistance :^) but it will safeguard the shutter and moving parts. Well I turned it on anyway. Sure enough, 3 days later as it was transferring files to my PC, my chair got stuck on the USB cable and the camera dropped 3' to the floor - with the video screen flipped open by the way. A few expletives later I crossed my fingers. If the read-heads on the drive were active during the fall -- which I think they were since I was transferring files -- the airbags must have deployed because there was absolutely no damage.And if you're reading this on Amazon, they had the best price at the time I purchased in December 2008.
Second one I've purchased, someone stole my first one (at school - I'm a teacher) and I just had to get another one - I love it!
Had a similar Logitech optical mouse for a few years. Liked it a lot, but the right button stopped working, and the small pads on the bottom had worn off.Saw this one on here. Looks great. Functionally, it's pretty much the same as my last mouse. Has all the functions that I used anyway. Same ergonomic shape that fits in my hand perfectly. I suppose I'll see if laser is that much better than optical. Much better than the Logitech choices at the local stores. The forward/back buttons look and feel nice, and don't click loudly and feel cheap like the ones offered in the stores.I don't really use the speed adjustment buttons, but I suppose they might be nice for gaming if I still did that. The middle setting is good for me.As far as the weights are concerned, I popped four 4.5g weights in, it felt good, and I left it. The sheath on the cord is braided, which I thought was strange, but trivial.I had a similar wireless mouse a while ago. Hated it. I hated having to put it on the charger, and always forgot. Sucks when you need to use your super sweet (and battery heavy) mouse that is dead.Did I mention that this mouse looks and feels really cool? The G5 has my blessing. Go ahead and buy it. It's good stuff. :)
I bought this for use on my Gen1 Black MacBook. Works like charm right out of the wrapper, no configuration needed. For as often as I use a mouse (the new track pads are quite useful with the two finger scrolling and two finger taps), this is a better deal than the Apple version. Reccomend it to anyoone who wants a Bluetooth notebook mouse for their Bluetooth enabled Mac.
I've had this mouse for about 3 months now. I use it on average about a half hour a day. I am still on the original batteries, so to me the battery life seems pretty good. It has worked well - I just turn it on, click the mouse button, and it pairs with my laptop - usually in about one to three seconds. I'm always using it right next to my laptop, so I haven't really tested long ranges. I also like that it "suspends" itself after a period of inactivity, but comes right back when I start moving it. It is a bit small in my hand, but I kind of wanted that because I am usually working in tight spaces it's meant to be small and portable after all. I have occasionally ran into ever-so-slight jerkiness, but the motion has generally been very smooth and responsive. It certainly beats the touchpad on the laptop.I was kind of an idiot when I first started using it and didn't realize I had to actually click the button after turning it on to get it to pair with the laptop, so I kept recreating the partnership and was a little frustrated until I realized my mistake. Just thought I'd mention in case someone else has an aversion to actually reading the one page manual that came with it like me.
The camera is everything that was promised. I spent alot of time reading reviews, and for a starter SLR, they all pointed to this one. The pictures are the best I've ever seen from a home camera, although that's compared to the point and shoots family, friends and myself have used through the years. Adorama Camera (via Amazon) had by far the best deal, and they delivered on time with no problems. I am very happy.
Good first impressions are important, and while I just got this player last night, this Iaudio x5 player has given just that. I won't go into details, others have done a great job at that, but I will add a few opinions. First, it has all the features you would want from a quality digital audio player. The build is solid and oh, so stylish. Now I know audiophiles would compromise style for fine audio playback but that wouldn't be the case here. You get the best of both worlds (unlike other players; won't mention any names but they know who they are). In addition to the features that make this a magnificent DAP are video and photo playback capabilitles, fm tuner, voice recording and the list goes on. Some consider this additional stuff unecessary in a DAP, but I say if you can get a hold of a reasonably priced player of high audio playback quality with a few extra "bells and whistles" then I say bring it on.Before you choose a DAP consider this one. I have owned three prior to this purchase and this is by far the best sounding. Way to go Cowon/Jetaudio.
For everyday use, this filter will protect you camera against scratches and increase your lens's life.
these binos were good, overall, considering the price. they somehow didn't seem to be 8 X the image size, but they were clear enough, and easy to use/adjust....they do come with a 'string' to hang around your neck, so if you will use this feature, you might want to buy a strap a bit more substantial, to replace the 'string'....i wouldn't trust this string to not break, or to hold....the storage pouch is also pretty flimsy, and doesn't completely enclose the binos (there is a bit of space at the top, when you have closed the top (a velcro closure), but it is adequate, if you just want something to cover most of it...then again, as mentioned, these are not exactly high quality and pricey, so if you consider the price, compactability, and that they are reasonably 'clear', i think they are worth it! i will be keeping these, just to have something adequate, that is more 'portable'. the image is not what i would call 'excellent', but pretty good....hence the 4 stars, instead of 5; however, overall, these are a good buy, and i would recommend them, just for something portable, and a pretty decent image, and their price definitely won't break the bank, so that's good too, isn't it??? (btw, i also bought tasco 10 x 25, which i thought were a bit worse in quality of image, ability to 'focus' clearly, and were quite a bit larger in overall size...also, they were harder to hold still than the 8s; expected, but in the end, i felt the 8s were worth keeping....the 10s were not...i reviewed those as well) hope this helps....
Awesome!!! My wife loves this lens. She can make out the lock on a front door at 100+ yards away. Definitely worth the money.
I run a graphics studio, and use a scanner several times a day for photos, printed material, even small items such as jewelry that require some depth of field from the scanner. Because we have so much dedicated software that runs native in OS9, we're holding out on the Big Upgrade to OSX as long as we can. Last year I researched a new scanner to buy while we still had a choice of OS9 driver scanners, finally selecting an HP Scanjet 4400c. This was a joy to use, with friendly software, all the options we required, and good scans. Then it started producing banded images, and to make a long story short, this is a defect of some HP scanners, there is no fix, and HP goes out of its way not to help. So here we were in Dec 2005, frantically looking for a new scanner with Mac OS9 drivers.After asking around amongst my contacts in the graphics and design community, the consensus was that Canon has nice scanners and provides the best software, and that Epson has the worst software, although their scanners are fine. The Canon LiDE 20, 30, or 50 all ran in OS9 , but no store had any stock; they'd been cleaned out months back. All the recent Canons (LiDE 25, 35, 60) only ran under OSX. grrr. Finally, and getting desperate, I tracked down an Epson Perfection 2580 (basically a repackaged 2480), which comes with OS9 drivers, and bought it on the spot, which happened to be Nanaimo BC.After installing the software and removing enough packing material to insulate a doghouse, I fired it up using the Epson Smart Panel software, and was able to eventually save an image file to a folder on the desktop. Gone is the useful ability I had with the HP to Import directly into Photoshop (I've trolled the net for hours trying to locate an Epson 2480/2580 Photoshop Import plug-in; I might add that I was astonished to find NO reference to Photoshop on Epson's site - did they have a falling-out with Adobe perhaps?). SO I have to save a scan to the Epson desktop folder, and then open that file from within Photoshop, which is tedious and time-wasting. I've also tried just running Epson Scan (which is supposed to simply produce a bare-bones scan), but can't find any way to set resolution, adjust viewing area, change the scan type and so on with this method. The same applies to the "Professional Mode" of the Epson Smart Panel software, although I CAN make some of these adjustments in "Automatic Mode".What can I say? This software really IS awful, and I'd love to have half an hour alone with whoever designed or approved it, to point this out. It's too bad that Seiko/Epson makes a mechanically decent device, and then cripples users with clumsy, ill-conceived software.Eventually we'll be forced to upgrade, at which point we'll probably abandon Apple (the Mac OS experience bears little resemblance to its once friendly and open architecture), giving us a wide range of options in software and hardware, and another opportunity to try a Canon scanner.Bottom line? Nice-looking scans (eventually) of color photos and grayscale images, nice package, front buttons are recessed enough so they're not being accidentally pressed (like the protruding HP buttons) and launching unwanted software, and all the required cables and attachments are included (incredibly, some scanner makers still don't include everything needed to use all the features). The OCR software is a demo, but most bundled software is diluted these days. On the down side, this is a real screecher (the HP was almost silent by comparison) - everyone in the office knows when I'm making a scan! But the real hassle, is NOT having a Photoshop Import plug-in (what were they thinking???), and this tortuous software that takes most of the fun out of scanning. An import plug-in might at least by-pass some of these obstacles. I haven't had a chance to try scanning any 3D objects on the scanner glass so I can't comment on the depth of field this scanner offers. I'll have to gird my loins and face the Epson Smart Panel again I guess...
Overall, this is a great camera, never had a problem with it. This was my first true SLR, and I've taken it many places and taken many pictures with it while learning how to really take pictures versus just pointing and shooting. I will admit that I haven't become familiar shooting with any other SLRs and I don't have much to compare it to, but with that in mind, it's a great camera. If you are looking to become more serious about your photography and want to concentrate on shutter speed, aperture, manual mode, anything besides switching it to auto and shooting away then this is perfect (although you can still put it in auto.) You can swap out the lenses, and it has many shooting modes and options. It's an older camera, and my smart phone has more megapixels than this camera. That being said, this camera still has a good processor and all of the other internal parts to make these shots ten times better than anything that would come from even the best cell phone. The only reason I'm even considering upgrading to the T3 is because the xT does not have live view, has a smaller display, uses a CF card, doesn't shoot HD video and has less focus zones and less megapixels. The only reason I haven't switched is because the quality on this still very good and I haven't had any problems with this camera, so I can't justify spending the money right now. My recommendation? Some reasons to get this camera are if you have never owned an SLR before, if you're on a lower budget, you want a nice camera but know you'll never use it except for Christmas morning and whatever graduations and family barbecues you have each year, and/or you are a new photographer. Reasons you might not want to get this are if you can't live without live view (seeing what your camera sees on the screen almost like a video), if you have a need to take videos with your camera, and/or if you're you're not a beginner and you're willing to put a little more money into it. Great beginner's camera.
Great little add-on video camera for a laptop. Small, good clip to attach it to the top of the screen border area.Although this is not the latest product from Logitech it is an excellent value and should please most anyone lookingto pickup a nice cheep add-on camera. One thing to keep in mind. The drivers on the disc are out dated so just plugthe unit in to the USB and let windows find the current drivers.
I've been reading all the reviews on here, and the comments over on the AVS Forums. It seems that a small percentage of people were having issues with this set, especially early builds. I just recieved mine as a replacement for an earlier "S" series DLP that had gone bad. My set arrived with a build date of 01/2008, and the latest 09/2007 firmware. It does not have any of the common issues such as "Green Push", "Halo effect", or "Poor Geometry". I'd say the picture is failry similar to my old lamp DLP, which is very good. All in all, the set is a very nice upgrade of my old set.
I received my printer today and printed out some wedding photos I had taken the previous weekend.I am overwhelmed by the quality of the pictures. My family's mouths dropped open when they saw them. I was asked, ( That printer did that?)
Looks like a mini Ipod!! Takes up minimal space. It's also a WIRELESS desktop. A must for the apartment dwellers if you don't want your pc connected directly to the modem. I love my Mac!
Great product, very easy to install, does EXACTLY what it says it does and does it very well while looking great!
I was reluctant to get this because it looked like it is sized for toddlers. However, it fits perfectly for my 9 year old daughter and 7 year old son. It has good sound quality and the volume limitation is a nice feature. We made our annual road trip this summer (6 hours each way) with full use and plenty of trips around town since then. The headphones have held up remarkably well. Last year's purchases of a cheap brand at wally world were on life support after the road trip.
For the money there's nothing better sounds great easy to set up I ran my speakers threw the sub not the reciever i think it blends your total sound quality the best
Wore out my first one after umpteen years.Really disappointed that HP quit making them.This guy wants $150 for his and it comes with nothing.Purchased second one at a reasonable price from another seller via Amazon for $35 and it included two extra batteries and the car charger and in home recharger. Unfortunately, I broke it soon after, changing batteries in a rush, by not noticing the cover over the battery/memory disc hadn't completely latched. The loose cover allowed the little retainer for the battery to break.Just received the third one via E-bay, for $38.
This item has worked fine for me with a few exceptions. The problem I'm having now is that I need a new driver for my laptop. You cannot access www.nixvue.com, and JoBo does not answer the phone or repeated e-mails. This thing is useless without the drivers. I'm not sure the company is even in business any more and I probably would not buy another with this kind of support.
The Dash kit fit perfectly for my 99 Ford Zx2. The price was great and shipping was really fast it even got here a day earlier than what it said it would so I cant complain about those things. The one thing people should know and I found this out is that it DOES NOT COME WITH the wire connector that you need if your car has the premium sound. Which means if you have the stock amp under your driver seat. So you'll have to either find one online or I just picked one up from Best Buy. All in all great product works and fits great but missing that key piece if you have the stock amp.
For no apparent reason, this thing died the other night. No storms, power failure. Nothing else in the house died. No other circuits or surge supressors blew.Switch doesn't work. Back behind the switch is slightly melted. Smells of electrical fire. I'm gonna try to call support and see about warranty.
1) It doesn't capture still images. Only video. To get stills, you need to do a manual screencap, and then manipulate that image in a picture editor. This is the most basic thing you can expect of a camera, and this one doesn't do it.2) Poor video quality.3) Not only will it not do still image capture, it will only record in microsoft format video files. I didn't buy a $175 internet camera so that only people with a particular browser running a particular OS on a broadband connection can see it.4) I didn't have a hard time configuring it, but I do happen to be a computer expert, so I can't really judge.
I'm a student and use my Canon PowerShot SX210 IS to take a lot of pictures. I needed a back up battery and I didn't have a lot of money, so I looked on Amazon to find the best price for a quality product. This battery is high quality, I will buy again.
They sent it really fast. after I made my order they sent me a nice postcard too.I like it since I didn't have to pay for the shipment, so ultimately it is cheaper than the rest offers on Amazon.
Very good at protecting your lenses and camera. Weatherproofing is nice. Low profile, not bulky or awkward.
I was debating between the Samsung 4042 and this TV and I went with this Sony because the picture just looked better. The black levels are really good with TV, I got an HD DVD player from Amazon and it looks great with black levels. Regular SD tv looks good too, not as good as on my parents Philips Plasma but still pretty good. Comparing it to my parents TV which is a $1000 Philips plasma I think HD content is better on the Sony while SD is better on the plasma. My only real complaint with the TV is slight motion blur which is noticble if your looking for it. Really this is a LCD problem though and happens on all LCD TV's. Overall the picture is great and I'm sitting about 3-6 feet from the TV right now.
The camera is fine as long as nothing goes wrong. Fuji has the worst customer service I have ever delt with. They pass you from one person to another and do everything they can not to help you. Be prepared to deal with the worst customer service in the business. I really hope this helps you.
I bought this DVD player as my second one to use in my bedroom. Overall, I'm quite happy with its quality in both audio and video. It's not a high-end model but I believe it would serve your need well if you just want to switch from VHS to digital to get a much better audio/video signals. This player has also the capability of playing CDR and CDRWs that can't be found in other similar players. It's surely a plus. Only one drawback I found with this DVD player is that it seems too sensitive to dirty/scratched discs. If you intend to watch DVDs from rental places like NetFlix.com watch out for those old and scratched discs due to heavy usage.I'd like to mention that it's hard to detect the differences in quality between this DVD player and others in the same price range if you don't have high-end stereo/video systems hooked up with it. In conclusion, except you do have expensive high-end audio/video systems, this DVD is a good buy.
I recently bought this SanDisk MP3 player to use on my nightly walks. I chose this brand because my son's have this brand, I didn't need to install the software as our computer is already set up for it. I'm very happy with this player. It is so small and light weight. I took off one not not realizing I didn't have pockets and I didn't even mind carrying it. I only wish I would have went bigger on memory, I've nearly filled it with 112 songs.
I decided to get the Wind-N-Go Portable Lantern/Radio after going thru the last storm - this fits the bill - I set it up after getting the lantern and the light was strong enough to go from room to room and wanted the radio option to keep up to date on the ongoing weather conditions - I really like the option of being able to wind up the lantern, just in case you run out of batteries - you can at least have light - though the radio will not last at all with just winding the crank - but perfect in case of those emergency situations - I would definitely recommend.
My cousins both owned a HP pavillion. One I only experienced from second hand. The first cousin's crashed. The second cousin's I was unable to fix, and I have been following computers for 2 years. Hers crashed once. She fixed it then wanted me to hook up DSL. As I was doing that the start menu started to malfunction. I do not know if it was a virus or the computer. If you are going to buy this computer, I suggest you go to the equivilant Compaq presario. The Hewlett Packards have a bad reputation, turning out sorta like the former &quot;Packard Bells&quot; (now extinct). For better quality, try the Dell or Compaq. However, if you find that the HP works for you, go get em.
Simple and incredible battery life, it also collapses to the size of a wallet. Price is a little steep but anything wireless is these days.
I bought this and owned it for two days. Its a decent MiniDV but you can do better at this price!Noise was a major issue. The motor is just loud and it gets picked up in quiet scenes pretty bad.Other than that the video recorded was of real good quality. But there was an issue with something going on when inserting a tape. It wasn't ejecting properly for some odd reason. I took it back after finding a deal on a Sony HC20 (that works a lot better/smoother than the Canon).The only reason why I got this was because it was recommended by an Apple rep... well - this isn't the best MiniDV out there at this price. Panasonic has a fantastic MiniDV for almost the same price... I'd pass on this one guys...
The 2575US is a capable desktop replacement for doing just that - using on a desktop only. The many features such as a CD-RW drive and a nice large screen make it a worthy upgrade from an old pokey desktop.However, the processor and perihperals use entirely too much battery power to be practical portable (to be expected in a fast Pentium IV). Plus the cooling fans (at least three that I can account for) make a tremendous amount of noise, which is distracting in quiet office or meeting settings.The biggest strike against this laptop is its physical design. The 2575US has a large plastic 'bulge' in the design of the top case where the Compaq logo sits. This roughly 3" diameter round 'bulge' sticks out from the surrounding surface of the lid about 1/4" to 5/16" or so. When the laptop is in a shoulder-carried or roller briefcase with anything else flat snug against the laptop's lid (like a large book or another laptop), the plastic 'bulge' presses inward on the back of the LCD. This stress against the display caused it to crack on my laptop.This defect in design, allowing FLAT objects resting against the laptop case to BREAK the screen, is definitely something that would have caused me NOT to purchase this model laptop, or any similar models from Compaq/HP, if I had recognized the problem at the store.Of course, Compaq/HP are completely denying warranty coverage for such "damage". They say that a broken LCD is absolutely not covered under warranty, no matter what the cause.This after spending 2 hours on the phone with three different offshore support center operators that were beyond difficult to understand. It's painful to have to take *20* minutes just to get through the identifying information of who I am and what model I am calling about - I kid you not.HP bills their support as "Total Support", but I would rate it as anything *but*.Do yourself a favor - closely check the support availability and warranty policies before buying any computer. The offshoring of support for US-based buyers is completely abysmal, so find a company with local support if you can.I would hesitate to buy another Compaq or HP laptop given this experience.
I agonized at the tough choices I had to make: A) Stick to the Palm pilot series which I had been using for the last 3 years; B) Buy the HP 3950, the top model in the 3000 series; or B) Buy the new HP 5450.The Internet reviews of the HP 5450 were a mixed bag with some people stating that it wasn't a reliable machine, some going as far as saying that they had to make a hard reset every day.I bought my HP 5450 about a month ago. Overall, I have been positively surprised by it's reliability. Many of the negative points stated in the December/January reviews have been dealt with efficiently by HP. For example the headphone jack on my machine is a standard headphone jack. With a 128 megabyte SD memory card, I have been using the iPaq as an MP3 player with no problems. The finger print reader works impeccably, always on the first time scan (I did have to practice for about 20 minutes using the training program supplied with the machine as you need to use a swift steady motion). The fingerprints are now saved in the ROM of the machine so that even if you do a Hard Reset (i.e. restore the machine to it's original configuration), the machine is still protected with you finger print. This makes your machine useless to any "would be" thief.If you take the backlighting down to a reasonable level, you easily get 7 to 8 hours of battery use. I have a second battery which I have been using when I travel. I also have the option of charging the machine when I go on long trips as there is a standard adapter which allows you to plug in your power cord straight into the Ipaq (instead of through the cradle). There is also the option of slow charging directly through the USB chord so you could leave your power chord behind without being left completely stranded.Both Bluetooth and WLAN connections work fine and are relatively easy to set up if your phone and wireless gateway are properly setup. They do use up more battery, especially the WLAN. I turn them on for a few minutes when I need to get/send my emails and turn them off when I am done.There is also a nifty backup software which allows you to backup all the RAM contents into ROM (the Ipaq file store) so that if you go on holiday, you can backup all your programs and databases to restore them later in case your memory got erased due to an extended "power outage".Size and design are exceptional. Only a little bit bigger and heavier than my previous Palm m515. The Windows Pocket PC 2002 software is even more user friendly than the Palm OS.Please note that I bought my Ipaq in Hong Kong where it comes with a 1250Mh battery as standard. It seems that Amazon's is only 900 Mh.A great machine... Well worth its price!
We have been using the Canon Optura 50 miniDV camcorder for almost a month now and we are very pleased with its performance. The picture quality is very good, it is easy to operate, and the digital camera is easy to use with good quality pictures. I have not yet tried the software to burn DVD's, but if that works as well as the camera it should be a breeze. I highly recommend this camera to others.
Clarity of the video is very poor when we connected to the TV.
WARNING: DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON. They are frauds. They allow third party vendors to sell under their title, when that third party vendor does NOT have the product. On January 18,2008 when I inquired as to the when an item was to be sent by a third party vendor "Gizmosforlife", I was told by the Amazon rep. that Gizmos had informed Amazon that the item was out of stock, and had canceled my order; this was done without my being informed by Gizmos or Amazon.Yet on January 19, 2008 Amazon still listed the same item, by the same vendor which indicated it was in stock. An obvious fraud, since several days previously Gizmos had informed Amazon they were out of stock.Clearly to advertise products known to be out of stock are attempts to keep the public from looking elsewhere. This is a warning to let you lnow not to be taken in.
I was leery about buying this plug after reading all of the negative reviews, but I took my Palm M515 to a boring four day conference and ran out of juice early on after playing the games and entering pertinent information (you know the M515 does use alot of battery juice with the light on).I decided to take a chance and like another reviewer did, I plugged the adapter up to my Palm and shook it and wiggled it. It stayed connected just fine. I have not had any problems with the connection being broken and it charges about as fast as when it is connected to the cradle.Yes, I will admit this adapter is slightly overpriced but my M515 now contains my life and work and I think it is worth it to keep it juiced up without having to lug a computer and cradle with me.I would highly recommend this to anyone who travels with their palm and knows they will be draining the battery. It would be a shame to have an expensive piece of Palm equipment going to waste because the battery ran out or even worse...It would be a shame to be stuck in a boring situation and not be able to play with your Palm because the battery ran out.
I held off on buying the boom box for way to long. This thing is great. We can listen to XM everywhere. It comes with a super long cord for the antenna so you don't have to keep it right next to the window. The sound above average for a comparably priced CD boombox. We take it outside all the time and it sounds great. Make your $10/month subscription even more valueable and buy this boombox.
My son is invovled in Track and Field and I was looking for a lense that had good performance and that was moderattely priced. The Tamron lense offered by Amazon met both of my requirements.The lense is easy to operate and the auto focus feature is smooth and fast. With the correct ISO setting and this lense the quality my action shots have increased tremendoulsy.I use this lense for all my photographic needs. It is a wonderful! I am a happy customer!
This case is better in quality than its replacement. It was also less expensive. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a decent camera case.
Received the Monster Component Video Cables in record time, opened it and plugged it into my tv and DVR. The picture I receive now is excellent - so much better than with the RCA cables
The Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster was extremely easy to install and always maintains a strong wireless internet connection. I highly recommend it.
I received the cable with the 90 degree angled connector shown in the illustration. The cable works. Fit on both ends was snug to the point of being difficult. I have experienced no looseness. The length was ample for my installation in a full tower case.That being said, I had assumed that the angled connector would fit with the length of the cable turned down. The cable I received was not that way. The angled connector fits into the drive in such a way that the cable is fed upward toward the top of the case. If I were installing my drives low in the case, that might be perfect. In my application, it made the installation and cable routing awkward. I will probably get around to replacing it with a conventional substitute at some point, just to keep the cabling neat. Until then, it works, and the price was right.
I got this router to replace a somewhat cranky USR model. Running off the grid has it's challenges but research discovered that this model is capable of running directly off a 12V battery, and has been quite happy doing just that! It seems that the thing has a rather fancy supply inside that actually keeps the wattage stable up to 18V or so.
Since AMD slashed prices on their entire line of CPU's to compete with Intel's new Conroe's, these X2 line of processors have become a great buy for the money. The 4800+ continues to amaze me. It takes a conscience effort to slow this thing down. I load up multiple programs and do some serious multi-tasking and this CPU doesn't even pause. Only while running Windows Update on a WinXp X64 VMWare machine at the same time I was doing several other things did the CPU slow down a bit and I had to wait a few seconds. Thats incredible. Grab up this proc while you can. AMD is discontinueing all exept one of the CPU's with the dual 1MB L2 cache. I believe only keeping the FX-62's. The rest will just be the 512kb L2 cache. You wont regret this CPU... even though it is a socket 939.
Great product! It improved the performance and quality of my games. Service was also great! Product was delivered quickly!!
Crucial Technology is well-known for producing reliable memory cards. I orderd my memory upgrade back in early December 2009. After using it for more than 4 months, I have had no issues.I know that the slugglishness of my computer was due to lack of memory. But, I was hesitant in doing the installation myself, and was considering purchasing a new computer instead. After viewing the video clip on their website, I felt very confident in installing them in my computer. The video clip made it very easy to install. Upgrading the memory has made the computer really "fly." I am so glad that I chose this less expensive alternative over purchasing a new computer.Kudos to Crucial Technology for their reliable products and for their excellent on-line technical support.
Is it cheap? Hell yes. Does it work? Only about 95% of the time. PS3 will blackout when using this cable and occasionally bluray movies do as well. Trust me, it's the cable and not my other hardware, I've checked it all. As soon as I use a different HDMI Cable the skipping stops. It is not frequent skipping so I don't mind. Would buy the cable again.
We have been thrilled with the pictures taken with this camera. However, in all honesty, my husband's skill is just as key to the quality pics as the camera. Great for up close -- don't try to take pics of any distance.
great memory card for the price. The only drawback was i had to reformat the disk so that it would hold a full 2GB of pictures on it.
I have had my 8GB iPod for nearly a year. I was one of the first to purchase it last year when it first came out.This product is perfect. You hardly ever have to charge it, it's durable (flash memory), and it is easy to use. If you've never used and iPod or iTunes, of course there is going to be a learning curve as with anything, but once you understand the general functions, you are set.There is a reason Apple has a substantial market share over any other MP3, and that is because it is the best all around player available.
it constantly disconnect. and heat is a horrible thing. do not buy this one. save some money for other branch ..
I had my doubts about this from the other reviews,but thought I would try it. I hooked it up per the directions and all I got was static, I tried all the channels, shutting my phones and microwave and still nothing. The theory was good but the practice horrible. In the end I had to do what I was going to do in the beginning and run a wire 2 floors up and hard wire it. Works like a charm now.
Our home has a stone exterior so that probably isn't helping things but I have the sensor at less than half the 600' distance they say it will work and it just isn't happening. Test before you bury the line and do yourself a favor by walking off another 10-20 feet toward the house once you figure out your max distance. If you go to the limit on a fresh battery, it's going to stop working pretty fast when you loose just a little power and you'll need to keep putting fresh batteries in the unit more frequently.
I bought this radio to use in my jaccussi. It tunes in the channels very well. The sound is very good. I use it with the batteries and seem to last, so far. It has a light and battery back up. Great buy.
The new HD931 is plagued with DVD playback problems using DVI. One is motion jitter. The picture will playback eratically whenever it wants to. A slight jump vertically almost like bad tracking w/o all the white lines. I've had mine sent in for warranty service but they failed to fix the problem. I got it back refurbished and not in its original box. This is highly undesirable when considering I bought it new. Now instead of them sending me a replacement for the defective unit they suggest I continue to send it in for service. This should not be the customers expectation when owning a high end - their top of the line DVD player. It is not suprising that many users aren't happy with this product and the lack of support on Samsung's part. On the positive side, I had an incompatibility issue w/ my 1080i setting emitting nothing but snow and they sent out an upgrade CD that makes my HDCP equipped t.v. work with that particular mode. Other quality issues regarding this player is the grain that's evident in this very mode. There's also a green and red grain tint and is easily seen on white or light colored backgrounds. Viewing in the 480p or 720p modes is the worse. Maybe this player is best suited for DLP and Plasma sets that use fixed pixels. Test this unit out for yourself and make sure you buy it from some place you can get your full money back if you are disatisfied. It becomes a distraction if you want a picture w/o these type of artifacts. Other users have had other issues but these are the ones I've experienced. I did not try the component video connection but have heard from users that they don't reccomend this player if you plan on using component cables. First off, you don't get the 1080i picture you would from DVI and secondly, the Faroudja DCDi de-interlacer/scaler chip only works with DVI. As far as sound goes, it does well for the soundtracks and effects but vocals seem to take a back seat. If you have a home theatre sound set-up then you may be void of this problem. The remote is another drawback to this first of its kind from Samsung. Small, cluttered buttons make for an uncomfortable feel. The onscreen menu screen is easy to navigate and is grouped accordingly. The blue Samsung Digitall screen you'll see also turns into a nice screen saver. Hey, atleast they did something right! But for the price and expectations that weren't met in quality, performance and customer service I would not reccomend the HD931.
just good enough, if you need a charger for your camera then this is it.
Got this little player for about a week. Love it! It is very cool and stylish. Excellence sounds, easy to operate. I can sync it perfectly with my notebook with Win XP Home, but not my desktop which is running Win XP Pro??!!Things that I like:1. sound quality2. cool design3. easy to operate - touch pad4. replacable battery5. can delete tracks on player6. large 8Gb storageThings that I don't like:1. no ac charger2. the fabric case is only good for cleaning the player3. no belt clip4. inconvenience to charge the device with USB cable (it won't charge if it is not sync with the pc).Weighted the pros and cons, I still think it is a better player to buy on today's market.
Bushnell Nighthawk #26-0900Don't waste your time or money on this one. It's just a cheap B&W; video camera with IR LEDs. It takes advantage of the CCD sensitivity to IR so you can see in total darkness only with the IR LEDs turned on. Without the IR LEDs, the low light sensitivity is very poor. You will be able to see better in low light without this device. The display screen is completely black under low light conditions where you can see clearly and easily without assistance. With IR LEDs on, you can see about 10-15 ft, but the LCD display is blindingly bright. This device does not have a photomultiplier so it is not true night vision. It makes claims that it does not live up to. I returned mine immediately, since it is nothing more than junk.
This is my first GPS, and it has everything that a regular GPS can have.-Streets are pronounced,-Bluetooth connectivity with Mobil phone (here I have a problem, my mobil usually restarts many times. I do not know what is happening).-and mp3, jpg etc.May be, it would be even better if it could track & trace the paths... please let me know if you can do it.
This is the best headphone of the iPod I've ever used. Small, tough and absolutely matchless sound. If there is a better sound out there, I haven't heard it yet.
The price is ridiculous. Seriously. It looks like it could break if you put it on your arm too tight....which wouldn't be hard because it's tiny.
I bought this thinking it sounded really great(super-amplifier; who wouldn't be impressed by that name).Boy was I ever wrong!I live in socal and get just about ZERO reception.Going to try to get it returned to try something else. If something works better I will recommend something instead of this one on the Big River.Don't choose this one!
I had previously purchased this same make and model lens, and was very happy with it, so when I broke the old one (and I kinda had to work at it, too) I searched high and low to find a replacement. I had had the old lens "in the shop" once already to have the focus adjusted, but the considering how versatile a 28-300mm lens is, I felt it was worth it. I've been happy with the new lens for the short while I've had it, but I should point out that I use it primarily with a Canon EOS D60 camera, and it is fully functional with that camera. The problem is when I put this new lens on my Canon XSi, the autofocus wouldn't. Nothing. Nada. Not even motor noise, to indicate it's trying. It still focuses manually just fine, the pictures I took with that camera are as sharp as can be, but the lens doesn't seem to be compatible with that camera, so anyone trying to use this lens with an XSi may be contacting the manufacturer.
These are fully circumaural headphones, and as a result, they look abnormally large and bulky. The headphones are decently comfortable, although, again because of the circumaural design, use for over 2-3 hours leads to sweaty ears (didn't think ears sweat, did you!). The sound isolation is subpar and little compared to really good full size headphones like...say the sennheiser hd280 pro or bose triport. However, since effective sound isolation is a difficult task to pull off, better isolation usually translates to a big price jump, unless it uses noise cancellation, which is just an annoyance (I've owned 2 already). The sound is pretty good with decent bass. Overall, a n averge full sized headphone, but still deserves 4 stars because, well it cost 6 dollars.
I never read the Secret History, but was eager to read the Little Friend after all the publicity about the author. I am 200 pages into the book and am having a hard time getting through it. While the writing in places is eloquent, I can't help but feel the book could have used a good editor. I'm not of the MTV generation with a short attention span and like to read long books that hold my interest. The Little Friend seems to have too much extraneous material. It's a little like watching paint dry, waiting for something to happen.
I bought this to replace a conventional Samsung DVD player. It is slow in responding. When I power ON and try to insert a disk, I have to wait about 30 seconds before the drawer slides open. Sometimes I have to turn the unit OFF and re-start it. I use the RGB output, so video looks good.
I have no complaints about this Sony! The sound and picture are unbelievable. I love the Sony name and this flat screen does not disappoint!
...anyone know where to find sample vids from the camera
I bought this phone for my parents for emergency since power outage becomes a norm in the northeast. There is no fancy feature, but you can make a phone call with loud and clear sound when you need it. After all, it is a Panasonic!
The unit I purchased played DVD's with great quality. The recording and playback of VHS tapes, however, was about the worst of any VCR I have used in 23 years of video taping. The recordings (even at SP) have a great deal of noise and even streaking. This unit makes tapes recorded on other machines unwatchable. Just to make sure it was not bad tapes, I played the tapes back on several other machines (none of which are the recorders used to record the tapes), and they looked great. The Daewoo makes them look like they were recorded with bad reception or something.I am sending this machine back right away. A similar-quality DVD player is half the price of this thing.
I bought my HL-1870N printer which came with one of these TN-560 cartridges, and I got 6200 pages out of it according to the network administration function. It tooks several years. I had bought a spare toner cartridge in anticipation with the printer, and it sat on a shelf for years. I fully expect it to last another couple of years.
I purchased this because it is compatible with Napster To Go, which lets you download an unlimited number of songs for a monthly rate rather than the 99 cent per song deal with iTunes. The user interface is very nice and I haven't had any trouble with the unit so far.
well i traded for a set of these about a month ago and was not pleased with them they were never over powered before i got them there were on a 400 watt dual amp so i figured i would see if they would handle some power I've got a older Sony Xplod 1200 watt amp and bridge it because these are supposed to be 1600 watt they are way off i had the amp half on the gain with both voice coils active and could not get to 25 on my pioneer head unit with out them smoking and it goes to like 45 or so.
I bought this product to increase the GPS signal on my Garmin GPS and it didn't help at all. After the third time using this product the mini connector broke.Save your money and look for something better.
This camera is very user friendly and easy for the occasional photographer. The order arrived on time and in good shape.
i first bought this antec because not only the name brand but because i needed a full tower and it wasnt easy to find a full tower with all the bays i needed. it arrived very quickly and everything was in great condition. i recommend this product to anyone interested in buying a full tower when they are building their computers. this was my first build and i enjoyed the time spent putting it together. My brother really helped me out on the motherboard i had to install and the entire time he was helping he kept suggesting to switch towers!! Great buy. if i need to build another..i will buy this tower again!
I bought 3 of these batteries and they worked great. I'm back to buy another one.
Great buy! A little thin, but doesn't hurt the quality. Of coures with with HDMI cables you can spend $100 on thicker ones, and your still gonna get the same quality picture!
The Handspring Prism so far, had stand out among Palm OS PDA devices I have tried, Palm 505, Sony Clie 710c. Good colored screen visibility in comparison to the Palm 505 - prism being more visible indoors and outdoors. Much more expandable than the Sony Clie (the clie had built in MP3 but goodluck if you can enjoy your games with it)- prism having much bigger application buttons compared to sony Clie which is a big factor in Gaming. With the availability of hundreds of Palm OS Applications makes it a very useful device for office data managment. If there is a downside to this product, it would be its size and price of the springport modules. I like its expandability feature but how i wish they could make the price of the modules reasonable enough and not almost the same price as the VISOR Prism itself. SUPPORT wise - Very good support! The first Prism I bought had problems with the screen image - wavy lines seems to show-up! Called customer support and replaced my prism within a week- no questions asked.
ripped the wires out of my turtle beach, waiting for solder iron to fix them....dug these bad boys up out of my old electronic box (they are over 8 years old), still work great! decent noise cancellation, and they are rather durable seeing as they still work and were heavily used before I retired them over 8 years ago!
After spending an hour reading and carefully installing the USB hard drive, it was DOA. But a visit to the Amazon website for a return authorization, and then a pleasant chat with a customer service rep seems to have the problem well on the way to resolution. The replacement will be shipped Monday and should be here by the time I return from my trip! Now, if the new one just works!
This is the best way to buy them. They may only be a little cheaper here (or maybe they are the same) but if you but them here there in no sales tax. With getting the online code you don't have to wait like you used to for it to be delivered like you used to.
Mine never worked (defective USB port). Seller won't replace it unless you buy an expensive coverage (costs 10%-20% of unit!!!). Epson replacement policy seems nonexistant. So far I wasted 1 hour on the phone with tech support + 20 min wait time (which you apparently have to do even if you are positive you got a brick). Now it looks like I have to personally bring it to a repair shop 1 hour away (each way); obviously, repair shop is closed on Saturday and at most other times I am home.Not sure all this is worth it. I am seriously considering throwing it away and buy something else.
Needed a printer for my notebook PC while on vacation. This was just what I needed. With USB was an easy setup, no special drivers required, just "plug-n-play". Slow printing, but good quality. Small footprint, easy to carry. Even fits in my notebook case.
Let me say this from the start. I am not an Apple fan-boy. When I started researching high capacity media players, I decidedly did not want an iPod. My reasons, I did not want to pay a premium for the "brand name", and I did not like what I had heard about Apple "bricking" people's hacked iPhones when they performed service updates. What I initially wanted was the (now discontinued) Creative Zen 60GB M Vision. My wife has a 20GB Zen Sleek Photo, which I really liked a lot. So, why did I reluctantly go with the 80gb iPod Classic in the end? Audible.com was offering a promotion at the time that took $100 off the price of the iPod Classic when purchased through Amazon. I could not pass that up, even if it meant joining the crowd and supporting Apple. And, I am not sorry in the least!The 80GB iPod Classic is a really great player! I have to hand it to Apple. I can see now why they corner the market on hand held media players. It's because they (by far) make the best ones! The interface is so easy and visually pleasing. Coverflow is the coolest way I have seen to browse albums on any player. The battery life is very good! I use my iPod mostly when I exercise, and I only have to recharge it after many hours of use. I have found that dimming the back light helps with this as well. This player is so sleek and small. It is noticeably lighter and thinner than my wife's 20gb Zen. I also like Apple's normalization feature "sound check" (listed in the settings menu). Rarely do I have to lower or raise the volume while listening to my iPod while this feature is engaged. But if I do, the scroll wheel makes it easy without having to even look at the player while I adjust the volume. I love that!A couple things to note.1. The ear phones that come with the iPod Classic do not do the player justice. If you are willing to shell out $250 for a high capacity media player, I suggest you also invest in the best earphones you can afford. I use Etymotic Research's "ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones". They run about $75 at Amazon! I have reviewed them separately. But, I will tell you that I encode all my mp3 files at 256bps (twice the 128bps standard), and my music sounds crystal clear and bright with dynamic highs and lows through these earphones.2. Buy a clear screen protector and a clear case protector for the back of this iPod before you start using it. These things scratch easily! Protect your investment.3. Lastly, my only criticism is this. Occasionally, my iPod takes a few seconds to respond. My guess is that the hard drive is busy. This is not a big deal, but it does happen.In conclusion, I would recommend this player without reservation or hesitation. I love it! Rarely have I been as pleased with, or gotten as much pleasure from a piece of consumer electronics I have purchased.
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This camera was replacing my HP Photoshop M407. That one is broken, It had gotten dropped and now the lens does not want to close in it. I hoping to get it fixed one day. Since we paid $ 280. Brand new. Several yrs ago. Even bought the charging deck to go w/ it. That was my first Digi. Camera and I was hooked. Before all I used was my Pemtex ME Super 35mm. Even went and took a close in how to take better pictures. And learned all the little trick that mags. use to do their photos as well. I've done several "ghost" shots my self. My second digi was a HP Photosmart M425, That I've had for close for 7or 8 yr now. Just had started having a little prob. w/ fuzzy pics. So, I bought this camera from Joe HP Photosmart M307 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom. And let me tell everyone it is just exactly like the first one that I had. It is a great camera it is very easy to use. If you are really into cameras and want a fun one this is the camera for you. It has multiple options that you can choose from. And just have fun with.I know I have been very busy, this past Christmas. Since I had to take a toad of digi's. And hours of vid. Can't wait until next mon. I'm planning on getting another digi from Joe. Plus I've told my sister about him. She just may start buying from him as well.Great product Joe,Norma Tate
These things are absolute junk. Of the four that I purchased here, three of them have shorts. If you wiggle them around just right you get a signal. NOT what you want for recording. There has been no responce from Hosa so far. Save your money!
Product is everything that it was advertized to be. Obviously the real test will be when a power surge occurs. Hopefully I will not have to find out if the product meets that criteria.
For around $100, it's impossible to beat this prime lens. it's a nikkor AF with a five-year warranty. it's cute. it's lightweight enough to carry in your pocket. its sharper than a ginsu. it takes great portrait and low-light photos. at 1.8, it's one of the quickest lenses out there--fire off a burst in continuous-shooting mode and you can get a "freeze-frame" effect for animation-like sequences that capture motion as slight as someone blinking. best of all, it makes your dslr fairly inobtrusive, so you can use it for candid, no-flash shots in any lighting condition without rousing the ire of the photo police. it's perfect for tight shots where you don't have a lot of room to maneuver, but it can do landscapes as well if you're far enough away. the 50mm focal length isn't exactly wide-angle, but you can spring several hundreds more for a 24 or 28 prime for that, or get a 90, 100, or 105 if you want to get in even tighter or take shots from farther away. no macro either, but did you really expect a macro for $100? plus it has good depth of field and nice bokeh. great addition to any nikon d-series kit, and more versatile than you might think. it's hard to find any real faults with it for the $ -- it's cheaper than the 50mm sigma prime, which does have macro, but for a "real" macro lens you're probably looking at $400-$500 anyway. if you're thinking of the tamron 90, you could get this plus the tokina 100 or sigma 105 for the same price. consider this lens one of the benefits of going nikon -- olympus, for example, offers a 50mm 2.0 macro for the E-series, but it's $500. few lenses rate as a must-have for nikon users, but this is one of them.
These Speakers perform really well. I can turn them up to really high volumes without distortion. Bass is pretty good for speakers this size.
I cannot believe I have to spend and additional $200+ for an antenna after just spending over $700 for a GPS. It's highway robbery!!!!!I was so impressed with my Garmin Zumo 550. It came with several mounts (including one for my motorcycle) three charging units (including one for my motorcycle) and a nice protective carrying case. In addition, there are several small features that prove Garmin put some thought into this unit, like a magnet under the mount that keeps the weather cap from flapping around when not in use. It almost made paying $700 for it somehow... acceptable. Especially when you consider it's a GPS, MP3 Player and an XM Radio all in one.Unfortunately, that excitement was overcome by disgust as soon as I found out the antenna that allows the XM radio to work is over $200. I knew I had to get an antenna and I knew I needed a subscription, but I had no idea the antenna would be almost 1/3 the cost of the GPS. I feel as though I'm being taken advantage of as a consumer.I just bought a Pioneer Inno for my wife (portable XM radio). I spent less than $200 and it came with an antenna, car kit, and docking stations.Shame on you Garmin. You're screwing your own customers.
This headphones sound good with my pocket pc ... I have to put the lowest volumen because they have a good gain... It's take some time to habitude to them. They looks well when u'r wearing them.
This is such a great webcam!! I'm not an hightech person. Am an busy house wife & mother of 2 kids, I don't have time to read those long manuals. With this I can install it by my self as easy 1 2 3..I've been browsing & comparing with all those expensive, vancy looking LOGITECH brand. And I come up to buy this cam with the budget I can afford. Also am so darn happy its perfect for SKYPE. The microphone very clear, So my kids very happy to have the chance to talk to their aunty in Shanghai every once a week...
I use this film in my Canon Rebel and just love it! Most of what I take looks like a postcard with this film. I've photographed things in the worst lighting conditions with no problems whatsoever with this film. It can be light at times, depending on the developer, but all-in-all, I'm VERY satisfied with this film and buy it quite frequently. Most of what I use it for are photographs of family, but it is also used for items pictured on ebay and it just does a wonderful job. I can't recommend this film enough!
We purchased this DVD burner in conjunction with a matched JVC Video camera, and must state that it works as advertised. Of its many assets are the ability to burn to DVD any picture and/or video without the need of computer. This is a big plus on vacation trips away from the home. The interfacing with the camara's docking station is intuitive and the transfer itself is handled seemlessly from the camara's lcd screen.The only negative (minor at that) is that it requires one to purchase -R DVD disk. It has been my experience that the +R disk are the format that the more modern stand alone DVD players prefer. This drive/burner does not work on the +R format. That being said, with the proper software on the home computer - the conversion to the +R format is really only one step removed.We went on a one week vacation, and this product allowed me to download content off of the camera's hard drive, thus keeping the camara clean and functioning smoothly. It can as well server as a playback unit using the camara's lcd as a display in cases where you do not have access to a television with RCA input jacks. It is a useful tool, but useful in given circumstances. 7 of 10 stars on performance.JVC CU-VD20 Share Station DVD Burner for Everio Camcorders
This is a great case for my PDA and all my documents.I have used it as my wallet for a few years now. I love it!Too bad the zipper is coming undone from overuse... I might just have to get a new one. I haven't been able to find something as useful in the market.
The USB powered light works well when working in areas where direct light is not available.
I got a new LG 26 inch LCD and decided to buy a upconversion unit. Went to Fry's to get this Samsung one, within minutes I was able to hook it up. Picture quality is amazing!!Best part is that all the formats of DVD's that can not be run in my Sony DVD player, can be seen in this. I never bought anything but Sony but both LG LCD and this unit turned out to be pretty good.
Because the Shuffle is a small lightweight player, it tends to bump around a lot as you can take it anywhere and forget it's there. To protect it from scratches, these durable and glove-fitting jam jackets are perfect. I didn't give it 5 stars because you can buy the same quality product in greater quantity for less money elsewhere (I personally found 5 jackets for $5 plus $2 shipping).
This product really does NOT work correctly with Windows XP. After multiple inquiries to Palm's website (which responds promptly), I have now been told that I must first unplug the USB connector before powering down the computer. Otherwise, each time the computer is turned on, the PalmConnect software must be reinstalled. Hardly the level of convenience I expect from Palm!If you leave your computer on all the time (and there are not frequent power outages in your area), or you don't mind unplugging and replugging the USB connector every time you power down, this product will work under Windows XP. Not acceptable, in my opinion.
I was running (2) 75gig Raptor hard drives with the OP system on one and other programs on the other, and a third for storage of documents but it would get sluggish when searching for files. So I went to the one 300 gig Velociraptor and combined the two Raptors on it. Oddly enough it seems to me that the Single drive is acually a bit slower than the two drives in day to day switching between files and programs, but it no longer freezes during the start of a search. If I had to do it over again I would probably opt for the cheaper high quality 7000rpm drives. Six months and it still works well. It is definately a lot faster than your basic budget hardrive. So if your looking for a speed boost and you don't want to fool around with several drives this is the way to go.
Sanyo batteries are very high quality. Same goes for the MAHA-PowerX, and Ansmann brands. I suspect, but can't prove that MAHA-PowerX and Ansmann sell rebranded Sanyo batteries. MAHA-PowerX and Ansmann are very high quality charger manufacturers that offer only high quality batteries for sale to keep their good reputations. Keep away from Duracell, Lenmar, R2G, Energizer, all no-name models, all regular-(self-)discharge AA's with less than 2400 mAHr capacity, all regular-(self-)discharge AAA's with less than 1000 mAHr capacity.You may want to substitute with the relatively new technology "low discharge" types of NiMH. This simply means they hold their charges much longer than standard NiMH batteries *when not being used*. That's why they are often advertized as being "pre-charged" - typically to 75% of the full capacity. The only downside is they don't have quite as much capacity as the standard type: 2100 mAHr verses 2600 mAHr for AA's and 800 mAHr vs. 1000 mAHr for AAA's. Great for cameras that stay in the closet for months then suddenly get used heavily at birthday parties. Not good for FRS (family use) or GMRS (business use) radios that need to be recharged each day anyway. Low-discharge brand names and models: Sanyo Eneloop, Accupower AccuEvolution, Ultralast Hybrio, Uniross Hybrio, Nexcell energyOn, Tenergy R2U, MAHA-PowerX Imedion, Ansmann Max-e, Rayovac Hybrid 2100.
I have a D70 with the EN EL3a Li-ion battery.The charger works and my battery appears fully charged.The charger is very light and compact with a swing away plug. It's much smaller than the original. The charger has 2 interesting features - a small LED flashlight that runs off of the charged battery and the other also an LED but it's labelled "Anti Faking Ultraviolet Light". I have no idea what that's for.
This is a great product. It is really great for making applesauce. It is really easy to use and easy to clean. I use it all the time!!
I use my bumper for carrying my Palm III around at work for recording data during my plant rounds. It was pretty cheap compared to others I looked at. If you are going to hotsync using your cradle it takes some getting the technique down on removing the palm, but since I use the IR port its not a problem. I highly recommend using this if you can hotsync with an IR device, then the only reason for taking it out is to change batteries.
Purchased the day after Christmas.Awesome Picture & Sound quality.The upscalingworks great to. Very Very satisfied.Use it with my Sony 50" SXRD.
Was surprised to see the negatives regarding stutter on this machine. I have about 500 DVD's in my collection, including some VCD's, and DVD's I have burned myself and have not notices any instances of stutter. Am also curious regarding the remark that it stutters when it pans, since the DVD player is just decoding data...and not &quot;panning&quot; anything.The positives regarding this machine are numerous. It will play disks that will not play on my computer. It's error correction is excellent. The main reason I bought this machine was so that I could play VCD's, CD-R, and DVD+R disks. And it doesn't disappoint. The remote is set up well. There was a previous negative comment that the buttons were too far apart. Personally, I view this as a positive because you can actually use it in the dark because the are far enough apart that you can actually press the right button (one you figure out the pattern that is). The only negative I can see is that the DVD carrying tray itself seems quite flimsy. I can see a pair of little hands snapping it off in a heartbeat! Those of you with small children beware!
Just received this in the mail. I am a studio apartment so the sound is not bad. However I have an IPOD and not sure how I can play music through this system. I read the previous review that said the person played MP3 off the computer. Can anyone tell me how that is done. I called Apple and Panasonic, both told me I cannot because I don't have audio input and output.
Got this super fast, and it's worth way more than what I paid for it. Works just as well as the Nintendo brand charger that came with the DS lite. Probably going to order another as a backup, in case my kids lose this one too.
This case fits perfect the Sony Cybershot DSC-V1 camera. It has 2 external little bags, 1 on each side for batteries. And 1 bag inside of it for memory sticks. It protects the camera form scratches, and looks like the material made of, is going to last for a long time. Using the strap, that came with it, can be carry on the waist, the shoulder, or none, just he case. This is the choice if you have the DSC-V1 and don't want a big case to carry around.
For the first time ever, my girlfriend and I were able to locate her g-spot. If it weren't for this cables intuition, we would have never found it.
The product felt strong, solid, and well put together. The glass was clear with no visible tint or imperfections. Although this and another filter (same type different size) both arrived with smudges on the glass. The smudges were fairly easy to wipe off, but I suspect the items are either not cleaned before packaging, or I received someone's returned item. However, I had to return this item since they DON'T contain any anti-glare/reflective coating on them. When shooting towards a light source (light bulb, tv, sun, etc) a green reflection of the light source would appear on the recorded image. The green reflected image was caused by a reflection bouncing off of my lens's green tinted anti-glare coating which was bounced right back into the camera by this filter. If your lens isn't coated in an anti-glare coating the result will be even worse.Instead I picked up Quantaray filters from a local Wolf Camera that were coated with the anti-glare. They only cost a little more, and the green reflection is now gone. Make sure you look for a filter with the anti-glareCamera: Canon 20d, Lenses tested: 18-55, 28-135, 70-300
I bought the Creative Zen Touch 20 GB MP3 Player for my daughter as a Christmas present. It worked fine until the screen developed a big black spot right in the middle of it. It looks like it's burned. I called technical support (405-742-6622) and had to wait for about 20 minutes before someone finally answered. This clown told me I had to pay them $10 for tech support. I told him I just wanted an RMA# so I could return it, I didn't need to go through any nonsense. He told me my 1 year warranty wasn't going to cover replacing a defective screen and that I had to return it with $25 and that the repair department would probably charge me $100 to replace it. These guys suck! This is a $200 MP3 player that's going to cost $100 to fix a defective part.
I have a model 600 APEX. This thing actually plays MP3's. It's not a documented feature. Only the most basic of remote control. I have more hours of play time using this feature than all of the rest combined.
Esta tarjeta es muy buena, corre los &uacute;ltimos t&iacute;tulos como GRAW2, CRYSIS, CALL OF DUTY 4 MODERN WARFARE Y MAS... ES LO MEJOR QUE HE TENIDO COMO TARJETA DE V&Iacute;DEO, la recomiendo 100%, pero trabaj&aacute;ndola con 2 gb de RAM y un procesador core 2 duo, junto con una AGEIA PHYSX, lo que no me gusto fue que compre esta tarjeta con la promoci&oacute;n de que entregaban un juego (company of heroes) y me enga&ntilde;aron porque no vino absolutamente nada, muy mala la experiencia con amazon por esa parte, bueno comprenla con los ojos cerrados y no crean en promociones con la tarjeta con un juego incluido.
As most of everybody else here, my printer died on me. Same problem. Have I been lucky? Mine lasted 24 months.Good bye Epson, I use to love you. I was very happy with the printer it didn't have any reason to die on me after light use. The ink was low I changed and it got worst, I changed all ink cartridges and it started printing only blank pages. cleaning heads didn't make any difference. What waste of money on printer and ink!Epson, I don't want to see you anymore.
I bought the Sanyo CRSR-10 in 2006 and it still works great. Have been using it almost daily. Better than some of the new radios which are junk.
Before I bought this product, I read the customer reviews..There are definitely a lot of bad feedback on this product. I decided to purchase it because I heard a lot of great things about Linksys products and because it was one of the very few cheap items out there that offered a router, switch and wireless access point all in one. I was however very skeptical because of all the bad feedback. Well after I received this product I followed all the directions. I connected my desktop to the ethernet ports on the back and I also connected my laptop using the Linksys 802.11b pcmcia card. Well everything worked great, I was routing through my ISP using both my desktop connected by wire and my laptop connected wirelessly. I was very pleased however I refrained from putting feedback here because I wanted to make sure that this thing worked for some time.Well its been 1 month now and the thing still works great. I stressed this thing with as much traffic as I could, I connected two computers wired directly to the ethernet ports on the back and they transferred data between eachother at an amazing 90Mbps, WOW! At the same time I had my laptop downloading data wirelessly from one of the wired computers, I'm only able to download at a rate of 6Mbps through the wireless card on the laptop but it maintained this data rate across the street from my house into a friends house, and the AP was indoors, again WOW! During this process, the box never froze or locked up.In conclusion, through the switch ports I was able to transfer data at 90 Mbps and wirelessly at 6Mbps. This is a great product and I would highly recommend it. I believe that all the customer complaints prior to this had to be due to a bad batch of these boxes. I love mine, and they already dropped the price from the time that I bought it a month ago. This thing is so good that my next door neighbor is going to buy one because of what he saw with mine. There is one flaw, or one feature that I haven't been able to get working and that is the port forwarding feature. I wanted to be able to FTP from my work computer to my home computer so I set up the router to forward the FTP port. I was able to ftp to my home computer however the session ended abruptly and I was no longer able to FTP back. I waited a while and the same thing happened again. My conclusion is that the router is not able maintain a port forwarding state. If I try to transfer data, it forwards great but then it abruptly stops. Thats my only negative comment. But other than this the product works great. Highly recommended.
I used the following product at home between my Windows XP Pro box and my linux server box and it worked almost perfect. My monitor runs at 2048 x 1024 and as a graphic designer noticed no loss of quality what so ever.The only negative things about it was the fact that the VGA ports were in a odd position and every once in a while I have to refresh my mouse from the KVM switch when it gets lost between switching.All in all, great for everyday home use.
When my first MiniDV, Panasonic PV-DV600 that I had for 4 years, got damaged in rain, I was desperate to find a replacement to continue my home video making hobby. I was looking for a MiniDV camcorder that could do similar things that my old Panasonic could do. It made me skeptical when I read all those online reviews about this ZR60 camcorder from Canon, but I went ahead due to its price and the accessories that I already have (more on this later). After having it for 1 week, I have been happy with it ALMOST as much as when I had my Panasonic.Pros: very light weight, very small, very good pictures, very good color rendition, full features, when compared to my PV-DV600 (a $...camcorder at its time), very affordable...Cons: No "Back Light", No "Infra Red (IR) shooting", No "Hot Shoe"The picture color from the PV-DV600 really was washed out after seeing what the ZR60 can put out. Just looking at the new movies, we are so surprised to see that there is finally color on our TV! The ZR60 also has some motor noise, too! But it truly is not as loud as my old Panasonic, if the Panasonic was loud at all.Knowing what I was looking for helped the decision on my ZR60. Since I already own a digital camera, incidentally a 4 MP G2 from Canon, I really didn't need the camcorder to take digital photos at all. So this weed out a lot of so-called "high-end" options - sub-par digital photographing. The BP-512 battery and charger that my G2 uses fit perfectly in my ZR60. This saves me well over $...in cost on optional batteries and chargers.As a home movies maker using my kids a lot, in-door picture quality is actually better than the old PV-DV600. My family room is about 20x20 feet with two 75W floor lamps on each corner. This is the typical in-door, worst-case condition I have. The ZR60 lives up to its promise. My neighbor (Sony TRV22) and I had a shoot-out tonight and the result compelled me to write this review extensively. I sometimes wonder if people who write those reviews about the "grainy" and "poor" in-door pictures are actually from Canon's competitors or what, but I find them very much biased toward the Sony TRV19/22. I don't know the reason why they say that, but I don't see much differences if you are doing straight color shooting. Every critic I read on the internet points to "low light" shooting, but never bother to define what their "low light" condition is. Strange! I am not talking about the IR mode here people! Just straight out apple to apple. They are about the same. Yes the Canon has no IR mode; so stay away if you need IR. I had my Panasonic for 4 years and I only had done IR once - for experimentation purpose just to see how well it works. Also, the night mode is, just that, night mode. Slowing down the shutter so you'll get brighter COLOR pictures. This produces a sort of "slow motion" effect. This is typical for all MiniDV. No brainer. But some people make a big deal out of it. Strange.If you don't have enough light, use a video light (or color enhanced light in Panasonic's term). You are bound to take grainy picture if you don't have enough light. Even in my 4 mega pixel G2, to produce a brighter picture with the same level of "low light", you have to either slow down the shutter, or use a higher ISO setting. Using high ISO setting is bound to yield grainy pictures, if you want to maintain faster shutter speed. Slowing down the shutter will produce a "slow motion" like video. This is the law of physics.I feel that either A) people expect too much out of a digital camcorder B) don't know what digital photography is C) too lazy to read their manual or D) comparing apple to orange (IR Vs non-IR). This is why I want to stand up for the fact, and not for the brand.To tell the truth, a simple 3W video light goes a long way if you shoot in-door up to 10 feet. Use higher power; say 20W, for a larger crowd and wider coverage. When using video lights, don't stand too close to your subject for they'll over exposed.I have done my homework and (yes) I know what I am looking for after using a MiniDV to make homemade DVD for over 4 years. The Canon ZR60 covers everything I need except for no "back light" (brings some inconvenience), no "IR mode" (not needed), and no "Hot shoe" (kind of making me angry). Other than these issues, the Canon ZR60 is what a typical family needs without paying a whole lot.
I had bought this card for the Samsung A920. Seems as though the phone will only work with up to 1GB of the 2GB card. A 1GB card works like a charm. The phone will see the 2GB card but will not play all the songs. So it may be more of a problem with the media player that the phone.
If you have a birthday or major gift giving accation coming up, definatly ask for this !! It has great resolution, a wonderful stand alone sound and is not at a bad price in Amazon. Your favorite gadjet geek will love it.
A friend of mine brought her Rebel to my house so we could take pictures of a litter of puppies that I had bred. My old camera was always that little bit too slow. I have a good eye for a picture BUT I am by no means a professional at the job and this camera is great for people like me who love to point and shoot but also great for those who know what they are doing.I bought it second hand since it has been on the market for a while and cannot see my buying anything different in quite a few years. Brilliant for those holiday picture too. I even managed to take some great shots whilst being driven around by car!
For the money you can't go wrong with these. I'm in the process of transferring several hundred old 45s to MP3 and these phones are on my head for hours sometimes. They're comfortable, with minimal fatigue yet the exclude enough background noise that I can concentrate on equalization and other enhancements to make sure I get the best sounding MP3. I'm not sure I'd rate these as high as the Grado SR-80 (or higher) but they're very neutral and uncolored nonetheless, and for recording and transfer, they fill the bill. If you do audio work of any sort, these deserve serious consideration. You could spend more and get less. Having worked with them for a while now, I believe they are a true bargain.
the only one thing that I really like was that when I took the laptop out side it was easy to read,now as a PC guy always wanted an apple my skills in a mac are near to none but the apple company tech support was not to helpful at all,some were not to friendley and also hope you need tech support before 6 pm eastern time becuase they close at 6 pm,also it became very hard to play games when u need to right click a guy at the game room told me to used the arrows ( yeah sure) also some programs were not compatible or really difficult to down load well as for me I sold this apple and went back to my PC witch was more cheaper with a lot better power under the hood.
I think we've gone through six or seven inkjet printers with our Macs in the last few years. An Epson got clogged, two Canons printed weird color photos and one leaked ink, then they both clogged, a Lexmark was cheap and basic but the cartridges ran out quickly and were fantastically expensive to replace.This one won't win any speed awards, but we are delighted with the utility. It prints excellent color photos with true colors (but only if you choose the &quot;highest quality setting, otherwise they're just okay). It copies and scans nicely, has text-recognition software inluded, copies and resizes color photos at a touch. It can be quite slow, but we're not in a hurry when we want good prints for friends or a resume or a nice-looking brochure for our home business. The ink carts seem to last a long time and it just seems to do everything we need without having to rush out to Kinko's at midnight. It's been a month and we still find ourselves saying, &quot;Oh, yeah, we can do that on the HP!&quot; Let's hope it lasts a while, because we find it very handy.For $100 it's very versatile and satisfying.
Can't say much else about this. It works well with my new upconvert dvd player and my hdtv. Seems well constructed. I almost bought one of those cheaper $2.00 ones, until I noticed even the good reviews mentioned that they seemed flimsy and often caused sound problems.
I have just gotten this dvd player to replace an other of mine. Guess what???? I am taking it back. It will not play other DVD's that I have recorded on my other recorder, and oh yes they have been finalized and they will play with no problem on other dvd players. On the Sony, they will not play. One may play for a moment and then the picture will hang up and sound will stop a few seconds later. Just can't get any of the DVD's recorded to play.
I had this lens recommended to me as a gift for my daughter for her photography hobby. The lensis every bit as advertised, easy to use, beautiful pictures, she couldn't be happier (andconsequently, so is her Dad).
The product itself works well, whether its 10 gauge or not I'm not sure, I think its closer to 12 gauge but still good for what I need.My complaint with the product is the same as a previous reviewer; I ordered 50ft needing about 50ft. I cut four 10ft length wire and found that I only had 3.5ft left for the last.
I bought the NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi to replace a 21" Dell 2001FP that had failed. I wanted to upgrade to an IPS panel for photography use without spending a fortune. NEC makes monitors for some of the high end photographic displays that are double or triple the price of this monitor. Also, with widescreen format being the vogue, I wanted something with enough height to display as much as my old 21" monitor - hence the 26" size.I researched many sites about the color gamuts and panel technologies to settle on this display. It is a great value that will get you the entire sRGB color gamut. Before you buy a monitor, research the color gamut debate about how many colors. WIth DVI only supporting 8 bits, you may not want more than that displayable.This monitor also has an internal LUT if you want to calibrate it with the NEC Spectrview II software. I have not tried this yet as I am getting great results from my old Spyder II Pro even though this only uses the video card ICC profile method.My own opinion of the display is that it is sharp, has great viewing angle and accurate colors. The colors are mostly accurate even before calibration which is a rarity today. It also has more settings than I can currently understand. Luckily, NEC has several white papers and there are other resources on the web to help get the most from this amazing display. One that I do like is the ability to dim the LED power indicator or even change its color. Another plus is that it only consumes 1W when in standby. My old Dell was more than 5W.My only complaint is that it is a bit bright. With the brighness turned to 0 it still is too bright at about 140cd/m^2. (the ideal is 120cd/m^2). I will continue to refine the settings to see if I can get less brightness and update this post.Also note that it only has one DVI input and one analog input so it is limited for attaching multiple computers.There is an excellent review of the equivalent 24" montitor at tftcentral: [...]
My wife and I both have one of these and really like it. Very compact, good battery life, great picture quality and plenty of setting options. Could use a better flash, but we prefer the smaller size without having to sacrifize size for flash capacity.
A really superb camera, the Carl Zeiss 28-70 zoom alone incredible, I,ve owned it for about 5 weeks now, did not have a chance to use it , did that today and had the results shot on Fuji 200 done at a one hour lab, when I opened the envelope and took a peek, it was hard to believe.This camera can easily to stand up to any SLR or digital. Exposures were great, I love the feature of being able to underexpose or overexpose by 1 1/2 stops with ease.It is also a great looking camera.In some on line reviews it has been criticised for the shutter and the preflash, yes, the shutter is very sensitive, it does emit a preflash in a dark place to get the range, I got used to it very quickly, just inform your subjects it preflashes, thats it, you will get a second flash, no one gets very upset and it works well.This is not an inexpensive camera for a 28 to 70 lens, but, its worth every penny, you,ll get it back in gorgeous photographs, much better than the average run of the mill PS will do, if you want a great camera, buy it.
By now we all know what the iPod is and what it does - but just in case you don't, it's a device similar to what the walkman was 20 years ago that plays music from an internal hard drive instead of a cassette tape. You can currently get an iPod in 3 different sizes, 15, 20, or 40 gigabyte hard drives (not including the new mini iPod which holds 4 gigs). It will play several different file formats, not just mp3s. You can play full quality (16-bit) wav or AIFF files, as well as AAC or Audible files. The unit can also be used as a standalone hard drive.This is all controlled from a simple touch-sensitive interface that allows you to scroll through your songs in a very organized way - either by song name, artist name, album name, or according to your own playlists. You will control the songs uploaded into the iPod from a computer, either a Mac or a PC, and Apple limits you in your ability to upload a song from an iPod onto someone else's computer (i.e. it knows which computer is yours). This is to prevent illegal file sharing.It works well in general, and will hold thousands of songs. The exact number it will hold depends upon the quality of the files you import into it. I have the 15 GB model, and I mostly use full quality AIFFs or the highest quality MP3s and I've barely gone over halfway. By the time I fill the thing up, I'm sure they'll have something else for me to buy.There. Now that's out of the way I can get on with the opinion side of things. It's an overall great product that has helped revolutionize the way we listen to music, some of it good, some bad. Most of my complaints about the iPod center around its lack of features, rather than current features that don't function properly.The unit seems to offer very little compared with the technology that's available today. Why isn't the screen in color? Why doesn't it offer more PDA-like features? These are incredibly inexpensive features to install and would make it a far more valuable piece of equipment. Why doesn't it communicate wirelessly with Airport systems? Why isn't there an easier way to manage playlists from within the iPod itself, not just from a computer? Why isn't there a touch screen/stylus interface for even easier, less cumbersome usage? With all the technology coming to life today, the iPod seems to be remarkably less than what it could be.I also find the problem of non-sharing between computers to be annoying. While I appreciate and agree that such elements should be controlled, cars still drive over 70 miles per hour - we leave it to the consumer to decide not to speed and break the law. Apple shouldn't decide for us. I'm a songwriter and I store song ideas in my iPod to take to writing sessions. The problem? When I want to leave a copy with a co-writer for him to work on, I can't because the iPod won't let me transfer a song to a computer that isn't mine. Here is a completely legal transaction being blocked by Apple's stringency. It can be very annoying.I'm looking forward to what Apple does in the future with this device. Hopefully they'll make it more functional, incorporating the current and inexpensive technology available right now.
Very happy with Nuvi 360-- It does the job. Also found the bluetooth cellphone connection to work well (unlike some other reviewers). Only down side is screen size, but then it might not easily fit in your shirt pocket (a definite plus for me).
Ok, let me start off by saying that while this is 'supposed' to be a palmtop unit. It is definitely about the size of a netbook. For those of you who don't know what that is. A netbook is a mini-laptop computer about the size of a big book or sheet of paper.Now, this computer uses Windows CE, NOT ME, XP, Vista, 2000, or any other big operating system you are used to on a regular desktop. So don't go expecting to put your desktop software on it. It won't work. That said, it is a really simple, almost trimmed down version of 98 or XP.There is a good bunch of programs and games you can download for the machine. You can even download software so that you can play both music and video on it! Music will play just fine, and video is 'ok' but that really depends on the player I think. I have heard of people playing very old games on this machine like Doom 1 or Quake 1, or even Duke Nukem. Just remember this machine does not have a dedicated 3D chip in it. I think people have told me that Linux runs just fine on here and as such, you can run games through the Linux emulators that way. You will probably have to do some googling to find such stuff though.The built-in software does exactly what it is advertised to do. The MS Office software is dated (by today's standards as it was made around the time of Office 98/2000) but if you keep in mind that it wasn't made to have all the bells and whistles as a full-sized pc (or netbook for that matter which are actual pc's made mini) it will never fail you. The software is very stable and unless you use up all the memory, hard to crash. The programs boot up fast (within a 1-2 secs) and shut down just as fast. There are key buttons at the top row of the keyboard that allow you to boot up any of the office programs and more! (Such as Internet Explorer (version 4 I believe) an email program(Outlook), recorder that uses the built-in mic, and lastly a button that calls up settings/memory/password)Just like Windows on your PC, it comes with Solitaire built in. It has some useful programs such as "Calendar" which has alarms of various but simple kind. It gets pretty loud just to warn you if you crank up the volume. Also, on the cover of the unit, there is a small light that when one of your alarms go off (audible or not, there is that option) will flash until you A) Press it down which turns off the flashing or B) open the lid and turn it off by canceling it that way as well.Since it has a built-in 56k modem (Sorry, no wi-fi... before that time) it also has software for connecting to network, terminals and yes, even faxing.It has built-in accessories such as a calculator, inkwriter (not sure if all have this as it allows you to take visual notes and draw your notes with the touchpad), voice recorder, and a world clock.There is Powerpoint on here but it is quite simplistic. Mainly used to make quick, easy stuff or for showing off ones already made via the use of the VGA port that it has in the back.You can chose to print through a number of ways. One way is through the infrared port, a cable, network, or just upload it to a real PC and print from there(My preferred method).There is NO hard drive so even if you drop this thing, you can't lose data on it. Think of it like dropping your usb flashdrive. Nothing will be lost. The only way you can lose data is if it loses power from both the main batteries AND the backup batteries (easily found and replaceable 2032 cell batteries. I found some at Walgreens just last week.) As for the main batteries, they last a really, really, really, really long time! They last like 10-12 hours on continuous run. Turned off, they will last like a couple of months. On the front of it by the Jornada name (which you can see when the lid is closed) is a small light that tells you the battery's status when you plug in the charging cord. Green=Fully charged(12-10 hours of battery, Yellow=not full (8-2 hours of battery left), Red=Really low!(2 OR LESS hours of battery, you would probably be getting battery alerts at this point on your screen)If you really worry about losing your data, just buy yourself a compact flash memory card. There is a card slot for it on the right side of the computer. The left side has a standard pcmcia card slot which you can use for expanding it's capabilities and memory storage as well.The touchpad is recessed but even still, if you're not careful you will find yourself touching it with your thumb every once in a while. The buttons are a soft-firm and audible clicks can be heard.Now for the one thing I'm sure you're all wondering about. The screen. The colors are good and I think shows the usual thousands of colors you'd expect from your own monitor. The brightness is good for indoors or outdoors although I recommend that outdoors you don't try to "out-bright" the sun. Instead, use the sun's brightness FOR you by turning down the brightness. I think you'll be surprised at how well that works and it'll save you battery life.The keyboard is about 78% of a full sized one but that didn't matter to me because they somehow made it easy enough for me to type fast with all 5 fingers with little more having to place my hands closer than usual. The arrow keys are fine and the PGUP,PGDN, HOME, END keys are easily available on it through the Alt key. My only gripe was that the backspace delete key was only 15% bigger than the rest of the keys. Still it wasn't hard to adjust once I was aware of it and even if I accidentally hit the On/Off button (since the backspace delete key was right below that button) all I had to do was hit the On key again and I was back in business. Hitting the On/Off key doesn't really turn off the machine. It just turns off the screen and puts what you were working on in 'standby' so you NEVER have to worry about losing your data just because you hit that button. Try doing *that* on a netbook or laptop. Impossible! Your data will always be available quickly as a press of the on/off button and you won't ever have to 'wait' for any booting up. In fact with a brand new computer, the longest thing you'll spend about it is probably either the personalization (which you can skip) or the battery charging for the first time use! :)That just about covers it and I just want to say that this machine is very useful, extremely light(I've known books that were heavier), and tougher than it looks(though this is not permission to just treat it like a basketball either). I only took off one star for just one thing I didn't like. It didn't have mic in/headphone out ports so I couldn't hook up a better mic for recording OR headphones for private music/movie listening. Which I found odd since at least the Jornada 728 has headphone ports.If you're going to be using this machine for writing novels with Word, scheduling, keeping track of your finances in Excel, or any of the other programs like Outlook, Access, Powerpoint or whatever you end up putting on here and want it to be something that can fit in your backpack/purse/folder... and want HUGE battery life that no laptop/netbook can offer you. This will be exactly what you want. :)
I love editing images out on the porch with my notebook computer. Unfortunately, I didn't want to spend time burning a CD or using valuable HD space in my notebook. I found this SimpleDrive and I like it! I back-up a bunch of my images, and when I get enough I then spend the time burning a CD. Great product!
You can shoot 500 mb of photos and this battery won't let you down.Great stamina, lasts long.
Just what I have been looking for...almost. Compared to other filter holders I have used, this one is the best for my uses and for the money. It leaves plenty of room round the filter to make it easy to get the filters out without having to fight the bag squeezing your fingers in the slot and getting fingerprints all over the filter (I am a big fan of 77mm and 82mm filters). As a previous reviewer said, you can stack filters in it and double the capacity if you wanted. It is heavily padded, which makes it bulkier than I like, but I know my filters will be protected very well, especially when the pouch is dropped (which I have done). While all fabrics create some kind of lint residue, the fabric used in this pouch was at a very acceptable minimum. I don't like to keep filters in their individual original factory holders, because that only slows down getting to the filter when in a rush; so this pouch worked perfectly for me during my travels quickly retrieving the exact filters I needed at a moment's notice.
I was looking for a replacement to my old and heavy Dell Inspiron 8200. The most important features for a new one was portability (less than 5 pounds), price, and processor/memory. I liked a lot the Sony VAIO SZ230 but for a poor student like me it was too much $$$. After looking the Toshiba U205-s5022 at a local retailer let me tell you that it meets my buying criteria perfectly. Is is so lightweight that I don't even feel that I have it inside my backpack. It feels very strong and I love the keyboard feeling. The battery life is decent (~3.5 hrs without wireless on) if you're working normally (office, scientific software, listening to music, etc). The integrated speakers suck very bad! I've tried any winamp/mediaplayer/soundcard audio settings and do not improve anything. Plug the headhones/external speakers and the sound is wonderful. The small 12 in screen is sweet. With the resolution everything is readable and doesn't hurt your eyes by looking at it for long times. The only drawback is that under direct sunlight you get a very annoying glare from it. Inside buildings, under the shade, or at night no problems. It is very silent even under high processing loads so you don't disturb your library neighbors. The size is perfect! A little bit larger than a 9.5x11in paper sheet. It fits everywhere. DVD watching on the go using this laptop is a good experience. You get uninterrupted dvd playback on the widescreen display. There's plenty of hardrive space (120gb), enough memory(1gb), it comes with a dvd writer, a fingerprint reader as an alternative for passwords, 3 usb ports, SD card reader, integrated wireless, an intel centrino duo processor... in summary, you cannot ask more for this price(much better if you get the rebate offer). With toshiba, you have the option to upgrade your 1 year standard warranty to 2/3/4 years during your first year which is good in case something nasty happens to it :). In case you have your doubts go to compusa/circuit city and have a look at it before deciding. Its a good way to get some hands on experience before buying. I recommend this laptop.
If you, like me, were are considering buying this primarily because you want a car charger for your iphone, look elsewhere. While the cable works as a sync and charging cable when connected to your computer, puzzlingly, the car charger does not charge the iphone. It gives a "this accessory is incompatible with iphone" message, so it's not simply that the 12v adaptor wasn't working or anything. Oddly, the wall charger does work with the iphone. It's a mystery.
Nvidia Geforce 7300GS, Low Profile Support / 256MB DDR2 / Pci-express /support DI recently purchased a slim profile Dell desktop and wanted to boost the graphics so my wife could enjoy her time in "Second Life." The card arrived as promised; contained everything needed to install in the express slot and had the short adapters for the case as well as an adapter for DVI/VGA monitor use. I needed to go to the website to download the correct drivers for Vista. Booted fine and is easy to tweak to prefered settings. Been running a month now with no noticeable gliches. I would reccomend the card if you are not looking for intense gaming use.
I almost bought this router.THEN, I remembered the last D-Link router I bought (with two PC cards). That router (and PC card) would only work at a distance of less that three feet. Anything beyond, with either card, would fail to connect EVERY time. The D-Link *tech* told me there is no help for me because it worked at less than three feet and therefore is not their problem. I called back and spoke to management who gave me the same answer.I THREW THE WHOLE MESS IN THE TRASH. WASTED MY MONEY.If you want a product with support and a decent company behind it DON'T BUY D-LINK.
Out of the box the K5400 is much bigger than I anticipated. I added the duplex tray as well and am amazed at the size. Let me quickly say this is a solid buy and I've been very happy. It isn't for printing photos but it will print high quality documents very quickly. The speed and durability are as good as I've seen in this price range.On the con-side, the size and sound are bigger and louder than I'd hoped for. For occasional use this is probably overkill. Ink seems to get used quickly but I've had success with both HP and generic ink cartridges.
Not much to say about this. It's speaker wire. It's 16 Gauge. It's marked nicely with a white marker on one strip! Ta Da!!!
Very, very good quality! I think it will work for along time... Huge cable, good connectors! I have got this one for my studio monitors. No noise, only clear sound. My recommendations!
I am very unhappy with my purchase of the Logitech Quickcam Deluxe for Notebooks from Amazon.com. I think they sent out a defective product as the picture is completely out of focus and the sound is barely audible. I had to return the product due to the inability to get it to work properly.
This power inverter works great powering my laptop and charging my cell on road trips. It never overheats and the fan makes very little noise.
Worked great for a couple of months, then just wacked out. Now it will just pick a letter and keep typing it over and over.Tried to email support, somone from another country told me to read their terms and conditions and send back. Too much trouble.loved it when it worked..wished it would have kept working.
Like the other review said, this is a good starter camera. After being out of the video business for about 5 years I decided to by this camera for a wedding I was shooting. I got it at a great price. There are a few problems though. It's a little hard to deal with in low light. I have a mounted 150-watt light and it still hard to deal with. If you gain up one it's kind of grainy. But if you are not doing anything that is broadcast quality then this is a good camera. Since I'm doing low budget wedding this is perfect for me.
The software could be thrown away immediately - it's so buggy and dumb. The fax is unreliable - for some reason it would stop receiving faxes after a while - the unit would need resetting. HP support first sent replacement DIMM. Didn't help. Then they sent me another unit - didn't help either. Then I saw similar complaints at HP's user forum site - and I realized it's just an inherent problem having no solution. It seems like faxes are being accumulated in memory (although there's paper, and they're printed as received) and then not replaced or purged. So now I just periodically reset it ahead of time to avoid embarassment of my fax machine not being available on a regular basis.Their support site is terrible, updates are posted rarely and mostly useless, yet they bug you to respond and rate them. I'd rather they make good products so people wouldn't have to live in those forums.Overall, spare yourself trouble and look for something other than HP.
Ojo PVP-1000 is Super Video Phone! Yes! BUT!!! Worldgate or ojoservices is BANKRUPT and now is impossible to register/activate any Ojo PVP-1000 via ojoservices! OK! Who knows any Video Phone Provider supported Ojo PVP-1000 and agreed to register/activate any Ojo PVP-1000, that's mean if you bought your Ojo PVP-1000 in the other shop, not in the shop of this Video Phone Provider? If you know this Video Phone Provider - message me, please : vladislav12@bezeqint.net Because I've an Ojo PVP-1000, but can't use Video Phone function!Thanks, Vladislav Korol.
This is a good, simple router that does the job. I set this up for a non-technologist a month ago and it has worked flawlessly since then, without the need for a reboot. It was easy to setup.
This is a very solid router. It was reasonably easy to set up and has been a solid performer. The reason for only 4 stars is the administrative interface. It is somewhat jumbled and it is not always clear where you need to go for some of the settings. Netgear is much better on this front as far as I'm concerned, but this D-Link has been a lot more reliable than the Netgear offerings.
I've tried three DVD recorder/VCR combo machines. The JVC DR-MV5S has great recording quality but poor user interface. The Insignia (Best Buy store brand) has user interface so beautiful it brought a tear to my eyes to have to return it due to its unacceptable recording quality.The Panasonic seems to combine the worst of both worlds. The on-screen options and menus seem to have been organized by the world's worst secretary. For example, you are repeatedly warned that in order to make a burned DVD playable on other machines, you must "Finalize" the disc. Wouldn't you think the "Finalize" option would be somewhere on the recording or editing menu? No. It's under FUNCTION -> OTHER FUNCTIONS -> DISC MANAGEMENT.I would put up with such nonsense (and there's lots more like it) if the recording quality made up for it. This machine records fairly well at the 2-hour per disc SP mode. At the 4-hour LP mode, however, there is seriously noticeable blocking, kind of like watching streaming videos over a slow net connection.So here's something truly boneheaded: Panasonic offers a flexible recording mode (like the JVC), which would allow you to use the best recording rate if you have, say, a 2-1/2 hour tape to fit onto a DVD, without forcing you to jump to the 4-hour mode. But guess what? You CANNOT use flexible recording mode to dub tapes to DVD's!!! You also apparently cannot use flexible recording mode to timer record broadcast shows. It can only be used if you are manually and immediately starting an recording. I hope somebody gets fired for that decision!I must also laugh at the hapless customer support lines. I gave up expecting a consumer electronics expert on the line, but I thought I would at least get somebody who fields calls specific about this model and maybe has gone through the manual a few times. Nope, he's reading the manual on the line in real time, same as I am.
tea and sympathy is my favorite place to eat in new york. when i saw they had a cookbook i was thrilled and evneutally i got a copy.lilke what most others have been saying, this is something that if you like the shop, the restraunt, then you'll like the book. it gives some of the behind the scenes going on of the book, the stories and people that work there, or frequent it.This is not primarily a cookbook. It does have recipes in it. But it's primary purpose does not seem to be just recipes. It splits it between the behind the scenes and the recipes. Just be prepared.I have not made it through the recipes yet, so i can't vouch for them. but they look delicious.if you don't care about the shop, then don't get this book. you'll probably do better with another english tea shop or british cookbook. maybe tea at the ritz?
I did a lot of research before deciding on the Canon 10D, and I do not regret it for a second. I have had it almost a week now, and have become very comfortable using it. I am coming from using an Elan 7E, so it may have been easier for me to get used to it than others, but I find the camera very easy to use.This camera is so high in it's resolution that you will see the true capabilities of whatever lens you use on it.Color reproduction is great, the built-in flash is good, but it really needs an external flash to be of serious use for flash work. Build quality is very good, and it feels solid in hand, almost like an extension of me.The speed of the maximum frame rate is also very good, unless you're a pro sports photographer.The camera does not come with a CF card. That's probably just as well, since you'll want a large one. I bought a 512 megabyte one, which can handle about 87 RAW images or 202 large fine quality jpegs. I can see I'll need a few more for what I am using it for.I have done almost 1,100 photos in the week that I have had this camera. Most of them were getting to know various controls and doing tests on lens sharpness and such. But I have noticed that I am learning about photographic technique a lot faster with this camera than I was with film.If you figure that a roll of 36 exposure pro film, with developing and single print proof printing comes to about $20 a roll, you can think about it this way: 75 rolls of film, or unlimited digital shots? Seems like a damned good bargain when you look at it that way.I'm free to do photography now, instead of wondering how much I can afford, and where and how to store and catalog the negs.
I got the Rio Nitrus a couple days ago and i love it! The sound is great! DON"T GET THE iPod!!!!! My friend got one and it is a rip off! the controls suck on the iPod! The Rio Nirtus is the way to go!! This definetly gets 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!!!
I was shocked by the fact that I was charged an extremely high shipping cost for this product (tape, emboss, 3/8 x 144, RL, BK). Shipping costs amounted to many times the price of the product itself.Shipper could have mailed the product in a 44-cents mailer instead of charging almost 10 dollars......What a shame!!!!!!
The Logitech Harmony 880 remote made all my multiple remote problems go away. It has a slick design, the buttons are responsive, and the screen is neat.It requires a computer hookup to program it, but it's a fairly basic procedure. I'd say the biggest problem you're going to have is trying to find what version your device is but that will always be a challenge.I'd say the only drawbacks is that the battery life is hideous compared to a standard remote, and the charging station is temperamental. Also, the unit is overkill for a setup with less than 3 devices.Other than that, this is a great addition for a serious entertainment system.
I got this monopod because not every place allows tripods. Many museums and other places you may want to go to take photos don't want you bringing in a huge tripod and setting up in front of a piece of artwork (that is if they even allow photos). I have found that many places will allow monopods. I shoot a Canon 40D with the battery pack. I am able to use the 28-135mm f/3.5 USM with no problem in stability. I have not tried it with the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM but that is a lot of weight so I might not get that brave.The camera will screw right onto the monopod without a head and you can raise or lower it quickly. To stabalize the shot while using as a monopod I suggest placing your hand in (not all the way through)the provided strap so that your hand pulls down on the strap and gripping the well cushioned top section of the monopod. Another added benefit of using this piece is that it makes you look more professional and people will stay out of your way while you get the shot. For wedding/event photography, this is a must have.The light weight makes it easy to carry around and the quick setup will help when there is nothing to lean on to stabalize yourself. You will need to practice screwing the camera to the monopod if you don't intend on leaving it attached since the first few times it is a little difficult to begin threading the screw in. After a while you'll be an old pro at it.To muffle the sound the legs make while stored inside the monopod, try some rubber bands wrapped around the top and middle of the legs. If you want to get real fancy, you can buy velcro straps as well. You may have to cut them to length to make sure they fit inside with the legs.Happy shooting.
The Automatic Document Feeder did not work on the machine when I got it. I called HP Technical Support. They sent me a new ADF to install. New one didn't work. A Technician came to fix the problem which was in the circuit board. Everyone I talked to at HP were very nice and service was fast. Everything is working fine now.
I've had this camera for 2 years now. I bought it to replace an earlier version of the Kodak Easyshare that I loved. I was disappointed in this camera. The features are great & it is very easy to use, but if you take a lot of indoor photos, don't buy it. My indoor photos come out grainy & yellow at least 75% of the time. For outdoor photos, it is a good camera. The red eye correction in this camera is poor. With the red eye flash turned on, I still get red eye in almost every photo. Most of it can be corrected with software, but sometimes it won't correct & it is very time consuming.Overall, if you want a camera for low light situations, make sure you ask someone that has used it first. This time I went to a professional & asked for a good replacement. We went with the Nikon Coolpix S8100. I haven't used it yet, but the reviews look great.
I thought this bag would be a good fit for my Panasonic FZ-50 camera. If I only had to carry just the camera and a few small accessories, it would be okay. But with the battery charger, extra battery, the small manual (its a new camera and help is always needed)... the bag is crammed full making it difficult to get things out once they've been crammed in. The bag is very good quality and would be just perfect if just a bit larger.
I replaced the modem supplied by the cable company with this Best Data model. Installation was simple and one call to the cable company to give them the MAC address and Serial Number of the modem was all I needed to do to transfer my service to the new modem (although it took several hours for it to make it through the ATT cable system computers).I have had it in service for about 3 months, on line 24 hours a day without any disconnects or lockups. My download speeds are 1500 KBits/sec which is about twice what the old modem delivered.
I am not an expert on optics, but an entuciast photographer. This lens for the price paid are great. I am not an expert but the result of the photos are very good. The lens is very light and comes with all protection.
We bought this boom-box for our baby daughter to listen to music.The good:1. The sound quality... it's honestly fairly good. It's a cheep made-in-china boom box not an expensive McIntosh stereo system so keep things in perspective. The sound s clear with no hum or static. The speakers are not tinny so overall the sound is good.2. The CD player works even with our home made CD.3. It is very cute. Nice layout, and looks fun.4. Works well with 6-C sized rechargeable battery. It came with a detachable AC plug.5. Very nice size to move around. We use it outside by the pool and in her play room, then in the bathroom for bath-time (on batteries only). Our batteries our 4500mAh C-sized Ansmann NiMH rechargeable and there are six of them so it lasts about a week between charges.The not so good:1. CD skips sometimes if you are walking with it while it is playing.2. The volume dial in on the back which is a dumb place to put it. It should be in front.Overall if you want an inexpensive way to play music anywhere at anytime but this boom-box and get some rechargeable batteries.
If you have many slides laying around, this is a great and fast way to view them. My father took many slides over the years. There was a slide projector, but I couldn't get it to work. Did a search on line and came up with this gadget. I was able to view 10 carousels of slides in no time. A great item, works well and shipped quickly. Thank You!
So yeah this was my First Digital SLR and I would have to say there is no better place to start. Anyone with a serious interest in photography will love this camera. It's a high quality camera for the price, and it comes from what I would say is the best company in the Business. I love all Canon's products, and this one is no different. A truly amazing Camera.
My aunt has serious vision problems. We ordered this for her when her old keyboard began to malfunction.The white keyboard was a must. The large black letters are a great bonus.She is very very pleased with the product.Would recommend.
Got this Gem with the Black Friday Deal from Creative. This card is super! I am using it with Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers and the difference is amazing! I am surprised the PD hasn't shown up on my doorstep! Great for movies, videos and of course World of Warcraft! I used the website tutorial on how to set it up. Movie theater quality sound for $35!Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Refurbished
Kodak has pulled a quick one by improving the picture quality while reducing the zoom capability that the DC240 has. The DC240 is rated up to 117mm while the DC280 is only 60mm. Buy the DC240 and you will love the results, its a great camera.
Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel CoffeemakerI've given up on automatic drip coffee makers because they simply do not make the coffee hot enough for me, nor is the coffee that good tasting.This Presto brand 12 cup percolator is a very nice looking appliance, however the quality leaves much to be desired. Unfortunately, these are made in China, like everything else these days. They certainly know how to cut corners to save money and make a profit, but big deal!I found that the stem that holds the basket would not fit in place or stand up. I returned the unit for credit, which Amazon handled very promptly.I ended up being the winning bidder on a vintage, Regal brand Poly Perk electric percolator on EBAY, made in the USA! - I feel this is a far superior product, even if it is used. The Regal makes great HOT coffee.
I installed this card with two old IDE hard drives connected to it. It works fine so far. The read/write speed is pretty good (20-30MB/s).Here is some information for people having trouble with installation of this card:First try not to connect any IDE devices to the card before installing the driver. My system (Vista Home Premium) recognized the card immediately and installed the default driver. However, since this card has a RAID controller, the system automatically intalled the RAID version of the driver. I am not setting up RAID, so I uninstalled the device driver and re-installed the non-RAID driver manually. The chipset on this card is Silicon Image Sil-680. The appropriate drivers for different systems can be found on the chipset manufacturer's website. Use those drivers to install. The document and driver CD that came in the box are very poor and confusing. After installing the driver, if it still doesn't recognize your hard drive, check a few things. Take off the jumper on the hard drive. If you have two hard drives, try connect one to each IDE port on the card. Try re-insert the card into the PCI slot. These things helped me to get it work.
This item works great with my iPhone 3gs! MUCH cheaper than the other model and does the same thing! there is no voltage drop or increase!
I bought a Viewsonic E90FB in early 2005 because it was recommended by SharkeyExtreme.com. At first it worked fine, although I was afraid it was going to make the monitor shelf on my computer desk collapse due to its weight.However, after a game tried to set the monitor to a too-high refresh rate, the monitor began displaying ghostly vertical lines off to the side of onscreen objects. I called customer support and arranged to send the monitor back to have it replaced.To make a long story short, the replacement unit had the exact same problem, so I sent it back too. After the second and third replacement units developed the SAME problem, I began to sense an emerging pattern. So I bought a Samsung LCD and sold the Viewsonic to a friend. Shortly thereafter, my friend told me that the monitor had quit working entirely, so he gave it back to me and I sent it off to Viewsonic yet again.Seven months later, I received my latest replacement unit. So far it seems to be working all right. I use the term loosely, as top edge of the picture is crooked, and the image onscreen actually changes size when you open or close some programs. The case of the monitor is also obviously used, and has several cosmetic blemishes.Viewsonic is not going to get another penny of my money, and if this latest monitor develops problems I just may lodge a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.
I mostly agree with the other reviewers. My only complaint is that it can be a bit difficult to access the most commonly used functions on a given device if you have a longish list of commonly used functions. For example, even after customizing many buttons and menus, I still need to go two levels down to access some cable box commands. This is because I use a lot of the cable box (DVR) commands, and I just ran out of "hard" buttons, so I needed to use the "soft" buttons. It's a lot of pressing just to "swap" or skip back 15 seconds. The real cable remote is actually better suited, as there are just more buttons.I am still trying to get used to using this remote after two weeks. I am using it primarily for cable box and TV. When I am in a hurry, I find myself grabbing the original cable remote.Would I buy it again? Hmmmm.... probably not... but I don't regret getting it.... The backlight feature alone makes it worth the price.
I really am happy with my purchase. I take the train to work every day and often need them for concentrating or enjoying music. I had a girl next to me try them on and listen, because she had the Bose. She said, "Wow, pretty similar". For 1/3 the price.Thanks, Greg
This filter came with my Canon 70-200mm F/4 IS USM lens "FREE" from Amazon. First night I took few pictures of the moon.... guess what, the photo was not too bad but the flare was very bad like there were two moons. Well, what do you expect?..It was free! For the time being, I kept it attached to my lens as a protection. Will definitely buy another filter.
This sub surpised me when i turned it on it has nice rich bass like everyone said its steal at 99$ and it comes with Pre out cables Great SUB (Cant even turn it up all the way its that loud)
This has got to be the very best s.stl thermos I've ever owned. Still ice in it the next day after outside in 85 degree temperatures all day. I'd say the five year guarantee could be ten years & still you would never have to return it. One darn good thermos. I'd buy another one.
Battery had a small problem when trying to fit into the iBook but did insert and now works well. Battery life is unknown at this time but it does hold a charge good. Purchased thru Amazon.
I'm a radio DJ and quite the audiophile and wanted the vintage look of 70's/80's headphones combined with the outstanding Koss-quality sound. Well, I got the look, not so much the sound.Sadly, I really can't recommend these headphones. First off, they felt cheaply made. And you can't turn them up loudly without a lot of distortion and the sound isn't very crisp at all. The highs, mids and lows sound like they are all being squeezed through the same frequency, if that even makes any sense. There is very little separation of frequencies.I wanted a vintage look and great sound and got only the look. So, I returned them and went on Ebay and bought a pair of vintage Koss Pro4aaa's from the early 80's. They're made better, more rugged, and sound awesome. They are very punchy and look incredibly cool.
Love these! They don't slip out no matter how much I sweat. I have small ears and have had a hard time finding earphones that are comfortable and will stay in my ears. These are it. It took a few tries to figure out how they were most comfortable for me, but now that I have, I wouldn't wear anything else. I have comfortably worn them for up to a 2 hour run, and the sound quality is excellent.
I bought this when my Network Router went on the blink. Since I had a DSL Modem with a firewall, I didn't need another router and this product allowed me to connect 5 computers to the switch. Installation took about 5 minutes and I noticed an increase in speed right away. I recommend this product to someone that doesn't need a firewall.
I can't speak to the quality of the product but you should know that these stands are made specifically for Bose speakers and will not mount speakers with keyhole mounting brackets or 1/4"-20 mounting threads.
Cable arrived as promised and is perfect for connecting my PC to my audio receiver. The best price anywhere for a Monster Cable.
Very good lens for the money! I use it for motocross photography and video. It's somewhat soft but can be fixed pp.
I went to buy this same one at the store and they wanted crazy money for it...I found it here for a Great Price and fast shipping...I'll shop here again..
It arrived right on time. We used it right away & would order again. The cost per labrl is inexpensive.
Nice price for the the name brand product. Fast shipping. I would definitely order again.
Make sure you need this adapter and not the DVI-D adapter. My Dell Digital connector would not accept this. If I would have researched a bit I would have saved $6. Nothing against the adapter. Just not for me.
I use this to drive one 10" sub. It pushes harder than my 400watt audioban. You can go wrong with kicker. The card that came with it said it was 240 some watts.
Cable does not fit a Kodak C813 camera as stated in Amazon listing. The packaging doesn't list the C813, connector is too large; they could have read the package. This is just the generic Mini-B USB cable, not Kodak compatible. Now the hassles of a return. The only positive is quick shipping.
This is the perfect set of speakers to use on the road or on the deck at a summer house. Price was extremely good.
The tripod was everything we were looking for. We use it for our spotting scope. The legs are adjustable and tighten firmly into place.
Ok, when I bought this product online I thought I was buying a machine that would burn my digital videos from my camcorder unto a disk that I could play back on my dvd player. So far it hasn't done that. It will copy unto the disk and it will playback on my PC, but not on my dvd player. When I received the nero 6 software I didn't know I had to upgrade to the nero 7 in order to edit and copy my movies to a dvd.I guess I misunderstood what this recorder was for. It's not exactly what I wanted. Thank you.
This cable works with some caveats. Due to the thin gauge and lack of noise chokes, there is more signal degradation than the better quality cables. Yes digital is more immune to loss but it has its limits. A direct connection is fine, but if the signal goes through a switch, coupler (e.g. wall plate) or any other extension, pixel corruption occurs. This may manifest as sparkles throughout the picture or periodic dropouts. Price was insanely low so I didn't expect much. It doesn't work for my setup unfortunately, but if someone just needs a connection straight from a DVD to the TV, this would be ok.
The purchase process was very simple (I use one-click), delivery was quick and the tray works great. It was very simple to install, although I had to go to HP online to get instructions, since there were none shipped with the tray.
Had a hard time locating, after my search thought to look on Amazon and there it was, was great to locate. Should be thinking about checking there if Staples locally doesn't have
Don't listen to people who own iPods and write reviews like the previous ones to try and convince themselves that they got the better deal. The Zune is, like I said, very nice. It's extremely easy to use, the software is good, and battery life is good. I've been playing with it all day but had to stop so that I write this review to try to dispel the previous inaccurate and flat out dumb reviews. About the size: It's the same width, 0.3" taller, and 0.15" deeper. I'm ok with that seeing how as the screen on the Zune is 20% larger. The Zune has a built in FM tuner, the iPod does NOT. The Zune has wireless capabilities, the iPod does NOT. The ONLY thing the iPod has that I wish the Zune had is the scroll wheel. There aren't too many accessories out there for it yet, but once word gets around that it's a lot better than the iPod there will be a lot more and they'll be a lot easier to find. So don't listen to these bitter people who have recently spent the same amount on an inferior product.
I've been looking for a heavy duty bag that could hold all of my stuff. I have a Canon SX-20 that I have gradually added many filters, flashes, and other accessories to and I outgrew a total of three other bags.This one is heavy duty, somewhat water-resistant, and has lots of pockets. The shoulders trap is nice but open of the greatest features is the waist belt that can be hidden away when not needed. Wow, what a great idea! You can use one or the other, and in some cases while hiking with a heavy camera both.The clips are actually metal and the main pocket has both a heavy duty zipper as well as a clip. So if you want security zip it and clip it, if you want to be able to get the camera out quickly you can use just the clip. There's also a good overhanding flap around the cover so if you use neither the camera and equipment is protected from the elements at least.The nice big CANON logo on the front will shows off what you got in the case.It's a great bag, and I have no complaints about it. For those with larger cameras you're going to find less space available for your lenses of course.
This arrived super fast. less than 2 days after I ordered it. It is actually not a PNY memory card (it is some generic brand that I do not recognize), but I tested it out and so far it seems to work OK, so I'm not going to complain too much.
This remote filled my needs completed. I've tried models that were around [money] and they never worked will all my components. The RCA RCU810 remote works with my Maganavox TV, RCA VCR & DVD, Pioneer Digital Cable Box, and my Denon Receiver. I've never been able to get the Denon receiver to work with any remote. The nice thing about this remote is if a certain button doesn't work the way you want it, you can "overwrite" it by making it learn the button from your existing remote. It's awesome!
I ordered this item a few months ago. I waited until now to do the review for it to make sure I used it for a while before I said if I liked it or not. It is durable, soft, easy to use and secures the camera inside from scratching and from falling out. The color did not change with use. I am very happy with it.
I have NetGear wireless router that exposes a wireless G and wireless N network. I have never been able to connect to the wireless N network. I spent about a half a day with various customer service folks and eventually they wore me down by asking the same questions over and over, and I gave up. Moreover, my connection "drops" frequently, and rarely comes back after my computer goes to sleep for very long (day or two).I will eat the $60 that this adapter cost me and go buy something else.
I have this unit and the drive randomly turns on and off in the middle of writing to it. Not recommended!
This camera is great! Since it is the lower of the models it doesn't have as many features as some of the high models. This model requires a firewire hookup to a PC instead of the more common USB. It fits great in your hand and has great picture quality. I've been VERY happy with this camera and I would recommend it. (but if you want a few more small conveniences, maybe bump up to the next model...)
These cables are a very good value for your dollar. They preform as well as cables costing much more. I would highly recommend them for use in your home video setup.
The unit quit working after only one year. It's had a good life & good location and there is no good reason for it to break. Consider another brand so this does not happen to you.A 2nd issue, if you're still considering purchasing this product is the poor ergonomics on the remote control. It's too easy to press the "next scene" button when you're trying to fast forward. Not a great design.
The Samsung SyncMaster 151s is my first flat screen LCD monitor ever. It is very light, too. It's only about 9 pounds.From what I've seen here, I am very impressed with this monitor. The screen is very bright and sharp, and the colors are amazing. There is no ghosting or any dead pixels with this analog-only monitor. DVD movies, games, and the text look impressive with the SyncMaster 151s. Setting up the monitor was very easy.The buttons are funky. They look weird, and they are on the right side of the monitor, in a vertical fashion. The only thing this monitor doesn't have is a DVI connector, which would give you digital video. The base is slighty unsteady, also, but it's not a big issue at all.With the SyncMaster 151s, you get excellent service and support. Samsung's website also has the latest drivers, manuals, and product registration. You will receive a three-year warning (which also includes the backlight).Pros:Bright, sharp display with rich colors.Excellent tech support, with a warranty of three years.Wide viewing angles.Cons:Lacks DVI connector.Slightly unsteady base.Overall: 92%Conclusion: If you are looking into joining the flat screen LCD wagon, the SyncMaster 151s is the perfect monitor for you. Gamers will actually be impressed with the analog-only monitor. No ghosting, no washed-away colors, no dead pixels, no problems.
Ok - you're all set to record an interview. Your interviewer has one radio lapel mic and their subject has been mic'ed with your backup radio mic on a different frequency, but they have the mic way too close to their mouth and dwarf the interviewer. You have a stereo shotgun mic on your hotshoe mount for B-roll footage and you're ready to go.....Except for the fact you have 3 microphone sources and your camcorder has one stereo mic input - plus your two radio mics have different output levels causing one channel to clip occasionally as your two radio mics have unequal levels and you must unplug everything to use your shotgun stereo mic, which isn't easy to do with today's tiny cameras.That's where this comes in. There are 4 jacks and 3 sliders on this compact product just slightly bigger than a DV tape in its case.You have inputs 1 and 2 which are left and right mono inputs great for radio mics, each with their own amplitude slider to get your levels equalized and bring two separate mono sources to a stereo output. Input 3 is a stereo input for a stereo microphone that you might use in shooting b-roll footage. If you want to kill it from the interview mix, just slide the volume for mic 3 all the way down and its gone. You can also mix in some of the ambient sound with a touch of the 3rd slider.Sure it would be nice to have a mixing board on the back of your hand strap to manage audio, right? This is the only product I could find that even comes close. The next step is a 4 channel audio production set which dwarfs the size of most camcorders today. On the back of this case is a clip which can be rotated 90 degrees into 4 positions to clip onto anything and hold on tight.Since everything is passive and well shielded noise is not an issue, but be sure your mics are powered (most video cameras want separately powered mics anyways, even if it is a button cell in the mic case). The very low output from unpowered dynamic capsules won't do as well as a condenser mic with a button cell inside giving you 7mv RMS or so of output.The mixer comes with 2 cables, a mono-stereo and a stereo-stereo to connect it's 4th jack (stereo mic mix out) to your camera's stereo external mic in. All jacks are 3.5 mm, 1&2 are mono, 3&4 are stereo (with 4 being the mix output and 3 being the stereo mic in)This is a great accessory for anyone with more than one mic in use on a portable camera and at the price it's a very affordable solution for the convenience in setup it offers. If you have ever cursed that your camera doesn't have 3 mic-inputs with knobs for each, then this is the next best thing, and easier to use while shooting than the camera's controls.There is one really minor negative that won't affect most users - being a passive device not requiring a battery, this mixer will not output a signal higher than the input signals from your sources. If used with powered mics this is not a problem, but really low level outputs will be low level going into your camera. If you know you want to record a weak signal (say an electric guitar) you'll want a pre-amp to go on that signal. You can attenuate strong signals down with this to get equality.My unit stays with my 2 radio mics and receivers in their case and gets used every time I hook up external mics to my camera. It is a clean and lightweight solution to a messy cable problem in the field. I give it 5 stars because it handles most everything in an elegant simple manner with a minimum number of parts and is designed for today's smaller HD camcorders. Form definitely follows function in the product design.
Guess What, PC speakers are a great, very very cheap way to add rich sound to your TV and DVD system without a receiver. If you don't want a big hassle, you can vastly improve any stereo TV by adding $25 to $70 powered PC speakers. Go for the sub woofer. There are several brands available here on amazon. If you want rear speakers, especially if you have a DVD player, go for this system. This is a full blown surround sound system without all the expense. It has lots of wires, because it has 5 speakers plus a subwoofer. The reason the wire ends are bare is so you can add more wire for optimal placement of the rear speakers. Its not much more and makes a BIG difference.
My mounting position is at the ceiling and I wanted the speakers to angle down somewhat. I secured large cup hooks to the ceiling, about an inch from the wall, and hung the speakers from them. They angle down at about 15 degrees, with their lower edges resting against the wall. I was planning on adding padding where they touch the wall, but the they're heavy enough so I didn't need it.I'm giving these 5 stars, not because I'm claiming they're high quality speakers, but because they are exactly what they were advertised to be. I had a couple of difficult-to-tune dead spots in the weirdly shaped room where my 7.1 system is living. They don't come anywhere near the presence of the system's MC1 Magnepans, but not 1 person in 100 will be able to pick up on the difference (including me). These were perfect for the job, disappear into the ceiling and were inexpensive as well.
Great Product! I will definitely re-order when the time comes.I can sleep through the noise with these. Others failed.Just make sure the plugs are inserted properly.
It's a great bag. Not perfect though.Pros: Looks great, good design overall, the all weather cover is a nice touch. Also has a cloth inside to protect the LCD screen.Cons: Could use better protection on bottom and it can be a bit tight. You can fit 2 lenses and a camera with lens attatched but don't expect to put any other accessories anywhere on this.Conclusion: Great bag overall if your looking for something that'll hold a couple lenses and essentials but don't expect it to be a carry all.
We got this printer last night and it works wonderfully for our family. We needed something cheap but that worked well.
I think that this camera is great. I like that it is compact making it very easy to keep with you. The picture quality is great I have taken far shots and close-ups. The color from the pictures are so full. This camera has many features such as manually setting the AWB (auto white balance) or you can have the camera do it in the auto setting. I like the 3 minute video feature. Now nothing is perfect so this is what I don't like about the camera. First is you don't know how much battery life there is for the camera so best bet is to keep an extra battery available. I recommend getting the 256mb of memory the 16mb that comes with the camera is simply not enough. Also I don't like the switch on the camera that is used to go between still pictures, video, and replay/download. The switch moves to easily it should have a little more resistance. I like compact and quality prints, and many options this camera was for me.
Overall, I am quite pleased with the performance of this device. I had if for about 8 months, and aside from a couple of glitches, it has worked very well. I lost it a couple days ago, but bought another to replace it, which is nice since now they are much cheaper.The glitches may have more to do with user abuse than inherent problems. That said, this player is extremely rugged. I've dropped it several times, and it even spent about 10 minutes in the washing machine before I remembered I left it in my pocket. I dried it out in a desiccator at 98 degrees for a couple hours and it worked like new.The two glitches were minor, but worth mentioning. One is that if the battery was totally dead, simply plugging it into the USB port wouldn't charge it. I had to plug it in first, and then turn it on. It would send a signal to the computer that it was there, and then begin charging. It wasn't a big deal, but it took me a while to figure it out. The other problem was that sometimes when using the fast forward function the player would turn itself off. This might have been a side effect of the washing machine incident, but I'm pretty sure it happened before as well.Some nice features include that it charges very quickly and will run a long time on a single charge. The FM tuner and voice recorder functions are nice to have, but I rarely used them. Half a gig isn't much space, but I never found it to be insufficient since I mostly listen to radio shows and delete them after listening. The flash drive works well too for storing files.
I purchased this camera to add to my existing 6 camera home CCTV system which consist of a 240fps video capture card on a Intel Q6600 equipped CCTV computer.I purchased two of these units (not from Amazon though their price is better) and so far I had to replace 1 of them twice and the other once so I am dismayed at the long term durability as none have lasted longer than 4 months. Both are used outdoors and protected from the rain under my homes eave.Image resolution for this unit is higher than most cameras under $200 and the resulting image quality is pretty decent, however two of the biggest flaws are poor color and aforementioned durability. Color wise this camera really lacks compared to my less expensive cameras and in fact this camera resembles a B&W; camera most of the time even though it supposed to switch to night vision B&W; mode at night only. Green colors look nowhere like green and red does not resemble anything close to red. This has been with all 5 cameras of this brand and I have adjusted the various tone, brightness, and saturation levels to no avail. My other cameras which cost half have considerably better color output vs. this unit.The lens cover slips over the unit and works well and stays on even in windy conditions. The mount leaves little to be desired and I recommend some thread locker on the threads as they tend to come loose and as they are mounted over 20' up in the air it can be a hassle digging out my ladder.Night mode operates pretty well and can hit the entire cul de sac at night with only a street light illuminating the street. This would be the cameras saving grace however I am still on the hunt for another camera as replacing cameras up on the roof atop a 20' ladder is not what I call exciting or safe and so far I have had to do this 3 times above the installation.I emailed Lorex a few times on my concerns and have yet to receive a reply so as long as your expectations are not too high then you will not be disappointed with the company or product.I have since supplemented my system with a camera from Wisecomm which I much prefer and so far that unit has held up very nicely with real color reproduction.PROSGood resolutionNice lens coverGood resolutionCONSNot reliableVery poor color
THIS UNIT IS A GOOD VALUE WITH GREAT FEATURES AND SOUND FOR THE PRICE. IF YOU'RE LOOKING IN THIS PRICE RANGE, CHECK IT OUT. AS USUAL, JVC DELIVERS.
This is my 4th Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. First two were PS/2 models, which were passed down the food chain to kids. This is my 2nd 4000 model. The first was wrecked by a spilled cup of coffee (liquids are banned from within 3 feet of my desktop now). Unlike old-school keyboards, which you could literally run under a tap to clean out, any liquid pretty much kills electronic keyboards. Anyway, lesson learned, and my replacement was only $26, so I can't complain.This keyboard is sturdy and big. It doesn't move around the desktop. The built-in wrist rests are incredibly comfortable. I can type a million words a minute (or so it seems) on this thing, compared to hunt-and-peek index finger typing on a straight keyboard. Once you've gone natural, my friends, you can't go straight again.Not much else to say that hasn't been said already about this fabulous product. Microsoft makes great keyboards!
If you want to record onto this MD using the microphone or Line in, don't expect to be able to burn a standard CD after.Sony software doesn't allow you to copy once you have downloaded onto the MD.My band can't burn a concert because of this,It is a good sounding unit though.The headphones shown in pic don't come with the unit, only ear pieces with crap sound.
I have had this camera for quite some time and it still works. The only part of the camera that is not perfect is the slide on the back that turns the camera on. I am now having some trouble and have to slide it more than once sometimes to get it to turn on. The camera itself is a very good camera. HP is a good brand. I have been very pleased with this product.
I completely agree that this product greatly increases the heat of the computer. Is this a bad thing? Is it worth having a clean keyboard??This product DOES eliminate the yellow haze that takes over your white macbook in time.I don't notice any difference in closing the macbook.
very attractive. one of the strapes that hold the i pad in place covers the headphone jack, but undoing the one corner does not cause problems. it protects the i pad from damage. looks attractive and helps set your ipad apart from orthers. company sent promptly.
I bought the slingbox pro before an extended trip to various other countries. The box works great from inside my house on my internal network, but once you try from outside your house on the internet, its a pretty daunting experience, and I would expect 90% of the computer users out there would fail. Ive done a fair bit of internet reading now, and it appears that, while remote access works great for some people, MANY other people just cannot get internet viewing to work, even though they truly understand what they are doing. From what I have read, slingbox phone support is useless, and my one experience with them from home while I tried to get it to work confirmed that for me. They basically told me my network config was not supported by them, and that was it. The config they do support is pretty limited. Luckily I know enough about networking that I was able to reconfigure my existing network H/W and S/W to be a supported config (without buying any new hardware). Even that took some internet reading though to identify the problems.I understand networking pretty well, so I was able to completely reconfigure my LAN in my house to make it work from outside. *ONCE*.... now that I am overseas, it just doesnt work. The built in slingbox finder in the software could not find my box. Lucky I have a fixed IP and know what port I forwarded in my home LAN's router. I abandoned the "auto-slingbox-finder" and just manually entered the network info myself. Now the slingplayer S/W can find my slingbox, but it still does not work, even though it should. I truly dont understand why. I can connect to the box, but not stream any video or reconfigure it. It immdediately generates a totally useless error message saying it cannot connect. Similar to many stories I found on the web.My honest recommendation is that you should not buy this box unless you are willing to take the chance that you will never be able to use it over the internet. I wish there would have been a review like this for me to read before dropping the money for it. Maybe it will work, and maybe it wont. If it does, you are happy and set. If it doesnt, dont hold out hope that you will be able to get it to work... There are plenty of messages on the internet from network engineers who are out of ideas. Its really too bad, because the concept of the slingbox is absolutely great. If the company would just provide decent support to help users solve problems, it would probably work great too. Doesnnt really help when tech support just reads some totally unhelpful info from some book in front of them and has no clue about how the thing really works.
This may seem harsh but my 11 year old son assembled this product by himself in only 15 minutes. I've read reviews on other telescopes with similar complaints and tend to believe that the assembly problems are more user related then product related.Overall my son loves the telescope and although it is not the most powerful telescope it is worth the money for the learning experience and excitement that it has brought him.I would recommend this product to others...
I purchased this battery at Amazon because it was the best price anywhere. The battery arrived very quickly,charged up fast and works great. I'm VERY happy with all aspects of my purchase.
I purchased this unit appx. 2 weeks ago. I love it! So far... I chose this unit because my Archos Jukebox failed after 14 mos. (I was offered store credit for a different 1). I am here to praise this unit, with much reservation. It's perfect for me. Battery lasts 13 hrs. Holds about 400 songs, smaller than my flip phone. I bring it with me golfing, on sportbike rides &amp; sitting on my desk @ work plugged into my Sony desktop speaks ($25). I got the 2 year add-on warranty. I hope it lasts!
We got about 9 months out of this unit before it started having playback problems. It rapidly got worse after that, and it finally refused to accept any DVDs or CDs, regardless of whether those were recordable or not. So the whole unit suddenly became completely useless.Since not having extended warranty I figured it was too expensive to try to get it fixed.What I did is the following. When you open up the unit, the disc drive is in fact a standard PC IDE interfaced CD/DVD drive. So I took the old one out, and replaced it with another PC IDE CD/DVDRW drive that I had available. This is a fairly straightforward thing to do, as I believe most IDE interface units are a good enough fit.So now the DVD player works, and I'm even able to record to recordable DVDs in a similar manner as before. The only problem left is that for some reason I'm not able to play some commercial DVDs now. I haven't quite figured out what could be causing this, and it happens only with some latest DVD discs. Now I don't remember, and it is impossible to verify, if I already had the same problem before the DVD player went bad, i.e. if it came after the disc drive swap.
The cloth worked well on my laptop screen (quite dirty, with some dried on stuff) and one of my desktop monitors. A little moisture was needed for my other desktop screen to get some of the dried gunk off of it. Overall, it performed a little better than I was expecting.
I ordered these cables because they were cheap, the arrived looking good and working well. They also transmitted sound well. Very pleased.
My ipod is very cute.. I love it. I've rated it with 5 stars, still I'd like to point out couple of drawbacks.If you are going for ipod mini, pay some more money and get a 20 GB or 40 GB set. Because 4 GB will not be enough sometimes. If you are not comfortable in shipping online because of the taxes and shipping (which are imposed on 20 gb and 40 gb sets) go and buy from the nearest apple showroom.The mentionable drawback is in the itune software which you have to use for this. This can't arrange songs. The way to find out one song in your computer in much more easy than in finding in ipod. It arranges alphabetically. Since I have songs in three different languages, difficult for me to find out the exact song whoch one I want to listen at that very moment.Get a cover for your ipod, since it may get scratches. Buying the cover online is better.
Since purchasing the Sony HVLF1000 Flash for use on my DSCF707 camera I'm continually amazed at its capabilities.Bounce flash and fill-flash are wonderful. There's still some problems with red-eye, but that's always a problem when the flash is so close to the taking lens.Only one thing to watch or be careful with is in removing the flash from the camera. It comes off the accessory shoe a little quicker and easier than you'd imagine.Wonderful product with wonderful results.
Very laborious downloading proceedure for audio/visual codes. Unit was clumsy to operate, by the time you located the correct buttons to activate the desired functions the television or dvd player had reverted to sleep mode wiping out all your efforts and necessitating starting over. Screen was difficult to see and/or read- too dark, not enough backlighting or contrast. I had better and easier luck with a $10.00 panasonic remote than this expensive monster. I returned the unit.
It fits Canon EOS XSi with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, plus the EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens. Not much room is left in the main cabin (possibly for one or two filters?) The front pocket is large enough for a small digital camera (e.g. a Canon A95); side pockets are very small. Overall, the bag is large enough to hold my DSLR yet small and portable enough for casual city hunting.I have not have the chance to try the All Weather cover.
This is a great wireless keyboard. It is rf frequency and dosen't have the limitations that a ir keyboard has. I use it in my office media centers, and it works very well.
I got mine a few day's ago and to be honest I wish it had a status light on the front, but really I can't complain. It's a great unit. Installation time took less then 2 minuets.If you have the slightest technical ability you can assemble this product and get it working. The The ribbon cable and power wires went in easily with a simple fold in them and fairly easily.It comes with all the required parts to assemble and looks rather snazzy on my desk. Actually I'm thinking of mounting them inside my case and picking up a few more of these units. (I have a 4 port usb pci card that has the ports inside my case).
Domke F-6 Little Bit Smaller Bag (olive)After much research looking for a shoulder camera bag, I kept going back to this one and finally ordered one, and am glad I did. I wanted something comfortable to carry, and I can't imagine it can get any more so than this one offers. Very durable canvas that shapes to your gear and you, surprisingly light in weight, yet offers good protection for carrying around. I didn't want storage, I wanted portable, and this is without bulk. I got my Olympus E-500 with 40-150mm zoom, 14-45mm lens, lens hoods, batteries, filters, cleaning kit, notepad, even a small Canon PowerShot and still have some room in there left over. Could easily get a flash in, as well. Or maybe a sandwich? It's a working bag for on the go.The bottom has a sturdy pad, there's a 4-compartment insert that can be moved to either side or in the middle, and room for more if you worry about more protection. With my camera ready to go and at one end, I can loosen one clip and have access to it FAR easier than my other bag. The strap has anti-slip on one side that really keeps it on your shoulder, and is thick and comfy. The craftmanship is excellent, with superb stitching, heavy duty webbing, and a fabric that looks like it would withstand a lot of wear. One zippered front pocket just under the flap, another zippered pocket under the flap on the bag, and an open pocket along the back (great for slipping a lens cap into in a hurry). And the best part, it doesn't scream "I have an expensive camera in here to steal!" This is one low key bag. I bought the olive, which is a nice DARK color, and it looks great.I have a compact tripod that, after adjusting the main strap, I managed to slip into the two "holes" at either end, just above the bag. Perfect! The webbing along each end is also loose so you could hang things with a carabiner (water bottle, lens bag, ??).Very, very happy with this bag.
This vaccum has been great. as many others have said, it works very well for pet hair. My dog sheds constantly and when I vaccum my 2 bedroom condo, I have to empty the canister twice because it picks up so much hair. The hepa filter works great, you just have to remember to remove it if you use any powders like carpet fresh because it will ruin the filter.I don't know how people can compare this vaccum to the Dyson, the Dyson is twice as expensive, of course it will be better...that's like comparing a Mercedes to a Honda Civic. For the money, this is a GREAT vaccum cleaner.
I learned a hard lesson not having this on my lenses to start with.take the time to get one you will not regret it
The installation and ease of use was astounding. I was worried when I read some of the previous reviews but when I set it up I had no problems and absolutely love the camera with microphone. This makes life easier when my daughter is in the hospital and can't see her siblings or father for long periods of time so that she still gets daddy to read to her at night before bed. Thank you for an awesome camera and mic.
I bought the Lexar Compact Flash reader based on my esperience with its SmartMedia twin, and I wasn't disappointed. Plugged into machines running Windows ME and W2000 it rapidly set itself up and was ready to go in under a minute. One caution: If you're running Window ME make sure you've got all the latest updates. Early version of Windows ME had a serious bug that caused problems in reading from any USB attached drives or other storage devices.
Very good quality, great graphics.Can run world of warcraft at moderate settings, can play starcraft II on my old rig with this card. A good card for office work and middle level games.
Zire 21 is a terrific device for those of us who need a notepad, calendar and our address book... but not much else. After three years or so with a fancy VIIx, I stepped back to the Zire 21. Oh Joy. Simplicity and functionality again.My Palm Zire 21 is used in conjunction with an iBook and a DotMac account. Everything works together without incident.By analogy: I am a yacht captain and see the notebook as the &quot;yacht&quot; and the Palm as the &quot;dinghy.&quot; Without a good dinghy, one cannot get ashore to play.
I stumbled on the Olympus DS 30 when looking for a replacement for the DS 2 which was kind of a disappointment and ultimately I chucked it.No one had reviewed this model yet (it must be very new) so I was leery to purchase it. But I did and I'm very happy. I can't speak to the raw technical details of digital recorders, but for the laymen's purposes, this is a superior recorder for dictation and much more.For example, I recorded a flamenco concert last night with the DS 30 and even though the acoustics in the theater were poor, I have a very good recording which I easily downloaded into my itunes. It wasn't nothin' but a button to do, either. Very simple to use and to download. I may experiment with the podcasting features next.The design is much better than the DS 2. The controls are intuitive and I easily navigate from menu to menu whereas I said a little prayer before doing any maneuvers on the DS 2. The screen is bigger and much brighter than the DS 2.I was also leery about the stereo mike attachment. I thought it would compromise the compactness of the recorder. I was very happy to be wrong. Even with the attachment, the DS 30 was shorter and thinner than the DS 2. It's easily removable too. There's also a built-in mike so you don't have to use the stereo mike attachment if you'd rather not. But since it's so compact, there's no reason to remove it.Purchase this recorder with confidence. It's run a few laps around my expectations already.
I have really loved this new player. It's a great little player and perfect for use at school. Battery life is good and the sound is good as well. No complaints!
My wife has an older Toshiba A75-S206 oversized laptop that is known for overheating, and would regularly shut down within 30 minutes of start up, with bios overheat shutdown confirmed in bios / system health info. We responded to the two related recalls by Toshiba - the motherboard was recalled due to problems with overheating and smoking - the battery was recalled as some had even caught fire! But, even with these fixes and thorough cleaning it still triggered overheat cutoff. Propping it up helped, but it would still do a thermal shutdown within an hour. Toshiba didn't have any other solutions.I had some trepidations about ordering this cooler based on reviews - as this laptop is oversized and the two 50mm fans are on the bottom. However, after 48 hours of continuous use, no thermal (or other) shutdown! - And it is so quiet, my wife thought it just wasn't working, but it obviously was! It slides right into a large computer bag with the laptop and is very lightweight. I highly recommend it.
After 2 months of normal use, this product died. Nothing turned on anymore and wasn't even recognized in the USB plug. When it worked, it's volume was low, sound quality poor and cheaply designed. Do not waste your money on this junky product.
Within 15 minutes of first use it failed auto-scan and would only display: "Service Required." I send it back to Amazon for a replacement.
I've had my bad share working with hard drives and have had several crash in the past - that's why I want a RAID5 system, to keep my files safe if one drive crashes. I thought the Lacie drive looked interesting, since it is a hardware RAID and not a software RAID. There were no bad reviews, I guess since it is such a new product - so I bought it.First, the instructions for setup are poor. It does not tell you when to put the drives into the bays - one at a time with the unit on (like other systems) or all at once with the power off, or does it even make a difference? I choose to put them all in with the power off.Next, it took me an hour to figure out that I needed to be connected to the router with a cable and not my wireless connection to let the drive utility software even recognize the drive. Maybe this is common knowledge, but in the manual there is no mention of this and the instructions show how to connect the drive to the wireless router, but don't tell you to make sure you have a hard line from the computer to the router.The setup of the RAID5 was simple and went smooth, I had to review the instructions because it gives you some confusing choices for setup of two partitions, one for file sharing and one for computer backup. Being that I like using Norton Ghost for my backup and didn't want to mess with using their utility (it said I didn't need to install it to use the drive) I chose to use all the space available for sharing and use the sharing space for my backup - since I didn't use their software.I then proceeded to use notron ghost to backup my laptop to the Raid, after about 5 minutes I started getting errors. These included - Open failed, The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error, Device public appears to be offline, disconnected, or otherwise unavailable, Unable to write to file, Unable to set file size etc...So I thought ok, I'll recreate the RAID5 again, which I did. Turned everything off, and started again.This time I tried to copy a folder over to the drive with about 3GB of data. It started to copy and then told me the network drive was not available. So I ran the disk utility and tried to detect the drive, it would not show up. I tried rebooting the computer, it did not show up. I tried to turn it off via the power button on the drive, it would not turn off. So I pulled the plug on it, it turned off. :) (I know you should not pull the plug, but I was frustrated at that point after spending good cash for this thing)I turned the drive back on and it detected it, and some of my files were on the drive, so I tried to run Norton Ghost again (my backup program for the laptop) and turned the setting down to slow thinking that the data rate was too fast and was the problem over the network connection. Same thing, errors.I then tried to create a folder on the drive, and it told me it was disconnected.I then e-mailed Lacie, since they don't have a phone number for technical support (after you create a login name and password and register your product)One of the things I noticed is that two of the drive lights seemed to be off more than others. So Lacie's solution is for me to replace the drives that are not lighting up like the others with new drives and rebuild the raid and that will tell them if the controller port for that drive is at fault or if it is the drive.I don't know about you, but I'm not purchasing two new drives to see if that fixes the problem. This is going back to them. Wish I could find a good network storage solution, RAID5 without bulding if from scratch.Maybe I just got a bad one, but I've had problems with other drives (different models) from Lacie and won't be using them again. On one the fan went out, on the other it crashed and I lost data. Best of luck you and your search for network storage.
I bought this TV for my son. I kept complaining the the right speaker wouldn't not work. I checked it out and sure enough. It was not working. I played with the volume. I would turn it up to about level 25 on the volume and it would kick in and work. Turning the TV back down it would cut out. I bought the extended warranty at Best Buy so I am good, but I was wondering if this was a common theme with this TV. So I get on Amazon and what do you know, 3 reviews say the same thing with the speaker not working. This is a common theme. Do not buy this TV. I am taking mine back and getting something else.
THE PICTURE IS EVEN BETTER THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. IT WAS A LITTLE HARD TO OPERATE AT FIRST. BUT, I AM HAPPY WITH IT..YOU CAN'T BEAT IT FOR THE PRICE.
Nice product bought a set a few years ago and still going strong so I decided to add two more. Sounds great, fast shipping and great price.
Just bought a brand new one off eBay for about 375 bucks. Lovin it. Im getting rid of my original Dell FP17in. INterestingly, I am running both on a dual monitor card and the differences in clarity owing to the contract ratio are amazing. (I am cheating a bit because the old on is running off analog and this one has the DVI interface.)I love the fact that it has a 4 port USB hub on the monitor, as that helps me from having to fumble behind the desktop.Excellent reproduction of bright and dark colors. Love the fact that it can be rotated, but havent really used the feature much.Cons:- Not really a fault of the monitor, but several applications cant really take advantage of the wide aspect ratio hence its a waste of white space at times.Never thought Dell could make a decent cheap monitor to compete with Samsung, but they did it again.
The camera is very easy to install. However, in order to find the right spot for the receiver to get the best signal, you have to move the receiver around. When the cables that come with the cam are too short, you don't have much choice but move the TV along with the receiver or take the VCR out your TV shelf. It's too bad that I found no place to buy a longer digital and sound cable, neither on Swann's web site. Then finally I found a spot that get the best reception, my VCR that connects to the receiver with that provided short cable is 2 feet away from the TV shelf. Other than that, the picture is clear and sound is fine. Night vision is amazingly clear. Not a bad cam.
This camera was in WAY BETTER SHAPE then listed in description. It arrived quickly and was packed well. It was bought for my niece for a Christmas gift and I told her that if she did not want it, I would take it to replace my current camera. Thank you for allowing me to buy used something for my niece that I could have not even started to afford new.
Worked great having two monitors for XP, when I was in college. Much easier to work on papers while viewing research or outlines on one monitor, and writing a paper on the other.
Bought this a couple of weeks ago. Looked great at Fry's so splurged a little and bought it. Could not be happier. Elegant plain semi-flat black frame, looks pretty impressive just sitting on my desk. I'm not an expert but colors look great to me, type is clear and easy to read. Games are great with that 19&quot;. I do a lot of work at home, a lot of teleconferencing. Lots of space, I can watch netmeeting and at the same time read thru my emails. For me it was worth the extra money.
I have used this head on a 055XB tripod for the past few years without issue and until today, I would have recommended it.I was engaged in a busy day of shooting 9 models in three locations when I put my 7D with 24-70 f/2.8L on this head to test shoots my lighting of speed bikes against the waning sunset; I went to make a minor adjustment to the tripod height and slightly tilted the tripod forward when the 7D and lens spilled off and hit the pavement.I was certain I had securely locked it in and when I examined the tripod head, I noticed that the plate, although locked in, had a significant amount of room to wiggle around. I had never noticed this before so I kept examining the head and found a small screw beneath the locking mechanism that had become loose.Unfortunately it takes a very small allen key to tighten this screw so I wasn't able to tighten it while still on my shoot.Luckily, the only real damage to my camera was that the battery grip was partly smashed and the door on it will no longer stay closed. The 7D body appears to have suffered from only minor scratches and the lens which had the large hood on, seems to be ok so far. I'll keep my eye on the performance of both my camera and lens over the coming days to see if I have overlooked any damage or problems.Based on the fact that my expensive equipment came tumbling off of this tripod head despite being properly attached and locked in place, I certainly can NOT recommend it any longer.
Nearly a true plug-and-play device. Within a couple hours, I had this PC Card (and the Linksys Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router) running -- and was finally able to have true freedom with my Laptop. For internet access, no noticable degradation in speed is discernable when compared to a hard-wired connection to the cable modem. Intranet communication speed is limited, though.
first off, i was wary of purchasing this cable because of the very name: "cables to go." then, i was wary because of the cheap price. but after reading other reviews saying that insane cable shielding doesn't really matter since it's all digital, and seeing the outrageous prices of Monster Cables, I was more than willing to try this cable.Turns out, after using it for two weeks with my Sony HDMI DVD player and Sharp Aquos HDTV LCD, it works perfectly! So save yourself the extra money and buy a "no-name" HDMI cable...
This unit is horrible! If you buy it, you will be very sorry. There are so many other options out there. Why do I dislike this so much?1. The maps are old and outdated. They don't have so many streets that have been in existence for years. And if you want to get updated maps, Navman will charge you $100 for any new maps.2. The routes they tell you to take are terrible. You put in a destination and it will neither give you the shortest or fastest way to your location. Sometimes it tells you to turn off the main road and go through some random residential area, and then get back on the same road you were just on!?? It makes no sense!3. Terrible customer service. They are foreign and are of no help.Don't waste your time. I will never by a Navman again!
first off this IS NOT 18 gauge its more like 22 and its PURPLE but it works so im not complaining.
I've got discs with media code RICOHJPN-R01. Worked great at 4x in NEC-1100A, and at 8x in Liteon 851S w/hacked firmware. From what I read here most people got RITEK media code which is lower quality, so YMMV.
This is a 500mm f8 lens with a teleconverter: that equals 1000mm @ f16!!"Phoenix 1000mm f/8 Telephoto Lens with Mount for Canon EOS 30D 20D 5D Digital Rebel XT XTI & Film SLR Cameras"
The item was exactly what is was represented as being. The only difficulty was getting it to recognize that I was not located in the greater Los Angeles area and instead am on the east coast.
Well, since all the pros about this product have been advertise, i'll just go straight to the cons... I just brought this cd player and i have been more than satisfied with it... The thing that bothers me is that first, it takes pretty long to load a custom burned mp3 CD, about 8-10 seconds, and I'm not sure how many of you actually listen to music of another language, but I do know that chinese characters does not show up, it shows up as english symobls instead, although that's not my main concern. overall its an excellent player and very worth the money.
The Logitech Wilife outdoor cameras have a known defect (caps melting). They fail in about a year. This is due to the following four 1000uF caps: C26 C27 C31 C32. The initial was a10v cap then later releases were 16v. I replaced them with 25v. See Digikey part number UHE1E102MHD6. The caps are from Nichicon and are Aluminum Electrolytic. They are rated for 10,000 hours at 105 degrees C. The caps don't fit perfectly (the original are 8mm diameter versus 12.5mm that I put in) so insulate the leads and let them float above the circuit board.
When my CD player died last week, I decided that it was time to finally bite the bullet and buy an mp3 player, so I went out and bought a MicroPhoto. Based on the research I've done, it seems like a pretty good price for a device with this capacity. It's got an attractive blue neon glow, and it's small enough to fit in your hand. It's also small enough to fit in your back pocket, and the earbud wire is long enough to run it up your back (taping it in place along your spine with cloth first aid tape), secure one earbud at the nape of your neck under your collar, and put one earbud in one of your ears, taking care to hide it under your hair. I am not, of course, suggesting that anyone use the device in this way, especially not at work or in class. I'm just not that kind of person, or at least I'm not that kind of person when I'm writing reviews using my real name.Despite what some other reviewers have said, I don't find this player to be complicated at all. Installation is a snap, and ripping or transferring existing files onto the player is a breeze. When ripping, you have the option to rip only to the player and not to your computer, which my overloaded hard drive and I both appreciated. Navigation is also very straightforward, although use of the touchpad takes some getting used to. The touchpad is very, very sensitive, so if you put it in your pocket or use it when you're falling asleep, you'll probably want to use the lock function. It's very easy to inadvertantly pause or skip ahead, so I have mine locked most of the time anyway.It's decently-sized. Unless you want to be a walking encyclopedia of music, eight gigs should suit your needs quite well.This product has three main flaws, none of which are severe enough to keep you from buying it. The first one is that when the LED screen is lit, you can sometimes hear a strange hiss through the headphones. Luckily, the LED screen dims after about ten seconds of inactivity, and it's so high-pitched that some users may not even be able to hear it. It's not a huge deal, and if you listen to it with an FM transmitter or cassette adapter in your car, it's a non-issue. The second problem is that the battery seems to drain fairly quickly. That may be because I mainly use it in my car with a cassette adapter, and thus I usually have it on at full volume. The third problem is that you cannot listen to pictures and look at music at the same time. This is more of an annoyance than anything.Overall, this is an excellent player, and I highly reccomend it for new and experienced users alike. Its compatability with other subscription and paid music programs (like Napster, Rhapsody, etc.) makes it far superior to iPods, as iTunes has no such program. The iPod also doesn't have a radioactive blue glow. That's two strikes. Go against the grain (or go askew to the grain, at least) and get a MicroPhoto!
I installed this on my 5 year old mac pro and it work great. The software to use it is included in OS X so I suspect it would work with any Mac running that.I use this with notifyPro on my iphone to get Growl notifications without having to take it out of case, used mostly for SMS notification and response.
I was replacing a Denon carousel model that had a failed motor after only one year. The Yamaha is MUCH quieter, quicker transfer between discs and generally a better engineered unit.I use the player primarily for random play among 5 discs -- it is quiet, efficient and so far flawless.A best buy. My purchase confirms previous reviews of the quality of this unit.In addition the remote works quite well.
This tablet stand is incredible portable and versatil, made of sturdy plastic its very adaptable to any tablet size and flexible to any position you wish.
If you want to discover passion of the wold of photography don't try to jump to high at first.Theres a litle bit to learn,and go small and with the best.Buy rebel XTi,the wold smalest and ligthest DSLR.Its a litle imaging machine.If you are about to get serious into shooting pictures,just say cheese!The Rebel XTi 10.1MP will put white on your teeth.
What a wonderful clock radio. I bought one for my wife and decided I wanted my own just like it. We are both very happy with them.
This is a great piece of equipment. I have a WinXP box and I wanted to network a Win98 box, mainly to use the DSL connection. I think it took 5 minutes total for each. The CD does everything for you, you plug it in, and BAM!... you are connected. The USB wireless adapter was even easier to install on the Win98 machine. This is a great combo at an awesome price. I can't believe it took me so long to do this! It is simple, fast, and cheap... what more can you ask for?LinkSys was recommended to me by my companies network guys, and now I see why. Also, I have had no interference at all with my 2.4 ghz cordless phones. i was told that could be a potential problem.
After being disappointed with a pair of 30.00 sony earbuds, I bought these after reading the reviews. I just love this headset. Nice bass, comfortable. I wear these about 3-5 hours a day, and just love them
Do not buy the WRT54G, spend the extra $15 and get this model. The extra memory and flash make it well worth it, especially if you spend a lot of time online using different programs. The functionality of the system is superb and wasn't a problem to setup and get connected to the internet using Bellsouth/FastAccess DSL. This router connects up my 3 PC's, 2 laptops, and an xBox without any issues.If using this router and you are technically minded I recommend installed DD-WRT firmware as it's advanced feature set is great and loosens the restrictions some of the settings of the Linksys firmware.
Don't let people fool you into thinking you need a thousand watts of amp pushing 4 giant subs for your home theater.My living room is 12x18 feet. The sub is a single Polk CSW100, built into the wall. This little BASH amp is built into the wall of the A/V closet, out of the way and very neat looking. These amps produce much less heat than traditional designs so you can just flush-mount one right in your wall! After all, they're designed to mount in an enclosure and sink their heat to the outside (the front of the amp).Anyway, my setup sounds fantastic. There is a nice 'feel' watching TV and most movies, and if I toss in an action movie or a Metallica CD, I can rattle the whole house with clear, thunderous bass. Honestly, the bass becomes overwhelming and actually annoying long before I can hear any distortion.I give this amp a hearty endorsement for the performance, price, and clean installation.
I agree with the earlier review. If you haven't investigated the free extended warranties offered by many different credit card companies it is definitely worth your time. I find AMEX to be invaluable for large electronics purchases.
Bought this to replace an old style Thermos that cracked the glass liner.What a great container. Keeps coffee hot from one morning to the next. It may not be steamy hot 24 hours later, but it certainly is not cold.I have not used this for any cold beverages as it acts as my primary coffee source throughout the day.This product is well made, doesn't leak, holds ALOT and keeps the contents hot. The carrying strap is a huge help, but do yourself a favor, when rinsing out the Thermos, don't forget to remove the strap to avoid soaking it. Not that I am admitting to doing that, I'm just saying it might happen - LOL (ok, I did it - twice)!Recommended highly!!
The delivery was fast and the price was cheaper than anywhere local.They have been working fine since I put them in the phone.Thanks Mike
2 complaints: first, this thing comes in one of those plastic cases that are nearly impossible to open without cutting yourself...only to find out when you DO open it, you've cut through the instructions book.Second, it lists many brands that it supports on the back of the package (in our case CyberHome) that are really NOT supported (upon looking through our newly taped together instructions manual, CyberHome is not listed where they give the codes)! So then we used their alternate method for finding codes not listed. Didnt work. So dont trust their claims that this thing has a huge code library. Obviously it doesnt, and obviously they have no problem with false advertising...who knows what else they claim this thing will do, but it doesnt? So dont let your team spirit get in the way of a getting something that actually will work for you!
so far for a month this item had worked perfectly!!!
I recently purchased and installed this unit under a corner cabinet in the kitchen.. The fit was fine. The only disappointment I have is with with LCD screen and the adjustments. Most LCD screens are non-reflective. This one is not, and is affected by sunlight coming in the windows. This is not typical of a Sony Product, and is the reason I did not give it 5 stars. The screen drop-down feature works well, as it allows you to move it up and out of the way when not in use.
I bought this for an upcoming trip overseas where I will be meeting family for the first time. Since my mother is elderly, I thought it would be nice to take some short videos for her. I did not want to schlep a huge video camera in my baggage so I thought this would be the perfect size. The pictures are pretty good--not top shelf, but adequate. When panning across a scene do it slowly as it tends to blur if you move too quickly.Views well on a TV set with the enclosed cables. Battery life seems to be very good. I have not replaced the batteries yet. The microphone is extremely sensitive and will pick up anything you, the camera operator will say--even your breathing! So keep in mind to hold the camera a little away from your face when you are recording! And don't talk under your breath as it will pick it up! Other than that, it's a totally cool little unit.
We left our mount in a rental car when we went on a trip. Using GPS without a mount can be done but is not ideal. We replaced the mount with this one and have been compleltely satisfied. It makes navigation easier.
Takes great pictures underwater, or even above water with the case on. I almost bought another camera to use just for underwater, but I am glad I got the case instead. A friend had the olympus cameraOlympus Stylus 1030SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Wide Angle Zoom (Black)that is waterproof to 33ft and I had my Lumix taking the same pictures, and mine turned out far better in every situation. Cant say enough about having a higher quality lens, it really made a big difference. I do think the price is far too high for just a case, although it is made very nice.
Base is made of fiberboard and is left unfinished on the bottom and therefore the base warps and the unit will no longer cut properly.
These are the first headphones I spent more than $100 on, so I can't compare them to others, but I love them. People say you should let them break in for a while before they sound their best, so I've left them plugged into my amp all week while watching TV; they sound a bit better (even though they were very good out of the box) and I expect they'll improve after a bit more burn-in as well as after I get the Cardas upgraded cables.The only word of caution on these is that, since they are open cans, they may not be the best in quiet environments as everyone will hear what you're hearing or extremely noisy environments as they won't block out the sounds. They are perfect when you're home and want to crank up the sound without having the neighbors call the cops. I even hear subtle sounds that I seem to miss when listening with my surround system. These would also be good for someone who has a bit of a hearing problem: they can wear the cans while everyone listens with the speakers.If you'll be in crowds & noisy areas (office, planes, subway, etc) you should look at closed headphones, otherwise these are great. They're light for their size, comfortable, and sound fantastic.
I took someones advice and just loaded the drivers and used media player 10, and it worked flawlessly. I have loaded the drivers on two computers and everything went smooth and clean. I think the sound is great when using radio shacks small headphones, and the earbuds are also very good, but I don't like earbuds personaly. I bought the player on sale after considering a ipod. This player is at least equal to the pod which I believe is 50% hype. Buy it and load the drivers only. When you insert the cd the driver option is easy to use.
I have the wide angle lens which also includes a macro lens and only cost 29. This telephoto lens is way too expensive and just doesn't work.First of all, it was not clear to me that you couldn't attach this lens and change the zoom at all. It only works if the camera is fully zoomed. Looking back now, I see this is kind of obvious because the tube is so long, but the impact is that you can't easily switch from one type of shot to another. Imagine you are shooting a football game, and you wanted to switch from a close up of the quarter back to a wider shot of the whole team. This lens represents a full zoom, so you have to take the whole lens off if you want to take different kinds of shots. Now I guess that's just part of the deal, and one of the limitations of this kind of camera. So I thought I could get past that if the lens actually worked really well, but it is totally blurry, and refuses to focus.Totally not worth itUpdate:I tried to use this again in brighter conditions, and after cleaning the lenses really well, but it still would not focus. I wanted to throw it against the wall
I replaced a cassette adapter that had served me for years but died. This device sounds as good as my original and hasn't given me any indications that it won't last just as long.
The product is a life saver if you want to get away from printing maps and if you want to never worry about not finding your way around. Here is a summary:What I like:1. Ease of use - quite straightforward, very driver friendly2. Options - inserting mid-points in your route, changing the view of the map, so you can browse it3. Hotels, bars, etc - extremely helpful to be able to find hotels and bars when you are traveling4. Screen - big and readableWhat I don't like:1. Updates - this is not an issue with the product per se, but rather with Garmin. The updates for the maps are quite expensive.2. Holder - broke soon after I bought it. The new one form Garmin is so lame that now I can't put it on my windshield AND have the antena in the best position for receiving signal? Garmin designers - do you try to coordinate your products ever?Overall, it is a good product, but there is a lot to be desired from Garmin.
I have owned an Olympus digital C2100UZ for about 18 months. It is without a doubt the best camera I have ever used. It has traveled with me to many parts of the world.The best feature is the 10X optical zoom. I like taking photos of poeple and especially portrait photos. With the above camera it is possible for me to stand accross a room and take many portrait photos. Recently in Southern Africa I was taking portrait photos of lions and other wild animals.It is a great all-around camera and does everything an amature photographer, like me, can expect.
this was a good buy got free shiping it fit perfect in my 04 350z even the wires are allready stiped ..
the product was delivered on time. The mount was very easy to install and solid. One of the things most appealing was the fact it was made in the usa. The price was more than others but quality was well worth it.
You can tell this keyboard will last a while. It is heavy, solid, & well engineered. Many reviews I have read focus on the choice of backlit colors but I don't honestly pay that much attention. Useful in the early morning when the lights in the room are low but that's about it. It is a wired keyboard so that is one less thing to fail. Over the past 35 years I have used a lot of keyboards and don't honestly remember most of them. This one sort of reminds me of the VT52 which was probably my favorite. From what I can tell this one will last across a number of machines and will therefore justify its cost. Now if I could only figure out what to do with the 2 windows buttons on the keyboard...
Just upgraded from a 60GB iPod photo to the 160GB classic for extra space and video capability. Overall I am very impressed with the size (smaller than the 60GB!) and solid feel of this unit, and like the aluminum face (much less likely to scratch). The screen is very bright, and the picture clear. I am very impressed with video playback - image is good and frame rate is excellent.I had to send my first unit back as the hard drive audibly squeaked when accessing the drive (as in someone else could hear it from across the room) although that unit seemed to work OK. My second unit does not have this problem and is completely quiet - so if you have a squeaky iPod (there are several reports I found out there) this is NOT normal.Software version is 1.0.2. I have 12,000 songs on it now. I do not experience the menu lagging problem when scrolling through my music in the list views that others have reported here - so I think that the newer software version has tamed that a bit. Cover flow seems to work very well - of course if you zip through it as quickly as you can the unit can't keep up, but at moderate viewable speeds I've had no problems with lagging or having to wait for the ipod to load covers. The click wheel is more sensitive than prior versions though and I do find it a bit difficult to land on the exact setting I want to the first time - usually skip down 1 song lower than I wanted to go then when going back it goes up 2 songs - I can see how this can be a bit frustrating and wasn't a problem with the last iPod - if there was a sensitivity option on the click wheel I would definitely tone it down. Also, there are regular times when I just start a song and go to adjust the volume immediately but there is a 1-2 second delay while the drive is still buffering that the click wheel is inactive and doesn't work - this is quite annoying but guess I will adapt to it.The short of this paragraph is I can NOT tell a difference in sound quality between the new 160Gb classic and my old 60GB iPod photo (4th generation) using headphones. I found NO difference between the two on Bose headphones, sony headphones, or my Rotel surround system at home other than the volume...The audible max volume on the 160 is actually a bit louder than my 60GB model and when you turn the volume up to a point louder than the 60 GB it makes the clipped portions of the recording (usually on the base end of the spectrum) more pronounced/hummy/distorted - but the sound artifacts are there on the 60GB, but less noticeable because I can't turn the volume up anymore.As for the menu system I find the new graphical interface a nice upgrade from the iPod photo, and this is just a matter of preference for me. It would have been nice if Apple gave the user more control over how the menus appear so we could all customize to taste but it is what it it.Overall I'm happy with the upgrade, the interface, the sound quality, the screen, and the size. The only cons for me are the very sensitive click wheel that does make it difficult to land exactly on the option you want to highlight (but may just be a matter of time to learn).
This is a great accessory for car travel. Yes, you lose some sound quality compared to a CD, but you'll hear this only if you're using it on home audio equipment or parked in your driveway. In the car, engine and wind noise easily cover any loss of sound quality.We just returned from a 2000 mile road trip and the iTrip was wonderful. In rual areas there's no problem at all. If you approach an area that uses your chosen frequency, you'll start hearing static and eventually the radio station will take over. All you have to do is find a channel with no signal and retune the iTrip. Granted its sometimes difficult to find a station if you're in a large city, but we were always able to find something that worked. My only reason for four stars vs 5 was that it took some practice to learn how to change stations. There were a few instances that I thought the thing simply didn't work when I had not tuned it correctly. Unfortunately it was sometimes difficult to see that I hadn't tuned it right. Here's how we eventually figured it out...you find a station with static. Using the iTrips instructions for tuning you select that station. If the static doesn't clear up in about few seconds after tuning the iTrip, you probably didn't tune it correctly. A digital indicator on the iTrip itself would be nice, but then again that would probably dictate a $50 price tag.Considering the price paid, I'm very happy with the product.
I was really hesitant to purchase this because there were no reviews and I thought 204 inch was a simple misprint that can make a very big difference.Also, the picture looked like a car antenna cable extension, but what if it was for a CB or a different type of antenna? Or what if it wasn't for a car?I took one for the team and am very happy with this product.I needed a car antenna extension because the universal car antenna that I had purchased didn't have a cable that would reach the interior of my car, due to how I wanted to route everything safely and without pinching or getting burned, etc. etc.I saw some other car antenna extensions on Amazon and again, didn't want to come up short. I saw this one and thought, there's no way that really says 204 inches. I took the gamble and when this arrived, indeed it is 204 inches in length or 17 feet!So hopefully you find this review and it answers all of your questions on if this is the right product for you. This 204 inch/17 foot car antenna extension allowed me to easily route and connect the car antenna plug from my car radio to my universal car antenna I had mounted. Relatively cheap price and works great!
I am a regular PC user, who spends 4-8 hours per work day on my computer. I experienced repetitive-use-injury tingling in my wrist after using a "regular" mouse for years, but once I purchased this one, the tingling and night-time numbness went away! However, I am very sad to say that this mouse "died" after 7 months. It is a bit too pricey to be so "disposable." Terrible.
Read the reviews below and I have to agree... once you use this adapter and a hight capacity SM card, you'll toss all those annoying, low capacity floppies away!! Works great!
I bought these primarily for a speaker that had a headphone jack (neccessary for listening to streaming music online late at night). What I didn't anticipate was the extraordinary bass reproduction from a two piece system. Right now I am listening to a Beethoven Cello Sonata, and the bass tones from the cello are felt in my chest! I am amazed because I thought I would need a subwoofer to get realistic bass. Quite simply, I feel as if sitting right next to the cellist. For the price this is well worth every penny. And the headphone jack is a nice bonus that a lot of speaker systems don't have.
Mine was working fine until I had to replace the carbon film the first time. Then the 1-year old unit simply quitted working. Normally I am quite good at figuring out mechanical problems by myself. Not this one.Then I found out there are unlimited supply of Remanufactured Brother 1270E fax machines. How could so many units need to be repaired?I am a non-Japanese Asian who likes Japanese quality stuff. This model ruins my confidence in Japanese product.
The zoom speed on this camera is tops of all the cameras I have and the software pkg is 10 times better and compatible to all MS systems softwares I have never had so much fun taking pics for my self this camera is the bomb.
first, it won't open fully, and you need to force it to keep it open. second, it had not even been a week when one of the two packs tore off. by pack im referring to things you put the cd's in.
These tweeters look really good in my Honda. They mount perfectly, they also sound really good running threw my 400w amp Thank u!
Anyone that actually takes photographs knows that you should protect your lens, and tiffen filters do a great job, such as this one.
I rec'd this item and was looking forward to streamlining the tangle of cords that can easy turn the back of a computer into an octopus. I am happy with how the cords are, I am disappointed with the degredation of signal to my monitor. My fonts are noticeably blurry..not blurry enough to be anywhere near unreadable. However blurry enough to be annoying to the eye, especially on an flat-panel monitor where it used to be very crisp. My specs: Dell computer with Dell flat-panel...so good quality stuff. If anyone has any suggestions for making the font crisper, please let me know.
This cable is the highest quality coaxial cable I've ever owned. I didn't see where it said anything about what brand this cable is. So was expecting some cheap generic brand but to my surprise I got a RCA cable. I have both comcast cable tv and a tv antenna. I bought this cable to hook up to the TV antenna. I'm not sure if its the cable or something else but it seems the channels on my TV antenna with this cable are better picture quality than the channels I get with comcast thats hooked up to a older coaxial cable. Overall this is a great quality cable, and will probably give me years of use.(knock on wood)
you can use this 'portable cd player' only on your desk. you cannot bring with you. if you do sound skips and door opens! please do not consider this as 'portable' literaly. advantage of this cd player is its low cost. as long as you use it on your desk it works. i have been using this about 7 months without any trouble. only funny thing is the door opens sometimes when i play a cd. it will not hurt cd so do not worry.
Had this bag for several months now, and it's a great bag to hold all my SLR gear.The one annoyance is the very visible Canon logo on the back which I'm afraid would serve as a 'steal me' sign. Was able to remove it, but took a little work since it is attached to a small metal plate behind a layer of fabric. The side stitched logo is easy to darken with a black sharpie.
This is the exact same quick release plate that comes with the Slik AMT titanium tripod. The picture doesn't show it with cork, which was a little confusing.. but rest assured, it's what you're looking for!
It actually does 99% what a more expensive one will doit beebs when it detect a RF signalIf you want to spend more money go ahead, but does so much for so little.must have in any careven if you don't usually drive fast, it will remind to check your speed when you come close to a speed camera or trap.
This product worked great if I unplugged my wireless computer network. It did not work acceptably when the computer network was turned on, which happens to be all the time.
TDK manufactures excellent 90 minute cassette tapes for all purpose general recording. As long as you have the right kind of equipment, these tapes record the sounds of record albums, radio shows, CD-Rs, people talking and more. These tapes have 90 minutes worth of blank recording tapes on them so there are 45 blank minutes for recording on each side. The features of this tape make it good for recording lectures and music using standard, less expensive home stereo equipment. The tape playback sound will work well in any basic tape deck including the one in your car.In addition, the tapes allow you hours upon hours of listening enjoyment because you can record over them many times; and they take up very little room so they're easy to carry around with you.Unfortunately, these tapes cannot produce the same quality recording reproduction as a digitalized copy would give you. This means that if, hypothetically, you were to copy a CD-R onto another CD-R instead of a TDK cassette tape, the quality of the sound on the CD-R copy would be sharper and clearer with less background noise than a TDK cassette tape or any other brand of cassette tape could give you. TDK does manufacture higher quality cassette tapes including the SA; and these are very good tapes for recording music. Nevertheless, they still aren't the same as a digitized recording on CD-R or CD-RW. Moreover, cassette tapes can break if not handled with care. They can also break if used a few too many times, too. Therefore, I recommend that any important recorded material should be copied onto another blank tape and then keep that second tape in a safe place to use as a backup. These shortcomings frustrate me and therefore I will have to take off one star to make this a four star review.The tapes have small pieces of plastic on the narrow top of each cassette which you can punch out easily so that accidental recording over an existing recording is impossible. If you do wish to record over an original recording then you can merely place a small amount of regular tape over the hole. The cassette tape is now ready to record a fresh recording.Overall, TDK makes a great choice when you want reliable cassette tapes to record music, the radio, people talking or anything you wish to record. I have used this brand for decades and I cannot think of any major complaints. I highly recommend TDK normal bias 90 minute cassette tapes for you to use when you need to record something onto a tape
I just got this player today, it's my second COWON product, and as always, they go beyond the limit. This tiny player sounds amazing, has a variety of sound effects and settings, BBE, Equalizer, Mach3Bass, MP Enhancement, 3D Surround. I had the iAudio 5 before, but I broke it while biking, I decided to try this U2 and it has blown me away. The package includes a small USB adapter which is a nice touch, you can carry it with your keys and gives you an "on the run" capability, so you don't have to carry the USB cable around. The sporty case fits in place like a glove with openings for all the controls, USB, etc. The sofware included could NOT be any easier to use. It's simply a click and transfer method, it also converts files from CD, WMA and WAV to MP3,and MP3 to WMA. The player also has direct line recording, FM radio recording and voice recording.My wife has a Nano, and it falls short compared to the U2 in sound, ease of use and price. You can't beat it. Buy the iAudio U2 and you won't be sorry.
This set up has already saved us from a dead main battery. Separates the secondary (stereo power) battery and saves a call for a jump.I think we need one for our other show car too!
Just as I have come to expect, Maxell is still #1. I have been a Maxell fan for years, considering that I used to sell their products. They were the best then, and are the best now. Matched with my new Pioneer DVD writer, it's an awesome combination.
I ordered several of these for Christmas gifts... it's the perfect answer for the digital photo age. Now when Grandma wants to show off the new child wonder, there are the most recent photos on her keychain. It was fairly easy to upload the photos and they look fine. Not FABULOUS but fine. It serves the purpose and makes people happy at a really reasonable price.
I purchased this when I purchased my camera so I didn't really realize the speed that this card writes. Then, I purchased a SanDisk and it is painfully slow compared to this card. Still, looking for more speed, I was convinced to purchases the Lexar 12x. The Viking is still faster. I wish I had purchased another Viking and will do, next time I need a new card.
Trips seem shorter! Driving is fun again. Works well right out of the box. When it suggests the fastest route, it wants to take you "out of the way" at times. However, when you proceed an alternate route that you know best, it recalculates quickly. It also seems to "learn" the preferred route and will use it on a return trip. This is the best purchase I have made in a long time! The Bluetooth capability makes this a slam dunk!
I have received the product in a timely manor. I have installed and have been using the product for a few days. no problems so far.
Works well with my daughter's HP notebook. Seems sturdy and adequately padded
After many years of a drip coffeemaker, my mother announced she really liked the percolator style coffeepot. I checked online and found the Presto had the best reviews, so we bought it for her for Christmas and she loves it.
I have this router installed in my morothome, tied into a Starband satellite internet system. It was easy to set up, andallows both my wife and I to use our computers at the same time without a hitch.
I bought this service contract as a package deal with a remanufactured dyson vacuum.Luckily, the service contract company never sent the service contract, so I had to spent extra time to give them all my information again. After some back and forth, a new rep at the company told me:"If this is a refurbished item, we do not cover refurbished items under the service contract. The reason is, per the terms and conditions of the contract items that are not covered by an original manufacturer warranty, or products sold second hand or "as-is" would not be covered by the service contract."If you bought this for a refurbished/remanufactured item, get a refund. You're paying for nothing. I've alerted Amazon headquarters, not sure if they have done anything thing about it.
This ink was suggested for the Canon MP460, It was the wrong ink when I finally received.
I replaced a twenty year old antenna with this one and lost channels. One was a close high powered major station. I had to buy an antenna amplifier to get back my lost channels. I have not seen any increase in picture quality with this one and it has a smaller pick-up window then the 20 year old. I constantly have to tweak the rotor to get the channel back in.It's only UHF so I thought it would be stronger and more focused for that frequency, it's not. I miss my Canadian channels too, I know they are VHF and will not switch over until 2011... But, I cut off the UHF from my old antenna, mounted on my backyard cabin and pull in those Canadian channels crystal clear.This antenna may look high-tech but, you could get better reception with rabbit-ears.
I live in an area with a lot of high rises and the Roadmate 300 easially directs me where I want to go! I also purchased the antenna you mount on the roof which helped it aquire the signal faster, and I get blue (the stroingest signal ) almost all the time! I think its worth the extra $60 to get the roof antena. I did not have to download any maps from my computer as I purchased the SD card for my area. The voice navigation is verry acurate (within a block always), quick and easy to understand! The touch screen is very easy to use and works well all the time! The re-built one came with the latest firmware which is good to have. This machine rocks!
The iPod Mini is SWEET! Regular iPods are small, but this thing is tiny! It is easy to use and holds plenty of songs for my needs. The sync option with iTunes is great! The new scroll wheel is a vast improvement on the older version. The Mini has also replaced the need to carry around CDs in my car.But forget all that, the Mini is just plain cool. It looks cool; it sounds cool; it even feels cool in your hand. I love technology and I would consider this my favorite purchase in the last year or two.Be the envy of all your friends and buy the iPod Mini. It is worth every penny.
When rollers become dried out, your scanner can keep going by replacing the rollers. These work well.
Wish I would have bought this years ago. Great for tripod shots where I used to have to set the timer in hopes of not shaking the camera. Nikon should have included this based on how cheap the product is to buy after market.
This filter has thick edges and can cause Vignetting, otherwise a nice filter. Used on my Konica-Minolta A-5 point and shoot.
Neither the european style plug on the cable coming out of the box nor the adapter for US style plugs had a "third" pin for the case ground. Therefore the metal transfomer box and whatever you are electrifying (likely yourself with this POJ) will not have a case ground, a major safety issue. Because it is truly unsafe to use as is I can not give this a low enough rating. I'm not an electrician, but I've got a minor in electronics and have worked under an electrician in the past and I can tell you it is truly scary to have an AC transformer in an ungrounded metal box. There is a reason why this device is not UL approved, and that is because it IS NOT SAFE.So I cut the cable and installed a 3 prong plug and it took a 375 watt load for about 5 hours before the whole place smelled of ozone and the case was too hot to touch. I tossed it in the trash and bought something UL listed and made in the USA.
I got this for my girlfriend so she can listen to music on her phone in the car. It works well and there's very minimal static (which I'm sure can be reduced to no static if you find the right station). It was very easy to hook up and works instantly, just make sure you know the Bluetooth connection code is 0000.The reason I'm giving 4 stars is I went to unplug it and it was very hard to get out of the port. I was being as easy as I could with it and the face of the device broke off from the plug. Luckily the pieces were made to come apart and, although it was hard to get back together, I fixed it and it works just fine now. I just don't plan on unplugging it again unless I'm very careful and use the plug itself to pull it out.
At first I was skeptical because It was used. But i was wrong it works fine, and is really cheap for the size. Definitely worth it.
I've wanted to purchase a pair of binoculars for a couple of years, but kept putting it off because I figured I'd have to dump at least $300 on a quality pair. I wanted something compact, good quality, and affordable. Not exactly an easy order. But after reading the reviews for these bins, I figured I'd give them a try. All I can say is wow. These are exactly what I was looking for. They provide a very crisp image at the lower magnification levels. And even at 24x, although usually impractical, they are a lot of fun. I find it easy to focus and change the zoom level with one hand which is a plus. For general purpose viewing, these are fantastic binoculars. The bins shipped with a black velcro-flap carrying case with a belt loop on the back, and a small carrying strap that you can attach to your bins.** UPDATE ** I've owned these bins for about 5 years now and they are still just like new. Despite frequent use, I am amazed at how well they have remained in tip top shape. None of the moving parts have become loose or worn. All of the optics are still just as crisp and clear as the day I bought them, and not once have I had a problem with condensation. So... five years later I can still claim that these are amazing binoculars that are very well made and are of great value.
I bought one of these about four years ago from a surplus reseller. Installed XP Pro and Office 03.All ran great for -- well, four years. Admittedly, I abused the hell out of this unit. I more than deserved the failure, and was not surprised when it happened.Reasons this ThinkPad is great:-- Tough (as mentioned above).-- Designed for WAY more ram than other computers sold at the time of its manufacture.-- Display gives a clear, sharp image.-- File download matrix available at Lenovo.com -- all the drivers you'll ever need to restore this to factory functionality.-- Bullet-proof (unless you "attack it with an ax" as I did).-- Slim titanium frame (light, strong, dissipates heat well).-- Parts readily available (It's a ThinkPad!!!)Finally, it failed about 3 months ago when I dropped it.Simply putting old (sound) drive into a new enclosure and cloning it to the new unit. Strongly advise buying one if you need a reliable, inexpensive computer and you don't need a lot of processor speed
I LOVE BEING ABLE TO GET THE REFILLS FOR INK CARTRIGES.THE STORES IN MY AREA DO NOT CARRY THEM BUT I KNOW I CAN FIND THEM AT AMAZON AND HAVE THEM WITHIN A COUPLE DAYS. IT REALLY SAVES ME TIME AND MONEY.
Was a replacement for a set that I bought for much more $$. Work at least as well, if not better.No reason to pay retail, if you can wait for delivery. The quality does not diminish because the price is lower - - probably less overhead costs.
super easy to use. loaded the software, plugged in the USB and I was up and running.
Liked the function of this device, however, it was incompatible with my Comcast cable box (Motorola) - never could get it to operate it, so I had to ship it back. Worked great with all other components.
By connecting this HDMI cable between your newer computer equipped with an HDMI port and an HDTV you can display images directly to your television from your computer. Now you and your family can watch streaming movies from NETFLIX, HBO Plus, and others, along with TV programs from HULU and other providers together on a big screen TV instead of your computer monitor. The 25 foot length works great if your computer is in a different room without losing picture quality.
I purchase the refill kit all the time. Great value compared to purchasing it in the store.
We bought the Logitech QuickCam Deluxe to use on our laptop to keep in touch with family while we were traveling on vacation. We already have the 9000 for our PC and really like the 9000. The QuickCam's picture isn't quite as good, but good enough that young grandchildren recognized where we were by the building in the background. The QuickCam was easy to install and fits in the pocket of our laptop's carrier.
I work in the Video Production industry and go through hundreds of batteries a month so I need a battery tester that I can rely on (or it's my job on the line!). This little tester gives you everything you'll ever need in the field or at home (I have one for each). Tests 9-Volt, AA and AAA batteries quickly, giving you a reading in about 3 seconds. I've been using it daily for 5 years now without problems. This tester measures the batteries under load (unlike similar needle testers) so it provides an appropriate measurement of remaining battery life. It is compact (tests AA and AAA batteries in the same tray) and easy to use (unlike the awkward hinged needle testers). The tester has a convenient switch for testing rechargeable batteries or primary (non-rechargeable) batteries. The tester is powered by the battery you're testing, which is actually a blessing in disguise. If you've got a battery to test with even the slightest of charge left, it will still work accurately.Downside: AA batteries sometimes need to be held in place or they pop out of the tester. It's easy enough to leave a finger on the battery when testing, but you shouldn't have to do that.Here are a couple tips for use from my experience:1: Very important!! When you insert a battery into the tester, all of the green indication LEDs illuminate for about 1/2 second then turn off. This ONLY indicates you've inserted the battery properly and shouldn't be misread as an indication of battery level! Wait until the indication LEDs turn back on and remain lit (this is your true battery power indication).2: When the LEDs don't illuminate after inserting a battery, there's a good chance you didn't insert the battery properly. Even a battery that doesn't have enough juice to turn the hands of an analog clock will power the tester enough for a reading. Simply remove the battery and try again (be sure you've matched the polarity of the battery to the polarity of the charger (+ to +, - to -). If still no reading, the battery is most likely completely discharged (this happens when you leave a device in the ON position for days/weeks [like a flashlight]). To confirm, simply test a different battery (one that has at least some charge). This will also confirm the tester is working properly.3: When testing 9-Volt batteries (rectangular batteries), be sure the polarity is correct. The smaller round contact on the 9-Volt is the positive (+). The wider, frayed contact is the negative (-).
I ordered two of these and they worked fine for my purposes. I was using them to convert inserts on my mixing board into aux sends and didn't have an issue with either of them. 15 bucks a piece is a little steep considering you can get the same functionality by just plugging in a regular TS cable halfway, but nevertheless, they did the job they're supposed to do.
Mounted my 50" Panasonic plasma with this thing in no time. Very sturdy and ALL hardware is included. Highly recommended. Save over half the price here : )
I purchased this product in conjunction with the Linksys Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router.After setting up the router, I installed the PC card into a Dell laptop with XP Home. XP easily loaded the drivers. My only problem was that I had a typo with the WAP key value. After correcting, I was connected to the Internet. Range is good, with strong 75%+ signal strength downstairs and in the the back yard. Never needed to read the .pdf manual.
It's a plug. I can't say to much. it works for what it was designed for and that works for me. Fair price for the item.
i was going to buy the virgin pulse version of this product, but after reading those reviews, i decided against it. the shockwave was my second choice. very glad i got this one. the reception on all stations with a normally strong signal is fantastic. as a bonus, the plug for my computer speakers at work fits into the headphones jack, so i can now listen to the radio at work! yay!jess
I agree with the previous reviewer who said that with classical music it feels just like you are at a concert. I seldom listen to compact discs or to my component stereo system since I have had this Sony XDR-S3HD. I now have extra digital music stations which do not have commercials. And the surround sound option is exquisite (earlier Sony products with this feature did not sound natural, but on this product it is perfection). Some earlier reviews complained about noise coming from an internal cooling fan. Sony must have fixed that in subsequent production because if my unit had that problem I would have returned it. With the clock radio setting, I wake up to enjoyable, lush sounding music. It is far superior to the other radios I compared it to: Boston Acoustics Duo (too much bass boom and no HD)and Sangean WR-2 (this one does have excellent AM reception and sound clarity; but it is not quite as musical on FM stereo and it lacks HD digital with the extra stations). In my 20 years as an audiophile, there has never been any radio or tuner with this level of performance (including a Day Sequerra which sold for $5300).
This, w/o doubt, is the best wall mount I have ever installed ! It does everything you need it to do. Sturdy as anything. I highly recommend this unit.
These are fairly flimsy buds. Bass is uncomfortably emphasized, so ignore these without an equalizer to tweak them. Otherwise, the power consumption is amazing (I get more hours of play out of these than other headsets) and once massaged, the tone is pleasant. Gels are comfy once you figure out that you shouldn't press them completely in canal-- suction gets quite disturbing. Partially set in (just until a seal is made) and you're set to go for hours. Keep misplacing the small cord wrapper-- should not be so generic looking. There are better out there at regular price, but if cheap they can't be beat.
Instead of a multi-pack with cases I received 2 individual SD cards without cases. Not very happy because they are going to be given to relatives for their digital photo frames and it seems so cheap to hand them an uncased card that could get damaged. I have to open the packages up and load them with pictures before Christmas so they won't be packaged or cased when I hand them over. :(
For the longest time, to me Monster WAS the best. For people who go mainstream, that may be true. Sure, Monster is better than the store brand at famous brick and mortar stores. For people who are looking for a more exclusive brand where you will always get the best and most of your money, Audioquest is the way to go. In fact, when I heard of Audioquest, I only knew their higher end cables. I was surprised that they made cheaper more affordable cables, and even their cheapest cable like this HDMI-A cable will beat a $300 Monster cable. Criticize if you must, but I am speaking from experience. For a while I was buying bulky overpriced M-series cables which are difficult to bend and sometimes the oversized plug was difficult to fit in some instances. I have gone as far to replace all of my Monster cables with Audioquest interconnects, coax cables, speaker cables, and even HDMI cables. In the past year alone, I have spent well over $3000 on replacing cables with Audioquest cables. They are that good! I have only purchased two of these cables (the rest higher end HDMI-X) for bedroom setups and another for using for a computer to a 40" XBR6 HDTV. I get no noise and the cables are rated for plenty of bandwith for those looking to take advantage of deep color and HD audio codec bitstreaming which will both take additional bandwith. In one room, I am running this cable from a BDS550 bitstreaming DTS-HDMA and DD TrueHD with a 1080/24p video signal to my tv and I have no issues whatsoever. You can stick your nose to the tv and not see any kind of video noise whatsoever. With the Monster cable you could see video noise that looked like an army of ants running wild on the screen (from a distance of course this is not an issue) but for those picky for quality, Audioquest is your brand. I have also had experience with Wireworld. Wireworld cables have a look and feel that make you think you got every worth of your money (pictures do them no justice until you have them in your hand), but they don't perform. An illustrative example would be to put a Ferrari body on a Miata frame and motor. That is Wireworld to me. In fact, I have about $400 worth of Wireworld cables laying around collecting dust. Wireworld is an upgrade over Monster, but not for the price.I highly recommend Audioquest and I buy nothing else. To most, the price tag on their higher end cables are a joke, but this company puts forward a product that no other brand can touch in terms of what you get for your money.*On a side note: this is my opinion and if you feel the need to argue it, well I can't help you there. Don't expect me to argue with you regarding your passion for another brand. This is my experience with this product and I won't change it for anything.
My brother got these for my birthday since I had broken my $10 sony earphones and $15 SkullCandy earphones. I was looking for a new pair that was both cheap and could last long and he got these, noticing that V-Moda was lauded by CNet and other sites and that the site claimed these were made to last long and take a beating.What my brother didn't realize was that these are the cheapest earphones from V-Moda's website. As for sound quality, it was great. I'm not someone who needs studio-quality earphones/headphones so these worked for me. They beat the sony's and Skullcandy's by far and had really nice bass. The drivers were comfortable and the wire length was long enough for me to keep my iPod in my pocket. I typically listened to these about 6 days a week, from my 30 minute bus rides to using them at the gym for close to an hour to using these at home. So some days I would listen to them for as long as 3 hours.They've lasted around 5 months. What really ticked me off is that about 2 months from when I got them, the earpiece split in half, but I just had to connect them back together. I was relieved that it wasn't permanently broken, but ticked off that thats how it was put together - by just clipping the two halves of the earpiece together. They could have at least glued them together. About a week ago the 3.5mm connector broke off. I looked to see if I could try fitting it back in but this one looked like it had been glued in. I am extremely unhappy with the crappy build of this product and that it lacks durability despite V-Moda emphasizing it.Overall, I would recommend buying a higher-end version of these from V-Moda, anywhere from $30-50. You'll end up saving money since those will last you years.
We have had this camera lying around our office for over a year for taking jobsite photos. When our son was born, I asked my husband to bring it since it had a zoom feature. We took a roll of black and white, and every single shot is perfect. I used it again to take another roll of the baby and some shots of our vacation, and again, every shot is perfect. I am really pleased with this camera- at least with black and white film, it can help you get really good, art-quality photos. I use the zoom for almost every shot and compose my pictures carefully.We have had this camera out on construction jobsites, and it's been bouncing around in carry-on luggage and my diaper bag, and it still works perfectly.I think this is a great camera for the money- I had all but given up on taking photos- they always came out so badly- until I started taking black and white pictures with this camera.
I unfortunately bought this card w/o doing a thorough search and went thru the pain of getting it to work. Would install and randomly lock up the PC 3 - 5 minutes after working.Tried downloading the ASUS package but it won't install. I wonder since mine is F/W v 2.00. Anyone else have luck with ASUS and v 2.00?Thanks, Todd
It's been a while since I got a CMT-BX5BT and there are several things I would like to point out.-It's very convenient and important to have a remote with a music system today. When I received the box, I wanted to make sure there was a remote included but couldn't find any descriptions on the box mentioning about it. I read in someone else's review here that it was included so I decided to open it anyway, and there WAS indeed a remote included in the box! :)-Another very important quality is sound, and this system offers a good sound quality. It is pretty loud too, compared to other similar products of this price range.-Bluetooth was a neat feature, but I personally didn't find it too useful. If you are like me, CMT-BX1 is strongly recommened which is almost the same minus the bluetooth function. I compared it with this product at a store one day -- the sides of speakers were slightly narrower, and a different material was used for the cabinet of the main unit.-Being able to play mp3 files on a CD is a great feature. However we are not able to browse through the folders while we are still listening to a song though.-I do have a few complaints though. The button layout is a little confusing, and buttons are tiny. On top of that, you have to press the buttons firmly in order for them to function. Also the remote sensor is not too sensitive compared to the previous Sony system I had. With this one, you actually have to aim the remote right at the sensor of the main unit.
I like the compact size and the fact that it performs for a long time on 1 AA battery. But the sound is not that great, and occasionally flickers in and out, which could be the headphones, but they are the ones that came with the unit. My main reason for purchasing a walkman was to listen to the radio on my train ride to work, but the reception outside of NYC is terrible, there isn't even any fuzz, just silence. I have only had this player for 2 months, and just recently when I try to change the band from FM to AM the LCD screen goes blank, and all the stations I programmed into the memory disappear. Very annoying. I am considering sending it back to Panasonic, but that is usually more trouble than its worth. Stick with 2 AA batteries and maybe you will get hear something.
Good alternative to the Canon brand. The battery life has been adequate, so far; it worked for several days of on and off shooting. It may have a slightly shorter life than the Canon brand, but for the price it is a much better value and works great for me.
This is a very good bag, it really protects my camera. However, if it had been just a tiny bit bigger, it would have been perfect. (just so that I can insert my extra tapes, charger, etc, in there as well)
I got this for my lens and it's been very helpful. I use it for my 10-22mm lens. My only complaint is the price.
Nice looking, nicely packaged. It worked for a grand total of 1/2 hour. Customer service people very nice and it is in being repaired. I will follow up as soon as it comes back.
I checked every single day on Amazon.com and on Creative's web site to see when this product was available, and when I saw it was out, I bought it right away without any hesitation. I really didn't care about the price. I had done a lot of reading regarding this product and it seemed like a good buy to me.I received it and was so excited. I still am happy about it. You read about all the features, so I won't even get into it. I really like this device, but I was a bit disappointed because of the following:1. It scratches very, very easily. I take such good care of it, and still it got a ton of tiny scratches in just about a month's time. This is exactly the reason I didn't get the ipod Video because I read that it scratches easily.2. The battery life is not as good as advertised. You'll have to put the brightness to the lowest, which is 10%, and just let the music play without changing the songs or using any other features of the player, before you can probably attain the 14 hours or so that they claim you can get out of the player. Every time you operate the player, like touching the scroll or other buttons, the screen becomes a bit brighter and uses some extra energy. In other words, when they say 14 hours, they really mean that you'll have to put the player on 10% brightness (which is not good for viewing pictures), and just leave the songs to play and not touch anything else, otherwise it will be more like 8-10 hours or so of battery life. I took a flight from Paris to New York recently and the flight time was roughly 8 hours long. I had the player on all throughout the flight except for takeoff and landing. I had it at 10% brightness and I did changed songs and operate the player a bit, and right as we were about to land the battery went dead. So you decide.3. I don't know if it's me, but the earphones just keeps falling out of my ears. Well this is not a major issue, but I just think for a product that's $330, it should come with better earphones.4. The software that came with it is not the most user-friendly. I just think that they could have made it easier. It came with two different methods, one supposedly for the beginners and one for a more seasoned user, but even the beginners version is kind of complicated to me. The process is just too slow, you have to click on each item you want to put into the player and then click "add"..., so if you have 400 songs and 400 pictures that you want to add to your player, you'll have to do this process 800 times. I really didn't see anything like "select all" or "add the following" or something like that, you just have to do them individually. That sucks. If anyone knows of an easier way let me know!5. I was not able to get about 30% of my music and video clips into my player because of licencing errors or the file type was not compatible with this player. I thought that quite a number of file types could be used without a problem... I really don't understand this part, all I know is that I just have a lot of songs that I can't even get into my player.6. They advertised that I can use Yahoo Music Unlimited or Napster with this player... I subscribed to both and found it very difficult to use when I used the "to go" versions from both of these companies. The "to go" is that the music comes directly from these companies sites into the player and you don't have to pay for each songs. I thought it was a cleaver idea. It just didn't work at all using Yahoo To Go, and Napster To Go worked, it's just that each song took well over 10 minutes to be transferred into my player. I called up Napster only to be told that this Creative Zen Vision:M device that I have is not compatible with Napster To Go. Duh, so why did Creative and Amazon say it is?So I gave the negatives about this player... but to be fair, there are probably twice as many good things about this player which I'm not going to name them all. Some of the good things are: it has a huge capacity for quite a number of songs and pictures, it has voice recorder, it's gorgeous looking, very bright screen when you put it to 100% brightness, FM radio which you can record from and save it on your player, decent size... it's not too big and not too small... it's definitely bigger then the ipod video, but I like the feel of it, once you get used to it, the buttons and scroll is pretty simply to operate, the sound quality is great and there are 25 levels to choose from... and the list goes on.Overall I gave it a 4. I guess I am disappointed a bit because I had my hopes up way to high and anticipated this player for way too long. Please e-mail me and let me know if you know of any fixes for the negatives I listed. I will really appreciate it.SilentSound2006@aol.com
These eMarker guys are out of business, so not sure if this thing even works any longer.
These have to be the best-sounding surround speakers I've heard. Three sound dispersion settings, great effects, easy to set up. Great looking too.
EXCELENTE PRODUCTO, UNA BELLEZA DE PLANTA, MERCANCIA LLEGO EN BUEN ESTADO, YA QUE ESTUVO BIEN EMPACADO, NINGUN CONTRATIEMPO, VENDEDOR RESPONSABLE Y DIGNO DE CONFIAR, LO RECOMIENDO AMPLIAMENTE!!!
If you have an HP machine that requires an HP 57 ink cartridge, then this is your product. The price is consistent wherever you go, but Amazon delivers to your door saving the trip for ink.
While I use my slr for most things, sometimes it's nice to have a small, tough camera for things like the beach or hiking. This camera does the job. The shutter delay is a bit sluggish and the lack of a viewfinder can be a pain outdoors on bright days -- exactly when you'd want to use this camera -- but those are quibbles really, when you consider what you're getting: A sport utility camera suitable for 99 percent of people who want to take pictures while enjoying outdoor recreation. Even the shutter delay is workable if you remember to prefocus by depressing the shutter halfway -- or use the select a shot feature. Underwater photos are great -- but remember it's tough to actually see what you're getting via the lcd so you'll need to just shoot a bunch and edit later. That's not a big deal with digital, thankfully.If you consider the cost of an underwater housing for any other digital, the price even seems good.In all, I consider this an indispensible knock-about camera for catching some of life's most fun, wet and messy moments.
We spend over 1000 US$ on 2.8 lenses and why go cheap on the protection and quality of the filter that you get for your expensive lense.... like why buy a ferrari and have cheap white lettering tires to run thm on. I have many Nikon 2.8 lenses and and always bought Nikon Filters that have been an excellent buy always.
I only use it when the OEM battery runs down because it is larger and sticks out further, but it holds a charge for a very long time. The battery that came with the camcorder only lasts slightly over 20 minutes and the Lenmar has never gone dead during use. I can still use the rear viewfinder with it also without it being a problem being larger. Also Lenmar is a more well known replacement battery rather than an unknown brand. I am happy so far.20 months later, it is working great. It is a bit bulky when on the camcorder and in my small case, so I mostly use it as my backup. Every time I needed backup, the battery was fully charged -- even after sitting months dormant.
I've been taking professional pictures for over 25 years. Velbon has always been one of the tripods "professionals on a budget" have used. This tripod is not the lightest, nor most portable tripod in the world, but is excellent stability, nice feature set, and outstanding price, make it a super bargain. It is stable enough for the most demanding professional work, can accommodate either a still or video camera, and has a built in level that is large enough to actually be usable. I wish it came with a travel bag, but beyond that it is an excellent tripod.
This is an awesome thing! I owned I-JAM 828 - a first generation player and switched to Rio as soon as it was out. I will not expand on all the advantages of the player - it is simply the best of what is out now, both in terms of functionality and sound quality.I had a chance to try out Sonic Blue customer support - I smashed my remote and asked for a replacement. It was promptly shipped to me by Fedex within several days - no problems.Overall, I am very glad to have this little toy and highly recommend it.
Works well for video streaming in general, audio pods, music (iTunes, etc.). Does not work with other providers of VoIP (non-Skype). Worth the money.
I used this cable to combine my laptop to a small portable projector that I purchased at Radio Shack. It arrived quickly and worked great!
If you listen to AM, this radio is ok but the reception on FM could be better. It is especially prone to interference from strong stations so if you live in an area of strong reception you'll have a hard time trying to receive distant stations. I had a Panasonic radio like this about 10 years ago and loved it. Reception was much better, probably because it used Toshiba circuitry, which I've found makes a great radio. This model, in comparison is made by Sony instead despite the name on the front. Sound quality is great, providing you can pick up stations. If you live in an area with weak reception this radio will work fine but in case of strong reception I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
The headphones sounded great for the short while I had them, the little metal part you stick into your iPod broke off about a week after I received them and when I sent them off to Skullcrusher to get fixed they took them and I never heard from them again, so if you need a good pair of headphones, pick them up, however if they break don't waste your money on sending them in.
A nice idea for a convenient depth finder, but it is just so inaccurate in depth of water as to make it useless. Trying to find where a drop off goes from 6 feet deep to 15 feet deep? Forgeddaboutit!!! It may read 6 feet as 4, and 15 feet as 8.5! It's that bad. I used a calibrated manual depth finder (absolutely accurate, but definitely not convenient)to check the Fishing Buddy against, and errors of 100% were not uncommon. Furthermore, if steady in one spot, the Fishing Buddy would read 8.5 ft, then 11 feet, then 7 feet, then 11.5 feet - all while standing still!!! NOT FOR THE SERIOUS FISHERMAN. I tried a second replacement sent to me, and it was just as bad as the first one.
To be honest, i dont know why anyone would buy anything else. Exteremely helpful, I used this all over Ireland, all over england, and back in the northeast of the US. This has not let us down once. Quick to respond, doesnt take long to load, very easy to use and very affordable compared to other brands. This garmin is excellent!
bought camera, took 20 pictures and then lens refused to retract. this is a very common problem (see the review with website that tracks this error). canon won't fix b/c i bought the camera in the middle east. must take it there for repair:( otherwise fix is about $150. With shipping etc it's just not worth it. next camera won't be a Canon.
When playing audio CDs on this unit, especially in a quiet home environment, there is a continuous (albeit relatively subtle) noisy cackling primarily in the left channel that significantly reduces the sound quality of the material being played. For some odd reason, there is no way to turn off this audio artifact of the antiskip algorithm, as the G-Protection switch only has positions 1 and 2 (no OFF), which can seriously diminish the listening experience, especially for quieter pieces of music. If you have access to an audio test CD, play a track with all output bits set to zero, and you'll notice that the noisy cackling is gone, suggesting that this audible artifact is the result of an engineering defect in the anti-skip implementation. Cranking up the volume of your music to try to drown out the static cackling is not a good alternative.This unit's more expensive cousin, the D-NS921F, suffers from a similar G-Protection artifact, although in that case the problem is an audible electronic chirp that occurs every fifteen seconds during audio CD playback. Both units were promptly returned, as neither unit's unique antiskip circuitry artifact is something that the listener should have to endure. A four-year-old Sony Discman D-T405 sounds MUCH better than either unit and has no such CD playback problem, whether the Electronic Skip Protection is on or off.The headphones used to test this unit were the rather nice sounding Sony MDR-E888 earbuds, which have a rather wide frequency response. Other headphones also allowed the noisy cackling problem to be heard, although cheaper ones with less frequency response might not reveal the problem quite as well.Pros:- The specs on paper are GREAT! This _should_ have been one awesome piece of hardware!- Includes AM/FM/TV/WB tuner, which is highly desirable to avoid having to carry two separate units- Relatively thin and lightweight- A compatible belt strap / carrying case is available from SonyCons:- Overall sound quality for the CD player is rather poor, given that there is no way to turn off the annoying antiskip audio artifacting.- Although the specs state that MP3 files up to 320Kbps can be played, in practice this is very much hit and miss. Sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn't. 256Kbps is better, but also very unreliable. Presumably that's why the manual highly recommends that MP3 files be recorded at 128Kbps. Yes, the lower bit rate seems to work fine, but the sound quality is obviously compromised, although not as badly as one might think.- No AC adaptor included; optional separate purchase- No backlit display- Most definitely not for audiophiles who expect decent quality soundOther: At the time of this writing, if you call the toll-free Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line and enter the model number for this unit, your call will be disconnected. In order to speak to an agent, answer "I don't know" when prompted for the model number by the automated voice response system. Neither Tier I nor II technical support were aware of the sound quality problems of this unit, but that may be because of its recent arrival on the market.Sony - Please fix this antiskip audio artifacting, and you'll have a much better product!
This is the best mouse I have ever owned, and I've owned at least a dozen. It is light, it is inexpensive and the cord wraps neatly around the mouse and snaps elegantly in position. I use it as my portable mouse with my laptop, so these features are important to me.
What could be better than hanging your first generation ipod nano around your neck?Well, First off, I must say that these headphones lasted about 3 months before they were totally unusable. The plastic coating on the wire coming from the neck cord to the earbuds hardened so much that it actually started to snap in places before the left side was just hanging together by the exposed audio wires. This is an unforgivable flaw in this product.Sound quality was passable if you didn't care about what your music sounded like. I must say that they did feel comfortable in my ears. Of course, when the wire started to harden they were difficult to keep in the ear.I really like the design. Much better than Apple's lanyard headphones, in my opinion. The cord around the neck is comfortable as it's cloth covered. You barely know it's around your neck. The other flaws detract from what could have been a stellar product.
I have only had this product for a month, but so far I'm thrilled. The big screen, colors, and sound are terrific. The best feature is that you can download .avi files to a USB flash drive or SD card and plug them directly into the player to play. So, you can download tv programs and watch them. Plus it plays DVDs well. The only down side is the battery, which so far has only lasted about two hours.
Good value for the money. This ink is hard to find in a store, so you have to shop around to find the best deal. This is where I buy it regularly.
When my older, non-Fellowes Gel pad wore out, I purchased this one instead. Unlike my old "gel" bad, this one is rock hard. It has almost no give, and hurts my wrists a lot. I returned it after only 6 hours of use as the pain was just too much to even try to use it longer.
Es un buen producto, en general se recibi&oacute; exactamente el producto que se compr&oacute;.La entrega fue satisfactoria, lleg&oacute; justo a tiempo y no hubo ning&iacute;n inconveniente al respeto.Estoy muy satisfecho.
I was going to purchase this product but couldn't wait and went to Best Buy and picked up a similar cord for $17. On the way home my husband needed to stop at Lowes so I went in and found another one, Phillips brand, for $7 so I picked it up too. (Returned the one to Best Buy later.)I had my doubts because I'd done some googling beforehand. Some said to expect poor sound quality. Others said that you really should get an 'official' docking station and not use the headphone jack on the ipod as your interface to your reciever. We have a Yamaha RX-V661 receiver and there are a lot of red and white thingy bobs on the back to choose from. I picked phono at first and was feeling very disappointed. The reviews were right, sound quality was awful. But I wasn't ready to give up eventhough my husband decided to use the electric knife sharpener while I was trying to get this rigged up. Anyways I plugged the red and white ends into the CD Audio In (you have to really push to get them in) and viola it worked!I think the sound quality is great. The 6 foot cord allows me to have the ipod next to me so no remote control needed. I can use the reciever remote to adjust the volume. For 7 bucks I'm a happy camper. I can't believe I waited so long. It's great using your ipod music library on your home stereo. I'm sure this product for $10 is a great buy. I wouldn't hesitate.
This is a great product, however I'm returning mine to get the L-758. I decided to trade up because I want the spot metering for when I decide to take my manual Nikon FM2n out rather than the D700. If taking a picture of a subject you can't get to that's partly in shadow and you're standing in daylight it's easier to spot meter it with the 758.I'm also getting more into studio flash and like the calibration features of the 758. The 758 might have poor reviews here by people not understanding its complexity, but you can find rave reviews of it on other sites.If you just need basic intuitive incident and flash metering, get the 358. You can buy a spot meter for it, but I like that the 758 has it built in with a digital reading in the viewfinder plus the price difference gets really small when you start buying those attachments for the 358 anyway.The one thing I would change is to have options for other radios like the skyports rather than just the pocket wizards. I use skyports because they let me control my elinchrom lights wirelessly, otherwise I'd have gone PW.
My wife wanted to purchase an iPOD. I wanted a device we could take on vacation and easily store our photos, without having to lug a laptop.In 2004 I searched online, went to circuit city and were told that there was not such thing as an external Hard drive that you could download your pictures from your digital camera without using a computer. Now there is.While the iPod can do it, it requires an adaptor. The compact flash slot on the Zen W matches the memory on my Canon S1 IS camera. No need for adaptors!Additionally this syncs with Microsoft Outlook, records sound, includes a removable battery, a radio! All features and functionality missing from the iPod. (To replace the battery in an iPod you have to send it in to Apple for a hefty service charge..)The ONLY problem we've had has been with attempting to transfer ripped CD files (from iTunes) that used Apples proprietary m4a file format, so we're going to have to re-rip the cd's into MP3 file format.The included software easily found and supports our existing music library.The navigation/buttons on the device seem to be internally consistent, but presented a brief learning curve - finding how to set the date and time was not intuitive.The screen is bright, and is viewable from a greater angle than most laptop LCD screens I have seen.The device is a bit large, not as elegantly small as an iPod, but for the additional functionality, it's worth it IMO.
this product is thing I have ever used it keeps spitting out the c`ds I just loaded into it not to mention the fact that it causes all of my other carrages to screw up
This the the second pair I have bought. The primary resides in the living room, the second is for the guest room, where I go when my wife wants to watch something different. They really work! Now the TV does not need to be so loud the neighbors can hear. If you have any hearing issues that prevent you from enjoying TV, consider these. As a bonus, they are RF which means you can get up and go get a beer and still hear the program. To make the deal better, the Amazon price beat the local retailers by about 30%! I'll take that anyday.
Get's the job done as long as you crank up the wattage(on your system).Very accurate bass,but not a true 600 watts.The price should be around $300.00 @ most.After playing a variety of music & movies,I'm very satisfied.It does have impact for explosions,drums etc.which is smooth as silk, never detracting from the source.It never vibrates wastefully but can shake the walls.I tried a 2 Sub set-up with My other JBL & WoW!Timing is right on the money.It holds it's own with the best of them(Sunfire/Velodyne/Polk/Klipsch etc.)For the best sound,tweak the dials to match your speakers(entire system),adjust your receivers settings & Walla,it will sing sweet lows that You can feel.The JBL L8400 does NOT muddle or distort BUT opens up your music(Audio)to better clarity so you hear more voice/instruments/delicate passages etc. the way it was meant to be heard & felt.Enjoy the JBL L8400.I hope this review has helped other's to make the decision to buy this JBL Quality Subwoofer.It will bring a smile to Your face & Your ears will stand @ attention.Best 2 ALL in the Internet World.In The Adirondack Mtns.,R.D.H.
I purchased this detector for a 12 hour trip from Mississippi to Florida. This item paid for itself within the first 10 minutes of the trip!! It went off about three miles from home and I was able to spot the patrol car behind a tree in the median. It wasn't 2 minutes later before it started beeping again and eventually I saw the State Trooper in oncoming traffic. We drove over 1200 miles during this trip and passed through 3 states with only 2 false alarms. Both were in downtown city areas. This product is heavy duty and a great performer.
Product as described. Poor communication from seller. Got only digit numbers series. Didn't mention anything about shipping carrier. eg. Fedex or UPS or USPS. Item arrived well.
The mobiBlu DAH-1500i MP3 player promises a lot, and delivers most of it during it's very short life.Do not buy this MP3 player, if:a. you want an MP3 player that will last more than six monthsb. you want technical supportc. you want warranty supportd. you want any support from the manufacturerThe one-man company mobiBluAmerica, went out of business. The Korean arm of mobiBlu also appears to have gone out of business.
If you are in the market for an armband AM/FM radio, to use in the gym or while jogging or whatever, than this model, the JENSEN SAB-55 is exactly the right one for you to buy.I've had many armband radios. I am a jogger, kayaker, I love to walk, and I love the gym. I absolutely must have radio while working out. Whatever you do, DO NOT buy the SONY Walkman SRF-M85V armband radio. You may be tempted because it looks cool, has a nice armband, and boasts many features. Trust me. I've gone through two of them. The first one broke. It was the older model with 2 AAA batteries. The new one, that uses only one battery, gets HORRIBLE reception. There are very few AM/FM armband radios out there, so I know you've stumbled upon SONY products. Don't buy it!!! Sony provides a sub-standard product, and on top of it, they have no interest in hearing customer feedback. I emailed and called them asking to send them a simple one paragraph email suggesting changes and pointing them to Amazon feedback about their radio. They didn't want to hear any of it. They basically emailed me back, advising that they've done everything they can for me. They basically refused to pass my feedback on to the engineers and parties responsible for the development of their products. Sony had no interest in what I had to say.Look, this Jensen gets great reception. It is VERY inexpensive, under $20, and it has all the features you need. You don't want to overspend on an AM/FM armband radio, because you're going to go knock it around alot while jogging, kayaking, etc. This radio is inexpensive, as it should be. AM/FM does not need to be expensive. I've had this radio for a long time, and it's been bumped around a LOT, and it still works great. It is a no frills radio, with a digital tuner, presets in both AM and FM, with great reception, Bass boost, Clock. What more do you need?The only two things I'll suggest to you, is that the programming is similar to learning how to program a digital watch. It takes a couple times to memorize the push this, tune that, push this, routine. Also, be sure to thread the armband through the slots on the belt-clip. If you don't the radio will fall off your arm, and I don't think the manual explained the threading procedure very well. The armband is very flexible, just shove it through.So again, don't be tempted by the $40 AM/FM radio put out by Sony. Be wary of single battery armband radios too. Stay cheap. Don't buy the GBX, by the way. The battery compartment requires a screwdriver. Stick with the basic, perfect, JENSEN SAB-55. I passionately recommend it!
Quality glass. Well made brass rim. Once in a life investment. 10 stop long exposure will give a whole new dimension to your photography.
Gadgets are fun, but practical gadgets can make your life so much easier! And isn't this what we're all after these days? While looking for a replacement stylus for my Dell Axim, I found this stylus, which fits perfectly and has a pen on the opposite end! No more digging around in my purse to jot a penned note while scheduling a meeting, or sign a credit card receipt while checking off my shopping list. The fact that I got three replacement pen/styluses less expensively than a single one from the manufacturer made this gem the best internet purchase I've had in a long time!
I've had this netgear PCI adapter for at least two years and never had a problem with it. I had one before this that had to be booted about every 4 hours. I won't say which one I had but it started with an "L".
This is a decent, pretty standard bino harness. If you're still using the neck strap, the benefits of the harness are that you don't have a sore neck at the end of the day, your binos don't bounce and swing on your chest as you walk or do other activities, and it slightly stabilizes your grip while viewing. The harness is highly superior to the neck strap!!!Down sides of this model: The quick-release clasps are actually a little tricky to unclasp. Maybe this is a good thing if you have super-expensive binos, but I find it a little frustrating. Also, the plastic strap-junction pieces aren't designed quite as ergonomically as they could be. There's a big "Nikon" logo on the back that I wish wasn't there. But if you find it for a competitive price, go for it.Another downside: The bino harness makes you look like you're some tool thinking he's tough because he's wearing a pseudo-gun-holster (ie Gareth Keenan's cell phone holster in "The Office").
Bought this item from "fuller international corporation".The toner cartridge does not have even coverage across the page (i.e. text on the right side of the page comes our light gray instead of black). Changing your printer settings to use more toner does not help enough to make it black (i.e. Settings include: "Darken Text" and "Print all text as black" and "Toner Save Mode: OFF")I would not buy this product again.
This Is A Grate Item For Your Own Use But Not To Take A DVD To Some Other DVD Player. It Just Does Not Work On Another DVD Player. But If You Are Only Using It For Personal Use It Is Just Fine
I'll admit that I was so frustrated with this product at one point that I almost sent it back. But in the end it was worth it...The software cd that was included would not load on my IMB/ Windows XP laptop. The computer wouldn't even recognize that there was a disk in the drive. I had to go to cobyusa.com, where I was able to download the necessary drivers and program. The first THREE downloads were not successful, despite following the instructions carefully. Finally on the fourth try, the software was installed correctly and I was able to load my pictures onto the keychain.It was quite a hassle getting this thing to work, but I'm glad I didn't give up! The screen is surprisingly clear and the design is very user friendly. I think it's a really neat little gadget for the price. I bought this to give as a gift, but I want one for myself now!
I needed to add wireless access in a screened porch several walls away from the original (18 months old) DIR-655, and at a high angle. I also needed wired access for a DVR inside the house, near the same location, so I opted for the DIR-655 again. The new unit looks exactly the same but works even better. I am happy with the old unit, though it seldom connects at the highest speed of 300 mpbs, even when my notebook machine sits within two feet of the router/access point. The new unit routinely connects at 270 - 300 mbps through an exterior wall and 25 feet from the PC. I never need to restart the unit due to bugs. The one time I had to call tech support with a question, I got a very knowledgeable agent who walked me through the situation. I'm very happy with the product.
Bought this to replace my old cassette holder in my W201 and unfortunately the description was perfect for the measurements of the hole. Didn't fit at all. Disappointed with the poor description by who ever it was done.
I searched a long and this was the best I could find for what I wanted to do. I wanted a gaming keyboard that I can set what key dose what. This comes the closest to that goal. Plugged it in my computer and tried to install it but for some reason there was no installation for the Macro Manager that is needed to use the keyboard. I even broke down and looked for a set up manual but it did not come with one. It had a CD with some read me files that had nothing to do with installing the program I thought was included. I had to go over to the manufacture web site and look for answers on how to make this thing work. A few minutes later I found the program need to make it work and it installed fairly fast. I rebooted and was able to start playing around with the program. The program Macro Manager is not, at lest for me, easy to understand. Well after an hour or two I figured out how to make the keys do what I want. The use I bought this keyboard for is just to play World of Warcraft and I hope it works like I hope. After all the little troubles I went though I would still recommend this keyboard to gamers who want a square keyboard layout instead of some of the strange ergonomic games pads out there. I just pulled 2 keys out to make it easier for me to use because I am use to playing with the arrow keys. I orient my figures with the gap left from the keys I removed to match the arrow keys on my regular keyboard.
For cheap bud earphones, the sound is fine. I'm not expecting much, especially since I only use them for running. But, the buds themselves have this funky oval/diamond shape, and they constantly fall out of my ears, even after I spent a good deal of time adjusting the wire behind-the-ear holders. I'm a relatively big guy, so I assume I have big ears, but these things are even bigger than my ears.
Well, like most of you, I purchased an MP3 player and returned it a week later, due to poor battery life and expensive memory.Before making my decision on a decent music device to purchase (for the gym and air travel), I read all the reviews here and found it most helpful (Thank you all for writing these reviews!)Anyway, the only flaws I can mention for this Mini player, is the 1:1 for time it takes to record (loved the MP3 for that!) and the volume is not loud enough!!! - Thanks, Sony, for protecting my ears, but when I am in the gym (all the noise with wgts. and people working out) - the volume needs to be louder!The Sony MZR700DPC player has an option where you can record songs manually (to increase the volume during playback), but the menu is so damn cumbersome, I can never find the "recVolume" function to adjust my volume while recording.One more problem....and this is a small one....Why didn't Sony include a carrier with this Minidisc, instead of having its customer's mail away for it? (...)Overall, as the other reviews have mentioned, this is the best music device for your money and your time! - I have never had a problem with skipping, and I get miles of hours out of a regular battery. Happy shopping!
I purchased this back in January 2006. It is a great system and works with my existing X10 Home Automation. It was plug and play basically. Nothing magical. I purchased it to monitor my baby but the image in low lighting looks more like the ultrasound of our baby! You can see a spot and can hardly make out the head and body etc... Too grainy. With moderate lighting I can make out the body better. For monitoring outdoors it does the job no issues.For the fun of it, record your child in bed on tape and then pick up the child while dressed in complete black. Then one day when you and your spouse are watching the TV to monitor your child, without your spouse knowing, play the recording as if it were live. See their reaction when your child is picked up by a stranger in your own home.The remote is a multi-function remote and should you buy that on its own you would pay over $20.BEWARE if you have a 2.4Ghz phone at home. This system shares the same frequency and you WILL get interference due to just having your phone plugged in anywhere in the house. I found I was able to minimize the interference by carefully adjusting the receiver's antenne.All such systems have the same frequency as far as I know and have tried.I gave it 2 less stars due to the quality of video indoors. Otherwise no complaints.
I bought the HP Officejet 4315 mainly for using the fax capability. So far, that is all I have used, along with the copy feature. I have not had any issues, great product for the price!
I found this unit to be of excellent quaility like all JVC products. The unit does not come with a remote. It is accessed through JVC's Compu Link using the remote ,in my case, with my JVC Receiver. Sound is excellent and the optical output is a plus. I would recommend this product for anyone with a JVC Receiver!!
bought it for an HTC phone but we returned the HTC and were very pleased to discover that the same disk fit in our new phone the Samsung Galaxy S! very happy about that and there is plenty of space.thanks!
Great camera -- I don't have any comments that can better describe numerous glowing reviews about features, qualities, and other benefits associated with the D200.
I bought this assuming that the DVD guts of all players would be pretty much the same, and wanted the convenience of having VCR and DVD in one component. I also assumed I could make video copies of DVDs, which seems like a pretty basic feature to have in a combo-unit --- but failed to check that the V3500 had this feature prior to my purchase (it does not). The DVD player is EXTREMELY poor at playing discs with any kind of defect or smudge marks, and when it hits a bad spot then you can forget it. I have discs that will play with minimal on-screen visible artifacts on other DVD players which cause the V3500 to hang-up so tightly that I've had to unplug the power cord to get it to come back to life. You cannot use fast-forward or search to skip over these bad spots and if you fail to stop play back at the first sign of trouble the unit locks up so that all remote functions are inoperative and you need to cycle power -- using the power switch, or pulling the power cord in some cases. Maybe newer Samsung combo models are better. I am not happy with this one.
Seems to be a good value for the money. Many sets on the market that are more expensive and don't seem to do a better job.
After months of looking a TV's I finally decided to bite the bullet and purchase the Samsung S5687. Amazon ended up having the best price and included the free shipping so I took the plunge and bought it.The TV itself performs, and works great. The picture is truly amazing. I would recommend this TV to anyone thinking about buying a new HD TV.However Eagle took a little over 3 weeks to deliver my new tv which made me some what nervous. The package tracking system showed it was sitting in their Chicago warehouse almost a full week. The day the TV was supposed to be delivered we received a call from Eagle telling us that the TV was at their warehouse, and they would like to schedule the delivery. The delivery date ended up being 5 days later because that's when one of their delivery trucks would be in our neighborhood.The delivery guys were very professional. They unboxed the TV and allowed me to inspect it before signing for it and helped me place it on my TV stand. They were in and out of my house within a matter of a few minutes.
Will not read a disc after only 2 months,$10 to ship back for repair and need to enclose $18 for return shipping.Not worth the trouble.Poor quality,will not buy Coby again.
The Nikon Action 8X40 is the Binos that I recommend to people. The Bak4 prisms are sharp and rarely used on binos at this price point. I have expensive binos that are great but people are surprised when I show them the view through these. Have bought as gifts for family members over the years. GF
This card runs at blazing speeds but Ultra2 Wide is soooooooo uncommon. Firewire is a very fast transfer protocal. It is less common than USB but a tiny bit slower than USB 2.0. You should go for a regular Firewire card, but if you do use Ultra2 Wide you should pick this card. The last point I want to add is that this card is very, very expensive. Overall, you should try a different card with just Firewire.
This High Def power outlet has protected my home theatre at least four or five times that I can remember. Whenever there's a power surge in my house the PowerCenter turns my tv off. I can't really tell the difference in picture, which is what the description says it does.
I just bought it last night from Bestbuy. I live in Ontario California and it worked great! With an unpowered antenna receiving ATSC signals, I get about 9 %. With this Jensen powered antenna, I get consistant 80% and above.
I use this with Windows 98 and my Olympus D340R camera. I use it both at home and at work. It is portable,fast and effective. I have yet to have any trouble with it. My only complaints are that the USB cable does not detach and the only color available is the trendy &quot;blue&quot; color. This &quot;blue&quot; color actually makes one yearn for the old familiar putty color.
Hear me out on this one, I just gave up the very well built and excellent Tokina 16-50 2.8, the ONLY reason why I gave it up was because I needed IS in low light situations. Apart from that, I had no desire whatsover to sell it, but I had to given the direction my photography is taking. On to the 17-55 - I can't believe Canon has the gaul to charge this much (Just north of $1,000) for this lens with;a.) No lens hood - virtually all 3rd party lenses come with the hood, are built better and cost hundreds less.b.) A mostly plastic body...Its high time Canon considered making an L series lens with the EF-S designation, especially when the cropped frame cameras outsell the full framers by a wide margin - I'm beside myself when I consider the 70-200mm L f/4 (non-IS) is made of magnesium, has a lens hood, a lens pouch - yet it costs $300 - $400 less than this lens!!All of that said, and even with all my negative feelings about the build, hood and no pouch - all is forgiven once I see the results of the images.At the end of the day, optically, this is a stellar lens, killer in low light, the IS is absolute must if you do any sort of event photography, if you're an APS-C user (XXD, 7D, and Rebel series) there really isn't a suitable alternative that gives you the range, the f-stop and the IS in the ef-s (or third party) lineup to suit pros - the new Sigma 17-50 2.8 is a recent possibility - essentially what we have here is an L professional series lens trapped in a consumer body... Optically (and a lack of competition for cropped sensor lenses) the price is justified, but that's about it... Tokina are you listening?
This works well, however if you are like me and intend to purchase it as a Rocksmith cable coupler, as it is a stereo cord, would advise against it and buy a proper instrument cable coupler in mono.
First off I must admit that I have only attached this to my camera so far, I have not used it for any photography yet. But so far this adapter seems very well built. It is made out of metal so it has a solid feel about it, and it fits very nicely into the metal mounting of my Canon Rebel XTi. My only complaint, and its a small complaint, is that there is dot to indicate how it fits into the mount on the camera like there is with lenses. It is easy enough to figure it out how it fits after fiddling around with it for a minute or two though.
This battery fit my G4 MacBook as good as the original and seems to be working fine, holds a charge from full to empty for at least 3-4 hours running video and wifi. Only complaint I have was the battery arrived completely discharged and took about 24 hours to achieve 100%, which gave me unnecessary worry.
This took all of 15 minutes to set up - 10 of which was due to my fault as it was a really tight space I was trying to thread one of the cables for a unit that was a little out of the way. Setup was a snap - hook up the receiving "eye," connect it to the base, plug it in, and test out the RF cable eye against your equipment. The provided instructions were good and easy to followI hooked this up to power a TIVO unit and a DVD player, and it has the capability to take on three more devices which were hidden behind a wooden cabinet door. Gone are the days of opening up the door so the TIVO, for example, can have line of sight to the remote control.I don't know about the competition's products, but if you are searching for an RF extender stop shopping now as this will do everything. I just wish I had one of these 10 years ago!
Received my product promptly and everything is as described. Uses a single AA battery to &#34;power&#34; the amplified bass. The bass is smooth and is incredibly good at reducing outside volume. The only problem I have with it is irritated ears after a certain time having them on my head (this goes for hours at a time, not 1-2 hour sessions). Other than that I love these headphones, the first time I heard my favorite song with this on, I felt like I was listening to a completely different song.
If you can get this webcam in the $10 range, then it's a good buy, because the poor image quality cannot justify spending anything more on it. It installed without any problem, but Contrast is bad in low light situation, and even with good lighting the picture is very grainy. Compared to the MSFT lifecam 3000, the Creative cam is 10x worse in term of picture quality.
What a great power supply!!!I removed my old defective unit and replaced it with StarTech.com's unit, What a difference in quality. The StarTech unit weighed a least 1 to 2 lbs more than the unit I removed... There is no doubt in my mind the StarTech.com makes great products.
It's amazing the transitions music has gone through in the last 40 or 50 years. When it started out, the only way music lovers could enjoy their favorite songs was by collecting big vinyl records. Then came the big, bulky 8-track tapes. Then cassettes, which were small and convenient but they didn't last forever. Then came CDs. They could last a lifetime, but often had skips or scratches. Finally there were MP3s...and the iPod! I got one of these for my birthday and am absolutely thrilled! It is so small, and holds up to 1,000 songs. You can buy songs with the iTunes software and upload them onto your iPod, or you can upload CDs to the iPod in a matter of seconds. As for me personally I used MusicMatch Jukebox to rip my CDs and then loaded them into iTunes and put them on my iPod. With the iPod comes a firewire and USB cable which you use to connect the iPod to the computer. You also get earbud headphones (which provide brilliant sound) and a belt clip. The iPod gets an 8-hour battery life, which is plenty to hear your favorite songs again and again. Then it takes about three hours to recharge the battery (one hour for an 80% charge.) The only drawback seems to be that I'm going to have to seriously cut down my music collection! The iPod, however, is the best MP3 player out there.
Well, I didn't realize 'till I had this camera a month that they had sub'd the $38 camera I ordered with the PCVC690, which costs almost three times as much. But I gotta say this camera was easy as pie to hook up to my COMPAQ running W98 and in about 3 minutes I was sending video emails to the kids. Good quality pictures without much light. The voice isn't always in sync with your lips but mostly it works OK. Great camera!
I received the package and was very excited to play my first record in a long time. However; it wouldn't work, the turntable wasn't turning. Upon further inspection I realized the belt had come off. Not sure how or why, but upon reattachment, I dropped the needle and was less than thrilled at the quality. It's as if all music is slowed down. There are no speed control functions other than the record size 33 or 45 rpm, so I'm less than thrilled with a lackluster piece of audio equipment. I'm going to inquire into returning it next.
I've used this for about a year on small loads without problem.Today I tried to power my new laptop, and the PAPWR005U freaked out - it shut down, the LED turned amber & it beeped continuously. The laptop draws 80w, so there's no reason the PAPWR005U (rated to 90w) should have a problem. I tried a different load, slightly less than the laptop. The PAPWR005U stayed on & the LED remained green, but it began beeping at me: 2 beeps, pause, 2 beeps ... What the hell does that mean?? No help at the Targus website.Honestly, Targus, why not document your products for your customers? Extremely frustrating.I would not recommend this inverter if you need to power anything like a laptop or larger.
Item received promptly; perfect condition; does just what it advertised; a little heavy. I would defintely recommend this item.
This is a great bag. If you're ok with slings, it has a plethora of pockets for everything you need. It's slim, so you don't feel like you're lugging around the kitchen sink.
This seems to be a good quality protector for an electronic device however it is maybe a 1/4 inch to big for the Zune 80G device. I just kind of moves around inside of it.
I used these patch cables to connect some networked security camera's at home. The quality is great and the snagless ends made it easier when I was snaking them through walls. I'd definitely order these again the next time.
Keep the manual handy, you'll need it to figure out how it works. I don't think it should have to be this complicated. But it works pretty well in my self contained travel trailer with 12 volt solar electric power (so I do not use the C batteries in it) and is small enough to be easily tucked away. It seems to be sturdy (not rugged) and works well for what I want it for......weather reports, news and occasionally TV. I found it on clearance at a Wisconsin Farm & Fleet store for $19.95, so I think it was well worth the price and will be happy if it lasts a couple years.
It fits my Panasonic DMC-FZ35 and protects that great Leica lens so I'm happy with it. I must confess that I was momentarily confused as I'd expected it to mount on the outer ring, but it fits on the lens itself. Just extend it and it fits like a charm. I personally feel quite relieved knowing that the lens won't accidentally get dinged or scratched while I'm using the camera. I'm not intending to play catch with it, but why take the risk when you don't need to.
This works perfectly with the Denon AVR-987. The music from my I-pod is flawless and dynamic. The photo's are easily displayed and during a party with background music from the I-pod it provides a wonderful slide show. The Movies are heavily pixilated,but watch able with great sound.The only short coming is the setup, but I followed the directions step by step from the Denon AVR-987 user booklet and it was set up with in 10 minutes.I recommend this to anyone who can configure the Denon AVR-987.
I bought one for my Panasonic TZ1 camera, but the camera does not recognize the card. Going to return it.The TZ1 manual says it accepts 8GB SDHC card.4/6/2008:I like to revise my review. The card works on a Casio EX-V8. So it was not the card's problem, but the Panasonic TZ1's problem.I want to give it a 5 star, but have no way to change it.
I got an excellent price for this bag and Beach Camera shipped it promptly. I had several camera bags made by Lowepro before, so I am not at all surprised about the excellent quality of the bag. Here are things worth noticing:1. Inside color is orange. Unexpected, but it is fine with me. Some people might not like it however.2. Laptop compartment fits my Sony Vaio 15.4" widescreen snugly. I had to remove the nano mouse adapter to slide it in. Note that the nano mouse adapter is very small. However, a 14" widescreen slides in easily.3. It is bigger than I expected, but again, it is fine.4. There are 3 inside pockets for power adaptor and cables, keep them out of the way. There are several pockets under the flaps with velcro flaps to keep things from dropping out.5. Shoulder pad is slide along the strap, so it fits nice to the way you carry it.Overall, I am very happy with the bag. Buy it, if you are looking for a laptop messenger bag. After all, you can't go wrong with the price.
I purchased this cable along with a new receiver recently, and I've been very pleased. I'm no audiophile, so I won't pretend to wow you with any technical details or in-depth review of the audio characteristics of this thing. I will just say that it's, aesthetically, a very pleasing cable. It fits well into any decor, and will certainly make any system look more professional and tidy.From a performance standpoint, I can only offer that, from my admittedly limited ears, this cable doesn't appear to introduce any interference or otherwise unwanted artifacts, and functions as a subwoofer cable should. The Dayton packaging was great, and the cable appears to be very well crafted.No complains from me on this one. Dayton Audio has a solid product in my experience, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cable to anyone.
I attempted to use just the box after reading a lot of "stuff" about the software online.I was not able to use it that way so tried to load the software and it kept shutting down my computer. This is not what I expect from a hardware/software bundle in this day and age. Especially one that is so simplistic. DOn't buy it.
If I had to do it over again I'd probably go with the 40G version just because of the problems others have had with the 80G. With that said though I've had no problems whatsoever. I've had mine about 8 months now. My main use is recording TV shows and then using the Archos on trips. The 2nd use would be as an MP3 player and I also use it as a portable hard drive.If this product were released right now I'd probably have to give it 4 stars, but considering it's almost 2 years old now I see it worthy of being 5 stars. Archos is way ahead of the competition in this market.Problems -All the problems I've had are very minor.1.) The battery life is not great. It's good for about 2 hours of video.2.) The screen is difficult to clean. Fingerprints wouldn't be such an issue if there was a case that had a clear cover so you could see the screen.3.) My biggest problem is with the playlists for music files. It's not easy to use. I never did figure out how to add a song to a playlist without creating a new playlist. I ended up taking all my songs off and organizing them in folders and then putting them back on the Archos.I won't list all the great things about Archos as I think they're pretty well known.UPDATE - 11/17/10Over 4 years later and I'm still happy with my Archos. The battery was wearing down and was only good for about an hour when charged so I bought a new battery for it and everything has worked great.
Great bag. I have been a photographer most of my life, and have carried my gear in some of the best bags, including system bags by a currently popular maker. Utility is important, but so is quality construction and finally, looks. I want gear bags that keep my gear safe, yet accessible. As with many photographers, I sometimes travel with cameras and a laptop, my portable darkroom. I also want bags that don't look silly, or shout "hey! expensive gear here, steal me!" This bag is simple yet modern looking. The construction seems very high quality. The padded computer compartment in this bag (there are two) is a perfect, very snug fit for my Thinkpad X220. There is room for power supply, Wacom, and room to spare. The handle placed near the back edge of the bag is an especially nice touch. It doesn't spoil the aesthetic of the bag, but is very handy. There are many times that a hand carry is preferable to a shoulder carry. If I have one potential complaint, I'm not sure how I'll feel about the full-length front flap and the twin velcro pads that secure it, though it does provide a zippered space for items that aren't too thick. There may be times when tight space might make negotiating the bag opened cumbersome, likewise for the noise of the velcro. Though I can't offhand think of a time when the noise might be bothersome to me, it may be a concern for you. For those who are looking for the smallest profile without going to a sleeve, this is the bag. Although I have the small bag, it comes in a larger size as well.
This is the third Toshiba DVD player I've had. They've definitely worked out a few kinks that prior models suffered from. First, the 3900 has a workable remote, the buttons are logically arranged and it is easy to hold right-side up. The jpg feature works very well, pics are very sharp even at low resolution on my 50" TV. The zoom is incredible, not by having an absurd magnification, but for the extreme sharpness at high magnification. It also allows just a 'slight' zoom at the first notch, perfect for expanding a letterboxed movie somewhat without losing too much of the frame. (The SD-2805 model overdoes it and it won't work properly for this.) This player doesn't network, doesn't have DVI output, doesn't record, doesn't have a mega-byte-per-second indicator. Not quite cutting edge, but it does all the standard feautures, plus progressive, without faults. An impressive value, I'm placing my Amazon order for a second unit.
I ordered this watch because it had everything i was looking for and I bought it. By day two, the watch face dial fell off and started to lose the metal prongs that held it on. I was able to snap it back on a few times and yesterday I lost that piece completely. I will be sending it back by FedEx to have it fixed with the return package that came with it. Glad I activated the warranty!
...what I didn't like about it was the positioning of the 4th and 5th finger. They would end up being on a slant...half on/half off. After a couple hours of gaming, my hand was sore. For now I am using a standard $10 Microsoft optical mouse where both of those fingers are on the mouse pad..much more comfortable. The ideal comfort mouse is the Microsoft optical ergonomic wireless mouse...except the batteries going dead at the worse moment. I gave it a a middle of the road setting of a 3 stars due to comfort. However when playing Battlefield 2142, it was very nice being able to change the dpi on the fly. The wights were also very nice being able to customize how well it slides over the mouse pad.
I was upgrading a six-year old PC with a larger hard drive. Since all new SATA drives conform to the newer 300 MB/s specification (at least), I wanted to add a hard drive interface to take advantage of the increased speed of the new drive (which was not supported by the motherboard SATA connections). I installed this board according to the instructions, but found that it only works with RAID configurations of two or more drives, which was not indicated in the product description. The supplied documentation is very weak, and Belkin's web site has no support for this product. If theres is a work-around to get this board to work with a single drive, I could not find it. (And after practicing law for 22 years, I know how to go through a document with a fine-toothed comb.)
These are great for volume control but after a few weeks use are starting to come apart. They also are a little bigger than hoped for and are a little too big for our 3 yr olds head.
Maybe it's because I design small electronic devices that I seem to have a better understanding of this issue of the D-560/C-350 and battery life than others. Digital cameras including this one with LCD monitor screens put savage power demands on their batteries. The basic chemistry and construction of alkaline batteries means that they are not able to efficiently deliver power at this very high rate. They just get hot and their voltage drops very quickly, making the camera shut down in a matter of minutes.Olympus have been amazingly short-sighted in supplying a pair of alkaline batteries with the D-560. It's giving users the very mistaken idea that it's designed to use this battery type, when it *isn't*. The manual on the CD-ROM more or less spells it out that alkaline batteries are only to be used as a last resort. OK?Rechargeable Ni-MH and non-rechargeable lithium batteries (CR-V3) have a completely different chemistry. They *are* capable of efficiently delivering the kind of power this camera (and other digital ones) demand, to give a very useful operating time.I've been using 2,000mAH PowerBase Ni-MH batteries in mine, and getting more than 150 photos before one set is discharged. I think that this is perfectly reasonable. The supplied 16MB XD card can only hold about 80 1024x768 pictures after all.The bottom line is this: if you are going to buy this or a similar digital camera, be prepared to buy some Ni-MH batteries and a charger or pay a lot for CR-V3 lithium batteries for as long as you own it. Olympus should make this fact crystal clear in their owner's manual, but they don't.Yes, the D-560 obviously does have a design fault. It will often give the Low Battery warning even on batteries which have just been charged. However mine doesn't stop working, and the flashing red symbol disappears after a while. If you can live with this glitch and are prepared to buy Ni-MH batteries and a charger (or CR-V3 batteries), this is one incredibly good digital camera I fully recommend.
I use this wireless router in my 2-bedroom apartment and get good signal in every room. Three computers are routinely connected without any noticibly degraded speed in the internet connection. The configuration software had plenty of options for security, filtering, scheduling, visibility to outside users, etc. without being unnecessarily complicated. Works simultaneously with macs and PCs on the network; network setting configurable by either OS.
I bought the USB100M specifically to connect a Sony SVR-3000 TiVo to my LAN. The drivers are built into the TiVo, and therefore there is nothing to do after plugging it in except restart the TiVo. Worked on the first try!The flip up part of the adapter does seem a bit fragile (be carefull when plugging in the cable), but I won't be moving mine around now that it's installed. If you're going to be constantly plugging and unplugging the Ethernet cable, you might want a more robust product.I don't see it listed anywhere in the product description, but it also comes with a short (about 6&quot;) USB extension cable that can be used so that the adapter does not block access to an adjacent USB port or if you already have something bulky plugged in to an adjacent USB port.Five stars when used for a TiVo!
This player is a piece of junk.First the USB really doesnt mean you can hot swap. You can access the files only if the software is installed on the computer which means that you cannot pick up MP3 from any computer.Second, it gives errors with XP. It tries to install drivers every time.THird, removing old and adding new MP3 is such a hassle. It takes minutes to delete old files and add new. Seems like you are working with a floppy.Fourth, its Mojo software hangs all the time.Fifth, it sucks battery life.Sixth, if your MP3 is not in a directory, i.e. if copied directly, it wont show. Then it wont delete and will show 200 MB as not free space. Formatting is the only way out.Seventh, it came with a mail in rebate which never showed up.Overall, a bad experience.
Excellent. Works everytime. The only thing is it does not wake speedlites when they go into standby. I can trigger a Canon flash with a Nikon camera. You need to use wizards in manual mode which is the only drawback. Look out for the new ttl wizards. I'm waiting for the Nikon version later this year.
I just bought an Onkyo TX-SR606 and couldn't get it to display on my TV. After a bit of googling and exchange with Onkyo support I decided to try a different cable and that solved the problem. The previous cable I had was an AudioQuest and I'm not particularly shocked to see the price. The one I replaced it with, and which worked, was a Belkin costing $20. The only reason I paid that much is that I needed one today. More expensive doesn't always mean better.For the connections from my DVD/Roku/AppleTV I used $1.50 3' cables which work just fine. As many people will tell you, if you are paying more than $10 for a cable you are getting ripped off. Unfortunately the sales people at Best Buy have been brainwashed like lots of other people which is why I walked across the road to Office depot for something half the price of their cheapest.There is also no difference between cables for HDMI 1.1 through HDMI 1.3a. The only difference is the change to the testing procedures that cables need to go through. Here's a nice little write up:http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/hdmi-spec-versions.htm
I cannot carry heavy items, so I was looking for a carrying bag for my MacPro laptop that wasn't heavy and big, because my lap is heavy enough already. I went to Amazon and read the great reviews posted for this item and so I ordered it based off of those good reviews I read. I am very happy with this item. It is light weight and a prefect fit for my 15inch laptop. The bag is black in color and the material feels good to the touch. This item has a slot in the inside, one in front and one in the back. This bag also has handles to carry bag in your hand and a shoulder strap for people like me that carries multiple bags. The only complaint that I can see that a person might have with this item is that you can see the outline of the Mac charger or other nice size items when its inside this bag, but that's because the bag is a prefect fit for the 15inch MacPro and is light weight and made of neoprene.
This exact same model and number is available in a silver version that is usually a couple of dollars cheaper. Just thought you'd like to know!
I bought this for my daughters new Cannon Elph camera. It is well made and great protection from unexpected accidents.
actually i just thought of something to say.product has tiny writing on it: &#34;IEEE 1394 Friewire&#34;Lol Friewire? geez some one needs to show these chinese spellcheck;)but all joking aside, product works as is intended. not defective or anything, works great.
This recently released item is a superior alternative to Nike's case for the Nano designed to be used with the Nike + iPod running system. It consists of two parts: the case for the Nano with the Nike receiver and the velcro pouch for the Nike sensor that attaches to the shoe. Both items have sufficient velcro to make a tight fit. The case is mainly designed to go around the wrist, which makes it easy to look at while running, but an extra velcro band is included so it will fit around most arms. The case designed by Nike has one major (and, one would think, obvious) flaw: there's no clear cover, so the Nano screen cannot be seen. This case and the pouch (which aleviates the need to purchase a Nike + iPod shoe) should be welcomed by many who use the Nike + iPod running system. Thanks Marware!
Good lens for price and great if your a beginner or intermediate photographer. Takes great pictures. Shipped out on time.
Great compact flash for general use. The bounce feature makes this entry level flash a solid performer and a bargain. I like that it uses AA batteries and is not sucking the camera battery dry. Money well spent.
The sound quality is pretty good -- about the same a earbuds that cost half as much.The headband comfort is not bad, but takes a little getting use to.The ear phones move off of your ear if rest your head on the back of a chair (or airplane seat).If you are looking for noise cancelation you will be very disappointed. There is some but not much.
Wow, I mean wow! This is a great sub. The bass is deep and loud. I listen to a lot of rap and R&B;, and this sub is spot-on on how the sample was envisioned to sound. I will admit that it may have too much bass. But, it is really good with movies. You can tell that this product is well designed. I'm actually buying 2 Polk 505 subs, the second is on the way. However, I'm wreastling on taking that one back because the one gives a lot of bass. That being said, I may keep it. I don't have to have both on all the time. And, with my Onkyo, I am able to adjust the sub's volume. This is a good thing because I can still keep the bass up in my fronts and keep the music having a full sound.I have some old technics. I have a little story I want to tell. When the ups man first came by, I was not home, I ride the bus to work to save money. But, I drive sometime because I need to make up my time or handle business. So I was running home trying to catch the UPS man. I seen UPS leaving my court in my neighborhood. I knew I had missed him. But, my neighbor signed for my subs. He said to me, "Wow, does your Technics make all that noise", not knowing I got some 10" Sony sub which sounds pretty good. I told him that the 12" Technics I got work in concert with my Sony sub. Now the box that the Polks 12" 505s come in are big. So, he was looking at me like wow man. The sub is pretty intimidating when looking at it. But, the thing that helps it out is the fact that it is black. Anyway, I started doing sound test last night when I got it. I knew that it would completely drown out my Sony 10" sub because the watts on it is only like 100 watts as maximum output. So what I did was bought me a 50 foot audio coaxial cord and position my Sony 10" behind my couch. Now, don't get me wrong, that Sony gets up. I saw it necessary to buy these subs because the Sony does in fact have limitation when it comes to deep loud bass lines. One of the song it has trouble with is Killa Cam by Cam'ron. When I had my Cobe, it sounded good, but now my Onkyo has higher db(s). So you can hear the crackling when turning up a mid-range model stereo receiver. The Sonys position worked well because even though I couldn't hear it, I can feel the bass lines, being that it was positioned behind my couch. This was a good thing. When I turned on Killa Cam and turned up the volume, I turned my Onkyo on normal loud which is around 15. The bass was amazing. However the true test is at about 23 to 25 volume, didn't go any louder because my pictures were rattling. At that volume, there was just all smooth hard bass with all the lows combined with my technics and Sony. It was beautiful. I am scared for my Sony because my Onkyo gets up and I'm scared that its going to kill it. I'll probably just put the Sony in my room with the Coby reciever (my Coby sucks but the Sony makes up for its faults).Again my second sub is coming. I'm not going to leave both on if I decide to keep it because it is not even necessary to have both on. Only maybe it is necessary to leave both on if you're listening to a movie in DTS (DTS takes alot of bass out so that the sound sounds clearer). If I have one problem with this sub, is that it doesn't have a power save function at least from what I've seen. I didn't mind until I saw that when I turned off my receiver and notice the sub doesn't turn off when you turn the receiver off. That kind of sucks because in a year or so, if you don't turn it off on the regular, this could lead it to burning out. I don't know how hot this thing gets. I left it on today while I'm at work. When I come home, I'll check and see how hot it is to see if it is a real problem.It was a bummer that Amazon uped the price to 399. I don't know why they did that. I went to Newegg, they sold it for what Amazon was selling it for before Amazon jacked up the price. I still left some money on the table because Newegg sold it at one point for about 199, then it went back up to 224. I decided to nab it because I thought they would raise the price like Amazon.In conclusion, I just think that this is a phenomenal product compared to whats out there for the Newegg price. But even at Amazon's current price this could easily be 599 sub. The sound is amazing and if you don't have the ability to adjust your receiver's sub output, then you can adjust the volume on the actual subwoofer. Great product!
I though these would be a knockoff of the Bose speaker stands, nope, they came in the original Bose carton. I saved $40 buck on these babies.
This is a good product, if you have the money and the necessity.
Works as expected, Occassionally have to reset, Simple though, Unplug power supply to router, wait 30 secs. plug back in. The signal is pretty strong and the wireless laptop works just fine with me on the desktop at same time, wireless is within 40 feet more than 30. Overall im satisfied for the operation and price. Set up was a bit of a pain because I only had one usb cable,You MUST have two CAT cables or one cable and a flash USB to add additional wireless computer to the system.Also make sure you MATCH up your wireless card with a speedboost wireless card If you intend to use a speedboost router. Except for that, set up was fairly simple, just follow set up instructions and....There ya go.
INSTALLATION:I was really excited about getting this anti-glare privacy filter. The filter fit my screen height-wise, but was a little too wide for my monitor. Because of that, I couldn't use the attachments that fit over the monitor. I used the velcro it came with instead.FILTER size11-7/8" (height) x 16-1/4" (width)FRAME size13-1/2" (height) x 18" (width)I was actually really disappointed in the instructions. There is a wire that comes out of the black frame. The end of it has these metal pinchers which are somehow supposed to go to your desktop. The instructions have a picture of where it's supposed to go, but my desktop is a little strange in its configuration and I "pinched" the area where there's metal and to my knowledge, this feature on the anti-glare privacy filter doesn't work.ANTI-GLAREDespite that, the filter is really easy on the eyes. I didn't realize how much I strained my eyes until I got this. I feel that my work productivity is already better because I don't have to concentrate as hard when I'm looking at the screen.PRIVACY:The privacy part doesn't work as well as I thought it would. If you're looking at it straight on from a distance, you can still see everything clearly. I thought it would "fuzz out" from a distance and it doesn't at all. If you look at it from the side a little, then only part of the screen is blurry. The privacy part isn't such a big deal for me since I have nothing to hide at work and so I purchased another one for my co-worker because we're mainly using these for its anti-glare capability.
Good router for the price. Has never dropped signal on me, and it was a good price. I removed one star solely because the range was slightly shorter than I would have expected for something with 3 antennas.
I just received mine before going on vacation. I was impressed with the best shot options, had to adjust apeture on some shots, but thats one of the reasons I bought this camera, it lets you go full manual like my old SLR. The movie mode was great, didnt experience the same issues that the other reviewer notated.
Works well. Picture function too small and display a bit washed out at times in terms of contrast, but it serves its purpose of being a small MP3 player with a nice interface overall well.
I bought this product last month and it works great. I didn't have any problem with it and the shipment arrived way earlier than I expected.
The brackets are very poorly made. The threads on each center hole of the two brackets (for Intel LGA775 board) can be worn very easily.
When Nikon brings out an `s' camera, it is virtually a sure thing that this is a camera you want to get your hands on. The D70s is not an exception. With essentially instant-on (.2 seconds), improved built in flash, a larger and brighter lcd screen, and especially the ability to take up to 144 exposures at 3 frames per second make this an incredible improvement to the existing D70. Imagine the sports or wildlife exposures you have the chance to get with this capability!The D70s is the digital SLR to record daily life and life events. With a 6.1 mega pixel resolution limits the size of prints you can make with it to about 11" by 17". If this is not a problem for you then this is your digital camera. If you want to be able to make larger prints with good resolution, then you need to spend a great deal more money for a higher resolution digital camera (about $5,000) or stick with film. I keep my old N90 for these purposes.Buy the D70s without the bundled 18-70 Nikon lens if (1) you already have a bundle of Nikon lenses; or (2) if you want a more capable first lens for your camera. If you want a more capable lens I strongly recommend the Nikon 24-120 lens. It cost $500 from B&H; photo and will wind up being the lens you always keep on your camera. Its equivalent range in film cameras is 36-180 - in other words slight wide angle to more than satisfactory telephoto. This is the fourth generation of this lens by Nikon and it now has all the bells and whistles: Nikons best ed glass for super sharp and clear pictures, silent wave motor for extremely fast focusing, and vibration reduction to eliminate the shakes in low light. Nikon has other excellent zooms and you may want to look at them but I can highly recommend this lens as one to have if you never want to miss a shot of the kids or what is happening at the instant.* One extra EN-EL3a Lithium-Ion Battery.* Two 2GB 80X CompactFlash cards with write acceleration (WA) technology.Note: Nikon recommends the SanDisk SDCFH (Ultra II), SDCFX (Extreme/Extreme III) or Lexar Media 80X WA CompactFlash card for best performance.* One CF card reader for your computer. Firewire or USB connection depending upon your needs.As time and money permit you may want to add the following:* A telephoto lens for wildlife and sporting events. The 70-300mm F4-5.6G AF Nikon is a great value and complements the bundled lens nicely. If money is not an object step up to the 70-300ED or the 70-200 F2.8 with vibration reduction.* A good macro lens such as the AF Micro Nikon 105mm f2.8.* Polarizing filters for both the kit lens and the telephoto. Get Nikon filters there is no sense in spending money for Nikon lenses and then putting junk filters on them.* A bag to carry all this stuff.This will get you nicely started. Further down the line you may wish to get the following:* A speedlight. Either the SB 600 or 800.* A tripod and ballhead.Be sure to check prices at B&H; Photo as well as those shown here. They have a tremendous selection and have long been known and trusted by serious photographers. In addition I would suggest that anyone who buys a D70 join Nikonians. There or literally tens of thousands of people who are more than happy to help you with any question you may have about Nikon Cameras, lenses and other equipment as well as help you with your photography skills. And, bet of all, it's free! Go to nikonians.org.
I've tried five "remanufactured" Brother drums from different sellers and NONE of them worked! My original Brother drum that had been telling me to "change drum soon" for TWO years worked better than ANY of the five I tried! Some were even official Brother drums they redid. It took me half a year of returns and reordering before I got this OEM product. This item worked perfectly out of the box. I'm a believer of OEM products! Some sellers are vague about if the "new Brother" drums are remanufactured or original so ask detailed questions to make sure the product will work. Save yourself the time and trouble!! I wish I had sooner!
I wasnt really looking for a DVD Recorder until I saw this product. What I wanted was an upconverting player. After spending $2000+ on a TV, I didnt want to spend another $500+ on an HD DVD player, at least not yet. That is when I saw this on sale at $99. I have never been a fan of RCA, reading different online reviews about different products. I never considered the brand for various MP3 players and other electronics stuff I bought. But seeing this model under $100 with HDMI cable included, I figured I should give it a shot.. After all there arent many upconverting DVD players that sell at that price (add another $20 for HDMI cable at amazon, $60 anywhere else).It is a week now since I bought the unit. Here is what I found.The good:+ It comes with pretty much everything you need(in fact more than what you need) to hook it up to your TV (an HDMI cable, S-video cable and a composite AV cable)+ Upconversion is good, much better than what I get from my progressive-scan Panasonic DVD Player over Component Video cable. I cant really compare against other upconverting players, because this is the only one I've used.+ It looks nice, definitely not as cheap as it costs+ It records quite well in different modes. Similar to good old VCRs it has LP/EP etc that lets you record upto 4 hrs on a DVD. I just tried DVD+R, but I plan to buy a couple of DVD RWs to reuse.+ It has a AV, s-video and DV port at the front panel (but covered)The bad:- It takes a while to 'boot'. After you power it on, it takes some 20 seconds before it starts responding to the remote.- The menus take a while to get adjusted to, but they have a lot of features as well.The unknown:* I have used it only for a week, so I dont know about the reliability yet* I havent used the DivX play back yetOverall I think it is a great bargain (Upconverting players sell $70+, DVD recorders sell at $70+, HDMI cable costs $20+ - why not pay $100 for this). The video quality is definitely better(may be not the best) than my Panasonic (480p output). Bonus is you can record DVDs too.I will post my experience after a few weeks.***UpdateI experimented with the DivX playback as well, from CDs. It plays extremely well, the picture quality is as good as any other DivX player I have seen on display. After using (not abusing) it for about 4 months now, I think the player is quite reliable. I would recommend it, unless you have another couple hundred dollars to spend.
MY ADVICE - Go ahead and try the Mojo 620, but make sure you can return it for a refund if it doesn't work.I purchased the Mojo, along with competing models from Samsung and Panasonic, with the idea in mind that I'd return two and keep my favorite. (None of the stores offer an in-store demo model - all three stores offered a 30-day money-back guarantee.)Compared with the others, the Mojo is a bit on the large size. But I was attracted mostly by the promise of good volume. (One of my intended uses is for motorcycle riding, with Koss earplugs under the helmet. But only when I'm riding the wide open spaces; NEVER in traffic. I need volume. I also need good memory buffering, to avoid any "skipping" problem.) I was also impressed by the nice multi-line scrolling backlit display, and the numerous adjustments that can be made using menus. Wow! This model also has a wired remote (inline with the earphone jack).JVC claims 10 hours of operation from a set of (2) AA batteries. That's about the same as Samsung claims; Panasonic, on the other hand, claims 32-40 hours. (The reality is - all three are a bargain - 10 or more hours of quality tunes for a buck's worth of batteries!)The Mojo indeed had substantially higher volume than either the Panasonic or Samsung. (In the interest of objectivity, I used the same 'phones for all 3 - the Koss "Plugs," and also a nice set of Sony over-the-ear studio phones.)But - the JVC is going back today. Why? Because it won't play my MP3 discs!Again, I used the same, freshly-burned CD-R discs to compare all three players. Both other models work fine. The JVC will display all the ID3 information on its excellent backlit display, but I push the PLAY button, and it's a crap-shoot. Some tracks play, others never get "acquired." It just sits there spinning. (Huh?) I took the first one back, and described the problem. The "technician" (a pimple-faced kid who I'm confident knows much less about the product than I learned in a couple hours of fiddling with it) told me I was probably burning my CDs wrong. Which might be true, if the Panasonic and Samsung didn't play 'em flawlessly. Anyway, they gave me a replacement, and it's doing the same thing.Another thing - on the tracks that DO play, some of them "skip" from place to place in the track, back to the beginning, etc. And if they DO take off and start playing, there is some irritating "popping" introduced into the sound from time to time, that is NOT heard with the other models.(I didn't do much testing with standard audio CDs - although the MP3s don't sound nearly as good as CDAs, in my opinion, the trade-off is 10+ hours on a disc, instead of 74 minutes. Again, portability is a big issue on my upcoming motorcycle adventure that I'm gearing up for.)Frankly, I'm quite disappointed I didn't have better success with this JVC. (The Samsung and Panasonic both offer a 1-year factory warranty, compared with 90 days for the JVC. I purchased a 3-year "exchange" warranty at my local retailer for $18 extra, but I guess it won't matter now.)I'm going with the Panasonic. Not nearly as feature-rich as either this JVC or the Samsung (with its awesome DISPLAY remote control!), but it's bulletproof. Or so it seems. I've also got a Panasonic portable CD player that I bought new in '97 and it's still going strong.Other hardware notes:Motorcycle - 2000 Harley-Davidson FXDX (pretty loud, but quiet compared with wind noise at 60+ mph).Phones - Koss "The Plug" - like earbuds, but with a soft rubber plug that goes further into the ear canal, and supposedly blocks ambient noise. $15-17, lifetime warranty.(This is still an experiment, and may be a colossal failure. In my few miles of "testing," the ambient noise of motorcycle riding is still a major issue. And, I'll probably end up with permanent hearing damage. Huh? Huh? Maybe if I had a Honda Gold Wing with a big fairing...... NAH!)CD-burning - I'm using an IOmega 12x CD burner, and the standard Adaptec Easy CD Creator, Version 4. I've never had a problem with an audio CD or an MP3 collection.
The biggest problem is that the LCD screen is unreadable @ outdoors in daylight, so framing pictures under these conditions depends on good luck.Not having eye view as a option is very frustrating. The selection of night pictures scene is always blurry, may I need a tripod for that. However the selection of pictures with available light is very good.Battery life is good, I used it all day long in different set ups and the battery holds very well, do not forget to recharge it at the end of the day and will be ready for the next day. Xd cards are not available everywhere, and is more expensive than sd cards.I will buy it again if comes with a eye view option...
I got this bag to fit my Asus G74, which is a monster of a laptop. It fits perfectly in the main laptop slot.I am also able to fit my wife's Asus Bamboo laptop in one of the secondary pockets.This thing has tons of room and is made of quality, durable materials.
This was perfect for my elderly mother who is not "on-line". It was very easy to hook up (I wasn't even there) and managing online is easy. We had a few bugs in setting up the delivery times (took a few days for it to sync with five delivery times instead of three)and at first I was frustrated by many calls for service in which I received many different answers, but it was finally resolved and has worked perfectly since.Having the youngest grandchildren 3000 miles away, it has cheered my mother immensely to get daily pictures of my boys. Very worth it!
This is my favorite lens. I could not carry the heavier long range teles, and it was a hard decision for me. In the end, I chose this because it was lighter than the zooms.Having previouly used the 75-300 IS zoom, I was leary of getting another 300mm prime, because I may miss the 70-300 range of shooting. But the clarity and colors are so true for this 300 prime, I don't look back.Easy to handle, not so bulky. Fast, impressive photos. Even when I add a 1.4 teleconverter shooting in the 500mm range on my 20D. I use the f4 alot, no problem, great clarity. Awesome lens for the price.
The TV was advertised as new. An obviously used TV with a defective screen arrive. After a lot of hassle I was finally given a return address label. But the refund still hasn't arrived after nearly a month. The problem is mostly Target. Do not buy from Target via Amazon.
Is it really that hard to figure out how to attach a connector to the end of a wire? You simply insert 1/2" of bare wire into the connector and crimp it with what ever you have. A pair of pliers will work. This product works very well for what it is intended for. It is a low cost solution to having bare wires in the back of your speakers and receiver. They do prevent corrosion unlike the previous posters have indicated. It does not eliminate the possibility of corrosion, but you would have to have connections placed at the factory under controlled conditions to achieve that. I have had my connectors in place for about 10yrs and have had no issues with them. The rubbers sleeves could be a bit tighter, but they do not fall off if you have 16ga wires. Not bad for the cost. I am buying more for my new wires for my new system.
We were going on vacation and received the SD card in time to take many pictures. It was in the original package. Very pleased!
I am amazed at the clarity and great bass of these little marvels. It would seem that [$] is expensive for such little headphones, but in this case, they are more than worth it. Fidelity and volume of the songs out of my ipod almost doubled compared to the ipod's original earphones. With the MDREX71SL, I can lower the volume on the ipod about 30% from what I was used to with the same volume as before, a higher clarity and an increased battery life.If you have an ipod, do yourself a favor and buy this earphones. I used to be in doubt but now I am definitely a believer now.
purchased this as a gift for my son, it is excellent product. Yes I, would recommend it to others. thanks
I was in need of replacing my Magnovox DVD recorder, as it was a +R only and it was getting harder and harder to find my archival quality DVD's for it. This RCA recorder seemed to have what I needed, and it accepted both -R and +R formats. Set up was fairly easy, and I proceeded to start transferring home VHS movies over and using it for recording my favorite prime time shows. Set at the 1 hour recording, the quality of my DVD's was not of very good quality. They were very grainy and the sound was not good. And, if I wanted to record more than an hour on a disc and set the machine at a LP, boy, the results were unwatchable. My connections are of the highest quality, and my recordings with the Magnavox were excellent in comparison.Utilizing this RCA as a playback only machine has it's moments as well. It is very sensitive when there are minor flaws in the disc and will freeze, not allowing you to skip/fast foward. You have to actually stop the machine, and then fast forward by skipping chapters to try and get past the problem area, which is sometimes not possible. I can take the same DVD and put it in a cheap Walmart brand player and it will play fine!And, frequently I have problems when turning the machine on,,,it will freeze at the "Hello", and I will have to turn off and reboot.I will be repacing this unit. I've read some really good reviews on some Panasonics, and may go that route. Will probably keep this unit as it does have a digital tuner and maybe I can at least use it on one of my older tv's as a converter when analog signals go away next year.Would not recommend this recorder.
This is a great USB external modem which fuctions very well. Best for Windows 2000, ME, XP and Vista. VISTA drivers ARE AVAILABLE in 32 and 64 bit @ Creative Labs web site. Perfect choice for an external modem when there is no room inside your computer with an available PCI slot for an internal one. Great for sending and receiving faxes via computer which I do.
I finally realize why I keep going back to Sony headphones. Price, quality and unbelievable sound. I am so satisfied with this choice. They sound absolutly fantastic. I can leave them on my head for hours and they never feel uncomfortable. Only drawback I can find is the cord. It is way too heavy for the headphones. Sony went a little bit overboard with quality in the cord. Prior to these I owned a set of Bose over the ear noise canceling headphones, and I have to say that those were great. No complaints except for the price. And even though these are not noise canceling, they have every bit the quality as Bose at 1/3 the price. Highly recomended.
I owned an old Fujifilm S5000 (3.2M) and I was really happy with that. However that one is very bulky and I needed one that fits nicely in the pocket. The V10 fits my needs perfectly about the size of your palm.Because of its size, its bit awkward at first taking photos, but you get used to it. My reason for the low 2 star rating is when you power the camera up, the lens moves out and a plastic protective cover opens up. This plastic cover keeps getting stuck and not opening up completely, I had to push them open with my fingers.It takes decent pictures, but because of the broken unit I got, I had to return it. Anyone else see this problem?
Paul (review below) did such a fine job that I only have a little bit to add. First I want to add that my initial experiences with this DVD burner have surpassed all of my expectations. The Nero software they provide is excellent; the DVD burner is pleasure to use. And FAST too.I want to mention that Sony has two updated BIOS releases that takes DVD-R writing speeds from 8x to 12x. There are other advances also. And the BIOS update is so easy to do.(...)There are two updates. One update (says it is for the 710A but the DRX-710UL has a 710A inside so it applies here) updates media compatibility and improves writing speeds. That update is named 710A_BYX2.EXE.The second update is for us users that connect to the computer with a USB cable. That update is FWUPDATE.EXE and it resolves some issues with WinXP SP2 communications on the USB interface.I have now done both updates on my burner. I ran FWUPDATE.EXE first, rebooted and then with the USB interface issues all updated, I ran 710A_BYX2.EXE.The 710A_BYX2.EXE update paused for what seemed like a minute or two at the 100% progress mark, but just be patient and eventually you should get the "inquiry" message followed by the "update was completed successfully" message and an invitation to reboot.Upon reboot after the 710A_ByX2.EXE update, WinXP saw my DVD Burner as a new device (again).All in all, it is pretty slick. But, of course, proceed at your own risk after printing out and carefully following the provided (on the web-site) instructions for each BIOS.I've been burning with Fuji (Taiyo Yuden) 8x DVD +R and -R as well as ProDisc 8X DVD-R and it simply couldn't be easier.
I got this mouse well over a year ago, and it's still working great. I think I may have only changed the battery 4 times, and it does everything a mouse should do. The grooves for your fingers are surprisingly comfortable, though the scroll wheel does have an annoying click to it.For those with a Mac, the right click does work which is very handy, and because the scroll wheel also acts as a 3rd button, you can program it right in the system preferences to activate Expose or any such program, again, extremely handy.For the money, it's a great mouse.
The case is made of high quality material and fits my Canon powershot A700 perfectly. I would have given it 5 stars if the case had a seperate compartment for carrying an extra set of batteries. There is just enough room to carry the camera and an extra memory chip. No extra batteries.
I started off on D-76, and while I still use that and enjoy it, it is no secret that XTOL is the better of the two. Following is a list of why this developer is considere superior by many:PROS- Produces sharper negatives (subjective)- Produces finer grain (subjective)- Better at speed increases- Can be mixed and used at room temperature- Better for the environment- Good shelf lifeNEUTRAL- You won't see big improvements on 35mm unless enlarging past 10"x8"CONS- The dreaded "XTOL Failure". When not mixed properly, people have found that XTOL "dies" sometimes as quickly as within a week! The key here (THIS IS IMPORTANT) is to follow the mixing directions exactly. If you stir too fast (putting air into the mixture) or use hot water to make it dissolve more quickly, your chemistry will fail much faster, leaving you with undeveloped/ruined negatives. When done right, this developer will sit for up to a year (sometimes more).While there is debate as to whether this developer truly holds benefits for 35mm photographers, it seems that there are more people who prefer it over D-76 than the other way around. Its ease of preparation combined with the fact that it is less toxic to the environment makes this a good choice in 2012. I still keep D-76 on hand, but exclusively use this to develop T-MAX...there is just not beating it for that film!
I've been looking for these MP3 players & recorders for 3 years,luckily I found you guys with them.I love the portability of my music(jazz).I like the Sony minidiscs better than the iPod.Thanka
I purchased this 175 watt inverter in early June to use in my car for powering my netbook while "on the road" over the summer. I have used it 3 times and it works perfectly. It is not very noisy and does not get very hot - fits my Honda's lighter fine. I think it is a worthwhile accessory if you need a way to power a notebook or somerthing similar. It is much cheaper than the car chargers sold for computers!
I went to Walmart and bought a competitor's product that was simple to use and turned out very nice looking instead and the price was about the same. I don't think this was even made to fit my 2001 Chev Silverado 1500 LS at all. I was disappointed in this kit.
I use these at work -- the guy who just moved into the cubicle next to me is VERY noisy, and when music is playing, I hear absolutely nothing from Mr. Noisy (make sure you push them in your ear as far as you can). I listen to CDs in my computer's drive via Windows Media Player with "TruBass" turned on (the equalizer is nice too). These earphones are audiophile quality, and there are times when my co-workers will find me with my eyes closed in bliss, listening to Gerry Mulligan, Dave Matthews, etc. It's a win-win situation now, thanks to these earphones.
I purchased this for my 4 and almost 7 year old for Christmas. It has been the hit of our neighborhood. It's easy to use, the kids love the movie feature, and we have already printed out cute pictures that they have taken.
These speakers are some of the best out there for the price. However, they are very bright, almost harsh, out of the box. In order to help with the somewhat shrill sound, they MUST be equalized in the 2.5-6 kHz range. Doing this will bring out the hidden warmth in these speakers. They image very nicely and are great paired with a subwoofer. Don't expect the 5.25" woofers to give you much bass below the 50 Hz range, but this should be expected.
My JVC XV-523GD DVD Player stopped playing DVDs altogether a little over one year after purchase. The troubleshooting provided by JVC's web site did not solve the problem. It just caused more frustration because the machine responded to the onscreen troubleshooting, but nothing changed in its inability to play DVDs.I found JVC to be highly customer unfriendly because the customer service available by phone can tell you nothing about solving problems with the machine (types of problems, costs of service), offers no understanding, and merely points you to a list of service centers.Added note: I doubt the cleanliness of my machine or DVD condition affected its functioning. I store the player in a cabinet and it's been kept up well.
DO NOT BUY THIS DVD unless you want to hear "Daddy my DVD is broke AGAIN". If I had a dollar for every time my daughter said that we could buy her a state of the art player in no time. The first couple of times the DVD would spin for days and not play. We had to unplug it to stop it. Lastly we put a DVD in and now we can't get it out. This product was bad buy. A very bad Buy.
This is a great printer for someone looking to do professional quality prints without the $1700-$2200 price tag. While you will go through a full ink cartridge learning it's ins and outs, it's not really that difficult to understand. It's ability to print full bleed at any size up to 13 by 44 inches (by .01&quot; incriments) is quite usefull, particularly for the digital photgrapher. And artists looking to add great print quality to their portfolios can forego the high cost of 8 by 10's with this (15 pieces and you've broken even). The possibilities with the Epson 2000p are near endless.
From day one it never worked properly. Would take several reboots to read a DVD. Had terrible problems blacking out or going dead if the power cord was jiggled. It was still under warranty, so we sent it back and the manufacturer sent us a new one. Same problems with the new one. Battery life is not long enough to play a movie all the way through. Very cheaply made. Don't waste your money on it.
If you are looking for a sport Flash based Mp3 player This is by far the best flash Sport Mp3 player in it's class.I have been researching Mp3 players to replace my Rio sport player. I decided to replace my RIO with a more sturdy dependable playerThe Creative MUvo Sport fit my needs, I was looking for an EXPANDABLE Sport player (to use while running, or working out.) That can take some punishment and resist moisture, I also wanted a built in FM tuner that actually works.(unlike the RIO)The Muvo sport has it all with extra bonuses such as a stop watch and adjustable EQ.and for the best price in its class.It is sturdy, expandable up to 1 GB which is more than enough music, no need to have 20,000 songs for what I use it for.The AAA battery last beyond 17 hours, the sound is crisp and excellent.And after spending time working the buttons I found it to be very intuitive and easy to learn, Very easy User interface, dont waste time loading software, simply use Windows Explorer and drag and Drop nothing could be simpler.The buttons are Not too sensitive and will not activate while you are exercising.(unlike the Rio) Another great feature I couldn't be happier with. It is well built durable rubberized case.And it was reasonably priced! it only cost me 89.00.Although package says Expandable up to 512mg It works with 1GB SD card and holds more than 400 songs, and if you learn the unit you can find that the player DOES pool or loop internal and external memory together.PROS:Sturdy, Durable and compact for its classEasy user interface , fast Drag & Drop upload.FM Tuner That WORKS!Excellent crisp soundExpandable unlike most sport players on the marketVery Secure stable arm Strap ( unlike the sloppy arm band by RIO)Cons: *The arm band although very secure (similiar to Phillips Nikes arm band) it is a bit on the bulky side,I would like to have the option of a belt clip,*The instruction manual could be written more clearly, this would address mnay of the issues or CONS in previous reviews.IE : "how to connect the neck strap to the unit:The Neck strap unit connects right below the Earphone plug you have to remove the cover and loop the neck strap through the grooves which are held in by the cover, the neck strap has a release clip so you can remove it easily.If you are looking for a Flash based Mp3 player that truly is portable,drag & drop,sturdy, expandable and very user friendly, don't spend 140.00 on a RIO when you get so much more with the Creative MUVO Sport. you won't be disappointed.If you do by this product spend some time playing with the buttons and learning your player before you go out and use it.I have tried many MP3 players and the CREATIVE is least expensive and better features & quality than any in its class.*Nike phillips PSA 128 MAX &lt;---------name says it all 128 MAX!!*RIO Sport s35s & RIO FORGE &lt;-----poorly constructed,and RIO s customer support is HORRIBLE, FM tuner never works*MPIO fL100&lt;--great sound! but too small and not meant to withstand an active user.Not a good Mp3 player for athlete or active user.Worth the money and best quality & sound for its price!
Bought this to play and record audio during thesis interviews. Sound quality from the earpiece is marginal-average. The fit is adjustable and reasonably comfortable. Where this product really fails is the microphone. In my FIRST TIME using it, the mic cuts in and out during recording. I'm sure this is some durability issue arising from low-cost assembly, but it just ruins the entire product. I just requested my refund from Amazon (the refund/customer service from them is incredible).
The Electricity Monitor works very well and does all that I wanted it to do.Good product.Don
this product does the same job as the epson, and at an extreme discount, and without any problems, I am sticking with RHinotek.
The system is really loud and has excellent sound on all channels when in DTS 5.1 (DVDs and Digital Cable). You can really appreciate the bass. Also, the tuner is very accurate and I rarely get interference, something common in all other radios in my house.
Despite the box saying Windows-only compatibility, this DVD burner works just fine my Mac Powerbook with Toast 8. However, the burn speed is far slower than Sony claims. I was only able to get around 5x burns with 16x DVD media. It may due to its vertical orientation (vertical drives must burn slower). But overall, a very nice, inexpensive no-frills DVD burner.
When I first got this CD player it was great!!It was light so I could carry it easily around.The headphones won't fall off even when I ran really fast. The remote was cool to!The music played really good.That's why you should get this CD PLAYER!!!!
Operation and menues are very easy. Intuitive setup. Additional features -- movies, radio options are fantastic. Haven't tried sound recording and ripping audio.When installing creative software, don't really need all software installed -- I skipped audiable and few other free software packages.Many folks out there, keep mp3s in high definition recordings. Frankly, unless you're an extreme audiophile, anything over 128 bits is excessive thus you might be taking up 2-3X of space required. Zen software has a feature to optimize/compress mp3 during upload. Give it a try -- might save you lots of space.Don't forget to sign up for some podcasting.
I bought these to use with Pentax K-01 and am happy to report that the K-01 w/40xs lens fits perfect with room on the side for an extra 2x batteries if needed! Case is really nice and well made .. it's a great bargain!!P.S. This case will also nicely fit a Pentax Q w/8.5 prime attached + up to 3x additional lenses on the other side of the divider!Take out the bottom liner in either case as you won't need it - use the extra space (height).
This is a decent player which plays a lot of different file formats (mp3. mp4, divx, xvid, etc...) but is hampered with (sometimes) choppy video play-back and the screen has a bit of a "screen door" affect when you watch too closely. I /think/ when the video file does not fit the screen perfectly the play-back gets choppy as I have some movies which do work perfect on it.. so YMMV! video recording capability is also decent, and is a nice feature, but the unit lacks a remote to pause and unpause recordings, making it somewhat tough to use it for "pausing" commercials out of TV recording.The audio playback quality is pretty ok.. I ended up using it to play mp3s mostly.. it's very basic and just "works". You can't make play lists, you have to just search for the file to play.. you can set "random" play or straight-through play... very much no frills. The menuing system is very rudimentary.. there are no updates for it and there will not ever be any. Apex support doesn't know much about this unit, so don't expect much if you contact them for help.That's about all I can say.. it's a 20gb storage device with audio and video playback capability.. but don't expect to be "wowed" by any of it's ability.. it just works.Three stars.
Remember when cameras had cable release sockets? Remember cable releases? Show of hands? Well, nowadays if you need to trip a camera hands-free, you need a remote, and this one works with specified Nikon cameras. It's only about as big as the picture on this page (so it could be easy to lose), but it comes with a tiny case that conveniently slips onto your neck strap so you're less likely to lose it. I use it with a P7000, but I expect it will work equally well with any of the spec'd cameras. I tested it by, among other things, bouncing its signal off a wall in front of the camera, yet the camera fired. My P7000 has sensors front and rear; I'm sure the other cameras do, too, so it doesn't matter whether you are in front or back. I got the remote initially as an electronic "cable release" for studio-type shots with fairly long exposures--1/4 second, 1/2 second or longer. Depending on the sturdiness of your tripod, sometimes simply touching the camera to trip it will also vibrate it enough to degrade sharpness. You can use the 2 or 3 second self-timer on a camera as a "cable," but that's a nuisance, especially since on most cameras you have to reset it for each shot. This little infrared widget fires the camera when you're nowhere near it, so even a shaky tripod or makeshift camera support will suffice. A P7000 in "remote" mode stays there until canceled, so I can shoot all day with the remote and never reset it. If you're making a family picture and would like to be included, you can fire the camera from within the group. You could sneak this little gadget in behind your back, but the P7000 at least has a couple of handy timer settings that can be fired via the remote, so you can drop your arms and smile with the rest of the group; no one will ever know.
These are legit Sandisk cards. They are not bootlegs. The 4GB card will serve useful in my phone and many other products. Cheap, affordable and legit! Don't hesitate to buy one!
I HAVE JUST STARTED WITH HOME THEATRE INSTALLS. I HAVE COMPAIRED OTHER SPEAKERS, AND I HAVE TO SAY EVEN WITH THE DIAL UP THE SOUND IS CLEAN AND VERY CLEAR. MY NEIGHBOR NEXT DOOR STATED HE ENJOYED THE MOVIE I WAS WATCHING AS MUCH AS I DID FROM HIS OWN LIVINGROOM. I FIND THESE A GREAT BARGIN. VERY IMPRESSED.
Careful, it feels kind of flimsy and bends easily. I can envision the pressure ring inside the hood breaking easily.
Excellent product. I've tried non-Canon refills, and they just don't work. Sometimes I run long on one color or another, so I just start using that color for backgrounds, fillers, etc. It all evens out in the long run. And, it's cheaper when you buy four at a time.
Have purchased three of these and they work perfectly. Don't waste your money on name brand HDMI cables!!!!
I got this case for my 9 in portable dvd player! it's very roomy and has a lot of space!It also has capability to attach it in the car! I do not need that!It's a great case for going places!
This is my third digital camera after a Ricoh very early model that is less than 1 mega pixels and Nikon D1 SLR. I bought this one mainly because it's almost impossible to use the D1 on every occasion we like to take pictures of our little boy who is only 2. The D1 with a zoom lens is way too bulky, heavy and sometimes hard to use for my wife. She loves this Coolpix camera. With 5.1 mega pixels, the picture quality is very good for family photo albums. The battery lasts surprisingly long than I expected and I use the monitor all the time. I always try to avoid using the monitor on my D1 in order to save the battery. We carry it alot more than we would with the D1 now since it's so small and light. I never had any problems with the camera. It works with the Nikon View software I had for the D1 with some updates, of course. The only "complaint" I have is that there is a delay bwteen you push the button and it actually actuates the shutter. I am used to my SLR cameras (I also have Nikon film SLR camera) that the picture is taken the same micro-second I press the shutter release button. Also the AF is much slower than the SLR which is expected. Overall, it's very well made and can produce good quality pictures for family and daily use.
Add me to the list of pleased buyers of this unit. Before getting it, I was concerned about being able to adjust it horizontally, to center it between two windows. You see, the stud I mounted it to, was 5" off-center. As it turns out, the mount will NOT allow you to adjust the horizontal position, so buyers beware. The website gives good diagrams of the unit, and you find that the center of the mount plate is about 3.75" from the mount holes. So, even tho' the unit is about 1.25" off-center, it is not noticeable in our installation in the bedroom.Now, installing this unit is a breeze. I couldn't believe how easy it was, even for one person. Just make sure you find the center of the stud prior to drilling the holes. I used a drill bit just slightly larger than recommended, and the screws were easier to tighten. I also added some rubber pads to the arm so it wouldn't mar the wall when folded back completely. This is a well-engineered product, and certainly worth the cost.
I have used Whistler radar detectors for many years and have them on all of my vehicles. This model, which is wireless, was very attractive because of the ease of installation. Unfortunately, the unit mounted under the hood and the display on the interior of the car do not talk to each other well and you are plaqued with messages and beeps saying they are not communication. After having spoken to Manfacturer technical people and doing what they suggested, I have returned the unit for a new one hoping I just got a bad one.Great concept, great features,easy to install as there is no wire to run through the wirewall yo connect the two components. Hope I just happen to get a bad one. I will review the new unit after it is installed and, hopefully, working properly.
I recently bought a 10 gig Toshiba Gigabeat, and decided that a case would be needed to keep the wear and tear down. I went with this case (it seems to be the only one beyond some leather one), and I am pleased, but with somewhat mixed emotions.The good:- The case is a nice silicon, and allows for easy access to all the buttons. It seems pretty durable and will protect my gigabeat from most of my abuse.- The touch pad works fine, but is a slight bit more sluggish at response than say without the case.The bad:- The Gigabeat goes in through the screen's hole. This was kinda odd, but easy to do.- The screen plate is not attached and must be placed in (or removed) when I am monkey'n around with the mp3 player. I don't like how that operates..- I can't use my docking station without pulling it out of the case! I will survive with just plugging everything in, but I would have liked a shell case or something that would be easier for me to get out.Over all this case works great, but a hard plastic clam shell or something similar would probably gotten my buy over this 'body glove' style case.I would highly recommend this to protect your Gigabeat.
Needed this so I could add plugs for my Radar Detector, GPS and phone charger. Works but it seems fragile, made of a thin plastic. Has mounting holes if you would like to screw this on to your car, but would rather use those Command Adhesive strips.
I use all my camera lenses with filters because the extra protection is worth having an extra piece of glass between my photo and the subject. I do lots of outdoor shooting, and conditions vary too wildly with dust and wind.So that's why I purchased this filter for my EF 35-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. It's been attached since and it works great. I have noticed no additional flaring or reflections caused by this glass, nor any reduction in sharpness or contrast. Yes, the lens it's attached to isn't the highest quality, but most 52mm filter thread size lenses aren't.I would purchase this filter again.
great bracket... for some reason... on one of the end pices the bracket cracked but could have been that I tightened the screw to much... other than that it is great.
Before I bought this product I did some research on internet. Kensington was advertised to have the lowest interference and best sound quality, and it is true.PRO: The sound is clear, and there are no interferences from engine or other sources. It has full range dial (instead some other models that have only preset frequencies). It can program up to three preset frequencies for fast changing. Charges your iPod while traveling. Works like a charm.CONS: none.
Has anyone else experienced the following ?: Used the first twenty or so in a stack of 100 without any problems, then have run into (so far) a run of at least 30 defective discs after the remainder sat unused for a few months. After various attempts to narrow down the problem, I tracked it down to the blank CD-Rs. I had exactly the same problem occur with another brand, which was replaced with these TDKs. Is there some unwritten shelf life for blank CD-Rs or am I just unlucky?
I bought these for a great price at Amazon. They sound fantastic. I am actually using these as rear speakers. I also purchased the Polk Audio Monitor 70 (from a competitor of Amazon) and use those for my front speakers. Both sets sound fantastic and would recommend to anyone.
Like everyone else that's reviewed this product on this page, having the same issues. The mouse and keyboard connectivity is terrible. I'm a graphic artist, plugged it in last nite tried to do some work and i almost threw it out the window.This p.o.s. is going back to best buy.
I've only shot one or two rolls of this film, but I really like its characteristics. As others have mentioned, its great for portraits because of the beautiful skin tones it produces, and its not too saturated, so you don't get funky colors with this film. Instead, you get sort of pastel-looking colors, including really soft and smooth skin colors. Don't expect to capture a really vibrant scene on this film. I also did a little macro work with this film, and I was pleased with the resulting images. Though the images don't "pop" the way some colorful macros do, I actually like the sort of subdued colors that this film produces. The grain is prominent in low-light, and this film doesn't work all that well when pushed, so just keep that in mind. Still, sometimes a little natural film grain can add to an image, so just experiment and see how you like to use this film.
Wish I could give this printer zero stars. I have had the HP2550L for 15 months. It is not working at the moment because it needs a third imaging drum - at a cost of approximately $180.00 and two toner cartridges. I set it to print gray scale and it still used up the ink in the red and blue toner cartridges. I bought a new printer about eight months ago to do my black printing (an HP2420 - great little printer) and yesterday bought a new color printer - not an HP. It would have been cheaper to buy a new printer everytime I needed to replace the toner cartridges or imaging drum.
I'm a fan of Belkin products, and this one is no exception. While I've got a snazzy leather Targus laptop case for business/travel, this is my all-purpose, everyday case/lap desk. It's like the turtle shell for my laptop and I use it daily. Top pocket corrals cords and acts as a defacto handle. Fabric easy to clean. One suggestion for the 2.0 version: a more compact size. This is perfect for the average size laptop, but slightly big for my 13" MacBook. Not really a problem, but would be a nice option to offer.
The Toshiba 13A26 is a star in the ever-shrinking availability of small TV sets. It is a perfect choice for anyone who seeks economy in price and size. The picture is sharp and clear, and color is excellent.
I bought this item for my hp pavilion laptop. On the original package it's writen that it's compatible. However after using it only a couple of months, it suddenly stopped working. I called the company and they told me that it was written wrong on the package. They accepted their mistake but they would not do anything about it! They are still selling this product in the market although the information on the package is wrong! The customer support of this company is useless...Do not trust and buy this item! it's just waste of money!
This was a perfect solution for my elderly parents who refused to get connected to the internet, but were being left out of the email chain the rest of the family enjoyed. The Presto service works just as advertised and does a great job of reformatting the emails for printing. I would like to have seen HP make the printer capable of printing from a computer instead of exclusively from the dial up connection. Presto could offer more choices for the stationary and some customization available for the fonts, especially the subject line text. The printer could be less expensive as well. I had concerns prior to purchasing about buying a device that was that expensive and dedicated to one function and one service. Overall, I am very happy and my parents are excited about the results they are seeing everyday.
This is the worst monitor I've bought.Right out of the box, the screen had a bluish tint at the left corner. It took some time but I finally got the thing to work right.Avoid your problems and this lemon. Buy CTX or anything else. But never again will I purchase a Viewsonic.
When purchasing products of this type it is very important that all the specs match all requirements. Seller supplied the specs and the product matched them all. Good purchase and totally satisfied.
With all the different cables and prices for an Ethernet cable on Amazon, I spent some time deciding which to buy. This cable is well constructed and works great. It's running around a room, down into the basement, across the house and back up into another room.
I bought these speakers after reading the many reviews available and looking at similar products. I had recently purchased an Apple G5 and wanted a good surround system to compliment my computer. The setup of these speakers is simple enough and only took about ten minutes.here's how they rate:Satellites &amp; center: great sound from a small body. The mids and highs are crisp (once the dust covers are removed) and the construction is sturdy. A nice touch is that all the speakers have conjfigurable stands which double as wall mounts allowing you to change the direction easily.subwoofer: the subwoofer is the only problem with the system. It sounds great, if a little boomy, during movie playback. But for listening to music it is terrible. I actually have to turn it off to listen to my favorite music or risk getting distracted by bass which is overpowering and lacking in clarity.Overall, if you are looking for a relatively inexpensive set of speakers for watching movies, these are fantastic. If you listen to a lot of music, move on to something else as you will not be pleased with the performance.
I just got this Player for Christmas (I "only" have the Jukebox Recorder 15 GB) and I am really pleased. It is true that this player has some things that aren't as good as an Apple iPod, but what do you expect for that price? I didn't have the money to get an iPod and then as well a Fire- Wire card (because I'm a Windows User), so this was a really good alternative for it.What I don't like is:- no Hold- button, which is absolutely no problem, until now I didn't have any problems because of that....- the menu is confusing, I don't know what they were thinking of that, but the menu is poor at some points, I wish they would have made it show the ID3 Tags in the menu instead of the the file names...but there are Firmware upgrades available, so if you have such a player check the homepage sometimes for upgrades...- It is slow, but only when you switch folders and files too often if you have a playlist it works just fine, although at the beginning it always checks if all files of the playlist are still available and if you have a playlist with 500 songs it really takes a minute, but I don't care about that...- I couldn't figure out yet how to make playlists with just the player, it asks me if I want to save the playlist in the folder I am in and I can only push "no", so the playlist is deleted again. Just produce your playlists with MusicMatch Jukebox (or something like that) on your PC, it is a lot easier...- It doesn't come with the right Mac drivers for OS 10.2 Jaguar, I had to download these, but even then the drivers weren't really good and the whole thing was awfully slow (even my 266 Mhz Windows Box was faster than an iMac)...- the quality is not comparable with an iPod, it is really worse, but that is also fine when you see the price difference between an iPod and the Archos Jukebox Recorder...- The headphones that goes around your head, ... you cannot lean back on a sofa or a seat in a bus or plane without pushing them away from your ears...and they aren't even really good...- DON'T EVER RIP your CD's with the MusicMatch Jukebox program for Windows or Mac, this program is bad, the quality of the ripped MP3's is terrible and it sometimes just makes the song skipping in between the play...BETTER use CD'n'GO or any alternative programsNOW what I really really like:- 15 GB...I have now 2800 songs on it and still have more than 4 GB left, that is really awesome....- useable as a USB Hardrive, works just like one on a PC or Mac, that means you can load it with everything, not just MP3's...- you can copy MP3's from the Player to the harddrive again, not like the iPod or any other inexpensive Player that tells you about the copyright restrictions (which is true, but I am totally legal, so it isreally bad when I deleted MP3's on the Computer and only have them on my MP3 Player...I mean I could just convert the CD again, but that is work..8 -)))))...- Batteries last long...I don't exactly know how long, but when you turn off the backlight of the display it lasts really pretty long...So now I can say that this Player has some mistakes, but it is still a nice MP3 Player and a good alternative for Windows User like me, who cannot afford 400 dollars (+ Fire Wire Card) for an iPod. I can extremely recommend this product, but can say that techno-folks who always find something that is bad on high- tech electronics like that should better wait for something better for the same price or buy the Apple iPod (which is really a better MP3 Player if you have the money for it). For the rest Buy it, it is worth the money....
It is easy to handle, very user friendly if you are used to work with windows. I love it.
Got this for my 2005 Mazda 3 to use the audio input. Can't speak to the iphone connection, but the RCA to 1/8" headphone plug works great!
product was a advertised and works great. It was easy to install and got me back up and running with DirecTV without having to pay a DTV repair guy to come out to fix bad LNB. Shipping was a little longer than I wished for, just wished Amazon had some nearer to East Coast.
I've had this camera for less than a week and I am very pleased with it. With 21 years experience in photography and working professionally 1/2 of those years, I've seen a lot, and this camera is a high quality tool. I can't say this camera is better or worse than the other cameras in the same class. For just breaking into the software, the STITCH program is excellent. The other software is still under review.It's great to be able to use this camera on TV and record on VHS tapes, the main reason I bought this camera, (over the Fuji 2600).Negatives:Battery life is short*No case included*I don't like the tripod mount on the corner. Does not seat it's self on a tripod as well as it could, (little annoyance)Installing the card reader and camera, it gave my camera a hickup. I think is was the reader.*Coupon for "free" case, 16 MB card, and batt.Buy a large Hard Drive
I ordered 2 of these from Dunkin Inks through Amazon. They were both defective and lasted only a month of light use. The plastic pins that hold the toner together broke and the unit was no longer usable. I am back to using an old "refurbished" toner cartridge from another company. I have used a lot of "refurbished" toners over the past 5 years and these are the first ones I have ever had a problem with. Had only one broke, I would consider it a coincidence, but since they both broke in the same way, I would say they are low quality toners to begin with.
I am very pleased with my high speed hub and appreciate the good service also.
The backpack is very nice and has lots of little pockets for carring all the "stuff" for the laptop. It doesn't have space for a whole lot of extra papers, but it has what I need.My only complaint about the backpack is that the shoulder strap is starting to come apart. I've had it for about 3 months and use it every day, but I don't abuse it. For the cost, I'm surprised it has this problem.I would recommend it for someone who carries the extra cords, speakers, headphones, etc., but not for someone who needs to carry lots of extra papers or books.
when i decided to buy an mp3 player i looked at everything availabe. i was going to get the riovolt 250 (the black one). but that one is too thick. this is really very slim. i like everything about this player. the fact that there is no display on the unit itself is not a problem at all. the remote has a very good display and thats all you'll use anyway.
My macbook pro 15" 2008 was overheating and shutting off frequently, it got so bad that I couldn't move it while in use or it would shut off. I took it to Best Buy and they said the logicboard needed to be replaced, a local computer repair store said the same. I read about replacing the thermal paste on the cpu heatsinks and gave it a shot with this. Needless to say (as I am typing on my mac now) it is working like the day I got it! Has not shut off since the swap and is running as cool as can be (~90-120F.)The repair itself was a little intense, just make sure you get the right screwdrivers dont force them or you ay strip the thin metal. Also make sure you wipe the heatsink clean before applying the new paste!! I used a q-tip to wipe and saran wrap over my finger to apply!Hope this helps!
Just plug the thing in and go! The admin controls are great and security is tight. You can do alot to protect this network, more and easier than I have seen on other routers. Stop SSID brodcast, mac address filering is very easy, you do not need to type that long string a digits. Just connect and let hub will put the mac address in the connect pull with a click of the buton. I have version three with the latest firmware.Very fast and does not go down at all.
This DLO case is the best case I've owned for the iphone 3g. Love it.I got the same case from BestBuy for $35. I got 2 for little more than half the price. Many of my friend have also bought this case and love it....Thanks to Digital Lifestyle Outfitters!
This frame displays pictures ok. But DO NOT USE KODAK'S EASYSHARE SOFTWARE, your better off using windows to transfer files. Navigation using the buttons on the back of the frame don't make any sense, you have to use the remote to navigate. This frame is supposed to play .MOV .AVI .MPEG1 & .MPEG4 files .MOV files created with my Kodak Z812IS camera do not work on this frame, niether do .MPEG4 files. You can play .AVI & MPEG1 files 640 x 480 resolution.
I searched high and low for a reasonably priced bag for my new Canon Vixia HV30. Initially, I purchased the Lowepro 110 and could not get any of the connection cables, manual, or chargers in it. I then found this bag, the Canon SC2000. It came today and I quickly unpacked it and transferred everything from the 110 AND the small box of accessories that would not fit inside the 110 into the Canon SC2000. Oh, happy day! My Hoya lens pouch, Hoodman 300, 2 cables, adapter and cables, home and auto chargers, 2 batteries, lens cleaning fluid and cloth, HV30 camcorder, 10 mini DV HD's, a head cleaner, manual and included CD, 2 SD cards, a tripod mounting accessory, and a pack of LCD protector sheets nestled comfortably inside the storage compartments with one side pocket still uninhabited! Being the recent proud parent of the HV30, this bag holds everything I need but the tripod! Besides, my tripod carrier goes everywhere I go, and he doesn't mind the extra weight.
This is an excellent little MP3. I couldn't give it 5 stars because the ear buds are horrible in that they are very painful in the ear and keep falling out. Will have to locate a better set of buds. The MP3 is very easy to load music on and the FM feature is exactly what I was looking for. Way to go SanDisk! Now...if you could include smaller ear buds your product would be perfect.
I've been looking for a new pair of headphones for about four or five years now since I ran over my last pair with a windrower out in the field (long story). I bought these off the reviews and the price at purchase. The size wasn't a deterrent for me, but I could see how it could be for some people. I purchased these with the idea that they would stay at home to be plugged into my stereo or my discman (I still like the sound of my CD's or vinyl over digital). However I wouldn't be afraid to take them with me on a trip, because if it's good sound I don't care what I look like. That said, they are big and probably look a bit ridiculous (air traffic controller anyone). But the sound is great, I'm picking up on details within songs that I had not noticed before. They don't block out all outside noise, but they do a decent job. Comfort wise the ear pads are very comfortable, which is where I've had most of my problems with headphones in the past. The skull portion can get a bit uncomfortable if you don't have the situated just right, but once you find the sweet spot they fit perfectly and feel great. An added bonus for me was the extension for the cord, I don't have to be sitting right next to the stereo, which is nice. The cord is wrapped in a fabric material rather than plastic, so we'll see how it wears, but so far so good. Overall good buy =)
This is a nifty item and just what I needed. I wanted something to hold multiple papers that I am either working on or need to reference frequently that didn't take up much space on my desk. I often have several small piles of docs and wanted them to be kept separately so I could easily differentiate them.I had considered letter trays but their footprint is too large. I also looked at sorters but they either took up too much space, too, or would not hold 8.5x11 sheets upright.This does it all. The slightly curved design holds several groups of letter-sized sheets either vertically or horizonatally and takes up minimal space. And contrary to some photos, it's a nice dark bluish gray, not bright blue. It's inexpensive too!
Long over due purchase. We had been using a standard programmable coffee maker. The flavor is so much better with the Presto coffeemaker. It looks so clean and smooth as you pour into your cup. And the coffee stays HOT. I have to let mine cool a bit before I drink. It's perfect for my husband.
After reading the reviews about this product I decided to go with these headphones. I decided to purchase these to remove the noise of the engines while I'm flying. I was doubtful that these small headphones could produce quality sound. I was delightfully surprised. If you're looking for something with heavy bass these won't do it. They do produce crisp clear sounds with nice high, mids, and lows. They have also fixed many of the issues that were problems with the original white version of these. Namely Right and Left are clearly labeled, 90 degree connection to connector, and are easy to remove. The one minus I found was that the only ear pieces I could get to seal properly were the expanding foam(ear plugs). For those of you looking to purchase these I would say if you don't like having ear plugs in your ears you might want to look at something else.
was easy to install and took me about hour. You need a good hole drill bit and a drill. I've used it for a week on vacation and it worked fine. It show depth and water temp. which is nnice for fishing. It doesn't read at higher speeds but works fine when trolling. I might not of install correctly the transducer. I had limited space on the back of the boat. I mainly purchased this product for its size and mounting system. For the money it was a good buy.
We just got two of these things and while it still has bloat-ware utilities (sucks up 50 megs in memory) it is less trouble that some other HP print drivers have been. However here the critical flaw: never mentioned anywhere in the documentation (it took a call to HP to find this) is that this machine WILL NOT WORK WITH Win2000 SERVER (or any server software according to HP). You can not even get the install script to run, (they claim) you can install basic printing services, but none of the utilities. Kind deceptive marketing if you ask me. After unpacking this monster (>100lbs), it would be very be hard to ship it back. No issues with the actual printing, but most of our office machines (servers) can not use it.An update 5 years after the above: HP Support for Ubuntu is great, this driver was supported with ease, and now these things (still used as scanners and out-bound faxes) have a new life. As for users with Win servers (still screwed), as for Visa and Win 7 users, screwed with no plans to support. Here our last NT2000/XP node has just died, this product and its bloatware Tomcat solution have been more of less a bad dream and expensive to own. Whatever happened to the HP of my youth, at least the dusty equipment in the garage is still faithful.
I had my reservations but Slingbox is totally plug & play - just like all of my other Mac peripherals. It took me longer to get it out of the box & plug it in than it did to configure and use it.
The product itself is the best on the market, however, had I gone to a local store and bought it, the package would have contained the LifeGuard installation CD and the cableWhen I received this from Amazon, there was no CD no cable, nothing just the hard drive.I think Amazon should post a package detail list for all products on their site.
Amazing in every regard except that I found the HDMI 1.3 (any-net) feature far more annoying than it was worth, and in the end disabled it. Also, for some reason the output defaults to 1080i instead of 1080p; this is not a huge deal, but definitely a nuissance.
This is the worst piece of electronic equipment I have ever owned, and I have owned a lot! Never worked properly from day one. Unresponsive to both the remote and the buttons on the machine itself. Will not even turn off without being unplugged. When it does respond to commands from the remote, there is often a long delay before the response. never got it to record, and the DVD tray sticks EVERY time I try to use it. Possibly the most annoying device on the market.
Troublesome from the first day out of the box. Router drops connection 1-3 time a day. Extremely frustrating tech support from India. Yes, I updated the firmware, first day installed. (Why doesn't this come with the most recent firmware?) Yes, I went through the set up and configuration with tech support. Yes, I registered the router. Although I had to "re register" when I tried to get tech support. Netgear now shows me as having two routers registered, strangly enough, with two serial #'s that match! Resorted to email support to bypass the language barrier. They even want me to disconnect the SPI firewall to try to maintain my connection!! Keep in mind, this router is less than 30 days old when I begin all of this. After 4 weeks of contacting tech support, they finally agree to replace router with 3 options:1) I pay shipping to mail my junk router to them, within 5-7 days of receiving, they will mail me a new one. I am out shipping, and without wireless service for two weeks2) I pay non-refundable $17.00 for them to "pre ship" me a router with a box to ship junk one back in. I still pay shipping back to them.3) For $30.00 they will do as above, but express ship.Now if the new one has the same problem, I'm out again to replace??Wow! Admitting their router is junk..and I have to pay half the value of the router to have them replace it when it has had this problem from day one? I wish I would have done more research on this before buying. I will never buy another Netgear product.. EVER!!
item shipped exceptionally fast (ordered thursday morning got it saturday)! and the camera is in more than perfect condition. in all honesty, i feel like i underpaid for such a good quaity item. thanks so much!
I have owned my pair for about a year and they are still in top condition. The sony lettering on the caps has pretty much worn off, but that is of little importance. For $15, these headphones are a great deal.The sound is rather good and they are very comfortable to wear. I use these when jogging and I find they say on my ears better than earbuds. They simply clip onto the ear and are comfortable to wear for long periods of time. They might take a little longer to place on the ear but they don't fall out as easily either.I know that the rubber casing coming off of wires is a big deal to most people but my pair's casing is still intact, no breaks whatsoever.One thing I have noticed recently is that I'll get a little beeping noise every once in a while as I'm listening to these. Kind of like "da-da-daaa. da-da-daaa." It only beeps for about one second and I forget about it but I wonder if it's due to the age of the product or the fact that I've been drenching these in my sweat 3 times a week.Another thing to keep in mind is that these headphones do not have a seal, making it harder to hear in a loud environment such as a bus or plane. They work great when it's quiet (like in a library) but for those who regularly listen to music in a loud place, I would recommend one of those earbuds that seal off your ear rather than these.On the other hand, these are actually better for your ears as they aren't right up next to the sound organs like ear buds. So, you may be prolonging your hearing slightly if you use these instead of ear buds.
This works great if you do not plan on using it with the internet. My whole purpose of owning this cable was to watch streaming tv and movies from my laptop on my flat screen tv. Even though I have a strong wifi signal in my apartment, the wifi will not work as long as I have the cable attached to my laptop, making it useless for streaming.If you have another use for this cable, like connecting your dvd player to your tv, it will work great with a clear picture and good audio.
This lens is very poor quality, and takes poor quality photos. You don't get a wider angle, you only get the fisheye effect...which I can just as easily do in a basic photo editing program.
the sensor is genuine, works just fine, is attractive,is brand name, good color, stickum slight problem on reuse,overall excellent.
These 30 minute, mini-DVDs are perfect for short presentations that can be carried in a jacket pocket. And, the price, compared to what is charged in a retail outlet, is great. We use these to give our customers a short movie history of our company.
Taiyo Yuden are maybe the best CD and DVD blank discs available. I get very low coaster rates with these (maybe one out of 100). They are often counterfeited (see http://www.supermediastore.com/taiyo-yuden-how-to-tell-fake-or-real.html for details) so you have to be careful where you buy them; I've twice bought them from GenesysDTP on Amazon and received the genuine article (and the lowest price).
I have been using these for a few weeks now and am very happy. I had read all of the specs and reviews so I was not surprised but what I got.First off, these are not noise cancelling or noise reducing headphones. They are over the ear but are open-air meaning that you will hear the sounds going on around you and the people near you will hear your music. I was fine with this as walking in NYC you need to be aware of what is going on around you.The sound is good while coming from my HTC EVO. The headphones are comfortable and light weight but the fake leather cushions may make the area around your ears hot and sweaty.My only complaint is that the wires seem very thin and fragile as has been commented on by others. I have not had problems with them and hope it stays that way.It would be nice since these are designed for portable use if they could fold up smaller than they do.These are designed to be used in close proximity to whatever device you hook it up to. With a 4 foot cord do not expect to be able to move around while using them unless you have them connected to your smartphone or or mp3 type player that you can put in your pocket. Connecting them to a computer or stereo system will probably not be the smartest move as you will not have enough slack in the wire.Overall these are good and function like they should.
This is a great bag. I have a friend who paid over $70 for the exact same bag. Saved me a bunch of money and has the space from growth for our new hobby. Highly recommend for either pros, experienced, and newbies to photography. Seller is top of the line. Excellent packaging, shipping, price. Will does business with again.
I originally wrote a four-star review about this unit. But after several months of use, I've completely changed my mind. It seems that the little chips Canon puts on the cartridges to prevent you from using 3rd-party carts are either poorly engineered or intentionally designed to fail after a certain amount of time. As many others have noted in their reviews, you get error messages saying that two carts of the same color are installed, a cart is missing, a cart is faulty, etc. etc. And when that happens, you can't use the machine for anything, even scanning.Don't waste your money. Canon is trying to force you into using their carts, and in the process crippling the printer. Mine is in the dumpster after less than a year. And it was sitting crippled for most of that year. Canon should be ashamed of how they have treated their customers with this machine.
I got this radio directly from Radiosophy which has shipped pre-orders recently. It is an excellent analog radio with fine reception with good AM and FM antennae. As far as the hybrid digital signal, if you live IN a major city like NY you will receive ALL the HD stations easily but as you go away from the transmission towers like in the suburbs you will lose many of the HD signals. However, I must say that the transition from analog to HD is significant especially on the AM band -- quite nice. The FM is also very good, cd-like quality. This radio is well made and has many connection options. I give it 4 stars not because there is anything wrong with the radio but because I lose many stations because of where I live. Go figure!!!!!
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Wacom Tablet. I orginally purchased this tablet to use with my Photoshop Elements software, which I found difficult to use all of the features correctly and knew that a tablet would solve most of my problems. I have had my Wacom Intuos 3 table for about three weeks now and I am so impressed with the features. For someone like me who sits on the bed with the laptop on my very small adjustable desk this is perfect. I have everything I need on the Wacom table (the keyboard, mouse, etc.) and I no longer need to reach for my laptop in uncomfortable positions and I no longer have to worry about getting muscle aches because my Wacom sits easily in my lap and allows me to do everything from this position. I have the 6x8, since this size is recommended for people using a laptop screen of average size or a desktop with an average screen. I was going to try to get the 12x12 because I like space, but that size is for someone using an LCD screen that is about 40 inches. Since I don't plan on using this Wacom with my television, this size is perfect for me.I also like the feature that allows me to handwrite on the tablet and it automatically transforms it into written text. This feature is good for note taking college students. Each day I find a new feature, so overall I am very pleased with this purchase and it provides hours of fun.Also I should note that it comes with Photoshop Elements 6.0, and two other applications that I have not had much time to use yet.When I first got this tablet, I went immediately to [...] to download the latest software for this tablet, as this was recommended by another reviewer who had problems. I am glad that I did go to the site, because it had the latest version of software that was last updated in October of 2008. I read on the site that this latest update solves some software problems. I have not had any problems since having my Wacom tablet.
The notebook surge arrest protector is obviously useful because it protects your expensive laptop from electrical damage. This protector allows for one laptop plug and also one phone connection for the modem. It is also very light weight which is important in laptop devices. My only complaint is that it is a little bulkier in size than I would like. The prongs that connect into the wall socket is on the backside of what you see in the picture and stick out straight which adds to its bulkiness. I feel like I have to make more space than I would like in my laptop case for this. I wish they would have made the prongs like the way Kodak does for their battery chargers where the prongs fold in when unused.
This lens is so much better than the kit lens that came with my Canon XTI digital camera. I wish that I had bought only the XTI body and then purchased the better lens. The photos are sharp thanks to the image stabilizer. The zoom level is good for most shots.
I bought this headset/adapter set almost a year ago after experiencing Plantronics products in my work enviroment at a call center. Did you know how all those customer service representatives sit there and talk to you on these? They are very comfrtable to wear for extended periods of time, and honestly the reason I got mine is because I have trouble hearing in one ear. Earphones on both sides of a headset like this are a must for me. My callers never know I'm on a headset, all they know is that when I switch to it, they can hear me better. When I tell them I'm on headset, they can't believe it. I have my own business now, and spend a huge amount of time on the phone, which is exactly why I bought it. The only thing I don't like about it that I'm hooked by a cord to the phone all the time. BUT, I'd imagine the sound quality wouldn't even come close, if this headset was cordless. In summary...I'd reccomend it to anyone whose time on the phone is an investment. Mine is...that's why I have this product. Kudos to Plantronics for making call center headsets available to the general public at a decent price.
you sent us a spanish-speaking manual for this product. we need an english-manual sent to us asap. we don't want to have to send this back; but, will have to if you don't send us an english-speaking manual.
As I discovered upon reading the JBL Radial's troubleshooting instructions, these units seem to be unusually susceptible to interference from other consumer electronics.Most of my iPod music is exercise or dance music that plays well with headphones or through my car stereo. But when I initially plugged my iPod into the JBL Radial, every beat made a crackling noise. This seemed to happen no matter how low the volume was set. (I tend to keep the volume low since I live in an apartment building.)If I turned my iPod's bass booster on, the experience was like listening to Rice Krispies -- Snap! Crackle! Pop! When I turn my iPod's bass reducer on, all was well -- but who wants to listen to dance or exercise music with every hint of bass stripped out?The troubleshooting instructions suggested relocating a unit if it suffers from such crackling or popping noises, which might be due to interference. There were no sources of interference in my case, but perhaps the apartment tenants next door had equipment near our shared wall. Whatever the case, I moved the Radial to different positions in the same room, with no improvement in performance.Weeks later, I tried the unit again, and this time it sounded fine. But I'm concerned that the crackle and pop might return, and while I appreciate the troubleshooting instructions, wouldn't it make more sense for JBL to simply make the Radial less sensitive to other electronics?
Overall, a great bag. I am using this for a 15" MacBook Pro, which fits well, with a little room to spare. The 3 internal pockets hold the power supply, a mouse and various cables and keep them organized. The front organizer panel has 2 velcro pockets and a mesh zipper pocket, all of which seem secure enough so far. For traveling, the pocket on the top flap holds boarding passes and other documents, although it would have been nice if that pocket was a little larger (it doesn't use all the space available, just from the zipper down to about 1" from the bottom edge) and had some small internal pockets. There is an additional zipper pocket on the side which I can use for a cellphone or TSA baggie for liquids. The water bottle pocket will actually fit a 32 oz (1 liter) nalgene bottle.Compared to the Timbuk2 Commute messenger bag, it has much better internal organization, secure pockets, the front flap pocket and the stabilizer strap. It doesn't have the separate laptop entry like the Timbuk2, but it is also 1/4 the price. The strap is a little narrow, but seems comfortable enough for the loads I carry with this bag. Primarily using it as my travel laptop bag.
It worked just as described -- perfect fit from my router to my computer. The bright color made it easy to distinguish it from other wires behind the computer.
Sony does it again! This is an excellent camera. It takes some getting used to because the familair features are not in the same place as on it's other models. It is not heavy. The 8.1 MP with the 15X Optical Image Stabilization Zoom is more than I had hoped for. The pictures are spectacularly clear. The flash is more than acceptable, although I see more of a yellow tint to many indoor night time flash pictures than I like. The zoom is great and saves carrying around a heavy SLR camera and all the extra telephoto/wide angle lenses. It is easy to use right out of the box. I recommend this for anyone who wants quality professional looking pictures.There are lots of settings and lots of impressive features to learn about, but if you don't want to get into things deeply, the automatic features are more than sufficient!
I followed the reviews here and bought a genuine replacement battery instead of a third party one online, and I was not disappointed. It solved the buzzing problem of my three-years-old UPS right away and it is now in perfect working order once more. Although I did not find a recycle shipping label inside the box, I chatted with an APC rep and was directed to a website where I printed out the free recycling shipping label without a glitch. This is how responsible vendor should be - making recycling quick and easy. I am committed to buying APC products for my home and my office in support of their commitment to recycling.
I bought this product based on a review in Wired magazine, and I was not disappointed. These phones are extremely comfortable, have beautiful sound quality, and the noise cancelling is the best I've experienced. On a long flight its the next best thing to being at the spa (depending on your music choice). I've been using Audio-technica microphones for recording for years, and I'm not suprised that they've used their expertise to craft this product. What's more, they're much more affordable than many other big-name noise-cancelling headphones that are mostly selling hype and brand.
My new Palm Z22 Handheld is handy & light weight. It keeps all my appointments & addresses/phone numbers at my fingertips. Thank goodness Palm put out a hot sync program for Windows Vista, because I was not able to do a hot sync with my new computer for 6 mo. or so :(My old Palm Z22 had seriously malfunctioned after 2 years' time, and it paid off to spend another few bucks to buy a new one, rather than get the old one fixed.
I love my ibook. It is a great machine. It works well and I am very pleased. It is very user friendly. I was worried about switching from windows to mac but I love it and am glad I made the switch.
Delivery took a little longer then promised but this was probably due to heavy holiday sales. The cables are a thinner guage then other cables I have purchased in the past and I was a little worried. However they appear to work fine so far and I have not experienced any problems with them.
I upgraded my NEC ND-2510A to the latest firmware a while ago, and I've had no problems with these disks. I've been using AnyDVD (to break CSS encryption) along with CloneDVD to copy a few Scrubs DVDs that were getting a bit scratched. So far, I'm 3 for 3. I'd recommend these to anyone who's flashed their drive to the latest firmware.Update: After attempting to play these disks in a number of set-top DVD players, I have found one in my house that will not play after the layer break. This was a very old Mitsubishi player, one of the first affordable DVD players. To anyone who has problems playing these disks, I would suggest a new set-top DVD player. You wouldn't expect a 10-year-old CD player to play CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and you shouldn't automatically assume that a 5-year-old DVD player will play these, either. You can pick up a brand-name set-top box for $40, so there's really no tremendous need to complain.
i'm glad i didn't spend [...] bucks for one of these. i was was amazed to find a hdmi cable for less than 3 dollars and it wasn't used. i will never shop at best buy again.
What is wrong with this player:The volume control knob is messed up, right channel comes on before left.Line-Out refuses to workNo remote, and it would be easy to put one inThis player feels like it's going to split in two.$.01 per unit and the screen could be back-litNavigating your songs is next to impossible if they are not in folders, and it only playsin the order they were burned (leading zeros are required)High bit-rate (160kbps) reduces the anti-skip to around 50 seconds, down from 120.If it's moving when it gets more MP3 data, it will skip and pop (loudly)Adjustable EQ is a bass boost switch, sounds like you're listening through a blanketEats batteries as a light snack, no matter the typeGood luck with tech support, it's outsourced to India, they have thick accents and are clueless, and the number is a long-distance call!Do not buy this player!
Thought I would need these but ended up having plenty of them laying around. Good price and quickly shipped. Ends up I had a friend who needed one.Richard
If you have a TV with only one video input and need to connect multiple inputs (from a DVD, VCR, game console, etc.) you'll need a switcher or modulator. The nice feature about this device is that it is automatically switches to whatever is turned on. Since most switchers are manual, having a device that is automatic can be very convenient. However, as mentioned by another user, there can be problems with this concept if you are using certain devices such as a satellite dish.Another nice feature, is the smaller size of this device. However, other newer similar devices are designed to rest vertical or horizontal that can be more convenient. The dark blue color of the Sony Switcher is strange; why not black or silver?Contrary to another reviewer, I like the inputs in the front and think the outputs should be in the back; most similar devices are this way.The reason I gave this product only one star is that it only lasted a couple years for me and no longer transfers signals from one or more inputs. I spent hours trying to figure out why my DVD didn't work. It was the failure of this switcher. Now I also can't get a digital audio signal from my receiver as well, and I'm not sure if this Sony Switcher also corrupted something in my receiver. The store where I purchased it, Best Buy, no longer carries this device, nor could I find it in other retail stores. Also, it seems difficult to find any time of automatic switchers or modulators in most retail stores, for some reason. So, I've wasted many hours trying to find a replacement device too. This Sony switcher is still available in other on-line stores, however.I've always thought Sony products where fairly durable, but this device doesn't seem to be. And it appears my Sony Receiver which is only about 2 years old is also have some problems playing digital sound.
I received these by accident, I thought I was ordering lightscribe Verbatims but after checking my original order I see that I must have clicked on the wrong item and received these. I won't send them back as Verbatim, in my opinion, makes the best blank discs. I can't remember ever making a "coaster" using Verbatim and so even though I got these by my own mistake I know I will still use them all. You can't go wrong with Verbatim. Maybe I'll try to order the lightscribe version later but the more I hear about lightscribe the less enthusiastic I am about actually getting any so this may have been a happy accident.
I bought this unit as a perfect addition to my computer music writing - but it will not install on my Compaq Presario computer. After many weeks back and forth with Griffin Tech Support and HP/Compaq Support, and postings online, still no success. It installs in minutes on other computers, and other Compaqs, but not mine. Time for a refund which Griffin is happy to provide. 5 stars for Griffin Tech Support, though!
I bought this for my boyfriend as a Christmas gift because he had been wanting a GPS for awhile. I couldn't have gotten a better product for the price! It's works great. The only downfall is that a lot of the newer construction in our area is not on there or the street names are missing, but that's all excusable for the great price!
After much searching we purchased the Athena, and it boiled down to two main reasons: Price and the reviews. We got what we thought was a reasonable price and we hoped it could live up to the recommendations. Well, it was worth more than we paid for it (we are not complaining) and the quality is amazing. The highs and the mid ranges are there and the bass is there, it's a total package worth every penny.
I was replacing a 676 that recently went bad, probably dropped on a hard floor by my kids, that was just over a year old. I was amazed how difficult it was to go back and use the original remotes after using the Harmony. I called support and since the device was 1 yr. 1 month 1 day old, I couldn't get a new one under warranty. They did, however, offer the 670 for $75, which I thought was more than fair.The 670 is very similar to my old remote, and I do agree that the buttons for playback (DVD) are a little more difficult to use. Overall, that minor inconvenience is acceptable considering how well it controls my equipment:Samsung LCD HDTVSamsung DVD PlayerOnkyo StereoPlaystation 2Wii (will set up everything but the Wii, it uses Blue Tooth, arg)Dish Network HD ReceiverYou will definitely want to change the inter-key delay to 0 as you will have latency when pressing keys on certain tasks (volume up/down, etc.).One other big tip, most of the issues with the devices not powering on and being set to the proper input can be corrected by making sure the remote is pointed at the equipment. My TV seems to take a long time to power on so I always had issues with the incorrect input being configured. This was easily corrected by resending the command for the proper input for each task after a .5 second delay as the VERY LAST task.I rarely have issues using this remote and my biggest user is my children ages (7-16). They can flip from playing the Wii to watching a DVD with friends and never have to call out, "DAD".I turn off the "Glow" feature when a key is pressed as well to save battery life. I simply press the "Glow" button when I need it. Why have the keys glow each time, you only need it when it is dark. I use rechargeable batteries in the remote and also always have a spare set on standby.A Harmony remote is a must have. If this one breaks, I'll buy another the same day. It just happens to be one of those items that a return on investment is not needed, it just makes life easier.
For home use, this flash delivers.. The batteries that come with it are among the best as well... Very happy...
Well, it was fun for a short time...I was very excited to get the DCP750 DVD player with IPOD dock, but an intermittent problem on the first day has become a permanent problem two weeks later.On power-up, the unit is unresponsive to all buttons except the Program and Monitor buttons. Nothing I do can bring the remote or on-board buttons to life, so the DVD will not start the movie.Also when playing a DVD, it would sometimes freeze the screen, then the unit would make loud mechanical noise, and then quit. The DVD was not to fault - all DVD's cause the same problem.Thirdly, the unit sometimes stops playing, pauses for about 30 seconds, then resumes.I am disappointed that this great little device simply has too many problems for me to deal with, so (since I do not return items as my wife does...) I plan to get great satisfaction by placing it on the driveway and smashing it with my carpenter's hammer, then running it over with the van.Was this thing designed by Bill Gates??? It makes me just as mad as most Microsoft products!Thank you for allowing me to vent - better luck with YOUR player.Anybody know of a model that works well???
I had one before and I thought it was the shisnk; however, this one is not good at all. someone tell me why this one is harder to use.
The service from Amazon was great, delivery people were most cooperative, made delivery as promised, placed TV in space where we wanted and hooked up and checked it out.They even offered to take away the empty carton. We saved about $250 by buying from Amazon rather than from local retailer.
I love this camera, I have owned it for about two years when it first came out. The pictures are of great quality, and have used some of the special modes and have obtained professional photography results, even though I am just an amateur. The red-eye fix is very helpful. The external metal casing has been durable and scratch resistant.My only drawback is the battery door. A little tab broke off and I have had to tape the lid to the bottom of the camera. The camera works fine, but it just does not feel or look fine now. Which has me now looking for a new one!
This Headset has great sound & comfort,but the microphone has too much bass on playback for me.I even tried different settings for mic playback,& it's still too much bass for voice broadcasting. It didn't do a very good job in noise canceling. I would not recommend this Headset if you are an internet DJ.
We love our new TV. It is great for watching sports.
I ordered one of these from Amazon.com. Upon checking it out after receipt I found the camera module did not function. It drew the proper amount of current from the power supply (12VDC) but produced no video. OK, just a faulty camera, and could be replaced. I went on to check out the video display using another camera and found it had very poor brightness on both monitors. Using the menu to increase the brightness to full high setting produced no noticeble increase in actual brightness. I tried it out on my rear view mirror and even under low lighting conditions the disply was not bright enough to be usefull. I am returning the unit for refund. If this unit is representative of all units, I wouldn't waste my time trying another.
This was GREAT! They shipped fast, the product was shrink-wrapped, and was EXACTLY what we needed for a fraction of the normal price. Will definitely use again!
I've had this lens for about 4 months. Couldn't be happier. Most of the photos on my blog were snapped with it.Brad[...]
I decided to get a backup pair of headphones mainly for travelling so i would'nt have to take my good pair all the time. I was mainly drawn to these because of the price. Let me say first of all that the sound quality on these were ok. The aesthetics were pleasing. However, the padding around the ear was almost none existent. But the worst part, it felt like head was in a vice!! The pressure n my ear was just too uncomfortable for me to reccommend this product. Pass.
BFG Tech has great customer support first of all. I had a broken GForce FX 5900, sent it back to them and they replaced it with a Gforce FX 6800 OC (Overclocked) for free with absolutely no hassles. This company will be the only ones I ever buy a video card through. The card is unbelievable I run all my games at threshold to see how hard I can push the card and it keeps pushing.
I had done my research on 9" PDVDs before I made my purchase. In summary, this PDVD is the thinest I can find in the market. I bought it recently and I loved it! Best of all, it has this built-in "Axi-port" and i have options to connect it an external TV tuner and gamepad. This PDVD does it all. I will buy another for my friend as Xmas gift.
This DVD burner was shown in the picture as a small drive like those slime drives. When I received it, it was very dissaopinting to see that it is totally different from the published picture in the site. It is bulky and relatively big, and not what they published in the site as the device image. I tried to call the distributor, no answers and they never replied me back to my email.It has no power switch also compared to all other drives that come with a on/off switch.The functios is reasonable, but nosiy.
Did not seem to enhance reception on my scanners that operated on VHF high and the 800 frequencies. I use the antenna with my weather radio and it has performed adequately on the VHF high band. Installing it is a little tricky matching the components on either side of the glass. It is just an okay antenna.
I bought this leather case for my wife's 30GB video iPod. I had a black one for myself. The case protects the iPod perfectly, since very little is exposed to the elements. The true feature of this case is the ability to create a "kickstand" to allow perfect viewing of the screen for movies, TV shows, or music videos. I watch my iPod on my lunch break all the time, and this case is prefect. The only negative aspect of the case is the belt clip at the bottom of the case. It must be unclipped in order to charge the iPod. But this is also a good thing as the belt will help protect the connector from getting dirty or damaged as is the possibility with cases that allow easy access. The reason for this design is it is necessary to slide the iPod down thru the bottom (and out of the top half of the case) in order to create the kickstand position. I'd highly recommned this case for your Video iPod.Also works fine for the new Classic iPod. The click wheel is less responsive for some reason with new iPods tho.
I already had a keyboard pad when I received this tilt adjustable keyboard pad. And I have to say I really liked the pad I already had. But now I'm changing my mind after a week on this assembly. This is the first time I've used a tray which fits under the keyboard. My keyboard already has a tilt that I like, so I am using this in the flat mode. One thing that didn't occur to me immediately is this assembly helps protect the surface of my furniture grade desk. The keyboard wrist pad has a sticky underside and it sticks to the plastic plate instead of my desk. I think this is a distinct advantage. So now my HP wireless keyboard and pad are located on the plastic underbelly plate. I can just pick up the entire tray for whatever purpose such as cleaning my desk or sitting on my couch to watch television. I used my high end computer to store about 10 Terabytes of movies. Or I use my computer to watch programs on Hulu or Netflix. I can just set the entire tray on my lap.I do wish it was wider in width. The wrist pad is about only an inch or two wider than my thin HP wireless keyboard. But my keyboard has a keypad on the right side of my keyboard that makes it wider than say a laptop keyboard. So this precludes putting my wireless mouse on the plastic plate. It seems like it would be a good idea to be able to put your keyboard and mouse on the plastic tray. Then I could have sort of a portable desk tray to put in my lap to interface my entertainment center. And when I am finished, I could set the tray onto the corner table at the end of my couch until I need it again. If this was an extra eight inches in width, this would be very useful. It needs to be a minimum of 25 inches in width instead of 19 inches. But they only provided enough width for a full size keyboard and not a full size accompanying mouse pad. Hopefully they will read my review and come out with a new product like I have described.I forgot to mention that they provide six short posts to stick under the keyboard tray. Three posts are about half an inch in diameter and three are about 0.75 inches in diameter. They are about 0.625 in height. I do not know why these plastic posts are different diameters or why they chose the height they did. They have an adhesive surface on one end to stick to the keyboard plastic tray. I did not use them because I am using the tilt on my keyboard. I should mention that the wrist pad is thinner than most pads. And this works better for me because my keyboard is also thin.
I own a 2000 focus and this kit is an ok fit , I had to maniuplate it to get it to fit right and couldnt use all of the components that came with it as with the instructions I could not use it when I followed them... will it work for you? lol well if your willing to invest the extra time to jimmy rig it
I ordered these headphones for my three year son for Easter to go with his portable dvd player for when we travel. We got them out of the package and tried them on. It says it can fit an adult...well, it sure does! That's the first thing I tried. Then we put them on my three year old's head and they fit perfectly! The sound was great and the ear pads were very comfortable. I also bought Finding Nemo for him for Easter and he sat down and watched it two times in a row with the headphones on. The cord on them isn't extremely long but long enough to reach the back of the front seat, if you have the dvd player hanging on the back of the seat, and have a little bit of slack so the headphone jack doesn't get ripped out of the player. Great product! I would recommend this to anyone with younger kids.
love this keyboard - the adjustable hand rest is the first that fits my hands - i bought for speed typing which this keyboard does very well, keys have a perfect touch/response for typing and i like the standard key layout - back lighting is adequate, although it would be nice if the lettering were a bit brighter but it is still goodi use this with linux ubuntu operating system and all works except the button to change light colour, the light colour changes but then locks up linux, i bet the fix is simple but i dont know how so i use it with the default blue colour which i like the best anyway
Bought this portable Audiovox DVD player/tv in December of 2004 from Amazon.com. Was working pretty well. Did not really use it much (had it in my toddler's room). Used it in the car just a couple of times. Then last week, the monitor stopped working. Not sure why. Will try to see if Audiovox will repair it under warranty, but I will still have to pay for shipping.
I needed a couple of back up batteries for my camcorder and couldn't pay the premium that Canon wanted to charge. These were teh solution and worked like a champ!! They aren't anything exciting, but they do the job and at a fraction of the price!
I ordered this product for my Macintosh based on reviews that stated it would work with a Macintosh. It doesn't. Linksys tech support was useless and admitted it doesn't work with Macintosh. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE A MACINTOSH.
The Canon S820 is a quality printer. The individual ink carts is a great feature. You get picture quality photo's when printing 4 X 6 pictures. The printer gets a little less quality when you print 8 x 11's. Overall, very happy with my S820.
This lens is the best for Food and Electronic Gadget Photography. Especially on cropped camera, the distance became standard, it is very easy to take food dishes in low light situation without stand up, backwards, or lean toward to the food. It is also perfect for taking picture for your electronic gadgets and personal wears such as cellphone, portable game console, portable music players, headphones, watches, cameras, video cameras, jewelries, craft, and anything you can set on table.Before I purchase this lens, I have heard many reviews that said the motor of this lens is very noisy. After I tried it, I found it was totally fine. It does make some funny high pitch sound, but it doesn't sound very bad and very loud. I think it is totally acceptable.To my point of view. The build body is much better than EF 50mm f/1.8, and just a little bit weaker than EF 28mm f/1.8 USM. This lens can offer more vivid color than EF 28mm f/1.8 USM. I own them both. If you are considering to get either 28mm or 35mm, I think this 35mm is your better choice because it is cheaper, lighter, and does better jobs.Oeverall, EF 35mm F/2 is a great lens. It is very tiny, very light, very inexpensive, and does great jobs. I think this is the must have lens if you own any Canon DSLR.
Writes and reads faster than the older 100mb drive offered by this manufacturer. I recommend it for those dealing with colleagues/customers who can't/won't deal with CD R/RW drives for data sharing.
I've had my MZ-R37 for several years. I'm a professional musician, working solo (vocals, electric harmonica, guitar, organ bass pedals) or with other musicians. I use the MD to record my/our live performances. I originally had rather low expectations. I just wanted to review the music. Generally I used the output of the sound reinforcement system (tho I made a lot of very good recordings with the included stereo mic). The quality is excellent. I've been able to use many tunes recorded on the MD for CD's. Yes it's THAT good.I'm not claiming this will replace a full blown Pro Tools studio with Neumann U87's and a staff of Hollywood recording engineers, producers, and such. One can truly do magic with top line gear and a highly skilled production staff in much less time. But many of the MZ-R37's recordings were good enough to be on a CD with these and not embarrass me in comparison. And that's saying a LOT for a dirt cheap pocket size recorder with 1/8th inch input/output jacks.Mike Curtisironmancurtis.com
I love music. When my sister spilled juice on my last Sony Walkman, I skimped and bought a... portable from radio shack. I found that there is no alternative for quality, so I saved and bought for myself this cd player. It emptied my wallet but it was worth it. Then It just stopped playing music for no reason. I called Sony and they have no idea. Great sound quality, good interface, smooth playback. The only con is that the buttons on the pad can make it easy to hit track skip when you want to turn the volume up. Can't say that I'd get it again tho.
This echoes a little of what has been said before, but simply put these headphones deliver exactly as promised. They have fine sound quality, are relatively inexpensive, and, most importantly, they stay in place on your head. I go jogging with these and I'll go the whole time without adjusting them once. Sure, there are far better sounding headphones out there, and I would never recommend these for long term use (they hug your head and ears tightly so they can get uncomfortable after an hour or more). But for anyone who needs to jog, row, lift, or whatever, these are an excellent choice.
Cant beat buying the lastest network spec cable for the masses, at a price that cant be beat! At this time...you wont find CAT6 in any big box store like Best Buy!!!
I'm using this charger for a 5 years already and it still works great.But the butteries were died after about two years of use.
I purchased a WGR614v2 along with a Netgear WG511 802.11g card for my laptop and have been using it for several months now.As an access point, I am very impressed. Without putting much thought into its position (it is a floor below where I typically connect to it from), my signal strength ranges from 'very good' to 'excellent' (so says windows). It was straightforward to set up, and is managing at least 18 Mbit real-world transfer rates even two floors away.I had hoped I could use it to replace the aging Linksys Cable/DSL router which I've been using for several years, as I've had a few problems with the Linksys. Unfortunately, the Netgear is much, *much* worse. Even after configuring port forwarding, I am unable to complete FTP uploads reliably, whether in active or passive mode. Worse yet, I am completely unable to play online games such as Wolfenstein or Quake 3. After playing for several minutes, the router will cease forwarding my outgoing UDP packets to the internet (incoming packets are still delivered..), resulting in a bizarre situation where I can see the game going on around me, but cannot move or interact with it, and am subsequently unable to reconnect. Even after upgrading to the latest firmware, these problems have persisted, and I suspect there are serious bugs in NATing any kind of UDP traffic (games, VoIP, etc). For this reason, I advise any potential buyer to avoid this router.
1st off saved a ton of money buying through Amazon, the white glove service was excellent. Eagle called the day before set up a time, the guys arrived, brought the unit in, unboxed it, let me make sure that the unit was operational, placed it in the location that I had picked out. These guys were very polite and efficient.The unit itself is awsome, great picture, easy to operate. Once I found out that there are different modes for the picture, I can set up the screen for a bright,dark or movie environment.Sound is OK, but I will be getting a HTIB. Do not believe that you can go wrong with this unit, especially with LEDs as the light source.
I bought this printer at Office Depot, and I am a novice to say the least. First of all, I have no idea how to actually print pictures on this, but I am sure I will figure it out. There arent really instructions with it. Secondly, there is a footer page that prints after every print job that I cant get to stop. I even called HP and they dont know what the problem is?!?!? So after each page I print, a second page of thick black and light blue graphs print (what a waste of ink). I'm sure the printer is okay, but the technical support isnt really there for the technologically challenged.Feel free to let me know how to fix my footer problem!
I use this product for mountain biking, and although I find it very useful, it still needs to be improved. These are some of the cons I found:- Whith exesive vibration, the etrex can suddenly turn off. I think this happends because the bycicle mount cover doesn't hold the batteries as thight as the original cover.- The thin o-ring inside the cover falls very easely and it can be very hard to find if dropped.- The rubberbands provided for mounting it in the handle bar are either too thin or too thick, so you might have to put one of your own.- It is difficult to get the etrex off the bike mount, sometimes you need to apply a lot of strenght.- The bike mount cover doesn't adjusts as well as the original and has some movement. I haven't tried it under heavy rain, but I think this might compromise its waterproofnes.- When mountted on the handle bar, the etrex becomes very exposed to be damaged if you fall or hit a tree.
I used it in a fairly large room without any microphone extensions. The parties on the other end seemed to have heard everybody in the room well. Easy to use and connect to the computer. Note that this product includes the computer kit. So, no need to buy a cable separately.
I received these speakers when I purchaced a new desktop PC that is now G O N E. I thought they were underwhelming, untill I started trying to replace them with a 2.1 system that beats them. Dell 2.1 speakers don't come close. Sure there is not any woofer to give the boom boom, but the clarity in the midrange is superb, and they deliver alot of volume for such small things.
I have a multi-PC and MAC environment. After working with the device for hours, and hours - the MAC will not print to it. The user interface and configuration is all very poor, and not designed for non-experts. Even experts will find this little box quite frustrating.
Great Product!!! Excellent Price!!! Works great!!! Been using it for quite some time with no problems. Was bought to replace a Planet Waves unit that failed in 2 months. I have since purchased several more for gig-bags.
This is a good, sturdy, adjustable and inexpensive stand with three sections of legs that can be stacked on top of each other to raise or lower the stand to the perfect height. This stand is quite wide, but perfect for my application. I set a 40" flatscreen Samsung TV on top of it. I needed to open some space in my cabinet below the tv for a Wii and some other things. This stand has almost exactly the same footprint as the base of my tv. Hope this review helps. I'm glad I bought it. If there was a negative - In a perfect world, I wish the legs would have been black like the top of the stand. The legs are silver as the photo suggests. Not a big deal though.
I had to first master the drive jumpers, but the uptime to use was quick. Moved one jumper re-installed and was sending data in easily less then 30 minutes. Seems to be a nice little drive, so far so good!! a five!
The GREENLEE TK-30 basic electrical kit is a "MUST HAVE" for any home owner. I used to test all of the outlets in my home. By doing this, it was discovered that the prior home owner did not have the circuit breaker panel labeled correctly & that there were issues with the wires. I also used it to test the electrical system on one of my older vehicles. If I did not have this kit, who knows what would have happened in the future. Again, it is well worth it.
Don't tell my mom what the title for this is. I bought them for her birthday and she was able to hook them up and get them working. She wanted them to have speakers closer to where she sits and wateches TV. The less complicated for her the better and these fit the bill. She only has a TV and cable box. They plugged into the RCA jacks in the back and she hasn't had any trouble with them.
Item did not work on my computer. I went with one of the cheapest ones, I would recommend spending a couple more dollars for an item that would work.
DELL HAS A MP3 PLAYER Called the Dell Pocket DJ, It costs less then an Apple ipod mini, with up to 25% longer battery life, and it holds more then twice as many songs, its $199, Personally i am not a fan of Dell Latly, but I would Recomend this product more then the apple ipod. I dont have either of them, I have a motorola MPx220 GSm phone whitch plays Mp3, doesnt hold many songs. but i like it.
Well, it turned out that I really didn't need this product and it took me a long time to figure out how it worked. I gave the seller a mediocre review because I didn't think I could return it. He then contacted me and told me to return it for a full refund. (He also wanted to me change my earlier review.) I returned it, did what he instructed and now he won't give me a refund. Won't respond to my emails either.Save your money....
This strap is much more comfortable than the thin nylon fiber ones that cameras come with. Also, it's easy to shorten the strap by disconnecting the main strap and then clipping the two short connectors together. Very handy if you want to put the camera on a tripod, or carry it but not hang around your neck.
The Actiontech Wireless DSL Gateway/Modem is a satisfactory (in every way, including price) piece of electronics. It was reasonably easy to install and get up and running with little or no hassle. The status LED's are an especially nice touch, as they let you know that all is OK or not OK as the case may be and give an indication of a problem. I also like the wall-mount feature (all that are needed are two flat-head screws and a wall.
It's simple. This is the best digital camera I've ever owned, with the best image quality that I have seen. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants 5MPs and the manual controls. As always, Canon has made another top-performing model. It was highly recommended at CNET, and has been a top product of 2003 in many magazines and camera-related websites. You can't go wrong with this camera. With the price just under 400 dollars, it's the best deal around! Make no mistake, Canon is the best at digital cameras! 10 stars if amazon had that!!
Received Multi Port on about August 4, 2010. Needed more ports for laptop. Have 3 ports on laptop (ACER Aspire 5100), one side and two rear. Plugged in (loaded with 4 USB lines) to one of rear ports and several days later the rear ports stopped working. Took to authorized service station and they feel the rear ports were fried due to the laptop ports having to power the Multi port unit. Stated in ad that no external power source was needed and none was supplied (although it looks like a socket is on the MultiPort for one). Price was marked down from 29.99 to 9.99 so I didn't even bother with a return request. Bought a 7 port with external power supply from local dealer and have it plugged into remaining good laptop port. Got what I paid for I guess.
My Sony DSCW100 camera is small but very functional and user friendly, it makes photography an easy and interesting hobby.
very happy with the product exactly whati was looking for, bought one same size different brand on ebay and it broke after a week. this one has a much better picture and sound quality...i will stick to buying from amazon anymore.. i have had much better results....
The G1 is an excellent point and shoot camera, but failed to perform well with an external flash. I tried two cameras and returned both because of this failure. The instructions (and Canon) imply that manual exposure with manual flash power should behave as well as with a film camera - it does not do this. Exposure is hard to set, unpredictable and several stops overexposed.
This case is great. I use it for my Fuji film fine-pix camera. There is plenty of room for a few small supplies. I like the buckle on the front of the case it allows you to secure your camera in the case and still have quick assess to your camera. It even has its own rain cover. Love it.
I've tried a few earphones since buying a Zune 3 months ago, mostly using forums as a guide. As a musician and music lover I actually like a realistic sound and bought a pair of the Koss KSC75's after reading universal praise for them. I was not disappointed and Kramer modded them for an even better sound. The Zune premium earphones came with the Zune and they are fairly good considering they were free at the time (Though not now). They are somewhat boomy and indistinct in bass and lack high treble but I use them quite a bit.Well, after reading a lot of Vibe reviews I ordered them and was really looking forward to using them. When I first recieved them I thought that there was a lot missing in the midrange but had read they needed to be burned in. which I did for about 12 hours. On second listen, I heard no difference in sound. The soundstage is great, bass has a nice full sound to it and there is decent treble, but the midrange is weak, grainy,and muddy. Acoustic guitar, mandolin, lead and harmony vocals were all wrong.Granted that they are promoted as having a bass and treble boost, but at least in the pair I recieved, it's at the great expense of a natural sounding midrange. In there defense, some songs really did sound great with the Vibe bass and soundstage but most of the music I listen to did'nt. And the were very comfortable. Too bad they didn't work for me.I called Amazon and they were kind enough to allow a return for full refund. Thanks Amazon.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks to all you fellow customers who wrote reviews and to Amazon.com for offering an excellent product at the best price. I searched the local stores and the internet to find a portable boombox with an auxiliary input so I could attach it to my TV. This works great if your TV has a headphone jack. The sound is 100% better than the TV speakers. I added a camera case to the strap to hold my electric cord. I have had it for two weeks and feel I made the right choice.
Bought two of these cables, they work great for my PS3 and were super cheap.
This is my second purchase of this modem as the first was fried by a near by lightening strike. After trying several modems with poor results, this modem gave the best performance with quick connections and never a dropped line. The transaction was perfect and I received the shipment even before the promised delivery date.
I have had many HP products last forever with no problems. This 7140XI looks like it will perform, but I agree with the other review the product is not ready for prime time. Same complaints as above, HP software is bad, no recent attempts to patch. Scanner gets hung up frequently, Burns through ink. Document feeder has had problems; pulls through multiple pages, they have now resolved with a new doc. feeder. HP customer service has really been so good to me I don't like dissing their product. But, I don't like it, and I am looking for a new all in one. Hope this helps !!
Had to return a "bulk package" purchase to another seller. This battery was as promised, new in retail package. I've had it several weeks and holds a charge like a brand new battery should, I'm happy. (Don't buy the bulk package battery from SF Planet).
These are fantastic earbuds. They fit my ears quite well and isolate much of the ambient noise.
The printer ink arrived in good shape and on time. The ink fit my printer and the price was better than other places. I am satisfied with the product
Perfect when conventional opener not an option. my garage is only 7.5' tall and there is only a 1/2" gap between the door and celing which makes it impossible to install a convential opener. After reading a few reviews, I was a little apprehensive about the installation of the liftmaster, but decided to give it a try since it was my only option. I couldn't be happier. Installation took around 4hr without any problems, and the opener works perfectly.
AS OF 12/21/10 I HAVE NOT USED IT YET AS IT IS A REPLACEMENT. I EXPECT NO PROBLEMS AS IT IS GENUINE CANON.
Works great but I bought it with the plastic stability strap missing which is necessary for stability of the headphones.It falls forward every time I bend over but the price was right for a used item.
Koss Armband is cheap but works like it costs three times its price. Nice design, above average recption, and strong body are what made it attractive to me.
Wanted to mount my computer speakers behind me on the wall and needed a nice extension cable to get the job done, this one did it.
I received a set of receivers for my shower and one of them did not work. I returned that one for another and they worked great for about 2 months and now they have a lot of static. When you turn the volume up you can hear a buzzing noise that is really annoying when you are trying to sleep. I just loved them when they did the job, but I am tempted to return them to find out what else is out there.
It was a good value for the money, the re-chargeable batteries that are part of the kit are better than more expensive batteries bought at a camera retailer.
I really like the idea of a cable-free, simple camcorder. However, it doesn't work well with Macs running Tiger (OS 10.4) and is barely usable with Macs running Leopard (OS 10.5). The company's technical support says (in an email) "The Flip Video camera does not support Mac OSX Leopard (OSX 10.5.x), so we cannot guarantee that the Flip Video program will have full functionality." It doesn't even have the ability to easily export videos to a Mac. Great disappointment. Hopefully, future releases will fix this glaring problem.
Works perfectly - just like the OEM unit that went bad after almost five years.
I purchased this unit because of my experience with the iRiver iHp 120. Though it's styling and features and color screen have come a long way, it no longer can be used the way it's predecesors can be used. It's been designed to sync w/ WM10 and you can no longer use it as a straight mass storage device. Though you candrag and drop you need to create folders on your PC and then drag tham into the H10. Therefore, I returned it and found that the iAudio x5 performs like the old iHp120 and as they say, sorry iRiver, i've had to move on as iRiver has had to due to DRM.
First, this is NOT the correct battery for Panasonic GS150 and 250 camcorders. Order a CGA-DU06A, 12A or 21A for those camcorders.It is unfortunate that Amazon does not give you the part number on this page, otherwise one could find this information out before they order! This #CGA-DU07 battery is designed for the GS50 and GS70 cameras.Lastly, this is a rather dinky battery. Save your money and buy the next size unit. Available recording time will be very short with this battery.On the positive side, this battery came from Office Depot and shipping time was phenominal: next day delivery on a standard ground shipment.
This a very useful item for all photographers, specially for self shooting. Or in case of shooting sudden events like fireworks. Works great.
I can take it with in 150 feet of the computer so i can pretty much walk around my house get stuff to eat then watch TV in my room. I love it. Now most my friends bought it to we all love it.
I bought this for my 14yr old daughter who was tracing her drawings on my windows... She loves using this lightbox, it's the perfect size and the light is bright but it doesn't hurt your eyes to work on it. Great price, I say.. buy this one!
Read as much as I could about this and other web cameras before Christmas. This one had a pretty high overall rating. Several people had written that they expierenced the "Blue Screen of Death", apparently a glitch between logitech & dell. Niether I, nor 2 sons in law expierenced any problems downloading software for the units (I bought a total of three of these). Had our first video call to our grandchildren in Lousiana this morning. They and my wife couldn't be happier. Recommend this highly!!!!!
Returned this unit after trying it for 4 days. I tried. I wanted to like it. The screen is nice. Software is worse than awful. None of my purchased music would load -- need to buy new songs from zune! I've gone back to my iPod (60Gb iPod) and the sense of relief is amazing. It just works! Don't waste your time. The Zune will be dead SOON - no way this will catch on.
It's great that I can access hundreds of songs but my battery usually only lasts about 5-6 hours. Is anyone else having this problem and why?
I wanted to try out this brand because the price was good and I've read good reviews. The card works fine and I am happy with it. The delivery was fast.
I bought these speakers about six months ago and installed them outside on my deck under an eave. Within four months the screens covering the speakers were completely rusted. The low price was a factor in the purchase, but I anticipated that any shortcomings would be related to sound quality, not rusting of a product rated for outside installation. The sound quality wasnt great but it was adequate given the price
Having tried the usual range of USB drives and then the cheap NAS solutions (read: Netgear SC101) I was tired of the endless overheating, connection losses or spinning drives.I wanted a few ethernet drives that would support UPnP (feeds media to my XBOX 360 and PS3) and that I could dump in the basement without ever having to go down there to reset or start the drives.I found a good deal on 2 of these and devided to take the chance. This is about 8 months ago.I run high quality video from these drives and feed it to my consoles and the video and feeds are error free and smooth.The drives spin down when not in use (customizable)and are back up in 10 secs when needed.The drives work well under both Vista as well as XP and, per my earlier comment, the UPnP support is great. In order to make it play ALL file type (XVid, DIvX etc) I use the free tversity program (excellent too!!!!).Anyways, basically had these drives on for 8 months and with heavy usage an no problems with the network connections or speed. Even moving large GB+ files around is doable.The part I do not like is the interface to the drives. I never can figure out what to set where and it takes fiddling around. Worth ducking a point for since they could have at least fixed that with firmware but never did.Ipso facto: I am pleased with these and they make a good starting place for securing your data. Backup features are good and reliable.
I like the versatility of this unit and it does a good job of charging batteries without over charging them.
I've had this device for about a month now and I use it every day just for traffic monitoring. Currently the re-routing is awkward as many other reviewers have said, also I have noticed that it tells me to U-turn sometimes even when I have the feature turned off. However, I've emailed a couple times with support at navigon's website and they have responded that a firmware update will be released in January as well as a new map update coming mid-January downloadable from their website. Map updates will be once per year.------------Update---------------1/24/08- Updates moved back to Mid March...very disappointed with this outcome. Hopefully it won't be delayed yet again.
these headphones are really good. the clarity is perfect, with excellent bass, which is not too powerful, yet not too weak. the inline volume control is a little annoying, but is something that be looked over. compared to the sennheiser mx400, it performs about the same. the mx400 feels more suited for softer (less bassy) music such as classical, pop, and rock, while the k14p is more suited toward r&b;, hiphop, and trance/techno.this headphone is the best most genres, however listens who prefer really bassy headphones should look toward the panasonic h288v water-resistant earbuds, which has superb bass.
Great HDMI Cable ,i am using it for my projector in my garage and the signal and picture is as good as the other more expensive monster cables i have up stairs.
I own a Siemens router. It worked great for about 6 months and then it died. Siemens did replace it with another, and upgaded it because they apparently admit the other was no good. The new &quot;improved&quot; Siemens router worked for a while, now it's print spooling function won't operate properly. I've wasted about three business days with tech support, fussing with the two Siemens routers trying to get them to stay running. I recommend to anyone to avoid Siemens router products.
I received the Zen Vision W 60 a little over a month ago. It took me awhile to figure out how to download music (the best format) and movies because I am not savvy in this area. Trying to find and download movies in a safe manner was especially challenging for me. But once I figured everything out, I downloaded music, pictures and movies like crazy. The Creative Media Source Organizer and Zen Vision W Media Explorer made ripping and organizing easy. Creative also provides hundreds of free Zen Cast (pod cast) downloads. The picture quality is fantastic. The navigation buttons situated on the right side of the unit were easier to use than I anticipated. Although, I think I still like iPOD's navigation method better. It is loaded with features and came supplied with almost everything I need. I appreciate that the battery is replaceable and that the unit supports downloads in several formats. I did experience static in the earphones supplied with the unit so I contacted Creative and they quickly sent me a new pair. I also found the unit to be a bit large to carry but I manage to fit it in the glove/mp3 pocket of my fleece jacket. I would not recommend it for use during vigorous activity. If you want a unit loaded with features and a large, sharp picture, I would not let the size turn you away. Overall, I recommend this product.
This is a fantastic bag. I love the way my camera slips so easily into the top - just ready to grab out at any time. Easily adjusts to fit all of my equipment including my 2 lil point and clicks. As was mentioned before, it could be improved with some interior straps but I don't open my bag too hastily anyway. This bag was so worth the expense and has made my shoots so much easier. (I also like the fact that it just looks like an ordinary backpack - reducing its attraction to thieves).
This camera is excellent for capturing videos, and the still picture quality is ok if you are outdoors. For shooting still pics indoors & especially during night-time, you must have a very bright light source or a brightly illuminated room. The optical zoom is great. The memory stick is a nice addition but Sony should have provided a 32 MB memory stick as a standard accessory. The software is good enough to get started but I recommend Adobe Premiere and an iLink (firewire) cable if you are serious about editing video. Battery Life is adequate but I recommend buying another battery. Overall I highly recommend it.Pros:1. Portable, small and light weight, but big enough to hold steady.2. Extra-large 3.5 inch LCD screen.3. Photo quality is ok but you may need a separate camera if you are a stickler about quality.4. Reversable swivel screen for viewing from any angle.5. No detectable motor noise or hum when recording.6. Easy operation and simple controls.7. I've dropped it several times with no problems.Cons:1. Battery must charge in unit... not easy to remember. Get a charger or a second battery because you will forget to charge it and may miss the good shots.2. Software is fair but useable.3. Included memory stick is insufficent for camera, buy 32 or 64 MB memory stick.4. You must remove camera from the tripod to change tapes.
The item arrived fast and in perfect condition. It seems well-constructed and has a good gradation from dark to clear. It definitely takes a little getting used to - not like non-grad's that stop light across the entire filter. Two stops is about accurate for this filter.
Well first the description is very overstated. I went out looking for some surround sound speakers to replace my ones i have now (which arent bad), and found something that looked good on paper (the box), but dont sound nearly as good. I didnt set it up in the room, I noticed the wires are very short, I like to atest the speakers just out of the box rather than set it up and be dissapointed, i put on one song (rap), and it sounded at first like a pleaser, but when I turned the volume up, the bass distorted. The flat panel (and somewhat heavy) speakers aren't really that bad, but the sub isn't that good. It distorts very easily and I dont reccomend this to music- people. The bass isn't bad at low volume though, but you really can't push this system far without it interfering with you (attempting) to enjoy your music.
Purchased this power adapter for my husband's Compaq Presario V5000 laptop as the wire broke close to the power box on his original one from rolling the wire too tightly around the adapter for packing in his bag for travel. He just knew he needed a new laptop but thank goodness I found this one on Amazon , it is just like the original, and saved lots of money and fast shipping, new adapter vs new laptop. Of course he would have liked a new laptop, maybe another time.:)HMP
Strong battery life, a lower price point, and the ability to use the the charger you already have for your camera make this product a great replacement battery.
This Network Attached Storage device looks like a great idea, and it mostly does what it advertises. It does make 120GB of storage available over your network and is reasonably priced.There are some significant flaws. First, the user interface does not allow you to give someone read only access to a particular share. Buffalo could fix this simply by changing the firmware, and it really is a pretty significant oversight. The whole point of having network attached storage is to allow multiple users on a network to have different access levels to data.Also, the unit is sealed and thus does not allow the user to change the hard drive.There are other options out there. The Linksys NSLU2 will allow you to hook up USB drives to a network and does allow read only user level access. In additionl, Linksys also has the EFG120 which does the same thing, but has internal IDE hard drives which are user replaceable.
I bought this primarily because it has a built in fm tuner. For some reason it seemed really galing to me that other brands had the nerve to make us get an attachment to listen to the radio. That being said here goes the pro's and con's for me.Pros-Attractive- Some find it a bit bulky, but as someone who grew up carrying walkman cassette players or portable cd players, the size is not too much for me. I like the matte texture because it gives the player a soft look and makes scratches less likely.Large Screen- The screen is very nice, I would not want to spend hours and hours watching it, but it is crisp and clear with great color.30GB- This is plenty of space for me to keep all of my music and then some. I also find it handy for carrying images to show to friends and family members.Headphones- For stock headphones, they are great. They almost never get tangles up on me and they are magnetized so you can stick the buds together.CONS-All of the cons, for me, are software related. I had no initial trouble with the software, it was not until the November upgrade that I started having all sorts of problems.One is that the albums, album images, and artist don't match one another. I can be listening to NIN and an image of an ATB album will show but the album will be a third artist.Another is that for a time I could not use the Zune software due to errors in installation. Then there was an error where the software was not recognizing my Zune.My last con is that it does not support much of my music files, which are WMA. I think their idea in that is trying to create a Monopoly in the way that Itunes has but it just does not make sense to me. If they are not beating IPOD in design(they aren't) then they should try by beating them by being more inclusive.Overall I am glad I have my Zune, even with all its little quirks and irritations.
The e-GeForce FX 5200 128MB GPU was an upgrade made to an older Dell Dimonsion 4600 machine with minimum graphics capabilities since the original purchase. The increased graphics capabilities provided support for larger monitors at higher resolution and was certainly worth the meager price to upgrade.
I have used a pair for about 2 yrs. Outstanding units. Problem have you ever used a cell phone in a crowded environment? i.e. Ballpark? Amusement Park? The Fair? etc.. Not a very good choice, very hard to hear your party on the other end. But not with these. For the Small size, but mil-spec rugged, these have the best audio. 500mw more than ample. Their loud and beefy. They just sound cool. I used them at the local Fair and talked to a family member at home 15 miles away, repeater assisted. I use simplex and repeater frequencies. Go to your local radio dealer and get these programed or for those with more savvy get the hardware and software on the internet. Save yourself programing costs...
Very unhappy with product. Does not provide good quality sound and itself is of very poor quality.The unit I received as a gift was missing a part. Without a receipt I am out of luck. Even providing serial number got me no where. Use caution when puchasing this brand and make certain you are aware of return policies and warranties. (you very likely will need them)
The bag is great (not sure if it's waterproof), the lens cleaner works well, and the AC adapter is useful. However, I think the rechargeably batteries are not really good -- they never seem to fully charge. I got it for a great price though, so I won't complain too much
This radio works great in shower. But I have problem with the weather band. I live in Los Angeles. I switched the weather band channels from 1 to 5 and heard nothing but static. Is the weather band receiver of SONY ICF-S79V supposed to hear anything? Any suggestions are welcome!
I found that the shredder attachment does a fine job of shredding, although it shoots straight out the side so it needs to be angled down into the bowl where you want the shredded food to end up. The slicing attachment is useless, however. The slices are so thin it is more like shredding than slicing. The photo on the front of the box shows fairly thick slices but I do not get that to happen at all - they are paper thin so not very useful for that function.
It takes time to learn to use this camera -- and I'm still early on the learning curve. I am definitely not impressed with the new G lenses -- my older 2.8 lenses produce a far clearer image. In short, I probably should have purchased a D200 or waited for the D300. Regardless of the hype about VR, better have a tripod or monopod at all times when at 200mm telephoto. The "2 f-stop" claim is either bull, or this camera without VR and a 6.3 lens produces nothing but blur. Still, it took a bit of time with my F-5 (far, far superior equipment) and I'm willing to try.
OK, so we took a while to switch from VHS to DVD. Heck, we didn't even have a TV for the last 14 months. Our kids had to do stuff like read, play board games, etc. -- the horror!This unit is nice. Here's how we have it set up. The video out goes to the Zenith cheapo TV. The sound goes to a set of 80 watt Yamaha computer speakers (2 + sub). The remote works fine with the TV and took all of 5 minutes to figure out.We've played several DVD movies, a couple VHS tapes, and a bunch of audio and MP3 CDs. The VHS and DVD output is very nice and the sound over the Yamaha speakers is great. The MP3 playback works fine, but the interface is a little slow and you can only see 10 or so characters of the song title, so be sure not to include the artist or album name. That drawback considered, it's still very cool and the unit will probably end up sending the audio to our Harmon Kardon amp instead of the computer speakers. We gotta get a piece of furniture to hold it all first.Easy setup, beautiful video and audio output, and the VHS/DVD combo combine to make this the right choice for us. Plus we haven't had any freezes or other problems other than seeing 50 songs all titled &quot;The Gourds -- F&quot; on the MP3 display on the TV. And it arrived 3 days after ordering, shipped free, no tax.
We have a Canon Rebel (non digital) that we really liked, however, you have to get into the 'digital age', so we decided to get the XT. The great thing is that the lenses we used on the film camera also work on the digital camera. Like it alot!
I've worked in the field as a photographer for over four decades. This bag is great for carrying my SAMSUNG SLATE tablet (bigger than an IPad), my IPad 2, wireless keyboard & mouse plus the chargers and minimal accessories. I've added some additional closed-cell foam to the bottom and interior of the case for additional protection and it works great.Being a vertical bag it dosen't get in the way of the rest of my other camera cases and bodies or hang up on every thing I walk by (like people in crowds and glass displays.) I coated mine with some waterproofing spray which helps significantly in a light downfall (carry large freezer bags to save your equipment as they take up very little space.)The case is rugged enough for my daily use. The folks at the local Microsoft Store were so impressed by the case when I showed it to them, they wanted all the info to refer to their buyers who were buying the larger sized tablets.The cell phone case on the strap is very handy indeed, especially in a noisy environment. I'm ordering several more for my assistants. Excellent indeed!
This is a great printer. The ink stays fresh even when not in use for days. Clear, precise prints. Love it for everything.
I've purchased these headphones for years & I feel that they are the best headphones for the money. The sound quality is excellent and they are very durable. They fit comfortably over the head and in the ears, NOT like the earbuds. Don't hesitate to purchase these headphones!
Very easy to setup, I updated the firmware with no issues at all, the main interface its user-friendly, the remote its OK and if you already have a Samsung TV you're all set to control both devices with one remote, the picture quality its just superb!, oh and the load times are just fine, very fast actually.I would definitely recommend this player, Samsung...you've done it again!
This item works fine, my only problem is that i expected the audio files to be easily transported out of the device and into folders in my computer, however i found you cant,(i had hoped to add its audio to videos i'd made) but if your looking for a dictaphone from which to take notes from lectuers and interviews, its perfect.oh and dont bother with the camera function.its useless.
It's very small. It feels flimsy. It takes some getting used to.It is awesome. It is better than spending $300 on a eyepud touch.My fiance wanted this for listening around the house, and while biking and walking around town. She really enjoys it, the week she's had it. I'll update this if it causes a keter class end of the world event in the future.
Just received this Linksys wireless USB from 3BTech yesterday. Brand new in retail box. It took me total 3 minutes to set it up with my D-link router. Performed better than the 11a/b/g build-in card came with my Toshiba laptop. I checked after I see other guys' review, it is a version 4, but I do not have a tivo either, big deal. One thing to mention, handsup for 3B. they responded my question quickly and it only took two days for me to receive the package. I dont shop amazon often, but I am difinitely coming back for it.
I absolutely love this system. They sound excellent with hard hitting bass and responsive highs - and that's what's so sad about the situation, because I'm returning my second system now and they're gonna be sending me my third, since they only last about 9 months. When I called this time for a return authorization number, the customer service rep said, "What's wrong, the subwoofer works but all the other speakers don't?" They must know about it then. When I got my second system, they said they fixed the problem - obviously not. This is a very expensive system and it gets excellent reviews so the thought of purchasing it is very tempting, but the other reviewers are right, it won't last long, so keep that in mind. Also keep in mind that it costs about [$$] for UPS shipping back to the company since its so heavy, with a 2 month turn around time, so factor that into your descision. Although the system can put out alot of power, I don't play my music very loud at all and the system is protected from surges. I think there's a design flaw somewhere. Plus the volume knob is very touchy - going from 10 to 23 to 24 to 35 with the turn of the knob. Not very percise - you'll find yourself turning it back and forth trying to get to where you want to be. In conclusion - excellent sounding system, if you only need it for a short time.
The camera takes pictures so slowly that you can't take a picture of anything moving or it will just be a blur. The only good thing about this camera is it's direct print capability. Don't by this camera if you plan on taking pictures of anything other than something holding perfectly still.
It blocks non infra red and functions as mentioned in the description. I bought it for my Sony HDR-SR11 camcoder and I use it with the night vision mode. I am yet to use it for serious photography or movies.
Just a reminder that if you're buying this as a gift it delivers with the image on the box. I failed to notice the disclaimer while ordering which ended up spoiling the surprise. Other than that the item arrived on time and in good condition.
No optical zoom! Even at 5 mega-pixels, I end up missing shots I used to get on my 2.1 MP elph. I also have quite a bit of difficulty with blurry pictures. Consider the larger elph with the zoom.
I've learned my lesson. I'll never buy a Zenith product again.The problem with being an early adopter of new technology is that you often pay a premium for a less than solid product. I accept that. But you don't expect the device to completely stop working after only a couple of years.That's the case with the HD-SAT520 I purchased. Picture quality was excellent using DVI with my HD set and the user interface was pretty good.Even when brand new, I had problems with losing my channels and having to rebuild the channel list. About once a month or so, the video would go out completely - turning to snow - while the audio remained. The only solution when this happened was to power off the unit and back on.My unit hates power outages. If I lost power - even briefly - I usually had to unplug the receiver's AC power and wait about 60 seconds before plugging it back in. Then I had to wait for the channel list to rebuild again.I've now had the receiver a little over two years. About two months ago, the receiver started having problems with all channels except for OTA broadcasts going dark with "No Signal" message popping up. This would last for minutes to hours at a time. At first I thought it was a problem with DirecTV's signal and didn't worry about it too much - until I discovered my bedroom receiver (an 8 yr old RCA) was working with no problem at all.This problem got progressively worse over the last two months - with the loss of signal occurring more and more frequently for longer and longer periods of time. When I bring up the signal strength meter it detects no signal at all.I'm pretty savvy when it comes to AV and electronics equipment and know to keep my valuable units well ventilated and never stack units one atop the other. I also use high quality power strips / surge suppressors. I believe the malfunction occurred through no fault of mine or through any kind of abnormal use.I spent almost $600 for this receiver and expected to get at least a good 5 years out of it if not more. Most of my AV components are over 10 years old (except DVD players which seem to die on a yearly basis - at least they're cheap to replace).Hope this helps someone avoid buying into trouble.
Found my old NDS Lite, but not the charger. I got a hankering to play some of my old games, so I ordered the Wall Charger and it was delivered withing a week. I fired up my old games (Mario and Luigi, Pokemon, Advance Wars DS) and they work like a charm.Cheap charger, fast delivery. I would definitely buy from this seller again.
If you are looking for a cheap camera with a higher res. then here it is. Like I said, you get what you pay for.
I've had two of these in service for over a year and they have performed flawlessly. Data transfer speeds are very good (1Gb transfers in about 30 seconds) and for my application (home networking and LAN parties) the switch is a no-fuss solution. Plug it in, connect it to your computers, and you're ready to roll. For the price, you'd be hard pressed to find a better option.
Knowing Garmin's great reputation for products, I was disappointed that my Forerunner 101 was such a poor investment. I probably only used it 10 times before the plastic molding that holds one of the strap pins in BROKE. And I certainly was not using outside the realm of any reasonable runner. If it had been the pin that broke, no problem, I'd get a new pin. But since it was the plastic itself, it basically renders it useless. The device is now attached to the strap by one pin and flaps on my wrist if I try to wear it. Not only that, it nevers got good satellite pick-up and, contrary to what Garmin says, the device loses connection if I go under trees, etc. Since the plastic broke after the 90-day repair time, I have to pay $60 at least as a repair fee. That is almost half the cost of a new one. No way! All in all, very disappointed in what I expected to be a great running aid.
I spend much of my spring/summer/fall weekends in forest land often on unimproved dirt roads. The dirt flies! I use the snoot boot on a hall head tripod to keep it clean. It does a good job in very dusty, muddy and rainy conditions at protecting the gear. Easy on and off. This is my 2nd one for a 2nd tripod head. It's been an excellent product for me.
I got this product couple of hours ago. I used to use something like this before and I foun that this product is very durable and very portable. It's really help my laptop from heating problem. My laptop is Sony Vaio N-Series. Yes, it does cover the SD slot of my laptop, but without the cover, it won't hold your laptop tight, which I think you not gonn like it.I was in the market of laptop stand. I found that my product is fit my need the most. I do not need the heightor USB port. All I need is a laptop stand that can raise up my laptop for heating release. If your laptop is too hot, your computer's parts will be broken very soon.I suggest anyone who has laptop should buy this product.
These cables work just fine. We use them to connect a computer to our flat-screen TV, and have had no problems so far.I was tempted to buy a fancier HDMI cable, until I read CNET's on-line essay on the subject.
A good idea that works on manual, but I paid extra for the automatic switching properties.. I wish they had just said that this will NOT work with dvr, which I guess are on all the time, I would have bought a manuel switch.. I will keep it but it did not live up to my expections..
What can I say, it's a rubber case that stretches over my Ipod. There's little room for malfunction. White would've looked better but isn't available through Amazon or its merchants without paying more than the product cost for shipping. It has little hard clear plastic windows over the screen and dial, the dial covering pops open. so far (several weeks now) they work fine without scratching.
This SD card is just great.It's fast and accurate and moreover it's relatively cheap.It is working very well with my Sanyo Xacti VPC HD1000.Good deal.
It looks stylish.The sound is cool and perfect for a voice conference.I wouldnt recommend it as a substitute for your 5.1 movie system movie watching. But then for under 20 bucks this is as good as you can get !Go for it if it comes under 15 $ .
SAVE YOUR TROUBLE AND TIME,- JUST DON'T BUY Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter:I BROUGHT THIS Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter 2 TIMES, FROM DIFFERENT LOCATION/STORE.....- BOTH NOT WORKING AFTER ABOUT 15-20 DAYS.-THEN I SWITCH TO OTHER COMPANY CONNECTION WHICH IS{MADE IN TAIWAN}, IT WORKS AND SOUND PERFECTLY, EVEN NOSELESS! ...NOW I'VE BEEN USING THIS- I'VE BEEN USING CAR CHARGER TYPE OF CONNECTION FOR A LONG TIME, NEVER HAVE PROBLEM.FOR ELECTRONICS, REMEMBER- ONLY BUY FROM MADE IN TAIWAN OR JAPAN!!!!!!!!!
I have been using this camera for about 2 months. I consider myself an average amateur photographer. I've been very happy with the camera. I've used about every feature on the camera and have relied very little on the manual. I have mostly just played around with various settings and can now shoot photos effectively in just about every environment. If you're looking for a sub $300 camera with loads of features and good quality photos -- this may just be the camera for you.
Hello folks!I bought my 460 on 6/22/00 and got it on the 28th. Let me tell you that I'm am on fire! I love this thing! I can take 18 superfine shots or over 30 med quality pics. In fact, here's a med quality pic right here: http://www.apc.net/twc/house.jpg (352kb). That was taken with simply pointing and clicking, so it would have looked even better had I changed some settings. This camera has plenty of more adjustments to make (and I will love learning them).However, expect to buy a USB reader and another card (I bought the &quot;Viking IntelliFlash USB Flash Memory Reader&quot; and &quot;SanDisk SDSM-32-490 32MB SmartMedia Card&quot;) which will add a little over a hundred bucks more to the price. Also, the software sometimes doesn't seem to recognize when the camera is plugged in (no big deal, just turn off and on again) and with the serial connection plan on waiting a long while! Once I get me reader, I plan to not even use the software provided unless I want to change some settings in the camera (like the time), or if I want to stitch pan shot together.I do want to address one thing a guy said about its feel. It does NOT have a cheap feel. YES, it has a plastic case, but it doesn't have that cheap feel like some of Fuji's lower end cameras (if you've held that square one they have, you'll know what I mean). The 460 has the feel of its $200 range 35MM brethren--which is what I would expect.To top this all off, I've yet to change the batteries!Bottom line...I love it!
Approximately 2 weeks after taking my 40gb Nomad out of it's packaging, the hard drive froze up. This erased hours of downloading time spent.After contacting CREATIVE they had me send the mp3 player to Oklahoma City to have it repaired. When they were done (approximately 1 month later) they mailed it back to an incorrect address. When I contacted customer service it took them another 2 weeks to respond. I ended up having to contact the address it was delivered to and make arrangements to pick up product myself. Overall, when the product works, this is a good mp3 player. It has lots of space and is easy to use. However, the CREATIVE company provideds THE WORST customer service I have ever dealt with.
Worked good. But I made a mistake when ordering.... I assumed a "kit" came with 2 braces for a set of speakers. Nope. Just one. Had to put in an order for another one. So they're not as good of a deal as I thought, but they work pretty well.
For those of you thinking about buying a Sony under the cabinet radio-don't bother. I have tried 2 and they both hum when plugged in but not turned on. It's annoying!!! I don't plan on buying a GE either. Guess I'll keep looking.
I purchased my case back in August, and it still looks great and works well. Ample room for my Dell 15" laptop, all the cords and power supply, phone chargers and mouse - and that's just in the center pocket! Still room for my clipboard, a book, my headphones, one or two binders, and more. This bag is the center of my universe when I'm traveling, which can be up to two weeks a month. Fits under the seat on all planes, but depending on the configuration, doesn't always leave a lot of legroom. It's good quality construction, and looks nice, too. I do wish the shoulder strap was removable - I don't use it - but it tucks in an outer pocket just fine.
These baffles are a must have for in-car installation. They protect your speakers from decay and focus the sound out where you want it.
I like this product a lot. Not too expensive and it works well. I still use it everyday to rest my IPad. No complaints here.
I found this product cheaper in Amazon then buying everything in peices. If you like having accesories by name brand buy this package, you can NOW find cheaper no name accesories that will work the same.
The thing is bullet-proof, looks good, and a great price.What else do these guy make?
very easy to operate, video quality is perfect. software for the zune very easy to install. i love this thing..there is no reason to waste your money on an ipod... this blows it away. plus its microsoft!!!
I have a Modern Warfare 2 edition Xbox 360. It's not that old, but here in West Texas, we get a lot of dust. My console pretty much stopped reading discs. I would have to eject a disc, and put it back in at least 10 times before it would read it. I ordered this based on the reviews. I figured that it may not read the cleaner disc right away, since it didn't read my games. So I put it in, it would spin up, and then would say no disc. This only happened once! The next time I ran it, it read the disc! To be safe, I ran the disc 3 times. I put in a game it would not read, and it read it on the first try! I highly recommend this product.
This unit met every expectation of our desire to enjoy the playerin our entertainment center. Shipping was quick and easy to install.I give this unit a thumbs up.
I needed a cheap supply for my home shop and that's what I got.Having been in the electronics industry for 30 years, I can tell you that this is a piece of Chinese junk.With a 3 amp load it shuts down on high temp in about 10 minutes.After being used 3 times the power switch fell apart.Very poor design from a thermal management perspective and poor overall quality.I should mention, however, that I probably got what I paid for.Not worth the expense of returning it since I can make it work with a couple of modifications.
This little guy is perfect for printing invoices or receipts on job sites. It never requires any ink since it is thermal, and the print is surprisingly clear and crisp, even at small font sizes. I've used mine for a few years and it has worked flawlessly every time. There is a third-party driver for OS X users: [...]
I read the great reviews here (and elsewhere) on the LiDE 30, prompting me to buy the newer, faster 50. I have USB 2.0 ports and wanted the better performance ? and wasn't disappointed! The 50 can scan a full 8.5x11 color image in less than 30 seconds at 300dpi, including several seconds for the scan mechanism to reposition itself afterward. The optional &quot;preview&quot; was so fast it wasn't worth timing. My guess is 5 seconds or so for the above preview.I won't rehash all the nice features of this scanner since many of you have read the LiDE 30 reviews. It seems to be an LiDE 30 with impressive USB 2.0 Hi-Speed performance added. It's also capable of generating 48bit color output and 16bit monochrome output, whereas the liDE 30 is half that, not that this is really important. 24bit is 16 million colors and 281 trillion colors is something I don't relate to.Aside from speed, I was pleased with the space saving design and attractive &quot;stainless steel&quot; appearance. The scanner bed has sufficiently high edges to allow me to easily position a sheet of paper in proper alignment, without it trying to climb over the edge. A lot of human engineering went into this product!Windows XP really loves this machine. The software installed without the slightest hiccup. This scanner is as hot-pluggable as any device could be. XP recognizes its presence and absence immediately. Even though the LiDE series requires no power source other than from the USB port (boy do I enjoy the absence of another power brick!), I prefer to remove power from the scanner when it's not in use and it's a snap to pull the cable from the front USB port. (If you're curious, the LiDE requires 498mA against the standard USB output of 500mA. Probably 10% or less of the current draw of CCD technology scanners.)The package comes with some impressive looking software but all I wanted to do was scan images from PaintShop Pro and Adobe Acrobat and enjoy convenience copying. There is appx. 500MB of software if you load everything but I only installed the XP Driver and the CanoScan Toolbox. I did this not because I didn't want the other software, but really to see if the scanner would be fully functional without it (including the 4 &quot;one-touch&quot; buttons).I was glad to discover that the CanoScan Toolbox has everything that's required to Copy, Scan to a program (PaintShop Pro?), Scan to email, and Scan to a file (including a PDF file). You may like some of the other programs they offer if you want to try your hand at OCR, manage photo albums, and similar tasks. I did install the Adobe Photoshop Essentials 2.0 because I respect Adobe software and wanted to see what this entry level image editing program can do. Not counting the 95MB for Photo Essentials, the driver and Toolbox took only around 30MB or less out of the potential 500MB.The CanoScan Toolbox is very functional, impressive software. It allows you to setup 7 discrete type of scans with their unique resolutions, scan method (color, grayscale, etc.), paper size, your printer, specify your pet image editing program, etc. Then, you can associate your choice of 4 of these 7 functions with any of the 4 physical buttons at the front of the scanner. Canon has preset reasonable defaults.There are a couple negatives to be aware of. CIS technology, as has been reported by some LiDE 30 users, is sensitive to the item scanned hugging the glass. This is quite true and even a thin pamphlet will produce a distorted scan, especially at page edges and corners where there's curl. The solution is to press the lid down to flatten the page against the glass. Consider this if you do a lot of scanning from magazines and books.Another negative is my mild disappointment with the automated scan functions and single button functions --- a bit overrated in my opinion. Scanning to a program or file creates a JPG file first and then saves it and/or gives it to the image editing program. The quality of that JPEG was not to my satisfaction and I'd rather have the imaging program manage the scan and work with the raw scan data.PDF files can be created automatically but may be a bit bloated and can have a grayish background. This can be improved considerably by choosing &quot;Text Enhancement&quot; or &quot;Black and White&quot; as the scanning mode. If you want to create an occasional PDF file, the Toolbox can do it for you rather easily.The scanner appears to be durable. I scanned 120 8.5x11 color glossies over a 2 day period and it didn't breathe hard or make any strange sounds. It's also pretty quiet, in my view, although a few have complained it was loud. It could easily be used in a home office environment while you're talking on the phone.Today I called Canon's technical support to ask some &quot;how-to&quot; questions. It was not toll-free but I got through very quickly and the technician was extremely courteous, knowledgeable, and generous of his time. After one year, they will continue to help but at only $10 an incident. Very good first impression here!I hope you learned something about the LiDE 50 and its software and technology from this review. If you're on the fence between Canon and another vendor, you'd likely be happy with the LiDE series. If you're on the fence between the LiDE 30 and 50, you'd save $$$ and probably be just as happy with the 30 if you don't have USB 2.0 capability or plan to install a PCI USB 2.0 adapter. (Canon explicitly supports a wide array of Adaptec adapters.)Good luck with your decision and enjoy the Canon experience if you take the plunge.
This is a wonderful eyepiece by TeleVue and one of my favorite that I turn to for medium-ish power views of the night sky.Pros: The eyepiece is very clear, offers very high contrast, no apparent distortion or aberrations, and is a great mid-power eyepiece (depending on the focal length of your scope in millimeters divided by your eyepiece focal length in millimeters--typically 300x power is considered max for atmospheric conditions, but be sure to check with your telescope's manufacturer). Although the field is about 50 with this eyepiece, the fact that it has less internal elements than wide-field eyepieces means that objects will be brighter (typically) with a Pl&ouml;ssl like this. I own and use 11mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 32mm Pl&ouml;ssls by TeleVue and they outperform any Pl&ouml;ssl out there. It is definitely worth a bit more to go higher-end eyepiece, especially since it is a purchase you'll only make once-- eyepieces don't really wear out if handled properly. :-) I've used this eyepiece for wonderful views of the moon and constellations. You can boost it's power with a Barlow, which is what I sometimes do, adding to it's versatility. I use this eyepiece often on a Orion XT8 and it is simply excellent.Cons: The eye relief on this 20mm is pretty good. I don't wear glasses, but this eyepiece might be useable for those who do. If you do wear glasses, however, Pl&ouml;ssls like this may not be right for you and you should probably go with a TeleVue Radian (or similar longer-length eyepieces). (The Radians are excellent eyepieces in their own right, but typically run about $180-$250. Other than that, it's hard to think of something that detracts from this eyepiece. It is not a wide-field eyepiece, but then again Pl&ouml;ssls aren't wide field--it's just the nature of their design.Overall: An excellent mid-power eyepiece that will blow away most any Pl&ouml;ssl that came with your telescope and probably most Pl&ouml;ssls in the aftermarket. To give you a sense of their value and quality, TeleVue includes a Pl&ouml;ssl with their $3000+ refractors that they sell. :-)Thanks!
I really do love these things, I am not a headset guru, but i enjoy these much more then my normal ear buds. Then there is the look of them. it is awesome and it is perfect for listening to my music while walking or in public while working my music library. If you want a great pair of headsets that look sweet, sound sweeter, and are comfortable.The only main downside for me is that when i do wear my glasses and these at the same time it gets uncomfortable after awhile. Although that maybe the case with most headphones. Otherwise these come highly recommended!Update, After about a 7 months of use these things are still holding up awesome. I had left speaker pop off of the frame, but mine have been modified with fuzzy coverings. Even so it popped right back in and held up find out the glue that held them together.Only minor issue besides the glasses were a slight buzz in the left ear that only occurs rarely.
The Epson Inks are far superior to the generic copies. I print on several Epson printers - including a large format printer - and have found that Epson inks are just better. They are consistent from one cartridge to another and the printer profiles I have created are tailored to the Epson Inks.I did try a knock-off once in the past and regretted spending the money since I had to throw it away.
This battery grip is a great addition to the camera bag. It allows the use of 2 batteries which gives more shooting time. It also has a AA battery sleeve for emergencies when both batteries are dead and you just need a few more shots. A friend recommended that I get one and I am glad he did.
I love this thing, but over time, the keys get stiffer and stiffer. I started using two fingers occasionally to press the keys. I'd love for it to work right - it's perfect for my use, but it's now in the closet.
Bought the cable to use with an Epson Multiplex projector. It stopped working within the first month and we returned it. Amazon returns are easy of course, but it was annoying that something as simple as a cable failed. Better than the projector though!
Purchased this for paranormal investigations. Unit takes very nice night videos. Stabilization is very good since I have a shaky hand. Zoom/Wide button could be in a different position as I have accidentally hit it a few times. Haven't tried the photo feature as of yet so no comment on that.
I bought a black 30 gb Microsoft Zune a week before Christmas at a local Costco store. I enjoyed the device for 3 and a half months with no complaints at all. In early March I was charging my device and returned to find a crack in the LCD screen due to a mechanical flaw. Me along with many other dissappointed Zune owners discovered that while charging, the Zune's battery starts to overheat and and the battery expands putting pressure on the LCD screen. The screen then cracks under the pressure. I called the Zune tech support and their reply was, "We cannot fix the crack in the LCD screen because it is not under warranty. We do not know any retailers that can fix your device." In a nutshell they told me that there is nothing they can do about it, it is not under warranty, and that they don't know where you can take it to be fixed. Apparantly I am not the only one to call regarding this problem and I would not recommend the Zune to anyone. You should wait for the second generation Zune so Microsoft can fix their problems or better yet buy a Sandisk Sansa or an Apple iPod. I am extremely disappointed.
I have 8 of these units in our server room. This is an "online" unit, which, as the previous reviewer noted, means that you are running off of the inverter 100% of the time. "Standard" UPS units pass through line power until power is lost (or drops below a certain voltage). The advantage of this type of UPS is that NO line noise passes through. We made the switch to these units after burning up some server power suppies while running off of a (lower grade) generator. The standard UPS we were using back then simply passed the dirty power through to our equipment...This unit occupies 2U of rack space (not 1, as the previous reviewer said). It makes a bit of noise, but nothing objectionable in a server room... certainly quieter than our servers!
I wanted a tv for our bedroom. This meant having a good picture that could handle both a very dark and a very light environment at various times. It also meant having good sound without having to hook the tv to a stereo. This tv does all of that and does it very well. I have my PS3 currently hooked up to it and it looks and sounds great. The only downside to this tv is that it weighs a ton. My wife and I had a very hard time getting it mounted on the wall. Also know that the deliver service will unpack your tv and test it for you when they deliver it. I didn't know this ahead of time so I had to skip that service since I was on a break from work for a few minutes was all.
I bought this product in order to play my mp3 through my car speakers. Since my car doesn't have a MP3 jack this was the way to go for me. I had it for a about a week and sold it to a co-worker because it just did not deliver a good sound quality.Setup was easy; it works right out of the box by plugging it in to the power receptacle in your car. As soon as you plug it in it powers up, so there's no need for a separate battery. The transmitter has 4 buttons, one to "seek" frequencies just like on your car radio, and 3 presets to save your favorite frequencies. You first tune your car radio to an unused frequency then match that frequency on the transmitter. You next plug your transmitter into your mp3 player, press play and listen to your favorite music.My problem was that the sound quality was spotty at best. In the morning on the drive to work the sound was ok, but in the afternoon on the drive back home the device picked up too much static. Changing frequencies didn't help much with the sound quality, it was just no where near like what a CD sounded like.After experimenting with the transmitter for awhile I decided it just wasn't for me so I sold it.
Works as expected, bent the connection for my speaker system, i use this to compensate now as the bent wire creates a lot of white noise when plugged in directly to my computer.
We bought the Tamrac Expedition 5X and these are the size to get to fit it perfectly. They add a decent amount of room for a windbreaker or lunch, etc. They attach nicely and are secure and balanced.
I am an amateur at photography but if your looking for a lens with decent zoom and and still take close up portraits, get this. This lens is really cheap and affordable.
I actually bought this elsewhere for less. But to the mouse... It works OK, but, like some others have said, the lack of a scroll function is a major downer. The (Windows 95 vintage!!) right button scroll software mogo has available is very clunky, but it works OK.The biggest problem with this unit is it's basic design - the laser is a quarter inch or so above the surface. That works fine if you have a PERFECT mousing area and you never push down much when you click. Since the click buttons are pretty stiff, however, you'll tend to flex the spring tail and move the laser down a smidge when you click. This translates to mouse movement, so when you need it still for the click, it moves a few pixels, so the machine interprets that as a click-drag. Which is, sorry about this - kind of a drag. Heh, heh. A drag means no click. It doesn't happen every time, but it does it enough to be pretty annoying. I can avoid this if I'm careful, but when I'm working, I don't want to be thinking about my mousing - I want to think about my work.Bottom line, works on a good mouse pad, but will be pretty annoying on that chair arm at the airport. I found the battery time to be about 4 hours - not the 8 - 10 hours Mogo advertises. And after I killed it the first time on low battery, it took 90 min - not the advertised 60 min - to recharge.This will be handy on the road, but, I'll hang on to my MS Bluetooth mouse for primary use - even though it eats batteries.
The product is great. Id does everything and more to fit our needs. The gift was a hit and easy to setup. Sound is perfect. The only down side of the order was the RCA cable length for the sub and DVD audio.
The main feature of Harmony 880 is its ability to set up 'activities' which allow you to seamlessly control all the devices required to do things such as watching TV, listening to music or watching a DVD movie.I was quite skeptical when I ordered this device - having lived all my life with half a dozen-plus remotes on the coffee table, sofa, under the sofa... where one changes the channels on the satellite receiver, another controls the sound and a third turns on the TV (that's actually how my system works) and then there's the DVD player, the Playstation/Blu-ray player. But, let me talk about the Harmony.You get:- the remote- the charger/stand- a rechargeable battery that goes inside the remote- a power adapter that plugs into the electrical outlet- a USB wire- a setup CD- a very basic 'paper' manualYou need:- an Internet-connected computer with an USB port and a CD driveThe setup preparation:- you insert the battery into the remote body- you connect the power adapter to the stand- you place the remote on the stand and wait for the battery to charge- you connect the remote to the computer through the USB wire- you insert the CD into the computer's CD driveThe initial remote configuration:- you agree to the license terms- you provide some information such as your name and email address- you open an account with Logitech (password is optional)- the setup utility updates the remote with the latest and greatestSetting up devices:You are asked to name the devices that you wish to control with the remote. It's best if you can provide the exact manufacturer, brand and model number. I did that for the first 3 devices I wanted to register and the setup utility was happy with the TV and the satellite receiver but, for some reason it did not recognize my little Bravia home theater. What followed was a series of interactions between the Bravia remote and the Harmony. I was asked to press certain buttons and, after a few minutes, the setup utility was able to recommend a close model.Setting up activities:Once I was done with the devices, the setup utility suggested some standard activities, such as 'watching TV' or 'watching a DVD'. For each activity, I had to answer some very specific questions having to do with the exact settings required for the TV, the Satellite receiver and the home theater device - I had to tell it which device changes the channels, which one controls the sound, which input are used by the TV and so on. Once all desired activities are configured, and up to 8 activities are possible, the computer updates the remote and you are ready to go.Some nice touches:- There is a page where the remote can be customized. You can actually upload a specific image for the background, you can select the way the time is displayed (time is updated from the computer). I even notice the ability to set up a slide show on the remote display.- The display turns itself off after a while (time for it to stay on is configurable) but it lights up as soon as you pick up the remote.- Most buttons that you are likely to need are already on the remote but the display makes up to eight 'soft buttons' available and they change depending of the context of your activities.Overall, I started skeptical but I am now impressed.My only regret is that blue-tooth is not supported so my PS3 can't be controlled but, even for the PS3, the remote will be quite useful, properly configuring the TV and the home theater.I recommend this device and, contrary to my initial inclination, it gets 5 stars.
I bought an MP3 player and found the internal 64 MB was just not enough. This Viking SmartMedia card was the least expensive I found when I shopped around. It comes in its own little plastic holder, was a snap to install in the Rio, and works as it should.
Love the picture quality. 42" is a bit unusual size and worked for me. I have somewhat complex connections besides Cable with DVR I have my iPod, DVD recorder, even a VCR! No problem. Ipod sounds great coming through the speakers.
Next time I will wait and read the &quot;real&quot; reviews before I buy a book. This one was disappointing, and what can I say about the ending? Nothing good I assure you.
I have used a single point Linksys cable/DSL router for years with very good luck, so I'm not knocking the mfr. This combo, even after exchanging the router for a "tested" unit, it not worth half the price. The WIFI signal is very weak, causing signal dropouts from the slightest interference. The Broadcom card in my Dell 600m refuses it on average of every ten minutes, and the signal strength 6 ft away is only ~ -64 dB (I'm looking at -60 right now here at work, and I'm about 50 ft and three thick walls from the nearest AP). The router itself locks up and must be rebooted every couple days to keep even the wired ports functioning. The card is OK, I guess (I put it in a laptop that I gave my daughter, and it has been used very little), but the software would not communicate with it in a very stock (clean reinstall) Win 98 Dell Inspiron 3700. I had to buy an aftermarket (PCTel) utility just to be able to change settings and enable simple WEP security on it. The Linksys CD supplied and updated downloaded software locked up the computer whenever trying to use it. That adds $15 to the price right there, and you end up with inferior performance to boot. Buy the seperate units. I though setup and maintenance would be easier with a kit, but I've wasted way too many hours trying to get this to work reliably.
This item could not keep a charge on a battery in a Lincoln LS that has lots of features that drain the battery over a few days....left car in Airport 4 days and battery was dead...the battery is new and will take a full charge and stay up if driven daily...bought this item hoping to solve the problem...no luck.....I'll try it on my garden tractor...
This is a great case. I build computers all the time at the business I work for and this is my favorite case. This case have a smart power supply with two fans a front fan that always runs and a back fan that runs only if the power supply gets to hot. This great feature along with a 120mm fan in the back of the case that you can set to 3 fan speeds that keeps that case cool very nicely. This is a very quiet case with all the right features.
I was very pleased to obtain this modem (3CR29210) and installed it without any problems. I transferred the cables from the previously installed modem and the new modem picked up the cable connection in less than 5 minutes.The only negative is that the package had a sticker on the outside that indicated a different model (3CR29220)should be used for installation on the ( @home ) cable setup.I called the 3Com installation number, listed in the &quot;getting started guide&quot; and a very capable person informed me that for home use the models were interchangable. That turned out to be the case and I highly recommend this as a replacement for an ISP supplied rental modem. The manufacturer also has a 5 year support warranty for this modem.
These earplugs are excellent, so glad I found them. Unfortunately for me, I live in a condo w/ electric heat & the heat pump is right outside my bedroom window. (Brilliant design of some idiot) I am a light sleeper so the sound tends to keep me up in the winter. Thanks to these earplugs the noise is no longer a problem. I used to use the ones commonly sold in supermarkets etc. These earplugs are 100x better than those,and much cheaper too.
Very small camera, yet it does the job. I love it and the size is amazingly small. Picture quality is excellent. Would buy it again. GREAT CAMERA
This camera has everything I wanted. I was afraid to buy something that I had not actually seen and I do not know anyone that actually owns one. I went by the reviews and they are right - it is a great camera and well worth the cost. Canon is the way to go. I had looked at other less expensive compact cameras but the Canon quality of this one outshines other brands.It is very small and compact, easy to use, takes great pictures, red eye is not a problem, (even in my animals pictures) and it takes great pictures in dark or low light. It is easy to download the pictures to my PC. I highly recommend this camera for everyday use.
This GPS comes with US map on the SD card and Canada map on the included CD but never the twain shall meet.By car I'm a few hours from Canada and several days from the eastern US but I can't swap out the faraway eastern US part of the map on the TomTom Go 300 for a nearby Canadian map. It's either all Canada or all contiguous US. This is a major functional flaw if you live near the US/Canada border or live further away and like to take cross-border trips.Oh, and if you do decide to swap out the US map, be sure to save it on your computer first - TomTom doesn't bother to provide a backup on the CD so if you don't first make your own backup before changing to the Canadian map you can't later get the US map back.
ORDERED TWO OF THESE. NEITHER ONE WORKED FOR MY DIRECT TV SYSTEM. BOUGHT A CHEAPER ONE AT RADIO SHACK AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY.
I've used my 20G Neuros with linux since day one. First with the Positron tool released by DI, then with NDBM written by an enthusiast (thx Starkey).The neuros meets my expectations as a music player and portable hard drive. With windows your neuros is simply seen as a mass storage device.I am currently working through some issues with FM reception, but I have confidence that either DI or the forum community will help with that.
Zune, Ipod, other, all junk. When will someone come out with a media player that doesn't require poorly written, intrusive software to be installed on your computer? Here's a concept for the engineers designing these things: Plug your media player into your computer, it shows up as an external hard drive, copy and paste the media files you want from your computer to the media player, go listen to your music and enjoy.. It's really that simple, there is no need for anything more. Why is this such a difficult concept for Apple, Microshaft and others? While I'm making requests, how about a replaceable battery, maybe even a replaceable hard drive? They keep making these disposable pieces of junk because people keep buying them. Stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Refuse to spend your money until a company creates a product worth spending your hard earned dollars on.
The description says it works with MacOS X 10.1 or above. This is a lie. I have an Intel MacOS laptop running the latest 10.5.4 and this device is not recognized. I have written to SmartDisk TWICE and have received no answer. Apparently Verbatim bought SmartDisk a little while ago and while they still claim to have Tech. Support, in reality it appears as though Verbatim doesn't care about these devices.Too bad. It was a nice device!
I purchased the reader to use with a 4GB Sandisk Ultra II SDHC High Performance Card in one of my Vista machines that didn't come with an SDHC memory card slot. Works perfectly, and the reader doesn't interfere with (i.e. slow down) transfers to and from the memory card. Note that if the USB slots on your system are close together use of the reader may block access to the adjacent slot.
First off, I'm not a negative person who picks on every little things and complains about it. This IS infact my first time writing a review with less than 5 stars. I just had to tell the people who intend to buy this CDP by its attractive appearance and ATRAC3 technology etc. Well, this thing does not play about 1/4 of my audio CDs! 1/4 is ALOT out of my huge collection of recordings. I mostly have complete opera recordings and classical recordings that are often "made in Germany" and other forgein countries. I don't know if this is to do with the difficulty of playing back. It is just unbelievable and total dissapointment! Secondly, I found it skips quiet frequently or makes buzzy sounds that seems like connection problem on headphone jack. This thing is VERY thin that is made of pearl white(although they say it is silver, it is more like peark white!) plastic material and it feels little frigile. I understand that in order to reduce its physical size, Sony eliminated LCD on the CDP body! This IS a big~ flaw! You certainly have to rely on remote otherwise you have no freakin idea which track you are on and you cannot adjust functions and more! What if the remote brokes which happens fairly easy! Remote itself is sort of hard to find and if you do find them, it is EXPENSIVE! Also Sony's ATRAC3 technology is only for PC which means it is NOT compatible with Mac. Okay...That sould be enough to say about its down side BUT yes...it is true that this CDP is very thin and cool but seriously, that's pretty much I could think of. I'd highly recommand you to buy much cheaper CDPs from Sony OR Panasonic that is much simpler and less frigile even though they are abit bigger than this one. I hope you save your money!
Just bought a spindle of 100. Tried to burn a DVD in iDVD on my Mac Pro. I tried eight disks. None were recognized at all. I stopped there and got a RMA from the vendor. Previously I purchased the Memorex ten pack that came with jewel cases and every one of them burned perfectly. I even ran my Alsop lens cleaner -- no difference. Some find these good. I didn't.
In my opinion indispensable mic for guitar either live or recording. If you got one shot go for this one, the rest will come as a perfume and make up.
Installed in an HP LaserJet 4345 mfpWas a little worried on ordering because the price was so cheap, but I am glad I ordered it.Works great. Came with everything that I needed for the Printer Maintenance Kit.Came with all the rollers and a few extra's incase you have multiple add on trays.Only thing that was missing was the installation instructions. Not a big deal though. I downloaded them from HP's website.[...]The PDF shows you how to replace the maintenance kit and how to reset the kit usage so that the printer knows it was replaced.Had it installed for almost 2 weeks and its working great. When the time comes I will buy another one of these from this seller.
Previously I owned a Calumet brand transceiver. That brand failed over time by not firing when releasing the shutter, and being finnicky about which light it was mounted to. Then the back silver part where you plug in the cord became loose and fell out. I bought this PocketWizard set and WHAT A DIFFERENCE. Fires every time. Period. Good construction, longer antennae, far less worries about the angle of the camera vs. where the transceiver is fixed on the light. Excellent buy. I will never buy another brand again.
I bought this computer back in 2004 and still runs great! I have never had any problems with it....I have never had to do any type of recovery on it. I do have one minor software problem that recently came up with Media Center 2004 software. I get an error message saying that it is corrupt and I am looking for a fix for it. I have had this computer 5 years now, great job HP!!
Great product; delivered ontime by the store. The bluetooth function is awesome. I use the speaker function frequently. Definitely a good buy for those that are looking for a GPS system.
[...]It came with a 17" flat panel monitor, printer, and everything else that normally comes in a bundle. I've had some issues with performance while running multiple programs, but after I installed a 256mb graphics card it freed up alot of main memory and took alot of stress off of the cpu. It eliminated almost all of the issues i've had with it and it runs all of the newest games with ease now. I recommend this computer to anyone looking for good performance at a low price.
got my points, happy camper. wait, i don't camp in bf3. Going to need more soon, will do the same.
Easy, small and very simple to use. I am a novice at digital photography and this camera works for me, not too technical and nice results if you just follow the instructions.
I had a Westell modem which liked to simply disconnect from the internet whenever it felt like it. The download transfer rate averaged around 40k and I was told this was as fast as I could possibly obtain due to my address being along the fringes of the DSL coverage area.After getting fed up with the Westell I purchased this modem and my download transfer rate now averages in the 300k range and jumps over 1MB quite often. I know a lot has to do with server location but nothing else changed but the modem. My browsing habits have been the usual for the past week.Installation was very easy. Very. It performs exactly as I expected and the price wasn't bad either.
I purchased a VEO CONNECT... 333V ****DON'T DO IT!!!They have a web site that is all dead links, they have updated software downloads that aren't really there... They will not return email. And the phone # doesn't go through! I am not talking about "I tried once or twice" Im talking both I and the seller have gone back to the site almost every day for over a month now. Still no help, no email, and NO SUPPORT! The CD rom bundled software they included with the cam, does not up load... And they will NOT HELP!
This is the second time I have purchased this bag and that should tell you something! My first bag lasted me four years. I am a teacher and I am also involved with an environmental group which travels all over the Caribbean and other countries. This bag goes with me everywhere and fits in with just about any situation and venue. It has protected my Dell Inspiron 640m to this day. (That should also tell you how long the other bag lasted!)The zippers are strong and worry free. No problems there at all. Lots of pockets and compartments which a packrat like me really appreciates.I carried from medication to magazines in that bag. I must admit that I pushed this bag beyond its limit and it held up nicely. VERY STRONG material and STURDY construction. The bag handled tropical conditions very well and still kept its visual appeal. The adjustable straps are really comfortable and well designed. I'm a BIG fella and that bag was usually heavy but it feels good and settles well on your back.There are no CONS that I can find with this bag and the price is excellent! Go ahead and buy it, you wont regret.
i bought the audigy platinum about a month ago and couldn't be more pleased with it. now i'm a little bit of an audio freak and know a lot about sound equipment and what to look for in a sound device. this card amazed me by providing excellent sound quality especially for its price. the amount of inputs was also great and i have had no problem with playing songs of any type with the audigy. i had an internet stream running, mp3, wav, wma, mpg, and ac3 (dolby digital 5.1) file all playing at once and it never skipped or stuttered. my configuration right now is an amd 900 mhz, 80 gig hard drive, hp cd-rw, nvidia geforce 2 mx400, linksys ethernet card, yamaha tss-1b speaker system, win 98 se, and now the audigy. i would definitely recommend the audigy to anyone looking for a new sound card.
Very Much over priced. You can buy 3 tapes at Walgreens for $9.00 and I paid about $16.00 for 1 60 minute tape.
I chose the Snap as a gift for a sister who is challenged by new technology. Its ease-of-use should win her over, plus its compact size and portability. She'll never have to use the computer as it accepts most image cards directly. It should be a great printer for her scrap-booking if she learns to use the new digital camera!The printer's introductory print pak was past the expiration date, producing striped prints. Nozzle cleaning did nothing. The seller sent a new pak which produced a clear, crisp print with good color saturation and contrast.The ink cartrige installs as easily as a VCR tape, but seems wastefully large. (Lots of plastic.) All the inks are together, so you probably throw away good ink when one color runs out.You can't zoom in to inspect the sharpness of the image, so must check that in the camera to choose the ones you want to print. Cropping and some image enhancement is possible, but with the small screen it's hard to tell if it needs it. Print layout is limited to pre-established choices - a plus if you want simplicity, a minus if you want something other that what is offered.Recommended for portability (works on batteries too), simplicity and quality snapshots.
Compucessory Thin CD/DVD Jewel Casespurchased from MyInnovative Solutions, through Amazon.com.I placed the order, with a bit of trepidation, after all my research into similiar products. A lot of buyers for similiar products all over the country, were complaining that their disc cases arrived with several damaged or broken. There were also others who seemed very pleased with their shipments, that had arrived in excellent condition.I am pleased to report that my order of 100 slim disc cases, arrived in very good condition, & earlier than expected. The cases are sturdy, pretty & jewel-toned. I have already started using them. They close and latch quickly, & are easy to fit into standard disc case shelving. You also save a lot of space, due to their slim depth.The slim depth, is too narrow for me to attach a label on the edge, but I have solved that, by printing labels for the end facing outward from the shelving, I attach a portion of a larger label, on that upper side - the front of the case. (I enlarge the print a little to make it easier to read). Then when I need a certain disk, I can check the index list, for the color & approximate location of the disk. When in doubt, I can pull the disc cases out an inch or two, & get an easy glimpse of the label, without having to pull the disc cases all the way out, or struggle to fit them back in the proper shelf.The 5 different, jewel toned colors of the cases, make it easier to code each color for a specific purpose, which makes it even easier to identify their contents.All in all, these cases are a very good investment both for price & efficiency, & the fact that I enjoy working with their nice colors, doesn't hurt either. I recommend this product highly.
After researching many systems and pricing them, this Klipsch igroove was a good purchase. It had good quality sound for a small shelf system and especially for the price. This is the second one we have purchased and would easily do so again.
I have no complaints with this product. They have good sound quality, are very comfortable to wear (comes with 3 different sizes of replaceable ear cups), and have a nice long cord. The price is right and is well worth the convenience of compact, high quality headphones.
It works great, theres no interference or noise suggesting good shielding. however beware of shipping price, i recommend going out and getting this from your local electronics store, unless you buy in bulk.
A coworker recommended these headphones to me, so far I'm very happy with them. I haven't tried the bose headphones, so i can't compare, but for the price I'm very happy with it. When the music is off and I turn on the noise cancelling, background noise goes away and the only thing I can hear is the ringing in my ears. I think I need to go to an ear doctor.
Very good product, with a very good price... The proiduct arrived in the right time at home and i am very happy!
The player itself is ok but the customer service and support at Samsung is the worst I have ever been through. After 5 phone calls, 10 disconnects, and over 10 hours on hold, they have promised for the fifth time they would get back to me. The player is supposed to come with 1 month of free downloads from your choice of three services. None of them will give you more than one week of free connect time and will still charge for each download. Samsung cannot seem to fix the problem and has an I do not care attitude. Avoid them and their products if possible.
if you want a good camara buy the nikon d50 or canon xt this camera do not accept my sigma 18-125mm, nikon 50mm f1.8, and many lens nikon and generic brands, only 3 focus point the nikon d50 have 5 point, not iso100, not exposure and white balance bracketing.
This filter - probably all filters of this type - introduced a flare that I hadn't anticipated. It can probably be digitally edited more easily than unbalanced exposure, but I was disappointed to see it nonetheless.Otherwise, the graduated filter did what I'd hoped. The transition is not visible in my photographs, and the adjustability of the system in general is ideal.
I bought this camera after reading several reviews on the amazon website. This camera has lived up to the great reviews given by alot of people. I will highlight the positives in this camera and they are:1. Great point and shoot for beginners.2. Fast booting of the camera to get that important moment shoot.3. The size of the camera can easily fit in your t-shirt pocket.4. Several features of this camera can make it a hit with your friends.The negatives of this camera are:1. The movie mode can produce high quality movies but it records in avi format which takes up massive amounts of storage.2. The flash in this camera is excellent when shooting at a close distance at night but if the subject is a distance away, the shoot can be grainy.
Love these, only problem is a bit of static once in a while but they work well.Three more words.
Man, people giving this bad reviews just because it scrolls a little bit slowly and they would like to use the scroll wheel on their ipod is so annoying. If you're interested in using the scroll wheel on your ipod while driving, in order to find specific songs one by one, you're an idiot. Have a good time in the hospital after you get into an accident. I have owned this product for almost a year now and would say that its almost perfect. Yes, it does scroll a little bit slowly but unless you're a complete idiot (like all of the people who gave this bad reviews), you'll find that all you have to do to avoid this is to pick the album you want to listen to, begin to play it and then pause it, before plugging it in. It starts right from where it left off. Also, you can make playlists and put them on shuffle, because there really is no way to manually pick each song, song by song, while driving. So basically this product is as good as I expected it to be, it sounds great and allows me to carry my entire music collection in my car at all times. If you own an Alpine head unit and an ipod, buy this product... unless your'e some kind of moron you'll love it.
As most dial-up user would tell you speed is essential. Many internal modems that come with your laptop or desktop are lacking in quality. I have found this modem to work more efficiently than most PCI modems, especially when running firefox.
Does what it is supposed to do, but unlike most things these days, it appears well made, and even sounds like a solid device. Kinda' exudes quality for a lowly floppy drive.
This sleek model is excellent for its low price. I was able to take 250+ pictures with two 2500 MA-h NiMH batteries. It's very reliable, and it's always a relief when you can have your picture taken by someone else, and not have to worry about batteries dying, modes not being set right, having to push special buttons, etc. The camera allows the simple option of point and shoot for those spontaneous moments, but also has complex options to choose from like saturation, exposure, etc. for when you're feeling artistic. Indeed, the pictures don't turn out blurry, and the processor has gotten fast enough for you to be able to take larger-sized pictures every two seconds. The delay between pushing the button and taking the picture is a miniscule 0.1 seconds.This camera is great for most recreational photographers. The 4MP quality is adequate, and this camera doesn't leave me begging for higher resolution. The important thing is that the pictures turn out clear. I also encourage people to purchase rechargeable NiMH batteries; they're better than NiCad, and you'll save money in the long run.
The product was advertised as NEW. The price was very low. I should have known, if it sounds too good to be true, it is.The INK carriage hangs up and it will not print. The packageing was not as it would be for a NEW printer.I did not package it up and send it back because the shipping to a supplier that would present a USED product as NEW would probably not respond. Just wrote it off as a learning experiance.
Good deal, considering the 1 gig card is included. Width prevents using an adjoining USB slot, but I knew that going in. I use a small extension wire.BL
This is a great little USB modem but there are some do's and dont's with the install!! Better make sure your USB port on your PC is at least version 1.1 (as my second computer was only USB 1.0) and couldn't get this modem to work properly on that PC. Plus if you connect to a USB powered hub as I did, you might also have slow performance problems.. Once I connected straight to the back of the PC the internet connection started to fly.. am Im very pleased with this modem "on my newer pc"
My last Yamaha CD player (which was my first CD player) lasted 20 years. I'm hoping to repeat this record or even increase the length of time this one works! Fabulous sound, easy to operate. Quality!
Hi. I bought my Rio Cali 128 mb about 3 weeks ago, and it is great! It is my first mp3 player, but I've done loads of research on them, and this is great! Read these:It's got rubber on it, so it won't break! I've dropped it on comcrete, and not even a scratch!The Rio Joystick is sweet! not neccessary, but i love it.The LCD display is great, you can clearly see what the song is, the artist, what cd it's from, the date and time, and many other things in one glance. (another great thing is you don't have to title the song, when u load it onto your mp3 player, it displays it without u doing anything)The included FM tuner is great! sometimes it is staticy, but i'm pretty sure it uses the headphones as the antennae (dont ask me how), and when I bought a good pair of headphones, I got great reception...so buy another pair of 'phones.really light! less than 2 ounces WITH the AAA battery in it!speaking of batteries, the AAA battery last up to 18 hours...amazingThe software's pretty good. If you dont have Windows 98se or up (i have Windows 98 ), don't worry, it comes with RealOne player, which works on lower versions. You have to have Mac OS X for macs...but if you don't, on the iTunes cd (included) it has an installer for Mac OS X.The included case is great! It is plastic, but fits very snugly on the mp3 player. I dropped it on concrete, and it didnt come off.i hope this helped you on your quest to get an mp3 player, and i hope u get this one!(none of the times i dropped the mp3 player were on purpose)
I received this MP3 player for Xmas, after doing a TON of research, and this product is sublime. I got mine for a mere $119 on amazon, new, and the shipping was free.The sound quality is excellent, thought what people are saying about the white earbuds is true (can hurt after awhile.) But once you get over that initial pain in your ear, the pain definitely goes away as you will be listening to sweet tunes. The sound quality is definitely exceptional. To use the line in feature, all you need is a stereo with a CD player, pop the CD in, press record on the MP3 (with the included cable attached), and you can go take a shower or do whatever you need to do, and the MP3 player will AUTOMATICALLY space each track for you! So you don't need to sit there and press record for each track. And I agree with the others, that the FM radio is top-notch. Stations come in nice and crisp, and it even has a preset feature.As far as the design, it is FLAWless. NO SKIPPING. Ever. Impressively, it is very very tiny, mine is orange, you can adjust the LCD screen for a lefty or a righty, and the solid color selection is the frosting. This little bugger is an intuitive DREAM because eventually, you can slip it into your pocket, and you can adjust volume, change folders/tracks or swith playing modes while it's STILL in your pocket! It's THAT easy to use. Very intuitive and you will catch on quickly. It also scrolls the song titles and artists, which I appreciate very much. The USB 2.0 cable that comes with it delivers seriously lightning fast transfers. And as far as flash space, I can easily hold 10-15 albums on it. I know that you can record from the FM radio, but I have yet to figure that out.The only minuses are: I would trade it for a 1 GB version in a second. And when the LCD screen is on, there is a very slight buzzing, though you can only hear it if you are in bed about to go to sleep, and even then, it goes away after 2 seconds and it doesn't bother me one bit. I have to say that if you buy this product, you will NOT be sorry. I carry it with me constantly and use it constantly. So far this player only received excellent reviews, so you should get one. It is the cheapest and the best. And even if you don't consider the price, it is STILL the best flash MP3 player ever.
These are the same spesker elements as the more expensive Sony.The problem I have with the Sony is the stupid offset (one earbud wire longer than the other, this still has that) and the fact that the casing peels away from the wire if it is exposed to the dirty conditions I work in. THe JVC model while not as elegant with the double wire held up longer, still failed after a few months but lasted longer than the Sony's at half the price. Great sound, better than the Apple in ear. Haven't tried the Shure's but considering how often I change these out it'd be a real shame to spend $100 on bare copper wire.
I've tried to get his up under 2000 and had a lot of problems. Called customer service. 4 times I got a message saying they will call me back and they didn't. Got thru on the fifth call and the guy refused to talk to me until he &quot;got coffee&quot;. Never called me back. If you think you may need customer servied then DON'T BUY THIS.
I was unable to link up with the ISP address even after calling my ISP provider and telling them the problem.
This remote is awsome. It was so easy to program. I was so nice to adjust volume, change channels, fastforward, and turn on and off, all in one hand.
Let me begin by saying: I am not a professional photogragher, so some of the technical terms in the reviews I've read, are Greek to me. But I love taking pictures. When I pull out my camera, people say "wow, that's a nice camera" lol. Little do they know I bought it at that supercenter we love,,,starts with a -W- and paid only $175.00. I took pictures of my daughters at the lake and people thought I had hired a professional photographer. Absolutely, breathtaking photos. It's very simple to transfer pics to computer and print. I save all my pics to CD's to free up space on the disk. I purchased rechargeable batteries and they last a long, long time before having to recharge. I didn't read the manual (completely) and accidently formatted the disk and erased some pics one time. Darn!! Other than that, I think it's a great camera for beginners. Overall, my experience has been great. I bought (two) 5 mega. cameras (Kodak and HP) at Xmas for relatives, and they don't take pics half as nice as my Z.
...i think that aside from the design which makes this device look like a spray painted brick, it's not a terribly bad DVD player. It has some excellent features for the price.However, I may return it this week though as everytime it plays a disk and that disk finishes, it simply...stops.There's no feature to address or change this amongst a sea of useless features...My Harmon Kardon that is 10 years older does all this and much faster.This is the most idiotic shortcoming of all mentioned from other reviewers - from the miniscule Pause button to wacky controls needed to change, skip and ex-change (sic) discs. If it can't play sequentially, the disks that are loaded, then it becomes merely a bulky DVD/CD storage facility.Pointless, really...
Bought this for my church really needed it to go from the front of the Sanctuary near the back to play through our projector. It works great, no complaints had it for a few months still going strong, i know sometimes you hear people say that you lose feedback after so many feet but there retarted. DEFINETLY RECOMMEND THIS!!!AND ITS CHEAP!!!!!
Great product for the price and the quality of the sound is very good. Also, the earbud cushions are easily moulded to your ears so that they stay in place. That is a huge plus.
This is a better quality strap than the OEM Pentax version. Very nice padding, and room for two accessory SD cards in the pouch. Highly recommended.
Big box. Big speakers. Nice. After connecting up to my Onkyo TX-SR606 reciver was amazed at the decent sound... especially in a 17 x 24 room and for this price. I like knowing that I didn't pay too much and didn't really sacrifice that much at all. Yes, the speaker wires were a bit on the small side... but hey, they gave me enough to cover a pretty large room and I liked it that they were color-coded. The subwoofer doesn't blow me away, but it sounds good to me for a movie or gaming.
This camera rocks. It has many features and can be customized almost infinitly. If you want the best option for a point and shoot camera, the C7 is what you want. well worth the money!! Best Camera you can get without getting a DSLR. There are so much stuff on it I will need a to take a photography class to learn how to use them all.
Works as expected...the cable is definitely just as good as any cable that you'd pay $50+ for.
Nice cable, build quality and a handsome one, at that. I did have a problem connecting it to my receiver, they don't make a tight fit, but I don't know i fit was the cable itself or my receiver. A good product nonetheless.
Mac OS is basically like Gnome or KDE which is simply a Graphical User Interface added on top of Linux kernel. As for Mac it is Darwin a FreeBSD kernel.Of course Mac OS is fancier than Gnome and KDE and apple has spend enough effort using their paid employees to make it more compatibile and satisifactory to those Artists, designers ...etc.I have used it for 4 days now. It has all the problems that windows have too. Realplayer hangup and I cannot even kill it nor can I restart the computer regularly. I have to unplug the power to do it. One of my DVD won't eject. I tried 30 minutes but nothing works. Again, unplug the power solved it. There is one instance that the volume button doesn't work. I hit it like 10 times nothing happenned. Okay, I can live with that but after like 40 minutes, suddenly volume dropped to 0. All my 10 hit worked except it worked after 40 minutes I hit them.So, I have to say that Mac OS is a piece of crap. It is definitely not better than windows. I cannot believe why there are so many people saying it is good.
I just bought a new stereo receiver and found that it had no switched outlets for controlling my accessories. I bought the Smart Strip, put the receiver in the controlling position, and after a little tweaking it solved my problem. Much cheaper than spending hundreds for a remote controlled AV power center.
Hats off to [...] for neat packaging, super fast delivery, and a great product at a good price! I am so glad I ordered the black Softalk Telephone Shoulder Rest, and wonder why in the world I waited so long to get one. No more sore neck, phone receiver slipping when I am trying to talk on the phone and type on my laptop keyboard.It is a perfect fit (a little shorter than my phone handset), easy to put on (only one time to do it right), and it is secure once in place. Over all, it gets a thumbs up and five stars!
So far this has been a great machine for the money. It prints incredibly fast in black and white, and the copy and fax functions, are intuitive and easy to use. I highly recommend this product in this price range. I only wish the scanning software was more either more robust with more options, or that the scanner could be recognized as a twain source in photoshop, for scanning through photoshop. The scan quality however is quite decent.
This is the superior way to charge your controller batteries. No more robbing AA from TV remotes while your batteries charge. You get a LONG cable too. You can use the cable even if you don't have a battery, making your controller wired, but at least it works. I've bought several of these and will continue to buy them as long as I need to.
I have tried this on various screens with varying degrees of scratches and it didn't do anything. I finally gave up and threw it in the trash last week.
This product looks and feels strong, sturdy, shock and waterproof. Can't wait to test it. I also bought another one for my boyfriend. We live in the Caribbean and are constantly doing water-sports so, let's see if this really works as stated. I love this brand's products, the color but have to say some of them are a little bit hard to open. The first didn't open and was inmediatley exchanged for another one that worked properly. I'm in love with the product and appreciate the returns policy of this company. Thank you so much for your help. Happy customer here. :)
This is the third adapter that I bought and it was just as bad as the other two. It does not work and does not stay on the plug. Do not buy it.
I just had someone put it in and it did NOT WORK. I could tell that it was used and I payed for a new one. It would cost me another $11 to send it back, it's not worth it for a $15 player.
Lowepro makes excellent camera bags and pouches and this one is no exception. It fits the Canon G9 perfectly and does a great job in protecting the camera.Zippers are easy to use and keep the sections secured which hold the camera and a couple of batteries and SDHC card.Easy to use belt strap or shoulder strap. I wish that it came with a wrist strap, instead. Not enough room for the charger, but it is designed to be a more compact case.Great case!
I am more then happy with these headphones. I am a DJ and didn't want to spend $300 on the beats by dre and these are just as good if not better. They were shipped very quickly, the sound quality is incredible, and they are the most comfortable pair I have ever owned. I highly recommend this product.
Works very well for recording classes, I sit about 5 rows back from the professor and can hear everything on playback very easily. He does use a mic when he speaks to us...however even when students from various points in the room ask questions I can hear them too during playback.Overall a good buy and easy to use on my PC.
very easy to use.just plug it in insert card and print pictures. i also like the size, about as big as a clock radio. going to bring to key west with me on vacation.
8GB is larger than the hard drive space on my college computer (from 10 years ago) and this is infinitely lighter!I shoot semi-professional photography and my RAW image sizes are quite large (approximately 22MB). This is the perfect size to keep me shooting for a long time before having to switch out. I also have a 16GB version, which I am often hesitant to use because on a shoot, it's considered to risky to put all of your eggs in one basket. Shooting with three or four 8GB cards has been an ideal set up. The class 6 speed cards allow me to shoot unfettered of stop and "write" time.This card holds a ton of information, costs relatively little (with the price dropping each month), and writes as fast as anything out there. I've never had any negative issues. If your, DSLR accepts HDSD cards (double check first), then you will want this card.
Apple has finally done it. I hope they are successful in converting throngs of PC users.$599.00 is still a little steep in price.An XBox is just as capable and way less in price.256MB of ram is the new bottom end. These days you need 512mb to really multitask effectively.It's a great start but who exaclty are purchasing the unit? Current Mac owners or PC converts? My suspicion is that a large percentage are current MAC owners looking for a smaller footprint.I'll wait till the hype dies down and buy one when the hype prices come down. Oh wait, Apple doesn't have sales, My bag.
I'm a first-time mp3 player purchaser. I ordered the Sansa View rather than the Sansa Fuze primarily for the size of the view screen, and I'm so glad I did. It's easy to see, and due to the size of the player, I feel I'm less likely to drop it. Adding songs to it was easy. The sound is very clear. I downloaded the recommended software (firmware?) from the Sansa website, and everything seems to be working fine. The Sansa website has detailed instructions that I found helpful. The battery is holding its charge well - I've only had to charge it once, so far. I would recommend purchasing a different set of earplugs. The ones that come with it are too large to fit comfortably in my ears and fall out easily. I found some great ones at Big Lots for $5. I would also recommend (as someone else did) ordering some kind of protective case for it due to the shiny surface. I ordered a clear plastic one (very inexpensive) and am happy with it. Plodding away on my treadmill is a lot more pleasant now, and I don't disturb other household members with my music choices. I would also recommend the Amazon suggested wall and car chargers so you're not dependent on your computer as your only source for battery charging.
This is a good item for travel, or camping, or even around the house because of the weather channels. I'm thinking of buying two more for my sons cars! I even use mine at work in the construction field just for the weather channels.
This is a great item, a lot better than having to charge the battery in the camera.
Once again, I have purchased batteries from this company and I am again very satisfied with their products. Thanks.
CHEAP PRICE BUT HIGH QUALITY!!! ,, i am using this item for one year is working great on my Heavy use !!!
It's thin, sturdy, perfectly round, and easier to grip than a filter, so it threads easily onto (or off of) the lens. Don't know why, but it seems to be easier to get a filter on and off of this step up ring than on/off of a lens.
I am impressed with this as a monitor, lesser so as a TV. My biggest gripe is that I was looking through the manual and the picture on the box and the remote is vastly different. I was given a chintzy credit card remote, instead of the one pictured. The battery requirements are different and they look infinately different with regard to size and capabilities. I called Samsung and they told me that I could order one to match what's in the picture and I do not look at this as a viable solution. I am a rechargeable battery user (thinking of the enviornment and cost for batteries), but cannot recharge the button battery enclosed with this remote. This does not sit well. WYSIWYG is usually the case, but in this case, I feel deprived, as most will tell you, bigger is better. In the case of the remote, it is probably 1/4 the size. Maybe they ran out when they got to packaging mine, but at least they could give some compensation.Pros:The monitor is really quite nice and fits in well with where I am placing it, on my bedroom wall in my motorhome, which will serve as my monitor for my laptop and television (with many devices plugged in).Sounds better than any other LCD monitor with speakers that I have ever listened to, without distortion at it's highest level. This is certainly a bonus!Set-up was a breeze, TV and monitor.Looks Great, cosmetically!Monitor picture is stellar!3 year warranty.Cons:REMOTE! If I knew the remote was going to be like this, I would not have purchased this! Again, this purely deceptive from the manual and what is pictured.TV picture looks dull, washed out, lacking vibrance, but as with most combo monitors with TV tuners, picture is not spectacular.Would be sweet if they had included another composite input. (2 instead of 1).All in all, I am pleased with this monitor for what I paid, but with the notable exceptions mentioned above.
The box says dual component HD inputs. The set has only one set of component inputs. The DVI-D port does not support HDCP so it will not work with any new DVD player and set top boxes with DVI output since most have HDCP protection on them.I bought this from a local store (Fry's), returned it. Philips' tech support is clueless about their own technology. The wonders of outsourcing!I would not buy this TV since it is not "future proof". No DVI-HDCP and no HDMI. DVI input works for PC only. WTF would someone buy an expensice plasma for a computer.
I "aquired" a dell axim x5 about a month ago and after a week of Wireless CF card research I found that the ambicom 54g was about the only left on the market that is still "in stock". So far it's working great. I get signal just like a laptop and it installed without a glitch. It will suck power if you don't change your pda's power setting to either Auto or Power Save. Overall, it's so cool to check facebook and hotmail from a PDA at free wi-fi spots without having to pay cell phone service.
i bought one of these a couple years ago and certainly got my use out of it until i unfortunately lost it. but here's what i learned to like and dislike about it during that time:first of all, on the good side, it's a very solid, quality-built player (mine took quite a beating and still worked fine). the buttons and jacks all worked fine and never stuck. i really liked the rechargable battery that i could plug in when i got home and unplug to take to work. it had a bunch of extra features like an equalizer and playlists but i rarely used the playlists since i could only fit at most 10 songs on a disk. (this typically shrank with usage, see below)that was a major drawback. the clik disks are cute but too small for my tastes. i believe the latest hipzip supports 80-meg disks which is an improvement. another major problem i had was its incompatibility with certain mp3 files. these were otherwise normal mp3 files that i encoded myself (with itunes) that the hipzip would play a minute of, then do a sort of stuttering sound and skip to the next song. not only that, but now that song was completely ignored by the hipzip and i couldn't play it again! and this was fairly common, perhaps 1 in 50 songs had this problem.another few minor issues i had was the fact that the carrying case badly scratches the paint off the back of the player, you have to hold the play button in for several seconds just to turn the thing on (and hold stop in to turn it off) and it has to read the disk each time you skip a track (i.e. it won't let you hit the 'forward' button three times and skip three tracks, you have to wait for it to finish reading the file before you can hit the button again).another thing to keep in mind is that this is NOT a solid state player. it does have a spinning disk, but in my experience it never skipped (and was quick to load songs), so this shouldn't be an issue unless you plan on being very violent with it.also, transfering files was very easy since the clik disks showed up just like any other removable drive on my mac, and i just dragged the files over to it (as such, the disks can store any non-mp3 files as well, but don't plan on storing much on 40 megs).all in all, the hipzip is an mp3 player that works (but just barely).
I bought this Canon Vistura DV camera 5 years ago and have gone through 3 of these units. I called canon there reply was you can buy another one for 150.00 Can dollars. Im on the look for another one( used) as this one has croaked as well I asked the service tech if it was my camera he said no Canon makes &quot;cheap chargers&quot;. I will be selling this unit as soon as I get a charger for it . A canon will not be on the replacement list
I have been buying another brand for sometime and getting more and more bum dvd's. decided to try these and every single one worked. I won't be buying any other brand.
This is the second cs55 i've purchased. They are super easy to setup, have the unit hooked to a Mitel IP phone behind a 3300 phone switch. We've tried "Mitel Compatible" headsets from different vendors and you pay hundreds more for an inline toggle switch to hangup the call, we just press the call cancel button. Great little unit, haven't had any issues, battery has held charge for a good year.
First off: I've had this printer for around 4 months now. I'm on a Mac, running 10.3. I used to have an Epson _80 (can't remember the exact model), which printed great for it's price, but just died on me one day. I have used various other Epsons in the past, all with fine results.I first tried to print some cds using their seperate printing tray technique. What is needed is their tray, with some arrows that match up with some arrows on the printer. The tray guide, I found, was sloppy, there is a lot of 'play' from left to right, almost 1/4". Why? I have no idea why the tolerances are not stricter. That was a MINOR issue. This is where it got tricky, costing me time and $$ talking to their customer service, which is NOT toll-free. My printer would NOT print on cds (you have to use their no-frills cd printing program in order to print on cds). I kept getting error messages, some saying I needed to talk to the "Chooser", which is a term from previous vesions of OS on Macs. The printer/cd program will not work with a firewire connection. The printer worked fine with all other programs. When I talked with customer service (four times), they had conflicting reports from what I read, word-for-word, out of the manual. They had me deleting support files, retreading steps I had gone over with the previous support rep. Ordering a new cd tray. Nothing worked. The problem was never resolved. I decided I would keep it to see how the normal printing jobs would work.I started printing some pictures and other, normal stuff. It has worked ok - colors are great, pictures looked warm and detailed. All of a sudden I started seeing big track marks all the way down the page! They are from the rollers. It looks like crap. I can't believe that for $400 a printer works like this. Outrageous, I say. Piece-o-crap.
Third time using it, I thought the house was burning down - acrid smell of burning electronics brought moments of sheer terror trying to locate the source... it was this cheap little recharger, melting in the outlet. I'm not going to even bother trying to get a refund - not worth the trouble. Spend a little more money to get something reliable - and not dangerous!
I have a Canon 50D which I love and added a telephoto and macro lenses to my kit. The lens hood works great on a sunny day.It does make a differrents. Does not take up a lot of space in your bag. Just screw it on backwards on your lens, when not in use.It's a little pricey as with all Canon products.Overall a good item.
The low cost of this amazing printer is less than I expected to pay for just a Wireless Card to connect a printer to my network. Even better is that the included software configures the printer to the network (mine is a Cisco Linksys) and all you have to tell the software is the Network Passwork and it does the rest. Then, a quick visit to each additional household computer (with the software CD) and the entire network can access this printer. Since it's wireless you can place it anywhere in the house that you have an electrical outlet. A bonus is that once you understand the simple beauty of a wireless printer like this, you will be confident to add other new wireless devices to your network (security systems, entertainment systems, heating systems, etc). This is a great little printer AND you should definitely buy it.
The headphones are my first concern, because if it really hurts the first time you wear them, then we got a problem. I wore them for about two weeks and it still hurts. And the sad part was whenI accidently pull it, OUCH! I eventually sold them and bought earphones, sonow there's no problem.Pros : -Great sound -Very solid body -Never skipped when it was not too used -Bass -Remote on the headphonesCons : -Useless &quot;hold&quot; fonction(No accidents with rubber buttons) -Rather cheap locks -Batterie compartment inside itThis is the coolest Cd player I've seen so far, just because the headphones vibrates(well, behind your neck)!If you can afford this one and some rechargeable batteries, BUY IT if the headphones aren't a pain. And when you finally dislike the VMSS, just turn it to BASS.
The router was a breeze to setup/configure and it has worked flawlessly (speed, solid connection, etc.) since I've been using it. I wanted a router for the basic reason of spliting a dsl connection. I like the built in (you can choose on or off) WEP encryption and firewall protection. Support is good. I had to call them (I was doing something stupid it turns out, opps) because I initially could not get connected. One downside was I could not get through on a Saturday. Most people will do stuff like this on a weekend so support should be reasonably accessible during that time. However, I called during the work week and was able to get an answer to solve my problem without being in front of the pc and found the rep to be very helpful.The price is good too. For a router of this quality you will not find a cheaper product. Cheaper routers will be just that- cheaper routers. More expensive ones will not perform any better (this opinion comes from the research I did before choosing to buy this brand and model). This router offers all the home user or small business user will need. It offers all the features to setup a robust home/small office wireless network.Four stars (even four and 1/2 if it was possible to do that on ????) only because help was hard to access on a weekend. I would not let that stop me from buying this router or buying future Linksys products. I also use a wireless USB network adapter and it is great too.
I bought the MDR-EX51LP Fontopia headphones to replace my Sony MDR-A35 sports headphones. I thought the direct fit in the ear might be even more comfortable than the A35's. The EX51LP's had much worse sound -- tinny and lower volume -- at a higher price than the A35's. And the fit wasn't so good -- they didn't stay in the ear very well. I was very disappointed.
We are using this product with a new iMac G5. The keyboard works well and has nice functionality in the form of all the custom buttons. Keep in mind the board along with the hand-rest take quite a significant chunk of space on the desktop - significantly more than the minimal Apple keyboard. The mouse looks and feels great and is designed very ergonomically. It's one major fault is that its wireless trait make the cursor (little arrow) very jittery and I couldn't quite find a good compromise. It is adjustable and there are different settings, but compared with a standard wired-mouse, it is very difficult to get the cursor point exactly where you want it, particularly in slow speeds. This one thing damages the whole experience with the product and should be considered when purchasing it.Also, after about 3 weeks (of rather minimal use), the batteries of the keyboard already need to be replaced!
While the small size of this camera makes it great to take around, and easy to use, it apparently doesn't come without a price. When I brought my Elura 2MC home, and shot a few minutes of test video, I was shocked to discover just how loud the motor noise was on the recorded video. Although there is a built-in noise filter, it seems to have no effect on the constant hum from the motor while filming.Given the price, I assumed that my camera had a manufacturing defect, so I took returned it for a new one. Unfortunately, the second camera had the same problem. While the camera is otherwise quite nice, the constant, annoying background really ruins the video it takes. ;-(
Doesn't work with Windows XP. This is ridiculous. There are plenty of companies out there that have upgraded their drivers for Win XP. There has been plenty of time. However, although their website (which isn't working right now) claims a 3-6 month timeframe of getting XP drivers ready from July 2001. They still are not ready.Poor support. If you buy this, beware. It is obvious that they either don't care about their customers, or they do not have the development staff to properly support their own product.
I use this on a Mac with Skype. Works great and I love talking to friends long distance and being able to see them. Excellent product and super easy to install, plus great price.
Pass this one by, mine doesn't work! I plugged it in and could not hear anything. I wiggled the cord and got it to come on but it will not stay on. Momma always said you get what you pay for, I wish I would of purchased a different one.
Pros: Price is definitely was the deciding factor for the features that came with it. Great battery life, light and easy to useCons: Have problems during playback, After 15 minutes of playback, display starts breaking up and eventually turns to blue, will play AFTER awhile. Secondly, SHARP's CUSTOMER SERVICE and TECHNICAL SUPPORT is NO GOOD, USELESS and are only trained to send your camera to the NEAREST Service Center which is 300 Miles away at my own EXPENSE (less than a month old camera, brand new)
I bought this card for my Asus EEE, and while it works perfect in it, in my digital camera (Canon S2), it shows up as 'locked'.Unfortunately I brought the card to Argentina so it's too expensive for me to send it back to the manufacturer. Anyway, as it works on the EEE is ok to me, but double check if it works ok as soon as you receive it!.
I bought this hoping it would fit the rear end of my e-mount lens. I needed a back cap for the 16mm lens that came with my sony nex-5. This cap does not seem to fit. I cannot say if it will fit other alpha lenses, but I imagine it would.
Nice product. I bought another one for my HD tv and it works great.
As advertised this item turns any old SCSI device into a new USB device. I used this (plus the optional adapter and MacDrive) to connect and use an old SyQuest Ez-Drive to my new Windows 7 laptop. A couple of things to remember, however:1. After installing the driver software, you need to restart to ensure the driver loads properly when you plug you SCSI device into the USB port.2. Ensure the disk is in the drive BEFORE you plug it into the USB port - otherwise, the disk will not be recognized. You can eject and load different disk after that, but you need a disk in the drive to start with.3. Do not use the "Remove Hardware" function unless you are through with the SCSI drive. If you try to plug it back in, the driver will no load - you have to restart.Except for these minor issues, the item is absolutely terrific!
Ordered the product as a cheap alternative to a similar cable for Turtle Beach, through a process of elimination discovered the microphone half of the cable was dead on arrival. One half works fine, so I can have EITHER audio or a microphone, but it defeats the purpose of the product if I cannot have both at the same time.
This is a very good performing radio. During the first several months, one of the station buttons broke. This was followed by the loss of the remaining 4 bottons. Tried to contact company to obtain service or parts and got no response. I will not purchase this brand agaim.
I got this unit from an amazon dealer for my 10 yr. old daugther, It is a reconditioned unit(I do not see a diference from a new one), I paid $117.00 shipping included, it does have a powerfull sound and it is capable to adjust the bass and treble on a scale of of +3 -3, it is a capability that more expensive units do not have, ( Sharp and JVC ),it has a remote control and an elegant design , it is worth more than money spent, we are very pleased with it.
The easiest to use and the best Navigation System I have found on the market
Bought for a new camera and works fine. Many older SD card units won't handle 4GB and larger cards so make sure that yours will. If you are buying this for a PC there are USB adapters for these larger cards.
In a little over 1 year time the sound went out on this 37 inch lcd tv...called customer service and after 3 resets per their instructions gave up....poor performance from this tv....asked a lcd repair person and they advised a 600-700 dollars repair estimate...
Nothing to review really. This is brand name ink, and it's just not available in the off-brands. Hate to pay the price, but have to have the ink. Does do a beautiful job. Shipper was very quick also.
Beware! Amazon returns this page when one searches for Lenovo 57Y4536 battery. However, IBM 08K8190 is not a replacement for Lenovo 57Y4536. So, it will not work with Lenovo T400 series. I learned about this hard way. The battery I ordered goes to trash, and my trust in Amazon is severely diminished.
I've only had this a week or two, but it does exactly what it claims to do.Great product and I'm very happy with it.
Before purchasing this lens, I read several reviews. Having owned (6) Sony digital cameras over the years, the compatibility seemed acceptable. The only issue may be the shadow seen with some flash shots. For my use, this is not an issue. Very good quality product.
I bought this set for my just finished two weeks in Germany. Since we are planning trips to other locations I liked the idea of getting one complete set of power plug adapters usable all over the world. The adapter for Germany's outlets worked perfectly, no complaints and has the ability to take three prong laptop power plugs if needed, some I looked at don't. All parts store together in the set when not needed so easy to keep and not loose a stand alone plug. I'll probably buy another set in a few months just to be ready for our next international adventure!
I bought these several years ago and am still enjoying them with my ipod.Pros:- The sound quality is very good.- the cord attaches to the headset on one side only, making it easier to put on/take off on the fly. And, the cord is less of a nuisance. I thread the cord down the back of my shirt and plug it into the device on my hip.- the contour of the headset fits nicely under my ponytail on the back of my head.Cons:- The speaker portion that actually sits in your ear is a little too large for a smaller person's (i.e. female's) ear. After wearing for an hour or so it can be uncomfortable. Hasn't stopped me from using them, though. Just wish it was smaller.
The controls are very easy to operate. The non-reflective finish is first-rate quality. With my D700 and relatively heavy lenses I have no problem locking the camera into position, horizontal or vertical. The panning function is super smooth and feels like there is zero play. They do have another version of this unit that has a bubble level on the quick release. I suggest getting that model instead as it is only another 20.00.
We bought these binoculars for a trip to Alaska. They are fairly compact and lightweight, which made them perfect for viewing wildlife and scenery while backpacking. My only complaint is that we lost one of the objective lens caps, and it has been pretty much impossible to replace it. Nikon says that part has been backordered for 7 months, and I can't find any dealers who sell it. It seems crazy, especially after reading the other reviewer's comment about how easy it is to lose the cap.... we must not be the only ones with this problem.
This works just fine. I wanted a mouse that was easy to use and fits my hand well. It was also reasonably priced. No software update was necessary.
I was surprised to find this item for sale! I enjoyed working with this company.
careful, this cable may work "for most digital cameras," but it does not work with canon digital cameras
These headphones are horrible. I bought them as a back up to my Koss P9 headphones and I am completely unhappy with them. The bud is actually physically painful after a whopping 5 minutes. The plastic used to cover the speaker is very flexible, but is only a thin layer over the speaker being shoved into your ear drum. The neck band is not comfortable and sticks out not less than an inch from any position. While the sound is acceptable, the pain caused by the bud completely distracts and annoys me while I try to listen to music. Overall, not only will I never buy these again, I strongly urge who ever does, to try them the second they get them, so that they will still be covered by Amazon's return policy!
Used to upgrade RAM in Dell Inspiron 6400. Have had it for a fewe weeks now. No problems faced in installation- BIOS said the memory was different amount, performed a few checks and then was good to go. Would advice one to look up compatible RAM on crucial website before performing upgrade. My chipset supports a single piece of 2GB RAM but Dell somehow recognises only 2x1GB. Had to return the 2GB I had originally purchased and get the 1x2GB set.
Not much to say here; this paper works great with my HP Photo printer. I had used this premium, glossy paper before so there weren't any surprises.
I came across this model about year and a half ago when a friend of mine purchased it in a cambridge soundworks factory sale for USD 200. For the features it comes with I think USD 200 is a good price. Following are the points to consider when you are looking at Cambridge Soundworks 740-Best thing about 740 is it has RDS, Radio Data Service, a feature only this radio/CD has in its category. Radio Data Service provides useful information about a show or song being aired. for e.g. artist, name of the song and this information actually displays on the LED panel. This is really nice so many times I come across a real good song on radio but the artist of ths song is still unknown to me. Of course you will be able to see RDS information only if it is being aired by the radio station. Not many radio stations provide that information in the United States. However in UK/Europe it seems many do. Remember the Bose Wave Radio/CD does not have RDS.-Good sound quality, good sound reproduction at higher frequencies. Lower base frequencies also sounded very nice and crisp not to the level Bose Wave/CD though-Good make and construction, Neat white neon display LEDs-It would have been nice if the display was little more polished, what I mean is if you see the display from close the LED edges are visible and are not asthetically smooth.-Overall functions of radio and clock etc were not really as easy and impressive as Bose Wave Radio/CD.-I felt the button placement, organization of functions etc is much better and intuitive on Bose Wave Radio/CD-740 has a powerful subwoofer which is good. So even though its table radio/CD it can also be used as a mini music system for a reasonably larger room or hall.-One very important point about this player - my friend used this player for about 1.5 years now, one thing he noticed was this player is not forgiving on bad CDs or MP3 cds or recordings. Anytyhing that is not upto the mark, is not played. In short it is sensitive to the quality of media.Whether its Bose Wave Radio/CD, Cambridge Soundworks or Boston Acoustics, I think they are still little overpriced.Good luck with your purchase.HTH
I couldn't be happier with this little device. I bought it to back up my music drive in case of a crash and it transferred just under 4gb in less than 10 minutes! The rubber casing is excellent -- the only reason I didn't rate at 5 stars is the fact that the rubber tip cover slides off a little too easily and probably will be lost someday. The included encryption software was just superfluous to me so I deleted it to save space. If I want an encrypted drive I'll buy another one of these as the price is right -- I remember when these thumb drives cost an arm and a leg. All in all, a great product!
Simply GOOD speakers!!--If you like a nice LOUD BASE these speakers are for you!!!--Plus the mini wire that works with the laptop,ipod,and flatscreen makes things easy and quick to alternate!
These topographic maps on CD are excellent. The tools allow you to map a route and list GPS points and visualize an elevation profile. They are easy to use and print. A great hikers friend. I have used National Geographic TOPO maps for several states including Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. They are all excellent products.
Worked well for a couple of weeks, then died. Very disappointed.
This is a good router for a small business/office LAN since it is also a switch - even make things better. The interface via web browser is easy to use, however, it would be nicer if Linksys provided a telnet console option to the router. THe VoIP feature is great, I use it almost daily for my long distance calling in the US. I wouldn't recommend using it to call internation though, it's not Linksys's fault but Net2Phone's fault. THe international voice quality is noticeable lower than that of a regular phone or phone card. So if you do a lot of int'l calling, the VoIP feature with Net2phone will not please you. Otherwise, it is a great choice.
Definitely worth the money, as this has been great bang for the buck. Much better than buying one at a retail store for 5 times the price.
...really are a great set of headphones..My hearing isn`t the best but these headphones sound great and their clairity is very good in my opinion.So I recomend them highly.
This is an incredible unit for the price (purchased for under $300). Replaced my old Sony receiver and hooked up my iPod to the CD input. The sound was amazing, full and clear coming out of my mid grade JBL bookshelf speakers (can't wait to actually hook up a CD player!). The unit is also very attractive which is important as it will be out for display, the glow on the volume knob is very cool.I agree with the other reviewers that the Vmax is a waste, if you're buying this unit, you're purchasing for the best stereo sound, if you want cool effects for your music, buy a surround sound receiver, they'll have much more options.I had been looking at the Onkyo and Denon stereo receivers in this price range and decided to go with the HK, because the Onkyo does not have a subwoofer hookup (huge drawback) and the Denon was much more expensive with less power.
I bought the first of three of these about 10 years ago and it is still working. I had to buy something to keep me alerted of weather hazards because we didn't have any township system in our area. Even after the township installed their own alert systems, we still rely on this little radio for any weather emergency. The advantage is that you will get the alert at the same time the fire station gets it. So you will be prepared before they even alert the town, which can give you some critical seconds or minutes advantage that can make the whole difference. It works with power and a back-up battery. When the radio goes off, you can simply unplug it and take it with you to your shelter. You can set it up for many counties, not just yours. So if your area has a tendency to follow the same pattern, you can be prepared a lot more in advance because you can receive the alerts for neighbouring counties, as well; not just yours. That's the case with the area where we live, where most tornadoes come from the southern county. We have it set up for that other county and ours. We are usually ready before it hits our county. I would recommend it to friends and family without hesitation. Very reliable.
When I went to Radio Shack to try to buy an extra camera battery the salesman told me to forget it that I should just buy a new camera because the cost would be close to the same. He also didnt have anything for a Panasonic in the store. Didnt take his advice and glad of it! The extra battery worked great and fit my DMC-Tz3 perfectly without any problems. I was able to take pictures while on vacation night and day with my 2 batteries and now have a heck of a job in front of me with more than one thousand photos to edit. (Oh my!!)
Stainless steel is the only way to go for pressure cookers and Presto is an excellent product with a very reasonable price. Much more expensive pressure cookers are available, but i question any increase in quality or service.
I guess this thing is fine. I don't use it as much as I thought I would. Sound quality is pretty poor, but I guess I didn't have high expectations considering the price.
Got these cameras for me and my husband to go snorkeling with. The pictures turned out wonderful. I debated over getting these or an underwater case for my lumix which would've cost like $190 and I choose these to save money and I was very pleased. One tip for underwater use, try to hold the camera still when taking a picture. A few of my pics came out blurry because the waves so just try to hold still for the best pictures.
Had it for 2 weeks. Every movie we watched either froze or paused or skipped. If it freezes up, you have to pull the plug and start over. Really surprised - Toshiba is supposed to be so good. We're taking it back to Best Buy right now! I paid 55$. It's on sale today for 29$. It's not worth 29$. By the way... it's hooked up to my new Toshiba 42" plasma TV that we just bought. Hope this isn't a sign of things to come...
Hard to make up my mind on these things. Its like I dont really love em but I didnt pay much for them so I cant complain.Pros - Comfortable, decent sound for the price, flashy lights...,Cons - No mic mute button, mic to far from mouth, flashy lights..., vibration thing is pretty lame but can be turned off, small static sound issue.Overall I wish I woulda bought some other head phones.
Ironically, the guy at the Apple Store had no idea what I was talking about when I asked for a FireWire iPod cable! The cable arrived exactly when promised.
This product blew the 20A fuse in my car twice when attempting to charge my LG Optimus G Android... What is it for if not to charge an iPod/Smartphone?? Should include more technical details in the description...
This item will do what you want as long as your expectations aren't TOO high. Yes, it does cut down on the glare and yes, it does add a layer of protection to the screen. But unless you have a clean room environment in which to apply it, don't expect a perfect install. Any floating dust particles (or God forbid, CAT hair) seem to want to gravitate towards your pristine surface immediately before the film goes on. The cleaner wipes I got with the kit were dried out and I ended up using some rubbing alcohol, which worked fine. So- it does what it should, but it won't end up winning any points for perfection of appearance.
The trackball design of this mouse is great for physical problems associated with moving one's arm to move the mouse. It has helped my problems very much. The only issue I have is that the roller between the left and right mouse buttons does not move smoothly and I may need to send it back for exchange.
I brought one of these three years ago. It took a few minutes to set up and it worked great. After eight months I had wierd power issues with both the transmitter and the reciever. The red diode started to flicker and I would toggle the switch and at first that would help, but a couple months later, they were gone. I'm not sure if I got a bad batch, or if they might have worked out some of the bugs.
This game is complete with cute riddles and challenging "hidden pictures". My 7 year old has been infatuated with this game for about a year. He does them again and again. I even catch my 10 year old joining in on the fun. I myself sometimes cannot help but to "help" find the hidden objects.This definately holds my little one's interest and is one of the computer games that is played on a regular basis.It is not as scary as the name would suggest and have found it to be very cute! Very clever!I would recommend this game highly for both girls and boys!
I bought this to replace my drip coffee maker that died a few days ago and all I can say is wow, this thing makes some great coffee. Caution, the coffee is very HOT which is a real bonus for me. I grind my own beans and used the exact same amount that I use with a drip pot. The difference is a piping hot cup of coffee that has a smooth robust taste. The pot itself is durable/sturdy enough as far as I'm concerned so I really cannot figure out how some reviewers call it "flimsy". Sure, the steel may not be as thick as the percolators of yesteryear but I don't see much call for a 72 Cadillac anymore either. The only negative for me, and why I gave it 4 stars rather than 5, is that it is made in China so time will tell if it holds up. I also ordered Mellita disc filters and was not sure they would arrive as quickly as the percolator but they did. However, I decided to try using the basket shaped filters I had left over for my drip maker and they too work really well. I simply folded the regular coffee filters in half and used a hole punch to cut a half circle in the center which when folded out leaves a round hole that fits over the tube in the percolators drip basket. This is easily done and works as well as the 100/$4.88 disc filters so I may just opt for doing this in the future since filters for percolators do not seem to be readily available locally. If you are looking for a percolator that is all stainless steel, including the perc tube & basket/lid, then I don't believe you will do better than this.
Perfect Size, Excellent Picture & Sound Quality, Fits well on Dell D600. Kind of pricey, but worth it.
I bought my Palm m515 around the holidays, and am absolutely satisfied with my purchase. I love the the 16mb RAM, expanded memory capability, color screen, the feel of it's shape (form factor) in my hand. However, drawbacks are the small screen and resolution. I have had a Handera 330, and tho it is not color and only 8mb RAM, the better resolution makes it a little nicer on the eye.Now I chose Amazon as the retailer because I was offered a great deal at the time, which included a [$$] dollar rebate. Not much, but put it under others in price, and to buy from a name I trusted was a plus. However, I took the offer to pick up at a local retailer ... for convienence...
I bought this product, took it out of the box, read the manual and started recording within hours. I get 10 hrs on one disc and find this plays on my DVD dual deck in the living room and on my computer DVD drive. I was suprised to see the review that says it is not compatable with other DVD players /recorders. It is DVD-R recordings, that when you make them, are compatable with more formats than Panasonics Ram format, which is only compatable with Panasonic. I can pl;ay on Hitachi, dvd player,Phillips, and Go Video which I and my kids all own, so I think the other reviewer has a Ram format DVD or he has a software problewm. Mine works great and is easy to use , with an idiot proof On Screen Icon menu.Good Value, good sound and picture quality and easy to program.
I was very excited to read this book because of all the good reviews, but I felt like it was hollow and stilted. I could not make myself feel for the characters and I felt that they were completely unbelievable. It was an interesting plot and could have been developed more by a better author, one who can write more than just some corny poems. I read it till the end, because it was a simple and fast read, and was sorely disapointed. I can't believe this book is so highly reccommended, I think I'll reread The Notebook by Nicolas Sparks, at least he is an author!
I choose the JVC Sirius tuner because of this boombox. It is by far the best boombox available for satellite. The sound is good due to it having separate tweeters mounted coaxially with the woofers unlike the other brands which just have a full range speaker. It's very easy to operate. It has an input for things like your MP3 player and a headphone output which mutes the speakers. It even has a built in fan to cool the tuner which is really nifty. Definately the way to go to take Sirius to the pool or yard.
I am using the card on an older IBM T22 laptop. I have upgraded the bios. However, in comparing this card with a Cisco Aeronet wireless g it is not faster in the N-mode than Cisco in the G-mode. I am using a Belkin Wireless router to a cable net. Perhaps the drivers are not up to date. The transmission speed says 170-230mbs vs cisco 54mbs but...the upload and download speeds measured from Time Warner Cable are less for the N-mode than the G-mode. I don't get it. Maybe noise impairs these speeds, but the bottom line is that is not faster.
used it with my Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 when I needed to pull some files off the internal hard drive, it did what I needed it to do and was fairly cheap since I lost the one that came with the camera
this headset works well where others fail. talking volume is very good on cordless phones and cell phones. only complain is it is a little tight on my big head.
This hub can actually handle mixed USB 1.1 1.0 and 2.0 devices without downgrading to 1.0. And, all of your USB inputs will go all the way into the hub for a secure connection. All those other hubs are junk. This is the best USB 2.0 hub!
The Polk Monitor 50 tower speakers are just terrific for the money. The highs are clean and well defined and the bass is substantial without being overbearing. Polk definitely has another winner on it's hands with these. Some reviewers have complained about weak bass, but I don't see that as being true. Unless of course you're a head banger and you like your bass seriously and artificially augmented. Then, just add a sub-woofer. These are very nice sounding speakers for a really terrific price. Matched up with the Polk CS1 center channel speaker and you have the perfect surround speakers (at least for the front). Add the Monitor 30's or 40's for the rears! Highly recommended.
This was a great bargain for a mid range pair of binoculars and my son has enjoyed using them.
Being thrifty,I decided to try these speakers. My wife thought I spent at least $100.00 She thinks they rock. They work very well for most of the computer games out there. Lots of bass, plenty of volume, although with no controls for bass and treble I find them to be a little to much for MP3's. Overall , good value for your money!
I wanted a set of great headphones for use with my &iexcl;pod mini on the subways, at the beach, and late at night in my NYC apt (with thin walls). I bought, tested and returned several headphones in the $35-$90 price range and the ATH-Pro5MS beat all the others for sound quality by a mile. I tested the Sennheiser HD-477, HD-212, PX100; the Panasonic RP-HC70, RP-HT722, RP-HC100; the Sony MDR-V300, MDRV 600, MDRV 700; and the JVC HANC100. (I'll never understand why anyone would buy those crappy Sony products.) None of these came anywhere close to delivering the sound of the ATH-Pro5MS.I listen to a wide range of music, currently lots of JS Bach and lots of deep house. On the ATH-Pro5MS the top treble sounds are crisp and sharp, the bottom bass is rich and AMAZINGLY full, and the mid-range is clear with no muffling. The frequency response range of 15-28,000 Hz, the widest of all the headphones in this price range, makes an amazing difference. Not to mention the 103 db sensitivity: this headset really has power.The downsides: 1) the militaristic camouflage pattern on the casing is so unPC; 2) this large headset looks a bit goofy on my relatively small head; and 3) extended use -a couple of hours non-stop- is a bit uncomfortable on my ears.The sound from this headset is so spectacularly great that I'm very glad I finally settled on it, despite the way it looks. If you can live with the cons I mentioned here, then I highly recommend you get this headset. You can't do better for the price
This unit works quite well, but does generate an annoying hum/buzz that is audible with quiet music. The hum is not noticeable over normal road noise and loud music. However, it is noticeable if you are stopped and the music soft.
Bought this after reviewing other tripods including the SLIK Compact-xl.It is lightweight, but DOES NOT feel flimsy. Everything about this tripod has a solid firm feel to it.The locking mechanism is cam-lock like heavier tripods (the reason I chose this over the SLIK Compact-XL which has a twist lock mechanism that I have found tends to fail over time).The technical specs on Amazon ARE incorrect. This tripod DOES NOT HAVE a quick release as the specs say it does.I was a bit put off by that fact because that was somewhat important to me. Given I am leaving in less than a week it doesn't give me enough time to find are replacement that does. However, I will say the large knurled knob for the locking screw mechanism is very smooth and easy to operate so it doesn't take too long to lock the camera/camcorder in place. Typically the screw mechanism requires you to have small fingers and be very dexterous, or use some kind of coin to lock the camera in place (hence the advantage of having a quick release/lock)No sharp corners anywhere, which is great so you don't have to worry about tearing a hole in your rain jacket(or anything else for that matter) because it is packed in the backpack along with your tripod!Does NOT have a crank handle to raise the platform, which I LOVE. Nobody I know adjusts the camera height so precisely as to require a crank handle ! A quick twist lock mechanism holds the platform in place, AND there is some kind internal limit pin to prevent you from pulling the platform shaft right out of the guide tube (nice touch when you are in a hurry)Full extended the height with the platform raised is a complete 39.5" to the platform so even for a tall person it is not a lot of bending over.Comes with a nylon carrying case which is convenient when just going for a short hike/walk.Would have given it 5 stars but for the fact that it does not have the quick release.
I bought a Konica Minolta magicolor 2450 printer last winter after reading several on-line reviews. My opinion is that the printer is useable, but I'm unhappy about the various problems I've run into.My first problem was a lack of information on Konica Minolta's web site, a lack of information that leaves me feeling cheated.The printer I purchased is used almost exclusively for on-demand printing of product brochures on 160g (approx. 40 lb?) paper. I had checked that the printer specifications said that it worked with 160g paper before I made my final decision. I ordered both the duplex unit and the second (larger) paper tray at the same time as I bought the printer. Then, after the printer was delivered, I discovered that the user manual says that the duplex unit and the extra tray can only be used with 90g (24 lb) paper!Fortunately, it turns out that the duplex unit actually does work OK with 160g paper. But not the extra paper tray, which is therefore never used - a waste of money. (Incidentally, to reduce paper jams it is necessary to specify that the paper is "thick" when using 160g paper, and this reduces throughput.)The next problem I had was that the colors are not at all accurate, making some photographs look awful. People's faces tend to be pink or blue. Fortunately, I had a printer calibration kit that had been acquired for a different printer, and I was able to create a color management profile for this printer.If I had not had this kit (a Monaco EZ Color product) I would have had to buy a printer calibration kit, an expense of several hundred dollars.I've also had many problems when using this printer with Adobe InDesign.Sometimes a two-page brochure is printed with the second page upside-down! The work-around is to first produce a PDF, and then print from the PDF. There is a different work-around on the Konica Minolta support forum, but that doesn't work for me. And the support personnel at Konica Minolta are very unresponsive. My last e-mail to the person assigned to my case has gone unanswered for three weeks.Even with the printer calibrated there are many color problems when printing documents with pictures directly from Adobe InDesign. This may be an Adobe problem, but that seems unlikely. The solution is to always produce a PDF and then print the PDF.I've also experienced some print quality problems. After only 2000 impressions I had to clean the laser lenses because of vertical stripes on the pages. And some documents with large fields of one uniform light color are printed with uneven color, which looks bad.A final problem is that the printer is fairly noisy, as noted by several other people.Basically, the printer does do the job but the lack of compatibility with Adobe InDesign is very irritating, and the print quality is not all that great.Rennie Petersen
had this for over a year & still works great. charger is lightweight, durable, easy to use. great value!
Not sure how to give this a rating. It works, so more than 1 star. How can it deserve 5 stars? It either works or it doesn't, right? Well, it works.
i was able to get the product very quickly and install was a breeze couldn't have asked for it to go any other way.
This card works flawlessly in my PC but not so well in my Motorola SLVR L7 phone. The phone had difficulties formatting the card, and when it did format the card was still not usable by the phone. There is a way to get it to work better than it does normally, but it's a bit hassling.Format you card in a card reader as FAT. Ensure that the phone is turned off before inserting the card, then turn the phone on. At that point it may work, but if not you will have to download a file online with a particular directory structure in a ZIP file and then extract it to the card in order to get it to work.
After trying out this polarizer today I absolutely could not believe what I was experiencing at long telephoto lengths. The pictures were extremely fuzzy! At first I thought I needed to get my $1400 Canon "L" lens repaired, but then it became apparant that the source of my problem was the Sunpak filter. This filter has gone straight to my garbage can. I thought that Sunpak was a reputable company (for flashes anyway) but I've learned the hard way that cheap filters are far more damaging than handy.
For 13 bucks, this is one of my best photography purchases yet. Works as designed, no hassles.So yes it works only when pointed from the front of the camera. I have found myself taking firework pictures by standing behind my camera and holding a card in one hand to allow the beam to bounce off the card and reach the sensor. Till I spend a lot more on the cable release, I am going to continue using this remote for my D40.My only complaint is, as it is so small, it often gets lost in my camera bag!
AAA+ Products - The item was delivered quicker than I expected. It also worked great to fix up our fax/printer.
I bought these because I live with my ipod in my pocket, and was just sick of the cheap apple earbud things. I am very impressed with the sound these put out. They can handle whatever kind of music you throw at them, accurately and clearly. I love the way the bass sounds too. You can't beat these for the money, I'm a broke college student but I really needed something better and these delivered, especially for the cash. I love em.
Upon arrival did not work. Poor documentation. Little surprise the new D-70s added a cable release feature.
love keyboard form factor. keyboard is compact and fits nicely on even smaller desktop spaces. mouse feels nice and easy to use, not bulky and bulbous like some mice. setup was a breeze. i've had two other logitech wireless keyboard/mice combo's and they all worked great. the only issue i've had is that if you have two of them too close together you may get some interference.
Light works great and easy to use with my Nikon-D60 SLR camera but beware that not all cameras will trigger the light at a remote distance as some Nikon cameras are designed to do but mine is not.
I own a Canon T1i camera. In looking for a long range lens above 200mm, I read reviews on both Amazon and other commercial sites. I was looking for a lens with image quality above 200mm but did not want to incur the cost of purchasing one of the excellent Canon "L" lenses. Further, I wanted Image Stabilization and USM if possible. During reviews, I found that this zoom lens came as close to a full 5-star rating as any on the market in the non-L category. Since obtaining the lens, it has complimented my two other lenses quite nicely, one being the Canon 18-135mm "walk-around" lens and the super-fine Canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS USM non-L lens. The Bokeh is unbelievable; the sharpness of detail is as good as I could have desired. During a recent trip to the Canaveral National Seashore, I was able to get distant photos of Alligators and Roseate Spoonbill birds that were exceedingly sharp. And I was able to use the Canon IS feature to take shots at 250-300mm without a tripod.I now find that I am spoiled. While I went into this purchase with my eyes wide open, this lens starts at 70mm; my great 17-55mm lens ends at 55mm. While my 18-135mm is a very good walk-around lens, I find myself missing the image quality that I have with my 17-55mm and the 70-300mm lenses. This causes me, so far, to do most of my shooting with the 17-55mm and the 70-300mm creating the need to change lenses too frequently between the 17-55mm and the 70-300mm. I give up the walk-around feature that I enjoyed with the 18-135mm. Perhaps this will change in time and I will again start using my older 18-135mm for the purpose intended - a walk-around lens that I keep on my camera most of the time. But as I said, I have really been spoiled with this new 70-300mm lens.
Great product for the beginner, wanting to go beyond hand-holding for close-up and macro photos. A tripos is necessary in order to derive the benefits.
I got these for our church fpor a couple of people with hearing problems. They work OK, but they are sensitive and hard to adjust the volume.
After the first 10 pages or so the cartridge prints great. Seems to be a refilled Dell Cartridge so I don't expect any problems with the operation from here on out.I deleted my original 1 star review as they had initially sent me the wrong cartridge. I sent an email explaining that the cartridge didn't fit in the printer and it may have been the wrong cartridge. They asked if I wanted a replacement, I said yes, and recevied the correct cartridge and return shipping label for the incorrect cartridge. Customer service gets 5 stars.
does not need explanations. if you are looking for a cheap storage for your ARCHIVAL CD's(the ones that get inside the closet and get forgotten), think no further. this is a good bargain. but if you need a Quick-access folder for everyday use, this probably wont last more than a couple of months.
This Trackball is an older version which comes with an adapter so that you can use either serial or PS/2 ports (the adapter itself is worth the price of the unit nowadays - converting 9 pin serial to PS/2). I like trackballs because they do not have to be moved around like a mouse. You simply roll the ball to get the cursor to move. This particular version seems equally adaptive to right and left handed individuals. It is easy to zip around and click the controls. Having said this, there are some reservations. You do need to periodically pop the trackball out and clean it with warm soapy water on a paper towel and also clean the two rollers inside the same way. The main problem is that finger oils eventually lubricate the rollers and make it slip some, causing the performance to get sluggish. This version uses the regular mouse driver that is already in the computer and can be calibrated to whatever PC you have. You will probably need to calibrate it so that it has the right feel, since its sensitivity is different than a mouse. I got my present version at a Thrift store and have happily used it for a long time and it never ceased to function. The modern optical trackballs do work better and are more responsive, but they are mainly for USB ports and are more expensive.
I thought that the CD player played very well. The player had a lot of quality bass sound and good volume. The remote is a little hard to use but the sound is tight.
The charger was installed in a motor home to maintain a full charge in the house and starting batteries. It has been installed about a month and maintains the batteries exactly as expected. Other reviews mention the oversize output lugs and the super short power cord. This wiring design is down right silly, but in my install I had an easy work around-- change the lugs. This lead issue prevent a five star rating. I have tried two other similar chargers and both did not function as described, and failed after less than a year of use. In my experience, reliaility of these type chargers is a real concern. Since this unit performs as specified and runs cool I have high hopes for its reliability.
The wireless transmitter for my iPod nano (second generation) is tiny, weighs almost nothing, and transmits a clear signal to the FM radio in my car. The only downside (very minor for me) is that the transmitter connects to the iPod's charging port, so that you cannot charge the iPod while you are playing it through the transmitter unless you purchase a separate mini-USB connector for the charger.
Everyone knows how much the big electronic stores charge for quality HDMI cables. Sometimes the cable itself costs more than the device you're using it to connect to your television. I really appreciate an affordable option to get something that works and costs a fraction of what I would have paid at Best Buy. I also appreciate how fast the shipment arrived. Came within a few days of the order. If you need a quality HDMI cable,this is the way to go.
This is exactly what i needed for my 2003 dodge ram snapped together and works perfectly. Odd thing is i get more radio stations now then I did before.
I was renting a DCM225R Cable modem from Charter - and when I saw this modem on sale, I decided it was time to stop renting. It installed with no hassles at all. Just wait and watch the lights telling you what it's doing (searching for the downstream connection, searching for the upstream connection, etc.) Then boot up your computer. I didn't have to do any configuration changes at all. And it might be me - but the link seems even faster now!
Great sound from a cheap pair. The only place you see that you miss out is the cup size ( a bit shallow, and may become uncomfortable after an extended period) and the speaker size is a bit on the small size. but for $22 or whatever a paid. it has been one of the best purchases i have made this year.
I purchased two of these and, while the one is still working well, the cable i connected to my gaming PC has died within a month of purchase. For the price the cable is not worth returning, I'd rather just put my own together. The point of buying these was to save a little time; however it seems I was only 50% successful. I'd say your results are going to be hit or miss with TRIPP LITE.
I've always waited for a budget priced dvd..and my wait paid off.It plays all vcds I've tried and most dvds'. My only gripe was when I loaded a "In The Bedroom" dvd disc, it doesn't play...I've previously played it in my PS2 and it was fine though. Weird. The disc has some bad scratches though...One of the things I liked most with this player is that it is region hackable. I've just converted it from region 1(USA)into regional code free...now I can play ANY dvd disc from anywhere!! That's what you call a dvd world player!I plan to send this to my dad overseas in the old country (Region 3)so this will be a cinch for them to use!!
This ipod speaker system is everything it claims to be. I especially like the rechargeable battery that allows me to take it anywhere. One of my favorite purchases.
I puchased the Iriver Clix specifically for use in my new car....which can accept input from an MP3 player. The Clix works flawlessly, from downloading music and pictures from my computer and playing them back through the car radio. The only problem I`ve had is that the volume level of the playback is low and needs to be turned up quite a lot compared to the volume of the other sources played through the radio. However there is no distortion of the sound at the higher volumes setting.I`m pleased with the performance of the Iriver Clix and would recommend it to other customers for use in the kind of application I have experience with.
This case is exceptionally nice. It is very rugged having sponge inserts of great thickness to safely transport the telescope. The seller was great price wise and in providing a quick delivery.
I use quite a few cd discs for recording church meetings fora disabled lady in nursing home. she appreciates the provisionand reports it is clear and just like being there. price is great
I love this lamp, got it for function, but it's also very modern and stylish. I have been asked so many times where I bought it and now that I see it's out of stock, I assume these are very popular at the moment. Anyways, it's also adjustable to make it arc however you would like, drastic or very little or in between ;) The marble is extremely nice and is the most expensive part of the lamp of course, but the don't be fooled because the lamp itself is very well made and is very durable. Nothing but good things to say about the Arc Lamp :D
Great Flash - upgraded from 420EX. Extremely fast cycle time, easy positioning, very quiet operation!!!
This filter works as suggested, it's impossible to see anything if your head doesn't be positioned at least 45 degrees of the screen. If you be positioned just beside the computer (for example at an airplane seat) your privacy will be garanteed.An important observation is the fact of losing visualization quality using this filter, taking off bright and contrast. But it's not a big problem if you want to use just for a few hours a day.The filter is attached at the screen using some sticks but you still can use without any stick because the size fits well at the screen and the gravity will keep it fixed.
Poor Poor Poor! This is the weakest item Linksys has have let out of there doors. Firmware(what makes this do what it does) is trouble right out of the box.I use a Linksys wireless router and it still gives me many problems even after 2yrs. This year it finaly gave out(died)on me. Buy any other Expander over this!
Dont buy this, it is a poor piece that you will broke trying to install on your battery!
I have had the modem for about a month so far. No problems as of yet and works great with Comcast service. Only issue I had was a defective power cord, but I got that taken care of.
I've owned 2 of these. Both broke. The little doors on the side fall off. The whole cover falls off. This is only good for very light use.
Very pleased with this speaker system. I've always had good experiences with Altec Lansing speakers and these were no exception. Does just what it says, sounds good for a small package, and is very portable. Works with my Son's e260 as well as my View.
I bought an Onkyo TX-SR304 in April 2007. It was fine while it worked. It failed in November. I dropped it off at Allen's Inc, the authorized repair facility in San Diego on 12/3. As of 1/17/08 Allen's says it has not diagnosed the problem. Onkyo does not answer the phone or email.It is not a product with acceptable up-time.
It is a pretty good VCR except that you can not tell see the counter on the VCR while rewinding or fastforwarding. It would be a great VCR if it could do that.
After several hours I came to the conclusion that I am going to wait until I am sure what features the Toshiba SD3755 actually has! No where in any of your ads is there mention of a player having DVD, DVD-R, CD, CD-R and MP3 capability in the same place. Maybe you should check your advertizements.I liked the 'Progressive-Scan' feature, I wanted a multi-disc player and I wanted it to be capable of 'DVD-R, CD-R and MP3' in the same player. I would have been more tempted if it had 'HDCD'. It would be easier to play MP3's if the filename was more than 8 characters. On the SD3750 there is mention of an 'Advanced Menu System' and an 'Advanced Remote' where there is no mention of these features on the SD3755, are they there?
I bought this after buying the 1st RipFlash player.Pro- Excellent sound- Nice to have built-in speaker and micCons- The RipFlash Plus broke after 6 months (one channel from the headphone jack stopped working)- The software is *VERY* bad - both the music cataloging and USB driver
Just wanted a relatively cheap, portable, fold-up pair of head phones and was expecting absolutely nothing as far as performance was concerned. I was quite shocked to discover that these Koss PortaPro head phones delivered great musical reproduction along with an extremely good bass! I'm thinking that these might just be the best head phones that I've ever owned! Way better than my main pair of expensive Zenheisers, which I don't even use anymore. Nice to know that you can still get a steal in this over-priced world of somewhat questionable junk.
very easy to use. Can easily attach to a belt loop and not bothersome as the camera is so small.
Before going to college, I needed to buy my own MP3 player, and I was more impressed with the Carbon than with anything iPod has to offer. The sound quality is stunning, with a surprisingly deep tone to the music. THe battery life is excellent, and the size is great. I still need to find an armband type case for it, since it only comes with a protection case. This is the perfect MP3 player for a college student.
This is my fifth GPS unit. I was a die-hard Garmin GPS-V fan before getting the 60CS a few months ago. I can't say enough great things about this unit. From the color screen, to the design (fits perfectly in the palm of your hand for one-handed operation) to the superb (and swift) routing. What's not to love?This is truly a unit you have to see in person to appreciate. The color screen is simply beautiful. Bright and Sharp.I recommend you pick up the Dashboard mount. Makes a nice accessory.If you are even remotely thinking of picking up a GPS you owe it to yourself to consider this one. It may seem a little pricey but the routing feature alone makes it easy to justify if you travel at all. Door to door navigation is priceless.By the way VPC *DOES* run in OSX. Not sure what the other reviewer was thinking. I use VPC and Mapsource to load maps into my 60CS all the time. (although I do have to use a USB/Serial adapter -- Garmin's USB driver breaks a few rules of convention and isn't OSX friendly). But that's not really a big deal. Everything works as it should -- just a bit slower via the adapter.
I recently bought a Sony DSC-71 digital camera, which came with a Sony Memory Stick of 16 MB. I was thinking about upgrading right away to something larger, like a 64 MB and was looking at prices. Then I found this one, 128 MB and was cheaper than the Sony, and the reviews were mostly positive.I decided to try it and haven't regret it. I am currently using that with my digital camera, and works perfect...I don't even think that's not Sony.I'd recommend it to anyone considering to buy a Sony Memory Stick. It's cheaper, and does the same job, at least in my case and what I need it for.
This product works fine as long as you do not wiggle the ethernet cord. Too much wiggle, and the ethernet cord will pop out, along with breaking the little door that holds the RJ-45 connector on. It is *impossible* to fix.Another reason not to like this product is that it is USB 1.x, and not USB 2.x. This is OK if you are only working on a 10Mbps (Mega bit per second) ethernet; but most people are now going to 100Mbps (and some to 1000Mbps) where USB1.x is totally antique. USB2.x at least has the speed to work with a viable 100Mbps network.Having had to replace TWO of these because of the top reason, I cannot recommend this unless you have your PC/Tivo/whatever bolted down, or rack mounted.
Great! Fits my brand new Macbook like a glove. (Case Logic recommends the 13" shuttle for smaller laptops, but I definitely am glad I bought the 13" case logic sleeve rather than the 15" sleeve for my Macbook laptop. Even though Macbook measures 13.3", it fits perfect inside the case logic " 13inch " sleeve, no loose baggage. And I can even store my power cable and mouse in the front pocket. MacBook Pros are bigger than MacBooks, not sure if the 15" case logic would be good or not.)
This is a great product and seems to be very high quality. It's a must if you use your iPod at the gym for weight training because it keeps both your iPod and your headphone cord out of your way at all angles. The armband is very secure, and the iPod fits very tightly in the armband bracket. My headphone cord won't fit in the little cord bracket but it doesn't matter because the excess cord stays secure and out of the way when wound up between the iPod and the armband itself. The best part is that it comes with a very nice semi-clear silicone skin that protects your iPod even when you remove it from the armband, which means you won't need to buy a separate skin UNLESS you need a lanyard belt clip attachment. I like this skin more than the one I paid more than 2x the price for without an armband.
This is a great size bag. Holds camera and 2 lenses. The side pouch holds extra batteries, filters and memory cards. Very well constructed.
this card works awsome i use it in my camera a nikon sp50 have not had any problems with it
I had a Brother 9600 printer. So when it broke, I bought the 8840D expecting the same features and satisfaction as the 9600. Since my office isn't air conditioned, I expected some slight curling as was the case with the 9600 but the 8840D was so much worse. Even 24lb laser paper wouldn't print more than a few copies without backing up. If you can stand the long wait, customer service is good. They sent a replacement drum and when that didn't work another printer. Neither stopped or reduced the curling to a tolerable level. I regret having to return this printer since it has so many other good qualities.
I bougbt these headphones back a couple of years ago. Ever since I've had them, I keep buying them when I need a new pair. I have had the Sony Behind the Neck Headphones and the new ones that look more stylish sound terrible, have weird shaped speakers and the neckbands aren't bendable. Very cheap stuff. I swear to god...I have had so many problems with Sony...they are seriously declining. I would not recommend Sony to any other person anymore.These headphones are great because they have the pull relief which is an elastic band stretchy thingy where the wire comes out of the headphones. So if you pull the wire, it wont have any stress on it and possibly break because you have the elastic band thingy protecting it.The HS-500 headphones come with a long enough cord for me and a gold plated plug, along with bass vent holes and great comfort. They dont have those plastic things the old Sony headphones had that hurt your ears. When I put them on, after 10 minutes, I dont even know they're there.The power output is great and the bass is superb! Treble and balance is all perfect. 5 out of 5 on all that. If I could, I would rate this product my "Product of Choice". It has no flaws and is that good that I would buy these headphones over and over again until they would stop making them, which I hope they never do!Gooo Job Philips for tackling the competition!
This was easy to determine the exact size needed and was delivered to by home in a timely mannor.
Yep: it's dead. I can't even get to it to reload the firmware. It's a shame: it's a nice design, much more compact than the Linksys WRT54G I'm gonna get instead.
Having got rid of my Elph a year ago and waiting for the rightcamera to come out, I discovered the right camera with the SonyCybershot DCS-N1.I bought the camera in November and I can rave about how greatthe LCD, touchscreen, slideshow, video are.. or I can point outwhat little things I noticed that are little gotchas with thecamera. You can guess the way I decided to go.SIZE: Overall, my expectation when I bought this was that thecamera wuld be somewhat smaller in thickness, but it is prettythick compared to other cybershots. It still fits in yourpocket and still is the talk of the town when you show it topeople. But it's the size of a deck of cards when most newercameras are the are half the width. Not a big deal, really, butjust settling your expectation and You will hear this over andover again.DESKTOP SOFTWARE: I have yet to truly play with the desktopsoftware, but it appears that most of the desktop software isgeared to the video aspect of the camera. I did like thetransfer software that came with my Elph, but this camerainteraction with the host computer seems limited to creating anadditional drive that you must grab your photos from and kindalame video software.DESIGN BUGS: One thing Sony has to fix.. and I'm not sure ifthis is common with all their cameras or cameras in general.When the battery dies and you're in the middle of a shot, thecamera does not retract the lense back into the case with afinal gasp of power. The battery died on me during X-mas, and Iwas stuck with an extended Carl-Zeiss lens for the rest of theweek. This is kinda a problem if you don't carry the chargerwith you on extended trips.INTERNAL SOFTWARE COMPLAINT: The camera stores its photos intwo separate areas when you take a photo. The Actual higher resphotos go in sequenced folders (named 1xxMSDCF [xx being ansequential number for each new file]). Smaller low resduplicates go in "albums". You can slideshow "albums" by dateand the high-res originals by folder. Most likely, you willdelete the high res when you transfer to your computer. My onlythree complaints are if you rename the high-res folder outsideof the above naming convention(i.e. "X-mas_Day_2005"), thecamera fails to recognize the folder even exists anymore untilyou name it back to the accepted naming convention. Also, if youdelete the high-res image, it doesn't give you the option todelete the low-res album images as well in the same step. Youhave to do this manually yourself as additional steps. Finalfeature complaint is once you take the photo, the software doesnot allow you to control how long the preview stays on the LCDscreen. It's either ON or OFF. That's it.(I think the paint feature is rather stupid.. but heck it's agimmick I don't have to use).PHOTO CAPTURE: This thing gives you the functionality andflexibility of a more professional camera all wrapped up in theeasy to use touch screen. I had to play around with it a bit toget my shots more in the range I liked, but "Auto" is the bestmethod by far when you don't have the time... but this featurescan still generate the occasional blurry image if the camera isnot steady enough... The other Photo capture complaint is indark rooms where I've seen other cameras create an enhanced sortof lighting upon the picture subject within the LCD beforetaking the photo. Here, you have to settle for a weak red lighton your subject to guess if your subject is in the photo in adark room.(Also, 8.1 MP is rather over the top for a camera. I readjustedmy camera back to the space saving 5 MP)Overall, even if someone can't point out solutions to my abovecritique, this camera is worth every penny. I just have tomention things you won't hear folks mention since they're soenamored with the product. I have yet to use the videofeature...but I do hope Sony provides better software for thephoto aspect of the camera, I do recommend downloading Google'sPicasa software to manage your photos on your desktop.Other than that this camera is innovative. I had 5 peoplesay "I gotta get me one of those" in the last 2 weeks. I'm alsowaiting for my cradle accessory via Amazon to come in the mailto use as a desk photo display. So may be able to extend myreview a bit when that arrives.
My initial reaction was not helped by my receiving a very obviously used or repaired repackaged unit from Amazon when I supposedly bought a new one. This is becoming too common with my online purchases.I am a fan of some of eton's portables, which I have found to be serious radios, but I am at a loss to understand how a unit with this discontinued non-docking Sound 100's manifest poverty of features could command a $150 MSRP, which seems to me to be at least three times too high by any objective standard. The five memory presets per band are inadequate, as is the lack of indicators (even for MUTE) on the bright but unevenly-illuminated readout, the difficulty in manual tuning or the complete absence of tone/EQ adjustment in a radio with such exaggerated bass.The sound and tuner performance are adequate, but nothing exceptional.[I've since discovered that changing stations with the remote frequently resets the current station's memory number to that of the desired station's; if you try to switch from station E with memory setting 5 to station D with memory setting 4, Station E will remain on and have both memory settings 5 AND 4. VERY annoying! Not only is the memory function on this radio minimal to begin with, it doesn't even work reliably. This item goes back today!]Later: After complaining about receiving an obviously used unit with memory/remote problems, Amazon shipped me a second unit, this one multiply opened and resealed with at least three (3) layers of tape with the same memory/remote problems -- which I assume are just endemic to the unit. Reception is much better on this example, however.These are NOT new units but returns or refurbs of inconsistent quality.
I really like this product. It's a bit small but it doesn't feel awkward on my lap beneath a larger laptop. It tends to lower the temperature anywhere from 5 to 15 degrees celsius, which is pretty good. It's very portable and isn't a pain to move from room to room. The real bonus (and selling point) is that it's quiet. It doesn't distort my voice on a built-in laptop microphone when I'm using it while talking on Skype. It's not at all distracting. Overall, I would definitely recommend this cooler.
Monitor met expectations --- no dead pixels --- great color -Good controls , well located --- Real opinion will be basedon longevity .
I used this system to connect to my XBOX 360 and a 50" Panasonic Plasma. The sound is incredible!!! Room shaking bass, high, clear highs. The THX certification says it all.The only draw bakc is that it has limited connectivity. One optical in, one coax digital in, and and IPOD connection.If you design your entertainment system right this set will do it all.I use my XBOX 360 as a DVD player and for games obviously. I had to buy and Optical cable splitter so that I could also connect my DirectTV. Small inconvenience, and well worth it.You will not find a better 5.1 system for this price. This is already my second set of Logitech speakers.
This Logitech web-camera is small enough to put in a laptop bag, yet sharp enough to capture amazing images. The auto-zoom and clarity is second to none. Highly recommended.
i got this filter for my canon 200mm f/2.8 .. i initially got the canon 72mm filter for it not convinced i should invest more in a protective layer of glass.. but i noticed that the canon filter was more prone to haze.. i can even feel that its not very clear if you look through it.. but when i bought another L lens i got a B&W 77mm filter with it and it was perfect.. i can instantly tell it is clearer and less prone to flare and haze.. the B&W is also slimmer . i replaced my canon 72mm filter with a B&W. the difference is noticable in image contrast .. you can even see better through the filter into the lens than with the canon mounted.. its also alot thinner ... if you are thinking is 40 bucks alot for a filter that basically does nothing : yes it is .. if somethin hits the front element or you are in bad weather you would freak out .. you pay the extra money to make sure it does exactly nothing..
The product shipped with two year old software (2006) that I never got working. And the software does not automatically download updates or a new version. After wasting a bunch of time over several days, I discovered that there were 2008 versions of the software and manually downloaded and installed them. Now everything works just fine. So I gave 4 stars for the product itself but Linksys deserves 1 star for not shipping a product that works right out of the box.
My CD collection had outgrown my old, smaller CD tower, so I ordered this one. I had it assembled in 20 minutes, going mostly by the photo on the box and common sense because the enclosed directions weren't very clearly written (as another reviewer said). If you set this tower up on carpeting, you will probably have to use the wall anchors. Probably not so much on a bare floor.Overall, I'm happy with this tower. It's sturdy and attractive.
In general, i like D-Link stuff; have a DI-524 that has worked extremely reliably for years. So, this one i think is just poorly designed. It failed after almost exactly 18 months in service.It was, probably, due to overheating, which this model seems to do by design. Out of the box, it worked ok on a Verizon line, but would go off-line and require a reboot periodically. The only reason i gave it 3-star for Ease of Setup is because i am a former IT tech. For the average home user, anything but the very basic setup would be difficult because many advanced features are poorly documented by D-Link, or not documented at all!The transmitter range is not good at all, at least with the stock antenna. If you have solid walls other than particle board, it won't even cover a large (3-bedroom) apartment well.BTW, doesn't the case on this look like a storage box for an old hair-clipper with an antenna and lights on it?It's nice to have a modem, a router, and a wireless AP in the same unit, but i wouldn't buy it again due to poor durability, reliability, and transceiver performance. Definitely, wasn't worth the price to me. Trying the Actiontec unit next...Have fun, fellow babies...
This is a great value for a 16 gb class 6 card. Lots of reviews so not much needs to be said.I use mine with my 12 mp camera for pictures and HD video and have had no problems with video transfer speed.Highly recommended.
As an indie filmmaker, I needed a decent shotgun mic on a budget. I had tried others and was weary about doing another one, but this mic has been quite awesome so far. I can't wait to get it on set, but if it performs like the tests I did at home, I'm not even remotely worried. I plugged it into my Zoom digital recorder and all runs perfectly well. Happy I made this purchase.
If you live within 15 miles of the stations and just want a basic antenna to get the job done, this will do it, however if your TV already came with a basic set of rabbit ears, don't expect this antenna to improve upon the rabbit ears at all. It is what it is, I don't remember being able to get antennas like this for 7 bucks back 15 years ago.. cheers to cheap chinese bulk manufacturing. Or not.
For the average user (that's me), this is an excellent choice for a zoom telephoto. The Image Stabilization feature works very well in outdoor settings. It focuses quickly - even on a moving subject.This is the lens I take to airshows. Nearly every picture is perfect. As long as I keep the subject in the viewfinder (often moving over 300 MPH), it will quickly focus, and I get sharp pictures - usually so clear that I can read the (small) writing on the side of planes that were over 1/2 mile away when I photographed them. And, there is no need to use a tripod.This is not a good lens for indoor or low light photography. But I didn't purchase a telephoto to use indoors. I am very pleased that I spent the extra $$$ for Image Stabilization.
Work ok. good price. Was setting it up with bottles on the out side of the printer. Don't use often to keep ink fron drying out.
For a small, and I mean small, camera this may be of more use. I found the tripod to be too small for most needs, and that the camera was often too heavy for it's top. Overall I wish I had gone for something with longer legs and a wider base. It seems to be designed to hold cameras the size of a cell phone, but since most cell phones are cameras this collecting dust in a closet.
this card reader is great, I like to take pictures with my K790, and to share my pictures I only need a usb port.very usefull product.
I was in Best Buy looking for a small but loud IPOD dock for my bedroom. I came across the shelf that had many models displayed. I chose this one on looks alone cause the sound for the display models was not working. Of course i knew if it was crappy i wld just bring it right back. I got home plugged it in , sat my IPOD on Top and i was VERY IMPRESSED. the sound is great, great bass and the remote is great. I would highly recommend this product and may be getting an additonal one for my living room!
Product arrived on time and in condition promised. Not much else to report other than being happy with the quick transaction.
The item was received as described and it first great on my DLSR. This part was one of those items you hope Amazon carried and they did! A great sub for authentic Nikon piece and a cheaper price tag.
The alarm is complex to set as are the nature sounds. It would be nice to have a progressive volume increase over a few minutes. This one is just like every other alarm, it just starts to blare out noise.
After reading and researching reviews for the Iogear Card I purchased it. The price was very affordable and it was very easy to install. Windows XP recognized it immediately and I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend this super product!
This unit works fine. Nice to have the option of adding memory via SD cards. And the Musicmatch software allows CD's to be ripped in MP3Pro format, which is about half the size of a standard MP3. So...you can get twice as much music in the same amount of space. The major downside is the user interface. One thing particularly irritating is that the button which is used for setting the station presets of the the same as the volume control. So...if trying to change the volume, you can EASILY change the preset. You can "lock" the unit, but then every button is locked. The LOCK function should just LOCK the settings, buit still enable the more common functions to be used...like volume control, on/off, station changing. It's pretty obvious that the people that designed the inerface didn't spent much time using it. They should go for a few walks or bike rides. Would be easy to fix via a frmware upgrade...but...doubtful it will be done.Oh...and when I first got the unit, it would not turn on (well...it would, but then turn off after 5 seconds). Then when connected to the PC, would not work either. The only way to get it to function was to go to their web site and download/apply the latest firmware. Then things worked.
Digital Ipod Speakers for Ipod, Ipod Nano, and Ipod MiniI love these little speakers. They have great sound and they are so compact. My husband and I recently drove ten hours to visit our son in another state. Most of the trip there and back (20 hours total) was spent listening to a book on my Ipod with these amazing speakers. I was surprised the batteries lasted so long, and the volume was great enough to counteract the noise of the road. This was a fantastic buy--and you can't beat the price!
The magazine reviews rightfully claim this to be the best progressive scan DVD player under $1,000. You can use it as a regular DVD player at 480i or click a setting and see a true progressive scan 480p. The difference is breathtaking. Then you can tailor other settings to extend the range digitally, to your own liking.After seeing the competitors from JVC, Philips, and others near this price point, I felt bad for the rest. It's not just the picture. Many of the features that used to be buried in menus are now buttons on the remote such as Subtitle languages, Audio Options, camera angle, Noise Reduction, etc. The instant replay option is great fun. The Surround sound options are also an easy to find button and include all the current options (Dolby 5.1, PCM, DTS, etc.) The DTS sound was amazingly better than our previous DVD player.As one reveiwer pointed out, don't buy this DVD unless you have or expect to have HiScan or HDTV which will have the composit video inputs that progressive scan DVD players need. You also get a variety of outputs for 5.1, RCA, SVideo, digital fiber optic, and digital coax so you should no trouble outputting the sound to your receiver. If you have a choice, use digital coax, if not digital optical to really hear the DTS come alive.
The size is not that compact. Material looks cheap. The surface feels very hard. Not recommend this product.
I have purchased 4 of these earbuds (in different colors) for myself and family members. I usually do not like earbuds because they either hurt or keep falling out. But the V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds are SO comfortable, I have no problems with them falling out and the sound is great, especially for how inexpensive they are (I paid between $13 to $15 per set). Great product!
When I first got this thing, I was switching from DirecTV to Dish, and had not gotten the HD DVR yet (the 622). I hooked this up and thought um, yuck. The image was stretched and the colors looked kind of washed out. After the HD hookup, of course the HD images are mind blowing. The SD images vary. The set is so big that some shows, that have low quality, will look worse than they did on your tube (I was coming up from a 31" Toshiba). However, there is a lot of SD stuff that looks almost as good as HD. The 622 has a button for skipping between different modes, so keeping the set from stretching the image is very simple.Absolutely amazing that an image can look this good for this much dough.My minor quibbles are that sometimes it will not turn on or off. A couple times, I had to disconnect and reconnect it. I emailed their support and they blamed the power strip (which I find hard to believe as it is a Monster). Also, setting up control of the set through the Dish universal remote was a royal pain. I read on the internet that Westinghouse uses Sony codes. Now, sometimes it works through the universal remote and sometimes not. I have not run the vid through my receiver as it does not have digital source switching, and the cheapest ones that do are a grand. Leaning that way though. Got an upconverting DVD player and that looks very good, going in through the HDMI jack.
My husband would rather leave home without his AMEX than his Tao XM radio. He even took it on a Bahamas cruise last week, so that he could listen to ESPN while traveling to Nassau and back. It actually worked rather well, until we were closer to the Bahamas!The car top magnet has even evoked some comments from curious neighbours, primarily envious males. I'd rate it a 5, just because it's brought tears of joy to my husband's face. It's also been one of the few gadgets that's actually delivered beyond his expectations...hmmm hopefully he'd say the same about me!
All I need to say here is every PC should not be without one of these.The Best feature and most Unique is the ability to remove it from your docking station and take it with you, if needed at laptop or for upolading images to DVR to so give a slideshow. Love the Product..
Purchased this Zen Microphoto 8GB over a year ago. Was able to load the first batch of songs and everything went ok. The second time I went to load songs the player was not recognized by the computer. Since then other than to play the original set of loaded songs this player has been worthless. I sent an email (twice) to Creative and both times rcvd the same reply, which was to check their Knowledge Base to search for an answer to the problem (and there were many re this problem). I had been trying all of these (and checking their forum for ideas) for 1 year and still nothing worked. I have put countless hours into this Zen and it still will not work correctly!! My advice to anyone interested in the Zen Microphoto is to check their forum under the search "player not connected" or "player not recognized". You will be flooded with questions from hundreds of customers with the same problem. Let this convince you to stay clear of this MP3 player.
Not as disgusting to use as I had expected, greasy gut very effective. The housing hasn't leaked yet so I have no complaints.
This was just what was needed as a good price to get this older computer up to speed instead of trashing it.
I recieved this in a matter of just a few days. Went on camera without much effort and fits very good. Very functional, every thing on camera is easy to opperate. Seems to offer good protection.
I bought this modem based on its low price...turned out to be a mistake. it generally connects at 40K but within a few minutes of usage, the throughput drops so much that it isn't worth staying online. Maybe it is just my piece, but I wouldnt buy this again, even at that price.
i like the ease of install and the convience of watching my tv anywhere but my compuuter freezes up from time to time shows the limitations of watching tv on a computer
Coming from the 60s generation, I love the '45rpm' look of these discs, but I'm still trying to figure out how to record music on them so that they play not only on my computer's CD player but on other players as well. Still working on that???
This is one of the best sounding CD Players, both desktop and portable/car, I have ever owned. I love the looks. The software - while a bit of the usual Sony-ness, with layers that work differently depending on disc play or stop - was easier as time went on, actually in just a few plays. But the sonics of this player knocked me down! This doesn't sound cheap or tinny or harsh. It sounds big and powerful, especially with the onboard eq and bass boost, a bass boost that doesn't sound boomy but rich and deep.All for just 50 bucks! And at 1AA a pop, you can't beat it!But here's the catch. The 320 is a replacement for my 319 - the blue one without the inline remote control. Both are really close in operating system, sound and button layout. The reason I needed to get a new player is that I pulled my 319 off of a 3 foot high counter with the headphone chord, and it was ruined. So with any of these portables, be careful!
Item is advertised as USB IPod control. IT DOES NOT WORK WITH IPOD TOUCH or IPHONE. Do not buy this if that is what you want.
I don't know why I found this product only recently -- been looking for a good microwave popper for years. I have tried a couple of different microwave poppers, and none of them performs nearly as well as this one. I'm glad I found the power cups on Amazon, as I've not been able to find them in any stores. I use 1/2 tablespoon oil with 3 heaping tablespoons of popcorn. My power cups don't last as long as those who use no oil, but my popcorn is very tasty.
I bought the iVoice through this page last month and when it arrived, I plugged it in and there was instantly a crackle through the speaker. Used it for a few days to see if I could live with it and ultimately decided the sound quality wasn't good enough to warrant dealing with the static. Be sure that if you order this, you pay attention to the 14-day return policy. When I called to return it, the guy at Vann's told me that several people had actually had the same problem as I did. So, if your main priority is spending the least money possible, go ahead, but be warned that you may really get what you pay for. I can say that if you do need to return it, the customer service at Vann's was excellent.
My Samsung showed up promptly and in perfect working order. The picture is excellent, and thus far I've had no issues of any kind in a month's operation. I'm quite pleased with this purchase.
I purchased this recently.I was quite delighted to see how compact it was. The installation was very easy.The features I really like are: the feeder on top for scanning sheets. My 5-year old loves it since she can scan her 'drawings' and see them on the computer and save in her old 'folder'.I have received and sent faxes (over Vonage) and was happy to see it work.The print-outs are sharp and very fast.I am light-duty home user - about 10-20 pages/week, 5-10 scans/week and an occassional fax.I have had it for a month now and very happy.
Ok!Digital Blue is a good toy for the directer in your child and it is a good experience,Personaly I like making movies but a Camcorder limits the use of making a hit. Bad side U use it for 2-5 minutes then run to your computer to process it and run back to finish what you started.Then you have to have the right kind of computer for it to work. So if you buy it and it doesn't work, YOU JUST WASTED 100$. Thanks for listening to my opinon, BYE
I bought these as a little gift for my girlfriend because she was disappointed she couldnt play her music louder for fear of disturbing her neighbors. I found these on Amazon for a very reasonable price and purchased mainly on the advice of other current owners who had left favorable reviews. Well, she wasnt disappointed. For relatively inexpensive earphones, they work great and she LOVES them! She can crank them up as loud as she wants and says the quality is excellent! Its usually very difficult to find electronics with which a majority of people agree. But from what she has told me, this product is one of them and it really hits the mark... and for a very nice price!!
I bought to connect my TIVO to my home network. It works great. Installed and connected without any issues. Previously used a Linksys WUSB12 that quit working. For a wired network connection I would highly recommend.
First of all, I've had 4 Canon cameras before this one (the legendary A80, the A95, the recent A560, and the Rebel XT, which was stolen). Also, I work as a photographer for a local newspaper and we constantly use high-end Canon SLRs and G series compact canons. Let me tell you that the quality of this little guy (the first Elph I've had) is impressive. Actually, I would say this is on top with the "G" and SLR series picture quality, if you know how to make a few adjustments.I've had the powershot SD1000 for 6 months, I've taken it to a few trips, parties, work events, and I carry it in my pocket every day. The features it has (like face detection, digital macro, time-lapse video, color accent, etc.), for the price, are fantastic. However, the best thing this camera offers, IMHO, is a quick operation. It takes VERY FAST pictures, and if you set the color to vivid, with a proper white balance, the images you get will surprise you. I recently had a trip to Cancun and took the camera with me. When I came back I wrote an article about my trip for the Sunday Magazine at my newspaper, and they used my pictures, as they looked very professional.If you're a casual photographer, you can't beat this price, get it now.There's ONE thing, however, I still hope canon introduces in the future: a more practical video mode format.I'm not saying the video quality is bad. Actually it is the best I've seen in ultra-compacts. The thing is, that after having owned a Pentax Optio s5z for a year (before this one), which used good quality divx compression (much smaller files), I found myself taking many videos without worrying about remaining space in the memory card. The "video thing" started growing a lot on me. However, canon uses almost no compression in the AVI files and so, for each 1GB of memory, you can only record 8 minutes of video (2GB = only 16 minutes!).About the image stabilization: I don't miss it. If your hands are not very shaky and you use the proper ISO, you can overcome this. However, if you're using 1600 ISO, you will see "grains" unless you keep the picture to "web sharing" size. It's normal with compact cameras.My next camera will be (if it's still on sale) the SD750, because I recently found it has a 3 inch LCD, and I don't really use the viewfinder in SD1000 (a personal choice).Bottom line: for vacations, every day use, social snapshots, pets, the occasional "artistic" inspiration, fantastic response and pro-quality images at a very affordable price, you can't go wrong with this camera.
The Good:-The Media reader is a great add-on. It works with standard scroll and slideshow functions.-The Sound is great, it's good to not have to hook all components to the receiver and TV. With the n3200w, you can have one input to the receiver from the tv, and it sounds great (it's only stereo. No dolby 5.1).-The tv is bright. It has no problem being too dark, and even if it is, there is a menu to adjust the brightness and contrastThe Bad:-With all analog input signals (except the PC), the picture gets very NOISY. Items in focus are usually void of this problem, but there is lots of noise on backgrounds. It also has a bad problem with fading. For example, if you ever seen the New Line Cinema logo/intro to a movie, there is a glow behind the picture of the film. With this tv, the glow is very fuzzy, and it isn't a smooth transition from light to dark; you see "steps." This is has not been a problem with using the VGA and DVI inputs however. Perhaps it has a problem with scaling to any resolution besides it's native (1280x768).Overall:The ViewSonic is a good overall package, especially for the price. It is wall mountable (although I haven't tried it), and it has most of the needed inputs (except HDMI, which you can buy a converter to DVI). However, for straight cable signals, s-video and component, you will have to move your seat/couch back if you don't want to notice noise and "rain" in the background.
I did buy this product to replace my Kingston ValueRam DDR800 CL5 and although this ram is good and I have set it 800Mhz with timings to 4-4-4-12 2.0V I didnt raelize any difference in benchmarks(3Dmark2006) and in Everest comparing bandwidth and latency with my valueram PC6400 actually seen some lower bandwidth values in hyperx and also i noticed no difference in gaming. So i dont know why this ram should be considered as "special" hyperx. Also my valueram easely overclocked to 900Mhz and this one wont. By the way my system is stable and i have no problems at all with it.
Using the Digital SLR is having the best of both worlds. You get to set your depth of field and focus like an SLR but you know you've got your shot with the digital technology. The only thing I found in shooting primarily landscapes at this point is in autofocus mode the image seems slightly out of focus.The camera itself is comfortable in the hand. You can feel the quality in the placement of the controls and the ease of use. Overall it is a camera for the hobbist or pro and I love my birthday present!!!!
High quality product. Long exposures come out better than expected. I am able to compose and focus with this filter on. Here's a link to a 2 minute exposure with this filter ([...]).
This is a super lens. I use it every day. Just the right range for closeups. I added a +1 closeup lens and can take virtually every shot I want.
I use this product in my kitchen. Works fine for my basic needs, listening to NPR or some CDs while I'm cooking. Plus its nice and compact and doesn't occupy much shelf space in my kitchen. For the price this is really good value. I've had mine for about 6 months now and no problems so far!
I absolutely love this little thing. Solid state throughout, except one small exception. The lens cap is motorized, but I'm not complaining.If it works out of the box, there's really not much to break. EVER.The picture quality is beyond words. The color recreation is fantastic, the resolution is fantastic. The only beef I have is that it's interlaced, which combined with digital video, makes for a bit of the jaggies. Here's a workflow that will eliminate that entirely.Capture VideoUse Final Cut Pro to import to 422 Interlaced using the brand new converter(6/07)(note the entire directory structure of the SDHC card is required, not just the raw video files, very important)Use MPEG Streamclip to deinterlace the video to progressiveQuality so good I have some trouble playing back 30 fps on my 4 CPU Mac Pro with a $500 video card. WOW! From a consumer camcorder under $1k.You all can wait for the SD3, but I have no idea why you would want to.
I have recently purchased the MPD8505CP And thought &quot;cool, a regular cd player that will last 2 monthes and then it would'nt work&quot;. BOY was I wrong. the MP3 decoder is amazing(I made a CD that had 256 mp3's and it could play on the MPD8505CP), the sound quality is the best, the price is low and the battery life is unbeliveble. But... if you want to get most out of this CD player I recomend these:1.a CD burner2.roxio easy cd creator 5.0 plaitnum3.Good headphones (the ones that come with are not so great)4. rechargeble batteries (I recomend Panasonic NI-HM rechargeble)I just have 2 small complaints: the display is hard to read in brite sun light and the instructions are cunfusing.GET THIS CD PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This thing is sharp as a tack and fast, I can't really ask for more. The warranty is ridiculously good for such a lens. The only bug I have had with mine is the zoom ring has some issues but it'll be taken care of by the warranty and it took 2 years of use before it happened. Still shoots sharp and the AF works great (albeit loudly) even before sending it in for repairs.
These are extremely cheap, Well built, and great sound quality.I tend to be a perfection fanatic and the only thing i can say bad about these is on the tightness they clamp together at. It comes with being solidly made. Great headphones.Note: They will need to kind of be worked in. Not too loud at first but after an hour or two they get almost double as loud. Bass is great, tremble is pretty good as well. Vocals could be better but still very nice. Hope this helped!
The card works great in my iPaq 3835 with the CF Sleeve. Installation was simple, and with the power save mode, I get about 3 hours of use from the battery in the CF sleeve.
Easy to install, easy to use. I like the fact that it will sleep. Most wireless mice kill the batteries in no time, this one seems preserve the batteries very well. It can also be turned off for when you are traveling. Previous wireless mice that I've owned would just let the battery die as it tried to read whatever surface was in my bag.
I also purchased this KVM because my IOGEAR (GCS632U) would not work with my new Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo ("Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 2.4Ghz). The new wireless keyboard and mouse was a replacement for a Microsoft Wireless Desktop 5000 purchased previously.I was very happy with the design of the new keyboard and mouse and did not want to change unless absolutely necessary. Found this product and decided to give it a try based mostly on user comments. Arrived promptly and installation was seamless. This was with XP on one box and Windows 7 on the other.This ATEN KVM switch is not a new product but kudos to the folks in charge of design etc. that created a product that has the ability to stand the test of time. Next time I need a product like this I will check out this brand first.
I am an artist and used this paper to print some reproductions of my watercolour paintings. they came out very well- nice and evenly toned with good colour and contrast and the paper has a wonderful texture which suits this purpose, as well as a good heavy weight.
Yes, you need the Olympus DSS Software to get this footpedal to work. Once installed and connected, this three way pedal controls the Play, FastForward and Reverse "VCR Buttons" displayed in the DSS Software display. Combined with the Olympus Digital Audio Recorders, I'm much better able to capture and document User requirements during functional discovery sessions. (I purchased three of these pedals.)
This cassette player has been a pleasant surprise with regard to the quality of sound, ease of use, and its truly small size. The sensitivity and selectivity is fairly good for FM, but the AM is average. The tape and radio functions are easy to access and the hold feature (although not listed on WEB page) is a must on portable players. When one buys a electronic components over the Internet you are stuck with the available descriptions and technical data. In this case, there were several nice surprises and one question after playing the unit. A great plus was a true fully functional remote control at the headphones. Although, there was no case listed , an inexpensive plastic pouch was included. The specifications that came with the unit, fail to indicate that the unit was water resistant as indicated in the WEB page. Overall, I was happy with my purchase.
I've struggled to find reliable and affordable USB-Serial adaptors I can use in Linux (Debian 5.0-6.0) to console into networking equipment and this model fits the bill flawlessly. If you're using a fairly recent Linux kernel this should be picked up easily. It also works in Windows well too. It it is very well made.
I was carrying my trackman balanced on my laptop downstairs when I fumbled and nearly lost everything that I was carrying. Thinking in terms of $, I saved the laptop and the trackman went flying. It bounced off the stairs and over the edge of the landing where it fell 8 feet to the hardwood floor below. After gathering the trackball, body and batteries (which spilled out on impact), I put it all back together and it worked fine! No damage to the body or parts! I just wish the floor faired as well LOL.It also has good range (as needed), sensitivity and the battery consumption is great as well even with NiMH batteries. I like the fact that I can swap out the batteries and that they are not sealed within the unit. Once the batteries have run their life, I won't have to buy a new mouse.5 out of 5!
You can't really ask for anything better. This has been an awesome purchase, well worth the money. BUt I suppose if you move it around frequently then this won't last long. But if you just plug it in and just leave it there forever then you really can't get a better deal then this. Quality is exactly the same as more expensive cables, don't believe companies who claim otherwise, there have been tests done, Google for them.WOuld've been a lot better if they were braided though, but for 5 bucks that asking for too much.
This works but* The picture and the frame itself has a bright/glossy finish, which looks like a computer LCD screen rather than a traditional picture. A matte finish is my personal preference. To be clear, the inner frame that directly borders the LCD is very shinny.* Wireless works but requires too much manual navigation to get it to start the slide show. I'd like an integrated slide show that will automatically, randomly or sequentially show all pictures that the frame has access to. To have to use the remote to navigate through things is too much, I may as well use a computer. This is also too complex for non-computer users.* slow - remote/action response somewhat too slowly for my taste. My my internet connection is speedy enough (no problem when used from a computer), browsing and navigating through the kodak gallery is very slow. it appears to only show thumbnail sized quality as well instead of what the frame is capable of displaying.* size - 8 inch looks a lot smaller than it sounds. look at the dimension carefully.* placement - the support in the back of the frame is positioned too low. placing this on table top angles the frame way too much.
Finally a tripod that will hold a heavy camera, is steady on a flat surface and is easy to use as well as setup. I recommend this one as first class all the way.
This unit is first rate, but it has two major problems: it is discontinued, and the map function will not update with Vista. It also has serious power supply issues; if you want to take it between home and office, have power supplies in both places!
I received this today as a birthday gift. I was very pleasantly suprised by the small, compact size. It plays very well, not many problems with it. This is a must-have for music-lovers. I would highly recommend this item to anyone!
I'm a computer tech and I know electronics very well. I was a bit on the fence about draft N to begin with but after testing out this card, I know it's all just talk. If 802.11n works, it doesn't work with Windows. This card does not work with Vista or XP Pro, Home, or Media.It doesn't stream HD like it says, it doesn't transfer files any faster, and it takes more power. If it transfers at over 54mbps, I'd like to know exactly what it transfers at that speed. Because it's not data.I received incompetent help from D-Link regarding this issue. They just asked me things like "did you install the utility?" or "do you have the latest driver" when my email detailed every single step I took. Which, by the way, was every possible step I could take. I received an email once a week asking me one simple question. Not a detailed list of possible questions. I waited an entire week for a response, and received one question. I answered, then waited another week. If this is D-Link's idea of help, I could mail a letter to them faster than that.First off, I custom set my Extreme N router and found out, for some strange reason, this card wouldn't connect to it via 11n. So I had to reset my router and reconfigure everything. It connected, my system said connected at 300mbps, and it had good range. The problem was, it was just as fast as the built-in 54mbps 11g on my laptop.So for nearly twice what a wireless 11g card costs, you can get this option, or just get a wireless g which is just as fast. With all of the most recent working drivers and firmware and all updates for windows, this did nothing more than tell me it was connected at speeds it wasn't. Draft N doesn't work, not yet anyway. If it does, it's not on a Windows system. The method it uses is almost a bootstrap device driver that encapsulates your TCP/IP connection. It's not a true connection like 11g or 11b. I guess I should have noticed this is a rough draft, not a final one.
I travel all over the US with this tripod and while it's not perfect, it's definitely more than sufficient to handle even my hefty Mamiya C330 with ease. It's definitely a rugged tripod as I have dropped it 2 stories and it barely even sustained a scratch. My only complaint is that I wish it had a ball head, but the weight and size make it acceptable for airline flight.
DRM - Digital Rights Management - is not a consumer feature, it's the industry fat cats' feature. When you are trying to copy music on this player it takes forever. I guess, it's verifying some stuff, and in the end decides that I have rights to play this music, but it does that at my expense by slowing down loading music to maddening slow. If I would see DRM "feature" in the description, I would never buy that player. I guess, I was not attentive enough.Another defect of this player is that it does not plugs into USB port directly, but through a special small cable. It's standard (standard to mini), but it's very easy to misplace and it is never at hand when you need it.And last problem is again related to DRM. When I plug it into the computer, it does not show as a storage device, it shows as "audio device". Pardon me? It should be audio device in my pocket, not in my computer! In computer it should be simply a flash drive when I can copy the music!
The Zalman CNPS7000B cooling fan is well built and works great.The only drawback is that I had to remove my mother board to install the screws that hold the mounting bracket for a socket 462 installation.I also had to trim the mounting clip on one side because it would hit capacitors on the motherboard.It probably would not be an issue on the socket 478,939 or 940 motherboards.Overall,except for the tough install, I would recommend this cpu cooling fan.
PROS: Received my Skullcrushers via military mail (Afghanistan) in a very secure plastic cover with no visible damage. They sound amazing with the bass booster activated. They truly bring out the sound in my music collection and the headphone fit very securely and comfortable over my ears and worth the cost I paid.CON: Missing my airline adapter so I am able to watch movies once I depart Afghanistan
This is worth ~12 cents but sells for $12.If a tool really improves my work or solves a problem, I'm willing to pay a premium. so I ordered it.This plate doesn't solve the problems of using a SC-29 with stroboframe brackets and later I will upload photos to show the details :1) The screw of the stroboframe is so long, I need two extra washers to make it fit into the short thread of the SC-29. This bracket is so thin, it doesn't solve this issue2) The SC-29's external FP input jacks collide with this bracket and make it impossible to mount3) The bracket is at a 90 degree angle compared to the original foot. The original setup allow to rotate the flash from -90(left) to +90(right) degree. With this bracket it goes from 0(straight forward) to 180degree (straight back).
This camera rocks!! Given the specs, price and the brand it is an absolute must have camera.follow up: have been using for over 3 years now. camera has been used, aboused, dropped, you name it. Very durable, picture quality hasn't been effected. And 4 MP is still not bad even these days.
Got this recently and have been happy. It represents a serious improvement over previous GPS receivers, because the new GPS chip that it has gives significantly better reception under trees. It also has very good battery life. The biggest complaint I have is that you are stuck using Garmin's Mapsource software, which is damn near to worthless. The only way you can tell any topographic details is to carry, in addition to the GPS, both a printout of their Mapsource map and a printout for the same area from a real topo. It's enough to make me go with another brand. I wish Garmin would decide that they were in the business of making GPS units and not mapping software.
Sent very quick and in good condition. Download movies to your Zune or Ipod at Miamifilms (dot)net
Mounted both items in the master bathroom. I'm completely satiefied with them. Strong air flow,nice cord length and easy instalation.
I had the same power problem as everyone else here is the letter I sent to Zenith.Last year in April 2005 I purchased the zenith XBS444 home theater system, almost immediately it started intermittantly turning itself off, the problem went away for a time and then almost the minute the warranty expired, it came back for good. I sent it in for repair (which I paid 70 dollars for) and it was good for another 6 months. Now it is doing the same exact thing so rather than forking out another 70 dollars I am putting this thing in the garbage where it belongs. If you search for this model on Amazon or any website and look at the reviews you will see that 3 out of every 5 people had the same problem. Obviously zenith knew this was an issue if there have been this many complaints, but rather than doing the responible thing and offering a recal or a refund, they are simply going to allow their customers to come to the same conclusion I did. That is zenith made its money selling known faulty products and now is not interested in offering any kind of support. I am very dissapointed and I doubt after this experience I will purchace any product from zenith in the future.And here is Zenith's reply:Thank you for inquiring of Zenith Electronics. We appreciate your comments. Had even a portion of the number of people, that you are suggesting have this problem, contacted us concerning such a problem, we certainly would have documented incidents of such occurrances, and as such, would have developed some sort of fix for this. However, this has not been a standard issue with these units. Currently, for correction of such a problem, the unit will need to be sent in for factory service. For further information or troubleshooting, you may contact us at 800-243-0000 for LG Customer Service assistance. An agent will be glad to assist you. Thank you again for contacting LG Electronics. Neil E-mail Administrator Customer Interactive Center LGEAIInteresting isn't it? This many people had the same problem but I was the only one who reported it? I find that very hard to believe!
I got this for a birthday present and was pretty excited; I popped in a CD-RW and got &quot;DATA&quot; on the LCD. Nothing happened. After reading the documentation; I came across &quot;does not work with Direct CD&quot;.Basically, if you're hoping to use this with a CD-RW, how do you format it? When I got through to their support (they have electronic chat support), I was told I should use Real Jukebox and that other methods (e.g., Windows Explorer) won't work for putting MP3s on a CD. The chat support person then tried to palm me off on their 1-800 number (voice-mail hell).The advertisements are misleading, the volume is very low, and the support is non-existent. Philips should have done a little more research and worked on their marketing and support (try hiring people who have a clue). I'm very disappointed and feel this reflects poorly on all Philips products.
While this device does indeed record and playback, good luck with figuring out how to use it with the very minimal included instructions. Tis device is very tiny, and the Olympic engineers must have been really challenged to cram it's features into this micro recorder. It's audio output via it's internal speaker is useless; you must either use earphones (included), or download to a PC and playback via PC speakers.The "main" problem for the user is the lack of detailed instructions; You get "Quick Start" instructions only, which do not cover the extraordinarily complicated tab and file system. In order to really understand how to use this device quickly and effectively, you must order a "Detailed Instruction Manual" from Olympic for an additional $11.00.Even with the $11.00 detailed (and very complicated) instructions, it is still very counter-intuitive to operate this device.If you need a recorder, try another model, and even check out other mfr's.Bottom line, I'm not very pleased at all with this little gadget; having to pay an additional $11.00 for "how to use it" was very disappointing.
I am definitely an amateur photographer. I'm currently using Nikon D70 DSLR, I used to have a HUGE lens with it, so I didn't bring it with me all the time. And those times I'd have my handy SONY Cybershot with me. If you're a kid looking to start out in photography, this is the perfect thing (maybe a newer version would be appropriate). I've had this camera for maybe 4-5 years and it captures all my moments well. I taught myself photography with this camera and an older Sony Cybershot. The lenses on this are best if you're in lowlight, may not be the best for indoor action photography (unless you use flash), also works well in macro photography.I won't go into all the settings and details, but I mainly use this camera in Green Auto (Auto adjustment), Program mode, and High ISO. Program mode lets you adjust a few more settings like ISO, White balance, flash power, focus area, metering mode etc. Nothing too fancy like aperture and shutter speed. I find when going into high ISO, the photos quality really isn't good at all, but that's expected.
I purchased this product once and it destroyed my glasses. I've used other wipes like this so I didn't think anything about using these. These though took the protective finish off my lenses and made it impossible to see out of my glasses
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I really have no problems with this microphone. I bought it to replace my Griffin iTalk, which I lost and is really hard to find for my older model iPod. The only thing I have to remember to do is flip my iPod around so the microphone is close to my subject's mouth, since it's not as strong as the iTalk.I haven't used it outdoors yet, but it seems like a good value for the money.
This scope is not really very good for viewing planets but is ok for the moon if you stick with the 20MM eyepiece, the 5MM, giving about 140X, is just to much for this mount as it vibrates very easily and is hard to hold anything in the FOV for very long! I think it would be better for a person to buy a 4.5 inch reflector with a Dobsian mount for just a few bucks more.
I love my Lightscribe!!! And now I can customize my CD's!! These Lightscribe CD-R's work great!!
Bought the Logitech Z-5500 speakers for $189 from Amazon last month...I'm using them as my HTIB...connected Dishnet DVR receiver with Digital Fiber Optic cable and Philips DVD player using Digital Coax cable. I had to buy a male female VGA to keep the Subwoofer at a distance from the control unit and my flat panel TV...works great. If you're buying these cables, then get them from Amazon...cost is much less than getting them in-store locally.Cons: Does not support HDMI; The VGA wire in control unit cannot be detached.
I read nearly every review and discussion about the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens, especially as compared with the Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM, and finally bought the 70-300 yesterday for my new Rebel T2i (550D). Particular concerns others have had were sharpness vs. the L, non-ring USM, and the extending, rotating lens barrel.So far I'm quite satisfied. Shooting at f/8 I've gotten some very nice test shots, including fast AF lock and good sharpness at 300mm on a flying seagull (which fills my computer monitor width at 100%).Sharpness at 200mm and 300mm seem about the same, but I like the extra reach of 300mm, either to fill the frame or to downsample for more sharpness. I think the biggest variable in the sharpness of my test photos is what part of the scene I lock focus on (as in a landscape with a lot of depth); I'd conclude from my best shots that the lens itself is quite sharp. I'm still learning the camera and lens.The extending, rotating lens barrel seems minor vs. the much greater cost, less reach, and greater size of the L lens. While shooting seagulls the AF didn't lock on plain blue sky and went blurry, so I quickly refocused on a building before looking for the next bird.I found sample images most useful to me, so I posted some of mine so far at [...] (Google my name with Canon 70-300).
The CD player works very well and has some nice features for the price like replay, random play, location memory, etc.However, the car kit cassette insert for the cassette player in my car is of poor quality. It seems to work when it wants to and it doesn't want to very often.I took a 5-hour car trip recently and was relying on the CD player to keep my kids entertained. I think it worked for a 45 minute stretch and after some frustrating attempts to get it to work, removed it and packed it away.I would give the CD player 4 stars and the car kit 2 stars and the car kit is really why I bought this model.
These were a great detail and much cheaper than buying them through Shure. We wear our headsets for working out, so it's nice to have some backup pads.
Not much else beats both price and instant availability. Convenience and efficiency are the key words here. Overall very much satisfied.
I wanted to buy a good headphone for my iRiver Slim-X 350. Before buying Sennheiser HD-497, I read lot of reviews and finally decided to get this one because it seemed to have what I wanted: great sound, comfort wearing, light weight and long cord. When it arrived, I was surprised to see that it came in such an [enexpensive] plastic package compared to the price I paid and the quality seal was off the place where it should be. But I was still excited to try it on. The first impression I got is it was big and felt very tight on my head. Then I was somewhat disappointed about the sound it delivers. It is not as good as I expected. It does deliver clearer layers of sound from different instruments, but not that great. I tried lot of regular CDs and mp3. The conclusion: the earbuds that came with my iRiver SlimX is not that bad at all in spite of lot of people saying so.Another big problem I got is it is really TIGHT. My head feels pressed and very uncomfortable. So After just two days with Sennheiser HD-497, I'm returning it. The ... return shipping fee is the price I paid to try this product. I will look for something [less expensive] but more comfortable.
I installed this product last night along with an Actiontec 1520 DSL gateway to a new iBook, and everything went very well. Here are the steps I used to get the router working with the DSL gateway and iBook:1. Removed it from its box.2. Connected the router to the gateway with the provided Ethernet cable.3. Plugged in the router.Et voila. That was it. The iBook's Airport card saw the router immediately, and I was surfing away. I can heartily recommend this product to Mac users, if easy setup in a simple home environment is what you're looking for. Did I mention it was less than 1/3 the price of an Apple Airport Base Station (with rebate)?
Very happy with this purchase. Works great, easy to use. Would definitely buy again.
The cameras is great. The price was good. It takes wounderful pictures. The only thing I would change is that it does not have a view finder. I do a lot of hiking in AZ and it is hard taking pictures in the full sun.
This product works exactly as stated and it is the perfect price. For the price, I would give it 5 stars. But since it is a review of the product, I only gave it four stars.Pros...#1 Cheap#2 Has most common connectors#3 Voltage divisions by 1.5vCons...#1 Weight. Copper is heavy, but it is not something you would want to carry around in your backpack.#2 Egg Design. It sticks up too high so it blocks the outlet above it.
I purchased this in a hurry prior to going on a family vacation. Works great with little learning curve involved. Go some amazing shots in a variety of settings. A must have. Documentation is a little skimpy, but really not an issue.
Received them fast, they hold a charge well & price was great! What more can ya ask for!
It started off fine just a 120GB NAS, but i Planned to use an 2TB external drive with because 120 gigs is honestly not enough these days.You cannot have any data on your external drive, since it needs to be formatted to a special format the device uses. That was a pain backing up all that data before i had to format it to work with the NAS,Once I had the drive ready i had to login to the web interface to format my 2 TB drive. It started it and after 1 day wasn't done, by the 2nd day I tried to cancel it, but it froze and the NAS was bricked, It stopped showing up on the network the web portal interface disappeared.The website of the manufacturer has firmware updates that their techs recommend I try, in-order to fix it, but that didn't work.I took out the internal drive, because at the very least i can find a use for that.Just Avoid this and spend your money elsewhere for a few more bucks, it will be worth it.
It is doing exactly what it should be doing. No problems, nothing unexpected, good price. If you need that functionality - just buy it.
NEVER BUY THIS PRODUCT. DON'T TRUST THEIR WARRANTY.I bought Monster Power Center (HTS 5100 MKII) two tears ago. I June 2012 it blew up everything connected to it (HD TV, Denon receiver, Sony BluRay Player and Verizon Fios Box) and the the power center also died. In my house everything connected to the wall power outlets was safe. So it was not a power surge in the main line. But the malfunction of the faulty surge protector damaged all equipments connected to it. As Monster requested, I got all damaged equipments checked by certified technicians and submitted the reports with the claim forms. All reports indicated that the damage was due to a power surge. Monster denied my claim without giving any proper reason. The reason they gave me was "As the connected equipment warranty is conditioned on the PowerCenter failing from 'a Product Defect that causes Connected Equipment Damage despite Adequate Use', we have determined that this claim is not valid."The reason they gave was completely incorrect. The total damage is almost worth $5200. I paid close to $400 for testing and reports from technicians and shipping the equipments to them. Only the surge protector and the equipments connected to it were damaged in the whole house. Which proved that the reason they gave is a complete lie. Now I am exploring legel options against them. It will cost me more. But I don't want to give up.NEVER BUY THIS PRODUCT. DON'T TRUST THEIR WARRANTY.
Believe it or not, there are USB flash drives that will screw up your data. If you know about checking a file's CRC, you can test a USB device by moving mass amounts of data, then verifying the CRCs. I had one brand that actually would corrupt files when I unplugged it from my computer (even if I used Windows' "safely remove hardware" option).So I bought this JumpDrive Firefly and tried it out. It is rather slow, probably the slowest USB drive I've used. But all files check out ok, so at least the integrity of your files is preserved, and that's what counts the most.
This product should be revised for linksys people.The wizard on CD doesn't work at all.... I tried thousands times to install the bridge. According to the wizard the installation was always successful however the bridge never worked ....following manual instructions founded in the linksys forum posted for another user didn't work either...my comp is latest DELL generation. Technical support after 500 hundred calls concluded that the issue was related with windows vista.....At the end the device didn't work and what is clear is that they are offering a product with difficulty to be installed and no technical support.
arrived super fast, great brand new condition as described. Used the SD with Nikon D80 for our travel to Crater Lake and Redwood during the Jul 4 holiday, worked great without any problem.
This is my first digital camera so I can't compare to others. However, I'm not someone who needs a top of the line model, and I thought the price could not be beat. I found the controls fairly easy to learn with the "quickstart" guide that came with the camera. Downloading to a computer is also simple. I did not try the software which came with the camera as I did not deem it necessary to transfer the photos to my computer. If you use Windows XP it will automatically detect the camera. (Other reviewers believe the software is not up to par however).I took many photos on the highest megapixel setting (average picture is about 1.4 MB) so that they could be printed out (no larger than 4X6 prints recommended). If larger prints are important, a higher Mexapixel camera might be in order. For viewing online-only, the lowest setting looks very good. It's compact size means it fits comfortably in a small bag and weighs nothing.Recommended that you purchase the camera case separately as well as an NiMH battery charger. Also, purchased a 1G Memory card separately. Flash does take a while to recharge between shots, but this is not a problem for me.
I first purchased a pair of these ear buds several years ago (10?) when I got my first iPod Nano. My ears are small so where wearing the ear buds that came with my iPod, they'd always fall out of my ear no matter how small of a movement I made.What I love about the Nike's is that they are FULLY adjustable. Big ears, small ears... whatever. Nike seems to get that not every ear is built the same. Another reviewer wrote, the 'bud' part of the ear bud sits 'at' your ear, not inside your ear.I have no problem wearing sunglasses while wearing these ear buds.
I bought one of these because it was cheap and came with a big rebate, and now it's driving me crazy. It locks up at least twice a day, forcing me to get out a paper clip and push the reset switch.Other people on the Internet also report problems.NOT recommended.
Palm One Stylus 3 Pack (m500 series)Much better than the stylus that came with the original Palm Pilot. Heavier and more sure to the touch.If I ever lose all three, I would not hesitate to re-buy.
This item was included with other items as a gift for a family member.So I am not able to comment
I got this cable to use with a VGA switch. This cable creates terrible ghosting. Sure, it's cheap but you get what you paid for. I suggest paying a few bucks more and getting a better cable.
I bought this cable to run from my Sony receiver to my TV. I ran it in my wall, up to the attic and then back down the inside of my wall, to my TV. I have a buddy who paid around $600.00 for a HDMI around the same length from a local AV shop. What a waste of money. You do not need to purchase a Monster cable for 4x as much when this will work fine. I watch blue rays on my 55' LED TV and the cable works perfect. This cable is a bargain at this price. The coating is thick and durable. I have people constantly complementing the picture on my TV, regardless if watching regular TV or a Blue Ray.
Okay, lets look at the camera&#65533; it fits in the palm of your hand, literally &#65533; if you are right handed that is. I am, so no problem there. The 2.5&#65533; LCD touchscreen folds out on the left side and is used to control various settings, exposure, effects, tape control etc. as well as provide an alternative to the colour viewfinder. The LCD can also flip twist and sit back in it&#65533;s &#65533;dock&#65533; facing outwards so you can still access the controls without it sticking out from the camera.The power connector is on the back as is the battery, record button and function selector (vcr, off, camera, memory) that you use your thumb to operate.On top there is the photo button and zoom control, halfway toward the front there is the nightshot switch, just in front of that the smart shoe.On the right side, under your hand, are the: memory stick; tape compartment (bottom loaded); iLink, USB and AV ports.On the front of the camera there&#65533;s the lens, stereo mic and the S-Video port.The camera comes with a battery, power supply (charge the battery on the camera), USB cable, AV cable (3 x phono to headphone style AV jack), lens cover, 8MB memory stick, remote control, manual and software on CDROM.My last experience of video cameras was the old VHS-C system. Editing tapes using a VCR and a cheap mixing deck was no fun and the results were pretty poor.Digital video technology is another kettle of fish entirely! This is actually the first camcorder I have owned and so far I am very impressed. The quality is great, the camera is easy to use and I have no problem downloading the footage to my PC or Mac.The lack of a iLink cable was a pain but I had to buy a firewire card for my PC anyway, and that came with a cable and software for only $25. You can buy the cables online for about $10 - don't pay $40 in a store it is not worth it.The webcam feature is a nice touch, though it only works in Windows. It looks like I can use this feature to stream video to my relatives overseas too, instead of switching to camera I just switch to VCR mode and hit play.The difference between this and the TRV19 is the addition of S-Video In - the TRV19 is not capable of converting your analog video to digital.The TRV-33 gives a better still picture, the TRV22 is 640x480, but since I have a digital still camera anyway I thought I may as well save $150.The night shot is basically a kind of infra-red mode, LED's on the front provide illumination and as long as the subject is not too far away ( >5ft) you can film in complete darkness.There is some motor noise on the soundtrack, which is understandable given the size of the camera and the proximity of the motor to the mic, but it is hardly noticable.The software is not great. iMovie or Windows Movie Maker are more user friendly. But it does get the job done.I have only had the camera a week, so these are mostly first impressions, but suffice it to say I&#65533;m extremely happy with my purchase and I&#65533;m thoroughly enjoying DV editing on a PC. I have yet to put anything back to tape, but I created a VCD with the supplied software and am happy with the result. Now I just need to get myself a DVD burner&#65533;
Does the job as advertised. It could have a larger decibel range. I recommend it to users that need to change the volumes on the left or right channels of the song or video sound.
I choose this one for my new pc (my first build). It's a home pc, with some gaming. I just have to say this piece of technology is AWESOME!!My pc runs really fast. 29C on idle with the stock fan and thermal tape.I love AMD, cheap and fast
I am a returning customer and feel confidence with Amazon's products and services. Great job.
I'm no expert, but I did a little research before choosing this brand. The class 6 8gb SDHC is large enough to hold as many photos and videos on my camera as I could take on a one week vacation with space left over. It works fast too. I haven't tried any others, so I can't say how it compares.The packaging was so large it could not fit in my mailbox so I had to be home when the postman came, or pick it up from the post office myself. That was annoying.
Luckily for me I didn't waste my own money on this, got it as a gift. Same essential issue everyone else is reporting - ~2-10 times per day "something" happens such that a complete re-boot of the gateway is required. It seems to do a little better when only a single device is connected wirelessly, but once there are 2+ computers going, it doesn't have a chance. If you're willing to tolerate it, I've gotten probably 2ish years' service out of it. Figure Comcast charges $3/mo to rent a cable modem from them, which means this device probably just about breaks even if you figure 24 months of almost-working *$3 = $72, plus the cost of a separate wireless router.
I've owned the Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II for the past 5 years, and although I have no complaints about the way it performs, I believe that it's way overpriced. Prior to owning this unit, we owned the original Bose Acoustic Wave Machine. When we purchased the original version, it was priced similar to what this one is priced at. At the time, and even when I purchased this one, I felt that the price was justified for the high quality performance that the system delivered. My feeling is that the high price of the original unit, as well as this one when it was first released, was justified because of the years and years of research that Bose put into the design of such a marvelous device. Now, since it's been almost 30 years since the original version was first produced, Bose should realize that prices for electronics have come down. The Acoustic Wave music system ll is very similar to the original version. The way I look at it is this. If you purchase a High Definition TV today, you'll end up paying about 75% less than you paid for a similar TV just 6 years ago, yet the TV you buy today will be a lot better. The same applies to most consumer electronics. With the Bose Acoustic Wave music system ll, you're basically getting the same thing that you would have, had you purchased the device when it was first introduced back in the 1980's. Yes, there have been some improvements and additions, but none that would justify the price being kept so artificially high.There is no question that the performance of the Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II is phenomenal. Compared with much larger systems with separate speakers, the Bose performs admirably. On this scale, it definitely deserves 5 stars. If you've never listened to it before, you'll be astounded that such a small music system could put out such incredible sound. Even in a very large room, the sound produced by this device is nothing short of phenomenal. It has rich bass, and crisp mid range and treble. It's truly astounding when you hear it for the first time. The problem is that there are other companies that are producing similar systems for a fraction of what Bose charges. They may not be quite as good, but at a price of less than half of what you pay for the Bose system, you could purchase one from a different manufacturer that would sound almost as magnificent as this one does.The bottom line is that this device gets 5 stars for performance and 1 star for price. That's why I rate it an overall 3 stars.
Este es un estuche 100% de cuero negro que no solo le brinda protecci&oacute;n a tu Camara DSC-V1 sino tambien le a&ntilde;ade belleza. Este estuche es similar a los estuches que protegen c&aacute;maras tipo SLR, es decir, el estuche posee un tornillo en el fondo en donde se enrosca la c&aacute;mara, lo cual permite tomar fotograf&iacute;as sin necesidad de sacarla de su estuche. Tambien permite montar tu DSC-V1 en un tripode sin retirarle el estuche. S&iacute; es necesario quitar la c&aacute;mara de su estuche para recargar la bater&iacute;a o sacar el memory stick, por lo demas creo que es perfecta. Incluye una correa tambien de cuero para poder llevarla al hombro. Creo que es lo m&aacute;s fino y elegante con que puedes transportar y proteger tu c&aacute;mara digital DSC-V1. Altamente recomendable. Espero sea de ayuda. (En espa&ntilde;ol es mejor!!)
I have been using these blank DVDs for some time now and am just getting around to reviewing the,.. Nothing bad to say about them whatsoever. They do the job as expected.
This battery is just as good as the original battery that came with my camera..... a reduced cost. It will last for a full day of photo shots. I average 500 - 600 shots per day.I received the order very promptly and would recommend this item to my photo buddies.DP
Mega distortion @ 17mm. Cleans up fast once you move up from 17mm. CA's more than you would like to see but these (distortions and CA's) can be eliminated with Canon's included DPP software for EOS camera's. Its included free with a EOS camera or can be downloaded from Canon's site. Note that the above features only work if you shoot in RAW. Thumbs down to Canon for not including a lens hood for this lens. They want about $35 for a molded piece of plastic.On the upside the range is very versatile. Being 28-135 in the 35mm format. Also has a metal mount not plastic like some of there other entry level lens. Has the superior USM focus the newer cheaper Canon 18-135 lacks.Note: There are two of these 17-85 lens available. The more desirable Made in Japan version and a less desirable Made in Taiwan version. Most EOS kits shipped with the Taiwan version.
My (horse) riding-instructor wife purchased this Ion portable PA system about two months ago to use while teaching clinics. We have used it in several large venues - indoor horse arenas measuring over 100 x 200 feet with 50 foot ceilings. It has worked extremely well. We tested it in an outdoor arena, running off the internal battery, and the sound was clear and projected well there, too.I was astonished that something with only 22 W of power to an 8 inch speaker could do so well. I did a bit of searching, primarily here at Amazon, and half expected that we would try it and return it for a refund since I'd never seen a usable PA system with this small size before. But, this is a keeper.The unit comes with a handheld microphone on a fairly long cord. Perfect for announcements, or karaoke. The iPod dock works with any iPod, as it has a sliding backrest to adjust for the type of iPod being used. Worked fine with my Nano. There is a switch that optionally powers the dock for both playing and recharging the iPod.For the riding clinics, my wife needs to be inside the arena away from the PA system, so we also purchasedAudio Technica PRO-88W Wireless Microphone System (171.045 and 171.845 MHz)from Amazon as well. The Audio Technica receiver comes with a cord that plugs into one of the microphone inputs in the Ion Audio unit. The transmitter sits in my wife's pocket and is connected to any standard computer-type microphone headset such asLogitech ClearChat Style Headset.The Ion Audio unit has a built-in mixer, so that you can independently adjust the volume of two microphones and the iPod relative to each other, and control the overall volume with the master volume control.For our use, the internal battery is a great feature now that summer is arriving and Karen will be giving clinics and lessons outdoors away from an electrical outlet. We have not run it for very long on the battery, so cannot comment yet on the runtime per charge. But, there are are three very visible green LEDs that display the battery charge level.For iPod use, even though the sound is not stereo with just the one speaker, the quality is quite good with very good bass response.The case is surprisingly durable, with metal reinforced corners. The wheels and pop-up handle work well for rolling and the side handles work well for carrying. (The side handles are spring-loaded, so you don't have to listen to them flapping in your car.)Just a really well thought-out unit.----------------------Technical note for anyone planning on wireless microphone use like we do: you can purchase additional Ion Audio units with additional wireless receivers to provide wider sound coverage in very large or noisy settings. As long as the receivers are all on the same frequency as the microphone transmitter, there is no limit to the expansion.
I have been very pleased with these binoculars. The optics far exceed those I have previously owned. Very sharp, well illuminated images and the zoom is a nice bonus.
I won a mini Ipod when it first came out months ago (first quarter 2004). I didn't care for it too much because I didn't listen to music really. I saw the mini Ipod only to be another one of my latest gadgets. No one really had it back then, and I certainly did not believe it would become as popular as it is now.Months later it is the top christmas item, and it has good reason to be. Each day, it becomes more and more of a commodity to me. I use it always, listening to music that I hardly ever did before, and its highly fashionable, a great product. You know everything about the iPod mini, the reviews, pros/cons and specs. already tell everything.Some people apparently are complaining about that it freezes or that the hype draws from it. First of all, the freezing is common in all Minis, so don't try to switch it out. They all do it. Plus its not even a problem, it doesn't ruin your songs or HD. Its happened several times to me now. Also, the more hype it gets, the more I realize how lucky I am to have one. There's nothing wrong with everyone having the "same thing," if the same thing, the same MP3 player, is the best MP3 player.
The headphones is shaped to fit the the indentations of your ears. They do not fall off as easily as those cheap earbuds that typically comes with your MP3 players, but they do fall off. The sound of these headphones is pretty average too.Overall, this product is pretty average, hence the three stars rating.
I bought this last week and it is really easy to use. The pictures come out pretty good. Just make sure you get the memory card if you are planning to take a lot of high quality photographs, as this model does not come with one. Otherwise, this camera is an excellent value. And it's easy to handle, considering I have small hands, it works for me.
I PURCHASED THREE KODAK CAMERAS OVER THE FALL/CHRISTMAS TIME AND WAS COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH THE QUALITY OF THE PICTURES. THE BUILT IN FLASH WORKED EVERY TIME AND THE COLORS WERE TRUE KODAK QUALITY IN EVERY WAY.BUY ONLY AMERICAN WHEN IT COMES TO A TRUE THROW AWAY POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA...KODAK
I purchased this monitor to serve as a &quot;preview monitor&quot; for my home theatre equipment rack, which is in a separate room from my projector and screen and which also contains a PC. Because of the variety of input types this monitor supports (Composite Video, S-Video, Component Video, RGB Video, and Cable/Antenna) it allows me to preview and cue any of the source material - and operate the PC in the rack. The TV tuner is an unnecessary feature for me, but it is a nice bonus.The auto-size auto-contrast-adjust features were pretty neat and worked surprisingly well. I don't need to use the RGB-out for dasiy chaining to an additional RGB output, but it's nice to know I could.The color and brightness are good, but the LOW color temperature setting is usless as it turns everything on-screen bright red. I recommend either the MED or HIGH settings depending on your tastes.The on-screen menu is well laid out, and gives you good access to the configurable options. I also like the hard buttons on the bottom of the screen for power, input toggle, channel, and volume.The monitor isn't perfect, however. It comes with a clear protective film over the screen to protect it during shipping, which was to be expected. However, the adhesive on the clear film was so strong that as I pulled if off (and I pulled it off gently), it actually peeled off some of the paint around the screen frame and exposed silver metal specks in a few places. Not the end of the world, but annoying to have to stare at.I was also bothered that the best resolution in RGB mode it could handle was only 1024x768. Any higher res from the video card returned an &quot;OUT OF RANGE&quot; message on the screen. The 17&quot; version of this monitor can do 1280 res, so I was surprised that the 15&quot; little brother couldn't. It did handle 32-bit color at 1024x768, however - which the manual says it won't.The remote is OK, but there are some statements on the manufacturer's Web site relating to the remote control that are simply NOT TRUE. For example, the description says:&quot;In addition to standard TV controls, this remote control is equipped with Discrete Power On/OFF and Direct input keys suitable for universal remote macro programming.&quot;That statement is false. The remote that came with my unit has ONE regular power toggle button that cycles on and off, and ONE input button that cycles through the 5 inputs (Video, S-Video, Component, RBG, and Tuner).That wasn't such a huge problem for me, however, since I use a touch-screen learning remote to control all my theatre gear, and I was able to find the discrete IR power and input codes for a different Sampo HDTV monitor on the Web, program them into my learning remote, and they worked just fine. But unless you have a learning remote and are able to input direct IR codes using software (such as a Philips Pronto or Marantz RC series), you won't be able to take advantage of the fact that this monitor responds to discrete codes.Another very minor glitch with the remote is that the caption for the LOUDNESS button has an extra &quot;N&quot; in it - it reads &quot;LOUNDNESS.&quot;I also didn't like the fact that the audio plug for the RGB input is a stereo mini-jack, while all the other audio inputs are standard RCA L&amp;R jacks. Additionally, I would have liked to have the ability to use one set of audio inputs with any video input for easier connectivity when connecting directly to a surround processor or other other A/V switcher.However - even with all the above issues, this monitor is a great bargain. With the price so low, I am able to overlook the hiccups and welcome this monitor into my equipment rack. If you're looking for a monitor that can handle all of the currently-standard video inputs, and can put up with some minor problems in return for the low price, then this monitor is right for you.
SanDisk = Happiness!I have been impressed with the product and the quality there in. You plug and play what else can I say!
I could not be happier with my PIXMA MP830 all in one printer. It prints great and faxing is so easy. If I had to name one thing that I was not totally happy with, it would be that sometimes the paper gets stuck in the printer when I am using the automatic document feeder. I use 24lb paper so this does not happen very often. Otherwise, I LOVE IT!!
I tried both, and the sd750 is MUCH better. I just feels more rigid and hardy, and the lcd screen is humongous! I think it takes better photos at night, too. Get this one, it's worth the extra couple bucks more.
I got this because of the past positive reviews that I had read on Amazon as well as other reviews on other websites. I had bought my first flat panel tv back in 2007 and I learned from these reviews and from the SONY manufacturer not to use anything like everyday glass cleaners or multi purpose cleaners on the screen of a flat panel tv. This Monster ScreenCleaner does keep the screen cleaner and it does keep dust from collecting on the screen longer.
Purchased these cables to hook up a new Samsung HL61A750 tv to Directv HD receiver. This one cable replaced three component and two audio cables with absolutely perfect results. I had previously priced HDMI cables at BB for $45.00, which I am sure could not possibly provide any better results than this product. From my experience I would recommend this product for quality and price!
Takes a little using to get the hang of it but, other than that i can fly around in autodesk navisworks and google earth, producing views not possible with just a standard mouse...overall great product
As an owner of the Sony DCR-HC30 model DV Handicam, I want to warn everyone about my horrible experience with this product line. Design and feature-wise, these Handicams are great. The problem is, they are built like junk.From the day I opened my box, I got a message that told me that the heads were dirty and needed to be cleaned. In retrospect, I should have returned it for a replacement then and there. But being a basically optimistic guy, I decided it just got dirty in transit, and I got a head cleaner and cleaned the heads. It worked fine for about 30 days - just about the amount of time in Sony's crappy labor warranty. And from that point forward, I have gotten dirty head messages constantly, which at first could be `cleaned away,' but now, even when the message is gone, problems persist.I often get bars across the screen during playback, and I have already determined that I have lost many a precious memory of my infant children. Sony's solution to this situation is their standard "flat rate" repair program, truly a bargain for $250 or so - more than half what I paid for the camera in the first place.And Sony wonders why their brand value has all but disappeared? They are just another electronics brand now, and one with sub-par quality and service at that. Guess I'll be buying Samsungs or Canons next time around.Are you listening, Sony?
I bought my Canon Rebel G about three years ago after owning a Minolta XG-1 manual focus camera for about 15 years. I had to repair my Minolta once when the f-stop began sticking after about 13 years. Finally the ol' girl gave out an I had to buy a new camera. I looked around and finally settled on the Rebel G. Immediately I could tell the difference in the photos. My old Minolta's photos were far sharper and more focused. Now, after owning my Canon Rebel G for only three years the auto-focus has completely given out and all I am left with from a trip to Zion Nat'l Park are my memories and 11 rolls of blurry photos. To repair this camera would cost over $150--more than half the cost of a crummy camera. I'm going to throw it away and buy something worth my money. I've had nothing but disappointment from this camera. I would suggest spending a little more money and getting something that works. I hear Pentax is making a dependable low-buget SLR.
I've heard so many bad things about this lens and for what your paying for it isn't bad at all. I will admit the t-mount isn't the best but other than that it comes out with good pictures. You have to learn the tricks on how to focus it but it didn't take me that long at all. It's a good lens
My son (8) has been struggling with visual-motor connections. As his teacher stated, his vocabulary and his story-telling are extremely advanced, but his handwriting made his written prose sound like a 1st grader. We ordered this to allow him to get out from under the pressure of handwriting - and in days to weeks his teacher saw marked improvement. We could not be happier with the impact it has had.Product-wise, it is what it purports to be. The interface, running on Palm OS, could be somewhat stronger.The seller communicated well and shipped very quickly.
I'va had 4 digital cameras so far ranging from the point and shoot to the DSLR. I bought the Olympus because I needed a camera I could carry in my pocket and I thought the waterproof shockproof option would be a bonus. My friends scoffed at the idea of the camera being waterproof so we tested it by submersing it in the fish tank 7 or 8 times. So far, 3 weeks later, its all working great. I'm anxious to get a day off so I can take the camera snorkling and REALLY test it out. As for the rest of it, picture quality is fair, ease of use is fair, some of the settings are difficult to figure out so don't throw away the manual because you'll need it, the buttons are WAY TOO SMALL especially for ladies with longer fingernails like me but I do appreciate how compact the camera is. It fits in even my smallest purses or a pocket.
First, for those who may be unsure, they are open-backed, which means people will hear your music just about as well when they are on your head as when they are off it. The open back design makes headphones sound better, though, so it is often worth the trade-off.These headphones sound absolutely amazing for the price. They impart coloration to the music that, while not neutral and not conducive to hearing REALY fine details accurately in music (AKG and Grado are typically better at this than is Sennheiser), tend to make all those parts of your music that typically give you those cool goosebumps even more powerfull. And, for the price, they also reveal details in recordings fairly well.Since purchasing these headphones, I have owned: AKG k271, HD650, and AKG k701. I have now come to realize that I personally prefer the neutral and detailed sound of AKG, which is really my only reservation in reccomending these headphones (although AKG headphones typically are more in NEED of amplification to sound great). These are great headphones for anyone drawn to audiophilia that doesn't just want to jump in head-first, and they served me well.
I bought this camera to replace a 2mp camera that allowed no control over aperture and speed and to give me the greater resolution that would allow larger than 8x10 prints. I was very pleased with the menu structure and layout of the controls but I was very surprised to see the lens barrel visible through the optical viewfinder, obscuring the lower left part of a shot unless the camera is zoomed in. The lens is outstanding, and shots taken at ISO 50 are wonderfully free of noise even in low light. What killed the camera for me is the autofocus. For some reason it often has a hard time finding focus. In several situations from macro to landscape and at various light levels the autofocus would hunt for seconds and then occasionally would give up and lose focus entirely. The conditions mentioned in the manual that might cause difficulty with focus were not present. Of course, I could focus manually but that can be a tedious task using the LCD display (and not just with this camera), especially in bright light. The camera has a good feel and is easy to use but I finally gave it up from the frustration with focus. I bought an Olympus C-5050 which is not quite so easy to use but the autofocus is rapid and reliable. I frequently see a shot where I must get the camera out and on it quickly and the G5 couldn't be counted on.
Purchased this to attempt cleaning laptop screen from smeared fingerprints tested on older tv first and then proceded on all displays in house works well as described
I got my 720 refurbished since I didn't want to lay down big bucks for something that was impossible to test drive.I really like the benefit of having to use only one remote. However if you're the type that wants things to just work without learning how to use it, stick with your multiple dedicated remotes.Regarding the 720 remote itself: the buttons are to small and not organized or designed well to find w/o looking at the remote. The screen is really bright while the buttons as mentioned are small and not so bright. So in a low lit room its hard to use the remote with the screen overpowering the backlight of the buttons. I tried but couldn't find a brightness adjust for the screen. Otherwise it works well, its seems like the power and coverage of the IR is good as it'll startup all my components for a given activity. I press the activity button and set the remote on a table while i get comfy and wait a short bit for the system to be ready.The way the control flow of the remote works can be somewhat confusing too. If i start an activity, then select a specific device to tweak some setting, then press the activities button i am returned to the 'Select an Activity' screen instead of the activity that was already active. The buttons work to control the system as per the previously selected activity but I don't know how to get the screen to go to the specific active activity screen. Somewhat annoying. If you have a sophisticated AVR, disk player or like to tweak TV settings per viewing.The PC software is cumbersome and is in huge need of a refresh. After using it for a bit I finally got the hang of adding, changing and deleting devices so I can move through pretty quickly. However changing the default arrangement of custom screen soft button assignments can be a royal PITA. The Harmony software configured 8 screens to control all the settings of my AVR all in alphabetical order. I want to move the individual soft button settings around: moving most frequently used to the 1st screen but keep all the other settings available in subsequent screens. As far as I could tell the only way to do this is change every single setting. Logitech needs to implement some sort of drag-and-drop type of system so screens and soft button settings can be just moved around. As it is now the user has to select from a pulldown for each button. I'd be comfortable with editing a config file too but I think all the settings are stored on a server somewhere.Another useability issue is that the hard buttons are labeled and sometimes the device functions assigned to the buttons are a reach to remember.
This is a freakin sweet deal. The picture in amazon doesn't do justice to the product. I expected something MUCH worse. This little bag is spacious, it's super thickly padded (god, i'd even want to sleep inside it if i could fit), and it's comfy to wear on you.And the tripod? Oh wow, there are no words... It's really well built, i don't think it's metal, but it's still solid and stable, plus it even has one of those what's-it-called tubes filled with liquid and a bubble in the middle for you to make sure that you're horizontally perpendicular to the ground!!C'mon.. for 30 bucks? Real cool deal. I'm sooooo satisfied.
The printer does a great job of printing both pictures and documents. Although printing was not as intuitive as I'd like, to get things started, this printer is packed full of features. One of the features I like is the ability to have two different print medias available (both print and picture paper) at all times, as well as, the duplexing option.Once setup, the copy features are easy to use and it produces great results. I'd recommend this to printer to anyone who wants great results but is also willing to read some directions.
Purchased this camera for our daughter-in-law and one of the features she specified was to have a large viewing screen. This camera amazed us all with the size of the screen. We have a digital camera that cost about five times what this one cost and I would almost trade with her. The only downside is because of the screen size, you have to be careful holding the camera when taking a picture.
I bought this cap to replace one that my daughter lost. This lens cap works as expected. Not any better, nor any worse. It keeps my lens covered and clean.
Got it a month ago and it sounds amazing, plenty of inputs, good deal :D
I use this to step up from my Leica D-Lux 4 extension tube to a wide-angle accessory lens I originally used on another camera. It is well made, finished with a shiny surface, and seems quite strong enough to carry the heavy accessory lens. Lets me use filters from one of my other cameras. A real money saver. Recommended.
It takes some patience and a bit of skill and time to install it carefully, especially the first time around. Installation was helped by very responsive technical support. My emails were responded in hours and overall customer service was very good. After installation is done, 3450 is pleasant to look and work with. Antenna is totally out of sight behind the plastic grill. Display unit is tacked neatly on the left side beneath the steering wheel, invisible to any friendly officer standing outside of the vehicle. Black color of the display unit blends perfectly with my vehicle's interior and there no visible wires. I only used it for a few days, but during couple of longer drives this unit warned me ahead of time of every speed trap I passed.
Overall I do like this keyboard. The buttons are solid and it has a functional layout. As others have already said, it is lacking a numerical pad. Doesn't bother me much. I bought this keyboard for my PS3 and for use in my living room. So far, it has been working great. It hooked up right away without even loading the software.
This usb/pci card was easy to istall and does just what it is supposed to do..
One of the two reasons I purchased this modem was to try the Modem-on-hold capability of V.92 technology. (It is clearly marked on the box as a selling point.) What is missing is the NetWaiting utility. After 5 days and four e-mails to tech support, I was finally informed that the software for the Modem-on-hold does not exist and that they are working on a beta.It delivers faster connnectivity and speeds higher thatn 56K but if you want the modem-on-hold, go elsewhere.
This cable was exactly what I needed. I will never buy an overpriced cable again. I can't believe that for the price of a six foot HDMI cable at ABC Warehouse that I can buy several including shipping. Thanks.
Well, since the natural keyboards stopped putting usb connectors in theirs I went with this one. A gazillion years ago.It finally started to die so ordering another one. Letters are worn off most keys, some are starting to stick, but it doesn't owe me a nickel. Quite content with the service I got out of it.I just wish they'd start putting the usb connectors back in them! That was incredibly handy for those quick plug ins of flash drives, cameras, whatever. And I actually plugged the mouse into the keyboard as well. Oh well. Time marches backwards.
This is in the style of the original Agfa loupes. Unfortunately, there is some side to side distortion when looking at negatives.
HDMI is very problematic, you can not watch TV and listen to the radio at the same time even if you use Component instead of HDMI cable on your cable box. Also, the DVD DOES NOT UPCONVERT like some similarly price models. And I noticed a lot of DVD copies don't work even with component. There is no AM reception either. On the plus side the sound is amazing with CD's, FM or Ipods and the DVD picture although 480p only is very clear.
LOVE these headphones. I use them for running. They are super light, fit so well around my head and do not move at all. 5 stars for sure. Well worth the price. Works great with my iPod!!!!!
Bought this service plan along with a 42inch Philips Ambilight Tv from Amazon and the first tv arrived with a messed up panel so amazon replaced it. Next tv lasted for about 8 mo then got blue haze on right side of screen called service plan and they had some one on it in less that 3 days. After being fixed another 6mo later it did it again. After calling the warranty people had some one out in 3 days again. This time i got a call saying the tv was unfixable and they were refunding my money. Got the check 4-5 days later. Definiatly by a service plan for all electronics these days.Kris Gallas
Perfect for a medium size camera and all the extra's you need to keep organized. Nice built in rain cover as well.
Having discovered this antenna saved me having to get cable in an extra room. I was able to get 40 channels!
The price was great. I got them quickly for my son for Christmas. I will order more items from this place.
I bought this to allow my wife wireless access to our DSL internet line; she has my old laptop running Win98 and I just bought a new desktop with XP Pro. I nosed around and considered some Linksys components, but after reading the reviews here on the Microsoft system I went ahead and got it. Installation was very easy and it worked first time.Following the recommendations of some other users here, I went ahead and downloaded the updates for the base system during installation, but it installed without a hitch, and putting the notebook adapter on the laptop (a Dell Inspiron 7000 running Win98) was a snap. The Microsoft installation CD has you put the network information on a floppy, so you don't even need to write down or remember any network addresses; when you install the adapter on the notebook, it just takes that information off the floppy.I have a low frustration threshold and I'm not real comfortable with installing and configuring stuff like this, so I was a little worried, but it all went very smoothly, so a few days later I bought a USB adapter for my other, even older, desktop so my kids could access the DSL line while on it. It was just as easy and works just as well. I have to give this product the 5 star thumbs up.
very solid and quite inexpensive projector mount.wide range of movement to obtain perfect position of your projector
I am a student and this specific calculator was required for a business class. The calculator does what it needs to do, but compared to my TI 83 I hate it. Because this calculator should only one line at a time it is not as user friendly, and it is harder to find any mistake you might make.
This is a great finder sight. Installed on my Orion 8" Dob.Easy to align. Put any object in center ring, look through eyepiece,dead on center.So much easier to use than red dot finder. You see your target, not cover itup with dot.Buy it, you will love it to.
a novice user but it gets me out and picks up well for use on a 4 wheeler. (Trucker term for us non Big Rig drivers)
this mp3 player is the best it plays videos games every thing and the best thing about it is the price its only 150 dollers if u dont have this mp3 player u r weird.:-)
I am a complete music nut and I wanted something very light and small that I could carry enough music around to have a good variety. I also wanted it to have a voice recorder (for class lectures) and the FM radio which is built in. It had everything I wanted in a player.EASY TO USEAs opposed to the older MP3 versions the Swurv is compatible with Windows Media Player 10 so it's really easy to load music and sync with my playlists.BATTERY LIFEThe battery lasts for at least 12 hours on a single AAA battery which I think is pretty amazing.NEGATIVESThe headphones that come with the player are decent but not wonderful. I did invest in an inexpensive pair of Sony's from Best Buy and my Swurv is totally rockin now.
The case itself is a pretty good case for the price. However, the specifications are a bit wrong. Judging by what the case claims to fit and the fact that Case Logic's website says that the Dell Inspiron E1705 will fit, you would think that it would. However, the E1705 doesn't completely fit in the case like it's supposed to without considerable effort. If you have a widescreen 17" laptop, odds are it won't fit in this case easily. Lots of pockets though, so it's a good case other than the problem listed above.
Goods:Great sound. For music: almost indistinguishable from my Paradigms...for games: far better than any computer speaker and any other headphone under $150. Beautifully neutral and balanced sound. Fantastic isolation.Great price. Absolutely cannot be beat for under $150. (I like them better than my friend's Triports.)Others:You've probably read about the "others" already. I have a large cranial circumference (big head...most likely due to thick, dense skull bones...) anyway, there's plenty of adjustment to get them to fit my big melon. I fly so I'm used to having closed, tight headphones to block out noise. I'd say these are almost (85%) as comfortable as a pricey pair of Dick Clarks. I only notice the 280s after about an hour thirty to two hours and only then because my ears are a little warm.Conclusion:The 280s are definitely the "knee-in-the-curve" for price vs. performance. If you're looking for super thumping bass, look elsewhere. If you're looking for headphones that reproduce your music faithfully, while giving good isolation, look no furhter.
I have read a number of reviews that pretty much tell you to steer clear of TomTom and go for a Garmin. These reviews claim that the TomTom is buggy, slow to find a GPS signal, and gives incorrect driving instructions.I did not find this to be the case. This is my first GPS device, but I it seemed quick and the instructions it gave seemed reasonable. I Especially loved the simplicity of the interface and the clear indication of the current street name and next upcoming turn. The newer computer voices (you can choose from several) are actually remarkably lifelike, and I found that they correctly pronounced many of the tricky street names in my city. The device also has all kinds of customization options: screen color schemes, MP3 playback, custom graphics, additional voices, etc.A free update from the TomTom website added a massive collection of restaurant and store locations, as well as gas stations. These can be searched through like a phonebook, and the TomTom even connected to my bluetooth Nokia phone so that I could call stores - hands free - from the car using their interface!My only complaint is that the TomTom would not allow me to quickly transfer all of my GoogleMaps custom locations and routes. Most things have to be entered by hand. TomTom announced support for Google Maps, but the feature seems just plain broken. I can't get it to work.
Although I did not buy it from amazon, I feel this is the best place to review it. I bought this printer cheaper than it probably should have been. There was an easyrebate involved. So I was thrilled about that.When I got the box opened it took about 5 minutes to set it up. I installed the drivers and everything was up and running in no time. It was a real breeze. I have it set up via USB connection, so I cannot comment about its network capabilities. I did run a series of tests on its scanning however.There are a couple of different parameters to set for the scanner. There are the resolution and color settings. For resolution, obviously the higher the resolution, the finer the image. If you are scanning text however, it doesnt require very high resolution. I found all the text on my utility bills legible at 200dpi, just one setting above the lowest resolution. A 2 page document takes up roughly 200kb in grayscale mode when saved as a PDF. IT TOOK ABOUT 5 SECONDS TO SCAN A PAGE THROUGH THE DOCUMENT FEEDER.2 things surprised me when I scanned this document in the other color modes (true color, 24-bit color, black and white):1.) The file size remained about the same across all color modes.2.) The scanning time became much longer for the other color modes.There is an OCR program included with the software and it requires a resolution of 300dpi, which doesnt make a huge difference in file size or scanning time. But when the OCR program is finished and the document is saved in word format there is a HUGE difference. My 17 page lease took up a mere 285kB when converted to word format. You should only run the OCR programs on pages that are just text though. Running OCR on documents that contain alot of pictures or on poor copies can be problematic. For that just save the scan as a PDF and you'll be fine.In the first 3 hours of owning this beauty, I had scanned every important piece of paper in my apartment. I even scanned all of my notes for a current semester at an Ivy League university.I love this machine, and so will you.
This is one of the best things I've ever purchased on Amazon. It works amazingly well, makes everything sound 10 times better & arrived in perfect timing.
This is a necessity for macro photography. Works great on my Canon 7d.I don't consider it expensive, since I paid $1400 for the lens and $1700 or the camera I use it with. However, I could argue that Canon should just throw it in with the body. No harm. I love it.
This. printer/scanner/copier is the best one I have used so far, I had a Lexmark X83 but this is much better. Though the specifications are almost exact, when you actually have used both of them you find the quality of this HP PSC 750 is the better of the two. Th Hp Psc is a little bit smaller and saves space.
I got this because it fit on a ledge in my kitchen. The sound is better than I expected from a small unit. The speakers have a decent wire length so they can be spread apart for better sound. The remote, which I thought that I would never use, comes in handy for quickly switching channels when something you don't like comes on.The only complaint that I have is that the antenna can sometimes get in the way of the CD door openning.
At my job, it's been my responsibility to send tens of thousands of digital images overseas to our international clients. At this point, I believe I've bought about twenty-five of these things - mostly the 80gb, some 40gb, and a couple 60gb. (I haven't tried anything larger than the 80). I've plugged them into multiple PC's (using XP Professsional). The drives are always read right away and have never required any driver downloads. I've not experienced any errors in copying data to them. I've sent the drives to fifteen countries. No one has reported any problems. As I've been sending these to countries with different power inputs, it's been a great boon that the drives get power via the USB connection.Like I said - Made of Awesome.
Battery life in this unit is about as bad as you can get. It also doesn't communicate well with the receiver, even at distances as close as 5 feet, it would lose the signal. This was my second Microsoft keyboard set (different models) and both failed to impress. The only good thing I have to say about this is that even though I didn't buy this driectly from Microsoft, they accepted the return and issued a refund for the full price paid, including shipping. They even paid return shipping. I've since bought Logitech and haven't had any issues with either one.
While they are a little heavy, we have enjoyed them for both wildlife watching and astronomy. A tripod is very useful. They came well adjusted.
The main selling point of the ESP is its ability to back up and store photos from a flash card, and seems to be mainly marketed as a storage device for photographers. With that in mind, I should preface this review by saying that I really only use it as a portable media player, and don't have much to say about its other features.With a variety of "slicker" mp3 players on the market, this one may seem like an odd choice. It's size alone make it difficult to see how this could compete with an ipod. There's really one feature of this player that led me to choose it over other models, and it has to do with transferring files. Most mp3 players that come out today require special software to load anything to them, and rather than just importing everything manually, they have this rather annoying system of "synchronizing." The Wolverine needs nothing more than a driver, which my computer was able to install automatically. It shows up as an external hard drive, you drag and drop your files, and they show up on the player itself exactly as they would in say, windows explorer. A nice consequence of this is that unlike the ipod, the ESP can transfer files to and from any computer, without any kind of file protection.This may not be as important to some, but it was really the selling point for me - it's not easy to find players that are configured this way. There are a few notable inconveniences:Playlists have to be assembled manually, which means if you wanted to put your entire library on shuffle, you'd have to build a "play all" playlist. This is not particularly difficult, you can just put it together on your favorite media player and load it onto the ESP as an .m3u. Still, a lot of people will not want to go to the trouble.The image quality is superb, which is great for looking at still pictures. However, the video frame rate is rather choppy, which may be a problem for those who want to watch video from the ESP. If you can look past the frame rate, you can play videos through your TV via the included A/V cables. The internal mic has decent sound quality - about the same as your average built-in computer mic.It also comes with tetris, cleverly renamed "matrix."A note on durability: I had this player for about 10 months when the joystick started to come loose. About another 2 and it stopped working altogether. Bear in mind, I'm rather clumsy, and it's life probably could have been prolonged by dropping it a few less times. I was able to have it repaired by sending it back to the manufacturer. They didn't charge too much, but the service was SLOW. It took over a month to get it back. If you're planning on travelling a lot with this, definitely get the warranty for it.Generally, the ESP is a tradeoff of convenience for versatility. You can do almost anything you want with it, but it's more of a hassle. For me, it was worth it, but it probably won't be for everyone, and honestly, if a player came out that gave the user the kind of freedome I want and had a little more ease of use, I'd ditch this for it in a heartbeat.
I am supplying this unit to a maintenance team of fm radio in Malaysia. They are very satisfied with the quality and capabilities.
Just got this last week and so far it's great! Takes awesome pics fast. Great price and easy to use. Would highly recommend!
nike plush shoes are way overpriced and all because they take that little tab sensor. This eliminated the need for the shoes and now we can use it on our normal shoes everyday if we like.
I recently got a Vx and what a disappointment! It is not upgradable. The recharger is expensive if you want one at the office. There is no backup, so if the battery goes dead you lose all your data. It comes with bare bones software and the add-ons are expensive. I quickly used up the 8 MB of memory and now I have to discard this one and buy something that better suits my needs. Don't waste your money on this one. Other brands have more to offer.
I purchased this radio for my office at work. And it is just right. The sound is clear. It is loud enough. I get almost no static at all. And that's pretty good for a small portable radio. I am able to get all of the stations I want on both AM and FM. I've had mine for about 4 months now. It is a good solid radio for a reasonable price.
These are great quality cables. I use two of these with a Sharp 32" LCD 1080P TV. Blu-ray looks great and regular cable HDTV is good. No need to buy expensive cables - these work fine and are a great deal for the $$.
The Pacific Design case is a favorite of mine since it flips open easily and then stays shut by the use of a magnet sown into the fabric. It's very durable and I've had it for a few years. I recently did need to get this new one because the new addition to our household, a German Short-haired Pointer puppy, decided that the old case would be nice to chew on. ( The ipod wasn't damaged! ) Well, lesson learned and the new case is kept high out of her reach. I highly recommend this case!
This is a great product at a great price. I bought one of these for my laptop to add to the number of USB ports available. I liked it so much, I bought another for my desktop to simply make the ports more accessible. The supplied cord is plenty long to reach the desktop on the floor and then I simply Velcro'ed the Targus to my desk to make plugging and unplugging USB devices much more convenient. The Targus works right out of the box, no install required and it works on every computer I've tried -- no problems. I must confess, the blue LED's look pretty cool too!
This product is very cool. If you've ever been playing any multi-player games online you know how frustrating it is for the cheapo batteries to give up on you in the middle of a fragfest. Now when I see those flashing lights on my controller I just plug-in the cord and play. Plus if your like me and hate changing batteries on anything this is a must have. This will definitly pay for it's self whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore gamer. Highly Recommended.
I am always leery about paying extra for so-called extended warranty/protection plans for electronic goods, as for the most part, the products last longer than the time frame that is covered. However, I did relent to buying this because I had read the coverage was a worthy investment for those who use iPods a lot (i.e., like an everyday item or so). So soon after I bought a new iPod, I purchased the protection plan from Apple's website.Needless to say, I missed one little bit of fine print about exactly what is covered, or rather, what is NOT covered. As it turns out, I found that their LCD screen is not very hardy, and apparently, too expensive to replace or repair. I'm not referring to the early Nano models that got scratched easily; I had a 5G, 60 GB model. It worked like a charm for a couple months until I accidentally bumped into something while it was strapped to me. It wasn't even hit that hard. But I noticed the internal display was now cracked, making portions of the screen illegible. The next day, the screen was "dead," meaning while the backlight still worked, nothing was displayed on the screen. Of course, Apple refused to take care of that problem, so I blew $60 for a warranty that is totally useless. And I might as well consider the iPod a $400 loss as well, as it's impossible to use without a display. (As of now, I'm going to relegate this POS to one of those companies that buy broken iPods.)Apple's website gives a really good sales pitch about their protection plan, like you're getting world-class service and peace of mind. I received neither.
good tripod good price for small point & shoot cameraI use it occasionally on travel and easily put inside my luggage.
This ram is ECC.Check your pc first before buying to see what kind of ram you need.Did not work in my pc because mine used non-ECC ram.
Says what it does and does what it says, plain and simple. Despite some reviews claiming that inserting the drive was tough, I found it a breeze and this is the first HD/external enclosure setup I've ever assembled. Perhaps HDs are now more standard in size?It's MUCH faster than the Maxtor external I bought a few years ago. MUCH faster. It also didn't balk at my 800GB drive; larger drives often choke cheap enclosures that can't handle such capacities, I've heard. It's been extremely reliable, and I've had it for the better part of a year now. I think reliability with these products, aside from heat dissipation, is often more a judgment on the DRIVE'S quality than the enclosure's.I'd have given it a perfect 5 stars if it had only included an eSATA option for the price. Of course, I've been looking for that perfect trifecta of USB/firewire/eSATA, finding little of that and ridiculous prices so maybe that's asking too much. Go on, spend a few bucks more for an enclosure like this one that won't give you any grief or hidden surprises.
We've used Intex pools for the past few summers, but recently upgraded to the 18' when our old one ripped. I do not regret spending the extra money - the filter is better, and the size is awesome. I had it set up completely in one evening; the most work is actually in leveling off the land. If you're looking for a temporary pool that is sturdy and endures rough play with teenagers, this is it! When laid down on the ground after draining, it takes a while but folds up well for storage. Highly recommended!
Before you purchase this card, make sure that your camera supports the Write Acceleration Technology. I purchased Lexar's 40x 256MB card (with Write Acceleration) about a year ago for my Minolta DiMage 7Hi camera, and realized my camera did not support the new technology. The CF card still worked, but there was no increase in speed over other cards.I checked Lexar's website, and it said that my camera does not support the Write Acceleration technology. The link is here: http://www.lexar.com/digfilm/wa_cf.htmlCurrent (as of this review) cameras supporting WA technology:- All Kodak Professional cameras and pro camera backs, such as the DCS Pro Back 645, DCS Pro Back Plus, DCS 720x, DCS 760, DCS 760m and DCS 14n- Nikon D1x, D1h, D-100 (Requires camera firmware upgrade by Nikon. See Nikon's web page for more details) and D2h- Sanyo DSC-MZ3- Sigma SD-9- Sigma SD10- Pentax *ist D- Olympus E1Lexar USB Card Reader (included... note: this was with my 40x card. you may or may not experience the same issue.):- Works only with Lexar CF Cards. Attempted to use with SanDisk and Kingston CF Cards but did not work. Should not be a problem if you only use Lexar products. However, if you do, consider buying a separate card reader.For a full breakdown of how many pictures you can take with different card capacities, go to http://www.lexar.com/digfilm/capacity_chart.html
For a mid-priced meter, this is an excellent meter. Extraordinarily accurate, light weight and does what it's supposed to just as well as Kenko/ Minolta/ Sekonic.Gossen is one of the oldest names in the business and they have been doing it right for an eon. It's measurements are right on with my Gossen Digi-Spot and my Broncolor FCM2. This Digipro is just easier to bring on location.
I purchased this lens on a whim-- I saw a great deal I just couldn't pass up, and you know what? I'm happy with it.I shoot mainly landscapes with my 5DIII and I wanted a lens with a wide view that lacked the fisheye distortion-- and this lens does just that. Anyways, I'll just cut to the chase:1) Amazing colors and contrast. Straight out of the camera I was blown away with how vibrant it looked.2) Crazy wide field of view. Yes, it's hard to get your viewer to feel like they are there beside you, but this lens comes dang close.3) Some distortion. Honestly though, I click one box (for the lens profile) in Camera RAW and it's corrected. It's minimal to start with and, if it bugs you, easily fixed.4) Handles sun flare fairly well. that is, the sun still flares and you'll get sun spots (for a lack of a better term) on your image, but it does a surprisingly good job at maintaining the image contrast. I was surprised. Not amazed, but pleasantly surprised.5) Soft corners. If you're just browsing through photos, you won't notice it just because there is so much content, so much detail included in such a wide field of view. However, there is no denying it, the corners are soft wide open. The clean up a little bit as you stop down, but they are still soft if you're looking for it.Well, I'll leave it there. The lens is hefty and built like a rock. Except for the corners, this is a stellar lens.. although, really, if you've never found yourself checking out the corners of a picture before, why would you start now? Especially with the wide and detailed view this lens gives you.
This camera takes great videos and the photos look great. I'm probably most amazed at the underwater photos we took with it. The 6x Zoom is fantastic. I'm comparing it to my old Fuji 4700 (which I used to think was great, but it's now "old")
i was searching for something a little "wider" for my d80 and researched the tokina, the tamron, the sigma, and the nikon. couldn't really justify paying 2x more for nikon, and the tokina's good-to-drooling reviews made it an intriguing option.when it arrived a few days ago, it was impressive-looking, although i wish i would have gotten the usa model with the 3-year warranty for like a $50 difference. the good news is this thing is built very very solidly--it reminds me of a piece of samurai armor, with a very japanese/"eastern"-type feel to it. it's all black, with gold piping. it feels almost ancient, despite being a solid piece of tech with quality glass.the tokina is a samurai warrior of a lens, super rugged and very heavy due to its build quality. its eye pops out at you like a bug. it's not a cheapo lens at all--amazon's third parties have it for around $500, but it lists at $899--but a very good choice for the price if you don't feel like you have to have all-nikon everything (don't think they make underwear yet, sorry). it has a useful mf/af slide right where you need it. when you slide it to mf, the distance meters kick in on the second focus ring. that's a good thing, because this lens can sometimes hunt a bit, so you may find yourself switching on the fly.however, it's no ninja at f/4. this is not a quick lens at all, which probably wouldn't make it great for wide action shots. (for that, i went with the sigma 15mm fisheye which is still pretty wide at 22.5mm equivalent with the dx sensor.)it's not as useful a close up lens as i would have thought--go with the $100 50mm nikkor 1.8 prime if a portrait lens is what you're after--because the wide angle takes in everything and makes the subject look farther away. but, damn, it picks up stuff not visible to the naked eye. the bug eye gives excellent depth of field, and photos have a 3-d quality to them. you can get around the f/4 a bit because the large area of the glass lets in a lot of light, which makes it better at nighttime/low-light conditions than you might think, as long as your subjects aren't moving too fast.after i got it, i shot a historic victorian from a third floor balcony with no flash and iso 1600 that came out amazing. it picked up stuff i didn't see in the viewfinder, and lent it a nice soft hue picking up all the available light from around it. then i went and shot some sunsets of the bay area from lawrence hall of science that were awesome, postcard or poster quality. no retouching necessary. worked just as good with no flash as with in-camera flash; some non-flash shots came out better--just set auto iso and no worries.maybe not absolutely necessary for a casual point-and-shooter, unless landscapes are your thing, but for semi-pro to pro, it's a good addition to the kit for those times when the 18-70 or 28-80 isn't wide enough. you can work around the slowness by hitting burst, but interestingly the burst doesn't work with all settings.once it's in your kit, you'll find yourself seeking out opportunities to let this lens's abilities rise to the forefront--is it guiding you, or are you guiding it?the tokina wants you to take your time and compose a nice shot, not dash off a quick flick. so if you're planning on shooting people or live stage shots, though, you're gonna have to get pretty close (if you want them to be recognizable): set up 3-7 feet away, set the AF to "C", fire off a burst, and hope for the best. but for, say, a group of people in front of a landmark or monument, this lens is ideal dialed to 12mm with the infinity setting on mf. or you could do af and let the lens work for you.summary:wide enough for most dslr users (18mm equivalent)solid, tank-like build quality and "eastern" feel to it.great landscape lens. will make you seek out panaoramic shots.no noticeable focus problems except for the occasional hunt.excellent clarity and available-light shooting.great in low-light conditions w/ iso boosted and no flash.not that fast at f/4 so not great for action.lens hood makes it look like a godzilla monster, but needed probably in extra-sunny conditions becasue the lens is so freakin' huge, also you might want to dial down the exposure (-1.3 to -1.7 on the d80.)no case supplied; big and bulky in a bag, even w/out the hood, not great for a small bag if you want to fit anything else in it.also make sure you get ultra thin filters; other reviewers pointed to vignetting problems if you don't use them.would have been a 5 if it was a little faster and a little lighter, but not a purchase i'll regret. worth the money if you're serious about building a nice kit or are into landscaping, architecture, or real estate. could probably workfor weddings too as long as subjects are sitting or standing. not a great choice for sports photography, except maybe a team picture.
I was unable to find any useful information anywhere online to help me decide if the Audio Technica ATH-AD500s were anywhere near as good as the highly acclaimed and considerably more expensive ATH-AD700s. The specs (except for impedance) are comparable and these are discounted to within a few dollars of the cheaper ATH-AD300s. So I decided to take a chance. They are extremely comfortable, appear and feel durable, and sound great even with my low-power desktop stereo system. They are very large, open, over-the ear, with velour-covered cups, and they deliver a big, clear, spacious sound without overbearing bass. Plenty loud, I suspect they'd work with a portable, but because of their size you won't want to wear them on any outings.I'm still breaking them in, but so far I'm extremely pleased!May your decision be easier than mine was!
I've broken 3 of these, twice when I didn't notice, and my GPS was on the verge of falling out. All times in winter, so cold may be an issue. Still I don't know of any alternative. I love how the clip works.
Did not come with instructions so I have not been able to hook the item up. The lack of instructions should have been notated.
I can't really rate this item. I never recieved it. The tracking number said it was delivered but it didn't come to me. I recommend people to get insurance on their purchases or you will loose your money. It wasn't the company's fault, I think it was the mail man's fault or it was stolen.
Needed a DVI extender for an Apple 23" monitor. This one worked perfectly. No loss in resolution. Excellent construction and fast shipping (thanks Amazon Prime!)
Had this for a couple of years until it was lost on a recent trip. Served me very well, would have bought it again except it was no longer available. Instead got another Sony charger, one with a lcd display and refresh function-good product, but I would take this one over the newer charger anyday.
This is magic, I've cleaned my new P7000, all my slr lenses, a camcorder, my wife's point and shoot, it's addictive, it's so much easier and quicker than the little microfiber cloths or even Kim wipes which I used to swear by. only two problems now, finding all my microfiber wipes and figuring out what to do with them, and oh, DON'T TOUCH THE TIP. these use carbon black or some derivative, they work great on lenses, but if you touch your skin, clothes, your camera case, your kid, the pet, the curtains, set it on the table cloth, you will leave a black mark.In short, don't touch anything but the lens with the little pad, make a quilt with your old micro fiber clothes and buy one of these for all your camera bags.
A fantastic computer. It has everything you could want: one of the fastest CPUs on the market, plenty of DDR ram, big hard drive, USB 2.0 *and* Firewire. And it's so cheap! What could be wrong?Integrated Intel Extreme graphics. The extreme stands for "Extremely Pathetic." Okay, I'm being a little hard on poor Intel but while they make the best desktop CPUs out there, they are NOT a graphics company. Still, it isn't that bad (compares well with a Geforce2MX), but don't plan on using to run the latest games at their highest settings. The good news? This system has an AGP slot so you can add on a new graphics board with little effort and cost and then you will have a really great computer. I suggest looking at a ATI Radeon 8500 if you are on a budget, or a 9500 if you want a little more horse power. Both will run rings around any game out there. Nvidia GF4 Ti cards are great too just don't buy any Nvidia GF4 card with the words "MX" in the title. It means it is really an old Geforce2 or Geforce3 're-branded' to fool the unwary. That kind of marketing alone makes me avoid buying anything they make.
I researched many telescopes before I purchased this one, but I ended up buying this scope, because it was recommended for beginners and it is very portable. The equatorial mount is a little hard to use, but very practical when you are using high magnification and want to make small adjustments. This scope gets about as good light intake as 6 inch scopes and if you are wanting to get a bang for the buck and want something you can throw in the car and take something else with you, say you are going camping, I would get this scope. The view finder is a little hard to adjust, but very usable.
We bought the 30 GB version and we love it.- The screen is small but clear and sharp. Go to an Apple store and see it first to make sure you're cool with it.- The audio is excellent.- It is very stylish. The 30 GB version is thin and convenient and holds a lot.- It is very easy to use. iTunes is a breeze to use (we have a PC).- Chinese characters show up just fine in the iPod text.- We bought QuickTime Pro ($30) because it was the most convenient software I found for converting video to the iPod format. Videora Converter is free and useful for getting video into the H264 format, but I found I needed QuickTime Pro to get it to the final correct iPod format. The final conversion is very, very slow.- It comes with a reasonable case, but I'm hoping for an after-market case to hold it and the headphones. Ideally there would be one that would protect the screen and let you view it clearly. In general, we're just very careful.- It comes with a cable to hook to USB 2.0. Early USB version apparently may not supply enough power to recharge the iPod.- The Lithium Ion battery charges up to 80% really quickly (less than 3 hours from dead zero), and then trickle charges to 100%. The battery may be recharged at any time w/o risk of "memory" like a Nickel Cadmium battery.- Playing music, a full battery is supposed to last about 14 hours. Playing video it lasts a lot less. I would estimate about 3 to 4 hours on a full charge.- Replacing the battery currently means sending the entire iPod back to Apple and getting a new/refurbished one. See the Apple web site for details.- I saw a review about it hanging on the language selection screen right out of the box. Ours did, too, but I just followed the instructions on resetting it. No problems since.
Ok, so for $10 you're never going to do better than these. You won't ever feel this set on your head they're so lightweight, and the bass and clear tones coming out of it are amazing. The only issue here: I've gone through 3 of these sony models, and they only last a little over a year with moderate use with the left speaker cutting out permanently. Still, for $10 a year and a half, it's a great buy.
I love the memorex 30161010 vhs cleaner!It's fast easy and it works. This product is reliable like my old vhs machine.
This camera is great for people who perfer film over digital. I bought it for a photography class and liked it so much I use it everywhere. Its size is ideal for fitting into any pocket. It has exelent zoom. It winds your film automaticly when putting the film in, after taking each exposer and winds all the way back once you have taken the last picture. The flash and shutter can easily be ajusted. You are able to set it so the date and/or time will be printed on the negative. It includes a timer which can release the shutter 10 seconds after pushing the button. Great for vacations or any other occasion. Uses any kind of 35mm film.
This is my second Palm. I had the PalmIII XE before I purchased the PalmM505. I wanted the updated operating system, but I chose the M505 because I thought the screen would be easier to see than the monochrome screen, since the color screens appeared cleared. Yet for all the price, the screen on the M505 is not clear, even with the &quot;front light&quot; on. It is not as clear as the Palm IIIC. Palm is aware of this problem, yet they continue to advertise that it has &quot;brilliant color&quot;. Everything else about the M505 is great, but if you don't want to be disapointed in the screen, buy the monochrome or black and white one (M500).
I used this inverter several times and it was fine. Then I accidentally hooked it to the battery in reverse polarity. Yes, I know this was dumb, but mistakes happen.Here is what the manual says for diagnosing problems:"The AC load will not operate. Digital display is off."Possible Cause: "The inverter has been connected with reverse DC input polarity."Solution: "Check connection to battery. The inverter has likely been damaged and needs to be repaired. Have the unit repaired (not covered under warranty)."Seriously? There is no need for the unit to blow itself up because it was hooked up wrong, that is what voltage protection circuitry is for. Xantrex obviously knows this will be a problem and yet haven't designed for it.As I said, the unit worked fine until I misread the battery connections...
This review compares my experience over hundreds of burns using "high-speed" (8x or 10x) Double Layer media by Memorex, Maxell and Verbatim.DEFECT RATE. Coaster production:Maxell: 1 - 2.5%Memorex: 1.5 - 4%Verbatim: 0.5 - 1.5%SPEED. Cruising burn speed:Maxell: 8xMemorex: 10xVerbatim: 12xDURABILITY. Significant degradation or total unplayability one year after successful initial burn:Maxell: (inadequate sample)Memorex: 5-7%Verbatim: 1.5-3%COST. As of this writing, here are unit prices for the 25-30pk spindles:Memorex: 0.76Maxell: 0.99 (+30%)Verbatim: 1.13 (+49%)SUMMARY. Based on my priorities, Verbatim wins hands-down.
I used my big disk for several months and then it started slowly deteriorating and losing chunks of data. Huge waste of money. Huge waste of time. Huge loss of data.
This is a great buy for all your Micro SD needs. I bought this for my Verizon LG VX8300 cell phone and it works great, after some minor adjustments. If you are looking for this for your VX8300 (i don't know about the other brands) you will have to go to your nearest verizon wireless store and have your phone upgraded to firmware v03, don't worry, it is a free upgrade. If you don't do this then your phone will only be able to read 1GB of this 2GB card. Once it is upgraded the phone will read all 2GB, which has meant for me over 280 full songs(turning your cell phone into an IPod Nano) along with some pix and flix and I still have about 1/2 a gig left.
At first, I didn't recognize it as the product I bought, but I opened it up and everything was in there. It worked great and I was happy with it.
I was very pleased and satisfied with the results of ordering this flash unit from this supplier. He was prompt in shipping the product, and I received the product brand new in a box in perfect working order. I was happy to be able to get this flash unit because Minolta quit making camera equipment over a year ago. New Minolta camera products have become scarce yet this supplier had it in stock and shipped it to me without delay. This supplier has proven to me that he is very reliable.
I bought a pair of these a few years ago based on their popularity and stellar reviews, and I wasn't disappointed. I bought a second pair to keep handy in my basement with my home theater system for when it's late and I don't want to wake up my wife while watching a loud movie. These are very comfortable to wear (as opposed to earbuds, which I can't stand and are generally weak on sound), and I haven't owned or used a pair of headphones that sound as good as these, including some $100 closed-ear models. The sound is clear, with the right balance of bass and treble. A lot of headphones do not have enough bass, or if they do, the overall sound is muffled. These find the right balance, and sound great for music or movies. And at this price, I doubt you could beat it.
I purchased the Lenmar DLC5L as a non-OEM battery for my Canon SD870 IS camera. When it arrived I placed it in my Canon charger and it showed a full charge. Well, ok, I thought, they charged it for me! I then placed it in my camera, but the camera wouldn't turn on. The original Canon battery works just fine in the charger and camera. I tried contacting Lenmar, but there was no answer and I received no return e-mail from the website. So I'm out $10 and hope other folks can learn from this as well. Save yourself the time, money, and headache and stay clear of Lenmar!
I got one of these since it was mac compatible with 3rd party drivers (check out macam). It worked on the mac, but had horrible picture quality on both mac and PC. It's just a cheap older-generation device with very grainy and washed out low-light performance.I bought an Philips SPC900NC for the mac, much better due to the CCD (instead of the CMOS sensor in the Creative webcam).I've tried to contact Creative for a few support requests, even about using this on a normal PC. They're very unresponsive and unhelpful, and the drivers are sometimes buggy (need a reboot to get the cam to work when it was working fine before). I'll be buying a different company's product next time, simply due to support.
I like Sony MD Walkman(R) Case very much. My MD player fits in it very nicely and it's chic black look is very appealing.
I've had my Mobiblu for about 6 months and it works great. I did have a problem, like I noticed in some of the other reviews, with songs not playing. I tried sending an email to the company, but I never got a response. Finally after trying several things, like recopying songs back on to it and reformatting - I finally read where it says you can only have 50 folders including subfolders. While I only had 20-something folders, each of those folders had a separate sub-folder for each artist CD. To solve the problem, for artists that had several songs I gave them their own folder, but I made sure I didn't have separate folders for each CD for the same artist. For artists that I only had 1 or 2 songs for, I put in a common Various Artists folder. I now have the same 20-something folders, but no sub-folders and every song now plays.I use it a lot around the house and at the gym. It does bounce when running, but I just put inside my shirt and I don't have a problem. I picked it because it was small and attractive and easy to use and I'm still happy with it.
i bought two of these for the car charger, neither work correctly and the whole thing is low quality, a waste of time and money.
I was looking for a CD disc that could handle a large amount of data. They don't seem to be available. I bought this one in error; it fits a different kind of player. I can't use it.
Yes, the picture is beautiful. However, my t.v. lost its picture after less than one year of use - and this was a replacement for the first one I bought, which lost its picture after 2 weeks. I will not repair it because that would cost me more than the t.v. did, but I am never again buying another Panasonic t.v. Panasonic and Best Buy had the same thing to say: "You should have bought the extended warranty." "So sorry." I think it's outrageous that this $500 t.v. should last less than one year. It comforts me that I am not alone. Please read the reviews and don't buy this piece of garbage.
I've had this camera for almost a year now, and it's the first movie camera of any kind I've ever used. I have a digital still camera (an olympus 2100cz) so I'm not a neophyte.I'm finding it easy to use. I use to film my wifes speaking engagements. So i've used this camera in a small room with only 5 or 6 people in it, or in very large auditorium with 200 or so people in it. It worked beautifully. The remote helps a lot when using a tripod. It does an especially nice job picking up audio even at distance.I had to get a special cable to do transfers to my Macintosh, but once on the mac everything gets really easy.I guess it doesnt have all the bells and whistles of the more expensive cameras, but if you look over the stats in the discription above, you should be able to figure out this one is for you.
I recently bought a Nikon D90 with a spendy AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G zoom. My purpose was to take quality hockey pictures of my son. The spendy 18-200mm lens was a disaster for indoor hockey photos. Purchasing a zoom that could handle the light meant big bucks and carrying a lot of weight. So I ordered this 85mm 1.8D lens and couldn't be happier. It handles the light well and gives me stunningly sharp photos. I use the auto function on the lens for calculating the F-Stop (turn dial to red 16, move lever to red dot).Keep in mind you won't get those sharp hockey photos by using the auto settings on the camera. I used a fixed shutter speed of 1/400, auto ISO, auto white balance, spot metering, single point area, wide focusing, AF-C and +1 exposure compensation. So there you now know all the secrets to taking great hockey photos without spending a fortune.The only small con I can think of with this lens is that the auto-focus could be a touch faster. Before ordering I had looked at the Nikon 1.46 AF-S 85mm lens, but at $1800 I didn't look too long.Sure, the lens won't let you zoom in for close-up head shots, but a good photo editor can do wonders.
How sickening. I wanted a cable to go with the upconverting DVD player I purchased after getting my HD TV, but I didn't want to pay the same again as the cost of the DVD player at Best Buy, so I decided to give this a shot. At a dollar and eighty nine cents each I got two for less than ten bucks including delivery.Well, the damned thing works just as well as the fifty or sixty dollar cable from the big retailer. That's one I wish I had known in advance. But then, when you just picked up a big old high definition TV, you're not likely to wait around for Amazon to deliver unless you really planned in advance, are you?
this toy came quickly. allthough it was used, it came with batteries. my grandson could play with it right away.
I was amazed to find these at this price, so I bought a couple extra. I would not have expected a brand name even at twice the price. They do work well. Some people are complaining about a loose fit. For me, I found that they can pull out easily, but they don't 'fall' out of my products. They still have a bit of a snap going in. But, if you plug in one end and put tension on the other by tugging, they can pull out.But, For me they work great and look exactly like the image.
I had two other SD readers (very cheap ones) that I couldn't get to work on my new Mac Book Air 11 inch, which does not have a SD card slot. So it was important that I got one that did work. Eventually a "genius" at the Mac store was was to get one of my cheap ones to work so I could load pictures, but I knew I needed a better one. This does the job perfectly and the cap stores on the device while you are using it.
I purchased an eMac for my daughter several months ago -June, 2003,-before the latest model came out and the price dropped--which makes the eMac an even better value than before. It is an all-in-one machine that is simple to set up and install, with a fast G4 processor. It does need more RAM if you can afford it: at least 256, preferably 512 if you want to run Photoshop or some of the heavy duty graphics applications. For school use, it is plenty powerful enough, and many online stores offer free printers with your purchase as well as RAM upgrades for a minimal fee. OS X is very stable, and versatile, and rarely does a virus come along that bothers your machine. If you MUST have Windows, purchase Windows XP for Mac through Microsoft, and you can do just about anything with your eMac. Happy computing!
One of the best $10 investments I've made. Use it constantly, keep it in my laptop bag. Use it in the office, at conferences, in the car with an AC/DC converter. Don't know how I made do without it before.
Don't buy this product if you do anything other than surf the net. It can't handle anything complicated. For example, telnet/SSH and accessing an IMAP mail server. Such connections freeze up if they are left idle formore than a minute or so.I found this out after much finger pointing between Comcast and Linksys and countless hours on the phone with inept customer service agents. Linksys finally admitted that the product is indeed defective in this regard and that there is no known solution.
Works perfectly, has a standard LED light letting you know it's getting power. My only gripe is the length -- it sticks pretty far out of the car socket. Granted, the size is clearly listed on the product page, so it's more my own fault that I didn't just grab a ruler first, I simply didn't think of it. I was surprised, I suppose, because the size I had imagined from the image was not what it turned out to be. Still, happy with the product.
I buy these for work because they are sturdy and very reliable. So reliable, I bought six of teh 8-outlet units for a computer cluster. This 4-outlet model I bought for home.
Worked as expected and I'm happy with my purchase. One point to note is that it is not compatible for charging with the iPod touch. My purchase came quickly and I definitely have no complaints.
I have a Dell laptop and the sound that comes out of it is just horrid! So, after seeing this product on Tech TV I decided to try it out, and wow did it make a huge difference! Before this product, my sound was muffled and the highs weren't sharp and the lows were mushy. Now after simply plugging it in, I have superb, clear highs and deep, full bass. It even eliminated the hiss and buzz in the background! I can't express enough the value of this product! Buy it, you won't regret it!
Good for the value, lasts longer that the last brand I purchased. I would purchase this brand again when needed.
i shoot quite a bit of video, and i really like not having to use tape... you can get a cheap hard drive-based digital wallet with an sd slot to copy the av100 sd card contents into while you are shooting with a second sd card... no need to ever have more than two sd cards, and you can shoot all day without having to unload the digital wallet.do not use the software that came with the av100, instead, at the end of the shoot, just plug the digital wallet into your pc via the usb cable, where it appears as just another hard drive... copy the .mod files onto your local hard drive, and rename them as .mpg's... there is nothing to convert, and you can burn the .mpg's directly to dvd.the av100 is a bit difficult to handle because of the small size, and no tripod mount hole, but surprisingly, it has options for manual controls, and it even has digital image stabilization... along with the mpeg2 recording, you can't get all those features in any other camera on the market today.improvements i'd like to see would include a bigger ccd pickup, this isn't a camera you get for shooting stills or for shooting video in low light... it's built to serve as a video camera, get a cheap digital still camera if still shots is what you want... the current crop of these types of cameras proves that trying to combine both video and still functions into one camera will result in too many compromises of either one or both functions.
This mouse is just what I needed for my netbook. It is small enough to pack away for travel, the cord wraps around the sides/base of the mouse and the USB plug snaps onto the bottom of the mouse so it stays put for storage. Originally I wanted a wireless, but with a netbook, I don't really see the need and extra cost. This works just fine.
I was pleased that the printer worked right away after installing the software. The print quality was quite good also. I previously ordered the Planon printer which worked ok from my BlackBerry (though only for email and photos but not web pages) but I was never able to get it to print from my laptop so I just returned it.
It seems to work fine with 2000, but when I hooked it up to a computer with XP the connection keeps droppping. I thank the hardware is fine and once they get the bugs out of the software it will be a good unit.
I purchased the cable for hooking up my laptop to my TV - works perfect. I can watch Netflix, YouTube or a DVD when traveling.
This was a great add on for my older Kodak digital camera,so far it's givin great results for my use.A bargin price for this equipment,I soon hope to find the telephoto lens to complete my accessories for this camera.500 sport
I also bought this at Long's, but mine was a going out of business sale in WA state. I finally took the time to set it up, and it works quite well and is a great addition to my set-up!
at First My husband and I loved this humidifier. it worked great. wasn't to loud. our son liked the white noise. it would put him right to sleep. but after a few weeks. it seems to actually suck the humidity out of the room. i am going back to babies r us and i am going to return it today. it is w\very dangerous with my sons and mine asthma. i have never felt so dry in my life. and we are in the middle of a humid summer. i will not buy any more vicks products ever again.ps. i wouldn't even give it the one star that i am forced to give it.
This item screws onto the lens for mounting the Cokin Series P filter system. Way cheaper than buying filters for each lens
Easy to set up and use. More audio control would be nice. All in all, worth the money.
2 Port USB Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter Dual Plug for iPod MP3 Players Charger - Color White2 Port USB Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter Dual Plug for iPod MP3 Players Charger - Color WhiteTHIS ADAPTER WONT WORK AT THE FIRST TIME I PLUGIN TO MY CAR! AND I TRY TO RETURN IT TO UPSBUT THEY DONT ACCEPT IT!I FILE A CLAIM AS SOON AS I RECIVE AND TRY IT BECAUSE OF THE UNIT IS NOT WORKING!SO UNTIL NOW I DONT KNOW IF WHAT THEY WANT ME TO DO!!! 0% SATISFACTION!THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE A PROBLEM TO AMAZON! SO HOPEFULLY NO MORE NEXT TIME!2 Port USB Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter Dual Plug for iPod MP3 Players Charger - Color White
I want to start of by saying that these are not the best noise canceling headphone out there but they are the best for their price. I am on my second set (broke the first) and I have to say their ability to cancel noise is great. Some people complain that they don't work but I think it is because those people don't understand how noise canceling headphones work. You can't rely on the headphones alone, you have to actually play music to block everything out.These head phones take a single AA battery with a switch to open the door. The noise canceling works by switch. My Only compliant is that they are not that comfortable to wear for extended periods of time but I'm sure that is because I have very large ears.
I own a PS3 so I've been shopping around for a package that's ideal for a small bedroom but capable of producing solid sound. I opened the box and all components were packed neatly and securely. Set up and instructions were simple. When I fired it up I began listening to FM stations. They were grainy at first. But after moving the antenna, I was able to get a better signal. At the time, my main concern was that all speakers worked and they did after performing a test tone.Now came the real test, I hooked my PS3 via composite (red and white) cables to the unit and popped in COD3. The feeling of being in a war was certainly present with this system. The subwoofer produced a clear but powerful rumble for explosions and voices, gunshots and the soundtrack sounded very clear. I ordered a digital optical cable to connect the PS3 to the unit. Hopefully that will produce a better effect than composite. To tell you the truth I've never really heard anything in Dolby Digital before so it will be interesting.I would recommend this system.
There is nothing to add to the previous reviews. I just needed to get my vote in. For $500.00 you get a player that will not only give the best picture your TV is capable of with HD-DVDs but, will give your collection of standard DVDs a facelift. I have used various deinterlacers and scalers in the past, to improve the picture with DVDs, but the HD-A1 does a great job right out of the box.When I first got the HD-A1 the HDMI connection would not work with the Samsung DLP Tv in my family room so I had to use the component connections. Within three weeks Toshiba updated the firmware and corrected the problem. This update was done online through a internet port built into the HD-A1.While the HD-A1 is not perfect, it is still an excelent product and a real bargain. Toshibas' efforts to improve the player with updates just makes it better.
This is a great laptop. I have a two year old desk top hp and since I got the sony laptop I do not use my hp desktop which I always hated.I really had purchased my laptop just for my business when I am at the hosital at work or on the road, however I am using it a lot at home.My sister told me to buy this product. She got a cheaper computer and she is a computer geek however she is a cheapo.I am not a computer geek and I am glad that I listen to her.I am loving it and spending hours on it and learning every detail on it.Buy it and you will enjoy.I have had the laptop for a month and very happy.I bought it from Best Buy for $802.00 on sale and that includes taxes. I feel that I got a great deal.
Sent this case to my boyfriend deployed overseas. The case is sturdy and keeps dust out with the clear screen cover. Belt clip is kind of so-so, but, overall a great product.
Pros: Its a very sturdy case, lightweight, and has a high capacity.Cons: Didn't come with handle. It doesn't really matter to me, anyway.All in all, this case is recommended if you have loose discs or don't care for CD/DVD cases.
This product offers great protection for the nano. I don't have to worry about dropping it, scratching it, etc. I use it in the gym and it performs nicely.
These are great for the price!I read a few professional reviews and these binoculars were best for the money when I bought them two years ago. They outperform everything in their price range, but come in a far second to binoculars that are three and five times the price (Fujinon FMT-SX 10x50 and Nikon SE 10x42). You get what you pay for, but in this case you get a lot.I'm very happy with mine, but they do require a stable mount for star viewing. They also have a limited focal range, so I must use my eyeglasses.Terrestrial viewing is outstanding, but these are relatively heavy at 2.1 lbs, and they have a fairly small field of view. I find a very light and old pair of 6x30 Alpin Lux more comfortable for wildlife viewing without a tripod.
I am 100% satisfied with this product and have no reason to try another.If you have ever tried to get your coated lenses (eye glasses, cameral lenses, lens filters etc)clean but failed. This is the solution for you.For my anti reflective coated eyeglasses I would get very upset with trying to get them cleaned withoug smudging. No matter what I tried I could rarely get them clean.But then came Formula MC. It never fails to impress me. It makes cleaning lenses a no brainer.Basically I treat the process just like waxing a car. Just drip some onto a micro fibre lens cleaning cloth and rub it on both sides of the lens in a circular motion and let dry.. only takes like 30 sec. Then buff out (again in circular motions)using a clean and dry area of the cloth. DONE! PERFECT EVERY TIME! Could not possibly get any cleaner.Try it you will love it!!! Have a lot left still but am ordering 2 more bottles in case I can't find it again for some reason!!
I'm a videophile, I have well over 1000 original Hollywood movies as well as home made footage and video that I shot professionally. So I bought a couple machines last year to do the onerous task of transferring video to DVD. This is no fun if you have a lot of material.The Panasonics have a significantly better video player than the others. This is highly important, especially if your original is less than ideal.I did have a machine quit but I was about done and it was bought as 'remanufactured' so I don't know its history.The Panasonic is quite a bit better than the Samsung and the GO Video machines I used previously.
I bought this machine hastily to replace my Bell South which only lived a short life. This machine was a waste of money. About once every 2 weeks it randomly displays a &quot;F&quot; for full, even if there were no messages on it, which requires you to pull the battery and power supply to reset the machine. The battery backup doesn't work (the machine resets itself when the power goes out, erasing the messages, even with a brand-new battery). Wait, did I just contradict myself? NO, the battery will not save the messages if the power goes out, but you still have to unplug it to reset the machine when it crashes.To top it off, the sound quality is awful; people who speak softly cannot be understood at all. I typically don't think highly of GE products, and this one is no exception. My next machine will be from a different company.
Product works great and with a 10ft cord you have lots mobility around your computer . $ for $ you won't get a better headphone.
Amazon just lost my long review, so I'm making this one short.I did not have any of the difficulties mentioned by other users: the I have been using the same rechargeable batteries for two months with no recharge, and I can wake the keyboard by pushing the space bar once. As an added bonus: I am writing this review on my iBook using the wireless keyboard, although I bought this for my PC, I just tried plugging it in to the Mac and it works great, the windows key acts like the apple key for commands. Hightly recommended for all users.Pros:Incredible rangeGood battery lifeWorks with OSX (on iBook g4 w/Tiger)LightweightCons:Trackpad can be jumpyLeft directional arrow sticks
I researched a very long time before making my decision to purchase this camcorder. I have no regrets. The image quality is so real you "almost" feel like you're there in the scene as a spectator.The only caveat (minor) is the IS isn't as good as it should be. This is the only reason it's not a 5* review.
When I bought this one i alreadt had one just like it at home. The printer was fine I just couldn't get the printer heads to work right
good deal, a little bit &#34;used&#34; in appearance but worth the money. I just installed the cartridge so i am not sure about life expectancy yet
If you need a way to connect a lot of cords to one hub, this is a good way to go. The price is right. My only concern (and it may just be the nature of these devices) is that it seems to get warm to the touch. I leave it connected to my computer all the time - even when there are no Input/Output cords attached to it. I do not know if that is the correct way to do things but so far it appears to be doing what it was designed to do.
This was the max strip my PC was built to handle. Purchased 2 of them, plug and play, no problems what-so-ever!
I find this tom-tom gps is the right size to be easy to use and view. Thesmaller gps are difficult for adults to click on. I have used several times while navigating through Houston and found it worth the price.
A very basic tool to review & store images in the field when you don't have access to a laptop (or don't want to carry one). Downloading pictures is easy and quick. Transferring them to my desktop is a snap. Large viewing screen is a plus. I have not and don't plan to use the recording feature. I needed a compact unit to load my 4 gig cards to so I could reuse them during my shoots and it works perfectly for that reason.
This is a great way to connect old Apple printers to ethernet.The unit comes with the iPrint adapter, a power supply, 10Base-T Straight-through cable. 10Base-T Crossover cable, and a localTalk cable. I used the unit to connect my PowerBook to an old but very reliable Apple Laser Writer. Set up is quick and easy. Works great!!
I'm using three different sets of these to extend the capabilities of Xbox 360 and PS3 controllers as well as a wireless keyboard dongle and they work perfectly. I'm able to plug in wired controllers in other rooms and game on both platforms.I have runs as long as 95 feet on two sets and the signal works fine. You're not going to get multi-Mbps speeds and you shouldn't expect it. But for perfectly good USB 1.1 needs they work great.I've tried another more expensive brand and they don't work as well.
This was my first use of a webcam. I am satisfied with the Quality of the Picture , but sound linkup needs help. Sort of like watching a movie recorded in Chinese and played back with an English overlay.
I've got a Jornada 548 and a Handspring Visor and recently got the Palm m505. It is by far the best handheld computer I've used. The color screen is not quite bright enough indoors unless the backlight is turned on. Outside the screen is much better than the handspring. The color screen is not needed unless you've got color images you need to store.The Palm 4.0 OS is a slight improvement over the other Palm OS versions. It is a well designed product, compact and functional.
We got our TV that we needed when ours died. This was the perfect size for what we needed, it came quickly, and the price was right. Would do business again.
WARNING: Double-check the shoulder strap before you carry any significant weight. Mine comes undone constantly and have had near disastrous results.----------------------------------I was debating between a Small, Medium and Large size and opted for the Large because it was only a few dollars more. I figure it would be better to have more room than not enough.What I was carrying:- Canon Rebel XS w/ Battery Grip (Digital)- Canon Elan 7NE (Film)- Canon 18-55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6 IS- Canon 50mm EF f/1.8- Canon 70-200mm EF f/4 L- Sigma 30mm f/1.4- Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5- Tripod- Filters- Cables- Windbreaker jacketWhat I'm currently carrying: (This is probably twice as heavy as my previous setup)- Canon 5D Mark II w/ BG-E6 Grip- Canon 24-105 f/4 L- Canon 50mm f/1.4- Canon Speedlite 580EX II- 2x Western Digital External HDDs- Tripod- Memory cards- Filters- Cables- BooksFor the price, this can't be beat. Just remember, you get what you pay for.
This is a great Printer and very easy to use. I purchased it primarily for the Fax Machine, but will also use it for it's printer function as well.
These anti-static bags were just what I needed when transporting a bunch of electronics components nestled between clothes. They kept all of my equipment in great condition. They do not have any kind of seal, so you might want to pick up some Binder Clips or something. Great product!
Didn't last long at all. Went scratchy first, then eventually stopped working. Don't recommend. I used it with Panasonic phones which are great. But need a different headset.
My drive failed after 7 weeks of pretty heavy use. It sounded like the actuator arm was broken(heavy clicking with complete drive failure upon bootup). There had been no major shocks or injuries to the laptop that contained the drive and no other plausible explanation for the failure. I'm now on #2 and I hope that my first experience was just a fluke. However, I'm forced to give only 2 stars based on my 2 month experience with the drive so far.I will say that other than the drive failure, the performance has been very good. There's some mild clicking that can be heard from the hard drive when in use, but its fairly mild when compared to other 2.5 internals.
Great porduct. Good quality connectors and thick gauge wireing for great sounds quality. I would recommend this product for any applicatin.
We were able to fit two slr cameras, a nikon d40 and a larger bodied pentax slr. The two extra lenses we have and some filters. It has all the features of the $80 backpacks for quite a lot less a pricetag. It's a little smaller then those more expensive backpacks, but not enough to make a difference.
UPDATE:I am changing my rating from 1 to 5 stars. The US importer contacted me, saying he would cover all the repair costs and apologized for the parent company not responding to my email. He also said the manufacturer is now using revised circuitry that addresses the problem I was having.In terms of sound quality, this radio totally kills a Tivoli. It has the musicality that only tubes can produce, without adding artificial warmth or boomy bass. Reception is excellent (with the addition of a C. Crane FM Reflect Antenna). Aesthetically, the warm glow of the dial is quite charming. The only minor flaw I can see is that the small inner white circle on the tuning dial looks unfinished. Half of a green bead glued over it would look cool.- - - - - - - - - - - -From 6moons, an audiophile review website:Postscript: On April 2 2011 "Based on John's review I purchased a mono and stereo version. Got a good deal on two new ones off eBay from a dealer's close-out. It turns out they're a piece of ****. Both burned out after a couple months. Just got the stereo version repaired. After 6 hours--it was a pain in the ass to disassemble and diagnose--and $150 later the repairman said it came with EL84s. The tubes overheated and burned out, taking out some resistors with them. I was told the EL84s are not designed to work with those circuits. He replaced them with 6H15 tubes. Probably the same reason my mono version burned out. Please revise your review to warn people against buying this radio! I can't really blame John Potis since he didn't test it long enough for it to fail."I emailed the Chinese manufacturer about the matter but they did not respond.
False advertising. This is not an add on for the AT&T DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone. Amazon included this item in their e-mail that "Recommended add-ons for your AT&T DECT 6.0 White/Grey Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone (EL51209)". That particular phone does not have a headset input. I don't appreciate misleading advertising.
I tested this GPS on a 1500 mile from Florida to New England. The unit is well designed with a bright, auto dimming screen, an external volume control, and a cleverly designed suction mount. The interface is intuitive and easy to use. Now the bad news - the unit "locked up" on me in heavy traffic in an unfamiliar city. Not good. My previous GPS ( a megellan) was also prone to lock ups. These products should be more reliable at this point in their development. The unit developes some strange routings, for example, directing me to my house in a very roundabout way. I also found the map database to be out of date. A nearby shopping mall built two years age was a mystery to the GPS. I called Harman Kardon and was told that there was no plan yet to issue a map update. Finally, there is no documentation available, and the HK website is a complete waste of time. I ditched Magellan because of terrible customer service, and I guess I expected better from a quality company like Harman Kardon.
NEVER BUY THIS PRODUCT. DON'T TRUST THEIR WARRANTY.I bought Monster Power Center (HTS 5100 MKII) two tears ago. I June 2012 it blew up everything connected to it (HD TV, Denon receiver, Sony BluRay Player and Verizon Fios Box) and the the power center also died. In my house everything connected to the wall power outlets was safe. So it was not a power surge in the main line. But the malfunction of the faulty surge protector damaged all equipments connected to it. As Monster requested, I got all damaged equipments checked by certified technicians and submitted the reports with the claim forms. All reports indicated that the damage was due to a power surge. Monster denied my claim without giving any proper reason. The reason they gave me was "As the connected equipment warranty is conditioned on the PowerCenter failing from 'a Product Defect that causes Connected Equipment Damage despite Adequate Use', we have determined that this claim is not valid."The reason they gave was completely incorrect. The total damage is almost worth $5200. I paid close to $400 for testing and reports from technicians and shipping the equipments to them. Only the surge protector and the equipments connected to it were damaged in the whole house. Which proved that the reason they gave is a complete lie. Now I am exploring legel options against them. It will cost me more. But I don't want to give up.NEVER BUY THIS PRODUCT. DON'T TRUST THEIR WARRANTY.
The Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver performs as adverstised. The connections and setup are very simple for anyone familiar with the basic requirements of hooking up the many components found in today's home theaters. For those who are bewildered by the myraid connections and switches found on the rear end of a modern A/V component, the owner's manual is of little help. While the needed info is all there, there is no "1-2-3"-type quick start guide. Grandma and Grandpa may need to call some tech-savvy neighborhood kid for an assist.I also wondered why they included two pairs of L/R audio outputs, but only one antenna-in connection. I mean, anyone using the L/R audio outs would typically only be using a TV that accepts such basic inputs, or a stereo receiver. However, since the unit accepts both off-air antenna and cable tv inputs, having only one antenna input makes no sense. I'll need to get a quality splitter so that I'm not constantly having to manually plug/unplug the input cable as I switch between off-air and cable sources.Insofar as picking up broadcast HDTV signals, it's no problema for me using the very basicRCA ANT121 Indoor Antenna. There are only a few stations within range of me, and the unit quickly found them. With a larger outdoor antenna I would undoubtedly also be able to grab the signals from the two stations whose towers are on the other side of the island from me, NBC and PBS. So, I get a total of 6 broadcast stations. The HDTV quality is outstanding. The David Letterman Show on CBS, for example, was flawless.But, what was I to do to satisfy my need for NBC and PBS? Enter my uber-basic cable connection (no box, just the naked cable running into my house).I plugged it into the unit and scanned for channels. As the manual notes on pg. 13:"The Set-Top Box can receive DTV signals in the event that a local cable provider is passing 8VSB and QAM through on their system. (8VSB is the RF modulation format utilized to transmit digital bits over the airwaves to the home consumer. QAM conveys data by modulating the amplitude of two carrier waves.)"Bottom line: Yours truly was able to watch the Olympics on NBC in gorgeous HD with myPanasonic PT-AE900U Home Theater Projectoron my106 16X9 Model B High Contrast Manual Pull Down Screen. I also grabbed PBS-HD. Of course, as the unit scanned my cable, it also picked up several hundred other channels, only about 30 of which had viewable signals. So, I had to go through each channel individually to determine which ones had actual viewable content (the others indicating "Scrambled or Weak Signal"). While this was a pain and took me a couple hours to compile a list of what each channel was, in the end I was able to get about thirty channels of non-scrambled content. Of these, there are only a few that will make their way to my "Favorite Channels" list. The hundreds of channels that it picked up that are not actually useable will need to be deleted -- one by one. Ugh.In the end, between the channels that I could pick up over the air and those that hide within my cable, I was able to cover all of the network (FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC and PBS) HD programming, plus a number of basic cable channels (TBS, ESPN, Disney, etc.) -- all for F-R-E-E (minus the cost of the box and antenna). Given that my cable company would charge me around $100/mo to get the same programming using their cable box, the upfront costs will quickly be offset.Now that's entertainment!
Can we get a little positive in here?Yes, you get what you pay for. If you go into this camera expecting to get the same thing you'd get from a professional camera, you'll be disappointed. However, if you go into this camera thinking that you'll be able to take some decent pictures and video for a reasonable price, you'll be delighted.This camera is STURDY. I've had this camera for over eight months now. I've dropped it, I've gotten it wet, I've had it juggle around in a purse--and it still works great. I'd like to see how the more expensive models hold up.This camera has decent battery life. I've seen and heard others complain about the battery life. Luckily, there are these things called "settings" which can adjust megapixel size and compression size, which in turn affect the battery life. It's all in the handy dandy user's manual, which I know is an optional read, but really well worth the trouble. I use Lithium batteries and in the 8 months I've had this camera, I've had to replace them twice.This camera is user-friendly. When I used a Sony Cybershot camera I was so confused I accidentally set it on video without knowing. Such mistakes are not possible on this camera. It's really dummy proof.This camera saves its vid as .avi, as opposed to .mov. My dad has a Sony Cybershot and gets about 2 minutes of video on his battery, no memory stick. My camera gets 30 minutes of video on its battery, no memory stick, because of the smaller file size, which ROCKS.This camera has an awesome screen. Some may find it a little strange that the camera doesn't have a viewfinder, but it seems idiotic to compare the view through a tiny viewfinder (less than 1/2 inch) with the VERY LARGE LCD screen (more than 1 inch) and find the smaller peephole somehow better. I LOVE the fact that I don't have to squint through a tiny peep hole to get my shot.In short, if you love a good value, you will love this camera. If you compare it to more expensive, more complicated models, it's really no surprise that so many would find it coming up short.
works for what its for. not sure if the quality is as good as what as i expected but i can watch my laptop on my tv so im good :)
I feel like I'm the last person to buy a nano. I love it. It's just the right size to take on trips and have in the car.
I bought two of these boxes. If they went on sale tomorrow for one dollar each, I would not buy them again. My opinion is they are total junk. They dont fit any speed rings that I can find.I have a dozen of different styles including Photoflex. This box fits none of them. If you are able to force the wands in, it will be almost impossible to get out. Think speed when you are working on location. I tried to contact photoflex via email with a detailed description of the problem I was having. Basically they just blew me off. I broke my long standing rule, NEVER BUY CHEAP STUFF.it always costs more. Well, this was a $200+ dollar mistake. Save up your money and buy another brand.
Yup, they're tapes, they came on time and work like tapes. I got them for my VHS cam-corder so if that's what you're shopping for -- yes they work with a camcorder.
Definitely one of the better sigma lenses. Sigma has always been hit or miss for me. This lens is a hit. Very sharp and very wide. Barely under fisheye. oh did I mention it is very, very wide? I love it.
I needed something small and quick and the Western Digital 120 GB Passport has more than fit the bill. Though not as fast as Firewire, my computer doesn't have Firewire so the USB 2 is quite fine.
The 5577 Expedition is well named. You could go on an expedition with this bag and feel very secure that your gear would be protected. This is not a small bag and will carry just about everything you would ever need. Be prepared though, once it is packed it is a load. More than enough room for my equipment. Very rugged. Very well padded at the shoulder harness and lumbar areas. Very Nice accessory pockets. With the MAS system you can even add more attachments to carry more. I would highly recommend!
I use this device to connect my iPod to my home stereo system. I have a 30GB iPod full of music and the artist and song lists only took about two minutes to download. When the remote-iPod sync is complete the remote displays the artist and song currently playing and you can control your iPod from anywhere in your house. The remote also allows you to access and adjust the iPod EQ settings and control the volume so you won't need separate remote to control your stereo. And the remote operates on a radio frequency, so it works from every corner of my house. The biggest drawback for me is the lack of album information -- the remote just displays artist and song -- so if you have multiple albums by the same artist it can take a bit of extra clicking to find what you are looking for. But overall I'm very satisfied with this product -- the remote offers much more functionality than the standard Apple Universal Dock system.
This is a great camera that is very versatile and it is good for almost any kind of situation, especially when it is combine with the Nikor 18-135mm lens. Only limitation is the built-in flash. Need exterior flash if you do a lot of indoor shooting. The battery life is superior compare to other digital cameras that I owned. Only complaint is that the body looks cheap with mostly plastic.
After using it in my CD player it wouldnt even finish cleaning it. So therefore its not playing other CDS. I would not invest my money if I were you.
Cheap, lightweight, with great sound! They even come with a handy little quarter-inch adapter. I've had these for a year now and still love them. I use them all the time, they're very comfortable and are awesome for listening to loud music without bothering my roommate. Just asked my roommate today if she could hear my music when I was playing it at full blast while wearing these phones. Answer: "A little bit, but not from my side of the room." Good enough for me! I got them for $15 and change refurbished, and that was already a steal. If you considered buying them for a moment, go ahead and get them.My sole complaint would be that the cord is very very long. So far I haven't had a use for it being so long, and it can be a little annoying if you want to move around with them on. But I usually don't. Not even worth a star off, in my opinion.Seriously, for $10-$15 you just can't beat these Sennheisers.
This is the best organizer I ever got I already went through the e brain it dose not work like the i hand. The e brain has low memory and the games are not that fun and with the i hand I can send mesages to my freinds. I love it.
I have had this camera for almost 4 years and after all the abuse it has suffered it is still going strong. I have dropped it down concrete steps (I kid you not) and it has dents in it. The picture quality is fantastic even at a distance (even considering it only has 3x optical zoom). I love this camera and will keep it until it functions no longer!
Very good sound and nice esthetics, but as a clock radio it is awkward. It is impossible to adjust the alarm without using a handheld remote and the settings are not easy to use.
I purchased the Targus Pro Series Video/Photo Backpack (DPMV02) after searching for a camera case for my new digital camera. I will cover its storage ability, portability/ergonomics, quality, asthetics, and price in the review below.StorageI currently use this backpack to store my &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001G6U4S/002-5324768-8876035?v=glance&n;=502394&n;=507846&s;=photo&v;=glance">Canon Powershot A75&lt;/a>, &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000299EH4/002-5324768-8876035?v=glance&n;=172282&n;=507846&s;=electronics&v;=glance">Creative Labs Nomad MuVo2 4GB MP3 Player&lt;/a> with headphones, a spare disposable camera, and the battery chargers for my MuVo and NiMH AA batteries. I plan to replace the disposable camera with a digital camcorder next month. In addition to the primary devices I store my user manuals, additional rechargeable and alkaline batteries, extra compact flash cards, and a bottle of water.The central storage compartment is 10" wide, 14" tall, and 5" deep and comes with three dividers that attach via Velcro. This allows you to create the number of rectangular compartments you need, the size you need. You can divide the storage area down the middle for four equally sized areas, or custom fit it for your needs (for example, leave the left half as one compartment and divide the right into three areas.) Also within the central storage area is a mesh top that is zippered to the portion you pull back to open the backpack, this is a great place to store small light items (I use it to store all of my manuals in case I need to do maintenance when I am out in the middle of nowhere.)The outside of the backpack has three storage areas. On one side is a cup shaped mesh holder with drawstring, the perfect size for a bottle of water. On the opposite side is a pocket that is roughly 5" wide, 8" tall, and 1.5" deep which has a mesh exterior pocket attached with Velcro. Inside the pocket are mesh sides which are good at holding in smaller items which is my primary use for this pocket, holding additional batteries and camera media. I also store my flash cards in the exterior mesh pocket for easy access, but for long term storage I prefer to place it inside this pocket. On the outside of the main opening area is a larger mesh pocket that is held closed with Velcro. I have not had to use this pocket since the rest of the case holds everything I need it to, but I believe it would be a good location to store maps within reach while hiking. I will probably use it to hold extra camcorder tapes.Finally there is a removable cell phone holder that can attach to the shoulder strap. I typically carry my phone in my pants pocket; however I can see how this would be useful either for a long trip where it would be wearing to have it constantly digging into my hip or if there is a threat of damaging it if I am doing something like scrambling over rocks.Portability / ErgonomicsThe Targus has two means of hauling it around, wearing it on your back and carrying it around with the handle on top. The top carrying handle is surrounded by rubber which makes it easy on the hand yet very sturdy, I basically use this when moving the case a short distance (from room to room, taking it out to the car.) The way this case is best used however is with the dual shoulder straps. These straps are wide which prevents them from digging into your shoulder and they are cushioned adding additional comfort. The straps may be adjusted for length (I like them snug to hold the backpack on as firm as I can.)Since the backpack is not as wide as your normal school backpack, I have some difficulty putting this on. However I am 6' 3" with long arms and broad shoulders. My wife is 5' and petite and has no issues getting it on. Since I typically wear it for awhile once I put it on this does not prevent me from using it, and I do not think they could have designed it to easily get on a lengthy person and still have it fit well for smaller people. Once on it feels awkward to me because it rides nearly between my shoulder blades instead of down near the small of my back, which I am used to from wearing large heavy backpacks in high school and college. Since it rides higher up and has a small profile it holds tightly to your back without any rocking or swaying (not tight as in digging into your skin.)When not wearing it for adventurous activities, I still carry this around quite often. The number one time is going to family/social events where I want to have all of my gear at hand, and a place to store it when we are doing other stuff (and where all my gadgets are not just laying around for any of the kids to play with or break.) It also makes for an awesome carry on bag for air travel, you can sling it over your shoulder to help you drag your big luggage around, it has plenty of storage to add books or PDAs for the flight itself, and you don't have to let your expensive electronics out of your sight any longer than through the X-ray machine, not to mention how great it fits under the seat in front of you (leaving a lot more foot room than a briefcase for us tall folks.)QualityThis is a very rugged and sturdy backpack. Targus used what they call 420D Nailhead Nylon with 420D Diamond Ripstop Nylon for this backpack. I'm not a Nylon expert, but I know quality construction when I see it, and this backpack is made to last, which is why it comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The shoulder straps and carrying handle are very strong, even if you filled it with bricks they would hold.The dividers are soft and hold pretty well, they are not the stiffest they could be but by being flexible you can easily adjust the size of the compartments you are using. Even with my camera in a top compartment the divider has not slid down any or shown any sag.The Velcro is quite strong. They keep the dividers in place where a weaker version would allow your compartments to slip from gravity over time. On the side pockets it holds well enough for me to trust putting extra flash cards in, and those are not always cheap.I have not tested the drawstring on the side of the backpack. The bottles of water I use have always fit tightly, however from the appearance it seems to be as sturdy as those on my snowboarding jacket and gloves which I use often and they hold well. However this assessment is only from appearance, and not from actual use.I love the zippers they use on this backpack. They are a 3D design (as opposed to the standard flat ones) and aren't small, allowing for a good grip which is great when you are reaching over your shoulder to open a pocket. Dual zippers on the main compartment allow you to adjust which side you open it from.AestheticsThe grey on grey looks slick without being tacky or flashy, and it won't clash with what your clothes or luggage. As far as purchasing went, I didn't really care about looks when compared to functionality, but if it were bright red or orange I would have kept looking. If you're just looking for bling, this probably won't be what you're looking for.PricingOn the official website, [...], the listed price is $39.99. Amazon has a used one for $31 and there are some on [...] for $22. In December I purchased mine at [...] for $12 including shipping by spotting the deal on Passwird, CompGeeks no longer carries this backpack.Even tho I got it for a great deal, I would have been willing to pay MSRP for the functionality and quality of this backpack.OverallI highly recommend this backpack if you have multiple digital devices that you like to carry around, especially if you want all of their accessories near at hand. I give it top notches for storage, portability/ergonomics, quality, aesthetics, and pricing. It is really good for accessing your gear while wearing on your back. The only drawbacks are that it isn't as easy to put on for tall people with broad shoulders and I'm not used to a backpack in between my shoulder blades.I have been extremely pleased with this purchase and would buy it again, even at full price.
I just received this today, so I cannot speak to longevity. However, I have used the Olympus brand of products for decades and find them to be well above par. The manual not only comes in hard copy, but is also included on the device - I was able to copy it to my hard drive and magnify the print for ease in reading. This also means I can search the document for any topic I want to review.I found the initial set up to be intuitive, with one small note, the power button is on the side and is a slide type. Once you know that, it is much easier to operate (go figure)!! But this recorder also has such a multitude of options, that I believe anyone (or any office) will find all the customization settings they need. I particularly like that one can select either a 12 or 24-hour time format AND that rechargeable batteries are recommended. Each of five folders on the recorder can hold up to 200 files, and the total recording time is over 33 hours.The recorded files can be copied and moved just as other files on a computer. My mind is racing with applications for which I can use this recorder. I think most of us can speak faster than we can type, making this a good alternative for sending messages. Now I can get a 'voicemail' to my children by attaching it to an email and their phones won't even ring. I have already attached a voice file to an email and sent it out as a test. I sent myself a copy and the sound is great. Now I can send birthday wishes, etc., in my own voice. It was my experience that the file opened as quickly as any other attachment.One small drawback for me is that the included usb cable is very short. It won't reach from my desk to the usb port on the front of my desktop computer, nor will it reach the port if I place the recorder on top of my computer tower. I have several cords and one of those worked. One could also simply put the recorder on a small stack of books or something - it only lacks about an inch and a half. I suspect that it was imagined that people would be using a laptop or notebook computer. This was not enough for me to take away any stars, it's just a bit of a bother.The recorder fits the hand well and is small enough to carry easily. I am old enough to remember correcting carbon copies of documents - so this is almost like magic to me. WHAT A COUNTRY!I should also note that Amazon got this here very quickly, even though I used the free shipping option, and that the contents were very well packaged.
We just completed a 2 week trip to Europe and we used this GPS extensively. It worked better than we could have hoped. We did walking tours in 6 different countries and used the points of interest so that we could find where we wanted to go. We are going to add on the travel items that will allow for language translation and then it will be ready for our next trip. We were a little concerned with battery life and the recomendations from the specs that say 6-8 hours. Our experience was closer to 4-6 but we had the display on bright and were doing walking tours, so the unit was on virtually all the time. I didn't find anything that I didn't like.
This product is a great example that you don't always get what you pay for. This was a lower priced laptop cooler that works wonderfully. I recommend this to anyone looking for a cooler.
This was a good buy. It was everything I expected with one exception. Audio Books are shown on the menu of the player and yet information on how to load them onto the player is not included. Battery life is good and performance is good. Shipping via the USPO was terrible and it was not delivered in a timely manner. Then there's tracking your order...don't plan on it.
When my daughter asked for this for Christmas, I was reluctant due to the cost in the past of video recorders. But here's a fun camera that's sensibly priced. It takes relatively clear videos and she's thrilled with the ability to easily upload the videos onto MySpace and FaceBook. I'm glad I bought the 60-minute recorder - that extra 30 minutes makes all the difference, and this camera has the ability to accept video cards for additional storage.Worth every penny!
I have 4 boys so need to repair scratches often. I have an electric cleaner that works OK most of the time for movies and cd's but not on games at all. If any of you have an XBox and young kids you are familiar with the scratches that happen if the system is bumped. It seems the laser goes crazy and gouges the disc. We are on our third Block Ops disc. I tried the electric cleaner on the first one and it took layers out of the game completely. You could play it but walls and floors were missing, so really not that great to play. The second game belonged to a friend and had to replaces his. Bought the game again after a year and within 48 hours my son backed into it by accident. (yes I know having it in a built in case would probably solve this. It is in a corner on a heavy table.Why is this the only game this happened to??) Gouges were really bad. I decided to try Scratch Out first. I tried the game first, saw where it froze up, and cleaned it and played it again. It went further this time, so I repeated this about 7 times, each time the game going further and the gouges disappeared. Now it plays with no problems and without removing any of the game! Wish I had taken a before picture because most people would have just thrown this disc out the damage was so bad.Use gloves because you probably wouldn't get fingerprints from me right now:) I used a paper plate and an old cloth diaper and pretty good pressure on a hard surface.
A nice idea but a waste of money and time. The WRT54g routers can be configured to act as a repeater (what this does) much easier than this device, you get a broader coverage with the dual antennas, and the router is actually less expensive than the "range expander."This device is all about marketing and people pay the price for it. Just get a second wrt54g, go into the settings, and choose "Wireless Repeater" in the AP mode screen. The one caveat is to make sure the router has at least v.3.04 firmware.I've done this for our office and it works exactly as it should across a very large building and two floors.
This camera is the best technology has to offer. I bought my Maxxum 7D at a camera shop along with a 1GB fast read/write card. The lens I purchased with is a Tamron 18-200mm lens, which is excellent by the way. I suggest getting a protective filter with multi-coated UV protection, it's a small investment of $14-$25 for a couple-hundred dollar lens. The camera is excellent, the anti-shake is absolutely incredible. The manual controls give you the feel of a professional photographer. You are not able to use the LCD screen as a viewfinder, it's only for reviewing photos and checking the camera settings. I don't suggest this camera for beginners because of the complexity and price tag on it. Start off with something smaller, maybe a Sony Cybershot or a Fujifilm Finepix S5100. It's definitely a break-through in camera technology.
This is the second one I have bought. The first one was stolen by my old roommate. He has used it on 2nd generation iPod nano and I have 1st generation iPod nano. Great thing to have if you don't want to use the USB port on your computer and did I mention great price, too!
Below is my initial review of these speakers. It's still basically true, but as the frustration with the initial install has faded, my estimation of the speakers has risen (a little). What seemed a thin and limited sound at the time now seems very clean. Just with very little bass compared to some other speakers. When things break on install, you do have to wonder, "who's fault was it, really...". I'll just say that the other speakers I bought at the same time had a much heavier set of clips...----------I am extremely disappointed with these speakers. If you read the product description carefully, you are basically getting a pair of smallish 2.5 in drivers / speakers which are only capable of a thin, limited sound. All the rest ("Virtually Invisible", "Articulated Array configuration", "Stereo Everywhere", "proprietary ported enclosure" etc.) is great marketing, but it does little to improve the sound of the speakers and a lot to increase the cost. There is no Bose waveguide technology here, for example (don't be fooled by the big plastic box hanging off the side). Limited bass? Try zero bass.To make matters worse, the unusual design made these speakers harder to install (I have a lath and plaster ceiling), while the "virtually invisible" design translates into "make a perfect cut because there is no margin for error". Finally, part of the mechanism designed to hold the speakers in place simply snapped off while I was tightening it.In contrast, I bought a pair of Polk Audio speakers at the same time for 1/3 the price, they were a breeze to install, and they sound great. I walk from one room to another and cringe when I go from listening to the Polk Audios to the Bose.
Item rec'd in good time and the bag is excellent for the price. Not sure if it's100% leather but is close enough. Good deal.
I have mixed feelings about the sound quality with these headphones. On the one hand, the bass response is excellent, much better than similar models from other manufacturers. The music does indeed sound "full bodied", and I'm impressed with the depth of the sound stage. On the other hand, the higher end often sounds a bit shrill to my ears. This does get better after an initial burn in period (definitely run them for a day or two before regular use), but it still isn't optimal. I *like* the sound I get from these headphones, but I don't *love* it. For the price point, though, they're a pretty good deal.They've recently done a slight physical redesign which addresses a couple of big problems I had. I bought my set back in April, and a few months later the cord started fraying right around the jack. I use these while I work out, so the cord bounced around a lot, but I wouldn't consider my use unusual, so I was surprised and disappointed when the fraying started. Finally the cord frayed badly enough that the headphones stopped working. I recently returned them to V-Moda, and they honored the warranty and gave me a new set. On the new ones, the cord has been reinforced right around the jack - I guess I'm not the only one who had that problem. The other big problem I had, that other commentors have mentioned, was that there was no good grip point on the jack, and trying to unplug it could sometimes be a real pain. They've added a grip to the jack now, so that issue is solved as well. If nothing else, I'm impressed that they listened to their customers and fixed these issues.
The rates advertised are not the rates that you are charged! I purchased a card and made an international call the next day, only to find that I was charged almost twice the advertised rate! Customer service's response was that the "rates are subject to change." Fair enough- then update your rates on your web site! Almost 5 days after I was overcharged the inaccurate rates are still listed. I will NEVER use these cards again.
This GE Slimline VHS Rewinder is pretty good. It is really nice to use this to rewind video tapes back to the beginning instead of having to use the VCR and wear out the heads! My only complaint with this rwinder is that some of our old blank media video tapes that are a lot bigger and bulkier, heavier than most other VHS video tapes do not fit in the rewinder. Actually they fit in it but very snugly and as a result the rewinder door will not close, it just pops open and if you can't get the door to close you can't rewind the tapes. But all in all a pretty good product.
This speaker system has all the bells and whistles that a person will ever need. It is easy to set up and will kick your musicl ass everytime you turn it on. It is worth evry penny that you pay for it and then some.
Buy memory. Install memory. Memory works. Computer now faster at many tasks. What more could I want?
I am an ex pro audio installer. I can say these are the best component set of anything I have ever put in. The amount of bass is better than many three way component sets, it sounds like 8&#34; subs. Also the power handling and shear output volumn is incredible. The sound quality is also high performance. Yes, the crosssovers are massive, put together they are the size of a small amp, so you need to plan on making room. The tweets come with three different mounting options and everything you need to mount them. The main speakers are massive although mount depth is not much more than a low end counterpart, just check the mount depth specs first if you are concerned. I remeber back when this set was bringing around $500 and for the price now you can not beat it. You will not be sorry.
It works great so much faster than USB charger..Buy it! You will be glad you did!
Well, mine just bit the dust yesterday with the CLOD. I purchased Spring 2006 and mainly used to watch in bed for Leno & Letterman just before falling asleep. It worked flawlessly, but then I decided to getter a better video card for my computer and connect to this TV. It had been used 4-6 hours per day for the last 8 months and well... you all know the rest. I never had to replace the bulb and I am sad to learn the repair is so high, but now in 2011 televions are soooo cheap that I am better off buying a new one for less money. I also have a 73" Mitsubishi purchased in 2006 that is having problems, and that one cost me $4500. Too bad TVs don't last as long as they used to. Bought a RCA 25" TV in the 70s and it lasted 20 years, you're lucky if it lasts 1/3 that long today.
Very unreliable, sent mine back after a week and several corrupt images from different shoots.From every shoot, out of 100 images there would be at least 3 corrupt.Never had a single corrupt image out of thousands with kingston or pny.
As always, I received my order quickly. I trust Amazon, and have been very happy with they way they do business.
Owned all kinds of earphones and earbuds - and this simple solution accomplishes what much more expensive products cannot - it provides passive sound insulation and comfort at the same time. And for the price it sounds pretty good too!
I purchased the Sandisk 32MB Flash memory card over the weekend and I have to say I would have been lost without it. I already had the 8MB that came with my Nikon CP-950. I thought it over wheather to buy an 8, 16 or 32 and since 8 quicky was filled I thought twice the amount wouldn't even be enough. I was right, I had been at the park on a beautiful day with the 32mb card; it was enough to keep me busy for 4 hours! I collected about 86 photos. The quality was nice also. I would buy this size card from Sandisk again. For serious picture takers, this is a wise buy.
I am very happy with this little drive. It is very lightweight and seemingly very durable. The look is also pleasing with orange on black rubber.My one gripe is that because of its durability, it is a little fat. This is only a problem when you have two USB ports side by side (which I do on my laptop) and it is too fat to leave room for the port next to it to be used.Other than that this is a solid purchase. I must say though that I found this on sale for $6.99 at Fry's Electronics.What a find.
There were no tech specs listed on Amazon for this monitor, but here is what I found out about it from another source:- 19" TFT LCD- 1280 x 1024 native resolution- 500:1 contrast ratio- 140/140 horizontal/vertical viewing angles- VGA connector- 250 cd/m2 brightness- 12ms response timeAt its thickest point, this monitor is about 4" deep and the base measures about 8" deep, so it's easy to push the monitor back to a comfortable viewing distance. Viewable area appears to be a true 19", which is nearly an inch more than my 19" CRT. While running the monitor at 1152x864, I have a lot of room for toolbars & other panels in applications such as Photoshop and Frontpage. The 500:1 contrast ratio offers plenty of contrast and brightness - so much in fact, that I had to turn the brightness WAY down before it was comfortable to look at. My office gets plenty of natural light during the daytime, but there is absolutely no glare on the screen. The only area where it doesn't measure up to a CRT is when displaying web pages with thin vertical lines or frames, which flicker a bit, but this is probably not an issue for business users (though I'm not sure how it would affect gamers). Installation for WinXP 2nd Edition was as simple as plugging it in, so I never even inserted the CD or opened the manual. Overall, for $200 after a $50 rebate (plus I got free shipping, which may or not be offered now), this is an exceptional deal.
The BEFVP41 I bought is Hardware version 1.2 and firmware version 1.02.06 - build 003. It installed easily and works fine as a firewall and router between a Comcast cable modem and a Dell 16 port Ethernet switch. This is at one of two remote locations I need access to (Location1). The second location (Location2) uses a Cisco 3005 VPN appliance and I have the Cisco 5.0.01.0600-k9 vpnclient installed on the PC. So I need an IPSec client that will work with the BEFVP41 and coexist with the Cisco client. In all the tests, I installed the test client for the BEFVP41 first, and then installed the Cisco client.In setting up the IPSec client for the BEFVP41, I tried 5 available software clients on a Windows XP SP3 PC.I configured VPN on the BEFVP41 as described in the document "VPN with SSH Sentinel and Linksys BEFVP41" [...] . I did get a warning message from the BEFVP41 if I tried to set up a shared key of less than 24 characters, it would let you do it, but I think it caused problems later, so I put in a 24 character key and everything worked OK.I used the SSL-Sentinel 1.3 client which is free, and it worked fine and does coexist with the Cisco 5.0.01.0600-k9 vpnclient.The SSL-Sentinel 1.4 client worked fine and coexisted with the Cisco client, but this is not a free client.The SSL-Sentinel 1.3.2 did not work; it gave errors on install and disabled the Ethernet connection on the PC.The Netgear VPN01L client, which costs about $40, worked OK, but it does not coexist with the Cisco client. This is probably due to the fact that both clients use the "Deterministic Network Enhancer" device driver.The ShrewSoft 2.1.5 VPN client connected once with the BEFVP41 and I could not get it to connect ever again.So, I am connecting to the BEFVP41 box using the SSLSentinel 1.3 client and connecting to the Cisco 3005 using the Cisco client. I need to turn off each VPN client to use the other, but that is not a big problem.
I had this router for almost a year. I would have to reboot it every day (or two) as it would stop connecting to the laptops we have. Belkin Tech support said there was nothing wrong and I should just reset to factory specs and try again. The other common thing they said was to change channels. Throughout the past year, I did these many times but still lost connectivity many times.Then in the past two weeks, the router would barely connect. It would connect for 10 minutes, and then it would drop all connections including the LAN connections. Sometimes it would go up and down every few seconds, making any internet work impossible. Belkin said it was my ISP. My ISP said it was my router. It got worse and we barely stayed connected.BTW - did you know that there is a class action suit against Belkin for this router and some of their other products?Finally, after two weeks for this I ordered the Linksys WRT150N and connected it. We have had not a problem since then.Update: Now that I have had the Linksys WRT150N for a while, there is something else I noticed. The Linksys router connects with all my laptops instantly. The Belkin, even when it worked, always took 10-20 seconds to connect. This to me is more proof that the Belkin router is a piece of junk.Don't buy this router, you will be sorry.
They were returned for the right kind. The gent at the store guide me what to purchase. He help me a lot and I welcome his help
This booster has made what I believe to be the difference between getting only some of my channels and all of them. Prior to instalation, I had considerable wait times before channels would show up/ and or work at all.Pictures are clearer and sharper than before even on the longest run of our cable and that is split four ways to different rooms.
This camera takes beautiful photos underwater. The sport viewfinder is handy for point and shoot action. Although you can add big strobes, I haven't found that necessary for my amateur photography. The outershell travel case is indestructible on a dive boat. The inner camera is removable for use on land. The photo processing is the most critical feature for awesome photos. Be sure to use Kodak Sea processing or tell your processor that they are underwater photos so they can properly process the coloration. Solid Camera.
I bought it as a gift and I am repeatedly thanked for it, as it is used in the bathroom every morning...and it works great. If you want to give a gift that keeps on giving, this is a good one.
If you need a basic and inexpensive Skype speakerphone, then this will do. For quality Skype conversation a headset or handset is best.
Had a 4.3 GHZ pair of receivers with transmitter. They gave problems with sound and picture from day one and got worse over the 3 years I used them. The 5.8 GHZ units are better in both sound and picture quality. No interference from microwave. Distance to each of the receivers is about 30 ft. at 90 degrees from each other. The transmitter antenna covers both fine. A wall is in the way of one receivers reception. The remote extender feature works well also.
Works well and does the job. The cable itself is very thin, but it is optical so the thickness does not matter in this case.
The just of this review is in the title itself...I bought this mouse to replace my Logitech MX310, which was a nice mouse but just too small and not ergonomic enough. I mainly wanted to get the Microsoft mouse because of it's smooth scrolling wheel with side tilt. That is the most wonderful part of this mouse!The middle scroll button however, is very difficult to press down, you really have to exude effort to press it. I am hoping over time, the button will become looser and easier to press.The shape of the mouse, the ergonomics of it, are superb; it really does fit your hand and fingers well. The mouse also has 2 rubberized sides which help you grip and slide the mouse easily across the table or mousepad.The wireless function was incredibly easy to install following the instructions given and the CDrom. The software that comes with this mouse is also very customizable and even lets you adjust the speed of both scrolling, up/down and side2side.Another main reason I bought the Intellimouse Explorer with Tilt is because it does have 5 buttons - 2 for the thumb area. The default setting is forward/backward for browsing the internet but you can customize that. The buttons are easy to press, but the placement of the buttons would have been better if it was under the thumb instead of up and over the thumb area, making it a bit of a stretch/effort to reach and press. The front button should also be larger and moved back, then the mouse would be almost perfect!I'm quite a picky person when using the mouse because it's the most used computer hardware besides the keyboard and CPU! You have to really invest time into a mouse because your hands will need comfort for hours on end...this mouse doesn't disappoint. It's a great choice overall.If you are lucky enough to find the other colors available besides the popular grey/black mouse, go for it! I have the red and it's beautiful.
I like the results of this ink, but I don't like that the cartridges have an expiration date, which requires me to go to the printer and push buttons to confirm I want to continue before printing with old cartridge.
at first when i saw this stereo i thought this looks bad. but then i looked at the specs and it rocked! this product is also great for price. it was cheaper then then the others but had the same great features .i am buyig a home theater stereo with all different components so when i saw this it went great with everything. this product gets 4 stars from me because everything was great except for the looks. so overall this is a great product.
I think this is a fabulous scanner. I'm the curator for a photographic website ...and I've run over 4000 11"x14" photographs through mine with no problems. I use ULead's PhotoImpact 6 for image processing (TIF to JPG) - it's the only program that allows macros - when you're doing 4000 scans with several manual steps the macros are indispensible. I can't say I'm looking forward to scanning the next 4000 photos, but I sure know this scanner can do the job.At 400 dpi it is fast (40 seconds for 14-bit greyscale 11"x14" scan) and very quiet. I added a SCSI hard drive to get the 50 MB TIF files to save to disk on my NT system in 2 seconds.The sample size (14-bit B&W; or 42-bit Color), resolution and Dmax are unmatched until you spend over $10,000.Add the Epson 1280 printer for the best photo output.
AWESOME. Sony is a great product. Very pleased with this product and will order again from this seller.
The attachment onto the lens cap broke on the first day I used it. The lens on my SLR is too large for other style attachments that connect from the cap to the camara. There must be a better way to attach a lens caps to a camara! Thankfully, I didn't loose the lens cap.
Surprised how fast they came and am honestly happy with it. There are no issues with any of the bags I got. Love them, and the seller.
Works well. It does a great job protecting my camera on the beach. I use it for family portraits and weddings.
Work like a charm, buy some today!!! In fact, I am going to buy some more right now!!!
After 8 months of using it (removing and reattaching) to my windshield, it starting to keep on falling off the windshield of my 2004 Toyota Sienna. It seems to be happening similar to the original suction cup that came with my NUVI 660.
Bought my DX7590 to take on a trip to Japan in March 2005. I took hundreds of pics in all conditions. While not all the pictures are keepers I was amazed at how great most of them came out. The battery lasts forever. And since I bought a spare I never had to worry about having a dead battery. I also bought 2 1-gig SD cards. So far I have only needed one. Since the Japan trip I have taken hundreds of pictures at High School graduations, Birthdays, trips to the lake, Skateboard park, etc. etc. I get tons of complements on the pictures I take. I am still learning how to use all the different features this camera has but just using the auto setting can get you shooting like a pro right out of the box. Love the size too. Easy to carry along. Not too bulky.
I got this home and hooked in my cable, dvd, & Wii. The Wii would not go through the box. I plugged directly to the tv and the Wii works fine but when trying to go though the box the screen was blank. I do not know if my unit is defective or what. I moved the plugs around and to different sets but the Wii would not show up. I settled by piping the Wii through the cable box and in doing that the Wii picture shows up.
I was looking for an easy to use, low capacity MP3 player that I could easily take with me anywhere. This player fit what I was looking for so I ordered it. Unfortunately, when I received the player it wasn't what I had hoped for. I will tell you the main reasons for this:Software: I installed the driver easily and my pc easily detected the device. I ran into problems however, because I could not sync the device to my Windows Media Player. The player comes with Media Player however, it is an older version which didn't really agree with my pc for some reason.Sound: The sound quality was rather poor especially with the radio.Radio: The device did not pick up radio frequencies very easily even in areas where I know the frequency is strong.Control Buttons and Menu Instructions: Not so easy to understand.
The Philips Digital Picture Frame deserves its fine reviews. In fact, it's the first picture frame that lives up to the potential of the product category. I've found other picture frames to be disappointing. Not so with this frame. It works well on many levels; it's attractive, delivers a bright and detailed image, has a satisfying user interface with intelligent options, even the packaging is unusually clever. Nice job Philips.If you value a quality product, this frame will not disappoint.
If you're using any Microsoft Natural keyboard now, this keyboard should be your next.It's got several nice changes over many other keyboards in the Natural range:- Regular layout for the Home, End, Delete, etc. keys block. (This can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on how long you've been using the Microsoft proprietary layout.)- Very nice key feedback: soft and quiet, but a very clear response.- "Tilt-down" just like the very early models (and some competitor models) used to have. This is definitely the most ergonomic keyboard in a while. Note that you can easily remove the tilt down piece, if you choose to.Getting used to the slightly different key layout (the keys arch up on each side of the split) took a few hours, but is working great for me now.This keyboard is large though. It is practically too big for my keyboard drawer: the keyboard does not fully emerge from under the desk and I cannot close my keyboard drawer anymore.The additional keys above the numeric keypad are remarkably handy. Microsoft added the =, (, ) and backspace keys. When using the calculator (or Excel), these keys really do speed up the data entry process.However, the very best feature is just a small change I've been hoping for ever since Microsoft re-assigned the function keys to have a dual action, depending on the F-Lock status. The F-Lock status is now on by default, which means that hitting F5 now refreshes your Windows Explorer view instead of opening the selected file. Good job Microsoft!
I just installed a set of the POLK DXI6500 (Same thing just BLACK) into an 89 Silverado. Dropped the 6.5" in the doors / cut them in, installed the tweeters in factory front speaker (dash) location hidden under grill.I've got a Kicker C10" in a box behind the seat, and an Alpine CDA-7885 with IPOD. The whole system is presently powered by a USA made Rockford Punch 150@2 rated at 37.5 watts a channel in stereo / mono mode with passive x-overs (80Hz Low pass to sub / 80High pass to mid tweet). No active x-overs, no active EQ, just 5 speakers, a CD player and a handful of caps and coils everywhere. It goes, and goes well and images like no ones business.HOWEVER it did take some work to get it to play well. The tweeters cause a huge spike around 7k that my meter picked up, giving the sound a brassy hard quality even at -3DB setting so I did what "Patriot" recommended and installed 22Uf non polarized caps on the backside of the tweeters in parallel.That was the fix. The response of the tweeters improved tremendously, to the point where I actually have the RIGHT tweeter set at +3 and the LH tweeter at 0 (corrected for distance and imaging) and it's crisp and ambient. I can leave my treble controls at zero and it's perfect. Doesn't rip your head off like they would out of the box.Also, as a general rule don't afraid to try flipping polarities on just ONE of your mids, or your subwoofer for the best overall response. The car interior plays havoc with phasing, and I got the best response and imaging by just flipping the subwoofer and the RH mid only so it was playing backwards to the rest of the system. Now I get strong on-center response and vocals are centered above the dash, where it should be.Diana Krall Live in Paris (my general test CD) is warm, center images well, stereo imaging is really strong (never realized how much Van Halen was biased side-to-side till now) and most poorly recorded metal and regular music plays well and doesn't shriek anymore. Audiophile recordings (James Newton Howard and Friends) absolutely shines with these drivers.I'm happy with them, finally.Don't be afraid to experiment to get the best sound out of them. The quality of the individual pieces seems to be there, just takes a little effort to get it all to play at it's best.Install them straight up, and if they appear really bright after awhile, cap them.Good luck.
Its a great mouse. All the buttons work well, good for gaming IMO, and its older then everything I'm using on my computer right now. But its getting old. Years of left clicking has worn the button down (for me) and it has become hyper sensitive to clicking. Some times it will double click from only one click or it may forget that you were holding it down and release when its still being pressed. But thats after 5ish years of heavy use.
The setup was incredibly easy and it was operating in minutes. Signal strength has been great so far operating in public wireless hotspots.
Replaced a 5+ year old Panasonic that had heavy use daily. On some weekends with family over at our house, this is used to cook several 1 pound bacon packages, which repeatedly runs the unit 10 minutes at a time. Definitely the stress from longer operating times are harder on the microwave generating "magnetron tube" and electronics. Most other namebrand household duty microwaves lasted us only a year or so.The reason we love this panasonic inverter/vari-wave:It uses an inverter, which is like an accelerator pedal in a car. It lowers the output power by reducing the output of microwave energy. Most other standard brands just cycle 100% power using an "on and off" method. (at a 50% setting - half of the time 100% power is turned on, then half of the time zero power off - in a 10 to 15 second window that repeats to vary the power over time). Imaging driving your car this way; pressing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor to hit 100 mph, then coasting back to zero and repeating again. You may average 50 mph, (like a 50% setting) but the repeated cycling on and off tears up your vehicle, simarly the 100% to zero then back on to 100% cycle on your food in a microwave is not the same as food cooked in a Panasonic inverter controlled at a reduced power over time.The turbo defrost works really well. You select type of meat, weight and load food into the microwave and hit start. It follows a programmed power setting that starts off high, then reduces, and beeps to remind you to turn (or flip over) the food item abouth 1/2 way if you choose to do so. Or you can ignore and let it continue to defrost. By comparison, this model does not overheat and cook the outer edges like other brands of microwaves have in our experience.If you ever have foods that are rated for lower wattage microwave, like 1,000 watts, you can run this Panasonic on a power setting of 8 and perfectly cook your food to match the manufacturer's test kitchen results. Or you can let it cook on the full ~1200 watt power setting but definitely at a reduced timer setting.When using the pre-programmed Popcorn button, you select the ounce size of bag you are popping and hit start. As others have pointed out - you may find that it has burnt your popcorn. BUT the next time you cook popcorn, after you press the Popcorn button, select your size of bag - THEN before you hit start, you can adjust the time shorter or longer using the "More/Less" button to adjust to your preferences. This allows those who like slightly burnt to add more time. Most of us wanting that just right cooked bag find that using less time pops a perfect bag. Be aware that Popcorn cook time varies slightly among brands of popcorn.The Sensor Reheat works extremely well, considering it does not use a probe.The "quick minute" button allows you to place food in the microwave, press this button once, then hit start. Also nice feature- while it is cooking, let's say that you realize the cheese is not melting, so you need to add more time. You could wait for the timer to run out and then restart then oven for another minute. But you also can hit the "quick minute" while it is cooking and it adds one minute to the running cook time.Our primary uses for a microwave are reheating foods, defrosting frozen items, cooking bacon (on special microwave bacon trays lined with paper towels, be sure the bacon is not flat, but humped in the middle off of the paper so it doesn't stick to paper), melting butter on LOWER power level, & boiling water
Good value for new memory.I had 512MB in an old HP and added another 512MB in the 2nd slot (1MB max on this PC) and now the PC runs much faster and with less issues when running XP and Linux.
well i guess this review if based on the printer and the ink . they are great as far as color is concerned .but they run out pretty fast and they are very expensive. we use them for business. we print mostly black and white and rarely use color. but the color somehow runs out as if it mixes in with the black . we were not able to use the printer after the magenta ran out , when we put the magenta in it informed us that all the other colors ( not the black, since we replaced it a week before ) were out and we could not use the printer till we replaced them all .. somehow i think its a scam with hp , but im not an expert on manufacturing ..
Works out of the package in Windows 7 x64. Atheros chipset. I use it as a dedicated network port for virtual machines. I'm knocking a star off for not including the stabilizer for 54mm slots. [...] If you plan to use this in ExpressCard54 slots I highly recommend a stabilizer as it is very easy to move around in the slot without one.
Fast delivery, great pictures and easy to use. However, battery charge is not as long as my previous camera, Pentax Optio S.
I received a faulty copy twice and returned them -- the door latch was ineffective, and when the door is unlatched, the camera turns off. I finally accepted a "working" copy that rarely works after a month or so of use. It reports that my batteries are dead after only a few shots, when they are not. Other buyers have had similar problems. I guess you get what you pay for.
I'm among those people who got the Panisonic one as opposed to this Belkin one that I was promised. Don't get me wrong, the Panisonic one is okay and more or less does what I want it to do, but I was expecting the Belkin one and, to be honest, somewhat excited for it.I guess for the price, I really can't complain too much. Just remember that this rating is not based around how bad the Belkin one is, just that I didn't actually get it and got another one instead.
This is hands down the best projector for the money. I think LCD technology is so much more stable and better technology than DLP and this unit doesn't have any "screen door" effect that is often complained of on LCD projectors. I've had mine for almost two years and love it. I have a 92" screen and HDTV looks great. My only caution is you really need a dedicated movie room for this unit with completely controlled lighting. It has a relatively low light output and you'll need to eliminate ambient light for ideal viewing. I have track lighting with a dimmer switch in a basement room and it works great. One more suggestions, use a grey screen designed for HDTV with a 1.8 gain. I recommend the "GreyWolf" series.
This item is exactly what you would expect from it.I was building a custom wooden case for a new computer, and needed attachment parts. This worked very well for that project, and also for installing salvaged parts into other systems, were attachment hardware wasn't inherently available.I also now have a great storage solution for any new case screws I happen to collect in my various salvaging projects where the hardware itself is no longer useful.
The DV input broke. Send for repair got it fixed but broke again while buring DVDs. I get screen freez after few minutes of recording.Samsung is sending brand new uunit model DVD-R160. Will have to see how it works.
Best headphones I've ever used. Got these for the office to replace the Apple Earbuds I had been using. I couldn't believe the difference in comfort and sound quality.
I like the camera a lot but find the exit pupil distance to be a little long. I have to hold the binoculars a little way from my face and that makes it a little unsteady at times. Other than that, it is great.
I have heard a lot of bad things about IPODs from a lot of different people. I wanted an MP3 player, but at the same time I wanted to avoid anything made by Apple. I ended up getting this version of the ZEN Player as a Christmas gift, only mine is white with a black touchpad. I have listened to it almost every day since getting it and have had very few problems with it. I got used to the touchpad quickly, but it can be hasslesome when you hit a bump in the car. However, it is possible to change the sensitivity of the touchpad so you don't scroll past what you want to listen to.Another problem I have had is that whenever the vehicle I'm riding in hits a really big bump, and my ZEN Player gets jerked too hard, the song I am listening to at the time will start over but act like it is still halfway through the song, if that makes any sense. The song will start over but the bar at the bottom showing how far I am through the song will continue from where it was before the song started over, so the song will end before it is actually over. This gets annoying but is not a big deal.My final complaint is that when I charge it from my computer it won't always respond, and I have to turn it on manually to get it to charge. Even then, when someone restarts the computer or switches the user, it will sometimes shut itself down and I will have to come back and turn it on manually again.Some of the good features of this product include the calendar, date and time, DJ mode (album of the day, random play all, favorite tracks, have not heard recently), 4 ways to categorize and find songs, and the ability to manually create playlists. I usually get 5-7 hours out of this before I have to recharge it, but I've found that using the backlight too much will greatly reduce the time you get out of it before having to charge, whereas, letting it sit and play for 3 hours without touching it will allow you to get a maximum of 8 hours of playing time out of it. It is also possible to turn the backlight off completely in the options menu.Overall, solid product, that when compared to the IPOD, is maybe not as durable, but is cheaper, has better features, and is not garbage when the battery dies. It is possible to buy a new battery for this guy, unlike with an IPOD.
I have had this unit for many years now. It has never failed me. We have watched thousands of movies and recorded shows weekly for years without the first problem.I am looking forward to the HD version when it arrives. If it is half as good as this one, it will be GREAT!
just not what I thought it would be. I expected the pen to pick up the words of each sentence as I scrolled it across the page.It seemes that the button that is compressed to turn on the light just doesn't want to work all the time.half way across the page the light turns on and then it reads a few words and then the light goes out and you end up with half a sentence.After much frustration by my adult daughter, she laid the pen down and started typing the information.I'll wait to make a final judgement after I get to try it, but I did try it for about 5 seconds when she was frustrated and it seems to not function like they say it should.Not totally impressed with this item.
Watch TV on our 20" iMac with this for our everyday TV. Works like a charm - only small bug is sometimes you have to unplug it and plug it back in to get it to work.
Works as advertised. Expected this because it is a re-order of a previous product.
I would gladly purchase the online game code for MS Points and Gold Subscriptions from Amazon time and time again. I don't have to waste fuel to go out and get one at the store as well as I do not pay the same price as I would at the store with taxes etc. I also prefer not to register a credit card to my GamerTag in case of someone hacking my account on Xbox Live so downloading these online codes makes that possible.The simplicity of being able to purchase the online code, retrieve the code, immediately redeem the code in Xbox Live and begin to enjoy my purchase allows me instant gratification. I would gladly purchase this item again whenever the need arises in the future.
Cables are a very long length and the sound quality is great! I also like the fact that they aren't rubberized, they're coated in a kind of mesh nylon coating. This keeps them from tangling as easy.
the trv22 is the in the middle of the trv19/22/33 family. it has a nice camcorder feature set but it's sitting on the fence as far as still capability is concerned.pros:- compact design, light weight.- larger size CCD should provides better low-light performance.- miniDV media is widely supported.- ability to take vga resolution pics to memory stick.- ability to record mpeg videos to memory stick (choppy).- analog-to-digital conversion with pass-through.- great connectivity options: firewire, USB, S-video, headphone, mic input, etc.- carl zeiss lens.- color viewfinder.- intelligent accessory shoe.- steady shot and night shot.- progressive shutter system.- supports exif 2.2.cons:- it would have been nice to get a bigger 3.5&quot; LCD.- you could do better on the still photo department. unless all you want to do with your digital pics is to send over email or post to a website, you will be disappointed with the maximum 640x480 resolution this camcorder supports.- no pop-up flash for taking stills and no built in video light but you can get a flash/video combo light for less than a hundred bucks.- as with most sony products, you pay a premium, pushing up the price.this is a nice camcorder but in my opinion, it is in no-camcorder's land with regard to still capability. the supported maximum resolution is really only good for posting on the web or email. if you don't care about still capability, save a few bucks and go for the trv19. if you want better still resolution, go for the trv33 or pc-105 or panasonic's gs-70. good luck.
I bought it specifically to dub my Sony Hi8 tapes to PC in AVI foramt, through my Sony DV camcorder and docking station. Unfortunately, the S video cable is defective although the yellow video cable works. Strangely enough, Sony A/V -> S video still works. The reverse (i.e., S video -> Sony A/V) doesn't.I am returning it for an exchange and will update this review in a week or two.
Pretty much out of the box and ready to use, there are a few protocls to set on the fax function, the directions are completely user friendly. the self feed is great, also with front feed for various SF-xx (standard form). This machine comes loaded to copy 1500 sheets. If you sell on one of the sites, printing labels should be no problem. You can fax electronically via the printer or with included software for email. I thought the $300/free shipping with Amazon.com was the best deal I could find. Lastly, I've always had problems with scanners, I had to play with this a bit, resolutions, picture size and such can be figured out fairly easily, and changed quickly.
I live in Southwest Virginia, a very rural and mountainous area, and this device along with the software has not gotten me lost yet. I am very pleased with the voice commands, and the maps.I love the feature that if you press F5 (repeat last command) that it will update you travel distance and estimated time (based on your speed) tell it to you.The best feature by far was its ability to get me back on route when I made a wrong turn. It quickly recalculates your route, and begins speaking the direction to get back on route immediately.Being a guy I naturally hate pulling over at a gas station for directions, and hopefully this baby will keep that from happening again.Over all I give this 5 out of 5 stars, I have used the Garmin GPS 18 (very similar to this) and I hated the user interface of the software. It took longer to recalculate routes, and the map is VERY hard to read (especially if you are at a red light and only have a couple of seconds).
I had this camera for less than two years when it stopped working. I treated this camera like a baby, so it should have lasted for a long time. They would charge me $115 to fix it - and then that is only guaranteed for six months. Minolta customer service told me that it is the nature of mechanical things to break and I happened to get one that broke. Do not buy this camera unless you want to buy another one next year.
I bought this deck a week ago, exchanged it for another one, and my overall impression is that the quality of its recording capability is markedly inferior to my old Aiwa F770 deck, for which I cannot get replacement parts any longer. On the up side, this Denon deck plays my old tapes beautifuly, but its ability to record is markely inferior, with a noticeable degree of wow and flutter. For well recorded CD sources of string music like mandolins, the recordings it makes are barely listenable. For me the primarly utility of this Denon deck is to continue to have the ability to play old recordings, and to have a deck which seems well made and likely to last a while. CD and Flash memory recordings are so much better, that if I were you I'd think twice about buying any tape deck, unless you have a similar need to access old rare cassette recordings.
I also own a the Steiner Ralleye 7x50's, which I like a little more and seem to be a bit more robust. The 9x40's have the same styling as their military type brothers, but they are smaller and lighter. The optics are very clear and suprisingly, at least to me, the low light performance of the Safari 9x40 model is actually much better then I anticipated. If I had to carry a pair all day, the 9x40's would probaly be my choice. Out of a car or boat, I'd chose the heavier models as they seem a little more built for abuse then these.
Although a novice in the domain of home video, this unit has surpassed my expectations! With near total-digital quality, the picture and editing features have been remarkable. Combined with the advanced options to make each video memorable (such as title options, digital effects and picture effects), learning to use the system was both exciting and easy. The added feature of memory-stick digital photographs made this camcorder a bargain - home videos and digital photography in one! The large color viewing screen adds to the overall excellence of this top-of-the-line Sony digital 8 camcorder!
This is the same PLP-SAM42 as on the Peerless web site, but almost half the cost. No brainer, if you have a Samsung LCD/plasma, this is the adapter plate you need to attach to a Peerless mount. Love amazon.com.
The only thing worse than no customer support is bad product and no customer support. This company believes that if they ignore the customer they can keep milking money from people who don't read reviews. Well, slowly but surely the word will get out there, so keep on laughing all the way to the bank because one day the name Iriver will mean dirt.
These work as good as any other ear pieces I have worn, but none of them stay in my ears when running or working out, and these are no different. The sound is as good if not better then any others I have owned, but I bought them in hopes to use it while running.
I listened to a lot of headphones in my quest to replace some Stax headphones that I sold. The ATH-A series by Audio Technica offered the best value in sound quality and are the most comfortable headphones I have ever experienced. As I auditioned the ATH-A series, I could not tell the difference in sound quality between the ATH-A500, ATH-A700, and the ATH-A900. But I purchased the 900 because I wanted metal cans and the 500 and 700 used composite from what I read. I definitely prefer a closed type headphone as I feel it provides the fullest most pleasing sound. Any of these ATH-A series headphones are most highly recommended!
This sound card can really improve the sound on your computer, if you're still using the integrated sound that most computers come with. Combine this soundcard with a decent pair of speakers, like the Kipsch Promedia Ultra 2.0's I got with it, and you've got some very respectable sound coming out of your computer.The software that comes with the card is particularly good, and makes a huge difference in playback quality. When I tested the sound card the first time I was disappointed, I could barely tell the difference. Then I tweaked the equalizer and turned on the Crystalizer, and it sounded WAY better. Yeah, another reviewer didn't like the Crystalizer... maybe it's an age thing, it sure helped for my almost-middle-aged ears.Another nice feature is the SVM (Smart Volume Management) which balances out the volume level. That's a great feature if you listen to classical music. It does some funny things with the volume level in regular music, though, and causes the sound card to overreact to regular PC sounds (changing pages in the web browser, for instance), so you may not want to use this all of the time.
Excellent mouse. I am very confident that, as advertised, the single battery will not need to be replaced for 6 months.
I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago to use with my 9 x 63 binoculars and a Bogen tripod. I was greatly disappointed in the product. In general, the design is fine. However, the 1/4 - 20 threaded stud was so poorly cut and chrome plated that it wouldn't even screw into the mounting hole on my binoculars. I ended up having to recut the thread on the stud with a 1/4 - 28 die. It works fine now but why should anyone have to do that. Bushnell should be ashamed of themselves for peddling such junk and having such lousy quality control at their Chinese factory. I'd try another manufacturer if I were to buy another one.
I travel extensively, both domestic and overseas. I use a laptop in the course of doing business - I am a special effects designer. I selected this particular laptop because it had a duel-core fast processor, lots of RAM, WiFi, built in CD/DVD player-burner, a decent size hard disk, screen and keyboard - all in a package that weighed only a bit over 4 lbs. Of course, this is my fourth Toshiba laptop. The last three all were reliable and exceeded my expectations regarding performance.I have already taken this laptop for a couple of weeks around Europe. It is a great package to carry, small enough to fit in a backpack, and convenient to remove for that airport security trip through the X-ray machine. WiFi worked great when I could find a hotspot.I would recommend this laptop for anybody who needs a lightweight laptop at the higher end of the performance curve and can justify the price. If you do not require quite as much performance, but like the portability, you can get the same size and weight package for $400 to $500 less in the Toshiba U205-S5034 laptop - seen on sale for $999.00. If you do not wish to pay the premium for the small package and light weight, there are numerous laptops in the $450 to $700 range advertised every weekend.
I have been buying B+W filters for some time now, and I am very happy with them. This filter quality is on par with the other products of B+W.B+W filters are quite expensive, but they do not affect the quality of the images, as others do. I can only recommend them. I would suggest buying only Multi-coated filters, because the noticiably reduce glare. As others have said, do not put a cheap filter on a nice lense, it will just ruin your images.
We put them on every table. People enjoyed the casual no pose pixs! Our 3yr old grandson took some great pix. Great idea for all!!
The wireless router was easy to install and configure . The shape and stackability was ideal to place on top of the cable modem from the provider . I like the muscular form . I bought this to upgrade with Tomato Firmware or DD-WRT but so far the default Linksys firmware has been good enough . I'll upgrade when I have a spare weekend . Links are below for anyone interested in more functionality and graphical metrics from this wireless router :[...]-- MoChaMan
I purchased the Canon XH A1 for a specific project. I received the camera only 1 night before the first day of shooting was scheduled. Be sure to read through the manual to learn what this thing can do. I usually don't read manuals but the custom color/contrast settings are a bit advanced and very helpful in getting the 'look' you want.I have only been impressed with this camera (as I often am with any Canon products). Battery conservation is excellent, audio is crisp, custom options abound, manual controls are easily accessible, low-light situations are not a problem (+6 to +32 gain! use sparingly, of course), and the image is fantastic for HDV.Some people have been complaining about the smaller LCD flip-out monitor. I have not found this to be a problem thanks to Canon's focus assist features (2x magnify and the high-contrast mode).I have one very small complaint: make the MIC->XLR switch a hardware switch! It's annoying to switch it in the camera menu. All the other audio control switches are hardware, so why not that?Overall, this is a 5-star product at a very reasonable price. 24f, 30f, and 60i modes all perform beautifully. If you're looking for the right hardcase, I have been very pleased with thePelican 1550 Case w/Foam (Black)
Purchased a pair of these from best buy for around $20. Sounded great and were great for the gym. Broke while I was lifting the headphones off my head at work (desk job). The place it broke was just above the part where you adjust the length of the bottom portion of headband, just above the 6 little bumps. I also notice the plastic is turning white where it folds at the top. Shitty plastic can not stand up to normal use.Took it back to Best Buy but they refused to give me a replacement pair or refund, even though I took it back within 30 days of purchase and with original receipt. They said because the break is considered physical damage, the return policy is void. I said it broke during normal use as I was taking it off my head, the manager told me I am supposed to lift it from the part of the band with the little dots and that the packaging should have instructions to do that; I showed her the packaging which did not mention that at all. I said the product was defective, but she corrected me that a product is only considered defective if it was broken while still in the package.
A few years ago a friend of mine gave me a pair of headphones that I thought sounded great, but didn't really realize how great they were until they broke. I purchased 4 or 5 other pairs of headphones, after this happened, trying to find a pair of similar quality. I was, however, simply unable to find pair that met my expectations. Maybe I'm picky, but I just couldn't bring myself to listen to music through poor headphones. I know how my music is supposed to sound, and until this pair, I could not find a pair that was able to conduct the sound as it was meant to be.If I knew how these headphones were going to perform, I would have been willing to pay $60 + for them in a heart beat.
I bought this Receiver to replace an older Harmon Kardon unit. Found it on a special sale and could not let it go. I have been using it for a few weeks now. It has loads of features, some of which I have yet to use. BUT it's number one benefit is the crystal clear sound at all power levels.
i was in the market for a high end computer set-up. mainly for gaming and photoshop CS5. i already had my favorite mouse, (the Razer Orichi) and wanted something to match it but had to be a gaming keyboard as well as easy to type as i am also a student. ive shopped for days online and at my local frys. i soon boiled it down into 3 choices. the Logitech g15, the razer lycosa mirror edition and this microsoft recelusa. What pulled me to the lycosa was that it had all the features i wanted: macros, gaming, comfortable keyboard, and BACKlit! all they other keyboard has these features but the microsift lycosa was CHHEEEEAAPP compared to the other two which were $100 and $80 respectively. this keybaord was a joint collaboration between microsoft and Razer so it was perfect for me. the key strokes are soft yet very responsive and anti ghosting.Cons: the only thing i dont like is that the wrist rest is not supportive of the entire length of the keybaord; it is more elliptical/curved as opposed to having a wrist rest on the WASD keypad. i still love it for $38.50 shipped which is less than most games and will last me a long time.i also forgot to mention the keyboard is USB which is great be ive also had wireless KB and they dont work as well as they look.
I tried using the Huey Pro on my laptop LCD screen and was disappointed at the results. However, this is because during the calibration I was asked to adjust both brightness and contrast so that certain images were displayed a certain way on my screen, and I didn't/couldn't. On a laptop to change either of these is only accessible via software with your video card, and mine wont let me change contrast, only brightness. This being said, I look forward to trying this product on my external display as soon as I get a chance to hook it up again, but I wanted to warn others that might try to use this on a laptop. My results on my laptop resulted in the pinkish cast that so many people on here complain about, but since this is not a fault with the Pantone software but rather my inability to change my contrast I'm not blaming a bad product, yet. I am giving it 2 stars because they failed to point out that you may have this trouble on laptops despite advertising that it worked on laptops. I will re-review this product after trying it on my desktop monitor. I will point out that the setup and calibration process was fairly simple and straight forward.UPDATE: 0/5 StarsI have tried using the Huey Pro on a new desktop I purchased, with 2 22" Dell LCD monitors and I got the exact same results. Before I had limited control of the monitor since it was a laptop, but my external monitors have all the controls you should need for setup (contrast and brightness) and it still just made my monitors a pink color!! Possibly the worst tech purchase I have ever made, steer clear of the Huey Pro.
I have read the other reviews and wanted to throw my opinion in. We have purchased one of these printers at work. I have turned out some really nice stuff on them. However,...The one reviewer who said that the artwork on the discs is flat is correct. It is dull compared to the brilliant colors on the glossy paper I use for the Jewel case inserts. Still it looks alot more professional than the stick on labels that were previously used. I haven't seen anyone mention the fact that it does only print to PRINTABLE CD/DVD's. Don't buy this thinking you are going to slip in the leftovers from that spindle you bought (unless you slap the label on first of course).The printer does only print on cd/dvd's using the Epson software. Near as I can tell other label software assumes you are using a sheet of paper and use a software based template. That template is in a corner of where a sheet of paper would be. The Epson however, prints on a special disc tray that sits in the center. The two techniques seem incompatible. This was a little frustrating as the Epson software was limiting in the design aspect as it has poor support for graphic formats such as PNG or TGA with transparenies in them.As a work around,I have been using roxio to design my discs then "save lable design as image file". Then I bring the finished image in and plunk it down in the Epson software. I'm certain you could do the same thing in Photoshop/Illustrator, if you had the proper template.As for the travel play in the insert tray (try saying that 10 times fast), the Epson appears to use a system to calibrate the tray position at each printing (Infra-red I am guessing)I have only had the printer for two weeks so I cannot attest to claims of track marks or other problems that some have claimed after having the printer for months.
The Sennheiser CX300 Earbuds are a great deal for the money. The sound quality is great, and they look very nice also. When you figure out which size buds to use, the bass is great, so s the treble and mid-range. Overall Great Product!!!!
This TV is now the centerpiece of my bedroom. I have placed it about 2 feet from the end of my bed, and sitting/laying at the head of the bed is the perfect viewing distance - any closer and the picture doesn't look as clear.The TV does a great job with analog and digital broadcasts and HD channels look fantastic.I really love the fact that the TV saves different settings for each input. For example, I have my HD dvr cable box connected to one of the component inputs and I use the AV3 input for my PS2. It automatically saves the game mode - on setting for the PS2 and leaves the game mode - off setting for the cable box. I don't need to worry about checking the setup menu every time I switch inputs.The only reason that I can think of not to get this TV is that the newer sets have 1080p and this set only has 1080i and progressive scan IS better than interlace. Also the newer sets use an LED and this set uses a conventional bulb that will eventually burn out. Other than that, this is the TV to get.
I bought this hub and am pretty happy as well, but just a couple of things to add:1. The LED's stay on all the time. I'm not sure if it's because I'm using a Mac or if they're just broken, but they seem to serve no functional purpose whatsoever. I'd like to find out about it but...2. This hub isn't even on the Kensington website anymore and the only instructions that came with it were simply how to plug it in. A bit frustrating.3. The extension cable (a really nice addition and one of the reasons I bought it) has a "Lead warning" on it, saying that it contains lead which is known in CA to cause birth defects and pregnant women shouldn't handle it. A bit scary and I see no reason why lead should even be in the cable.But on the plus side:4. The adapter is 120-240volts so you can take it with you when you're out of the country.Overall, it works and no problems yet so I guess that's all I ask.
BECAUSE OF AN ILL FAMILY MEMBER, I MUST LEAVE THE 2-WAY RADIO ON ALL NIGHT. THE STATIC WAKES ME UP. ALSO, BATTERIES HAVE TO BE REPLACED TOO OFTEN. THE ON-OFF BUTTON IS DIFFICULT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS TO USE.
This switch works greatly well. Note that the image showed is an old product. The product is black, smallest (11 cm x 3 cm)and modern. I really recommend this product of Cisco.
Cassettes offer crappy quality of sound and limited durability, both of which are in a best case scenerio. However, cassettes are also an entirely different, interesting, extra opportunity. I'll explain: The cassette tape allows you to be a little more hands on and do it yourself. You can physically cut and paste the tape to edit the old fashioned way--an experience that any audio-recording enthusiast should have (this can also be done with VHS tape and old reel-to-reels).For Cassette tapes, brand and length dictate all you need with quality. The longer the tape length, the more tape in the case. This means the possibility of more problems when editing, or sometimes even just while playing the tape. As for brands, this one (tdk) and Maxell are reliable. There may be a better brand but not one that is well-known, they do work better than thrift store tapes and off-brands. As for types of tapes(like hi bias, or CD quality)--watch yourself. They may, and should have slight differences that may make it better for certain recordings(ex: hi bias), however, the differences are hardly noticeable, especially with the ever persistent possibilities of background noise, feedback, and tape hiss. My advice: never get one of those "special" types of cassetes--they are just more expensive and pretty much the same, and anyway, if you want purely quality avoid cassettes altogether.
I received the product on time as stated.Now for the bad news: it's a piece of junk. The $25.00 cost was outrageous for a simple plastic battery holder that can be purchased for $2.99 at Fry's, less than the shipping cost. It doesn't work as warranted, it doesn't charge the battery in my MP3 player, just supplies power.By the way, it was shipped inside a FEDEX bag, which was stuffed inside a USPS standard envelope. That was how it was delivered, by the USPS.I am disappointed with this product. You need to have an evaluation team to look at what you are putting Amazon's reputation on the line for.Thanks for the opportunity to share my edge of the fence decision on whether or not I shop at Amazon again.Norman Mushnick
Great sound quality, excellent price, longlasting battery charge. The remote control only handle the speaker system, not the ipod.
excellent product and quality. Securely packed and well priced.. . . . . . . . . . . .
As usual PNY does NOT disapoint. Great product and superb delivery time, faster then I expected. T.Y.
With exception to red-eye, I would give it a 10.This works best when taking pictures outside but it is only average at dark places. Try to buy a flash for darker indoors.
After searching high and low for a replacement for the Logitech Trackman FX, with the large marble, we found the Turboball. The trackball was close to the same, large size, and we were hopeful that it would work out. However, less than 2 months after installing it, it stopped working. Very disappointing. I can't recommend this trackball.
Actually, the adapter was nor reconized by the computer and did not work. The computer would not reconize the keyboard I intended to use it with.
I received this camera as a gift from my cousin and I have only had it one day and already I am going to return it. Save your money first off it's slow; the picture quality is poor and if you want to put a full screen picture forget about it. Logitech should just do us all a favor and get rid of this piece of junk. In my onion if this camera came with your computer or you bought it separately or are planning on buying throw it away it is better to have nothing than to have this camera it is junk plan and simple. I also think that it is in poor test to even have a camera of this low quality on Amazon. Com and they should discontinue selling it.
The lightscribe printing looks very professional. People I share them with think I've had them done at a studio. The audio recordings are true.
I have AT&T Uverse and this did not work well at all with the receiver box. The RF transmitter unit that went inside the Uverse remote in lieu of a battery appeared to cause the remote to be underpowered. Signal was intermittent.
The Bazooka Bass tube BT8024DVC BT is a true and powerful subwoofer that is easy to install and very light weight. Great product and reasonable cost.
This is a ok protuce good for th price.The video recorder does have sound but the words go faster then the pic so it gets a little screawed up .From the picture stand point it is alright not that great, some days it take very blurry pics.The batterie life is pretty bad i go trough so much batterie with this.The portiblety is alright to it wont fit in your pocket onless your a guy.The colors great! This camera is also very durible, trust me i have hade it for about 4 years, and its still about the same from when i got it!It also has differnt settings to put it on for day time or nite time ect. But i would highly recommend this protuct if you are looking for something cheap!
I guess the picture of the unit with streets in the the imagemade me suppose that is what you get. Apparently you do not. All you get is the main roads so once you zoom into your neighborhood you get a blank screen. To buy the street maps from Garmin cost $140 just for N. America. Looks like I should have just stuck with my laptop and Google maps. The Garmin web site is poor. I tried updating my software. Although I hit the update software it baulked because there were already files of the same name. Even after clicking "ok" the update box to extract the files never disappeared or changed to say it had correctly updated. I was left wondering if it had.
I was a believer that all HDMI cables were created equal...well, I draw the line with these. The connectors just didn't quite fit my TV. They did go in, but felt like metal on metal. On one TV, I couldn't get any signal. On another TV with the right touch I could get a picture but with occassional flickers in the picture. I do not recommend these.
(i work as a tech consultant, so i am very familiar with these products)the d-link dpr-1260 would be difficult to setup for a novice user. getting your computer to 'see' the printer connected to the router is very unreliable: sometimes it shows up, other times you have to restart the router and turn on/off the printer for it to work again. it consistently 'locked' up. not usable as a print server.i like most d-link products but in general their functionality is very unreliable. their tech support is awful. i've had several specific questions that they could not answer. i will not recommend d-link products to my clients in the future.the apple airport expressApple AirPort Express with Air Tunes (M9470LL/A), although slighty more money, is an EXCELLENT product. it worked perfectly the first time i plugged it in as a print server and to stream music. used it for 4 months now and no problems. wireless prints work every time. easy to setup on a apple computer. security is strong but needs a little understanding of wireless security to setup. the apple airport is a very recommended product.
You get what you pay for. This is really cheaply made. It was cheap, but the USB/IPOD charger stopped charging in just about 3 days. My assumption is that the retractable cable has a short. Not even really worth returning, but wow, I expected it to last a couple of weeks at least. Another thing is that if it does not break the cable is very short. If you have an extension cord on the floor, the cable is not long enough to allow you to place your IPOD on the table or desk.
After carefully researching this product and others similiar I decided to go with the Garmin. Garmin is a great product. I am very pleased with my purchase.
This case was expressly designed for the Audiovox XM Xpress receiver and it fits perfectly. There's even a little raised area to protect the knob on the receiver, and a pocket on the outside for the remote. The case fits perfectly in my glove compartment when I want to take the receiver off its car mount.I'd definitely buy any Belkin case for any other electronic products I have.
It took a Few Crashes, 3 Cases of dead drives while moving them from one OC to another before I discovered about the such called " REMOVABLE IDE HARD DRIVE DRAWER >. it's a Surprise to me why every PC doesn't come with one of those standard.
I live in Los Angeles where many stations compete and go in and out, especially with the pathetic pig tail antennas that are stuck like a joke in the back of many radios. But the Tivoli has a great antenna and is easy to use. I only wish this radio had digital tuning presets. Also don't be turned off by the one mono speaker. Its sound is clear and brilliant.Post Script: After owning the PAL for two years, I've come across some pros and cons:Pros:1. Can be used with an Ipod.2. Rechargeable battery and rubber casing make it good for outside use.3. Speaker sound is good for radio of its size.Cons:1. No digital tuning so it's not always easy to know what station you're on.2. AM (MW) sensititivy is only average. (The best AM available is ironically on the cheaply priced GE Superradio III which boasts an 8-inch interal AM ferrite antenna, twice the size of all competition.)3. For 50 dollars less you could get an Eton S350 Deluxe which has analog tuning and no presets but features SUPERIOR FM sensitity.
I do photography as a hobby for over 20 years. I love Pentax cameras because the lightness and for the lens compatibility and this is the best SLR I have ever had. I still need to test some of its features. But I am very happy with the quality of the pictures. I upgraded from istDS that I got two years back. The shake reduction come very useful when I take pictures of my 2 year old son who can not stay at one place. I used to get many blurred images with ist DS at low shutter speeds and this camera handles that very well. The colors are very natural and I like the fact that I can save images in both RAW and JPEG at the same time. I usually use RAW to store my images and JPEG for the web and email. The image processor may not be as good as what u may find in Nikon or Canon but the RAW images are very impressive. I think I finally got the right camera to really replace my older film based Pentax SLR and still I can use all those expensive lenses I have without having to spend more money. If u are an owner of Pentax SLR with many lenses and wants to go digital, there is no better choice than K10D unless u have a lot of money to invest on a camera and new lenses.
Note that the FTP implementation for the LinkStation does not support proper preservation of file timestamps, so every file copied to the unit via FTP is given the current date and time of writing.This makes the unit useless for remote file backups, since the software I use (Beyond Compare and SyncBack SE) uses the timestamps to see what files have changed -- with the FTP copies and the flawed timestamp implementation (I believe it's the MDTM command at issue), ALL existing files copied to the LinkStation appear to be newer, so you would have to copy everything again, instead of just the changed files.(I had planned to place my unit at my brother's house 2000 miles away, and save the family photos on it -- had to evacuate last year due to a fire threat in Southern California, and so I'm making sure that we don't even have to bother grabbing shoe boxes of photos).It works fine, but not particularly fast, on my LAN, since FTP access isn't used in that case.
I use this camera in my work. We bought it for newsletter photos, etc. I like it so much better than my personal camera that I've been allowed to use it for personal times and I've had really good luck with it. I just discovered the sports button on the dial and it's been great! I got my son's baseball hit in action! very cool! I now want to buy my own! I'm totally an ameatur and this camera makes me look pretty good!!
Bought this adaptor, and it plain does not work. I thought it funny that they make a conversion box to go from DVI to VGA and yet they also sell a simple adaptor, no sure how others got this to work.Product came in 1 day and was as described.Update:I figured it out. See this website ([...]), it explains it all, it is my user error. I have a DVI-D (D for digital) connection to my monitor, so I need a conversion box to go to VGA (VGA is analog signal). You have to have a DVI-A or DVI-I connection to not need a conversion box.
I bought this as a desktop replacement, and so far this notebook has surpassed all my expectations. Fit and finish are top-notch, this laptop is gorgeous even without turning it on. This thing is big though, I mean big! I live in a smaller town and have yet to find a store that has a bag big enough to fit this notebook. So if you're a road warrior you might want to consider a smaller choice, not to mention this thing is pushing 10lbs without any accessories. Comes with two remote controls, one for XP MCE and a small credit card sized Toshiba brand remote used exclusively for movie watching or listening to CDs, not sure why they included two since the Media Center remote will do all that and a lot more, but oh well. Also comes with a trial version of Office 2003 student edition, a nice touch that wasn't listed in the specs. Has quick launch buttons on the right for internet, mail and a tv-out feature for displaying on a TV. The LCD is extremely bright and the picture is uniform from corner to corner. Best features by far are the component out video ports and the 5.1 surround digital out for surround sound. If weight and size aren't an issue I would definitely recommend this notebook.Update!: Finally got around to using the component video out ports and hooked it up to my HDTV, you can set the output all the way up to 720p if your tv supports it, incredible picture! If you want to take advantage of the surround sound capability of this laptop you will need a toslink adapter for the headphone jack, you can find them for a few dollars. This will allow you to plug in a digital optical audio cable. Once I got that hooked up and put a dvd in it looked and sounded just as good as my sony home theater setup. The only drawback is having to figure all this out myself, the toshiba user manual is not very friendly.
I have owned my zune for about 4 months now, and i love finding new music to put on it. I have never had a problem putting any songs on it yet, i know some people have had issues with that. I never owned an ipod, i know they are a little smaller then the zune but the screen and audio playback on the zune is amazing and easy to use, and Zune Marketplace is easy to use and the songs are $1 a piece just like itunes but they dont have any videos on there yet. And thats the only problem i have come up with is that putting videos on it is a little annoying, you have to change the format to windows file to use them on the zune but other then that its a great experince with it
It looks like it wuill be a nice gift that can be used in a variety of rooms and settings. I'll know more after Decemeber 25!!!
Well, I got the ipod mini for Christmas, and for the first 3 months, everything went smoothly. However, I dropped it on a wood floor (the first time I've dropped it), and the screen broke completely! So now, it's useless. Blehhg.
I connected the BJC-6000 to a new Gateway computer using an A-B switch so that my HP 4plus printer could be accessed quickly when preferred. The initial set up was slow but instructions are adequate. Failure of Canon to provide the required Db-25 cable is annoying. I used the installation CD provided by Canon and received an error message (&quot;Printer not responding&quot;) when I tested the set up. After much hardware testing failed to correct the error I reinstalled using the Windows wizard for printer set up and everything worked o.k. I'm not sure now if I can use the software included on the CD since I had to set up using the windows software instead of the CD.
Overall a good value. I had only a couple of unusable discs in the spindle, a few caused by the fact that it is in a spindle rather than individual cases. Only one little gripe: That the bottom CD had some sort of quality inspection stamp on the data side of the disc! This made it unusable! Why not at LEAST put it on the label side? Still good discs at a decent price.
This remote is well worth the money. I have a large screen tv, cable box w/dvr, dvd surround sound, and my xbox all working perfectly with this remote. I also set it to control my fan. It is so easy to use, the "help" function right on the remote can fix almost any issue you encounter. I do believe this could save a marriage also, my wife can push 1 button to watch a DVD and then just push another when she changes here mind ands wants to watch the regular cable. There is no need for multiple remotes and she isn't intimidated by all the electronics I MUST have.
Over the years I've become addicted to shower radios--I must have something to drown out my poor attempt at singing. However, I have found that I end up having to replace the shower radio much more often than I'd like to. Not anymore! After spending a small fortune on cheap shower radios over the years, I decided I wasn't going to make a purchase until I found what I truly wanted. This radio is it! It runs on D batteries (or AC--not recommended in the shower) that last forever. The reception is incredible--and the best part is that it's DIGITAL. No more hunting for what you think the station is. But wait, there's more. The presets have ended the feud in my household between my daughter and me. She would always change the station to her favorite--and I would end up having to hunt for mine with the poor analog tuners of the cheapie shower radios. Now we have more than enough presets pretuned that are available at the touch of a button. I only have two complaints with this radio. First, it cam be mounted in the shower and easily removed to be used as a portable. And 2nd, the quality is incredible. Well, those don't sound like complaints, until you have a teenager who keeps taking it off the wall and taking it to the beach! I guess I'm just going to have to get another one for her...
I have purchased a number of these units for myself and for others as gifts. They are ideal for security - see the visitor without them seeing you; and for distant convenience - if you are in a part of the house or office, which is distant from the door.A great feature of this unit is your ability to view the visitor with the wide-angle lens BEFORE you decide to communicate with them. Then if you choose, you can have 2-way communication. There is also a remote unlock button, which you can activate from the phone to open the door, although it requires the purchase of the electronic lock.The unit is easy to install and requires no maintenance.
This is a great adapter for video when using an apple computer. Works well with video applications.
Bag is durable and good looking but is very heavy...If you have a 15 or 17 inch laptop you can hardly carry it for 100 yards...If you are a well build and workout frequently, you will like it or else try others..
I bought this Ipod for my daughter's birthday last year in September '05. We bought the "skin" to protect it, and it was used mostly in her vehicle in a playback device up until August. She took VERY good care of it, because it was her pride and joy. Well guess what, at that time the hard drive packed it in. We sent it to Apple under the warrenty, within the covered period and guess what? They sent it back as "uncovered by warranty, due to abuse". I looked at the thing when we had them send it back, and there's not a mark on it. Apple's warrenty coverage is a scam, and they know they have a problem with the hard drives failing and they won't stand behind there product. So much for the idea "you're better with an Apple".I hope Steve Jobs likes his sales numbers now, because he is losing the generation that would have bought his products in the future. My daughter will never consider an apple product again.
This camera is virtually useless. Not having a view finder is a real detriment. I tried taking pictures while skiing and in the sun, the LCD screen is invisible. You cannot see what you are taking. I tried other shots outside with the same result. I guess it's fine for taking inside shots, but I need a camera that does both. So I bought a new camera that works.
This device is great! Whether you have one, or a second one, it provides so much in the way of convenience. I purchased a second one for work and it lasted LONG after the terrible screen(s) used on the Viewsonic V35.
I have used the CD burner for 6 months and it has worked great. I recommend getting Nero Burning ROM 5.5 over using the burning software packaged with the CD drive. Nero is the best burning software out there - better than Roxio Easy CD creater, which created worthless coasters about 15% of the time. With Nero I create coasters about 2% of the time.The CD burner installed easily. A friend of mine told me that about half of the CD burners sold under the Pacific Digital band name are actually LiteOn manufactured burners - which is the best brand out there for CD and DVD computer drives.
Having only used 17" normal CRTs up until now I had a hard time choosing which 19" flat panel to get. Although all of the possible choices were plagued by complaints about "blurry sections" or "missing pixels" I eventually decided on this one and I have not regretted it for a second. For the record, I was also seriously considering a Philips 109B, which is a bit cheaper if cash is a big issue.The bad: One other reviewer mentioned a blurry section southwest of centre. This is true, I also have this, however as soon as I raised the monitor to 75Hz it disappeared (or became to slight for me to notice). Also, the settings do require a bit of fine tuning, I find that the shape of the screen tends to change VERY slightly over time and has to be readjusted once a fortnight or so. Third, the base, as others have mentioned, is hard to attach. My simple solution to this is to simply rest the monitor on the base without clipping it in. Unless you are continually lifting the monitor this works without problems. Finally, due to the aperture grille there are two very fine horizontal lines about 1/5 and 4/5 of the way up the screen. This makes no difference during games but I can see how it could get irritating while reading text.The Good: Both text and games are great. I find the text crisp for both white on black and black on white which makes surfing the net (and writing this review) easier on the eyes. Games are also done well, the brightness controls are very convenient especially, allowing me to change from games to text easily. TV (which I have running through this comp.) also turns out well. The subtler shape controls/degauss/moire etc. are what is to be expected and allow easy management when one needs to make fine shape adjustments.Overall: In my opinion, a great buy. Admittedly I am a first timer to 19" Flat Screens, but nevertheless I highly recommend this.
Why pay so much for HDMI cables when you can get a great set for a fraction of the price online. These work great and for the price they can't be beat!
I use this lens on my Nikon D80. Takes sharp pictures. Auto-focus is fairly quick and the lens is easy to operate. Only drawback is the amount of light required. Not really useful indoors. In outdoor macro mode I have to use a shudder speed of 1/60, or less, to be able to get decent focal depth. I'm still happy with my choice though. I can live with the limitations.
this is a powerfull product.pics up great singnal.at 11% you get 5.5 mb which is like dsl.would recommend it to any one.thanks!
This product is everything that is advertised. While it may not have the iPod recognition factor, it is definitely a viable alternative to an iPod, and I have already recommended it to my friends. I didn't want to give into the iPod craze, and the Creative Zen has met and exceeded all my expectations. While you can't watch video on it (who really needs to watch video on a 2 inch screen anyway??), loading music onto the player is a breeze once you've installed the included software on your computer. Also, unlike an iPod, the screen turns ALL THE WAY off when idle or when a song is playing, so you get hours of more battery use! A slight annoyance is that sometimes you have to reset the player by insterting a pin in a little hole when it freezes, but the Zen boots right back up in about 10 seconds with no memory lost and no harm done to the player. If you're looking for a great little mp3 player with room for thousands of songs/photos, this is an awesome choice. Highly highly recommended by this user!!
I have the U2 edition of the iPod. This edition has a black shell with the autographs of the band members on the back. They stopped making the U2 editions, and I just like this generation of the iPod, so I wanted this to last. I also hate bulky cases. I heard from friends that this is a good product, and the one I bought for my phone worked well, so I bought one for my iPod too.SummaryOverall, I'm satisfied. The thing was somewhat difficult to apply, but not too hard. The wet application is nice because it means you can slide the thing around a little to line it up perfectly. I was a little worried about water getting inside my iPod, but I noticed no damage. One thing worth noting is that I ran out of solution before I got to the back piece. Zagg recently changed the shape of the bottle. Maybe they decreased the capacity as well. It wasn't a huge problem though, since a little research showed that originally they didn't even ship solution and said to use mildly soapy water. This worked well for me. One other thing worth noting is that it protects the broad surfaces (like the front, back, and sides), but the corners and front edges to some degree are left partially bare. This isn't a huge deal in my opinion since it would be quite hard to engineer it to cover the iPod perfectly (not to mention it'd be harder to apply). Interestingly, the film is somewhat soft, rather than the hard cellophane-like texture I expected. It does add a slight rubbery feel to the iPod. This isn't to say that it doesn't feel very tough and durable, though.DetailsThe front was fairly straightforward to put on. I wet my fingers, took the piece, wet the sticky side, placed it on, lined it up, and squeegeed the bubbles and excess liquid out (there's a provided squeegee for this). It went pretty smoothly for me. If you do manage to get it wrong, you can peel it off and try again without causing problems as long as you don't wait too long (you can do it later even if you're careful). Like I stated earlier, I was worried that the liquid would soak in the crevice around the click wheel, and maybe it did, but I left it to dry like the instructions say, and I've had no problems. Most of the "microbubbles" (as Zagg calls them) that the squeegee didn't handle did work themselves out in a day or so, but there are a couple tiny bubbles that didn't. I guess I missed them while squeegeeing, and they are definitely slightly larger than the microbubbles that I couldn't get out. No big deal though; they are barely noticeable and it's probably my fault. Truthfully, looking at my iPod again after another day or two, they do seem to have shrunk a little. They may very well work themselves out still.The back was a bit harder. They recommend starting with the back to get the hang of it, but I would recommend otherwise since it's significantly harder. At this point I had run out of solution. This was only a minor annoyance. The Zagg website says you can refill the bottle with plain water up to two to three times, but the new bottles seem to be permanently sealed. I did some research though, and apparently with the first invisibleSHIELDs they just said to mix your own solution of soapy water (a few drops of soap for a few ounces of water or so). I did that and just dipped my fingers in and "fingerpainted" it on to the sticky side. Not too difficult. The annoying part about the back is that it was very difficult to line up. Every time I had it, it would slip a little. Then, if it didn't, it would slip when I tried to wrap the sides around. I figured out that you have to line it up, then squeegee the back face to keep it from sliding much while you fold the sides up. The sides, and particularly the corner flaps, were quite stubborn. I had to apply them one at a time using a technique they call "palming", where you hold the piece in place against your palm for 30 seconds. This worked well, but took patience, since there were about 6 places I had to palm.It ended up looking very nice for me. The entire installation took about 30 minutes, including research about the solution and mixing it. I had no fingerprints and only 2 very tiny bubbles on the front (I really have to inspect it closely to find them). I washed my hands and made sure my fingers were coated in the liquid before I touched the invisibleSHIELD, and that seemed to stop fingerprints completely, for those worried about it.One other complaint is that Zagg seems to have stopped packing cleaning cloths in the box. I received one with the shield for my phone, and my friend was surprised to hear I didn't get one too. I had to make a trip out to Walmart and get some glasses cleaning cloths to clean my iPod before applying it.
I wish I could tell you how this product performs. Unfortunately the software, real Jukebox that comes with it or the Windows Media player intermittingly does not recognize the device. It took me several hours to figure out how to load songs onto the device. The Real Jukebox software is very intrusive, loading many things onto your computer. When I tried updating the software, it would only give me a 14-day trial to the new software and asked me for a credit card. I am a literate computer user and fond this device to be very difficult to load songs. Customer support give you the wrong email address and cannot forward you email to the proper division.
Alot cheaper than buying name brand and works just as good.Very good product!
However I dont know if this or anything like this would have fixed the issue with my Cd player to be honest
We placed our speakers 1' above our deck and 14' seperation. Couple that with monster cable-THESE SPEAKERS SOUND GREAT!!!We are using a 50W/channel receiver. Well placed, these speakers have plenty of highs and the bass is audible (sub-woofer) would give enhancement). For our back-ground type music under the sun/stars this is an exceptional deal. Well worth the purchase!!
I really like the tripod - it is VERY versatile (lengthwise and angle-wise), sturdy and priced very reasonably - the perfect tripod for my indoor needs - both for stills and videos.
I have had the Magnavox MPD720 for about a month now and it hasn't skipped a beat. Unlike some players it doesn't go into convulsions when you &quot;dance&quot; on the keys but takes you last entry and does it. I had a CyberHome unit that I bought in November at Wal-Mart and July 2nd it crashed and burned when it was most needed. Good ol' Wally World refunded my money (I had paid $248 for it, although it is now less than $200) with no questions ask. Yes I did have the receipt. The lady took me back to the electronics dept and I picked out the MPD720 without checking the reviews on line but from what I read I made a good decision.So far it has done fine. I have three gripes that are minor; 1. The case is to darn small. With all accessories stuffed inside it is tight as a drum. No room for headphones, or anything else. I put it in an old laptop bag with the unit inside the original case and all is well. 2. For the life of me I can't find a way to see how much battery is left. With a battery life like I'm getting, well in excess of 3 hours on a charge it doesn't really matter. 3. Internal speakers leave a lot to be desired, low volume on some movies, so low if any other noise is around the sound is covered up. Plug in a set of small headphones and it comes alive.The quality of the video is much better than the Cyberhome. I'm lucky to have rid myself of that piece of junk... with all the reviews on it rating it super low. Thanks Wal-Mart!One other thing, I believe Magnavox could have a longer warranty. The CyberJunk rig had a year (thank God), Magnavox has only 90 days, they could do better.
This printer bites! I had a brand new 946 all in one printer from dell and not quite after a year it stopped printing. It started with the black ink not printing, I checked the Dell tech site and the remedy was to replace the ink cartridge since the black ink was probably faulty. (Also just a note while browsing on their tech forums for printer solutions A LOT of people had the same problem) I did this (as did several people on the forum) didn't work!I checked with tech support again they had me reinstall the drivers I did this (as did several people on the forum) didn't work!Now my color ink won't print. And it isn't just the print that won't work, the copy doesn't work either.Unfortunately my warranty had expired so I wasn't able to demand a replacement. I really don't like this printer! Just a forwarning about the printer.
Stay away from this hard drive. Lasted less than 10 months. Western Digital apparently is better. I have read many negative reviews about this after I purchased it.
I've been researching for a good camera bag and finally settled on the Lowepro Vertex but couldn't decide between the 100 and 200. I have a modest kit so either should meet my basic needs so I opted for the 100. It arrived today and I was able to get what I would need in the field in to the bag but it was more limited in space than I expected. It would have been fine however but when I put it on it felt like a kid's backpack. I'm 6'4" tall and wear an XL shirt. I have to have the shoulder straps at their longest extension to feel comfortable but the waist strap hits me above the navel, just under the rib cage. It would in no way support the pack at all as a waist belt should but would only keep it from moving around as I moved. I am returning this pack and have ordered the 200. It may still be a little too short but the added two inches of height will at least help some.As to quality and features this pack is really amazing and I highly recommend it if you need a pack that will take a lot of abuse. The water proof zippers are a great feature and the integrated rain cover is great. I've never been disappointed with any Lowepro product from a manufactured or features point.
I have had the same problems with the HP PSC 2210.Their software is a huge gobbled mess of code writing which does not integrate or operate within Windows Operating Systems very well.After having numerous issues with their Printer Software with several printers, versus using a simple to install driver included with Windows. ( This should be updateable through Microsoft's Website as well)When some friend's of the family needed help with purchasing a new printer after we dealt with HP Printer software problems for years with their HP Printer. I finally opted to buy a Canon multi use printer. It had a very simple driver. ( Small in Size, compared to the behemoth 70mb+ HP software they require you install on top of Windows.)The Canon is excellent and worked right away. No problems, no huge Software package, very simple and integrates and harnesses the Windows OS in a very efficient manner.I will not be buying HP printers again, until I hear they have shaped up their approach to writing drivers for their printers. They are just a mess. Their software writing department should be canned. A waste of payroll.
I ordered the radio so as to pick up our local TV stations and weather station during power outages. The radio does this well. I am pleased.
I bought these headphones in March. It is now late May and the right earbud doesn't work. Even before that happened, I attempted to use it at the gym and while running outside, and it doesn't stay tight and secure on the ear. Sweat and moderate movement cause it to slip out of place. The "claw" as someone else referred to it is thus ineffective. In conclusion: waste of time and money.
Loaded with complete ease on my Windows XP computer. 5 minutes of set-up time and I was ready to go. It's not great with real low light, but turning on a couple of lamps does wonders. The picture quality is fantastic for [the price]and the frame rate is surprising as well. If you have a broadband connection, your friends will be amazed at how smooth the video stream is, especially when you tell them how much you paid for it.
I wanted the firewire version,but it was more expensive,so I bought the usb 2.0 verion of the lacie 500gb ext drive Porche designed for 116.05 +super saver free shipping. I got the drive in 2 days fom Amazon!! awesome! The box it came in was sealed new. I was pleasently suprised at the small size of the drive.Also, the case is not flimsy,perfect for most uses.It's sturdy. There is nothing flimsy about it not even where you plug in the cables in the back. It is quite simple. I noticed that the power supply was identical to a laptop AC power supply. The power supply has a green led power light when its on. I was worried about possible noise problems and heat problems as reported in some other reviews. No need to worry though, the drive is super quiet and has a small fan vent on the side of the case. It is quiet. When on, it gets a bit warm but not hot!!! It is silent. Also, it has a tiny dual color led light (tiny!!)which is orange when drive is on and then red when writing /reading drive.The only kind of lame part was the included usb cable which is about 1ft long (great to hook up with my laptop but lousy to hook up with my desktop which required a 6ft cable). The drive came formatted with fat32 and came right up in my windows xp service pack 2 system with a drive letter (ready to go). The quickstart manual just gives you basic hook up instructions.It also came with a cd rom tht had the actual user manual. The manual tells how to optimize usb 2.0 and how to format the drive to ntfs instead of fat 32 (just go to disk management and do a quick format which formatted the drive to ntfs in a few seconds!!!).I then copied about 39gb's of files from my internal hard drives and it worked great!! USB 2.0 is fine to play audio and vieo fiels from. Granted, 39 gb's took a while, about 1 hour maybe. Not as fast as firewire, but fast enough not to be annoying. It was about what I expected from usb 2.0. Smaller files were much faster of course. Overall, I highly recommend this drive!! It's just right!! Performance and great price and looks great. I also have a lacie firewire drive and have had it running for 2 years 24/7. there was no problem using a lacie firewire and lacie usb 2.0 ext drive on the same machine.When I compare the speed of the usb and the firewire drive, I don't really see a difference!! I guess maybe I would when transferring a ton of files,but to me, it seemed about the same speed wise. I like this drive so much that I plan on getting another. I did not install the backup software that came with it.If your looking for a quality inexpensive hard drive this is it!!! This is a great buy and highly recommended!!!
I purchased this converter to go with a 150 watt appliance I had given a friend for Christmas. The converter was supposed to handle 300 watts, but when my friend tried to use it, it kept blowing the fuse. I was going to return it but, it was going to be so much hassle for such little return, I ended up throwing it my donations stuff.
It's a 25 foot cable. It does it's job really well, have it hooked to my wireless router for X-Box Live. Fast and solid connection. No complaints :)
This is now listed for $1.5 million. I don't think I want to pay that much...
Using Mac G4 running OS 9.2.2. 1. When plugged into a USB hub it wouldn't allow the computer to shut down or restart. 2. Downloaded newest drivers - 2 icons would appear on the desktop and still wouldn't allow shut down or restart. 3. A real pain to insert the compact flash card. Consigned to the garbage can. A waste of (Money) plus postage.
Your mileage may vary, but I feel the pain of the reviewer who went through two routers already. Been there. Doing that. I bought the WGR614 as an upgrade to my MR814, which ran like a champ. I had visions of blistering-fast wireless speed dancing in my head, since my Dell X300 has fast wi-fi built in.Set-up was a no-brainer on the first WGR614, but it croaked fifteen minutes later--just up and died. Amazon's great return policy had a new one on my doorstep two days later. This one isn't dead, but weeks later I am concluding that it is definitely ill. At least once a day I have to reset all of its information entirely. Several times an hour, the router drops the connection--last night I was walking a staff member through a long Web-based project, and realized what a nightmare this router is in terms of reliability. I have a rock-steady DSL connection, so that's not the problem (if I take the router out of the equation, all's well, but then, of course, I don't have wireless access for the other PCs in the house).I've switched the channel on my wireless phone and twiddled with other settings, but that didn't help. Yes, it's fast, it's easy to set up, and it's compact. If yours is working, mazel tov. I just don't have the patience any more. I'm going to admit defeat and turn this in for another brand, and get by in the interim with my older router. I've been loyal to Netgear, and tried hard to stay loyal with this purchase, but I can't. (You can check my other Amazon reviews--I'm pretty generous with stuff I like.) I need a router that works. Try again, Netgear.
I have had this plasma and have been using it daily with normal 480i cable signal since 11/05. I finally hooked it up to hd signal this week and the picture looks awesome. I came online looking for specs for this plasma because I couldn't believe it was only 480p. It looks as good as the 1080i plasma sets I have seen. Incredible value since you can find these on ebay and craigslist used for around $600. If you can buy one used cheap don't pass up the opportunity. A+++++
Good size for the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex, seems to be durable and to protect the hard drive well. Nice colors and it has a pocket to keep the cables.
There isn't much to say. I bought it for my 2007 dodge charger and it works.I was able to connect the antenna to my new sony radio.
I plugged the unit in, attached to USB port and it worked perfectly. DVD'splayback great as well as CD's. DVD's and CD's burned with the includedsoftware worked great. (I used Verbatim DVD+R Lightscribe) Unit runs quietand sits on rubber feet so there's no vibration. Lightscribe works great,leave around 20 min. to burn a full size high quality image, a few lines of text takes a min. or so. Recommended
I was reluctant to purchase this item since many reviews were so negative. As soon as I received the item I set up the transmitter and receiver and experienced the same problems described in many of the reviews. A second look through the instruction manual allowed me to solve the problem. It seems a proper orientation of the antennae and the selection of a clear channel solves the problem. I have a 2.4GHZ phone in my bedroom and experienced no interference at all. The only interference so far has been from my microwave oven which I don't see as much of a problem since the microwave oven is not on at all times. I am glad to be able to watch DirecTV in my bedroom without having to drill and pay anyone to set up new wiring!!!
Purchased this router a couple of years ago for use of its bridge feature. I don't have an Ethernet cable running near my TV/DVR. But, I wanted to add a Slinbox to the configuration; the Slingbox requires Ethernet access. Instead of running cable, I purchased the P330W for a very cheap price. The steps to configure it as a bridge were not that obvious; otherwise, I would give it 5 stars. You should be technically knowledgeable to attempt the bride mode setup. I ran my Ethernet cable from by Slingbox to the P330W and it bridged the connection to my wireless router.A couple of years later, no problems, no reboots, runs like a champ and not bad (industrial) looking either. Its fits in well in my den.
I have really been happy with this box of shredder bags. I bought them in 2009 and I am still using the original box of 100 bags. I am a petty "low" user of shredder bags I guess with my filling a bag only once every two weeks or once every one week if I have a lot of junk mail or do a lot of mailings myself.The "computer" asked me to comment on the durability of the bags. I only gave a rating of 3 stars to durability because my bags get little rips in them every time I remove them from the shredder. My shredder has a slight rough edge on the inside, but it is not that sharp and I do not think the bag should rip every time it hits that spot but it does.It fits my shredder fairly well, but will not go all the way to the front of the shredder and allow the shredder to close. I think this is a function of oversensitivity on the part of the shredder, not the bag. The bag is the usual bag with a slightly oblong opening in the top. What is not to fit? It fit my old shredder, just not this one. Yes, these bags have lasted me through two shredders. I am impressed.The bottom closeure is fine. It never comes undone.I am bad about using the ties provided with the bags. I usually just take the bag and twirl it around, then take the exposed top portion and tie it in a knot. Works well for me and is less effort than digging for the ties; however, I must state that 100 ties are proided. I use them to tie up tomatoes and Canteloupe vines. They work just fine in this alternate capacity.I gave the bags only 4 stars bacause they tear a little more easily than I, personally think is reasonable. But that is just me. Otherwise, they are just fine. A pretty good deal, especially at the price!Guess that is about all for the bag. The bags are pretty tough, but not quite tough enough, well configured and seem to last forever. Sounds like a terrific deal to me. (Course I realize that if you use them pell mell, they will disapear faster), but 100 count is a good number for everyone. A good buy in my opinion. So, give them a try and just check for sharp edges on the inside of your shredder before you do. If the shredder has a smooth inside, you are ready to go with no problems. Buy on.
I've been buying this particular mouse for over 3 years. Each one lasts a little over a year with heavy usage (6 to 8 hours a day) They have been out of production for some time now, but I can always manage to find a brand new one online somewhere. This optical mouse is the best, as a lazer mouse is too jerky and is more for a gamer. The only thing that seems to go bad with this mouse is the little pads on the bottom wear out or fall off and lose them. But this takes forever to happen. Best all around optical mouse for desktop or laptop.
I just received my Yepp today and after running tonight I have installed the software, downloaded music onto it and am listening to it as I write this review. The software is easy to use, the user's guide is well written and illustrated making it easy to follow and download MP3 files already on your computer. So far, against product reviews I have read, I am very happy with the ease of use and sound. I have read product reviews that stated the sound was poor quality, but there are four settings on the Yepp to change the equalizer. The only complaints I have are more with design for wearing the product. Although I haven't actually tried it out on the road yet, I wish it had a belt clip attached to it. The pocket that comes with it seems small--you practically have to stuff the Yepp in it and that seems to depress the forward button on the unit. The arm band also is a bit cumbersome as is the earplug unit--the wires attaching to the earpieces have one a lot longer than they other--they are assuming you are using the arm band as opposed to just carrying it. Other than that, the unit seems great.
This card is great. It can hold close to 5000 12mp pics. I download pics to my computer everday, but only to share, not to make room on this seemingly endless capacity. For some reason, though, my computer only recognizes this if it is in the camera which is probably my computer. I would highly recommend this card for any sdhc needs of any camera or camcorder. I bought it because it fits both of mine so I can switch off putting video on it and then switch and put stills on it.
I'm hard on headphones. I use them at work all day long and they get a work out. I've gone through 6 sets less than a year and a half. When these arrived, I groaned. They appeared much flimsier than I expected. Well, more than six months later, these phones are going strong. Sound is good, quality is good. There ya go! These have been around forever. I think I'm figuring out why.
Un accesorio muy util. Lo recomiendo para su uso. Definitivamente la calidad NIKON se v&eacute;.El ajuste es perfecto y no entra en conflicto con la camara ni con los componentes.Recomiendo su uso antes que la compra de esos productos de otras marcas, los cuales son muy baratos pero lamentablemente con un nivel de calidad muy inferior o en algunas ocasiones como me pas&oacute; a mi totalmente inutiles.
I spent months trying to get the crappy company that sold me my zoom lense to help me figure out how to attach it to my camera. The pieces they sold me didn't work.Finally I went to Frys and they told me I needed a 37mm to 52mm (I think those are the sizes) adapter to fit between my lense and the tube that fits onto my camera. They didn't sell them so they referred me online and I found this Raynox ring.It works perfectly and I it arrived days before my cuise where I put the zoom lense to good use!
I bought this little boombox for my office and used it a little now and then - probably used the CD player about 6 times and turned on the radio about 12 times over the course of 9 months. At first it worked fine. Then, months later, and at about the same time, the CD player stopped working and volume control no longer worked so that the volume stayed at a blaring level all the time. The is the worst piece of crap I have ever purchased in my life. It looked brand new still when I had to throw it out.Also, I wrote a letter to Emerson about the poor quality and NO ONE ever bothered to respond. Not a letter, not a phone call, nor an email, even though I included multiple ways to contact me.If you want to feel completely ripped off by a company, purchase this radio.
I bought this iAudio U2 digital music player for my wife because I have the iAudio X5L already and I'm so happy to have it. Since I'm a Linux person I love the feature that it plays also the OGG files. Sound quality with extra earphones (bought the Sony MDR-EX71SL) is excellent.
Rocket Raid for a MacPro Tower. Downloaded latest raid software, driver, firmware could not be located for Mac. Loaded driver and raid software-crashed computer. Contacted support-no solution. Removed driver and raid software & cleaned up machine with TechTool. Reloaded latest software and driver--crashed machine on startup twice, then started ok. tried a restart, crashed machine on shutdown.I returned the product--standing policy, if a new product can't provide up-to-date software for Mac OS it goes back.
bought this to add 2nd monitor to an office computer, this card works great and you cant beat the price! Shipping was quick, setup was easy.
My 4 year old daughter wore this once before complaining that there was no sound coming from one ear. Took it apart and found that both wires had completely detached from the speaker. Made repairs, but was disappointed that something that is supposed to be made for kids is not very durable.The size is great for little ears and has a detachable part that restricts the volume, but we find on car journeys that we have to remove it because the sound is so feint.
Its compact but performs well, and it is so easy to carry it around I am very happy with it and it is always a pleasure for me to do business with Amazon though my spouse is tight fisted and not happy about my ordering things from Amazon all the time but I somehow have my way.
You really get a bang for your buck on this unit.It produces a quality picture that is as good as units costing a lot more money.It's looks great on my new 61" Samsung LED powered TV which is my book the best overall buy for a 1080P TV period.They make a great combo .
Let me just say, WOW! Previously I had purchased cheap chinese knock off lenses and they didn't do much. I had a +1, +2, and +4. I had bought this lens to stack on the rest. When I got the lens I was blown away at the quality of this lens. It is very heavy and the lens is of very high quality even the case was high quality. Although the lens is not stackable, I think you'll find that it is the only one you will need. I'm very glad I made this purchase.
I bought a refurbished pair for $ from an Amazon partner, "...". They came in some generic packaging with photocopied instructions and a 30 day non-manufacturer warrantee. Evidently there's now a mini-industry of businesses that handle returns and refurbishes them.At home they seemed to work. With noise reduction on they had a soft background hiss, and if I moved around in some noise settings they produced an annoying buzz. On an airplane, however, the right earphone produced an earsplitting whine. The headphones are defective, the noise canceling mechanism is malfunctioning.I have a nasty suspicion that the headphones were rather minimally "refurbished", and that this defect was the reason they were returned in the first place. It wouldn't show up in simple testing without an airplane volume noise source nearby.Don't buy these refurbished headphones unless you have money to waste....
I bought the speakers for my computer at work, so I didn't want to spend a lot of money on them. They are a great deal, and work great for my needs.I strongly recommend the CreativeLabs Creative SBS 240-multimedia speakers to anyone looking for inexpensive speakers for general use.
I'll start by saying that I am a programmer/web designer/graphic artist/student. I have been designing graphics and web applications for years... with a MOUSE. Frustrated with the innacuracy of a mouse (even optical ones have a tendancy to jump around), I finally decided to give the tablet a try when someone reccomended the Wacom products to me.I will NEVER go back! Let me explain why:1) Being a USB device I can install the drivers on any machine I use and just plug it in and use it when I need it (which allows me to use it on the machines at school). Also, being a USB device it does not interfere with use of a PS2 mouse, so I can go between the tablet pen and mouse and my usual mouse without issue.2) Much more accurate when drawing, pointing, ... anything! I had thought about getting a larger tablet, or a less expensive one, but I feel that this is the perfect match. With over 5000 lpi, it's extremely accurate despite the size.3) Tons of programmable buttons and settings. There are two different "mapping modes": mouse and pen. Pen makes every area on the tablet correspond to an area on the screen so that you use the whole tablet. Mouse is as we are used to using for standard mice. You can set the pen and mouse to different settings, and even different settings for different applications. There's also a whole bunch of other options to program the buttons, sensitivity, etc. I can't think of anything else they could've added. They also made the menus very intuitive and easy to understand. I was able to figure them out and set everything I needed without even resorting to the tutorials they included on the CD.4) Decent software bundle. While I admit I haven't used it much (I have Photoshop CS and other software I prefer.), for the price of the tablet I think that the bundle is a VERY nice deal.5) Perfect size! While a larger surface area obviously offers more lines resulting in greater accuracy, I don't feel it's necessary for graphics applications. I could see the use of a larger one for CAD applications, though this could still work if you set the settings properly.This size makes the tablet very portable. It's total size (including inactive areas) is barely larger than the size of a standard mouse pad, so it'll fit into your workspace perfectly. If you still aren't sure how large of tablet you want, cosider how much space you are using right now.While a standard mouse pad is certainly larger than 4"x5", odds are you aren't using the entire thing. Of course how much you use is mostly determined by your current mouse sensitivity and you can easily figure it out.Put your cursor at the very top right corner of you screen. Now take note of where the mouse is located (mark it if you wish), and move the cursor to the very bottom left corner of your screen and notice the area displaced by the mouse. Take note of how large (or small, rather) of an area you really need!Now take a standard 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of paper that's near your desk (you know you have a few...), and fold it into fourths. The active area of this tablet is roughly that size. Compare it to the area you are actually using with your current mouse.Notice something?!Unless you're using CAD programs or have any other legitimate reason that requires a larger pad, I'd certainly reccomend at least trying the 4"x5" size. Odds are you'll find it's just right and be glad you saved your money.With the outstanding resolution of over 5000lpi you get with this tablet there's no longer any real reason to get anything bigger.
Arrived in reasonable condition (minor cable housing issue). It works! That is why I am able to write this review! Interesting, though, this is an exact replacement for a Comcast unit they were starting to charge for but when I had a problem with the set up they said they no longer support it. When they were unable to explain why they don't support an exact replacement THEY fixed the problem!
Readed reviews and love it. One thing cord could retract a little better. So easy to work with and irons smoothly .
Bought this to use on a Verizon Razzle, since my earphones (and speakers) used the 3.5mm jack. I only get sound out of one speaker/earbud. This appears to act as a mono only adapter.
I bought this unit and had trouble with the docking station right away, but was able to connect it to the computer with another USB cable. Used it on a trip to Maine over the weekend and loved it, had no trouble with it. Went to use it yesterday and couldn't get it to turn on, called customer support and they talked me through trying to get it working, but no luck. So I returned it, rather exchanged it, but haven't used it yet.I exchanged it because I liked everything it has to offer, and wouldn't give up on it yet.I haven't rated it yet, because I have hardly used it, still exploring what it can do. But if I have to give it something now, I'll give it a ****I do like the option of an assortment of voices, some come with the unit and others can be downloaded at a small cost.You can get traffic in time updates as well as weather but requires a bluetooth connection. These features I feel, if I knew more about how they are obtained, could be better served using the FM radio transmitter feature that could be relayed through the car's radio... if that's possible?I want to add this... I just returned from a Florida trip. The route it gave me through Washington DC was not a good one, especially for an Oct. Fri nite. Perhaps if I had A Blue Tooth, where it could update it on the road, but the trip took me an extra 2 1/2 hours. I updated it when i got home and it took over an hour, and it quit with some sort of download problem. But it still beats buying and fumbling with all those paper maps.
I think its a good product with good materials but it's big for the ipaq 1900 series. I also have a HP jornada 545 and the case is perfect for that big pocket pc. Maybe targus can do another small case.!!!.
I used it to connect my SkyCaddie SG2 Golf GPS with an HP MediaCenter PC running Windows XP. (SkyGolf wants $25 for what looks like this same cable.) Windows XP recognized it but said it could not find the software, so I installed off the included CD. After a reboot, the device worked as advertised.
Wanted to salvage a HP4L that has been performing flawlessly since 1993 (yes,1993) for use with my new HP-G72 laptop. Bought a used one of these cables for maybe $15 total, removed the back panel on the 4L (previously discussed), removed the old cable, plugged both ends in and set my default printer to the HP4L-2 setting. Needed to print some insurance cards for the cars, so pulled them up from my insurance company, hit print, boom, magic, perfect copies like from when Depeche Mode was king. ONLY MINOR bitch is that the end of the cable for the printer is a bit too wide and now the trap door in back of the printer will not/not close securely. I'm not that anal anymore, so either it will go or I WILL DUCT TAPE IT, either way I could give a rats as...Maybe when this stuff really breaks, I'll go wireless for printing, but until then my stuff is safely hardwired (at least to the printer). Thanks guys, the previous reviews really helped.
This products does exactly as intended and will extend the life of your negatives for sure. I have used them many times over the decades and they have improved them in quality and protection since I started buying these items back in the early 80's. If you have old negatives lying around get them out, wipe them off and place them in these sleeves to help save them and store them.
I have it installed on my small form factor Compaq EVO D510 desktop. My wireless router is a netgear in another room. The pc is inside my TV cabinet and the reception is "excellent". I am not using the extra extension antenna provided, only the fixed one.
This is the third notebook mouse I've owned, and I like this one the best. I really like the "feel" of the mouse - the way it fits my hand, the way the buttons feel, etc. It is just the right size - not so big you can't carry it around in your laptop bag, yet not so small it's hard to use like so many of them are. My only complaint about it is that the cord it a little too stiff, so it tends to get in the way instead of moving where you want it.
It just didn't function. No one would return my emails to customer service.
I've owned the card for about 5 months and it works great for COD2, Call of Duty, BF 1942, BF Vietnam, The Sims, and Flight Simulator 2004. But it has problems for high settings in BF2, The Movies, Rome: Total War, and The Sims 2. I bought this card as an alternative for the two nVIDIA 6600 GT OC's that I had to return to FRYS because the memory chip blew when I tried to play BF2 (that's what BFG tech support said). So if your thinking of buying an nVIDIA 6600, don't, buy this card instead. If you want a good ATI graphics card to play fairly demanding games, I'd recommend that you jump for the X1600 Pro for $70 more ($199.99), you'll be happier. The bottom line is if you're for a budget graphics card this one will meet your needs. I'm going to replace this card with an ATI X1800 XT, much better graphics performance.
This is a good set of Binocs, wanted somthing small and tough, to throw in the saddle bag or take to a concert. Sweet Deal they came with a promo of a free smaller &#34;pocket&#34; set
I have no complaints. Item was exactly as described and came quickly. Thank you.
I bought this keyboard in February of 2007 from Amazon to replace the white Apple keyboard that came with my iMac. The Apple keyboard was far to "mushy" with absolutely no tactile feedback to suit me. Result: many typing errors.This keyboard has been a jewel. Very nice tactile feel/feedback with just a slight click sound. My typing is much more accurate with the IceKey. If you like a short throw keyboard then you'll love this one.I even use it when running Windows XP under Parallels on my iMac. It works great, even the "extra" Mac only keys. It also works fine in BootCamp except that the 4 Mac specific keys are non-functional.Lastly, the "build" quality is simply superb!And if you're worried if it will work in Leopard, don't. I called MacAlly and they confirmed that there is no problem with Leopard and this keyboard. One last kudo. MacAlly actually has a real person who answers the phone and she is very nice and polite. She answered after only 3 rings and put me through to tech Support, who answered in less than 10 seconds.All in all, a very "class" act.Excellent company. Excellent product.
No complaints. It does what it is meant to do! I needed a cheap 1.4&#34; stereo cable to run from the headphone output of an audio recording interface to a headphone amp. This has been working perfectly for that function.
I have received the HD 650 aprox.2 weeks ago.Prior to buy them I've been researching /reading reviews for at least 2 weeks I have also tried to listen to them before buying but unsuccesfully.However after reading hundreds of positive reviews/commentaries ...I really believed that they are one of the best headphones on earth among AKG 701/702, GRADO, etc...I had been listening aprox. 5 days, 6-8 hours per day and I could not believe that they sound a little bit better than my $19.99 Sony Headphones purchased back in 2003.I'm listening mostly everything ,from Jazz, Blues to Heavy Metal,Disco,Pop,New Age.I have tried everything.I paid $320.00(brand new) from an authorized reseller.I read already the break in MYTH(50-200 hrs.) and I really don't believe it, I have also read that you need a headphone amp.(that might be true) I'm not an AUDIOPHILE, I also don't believe that if you put a $2-300 cable it will significantly change anything unless the cable is damaged.That being said today I went to Best Buy and I bought : Bose QC 15 , Beats Studio Monster and Sony NC60.After only 30 minutes, I dropped Sennheiser HD650 and SONY NC60.Now I have to decide between Bose and Beats.CONCLUSION:If you are just a normal person not an AUDIOPHILE , I strongly recommend BOSE or BEATS ,you need no $2-400 Cardas cable, No $300-1500 headphone amplifier, You don't need a suit case if you're traveling, there is also a huge sound leakeage because they open headphone.
This product has been totally unreliable. 7 months into my first unit, the message screen began reading "Scanner failure" for no reason at all, and the unit would cease to function completely. After far too many hours on the phone with tech support, they concluded the unit was faulty, and agreed to send me a new unit. The second unit (the replacement unit) was horrible too. It would not recognize that it had full ink cartridges in it and so would not print. That went back to HP after two days. The third unit, within one week of receipt, began having problems. Again, after hours and hours of tech support, the problem has not been resolved. This time, the unit is pulling page after page of blank paper, refusing to print, fax or scan, at random times. The readout says "paper jam" but there is no paper jam. So, I am trying to get them to send me a fourth unit, to replace this one. I will never buy from HP again. There are far superior products on the market, I am sure of it. What a headache.
I did quite a bit of research before deciding on this scanner, so I'll sum up for you what took me many hours. I also considered a couple of the lower end Minolta Dimage scanners, as well as the Nikon Coolscan and the HP Photosmart S20.Essentially, they all promise to scan 35mm film, and with an adapter, it can also do APS. However, promises are just that - empty for most of these scanners. This one however does it all:- Digital ICE (you absolutely need this for cleaning images after they are scanned in - do NOT get a scanner without this, you'll be sorry!). - 2,820 dpi resolution (you always want to scan as high as possible. You can always sample down and lower resolution, but you can't go the other way without quality degradation) - Fast scanning speeds (with the exception of $2,000 models, this is the fastest scanner around. On my Windows PC is takes around 30 secs. On a Mac is takes 10 or so per FINAL scan.)The problem with the Photosmart 20 is that it doesnt have a proper ICE image cleaner and film scans poorly. The Nikon coolscan doesnt have a good dut guard, and you end up with dust on your negatives/slides, which scans in horribly! UGH!This one has virtually no weakness. SCSI connection makes it extremely fast! Get it and you'll be happy you did.
I haven't used a thermos in many years and I was pleasantly surprised how steeping hot the coffee was maintained throughout the day, and how easy clean up and storage is.
Please read the editorial review. Pay attention to the product limitations and to the fact that "recording industry is really pushing the DataPlay format".Do not buy products witch limits your rights to use music, that you paid for, the way you want. Buy Archos or other products which are open and do not limit your rights.
My product never came. I emailed the company and asked them about it, and they assured me it would come, but it never did. It's been over 6 months.
I found this phone to be more than I expected. It had great sound and features for the money, in fact it even came with the headset.
I am interested in birdwatching and general observation on hikes and in my backyard. After a lot of research I bought the Nikon Action which have been wonderful. I have been careful not to lose my eye/lens covers which was recommened. I would recommend these to anyone who is looking for reasonably priced binoculars.
The slides are neat and i loved that they are numbered and labeled and the case has notches for the slides to fit into, and the case has a sturdy metal clasp! The case is made out of pine, so I would not recoomend dropping it.
I'v always relyed on the Grado name for there tonearm and cartriges in the past. When it came time for headphones it was only natural to go to the Grado line first ! love them !
I plugged this in last weekend for one my clients, and it works superbly. We connected one ZP80 to a set of Polk Atrium 45p speakers, and another ZP80 to a set of Advent AV70? speakers, and they sound great. I recommend these for use with smaller speakers, as they will deliver enough satisfactory sound. For larger speakers, though, I recommend the ZP100, with its built in amplifier.Set-up of the ZP80 was remarkably easy. I do wish the 2-minute "activation" period was a little bit longer so I wouldn't have to run around to connect each machine to the wireless subnet that the Sonos systems create and use.Highly recommended.
OK, let me say first that I'm not a Tivo employee. I'm just a Tivo user who can't say enough about this great little machine.First, Tivo really will change the way you watch TV. Most people have a VCR and do at least some time-shifting. But it is a pain to record the VCR and deal with video tapes.But with Tivo, you never have to mess with video tapes, everything's recorded on a large built-in hard drive in excellent quality digital video (MPEG 1).With Tivo, you'll find that you watch what you want when you want (which is almost never when the network programmers want). And you will save a lot of time skipping quickly through commercials. Let me give you an example. Suppose you want to watch a one-hour show that starts at 8 p.m. Now, this one-hour show is really going to have 20 minutes of commercials. And you've got to give the kids their baths and get them to bed. So you start recording the show at 8 p.m., get the kids bathed and into bed, and start watching the show on Tivo at 8:20 (yes you can start watching a show even while it's still being recorded...try that with a VCR). Now as you're watching, every time there's a commercial you can skip through 90 seconds of commercial in about 5 seconds. So the upshot is you can still finish watching the show by 9 p.m. just as Tivo is finishing up the recording, and you've saved 20 minutes that you were able to spend with your kids instead. Multiply that kind of saving over a year, and you've acquired an enormous amount of quality time. And that's just one thing Tivo can do for you.Another great thing is Season Pass. Like to watch ER every week, or Survivor, or really any series? Set up a Season Pass on Tivo (only takes a minute), and Tivo will record every episode, even in most cases if the network changes the time on you. This is because Tivo updates its program guide on a daily basis so is generally aware of any time changes the networks might make.With Tivo Series 2 recorders, it also offers some additional cool features: multiple-room viewing (your Tivos need to be networked on your home wireless or wired network); music and photos (music and photos on your computer can be heard and viewed through your Tivo); and Tivo suggestions (if Tivo notices that your kids like to watch episodes of the Muppets, it will start recording similar programming automatically; you often can be pleasantly surprised by programs it records while you're away).I could go on and on, but really now that you can get a Tivo for under $100 (after rebate), why not experience it yourself.I recommend getting the 80-hour version. Even at the highest-quality video setting, you can get about 25 hours of programming.Another thing that people don't realize is that you don't have to opt for the monthly service if you really just want to use Tivo like a VCR. When you first get it, you can go through "Guided Setup" and dial an 800 number to get the first month of programming data for free, but you are never forced to activate your service, and you can always record by time and channel.However, I for one think the monthly service is well worth the $12.95 a month. You really do get a lot for the money.
I went to one of the office stores to purchase this item and they were selling it for $5.00 for a 5 pack and not in stock at the time so I purchased 3-25 packs with free shipping on amazon.com for about .55 each instead of a $1.00 each. You have to save money when you can and what a deal! Thank you for the fast shipping and great pricing!
Where to start? This product is fantastic! There is so much room to fit almost anything. I have two SLR bodies and three lens and still have room for an iPod, a pair of binoculars, a bunch of accessories, and much more. The design itself is terrific. There are so many different pockets and useful straps for holding objects like a tripod. The padding on the backpack is not the best, but it works! Inside, the padding on the inner perimeter of the backpack is somewhat thin but looks sturdy enough. There is a plentiful amount of dividers which comes in handy at times, and the padding for your back feels so comfortable! Overall, this product has just been a wonder, and I would definitely recommend this to a friend!
These work fine, the 2nd time. Ordered Black and Color. Color worked out of the box. Black did not. Printer didn't recognize it. Cleaned it to no avail. Supplier quickly sent me a new one from different manufacturer that worked correctly. Saved a ton!
The reviews were very helpful.A relatively well thought out product for travelers.USB only powers the speakers. There is another series of wires for plugging into the headphone jack and accompanying speaker which unfortuantely means another jumble of wires. However, it is easy to figure out how to pack an unpack with realive ease.
I recently purchased this ipod classic and so far so good. It came a few days earlier than I had expected, which was nice, and actually beat a few other purchases I made. Overall, it was a very fair price for a very good product and has been working flawlessly since I received it.
I popped this in my Orion SkyScanner and it worked exactly as advertised, I'm just starting out, my scope came with a 10mm and 20mm so in essence I only added a 5mm. It increases my views of Jupiter and Saturn (Mars hasn't been within viewing range yet)and gets incredible views of the moon. I live in a very light polluted area and my scope is very weak so I really can't see deep sky objects. But for smaller scopes you can't beat the value of this bad boy.
...Now it is here and after a 10 minute installation, it is up and ready. My only problem is that the signal strength is not very good. It works fine when my laptop is 2 feet away, but whenI put my laptop in another room (about 60 feet away), the signal strength fell to 50%. After moving it around through a few locations, I finally found a spot where the strength is about 90%.In essence, nothing great, but good value for the money.Now I hope my mail-in rebate comes in a couple of months.
this product is exactly as described. the sounds are cool. if you use a cd for the alarm you can select any track on the disc to play. i liked it enough to buy one for a friend as well as myself. the shipping was prompt. i highly reccommend this product.
This arm band is absolute junk. The day I got it, the plastic screen cover started to pull away from the fabric. Over the next couple days the velcro tabs started to come un-glued from the fabric, yes that's right, they are GLUED onto the fabric. The band also does not stretch, so when your arm flexes it gets very tight around your arm. The plastic screen cover is frosted so it makes it very difficult to see the screen. DEFINITLY NOT worth $20.00, find another arm band.
A printer fo the price of an ink cartridge? it didnt come with a black ink cartridge and it doesn't need one, it fits in my vehicle perfectly because of its small size.
It is a nice product. I used it to connect my ipod in my car. I will highly recommend this product
I was looking for a quality CD player/radio for the kitchen and this is it. It receives radio well and the sound is excellent for a unit of this type. The pictures don't seem to do it justice. Although it appears somewhat "clunky" in the pictures, it does have an attractive appearence for a kitchen radio. I am very satisfied with this unit.
This item was worth every penny. The retractable cord makes it easy to store away when not using.
My wife purchased this camera from Focus Camera aka [...]. It was to be a birthday gift from her to me. I was born around the Christmas holiday, so like some smart shoppers, she ordered the camera in late November. Unfortunately she misunderstood what it was I wanted and bought the wrong type of camera (I wanted a SLR). Within 3 weeks of my birthday I contacted Focus Camera about the misunderstanding. After some discussion, they agreed that I could return the camera for credit. Unfortunately they don't have what I want. Bottom line, my wife is out [...] and I have a camera I don't want. NOTE: I assume the camera is a good camera. I never even took it out of the box. My problem issue is with Focus Camera. There was fine print in the returns window at purchase that said she only had 14 days to return item. Be sure to read the fine print before completing your purchases.
Great Mic, Sound is nice, full, crisp, warm. For the price is an excellent mic. Its being used for video productions in a Rode boom pole. Amazon shipped item FAST, in less time then advertised. Product was brand new in sealed box and perfectly packaged.
This is one nice remote though not perfect. First the cons, This remote is a nightmare to set up as there is no real owners manuel so you won't know how. You need to call customer support and then its a breeze, but this is something they don't tell you about. I spent hours trying to get everything right and just couldn't until I called support and found out about all the other settings there are. Once I reached support (I was on hold for about 10 minutes) everything went easily. The remote is hard to hold and work with one hand but other than that it is a very good. When its programed corectly it works like a charm. I would recommend this to anyone, but you must call customer support right off the start or you will!!! get angry trying to program it.
I've been using these ear buds and I like them both at home and at work. They work well to reduce the constant hum of nearby computers, distant conversations etc.They help me keep my train of thought. I also like the fact that I can save my ears because I don't have to turn up music as high. Chatter beyond 10ft away mostly disappears.I was surprised by the static buzz they produce, but the noise cancelling outweighs that.Typing seems to stand out as the most audible noise. It seems to work best on constant rumble or hum noise. It seems as if everything noisy around you gets pushed back 20 feet.UPDATE: The left earbud stopped working. Sony will gladly replace the set for a processing fee of $46.I'm downgrading this product from 4 stars to 1 star.
Great purchase worth its weight in gold. Once in no need to run individual cables for each keystone jack and cheaper than individual cables too.If decide to change jacks don't have to reconfigure cables just switch the attached item
As a suggestion...take a look at the newly released Canon G7. More features, faster operation, better optic lattitude and sells for about $520.
I loved Donna Tart's debut novel, THE SECRET HISTORY. I eager awaited her follow-up and was hoping to be blown away like I was with HISTORY. While this novel is good, it is not great. The beginning is very strong and as usual, Tartt is wonderful at fleshing out her characters. Still, I suppose I was expecting more. At the very least, I wanted a hint to the idenity of Robin's killer. The fact that this was never revealed seemed rather cheeky. Also, in regards to the length, I definately feel that a good editor could have cut 20-50 pages without sacrificing the plot. I recall that a lot of reviews I read for HISTORY complained about how long it was but after having read both, I can honestly say that it didn't feel like a chore to wade through all those pages. THE LITTLE FRIEND on the other hand did. Overall, good book but expect some disappointment at the end.
John McEvoy's Riders Down is like two books within a single cover---the first full of insights into the world of horse racing which then becomes the backdrop for the second, a fast paced detective drama. McEvoy tells a good story with style, drawing on a closet full of colorful characters reminiscent of a Damon Runyon novel. And by the time the last page is turned, the reader can not help but be infected not only by the author's passion for `the sport of kings' but by his abiding love for the racetrack community that brings it to life.
I initially purchased this product in 2008 and have used my eTrex Vista HCx mounted on my bicycle's handlebars for the last 2-1/2 years. The snap on the plate that fits into the back of my eTrex broke the other day. I looked up my previous order in Amazon's records and reordered the exact same item. The new piece is almost all plastic and DOES NOT FIT my device. Amazon even suggests this item as an accessory to the eTrex Vista HCx. The Vista HCx has a slot for a memory card for loading mapping data. The space occupied be the slot prevents the back plate from mounting. I do not recommend this product to anyone with an eTrex Vista HCx.
I keep my logitech mouse at work, however the model I bought is about 3 years old now. I've been using it faithfully since I bought it. But when I went to buy a new mouse for home, I found that the Logitech was no longer being made. The new mouse is longer, lower, and lighter. So while I'm very happy with the Logitech, I got the kensington because it most resembled the mouse I have.The kensington is okay. It sets up easily enough, and the software that comes with it is marginally useful.The real gripe I have with this mouse is that the control of the wheel is not very good. Scrolling with it is jerky at best. With the logitech, it is very smooth. So I actually find myself using the scroll bars and not using the scroll wheel at all. For being a scroll mouse, that's pretty sad.However, I bought the mouse for home for one reason: To play Unreal Tournament 2004. My "home" computer is a laptop, and playing FPS games is absolutely impossible on a trackpad. So, for the game, the mouse is more than adequate. Its tracking is smoothe, the movement on my mousepad is fine, and it is even fairly comfortable. It has enough buttons, and is well supported by the game.I just would not recommend it for anything other than casual use or gaming. The wheel is a real hindrance, and the quality just feels poor in comparison to my Logitech.
the burner is great it does everything that i wanted to do.
Delivery was OK. Couldn't get to work with my computer. Tech support was from some foreign place and tech could hardly speak English. Repeatedly ask her to speak slower so I could understand her to no avail. Finally gave up and returned router. Now have a netgear that works fine.
I like the options of 2 different wake uo times and option to play cd or radio...the dimmimg readout is also good!
i bought them from here ( amazon.com ) this item was qualified for free shipping ...it took about 3-5 days .i plug in everything and it sounds great .. its actually cheap too :D
Bought two wireless speakers. One wouldn't turn on and the other wouldn't pick up the signal from the amp. Returned them both.
Great little drive for moving data between computers. Price was very good and delivery was fast. Highly recommended!
I bought this when I was finishing up my marketing degree in fall 2007. Just plug it into a USB port and it pops up as F: or G: drive (depending on the computer). Holds 32 MP3s, 80 JPEGs or 22 minutes of MPEG4 movies according to the packaging. It had enough room for me to work on a video project and 3 versions of a sales presentation (one in Word, one in Power Point and one in Publisher) simultaneously and transport them between home and school. A must-have school supply these days.
This was a much needed memory upgrade for a Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop. I went from 1G to 2G (max). The system runs much more efficiently (it was constantly freezing before the upgrade). However, I did expect it to be faster than it is but I believe it's just a Vista software issue and not the memory type. The memory was easy to install, recognized by the computer, and works fine.
Thanks for taking care of my order promptly and efficiently. The item arrived quickly and as described.
This battery charger does a good job! I have a Aiptek Action HD GVS that uses the NP60 rechargeable battery. This charger works perfectly with that battery as well as the battery (For KD-KLIC-500) I also purchased. This is a great value for your money and I would recommend it to others.
Price was a little too much, but after receiving the reflector holder, I can see why. Quality is pretty good, the ball and socket holds very well.It is possible to add a justin clamp to the arm when using a reflector as a diffuser, however adding a flash to the J clamp might be a little heavy.A separate lighting stand would be required for the off camera flash.
i got this unit and it seemed to work perfectly, until i left it alone for a few minutes and the GLOW light would not turn off. i read up on the internet and found out that a couple of units would not automatically turn the backlight off, due to an issue with the internal clock.i returned it and got a replacement unit from amazon, and it worked perfectly. setup is a little complicated at first, but once you realize what's going on its a cinch. one of the most welcome features is the ability to tailor the warmup time of your tv. my LCD tv takes 10 whole seconds to boot up (power saving mode) and at first it would not set itself to the correct input, but after tweaking the remote settings a bit, i got it to wait 10 seconds before changing to the correct input.very beautiful, elegant remote. have not fully tested the battery life yet but it seems to output a powerful signal- more powerful than my original remotes.
I've had this for about four or five monts. Let's start with the pros...1) The screen is BEAUTIFUL. Everything is crisp and clear and realllly bright. Pop in a dvd and you'll see what i'm talking about.2) I heart the graphics card. It can handle all the games I've installed so far. And how often do you find a card this nice in such a lightweight computer?3) Uber-Light. People say that there's no difference between this and a 5-lb computer, but trust me, there is. It feels like an actual notebook when you carry it around.The in-betweens...1) Battery life - Actually I can't complain. I usually get about 2.5 hrs on this, but that is when I'm using full brightness, running Photoshop, listening to music, and doing a virus scan. So, i guess this isnt bad at all for a 4lb. computer.2)Card Reader - I like it, and it works since I have a Sony camera, but I'd like to see a 6-in-1. But then again, I'm not surprised that SOny has a reader that only supports Sony cards.3) Hard Drive - 80GB. I want more, but I'm being picky. This is more than enough for most people.And the cons...My only complaint is the heat. It's pretty hot, and I'm not exaggerating. After 1/2 hour on my lap, i have to find a desk, because my legs are burning. I mean, this thing is literally hot to the touch. I didn't think it would be such a problem when I first bought it, but now its just annoying me that I have to put a book under it so my legs don't burn.Overall: Definitely earns the Vaio logo in terms of power and functionality, but the heat it produces would definitely make me consider other laptops...
Until I put the Samsung 240T on my desk, I had thought I could never have a monitor that was too large. Now I'm not so sure. This monitor's physically wide enough that if I position it as close to me as I'd position other LCDs, I actually have to swivel my head to view the whole screen. And the pixel pitch (size of pixels) is wider than I was used to on my IBM A21P Thinkpad notebook (1600x1200 resolution on 15&quot; diagonal) and on my SGI 1600SW (1600x1024 resolution on 17&quot; diagonal). All in all, the monitor looks better viewed from a little further away than these monitors. The brightness, contrast and viewing angle on this monitor blows away anything else I've ever seen. The panel is absolutely uniformly lit and mine arrived with no dead or stuck pixels. The 1920x1200 resolution is large enough for the highest resolution HDTV (1080, which is 1920x1080 pixels).Contrary to both Samsung's manual and Radeon's manuals, but in agreement with comments on countless mailing lists, both the Radeon 9000 and 9700 Pro models with 128MB memory were able to drive this monitor at full 1920x1200 resolution with DVI. The difference between DVI inputs and VGA inputs is night and day, with DVI being far superior in terms of sharpness. The S-video inputs are quite reasonable, and TV images look as good on this monitor as on other analog TVs, and provide a means to play VHS from from VCR without needing S-video inputs on my computer. But DVDs look much much better when played on the computer's DVD player through a decent progressive software decoder like WinDVD coupled with the graphics card's built-in rescaler. In fact, it's one of the best DVD images I've ever seen. To get the best sound, I take the computer's S/PDIF digital output directly into my AV receiver, thus bypassing my computer's sound card entirely.All in all, this is a great monitor for home theater and one of only a handful of monitors that run 1920x1200 resolution. Others include Sony's PremierePro P232 23&quot;; Samsung's replacement for this model, the 241MP 24&quot;, which also has component video input; and the Apple Cinema HD 23&quot;, which requires a connector dongle for DVI input and has no hardware control or S-video input. The Samsung 210T is an identical monitor feature-wise, and uses the same panel technology and same size pixels, but provides a conventional 1600x1200 aspect ratio. Note that it does not come with the speakers, but then I wanted to use my serious home theater speakers anyway.
After a week of use I'm pleased with the performance of these headphones, purchased from Amazon and delivered in two days using Amazon Prime. Sound quality is fine, they fit comfortably, and there hasn't been a problem with the conduction (induction?) charging system. No problems with interference or fading signal, but then I only use them in front of the TV. They turned out to be bulkier and heavier than I expected, but then I should've paid more attention to the specs. Also, I'm spoiled after having some great Sony lightweight rechargeable headphones (MDR-IF5K, no longer available) that have lasted nineteen years so far, with the original battery. (Another pair, same model, gave up after fifteen years.) But then they're infrared, with a narrow transmit band, not like my new ones which cover a broad spectrum.
I purchased this cable to hook my XM home translator up. It works perfectly. My exterior antenna is upstairs mounted outside and this cable connects it with the translator. My XM reciever is downstairs and sounds clear without fade-outs.
Very light and compact. This makes a great &quot;traveling&quot; lens. I take about 15% of my pictures with this lens, mostly out on hikes where I don't want to haul around my expensive &amp; heavy 70-200 f/2.8 L. This lens paired with an EF 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 USM or EF 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM will give you a compact, light-weight package that you can take along on trips or nature hikes, and cover all of the useful focal lengths.Much better image quality than Canon's EF 75-300 lenses. Ring USM for fast auto-focus, but no image stabilization. Good build quality for the money spent.Sharpness drops off noticably past 200mm or so, with some flaws around the edges, but images are still acceptable for the most part. Great lens for 10D/Rebel/300D digital cameras, since the 1.6x cropping will eliminate the flaws at the egdes of the picture at the longer focal lengths, and make this lens effetively a 150-450mm.Best used stopped down to f/8 or f/11, in good light or with fast film (or digital camera set at ISO 400+). Not recommended for low-light situations, but could be useful for indoor flash close-up portraits.For the $250-$300 price range, this lens can't be beat. To get noticeably better image quality, you would have to spend twice as much. If you're inclined to do so, check out the Canon EF 70-200 f/4 L.
Printer cartridges are so expensive that the last time I replaced mine I went with a refurbished one. There's a HUGE difference. The refurbished one made every page look as if it had been run over by a truck on a gritty street. This HP C7115X Ultra Precise Toner Cartridge is worth every penny (almost twice as much as the refurbished). The print is very crisp and clean, with absolutely no specs anywhere. This is the gold standard. This one also prints more pages than the next model down, and for the little extra it's a bargain.
These speakers are exactly what we expected. They are great replacement speakers and look and work much better than the old originals.
Well, I have had my S50 for about a week now, and here are my thoughts on this item.CONS:1. If you live off a dirt road like I do, then the radio can tend to slip out and turn itself off easily. But that is on me.2. when you update it, HAVE ONLY THE MY SIRIUS STUDIO RUNNING PERIOD. It took me about three hours to figure this out before I was finally able to download the dock and the receiver updates from the website. Otherwise, if i tried to leave it downloading in the background, the program would lock up. big pain.PROS:1. I like the remote. Someone on here complained that looking at the display would make him have a car accident. He said that the remote would get lost. Well, they at least gave you a remote so you could learn the remote by touch and change channels that way. that's on you.2. I like the ability to pause the song or program in mid stream. I keep forgetting that i have the capability to do that.3. i like the record feature too. I was able to record the final of the Final Four. Even with the two hour limit, i just set the timer to start again once the first two hours were up.4. i like the score updates. I went ahead and made all the sports teams my favorites so i can see the sport scores scroll; however, it does suck when it signals you that a team is playing because you have to hit ignore about fifteen times.Misc: Sometimes, i do get tired of the repetitiveness of the comic programs. I probably should just listen to another station instead. Oh well. also, i wish Sirius would slow down with the "commercial free" ness. even though there aren't commercials per se, i get tired of hearing what channel i'm on about fifteen times in one hour, and I really don't care that Erasure is having a Sirius premiere on the OUTQ channel. I also wish Sirius would get a new Bill Bradley ad too. That's the one about the former NBA player and congressman who has done a lot of travelling. blah blah blah. To close, i have had no problems with the unit freezing, frying, bricking, or locking up. It used to turn itself on when it wanted to, but since i've updated the software for it, it has seemed to stop.
I bought this battery more than a month, it is really good. I've used it took a lot of shots. I didn't count how many shots it takes for a full charge, but so far it is performed better than my old Canon one( The old one takes only 1/3 short than when it's new.)I think it is really worth the money.
Well, I needed some new headphones. I tried the UR5 from Koss. The sound quality was alright, but they could BARELY be heard. I found these, thinking Sony, would make headphones with better and louder sound. I was right.The good news is that the sound quality is excellent. Sony headphones always seem to have more punch than other Koss, RCA, Panasonic, and other brands of headphones. The bass and treble are clear, and bass is pretty deep as other $6 headphones I've tried. I would have enjoyed the headphones that came with my player (SLSV570), but they were uncomfortable, and I mean VERY. These are pretty comfortable and lightweight, as the box explains.The bad news is the overall durability of these headphones, which is a big minus. I've been though two of these, yet the third ones haven't broken yet at all (keeping my fingers crossed).The price is very reasonable and very cheap, and I wouldn't have a problem buying another pair, because of their cheapness.Overall, these headphones add a punch to your music, and the volume is loud for those quiet CD players.
I had a pain at dorsal part of my wrist and since Ihave started using this keyboard I have felt an important improvement. It is ver y confortable if you have to type a lot but it is not a perfect option if you have to use a mouce frecuently (to scroll through images or similar...) because it is quite wide and you have to move the hand a bit far from body what can produce shoulder pain. In this condition should be perfect to have an option without right part (That one with the numbers).
I installed this fan on the side of a Antec 902 case (blowing air into the case).The three pin connector worked fine on my motherboard. I was able to see the RPM's however I was not able to adjust the fan speed with any software I tried or with the Bios (Not the fans fault).If you use the 4 pin connector then it will be hooked up to a constant 12vdc (high power) at all times (yellow and black power supply wires). You are able to take apart the power plug and switch it from the yellow and black to the red and black wires making it run at only 5v (low power). Your other option would be to connect it to the red and yellow wire making it run at 7v (Red to Yellow, Black to Red) (med power).The fan is louder then I expected when I bought it. If you plan to run this at 12vdc then it is going to be a very loud fan. 7vdc seemed to match the sound levels of the other factory installed Antec case fans.1 star off for the noise level and the fact that only one side of the power plugs opens to remove wires.
From what I've read, Passport pushes this Smartcord for two reasons: one, it lets you run your Radar Detector in dark mode, and two, it allows you to mute your detector without stretching over to the windshield. Let me stress the latter. It lets you mute your detector without reaching over to the windshield.Amazon is selling the Smartcord at half off the list price. The mute button on the cord plug is well worth the price for its convenience. Without the Smartcord, I would have to wait about 3-4 seconds for automute to kick in and lessen the annoying x-band beeps that pop up every few blocks in city driving. This is especially annoying when you have passengers in the car and your conversations are interrupted (my gf has very sensitive ears and practically whimpers at the sound). With the Smartcord, I simply take my right hand off the wheel and press the remote mute button without even taking my eyes off the road. This is a much easier skill to learn than learning to lean over to the detector itself and pressing its mute button while keeping both eyes ahead.I could give a flip about the dark mode feature, because I am too reliant on the detector's expert mode for visual data on radar signals, and dark mode means you will get absolutely no visuals. I would only recommend buying this product for muting convenience (and only while it is on sale), and not for someone who wishes to start using dark mode.
I suspect those that are having major accuracy issues, may have the sensor oriented upside down in the pouch. The logo side should be down when placed in the pouch, which will orient it upward when the pouch is folded over on your shoe laces. I also found that the more laces I wrapped it around (the tighter it is to the foot) the more accurate it seemed.
Purchased my MP3123 from Radio Shack yesterday. It plays MP3s with bitrates down to 24K--beyond the specs--better than any unit I could find. Pretty good sound for a little box. It does, however, seem to have a flaw. When playing MP3 files, it cuts off the last 30 seconds or so of the track and switches to the next track. I listen to audio books and I find this unacceptable. I have contacted Memorex and they don't seem to be aware of the problem, but another reviewer here has experienced something similar. Memorex recommends exchanging the unit for another and nothing beyond that. I hope mine is just a quirky unit and that exchanging it for another will solve the problem. Otherwise it is impressive for an inexpensive player. ...
I ordered two of these adapters on December 5, 2011. I received the package today, December 19, 2011. The package was mailed directly from Shenzhen Guangdong, China. This is timely delivery, considering the distance. These adapters will be given as Christmas presents, so I have neither had an opportunity nor will I have an opportunity to use them and test them. Each adapter plugs into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle, and each has two USB ports for charging an iPod Touch. Possibly, these adapters are compatible with devices other than an iPod Touch, if these devices are charged via USB ports.
I love this unit (my third MP3/video player), but ripping videos from DVDs using the supplied software just doesn't work well. After several tries (unsuccessful) with Creative support, I bought a copy of Xilisoft DVD Ripper 4.0. It rips the DVDs easily, using intuitive controls, creating a format compatible with the unit. You can then easily transfer the ripped file to the unit, and voila, your music concert, movie, or whatever you want will be there for you to play while traveling, etc. I use my unit with Bose Quiet2 earphones on planes to avoid engine noise, passenger noise, etc., and to have something relaxing to watch. I use Jack the MP3 Ripper (a shareware program that is great and easy to use) to rip MP3s to install in the unit.
The 65in rear projection TV is Just friggin awsome. There is a fan that runs even when it's off that's a bit annoying. The Shipping was horrable, instead of 3 days as in the listing, it took 3 weeks. I had to track the shipment myself and deal with the trucking company but Amazon knocked 10% off for the inconvience. The TV has a great picture and great sound Highly recomended
The Swissbeat is a clever idea, combining a few useful tools with data storage and MP3 capability. The ability to separate the player from the tool holder is great for travel. However, the menus and single-button control are frustrating to say the least, especially for programming the FM radio. The FM is mono only, I've never been able to receive in stereo, even when signal strength is optimum.
My cell phone (Sony Ericsson) reads very quickly this card, there are no problems.Price is excellent (comparing with regular shops).Shipping on time.
I brought these speaker because they seem to fit what I wanted.I think for the size of the speaker they have good sound .I love that fact that I can use it with out batteries around the house or put in battiers and take them to the pool.The only thing about them is the storage bag.it is so small that the only thing that really fits in it is the speakers (no cables or the holder for the player)I think they lasted about a year and died.
Generally the HP Officejet 5110 is a good printer, but it's very noisy. I'm not surprised that the 6110 was released quickly. I'm sure it's a lot quieter.
12 VDC Automotive Relay SPDT 30/40A works great for my units. I have purchased over a 100 of these and looking to buy more as long as the cost stays good.The unit I sale works in between being in the hot and cold all year round. And the 12 VDC Automotive Relay SPDT 30/40A has not let me down at all.I love having 30A to 40A pole inside the relay because, My unit only goes up to about 10A to 25A when on.The input voltage to turn the 12 VDC Automotive Relay on can be as low as 6 to 8 volts I have tested. This again works great for my power units that I have maded and sale. Thank You AMAZON, Keep the product low and mailing them to me fast. I'LL Be Back :-)Thank YouFenn J
This PDA is really good. Economy and best with 10MB memory and a backlight.Sounds good!
I purchased my iPod Mini two days after it was released and I must admit, I am blown away by the functionality and style of Apple's newest creation. Just as a background, I also own a 20 GB third generation iPod, so my comparisons and observations are from a first hand perspective.So, why on earth did I buy a Mini? Quite simply, I was so impressed with this device that I had to have one. First off, the scroll wheel is vastly improved over the standard iPod. The wheel is still touch sensitive for scrolling, but the functionality of the four buttons has been placed around the wheel and can be clicked. This makes for much easier one handed operation. The screen is razor sharp and the backlighting is awesome. The exterior shell is all aluminum and the screen is recessed in the front of the case. This ipod feels much more durable and resisitant to scratching than my standard iPod. The battery life is also improved. This mini played for nearly 8 hours on the first charge. I typically never get more than 4.5-6 out of my standard iPod. The biggest difference is the form factor of the device (size and the weight). At only 3.6 ounces this iPod can be carried in the pocket without noticing it is there. As small as my standard iPod is, somehow, you always know it is there. The Mini solves this problem. After all, what good is an iPod that holds all of my music, if it is not quite small enough to have with me all the time.Perhaps one of the coolest parts is the interaction with iTunes. My Library is 7.4 GB, which exceeds the capacity of the Mini. However, when you connect it for the first time, it automatically knows this and creates an &quot;iPod Mini Playlist&quot; that serves as a second library just for my Mini. Just drag and drop from your main library and the songs transfer to the Mini in a snap.Now, I know what you are all thinking . . . why pay $249 for 4 GB, when you can have 15 GB for only $50 more? The answer is quite simple. In life, purchasing decisions are made with emotion and justified with logic. On paper, there is no disputing the fact that you get far more GB per dollar by going with the standard iPod; and the standard iPod is a terrific piece of equipment. But beyond the logical considerations lies the iPod Mini. The way it feels in your hand, the enhanced functionality of the scroll wheel, the great form factor, and the cool aluminum finish. All of these intangibles create a product that transcends a strict price per GB comparison and makes this iPod worth every penny of its $249 price tag.The bottom line . . . I have 1050 songs on my Mini with room to spare. I bought the Mini because it puts a smile on my face every time I use it and it is just too darn cool to pass up. I highly recommend this device.
This wireless G router has excellent performance and has worked flawlessly so far. I use the router for Internet access and home networking. Internet setup was easy. My home networking took more time reseaching, since I have little experience in networking. I use a desktop computer and network printer connected to the router by cable, and several computers connected wirelessly. I consider this router a great value.
Nice Leather! Really soft! Even so you use DSLR, you can place it easyly. I love it!!
I know there are a million great reviews for these phones. I'm speaking directly to Longevity now.I got Koss PortaPro phones ages ago, I think I got mine in 1998. Seriously: I bought them specifically for listening to FTP- begotten MP3 files before I found Napster.These were the best phones I ever found, for these three reasons:1) They aren't monitors, so I can hear humans in my vicinity calling my name. Ear goggles would not allow that.... When my kids are sleeping, and I need to hear any cries in the night, this is critical. Also I could use them at work.2) They provide excellent response range, and I assessed this in my 20's, when I could still hear over 20MHz.3) And now, I swear to you FOURTEEN YEARS LATER, I'm listening to the same phones, and still loving the sound quality. I've had to replace the pads, I've long since lost the case, but these are the phones hanging atop my computer monitor for when I want good sound quality with my netflix streaming. The metal has not even a blemish.... FWIW, I have not had to replace the temple pads. For some reason those have not deteriorated. I don't get it, logically they should've.Anyway, whenever my kids break these, I will buy another pair, with unreserved exuberance.aside: Koss also OEMs some of the headphones for Radio Shack. I had a much less favorable experience with those phones. You should stick with the brand-name version. Apparently even the Koss factory is capable of producing crap for an OEM job.
Very good fit for Dell Streak 5. Almost can't feel my Streak.A little bit tight when I have the "Otterbox Impact Series Case" on the Streak, but I could not find another belt clip (loop) case for the streak.Not sure how long it's gonna last, it seems very well made.
I bought this item and spent days trying to get it to work with Vista. My pc has over 3 megs of RAM in it and from what I've gathered this product will not work with any VISTA PCs that have 2 or more megs of RAM in them. Avoid the headache. I am going to try Buffalo Technology's product.
This is the best deal around. Does it get any cheaper? In Israel, for instance, the price tag riches 40$! In addition to the lowest price in the market, if your needs are similar to those I'll specify in the next paragraph, these binoculars will suit your needs perfectly, as it suits mine.Got them as a birthday present, I am most satisfied with its performance, compact size and durability. I recommend these fine binoculars if you're interested in relatively close observations (8x magnification field of view of 378 feet at 1,000 yards); it's a good choice for watching stadium events(games concerts), theatre/opera shows , hunting and I believe small time travelers would also be pleased.For your convenience, I've measured it. Folded - 3.10 inch long, width - 2.7 inch. Fully stretched - 4.3 inch wide. For further details, there is an easy to use one-finger focus mechanism in the center, and another one on the left monocle, thick rubber coating for damage protection, sun block lenses covering, and a string for neck carrying . Additional feature you'll get is a prestigious leather compact case you will be able to connect elegantly to your belt.In all, you are going to get a good pennyworth. Mel Gibson has used a similar binoculars to `spy' after Julia Roberts in "The Conspiracy Theory", just to cud your imagination...
Good price, easy to use, nice and compact, good for the everyday photographer who wants good photos of family, pets and family events. Makes it easy to load your pictures on the EasyShare web-site to share with family and friends. Only 4 MP, but our photos are very clear and good quality.
There's two incredible reasons to buy this thing- It puts out a true 50W RMS into all 4 channels, and it will do time alignment. It's a really unique head unit in that sense, and it's why I bought it. Besides that, it's 2005 tech. A nice color LCD, SD card MP3 support (only up to 2GB), and the basics.But to get real time alignment and a really powerful amp in a head unit was downright awesome if you want a mid-range setup without a trunk full of equipment.It would get 5 stars if the MP3 browsing didn't suck so hard. But it's worth it.
I think this one is very useful for who do not want to carry around with many lenses in a non-photograph aimed trip. Nice lens and works perfect.
I live over 50 miles from the stations. The DB8 is the best antenna I have found for long range reception. It is tuned for the higher DTV frequencies and is resistant to interference. It will be much harder to get the same results from a combination UHF/VHF antenna.With my previous antenna, I could only receive 3 Of the 8 HD stations in my area.After installing the DB8, I not only got all 8 stations with 85% or better signal strength, I was even able to improve the signal on my existing channels by about 20 points.For the previous reviewers who had a problem, it was most likely an installation error. Unless you live very close to the towers, it's kind of hard to screw up DTV reception with a high gain UHF antenna like the DB8.For long range reception the DB8 is best in class, but as much as I like its performance, this is probably not the best antenna for people living less than 5 miles from the transmitters, as it could possibly overload a tuner or attract multi-path interference.
Any stapler that takes the Itoya cassettes is unquestionably the best stapler available. The blue cartridges are the equivalent of what one would use in an ordinary stapler, although - as I say - a stapler using the Itoya cassettes works better. The real advantage with the Itoya cartridges is for those that staple more sheets. The green, yellow and red cartridges are page-capacity coded. They work perfectly up to 100 pages! I use them with an Etona brand stapler. Fantastic performance every time.
After getting the MX1000 laser mouse and the Z-5500 speakers i fell in love with logitech. These speakers produce quality sound, they sound better than the Z-680 my friend has. I have SB Audigy 2zs platinum with front panel and an optical output. I am using Monster THX certified optical cable bought from amazon for $22 and my system rocks. the sound on my computer cost me $470 but it is worth it. Thank you amazon! they shipped it the same day, ordered on Monday and got it on Wednesday. I ordered it when the price was $306.99 then the price dropped to $279.95. I love Amazon, they refunded the difference after I emailed them. The speakers sound VERY clear, no hissing as with the Z-680 and an RCA cable. the subwoofer is huge and you need to have a space for it and it has a strong magnet so you need to keep it at a reasonable distance from your computer and monitor. The speakers cable are not adjustable, but i am guessing you can buy an extension cable if you need to, but the cable is fairly long. the Base of the speakers is adjustable so it fits on the table and on the walls.
The quad transducer is great if you can't have the latest greatest side imaging. I enjoy the added degrees of viewing.
The Nikon 16mm F/2.8D AF Fisheye lens that I purchased was a home run hit. The lens is very well constructed and it produces awesomely sharp images. I can't imagine going on a shoot without it in my camara bag.
Neat little device that works well for obtaining the general direction for dish pointing. Very easy to use. Of course, care in storage seems vital as mine apparently was placed next to my angle finder by someone at home, and it lost all magnetism, so has been useless since.
I had this card for more than 6 months, and It worked super in my Canon Powershot A510. Transfers went well too. Then all of a sudden for no reason I kept getting "card error" on my computer and digital camera a week ago. My SD/USB converter couldn't find the card either. I had really good photos I wanted to transfer to my computer and now they are probably lost for good. What a joke.
i've been using this cable to connect my HP laptop to a toshiba TV, screwing the cable to the TV was easy, it stayed in place. my HP was not so lucky, cable kept falling off if you as little as touched it. we learned to deal with that, we simply avoided the contact with cable or laptop when it was plugged in. last week the picture got worse, it was not clear and sharp anymore. after using the cable for 8 months it stopped doing its job, the picture kept getting worse each time the cable was used. when we replaced the cable everything was fine again.
This is a great product.We had more than 250 digital photos submitted by our Harley Owners Group members to be used in a continuous-loop slide show during a recent party.We mounted the S1 in a loft and projected the slide show onto a wall 25 feet away making a huge display of the photos. The S1 was on for more than seven hours, performed flawlessly, projected sharp images, was easy to hook up to a laptop computer (the source of the images). The simple operation of the S1 made set up and adjustments quick.We later used the S1 in our living room to watch a DVD on a 70-inch movie screen. The projector was hooked into the video-out RCA jack on the DVD player. Total set up time: Less than 3 minutes. Again, flawless operation and extremely good picture.I'd recommend the S1 to anyone looking for an entry level projector with seemingly solid construction, easy-to-understand controls and great features.
Saved me a trip to the office supply store or Costco. Would have paid more at either. Instead, it arrived at my door the very next day.
I just dropped about $2k on an iMac G5 20" 2GHZ with 2G of RAM, which I plan on having a LONG time, so I wanted some top flight speakers as well. I had a PowerMac G4 Cube with Harman Kardon Sound Sticks 1, and they were fantastic, so I decided to get the Sound Sticks 2 for my iMac without looking anywhere else. I don't know how to describe them -- it sounds like the satellite speakers are competing with the subwoofer.The satellites are clear, but too... twangy, too... much. It's hard to describe. And the subwoofer is totally muddy, just thumps and that's it. It's too clear versus too muddy, they conflict eachother, not compliment eachother. I spent two days adjusting the equalizer in iTunes, and the power dial on the sub, and still couldn't get a sound I like. So I went to CompUSA to listen in person to some other speakers.The JBL Creature 2's sounded nice, but when I got them home they weren't the same. The subwoofer was much better though. I could distingusih a bow across a bass as opposed to the Sound Sticks 2 thump, but the satellites were a little lacking. I didn't want to spend too much, $150 was my ceiling, so I looked elsewhere, and I'm glad I did.The Altec Lansing MX5021 is what I ended up with. The Klipsch speakers sounded good, as did the Bose, but Bose can have limp subwoofers, and I wanted the speakers to match my iMac. The A/L 5021 white was perfect. It's a little more than I wanted to spend, but they are THX certified speakers, with a wired and wireless remote that controls volume, treble, and bass, the latter two missing from the Sound Sticks 2. And they sound fantasic!Setup was pretty easy, but be warned, these speakers are large. The satellites are at least three times the width of the Sound Sticks, and the subwoofer is almost up to my knees. You would think a sub that large would be overpowering, but it's not. As a matter of fact, I was surprised that the size of the sub didn't blow my chair back. It's not weak, I just thought it would be louder. But the sound out of the sub is great, and it compliments the satellites. And speaking of them, wow. Crystal clear sound, excellent midrange, not too tinny tweeters (say that five times fast). Now for the real test.I chose Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for music, and Jurassic Park for movies. Harry Potter sounded too clear, too twangy on the Sound Sticks 2, but on the A/L 5021 I swear I could hear the keys being depressed as the piano/keyboard was being played. Crystal clear, perfect sound, and the sub played the instrument bass, not just thumped like the Sound Sticks 2. And Jurassic Park sounded good with the Sound Sticks 2, but with the 5021 I thought I was there. Every little crack of twigs in the jungle, and every footstpep of a T-Rex, not just a muddy thump. That was the big difference for me -- being there. The A/L 5021 put me in the studio when the orchestra played Harry Potter, and in the jungle of Jurassic Park. Now for the bad news.There isn't any. The A/L 5021 are a bit pricey, but not much more than the HK Sound Sticks 2 or comparable 2.1 systems. For my money, in the $150-$180 range, the A/L 5021 were the best soultion for me. Why? They sound fantastic. They are white and match my iMac beautifully. They have a remote with bass, treble, and volume. They are THX certified (dunno if that matters really, but not all the speakers in this price range are), they look nice -- not too plasticy or spacey future looking.So there you have it. I'm no audiophile, but I know what I like and what I can spend. I spent the last week scouring over Amazon, Outpost, Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, and even Apple's website. The Altec Lansing MX5021 (white) sound fantastic, look fantastic, and have great features. That's not to say the other speakers are bad, and maybe I got a broken sub with my Sound Sticks 2, but overall you really can't beat the 5021 for an iMac G5.
I tried using this device to extend the range of my wireless-b network. I have had wireless-b (WAP11 version 1 plus router) for about 4 years and wanted to extend the range into a redone garage. After about 2 hours of mixed signals, changing from dynamic to static DHCPs, etc, I called tech support. I waited 25 minutes on hold, after which they told me that the extender does not work with WAP11 devices older than version 2.8. The product info (on the website or the box) does not indicate that. I returned the product. I am dissappointed in Linksys' communication.
I own the White Eton Sound 50 - it was miraculously cheap for the supposed quality and on the overwhelming positive response of user reviews and of the CNET editor review. However, I found that this speaker system/dock is not as good as it's made out to be. For the price, it may be a good value on an iPod dock, but I'd much rather get a better 2.1 speaker system instead.Pros:* Pretty good sound at lower levels.* Remote is one the best I've seen.* Line in is useful.* Great for use in a smaller room.* Price is right. Got it for fifty under list price with a* Small profile.Cons:* Sound is horrible at higher levels - heavy distortion.* The front has BRIGHT, flashing lights that cannot be dimmed or turned off. Very annoying, and will not "match" colored iPods, such as the nanos and minis.* Even at somewhat low levels, sound is a little muffled - not very rich.* Doesn't look as sleek as the much more expensive Bose SoundDock.* No audio output/headphone jack. Not a problem for larger iPods, but with iPod nanos that have the headphone jack on the bottom, then you can't charge the iPod in your dock and listen to it through headphones.If you're looking for a value iPod dock, then this is a pretty good option. The better JBL, Altec Lansing, and Bose systems may be better, but are priced in the triple digits. Also, I'd prefer a speaker with smaller sound but less distortion. The distortion is simply horrible. If you want other features besides that of a dock/charger, then you might want to get an iHome or similar product, which will have a clock, alarm, and radio.Conditionally recommended.
I'll can echo David Kight's review (Feb 18,2009) as I just installed this kit and have two desktops and one laptop accessing my printer through my LAN without need of the PC adapter. I first did the basic install on each one of my systems then followed the steps David outlined in his review. After doing the advanced setup on one of the systems all I had to do on the others was start->control panel->printers to set sharing. In operation, only one system can access the printer at a given time, that system being the last one to connect. The connection manager (CM) icon in the system tray will indicate if you are connected (Ready) or if another system is connected (Occupied by "computer's name"). Right clicking on the CM icon and selecting Connect will disconnect the other system and connect your system. I haven't tried to see what happens if the other system is in the process of printing. All in all I would give this product 5 stars if the documentation was better written.
Pros:Light weight, buttons feel good, LCD is clear and bright, icons are fairly standard (as compared to the other digi' cams out there), uses AA batteries instead of proprietary design (may also be a con to some) fairly fast shutter (WAY faster than the S0nys!Cons:Even on the highest setting ("superfine", 2816 x 2112, ~3MB an image) you only get a 96dpi image! My Can0n shoots the same size picture, and at 3MB, but at 180dpi! The visual difference is huge. The 2 AA batteries make the unit a little bigger than some would like, but I like that they are easily replaceable without having to go brand-specific. Low-light situations are just "acceptable." Not great. More digital noise in low light images than I think there should be at this point in the digital camera game.Other Thoughts:The USB cable that comes with it is ABSOLUTELY necessary. Why? Samsung decided to go with the ultra small USB link on the camera, meaning you cannot use the other (larger) somewhat standard USB cable. Meaning: more cables to mind. Fairly easy to use if you have used other programmable digi' cams. All the settings are what I expected and nothing wowed me or really bothered me. Good point-and-shoot for kids, non-professional photographers and people looking for decent quality images. Kingston 1 GB SD Card SD/1GBKR works well with it. Formats the SD very quickly.The sounds (fake shutter, beeps and whatnot) can be turned off or modified. Nice. Does NOT have as many manual options as some of the higher-end cameras, but more than a kid or point-and-shoot type person would need.When you plug the camera into the computer it does not connect right away. On the camera LCD, you have to select between "Computer" or "Printer." Can't see why, since I never use it with my printer.
This television has been a joy and a delight. The remote is easy to use and the menus are fairly intuitive. It arrived quickly, and was well-packed, with two boxes separated by styrofoam peanuts. I found it easy to attach the base, and the picture is good. The analogue picture is not as good as the digital, but it is not so much worse than the CRT that I was using. The tuner found the unencrypted digital channels on the cable, and has happily displayed HD off-air, and from the cable box via HDMI.My elderly parents had gotten one of these to replace a dying TV in their guest room, and that room has become a magnet for them and caregivers. I think the lack of reflection makes it easier for them.
I bought this because I needed a long DVI to HDMI cable so I could connect my PC to my TV. This worked well, had good quality, and was cheap. What else could you ask for?
Works fine with my cowon mp3 player, linux laptop, and windows desktop via a card reader. One thing to keep in mind older devices may be limited to seeing this as only 4G. It's not an issue with the card, but an issue with the other device.
I love it...I can watch all my favorite videos and movies...Oh my Gosh!! It's really cool...totally worth it!!
I have a Logitech wireless keyboard and Logitech optical mouse, both of which I love. But, I thought a wireless mouse would be great and I regretted not buying one initially. However, the MS Blue version is way too jumpy and nothing I adjusted really seemed to help. I'm back to my wired Logitech optical and sending this one in!
I was wondering why Amazon had this part listed twice, and now I know. The A2126 is the White LED version, while the A2127 is the Blue LED version. Did not know this when I ordered this part. I was expecting the White version and got the Blue. I am still keeping the part as the blue light works with my desktop setup. The light is solidly built and heavier than I expected. Most of the weight is due to the metal neck construction, and it allows for a greater variety of positioning than I have seen with other similar lights.
I'm sure it's a great product. I bought it to see if it would fix my usb problem with my laptop and it still didn't work. It's not the products fault, it's my crappy hp pavillion that is now rendered useless.The return time was great and I got my money back. I love amazon!
i was skeptical but now im a believer they work bottom line my eyes are not the greatest but i cant tell the difference in these and the one i paid 70 bucks for i have used them on my ps3 and dish network box the hdmi cables work great buy it you wont regret it
This tv works great,i've had it for a year now.... never had any troubles with it. Completely satisfied
I ordered this pressure cooker based on the positive reviews. It works great! It's a perfect size for me and my husband. We've been using it a few times a week. Cuts down on cooking time and makes meats very tender. I highly recommend this pressure cooker!
Enclosure so flimsy that base broke from tower first time we transported it. I'm sure the drive is fine, but you can find much better secure enclosures.
This Kensington Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo is AWESOME!! at an unbeatable low price!! The keyboard has OVER 30+ hotkeys function, GREAT customization ability, and the black/silver/CHROME finish on both the keyboard and the mouse is STUNNING!! I love it!The keyboard is excellent, there is even a wrist rest attachment included. I have not had to replace the batteries in over a month now (my computer is on 24/7)The silver chrome finished wireless mouse is great as well, however because of laser technology and the continuos feedback with the transmitter the batteries are used up quickly - atleast 2 weeks or so. But, this is the same for ALL wireless mouse no matter what company you buy it from, and 2 weeks battery life is EXCEPTIONAL!If you have Windows XP there is no problem detecting the keyboard or the mouse, the USB is PLUG N PLAY - no software needed, and your system will recognize them in a nano second!
everything I wanted works great this is just what I was looking for and a great price thanks for being there
My job requires concentration, which my noisy workplace was making impossible. These headphones, recommended by a coworker, have saved me. Caveat: I use them in connection with a white-noise site; they aren't effective (for me) otherwise. And they're much cheaper than the Bose.
Besides ordering a new battery on the internet every 3 or 4 years there's not much else to worry about.
I liked this game alot but I would recommend I Spy Treasure Hunt if you want to try one of the I Spy games go with Treasure Hunt first. It is very enjoyable for all ages.
These TZS tapes do exactly what you want them to, clear labeling, easy to read, easy to load & use, very sticky but without leaving goo behind if you ever do want to remove them. I use this stuff a lot for the telecommunications equipment I work with. Superb.
I am purchasing this camera since it has 4MP and reasonably priced as compared to other models with similar features but it did not include any product description which made me wonder. I asume it can take videos and can be used with windows XP otherwise Im sending it back. Hoping its what Im looking for but the Samsung Digimax U-CA3 3.2MP Digital seems to offer more features.
This product worked once when I installed it, and hasn't worked since. I've wasted hours trying to update drivers, and testing it with different devices, and have decided to just buy a different adapter.
I have owned many headphone sets over the years ranging from medium priced to high but none of them even remotely comes close to this model.The unusually wide headband makes for extreme comfort and the audioreproduction is of a quality that goes right along with it. The Sonyengineers certainly did their homework. Well done!!!
I was suckered into buying a teeny tiny 2GB flash drive because of its Lilliputian size: about half the length of a wrapped stick of chewing gum and about the same thickness. As quickly as it had come into my life, it was gone. It probably slipped out of my pocket while I was digging around for my car keys and has long since been swept up by a street sweeper or pecked to pieces by a curious pigeon.The Jumpdrive 360 has just enough size and heft to prevent that kind of mishap. It nestles in the bottom of your pocket instead of mixing in with the quarters, nickels and dimes. The hinged cover is one less thing to lose, and the included software is icing on the cake. Since I'm a capacity hog, I moved the software off of the Jumpdrive and onto my iMac until I decide to use it.In performance, it's everything you expect from Lexar. It plugs in and gets right to work with every popular 32-bit and 64-bit operating system, from Windows 98 to the latest and greatest from the wizards at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, California (that's Apple to you). It's fast enough to play big ol' honkin' audio and video files without stutters and flutters. It takes out and puts away document files faster than a hypercaffeinated filing clerk. And it has a handy read/write indicator concealed in the hinge.Yes, there are smaller, cuter flash drives out there, but cute li'l things have a tendency to grow legs and skitter away. The Jumpdrive 360 is just the right size to stay put until you need it.
These are great cables for the price and amazon ships them fast. So far I have no issues and they are working fine.
Whan I originally sent in feedback for this service plan, I had not received any information on it. It seemed like almost within seconds of finishing the feedback,I received a response from customer service. They gave me all the information that I needed for the service plan. Great customer support!
just got this for x-mas yesterday.. and the idea is there.. rubber cover to prevent caps from being lost.. i have had that happen to me before.. so it is defenitely a cool idea... i have the JDX256-631 model which is the USB 2.0 version so it is faster at transfering... for the price you can't beat it...
This is the perfect power strip for my craftroom. I attached it to the front of my worktable and plugged it in. I don't have to use those small 6 plug power strips anymore.
I purchased this at a very competitive price - it took very little time to get used to the Linux operating system...but it works very efficiently. Very fast - the Net book fits my needs perfectly and that is to be used as a second internet placement in my home for leisurely surfing.
As expected; recent on timely basis and in perfect condition. Also purchased wall plug-in charger for iPod.
This product is great though it typically will not give you more than 5 odd hours of battery life on an alkaline battery if you use forawrd /search mode often.However It is still a great product and I would recommend that people use rechargeable batteries with it .
Lots of of room. Good image. Great gamers monitor.I was worried about spending so much but am happy after so long as it doesn't break. My old 19" syncmaster 955df is still working so that's a good sign.Had it about four months now.
While researching the purchase of a dual DVD player, I learned that most of these units do not come with a battery. The box clearly shows the contents and nowhere was I misled into believing one was included. I think earlier comments are due to lack of research and knowledge of what is standard on these units.This is still a recent purchase but so far the picture quality and sound are excellent. I paid $179.99 at Sams Club. I have one child and one of the benefits with this is you can use the screens in separate vehicles. It has two remotes, ear buds and power adapters. It has only one cigarette lighter adapter which can be picked up pretty cheap. I found the unit to be versatile, easy to use and setup.
The first time I entered a destination and previewed the text routing this silly Tom Tom left a necessary Hwy out of the mix. I then took it for a spin from Phoenix AZ to Tulare CA, If I did not already know where I was going this device would have had me more lost and off route than if I were blind folded. I have a 05 Dodge Ram that has factory Nav and my wife has a 05 Toyota Sienna with factory Nav and they are both right on the money. The features are great on the Tom Tom Go, the map softwear stinks. I used the Magellan Hurtz Never lost and it worked well with just a conductivity issue probably brought on by a spilled soft drink by an earlier renter.The units graphics are fine and with a download from a competent map program it may be worth it's price. I will be sending mine back, life is too short for the aggrivation poured on heavily by the Tom Tom Go 700. And where did they get that name? With the Tom Tom you not could not find your wigwam. The Blue Tooth Did not work with my Motorola V 710 either.
This was by far easier to set-up than the Hawking wireless repeater. If you are using WEP, make sure and turn it off before starting the set-up.Easiest thing is to:* turn off WEP,* hold down the auto-config button, wait till you see all blue lights.* Log into the Expander, turn on WEP..* log into the Wireless router, Turn WEP back on (make sure and use the same settings as the expander)* unplug the expander, wait 10 seconds or so, plug it back in..* get all blue lights and you're done!!Simple, only took me a few minutes to get it going!
With my digital camera taking pictures at 2272x1704 resolution and s.fine (highest) quality I can hold 840 pictures with this card. I upgraded from a 64mb version of this card which was only able to get 50 pictures at the mentioned settings.
I bought this radio as a portable CB that I can take on my motorcycle. I used it on my 800 mile automobile trip to Florida right after it arrived. It has an adaptor that you can plug into the cigarette lighter and an outside CB antenna. I attached my Wilson 500 antenna for my trip. I got decent fidelity and about a 2 mile range. It's not as good as my big Cobra radio, but it worked sufficiently for this trip and I will buy the matching headset when I bring it with me on my Honda Magna motorcycle rides.
I've been using this cleaning too to refresh the lens on our D90 for years. Recently I took our DSLR to the beach and dropped the camera on the sand. Using the brush side, along with a soft cloth and strong breaths) I was able to get every last speck of dusk of the camera and lens. Works for me!
I used this cable to make various lengths of CAT6. Since I had to cut and crimp them myself, I can say that the one shipped by Amazon is authentic CAT6, with the center plastic spline. Very good quality cable shipped in a Cable To Go bag and with the recognizable stamp printed on. Shame that I had to pay more and choose Amazon as the supplier so I was sure that I had the right CAT6, and not the knock-off other people had with some other suppliers.
this is 1 tough strap I put one on a case that weights 120 lbs and it doesnt even flinch!
Apple finally made me an offer I couldn't refuse. But having succumbed, I must confess I find this a machine to admire more than to cuddle up and go to bed with.I needed to upgrade from an original iMac and was thinking of getting an eMac, a machine I use at work. But when you consider that the 17" flat panel screen alone was recently costing a grand, it's hard not to be seduced by this powered-up version at a lower price.But a few things I've discovered already about the screen: 1. the extra width doesn't result in larger images--it just gives you more desk space for viewing more files and programs simultaneously; 2. the screen requires a lot of positioning and repositioning to make the contrast line up with a user's changing sightlines--I get the best clarity and contrast with the screen placed above my eyes, not a comfortable position; 3. I just don't sense as much depth, warmth, color saturation, and vibrancy from the flat-panel screen as from a conventional CRT. It's more Marlene Dietrich than Marilyn Monroe (perhaps a plus to anyone who tends to become overly attached to their computer).As for OSX, it's attractive, tidy, smart--and a bit of a pain. If you're someone who is messy but knows where his stuff is, you may want to stay with OS9. OSX is like the cleaning lady who comes into your office while you're away and puts everything into order. It may look good, but now try to find that report you filed 3rd folder from the left.Apple did add a welcome feature to this edition of the flat-panel iMac--a "Sound In" input--not exactly a gain since the same feature was on my original iMac. Also, check your new machine for hardware problems. My "crash proof" OSX has required me to restart the machine time and again in the first 3 days of usage. If all of this doesn't result in a separation, Marlene and I eventually may be able to work out a mutual understanding.
So back in May, I decided to experiment with moving the flash off the camera body a bit. I bought the relatively expensive Canon OC-E3 off camera flash cord as I wanted something that would last a while. To give you an idea, the Canon version generally cost about 3.5x most third party cables.I got a nice travel flash bracket that would allow me to rotate the flash when I rotated the camera. The Custom Brackets CB Digital-T Flash Rotating Bracket.I loved using the flash in this manner and took a lot of Christmas pictures using it. This allowed me to redirect the camera lighting quickly to where I wanted it. This also encouraged me to use my flash more often.However, at one point, I put the flash in a vertical position, like I generally do, and the holding plate that my flash was attached to came off. I watched the flash bounce off a table on its way to the carpet. Thankfully, the flash survived the tumble and is still working. Looking at the flash cable however, the plate came off with all 4 screws. A couple of wires will need some soldering work in order to re-attach it. However, I was concerned about why this cable disintegrated on me. The use I gave it in the last 7 months, since the time of purchase, has been relatively light. Using it at Christmas was the first time I really enjoyed it rather than just testing to see how well I would theoretically like it.So I called Canon for to exercise the warranty on this product as I've had it less than a year. The Canon representative informed me that there is no warranty on accessories and there is nothing that they can do for me.Looking online, I've found that these things are intentionally designed to come apart if there is any type of impact in order to preserve the flash. However, the flash falling off during normal use would cause more of an issue as my experience would indicate.Paying a lot more for the Canon version would make me think that this item would be a lot better quality than other items. I've been really pleased with it up until now. However, I don't believe this thing is worth the price for only 7 months worth of use.So now I'm debating on trying to repair it myself, or buy a third party cable hoping it has better quality than Canon.Summary if you buy this cable:Treat it very delicately.Be prepared for it to suddenly disintegrate.
I've purchased printer cartridges from many sellers on AMAZON over the years and never had a problem...until now. Not only do their cartridges not work properly, their customer service is worse than their product. I purchases two cartridges (black and color) and when I got them, both cartridges were empty. I contacted the seller and after weeks of emailing back and forth, I received one black replacement for the both of them. Sent them an email requesting either a refund or a new color cartridge to replace the bad one they sent, and never heard from them again. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!
These tapes are reliable, long-lasting and the very highest quality. The service is very fast too. Would order again.
Nice controls, a solid chassis, easy to use remote. The standout feature for me is that the transport is absolutely silent when playing---no hiss or hum from the motors (I mean if you put your ear up to the component itself---not the lack of noise on the audio outputs, which should be a given with any but the cheapest disc player). The error-correction algorithms are excellent---I played some badly scratched CDs that other players could not handle and could barely hear the data interpolation at the scratch points. I would give it five stars but for two things--- (1) occasional speaker pop on power-up (easily resolved if you use a delay circuit or just turn your power amp/receiver on last when powering up your system), and (2) limited programming/playback options---there doesn't seem to be any way to set the unit to play just a single CD straight through (without creating a program containing all the tracks of that CD). The internal DAC is not bad, and of course the optical output lets you hook up your DAC of choice. Bottom line, this is a GREAT bargain in Red Book changers, well worth searching out used or as a liquidation special since it seems to have been discontinued and not replaced with an improved model (what is JVC thinking?).
Works good, needed no drivers, my system recognized it at once. Only draw back was the card slides in upside down so the antennae points down.
I had to send the first one back because it just would not turn on. Luckily i was able to get through to Amazon's US customer service. I really hope they don't switch to India as i have heard they are. Please note i have nothing against India. It just seems that when companies out source their customer service to there they often do so to only save money. It is probably an issue of lack of both training and empowerment. Not to mention the we (Americans) tend to have different expectations from customer service reps.
Like the other reviewer, I wanted to buy this unit for the looks, but after listening to it in the store, I couldn't do it. I took in my favorite CDs, but they sounded thin and flat, kind of &quot;tinny.&quot;I bought the Sharp XLHP500 instead, which is just as attractive and has wonderful, full, rich sound too. It holds only 3 CDs, and I would have preferred 5, but it was worth it to get better sound quality. And 3 is really pretty adequate.I also looked at the Sony CMT HP7, but discovered it does not have play exchange, which I really wanted. And the Sharp was a good bit less expensive.
wanted an HDMI cable to view movies from the laptop on my plasma tv,works like a charm. delivers what i wanted.
Memory was received 2 days after ordered using super saver shipping. Easy installation. Fired up PC and it's like a new machine. 4-5 year old desktop PC may be faster than our new laptop. I definitely recommend this product. PC was bogging down using 80-90% of the RAM - very slow and frustrating. Installed 2 of these, tripled the RAM and now it's like a new machine. Very happy with this purchase. Thanks Amazon!
I have purchsed two hubs from this manufacturer -- and both worked great!
I purchased the Canon CanoScan 8400F in the hopes of scanning about a thousand 35mm negatives, but I no longer think this is possible. After scanning the first 5 rolls, my experiences are as follows: First, in "automatic" mode the scanner is unable to determine, about 70% of the time, which positions in the tray actually contain film (each position takes over a minute to scan resulting in wasted time). Next, after waiting 15 minutes for a scan, the resulting pictures (of the negatives that ARE present) are too dark about 30% of the time, requiring a re-scan (after manually configuring the brightness or sometimes just pressing the scan button [for 2 seconds] again). Next, about 10% of the time the scanner doesn't seem to know the dimensions of the plastic tray, and the resulting pictures end up needing to be manually cropped to remove parts of the tray. About 5% of the time, after walking away and coming back 15 minutes later, a popup message on the screen says that the scanner found no negatives in the tray, when 8-10 were actually present (and were properly aligned). In "automatic" mode, sometimes I also ended up with a picture of the tray itself, instead of scanned negatives (perhaps the scanner didn't detect the backlight). About 90% of the time, it was impossible to remove all of the dust from the negatives, requiring another re-scan or editing of each photo before printing. After this experience, I am very glad that I now use a digital camera, because scanning negatives has not been a positive experience.
I just bought this camera and I am pleased. First at all, this device can be operated (easy operation) since you open the box and charge the battery. Some people have written about the inconvenience of a b/w viewfinder. I don't think so; certainly, with the excellent color display why would you like see the viewfinder? On the other side, professionals can &quot;read&quot; an image even it is in black and white.Second at all, it can be carried (inside a Sony bag, of course)with its accesories (literally ALL its accesories) and you will not be tired; obviously, this is an enormous advantage, specially if you are planning the &quot;trip of your life&quot;, that is, 5-6 weeks with a camera in order to record every little detail. You won't need to visit a doctor after the trip because the pain in your shoulders.Finally, let's talk about prices. It is true that technology is expensive. And it is true too that Sony's best performance equipments are really expensive. But, for this price you obtain basic accesories and an excellent software package, so you will be able to do whatever you want without an additional investment. I hope you think about this next time you want to buy any other brand.
I needed something fast. This critter was on the shelf. The hardest part of the operation was getting this animal out of the packaging. That is no easy task. I imagined I would have to get lost in the sleazy part of town to find someone with the skill and a sharp enough blade to extract the cable without mutilating it or slicing up the warranty paper. The plastic casing (probably air tight) proved to be quite resilient and it took quite some time to slice little pieces of the welded edge before getting a handhold to jerk the case apart. I suggest you use leather gloves if you do not want to pay for an emergency hospital visit and clean up all the blood.After the thrill of the opening is over so is the climax as in less then 30 seconds you can be plugged in and going. The only soles is that as with expensive haircuts you may be the only one that knows what you paid for it but you can be proud of the performance and sleep well at knight knowing you did all you could to insure a good connection.Panasonic DMP-BD30K 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player
I have a Nikon D3000 (you will need to manual focus with this lens for that model of camera). I just love this lens. I used the lens to take pictures of fast cars on the highway and they all came out great. I also used it to take some pictures of my dog. I love the manual feature for my camera because I am still learning and this is helping me do that.
I have been using DVR units from satellite companies, and not the TiVo. My parents have digital cable, so I got this for them for Christmas. There were a few things I was hoping for, without doing much research, and was left unfulfilled. Here is my wish list for the next version:* Dual tuners. The description says on the unit that you can record and watch 2 different tv stations at the same time... well, that is only if you have 2 inputs on your tv, and 2 signals to view. This, to me, isn't really a true claim.* Digital receiver. To get the digital channels, you have to attach the cable box via the serial port, which leads to a delayed reaction on the channel selection and such. I would think that with upgradable hardware, you would be able to download the necessary information to decode whatever signal the cable is putting out. I hope they add this so you can plug your cable connection directly in and get the full array of digital cable channels.* Integrated LAN/Wireless. You cannot set up the TiVo via LAN without a special dialing code that bypasses it, and you can't set it up via wireless at all. Using the phone line is prohibitive and impossible for maybe people that only use cell phones and don't have land lines. For the LAN, you have to have a USB dongle to get your RJ-45 port, so that is a pain as well. Since most people have broadband now, one would think that they would be able to attach a network card, and even an integrated wireless card, to take care of this issue.I have heard that most of these things are going to be in the next major version of the hardware. So if you want better functionality, you can buy this one and expect to buy another one in a year or 2... or just wait.
BELIEVE ALL THE POSITIVE REVIEWS. THIS LENS IS SPECTACULAR. LOW LIGHT CAPABILITIES ROCK. IMAGE SHARPNESS IS UNREAL. YOU WON'T REGRET BUYING THIS LENS. IT IS A BEAUTY.
I have had this monitor for about 4.5 months. I registered for it because my sister also had it. However, after approximately 8 or 9 months her baby monitor broke. Mine is still working, but occasionally gets a lot of static. We have to watch where we place it sometimes. Although I think that has more to do with the wiring in my house than the quality of the monitor. It does eat batteries like crazy. It takes 9V and lasts maybe 8 hours or so running on battery.
This thing is amazing, I got it for $164 with free shipping. We use it for making copies, scans and printing for homeschool. We love it, and it prints quality pics and duplexes. You can't go wrong with this one.
I've had this remote with the powerblaster setup since 2007. I have it working with a hometheatre receiver, comcast cable dvr, dvd and blueray player and a samsung network TV, all behind a cabinet except the tv. It works great with lots of flexibility and universal volume setup and costs much cheaper than the harmony and I'm not really missing any features from the harmony. It's really easy to set up with provided codes, and I find the "learn" option absolutely ingenious and necessary for special components and special situations when you want to customize the use of a particular button. In my case, the remote's play button stopped working a year ago, so i re-programmed the play button with the "learn" method to another button on the remote to avoid having to buy a new remote. That worked for a year, recently another button stopped responding, so I ended up getting a new RF20 and set it up with the existing powerblaster. I have to say the quality of the remote isn't the best as the buttons do break in a few years, thus 4 stars. But the customer service is simply amazing, I had to call them to help diagnose problems related to setup a couple of times, and a tech guy picked up the phone right away and came up with a solution that's totally not obvious! I was expecting staying on hold for a long time and then get some guy that doesn't know what's going on like with many electronics tech supports I had to deal with before for my other Hometheatre components. But universal's tech support is simply old fashioned good. So despite the fact I have to replace my remote in 3 years, I'm totally happy with the purchase which I can't say with many electronics I bought in the past. Hopefully they'll improve the quality over time even if it means a bigger price tag, I'd still go for it over the harmony.
Received the scanner and had it unpacked and running in 15 minutes. Didn't install all the software just the Toolbox. Impressed with the quality. It was a good purchase.
extraordinary buying and selling 100% safe, the product very well, amazon purchases are very comfortable, economical and easy to save money
for the price you can`t beat these speakers and they got good base.
If you've spent more than a few bucks for an HDMI cable, you are a fool (no offense). These cables send digital information, so as long as they stay intact, they will all do the same job. And if they did fall apart, I wouldn't be any worse off for having spent $2. I've purchased 2 of these so far. One for my Sharp Aquos TV, and one for my PS3. Both were under $5 and both work great. I have friends who have paid over $100 for a cable. Duped...
these speakers are well worth the every bit of money you spend, they sound great, look great and absolutely easy to install!!!!
The Gmini 400 has exceeded my expectations. I needed a digital FM recorder with the capacity to record a minimum of 8 hours on battery power. I record convention talks which are usually less than an hour in duration. I then burn the sessions on CD's. The additional features;(ability to store and view up to 200,000 photos, play games, watch music videos, and download and store data from my PC) are fringe benefits. It was well worth the cost.
I bought this printer in August of 2007 at the local Staples. I had compared the print quality to a Samsung of similar price range and concluded the HP had better print quality, so I bought the HP. BIG MISTAKE. First off, we ran out of black ink within about 30 days - the package said it was a 1,000 page ink cartridge that came with the printer, but I'd guess we got less than 700.So then I pay almost $100 for a new black ink cartridge (the "high capacity" 2500 page cartridge). A few weeks after replacing that ink cartridge, I notice that I was getting red streaks on every page I printed. I followed the manual's troubleshooting suggestions, but nothing solved it. I figure maybe the magenta cartridge is running out or something (even though the meter on the printer said I had 1/4 of a cartridge left), so I spend almost $100 on another magenta cartridge. As soon as I replace the cartridge, not only did the red streaks not go away, but they got worse.So I call HP, and I'm told that although the printer was still in warranty, I'd have to pay a $75 "restocking fee" plus shipping to send it back to them, and I'd have to pay their shipping costs to get a return one sent. All told it would have cost about $200 to replace the printer (under warranty!!!) when I only paid $300 for the thing in the first place!Needless to say, I didn't do it. By May (only 9 months after I bought the thing), I could no longer print anything of importance because the thing is just dumping red toner onto the paper - everything I print comes out looking like I printed it on pink paper. And now I'm out $300 for the original printer plus $200 for cartridges I bought. And, a year later, I see I can buy the damned thing for $69 on Amazon. That shows you the quality of it, for it to drop from $300 to $70 in only a year.Do not buy this printer. It is not worth the cost of styrofoam packing peanuts it comes in!
I read the previous review of this product and felt compelled to respond. I am a stereophone guru so I know too much about headphones. What most consumers fail to understand about cordless headphones is the difference between a RF cordless and an IR cordless.The radio frequency (RF) cordless allows you to walk around...like your telephone. The infra-red (IR) cordless is like a remote control...you must remain in direct line with the transmitter to get the full effect.When an IR headphone, like the HB500, is used correctly, it is a GREAT headphone.
This is the first replacement needed for the phone, that is not a new model at all. It works as advertised...Nice product..
At last Dymo heard the complaints and changed the back of their tape cartridges. The tape backing is now split lengthwise down the back, so it's a piece of cake to flex the tape and remove the backing.They're still a little expensive, but in lots of searching, Amazon had the best price.
Lumix DMC-LZ6S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) . Me equivoque al comprar una camara tan buena, pero que filma sin sonido, lo que la vuelve incompleta.
I am frustrated with this product for 2 reasons.First is not every brand of DVD-RW discs works with this machine. I bought a 10 pack of JVC DVD-RWs (not an off brand) and now I can't use them for anything because they don't work on this model. There is no warning or mention that not all DVD-RW brands do not work on this machine. It does not appear that Pansonic makes DVD-RW discs, only DVD-Ram discs, so using the same manufacturer for the media as the player is not an option here.Second is it is not very easy to use. Maybe all DVD recorders are difficult to use, I wouldn't know since this is my first one. Even a simple function like recording over an existing program requires the use of the remote and going through a few screens on the TV Menu. I am worried about when I loose the remote (it will eventually happen in my house).I think it is wrong for a company to make a product, advertise that it uses a certain type of media, then (after you have purchased and opened it) find out that there are exceptions to which brand of media it uses if you are unfortunate enough to buy the wrong brand.
Muy buen rendimiento, excelente respuestas en los juegos que es lo que mas aprovecha el rendimiento de la maquina, el unico problema es que es algo caliente, siempre esta por sobre 40C en normal y jugando llega hasta 55 o 57C, bueno tambien influye la temperatura de Venezuela el promedio es entre 25 y 30 C
In one swift stroke, Apple Computer has sought to redefine the portable digital music player. With the iPod's 5GB of space, you can tote around hundreds of digital songs and non-music files too. What can I say? It's ultra-cool, ultra-light (6.5 oz) and you'll want one the second you pick it up in your hands. The LCD display is top notch, and the playback controls are as simple as they get. With the iPod's fast Firewire connection, you can download an entire CD onto the device in about 10 to 20 seconds. Moreover, the iPod's battery is recharged through the Firewire port, another plus. Still, the gadget has its drawbacks: First, compatibility. Only Firewire Mac users are able to use the iPod. Also, there is no record function, and the price is steep. If you're a Firewire Mac user and portable music is a daily routine, then the iPod is a must. If not, admire it, shed some tears and move on.
I bought this unit for my elderly father. He has over 300 cassettes and needed something to replace a broken deck. Unfortunately there are not many to choose from. After reading the reviews on here I decided this machine seemed to be the best choice. My dad got it today and said it works great and sounds very nice. He has no complaints (yet). The best thing was that I ordered it on Monday night and he received it Wednesday mid-day. (I'm still waiting for 2 HDMI cables that I ordered over a week ago on Amazon, go figure.) So very quick shipping for about $10.00.
This review does not concern the product quality, rather the initial supplier Osprey Talon, who will charge approx 7$ in shipping per .95 cent adaptor. When selected the "buy new and used" link one will find 2 alternative suppliers with reasonable shipping charges.Again, please be careful when ordering this product.
I love my new kingston 1gb flash stickKingston Data Traveler 1 GB USB Flash Drive ( DTI/1GB )I purchased this product and put it on my keychain, and it goes wherever I go. It comes in handy at school where I need to move files from computer to computer, since our network is set up poorly. I used it on both macintosh OSX and pc platforms XP,2000. It works real good all the time no worries. I just blows me away something this powerful can be in my pocket. Wow! thank you Kingston! P.S. make sure you eject it properly prior to removing it from computer. just right click it and select eject. then remove device. sweet little drive I love it! pretty fast speed too I was really surprised how fast it copies data and graphics. Everyone at school is so jealous. lol bye.
I have not received the item in spite of contacting the seller. I'm sure the part would work well if I actually received it, but I haven't seen it yet.
A very comprehensive layout of exactly how Visual Basic gives the user the ability to master Excel and all of it's functions. I recommend this book to both first-hand users and seasoned programmers.
I bought this so that I could keep the wooden doors of my TV stand closed during use. I bought this item along with theBuffalo DV9-500 9VDC 500mA Power Supply for IR Receiver, theBuffalo IR-E1 IR FlasherandBuffalo IR-350 Cabinet Mount IR Repeater. It worked just fine for me. I used a 2-ft piece of CAT5 cable to connect the IR repeater with the receiver and used the screw-terminal connections to make the connection. The most difficult part of the installation was finding the IR sensor on my receiver. It is harder than it sounds! Luckily, the adhesive that is attached to the flasher is quite tenacious and allowed me to attach it and remove the 1/2 dozen times it took me to successfully find the IR receiver.If you're looking for something to work with a cabinet, I recommend this setup. It worked quite well for me.
We bought this for our son to watch DVD's during road trips. We use it behind one seat, between the two front seats, and we also use it for viewing in other places (like when we visited my mom in the hospital and I brought the DVD player just in case). This was a good buy for us.
Listening to music is one of my hobby and so I am very choosey about speakers.I owner Klipsch SF-II for 3 years but now I wanted wall mountable speakers. I listened to lots of speakers like bose, Definitive etc. I liked these one the best. They give very rich mid range and high frequency sound. Firstly I tried Boston micro 110x but 120x give much richer sound. It may be because my living room is big 15 x 20 feet so I need bigger speakers to give rich sound all over the room. Else 110x give very good sound too. It comes with wall mounting brackets so it save you atleast $10 or more. If buy just wall mounting brackets, they can run upto $70 plus they are ugly and mismatching.I think the price is bit high. I am using velodyne woofer with these speakers and they make great combination.
It's okay so long as you understand the whole video is made to sell those overpriced Monster cables. You can buy a half-dozen Mediabridge cables for the price of one Monster cable and no difference in performance.
I bought this a few weeks ago and thought I got what I paid for. The belt pouch that it comes with has no holes to access the buttons, but it fits easily into my back pocket and a little more conspicuously into my front. It doesn't come with a burning program, but I'd been meaning to buy one anyway. There's a slight buzz in the background when I use my earphones, (Labtec curve 465), but it's not too noticeable if you listen to fast paced music, (AC/DC, Metallica, Ozzy, etc.)and you get used to it to the point of tuning it out after a while. Once in a while the buttons get bumped, which would make some kind of hold function a plus, were it equipped with one. I listen to music hours on end while I'm going through my daily routine and noticed that the battery life is a little lacking. The search function is impressive, but somewhat unnecessary unless you burn your CDs at an excessively low bit rate. All of this was expected however, and I'm not upset in the least upset about it. I am upset that the LCD screen just quit on me without cause. Apparently this is a fairly common occurrence and I'm hoping that it can be repaired.
Very user friendly!! Have a lot to learn, with so many options! Great price for you are getting. Would use seller again. B
I bought this for a fourteen year old girl for Christmas. It is everything I though it would be and she is in love with it. It is easy to use and sounds great. I let her use URGE (I pay for a certain dollar amount as part of the gift) for downloading music and with Windows Media Player 11 it is so easy just drag and drop. I would buy this product again.
I bought this system almost a year ago because I wasn't ready to invest in putting together a &quot;normal&quot; home audio system. Now, I'm not sure that I ever will. This system sounds better than anything I've ever owned. Everything comes out crystal clear, even at higher volumes. No ratty sounding vibrations here. The only thing I would have done differently is offer a real EQ. The pre-sets are ok, but sometimes you just want it the way you want it, instead of the way someone else thinks it should be.
I bought one of the origional single LNB models over 5 years ago. I finally broke down and bought this one for the dual LNB and newer reciever. WOW, the new on screen graphics menus etc... are great. I changed the old single LNB out to the new one and ran a RGB6 to my bedroom (which is where I use the old reciever now). The old unit still has a great picture, but the new unit is so much faster. I would recommend this unit to everyone.
product as described and works flawlessly in our hp printer...i know electronics are involved in these besides the ink but they just seem to be so expensive when one is needing to replace them regularly...
The remote meets the basic needs I had, but for anything the least bit complicated, forget it. I used the factory settings for Direct TV and it does not allow many of the functions (for example: Changing the RF remote to IR only). I have multiple receivers and when I change the channel on one TV downstairs, it changes it upstairs as well. Believe me, the wife DOES NOT appreciate this issue.
I have symptoms like a previous reviewer stated: the router seems to hang frequently when printing. Also, the web page access also seems to hang frequently (especially if you don't logout from a previous session).
This cassette adapter works just like expected! It has crystal clear sound for my mp3 player. I am very pleased with this purchase.
UPDATE: PNY was very responsive in exchanging both SD cards under warranty. I contacted them by email (the only way), they asked for more information, then sent me a return authorization.The entire process took a couple of weeks, but I'm happy to report that the new cards seem to work properly.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I purchased the (very competitively-priced) 2-pack of 4GB PNY Class-4 Optima cards for my Canon A570 IS digital camera and Garmin nuvi 360. BOTH cards have failed with intermittent read/write errors. Despite low-level format (FAT32) both cards continue to exhibit errors.Interestingly, the 4GB SDHC Class 4 Kingston cards I own work perfectly in both devices.Perhaps I got a bad batch, but given two failures, I would not recommend this card.
After wanting to throw this out the window - I, too, did some research. This bundled router is junk. Buy it piece meal or from another vendor but do not buy this bundle. It drops conections frequently and without moving the computer.
I failed to read the description deeply enough and bought this before I figured out that it doesn't support PPPoE, which is used by most DSL providers. This is not a problem if you have one Windows box, because you can just run a software PPPoE client and all's well.However, if you have more than one device (e.g. your VoIP phone, or other computers), this will probably not work for you. I'm not sure about PPPoE software for Macintoshes, check for yourself.
Small case for the portablity of the EVA external hard drive does the job perfectly and has the robustness for a lot of movement.
I have a coworker "Willy" that has high voice, with this headset he does not disturbe me more.The sound is incredible good for the size, and it is not nedded put volume so high to listening wolking in the street.
I bought a this printer because I trusted the Cannon name. I have other Cannon products that I enjoy but,this little printer is not worth the buy. It has only lasted me 2 years. I can buy a new printer for the price it costs to replace the print heads in this thing. It's a shame Cannon couldn't have made this printer better than it is. I recommend not purchasing this printer.
This a very strong plate.Fits lxd75 mount very well.I have 10" refletor mounted on it with no problem.
This item is perfect for someone wishing to protect their m100 from slight abuse, and add a little style at the same time. I liked the way that it opened, and it's dimentions were perfect to fit in my bag. I also liked how it holds your m100, as i have seen similiar products that don't seem to do the job at hand. A good buy.
I picked this up because I was looking for software to make slideshows on cd that I could play on my dvd player. I have Windows ME and relatively recent DVD players (2 in the house) and it has been working flawlessly.The software is easy-to-use, I literally installed it and made my first cd in 5 minutes by dragging a dir full of jpgs into it, selecting a mp3 for background music and telling it to "burn". It auto-timed the pictures to end when the song ended.It uses the VCD style of disk format, where if you look at the disk contents you see a .exe file and a .dll file. So you must have a DVD player capable of reading that type of disk.When actually playing the cd, it auto-sizes the pictures to full screen and allows the remote control to stop, pause and play. I wish it would have allowed a reverse and fastforward as well and took off one star because it doesn't.It also doesn't seem to have any ability to group slides into different sets, have an opening menu and jump to a set - although its possible I haven't found that option yet.All-in-all a pretty cheap and easy to use software that does the basics.
I ordered this product as a Christmas present. My friend like it very much, said it is very nice.
Product part number for boxed retail CPU but part was OEM. Seller great to deal with and refunded cost of CPU heat sink/fan. Product is working great and system fired up without any problems.
In general, I found this to be an excellent scanner for the price. But I did have a few issues with it. First of all, the underside of the glass was filthy. It was fogged/marked in 4 places that I could see. Because there is no way to open the scanner (that I can see) to clean the glass myself, I will have to exchange this scanner for another. Second, the scanner does seem to need to "Adjust the Lamp" every time you do a scan, as a previous reviewer noted. I'm not sure why this is necessary. Finally, there is no on-off switch that I could see. The scanner does seem to be "on" all the time, which seems to be a common "feature" of many electronics today that I could do without.On the plus side, the scanning software does a nice job handling multi-picture scans. The time this will save me in scanning in family photos is worth the minor problems above. And I found the scan quality to be quite acceptable compared to previous scanners I've owned. I had no problems setting up the scanner under WinXP Pro.
I cannot get this product to work.It does not come with documentation or software.I went ot web sites and downloaded the recommended driver but it still does not work.I have to wonder if this is a proprietary product and was not listed as such.It is an expensive error that I regret purchasing.
I purchased these speakers so I could listen to my music CD's while surfing the net. I'm surprised at how well they work considering the price. The on/off switch is great. These aren't cheap speakers that you have to turn up all the way to just be able to hear them. All in all, I am very pleased with this purchase.
This is an excellent CD Player. The sound is amazing. The lights are cool. The amount of presets available is sweet. I would recommend this to anyone. The user manual is fine for me.
I tested out my lens by taking non-flash photography at a table tennis event. The pictures turned out very well. Only a few shots were blurred but that may have been due to camera shake (I didn't even use a tripod).
I got this big to fit my Canon T1i and some of its accouterments. It is nicely compact and easily fits a camera with lens, 1 extra lens, and some cables you may need. The extra front pocket will handle a lens cap or two, battery charger and some extra cards if you have them. It's a good size for air travel because it is small enough to count as a personal item and not as your carry-on bag. If you have some big telephoto lens and a larger camera than a Canon Rebel, this bag probably is not for you. It is very well constructed and made from very strong material. The zippers are durable and the clips are all metal. It's also very well padded, and the dividers inside are fully movable. For the $30 or so this sells for on Amazon, it is a very good camera bag for someone who has a Canon Rebel or similar sized camera, an extra lens and peripherals.
Found what I needed...easy to place the order and delivered in a timely manner. When looking for something online Amazon is always my first stop and then the last stop in caser I didn't find it in the first go round
I just purchased the unit and have used it only 2 weeks when it would not accept VCR tapes. When you inserted them they immediately eject and aren't loaded. I now have to return the unit for repair via mail.While it was working I don't think the VCR unit was as good as numerous Panasonic VCRs that I have or have had in the past. The recordings on EP are somewhat snowy even when recording with Direct TV. Also I had problems getting good tracking when playing a tape recorded on another Panasonic VCR. I don't know if it is a reflection of this particular unit or a reflection of this model. This is the first new VCR that has broken after such a short period of time after owning dozens of VCRs datiing back to the 80's.
The cord came on time and fit perfectly. I'm using it as a spare for my car and am very happy with the quality.
Though I've had good luck with Crucial RAM modules when upgrading other laptops in the past, this 2GB set did not work for my Toshiba Satellite A205-S5804 even though the specs matched perfectly. I tried updating the bios but my *new* laptop would still not recognize them. I then took my laptop to a local retailer to see where the problem lay. He couldn't figure it out, but he placed two Kingston modules with the same specs in my computer and there was no problem. Is it possible that I got a dud? I'm not sure...If you have a Toshiba in this series, though, you may want to contact Crucial to make sure that their modules will work properly in your laptop.
Before I got my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50, I owned several small digital camera and the bags that I got for them was usually the OEM from the manufacturer or some third-party camera bag like Lowepro & Tamron that you can buy from department stores or electronic stores. Now the FZ-50 is a little big compared to my other cameras so I naturally have to find something that is bigger. Style & durability also has to be included so I browsed the internet and found Vanguard--a company that manufactures accessories for your photo equipment. This is where I found the Kenline series of camera bags. One look at the Kenline series (16Z) and you will like it right away. I could not tell the feel of the bag just by the photo so I bought one. When I received it, I never looked back! It was like this camera bag was especially made for the FZ-50. The feel is solid, the design is awesome, the color is spectacular and the fit is more than generous. You can place the camera snugly with more than enough room if you have accessories like extra lenses or batteries. The denier nylon material feels very tough and the body of the bag is strongly padded so you dont have to worry about the usual swings and bumps. It is so roomy that it serves as both my camcorder and camera bag at the same time. There is a divider so you can separate the stuff you put in it. The strap is also noteworthy. It is padded, durable and also made of denier nylon. I'm glad I bought this as the bag for my FZ-50. It is one camera bag that you will feel confident of protecting your precious camera. I highly recommend it to those shutter-bugs looking for a camera bag. It will not disappoint you!
I used the Stratus for about half a year before giving it to my dad and upgrading myself to a Sportster 5.I will be writing this review based on the product itself, not Sirius customer service.The Stratus is a good entry-level radio. I bought it on sale for a fair price, and was very happy with how it performed. The display is bright and easy to read. The screen back light is pretty bright even on the lowest setting; good if you're using it in the car but bad if you are using it in a dark bedroom.The buttons are a little mushy compared to my Sportster, which has a nice crisp 'click' with each push. This won't bother most people, just something I felt worth mentioning.The unit's size is also impressive. It is very small and slick, which makes it easy to slip into a pocket or glove box. I cannot tell you how many stories I have heard from people who have had radios (and other electronics for that matter) stolen from their parked cars. Remember, stow it don't show it!All in all, the Stratus is a great entry level radio. It is easy to use and the screen is easy to read. I only used the built in FM transmitter a few times, and it is unimpressive. If your vehicle does not have a line-in jack on the front, or a cassette player, you should seriously consider having an FM Direct adapter installed. The procedure requires the removal of your radio head unit, but once you do the install (or have a pro do it if you're not comfortable with removing the radio) you will be rewarded with static and interference free radio. My only minor gripe are the somewhat soft buttons, but as I stated most people will not be bothered by it.
This camera is a pain in the butt to use. Like the other reviewers, I also have problems with the lens. With brand new batteries the thing will behave strangely to the point of wanting to throw it away. Then right when I am ready to do just that, it will work again. There is a sliding cover over the lens to protect it, which is great, except when you go to close it again because you have to push it into the lens barrel. Overall this camera feels very cheaply constructed. The image quality is average for a point and shoot, ranging from decent color and sharpness in perfect lighting, to washed out and blurring in every other situation. I recommend looking elsewhere. Even the Nikon FM10 which is an SLR with interchangable Nikkor lenses can be found used for $150.
This camera bag has served me well, I recommend it. My camcorder, extra tapes, and digital camera all fit inside, with padded adjustable end pockets inside to protect everything. I can use the extra zip pockets for cables and user manuals, always handy to have along. I confidently leave my valuable cameras sitting anywhere in this bag, and no harm has come to them these several years I've owned it.
D-Link DUB-H7 High Speed USB 2.0 7-Port HubGreat product, customer service, and prompt shipping.
these are the best dual layer disks i have ever come across, they work perfectly for making backups of xbox 360 games.
I use this all the time. I think it is the best Palm you can get, as of April 2002. Just my opinion.
Infinity Reference 6822cf 6-Inchx8-Inch/5-Inchx7-Inch Two-Way Loudspeaker (Silver/Black)I wanted to improve the sound of my stock 1999 F150 system without breaking the budget, these speakers are the perfect solution. The installation was sweet, all four speakers were installed in about an hour. Set the tweeter control to 0db, and don't forget to use the supplied foam sealing tape, I did, and the bass was weak, after going back to the directions, I saw my mistake, big difference. The sound is nothing short of spectacular. Sweet clean highs without harshness, articulate midrange without being too forward, nice taut bass without over emphasis. If you have a little extra to spend, I highly recommend the Infinity Reference 6820cs (component system) for the fronts, only because this F150 (1997-2003) has a perfect location for that separate tweeter. You can't go wrong with Infinity.The worse thing you can say about these speakers is how much you will notice how lame your stock head is: my research has singled out the Kenwood KDC-HD942U as the best choice for the money: 25 watts X 4, iPod integration, HD radio built-in, 6 pre-amp outs for four speakers + sub. The Infinity Reference 475a looks to be the likely upgrade after that.
Bought this cable to replace a section of cable in my car and the interior diameter of the cable did not match the previous cable inner diameter. That being said, it still works fine for my setup, 600W RMS and I only had to replace about 2 feet of wire. If you have a more powerful setup you would need to get two of these or a cable with actual 4 AWG wire otherwise you might experience some performance loss.
I bought two of these cables knowing that most HDMI cables are all the same. Picture quality is dead on with these cable! I test 1080i and 720p, and I could not be any happier. I have no been able to test 1080p yet but I wouldn't doubt the performance. Also, the construction looks very sturdy. This is something that Best Buy would sell.
I bought this for my wife to use with her new iPod Nano Gen. 2. It works good but the only problem that I have with it is that it only broadcasts between 88.1 and 107.9. I have an older DLO TransPod and it goes down to 87.9 and I do not have any problem with a station bleeding in. We just drove down to Jacksonville Fl, and when we got there we could not find a station to use with the TransDock. Unfortunately I do not think that DLO makes a device that broadcast lower than 88.1 now and that is a shame because otherwise their products are great.
I am very pleased with this camera. It is great for size, weight and ease of use. Was very easy to learn to use basic features and as have not yet tried manual settings unsure of those but directions appear straight forward. Would rec. to anyone looking for simple small camera as takes great pictures!
I ordered two of these speakers to replace very old woofers..My speakers now have a new life...very satisfied with thenew speakers.
It is an amazing bag for the price. Everything is perfect but one would struggle to fit a book with the laptop. I was looking for a bag where I could even fit a book which is not the case. But I can not actually complain as it is very cheap.
We've used these things successfully in the past for creating temporary private networks at an annual conference. We wanted DHCP but didn't need wireless. Needed another one so went with a familiar product and also to keep similar equipment. We subsequently purchased one more router but - due to timing, stock, and availability of newer products - we went with a different model (WRT160NL or E2500, I think). All still worked well. Didn't have to use customer support; don't know how to rate advertising except that it seemed accurate; I have no idea about components and didn't really care since it worked.
The sound that comes out of this little speaker is amazing even under my pillow. The only improvement it needs is having a volume control right on the speaker, instead of having to adjust the volume on the radio itself. Great quality & price.
I just bought this unit from circuit city since they have a $20 rebate. I read the 256Meg version and someone said they earphones do not sound that good. I can prove him wrong. You need to fiddle with the equalizer in the custom setting (by forming a &quot;V&quot; shape from left to right). By setting the EQ this way, you will get the best sound; bass is sufficient that it will not do a permanent damage to your hearing.I was thinking about getting the 256Meg version but I realize that I need it to run and exercise for about one hour - not 4 hours. Hence, being frugal and practical, this is the better option for me.When you install the software from the cd the first time, make sure you're connected to the internet. It will download a big patch that will save you a lot of time and frustration from dealing with a buggy software later on.Overall, I'm pretty happy with this unit. It's very practical to just clip the unit on your arm and run the earphone wire through your shirt. That means you will be tangled free.
This works really great when you don't want your tower so close to you. Some of the newer keyboards and mice have USB connection and are easier to access the slots in front. I like my keyboard but the cord is way too short. This product does what its supposed to and at a very affordable price. Thanks!!
I thought of getting one of those 'evil CE devices'(shame on me), but I'm glad I didn't. This thing rocks. The screen is great, I can play games, and me and the other geeks at my college can exchange information(and games)through the ir port. I never forget meetings, projects or notes. The extra memory is an added bonus(I couldn't fill this thing up if I tried). Do your self, and anyone that relies on you, a favor--get a palmIIIx. enough said.
Lasts a while for me although I don't count the number of pages. Constant color fidelity and easy to install and release.
We live in an area where power variations and outages are quit common. In the past this has destroyed several pieces of electronic gear(surge protectors were not adequate protection). Since using the VR we have not suffered a single equipment failure. Well worth the small investment.
Well, my parents gave me the money for an mp3 player this Christmas, and after much investigation I got the Rio Carbon. This is a great little player, I have played around with my friend's Ipod mini, but the Carbon has better battery life and more space for my music. The only reason I didn't give this thing 5 stars is that the volume wheel is pretty fragile. Mine broke, but the folks at Rio were very helpful. They definately have some great customer service. If you want an Mp3 player to take with you on trips, or to listen to on your down time, I'd strongly recomend the Rio Carbon, great quality AND customer service!
I purchased this to use with amateur radio. The sound through the earpieces is great, and the reports on the microphone is very good as well. The headset is comfortable to wear for an extended period of time, and the mic is very flexible. I've had this headset for over 6 months and really like it. I'm not using it for high fidelity audio, but it really should be OK.I recommend this headset.
Love this fire pit for many reasons, but mostly because it can double as a grill. In our area we sometimes have "no-burn" days where we cannot use our fireplace or a firepit, but we can still do Barbeque. The unit is a great size and east to put together in about 10-20 minutes. I would recommend using loc-tite or a similar product to keep the bolts from coming loose. As a fire pit it is great and the little cutouts look really nice and let air in for good burns. They are protected by a metal mesh to keep sparks from getting out.As barbecue or grill, it is not as good as a regular barbecue for a couple of reasons. First there is no grate included to hold the coals up close enough to the grill. Second, without a solid dome lid, it doesn't hold heat very well. As a fix, I bought a 20" replacement grate from Home Depot and put it on top of two bricks. It works well with firewood or charcoal. On a typical night we fire up some mesquite charcoal to cook on and when we are done cooking we put firewood on and enjoy that. It feels like eating around a campfire in the woods right in our backyard.Overall, it is a great product, and even the color, sort of a rusty or brick reddish brown, works well because it does not look dirty or dusty like a black one might. I saw the exact same product at my local Ace Hardware for almost three times the price.
Instructions mentioned to aim the antennae directly at each other. We adjusted for a week and still were not satisfied. The units were no more than 8'- 10' apart and the sound still cracked and popped. When anyone walked between the units, the picture quality was bad.
The Crosley Sleigh Radio CR-38 is all the good things reviewers say it is, and is sure to get a lot of attention from people who will be convinced it's an original. With a few slight changes, it is indeed a stunningly real looking copy of the 1938 Sparton blue mirror glass and wood cabinet. It has the feel and weight of an original.I rated this item only three stars because there is one well-publicized problem with the lid lift operation (for access to the compact disk playing area) that plagues this radio, and which I hope the manufacturer is looking into. I have had two radios that failed after about a day, and both failures were due to the lift/lowering action of the lid.The nature of the problem I was having with both radios was verified by a technical representative of a Crosley distributor. Specifically, in both cases, the problem was caused by a faulty lower cutoff switch, which is improperly designed and positioned and which would not allow the lift motor to turn off after the lid closed. The result was a noisy clicking or clunking sound as the lift gears continued to turn at the end of the track after reaching the bottom of the lid return cycle.I believe that people along the production and distribution line are now aware of this problem. What they are going to do about it is not known, but they are probably going to have to redesign the switch to fit properly and perform its shutoff function efficiently.A spokesperson for one of the distributors said that not all switches fail after a few lifts, but are likely prone to failure in the long term. So my advice is, until you see this radio sold with a banner that says, "new and improved" or some such label, I would not invest the money right now. However, if you just want a beautiful piece of Art Deco repro, or are content to just play the radio and look at the sheer beauty of this unit, by all means, give it a try. For that, it would be well worth the price.
I gave it full stars because im sure it would work but I FAILED to read that it does NOT work with IPHONE 3GS.. :(
I bought this radio as a replacement for a similar one that was discontinued by another manufacturer. This one is exceptionally well made, with various mounting and carrying options. It functions well as promised in the shower, with easy-to-read, intuitive controls and display. It came in very handy in an unexpected way during a 5-day power outage after a hurricane in New York. Not only was the radio a godsend, but the built-in flashlight, which I initially thought I'd never use, was just what I needed. My only criticism is that the sound is a little heavy on the bass and only the volume, not the tone, can be controlled. I would prefer a sharper sound when listening to news, weather and traffic reports with the shower running.
Excellent cable. Much cheaper than if bought in store. Same quality and performance without the absurd price that stores charge!
I really like the Zune. Great interface, simple to navigate, I like the Zune software so much more than iTunes in that it's less controlling. Will the Zune change your life and make everything better? Probably not, but it's just an MP3 player and not your soul. It works as it should and plays music as it should and sounds good doing it. I never thought I'd ever watch videos on a small player and the Zune has changed my mind on that (and my habits). I've transferred many of my DVDs (using CuCuSofts program)to it and watch them all the time as I commute (via subway).
This driver has awesome sound. Also the build quality is immediately apparent. I installed it in a Carvin 12" powered floor monitor, 400 watt, and it vastly improved the sound quality.
I've listened on $600 studio reference headphones (in an actual studio) and have a keen appreciation for great quality.These headphones have been a great joy to use. Their sonic quality is excellent, mid-tones are clear and the high's are articulate. The cups are comfortable and by themselves do a wonderful job of blocking exterior noise. The only thing I can't figure out is their claim that the cord is "field-replacable", but there is no documentation or any indication that this is the case.Other than that, it's an outstanding pair of comfortable full-cup headphones. Has a really long cord as well, which is much appreciated.-David & Rachel
The best design for your desk top. High quality of this drives me crazy. However, it is a little bit expensive. Anyway, I love this high tech toy.
I bought this laptop ac adapter which had the exact same model number as the original one I received with my laptop. Now it does charge my laptop battery but my laptop says that it is not the correct adaptor and will cause my laptop to run slowly. It states to plug in a 65V or high Dell AC Adaptor and in actuality the one I purchased was a 90V AC Adaptor.
Fast and reliable........this is why Wintels are always chasing Steve Jobs, he and his crew (pirates) at Apple take what windows based PC's have been using for a very long time and right from the start make it better, easier to use and much more stable compared to the windows machines I must use for work sometimes.
I use my earbuds primarily at work, so I needed a set with a longer cord so I can move around. I have tried 3 different sets of earbuds from the big box stores and either the sound quality was poor, the cord was too short, or they just kept popping out of my ears. The E2C's have all the good things I was looking for. Most importantly, they are comfortable in my ears and don't pop out. As other have said, the bass leaves something to be desired. I tried all of the adapters that came with the E2C's and for me, I find that the soft black rubber sleaves fit best in my ear and give the best bass sound with the way it seals the ear canal. I am looking forward to trying these on the airplane next week and see how well the sound isolation works.
Very satisfied with this product. Very easy to operate using the touch screen options. The 4" screen makes it easier to view. The 3D driving mode really is a nice feature. I recommend the Magellan 4000, you won't be sorry. I researched many stores and Amazon had the best price.
I had some initial problems with the camera after purchase, and had to return it to Kodak twice for repairs. But since then it has worked fine. I enjoy the Kodak picture program that came with the camera, although it does not offer all the possibilities of the Adobe Photo House program. Camera is convenient and easy to use, and I'm sure it is capable of doing much more than I have discovered to this point.
All the good things they say about this scanner is true...Now the bad. It will NOT work on vista 64 bit and it is not supported by Nikon for this operating system. I would forgive Nikon if this were a cheep scanner but at these prices it is unforgivable.
My first ipod i got was last christmas 2004 and now in the summer of 2005 it broke. But now i just got my Nano Ipod and its so awsome! Its works very well. One thing i say is dont put photos in it. Even if u can becasue that makes the juice run out VERY fast. So dont do that. I love how its in color. And its so tiny and cute.! My is great so get a nano their great!
This flash drive is tough and can hold what you need for music and it is user friendly, I know that sounds kind of corny, but some can't even tranfer music, docs or any other data to this flash drive. It is great for tranfering data from one place to another, (2.0 USB) is a plus. I have the Sony and it has a file compression system, SanDisk, so far I haven't had any problems and with the prices dropping and the drives getting larger I will be getting the next level 4GB and 8GB
While the phone itself does what it is supposed to -- and it is also rather cost effective -- its absolute disregard for "plays well with others" makes it an automatic box & return ship. Not only does the device completely jam the wireless Wi-Fi and the wireless Sonos system in our home when it is on a call, but it is meant to be a wireless bully by design.The manufacturers instructions for wireless interference are to simply switch channels on every other wireless-enabled device in your home, rather than the other way around (which turned out to be a completely fruitless exercise). And although the handset does offer a wireless channel-switching button, its design has no intention to do so for the working order of other devices -- it's purely intended to switch frequencies for "offensive" purposes to get a clearer signal, any other device be damned.So as a phone, you can't knock that it works. But don't dare try to run anything else on 2.4GHz nearby. Ironically, its best application seems to be for causing mischief and jamming the wireless signals of annoying neighbors.UPDATE 1/30/2009: My wife had to toss this device today and buy a replacement, as the frustration of having me knock on her office door every time she used the phone (and thus kicked me off our wireless network) was too frustrating to handle. This I'd like to revise and give this product one star, since it makes life unbearable should you use anything else in your house on the 802.11 standard.
The BG-E3 Battery grip is awesome I don't have to worry about the battery running down as fast and it helps with taking pictures better by having an wtra grip and prevents shakes
I wanted to take wide-angle photographs with my Canon Powershot S1 IS, and so I looked around for the best bang for the buck, and I came across this. This fits right on to my camera (with the Canon lens adapter which ends in 52mm male threads) with a solid, tight fit. The end of the lens has a grip that at first made me think I could turn it, but you can't, which was not a problem. I guess it's just there to help you steady the camera.The lens comes with two lens caps, in a plastic case with foam padding in the bottom. In short, it oozes class and quality. The pictures you can get from it are excellent; depending on how much you zoom, you can even get a slight fisheye effect. Now I'm not a camera pro, but I didn't notice problems with vignetting or softer areas in my pictures.There are two things you should look out for, though. The first: make sure your camera case is large enough to hold this on your camera! Taking the lens off and putting it back on is a real pain. The second: the auto-focus feature on your camera doesn't quite know what to do with this lens, so it may not focus correctly (occasionally) or it may take longer to focus (usually). That's not a problem exclusive to this particular lens, but to add-on lenses as a whole.If you're looking for a quality wide-angle 52mm lens, this is it.
Se puede llevar algunas cosas extras dentro del estuche, buen dise&ntilde;o de Canon. El cargador nos indica cuando la bateria esta cargada y es bastante rapido y efectivo.
I met the author a couple weeks ago. He was speaking at our school about positive ways to encourage and teach children with ADHD. It was a truly fascinating approach, and after reading his book,Celebrate ADHD, I am amazed at the difference it has made already in my classroom.He spoke a little bit about his novels and warned the audience that they were not to be confused with the works of Faulkner or Fitzgerald--rather, they are innocent, but very heartfelt love stories. One is about the love between a father and his son (which he said is autobiographical).I read Gifted last week, and it it truly an amazing story about three unlikely friends who battle their demons and help each other overcome them. I really, really loved this story.And last night, I picked up Shade of the Maple. I just put it down and have to admit that it took my breath away a bit. The love between the main characters is something I haven't experienced before--it is simple, which makes it all the more appealing to me.The main difference I've seen in reviewers isn't about the quality of the writing. As an English teacher, I can say the author is right--he's no Falkner, but he's no slouch, either. These are well-constructed stories from beginning to end. He creates lovely pictures that make it easy to see the story in your head. The main difference seems to be that those who believe in the innocence of love, peoplewho generally have a hopeful or romantic notion of love, really enjoy this book. Those who are perhaps a bit more jaded or prefer reading stories of tragedy and heartache will not like this book.I will always treasure this story.
The GL-1 attracts a lot of praise, but I regret buying mine. It supposedly has optical stabilization, but I don't see much of an effect. I bought several pieces of overpriced grips and handles to secure a comfortable and steady grip. I was disappointed especially when trying to tape a bald eagle during a nature outing. I wanted a steady image in the worst way, but there was no apparent help from the optical stabilization. Another problem I noted was a mushy resolution in taping an outdoor scene in cloudy conditions. I was taping preparations for a blimp flight, but the footage taken as late as 10AM was muddy and of poor quality. In bright light, the quality was OK. I think my Panasonic camcorder at half the price is just as good as the GL1. I am experiencing a bout of Buyer's Remorse.
I'm not an expert, but I absolutely love these. I'll be buying more gifts. Great price.
This camera is great. It's got really clear images, and I like the macro feature so much. The LCD screen is very cool.. It's big and clear. The only con is that the size of the camera is a little big compare to some other brands like sony. But overall I like it a lot.
I had my choice of the audiovox, eclipse and Pioneer. A friend of mine has this camera on his F-350 and recommended it to me. the picture quality is phenominal in the day and even better at night. You will have some blurry spots in the rain( but what camera would not)I would definately recommend this camera to a friend....
does not work with my ipod touch 2nd gen if you know how to work it comment
From 2000 to 2002, I was top seller in a higher end television and stereo store, much like Tweet Etc. Actually, it was later acquired by Tweeter Etc before going out of business....I became top seller not by pushing products on my customers, but by being honest with them and giving great discounts. I never pushed cables or extended warranties, as these products are very expensive and provider very little ongoing value. Trust is instrument for generating repeat business.These cables are cheap, and the work adequately. I've connected them to my home theater system, which cost more than $7,000.00, and I'm quite pleased with the results. Their construction is on par with typical USB cables you might find a the computer store. Their fit is quite snug, and I own four of them. Since these cables transmit a digital signal, I don't think you need to fret over high cost alternatives.....I highly recommend them!
I bought two of these cards to load video files. After two months, the first card started to give file system errors. Since I was using them on Ubuntu, I fsck'd the file system which took care of the problem for the time. But afterwords, same errors continued to pop up. The second card also did exactly what the first one reported. Bottom line, I believe these cards have a very low reliability score and are subject to "infant mortality", as called in the electronics industry. I will try SanDisk and see if the same happens. See my upcoming review, and be cautioned with this info.
great cable, always the best from belkin. Installed easy and works flawless.I always trust their products.wouldn't buy from anyone else
This turned out not be the best case for my needs, so I purchased something else. However, my Canon Powershot A620 fit in there just fine and so did the batteries.
I bought this specifically to use during tax season to type up the 1099 forms.I used it in the mode where I can preview the line before it actually types it and it was great!I have used some other typewritters in the past and they were horrendous, especially when it doesn't have the preview feature... one typo and you have to start over.This typewritter was easy to use and the preview mode is just great! Saves me time and frustration!
I bought this because Consumer Reports gave it a high rating. I should have read the reviews here first. It won't even connect with our computer using a USB port I use all the time and we've tried 3 cords, 2 of which are verified. The device just says 'connecting' and windows says the device is malfunctioning. I hope we can get our money back since we ordered it through an Amazon affiliate.We've tried some of the settings suggestions posted here to no avail. I would give it a negative star if that was an option.Maybe it's just this one that is a lemon. But this is a real disappointment as it was a gift for my husband and I spent a lot of time researching this purchase. Paint me a sucker.
I am really happy with my ear buds - they work great and are very comfortable. The three sizes of covers would help them fit anyone comfortably I believe. The price was great and as usual Amazon's service was good. I'm no audiophile or anything but I'm very happy with these.
I have a Rio 600... actually it is my 5th Rio 600 since January...but now this one has stopped working as well.When it works, the sound is incredible, but that will only last for about 2-3 weeks. Then the player will stop working. I would not recommend that anyone buy a Rio 600. I am sorry to give it even 1 star, but they don't let you give negative stars.
Took a while to get here since couldn't choose the shipping method. Product seems to work well. It was missing the plastic connector to connect to the motherboard. Had to salvage one from another laptop.
Bought 2 of these for my HP Media Vault after a Western Digital drive failed. They installed easily and run great - no problems so far.
There are only a couple cons I can point out with this toy. First, the flash up close makes everything appear white. Secondly, (and I'm surprised no one mentioned this) my 4 year old son cannot seem to grasp the concept of holding the camera still AFTER he pushes the button. He pushes the button then moves the camera, and then it takes the picture. Pretty big delay there....Other than those two, he really enjoys it, and it seems to really hold a lot of photos. He loves being able to add things to his images like hats, glasses, and backgrounds.
We purchased this machine for our business about 4 months ago and have decided to order two more. The low cost of this machine and optional second paper tray put this machine [amt] lower than anything close to it. We have 2 other older bother laser machines which are still going strong and have been happy with the low opertion cost expected from brother. The addition of the second paper tray's and the larger memory is what pushed us to upgrade to 2 more 4750's. Nice job Brother!
+PerformanceThis digital camera allows FULL control of picture capture - apeture size, speed (1/800th sec!), film speed, a white balance differential, manual zoom, and basically everything you have in an SLR and more. The pictures are excellent on the auto setting for outdoor shots. Indoor shots are more difficult, but can be done well with some steady hands and setting customization. Close up shots are limited to greater than 7-8 inches. However, there is a macro option allowing the range finder to know you are focusing up close. The flash can bleach out images, but I've been using the white balance to correct this easily. From a straight forward image quality and ease of picture taking, I cannot complain.The LCD screen is fabulously clear. The interface does take some time to understand, but is no more difficult than a computer monitor interface. The read/write can lag if you really push it with semi-auto like shooting or using repeated multi shot. The zoom is not bad, but has something to be desired with the tube extension making the proportions not quite a true point-shoot camera or an SLR.+BonusThere are some nifty and useful functions like a 3-spot light meter that gives you the average, a 360 panorama stitching function, 5-shot `autowinder,' and video recording capability. The tactile feel is excellent with a non-slip surface on the hnad-interaction areas.+ConnectivityNo card reader needed with the included USB patch cable. Super simple and a very fast download time. Using XP makes it even easier - don't even need the 3rd party software.+LongevityWith a 128 MB card at 1600x1200 resolution (medium) I can burn through the card 1-2 times with downloads no problem, dependent on the flash and LCD use. This is a lot of shooting on 4 AA NimH - from my past Kodak and Nikon dig cam experience.Peeves include no immediate delete option when you've just taken a bad picture. And you can record audio to a picture, but can't playback on the unit until cpu download. I could continue with the lame 16 MB card included and one-time use batteries, but the overall verdict is that Olympus made a very professional camera for people who want total control but the convenience of semi point-shoot size dimensions. 5 stars for rock-solid performance at a fair price.
If you want to use RF this is a great remote. I am happy with my purchase.Keep in mind that initial programming can be a pain in the rear.What could be better:It would be so much better if this remote could be connected to a PC via USB and programmed on the computer.It would be really nice if there was a sensor which turns the light on when you lift/move/tilt the remote.EDIT: Stay away if you have two Tivo setup. You cannot control two Tivos individually like you can with Tivo's remote. This will control both of them AT THE SAME TIME. So when you hit play both with play. Only way around is to sit down and teach the remote EACH and EVERY keystroke for BOTH Tivos. This is pretty bad. I would return it if I was not past my one month.
The biggest issues with this product are its quirkiness (instability) and its poorly designed UI.The quirkiness manifests itself in the box suddenly finding, half way through a video, that it is now "unable to play this media" (even though it was playing it a moment ago). The show stops, and you are thrown back to the menu screen. Now you have to go back and find where you were (no resume playback functionality). At first this was only happening once or twice to me, now it is consistently happening. It is extremely frustrating.The poorly designed UI means that it's difficult navigating around your media if you have a lot of files. For example, my digital camera video files, which are in my "photos" folder, get mixed up with my TV/film videos all in one massive list. You can group by "folder" but it uses the name of the folder the film is in, so if you have two subfolders called "part 1", all the videos will end up in that bucket, even if the folders up are "Back to the Future" and "The Godfather".All in all: if money is no issue for you, go ahead and buy it. Otherwise, wait for the next generation of these products.UPDATE (November 2007): subsequent firmware upgrades have addressed some of the issues I mentioned above - you can now browse by folders and it will remember where you were if it finds it can't play the video half way through. However, the fact that it is still stopping half way through is bad. I thought it might be due to wireless issues but I switched to wired and it still happens. I also can't play the motion JPEG vids my Casio camera takes. I stick to my view that you should only buy this if money is not an issue for you. Oh, and if you are the type of person that likes beta testing stuff. It's by no means perfect, but it's also not the hunk of junk that some reviewers are making it out to be.Finally, read the forums before (and after) you buy. Google for "EVA8000 Netgear Forum", and check out the beta forum too. (The prod firmware is months behind the latest beta, you'll want to upgrade.) You'll see there is a dedicated user community, and you'll probably do better off posting tech questions in the forum rather than calling up tech suppot and talking to "John" with his American accent that is suspiciously Indian, and who will just tell you to try things that have already occurred to you.
I've had this Sony Vaio since March of 2004 to replace an older laptop and I had absolutely no mechanical problems with it until this week (July 2005) when the hard drive died suddenly and without warning. Luckily I had purchased an extended warranty when I bought it but I won't get my laptop back for 2 to 3 weeks.Hard drives should not die after one year of use.When I brought it in for repair the guy who was helping me said that the hard drive on his Vaio, which was also about a year old, had just died too. the girl in line next to me was also having her Vaio worked on...I guess I'm just saying watch out, it may seem like a really good idea now but these things seem to have their problems right after the manufacturer's warranty has ended.I'm really gentle with my laptop and I've never mistreated it or dropped it or anything like that. I even yell at people when they close the lid too hard.in response to other comments made: The case DOES scratch easily; I had placed it into a laptop bag and something else in the bag had gouged a really deep scratch onto the top.
I installed a surround sound system in my bedroom, I used these speakers and a pair of thier AS8S Eight-inch Full Range In-Wall Speakers. Easy installation and great sound for the money. Well worth the purchase price.
The Power sentry does the job as advertised. It is more bulky than the photographs would suggest. These also have a "plasticky" smell to them, which can't be good for you to breathe in. After a few days, the off-gassing subsides and you have an inert piece of plastic doing its job - distributing power receptacles so that variations in power cords can be addressed adequately.
This remote was easy to set up and even easier to use. The ability to macro tasks, such as "Watch a DVD," or "Listen to a Record" make even your most complicated electronics available to your guests. If you are cooking dinner, you can just tell them to hit "Watch a DVD" without skipping a beat. They get to watch Master & Commander and you don't burn the pudding.The thing I like most about this remote, however, is the ability to customize every button. I like being able to control most (if not all) of the settings for each device with one remote, in any macro, i.e. changing the contrast on the TV, the sub-woofer settings on the A/V, and the Progressive Scan settings on my DVD player all while "Watching a DVD."Ultimately, time will give the final review for this remote. If, indeed, I am able to use it with each new device that I purchase for many years to come, then the small investment I made early on will pay off 100 fold.
Works as advertised. I missed the part about the 9 volt battery and had to go one of those without robbing a smoke detector. I never dreamed I would ever buy one of these again but in my old age I have an old turntable with a magnetic cartidge and no receiver with a preamp circuit built in. Now I can play my Christmas Records again.
I use this printer for my office and it does it all except WiFi scanning (it does WiFi printing tho) but that's not the main feature I use.Fast, compact and silent, this is a great printer!
The only downfall to this is the hard to open door, BUT it is a good thing so that it keeps your Ipod dirt free. I absolutly love it, I built my own house and it would take over a week before I heard the same song twice. Chalk another great invention up to Apple and Bosch! I would recommend this to any music lover.
It Fits my Laptop just fine and really strong but the only bad thing is that the key is hard to remove for me!
I bought this little set just so I could have background noise on my drive to work. Now, I carry it around all the time! My Ipod (nano) sits right on the front, so it's each to "touch". The wire that plugs into the source could be longer (for a desktop) But it works well with my Laptop, and my Ipod (of course). It is battery powered for emergencies, but I bought a power adapter too - Like I said, I carry it everywhere!And the sound it surprisingly full for such a little set.
If you are looking for a pocket size camera that produces excellent quality pictures, SD800IS is the best choice.
Don't let the design deter you...These headphones produce excellent sound with good volume, bass and frequency range. For the reasonable price, I don't think you will be disappointed with the sound quality of these headphones. Also, they can be compactly stored (designed to fold together) and carried within included case.Okay, the bad...They're not the most comfortable "over-the-ear" headphones with a pretty tight feel and a bit difficult to adjust. Also, the metal/plastic headband slide has grabbed my hair a bit without following through with a kiss.When I first started using headphones (over 40 years ago now) Koss was the brand to get. This still seems to be true today. Overall, these are very good sounding headphones for a reasonable price.
I decided on the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D kit mainly because all my dim-light photos (birthday parties, etc) came out blurred and/or with poor color balance and/or were taken with such a delay that I missed the shot. Most of my experience has been with point and shoot digicams. I started with a Nikon 950 (which cost more than this one as a kit) and then switched to a Pentax Optio 555. Both were very good at the time.I haven't been disappointed. The biggest surprise so far has been that with little starting knowledge I've been able to grab some fantastic shots that would have been impossible or extremely unlikely with a lesser camera. Since getting the 5D I've loved using it from day one and had a chance to study and practice with it on a recent trip to Hawaii.One little known advantage of an SLR seems to be that if you take it with you when you go out to dinner, waiters assume it's an event for you like an anniversary, birthday or something so they work harder for you. But I digress.I took this baby into the office to show my coworkers how nice it was and they were blown away. Not only could (or my friend) fire off decent shots VERY quickly, but they were in-focus and didn't have to use the flash. This is in an office building with fluorescent lights. Try that with a compact digicam!
I have actually been using it now for at least a year and could not be happier. I was initially wrong about some of the unit, however, it was a pain to get to work with Vista, but worked right out of the box with MCE 2005. The unit is nice, but this is the worst support for a product ever, Adaptec makes great SCSI cards, but this one was utterly horrible. I would probably in the long run stick with Hauppauge. The other's who wrote above about it not working with digital TV, not sure why they would say it (I did in an earlier review), but apparently this may work with a converter box. Just do not know until the conversion starts, so maybe $60 bucks isn't too bad now.
This is a great product for a low price. After searching the electronics stores near my house and finding hdmi cables in the $30 and over range, I decided to go on amazon. I found this for under $2 and it works great. I use this for my Xbox 360 and have no problems.
Just received the eTrex Venture Cx from Amazon a few days ago. Very satisfied. The device is light and rugged, the holding perfect, and user interface intuitive. The battery life is advertised as 32 hours, and so far the claim seems valid.I intend to use it as a hiking GPS and occasionally an auto navigation GPS. My first GPS, still working, is Garmin iQue 3600. It is a good one but the battery life is only 2-3 hours. And it is too fragile to be abused in the wildness.Here are some comparisons between the two:- Satellite signal: The Etrex Venture picks up satellite signals faster than the iQue 3600. With good conditions it may identify the location in 5-10 seconds. It may take 7-8 seconds to start up before searching for the satellite, though. The 3600 is much slower. Neither uses the SiRF chip and it does show up. In a very cloudy day the Venture spent more than 30 seconds to get the location but that was unusually.- Performance: The Venture has comparable performance with the 3600, which has a 200MHz processor. Performance means showing the map, zooming, and auto rerouting. User interface has instant response.- User interface: The main difference is the use of a joystick as the input. To input the name, for example, you will use the joystick to navigate a on-screen virtual keyboard. It is indeed slower than the 3600, but is acceptable for one reason: You may only need to input the first few letters of the name and the rest letters may show up; e.g. wal for wal-mart.- Programs: Very similar to the GPS part of the 3600 (3600 is a GPS and PDA). Has some extra programs like Sun & Moon, Hunt & Fish, calculator, stop watch, and even some games.- Auto navigation: If you need a GPS daily for auto navigation, Venture is not the right device. It screen is less than an half of the 3600. Equally important, it does not have voice prompt. The 3600 will say, for example, "turn right at 500 yards" or "keep right", and you don't need to look at the GPS. What Venture does is to beep and show a turn sign on the screen. It gives two different beep sounds to distinguish the distance to the turning point. It is acceptable for occasional navigation if you get familiar with its behavior and does not have bad vision.- Mapping: I have Garmin City Select 7 with the iQue 3600 and I can use it on the Venture. There is no extra charge in my case because the map has license for two devices (most Garmin maps do).Overall it is very good product for its purpose.
It works as intended. But be careful when inserting, it is easy to bend the wire. I was able to unbend it, but being more careful would have saved me the trouble.
I have had this printer for about two months and at first I loved it. I did have some problems with horizontal ink lines at the beginning but a few simple head cleanings took care of that problem. I loved how the scanner would Auto-crop the white platen glass edge off of your photos for you without lifting a finger. Since the last printer I had had was an old cheap Epson inkjet three years ago, and the last scanner I bought was even more ancient, I thought I was in printer heaven. However, the scanner suddenly stopped Auto Cropping the photos and now I have to tediously do each one manually inside the bundled photo software, which gets pretty annoying. Irritating, yes, but decided it wasn't such a horrible thing to live with. I suppose that was just the beginning.Here's the real deal breaker for me. I have used it less than ten times in two months to print something, and it is sitting neatly on a stable desk and very sparingly used. Somehow the printer feed stopped working properly, and it jams every single time when it tries to feed in the paper. The printer only feeds the right side of the paper, then it jams inside the printer or says it is out of paper when it isn't. I have used only name brand printer paper and photo paper for this printer. I am extremely irritated with this printer. I originally bought it because of the good reviews, so I am thinking I must have gotten a lemon. By the time I pay the shipping to send it back to Amazon and calculate in the shipping I paid to receive this and then shipping for the new printer, especially with the new postal hike, I may as well buy a new printer and save myself a trip to the post ofice lugging this huge thing around... Since I don't print that often and I am far too irked to go out and schlep out another $150 or so on a new printer, I suppose I am going to go printer-less for the rest of the year. My advice, even if you get a really good deal online, don't buy large items like printers online - that way if it breaks two months in you can take it in to the store and get them to exchange it for you. I really wish I had just spent the extra $30 they wanted for it at the local office supply store, then I would be out $30 instead of $200 - $100 for this printer and $100 for the new one. Maybe if I can figure out how to manual-feed my paper into it, I will be satisfied with it for a while because $100 is a lot of money for me, and I can't afford to purchase a new printer anytime soon.I think I got a lemon, but I strongly recommend that if you decide to buy this one (it does seem to be the highest rated printer in the under $150 range) that you buy it at a walk-in store.
i loved the bag it has alot of room it was great buy and if i had to get another bag i would get the same one!!! it holds everything and it looks really good too. bye this bag if u want to take good care of your portable DVD player.
With the JVC GY-HD100 camera you need a lot of batteries, they only give you about 60 minutes each, but you get a double charger with the camera so you can be charging two while you are shooting, and so I get by with 4 batteries on a typical shot. You can get other batteries but they are really expensive. I would look at how many batteries it will take to do the shoot then look at all your alternatives.
We are pleased with this TV and love the convenience of the DVD Player. The sound from this unit is excellent. A very good value.
don't buy this. microsoft has released this for free now. just google it. the software pretty good for a free product! i use it for all sorts of websites, not just for sharepoint. i love the fact that you can do "split mode" where you can see the code, and the WYSIWYG.
Well, when I first received this product I used it to store my 100+ games. Unfortunately, now it's lopsided. The case stores the CDs very well and even trekking it long distances proves that this case is very durable. Unless you have 400-500 CDs it will most likely lay lopsides. But hey! I'm planning on having that much! So let's hope it will last me that long!
I had ordered a package camera deal that included a bag. It is a Nikon D3100 and the bag was not at all close to being able to fit the camera, lens and other items that came with my deal. This bag it fits great with a bit of room to spare. Not to mention I can easily remove my camera and lens without much effort unlike the original bag I received. I would highly recommend this.
I bought this speaker set for a buddy. I had my doubts, judging from the price, but my wallet prevailed. So far, I am rather blown away by the sound from the small (4'?) speakers. Loud and clear, great highs, non-muddy bass. Really amazed! Now, as to the sub-woofer...it lights, hums, etc, but I am not getting sound out of it. It is hooked up correctly, so far as I can tell, and I am going to assume the lack of sound is related to a setting on his home theater system. If we figure this out, and the sub-woofer proves out fine, I would not hesitate to recommend this if 100 watts per channel is enough for you.
I got this laptop as a graduation gift, and I had it for under a month when it crashed. I took it in to Frys Electronics to have them look at it and try to figure out what was wrong with it, and the hard drive was bad. I emailed and called HP/Compaq many times, and I finally got them to send me a new hard drive. I had to wait almost two weeks for the hard drive to arrive, and when it did, there was no operating system. I then called HP again and they said they "Forgot to put the recovery cd in with the hard drive." So I finally get that and now my laptop is working fine (for now).I will never tell anyone to buy an HP/Compaq product ever. They have absolutely horrible customer service, and it's just completely not worth all the trouble.
The Toshiba worked quite well for the limited time it was operational. I bought it for a cross country flight and an extended hotel stay. The unit worked perfectly until one evening I plugged it in to charge. The next morning I found that it had not charged at all. Come to find out that the AC Adapter was faulty. Now I had no way to charge the unit which ment I could no longer use it. I called Toshiba who told me they would order me a new AC Adapter. That was in August. After reapeated calls to both CSRs and Managers I am still being told it is on back order. Unfortunately I was unable to return it within the 90 days required for most returns because the box and other parts were in storage waiting for us to finish our move. Just Beware.
Works well, readily adaptable to lots of moving around. Recommended for service, quality and satisfaction.
I was very pleased the way the sale was handled. I received it quicker than I expected. The price was the best that I could find from all sources. I would definitely buy from them again and reccomend to everyone.
it's small, quiet, and does exactly what it says on the tin. only negative points are that the USB cable is rather short (but I changed it and solved the problem), and it tends to get rather fingerprinty, but a cloth can deal with that.
I purchased these headsets for my workgroup, they are great! Everyone loves that they are noise cancelling, great price too! Thanks for the quick shipping!
For the cost of this player, the quality couldn't be higher. Though the lack of documentation is frustrating, if you know even a little about computers, you can figure the player out. If you're running Windows XP, this device does not ship with support, and searches on the internet turn up no help...I hope this helps with your purchasing!
i love this mp3 player. it's light, plays great, and i love the little blue circle that is used as the volume or scanner. only thing i don't like is there is no stop button so you can't just stop playing a song, you have to choose another song or turn it off. and when you charge it via the computer your go list goes away. only two things that bother me. otherwise, great. i added a micro sd card for about $20 and now i have a 12gb player thanks to the 8gb card.
These are comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time, and excellent for TV, and movies. Excellent battery life too. I'm an audiophile, I wouldn't recommend these for listening to music, but movies, games, and computer... you bet. They are a little light on the low end frequencies, but most headphones are. The surround effect is simulated... but pretty good. These are open-back, so someone sitting in the same room can hear some noise if you have them cranked up. These deliver a significant volume level without distortion. No distortion or interference in the wireless signal.I liked these so much, I bought two sets. One for the TV, and one for the computer.
I received this cd player for Xmas, i was really excited about it. But when i played mi first cd, when i was listening the 7th song i heard many cracks all the entire song, i thought it was the song but when i skipped to the next track and returned the sound was fixed. I'm using the cd player for 2 months and i had to get used to skip the songs when listening to it. I think this is terrible!!! Any other user that has the same problem?
I bought this card last week for my Mythtv box. It took seconds to install. Once I had ivtv configured, it started working instantly. The only problem I with the card was that the color was off, but I tweaked that with mythtv's color settings. Overall if you want a sweet linux pvr, this card is the way to go.
There are three parts: 1. Case which is designed to fit over the entire camera; 2. Clear plastic part which fits over the view lens on the back of the camera.; 3. A large round rubber piece designed to fit over the lens in the front of the camera.The soft pliable rubber fits snuggly over the Nikon D40 camera, providing a the camera with a protective barrier. A clear plastic piece is designed to fit over the back view lens which provides scratch resistance.I personally don't use piece number 3.It does the job - provides "armor". It was recommended to me by a friend and I recently also recommended it to another friend.I use it on my Nikon D40.
I ordered the unit on June 22 and still has not received it. Today is Sunday June 29th. According to e-mail received from Amazon it was due in Lake Geneva on June 27th. The tracking information informs me that the order was shipped and on its way.??? Totally unacceptable from a company like Amazon. Never ever again.BA
I can't believe that Radio Shack sells the SAME EXACT cord for $38.00! This is a great bargin, even if you do have to pay shipping.
I used this in my dental office to print out before and after shades for teeth whitening. It showes even the slightest change in color. There is no difference between the pictures off this printer and professional developing.
The Magellan 6000T GPS is great! The only negative comment I have is that the design of the mounting bracket that comes with the Magellan blocks part of the speaker on the back so it lowers the maximum volume. I purchased a fully adjustable floor-mount bracket that I really like from a third party vendor so the unit doesn't have to be attached to my dashboard.
I have owned these earphones for over 3 years now. It is VERY important that you get the fit right to get the best sound quality. If you are concerned about having something "in your ears", then these might not be the phones for you. However, once properly fitted, the frequency response is amazingly flat and you will hear details and transients in your music that you have never heard before! If you like over-emphasized bass, then these may not be for you, either. I personally find that the bass is more than adequate, but my primary objective in any music reproduction is flat response, as opposed to lots of bass or midrange. These phones have served me well on all sorts of music from metal to classical - if you enjoy a lot of different types of music, then you will LOVE these - buy them! Great price on amazon, too!
Pros: It has a clip, protects screen and mirrored area of sansa express.Cons: The casing for the larger portion of the sansa express is two pieces and is easily removable. However, once you put the case on the cap, learn to love it b/c you will not be able to remove it ever again. Since you can't take the case off the cap, dust,etc builds up inside and makes it difficult to clean.Called sandisk and they do not offer/sell replacement caps for the sansa express.I would not recommend this product unless you don't mind that it is not removable.
Using it to connect my printer and laptop. Does an excellent job. Good length. Sturdy cord and ends.
I have tried a variety of workflow and editing software packages and this is the I have found unless one moves up to Photoshop. In some respects it is better than Photoshop.
Well it is not that old, but nonetheless it needed some help. It was overheating and the best I could tell from the symptoms it needed new thermal paste. From other internet resources Arctic Silver was a good brand/product. Purchased it, used it and now my old MacBook Pro is like new again.Now when I say used it, I went way deep into the dark depths of the logic board (aka as a motherboard) of the laptop. Wiped off the old crusted compound paste and reapplied this new stuff.Overall I would buy again and recommend this product.
I have experienced nothing but hassles with my Canon 580 since I bought it. I'd hardly used the printer when the indicator said I needed to "check ink." It doesn't *always* say that, but it does again now, and it won't even let me scan a document because I need to "check ink" again -- though no ink is necessary for creating a digital file!! I've also been very disappointed with the quality of photo prints it produces. I wish I'd ignored Consumer Reports and gotten another HP all-in-one...
Works great, cannot beat this price! Could not be more satisfied with this product and the service received. Extremely pleased with this product and value.
I bought it for 1279 with no tax or delivery charge which is about 200 cheaper than costco. Eagle delivery was very good. They called to set up the delivery and called 30 min. before coming. The delivery guy unpacked the box and helped me carry it upstairs. He waited for me to plug it in and turn it on before I signed for it. I expected the guy to just leave it downstairs so I was impressed.I am glad I purchased this TV. I was concerned about SD picture quality because I only have basic analog cable. The review of S3000 series on Cnet was right on. It handles SD feeds pretty well especially 480P from dvds. The TV upscales to native 720P nicely. The QAM tuner works good. It picked up about 70 channels on the initial scan. I believe about half of it was digital but I am not sure. 720P and 1080i shows are nice. Use the wide zoom setting with auto zoom. This seems to work the best without making things too fat.I only had this TV for a few days and so far I love it. I almost bought the 1080P set but those did not handle SD feeds well and 1080P is not necessary for 40 inches. If you have basic cable and watch mostly SD channels or regular dvds, get this TV. If you want a 50 inch or more TV and have HD service, get a 1080P set.I saved about 500 from not buying a 1080P set and buying from Amazon.I think I will use that to buy a PS3 or TivoHD. I am waiting for the DVD format war to be over. Oh and hey Tivo regarding your subscription fees? Bite me!
We've had this lens for over a year. This is a great all purpose lens for any beginner. We're not into all the technical geek stuff but this lens takes good pictures both near & far. We are completely satisfied & recommend this lens to anyone on a budget.
I love my Ipod! I can now take everything I might want to occupy myself in the case I have some lag time between appointments, or easily show off my latest photos of my kids. Fits just right inside my purse, and the calendar function comes in handy, especially for birthdays, and other things that occur regularly throughout the year. Between my cell phone and this baby, I really do have everything I need right at my fingertips.
A little deeper than I needed but thats ok. Easy install just cut and screw down your speakers.Would use them again for sure.
If you just want a great sounding radio without the annoying lights and extraneous buttons found on other shelf and table systems, this is the radio for you. It lives up to its name "Simplicity" with its elegant and simple design. The speakers are small, but the speaker housing is excellent and produces very good sound. The dial allows you to fine-tune the station of your choice.The AUX jack allows you to plug in extra devices (such as a CD or MP3 player). I have a small radio transmitter that I hook up to my computer in another room and tune the Emerson radio the transmitter's station. The point is that even though you are buying just a radio -- you are not at all limited to just radio listening with this Emerson system.NOVEMBER 2007 UPDATE:My enthusiasm for this radio has been tempered. The AM function failed after 1 year of use, which was incredibly disappointing. Additionally, after moving to a new place near an FM station, I found that this radio is susceptible to FM overload and is not selective enough to block out the nearby station. I have since bought a high quality Sangean tabletop radio, and the quality of the audio and reception of that system blows this Emerson away. I use this just as an extra iPod speaker set, not as a radio anymore. This is really just a cheap analog radio housed in semi-decent speakers.
I take my Zune to work each day and view a few Podcasts as time permits. As you know video eats up battery time in a hurry. So I wanted to be able to keep the Zune charged so it would last throughout my 10 hour work day. I was looking for a connector that would connect the Zune directly to the AC outlet. That is what I thought I was buying based on the way things looked. And the add for the connector was not real clear that you still need your regular Zune charging cord to be able to connect the SlimCharger to the Zune. It works but it could have been an all in one connection. Too Bad!
The title says it all the recorder works well, but as a earlier review said it only has a 16mb SD card. The real problem is that for me, and perhaps I am alone, the software didn't work so I couldn't get my files downloaded to my comp. I am not sure if this is b/c XP is not supported or what. Also the manual refers to online help which either doesn't exist or is too hard to find.
I purchased this finderscope to replace the standard F2 Red Dot Finder that came with my new Stellarvue SVR80ED Raptor Telescope. Since I live in an area with a fair amount of light pollution the use of the red dot finder could only get me in the general area of what I was searching for. I can say that with the Orion 9x50 it is way easier to locate objects in the night sky. The optional base that I ordered did not work to mount this to the clamshell of my Stellarvue. I had to order that directly from them in order to mount the Orion.
I highly recommend watching the movie Tron with this subwoofer! The windows were rattling and in a good way. This sub sounds amazing and when found on sale, it is a massive bargain for the sound you get out of it. Hits very low when listening to dubstep music and is passive enough for HGTV. Very happy with this purchase.
The cable I received was exactly the one pictured. It came nicely packaged and sealed in plastic. For some reason I was thinking for $19.95 that this would be a top grade cable with plush connectors at the ends. It wasn't. It was just an ordinary Cat5 cable; nothing special. Aside from that, I am using it and happy to have one in the shorter length.
Needing a slide scanner for an upcoming project, we bought this one in January, in California, and finally installed software, etc. and did hookup in April. Ran through some slides, and seemed okay,until we previewed the slides and found a narrow 'rainbow' line running vertically through each slide, just left of center. After examining every aspect of our undertaking it came down to the scanner, so we called their customer service dept, in New Jersey. The person with whom we were connected knew nothing about the technical aspects of scanners and would only say that we had to send the scanner to New Jersey for diagnostics/repair and we MUST include an orginal copy of the paid sales slip or we would be billed. When asked, we were told it could be 6-8 weeks before we received the scanner back, from the time they received it. So, in the middle of our project we had to box it and send it off - at our expense - to Neverland (New Jersey), and go buy another scanner for our project. Do you think we bought another Konica/Minolta? Not in this lifetime. A product is only as good as its mechanical abilities and the customer service behind it. So far, this company and this product are a miss, in our experience. Pay more and buy from the competition, where you will get a better product and much better customer service, with local repair possibilities.As an aside, we shipped over ten days ago, USP Priority Mail, and have yet to hear from Konica/Minolta. We are not holding our breaths.
Pros!- Nice Design.- Well Constructed.- Fits good myToshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White)- Good price.No problems!
Up until now, mp3-cd players have been lacking one very important thing... good ID3 tag support. What good is a few hundred songs if you can't browse and choose a song title you want? I sure as hell don't want to sit and memorize all of the songs I have on a CD. Aside from this little feature, the sound is of average quality. Nothing to do backflips over, but it is okay. The biggest problem is the CD not playing when the player is turned sideways. I always put my CD player in my pocket on the go, but this player will skip when you do this. That is what is preventing me from buying this, and this is also why I think the price is so low. This is close to an ideal player, but not quite yet. Improvements need to be made on the hardware. Until that happens, I am keeping my money until a player comes out that is worth my money.
This is the worst computer i have ever owned. After a week of use the HD crashed on me, and i constantly get memory dump blue screen of death errors. Upon reboot i receive OS cannot be found. Save your money and the hassle, dont buy a sony! I dont know why i gave up my Thinkpad for this piece of garbage!
This lcd flat screen is the best tv i have ever owned and has the best picture i have ever seen on a non HD-TV.Even though this tv is not a HDTV it is EDTV(Enhanced definition)and has a very vivid,bright and colorful display that makes things on screen come to life in a way that a normal tv just can't do.Right out of the box this tv is already set up on its own stand so you can just put it on a flat surface and it's ready to go,you can also set this tv up on a wall mount if you want.The other nice thing about this is the fact that it can tune in digital tv signals as well as standard broadcasting,the digital tuner is going to be a must in the near future because over the air tv signals are all going to be digital.This tv also has the stuff you would expect to find like a couple of places to plug in your av jacks,a coax cable hook up and two speakers attached to the side of the tv for stereo sound.I love this tv and there is nothing bad i can say about it,it's great.
Ordered the Zing medium belt bag. It was a perfect fit for my Dell Streak 5. Been carrying my phone in my front pocket for years and wished I knew about this bag sooner. With the Otter protective case it is a very snug fit. Without the Otter Box the Dell Streak 5 slips very easy in and out with a little room to spare. The belt bag is very well made with a very strong secure belt loop. I expect to get many good years of use out of it. The "Zing" label name is acroos the front flap on the bag I received. I just took a black permanent marker and colored over the label and that made the "Zing" barely noticeable. Overall, I am very pleased with it.
I got my SAT-HD300 back when it was brand new, and paid $800 for the unit- after the Sony employee discount!It functions well enough as an ATSC and DirecTV reciever- but a glaring omission is 1394 FireWire outputs- making the unit useless if you're considering a DVHS deck. http://169time.com/ will mod the unit to output firewire, but at a huge additional cost.
This is a replacement for the identical one I bought for myself. I gave it away to my 10-yr old grandson for his birdwatching at his home near Leavenworth, WA. I'm so happy to have found another one on sale at Amazon!
Easy menu's, great pictures.I can see the LCD and menu's very easy. But most important Canon stands behind the camera, After having 2 months my camera was dropped on carpet less than 2 feet with the lens open. To my horror lens did not operate! Sent in to Canon repair they replaced lens under waranty, NO charge working great! I will stick with canon from now on.
The ipod is just great. the only think I dont like about it is the incopatibility with wma and some other files. Yes you can convert, but it is anoying, I would rather the Ipod would support any vide/audio format.
I purchased this product last month (with a current map) because I was planning a extended driving trip over the holidays. That didn't pan out but I did have to do a day trip to an unfamiliar location about 90 miles away. The set-up was amazingly simple and the display was easy to view. I was driving with a friend and we were talking the whole time, but the verbal turn-by-turn instructions (and there were quite a few through both urban and rural areas) were great and took us directly to our destination. The device helped me to stay on track and not miss anything. It also helped us locate the type of restaurant we wanted with no problem.The only downside that I've noticed thus far is that in my town, a few of the restaurants that have been around for a few years are not included in this "current" map. That concerns me for when I have to travel to unfamiliar locations. It makes me wonder what else is missing. Otherwise, I am pleased.
This projector lacks many features including A/V mute. It uses a propritary video cable that has broken on my unit twice. Had to order replacement cable from Infocus store at a premium price. Lamp life is really bad. Had two bulbs explode (yes explode and smoke)in the unit. Now I am having trouble getting another replacement lamp. If I want a new lamp I have to send it back to Infocus to get a power supply upgrade. This thing is a hunk of junk - nothing good to say about it. I will never buy an Infocus product again!
I use this mic with Skype to talk to family and to play MMORPG's and love it. I've had it for over a year and it has given me no trouble at all, is sturdy, and picks up our voices from 6 - 8 feet away very well. It does a good job of canceling incoming voices but we do have to turn the game sounds down really low. That's not a big deal because having the environmental sounds up too loud makes it hard to hear what people are saying anyway. We have this mic hooked up to a PC which is part of our home theater, and it stands about 2 feet in front of the speakers and facing away from them towards us. It has some problems with noise if you put it right in the TV/speaker area, like sitting on the TV stand or on top of a speaker but I don't think any mic would work properly there. It's a lot better than some of the cheaper versions I've had, but is still very economical. The mute button is a really nice feature... it's lit up and easy to find when you want a minute of privacy, or if you are listening-only in a conference call and want to make a quick comment.
This appears to be a competent basic level cable. I connected it and it worked perfectly. However, of all the reviewers who experienced a problem with this cable, 75% said it was in-car use, 13% said it was in-home use, and about 13% didn't say where it was used. The extreme temperature range and vibration this cable sees being stored and used in-car must be too punishing for such a basic level cable, causing this unacceptably high failure rate.In-car users would be wise to choose a heavier duty cable. Heavier duty cables cost more, but so does the constant replacement of cheaper cables. Cable manufacturers and distributors should provide more meaningful cable specifications so consumers can judge and compare cable quality and durability; some manufacturers do (Cables to GO), (Cables for Less), but most don't.
The drawbacks are that you have to tune the rf by hand and the batteries aren't rechargable. These amenities would be nice, but it just leads to more stuff that can go wrong. I bought the Sony wireless headphones before these and they would break up whenever I went into the other room and there were certain audio frequencies they couldn't handle. The Sennheiser not only have a better sound quality, but I can leave the house without them breaking up. These can't be beat for the price and are a lot better than more expensive models (Sony, RCA).
I really enjoy the reduction of external noise and the clarity of the sound. No batteries or electronics required! However, now I can clearly hear my breathing and chewing, too. Also, slight movements disturb the cord, producing vibrations which are coupled right to the ears; like a tin can on the end of a string. I prefer these to my iPod headphones, but the drawbacks are worth noting.
This product was exactly as expected, Nikon quality through and through. The box it came in was a scuffed, but the product appeared new and flawless.I bought this for the iTTL features, and while the instructions are a little cryptic, I managed to figure out the setup. (I am shooting on a D80) Ken Rockwell provides instructions that in combination with the Nikon manual allow for setup of the wireless feature with about 10 minutes of fumbling around with the menus:To access the wireless feature you have to hold the zoom button and the down key for 2 seconds, then select the wireless symbol - see the Nikon Manual pgs. 53 and 54 for this part. THEN on page 63 it shows you what the screen should look like once you have set it up. On your camera body (D70,D80), you have to first access the extended controls menu, then in commander mode under the pencil, select TTL. Be sure that the groupings match.All said and done, this is a great flash, but as I have only used my camera flash and the SB-600, take my review with a grain of salt. If you really want to know how one will perform, borrow one from a friend for a week or two.
I have a DSLR and the flexible minstands just get bent. This one is very strong, and it still folds into my bag. It also can hold the camera vertically. I love it!
I was very happy with the product. It arrived in a timely manner and just as advertised. I feel confident to do business with Amazon again.
I having been using these from 2008 and they have never failed me. as far as listing to music or FM(what i use this most of the time) they are really good
The attachments work well with my sharp vaccum, the tubes are made of stainless stell which is more stronger than the original one.
This was easy to install and I connected to it within a few minutes. As long as you follow the instructions and install the software first before connecting the router, you'll have no trouble. Several co-workers have purchased this same item and all have found it easy to set up and use.
I was interested in this item but when I went to the company's web site, the home page contains a memo that they're going out of business and hope someone else will pick it up and manufacture it. They say they were never able to achieve enough stable sales to market it properly.Too bad. It really is a good idea. It looks more flexible than a regular desktop tripod.
These speakers have a couple of minor drawbacks/annoyances, but there is nothing about them that is insurmountable.As others have noted, JBL included a plethora of cables in the box that were simply unnecessary. It is nice that they took the forethought and expense to enable me to take my speakers to Europe and plug in there without making me buy a power converter, but I would have been just as happy without those cables. The key is to, as soon as you open the box, sort out what you will need from what you won't need - this means cables and well as mounting equipment. There are a couple things in there that I will never ever use.The speaker wire is indeed too long. I've had to leave most of it bundled up and placed on top of one speaker. I very much doubt that any significant percentage of buyers is going to be placing their speakers that far apart to need such a vast length of wire.As mentioned in a couple of other reviews, there is the potential to virtually kill your WiFi network while using these speakers. However, this only occurs if you leave the transmitter near your router. I placed my transmitter up on a shelf next to my projector, just around the corner and out of line of sight from my router, and now everything works just fine.I did have an issue initially with the remote - it would not work at all, no matter what I did with the battery, even replacing it. Until I went old school, that is - anyone here remember the Super Nintendo? Blow out the dust from the cartridge, and everything works fine again - the same applies here.To all who are complaining that there are too many wires for these "wireless" speakers, suck it up. Unless you really want to burn through D batteries like campfire logs, you need a power cord, and you will need either wire to connect the two speakers or another power cord for the second speaker. The value in these is that you can set up your speakers in a completely separate room from your audio source without stapling 80 feet of cable to the floor or ceiling, and that to me is worth the cost of these very fine speakers.I must admit that the max volume is not quite as deafening as I'd hoped (or maybe I'm just too deaf already), but then I suppose there is more of a limit on wireless speakers than with their fully-wired counterparts. The sound quality is superb, as can be expected from JBL.I have yet to mount these speakers (that will be this evening's after-dinner project, since I still need some drywalls screws), but having looked at the equipment, it seems straightforward enough.All in all, I do not regret my purchase one bit, and would recommend these speakers to anyone.
This is a nice lens at a reasonable price. Nikkor adds the VR which makes this lens worth is weight.
Do not be fool by marketing and pay 4x more for the same result. Monster Cables are great for all ANALOG signals. You do not need gold connectors for DIGITAL data. A $10 cable will do exactly the same. Do not worry about noise on a 6-foot wire unless you are planning to loop this on a high voltage power wire. Technology is moving away from Monster Cable.
I'm not a big music person; I only have a few cds. However, I simply LOVE my new iPod Nano. I received it from MacMall in less than seven days, and it's simply wonderful! I suggest in buying a case for it, like I did, and put it on as soon as you open the nano box. Features are awesome, and it works great! This is only for not-really-big music listeners, because of it's small song capacity. I have had it for three days, so we will see how things go, and I already have 90 songs on it!
Works perfectly, with a great price!Very good item.
Headset is comfortable but quite loose on the ears so needs to be continually adjusted back into proper position. Volume on headset seems to be a little low but can be adjusted on my PC to overcome. Overall, quite happy with them.
The Xmod Wireless comes in 2 parts, a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter connects very simply to your PC via USB and it functions as a USB soundcard, applying X-Fi sound enhancement to any sound or music that is passed through it. Compressed audio like AAC, WMA and MP3 files are upscaled to 24 bit quality and surround sound effects can be added.You have to experience this to appreciate it. It really does make your music sound better. Sometimes the improvement is more subtle than at other times, but the quality X-Fi provides really shines when you connect the receiver end of the Xmod Wireless to a good set of speakers that you might have in your theater or family room.So, on to part 2 of the package. The wireless receiver. This enables you to control and listen to your music anywhere you place the receiver in your house. Your PC music collection is streamed around the house with top notch quality and fidelity. I have my receiver connected to my theater setup and the sound is fantastic. You can purchase additional receivers if you'd like to play your music in multiple rooms.Cool things about the package overall. The range is great and there is no lag. Plus, it just works. You don't need to have your own network or anything running already. Just turn on the receiver and transmitter and away you go, nothing to fuss with. If you do have a network running, this won't interfere with it at all. I think both units are stylish as well. They fit right in with high end equipment and they are pretty small.You also get a remote for each side and there are inputs so that you can connect an MP3 player. With the remotes, you can skip tracks, pause tracks, turn on and off the X-Fi features, etc.I don't really have any negatives other than the price, but I still think it's worth it. Sonos has products with similar features that cost up to $1000. Xmod Wireless gives you what you need with better audio technology for a lot less. It would also be nice to have a small display on the receiver unit so you can see what you are browsing.Overall, Xmod Wireless is highly recommended. The unique combination of a driverless and simple to use USB soundcard with a high quality streaming device is an excellent way to introduce your PC to your home theater setup or to any room of your house.
These single-DVD cases are ideal for a number of reasons. First and foremost, they are durable, not fragile like the ordinary hard plastic cases. Next, they are much thinner than the conventional commercial DVD cases, yet they accept a user-generated ID card inside the front cover. Admittedly, there is no room for a spine label, but I file my DVDs by program content anyway so I have no trouble finding what I want. The space-saving quality is more important than the spine ID. Next, they are transparent but milky enough so you can see them on a table even when they are empty. I hope Amazon keeps them in stock because I can't find them anywhere else.
It wasn't nearly as expensive as some other *cough*Monster*cough* wires, but is the same thing. Wire's a pretty simple thing - stranded copper in a sheathing. The sheathing on this wire was very nice and thick, and as for the thickness of the wire itself; I needed to use the 14 awg stripper if I didn't want to pinch off some wire strands. Some people will argue that higher strand counts will give you better sound, which is crazy talk. The physics of that just doesn't work, the cross-sectional area is the same and that's what matters.
I got this USB microphone, because I messed around with my computer too much, and I broke the microphone port on my computer. Instead of fixing it, then this microphone was a great alternative, since it installs a sound driver automatically.It looks really plain, but you're probably getting this just for functionality, not for show. It has a button with a light that turns on when the microphone is on, so you have a nice visual cue if people can hear you.The sound quality is really good, too.Pros:+Standard microphone+It works without any trouble+Good sound qualityCons:-Plain looking
This US Robotics model 5461 router is by far the easiest to setup than any of 4 I've done. The 5461 automatically detects ISP settings, has another channel other than channel 6 selected as default, has WPA security selected as default and has universal plug&play disabled, and all one need do is follow installation wizard, enter WPA encryption key when prompted and turn off SSID broadcast. I was up and running in only about 5 minutes! Note WPA security is very secure whereas WEP is not secure, and both SSID broadcast and universal plug&play should be turned off for best wireless security. For more details on wireless security go to www.twit.tv and www.grc.com. Range of this router is as good or better than the excellent AT&T 6850G router I have, and both are much better than a D-Link and Hawking I tried that were such poor range that I returned them for refund. This US Robotics also has removable antenna that allows attatchment of stronger antenna devices to further increase range if needed. The only negative I can think of is US Robotics tech support is only Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 6 PM CT (that's 10 AM to 7 PM ET) and not 24/7 like AT&T and some others, but I'd buy another if needed and highly recommend this US Robotics router to everyone. This product would easily get 5 stars except for limited tech support hours.
Not a bad system, but beware if you are looking to process Dolby 5.1 from a satellite system through this product. The Aux-in only passes analog Dolby Pro-Logic.Dolby Digital sounds great from DVD source, unfortunately the engineering folks decided for whatever reason not to include an input (or two) for 5.1 outboard sources.
I've owned many scanners and this is easily my favorite.It is so small I can carry it everywhere. The headphones from my MP3 work on this scanner so I can listen-in anywhere. Lots of open channels so I can program in frequencices for several locations.My only complaint is the tiny little speaker does not provide enough volume to use it it a vehicle.
relatively easy to set up and excellent range compared to my last router. I rarely have to restart this unit, which I had to quite often with my last router.
This deck was great, when it worked.The iPod functionality only works intermittently, where 95% of the the iPhone will not charge, or display current song info, or support most navigation features. When it does connect with the iPhone correctly, it looked like it would have been great,Also the bluetooth works great, until you power off your car, then you need to re-sync the iphone to the deck, every time you turn your car off.I called pioneer, and they basically blamed everything on apple, and offered no solution of any kind for these issues.It appears that many phones have issue with the bluetooth, so be wary.
I recently purchase this receiver to replace my Dolby 2.0 capable receiver. I bought the D409 because it offered good solid power (100W x 5 channels) and great features (DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital) at a much lower price than the other units that I researched.I had no trouble getting my TV, VCR, two video games systems, CD player and DVD player hooked up and working. Note that I do not connect my video playback through my receiver - this unit does not have S-Video input/outputs, you need to buy the D509 for that.After the initial set up, the sound quality was good. With a lot of tuning and playing, the sound in excellent. When you first hook up your system and begin trying the various sound processing modes, do not get discouraged if they produce too much echo effect, you can reduce the effect directly. You should also correct the delay between your speakers and adjust the channel outputs. Many DVDs such as Fantasia and Xmen have THX sound balancing tests that help you tune your system.The only negatives are the clip type connections for the speakers rather than binding posts and a poorly remote layout. Each remote button has multiple functions and behaves very differently depending on which mode or source you are trying to operate.Overall, a good receiver than needs a little playing to make it a great receiver.
PRO's:This is the 2nd Linksys WUSB54G I have bought as I have found them simple to install (see exception below), reliable and they provide great throughput / speed. I use one on an XP machine and the other on a Vista machine, both worth impeccably. Never dropped my WiFi connection (unlike others I have owned) and speed always seems to stay at 54Mbps even when 100ft and 2 floors away from my WiFi base station.CON's:Not a biggie, but worth a mention... Instructions placed on top of everything else in the box state to insert the CD and install the drivers before doing anything else... further down in the provided literature and manuals is a note stating VISTA users should not use the CD but download drivers from Linksys! - Not the brightest of moves by Linksys/Cisco. Luck enough I actually spotted the latter note prior to installing the CD based driver. Others may not be so lucky.
THIS IS ONE OF TWO THERMOMETERS THAT I BOUGHT. YES MOST OF THE REVIEWS ABOUT DESIGN ARE TRUE, BUT IT IS NOT THAT DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. I HAVE USED IT FOUR TIMES NOW AND IT WORKS GREAT. BUY IT!
I just opened my new Pop 9 and was a bit surprised. It's made of cheap gold plastic- REALLY cheap. The "lens cap" has a tiny plastic handle to pry it off- it's already almost broken off. The film is a little tricky to engage too. However, I just got back my first set of prints, and they're great! Not a blurry shot in the bunch, no matter how close up I took the photo. The view finder is off-kilter, but after one roll you can pretty much see how to adapt. I love it! Fun fun fun. I can't wait to take more shots. There are so many possibilities with this camera!
I have really enjoyed using my Multi-Region DVD player. It works just as advertised. If I had any complaint on this product, it would only be the very minor issue that the lettering on the remote control is very small, so when I am hunting for a special function that I don't often use, I need to look a little more for it. Then again, the problem may be my aging eyes and dim lights in the room. Otherwise it is a great machine.
I just got it today. took me about five minutes to set it up, and wow! The sound is superb! The's very very light, way lighter than ipod and smaller. I was very close to buy an ipod, but I heard the battery is going to die within two years, and I was like, what the heck! then I decided to buy iRiver ifp-190T, but it comes with a golden-ish color...why would I buy a mp3 player that's not stylish and cool? Finally I found this, trust me, you won't regret it. BEST BUY!!
I bought this after I lost a $100 modem/router due to a power surge. I also bought one for our Playstation and TV etc. It is super easy to install--unwrap, plug in wall, plug in electronics. It has worked great through other lightening storms, and I haven't had to replace any more electronics :)
I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile, and the Quality of sound delivered, cannot be beat on a headset this Lightweight. I am currently on my third pair in as many years. However, at about $10.00 a pop and considering the hundreds of hours of yearly usage, they are a bargain! I am at the gym several days a week, and am an avid walker. Yes, one must be careful not to tangle the wires, and eventually something losens, requiring complete replacement, BUT they are so superior to any of the "in the ear BUDS" and other listening devices I have used, it is well worth the annual "investment". I order them three at a time. In fact, they make great GIFTS for members of your "gym" family. They will thank you every day.
Wish I'd read the reviews. This is a PS/2 connection only so now I'm off to try to find a converter as the computer it is for does not have that connection. Hoping it's as good as other Logitech keyboards I've used in the past, but have to wait to test it.
I purchased this camera to replace a [...] digital camera at work. I was so impressed with this camera that I purchased one for myself! The picture quality is incredible. Anyone with any photography knowledge will appreciate the amount of features this camera includes.
If you need this product you really have no alternative. But, this cable is tough and should last for years. We use it hundreds of times a year with no problem.
fits into the top of my antec 900.makes the huge fan look like a giant exhaust pipe.totally awesome.
When I first opened the box I was surprised at how small this sd1000 is, even after reading all about it. This is an upgrade from the sd400 for me which I loved, but was getting old.It's very light as well. I find that the battery lasts through filling up my 1gig card. I do wish there was a battery strength indicator. If there is one that I don't know about, please enlighten me.A cool feature that it has is in the review mode. If you are reviewing a picture and you are holding the camera horizontally the picture will view horizontally. If you turn the camera vertically the picture will rotate itself as well.
If you're looking for a practical sleeve that isn't just black, this is a good choice. A bit thicker than some competition, yet still fits well into any case. There is also protection to keep the zipper from scratching your mac. It would have received the full 5 stars had it been a bit snugger.update: My Macbook flew off the car roof at 60 mph in this case. The case is trashed, the zippers busted and all four corners are torn and worn. The mac only had a hairline crack and some road burn on the corners.
I've been using flash ever since the days of the Vivitar 283. Graduated to the Nikon sb24 and sb20, which were accurate and easy to use, but this one is just as easy, just as accurate and has more features. I researched it fully and borrowed one before buying. Works perfectly on my D90 and I hope to use more of it's features soon.
We absolutely has to have a printer with an Energy Star rating, since we make our office as green as possible. We researched many reviews and found the Pixma looked like the best. We've had it for 2 months or so, and we love it! Highly recommended.
Same item sells for nearly $200 more in big-box stores. Be sure to take the time to download the updated maps. The process takes three hours (DSL) to download files to computer and another two hours to move them to the unit. Screen is vivid and good size. Many features, many languages and accents, and even some surprises. I was very pleased to see the Blue-Tooth capability for placing and receiving hands-free cell phone calls.
As my previous Archos mp3 reader has been stolen, I wanted the same type of reader.The XS200 series is a 20-Gi, multitask, far more compact and easy-to-use than the older model.A must.
I no longer have to limit my running gear purchases to things with pockets
I have just recently purchased this product and it is absolutely one of the best electronic investments I have ever made. It is light weight, easy to use, stylish, convenient, and has wonderful sound quality for a small minidisc player. In my opinion, this product was worth every penny! With this little device, you can record up to 4 CDs onto one minidisc! It also provides you with the Mega Bass system to enrich the sound quality. Plus it has Skip-Free G protection which is nice. The package includes a Digital PC link cable, a rechargable battery, a USB cable, an AC adapter, and a Digital Connecting cable. One of the advantages to having a portable minidisc player instead of an MP3 player, is that you can continue to make more and more MDs without having to worry obout the memory, where as with the MP3 player, you have to worry about how much memoryyou have taken up on the unit. What I like about this device, is that you can also access the radio with the small yet practical remote control and also edit. It also gives you 24 hours of playback with one Sony AA battery! Oh and did I mention that this little thing weighs only 4.2 ounces without the battery? One thing that did dissapoint me however was the fact that the LCD display on the unit as well as the LCD display on the remote control was not backlit. But overall this little life saver is an EXCEPTIONAL piece of equipment and is very reliable I might add. Hope this review was of help to you!
The selection on downloading vids is still in its infancy but being able to put 400 albums up is wild. At this price Apple SHOULD INCLUDE A WALL CHARGER, a totally required option if you actually travel without a computer occasionally.
Bought this instead of the high priced dealer one that cost $100.00. I also purchased the 16GB SD card. I loaded over 1120 albums. It worked flawless in my Mercedes. I have days of music stored now. I am so satisfied!!!!
I bought this router based off the rave reviews, but I must have received a defective router. The connection would drop out almost on a daily basis and I would have to unplug / replug the router just to get the internet working again. I thought it might be the Linksys firmware but I had the same exact problems with Tomato firmware.Needless to say, I returned the router back to Amazon.
Let me begin by saying this is a beautiful TV with wonderful picture.I bought this TV from Best Buy and arranged for it to be delivered. It was finally delivered on a Friday and on Saturday evening (very next day!!) I tried to turn it on, the green power light came on but nothing on the screen. It then powered itself down and the red standby light flashed (5 times) and it shut down. I returned to Best Buy and they setup an exchange (new unit) for the following Tuesday.The television was delivered on the Tuesday and 1 week later same problem!! I am disgusted with this television and will be returning it to Best Buy for a refund!! (second unit was manufactured March 2004, didn't check the first)DisillusionedSonyFan
Simply put this thing really is awesome. It is perfect for tailgating or wherever you want some music with some real volume. Had I written this review just after using it once I WOULD have given it 5 stars. However, after you own it a while you will notice it has a serious shortcoming.If you fail to plug this thing in every couple of months or so you are in for a surprise when you try to use it. Let is sit in the closest for more than about 6 months and it becomes and $180 brick. Apparently if you do not maintain a charge on this thing and it runs to absolute zero, the lead acid battery will NEVER..and I repeat NEVER hold a charge again. Yes this is mentioned in small print deep in the manual but who reads those! They should put a big sticker on it WARNING you of this problem. In my case, we used it exactly once. Put it in the closest for 8 months and tried to use it again and it was DEADER than a door nail, never to hold a charge again.After a great deal of research we learned you can get the battery out and were able to buy a replacement at Radio Smack for $35 but come on...use it once, put it away and it is dead...forever?...what were they thinking.So, IF you buy this do not even think about tossing it in the closest. Keep it charged or you too will be doomed. All in all a great device but has a serious shortcoming that they are not very forthcoming about telling you. Consider yourself warned.
i don't know what everyone's problem with this pocket pc is. i've had it for about a month now and i love it, not only is it a wonderful organizer, voice recorder (at great quality..can even be used to record live songs at a concert), it is a great MP3 player with great output. and to top it all off it even has wireless LAN capability - which i have used and love! not to mention the CF and Secure Digital slots!i love it!
The other reviewers have said pretty much what needs to be said. They are a little bright, meaning there isn't much bass. If you want more bass, crank it up on your player. The highs and midrange are perfect. If I could "define" their sound, I would say that they sound "precise." That is, music comes through super clear -- you will hear everything (e.g., a guitarist shifting his hand along the strings of his guitar). If you have low bitrate mp3's, you will notice the compression noise with the Etymotics because of their clarity (even though you cannot hear the noise in cheaper headphones or speakers). Thus, with the Etymotics, it pays to have higher quality sound files.They isolate sounds very well. After a long day, they are fun to listen to when relaxing because all background noise disappears and you can immerse yourself in your music. This isolation is great for loud environments (e.g., plane trips), but the drawback is that you will not hear background sounds, so be careful using them in environments where you need to be cognizant of ambient sounds. For comparison, I have Sennheiser noise isolation headphones, which sound good, but do not sound as good as the Etymotics and do not isolate sound as well as the Etymotics.The Etymotics are relatively comfortable. Even if you don't plug them into your ears deeply, they "stick" well and don't fall out. I'm not a big earbud person at all (e.g., I cannot wear the standard Sony earbuds because they will not stay in my ears), but the Etymotics are comfortable & do not fall out. If you have a chance, try them out before buying to make sure they are comfortable to you.Bottom line: they sound great, but are a little bright and are a little expensive. I bought mine during a sale for $82 shipped. While this is still expensive, they are a very high quality product. With the Etymotics, you get a quality set of earbuds with precise sound and super isolation. If this is what you are looking for, the Etymotics are about as good as they come.
This is a great product from sandisk it does exactly what it is supposed to do increase speed read and write. The micro SD is by far the fastest that I have tested. The only reason I do not give it five star is because of the capacity they only offer this in 1GB. I am sure 2 and 4 will be soon to follow. If you own a PDA and run programs or want fast access to your file this is the one for you.
I can tell you from personal experience with JVC mini camcorders that purchasing one is an expensive mistake. Even with a protection plan from Circuit City, Best Buy, etc., the units are EXTREMELY fragile (esp. the cassette loading/ejecting apparatus) and the now infamous "E04 Safeguard Mode" (go ahead, Google it) message will eventually appear and that will be the end of recording digital videos with a JVC mini DV camera. Further, JVC support is nonexistent with regard to these error messages and how to correct them.
I like suspense and I like mystery, and this book had both, but the story never really climaxed. There was so much unneeded description and running around. Only until Harriet went to the tower at the end did it get good and then nothing. I was disappointed. I could write my own ending, but them I would just write my own book.
nothing flashy, but its a harddrive... does what it needs to do, easy to use, etc.
I ordered this after the first polarizing filter I ordered was a linear filter (they didn't mention this on the other listing).While it works fine and has provided some good photos, when it came time to remove this filter from the lens more than once I was unable to remove it. The reason for this is the outer adjustment ring is the same diameter as the knurled body. When you try and grip the filter and remove, the adjustment ring spins, but the filter threads will not budge. It required LARGE pliers to grip and remove. Other filters I have used (different brands) have a slightly larger thread diameter ring section, so you can actually grip the filter and remove it.
I have been using both the Sony Fontopia 51s and 71s for a few years now. After recieving one set of these, and comparing the Senns to the Sonys, I immediately ordered 2 more sets. Incredible sound. And the price of $40 is 50% cheaper than the retail price, and $70 is the common selling price. I doubt they'll last at this price. $70 is a fair price for the sound quality. $40 makes this a steal.I have been comparing the offerings of both Etymotic and Shures, and the constant complaint in a variety of reviews has been a lack of bass response. I considered this unacceptable and stuck with my Sonys. Prior to this I looked at the Shure e2c, e3c, Etymotic 6i. Each had some major deficiencies that made me avoid a purchase (constant comfort complaints for the e2cs, and lack of bass for the e3cs and the 6is). Each of these also cost significantly more than the Senns.Enter the Sennheisers. Bass response is just as good as the Sony earphones, but clarity is vastly improved, and the mids and highs are incomparable. Music sounds spectacular. Are the most expensive headphones probably better? Maybe, but a) they will certainly be many times more expensive and b) they may lack the bass response desired.Finally, while I can't speak as to durability, the 2 year warranty is fantastic.In short: I highly recommend these.
I got it and had a sony blue-ray and and sony lcd plus a comcast cable box. The tv kept on being turn off when switching from box to dvd player. To many button to chage settings. Could be simpler. Be aware....poor support
Although the item that I received is labeled 'Belkin F3U133-10' it terminal shape is different from photo.I don't understand it.I will never recommend this item to other.
I have an interesting setup. I am running a Mac and PC through a Belkin KVM switch. I have wanted to go wireless for a long while but was worried about the struggle I was surly to face with this setup.My old Apple keyboard finally gave out and I picked up this combo pack at a major electronic retailer for less then what is offered here. I chose this one because it was the only one with seemed to be designed to work with both platforms. Meaning...the hotbuttons were not "My Documents" or "My Favorites."I plugged the USB receiver into my KVM switch and before I could do a thing my Mac picked up both units and off I went. Same was true when I switched over to the PC. I was totally prepared for a installation struggle and I was done in less then 3 minutes.All this at a third of the price of all the other wireless keyboard mouse combos on the market.
What a great deal and timely delivery. If you can wait a few days, you can save over $30 (Best Buy's lowest HDMI). No problems as of yet. Almost feel Like I stole it!
V-Moda Vibe earbuds. I bought 3 sets of earbuds. My daughter and I really like them, but my husband is having a hard time getting them to stay in his ears. That was one of the major reasons for our purchase in addition to having good sound quality. There are many sizes of covers for the earbuds so we hope that one of them will fix the problem.
I know that Taiyo Yuden manufactures quality professional blank media but these are from from it. There is no proof on the CD hub that identifies them as Taiyo Yuden. Already I have had 2 out of 10 CDs that did'nt record any data during a live church service although the Tascam pro unit we use showed that recording was in process. Buyers beware!
Works great, right out of the box, just about installs itself.
I got this during my freshman year of college and am really glad that I did. It helped keep me organized and was cheap enough that it didn't break the bank. I could also play games before the professor/instructor came to class.Suggestions:I would definitely suggest getting a case for it, so you don't have to worry about the cover flipping open. I would also suggest getting a keyboard for it because you can type your notes out and sync them with your computer when you get home. Get an extra stylus, too. I lost mine a few times (always found it), but that what you will have one when you need it.
I recently installed the CT 12864 into my iBook G4 laptop. I see no change in operation. Does the emperor wear no clothes? Have I installed something fake? My computer recognizes it, and says the GB are increased, but alas, no improvement.
Bought these to enhance my TV watching. Its an awesome addition to my system. I'm thinking of buying a second set for a receiver I own in my shop
I was impressed by the clarity, deep bass and confort. Maybe it's the best over the ear headphones that I've heard until now. Only full size phones sound better.
Pros and Cons...it worked GREAT on our scuba dives to 40 feet but you HAVE to use the little plastic flash diffuser underwater if you don't want the dreaded "black shadow" in the bottom corner of every pic. It came loose for a few pics and that shadow appeared (it attaches with a little cord so it didn't float away). Took a few minutes to find the "underwater" setting on our camera but once we did, the pics were even better. Just look for the fish symbol when you're scrolling thru your cameras settings. Make sure to follow all the instructions (we did) and had no problems. Make sure to use the wrist strap so it doesn't float to the top when you're diving. We did NOT buy the optional weight. We figured it would be much easier to find it at the surface than on the bottom of the ocean (with the weight) if the wrist strap came lose.Only 2 minor cons...1. the cost really is ridiculous! You can buy a decent underwater camera for the same price and then you don't have the 'risk' of a leak ruining your regular camera.2. now our camera makes a slight 'grainy' sound every time we turn it on and the lens comes out and during zoom. It has not affected the picture quality and camera still works fine other than this. We have NO idea why this happens since there's nothing visually wrong with the camera but it occurred after we used the underwater case the first time and is STILL making that sound every time we use it (normal out-of-water use).
I was skeptical about this cable when I first bought it, but for the price I just couldn't pass it up. I was pleasantly surprised. The cable works fantastically w/ out any problems.
Have been using the Minox 10x42 for 6 months now and have been extremely pleased with it. When I looked to purchase a pair of binoculars, I checked out the other top brands - leica, zeiss, nikon and others and while I preferred the leica ba model by a hair, it also cost twice as much.
I use this for editing primarily when on the road with my live video studio. This keypad allows me to just push a numbered button and enter to switch between multiple cameras on the shows when covering conferences for my company. Excellent tool that simplifies my road setup.
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I am not thrilled, I have had several wireless keyboards and mice, hard to mix and match the keyboard with the mouse (trackball) I like, the keyboard is a little flimsy (I have had several keys get knocked off, and they don't go back on all the way).If you leave this in one place with one computer, then it is not bad
Ok, if ur looking for a new set of headphones that will last for a LONG time and have awesome frequency (14hz-24,000hz), u have found the right ones. I bought this model back in the 7th grade and the left ear just blew out yesterday and im now a senior in highschool! These things are awesome! I don't know what that other reviewer was thinking but these headphones are also the lightest and most comfortable ones I have ever worn. I layed down with them at night and went blading with them on the bike path and i forgot that they were even there. And sound quality wise, they have excellent range and have an extra bass feature built in. These were awesome and i would reccomend these to anyone!
First of all, the camera works well, when it works. My QuickCam software won't recognize the camera, even though it works fine in other programs. Logitech knows there is a problem with their software. They have an extensive help page on the subject, but ultimately they can't fix it.Second, if you are looking to set up a webcam, the software only allows the use of SpotLife.com. You cannot setup a webcam anywhere else with their software. Their online support says they removed the feature because it was too difficult to support. You'll need to find and purchase additional third party software.Third, I just found out that they do not offer an 800 number for tech support. You have to use online support, email them, or call them long-distance.Finally, the quality of the image and performance of the camera itself are fine.Hope this helps.
remote works well with car stereo, but needs a means to attach to dash so it is more easily accessible
We purchased this camera two years ago. It initially lived up to the Canon name, taking great pictures and providing ease of use. The 135mm zoom was outstanding. Unfortunately, that was short lived. Soon after ruining several rolls of vacation film with the camera the honeymoon was over. All the pictures were blurred beyond belief. We sent it back for repair (the warranty had just ran out) and $90.00 later, we were taking pictures again. Now, 6 months later, the picture quality is, again, going to hell. Pictures are blurred. Red eye abounds.We are now looking at a new 35mm camera and we will certainly not be buying a Canon.
Outstanding Quality and Performance in any High End Games, Movies, and etc.Win. Index Score's:Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz 7.1Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB 7.1Desktop Graphics for Aero MSI AMD Radeon HD R7770 7.6Gaming Graphics 2815 MB Total available graphics memory 7.6Primary hard disk Hitachi Sata 5.95.9Determined by lowest subscoreOperating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1CPUIntel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz 41 CKentsfield 65nm TechnologyRAM4.00 GB Corsair Vengeance Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 532MHz (7-8-8-20)MotherboardeMachines EL1850 LGA775 Socket (CPU 1) Quad 4 Cores 41 CMonitorHitachi 51" HDTV Monitor 1920x1080GPUMSI AMD Radeon HD R7770 23 CHard Drives466GB Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 ATA Device (SATA) 37 CExternal Mass Storage DeviceWD Passport 500GBOptical DrivesATAPI DVD A DH16ABSH ATA DeviceAudioHitachi HDTV High Definition AudioDefinitely recommend this CPU to anyone in high end gaming(all on Ultra except Shadows I disabled, but can run it if wanted)with a decent GPU(so it will not bottle-neck system performance). Movies, Blurays, and buffers YouTube with extreme quickness. No more seeing that awful Buffering Circle while watching YouTube on HD nor on any HD movies.
I was hoping to get a good deal on headphones that would simply cover my ears to reduce noise, and found these with the active noise canceling. I could not be happier. The anti-sound emitted by these headphones removes almost all superfluous background noise and makes it easier for me to concentrate on what I really want to hear. The sound quality is great, there is no buzzing or other sound when the noise canceling feature is activated, and even when it is off, the sound dampening, just from the ear-covering phones is wonderful. I have dreadlocks, which makes it harder for me to find headphones that fit properly and comfortably over my head, but these had a wide adjustable range that enabled them to fit perfectly.Add the fact that it is a better price than most other active noise canceling headphones, and these things can't be beat! Worth every penny.
This unit does not have the FM radio as is described in the title, even though I told Amazon of this when I returned the units. The Audiovox GMRS762CH is the same as the Audiovox GMRS600SCH but without the FM radio.I have owned both models and they both have had failure rates of 50% (broken transmitters, non functional squelch, out-of-spec frequencies, garbled audio, interoperability problems). The batteries are weak and in cold weather don't last more than a few hours.I'm still incredibly impressed by the size, but it was a waste of money and unfortunately it's too late for me to return them. Save yourself the hassle and find a different product from Motorola or Midland, or go high end with Kenwood or Icom.
I've only had this unit for one week so I cannot provide reliability information. Overall, it seems to be a good player and I had no problems playing DVDs, DVD+/-RW, MP3s, CDRs, VCDs, etc. (I did have problem with Sony CDRW media)The manual mentions three modes available: Normal, Wide, and Zoom (not to be confused with the Zoom mode using the remotewhich leaves an icon on the picture). I need the Zoom mode since some of my VCDs are recorded in widescreen mode. There is a lots of black real estate on screen and don't mind pixelation if I zoomed up.Oddly, my unit only has two modes. I almost accepted that this is just one of those things. I called the company Initial. I was transferred to tech support (surprisingly not located in India :D ). I was told that some of the units have &quot;different software&quot;. I asked if a firmware upgrade is available. Nope.He told me to return unit and get an exchange. This seemed to be bad advice since the replacement could have the same problem.Fortunately for me I live less than 10 miles from their office in La Verne. I can exchange it there in person. I feel sorry for the customers who cannot do this.
Bought one of these units at a wholesale club about a year ago. It's played all of the blu-ray discs I've put in (though I've had to wait a week or so for firmware updates when some new movies have been released), but if I pause playback for more than a minute or so it locks up tight and has to be power cycled to restart play.For non-disc playback, it's inconsistent with its handling of MKV video files. Most of those play, too, but it throws errors on files often enough to be generally unreliable. I've checked the codec information for files that do and don't work, and have never been able to figure out what it's balking at.The worst problem is with network connectivity -- it doesn't work more often than it does. It's connected via a wired connection with static IP. Sometimes it works great, and other times it won't recognize the network at all. Often it starts out fine, then drops the connection. I'm reasonably sure that when it's flaking out it's also causing problems with the router, since other PCs on the home network have problems with their connections when the player is spazzing out. (This is on a network that supports seven PCs and a printer, all of which work fine when the player isn't in the mix. I'm not a network professional, but I have a decent idea of what I'm doing.)I bought this player based on my good experiences with Samsung monitors. Boy, was that a mistake.
I use this to write sequences for my Korg Triton LE 61 keyboard. It is responsive and reads/writes data flawlessly. I plan on buying more.
My wife wanted a small stereo to use in the Kitchen. She had 2 requests - it had to be loud enough to overcome the dishwasher, faucet, microwave and anything else that might be on at the same time. No problem. The stereo gets plenty loud.I hooked up my iPod to it, and sounds good. FM reception is a little lacking compared to the old boom box we had with a telescoping antenna, but acceptable,You can adjust the sound quality, but I just leave it on the standard setting. Bass can be a bit boomy if you choose the setting with amplified bass.In any case, the stereo is an excecllent value. I recommend it.
Worked Perfectly. Just like original equipment and does not get hot like some others I have used in the past
This is a great product, the plexi glass is high quality and certainly does it's job as a graduated ND filter.My only gripe is that I wish it came in a better case with it moving around and not being held firmly in place, it will end up with worn down edges and a scratched up ND filter. There are others out there with better cases, but for the price this does it's job. I ended up just replacing my case with a better one later on.
I owned a Sony Ciber-Shot DSC w-50 for many years until my kids broke it. Then I bought a DSC w-80 thinking it would be an upgrade, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I just HAD to get another DSC W-50 because the picture quality is SO much better!Very satisfied with my new (used!) Sony DSC W-50 :)
I bought this for my work car so I can listen to my ipod when I am driving. I wasn't expecting much...But, it really surprised me!...It actually works quite well. Sure, I have had encountered static when I go into some areas which are transmitting on, or close to my stored frequency, but I can easily change to one of the other stored frequencies. Much better than other ones I have tried...Not a bad item at all...
I recently purchased the Atlantic 400 floorspeakers not expecting much based on the low price. These speakers are a great value. However I could only muster up four stars for two reasons. Reason one; I expected more bass from them than they can provide. Reason two; the removable grills aren't very well engineered, they are difficult to remove and are very flimsy,feels almost like they're going to break when trying to take them off. But all in all I challange you to find a better speaker for your money. I have owned several speakers over the last ten years, constantly looking for something better. I think these speakers will satisfy my taste for quality sound for years to come. I have added a JBL 250-watt 12inch powered sub to fulfill my need for bass. Don't misunderstand, these speakers provide tight accurate bass, but I like to &quot;feel&quot; my music a little bit more. Get yourself a pair, You'll be glad you did for the price! Remember we're talking about WARFEDALE speakers,GOOD STUFF!!
Excellent buy for this great USB Flash Drive. Item was shipped promptly. I would definately consider buying from again.
[....] for me, the eXpanium is original.... sheek...... and is the envy of mp3 players currently on the market. Even with the new Rios and their compact size, id tags, backlite, etc... nothing beats an 8cm cd. No need for memory, storage problems,or lost files and its quick and easy to use. No hassle with the mini cds by Sony which are not pc friendly.For those of you looking for a unique gift.... the eXpanium is better than a portable cd player, pda, or electronic organizer. For the price [...], you will have a gift that will delight people from all walks of life. A must to have for those who wish to have hard copies of their favorite tunes without the bulky equipment and accessories to carry. And last....... its downright fun!
I like everything about this webcam except for the following:1. awkward stand doesn't really hold the camera on a monitor/flat panel2. software for room monitoring is trial version only3. the cable really gets in the way and could be a little longer4. there is an on/power light on the camera which heats up slightlyThe good about this camera is its video output quality, wide angle lens and one-touch image capture feature, plus built in micIt gets 4 out of 5 stars and I'm sure the price has come down since I purchased this in 2006.
It provides an incredible amount of space. Great design, rolls well, handle comes up and down easily, very sturdy. It is a little deeper than other rolling suitcases, but it still travels well. Great for putting some clothes and law books for traveling over the weekend. I love the top small pocket for easy access to tissues, I.D., etc.
I have owned this product now for about a year and would say that it works pretty good. The charge time is fast and so I don't have to wait long when a set of batteries dies on me.I have heard that the faster the system charges the more wear and tear it puts on the batteries but I can generally say that my batteries have been working just fine.The only problem I have is where I place all my rechargeables. But for example I have them in my shaver which sees occasional use (once to twice a week) and I haven't replaced the batteries in it for over two months.Not to mention in my camera they work really well so I don't see the downside really but I give it a four star rating overall because of the light indication and the AAA charge. It might have been better to have individual ones for each battery and then a glow of red, yellow, green but like I said I haven't had too much difficulty with the batteries I use which are the 2650mAh that I bought off of amazon. As for the AAA batteries I use my mouse takes 2 of these and lasts for about a week of moderate usage and maybe 4 days of some really heavy (and I mean heavy 12 hours a day for the 4 days) usage but that still isn't bad thus the 4 stars.So if you are looking for something quick and easy this will be the way to go.
When I got this adapter it took me 3 hours to track down a driver that wouldn't just stop working in windows 7 from Atheros. The Belkin drivers just don't work. I used it for about it year and it would cause panics/stop errors all the time.Recently I checked the Belkin website and found a driver update for window 7 and guess what it doesn't work. I just chucked it in the trash at that point I wasn't going to deal with it any longer.Do not buy this.
Delivery 5/5: Came earlier than expected.Price 5/5: At least 30 bucks cheaper than the crucial ones.Build Quality 5/5: Amazing build quality. Improved the computer's speed by 10 times. Just make sure that you have the right motherboard for this ram stick.
The receiver portion of the unit I purchased in January '03 has failed twice. JBL customer service is terrible. The system is buggy, prone to shutting down/resetting and overly complex. It no longer appears on JBL's website which I take to mean it is discoutinued.
As most of you have probably done periodically coming to amazon and checking the reviews for this player you might have noticed the steady increase of reviews[very positive reviews] each week. I was also curious as well and ever since this piece has hit the market I've continued to read those new positive reviews and statements which have finally convinced me to purchase a player and leave a review myself.I am a professional custom audio/video installer in a city with a very competitive market for high dollar high end equipment and have simply been blown away with this piece. Installing and being around $10,000 plasmas, audio/projectors/screen setups neighboring in the range of $40,000-$300,000 has given me a fair standpoint of reference I'm confident enough to say. The bottom line is this player outputs the highest quality video I've seen and it's not insanely expensive either compared to other would be high end players that aren't even as advanced. All of you home theater buffs out there considering buying a "high qaulity" standard DVD player with upconverting capability stop in your tracks and save your money for crying out loud. Regular DVD players cannot begin to compare even if they do have great upconverting ability. This isn't your father's DVD player. This is a whole new technology and a whole new format.Yes I know this player doesnt have a name that starts with a D or it's not a boutique-esque brand with years of history or it might ,and I certainly hope not,cost as much as a set of cables you own; don't furrow your brows any further and rest soundly in knowing this player will make your monitor/screen look it's very best. If you think your Sat/cable HD receiver makes your set look great get ready for a whole other ballpark. I laugh at HD broadcasts now.Whats this I hear? The loading time is long? Really! you can't spare 1.5 minutes to be bathed in glorious resolutions like many people have never seen before? Fine! Be that absurd then and let everyone else enjoy what is the finest in video reproduction.The remote is horrible? Yeah, and, so what? With a picture like this I'll gladly shrug off a tiny tradeoff such as a crumby remote and still be happy without a universal remote to replace this one. Yeah it's big and bulky and will be smaller as they refine their manufacturing procedures ,but so what. When you see your set look the best it's ever looked you'll be in utter awe and will have the satisfaction knowing you are watching movies as they were intended to be watched.As far is blu-ray is concerned and the rage over 1080p I really don't get it. It's twice the price and I don't see twice the qaulity by any means and I certainly don't see as many titles available. I looked at the blu ray demo and then walked away to look at the HD-DVD demo as many as 6 different times back and forth really watching for what I regarded as the best picture and blu-ray couldn't convince me to spend $1,000. Will blu ray make your larger than 50 inch monitor look better than HD-DVD with it's so called 1080p resolution? I can't say with certainty yet as I've yet to see both formats on anything bigger than 50 inches. I do know however that if you go HD-DVD with anything 50 inches or less you will be immensely satisfied. Additionally from what other reviewers have claimed that have purchased both formats HD-dvd simply delivers the goods better at half the price....
I'm not one to whine about electronics I buy. I hate reviews where people complain about things like "My keyboard doesn't turn into Voltron and feed my dog..."The MX5000 has some cool stuff, like the LCD and the touch-pad "sliders" that control volume and media control (see left side).Everything is poorly implemented on the keyboard and the main source is the software. I mean, the keyboard works fine, the range is good (i've made it almost 100 feet away). But, the software implementation is terrible.1) LCD display is cool, but you can't control anything. While playing media it displays a "progress bar" that updates maybe once every 20 seconds rendering it useless to actually look at and say "...5 seconds left in this track."2)The media touch controls are freaky... The volume slider only allows you to slide > or &lt; 20% of your current volume (software issue).3)There are these "smart keys" which can be set to launch software, but can only be set like a car radio preset; you can not set them in the "SetPoint" software; which makes these smart keys very stupid keys.Mouse:1) Uncomfortable.2) Useless features that Logitech thought was great like the "speed scrolling buttons" above and below the scroll wheel.3) Useless program switcher button that you can only use logitechs own program switching software with (i tried to figure out a way to have it bring up the alt+tab (hold tab) then allow you to switch between programs using microsofts "coolswitch" with no luck... I shouldn't be spending my time programming to fix problems with drivers anyway).4) MAJOR Firefox issue: Middle click button needs to be set to "AutoScroll" in order to have normal functionality of the middle scroll wheel button in firefox. The issue is that not only is my index finger getting a workout by pressing the overly tight wheel button, but for some reason !!! when you close a tab, no matter how many tabs you've got open, the driver switches you back to the first tab!!! don't even ask me how this happens, but i've done massive testing and it appears to be connected directly to the logitech drivers.ANyway... I came from the Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite, and this keyboard.mouse makes me hate Logitech and makes me hate using my computer. So I strongly suggest you do what I'm gonna do, go spend the extra money on Microsoft's Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth. Trust me... you will not be unhappy.P.S.SetPoint always has 4-6 processes running, of which the mouse driver can take up to 40% of CPU when you move it around too much (P4 3.4Ghz HT...). I even tried to stop several processes from running, and the mouse/keyboard function, but you just can't use any of the special keys (even the thumb buttons on the mouse).Microsoft is king.
I purchased this item hoping I could use it to get my DirecTivo talking with the mother-ship again after I moved to a new house that had no phone jacks near the TV area. I followed the simple instructions to set it up and was able to get a dial tone (with little to no static), but the DirecTV Tivo failed to connect every time it dialed in. A quick call to the DirecTV support people revealed that this unit is not compatible with their service. In fact, only 3 wireless phone jack replicators are. One of them is the Belkin F8V1027, also available from Amazon (ASIN: B0000CG4GF -- Amazon used to have a way to recommend items instead of this one, but I can't find it now, so plug the ASIN into Amazon's search and you should get the item).I'd recommend that you buy the Belkin version even if you're not using it for DirecTV. The Belkin version is less expensive and provides superior functionality. Specifically, it's Caller ID compatible, whereas the GE version is not (the GE works with Caller ID phones, but does not display the incoming numbers). So, save some bucks, and get a better product: buy the Belkin.
My old iPod mini had gotten to the point where it would only work for an hour or two with a full charge, so I decided to try replacing the battery with this kit, since there's nothing to lose. Yes, I could buy a new iPod, but I feel the old iPod mini is pretty great, and they don't make them like they used to.Anyway, this kit is pretty great easy to use and includes full instructions on replacing the battery (and if, for some reason, you don't like the instructions they include, there is an instructional video online: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11293_7-6378822-1.html?tag=bnav). Installation was pretty easy...the casing did get a little scratched up in the process, but nothing serious. And the battery works really, really well, I'd say at least as well as the original one installed. And plus, it's really cheap, about $14 including shipping...I'd definitely recommend this IF you're sure your iPods problem is with its battery.
I have two of these in tandem. Works great over 3 floors to 2 TVs. Only running 1024 res but does handle much higher resolutions. Video looks good too.
I purchased this D-Link ADSL Router for 2 reasons. First, my 6-year-old Siemens SpeedStreem 4100 had developed a nasty habit of freezing under heavy video load (2 teenagers addicted to YouTube). Second, my structured media panel had both the Siemens modem and a D-Link router, and I wanted to replace the two boxes with just one and open up more space.Plus side: Fast, rock-solid, many ATM and ADSL performance statistics (great for arguing with AT&T; when they want to blame their problems on your in-home wiring or equipment you didn't buy from them), secure out of box (full Shields-Up stealthmode without additional configuration), compact size. Heat has not been a problem--even in the closed structured media panel.Down side: Auto configuration didn't work for me (AT&T;), and QoS seemed to bog down with >4 active users (again at least 2 streaming video), so I disabled it. Surprisingly, there is no D-Link FAQ for manually configuring an AT&T; connection even though I and other users report that the auto-configure fails with AT&T; DSL service. The trick for me (San Francisco Bay Area @sbcglobal.com) was to:1) Use the Wizard to manually accept all WAN / LAN defaults AND set the following:-- VPI ==> 0-- VCI ==> 35-- Protocol ==> PPPoE2) Make sure you enter your user id / password correctly :-)3) The D-Link setup instructions, like most other similar products from other companies) walk you through using a Static IP address on the PC to initially configure the modem/router via web browser admin tool (which is great). However, the D-Link instructions fail to mention that once you've initially configured the modem, you need to return the PC to Dynamic (DHCP) IP management before you can use the router to connect to the Internet. Of course, you could also set the Gateway IP address on your Static IP configuration, but it's probably easier to just get back to dynamically assigned addresses as soon as possible.All in all, it took me less than 5 minutes using the above technique and information to get both the modem and router up and running.
i bought this keyboard because i want to use a keyboard/mouse combo. it has the following problems:1. the keys are not as light and responsive as the other keyboards i've used, you have to type moderately hard to get the key in. the "y" key in my keyboard is especially bad, i have to press it harder to make sure it shows up.2. the touch pad is responsive most of the time, after installing the driver from its website, the scrolling area works - except that the rim of the touch pad is too high and bulky, therefore it's hard to get to the h-scroll area, this is different from the laptop i have.3. it has a big square "power" button at the top-right corner, i touches it (after saving my work), and it actually shutdown teh machine! of course, push the "power" button again doesn't bring the machine backup, so this should really be called "power-off" button. who needs such a button? i worry that my daughter would press this from time to time and destry all the unsaved work i'm doing.4. the button of the tab pad is on its left side, the top one is "righ click" and the bottom one is "left", which takes me a while to get used to.5. the keyboard split the space bar into 2, it would be great if i can somehow program the right space bar to act as an "enter" key. is it possible?6. overall the look and finish of the keyboard is not as fine as i would expect from a 60$ product.p.s. i also tried the tutorial comes with the download, nice, but it doesn't cover the H-scroll or V-scroll. right now i still can't figure out how to make the H-scroll working. (scroll the document left to right).
We just had this TV delivered 4 days ago. The picture is spectacular - even better than it appears in any store setting. Easy to hook up to our cable box with component cables - when our HDMI cable (the $15+ ordered from Amazon, too) arrived, it took less than a minute to change out the component cables - the sound seems to be even better with the HDMI cable, saw no difference in the picture. White Glove delivery by Eagle was super - came earlier than expected. And the bonus of a 30 day price guarantee was icing on the cake - today we were able to take advantage of the price drop. So....just a very good experience in all.
Worked well, easy to install. If against the wall centering is important, The location of the wall mount has to be offset and I did not see that in the instructions.
The GPS 76 is the perfect portable GPS unit for connecting to a PocketPC based PDA or a laptop. I have tested it on an iPAQ 3835 with Pocket Streets 2002 and it works like a champ. I have also tested it with a friend's PDA using Anywhere Map (a moving map/EFIS type program for flying) and it worked great. If you are in an area that can get WAAS reception, the accuracy is even better. If you are looking for a great GPS that can be used stand-alone or attached to a PDA, this is it.
I can't say enough great things about this book, these characters or this author.The story had me hooked right from the start. The characters are genuine and I cared about them from the beginning. I love Mr. Martin's descriptive writing style. I also appreciate the fact that he donates a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer research. By buying this book not only will you get a great story you will also be supporting a worthy charity.
Arrived before expected, In one day and half to be exact. Item as described.I just bought this earphones as secondary and I never trusted Coby but they looks nice and sound Good for soft music, voice podcast, online videos, etc.Pros:* Cheap* fit nice on the iTouch with dock cable connectedCons:* No Bass* Definitively not for Hard music* It's Coby (personal)
The transmitter works well the vast majority of the time...sometimes there is static, depending on where my iPod's located in relation to the transmitter. I wish I'd bought one that was also battery opperated, so I could use it in the house. And I wish I'd bought a transmitter with an iPod holder. Something to think about!
Worked great.Not sure what the other reviewer meant? It is a USB KVM switch. If it worked with wireless mice and keyboard, it is an additional benefit. It probably wasn't designed to work with wireless mice and keyboard...In any event, it worked just the way it is presented. It also looks great...
This backpack is nice looking and appears very durable. It rolls fine even when weighted down to the max. I was looking for a very large, rolling backpack when I purchased it. Unfortunately, it's still not large enough for all of my nursing school books. Many of the other students are using small rolling duffle bags or suitcases. Walking into my class of about 60 students is like boarding an airplane.I think I'll be passing this nice rolling Jansport on to my daughter.
Great player. But, very slow. Slow to turn on. Slow to turn off. Slow to play.
I am normally good about researching items before I purchase. In this case, I bought my RCA dvd/vcr combo from Walmart without doing any research. Shame on me!!! The reviews of this player are dead on. One day the player froze without warning-- I can't access any menus or even eject the tape and dvd that are in it. The customer service numbers I have for this product are not working. If I can get my videos out of it, I am returning it or trashing it ASAP. Please leave a comment if anyone knows how I can get them out. What a waste of over $200!
Let me start out by qualifying myself.....I've been a photographer for over 30 years....I did it professionally for over 15 of those years.....I've gone through too many cameras and bags to count.....This bag is great and holds my Canon 50D, 580 EXII flash, 4 lenses, 7 batteries and countless other accessories just fine......is it the "best bag in the world"? Maybe not, but for $39.95(Just the bag).....it is just fine.....I'm getting sick of reviews that are looking as if the writer has a clue of what else is out there....trust me I know.....if you'd like spend $150.00+ for a bag..... maybe you'll be happier, but I buy things for what they can do....not for what they can't, and this bag is just fine!!!!
I spent 3 hours on a Sunday morning looking for this item. I use to have one back in california and I really wanted to replace it with another one. I was very happy when I came across it and saw that this merchant had it available on amazon. But let me express how DISAPPOINTED I was when I went to buy it that I NEVER recieved my order. I tried many times to contact this seller to find out when I was going to recieve my stereo. I don't know what the issue is or was with him and why he didnt get back with me. Was it just because he forgot that he had this item to sell or maybe he didnt have a way to find out that it had been purchased? Whatever the reason I'd like to say that it is very POOR customer service and not professional to just leave someone hanging like that. If you should happen to come across this seller who may have an item DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY WITH HIM. You will just have to go through the same headache that I did and contact this or that person to stop payment on a item that was never recieved. Thank god I can purchase things directly from Amazon because people like you make people like me question the other vendors on this site. If it wasn't for that I would never ever shop on here AGAIN!!
NEAT, COMPACT, WELL MADE AND COST EFFECTIVE. ONLY SPECIFICATION LACKING IS INABILITY OF PLATEN TO FLOAT, ALOWING OVERSIZE OBJECTS TO BE SCANNED. ALSO SOFTWARE IS WELL DONE.
I ordered this particular model by mistake, confusing it with the product I intended to get. The only difference is in one tip. I have used Zip-Linq retractable cables in the past and am pleased with them, but the products branded under the Tripp-Lite name offered a somewhat longer cable which would be handy on many occasions.It is possible that most of the retractable cables seen under various names come from only a few Asian manufacturers. Certainly the Tripp-Lite product and a Zip-Linq cable share several physical similarities.However, the Tripp-Lite branded product seems to be of better quality. The cable is longer and appears to be slightly thicker than the one found on the Zip-Linq. The roller and locking mechanisms on the Tripp-Lite seem to be more positive.Overall, products of this nature are ultimately disposable. They are not built for long-term use. But you do want them to last a reasonable time and be durable enough to use. The Tripp-Lite product meets these criteria.Jerry
I am very happy with this product. It works great and i received it very quickly. I am glad to have made this purchase. :) Thanks.
Hard to beat the price for two batteries. The shipping was fast as well.
Very good product. Was a good buy, not just for the money but also for the quality. Worth every cent. This message says it all I don't know why they want 20 more words.
I bought this mother board (MOBO) in August 2007, the item arrived very fast (a good point for the seller). I dont have much experience with retail MOBOs but as soon as I got the box I noted that the board is just put inside it, there is nothing to prevent that it suffer if the box received a hit. It is just inside a plastig bag with the accesories apart. With all this, I was afraid that it won't work. When I assembled the pc it started just fine and I felt fine, but the next day it died, I press the star button and nothing happened. I verified the processor, the hard drive, etc., in another MOBO and everything was fine. It was the MOBO that died. Next time I will buy a ASUS.PS: I live in Venezuela, that's why I can't return the product.Sorry the horrible english B-(
i saw this tout it make a good dvd rack n for cheap. the wood when esembling was cracked n broken it could not be put together by the screws so i glued the whole thing. its wobly it shuffles n dosent hold even close to 128 dvds u get 4 dvd shelves of space. i guess this rack is for cds cause it comes with 6 shelves. n you might as well buy ur own shelv pegs cause the screws n pegs are alll over the box n mine must have fell out. all n alll cheap!!!!!!! poor woood quality n poor shipping quality. too bad cause it has a nice look n collor.
Had this product for a couple months and it worked fine, upgraded from the 4gb version when I needed more space. The old one was a year old and already it was malfunctioning, the slider got jammed constantly and you could hear something rattling around inside of it. This new flash drive I got died on me today, it became unreadable to all of my computers and I tried different ports as well. It contained about 8gb of work, I left it plugged into my computer and it was fine until I checked it today, now my essay and game files are gone forever. Thanks a lot Verbatim, Won't be going near your products anytime soon!
We own several pairs of larger binoculars. We are very pleased with these small light weight ones. They are very clear and sharp. Great for bird watching.
I was one of those people who think x-230 has too much bass. The excessive bass was annoying, but not anymore. I used a sponge-like packaging material to stuff the resonant tube on the woofer up. Doing so effectively seals the open end of the tube and weakens the effect of the Helmholtz frequency, thus reduces the amount of the bass.With this tweak the speaker is really unbeatable for the price you pay and I would rate it 5 stars as a result.
I have an HP Designjet 650C plotter, I don't know if any other models take this cartridge, but I ran out of black making a pretty large printout. I bought this cartridge and I'm back to printing out large format maps. The product does exactly what its supposed to.
I thought this would be an awesome laptop, but after starting to use it, I discovered that the right shift key is the same size as other keys, with the result that I would too frequently hit the up arrow key next to it.The shift key design was critical enough for me to take it back to the store.I ended up with the Apple 12&quot; Powerbook, which is the best laptop I've ever used.
For the money this is a great little unit. Absolutely no problems with it.Super fast shipping too! But; they probably were forced to put VISTA on it by Microsoft. VISTA won't recognize my printer (and I can't get drivers), my 1 1/2 year old genealogy program won't work (have to get a new version), my Office Suite won't work (have to get the new version), the Norton anti-virus I put on my XP professional system -- forget it--,AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST the spell check in the e-mail program with VISTA doesn't recognize the English language. No excuse for all of this with Microsoft's ability. Obviously making $$$$$ off of new programs. I'm using the Compaq for the net but am reverting back to my system with XP for the real workhorse.
Getting the modem setup and connected is easy. Holding your PocketPC 1 foot in front of the modem is a big pain. If you move away from the modem you will surely get disconnected.
When I opened the shipping box, the first thing I saw was a really dusty, scratched up container with the retractable number pad in it. Very poor presentation for a buying customer to see. I used it once, and everything was fine. plugged it in a couple hours later to finish homework, and the middle row of buttons were not working.
Nice price. You get what you pay for. The edges don't all tear perfect, but it's a fine product. I'm satisfied and would buy this again.
I keep thinking buying Microsoft points through a third party will be easy, but it never is. I am pretty sure Bill Gates personally pays third parties like amazon to make buying points with them miserable. I challenge third parties to make buying cheaper points slightly easier than removing teeth without anesthesia. People might buy them and you might make a profit. Until then I will never try to do this through amazon again. i hate you microsoft and your stupid awesome video games that have ruined my life. the end.
The film was already outdated when I got it, will not order from this vendor again.
It does not work consistently on my ACER ONE computer. Most of the time it does not transmit sound. Hangs up and or spases out in the middle of the call if I have a land line connected when using Skype. Pretty much been a hassle and unusable 4 out of 5 calls.
I ordered 8 GB's of this DDR2 RAM for a 64bit multimedia PC I was building solely for home entertainment. I have always been either a Corsair Fanboy or an OCZ Fanboy so when I saw this economy ram of Corsair brand for the price Amazon was running it for it made it a no brainer. Timings are tight on the system I installed into and of course Corsair always has no hassle if problems pop up. I have used alot of different RAM manufacturers over the years and I have received a bad stick of RAM from most. Dead sticks do happen unfortunately from time to time, however Corsair has always been fast, polite and accurate any time I've had to send back a dead stick in the past. They are one of the only companies I would ever think about buying an economy stick of ram from.
Bought one of these for my 04 Sebring GTC. Worked so well got another for my wife's 03 Town & Country. On her car the display shows what song is playing. Doesn't charge my 5th gen nano, no big deal for me. I ran the ipod cable into the center console so everything is hidden. Sound is excellent.
Love these cables, wish they had more color selections (Cables to Go) but they are great Cat6 cables, good shielding because I run them in a lab with LOADS of other cables over and under them and no issues. Get great xfer speeds on my gigabit lan with them. Recommend them.
This cable was an excellent buy and we got it really quickly (two days I think). We bought it to hook my son's X-box 360 up to our cable router, rather than spend $100 on the wireless device. It works fine and found that I don't need to spend $40 on a cable in a store. I will never buy cables in a store again.
I bought a PowerBook 12&quot; 867MHz about nine months ago, had a brief fling with a Dell that my work issued me, and went back to the Mac. Then, in a fit of insanity, I clicked &quot;buy&quot; and now I am a very happy owner of the 17&quot; 1.5GHz.Positives:- The screen is just massive, and you don't need to be a graphic artist or movie producer to use it; it works great for Excel, side-by-side document editing, or just keeping iChat and Sticky Notes in view while surfing the web- It's pretty fast; I'm finally happy with the performance of Virtual PC 6.0 running Windows 2000 and Outlook XP; as a matter of fact I've duplicated my Windows work laptop in VPC and no longer have to carry two machines around- Movies are incredible on the big screen, and the speakers have great stereo separation (to the point that sometimes working late at night, I think I hear someone in the room, and it turns out to be part of the song)- It's quite thin, even compared to the 12&quot;, which is good on my wrists when typingNegatives:- Trying to get around the massive screen with the touchpad is a chore; get an external mouse ASAP- Sitting in bed working on e-mail can be a bit difficult, because if you end up slanting the PowerBook upwards, the cover wants to close- Even though this is one of the smallest 17&quot; laptops out there, you just can't get away from the fact that it's a big monster of a machine when you spread out on a desk, airplane tray table, or other area
For the money you just simply will not beat the performance of the Kodak DC280. I have had mine for a couple of months now, and it has literaly replaced my regular 35 mm camera. I love the convience of taking pictures then making any edits i need from my computer. The software is easy to install, and only has about a one hour learning curve to master. Very good and fast usb connection. With a fully charged set of NI-MH, AA batteries it gets fantastic long life. And the 2.0 Megapixel image is nothing less than photo film perfect, must be seen to belive. I also like the smart card memory media included, I have upgraded the 8 mb, to a 24 mb card, and on the 24 mb, I can snap over 100 photos in the best quality mode on the lower size setting, and 34 of the highest quality photos in the huge mega resolution setting. Another great feature is that this camera is very easy to use compared to the other brands I have tried. I did not even have to read the instructions, (though I would read them if I were a beginer). Try the Kodak DC280 out if your in the market for a fantastic digital camera!
This sensor will not work with a flourescent light. I didn't see that information in the description although it may be there somewhere. It will work only with an incadescent light bulb. It will not even register with my little AC test lamp that has a neon (presumed) bulb in it to tell whether there is 120v or 220v present. Hope they come out with one (240 range) that will work with flourescent soon.
This product performs as advertised.I had the logitech equivilent and it was junk.Not vista compatible. Not supported at all.It was nothing but problems.This is true plug and play wireless.Up and running in less than five minutes and completely reliable.Sound is great for wireless too.Have no doubts if you want music from your pc without wires.
Thanks for the misleading description and part number.If you're going to sub an item, you really should contact the consumer as they might have a specific need. Especially with computer and data related items.
This machine is very handy and portable. The sound quality is somewhat lacking, but in this price range, I think this stereo is a good deal. I use it in the kitchen while cooking and take it outside while gardening. It charges your ipod and is fairly user friendly. The design is the sleekest on the market.
I have had this camera for over 2 weeks and I am very happy with it.Aside from disposables, this is the first camera I have purchased. I also bought the SD200 Accessory Kit--Which contains the the PSC-90 Deluxe Leather Case and the NB-4L Lithium-ion battery pack--and a 512mb Sandisk Ultra II card.Before buying this camera I was worried about its "fragile" two-inch screen. So I went to Best Buy to test its durability myself. After a couple of hard wacks with my finger and other random tests I was satisfied. (I ended up purchasing this camera online very cheaply from a company listed on pricegrabber.)I carry this camera in my pants pocket everyday and haven't had a problem. The key factor is keeping it in the PSC-90 case since its stiff back is designed to protect the LCD screen. I suspect if you use a softcase from another company (i.e. Case Logic) then there's the potential of damaging the screen. Aside from rattling in my pocket with my cell phone this camera has been leaned on while reaching over a counter and hit it against with a bag I was carrying. The screen is still in perfect condition.I take pictures for business purposes: store prices, the inside of a car I was interested in purchasing, and eBay. Its speed also makes it a good social camera. The DIGIC II processor matched with a Sandisk Ultra II is unbelievably fast and well worth the extra dollars.Battery life is exceptional. In one day I took over 150 pics w/flash and the battery is still running. A good trick to prolong its life is to change the Power Saving setting so that the LCD display turns off after 10 or 20 seconds after not being in use. When you are ready to take another picture press the shutter button half way down. The LCD will pop back on with your subject in focus. I also turn the brightness level to the minimum--which is still bright--to save power.The last thing I would like to impress upon is its intuitive button layout. Everything can be managed with one hand unlike older Canon cameras where many of the function buttons reside under the LCD screen. Here, all the buttons are on the right side making it a breeze to navigate.I can go on raving about photo quality, the easy user interface, and its compactness, but I'll leave that to other reviewers. Coming from someone who was using disposables this camera is the ultimate point and shoot. Other cameras I considered were the Sony W1 and V1, Fuji FinePix, Casio Elixim, and Canon A95, S500, SD110, S410. The SD200 does what is advertised at a great cost. I am very satisfied with this product.
A very difficult flash to put on. The Power button does not always respond. The first flash returned as faulty. The second one almost was returned, but Olympus helped me out. The representative also had a difficult time putting it on. The Power button has to be touched in a very special way.Not recommended for this reason.
I bought these for the theatre and they work well for me. They might also be good for sporting events. The small size is a plus. Two things about them are bad: The strap is not long enough to go around your neck which is the natural resting place for binoculars. (This can be corrected by buying a new strap.) Also, the glasses are center focus with no provision for individual focus. This means that if you are near sighted with different prescriptions for each eye the glasses can never be properly focused.
It's just a filter and i don't know how i can made de review of this, i use just to protect my lens. The good is because i don't notify any problem use that, my photos stay at the same quality using this filter.
I am really pleased with this product. It is a great product at a good price.
This is a nice sounding deck, but the tape transport is cheap and unreliable. I had mine for about a year, and the left well started eating tapes. I finally took it to a repair shop. When I got it back it worked for a week then it ate one of my favorite tapes. I would not recommend this deck.
this is just about the most user-unfriendly radio I've ever encountered. Programming is anything but intuitive, and battery life is fair to poor. I have to keep the manual attached to it to be able to use the darn thing.
Have had this product for about a year now, and it has worked flawlessly with my BB Pearl 8100, Plantronics Voyager 510, and Samsung P2 MP3 player. However...I DID NOT use the included driver and software, as they did not work with anything very well. And Windows XP does not have a built-in driver for this device...except that it does, but doesn't know it. This device has a Broadcom chipset (BCM2045) in it, and XP has a builtin Broadcom driver (BCM2033) which are the same file; however, XP doesn't match the two up. So you have to edit the bluetooth driver .ini file manually to make it work. Needless to say it is somewhat involved, so to find out how to make it work, just google search broadcom 2045 XP setup and you should find it. This will enable XP"s bluetooth stack, which works very well. Oh, and while I have not tested range, it is nestled inside my computer, surrounded by cordless phones, routers, and other electronics, and can still communicate through several walls to my devices on the other side of the house. Hope this helps. Thanks.
Using this product and a SanDisk SDV-1A Digital Photo Viewer you can output a flashcard to a LCD Monitor and have a digital picture frame. Slide degradation of the image converting from Video to VGA, but nothing too bad.
Locks up my intel mac pro running snow leopard instantly every time it is plugged in or out. Wedged hard such that the machine is not even reachable by network for a clean restart. Must be hard reset by power-off. Save all documents, and be prepared for instant death when you bring this unit anywhere near your computer.If you enjoy living dangerously and are planning to install this on a mac, be sure to shutdown your machine first, plug in the device, then reboot. Given that, it seems to work.Also, comes packaged in the worst kind of blister pack that requires great care to open without tremendous risk to life and limb.If there were any viable alternative, I would investigate it seriously. Have to say, while the details may differ, this is pretty typical of the level of quality delivered by anything I have gotten from Belkin in many years.I'll give it two stars because, if you are desperate, and very, very careful, it can be made to work, and you may still have all your fingers.
Use mp3 id retagging s/w like Tag&amp;Rename which renames your entire collection in bulk. Rename the files using [Track#-Name] and you will be set.This is very useful to play albums like Pink Floyd DSM/Wall.
Note that the 2300W driver will not work with NT 4.0 !!! But, if you buy the 2300DL for $100 more, the driver software that comes with the 2300DL will support NT. Installing the 2300DL driver for NT does not allow you to print over LPT1 via cable to the 2300W printer - you get "error - wrong printer". The only solution is to upgrade the computer's OS to W2k or XP. Color photo output on plain paper only. Color quality is good - tested from XP Pro via USB. Suits my needs and am keeping the printer.
Works great just like my 35 year old harvest gold one until the rubber ring died and looks much better.
Everything I wanted in a portable mouse, on paper, but it remains powered up when the dongle is stowed, and kills batteries in short order. If I manually press the switch in the storage slot firmly, the optical sensor blinks, and if I press very hard, it goes out (i.e. power off). But the dongle does not even press hard enough on the switch to make the laser blink.Unfortunately, I bought it on a road trip so I couldn't return it to the store, and I didn't want to deal with trying to get warranty service. Life's too short.
This mouse is great but the one that came with my tablet didn't last very long. I had to switch the right click button configuration because the right button stopped functioning altogether. And $75 for a mouse is just ridiculous.
For this type of protection you might as well just drop your Cli&eacute; as it is. The case doesn't hold the unit securely and it's little tabs that are SUPPOSED to hold the unit in break off... within 5 days of purchase (of course after the receipt is lost), I'm looking for a safer and more reliable housing for my Cli&eacute;.
I bought this product two different times. The first time it was missing the AC adapter, so I returned it and swapped it for a new one at a store. This new one would not charge my ipod--instead it produced this burning smell, which made it seem like it was frazzling my ipod.That aside, the sound quality is OK. The volume goes up plenty loud, but if you are really into music you will probably not like the mediocre level of sound quality.I would not recommend this product to anyone. There are many other ipod players to choose from that are similar prices to this one.Don't risk frying your ipod. It would be very costly to replace!
I had a 20-Gig, IBM drive on my 3-year-old P-2, W98 system and upgraded to the Western Digital 40-Gig not so much for the increased storage but for the 7200 rpm spin speed, hoping for a performance improvement. It indeed improved. The first and most noticable was when my desktop (cluttered, LOTS of icons plus Office toolbar) came up MUCH more quickly than before. Plus, the drive is VERY quiet - cannot hear it clicking away like my former. I replaced my current drive 0 with this unit and the supplied software made the disk-to-disk transfer very easy (although it took almost 4 hours for the copy.) The software even detected and FIXED the fact that my BIOS wouldn't recognize a drive of greated than 32 Gig. The only problem I had was not being able to boot after doing the copy and replacing my old drive. Tech Support got to me within 2 minutes and supplied a remedy (jumper settings) within 5 minutes.
The best part is the service, it was delivered faster than expected.I had absolutely no problem with the supplier.The cartridge itself fit my copy machine with no problems and has madegreat copies since I put it in, not much else to report - fit like it wassuppose to, makes great copies and is priced right.I'll purchase again when needed.
I bought this case after reading the reviews of other buyers. I was shocked when it arrived because I thought it would be larger. I was looking for something to carry credit cards, my license, and some cash as well as my visor. In reality, I can easily carry a card or two and my license but after being in there for a while, the cards strech the leather and also make an impression that can not be removed. Another notable dislike is that it is very easily scratched. Some can be removed with a leather oil or other protector but it still shows the markings.The stylus holder leaves something to be desired. After using it over time the holder gets stretched out and easily falls out of the case.As far as protection it works great. I've dropped it several times and although my visor may pop off of the holder, it remains safe inside the case. The case is also very attractive with my orange visor and catches the eye of many.I would recommend this as a gift or a splurge item, but I'm not confident that my money was well spent.
A sore back and a sore shoulder forced me to search for a better means to carry my laptop. I took a month to research laptop backpacks and finally settled on the Kensington Contour. I didn't want to buy a Kensington. I wanted a backpack making company with a name I knew, like Jansport,or Kelty. I've been a backpacker and was familiar with their products. I settled on the Kensington because it had the qualities I was seeking: comfort, quality materials and design, water proofing, laptop padding, urban black, rugged exterior, sophisticated appearance, lots of pockets, adjustable lumbar support with back padding and a water bottle pocket. I write and work in media for a living. Mostly I work at home, but once a week I travel to cities. This pack does exactly what I want it to do - have places for everything I need, protect my precious laptop, and look hip.So now it is a few months later. I still like my pack, but twice now the hardware has broken. The first time it was just the zipper-handle on the little outside pocket. It fell off. Kennisington immediately replaced the pack for free. Last week at the airport the tab that holds and adjusts the left shoulder strap-- broke when slung the pack across my back. I haven't contacted them yet.
Ive had this camera not long but just from the start i noticed that it doesnt have all 35 Best Shot modes like the Exilim EX-Z850 or 750. Thats what i noticed right off the bat. But i will keep it only b/c i LOVE the red and the thinness. It takes nice pics and is VERY easy to use. I would recommend it for a quick snapshot camera.
Had to get back into the market for one of these after losing my $20 Target special. Problem is, after a year, the data lost hurt way more than the 20 bucks. I figured if I bought a nicer flash drive, that was durable enough to throw into a pocket or clip to a belt with confidence, this wouldn't happen again. Well this thing is like an accessory, with class like a nice pair of cuff links. I was worried about the round shape as some USB ports are recessed into computer towers, but after 6 different types between home and job, I have yet to find a front access port that has given me this problem. In fact, I just bought my brother one for his birthday. Sure it's a little more expensive, but it's bulletproof, and good lookin enough not to lose!
There are two problems with this printer and the other Epson CX models. First, the printer will not operate if any ink cartridge is empty. If the black cartridge is full, and any other cartridge is empty it will not operate even if you want to print in black only.Second, these models have a tendency to clog from ink residue if you don't run cleaning cycles after each use, which exhaust your ink supply. This is a complete waste of ink and an expensive maintenance issue.
This is a very nice bag if you know you won't be metal detecting for awhile. Plenty of room to keep your metal detector safe from scratches!
I purchased this when they first went on sale. It was a gift for my wife to use for her music lesson business. What a waste! For the first several days, my wife spent several hours with customer support. The support people were helpful, but most of the fixes have not worked long term. My wife and I are somewhat tech savvy, but this equipment did not and has not performed as expected.It has not worked correctly most of the past couple of years. As a result, my wife rarely is able to use it in her lessons. It has recorded music pieces over each other, but does not replace the previously recorded material. So it mixes the two pieces together. If you search for a piece, generally you will not find the piece unless you remember adjacent music from the original recording that you downloaded. Perhaps some of the problem is with the service the Zune uses to download the music, but this was one expensive TOY. We have not gone over to the Apple side simply because I remember too many times that the Apple equipment is not backward compatible and seemed designed solely to make you buy the next "upgrade" that in reality is a new system that will not use any of the previous products.
This is my first ASUS motherboard, it's just amazing how it works, it's the best possible buy for everyone who wants a great performance motherboard. 5/5 stars
I love this router! Easy to use, kind of a pain to install and set up, but worked great once I did. Saved my gaming issue too whereas the Linksys one would crap out every time I powered up my PS3. Great for gaming and wireless internet use.
I have been using this mower now for the past 2 months, and each time I mow my yard, I'm so thankful I went with this mower. It is quiet, easy to use, and was not too difficult to assemble. Being that there's no gas or electric power to it, the mower is always ready when you are with no prep or money involved. You will still need a weed eater however, as it does not get a close cut next to solid objects due to the wheels. And as other reviewers have stated, don't wait too long between trims because if the grass/weeds get too long, they tend to bend when the mower passes over, and then they won't be cut by the blades.
I've had the mouse for about 2 weeks now. I haven't used it very much so far, so I can't elaborate on it's endurance, but I love the thing when I have. It feels very nice, is a great size for my hand (as a laptop mouse), and I can't think of a single issue performance wise I haven't been happy with. Also of note, I remember someone talking about the cord length being too short potentially... It is short, a little less than 2 feet maybe, but long enough for me (extends around the back end of my 13 macbook with enough room to move comfortably). You can always run the cord under the laptop too.Time will tell if this is a great mouse, but so far, I don't think I could be happier with it, honestly.
I like these ear buds, and bought them to replace a lost pair. I don't like the green color. It is totally diferent than in the picture. It is more of a bright grass green, and i was looking for a light more subtle green. I feel like a little kid with these in my ears. I think I am going to give these to one of my kids and order the white....... they work just fine, but 3 stars for inacurate color in the picture.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this camera. It doesn't seem to do too well in low light conditions, however. Minor annoyances include the multi-use cable and the battery/card access door. I'd much rather have separate cables than the four-headed, multi-purpose cable provided. It's overly combersome. The access door is a cheap plastic piece that occasionally pops open inadvertently and leaves me with the feeling that it will eventually break off. The "DC In" door is even flimsier. Minor annoyances aside, with the exception of low-light, the quality of the images is excellent--even when greatly enlarged.
Our Logitech remote could only be described as "amazing" until the rechargeable battery would no longer take a charge. The set-up, operation, functionality, and intuitive operation made this without doubt the "best" piece of our home theater. This all changed when the rechargeable battery would no longer accept a charge from its cradle some months back. Since then we have ordered, reordered, and then reordered again the replacement battery sold on Amazon (and other sites). It is apparently unavailable anywhere. While we loved the operation and simplicity of this gadget, it is a bit expensive to lump into the "disposable" category because replacement rechargeable batteries are not being made available by Logitech. Bottom line: great unit initially but short life span makes it impractical as battery will eventually need replacing and replacement rechargeable batteries are just not available.
This is a good product. Although it did freeze up once I was able to reboot it using the charger. It did not come with a wall charger and the computer charger did not reboot it so I had to order one. Since that one incident this product has performed admirably.
Time and alams are very had to set. Still cannot figure how to attach external media. Nice to have dual alarms. CD player is easy to use and sound quality is adequate
Huh ! Finally I need not ask anyone to click my images.It works just like it supposed to. small and very convenient to use. With just few settings in camera this is ready for use.This is much much better than the cable release remotes.I really Enjoy using this product.
This two-in-one combo unit was one of the few models that Cox HSI supported, which I thought would perfectly work well and save money. But after a few weeks of testing, this unit appears to have unreliable connection issues. It randomly resets then restarts, which explained by a Cox technician "known router issue". The configurations are standard linksys config, easy to access. The range was also pretty good. But if you're looking for a reliable modem, go for the Surfboard from motorola or a 2-piece set instead of this combo unit.
I'm about to go to Iraq and I wanted a Point and Shoot Camera to take some photos to send home and also a camera that would shoot decent video so I could post on you tube or something. After a lot of reviews I chose this Panasonic.Pros:3 Inch Display - I don't have time to squint and hope I'm getting the right shot. Its clear, and BIG.7.2 MP- Unless your a pro you wont need much more than 7.2 MP, every shot I take looks gorgeous. Full of Detail.10X zoom- I chose this camera over the other panasonic choices because of the 10X zoom instead of 6X. It blew me away with how close I could zoom into my subjects. the Image stability helps a lot when zoomed in that far too.Cons-The only problem I've had is the shutter wasn't opening fully after the first week of use. After turning it on and off a lot and manually flicking it, it fell in line and I haven't had a problem since.Misc-The weight of this camera is real nice, I hate light stuff, because then it feels fragile and weak. This camera has the perfect amount of weight to it and even with a HUGE 3 inch display, has plenty of battery life.
I was so excited to get this laser printer. It's my first printer that I've owned since I moved out of my parents home, and it was like Christmas all over again when it finally came.UNFORTUNATELY IT'S NOT MAC COMPATIBLE. What. The. Hell.But amazon failed to mention this ANYWHERE in the product description. In fact, it took me a while to simply find out that there is no possible way to have this product work with a Mac computer. It can't be done.I'm flipping pissed.
PERFECT for listening to audiobooks. I wanted small size, inexpensive and ability to hang speaker on wall instead of using my limited shelf or desk space. These are perfect for my needs. Amazon shipped the requested white speakers & in PERFECT condition.FYI, the connection for these speakers is via bare wire terminal. I always prefer this type of connection because I do not have to buy a bunch of adapters & waste time finding the correct size. Also if noise, sound quality, etc are a personal pet peeve for some, please remember that each connection, adapter, plug, kink in wire, etc that is added between speaker & receiver increases the Db loss = adds noise & reduces sound quality.Another FYI, speakers not specifically designed for wall hanging but there is a sturdy recessed plastic loop on back of speaker that I threaded some picture wire through then hung them on wall.
Save your money! I read that this unit was a reliable although not top-of-the-line DVD burner, but after having it installed for a week, it is hard to tell anything about this drive is. The Nero 6 Memorex Suite that ships with this unit literally crashes my computer with every fifth or sixth click of the mouse - something that other reviewers have reported. I really don't see how Memorex can expect to sell units with this software package. Similarly, I don't see how Nero can expect someone to purchase an upgrade to a buggy program - its throwing good money after bad. Two thumbs down!
I bought this unit to replace an older eTrex Legend model that I mount on my bicycle handle bar. As noted by other reviewers the HCx unit has enhanced sensitivity and very long battery life. My rechargeable AA's last at least 5 times longer than in the old unit. Also it never loses track when outside, and it will find lock in the house, something the old unit never did.As also noted by others, the built in base map does not provide much data. It's the same map that was in the old unit. I purchased separately the pre-programed street maps on micro SD card which provides full street and point-of-interest data for the entire country. (Google search "010-10679-50" for the best deal on this essential accessory.) I didn't by Garmin software maps because I use a Macintosh and Garmin has never supported the Mac. (They now have something they call "Bobcat" which is supposedly a Mac program to allow map manipulation and transfer. I haven't tried it.)Anyway I use National Geographic TOPO! maps on my Mac and can download (eTrex to Mac) track data and plot maps of my outings and obtain elevation profiles and ride distances. It's also possible to transfer waypoints and routes both ways with TOPO!.Another note regarding cycling; in the old unit I had to purchase a special back plate to allow it to clip to the handlebar mount. The new HCx comes with a clip that attaches to the back and allows it to slide into my old mount. (If you don't already have a bike mount kit, you'll need that accessory as well.)Another problem with the old model that's fixed in this new unit is that the batteries are securely clipped in with damping material attached to the clips. My old unit would shut down when I hit even mild bumps until I damped the battery clips with small bits of handlebar tape.Bottom line is that I'm very pleased with this device, but note that it is not complete without detailed maps. The street maps work for me; you may want other maps for other types of use.
So far, all of the reviewers who I have seen speak against the DV Bridge have been Windows users. I'm not one of them - I'm a hardcore Linux user who doesn't maintain Windows on any of his systems at all. However, I still needed a video capture and output solution, and Linux's support for capture cards gets mixed reviews at best.On the other hand, Linux does have really nice support for my firewire-based Sharp 255 camcorder, and I decided I was going firewire in my choice of analog -&gt; digital converter as well.I used the Dazzle to convert a few videos from VHS tape to digital format for a friend who had been into independent film back in high school, and presently had some of his prized work degenerating on VHS. Using the Kino video capture software (download it from Sourceforge), I was able to import the video flawlessly and then store it as a raw AVI. After that, editing was trivial and I was able to output it to a VCD. I can't speak to the D-&gt;A conversion features on this unit because I haven't ever had cause to use them. I can say however that it encoded the video just fine for me, without lost frames, on my Athlon 750 w/512M RAM and a 60G SCSI Ultra160 hard drive. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if the people who were experiencing dropped frames were running into Windows OS specific issues - I know my Linux experience was flawless.In short, if you're running Linux, this bridge works fine. Note that it does come with an IEEE1394 Firewire card - I don't know if it works properly with Linux or not, because I just used the SIIG 1394 3-port card I picked up at Best Buy to transfer the data. It's possible, if this card happens to be one of the better ones, that the problems other people experienced may have been partly attributable to a less efficient firewire card (or less supported driver).What was my setup?SIIG 1394 3-port card.Dazzle DV-BridgeRedhat Linux 7.3 operating systemManually compiled kernel with IEEE1394 + Video4Linux supportKino video capture / editing softwareAthlon Thunderbird 750, 512M RAMAdaptec 29160 U160 SCSI card (in a 32-bit PCI slot)10K RPM Seagate SCSI U160 hard drive.This machine's I/O subsystem was as optimized as I could make it - as I understand it, fast I/O and not trying to compress your video on the fly is the key to not dropping frames in *any* video capture, regardless of vendor.
had the linsky wireless B router for over a year wentwiththe wireless G to improve the speed was easy to set up andworks very good realy improved the speed
Great price on this unit. Brand new and packaged nicely. Would by from this seller again
Apple continues to evolve the mp3 player and now on top of music, pictures, and playlists there are videos. The new ipod allows you to play movies either from itunes or convert from your own computer. The 30 gb does give you room to put as much as you need for songs, photos, and videos but for those that need the extra space to use as a external harddrive or storage or for those that just have that much music and videos.The video quality on the new ipod is viewable and moves in sync with the audio. As of now itunes has posted some videos and a great deal of music videos that you can buy for 2 dollars but it might be recommended to convert files on your own in order to save yourself some money. The audio player is just as good as the last generation and the photo resolution as also increased.The con about this product is that the battery life is not very long if you plan to watch movies. Its a primary mp3 player with the capacity to play movies.http://ipods.freepay.com/?r=22601006In my time i have owned a 10gb, a mini, a nano, a 40gb and now the new 30gb video and it is well worth it if you are an mp3 user.
I just love this camera! It's small, easy to use, and it takes fantastic pictures. At the price amazon is offering it, you literally can't afford NOT to buy it. I have friends with similar versions of this camera and they swear by it as well.Memory cards are really cheap right now-I personally bought a 128mb, which in my opinion is plenty (will hold over 100 pictures.) I also bought the leather case and it fits the camera snugly. Others have complained that it's TOO small because it won't hold anything else (extra cards, batteries, etc.) but why purchase a small camera if you're going to carry it around in a giant bag with a bunch of stuff? This case is good to have to protect it from being damaged in whatever bag/pocket you carry the camera around in...and it too is cheap.
Canon makes good products including its ink. You will pay a bit more for the manufacturer's brand, but I believe that it is worth the extra cost over the after-market brands.
I bought these speakers quite a while ago. These are the things I have to say about them:*Pro: Nice and clear stereo sound! Good range!The most important aspects. At medium to "loud" volume (notice the quote marks), this baby will retain a clear, pleasant, deep, bassy sound everyone in the room will enjoy. This device excels more in range (the distance from which it can still be heard) rather than sheer loudness. Crank the volume up and you can hear this from an amazing distance, considering its size. BUT there is a caveat...*Con: Distortion under certain conditions.Now, considering myself a fellow metalhead, and an avid hip-hop enthusiast, I've realized this puppy isn't very flexible, so to speak. In my experience, when surpassing "above-medium-level" volumes in certain music genres, the bass tends to distort and sounds kind of "muffled". However, this is NOT a dealbreaker. This will only lead to fiddling with the equalizer settings and finding a better angle to place your speaker (see below).Note that this Con is completely understandable, considering what you're paying for this item, and its size.Distortion is just an expectable dissapointment.*Pro: This bad boy is just the right size to place on small tables, bureaus, etc. and is ideal to have as an alarm clock speaker for your iDevice. (I wake up to music thanks to this little gadget. Now if I could just get myself out of bed...)*Con: Weird listening angles. Let me explain... For some reason, perhaps because of the size of the speakers, you need to find the right height and direction to get OPTIMAL audio quality. I'd like to stress out -optimal- since you get good quality in any way you place the speakers; but for a rich, stereo sound, you'll have to experiment.*Extra notes: The volume controls are a little rough to press, but this might be only my case, since I think I got some water on the buttons. A knob or some other way of volume control would be awesome.*Conclusion: Great buy if you want some decent, convenient, handy, clear-sounding speakers for pretty much any situation.I listen to all sorts of music on it, I play guitar and sing along with them. I use them when I'm on the shower (careful), I wake up to these, and I use them as a substitute in my workout garage when I can't use my earphones. It still sounds pretty damn good.
I bought this like years ago and it is still working awesome. It kept both of my laptops cool. Love it
I use this product for the Canon G1.The quality of the photos i have taken are great, and i'm really happy with the pics. Huge Resolutions, a good printer, and a decent overall effect.I would say though, that for 60-90 bucks you should get this only if you plan to use it... (ie: Flower Close-ups, wilderness photos of small items etc...)
After doing quite a bit of research online, I finally decided to purchase the Brother HL-1440. I'd considered the Samsung ML1210, which is a bit less expensive, but decided to go with the HL-1440 mainly because of it's higher resolution and support for Windows XP and Mac OS X.Setup was as easy as plug-and-play - literally. Printing is lightning quick and the text output is extremely sharp, even in 600 dpi mode &amp; toner saving mode. Time will tell how the printer does, but for now I'm satisfied with my purchase.
So I've been using my Logitech io pen at work for a week now. It works fine. Installation was easy. Viewing the notes is simple. Converting notes to a Microsoft Word image (not OCR -- I didn't buy the OCR software) is simple. Docking station is convenient. Carrying a pen and notebook into a meeting is much easier than carrying a laptop. (Technical note: I'm using the newer, version 2 of the Logitech io software.)So why three stars?First, the pen is huge. About six inches long and 3/4" of an inch in diameter. If you're in a meeting taking notes, you get a lot of stares from co-workers what the heck you're holding. Kind of disconcerting. And I work at a software company in Silicon Valley where there are plenty of early adopters.Anyhow, people invariably ask for a demo, during which they are pretty surprised at how it works. After surprise comes judgement -- people either think it's cool or think it's a very stupid, geekly gadget. One co-worker thought it was very cool and wanted to buy one for her husband. Several folks just roll their eyes.I just want a pen that gets notes onto my PC, not to feel like I have the 21st century equivalent of a pocket protector.Logitech needs to make the pen smaller and less conspicuous. Until they do, I fear that this product will not make it through the "chasm" and make it to mainstream success, as the iPod, Blackberry, Palm Pilot, and Canon Digital Elph all have done.Form factor matters as much as functionality, and the io is not quite there in its form factor. It's too big. Logitech, please make it smaller!So, if you see a "like new" io pen being sold in the near future, it might be mine.
I bought this camera as a replacement to a Samsung SCD535, which I used for about two days before I realized that I just couldn't stand it. The Panasonic PV-GS31 is like a dream.If you want professional, TV-show quality pictures all the time, get a $1000 camera. If you want a camera that works well both indoors and out, is easy to use, and affordable, this is a good candidate. Someone seriously into video would be disappointed, but for the casual hobbyist, this is quite a nice beast.I have had few problems taking pictures indoors, even in rooms with one fluorescent bulb and darkened windows. You just need to fiddle with the settings a little... Night mode is your friend in some cases. Even without nightmode on, there is very little in the way of noise.The image stabilizer can be a little unsteady zoomed in really close, but it doesn't seem like this is a terribly unusual problem in any camera.The camera is lighter than the SCD535 I had previously, and feels good/fits in my hand.I chose it over the JVC GR-D270US because it is supposed to be slightly better in low light. I chose it over the Canon ZR200 because I heard Canons frequently had motor noise. And the Samsung was just awful.The controls aren't terribly intuitive, but they're not bad to learn and are accessed similarly to each other, so it's not like it's a horrible task to remember how to do things.You do need a firewire port, and cord to upload video to your computer. The camera has a four pin port. USB in this model is only for uploading stills. I haven't tried the still photo mode yet, but honestly, I love my still digital Kodak camera, so I probably will just use that when I need a good quality photo.All in all, pleased with the camera. It's a good idea to get a replacement battery, such as the ER-C535, or CGA-DU14 as Panasonic puts a cheap battery with a short life on the default model.
This product has REVOLUTIONIZED the way I listen to music. It has a lot of space, so I was able to transfer almost my entire cd collection onto it, plus some downloaded mp3s. iTunes, the music store for Apple, is very easy to use and has very good quality Mp3's for a low price. I've been very satisfied with this product. The only thing that disappoints me is its battery life. It only lasts about 6 hours with the backlight timer set to 10 seconds after pressing a button. It needs to be recharged nightly. Other than that, It's a great way to spend that kind of money
Husband received it as a gift. He likes it so much he seldom puts it down.
I couldnt notice any significant upscaling from my s-video input. Audio wouldnt come throught the HDMI cable. Occasionally when you change the input, either the video or audio stops. and you had to switch off and back on again to get both back.
I'm new to GPS and Garmin. I bought it because i was interested in the Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass and thought i'd check out GPS.I ordered it on Tuesday and got it on Friday with the standard shipping. I was surprised by how small the whole thing is but the screen is very clear and easy to read. It took less then a minute to find the satellites. It took a while to figure out how to use it because i'm not much on reading directions but is easy to learn.The base map is not very detailed regarding roads. Only details available are state highways and interstate highways. The map does do well with the names of towns. I decided to purchase City Navigator. It seems kind of expensive but there's not much choice. I saw a few programs where you can make your own maps but the process seemed kind of complicated for a newbie.The unit itself is very nice. I like all the different data it can give. I'm not sure how accurate all of it is but it seems fine for my needs. I will do some hiking and biking but mostly use it for driving.It does seems to be a bit of a battery hog. I use Radio Shack green NIMH batteries and they lasted for about 8 hours.I do look forward in learning all it can do.
First, the "bad": this 250gb hard drive comes partitioned into seven different sections each 31.9 GB in size. There's an 8th partition that's 8.93 GB. Add it up and that's not 250. Plus it's a little annoying to see 8 different drives pop up on your desktop. I would have preferred fewer partitions. This means that if you have over 31.9 GB of related data (say, MP3s or digital photos/videos) it needs to be copied onto 2 or more different partitions/drives. I'm sure there was some reasoning for the 31.9 GB amount but the numerous partitions aren't ideal for keeping track of things.The "good": seems solid, well-designed, and worked right out of the box on Windows XP.I have a 120GB SimpleTech drive (with 1 partition) that works good and a 160GB Western Digital Media drive (1 partition) that works equally fine so I'm subtracting 2 stars for the 8 partitions on this 250GB drive.
As an octogenarian with a form of parkinsonism, I was pleased to find out how simple it is to use this iPod. I get the same satisfaction from my iPod as my grandchildren get from theirs, although our choice of songs is not quite the same. It is a fine portable music companion.
Just what I wanted, Price was low and it came in a reasonable amount of time. Willbuy again from this Vendor
I've given this and the cd (twice as tall) version of this to my sound tech brother. They work really well and look fantastic. Hes def. got them nearly filled too.
I love trying different kinds of popcorn with little fat. This popper works great!
very good and strong! you can cook many different type (meat, pastry, grains) with this cooker. Truly satisfied!!The price is affordable too.
This was an easy replacement for a dead battery in my APC Smart-UPS. It was almost or fully charged upon arrival, which was good, because the instructions said to charge it for 24 hours without load before use to maintain maximum life (and I'm not sure if charging it in a working UPS counts as no-load, even if there's no power events). I wanted to be responsible and recycle the battery, so I shipped it back, and only afterward found that it cost my company 46 clams U.S. via our shipper. Next time I'll use the included reccomendations to find a local recycler.
I needed to add Firewire connections to my computer, and after shopping around this was the best deal I was able to find. As the instructions noted, this item is nothing more than a &quot;plug-n-play&quot; install with WinXP-SP1 (that is, no setup is required in Windows after physically installing the hardware in your system, Windows does it automatically).This has been in my system for over four months now and I have no complaints. It does what it's intended to do. If I hadn't installed it myself, I would swear that it had been factory-installed when my system was built, it's that seamless.
i needed some sound for the school programs. did not want to spend much because its was only being used by a preschooler.these speakers surprised me with good quality sound. i wish they had a volume knob.i recommend these speakers.
I buy this item for use my palm treo as remote control of my computer using a program called Clicker, but the blue soleil that is the software taht control the dongle doesn't work with this program.
I purchased this mouse to replace the wireless mouse I purchased (late 2011) with my wireless keyboard (iMac). However, it does not seem to be a match, nor was it instantly compatible??
The sound quality and isolation is top-notch, and the construction rivals any other mic I've seen. Extremely easy set up and use: one back-lit button indicates if the mic is on or not. A nice thick 6' USB cord connects to your PC. Simple, elegant, quality. Go Logitech!
The iPod Mini is quite possibly one of the best birthday presents I've ever received. That it allows you to have such a mixture of music, all of your favorite songs and artists, in one compact player is amazing and so very necessary to a music lover's life. To never again have to cart along tons of CDs on vacations and road trips, etc., is such a joy. The cost, initially, is indeed overwhelming--especially for someone who wasn't so lucky as to get one as a gift--but if you really think about it, the product compensates for the cost in a week.Able to fit comfortably in the smallest of my pants' pockets, the Mini is perfect for use at any time. And even though it doesn't have as large a storage capacity as the slightly larger iPod's, it still mantains a good size collection that, even if you were to listen to it straight for a number of days, you'd never run out of new songs.My one main complaint with the product is the battery life. As another reviewer mentioned, the eight hour battery life you are quoted when you go to purchase one is indeed a myth. I can get three, maybe four, consecutive hours tops out of mine. And the battery icon is a little deceiving because when it gets down to the end of a charge it jumps a couple of times as though it can't quite figure out how much life it has left. It can go either way: you may get more time out of it than you expect, but you may also get less. It seems unbelievable that there is no true way to actually shut off the iPod, and you have to be aware that you may not actually be sending it into some kind of hibernating mode when you hold that pause button. Now, granted I'm not big time into technical gadgets--though I do find that I enjoy them--and I only recently have been using the product. There may be a way to make sure it "shuts off" to the best of it's ability, but I still advise that you be conscious of what you're doing else you will lose more battery life than you'd like. If you are taking the iPod along on a vacation it is definitely advisable to bring the charger because you will undoubtedly need it at least once during the trip. Also, as another reviewer mentioned, it's a good idea to have the lock on when you are not actively using it. The touchpad is indeed very, very sensitive (not to mention a little erratic when it's being used to search.) As a side note, I have also heard that the warranty package offered by Apple is a wise investment.The iTunes software is easy to use and navigate, which is a definite plus, and there are a number of accessories available that will allow you to personalize your iPod. I'm sure as time passes I will run into little problems here and there, but so far I am more than pleased with this product. I can't imagine not having it in my life.
I have one and Panasonic doesn't have driver or processing downloads for it or even respond to requests. The proprietary video format requires special handling in your PC and can leave you with a camera full of useless clips. Are they abandoning this product? Look on the Panasonic website and see for yourself.
I was so excited after waiting 10 days for this new Graphic tablet to come by mail. When it finally arrived I stop everything i was doing at the time to explore my new drawing accessory. As soon as i opened the shipping box to see to see for the first time my very own drawing tablet, my heart drop to my stomach when i looked inside because I know the difference between quality craftsmanship and throwing away money that I really didn't have. For starters the advertising on the box looks as if a 10 year old did the graphics and the packaging looked like it had been previously opened. Anyway I tried to install the disk that came with it but after 3 attempts I finally gave up and got help from the techs and was then emailed a different driver specifically for iMac intel based computers. So now it works, but the list of problems continues when i try it out in photoshop cs2. #1 the accuracy is terrible if you want to be precise. #2 cheap buttons on the pen that will not function properly. #3 drawing with the pen is larger than what you actually get on the screen(you have to draw big on the tablet just to get a nice size picture). #4 the pen will suddenly fly across the screen while I'm really concentrating on a drawing. And the list continues. But anyway i just wouldn't feel right if i didn't warn you.Just lookin out for you
HDTV Tuner: The built-in HDTV tuner is very nice and works well w/ my antenna. Switching from cable TV to the UHF (HDTV) signal is as simple as pressing a button.Image Quality: HDTV pictures are bright and rich in color. Contrast is very good too but not enough range in the adjustment level. I do, however; feel that there needs to be additional adjustment for the "gamma" levels to bring more details out in the dark areas. The Tonight Show does not suffer from this but most TV shows do. It's somewhat annoying and I haven't found the right adjustment yet.DVDs and an XBOX connected to the component video both looked quite good (aside from the issue w/ the black levels mainly for the DVD and TV viewing).Sound Quality: Adequate at best. It's lacking in depth and detail.Remote Control: Typical Samsung. I don't use most of the buttons and the ones I use (the standard volume, change channel, mute, previous channel) are easily found on it. It's not stellar but I'm fine with it.VGA Input: The colors appear to be off w/ the standard VGA input but are fine elsewhere. The image is stretched as well. I'm not sure if I can get drivers for my computer to run in the native resolution of the TV but I would only use it infrequently so it's not crucial for me. I don't have HDMI so I can't comment on that.Summary: If the picture's gamma could be adjusted and the sound was better, I'd give this 5/5 but hey, it didn't work out that way. I'm still a fan of Samsung flat panels so I'm sticking with it.
I bought this scope as a gift for my Mom. She caught the backyard astronomy bug after looking through my Nexstar 11 GPS a few times. I wanted to get her a scope that was easy to use and fairly lightweight, but with more than a 5" appature so that she'd actually be able to see details on deep sky objects as opposed to blurs.This scope delivers and is a great value for the money. However, it's goto accuracy - - while beating the competition at the same price point - - is not nearly as good as the accuracy of Celestron's higher end telescopes. There is a $500-1000 price difference between this scope and the N8GPS model, but I think the more expensive scope is actually a better value. This scope is really a terrific instrument, but if the extra money is not an issue I think most enthusiasts would be happier with the Nexstar 8 GPS (the one that looks like the N11GPS - with the carbon tube). It's got better gears, a sturdier mount, dual fork arms, and simply performs to perfection every time.
I purchased a Ceiva when they first came out and added Lifetime service. 7 years later I learn that my "lifetime" service is set to expire! Lifetime is defined as the life of the physical frame or 7 years! Seriously? Only 7 years!In the meantime, TiVo has let me upgrade my first gen TiVo with Lifetime service TWICE and retain my lifetime status. That's what I call LIFETIME.They're good frames, but that is some lousy customer relations. Needless to say, I refused the monthly service and plan to purchase another frame without a service fee.
Up to date I have bought about 10 screen protector and I say this is the best.1) Invisible to the eye. Once its fixed u wont know its there.2) Pretty thick plastic. Unlike some flimsy type that is so hard to put on.3) Easy to put on. If u made a mistake with a bubble u can remove it w/o damaging it. U can even wash it if u have a finger print stuck underneath.Advice. THere are 2 types of screen protector. If u want a super clear almost 100% transparent, Avoid those anti-glare type. At least get a crystal clear type.The only diff is anti-glare are smoother to touch but at a big sacrifice to the eye.
I bought this remote for my aged in-laws who have difficulty in using their Direct TV remote because the buttons are so small. Unfortunately it did not work. Codes are provided to program Direct TV boxes, but they would not work either. I called Direct TV for support; they stated that only remotes with Direct TV logos will work for their boxes.Otherwise, I think this product met our expectations. It worked fine with their RCA TV.
I own this GPS. It does tell you what street you are turning onto, if you read the instructions and set it right. It is a bit bulky but for my non-tech savvy wife it is great. Youcan do almost everything withour the stylus expect type in the address. It is a bit dated on the streets but with all of the construction going on what model isn't. It is great for the price and if you don't mind the size.
My camera was not working well. This fixed the problem. It came within a few days. The price was great!
This case is perfect for what it was designed for: preventing camera scratches from pocket/backpack/purse/bag storage. It fits any of the Digital Elph series cameras perfectly. If this is what you're looking for, you will not regret this case for a second. It's also sharp looking and perfectly compliments the ultracompact style of the camera.If you are looking for a case that will protect against severe impact and dropping, you may want to look elsewhere: while it has thusfar prevented any damage from the two or three times I've dropped my camera, I don't like hearing the sound it makes as the leather is still thin and the case is obviously not designed with this sort of protection in mind. The PSC-50 is first about light protection, and second about aesthetics.If you are looking for a case that has storage room for extra media, extra batteries and other extra nonsense, what were you doing buying the ultracompact Digital Elph in the first place? You could have gotten a better camera for the same amount of money (think Canon S45/S50 or A75/A80: almost identical price, much better features, but bigger size).
Use it to power a pair of BS41 bookself speakers. I did not expect too much for a amplifier under one hundred dollars. But when opened the box, I was surprised. The receiver is much more beautiful than the pictures displayed here. It's quit heavy.I tested the amplifier with several my favorite cds, includingBeethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7, Carlos Kleiber and Vienna Philharmonic OrchestraBeethoven: The Late Piano Sonatas by Maurizio PolliniBach: Sonatas & Partitas For Solo Violin by Arthur GrumiauxThe 6 Unaccompanied Cello SuitesBeethoven: Complete Music for Cello & Piano by Sviatoslav Richter, Mstislav RostropovichBeethoven: The Violin Sonatas by Vladimir Ashkenazy, Itzhak PerlmanPuccini: La Boheme by Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Elizabeth Harwood and Rolando PaneraiThe sound is very natural and clean, the bass is there, and I believe it's pretty good.Very satisfied and highly recommended. If it could last several years, it will be great buy.
I bought the Oppo DV-981 rather than a Sony dvd player based on reviews from other users. One negative comment was regarding Oppo's incompatability with Harmony remotes. The man from Best Buy set up my systems and the Harmony works great with my Oppo. Maybe I just haven't figured it out, but there is no clock visible on this unit. Minor complaint for sure. I do like my unit and the picture is great.
One of the best 915 chipset intel motherboard ! I use this one in a nonlinear edition system and the perfomance is excelent.
These have great sound quality for headphones in the $20 range. For the most part they are solidly constructed, esp. the cord, which seems strong but light (at a drawback). However, they have a few notable points.* The silicone tips that go into the ear only come in three sizes. For me, the mediums have a hard time creating a full seal, but the larges pop out a lot.* The cord produces a lot of microphonics, especially when walking or running. The J cord means that all of this is directed into your left ear, unbalancing the sound a little. I've found you can wrap the left cord around the top of your ear to reduce this, but it looks a little strange.* The J cord in itself has its pluses and minuses. Just know that it isn't like a conventional Y cord.* Wearing these headphones for a long period of time starts to get a little unconformable. I suggest taking them out occasionally and letting your ears breath. The only problem is that putting them in frequently can make the ear canals a little soar.* There is no way you could wear these after getting your ears wet, such as after swimming, or a shower/bath.* The silicone tips also come off fairly easily. I briefly lost one of them, within my house, and later found it. I would hate have lost it on a train or w/e.* The sound isolation is quite good. When playing music, it blocks out all human noise, and a fair amount of traffic and other ambient noise (be careful while walking though). On moving vehicles, however, not all the noise is blocked, as a fair amount of it is transfered through your body or the cord, and you still hear it.* On the same note, it amplifies your body's noises, so that eating with them on is impossible, and its kinda gross to have a cold.On the whole, I would still recommend these as a very good value, but far from flawless.
Not sure if I'm doing something wrong but it doesn't remember the station I leave it on. It works great after you get the station set right on the itrip and radio together you know. But when you turn car off and then back on, the itrip doesn't remember where you left the station. And even when you do get it back to the station correctly, it still doesn't work. I have to unplug and replug, then set station, then it works. Irritating. But will deal with for now. Am I doing something wrong?
Got this for my small boat, it was on sale at West Marine and listed as 'waterproof' (who wants a boat radio that's not waterproof?). Takes multiple power sources, does dual watch, weather band, and the price was right.After it charged up it worked great. We used it several times for coordinating activites without incident.Until, while helping trailer the boat, my friend slips on some seaweed and this 'waterproof' radio hits the water. It was in MAYBE a foot of water for half a second, but that was enough. The PTT button was stuck on, the button would physically push and release but the circuit stayed active and the radio kept transmitting- salt water had shorted the PTT switch.Turning the radio off and on was no help- it refused to power up with the PTT switch held down (just made a beeping noise).Further research reveals that this unit is rated JIS4. According to [...], JIS4 means 'splash resistant'.Most of the other marine portables are rated JIS7 (same as IPX7)- can be submerged under 1 meter (3 feet) of water for 30 minutes with no ill effects. Some are rated JIS8 (indefinitely submersible up to mfr. specified depth).Many of the other units also float, and most aren't that much more expensive than this one.You might check out theUniden MHS75, which is actually cheaper, smaller, and is JIS8 rated. It also has SAME weather radio alerts, which this doesn't.I'm giving this 2/5 stars because I think a boating radio, to be used on the water, should be more than just 'splash proof', especially when nearly all the competition is JIS7. And had me and my friends been stuck on the water instead of on the boat launch, the unexpected failure of this unit would have put us in serious trouble.
Even though this camera came out a few years ago, I still prefer it over many later models. It's easy to use, well made, and being able to have a mini dv tape for an archive collection is important. I highly recommend it.
Unfortunately I didn't buy this from Amazon because I needed it right away, but I plugged it in and it works like a jewel.I'll check back once in a while and report further as it goes along like I did with my DLink Wireless Router, but right now its perfect.Great job Firelite!Although I'm confused why the 20 GB model which is smaller would cost more, I'm thrilled even with the bigger size of the 40 GB model.
I think most of the reviews here on this item are right on, so I'll just add a few things I thought.I find this MP3/CD player convenient enough that I feel hard-disk MP3 players aren't worth the high price. MP3 files don't really sound as good as real CD's. For a while I've been only listening to MP3's, but after switching to CD's again, I don't feel like going back (though they do have their up's too).This CD player has a very, very long battery life --- I don't have to keep recharging batteries like most other electronic devices these days. It's rather compact and light, and not fragile.A few negatives: the sounds are not as configurable (no equalizer, its mega bass system isn't as good --- see other reviews); there are only two playing modes --- shuffle and single song modes with no repeat feature, so you cannot let it keep playing; the radio/tv mode often starts even the unit is put on hold (it's so easy to accidentally press the &quot;on&quot; button for radio --- I don't know why hold doesn't work here); the navigator pad is a bit small; and the headphone that comes with the unit totally sucks (with a bit of bass the sounds will be distorted all the time...just buy a better one yourself).But even with all the cons I'm pretty happy with it. To me the long battery life itself is quite appealing...it doesn't deliver the best sounds (for which you should look elsewhere) but is still a great CD/MP3 walkman.
I found this router installation very tough. I am a sw guy but could install all h/w by myself.. But I found the manual not sufficient.. I was trying to setup this router along with my Bellsouth DSL model.. I tried their first step of connecting the cables .. switched off all of them and then switched on one by one in the order they have said (i did this for 12 hrs) nothing seems to be working... I have returned this item to Amazon .. I searched the web then i found that they have problem with the router firmware which doesnot work with most of the dsl modems available now..I wouldnot recommend anyone buying this router.
I'm not sure what may have happened with the product described in the previous review, but it in now way approximates my experience. This device is slick, small, sturdy, remarkably intuitive and has fantastic sound quality.I can't comment on the radio part because , although I have had no problems with the radio, that is not my primary purpose in owning this state of the art machine.I have several hundred CDs ripped to the DMP-X20 and have only used less than 2 gig of space. The device says it holds 20 gig of info, but in actuality it is about 19. It will hold 8,000 CDs, so I can't figure out how the prior reviewer used so much space with so few CDs.Last, the sound quality is unbelievably good and the entire unit can be operated with one hand, changing songs, artists, albums or volume. I did upgrade to Koss rubber, in-ear plugs which give a better sound.I assume there are going to be faulty units produced and have to guess that is what happened with the once reviewed above. I have never written an online review, but my experience was so superior and so different from this other one that I felt compelled to share. I have looked at a number of other players, but this is head and shoulders above them. Whether via Napster 2.0 or CDs from my computer, the transfer is quick and seamless. I fully recommend this device.
The charger work's real well, it charges my Zen:M fast. The Price is Right!
I have purchased these headphones on the reason that it was in my price budget, as I had just purchased a Microsoft Zune. I have owner many mp3 players from a Samsung Yepp in 2000 to various generation ipods.And I am a music lover by far. I have to say "IF YOU WANT THE BEST PORTABLE HEADPHONES @ THIS PRICE POINT BUY THESE HEADPHONES NOW"This is the way portable music should be heard. I listen to all genres of music, but mostly R&B; and Rap/Hip Hop...These headphone make your mp3s come alive. You hear parts of the track you never heard before...These headphones are that darn good..
I've fallen in love with this tripod. I am a beginner and am I am slowly upgrading my photography equipment. Upgraded to this from a Sunpak which was much bigger but much less stable. I have paired it with a Bogen-Manfrotto 322 RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System.My camera (K10D with battery grid) and heaviest lens together weigh 11 pounds. This tripod is stable in all configurations with the center column used vertically. Even with the center column extended horizontally, by paying attention to which direction the legs are pointed, and adding counterweight to the attached hook, (at the head), this tripod is rock solid.I love the fact that this tripod has adjustable tension for all its adjustments and comes with the tool needed attached to one of the legs.I DO have two minor quips, and they are very minor indeed. There is no handle or strap included with this tripod, (I guess they want to sell you ACCESSORIES!), and you must partially open one leg to carry this tripod. My other (tiny) complaint would be adding a hook to the bottom of the center column for using it horizontally. With a hook you would be able to use less wieght to counterbalance your camera/lens. Again the dreaded ACCESSORIES.This tripod is not light, but not as heavy as others I have shopped. If you really want light, look at carbon, you will be disappointed here. I am sure there are better, lighter tripods on the market, but haven't seen any in this price range.For the price, this is a fantastic piece of equipment and I look forward to using this for a while.
I know I know... Razer doesn't profess to support mac with their mice (despite recently marketing at mac events)... but I've tried tons and tons of mice, and they all essentially work. Granted, you might not be able to program all the buttons to do everything you want right out of the box (though you can use a shareware program/driver called usb overdrive to regain this ability), but you can still use the mouse and program the other buttons for various expose' functions.I got my Razer Copperhead today via UPS and was very excited to start using it. (Nice packaging btw. They don't package it so that you have to mutilate yourself to open it.) I kinda missed not having a case to come with it like my Viper did, but no biggie. (My dad stole my Viper but not the case for it.)I plug the mouse into my Powerbook G4. What comes up? The OS thinks it's a keyboard... After cancelling all that, I tried moving the mouse. Nothing. Can't move. Can't click. Can't scroll. Nothing. Now, it lights up all pretty... but it's unusable. So, I check out their site where they link to USB Overdrive for mac drivers (and IMO they should be making native drivers for their product especially if there's no working replacement).I install USB Overdrive... no fix. I'm looking at a very pretty and very expensive paper weight. I emailed Razer about this (mentioning that I'd tried USB Overdrive and it didn't work). To their credit, I received a reply in a couple of hours. On the other hand, they sent an email stating that they don't support the mac and that I should use USB Overdrive as "You can use the mouse on a Macintosh using these USB Overdrive drivers, but you will not be able to program the buttons."Thanks alot... I know reading the same stupid questions over and over again every day must be really annoying, but part of customer service involves actually reading those emails. Life sucks, what can be said.Anyhow, like I said, this is the first mouse I've run into (out of... like... 5 different brands... one including a Razer) that didn't work at all on my Powerbook. I've sent another email to Razer and one to USB Overdrive's writers. Hopefully something will fix this. The mouse actually has firmware, but of course, the software to update the firmware runs on Windows only. Classy...Assuming the mouse worked:It's very nice looking. The blue really glows. It looks way better than my viper did (and that's not just because I prefer blue to red).It's very light and fits in the hand well. I do have small hands though. I've heard people say Razer mice tend to be too small. The Copperhead is bigger (wider) than the Viper. I don't like the newer Logitechs for gaming due to their shape and size. I love Logitech's G7 battery pack idea, but it's not portable of course, and like I said, I don't like the shape. (On a vaguely related note, why can't someone make a bluetooth mouse that works without skipping all the time??)It's ambidextrous.The scroll wheel turns easier than my old Viper. The scroll wheel is notched. (It might not be that it turns easier as much as it's notched and is thus easier to grip with the finger. On the Viper, I had trouble switching weapons using the scroll wheel at times due to my finger slipping.)An annoyance for me is that the left button on this mouse (maybe just mine) feels loose. It has a solid click, but before the click you can move the button. It reminds me of the macmice bluetooth mouse (though nowhere near that bad... that mouse (all of them) was horribly loose feeling). The right button does not have this problem.The front thumb button feels easy to use, but the rear one hits right on the edge of my thumb nail and is uncomfortable. The thumb buttons on the side opposite of your thumb are of course useless. Basically, calling this a seven button mouse isn't really true. It has 5 useable buttons (4 for me). Which 5 depends on which hand you're using.Anyway, I really wanted to love this mouse, but the fact that it's useless with my Powerbook (and I suspect any mac) makes it near worthless to me.
When ordering this product, I took the advice of a review which said the CL-52 held more ink than the CL-42. Unfortunately, my printer required the CL-42 and they are not interchangeable. Now I'm stuck with ink I cannot use and it was a rather costly mistake.
Works real well and serves the purpose. I use on my phone then use the adapter to download pictures I take. Can't beat the price.
This is an excellent printer. The scan quality is amazing and the cartridge does last long enough. For some weird reason, the yellow gets over faster than the other 2 colors. This happened twice and I have no clue why. I did not print anything that had specifically higher yellow on it.
I bought this mainly to listen to in my medium sized bedroom, but found it also filled my larger living room with undistorted sound on most songs played at low to medium high volumes. Impressive crystal clear sound on vocal solos as well as great clarity on instrumentals featuring solo piano, flutes and harps. Fair sound on bass up to medium-high volume levels, but go past that and the bass distorts or may sound flat at lower volumes on certain songs. Only metal heads and those who crave a bass thump and generally blast most songs will be left wanting. I compared this side by side to a supposedly competitive product - Logitech's mm50 - and there's no contest. The mm50 achieved roughly half the volume level of the OnStage and sounded like a distorted transistor radio. I highly recommend the OnStage II if you are looking for a very small footprint (7" diameter takes up no space. base unit weighs one pound) with very impressive sound for the size consideration that's also aesthetically pleasing. JBL even went so far as to provide peel off black sticker covers to mask your iPod's white dock insert. At first I thought it was going to look chintzy but it blends in with the base unit color perfectly to obliterate all traces of the offending white insert. The super tiny RF remote works across the room and through obstacles. All around sweet deal.
Unlike a lot of reports about grainy pictures and what not; this camera is really top notch! This is my first camera and I got some really great shots already, the grainy complaint was probably due to people using a higher ISO and not knowing much about camera settings. You'll definitely want a zoom lens though, the 28-80mm is nice for normal everyday things, but if you really want to experiment try looking for a 28-300 or even a 70-300mm lens.Definitely recommended for amateurs.
Easy to install. Rock solid construction.This mount probably was not meant for my LCD (this has 4 mounting holes my LCD has 6), so it was kind of offset. This made the monitor tilt sideways. No problem, I leveled the monitor, tightened the tension screw and it has stayed ever since!
It worked great - until untimely death.First, screen started to flicker slightly.Then a wide band of vertical lines appeared. Each line ~1 pixel thick, different color.Disconnected monitor - it still shows same band. 305T cycles thru basic colors when disconnected. And I still have Dell LCD around which is fine after 4+ yrs.Got replacement in about 3 weeks. It died after a week - suddenly it started blinking with thin vertical color lines.2nd replacement works so far (4th month now)
I don't use filters much at all, but this circular polarizer works fairly well in removing unwanted reflections. You get what you pay for. This is not a bad filter, but hardly the best one out there.
I had this radio in my car for a little under a year. I finally went back to my factory installed radio yesterday. From the very beginning I noticed that the reception for all analog channels was worse with this radio than with the factory one. When I did get an HD signal it sounded good but would fade in and out and would drive me crazy. I got zero AM reception.The flip cover rattled a lot. I finally figured out that I had to keep it open to stop the noise. The cd eject button was very weak from the beginning. It would only eject about 1/4 inch.I was very surprised a couple months ago when I flipped the cover back up only to discover that the display was blank and all the buttons were unusable. I couldn't turn the radio off, even after I turned off the car. Thankfully I discovered that I could fix this problem by pressing the reset button.I went on a long car trip last week and the cd eject button broke after the first hour. I also had to press reset at least 6 times. This radio went in the trash, right after I took it apart to get my cd back.
This is a very nice inexpensive bag. There is a lot of room and plenty of compartments for numerous items. I would recommend this if you are looking for an alternate to leather.
The AG-DVX100 has killed 16mm motion picture camera systems and 16mm film stock except for the die-hard motion picture fans. The bottom line is - do not shoot 16mm or Super 16mm because this camera produces cine images that are better than 16mm and Super 16mm on DV, which means that it is also cheaper because you do not need to buy and process 16mm film stock. If you blow this video up to 35mm the image quality is still better than 16mm film formats.However 35mm still rules... but the future for digital looks good.Also the problems with this camera have been corrected in the AG-DVX100a version so you may want to hold back until you see that one on-line here. You would also do well to get the AG-LA7200G anamorphic lens so that you can shoot in scope with a squeezed digital image (Just like a real anamorphic lens!)!Bottom line. This is a top of the range domestic camcorder with pro qualities. 16mm motion picture camera users should use this in their productions instead. It is a waaaaay cheaper and looks better. The cine-switch technology in this camera is based on the same system that Lucas used to film his New Star Wars movies with. Also the PAL version does not have 24 fps but this does not matter because PAL is 25 fps and the difference can not be noticed with the naked eye alone and transfer to film is easy with 25 fps PAL but not so easy with 30 fps NTSC so the NTSC version of this camera can also shoot 24 fps for that. Also this camera is loaded with functions. There is not a single thing you can do not with it but! and this is a big but! the NEW AG-DVX100a will address the negatives that the AG-DVX100 has (zoom problems and focus problems and other things). Keep an eye out for the AG-DVX100a although it may be $1000 more expensive than this one but should be no concern to those who had to shoot on expensive 16mm film equipment with expensive 16mm film stock and expensive 16mm processing and expensive 16mm to video transfers.16mm is dead.
This is OK and does the job I wanted it forDelivery was on time.
This is a good case, but i would prefer one that it can be a little bit small, because is bulky. But on the overall, is a very good adquisition for the people that wants to take underwater photography.
If you need to split an A/V signal and or S video this is exactly what is needed. I have a digital cable box that would not allow analog signals to pass through the coax signal; so I needed a way to use the RCA cable option to more than one input. I heard the Y cables would degrade the signal when splitting. So I went ahead and bought this and Im glad I did because it works right out of the box I had some RCA cables laying around and now I can record my digital cable or analog if I want to, all the while I can watch the other signal. Sadly there is only input in this box but you might need to split an Svideo connection this has that option available although I havent needed it. I dont believe this would convert to Svideo from RCA. It works I cant find a major complaint I just needed to free a outlet for the big ac adapter that was the only inconvenience and it lacks a way to split HDMI but that wasnt promised overall Im still very happy with this purchase. As always Amazon was early when sending this purchase I got it a week after order just a day or so before christmas eve at free shipping. Package in original new condition. I am very pleased with this purchase.
You don't need this cable for transfering things, if you got one from your camera or something else, that will work as well. What the point I am trying to get across is that if you already have a calbe that works, or if you are planning on getting something that has it, why not buy yourself snacks at the grocery store and wait?It may be worth getting, but olnly if you can't afford something like a camera/ it's very cheap.
Like the title said, it's read speed meets the usb 2.0 spec. But the write speed is as slow as usb 1.1 spec.
This cable gave me full control of my home theatre unit without spending a fortune for a hdmi cable.Works good with no problems.
Excelente si se tiene una Tarjeta Gr&aacute;fica poderosa, soporta SLI y CrossFire, gran cantidad de conexiones.Cons: La cantidad de cables es un poco inc&oacute;moda y es ruidosa.
The cable seems a little better than the original, but the test will come in a year or so...
I recently read about the Evoca 140 in Popular Photo. This camera recently won the 1999 European Compact Camera of the Year Award.I have been shooting pictures for about a month. It is the best camera I ever picked up in my hands. Every thing it said in the article was true. The 140mm lens bring you 4x closer to the subject. The camera also has a Scheinder Kreuznach lens, (High End German Optics) that are not found in any other camera like it.It would recommend this camera to both first time buyers as well as advance photographers
I haven't had an opportunity to really give this camera a work out, but from what I have seen so far I am a little dissapointed. picture quality not what I was expecting for this price.
This was purchased to enhance the reception of a FM/AM radio system located in a trailer in a mobile park....and it has a canopy metal roof over the trailer for protection from the heavy snows of the Adirondack winters in NYS. Needless to say, this cuts down radio and TV reception! This has worked very well in that context and have any number of FM stations in which to listen. I would highly recommend this product.
This is a good light kit for professional videographers just getting into the business. You really get a lot for your dollar on this.It's also packed like a game of tetris so the case is small but HEAVY!Those cables are not stingers they have to go directly into the light but I didn't expect otherwise.There are no spare bulbs though and this might throw off some people after purchase.Still this thing is cheap compact and is really the best option for most pros
This tape is advertised as having an extra strength adhesive. Maybe so, but it still does not stick well on textured paint.
Robust, easy to use with good sound quality. Works well with linux OS and Amarok in MSC mode once the ID3 tags are sorted. I guess the newer versions are as good
I bought this receiver in May 2006 (made in China....).It broke in Aug due to no signal could be sent to speaker. The same situation also happened 1 month ago, but in that time it played again next day. However, this time it broke completely. I will replace it.As my opinion, the quality of this receiver is not reliable.
This remote suceeded in reducing the number of remotes we have laying around, but overall we are disappointed with the purchase. We have been terribly frustrated with the responsiveness of the buttons, and the ergonomics of button placement. We still use our original TiVo remote for TiVo controls because it is so much easier to press FF, REW, & PLAY buttons and Tivo responds better.I don't think this is worth the money.
I needed to control my camera through a firewire port and my laptop did not have a firewire port. This PCMCIA firewire adapter was easy to install and was trouble free during two weeks of intense use.
The seller called me to say that the item I ordered was sold out. However, he offered to sell me the next higher level Sony Cybershot camera with 25% more picture resolution for the same price. I accepted and the camera arrived as promised in a few days. I was very pleased with the camera, the price and the service. Bob Benson
I've had two of these units for three years now - both in fine working order, although I practically never used their VHS features. They're light, easy to work with, and the remote control is easy to figure and hold.There is no DTS-mode for these.At the time of this writing, I'm sure that spending $100.00 on a DVD unit nets you better options...
Quick & easy install & set up. Toughest part was opening up the computer and accessing new port. This took only a few minutes. Once installed the set up was quick. Total time start to finish about 15 minutes. Very easy event.
Unfortunately, the problem with digital recorders is the fact that the options are very limited. This recorder does what it is supposed to do but not in a superb way. Be very careful with the battery lid which will fall off and is very flimsy. I tape it every time I change the batteries (which is very frequent).
I just recently upgraded my 3 other uniden scanners. I really like the BCT15 but it is somewhat complicated. So of course I needed to buy the director software that makes programming easier thru your computer. The uniden web site I felt was misleading because what I ended up buying was a registration key... not software for $29 dollars. You have to download the software then use the key. Well to this day I have not been able to download it. (Vista) I emailed uniden customer support (which takes them 3 days to respond) so that game went on for awhile. I then was on the phone for over a hour trying for a refund! Which they will not do because they are not sure whether you did download or not! When customer service finally put a guy named Josh on the phone and he told me he would burn me a disk and send it out right away I was happy. The disk never came and they claim they know no Josh. Nightmare.... say the least!
I've got my Zip 250-USB running on a 1Ghz Pentium 3 with Windows ME and had no trouble getting it installed. Have not had any system locks, either. It's much faster than my old Zip 100 that ran on the parallel port, though the 250-USB reads Zip 100 disks with no problem (though slower than 250 disks). I'm using Iomega's Quik Sync back-up software and it's great to have it operating automatically in the background, without me having to remember to do it.When I bought mine, the USB-powered version was not yet available, so mine uses an AC power adapter. The USB-powered version would be nice to have for running on my laptop.
My older model Kokak digital camera requires this CR-V3 battery. It lasts very long - more than 6 months - even though I take and download to my computer a LOT of photos.
I just got these today and like the others said they fit well, their good and loud and most importantly they're cheap (the last two SanDisk headphones i had fell apart within 3 months). The one bad thing about it is that the right headphone cord is a light pink color.
I do agree about the overheating issue though,I tried playing guild wars and it overheats in less than 15. dont try to play games on the integrated graphics, im getting a 6600gt and it should run much smoother. I like that it has a pci express slot and some room for ram.
This is a beautiful Genuine Leather case. I bought it for my iPod nano i liked it so much i got another one for my iPod video. It is by far the best case i ever had.
I got this filter for a 50mm 1.8 Nikon but this filer will sit in my drawer.Filter attaches well on the lens but you are now a happy flare owner. A lot of it!I can now make the difference between a $50+ UV multi coated filter and a $10 UV filterI will stay without it as the glass is very recessed on my lens anyway and the risk of scratching/ touching them is almost zero.Not recommended....
I have owned this printer myself for a year and a half. I had problems with documents feeding from the top. Called HP and they sent me out a new machine, no questions asked! Have not had anymore problems with the second one. In fact, I like the machine and the service so much, I bought one for my mother for Christmas!
This item works fairly well-seems like the print doesn't show up as good as it should but it could be I haven't perfected how to use the lightscribe program well enough yet. The music downloaded on them sounds great.
I bought 5 of these for a presentation I was doing. They are small, compact, and easy to use. I actually went out and bought of the 1gb size for personal use, and I'm very happy with it so far.
I purchased this unit last April 2005. After 2 months it quit working and the overload light came on. I unplugged my computer and monitor, (only things plugged into it), and it still wouldn't work and light said "overloaded". I called APC and had to send it back for $25.00 shipping. Their policy is to send a "refurbished" unit. Took a month to get. Second unit did the same thing. Sent back again, received another in about a month. Now this one just went out also. Same problem and booklet says it is an internal error, when it does this. Not a "fault" in my wiring or "reverse polarity, or anything else on my part. My last unit a "Contaxt" lasted over 8 years. Basically in my humble opinion, this a piece of junk. As is their return policy, where you pay the shipping and only receive a refurbished unit. States so in their "warranty". Of course you can't read it till you get it home or to the office. Not very reputable. Used to be a good company with good products. Not any longer!
The product is just so good that there is nothing to point out! What's more, the price is so competitive. It was a real good deal!
This is like an RC5, but smaller, more compact, and with dual button functions!!The RC1 has 3 switch settings, 1 is off, 2 is 2 second timer, then the shutter releases, 3 is instant shutter release.Great wireless remote to have for the Rebel XTi.
let's face it - most sony subwoofers are best used as large paperweights, but not the SA-WX900 (another best buy) or the SA-WX700. i watch an occasional DVD but my main application is musical - classical, jazz, rock, etc. and i also perform and listen to a lot of live music. so i'm not looking for artificial bass, only notes that are supposed to be there, in proper balance. and as a musician, i know what is supposed to be there, and what isn't.i'm pairing my SA-WX700 with a pair of linn katans which are pretty musical and produce usable output down to about 35Hz, so i set my cutoff down at 50 Hz, set the volume to about 10 o'clock and chose some material.i put a telarc disc featuring the cleveland orchestra wind section onto my linn turntable and cranked up the opening of movement #3 of the holst #1 in Eb (the huge bass drum) and was quite satisfied - it wasn't earth shaking, but i got the kind of sound and feel i'd get from a live performance (having performed this piece myself in the past). ditto for the opening of stravinsky's firebird suite - the low note from the string basses was perceived more an uneasiness than a note per se, and of course, the ending had the kind of balance i expect.i then went to brian bromberg doing solos on acoustic bass on 'wood' and 'wood II' and found i actually had to dial the subwoofer down a bit as it was quite boomy - but i suspect that is more a consequence of how the albums were recorded and produced and how the bass was miked/picked up, since i then played herbie hancock's 'rock it' the mid-bass remained tight with no boominess whatsoever - and none of the false "loudness contour" effect.the SA-WX700 does what i want it to do - produce the notes my speakers can not, and do it in a musical way.the biggest drawback is that in my listening room, i found the placement to be very critical - against a wall, i find it to be too boomy for my listening tastes, which are what i consider to be fairly flat when it comes to bass response. this is no minor inconvenience, as the SA-WX700 is a rather sizeable unit. so i'm using it more or less like an end table a good 3-4 feet away from the wall. also, the wires that comes with the subwoofer are garbage - upgrade to a higher gauge.NOTE: some speakers (and subwoofers) require a breaking in period. i purchased my subwoofer used, so YMMV if you get yours new.
Just amazed at the price differential between these hdmi cables on amazon, and all the others at the local stores (BB,CC,etc). I'm sure there's manufacturing differences/quality control, etc, but we're talking HUGE difference. I don't see any real world performance difference between this particular cable and 4 others that I have that were more expensive. Do yourself a favor and get a couple of these at the same time.
I didn't feel like running another Ethernet cable to my office. Putting one of these on each end of the existing cable run did the trick. Like the other reviews say - this won't split a port from your hub or router. This will only split a cable. The newly split cable now needs a second hub or router port. I wish Cables to Go would only sell these as a pair. That may eliminate some confusion when people order just one and expect it to split a signal.
I'm still learning photography. I liked the ease of using a normal filter rather than some complex set-up.
I ordered the Garmin 360. It is great. I can load my audio books and listen as I drive.
good armour and if your hand is big enough then it increases the grip. If you hand is very small then it may look little bulky. It may keep the moisture away also.
I use this with a Kenwood TK-2170 as a duty walkie while on patrol. Having said that, with the antenna right up against the body it is difficult for remote users to understand/copy what I am saying with the radio clipped to my belt and using speaker mic. Maybe SWR, maybe not. With the antenna being in open air (handheld), it works excellently. My only gripe is the antenna being unable to handle being belt worn.
This mouse has the two features which are important for any device made for laptops...it's small (does not take up much room)...and it's extremely light. This mouse has a short chord which is enough for use with a laptop...the chord is long enough to go around the backside of my laptop and through to the mousepad without too much excess. I can still scroll comfortably and when I put the laptop in the bag, I won't have too much chord to have to wrap up for the mouse which also saves space in my laptop case. This mouse will work well with lefties and righties. There are two main buttons and the scrolling wheel/button. The mouse is also smaller than the typical desktop mouse but is still very comfy.I would definitely not recommend this device though for use with a desktop system because of the fact that the chord would probably not work in a desktop setting.
We purchased this printer for photo scanning and were not very impressed with the quality or the speed of scanning.Pros:1. Card reader on the front easily accessible2. Quick printing for text and high quality photo printing (not scanning)3. Sleek design and small footprint.Cons:1. Terrible drivers/software and very large installa. Windows wont load properly if printer is turned onb. Software freezes a lot and computer has to be restarted2. Scanner is very loud and slow3. Driver update software is annoying, too many pop-upsOverall I would never purchase this printer again or recommend it. We are switching to a Canon printer due to the drivers and sofware.
It works great I have absolutely no problems with it. I got it to use on my apple tv2 :)
Absolutely love it. It is so versatile, you can wheel it or carry it like a briefcase! The leather is of great quality and it holds alot.
I purchased this receiver as part of a home theater system mainly because of its 7.1 capabilities and auto calibration of the surround speakers. It's a breeze to set up and delivers house shaking base and crystal clear sound. I purchased acoustically matched Infinity speakers for the system. The many options offered by the selectible surround modes make it very easy to taylor the sound to fit the music source, whether it's a move, music DVD or CD. For the price, this receiver is hard to beat.
And yet again one more connector device that i have bought from here that simply does not work . not much more to say . cus i can not rate what doesnt work
It looks good. Very durable material. I expect it to last a long time. Protects my camera very well. The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC W200 digital camera with wrist strap fits inside the case perfectly-not too loose and not too tight. The exterior storage pouch holds an extra battery or memory stick. The adjustable neck strap is very well designed and comfortable. You can remove the neck strap from the case very easily. If I lost this case, I would replace it immediately.
If only this product actually worked correctly... I read all the negative reviews, then I thought, "I can get it to work, I always do". Well, maybe not this time.By way of background, I have a master's degree in electrical engineering and many years of experience with computer gadgets of all sorts -- and I can get this thing to work, intermittently, sort of, sometimes.If you are looking for a project, then this is the product for you. If you are irritated every time your keyboard and mouse do not work (which I personally find irritating), then you should probably look elsewhere.I'm a diehard Logitech guy, but they goofed on this one. Maybe new drivers would help??
Out of the box these speakers met and exceeded all expectations. I enjoyed them for approximately one year. As other reviewers have noted many fail over time. Time is up,the speakers are back in the box.
The battery works well, and replacement was a breeze with the video to follow. Yay for giving new life to an old pod we were going to toss out as a goner.The prying tool could be a bit better though. The soft plastic quickly lost it's edge, and thus any use as a prying device.
Specifications of those headphones made them look extremely attractive especially for portable use, but unfortunately the sound this set provides is very poor. The base is nonexistent, and they do not isolate the outside noise at all. But again, those headphones only cost $..., and I guess you can't expect much for that price.
Kingston, DTI/1GB-Twin Pack, USB Flash Drive (Retail Package)Comment: what is there to say? Solid-state flash drive ... they work.
Well if it wasn't for the sound quality I would to tally love this but I have lost two tips in a period of 5 weeks, yes Bose do replace them and send you a new set, but it upsets me to see how easy it is to loose this tips and without them it is so uncomfortable to use them, I'm going to try to glue them or something
I am using it for both Skype and landline calls with 3-handset Uniden station. Sound quality is very good, no echo. When it works it works quite well as Skype as well as landline.Below are the issues I ran in so far:1. Utility crashes 100% if called number gives out busy signal (US).2. Utility randomly crashes. I am yet to have a 24 hour period without restarting unit and skype.3. Unit seems to be unable to tolerate even smallest power surges. I had power outage, that crashed unit and required unplugging/plugging back DESPITE the fact that computer is on UPS and never even blinked.4. Does not want to work with dual-port 2.0 USB card when external HD connected to second port, although works just fine on ancient (circa 2001) motherboard USB ports.5. Does not work too well with latest Skype software (skype bugs maybe??). Feels more "stable" when skype downgraded to version provided on CD. Downgrade did not rectify problems 1-4 listed above.Interesting toy, definitely not robust enough to be used as primary phone without backup landline or give to your grandma.
This was hard to install and did not work very well.I returned it for refund.
Astro works perfectly....buy it, and relax....never again worry about losing a wayward hound, or disturbing one on point by yelling, etc.!! It has changed our lives for the better....a first-class product that really delivers, plus you get far more than dog tracking capability....such a true bargain is rare these days.
Excellent Quality leather,nice soft and fits the Zune like a glove. Great buy.Maria
I decided to buy this particular mouse because I got myself a new ThinkPad and wanted to have a mouse that "matched" my laptop in terms of appearance. I also wanted a smaller mouse for when I am on the road. What I received however was much more than that!This mouse has been so far the best mouse I have ever used! It is small, so it feels a little bit strange in the beginning, but extremely precise and sensitive in its response to hand movements. I had read that after you get used to it then all other mouses seem unnecessarily big and bulky and I need to say that this is true. After using this mouse at home all other mouses I have used at work don't even come close! The material it is made from is also very nice, as it provides a very nice grip. As per the looks, the red-lighted scrolling wheel makes it just fantastic! Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and I strongly recommend it. Two thumbs up!
This camera bag fits my Nikon d40x w/ 18-55mm lens perfectly, plus there's room for a flash and long zoom lens. It seems well constructed. I chose this model because the top flap has a zipper close to keep out dust, plus it has a front clip for fast access.
Fits the 13" MacBook perfectly. Superb construction and design. Cools very well. Quiet. And since it is made from aluminium, it even cools a bit with the fans powered-down. If you have a small lap (like under 5 feet tall), then the edges of the underside will not sit optimally onto your legs. Furthermore, some users regardless of lap size, will find the edges of the underside uncomfortable for long stretches.
Not the quietest power supply I've used, but certainly not noisy by any means. It has been reliable, and is nicely put together. My case is odd - the power supply is exposed and visible, so it is nice to have something that looks a bit better than your standard cheap metal power supply.
I ride a motorcycle everywhere i go. I keep my laptop and everything else in this bag. Very big and lots of pockets. i will say that when i was looking at buying this bag I read all the reviews. Most said that it was too big and too many pockets. Well that is true. You will for get which pocket you put things in and have to open one or more. I don't really look at that as a negative thing. if you ride a motorcycle this is the bag to get. Has a stomach strap with clip to help secure the bag to your body. VERY GOOD BAG AND GREAT QUALITY!!!
I bought this printer dock for my CX7330 Kodak digital camera. This dock works great! I didn't even use the book for the instructions! I simply used the get started quick guide and it was so EASY! I couldn't believe it was so easy. It's definately worth the money! And it prints wonderfully!
This solio charger is simply amazing!!! it provides enough power to recharge my iPod during a plane flight and I have the power to keep my cellphone working even without a power plug. Congratulations on the great design, idea and user friendly features.
Item arrived as expected.PRO: it does take glare out of pictures, it makes the green and blue really stand out in your photos.CON: it is difficult to rotate with hood in place, also difficult to find the correct area for the optimum picture. these are not problems of the polarizer filter, but of me the operator.I would not recommend using this filter inside.
I have had a set of these for about a week and a half and they are great. CDs, DVDs and games (all with strong bass tracks) sound great. The footprint of the speakers in nice and small; but the sound is B I G! The rebate makes this set especially nice.
I wanted to like these speaks but despite plenty of positive reviews I still had realistic expectations. Well, they are OK. But JUST OK. The sound is not very loud and there is ZERO low and middle range, (I suppose it is better than nothing at all, though). In my opinion, not worth making room for in your luggage.Personally I am going to return mine and pay a little more money for hopfully a little more quality.
I love it. I just wish it had a side pocket for the cords. Other than that, it work and does exactly what it should do. Just one little improvement suggestion.
I bought this is go along with a portable blu-ray player we purchased at the same time. It holds everything that comes with the player and the hard shell under the fabric really protects everything in it. If you need a case for a portable dvd or blu-ray, this is the one to get.
I love these speakers with my onkyo receiver at first i thought they sucked when i hooked them up to and old sony receiver but it did not have the power to really drive them. real happy will buy one more set and a set of floor standing from the ss line of speakers.
Don't listen to the positive reviews, those people are willing to put up with a LOT of drawbacks to solve very particular problems.No one here has complained about a few things that really irk me.1. MPEG2 support - Dlink claims it, but since FF/RW do NOT work with MPEG2 I think they need to put lots of little asteriks by the word "support".2. The remote is pathetic! The layout is awful, and the most used buttons are very small and grouped closely and incoherently.3. File names, on the screen the 520 truncates filenames to about 31 characters. I've got a whole screen full of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart-" without any way to tell the recording dates, etc. Even the "info" button just mimics the file name length.
I got this camera for my daughter for Christmas...it is a great little camera!! Small enough she can throw it in her purse and go and it takes great pictures. It has many cool extra little features too...like memo and movie. Only fault we've found is it does not come with a memory card. Not a big deal as it does have internal memory, she just went out and got a new memory card to hold extra pictures. I'd highly recommend
The ability to hold and operate this unit in the palm of one hand gives this MP3 player the edge over all competitors. I love "the circle" that you can move up and down with your thumb to select just the right song from the hundreds stored. Then press the center of the circle and you are playing your music. What an incredible single handed user interface. We are using it on an Intel based system with Mediafour's "Xplay" product and it works great!
I needed to backup data from an old garmin etrex legend gps. I still had the serial cable for it but no serial port on my current PC. Debian Linux 7.0 "wheezy" recognized this adapter immediately and I was able to get my data.
The headset that came with Dragon Naturally Speaking Home didn't work, so I was happy that I had ordered this one which works very well.
I bought these mainly for music and I found that they were too heavy on the vocals and drums. Guitars often ended up getting lost underneath. The treble range could be impressive at times, but it bordered on being too bright, and suffered from really bad sibilance, which I'm sensitive to. The mid-bass was overly punchy. There is also zero low end bass. I thought this might be a problem while reading the reviews, but I've met so many people who are bass nuts and need to have ridiculously loud bass that I don't listen to anyone when it comes to bass anymore. I'm not docking any stars for the lack of deep bass though, because it's quite possible these were designed to be used with a sub. Just be aware that these are not full-range by any means.Overall, the unbalanced sound and sibilance is what did these in for me, and I ended up selling them.
I was looking for a macro lens (my first), I was considering Sigma 105mm and tamron 90mm all of them are good choices, but I get better price on this Tokina, The image quality is excellent, It's very sensitive to movement, you have to use a tripode o monopode, even use it on manual mode to catch good pictures. It says that is 2.8 but is 2.8 only when the subjetc is far away. if your subject is closer like 30 centimeters it becomes 4 o 4.5 (aperture). Good Color, very Sharp and a nice little dark buke. The autofocus is slow, but you have to be patient on this kind of pictures. I took some portraints and look great very good.
If you are in the market for a really nice beginner/intermediate telescope look no further. This package really packs a punch when it comes to quality and expansion. The optics are outstanding, the optional motor drive works great, it's easy to set up, and the customer support is second to none. Can also dabble in some astrophotography as well. Do yourself a favor and buy this. If not as a beginner/intermediate telescope, buy it as a second backup scope! You will not regret it. I was very impressed with the quality and everything that was included for the price.
My purchase of this monitor was for the DVI and worked out greatI would recommend this product to anyone.....
I'm a long time Palm user. After two days with the 5mx, I'm a convert.The bad news about the 5mx: It is larger than a Palm III, Palm V, Visor, etc. The screen contrast isn't great.The good news:1. It has a keyboard. I find input of text much faster and easier than the Palm even though I am fairly experienced with Graffiti.2. It has 16MB of RAM and is expandable with off the shelf CompactFlash cards. One of the first things I did was purchase a 48MB CompactFlash card.3. You can program in perl, java, or python on the 5mx.4. There is a lot of freeware/shareware available. Not as much as for the Palm, but still I find that software is available to duplicate almost all the functions that I used on the Palm.5. The 5mx can multitask.6. The built-in Email client can use POP/IMAP/SMTP to fetch and deliver mail to an ISPs mail server.7. The screen is big enough that web browsing on the 5mx is actually fairly practical.8. The 5mx runs nethack ;-)
VERY SIMPLE TO INSTALL. DIFFICULT TO INTERPRET HOW TO PROGRAM FOR COPYING DVD TO VHS AND VICE VERSA.
After my Apple PowerBook AC adapter broke I went in search of a replacement, but I found that a brand-name replacement would cost almost $80 dollars!This off-brand Apple AC adapter is reasonably priced (I found mine for less than $30 including shipping) and it works. While there are some cosmetic differences compared to the original (pros: the transformer is not directly attached to the plug, cons: the adapter is slightly larger), overall this adapter is exactly what I needed.
Blue tooth was a little bit of a struggle, but have been very happy with overall performance of the unit. Updating of the maps was a breeze!
After 40+ years of taking pictures in 35mm I decided to wet my toe in digital waters with an Olympus C2020. Used that excellentcamera for three years and decided this spring to upgrade to theOlympus C8080WZ just then released by Olympus.This camera takes great pictures, many examples can be viewed at digicam.com by going to the forum for Olympus Digital. The Olympus lens is considered by many reviewers to be the best available for digital. So... why not five stars?End results are, of course, the bottom line in an camera but some weight must be given to how difficult it is to get those results. This is where I must hold back a star on the C8080WZ.The camera is difficult to focus in many situtations... low light, low contrast, fast moving subjects. There are options as to how the camera's auto-focus is applied but each has its own issues. I do not think Olympus has done a good job with the auto-focus in this otherwise excellent camera.Personally I don't like the EVF (electronic viewfinder). It is overloaded with information in my opinion and under high contrast conditions it suffers degrading vertical color bands which do not show in the photos but are distracting when trying to compose a nice landscape scene.The power zoom works... but I would prefer a manual zoon. Power zoom seems a waste to me, it is never as accurate nor fast as manual zoom and uses battery power in the bargain. I suppose this is a necessary evil but could do nicely without it.Maybe I'm spoiled by my years of Nikon SLRs that were straight forward in their operation. Look through the lens, set apature and shutter from built in metering, focus and trip the shutter.Now it's a half dozen choices to be made and in things like focus you really don't have much control anyway... the cameradecides and you are stuck with that.My Olumpus C2020 remains my favorite for most outings. It is a true "point and shoot" and gives fine results within its 2mpcapability. An 8mp camera that operated as nicely as my C2020would be a true "upgrade" for me.
This printer will not print pdf files. Followed all the solutions offered by HP, nothing works. I will never ever buy a HP printer because this one (psc 1315 all in one) is the 4th printer from HP that has some quirk that make them useless. This printer has been with me only a short while. It will be in our garbage tomorrow.
I bought Slik Pro 400DX tripod and this head two months agoand I cannot be happier. They are a dream combination.They look great and function even better.The moment you grab the handle, it starts to rotate freelylike any other ball head. If you find the right compositionin the view finder, just release the handle and the camerais fixed in all degrees of freedom instantly and very firmly.You will experience a whole lot of difference in freedom,speed and convenience.
To previous reviewer:This mount is only intended for TVs up to 37". 42 > 37, and not narrowly.To those searching for mounts:Look at the MF202 mount (2" profile vs 3" profile) for more reviews, the majority of which are favorable:Sanus MF202-B1 Tilt Wall Mount for 15" to 37" Displays (Black)Having said that: With many mounts, the manufacturer overrates their capacity with regards to weight/size. Don't buy a max 37" mount for a 37" tv. And certainly not for a 42" tv...BTW, I don't in any way have a vested interest here - just trying to look out for the common good.
I bought a TT-200 about 2 years ago because a.) the price was right and b.) it plays 78 speed. I also paid an additional $30 or so for the optional S-shaped tone arm and pilot light. The fact that it has a universal headshell made it easy to switch between my microgroove cartridge and 78 cartridge, which are mounted on their own headshells.At first I loved this turntable. It seemed solidly built and performed very well, with excellent tone. And it looked pretty sharp, too!About a month after the warranty expired, the turntable motor went bad, and the table would not spin at the correct speed. I called Numark and they were cool about taking it back for repair at no charge. I have only good things to say about their customer service. Numark replaced the parts that went bad and shipped it back quickly.Ten months later I noticed that my records seemed to skip a lot. It got so bad that the turntable couldn't even track some records at all! I tried replacing the stylus (with a quality Grado one, BTW) and made sure the tracking weight and anti-skating were properly adjusted. No dice.My local audiophile repair shop confirmed that the tonearm pivot assembly had gone bad, and was not pivoting freely - that it was causing the tonearm to not move with the records' grooves.At this point, I had had enough with this machine. Less than two years old and two parts had already gone wrong. Phooey.I am expecting delivery of an Audio-Technica AT-PL120 today, which will hopefully last a bit longer than the Numark!
The thing I like about these headphones is the simplicity. They fit, sound and pack away nicely! And if they happen to break you can send it to Koss for a repair! Which I find quite nice! Give these headphones a try! I mean seriously... they're only 30 dollars. What do you have to lose?
The best computer bag I have ever owned. Thoughtfully designed and accommodates my Dell Inspiron 9400 easily, with plenty of room left over for overnight goodies, power supplies and even my Canon 85 printer. Small items are kept in two removeable containers that store easily in their own dedicated area. The wheels work great, also!***UPDATE July 2011*** Now that I have owned this bag for about three years, I still highly recommend it. It has stood up to my constant travels quite well and I believe that there are at least two more years left in it!
What more can I say? I've been using SD cards for several years. ALL my computer docs and data go directly on the card. It is a great way to keep a lean, fast-running computer without the hassle of CD's. Once a week I back-up and sync my existing SD card with a second card. I simply plug two card readers into my computer. With a few clicks I'm done. Also, it's a good idea to defrag your memory cards once in a while just like your main hard drive.
Very comfy headphones, I love the fit. The folding feature's awesome as well. I wonder though if perhaps the sound could be a little clearer? However, I didn't have the $ for BOSE and these are very nice and I'm very happy.
Not too bad - and I just noticed you get a 90 day warranty too!!!? Way to stand behind your product.I'll give these 4-stars because they've held up so well and for so many years (and flights), but I've moved on and like my new ones a lot better: JVC 100s?These aren't full ear cups so they rest on the ears. They're very, very comfortable for an hour or so but then it starts to get to me because of the pressure on the ears. It's funny because the ear pads are very soft - it's a combination of the pressure on top and then the sides. Maybe a personal preference - I can say I've had these for years and they fold up very compact and have held up well on many flights over the past two years. The batteries last forever - I think two sets in two years.My wife has liked them also (smaller ears) but has complained a little about them. I lean toward the full cup ones these days. They're not as compact but there's no pressure on the ears and they filter out a lot of noise even without turning on the noise cancelling feature. Yes, full ear cups get a little hot sometimes and they sure don't look cool but their my first choice from now on - but I can always hear the sound and movies now too without fiddling with the equalizer settings.
What's to say? It works fine..... Make sure you buy two for long battery life because the Xacti camera eats batteries! Good camera btw.
First of all this charger is included with your GPS Unit. The cable is stiff as a board and creates a problem during use. It is not flexible like a cell phone charging cord. I live in Michigan so in the winter it is even more of a problem. I complained to Garmin and all they did was to send me a replacement power cable that was just as stiff as the origional. They do not recognize that although the cable works, it is a pain in the [...].
I got my dvd player on 12-10-2007 at so far it works. The only thing I find wrong is some dvd's it doesnt format to 1080, like my troy dvd. No matter what I did It wouldnt fit my tv screen but my other dvd's did. Does anyone know is that suppose to happen? I say its a good deal and a nice dvd player.
I have owned two of these, and both of them died.The first one was replaced under warranty, but when the second one died, I gave up.These things are no good, this is why it is not available.
Schumacher SE-1-12S Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger - 1.5 AmpsUsed for emergency generator. No more overcharged or dead batteries.
I have a dell d610 (issued by employer) which has a known issue with the volume of its headphone jack. After trying a couple of other solutions (including just suffering with it), I stumbled onto this rather obvious solution and it has been incredible thusfar.My only complaint is that the volume switch itself feels a little cheap; but time will tell if it is durable enough. The product is certainly inexpensive enough that it need not last very long - I will gladly replace it as long as it survives a reasonable amount of time.Update: 2012-01-18My theory that this product would not be durable enough was unfounded. Three years later, I am buying another so that I can have a second; the first still works perfectly.Additional Update: 2012-01-31This device has also has become extermely valuable while listening to my Kindle Fire, as that device lacks hardware volume controls (buttons, etc). Using the volume wheel on volume control is much easier than opening the quick settings menu. Great for listening to the music player while at work.Because of the lasting quality and the increased use for me, I'm raising my rating from 4 to 5 stars.
I use this radio for day sailing and it meets or exceeds my expectations for a handheld VHF unit. I dinged it one star because the NiCad battery runs down fast and is finicky about charging (one must monitor the time it spends in the charger so as not to overcook it.) Other than the power issues, it is great.
My girlfriend and I bought this computer for college for her and we both use it. Excellent PurchasePro- Great battery life (we've gotten 7-8 house using wireless and www/word/emailPretty sturdy, not as much as my clamshell ibook but better than other laptops I've seenGreat display, clear and brightFast ENOUGH...Con- Have had to repair it once for the display that stopped working, although the local repair center fixed it in 3 days and was covered under warrantyWould recommend that you buy applecare extended though.
I bought this machine and thought it was the cheapist quality in a MFC around.I an an uneasy feeling right away when I took out the paper tray and saw this cheap plastic bar that you had to squeeze to have the paper fit in. If you wanted to change the paper size, you could barely get the sides to move back.Low & behold when I went to print out notecards on standard card stock, it wouldn't even grasp the card! The little wheel just spun around and around and couldn't grasp the card to feed it up into the printer.It went back to the store because I cannot deal with spending money on something I know I'll hate.I bought a Canon Pixma MP760 and feel like I own a Cadillac!!!Stick with Canon, my 10 yr. old one is still working!
I can't believe I even paid $5 for this rubbish:1) 6 feet? Not even close.2) The whole "retractable" part doesn't work. Pull the cable out once and...BAM! You're done. No more retraction. Nada. Zilch.3) The construction is about as cheap as the manufacturer could get away with while still meeting the basic product description.Finally, even sound quality on this piece of refuse is awful. I ended up spending MORE money to get a quality cable.Pass on this one. Spend a few bucks more and get something that actually works
It does what its supposed to do and considering the price it does it well. With it I'm receiving about 30 local network stations.
I was trying to use this device as a simple (albeit not in-expensive) way to extend the range of a Linksys WRT54G router running the DD-WRT firmware. After spending many hours trying configurations and reading forum after forum I was never able to get this device to route traffic. I had no trouble getting the WRE54G and WRT54G to see each other but when my laptop was associated with the WRE54G I couldn't successfully route any traffic.
Simply the usb drive was easy to attach and use.I bought the drive to backup all my data from my Dell and than used it to convert my dell data's data to a new mac powerbook pro. The price is right.......
This keypad has a great comfort level, it is up to the level of my Thinkpad's keyboard. It isn't exactly &quot;ultraportable&quot; but I rarely take it with me when I travel, it is just for added comfort at the office when crunching numbers, the USB makes everything easy (I use it through a USB hub, with a printer and a scanner) and I just plug the hub's connector to the laptop and everything works, it is almos like a docking station.
I just opened the box and turned them on, and they are truly awesome. True, the speakers have some noise you can hear when no music is playing, but the audio quality is great, the touch controls are cool, and they are REALLY well made, HEAVY SPEAKERS, THICK THICK THICK cords! YAY, they won't short out like my crappy harmon/kardons. Great stereo imaging. Killer price, too. Hey, I can't believe the bass is so good without a woofer. I can't stop touching them.
The quality are excellent comparing with the price and delivery are excellent and prompt. Excellent seller.
This is a great mp3 at a great price. It's easy to use and looks great. I like it better than the Ipod and Dell jukebox. I like that I can use this player with my Napster account.
I can't remember exactly how much I paid for this and I think it's cheaper now than it was before, but I do remember thinking what a great deal it was. I have aCanon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)and though it came in handy when resort hopping around Lake Tahoe, the 2GB disk I had didn't quite cut it. My fiance and I had taken a lot of pictures and video clips on the slopes and had to dump the pictures onto our macbook (thank goodness we brought it along) each day of our trip. We haven't had any concerns with this 8GB disk but now I think we're lazy about transferring the pictures to our hard-drives since we have all that room!
Amazon service was excellent. I cannot say the same for this product. It is difficult to set up the security and the range is not at all impressive. I have to constantly reset the router due to loss of Internet connectivity and video downloads are choppy. I'm going to dump my $200+ Linksys wireless net investment and get the Netgear Rangemax. It's not worth the aggrevation.Again, Amazon service was excellent as usual.
I have 6 bikes so I picked up a few of these. AFter buying the 'kit' from Garmin intially (it comes with a great wriststrap and one of these mounts) I was able to buy a few of these for farily cheap. These things work better than the regular 305 mount and its easy to take the gps on and off.
I'm very pleased with the product. It performs as hoped. We are able to connect with a very strong signal at all times. The set up went well also.
The speakers came quickly and they sound great. They are not nearly as bulky as I thought they would be and are therefore not as "room filling" as I feared they might be. Although, you do need to be mindful of there placement. Take measurements before getting them to make sure they will fit.The sub was a little bit of a question mark as I read some reviews stating there were misleading power specifications by the manufacturer. It appears that it is some what of a "composite" specification for the power rating. All in all the sub delivers much better sound than expected at this price point.The system as a whole sounds excellent and I would recommend it for anyone shopping for a budget speaker system.
The stand is sturdy, attractive and will elevate the computer to eye level. Unfortunately in my case, though, the amount of elevation was too great as I had intended to have the laptop screen elevated so that it was next to my Apple Cinema HD display. Owing to how Apple placed the jacks on the 17" MacBook Pro, though, it was impossible to put the laptop monitor flush against the side of the Apple Cinema HD display; no matter what the choice was to have either the laptop power cord in front of the larger display or the video out, USB 2 and Firewire 400 cables (all are required to run the Apple Cinema HD) in front of the screen. If you are looking to get the stand for the same reason that I was you will need to find something that raises the back of the laptop 3" or less.
I'm a working musician with a tiny budget, who needed a very inexpensive and simple solution to hearing my own vocals and the total music mix at gigs. Forget the wireless systems, which start in the mid-hundreds and go into the thousands. I work with backing tracks which, along with my vocal and sax mics, are fed into a pre-amp, power amp, and a PA speaker. The headphones jack on my preamp feeds the Rolls' "monitor" input, and I listen to the Rolls' output via a single combined-stereo right earbud. (You can also monitor the mike separate from the mix, as the PM50S has a dedicated mic input with it's own output volume control.) I just started using the system last weekend and it works fabulously. Instead of straining to hear my voice and my tracks, and wondering if I'm singing in tune, I now have a crystal-clear mix going into my right ear and I can just relax and concentrate on my performances. Now I must say, I stand in 1 spot when I perform, so for me the wire is not an issue-- If your performance involves bopping around on stage or mixing with your audience, obviously a wired monitor ain't gonna cut it. But it's a God-send for me: It's a small box, just sits on top of my equipment stack and takes 10 seconds to plug in, set up and go. If you're a working musician and want a simple, cheap solution to hearing yourself on stage, and you don't mind a wire, this will be the best $50 you'll ever spend!
Bought this for my grandson for a stocking stuffer and he loves it, no more stopping to play to charge your controller, this baby will let you continue playing while charging, a no brainer if you have a X Box.
My Compaq has built in speakers so I wanted something that was louder than those and soemthing portable enough that I could travel with it. These are NOT what I needed. These are good if you do not already have speakers.
This is the best handheld out there for the money, don't waste your time with buggy Pocket PC's. This one has an amazing display.
Very good set of studio headphones. Don't expect miracles, and they don't fold particularly well or come with a carrying case. But they sound good and not terribly colored to my un-perfect ears.
These are very comfortable...lots of earplugs aren't as comfy. Having insomnia, I have tried EVERYTHING...I currently have a son whose bedroom is on top of mine (14 yrs old, plays guitar...) and a daughter living below my room. Without my earplugs I usually can't get to sleep (yes, I am the old fart who goes to bed before everyone else). These earplugs are a great deal. I use my plugs for at least a week or two before discarding. I just keep them in the plastic pouch during the day to keep them dust free. They're only going in my ears, so I don't see why I wouldn't. I have earplugs in my beach bag for when I am at the beach and there's screaming children. I take them on the airplane...again it helps me get through the screaming children. I wouldn't say they are completely soundproof when you are out in public dealing with loud noises, but they are very helpful and a good bargain.I've purchased several brands over the years and I am happiest with this.
I loved it when it was working right, but 6 months after I first got it, Itunes crashed while updating the ipod and the hard drive got corrupted.Luckily, you can still buy the AppleCare protection if it's been less than a year so I got it and they sent me a new Ipod.That worked great for almost a year but then my battery life got really short (1 hour or so). I sent it back again, since I was still covered by AppleCare, but they told me they wouldnt cover it because it was caused by abuse! I never did anything "abusive" to it, I dropped it maybe once or twice, and I dont see how that would cause it to work fine except for the reduced battery life.I realize they dont make this model anymore, but I'm definitely goign to look around at the other makers before I get my next MP3 player. And apparently it's barely worth getting applecare for the battery issue alone.
I am a repeat orderer of this item from J&R and have never been disappointed. Quick email re delivery info and just as quick delivery. Pleased as always.
The sound quality is really good. Better than the Monster Brand FM transmitter.The bass sounds good, and doesn't go all over the place when you put up the volume.The price is also good.
I purchased this for my son to put all his video games in, so we could get rid of all the cases that take up so much space. It worked out great and my son loved it! I'm very satisfied with my purchase!
The curling iron does the job. My only recommendation is to be really careful when you are doing your hair, if the iron touch for a second your skin you are going to have an ugly burn.
I have had this camera for about 3 months, and I am very satisfied with the quality of the camera itself (not surprising from Sony), and the quality of the results. Considering the resolution (500 lines, compared to 240~260 for VHS &amp; 400 for S-VHS, both of which are analog), I don't really see any great advantage to going with DV technology, except that a full digital camera is a bit lighter and the fact that you can record up to 2 hours on a DV tape, compared to 1 hour on either 8mm or Hi8 tape. I use both tapes, by the way, and there is no readily noticeable difference in quality. As far as the weight, since I do a lot of handheld recording, I find that I like this one better because a lighter camera is more difficult to keep steady. The recording sound quality is very good also, as well as being able to record in darkness! The ONLY, and I mean ONLY thing about this camera that bothers me is the fact that more of the on-camera controls are not duplicated on the remote control, such as fades, backlight, etc. I do a lot of active videography, and even though I have a very steady hand, it's very hard not to jiggle the camera when trying to turn on a fade or the backlight or one of the picture processing modes. Other than that, I would highly recommend this camera to anyone.
Why would anyone pay $149 for a 256mb, USB 1.1, b/w screen player, when an extra $50 can buy a 2gb iPod nano, is simply beyond me. What could possibly be the logic? It doesn't seem like there's any. I used both players, and it's really hard to justify buying this one instead of nano. The two are simply day and night. And if somebody really wants to go with a small capacity player, then 512mb iPod Shuffle for $99 is still a much better deal.
This is a great printer for the money. I had an older Brother model before I bought this one and there was nothing wrong with it, I just decided that I liked the looks of this one better since the old one was beige and I wanted my home office to have a more modern look. Plus this print is smaller and more streamlined.This printer is a bit louder when printing than my old printer but when it goes to sleep, it's totally silent. It reminds me of the motor you hear when you are on an airplane flight and the flaps are coming down. It sounds surprisingly like it! It's not super loud, just slightly louder than my old laser printer.This laser printer prints out fast and looks good for a good price, what more could you ask for?Brother has excellent customer service. I've had a few questions from time to time and they have always been very helpful.
THERE ARE NOT MANY ACCESSORIES ON THE MARKET FOR THE COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA, BUT THIS LITTLE PACKAGE IS WELL WORTH THE PRICE FOR WHAT YOU GET. THERE IS A MEMORY CARD HOLDER, WHICH IS GREAT IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE CARD FOR DIFFERENT USES, AS I DO. THE CLEANING SOLUTION, SWABS, AND CLOTH ARE A BIG HELP IN KEEPING THE CAMERA LENS CLEAN; AND, FINALLY, THE TRIPOD. THE TRIPOD IS ONE OF THE FEW ON THE MARKET THAT WILL HOLD A CANON POWERSHOT LIKE I HAVE, BECAUSE OF THE MOUNTING (FEMALE) THREADS ARE SO SMALL. THIS TRIPOD IS FOR TABLE TOP AS WELL AS OTHER SHOTS, AND IT CAN FIT IN YOUR POCKET. IT DOES HAVE SOME FLEXIBILITY, BUT, IF YOU DO NOT POSITION IT JUST RIGHT, THE CAMERA WILL TIP. I AM TAKING A LOT OF TABLE TOP SHOTS, AND I HAD TO SEEK ANOTHER WITH MORE BALANCE AND A PIVOTING HEAD, SO I COULD MOVE THE CAMERA AT ANY ANGLE I NEEDED. THIS TRIPOD I ALWAYS HELD THE FEET TOGETHER IN MY HAND, AND I AM REAL SHAKY, SO THIS ITEM DID NOT SUIT MY PARTICULAR NEEDS. IT MAY HOWEVER, BE JUST RIGHT FOR SOME ELSE, AS THIS KIT IS A GREAT DEAL!
I purchased two cables, and was a bit worried about them at first. I am using them to hook up an iMac to a 42 inch Vizio and a PS3 to the same TV. They both have sturdy connectors and fairly thick cable. I was please that they did put out video at 1080P and it is a clear picture and audio. I highly recommend this cable.
I have had the Smart Strip surge protector power strip for about six months now. It works exactly as advertised and shuts off peripheral devices when the primary device like a TV, is turned off. I wrote a review on my energy saving blog here: [...]Doing the math, at our current utility rate of 12 cents per kilowatt, the Smart Strip will pay for itself in only one year. In the meantime, it is helping your electronics last longer by shutting them down and by protecting them from up to 2850 joules of surge.
Easy to use and very versitile. Combines the best of both worlds.(Digital and SLR) The manual is a little overwhelming at first, but once you start working your way through the menu you'll realize that it's not as difficult as it appears to be.I've never had an auto pop-up flash, so it took a little getting used to. I love the fact that you can change the wide range of ISO settings. Light weight and durable.Dennis
Wish I would have known about this unit back in 2005 when I bought my Xact radio. For the money you can't go wrong.
These are well made and do the job. The major factor for me on these is the fact that they are pretty much immune to crimping. They keep their shape and do not snag.
The box looks nice and sturdy and is actually constructed quite well with the exception of the handle which is apparently for decorative purposes only. I got the box to hold files and to slide in and out of a bookshelf with square cubbies and first time I pulled on the handle it came off. I glued it back on and now pull from the sides of the box. One of the reasons I bought this particular pricey box was because I thought the handle would be handy for my purposes, so it was disappointing. I also did not realize the top does is attached at the back, which is fine but not what I expected.
I initially researched various earbud reviews online like CNET's Editor's Choice. CNET recommended the V-moda Vibes which I bought. They sounded terrible, which made me wonder who does the testing over there at CNET.com. Went to WalMArt and bought some Koss KE29 earbuds which sounded way better, had an inline volume control switch and lots of tight bass. So I decided to move up to the KEB79's. The first thing I noticed was how comfortable and snug they were. I wore them for hours and didn't have to constantly fidget with them to keep them in. The audio is absolutely incredible. I found myself listening to tracks that I usually skip. Even my more boring tracks sounded incredible through the KEB79's. And I don't know how anyone could complain about a lack of bass. The bass is awesome without being boomy or overwhelming. These are simply the best things I have ever put in my ears.
It is a bit awkward to adjust my neck to change songs, but I suppose that can't be helped. The armband is pretty comfortable and the Ipod holder is flexible but sturdy.
Both Logitech and Skype endorse this product for use with Skype for video calling. But not so fast....The install disc carries the Camera driver and the Logitech Software, which includes neat features like anti-echo and video fx. But...to work with Skype you must uninstall the Logitech Software (leaving the driver installed). Otherwise, when Skype attempts to access the camera for a video call, it will be unable to, as the Logitech software is in the way and Skype will request that you to turn off "any devices or programs that are using the camera." You cannot turn off the Logitech software independant of the camera, nor turn on the camera without invoking the software.Once I uninstalled the software, video calling was automatic with Skype, which will detect whether the party you are calling is video-enabled and show a video calling option if they are. But of course, the camera itself is now an inert device that must be driven by some other webcam software (like Skype).Other than that, it is a fine camera and decent mike in a nice compact package and comes with a handy travel pouch.
Polk makes very good and very inexpensive speakers. I have had them in my car and house and will probably never buy another brand of speakers. I have owned and auditioned top reference monitor and home theater speakers costing hundreds to thousands. These Polks for a hundred bucks will rival most other mid range speakers costing much more. These are floor speakers that cost less than most entry level bookshelf speakers from other brands. If you want better, the larger versions of this same speaker will rival competitors costing several times as much.If you want really good sound at rock bottom prices, buy these. If you want fantastic sounds at really low prices, buy the larger Polk models.
A friend of mine gave me an Amazon Gift Certificate for Christmas and I used it to buy this little Sirius radio. Though other radios have more bells and whistles I am very happy with this one.First of all, price-wise it cannot be beat. It includes everything you need to use it in your car (mounting bracket, power cable that plugs into the car lighter, antenna, remote control). At this time there doesn't seem to be a home kit for it. That was not a deal breaker for me since I was planning to really only listen to it in the car anyway. Plus, when you joing Sirius you can listen to all the music channels online.Though this is a simple unit, it does include some nice features. There are presets that work great. You can set the display to show the channel you are on or have it scroll to tell you the artist and title of the song that is playing.It has a built-in transmitter that transmits over the car's FM radio on an unused channel. This has worked great for me and I think the sound is very good. I did need to change the FM channel it was transmitting to (easy to change and you can have up to five presets for this as well) once or twice but once I found a truly open station it was crystal clear. It should be noted that I live in LA which is a very crowded radio market. Still I was able to find a clear FM slot to tune the Sirius radio's transmitter to. If you are not in a major market that should not be a problem at all, and really wasn't that big of a deal for me here in LA.I think it is a sharp little unit and very solid. I am happy with it and if you are looking for a nice, low price unit this is a great choice. I am also very happy with the Sirius service. The music channels are great and I enjoy the sports and talk radio.
Using this for the parking lights for my Viper Alarm as my lamps pull 10 Amps and it's suggested a relay to be used. On the12volt.com you can find how to wire this properly and a whole lot of other good alarm and car audio diagrams and wiring istructions. I've dealt with relays for over 20 years and this one appears to be well made. So far it works well.
I ordered1 of RJ45 CAT-5 E (8P8C) Crimp Connector solid, (100 Pcs Per Bag)I received 1 foot coax cable
The drive was very easy to set up on the network, even for someone who knows little about computers (but knows how to follow product directions). My only problem with the drive is how slow it is to transfer information over the wireless network. I use the drive to save a large number of high resolution digital pictures. I know I didn't buy a top of the line drive. And I the systems I have at work are probably many, many times more expensive. Still, I was surprised how slow the transfer rate was. When I have a lot of work to do with the pictures on the drive, I'll often just do a direct link between my computer and the drive (taking away the wireless network part). That does help in some instances. I am not disappointed if the drive is reliable and holds the information stated. I just probably had unrealistic expectations of the rate of transfer over the network connection.
These tapes are exactly what we need to record our work day. It would ne nice if you had 10 hour tapes available, but these work just fine. Its important to us to have the capability to review any incidents that occur during the workday, and we find that vhs tapes are actually a lot less complicated than computer use. thanks again
I have used these cleaning tapes for over a year, and have never had any issues. Works well.
I'm a writer and sit on the computer all day most days. I put the keyboard on my knees so my forearms are level, and I really like the ergonomic style because it precludes carpal tunnel problems.This is my third Adesso ergonomic keyboard, and I'm happy with the product. I've just worn out one, the second got slammed into the floor when the cat jumped on my lap unexpectedly.I'd recommend this item to anyone who likes to keyboard a lot. It sure pays off.
A bulb is a bulb is a bulb. But this company (nice couple) sends you the product promptly along with a personal note. They definately will get my business again if the need arises. K Murphy
Both cables I received are now in the trash. Right away one cable displayed a slightly flickering image. The second cable is now starting to flicker and distort the image. Other cables I used to replace them show a clear image. The problem is definitely with the cables. My order came from HDE (HottestDealEver Corp) and fulfilled by Amazon.
I love this gadget! It sounds great! Here are some of my favorite highlights:- it is FLAT, so you can put it in your pocket and still play, pause and record without having to even reach in your pocket- It will take a 1gb SD card (maybe even bigger, but I'm using a Lexar 1gb card now with no problems), this also helps avoid the USB 1.1 issue, by simply popping the card out and using an SD card reader on your computer to quickly swap out files.- It looks cool- It comes with software to take any text (up to 30k at a time) and turn it into an mp3 of that text being read to you by a fairly human sounding voice! I am really impressed by this included software and have been showing it off to all of my friends, who have been equally impressed. For anyone who finds it hard to get all of their reading done, this lets you take it with you anywhere and still be "reading" it (assuming you have the text in a digital format to begin with).- The voice recorder will record for HOURS at a time, and sounds pretty decent.- The FM radio is clear and very handy.- Figuring out how to navigate around is not very difficult, I had it down after the first few hours of fiddling with it, and now find it very natural.CONS?Well, the earbuds are pretty cheap (replace them), and the usb and battery covers are also, but there are so many great things about this gadget to be excited about that these things are easily overlooked. I would definitely recommend this item!
I bought myCanon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoomabout a year ago and I love it - I think it's great as an everyday point and shoot camera, and I carry it around with me everywhere. However, I have the tendency to just throw it in my purse, and after a few months, I decided to look for some kind of slim pouch or case to help save my camera from the wear-and-tear of going with me everywhere. This silicone case works perfectly - it's thick and durable, it went onto my camera very easily and is a snug fit, and it the openings for the flash button, the viewfinder lens, the microphone, battery and memory card openings, etc. are exactly where they are should be and the case does not interfere with the operation of the camera at all. I put it on my camera the day I got it in the mail and have never had to take it off. The case is designed perfectly and the cost is minimal in comparison to its worth for me. I would highly recommend this case, and I would definitely trust this company if I were looking for cases for other digital devices since their design was spot-on.
Firstly, I should say that I purchased this case to build a PC that I wanted to fit into a shelf that's only 13 1/2" high - this case fits without any issue, which is the number one reason I love it.It's quiet, despite its exceptional air movement and cooling, and is quite attractive.However....Cable management, as you might imagine, is quite difficult - however, it's not just due to the confined space in which you're working - for some reason, manufacturers are trying to save pennies by putting front I/O cables in with cables that are barely long enough to support proper use - this case has a slide-out motherboard tray, but if you try to slide it even halfway (with most motherboards) the front USB and front audio cables do not reach - therefore, you MUST connect those cables once the motherboard and tray are installed, and that can be tough in this tiny box.The only other 'complaint' I have is that with just over 66mm of clearance (on my Athlon 64 board, but presumably close if not the same with Intel) I had a slightly difficult time finding a good CPU cooler that would fit. I couldn't imagine any way to install it with the motherboard tray IN the case, so it must be done prior to installing the tray. I used a ThermalTake BlueOrb II, but even with that, I had to use my Dremel to cut out a filleted corner of the main frame to get this relatively low-profile cooler to slide in (the BlueOrb is squat, but fairly large in diameter).The long and the short is, knowing what I know now, the case is great...but it would have been great to have information like that which I HOPE I provided in this review before I made my purchase - not that I'd ever think of changing my mind, but because it would have saved me about $30 in parts I cannot use, and about 2 weeks of time waiting for replacement parts to arrive. All in all, great product!!!
- Joystick works great. Buttons 1 through 6 and the hat switch on the joystick have a great tactile feeling. Trigger pull is light.- The buttons 7 through 12 on the base are stiff and indistinguishable by feel. My left hand uses the keyboard instead of these buttons.- Because my left hand uses the keyboard, the reach to the throttle is a bit far, but the design of the joystick leaves little choice. The throttle feels well lubricated. (I've owned the Thrustmaster Cougar, Saitek X36, and CH Flightstick)- Base is wide and stable. It doesn't tilt even if you move and PRESS the stick to the limit.- There is a bit of wiggle, but it is still zeroed within the smallest deadzone limit in Freespace 2 and Wing Commander Saga. No wiggle in the twist axis.- The wrist rest is convenient for long flights.- The joystick fits in a 20 inch suitcase. Just pad the joystick with clothing.
I have not been able to get this product to work correctly since I received it. I have followed every troubleshooting hint that it came with but no luck. I am usually very good with electronics so I do not recomend this item to anyone!!!!
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I've had this laptop for about 6 months now and absolutely love it! I lug it with me to school and any wi fi spot in town and this computer has never given me any problems. The clarity of the screen has to be seen to be appreciated and the size is just right...not too small..not too thin..just right! The AC adapter is a little bulky but I use a Targa Lap Top backpack to lug it around and everything fits perfectly! I've always had success with the Sony brand and when I spotted this laptop..I loved the appearance and the features..you have plenty of processing speed and a DVD and CD burner combo to boot! DVDs play flawlessly and CDs burn with no problem..2 2.0 USB ports on the side provide a lot of convenience and any peripherals you need to attach is as easy as pie! I'm very happy with it!!
Installed very easy following the directions provided and used the bin provided by Hyundai looks original with no gaps. Very pleased with the price, product and how fast I received the product. Dont forget to buy the wiring package that also makes it a breeze to install.
I have bought lots of items through Amazon and this one is excellent. At 67 yrs, some easy to use doesn't mean that I can use it. This is trule easy to use. Just love it.
A colleague recommended the Mobile Edge SecurePack 17" Backpack to me to carry my new (huge) laptop, so I purchased it. I excitedly opened the box and started filling up the backpack with all the necessities of my mobile office: laptop, battery charger, extra disks, books, pencils, PDA, file folders, digital camera, flashlight, mouse, mouse pad, etc., etc. To my dismay, I was only able to fit a fraction of the things I needed to carry around into this backpack.The idea of making it impossible to get into the backpack unless it has been removed from your shoulder is brilliant, and the product is constructed of excellent materials. However, it was quite a bit short on storage space for my needs, so I regrettably had to return it. If the manufacturers could somehow make it larger while still keeping the overall design within proportion, I reckon they would have a winner of a product.
I purchased the card originally to go in an older G3 B&W; which would not run the larger hard drives. I had tried several other boards for the PC, but the Mac would not recognize any of them. This was pricy compared to the other PC only cards, but the advertisement said it would work in a Mac. When it arrived, I plugged it in and turned on the Mac. Nothing unusual happened, and I wondered if it was working. I checked under system profiler, and it saw the card! So I turned off the computer, got my 200 MB HD, plugged it in using Master/Slave settings (as a Master) settings, and turned it back on. The HD was seen on the first try. No set up or fiddling with FDISK or anything. It needed to be initialized, but Disk Utility came up and asked if I wanted it initialized, and I said YES, and it did its thing. I then partitioned it into 3 partitions, and put another boot sector on one of the partitions, and now I had an emergency boot disk! Nothing could be simplier!The only problem I have now (five hard drives in the Mac G4) is that the slave drives cannot have boot partitions on them. That's not a limitation of the card, but of the ATA scheme.My neighbor was given an older B/W mac and since this was an upgrade from her original iMac, I told her I would set it up for her free of charge. Boy, was that ever a mistake. I thought her Mac was identical to my old G3, but it turned out, hers was an original issue G3 B&W; and with OS X it would not recognize any hard drive except the 12GB that came with it and it corrupted any drive which had OS X on it! There was no way around the problem, although I tried every trick in the book, including some no one else ever thought of. Finally, I ordered another ATA-133 card and stuck that one in there, and the problem was solved! No more corrupt drives, and she could use a larger HD. -- But I was out the money it costs for the card, as well as a new hard drive since I ruined her original 12 GB! So much for free work! But the Sonnet Tech ATA-133 Card saved the day for the computer! It worked without drivers or set up -- true Plug and Play (not Plug and pray like in the PC world!)Yes, the cost is a little high (that's why the 4 stars instead of 5) but the ease of install and use is what Mac users are used to.
The cable works very well, I now can use the printer I had forgotten due to the lack of parallel port in my computer. Installation manual, however, goes only up to windows 2000, which leads me to think that the product is rather old, or that Plug'N'Play usually takes care of this. I had a little puzzle to solve before I managed to make it work, but in the end I realized that the "Printer Spooler" service was disabled from within windows. Once enabled, everything worked perfectly.
Frankly, I'm surprised Que is still in business. If you purchase their hardware you can be sure they will never upgrade the drivers, so your hardware will be obsolete the minute you buy if. If your hardware happens to break, which is likely, you can forget returning it since their support line is busy 24x7, and they never return email.In short, their product is junk, and I will never buy another Que product again, which is even more likely considering they won't be in business much longer.
I began to have a serious problem (no audio) with my KREISEN DVR-530C a few months after purchase. I e-mailed warranty service at Encross and shipped it to them at MY EXPENSE ($20) on November 12, 2005.On November 17, 2005 Encross wrote: "We received your DVR yesterday, and we will probably be testing it out this afternoon or tomorrow. We'll get it back to you as soon as possible."!!! On November 28, 2005 I wrote: "Did you test my DVR?"On November 29, 2005 Encross wrote: "Yes, we tested your DVR and found it definitely had a problem. We will be sending you a replacement in the next couple days."!!! On December 11, 2005 I wrote: "I have no new information from you since November 29.!!! When could I expect to receive my DVR back?"On December 12, 2005 Encross wrote: "Our repair center has it, and is working on it (along with many others). We hope to get it back this week, and will send it to you as soon as we can."!!! On December 18, 2005 I wrote: "You received my DVR for repair/replacement more than a month ago!!! and it seems that I have no chance to get it back before Christmas.!!! I will write customer reviews about the Encross/Kreisen bottom quality and the worst warranty service."On December 20, 2005 Encross wrote: "We've had some problems getting parts from Korea. We are hoping to get your player back this week...THINK WELL before baying any Encross/Kreisen products........
Ok, so it's not digital, but it has features that most digitals don't have. Just have an N65 along with a digital like me because it's still nice to get same day or one hour prints developed. I just love the Auto Exposure Bracketing and Mulitple Exposure capability. The auto focus helps alot. It's a good flash photography camera too. The Vari-Program on the N65 is lots of fun for an amature like you. In certain modes you can set a desired shutter speed and aperture.
I wanted a printer that was reliable. He wanted me to have one that made pretty pictures. My friend, the photographer, told me to buy this printer. I'm not sure we can be friends anymore. I've had it for 6 months and I want to throw it out the window at least once a week. If you can get it to work right, the print quality is fine. It just rarely works right. DO NOT LISTEN TO YOUR FRIENDS - LISTEN TO ME. Don't buy this!
This review is exactly what I wish someone had explained to me before jumping into the fire with D-SLR.The body gets five stars for meeting the goal of a nicely capable D-SLR that tends to get slight nods over any other, such as Nikon's D40 series, which comes with a reasonable lens. Canon's kit lens gets 1-star for destroying the whole experience. The combination is worse than just about any modest point-n-shoot. The upshot ... most buyers who are the slightest bit picky will discover the cost of the kit is a lot more than it appears.Unless you are not going to be very picky, ditch the kit and research the cost of replacement lenses, first. Start with Canon's professional 'L' and consumer EF-S just to get the PUCKERING over with. Then, take heart.While many will offer Sigma, I like Tamron lensing made for Canon EOS bodies. For starters, Tamron offers a 6-year new warranty, the best I've seen (NOT honored on gray market copies) and it just seems their lenses get, copy for copy, a tad better nod with a slightly higher price. Ideas include Tamron's basic 18-200mm, improved 18-250mm and the too-new-for-review 28-300mm with optical stabilization ... all of them a one-lens-does all idea ranging from $350 to $600 new, roundhouse.If you are REALLY picky, it's tough to beat the performance combo of a current $400 Tamron 17-50mm (very well rated by pro and consumer) plus a $140 Tamron 70-300mm basic telephoto with macro, a surprisingly good lens for the average person's need. But, don't take my word ... research hard and find your own gems.What you get with the kit is a faster, more capable camera with sorely degraded optics. To get the results your Rebel XT can deliver, the cost is closer to $1000.
Quality camera, Quality software ( easy to install & use ) Thanks again Amazon.
Had one of these years ago, it died and I never replaced it. Years later I was wondering what was I thinking to not....everyone who sits at the computer long hours needs an ergonomic keyboard!!!!
The player works great but my external memory connection quickly failed. I've contacted RIO several times to get the issue resolved and am still awaiting a response. If you're looking for customer service don't even bother. This is by far the worst service department I've dealt with. I'd suggest buying this from a store that will replace it themselves should it break.
I only have one HDMI input on the plasma so went with this switch box. I have our HD Satellite DVR and HD-DVD player hooked up to it. There is no difference in quality vs. direct connection. Batteries are included for the remote. The unit comes with one HDMI cable and also has a button to toggle between the three inputs. It has anchors too if you want to mount the unit on a wall. Neat purchase.
The author got carried away with many of his metaphors and descriptions . . such as comparing cow pies to paper. Has he never seen a cow pie? The ending made no sense. A grandchild of Emily's husband who only appears on the last page of the book sums up her life? It appears that the author was at a loss for an ending and tried to wrap it up with something external to both of the protagonists, but it was transparently bogus. The book was an easy read, but it was a disappointing read.
Overall, good features (the calendar function/contacts are easy to use/read) and thanks to my in-house tech team, I'm able to sync easily with my office computer. MAJOR DRAWBACK - Palm does not sell the 1) cradle or 2) extra USB cables (I'm not so irritated with the cradle, but find it unsettling that a seemingly established company such as Palm did not have the forsight or knowledge of it's customer base to know that many of us have office AND home computers that we need to connect to regularly - yes, I'm carring the darn cable back and forth every day . . .)
I received one of these babies for Christmas and was quite pleased with the prospects of having XM available for my house, car, and--from the looks of things--in a portable, walk-about package that allowed me to record songs in an MP3 format directly off of the satellite.Well, it's a great idea, and when the reception technology finally catches up with the hardware itself, this will be a great product. Unfortunately, I found that my home reception with the included antenna was spotty at best--it was obvious that I wasn't even going to be able to plop down where I wanted to with this unit and enjoy it. On top of that reception near my stereo system was almost nil, so there was no real prospect of rigging together the enclosed antenna in such a way so I could plug the unit into my receiver either. Then, in a couple of car trips the signal dropped in and out continuously. Finally, I found the battery life to be no sure bet either--somewhere around 4-5 hours at best and prone to having its power drain precipitously when not in use.In looking what I would have to do to make this system work for me it became apparent that I would have to spend more money to upgrade the home antenna, purchase a car antenna kit, and, probably, get hold of a set of the headphones with the built-in antenna in the headband. All in all, I was looking at close to another $200 on top of what I had already shelled out and would still be left with a less-than-desirable situation in terms of its battery life. Finally, I decided I could do without this little toy, packaged it up and sent it back. At this point, broadcast radio and my IPod provide me with better flexibility than the Inno.
I got this as a birthday present before heading back to school and I really love it. The software is easy to use and the carrying case is great because it protects it from scratching. I use mine daily when walking to class, on the bus, studying or working out. My only complaints would be that the neck pendant thingy is hard to attach and that the earphone are uncomfortable at first, however my mom borrowed them and had no complaints. The voice recorder is good, but I don't use it that much. One thing that impressed me is how much battery life you can get out of 1 AAA. It has a sleek design and simple controls, they did take some getting used to at first. Also the hand strap, makes a great arm band (which is what I thought it was at first), if you have small arms. Overall it is a great product and I have had no difficulties with it.
I bought these buds primarily for my Ipod based on other reviews. It took a few weeks to break in since I don't use my Ipod much, but once they were broken in, the sound was nice and crisp, which was bad for some of my lowly sampled mp3s. That said, they are not very forgiving towards poorly encoded mp3s and forced me to go back and encode lossless audio files. The reason being was because these buds are so detailed that they clearly presented any flaws in the audio.Other than that, I had some difficulty getting comfortable to them being inserted so deeply into my ear canals. I eventually got used to it though.
Works great. I do not see why anyone would want to pay more at certain local retail outlets for this Coupler. You cant beat the price.
Must have if you have kids or teens in your house. This is the next best thing to a professional machine
All I really expected to get was a little more space between the eye and the camera body. It works perfectly for that purpose.
As another reviewer said earlier, sometimes the QA from Sigma is hit or miss. I have had the same experience in the past. The last 2 Sigmas I have tried have been fine (14 and 150 macro) My copy of this lens for Nikon is pretty nice (sharp, decent contrast if you keep light off the front element, fast accurate focus) on digital bodies. The HSM on mine is just as quiet as any of the AF-S Nikon lenses I have. I still prefer Nikon in general, but for the limited use I have for this lens, it has worked nicely.
Before I bought these, I did a TON of research on headphones in the 100-500$ range. These got consistently good reviews, but a bunch of people complained that they had to be broken in before they really shine and/or that the bass is weak and there are some blu-tack hacks out there to improve the bass.My opinion, these cans sound awesome. The bass is perfect out of the box. I dislike so many sound systems out there as they all seem designed to shake the room and all you hear is painfully throbbing bass. These cans seem to have the perfect balance across the tonal range.First off, my go to reference piece of music is Ariel Ramirez - Misa Criolla / Gloria. A long time ago when I first started shopping in the high end audiophile shops, a salesperson used this piece to demonstrate the speaker/system quality. On a good system you can hear the singers swallow and little background noises that I just couldn't hear on the lower quality / not so perfect reproduction systems. This piece of music played perfect through these cans, it was like listening to some of the higher quality b&w; speakers.Throughout the day I went through a range of music from techno through the Eagles through some Piano Guys and Lindsay Stirling stuff )check youtube( and they all sounded awesome.I think if you're used to the brassy undertones to a lot of music/boom boxes these days then then tonal range of these will seem downplayed to you.If you like faithful reproduction of music with great depth and range, try these out.
Total junk, has very few of the major brands.Worthless without codes to the most popular devices.Save your money and buy a better brand
Camera arrived in short order and is easy to use. I wanted a point and shoot camera which I could whip out of a pocket for those "spur of the moment" shots. This works quite well. The 10X zoom lens is quite impressive. Got some great shots at a recent concert. Highly recommend this camera.
This product is well built and will last a long,long time.The outlets are space just right with no crowding.It is a good heavy duty surg protecter.
I needed an SD Card to put my mini SD in from my phone to plug into my computer. It was a bonus that it came with an even bigger (storage) mini SD!
This is a very good camera. The Zeiss Vario Tessar lens works fine, like the old, famous Tessar. The sharpness of the image is good in full range of zoom. However, there is a notable "barrel distortion" and I do not know how to correct it with the Photo Shop. The image stabilization works very well. High DIN sensitivity results in significant noise and blurring. The best results are with setting the DIN to 80 or 100, and selecting the P (Program Shift) shooting mode. The other inconvenience is that each time you begin to take pictures, you should carefully check if your last settings have not changed accidently - it is very easy (too easy!) to press or turn something while the camera is removed from the case. There is no "default" selection and the camera remembers all recent settings. I've found the included short "Instruction Manual" useless, but one can print out the detailed "Cyber-shot Handbook" and find answers to almost all questions. After I learned how to use the camera, I love it!
There's little things that could be better about the Streamzap remote. For one, it could be a little more customizable. You can only tell the Streamzap program which programs you want to control, but not what buttons on the remote will do what. One instance that annoys me is that you cannot use the remote to control individual volumes of programs, just the volume of Windows itself, but it will change tracks, play, pause, and stop on iTunes and Winamp, although the sensitivity is a bit high and I end up changing 3 tracks instead of 1.Because of how uncustomizable it is, I feel as though I'll never use even half the buttons on this thing. This product could use some upgrades, or maybe a price drop.
work well i had no problems with it in my other computer good deal,for the price well worth the cost still works as of jan2013
This is the best universal remote I have ever tried. Very easy to set up even for a none computer guy like myself. It can be easily programmed to do whatever you need and is easy to fine tune. I highly recommend this product!
Why pay the cable company five extra bucks a month when you can buy your own modem? Ease of use isn't a good rating for me. I'm a computer technician, so yes it was hooked up and working in a minute after I took it out of the box, but who knows for the average web surfing junkie or gamer?It arrived on time and was as promised. I would recommend getting one of these. It will pay for itself in less than a year.
Very disappointed! Installed onto my MAC G4, linked up automatically, worked for 3-4days, then suddenly stopped. No changes made to the computer. Spent MANY days troubleshooting, entering different #'s IP addresses, renewing DHCP client ID MAC ID's etc. etc.....Finally decided to try out on our PC, no better, device had a "Problem" but couldn't troubleshoot, drivers not recognized, wouldn't load, on and on. Nothing seems to be working with this, researched, tried many things, to no avail. I could have bought several new ones or a more expensive device by now with the value of the hours I've spent trying to get this one to work. Unfortunate..
After reading the other review, I was very happy. I think it is the perfect size. Everything fits snug and I have room three dvd's w/cases. There is no wasted space and I find it to be extremely compact. I travel a lot and use my DVD at airports. And this is a great case for travelers. I just ordered another one for a back up.
All went well with this product. No probs on the install and no glitches after install. All in all, A+.
This was an awesome sub package. Amazon had the best price for it by far. I put this in a 528 bmw, with factory head unit, and upgraded speakers from "bavariansoundwerks". It fills in the low bass notes that my midbass speakers miss. The sound is clean and crisp. I found installation quite easy after much study and preperation while waiting for package in the mail. I placed this unit in the trunk and have been happy with its performance there. Of course inside the cabin would probably be much better but I like every availabe nook and cranny in my cabin...the trunk was only option for me. Some may feel that the unit isn't powerful enough to penetrate through to the front..and that is slightly true but it's good enough for me. If you want strong bass and can mount it in the cabin then that's the way to go. If you buy it for about 160.00$ on amazon you will be totally satisfied. If you pay 250 "somewhere" else you may began to wonder if there were better offers for the price.
I was looking to add a little sound to my backyard,and I bought outdoor speakers.went to bestbuy to buy speakers wires and they were asking too much.Went online found them in amazon for a better price.The wires work great for price you can beat it.thanks amazon.
I purchased this lens hood for a 55-200mm Nikkor, however this petal hood can work as wide as 18mm (it appears to be made exactly for an 18mm). Excellent hood for the 18-200 Nikkors, solid construction, good design. Would recommend.
The iPad cannot charge from the standard PC USB outlet or from generic wall and car chargers. BoxWave's adapter allows charging from anything that has a USB connection. I would rate this as my number one iPad accessory. I have had mine for a year and am so satisfied I am buying them as Christmas gifts for my family, friends, and coworkers that have iPads.
It is a great idea, but after a while in my wallet the plastic credit card size holder falls apart and the stick got damaged.I hope they improve this, as it is great to keep in you wallet so it is always there. The one in my wifes purse is fine - you don't sit on a purse.
The Uniden BCD396XT programmable radio requires a cable to connect to your computer, but they imply that you need to purchase a special $30 USB cable. As has been pointed out by other reviewers, that radio already comes with a serial cable, and all you really need to connect to a modern, serial-less computer is this relatively inexpensive TRENDnet serial-to-USB converter cable.It works just fine, and costs one third of the USB cable price. Note that this is not your father's serial patch cable: there is logic built into the serial connector, and you will need to load a driver (supplied) before plugging in the cable, even is nothing else if connected to the other end.Highly recommended.
I bought the Sony 2 GB High Speed Memory Stick PRO Duo from a vendor at Amazon. After having some issues with my new Sony Cybershot camera which was failing to recognize the memory, I contacted Sony. They asked me to send my camera for inspection. Turned out that the memory was defective and they strongly suggested that it could be counterfeit. After I bought new memory at my local electronics store my camera has not had any more problems with the memory. Might have been isolated to the vendor in question, or maybe I just had bad luck on this item.
I was looking for a compact speaker system to pair with a TV in a small room. I had an old stereo receiver sitting around so I decided to look around for two bookshelf speakers that met my size and sound needs.After demoing, and disliking, a handful of speakers I came across these at a local electronics store. The first thing I noticed is how big they sounded compared to everything else I had tried. They are a little bit bigger and 'boxier' than I had wanted, but they were the smallest thing I could find that sounded full without a subwoofer behind them. I snatched them up, set them up, and have enjoyed them greatly at home.Pros:-Very efficient (doesn't take a lot of power to drive them)-Sound like bigger speakers than they are-Small enough to be mounted-They're very reasonably priced-Magnetic speaker grills, come with 'rubber feet' if you're not mounting them, have mounting holes pre-drilled.Cons:-A bit heavy on the bass end without equalization
Cable is a pretty simple proposition until troubleshooting connectivity makes you wonder if the actual cable is the defect. The orange sheathing is a simple mark of quality fiber cable since it is designed for long length runs and should be conspicuous in plenum channels (ceiling and sub floor or even underground channels).Belkin started out as an inexpensive alternative to OEM equipment and has evolved into a prime / mainline manufacturer of equipment the way Hyundai rose to a quality car maker from its econobox roots.Sadly, cable is typically the last item tested and defective cable is the most insidious causes of network outages since it is usually the least expensive component.In our experiences, WAN performance issues attributed to cabling have typically been caused by the inexpensive, no name 3rd party cable. Whether we test it during upgrades withFluke Networks LRAT-2000 Link Runner Network Auto-Tester, Belkin and 3M cables always performs like new but Belkin still costs less.
I had the Sony's in my hand and then thought "I'll sacrifice a bit of sound quality for the cheaper price of the Philips." Man I wish I hadn't been a cheapskate! I tried all three sized rubber pieces atleast twice fiddeling with them and fiddeling with them and fiddeling with them and never got any kind of comfortable fit out of them. As soon as I thought I had something I'd move(ever so slightly) and they'd slip right out of my ear. The design is terrible and the weight from the plug where the extender cord fits constantly pulls on the buds in your ear. There's no mid range what so ever! Lots and lots of trebble and if you do manage to get them pushed in the bass completely takes over everything. This poses a new problem. The sound valume is set at such a low default that you have to turn it up quite a bit to even hear the music and by the time you get it loud enough you start to hear the speakers rattling. Please don't be like me and think that you can save some money on these, that extra $10 is more than worth it. These are heading back to the store tomorrow first thing and good ridance!
I've had the m505 for a little while now and I have to say it is a very solidly built product, and the size is great. Everyone complains about the screen, and I have to say it isn't breathtaking, but it is very useable. I've had no problems using it in different lighting conditions, and battery life has been great, even with extensive use of the sidelight. Overall, a solid machine for the money (considering the Vx was $400 not too long ago), especially with the included software.
I love this battery. It's the way to go if you have an EZ Share Z712 IS. I tried the non-charged Lithium route and the batteries just did not last. The camera would eat them up and I'd have to replace them every 50 pictures. But these re-chargables are the answer. I have taken close to 200 photos and several movies and they are still going strong on the same charge! I totally recommend these batteries to anyone who is considering them.
Useless adapter. It has poor reception. Need to be near the wireless router in order to work. Drops signal often. Moreover it is bulky for a wireless adapter.
The mount that was sent came on time and was a very fine quality product well worth the money.
My charger didn't work at all. Tried it in 2 different cars so I know it wasn't my lighter outlet that was the problem. Received a refund from Amazon.
These are great labels as it is two part. It prints on the label in nice dark print then laminates with a clear protective layer. The label comes out printed and laminated. Print can't wipe off. Add to that the extra strength adhesive and you have a winning match. None of the labels I have used over the years have come off. They are still stuck in place. Great labels.
This made connecting the relay very easy. nice piece. It is nice to have 'standard' attachments really attach and the color coding in the instructions was nice.
I wanted something cheap that I could attach to my saxophone during marching band and pep band. This Tripod is perfect, and attached easily to my lyre. I have yet to try it out, considering the season has already ended, but I will use this on the field and in the stands next year to capture those awesome band memories. The Tripod itself is nice and flexible. It just sort of smells bad (which is why I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5). But that isn't much of a problem. Overall it looks like a great product for the really low price (under 3 bucks even with shipping), and is just what I needed.
This product is exactly what it presents itself as, and it makes me wonder why they aren't more common. Not only does it more than double the amount of time I can work away from a power supply, but (as I say above) it won't be obsoleted when I buy a new laptop someday. There is a huge selection of tips that make it seem like this would work with just about any laptop (I'm sure it's not really true, but it seems that way), and my biggest challenge in figuring out which one to use came down to the fact that there were actually two that work acceptably, and I didn't know which one to use!My guess is, if you think you might want this, you'll be happy if you get it.
Okay the first thing I would like to clear up is regarding other reviews of this product are basically hog wash. By that, no one really has a clue on what they are talking about even if they gave it 5 stars. No offence to anyone I just live an die testing technology prouducts. Ok since we got that out of the way I would like to point out if I was provided the opportunity this would have been 4.5 stars not 5; I will explain in a moment.My Background:- I have been providing Level 2-3 desktop and server support for the greater part of 8 years.-Have owned/used three GPS units - two of which I will discuss today.THE REAL REVIEW:Overall the Tom Tom ONE Portable is an extremely nice unit with a few minor flaws. I will answer the most important question first. Is the unit reliable? The answer to that is clearly yes! Is the "Home" Software good? The answer is yes if downloaded from the site but NOT from the CD; it has been known to cause issues. You should contact Tom Tom to find out if the software is being worked on before downloading your copy. Download the .exe file not the Zip file. The .exe is faster and less likely a hacker could have messed with it. Otherwise, there are no issues despite what some say. Either they used the CD, which was a mistake, or they did something incorrect.WILL THE UNIT BREAK?Like anything if mistreated then yes. The unit is not to be tossed or flung like a pillow, kept in extreme hot or cold temperatures like your car over night, etc. In addition just as any GPS nothing is perfect even Gamin. Heck, I had a Quest 2 die on me once and take forever to recalculate; that does not mean it is a bad unit in general just because one unit of millions had an issue.ACTUAL USE:The tracking of the unit is actually dead on accurate. The unit performs a recalculation exceptionally fast should you miss a turn or went the wrong way. A minor flaw I have discovered is if there is a dead end the unit becomes frazzled and tells you to make a left or right when you can't. Simply turn around and you will be pointed in the correct direction again.THE GOOD:- 2-year warrantee!-Will get you where you want to go no doubt.-Provides you graphic images of the amount of time until your next turn, and the total trip left on the same screen.-Zero chance of missing your turn as the unit clearly states over and over there is a turn coming up in X number of feet, yards, etc.-Extremely clear to understand voices. Actually, 99% of them are very very good. If I spoke other languages those would be great too.-Excellent screen resolution, brightness, and map detail.THE BAD:- Does not announce street names which would be nice. However, with the number of times the unit tells you a turn is coming up + the visual of the street or highway such as I-95 North you really cannot go wrong. It will actually say take the highway going north.- The suck son cup: This is a major negative although I guess we only have ourselves to blame for this. Apparently, there were too many complaints that the unit was slipping off the cup. Well, Tom Tom now made the dam thing so tight that it is nearly impossible to take off. I would say you need to remove the base 40-50 times until the unit becomes loose enough to remove with ease. When attempting to remove, DO NOT have the unit over a table. Too much force is needed to remove; you run the risk of hitting the unit on the table.- Navigating around the screen will take some getting used to. The device is user friendly but there is a learning curve compared to others.NUVI 350 vs. TOM TOM ONE:-Tom Tom has a much nicer voice selection clearer and louder for people hard of hearing. Both can increase and decrease the volume.- Colors on screen: Tom Tom displays a richer deeper color.- Both display heavily detailed maps. The Nuvi does allow you to reduce or add more details to the map; Tom Tom does not but the amount is actually just right.- Nuvi 350 does have Text to Speech Tom Tom does not. Text to speech is the announcing of the street names. A very nice feature but the Tom Tom unit makes up for this by telling you a turn is coming up a lot more than the Nuvi. I used both at the same time on the same route to compare. Every single time the Tom Tom One alerted me first there was a turn or an exit coming up. It also alerted when it was time to get off the exit. Either one gave me plenty of time, the Tom Tom was just faster to the draw.- Nuvi 350 has a far superior user interface there really is no comparison. The Tom Tom is not bad it is just more difficult to find what you want. For example if you are looking for Borders Books, you need to go through several menus to locate the screen where you are able to look. Categories are not clearly broken down, etc. On a positive note, once you become used to the device there is nothing to worry about; you will soon start to get a handle on things.-Tracking is about the same. I did find the maps used on the Tom Tom will get you to your location a little faster when using the same route type such as fastest but we are talking about a 2 min difference; hardly worth worrying about. Auto recalculate is faster on the Tom Tom but the Nuvi is also not slow just the Tom Tom is much faster. However, the Nuvi allows the unit to let you manually recalculate much easier where in the Tom Tom you rather need to search through a few screens to obtain your option.In the end, you cannot go wrong with either. The Tom Tom being less pricy is a big bonus but the fact that you need to struggle with the windshield cup is a rather large nascence and navigating around the unit is less user friendly. On the other hand if you are hard of hearing or would like to hear a really pleasing easy to understand voice then the Tom Tom One is for you; Gamin really needs to work in that area with all their units. Australian Karen is honestly the best you are going to get.
My buddy recommended this. He had to walk me through it a bit but it is up and going. I like the way it can protect you home wireless system from intrusions over my other brand router I was using. It sure saves of desktop space!
The V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds are very nice headphones, indeed. They not only come in a variety of colors, but also deliver in performance. The bass produced out of these little buddies are great! Not only is the sound great, but they also block out the outside noise as well. They're great for when you're working out or just listening for kicks and giggles. I recommend these headphones to anyone who's looking for something that's not too expensive, but still produces great sound.Good headphones all around!
Though this camera is priced on the high side of other cameras in its class, it will well worth the money. I has numerous program modes to select from as well as the ability to adjust whatever settings you may need. Beautiful image quality and good in camera picture adjustments such as crop DLighting and more. The VR kit lens is also a good lens for the money.If you are a beginner looking for a camera that you can grow into, this one will fit nicely.
This was a clearance item at Office Depot for $250.00. All the full toners were included. B. Werner you did not get a good deal.
I shopped for paper cutters, believe it or not, for a birthday present for my 12 year old son. He's doing fantastic origami and was asking me to do precision cuts on paper for his projects. I looked at the guillotine cutters, and could see the potential for tragedy. Other cutters with wheels, obviously safer, were really nice but had hefty price tags. So I found this here, on amazon and it looked about right, the size, the nice scales built in all over the surface and the good safe wheel. It is perfect for his purposes, of course. It's sturdy, has rubber feet, clear markings, a good straight edge top and bottom and of course a razor sharp pizza wheel under a protective handle. I have been using it for clipping magazine copy and pictures for collages. It's really slick. I don't even remember what I paid for it, but I am very pleased with this product. Oh, it has optional wheels that cut wavy and pinked lines. I've no use for that, but the scrap book people will love this.
If you're going to put this thing in a closet with a heavy door and insulation, you could be OK - It's performance is great. It's just too darn loud. I returned it for a more costly D-Link switch.
I don't know who wrote the English directions for this product but they suck-there is hardly any info at all- my product did not come with any info as to how to get in touch with the company if there were problems on the pc. Don't even hope for troubleshooting advice.My windows XP keeps asking for some disk that didn't come with the device. The only disk that came with it was driver for win 98. Of course there is no number, email or snail mail addy to use to ask for help.I wish I would have spent a little more money to buy a name brand MP3 player.
A very good product at the right price. Allows the connection of older equipment to the newest that have the connections that are needed.
I love to use ear buds as a headset and they are getting hard to find. This one is inexpensive and works great! I recommend it if this is the type of headset you prefer.
I'm not sure if it charges two things at once cuz I have yet to try, but both ports worked fine for my iphone and then again for my ipod. It's a standard usb port on the device so it should work for any device using a usb port wire so not sure why people are saying it doesn't work for them. It is cheap so I think it is definetely a toss up if you are gonna get a good one or not, but for $2.50, isn't it worth a shot?
My old expensive speakers were shot so I went out and bought what consumer reports said was a great speaker for the money. They were right. Technology has improved greatly, you can now buy a high quality budget speaker that is way better than the tech you could buy just a couple of years ago. I'am very pleased.
This is a great PDA! Elegant design, fast, practical, the best among all models before Tungsten. The best value for your money, as well. I used to have a Palm VIIx, another great PDA, but I decided to switch to this model mostly because of the, supposedly better, wireless capabilities (internet access, even Google!), AOL instant messenger, e-mail, etc., the amazing Documents To Go program, and also for the fabulous expansion card with the Merriam-Webster dictionary! I have only two (major) complaints: the wireless service is TOO expensive and the MultiMail 1.2 e-mail program takes longer than with the Palm VIIx, let alone it gobbles very quickly your monthly allotment of 100K. In less than a month, just using e-mail, it has already used up 163K! And to think that with my Palm VIIx, I barely used 40K each month... If the wireless service were less expensive and more efficient (there is a number of error messages each time) this Palm would be, hands down, the best of all. I will continue to enjoy my Palm i705 minus the wireless capabilities. I don't want to talk about the old fashioned, low-resolution screen, practically the same that came with the original Palm Pilot. The Casio Cli&eacute;, if not for the lack of wireless functions, beats easily this model. And this is said by a seasoned Palm fan.
What a strange thing to be selling....this case is very attractive, has nice padding and appears to be durable under normal circumstances....and at a bargain price......However the Sony Walkman purchased with the case will not fit into the case....it is too small....If after 5 minutes of struggling and wrestling with the case, if you manage to squeeze it in with great force, then, the plastic zipper will pop open ..... this in turn makes it difficult to close again to try and remove the player....Had I read the bad reviews and the multiple problems with the case being to small for the Walkman units I would not have purchased it, which is what I recommend to those looking at this unit. I sent it back ...... now searching for another that fit the Walkman.....With as many complaints about the same problems and probable returns I am surprise Amazon continues to sell it........
all i can say is...IM GETTIN ONE FOR CHRISTMAS!
I doubted buying printable blank media. But since my canon will print on them, I thought way the heck. LOVE IT. and so far zero bad burns. TY disc really are the best. and being printable. even better. Dont hesitate.
It has everything I expected from a cd player(and more). The firmware is outrageous. I've just upgraded the firmware, and realize that now it has games(can you believe it?) and a lot of new functions !!!!
Great picture all functions. Did have problem with VCR when first used (Ate tape). Could have been due to excessive moisture. OK after one day idle. Biggest problem is practically illegable print identifying control buttons on remote. In most cases have to turn lite on to read functions due to poor contrast between case color &amp; print.
I am extremely impressed with the ease of using this product. I had ordered it with a little apprehension, but was pleasantly surprised to see how easy it was to plug and start working immediately.
If you think about it its a little expensive, but its worth the price. If your a professional and you would use it a lot you need something sturdy and strong like this. But the hight it reaches is very good, and its still sturdy even if its at full hight or even at the shortest hight. But over all its very durable. You can't compare it to v-o556 because of the diffrence in qulity.
I spent several days looking and comparing prices. Almost bought a different brand at [a local store]. Even got the sales associate to plug it into a demo computer. As a last try I logged on to Amazon and found the Envision. The price was equal to [a local store] but something made me settle on the Envision. When it arrived I know what it was. The ease of operation and the crystal clear display. When looking for a big screen monitor look no farther than the Envision. There is nothing better.
Almost perfect. Made finding the offending cable in a big bundle really easy. The only thing missing is a loop-back, but you can easily make one.
I installed this scanner with Windows XP - I have scanned several hundred slides with NO PROBLEM! It works great! Great value - though would be nice to have a second cartridge for slides as to have one already 'loaded' to speed up conversion time.
I use this lens on a D90 and D200. It auto-focuses very fast and is a cheap way to get into natural light photography and learn about shallow depth-of-field. It even works as a macro if you reverse the lens.After months of use on both cameras, the 50mm 1.8D has produced great images with no complaints from me.If you are just starting out... My only suggestion would be to consider the 35mm 1.8G if this is your first lens on a D7000, D90, or other 1.5X crop camera.5/5-Mike
Printer works great. The two paper trays work well and allows up to 600 sheets of the same paper or split it up with whatever color or type you want.In addition I have added a continious ink supply kit to the printer which has amounted in a tremendous saving in ink purchases. Each color holds at least 100 ml of ink. I can set the printer to do a color job at best quality and have it run over night and not have to worry about the cartridges running out of ink. The Network function also works great. Other workstations can opt to use the printer if they have long print runs or their desktop printer fails.after purchasing the first one, I have now purchased 3 more.
This is the 4th. Palm Pilot I've purchased over the past 15 years. Too bad the Palm Company quit making them. Fortunately the Guaranteedteck Company offers these as well as others through Amazon.com. The company is excellent with their support for the T5.The T5 is a great alternative for portable data storage to someone who doesn't care to use today's cell phone with all its features and the monthly expense.It has plenty of storage, great features, a good display area and is easily synchronized with one's main frame computer.The unit is sold as "Refurbished" but appears to be brand new. Indeed I believe it is.Guaranteedtech link: [...]
I was very excited to get this product after I read all the wonderful reviews on Amazon. However, the excitement didn't last long after I got the remote up and running...Setup was a breeze and everything seemed to be going great until I started using it. The first problem I noticed is that the remote seems cheaply made (Considering the purchase price of this item) and for some reason the buttons were very hard to push and actually hurt my fingers after awhile. The screen in the remote also didn't look as nice as I had expected, I thought it would look exactly, or at least somewhat similar to the screen on your Ipod. I was very wrong... what I got was some VERY basic text that displayed the artists/songs on the ipod.I could forgive all the previous problems if the remote managed to meet my expectations when it came to the functionality and actually let me change the songs as I expected, however it did nothing of the sort. I don't know if it is because of the fact that I have an 80GB Ipod (though it only has around 30GB of music on it) but the remote could not even come close to keeping up the song list as I scrolled through the songs. Every 20-30 songs or so it would have to "Re-sync" and get the information from the docking station which left me sitting there for 10 seconds as the remote figured out the next 20-30 songs were. That is the main problem with this device and why it is now in the mail on its way back to Amazon.The idea is brilliant and if there wasn't this constant delay the item would be great, even considering its other problems. In the end, picture how you would ideally like this unit to function and it works about 20% of what you would expect... long delays and constantly pushing those hard buttons on the remote leave you with nothing more than a $150 sore thumb.
I bought this model for its exceptionally compact size (I have a small desk), outstanding screen, and multimedia capabilities. Amazon had it in stock and provided free shipping. The unit had one bad pixel--a red that stayed on all the time, which was a problem when editing photos; SONY sent out a technician to my home and replaced the screen even though a single pixel isn't strictly covered by the warranty. I was very happy with the repair and everything has worked fine since. I like the bright screen--whites are white, blacks are black, and colors are full. I think that all these features make this expensive computer worth it. (Check specs on newer models before purchasing.)The main drawback is the poor documentation. I couldn't find out anything on the analog video and audio capture abilities in either the supplied documentation (PDF files) or online. These features seem to be a secret! Not even e-mail tech support could tell me about them. I was able to capture analog video (RCA and S-video jacks are on the back) and analog audio (thru line-in jack on left side) with utilities in the Roxio Creator Suite (not included with the computer).
I am glad to have found this product at a good price. My son loved getting it for Christmas
Nice 1/8&#34; to RCA stereo adapter. Plug phones / music players into receiver. Works great, satisfactory construction and the price is right. Buy 2. I had to reorder.
I like these over the ear head phone because I can jog or sprint with them and they stay on.
I bought this primarily to use during travel to extend the operating time of my iPhone. In my unofficial tests, this power pack completely recharged the iPhone (which was below 20% power) twice before needing to be plugged in itself. It's lightweight, simple to use, and it looks nice...what more could you ask? Buy one if you need to charge USB devices!
This is an extremely simple to use device for splitting your LAN line off to several computers. With Windows 7 at least it was totally plug and play with no work at all on my part. A cheap easy way to gain extra computers on your network. I'm not a geek, so I would have to believe that the most simple minded of us (including myself as simple minded btw) could easily use this device.
It picks up weak signals very well.
I wanted a longer reach macro lens and couldn't justify the cost of the Canon 180mm macro. After reading many positive reviews I decided to stray from the Canon lineup and purchase this lens.I can't compare this to other macro lenses since this is my first macro lens, but the build quality (with the exception of weather sealing) and sharpness of this lens is on par with my four Canon 'L' lenses.On the down side the autofocus does hunt when I've tried to use it, but, with the shallow depth of field in macro shooting I strictly use manual focus and autofocus is a non factor. Also, I don't own any other 72mm lenses which means having to buy more filters if I want to use them.Great price, build and IQ. Would also recommend a set of Kenko extension tubes, and steady hands.
The first card I bought was DOA. The second (for a Diamond Rio) works fine everytime. Of note, the formatting for a Diamond Rio is different from that for anything else, so even SanDisk's USB (etc) readers cannot decipher data on a card that has been in a Rio. For that you must use the RioPort software or erase and reformat the card in the device in which you would like to use it.
great service, and the product is excellent...was concerned after reading that folks had problems with it falling apart and such. my adapter is in stellar shape and works fabulously!
Bought this for a UK laptop that I'm using in the US. The snug connection fits perfectly, and has lasted for the past 2.5+ years. A quality, long-lasting product from HP, for HP and Dell computers.
I have been using Maxell products for many years not just the recent creation of digital disc but audio cassette tapes VHS video tapes, and computer floppy discs 3.5 in and 5.25 in. They consistently exhibit a high, reliable quality that I have grown accustomed to. I am more than satisfied with the product, and the online purchasing experience, as well as the timely arrival of my product including the condition upon arrival. I will be coming back for a reorder when I begin to get low on my stock that I maintain on a routine basis.Satisfied customer
To date, there isn't much to say about this drive other than it hasn't died on me a few weeks in, so it works fine. It's a hard drive - it does it its job. End of story.
I already own a 40 gig Creative Nomad Jukebox (the original Jukebox, which came with a 6 gig drive, but was quite hackable).That player is perfect for listening when I'm relatively stationary -- in the car, on a plane -- but isn't so good for grabbing and walking around with. I've been considering a flash memory-based player for a while for those situations, but they're TOO limited in capacity and/or price. I also considered just getting a new large-capacity MP3 player, like a Zen, but didn't want to spend that much money and lose the advantages of the Jukebox (yes, they exist).Enter the perfect compromise -- the Muvo2 4GB. Tiny, good battery life, reasonable price. Not as much capacity as my Jukebox, but plenty of space for a day's worth of music (and then some). The fast USB2.0 interface makes changing the content a snap (I have all 2000+ CDs I own encoded on a media server at home).Battery life is MUCH better than the Jukebox on a single charge, but the Jukebox takes AA batteries making it very easy to find replacements on long trips. I find the controls perfectly intuitive, although I was helped by having a very well-structured system for folders and filenames on my media server -- one that meshes very well with the Muvo.When in the car or on the road, my Jukebox contains most of my CDs, and uses standard easy-to-find batteries if I can't conveniently charge the player. When tooling around town for the day, the Muvo contains enough music to keep me entertained while not weighing me down. So each player has its niche role in my life, and each does the job well.
We got the unit, and it stopped working within 6 months.Further investigastion showed that the high frequency switching powersupply (line condtioner with NO transformers) was dead.Amy engineer will tell you.......... do not purposely make a designprone to the power surges and irregularities that are going to happen-------or else the unit will die an early death.So, toshiba saves $5 on a cheap power supply but assures the customerthat this unit WILL die within 3- 9 months.I think this is shameful.
I ordered 2 one gig memory modules for a Dell Computer, the memory didn't work I contacted the seller and got an almost immediate response. They asked some questions and it turns out I had ordered the wrong memory. The seller sent the correct memory and a pre paid return package. The memory worked perfectly I couldn't be happier I would highly recommend this seller
I'm haveing trouble updaing the drivers for windows Me besides that I think its a good product for it's cost.
I needed the composite imputs to work and they didn't. I sent the card back to Avermedia and they sent a second card with the same results. I tried the card on 3 different laptops 2 of them brand new and nothing worked. Avermedia suggested trying BeyondTV software instead, and that didn't work either. I spent many hours trying get this to work and I hope you don't make the same mistake.
I purchased this camera in 2005 and it's still working today. Some people complained about dust I took mine to Iraq with me and it made it just fine, I don't think you can find much dustier conditions. In 2009 I did buy some rubber armor for it since I like to go offroad on rocks. I think I've dropped it twice over the years without issues.
I liked using this product for a Nikon D50 and the Nikon D80. It functioned very well and I didn't have any major problems with it. While shooting outdoors there were occasional instances of the camera not receiving the signal. It works awesome indoors where the signal can bounce off of walls (if you're in a situation where you want to trip two or more cameras).I have used this while interviewing people. I often am required to submit photos of the subject during the interview and a lot of people find it awkward to talk to you candidly while you are pointing a camera at them. I would just set a camera on a tripod and use this remote to trip the camera and got great spontaneous photos.Stay away from this if you shoot with a higher end DSLR. This doesn't work with my D300 or any cameras in its class.
I bought this item because I have serious amounts of vinyl and old cassettes I wanted to digitize.Sad to say, I started with the cassettes. For that purpose, this device excels. I digitized about 100 old (mostly spoken-word) cassettes.By that time, I was no longer able to return it; and when the first LPs came out sounding tinny and slightly fast, I found myself seriously wishing I could do so.I must say, this device was a snap to use. The reviews that refer to the controls as confusing may reflect a lack of willingness to RTFM (which I'll admit could be a bit better-written). It's well-constructed and sounds at least average.If you have *lots* of tape (comedy, books-on-tape, radio programs), and you're not particularly tech-prone (read: computer-savvy), this device may be worth it. If, on the other hand, your main goal is digitizing LPs, I'd recommend you pass.
Great value. Easy to use. This is my second, because I liked the first so much.
The 120 has all the features I want, except that the screen is nearly impossible to read for a far-sighted old guy. I can see why Garmin upgraded it on later models. For the price, though, I'm satisfied with it. I just have to remember to carry reading glasses...
I thought all the data on my USB external drive was toast. On a hunch, I ripped open the casing (I practically needed a chisel) and found an IDE drive inside. Commercial data recovery is both expensive and non-secure, so I thought it would be worth $30 to see if this drive had any life left in it.The kit comes with the adapter for two different kinds of drives (not SATA) and a power supply that plugs right into the back of your drive. I wasn't expecting much, but my Win XP machine recognized the drive right away and I was able to recover all the data. I am very pleased with this bit of tech.As others have noted, this device will not win any awards for design or robust construction, but it did the job for me. I can see where people getting rid of old computers might want to keep the old drives in case there is some data they might need and didn't copy over.
My review is not a technical review but a DAD LOVES HIS CHILDREN review.REMARKABLE!! My son has been building computers for at least a decade and this gives him what he wants. I can't believe I spent less than hundreds of dollars to satisfy him. He says this scanner is GREAT. He uses it for photograhy...very critical work and is happy.
I'm using both a Netgear MR814 and a DLink DI-514 at home. Although this router has less features (firewall filter rules with time schedule, parameter tuning on wirelss signal transmission etc) compared with the Dlink model, it's far more stabler than DLink. I have to reboot my Dlink router once every three days to keep its wireless signal alive, I don't need to reboot this Netgear router since I bought it (four months ago). I feel this is a very solid low-end wireless router, ideal for home usages.
It when together quickly and worked as I though it would. I think I will continue to buy Pyle produces.
I love mine and I bought my kids each one. They were all happy with their gift and find it very useful. Can not live without it,love it.
This item was on my daughters wish list at Amazon. I bought it as a Christmas gift. I didn't see it until she came home. She loves it. She said she was very much surprised at the quality of the leather and is able to take it on the plane with her and to the office. I would rate it a 5 star. Thank You
One or both cartridges were incompatible with my printer. The printer is an HP modeland uses HP 56 and HP 57 cartridges but when I received them they were not listed as being compatible with my model printer, and I was not able to print anything. I am going to purchase an HP 56 and/or HP 57 cartridge as my next course of action.
I started having problems with the drive almost from the beginning. I'm a student and I wanted the drive to keep all my work in one place as I moved from one computer to another in the various labs. First thing I noticed is that some computers wouldn't even recognize the drive. That seemed to be a power issue, their USB interfaces weren't pushing enough juice to spin up the drive. I simply learned which machines it worked with and which it didn't. Then I had some corruption issues which forced a reformat of the drive. Now, I'm back to the problem of the drive not being recognized. I've got an RMA from Western Digital and am returning it under warranty for replacement. However, I would return it for refund if I could. I don't need the full 120 GB and would opt for an ArcDisk if I had it to do over again.
This touchpad saved me after gettig my laptop. It doesn't require a flat surface and is light and portable.
Bought a cheap generic brand PA3535U 12 cell on eBay for $45.99, ended up have to return it since it do not fit my A305-S6845.Would recommend anyone who looking for a replacement to get the original battery to save all the hassle.Duration for the first usage of my new battery under normal usage was 2 hours and 15~30min, duration is expectedas I do not have high expectation with Toshiba laptop battery length even though Toshiba laptop itself is very reliable and can last for several years.Wondering how long the battery could sustain that duration?
I am listening to portable music for a long time, and had no fanatism to buy a set of earphones unless I really screwed the original ones from the player.So, when my iPod earphones were half dead because of using them in harsh cold (outer coating would froze, hence crack easily) and I was forced to buy a new set of earphones (since my backup one, Koss, was terrible with iPod, big dissapointment) I wanted to try "in ear" phones, just to see if it is easier to wear them and what kind of sound quality they'll deliver.After a search in Amazon, I found out that Apple's in ears were not much reputable. So I was between Sony and Shure. I knew that Shure would be top quality, but I didn't want to pay 100 bucks for a set of earphones. Then I saw that one of the Merchants in Amazon was selling them for 35$ less, and I just found the courage to buy it. The seller was really good, and he sent my order in a few days...It took me like 25 minutes to figure out how to wear them properly, and when I changed plugs into one smaller size it was a perfect fit. I first played some Apocalyptica in my iPod, damn that was a blast. And the volume was around %70; before I would go up to %95But adapting to in-ears took some time, since all sound was isolated from me. Its pretty disturbing at first, there is some stuff in your ear and you also can hear blood circulating your body, but once you get used to it, it rocks. I'm using them for over 2 weeks now.To sum up:Pros:-Excellent quality-Perfect sound-Fits ear good, no trouble of popping outCons:-Cable is thick (almost x1.5 of iPod earphone cable)-Splitter is safe, but still thick.-Jack sometimes gets off the plug when carrying in pocket, not very but moderately sensitive.-Price, of course..I was not dissapointed by these earphones, but since I did not try other in-ear options, its wrong for me to compare. All I can say is that these earphones are great and I enjoy using them.
This seemingly simple piece of molded plastic was recommended to me by a professional photographer. Basically it's the shape of an open box that slides firmly onto the flash. It is small and sturdy enough to stash in your camera bag without worrying about damage. When used the light disperses more evenly and is less harsh on the subject being photographed.The white box is for general use. Also available are the green Omni-bounce for florescent lighting and the gold Omni-bounce for a warming effect.PROS:Inexpensive solution for better flash photography.A quality product that works.CONS:Reduces the amount of light cast upon subject (should be expected with these types of products).
got the first pvr card and had some conflics with one of my other cards took out the card that was bothering it after messing around with it for a while and finialy got it to work and went and got the new drivers at the swann site for it and now it works pretty good ,went and bought a second card and got them to match up after a while now im ready for 8 cams,over all pretty good set up but you may have a few problems getting the first one to work ok depending what you have in your computer,the second card i got came with the newer drivers on a disk.the manual could be better in the way they explain things or how to expand with alarms, audio and things.
The tray is solid and sturdy enough, but the mouse pad sits a good two inches lower than the keyboard which causes strain on the arm/shoulder. It's not very ergonomic at all. I had to send it back after only two days use.
Great size for folks with little hands...movement can be a tiny bit erratic, but not a problem. I would recommend this product. If you hook it up to a new Toshiba, you will need a microsoft patch installed, since some piece of software was incompatible with the mouse's.
I knew that the speakers didn't have bass control but when i used it in the shops it was perfect. Realized when i bought it that bass is too strong, and that i didn't have the power to control e. My way cheaper logitech 4point speakers was better because i could customize the sound depending on what i'm watching/listening to.
I'll make this short--there are plenty of other more qualified people who can give a good technical review of this lens. My kids are in marching band and they participate in a lot of events so I like to take a lot of pictures and the pictures are generally taken from off of the field either on the ground or in the stands. The previous lens that I had just wasn't long enough, so after reading through all of the reviews here and elsewhere, I got this lens. I love it. Plain and simple. I have had no problems with it. I have used it at all focal lengths and have seen no problems with softness at 300mm, but maybe that's because I'm not taking pictures of charts and then zooming in on the corners of the picture and looking for problems. When I first got it, I tried it out in the quiet early morning hours in my house and the IS did seem a little noisy. I checked this out on the internet and from what I read it seemed normal. Once I knew that it was normal, I quit worrying about and I haven't noticed it since. This is an excellent lens, the AF and IS work fine, no slowness or jerkiness with either one. I will definitely recommend this lens to my friends.
Received the cases (3) very quickly. Was pleased about that. Was disappointed, though, that the pictures showed it with a handle on the spine, but it does not have any kind of handle. I wish it had one! Otherwise, the case is very nice and protective of the contents.
Provides flexibility for accessing Sirius radio: now in auto, kitchen console, and through stereo (like, right now). Placing antenna to access satellite signal is much easier than described in manual. I'm able to work more productively w/ radio w/o ads interrrupting.
The carrying case that came with mine when I ordered it with my HP laptop is too small to give the DC out cord room not to get a kink in it. Actually the cord is really a weak point in the whole adapter. It would be better if it was removable so as not to be so easily frayed. Which is why I need a replacement. And yes, sometimes you do forget to push the button when you plug it in and wind up with a laptop with a low battery when you thought it was charging.
I purchased the case for my wifes MP3 player, it fit well and is thick enough to provide adiquite protection for the unit. Well worth the money.
What can I say about this product, other than the obvious? It's HUGE, and holds more CD's and DVD's than a shady person at a flea market. The packaging was excellent and the shipping was fast... so the seller is legit and the product actually seems top notch. The only thing I have found with larger CD wallets is the fact that the weight of the DVD's tend to make a bow in the middle of the larger cases... the only way I see of avoiding this would be to make the case out of metal or something that could handle 40 pounds of dvd's constantly pulling down on the case. All that being said, it's a great case at a great price, so what are you waiting for?
i may only be 14, but i have researched alot before i bought this machine. It is super fast, AMAZING sound, OK graphics, and a long battery life! the screen is slightly sharp, but still great! The scroll pad is easy and convienent. Ive had it for a month and still have not had a problem! I love it and i strongly recommend it to anyone! (p.s if you are an avid David Letterman watcher, i was the girl who played her nose on stupid human tricks!)
if you go on the actual western store website, you can actually get this same product with a case for $150.00 whereas people are selling them here for $160.00 and thats without ANYTHING!!!
Got this very very on sale. For $3, this is a great deal. For $30 (the original price, I think), less so. The quality of construction is a little flimsy. But it works for me. Can't argue with the price.
I was looking for a compact CD player/clock radio for my bedroom that was stylish, had a good sound, and was reasonably priced. This unit exceeded my expectations on all levels. I considered the Bose, but it isn't as attractive, doesn't sound any better, and costs hundreds of dollars more. The very sleek TEAC has cool blue neon accent lighting (which can be dimmed but not turned off completely). As for the sound, I have a fairly expensive stereo component system elsewhere in the house, so I was quite pleasantly surprised at the quality of the sound, especially for a tabletop unit. The bass has a 50% boost, and the 10-watt subwoofer adds considerably to the sound quality. These extra features add to the size, so the SR-L50 is larger than the average clock radio. There are auxiliary ports to attach headphones, speakers, DVD players, etc., so this unit is versatile as well. It would be nice if the time display would be the default when the radio and the CD player are in use, but it is not.Bottom line: You'll more than get your money's worth with this.
I have been looking around for a back-up device for months. I have been backing up using DVDs, but this had grown tiresome. I opted to try the Maxtor one touch III turbo after reading the excellent reviews in PC World/PC Mag. It had the best reviews of any external hard drive that I had seen. This device is everything it's cracked up to be and more. First, it's about the size of a small toaster, so it takes up very little space. Next, it is virtually silent; I can't hear it at all, even when it is backing up data. Also, it came with everything it needed to run, Firewire 400, 800 & USB cable. Lastly, and most importantly, it is so easy to use. To operate it, the Maxtor On Touch II turbo has an on/off switch and the "one touch" button and that's about it. It was out of the box and saving data within 5 minutes. I installed the software on my PC, then Windows XP immediately recognized the drive, formatted it and it was ready to go. I backed up data using the 2 different options provided with the software. First, as a system restore. The Maxtor one-touch manager would restore my system to this point if I needed to do so. Next, I backed files and folders that I selected. These files and folders can be retrieved and restored using Windows explorer/My Computer. Both worked flawlessly. This product has an outstanding price per GB, and is a dream come true for anyone looking to easily back up data from their PC.
Having used trackballs for years, I thought I'd love this wireless model. Wrong!! The thumb click button required way too much pressure to click and made my hand uncomfortable after only a few hour's use. I've gone back to using my wired model.
I bought this archival album and did not know that no archival pages were included. My fault, no doubt, but being warned would have been helpful.Richard Bullard
Buy either the Lexar or Sandisk. Sony will have to cut their prices to be competitive.
If you want to get inspired and need some business leadership, Bill Rancic is the right person. He has his head on straight and is a great example of a business leader.
As soon as I opened the package I knew that this cable really deserved the money. It looks very sturdy, the video cable is very thick and I think it's gonan last long. It's a very convenient solution for video&audio transfer between PC and TV. Do not go for any other cables but this one.
Unelss you want to risk the generic cartridges - with which I have had horrible experiences - you have to go with these. They work great.
I liked this dual DVD/VCR at first. I was in the middle of converting all my home movies to DVD, when it froze while formating. Now it no longer will recognize any discs. I have tried the troubleshooting that is in the manuel, with no luck. I have not been able to reach GoVideo and since my year is just up, can not return it.
I don't watch all 3 sets simultaneously but individually and I have no problems to report. These are all from the same rooftop antenna array for over the air stations. One of the TV'S is 100 foot of RG6 quad shielded cable away from the antennas and 50 feet away from this splitter and on one of the 2 weaker db outlets and still no reception problems to report. From my experience with just over the air signals I would say get this !
Simple and strong for the price. Ball head works well, strap is sturdy enough. The ball clamp and adjuster are metal while the leg clamps are unfortunately the usual composite plastic. Be careful with the clamps if you are ever shooting in cold conditions, lest they shatter on you. The legs slide smoothly and the whole construct is quite steady even when fully extended. As others have mentioned, it's a bit long when closed. For the entry-level of expense we're talking about here, it's good quality.
Overall, a great radio. I do not really care for too much sports, but like the large bright display, which is very convenient while driving. I also have a Starmate, which works well in the house, but I like this radio better for car use. Nice sound, easy to access controls (I'm always channel surfing), bright & easy-to-read display, and very easy installation (I did not use the FM modulator). Just to add one "complaint", I would like an extended suction cup mount.Looking at other reviews, it looks like last year's models were below par. Make sure you note the dates on any poor reviews before you take their comments to heart.
This 8GB SDHC is my second Transcend SD card. My first was an 1GB SD.After having used some real slowpoke doozies in my Treos (namely Ritek, PNY, and "generic" cards of capacities between 1-4GB), I would rate these as good or better than SanDisk Ultra II's for quality and speed. The 1GB 120x Transcend SD card seemed almost as fast, but this Class 6 SDHC card is the fastest SD card I've ever owned. Saving 300k photos is almost instant and so is switching between apps and email stored on the card.Note, though, if using on the Palm OS - it will show only 4GB available; however, once you fill up the first 4GB, it will then show the actual remaining capacity. It does not affect the amount (7.5GB) of usable space, though. This is a quirk of the PalmOS rather than the card. Using an SD-to-USB adaptor, the capacity shows correctly.I can't wait to get my hands on the 16GB version from Transcend (and later the 32GB version) at a reasonable price (i.e., when they fall under $100).
I purchased a new digital still camera and wanted a bag that would hold not only it, but extra batteries and other stuff I bought to use with my picture taking. Tamrac is a reputable company that makes quality products. This bag provided the roominess I was looking for. I recommend it.
The vehicle power cable that originally comes with the nuvi, must be used with the dashboard mount. The cable I bought was extra, but well worth it! I can use the nuvi with the power cord plugged into the cigarette lighter. Works great!
I ordered these for use with my new smartphone so I could listen to the mp3's while I went aout my farm chores - lots of tractor work, etc.I landed on these after reading reviews of several headphones, and this one kept climbing to the top. So, I shelled out the dough, and here they came. I did have to buy an adapter to get them to work with the phone, but that's all.They do let you listen to your music, but only if you're in a very quiet room. I have a cheap set of old Sony's that aren't very comfortable to wear (the reason I chose these), and the difference in volume - which I need - is unreal. The Sony's, I actually have to turn DOWN the volume on the phone. The Technia's are awful in this regard, in that they hold the volume to a minimum level to begin with, and you can't change it.Do not buy these if you want to listen to music or anythjing else, unless you live in a soundless bubble. A huge waste of money.
I went through two pairs of these headphones in about a year and a half before I decided to look elsewhere.The sound quality of the headphones and mic are fine for gaming. I used mine for raiding with my guild on WoW but I believe they're focused for FPS games because of a bold kick in the lower midrange frequencies.IF you don't baby these headphones they're going to fail on you hard.These headphones are made out of plastic, and it's cheap plastic in a serious way.Both pairs ended up with duct tape and both are deaf in one ear thanks to cheap, thin wiring.If you treat these with the delicacy of a raw egg they'll be just fine.Again, the performance of these headphones is not in question, but the durability is a big time fail.
I'm really impressed with this accessory to my Kodak P712. I recently took pictures for a friend who's been house shopping. I got fabulous room shots with the wide angle. I did learn that it's best to disable the flash while using it or you tend to get a shadow at the bottom of the picture because the flash hits the wide angle lens. Otherwise, I love it! Very easy to put on and take off with the adapter. Great for landscapes! A good investment if you're enjoying this camera as much as I am!
First of all, while I'm a dedicated Amazon evangelist, go buy this somewhere else: Amazon is charging twice as much as what I bought it for by doing a simple search for it on CNET. Prices have gone up again, but you will still do better elsewhere.This product is a little difficult to configure. (Anyone with a decent amount of networking knowledge should have no problems though.)The only serious problem is it does not pick up an IP address from DHCP, as advertised; assigning one manually to the access point is required.For WEP, make sure to use the hex translation of your password for both the access point and any cards. In one of the more glaring examples of designing products without keeping the customer in mind, D-Link's algorithms for translating string passwords to their hex equivalent is different on their access points and their cards! So you could have typed in the same password on both your D-Link access point and your D-Link wireless card (let's say the 650 - only $40 at Office Max), and your connection would fail.Range is quite limited; another customer was quite accurate when he/she said that you have to treat access point manufacturers like cordless phone manufacturers: don't believe their range claims. Buy this product elsewhere, try it out, and return it if you don't like the range. I would bet it would be sufficient for most people.
I have purchased many different linksys products, routers, switches, wireless devices, etc. And just like all the other linksys products I use, this one was also very easy to setup and install. I noticed there were quite a few bad reviews regarding these USB wireless adapters. However, I just setup 3 of them on 3 different computers running XP with no problems at all, and each took no longer than 4-5 minutes to setup. I would highly recommend this product to anybody who wants the convenience of wireless while having the flexibility of a USB-powered device.
I had searched on the market for about a month and compared many many (trust me!) mp3 and mp4 players from big and little names. I now own my MEIZU MP4 for one month and a half, and still feel lucky that I made a right decision.
For this price, you can't go wrong. I wanted some outdoor speakers to mount in the eves around my patio. They had to sound good and be cheap if they get totaled by the weather. These speakers fit the bill. They seem fairly rugged and, as an added bonus, they came with a mounting bracket. The sound is good. I don't crank them up too much because I don't want to piss off the neighbors, so at the levels I run them I do not hear any distortion. Base is ok but not great, I would say that it is in line with the price point. They have not been winter tested yet but I don't expect any issues since they are covered.
I bought this as a replacement for my other Antec power supply that's fan started making too much noise for me to handle. This one is quiet and it fit neatly into the space provided in my Antec tower. The only problem I ran into with it is that it has less power connectors than my old one. For example, in my pc I still had a 3.5" floppy drive (I know...old) and my video card. They both use the same size power connector. Well there is only 1 of these on this power supply, whereas my old one had 2. So I disabled my floppy in order to power my video card. (priorities, you know). I am happy with the power supply overall and I know that there are adapters available to add additional connectors.
If you want 1:24,000 topographic maps of Oregon, or just about any other state, this is your only option. Too bad the software (Mac) is utter rubbish, criminally bad for a $100 product. User experience is inconsistent and often illogical, crashes, near-neglibile updates last few years, read the other reviews they're right.BUT if you want the maps you have to buy,just prepare for using it to make you cry.
I bought this camera last August for $160, which was a huge rip off because a few months later it was selling for $99, but my loss.This camera is pretty good, but I do wish it took better low lighting pictures. The styling is nice, and I like the glossy whiteness. Once in a while it seems to freeze on me, which is weird, and my friend who has the same camera, but the 10 megapixel version, has had the same experiences. Overall I rate it a 3/5, but I DON'T think my next camera is going to be a Kodak.
Not a good choice for speech recognition, S/N ratio is very poor.
The other people leaving reviews either got a bad one or had it set up wrong. Mine kicks like a mule.I had to mess around with my cd player a bit to get it sounding good but it's a 10 or 15 year old head unit so that was expected.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the connector screws and slots for the power and ground wires are a bit small.
They don't make the speakers anymore that we already have in the house, so we needed something good looking and good sounding, these are both.
Service plans are usually an impulse buy with high profit margins due to the very few claims they get. For most people, these plans are an often unnecessary expenditure.First off, before you buy a service plan, make sure you look at the terms of your credit card. Many cards offer 1 or more years of additional warranty coverage just for using their card. Often, these go into affect after the manufacturer's warranty ends.Taking a product with a standard 1 year warranty, you would have 2 years of total coverage if you purchased it using a credit card giving you an additional 1 year warranty, making a 2 year service plan completely unnecessary.Even without cc coverage, be sure to read the terms of this service plan first and decide if you'd ever use it. Note that the service plan starts at the date of purchase, so it will overlap your manufacturer's warranty. Unless the manufacturer is shady or might go under soon, you don't need additional coverage during that time.One other thing you should think about is that if you return this item, it will be very difficult if not impossible to get a refund on the service plan. You do have 30 days to purchase the service plan, so consider waiting until you're sure you want to keep the product before buying the plan.If you do purchase this plan, make sure you store the information somewhere safe so that if you ever do have a problem, you will be able to find what you need to get it taken care of.
Although a good idea, it will not work with the JBL "On Stage". The base of the Sendstation is too big to fit into the iPod docking area.Save your money. Do not buy.
Magnetic closure holds it closed securely. Looks nice and is easy to remove your phone when needed. The clip which attaches it to your belt is also very secure. Great product. Finally wore the first one out and purchased another.
This product is working out exactly as we needed it to do. Thank you for the prompt service and well packaged product.
I recently purchased these speakers, and first off I had no issues with any "buzzing" like some other reviewers had.The speakers are loud enough, however I wouldn't say that the sub would rock your world. Another reviewer mentioned that the sub volume is only necessary to the 1/3 level. That's because after 1/3 of the way up it simply doesn't get any louder. But I will say it is proportional to how loud the actual speakers go.They definitely required some EQ tweaking, but the great thing that I've noticed about Klipsch is that there is no automatic EQ like you'll find on a lot of Bose/Boston Acoustic speakers. They respond well to EQ changes making them easy to dial in to your taste.The built in crossover is ideal for most music, however there are a few instances where I wish I could adjust it slightly to give the sub the bass that the highs are trying to deliver (causing slight distortion).Overall, for the money I can't complain. I think it is a good value, especially if you live in a condo where you're not going to be cranking them 24/7.
i thought this tv/vcr was great for my small work room. i could put it anywhere i wanted it! its smooth outer cover was great to blend in with all my other interiour.
An elderly family members old Dell Dimension e310/3100 desktop is now zipping along after installing this 2gb of Crucial ram. It had become painfully sloooww with the original 2x256mb ram and she was prepared to buy a new computer. Now she (and most importantly her granddaughter) can view streaming video, multi task between different programs and have multiple browser open at the same time.Installation was easy and took less than 5 minutes. This was recognized as 2gb upon next startup of the computer. She couldn't be more pleased with the results of this upgrade.
Love it-more than enough power. Reason for the 4 stars instead of 5--wish the on-off switch was in a different area.
My choice was between the panny and the hitachi. My choice was the hitachi, the picture is just so vivid. The 3 dimensional look is amazing. I'm only using component cables, so I can't imagine with an hdmi hookup. Hate to buy a HDMI DVD player when the next generation DVD player will have falling prices in the next year.But this TV is where its at. Got mine for $1150.00, cheapest I've seen anywhere. I feel like I stole it. Its that good. Hitachi has done it again. Reality at its best.
I received the radio yesterday and I like its size and features. Unfortunately, the unit cane with a set of four AAA 650mAh NiMH batts whos general quality is extremely poor: on two of the batteries, the positive end is either not properly plated, or is already corroding. Worse, a third one is shorted and will not take a charge. I called warranty support to see if they would simply send me a set of new batts, but they refused. I talked to a supervisor, and she refused, I then talked to the supervisor's supervisor and she refused. They want me to return the entire unit (at my expense) for for repair/replacement (possibly with a refurb unit).I put in a set of alkalines and all works well. I'm going to mail back the 4 NiMH's tomorrow and see what Audiovox does.
I hoped this would be able to handle my 7 year old grandson but I received a call that he pulled too hard and pulled the wire out of it. This was followed by an hour of crying because he loved it. I would purchase it again.
Don't be fooled by the look of this product. It's a piece of crap.1. There's only one button play/pause. 2. There's only one damn button. 3. No volume, track navigation, and you have to wear it around your neck all the time because the lousy headphones are integrated with the strap. I found it for $50 @ Target and already returned it!
I bought this to replace my pioneer receiver, sounds really good for the price, as others mentioned before HDMI is passthrough only, it won't do any upscaling. Does not really matter if you have an upscaling DVD player already
Worked great for about a week, then went down, box says tech support available 24/7, but toll-free number doesn't accept calls from my area (AZ)! Downloads on website don't work either. Very disappointed...
I do a lot of historical research involving interviews and visits toMuseums and other resource centers. This little scanner fits into mylaptop bag and can be carried along to copy research material on site.Its design allows you to place it on top of the thing to be copied andis much safer on old and rare documents. HP no longer makes them-Dumb move!
In short, I had an old iMac with a dead power supply. I fished out the hard drive and used this product to connected it to a new iMac to copy over music, photos, pics, etc. This was an inexpensive way to solve my problem. It worked just fine.Quality: The packaging and qualify of this item feels a little like something that might come from a dollar-type store. Based on other reviews, I see there is a risk that the item could arrived damaged. I wasn't too worried because I would simply return and exchange if that was the case. I lucked out--it arrived in good shape for me.Skill level: I've seen this described as both easy and difficult. I will lean toward easy. I think anyone who can hook up a DVD player to a TV can figure this out. I don't think this product even had instructions, but there was just two cords to connect and a few screws to turn. I found it be very obvious how to connect the cords and line up the screws. "Fifth grade level" I would say.In the end, glad I bought. I do think your only risk may be getting a produc that is damaged and you'll have to exchange. The only other other is to pay double (approx) and purchase something from a major electronics store to eliminate the risk.
The product falls apart. Tape held the case together for awhile, then it just stopped working. Don't buy.-Dennis Chandler-Holtz
I've had this drive for approximately one year. It works great and the protective rubber covering is successful at keeping the drive in top shape. No complaints - I'd buy it again.
I bought this camera to repalce a film camera. I am trying to wean my wife from film and on to digital andI needed a camera that was as easy as the film cameras to operate. Basically just point and click. This iswhat this was designed to do and it does it well. No complicated controls and no messy confusingmenus. I have been taking photographs for over 25 years, I have had one other digital camera in the past.It was also a pHD. I did not need to go thru the manual to get this Olympus working. I have nothing to compare itwith but the start up from the off status is decent. Focusing and shutter lag is about what one wouldexpect. Like most things out there it is rather slow compared to a film SLR that I am used to. It gets worse underlow light since there is no focus assist. Prefocus helps reduce the lagenormously. Photographs are excellent in terms of color. Tend to have a little barrel distortion in thewide angle. Use in telephoto for head shots to correct the distortion. Flash is adequate. Size is perfectsince it is easy to carry around. Battery life is decent. I can take about 250+ high quality shots withmixed use of the flash before I need to recharge. One warning, take care when closing the clamshellsince being abrupt with it can disrupt the lens mechanism. DO NOT MAKE THE CLAMSHELL HIT THE LENS WHEN CLOSING/SHUTTING OFF THE CAMERA. This is the best way to damage this camera. I did it once and knew right away that this was an achilles heel. When closing, there is a click that is encountered, hold the clamshell in that first click and allow the lens to retract before fully closing the clamshell. Otherwise, it works like a charm. I own a Macintosh and it synchs flawlessly with iphoto. All metal case seems indestructable and is very attractive. Haven't really dropped it in water yet but the weather seals are reassuring. Wish it had picture bridge so that it could work with the new p-10 dye-sub printer also from olympus or some other printer with this technology. Best of all, my wife is starting to use it a lot more. She just wants to have hard copies of certain photographs and I insist on a decent small dyesub printer to go with it. A real smart pHD digital camera.
Smallest switch available. Good performance, inobtrusive and comes with magnets to mount on metallic file cabinets, if desired. Install and forget them. Only goes up to 100mbps, though. No Gigabit.
I wanted a spare battery for a digital camera i bought through Amazon. I checked around and the price was right so i bought it. It fits the camera and works as well as the battery that came with the camera.
I bought this MP3 player as a gift for my boyfriend. He has used it for a month. Only a month, and it suddenly doesn't work. It only plays songs once in a while, and the display screen doesn't even work. We cannot even skip through songs- it doesn't work. My boyfriend did not mistreat the player in any way, so there is no reason for it to suddenly not work, other than it being poorly made. I am very disappointed that I wasted the time buying it.
No complaints once you get this device dialed in to your liking. After graduating from a 40 Gig Photo Classic to the 160, my only gripes after owning this device 1 month is the retarded "Volume Locking" portion and the Outlook Email syncing contacts (poorly written as syncing protocol - too long to explain why). Re; Volume Locking: suggestion is to put that Volume Lock on Maximum and control the volume from the wheel as normal. It is terribly annoying and frustrating to have to constantly enter a pass key to manipulate that locking feature when you are dissatisfied with your choice. No amplifier, car radio or any other music related device has a volume locking feature. We are now faced with two volume sections on a single device.On the upside, as far as some of the other complaints I have seen and read here, I have not experienced any of them such as the slowness in scrolling or the Ditigal/Analog converter. In Itunes, just be sure and rip at a higher sampling rate such as 256k/Stereo or 320kbps vs. the low res 128kpbs which may help. A big plus is the large alphabetical letters when scrolling through your library, a clock that lights up the front screen while playing music and several other goodies such as a larger screen. After paying $425 for the 40 gig Photo, the $344 was a welcoming price for a drive that is 4x larger.Overall, I am quite satisfied with this choice especially after almost running out of space on the previous 40 gig...whew...just in time.Anthony G.
I use only for the radio, songs and eBooks. You need to use the specific software to load music and books. It's not customer friendly and very often the program turns off with ' problems';also you can use only the computer where the software is loaded. Lately another very annoying problem developed. When I stop an eBook at certain time point and want to listen later, the time point is not remembered, and more over- it starts much earlier than I wanted to be and there is no connection between time and the content you listen. Maybe this particular brand has not been considered for eBooks. Otherwise, is good for songs and some radio stations.Charging the batteries takes too long time
A good dependebale protector in a strong case. The purchase includes a replacementof any damaged equipment which is a plus.
i got these used and there was some damage, but they still sound fine, although this is a seller issue, the only reason i mention this is because I thought the damage messed up the surround, this is not true it turns out the colors of my sound card , xonor d2, do not match up the colors of the cords of the speakers. the problem i had was the rear right and rear left coming out of the same channel. after about an hour i figured out if all i needed to do is swap the black and pink cable.if you have this problem do your self a favor and do this first.now on the the real reviewthe main reason i got these is because it matched the styling of my R.A.T 9 and my logitech g19 & if i ever get one the g19 as well as my silverstone rv 01so i love my games and i love my music i Live in an apartment and its really hard not to just blast these because they just sound soo good i really wish i could some timethey look good and should good, in a time were sleek curves if you want to be different and stand out these will do well for you
No problems. The plastic is a bit cheap, hence four stars, but you get what you pay for. :) It works and that's the point.
Bought these for my neighbor and they helped speed up his computer a lot.He, and I, were well satisfied.
[...]I've used CT 10s and now the CT 12 for years. Can't say enough for them. I'm in a business where I like to have my hands free and not be tethered to a wire. At age 65, the volume on the CT 10 (no adjustment) was just getting to low on the listening end. The CT 12, slightly larger than the 10, solved the problem. On "medium" I can hear most people just fine. If I get a "low talker" I click it up a notch which solves the issue. I've never had to use max volume.The CT 12 is in an area with three phone lines, DSL line, 4 telephones, two computers and a fax machine. It interferes with none of the equipment. The range is at least 60 feet. Headset fits perfectly.One suggestion: I put the home unit up high on top of a 6' bookcase. It keeps the unit the furthest away from all the other equipment.The pad buttons are small but that is due to small size of the pad...which is a major advantage.If you want a phone that is both hands free and can be walked around with, the CT 12 is "da bomb"!
I ordered these for the price at first. That alone makes it worth it. It came to my house very quickly which also surpised me. Once I hooked it up to my Creative muvo player the sound was incredible! I recommend this to anyone with a creative mp3 player!
This is worth the money. The unit is fairly heavy and uses a combination of gravity and friction to stay in place. The 3 "legs" are flexible, so will mold to fit most dashboards. I like it for two reasons: 1) the GPS is a little closer to your eyes and with the small screens on the i2 and i3, it is much easier to see and 2) my suction mount stopped working entirely and it was very annoying to be driving along and then have the GPS thud to the dash. I would have given it a 5 star rating except the mount will vibrate around a bit if you're on a very bumpy road. On a side note, you can save about $5 through other internet sites.
I picked up the 8507 model for myself after not getting one for Christmas and am very happy with it. The price was just right for my budget (at 79.99) and the included car kit was a 'bonus' as I don't have a CD player in my car.I haven't run into the skipping problem as mentioned in the earlier reviews and use it every morning on the treadmill ... nor have I learned/used all of the features as there are so many!!One thing I noticed while reading the instructions was that they mentioned the AC Adapter and showed the jack in which to plug it in. This model does not include an AC Adapter and goes on to state so later in the booklet. (??) I am not disappointed however, as I did not purchase this player so I can sit near an outlet to listen to my music!
This camera looks identical to the HP photosmart 215, and even the specs are the same. This is a decent low end digital camera. Don't expect the batteries to last more than 10 or 15 pictures unless you're using the lithium batteries.Picture quality is good, but again, don't expect professional quality from this camera. You'll miss most candid shots because this camera takes awhile to focus.You'll love this camera if it's your first digital and your don't expect too much. If you're a professional or aspiring photographer, buy a different camera.
Like the person who reviewed before me this is my first MP3 player. All I was hoping for was a nice, portable player for my music, nothing big. This player exceeded all my expectations. You can store photos, listen to FM radio, and it holds up to 500 wma songs. This mp3 is nothing fancy, but its great for people who don't have a ton of songs. Its very easy to import songs from windows media player and photos. Its reliable and does what its supposed to. BUY NOW!
Great service, came in a timely manner - The one drawback was NO instructions were included in the box. This set me back 2 days when I could not figure out how to get the mouse and the controller to "see" and "talk" to each other. The controller had no visible on switch and was not labeled. I nearly ended up sending it back until I pressed the least obvious place with the retracted point of my mechanical pencil and heard it click and had a working mouse. I love the cordless mouse and would recommend it, just please include a simple diagram or label the on switch portion of the controller. Thanks
Wonderful at any price, exceptional value at $40. Enough room for my camera, lenses, filters, instruction manuals. Ingenious use of velcro wide straps insure that all equipment is snugly held. Well made to last. Light weight for what it holds. This backpack is well designed to spread the weight like a high end day hiking pack.
They are what they appear to be - decent paper sleeves in bright colors and with a useful tab to secure the CD from falling out. Like the bright colors, and appear to be well made, ( at least for being inexpensive paper ones ). I also enjoy not having to fuss with a jewel box!
Use this more as a travel babysitter. Picture is great - and while I am sure the sound would be woefully inadequate for a big action movie - it works fine for kid's shows. Plus looking at it never had any doubt the sound was not great.I do think the battery life could be better - key hint be sure to take the brightness all the way down or else you will get about an hour of battery life (I would agree with other reviewer that it would be easier if that was a button control rather than buried in the feature menu). When properly dimmed down I get way more. The battery life is still not great I would rather have bought with a bigger battery - but you have to buy it in addition to the unit and it ain't cheap.Not quite ideal for the car but it is a big enough screen that it can be used there. Great for planes and hotel rooms. Very happy with the purchase.
La funci&oacute;n aleatoria no es la mejor, ya que en realidad parece que las fotos van apareciendo en orden, no exactamente consecutivo, pero tampoco aleatoriamente.
I got this item as a gift this holiday season. It is a solidly built, high-quality product. The fans are fairly quiet and it does create good airflow.Unfortunately for me, the fans pulling heat from the bottom of the chassis are situated right under the air intake for my ventilation system, and I noticed my system getting warmer than usual, even under light use.To be clear, this product pulls air from under the laptop and pushes it out the underside of the cooler. Dell XPS users would be advised to get a cooler like the Zalman NS-1000, which blows cold air on the bottom of them system.Fortunately, it works great on my sister's system, so shes able to get some benefit from it.Highly recommended, if the flow direction in appropriate for your system
I love this lens. I've had the 50mm 1.8 but after a few years I wasn't happy with it. I have wanted this particular lens for years(I actually wanted it when I considered the 1.8) and now that I have it I couldn't be happier with the images I've been getting. I love the creamy bokeh and spectacular, sharp focus.
I have to return them. They have defective connectors therefore my printer does not print using these cartridges.
When buying from xbox live, the point distribution is not convenient. Buying the cards is completely different. much better.
I bought this for our second car along with another charger so all we would have to do is grab the GPS when taking the other car on a trip. However, unlike that bracket that came with our GPS from Garmin, this one does not stay attached to the windshield for more than 10 minutes. Save your money and buy authentic Garmin product and quality.
For the price of the headphones, it's definitely worth it.From time to time, the audio quality goes from ear to ear, so you have to kinda fiddle around with the speakers and the cord to get the sound to come from both ears.I'm not a huge fan of the style because I prefer over the ear than on the ear but these were quite comfortable for what they are.I don't recommend the cord for people that want a longer one though, because sometimes I get caught up and try to move around a bit and almost forget that I'm pulling the cord with me and it tries to knock the speaker down.Regardless, it's what you paid for and for the sound quality and price, it's worth looking into.
Oh man!!I've waited a long time to buy these babies..saw every single one in the market and liked nothing but this one.. the kind of low end bass that this thing shoots is unbelievable! definitely for the true "bassophile"
the skull crushers are amazing but they use up alot of power and keep the bass dial away from water one drop will ruin it
As many other reviewers stated, this is an exceptional filter. Guess what? They are all spot on! I needed to protect my Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f / 1.8 Lens for my Panasonic GF2 and I am very pleased with B & W. When holding the lens it feels like holding a crystal to light, you simply can see the clarity. I went sledding/tubing last week and my lens got a hold of slope, but it was undamaged due to this heavy duty lens. Buy it, you'll be satisfied. You get what you pay for, don't go cheap on filter that will protect your expensive lenses!
I enjoyed this DVD player for several months. I did not use it very often. After several months, though, the screen went black. This problem is a common one, as shown by the reviews here. I have contacted Mintek support, I don't hold out much hope. I would not waste money on this DVD player.
The product worked fine and I was able to make weekly backups of my data and life was good. Then in just under 1 year it suddenly stopped working, I was unable to access the drive and all the data was lost. (it was just a backup, so I really did not loose anything). For a while I could not communicate with the drive at all, then one day it came back to life, and my system could see it, except that it saw it as a unformated drive. So I formated it believing that all would be well again and that only a glitch had happened. But after formating I was unable to write to the drive, so it is useless.
The product itself I can't fault: these are your standard slim jewel cases. But sheesh, do a lot of them arrive broken. Truth is, I've never ordered cases from any supplier (Amazon, newegg, outpost, or wherever) that didn't arrive with at least 10% of the cases cracked or broken. They just don't ship well. If they seem like a good bargain, remember that you'll lose a good percentage of them. And even if the retailer will take them back, it's never worth the bother of returning them.Add to that the shipping charge, and it starts to look like it makes more sense to buy these at your local office supply store where you can inspect them for breakage before you buy. That has been my experience, anyway.
droped the temp on my intel duo from 75c to 35c. (i think the heat sink was loose before i used this stuff)
Don't buy it. Gemstar went out of business and material cannot be purchased.
No problems here, everything worked well. Not a lot of bios level overclocking features, however the software mode is very tunable. Flash to the lates bios version to enhance memory compatability. No complaints, well worth the bucks for a micro board.
Great service and great product. Sound and picture quality are very good / excellent. Features are very useful, including the indexing of discs. As other reviewers have noted, device is a little slow at picking discs, etc., but playback is flawless and sound quality is significantly better than Sony in the past. We always had preferred Pioneer or even Panasonic vs Sony because of Sony's poor sound reproduction and poor video (Panasonic incorporates Faroudja scaling, for example)- but this model Sony has great sound and video quality. Of note: we use this changer/player with a 73" Mitsubishi TV, using an audiophile Yamaha receiver and audiophile Definitive towers and surround sound speakers.We're very pleased with the purchase. Hopefully Sony will have a Blu-Ray version available soon.
This camera is awesome overall.Just that the amount of noise you get in low light situations is kinda crazy. I was photographing sports outdoor and i got almost no noise,pictures were bright and vibrant without ANY blurring.Then I tried to photograph a Taekwondo tournament, indoor under low light... the noise and blurry was ridiculous. If anybody can suggest better settings for me for this situation please let me know.
These are really great. I have small ears and the other headphones hurt my ears. These feel good-you don't even know they're in your ears and the sound is terrific.
I purchased this receiver after not being satisfied with my ...Marantz digital receiver. A friend of mine bought a Yamaha receiver shortly after I purchased my Marantz receiver, and his Yamaha blew me away. My Marantz had a thudy sound when listening to CD's. I thought it might be my speakers so I bought a very good pair of speakers, but it sounded no better. So now four years later I decided to shop around for a new receiver. I checked out many top of the line receivers, but when it came down to sound for the $$$ the Yamaha receivers could not be beat. This receiver sounds fabulous listening to cd's as well as watching movies. The power put out is simply awesome, as well as you have all the inputs and outputs you could possibly need, plus you have the ability to hook up two sets of main speakers. You will also find this receiver simple to operate, and a great veriety of sound fields to choose from, (jazz club, rock concert, pro logic 1&2, spectale, sci fi, tv sports, just to name a few). The only downside to the HTR-5560 is that there is no phono input, you need to buy the [more expensive] model to get it, or you can do what I did and buy a ...stereo pre amp for your turntable. All in all this is a great receiver, if you buy it you will get plenty of bang for your buck, and you won't be disappointed.
I don't know why Kodak doesn't provide this charger along with their camera when you buy it. They only provide the camera dock, which also charges the battery, but with the use of the camera in place. You simply can't bring a bulky camera dock while traveling. It's so much more convenient to bring along this charger instead. I bought an extra battery as well, to always have a battery ready, since my kodak DX7590 only indicates low battery near the very end, when I still have those precious pictures to take.
After spending hours reading many reviews, switching back & forth to Canon then Nikon, I finally decided to buy the Nikon D70s.Very happy I did.What strikes me on this camera is the controls & settings are extremely intuitive. I'm the typical male with big hands, and every button seems to be placed right where I expect them to be. I had the opportunity to play around with a Rebel XT afterwards, and not only did the camera feel very awkward (too small), the quick settings buttons & knob did not feel as "natural" as they do on the D70s ...far from it. I would be extremely disappointed today to be an owner of a Rebel XT , and see what a D70 feels like post-purchase.Many people are picking a D50 over the D70s to save some money, and truthfully I think people should think twice about it.Key missing features on the D50:- Grid Lines in the viewfinder.- Shortcut button for metering. I change my metering mode alot, would be annoying to do it thru the menu each time.- Front dial knob. Might sound insignificant, but after a while you do get used to controlling Aperture & Shutter speed on their respective front or back knob, especially in manual mode.- Illuminated top LCD. If you take alot of night photos, you will miss that feature alot. You could use a mini-flashlight held in your mouth, but personally I'd grow tired of relying that each time I have to go out at night.- Wireless flash. Probably a gimmick for most, but usefull once you know how to exploit it.- Shortcut button for bracketing. Not that usefull if you shoot in Raw, but can be great for JPEG landscape photos that have alot of hightlights and shadows.- Compactflash memory card. SD cards on the D50? ouch. Compactflash is the most common media type, and the more affordable when it comes to price/storage. The odds are about 10:1 that in 2-3 years, if you upgrade to a better model than the D50, your new SLR would need Compactflash media. That's easily a 150-200$ waste right there, if you own something like 2-3 x 2GB memory cards (you will get to a point where you'll want more than one card).All-in-all, I love this camera and I doubt many will be disappointed with theirs. I would suggest you buy a flash unit like the SB-600 as well. It opens up a whole new world of indoors photography , both in terms of photo quality, and shooting speed (with the onboard flash you cannot shoot in bursts).P.S. After you've purchased a flash unit, start saving money for a zoom lens. The 18-70mm kit lens is nice, but the zoom limit of 70mm will be become very apparent not long after you've purchased your camera. Take a loot at the new 18-200 VR ;)P.S.2. There is something I dislike alot on the camera , and it's the fact it doesn't support high-speed USB 2.0. Yuck, I lost patience with the slow speed after a day only (transferring 2 gigs worth of photos does take quite a while), so I bought a compaqflash reader. Only 20$, but the camera should have been up to that standard, considering it's a recent model.Enjoy
This is a direct replacement of my Apple keyboard. Everything is as fine as expected because I had another one a short time ago, tragically cut down in it's prime by a can of diet Mountain Dew, and only a small amount at that. Anyway, this was delivered quickly and I had had no problems with it which is what I expected.
After reading all of the positive reviews on the HP v5430, I decided to take the plunge and get one myself. Almost 2 weeks later, I have been continually impressed with all the things I can do especially when compared with competing offerings, most of which cost more and have less.The cool temperature of such a fast processor was quite refreshing. Also, the plastic case is solid, much more so than some of the flimsy stuff used on some Dell notebooks.Probably I could have used another 200-400 pixels in the vertical display dimension, but that would have increased the cost. Setting fonts to a smaller display size definitely maximizes real estate, and the brightness makes this text quite readable. It drives an external display flawlessly at 1600x1200 75Hz. Gamers can expect some slowness with leading-edge games like Doom3, but some of this may be a lack of system RAM.Another potential limitation is that maximum RAM is limited at 1280M (256M soldered in, swapping the 256M SODIMM with a 1G module). But so far, the 512M performs well for most tasks; heavy-duty graphics and software development environments may need more memory. Too bad that they didn't make both modules swappable for a 2G maximum.Battery life is decent with about 2 hours+ of performance. I learned my lesson over the years with notebooks; frequent recharging will eventually shorten the battery life to minutes. I remove the battery when near an outlet, and reserve the battery only for those times when mobile use is needed. Yes, the disadvantage is that I lose the UPS ability of the battery to maintain state in case of a power outage. Also, one should be careful with the power supply plug into the notebook; it is awkwardly situated for true "on the lap" use, and can come out. Another nit; there is a plastic "bumper" on the battery which makes one corner unstable when the battery is removed (they should have put it on the computer case); this can be easily addressed by attaching a store-bought one.The DVD+/- RW / CDRW works great; this makes the system fairly complete in terms of media versatility. A word to the wise; stick with + or +/- media to ensure forward compatibility.Firewire, (3) USB ports, and built-in speakers work flawlessly. The 5-in-1 media reader needed a downloadable HP software update to recognize my 1G SD card. Speaking of which, HP's email support is superb; I've gotten answers to my questions within the hour after it has been routed to the correct department. A tip: once you get a good answer, simply keep replying to that email for fast, accurate information.There's no built-in microphone, nor floppy, but there's a mic input for your own, and a USB input for an external drive should one really need one (given this age of flash drives and ubiquitous networking).All in all, I'm still looking for reasons to return this notebook before my 2 week period expires, and I can't find any! If you decide to go for it, shop around for good pricing and rebates. Also, the sibling model zv5420US is available for under $1000 presently should DVD writing not be needed.
So i bought two of these and they both worked for a while and exept one makes a sound like its own megnant is scratching it has no cracks but its whatever!! The other one pounds like no other!! Well they both do!! TOTALLY WORTH IT
Great for storing at home or putting it in the car. Glad I got one. Delivery was fast too which made it more convenient.
I actually purchased these headphones as a back-up pair, since they were cheap, and I know I can trust the quality of Sennheiser. I've spent about 10 hours using these headphones, watching tv, listening to music, and a little bit of gaming. These headphones are definitely not THE BEST, but they are REALLY good. They are as cheap as Sennheiser gets for over-ear cup headphones(as far as I know), but they're still quite good. I've owned about 4 other pairs of headphones, that were back-up pairs, but these are by-far the best. If you're looking for a good pair of headphones, that won't break the bank, look no further. Don't buy into that skullcandy or dr. dre crap.
USB plug was to big. Went to radio shack to get the proper size. Would suggest starting there if you need a new cord.
Firstly, this drum unit is compatible with the following models, most of which are not listed here on Amazon.From the Brother web site:For use with:DCP1200, DCP1400, HL1230, HL1240, HL1250, HL1270N, HL1435, HL1440, HL1450, HL1470N, INTELLIFAX4100, INTELLIFAX4750, INTELLIFAX4750e, INTELLIFAX5750, INTELLIFAX5750e, MFC8300, MFC8500, MFC8600, MFC8700, MFC9600, MFC9700, MFC9800, MFCP2500We have four Brother MFC-9700 models at my work, and they have been quite good. After about a year, a few of them have developed a vertical splotchy line. Upon inspection, there was excess toner on the green drum inside the drum unit. After wiping it off it would work for a while but came back soon after.I learned that the drum unit is a wear and tear item and needs replacing once a year or less if you use it alot. As the reviewer above noted, the separate drum and toner units on the Brother Laser machines prevent you from having to buy both together each time you are out of toner, but you will need to replace the drum unit at some point. This solution is quite elegant as the drum unit has a much longer life than the toner cartridge and makes for cheaper toner cartridges.This replacement drum will solve the vertical line and other issues. Great price here on Amazon as well, almost half the price our local printer fix-it shop wanted.
One month later I still DO NOT HAVE WHAT I ORDERED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is getting ridiculous. If it does not arrive soon I will be reversing the charges on my credit card that was ALREADY CHARGED!!!!!!!!
I purchased this item because I was curious about night vision scopes and wanted to have a basic model. Since then I have used it to help catch a runaway pet as it works quite well at night and the IR illuminator lights up animal eyes making them easier to see. I also used it to watch a police foot chase through my neighborhood and had no trouble seeing where everyone was hiding. Overall I am very happy with this product.
I purchased Olympus 770sw for the waterproof and drop proof features. I had been carrying my Cannon G6 while hiking in the national forest. I realized that one fall in the creek would mean no more G6. My biggest frustration with the Olympus is it is hard to operate due to its small size which means very small buttons on the back which can only be operated with one's fingernails. (I'm not a member of the I-Pod, cell phone always in my ear generation.) Plus, something that should be simple, like deleting an image, takes four pushes on the small buttons. Also, I rate the picture quality as fair when compared with the G6. I didn't need a camera this small and guess I should have purchased one somewhat larger and less expensive with a waterproof case. I have no idea how to use most of the features and probably never will bother to learn even 25 percent of them. (This seems to be true of most technology devices which simply have more capabilities than most of us need.) Consider this camera only if you are younger and used to manipulating small buttons as on your cell phone and if you have plenty of digital camera experience. If you don't meet these criteria, be sure to locate a how to use it class and think twice about what you really need before purchasing.
I purchase a Toshiba M200 laptop that doesn't have an internal Optical Drive. I needed an external drive to reinstall the operating system. The Targus PACMB010U USB external DVD/CD-RW worked just fine. I highly recommend it.
No problem whatsoever with this product, works fine with my laptop Toshiba Satellite. Delivered on time, and in great condition.
The cables are working fine and they were purchased at a great price.
Really like the product. As a photographer and graphics person it does the job. However, Labtec support was severly lacking. Had to resort to computer skills to hack the CD software package to get drivers and software. Labtec was NO HElp.
Es muy util porque permite cargar una bateria adicional, sin dejar de usar la camara.RECOMENDABLE
"Mini" is an overstatement. Looks to be about 10-20% smaller than a typical desk mouse. I was looking for something smaller for travel.
I've had this riser for about 8 months. I found myself sticking large books under the riser before it occurred to me that maybe I should get a different riser. My laptop is 17 inches--pretty big. I can't raise it too high on this riser because of the monitor angle and it starts to feel precarious.Just a word of warning (and it's difficult to do) but I recommend figuring out how much you'll want to raise your laptop before you purchase this riser. It's not a bad riser--it just doesn't work for me.You also have to take it apart to transport it safely-it's basically two pieces of molded plastic.
Despite hours of effort and my B.S. in computer science, I can't get this card to work with Windows ME. It will occasionally work for 3-4 minutes and then it doesn't work for hours. I downloaded the newest driver and utility but still no luck. I'll be looking for a new card.
Just got it. 1st impressions are good...i thought the bass was a little low, but just used a different setting for the ipod equalizer and got it ok. Really small on the ears, beautiful black finish. Worth the money.
Let me start off by saying that you should come to a GRIP with what these headphones are. They are intended for studio monitoring and DJ mixing. THESE ARE NOT SUPER BOOTY SMACKING BASS. You won't find "monitors" that are really meant for that. Monitor/DJ Headphones are for the purpose of hearing every single "detail." You cannot achieve this with heavy bass taking over sound that you would otherwise mix. So the reviews on "where is the bass" I will gladly tell you its there. BUT you don't get it just with plain headphones. You have to boost the bass if want you want is some good heavy bass. Now sound quality is unreal. I heard pieces in songs I had never heard before, and with these I was able to fix a mix of mine that I had been troubled with for weeks now. At the time making them I was using Apple Ipod headphones and wouldn't you know they have some heavier bass than normal. If you are looking for hard hitting bass, these are not for you. Any good or decent monitor/dj headphones will not fulfill this. Now onto the tight fitting. The only backdrop is its tight fitting on the head. But this is more of an up than down. Say your mixing, its midnight in the club, we all know how loud it gets around that time. That is what the tight fitting is for. With it tight onto your skull you won't have an issue hearing what it is you need to hear. Mixing has been a joy with these with detail, super clarity, and PLENTY of bass. For the price they cannot be beaten and personally I don't see the point in buying 200 dollar headphones at the moment. If you got a big head then stretching them out over time will suffice which I found I was able to do within a few hours. Great headphones, good for the use, and plenty of sound.
I thought that I would have to buy a new UPS however this battery was a cheap way to extend the life of my old one. Amazon had the best price I could find, by far.
I guess Sennheiser assumed that only DJs would use these phones, in bass-heavy dance club environments, because they completely neglected the low-end response from the phones themselves. The mid-range (vocals, etc) sounds excellent, the highs are a tad bright, and the bass response is non-existent. If you listen to rock, dance, hip-hop (basically, any type of music with pronounced bass), you will hate these phones.On the plus side, I guess they are comfortable. Sennheiser should take the headband from these and use it to replace the horrible headband on the 280 Pros, which sound great but are horribly uncomfortable.
Product arrived quickly and packaged well. Installed these batteries and they held a charge just fine. No complaints. As a professional organizer I like it when things work easily without wasting my time. By: Lorraine @ [...]
I bought one as an upgrade for my panasonic e-wear camera. It works great.
I bought a refrubished unit. It works great. I had it up and running with my laptop in about 15 minutes. No need for a cable, IRD worked perfectly right out of the box. I noticed a few reviews talking about the &quot;none existent&quot; IR drivers scanner head &amp; battery pack. IR drivers were on the Canaon installation disk. Scanner Head and Battery pack kit are on the way. I found them with no problem.All in all, a great addition to my mobile office. No more running to the hot/airport bussiness offce for a hard copy.BTW, it also works with my Palm Pilot. I down loaded a demo copy of Printboy Deluxe. Pointed the Palm at the IR port of the BJC-85 and I was printing from my Pilot in minutes.
I own Minolta DiMAGE 7i and I've found this is the most usefull accessory I have. It's amazing how this flash can improve your camera functionality. Really high (&gt;180) guide number, virtually no limit on sync shutter speed (1/12000 sec!), fully supported TTL metering. Plus because it uses wireless channel to communicate with your camera, it very easy to point fill-in light. Just hold the flash in your hand or ask someone for help and no need to worry about cables or settings - TTL and wireless make your job really easy. Actually I can't name anything I don't like.There is just one issue. It's proprietary, so it's really nice on compatible Minolta cameras and it's really ugly on everything else.
An earlier reveiw trashed this printer listing several specific complaints/problems he/she's had including a bad experience with Epson's tech support. I've been using the R800 for about a month now and have no complaints about this well built machine. My CD/DVD printing experience has been very positive and I have several beauitifully rendered disks to prove it. I've not only used Epson's included CD printing software, but have tried, with success, several other 3rd party CD/DVD printing software applications. All worked very well. I have used the printer on both the USB and the Firewire ports with equal success - I prefer the Firewire connection because I think it's a little faster. Photos and text print very well on plain or photo paper also. I really don't have any complaints about this printer. And tech support ( I had a question about some of the print set-up instructions in the manual) was helpful - and free. After about a 5-minute phone wait, I received friendly and helpful assistance.I'd recommend this printer to a friend.
I was VERY disappointed in this product. I purchased this product because of the "MONSTER" name. That was evidently a bad choice. The sound quality was worse than a record player. That is when I could actually get a station where I could hear what was playing on the Zune. I wouldn't pay $10 for this product much less the $75 after shipping. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT, you'll just end up sending it back and lose $5 or more in shipping costs!!!
Bought this used and have had NO problems whatsoever. Great deal. Shipped fast and arrived in great condition. However, I was shipped a 4 GB instead of a 2 GB, but who's complaining. :)
be careful putting in and taking out the tape. great price considering some of these other idiots charging $120-150 for the damn thing. oh its old and people want it so im going to take advantage of them... thankyou to this seller for being reasonable on price. the others can sit with their guilt in hell
The UV protector came very dirty with caked on mud/grease although I didn't find any scratches. So I don't know if this item has been used or not. other than that it works well
I bought these as my personal radio as chief of a search & rescue and emergency communications provider. This replaces a good Radio shack 4 watt radio that was great, but ugly, bulky and heavy.Our team has tried motorola radios, audiovox and magnavox. All of which my kids now use. Motorola does not hold a candle to these Uniden radios.So far I am pleased with the durability and range, but I can not find ANY printed statement of the power output. It just says "up to 8 miles" which we know is not going to happen. I hope this is a 4 watt radio, but I somehow doubt it. Probably 3. The fact that they dont even say makes me wonder if it is less.Still, with the NOAA reciever these are far better than COBRA which cost alot more and work as well as my kids old power-rangers walkie talkies.One complaint though, on the smaller uniden radio gmr325-2 the keypad lock has a single keystroke to lock and unlock. On this radio you have 6 keypresses to lock and then you havev to turn off the radio to unlock. On other brands, and other unidens this is not so. And on Motorola you can resume the keypadlock even after powering on and off. But that is not enough to make motorola radios worth buying over this unit.BTW, someone here tried to compare these to HAM radio. That is not a valid comparison and I dont think he knew what he was talking about.Im only giving them 4 stars becasue they failed to tell me the actual wattage of this radio. So I cant say if its a 5 star product now can I?
My grandson was so happy when he got his boombox. He listens to it everyday and goes to sleep with it on
Phenomenal audio quality. Believe what people are saying about this amp. Beautiful sound. I was surprised at the volume, given the low Wattage rating of the amp. I've tried driving NHT SuperOnes and SuperZeros. Both sound great. Due to the spring-clips for connecting the speaker wire, don't expect to attach wire greater than 16 gauge.
Protects your lens from scratches without altering the image as it's intended to do, at a reasonable price to boot. You should have one of these on every lens you own, just be sure to get the right size. Much cheaper to replace a sky filter than a scratched lens.
Had bought one of these glare-shields for an older camera & loved it! Working outdoors a lot, I easily found it again on Amazon.com and put it on my newest digitial camera- it just sticks over your screen! A great product at a fantastic price! ANGELA
Recently, I went to Orlando FL to search for a house to rent. I purchased the Nuvi 360 prior to leaving. It's directions from home to Orlando were easy to follow and right on the mark. It's real value was when we got to Orlando. Touch hotels and it gives you a list to select from with directions. The same for restaurants. The neighborhood we were looking in was as large as most towns. The nuvi directed us to each address (at least 45 homes) with complete accuracy. As a matter of fact, the realtor showing us the properties decided to follow us rather than calling her office for directions. In my construction business it has been an invaluable tool in getting directions to jobs I am bidding on.Everyone should have one of these.
It is a good router. It has some useful features but they are not that great. I recommend buying it when it is on sale.
The printer works very well and without trouble. The scanner has good quality too, especially for an inexpensive laser printer. It is a bit large so allow for extra room on your desk. Overall, a good, trouble-free printer.
Very good pair of glasses. I take them on my hunting trips, so they do get bounced around quite a bit. Even with this hard use, they function great. Once you get used to the focusing and zoom features, these binoculars are hard to beat, and rival much more expensive glasses.
It has a very shallow DOF (Depth of Field). Not a problem, just a FYI for those interested. Sharp lens, and man...can you get a close up!
The monitor is excellent, with great resolution. I'm using this as a monitor to replace two 19" Princeton's.Unfortunately the ONLY drawback is that I have a Mac, and a winXP PC that I switch back and forth between, and when changing input from the Mac, and then going back to it results in a squashed/cut resolution. The only fix is to reboot the mac, and NOT to change the input. This doesn't happen with the WinXP computer although.Other than that, it's really good.
I like the cover a lot - as it provides much need protection to the gigabeat S. The buttons actually work better than i tought they would, too.The strap is average quality and slips a bit - but I have pretty muscular (and sweaty) arms when I work out. The belt clip works great though.
Broken in half year and come back one year later. Sometime works sometime not. Might be mechanical problem.
I took days and nights for the card arriving....I would like to buy online code.Damn Microsoft credit card system!!!
replaced a trinitron CRT HDTV with this product. A few things to note:product made in mexico (previous models were made in japan - if you don't think this matters, next time stop by narita airport which highlights products which are made in japan).no pip - i'm waiting for this feature for my second seteagle delivery - thumbs up. i wanted to keep my box and not have them open the product. the driver noted some physical damage to the box on the invoice (turned out it was not an issue)lame remote - works fine, but expected a bit more from a product this expensivesteady volume control is a plusfinally, the post-order price guarantee policy was awesome - amazon saved me over $100 and piece of mind knowing that at least for 30 days, i'm protected.
A perfect match for my camera to replace the ones I lost and reasonably priced. I would recommend for all.
I bought the Sennheiser MX-400 (currently $12.00) as a replacement for the Sony MDR-E828LP (currently $10.00) and I bought a pair of V-MODA Remix M-Class Earbuds (currenlty $39.00 black/silver).I will say I am definitely not an audiophile which might explain that I did not find much difference among the four (original earbuds from I-Pod also tested). I used a techno song with heavy bass as my benchmark. Also, I compared two at a time with one earbud in each ear and just switch the plug in the I-Pod. Although the V-MODA sounded the best overall, it was not significantly different. Plus, the price is 4x that of the Sony. I tested all four with and without the cushions (best sound is with the cushions, but again this is negotiable).Bottom line, the MX-400 is the best of the four for balance of price and quality, but spending $12 for slightly better than original equipment isn't worth it. Same is true for the Sony even though it is slightly less expensive.NOTE: in my research for what specs to look for, every source said headphones will sound different to each person because of ear shape and head size/shape. Therefore, test earbuds for yourself.Yes, I know the Sony and Sennheiser are quite a bit less in price, but I was searching Amazon for similar style earbuds and V-MODA fit the criteria.
Mine works great. My cats tend to snack on my iPod cords, so this model was a great choice. I can leave it plugged into my computer all the time, and they can't break it...well, they haven't yet at least. Works well, it's compact, convenient, and it does what it's supposed to do...can't complain!
I have been after the right pair of headphones for my mp3 listening needs for the past 2 years. I have gone through all sorts, from cheap little buds, a pair of sennheiser mx 400s, some sennheiser px 10's, and a pair of Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia Headphones. None of these gave me the sound I wanted. They gave me either a tinny sound, so much bass there was no highs or mids at all, or where too low in volume. I was after good clear sound with tight and loud but not excessive bass, and a pair that wouldn't need a $500 headphone amplifier to drive the thing decently like so many better quality cans.Let me say, I've finally arrived with the perfect choice for me. These are great sounding - plenty of volume and no distortion whatsoever. I listen to anything from Soulfly and Rammstein to Kruder and Dorfmeister and Juno Reactor, and these handle anything I have thrown at them with pure class. They are a little tight, but that means they form a tighter seal. The comfort factor is right up there as well. Most listening fatigue happens because of distortion in the higher frequencies, but these don't give me any of that "I need a break" feeling at all. The fact that they fold up so small means they are no hassle to throw in the bag.My only gripe is that when wearing them out and you want to take them off, putting them down around your neck is the only option and that can cause discomfort with the way it tightens around your throat. But hey, considering the sound quality, comfort and portability, that really is a very small issue.I really am happy with this pair and highly recommend them.
I purchased a Samsung 32" HDTV based on the experience with a larger Samsung HDTV which I still have. I was amazed as the clarity and ease of operation of this unit. I would highly recommend this TV both for its performance and for its price.It was as easy as opening the package and plugging it in. Samsung is tops in HDTV.
Although it has no shuffle or playlist, you can click through the files very easily and skip songs in a fraction of a second. When connected via USB it acts as another Drive, so file management is a cinch! Plus, the FlashDrive allows transfer of other files - like a 256MB disk. Small and light, it's well worth the cost.
It does it's job. I got this when I purchased myCanon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized ZoomTo protect the camera lens. I think the price should be lower because of the feel.The feel doesn't match the camera feel. The Powershot S3 feels much more solid.
When I was first shopping for cables I made the mistake of buying from cables to go. When I received their cable the picture was horrible. Purchased this cable and the picture is outstanding! If your looking for quality, here it is!
I was looking for a surge protector with a long cord. This one fit the bill. I like the flat space saving plug on the end of that long cord. The outlets on the side work well with the transformer plugs. I can't say whether or not it provides good surge protection. I haven't lost any equipment. But then power surges are very rare in my community.
Tough time hooking it up, had to call tech support. It works fine after getting some help. Has a long range.
This made a huge improvement in my reception.Sirius should include his antenna with their home kit instead of theweak thing they are currently using. No more dropped signals.
I purchased this after waiting months while getting it predecessor ES40VSrepaired. The previous model is junk, not worthy of a 1-Star rating but this one has worked for a year with no problems, what more can one ask of a $300.00 purchase by today's standards.
I was hesitant to buy this because the price was so low, but I purchased one from another company and it never arrived so I decided to purchase another cheap cable. Surprisingly it works great between our new Denon HD Up-Converting DVD player and our 32" Samsung HD TV. Great Product and cheap price, don't buy those expensive cables, its just a NAME.
This power supply gives great, even power to the whole system. I only have two complaints:1) The only documentation in the box (and on BFG's website) is how to install the power supply. There's a "Turbo Fan" button on the back that is not explained anywhere. I've tried pushing it and all that happens is a blue light on the back of the power supply turns on. No noticable difference in fan speed can be felt or heard.2) Tied in with number one, it could use a cable to hook to the mobo power fan connector so you can monitor the fan speed. At least I then might be able to figure out what the button does.1/31/2008 edit- Found a person in a forum online that says the Turbo Fan button doubles the fan speed. If this is true, then its a pretty nice feature, especially since there's no noticeable change in volume.
I needed a reasonable looking USB extension for my media centre so I bought this one. There were two photos of the product at the time of purchase, both different and when mine arrived it didn't look like either of them. I was expecting the female end to have a white face but it didn't. Since I bought it specifically based on the photo I was pretty annoyed. Other reviewers mentioned that the product wasn't as pictured but as images get changed it's hard to link the review to the current image. If you were tempted by the design of this product look elsewhere as you too may well get something different.
I don't know alot about HDMI Cables, but these were cheaper than the ones in the store. I already owned a set that I bought from a store and needed another for my upconvert DVD player. These seem like they are basically the same thing for less money. I haven't used any of the really expensive ones but these work good for me. No problems.
This is probably the best made modem I have ever had! I got over 12 years of service from this model while others in my other locations have only lasted 3-5 years. I replaced it just because my ISP said that cable modems don't last over 5 years and I put it in a box. I am glad I did because the replacement one only lasted two years and I returned to my old trusted 3100.Oh ... and it does work with Comcast. They just need to register the MAC address to activate it.
great product, have not had any problem with this, am very happy with this buy
I'm really happy with this player. The upscaling feature makes my old DVD's look like Blu-Rays. The price was right as well.
They weren't kidding when they titled these headphones "Skullcrushers" because they clamp onto your head! I can do any activity with these on without them sliding around and the built in amplified woofer brings new dimension to your listening experiance (like being in a car with sub-woofer suddenly turned on). One miscommunication was with the volume adjuster supposedly on the headphone wire: the volume control is only for the woofer and it doesn't control the actual music level. Skullcandy offers a lifetime warrenty where they'll replace defects or offer you a new pair for half-price if you break them yourself. rock-on! I'm headed for the mountains!
thank you for this wonderful product. i love the ease of being able to charge my ipod no matter my location.
I was slightly wary of the XM cassette adapter. But like what most reviews say, if you just put your IpoD at 75% volume, you can get a non-distorted sound. All required is a tape deck - no XM unit (thank goodness). I recommend it and will likely purchase another in case I accidentally yank out the cord.
The state of affairs regarding laptop audio quality is awful. Laptop manufacturers cut corners in every way they can to reduce cost. They assume customers will be satisfied with average or below-average audio performance. Buying a laptop that has high quality audio "out-of-the-box" is near impossible. Even if you have a high-end laptop, the audio output is usually plagued by system noise, poor volume levels, and poor frequency response.By installing a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook Sound Card you will be entering the playing field of decent laptop audio. I was immediately impressed with the audio quality after the simple installation process. Creative has finally streamlined the software portion of the installation so system clutter is minimal. I chose a "custom" installation so I could avoid certain software components.Plugging in headphones proved to be a delightful experience. This card produces a depth and volume output level that is rich and satisfying. In terms of audio output it outperforms any portable MP3 player I have ever used. It blows away Creative's very own Zen Nano Plus, and also outperforms Apple's iPod by leaps and bounds. This little card has major "ooomph!". The low low bass frequencies are strong and punchy. Your average laptop or portable MP3 player would require a separate headphone amp to have the audio depth and power this product has all by itself. Wiring this card into my main stereo was just as impressive.I think laptops should already have this level of audio quality, but until they do I consider this product a "must".
This harness is meant for up to year 2002 4Runner, not 2003. Plugs are entirely differnt for the 2003 JBL system.
I normally love SONY products, but I too have suffered with a2-year old SONY dvd player which now fails to be able to readDVD's, instead giving the dreaded C:13:00:00 failure, whateverthis means (I interpreted it to mean unable to read TOContents,so I was forever cleaning my disks hoping it was just dust!).I have never been unhappy with SONY elecronics before, but Icertainly am now. Stay with SONY on other stuff, but considera different brand for DVD technology.
If you don't have exact this AV stuff for this remote is programmed for, you will be disapointed. But if you can use programmer &amp; programm this stuff - it will meet your expections.
It's a great sound system for your iPod if you're looking for something that sounds pretty good and that is not expensive, I recommend it, it is not to loud but it really works fine, it's design is way much better looking than other iPod speakers and it's really affordable and it's worth the money.It comes with a leather-like case, it is black & white colered so it would look great wether you have a black or white iPod, it works with six AA batteries, it comes with a remote control and dock adapters for each iPod in the market, and if you have a first generation iPod Shuffle, it has an auxiliar entrance where you can plug it or any mp3 player that has a 3.5 headphone jack.It also has a video output, so you can watch your iPod videos on your tv screen and listen to them on your audiostation...
Being only 14, I have to work hard for what money I do manage to earn. I bought this DVD player not too long ago and it worked great. All I wanted was something that would play DVDs. It now has completely given up on me with a repeated HO7 error. On occasion, if I hit the box or leave it alone for a month or two it'll start working again but only before it returns to its old ways. It's doing that now with one of my favorite DVDs in it which it refuses to spit out. Don't buy this, it's not worth the money, I promise.
The product is fine. It is a little more complicated to use than the last one I had. The installation worked. The uninstall that was with my former scanner didn't work correctly so it make the install of the new one a problem. Canon online gave me good directions and software to uninstall the old one. All in all I will enjoy this scanner a lot.
the product is good as advertised how ever it came with out any written warrnity or instruction on use.
Emerson PD6560BL Portable CD-RW Player with Digital Tuning AM/FM Stereo ReceiverI'm happy I bought this CD player in terms of size, sounds, and functions. So far it has been performing well and I would recommend it as a good quality product for the price.
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We bought this as a gift for my Dad and his girlfriend. They were happy. We were happy. I'm thinking of getting one for myself!
This TV is amazing. When looking I had narrowed it down to the Sony 46W3000 and this one. I thought that the Sony was a little "Softer" on the eyes but that the Samsung had a much sharper picture with more vivid colors. After getting it home, I am completely happy with my choice. I definitely think this is the best picture compared to other TV'sThe only point I would mention is that when looking at the TV's in the store the settings are all turned up to the max to make it as bright as possible. I would take this into account as that now that I have it home I have the settings for brightness, backlight, contrast, etc all turned down significantly from the default settings. There are three settings called Dynamic, Standard, and Movie. I have it set to standard and then turned down the backlight and a few other settings.Overall I could not be happier with the television and would make this choice again.
I have been using this little memo book for years. It is the perfect size to slip into your purse. Has a hard cover which keeps its from bending, and you can add pages or remove pages because it has a little rings. I jot down anything I want to remember, or phone numbers or little bits of information. I journal in it. I paste quotes from books in it..... It is the handiest little book that anyone ever made.
I bought this becuase of the hype..Clean power equals better picture and sound. Sales guys say it does make a difference--real world answer for me at least is that I could not differentiate between my cheapie $15 surge protector and this Monster Cable PowerCenter. I dont think I would buy this again. Probably go with a cheaper version next time.
DOES NOT WORK WITH INTEL CHIPSETS. make sure the chipset that controls your SATA ports is not intel. on the manufacturer product page it lists an intel motherboard that it does not work with but made it sound like if you don't have that motherboard you are fine. turns out my ASUS has a similar chipset. this may work with nvidia i don't know. addonics says it will definitly work with a silicon image chipset, so i ordered a PCI card with that SATA controller. just a waste of a PCI slot because now i'm going to have more SATA than i'll ever need.
I use these in an office environment for patch cables. Nothing fails more than a homemade network cable, so this fit the bill just perfectly. Easy to jack in and unjack, easy to unravel, and the category 6 to match what we have in the walls. Completely satisfied with performance.
Purchased the iCarPlay months ago and really haven't been blown away by its performance at all. I would have to guess the level of static you recieve all depends on your area, but I can't get a clear station anywhere in my town. Seems to work best out in the middle of knowhere or while traveling on the interstate. Went ahead and hardwired the Ipod thru an EXT on my cd player and that seems to be the way to go. Its a pretty easy install but even if you need to have it installed I would say its more than worth it.
For a 19 inch LCD HDTV, this was the best picture I saw. I went to Best Buy to compare how all the screens looked. They use Directv digital input on all their televisions, and that is what I have at home. You can not compare the clarity of a 19 inch LCD TV with a 32 inch.This television resides in my bedroom. I have am using the stand that is attached, and have it sitting on top of a table height book case. The stand allows for tilting the screen up and down, so you can have the crispest picture from where you will be sitting. As with any LCD device, the angle at which you look at it from has a lot to do with clarity. Finding the perfect angle is well worth the few extra minutes while setting it up. The few reviews I have seen complaining about clarity might be remedied by this.The television was very easy to set up in every way. I had my Directv DVR, dvd recorder, and Wii hooked up in minutes. The on screen menu was a snap to use. It let me name all of the components I had hooked up.As I mentioned before, it has a beautiful stand that reminds me of an iMac. It folds back for easy wall mounting too!! I have an iBook laptop, and the white glossiness matches my television's beautiful housing. That is nice and aestetically pleasing when I want to use my television as a monitor.I am a novice to home theater equipment, but going from a plain old school tv to this went smoothly. I am quite pleased with my purchase.The first movie I watched on this television was Finding Nemo. It happened to be on the Disney Channel. I was absolutely blown away by how amazing the picture looked. So much so, that I called my entire family to look at the clarity and crispness.This sounds like a small detail to add, but I love that there is a sleep timer on this tv. I like to fall asleep to movies, and the sleep timer allows me to set it up to 180 minutes or as low as 30 minutes.I wound up purchasing this television at Best Buy. I picked it up for approximately the same price that Amazon is offering it for. I did have to pay sales tax, but I had a discount coupon for it that was 10% off. So it worked out to being about the same price. I also bought the extended warranty, because I live in South Florida, and even with surge protection I have lost a few devices over the years.If you decided to purchase this television, you will not be disapointed. I have been pleased as punch since I purchased it.
Great little mouse for the price. Compact and comfortable. Button clicking is loud though (wish it was quieter due to working in an open office environment).
The straps work as advertised, but the padding on them is thin to the point of why bother. But, it does work.
I have owned this camera backpack for over a year, and used it on trips and a few day hikes. (Mine is green, which I prefer over the black.) I like it when used certain ways, but am thinking I need a more complete backpack or go back to my briefcase-style carrier for those trips where I want to be more fully equipped and be changing lenses and filters frequently.Features I like are:- its pockets and mesh compartments are handy and hold a lot (many are accessible from the outside for quick access)- it has enough straps (chest, sternum, and nicely padded shoulder) to ride very comfortably- it has plenty of padded section pieces inside- it includes straps to fasten a small tripod underneath- the top half has proved very handy for sandwiches, a water bottle or two, and a few extras like t-shirt- it is great for hauling my camera gear somewhere if I can then set the backpack down and work out of it- it doesn't look like a camera bag (less chance of theft)Things I don't like are:- The camera and lenses themselves are not very accessible. The only way to get to them is to unzip the top half (hiking gear section)and fold it clear over. This means taking it off my back, setting it on the ground, etc.- It really doesn't hold enough for my purposes. I have a Canon Elan SLR camera, 420EX flash, and a couple extra lenses. If I put the camera and flash inside, I can get one long or two short lenses in too, with the short ones stacked. If I have my flash on its foldable bracket, I can't get it in without something hanging out. If I don't take the flash, then I can get the camera and two lenses inside, maybe three. Thus, as I said above, this backpack seems best for me to haul my gear from point A to point B, then work out of it, than to use along the trail (or zoo, or wherever), unless I keep my camera around my neck, which is sometimes hard when in less-than-smooth pathways. Even then, to swap lenses, it's a bit of an ordeal.- Again, accessories like filters, collapsible lens hoods, etc., are readily accessible in the outside pockets, which are roomy.
Sencillamente algo extremo solo para entusiastas del PC. Sonido THX, el subwoofer tiene potencia de cine, lo he puesto a sonar al m&aacute;ximo en peliculas con sonido DTS. Lo recomiendo
I have used Garmin GPS units for a number of years. I started out with an eTrex Legend Cx and later upgraded to an eTrex Legend HCx. I have used these devices for hiking, biking, geocaching, driving, and plain old wandering about. In terms of operation, the eTrex Legend series is straightforward and user friendly. The eTrex Legend HCx gets excellent reception where the Cx bounced around a bit, and I would trust it in most circumstances. Battery life is pretty good as well, though I always recommend carrying at least one spare set of batteries. Although I have recommended this device to others in the past, there is a bit of a design flaw that I simply can't ignore. On this series of devices, you'll notice that the edges are rubberized. After about a year, whatever glue Garmin uses to keep that band of rubber in place tends to give up, and you'll notice the rubber comes loose and may even come right off of the device if you aren't careful. Of course, Garmin's warranty is only for one year, so you'll be left to your own devices. I tend to take care of my things and don't subject these devices to terribly harsh environments or excessive wear and tear, and I've seen this happen more than once. So, in summary, this device will definitely get you where you need to go, but buyer beware - you might be looking for another in about a year.
I have had my A15-S129 for over 3 years now and it still serves me well. Some other reviewers complain of poor quality, but I believe they have handled it rough. I agree that some problems such as overheating can occur if you are watching videos. The power required to run such a multimedia task can push the limits of the system. Make sure the vents are not obstructed. The battery run time is short compared to some others, but if your use is with the power adapter most of the time it won't be a problem. My battery needed replacing after 2 years. The graphics speed is very good, but not enough for serious gamers.I will be getting a new computer soon and I would consider a Toshiba again.UPDATE: I have retired this laptop, but not before one of the lid hinges failed and the lip could not stay up with just one intact hinge. I used it for 5 years which is probably a reasonable life span for a laptop. I've since gotten a HP G60. I'll write a review for it soon.
I'm not an audiophile, but I really like the sound that these speakers put out. The bass is very good and I love having control of the volume & bass settings at my fingertips.The only complaint I have (and it is a big one) is that the length of the cables for the rear speakres make them almost unusable without AV extenders or splicing in speaker cables. Unless you are planning on putting your rear speakers right in front of you on your desk, buy the neccessary cables needed to extend the length.
Good cable. Next time I might look for a 3 foot cable instead of a 6 but it really doesn't matter.
The microphone and earbud itself are not bad, but, I was expecting to get a set of 2. The picture shows 2 sets, yet only 1 shipped. I think the seller is misleading by showing 2 headsets in the pic, but only shipping 1. I did read over the description and it never said there were 2. None-the-less, if I would have gotten 2 as the picture shows, it would be a good deal and a 5 star rating. 2 stars given for only getting 1 set, and it being overpriced for the quality of just the 1.
Fantastic product for the price. Very impressed by the quality of the lenses and the heavy duty material used in the casing for this Binocular. I will recommend it to anyone!
AVOID THIS SUBSTANDARD PRODUCT AT ALL COSTS. A SHORT CORD FROM USB PORT TO THE ACTUAL MOUSE ITSELF MAKES NAVIGATING A COMPUTER SCREEN NEAR IMPOSSIBLE. MOUSE WORKS VERY ERRATICALLY....HARD TO CONTROL, AND SEVERAL TIMES CUT OUT ALTOGETHER. AFTER ONE WEEKS WORTH OF LITTLE USE, THE CORD LITERALLY CAME AWAY FROM THE MOUSE ITSELF. AND THIS IS ADVERTISED AS BUILT TO LAST. SAVE YOUR MONEY
These headphones are pretty good for the cheap price. I like them so far, no problems that I can tell off except one. I got a little scratch on them even though I am pretty sure I bought them new. Also it was a bit fishy how the price went down on them after I paid for them. I guess maybe it was just bad timing. All in all they are comfortable and produce pretty good sound.
Excellent bass for room size 15 x 12. Used in home cinema system with 92 inch screen and Sanyo projector. Good control of volume and crossover points. Very satisfied for under 300 bucks. Can't beat it.
I bought this for my netbook and it didn't work at all (thus only 3 stars) - just FYI, I tried other lights to make sure it wasn't my netbook that was dysfunctional and it wasn't. It was definitely the light that wasn't working. So I gave it to my dad and it works on his laptop just fine. He actually loves it so I guess it was a good buy for him. Great price too.
This camcorder is great for family vacations or playing around and getting those great moments on tape.
Had a hole in it as soon as we set it up. The filter also leaked unless I set it on top of a cooler a couple feet off the ground. We returned it and bought a metal frame pool with skimemr filter.
This is a good product at a good price. It does a great job in keeping my laptop cool.
My pal has been using this item for about 4 months now. He says it works great. So I decided to order one from Amazon.It arrived minus the AC Power Adapter and the Driver on CD.I called Amazon and was adviced to re-package and return the item.A refund was made to me even though I had indicated that they should re-send me a complete package.I have now ordered the same item from Amazon again. Fingers crossed, hope the package is complete this time.
I bought this for my daughter and son-in-law for Christmas. The were very happy to get the Logitech 880 Universal Control because they had 4 or 5 controls sitting on the coffee table at any given time to operate everything. They said it is working great and would recommend this product to everyone.
I have 2 CX5400 printers and they are the best I have ever owned. I am going to search them out and buy them while they can stil be found. I have been using one for over 2 years and the other for over a year. I print thousands of orders and run postage labels for them each year and they are still going. Just like the Every ready Bunny!! THIS IS THE BEST PRINTER THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED. I am not sure why some people have had problems but thank God they have been a blessing to me and my business. The first one that I bought I had some problems with before the warranty expired, I called Epson and 2 days later there was a new printer setting in my office. Epson stands behind there products. I am looking for a printer for my mother and I will not buy anything but Epson. EPSON KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Sony CRX-215E1 CD-RWThe beige bezel Sony CRX-215E1 CD-RW is a typical IDE drive. The manual for this unit contains the instructions for its use. Here are two hints that can be useful to you. One, disable your anti-virus checker when writing ("burning") a CD to prevent any possible interference. Then enable it after the writing ends. Two, select the option that tests writing speeds (if possible) to avoid a problem that may prevent a successful completion. This is important when using a slower computer which may not function at the highest speeds possible with this 48x24x48x CD writer.The jumper on the back selects its connection: Master (connects to the end of the cable), Slave (connects to the middle of the cable), or Cable Select (depends on its connection to the end or middle of the cable). On some older computers you should select MA or SL instead of CS. There are standard connections for an IDE cable, power cable, and audio cable. The case for this unit is shorter than others so it can be easier to connect cables in some computers.The CD-ROM interface is governed by International Standards so there is usually no problem in replacing any unit, even if from another manufacturer. This is quite different from video cards, sound cards, or modems which require different drivers even if from the same manufacturer.
i purchased this in december of '05 after reading reviews on amazon. it had 2 good reviews at the time. no more than 3 days after buying it i saw the first negative review. i am here to add mine. this worked great for the first month we had it and then decided to start malfunctioning after the return period expired(of course). first off, the instructions aren't worth the paper they are printed on and the "center channel dialogue speaker" is not worth the plastic it is encased in. the subwoofer has a hum that won't go away no matter what cables we use or where it's located. the center channel produces a tinny sounding echo in every mode the unit is in when watching tv or movies. the wireless rear speakers are not wireless, they need to be connected to a rear receiver which almost never comes on with the main unit like it is supposed to. the fm reception is still poor after trying several locations for the antenna both in and out of the house. the remote does work with my toshiba tv, but not for all functions. the dvd player seems to be ok so far and the speakers sound ok when playing music. i made a $350 dollar mistake when buying this setup, please do not make the same mistake. look elsewhere and spend a few more bucks to get a setup from a reliable and trustworthy brand name. i wish i had.
If you like ordering something, only to return it because it won't work, isn't supported, and commitments made to you by a Support Center to have someone call you back with a fix for a known problem are ignored, you'll love the HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit. I don't know if it works with Windows XP but I do know that trying to make it work as advertised with Vista isn't possible. I've made a promise to myself to never buy another HP product.
This is the coolest gizmo! It works from anywhere in the house and the display on the remote couldn't be better. I do wish the dock gave my iPod a tiny bit more support, but overall the product is a joy.
Very useful little item if you have a compatible Nikon DSLR. Along with a tripod, it should be one of your first accessory purchases. I've used it extensively with my Nikon D90.It not only allows you to remotely trigger shots (particularly handy for group shots to avoid the run-and-get-in-position problem), but is also useful for long exposures, and can be used for extremely long exposures ("Bulb" mode), such as night sky shots, creating a streaking stars effect.Make sure you read your manual and know it in order to know what settings on your camera must be changed to enable the remote, and how to use the bulb mode if you want to do so (you have to be in manual exposure settings on the D90... I'm embarrassed to admit I forgot how to do it when I planned on taking night sky shots, so I need to re-read my manual again).My one complaint is that the range is rather limited. Since it uses infrared light (like a TV remote), rather than radio signals, it has to be pointed at the sensor on the camera. If you're too far to the side, the lens can often block the signal. There's a useful short delay mode on my D90 so I don't photograph myself pointing the remote, at least. Still, I haven't found it troublesome enough to need to buy one of the radio signal types, which have an attachment that has to be plugged into the camera itself.Overall, a very useful item that anyone with a compatible camera should get.
If you want to waste your money on a nice looking TV that can only get the Spanish soccer channel, look no further. I had high hopes for this product when I bought it, but SONY let me down with a horrible product that gets little to no reception. I am returning it.
The merlin is very very smooth, and I was able to set it up in about 2 hours out of the box, to the point where I was able to use it to get short shots that looked very fluid. I am still learning how to get longer shots. The technique is actually very time consuming to learn, and is quite tricky. The merlin is a great tool for making good smooth shots, but it won't do it for you. There is a large element of skill that must to be mastered to get consistently good shots. It is not really second nature. Shots require much more planning, and spontaneous shooting doesn't work as well. I have found that it takes a lot of concentration on the steadicam function, and that I am less able to pay attention to what I am shooting. All in all I think its a great tool, and does a great job. It is a bit more difficult to use than I expected, but learnable with time and patience.
The cable is great. Shows great picture but there's one problem, at some point the screen turns pinkish with black lines and shimmers really loud but it only happen to me twice since i got it which was like almost a month ago. Overall the HDMI cable is great.
The ear headphone fits snuggly and blocked out surrounding noise nicely.
Normally, Monster cables are out of the question for me because of their price and the fact that digital signals are almost immune to signal loss and degredation. However, at this cables price point, I opted for this cable over my usual supplier.Keep in mind that this is a DVI-D cable, meaning it does digital only. It does not have the pins in it which allow it to carry an analog signal as well (DVI-I). For my purposes, linking my PC to my Samsung 27" P2770HD, this cable functioned flawlessly. It looks nice, although the connectors themselves are a little big. If you are running a Dual-DVI setup with two monitors, you may want to consider another cable because of the connector size. On my ATI 4870 and other cards I've had, the DVI connectors are too close together to connect two of these cables simultaneously.Other than that, this is a great cable and is constructed well; it is a Monster afterall.
This is a very basic, and very inexpensive addition to your Nikon camera kit. Works great for self-portraits, and shooting with a tripod.Can't imagine anyone not having it!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007EDZG/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title
In addition to all of the other "Kudos" awarded to this printer by the other reviewers, I want to add the following. While the price of "Genuine Canon" ink cartridges may (does) border on outright robbery, you DON'T have to buy them. Compatible cartridges are dirt cheap at places like "inkquik.com". If you buy a refill kit from say, "abcink.com", you can refill your own for pennies each. I do, they are VERY easy to refill, work as good as new, and canon even gives you a "Reset Ink Level" option under the print driver "maintenance" section. YAY Canon -- DOWN for HP !!!!
I bought these to replace a cheap $20 pair of binoculars that were stolen out of my car. The thief did me a big favor. He can ruin his vision with those old binoculars. My new Nikons are far superior. They have a much sharper image, are easier to focus and they hold their focus. They also feel comfortable in my hands. At $73 and free shipping you can't go wrong. They also include a nice nylon case and neck strap. BTW, I debated on whether to go with the 10X power (i.e. 10x25) binoculars and I'm glad that I didn't. The 8X binoculars are more than powerful enough for concerts and sporting events. The higher the power, the harder it is to hold the image steady and the narrower the field of view. More isn't always better.
Thanks for the speedy delivery. Hard to find sources for print to center DVD's and so far haven't had any problem with failure rates and such. I want 16x or better, so no problem with compatibility. Recommend!
Yes, you have to be at least somewhat in front of it for it to work, but not directly in front of it. you can definitely be at an obtuse angle from the lens and it will still work. It automatically focuses with a half press just like the camera does, which is fantastic.
I was hoping this would replace the bulb in my Zenith D52WLCD. It was a perfect replacement and was easy to install. Shipment was quick and the price was right!
I listen to a lot of books on tape. This cassette record is great for this purpose. I can rewind and fast forward on this machine. I love it. I can play my books without using my head phones when I want too.I am very Happy with this purchase.
Frankly, I'm surprised that this filter has so many positive reviews on Amazon. Maybe you can attach it to your lens and the extra glass will help prevent scratches and dings, but it's not going to improve your photographs.A more expensive filter, in the $50 range, will undoubtedly include better UV filtering that will really help you with spots or haze.If you have an expensive lens with fast glass, don't even *think* about this filter. This filter can easily take your paper thin glass down an entire f/stop. You'll need to look in the $100 filter range for optimal aperture operation with your lens.Bottom line - I would not recommend this filter to anyone!
I was looking for a 13 to 15" LCD screen to hook-up to my son's XBox gaming system for traveling in the car. Now they can play XBox games, and, along with the XBox-DVD-player/remote the kids can also watch DVD movies. Compared to other automotive solutions that are sold for DVD movie/gaming combinations .... I think that this just might be the ultimate solution. I plan to "securely hang" the Samsung SyncMaster 510MP 15" LCD Monitor between and behind the 2 front seats of my minivan. They'll be able to play dual or split-screen type of video games such as Halo. Watching movies from the 3rd row of seats will also be possible. Basically the Samsung SyncMaster 510MP 15" LCD Monitor is plug and play for hooking up to the XBox or Playstation; just plug the video/audio inputs - yellow, red and white into the matching female holes in the SyncMaster 510MP. Nothing else is required other than having a "power converter" to plug-in the monitor and the game system.
These sleeves are light flexible and hold 2 cd's per while protecting them.they are durable enough to throw without worry of breaking your cd. (i have done it, did crumple the corner a bit). there is no better value. they save space and if i didn't already have 200 of them i'd buy more.
We got this with the Canon LAH-DC20 adapter and hood.Have to have the adpater.We were at the beach and with just the camera zoom of 12x we could not see details on the pier that was way down the beach or much of a boat way out on the horizon. Add the zoom and we could see the people fishing off the pier and a person empting a bucket on the boat.You have to take it off for close things or the lens gives you a nice circle around your subject, but hey it is a zoom lens for stuff you can not see with the camera's built in lens.Sometimes at full zoom there is a little distortion at the edges of the picture. This has not been much of a problem for us.
This carrying case is perfect for my Flip Video Mino. It is very well constructed. The outer shell will definitely help keep my Mino well protected from knocks and dings, and the inner lining is soft so as not to scratch my Mino. Great purchase. Highly recommend.
I purchased this external drive from Amazon on mid-October 2008. The drive worked admirably smooth until a few days ago when it began to make grunting noises and finally the click of death happened. I never expected an Iomage product to turn against me in this way. While this drive works nicely even with the slightly audible motor and slow wake-up times, it proved to be unreliable as a solitary unit in the end. Now my data is in jeopardy. Don't consider making this drive your only backup option!Dr. Oz.Istanbul
I have had the Ipod for a for about a month now and I cannot stop listening to it! The sound quality is perfect and it is so small and light. The I-Tunes software is great and easy to use once you get use to it. The software is great for burning CD's and can also be used to play CD's. The software also has its own music store which gives you a free song each week. I would reccomend this to any one who is looking to buy an MP3 player.
I have had no issues with the printer so far. The scan software works great and it does have a preview function and one can control the resolution. Perhaps some of the previous users had an older version of the software. I have version "D". One can download the latest versions from brother.comThe printer and copier work great too. I primarily do basic text with light graphic printing and for my applications, it seems to be good enough. If I want to do photography, it is cheaper to do it at a professional photography center.The build of the printer is pretty cheap and flimsy. I would be happy if it survives for more than two years. However its compact form factor is great. It does not have the bulky auto feeders, which is not a concern for a light home user such as me.The issues of heavy ink usage are a concern. I will cross that bridge when I come to it and give my revised ratings then.
I am writing this review as I listen to U2 - Hasta La Vista Baby album on my iRiver H320...the sound is amazing. I have owned an eDigital Treo 15, then upgraded to a Creative Labs Zen Jukebox 20 w/FM Tuner. When I decided to upgrade, I took over 4 months researching for my next generation 1GB+ mp3 player purchase. What I was looking for was something that had storage space, on-board FM Tuner, recording capabilities and most importantly great sound. I considered Rio Karma, Creative Muvo2 w/hack 2GB CF card, iPod Mini, iPod, iPod Photo and a slew of other mp3 players available outside of the USA. I know some of my considerations didn't have all of the above, but I would have sacrificed space for sound, functionality for looks...etc. But just in the last few weeks, I came across this website www.misticriver.net . It is _THE_ user forum for iRiver products. I considered their mp3 flash devices, but not their hard drive based device, until I read their thread on how the H320/H340 can play video if you flash the bios with the European or the Korean or the Japanese bios upgrade. My jaw dropped! And it is still dropped...and I'm still drooling. You have to understand....I'm a closet geek. I like my electronic toys, I do my research and I recommend the heck out of products that impress me. I am going to do this now. First things first...go to the webpage above and read it for yourself. The H320/H340 plays converted video files. That's right!!! Convert your DVD's to AVI files; transfer then to your H320/340 and boom....play your videos on your MP3 player. The website tells you exactly how to do it. I addition to DVD's, I've converted several hour episodes of Stargate shows and have watched them on my H320. I've got a whole slew of them queued up for my 4 hour flight to LA. So with that amazing ability out of the way, I'll briefly review the H320/H340 for you. Out of the neat package comes a shiny black brick with a big 2" COLOR screen. It comes with earbud headphones, protective ballistic nylon case, AC power supply, USB2.0 cable, audio cord (line-out) and cd-rom and nice instruction book. IT DOES NOT COME with a docking station, LCD remote or the external battery pack...all of which you can buy from the iriver store. Charged the unit for 2.5 hours and plugged the USB2.0 cord into the slot labelled `data', it connected at USB2.0 speeds (the one labeled media is USB1.1 and is intended for connectivity with Windows Media Player). I first upgraded the BIOS to something that is NON-US. After reboot, the new bios took immediately. I lost the functionality of a clock on the H320, but that's ok...I have a watch. I lost the ability to manage my music with Windows Media Player....that is ok..I prefer to arrange my own music with other programs. But I did gain the ability to play videos and the USB1.1 port turned into a USB on the GO, which you can connect to other USB ported devices (like digital cameras) and transfer files from those devices-I haven't used USB2Go yet, but it does look promising. I quickly scanned over the Owner's Manual, turned on the H320. I connected as anoher hard drive device WITHOUT having to install any additional drivers. I proceeded to load MJ's Number Ones as my test music, since he has a variety of sounds to test the H320. Speed was fast. Unplugged the H320 from my computer and plugged in my Sony MDR-EX51LP (sound isolation ear buds for $40). Hit the ON button...then hit NAV to navigate to the mp3's I downloaded...and was amazed at what the stock sound from the H320 sounded like. WOW. So I tweaked the sound a bit..increased the base..it has SRS(WOW) settings, so you can tweak the low-mid-high ends of the music as well as increase the thump. Very cool. Even at the default level 20 (30 is the highest), it was pretty loud. Very very impressed. So then I loaded a `converted' episode of Stargate Atlantis and started to watch it; very very smooth video display as well as great sound. Anything can be converted to AVI for this player as long as you have CODECs for conversion. And then I loaded some of my pictures onto my H320, they weren't formatted for the h320 display so they weren't awesome, but good enough to show off! But when I reformatted my pictures for the H320 the pictures turned out awesome on the 2" display. Again the visual display is beautiful. ID3 tags (or not) show up nicely as well as volume strength display for both ears (a mini spectrum analyzer?) So navigating the device Set-up menu, you can set the FM-Tuner regions, LCD contrast, LCD brightness, LCD power off, ways of ID3 tag scrolling, sleep-stop-standby power down times, types of shuffle, repeats, random, set the study mode that allows you to fast forward through songs and videos and much much more! The battery time has been tested..if you play mp3's only with SRS off and very minimal LCD use, you can go to 15 hours. The average seems to be 9 hours, I've had mine on all night plugged into my home receiver through the line out port and playing. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery is replacable, take out a few screws and you are set. There is a HOLD button. Also it charges off of USB cable to your pc/laptop. There is a small learning curve to the buttons, and I must say its not as smooth as the touch pad of the iPods, but I prefer to have some tactile feedback when I hit the buttons. So, now I don't have to buy a media player for the plane, nor do I have to drag out my laptop to play dvd's..just convert them at home (which takes a bit of time..but lots of support online on how to do it right) and load them on my player before a plane ride. The H320 is bigger than the regular iPod but smaller than the iPod Picture. It fits nicely in the palm of my hand, doesn't feel flimsy at all. I haven't tried to record voice yet, but people say its pretty crisp and the default mic pics up everything. In addition, you can record from FM Tuner as well as record from Line In (mic or other audio devices). The FM tuner (with autoscan and store of stations) picked up 20 FM channels, my stock car stereo only picked up 14 channels. It can also read text files. I'm not sure where iRiver is going with that...could be interesting. So, the NEGATIVES (more like annoying to me) things about the H320/340. 1) I must be a greasy guy, because I'm cleaning the finger prints from it a bit 2) coverting the videos to AVI can get time consuming at first, but once you get it right, its set-it-and-forget-it 3) I bought a 20GB one 4) the US VERSION doesn't play videos UNLESS you flash the bios to another region BIOS-Korea is the best here 5) it didn't come with a power/USB docking station, but you can get one for $30 6) the case/holder only protects. That's about it...just annoying things to me that can be quickly resolved with $$ or reading around on the internet. If you are already reading this far, you are doing your research and doing a little bit more reading at http://www.misticriver.net will give you all the information you would ever need to make an informed decision. I don't hate iPod at all, I'm a bit jealous for the styling, but now after XMAS 2004, everyone will have one; but not everyone will have a iRiver H320/340 THAT PLAYS VIDEOS!!!!!!! I would recommend you go to your local Best Buy and get a feel for it. The sales people at BestBuy will tell you to by iPod. They won't tell you anything about the iRiver and how you can flash the bios and play videos on it, and all of this for $300 for H320 and about $400 for the H340. I'm sorry this has been a long post, but I just can't stop talking about this thing.
I'm not an astronomy major, neither an expert in optics. Got it for my 10-year old son. I suspected this might be a good product, but couldn't even imagine how great it is, considering all bells and whistles. Now both my son and my husband are hooked. So far their only complains were about weather and seasons. It's too cold outside when its dark in winter and it takes too long to wait for the night time in summer :)
After being unable to find this cartridge locally, I found it on Amazon.com and it was here in two days. Great price and prompt delivery.
This is the best GPS I have used to date. Very user friendly, very versatile.
Not much to say, it does the job... but it isn't very clear on how to use it. I expected to plug in my calculator and click "Update software" and be done with it, but it isn't that easy.
If you're looking for a murder mysery or a replay of The Secret Histoy, this isn't it. But if you're looking for something deeper and more insightful, don't miss this great new novel. Tartt's characters are as real as anything in literature, and her understanding of their world is absolutely masterful. All great novels are ultimately about character, and this book has character to burn. Read it and be amazed.
I got the D5160 specifically to print directly to CD's and DVD's. The printer itself works great and I'd give it 5 stars, but... The only easy way to design and print to a CD or DVD is by using HP's software that comes with the printer, and that's where the problem is. The software is by far the worst I have ever seen or used. If you only want to put a single picture as the background and put a couple short words on the front then it might be ok, but it allows you absolutely no options to create a disk how you want it. Want to make a title on the top of the CD and a sub-title on the bottom? Sorry, no can do. Want to add a picture to the CD background and make it smaller in size and move it to a particular spot? Sorry, no can do. And oh yea, one other thing, the "&" symbol doesn't work in the title section, WHAT??!! You want to label your disk " Tom & Jerry ", sorry, no can do. The software doesn't allow the & symbol. Come on, really...!Hey, no problem you say...Just find another CD labeling program to create your label and print it off on the HP printer to your CD. Good luck. The problem is that no other programs have a template for printing on this printer directly to CD. There is a round-about way to get Roxio Easy media Creator to be able to print to the CD's, but you have to change about 18 different settings to get it "just right" and oh yea, the programs $90 to buy.Come on HP, either get a decent labeling program that gives you some control over design, or make it easier to use other labeling programs. I can honestly say that I wouldn't reccomend this product due to the software issues unless you are only going to print a basic "One picture, one small title" CD or DVD, otherwise you might want to check out some of the other printers on the market that print to CD's.
They're great because they're loud and stay on your head. I deducted 1 star because one of the wires came loose and I'm only getting sound from the left as a result. Still, considering the price I still went ahead and purchased a replacement. Better than spending more on other ear bud headphones which don't stay in the ears well, aren't as loud and could possibly have the same problem.
If you want to print more than one item at a time you have to wait till the first item is completly done printing. There is no multi-tasking with this unit. I aligned the cartridges like the manual told me yet words are split in half. It works, it's cheap, it makes a lot of noise, when your not using it it's making noise and doing something over there.
It's in my opinion a practical camera for work and most of all the family for so many reasons. #1 It makes mini (20 sec) movies small enough to email grandma, #2 It's easy to make prints for others at parties and other family functions and #3 it's just easy to use. I did think the size of the camera was bulky but you do get use to it. As far as the battery issue, most digital cameras are known for extreme battery usage but for the price they should have thrown in a charger or AC cord.OVERALL IT'S A 9
one slide was blank - not a thing other than the sticker saying what should have been there. The kids were disappointed. We homeschool and this was part of their science day activity. The bee mouth parts were a huge hit! Overall worth getting but check to see that they are all really slides of something!
I purchased these speakers about 8 months ago and have absolutely loved them -- there's no way that you can spend so little and get such great speakers. I have two in my front and two in the back for surround sound, and a Wharfdale center channel also. However, I'd definitely recommend getting a powered subwoofer to work with these as the bass is a little shallow. Bottom line, these speakers sound increadible.
I bought this scanner primarily because it was less than half the cost of comparable Nikon or Konica-Minolta models, and because it featured Digital Ice3, Digital ROC and Digital GEM.The scanner features true optical 3600 x 3600 ppi scans, and produces files of 103 meg! It has a DMAX of 3.6, and it really pulls the luminance information out of transparancies and negatives.There is a world of difference between scanning with Digital ICE3 and scanning without it. The ability of Digital ICE3 to remove scratches and dust spots is truly incredible. Some of my slides and negs are 35 years old, and many of them have collected dust over the years. I had read about the problem of dust on film, but only after you see what it does to your images do you understand just how big of a problem it can be. Also, most of my negatives had minute scratches in them, and the ICE3 erased virtually all of them. Don't buy a scanner without ICE, ROC and GEM. You will be very sorry if you do.There are two deficiencies that should be disclosed. First, the scans are S-L-O-W. The prescan (which must be done prior to doing a full scan) takes about one minute per image. Then the full scan takes about 5 minutes. Doing a 24-exposure roll of negs takes over two hours.I would ordinarily be upset with those long scan times, but that is what comes with the low price. Once scanned, the images are top-notch. As a comparison, the now-discontinued Kodak Photo CD (NOT the "Picture CD") scanned at a resolution of 2048 x 3072. The PF3650Pro3 scans at true optical resolution of 3600 x 3600 ppi. Not bad for an item that I bought for only $350.00!Secondly, the scanning software that accompanies the unit has got what has to be the world's worst documentation! I did not know that the scanner defaults were to turn ICE, ROC and GEM "off." Also the scanner resolution defaults to 1800, not the 3600 that it is capable of. These settings can be changed in the Scan/Preferences menu, but it took me days before I realized this.Also, the software has settings that automatically set Auto Exposure and Auto Gamma, but these are turned off by default. When I tried my first scans, they were absolutely AWFUL, and I initially feared that I had made a bad buying decision. I continued experimenting with the settings, and I came across the ideal ones by trial and error. The manual could have saved me days of experimenting, had it simply explained this. As I had never operated a film scanner previously, I really did need the support from a well-written manual, and I was disappointed in the quality of the documentation.If you buy this scanner and want to set it for highest quality, do the following:1: Go to SCAN/PREFERENCE and you will be given a tabbed dialog box, where you can reset the defaults.Set Prescan Resolution to 300 dpiSet Color Depth to 16 Bit (the factory default is 8-bit)Check box: "Use Default Scan Resloution" and set the resolution at 3600.Click the tab named "Advanced Setting"Select BOTH Auto Exposure and Auto Gamma--this will make a HUGE improvement in scan quality!Click Auto Prescan SettingSelect "None" for "Auto Prescan"Click ROC/GEMSelect BOTH Enable ROC and Enable GEMROC will restore faded colors and GEM will clean up the film grain without softening your image itself. You should use unsharp masking in your editing software to tweak the final image sharpness. I was very satisfied with the way that GEM got rid of film grain. The results were excellent.Then click OK, and you're ready to scan!You may decide to go with lower settings, but I assume that you bought this scanner to get the maximum resolution and image quality from your film, so the settings I've suggested will get just that. File size will be over 100 meg.When you do the PRESCAN, you can save a lot of time by turning Digital ICE "OFF." It will not matter in the prescan. In fact, you will be able to view all of the scratches and dust spots that will be eradicated in the final scan. You should turn it ON before you do the final scan. Digital ICE3 will add over 2 minutes to the scan time, but it will save you an hour or more in not having to manually edit the scratches and blotches in your editing software.The negative scanning function did an excellent job of getting rid of the orange mask applied to the film. I've gotten Picture CD scans from Kodak that didn't do nearly as good a job in getting rid of the orange masking. But, again, be sure to turn on the Auto Exposure and Auto Gamma. That is key to having the scanner make all the adjustments for you.When the scanner is first turned on it performs all the necessary calibrations automatically. When negatives are inserted, the scanner automatically determines the DMAX, sets the exposure and auto-focuses. You just sit back and let it perform all the individual adjustments for you. If you are scanning a strip of negatives, the scanner will automatically advance to the next frame after each scan, and it will do a quick calibration step to ensure an optimal quality scan of the next frame. You need do nothing, and in fact there are no manual overrides that you can tweak. The scans come out beautifully, in perfect focus and exposed individually, so you don't have to adjust for each frame's exposure values.I have seen online recommendations to use SilverFast scanning software rather than the supplied software, but I have found the scans come out just fine IF I USE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS THAT I DESCRIBED ABOVE. The scanning software is quite good, but the manual is God-awful! If they could only correct that, I'd give this a five-star rating.You're going to end up with images that are superior to Kodak's Photo CD, and the scanner will soon pay for itself in savings over commercially-scanned images.I own over a dozen film bodies and 18 prime lenses. This little scanner has just turned ALL of my cameras into "Digital Cameras!"With regard to the price and delivery, I was extremely pleased. Amazon was not the direct seller of this scanner, instead they offered it on behalf of one of their partners, Computer Brain, located in the Midwest. The price was about 10% less than the discount camera stores in New York, and I went ahead and placed the order based on Amazon's reputation for honesty. Again, I was not disappointed.Within hours of my ordering, I received an email from Computer Brain, with a FedEx tracking number. Upon clicking on the link I saw from the FedEx site that they had already picked up the scanner and it was in their delivery system. The tracking screen showed the anticipated delivery date, and the scanner arrived right on schedule.It was very well-packed in an oversized shipping box, with lots of packing material to protect it in transit. The scanner itself was in its original box, and there were no signs that it had ever been opened or tampered with. This was definitely not a demonstrator unit or a refurb. Inside, all of the cables, the manual and the software CDs were all intact and were in their original plastic bags. There were no fingerprints or anything else to suggest that this unit was anything but factory fresh. There were absolutely no signs of damage to the scanner. It worked immediately when I hooked it to my computer and to the electrical outlet.The shipping charge was nominal, and because the vendor was not located within Pennsylvania, I saved more in state sales tax than I spent on shipping.In summation, this is a powerhouse and it would have been impossible to buy anything as good as this just a few years ago at the current price. Once you get the software defaults right, you'll be very pleased. Expect long scan times. One minute for the prescan and five minutes for the final scan (if you have Digital ICE3, Digital ROC and Digital GEM turned on). At the low price charged, I can live with the scan times. I'd rather put up with longer scan times than I would with lower image quality. This is not a good choice if one requires very fast scanning times, but we're talking $350.00, not $35,000.00. If you think you can scan all 6,000 of your slides in one or two weekends, you'd better think again.The transaction was as smooth as could be, with no surprises. That, coupled with the excellent price, made this a very good deal. Thanks, Amazon!
I used my dvd player about once a month. I've had it since april 2002, and last month, May 2003, it won't turn on anymore. But while it was working, it was a good machine. The picture was clear, but it seemed a little faded, and it wasn't my TV, cuz I have a brand new Mitsubishi HDTV. I was happy with the player until it broke. So not sure what to rate this thing. I still have a GE DVD player I bought from Amazon about 3 years ago, and that one still works fine. So I guess I wouldn't really recommend Apex to anyone anymore...
Great quality, compact intelligent design down to the rubberized honey combed surfaces on the sides and scroll wheel; this is THE wireless mouse for my laptop..
Just got it a few days ago for a terrific price. Holds a lot, including my DLSR, 2 lenses, charger, wires, My Camcorder, Camcorder charger, manuals and still has spacce. Dont think will need anything more
This is a good deal. Universal voltage input is really helpful to use during travel across countries.
It's a little memory card that holds 4 gb. The one I got from CTC is class 4, so it's fast enough for what I use it for - to transfer pictures/music to and from cell phones.I ordered a second one, and the adapter that came with it has intermittent connection problems. I can use the first adapter I got with my other order and it works flawlessly...The adapters are official SanDisk items too, and I was almost certain it was a fault of the card reader I had until I verified it.... that's why I came back to knock this down to 4 stars.I'd definitely order more if I need to, as long as I have one working adapter for the lil guys, things should be fine.
I've had one of these for going on three or four years now, and they haven't failed me yet. Got them on the bargain rack at Walmart for $10, so I wasn't expecting much from them, but they've lasted longer then any of the other portable speaker system's I've tried. These are slim and light, so easy to pack if your going to bring them anywhere with you, and they have a standard 3.5 mm jack, so you can plug them into anything that a pair of headphones would.One of the things I love, which I've found pretty difficult to find on portable speakers, is the passive mode. Almost all the other portable speakers I buy or fix up have to use batteries of some kind in order to work. With the passive mode, it won't be too loud, but you'll still have speakers that work. And I find that the speakers actually have a pretty good volume without batteries, although obviously they are much louder when in "active mode", and running on batteries.If you want something to travel with that won't take up much room, will be sturdy enough to handle being bumped dropped and hit, and still never have to worry if you have extra batteries, then go with these speakers.
As soon as I opened the box the earpiece cover literally disintigrated in my hands. I used another cover from other headphones. Functionally it performs well, I was able to be heard perfectly while playing games, and the headset wasn't uncomfortable.
take pictures of the moon and jupiter with this tool , very good product . fix prefectly on my nikkon
Excellent binoculars...and the shipping was very quick. Light weight binoculars that can be carried any where and comes with a solid carry on bag.
-I wrote this for the APC 600-the APC 1200 is the same, just more watts. -48 Bucks is a bargain. The 600 watt unit is MORE expensive!You own some serious vintage tube hi-fi gear. Hmmm, you keep blowing rectifiers, or fuses, or even power tubes. Then you slap your digital VOM meter in the wall socket and discover that the electric company is delivering 122-130 VAC! Golly! You always thought it was supposed to be 110 VAC or maybe 117 VAC? Gee, your great vintage tube gear was designed to run on 110-117 VAC, what's going on here?! Now you know why the cathode pin on your amp's 12AU7 phase splitter is running 25 volts too high, -and why the plate voltages from your precious Mullard EL34 power tubes are running at 435 instead of 415 VDC. And why the 5AR4 rectifier is running at almost 550 volts -well past it's limit of about 520 VAC. And, all those expensive new electrolytics that are rated at only 450 VDC, oooohhhh dis hurts!!!Don't feel bad, I blew 2 rectifiers and 2 sets of Winged C power tubes (8 matched tubes!) before I figured it out. I was lucky. I designed and built my own unit and I over-rated most components. But tube ratings are not flexible!Or you own a computer or home entertainment system. The PC or perhaps the DVD player mysteriously blew out after a storm -or perhaps just blew out for no reason... or the lights flickered, perhaps -whatever. Your top-of-the-line "Surge Protector" did absolutely NOTHING! You remember, -of course, you do. It was the one that was waaay more expensive, and the pushy salesman talked you into buying it so as to "protect your investment". It did not do this. Alas, you are crying. Your $2000 Blue Ray player is fried and maybe your $3000 Marantz A/V digital receiver. Have no fear. A $55 buck little APC 600 box could have prevented this heartache. Note: It was only $39 when I bought mine 3 years ago, and it's still running a cool as a 'cumber, -even made it through Hurricane Irene.But you don't believe me. Sooo, you go to your favourite snooty high-end audio/video rip-off store and they want to sell you a "power conditioner" for a ZILLION DOLLARS. You ask, "But does this REGULATE the wall voltage to below 120 volts AC? The snooty salesman looks down his nose it you like you are a bug. However, he has no more idea of what you are talking about than a small beagle. So, he says, "Hey dude, this expensive empty box is waay cool and ALL the WEALTHY Hi-Fi loonies on your block own this very unit! Hey, you can't be COOL unless you spend $5000.00 for this 'POWER CONDITIONER' unit!"And what will this 'conditioner' and/or 'surge protector' and/or 'filtering' unit do for you? (Note the word "CONDITIONER") -It will either cause your tube amp to HUM a little MORE, or, if you are VERY LUCKY, it will do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING but debit your bank account by a LOT of money. --Ah, but you are ahead of the snooty, dumb, sleazy salesman. You have a E.E. degree and ask again, "BUT, does this REGULATE the voltage?!". Nope. For REGULATION, you have to spend about $10,000.OR,You can drop $55 bucks for the APC 600, set it on 110 VAC; and live happily ever after. Story over.Why? You want to know MORE?! OK. Listen carefully. If you live in the USA and buy the APC 600, set on 110 VAC and plug it in to the wall socket. The APC 600 will freak out and say to itself, "HEY! This guy's got too much voltage in his wall socket so I will instantly drop this wall voltage to 110 VAC (at it's 3 output sockets). This will save your expensive gear. A "Surge Protector" will NOT. And 110 VAC just happens to be a GREAT voltage for ALL classic tube, AND solid-state gear (my APC 600 unit is running at exactly 109.7 VAC -via my digital VOM). Pretty neat -eh? The 60 Hz sine wave I measured out of the APC 600 is also deadly clean -it is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. If you own a tube power amp and fear you are loosing watts because it is rated for 117 VAC -forgeddaboudit. If you can't sleep nights because of the difference, then re-bias your power tubes. Most high-end amps have pots for adjusting the bias voltage. All you need is a cheap volt-Ohm meter (VOM) and a screw driver. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. If it is a Dynaco St. 70 -it's dead easy and the info is all over the web. (Same for McIntosh, HH Scott, Marantz, etc.) At WORST, you are loosing a watt or two and your power tubes will last longer (maybe a little less hum?). -Beats the hell out of a melt-down.History: 110-117 VAC is officially STILL supposed to be THE USA standard! I have nooo idea why electric companies are sending out 125+ VAC as a standard, but it's causing mucho trouble. If you use this APC 600 unit, Your classic tube gear will stop blowing expensive rectifiers, power tubes, fuses, etc., and you will start seeing internal plate, grid and bias voltage readings within the original specs of your gear. It may even SOUND better! -At least it will finally meet original specs! Won't it feel good to know that your McIntosh 225, 240, or your Marantz 10B is operating at the original internal voltage specs and you are not buying new sets of power tubes or rectifiers every 6 months? And if you are a non-techie, it will be real nice to not have your amp smoke every 6 months and need $1000 worth of soldering caps and resistors, etc. AND, high wall voltage can also smoke your precious output transformers. -Try to replace a vintage McIntosh or Dyna (David Hafler) transformer! It's gonna' be a LOT more than $55 bucks!If you are a perfectionist, do not forget to re-bias your amp. But this is NOT critical. Your expensive tube McIntosh, HH Scott, Marantz power amp, preamp, Thorens 124 turntable, WHATEVER, is now operating as it was ORIGINALLY designed, and it's internal voltage reading points will be within original specs!! GOOD STUFF!! You should set your Thorens 124 to run at 110 VAC, or if you want to run without the APC 600, then set the Thorens 124 at 125 VAC (The screw setting is under the platter and flywheel). But a steady 110 VAC will make your Thorens 124 run much smoother. Voltage fluctuations cause speed fluctuations in the Thorens TD124, --but NOT wow and flutter. The 10 lbs flywheel protects against this. The Thorens TD124 is one heck of a turntable!If you are not a techie, just leave everything alone and enjoy the peace of mind. Your ears won't know a thing. You may even notice slightly less 60 cycle hum.If you want to get EXACTLY 117 VAC -or whatever, just buy a Chinese Variac on eeBay for about 80 bucks and adjust it when you power up -takes only a second. You will need to occasionally tweak it because, as discussed above, the power companies in the US are trying to kill us. In my house, I have to adjust it at about every 6-8 hours by a volt or two. -Gives you something to twiddle with while listening to that pristine pressing of Karl Bohm conducting Beethoven's 9th...or 3'd...or 6th...Hey, they are ALL good! Or the new CD re-master of Brubeck's 'Time Out' LP. -What ever get's you through the night!I also use the APC 600 for my COMPUTER gear and HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM as well, because it provides FAR better protection than the FINEST SURGE PROTECTOR! Surge protectors are a BOON-DOGGLE. Why? Because "surge protectors" are passive devices that cost about 28 cents to build and they are as big of a rip-off as fancy speaker wire. This little APC 600 regulator will power and PROTECT your entire Home Entertainment System & PC for a fraction of the cost of the worthless surge protectors that do not work. -E.g., like when the mains transformer on my block was struck by lightening (what an explosion!). This APC 600 would have saved my $2000 computer or YOUR 80 inch plasma TV. Everyone in my building lost something.Solid state gear is a more forgiving than tube gear but NOT past 125 VAC!! Also, solid state gear requires NO adjustment and will run fine with wall voltages as low as 80-90 VAC. I took my CD player down to 75 VAC & it ran fine. Basically, with solid state gear, you want the voltage to be between 90 and 120 VAC. The APC unit will provide superior protection when the real surges hit. At worst, you will be buying a new APC 600 for $55 instead of a new home entertainment system for $10,000. Oh, and 600 watts is enough to power almost All home Hi-Fi's or entertainment systems. Look on the back of your gear for the UL wattage listing and add them up -they should not come near 600 watts. If it's a tad close, then simply BUY TWO APC 600s! -Don't forget to set them for 110 VAC (switch on the back). When you plug them in , you will hear the relay click after about 2 seconds and the output voltage will be regulated down to 110 VAC come rain or shine. The front light will turn from green to orange (the upper light) -Don't get flustered, this is what you want! The upper light glows orange to tell you that your wall voltage has exceeded 110 VAC by more than about 10% -e.g., 122 VAC. All is cool.The APC 600 is so cheap because it only has three regulation settings: 110, 120, and 127 VAC. I have nooo idea what country uses 127 VAC as a standard, but the USA is unofficially moving towards 130 VAC for reasons I cannot fathom. -Unless Con-Ed or PS&G; are in cahoots with the manufacturers? If you set the APC 600 at the 120 VAC setting it will NOT kick in (i.e. regulate the voltage) until the wall voltage goes beyond about 129 VAC and that's definitely too high for tube gear and for solid-state gear. Remember; the APC unit will only kick in if the wall voltage goes waaay too high. This is why you are going to set it on 110 VAC (if you live in the USA). The switch is on the back. -Have fun. You are all Electrical Engineers now. Next lesson: How to make your tube gear stop it's 60 cycle HUM. I.e., "What is a ground loop?"...stay tuned.
I have a HP DV2220us and this fits just right. Has about 1/2 inch to spare on the width and is snug on the length. Thickness is just a little loose.
Really trivial, but my *only* gripe is that is takes up four drive letters whenever it is plugged in. Its not that I actually need those drive letters, its just that it makes "My Computer" listings a bit more cluttered.But other than that, this reader is great. It took me longer to get the reader out of the package (that plastic clam-shell type) than it did to set it up. Litterally just plugged it in, XP recognized it and a few seconds later it was ready to go.So far I have used CompactFlash and SD cards with awesome success. You push in the card and it is instantly accessible, when you're done just pull the card back out again. Speeds are absolutely top-notch. Much faster than when I connect the camera directly to the computer (Digital Rebel XT and an old Olympus D-510). It is as fast as if copying from one hard drive to another.The package comes with the reader/writer, one long USB cable, one short USB cable, and a docking stand. You can leave the docking stand hooked up to the computer and take the reader/writer and the short USB cable with you on the road, for example with a laptop. The reader/writer is not very big and will easily fit in a laptop bag without taking up much room (or weight). The silver and black design should nicely complement any desk.Add all of the above a great price point (even better at Amazon) and you can't go wrong. A great buy for those who have many different types of digital media, or for those looking for the fastest possible transfer speed.[...]
Got this for a friend who suffered brain trauma that wiped-out his capacity for short-term memory. He LOVES it and it has helped him immensely. Highly Recommended!
I spent a while researching various products. I was almost ready to purchase a samsung upconvert, but after more research began to favor the sony. I did more research and eventually settled on the oppo.What I like:The upconvert works great. Regular DVD movies looked incredible.The options/features easily outstrip other units.Regular avi files are upconverted. For example, if you have an HD, Xvid, or divx avi it looks almost perfect under the oppo (minor pixelation in a few areas, but I believe thats do to the source file.What I didn't like:The remote's keys are tiny (but I use my logitech harmony now and so thats not an issue)Stopping and removing the disc will not recall position of movie (my old sony would).What you really need to know:By default the oppo is at 480p, read the manual and perform the change to 1080p before inserting your first disk or you'll be disappointedI'm very satisfied with this and recommend the extra few $ for the oppo. Especially if you have no intention of getting involved in the hd/bluray conversation.
I am happy to see, that someone thought of the women in the business world. It is a really nice briefcase, the only thing I would have mention, is that it is quite heavy, when you have to put it in an overhead compartment on the plane...etc.
I was extremely disappointed with this purchase. On the second day of use the rubber suction cup peeled away from the mount causing the GPS to fall off the windshield. Apparently the weight of the GPS was too much for it. Keep in mind that this was the correct model GPS that this mount was designed for so clearly the rubber was shoddy.
I use these hooked up to my flat screen TV. The sound is incredible for this price point. I don't see any reason to spend even double or triple the price they work so well.
Picture showed a class 6 card, description was for a class 2. I could have gotten a class 2 cheaper elswhere, but the card is fine. Great service from Amazon, as usual.
If you can still find one of these cameras, Buy It! I have two of them and love them both. The first one I bought new and the second I had to buy refurbished because this model is no longer being made. It looks and performs like new, you wouldn't even know it was refurbished.The camera is compact and well built. There are more features on this camera then I will ever use. My favorite is the Black and White feature, I know this can be done with photo editing software, but I seem to never get around to doing it, so I take one in color and then set the camera to Black and White and take another, simple, easy and its done.With the famous Minolta quality lenses, the picture quality is excellent, sharp, and crisp with great color balance. This quality comes automatically, no special settings required. If you are a "tweaker", have at it, you can manually set just about any setting you want.Battery life is great; you can take a large number of pictures on a single charge. However, you won't find these batteries at your local store because they are proprietary but, you can fine them reasonably price on the internet.
I'm not convinced this paper is actually HP paper. It's thinner than I expected and did not come in HP packaging. But, it still serves the purpose and prints nice photos.
I liked this product very much, worth for your money, It costs only 1.25 cents per DVD, I was able to backup all my personal DVD's and its 8.5 GB space is great.Amazon has great deals.
I have six of these that I rotate around between an audio recorder, DSLR, and video camera (reformatting for each device before use). The first three I ordered 2 years ago and they're still chugging away. I would recommend this product.
I filled this memory card with my favorite music and can listen for hours without repeating a song. My Palm Tungsten E2 with this memeory card entertained me on my recent three week vacation away from home.
I like this player...it does work really well. It is very easy to use and the sound is pretty good. The reason that this player got a 3 rating is the effectivness of the battery power. This thing eats up batteries like you would not believe!!! The thing of it is...I dont use it that much. I think that if there was a player out there that offered better battery power...I would choose that one instead. A plus on this one, it does include an AC adapter. I will keep this player for as long as it works...
We've had 2 880's for 2 years now, and have gone through a couple of TV / configuration changes. Programming is I think as easy as it can be, given the huge variety of equipment out there. Logitech does a decent job of ading new equipment to their web site, although I think they could do everyone a service by allowing people to post their own custom programming and have others select it. The "base" programming Logitech provides does not always enable all the features of the device. For example, my DVR can switch from one tuner to the other from a remote command, but the standard programming from Logitech does not have that command.Early on we had issues with the units charging as others have reported. Changing the batteries only helped a bit, they finally replaced the units and everything has been great ever since, until a couple of months ago. We discovered that one unit was not sitting in its cradle well - the battery had SWOLLEN to the point that the cover, which requires a slight push down to release it, could not be released. We had to pry one side up, breaking the fittings on that side, to get the battery out. Purchased a new battery through AmazonLithium Ion Specialty Battery For Logitech Harmony 880and all is well, except for a slightly loose cover.SO! Make sure you periodically open the battery cover to make sure its not swelling up!
The cyber snipa game pad is great for fps games and for using as shortcut keys for other applications. The gamepad does not need any software and connects to your computer through a usb port and acts as a second keyboard, so if you push the forward arrow, "W" is what you are actually pressing. The only problem that i had with this product was that you have to push the buttons all the way down for them to work. If youre in a hurry and you press the button quickly then most of the times it wont work. But overall it is a good product and i love the lighting to match my gaming computer.Edit:After owning this for four years I can uphold my original review. It is great build quality and all of the buttons still work. The only problem is that the LED lighting began to fade and then disappear completely. This is not a functionality problem but merely cosmetic.
I bought this camera with high expectations about two years ago...and have been riddled with problems ever since. I was hesistant to buy a Samsung camera, as this company is not very established in photography...but the features offered for the money seemed too good to pass up. When the camera does take pictures, they are of pretty good quality (except that the red-eye reduction frequently gets shut off by the brush of an unknowing fingertip)...but this happens rarely. From a month old the shutter would not open completely which ruined many shots...then a few weeks later, the drop-in loading became very tempermental. After a year of fighting with film...the camera decided to reject film altogether...leaving me stranded in Italy purchasing zillion-dollar disposables. ...
Item was horrible, kept freezing my computer and itself, had to reset both multiple times, horrible effort, sent it back
Just plugged it in, connected the cables and a vast improvement in picture quality was seen. (No more tiles in digital picture and no ghosting on the analog screen) Also, an improvement in bandwidth is seen thru the digital modem although more time is needed to verify....)
Since the purchase I had not one crash and shutdown from over heating. Computer even runs faster and stays cool. Bought another one from another laptop. Recommend this one.
I've been webcaming for 5 plus years, started with Windows 98SE now using Windows XP desktop--using Skype, MSN Messenger to Windows Live Messenger. My first Logitech webcam was the Pro 4000. About year and a half ago I purchased the STX (because it was on sale) and wanted a backup just in case the Pro 4000 gave up the ghost---this December (2008) had to retire the 4000 and installed the STX. Wished I had installed the STX sooner because the STX has a far better picture/video and sound/audio quality over the 4000.I've read here, in the user reviews, where some people are having "issues" with their Logitech webcams not working correctly after installation and with Skype, Messenger, Yahoo etc.---maybe I can provide some helpful info to correct those problems.First, when installing the Logtiech software from either the CD or directly from the Logitech website---if it asks you if you want or has a checkmark in "Logitech Desktop Messenger" say NO or UNCHECK it (if you find that it was installed then un-install/remove Logitech Desktop Messenger) there is "something wrong within it" which will cause your webcam not to perform correctly---I discovered this while doing some research on the Logitech forums.Secondly, after the installation, when you are done selecting your webcam's video/audio settings to your liking---and you have any of the "video chatting" programs (Skype, Windows Live Messenger, AOL, Yahoo etc.) then go to each individually and do the webcam settings (audio/video) to make sure audio/video is working correctly and that that program RECOGNIZES your webcam---do this BEFORE making your first "video or audio chat".Hope these helpful hints help those who maybe having problems.
Like so many other reviewers, my Camcorder failed with the "lens cap" error after just a few uses.JVC customer service refused to issue an RMA, and instead has referred me to a service center where parts, but not labor, are covered.This will be the last JVC product I ever buy!
The clarity of sound from these earbuds is outstanding!! The bass is awesome and the highs and midrange are crystal clear. I have to turn the volume down halfway, with these, compared to the earbuds that came with my MP3 player. When listening to a song, I can hear the singers pitch and range more clearly. They are well worth the money. Also, the silicone earbuds are sssoooo soft in my ears, and the differents sizes they give you allows you to get a good snug fit and be able to enjoy the bass sounds and block out any outside noises. When I have them in my ears I don't hear ANY outside noises. When I wear them mowing my lawn I barely hear the lawnmower; before with my other earbuds I sometimes couldn't hear the song being played.
I use this product primarily for my music-related electric sources i.e., Amps & Pedal Boards. Although many music pedal boards can be purchased with self-contained regulated power, I find it better (and safer) to use a definite, well-known brand, such as APC. It provides what its suppose to - clean AC power out into my equipment. Further, the security in knowing that it will also protect any power surges in the process is a plus - especially here in Florida - the lightening capital of the world!!! Just another fine product put out by APC and, very competitive with other similiar brands on the market. Thanks....Skip
Took a while to figure this out and which one was the right size since this was my first radio install. Other than that this is a great set and fits perfectly!!
I have recently purchased a Macbook, and have to admit that whenever I see a lint or spot, I always try to remove it with my finger or hand and after a few touches, my screen looked filthy.I did some research to find out what would be a good product to restore my screen back to it's original form. I happened upon the iklean and decided to to buy it. After reading the directions, I applied it. Result was amazing. My screen was restored to it's original state.I'm very happy, and would recommend this product.
Bought this bag for my canon T3i and it fits great in this bag.Was able to fit in the T3i, its lens, the battery charger and also a panasonic Lumix.The quality of the bag is amazing for the price at which its sold.Would definitely recommend it.Also the bag itself is small enough to fit into a back pack, if requiredThe bag also comes with a waist and neck strap.
Was everything I thought and hoped it would be. Huge boost to computing power and helped a ton! Would do it again, if I had to. Great product to give life to your old laptop.
This was a replacement for one I had for 5 or 6 years so I knew about this product already
However it is not 12 foot, more like 6. Product does what it says, just was not the length advertised!
I must agree with everyone else. This devise is a joke. If you buy one, don't expect to play anything on it. It doesn't even make a good paper weight.
I bought these same cable from another vendor for more than twice the price. These are the exact same cable sold by other companies including Cables to Go just in a generic package. Same product, huge savings!
Expecting trouble with these devices, I bought two. The Olympus MAUSB-10 and this one. The installer for the Olympus driver would flat not work. I tried the latest version of the drivers, older versions of the drivers, I tried upgrading Install Shield. I went to the Install Shield site and followed many dead ends. Next day this one showed up. I plugged it in and Win2K recognized it and no driver installation required. My transfer requirements are light though with a 128MB max. Seems fast enough for me. By the way, I've seen a couple of different images on the web for this device. The picture here is accurate. It's a small device but the connections are durable.
This unit is no nonsense Harmon Kardon. They have designed it for practicality and amazing sound. It seems very well built, and the back leg even adjusts to make sure the unit sits without wobbling. The remote works very well, though it does take some getting used to. The fact that the iPod lays flat is a small inconvenience, unless you like to manually jump from song to song. The sound is almost unbelievably pristine - it will pick out any flaws in your mp3 collection (think higher bit rates). There is no internal EQ, but it does respond to the EQ set by the iPod or plugged in audio source. That said, you should only have to adjust for room placement and source material, as the default sound is very clean. I needed a replacement for my full-fledged stereo system because of space consideration in our new apartment; I found it.
i've been using batteries for a while now and i'm sick of it. not having batteries when you are playing something is the worst thing that can happen to you on an xbox 360. these work fine, although you have to charge and use them a few times before they can retain their full charge (as expected by rechargeable batteries). and what's even better is you can play while its charging the batteries thanks to the cable. if you play an average or above average amount of xbox 360 i'd highly recommend this product. i bought two of them for both my controllers.
I thought cables were not important but with the advent of HD TV's and their signals it is imperative. A good cable does not have to cost you 100 dollars, this one is only 2 bucks and fulfills the needs of both my playstation 3 and HD cable box. I could only sing praises
Well, I agonized over the myriad of available Ipod speakers after biting the bullet and getting the top of the line 160GB Classic iPod. I didn't want junk, but I didn't want to waste a mortgage payment either - so the B&W; Zeppelin was out (for now). My wife likes Bose and I was going to get a SoundDock until I discovered they have power supply issues. Next in line was the Klipsch RoomGroove but I discovered this unit after pouring over many reviews which likened it to Bose. I'm not a big fan of Bose, but it seems to be the bar everyone compares everything else to. Well, I have a 7.1 component system with 10 speakers pushed by over 800 watts of juice I'm used to listening to (analog as much as possible thank you very much). So I didn't expect too much coming from 'toys' (or an iPod full of digital MP3's). While it doesn't compare to a custom built component system costing $8,000 - I feel I got my $30 worth (plus shipping).I had checked a few of the local stores but I don't think anyone has restocked after Xmas. Noone had anything on the shelves. I thought this was strange; but this precluded me any first hand kicking of the tires on any make and model.Anyhow, here's the meat and potatoes...The sound is quite clear covering the spectrum respectably although a little on the flat side. Sufficient bass for a little unit, mids are very prevalent with the highs coming up slightly short although I haven't listened to a wide selection of music yet. I favor Country, Rock and Oldies none of which exactly take advantage of the higher end of the listening spectrum - typically falling off around 10K-12K. While the sound field is inadequate for my large listening room (27'x16'), it would grace a more normal size room effectively. It's a hair large for a desk - at least my desk.I'm not used to sound coming from in just one direction. Although true stereo, with the speakers so close the effect is lost. I had to go right up to the unit to tell that it was stereo. All in all the sound quality is quite good for a little plastic box with a pair of small speakers. Also, in my research I discovered this unit was made by one of the big names in the audio world (forgot who at the moment) and they are marketing it under the Athena name and one other. I think this unit is a good value even if you pay the MSRP. I bought an open box on eBay (with warranty).It has an RCA video out which I have not got to work yet. I may have to upgrade the iPod software (?). The manual which is scant, states that it is merely a pass through. There is a dial for the iPod depth as opposed to those cheap little plastic shims. This is a nice feature, but being an iPod neophyte, I had not a clue which setting to use - the manual did not give me a clue. Fortunately the setting it came on seems to be the correct one.The unit came with a remote which has basic functionality and you can forget it is in your shirt pocket. Don't set it down anywhere, you could lose it!The unit also has a USB port on the back and will charge your iPod.My only pet peeve would be that upon turning it on the volume is at max. And speaking of max volume, while there is little distortion, you don't really want to listen to this unit cranked up to max. I don't care how well they make these little puppies, there just ain't enough horsepower under the hood! Most of the units I reviewed are rated somewhere in the 10 watt neighborhood. This claims 25 watts per channel. Since the unit weighs only a few pounds, I'm skeptical. The power supply in my Yamaha weighs at least 20 pounds.I meant this to be a positive review as I rated this unit with 4 stars but still provide some critique. For the money, you won't be disappointed. The most positive thing I can say is that my MP3's have never sounded better which is the bottom line.
This was the first Corsair product I purchased. It has really taken a beating over the years and still performs flawlessly. I inadvertently left it in my pocket it the rain but after letting it dry out it still performed as good ever.
This drive was a good compromise between price and size. It's NOT a network drive so you have to hook it up directly to a computer. I used a new MacBookPro. I used a home network to transfer files from my old computer to the mac and then moved the files to the Maxtor. Easy with the mac. Files took a couple of hours over the network to transfer but a 5 minutes over the FireWire 800 connection. It comes formatted for macs but you can reformat for MS Windows. Problems came with the usual- the quick start manual didn't quite follow what was on the setup disk so it took some time fiddling around to find what was supposed to be installed. Then the interface program would not work. Luckily the trouble shooting FAQ on the website addressed just that problem and after shuffling some files the drive seems to work great. I haven't tried it yet but the semi-automatic backup and synching software seems to be good stuff. The drive is really noisy but you only have to turn it on when you are actually using it.
I bought this and it's nice for the price. However, the review states that there is a biometric fingerprint scanner on this model and that it has a dvd burner that can do Labelflash. Some Toshiba laptops have the fingerprint scanner and some have the Labelflash compatible drive, but this model (A215-S4747) has neither...or so mine doesn't!
this is an excellent mini wooden shelf system; great looks and i have been using this system for almost 3 years without any problems..it still sounds the same..absolutely perfect system for a low price.
I bought this unit about 2 years ago and it has still been working fine for me. The unit makes some noise while it's playing DVD's (a low buzz) which is kind of annoying but usually is drowned out by the movie playing anyway. It plays a multiple array of media types which I was impressed with considering it is a newer brand on the market and was super cheap. It is very simplistic and electronically would of course not compare to higher end DVD players like the ones built by sony etc. However, for longevity, price and satisfaction with its' performance, I give it four stars.
AWESOME I've had a scanner since i was 10 this is the best yet..
I had no problem using it on my MP3 player. It is fast and recognized by my computer automatically. I don't know what I can tell you more.
I really can't complain about these. They accomplished what I was looking for, which was cutting down the engine drone on a 5 hour flight. I did not experience the discomfort that others seem to have, as a matter of fact, on my return flight I was able to grab the center 4 seats on the airbus, flip up the arm rests and take a nap while wearing them plugged into my shirt pocket. I also used them to reduce the ambient gibberish and un-intelligible announcements in the airport waiting lounges, again just connected to nothing. I did not buy them for music or computer use, but just to be more comfortable on the 1 or 2 trips a year.
I had a good time with it. However, it die after6 months. And I need to pay $70 to get a replaced one.
These speakers were a belated Christmas gift. I couldn't afford top of the line but I wanted the best quality I could get for the price that I wanted to spend. I succeeded with these speakers. Shipping was free so that was an added bonus as well as being delivered around the allotted time frame. Unit is compact with is fine but unfortunately, there are no fine tuning available for these speakers. The woofers definitely provides u with the undertones u need but can be overpowering. All in all however, these speakers sound great and for the money they were well worth it.
WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA FOR MY FIANCE AND IT WORKS GREAT AT THE BEGINING I TOD QUALITY SUCK BUT WHEN YOU LEARN ACTUALLYTO USE THE ACM IT BECOMES EASY YOU CAN CHANGE THE LIGHT AFTER YOU RECORD OR TAKE PICTURES TO HOOK IT UP ON THE PC IS MAD EASY IS NOT AS BAD AS PEOPLE THINK WORKS THE SAME A STHE SONY MY DAD HAS AND THE CANNON MY FATHER IN LAW HAS SO SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE PREMITIVES THAT DONT KNOW HOW TO USE THE CAM AND THEY BLAME THE PRODUCT TO BE A FEALURE SO IF YUO WANT A NICE CAM THAT TAKE STILL PICTURES GET IT WONT RETURN THE CAM TRUST ME
Well, we've been hanging on to our Polaroid camera for about 23 years! It's obviously been more difficult to find, it was great to find it here!It's been a valuable classroom motivational tool for my wife who is a teacher...very glad to be able to find it.
i love this ipod works great i use it to excerise (walking)overall great product and great service love it a lot
What can you say about a roll of wire? Looks like good wire!Seriously though, shipping and service was excellent.
I bought 8 of these cameras for work and they work fine for the quality of picture we are trying to take. Do not buy the dock it is more trouble than it is worth. Also this camera would be better if it used a standard cable to connect rather than the cable with the mini adapter.
Bought this unit and it sounded great in my son's room but while playing a CD it quit 6 weeks after the purchase. Now no CD will play and only the tuner will work. Tried unplugging it to reset it (as if it were Microsoft) and blowing out any dust, but still no dice.The 30 day warranty won't help me now. Looks like other RCAs have similar problems.
Was looking for a inexpensive way to get 600mm telephoto for my Canon 20D. Decided to try Tamron 2x teleconverty.... here are my initial assesments:Pro's1) Quality/construction is good.... I find this on previous Tamron products used in the past.2) 2x Telephoto using a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 on a Canon 20D DSLR is good.Con's3) Biggest downside to this combination is that you must manually focus... ie autofocus function of Canon lense doesn't workOverall4) The Tamron 2x teleconverter does what I expected for the price. Now looking for a lens with a low aperture &lt;=2.8 where the autofocus may work.
I have been thoroughly satisfied with this messenger bag. I do use the extra strap when I bike. It snugly holds my 14.1 inch wide-screen laptop (Acer Aspire 4330).The only negative this I have to say about it is that the strap does not shorten as far I would like.Overall, this bag is easily worth the fifteen dollars I paid.
On the plus side, these have great, rich sound. They also grip the head well so they work for exercise. On the negative side: They are seriously fugly...like people will look at you funny ugly. Also the 'strap' that goes around the back is NOT a strap. It's steel. The length is adjustable (though it can pull hair when you adjust), but it is rigid and doesn't really work in the "around the back" position (in the picture). So I ended up wearing it in the "over the top of the head" position which worked fine but it's not what I wanted. If you don't care how they look at all and you want seriously good sound, these are a good buy. Otherwise I'd recommend you keep looking...I am...
Works great - have used it between many OS computers with no problems what so ever. I have maxed it out with files, shortcuts and applications and have not had glitch at all. I question users that have problems as to whether or not they follow standard computing protocols - do not remove any media without ejecting it with the software first.
I bought it few months ago, and today i feel like writing this review in order to not to face the same problem with other customer.when i print a paper, the second paper automatically comes out with little letters of no use. its making me feel sick as after every printing, i have to put the blank paper that comes out automatically. Moreover, it consumes more cartridge than the normal printer and the cartridge hardly last more than two months even if you dont make many copies.Now, i feel like i wanna dump this printer into garbage. hate it!!!
this was the first pair of these types of headphones i'd ever bought, so i cheaped out. the sound is decent but if you're going to use them doing any type of physical activity, forget it, they'll be slipping out of your ears, especially running/jogging or any type of exorcising that causes sweat. they will become slippery and impossible to keep in. you'll spend more time fidgeting with them than anything else.
This cleaner works very good, I was used approx 5 times all the tape and clean good the heads.I recommend this product 100%
I had my eye on this Zen Vision:M Player for many months. I always wanted some kind of mp3 portable player instead of using my discman LOL and I thought this one by Creative labs was amazing. I finally purchased it as a XMas present for myself and right away had trouble. It wasn't working with my computer, and I didn't know how to turn it off. I believe the instructins that comes with it is pathetic. With all the functions and capibilites they should have sent out a 100 page manual.I had to go onto the Creative Support website to and ask all of my questions. I also hate the fact that no store has Creative accessories. Circuit City, Target and BestBuy only have iPod displays which makes it more expensive for me because everything I want for it is an online order with a huge shipping charge. I guess that's how they get you.I also hate the fact that I don't understand fully how to get movies on my player. Everyone keeps talking about this Amazon Unbox but why would I pay $20 for a movie that's going on my player only? Why didn't they include software that uses our own personal DVDs and can transfer them onto the player.With all that said, I gave this a rating of 4 because it really is cool once you figure it all out. I will have to purchase a different pair of headphones though because I keep getting ear infections from the pair they sent with the player. The color on the player is amazing. Viewing my photos are very nice. I also love the FM option for an alternative. The videos I do have on the player play extremely well. I just wish this player had a "stop" button. The bass could be a lot better. And I wish I knew how to set up the calendar. I also had to purchase an Invisible sheild because there is no way this is getting scratched! The size is cool and easy on the fingers. I purchased the docking station but now I'm wondering why I did so. Someone says it charges it faster but I dont care about that considering I charge it over night anyways. I will probably return the docking station.I recommend this player to everyone. Forget iPod. I just wish they had a "Creative Zen book for Dummies" LOL.
Not top of the line but meets my needs. Went in with my eyes open anyway. Seller was fantastic
Such a good camera for such a great price! Can't go wrong with canon!great size screen, quality photos!
The case is high quality, very heavy material and I expect many years of service from it.
I bought thadapter so that I could use it on long trips on airplanes. Unfortunately, it doesn't work. It appears that the connection sleeve is too long to allow the contacts to connect with the outlet on the plane. I tried it in several outlets (seats) that were providing power to other passenger's computers on a United flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco...it didn't work. Save your money.
Great product so far.. have used for a few weeks now. Great picture, these cables quality. Dont waste your money and pay much more.. these are just as good but much cheaper
I have been using this bag for the last five years, and absolutely love it. For three of those years, I would commute almost 100 miles a day on a motorcycle, and this bag was da bomb. Besides the ingenious strap design, the bag proved to be highly rain resistant (including the laptop compartment) in downpours, and reasonably easy to clean after sloppy days on the bike. With the straps adjusted for bum carry (with waist strap), the bag would plant itself solidly on my sport bike's seat, taking almost all of the weight off of the shoulders, but still feel totally secure. This also helped lower my center of gravity, making for much more nimble handling in traffic. I've finally reached the maximum width laptop it can accommodate - a Lenovo W520, but it still goes in and out with minimal hassle. The various pockets and pouches have all found the items they best suit, making for great organization of the stuff you carry.The only parts of the bag that have suffered from wear are the thin net pocket on the inside of the main compartment and one of the shoulder strap adjustment buckles. The netting fabric wore a hole rubbing against a spiral notebook. However, this pocket wasn't really all that useful in the first place, so I can't really complain. The adjustment buckle was accidentally stepped on while on tile, miraculously breaking only a small piece from the crossbar, leaving the strap with full adjustment function (though I now expect it to wear out sooner than the other). This is the best bag design for people who carry heavy loads, particularly if they have back problems. Upon seeing it for the first time, many people still ask me about it, and I am always quick to sing its praises and show them how ingenious it is. This is easily the best buy I've ever made on Amazon, and hope that anyone who purchases one gets as much satisfaction out of theirs as I have out of mine.
haven't used this yet, but I've read so many things about it I decided to get it and put it in my bag incase I ever need it, because I've been in the situation before...
5 out of 5 STARY. I own an exp3361 since two years: it still works and i still love the good sound!!
Easy to use and affordable. Works as well as other more expensive options. Really happy with the built in outlet .
i received exactly what I sent for and exactly what I wanted. Arrived in great time with no delay at all.
Purchased this hoping to have a nice alternative to paying to cable. I live in the middle of a large city and I could not get a single clear signal in my apartment complex. I was going to get a silver sensor, but the salesman recommended this instead. Why did I go against my gut?Been fiddling with it for a while now. And I have yet to get a good signal from any channel. Will return.
After reading all the reviews I could find online, I thought this would be a perfect solution for a work related application. I have a 5th generation 30GB video iPod, a model which their website claims it supports. My first purchase turned out to be a dud or so I thought and I exchanged it for another. Only after I called their customer support did I find out that the 5th gen 30GB video iPod is not supported. Not yet at least and that a new firmware is needed and is being worked on and will be released SOMETIME next year. Needless to say, I'm EXTREMELY annoyed that nothing like this has been stated by the company in ANY way.
I gave the product two stars only because it actually did supply power to my electronic device. However, the adapter gets very VERY hot when in use and I could also smell an electrical-burn type smell. I am worried that with extended use it might actually catch on fire. If you do use it I'd recommend never leaving it unattended, and don't place it near curtains or similar items. It is also huge and heavy, so it will block all other outlets in it's vicinity. Not very useful for portable devices such as DVD players you'd carry with you. I don't recommend purchasing this item.
I bought the flip to replace my Vivitar digital camera and my JVC VHS-C camcoder. The flip's picture quality is great, better than the VHS-C and better than the Vivitar. It also has better focus. I can take a picture 1 foot away and its still not blurry. The light sensitivity is fantastic. You can take video in a dark room and it comes out fine. With my Vivitar camera, I would always have to do post processing on the image to lighten it up.On the down side is zoom, its not worth much but then again I would not expect a camera of this size and price to have a zoom that competes with the JVC full size camera.Its so easy to operate and download videos that I use it alot more. With my other cameras it was always a matter of asking myself if I wanted the hassle for a picture of the moment or not - or the moment passed before I could get ready. I paid $99.00 for this at BestBuy.
This is an excellent product, my only complaint (but it is large@!) is that it is so darn costly and I cannot find a way to purchase them wholesale or in bulk.
I purchased TDK Music CD-RW Discs recently. The TDK CD-RW's record very accurately. I had not been able to find a store that had the "Music CD-RW's" available for sale. It is really great that AMAZON.COM makes available all of the company's variety of merchandise.
I liked this printer alot, but I couldn't keep it. It printed fine on &quot;normal&quot; paper, but anything with a little texture and I had the toner fusing problems mentioned in another of the reviews. I don't have that problem with the other HP LaserJets I have used (at work) with the same paper. I did everything I could to try and tweak it to work. No go.As far as printing on regular paper I was certainly happy. It was super quick even though I am using Mac OS X. I have gotten used to the fact that printers and the like don't seem to work up to their full advertised potential under OS X... but this was certainly not the case here. It was nice and responsive and printed everything I asked it to.My wife's business' letterhead is on rougher than average paper, and the toner just didn't like it. So, regretfully, back it went.
I have no complaints about the Brother ink cartridges. They are no fuss, no muss...easy to replace. The machine I got through Amazon is a printer, copier, scanner, fax, and answering machine. It was the only 5 in 1 I could find a couple years ago and its working great.Of course, the black cartridge runs out first so I always keep more of them. There is a pack of 4 cartridges available, the 3 colors and 1 black. I get that and a couble extra black cartridges.
I've used a lot of C2G cables over the years and have never had one fail. The build quality is better than average for this price range. This variety has a better snagless cover than typical plug covers.
I have had this camera for 6 months now and love it! It takes great shots and is easy to use. I love the compatibility with old lenses and the shake reduction built into the body. Ultimately, that gives you the chance to upgrade lenses - the most important part in a camera! The two limitations I've found with it are: 1) indoors, the white balance does require some adjustment and 2) the buffer size is limited -- you can't take a huge succession of shots. The former was pretty easy to get used to (you use the custom white balance adjustments.) The latter isn't important to me.
I've owned this camera for about half a year. This is my second digital camera, after the low-end but generally well-regarded Canon A510. This camera is a definite step up in size and price, but I'm not entirely satisfied with it. While the overall picture quality is undeniably better than the 510, I think the very large amount of noise almost kills the FZ7. This camera shows noise even at ISO 80 and 100, is barely usable at ISO 200, and is kind of a joke at ISO 400. The ISO 800 & 1600 modes are fun for taking snapshots in dark areas, but are comparable to a camera-phone in quality.The noise problem is mitigated by the excellent image stabilization (which helps by two steps - or being able to use ISO 100 in ISO 400 situations, which is probably a more realistic way to think of it), but only partially. The camera also has occasional issues with purple fringing and poor automatic white balance. Finally, the large display is very low-resolution, and given to weird moray effects.On the positive side, it's an excellent lens (which is rather fast, especially on the long end of the zoom), the user interface is rather efficient and easy to use, the build quality is excellent, it feels comfortable in the hand, and it's substantially cheaper than the similar Canon S3. The size is compact enough that it can be squeezed into a pants pocket and definitely fits into a jacket pocket, which greatly increases the chances that I'll take it with me.Personally, though, while I enjoy using this camera, I think the image quality is only half a step up from pocket-size cameras, and can't even compete with an entry-level DSLR.
Good overall camera but when trying to take action shots the camera is a little slow. I have a high speed sd card and the auto focus turned off but it still took about a second in between shots.
Speakers sounded good, but the powered sub woofer quit working after 14 months into the 5-year warranty. Harman Kardon requires sending the unit to an approved repair shop - at my cost - for repair. I would be listening to movies and TV without base for at least a month waiting for this defective product to be repaired. Won't buy from HK, again. Sony products have a reputation for not breaking down, in the first place. Bought a Sony powered sub-wooferSony SA-W3000 Performance Line 12" 180-Watt Subwooferto replace this unit, which sounds excellent.
This card initialy worked fine for me. However as the months went by, the Linksys WPC11 would drop the signal. The connection on this card was so unstable that I could never get a consistent connection to my router for more than 5 minutes. Save yourself the trouble and look for another wireless card.
It fit right in...Replaced a broken keyboard in my netbook and didn't have to buy a new netbook ... saved hundreds of dollars... works great !!!
I previously had one of those $100 Logitec remotes. That was fine but I found it slow and it sometimes had a mind of its own. This remote only does what you tell it to do. This remote works awesome. If you want a remote that can learn commands from other remotes this is what you want. I now have all the odd commands from my tv and dvd player programmed in. The master power button works great too. This remote also swaps all the inputs for your tv/receiver when changing control from cable box and or dvd player, vcr, or what ever else you have. I would definitely buy another remote like this in the future.
This TV is sharp(pun intended. It has been flawless since last Xmas. I think the sound is great too! It also moves very nicely from the kitchen to the porch and our camper. My wife loves it because it is so light. I also bought a very small dvd player for it. The power supply is large but I expected that and find it to be no problem. The viewing angle is also very good. I think it's a great buy. I got mine refurbished at a great price.
Dont waste your time looking anywhere else 4 these HDMI cords and especially dont get suckered at electronic stores that say their cords are better cuz they are gold plated or braided insulation its the same thing these cords have provided the same quality as the cords sold at stores and for the price u just cant beat it will buy all my cords here GREAT BUY
This is great memory for the price! Packaged perfectly, arrived lightning fast! I think it took maybe 3 days in the mail. unboxed, unpackaged, installed and running perfectly.
Although the description said it was a USB webcam, it turned out that it is USB 2, and when I plugged it into the USB 1 port on my older computer, both the audio and video were unbelievably and unacceptably jerky and broken-up. I returned it.
I got this for my laptop because my best friend has one similar. My laptop fits and stays on this fairly well but it is heavier than I liked. The mesh does have SOME give but I wouldn't call it flimsy. Overall for the price this is a great buy and I would recommend it. Keeps the laptop nice and cool and has the varying angles that make things comfortable.
I'm familiar with Sennheiser's excellent reputation, but didn't want to spend a lot on headphones to use at work, listening to my boombox there. A $20 pair looked too good to be true; it isn't. The sound would be welcome in headphones costing three times as much. As others have noted, they do tend to squeeze a bit tightly, and the bass is a little weak, but then again, nothing else at the price comes close.
I've only had this thing for a couple of days, and have been absolutely blown away by the video and audio quality of the two HD-DVD movies I've watched thus far: Sahara and Goodfellas. Both the picture and the sound (when the player is properly connected and properly set up) are far superior to that of DVD when viewed on a high-definition TV.For video, I set the output to HDMI and the resolution to 1080i (even though my TV is an older 720p model). A supplemental sheet that comes with the manual recommends that, for HD-DVD discs, the resolution be set to the native format of the disc rather than that of the TV. Every HD-DVD I've read about thus far is encoded at 1080-line resolution, so I set the player at 1080i. I haven't yet noticed anything in the manual regarding what to do for regular DVDs, so I experimented a bit and concluded that 1080i is the best setting for DVDs as well. Thus, I set the thing at a resolution of 1080i and plan to leave it there.I connected the player to my TV's DVI input using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, then connected the six analog 5.1 audio outputs on the back of the player to the analog 5.1 inputs on my stereo receiver, then calibrated the audio for speaker size and distance using the "Setup" feature. Note: The owner's manual doesn't mention that the "Setup" button is hidden under a sliding panel on the lower end of the remote control.My only complaint is that the remote control is an un-backlit version of the backlit remote that comes with the more expensive HD-XA1 player offered by Toshiba. The only way I can read it is with a flashlight. Fortunately, once I got things figured out, I found that I really only need to use a few key buttons, the positions of which are easily memorized. Also, there ought to be a label on the sliding panel that hides the setup button.The menu of an HD-DVD disc can be accessed and operated while the movie is playing. This is much cooler than it sounds. The features that can be operated from the menu are much more sophisticated than those on a regular DVD.Picture quality is phenomenal, even on my 42" 720p LCD rear-projection TV (a 3-year-old model that's already antiquated). It's obvious that HD-DVD is designed to be optimatlly viewed on a high-quality big-screen 1080-line TV (at least 60") in order to achieve a true home-cinema experience. I calculated that the ideal TV for my living room (viewing distance = 12 feet) would be a 65" screen with 1080-line resolution.The picture quality is even better than what I get from HD satellite and broadcast channels. I could detect no video-compression artifacts in either of the HD-DVDs that I've watched thus far, even in scenes with lots of complex high-speed motion. In addition to extreme picture clarity, HD-DVD offers a very noticeable improvement in color gamut over DVD. Watch an HD movie, and you'll see real-world colors you've never seen on TV before. Once I switched back to watching a regular DVD, the color seemed a bit phony-looking.What really caught me by surprise was the quality of the sound when using the Dolby Digital Plus soundtrack. Right now, the only way to listen to the DD+ soundtrack in its pure form is to connect to the analog 5.1 outputs on the back of the player, which involves a bit of extra cabling. It's well worth the trouble, however. DD+ apparently allows the use of a much lower compression ratio than ordinary DD or DTS. The surround effects are much more like those you'll hear in a good theater, and the realism and clarity of the sounds is absolutely electrifying. You can, alternatively, connect to your receiver via digital optical cable, in which case the DD+ track gets converted to ordinary DTS (possibly losing some of its quality in the process).We're in the midst of the TV Revloution, with a combination of new display technologies, new audio/video formats, and new audio/video media. The biggest problem has been the scarcity of HD material to watch on your HD television, and the lack of pre-recorded HD media (the obscure D-VHS format having been the only option until now). It will probably be quite some time before a sizeable portion of the cable/satellite/broadcast universe converts to HD. Even the local ATSC digital terrestrial broadcasts in my area are still standard definition much of the time, and my HD satellite programming package only provides me with 3 full-time HD channels and 3 channels that are mixed HD/SD.HD-DVD and BluRay discs could enable people to gain access to a lot of high-quality HD material while we wait for the cable/satellite/broadcast industry to catch up. After that, HD discs will be able to fulfill the same function that DVDs and VHS tapes currently provide, enabling you to own or rent a wide variety of programming for viewing at your convenience. Now that I've watched a couple of HD-DVDs on my HDTV, I may never want to buy or rent a regular DVD again (even though, admittedly, the HD-A1 does a very nice job of playing regular DVDs). Sales of HD players and discs could also drive sales of big-screen 1080-line TVs as well, as this is the only type of TV that would enable the home-theater enthusiast to really take full advantage of what HD-DVD and (theoretically) BluRay have to offer.
It was well worth the 100 bucks i paid for it. I hated my iPod and this was an excellent alterntative.
I am simply astonished at these speakers. Warning though you have to tweak your DSP settings. They sounded muffle when I started playing around with my Realtek sound card so I turned those settings off. Next I went into my ITUNES DSP bka a Equalizer setting and created a few unique EQ preferences, it's not very difficult. Then you can select all your music in one wop and generate a customized sound. I am very pleased, I just got them in the mail a few days ago bought off ebay for $72 + $20 Shipping for $92 I am very very satisfied. Very rich and powerful, yet they don't look intimidating. I am still discovering new sounds and uses, I am not sure if there is a better speaker under $300 and I am not trying to find out. Highly recommended and I am audio enthusiast.
If you need to stream to a PSP, use Sony's LocationFree.If you want to stream to Pocket PC, check out the Slingbox.Both products stream to a PC. Compare the licensing cost of the clients for PC Streaming.Some more tips on usage and comparisons between Sony's LocationFree and the Sling Media's Slingboxhttp://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/10083/Also check out Sling Media's Slingbox reviews here on Amazon.com:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AMLXHW/I'm streaming content from the ReplayTV. Works out quite nicely.
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I hesitate to post a review when I've only had this system for a few days, but so far, I'm very pleased with it. For complete dorks like me who just got their first iPod (iPod Classic 5th Gen, used), I suggest downloading the Quick Start Guide from the Altec Lansing web site, because very little instruction comes with the system. I love the slim but study design. It's easy to carry from room to room, takes up very little space, and looks good everywhere. For my purposes, the sound is very satisfactory, and I get excellent reception for local FM radio stations. I anticipate taking it to the office some, and definitely on vacations. I can see that the remote limitations would be irritating to some, but they haven't bothered me. Usually, the unit is close enough that I don't use the remote, but it does offer the power on/off, skip, play and pause, and volume for the iPod. As one other person mentioned, I'd love to have a handle, but it's not a big issue for the way I use it.
There were two reviews submitted when I bought this mouse, one very positive and the other negative. I took a chance and bought it because I needed a wireless mouse and Costco had it for a good price, and it was bundled with a Kensington USB portable hub. The mouse works beautifully. There have been comments about the size - I think it's perfect; any smaller and it would not be comfortable. The only thing that would make it better would be an off switch so I wouldn't have to remove the USB receiver to save battery life.
These things are amazing. I was introduced to them twenty years ago - a friend had his camcorder in one down in the Amazon and was swimming across a lake, pushing it in front of him. I've used a little one for my point-and-shoot for years, so when it came time to find something to protect my new DSLR, pelican was the natural choice. I'm thrilled with the product.
I would Not recomend this cooker to anyone. When in use the out side of the cooker is so HOT it melted the OFF High Low instructions on the front of Cooker. Dangerously Hot on outside.
This is my favorite add-on for my camera. I like it because it widens the image and also has protection for the lens and it comes with a pouch to store it in.
I love how comfortable these are, and how well they stay on my ears while I'm active... but the sound quality is weak and tinny, not nearly as rich and full as the Phillips earbuds I was replacing.
I have the Motorola Talkabout 250 and the Motorola T6310 and wanted to get a radio with a greater range so I brought the Midland GXT400. It was advertised as a radio with a range of over ten miles, however, I think it was a misprint and they really meant one mile. I read a few reviews where the reviewers said that they got reception of over ten miles. I wonder who wrote those reviews? HHHHUMMMMM! If you are looking for a handheld two way radio with extended range, do not get the Midland GXT-400! I was definitely no more than one mile from my house when I lost reception with my wife. I tried a different route and still same result. I do not live in a canyon or in an area surrounded by skyscrapers. I live in an area where the houses are no more than two stories high and I could not get reception once I was more than ten blocks from my house. I am going back to my Motorla t-250's. Easy to use, lighter and same range!!
I have using this case for over a year. It has been through a lot of drops and spills but I have yet to have any damage done to my movies on the inside. It holds all 300+ of my DVDs.
DOES THIS EARPHONE HAVE A detachable extension cord ???
I like this product, which was really getting to be hard for me to find in my area. It was in the factory packaging as stated and works perfectly in my printer....if asked I would recommend it for purchase.
I don't have my Sirius Radio on my window anymore using this device that connects right to your indash radio. But if it is to hot out or to cold the radio skips that choice. Only lets you pick FM Tuner, CD or AUX. No SAT. But wait a little while. Turn off the car and restart.It works fine again.Like I said. It's ok. If you are willing to deal with the bugs.
The ONLY bad thing about this is that the card sticks out of the notebook about 3/4 of an inch, and after dropping my PC a couple times, the card's cover came off and it's bent - but it STILL works, and it may have cushioned the notebook from damage (which is much more expensive to replace). On the other hand, the fact that it sticks out means that it gets caught on things, the notebook doesn't quite fit in it's case anymore, etc...So I'm about to replace it, just because I hate having the electronics dangling out of the side, not because it's not working.It's generally always worked fine, was easy to set up, and if you use Linksys cards and routers, then it lets you use a pass phrase for WEP encryption instead of the usual HEX gibberish (much easier).
No frills DDR2 RAM for my P4 server. The best part of kingston RAM is the lifetime warranty. Definitely a good buy!
This camera is less than half the price of the previous model (that is not nearly as powerful) that I bought at a discount store a couple of years ago!Great camera at a great price!
This is an excellent product. I generally find it cheaper elsewhere. You could too. It won't be difficult. At all. Google is your friend. Is it twenty words yet?
When I first purchased this printer a year ago I had already had experience with many other types of printers, lasers, ink jets, thermals, and even dot matrix printers.I've been using it almost daily, and it hasn't given me any sort of a problem. It prints fast and crisp, it's also very quiet. I'm really very pleased with it's performance, and I would recommend it to anyone.I have not had any of the issues that the other reviewers have had either. It's been an excellent all around performer, and for anyone that has had problems with their unit it must be a fluke.Because I'm extremely happy with my AM900.
I have used my two year old HP C200 infrequently, perhaps 30-40 shots. I bought it as a package with a HPDeskjet 832C.. I bought it to try the technology without spending a lot. The ease of use and pix were acceptable for a cheap digital. The battery use was excellent (if you sell batteries) The serial downloading has worked only erratically on my sons computer and not at all on mine. I have since changed computers and I managed to get the pix ported by stiffly holding the camera serial cord plug into the jack on the camera. Of course with long downloading time it is a bit of a tedious task. This camera has seldom been out of the package and never dropped, spindled or mutilated.So I decided to call HP Customer &quot;Care&quot;... after drilling through about five layers of choices on the phone I got the service agent. He advised me that as my camera was more than one year old I would have to pay for ANY assistance from HPs telephone help line. After a bit of persuading he did say that my jack was likely unsoldered inside. He then advised me that I could send the unit to HP and they would repair it for US$360.. gasp. I paid 250 canadian which is US$160. Sorry Mr. HP.. your customer care...is not. I do like my HP Deskjet and Scanjet, however, but I will not buy another HP camera..To quote one of the Amazon reviewers about this camera.. &quot;You get what you pay 4&quot; It appears that applies to HP Customer Service as well.
I've been using this machine for about 2 months now. It does exactly what I hoped it would when I bought it! Great speed, great print quality. It was very easy to set up. The Manual is clear & easy to follow. If you want a good B&W laser printer + fax then this is for you!
I purchased the Zune for my sons last year and followed advice to protect the face. This cover has taken all kinds of beatings but really protects the product inside. We opened it up recently and took out the zune and it looked like new. So it does a great job.
This camera is awesome...I can think of very few bad things to say about it. It takes great point and click pictures (which I do most of the time) and it seems to offer a good amount of adjustable settings if that's your style. The different preset settings you can choose on the little wheel (landscape, twilight, etc) work great and using them properly adds a lot to your pictures. The face recognition doesn't always seem to catch all the faces if you don't point it just right, which can be a little frustrating, but when it does work it makes the pictures look very nice and most of the time it seems to work pretty well. I would recommend that anyone who buys this just goes ahead and buys an extra battery as well...running out of battery is the one major issue I have had with this camera, but keeping an extra charged battery with the camera is an easy solution to that problem.I would recommend this product for anyone looking for a high-quality, mid-priced, point and shoot camera. I have a friend who got the exact same camera for Christmas, too, and she loves it just as much as I do.
Pros:- Great, great sound. Even though I am a music lover with untrained ears, I can detect a quantum leap in sound quality over the Shure e2cs (an excellent starter in-ear monitor and value), Sony MDR-EX71LP (great sound isolation but little improvement in sound quality), and iPod stock earbuds (which are uncomfortable poop.) I won't try to impress the reader with audiophile jargon. I can attest, as a music-lover, that these headphones sound clear and warm. All of my songs just sound better in terms of hearing new details and nuances from vocals and instruments. All types of music sound faithfully reproduced (except classical. The complicated crescendos and climaxes don't sound right to me.) The sound doesn't get garbled or muddy at any range (unless your mp3 has a low compression rate. I find myself re-ripping my CD's at a much higher bitrate to my iPod to take full advantage of these.) For use with a computer, attach the included sound attentuator for even more clear sound without the background hiss. They definitely make music fun to listen to (which is the point isn't it?) Audiophiles looking for cold, analytical precision won't be thoroughly impressed, but I imagine they won't be disappointed either. Top-tier earphones are $499 and up, but their difference in price isn't reflective of the improvement in sound quality (according to www.ilounge.com, head-fi.org, and other websites that make it their business to share their opinions solely on audio equipment). Consumers looking to get excellent earphones for their money should look no further.- Great comfort, with a little modification. My ears have always found other similar-style earphones to be comfortable, with the "medium" ear-tips. This led me to believe that my ears are, more or less, reflective of the average earphone consumer. I was sorely disappointed by the difficulty and discomfort involved with wearing these, especially since my right ear got rubbed raw. However, I detached the earphones from the wires and switched them (google FS mod or go to the Ultimate Ears website for more information.) After doing so, these are as comfortable as any other set of earphones that I have owned. They sit flush against my ear, do not rub against my now tender ear, and stay put with the moldable wires. They do not feel heavy in my ears during extended wear.- Replaceable cord. After the two-year warranty, the cord is detachable and replaceable for a mere $20 on the manufacturer website. This should be seen as a plus, since it allows the customer to keep their expensive headphones in the case of an accident instead of throwing the whole product away. Also, the cord tends to be the first component damaged, so Ultimate Ears has a great idea going. The sound-conducting wires are twisted inside the plastic sheath, which greatly reduces the amount of noise generated by wire movement and contact.- Great customer service from Ultimate Ears. One of my foam ear-tips was missing the plastic insert that holds it in place. One email to customer service got me a whole bag of them with no questions asked. Head-fi.org and other dedicated forums can attest to this. Although Shure makes good earphones, they are definitely not known for treating their customers with any decent amount of respect.Cons:- The aesthetics aren't great. If you wear them as intended, they stick out the sides of your head a noticeable amount, creating a hip Frankenstein look. However, I think they look perfectly fine once you switch the earphones and wires, and they are seated in the crevices of your outer ear.- The case doesn't have a spindle anymore, although other online reviews suggest this is because the spindle can fray the wires after constant winding. Now I feel like I have to jam my expensive toy into the case to get it to fit.- There's a chance that you won't get the right seal you need for sound isolation with the included ear-tips. However, these headphones are compatible with other ear-tips (such as from the Shure e line, or store-bought triple flanges that you can hollow out.)- The wire is damn near impossible to straighten out. It isn't stiff and extends easily when my iPod is in my pants pocket. However, at my desk, the cord just twists and bends at the same places as the first day I received it. It bugs me. Seriously.Conclusion: Despite a few minor gripes, the bang : buck ratio is all here. You shouldn't feel as though you're settling with these earphones. Even casual music-fans will feel that the large investment is worth it.
I ordered this printer becaurse it was the same one I had before that I liked. It arrived all taped up and had obviously been returned before It was missing the quick start poster and went installed to my computer would not print no matter what I did. The printer stated it was not compatible with my computer even though I had used this same printer for years.I think HP printers are fine, but this one was a &#34;reject&#34; that must have been used before . Pages were ripped from the reference guide, and the product registration card was missing also.
This unit does has a lot of functions, including bluetooth, and the ability to play many other files.Compare to my old Garmin Street Pilot i5, I like the large, touch screen of Mio C520. The screen on the C520 is bright enough to read during the day but not too bright during the night, which is a plus. It is also easier to type in an address on the C520 compare to the i5.The only complain I have about the C520 is that it doesn't give very good driving directions. Sometimes, I don't know why C520 makes me go in a roundabout ways instead of the most direct route. Other than that, I can't find anything else not to like about this unit.
I did a lot of research before getting into HDTV, Blu-ray (PS3), and cable technology. The experts say you are just spending too much if you buy the large name cables with $50+ pricetags. I bought this to connect my PS3, and there is no difference between this economic cable and the $40 brand I bought in the store. I wish I would have bought 2 of these instead!
This is easily the best small disc changer for the money. JVC's products always give the most features for the least amount of money and it shows with this player. I have had absolutly no problems other than possibly enjoying this player too much. Go out and get this player!
I returned my Garmin nuvi 360 to get Mio C520 because I want video player for my kids when we travel. The video function is wonderful but you need make your MP4 video to play. I have no problem to make my favorite 3 to 4 movies on a 2G SD card. The GPS function is even better than nuvi 360. It has 6mil POI, which is a great plus. bluetooth works with my Sumsung Blast cell phone the phone is not in its list. Just Love itCan not believe that you can get everything under $300.Cons:Device still turn on to suck the battery when car is off.
I purchased this in October 2009 to cool a Dell Latitude E6400 (which is notorious for having a BIOS configured to make the laptop believe that it is overheating when it is actually not).Even though the laptop was not technically overheating, it thought it was and it felt quite warm to touch (on top) and uncomfortably hot on the bottom.I use my laptop indoors in a tropical environment without air conditioning. The daytime outdoor temperature is almost never below 86F/30C.This cooler lowered my dual-core CPU temperatures from 52C/56C to 43C/47C, and my GPU temperature from 62C to 54C during an average use scenario of web browsing. That is 8-9 degrees C lowered across those components. In addition, the bottom of the laptop feels to be at room temperature to the touch, and the top feels just slightly warm.The cooler is extremely quiet. You can hear it, but it is a not a disturbing sound it is barely noticeable if there is any ambient noise around.It's also great to use to put the laptop on a bed, because it allows the laptop's air intake and fan exhaust to remain open. Although in this scenario, I would recommend shutting off the cooler and just using it as a rest, since if the cooler's air intakes are blocked by the soft material of a bed, it will strain the fans.Having the ability to control fan speed is nice, although I never turn it below high. Having the USB port replicator is a must.
Not a bad gps for the money. very easy ,intuitive menu, just a bit slower than the big boys going for $600+small and very accurate.
I love this thermometer. Works great on the grill, wouldn't cook without it, can't over cook the meat. Highly recommend it.
The product works OK, more or less. It suffers from a fatal flaw, however. To prevent overcharging of a battery, any battery charger will stop charging after a while. This charger measures overcharging by how long it has been plugged into the wall (8 hours). To plug a new device into the charger, you have to unplug it from the wall to use again. Also, this does not stop the charger from overcharging a battery, only from overcharging it for FOREVER.There is are reasons why the Apple charger is more expensive. Only one of those reasons is that Apple demands a brand premium. But the bottom line is that the Apple charger is a much better charger.
I bought this cable specifically to connect aRoku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Playerto my HDTV, along with my Blu-Ray player. The only hitch was that I needed an HDMI switcher, Ultra High Performance HDMI Switcher, 3to1 Switch, which required me getting a third cable. I only had two, one for each device, and needed a thrid to go from the switcher to my TV. For the price and speed of delivery, it cannot be beat. Not only that, but I have been using it 6 months now on a practically daily basis with fantastic results. It has performed beautifully, and continues to do so. And hey, if it craps out after a year, I can always buy another one for under $2.I would highly recommend using this HDMI cable to anyone in need of a few extra cables.
Since you are still recording directly into the audio channel of the HV20/30/40 etc, you will only be getting a bit of an extension on the distance it records. The quality is not improved any. If you're just looking to extend the range and understand how a shotgun mic records (As opposed to several other types of mics: Every scenario needs a different mic) then this mic is fine. I would however, recommend getting a Zoom H4n and record audio off camera and sync later in post. The quality is just WAY better. Save your cash, get something to record off camera. If you need to keep everything ON camera I would recommend the Rode Stereo/Video mic. Bigger, bulkier but it cuts down on wind noise etc way better at the same price.
Shipped quickly. Just as advertised. do not know why it requires a specific number of words for review but did
Like my other review that should have been 1 star, these headphones are 1 tiny step above the others in terms of their abibility to last a long time, they only work out of one ear and are not long hair friendly, only buy these if they are less than a dollar.
I bought this to backup my audio, movies, and pics. I have to say that this has been a "God send". I use this drive everyday and have had no problems with it. The drive is super quiet especially when idle. Even when the drive is running, it is barely noticeable. I'm not sure what "noise" issue is going on with some of the other users. Perhaps I got very lucky with my drive. I will definitely buy one or two more once I run out of space on this one. Bottom line: I love this drive!
I bought this thinking WOW how cool...but it zapped out my iPod Nano 8gb 3rd generation. I would have to start the playlist then sit it on the docking station....it does NOT charge the iPod. I should have purchased the On Stage Micro for my 8gb. I bought two of them - one for myself and 1 for my son - now trying to return and getting no where on their website. I will re-sell on ebay. the used one that doesn't work with my iPod and the new unopened one.
I was a little dubious about the enclosure but at this price point the Vantec is a real nice product (I wish it werent made in China though!). The drive installed no problem & carrying case is a nice touch!
It was painless. Just like my Mac.The only pain will be when it goes for $25 next week. Or next month.
I was looking for a roof prism binocular with 8x or 10x magnification that was weather sealed for use in tropical rain forests. I was not looking for a high-end binocular because the risks (damage/loss) associated with my intended usage are high. The Barska Atlantic appeared as the best price/performance, I bought mine from a vendor in USA and had shipped overseas. I was lucky and no accidents occurred, the bino arrived in perfect conditions. The binocular produces sharp and contrasted images with good color saturation, it has no noticeable chromatic aberration and shows good field flatness. The handling is ergonomic, the large focus knob and the interpupillary distance are very easy to turn and set precisely but the diopter a bit harder. All in all, I recomend this binocular for birding/tracking/hunting in rainny environments
So I read all the reviews, I saw all the comparison's and I have been looking at these speakers for a good while. So I decided to pull the trigger and picked them up.When I hooked them up I was so disappointed! All the bad reviews were so correct. Great upper tones, poor mid and bad boomy bass. I could not believe what I was hearing. These are expensive computer speakers and I in the store they sounded awesome. So what happened? Is it just the store tweaked to make the sound good or what?Well I sat in my chair then moved back 3 feet from my table. BAM! Suddenly I hear the quality that I was hearing before! Bingo, so it's just my setup.The base speaker in these sets can't really be kept out the way, it is just an integral part of the kit, so I had to move my bass speaker onto the table. Suddenly everything opened up and after a while of panic I am now in musical bliss.While other speakers might be a little more forgiving to the positioning of the setup, these Bose speakers are not.To all those who own them and don't like then, try moving all the speakers around a bit, you might be surprised!For me I am going to rate them 5 star. The price is high and really that should knock them down a star, but the size of them and the quality of the whole setup just won't let me drop that star.Put it this way, Bose is expensive, if you can afford it then go for it, if your budget can't reach, then there are alternatives.
This is great! but i've had it for 5 years and it is still OK . one of the memory card slots are broken which is terrible. its still great though. its compatible with macintosh hd and windows. this helps if you post youtube videos so yeah. OVERALL THIS PRODUCT IS GREAT BUT DISAPPOINTED BY THE BROKEN CARD SLOT.
Log onto their technical support website and you'll see the array of problems people are experiencing with this product. Great features and great idea. Doesn't appear that they tested this product thoroughly enough. I'm running Win XP, 2.4 G, 160GB HD, 512 DDR RAM and after each capture the program freezes. Program won't recognize my DVD burner as many others have experienced as well. Beta version is available for download on Pinnacle's site, but I don't want Beta. I want a workable product if I am going to shell out $$$.
If you are looking for a simple tripod to take photographs with a small camera this is the tripod for you. It is durable and lasts for a while. I bought mine 3 years ago and it is still in excellent condition. However, it only holds cameras of a light weight and is not made for rugged terrain. Great for family get-togethers and t-ball games. It is also a bit time-consuming to undo all of the latches for added height. A great find for the cheap price though.
We bought this item a few weeks ago and like it better than we hoped. We bought it based on other reviews on Amazon and other sites. It is definitely worth its price.PROS:- 3 CD changer with easy buttons to select the CD to play. My wife is glad she doesn't have to switch CDs all the time.- CD shuffle and repeat functions for all tracks on all CDs or for just one CD.- Speakers sound fine and project in all directions.- The remote has almost all functions that are on the unit and is yet simple and not cluttered. It is nice to be able to stick it to the fridge with the magnet.- The MP3 player connection is great. Instead of putting the MP3 player in the holder, I drilled another hole in the cabinet and ran the MP3 connector through it. Now we can also connect our Walkman and listen to tapes - no need to have a tape player in the kitchen anymore!- Volume control is a regular turn knob rather than push buttons.- The reception is fine. On weak stations we change the mode from stereo to mono and the background noise goes away. Might not be the best option for audiophiles, but it doesn't matter to my wife who is busy in the kitchen anyway.- The color of the display is nice. We looked at other players with a bright blue display that stood out too much. The orange glow is nice yet easy to read.- Installation was easy - took about 30 minutes.CONS:- None.
This adapter is a good substitute for Canon BU-20, which is designed for the Canon printer Pixma MP610. However, it does protrude from the front of the printer, so I remove it when not in use and hide it inside the printer with the tray door shut. I only use it this with my printer and Mac laptop inside my bedroom so I have not tried the 100 meters of distance or on different levels in my house. I do find that there is some difficulty when the bluetooth adapter from my printer is not in direct view with my laptop (I think obstructions block the bluetooth signal). I did have to download a driver from Canon for my Mac, but not from Belkin, so it was not truly plug-n-play for me. However, I have no major problems with it. My brother is actually the one who recommended it to me since it was plug-n-play for his Dell laptop and same printer model with no problems whatsoever. I know that his girlfriend uses the same printer at his apartment with her Mac laptop without any problems too.I did try the pricier sister product from Belkin ("Mini" bluetooth adapter F8T016) before purchasing this version, which did not work since the Mini did not offer backward-compatibility with Bluetooth v1.1-, 1.2- and 2.0-compliant devices, such as my printer. Bottomline: this device works and is more affordable at $25 than it's counterpart Canon BU-20. Based on Belkin's website, there may be a newer model available in the near future with added capability.
I bought this system for my living room 5 years ago, and under light use it has been a great unit. No problems whatsoever.
I bought this card because of the strong reviews and low price. Beware! The software support is abysmal; I cannot add new networks in the client manager, and when I tried to go online to get more up-to-date software, the downloaded 'updates' were non-functional. This is compounded by the fact that none of the 'read me' or online 'documentation' files actually have any instructions in them - they all just list the many updates made to the non-functioning software (&quot;Chinese character support updated&quot;)
So I finally made the leap into HDTV and a blu-ray player and knowing that I needed a HDMI cable, I looked to see the wide variety of costs. The difference in price is astounding - a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. I'm not going to pay for more for a cable than a Blu-ray player unless it does something like bring me beer and pizza while I watch a movie.I was really surprised when I got the cable. Instead of something that I thought would be cheap-looking and flimsy, the cable was thick and pretty solid. I plugged it in, and it just worked.Do yourself a favor - buy one of these HDMI cables, and take all that money (at least $60+!) and buy yourself some Blu-ray movies with the money you saved by being smart.
I've had my Magellan 2 years and it is easy to use, clear voice directions, good options to view written and map directions, Traffic incident warning works great. I have no complaints. I've connected it to my computer and updated the software with no problems. I have not tried the map update yet. there is a fee for that but I've had no troubles yet.
I found the installation of this Olympus camera on my home pc to be a technical nightmare. After I obtained the camera I found the fine print announcing that the driver permiting my Windows 98 operating sytem to recognize the device had to be downloaded from the Olympus website. Easy enough. The very complex procedure to install this driver required very-slow-in-coming e-mail explanation from Olympus Technical Support. After hours of struggle(and help from some very computor savy friends) I finally got it going, only to find the Camedia software very awkward and difficult. There are far more user friendly and home pc combatible systems available at comparable prices.
please to be buying this camera! wonderful fun and super price for picture taking.
My kids agree that this dvd player performs well. My only two complaints so far in the two days I have used it are:1) The manual is stamped NO WARRANTY - AS IS. I believe it is because the company is out of business. However it doesn't leave a warm feeling in your tummy when you see that. I checked the box before opening it, and it appeared, for all intents and purposes to be brand new with no scratches, sealed plastics on everything, etc.2) The old laptops had a problem with viewing angles - a little to the side and you could not see anything.....This has it to a lesser degree. A little to the side and you don't get the entire glory of the picture. The colors seem off and the features are a bit untinted. This is a biggie to me, as we bought it for use on long car trips so that all the kids in the second and third row of the minivan can see the screen. The kids have not complained though.Bear in mind - a 10 inch widescreen is not a ten inch monitor. It's a rectangle that only goes up vertically 5 inches. I didn't realize that before purchasing. Beware before you purchase.I bought an FM transmitter to play the sound through the van's sound system, because the one that goes into the tape player makes a lot of pop and hiss. Great buy for the money. Next cheapest at a decent price is the Cyberhome 1010a. Good luck.
I think that iPod mini and all other iPods are the best of all MP3 Players! My iPod works fantastic and I love the color and size! iPod nano is amazing as well and the iPod regular but iPod mini is beautiful to hold! If you like smaller iPods ipod nano is for you! But if you like medium the mini is for you! I love love love iPod mini! I got it for Christmas and all my friends have iPods as well! Keep up the good work Apple!
This is by far the best Medium-Format Camera on the market, and has been for some time. I would still take this over the new H1 any day.
Use this case on a 16 hour car ride held the player without any problems and attached to the car seats with limited effort would recommend it for the price Case Logic PDVK-9
It's portable, it's chockful of information, it's a dieter's best friend! A marvelous tool to keep you on track. Highly recommended!
These were purchased for a young child and his digital keyboard. The sound quality was amazing for the price.I would highly recommend these.
I've had this lens for a few months now and it is rad! Nailing the focus when tilting is a challenge, but once you get used to it, you're able to get more creative with it.I use it for wedding and portrait photography
After reading all the good reviews and checking out my friends' older hp pavilions, I decided to buy this laptop. Considering this is HP's top of the line model, I am very disappointed. HP should not ship this out w/Vista knowing there are driver issues that have not been resolved yet & also knowing that there is annoying high pitch mosquito sound coming from the laptop, which is especially LOUD when not plugged into the AC adaptor. I've been told the sound is a result of the dual processor going into battery saving mode. For this price, I would go for a Macbook, or a cheaper PC laptop without Vista or noise issues. I'm still giving this laptop a 2 star because it has a very nice sleek design & it runs pretty fast.
When I saw this product on amazon, I really liked it, more so for the price. However, I hardly use the fingerprint reader now. Reason: it doesn't work with Windows logon*, MSN messenger and Firefox.... oh did I tell you that Windows and MSN messenger were also made by Microsoft?*I can log on to windows using fingerprint reader when I first start the computer, but not when login screen appears after a screensaver. I have an IBM laptop with a fingerprint reader which doesn't have the same problem
I needed a medium sized boombox. It had to have a cd player and a cassette player. It needed to deliver pretty good sound, although a portable boombox is never going to sound like a livingroom system. It needed to be tough. For the money, for the size, you could not get a better buy. I love the funky looks too. Perfect for what I was looking for.
When I received my 680s I immediately heard the noise when the speakers are turned down. In addition, sometimes when connected to a DVD player the speakers make an awful racket when the DVD is paused.I called Logitech and they told me they were aware of the issue. Apparently they upgraded the firmware in the control pod and were issuing new pods to customers who complained. But let me tell you - you have to complain loud. The customer service person I spoke with made me jump through all the hoops, assumed I was an idiot (i.e., didn't have it connected correctly) and eventually gave in and approved a new pod.I think their &quot;firmware&quot; change was really just an adjustment to the ambient sound of a few channels. So while the white noise has decreased, so has the ambient sound I really want in my music.Yes, 500 watts is a good deal for $400 - so much so that Logitech is discontinuing the current Z line in place of a new, dumbed down line. Now that Logitech has their foot in the PC audio door, look for less feature-rich product for your money. It's just business, right?
won't read in that there is a battery in my macbook pro ofter 2 months it gets a lot hotter than my other battery did
After much research on the S6, I decided to give the S6 a shot. The main features that attracted me were the large LCD screen, ease of use of the menu, and its light weight. The wireless feature was really a ho-hum.After the purchase the LCD screen lived up to its billing, but without an additional glass eye-piece, the glare in bright daylight was quite concerning. It was difficult to see the picture and determine if flash would be necessary. You need flash in bright sunny conditions to get rid of the eye shadows.However my disappointment was that the shutter failed after about 80 pictures. It kept giving me a "Shutter Initialization Failure". I learnt that the shutter had failed and it was time to return the camera. I have since exchanged the piece and highly recommend buying the extra warranty if you intend to buy this camera.I was quite pleased, while the camera worked, with the ease of use of the menu and selecting the settings. The camera has about 6 canned settings for portrait, landscape etc., in addition there is red-eye elimination and flash that can be automatic or manual.The digital zoom is quite lousy though; as the light weight of the camera makes eliminating handshake very hard and the digital zoom ends up extremely blurred.The camera is made in Indonesia under NIKON design.cheers
I loved this bag when I first got it a year ago. Lots of room, intelligent design, comfortable, good looking, light - all the good things a bag should be.But this spring the zippers on the front pouch tore when I was unzipping the thing. Not the sewing, which might have been mended, but the zipper itself - the metal tore away from the cloth. I have to say that my handling of this bag could not be considered rough in any way, nor was it ever overpacked. The zipper just isn't up to the standard of the rest of the bag.I'm really sorry about it - Lowepro is a great company, and I loved the bag. It is no longer useful to me.
After less than a year my TV lost sound and picture. It should have still been under warranty, but Syntax (the manufacturer) was of absolutely no help. Don't let the price of this TV entice you like it did me. Pay a little more and get a TV that will last longer.
A one only because there is not a zero or negative numbers. I purchased a Giottos MT9371 aluminum 3-section "professional" tripod in June 2010. On February 26th when wrapping up a photo shoot in the Everglades I was closing up the tripod when one of the legs came off in my hand. The leg had been released from the locked position and I could not have been applying more than a couple of pounds of pressure. Upon inspection there appears to be flaw in the metal. I am not interested in a replacement from this company would never put my equipment on another Giottos product. I have Bogen (Manfrotto) tripods I have used for over 25 years with no issue. Should have stayed with a true "professional" product.
This binocular can accumulate photons well, so it makes it a great option to look at the night sky, such as nebular, star clusters.. Of course, you can use it to watch birds as well... esp. watch birds early in the morning when it is still dark.
This is the top of the line flash from canon, and when matched with a canon camera, this works beautifully. I have not tried 1/10 of what this thing can do, but plan on getting plenty of use out of it. Over the past couple weeks, I have used it for assistance with hundreds of pictures and it really does work much better than the built in. I have not tried the wireless sync, but this is next up on the list.
What I was looking for was a set of headphones that would drown out the crappy music playing at the gym, and stay in while I was working out. These did that. They also worked great for walking, jogging, and general listening to music and not listening to other people around you. The wire clips are even small enough that they do not interfere with the fit of my glasses. I have had these for over a year now...I've never had a set of headphones last that long. The problems I had with them were partially due to my own care of them. I left them in my car between work outs, used them in the walk in cooler at work, and generally abused them. The wires are now stiff, and I've had to tape the bit that plugs in so that it does not separate any further, and had to do the same around the volume control. They are currently being held together by tape and hope and still work just as well as they did when I bought them. I'm buying another pair as soon as I can.UPDATE: I bought another pair, like I said I was going to, in January of this year. It's now December and after taking better care of this pair than the first, not leaving them in my car or taking them into the freezer, they are in the same condition as they were the day I bought them. If these ever wear out I'm going to buy them again.
Great product. High quality filter for protecting the front lens element without affecting the quality of the pictures. I recommend it
The whole purpuse of investing in a CD rack is to be able to store your CD's in a relatively condensed manor, while at the same time helping to preserve the condition of the outer jewel cases. In that regard, it holds its own masterfully. The price is also very reasonable considering the total capacity of cd's that can be stored.Just be forwarned that this storage rack (along with many others)is not intended to hold a large quantity of &quot;double sized jewel cases&quot; (commen with many Playstation one and 4 disk Japanese/ foregin 4 disk sets). IT IS INTENDED FOR SINGLE JEWEL CASES. it can only hold about 3 or 4 &quot;double sized jewel cases&quot;.Overall, a great value, just keep in mind the above inperfection.
Well, I did my research after a lighting hit my home, leaving me with 2 broken brand new lcd tv's, 1 pc, 1 printer, and 1 microwave.... Good enough to learn a power surge will never be a waste of money. So... I order 2 of this, 1 for my microwave replacement, and 1 more for my refrigerator (would die if it gets unserviceable). Both power surge had been working perfect, and best of all comes with an equipment warranty- including lighting..- UPS mess up with the shipment. I contacted customer service, and they solve the situation in a "light speed".This company is worth to do business with them!!!!!!!!!!
works pretty goodsoftware locks on to wirelass routers really slowly, even if the router is 3 feet away
I agree this is an excellent TV. The picture is great, when paired with a progressive scan DVD in the 1080p mode the quality is stunning.Unfortunately, my set has been in the shop since mid-December. There was a connection problem between the video inputs on the back of the set and the main circuit board. Sometimes the progressive scan inputs would not work. Turning the set around to check the connections sometimes jarred it back in to alignment. My authorized service center said it required a new "hyperboard" which is on back-order in the US, with no expected delivery date. Toshiba customer service is working with me and will make a replacement if the part is not in by January 23. I bought this to watch the SuperBowl in HD. We shall see!
Works exactly thw way it is supposed to. Easy to move between vehicles.Better than mounting on windshield (illegal in CA) because the suction would fail in high heat areas and unit would fall down.
Nice looking system and no complaints about the sound, but what I'd recommend is thinking twice before you buy this if you have small kids or will have it in a rough environment. It's built for style not rigor - in retrospect you can tell this from looking at the construction. My son pulled the cord so it fell off the table from a height of maybe 3 feet and now the CD lid won't shut. It's probably a 50 cent part that needs replaced but for the cost to repair it I'll just buy a new unit. I had an old panasonic box for 15 years that put up with much more abuse than this box.
Very good speakers good price my receiver Denen thx ultra 2 7.2 Sound quality is clear I like Polk audio speakers
I finally have a way to download my pics from my camera to my mac! So simple!! Works great!
I'm not sure I understand all the negative reviews I've seen here. I've had this product installed for over a year and in general it has been successful. I have excellent call quality (better than my traditional landline)and the box can actually drive more ringer equivilents than the line coming in from the phone company could. I've recently gotten a lot of use out of the free calls to Western Europe. I'm connected via a Comcast Cable connection. The speed and quality of the internet connection are important for voip. A DSL connection may not cut it.I would agree that Vonage customer support leaves a lot to be desired. That said, its still better than the service I got from SBC.One thing I would like to see improved is the performance of the router after a power failure. Most of the time it requires a manual reset after a power failure. It doesn't seem to find the cable modem if they are both powered up at the same time.
Received item as advertised in a very timely matter; am very happy with the product and the process of purchasing it.
I bought this based on the reviews and wanted to put in my 2 cents. I think this machine is wonderful - the fax features (what I use it for) are easy to set up, even manually when used as a stand alone (mine is NOT hooked up to my computer). The ADF works great - pages don't fall to the ground. Print quality is good and fast! I like the large holding paper tray - it holds about 200 pages or so. I had an older HP laser fax that finally bit the dust and bought a Brother - hated it - and finally got this one. Am very pleased. I have no idea why this is sooooo big - that would be my only drawback. Sure wish they'd bring back the laser fax without the "all in one" features - that might make it smaller.
The camera is perfect. The vendor, not so much. The product came via surface shipment. I would have paid for fast shipping but don't remember being given that choice. It barely got here in time for the birthday for which it was a gift.The outer packaging was severly crushed making me very concerned about the product inside. (We took photos of the packaging). I would never trust this NYC vendor again. The product's inner packaging looked really old as though this was a used product. But, we bought the camera assuming it was a new camera. No packing slip enclosed. Very bad!!!
Works well, easy to change frequency. I have seen and used a lot of others that could not transmit well, this product does not have that problem.
Was a good power supply. While it lasted. Bought this power supply approx 1 year ago specifically for the pci-e connector connected to ATI Radeon HD5770) and because of low price. You really do get what you pay for. Thought Antec was a good brand...while, it was for a while. Tested with a multimeter, no power anywhere. Overall, not really worth the money for me.
I used this MP3 player during the summer of 2006. It served its purpose. I used it at a desk job and, if I remember correctly, would get around a full work day's worth of listening out of its battery. The sound was good. The screen was colorful but as OLEDs go, very difficult to see in sunlight. The design, while nice and solid, certainly was not as svelte as the iPods of that time. The interface also wasn't the most intuitive or efficient. My biggest complaint, however, was the lack of flash memory. This device uses a physical hard drive. I don't remember having a problem running with this MP3 player, but dropping it a few feet onto the ground was the end of our love affair.It was good in its day for the price, but today there are better options.
I bought a pair of these about a year ago as I was wanting to make some changes to my 5.1 system. At that time I was using an older Yamaha AV receive that did not incorporate HDMI. I have since changed that by replacing it with an Onkyo TX-SR 707.Before I had made the purchase of the Onkyo I decided to try these puppies (Epos ELS 3's) in my main stereo system. I swapped out my Paradigm Studio 40's and dropped the Epos' in. WOW! I was totally shocked. For such a small speaker they really pack a wallop. Don't get me wrong. The bass is good but they need a subwoofer to make them shine. After several months of using them in my main system I finally went back to the Paradigms. The Epos speakers had only one little weakness....a small midrange hole that I just could not seem to overcome. I think if I would have had a separate crossover unit that might have fixed that midrange hole.For the price these little speakers are hard to beat. The soundstage is incredible. They are for the most part very neutral with little colorization unless you drive them too hard of course. If space and price are a concern I highly recommend these speakers. As far as using them in 5.1 or 7.1 they really do an excellent job as well. Channel separation in outstanding as they can fill a good size average room with ease (my living room is 18' x 12'). Plus, they are a nice looking speaker as well especially in the cherry wood.
UPDATE 11/10: After messing with its assigned IP settings while trying to get it to come back to life following switching to a new wireless router, I thought I'd bricked the damn thing when even the software downloaded online for setup for my OS (Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit) wouldn't find it. Tech support is slow (10 minutes to answer), based overseas, and civil though not exactly warm. HOWEVER, these guys know their stuff and will get you out of the woods. When the "wizard" software won't cut it, you'll be needing such expertise, so good show Trendnet! When this thing is good, it's VERY, VERY GOOD!!!_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I'm incredibly pleased with this little device which has added years to the life of my never-say-die NEC SuperScript 870 printer and the years' worth of toner I had stocked for it. Parallel port, non-networking dinosaurs become 25th century androids again, and considering how printers these days are almost as disposable as their ink cartridges, that's a good thing.As others reported, installation was pretty quick, although you definitely must use the disc included for this task. It will find many legacy printers to suggest drivers for, but if one does not specifically exist for your printer on your operating system, it won't work. I had to cobble together a driver using some advice on a board for my Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, and found that once again, you must add the printer using the included disk rather that just Windows wizards.It requires a power source. I wish this were dual voltage (120V only) since I move overseas regularly, but that's picking nits. It's also a bit odd that it doesn't show up on my router as network item, but as long as my computers see it as a printer option, I'm satisfied.
Laptop manufacturers want you to buy their products at their markup. Dell is no exception. Dell itself, on the motherboard, checks adapters. Whether it's this model, or the iGO, the 610 won't work. Thank Dell -- I have, by buying another company's laptop.
I am a wedding photographer who uses the Nikon D2x cameras. The Sandisk Ultras are solid performers. Lexars have had major compatibility issues with Canon cameras and I know of many collegues who have lost images due to Lexar CF cards.If you want a quality card, go for the Sandisk Ultra. I use the 4 GB cards and they perform flawlessly.Paula
I had a measely ATI Rage 128 card before I bought this one. Suffice to say I noticed a massive difference in quality. I now play Unreal Tournament 2003 at 1024 * 768 with all detail settings maxed, and it plays so smooth!!The Anubis map looks amazing!!When I was getting around 2-3 FPS (frames per second) in games like Unreal2, Im now getting 100's of FPS.My setup: P4 2.4Ghz, 512Mb PC2700 RAM.I get around 11,000 3DMark2001 and 3300 in 3dMark03. ...Installation:No problems here. Removed old drivers, removed old card, installed new card, popped in CD which came with card, and I was gaming in about 15 mins.There can be problems with installation however, with both NVIDIA and ATI cards, and so follow the instructions VERY CLOSELY.I would recommend the Radeon 9500 Pro for people with a 300W+ power supply however. This card is a Radeon 9700 clone and uses the same PCB. It became to expensive for ATI to manufacture for a mainstream price (150-200$) and so it is now discontinued. It is still available at some online stores and so get it while you can.The 9600Pro doesnt require connection to your internal power supply and so I bought it, since I have a 250W PSU.One can run even the 9700 or 9800 on a 250W PSU, but its a risk I didnt want to take.The 9600 is also fully DX9 compliant (in hardware) and so you should be all set to play games like Half-life2 and Doom3 which make use of DX9.There are no real competitors in the NVIDIA product line, and while the FX5600 comes close, the 9600 beats it in most tests.This card can play all of todays games at full detail level comfortably.In short, if you are willing to spend [the money] on a card, try the 9500 first, else get this card.Enjoy
I am a certified technician for Canon (and other manufacturers) printers, and I can run down a few of the strong/weak points of this model. Overall, this is a good machine for occasional users, but doesn't deliver the best quality available. It's a good machine for what it is, and most breakdowns that I've seen are due to user error.Pros:-very fine (2pl) droplet size gives good resolution.-separate ink tank and print head for lower-cost supplies.-easy to use, simple interface.Cons:-four color system (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) doesn't give the true depth of image colors (look for 6 colors, with photo cyan and photo magenta, or 8 with photo red and photo green for better results)-limited ppm output speed-inks tend to dry if printer is left unattended for extended periods of timeHow to keep your inkjet printer functional:The top reason for printer failure (particularly microfine printers) is use of incorrect ink tanks. Do not use discount inks from other companies, they aren't formulated for the very small droplet size of this printer. Don't use ink refill kits, either. The printhead is not usually replaced with ink cartridges, and can easily be clogged by substandard inks. Also, make sure you print something at least once a week to keep the inks fresh. You can print just a nozzle check (press and hold the rest button until the green light blinks for the second time) to refresh the cartridge with a minimum of expended ink.
It was just what I needed and at a decent price. Since Sony doesn't sell this model anymore I can only hope that these parts will still be around for awhile.
Excellant Back-up system's,4 yrs.I used a back-up 350VA systemw/windows XP and it still works great, Recently upgraded to the550VA system because I now run a Windows Vista Ultimate, Highlyrecommend this Back-Up System.
Don't waste your money on this one. I bought it for my IPod Touch for an 11 hour airplane trip to Hawaii. Some of the reviews stated that it doesn't work for certain IPods. So I tried it using the car charger that's included. My IPod stated that it doesn't support the charger. Wasted money. I bought a Griffin 9784-PBLKRSV PowerBlock at the Apple Store which will charge the IPod for up to 6 hours depending on use. At least I get to spend most of the trip busy. I would rate this zero stars if I could.
I use a number of SM cards with my digital camera... I take alot of pictures. I didn't like the transfer rates from my camera, so I got a Flashlink. Now transfering my images from the card to PC is a snap!
I bought the E2cs about a year and a half ago and they worked great. I could not get my ears to fit to them well (I have medium sized ears) with the clear rubber or the plastic flex plugs so either my ears were way too uncomfortable or I didn't have any bass. The bass is plentiful when properly sealed, so if people are complaining about no bass it is because of the seal. So I wound up using the medium foam inserts that are included, and they work great. The only downside is that you have to replace them about every month (with heavy listening, otherwise about evert 2-3) otherwise they don't seal or get too gummed up. You can buy (overpriced) replacement foam inserts from Amazon or direct from Shure (about 7-12 bucks per 5 pairs).Also, I accidentally ran mine through the washing machine 2 weeks ago (and amazingly they still worked-except there actually was no bass this time haha), so I put them in an envelope and sent them to Shure. They wanted proof of purchase, but I didn't save the receipt but anyway I sent them to them and 3 days later I got an email from them saying that they are sending me new ones (actually since the E2cs are no longer in production, they're sending me the near-identical SCL2-CL headphones-expect a review soon).So in other words, they're great. One often overlooked negative that i have noticed is that because they actually go in your ear, chances are your friends won't want to share headphones with you, but I guess thats just more music for yourself! Just FYI though, I prefer my friends Sennheiser PX-100 headphones. They're about 1/2 the price, but I don't like over/behind the head style phones because they are too big. But if you don't mind that style, go with the PX-100s (or PMX-100 if you want the behind-the-head style)
This is one of those things where you'll curse for an hour trying to figure out how to program it. Hold A...then B while light blinks once for something, twice for something else, than press A then B...then some other button...then it blinks the wrong number of times...then you curse... repeat. Once you program it... it works great...sometimes a little too good. I had to put an index card on side to limit the motion sensing range as anytime anyone came anywhere near it, it would turn the lights on. Works great for few months... batteries die..time to reprogram... and curse. Its a cool item, I love it when it works... but I also leave it with dead batteries for a few months before I finally get the nerve to reprogram.
Works well if you can see the person or truck your talking with. The car adapter makes a lound screaching sound that the person you are talking to only can here, so it sucks! In my opinion I would try the Cobra before this one
The dual adapter works great. I use it for my radar detector and GPS at the same time and have encoutered no problems whatsoever. The swivel mount is a nice touch, too.
A pocket for your laptop, wheels to roll, or straps to make it a backpack. Sturdy, well made. Love this little suitcase!
When it comes to home electronics, computers or anything technology related, I like it all to be simple and intuitive. I'd rather spend my time reading a suspense novel than an owners manual. The Harmony 880 was the answer to my home theatre system frustration. I hated having to use 3 remotes, just to perform simple functions. The beauty of the Harmony 880 is that it is simple to set up and easy to use. In my case, the set up was a bit more complicated since I have a Samsung TV and a Samsung Home Theatre system, that responded to the same signal. Tech support had to do some behind the scenes programming to get everything working correctly. And tech support was fabulous - the best experience I have ever had with a company's tech support department. If your TV is made by the same manufacturer as your home theatre system, don't despair if the Harmony 880 does not appear to be working properly. The problem with the crossed signals can be fixed!
Love the product and the price. It was delivered earlier than expected and it proved to be perfect for what i needed.
It is just a usb cable...not much to talk about it. It works fine and it's relatively cheap. And because of that, I bought it.
So I got it yesterday after a two week wait and I worried perhaps I had fallen to the hype..(I am never an early adopter).. but this is really what I have been waiting for.. I have used Itunes since I got a Mac in April of 2004 and often listen to it on random. When it arrived, I used the autofill feature to fill it with songs out of my library.. and random it was.. I then used it on a 3 hour car trip..(I had a tape adaptor for my car that used to use with my cd player) and I was so excited. It was like listening to the radio but it is mainly songs you love.. and the autofill mix was very random - it combined some Frank Sinatra, Dave Matthews, and Ani Defranco along with free weekly itunes songs.. it was great.. I found myself smiling so that is why I named my new shuffle "Joy" because that is what I felt when using it..The design is simple.. the battery is lasting forever.. I used it in the car and the volume was better than my cd player with the adaptor (but I will choose the normalize the volume button in preferences for future lists)..after the trip, I went to the gym, and it worked great there.. the sound was good.. and the design was great. I orginally ordered the sport case but I am thinking of cancelling it, because it seems hardy enough for my workout level.One drawback, I had it on, and did not realize it.. There is no indicator light for when its one, make sure you switch it to off when not using it.. Also, I noticed that the random play is random of the list.. Ie.. it can replay a song in close proximity and never seemed to get to one song I knew was on it, but wanted to hear.Overall, I really like it.. and it meets my needs.. and I like the design and look.. i would recommend it..
Other brands of photo paper and even the trial suppy provided with my HP printer were 4 X 6 and printed as expected. I didn't realize that my latest purchase of HP photo paper had a perforated tab until I noticed the stack of borderless photos I had just printed were white on the edge. Not the perforated edge! So, I looked into it and discovered that a tab was intended to ease handling of the wet prints. I then inserted the paper with the edge facing out(tear off tab outside the printed area of the paper). But the tear off tab was not presented after printing - it was positioned deep in the output tray where it was inaccesible. After tearing away the perforated tab, several photos retained jagged edges where the tab did not separate cleanly.
This is the first digital camera that I have ever purchased for myself. I must say that I am pleasently surprised with its' capabilities.When using a STEADY hand, the picture clarity is unbelievable, this is great! Not only that, but I was completely unaware that there was a movie capability on it...silent and short, but still it is pretty cool and fun. For 16 seconds, one can chase cats all over the place.The video out function is cool too, being able to plug it into the TV and view all the photos and movies is swell...although it runs off of the camera's power.My only complaint is the the battery case slides open for me, and it might be just how I hold it - but it is a little annoying.Purchase this at Best Buy - for $60 you can get the service plan and they will replace the batteries for free when they are below 100% and will cover all wear and tear on it.I expect this to be the only one I get.
This headset is not suitable for those with smaller ears. When I jogged, the ear pieces always fell off. The sound quality is not the best, but it is ok considering that you are only using them for short-term use while working out. The material that are used to make this headset also seemed not too durable, although I only used this for 1 day so I can't speak to how durable it is in the long-term.However, if the ear pieces actually stayed on my ears, I would keep them.
The Scosche single DIN dash cover has a nice fit and is well made. I wish I had known that the finish was not the same as the textured stock cover finish. That being said the smooth black finish does match the finish of the vent covers on each side of the radio so it really does match up.It was a breeze to install and the extra storage pocket is a big added plus.
At first glance this appeared to be almost too small to use, cheaply made and the clamp too tiny. Wrong on all impressions. It is well made, small, but easy to use, and the clamp opens very wide! The cable is long - you can mount the camera several feet away or on a tripod. I use it with my Bogen video head - the clamp opens more than enough to accommodate the handle - plus it has rubber pads on both sides, so it grips firmly. The only negative point - the remote only has two zoom speeds. Slow and fast. My camera has a variable zoom, and I really like it.It took a little getting used to the zoom speeds, but it was not that big a deal.The biggest advantage is that I can geep my hands off the camera and on the tripod. This keeps the shots steadier!
As long as you follow the directions EXACTLY as they are explained (and they are really easy so there are no excuses not to), then this product will work great. I have so far done three runs of 3+ miles, and each time my Nike+ has been off by less than .05 miles. To me that is very accurate considering people don't do much better with the expensive Nike shoes designed for the sensor. You just need to make sure its nice and tight, and down low on your shoe towards the toes. Make sure you also recalibrate after you start using this.Bottom line, if you love the sneakers you already own, but want to use a Nike+ Sensor with your ipod, then this product is the way to go. Just make sure you do exactly as the instructions tell you to do.
Even though the Micro Connectors website said this was Apple compliant, it did not work on my MacBook Pro. I sent it back.
installation wasnt difficult i got up and running within 10minutes..it keeps the drive cool inside since it is aluminum so no problems so far with this
I made a deep investigation about what TV I had to buy. Finally I choose this one: Sony Tube 34" XBR960. The image was great, but five months later I had a little problem with the image. Sony's service show me how bad could be a customer service.Nobady at Sony knows how resolve the little problem. Do it a favour to your own: buy other brand.
Item was defective out of the box. Customer Service wasr not helpful at all. Tech Support people know ONLY how to tell you to check the cable connections(speaker, video etc.)--Even after I insisted that the problem was "DVD Draw Does NOT open"-- This is after trying to understand them--TERRIBLE LITTLE ENGLISH!Their So-called Service centers (in FL at least) are run by independent shops and are REALLY BAD! The shops apparently have a bad working relationship with GOVIDEO and therfore do not want to do service. CAVEAT EMPTOR! RUN when you see one of this company's products. For a couple of dollars more you can get a "REAL BRAND NAME" and you will be happier. That is what I ended up doing(bought a Brand Name). One Year later Still have problems ...It only works as a VCR not DVD+VCR
I bought this keyboard after killing my Apple Keyboard by spilling coffee in it. I needed a keyboard desperately and pulled into a CompUSA going out of business. The keyboard appealed to me with the wireless capability and the Mac compatible design. I'm experiencing batteries that die quickly, a hub that doesn't light up to indicate low battery warning, missed keystrokes, keystroke lag, keys that are starting to fade after only 2 months, an eject key that opens and closes the CD carriage simultaneously, no support response from Kensington after two emails, and compared to Apple's designs--a rather gaudy design when you really look at it. It looks more like a white Windows XP design by it's standards (very subjective comment there). I don't use the mouse as I already have a Logitec MX Laser. I should have given it a 1 star rating but I am still using it until I buy a new Apple keyboard, and it is functional. Avoid this keyboard!
This ring does exactly what it is intended to do. I used it to attach an old 28-80mm lens to my new 18-135 on the T3i. It does indeed allow you to take macro shots, and some rediculously close ones at that. The nature of attaching the two lenses together does create a vignette, but that has nothing to do with the ring. The ring itself seems fairly well made, and fits to both lenses well. I do have to use a 58mm coupler, which is another thing to buy seperate from this.
This product has worked really well. The instructions provided were very easy. I have a Vista computer and I've encountered no problems with installation. It worked well with my ATT 8525 in terms of wireless connectivity. I also shared the connection with another desktop. Very happy about it so far. It's very light so if you are looking for something sturdier, I don't think this may be what you are looking for. The range is somehow limited.
I have had Koss phones before and have always been satisfied,these are no different. These will seperate you from any outside noise and they do sound good. They are a little heavy but you get used to it quickly. I much prefer this type to open air phones. Lifetime warranty! You just can't go wrong.
I bought a Stack-O-Matic so I could listen to a stack of old LPs in my study while I worked or read. It's fine for that sort of casual listening, and it's great to listen to LPs without having to get up every fifteen or twenty minutes to turn them over.If you want audiophile sound, don't bother with this; get a real turntable and connect it to your stereo system. The sound has a muffled, lo-fi quality (which is unfortunately worse at lower volume levels) and the tone control only cuts the treble, which is already a bit on the low side. There's no stereo imaging effect at all because the two speakers are right next to each other on the side of the unit. It's fine for background music, or if you just want to hear your old records again and aren't too picky. If you bought an old portable record player at a flea market or off eBay, it probably wouldn't sound any better than this.On the plus side, the cabinet is attractive, heavy, and well-constructed (although the vinyl covering does tend to peel a bit) and the record changer mechanism handles discs gently. A headphone jack would have been nice, though -- and why does this use a "wall wart" power supply?
This is a nice, snazzy bag, which I use on a bicycle in my city photography excursions. It is very easy to open, snatch out the camera and take your killing shot. I usually carry 2 Nikon bodies, one with 500mm telephoto lens (fits nicely in the cross section of the bag), a whole bunch of filters, 10-15 rolls of film, a flashlight :-), a small tripod with a mount, and a small book (to read if I am bored). Straps are extremely comfortable for extended wear on both a bike and hiking.Additionally, it does not really look like a big pro-photobag, so it will not attract much unwanted attention by a criminal element, if you considering taking it to the 3rd World.
Product does what it claims to do. The signal is good, sound is great and you can control what effects (only 2) you want if any. Remote controll is cool too (other than having ANOTHER remote in the never ending line of remotes). The only things i do not like is1) The signal is delayed a little (i.e over the air). Thus, you can't listen to your speaks on the PC at the same time as the speakers on your stereo because there is no delay in the sound coming from the PC to your PC speaks, but there is from the PC to these units.2) when you have the unit turned off, it blinks a red light to let you know its off. I do not know why in the would people make products like that. When I turn it off, I want it off! Just wastes electricity.
i'm thinking of buying this notebook webcam, but i'd rather buy the nx pro. i bought one when amazon.com sold it for $39.99. now they don't sell it at all. i finding more and more products are not being sold by amazon.com but by other companies which is frustrating.this camera is reviewed as bad with resolution but what choice do i have? it's either buy logitech which are expensive or buy a creative labs camera that marginally acceptable.amazon.com i feel like i don't have any choices when you don't stock your webcams and other items.
Love it...makes me want to just keep on driving if it weren't for the price of gas.Aside from the fact that it's just plain fun this GPS does it right.
All serious photographers need this 8 gb card, worry about your pictures, not how much room you have left on the card.
I personally do not own this phone at the moment, but my friend does. It is great when you don't just sit and talk on the phone, but do other things while chatting. The caller ID is easy to read and you clip the main system onto your pants, skirt, etc. The headset is adjustable and fits a head comfortably. When talking to my friend, I can hear my friend clearly! My friend loves to talk on the phone so I know that the batteries must last a long time!
I record a LOT of CDs using several different computers and burners. The Office Depot CDs have given me the most problems. Often, the computer cannot detect the CD. Sometimes there are errors when burning. I noticed that one pack had a little nick in all of the CDs.
I agree with the consensus. I had nothing but problems with the R15 and aside from offering to replace it, customer service doesn't seem to have any other options. I saw one R10 (the old model with Tivo) at WalMart and dropped $100 to buy it and it works like a dream. I hope DirecTV and Tivo have resolved their differences in 3 years or so when I will need a new DVR or I may be switching to Dish Network. I've heard good things about their DVRs.
Just incase anyone is wondering what the difference is between this Monster THX subwoofer cable that is 16 feet and the other one on Amazon that is 16 feet as well, one has retail packaging and the other does not.I actually bought both of them to see what the difference is and the "NF" in the product code actually means "No Frills." The I100SWNF comes in a simple ziplock bag and the other comes in the typical monster retail plastic. Also, there was no plastic spool on mine as others have mentioned. It was just thrown in the bag. I ended up returning this one and getting the retail packaging with the other.
the moment i open the box, i feel like this thing is cheap, however, its truly not the packaging that matter but it sound quality..love it!!
Like most SONY products the PS-LX250H performs well. It is also very reasonably priced.However, like the oil in your car, turntable stylus replacement becomes necessary with time and use. Suddenly, the bargain quickly disappears. The stylus which is only available directly from SONY currently costs $55.52 plus shipping and handling. If SONY would dramatically lower the replacement stylus cost, this turntable would rate 5 stars for it's price to performance value.This model should serve well if only occaisonal, casual use is foreseen or if you don't mind paying $15,000 for an oil change.
I bought these for the company I work for to be used on sales rep and training personels laptops for presentations. It is good enough for that. For myself I bought the Bose companion 5. They are killer. No graphic equalizer, No sound controls etc. These were designed for great sound and the engineers did not want people messing them up trying to adjust sound controls. No need to any way. Just wish they were a bit louder but then the wife would get mad at me ha ha
I have used over a dozen of the MCS 11 X 14 frames with a white mat with an opening cut for 8 1/2 X 11 for my self printed digital photos. Look very distinguished hanging on the wall of my office or the hallway at home. Would be five stars but the frame is not quite deep enough for a mat backing-the glass keeps popping out!!Good price and excellent look make these a bargain-particularly for an amateur photographer like me with lots of images to frame!
PROS:Ears feel right. Wires seem to be strong. Noises canceled without adding fizzing sound. I like 'em.CONS:Can not handle high volume.
I decided to try this after reading all the reviews. Normally I get verbatims with a 99% success rate. First 8 burns for these JVC, 6 fails, two success. Tried 2x speed still didnt work. I returned them and going back to verbatim.Hardware: Fujitsu burner, Intel core duo, running Linux 3.x and k3b burn.Edit: Hitachi burner, AMD64 running windows vista internal burn sware: Burned 8 more Ty/JVC disks. All failed. the two previous success were with microsoft Live file dvd-data system format. Unfortunately, these dont play on DVD players. I tried the same disks on Mastered and they failed. All DVD-authored systems failed.Will return remaining spool for refund, go back to verbatimEdit 2: Went down to kmart and bought cheap-o maxell dvd-r (i have a delivery schedule) and 8 burns success on Fuj and Hit burners.Edit 3: Bought verbatim dvd-r from amazon, work 100% on all burners
This is a great item. But forget about the $99 price. It is a bait and switch. Just try to purchace this item for $99 on this page. Don't waste your time. It can't be done. As the telephone rep told me this is the price you would pay if we had one to sell.????????????? 02/28/02 8:54pm CST
This worked fairly good for a few months. Biggest problem I had was that: (1) This forces the attached printer to become the default printer. This is not what I wanted as I bought this for a secondary photo printer and still use a close by, and attached, laser printer for 95% of my printing needs. Linksys support confirmed there is no work around for this. (2) You can not monitor printer status through the print server so you lose the ability to monitor ink levels.But after a few months my WPS54G decided to stop working. It will no longer connect wirelessly and any attempt to do so, or access the internal web based set up screens, causes the WPS54G to totally lock up. Tried troubleshooting myself for several hours with the only result being that I saw comments from others posting on other web sites who have the same unresolved problem. Spent a couple hours with Linksys Tech Support only to be either hung up on or disconnected twice before problem was resolved. Complained to customer service who transferred me to Sr. Tech Support only to wait on hold for about 45 minutes before giving up. I will say I got a follow up call from a nice US based customer support rep. who is attempting to resolve, but that was three days ago and no resolution yet. I know this unit is defective and needs replacement under warranty, but getting a return authorization or diagnosis has taken hours over four days so far with no resolution in sight. It really doesn't make sense to spend so much time on this (maybe that is what Linksys hopes for) but I want to see this to some resolution on principle at this point.re: WPS54G V2.0 purchased December 2007
This product seemed to work great at first but does not function correctly with any components set to 1080p. In this case i hooked up a samsung bluray player and xbox360 and each would flash static and there would be a popping sound coming from the speakers every few seconds. Once i set each device to only output at 1080i or less (had to set the bluray to 720p) this problem was resolved.This unit does not work as advertised so i returned it but if you are looking for 1080p support i would stay away from this particular switch.
I have had one of these keyboards for a long time on a second computer. The other day I was cleaning the desk and pulled on it. The cord was caught in something and I pulled a little to hard. I hadn't realized how hard until a few days later I booted up the secondary computer to look for something. The kyboard didn't work. I came to Amazon to buy another because I like it so much. When I wasn't sure of the manufacturer, I dug it out of the trash. Grandtec is the manufacturer. I started thinking heck its in the trash let me take a further look at this, I can't make it worse. Come to find out, the cord was pulled out of the socket inside. I cut a little slit in the silicon and plug it back in, Now its works again. But this one doesn't Illuminate. So I will be buying the newer version here.
I just got this item after reading just some of the confusing reviews and other positive ones.It was inexpensive and worth the buy.Upon getting it I unplugged by Logitech webcam and plugged in the targus. I then plugged in mouse, digi camer and webcam and it worked as smooth as silk. It is most recommended!Works great!!
I have 3 58mm prime lens and a couple of other brand, less expensive filters. After much reading, I decided to spend a little more and give this one a try. It is lovely. It is so crystal clear and when on my new Canon 28mm f/2.8 IS lens, I cannot believe the detail this produces. Well worth the extra money.
this is a very easy camera to use but we have had lots of problems with it. i think it is a very cheaply made camcorder and i would advise buying another. about 1 year after we bought it just stopped working. we took it to be repaired and it cost [$$$$] to fix it and it took 4 weeks. it was the one time i wished i had bought the 'extended warranty' from the store.soon after that the light stopped working--it actually still records ok in low light but it's kind of annoying to not have it for some things. then, 3 days before this christmas it started acting up again and all of a tape we shot came out with half the screen distorted and unviewable. when i took the tape out to investigate there was a wire sticking up which obviously was not supposed to be there. rather than pay and wait for repair we just tossed it. i'm very suspicious of JVC now.
I have been using this player for the last 6 months. I agree that the remote lag is noticable but eventually you get used to it. The pay off is accesing your entire collection without leaving your seat. The picture is incredible and the sound is the same. If you are in a hurry don't buy this unit. If you wan't to keep your DVD's in one place and veiw on demand then this is for you.
I have bought and used several netcomm products from some big resellar and I have had good and bad experiences. First the good experience: the product works well, initally. Quality sound, reliable, etc. Bad experience: after about 8 or 9 months of use, WAMMMMO!!!, complete failure. The product goes from working and functioning to being a useless piece of junk in less than a second. Since the 30 day warrenty is out I now have to buy a new amplifier to replace the old piece of junk. I previously used a wireless headset and amplifier ($300) which I shelved because of poor reception and also being unreliable. My advice. Do your research and get something with good reviews and recommendations. I would not have too much heartburn about this if the price of components was low but really, I just don't want to be spending $300 to $400 per year on my phone headset.
Straight forward installation. Would have taken me less than 20 minutes to set up if they had mentioned somewhere that the unit does not support WPA/AES encryption. So after a few hours of trial and error I finally got it to work by switching the router to WPA/TKIP. It's connected to an HP 6310 and functions without any problems. The client machine setup takes less than 5 minutes, as long as you have the required print driver installed.Both my wife and I use laptops and I really like the fact that I don't need to have a dedicated PC running 24/7 just to print once in a while.
When you spend a thousand dollars for a camera, you don't take a chance with the electrical system by using cheap batteries you never heard of.
Excellent cable that appears to function perfectly with Apple TV - Gen2, X-Box 360, and Comcast HD PVR to a Pioneer Elite HD A/V receiver connected to a HD Samsung TV. Quality appears to be as good as higher priced name brand cables. It just simply works, save yourself some cash - the signal seems to be flawless based on sound and picture... digital is digital, HDMI has an error correcting protocol http://www.hdmi.org/download/HDMI_Spec_1.3_GM1.pdf vs analog where quality matters and then how much quality is still debateable but that is a completely different discussion. Two thumbs up!
Worked for 5 minutes, then it blew the fuse. Upon replacement, fuse blew again. I have contacted seller for replacement, so we'll see how that goes. For the 5 minutes that it worked, the sound is about as good as FM (not CD quality).
This is the first of these drives that I have bought, so I don't know a whole lot about them. What I can say is that I have been happy with it so far (I bought it a couple of weeks ago). You just plug it into the USB port and start dropping files into it. No problems. The one negative aspect is the ring that it attaches to so you can put it on your key ring. It keeps falling out of the unit making the drive very easy to lose. I decided to epoxy the ring that comes in the package directly to the drive. It shouldn't be coming off again any time soon.
I cant tell you how excited I was to get this Zune. I stinken love it! It hold a lot more then an ipod and its a whole lot cheaper! The only proble Ive come across is that all my itunes music that I had wont transfer over to zune like it said it would, but Ive managed to get a little of my music library transfered over. But other than that i really really REALLY love my zune. Get it while you can you'll love it!
At $14.99 I really wondered if this set of 6 cartridges even had any ink in them but to date I've been unable to tell the difference between them and the regular Epson ink.I don't know if they will print as many pages as a brand name cartridge or if they are as fade resistant. However for regular printing so far they seem a superb value.
I listen to music for hours each day. I have my portable for doing dishes and a surround reciever in both living rooms and my bedroom. I have never heard headphones that could beat the quality of my bedroom speakers. Granted, the system is old but these cans have amazing highs, a lot more bass than I expected, and work reasonably well on my Sony D-MJ95 portable CD player. These are my first open-cup headphones but they are the most comfortable headphones I have ever had. They always sound great, suprising me with highs I have never heard from headphones before. The coolest thing about good headphones is that the sound quality is virtually constant as you increase the volume to the point where you should no longer be exposed to such intense sound. Compared to my old Sony 600's these are phenomenal. The rather cheap construction is offset by the modularity of the parts, which's replacement costs are nominal. Besides, with a two year warranty how can you go wrong? The price for these is more than reasonable, and when I listened to the Sony DJ700's these surpassed them. An unsurpassable deal, unless you want something really robust.Pluses: Price, sound quality, bass and trebleDeltas (things that could be changed): Construction, the best highs are only obtained with an equalizer (Don't get me wrong, the highs on these are awesome, but I like more of them.), non-folding (but you knew that)
I bought this to use it as an &#34;On-The-Go&#34; or &#34;OTG&#34; cable. Instead of Just buying one that will only work on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus, I just plug my phone charger into one side and have a 6 foot OTG line. With it I was able to plug in a PS3 controller and link it with bluetooth then remove the cable and have a wireless controller for my PS1 emulator app. It Works when typing an E-mail on your phone and need to plug a USB keyboard. Can also apparently plug computer mouse's and printers in it.
This is the Best Little Radio that there is out there for the money.My wife & I just love this little radio,Really pulls in the weak stations.Just a great radio.Thank You Sony
i got this so I can use it with track master on my android phone. the phone's GPS is only 1hz. not enough for detailed GPS at an autocross. this allows me to record up to 10hz, WAY more than needed, (I use 5hz). it works GREAT! no complaints, very happy with it!
I was always leary of all-in-one printers, but this machine put my fears to rest. For what I use it for (scanning, printing documents, and copying) this printer is wonderful. My kids use it for printing homework and it meets all of our expectations. This printer is practical, economical, a good performer, and has never let me down. Sure, it won't measure up to laser printers, but it was never advertised as a laser. When I want super quality prints, I use my laser. But this one is far more affordable to operate on a daily basis.
I do like my Zumo, it gives me more confidence when I am out riding. It seem like every time I pick it up I learn something new about it. There are things that could be more user friendly and the help book could be a lot better (it is only on disk) but it I had to it again and would purchase the same thing.
This light, especially when coupled with the closeup lens affixed to my Sony F0828, allows for extremely clear, well-illuminated close-up shots. Largely used for forensic purposes, many of my colleagues are impressed with the quality of photographs I'm able to obtain with this setup. I was able to purchase this light through Amazon at considerable savings.
Works great. Nothing to complain about. Secure and fast. Love the capability to manually lock the card to protect it from "accidents."
Some reviewers have commented that this cord is a "pretty heavy gauge". One even claims the cord is 14 awg. Well I received my cords and they are 18 awg, the same gauge as your average power cord. In what sense then do these cords deserve to be called "premium" power cords? I don't know.
The Logitech Harmony remotes are technically useful, but for a family with children, they are too fragile. Ours broke in a week.
BEST NEW CB RADIO YOU CAN BUY FOR 25 DLLS. DONT LOOK ANYMORE!!!
I haven't had my Tungsten E very long- but the range of software available for the Palm (and Clie from what I understand) is great- especially for someone in medical school. You can upload clinical calculators that some of my fellow classmates are unable to get on their pocket PC. My brother is a computer science guy and he says that "yeah, the pocket PC has a lot of bells and whistles, but a lot of the software doesn't work on them." One of my friends regrets her pocket PC purchase for this reason. I can't afford to buy a new battery if something goes wrong- so I sprung for the extra year warranty for $20- and my credit card company will give me an extra 90 days on top of that through its Buyers assurance program. I am very pleased with it so far.
It's a decent microphone. I thought that getting a USP-microphone would be a better choice than the standard audio jack variety; but as is true with so many things that seem simple enough, trying to get it to work with Vista is an unnecessary difficulty. Installation for Vista is absent from the simple instructions in the booklet, leading me to believe that this microphone pre-dates it. Nonetheless, I forced my computer to accept the device by deactivating its own, inferior, built-in microphone. It works now; but I use it primarily with language-learning software so I have very little comment on the quality of its recordings. For the purpose of the language software, it is a great improvement over the built-in microphone.
I should have listened to all the negative reviews...Design-wise, the headset is great. It has all the features and probably more than your average USB headset.Unfortunatley, after a few months of use, the headset is broken. I can still hear the sound but the microphone does not work anymore.
Received this unit and had it set up and operating in 20 minutes. Great picture with standard signal from Direct TV. Can't wait to see HDTV. This is the best name brand unit at 26" that I could find for less than $900. At $799 and free shipping it is the best deal around. As a prime customer, 1 day shipping cost a whopping $3. Paid for itself in one transaction.
This is my second pair. I have gone through the muck of Walmart shelf dog doody brands made of cheap plastic and these by far exceed the others for longevity and quality of sound, and price. I never need a mike anyway, and if I did I'd prefer it to be a separate unit anyway, so only one item at a time was out of commission instead of both.
The Energizer EL1CR2BP Lithium Photo Battery has a long-life 3-volt CR2-size lithium battery, designed for use in photographic devices, also for use in calculators, memory backup, pocket pagers, watches,and delivers endurance and reliability in high and low temperature operations this battery has storage life of up to 10 years
First of all... Do NOT let them tell you that this is a Toshiba battery! It does not have Toshiba anywhere on it. It is a GENERIC battery. It does fit a Toshiba laptop.Purchased this laptop battery almost two months ago and decided to keep it mainly because of the price and it did fit good. It does keep a charge and lasts as long as the Toshiba battery. It does not get hot like cheap generic battery do.So, if you want a reasonably priced well built GENERIC battery, this is a good one so far...
Excellent visor clip. Holds radar detector tight to the visor. I would recommend this visor clip to anyone.
When I received the twinpack, I opened the packaging impressed with how well they were secured. Unfortunately, the actual product was not nearly as impressive.The UV filter looked to be fine, but was dirty and smudged out of the box.The circular polarizer, however, was much worse. Rotating it resulted in a sickly grinding noise, and the glass was wobbly. I couldn't imagine how I would get an even effect with such a poorly made product.I immediately returned them for a refund, and am waiting on a much higher quality polarizer to arrive.
I have had my D200 for a little more than a week and all I can say is that it is the best camera I have ever used, and that includes the D2x which I found to be way too heavy for longterm use.The D200 takes amazingly clear pictures and is great at shooting action. I use it mainly to shoot sports, but landscapes and portraits are where this camera really shines! The saturation and color accuracy are amazing. This camera is quick focusing and tracks your subject well.The only downside to this camera is that it is 10.2MP. In that I mean that if you are going to do any serious shooting you really need a minimum 4GB microdrive with a fast write speed. Other than that, if you really want to see what this camera can do make sure you have nice lenses to use with it. Don't waste your time trying to use cheap lenses because they will not do this camera justice! Go with the good stuff...
This is a good prduct, right size to me and it works fine with my Thinkpad T60 which builds in Bluetooth feature. I did encoutered some lost connection occasions, however, it recovered quite easily after performing a reconnect action.
I am still buying this cartridge for my trusty HP 820CSE printer.The color cartridge has plenty of ink and lasts me a good yearbefore a replacement is needed.I use my printer daily, and I cannot ever remember having problemswith either the #41 color cartridge or the #45 black ink cartridgethat is used in the 820CSE.Neither of these inks are inexpensive, but there is more ink in thecartridge than what comes in the smaller, standard size of the newerprinters of today.The HP 41 is a good quality buy.Joel
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
I just spent the last week dubbing about a hundred VHS tapes and recorded movies from this unit to my other DVD recorder... it was a workhorse. It seems these days all of these DVD/VCR combos are Hit-or-Miss and this time I lucked out. In my experience though, they never last for more than a couple of years- I have 3 old ones in the basement where either the DVD quit or the VHS quit -all different models but the same quality as this new one. In other words, it works as expected....for now.
I was hesitant on spending so much money on ear buds. After using the inferior earbuds from Apple, it was time for a change. I enjoy working out and required an earbud system that provided my listening taste with plenty of bass, mids, highs while removing any surrounding noise. Well, these designers and engineers at Ultimate Ear have succeeded in providing an earbud system that met all my requirements! These are well worth the money! They are comfortable, well designed and come with many fit options, to include several cases and a cleaning tool.
This lens gets three stars for value and optical performance. It would get four stars if not for the recently released VR version (five stars for value and performance) (definately get the VR version over this one). It is a sharp lens; however, it hunts a lot in low light, and the plastic build makes for a flimsy lens when fully extended.
They are what they say they are. It'll be years before I use all these up but the couple I have sued are as described and are currently in service. Good product, good deal and good vendor.
this is a good quality product, and provides exactly what it should. Hours of gameplay fun, and I dont have to buy AA batteries anymore
The Wacom pen broke immediatly after I removed it from the packaging. The cap was stuck firmly on the body, and when I pulled it off, the body of the pen separated. While I could push the body back together, it would not stay - the glue was broken. I returned that pen, and asked for a replacement. The replacement broke in exactly the same way. I still want a more comfortable pen to use with my tablet top PC, but I recommend strongly against the Wacom w/Cap.
I bought it to use on my psp and it has a very nice speedy (average 10mb/s)..Its a must have!!
Great for splitting between speakers & head set. We bought one and it worked so well we bought a second.
The original 30gb Zune is one of the biggest mp3 players on the market. I have dropped my 1st one several times without any protection and it still worked perfectly fine. It has a very good battery life for something as old as it. The only reason i had to replace my first one is because it got rainned on for a long time, so it doesnt have water resistance. The screen is nice and large with big print so it is very easy to read and it is very easy to pick up and use, no hassle of alot of menus, but still has menus to keep it organized if you want. It doesnt feature anything spectacular, it might (or might not) have a few (free) games on it but they arent worth mentioning. It does play movies, if you can format the video correctly. It stores jpegs and bitmaps pictures but idk if it supports any other format. It does require a software cd (as far as i know) but the instalation is quick and it is a very small size. The software you install will display all the music you have on your computer and you can chose what to upload from there, and also you can remove music (or other media) from the "collection" without deleting it from your computer. It also can rip the music from a cd on its own, so you dont have to use Windows or w/e mac has if you dont want to. All in all, it is a good mp3 player with a amazing hard drives (again, for its time) and if you dont wat to buy apple (like myself) i recommend this or any of its newer generations of Microsoft Zunes.
This case may extend the useful life of your Garmin 60CSx (60Cx), on which the industry is unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future.I didn't find pressing the buttons considerably more difficult.Condensation may seriously reduce screen visibility. You may need to squeeze the plastic to read it. Spreading a small amount of camp soap as an anti-fog agent actually helped.
This flash works very well with the Olympus E-volt Digital SLR cameras. You can pretty much set both the camera and the flash on "auto" and take great shots all day long (provided you have plenty of batteries, that is!). Or, it also allows you to manually override settings like ISO, zoom, etc.On the negative side.. I only tend to get about 60 flashes out of a set of Energizer alkaline batteries. Glad it only takes 2 AA's.
Was the only laptop bag I have found so far to fit my massive ASUS gamers republic 17.3inch laptop. All in all I say this laptop bag is well worth the money has more then enough space for my massive laptop and my books all at once.
I've been using the picture porter elite now for 2 months and I am very happy with my purchase. I am able to download from all of my digital cameras without adaptors. Recording TV and DVD to carry with me when I travel is a wonderful feature. I do wish I could show powerpoint on it as well but that is the only drawback.
I have the khaki which looks more like a light silver...spilled some coffee on it which would not come out so I ordered the SILVER. When I received it, I was surprised at how dark the color was! It was more like a dark grey than silver. If you don't mind the color, it's a great product! I use it with my netbook when I am in bed or out on my deck sitting on the floor...very sturdy! For me, I did end up ordering the khaki one again but will keep the silver for an extra backup just in case!
Well it has been a few days since I have received these earbuds.The Good:1) Sounds good - bass seems to be good and the overall tone is fair too. However, they still do not surpass the sound quality of the Sony MDR-EX71s.2) Fit is good for small ears, but not perfect. Even though they supply three different cushions, the middle size still did not fit as well as the MDR-EX71s. So I swapped out the V-Moda's for the Sonys and they fit better...but the sound quality changed...It was interesting to note that the sound had a more bass and slightly muffled...so I kept the V-Moda's cushions on.3) The wiring quality looks a little tougher than the SONYs, but we will have to wait and see how they hold up...as I noted in my SONY review on the MDR-EX71, the quality of the wiring jacket sucks and the reason for the change of manufacturer.4) Length of cord is good - but a little too long for my tastes. Good to have a cord wrap to tighten up the loose wiring.The Bad:1) Sound quality not as good as the SONY MDR-EX71.2) The LHD and RHD identification on the buds are TOO SMALL!!!! I have to look really hard to see which side to put into my ears...why not have physical indents so all we have to do is to touch and know which ear bud to insert into the proper ear canal.The Summary:Not too bad of a first impression.I just hope that the durability of the V-MODA out lasts my SONYs - it will be a wait and see. I would recommend these to someone that is looking for something different than iPods or SONYs ear buds. But with V-MODA, they need to still work on the sound quality.
Small buttons, but easy to use. This is my second Harmony 550 and it is well worth the sub 100 dollar price.
I bought this little player to use in my car to listen to audiobooks. I used to use a 5th gen iPod which I gave to my husband after I got an iPhone. It quickly became apparent that it was dangerous to use the iPhone as an mp3 player in the car since you can't even pause w/o looking at the screen. This little player filled in nicely. I've had it for about 4 months now and I'm very satisfied.Pros:1. Very compact and lightweight.2. Doesn't require any special cradles, it plugs into any USB port. I've never had any problems in picking it up from other computers. (Very convenient for charging as well)3. I don't need to look at it in order to pause or forward when driving.4. Good sound for audiobooks. (The few times I've used it to listen to music it sounded descent as well).5. Inexpensive. My husband thought I should buy an iPod nano or shuffle. But, both would be a lot more expensive, and the shuffle doesn't even have a screen (so I wouldn't know where I left off in an audiobook).6. When you pause playing, after a while (~0.5 min) it turns off to save power. Next time, it resumes from the beginning of the track where you left off. So this is quite useful for audiobooks.7. Doesn't feel incredibly fragile. I wouldn't be afraid of leaving this in my car, unlike an iPod or iPhone (if the weather wasn't too extreme).8. Radio tuner9. Micro SD slot (I only just got a card & haven't used it yet, so I don't know how well/conveniently it works)10. You can record voice notes11. Menu system on device strait-forward & easy to useCons:1. Windows media is not as easy to use as iTunes. So, syncing is a little harder.2. Shuts off too quickly. I haven't seen any options for changing this.All in all, this is a great, handy little player. I would definitely recommend!
The I-Pod I recived works *GREAT* It's in almost perfect condishion and the shiping rate was worth it. thanks agin look forward to buying another one verry soon .
I replaced the factory 5x7 speakers in my low-end 97 Explorer with these Pyles. I'd already upgraded the head unit and wanted better range and less floppy bass than the old Ford cones. I'm disappointed in the performance. They're better than the factory speakers but not significantly. I wouldn't want to wager much on being able to tell which was which in a blind test.For add-on speakers, maybe. For upgrade speakers, spend a little more. They get an extra star (for 3) for being so inexpensive.
This messenger bag is the perfect size and provides adequate protection for your laptop. The materials seem to be very sturdy after using the product daily for the past few months. I highly recommend this product.
I installed the PCI Adapter in an IBM Intellistation Pro running Windows 2000. As another reviewer pointed out, the drivers that ship with the card do not work on all systems. They did not work for the Intellistation. I had to download the latest drivers from the Linksys web site. But, here's the catch. You won't find the latest drivers listed under the WDT11. Instead, download the latest drivers for the Wireless PC Card (WPC11). This driver set has INF entries for both the WPC11 and WDT11. Once I removed the old driver files and ran these new ones, everything worked.The card works great. I keep the Intellistation three rooms away from the access point (a Linksys WAP 11), and the computer still acheives Internet download speeds of 300 kilobytes/second. (My home network shares a cable modem connection.) I am amazed with the performance of this card. I was skeptical that anything close to 11 Mbs could be achieved under real-world conditions. I was prepared for real-world performance more like 300 kilobits/second than 300 kilobytes per second. This card actually performs as well as many wired 10 Mbs Ethernet cards. However, Linksys does lose a star for the responsiveness of their tech support.When I first could not get the card to work, I contacted Linksys tech support. I recommend calling. I first sent e-mail and did not receive a response for five days. In the interim I called them and after ten minutes got a person who provided reasonable suggestions. However, none of the suggestions worked. Then, I got the bright idea to try the WPC11 drivers. When Linksys finally answered the e-mail, they provided the correct solution by sending me the new drivers. So, I'll give them some credit for coming up with the correct answer but one that was very late. I replied to them that they should correct their web site. I was told that my suggestion was forwarded to the webmaster. That was a month ago and the defective drivers are still listed under the WDT11.
I normally don't write product reviews, but this was too cool not to post. My HP Laserjet 4 which I bought to use with a custom built Win 95 machine (circa 1995-6) is now networked with several Win XP PC's and 2 MACs with OS X. Thank you Trendnet for making this and for HP for their continued driver support of &#34;obsolete&#34; products.
This one plays very well even in very cold weather. My other unit skips a beat in the cold mornings, but this one plays along with the beat.
Before I purchased my PS3, I knew the fact that Sony did not give you a HDMI with the console so i had to find one to buy for cheap. I found this one on amazon, and it was extremely cheap and works great. If you're looking for a cheap HDMI to get, i recommend getting this one.
The unit operates as advertised. Only draw back is inability to change labels on function keys. (Except for normal rotations allowed by the built in software.)
Bought this for my home to install a patch panel in re-wiring for Cat 5e. Can't get much more simple than this, came with full set of screws (thankfully). Hinged to gain somewhat easier access. Just be aware that you will most likely not be able to install a network switch in this, it is too shallow for most bigger switches.
I bought this to replace the erratic supply in my 7 year old, generic, mail-order computer. My criteria was the low price and the mostly positive reviews here at Amazon. It's been a couple of months now, and it's running like a champ. It's not the quietest power supply on Earth - but as quiet as most. You hear the fan whirring, but I've had louder on surplus Dell's I've owned.)I've tested this with both the Warp Speed utility that came with my Biostar motherboard and a couple of freeware diagnostic programs. They agree: it's running fine.Five Stars.
I've had the player for about 3 months now. It is a quality product. I use it with B&O; headphones . The headphones that came with the unit are, however, also quite good.The only problems are that there are too many parts to mess with. It would have been easier if the controls were all on the unit. Also the controls are so small they are hard to read.I would however recommend it for being a good quality -- very light, yet sturdy machine
I purchased this because of the good reviews.. but I didn't have a good experience. Putting the card in was easy enough... but once I got it in, the signal was 14% ... so I thought... ok.. we are 2 floors away... maybe it's not close enough. So I moved it to the room 10 feet away from the wireless router.. and I still only got 14% and it kept dropping connection. I messed with the settings for several hours and couldn't get any better connection. Uninstalled, returned to Amazon at their expense for a prompt refund.. and purchase the WRT54G. I get over 80% with that!
I think the word Deluxe is thrown around entirely too much these days. What exactly is it that makes something "deluxe?" I ate a deluxe hamburger a while back. Or did I? Whether this bag is deluxe, or not, it is well made and my Rebel XS fits snugly and securely. It could also hold another lens and an external flash. I also like the pockets for computer cords, lens covers and whatnot. It makes me feel good to purchase something so deluxe at this price! If only they had TOLD me it was 20% off, I would feel twice as good!
Direct replacement. Works very well. Would purchase again when I need another oneWas eazy to select proper replacement for my camera
Toshiba has changed the universally used key sizes and/or locations of several of the keys on their 17" laptop keyboards (ie: shift . / ; ' up arrow). Also added a 2nd forward slash key. I would not have bought this laptop had I known about this.
I purchased my Nikon Coolpix 950 in May, and, despite some shortcomings, have used it almost exclusively over my Cannon EOS system and compact Konica APS camera. It is convenient, always works well outside, and the enlargements I have printed and framed have been outstanding.My only complaints are that it has a wimpy flash, comes with a very small compact flash card (8 MB), no decent editing software was included (Hotshots is very limited in what it can do), and the printed manual is inadequate for use in the field. Although full documentation is included on a CD, it isn't very helpful when taking pictures from a boat along the Naapali Coast of Kauai!I see that they have a $150 rebate until 12/31/00. It would make a great gift for ANY amateur photographer, and the Amazonprice with rebate of $548 makes it a great bargain. I would not hesitate to get one KNOW. Make sure you get at least a 32MB card, and stock up on rechargeable NiMH AA batteries and a charger. A flash card reader is also very useful; downloading directly from the camera is extremely slow and uses battery power quickly (although an AC adapter could be used).
I ordered the #58 HP INK Photo cartridge. It arrived quickly.When i opened the cartridge , i saw that the EXP. CODE/or BEST USE BY code was SEPT 2008. I purchased the item on JULY 2010. I contacted the company and they said that it was listed on their page that the cartridges had old date codes. I COULD NOT FIND THAT INFO ANYWHERE ON THEIR SITE. Had i known this , I would NOT have purchased and OLD print cartridge. They were very quick to email me a return postage form so i may get my money refunded. I will see how quickly they refund my money. BE WARNED THE PRINT CARTRIDGES HAVE OLD CODE DATES THAT IS WHY THEY ARE SO INEXPENSIVE.
The item works perfectly if you do not place it near other mechanical devices, i.e. TV, air purifier, elec. clock, etc. Fortunately it hasn't alerted us yet so that will remain to be experienced. You have to turn it anumber of directions until you get the best reception, then leave it in that position.
it does what it's supposed to do,the big thing is that it arrived within a week and when i needed it.
I am using the cigarrete lighter connection and both cables without any problems.
I use this lens for concert photography as well as general indoor photography. I use this lens more than my 18-200 VR, for which I paid 8 times more. This lens is incredibly sharp and beautiful.
This flash puts the built in flash to shame. It integrates very well with the body and because the flash is a bounce flash you can do things with it that can't be done with the standard flash. Highly recommended
The Lastolite EzyBox is very easy to set up and tear down. Very portable and folds quickly into a little blue bag for easy transport. I use it with my Nikon SB-900 and it performs flawlessly. A little on the heavy side, but the portabiltiy makes up for the extra ounces. An excellent addition to your lighting kit that will last forever.
I bought this because I purchased a new Dell Studio XPS 16 laptop. It has an HDMI connector instead of a DVI. My monitor does not have an HDMI connector. The adapter is a tight fit on my Dell 2007WFP monitor, but it works. I've had no problem with it after finally getting it seated on the connector. The monitor has a speaker bar installed and that is the cause of the tight fit.
These headphones are very nice for the price. I am using them for my tv, which has no headphone jack, these work when plugged into the audio jack, and using the volume control on the headphones, I can listen to tv at the volume that works for me while another person can also listen to the tv volume at their level.
I love my Zen 4GB. I enjoy listening to music as I do mundane tasks and this player holds all of my favorites w/room for more. The neck lanyard is so much nicer to use than the older strap-it-to-your-arm or clip-it-on-your-pants methods of carrying your player. My husband basically confiscated my player. I need to buy a second one.
I bought this camera to avoid the hefty price of a name brand, since I only wanted something better than my first $20 digital camera.My intention was to be able to take better pictures of my items for sale and just better photos all around.This particular camera may take nice background photos once you master the effects of all the option buttons -- but it lacks in clarity and eats batteries like there's no tomorrow.Turns out my $20 camera takes better photos albeit small photos....The included editing software was of no help to correct picture quality problems .. so I feel cheated all the way around and now wonder which camera will be a better choice and not kill my pocket book.
Nice cable, similar to Monoprice cable. The cable is thick with ferrites on each end. Seems like a hardy cable.
I'm not tech neophyte, but I was underwhelmed with this device. I don't think it is any worse than the others, but I was lead to believe that these new Universal Remotes are nothing like the old ones that I personally felt were more trouble than they were worth. While, better, I didn't feel this was worth the effort to learn a new remote.
I bought the HDR-HC1E the first weekend it was on sale as i wanted to update my old camcorder and thought this HD model woud be terrific. I was really excited to get it. However after a few months I'm quite disappointed with the performace for the $. Seriously consider the Panasonics (at a third less for the top line model) IMHO.The picture is grainy and the low light level performance terrible. And i find with a 5 yo kid so many occasions are indoors...ballet concert, kindergarten parade etc etc, all the sorts of events i use the camera for.We also just went on holidays and it's heavy and large compared to some new camcorders, which i wouldn't mind if the picture quality was first rate.I also found very frustrating the lack of information to help me get the best from this particular model camcorder. There's really nothing i can find. *Maybe* that would help.I would urge you if considering to go to a shop and compare models side by side first. I just took Sony's word......
The stylus fits the purpose. I am not that crazy about the string holder (name) kind of cheesy, not sure how long it will last.
This is not an MP3 player. To listen to music on it you have to use some stupid conversion software. Personally I think their is a great class action lawsuit for false advertising on this. In the meantime I putting this POS on ebay, and vowing never to buy another Panasonic product again.
The remote didn't work from the start. Checked the signal strength per the manual and none detecked. Therefore, the display continuously displayed Out of Range. As you see from the other reviews, any product that has this low a quality control doesn't belong on the shelf.
I was disappointed in my order from Amazon.com. This is the first time I've ordered anything and I was passed onto another company called ABC Deals/ The Electronic Club for the Canon Supershot camera.I thought I was buying a new camera and this one appeared to be refurbished as the box was used; the camera had some nicks on the camera body; and the camera was not factory sealed in plastic.ABC Deals, the company that Amazon.com passed me along to hasn't returned my money in spite of the fact that I returned the camera in a timely manner. They were also difficult to get hold of by phone and email.
They satisfy the need for faster communication in the home network, as well as the newer high speed modem didn't say it needed them, but there is an improvement.
I've been enjoying this lens for several weeks. I bought my Evolt in late June with an eye on the Sigma 55-200. It has exceeded my expectations, I like to think...I "effectively increased my range without leaving my price range!"Clearly, Sigma makes a good product on par with Olympus Lens. I'm looking forward to other Sigma products for the Evolt here at Amazon.
I bought this for my husband this summer to take on hike's and it was a very good product and was shipped out to us promtly , if only my review was as promt . Would purchase from this person any time.
It does exactly what it is supposed to do. It was a good price at the time I purchased it.
It's just a good little mouse. Not a fan of a trackpad, and especially on my MacBook Air, this mouse is perfect. I can tote it to work easily, it's a perfect fit for my hand, and is a super match for my Air. My son recommended the brand name having had numerous Kenington products. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.
I bought this for work and my wife keeps stealing it. Anyone can program it.. The c340 has had most of the address that I needed and was correct in getting me there. I even use it in rental cars when I travel. Be sure to get the beanbag type mount so you can move it from car to car. The suction cup one that comes with it is not very handy
I've had this camera for more than 5 years and it still works like new. I just love it and the p9icture quality is great!
I bought this mp3 player so I could download music from napster. I use it at the gym, run it thru the radio in my car and hook it up to speakers and listen to music at work.The only complaint I have is that sometimes you have to keep hitting buttons to get where you want on the menu. Other than that, I'm very happy with the player's performance.
I got a GO 720 this past week and I love it. I used it a few times now in the Philadelphia area and it works great. Very smart unit. I had no problems connecting and updating from my computer. Have not used the Bluetooth or FM yet but I'm sure I will as I become more familiar with these features. After some research and comparing with other GPS units the GO 720 has the best bang for the buck and Amazon has by far the best prices. I bought mine for $350 including shipping, $50 to $100 cheaper then other retailers.I don't know why some people are having problems with this, its very user friendly. Like anything new, there is a learning curve, but no problems here. Highly recommend. Note: I don't work for TomTom or Amazon; I just know a good deal when I see one.
After verifying that it would work with my equipment on Logitech's website, I bought it and sure enough, it really did not work with 2 of the 3 that I had. Many hours later, I finally got it manually programmed well enough to make use of it. 5 minutes later, it crashed. So if you are lucky enough to have equipment that it works with first time out, then lucky you. If not, then you will likely throw the thing against the wall like I did. It was rugged enough to take the hit, so instead, I had to bend it in half, thoroughly completing its destruction with my bare hands before chucking it back in the box, while hooting in sadistic glee.One final thought: What kind of idiocy is it that allowed them to write software for programming the remote that must have internet access to work at all? I can see updates done this way, or occasionally uploading the settings for safe keeping, but that is about the limit. This is just too stupid for words.
I bought the Terk TV-42 not expecting much if any improvement over my amplified set of rabbit ears considering my house is about 30 miles away from the local broadcast towers. I however was pleasantly surprised to discover the reception was much better than I had expected. All of my local channels are watchable with several being crystal clear. The UHF reception could be a little better but overall it is not bad. It sure beats an ugly antenna on the roof and since it is outside it works better than set top antennas.
I agree with the general contention of the above two reviewers that a fairer price for this cable would be around $50-60, rather than $100. However there are a couple of factual errors in their reviews. First, Monster cables *are* ATC-certified and are indeed allowed to display the HDMI logo -- check any box! Second, just because they carry digital data does not mean that HDMI/DVI cables are immune to noise -- they are quite susceptible to noise. It is easy for electrical interference from neighboring devices to flip bits (0 to 1 or 1 to 0) on a cable. Indeed HDMI cables have been demonstrated to suffer from significant degradation in signal quality without adequate sheilding, so a good cable like Monster's has some merit. There are any number of website which will certify to that. Unlike in computer networks, which use extensive re-transmission of corrupted packets to recover from noise, the tremendous bandwidth and real-time nature of TV viewing make re-transmission impossible in any TV cable. Thus a good quality HDMI cable is not the same as a bad one.I have been an owner of this cable for the last six months and I am very happy with it. I have a whole mass of cables at the back of my TV, but I have never noticed any degradation in signal quality from interference. The picture has always been unbelievable on my big-screen HDTV, and much better than with a component cable I used earlier.
This drive works great so far. I've had it for a month with no major problems. The +RW format seems to be superior with better compatibility to the -RW format for what I use it for. (I have and use all 5 DVD recordable formats.)I have a problem with installing the software disk that came with it, and it seems to stem from having multiple DVD burners installed on the system (or perhaps using it on a ATA bus add-on card--the installer can't see the drive if it does a check purely through the ATAPI interfaces). But my drive generally works with my old software with appropriate +R/+RW patches installed.My only coasters that I've generated were due to my error, not the burner.
I bought both the Panasonic DVD player and this case that is paired with it for a low, low price. The DVD player is about 1 inch too big for the case. The case doesn't close with the player in it. Since I can't find dimensions on any of the cases, I don't know which one is supposed to fit the DVD player.Don't buy the case.
Where I live, it is hard to find audio cds for audio cd recorder. I always place my purchases with this seller. It arrived within a week.
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my son got this 2 years ago when he was a year old. it was always on a shelf and controlled by an adult. the first one we had didn't work straight out of the box. we exchanged it for another one, but it hasn't worked all that great either. it played some cd's and not others (none of our cd's were damaged). the cd player finally just stopped working. looking for a new one that actually works.
We own two large HD TVs. I can watch a game in one room, while my wife watches a movie in the other or listens to stereo as she paints. Neither of us encroaches upon the other. You put the TV on "mute" and control the volume with the headset controls. And we can walk from one room to another and change channels and listen to each other's programs. We own 3 of these headsets and they are all superb. Plus we can wander up to 1000 feet of the transmitter and still pick up the broadcast. Amazing product. And Amazon has the best prices!!
I have had my Zen Micro Photo for about 2 months now. It is a great device. Very easy to navigate and personalize to your likings. The photo quality is very good. The FM radio needs to be an open area, but still works great. The microphone feature works VERY WELL. You can record anything. I am very happy I chose to purchase the Zen Micro. You cannot beat the value of this item. Just as good as an iPod.
This product looks ok, but it comes from the company configured as 2 drives, and when you connect, it forces the host computer to install some bull**** disk management software in order to recognize the part you can put files on.Another poorly written, poorly implemented piece of management software that users are forced to install in order to use the drive.
It virtually is the same brand modem which Comcast (Xfinity)had us using for their internet service and will save us $7.00per month for as long as we use Comcast. This modem is a good value.
This recorder is good for recording lecturers. It is not good for recording music. I bought one for my daughter for her piano lesson. The playback of the lecture (from either the device itself or after I downloaded it to PC) was good, but the sound quality of piano was terrible, with lots of noises. I ended up returning it to the store.
I have had my little VAIO for over a year and I love it. It is light, small and super portable. The built in router works great. The screen is very bright. And, the battery life, Wow! I have used many other laptops that I rarely even unplugged because the battery never lasted to do anything. But, Sony seems to know that and these lovely VAIO's can roam free without there cords for longer than you will probably need. The DVD buttons above the keyboard turn it from a great laptop to an easy very portable DVD player.Comes with plenty of ports (USB, Ethernet, etc.)Some people may not like the fact that Sony is partial to their own stuff and only has their memory stick drive and doesn't include the standard one. I haven't found it a problem cause I have other sony products with their sticks. But, I am sure some may only have the standard ones and prefer that option.Overall I think it is a great laptop and I highly recommend it! It was just what I was looking for. I hope anyone who decides to get one loves it as much as I love mine!
In this consumer's opinion, all ink cartridge manufacturers should be requiredto list the actual weight of the ink within, as well as listing an estimatednumber of pages the consumer can expect. The consumer needs to be enabled tocomparison-shop more effectively. Otherwise, this product was fine.
Very good terminals. Going on a year and they haven't corroded or anything. One 0 gauge in, one 4awg and two 8awgs. The screws are nice and haven't stripped out, I've disconnected them alot too. Overall good produduct!
Just amazing!!! I'm a pro graphics/3D guy and I will never go back. Has been working fine for over a year. Needed some calibration when I got it as all the colors were super saturated and slightly cool, but I was able to get a hardware monitor calibration device and now this display rocks!So big I don't feel the need for a second one :)Better then the apple ones in the lab, worth every penny.
As others have mentioned, this switch works great for a while. About 8 months of constant use in a home/media environment including computers, tv receivers, ps3, voip then the entire switch went out. No ports would work but the cooling fan was running. Customer service was great and they replaced it since it comes with a lifetime warranty. Well, several months later while I was out of town my wife called on the cell phone and said the home phones weren't working (voip) and she couldn't get her email. I had her power cycle the cable modem to no avail. Came home and check into it, none of the link lights were working on the switch. Well turns out the last four ports on the switch work and nothing else. They are sending me a replacement but I don't want to have to continue replacing this thing. I guess I'll stick it out for now because of the replacement cost for a different brand switch. I can't say I have been pleased with this switch. Stay away if you want long-term reliability. I have been using the sr2016 since march of 2007.
Gave as gifts, it was easy to install and easy to wear.
i have two of the 512mb sansa players.they are lightweight, easy to use and provide volume loud enough to shut out most other sounds.a larger megabyte version of a similar sansa player didnt play loud enough for me and seem to play digital music files poorly.i havent had that problem with this particular player.i would say that the battery cover pops loose to easily but i fixed that with a rubber band around the player which does not impair function.i have dropped that particluar player several times and it still works great.i have no need for advanced functions and dont use additional features on this player - for some that may be an issue. mine are both used for excercise.
We're upgrading from our 15 yo Toshiba tube TV. SDTV comes out so-so as with all LCDs, the pixelating is somewhat annoying, but HDTV comes out superbly. We're getting in-the-clear QAM and analog channels on cable, but I find that the tuner is a little slow, as picture an sound lags as we compare it to our old analog TV set. This might just be digital tuners in general. And the initial programming channels took a long time, about 5 minutes for the tuner to scan all the channels on cable. We get about 10 digital channels, and the rest (~30) are analog. As the other reviewer noted, this TV actually fits a standard cabinet, so we jumped on this TV over some other models with much wider bezels. The 37" size is also perfect for a small living room, so that you are far enough back so you don't see all the pixelation that is apparent up close. The set is a simple matte cabinet, which is what we prefer over glossy which I find distracting. The menu system is easy to use and feature loaded: you can customize the CC settings (font, color, etc.) for each channel, picture size settings seemed to be remembers across all analog channels (we usually leave it at 4:3 (Natural setting)), picture freeze setting is very useful for phone numbers, weather forecasts and sports. Incorrectly noted in another review is that there is no built-in DVD player. But DVDs nevertheless play very nicely, I'm using component video with a cheapo Cyberhome DVD player, so that speaks well of the built-in video scaling in the TV. Composite video sucks, so don't bother unless you really want to use your VCR! Have not tried HDMI or VGA, so I cannot speak of those. Sound is good but not great. I do not use SRS WOW because it distorts the sound to my disliking. SRS Focus is good for dialogue, but again, I prefer the unadulterated sound. I use TruBass at low, but at high it's a bit distracting. StableSound is a very useful feature, for those annoyingly loud commercials. For a larger room, I would definitely use a surround sound setup.I do wish some things were made easier though. There is no direct way to turn on CC, you have to go into the menu system to turn it on (for each channel), or mute the TV. I find this cumbersome if I just want to use CC occasionally. I would also have liked a direct button to change the picture settings, like if I'm switching from a movie to sports, again you have to go thru the menus to do this. The power save feature is nice, but it takes about 5 seconds for the TV to power on, which takes some getting used to. I also find the channel browser feature a bit useless, even though I am tuning directly from the cable, and not using a set top box. You cannot label the channels, so I find that annoying, as the channels are all jumbled and don't correspond to the actual channel number, so labelling would make it easier to navigate channels in the channel browser.Overall, I bought this TV because of its superb picture quality, which is something that you cannot get with a cheaper set. The features are good, the sound is OK, but those do not factor in as much as the picture quality.
I've had this keyboard a few days, and so far all is well. I'm making fewer typos and love the large letters. The ENTER key fell off during shipping, but I just snapped it back on and it works fine. The keys are a little noisy, but I can live with that aspect. Would seem to be a must-have for hunt and peck typists (like I am). I'm using it with a Mac Mini, making some of the windows keys useless, but this keyboard is exactly what I needed -- I can see the letters (even in low light)!
Avoid this brand. I bought this card because it was the cheapest available (new and unopened; not used) and figured the technology was universal and basically standard across manufacturers. The card I got was a total dud, as was the replacement Amazon sent me free of charge. Didn't work at all. I'm retunring it for a refund and buying a different brand.
More than what i expected. A great digital camera with lots of great functions. Plus, very easy to operate. For those who are not interested in reading instructions, i think this is the one for you. Overall, i really like it. Everywhere i go, i always have my Fuji V10 with me. My husband thought it was a toy camera when he first saw it, but when he started to use it, he fell in love with it. i strongly recommend it.
Bought the 20d body this summer and now with 5 months & 6000 photos to it's credit, it's still making me glad I bought it.Runs all day on a charge and features are easy to find and use.You can see all the tech features on this camera anywhere.. I'm just here to say, I have no reason to look at other cameras in this price range (or even above) with envy !I'm a person that only upgrades when the equipment is holding me back, and I don't see that happening. Yes, cameras will improve and have more features in the future... will I need them ? I doubt it. I reserve 5 stars for perfect items, and what ever is? but it was tempting to use 5 in this case.A very happy 20D owner 8-)
This product is great! It exceeded my expectation. It almost 100 % leather and very professional looking.You can!t go wrong with this one.
I am a health professional and have the least knowledge regarding tech gadgets. When we bough a new laptop,I decided to go wireless and bought this router. I was nervous having heard some tough tales of programming,security,etc. However, this router was as easy as 1-2-3. I even added a security enabled network. Great experience!
The inside case was crashed while the outer box is perfect, so what's that mean??!! That means you know this item was broken and you still sent it to me, what's your problem??
But it also come with self-tapping screws to mount into your dash anywhere. The Iphone4 Slides in perfect with the AMAZON SONIX case on it. Plenty of room below to plug in a Charging cord to charge while docked on the mount.
which is way better than the last two wireless mice I bought. Didn't need the extra bells and whistles, but they don't get in the way either. solid product that works.
What a great transformer for the price. I am very happy with it and now we can use all our 220 Volt items from over seas here in the U.S. It performs as advertised. The only downfall is it is heavy. But functionality wise it is great and what a cheap price for a 2000 Watt Step Up / Down
My husband is thrilled with the Garmin.Best Christmas gift I ever gave him.
We bought our RX600 3-4 years ago. Prints great photos. Scans successfully. Was never able to scan slides. All kinds of problems dating back to brand new. Ink is outrageously expensive and it consumes tons of ink. I have had to periodically unplug the RX600 to reset it to where it would boot up. Yesterday, it froze. Had to unplug again. This time, it's completely dead. Will not power up. Followed the Epson on-line troubleshooting, which led me to a 562 area code number (no toll free number???). That led me to customer service - IN INDIA!!! You get someone with a script in front of them who knows nothing about the product. I will ditch this RX600 and go back to a name I trust - HP. I have an HP LaserJet 4P, new in 1992, still runs like a champ. Printer cartridges are $100 about every 6-8 months. Wonderful printer. The RX600 has been a terrible disappointment.
So, the OEM battery in my Kodak V603 digital camera started dying. The OEM replacement batteries were pricey. Gave this battery a chance based on reviews. So far, it's been working great. The only thing potential buyers should note is that, compared to the OEM battery, this one fits a bit more snug in the V603 camera. Can't go wrong for the price.
I just got my hand on a used one today. Have been playing with it for over half-a-day.The lens is very well built for its price ($115.00-$180.00 used). Almost like a smaller version of my Nikon 24-120D.This is a true macro (micro per Nikon) lens (1:2 @ 105mm), at 105mm, it focus to as close as &lt;2" from the front lens element.I took some pics of my cat and flowers, all turn out great. 8"x10" enlargements are crisp and sharp. Bokeh is beautiful.Cannot think of a better way to spend this 100+ dollars. Will post a few pics up later.
THREE WORDS: AFFORDABLE AND FAST. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT I HAVE SAID WHAT ANY BUYER OF THE MEMORY CARD WOULD BE MOST INTERESTED IN REGARDING MY PURCHASING EXPERIENCE, BUT THIS 20-WORD MINIMUM COMPELLING ME TO WRITE MORE REMINDS ME OF SOME OF MY ENGLISH ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. I HAVE EVEN BEEN ADMONISHED THAT "Repeated words don't count." WOW, YOU GUYS SURE ARE STRICT! ANYWAY, ONCE AGAIN, THREE WORDS: AFFORDABLE AND FAST.
Ordered this camera just a few days before xmas and recieved it a day ahead of time w/ Amazon Prime.The S80 construction is top quality; picture quality is great (note, however, that I'm more of a point-n-shoot, casual photographer); and operation is pretty intuitive.It is a bit "pricey" but it was worth the investment for me.
This is a great am/fm ipod player. The sound is great for something that is not stereo. I would highly recommand this to anyone that wants portable music
For many years I have had an Apt Holman Amp and Pre amp which are beautifully designed. I use these in connection with a PSAudio 600 Power Plant. The Holman amp and pre amp needed repair, so I purchased the Yamaha RX-397 after reading so many glowing reviews to replace the Holmans while being repaired. I also need a receiver for a second location. How did it compare? Note: I plugged the Yamaha into the PS Audio Power Plant which will make a difference to any audio or visual source. The Yamaha was very enjoyable (emphasize enjoyable). It doesn't have the tonal richness and imaging of the Holmans but it is musical and very easy to listen to because of its excellent highs, quick transients, and immediacy. While to my ear I realize the Holman set-up is "better" sound I can't help but feel that, despite that, I will miss the very real and simple pleasure of the Yamaha. There is something to be said for ease of use and ease of listening. For what it costs and for what it does it merits five stars.
1) First This is a great piece of Hi-End electronics ( mainly a computer at heart, with a Pent CPU, a Gig or two of super fast DDRAM, a drive of sorts, and a GPU or Graphics/video procesor chip ,fans, etc ) Thus she isn't blazing in her (boot-up) time , but don't worry it boots up cold in about 30 sec, then when you open the drawer, and pop in a HD DVD it takes about 15 sec to load and be ready to play. if its a SD DVD it takes about 5-8 sec or so and a CD is about 1-3 seconds.The SD upconversion via a HDMI connection to my HD Pioneer PureVision 50 in. Plasma is unparalleld so far with the the Silicon Optics Reon-VX HQV Chip. Nothing I've seen comes close to making your SD DVD'd as look and sound as good as they possibly can.Now to the HD DVD performance- Every HD DVD that I own all play with stunning clarity, vivid colors, deep blacks and no problems what-so-ever. They appear almost 3-D in nature, as if you could reach out and touch one of the puppets/people in Corpse Bride. In short the XA2 is a step aboue the earlier HD player models as it does 1080P, and upconverts slightly better, and it is better ( not cheaper tho !) than the Xbox360 HD add-on( $199) for no better reason that it is connected via HDMI (not Component or Composite- both inferior to HDMI)I would say a 15% increase in clarity/ focus/colordepth, and realism from the straight HDMI connection. AS well as the Xbox add-on doesn't exactly decode the s/pdif digital bitstream correctly everytime. It (the xbox HD drive) ALWAYS says it's decoding "Dolby Digital 3/2.1" no matter if the track chosen was a DTS type or DD+, or DTHD or whatever it is!Now for the sound- The XA2 has both s/pdif connections ( i.e., Digital COAX, and fiber optic connect (Toslink). Either one works perfectly to output the spdif "bitstream" or digital multichannel output to my reciever. There it is either output as regular DD , Dolby D+, DD EX, DTS, DTS EX, or DTS HD, or Dolby True HD. Now here is the tricky part. The only sound formats which I listen to via the 5.1 analog outputs are HD DVD's that have a Dolby true HD track or DD+. These lossless formats are decoded only by the player and output as analog signals to be amplified by my A/V reciever and output to each speaker realtime. This sounds very good in all channels except the Sub channel. But I have an easy fix for now- just go over to your powered subwoofer and reach IN THE BACK AND TURN THE GAIN UP ABOUT 5-6 notches(> Db) over where you normally would have it when choosing to listen to the the Digital (S/PDIF) 5.1 bitstream sound output from the A/V reciever. For some reason the LFE (.1 or sub bass) sounds are set out at a lower level that the other 5 channels when using the 5.1 analog multi direct outputs, thus the reason to bump the SUB gain by several notches-- Just don't forget to turn the sub gain back down when you choose the digital bitstream sound output via the s/pdif( Dig. coax or Toslink (fib. opt.cable). The legecy sound formats ( i.e., DD,DD-EX, DTS, DTS-EX, etc) sound excellent using the digital s/pdif bitstream. When listened through the digital s/pdif outputs, the AX2 downmixes both the DD+ and the Dolby True HD to a new 5.1 Dolby Digital bitstream, but at a much higher fidelity and bitrate that the old standard DD. They sound very good played back this way. DTS or DTS EX is still seen and decoded as a DTS bitstream by the AVamp when using any DTS type track for playback ( And I still prefer to listen to a DTS type soundtrack over anything else just because I feel it has the most sonic impact, i.e,m more clarity, better separation, better sound stage effect and spacial imaging, less noise and better dynamic range.)Bottom line is --If you have the coins, and can spare the $750- $780, and if you can't wait for the price to go down get this player NOW- it is an excellent piece of hardware and with firmware updates all issues such as the low 5.1 LFE channel level output, should, eventually be solved. Wait 6 months and maybe this player will be about 500 or 600 Who knows? I even got 3 free HD DVD's with mine making it cost just a tad over $700.- NOT to Bad for all you get !
This cable isn't cheap. So why pay so much for it? Why not just buy a cheap s-video cable? Because the quality suffers. They don't just jack up the price for no reason. Gold tipped connecters, more shielding from interference, thicker wire, and better quality materials used provides a better picture. Colors are more vibrant, the whole picture more defined. You get what you pay for, and this Monster Cable is definitly proof of that. I have this cable and it is worth it. Monster all the way.
My original battery lasted 5 years. I expect this one to do the same. Though not promoted this battery also fits the SD300
I really love Marware products. They are of the highest quality, look sharp, and last. This holds the sensor securely to any shoe. My first one, which I misplaced while on vacation, was used daily for two years and looked and held no differently.
I would give this recorder 5 stars if the firewire interface allowed it to link to a pc. Unfortunately the firewire port is only for downloading video from a digital camcorder. In my opinion, a standalone dvd-recorder is much easier, faster, and produces better quality recordings of analog video than does a pc-based recorder. I mean, why would I want to hook up my pc to my tv and devote all those system resources just to record a tv show? For just recording a show where I don't want to do any editing or manipulation a device like this that acts like a vcr is perfect.On the other hand, there are times when I want to record from digital or data sources and that is impossible on this machine (without a digital camcorder). So ideally the firewire port should allow me to use this unit like an external pc-based dvd recorder for digital or data recordings and if it should also capture analog video and deliver it to my pc through the firewire. Either that or I will just buy both kinds once the prices drop more.
They are exactly what I need to store my photos. I have a great many photos from many years of travel.
This unit works very well. It does take a few minutes to acquire the sats but then works great. The recalculate route happens very fast and this unit out performs my brother-in-law's Garmin 330 easily. I use it all the time for playing my music. Glad I bought it.
We have two other HD TVs with TiVos, BluRay players and cable boxes. This TV by contrast was purchased to simply watch basic cable channels in our bedroom. It meets that need just fine. Much better than the tube tv we had previously. Nice picture for the size. Would not worry about the negative review about the volume. It is plenty loud for us.
Out of the box my Grados had a faulty mini-plug; the left driver would cut out whenever the cable flexed at the top of the plug. This is a problem that doesn't go away with wishful thinking, in fact it got much worse and the left side failed altogether. I was within the 30 days and returned them; an exchange was not offered since they weren't from Amazon directly. I really miss them, they were just awesome sounding.
I bought this as an upgrade to a DMC FZ5. The LCD viewer is crisp, bright and big. The controls are intuitive. The size of the camera is perfect for my needs. Because of the high iso of this camera, shots in lower light situations are very grainy-I don't remember my previous FZ5 being this grainy. Therefore, I use custom settings instead of using automatic settings for indoor use. The zoom in/out lever is a little strange to me. They added a variable speed to the lever which doesn't really help at all-it actually slows me down. The batter life is strong. I would highly recommend this camera.
I have very acute hearing--my tests go off the charts. When I bought a new TV recently the speaker inside the TV was grossly inadequate. I had heard these speakers in the home of a hearing impaired family--the Dad had bought a set for his daughters who are able to hear. So, I ordered a set to connect to my bedroom TV. I've been very pleased with the audio quality. Easy set up; simple operation. The most difficult part was plugging them into the TV set.
Great price on the phone battery, it worked great, and I got it very quickly.
I've tried multiple sets of brand new batteries, repositioning the PC in relation to the keyboard and mouse, moving the USB transmitter - all to no avail.No matter what I've tried productivity is seriously affected by slow or no response from the mouse. I bought this to replace a wireless set I had that plugged into the mouse and keyword ports. It worked great until I just wore it out.I wanted the padded keyboard and like the shape of this mouse. If only I could get it to work accurately and consistently.
I Like the player, and yes it is as region free as they say. However, the player will intermittantly loose all color in the picture and go to black and white. The only way to get the color back is to "cold boot" (turn off the player and turn back on) the entire unit. Heat, time nor region seem to be factors in this intermittant problem. Happens about once a week when played for 2-6 hrs a day but has occured after being off for days and when on for 5 min...even sometimes happens repeatedly in the same day or immediately after cold-booting...Why do I still like it? The price and multi use!!
I have had this product for 2 years. I barely used it the first year b/c I was still using my old Dell (the laptop this Toshiba was supposed to replace), and I had to send the Toshiba to the shop for hardrive repair just before the warranty expired. After being in the shop of about 2 months, I got it back. Now it about 6 months later and the warranty has expired and I'm having the same problems. I've been researching the internet and this seems to be a common problem for these Toshiba's. I guess I'm back to my old Dell (which is still working).
Extremely well rounded lens. Does away with the need of changing lenses. Only the AF is a bit noisy compared to SIGMA or Canon lenses.
After researching the whole antennae thing for months, I finally ordered a DB8.It shipped quickly, was all there and assembled easily. Instructions could have been a little better, but seriously, these things just aren't that complicated to assemble, my 6 year-old had it all figured out in a matter of 1 minute by himself. (Took me slightly longer, but then I am supposed to be older & wiser right? I like to make sure before I jump in...)20 minutes after opening the box I was leaning it up against our entertainment center for a trial run. Using a high chair for a stand, I leaned it in the general direction of a couple of our local broadcasters (who are 70 miles away) and started a scan.Right away I could tell something was different. With our old-style aerial antennae boosted on a 45' tower, to pickup a digital signal strong enough to watch the rotor alignment had to be spot-on, and that would net you a 10 on the signal strength meter, along with plenty of drop-outs.With the DB8 sitting at little more than 10' from ground level, behind a tree line 50 yards away, inside the house, on the wrong side of the entertainment center and not really pointed exactly at the tower, I was now getting a 40 on the meter! And the number of stations went from MAYBE 3 to certainly 10.Needless to say I am pleased. I cannot wait to put this on the tower, however at this point it would be silly actually, there is no more it can do to impress me; the performance is far more than ever hoped for.Highly recommended.Thanks Antennaes Direct.ChrisBucyrus Ohio 44820
The Sennheiser 555 headphones are EXCELLENT headphones in their price range. The have very good clarity and can be driven by my old Sony portable cd player without any problems or an external amplifier. They sound very good with all types of music, be it classical, jazz, and good old rock and roll. Very clear instrumentals, up front vocals and exceptional clarity. They are vey comfortable to wear for long listening sessions. My only advice is that if you can afford the extra few dollars upgrade to the 595 Sennheiser headphones for a truly GREAT HIGH END HEADPHONE. Either headphones will give you the satisfaction you desire from your recordings but the 595 headphones will just AMAZE YOU. Buy the 555 or the 595, which ever the budget will allow, and enjoy your music like you never have before. Also see my review of the 595 Sennheiser headphones.
I have tried so many players,mpio,creative,iaudio,etc before I decided to keep this player. No other mp3 players sound as good as this one. You can check the manual for all the great feature but I would like to mention one more that makes this player a true king among its competitor: You can download the latest firmware(still in beta version) from www.iriver.com and use it as USB portable storage. This will allow simple drag and drop function.
I bought Rio Carbon 5G MP3 player from PCMONDE in January. Problem before 90 day warranty. Could not get help from Rio Carbon as company is now sold. I contacted the seller PCMONDE. They pursued this problem for a 100% satisfied customer. Thank you PCMONDE
This is the same MegaMount that is used for the Mirage AVS-200 series satellite speakers. Works great for either set and allows for a limited range of movement once mounted.Be aware that, even though the description may seem otherwise, this a pair of mounting brackets. That's the only way they're sold, to my knowledge. I purchased an original set back in 2000 with my speakers, and I've ordered 2 sets of these from Amazon (warehouse_deals); all sets came with 2 individual mounting brackets inside.Thanks to Amazon for carrying these brackets, many years after the speakers were discontinued. I've not found them anywhere else.
Bought 2nd drive for raid 1. I am pleased but notice as I did with the 1st drive that they are somewhat noisy, but bearable. The included utilities disk is a winner.
Well Bought it to spy on neighbours! jk actually I got it for camping to see birds and deers. The reason I wanted small is it was for hiking. It is really small and very light. but very very less powerful. I mean i dont bother taking out. my cellphone has a 5 x zoom on it and it is like 3 times better than this one.Its a great toy.Not for a person who actually wants to use it to see far away objects.A shot of what you can see without this and with this at 100 yards away would show that its useless. like I tested it out in a parking lot and well it did help to read plates of cars standing 2 lines further than what i cud read. BUT again this is not impressive. this is like a match when you need a maglight.very very weak.
I purchased this drive because I like rubber casings, and am bothered by the typical chintzy feeling flash drive. The casing feels very nice, and it has a very sturdy feel. The cap fits well on the drive and is held in place by having a tight rubber cap, which is not likely to wear out or get loose.
I don't write reviews but I want to save someone from making a BIG mistake. The first time I used this camera was in Tahiti and after two rolls of film, it broke. I took it back to Circuit City and got another. I used one roll over Christmas and took it too Egypt. This new one broke after the third roll and I haven't used it since. Who cares about the warranty? What a waste of money - I certainly don't want to have another one of these. I am now using my old reliable 10-year-old camera and am sucking up the expense. But I also don't have pictures of Tahiti and Egypt. Am I supposed to carry two cameras in case this one doesn't work? Never again Minolta will you get my money. It's not the money for the camera but the trip pictures to places I will probably never go again. Thanks for the memories - not.
First of all, this is probably what you are looking for, unless you want to be able to take photographs above 640 x 420 resolution, zoom, focus, wide angle lenses, but then you are looking for a pro webcam, and there are one or two here, but you are better spending your $100 in a digital photography shop. For the rest of you that just want a plug n' play digital camera that not only looks great but doesn't smash to pieces by the end of the week because it fell off the monitor, at an affordable price, actually very cheap for what it does, then the Logitech Quickcam Communicate WebCam is exactly what you need... and what everyone else owns.This dark grey orb is a nice upgrade from its black sphere processor (a revolution for its time), just bigger than an egg with a claw grip that you can bend around almost anything but is especially designed for LCD monitors, but has no problem with CRT or desks. In fact it has the same grip as the Quickcam pro model from Logitech and maybe if you look at this products photographs you can see it. Okay, so that is your stand. The original camera looked like HAL from 2001 but now looks like HAL combined with a Transformers look. Pity the central camera lens doesn't glow red, ha aha. Instead of lighting up blue on top there is a small green/yellow light that turns on at the side. There are additionally two new features. The cam comes with a cap that you can open and close and a button on the side that you can press to take pictures. To be honest the button is not good because it's hard to hold the cam steady and when you close the cap you sometimes press the button by mistake. While the cap is good it opens up Logitech cam software automatically so you can select a cap image. This conflicts with some chat software clients and I can't seem to be able to turn it off. All round these new features are very nice but the cam gets docked a star because this design could have been much better. It looks great, fantastic looking technology, but the implementation of the cap plus button is bad. Also the front rim is curved not flat. If you sit it flat on the desk it moves from left to right like a rocking chair!Instead of the parts coming in two pieces (where you had to click into the stand before) it is all in one. The cable is a direct camera to USB2 that runs about the height of an average person, so if you want it to see further you need a USB2 to USB2 extension. However the cable is adequate for most.The old model does not work with Vista, but this one does. Do not plug in the webcam. Insert the CD. Install the driver software. Then you are prompted to plug in your webcam and follow what Logitech tell you to do. Okay, now you have the camera set so you can take photographs and camera video with it.They have updated the lighting quality and image quality dramatically. The boost in image quality is considerable. The autofocus is near perfect for the price. You will not have to adjust this camera except to move it. There is a learning curve with the settings. People who don't know how to use it properly don't use these settings. You need to fix the settings like most cameras. There is a default button if things bleach out. I would still say get this cam for the price and look but Logitech should have done better.In short, this is what you should have unless you want zoom, focus and high quality photographic images. You can use this for free with Yahoo messenger or MSN. 320 x 240 is a fine resolution to run at. This camera can do 640 x 420.Just get it, call home, force them to upgrade to broadband and end those $100 transatlantic phone calls. FREE VID-PHONE if you have a microphone! In which case, see into getting yourself a headset from the same people who brought you this great product.ProsMaybe the best cheap cam aroundImage is very good for the priceIt looks amazingConsButton on cam is in a bad placeSoftware has bugsRocking cam on the desk
Nice basic case for your camera.I was a bit disappointed when I got it. Thought it would look nicer. But after couple of days, I started liking it.Its good, sturdy, and the more I used it, the more I liked it.Its a sure buy, its better than the Sony pouches.
I mostly use these to mix and record my own music I make (metal) and it helps me hear every little detail. But as others have said, it REALLY Shines when you listen to a movie, or play a video game, or are listening to Classical music. great quality for the prices....the comfort level is unmatched, they really don't feel like you have them on your head, they fit around the ears. :) it's awesome!!! I love them. If these broke, about 6 years down the line, I'll probably buy another pair. :D I'm satisfied.
Upon using this 12ft headphone extension cord I noticed a MAJOR loss in sound quality. I used the cord in several ways, including headphone jacks in my guitar effects processor, television, and computer; all of which suffered terrible sound quality. Also, the audio quality worsens as the cord is moving around. This cord is essentially useless to me. Cheap extension cord delivers cheap quality; look elsewhere.
Pros- Overall a good, sturdy keyboard... nice keys, sleek designCons- Some very minor things - It collects crumbs very easily, which isn't a problem if you don't eat over your keyboard... the media buttons are disappointing, awkwardly placed and kinda hard to press... I couldn't get my LED backlight to default to a certain color other than blue... I could change it to red, but if I restarted the computer it would come back as blue...Overall no serious problems with the keyboard.. decent price... good buy
I was a bit dissapointed to see only 2.4X available to write with my drive. I've used Ritech plain silver DVD+R and had no problem with 4X. Won't buy these again. I will keep them becaue I only paid $.47 per disk so I will live with 2.4X for that price. Still feel like I've been cheated though...
Picked up a pair of the 720s at a great price. At first I was VERY disappointed- I was expecting HK to have a great sound but at first these were tinny and thin sounding. Jumped on the reviews here and noticed the reviews for the 730- one reviewer suggested cutting off the first "tip" of the included earbuds. I did- and it allowed the buds to seal in my ears. The difference is huge. These are not "thumping bass" buds but they are extremely clear, transparent and pleasant to use. I have EQs set when I want a little more bass with this particular set. Great sound when properly fitted, but they do have to seal in your ear canal for them to work properly.Points off for not working rignt out of the box... I suppose there is someone out there with ears so small that they would require the use of the first tip to get a seal but they should come with an extra set of tips for that fit, and have a normal "average" set for regular joes.One other picky thing I don't like is the cord material. It seems durable, but it has terrible memory- I have had these buds hanging straight for a week and the kinks from packaging are still in the cord. I like a straight, flowing cord that lays flat and doesn't catch on everything. Maybe I'll put a little weight on them and hang them in the sun next.The little pointy "tool" and the microscopic little green filters this set came with were new to me. Apparently I will have to someday change the filter in my earbuds! Interesting...
I am an avid GPSr user and geocacher. I bought this thinking it was like one I had seen with an industrial strength belt clip, but it was a belt loop instead which is not as versatile.It also took Amazon a second time to send a case that fit my Explorist rather than another Magellan model.
Nice gold plated terminal for very low resistance connection, and low maintenance. These should last a long time, and give trouble free performance. Look very good too.
I am about to purchase my third Atlantic Metro case-- our binders get HEAVY use and these have held up fantastically over the course of 2 years. Other cases I have purchased had flimsy zippers that ripped out, or annoying plastic flaps over each cd slot that came loose and looked terrible. These are attractive cases that can hold up to full loads and frequent usage.
I had tried another that was much cheaper, did not work and no support at all. I made an excellent choice when I bought this hard drive enclosure. This Vantec Nexstar is worth every penny, is Plug and Play, it's easy to connect drive to the enclosure. Comes with a very cool carrying case and easy to follow installation instructions.
At first i really liked the palm pilot and it was a help to me but then after a few days it started to malfunction. It used about 2 batteries a day for me. And after a week a droped my briefcase and it crcked and totaally died. I would not recomend this product it is a pain and i did not like it.
Omg, this charger kit saved my life when my computer decided to take a crap. My Ipod was like my life at the time and really, it still is. When I received this product, I immediatly opened it up and stuck it in the wall. I was so relieved that I got on my Ipod and updated my status on facebook saying how relieved I was :). I've had this for about 7 months or so, I really can't remember. But I use it every night and it still works perfect. The car charger still works perfect too, and I use it almost every single time I take long ride. DO NOT spend your money on those $20-$30 ones at like Shopko or walmart. Because you WILL be wasting your money. This is a great buy and I love it to this day. THANK YOU AND I HOPE I HELPED.
The new Sony battery NP-FS12 is a replacement for NP-FS11. It is much better
I use the cable to hook up a printer to a wireless print server. The cable worked and is much cheaper compared to cables from retail stores.
The reviewer who said these lack bass is correct. I would only recommend these speakers to someone who is either going to be adding a subwoofer(150 - 300 watts will do nicely with these), or is not too concerned with thumping bass in general. The crossovers which are included do a great job in eliminating the low bass,this is by design, because no 6.5 inch speaker should be handling lows. The mid bass / mids / highs on these things are just spectacular. I originally had them hooked into the stock cd player in my 95 integra and they sucked power from that terrible head unit wonderfully. I since have amped them with a rockford prime 4x amp. PLEASE AMP THESE SPEAKERS, IT IS WELL WORTH THE $200 and 5 HOURS IT WILL COST YOU. Overall a great choice for anyone who wants to build an inexpensive, but premium, mid level system.
I have had my Hitachi for a year and a half it went out and now I have a 55" piece of junk sitting in my floor,I also bought a protection plan and it's been sitting in my floor for the past 60 Plus days since Oct.22 past contract limits and looks like I'm getting a lawyer, the protection plan and Hitachi makes excuses and lies and breaks contracts Please be warned.
This is a shoulder pad. It attaches to the strap on your bag and pads your shoulder. Mission accomplished!
I had originally bought this item to use with my D5000 and take photos of my family, with me in them, and it served great. One button, pretty easy.I now use this for my D7000 and it's still just as easy. This also comes in handy if you need to take a photo while in macro and don't want the shake in your camera as you press the shutter.
Wonderful unit! Great sound (even bass)for its size. Don't own an Ipod but my mp3 hooks up easily. Sounds great in hotel rooms, and despite heavy plug in, easy to travel with. Highly recommended!!
Not much to say about an ethernet cable, but it sure did the job. Excellent quality and fast speeds. Just what i needed.
I have a PC running WinXP. I often attach a projector to my PC so I can watch movies projected onto the wall. My problem is that I normally don't sit next to my PC when I watch movies. Since I already have Bluetooth on my PC, I decided to get a Bluetooth wireless mouse so I don't need to install extra drivers for a wireless mouse port and risk making my system less stable. This also saves me a USB port.This mouse worked like a charm. It starts working right away when the system boots up. I did not need to install extra drivers for this mouse to work even though Logitech provided a driver. I don't have to wait until all the drivers are installed before the mouse becomes functional. One interesting thing is this mouse can co-exist with my wired mouse so I don't have to worry about wasting batteries by using my wired mouse most of the time and use this wireless mouse only when I am not near my PC. My only minor gripe is at 1000 DPI, this mouse is too sensitive. I had to slow down the mouse on the Control Panel.
I had a 4 port USB hub (also powered) from DLINK. However, that hub would always turn off when the computer was turned off. It wouldn't charge my devices when the computer was off. Also I had a growing list of USB charging/syncing devices.The devices that are being used to sync/charge are:Amazon Kindle 2 Charge/SyncUSB 2xAA Battery ChargerBluetooth Headset(BlueAnt) ChargerVado HD Charger/SyncBlackBerry Tour Charger/SynciPod Shuffle Charger/SyncAll 6 items charge/sync completely. They also all charge even when the computer is off. Which was the most important thing I was looking for.Some of the reviews on this site is conflicting because some people say it doesn't charge when the computer is off. That is not true. It does charge your devices even when the computer is off.I haven't had a chance to test transfer speeds, but I can guess it will be like any other USB 2.0 hubs out there.This hub is extremely small, even compared to my original 4 port USB hub.I was surprised it used a mini USB port to USB to connect from the hub to the computer.The 7 port hub manual also states that it has 500 mA for EACH PORT. Which is enough to charge most USB devices. All my devices charged at a normal rate. Although, my Blackberry Tour was being charged a bit slow compared to a dedicated power adapter (but this was expected...). This isn't a problem for me because I wanted something to charge my devices over night.It cut down a lot of charging adapters for me. Also, I feel it's more green because I can have all 6 devices plugged in and if I'm not using it, I can just unplug the adapter for the USB hub cutting all the power to the devices.The 7 port hub was tested with a MacBook Pro (Early 2008) running Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.Hope this helps!
Really good product. I've been using it for a while and it works perfectly and for a very cheap price
The Kodak i40 is a great scanner. It is fast and easy to use. I am very happy with my purchase. I recommend it highly.
The main issue I had with this was setting up the WEP connection link back to my Linksys router. Trendnet gives you a "false" signal strength (bars icon) UNTIL you actually make the WEP connection back to the router. Once you enter the WEP key and connect, the signal shows strong- go figure?In the meantime, I was moving my router around the house, playing with the antenna on the Trendnet, etc thinking this was the problem. If you're not in a hurry and have a few hours to spare connecting your PC to your wireless router- then this product is for you!
This is my 5th handheld, iPaq's and HP's and a few Palms. This is by far the best, fastest and best built. This is a smaller form factor than the palm, wireless worked like a charm with my Linksys and Netgear at work. It is just a very very nice handheld, what I have been waiting for.
I have gone through many adapters for my laptop and this is the only one that has lasted any length of time. The cord is situated so that it is reinforced at an angle rather then traditional cords. All my other adapters went kaput due to the bending at the plug in by the computer. I don't have to worry about it on this one. I hope to get a second one for another place in my house.
I've tried a whole bunch of different mp3 players, and this one fits my needs better than any of the others. First, its small size makes it easy to keep in just about any pocket. Battery life is great, at over 15 hours, and the fact that it takes AAA's means that if I run out of rechargeable batteries while I am out on the road, I can pick up a substitute at any gas station.Well okay, you say, but how does it work? Great! It syncs easily with Windows Media Player 10 or 11. The LCD display makes it easy to navigate to just the item I want. I can put a week's worth of podcasts on the T30, and it has been serving my needs without complaint for over a year now. These little guys are getting harder to find now, and I'm going to pick up another one as a spare. Five stars!
This device is convenient and easy to use, but it rolls off the high frequencies, and therefore sounds very muffled, like bad AM radio. It transmits only a few inches, so it is absolutely worthless in any metropolitan area where there are radio stations everywhere. So, if you like your iPod to sound muffled with static, this is the device for you! I ended up buying a Belkin Tunecast II which sounds much better - it doesn't muffle the high frequencies. The Tunecast II does consume a pair of AAA batteries every week or so, but it sounds good -- and can transmit at least a foot or so, so that my FM radio can receive it.
I like this little organizer a lot on my visor. Not only does it add to the look of the interior a little bit but it can also hold your loose change and insurance/registration. Well worth the money!
This was very strange timing. I've wanted an iPod for well over a year and finally took the plunge and bought an iPod Mini in late August. Within less than two weeks of receiving my Mini, Apple announced that it was coming out with the iPod Nano and silently retired the ultra-cool, incredibly trendy Minis.Instead of being annoyed that I didn't get a Nano, I'm actually quite pleased with my Mini. My 4 GB green Mini iPod is definitely one of my best purchases in recent times. After buying 2 CD players that kept breaking over the last 5 years (which proved to me that CD players are definitely obselete, or should be within the near future,) and after trying out two MP3 players 2 years ago that were troublesome, expensive, and and not worth the effort, I can see why iPods have taken off over the past few years and have utterly eclipsed other music-playing technology. Not only do they sound great, are incredibly easy to use, and don't require batteries, but they're great looking to boot. With their cheery colours, ultra-sleek design, the fact that they're lightweight and easily slip into your pocket, and of course have the trademark white earbud earphones, the iPod is definitely the most fashionable statement in electronics. No doubt the Louis Vuitton of the MP3 world.I have yet to see an iPod Nano in person, but other than being slimmer than the Mini (which I actually think could be a drawback because it would be easier to lose or break) and having a colour screen (I don't wish I had a colour screen on my Mini, mostly because I don't keep the artwork to go with my music on my computer so I wouldn't have had any pictures on the iPod anyways)... I actually think the Mini is a better deal. $200 and you have 4 GB (1,000 songs) on the Mini, vs. $200 for only 2GB (500 songs) on the Nano. So, while we have yet to see whether the Nano will take off as well as its older sibling the Mini did over the past year, I'll remain very satisfied with my "apple green" Mini. ;)
I just got this stereo system a few days ago. It takes about 10 minutes to hook up.I cut this thing on and the bass was incredible!The twin subwoofers will have your house shaking literally!I put the remote on top of the stereo but the force of the subwoofers and the bass knocked it off.The sound is excellent.It can get up to max sound and the music is never distorted.This stereo can be turned up to 15 and it is already loud!The volume goes all the way up to 30+!The flurescent display is also very eye-catching.If I could I'd give it 10 stars.I cut this thing up to about 16 or so then I walked outside. I could feel the bass and the windows were rattling.This stereo out performed a 300-watt Sony stereo my friend had.The twin subwoofers have quite a kick.This stereo is the best and I love it.
I've had mine for several years, and after reading about the newer Colorado and Oregon units, I would still go with the 60CSx. The screen is more readable in sunlight than the newer units, despite their bigger screen size, and it still has a more accurate antenna/receiver system. It's the best handheld for hiking because of its accuracy and topo maps, and a pretty good navigator in the car as well, so it highly versatile if you need a unit for both purposes. I particularly love the fact that it can save "infinitely" long tracks as GPX files in its flash memory (organized by date), long after its 10,000-point active track log is full.In addition to being able to use it now with the Mac, another great thing that has happened more recently, is that you don't have to go to Garmin to get downloadable topo maps. For example detailed 7.5'-scale New England topo maps are available at [.....]and they're free. You still need a PC to install the maps, but then you can transfer them to your Mac for use with Garmin's software.I do have some annoyances, all of them related to use in the car:1. Zooming out to get a big picture of where you are, covering an area bigger than about 20 miles across, can be very tedious due to slow redraw, and going beyond that is near-useless. This is not an issue when hiking or boating, but in a car it means you still need road maps if you want to get the really big picture. You'll tear your hair out trying to viewing a spot a few hundred miles from where you are now by zooming and panning. However, if you know the city or other point of interest, you can use the Find function to get there quickly.2. Small roads disappear when you zoom out a certain amount, which makes sense except when those are the only roads around. In sparsely populated areas, this can make getting your bearings difficult. To be fair, I haven't found any of the dashboard GPSes do any better in this regard. Even online mapping services have this flaw.3. The search feature to find something generic (a restaurant, gas station, etc.) gives you a list based on distance from where you are, not distance from the route in the direction you are traveling. Because of this I've found that feature difficult to use unless I know the name of a specific place I'm going to.
We had our projector for over four years and I had to replace the first bulb after four years. This new bulb is now running for about two years and it's life is halfway through. We use our projector daily for 4-8 hours so I can only say that those bulbs are work horses! They run very hot but they run as long as promised! It's definitely worth the money especially when you calculate how much that actually costs you less than five bucks a month!
What more can you ask for? Cheap: Check, Works: Check, Still working a year later: Check.Does the same thing as the ones you spend 3 and 4 times the money for at other places.
We purchased these fiber patch cables to enable us to speed up our network. They worked just fine out of the package and are well made.
I fish year round, rain or shine. this unit has helped me locate fish when I wasn't familiar with a location. I even use this unit ice fishing regularly and it performs almost as well. Sometimes if it is really cold, below 20 degrees, the unit won't function correctly after being on the ice for 3 to 4 hours. However, as soon as you heat it up it does just fine.I am very thankful for this unit because it gets the job done at a fair price.Thanks Hummingbird.
I bought this for my husband for v-day and he absolutely loves it. He uses it at work to block out all office folks talking around him. I also tried it on and I could barely hear myself speak out loud when listening to the music. Really great product.
first day i used it, the earpiece has a slight crackle in it.. it is something i use daily and I think I would have went with a single wire setup, two wires get tangeld one is to long while other seems to short..Ear piece itself isn't all that comfortable and if you move around to much it tends to fall out..But it gets the job done..I think I may look into the spiral ones that hook behind your ear next time
I've had other inMotion iPod machines, but I wanted one cheap enough to use on a job site while I painted a barn. This thing worked great, and took a lot of abuse. I've dropped it, gotten paint in the controls, and it still sounds very good.
This Computer is great,This Computer is cool,This Computer is Wonderful,You can play the sims,You can Tycoon,You can even spell with baboon,It is so fun to have a Computer of your own,you can play and sing as you bring it home.
ti was in no condition close to the pitcher nore is it the same typ of compurer shown.it was packed in a box sidwayse with stirephome inside the computer and screws missing and in the rong places the cd drive was smashed in as well id i wanted to be riped off id buy stuff off ebay
It is a valuable tool and has already saved me time. It comes in handy when you are in a new area or need an alternate route idea.
it Sony so how you can go wrong - little expensive but worth it as they have long life and can stand against strain of formatting and reformatting over and over .They are also sold in bundles too along with other brand - check if you can get that, its cheaper that way
I received the headset in a timely enough matter, but find it is a little too large and I have a large head!! It doesn't adjust down far enough to keep it comfortably on my head while driving.....I wear hearing aids, so a blue tooth is out of the question....Guess I'll just try to find someone with a bigger head to wear it!!!!
I searched on-line for a while to find an all-in-one machine, and eventually decided to buy this one, mainly because of the price and the positive consumer reviews. I bought this printer with less than $100 dollars; I have to say this is a great product with such a low price. The installation (both hardware & software) is easy. The only weakness is that the USB cable that connects the printer to my computer is *not* included.I mainly use this printer to scan my important documents for back-up. I have been using an older scanner (other brand) at work. I notice that the Canon scanner software not only scans but also crops the image to a proper size; this feature is much more convenient than the scanner software I use at work where I need to manually adjust a box to specify the region I want to keep in the image. The "copy" key on the printer is handy; my wife, a non-technical person, was so happy to make photocopies of her documents with one-click. The printing and copying time is short. I haven't used the photo printing functionality, since many pharmacy stores offer low-price photo printing. In summary, I would recommend this printer to most home users who have a low budget but want a relatively convenient all-in-one machine.
This is the best camera I've tested. Of course this is NOT the cheapest camera, but if you really love photography this is the product for you !
I have owned Fuji Cameras in the past, and I was very pleased with them. So, based on my experiance with Fuji, and the Consumer Reports recommendation, I bought the Fuji E550. What a mistake! Fuji should recal this camera, and Consumer Reports should help the customers on this one! I am looking for a new camera right now, and the E550 will soon go in the trash. I would not sell it in a garage sale! This camers acts like it has a basic chip flaw, and should be recalled. Under normal conditions, I can usually recover only about 10% to 15% of the pictures taken. What a mess!
As above, they simply sound great for the money. And they have a volume thing in the wire, witch is great for when you have the ipod in the pocket or something. When I got this thing I also got sony and Griffins "earphones" but I didn't like those fittings at all. I only use this now.
This camera worked great for the price that it sells for. I was able to creat DVDs that the family loves. I would say that the image quality during low light conditions is not the best, but with regular light it is fine. The MIC is omnidirectional which means it picks up anything from any direction, and it is not of the best quality. An external MIC would be a good idea. Overall I would recommend this camera to anyone on a budget.
I used couple of amplified antenna's before but this is the worst one. First of all it says stick it behind the rear view mirror on the windshield. The wire does not even pass glove box. Next the reception was worst than stock antenna in the rear window. I would not recommend this antenna to anyone.
if u don't do a complete memory erase you never get the same calculations. It gets the job done just make sure to erase
Would probably be ok if you only have one lens. Not big enough for two.
I really needed a wireless &quot;G&quot; Bridge to boost a signal where hard-wiring was not an option. I couldn't wait for Linksys to come out with a &quot;g&quot; signal booster. If you can wire or wait, do so. If you can't, here are some things I did to make this buggy thing work. You need to be pretty tech savvy to get the job done.I was hooking up the bridge to a wireless Linksys G access point (&quot;wap&quot;).To setup the bridge, I attached it to my Linksys G router. I initially got a System Error/IP Conflict message that made my network unusable. Tech support was not much help. I ended up attaching it to my network via a low-tech hub (I removed the hub later). The error went away and I could start programming.I set the WAP, bridge, and router to the same SSID. Tech support gave inconsistent advice on this.I put the WAP and router on different wireless channels. Tech support gave inconsistent advice on this as well.On the WAP and every other wireless device OTHER THAN the router, I filtered out the MAC address of the bridge. This way, the bridge would only pick up the wireless signal from the router. If you have multiple access points on your network and need for the bridge to pick up the signal from an access point closer than the router, you would apply filter to the router too -- basically every wireless transmitter EXCEPT the one you want the bridge to pick up.Once the setup was complete, I connected the bridge and the WAP (filtered, of course) to each other using the ethernet cable. I moved the bridge and its attached WAP to their final destinations and plugged them into their AC power. At this point, I abandoned the hub I used for setup. Please note, the bridge needed to be fairly close to the unfiltered transmitting device in order for it to work consistently. The attached WAP can go anywhere its cable will reach.At this point, every thing &quot;pinged,&quot; but not consistently. My last move was to play around with the channels of the unfiltered transmitting device until I found one that worked best.One last pointer, this configuration required endless unplugging/repowering of the WAP and bridge. If things aren't working, be sure to try repowering before throwing in the towelI nearly lot my mind doing this project. If my blood, sweat, and tears over this helps you then perhaps it wasn't a complete waste.
Very nice unit. Bright screen. Really thin. Decent battery life.I still like my Palm i705 for typical PDA tasks -- contact management, calendar, and so on. The e310 is nice for games and multimedia stuff that wouldn't work well on a Palm.
The charger comes with four 2500mAh "Digipower" NiMH AA batteries, an AC adapter (120V AC input, 12V 500mA DC output), and a car cigarette lighter cord to provide 12V. The charger has 2 LED's, a red and a green, to indicating charging and ready. There's also a switch to select 2 or 4 batteries.It can also apparently charge AAA batteries. The label on the back of the charger indicates output (charge) current for each combination: 4xAA: 700mA, 2xAA: 1000mA, and 2xAAA: 350mA given 12V input.The manufacture date is 4 months ago.Update: clarification on the rating. It can only charge 2 or 4 batteries at a time. This suggests that it is not capable of providing each battery with the amount of charge required for the battery, but that it groups the batteries and charges until the average charge level of the group reaches a certain level. This may mean that some of the batteries aren't fully charged and other batteries are overcharged, resulting in shorter life. If it could charge any number of batteries individually (like my other AA battery charger), I would have given it 5 stars.
Shoddy workmanship. Zipper misaligned. Tight fit(now that may be good for SOME things, but not this). I bought this on 10/29/07 - on 11/5/07 it was $2.00 less.
Item arrived quickly, packaged well, in good condition, as described, and with a battery. However, reception was poor and had static. If you turned your head, you lost the station. Would not order this item again.
I've been a Nikon user for just about 20 years. I started with an N6006 and also still have the N70. In '02 I went digital with a small Canon S30 P&S.; That camera got me a lot of great pictures, but I'd take out the N70 every now and then because it took so much better pictures. Digital, however, is just so much more convenient to use now a days.I always longed for a dSLR ever since Nikon launched their first back around 1999-2000. Those were the $5000 units. One day, the price would come down. They then came out with the D100. Still out of my price range. The D70 and D70s started to make my dSLR dreams more real. After the D50 was launched, I was still convienced that the D70s was the way to go. Then I started reading reviews. The D50, although considered "An entry level" camera, was nothing to take lightly. The more I looked into it the more I realized that maybe the D50 was for me. I didn't really need a lot of the 'bells and whistles' of the D70s. It has the same sensor (which is better than the D70 and D100), the D50 only goes to 1/4000th of sec instead of 1/8000th of sec (but how many pictures of hummingbirds do we really take?), command dials: 1 vs 2 - my film camera's only had 1 I wont miss the other, same for the DOF preview and backlit LCD, plus the info that is there can also been seen in the viewfinder. If you want a DOF preview, take the picture and look at it in the 2" LCD. Those extra things weren't worth $300 to me, especially for the same amount of mexapixels, 6.1.I've had the D50 for a little more than 6 months now. In addition to the camera I bought the Nikkor 18-70mm lens (I wanted a bit more reach than the 18-55mm). This compliments my old Quantaray 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens I used with my N70. I also purchased the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, which is worth its weight in gold. Outstanding pictures and its inexpensive at just over 100 dollars.I've taken about 2500 pictures thus far, including a 4 day photo trip to Walt Disney World. This camera does not disapoint. I haven't used any of the preset settings. I use P, S, A or M only. AFAIC, this is an SLR camera, not a point and shoot.This camera has brought me back into photography as a hobby. Everything I learned in high school and then forgot, I've now picked up again and the results are outstanding.If you do get this camera or already have it, do yourself a favor and learn about lighting. Learn how shutter speeds and aperture and ISO affect your pictures. Once you get the hang of it you will only improve your pictures.Also keep in mind, that this is really only a light tight box and the pictures you take with it are more influenced by the lens you have on it. This makes this camera even better in that it is less expensive and will allow you to get better lenses (ie: 18-70mm, 50mm f/1.8, or if you really want supurb results: 17-55 f/2.8, 35-70 f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8 VR macro and the big daddy,,, 70-200mm f/2.8 VR)The beauty of SLR's are the interchangeable lenses. There will always be a lens you'll want next. The beauty of digital SLR's, they record all the information along with the image, ie: shutter speed, f/stop, ISO, white balance, lens used, date/time, focal length used, if flash was fired and more. This information, if you use it, will improve your photography skills. No need for bringing along a notebook. Digital is your friend!!Enjoy. I certainly do.
Works as expected. Arrived promptly. Packaging was rather surprising as I didn't expect it to arrive in an envelope instead of a box.
I am a huge fan of Canon. I have owned and used the Canon Rebel SLR 35mm for years. I finally took the plunge and bought the Rebel XTi and love it! I went to a pro baseball game last night and took some awesome pictures using my zoom lens. You can't go wrong with the XTi!
The reviewer who gave it 1 star must be talking about another listing. This listing clearly shows it's for 2 batteries, and it is. A great deal for two genuine CR2032 Duracells!
I use these on my Bogen Autopoles to hold my crossbars. Good fit, works well. If you need to be able to quickly change your drops by replacing them or the crossbars, then you'll want a set of these. (at the time of this review, the product image shows a tripod, which it isn't)
Very nice binoculars.I love Brunton (the top quality product as usual).
Plug and play for a 2008 Ford F150, saved having to butcher the factory wiring harness and made the new stereo install trivially easy. Can't recommend highly enough!
Its an ugly little thing, but it works ... and has continued to work for over a year. The only reason I bought it is because I had so little room left on the stand that standard dvd player would not fit.PROS: Has all standard dvd features, long lastingCONS: Ugly, can't handle non standard formats (i.e. dvd-rw)
The problem with this product, it is very over priced for the value recived, the only solution is to get a different printer from another manufactuer.
I loved this headset phone until I got wireless service and then it became a nightmare. There is NO way of changing the channels of the phone or router to not interfere with service and I had to get rid of my phone. If you don't have wireless this is a great phone.
Worked perfectly. These were used on a Carvin V412 cabinet. Always know your size of opening, there are a variety of sizes.
I don't have any insight about audio plug and stuff but I gave this one a try for my setup.I have so complicated systems for my Consoles with computer. (I'm not going into details about my setup.)For my setup, I guessed(wasn't sure this coupler will work) I needed some type of connection between my consoles audio and my headphone which both have male parts attached to them.So, I researched a little and found this coupler. Well, it works perfectly, no problem whatsoever in functionality.Since its functionality is work as described, I gave 4 stars. 1 star is off because as other reviewer said, the metal thing attached to each end comes off easily. you can put it right back on but still it bugs me sometimes.Anyway, little device with great function.
Got the unit; installed it; tested all the functions (CD, DVD, TV, Radio). It worked great!However, after a week of just using the radio and the CD player, I tried to turn back on the TV or the DVD. The sound was good; however, the screen was black. If I shown a strong flashlight on the screen, I could just make out what was on the screen. But, there was NO illumination.It seems to me that Polaroid has a few "kinks" to work out before this is a usable product.
Great bookshelf speakers that are adaptable to many set-ups. My first pair is mated to Acoustech H-100 subwoofer and a Harmon Kardon receiver in the great room. They have no trouble filling the space with great sound. In the TV room, I have these BIC's as my front and surround channels (with the DV-62CLRS as the center) and remain impressed with how they reproduce DVD audio.Great construction (thick heavy enclosures, beefy terminals, and quality drivers) make these speakers a great buy.
Ordered one of this item along with multiple others {I qualified for FREE shipping} and would have ordered MORE except the webpage showed only ONE ITEM LEFT IN STOCK, better BUY IT NOW [so I DID] and today [Dec. 18 the webpage shows MORE in stock at a much higher price]. Received everything I ordered online through AMAZON.COM from the Seller 365USA in excellent condition and packed very securely and showing care for efficient delivery. Received the shipment Dec. 17, 2009 via UPS so delivery was as expected, if not sooner. UPS drivers were hurried because of Christmas rush I'm sure. Items were as advertised and were in new condition still in original packaging. I would definitely recommend this item as a good BUY (at the price I paid-- may have went UP), even though there are many more expensive similar units on the market which offer a 'greater degree' of protection by number of Joules and Maximum Spike Current Amperage blocked from reaching your delicate electronics. Am a well-satisfied customer of AMAZON.COM at this point. Keep up the great work guys/gals. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY, PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2010.
I just purchased a used LX2 and am delighted with the image quality in Jpeg and even better is the RAW performance. Camera is a delight to use, especially easy in manual modes for better quality. I find it even better then the Canon S90 and S95 though not as fast as these cameras. Slightly slow in autofocus but this isn't a determent. You get a quality camera, excellent ergonomic and superb Lecia lens. Don't pass this one up! Checkout my included photos.
Works like described and very affordable, also is very simple to connect and set up. Fast shipper and great price!
I bought this from Adorama after 1 full year of review reading. Was a tough decision to spend this kind of money... but several weeks later I'm am blown away by the construction, the features and the picture quality. The colors are stunning, life-like and can be tailored to fit your needs. It doesn't matter what you're shooting - this camera handles anything I throw at it. I bought it with the 18-200mm Nikkor VR lense, and then added the Tokina 12-24mm. Two pieces of glass that completely complement this camera. No regrets, and plenty of learning and growing to do. Highly recommended.
This is a great little mp3 player. I've had it six months, and never really had any trouble with it. I run with it everyday, and it still looks as good as the day I bought it. The lack of display doesn't bother me at all, and forces me to listen to songs I wouldn't pick, but end up really liking. The only bug I've noticed is that every once in a while (I mean like every 3 months), a song copies over wrong and jumps from place to place, but I've had other flash based players, and they've all done that. The shuffle is more reliable than any other flash based player.
I have an older TomTom Go--which was the reason I chose to purchase a newer version of TomTom Go. The size of the 720 makes it much more versatile and portable with fewer gadgets required to hook up. It is as easy to use as my first TomTom but has more capability. Updating is much easier, also.
I am currently one week into the process of trying to undo the damage this product did to my computer with a failed installation. The warning sign was when the install application booted into what appeared to be "Safe mode" so that it could modify system files not normally accessible. Installation failed at this point over "DirectX 9 not installed" even though I had installed DirectX 9 directly from Microsoft's site.Customer support? To quote from their web site: "Before you jump to conclusions, please consider that as the saying goes:"95% of all Computer problems are "USER ERRORS" "Apparently my user error was putting the installation CD in the drive.Read the other reviews here, read the KB about my DirectX error (suggested fix #2 is to reformat your hard drive) and then look elsewhere for video capture.
I looked for a digital camera for vacations and casual photography for several years before settling on this model. After working as a photographer since the late 1960's, I have all the cameras I need for studio photography, but wanted the look and feel of an SLR for my hobby and family shots. This camera delivered in every way.What sold it was the 12X optical Leica Zoom Lens, what kept it sold was the excellent photo quality. The options for exposure and automation are so complete and compelling that there might even be too many... simply put, this camera will do nearly anything I want to do and deliver top-quality images that can easily create 8X10" photos.Among its other strengths is automatic metering that can be set to spot, averaging or center-weighted type. It has a superb Leica zoom lens equivalent to a 26 to 432mm lens on a 35mm camera. You can take rapid-fire multiple shots, automatically bracket exposure, and best of all, you are able to set metering for shutter-priority, aperture-priority, fully automatic or even auto-ISOPossible drawbacks for some people may include a slight learning curve for the settings, a tendency for the camera to seek too slow a shutter-speed in fully automatic mode inside with the flash off, and the fact that the zoom lens is SO strong that it is very difficult to hand hold over about 4X zoom. This last point is compounded by the surprisingly light weight of the camera. Overall, this camera is a gem and at an extremely low price for the feature set.I recommend purchasing one extra battery, a 2GB SD card, and getting a case. One word of caution, the filter set recommended by Amazon for this camera was the wrong size. This camera takes 52mm filters NOT 55mm.
The drive performed admirably for 20 mos, then failed. LaCie suggested it might be the power cord and offered a replacement. That didn't work. However, I think I've discovered that if I plug in USB cable, then the firewire cable, then remove the USB cable, then plug it (the USB cable) back in, I'm able to access the drive. This seems vaguely repeatable, for now . . .
After reading the the negative reviews of my fellow consumers I have to wonder if we all own the same unit. I have had this Zenith Combo player for approx. 18 months and have never had even one of the issues as described by others. This unit is my only DVD player on my HDTV and gets quite extensive use. I am very happy with it. I have played dozens and dozens of DVD, CD, and CD-R with no problem whatsoever.Perfect picture, outstanding audio.I just wanted to add my input that this unit is fantastic, very reliable, and an amazing value.You can buy with confidence.I guess anyone can get a lemon from anywhere at anytime, but I am very happy with this unit.
I Ordered the Midland Handheld CB radio and received it 24 hrs later. As others have said, its a nice handheld CB but is useless without an external antenna. I've driven around with it in Philadelphia for 3 days and have only heard people speaking 2 times. The range has to be close to 1-200 feet with the attached ducky antenna. I will receive a Wilson Lil Wil external antenna in 2 days and will be able to comment further on its use with an external antenna. One comment however that noone else has mentioned. In order to use an external antenna, you have to use the D/c adapter that comes with the radio. You cannot connect an external antenna and use the radio on either of the 2 supplied battery packs. The mobile adapter that connects to the radio has the connection for an external antenna attached. Therefore, no mobile adapter (dc connector), no place to connect an external antenna. My reason for purchasing this unit was because I was already running so many things off of dc in my car (radar detector, GPS charger, digital scanner etc.) For the price, this radio operates the same as other radios that run off d/c that cost 1/2 the price. I ordered a Uniden pro520xl that I plan on installing in my other car. If all works out, I may scrap the midland 75-822 and just get another uniden since they both require d/c connections thereby making them mobile and not portable.
The switch it self is stellar. It work well and does not interfere with picture quality at all. The only problem I've had is the remote does not work. I look at it this way, it's one remote that I don't have to worry about finding.
If you buy a printer of this caliber you will no doubt be operating with a fully color-managed workflow - note that I use a Mac Pro running OS X 10.5 Leopard, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop CS3.Basically, the print driver does not have the ability to toggle on/off color management and the documentation does not allude to how printer color management can be turned off - and it most definitely needs to be switched off!As it happens the printer driver (latest version 10.1.2) is Canon's first driver (according to the very helpful technical support person) to be fully 16 bit and fully integrated with Apple's print and color management systems, CUPS & colorsync.The great news is that you don't need to delve into the printer driver at all; it's SO clever you can just set the color management print profile in the application (e.g. Photoshop CS3) and by implication the system knows to shut down color management in the printer - and if you were to check in the printer driver the relevant sections will indeed be grayed out.The bad news is that this vital piece of information does not appear prominently enough in the documentation; it might not be there at all since I couldn't find it. Also, there is no mention of which applications will properly interface with the print system. It maybe that ALL Mac applications do this, but again it would be nice for Canon to let us know. What I can tell you is that CS3 DOES work for sure, but Lightroom 1.4.x print color management options have to be set each and every time, since the printer driver settings were NOT consistently grayed out.Great printer but the documentation sucks. Canon's software is also NOT kind enough to automatically check in with Canon's website to see if there are any software updates; you have to go looking for them yourself! I don't know what Epson is like but I almost went for the Pro 3800; maybe my next printer will be an Epson!
I just want to say that I am satisfy with the prompt service I received from Amazon after I received a damage item and they replaced it with courtesy and professionalism. After this experience I most likely I will buy from Amazon. Thank youD.Willis
I bought this because of a clearance issue in my garage. It was fairly simple to install, even easier than a regular door opener. Programing the unit was not difficult but did not work for me for the first 3 tries, maybe my fault I don't know. But after a few tries everything worked fine and I have been using the unit for about a week with no other problems. The opener seems to be fairly high qualityand has all the safety stuff you would expect. Overall, so far I am not dissapointed with this purchase at all, and would recommend this opener to anyone with some mechanical skill. (really not that bad though)
I've had my sportrak for over 18 months now and bought it mainly for a fishing trip to northern Ontario on my boat. I went places I never would have gone before with it as everything starts looking the same when you are on a big body of water with no landmarks (no civilization) It works great. I have the mapsend CD and have used it on many roadtrips and it's saved us a lot of aggravation especially on the way back. I really like the fact that I can store many waypoints especially to mark good fishing spots.
I recently bought one of these JVC units from Goodguys.com. Over the past ten years, I have owned several boomboxes and micro systems from Pillips, Sony, and Aiwa. This JVC sounds better than all of them. It also has many features and is quite flexible. For $90 you can't go wrong here.
we just got these as new flat monitors for the office and i am already missing the old CRTs. I use computer all day and this pretty much sucks (unless you set it for the highest resolution in which case it is really hard to read the letters). Text is readable but fuzzy (not crisp at all). Colors are just OK, adn only at the highest brightness level, anything else and you have a blend of subtle shades especially with lighter colors. good things: nice looking, really easy to set angle & hight, useful automatic picture-adjustment feature. suggestion: do NOT buy this - way too expensive for mediocre image quality it delivers.
Perfect outdoor speakers. I put them on my patio and the sound is great. Hooked up to a stereo amplifier and I can stream my iPod or iTunes music via AirTunes. Love them. Build quality is great and they are extremely easy to hook up and install. Comes with mounts, which is another bonus. And you can't beat the price.
I am updating my first assessment of your product. I would give it two stars rather than one because I can get it to do something but it is not doing what I want.I installed the software and rebooted the computer then plugged in the Bluetooth. I wanted to download pictures from my cell phone to my laptop. The laptop can see the cellphone but I cannot drag and drop any pictures. It has a serial port connection but I cannot access the phone with it. The cellphone shows the laptop and can connect to it but I cannot transfer any pictures. I have to go through quite a bit to get it to connect. If anybody has any hints as to how to make this work I would appreciate it.
This product has speeded up my use of my computer. It has inhanced my ability to use the internet three fold.
I've had experience with HDMI Cables before and received exactly what I was expecting.Great service and a great product.There was no physical damage to the product, I dont know if I rated that attribute right or not - first time I've even seen this attribute stuff.
I purchased this product for use with a Canon 1D series body only for safe keeping.I use a Lowepro water proof bag to carry my gear, so this wasn't about weather protection... it was about carry ease and protection while in transit.The product does both quite nicely.(See upload pics for fit with 1D body)One less than stellar comment, though. The product was built a little out of spec in terms of shape. Image it not having a flat bottom because the stitching was not in a straight line. Consequently, it kinda leans forward and to the right. With no camera in the case, it falls over. With camera weighing it down, its fine.I suspect I received a "secondary" item... but nevertheless, product still works. (One less star for defective stitching)
My had a problem. It would shut down by itself, sometimes within ten seconds after taking a picture. Obviously that's not how it's supposed to function. I returned it and did not ask for a replacement for I might get a similar dud.
I used to string an unsightly stereo cable across the room to my laptop (or to just my laptop) to play music on the home stereo. No longer!This USB transmitter is very easy to plug and play. Can't say much more than that. If you are working from a laptop, the transmitter will draw power via the USB port. The logitech receiver plugs into your stereo receiver like a typical "red/white" audio connection and is powered by AC adapter. Similar to a wireless mouse or keyboard, you may have to sync the transmitter and receiver signals (you just push the appropriate buttons on each simultaneously.) I've probably only done this once or twice.The unit package includes a small remote with basic functions (play/stop/vol/fwd/back/mute) and a "dock" for the USB transmitter. I rarely use either as I tend to control the volume and playlist using my laptop's Windows Media Player or the stereo's remote control.I am a casual listener and enjoy having music playing in the background while I work/surf. The sound quality is excellent. I do not hear any degradation in sound quality. I tend to be in the same room as my stereo, so obviously, the signal will be stronger. I haven't tested further distances from other rooms/locations in my house.The unit system comes with Logitech Music Anywhere software. You can program the software so that your media player (WMP, MusicMatch, iTunes) will always default play to the Logitech unit. Its very easy to understand and navigate, but it isn't without its minor quirks. If I have my laptop docked, I can have the music streamed to the logitech unit and then have any other system sounds (IMs, youtube, notifications, etc) come out of my desktop speakers. I occasionally have to fiddle around with this as I go back and forth a lot from being docked/undocked. I blame the latter quirk on my own user habits and not on the unit, so this baby gets 5 stars! A GREAT value.
I just wanted to add that this lens is not at all cheesey as compared to some of the latest lens on the market today IMO. The build quality can be compared to the more expensive Prosumer lenses that run close to the $600.00 mark then to the Nikon 18-55mm, 55-200mm and 70-300mm for example. "Now those are "cheesey." I also want to mention that this lens is Quiet. So quiet that you can't tell it's actually focusing. The last point is that these lenses are discontinued now and only available thru the Used Lens market and the demand is growing every day. Do yourself a favor and get one soon before they are impossible to find. There is no better consumer lens you could put on your Nikon Digital Camera. Even the D40-D60 & D5000. You'll be glad you did. Simple operation, looks great & the pictures it can produce are fantastic.....period.
excellent radios for the price. they work very well. don't expect high-end quality at this price, but functionality is excellent. i am happy i bought them. car-to-car use on I95 FL to MD was excellent. the instructions make it clear the 14 miles is ideal over water or open terrain: expect less.
I thought i'd take a gamble given the amount of good feedback. It works great with a Comcast remote and now means I can put the receiver in a cupboard out of the way. Very happy, good product....
I purchased the Star Tech NB Cooler cooling pad and it works fine. It keeps my Samsung laptop cool all day with its four fans. Of course, we'll see how it does when summer hits. It gets really hot and humid. The product was delivered in the time indicated and arrived well packaged. I tested the pad immediately and was satisfied. I tried pads made by other manufacturers that were unsatisfactory. My advice is to conduct thorough research before making a decision on a cooling pad. The highest priced cooling pad is not necessarily the best. I tried a "name brand" cooling pad that cost $60 and it didn't work well. It malfunctioned in six months or less, so I had to trash it. Amazon did a superb job in ensuring that I received the order in a timely manner. I love Amazon!
This cool little product will allow you to experience the full benefits of Nike+ without having Nike+ shoes.I have used this strap for over a month now without any problems. The construction of the strap is good and it is easy to use.I highly recommend this product.
I bought this used for my husband who had a radio to put in it. It was in better then described cond. and it works perfectly, very happy with this purchase.
This company appears to be setting a new low in a field that has already sunk to a remarkable low ebb.Attempting to get customer service from these people is about as productive as trying to get a drink out of a Vogon. "Tech support" phone numbers connect you to an office in India that obviously supports multiple brands and products. The support staff is painfully clueless about the products that they are supposed to be supporting. You can almost see their lips move as they are reading through web based troubleshooting guides. On the plus side they are not aggressively obnoxious.For that you have to look up a corporate phone number for the company office in Irvine California (949-790-0800 by the way). The personnel at this location are actively hostile to customers. Almost everything that I have been told by these people has turned out to be incorrect.I have been a network engineer for 15 years now and this is by far the worst technical support that I have ever encountered.The configuration interface for this device is absolutely awful. The product comes with firmware revision that does not support the bridging function. The only way that I know to find this out is to call tech support. The result of attempting to set the unit as a bridge without upgrading the firmware is to make the unit go into a coma state from which it cannot be recovered.This is a poorly conceived device with absolutely foul technical support. There is no reason to buy this product that will outweigh the remorse that you will feel once you own it.
The color is bright and will look good at night in a case. It's quiet, and should last a while. With a dust filter this fan will last a long time. Having the 3 way switch is really nice.. even quieter!
Leave it on your windshield for more than two weeks and the only way to take it off is to tear the rubber. Mine does not work at all now. I'm ordering the dash mount.
This burner is quiet and fast. I would have given it five stars, except that it occasionally has trouble burning some DVDs - even name brand discs. I don't use the lightscribe, so can't comment on it, but 95% of the time it does the rest of its job well.
I got this awhile ago for around and it is ok for the price. Unfortunately mine just broke down. I keep scanning and there is a black bar on the side. So, I am trying to find a replacement one. I guess this is an ok scanner if you don't want to pay alot for one.
I bought this battery for my nc6000. It functioned splendidly for about four months and then one day simply stopped working (I suspected the charge controller). I e-mailed the vendor (Northparts) and was told that if I would send in the battery for an RMA I would receive a working replacement. I sent in the battery the next day. After two weeks I had neither heard nor seen anything about a replacement, so I contacted them. No response. I kept e-mailing for another few months and heard nothing. After a few months of this they closed their Amazon shop. I checked their website, and they still existed, selling this part, but I could not find an address or a phone number at which to contact them.Long story short, the battery worked fine for a few months and then died. Not what I'd expect from the $50 I paid for the battery.
Although I did extensive research before purchasing this camera and although it lived up to all my expectations when I first received it, I am giving it this low rating for the following reasons:(1) one month after I received the camera (and having only used it once previously), the LCD stopped working both in photo-taking mode and in replay mode. The CF card recorded photos/movies as being taken but there was no view or quick review on the LCD (just blank) and the actual image of each photo, when viewed on the CF card, was a black blank one. Oddly, the audio portion of mini-movies did record but no images.(2) Canon customer support was non-existant. They walked me through a few exercises with the camera on the phone and then pronounced it as having a hardware problem. They told me I would have to return it to them for service and that I would have to package, insure and return it at my own expense and inconvenience. I did eventually (after talking to several levels of 'customer service' support people) get them to agree to send a pre-paid mailing label for the camera's return but this was not willingly offered and they made the point that they "never" do this.All I can say is thank heavens for Amazon.com and their exemplary customer support and willingness to stand by whatever product they sell. Amazon.com sent me a return mail label and they are sending me a replacement camera.Yes, I am going to give the Canon PowerShot S110 a second chance because, quite honestly, there is no other camera out there at that price that meets all my needs so completely. I certainly hope this one functions properly and I will report back with a follow-up review as to how satisfied I am with my 2nd experience with the Canon S110.
I dislike a lot of bass in my car, will never install a sub-woofer and you will never be able to hear the bass from the music I listen to outside my car, but even I was dissapointed with the lack of bass from these speakers. You can compare them with any factory speakers and note the lack of bass frequencies. If you don't have other speakers with average bass in your car - do not buy these speakers.Also, Amazon says these speakers fit in an Acura Integra 92 but they do not. They are about 10 millimeters too large to fit inside the speaker wells. I had to screw them into the top of the speaker wells which is not good because they will eventually vibrate when the screws get loose over time - not a big deal to me since it is an old car.Other than the lack of bass and not really fitting in my car, these are very affordable speakers to replace blown speakers if you don't mind kick drums sounding like toms.
I'm a self-professed headphone junkie. And, while I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile, I do have a BFA in music so I have a pretty well-developed ear. That being said, these earphones reveal details I've never heard in songs I've listened to a thousand times.Before buying these, I used the Super.Fi 5 Pros for about two years and I loved them. Then, I bought the Shure SE530 based on all the glowing reviews I had read. They were very comfortable and cooler looking that the phones from Ultimate Ears, but their rolled-off highs (or as some like to say, their "warm" sound) just made me long for the sparkle of my trusty Super.Fis. The Triple.Fis are a huge step-up from either--you get the sparkling highs of the Super.Fis and the clean, enhanced bass of the Shures.To my ear, these provide the best sound I've ever heard from a headphone--period. I would have bought these at twice the price. Highly recommended!!!
I used this gadget to put a TV in the kitchen for my wife. There is no TV wiring in the kitchen. I Connected the transmitter to the DVR-Receiver from Dish Network and the receiver in the kitchen. The signal goes through one wall. Both places in discrete places. The image quality is good for a SMALL TV. I do not recommend to use it on a large TV, you will see the signal. Our kitchen TV is 19 inch which I think is an optimal size. The picture is not HD but it is good enough. The sound quality is pretty good. There is minor interference if you walk through the signal, not significant.I own a 5.8 GHZ cordless phone and I have wirless internet (not 5.8 GHZ), no interference so far. I found that channel 2 was better for me.Again, useful gadget to add a second small TV around the house. Do not spend a lot of money on an HD TV, you wont get HD quality through this gadget.
I recently purchased the S4253 after much indecisiveness. I purchased the tv for $1399 with a free basic wall mount. I was looking for anything too fancy, but for the price and size, I really couldn't complain. For the most part the overall look and ease of use is great.My current connections include my first gen xbox through component input, and standard cable through coax, with no plans to go HD in the near future. However I read that if you got an Up Conversion DVD player, it would aid in picture quality. So a week later, I purchase the Samsung DVD-R135, Samsung Progressive-Scan DVD-R/-RW Recorder with HD Upconversion.NOW, FOR THE GOOD AND THE BADTo get the full use of the dvd, you have to connect using HDMI. The good, I can say that the quality of my standard cable have very much improved. DVD playback is great.The bad, if I use the dvd to watch cable, I get noise and loss of sound level. I don't know if it's the dvd causing the noise or the tv, but dvd playback sounds great!NOW, here's another possible audio glitch. When I'm watching tv through my basic cable and I switch to either Xbox (component1) or dvd(HDMI1) I will not get any audio. This happens moreso when I power on either devices prior to switching to that input on the tv. When this happens, I just have to power off and back on. Now, this has happened more frequently than I care for, and may be the deciding factor of whether or not I'm going to exchange or just return the tv all together.
I purchased this for my daugter's car,but after using it only a couple of times, it didnt work.It is stuck in her cassette player and is useless.quite disappointing.
This slide viewer work well to sort out one's slides just by holding it up to the light. It does just what it is suppose to do.
Save your money. Look for another ear bud.Sound quality of two soup cans with string between them !Would return them, but not worth the hastle and expense.
This is an awesome lens and is a real must-have for birdwatching and other nature photography. The zoom range is extremely flexible and the f-stop reasonably fast, but keep in mind that this is a very, very specialized lens. First of all, yes, it is gigantic! This is not something you'll be carrying around day-to-day. It can be very challenging to get sharp pictures at focal lengths beyond 400mm or so. You MUST MUST MUST use a sturdy, high-end tripod and gimbal head. This will also preclude the "downward fall" described in another review. The lens alone is very heavy, and once you toss in a sturdy tripod you're talking 25+ pounds of equipment at a minimum; this is really going to limit your mobility and affect the way you shoot. It takes a lot of forethought to use this lens, but I prefer to think of that as an advantage.When used properly, this lens has fantastic image quality -- very sharp, excellent contrast. When I say sharp, I am talking L-series sharp, even wide open. The HSM focus speed is fast, perhaps slightly slower than Canon's USM but not appreciably so. The only thing it's really missing is image stabilization (or optical stabilization, as Sigma calls it), which would really help out on those long shots. This is a minor limitation, though, to a great lens. If you have the discipline to learn how to use this lens properly (and if you can afford it!), you'll reap some great rewards.
I've owned this record player for 2 or 3 years now and love it. This is a very versatile audio player. I love that I can listen to the radio, a CD, or even an old cassette tape. Plus it looks very classy in our living room and I have a reliable record player to play my Dad's old records on.
I own a Sony DVP-S300, obviously an earlier model DVD player, and I love it to death. I have rarely experienced the sync-lag problem, but when I have, I found the simply backing up - analogous to rewinding on video - the flick, the problem corrects itself. Perhaps that is all you need to do with this toy. Fact is, a lot of manufacturers of the movies are not on board with each other regarding coding of their flicks from what I've heard, but with the experience I've had with my own player for the past year and a half, I think Sony does the best job of playing back movies
Careful! The item itself is made well. When opening the box I like it immediately but once out of box I noticed the weight. Bit heavy & of course with the CD's it's heavier. Some people might not think so but with a neurological disorder, MS, weakness increases.I read their return policy & couldn't believe it. ALL sales final UNLESS you get a "code" from the company giving permission to return an item. This is NOT anywhere on the description, if it was I would not have ordered it.I e-mailed the company twice & still have not received a reply, not even saying that they would not give a credit. Not very professional!
I have never found HP color cartridges to last very long so buying them at this price compared to what is charged in stores is the only economical way to go. Packaging is not fancy but product works exactly the same as ones 4 times the price from stores. Buy a few at a time and shipping is free.
I just bought this bag. I was worried it would be too small but it turns out it's perfect. I fit a Nikon D50 with the 55mm lens on it with a zoom lens tucked on one side and a SB600 flash unit on the other side. What's great about the bag is it's unobtrusive size, it's very comfortable to carry. I only gave it four stars because nothing is five stars.
I purchased this bag because other reviews said it was very large and had plenty of room for files but I was disappointed. It has a big padded area for a laptop, and additional dividers so despite the fact that it is a big bag the internal space isn't very versatile if you have larger files. So the search continues...
It works OK, but depending on where you put it, can obscure your vision. Also, it is prone to falling off as the temperature of whatever you've stuck it to rises and falls. One thing that works really well is the lock that secures the eMap to the device.
The design is perfect for mp3 listening while I walk, stay in place with no weight and a great sound.
When I got this product I was so [angry]. These just aren't sleeves. THey are mini-boxes. Don't buy them if you just want something you can give your friends CDRs in.
This is an extremely clear, sharp macro attachment which is excellent value for the money. Unfortunately, I bought both the more powerful and more expensive Raynox dcr-250 close-up conversion lens AND this dcr-150, which was a total waste of money. You see, the other idiotic reviewer Sanka who'd also bought both lenses neglected to say that if you're using the dcr-250 on a zoom lens, you need only zoom out a bit to get the SAME results you'd achieve using the dcr-150 zoomed all the way in! So let me repeat to save you $: if you're already using the dcr-250 on a zoom lens, DON'T buy this dcr-150 - you're already covered by the range of the dcr-250.
You can get the automotive kit (detailed map CD, memory card, mount, and cig lighter plug/speaker) and turn this into a turn-by-turn road GPS. The cost of the 276c + the auto kit is MORE than the 2610, so for a lot of folks the 2610 would be a better buy. Both have faster processors for quicker route calculations, both have base maps containing all the major roads, cities, and highways.Pros and cons of the 276c VS the 2610:1) The display on the 276c is larger and much nicer looking than that of the Garmin 2610 - in MOST lighting conditions. The 276c is a LOT easier to read with the sun behind you than the 2610, and looks nicer at night. Going toward the sun the reflective LCD loses out to the 2610.2) The 276c includes a lithium ion battery - the 2610 has to have 12v to operate since it has no batteries or battery compartment. The 276c can last for HOURS on a charged battery. Combined with a lighter weight this makes the 276 more versatile an can be used on a hike or for geocaching.3) The 2610 costs less with the current $100 rebate and includes every thing you need to get on the road4) The 2610 takes standard (and cheap) compact flash memory cards. The entire map set (USA,some Canada and Mexico) takes around 1.4gb so a 2gb could hold it all. Most folks could just get a 1gb CF card and get most of the US on it and be fine. The 276c takes the Garmin memory cards, the max is 256mb and is $125 and up. Even a 128mb card is $80 or more. A 128 card can take maybe 2-3 states. The base maps are in the GPS so you still navigate the "big roads" without re-loading maps, but the 2610 means load it once and forget it.5) The 2610 has a touch screen and remote control. If you are going to use the GPS in a car the remote can be handy - let a passenger operate the GPS while you drive. The touch screen means greasy finger smears on the screen if you are not careful. For use on a motorcycle the real buttons of the 276c are much preferred and the remote would be useless. The touch screen does make spelling a city name or point of interest a lot easier.6) The 276c has more options for the way the data is displayed on the screen. You can have it show voltage, battery time remaining, heading, altitude - just about anything on the screen. The 2610 has some flexibility but the number and position of the fields is limited.7) No detail maps with the 276c. As I mentioned you have to buy the detailed maps plus a memory card to get street level detail. This GPS takes the same maps as the GPS V - and Garmin lets you unlock 2 GPS units with the same map CD set. So if you already have a GPS V (I do) then you can just unlock the maps for your new 276c for free - just get a memory card. The number of POIs and amount of detail is said to be the same between the maps for the 276c and the 2610, but the 2610 is said to have more route/calculation options so the resulting route MIGHT be a little better on the 2610.8) The 276c has extra features - the whole marine set of stuff plus takes optional external sensors. The 276c also shows sun/moon rise/set times for any location as well as tide and fishing info.Both will do turn by turn with voice prompts (optional speaker needed for 276c) and let you find the closest Burger King or gas station. The 276c is more expensive but more flexible since it can be used outside of the car, on a boat, and more easily on a motorcycle. Some others to look at are the Tom Tom Go (has a battery, but has other flaws and is not designed to be used on a motorcycle) and the RoadMate series. Cobra has a new GPS out now as well - like the 2620 it has all the maps pre-loaded so no PC is needed.
We got the product to charge the Doberman Laptop Defender by the USB port..not only can it work for that but this can be used in the car and outlet...my sister-in-law can even use it to charge her Motorola....This is a handy little charger and not bulky at all!!!
How can I get what I paid for? I bought this camera a couple weeks ago and don't come with the item description USB Cable, Rechargeable Battery Pack, Software suite bundled by manufacturer, AC adapter, computer cable, video cable for video transfer.
everything was great. the product came a few days after i ordered it as promised and i payed significantly less that what is being charged in stores. i would certianly buy from here again.
After losing our original adapter to flood damage, we looked for an affordable alternative. I ordered this adapter and had it within a few days. It has worked great, and meets our needs completely. And the price was very nice.
We have a HD antenna in our attic that pulls in OTA HDTV signals with no problem but amazingly, it doesn't get any decent reception of FM signals. Despite the fact that our favorite radio station is riddled with seemingly constant commercials from some car dealer in PA, we still like to listen.Their evening programming is especially good and when we found it impossible to tune with our attic antenna we took the next step into the Terk unit. At $70 bucks, this thing had to be good or I was returning like greased lightning.After two days of ownership and nearly 20 hours are play, the tuner has kept a strong signal locked in non-stop. It's a keeper. I'd give it 5 stars if it wasn't so expensive.
This is my second FM transmitter. It costs 1/3 of the first one and is sleeker, more modern and works way better than the other one. this was easy to set up and use. The directions are clear. When I traveled today to a new city I needed to change the frequency, but this was super simple, just went up .1 and it worked. It also has a USB that I can charge my MP3 player with. the other one I had said it would do this but never worked. this is SO worth the cost.
I am far from a professional photographer but I think anyone can take great pictures with this camera. I did alot of research before deciding wether to replace a privious pocket digital with the Rebel and I am glad that I got the Rebel. The picture quality is great and the fact that the camera is very user friendly is also obviously a major plus. I've always been one to take and share pic's and most people have noticed the change in quality of the pic's from my old camera to Rebel. I still havn't used all of the features but have played around with some nighttime photography as well as daylight and indoor and have been very pleased. Some of the features I don't know that I will ever use but I figure that if I ever decide to pursue them they are there. The only down side to this camera that I can think of is, if your looking for an pocket size camera then this is not for you. The Rebel is much bulkier but, in my opinion, the inconvienence is well worth the quality and flexibility that this camera offers you.
If you are setting up a network, this is the quality cat V cable for you! My system works great!Happy Holidays,Smacka
Though not a "true" macro lens, this converter lens maximizes macro photos. I own a Canon Powershot SX40. I'm so impressed by this lens that I will be buying the DCR-250.The lens works with the telephoto (in this case 35x), with the lens fully extended. The depth of field is very narrow. The camera is focused by moving the entire camera back and forward. I'm ordering a Macro focusing rail to add to my tripod to make this easier, otherwise it can be very difficult to make the micro adjustments needed for truly clear super macro photography. As a rule, I don't use the digital zoom capability of the camera, since I'm a purist.The photos of the critters I've posted are handheld, but I've bought a heavy duty table top tripod for the other shots.The bottom line: Check out the photos I've posted. I DO NOT adjust for color, nor do I ever use a flash. I prefer natural lighting and allow the camera to catch the colors. I put my photos into Photoshop Elements 9, crop then adjust the lighting (highlights and shadows) if needed. Otherwise they are untouched.I absolutely recommend this lens!
I love the clarity in images even in low light conditions. Battery seems to last much longer than previous versions of Canon and I love the new built in image stability feature. I haven't seen a single blurred picture out of all the pictures I've taken so far. Great camera!
I have been through a few SLR bodies and a couple of point and shoots. My lense kit ranges from 28mm to 400mm for the 35mm cam, a Pentax ZX-M. I was skeptical about the digital breed, and the Fuji2600 I bought 18 months ago was ok, but developed into a battery hog. The 4 MegaPixel LC40 has retired them all though! I couldn't believe that I finally had a Leica lens at a bargain price, and the optics make a huge difference. I have compared my pics to some others taken with a 5MP Sony, and the Panasonic/Leica LC40 has better colors, slightly better resolution, and far more natural contrast. The Sony made a waterfall appear, as if the water had been pasted onto the rock formmations in a qick and dirty PhotoShop! It took me a little while to get used to it, but an important lesson was to keep this camera locked at 100 ASA sensitivity whenever possible. Otherwise the automatic override can at times switch to a higher sensitivity, resulting in some minor rainbowing color noise effects around solid dark objects. This is only visible in larger printouts though (8x10 and bigger). I also use it fairly exclusively in the Aperture priority mode, which allows me to quickly check and adjust my shutter speed, while always having a good idea what the depth of field will be. While the 100ASA fix makes for great colors, I have also found this camera to make pictures superior to other models in low light conditions, with less noise (&quot;grain&quot;). The battery life is simply outstanding! I haven't charged my LC40 for about 3 or 4 days now, have taken around 50 shots, and still a better than 75% charge in the battery! I have to mention here, that I use this camera like an SLR, in that I keep the LCD monitor turned on for framing purposes and setting checks and also instantly review my pictures with the zooming feature. This a big no-no with many digicams if you want more than just a few shots, but not this camera. It keeps on going like the Energizer Bunny!My pictures are sharper and actually have better resolution (yes, I do mean better than 35mm film!) than ever, I can print whatever, whenever, and in what size I want, buying and getting film processed is a thing of the past, and thanks to my home computer I am even getting into the kind of special effects photography I always dreamed of, but never had a darkroom for.Like I said, it took me while to get the settings right, but now this is a better camera for me, than my SLR ever was or could be!Kudos to the Leica and Panasonic engineers for getting together and creating this new line. I wouldn't trade back to film anymore!As a final note: I am still trying to figure out the difference between this camera and the Leica Digilux1/Panasonic-LC5 (they are nearly identical) model. The LC40 is more compact, but that seems to be it, aside from being half the price, which makes it a far superior deal to the other (usually only 2 or 3 MegaPixel) cameras in this price range!Get it while you can - it's sold out in a lot of places!
I've held off reviewing these for 3 months waiting to get a Dolby Digital Live encoding soundcard to get real DD 5.1 into these from my PC..It was worth the wait.. these speakers with a DDL card like Soundstorm 2 or the HiTec X-Mystique 7.1 Gold (this is the one ive bought) sound fantastic.I'm not gonna get audiophile on you.. plenty of other revies have doen that for me.. just get the card.. get the cable and get the speakers.. thats all there is to it.
Not amazing, at all. Spent one hour working on it. Instead of taking away any scratches on my ipod, it caused new ones actually. Do not waste your money, deal with the fact the ipod has some scratches and save the bucks for a brand new one.
i bought this originally for a caribean trip but i have found so many uses for it since. i snowboard and sail and do lots of outdoors stuff, all of which involve moisture.and we all know moisture is the bane of digital electronics. i would give this product 5 stars for meeting the requirements of use, and ease of use. the deduction fo rthe 5th star is solely on the fact its a little bulky also since the lense of the case is always out a few of my best picture have smears or droplets on the key parts. so with a little pre shot prep this can be avoided. but thers no true way to make it less bulky, but thats a small price to pay for something that will keep your camera safe and dry.
We have an older 32" tv that is very heavy and nearly impossible to lift unless you are a weight lifter. We got tired of having to wrestle with it every time we wanted to sit in a different chair in the family room. So, we ordered the Sanus Systems TV32 Turntable. With considerable help lifting the tv, we put the turntable in place and what a difference! The turntable is a sturdy, quality piece and swivels silently and effortlessly. I would highly recommend this product. The only thing that would make it better would be if it came with a remote!
Good:- Price- Sound Quality- UtilityBad:- Not good for exerciseThese canalphones were on sale here at Amazon, which brought the price down to the same realm as entry-level alternatives from Sony, etc. For the price, the quality is better than I expected. This is my first pair of true canalphones (vs. earbuds) and the difference is night and day. I use the orange foam tips, which expand when you put them in your ears, creating a solid seal. This creates a moderate level of sound isolation, which is great for listening in public places. The noise is not completely canceled, like with true ear plugs, but it's enough that when there's music playing, you won't be able to hear anything else. The quality is exceptional; The first time I plugged them into my computer speakers, I heard a somewhat large amount of noise that I'd never heard before. Turns out that the noise was always there, but my old headphones never picked it up. A blessing and a curse. The quality is very solid, but I find that I occasionally have to change the EQ on whatever I'm using to allow for a little more bass, but I like the bass a little higher than normal. With this, it's punchy enough to give you the strange sensation like being tapped softly in the middle of your head. It's hard to describe.On the downside, there aren't particularly good for physical activity, though I use them for that anyway. You have to get used to having small noises of the cables hitting against things, etc. being transferred to the canalphones. Sometimes they get a little loose when running.
When delivered checked the inside for type of material, all stainless steel perfect. Liked it so much ordered a backup. Nothing beats these types of pots for brewing and taste.
My first experience with home networking or Wi-Fi. So I thought I'd get a top-o-za-line unit. Worked immediately with my XP machine and continues to work flawlessly there, but not my gf's Vista box. She's gone through weeks of trying different drivers, blue-screen crashes,...ugh! Also, on a good day my work laptop works fine, on others I'll lose Internet for no apparent reason every hour or so. Don't know what's to blame for that. Wireless signal is VERY strong - just stops accessing the outside world. I have not attempted to contact the manufacturer.
Have had it for a year and have really enjoyed it, but the preset buttons at the top have gradually fallen off. If preset buttons aren't an issue, it is otherwise a good little radio.
It arrived as expected. No problems. I use it for my Kodak Z990. I would purchase Transcend 8GB again if needed.
While the Sony version of this is more expensive, the sandisk version is actually faster. After formatting the available space is very close to 4gb. This works perfectly with the Sony PSP, it allow it to hold tons of video, music, and pictures. This is a very inexpensive item, you would do well to buy it!steven
The sound quality of the ATH-M40FS headphones is superb. I can hear high frequencies that I didn't hear with similar or lower priced headphones. The bass is "true" and clear with no distortion and is not accentuated like so many headphones and speakers are these days. I hate listening to headphones with accentuated bass that overwhelms the true sound.I compared this headphone with my Sony MDR-7506 headphones which is a professional industry standard. I've been using the 7506 headphones professionally for about 9 years.Both have superb sound quality and sound almost the same. In fact, my first impression is that the M40 may have slightly better high frequency response and sounds a hair crisper. The M40 seems to be a tiny tad louder than the 7506 when I swap plugs without touching the volume so don't worry about its sensitivity. The M40 is slightly heavier at 10 ounces verses the 7506 at 8 ounces (headphones only, not including the cables).The 7506 is more comfortable than the M40 since it has better quality padding and soft material where it touches the head. The M40 seems to clamp my head a bit more but I think that I will be able to lessen the pressure by bending the metal in the headband. Didn't want to overdo that all at once now. This is not to say that the M40 is uncomfortable. Each earpiece on the M40 is hinged and rotates. Looking at the photo you can see how it hinges on the forks but it's not obvious that each earpiece can rotate 180 degrees also. Therefore each earpiece can sit squarely on your head, unlike cheaper headphones that hinge but do not rotate.The cord is about 5/32 inch in diameter and 11.5 feet long. This is better quality cable than the small cables usually found on cheaper headphones. It has a inch male phone plug on the end which is what professional equipment uses. If you want to plug it into a 1/8" mini phone jack like what typical walkman type headphones plug into, then buy a cheap " to 1/8" male adapter from Radio Shack before your headset arrives.I would rate the sound quality 5 stars and the comfort 4 stars. I will be using my M40 headphones to listen to TV and the sound quality is so good that I know I will use them more than the TV speakers. While the Sony MDR-7506 headphones are more comfortable, this is the best bang for the buck headphones that I've found. It is so good that I'm planning to buy another set before Amazon stops selling them.
Great value for money. The quality of pictures are excellent. Only draw back is that there is no autofocus option. All in all a great buy...
As far as design, I like this bag. Pockets are well placed, and while you can't fit much beyond a laptop (15" Macbook Pro in my case), you can't get a slim/low-profile bag that you can live out of. I do wish the little pocket on the strap had a clear opening so I could put my train pass in it.The one thing I am very disappointed by is how the bag is made. There are small loose threads all over the place, and this shouldn't happen with a $50 bag.
All 10 that I bought work fine. Not much to say about a standard ethernet cable! It does what it says.
The image quality and color is very good. The 10X is plenty. The presets (scenes) work well. But does not has manual features to set aperture or speed. Does not has flash compensation.In other word it is excellent for the amateur.
Like all B+W hoods, this is more expensive than competitor brands but is terrific glass. I have B+W hoods for all my lenses.
i have a toshiba satellite 2405, and the adapter that came with my notebook died yesterday after serving me well for almost 3 years. so this morning i went to best buy and got the targus APA10US adapter. after i set it up, i discovered it makes a shrill, static-y sound that i could hear from the next room! so i returned it and got another one, hoping that it was a flaw with the specific adapter i got. turns out i was wrong -- the new one has the exact same problem! it's going back tomorrow, as well. oh, and the tip fits very badly. move the notebook or adapter even slightly, and the connection is lost... terrible, terrible product.
I bought this for my grandkids to enjoy this summer. It is a perfect size. My oldest is 4 years old and he loves it!
I went with the TransDock micro over DLO's cradles since we move the transmitter between cars a lot, and I've been very pleased. I've used it in the NYC/NJ area and around Boston and found it had a very strong signal and sound quality.
I choose this battery because have good price and accordance with my experience on this kind of battery is good.I like it because the duration time is the same like the original battery Panasonic. The only drawback I found is that the cover is very fragile, you need to be careful with the punches.I would recommend this product 100%.Regards!
The sound quality isn't brilliant, but it suits my purpose for listening to audiobooks. It would be perfect for a youngster. The only drawback is that there is no option for headphones, but you can't go wrong for the price.
I bought this product for use with myB+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating. I simply bought the largest filter size I needed for my lens kit (77mm) and counted on using step down rings for my other lenses (67mm in this case for my Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS). Every other filter in my camera bag is a B+W and every other filter in my bag has been well worth the high price paid.The product is priced not terribly far (at least by B+W standards) from cheaper step down rings. It turns out that this is simply because it's of similar quality to the cheap products! The step down ring itself is extremely light and is probably made of Aluminum. I find this completely unacceptable based on the fact that B+W touts (and somewhat justifies the high price of) their other filters based on the high quality brass ring. My issue with the Aluminum vs. Brass ring isn't based on vanity or snob appeal, but simply the fact that this ring binds nearly 100% of the time to any other B+W filter (the only kind I own) to which it is attached. For a company with a reputation of making (probably) the finest camera filter products in the world, this is completely absurd.I've even gone so far as to attach this ring to my 67mm lenses first, then gently attach my 77mm polarizer to the front of the step down ring. When doing this, I don't even screw the polarizer's threads to the end of their travel within the step down ring. I choose to gently rotate the front element of the polarizer in the "tightening" direction without touching either the back ring of the polarizer filter or the 67mm-77mm step down ring. By doing this, the polarizer serves as a "clutch" that ensures barely any torque is applied to the polarizer/step down ring interface. NEVERTHELESS, it still sticks! I'm an aerospace engineer with a pretty decent technical grasp, so one of the first precautions I took when realizing that this filter was not brass was to be careful not to foul the threads. I can't express how irritating this binding problem is in the field.Based on seeing other reviews for this product, it looks like I'm not the only one with this sticking problem. Some of the other reviewers gave 5 stars to the product despite the sticking/binding (are you kidding me?). Another review mentions that small metal shavings are present in the threads of their step down ring after use (again illustrating why Aluminum is unacceptable for this application). B+W, as a professional outfitter, should be absolutely ashamed for having released this product. If this amateur user is annoyed at missed photo opportunities because of this binding issue, I can't imagine how furious a pro would be.I've never given a 1 star review on Amazon in my life. This is the first and I'd happily give zero if possible. There is absolutely no excuse for a company like B+W (with utmost reputation for quality) to put out this kind of garbage. As of now, my nearly $200 B+W polarizer remains bound to this step down ring!
The monitor is GREAT. The combined service with Amazon and TigerDirect leaves a lot to be desired
This device is very simple to set up even though its confusing directions tempted me to limit it to 4 stars. To play Xbox 360 online or connect another device to the internet through this Wireless Client you're network would need to include a 2Wire HomePortal or OfficePortal. Note: This device can only be setup on the computer directly connected to the HomePortal Modem. Connect the Client to the HomePortal via ethernet cable, plug it in, and the CD-ROM recognizes and automatically configures the Client. The Client is then connected to the gaming console and plugged into an outlet and there you have it, online gaming at a fraction of the cost of the 360 wireless adapter. The only catch being that it's only compatible with a network using HomePortal hardware.
This is an inexpensive wireless router with many of the features you would expect -- support for encryption, an opt-in MAC address list to screen out freeloader neighbors, child protection features to protect your kids from unwanted content, and a decent firewall to keep the older "kids" out.I found the advanced settings hard to configure. Netgear seems to be so bent on making the setup process simple that more sophisticated features like "I want certain services to be let through the firewall" are hard to find and even harder to configure. ...but in the end I got it working.The real reason for giving it 2 stars was its poor longevity. A home router usually lasts me about 2-3 years. In fact, I gave up my last router not because of hardware failure but because it wasn't able to defend itself against a newer DoS attack. I bought this new in May 2008. When I changed a setting in February 2009 it stopped remembering my settings, and thereafter would only operate with factory default settings (so it couldn't remember things like the PPPoE login and password).I wouldn't even write about this except that this is apparently not an isolated incident. Several boxes are experiencing the same problem, and all within days of each other, as you can see here:http://forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=34680Netgear is replacing mine under the original manufacturer warranty, but what a hassle!
Fantastic sound, especially the bass. Blew away all the others that I listened to in the store by far. Price is high, so shop around. You also need to consider what you're going to put it in if you plan to schlep it around. I've tried several zip-up canvas bags I had around the house, but they don;t cut it. Guess I'm going to have to spring for the Bose carrying case.I don't have an IPOD, so I use it with my other-brand MP3 player. Just needed a $3 cord from Ace hardware. Used the same cord to use as external speaker for my laptop.No problem.Turned my laptop into the biggest MP3 player ever. No worries about filling up my portable MP3.
the extention is as long as 20 feet just like they say , i thought its a little short but when u stretch it is like 25 feet , even better .non of the adapters offer any kind of distortion that i could notice probably the extention that makes the sound a little bit lower but thats nothinggood quality , its worht it
Microsoft and Apple both should be ashamed for providing wall chargers without the necessary cabling--that's false advertizing and greedy---$30 for the little box that goes in the wall--probably worth only $2-3 and they couldn't provide the cable. Now I gotta unplug the cable from the back of the computer every time... ugggh!
I purchased this hair dryer and when I plugged it in for the first time, it knocked my outlet surge protector and also the circuit breaker for the bathroom! I had not even turned the hair dryer on! It had the hot, electric smell. I sent it back for a refund which Amazon quickly honored. I will not try this brand again.
The product did what it was advertised to do. Came on time and worked well. would use the company again.
I am satisfied with my purchase. The one thing that I would recommend is to reinforce the laptop slot more. If this is designed to carry a 17in laptop then it should have a more protective slot due to the weight of a 17in laptop. Other than that, I am pleased with the bag.
Who would of thought you can turn your TV in a computer monitor. This is one of my best purchase. Great length and durability.
Very slow print speed and poor print quality. And the size was not that much smaller than other ink jet printers.
Tried this in a store with two ordinary MP3 CDRWs (both burned at 4x speed). Neither was recognized as an MP3 CDRW - the unit just sat there, mute.(Playing back MP3 CDRWs is pretty much all that I would do with a unit like this, so I didn't test the other functions very much. The radio seemed to work well.)The search for a boombox that works as well as the Rio Volt line of personal players moves on...
This remote has extremely small buttons that lack any tactile response. The IR transmitter is much weaker than the remote that came with each component. This leads to partial reception of multi-component commands that leaves the remote in an incoherent state where it thinks the componets received all commands. I returned this product after 1 week.
Cheap and good...use it to connect my PS3 to a 42" Sony HDTV and been working flawlessly till date. Definitely recommended.
The cords on a lot of my headphones are 3 feet or less. Too short a length for me unless I am pretty close to my monitor. This extension cord gives me the freedom I want. Now I don't have to worry about length, I can be anywhere in my room and listen to what is on my monitor. I also like that it included 4 extra adapters in case I ever need them.The sound quality to me is the same as without using the extension cord.
--yet thinner, cheaper, and longer than competitive dealers. It's a no brainer if you want cable on your TV and have to decide where to buy from.
My experience was with the first version of this router (which was released in March 2003), so some of my concerns may not apply to the latest versions.Routing performance: C (Might not apply to later versions)This router is somewhat of a bottleneck. It felt a tiny bit slower than my first Internet router, a Linksys BEFSR41 v1.0 (which is really old compared to today's technology), but was noticeable only when I really thought about it. However, its performance and the performance of the Linksys BEFSR41 v1.0 is somewhat noticeably slower compared to a Linksys WRT54GL. This performance may have been hampered by the probable fact that my cable modem might only support 100Base-T4 and not 100Base-TX, while the WGR614 probably supports 100Base-TX and not 100Base-T4. 100Base-T4 uses all eight wires in an Ethernet link, slowing the signal symbol rate down in order to make the signal reliable enough for Category 3 (voice phone grade) cable. Unfortunately, it forces half-duplex communication. 100Base-TX uses only four of the eight wires in an Ethernet connection, requiring Category 5 (data grade) cable for reliable transmission and reception. The upside is that full-duplex communication is enabled, potentially doubling total throughput and eliminating time-wasting collisions if only switches are used. Therefore, the cable modem and WGR614 tried to initiate Fast Ethernet communication, but kept failing until I had to handicap the WAN port to force it to use 10Base-T in the Web-based configuration utility, forcing my cable modem and the router to talk to each other in a low-speed mode with no choices of variants to cause problems with.Ethernet switching performance: F (Might not apply to later versions)When two devices are trying to communicate with each other on the Ethernet LAN, I found out that this device is a serious bottleneck. Backups from one computer to another took long amounts of time compared to the time they took when either a Linksys BEFSR41 version 1.0 or a Netopia 3347W 802.11b wireless ADSL router with four-port switch was used as the switch in between the source and destination computers.Security: C (Applies to all versions)This router is capable of WPA-PSK using TKIP encryption. This is OK for today, but is not as secure as WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK using AES encryption. WPA is basically a stopgap standard for the time when 802.11i was unfinished in order to provide some real security until the time 802.11i was finished. 802.11i was finally finished and has gotten the marketing name WPA2. TKIP is basically WEP with a patch that masks away all attacks known to WEP. This mask is considered a masterpiece of retro-engineering because it brings real security to legacy devices. The problem with TKIP is that it is not as strong as AES encryption, and the worry that there are attacks left to discover in WEP that were not known when TKIP was discovered and therefore punch through both WEP and TKIP. Competitors like Linksys's WRT54GL have WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, and WPA2-PSK with both TKIP and AES encryption, making WPA-only devices obsolete. What is infuriating is that in all of the major Wi-Fi chip makers' 802.11g products integrated AES hardware designed to add 802.11i compliance when the standard was finished. Many manufacturers have failed to do the right thing and use this hardware to implement WPA2 or WPA2-PSK on their 802.11g products.Reliability: F (Likely applies to later versions, as their cases look like they are not well-ventilated, like this version. However, there is a small but significant chance that I could be wrong.)This thing has a habit of crashing due to overheating. When you look at the packaging, it looks aesthetically pleasing, but its design makes it overheat. You are practically forced to stand it up to try to make it easier for it to dissipate heat due to convection currents. Fortunately, this is easy to do, but it will still occasionally crash and gets really hot to the touch even when it is stood upright on its side so that it can take advantage of convection currents to dissipate heat. Netgear redesigned its packaging for versions 5 through 7 of the hardware. This redesign looks like it will help the router dissipate heat better when it is stood upright on its side, but will make it overheat faster when it is placed flat on a surface. I would rather have an ugly but functional router than a beautiful but malfunctioning router. If I wanted a piece of art, I would go to the mall and buy a small statue or painting instead of a beautiful but malfunctioning router. Linksys's router designs, like its BEFSR41 and WRT54GL, prove that something can look good and work well.Wi-fi performance: C (Might not apply to later versions)It has great range. However, it is difficult for other Wi-fi cards to connect to it in WPA mode. However, once a connection is established, it never drops the connection unless it crashes or loses power. It has no problems synchronizing in WEP or no encryption modes. I have had no trouble connecting to a Netopia ADSL router nor a Linksys WRT54GL router with my wireless card in WPA-PSK mode, so WPA-PSK support on this router must be buggy.ConclusionNetgear might have fixed the instability, performance, and overheating performance in later hardware revisions. However, even the current version's lack of WPA2 support renders this product obsolete. Get a router that can support WPA2 and looks like it has enough ventilation to keep itself cool enough to prevent crashing.
Having purchased a batch of these (nearly a dozen) I thought I had hit the mother lode of great deals. However, they began to fail at an alarming rate, rendering them unusable for live performances.The cause of the failures appears to be the solders at the connectors. It is a relatively easy fix if you are handy with a soldering gun, but also frustrating when you expect cables to work out of the box and provide a reasonable service life.As others have noted these do not appear to be true 12n gauge cables - perhaps 14 gauge is a closer call. I have no problem with that aspect because despite what looks like poor manufacturing and assembly at the connectors the cables seem to be high quality and when they do work they are relatively noise free. Those characteristics earned this cable three stars in my opinion instead of a lower rating.If you are purchasing these for a home studio and know how to resolder the connections these cables are a decent deal given the price and quality of materials. If you want cables for live performances and/or are not handy with a soldering gun I highly recommend that you look elsewhere.
The bag does everything it claims to do. There is plenty of room for the SD cards and batteries. Super protection.
Product works well with my Directv system to allow me to receive local channels. Easy installation and hookup.
In the long run, using AA's batteries is always a good investment for digital coolpix 5700 camera since it seems never end production and available just about anywhere; especially, if having wide angle len attached to camera body, it keeps balance holding weight between base and front which stablize position of shooting.
Great choice for everyday use: protects your lens from scratches and almost doesn't impact the image colors
I purchased this armband over two months ago, and so-far it's lived up to my expectations. I definitely beat the hell out of my ipod and use it for everything: trail mountain biking, climbing, trail running, the gym, etc. The material has proved to be incredibly durable, without any irritation, and the protective silicon case for the ipod holds it firmly in place. You need not worry if you are one of those profuse sweaters, the protective casing keeps the ipod water resistant against your arm. Even my girlfriend can wear the arm band, and her arms are pretty slim; i'd go out on a limb and say it fits all sizes. Regarding those complaining of freezing, i think your complaints need to be directed towards either apple or yourself. I mean seriously, how would a plastic and rubber armband effect your ipod's functioning? Needless to say, i've never exeperienced something of that nature. I hope this helps...
After looking at multiple SD card cases, I just bought this product and it's MUCH better for my needs than a dedicated SD carrier. I can get 3 SD cards in a pocket (there are 6), so 6 SD cards, 2 USB thumb drives, a card reader and the cable for the card reader all fit in this little case. I'm thrilled!
While I was happy with the price of a supposed "brand new" camera battery and how fast I received it, I was a little disappointed that the battery package was opened and not sealed. The bottom of the package had been sliced open and the battery was not in its package when I received it. Therefore I do not know if the battery was truly "brand new" or used and resold.
Works great! It performs as you would expect and at a cost that you can afford. I am quite satisfied.
If you are looking for a > 60" set, look no further. This is an (almost) state-of-the-art DLP except for the DMI specs which don't matter (at least THIS year).I can't think of a feature it lacks, and at Amazon's price (with free shipping) for &lt; $1900 it was WAY less than the $2600 Circuit City and Best Buy are asking (not including sales tax !!!)I expected a long wait, and bare-bones shipping. Amazon had it here in 5 days with WHITE GLOVE (which I din not expect.) The guys carried it up a flight of stairs, unboxed it, plugged it in to see it fire up, and took away the box (its nice to tip those guys by the way ....)As usual, Amazon had DELIGHTED me with purchases I would typically make at a big box store. Samsung delighted me (though watching non-HD stuff can be a little pixelated and grainy.) Comcast offers most of my favorite shows in HD, and with an Xbox Elite (with HD DVD) this thing is UNbelievable. Even the Ninteno Wii looks good.If you have the extra 10" of depth, this is HALF the price of an LCD or plasma of the same size and the performance is probably better.
i got this item for my husband as a gift, and haven't had any problems with it at all.
I received these as a gift for college, so all of this will be for those who are currently sharing a residence with others.PROS:Build Quality (4/5):After two months of heavy use and getting banged around there is no signs of wear or tear. They do feel a tad flimsy when handling them, but all of the joints and connections are as strong as they were when I bought them.Comfort (5/5): This is where these excel, and I can hardly imagine a set of headphones that feel better on your head, because, you forget you are wearing them seconds after putting them on. The material used is not your standard leather, and provides a very comfortable feel.Sound Quality (3/5): There are two sides to this, the Mids are very nice and create an experience of immersion. This is great for watching movies where there is a lot of dialogue. Comes in clear, and you can get sucked into it thanks to the comfort as well. Even with a room full of people you can get sucked into the movie (provided there is not an abundance of ambient noise, THESE ARE NOT NOISE-CANCELLING).CONS:Wire (3/5): The cable is too long for general use. My computer can be on one side of a room and I almost reach the other side with these on. The cable gets int the way when sitting right in front of your computer. Also, the jack is a lager one (the kind hooked up to an amp), but Sennheiser thankfully provides you with a converter, which is nice but that extends the overall jack to a length of 3 inches. One of these days I worry that I am going to move my laptop the wrong way and I will mess up the jack. Quality of the wire is on-par with what you will find with headphones at this price range. Not going to break, but can always use improvement.Sound Quality (3/5): There is low bass on these. It is not the kind you are looking for when listening to say dubstep, but it works for movies. Actually, for immersion, the bass is nicely set, but if you wanna rock out hard you are left disappointed. I just tried this with a heavy drop (Chiddy Bang: I Can't Stop, which has a mighty large bass), and it is mediocre.This is after two months of hard use, and I believe I have made a fair opinion on it. It's ranges form $40-$55. Not the greatest "taste" of Sennheiser, and I will probably switch back to Klipsch as my main brand, but there is a chance I will order another set of Sennheisers in the future.
It all started one evening when my visiting 19 year old son, picked a fight with his 14 year old sister. I had an established 802.11b home network that was functional and dependable. My son decided that to deprive my 14 year old daughter of internet access, he would just unplug the Wireless Access Point... to my dismay, the access point did not come back after this incident. I decided instead of using a BEFSR81 router with another WAP11 access point, I decided to go G, replacing the access point and the router. I see an appreciable difference in reception reaching all corners of the house. The setup was simple as with all of the Linksys products I've owned. Completly compatable with all my PCMCIA/PCI/USB devices, so I'll purchase a Linksys WPC54GS Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster and see how it goes. It's been a cool summer and I enjoy computing on the deck.
Sennheiser's products have been consistently high quality and this is a good entry model headset. I gave it 4 stars because the over the ear cushion got warn down over time and it eventually rested on the ear and not around it, making the headset somewhat uncomfortable over long periods of wear.
The Rain Design stand is the best solution ever for the worker who is struggling with neck problems from looking down at a laptop on a desk all day. Keeping the screen up around eye level is the preferred position and now that I have this stand, I feel better and am staying out of the chiropractor's office!
They sent me a white one that looked completely different than the one pictured, but it works well nonetheless, but I do wish they would not advertise a different product than pictured. 2 stars because it worked well
This was my first digital camera I ever purchased. It is a excelent camera for anyone just getting into photography or just needing a simple snap shot camera. I am going to sell mine simply because I am getting more professionaly into photography and have worked with a professional photographer for 6 years now. I'm thinking about getting teh olympus C 740 ultra zoom but this camera is the best little camera I have seen compared to all the other ones out there.The one issue i had with it was that when I put in in my pocket to carry around on my travels my leg tended to rub the dial that turns the camera on and i would have it on in my pocket without knowing it.Other than that an excelent camera for anyone needing something for snap shots
it barely stuck to the screen, kept falling off, it was just horrible and you could still see a lot unless you were at a specific angle. Cant believe this is 100 bucks. I returned it!
This is an 8" square mounting plate. I am using it to ceiling mount my projector. It accepts standard 1 1/2 threaded plumbing pipe for connection / extension to the mount on the projector. Of course with the large size there should be something in the ceiling to mount it to. When my home was built I had the builder create a mounting area for projectors with side by side 2 x 12's between the ceiling joists. I used this along with a 5" extension and Chief RPA245 which is a custom mount for my projector. The combination created and rock solid and stable mount for my projector. The projector is 16' 3" from the screen. If you look a the pixels on the screen with magnifying glass the pixels are prefectly stable with zero movement. This helps to create a execptionally clear and detailed image.
BEST THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT IS THAT I PURCHASED IT THROUGH AMAZON FOR A FRACTION OF THE PRICE THOSE OTHER GUYS WERE CHARGING.
I have two of these. I bought the first Amp One (the older model with 2 sets of inputs and 2 sets of speaker outputs and the meters on the face) to use with a computer... it was actually a little annoying, functionally, to use for that. I tried it on my home theater to drive my front speakers, I didn't notice a bit difference with my Bose 401s (the older, triangle footprint ones). Those are 4ohm speakers and I never had a problem with it shutting down or overheating, btw. I kept it there because it looked nice on my stack of equipment ;) and eventually picked up a second Amp One (like the one pictured) just to try out in other applications.Anyway, after some time, I replaced my bose (which I never thought were super speakers by any means) with some Paradigm Mini Monitors. With those speakers I could hear a difference between my receiver (Yamaha RX-V630) and the amp one. Not just in loudness, but in clarity. Things just sound more "alive." I run the 2nd amp in bridged mode to power 2 Paradigm Titans (wired in serial) as my center channel.I'm sure that these are not the end-all-be-all of amps, but they're better than my Receiver's amps (which was itself noticeably better than previous amps that I'd had). I'm considering getting another Amp One (or two) for the rear or getting a step up in brand (to a Rotel, maybe) and comparing. I've gotten a couple really great deals on Amp Ones. I don't think I'd pay 200 for one and $150 is pushing it, but if you can grab one up for less than $150, it's a sweet deal.
I am Ebayer seller and I have to take close-up pictures especially of jewelry and the marks on items. This len does a great job. Highly recommend and the price is right.
I bought this unit to replace my old Pioneer DV-434(had loading tray issues). I didnt expect much of a difference from this unit because I figured that all units were pretty much the same. I was wrong. With the beefed up video and audio bits, it makes a huge difference. DVD's sound unreal, and the seperation and accuracy is unbelievable for such a cheap unit. Only downfall is the fact that it doesnt support CD text or ID3 tags from MP3's. This to me is more of a frill than a necessity. Also the display is a little lack-luster. The video output is also noticably cleaner. I like the option menu to tweak the picture to ones liking. You can also tweak the audio by selecting size of speakers, distance, and gain. Friendly remote as well. All in all for a $130 this DVD player packs a good punch.
I was looking for a case for my 1tb WD Essential external hard drive and this product came up as a recommendation/result of my search. Unfortunately, it was too small to fit the hard drive and yet a bit too big for my WD My Passport hard drive. The outer casing felt strong, which is a plus but I wish it would fit either one of my hard drives better.~Should have double checked the product measurements instead.
I use the FM xmtr in a delivery van. There is some static most of the time and I have to change the station it transmits to often. It is much better than just having the fm radio. I am glad I bought it but a perfectionist may not be happy.
This device was not compatible with new computer. It worked once then did not work again. New computer so it must be the adaptor
I'm a non-techie who got this system set up in one night and it works perfectly. (I had an optical digital cable ready and waiting for the hookup to my G5). No hiss at all! Just good, clear, loud music! Even my DVD player, which is hooked up via a cheap coax I found in a drawer, is crystal clear and hiss free!! Highly recommended!
This worked well. No leaks. For my first use, I took it down without my camera inside and pressed and turned all the buttons and knobs. You should do the same. Then check the o-ring carefully all around for dust or sand after each time you close the case. Then I took it beyond 100 feet. No leak. Dry. Worked perfectly.
It bears repeating. HDMI cables pass a digital signal, in other words 1's and 0's or on and off pulses. Like HD TV you either have a perfect signal or none at all.Buy the cheapest cable you can find.
Several of the customer reviews that disappeared when Amazon restocked the 533 spoke of the noise from the hard disk actuator as it banged away incessantly. But for the design defect of failing to provide real memory to store the TV-Guide information the Pioneer would be far preferable to the machine I replaced it with when my 533's hard disk failed two days after receiving it from Amazon. If you have time, wait for the 533/633 models to be replaced. The Pioneer human interface is excellent. I did not have time and bought something else roughly comparable in price that works fine for recording cable TV but is far less adept at editing the VHS tapes I am moving to DVD.
I bought the subwoofer for my nephews car. Sounds good and big bass for a good price.
I just got a 100 pack spindle of these Velocity DVD-R disks, and four of the first eight disks have failed on two different burners. They felt cheap right away but I thought I'd give theme a chance. I've never had problems with Verbatim, Memorex or Maxell. I'm giving up on Velocity and buying a brand name - at a 50% failure rate these are no bargain.
The previous reviewer said that he cannot get good range from this, but he didn't say what that range was. I can walk anywhere in my house and get great connectivity. I would have to say that the furthest i have gotten so far from my access point in my house would be about 300 feet, and no problem. I have not tested the maximum range yet though.My walls in my house are not concrete or anything however, so i have never had any problem with 802.11b, (but will probably wish i had concrete when the tornado hits).Over all, installation was a snap, my range is good, bit of a drain on the battery .You may want to get a wireless pc card and a pc card expanion for the ipaq if battery life is important to you, because the pc card expantion pack comes with its own battery, and the cf expantion does not. So far, the only pcmcia card I KNOW OF that supports windows ce is the Compaq WL110 (which coincidentily is not sold here).In my opinion, linksys equipment has always been good to me, and this is no exception.
Unfortunately I cant review the 'Cables To Go" brand cable as its NOT the brand cable I received (see vendor review). The cable I got works but was not the one I paid for.
These earphones are superb ! This is actually the second time I have purchased these - my dog ate the first set! The bass is great - if you remember to properly insert them into your ear to creat a seal. They block outside noise just as they say they do and the sound quality is outstanding.
This is the perfect product for someone who travels with portable computers. You don't have to tote around long phone cords it retracts with no jamming! Excellent travel accessory!
The Cobra LI 4900 is a great little radio with good output power for GMRS and a tiny size and a great price.When looking at FRS/GMRS Radios radios ignore the marketing ploys that tell you the range of the radios (12 miles, 18 miles, 22 miles). All of the radios sold to the general public (except high end models- over $100 per individual radio) have the same power output rating- 1/2 a watt for FRS and 2 watts for GMRS. All other things being equal- every radio will have the excact same range. Why do you think that the more expensive the radio the farther a range the manufacturer says it has? Because they want you to THINK a more expensive radio has a farther range so you will buy the more expensive one. But they all have the same power output- meaning they will essentially have the same range. This is all a marketing PLOY to get you to buy a more expensive radio. A more expensive radio may have more features, but if the power output is the same the range will essentially be the same. You can look for the power output on the manufacturer's website, but I have researced this already- almost all models sold to the general public have 1/2 a watt for FRS and 2 watts for GMRS. With the power rating being the same the things that will affect range are antenna size, height of the transmitter, and terrain- usually things you will have little control over. So buy a radio that has the features and size you want and ignore the marketing ploys about the range.
this stereo is awesome! great sound, great look, it provides evreything you need in bookshelf stereo!
Normally don't write reviews but I own to everyone cuz I read them before buying.The N4 is a good unit, at least for two years it was. The biggest Con is the HEAT this box gets REAL HOT ... at least mine does needs a bigger case with internal fans.I still get to see the source from the RF Coax In (Cox Cable), but the picture is distorted diagonal lines mixed up colors, etcI'm actually looking at getting the Viewsonic N6, reason is it's a feature packed box, it has what I need. Will only buy if I can purchase an extended warranty thou .....PS: Everything else still works
Don't buy this camera unless you have money to throw away. The camera was a little over one year old and we had probably shot less than 8 rolls of film. Towards the end of the film, it jammed and we had to send the camera back to Canon to be fixed. After 6 weeks the camera shop called us to say that Canon had returned the camera to them with a note that said they had tried to contact us about the repair bill and because we didn't respond they assumed we didn't want to pay. We had not received any contact or quote from them. The camera shop finally managed to get hold of someone at Canon after calling them for 2 days and they quoted us $115 to fix it, which included a &quot;thorough clean&quot;. Gee whizz. No thanks. We saved our money and bought a new Pentax camera that WORKS.
Stopped working after 2 weeks. Now it's trash. Don't waste your money on this. If possible I'd give it 0 stars.
I converted my LaserJet 5MP (what a workhorse!) to wireless with this unit. It communicates well with the Ubuntu and Windows Vista laptops in the house. Wireless printing is much more convenient than print sharing since you don't have to turn on an extra machine to act as a server.The documentation could be better and you need a Windows computer (or WINE) to get this running because the web interface doesn't work out of the box. But it's been running fine for weeks now that I've installed it.I haven't had a problem with signal strength at all and my printer is upstairs while my computer is often downstairs.I would recommend this adapter with the caveat that it's easy to set up if you know the basics of home networks. From the other reviews and comments, I'd say that if you don't know what an IP address is or how to install a networked printer on your OS, you might want to look elsewhere for something simpler to install.
I bought this at an incredible price and had it in less than a week at no charge shipping. I bought it to be my backup on an apple macbook. It took less than five minutes to set it up for time machine and it is working perfectly. It comes with Windows software installed. Great! Great! Great!
Very simply, I have used this scanner for around 6 months and couldn't be happier. I don't need a professional scanner and this one scan images very well. I have never recieved a complaint from any pictures I have scanned. On the contrary, everyone loves them! The price is right, setup was quick, and operation is very easy!!
I had this on my wishlist and was super happy that my wife bought for me as a gift this Christmas. I haven't had it long, but it works great. I use it with a Media PC I built. I normally use a separate remote to watch movies, etc... but wanted a wireless keyboard with good range that did not need direct line of site, so I could sit on the couch and edit names or transfer files, etc...Do check the dimensions though, I knew this would be just a little smaller than a full size keyboard, and it is. My wife was surprised and thought it would almost be remote or a larger remote size, and that it is not.I sit about 12 feet away (put on my glasses) and then can do everything I want. It has all of the controls I found important, like arrow keys (needed for Media PC Player,) Media Keys, and can use the trackball instead of a mouse. It's perfect. It has a bulky USB receiver with a sync button on it, for first time sync, but since it works from the back of the Media PC it doesn't have to make my Media PC look bad. Instead my Media PC just looks like a AV Receiver (Antec Fusion Case) and this usb receiver is hid on the back. It even remembered the sync when I unplugged the USB receiver from the front and moved it to another USB connection on the back.
Software is VERY easy to use and they had the drive pre-formatted for me, Nice touch! Lots of space for storing music,data, photos etc. Transfer rate is fast.
I have a raggedy bunch of equipment -- old Bose speakers, a subwoofer, a Hitachi hi-def Tv with a Sony a/v receiver - and aging ears. I couldn't get the dialogue of some of my favorite shows despite all the cool gear and a friend advised me that the center speaker was the key to it all. This unit ties it all together with perfect, crisp dialogue, and overall great sound. It looks great and is a perfect match for the silver Comcast Motorola cable box, the same length and with the dark gray grill cover in place it sits unobtrusively on top of it (I've put it up on a couple of empty cassette boxes to allow for the air to flow above the cable box). So it looks great, sounds great, and didn't break the bank either! very happy customer.
I had a ICF7600 for about 10 years until it finally fell apart. I replaced it with the 7600GR and enjoy the new features such as the sync detection. It's not a good as the desktop units costing much much more, naturally. But I throw it in my briefcase when I go on a trip and it is a great portable radio. The discounted price from Amazon made the decision even easier.
Having recently moved I apparently lost the A/C adaptor-charger for for HP digital camera. With a major family event scheduled and a non-working camera I was in a panic. Brick and mortar stores had replacements that were beyond my budget. In fact I thought about buying a new camera...it would have been about the same price. Fortunately I came across this offering on Amazon.com and went for it. With less than 3 weeks to the event I was still wondered if the unit would make it here in time. I should never have thought twice about it as within 4 business days the charger was here! Semmingly brand new and an exact replacement for the lost unit, my camera was ready when the big day came!
I ordered two of these cases for two Kodak EasyShare DX4330 cameras that I keep for my granddaughters to use, and was very pleased with them. The front pocket is large enough for storing extra batteries and the cameras fit snugly in the main compartment. The only reason for not giving five stars is that on one of them the closure strap is sewn off center, but not bad enough to bother with returning it. For the price this product is a good choice to protect your small camera.
It was a great camera for the week that I owned it. My camera was stolen a week from which I received it, so I can not give much of a review sorry.
I paid under $10 for a 25-ft HDMI cable through Amazon (the product I am reviewing). DO NOT be convinced that the $300 version of the sam product at Best Buy is superior because it is NOT! This was a stellar item for the price, and works perfectly. I connect my HDMI-capable laptop to my HDTV and relax and surf the web in 1920x1080p glory.
The laptop pouch is well padded and a reasonable size (though my 13" Macbook isn't deep enough to fill it out), and there's a good variety of pockets. I haven't found a good place for the computer's power cord, but it's easy to stuff a lot of books, notepads, pens, and mints in there. The zippers and strap clips are solidly made; no problems yet.My only minor annoyance is that it feels heavy when fully loaded. I usually stuff about as much into it as possible, though, so that shouldn't stop you from buying one -- just know that it isn't a "miracle bag" that can reduce the apparent weight of your load!
I must say, I was a bit disappointed when I first got this camera, I am used to the Olympus C range, having used a C 3020 extensively for work, so I thought this would be a breeze. Well, it takes some getting used to that killer zoom, and a lot of the first few pictures I took suffered from the shake associated with a longer lens, also on automatic settings, it tends to go for slower shutter speeds rather than pop up the flash (more hand shake issues). But, once you get used to it, and start to manually adjust settings (made really easy to save with the my mode settings), it takes great shots, and the zoom really is AMAZING.Only thing I really hate is that horrid digital viewfinder thing, its grainy, and you have NO idea whats in focus or not, it's not too big an issue, because I almost always use the LCD when I'm taking my shots, but I have no idea why anyone whould do that to such a great camera (must waste a lot of battery too).Some minor dislikes: it does't feel as solid as the C 3020, the dials seem less durable, a strap that only attaches to one side, so that the camera hangs like most point and shoots, and not like an SLR.Bottom line, great camera, amazing zoom, sucky viewfinder, a bit of a learning curve. If your interested in the zoom, go for it, otherwise you might be better off with the C 4000 or something such.
Ok, so here is the deal. I love to swim. I swim 5-6 times a week for about an hour a day. I would swim all day if I could, but lets face it, swimming laps in a pool can be boring. So I researched many different kinds of waterproof cases for my beloved Ipod and I settled on the Otterbox based on others who reviewed it. So I bit the bullet & I got one along with a set of h2o earphones. I put it all together and prayed! I got in the pool, went under water and low and behold I heard The Foo Fighters. JOY!! So, I started swimming and swimming and had the best swim to date. Time flew by and I was happy. Now all I can do is caution the person reading this and remind you, there are many DIFFERENT generations of ipods. Make sure you get the right Otterbox for yours. I also used my existing Ipod armband to hold my Otterbox, because even though it has a belt clip, I was not wearing a belt, so the armband worked great. If this helps you make your decision then I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
My camera is a z1012 i.s. It works great. I love the camera! Click here for it:Kodak EasyShare Z1012 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomI bought this case for it. It is a good case for a smaller camera, and has a great storage compartment on the bottom. It is, however, a little tight for my camera. If you have a z**12 camera, you should look at getting a bigger case. If you have a smaller camera, this case is great! Well worth the $15.-Luke
This is a great buy, great price, excellent television, great picture!!! We will soon move this Television to our 2nd home in Mexico and purchase a larger screen but same brand for our existing home. Amazon was great to purchase from, their shipping was awesome and the Television you cannot beat for the price!
If you're interested in throwing your money away, there are better ways to do it than buying a Viking product. I had the same experience as Eugene Wolfson (4-23-03) using this CF card with my Canon Power Shot G-3 (but I bought before his review). Photos displayed on the LCD monitor with no indication of a problem; take a few more pictures, review, everything appears ok on the monitor, take a few more pictures, review and sudddenly half the photos taken earlier show "card error"! I am now trying to retrieve about 300 pictures I took at a wedding. Photo shop says the entire card is [bad] even though I had erased the [bad]photos so that when I brought the card in, there were no photos showing "card error." I am doubtful about my ability to recover ANY of these pics. Reformatting the card does NOT work - I've tried that 3x. ... If I could have given it a negative number of stars, I would have. And yes, I am furious.
Hi All,I have bought 5 8800 GTS 320MB and 1 geforce 8800 GTX.I have tried BFG and EVGA but the best of them are EVGA its faster and cheaper from the price factor.recently i have bought XFX 8800 GTS 320 XXX and its faster than any 320MB in the market also faster than XFX 8800 640MB GTS XXX, if u are playing at 1024X768 or 1280X720 dont pay for the 640MB or the GTX just buy this card and it can handle everything at the max also make sure that u have a good CPU like AMD 4000+ and above or CORE 2 DUO because i have tried them on those type of CPU and they are handling every game at the max settings.also make sure u have Good PSU ( power supply ) and good cooling.
I bought these a month ago on a whim...I have a bunch of headsets, and I keep looking for the most comfortable set that sound good. So far, these seem to be the best. I also own a set of Shure E-2c's, which are much more expensive...and they sound good, but aren't as comfortable and don't deliver the bass that these do. I'm impressed to say the least. Right now these are the earbuds that I'm traveling with to enjoy solid sounds and keep the noise down on the BART in San Francisco. Anyone who has spent any time on there knows how loud it can be. All in all, I'd recommend these as a reasonble upgrade over any of the standard MP3/iPod headphones that come with a base unit. I'm done spending over $100 on headphones if these hold up like I think that they will!
to receive and open it seems of good quality wine in a box well protected. The number of stars not complete because I have not completely exceeds my expectations
I easily installed the Car kit in little time. Having a stereo though with no Auxiliary input I am relying on the FM transmitter. Living in a large but not to large metropolitan area I have trouble finding an open frequency thus giving interferance quite often. Even when having good reception I find that the trasmitter is quiter than a normal radio station (although you can set the transmition volume). Overall the kit is good.
cables came in about 1 week, quality was good, performance good, wood buy again, I only give 5 stars if it arrives faster than expected
First, downloaded latest Vista Ultimate 64bit drivers from hp.com. Took a couple of minutes to recognize and install drivers on a Vista SP1 laptop. Printing with no issues in five minutes.
I was so relieved there was still some Kodak film out there and asalways the pictures are terrific and the color is great, as only Kodakcan do. Thank you Amazon, for making it possible to purchase Kodak.
This is a pretty hefty surge suppressor but it feels very sturdy. The sockets are very tight, so your A/C adapters don't just fall out.Pros:The transformer-spaced outlets worked perfectly.Cons:The included coax cable is RG-59, so I didn't even bother to use the coax protection. Most cable companies use RG-6 for your cable modem or HDTV connection, so why even bother with inferior RG-59.Overall:I wish it had more outlets, but the Amazon description is incorrect. It is protected up to 3600 Joules and not 2950. The packaging clearly states that in the event there is a surge, the device has outlived its purposed. Hopefully the LED indicator is truthful in relaying the condition of the surge suppressing semiconductors.I bought two of these for my office since I wanted an updated surge suppressor for my gaming rig.
At first I was a bit sceptical because everyone was saying to get other brands but they were too pricey. So with my budget I bought this camera as a gift for my boyfriend and the truth is the picture quality has totally blown me away.The level of detail that we get from this 6 mega pixel beauty is incredible. It has over 19 modes and even if that is too much trouble and you want to use AUTO that works pretty well. It has plenty of features for the price.As for the previous comment about the software, well I am not too sure what he found confusing about it but I found it pretty easy to use.All in all I am very happy that I bought it since my boyfriend absolutely adores his new toy. We even get out more so that he can take pictures all over the island.
Great cheap keyboard, never had any issues after years of use. Not much more to say, its a keyboard.
I purchased this wire for connecting the receiver to my Energy Take Five classic as the folks at Energy supply no wires. I recommend that you measure your room size and buy the required amount of wire. I added 20 feet extra to the room size just to be on the safe side. When you are finished with the room measurements cut the wire needed in to the lengths required. Most people would need 5 parts as, three would be for the front speakers and two others for the surround ones i.e. if you have a 5.1 system. These wires come with a color coding usually a white band in the wire which would help you determine the negative or the positive connection. Splicing the wire is a hard job but any kitchen, Swiss or specialized knife would be able to do the tool. For the price this is a decent buy. Five stars. 2/17/2011
CONS first:1. all the buttons on the front are dimpled so you can use your stylus on them.... EXCEPT the up/down buttons... why?2. the screens are breakable, but this is true of every PDA.--i broke the screen on my first visor, so with my next one i purchased a protective case -- this is a MUST for people who carry it everywhere, and it is the only accessory that i highly recommend buying.3. the design is kinda ugly.pros:i shopped long and hard for the perfect pda (which i think does nto exist -- see cons above). i settled on the visor because i knew a few people who had one and they were happy. i also choose the visor because it has room for expansion if i ever need it.i have not needed more than 8megs of space yet... but i do not sync my email as much as i used to.my advice to beginners: buy the visor and do not waste your money on the bells and whistles until you know what you want. [....] if you spend $600 on a pocket pc, then you might later realize that you paid for features that you never use.
I had my 455 serviced in January(2009). Unit was fixed and returned. Worked for another 5 months then it started acting up. Informed Sony with much complaining they decided to fix for free. I received a call several days later that unit was unfixable and they would be returning my purchased price. I will give them credit for customer service. Don't buy this unit.
I've been running one for a few weeks now and here's the problem I found with the device:The channels that you watch by using the channel up and down button on the remote are unique and distinct from the channels you can record. Most of the folks on here having problems getting it to record are probably stumbling in to this.I connected the unit to an antenna and my cable and had it scan for channels. This populates the list of channels you can watch. You can then press the menu key at a blank screen to enter the device menu, edit your channel list, etc.The channels you can record are dependent on the TV-Guide Channel. You have to program this list completely separately from the main list of watchable channels.Once you get both lists to co-incide with the best quality channels it works perfectly. Getting to that point takes time and lots of fiddling.
Very good product for its price. Works perfect with my Olympus E-500 camera. I use the TTL auto most of the time. With a little experience it is possible to make beautiful night time photos.The only thing i dont like is the on/off button, which is a little bit hard to push.
Bought the Beltronics V995 radar detector to provide some comfort during two long driving trips. Encountered many speed traps along the way, and the V995 clearly gave notice of each with plenty of time to take action. Some false alarms in automatic mode near dense part of towns with major stores (using auto doors) near highway. Default setting seemed best, so set up was a breeze. For the price it was a great value considering its excellent performance. Overall the V995 gave me lots of confidence during these trips.
RELIABILITYOut of 6 Netgear GS line switches, I've had 2 fail outright and one requires reboots.2 GS108 isolated for iSCSI. One requires a reboot every few months.2 GS108 switches at a different site. One failed such that all of the link lights flash at the same time, network drops each time, completely unusable. Power cycle doesn't help. Power it off and unplug it for an hour, and it will work for 20-30 minutes. It took 12 months to fail, but I had swapped it in the middle with the working switch during a facilities move.One GS116 uplinked to a JGS116 and used to feed the back office PCs and laptops failed the same as the one GS108 failure above. This is in a different city than the GS108. This worked fine for 6 months.One GS105 which works fine after 2 years, but is not left on full-time.One JGS116 (bigger case, has heat sinks and fans) works fine for several years.All switches have plenty of ventilation.In summary, the GS1xx line seems to have a 50% failure rate after 6 months of power-on time. The retail versions have a lifetime warranty, but cross-ship is $20. The JGS1xx switches (with fan) seem to be much more reliable.PERFORMANCEiperf 94-96MB/sec - Source Linux (Lenny), Celeron D 2.0, Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5754iperf 45MB/sec - Source WinXP SP3, P4 3.2GHz, Intel Pro/1000Summary: Pretty good for a desktop switch.
Works great for my cordless land line phone, and that's the only device I'll be using it for. I have to have both hands free so I can type while I talk with clients about contract changes.It's okay for Droid X. I occasionally get dropouts but it might be the included 2.5-to-3.5mm adapter. As long as the phone/cord/connector aren't being moved, it's okay.Comfortable in the ear. It's not used like a typical ear bud and, in fact, requires you to turn the bud perpendicular to the way you'd normally use an ear bud. Although it appears funky and takes a few minutes to get used to, it's just what I was looking for.
I had an older Kodak Easy Share and thought it would be good to give to one of my children, but the original battery would not hold a charge. I found this battery and thought that I would give it a try and it is doing great! It works just as well as the name brand that I originally had and my daughter thinks she is "it" to have her own digital camera.
This B+W filter is just like all other B+W products, it is built solid and functions as it is suppose to.
I got these on ebay (new) for thirty dollars, not including shipping. I had VERY high expectations for them, as I had never had headphones that cost me more than $50 before.I can see how hip hop/techno listeners would like these, as they do have significantly more bass to them than the average headphones. HOWEVER, I was very disappointed with the lack of highs in these babies (depending out how the music is mixed). It depends on the song, but much of what I listen to (rock, jazz) sounds very muffled through these. I can't pinpoint exactly what it is, but I know specifically in the song "badge" by Cream, an Eric Clapton solo was very muffled and not very loud, whereas on my cheaper Sony's they were clear, and brought right to the front of the mix. At the same time, if I listen to Franki Valli's "december, 1963", it sounds excellent. They're really hit or miss depending on what you listen to.There are comfortable, and if you're getting them for the price I did, okay. But these are NOT worth $90.
This was purchased for my son at college. The only thing he had to say about it was that he liked it very much!
I love this lens. I was researching and debating on this one, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. Reading about the "toy-like" build quality of the 1.8 and not really wanting to put out the cash for the 1.2 I decided on this one. I had my first chance at putting it to use on Halloween night. The photographs turned out fantastic, with perfect contrast, and razor sharp picture quality without using a flash. It captured light like you wouldn't believe I also own a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM and the quality of the photos of this 50mm lens is equal even though it's not an "L" lens. I usually end up doing some editing with Photoshop but left the photos I took with this lens pretty much untouched except for some cropping here and there. I used it to take some portraits for a friend and the Bokeh just made the photos near perfect. I am an amateur photographer who owns a Canon t1i and have just started getting more into my new hobby so I can't get all techie with it's specs like some others who have posted reviews on here. All I can say is that this lens great job at making me look like I know what I am doing.
This camera has proven to be quite an excellent companion. The pictures have decent quality and the battery life is excellent. It's survived a few drops on concrete with some serious nicks and scrapes, but the camera continues to function like a champ. The quick start up and small size make it easily fit in a pocket which will make you more likely to have the camera close by for those 'canon' moments that can come at any time. The pictures print in excellent quality (use an HP photojet with a Mac). The software with that comes with the camera is sufficient with the stitching software proving to be quite capable. I use other programs such as elements and iphoto for all other photo work which is usually superior to any photo software that comes with any camera. The durability and battery life have me sold on this camera. The picture quality is fine for my needs although I would like to be able to adjust the flash intensity for close up shots (currently try to filter the light with my finger over the flash which somewhat works). This camera replaces an older 3MP Sony camera with much satisfaction.
i have tried the sony E828LP as well as the standard ipod earbuds. Compared to those, the panasonic was definitely the best.At first, I wasnt into the hype of having to use foam cover because they always get lost or deterorate. while listening to it like this, i was really disappointed in the earbuds because of the extremely high treble but tincan-like bass. it was so bad that it went to the point where i wanted to just tear the earbuds apart. good thing my friend recommended me to try on the foam covers and to my amazement, the earbuds sounded extremely good. the bass was really deep and the treble was really soothing and comfortable. i'm a really picky guy and i listen to a lot of r&b; and techno, so i need the deep high quality bass. this lil earbud supplies just that.although the sound quality amazes me, i find the wiring design annoying. I'm more into the V-shape wires like the sony and standard apple earbuds, however this is a minor issue when taking into the account the quality the earbuds produce. another problem was that when panasonic tangle-free wiring, it isnt so tangle free. sony does a way better job in that category with their earbud.so the panasonic sound amazing, but compared to the standard ipod earbuds and sony E828LP earbuds, how does it fair? the sony earbuds produce adequate music with more of a popping bass than deep and a little weaker treble. the ipod earbuds has a decent bass and treble, however it sounds as though it is muffled.in the end, the panasonic is still the best in terms of sound, just not design.
The selling point of this product is that it's small and it can be carried in a key chain. If one will do so, the loop will brake (mine did broke in a month and I lost it). I consider this product as a failure! Next time try to change that loop, other then it will, can, be the finest product of its kind.
These are a bit disposable, and for the money, it works just fine. I think this is my 3rd one, but it isn't because the item itself is bad, one trip on the cord is enough to bend it is all.
This camera does everything it claims. Beautiful picture from a one chip device; not many independent controls, but this is designed for auto operation and it does this very well. does not include a firewire cable inexplicably!!! and does not describe the connection upload speeds which would be helpful. USB is one minute per one second of video so put some coffee on. The still chip is directly accessible by Explorer on your PC so it is very fast. Stills are great feature. You can put any size chip in---I used a 128meg chip perfectly although the manual stops at 64 meg---poor documentation. Does a very good job of freezing golf swings!!! and was used for this extensively at Hilton Head last week. OVerall a great camera for the family if you want stills and minidv in one
I love this lens it looks wonderful on my Canon 5D Mark III. No problems whatsoever. If you are using a crop sensor camera such as the 60D or 7D look at the sigma 30 f1.4
im not happy with it i really thought it was going to have some boom to it but it doesnt i might as well hve kept my previous radio im going to buy me a new radio i dont like this at all
I was highly disappointed with this unit. I didn't expect it to come with VGA cables, but it didn't even come with a POWER CABLE. For $160 I would expect a power cable.
I ordered this product to use at church. I should've read the full description. I was eager and excited to resolve a problem but because the two female parts were MONO and not STEREO as I thought they would be, I can not use the item and will now have to order another. I am not angry but it was disappointing.
Very poor product compared to the false advertising on Amazon. The backlighting is non existent, and the slide visability is poor.
This shouldn't be a big problem for everybody, but its a bit of a problem for me because i live in a dorm and the light could be a bit annoying at times. it would be nice if it had an automatic shut off, but thats just me.
I was very disappointed with this radio. Its was advertised as am/fm/weather/tv ready. The am/fm parts worked very well,weather okay, but could not pick up any tv channels. Sent it back.
I have read where people claim that this is the sharpest and best lens you will ever own. I just got mine a few hours ago, but at this point I think they may be right.And the bokeh is superb!So far I've only used it on the D700. No doubt within a few days I also will see how it behaves on the D80 and the D300s.
the good thing about this product is the excellent sound output , without any technical mythology,it just sound wonderful and it gives you real home theater experience . the bad is the complexity of instillation and operating the remot , i have to read about 15 pages of information . and i still don't get right . the ugly : the remot , too large size and out of style shape
Why do we keep those "bulky" CD cases?To preserve those liner notes that we NEVER read?!CDs get scratched over time anyway, right?So . . .Instead of filling six storage boxes that sit in the BACK of the closet (inaccessible)I'm now keeping my CD's in a compact and handy place.Simplicity rocks!
The motherboard went kaput on my old computer. I was told that I could buy one of these gadgets and get my files off the hard drive. So I ordered this conversion kit. Piece of cake! Easy instructions and like one of the other customers wrote, it takes about ten minutes to install and Voila! Not only that, but if you do happen to have any questions you can go to the website of ADS Tech and they will help you. Please note that in some cases,there may be security privileges you need to grant on the computer you're using to access all the files. The security settings are found within Windows and ownership may need to be changed on the files and folders on the hard drive. I had to get someone with a little more computer savy to help me with changing ownership and access rights to folders and files. This process only takes about 5 or 10 minutes though. After that, you are good to go!!!!!!
This camera is so very easy to use. The controls are in a good place toe easily go from one function to another. Also it takes great video.
I bought this USB flash drive and it came in the time agreed. I have used it and works fine. It gives more than what it costs. Cheap device. I regret not having bought more.
If you have a telescope and want to use it as an extreme telephoto lens a T-mount adapter is a must. Recently I acquired an e-510 and wanted to use it with my ancient Celestron 5, f/10 (Schmidt-Cassegrain design). This adapter works fine with my Celestron T-mount and the e-510 with "Live View" allows easy control of exposure, composition and focus (using camera live LCD image magnification). See half-moon photo taken with the above combination. Look forward to trying on wildlife. Camera and adapter were purchased from 47th Street Photo and service and speed of delivery was excellent.
Took the binoculars on vacation to Africa. Worked well on safaris and was easy to pack.
I researched both the 600 & 800 models and was a bit torn between the two. If you aren't a mega-professional digital photographer then don't waste your money on the 800.The 600 is an amazing flash, completely synchronized with my D50, never a delay in the flash, etc. I've taken some really killer pictures with this camera/flash combination.I would highly recommend buying the 600 because it accommodates all of my current needs.
Finally a flash Nikon should have produced long ago. I shoot a lot of macro and have used the Nikon SB 29s with my Nikon D100. Unfirtunately that flash forced me to use manual mode as it doesn't know about digital camears. This is fine most of the time, but sometimes you don't have the time to experiment and shoot bracketed series, etc. So I went out and bought this flash.a) Yes, it definitely works fine with Nikon's older D-TTL system besides the newer i-TTL. The D100 uses D-TTL. The D70 i-TTL.b) It is a really nice piece of work.I sold my SB 29s. The LCD panel on the back is not immediately obvious, but once you have flipped through the few pages of the slim handbook (takes about ten minutes). all is clear. The automatic TTL works fine when you're in a rush, like when you are shooting medical operations on the fly or when trying to get that butterfly shot before it flies off. The manual adjustment options are really really worth spending some time with and experimenting with. Like the Nikon SB 29s, this is not actually a ring flash, but consists of a tube on each side of the flash. With this flash, you can control the flash power of each tube separately, from full power, through 1/2, 1/4, 1/32, 1/64 or off. This is really great and a lot of fun, if you have the time to experiment.All in all, an excellent piece of equipment. No competition currently out there. Yet.The only reason I didn't give this flash five stars is because it isn't immediately intuitive to set all the cool features ion manual mode. I guess it merits a four and a half rating.
I have owned this piece of useless electronics for a year. I will not go into the many hours of frustration both in wired and wireless modes to get this thing working.It is a sad testimony to an ill thought out product. It just isn't reliable. At all. You are wasting your money if you buy this.
I had my doubts from previous reviews but, I am really happy with my purchase of the yamaha system. The bass is beyond amazing, the sound is crisp and clear, and everything was shipped not only ontime, but a little early. Overall I feel I got one helluva deal.
I purchased this print server only to end up returning it because it was too much of a hassle to make it work on my all-Macintosh network. Although technically it *is* Mac compatible, it requires the use of a Windows computer for the initial setup, which in my book might as well be Mac incompatible. I replaced this with the similar USB 2.0 print server from Buffalo Technologies and I was up and running (using OS X Tiger, Rendezvous and AppleTalk) within 15 minutes of receiving the Amazon package at my front door. PS: Netgear elects NOT to include an Ethernet cable in the box whereas Buffalo not only includes one, but it's a super-slick, long and ultra flat Ethernet cable, all for about the same price as the Netgear.
My daughter loved hers so much I had to get one. I love it so much had to get my brother one for Xmas. Great sound... amazing and what a deal for the money. It is so tiny you can wear it anywhere with ease. Highly recommend this product (I'm 62 by the way).
I bought these for my Game cameras, I got theses in the mail in a protected shipping package. Openned it up and all four of my SD cards were in each of their own cases. I love this seller, great price (even with shipping was better then Walmart) and fast shipping. I will recommend this seller to anyone.
I've had this player for about 3 years now, I think. It's served me well. My only problems with it are that you can't change the AM/FM tuner from the remote, but can only switch from preset to preset. So if you like cruising the stations without having to get up and interact with the actual machine, this isn't the radio for you. Also, I noticed that the CD player on mine seems finicky. It'll take some CDs, and not others. But the CDs it won't take play fine on any other player in my house. I put this down to extreme sensetivity to scratches, but maybe it's just my unit. Overall, it's a 4 star machine. 4 stars because the sound really is great.
I use these very often. I like to over clock my system and need lots of airflow in my computer case. these things fit the bill nicely. I tend to always put an aftermarket CPU cooler on right away and usually lose airflow across my motherboard that is needed to keep the motherboard components cool. This thing bolts just about anywhere and fits nicely on the PCI card slots and can usually blow air around the area of the CPU to keeps things cool. I usually put on a latger fan and slide it over tha memory as much as possible to help keep them cool. I just wish this bracket came without a fan as I like the 120mm fans for extra airflow and have several of these 93mm fans lying around. But if you need a bracket, you'll be hard pressed to find a better one. plus it looks pretty with it being already chome.
I was real apprehensive about this installation, and quite surprised how easy it was. The sound makes our new tv come to life.Only bad thing is I hit the back button while ordering, and actually received 2 of them! My son bought the other one, after hearing the system He installed for me.
best place to get hdmi cords and not get ripped off. great deal, great product. This was the perfect buy for an hdmi cord.
Having read the reviews prior to ordering this product I was under the impression that it should work ok for my olympus e510, most negative feedback was from canon users. However, once this product arrived I tried it out and found that it was IMPOSSIBLE to take a picture in focus using this adapter. The farther from the center of the image the worse it got... exponentially. I tried it on the 14-42mm lense that came with the camera and even at full zoom, you still had shadowing from the adapter in all 4 corners. I then tried it on my 40-150mm lense and the picture quality dropped even further, NOTHING was in focus, tried manual focus, could not improve. I STRONGLY recommend AGAINST waisting your money on shipping and return shipping to try this product out.
Feels great in the hand and never skips a beat. I've never had to clean it and it works on ANYTHING with perfect precision. I LOVE the 2 side buttons (I have them set to refresh and back). The scroll wheel can be depressed (Mine is set to maximize). Works with both USB and PS2 ports.Do yourself a favor and buy this mouse. You will NOT regret it!
I was happy with this switch while it lasted. The construction looked a little cheap, but it was functional and didn't take up too much space on my desk. I used this unit to switch a monitor and my wireless keyboard & mouse between 2 different desktops (linux) and a laptop (windows 7). I started having intermittent problems after about 14 months of daily use. Initially it struggled to switch the monitor on the first try. Within a month it was unresponsive.
I was never been a big photography buff, but this camera has made it possible for me to do more than I ever imagined, and has me thinking about where I should go next to take more pictures. This is my first digital camera, and I found it to be easy to use and full of features. I have used the videocamera capability at the beach and at other things, finiding videos will last about 20-25 seconds with audio. I have upgraded my emmory card to a 128, and would definitely recommend that nothing smaller be used. At the superfine resolution I am now shooting, I have been getting about 125 pictures on the disk. The USB cord will do an adequate job at uploading, but for much faster results, you will want the Compactflash card reader, especially when you have a lot of photos to upload. One other thing that I would definitely note is that the camera can be expanded- rare in a beginning digital camera! The telephoto zoom is impressive, but when digitally zoomed in after the picture is taken, the detail I have been getting is very impressive. A virtual must-have is also the wide angle lens. The landscapes and buildings I have been taking for work have made it extremely useful, and the attachment of any one of the three accessory lenses is easy, but does require an adapter, all of these sold separately. I have gotten nothing but good comments on the pictures I have taken and shown to people thus far, and the camera itself convinced several friends to get the same model. Because of the additional possibilities that the other lenses add, and for all of the features the camera has, I would definitely encourage you to look at one at a nearby store before you order if you are still not convinced- I am THRILLED with mine!
I am using this as a backup battery for my Sony Alpha camera and I've had no problems so far. The camera accepts the battery - not always the case when you try to use 'third party' and battery life seems to be equivalent to the that of the original NP-FM55H that came with the camera.The good things going for this batter are:- price, obviously- similar specs/battery life as NP-FM55H- exact NP-FM55H shape- charges well with Sony's supplied chargerSpecs:- Li-ion- 7.2V- 1450mAhTo me, this is the perfect backup battery. I'm still using the original with my Alpha but there are times when the original runs out of juice and that's when I'm using this backup and haven't had any reason to complain yet.
This was a very good price for a replacement battery that is sold by several major online photo stores at a considerably higher price. Works great.
some of these reviews are telling you about their horrible expirence with this amp kit but if you know what your doing and have the right tools your fine. not once did the wires "crumble" in my hands. they stripped fine. the power wire was small but you wont need a big wire for anything over 1200 watts. so for a cheap buy i recommend getting it.
The cable works perfectly. At a price under $18, it is an excellent buy for a high quality cable.
Got this for my verizon curve at a fraction of what they wanted for the same thing. Works as planned.
Not as easy to simply &quot;learn&quot; all your remotes as it claims. The digital keypad needs backlighting and the keys are not customizable, so you are stuck with their format, even if it does not fit the remote you have--tough luck--you will be forced to toggle other screens, which can be a pain. Also, the names of the hard buttons should be backlit as well! Basically you can't tell if you are switching from phono to cable in low light unless you memorize the exact placement of the hard buttons.Otherwise, I really like this unit--it has good range, even with obstructions and I was basically able to get all of my 5 devices hooked in to it. Estimate a good 3 hours to get set up, though.
Well, I'm a Mac user and a long time fan of palm devices but I just couldn't resist this Pocket PC. Other than it syncs better to my outlook than palm devices, I like how it has wifi, bluetooth, a built in keyboard, blah blah blah. So, this has been perfect so far.I bought it to do some wardriving, er warwalking, and some wifi auditing and it works great. But, no wireless sniffers yet work with it (ministumbler) so I'll have to be patient. Yeah, it's bulky, but better than lugging around a laptop.
I bought this TV without even seeing it in person. I trusted the specs and reviews and ordered it. I have an HD cable box, progressive scan DVD player, and XBOX. All of them look great on the TV. The colors are vibrant and picture is excellent. After seeing other brands in the stores, I can say that this TV is better than most I've seen. For the price, you can't go wrong. I use the HDMI hookup for the HD box, component for DVD, regular AV for the XBOX.. all look good. Now if Adelphia offered more HD programming!!!! The TV is mounted on my wall... looks very nice and has a nice slim profile.
Ok, I use the extra dioptric adjustment lenses, so I needed to buy this frames to fit around them. On the 1Dmk2N, the latch holds it in place and it does make for a snug fit. It looks like the original. No problem with it coming off with the latch in place.I have had to buy Canon frames for my 5D and Rebel XT. Neither of these was a great fit, but this one is.
I just got mine from J&amp;R Music World a few days ago. Great shipment - fast, double boxed, etc. It took awhile to set the new receiver up, as I had over 50 connections on the back of my previous receiver. I had upgraded from a Kenwood model and the difference is substantial. The sound quality, particularly in music, is substantially better. The number of settings you can tweak for each particular input is awesome. A true audiophile's dream. Right down to being able to set individual crossover points for EACH channel for EACH input! The on screen display/programming is great and makes setup much easier. I would highly recommend this receiver.
Ok, so it sounds like a digital VCR with a few bells and whistles, and very limited capacity.But that true random access with the ability to switch around has drasticly changed the way I watch TV.Even before TiVo I tended to tape almost everything I watched. But with TiVo this has become so painless that I find myself almost NEVER watching live TV. It's so nice to bounce around between the things I told TiVo to record and the things it thinks I'd like to watch. I can watch a piece of this, a bit of that. Skip part of this, delete that show I didn't really want to watch.Plus with about 10 days schedule into the future, I won't miss anything when out of town for a week.Only serious flaws are the handling of conflicting season passes and the limited storage (10 hours on medium quality). I expect the software problems to be handled in a free upgrade in the next few months, and the storage to be upgradable in the field at selected stores.I already find it a pain to watch TV without TiVo.
I bought a 2-gig stick 18 months ago from a local vendor for $50.00. Four months later it was up to $75.00 reason being because of gold price increases. When I saw this being offered at $25.00 last week I jumped on it. Works great as expected and now my laptop has 4-gig of RAM. Nuff said.
I'm 190lbs with regular size hands. This mouse works well for occaisional use. Afer about 1/2 an hour with it, my hand gets sore because it is so small. It is accurate. Rarely, (1 out of 10?)it will light up but not move cursor; but I simply unplug it and replug it in. I think I have never had this issue if I plug it into the same USB port as I originaly plugged it into. Retractable cord is very neat. It allows you to set the length of the cord. Probably not quite long enough for left handed use...I am not sure. Actually, hang on...the cord is about 2'4" long fully extended. I am careful with the cord, when I extend and retract, and feel it will last a long time. I grab cord next to usb connector, and with other hand grab cord (not mouse) next to the mouse. I gently pull it to desired length; careful NOT to overextend...it will click when you have about 1 inch left. I don't usually fully extend so it is a quick process. I am detailed about this because many seem to have complained the cord breaks. Finally, the red light is bright, lights up bottom edges of mouse, wheel, and small window on back quite noticeably. And yes, the buttons are loud. Recommend product if you want small, neat, accurate, at really low price. If you have small hands no problem. If you have big hands, Occasional use only I'd say. If you have issues with bright red light and loud mouse clicks, or if you can't be gentle with your mouse, steer clear.
Works great - a lot better than our last one (although that lasted about 16 years before it just quit.). I think anyone who watchesVHS tapes should get one because it is easier on your VCR
This cable comes for a very low price and works as expected.The only thing that left me dissatisfied was the thin diameter of the cable which means less reliability and durability. In certain cases, it may also lead to interference.However, I still give it 4* because of the low price. You get what you pay for... so as far it works, it's fine.(Above caution is specially for those people who plan to conceal the cable somewhere. It would make sense that you buy a more expensive cable. You would not want to conceal this cable only to realize a few months or an year down the line that the cable has broken away).
Other reviews say this works OK, but It did not work with my laptop hard drive, because of not enough power supplied through USB. Connecting to a powered USB hub doesn't help either and to multiple computers, so it depends on your luck - which brand of hard drive you have. I could access the hard drive using another cable adapter, but not with this kit.
I bought this and tried to deal with it for a week. I even exchanged it for a new one, thinking that the router I bought was defective. Same problem, as follows:Connectivity with Outlook/Exchange was spotty, and would drop connections every 5 minutes.Instant Messages would also get dropped (as noted by the way the messages would route to my mobile phone as I sat in front of the computer).Other applications requiring a constant connection would also drop connections.If you need to rely upon this router to get home office / vpn tasks done, and have complete reliability, then pass on it, and get a better router.Tech support was no help in diagnosing the issue, and it appears that in order to workaround the issue, you'd have to get into some heavy customizations of the advanced rules. A router should work for above functionality out of box, without additional configuration.
I heartily endorse these with only one reservation. They are solidly built, powerful, good bass, and look good. But I have my WMP11 16khz equalizer set up 4db so I can hear cymbals. That is no problem except when I plug in my good headphones I need to change the setting back to 0. I replaced some Cambridge Soundworks PCWorks speakers (vintage Windows 98). Now if there was a cheaper way to ship these, all would be well.
works as expected.... router was easy to install with the instructions.... step by step and it works great!!
OK took a chance with this. Wish I didn't. Only two holes to work with because of the short form factor, so as people noted is feels not so solid in the case. Anyway, Windows 7 64-bit recognized it right away. I transferred about 2 GB off of a 32GB PNY Class 10 SD card with no problem. I thought I was good. Well, after about 2 hours it started to disconnect itself off and on causing Windows to think that it was new unrecognized hardware every time. Then, that's it. Nothing. Light is on, but no drives and not recognized by Windows. Back to Amazon and the hunt for a replacement begins.
If you want a basic filter to provide service & also protect the lens, the skylight filter is ideal choice.
The descrition says 8 gauge power wire but it looks more like 12 gauge.... its better used as speaker wire dont waste your money. If your serious about amping up your system spend the extra money and get a true amp wiring kit
Awesome!! It works wonderfully, I have yet to loose connection and the price was incredible as well.
Signal is excellent and then goes to no signal and then returns to excellent in 1 minute.should have a better performance. Maybe the wrt54gx is better......
I've been using this kind Kensington mouse for a long time. The first one I had failed for some reason, after many years. I tried using the trackpad on my laptop, but decided that I liked my little mouse better. I don't like moving a mouse around, so I didn't go for a Magic Mouse. This one however, is small, and easy to use. ThisKensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse 64327is comfortable and precise in it's actions. I'm delighted with it and assume I will get many MORE years of use from this little guy!
bought this because it was cheaper than many other fm modulators and had overall positive reviews. my expectations were realistic. i know it wont sound as good as a direct connection or axillary port but I didnt want to buy a whole new radio so i got this instead.it worked fine for about 15 minutes before the lcd screen failed, making it impossible to change the station and try to fine one that wasn't completely static-y. since we had just started a 6 hour road trip we ended up stopping at walmart and buying an overpriced belkin product that worked well enough for the duration of the trip. this garbage is on its way back to amazon.
this product is great. protects the ipod like armour against scratches without being some bulky case. keeps my ipod sleek and clean, like new.
The camera is really very small and very practical to use under water and in movement.I've used it on a swimming pool, on waterfalls and on the sea as well, and the results were great! Still have not tried to use it on speed sports, though, but based on the results so far I believe it would have no problems to capture high speed scenes.
Well, I must say that is a great little gadget! I am in NJ where I get both Philly as well as NY radio stations. I have had NO trouble at all getting this to work.The music comes in clear and crisp. Well worth the 100.00 I spent!This is seriously a good product! I would recommend anyone to purchase one!
I got what I ordered on time and it was exactly what I needed. I installed a stereo on my 05 Sabb 9-2x and this worked perfectly. Installation was easy and Im happy with the results.
It works great on my lenovo S10e. It took me 3 minutes to install it and it worked without any problems. Good quality memory
The last time I tried the tablet PC, I almost bought one. As an early adopter, I really like the idea, but I just couldn't justify the expense. I spent some time with it and it was definitely neat concept. Unfortunately, I couldn't justify the cost. Why not just scan you handwritten notes in?One year later, I have purchased one and I love it. HP makes the lightest convertible tablet pc available. The Tablet PC is now reaching critical mass for usefulness. The Tablet PC XP OS (free upgrade from Microsoft) has better handwriting recognition, and more features.The tablet PC makes a good e-book reader. You can purchase and download books from Amazon almost instantly. I was able to download several books for reading during a Thanksgiving trip. Unlike the PC version of Microsoft Reader, you can highlight and annotate with the pen.Next, a client emailed me a contract in a Word document. Using ink annotation, I "signed" it in blue ink, then printed it out to a PDF file and emailed it back to my client. I didn't print out the contract, sign it, file it, scan it, and then fax it like I usually do. I like the productivity boost.Additionally, I installed most of the tools I use on my server, and using remote desktop I'm not chained to a desk anymore if I want to compile code. I can roam around the house.This tablet also has build in wireless. You can now get free wireless access in a lot of public libraries, and you can purchase internet access at Starbucks.If you take lots of handwritten notes, the tablet PC is for you, especially in a classroom setting. However, you will definitely be answering lots of questions, as it does attract a fair amount of attention.The original Compaq TC1000 tablet was slow, sparkly, and difficult to justify. The TC1100 is much improved. The processor is fast enough to keep up with my scribbles. Applications load quickly, and the screen is sparkle free.I would highly recommend if you have the business requirement for a Tablet PC.
These fit pretty well in my ears and are comfortable even after wearing them for 45 minutes.The cord is a bit long, but you can always tie or wrap it up. I have some portable headphones that have only a 36" cord and that's too short, so having this one a bit long is better in my opinion.They do a pretty good job of isolating the ambient or outside noise when you have them on and they do make you slightly more aware of your own body sounds like breathing, but it's not that big a deal to me at all. I like the fact that I don't hear car traffic or the sounds of others in the gym or treadmill sounds.The sound quality is pretty good. It has good bass as well as treble. The sound is better than any other portable headphones I have. They don't have the quality of studio like headphones costing $100+, but I don't want to wear studio like headphones when I go out jogging or to the gym. These are quite light and have a very low profile which is nice for when I go out jogging or to the gym.
My wife and I are very happy with our Slingbox A/V, set up was easy, and it works both on my PC and her Mac. The picture looks good, even on wifi.I love taking control of the home TV from across the nation.
The first few times I used these, I spent most of my exercise time fiddling with them to get them to stay in place correctly. If they aren't in just right, they don't stay in securely, and the sound is muffled.The good news is that Sennheiser includes several different size soft plastic "thingies" that go on the clip that hangs on your ear. So one can adjust for different ear shapes. For example, I learned that I have two different ear shapes. Imagine that - took me 49 years to figure that out!After the customization of the clip, and a few more fumbles, my fingers seemed to get the knack and now they go on smoothly every time. They haven't fallen out and the sound is really good, considering the price. They are amazingly comfortable as well.Bottom Line: if you get tired of earphones dropping out as you work out, and you aren't afraid to fiddle and fumble a bit, you'll love them.
Where are my tabs to install my filter. Pay $ 128.00 and I can not install due to lack of tabs.
I was very disappointed when I got my film developed from the Canon Z155!! I went to a concert, took 5 rolls of film, and only like 24 pics came out halfway decent...ALL of the zoomed pictures came out blurry, no matter what setting I tried or what speed of film!! I even had front row, and most didn't come out!! Very Very disappointed... I would not recommend this camera if you want zoomed photos! Even the outdoor zoomed pics were not top quality!!
I got my daughter a digital camera to take with her on a two week vacation. Our family camera uses compactflash so I knew I would need to get a new card for the camera. This was the perfect price point for our needs and allowed over 300 photos on the 3.2 MP camera.I was pleased with the speed of the card. It's faster in transferring pictures to the computer and storing pictures to the camera than some of the older compact flash cards we have.Operation has been flawless for the three weeks we have been using it. Excellent.
This CD player is for you! I have a tendancy to drop CD players for some reason or another, and this one has lasted me even though I drop it at least once a month! It even survived rolling in the street! It didnt get run over though. Its got the required features that I use, and its easy to carry and store.
A very good purchase for the price. With the laptop and other cords in it, it feels weightless when you put it on. The dynamics are wonderful, and it is very comfortable. I highly recommend this bag to anyone who needs to carry their laptop and prefers carrying a backpack than a shoulder bag.
This is one of the best electronic items I have ever purchased. The CD recorder is VERY EASY to use. Just put in a disk, Press Record, and press play on whatever source you are copying. Then Press two buttons to &quot;finalize&quot; the disk. it's that simple. The unit is compact and unobtrusive. I cannot recommend it higher---I have been making my own cds for days now! Thanks AMAZON for the fast shipment and great pice!
This is my 3rd camcorder and it is by far the best. It also takes great still photos.
Very good sound but the materials are cheap and noisy. Also, they were deign for a head of a 8 year old child; way too tight.
I love Microsoft keyboards and wireless mouse designs. Very comfortable, plug and play, very sharp looking and very nice comfortable keys. Microsfot keyboards are best for both PC's and Mac's for extreme comfort and functionality.
These replacement batteries gave new life to a very old phone set. I'm really pleased not having to buy an entirely new phone.
Less than two months after getting it, some of the tiny pieces inside fell out of position. While it was easy to open up and re-seat all the bits, I find it annoying that it was required at all. I'm guessing I'll be performing this surgery fairly frequently.
Nice product, I use them mostly for music in stereo mode. I could hear every single note in the music which was not possible with my previous speakers. They do have considerable amount of bass if we increase the volume a little. but it depends on persons taste. to me adding a subwoofer will be like noise, because i like the soft bass coming out of these speakers. One difference that i observed with these polks and the newer polks but of different series ( not the rti series ) is that, newer tsi models tend to have more mid range than these, but rti sound clearer i.e. if there is bass and guitar at the same time in a song, you could hear each of them clearly using the rti. Overall a great product.
This is exactly what we needed to get my computer and printer online and working at the office.
Arrived early and it was as expected it would be. Product fulfills its purpose, supported crystal clear 1080p HD, as well as audio. Why pay more for a brand name product, when this one does the exact same thing for less.
The quality of the video from this camcorder is amazing. I consider myself a videophile, and I own a lot of HD equipment and TVs. I use a Mitsubishi 720p front projector with a 108" screen that is capable of showing most if not all video imperfections; however, this camera's video passes the test. I will not go so far as to say it is perfect, but the quality is amazing and far exceeded my initially high expectations. Video taken under good lighting conditions is absolutely fantastic, and I would say it is on par with broadcast HD minus a lot of the broadcast HD motion artifacts. Videos taken in low light are not quite as good, but much better than I had expected and many times better than my older miniDV camcorder. The lower light video is grainier, but it is a consistent very fine, gray film-like grain (imagine Black Hawk Down on blu-ray). The grain in my older miniDV videos was much more distracting with larger bluish, green blobs everywhere. Some reviewers have reported a lot of motion artifacts from the avchd compression, but I have not seen it yet. For those with this problem, it may be helpful to adjust the compression settings on the camera. Out of the box the camera defaults to HQ compression HD video (7 hour HD mode). Upon seeing this, I changed the compression to the XP mode (4 hour HD mode). I have seen no such problems at this setting, and 4 hours of video at a time is plenty of time between downloads.I also own a very good 7.1 surround sound system, and I can again say that audio wise this camera is up to the task. It is wonderful to hear your home recordings play back in 5.1 surround sound with very good clarity and without any tape motor noise. I was taking pictures of a friend's baby, and you could hear her clearly from the front channels while the out of frame family members audio was present in the front and surround channels depending on their orientation to the baby/camera. Even my wife was wowed, and she is hard to impress since she has become so desensitized to my many gadgets.Recording onto a hard drive is also great. The ability to play back your videos instantly without having to worry about tape position is very nice. It is easier to review and delete unnecessary clips, and the camera even has a few very basic editing functions built in. My wife was intimidated by our older camera, but she is already using this one more due to the lithium ion battery and hard drive. She doesn't have to worry about recording time/battery life in most cases. She can just pick it up and go.I can't attest to the editing of avchd video or the mac compatability because I haven't tried either yet, but I did install the included software onto my PC. The videos download very quickly over the USB 2.0 connection. I was able to download video and burn a DVD+R to avchd format using the supplied software. It is very quick and does not degrade the avchd quality in any way. I was then able to play back the disc in my PS3 blu-ray drive in full HD with surround sound with the same results as hooking the camera up via HDMI. You can even put multiple clips on one DVD and it while play them back in order with a slight pause in between. It is nice to be able to go from video on the camera's HDD to a blu-ray compatible DVD in less than 30 minutes with little to no effort involved. The camera even has a one-touch disc burn button on it (haven't tried it yet though) so in theory you don't even need to open the software and go through any menu settings, it should be all automated.I love the touchscreen. It is wonderfully designed with context sensitive menus that limit the selections based upon the cameras operating mode. It is very intuitive and almost makes the manual unnecessary. It even has a help function that explains the different settings in easy to understand terms.So far I don't miss firewire, and I know that eventually the editing software will be there. For now, I will enjoy my beautiful avchd DVDs.
I wanted to make my macbook a little more "girlie", and read several reviews on different ones. After purchasing this one, I actually received the iskin model (which must be the same as this Dr. Bott one), and was very impressed. I've had it for a few weeks, and it has flattened out nicely and works perfectly. Gives a nice temporary accent to the computer and protects it as well- highly recommend the purchase.
I'm very picky about my mice. I use the touchpad on my laptop to play World of Warcraft because the wireless travel mouse I have is too small to be comfortable. I can't stand mice that have two main buttons, and a scroll wheel, and another wheel on the side, and five more buttons around the edges, etc.This mouse is great. I have fairly large hands, and it fits comfortably. It's extremely straightforward - just two buttons and the scroll wheel. And the laser is extremely precise. As soon as I bought this for my desktop I tossed my old ball mouse into a drawer and never looked back. I've had it for a couple of years and have never had a problem. Now, I'm buying another to use with my laptop. Highly recommended.
First of all you need to play with buttons to get is right. As lot of people says, it doesn't convert 2D to 3D as it should, and you can't see 3D effects out of 2D movies or TV shows, it kind of take you in a view where it looks like you are watching it from a window without little 3D effects. For the Price I am happy because I got lot of 3D movies with it and it works on 3D movies, please note that not all 3D movies will work with these, only 3D movies that work with shutter glasses will work with those. Spykid and other movies will not work with these you need those paper glasses with those.
ALthough I don't believe this has improved my picture yet, it has done the job of protecting my new 50 plasma. Traditionaly plasmas require lots of power, cheaper surge protectors just don't seem to hold muster and can cause noise issues, this product holds its own and does a very good job. Was able to get it for half of what the retail stores sell it for and for that price, was a great deal!
Surprisingly good sound in a small, portable package. If you expect Bose Sounddock sound you will be disappointed but for an extremely portable device it sounds great. The price is an excellent deal.
I bought this remote to use it with my D7000 and it works perfect, it's small, works exactly when you need it and it's very reliable (from my experience).Definetly A+ for me.
All the great reviews had me hopeful about this inexpensive microphone. I had planned on using it for Skype calls. It installs very easily within seconds.The problem is that it has very little distance range. I found that even after experimenting with all the settings in Skype and Windows control panel (with the volume all the way up), I still have to place the mic no more than 2 feet away. Farther than that it is too quiet, weak, soft.It is interesting that my laptop's cheap, built-in mic had perfectly adequate range from 3 or 4 feet away before it failed.
I own two such drives. Both failed in less then two years, one completely, the second one still works if mounted &quot;upside down&quot; (otherwise the motor cannot start). I think there are some motor reliability problem with this particular drive and it is more common that one can assume from the posts or WEB research (search Google for &quot;Maxtor Double Beep Problem&quot;).I also own 4 I Western Digital drives with 8MB cache and they all are still alive. Again this might be a coincidence , but please be careful before buying this drive, especially as a replacement.
I've had this case about a year now and it's still going strong. There's plenty of room for expansion and the clear side looks terrific. The gloss black definitely attracts "awes" from visitors, especially if you put some LEDs and LED fans in it. The top USB and input ports are convenient and easily connected. Every edge of the case, including the interior and feet, feel expensive and are of high quality. Even the plastic power and reset buttons feel pricey. It is a beautiful design.A couple trouble spots I have found is it's nearly impossible to keep glossy (the black paint). It seems dust and dirt are attracted to it like crazy. The side of the case (the clear side) is a HORRIBLE design. Why didn't they make that useless vent hole into a space to place a 80, 90, or 120mm fan? Also, the front fan is very hard to get to if you have to or just want to replace the fan (I replaced mine with an LED fan).I drilled holes on the side case and installed my own 120mm fan and use the supplied cleaning cloth everyday to keep the paint glossy, so I really don't have anything to complain about. This is a great, solid, and beautiful computer case that I will never regret buying.
Great laptop. Have tried 2 other laptops but this one performed better. The config. were all great and for that price you cannot really expect anything decent but this laptop is better than decent.
I actually own the identical 128mb version of this mp3 player I purchased for 18 dollars on sale. This little system has serious limitations on what it can play. It claims windows media files, which I have mixed luck with, but strait mp3 files are ok. Napster is about the only download system that can work with it (unless there is encrypting, which I have found problemsome with some other MP3 sites). Beyond that, it does lock up occasionally. My use is to rip cd's i have to mp3, then upload this for my wife to jog with, works great for that, and that's all I need if for. for serious users, look elsewhere.
We love this paper. The matte finish has a professional look - similar to the Epson Luster finish professional paper. Please understand that with the purchasing the matte paper vs. the glossy paper for Picturemate, you lose 50 sheets.
The UV lens is just what I wanted and shipment was fast. Great job.
Frustrating but....I have been searching high and low for a 12-outlet surge protector with a high joule rating (over 1,500 V), but more imortantly, a clamping voltage of 330V. Since Amazon did not list the clamping voltage for this particular item (BE112234-10), I called Belkin, and they assured me that the clamping voltage for Model BE112234-10 is 330V. Terrific. I then saw some other posts for this item on Amazon, including a photograph of the item's box (posted by George Varghese) which clearly indicated that the clamping voltage (shown on the side of the box) is 500V (too high to protect my sensitive equipment). However, another post, by Marmalade, stated that he was reading right off of HIS box for Model BE112234-10, and it DID show a clamping voltage of 330V. When I did receive the product from Amazon, however, it sadly showed a clamping voltage of 500V, both on the box (which has all of the same specs as is shown in Mr. Varghese's photo - I posted a photo of my own that looks identical to George's) and on the bottom of the surge protector itself. I then called Belkin back, and they again stated that, no, the clamping voltage SHOULD BE 330V for Model BE112234-10, so Amazon must have "sold an outdated BE112234-10". So, Belkin sent me out a replacement (at no charge) WITH (what they said) had the 330V clamping voltage, but...again...upon receipt, box and item clearly stated clamping voltage of 500V. So, I give up - if you're looking for a clamping voltage of 300V - don't bother with this one (and that's not Amazon's fault, it's Belkin's for not knowing their own item's specs!!).HOWEVER, on the good side, this protector had enough connections to protect every electrical device plus telephone, coaxial and LAN lines under my home office desk (see picture that I posted to Amazon):POWER SUPPLY TO...CalculatorSpace heaterHalogen Desk lampShredderRouterModemPersonal PCPrinterBusiness Laptop docking stationBusiness Laptop external monitorPhoneCable TV converter boxPLUSFax Machine Telephone lineEthernet (LAN) line to Personal PCCoaxial Cable to Cable TV converter boxOnly thing I can't protect is the LAN line to my business laptop Docking Station, but I can get a replacement business laptop for free (if it gets fried), so I protected the LAN to my personal PC instead :-)And yes, if you look at the picture I posted of this item in use, my transformers are labeled (with Avery labels), as are the power cords (with cord tags designed for that purpose). Laugh if you will, but it's come in mighty handy over the years....And, if anyone DOES find a surge suppressor with all of these features AND REALLY DOES have a 330V Clamping Voltage- let me know!!! Thanks!
I really appreciate the high volume on this set and I can always turn it down at the phone. Everyone says they can hear me fine so I am happy with this guy. Price was certainly right!
They work great, but as many of the other poeple has pointed out they are very tight when being installed and if you need to remove them I would be very carful not to pull the pins out of the amp or radio.
this laptop has all the bells and whistle, the speaker's are great formusic or movies. toshiba f45 with vista ultimate is the best in it'sprice range
Case holds the camera very well and there is not any zipper or anything in the way that could possibly scratch the LCD display. Battery is also working good. The zip case on the front of the case holds the extra battery just fine which is good so you can always have a back-up available.
I carefully read the reviews of the different recorders and finally chose theOlympus WS-100 64 MB Digital Voice Recorder with USB Interfacefor its ease of use and quality. For what I need it is great. I need to record meetings in an open room (usually about 35 people). The recorder and the mic I got are perfect for this. The recorder picks up everything. It has great battery life too. I had been using an old cassette recorder (not a cheap item in its day)and the Olympus easily out shines that.
I have been a devoted Sony customer for years and have owned a few Sony DVD systems and TVs along the way. This system looks great, sounds great but is plagued with defects and has affected my devotion towards Sony products.- Like other Sony products, this system looks really good. The player and the speakers all have aluminum casing that makes it durable, look good and produce great sound.- The Amplifier and the speakers are powerful with 800w total output. It makes the bass sound deep and crisp.- BUT the DVD player has some serious defects. 2 months after I got it home, it stopped playing audio CDs. I cannot understand why this problem is selective. It still plays DVDs and SACD though - thank God! 1 year later, one DVD was stuck inside and would not come out. Yet the DVD still plays from its stuck position! But I am down to 4 DVD changers... Judging from a few other customer reviews and the posts on the web, I do not believe mine is an isolated instance.The Sony manual says that I should consult a service center in these circumstances. But I believe many of us would just tolerate these defects, with grief, instead of having to lug it for a few hundred miles and living without an entertainment system for 2 months.I am very disappointed. I give the look and the sound 5 stars, but the quality defects take 3 stars away from an otherwise great system.
The Storage Link on the Linksys WRT350N does NOT work.I have tried more than once, in different configurations, and it does not work. Period. Upgrading the firmware will not resolve the issue.If you have folders and files on an existing USB drive and then attach it to the router, they will not appear as they should. Directories will appear as subdirectories of others in cases where they really are not. In other words, directory A will appear beneath directory B even when it is not! It's simply WRONG.Also, it is absolutely impossible to assign read/write permissions for different users to different folders. 75% of the time the router software will not save your changes. Even when it does save your changes, randomly, the security permission will not work as you define them.Do not buy this product.
I bought this gear bag because I am always losing my zune cords. I have to admit, it is a little large, but for me the size is worth my while considering everytime i lose my cords, i hop onto amazon and buy new ones, then a few weeks after the new ones arrive, i find the old ones. So basically, it fits more cords than i need. I have a 4gig zine, and i think this bag was meant for the 30 or 80, however, I noticed I can fit the zune in a smaller mesh compartment that is below where the bigger sizes are supposed to go. In fact, i think said mesh compartment is actually meant for headphones, or more cords. But I love it, and for what i payed (not even two dollars) it was totally worth buying.
I bought the DLO TransDock Micro because I wanted to play my iPod over my car's stereo system without having to take apart my dashboard and install expensive equipment. I've been pretty happy with this product, although the sound quality is far from spectacular. Thankfully, my MP3s are encoded at 192kbps; they would certainly sound worse over the TransDock Micro at the default 128kbps.I find changing the broadcast frequency on the TransDock Micro while driving to be very distracting. For local driving, I'm able to keep it tuned to one station, and for long trips that might require a frequency change, I usually have a passenger with me who can handle the controls. I would not recommend taking on the phone *and* playing with the TransDock Micro while driving.The thing that bothers me the most about this is that the build quality feels cheap, but the price is still premium. I rarely take it in and out of the car, but when I do, I feel like I'm going to break the thing in half. Also, I don't know why they made the top of the unit bright white. The rest of the unit is black, and blends with the interior of my car, but the white top just screams "There's an iPod in this car! Break in and take it!"Overall, I'm glad I bought this, because it suits my needs and I get good use out of it. At the same time, when I'm ready to buy a new car, I'm sure it will have iPod compatibility built-in, and I will be glad to not have to use the TransDock Micro any longer.
This is a very nice product. I love the colored sleeves, it makes it fun to sort. I got it for a very good price at Amazon.
I struggled over what printer to buy because every time I tried to find one that was rated a 5 star, the companies would not ship to APO addresses. I found this printer on a military intallation for $109.00 and bought it hoping that it would do what we wanted it to do. It has turned out to be an awesome printer. We have scanned in tons of pictures and have not had any problems with scan quality. We have also printed pictures and the print speed is way beyond my expectations. I can print full color pictures in less than 30 seconds. To me, that is way more than I was expecting from a $109.00 printer. Lexmark has done great on this one!
Needed a way to connect a DVD player to our old CRT. This fit the bill perfectly. Received on-time in new packaging. Worked flawlessly out of the box. Didn't have any issues with noisy sound or picture. Definitely recommend. We use it now and then when the main TV is in use.
I received this product on time and it works very well with my cellphone in my car.I also have one to use with my treadmill. I would highly recommend this product.
I recently bought this case along with the SD850 camera for a trip to Peurto Rico.I never had the chance to try it in the ocean, as my camera was stolen on day 3, but I was able to try out the camera/housing in the pool at our hotel.The case is easy to load and unload, and all your camera functions are usable underwater. It even records sound underwater!The only downside is that unless you know the camera controls, you'll have a hard time reading the VERY faint embossed tags on the case itself. Canon includes a sticker to remind you what the controls are, but I never found a good place to put it.All in all, a very good case, highly recommended.I did not have a chance to try out the flash diffuser.
As an amateur astronomer, I am always on the lookout for good binoculars, and have had experience with quite a few - even a few very highly rated high-end types. I saw the Nikons in a sporting goods store about 6 months ago, and was impressed at the clarity and depth of field apparent even within the store. After asking permission to take them outside, observations confirmed my initial impressions. They are nearly as bright (and clearer, better color rendition) than a "standard" brand 7x50 - perhaps because of excellent multi-coatings. The 9+ degree FOV makes them ideal for digging out fainter constellations and asterisms. Stars remained point-like nearly to the edge of the field. True, I couldn't see too many Messier# galaxies, but you can't see many with ANY 7x bino, most requiring at least a decent 10x50. The compact size also makes these useful for daytime applications, such as birdwatching and other nature related activities, or watching athletic events.This was my first experience with Nikon binoculars, and based on this purchase I soon bought the Nikon 10x50s as well. Although I thought I got an incredibly good buy at the time, I have since learned I could have saved 15% by buying on-line - no matter, they are still "keepers" with which I will never part. An incredible value. For the casual user, they may be all the binocular you will ever need.
First good point: I am blown away at the scope for this price. as the other reviews said, the optics are great. At this price I doubt you are going to find something better.It has a little knob you turn to swap from the 6-25x to the 25-100x mode. this is easy to use.Second good point: this came with a nylon carry bag (the bag could be padded...) that lets you use and mount the scope on a tripod without taking the scope out of the bag. also as someone else pointed out, it would be nice if the tripod and scope bag were the same bag.first issue: the crappy tripod. I didn't expect this to be an awesome tripod, but the part of the base that connects to the scope (lower half of the up/down swivel) was bent so that the scope tilted slightly clockwise. this tilt makes the tripod worthless.I am waiting to see if the manufacturer sends me the replacement tripod.
Who needs monster cable? Digital signals still travel on this wire the same as on monster cable. No one sees your wires... so just get this. I stocked up and bought 10 wires for the price of 1 monster cable.
This filter is a replacement - I already had Tiffen - so I knew I could trust that brand.Got it on time, at right price.
great item. everything works as expected. You should not be without this system. replaced 6 remotes and have added extra functions via web. i am going to get 2 more for the rest of the house.
Used for my Eee PC 900a. Use it as second 'hard drive'. because the solid state hard drive came with the computer is only 4GB. Can't really tell the difference in speed between the SSH and this memory card. That' how fast it is at class 6, coupled with Kingston's reliability. Kingston is the King of memory. Very happy that I bought it.
this flash drive is dependable and is fast. The strap is a nice touch.
This camera is a good solid camera for someone just looking to snap quick pictures. It does not have some of the more advanced features/adjustments of the similarly priced models from Canon (which is why I rated it lower), but if you have a grandparent or child who just needs to point and shoot this should be easy enough for them. The lowlight setting still seems to come out blurry, but if you set the camera to take several shots in a row, you can get one clear one.
So I bought these for $20 from Best Buy a couple of years ago. I figured at $10 a piece, you can't really go wrong, and I guess in that sense I was correct.I had them hooked up to an old tv for a couple of years because the tv's speakers were failing me. While they were hooked up to the TV, they sounded fine; nothing to make me feel appalled at how bad they sound.However, I recently moved to a new house and since i'm still unpacking my Bose surround sound and am a little lazy to install it all right now, I hooked these up to a receiver just to listen to some music and wow, this time I was APPALLED. I mean, over the years, I have gradually become more and more picky but these were almost unbearable. I started wearing my Sony MDR-V6's around the house (which was a GREAT buy) instead.Sound Quality:These bookshelf speakers have (I think) a 6" cone, a 2" cone and a 1" tweeter which made me think that they should be pretty good, at least in clarity. I don't expect much bass from them since you can't really expect much from a 6" woofer. However, after listening to these speakers, all I could think of are complaints. The lows are muddy and extremely unclear. The lows blend in with the mids in a lot of the songs and the highs produced by the tweeter are very tinny. The balance is horrible and overall, made my 320kbps songs sound the same as my 128kbps songs. At slightly louder volumes, and I'm not talking very loud volumes at all, there is distortion, both on the low and high ends. The low end distortion is the worst. I know a lot of the distortion has to do with the receiver, but my receiver does have a filter and is not sending anything lower than around 150hz to these speakers. It almost sounded like someone is trying to sing but is running out of breath.The reviewer that said he uses these as his LR speakers in his $300 surround sound system should really consider upgrading. The guy who told you to get the more expensive speakers is most definitely right. For 300$, i recommend you look into a soundbar for your surround sound needs. I promise the sound will be a lot cleaner and much much more accurate.Overall, if you can land these for $20 and have a use to watch some casual TV, these are a great deal for that purpose. But if you're interested in using these for a HT system, I would look elsewhere. Polk creates great speakers for a great price.
this is a sturdy arm band ive used it for well over a year and its still going strong. the only down side was the my ipod classic wouldnt read my commands on the track wheel with this so i had to cut a circle to scroll through the songs not a big deal to me.
I was given the Monster iCarPlay FM Wireless FM kit for Christmas shortly after I got an iPod mini. I've used it in both the Phoenix, AZ area (where my girlfriend lives) and in the Portland, OR area (where I live). In the Phoenix area (in my girlfriend's '02 Accura TL), this thing seemed to work marvelously. I was incredibly impressed with the crispness of the sound. However, in the Portland area (in my '01 Honda Civic), the performance is rather inconsistent. Perhaps the Portland area radio stations tend to populate more of the lower frequencies, so it's harder to find an open frequency. Particularly in areas where there are big highway interchanges and/or big radio towers nearby, I tend to hear a lot of interference.I really put it to the test when I drove from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA for Thanksgiving (about an 11-hour drive). During the drive, I had to switch frequencies more than a handful of times. Of course, the sound quality was much better as I drove through more rural areas. As I enterred the big cities, specifically SF, it was almost impossible to find a clear signal, but once I got out towards the suburbs, it was a little better. It was also interesting that as I passed big 18-wheeler trucks, I could hear some interference. I was wondering if perhaps their CB radios were running on the same frequency.
I recently purchased a panasonic CT-20SX10 because i figuredthat with component video and more inputs it would be far better thanthe wega. i was wrong. ... and i quickly returned it and switched to wega. it is .... there are great features like tilt adjustment and the sound quality is far superior to that of the panasonic pureflat. the picture is clear all the way to the edges. the problem of there being only 1 s-video input can be easily solved by purchasing an s-video switch. the remote is also very well laid out and it works well with my sony dvd player. it is still the best 20 inch tv available.
Recently I took up photography after getting out of prison. The camera was actually a gift from my probation officer Carl, he said that if I stayed busy doing constructive stuff like painting and drawing I wouldn't return to my days as a Ganja smuggling low life. After spending a few days pushing around a paint brush Carl realized I lacked the motor skills necessary to draw a drunken stick figure. So in his next visit he brought me some bizarre camera with a television screen tied to the back in place of a view finder. Fast forward a few days and I ran out of film. So I went to get it developed. I handed what I believe to be called a memory card to clerk, and returned two hours later. The clerk gave me back the photos and the memory card (I guess it is a negative?). It was a relief to see the photo shoot of my kittens in an ice cream truck turned out well. One photo actually made it look as if Cheech was driving the truck while Chong was eating.But now I was without film so I ran a search the INTERNET for SD card like my recently senile neighbor suggested. The results of the search returned a chat with some sexy singles and about a zillion of these cards. I noticed this one came without frustrations; I don't really see the point in paying extra for frustrations if I already have more than enough as it is. The card came with a small case to carry the film. It is about the size of a partially smoked eighth perhaps a teener. This is a 4gb card which I guess means it is good for like 400 pictures (compared to the 24 in a 35mm film). I'm not sure how they fit that many frames of film into a small card. I assume it works a little like Doctor Who's PoliceBox. I noticed with this card you can review your pictures and even delete them.I am a little worried that if I delete a picture it will create some trippy double exposure effect which will raise the eyebrow of Craig who has taken such a liking my photography that he has yet to notice that the green light above my shower adjacent to the toilet he frequents is part of my hydroponic lab.So far I have gone through ten of these cards. Maybe I will try a Sandisk extreme but judging by the name it is marketed to the pornography industry. I have gone through six or seven of these cards, I throw them out after making them into prints. I am a little interested in opening this card up but am worried about disrupting the time space continuum. After all I never really cared much for Back to the Future, why would I want to live it?
The headphones seem to be of good quality and sound just fine. My head is small. Even at the smallest setting, they slip off my head while out walking. If I wear my sunglasses underneath then it is better.
I got this cordless Keyboard to get rid of the clutter of wires. I have been nothing but very happy with this Logitech Cordless MX Duo. I run a 1 GIG G4 Power Mac under OSX 10.2.6 and never have had a problem with it. I would tell all Mac users to go for it it well worth the money. It easy to set up once you down load the updated drive on the Apple site. other tham that is a dream to use.
Arrived on time, quality is very good. Price was OK. Buy this to protect your expensive lens from scratches & dings.
Hello, and I've used a PDA for four years now. I was very fond of my B/W Handspring Visor with 8MB...but when I went to a color screen, I was in love. This is a great product. It is packed with all the requisite applications, has a tremendous amount of memory (and I use some big work-related applications on my Palm), and the other programs on this PDA are really value-adding. I am a heavy palm user, so I recharge mine about every 2 days. Big deal...you just plug it in for an hour or two in the evening when your're not using it.Pluses: GREAT screen...very readable. A lot of built-in memory. If you want more, spend $20-30 extra to get an SD card. They're cheap. Good apps, and the newer handwriting recognition program is even better.Negative: battery doesn't last as long as a black-and-white model....but what do you expect. Also, the battery is apparently not replaceable. What is this, a throw-away device? FYI, you can go to www.gethightech.com to buy a replacement battery...if you're not afraid to solder two wires together (It looks very easy.)
The HDTV picture is sharp and the colors are crisp and clear. Flesh tones are excellent. Standard def picture is very good. DVD picture is very good. The viewing angle is good. Sound is very good. The controller and the on-screen menu are easy to use and follow. I highly recommend this t.v.
It was my first purchase from amazon and it was a great experience. I would definitely be back to buy more stuff.
I've used several other FM transmitters before trying this one, and while yes, this one is expensive, I would have saved a lot of money if I had purchased this one first. I don't write a lot of reviews, and I love a product that works. The first and most important thing I noticed about this transmitter is how strongly it broadcasts on the frequency you select. The bluetooth and usb features are just a plus.
This vacuum is lightweight, convenient to move around, and nicely designed. It picks-up very well from bare wood and tile floors. However, the suction is not strong enough to clean my low-pile area rugs. I have two cats and a dog so there is dust and pet hair that is easily removed from the floors but not from the rugs. It is still a very worthwhile $37.99 since it is more valuable to use than a regular dustbuster product.
I compared the two signal amplifiers in an over-the-air antenna situation. The antennas (both VHF/UHF - digital) were outdoor type with from about 50' to 75' of coax cable connected to an HDTV. Also tested on an analog TV.The Philips PH61111 is meant for indoor use, is black, and has two output terminals, a convenience. It's lightly built, and reminds me of the boosters that have been available at Radio Shack for years (decades). Has a convenient power on light. Connects directly into AC via two pronged cord. Comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Made in China. Amplification is 24 db (very nice); not adjustable. Recommended only for TV applications.The Motorola Signal Booster is also black, has only one output terminal. Besides the input terminal, there's a terminal for DC power via an AC adapter. It could easily be plugged into one of the other terminals by mistake. It's ruggedly made of die cast aluminum. Box contains two 6' coax cables with connectors. Has a limited 1 year warranty. Made in China. Amplification is 15 db; not adjustable. Can be used for multiple broadband applications. Is bi-directional, so more versatile than the Philips for non-TV communications applications. The three cables with adapter makes it a bit clumsy to work with in an enclosed space.THE TESTUsed both units on a Toshiba 40XF550U and an older Panasonic superflat CRT. Units were placed in cabinets close to the TVs (not at the antenna source). Digital channel signal strength was measured using the TV's signal strength indicator for approximately 30 channels in the San Francisco bay area (north and south from Mountain View).FINDINGSBoth units performed equally well. They substantially boosted signal strength from a non-amplified situation. Even though the Philips claimed higher amplification power, it did not boost signals from distant stations any more than the Motorola. Fringe signals were exactly the same strength. The analog TV also received benefits that were, subjectively, equivalent.CONCLUSIONSThe Philips is roughly half the price, more compact, with two signal outputs, and works just as well at TV signal amplification as the Motorola. If that's the only application required, the Philips is a good choice.
I bought these after hearing a friend'sFluance AVHTB+ Surround Sound Home Theater 5 Speaker System5.1 system. I was planning on an upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1. My speakers were all Wharfedale, but Wharfedale no longer makes the bipolar surround I wanted, so I thought I would try these as my side surrounds until I could find something that matched my Wharfedale Vanguard based system better.I was blown away! These inexpensive little surround satellites timbre matched very closely with my Wharfedales and they sound amazing! The ferro-fluid cooled neodynium tweeters are sharp and precise without being etchy, scratchy, or fatiguing. The mid-range is smooth and solid, full without being bloated.In my room the base from these rolls off at about 125, so I did have to raise the crossover point on my sub to 120. But everything blended smoothly from there and I am super pleased.Could you use these without a sub? No. But so what, that's not what they are intended for. If you appreciate the qualities that a good bipolar design brings to the surround positions, then you owe it to yourself to give these a listen. They may or may not match the timbre of your existing speakers as well as they did mine, but for the price they are simply a must listen!My search is done, and these will remain on my walls for a LONG time.
Recently it became time to upgrade my cell phone. Choices like that usually take some reasonable consideration, but there was no question that theTamrac 3582 Express Case 2in black was the perfect choice to protect my new investment. This is an ultra-suede case in a vertical design that holds and protects myBlackBerry Curve 8330perfectly, as if it was made expressly for this phone.The closed-cell foam padding protects the phone, and its elastic sides seem to provide a perfect custom fit for the BlackBerry, yet its gray liner allows the phone to be removed smoothly. The magnetic snap closure provides for security, yet is easy to open. The belt loop is quite useful. It came with a thin removable shoulder strap, but I've not had occasion to use it.This is not my first experience with a Tamrac case used for a cell phone. A couple of years ago I purchased and subsequently reviewed the smallerTamrac 3573 Express Phone Casefor the phone that I had at the time. That case remained in service until I recently upgraded my phone, as noted here. Have also been a highly pleased owner of aTamrac 3536 Express 6 Camera Bag, also in black, and this new Express Case 2 matches it quite well.Should also note that I tried this case with myPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 12MP Digital Cameraand found it to be a perfect fit for that camera as well, making this case truly multipurpose. And for those who might prefer a different color than black, Tamrac offers others to pick from, such as these:*Tamrac 3582 Express Case 2 (Desert Gold)*Tamrac 3582 Express Case 2 (Red)*Tamrac 3582 Express Case 2 (Light Blue)I said it before and I'll repeat it: the quality on these cases is every bit as good as Tamrac's camera bags and photo backpacks. Must say that this has proven the best and most convenient cell phone case that I've personally used, and I can recommend it as a true 5-star choice.
Product works as advertised - even "swivels" to allow cable to go in any direction. Fit is a lttle loose, but as long as you don't have much movement in your setup, you should be fine.
When I bought my new camera I bought this case with it, thinking I might find nothing better. When I received it I saw that it does not fully enclose the camera, allowing rain and snow in. Furthermore, the magnetic closure is not realiable. This case is worthless. I felt it was too inexpensive to return so I threw it away. I found a much better case at Wal-Mart.
The sound quality is very good, as well as can be expected for the price. The reception on AM and FM is above average and the CD reproduction is equally as good. My two objections are no AM-FM selection on the very large remote and no time signal when the radio or cd is on. If this and the bright display at night does not bother you the Teac is a very good buy for a bedside or den radio/cd player.
I have been having Grado Labs SR60 and SR80 for a couple of years, but Koss Portapro always rings into my mind as they are much cheaper, and they are supposed to be really good with a sound signature somewhat similar to my Grados.Okay, I finally pulled trigger two weeks ago. My initial impressions are (only burned in for about 10 hours).- Bass is a little too much (that's expected and is a selling point for Portapros). But with EQing, I can make it a bit better to my taste.- Sound is not too clear overall (comparing with Grados of course), but this may improve over time with more burned in (based on my prior experiences).My sources are very decent MP3 players and laptop with external sound card. No external amps were used in any way.In the end, Portapro lives within my expectations. I like them for their compact shape, portability (which Grado lacks), comfort (slightly worse than Grados). I think these are not as good as Grado Labs SR60 and SR80, if a straight comparison has to be made. Value wise, I would go to SR60 if you can buy used. If you only buy new electronics, then these are really good values.
For the past 15 years I have used more telescopes than I can possibly remember. During the same period of time, I have only &quot;owned&quot; one brand; CELESTRON.The optics are sometimes a toss up with other manufacturers but one thing always brings me back to purchase and that &quot;one thing&quot; is the steadiness &amp; quality in CELESTRON products. They offer the best mounts, drives &amp; tripods in business.Their Nexstar G11 is a telescope designed with excellent optics and a &quot;Go To&quot; system that would satisfy even the most demanding astronomy enthusiast.This system allows the operator the most &quot;visual time&quot; of any significant object due to the accuracy of its GPS system.When you ask for a specific object the telescope responds with stunning accuracy. CCD imaging is a pleasure with this instrument.I want to thank all of those who had a part in the design and production of this &quot;state of the art&quot; instrument. The performance of this telescope will not be rivaled for some time. But when this finally occurs, CELESTRON will have moved forward several steps. I can not imagine what lies ahead for what I consider the best telescope manufacturer on this planet.mja
I purchased this for biking and hiking. So far, I have only used it while biking. The input buttons are mainly on the sides of the unit (so there is more space for the screen on the front). Most of the buttons have more than one function. The secondary role is used by holding the button down until the screen changes to the intended function, instead of just a press and release. I have had trouble with the scroll/input button on the front of the unit. This button is partly joy stick, for scrolling on the screen, and for navigating through menus. The joy stick part works ok, but it also has two other uses. A single press of the button acts as an enter function, and press and hold acts to change the screen to input a waypoint. The single press does not work well on this button; and if you try to hold it down a little longer, then the unit changes to the waypoint screen. It would also be better if the input buttons were a little bigger.
Product was exactly as described. Came quickly. Worked right out of the box without a need to update drivers, etc. Great deal.
works great with MP3 and WMA files; very easy to use. Literally, no manual needed. FM radio works fine too.
I am pretty new to gaming so I was confused by the wide disparity in pricing for HDMI cables. I read online the major difference was cost. I am using this cable to connect a PS3 with an HD TV. It is working great. Even if it craps out early (I don't know why it would) I can replace it several times for the cost of a Deluxe HDMI cable. If you need a cable, buy one of these. P.S. I am not an employee or a paid reviewer.
I have the same issue as some others here. Very slow processor. I thought it was because there was so much preloaded stuff on this laptop when I bought it, but the truth is, it's just slow.
Very good for computer sound card to stereo outputs.
Have used these now for 3 months. Very pleased with the sound quality and snug fit. As a jogger, I find the different audio cord lengths for each ear great since I wear an MP3 player on my left arm. That minimizes the excess audio cord flapping in the breeze. For those who have ears that can handle the bud-type earphones, these are a fine value.
I use this cable to connect my satellite receiver to my HDTV. It works perfectly and the picture on the screen is fantastic and clear.in HD.
Anything but quick. Somewhat cumbersome to take on and off. Decent quality. does not fit as secure as one would want. You get what you pay for.
This remote is versatile and easy to program. I'm using it to control my Panasonic 42-inch plasma TV, Memorex DVD player (which came with a tiny remote that had hard-to read labels), a JVC receiver and a Motorola digital cable box. The learning feature works great. I programmed the keys I use most so that I don't have to switch from one device to another. Why spend over a $100 for a programmable remote when this does the job for $25?
This is my second laptop. The first one was a Toshiba with a 17" screen, but I discovered that it wasn't very "portable". This new laptop is not only half the price of my first one, but works so well. First of all, it is superfast with the Athlon processor and the 1.24 Giba of Ram and it includes the double layer DVD drive for DVDR and DVDRW. Besides, the screen is very clear and I'm really happy with this purchase.
Lite-On VCR/DVD Recorder LVC-9006 R ReviewThis product has some nice features one would want - record and play DVDs in any format, VCR and DVD recorder in one package, etc. However, the picture quality made this a return item for us.We have two video sources in our surround sound unit, one passing through the VCR and one not, which allows us to do a few things we like. With our old VCR, both of these pictures had the same brightness, color, tint, etc., so flipping from Video 1 to Video 2 gave you the same picture quality. When we connected the Lite-On LVC-9006 R the same way our old VCR was hooked in, the picture became bleached out. Dark colors became light. This could be adjusted somewhat with the TV color controls, but then the Video 2 signal ended up way too dark.We didn't like this, but were prepared to live with it. (To be fair, our subsequent purchase, a Panasonic, did the same thing, though not as badly.) Then we started getting bright horizontal lines in the picture sometimes. Then we found at times the picture would get jerky, like an old Charlie Chaplin movie. This would last for 1-2 minutes, go away, then come back at a later time. That was the last straw. We returned the product.Other things need fixing. The commercial skip in our old VCR was great. Push it once, it skipped for one minute. Two times, two minutes, etc. In this product, you have to push a menu button, then select the commercial skip and push again, and then it only skips for 30 seconds. And you can't push it more than once. You have to wait for the 30 seconds to pass and then do it again. So for a two minute commercial you have to push the button 8 times with waits in between each push. Who needs that?The pause button on the VCR (not sure of the DVD) holds the picture OK, but if you push again to advance one frame, that frame jitters all over the place. Ditto for each subsequent frame advance.Programming was a hassle. The prior setting data from your last record, like record speed, etc was not remembered and you had to drop down menus and re-select the same thing each time.Not recommended.
These are genuine HP products. They came quickly and were a much cheaper alternative to buying them at a 'box store.' I've been using both the black & color cartridges in my printer and they are working great.
Don't try to have kinky sex with this. Sometimes you just get statically electrocuted when you rub the carpet really hard and quickly touch one of the metal ends of the wire. Other than that unfortunate lack of ability and the consequence of being an idiot, this wire can easily connect from any jack to any jack. In fact, some times, it can connect to the same jack. But can't have kinky sex. It is a twelve foot long cable that connects the TV to the freaky wall nipple and, after science, entrancing moving pictures appear on a screen. If you are looking at a review for that, you really need a life. The irony of the previous statement is that I am taking the time to type this review out.The moral of the review is don't try to 'connect' anything else and you should be fine. If you want something for kinky sex, try theRico Houston Texans Chrome License Plate Frame. I'm getting excited just by looking at it.
I've been using monster connectors for the last 7 years now, and I haven't changed one yet. Just put up a 7.1 configuration, so i needed more connectors. Good Stuff
I purchased my Zen last week and it came the very next day. I had an iPod and I truly think that it's 10 times better than the iPod. Do your research people. Creative is the way to go!
no problems with the actual product itself, but the shipping cost more than the item itself.
I decided to try the filter in an old Beckman UV-VIS spectrophotometer, and replicate optical transmittance results in Poland. Sure enough, Tiffen and window glass appear to be optically related in transmittance of long-wave UV. Frankly, I've alays had the impression that Tiffen filtered images were less clear than B&W, and this kind of study may well explain the difference. Here's a link to the original study results [...]
Owned this player for about six months and it hasn't failed me yet. The battery life is outstanding, and I've been able to run mine for three days of very heavy use (several hours a day of music playback) without recharging. On average use of an hour or so a day it might last me a week or two, which is something that apple cannot say about its 5Gen iPod.As for compatibility, I've put .mp3, .wma, and other music files on this without a problem. If you buy all of your music through iTunes, this might be a problem because it is not compatible with iTunes... but you can get around it by burning all of your iTunes songs to CD and ripping them to .mp3 format. Use all of your ripped CDs from your collection, or even pirated songs (shame on you) without having to deal with iTunes or any software bent on charging you more money around every corner.The software allows you to rip CDs right onto your player, or drag and drop music, video, or files right into the player in an organized fashion. The player accepts .avi format movies, so any files you have in .avi it will convert to the size compatible with your player. I have been able to put movies, TV episodes, etc. that I have downloaded on various locations online. No iTunes, no buying movies, it'll take what you have on-hand.As for other features, this thing has FM Radio, and even a microphone so you can dictate things to yourself (which I found quite entertaining). Both of which are easy to use. You can change player skins to one of several different preset background and menu colors, although the colors are not customizable yet. You can have a picture that you upload from your computer as your background as well, which I found to be a great feature.Picture quality is SPARKLING. This thing has way more colors than the 5Gen iPod, giving you crisper, clearer images and video.As for the UI, everything is easily accessable. The menu buttons and scrollpad are easy to use and fairly strait forward. Theres a play button, a back button (like the MENU button on iPods) a menu button which is basically like a right click I guess... and then a customizable shortcut button that you can set to anything you want. The only thing I can possibly complain about is when searching under "Artist" you can't look at all albums by the artist at the same time, but rather have to look through each individual album. Not a big problem, but sometimes I forget what album a song is on, more of my problem than the player's.The player is a tad thicker than the iPod, but feels comfortable and sits well in your hand. It's 30 gigs... and I definitely haven't run out of room yet on it. This player is the best of the best in my opinion, and to everyone who doesn't want just another iPod and become their own trendsetter, get this. In my opinion, this player is many times better than the new iPods, and you can't go wrong with this sexy black :). I'd recommend buying a case or skin to prevent scratches though, all mp3 players scratch easilly.Fin
I want to add my experience with some issues that have been mentioned, in hopes it will be useful to other potential buyers. 1. I had trouble with the control button at first. But I paid attention to how I pushed it, and the result I got, and learned pretty quickly how to use it for consistent results. 2. The directions are understandable, and similar, if not superior, to what you get with other electronic products. It is a big sheet of paper, but after all, there are many features to be covered. 3. The Dragon issue - I am writing this in August 2009, the current version of Dragon is 10, and the version that comes with this product is 9. That is why the model number ends in DR9. It took me awhile to figure that out. No matter how great Amazon is about offering a replacement, and they are, realize that this model comes with Dragon 9.
I am at work all excited that at some point of the day my camera will be delivered home and I had a HUGE note on the door saying that if I am not there to knock the door on another apartment that ALWAYS someone is there.NOT!The fedex guy came and left a $220 digital camera at the doorstep!!!!I mean how retarded can you be to leave a package in the front door and not even see a message!!! So when I saw the comment online , I had to leave work and rally to go homeAmazon is great but it should be careful with which services they co-operate with.Can't wait to open and use the camera. Thanks Amazon!!!----Thanks Fedex...NOT!!!
Digital memory card arrived quickly and I was very pleased with your packaging and prompt service. It was a pleasure to do business with you.Thank You.
just bought this printer from office depot for less than $100 and it was very easy to set it up and so far its doing a very good job.
I seriously wonder if the person that wrote the other review in this area had the (E)xtended (S)kip (P)rotection (ESP) turned on when he tried this player. I stood in one spot and did jumping jacks, while playing a 128 kbps mp3 cd, for 117 seconds before it skipped. It was comparable (about 25 seconds) with a regular CD. I loved the rich bass and sound quality. A few things to consider are, 1. Buy a higher quality pair of headphones, you won't regret it. 2. Use 'better quality' cds when you burn your music and use the highest bit rate encode that will allow you to fit the amount of music you want on the cd. 3. High capacity nimh batteries (2400 mah) will give you longer play times and can be recharged hundreds of times. Remember! The antenna for the radio is the headphone wire so your position affects reception greatly.Overall I rate this player as excellent for the price. ENJOY!
I purchased this camera a few weeks ago. It offers a lot of features in a small package. I like that. I have a full-sized digital SLR camera, but wanted something to carry around easily in my purse or pocket.When the camera first arrived, I seriously considered returning it because of the L-O-N-G flash recharge. It would sometimes take 3-5 seconds before the next picture could be taken. It was only after I purchased the camera that I discovered that the A710 is well-known for this problem. However, the problem has been solved. Here's the changes I made:1) Used high-quality rechargeable batteries. (Be careful of the rechargeable batteries as they lose charge just sitting around. Choose the pre-charged type.)2) Set the camera on AV mode.3) Purchased the Transcent SDHC Class 6 8gb SD card offered here on Amazon.com. I just received the card in the mail today, so I immediately put it into the camera and tried it out.The results were AWESOME. The flash recharge problem disappeared. I guess a large part of the lag time was writing the picture to the memory card. I will never buy a "regular" SD card again!
If you're complaining that some of your equipments are heavy and bulky enough you should buy this its perfect for just any occasion it can fit on your pocket, you cant believe how each AA battery loads will give you more shots its just amazing, i haven't change the battery on this since i bought it and still shooting and flashing even in cold winter season, its kinda rugged too cause my son have drop this so many times and still working...i would recommend this product besides its not heavy on your wallet.
I ordered this product from Amazon, and it was supplied by "Amazing Deals Online", I ordered it with two-day shipping as I have a trip coming up and wanted to be absolutely sure I'd get the filter on time. To the credit of UPS, the filter arrived one day after shipping, but it was a pretty badly mangled box, which is only part of the problem. Once I opened the box I found the plastic case popped open with the filter wedged pretty solidly in to the hinge, the plastic locking tabs perilously close to the glass. I had a hard time extricating it, it was definitely wedged, but it seems so far the filter is unscratched. It took significant cleaning to remove the dust and smudges, once I get through my trip this weekend I'll update my review with details on the filter's condition and photo quality.
First of all, I just must say that I am stunned that this item has garnered over 140 reviews already. And they are controversial! Who would have guessed? Works by the greatest philosophers of the 20th century get 4 or 5 reviews--a cheap bit of electronics that is one of a series of 500 that will be made in the next few years gets 140. It boggles my mind.But to the specifics--electronically this is fine in terms of the basic chipset. It doesn't have the same problem with daylight savings that its predecessors have. But the interfaces are dreadful, especially if you might be interested in looking at your clock when the room is dark. For example, during the night. Am I the only person who mostly wants to see what time it is in the middle of the night? Even when I'm not up at night fretting, I may wake up and want to see whether it is worth trying to go back to sleep or whether one might as well get up. But, for some reason, they made it so that the part you want to see -- the numbers -- is dark, and you can only make the glow that surrounds it dim (in which case there isn't enough contrast for you to read the time), or bright (in which case your pupil contracts and you can't see anything).And then (shudder), the nature sounds. This is really why I bought the clock, which I actually got for my lady friend. Now I know that it wasn't the most romantic or excessive gift in the world, especially as a good bye gift, but it had a great deal of meaning to me. I knew I would have to be leaving soon, and that she would have a very hard time sleeping without me. And I suspected (correctly, as it turned out), that I'd be spending many of my nights out in nature. I thought it would both keep our connection alive, and help her sleep, if she could hear some of the same sounds that I did out in the woods.But the sampling frequency for these sounds is worthy of something you get in a box of cracker jacks. Hasn't any one told them about the exponential decline in the prices of memory chips? It would cost around 25 cents to put in a chip that would allow for a better sound quality. But instead you hear sounds that are about as relaxing as listening to one metallic ant chew the legs off another. And if they want to use a program instead of sampling, any competent programmer could write something that would be aperiodic so you don't hear the glitch when it repeats. Maybe this is being too philosophical, but the worst thing for a broken heart is a loop; that sense of repetition bringing you back to where you were, and where you were was not out in the consolation of the woods, but unhappily awake in the early morning hours, bathed in the orange light of a cheap timepiece with fake sounds. [20]
I'm not sure how thorough this is. It did not make a huge difference in my machine. I'll try another brand or type of cleaner.
I waited several month before writing this review to insure the product continued to function as well as it did out of the box. My Dish Satellite Receiver and the base unit for the Remote Control Extender are in the master bedroom. I have the output of the Dish Receiver sent through a RF Agile Modulator to six televisions in the house. This Remote Control Extender functions through out the house. Occasionally a second press of a button is required.
The only thing that this marvel should improve will be the drivers... the last ones are quite better than previous version, but it could be better.
I bought this because I was running iDeneb on my netbook and I had no audio drivers for it. I also used it on my desktop as a headphone jack for my usb port since I didn't want to reach down to the back to plug in my headphones on the computer. The only problem I have with this "sound card" is that the volume is too loud on it. On the windows PC I have to set it to 1 / 100 to get a decent non-deafening sound. On the mac I have to play with both the playback app and the system sound (since the system sound doesn't go as low as the windows setup. It also doesn't have a hybrid mic port like some of the others. So it costs a bit more...it looks really nice but overall if I had to do it again I'd get something else. It doesn't have noisefeedback or anything though so the sound is clean if you make sure you set it to the lowest setting before hitting play, you'll be fine with this model.
I bought this card with open expectations. I just wanted to listen to music once in a while. But my sons like gaming so it was a perfect match. I found you can set the card to automatically enter the mode you want by the chosen program, totally awesome. The card arrived quickly and worked as described, I could not be more pleased! Its no wonder why Creative is at the top, they produce an awesome product. So to compliment the card I hooked up a Bose C3 for some great sound. Thanks Amazon the service was great!
I just bought this from Amazon recently. I had an older model of this CD player back in the early to mid 1990s. I went thru two Pioneer 25-disc CD players. (Both stopped working after 2 1/2 years.) I went to a Yamaha 5-disc carousel player, which I never really cared for. I was so excited when I found this Pioneer CD player on Amazon because I had been looking for this type of CD player. It is a very easy CD player to use. I like that I can keep my CDs in the magazines and not have to re-load the magazines each and everytime. (I just need to buy a bunch of magazines tho since I gave my old ones away a long time ago.).
pretty good sub for the price i have a 2008 cobalt an the only problem i had was punching it into my car truck realy! dam trunk is to small but anyways it replace my two 6inch bass tubes an it sounds better than them great buy
Works great and fits the camera perfect. I purchased this at the same time as the Sony camera. I love them together.
With the improved paylist and bookmark capabilities of the newer releases of the HipZip, not to mention the $50 rebate, it's just a great value. As a Clik drive and disk user for a couple years already, I found the HipZip a natural fit for me and rarely if ever use the USB port, but just copy the MP3 or WMA files directly to the Clik disk through the Clik drive in the PC card slot on my notebook computer. The other advantage is that I can use the USB port to connect the HipZip to my desktop at work to use a drive for transferring files between my notebook and desktop. Finally, something to use all of my Clik disks with.I would throw out the Koss earphones, don't even use them. I just plugged in my earphones from my portable CD player. Great sound with decent earphones. Very happy with the unit overall. Great software, I have used both the Windows Media Player software and the MusicMatch Jukebox software and both are easy to use. I get about about 40 minutes of play time per 40 meg disk.Great for running and skip free.
Throw away product. It even says on the box that once the battery won't recharge, throw it away. Waste of money and landfill space.
Based on other reviewers' comments I understood the limitations with the TRENDnet KVM switch that the seller's and manufacturer's descriptions didn't adequately address: I had to abandon my Micro Inovations wireless keyboard/mouse combination, but using a new USB keyboard and the existing wireless mouse alone (USB) has not been a problem. The switch is tiny relative to the cabeling required, so it's easily displaced physically, but after wrestling it around under the desk, the switch is working with no functional defects.
The W603 VCR is a great value. The auto setup went without a hitch. The auto-tracking actually works too(you can override it if you wish). Picture quality is fine and is especially much better on SLP than on the deck this replaced. In the fast modes there is an audible whine, but that's just because it's so speedy. And it's even got front panel A-V jacks. There are lots of buttons on the remote since the maker chose to make a lot of functions directly accessible instead of burying them in on-screen menus. I have 4 other VCRs (Panasonic, Quasar, Sanyo) and have decided that this one is my favorite.
Be ware!! THIS SWITCH DOES NOT CONVERT COMPOSITE SIGNALS TO S-VIDEO.I have an N64 via composite, a PS2 via s-video, and a Tivo hooked up through s-video to this this device. To switch between TiVo/PS2 and N-64, you must have both a composite and s-video cable going out in addition to the audio cables. Next, you must get behind the tv and when you want to use s-video, plug it into the the tv (it overides composite signals) and unplug it whenever you want to use composite.This wouldn't be too much of a problem, but the s-video 'IN' on my tv is twisted sideways, making it extremely hard to fit the s-video cable into it continuously. And what about those of us who keep our tvs in entertainment centers? This minor discomfort takes away the whole point of the device!If you're only planning to use either only composite or s-video sources, then this switch is flawless. This is what earned it two stars. It switches correctly every time and I've noticed no loss of video or audio signal.If you are planning to use both s-video and composite sources, then either buy two of these (one for composite and another for s-video) or buy switchers with composite-to-s-video conversion- THERE ARE BETTER ONES OUT THERE.
Although programmable with a phone, it is set to wrok right out of the box. Much improved over my 10 year old AMS teleshare, neither machine (answering machine, or the fax) is even aware of a signal, so the timers in each are not running. Set the fax machine to pickup immediately, and the answering machine to whatever suits you, and nothing gets dropped orossed.I neglected to mention that I've just ordered a second one. No more virtual or "enterprise" fax lines for this puppy.
I listened to both at Apple store, and felt I needed a better test at home. So I bought both Bose and Apple. My report? Bose sounds a little richer, fuller. Apple has more user control capabilities to tune the sound for more bass, classic, jazz, etc. although none of these seemed to do much. Bottom line, both are good. I moved the Bose to my wife cuz she can't deal with making different settings, I kept the Apple so I could try a few changes in the settings and it was a bit louder and almost equalled the Bose in quality. If my wife told me to swap 'em, I'd be fine with that too. Slight preference for Apple controls and using ipod displays, slight preference for Bose sound richness. Bose does take up less desk top space, perhaps half the Apple. Sorry if I can't tell you that I have a definite pick, but it's a slight edge to the Apple for me (controls, visibility of what's playing) versus a slight sound advantage to Bose. BTW, each are very simple to use, plug in the iPod and you're set to go. Oh, should all our choices be so good.
I needed a better video card for Call of Duty 4 and this was the best value out there. Easy to install this card has worked perfectly ever since! No problems - all settings are easy to adjust.I didn't want to spend too much but wanted to get all I could for my buck - this was it. You will be happy with this card!
Okay, I admit, at first I was skeptical. How could this product work so well at such a great price?! I was so excited I even over-nighted it. I was also very impatient and kept on trying it out before the batteries had charged for a full 24 hours. Of course it didn't work. So I called Next Generation to find out what was going on. They picked up on the second ring and the customer service rep was very knowledgeable and helpful. He encouraged me to wait the full charge time, explained the reasoning behind this (its a very slow charge) and suggested I call back if I continued to have trouble. After waiting a very long 24 hours, it worked like a charm! Through blankets, body parts, even walls! The one hint I have is that the switch on the bottom of the receiver worked better on C with my Comcast Cable DVR then A as recommended in the directions.
I just started using this filter on my new Canon 24-70/2.8 ii, and so far, so good! I haven't had a lot of trials with it yet, but I'll come back and change my rating if I have any issues.
Need to replace a damages speaker plug? This worked great for me. Easy to assemble and cable strain relief is excellent.
Good product. Plenty big, but I would have liked for it to have had some sort of backing. It didn't stick very well, but it worked for what I needed.
IMHO, GPS is the best technological innovation since the wheel. But the Magellan 360 is clearly not the best execution of the concept. There are several flaws in design of this product:1) User manual only available on CD. Do I need to take my laptop to the car?2) Routing preference needs to be specified every time you choose a destination. Why can't I just set "shortest time" as default for everywhere I go?3) Street address input before city. Now wouldn't the auto-fill function be more streamlined if the system had to look for relevant streets only in your town or city of interest rather than the entire region of the country you have chosen? Also: no city, no address. Say you just want to go to a small picturesque town, but don't have a full address; no can do. Thank God for Main St.4) Brightness of monitor is not easily adjustable. You can see the display well during the day, but at night, you either have to go three leves deep into the settings to change to night mode or feel as if you had the interior lights of the car on. Other models simply change to night mode at a specific time of the day.5) No simple-to-access mute option.6) Slow processor. If you miss an exit (yes I know the point of having a GPS is not to, but still, sometimes you do), it can take a few minutes to recalculate your new route. If you are going 55 miles/hr, that can be an awful long time and a lot of poor choices before you are set straight again.7) Weak antenna. If you start in a new section of town, or if the sky is overcast, it may take up to 15 minutes for the device to find out where it is. Yes it takes even longer if you fail to pull the antenna out.8) Can't deal w/numbered streets. I recently went to Miami and found myself constantly looking for the closest street to where I was going that had a proper name, as numbered streets such as 112th SW, will not be accepted.9) Autonomous zoom. The device decides on its own when to zoom in and out. It would be nice to be able to override this feature.10) Odd choice of labeling on maps. A map will show the name of only certain streets. Oddly not the main ones, or the nearest ones.I used to have a simple built-in GPS in my car. All it could do was show right and left arrows on the display and give you a voice warning. But it was fast as hell, and that trumps colored displays and Point of Interest add ons any day in my opinion. If you get this GPS, make sure you don't leave your printed maps at home. You never know when you will need them!
i've owned 2 of these devices.they work very well but eventually break (after 1+ year) near the ear piece. both of them broke at the exact same spot.and yes, i do plan on buying a 3rd one.
Good product.Good shopping.I recommend this product.I'm happy with the result of this product. I would buy it again.
Excellant accessory. Keeps smears from LCD. In the climate I shoot in, this is important.
I got this dvd player two months ago and it is really amazing, beautiful picture I highly recommend.
Large drive small in case size, for the money it cannot be beat! also very fast shipping. I am thinking about another one for my other system.
At first, it wouldn't work with my computer, and it was frustrating me. For a good 30 minutes I spent looking for the drivers for the mouse. After that, it worked well. I can place on anything: lap, carpet, pillow, arm rest, and etc., and it works. The only problem is sometimes it stop working with the comp., but it fixes itself after I don't move it for a minute. Yes, annoying, but it's a whatever type of thing. The only reason why it is 4 stars is because of them not giving me any CD's for getting the drivers for it to work.
first of all "loves movies" from san jose, ca is correct. you will always see black bars in your movies if the aspect ratio of the movie you're watching is greater than 1.78 : 1.as far this DVD player, it's everything as advertised. this is an amazing product for a bargain price. i highly recommend it especially if you own an HDTV made by sony.
The filter fits well on my camera but I have had about 3 of these. I take very good care of my camera equipment but these always seem to break on me. These work well and fit great but perhaps its just my luck that they always break. Theyre cheap so it wouldn't be bad to try it out first and if it breaks, just look for another brand.
I recieved the device, breezed through the sheet of instructions (very simple), connected the remote to my computer via the USB cable ( supplied with the remote ), and it took all of about 10 minutes to set up the remote to handle my TIVO, DVD player, CD, VCR, an stereo reciever.It all worked great the first time I used it. What a deal !I highly recommend this device. I have no affiliation with Logitech Harmony. Just a satisfied customer.
I am new to the sport of hunting/rifle shooting and recently purchased the Barska Blackhawk for the purpose of sighting/practicing with my rifles at the range. I have used the scope at a distance that exceeded 100 yards and the view was clear. In my opinion (though not an expert in this field) this product was worth every dollar. In addition, the scope comes in a very nice case.
I have no problem with the sound. No I'm not a sound geek, but I do enjoy listening to a variety of music, and this did a decent job of it. Its no bose, or otherwise, but at the price it really is a decent system. Unfortuneately its very delicate. Within one day the lift catch on the cd lid broke. The pnmuematic device is very weak. The catch that holds the lid shut is paper thin and if you were to use it too much, or even not, its likely to break sooner then not. So if you only use the system once in a while for the CD or keep the same CD in all the time, excellent. Otherwise I wouldn't recommend this for anyone who changes cd's often or has someone that uses it who isn't exactly gentle with electronics.
I was very happy when I got this KVM switch. It really solved my problem with using 2 PCs and 1 display. It took almost no time while switching from one machine to another. But in about 3 weeks of use it stopped recognizing the mouse and keyboard. After 3 reboots it revived for one day and then died finally. I didn't use my computers for a long period of time and it was strange. Now I am using same type of a unit by AirLink, and it takes a while longer to switch between the machines. I have just purhcased it and I don't know how long it would last.
The digital display works great, which is especially important since you might be fiddling trying to find a station while you're driving.
It does what it is supposed to do.The price and quality are exceptional.I would buy additional products from this manufacturer.
I am using this product almost exclusively for slide scanning, so my comments only apply to that aspect of this product.If you are like me and wondering whether you should suffer through using a consumer level slide scanner or fork out the dough for this one, then the quality this produces when scanning dark slides should be enough to convince you alone. And that's just the beginning. I've used consumer level scanners before and no amount of tweaking or photoshop'ing can match the quality the Coolscan 5000 produces. For professionals, this is of course a no brainer, but for semi-professional folks like me, this is a major investment, and I needed some convincing that it would be worth it. I am now convinced.Don't put too much stock into the scan times (and feed times for the sf-210 auto feeder). These times are without any Digital ICE, auto exposure, auto focus, etc. However, I have found if you do not use these features, you are wasting your time. After much tweaking to get all the settings such that the final result looked just like the original slide, I am looking at about 1 minute and 30 seconds per slide using the sf-210 (AMD 2.2 Ghz 1GB Ram, scanning at 2000 dpi)I have found that without tweaking, you get a bluish hue (although a little less so for Kodachrome slides). I have turned red up +20 and blue down +20 (green at 0) and to me, this seems to give the best results (ymmv).Use the digital ice features!!! They are simply amazing. The dust and scratch removal is phenomenal. The grain removal is also wonderful - and it keeps the picture sharp much more so than using a software filter like those found in Photoshop. Personally, I set the Digital ROC (color restoration and correction) to 0 because it is too unpredictable.Lastly, use a bright, high quality LCD monitor! You would be amazed at the difference this can make when doing color matching, especially on dark pictures. I was astonished to see the difference.When you take the above into consideration, this scanner is superb. Plan on spending a few hours getting your settings just right, but after that, sit back and enjoy. I've done 8x10 prints of my slides (scanned at 2000 dpi) that are just beautiful. It is near impossible to match the luminance and beauty of a projected slide, but the Coolscan 5000 does a darn good job.
I am not an electronics expert who can review this subwoofer based on frequency response or low pass filtering etc...I can tell you that this baby fit right into my surround sound system increasing the lows from my cd's and dvd's which is what I bought it for. Not only that, but with the blue glow that emits from the front of it and from the legs, it is very cool looking yet hot at the same time. Overall it is a very powerful subwoofer whose sound doesn't sound muddy but crisp and deep. I can get that with a lot of subs but who needs another big black box sitting around appearing to do nothing. That's right because a sub is only suppose to make the rest of the surround speakers sound good. When you get right up on the subwoofer you shouldn't be getting much sound directly from it but yet you still get crisp deep base sounds from your system. Now add to that the beautiful blue glow that it emits. Its called the "WOW" factor and that is what makes this subwoofer a very good buy. I just purchased my second at a much lower price this time around.
Battery is advertised as a "brand name", i.e., Cannon NB-4L Battery Pack. The product received is not labeled by any manufacturer and specifically states "Replacement for NB-4L. I suggest that this is misleading advertising if this is not the original product as specified.To date the product has performed to my satisfaction. I was simply disappointed with the integrity of the transaction.
I can understand a little criticism here and there regarding V-Moda's Bass Freq earphones, but those who give it awful reviews likely have one thing in common: they never got the right seal in their ears!I received the earphones and was skeptical myself after I stuck them in my ears to the point which I thought was proper and pressed play. The sound was hollow, and didn't really sound any better than the standard iPod earbuds. I then adjusted the Bass Freq's to get a better fit, and the sound improved drastically.Later that night, I realized that the silicon tips that came on the 'phones in the packaging were the smallest size, not the mediums as I had assumed. Once I put the medium silicon tips on, the Bass Freq's fit perfectly, and now sound incredible. Just make sure you get the right fit in your ears, and there's no doubt you'll be impressed with the Bass Freq's.EDIT: A few months after getting these, one bud broke open and came disconnected. My brother was able to solder it back together to get it to work, but it just broke again, and I think it's done this time. I love the audio on these things, but they are fairly cheaply constructed. I would actually recommend breaking open each bud (it's not hard to do) upon receiving them, then super gluing the plastic back together so they can't come open by accident. This should prevent any issues when carrying them around.
Received the product quickly as usual with Amazon and hooked it up. product worked as advertised and TV picture was clearer and amp sounded better so it does its job for a reasonable price.I would recommend putting a power center/surge protecter in line with expense equipment!Only flaw was the remote and as others have remarked it is worthless. I set it up and it works once if you hold it while standing by the center but may not work at all the next time and you have to reprogram it.Other then that it is a good unit and a good value.
Even though I purchased this item from Wal-Mart, I had to share my review here. I regularly check product reviews on Amazon in order to help me make purchasing decisions, so I thought it may be helpful to someone down the road if I put my two cents in on this unit even though I purchased elsewhere.I had been looking for something to protect my new 50" plasma TV and Blu-ray player and I thought my best option was going to be overly priced Monster products. Sure, they have high-quality stuff, but you're paying as much for the name as you are the product. Enter the Cyberpower 1030HT. This was the perfect solution for me. Great price and even better specs. This is solidly built and has enough outlets for all but the most sophisticated home theater setups. The unit also scrubs incoming power to take out any interference which allows optimum performance from connected equipment. On top of that, it looks great sitting next to my other components. In addition, each outlet is labeled (monitor, receiver, DVD, etc.) which makes it a no-brainer when plugging in equipment. While you certainly don't have to follow these labels, it just makes life easier. Cyberpower also includes a sheet of cable labels which is nice feature, although I prefer and used the more detailed labels from another well-respected online electronics dealer.I was pleasantly surprised at the beefiness of the unit's power cord (18 AWG), but at 8 feet long it proves a little unwieldy. Cyberpower does provide two velcro cable straps which helps to keep the power cord a little better organized. I can't speak to the included phone and network cables, but the coax cable is RG-59. Minor gripe, but I would have preferred a beefier RG-6 cable, and for the length provided it couldn't cost them that much more. You also really need to have enough shelf space to set this unit by itself. The top is curved and it's only a few inches deep, so nothing is going to sit on top; and the unit is about an inch wider than most home theater components which makes it look weird sitting on top of something. I prefer the look of unstacked components, but if you like the look of one component on top of the other this may not be the best item for you. And while you could hide this unit behind an audio tower or TV stand, it's really designed to sit next to other components and be shown off. It's too beefy to sit behind a stand.I wholeheartedly recommend this product. It's among the least expensive out there to offer such an array of features. Put the extra money you would have spent on other brands towards movies or games, this is all you need for the ultimate protection of your prized home theater components.
very easy to install , great graphics would recommend to anyone looking for a agp graphics card
I have been using this in my Toyota Highlander and its been a great help in charging mine and the entire family's iPhone while we have long drives. We no longer have to worry about carrying chargers everywhere and have our phones fully charged before leaving for long journeys. Highly recommend! Its a cheap price to pay for all that luxury :-D
Relative to the current crop of 3Mpix compact rechargables (Canon S230, Casio Exilim Z3, Pentax "Tin of Mints" and Minolta Dimage Xt), two aspects stand out:1) Sony's user interface/heads-up-display is the most intuitive. Most features are accessible in a turn of the wheel and a button press, without hierarchical submenus or cryptic incantations. Although the feature set is rich, Sony's engineers prioritized the needs of the user over the needs of the engineer (or the needy ad copy). This is Sony's traditional strength; they aren't the leader in consumer electronics for bleeding edge innovation or gold-plated transistors.2) The matchbox shaped compacts suffer usability in their small footprints. I don't have especially large hands, but hitting the shutter with my pinky without smudging the lens or dropping the camera reminded me of early laptop trak-balls and PDA keyboards. After the technolust wears off you're stuck with a camera.
Actually when I purchased these thought I was buying two @ $98 each, come to find out $98 a pair.I expected to use a sub woofer with these to accent bass.They blew me away, running them off an old Philips receiver I took out of service years ago. Awesome sound, nice canyon color.
My students appreciate these headsets. They use them for listening to on-line music while practicing typing; MSN chat; to practice using the Speech feature in Microsoft Office; to create sound files, dictaphone transcription and more... These are sturdier than the brand I formally purchased.
Award-winning science-fiction author Lois McMaster Bujold turns her pen to the fantasy genre, with breathtaking results. Lord Cazaril has been in turn courier, courtier, castle-warder, and captain; now he is but a crippled ex-galley slave making his way across a countryside reminiscent of Renaissance Spain, hoping to beg a warm hearth and a scullion's position from the noble patroness of his youth. But Fortune's wheel continues to turn for Cazaril, and he finds himself in short order promoted to the exalted-and dangerous-position of secretary-tutor to the Iselle, the beautiful, fiery sister of the heir to Chalion's throne. Amidst the decaying splendor and poisonous intrigue of Chalion's ancient fortress capital, Cazaril encounters both old enemies and surprising allies, as he seeks to lift the curse of misfortune that clings to the royal family of Chalion, and to all who come too close to them. While the novel can - and should - be appreciated as a rousing tale of romance and adventure, Bujold deftly weaves sophisticated speculation on the nature of free will and destiny in the guise of an intriguing mythology, underpinned by a constant subtle evocation of potent symbolic archetypes. Chalion is a beautifully constructed world, both warmly familiar and achingly distant; it breaths hints of shores yet unseen, stories yet to be told, without burdening the reader with a weary litany of exotic names and historical background. Supernatural power and events are carefully derived from the intrinsic nature of the world, displaying the simple inevitability of a chemical reaction - with consequences just as devastating. Bujold, justly celebrated for her complex characterization, excels in her portrayal of the observant, sardonic, devoted Cazaril, and provides him with a rich and appealing cast of supporting characters. She avoids the twin temptations of making her heroes too nobly pure or her villains too blackly malevolent, allowing even the smallest character to emerge as recognizably human. For, with all the her grand canvas of nations and gods and fates, it is humanity - in all its shame and glory - that Bujold celebrates, and readers will be swept along to rejoice in their own. Very possibly a masterpiece.
I spent about 2 days off and on researching tripods on Amazon.com and other Internet stores. There were so many to choose from, but my final decision was to go with one that folded up very compactly. I plan on doing a lot of hiking this summer, so this was the deciding factor that lead me to purchase this item. This item seemed to be the smallest that I could find, and was reasonably priced at under $[...].I have yet to take it out into the field, but here are my first impressions after playing with it at home:1) The legs fold out very smoothly and quickly. When you unlatch each section, the legs just extend via gravity. Once locked into position, they feel sturdy and stay in place. The legs have rubber feet, but if you screw in the rubber part, a metal spike is revealed. I believe this is to be used to obtain extra traction, but I'm not sure how much this will really help. But having this feature definitely can't hurt anything.2) The shaft in the middle extends upwards via a gear system. The crank shaft used to raise the middle section is made primarily of plastic and does have a bit of a cheap feel, but I believe as long at it is not abused, it should last. Once you losen the tightening screw, the crank smoothly raises/lowers the middle shaft. Once the screw is tightened, it stays in place.3) The head on the tripod moves in several directions. Tilts right or left to 90 degrees, back and forth and 360 degrees around. All movements are fluid, and once you lock them down, they stay put. The platform that attaches to the bottom of your camera is very small, which I really like, and when inserted into the head fits snug and tight. The toggle that allows you to remove the camera from the tripod is easily accessible no matter what position the camera is in. There is a small pin that pops up when the camera is removed that keeps the toggle in the 'out' position for re-attaching the camera. When the camera is inserted, the pin is pushed down and the toggle clamps down the platform. A minor plus, but a handy feature never the less.4) None of the screws, handles, etc. that allow you to move your camera to various positions get in the way of each other or the camera. I credit this to good engineering design, and serious thought seemed to go into this feature given the compact nature of the tripod.5) I have a Canon 30D with a 17-40L lens, alltogether weighing about 4-5 lbs. The tripod feels like it completely supports this weight and I don't have any worry about it failing while out in the field. I would imagine that on a windy day, the tripod may suffer from shake since it is so light, but to me that is just the trade-off for having such a light & compact tripod.6) My only complain with this tripod, which keeps me from giving it a 5 star rating, is that the top of the head is not level. When moving the head left/right, there is a notch that is suppose to represent 'level'. However, when the head is in this position, it is not level. I confirmed this with a bubble level, and it was quite a bit off (approximately 1 degree). However, because the head leans left/right, I can compensate for this by simply making the necessary adjustment. The knob that tightens the head to hold its position is very tight, so once you do adjust it to level, it stays that way. I may have a defective unit, but because I can adjust it to level on my own, I do not plan on returning the unit. If I was unable to correct this issue, it would definitely warrant a return.Those are my impressions of the unit. I comes with a nice carrying bag and the tripod fits nicely in it when folded up. I think this will serve me will during my hiking trips this summer and I look forward to using it. I would recommend this tripod to anyone looking for the features it offers.[...]
Size was very important to me when I shopped for this item. This one fit the bill to a tee. Price right too.
Altec Lansing really screwed up on this one (VS2121)... I had read all the reviews about there being some static noise, but I thought I'd be the exception. Wrong.They may look great, but there is a constant buzzing sound from some kind of interference, and it's a problem with the design, not my setup. The volume control is on the side, so is hard to see, and there is no actual power button, so that static noise will always be there unless you UNPLUG the speakers. I thought the sub sound was not very great, and there it has no volume control.After owning these speakers for just one week, the right speaker blew out! Now I've exchanged them for the Logitech X-230's.... MUCH better.Bottomline: skip these Altecs and find something more well-designed.
Arrived yesterday, set it up in 1/2 hour and sounds terrific. Rear wireless speaker (reason for the purchase) works perfectly and sounds great and the Music Port (not a reason for the purchase) is a very clever idea and allows easy access to a fantastic speaker system for my IPod. Sure, this is not a $800-$900 system, but that's not what I needed for this TV. And the 5 disc DVD player has all the features of Panasonic's more expensive models. Overall, very happy with everything.
Product works great but is too short. I even went online to the Panasonic web site to find a longer one but I guess they don't make them any longer. I wanted to use it to get my camera closer to a bird feeder and be able to stand out of sight to shoot the pictures - no way.
makes installing a radio so much easier!all parts included and fits many different nissan model cars. Have extra parts but for the price cant go wrong
Joel Achenbach has brought a large measure of good humor to a number of important topics in this volume. Th search for extraterrestrial life is used as a fine starting point to explore a number of cosmic topics: what is life, how did it begin and why do we seem to crave alien companionship in a huge, cold cosmos ? This is fascinating stuff for any thinking person. The style is clear, thorough and fun. I wish all writing on science topics could be this accessible.
Kodak products are defective and Kodak consumer advocates that Kodak provides for consumers is a joke they are not for the buyer but are for the corporation to appear that they try to help the average consumer. I will not being buying Kodak I am finished. They are awful with customers.
this is a great camera. The only thing in noticed was a couple of my pictures that i took, and i took 12, were blurred. I thhought that the stablizer would have worked. Great Camera for price, takes pictures otherwise.
My Logitech ergonomic keyboard gave up and they no longer make that model. I ordered this one with some trepidation because the Logitech fit and worked so well. The keyboard is even better than the Logitech and I had no trouble getting used to it. I have had no trouble at all with the space bar, with either right or left hand. The mouse, however, is ridiculous. It fits my hand like a tennis ball and moving it is pretty much like trying to push a tennis ball around. I am still using the mouse that came with my Logitech set. I wish the wireless keyboard came without the mouse.
I was so excited to finally find a replace GPS mount which fit my GPS and worked properly for my system. Mine was left in a rental car. This one was great except for the fact that the plastic at the bottom was stuck to it that it took a very long time to remove it. It was obvious that it was old. But once it was off, it served the purpose wonderfully. The price was nice as well. I just don't understand why they are getting so hard to find when these systems are still around and not very old.
In no time at all - and without any tedious study of manuals - the functionalities of the camera were at my use. From taking the pictures, to having them filed on the computer or e-mailed to friends, to printing them, etc. For basic everyday use this is an ideal camera.
I bought this radio a week ago and tested it in various situations. I tested it in the Dolphin Mall in Miami, wich is the biggest mall there, and the radios responded nicely but didn't cover the mall completely. I then went to the beach and tested the range there, well my estimate is about 2-3 miles tops, but the other radio was in the hands of my wife so i supose that if the person that had a hold of it would have being standing up, she was taking a sun tan, the range would have been longer. I would say that this radios aren't capable to trasmit to 8-miles as stated, but than no family radio out there trasmits at the rated distance. You can improve the distance reception by not using the squeltch, using the monitor button, and maybe there you get the 8-miles range, but there is no purpose in using a radio in that way.I think that they are worth the money and I would buy them again, just don't expect to get a Ham radio range from a family radio.
Bought for my sister and she loved it initially. After a week she returned it as it was cumbersome to carry and heavy. She is a small lady 5'2". The bag itself was high quality and very nice. I think she needs to buy a smaller laptop.
Standard SD and SDHC cards look identical in size and shape, only SDHC-compatible products will be able to accept the new SDHC cards. SanDisk differentiates its new cards with the new SDHC logo on the card and retail package.Now my web research finds that at the time of its release Wes Brewer, vice president of consumer product marketing at SanDisk, said, "In order to provide the easiest and most compatible solution for 4GB and larger capacity SDHC cards in the market, SanDisk chose to bundle its new MicroMate USB 2.0 SD/SDHC compatible card reader, which normally retails for $19.99, with this new card."Note this deal does not include a reader.In my case the device I bought it for can read it. Without the dedicated reader my year old HP computer cannot .
I'm very happy with this camera. It is very easy to use and takes great pictures. It only took me a few minutes of playing with the buttons to figure out how to use all of the important features.The picture quality is great. I opted to save money and stick with a 1.3MP camera because most reviews stated that there wasn't much advantage to 2MP and up unless you were going to print at 8x10. Highest res shots (1280x960) printed beautifully as 5x7 on an HP 970 printer.Very easy to install the USB connection. Images transfer very quickly. The main reason I selected this over the Olympus 360 was the USB connection.I opted for rechargeable batteries up front because so many other reviews recommend using them. I also got a 32MB smartmedia card to up the capacity at highest res and quality from 6 with the supplied 4MB card to 50 shots.The main ease of use issue is the placement of the zoom control button on the back of the camera. It's hard to adjust when composing a shot through the viewfinder. Also, the self timer doesn't work with the manual exposure override--probably not a big issue for most users. When using a point and shoot camera without a remote shutter release, I like to use the self-timer in low light situations to help prevent camera shake during the exposure.
The write up says 'intelligent accessory shoe'. It would have to be super intelligent to fit most shoes. I assume it does fit some one model of Sony. It will not fit any Canon for sure - because the contacts are at the wrong end. So, though it says it will fit any intelligent shoe, that is not quite right.I also could not get it to swivel, as the pciture says it can.
I bought this amp a week and a half ago and it doesn't work when it's below zero!! which is pretty often since i live in northern Minnesota. I have an older jensen amp and never had any problems like this with that one. Other than that im happy with the way it sounds when it works!
This item completely messed up my computer. When syncing to backup my computer - which is supposed to be very simple with this product - i am now left with every file or document i have ever deleted or moved PUT BACK into its original location - some things from years ago. Now i have multiple versions of everything and it will take me weeks to go through it all and find the most updated version and delete the rest. and to think i was trying to SAVE space on my computer by using this product. Apparently there is no way to undo this and the customer support on the website is horrible - I spent several minutes typing in my serial # etc trying to create a tech support case only to be redirected to the "community forum" where the only thing I can learn is that several other people have had this same issue but no one has been able to resolve it. I am infuriated and will get rid of this thing as soon as i am able to fix my computer files and make sure my backups are saved on another hard drive.
I got this filter for free as a part of the deal when I bought my DSLR. I am a DSLR newbie and find the filter to be a good fit for the kit lens. The images taken after putting on the lens do not distort the pictures. So far so good. And for free, its really good.Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
Its a mistake of Amazon or Tech Depo. The image shown in add is different from the product. Actualy the product is correct as par the Heading. But the image is misleading, due to that I thought its a headphone with mic and ordered for 2. When I opened the package its something different. So I am unable to give review on this, Guys be sure while buying this product, its the same thing that you wanted to buy.Now I am facing problem how to return this, if I am returning it then loosing $8 which I gave for shipping and handling. Hope this will give clear idea while buying this product.Actualy I shouln't have given any start here, but form is not allowing me to submit so I am putting 1 start.
I haven't had trouble transferring MP3s more than three times using Sony software because, well...shhhh: (all you have to do is rename the MP3 file). This would be a pain if I were mass producing hundreds of minidiscs, but if you wanted to give away a few extra copies to friends, renaming the MP3 file with a _01 suffix is straightforward.The Sony software takes about a week to get used to. It has glitches but it works on my machine; it's awkward using it because it has too many different ways to view files. I've read about people having trouble on older PC hardware/OSes, so check the net reviews before you buy.The file conversion problem the reviewer preceding me describes is due to seek/scan/write error by the disc player. This unit weighs almost nothing. If you examine this unit the extremely sexy metal shell is not stiff enough to fully protect the internal mechanism from deformation stress. I learned this from my previous MD player when it started to skip around from track to track. This was after I carried it in my jeans back pocket for two months. My previous player lasted a year of harsh physical abuse. The shear stress on the lid caused misalignment of the lens. To prevent this problem, carry the player in a rigid box like those boxes for 3.5-inch diskettes. It doesn't increase the form factor much. I've been using this method for the past 10 months and my current player works fine. The unit does fine resisting "normal" vibration as with jogging or walking. You really can't damage this unit by dropping it, as you might with an Ipod, but you can "squeeze it broke" if you sit on it.Note that the TV receiver only pulls in channels 2 to 13, so you won't get the full range like you might with regular TV-radios. At first I thought the attached remote would be a pain, but it actually makes using the unit convenient. The included headphones are schlocky. If you get a high end Sennheiser headphone set, sound quality is excellent.The real attraction of these units is they allow you to copy at full CD quality. The minidiscs can hold up to 1.5 CDs of music at CD quality. With track editing software, you can load up to 24 of your favorite CD tracks per minidisc at full quality which is much much better than MP3. I don't think you can do this with MP3 players.
If you ever work in a video mixing room, you've no doubt noticed that the paint is black. As a consequence most every piece of equipment is either backlit or has top lighting with a small, flexible light. Those that dont? This is the solution.Drilling a small hole in an out of the way location lets you mount this to the chassis in a professional manner (drill a pilot hole first in metal, then finish off with the actual size needed). The overall small size makes for easy location in even business phones!I use mine with the numark DJ light here on amazonNumark Pro DJ Lightand have replaced the incandescent 12V light with a 12V LED equivalent light in blue to match the room "blue-out" conditions. Again, production rooms are lit with white light during setup and blue light during production, so if you want your light not to be noticed during operation, it had better be blue. This is also why blue lettering is not used on mixers - it wouldn't show up under blue light!You can add a rehostat to the incandescent bulb if you don't want to go LED and change color - this lets you drop the voltage so the light is not as bright.Either way this part can add a professional appearance to equipment that didn't come with a light jack (most dont it seems) and you can coordinate all your equipment once you go blue for production.Naturally, being BNC it can be used for other signal purposes, but the 12V power outlet for lighting is one that is so often forgotten even when space is available for it.
I have these Memorex CD-RW and Sony CD-RW. The Sony works everytime and the Memorex work once in a while. The reason I believe is the recording speed. Sony has 4X recording while these have 12X recording. The 12X recording is unplayable on my car stereo 8.5 out of 10. Unfortunately, I can't adjust the recording speed with my Roxio 9 program. The CD can't be played or played with a lot of statistic noises. I think if I record with a lower speed, it would probably works well. Therefore, the product was advertised incorrectly when it say it is capable of being recorded up to 12X.
These work very well as reusable dishcloths as they rinse well, dry quickly and are machine washable. In our home we also use them for washcloths to remove lotions and potions prior to using our "good" washcloths. They are so soft and reusable!
I bought my 300GB External Hard Drive to store my increasing family digital photos and videos. Fresh out of the box, the drive worked intermittently. The drive would cease to exist during the copying of files. I have sent it back for warranty exchange. I will only get a factory repaired drive, not brand-new, from Seagate. Now how realiable will the replacement drive be?
Please don't buy the Location Free Player from Sony!!! They charge money for each of their software player that you put on your computer with a license key... It sucks... Not only that they don't support Vista. I called their tech support and they told me to buy a LocationFree Player software that supports vista for an extra $29 because my model is over one year old. I never hear a company that doesn't support a driver just because it's over one year old!Don't make the mistake that I made and buy this product. Buy the SlingBox! The software is free and you can download it from there homepage... If you don't believe me research this by yourself.Here is the proof:[...]
I paid $63.00 for a Basic car stereo Install only to go to the Installer and get charged another $62.?? in fees. I basically paid $125.00 in istallation services since I was still charged more at the Installation place. Yes, I know my vehicle needs specific harness, bracket, etc. but, $125.00 install fee's just to INSTALL a simple car deck. As a matter of fact, the fee's were more than the stereo itself!!!The Installer (at CAR TOYS) told me if I went straight through them I would have been charged $40. for basic install PLUS $62.00 for the brackets, harness, etc. SOUNDS Like I could have SAVED $20. + DEALING DIRECTLY WITH THEM!!!! (Hmmm, what can I do with that extra $20??? ALOT!!!)Overall, I SUGGEST you deal straight with the Installers MINUS the E-Card... (unless you want to pay more)....It's fairly EASY to go to Car Toys, Best Buy, etc. and deal DIRECTLY with them. I KNOW I WILL DO THAT THE NEXT TIME I NEED INSTALLATION SERVICES...
Pro: This is one amazing speaker system. The sound quality and power is beyond impressive and completely understated everywhere. I use them under 10-15% power most of the time because anything higher would be too loud. You literally &#34;feel&#34; the sound. If turned up higher my furniture starts to literally vibrate while maintaining crisp clear sound. Listening to music with these makes a world of difference because you hear details that other systems simply can't produce. I bought my speakers from NewGenOutlet open box for $100. Extremely pleased with my purchase and all of my expectations were superseded.Con: I will never be able to tolerate inferior sound system again.
Works as promised, I had a problem with the destination files, some went to the wrong place, but was not difficult to fix.
Slide was askew in holder, but usable. Had to position on scanner to straighten it out a bunch of times to get it to scan squarely. The data file is a downloadable file from Kodak, and the file needed is shown on the target, as well as the web like to get the file in the documentation that comes with the target. It arrived in an envelope. No problems. My system now color profiled from scanner to printer and monitor with a Spider from datacolor. This target is for film, but can be used to profile the scanner as well. Q60 Target is for Ektachrome, and I must say now my scanned stuff looks a lot like it... scary but very good.
Very nice charger for your Ipaq HW69xx series.. with affordable price.
The sound is surprisingly good, if not quite hi fi, and the unit is small enough to throw in your luggage. You can use it to replace your tinny laptop speakers with the right cord. It doesn't work on batteries, though. My only real complain: you have to be a bit careful: the ipod can move on the connector, possibly damaging the dock and ipod.
This is an excellent stereo. I love the intuitive control's that are bright and easy to use, it even has a dial for sound rather then a button. The sound qulity was better then my other cars more expensive sets. It also was easy to install with a set of wires for each of the 4 typical speakers and a bass rca plug with power on lead for bass set-up. It also has an anntena wire extension which makes for easier install. The Ipod plug is from another rca aux jack that comes from the back and mounts seperately.
When folded up, these speakers are the size of a paperback book, but they sure don't sound small. I tested several different speaker options for my iPod, and these were by far the best sound for such a small package. I love them!
Won't ever need to buy an OEM cartiridge as long as things like this exist. :)
First and foremost, this Filter sold regularly for $140. but I got it on sale from The e^Basement for $78 and some change. The filter wasn't due until today through next Wednesday.delivery speed: ***** 5 starsproduct quality: ***** 5 starsease of use: ***** 5 starsI got the product promptly and in great condition. The box had no flaws and the filter was manufactured flawlessly. The twisting part of the filter was quite brisk to turn but, that is because it helps from the thing turning too easily and ruining your pictures.I took several test photos outside with the clouds and EVERY photo gave me crisp, sharp and dark blue skies and the clouds tonality was flawless. EVERY shot. F4 - F22, all shots look spectacular. I'm glad The e^Basement sells tiffen and this should be a testament of their knowledge of selling quality products. the photos were a tad dark but a little longer exposure would take care of that. so really a non issue there.If you are looking to buy a quality filter at a price that won't require a mortgage itself, then Tiffen filters are the answer. Oh, I also own a Tiffen .9 Neutral Density filter as well. So I know about the tiffen quality
Make sure you know the exact measurement of your lens before ordering a filter, they are not all exactly identical.
sound quality is poor with the cassette adapter and i would not recomend them to anyone unfortunately.
wAs super happy to be able to find a tiny extension cord for on our counter top so toaster can reach the outlet and not be too long and coiled up on counter top. This did the job perfectly.
Labels are labels what else can I say. They work well and was please with their performance. Works well with DYMO 450 turbo printer.
I use this at work every day. fits in my pocket and when seeing pts in the hallway makes it easier and quick.
I bought the D40 as a replacement back up for my worn Nikon E5700. It was listed as used but in like new condition. Well they lied of course. The camera was brand new! I even had to change the language settings to english from Chinese. As I said earlier I bought it as a back up piece, but I couldnt put it down during my last shoot. It performed flawlessly. My only promblem with this camera(and it is minute) is the minimum ISO of 200 and the fact there is no info screen on the top of the camera....this slows down setting changes by a few seconds in the beginning. My images are sharp and full of depth...great color too. It's listed as an entry level DSLR but if you take the time to learn your craft.....D40 or D3s your images will be beautiful.....
Here's a little optic lesson.The higher the zoom ratio i.e. 2x vs 7x, the more problems with the lens. This may show up asdistortion, out of focus corners, resolution, etc. Generally, the greater power, the moreapochromatic problems with the lens. Also the higher the zoom power, the lens gets larger or thef/ get smaller as it's zoomed. Olympus did a very good job with this lens. The &quot;cost&quot; of a greaterpower would be of not much value if they had to compromise the image quality. Just about, theonly one who cares about 5x vs 7x are idiots. Don't get a complex over it. You have the best lens (for 8MP camera's today)
Just got a EM-500 and I love it. But I was shocked to learn that no one makes a keyboard for the system - folding or otherwise. I've even called the manfacturers, and they say they have no plans to make one. So if you want to add something along those lines, look for a different pocket PC.
I purchased this product for cheap hoping I wouldnt have to buy and expensive one. Big mistake. This was a waste of a few of my dollars and ended up buying a more expensive one in store.
I love this product. I had originally bought the Zune, but the software for Zune is such a pain to use (typically getting my song titles and artists mixed up, somehow, I don't know why). I decided to get rid of the Zune and buy this one, it works very well with Windows Media Player, it's very easy to use. I also like the little speakers it comes with (not separate ones, but built-in ones) so if you don't have the earphones you can still listen to it. The only drawback other people might find is the size, people can find it bulky. I don't have a problem with that, I prefer my players bulky because then they are not as fragile and less likely to break after a fall. Anywho, that's my two cents on this...
I bought this tripod because it was a good price, the size was what I was looking for and it was lightweight. It was fine for the first couple of times I used it then it got stuck. I could not lower or raise the head, the crank got stuck. I ended up cracking the plastic where the crank is by forcing it....so now have to manually pull it up as it is seperated. Maybe I just got a lemon...Next time I will spend a bit more money and get a more sturdy one...
It's nice to be able to extend the life of my old hard drives by turning them into portable external HDDs. The ADS Tech case is attractive, sturdy and easy to use. It took me ten minutes to assemble and attach and now I have a convenient backup drive which I can use for either my desktop or laptop. Nice.
I had two of these so I am selling one on Amazon. The cool thing with this is that you can hook up a flash drive to quickly listen to music. With 1Gb flash drives for $10 and 2Gb ones for $16 this is a great feature. Makes it easy and cheaper than CDs or CDRs.I even hooked it up to my hard drive that has my iTunes library on it and it started playing tracks from that. I think that would keep it playing for days.The sound is not the best but it is also small and cheap so I understand.
An MP3 flash player from iRiver has been in my wishlist from the days when such players & MP3 technology were new. I wished that someone would gift me the same! :) But that never happened and I did not have the dough to procure it myself. When I did have the money, I did a lot of search in Amazon/web for competetive prices & best competing model. I almost bought a Philips Gogear Digital Audio Shoqbox (ASIN: B000BNSIDM) player from Amazon, when I saw that the user reviews for the same were not very encouraging. So I returned back to my favourite choice of iRiver and ordered this plyaer (iFP-895, though I was disappointed that iFP-899 was not in stock) from Amazon. Amazon delivered it much before the promised time frame ended.I opened the player & pluged into my ears in no time. The preloaded tracked were great in sound quality. Then when I plugged the player to my computer, I was in for a surprise. The drivers were not installing properly on my computer, I could do so after 3-4 tries. The next surprise was that the player was not getting installed as a removable drive! That was gross, how can iRiver do this to me, I thought! I was disappointed, thinking that I wont be able to use it as a USB drive. I was about write a very bad review about my experience, when I saw the earlier review which mentioned that by upgrading the firmware one can user this player as a pure USB removable drive! So I went to iRiver sire, downloaded the firmware and upgraded the firmware on the player through Music Manager software. Wow, to my pleasant surprise my player magically turned into an USB drive!!So all my requirements are satisfied. Need not list all the things that my player can do.Here is how my player would have been a 100% perfect!1. The Music Manager does not allow me to copy music form the player to my computer. So I lost the preloaded tracks when I upgraded the firmware. There was no way I could copy to them to my computer, before upgrading the firmware.Come to think of it, Music Manager does not allow this perhaps to prevent music piracy!2. I wish the player had a direct USB jack, instead of me having to use the USB cable! If it was so, I would not have had to carry an extra USB cable everywhere!But again no one is perfect, not even me! :)So needless to say, I am very satisfied with my investment!! :)
currently used for Flight Simulator with Windows Vista - installed itself by plugging into a USB port, and enabled all of the key control buttons to the Flight Simulator defaults. Twist function to control rudder very handy. No experience with aggressive maneuvers (e.g., dogfights, games). Inexpensive, and no complaints.
Not a bad product as it feels pretty sturdy and does what it's supposed to do. While I don't use this for any sort of home electronics (I use this for some lighting I use for DJing) it sits in well in the socket and doesn't move much. I just think it would make more sense if they would make full-on right angle cords as opposed to adapters like this.
This is a great, must have item. It looks very nice, holds well and writes perfectly. Its also very well balanced. For me, its much easier to write on my Pocket PC screen with this tool.
I have windows xp on my computer, scanner dont work with system.I would have given it 0 if I could.
After owning the microwave for a scant 4 months, the latch interlock that permits it to close has failed. It won't latch, and therefore won't start. Our warranty is up, and we have a useless piece of junk. It seems underpowered as well, and the different presets seem difficult to use compared to our old microwave that lasted 10 years. Where is the quality?
I was pleased with this purchase although it is a little hard from the description to fit it perfectly to your camera.
this coolmax 400w psu I ordered seem to work okay on my custom-made desktop computer. though when I tested this psu on my friend's computer, it almost powered up all the parts except for one of the DVD drives there.in short, this power supply box might be good to use as long as you don't put a lot of stress on it.
Epson is always a good choice. Epson is a great company to deal with.
Excellent build quality, good design, and extremely bright. I prefer lights that run on AA batteries because they're cheaper and easier to find than cr123a batteries, but that often comes at the price of lower light output. With high capacity NiMH batteries, this light lasts a very long time and suffers little in brightness. If you don't mind dealing with cr123a's, then you might think of getting the Fenix P1D CE instead. It's shorter but slightly fatter, has 17 more lumens of brightness at medium level and lasts about as long, and has several more brightness (including a whopping 135 lumens) and safety modes (but costs about twice as much, and can't be easily turned on with just one hand). I have both for different purposes and can't recommend either highly enough.
Color, sound, looks all fine. Found the manual to be overly complicated. Still dont know if stereo sound is working as the indicator keeps changing from mono to stereo. Also, cant tell if HD is working as the regular picture is so much better than the set it replaced. This could be a provider problem.
Used these to record my basketball team's games. Then I go back and record all their stats while I watch the game, pausing and rewinding to get it right. I usually record 5 or 6 games on each tape, rewinding and recording over the previous game. These tapes have never failed and are always good quality.
I liked the finder but its switch broke too soon. The scope an xt10 is a solid scope for the price. This part however doesn't last.
It's been about a month since this came in the mail and it still works great! The Zen V Plus, in my opinion, is better than the iPod Nano. This can play videos, it has a built in radio, it has a bigger screen than the Nano, and with the Line In Recording feature, it makes this little tyke a beast. The downside to it is that Scratches are starting to show and it doesn't come with a wall adapter. Finger prints show up like wild fire also.the programs it came with makes it all even easier! I can convert my Video and Audio files if I want. The new thumbstick is neat. it would've been better if it was alittle bigger. Fully Charging the player only takes me around 3 to 4 hours and It's battery life is about 15 to 17 hours for me. Please INSTALL THE CD BEFORE YOU PLUG THE V PLUS INTO THE COMPUTER!!! I don't know why, but that's what said in the manual.The earphones are pretty big, they pop out of my ear real easily. buy earphones, especially Creative's new In-Ear earphones.If you have the money, buy this! It's well worth your money! If you even have more, try saving up for the Vision: M models.
These headphones are great for the price! I purchased them to go with a dvd tablet for in the car, but have found that they also plug into some other electronics that my son uses. The sound is real decent and my son loves that he can control the volume.
I can't find anyhting to like about this TV other than multiple inputs, everything about its performance is mediocre.
I don't love OR hate this remote. It works well enough, and saved our sanity when our regular tv remote died. But, it has some issues.First the good: it was fairly easy to set up, and works on all of our electronics (including the Xbox where we stream Netflix and Hulu from) except for our Denon DVR. For some reason, there was no making that work. The Denon Stereo works, not the DVR. Go figure.It's backlit, which is nice at night...none of our other remotes have that.BUT, and these ARE annoying, is that while it can operate many different items (8!), you have to sort of memorize them. No one told me that the Xbox was Aux 2 and I nearly went nuts trying to figure that one out (I'm old!). Also, it feels really light and therefore sort of cheap. I swear it sort of echoes when you put it down, like thin plastic that is hollow inside. Our other remotes, from Sharp, Denon, and HP feel more solid.In all, the price is good and if your regular remote dies, this is a great fix.
At under ($$$), the D646U+BCJ2110 is a great value for money. The D646U scanner installs easily and I had no problems setting up the software bundle that came with the scanner. Scanning resolution is not fantastic, but its still high enough for most jobs that I do at home. The color reproduction is pretty darn good for the price, and the scanning speed is adequate. The scanning software allows the beginner to begin scanning with a minimum of fuss, while still catering to the whims and fancies of the intermediate user (me!!). The Z-lid on the scanner, which raises up to allow you to scan in fat texts is a great idea and works very well. Plus, the styling is nifty and its slim and beautiful on my desk.The BCJ-2110 printer is also a great value for the money. Its slow, yes... but hey! I'm in no hurry to go anywhere. Setting up the printer and the software is a breeze and the print quality is pretty good. I have tried printing pretty much everything from text-only documents in draft quality to photographs on glossy paper. All of the printouts are pretty good. The photographs sometimes look a little flat, but that can be remedied by playing around with the printer settings and manually adjusting the brightness, etc.In summary, a highly recommended bundle.
I bought this camera because of image stabilization and 12X zoom because we are going on a trip to costa rica and I wanted to be able to get good shots of animals.I've been trying the camera out and am really disappointed. I may leave it at home and use my Nikon. it doesn't have image stabilization and only has a 4X zoom, but the pictures are far superior. I'm finding that the colors are coming out very dark, and the contrast is poor. I also find that despite the image stabilization, the pictures aren't as clear as what I have gotten with my Nikon.I'll be checking other websites to look for tips but would appreciate any helpful hints readers can give me.
this camera works great for a teens first digital camera without the price of the name brands, it has all the same functions as my cannon camera and its 5mps and there was no problems putting on the computer. this was a great gift for my 14 year old daugther.
Avery Sticker Project Paper SheetsThese sheets fed without problems in my inkjet printers, but the sticker sheets are not glossy and feel "homemade" when you print documents. With a laser printer, the images will look better. The adhesive isn't the strongest, as my stickers had trouble sticking onto curved metallic surfaces - but they are reusable to a certain extent. I'd recommend using something to cover the image, like a transparent laminated sheet to protect it from fluids or wear/tear.Overall: 4/5 stars, the paper media could have been glossy to give a higher quality feel. The adhesive isn't very strong.
the reason I bough this filter is only to protect my lens. I can not refused the discount, and then bought it. up to now, the glasses is so good
This CD Player is a great way for MP3 (and WMA) fans to carry around a decent amount of tunes without plunking down $...+ for a jukebox style player. It is stylish looking and very durable. The sound quality is incredible, especially from such a slim device. True, the owners manual is not the most comprehensive documentation I have ever read in my life, but the controls are so intuitive that a couple hours of experimentation are all it takes to learn every aspect.The battery life I think is overstated, I expect about 5-8 hours per charge on the included batteries alone, and roughly double that with two AA batteries in the external pod. I think they were referring to using the FM tuner only when they said it would work for 23 hrs.Which reminds me, the FM tuner, which uses the remote for an antennae, has better reception than any portable cd player I have yet seen. The remote itself is very well constructed, and accesses eache function using three very well placed jog dials and 2 buttons. The lcd screen is small, though well lit, and you can adjust the font size. For the visually impaired it has an option that uses beeps to help navigate the many functions. I suppose if you are deaf as well you will have a hard time using it, but then why would you want to anyway?The unit itself is also very well constructed. It is made of metal and feels very durable. Though I have not tested it yet I think it could survive quite a few ordinary falls.As many reviews have stated the bag it comes with is more or less worthless as a CD player case, though it is still a nice velvet bag (like you get with a Crown Royal bottle). And contrary to what I have read the earphones included are as good as any earbuds I have ever owned.All in all I would say this unit is a very good MP3 solution. It is much cheaper than an iPod or similar device, holds much more songs than a flash unit, and has an FM radio, which many jukebox MP3 players do not. And it plays good old CDs as well, for those who maybe want a little better sound quality for their favorites. Buy this product and you will not be sorry.
I absolutely love this printer. My husband and I first bought it in 2002 in Japan. When we left the country, we took this printer with us. After traveling over 7000 miles, it is still able to print paper after paper. It also prints great pictures. I still prints like new.
This product is everything that it says it is.Contact s good and it is sturdy highly recommend.Shipping is a little costly,but I think that is where they make up for the cheap price of product
I had ordered this product for my boyfriend who is using it to record his thoughts before he puts them down in wriing. He is a screenwriter and iscurrently working on several projects. I was surprised how fast it shippedout.
There are times when only a Polaroid will do, this camera is sleek and compact and super easy to use, kids LOVE it and it is great when you want to SEE the photo in your hand while on the road, the camera is a baragin but watch the price of the film it can get pricey if you don't keep your snapping under control.
If you look at this unit, both the case and screenshots, it's very apparent that it's a copy of the Eclipse 5510 and 6610. However, it's a poor copy.1. There is no remote control available. Yes, there is an IR port on the front of the unit but it's only function is as a pass through to the optional TV tuner. You cannot control the unit with a remote. This means you cannot reuse the steering wheel controls on your car. Something every other in dash nav unit on the market can do. Seriously, a unit with a MSRP of $1,799 should have a remote.2. Panasonic advertises that the unit has Sirius Traffic. Well, the only tuner available right now is the Sir-Pan1. That tuner does not have traffic. When I asked, Panasonic didn't even know the estimated time to market or the cost of a traffic enabled Sirius Tuner. They're advertising something that doesn't exist.3. The Bluetooth has very limited functionality. It can only be used to answer incomming calls. The phone rings, you push a button to answer it. No, this isn't a button on the screen but rather another button that you have to cut a hole for and mount. You CANNOT dial out. Other units allow you to access your phone book on screen and to dial out. You cannot do any of that with this unit, just push a button to talk when someone else calls you.Bottom line, this unit misses all of the seemingly standard features that competitors offer at this price point. You should pass up on this model and go for either Eclipse, Kenwood, Alpine, or Pioneer.
I have to admit, the price scared me in the very beginning but I have owned the SAME PAIR of v moda vibe earbuds for more than two years. I use them when I'm just sitting around, I use them while I run, I use them everywhere and I have not had one issue. The sound is excellent and the quality even better. I would not buy anything else. My husband has the $100 bose earbuds and wishes he had mine. I bought them specifically for when I run and, mile for mile, they have not let me down. I've even worn them on a 14 hour plane ride. If you want to get your money's worth, these earbuds are definitely the way to go.
received order, as a previous user had told of how to setup in vehicle, I also used a lighter plug as well, only I used extra wire to wire both screen and camera on 12V system and also did not use the green wire to the reverse wire. I had tired to have work on back of my car on the license plate, but as previous users had said, it would have blocked access to the truck release, tried on bottom of plate, but the wire would be in my way when opening the trunk area, will also need to seal bottom as water could possible leak in some. so, setup on plastic bumper, ran wires, plugged in wires and ran under seats and carpets. I could not setup video cable to be out of my way, not long enough and plus thick wire. adjustments are easy to be done onscreen, but when changing setting, has a very high pitch beep. for the bad part, does not work all that well in dark, the IR LED lights do put out light, but light any light, it only lights up so much as expected. Ok for close use with some outside lighting. later on I do plan on sealing camera with silicon glue to prevent damage to camera due to water seeping in toward electronic components. As for screen, in off position can still be used as review mirror from gloss screen as back window glass is factory tinted.
I bought this mouse a couple months ago to use with my MacBook Pro. I loved it, until a couple days ago when it decided to stop working. It's not connecting to the USB adapter any more. I changed the battery and tried the Connect button, and nothing. Sad, isn't it?
I needed this product to fix my Xbox 360. I used it on both the GPU as well as the CPU and now my Xbox 360 works great again. Hopefully this is a one time fix.
Bought it for basic surge protection and the long 10 foot cord that has an angled ,flush mount plug. Recommend.
Good: plenty of memory for recordings, easy integration with Hot Sync, nice standalone size. Bad: easy to misrecord, notes are time stamped when plugged into Visor not when recorded, big battery drain, Palm software sluggish and cumbersome. Better use of your money to buy a different gadget.
When I bought, this was the cheapest card available. It worked. What else do you want from a card? Thus, positive review.
When I first bought the printer, I was leery about some of the reviews I saw. As a part of at least one review, I have decided that some people aren't as &quot;tech savy&quot; as they think they are. I bought this printer as opposed to my usual HP Photosmart upgrade or Epson Stylus Photo printer. I first determined that the colors printed brilliantly and at a better than acceptable speed. After printing a few photos, I was impressed...Until I looked closer at the photos. They were sharp, but noticeable adjacent color contrasts made it look like the person was standing in front of a background. The ink is the usual slow drying, weak holding HP ink. It (the ink) stays soft for a longer time than any other printers I have used, and usually dust or something scratches the print. For the user that is looking for photos that are not necessarily professionally done, this is perfect because the quality of prints were still exceptional.Other than the photo imperfections, this printer is superb! Since I was going for a photo printer, I will be going back to an Epson. The nice thing about HP is their software. It is EASY to install and it is easy to use for prints and photos.
Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation)Huge storage capacity and upgraded features from my nano. Very happy with this upgraded version.
Recently our home was hit with a powerful electrical surge -- whether it was from lightning or from a transient power surge we can't say for certain (we suspect lightning). Three out of four Belkin surge suppressors were 'fried' and failed to protect the attached devices, including a new 32" Samsung LCD TV and a Canon fax machine. The surge cube suppressor I am reviewing here actually melted (the plastic bubbled from heat). Other units evidenced actual brown (burnt) singe marks. Based on this experience we are switching back to TrippLite Isobar. As for Belkin's $25,000 warranty, go on-line and check out what you must do and the costs you must expend to seek reimbursement for damage. Plan on spending lots of time and money at the Post Office or UPS.Whatever suppressor you choose, opt for the most Joules protection and fastest clamping speed you can afford. If your device is worth protecting, spending a bit more on the surge suppressor is cheap insurance.
A top class printer for all tasks. Produces excellent digital images, prints quickly and clearly, copies reliably, faxes clearly excellent OCR and wireless function !! Best I've seen either in a home or office !!!
This is my second iPod. The first a 10 gig 2nd generation has been my constant companion for almost 3 years now. I walk 3 miles daily for exercise and the iPod has made a boring routine into something tolerable.The iPod shuffle makes it even better. It's small design and extremely light weight make you forget that you even have it on you. Picked one up at our local Apple store on Monday 1/17/05. I was the first one to purchase the iPod shuffle from that store. The build quality is all Apple. Absolutely superb piece of technology.
The door sensors don't respond with a full out alarm until the door had been opened 3-4 times. The motion sensor did not sense any motion until I was within 8 feet and standing directly in front of it and then only "twirped". The alarm did not go on until I stood 3 feet in front of it and waved my arms frantically. When the alarm does call your phone number to report a break-in, it does not let you listen to what is going on in your home like it is supposed to. The door sensors were very difficult to program. The instructions do not tell you that you have to remove the batteries out of each door sensor as you program another door sensor. The remote controllers quit for some unknown reason and each one had to be reprogrammed before they would start working again. I wasted 2 days trying to figure out what I was doing wrong and spent an hour on the phone with tech support. This system will be returned to the company I purchased it from.The bottom line is, by the time this security system would have alerted me to an intruder, I would be dead and all off my belongings stolen.Nothing like a good pit bull for security.
Canon printer cartridges are always reliable. I've used several others that weren't. This is a very good price for genuine Canon product & the shipping is much faster than I expected. Just the right combination for those who've run out of ink unexpectedly! Thank you.
I've had a Netgear FM114P for over a year. It works great as a wireless access point & firewall. But the print server function is so unreliable that we've given up on it.I have the print server driving a garden-variety HP printer. I have one old Win95 desktop and 3 recent Windows-XP laptops using the print server. I got them all printing fine through the print server, but I found that the server hangs up quite often. Symptom: all PCs say that the printer is not available, but nothing comes out on the printer. Fix: clear the print queues on all machines, then reboot the FM114P. Gets very old after the first half-dozen times. Basically, the print server function is not useable.I also had one total machine failure -- the unit failed to complete power-on, with an error indication in the LEDs. Netgear replaced it on warranty without much fuss, but did charge $10 or so for shipping.My net: if/when I need to replace the FM114P I'll look around for something else with the same combination of function on the hope that I'll get a working print server.
I bought it primarily for its photo viewing capabilities. Able to view crisp and sharp digital photos in JPEG either from my compact flash card or a photo CD, burned on a CD-R with Nero 5. A must for the digital photographer.
Great Item..not perfect but as good as you will get so far. Clear simple directings. Bright screen. It's maps will get you through even small towns and out of the way places, with ease. It could use a return feature. I used one to travel around the country and it rarely made a mistake, 'cept in places where the road or entrance had recently been changed and the maps had not caught up. You need to use common sense with any such machine. I also found tech support to be patient and helpful. I recommend this product and just gave one to a buddy for his birthday.
What an outstanding product. I have had it for about a month now and am very impressed in how it has enhanced my abilities to use Photoshop.First off, I got the 9x12 thinking that bigger is better. That is not necessarily the case here. The larger the drawing surface, the longer your stroke must be in order to draw from one side of the screen to the other. In my case I have to move my arm an entire foot to draw across my screen. If I had bought a smaller one, then my drawing distance would be shorter and much easier. However, Wacom software allows you to minimize your drawing area so that only a portion of your drawing surface represents your entire screen. This is a real help and compensates for my overly large tablet.Secondly, the drivers Wacom made uses VERY LITTLE system memory(about 18 megs)and overhead to operate----as a gamer this is important to me.I don't use the buttons on the tablet as I am so use to the keyboard shortcuts with Photoshop. But what is cool is it allows you to program the tablet keys to practally anything you want in Photoshop.So far I have used my tablet in Corel Draw, BodyPaint 3d, Cinema 4d and Photoshop CS3 and am thrilled with it.I definately recommend it to anyone who wants to get one.*************Important Note Here*************** Photoshop CS3 costs 650.00 and my tablet cost 420.00 If you to buy the tablet, then Wacom sends you Photoshop Essentials free. On the Wacom site, if you buy their tablet then you can take advantage of Adobe's upgrade offer of buying PS CS3 at only 299.00 So, for the price of PS CS3 and a little more, I got the Wacom Tablet and PS CS3. This is an incredible offer you won't want to miss out on.
This is a great toy for power graphic user!Run multiple high graphic applications (CADs mainly) and along with live webcam in the background, the system handles them all with ease.The mouse buttons are a little annoying for they are a litle noisy, especially if you work late in the room at nite.Other than that this is not only a best desktop replacement but a very nice system with fully loaded, higher end technology.However, don't count on this as a travelmate because it's a 9 lbs. toy, and you will have to get an extra large case to lugging it around. Any standard large case won't do for its irregular size.Anyway, it's a Best Buy...for now!!! until there is another better Best in couple months down the ever changing tech road.
I was sent the incorrect drive by Ritz Camera. I'm waiting for an RMA #. The 60G drive they sent is a great drive but not large enough for me.
Five weeks into owning the Brother MFC-7820N, it started reducing all of my work by 40% and printing a large black margin down the side of EVERYTHING! Brother Customer Support said that "it isn't supposed to do that after just 5 weeks," which makes me wonder, when IS it supposed to do that? They are sending out a replacement printer in two to three days. To be continued...
The Canon 10D is an improved version of the D60. The camera has many improvments and dropped in price ... You can be a advanced user or a newbie. Take about 1 hour to read the manual, it will be worth the time. Auto focus is the best I have ever experinced with a digital camera. ...
I can see why Consumer Reports made this one of their top 32 inch LCD picks. It is lightweight, a snap to set up and has a beautiful picture. Everyone who sees it does a double take. By purchasing from Amazon I saved money. Their price was the best by more than $250 versus local retail storefronts. It was shipped to my door in less than a week at no extra charge and I saved on sales taxes. It doesn't get any better than this.
I thought this would be great to use until I got it and opened the package. It's very hard to try to balence it on your lap if you have it folded and tilted up. If you lay it flat the middle of it bumps up and whatever you have on it is not evenly balenced. It's a piece of plastic! That's it!...It's ok on a hard surface like a table to use and if you have a larger lap top forget this because it won't fit!
I bought this printer/scanner/fax several months ago. It came with a software CD for Windows XP. I installed it anyway, hoping it would work. It didn't. I got a new CD from HP - specifically for Vista. The software still doesn't work. I've spent many hours with HP support, uninstalled and re-installed the software numerous times. Finally the case was escalated to HP's expert support where I was told that it simply doesn't work. They point the finger at Microsoft.Let's see - I'm using a computer that came from HP with Vista preinstalled. I bought a product that is Vista certified. I installed driver software that is specifically released for Vista. And HP can't make it work! Do yourself a favor, buy your equipment from a different manufacturer.
I have ports in my car and can connect my ipod directly to my speakers. I struggled along for a year with a Belken cord set that didn't plug in tightly--they kept falling out and had to be jiggled to keep the sound. I payed about $20 for them. This cord is amazing--fits tightly, no more playing around. I've got my tunes and am HAPPY.
At first i thought it was a good bargain, but this player does not have good quality even for the price, slow control response and poor documentation, my real problem with this player is that the rechargeable battery never worked when i connect the usb cable to charg the battery it starts to connect and disconnect and never charges the battery, so this for me like a disposable player, i hate to say this because i already bought it, but my advice dont buy this poor qualiy player
These are a great pair of binoculars for the price - I didn't realize they weren't water-proof when I bought them, but that's my fault. Just have to take care when I'm using them in damp weather.
Tried to use the slide scanner for the first time. TMA light would not work. Received message that said it was not connected. It was connected. Checked the HP site for this scanner and the forum on the site indicated this is a major problem with the 8300. It also indicated that HP support is not very responsive to getting it fixed or replaced.The scanner does work fine to scan documents or pictures. If you think you will need to scan negatives or slides I recommend that you do not get the 8300.
Zune was purchased as a gift for my son-in-law for Christmas. He was delighted to receive this item as his present.
I bought this monitor after searching it seems like forever.I wanted a monitor for gaming but everything I read said that LCD's were not for gaming. Well I bought this monitor and I am extremely happy with it. The graphics are pure and clear. I am playing Asheron's Call 2 at the highest graphics settings and everything is crystal clear and nothing is lost. I am still amazed at how clear and vivid everything is. My computer is used for 90% gaming and I am as happy as I think I can be with this Monitor! I would not hesitate to recomend this 17 Inch LCD monitor!
I have not had one problem with this radar detector. I love that it has 3 different settings as to how bright/dim the light is on the detector. Bright, dim, and none at all.I also love the fact that so far, it hasn't failed me...which is very important!I give it 2 thumbs up!
I have not had any problems with this camera. The only annoying thing is that the Flash is way to bright so if you are taking pictures at home it really washes stuff out. But then again if you turn the flash off it is then too dark...ah will. If you have the right light though everything is fine. I am planning on trying like paper or something over the flash to mute it. It might work. But good camera. I will be using this for years to come. I recomend the 256MB Viking Flash card. You get more memory. It is REALLY work it. You can get almost 2000 photograghs!!
I was fortunate enough to have purchased this as a final chance to get my old 939-pin motherboard up to dual-core standards. It's been great so far. I haven't had a major problem with it (except a pin was bent and I worked to straighten it out and it worked fine afterwards). Sure, it's not as fast as the newer stuff, but for a 939 board, this is a great choice.
I ordered this item as a gift. Despite ordering mid December, it arrived on time for the holidays.Unfortunately, the item was broken on arrival, the CD changer would grind when attempting to insert or switch to CD 4 or 5 and flashed "CHANGER ERROR".The Ipod dock worked as expected with a Nano 2G, though the connector was a bit snug. Getting the Ipod on the dock took effort to line up correctly.Pros:Decent sound.Ipod play via remote worked.Charged Ipod.Nice sized remote, large buttons.Cons:Can't switch CDs without stopping CD play back.CD drive is loud, even when playing audio CDs.Unit was a cooling fan that can be heard.It was broken out of the box!Returning to Amazon for a refund was hassle free, thanks Amazon!
I received one of these and it was faulty. The image on the screen cut in and out and had "static" on it. Amazon is accepting the return. Unfortunately, there is no replacement (only a refund) with this item. So, it looks like I'll be trying a different HDMI cable next time.
Do not buy it.I do like the tomtom program it is nice and has good data base.However, I had huge problems with the GPS device.and none can help me to figure out.I called palmone, which has worst customer service I never had.When I asked about the device, they gave me two phone numbers, which were tomtom and Holux.Well if it worked with two phone number, i would be happy.But when I called to Holux, they said they don't make this product, and tomtom said they only provided the program.so I called back to palmone.but they only gave me same two phone numbers over three times....not once or twice but three times.I tried to stop to make them understand before giving me phone numbers.but they don't try to understand even they hang the phone off. can you imagine?Moreover, I wanted to talk to supervisor, they said they don't have a supervisor who knows the device better than them.so at the end, I couldn't find who was the device provider.Customer can't know. Palmone doesn't know. I hope this device is meant be work.So warning please Do not buy this device...anyway if you are thinking about this device
Having just bought a nice Hi-Def tv I wanted a dvd player that would do it justice. (The OPPO is not a true Hi-Def player, it just up-samples regular dvds to achieve better apparent quality).Looking back I probably could have gotten by w/ a cheaper player (since my tv also is capable of upsampling). But when I watch my old dvd collection I am constantly amazed at how good they look. I am willing to give oppo some of the credit for this and in no way do I feel that I got less than than I paid for. I truly cannot praise oppo enough.From the second you open the package you realize that this company has actually thought about the product they are selling, and that they want you to be a return customer.Highly recommended
I was going to have to pay a good amount of money for ink.Thought I would give this a try.I will buy this again,and tell my friends about this ink.It is worth the money,it also arrived on time.and in very good condition.So if you need ink for your printer,this is the ink you want,no doubt about it.
I had no trouble getting this working and so far I haven't had any issues with it.
I admit at first I was very concerned about the noise the device generated. It sounded like a hair dryer on high a few feet from your head. After I upgraded to firmware version 104 the fan noise is still noticible but is much much quieter.I think overall this is a very good drive. The RAID feature is very convenient. No more having to backup the drive since it does it automatically.Bottom line it is that it is a good value and the after the firmware upgrade it is very acceptable fan level.
Very good price with excellent deliver time. Product was easy to install and works great. My customer is very satisfied with the increase in speed of his system after installing this product.The only negative was that the description listed by the seller did not indicate that originally the wrong memory was bought for his computer and later sold as NEW to me (after being handled and possibly installed into his system). BUt overall good.
worked like a charm in my desktop,,using it at the back for cpu fan cooler,,,nice and quiet,,can barely hear it,,,lol
I had some difficulty deciding between the 600 and the 800, the 800 being $100 more. I decided on this because of price and I'll get the 800 as an upgrade when I'm ready to use the master/slave feature of these flashes. That said, the Nikon accessories like the flash diffuser only fit the 800 so if you need add-ons better to go with the 800 from the start. Otherwise, the 600 is good. The battery life with this flash is excellent at around 225 flashes on a single charge and no recycle time at all until the batteries are almost exhausted. Good work Nikon!
I usually use Hoya HD UV filters on all my lenses, but I recently switched systems and debated whether I even needed filters at all. Sure, one lens would flare a lot wide-open, and the filter eliminated it completely. But did I ever have a need for protection? Not really - I guess it was for more of peace of mind.Fast forward to my new system (micro four-thirds), I bought a 46mm and 37mm filters. The 46mm slightly increases flare, while the 37mm has huge artifacts and greatly increases flare. These are single coated filters, so I didn't expect much. I'm just leaving them on for protection, and will take them off when taking important photos.The best part of the filters? Super clear glass and a great metal frame. That's about it. You sure get what you pay for, even with legendary B+W filters. I think B+W should just eliminate their entire cheap range and stick with their quality stuff.
Every bit as good as the Apple OEM version it replaced. Was able to buy four of these for (much) less than what Apple wanted for one of theirs!
The autofocus for that lens is noisy and you can't fit a filter. But the image quality is really mind blowing, that lens loves sky it really hug the blue sky. It's not cheap but if you are looking for super wide angel you can't beat that lens, it worth every pennyHighly recommended if you can afford it
I registered for this monitor being a first time mom and having no clue what I was doing. I have to say, I am very pleased with it! I can hear everything in my son's room, even his breathing. The night light is also nice...I turn it on when I put him to bed and it's just enough for me to see when feeding him. The only thing I don't understand is why the night light blinks rapidly when it is set down wrong?? It does go through batteries (replaced every 3 months) so invest in rechargable.
I think if you want to buy a good webcam without too much functions, this is a good choice. its perform is very good and also we consider the price of this webcam is also attractive. so I recommand you to buy.
This is a vey nice dSLR; there are provisions for manual controls that make the camera feel like a film camera. The lens is the same as on the Leica Digilux3, and is superb.Reliability of the lens is another story. Many, including mine, have an internal part that breaks and this results in mechanically blocking the zoom to a range of 14-18. Repair efforts are futile - search the web.An almost-great camera. It is great if you are lucky.
Used it to combine cable internet at 1 MBS and a DSL at 3MBS modem, Combined speed is as high as 14.29 MBS!Can't beleive how well this works.
it works just like the one that came with my camera. no issues with compatibility or staying charged! great buy!
I've had this mouse since 2005 and it is still going strong. I use it everyday and work and the short cuts and scrolling features are very handy. I've had coworkers who have replaced their mice several times the last few years and my mouse still works in perfect condition. It is well made and comfortable to use. I highly recommend.
Bought this DVD Player many years ago and it's still going strong. It is Progressive scan, but not upconverting. I eventually moved up to a home theatre in a box, with an upconverting DVD and 5.1 surround. However, this upgrade was 99% for the surround sound as the Zenith was producing a beautiful picture.
well i got my BCT8 scanner today in the mail its really very easy to use Only Thing i am Having some Trob is i cant manuel type Feqs in though i do really like what i am seening has all kinds of goodies too
True, the price is slightly less at walmart BUT, when I bought it from Amazon it ended up being cheaper anyway. I had gotten a 10.00 off coupon from the Amazon mailing list. Besides that the above person forgot tax. If I was to buy the TV at walmart I would need to pay tax. I didn't have to pay tax on Amazon...so people please keep that in mind.Now for the TV, for the price I think it is great. We have had it since Xmas, and it works fine, the picture is great. But keep in mind this is a really big TV. I had a 27 inch in my house already, but with the side speakers and everything, it ended up being bigger. All in all I think it is a great TV, and the price is good since there is no tax.
I'm using this in a fairly rural area South of Greensboro, NC with only rabbit ears. My reception is coming in beautifully and I'm getting just about every digital station offered in the area.
These speakers are petty amazing considering the price. No matter the type of sound your looking for low/mid/highs it seems to handle them all pretty well. I've had them for about 3 years now and they are still going strong so it's good to know I should get a pretty decent life span out of them.
This is an excellent camera for daily use. It has lots of functionality, its easy to use, and it takes outstanding pictures. Never will you need more than 7.1 mega-pixels for anything you want to do with a little camera like this.
My son is physically disabled and this compact/portable dock for his ipod is perfect for him to sit on his wheelchair tray and listen to his music. Has really good sound for such a small audio system. Folds up and goes into a carrying case for safe keeping and travel. Also can be used with batteries which makes it even more portable for our son. LOVE IT. Great deal for a great price.
I don't know how I made it without the Garmin c340! This is awesome! I travel frequently throughout the country on business trips. I would usually print out the map from a well-known website. It worked but not like this. I took the Garmin with me on a recent trip to Los Angeles, CA. If you have ever driven in LA you know there is no way you could read a printout of the map and drive at the same time.On my visit to LA, I also had to go to several other cities and locations in CA. Driving in 4 to 6 lanes of traffic is not my ideal situation. Not once did I get lost. The Garmin got me to every city, every hotel, all the business locations, to the car rental site and back to the airport. It even gave me the names and phone numbers of restaurants within the area. It was unbelievable! I love it!!!I was actually riding with another individual when we got lost. I pulled the Garmin from my computer bag, loaded in the address and wham...we were at our destination in no time.It was mentioned in a previous review that it kept falling off the dash. I have a both a portable and a permanent holder for the Garmin. It has never fallen off the dashboard of either car I've used it in.I would HIGHLY recommend the Garmin to anyone. As a matter of fact, after seeing what it is capable of doing, I bought one for each of my children as they travel as much as I do. Both have told me it was the best gift they could have received!
Let's face it in this digital age as long as your AV equipment is able to get all the necessary 0s and 1s you're set. There is no need to go out and waste money on Monster Cable wires, this does just fine. I use this 25ft long cable to connect my roof-mounted HD projector to my AV equipment. Needless to say, it works super well.
I have owned this bag for about 25 years! It holds a lot of equipment, probably more than recommended, and it has held up very well. It has seen a month of constant use on an extended European trip, various vacations and numerous day outings. It works well on airlines as it fits under the seat of most carriers. The smaller footprint of the bag is great for women and not too obtrusive in tight quarters while touring. I find the waist belt very comfortable, and after a day of hiking, my shoulders and back are not sore from heavy weight on the shoulder as I get when carrying a shoulder bag.I tend to stuff too much into the bag and the waist belt has endured all the abuse. When I have excess weight in it, I use the belt with the shoulder strap on my shoulder loosely or across my body as added insurance, but I have never had it fail Wearing the shoulder strap at the same time also gives you the added benefit of not dropping the bag when you release the belt.The padding, buckles, zippers and fabric are still in very good condition. I did have to replace the belt buckle sometime after 15 years but I do not think that is bad considering the amount of use and abuse I have given the bag! Tamrac was very prompt in sending the replacement part.On day outings to festivals, zoos etc., rather than carry a big bag I can stuff four or five lenses and small accessories into it easily and carry the camera separately. I own a larger bag by another manufacture, but this is my everyday go to bag because of the waist belt and quality.The bag is carried on your lumbar so I would suggest that if you have a larger than average waist/pelvis, you actually go to a store and try it on before purchasing. The waist strap is adjustable to a certain degree, but may not fit all sizes comfortably.This bag is worn on your back side, so you will need to take it off to access your equipment. This could be a drawback depending on the type of photography you do. If you changes lenses and filters very frequently this might not be the style for you. I find with the shoulder strap on I can release the waist strap and swing the bag to the front to easily access my equipment. I tend to do more static photography and speedily changing lenses is generally not as important to me, but it might be something to consider.I would highly recommend this or the larger two models, depending on your need. I am not a pro but an avid amateur photographer.
this is a decent product. I thought $9.99 was a great price for what was shown in the picture. A nice sturdy looking case w/a nice screen protector. Well, the case is alright but you get a flimsy screen protector...not the flip up version shown in the pictures. I'd have paid no more than $5 for this knowing that.So.... 3 stars for the case protector0 stars for the screen0 stars for having pictures of the ACTUAL product.5 stars for the armband - it does the job tootoo bad Amazon doesn't have 1/2 star ratings, oh well...I'll just round DOWN!
This cassette is great for making the installation of the addition XM receiver into a 2nd vehicle EASIER! No wiring, just plug-and-play, with no preset on your FM dial! Wonderful!
I purchased this when I purchased my tripod and 322RC2 ball head. Quite simply, the assembled tripod and head do not fit in the bag. I'll have to disassemble them if I want to use it.The bag is sturdy and well constructed.
The shipping and service was ultra. I have receivce the calculator very fast . guys U are the best. John
These work great! We need to do daily backup tapes every day and our old ones needed to be changed.
Actually i didn't like this carry case usually i'm purchasing alot of goods from amazon but this is the first type i recieved ver very cheap and BAD VERY BAD Quality for my I-Pod Nano,even i didn't use it becsuse the UGLY Shape and bad QUALITY..RegardsRamy
These sound fantastic... even better once they break in. Highs are clean and crisp without getting harsh at high volume. Mids are clear and well defined. Mid bass is rock solid and extends quite low for a tower. Whether they need a sub or not is a matter of taste. I'm running an Onkyo TX-NR5007 in bi-amp mode, so a 300 watt Polk PSW505 fits right in to solidify the very low end. To keep a long story short, these sound fantastic at lower power levels and just shine more and more as you feed them clean power.
These things are bassy and only appealed to the ex-girlfriend I bought it for because of their style and color. If you care about quality sound, pick up some Grados or Sennheisers and paint them. Not terrible headphones for what they are.
I purchased this router in June of 2009 and figure that now is the time to come clean about my experience with it. Installation SUCKED and tech support didn't know what to do to fix or how to diagnose it for about a month. But after they told me the correct setting to change, it worked like a charm. I was in a two story apartment and my router was in the middle of the unit. Still got signal from the parking lot. Not to mention the blue lights go with the rest of my electronics (Worldbook hard drive, Hitachi Touro Pro, Logitech z5500 speakers, and custom built desktop). Now to discuss everyone else's problems they had:Dropping devices:Folks, I always maxed out the gigabit port connections and would have my phone, or laptop connected to it as well. Even my wireless printer stayed connected. My ex had her laptop connected to it but it would drop all the time and she had to reboot it to connect to my router. Needless to say, we had to ship that bad boy back to Toshiba and told them to fix some stuff. Again, this is just my experience. But as far as I'm concerned, the only limitation as far as connectivity is the device that you are connecting to this router. I never had it mysteriously reboot, never needed to reboot it weekly like other reviews say. Basically if I ever had a networking or internet issue, it was NEVER because of my router. Tech support may be in India or who knows where cuz sometimes I could not understand them.The next year I had it, I still maxed out the ports and had two roomies living above me. Still no problems. They connected with their laptop, desktop, and PS3 and no one ever complained about the internet unless someone was torrenting. MIND YOU I HAD DSL INTERNET AT THAT TIME! And even then, torrenting hogs bandwidth and I didn't use the options that this router has for limiting bandwidth and prioritizing that kind of traffic. So that's not the DIR-655's fault.Bottom line is that the only way that you are limited is by your devices that you are trying to connect and the internet service itself..or at least in my experience. This was $91.99 in May 2009 and at this moment 12:15 PM on Christmas day of 2012 is the #7 router on Amazon...I think that speaks volumes through the test of time.I'm in the process of upgrading to the DIR-825 and I hope that the negative reviews are false as well lol. Wish me luck!
After purchasing the stylus, I immideatley noticed that the styli were far significantly lighter in weight than the factory included stylus for the Tungsten T5. Even worse, after a fatal exception and hard lock on the T5, I noticed that these styli have no built-in pin to hit the reset button with.
This is a great product from Pentax. I would recommend it to everyone who is in Pentax world.
I own the 2070N network printer and have been really really happy with it. We have 4 laptops in our household. I used to have to keep a server desktop pc running full time so my family could print when they wanted. Now I can keep the server off. The 2070N hibernates until it needs to print. It has been very reliable. The print quality is great. Networking was easy to set up. No problems with ink running out just before a homework assignment needs to be printed. Highly recommended.
Epson PictureMate Print Pack (2 Ink Cartridges/270 sheet of Glossy Photo Paper)-T5570-270Order was what I expected and I am very pleased with it.
good joystick for the price. I would have like a anolog hat though, other than that I have had no problems with it.
We all use flash drives, and this is one of the best I've ever owned. At 4.0 GB, it's got the capacity to store just about anything you could want, it works fine with all Windows Vista and Windows XP computers and laptops, it has not needed reformatting or been corrupted to this point, and I've been using it for well over a year. It goes with me everywhere I go, since it has a cap for the male end. However, that cap is easily lost, so make sure to be careful. GREAT BUY FOR THE $!
Ordered this boombox hoping to use it for a spin class in a 12 x 20 room -- not that big. The unit was stylish, but the sound was very "tinny", even with the "bass boost" engaged. The poor sound was evident using the IPod, CD player and FM radio. As the volume increased, treble became unbearable. Might have been tolerable for a clock radio, but not a good thing when you are trying to rock out in an exercise class. The set-up and the remote were both completely unintuitive -- should it really take reading the directions to set the clock? The remote's buttons were small and poorly organized.I returned this item to the online store from which I purchased it. Their service, on the other hand, was fantastic.
Bought four of these before going on to a trip to India. Used this product for over a month and was totally satisfied. Of course, this is only an adapter, not a voltage converter. But, I did not need a converter anyway as all my stuff (camera charger, cellphone charger, electric razor, laptop, etc.) work in both 110V and 220V. I guess these days all travel stuff comes with both voltage options. So, why bother.
I just got this printer even though I was a little leary after reading some of the bad reviews. I had no probloms however and the set up was quite easy. The drivers for XP are included on an enclosed disk and there is a quick set up guide on a 2 foot square paper fold out that explains the set up step by step. The printout quality is excellent. The copy quality is almost as impressive but you can tell you are looking at a copy when you see the copy print out. With all of the different functions this printer can perform, I don't think you can find a better value out there especially with the $50 rebate.
I bought this at Staples for $149.00 last month. Works great as a printer using either color or bw. I will not use this for printing photos though. I use my Canon i850s to do that. Scanner works great with good quality. Used scanner from the button and my pc. Have not tried scanning photos but have tried publications with images. Images turned out fine. Made very good copies in both color and bw. Results where almost identical copies. Color just a bit lighter but still good. Sent many fax documents in legal paper using top feed. Scanned as many as 30 pages to overseas. Used "Overseas Mode" which helps when line is choppy but still got cut-off after 20 pages. Lots of memory. Connected printer through my wireless router using ethernet. Installed drivers/software in 2 pcs and 2 wireless laptops. Easy installation in PC's with XP and 2000 using ethernet. Needed to re-install drivers/software in one laptop because of some problems with wireless connection. Used Memory Stick slot once to retrieve photos and it worked fine. Can't insert more than 1 memory card/sitck at a time. Manual is easy to read. Overall, I'm very satified with the purchase.
I have used several different brands of Compact Flash memory cards on this device without any problems. This jacket does not make your iPaq any significantly bigger than an iPaq with the Style Pack attached. In fact, I find my iPaq with attached CF Expansion Pack more comfortable to hold than a bare iPaq.
I had read some criticisms about the earlier model with slow startups, but this one just simply works. It works just like any other DVD player except that it also supports Blu-Ray, which is exactly what I wanted.and the video quality for both standarad and Blu-ray DVDs is terrific.
Installed this video card on my new computer, using a Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 with a Intel E6700 CPU. Worked seamlessly.It's really fast and the anti-aliasing is the best I've ever seen. The driver has lots of features and configurations may be customized for each application.One important thing to bear in mind is the size of this board, as it may not fit in small cabinets.Five stars !
I bought this item specifically for its support under Linux, not Windows or Mac. I'm working with a device whose built-in networking abilities are severely crippled by the Linux driver, and no one knows how to fix the driver. In that context, the TU2 worked beautifully. No driver installation, the drivers Linux uses are solid, and I haven't had to think about networking since I got it. The adapter is fairly sizable in comparison to what it could be, but it is still manageable in any sane working environment.All that said, I do expect the USB3 version to include Gigabit support, not just 10/100.
The card was very easy to install and the card had good signal reception. This was for an older laptap to be used by the kids.
I live in Iceland and bought this from Amazon.com.... Why, becouse this is the best price in the galaxy. On Iceland this package costs about 1000$. This is the best speaker system I've heard all my live and they are many. Everything is great about this speakers. I highly reccomend this system for everyone that needs 5.1 system. It's really great to hear an enemy in a game sneak up behind me. Dont buy speakers for a fortune and put them toghether yourself. This is one of the best systems and doesn't wreck your budget. I have never touched the volume over 1/2. And that is very loud. I can say it nearly hurt my ears. And above that all the speakers are crystal clear and cool too. And did I mention the connection possibility. Coaxial, Optical, Direct 6-channel and a normal input. And a neat output for your headphones when everyone but you are sleeping. With built in DTS and Dolby Digital decoders you are almost prepaired to play any audio source you want. THX certified by the Star Wars dudes at Lucasfilms (George Lucas set the standars:D). If you buy this be prepaired for some serious complaints from your neighbours. This is the best 5.1 system in the world so be prepaired when Logitech releases their 6.1 system....... WOW
Twenty words, eh? What can one say about terminator caps. They work. They look nice. They're chrome. Great for the price and you rarely need just one.
It's a lot easier to use than I was expecting. I'm not a big fan of mouse options that are with laptops but this is perfect for me. I can still type with it on my finger and have quick access to scrolling as well. I'm very happy with it, especially for something at this price.
I thought it was a mistake when a friend told me about he features this camera had at this price. This is my second camera, my first being a Vivitar vivicam 2700 (which I paid $349. for) Which was very difficult to hook up and download pictures. This AGFA with its USB connection could not have been easier. And the picture quality! My Vivitar was 640x480 this is better than twice as good! Thanks
I'm not going to rant on & on about all the features & how they compare to ALL the other models, you will go NUTS trying to keep each models pros & cons straight in your head & get dizzy after a while!! LOL I know I did!After TOO much research, I broke down & finally bought this camera & let me tell you, we have been nothing but pleased in that decision! One of the key deciding factors, besides the most 'BANG" for the buck, was ALL the online user help groups with very active forums & myriads of artcles & info to ANY question that a new user could EVER need! We have had it for a year & we have yet to call Panasonic with ANY questions, as they are readily answered by a quick post or search on the dvx user forums! I am currently looking for a good fluid head for our camera as my son wants to film hunts this year & bought a tree arm, but the 503 Mafrotto, is proving to be elusive,as it has been discontinued , but happens to be the one my son "NEEDS" wouldn't you know!! LOLAnyways, I highly recommend this for the new (or experienced!)"PRO" filmaker, It's been a 100% POSITIVE experience for us! Hope this helps...BTW, I know HD is the new wave of the future & the ultimate way we will eventually switch over to, but not until the prices come WAAAAYYY down!
Don't buy this!The service has been horrible. After about 2 months a couple of the screws fell out of the device. After waiting on hold for 30 minutes... I got a promise that they would send me the screws... no problem except... they never came. A month later... called again... another 30 minutes later another promise to send the screws... AGAIN SCREWED!!! They never came. 3rd time... on hold for 1 hour before giving up! So, here I am with a $500 paperweight that's falling apart.There are other SERIOUS reasons not to buy this product. Have a hard look at the Blackberry (www.blackberry.com). Its a much better product used by most professionals who require worldwide email and phone service, calender, and other great features.As soon as I can get those screws (if ever), I'm going to sell my Palm. Here is my promise to Palm... I'll never buy another Palm product again.
5 stars, because without hesitation I'd order these again and recommend them(as long as you like the wrap around the ear feature, which I do). Bought the same Sony pair a while ago not online for $20. I'd rather have this price any day.
I read the other reviews for these earbuds so I ordered them. I thought they would be good, but I never imagined they would be soooooooooo GOOD!!!Unbelievable is almost all I can say about them. I'm not a technician, but I am an audiophile who knows how to listen, and these sound devices really do perform as the reviewers say they do, but I didn't really truly know what they were saying until I got them and put them to the test. I grew up in a time when hi fidelity was the only sound system available and went through the periods of the transistor, the integrated circuit, then finally the digital age so I've progressed right along with most of the sound systems developed in the past. I've had many, many speaker systems including all sorts of high quality headphones and such. These Triple.fi 10's are the best thus far. When I have them in my ears and listening to my kinds of music genres I can't really do anything else because the music is sooo in your brain. It's like your head is the direct line to the music! I love to listen to the Pandora free music site, and it just got even better (how about four times better at least)!Yeah, okay, it's a lot of money for a set of 'earphones'! BUT these ain't just earphones! I heard it once said that the cheapest pair of headphones is still better than the most expensive pair of speakers, and that's pretty much true in my experiences over the years. These Ultimate Ears take this axiom to the limit. If you can afford them, buy them and be truly awed and suspended in a plasm of pure musical sound.The only thing - be sure to follow the instructions on putting them in your ears so a good seal is made and always start with the volume control turned all the way off and gradually bring it up to a comfortable listening level. I value my hearing as much as I do my eyesight. I want to always be able to hear everything from the lows to the highs for greatest enjoyment, and so far I've managed to do just that.
Don't be fooled by the other over priced cables out there on the market. This cable works perfectly with Hi-def TV's and DVD players. Save the money and but your spouse or girfriend dinner.
I think this will be the last lens filter I will ever buy! I think this is the best on the market! I'm putting B+W on all my lens!
This is an excellent HDMI cable for any type of application. I got it for my U-Verse reciever and it looks great! Worth the money!
For the price I expected a basic keyboard. This one has several software keys, including mute, volume and common apps. Exceeded my expectations.
Let me first say that this unit has some great features. The fact that it also switches USB peripherals enabled me to share my printer with four computers. And since all the cables connect in the back (except for the keyboard & mouse), it uses up a lot less space than some other KVM switches.Unlike a couple of other reviewers, I was able to use a wireless Kensington keyboard & mouse. I plugged the "transmitter" part into the USB port for the keyboard on the front of the switch, & the mouse worked fine as well.CONS:My backlit Razer keyboard would NOT work with it, however. the power to the keyboard would go out every few keystrokes, and sometimes you hit a character and you end up with a whole string of letters.Big problem: After about a month of working perfectly, the switch began switching to port 1 on its own. Sometimes it would even do it in the middle of the night when I was asleep, and since it chirps whenever it switches, this was very annoying. It would even try to switch if it was already on port 1.The first time it happened I was able to reset the unit, though that's a major pain. In addition to unplugging the unit's AC adaptor, you also have to power down each computer and disconnect their power supplies for several minutes.Worked fine for about a week after that but the problem arose again. This time it wouldn't rest.I have since bought aTRENDnet 4-Port USB KVM Switch Kit (Includes 4x KVM Cables)which seems to be working fine so far.
Not sure about range - I go outside with them but can't go real far. Receiver is sitting on the tv. I've had them for some time. Only complaint I have is that the AAA Rechargeable batteries I have won't work in them. I haven't tried lithium batteries, but I plan to. For the price, they do a pretty good job.
Bought this as a birthday gift and the receiver was more than happy to get it. He is a fussy about photography equipment and he is enjoying this.
My husband got this camera for my birthday and I love it. So many options, great pictures, easy to use and fun!!
This is the first digital camera I have owned, and I have used it for 4 years (only one battery!). I always wondered what I was doing wrong when the pix were so blurry with the flash off--but now that I read the other reviews, I see I'm not the only one! And my sliding door has the opposite problem--I can't shut it, and my camera will not turn off. I'm ready for something much better, with a stablizing feature, but this camera was a pretty good basic way to enter the world of digital photos.
i have had no problems with it yet and i had to shim my battery post cause it was too small but no problem with the terminal
I got 2 of these from wal-mart after my kicker's blew. It was supposed to be temporary, but these subs are great. They hit harder than my kicker's, but half the price.
I have two of these. I bought my first one from Dell back in 2005 as an extended battery pack for my Axim X50v PDA. Since then, my mobile life has expanded to a small but expensive collection of PDAs, superphones, ipods, and tablets. The Socket Mobile Power Pack drives them all! After hundreds of charges, this high-density battery has not shown any signs of performance degradation.I misplaced my first one during a move last summer and absolutely could not live without it, so I purchased a new one from Amazon, which was 30 bux cheaper than Dell! Of course, my original MPP turned up several weeks after the second one arrived. If it was any other electronic device, I would have sent the new one back, but having two of these babies is actually a good thing...
This was supposed to be a 12b battery but I received a 10b that has lower capacity at 1050mah. Seems to hold a charge for a fair amount of time so I don't want to mess with a return.
I have also found iTrip almost impossible to use in a car in an urban area. There is simply too much interference for quality sound, and I have run into antenna issues while using iTrip in both my cars.I must also caution would-be users to not turn the volume up too high on their radio while using iTrip because the device has a tendency to shut off sometimes for no apparent reason (most likely strong interference), allowing the previously suppressed radio static to suddenly come back on and startle you while you are driving.
Buy this camera!!! I paid a lot more for it and I still think that it is worth it.The pictures are really more clear than compared to regular cameras and even better than the SONY digital ones.But do buy more Nickel Metal batteries and more memory. You will need it. The 64MB cards holds 81 pics HD mode. Alkaline batteries are useless and drain after 3-5 pics at best. Lithium are not rechargeable. The standard memory on this mode is good for about 20 pics.If you pics is too dark, it also comes with software for you edit the pics. You can zoom in the editing the pics to any size you want. All the features that you dream of and more.If there is a upgrade to the lense to view further, I will buy it too.Best tech/picture taking toy out there.- Will
My opinion comes from practice and experience. I've Used a Nikon F100 sLR and a Nikon d40 dSLR. I've previously owned the Fuji z10, s5200(for 3 years) and the s7000(1 year), and now I have this wonder. It sits beside a Minolta Dimage 5 and a Dimage 7.While the body and interface is basically the s7000 with a bigger, more manual lens, it's digital guts and firmware is more like the s5200's. All in all, this is the perfect marriage of the two with the addition of very good kit lens to finish the picture. The camera itself isn't made of metal like the Dimage 5 and Dimage 7, but it behaves exactly the same and takes the same quality of photos, albeit with noise suppression(nonexistent in the Dimage 5/7-series...all of which render the raw CCD data to a jpeg, which you either like or dislike)So yes, this camera is very comfortable to take pictures with, and I can understand why newbies to photography that buy this eventually drift towards a dSLR out of curiosity. I myself grew tired of lens switching, so I hunted down the best cameras that got as close as possible and this is one of them.
REMOTE TRICK:Own the monitor for over 3 and half years now, love it, no problem at all. Initially lot of problems with remote just like everyone else is experiencing. I called customer service many times and nobody seemed to know what's going on. They just sent me a replacement remote.(which had same issue) But after years of use, I got it figured out....so I thought I should share it for those who still doesn't have a clue what's wrong with their remote.If the remote is not working for you. What you need to do is PRESS THE "TV" BOTTON on the top left corner. And then everything else should be working again.What happened is that the remote come with your Viewsonic is actually a universal remote. So if you accidentally pressed DVD or something else on the top. You are switch the remote to a different mode. You must switch it back to TV mode to control the TV and voice and everything else.Hope this helps.
What a rip off!I read all of the reviews on this product and I wish I never listened to the positive ones.I feel that the standard IPOD headphones sound 10x's better than these. The highs are tinny and so loud I can barely use the headphones.I am forced to use the EQ bass boost on my Ipod and the highs are still tinny and overpowering.Using these phones sounds more like putting your ear next to a loud tape recorder, or a set of junky airplane phones.They should be ashamed of selling this product at this price. NOT WORTH IT. Stay away!
This is a good low end radio, the sensitivity is good and signal to noise ratio is good on a low to medium signal. the selectivity is only average it still is a very good radio for the entry level listener. I am a ham operator and bought this rig for a cheap receiver for camping.
If you are really interested in what shortwave radio has to offer, this is the radio to get. There are better models, but for this price, it's second to none. Good sensitivity, adequate selectivity (ability to separate signals from one another) and lots of bells and whistles. Covers all the shortwave specturm. Numerous ways to tune stations, the best of which is the keypad input. Digital readout eliminates guesswork as to what frequency you're on. FM tends to overload in urban areas with lots of FM signals. The only real downside to this radio is it can be pretty complicated to operate. Plan on spending some time going through the manual and figuring out all the features.If you live outside of Europe or the east coast of North American, you'll likely need to use an external antenna. 30 feet of wire with alligator clips on each end should do the trick.
Well, the cable is pretty strong and has a very decent look and feel. Has a Zunish brown tinge. Initially I had tough time to figure why it was not working. You have to push the Zune end of the AV-Cable fully inside the headset socket. Otherwise, you will start worrying why it is not working :-)
I got this gadget only because i was getting a cheap price for a refurbished product. It's positive aspects lie in the fact that we can transfer the recorded stuff into computer; its light weight can also be considered a positive aspect. Negative aspects revolve around the quality of recording. Even with directional feature there is no improvement.It's a good gadget if you are new to recording and are using it to get acquainted with a hope to move on to more sophisticated ones later.
I have only used this light once at a wedding reception and my photos came out great. This flash is very compact, not bulky at all. Unless you are a professional photographer I can't see why you would need anything more.
My husband bought me a Tivo for Christmas and we loved it until it died six months later. Look carefully at the warranty info and be prepared for poor customer service.
The Receptor replaced a Sony Dream Machine that we had on our kitchen counter. The Sony had poor sound quality, was so hard to tune that we left it on one station all the time, and the control buttons were so poorly placed that my mother-in-law kept accidentally turning on the alarm when she tried to turn the radio off, thus waking us up at midnight. In comparison, the BA Receptor is a dream (no pun intended). My wife and I compared it to a Tivoli Model 1 at a Super Target. I thought the sound from the two radios was comparable, but I wanted digital tuning with presets and my wife wanted a clock on the radio. She only hesitated because the display Receptor showed the time only when the radio was off. However, on downloading the manual I discovered that the default display could be changed merely by pressing the Display button for three seconds. (Some owners seem not to have discovered this.) That removed our only objection, and I immediately ordered one from Amazon. After she heard our first Receptor, my wife ordered a second one for the bedroom. Now we easily switch between stations as the mood strikes us and get perfect reception each time.Pros: The sound is amazing for such a small speaker. The controls are intelligently designed and easy to operate. The appearance is attractive. The auxiliary input (since 2005) lets me use it as an external mono speaker for my Sansa MP3 player when I want to listen to my own music.Cons: For voice programs such as All Things Considered, I find it a little too boomy, though for jazz and classical music it is fine; like other reviewers, I would like a bass/treble control. It also lacks a headphone jack. Also, the first time I plugged in my MP3 player, I had trouble removing the plug from the auxiliary input jack. It took so much force I was worried I might break something. This might have been a case of a batch of jacks being a little out of spec, and other Receptors might not have the same problem. I fixed the problem by buying a right-angle adapter at Radio Shack that I touched up with a file. It comes out of the jack easily, and I leave it plugged in all the time anyway.
I bought 2 of these, one was bad out of the box. Got em from J&R (very good service) they replaced it quick. Once I got a working pair, I had a 8-12mbps connection from my 1st floor to the basement for one day. Then I could not get the connection to come back. Called the mfg, they said this is normal in many old houses, especially with whole house surge protection, like mine. Oh well, maybe this will work in other situations, but it was useless for me.
I read a lot of reviews before buying this camera. It really is a great camera. I have owned several before this, and this one is the best. What I found is to use the scenery selection a lot, ie, indoor, beach, foilage, etc. They make a big difference. For outdoor general use, use manuel setting at ISO 80. Makes for very sharp photos. Also, you might have to turn off auto flash to get great shots. On my last trip to Japan and Australia, I took 610 photos using a 2 gig SD card, with plenty of room to spare. And don't waste your money on high speed SD card. I used a cheap, generic 2 gig SD card, and it worked fine. The videos are nice too. With a 1 gig SD card, count on a max of 8 minutes of video. Nice to have some cheap, spare 1 GB Sd cards for video taking.Buy this camera. It is really that good of a camera.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Light and easy to use camcorder! This is my first camcorder and I'm very happy with the decision I made!
i had bought two sets of them one set for the front and for the rear of my lincoln so far i have built my whole system off of amazon my subs amp box 6x9's 6x8's tweeters and head unit everything is great sounds great and great price also recremend if you buying these and want some good sounding 6x9's without buying subs get the naxa 1000 watt 4 way 6x9's sound great before i had my subs hooked up they were pounding like crazy
First of all, a brilliant idea- you can easily charge your iPod without a computer around. Secondly, works great. The only problem if there is one to be found with this item is it isn't the most solid item, but even if I have to replace it after a couple of years I definitely think it's worth it. This is allowing me to take my iPod with me overseas without a computer, being able to listen to it on a 13-hour plus flight, and still be able to use it on the way back. 5 stars!
Cartridges arrived in timely manner and cost was less than other places shopped. Ink seems to be good quality, doesnt smear. Printer seems to get stuck more than when used HP ink but could be printer needs adjustment. Seems to use more ink than HP ink cartridges but could be my imagination.
These are by far the best speakers for the money. I paid $450 for the pair delivered and they sound incredible. I have the all JBL Studio series speakers running through an Onkyo 701 home theater receiver -- what a combinaton. They sound great for both movies and music! I highly recommend these speakers.
I absolutely love this bag! It's sturdy, light, and very well padded. And I LOVE that it comes with a pen pouch. I bought this because I got a laptop for Christmas, and my dad suggested a backpack like they have for the people at his work that do a lot of business travel. I did a lot of research on backpacks for both cost and customer satisfaction, and this one was the best by farI would have bought one at best buy, but I didn't want to spend$60-120 and use all of the money my relatives gave me.It also shipped to Alaska in just a few days- I ordered late at night on the 26th, it was in the mail in the morning the next day, and I got it by the 29thI only have 2 complaints: it only comes in black with green accents. It's not ugly, but I would have preferred all black or a more feminine combo like black and pink or purple, but it still looks very nice. And within 6 months, one of the straps started fraying. By now, 9 months after buying it, It's pretty awful.so, overall, this bag is a good deal, but only for about half a year of daily use
Great product. Needed a little help with set up and got it from customer service. Great service!
The connection on this product was a bit finicky on the IP-Bus side. It had to be aligned with the moon when the wind was blowing at 3mph and only worked when turning left. Jokes aside, it was always halfway working.
Used to plug a KillAWatt unit into an outlet and still be able to use the other outlet.Nothing fancy, just an extension. Would purchase again.
Well, it does what it says it does.My wife wanted to be able to plug her phone into her C5 Corvette's stereo and, after much research throughout the internet, I only found a couple of items that could perform the tasks that this one can.This is really easy to use as long as you have the appropriate harness to plug it into, which we did. If you have the factory CD changer, you unplug the harness from it, and plug it into this devie and, voila, you now have an AUX input on your stereo. However, if you don't have that factory CD changer, be prepared to pay even much more to make things happen.Considering the light weight of this device, and the fact that it is just about 100% plastic, I'm positive that they could charge much less for it. However, if they're the only ones that make this item, they price it as what it is, the only option.
The scanner is just the size of a book only a bit thicker. Very simple USB connection. The software install was a breeze. Will certify that it works perfectly on a Windows XP machine with a lot of other devices and software.Scanning results were very good at 1800 x 1800. created a 25 MB file. Scanning is very fast. In 5 minutes of unpacking I had it working. only issue I had was that I had to push the film into the autoloader a bit firmly. The auto loader works just as good, the best part is no guides to load a film onto.Would like to indicate that I did shop a lot, after evaluation found that It is probably easier to connect USB than a SCSI type Scanner (open a computer, put a card,then the SCSI issues! Believe me it is not all that cool! I service and maintain computers as a profession, I know).Also would like to recommend the 1800 resolution over 2800 resolution . Higher resolution is fine for professionals but for home users like us, who need to scan and digitize all the film at home and have CD or DVD picture albums, 1800 is more than enough. Infact an 1800 scanner is equivalent to a 4 Mega Pixel picture taken by a digital camera, So you can even print 4&quot; prints from your photo printer or from Ofoto or any other online service.Finally but not the least it has an asthetic look. In all a very good buy.
I was thinking of a Fujitsu Scan Snap to reduce the paper in my home. But then I stumbled upon this printer, with the photo printing and scanning quality of the comparable PIXMA 600, but also with the auto-feed multi-page scanner. And the set-up on my iMac was a breeze - talk about plug and play!Its footprint is a little bigger than I wanted, and there's no LCD display, but with two paper feed paths, several flash memory slots and a bluetooth option, this is truly a multi-function machine. I have an older Olympus camera that uses SmartMedia cards, and the HP printers have every slot except that one, but this printer accepts it. I shopped long and hard for a new printer, and this is the one I was looking for. It rocks!
This is a great protector for a cell phone. I recommend it completely. Its easy to clip onto your belt, or inside a pocket. The phone is easily accesible while still inside the case.
NO INSTRUCTION, DIFFERENT CARD FROM PICTURE ( ACTUALLY IS A SK2000 PICO????) NO DRIVER, NO BMC ADAPTORS, NO SUPPORT AT ALL. I JUST WROTE TO HAVE SOME HELP AND THEY DON'T CARE. 5 MONTHS TRYING INSTALL IT, IF YOU WANT TO RETURN IT YOU HAVE TO PAY THE 50%. D O N' T B U Y IT.
I use this case for my 13" MacBook because I use an LL Bean Tote bag as my computer case. It's tight enough to protect the computer, but not too tight. I can slide it in and out of the sleeve without removing the sleeve from my tote bag. Love it!
The one I ordered from amazon did not come with the Win Me drivers... Which I had difficulty with the sound .. no sound tried to download and implement new drivers..from ATI..still did not work... Spent 3-4 hrs... eventually returned this and orderd same card from elsewhere also was (...)cheaper. I installed it in 30 minutes, and works great, it came with latest WIN ME software and drivers..I love it although the Picture Quality in full screen is very grainy.. smaller Window Picture Qualilty was great..Maybe the card I ordered was faulty or Drivers could not load..
I paid the price for the Bose. They were very good. These are better. The sound is solidly good and the noise cancellation is even better than Bose as far as my ears can tell. They seem to be sturdy and well made. Everything about these headphones seems to shout quality. Considering you can get these from Amazon for less than half the price of the Bose, what's to think about?
It may be somewhat low tech, but it does exactly what I need. It is now so easy to switch video output from my computer monitor to my wide screen HDTV.
I bought this ND lens to try to capture the flowing techniques of water and wind. I had to play a little with the shutter speed to get the photos just right, but I had a lot of fun photographing a windy Iowa day. (See my photo under Customer photos here). While I think a .9 would be better for the wind shots, I am very pleased with the results of my first experiment. I can't wait to try it on water. A tripod is a must for these kinds of photos. I am also looking forward to experimenting with panning shots for background blur. The photos I took turned out sharp where needed (Tree trunks). I am very pleased with it and would recommend it to anyone looking for this type of lens. It worked great with my Canon Rebel XT digital SLR.
Works as expected, this is a Cat6 cable with good build quality achieves fast speeds on my home network. Not much else one can say
This is so much better than an old VCR that I used to have. Now I can record on the go and program as well. I like the ease of use and also the size of the internal hard drive. I do wish it was a little smaller and that it would completely shut down when turned off, but besides that..nothing bad from my point of view.
I bought this camera 6 months ago, unfortunatelly is not that good as thought it would be. All the time I need to take nice pictures I have to borrow my friend's camera, very sad :(
Very good keyboard - I like the buttons for fast access and the touch of the keys.
Simply the best headphones I've ever had. Amazing sound quality. Long chord, which is perfect for plugging into instrument amps.
i bought this a couple of months ago and the picture is amazing. if you're looking at HD content, you're looking at probably the best picture you can get. sharp, no smear, the processing of standard definition content is very impressive.
BUYER BEWARE: As promising as this product sounds, ours was short-lived. Moreover, it's difficult for us to imagine how another consumer's experience would be any different. Before you purchase, know this, as of 21 December 2009:1. Battery Life - according to the manufacturer's own technical support staff (whose contact information was very difficult to find) the user can "NEVER overcharge the battery or allow it to drain completely, else the battery CANNOT BE REVIVED." We used our unit just a few times before it stopped working and we suspect this is the reason. Unfortunately, without a built-in gauge or meter to monitor the charge, it's nearly impossible to comply with those instructions. Eventually, you will overcharge or discharge the battery.2. 90 Day Warranty - if you feel that you cannot live without this product, then take our advise and get an extended warranty if at all possible.3. Symptoms - at first, our system wouldn't work unless the power chord was plugged directly into the electrical outlet. Then, the unit stopped working altogether - no recharge light, no sound (regardless of the input device - in our case iPods (G4 Nano, G1 iPod, and/or G2 iPod Video), a microphone, and an electric bass guitar).4. Repair vs. Replacement - luckily we live in the New York Metropolitan area where there usually someone to fix just about anything. Unfortunately, the price quote to diagnose the problem was more costly than purchasing a new product. Getting to the battery was labor intensive, requiring the removal of 22 wood screws. Nearly everything inside was soldered. As for the speaker, forget about ever getting to it without destroying the cabinet - it's glued shut and housed in the bottom compartment.Finally, as far as we can tell, the: (1) Ion Audio iPA03 Portable PA System, (2) Alesis Transactive Mobile/Portable PA System and (3) PYLE PCMX240I Battery Powered Portable PA System are identical and probably manufactured by the same company. As Shakespeare put it, "A rose by any other name is just as beautiful." The same then is true of lemons - buyer beware.
I read the negative reviews first before I decided to order the TomTom unit. Now that I have set it up and used it for one day I don't understand who and how the negatives were written.I made one call to TomTom before purchasing.Waited about 10 minutes on hold after which all my questions were answered.Made another call after receiving the unit. Again, about 10 minute wait which considering the time of year, wasn't excessive. Slight problem with CD which was an older version. The rep said that she would send me an e-mail which would contain the latest software. I received the e-mail about 5 to 10 minutes later.I got the unit charged up last night and began setting it up this morning. Much to my surprise everything went smoothly as the unit with the correct software automatically set itself up. Five stars for TomTOm.Ordered on the 5th received it on the 9th with free super shipping.
I think is a really good carrying case, it protects mi laptop very well, the only problem that I' have found it's that in the way the laptop it's suppose to go it doesn't fit. I had to put it the other way around.
You might want to avoid this unit if you let kids use your entertainment center, as the tray feels like it could snap off if handled roughly; it's pretty lightweight.When I got this player, it would freeze occasionally while playing commercial DVDs, and every 30 seconds while playing DVD-R and +R discs I burned (using Verbatim media and a Plextor burner). After about 10 seconds frozen, it would resume.JVC has a free firmware update you can download which fixes this problem (hanging at chapter changes). You burn it to a CD-R and it's simple to update the player. It fixed the problem for me. It's at:(...)This firmware fix moved this player from 2 stars to 4 for me.
In general, I agree with the reviews for the product. The rubber case and screen protector are well-designed enough to protect the iPod, at least the front of it. The back of the iPod is a different story.If you have a 60GB or 80GB iPod, the back of the iPod is completely exposed to the belt clip, which will scratch your iPod. I got the case a couple of months ago, and have left my iPod in it since. When I finally took my iPod out of the case, I noticed a circular scratch deeply etched into the back. If you do get this case, I'd suggest placing a scratch protector or something on the back of the iPod.
We bought an FS5 for home use. We don't have a home business or anything; we just wanted to shred the usual address labels and old statements. We bought the FS5 which CLAIMS to shred up to 5 sheets. Forget it. We just spent 20 minutes trying to shred 30 pages - ONE AT A TIME - and it still buckled under the &quot;load&quot;. If we tried 2 pages at once, it jammed. While the reverse feature works very well, the forward jams constantly. If you try to shred more than a single page thick, it doesn't cut all all - just leaves an impression where the blades ran over the page. What a waste of money!!t
Ok I haven't seen any difference but it's only been a two days. I am wondering however is this thing suppose to vibrate? I hear the buzzing but I can't feel anything moving inside that might annoy the moles in my yard.
Does the job, quick delivery, the cable is a bit thinner than others I have BUT who cares? it's a digital not an analog (like component for instance) link, so it's not like gold plated or things like this will make a difference or not.However, this is not a 2 meters HDMI cable, this is only a 1m83/6 feet one. They told me they'll correct it on their site and I got a quick response from customer support. They immediately resent me new cables when I mentioned they were too short, then when I realized the issue was not wrong cables but wrong wording on the site, they were really good at getting me what i needed (2 10' cables, I was fine with the others being only 6')will buy from them again!
this cd player i would recomend for someone with a big colection of cds. I dont rely hav alot of cds and i thought this player would easily download stuff. well it doesnt. until i found the connect website store. the software that it comes with is simple and easy and i give it 10 out of 10. the headphones broke after i steped on them lightly and i cant belive that sony would put headfones that mess up your hair with this player. 4 out of 10. the sound quality is outstanding and is the strong point of this but it is hard to hear on a bus so id give it a 9//10. the durability is excellent and iv droped it on concrete a couple of times and it still works perfectly fine and it has withstood back pack life.the radio is hard to hear and the reception is poor if your not standing still and the headphone wires arnt straight. it is sooooooo frustrating to program your radio stations cause it never seems to program it rite unless you hold and press, hold and press, and finaly hold and press the radio buton until it finaly works [7/10]the jog dial is great cuase it is simple and easy to navigate through your files [9/10] baterey life is also outstanding [10/10]. the atrac is incerdible. you can fit 350 songs on a cd!![10/10].botom linethis is an awesome player if you want to take your entire cd colection werever u go and hav some extra stuf [radio etc.] if u want to download onto a tiny player get a dell dj or ipod.
I enjoyed this LCD, even though several sources not to trust Magnavox/Philips electronics. The Magnavox has really cheap speakers, a non-universal remote, problems with bright reds, but it was still a decent LCD for the price and had a max res of 1080P. However, after 2.5 months the Magnavox developed a bad column of pixels, which ruined the display.
what can i say, it's simply perfect, it fits my asus g73sw smoothly. The backpack has a lot of compartments an it is remarkably comfortable to carry. I love it.
This leather case is a real beauty ~ much nicer than the image shows. It's very well-made and smart-looking. A must-have for Coolpix owners you'll be proud to carry and happy to have purchased!
This was a gift purchase for my husband. He needed something simple for his racing adventures, but I wanted quality for the sake of good pictures. This camera delivers both. The view finder is easy to see through, which is great for someone with poor vision like my husband.The camera is small, easy to use, and easy to load with 35 mm film. Automatic advance and flash make it perfect for the novice, and takes the hassle out of candid shots.We do not have any complaints about this camera.
Product was just as described and works very well in my 7.2 MP Casio Exilim. More than enough memory to last even the longest trips w/ or w/o video usage!!
Pros - when it works:- Great sound- Lots of functionality- Good looks- Being connected: internet radio, automatic firmware upgrades downloaded, online user forum (see below)Cons:- DVD door sticks open, won't read DVDs at all- If it does read a DVD, it crashes 1/2 to 2/3 of the way through it- Unable to stream videos from the PC over 1.2 mbps bitrate, meaning you can't stream DVD quality movies at all- Streaming of content at any bitrate, from PC or web, periodically crashes and requires system reboot (especially annoying when using the internet radio during a dance party...)- System won't play through multiple discs in sequence nor will it shuffle across discs- Occasionally system won't play discs at all and needs to be reset (unplug power for 30 seconds, then reconnect holding standby button pushed down)My unit has been at the authorized service center for 4 months now, waiting for a new motherboard - it is backordered, and Philips will not tell the service center or me how long it will take. I have called Philips several times: each time they promise someone in Consumer Relations will call back, but no-one ever has.Some of the issues may be solved in future firmware upgrades, but the company doesn't publish what will be included nor when it will be available.For more information on users' experience with this system, check out the online forum accessible through Philips' website. You'll see the issues I outline above are common to this model - mine is not an isolated case!On balance, I would have shopped around more before buying. If I could start again, would settle on a more robust pure home theater system together with a dedicated streaming media device.
Excellent product, you wom't believe it how fast you notebook is after upgrading the hardrive to a 7200RPM like this!!
I really like the rechargable battery. The magnifier is really cool. The Bluetooth technology that the mouse uses will also detect other Bluetooth items, which will be widely used in the future.
I upgraded to the 5D from a 60D, and honestly it was the best choice I have made in my photography business so far. While I don't have any qualms about the 60D (for what it was, it was amazing), the full frame 5D has really rocked my world.I know a lot of people complain about the build quality, and how plastic and cheap the scroll button feels, and how crappy the LCD looks, I say, "who cares." As for the build quality, compared to the 60D my 5D feels like a tank. Also, my hands are long, for a girl's (I'm pretty sure), and I love the feel of the camera in my hands. The scroll button doesn't bother me, because it doesn't affect the picture quality, and while the LCD screen does indeed suck, it really doesn't matter. Of course, it would be nice to be able to tell if the white balance is set correctly, etc. I am a firm believer in knowing your cameras backward and forward. Get used to the white balance settings, etc., and you will love this camera. The LCD is perfectly adequate in showing proper exposure, in my opinion, so it doesn't really bother me that it looks crappy in camera. When you pull those pictures up on your computer at home, it will be like your first bite of Nutella spread on graham crackers (off brand, of course.), delicious, smooth, and creamy.Let's see. Oh, yes, apparently the way the menu, and other settings are on the 5D are horrible and difficult. I have not really noticed this. There may not be little short cut buttons everywhere, but again, if you know your settings it's really not that hard to get used to, and I don't find that it hinders my photography at all.As to the picture quality, oh my. As I said, I went from my 60D, which had higher ISO settings, more megapixels, more frames per second, etc., and I am so happy I upgraded I can't tell you enough. As to the ISO, of course it would be lovely to be able to shoot in lower lights, like at a wedding, for instance, but it has not bothered me at all. The full frame sensor makes up for it all, and I have been able to take pictures at sunset, at low ISO's with no trouble whatsoever, and the pictures are so beautiful, and creamy, and lovely. Less noisy as well.The color quality on the 5D, I think, is remarkable. With my 60D, no matter where I set my white balance, or how much I tried to de-saturate, skin tones were orange, colors were annoyingly intense, and I spent so much post processing time, adjusting color temperature, and taking out orange, and red, and yellow, and almost every other color. With the 5D the colors are beautiful, accurate, amazing!! I cannot stress this enough. Not only does it cut back on editing time, which for me is very valuable, but the pictures are a joy to see, because they are so crisp and clean, and pure looking. I love it.In conclusion, I ADORE this camera. I could say more, but you get the idea. It's a joy to shoot with, produces amazing pictures, and is the kind of camera one wants to grow old with. ;)
I replaced my HK AVR 310 with the AVR 240. I researched and found a NIB for 50% off of MSRP. I don't think I have enough room to go on about what an incredible piece of technology this unit is! The AVR 310 was and is still great for being 8 years old, but the 240 has blown it out of the water. I found it far easier to hook up all the components to it (Plasma, HDMI DVD Player, X-Box 360, Digital Cable Box and 7 surround speakers with Sub Woof) than my older HK. A tip to all, if you've owned HK before, hooking it up and using the unit is simple because HK has stuck with the same formula for years. If it's your first HK, you better be prepared to read the instructions - about 10 times. In addition, if you want optimum usage from your HK, do NOT stack anything on it. It puts out a lot of heat, and the over-heating will begin to break down the internal circuitry and cause problems. You would not take your new Ferrari off-roading, so don't treat this receiver like common piece of stereo equipment. The sound is amazing. The base tones are richer and the sounds are truer. Gladiator never sounded better. It felt as if the battle scenes were happening right in my living room. I wanted to run screaming from T-rex in Jurassic Park. You get the idea. I have to admit the remote control is not as user friendly as I would prefer - but I don't use it as a universal remote, so I'm ok with it. I highly recommend this receiver, and HK as a brand. I will be enjoying my audio video stereo set up far many years to come.
Overall the keyboard is great. The programmable keys are a nice feature. The layout does feel "natural". The palm rest is perfect and the installation was easy. So, why am I giving a rating of 2? The only thing wrong is the space bar key is really tough to press. All the other keys are soft and take little effort to strike. However, if you push the space bar from the edges instead of the middle, it takes an extreme amount of pressure to strike it. I am a developer and the keyboard is my most essential computer accessory. I am reminded every time I strike it that the keyboard is flawed. I am starting to think the space bar key should have been split the way it is shaped to keep it from sticking.
I suspected that the lenses are not high quality but I don't think that the quality is so low. 0.45x one has wrong vignetting. 2x one has so huge chromatic dispersion that it is absolutely useless. Additionally the glass is not high quality.Only macro does well (0.45x is assembled from a macro lens + an add. lens).Len cups are too loose and they are useless also.The price should be about $15, not more.
I borrowed this unit from a friend for an 1100 mile car trip from Florida through North Carolina. Here's what I found:Pros:1) You can look up Points of Interest without knowing the category. This may seem trivial, but let's say you want to find how to get to Kennedy Space Center. If you have to look up by category (like you have to do with the TomTom), you have to decide if it's a Monument, National Park, Tourist Attraction, or Govenment Building. It's much simpler to say "find Kennedy Space Center"2) If you want to find the closest point of interest, it's nice to see the location relative to you first. You can even click an icon to get detailed address information. Sometimes the closest grocery store is 2 miles behind you, but you'll find another 13 miles on your current route ahead. That is VERY helpful.3) While driving, you can see on the bottom of the screen your current address (e.g 860 Anywhere Street). It keeps updating as you pass new addresses. This is great for use in what I call "passive" mode. Where you basically know where you're going, but could use a bit of help reading the house addresses. This Navman tells you your current location by address!4) Your next street turn for a route is displayed at the top of the screen. So when it says "turn left in 100 feet" you can see the street name that you should be turning onto. Since this system doesn't "speak" the street names, this is the next best thing.5) Nearby street names are displayed on the grid. This can be very helpful for giving you some perspective of what's around. Especially helpful for using while walking around town (it has an internal battery).6) You can easily do advance planning by changing states and then browsing points of interest nearby your hotel. I found this impossible to do with the TomTom. I was able to plot a route on the TomTom from the airport to my hotel, but had a hard time seeing what restaurants were near the hotel.Cons:1) I couldn't figure out how to upload more up-to-date POIs posted on the web to the navman. I didn't spend a lot of time on this, but unlike Garmin, Navman doesn't supply an application to do this for you.2) Like all GPS systems, this is only "mostly" correct. We were on a new on-ramp and the GPS told us to turn left now. It was trying no doubt to get us back to the old freeway on-ramp. Another time we missed our exit and decided to turn around and enter the freeway the other direction (against the advice of the GPS which wanted us to take surface streets). No matter, it recomputed our exit, which we took. It then got very confused on the exit and told us to get back on the freeway. We ignored it and turned left like it was originally telling us and got "back on track". We were only .1 miles away! Common sense is needed with these devices.3) Another point of confusion is when entering a parking lot for an "unplanned" stop. Depending on the configuration, it can start issuing wrong directions (it may think you're still on the road). More common sense needed.4) The default voice is a bit hard to hear in a noisy car. The UK voices were much clearer.5) I had trouble seeing the device with my sunglasses on. The polarization blocked out much of the LCD. I didn't have this problem with the same glasses with a TomTom.All in all I highly recommend this device. I found the grid like nature (seeing current address), locations around you, along with the great POI navigation to be the best features.
Ordered the product but received the wrong one. Have been in contact with the seller to get the correct part shipped. Seller promised to send the correct part but till today ( more than 4 weeks ) and sign of the part.Can not say about the actual product yet since do not have to test it.
Good product. Nothing grate, but exactly what I expected. Paper is a bonus. Very pleasing bonus since my printer Canon Pixma iP1700, quite basic, is printing very dicent pictures.
The recently installed Motorola signal amplifier is providing better signal quality than the old amplifier. With the added advantage that it can also increase the signal strength of cable tv signals, as well. Easy to follow, setup instructions.
I purchased this PDA as an impulse buy from a large store without doing more homework. I should've bought a Dell. For the same price, the Dell has more memory, more processor, and has WiFi.Now, this PDA works fine, but I'm already running out of memory. They advertise this as the multimedia PDA. How many MP3's do you expect to store on 4.23MB free memory allocated to storage? How many MPEG4s? Not much. With the low price of memory, I don't understand why all PDAs don't ship with 256MB of memory standard. This goes for all manufacturers. Get Real.The only other practical problem that I've had with this unit is the inking ability when jotting down notes. The ink doesn't flow as smooth as it should. Plus, it can't recognize even the most carefully written words. I'm not talking about "transcriber"; it works fine. I'm talking about the "pen" function in "note".
Overall I really like this kit. It has a nice case and the parts seem sturdy enough. I don't really need a standard phone cable but something extra is better than something missing.
Excellent sound quality. My grandson loved the first Grado 60 so much I gave it to him and bought a second.
Great addition for those interested in photographing panoramas. Works like a charm. Easy to use. A bit heavy to carry around however, but strongly recommended.
Without a doubt this is the best product of its type, I looked at several others priced significantly higher, and after setting up the AM2 it was clear I had made the best choice.
It's good Amazon still sells and findsan obsolete but very affordable productlike this one i bought in the 1990's andcan still get blank disks to download the songs from Windows Media Playereven to this day. It's MP3 compatible but really only works well in this format. Thank you for keeping this available to me and maybe i'll buy some more in the future. I like the looks of it and it's easy to use. The price of the disks now is cheaper than when it was first introduced and if you look hard you can get it for only a few dollars. I sort of like electronic antiquities. They really had some good ideas.
This is exactly what I needed to connect the factory antenna to a Pioneer DEH-5000UB head unit. It could be a little shorter, but there is plenty of room behind my dash, so it was not a problem.
For those that aren't aware, the signal from a phonograph needs to be boosted by a &quot;pre-amplifier&quot; before it is sent to an &quot;amplifier&quot; which then sends the sound to your speakers. Some phonographs (especially newer ones) come with a pre-amp built-in, but others (especially older ones) do not. So if you hook it up directly to an amplifier, the sound is very weak and even if you turn up the volume, it does not sound right... it seems very tiny and scratchy. Older amplifiers like mine (or newer ones that have taken the effort/cost to add it) have the pre-amp built-in to the amplifier, usually labeled &quot;phono input&quot; instead of &quot;AUX&quot;, &quot;CD&quot;, &quot;Tape&quot;, etc. But since most newer amps don't have this feature, that's where an external &quot;pre-amp&quot; like this one come in handy. (NOTE: Just make sure your phono doesn't already have a pre-amp built-in. if you aren't sure, it probably doesn't have it, but a simple test is to hook it up and listen to the sound)I recently upgraded my stereo system to a nice surround sound package and the new system did not come with a phono input. You plug the RCA cables from the phono into the box and then from the box to your amplifier, and now it sounds the way it is supposed to. It comes with an AC adapter, so you don't have to worry about batteries as in some other models of this type. I do not notice a difference in sound compared to my old system other than the fact of it coming out of more speakers.Another application that I have used this is for converting my records to CD. I use this same pre-amp to connect to my sound card of my computer. This gives me the advantage of using software to remove those &quot;clicks&quot; and &quot;hisses&quot; and once they are on CD, I can play them anywhere. I've already converted two albums and plan on converting my entire collection...
I, like a lot of others out there I would guess, decided to resurrect my all old albums from the basement. This proved to be a problem seeing as I had no really suitable equipment anymore, and not as much money it seems as I had 30 years ago(a family and mortage will do that). So, I started to buy one piece of equipment at a time over the next year and a half, as I can't stand cheap equipment and would wait for a sale. This brought me to the moment where I had to get the center piece of any stereo system, the phono cartridge. Everything else in the sytem counts on it to sound good. Buying a cartridge is a very tricky thing, as most are not returnable. So once you buy it you own it. I went through 2 and was not happy, mostly because I am super sensitive to the high range. The other 2 were overly bright and sounded like they were forcing the highs. So the search continued, and then I found this one. I read the reviews which were good and the sale price was about what I expected to pay for a decent cartridge. I bought it, took my time with the alignment and tracking weight, got out Roxy Music's Avalon album and dropped the needle and prayed. It sounded PERFECT! Exactly what I was waiting for. The all around range and stage presence of this cartridge is great. Highs are very clear, not overly bright. The midrange brings out nuances in the music that I couldn't hear before, and the lows are solid and tight with no boominess at all. Years ago I had some very high end stuff, with a $600 needle. This cart holds it own easily against that one. Buy this cartridge, you will not be sorry as it very, very good at any price.
It's a shame that by 2006 no one has brought a strong contender to the mp3 boombox market. That being said the Sony ZSSN10PS is about the least bad out there. The functionality is pretty fluid. I wish it had a one-touch volume dial rather than separate volume up and volume down buttons. This makes no sense. What happens if press them both at the same time? The styling of box itself seems a little cheap. That doesn't make any difference to me but if Sony still has a R&D; department they might want to take note.The sound is ok but not as full as some more conventional non-mp3 boxes. I'm not really sure why manufacturers still put these little "MEGA BASS" buttons on boomboxes. The effect is hardly mega. The software included is utterly useless. The remote is useless. I don't know maybe someone actually uses the remote but mine's still in the box. The auxiliary input is a big plus. I also like that track titles scroll.When you put a disc in or turn the power on you'll have to wait about 30 seconds while the disc is reading. My discs are very literate at this point. It also takes a few seconds to skip to the next track when playing in shuffle mode. And you can't switch to shuffle while the disc is playing. Why?I use mine every day so I feel that I've gotten a lot of use out of it and the price is fair, but if you're looking for a really great boombox look to the future.
there was not a brand on this but works just fine. Will recommend since its cheap and works well .
Love my pocket walkman. I like analog radio's better than digital, because they don't loose signal and I can dial it perfect. Sounds Great!Miss Sherry
Bought these at a great price & thought that high grade meant excellent quality. Not so! Almost half of the tapes do not work properly and had to be thrown away. Won't be buying Maxell again. Very disappointed.
Ipurchased this copier March 2003, and have benn frustrated by the paper jamming consistently in the machine. I have been using Xerox 20 Lb paper and cannot print more than 50 copies without the machine jamming.I would not suggest this product for anyone that wanrs a reliable copier. It is extremelely frustating to keep puuling out the jammed pages and restart again.I print only 200 to 300 copies a month. The white pages I use are Georgia-Pacific Multi System Paper.
Being in the outdoor television business, we shoot hundreds of hours of footage while traveling all across the country. Our cameras(Sony Vx's &amp; CanonXL1's)are in all different types of temperature extremes from the cold of Canada to the heat of Africa- and more times than not, you get only one chance to capture a shot in the wild.Historically, we had used Sony mini-dv tape stock but recently had the opportunity to try the Maxell DVM tapes. Much to my dismay, I must report that they did not pass with flying colors. We experienced many drop outs in the video and audio with these tapes which were tried in weather that ranged from sunny and 70 to dismal and 43. We shot Sony tapes the same day, same camera and had no problems with the Sony tapes.Yes, the price was great but for someone that depends on the tape stock to perform in order to make a living- I would not recommend using the Maxell DVM tapes again.Respectfully submitted, Denny Snyder- Exec. Producer Pennsylvania Outback Outdoor Television
I bought this product from amazon after looking around at circuit city, best buy online etc. All of them carry only the monster cable product... They have no other option which is really annoying. I use a Sony receiver and have a Panasonic DVD player &amp; this product works perfectly well with both of them. The product fits perfectly and the cable is long enough if you are using an entertainment center. Now, I am not a sound engineer but I've seen the Monster product used at stores and this product works as well as the Monster product. I would highly recommend buying this and not forking out the extra money for monster.
It looks like a couple of us have made the same mistake. Don't buy this because the 70-200 f4/0L already comes with it. I now have 2.
Great product for the money.. the optics are ok for an expert... but seeing as i'm a novice, the optics are perfect for my purposes. This is a great way to expand one's photography by adding another dimension to one's capabilities
If you are an amatuer photographer who really cares about the quality of the pictures they take, go ahead and spend the money on this flash. I was considering going with the 480 flash to save some money but I am glad I bought the 580EX II!I have a Cannon 50D. Using the 50D in conjunction with the 580EX has taken my photographs to another level. Crisp, clean, and perfectly lit.
My husband is a news junkie. With his newSennheiser headphones, he can wash the dishesin the kitchen while continuing to listento the latest news pundits discuss thedays events in the front room!
As an amateur radio operator I was looking for a headset that did was of some quality, lightweight, and did not totally isolate me from the other sounds in the room. I have been using a pair of AKG K240 Studio headphones for over a year and find them to be the most comfortable headphones I have ever tried. They are light and the ear pieces cup your ears just enough to keep out ambient noise, but don't smash your ears into the side of your head. After hours of wear, you really can't tell you have them on. The dynamic range and sound reproduction is superb. Yes, they are full range, but they reproduce the human voice and the frequency range for CW (800-2K Hz) perfectly which is what I want in a pair of communication headphones.I can say that after much research the other reviewers were 100% correct.
Good web cam. Very easy to install. It is designed for Notebooks, but can be used with a Desktop Computer with a short USB extension cable. It works fine under normal room light but degrades under bright illumination, where color gets washed out and white balance is lost. Get away from bright spots an you will have a very sharp image with a good color rendition. The auto focus works fine. Audio is good, very sharp and clear with great background noise cancellation.Overall, it is a very practical and user friendly Web Cam. Buy it from Amazon at a very competitive price and free shipping. Enjoy it....!
So you want wireless Internet for your home? This is what you need. This card, a wireless router and either a subscribed DSL or cable connection (modem usually provided by your Internet company).Unless you want to connect solely to your PDA and cellphone, don't get a bluetooth adapter (I was hoping that would be the cheap alternative to get me hooked up, but it's not). You have to have the two pieces of hardware to make it work -- the pci card and the router.I've been a PC girl all my life, but recently bought an Ibook. I also bought an airport express base station with itunes so that I could have my Ibook online at the same time as my PC, but you could buy any wireless router. However, the aiport base is so easy to use, I highly recommend getting one, takes the headache out of configuring your wireless and allows you to play your stereo in any room of your home (a neat perk). You basically just attach your Internet ethernet cable into it, then plug it into any wall socket and it's set. Even though it's an apple router, it works just as easily with a PC. It's brilliant.I did a lot of reading to try to figure out a compatible format that would allow both my PC and Ibook to get online and found this. The other reviews are right, this is the easiest set up of wireless imaginable. And the beauty of it is that it works just as efficiently on a PC (I own a Dell Dimension) as it does on a Mac.Before you install this card though, be sure to drop by http://www.sonnettech.com/ downloads and get the Aria extreme PCI Windows Utility & Driver -- just have it unzipped in a new file folder on your desktop, ready for installation. For some reason the company doesn't ship a CD, and while Windows XP is automated for almost every product out there, for this one, you need to do a bit of legwork by getting the download at the website. So you'll have to be attached to your Internet before you install this card to get the download first.Next, open your PC, install the card in any open PCI slot, close the computer back up, attach the attena, tilt it vertically up, and then reboot your computer. XP will give you a prompt to install ... just ignore this and close out. Once you're booted up, double click the "setup" file from the aria download and it will install everything for you.Unhook your Internet cable (you only need to unplug the part that would go into your PC normally), plug it into your wireless router and within minutes it will detect your signal. All set up for your PC. If you are encountering trouble with the signal .. go down to your taskbar.. you'll see a green icon next to your clock, bottom right, double click on it and go into the configuration tab. Mid-way down you'll see something that says Network name, with a pulldown menu. For me, because I'm using an apple router, I chose "apple network" and immediately got "excellent" connection. Experiment with the choices and pick the signal that gives you "excellent."Now this may sound more complicated than it is. I wrote out the step by step instructions in case you ran into problems, but if your installation was anything like mine, it'll take you about 10 minutes at most to get back online and WIRELESS!As for the card itself, the speed is stunning. I am impressed that the Internet can go much faster than I already had with a straight cable modem connection.All in all, this is an excellent solution to going wireless. I highly recommend it, and the airport base, to get you wireless-ed in your home.
Printer does a good job when it works! I'm having a problem with the yellow ink cartridge not registering properly. It takes reseating the cartridge several times before the printer will function. It's enough of a problem I will contact Cannon.
This filter is very hard to use because even with the depth of field preview button you struggle to see the gradation line. Also, you can't move the line up and down as the scene demands. I really recommend, and have personally gone to, the 4X6 rectangular graduated ND filters and the results are far superior. Hitech also makes an acceptable resin filter in both the 4X6 and Cokin P sizes (go for the 4X6 if you can). Singh Ray's are the absolute best as they are glass. A bit pricey though. Don't bother with the circular ones at all.
I originally wanted to buy one of those computer/gadget bags with a charger built into it. I wasn't thrilled with the bags that were available though and I wished that they had leather ones. Then I found out that the bags with the built in power don't have a lot of power in them and that they don't even supply the power they are rated for! So that plan was out and I started looking for a separate charger and bag.After quite a bit of searching I found this one and it is nearly perfect!The main issue I have with it is that there is no real bottom or back to it, it is just leather like the rest of the bag. So when you put the bag down it is resting just on leather so you need to be careful. Just as there is no hard bottom there is no hard back. I find that with the bag really loaded up with gear (as mine usually is) the stuff in the bag presses against my back in the middle making using the bag in backpack mode somewhat uncomfortable. As a result, I use the included shoulder strap 90% of the time. Sadly, the backpack straps can't be removed (If they could be unclipped on both ends you could leave a bit of weight behind and gain a pocket.)There is no beverage bottle holder, although admittedly it would be hard to do without spoiling the look of the bag. There are several connectors you can clip a separate bottle holder on, however.This bag is fairly heavy, but not unnecessarily so. The weight is a side effect of the heavy quality leather, zippers, straps, fasteners, and handles used to make it.HINT: There is a sunglass holder on the front if you look for it.In summary: This is a well made bag that looks good and is well designed. I dissagree with other's comments that this bag is expensive, I think it is a great buy for the quality of what you are getting. I just wish it had some support on the bottom and especially the back.As for the charger part of my quest, I found a great charger that fits into one of the pockets in the front of the bag like it was made for it. When the charger is in the pocket you can still read the status screen.UniCharge 12000 mAH Dual USB External Backup Power Battery Charger for iPad 3, iPhone, Android Tablets and more
Very, very, very useful. Will buy again if I have a chance. Will recommend to my family & friends.
This is one of the best things I have ever bought. I love it. It's very accurate. I love that it has bluetooth, I can call and receives call from the device. When I sync my phone with device it copied my phone book. The only thing about this (which is not a big deal) is that the semulated car never gets to the finish line. I like this GPS and it's better than the other one I have tried.
This is a good CD player, it has digital am/fm radio, tv reception, an weather reception. These work fine, but get a little staticy. The CD cover is also a little loose. This player also has anti-shock, either 48 seconds, or 12 seconds. Overall, I would say this product is a good buy.
I love everything about this unit except the picture. The adjustable screen, the color saturation, and the battery life are great. But if a DVD player doesn't deliver a good picture--and this one doesn't--then the only reason to buy it is if it's competitive on price. This one is expensive, and there are less expensive units out there with better pictures. I'm returning mine. If you're not picky about the picture or it's for your kids, it might be okay.
I couldn't be happier with the look, price and especially the sound of my L880s. The full range of sound is covered exquisitely, high to low. From MP3s, to CDs and especially Vinyl, I couldn't be happier. I'll let the other critics give you all the scientific decibel junk. All I know is that my ears are in love. These JBLs are outstandingJBL L880 4-Way, High Performance 6-inch Dual Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Black).
Wow, another great piece of hardware by Microsoft, you cannot go wrong if you pick up this wireless mouse. Signal is strong, the mouse is very comfortable to use for hours upon hours, and the setup was a breeze. Yes, Logitech makes some nice keyboard/mice, but I always seem to prefer Microsoft's stuff. I don't want to support Microsoft but I find their hardware to be more comfortable and better design goes into their products. You will not be disappointed if you pick up this mouse!!!***** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
I purchased this printer after my previous HP printer died after 7 years. I never used that one for photos. I got really streaky prints. I got better results going to the neighborhood photo place. But I was suprised when I printed a 8x10 from my 8mp camera. I couldn't tell the difference from the photo store prints.I've been using it for my photo's nonstop ever since.I don't know the longevity of the ink but for everyday prints this is a winner.
We are 15 miles from Mt. Wilson (and all of the broadcast towers), so it would normally be a no-brainer to get great OTA signals. Our problem is a giant condo complex dwarfing our little house, and blocking direct signals from the towers.In theory, you don't need a unidirectional antenna in L.A., but this one works very well for us! After a test in the attic didn't go well, we mounted it outside (on the post that used to support the Dish!). It pulls in an average of 70% per station, with the exception of one PBS station, and CBS at night. We hooked up a Winegard signal booster, not only because of the condo building, but the TiVo Premiere we use doesn't have the strongest OTA tuner. The booster really helped out, and we have no noticeable signal loss on nearly all the channels (the PBS still has artifacts in the late morning, but it's much better).This was a good antenna for us -- good bye, Dish! Hello, extra $850 a year!
This is not compatible with all Motorola V-Series phones. It is only compatible with the the V-8000 series of phones and not the V120. There is another cable by the same company for the V120 model though.
I bought this same type of a CF card and took it on a trip, i took over 358 pictures and it never even filled up 75% of the space , i had to change my batteries about 6 times, i use the E/2 batts they are great but expensive.I highly recommend this product..
We bought this camera for our 81 year old Mother for Mother's Day. It takes a great picture even with the trembly hands of our Mom. It is so easy to use and small enough to drop in your pocket. We are delighted with this purchase!
I won't dog it completely, but I will say that even out in the middle of the desert I still get static. So with that said would anyone like to buy one from me. haha. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't buy it, so I hope that helps you.
After reading all the reviews I was skeptical. I did not experience the problems others described.It's been working great, sound quality better than I expected for a wireless speaker. I plan on buying a second speaker. On my amplifier I do not have RCA audio outputs. So I had to strip the "Y "connector at the male side and connect to the" A" speaker terminals. I have also used the head phone input with good results . But of course that shuts off your house speakers. I think possibly the problems others have experienced were caused by not reading the instruction book carefully on setup.
I absolutely love this GPS. I chose this model because it already has a built in basic map of the United States, and has a large amount of internal memory so that I do not have to mess around with memory cards and such. It is also nice that the GPS comes with detailed topographic maps of the United States, which normally would require an extra $100.00 or so to buy. You don't have to buy extra software, extra memory cards, or extra accessories, everything is in the box so that you can simply get the one package and be good to go.Because I do about 95% of my hiking in a 240 X 160 mile area that stretches from South of Phoenix, Arizona to North of the Grand Canyon, I am able to just leave that area on the GPS nearly all the time and only take up about 1/3 of the available memory. That leaves enough room for Joshua Tree NP, Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP, Yosemite NP, and Channel Islands NP to all be uploaded in connecting regions so that I may use the GPS to get from place to place on the road and then have all of the topographical information that I need in order to hike and explore to my hearts content.The only time that I can imagine that I would need more memory would be if I were to travel across the country and wanted to have detailed information for the entire route and many places of interest around the main route, but since I generally take a laptop with me when I travel I would just upload a day or two worth of travel at a time. I much prefer to have everything contained within the one unit rather than having to fiddle around with memory cards and such.While the unit is intended to be used for hiking and off road use, I take mine everywhere simply as a navigational aid in the city, since the detailed maps show every major road and a vast majority of side streets. The GPS will not provide turn-by-turn directions, but it serves as a great interactive map for figuring out where you are and where you are going.The rugged construction has proven to be able to withstand substantial bangs and falls, and its waterproof construction allows for all weather traveling while being able to concentrate on your own safety without worrying about protecting the GPS.I do not understand why this unit is not the most popular product that Magellan offers. In my opinion it was easily worth the price, and it is one of those purchases that I simply cannot imagine living without now that I have it.The only accessories that I would recommend are a larger case (I got one from GPS Outfitters that has enough room for spare batteries, a cell phone, and a few other small items for under $15.00) and a couple of sets of rechargeable batteries. The batteries last a surprisingly long time, though they can wear out quickly if you use the backlighting feature very often.
This was a great buy, Item was as described. A+++++++++++
I am not going to go in depth about how amazing the TV is, but all i will say is that i did a lot of research and this has been the best decision of 2007. I have had the TV for 8 months now and have been so impressed with the picture quality and sound, i am almost thinking about buying another for my bedroom. I have convinced several of my friends to buy the exact same TV. Samsung is the BEST. They know how to make the picture more vibrant and bright than any other brand. The sound is unreal. I have a Harmon/Kardon system but a lot of the time i just have the TV audio on.The style and design of this TV are amazing. Timeless. I was a little nervous when i ordered the glossy screen but i am so glad i did. The reflection isnt even an issue. Not to mention it looks way better than the non-glossy finish. When the TV is off it looks almost majestic sitting it my living room. It is like a mirror that grabs people's attention and almost everyone that comes in comments on the TV.If you are thinking about buying another brand....Forget it. DO NOT DO IT!SAMSUNG IS THE STANDARD BY WHICH PICTURE QUALITY EXCELLENCE IS MEASURED!I have looked around and asked everyone i know. LG would be my next choice but it was a distant second. Do not buy a SONY! Crap. Their products, especially their TVs have color ratio issues. Not to mention dead pixels are very common.The size is perfect too. Trust me when I say that you will not regret buying this exact TV. Amazon shipped it in perfect condition. I was impressed when it arrived ahead of schedule. DONT buy a used TV off of Ebay. Buy new. It is not something you want to mess with.
The remote control was delivered ahead of the projected shipping time, no problem with the supplier. I was told by some that the remote control was designed for the D50 and the D70 and would probably not work on my D80. One reliable source did say that they used it on their D80 so I took a chance. It has worked without any problems and I am satisfied with it. A good investment for $20.
We have only one remote to use now instead of four or five remotes depending what we wanted to view. We even have entered some favorite channels which is a great feature. My husband received the Harmony remote as a Christmas present and loves it. He didn't know how to use all of the other remotes to watch a DVD or video. He can watch a DVD now and then switch to the TV with no hassle.
For years I owned a Sony 2010 and a couple of years ago decided I wanted something more modern and smaller. So, I bought a new 7600GR based on recommendations on the Internet. Big mistake. This think doesn't even come close to the 2010. I never had to resort to using an external antenna on the 2010 and this thing barely pulls in a ssb signal on 75 meters. Works great on the commercial AM and FM stations but as a short wave receiver it is horrible. Either I got a bad one or those who give this thing 4 stars have never had a decent receiver.
I bought this monitor/TV for my daughter to use in her room. Space is limited and to be able to use this as a TV and a computer monitor is a plus. As a computer monitor the quality is acceptable. Certainly not the best around. As another reviewer mentioned, it does have some minor quirks, but you get used to them.I hooked up the TV with a progressive scan DVD player and the quality was pretty good. I decided to buy an up-converting DVD player to get 1080i (which this monitor can handle)and connected it with a HDMI cable and I was very impressed. After tweaking the picture for better color accuracy, my daughter now has herself a nice little home theatre.And yes, all the other reviewers are absolutely correct concerning the audio. In plain english, it's crap. So, I bought an inexpensive 2.1 sound system which hooks up to the headphone jack and that took care of that complaint.All things considered, I would recommend this product.
Our Garmin 2620 has one design flaw - the speaker/cable. The contact connection becomes loose after many months of use. Purchasing through Amazon was less expensive than purchasing direct from Garmin. The product was exactly the same as one purchased through Garmin and works great.
The product is very sturdy and works great. I bought a 50W 110V to 220V converter (step up only) in Radio Shack for about $60. This one is half the price and has MUCH better quality.
Ive had these headphones now for about a month. At first the headphones bass is sort of flat, it takes about 24 to 48hrs to break them in. After they break in the bass is INSANE!!...They're very loud and clear. Only problem is that they tend to slip off if you just have one hanging from one ear. To get the best possible bass response you must find the perfect seal. They sound almost close to my Sony MDR-700's.
I had been using the CD player for about a month and liked it so much I went back and bought the 3pak magazines so I could load more of myCDs. I works smoothly and quietly when switching tracks or CDs. I would recommend it highly unless they wanted a higher capacity unit, then try one of the other Pioneer units. They;ve got to be just as good except at a higher price.
I previously installed one of these radios in my van and when it came time to put one in my car, I decided to purchase another one. I really like the compactness of the radio and it can be easily installed anywhere in the vehicle. Great Radio!!
Turns on when you turn computer on, turns off when computer is off you don't have to remember to - real plus for me - battery life seems to be good - I've been using it for five months on same batteries. Never had any problems with it - can't tell it's not connected by a cable except that I can easily hide it in a cupboard when not in use. Love my super tidy desktop!
My customer needed two 256 Mb Ram sticks. After snooping around on the web I returned to amazon and found exactly what I needed at a good price. My customer is happy. I am happy.
I purchased the Garmin 478 in Feb. 2009 - What a great GPS unit. It sits permanently mounted to the dash of my Land Rover. The mapping software in co-ordination with the GPS satellites is right on. For Road trips -- this unit is perfect with all of it's up to date POI's. If you are so inclined to venture off road... or off the beaten track; this unit drops "bread crumbs" so you can re-trace your trail back to civilization... which is always a good thing. I would recommend the Garmin GPS 478 to my friends... and have in fact recommended it already to my brothers.
This external hard drive has quality issues. Read the numerous bad posts. I had it 4 months until I plugged it in one day and my computer would not recognize it. I lost some music I hadn't backed up yet on my other hard drive. The power cord had issues from the start. That's too bad because this hard drive has good transfer rates and it looks cool. I had no problems getting a replacement and they did send me a Desktop Pro model. So far so good on that model. That is the only reason I rated the hard drive two stars instead of one. If you plan on buying a Seagate make sure you backup your files on another hard drive that isn't a Seagate.
I have owned dozens of headsets. These by far are the best. You can't brat them for the price. You will also find the easy to wear for long periods of time.
Bought this for my new surround sound system after reading all the reviews regarding the monster cable hype (and because this cable's rating was through the roof) The reviews don't like, this is a fantastic quality cable for a bargain price. I had to buy a monster female-to-dual-male splitter for my sub and it cost the same price as this 25' cable. If Belkin had their own splitter available on amazon I would have bought that too, but unfortunately they didn't. Honestly, this cable's quality is just as good as the monster splitter, and is priced equal to cables that are only 1/4 as long (6'). Don't hesitate to pull the trigger on this one.
If they sound good to you..buy them. If you are going to complain about the price, then go buy on the cheap. This system sounds great !!
Was useful and it does what it said it would. The case is fraying a little now but I have been using it 24/7! Very good deal.
I was looking for something to permit my USB-only Powerbook G3 to be able to work well with serial devices. I have a GPS and Cybiko that need a serial interface to function.Better virtual PC support would be nice. Keyspan used to make a dual mini-din 8 adapter specifically for the Mac. Has anyone had experience with that?
I love this TV. OK, now that that's out of the way, there are a couple of problems. First, if you are not watching a true HD source, then the TV is just too big. It is far to grainy to be an enjoyable experience. The Food Network looks really good as I pull up in the driveway through the window, but once inside I got to change channels. It is almost to the point that if the channel isn't at least digital, I won't watch it. Second, when I programmed the cable's remote, I have to press the volume keys multible times to change the volume. The Samsung remote works fine. So why do I love it, sit in front of it and watch the game on ESPN-HD and you will never wanna go back!
A VERY EASY SETUP TOOK MAYBE 5 MIN.TO SET UP LOAD SOFTWARE AND PLAY A DVD . HAVE NOT BURNED ANY CD'S OR DVD'S YET SO I CAN'T SAY HOW FAST OR QUIET THE DRIVE IS BUT IT WAS QUIET DURING DVD PLAY.PLUS A GREAT PRICE AND SERVICE FROM TIGER DIRECT.
I bought my case from Amazon 3 years ago and have been more than happy ever since. The case has enough space to store your wire, Mio, mount, intructions, sd card, and ez pass. It has held up very well through some heavy usage and I highly recommend it. The price is nice and the protection is too.
This case makes it easier for me to locate my Palm Z22 and gives it a convient place to store it when I'm not using it.
This product is the ideal mini-tripod. From table-top to mount is about 4.5 inches. The three legs are just about 6, 5, and 4 inches respectively. The legs lock into place either when all lined up, or when spread apart. It has nice powder-coated finish. Legs are perfectly stable. The screws tighten very well. Construction is excellent.The only gripe I have is that you need a flat-head screwdriver (or perhaps coin) to tighten/loosen the screw that holds the camera or other device. It would be nicer to have a screw with handles for that purpose.Also, I too confirm the picture is wrong. This does NOT have the ball head. The one I got comes only with the tilting head.
the cable i bought to adapt my old lexmark printer to my new hp wireless computer does exactly what it said it would do. easy to set up, drivers were recognized and i could print right away. would recommend this product.
I've used this device three times, most recently for two hours on a cold and humid night. I have not had a trace of condensation on my telescope's optics. My OTA was wet, and my red dot finder was cloudy, but views through my OTA were pristine.
This card was not intially slated for release, but because of ATi's X800 Pro Nvidia had to respond with a $400 card of its own. To put it simply this card owns. The diffrence between this and the Ultra is marginal at best. I reclocked this card to Ultra speeds and fell only 300 3DMark03 points behind an ultra.This card comes with 16 pipelines active, 4 more than the X800 Pro. A 350Mhz Core clock and i believe either 450 or 500Mhz memory, both of which can be reclocked using coolbits (serach google if you don't know what that is).It also contains the DirectX 9.0c spec which i currently use with Need For Speed Underground 2. And this card performs AMAZING absolutely 0 frame lag @ 1600x1200 and max detail, its that fast.Point blank: if you don't want to speedn $550+ for an ultra this is your only choice, the 6800GT. Even if your considering an Ultra do you want to pay $150 for 5 more FPS? There is that little diffrence between the 2 :PCheck out www.tomshardware.com and search 6800GT for an apples to apple comparison of 6800GT and 6800 Ultra.
This thing really good. I do not agree that some reviewer said this thing was made in China and that is one of reasons that cause this product worse. Actually, I found the China Made product is quite good, and I like it very much.
Bought this unit for my girlfriend on Sept. 11,2006. Less than two weeks after purchase, unit wouldn't turn on/off, and kept freezing. I returned it to Circuit City, and obtained a replacement.In the six months she's had it, there were intermittent problems with freezing and not being able to turn off the unit. About two weeks ago, the on/off switch fell off, followed by the toggle button in the middle of the unit, falling off into the unit itself.Emailed customer support at Creative and was told that I was still under warranty for parts, but not labor. They want me to pay $25.00 to fix this piece of junk. Not going to happen.Maybe I just got a lemon, but beware.
This is an excellent addition to any Nikon camera set-up. Don't think about it. just buy it, period!I don't know how I would have ever taken several pictures without having the convenience of having a remote for night pictures and exposures longer than a quarter second.
In general I like the productI bought this to go behind my new Vizio 55 LED inch I picked up from Sams for 1000.The Monster supplied cord worked fine (standard VT100 / computer monitor cord used sine the 70's)Pros:Tight fit to wallNice led displaysModular wall plateCons:Quite a bit of wire to stuff in a dual gang box in a 6 wire junctionOutlet side wire of the surge box is braided, ideally I would have like 12 gauge solidWould be nice is surge box had posts rather than pigtailsTV side of the TV power cord is a bit long which defeats the purpose of the close wall mountOne note, I modified the install and omitted the three gang plate and only used the outlet and surge unit. (dual gang)I did not want to drag the HDMI near the side of the dual gang box.I bought the dual gang faceplate from HD and the fit was perfect.
Amazing! This appliance is simply amazing and it's backed by a sound company from which i have received nothing but top notch, lightning-fast customer support from. About 6 months after receiving the player, the remote took a vacation. I emailed the oppo support folks who responded back within a couple hours and posted a walk-through on how to reset the remote and resync it with the player. This worked for a while but when it stopped again, i emailed them once more at which point they asked for my home shipping address. 4 days later i had a new remote in the mail which has worked great ever since. I could only dream of getting this level of support from other companies.The player itself is wonderful. In a nutshell, it plays -anything- i throw at it. DVDA, SACD, whatever movie files i find on my computer and throw at it... you name it. I even threw a divx file at it on a usb thumb drive and it ate it alive. Played great! The menus are great, the 6 channel direct sound from sacds is just phenomenal. I see allot of folks aren't crazy about the quality of the tray. Well, okay... i admit, you can't stand on it to change a light bulb but it's a cd tray, not a stepladder. I don't see the problem unless you load your dvd's weigh a couple of pounds each.Bottom line... it's a great player and you can't beat the price for this level of features. The cloth case they send it in is impressive as well. I don't see how anyone can be displeased over this appliance.
I agree with another reviewer's suggestion of placing the outlets on the back. It is too deep to mount in 1U slot on the back of the rack if you are planning on putting anything deeper than a patch panel or similar object in the corresponding space on the front of the rack. I chose to mount on the front of the rack just below my Ethernet switches and other network appliances, as these are the units that I do not have redundant power supplies on.That being said, I have it connected to 2 SU3000RTXR3U. I have also not been able to successfully update the firmware on the integrated snmp web card but I have not been able to do it on the add-on cards for the SU3000RTX3U units either. I am not sure if it is my 64bit PC running their Java update application but will try to do it from another system, possibly one of the servers.1 star removed for "ergonomics" because of the limited placement options in standard 4-post racks and the firmware update issue I am having.
This a great radar detector but...... It picks up every alarm signal from a residence to a business. I find myself muting through out my drive. A positive: It will warn you of radars it was designed to pickup, though. For the price?> You can't go wrong. I feel more comfortable with it warning of every single alarm than without it. I'd buy it again. Hope this helps.
Bought recorder to replace sony digital that was lost. The sony had six hours of talk time. This recorder has less than two hours in lp. I wasn't paying attention when I bought this. I have not been able to get the software for the camera to work after several attempts. You cannot use the camera without it. Purchasing this recorder was a mistake.
The polarizer is beautifully made and was shipped fast. Bought it with a Nikon 18-200 lens and a B&W clear filter. Thanks much.
IT TOOK 10 MIN TO SET UP AND WORKED FIRST TIME IN AN AREA WHERE WIRELESS ETHERNET COULD NOT REACH. GOOD PRODUCT.
These are without a doubt my favorite commuter headphones ever. And when I say commuter, I mean sitting on the train, definitely NOT driving. These headphones are exactly as advertised, sound-isolating. I've actually driven a few times with them on but it seems pretty dangerous. I couldn't hear my car stereo, my cell phone, other cars, etc, etc. Not good. I take a noisy 50 min train ride into town every morning and there isn't a "quiet car." Cells phones everywhere, people having to talk over the noise of the train, blah blah blah. Anyhow to make a long story short, the E2c's cut it all out and don't require the user put the volume at a higher level than normal. Sound-isolating is the key here.Here's my punch list:1. the little rubber tips that come with the Shure's are worthless. Painful in the ears. I think they are now selling an "ultra-soft" rubber tip that is supposed to be somewhat better. These may even come with the new E2c's. Check before purchase.2. the foam tips are wonderful, but take a few days to master. These headphones come with a bit of a learning curve. Slight curve. Takes about a week to become a real master. Twist the foam, take the wire over the back of your ear and twist put in. Sounds painful, but it's really not.3. Wax guards on the E2c's don't get waxy unless you are a dirty dirty person who doesn't use q-tips. :)4. E2c's are pretty personal. One doesn't really let someone "try on" your ear phones. Mostly because they do stick into the outer ear canal.5. I put them on at the beginning of my train ride and I look up once in a while to see people's mouths moving without any sound. I can only hear my music.6. Don't listen to your music at a high volume, these phones sit pretty close to your ear drum.7. I can't tell if these phones actually produce a better sound than higher-end phones. My ears are not trained to tell the difference. I'd say they do but don't take my word on that.8. Buy.com has them for $65. Worth every penny for the long commute into the city or I guess a noisy plane ride, or waiting room, elevator, cab ride, bus ride, restaurant, ahh, I guess really anywhere there's noisy stuff going on and you want to enjoy your music. man, does that sound like a sales pitch? sorry.
What it lacks on looks is exactly why it excels. If you want to move-about with your gear DISCREETLY, this bag is second-to-none.I use mine with several Domke inserts to make this bag work for any situation. It's very easy to configure it to haul most anything.[...]An absolutely classy and discreet looking bag. It's a wonder these things are so hard to find.I simply adore this bag (as well as all other Domke bags. I think I have them all, LOL).
Well made. Much easier to switch from horizontal to vertical shots compared to my old pan head. Knobs take a little getting used to, especially when composing with a zoom lens.
We bought this last year for our kids and we loved it, so did our kids. The screen was clear and crisp, audio was great battery did better than I expected it to. I like the fact it has AV in. Unfortunately for us it was human error not product. Our unit is dead because our kids poured soda on it. Other than that I have confidence we'd still be using it today - over 12 months of ownership.
You need to make sure to bring a pair of good battery when using it. Other than this, the camera is all right
Over the last few years I have purchased 4 of these heat sinks. The low profile allows me to install them in smaller cases and the metal fasteners are a plus giving a more positive contact with the cpu. (I hate the factory plastic type). There is a decrease in temp over the oem heat sink and a significant decrease in noise. It can be difficult to install if you have extended heat sinks on your memory. However, I have not run into this problem yet. Over all great for the price.
The Dimage Xg appears to be a mixed upgrade to the Xt.The Xt featured a charger stand that allowed for the battery to be charged while in the camera. Contrary to what the Wall Street Journal article claimed, on the Xg, the battery must be removed and placed in the charger. Ok, so not that big of a deal, but the charger is clunky with a thick external cord. For that much infrastructure it should be a charger stand like it was on the Xt. Or, on a camera where removing the battery to charge is a must, the charger should be compact with a flip out plug like that of the Canon Elph series. The Xg charger is the worst of both worlds.The Xg also lacks the TIFF file format setting and the A/V outputs of the Xt.There are some nice new features such as the Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection, but that appears to only work if one does not use the zoom. I suppose that if you have time to zoom you have time to select the proper Subject mode but that seems like an omission that could have easily been included.The best feature that the Xg has over the Xt is a drive mode where the camera takes 9 pictures in rapid succession and then produces a grid image with all 9 in one frame (albeit at lower resolutions for each discreet image).Overall it appears to be a mixed upgrade to the Xt. The gains are offset by some loss of convenience. If the Digital Subject Programs actually help it take better pictures then it will probably be worth it. More time with the camera will tell if the additional features are a worthwhile trade off for the loss of the charger stand.
it's a truly amazing mp3 player to me. first the sound quality is superb. second, its size is just right. and last but not least, it looks great. a few problems are that the battery life is rather short and if you use it as a recorder, the recorded sound is not loud enough...
I've had a love-hate relationship with it the entire time I've owned it. It prints good quality, but (1)the "cancel" button has NEVER worked. This causes havoc when doing a printing project and I need to cancel. (2)It tells me I'm out of ink, while I still have ink! (3)It also grabs extra paper sometimes and prints part of the project on one page and part on another. BUT, it does do a good print job when it decides to not be temperamental. You decide!
I went from zero to fully secured (WPA protected) robust Wi-Fi network in 10 minutes flat! It was harder to set up the Wi-Fi access on the Windows XP side of things than it was for this Linksys router. Connection speeds are awesome, though there is some interference from my cordless phone (I drop from 54MBps to 3MBps when phone is in use typically), however I'll fix that with a new phone sooner or later. Kudos to Linksys on another easy to use networking component!
Purchased with an mp3 player and really love the sound quality. Coby is a consistent brand. Will buy Coby again.
Changing out the outer foil and blades was a breeze. Though my morning shave wasn't bad, with the new blades in place, it is great. I rarely use a shave gel or cream, and I still get a fast and smooth shave. I had forgotten how good it can be. Just like having a new shaver again.
I guess I have sensitive ears because normal earphones always seem to physically hurt my ears (not because of the sound, because of the fit). I've been searching for the perfect, comfortable and non-bulky headphones to use at the gym. This is the closest I've come to finding them so far. The way they fit into your ears is hard to explain but here goes... They use a unique twist system and two "plugs" on each side to fit into your ear as well as over another ridge in your ear so that they hold in tightly. Sounds uncomfortable but really it's not! They come with several different sizes so that no matter how big or small your ears are (unless your nickname is Dumbo)they are bound to fit. The sound is great and the crazy neon green actually matches my gym bag and my gym shoes. Though they are pretty comfortable they are not the ULTIMATE in comfort that I've been in search of for years. I am happier with these than I've been with any others though (and I've gone through quite a few pairs that didn't make it a week before being retired due to discomfort)so until I find the holy grail in comfortable headphones I'm very happy with these!
For about five dollars more than it takes to by a car kit for a CD Player, here you get a CD player as well! The player performs faultlessly when driven over the roughest terrain, the sound quality is good, and the unit is attractively finished in light blue. I was most impressed. The ear phones work well but are fragile, but who buys a CD Player for the ear phones? A great present for that young neice, or purchase as a spare around the home. I shall keep mine in the car.
The router works fine but oddly only allows one wireless connection at a time. Upgrading the firmware failed so I returned the product. This is hardware from around 2004 so maybe this isn't surprising. Kudos to the vendor (lakeplacegames) for promptly issuing a refund.
This is the uglyest monitor I have ever owned, the colors are horrible, and the product is very Plastic looking the finish of the case is very rough, and un-finished also.
Bushnell, you have shipped wrong instruction manual. Also, I don't know how to zoom in and zoom out. It does not seem to have the zoom feature.
Performs very well now that it is installed. CD installation instructions would not work on my hard wired PC. A call to DLINK tech support was able to talk me through installation without trouble after a 10 minute hold. Performs really well once installed on my PC and my two wireless laptops and one wireless printer are able to access with no problems when the security password is enabled on them. Through put and continuity of connections are excellent for all machines.
I purchased this high-end portable DVD player used. It is a 2003 model I believe. It works great and the battery holds power as described. So far I am happy with my purchase.
I've tried them all in my Honda Accord and this is the best. Even better than the Griffin RoadTrip which I have depended on for some time. The downfall of the Roadtrip is its size. Roadtrip is visible to would be thieves and you must remove the case you keep your iPod in. Kensington has solved these problems and their transmitter is just as strong as Roadtrip. Maybe even stronger because it transmits well from inside my center console (armrest) with the iPod hidden. If I could give it 6 stars I would.
If you want no expend so much in a digital camera with a lot of features and if you know something about prhotography that is the right choise, you find everithing for take good pictures in automatic modes, but you have to take a good course for understand all the basics of camera for use in manual mode, so that, the camera is nice, look that a expensive camera and take picture look easy when yor have some expience with this great camera, why I dont give a five stars? because manual control are very hard to understand and make dificult to take pictures in some situation.
Great price and works well. even better than i expected
Great product. Use it every day to get the kinks out. Great to use at night while watching TV. Also use before and after playing golf.
I got this product two days ago. tested locally. Very accurate. I was using the same software on my PDA for a while(Iguidance). I am very happy with the software. It must be using iguidance 4.0 internally.Fast startup. Fast route re-calculation. I got 6 satellites even inside my house. My son was holding it on the back seat while I was driving. It worked very well. Test to speech is very accurate (So far).If you power of the unit using the Power button on the back, you will loose your settings. Plays mp3's ok. Even the internal speaker sounds not bad.the only think lacking in this unit is blue tooth. Which I cant ask for it for the money I paid.
The SanDisk Extreme IV series is far and away the best and fastest card currently available for digital cameras.
This might be a decent TV set if it works at all, but it's not a sensible or safe purchase.Mine worked adequately for a few days and then failed. It has now been four weeks and it still functions only as a paperweight. Although Amazon advertises this product as having an in-home warranty, you should be aware that the support may be of no value whatsoever. Jensen has only recently begun selling TV sets and does not have a functioning service network for them. Although they say that they have been trying to find a service provider in the Washington DC metro area, they have been unable (unwilling?) to do so over several weeks. Verifying this with an independent service tech, I've been told that many parts are available only from Jensen. The only warranty contact information provided is a telephone number for a voicemail box and an address. which seems to be a drop-box for a company in British Columbia, Canada. It is EXTREMELY difficult to get them to return phone calls. The first sign of life came one week after I began sending emails and leaving messages. The Jensen parent website reveals no contact mechanism at all. If you poke around the internet, it turns out that Jensen has become Recoton in FL, with an email address that returns all mail as undeliverable....
I've had these for about 6 years now, and I couldn't be happier. I've never gone through the issues other seem too. I don't know if it has changed in the past years, but I absolutely love these. Just great quality all around. Clear sound, nice bass. I watch movies, play Xbox and listen to music on these, and they perform great.
The SanDisk Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 is a good player so far. The GUI is intuitive and easy to use, but the wheel in the center of the player seems a bit cheesy. For the money, I think it was a great deal.
I ordered this recorder on Wed night and got it Sat afternoon even during the holiday season!! I started using it right away and it was so easy! I realized though that you can't use the hole on the bottom of the tunetalk for headphones, apparently it is only for a mic, so when you want to listen to your recording you have to take the tunetalk off to plug your headphones into your nano (may be able to have your headphones hooked in while recording if you have the video since it is wider, but the nano's whole bottom of the nano is covered by the tunetalk). I bought this specifically for lectures, small meetings, and conferences. I will update how they work during each.
I am novice user of DSLR. I am having Sony Alpha 230 DSLR and as a novice user I didn't want to invest too much. So I choose this lense and suprizingly it gave me amazing results.I shot some beautiful shots during my visit to Sea World @San Diego California. I was seating at the top but With this Zoom lense I captured some extra ordinary shots of Dolphin/whale show.This lense is little bulky but once you use you will get used to of usage.With this lense I also took some amazing photographs of moon!! I highly recommend this lense.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B8T6DI/ref=wms_ohs_productThanks,Nishith
I got an Rebel a few years ago with a Pentax variable zoom lens 85-200 of 3.5-5.6 and was happy. However I didn't know all the wonders I was missing out on! After taking a class I found out what my camera could really do and what things like aperture really meant. This lens was recommended and after receiving it all I can say is wow! Really I think one of these or at least the 50mm 1.8 should be in everyone's camera bag. You can take great pics in lower lighting, subjects are very well defined, and edges are crisp.I'd recommend this lens to anyone who wants a good point and shoot lens for just about anything. I thought I'd miss the zoom but with how good things look I don't miss a thing. This is now my daily carry lens and the other sits in the bag. Well built lens that produces great pictures, and you have a lot of choices on how to take your pics.
I got this toy a couple of months ago and I am still crazy about it. It's awesome. Not only can you create good digital motion pictures, but you can create your own stop-motion movies which are movies where you capture a frame, move the figure a bit, capture another frame and then when it runs through the movie, it appears as if the figure is moving like an animated cartoon. You can also add 3D special effects and sounds to tweek your movies up a bit. You can even enter your own background music or choose a song they already have for you. They also have a contest on the website for best movie of the year. I would recomend this to everyone who likes TV, video games, and computer stuff. Even if your not into all the tech stuff, you may even find yourself getting hooked on to this toy. Five stars.
I purchased this monopod with the manfrotto 323 RC2 quick release plate. This combination has worked amazingly well with my E510 and 70-300mm zuiko. Monopod/ballhead is built very well especially considering the price paid... I recommend immediately buying the quick release with this monopod, even though it is actually about the same price as the monopod itself... it is well worth worth it... in fact, I couldn't imagine using this monopod without the quick release...
I got this battery couple of months ago for Sony DCR-DVD103. When I charged it and inserted in to the camera , there appeared a flash message saying , " insert info lithium battery " and then the screen went blank . Tried it again , it was the same result !! This battery doesn't work for Sony DCR-DVD103 !! I mailed to the guy about it one week ago and he didn't reply yet ...
I'm extremely pleased with this backpack. I got a good deal for it. And out of my expectation, it arrived within only 3 days of my order with free super saving. The first thing I like is its design. Unlike many other computer backpacks, it's not too dull for a woman. It also has many pockets and enough space so that I can organize my stuff well. The straps are comfortable. They tend to carry the weight away. This backpack can be even better if there are additional straps around the waist and an earphone hole.
Purchased MX5020 & MX5021WHT systems at the same time, planning to deploy the '021 in our family room and the '020 in the office. Prior to installion I ran both in our great room using a Roku M500 source and performed back-to-back listening tests. The '021 can truly fill the room with a very good sound (and at significant volume) and is a great deal for the money, whereas the '020, being slightly less bass-able and with a rather confined stereo image, rates as satisfactory-to-good. Used in the application they were designed for & marketed into, they'll be fine. Personally I'll be buying '021's to use in both the kitchen and master bedroom.
The chips I ordered say Samsung on them. I'm not sure if that's normal or not, but either way it works the way I need it to and I haven't had any problems at all. The price makes this RAM an awesome buy.
I was shipped a different toner cartridge than I purchased. Although the ad had a picture of the Hewlett Packard box and product I was shipped a refurbished cartridge of a different brand. I have yet to receive a label to ship the products back as I was promised by the vendor. The refurbished cartridge did not function properly and leaked a repeating ink blotch on the pages we did try to print. I havenot received a bill from Amazon on my visa and do not know if my account has ever been credited or not. I will NOT be buying a product of this type on Amazon again.
Good cable quality. but once it is plugged in, forget about releasing it without a knife or any sharp object.
Got one today and am very pleased. A good deal for the money. Sturdy, light weight, and all of the controls just work very well. I particularly like how you can fold in/out both of the clamps on each leg at the same time with one hand, which speeds up the process.And you don't *have* to remove one of the handles to put it in the bag. You can leave the top unzipped a little ways and carry it with the one handle sticking out a bit.The only negative I can find is that the leg clamps are made of plastic, which makes me wonder how long it will last. But for $200, that's fairly cheap for a high quality, light weight tripod like this, so as long as it lasts a few years, I'll be happy. And then maybe my next tripod will be one of those $600 jobs.Update, Oct. 17, 2009:I've used it quite a lot since buying it, and still like it very much. Everything I wrote before, still applies. But I wish it had a quick-disconnect plate (this is only significant if you attach/remove the camera often) and a smoother movement of the head (have to break loose the friction sometimes, to get it moving). But then, if it had those features, it probably would would cost a lot more than $200.
Very excellent product works very well with my ipaq 1935, and wokrs as both USB syn cable and battery charger. After I got this, I regreted deeply that I bought a HP cradle from OfficeDepot two months before this, which has no USB power supply function.I strongly recommended this to any ipaq 1935 users.
Don't be fooled by the size and the price. I purchased these to compliment my Infinity speakers. I have $2000 (retail) worth of Infinity subwoofer, stereo and center channel speakers, about 10 years old (purchased when I was single and foolish). I purchased some Infinity bookshelf speakers for surround sound for my newly created home theater. However, my wife bulked at 4 more (7.1 system) imposing black boxes taking over the room. I did some research on-line and settled on these Micras. While they can not compete on the low end with my Infinities that are 10 times the volume and cost about 10 times as much, the mid and high range is great. These little speakers really put out the sound. Another plus is that they come with mounting brackets included. These are highly recommended for surround speakers. With a very good sub, I think they could probably handle stereo/center duties.
I am that guy that everyone comes to to hook them up with some internet cables. Well, after borrowing a tool for a few months I decided to buy one and got this one. It does what it is supposed to do. It strips the cable just right and crimps like the rest of them. The only con to this is that they do not stay closed. There is a tension spring that keeps them open but it isn't a big deal at all. I recommend this for some one that just needs it for those every now and again jobs.
This is the best. I've had this for about a couple of months now and I love it!
This drive is a great value if your dvd player will play R+. One poster complained that it won't burn R-; well obviously, this is an R+ burner!I burned my first back-up using DVDXCopy and it worked good except 10 minutes towards the end of the 1st DVD was messed up. I don't know if this was the blank DVD itself, the burner or the software.
Once the "Hifi Choice" says about this Audio-Technica ATH-M40FS " These 'phones have an uncontrollable desire to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. They quite simply take a piece of music and tell it how it is."If you want the real "High Fidelity" headphones you should buy this one.No doubt why this headphones become an industrial standard around the world.A real competitor of the formidable "Sony MDR 7506 Studio Monitor".Since I have quoted from a review by "Hifi Choice" then I would like to quote more for the conclusion." A pair of good honest headphones, which refuse to add anything to the original recording, yet take nothing away. If you like your music to have that raw, 'straight out of the studio' edge then these headphones are a must. A rockin' Recommended. "
I had very minor scratches on my sunglasses so I used this and it took the scratches off completely, but I used it on my phone that had minor scratches also and they haven't come off yet. And I've been buffing for 2 hours to get them off, but haven't succeeded. So in my opinion, it works for some and doesn't. I will keep trying though.
I tried to use the Kinamax MicroSD card reader with two computers using different Microsoft operating systems (XP and Vista). In fact, the card reader caused my Vista OS computer to crash. A complete waste of money.
This remote has solved my multiple remote problem!! I was using 4 remotes and I really don't know how I got along without this thing. Very simple to assign the learning function from other remotes!!! The price is a steal IMO!!!!!! ALMOST BOUGHT ONE OF THOSE OVER PRICED LEARNERS BUT I'M GLAD I FOUND THIS ONE!!!! SHIPPING WAS PROMPT!!!
This speaker set is a very good product for one's computer or small stereo system and also for using less room for BIG audio as the speakers have very good audio quality. The only thing that is missing from these is a plug to put in my headphones!! Other than that, this is a worthy product.
Excellent in every way, beautiful picture and many settings to make it just the way you want it.
I wrote the company and asked how I could trouble shoot the in hull transducer and gage as mine is stuck at 2.3 - 2.6' after one season of good readings (which I was happy for at the time). I have tried the adjustment knob on the back checking power. Nothing. When contacting Uniden they responded quickly saying I would have to send it in for troubleshooting. Let me restate - it is an in hull transducer (epoxied to the hull of the boat as recommended in the instructions). So my rating is low for poor quality and poor customer service on a one season product at $100+.
Tried adding points to account and everything looked like it worked but points never added to my account. I don't need the points bad enough to buy another one.
I bought 2 of these along with the Cobra FRS radios so that my wife and I could drive our own cars across country and still communicate. The radios worked fine, but the headsets were an absolute waste of money. First off, the batterys wouldn't seat properly, so sometimes they worked, but sometimes they didn't. Then there was the trouble with getting the vox and volume settings set properly that others have complained about. Plus, the mikes won't stay where you put them. So we threw them in the back seats, and used our radios as handhelds all the way from San Diego to North Carolina.
First off, as I've been reading the readers reviews, I believe some of these readers were starting with the fallacy that this Chalion is another Miles V book and that led them to disappointment. I think the way to read Chalion is to think of it as a fresh new book, and take it on its own merit. I just finished reading three of the &quot;Quarter&quot; books by Tanya Huff (a new [for me] and enjoyable fantasy world she created), so I started my reading of Chalion with the attitude that I was picking up a new book, set in a new world, and independent of any other book.Now, on its own merit, Curse of Chalion is a page turner! I enjoyed meeting the people of this new world, and learning of its special rules and circumstances. Bujold weaves the plot through with the character development, and vivid description of life in Chalion. Another reader complained that Bujold had to tie up every loose end even though there is promise of a sequel, but I see that as the very best of Bujold, you know a book by LMB can be held up as a stand-alone, and will leave you satisfied with the story even as you long for another.I will definately be passing Chalion along to my friends and family as a book I know they'll enjoy. But only after I'm done with the re-read.
If you are shooting low light, need lots of bokeh, or want incredible portraits, this is the lens to use. I won't repeat what others have already said here about how good this lens really is. For the cost, you really can't beat it.I also use the nifty fifty (50mm 1.8 II). The major difference between the 50mm and 85mm, besides the obvious focal length difference, is that the 85mm has the ring type ultrasonic focus. This makes the 85mm faster to focus. I also think (subjective) that my 85mm image quality is just a bit better when wide open than the 50mm.
I put three of these in my cart and the shipping was $18 !!! I live in the US so it was just standard shipping. This is a complete rip off when you think about it. The shipping on these cards is so inexpensive, seller is padding the shipping to make up for the cost. This price was put up to trick people into buying who may not notice the crazy shipping.Do yourself a favor and buy any other cards than these. I will never support price gauging on shipping - its dirty and unfair.
The batteries that come with the Panasonic phone are terrible, dying very quickly. After several frustrating months and having replaced them twice, we tried this battery and it's 1000 times better! Highly recommended.
I have a number of Grado headphones. I think that these are the best available despite the fact that Grado makes more expensive models. I also have the Grado GS1000. I really wanted to buy the PS1000, but the price is just too high and I don't really like the sound that much. I have tried to get to like the PS1000 as John Grado once indicated to me that the PS1000 is his best creation to date. I really like the Grado "house sound". It is a really fun sounding headphone. I think that John Grado does not worry if his headphones are the most "accurate" which is a subjective judgment, he seems to focus on what he likes in a headphone. We are fortunate that he has such good taste.I think that headphones sound better with a dedicated headphone amp (even if the headphone amp is a portable--like Ray Samuels Audio amps, HeadAmp Pico, TTVJ Hybrid-Tube, Leckerton, Quable I-Cube, Meier 3 Move, etc. It is not just about volume, it is more about the sound being full and rich during really dramatic moments in the music. I know that Grado headphones are not hard to drive compared with the Sennheiser 650, 800 etc or AKG 701/702, Beyerdynamic 600 ohm models, but they still sound better if they are powered properly. That lesson was really driven home to me at a high fi audio store where speakers that were rated for 100 watts were driven by 250 watts. It is not about volume, it is about the speaker never straining to reach difficult sounds to reproduce.The RS-1 is one of the most rewarding headphones that I own. I have many of the best headphones available. The RS-1 are very lively. They have a good bass response. They sound warm. These phones sound great for jazz, classical music, and rock. There are a number of alternate earpads that can be used for Grado headphones. Some of them are after market ear pads. By giving you more space between the transducer (speaker) and your ear, you can alter the sound placement of the instruments. It can give you a greater sense of being in a concert hall.I think that the headphones are actually pretty comfortable to wear. they are actually very light weight. I know that some people do not like the way Grado headphones feel, but I like them fine. The cord and 1/4 inch adapters are well made. If you intend to use the RS-1 with a portable amp or directly from an IPod headphone jack, purchase the Grado 1/4 to 1/8 inch adapter. If you use one of the straight line adapters that routinely come with headphones, it puts a lot of pressure on the I-Pod headphone jack. It creates too much leverage. It can cause the 1/4 headphone jack to become loose inside an Ipod which can require repair. The Grado "rat-tail" adapter takes any unnecessary leverage pressure off the IPod headphone jack. The headphones will also sound better if you use a 30 pin adapter (like the adapter that connects to the Ipod to charge of synch the IPod. Nowadays, there are lots of 30 pin adapters that end in a 1/8 jack to fit into most portables.These headphones need to be taken care of. I have not ever had one break to date, but they really need to be properly put away to ensure that they do not break. They are high quality, but I am concerned that they are not as hardy as the Sennheiser 600 or 650. A person should not toss them around.
I bought this item to transfer data from my old laptop drive to my new one. I was able to get all the data needed, but two days later while backing up data the thing died on me never to run again. I plan to attach the SATA adapter to a different power supply to continue using it, but for anyone who doesn't have electrical skill to do the same I say: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! It is very cheap.
Speakers are great!Just be mind, that these are PASSIVE, and require an amplifier!I didn't know that, now I have to buy an amp :(
These are the smallest headphones I've ever had and the sound that comes out is wonderful with pretty good bass. Also, the isolation is really good.But as a previous reviewer noted, the cord design is lacking. Without attaching the included extension cord, it reaches just below my shirt pocket... not useful for anything! With the included extension it's a bit too long (and heavy at the joint).Second thing I would like to have is an inline volume control for these, they don't have one.
Recommend you check Kodak web site to see and read description of this item. Just bought one used thru site and am very happy with it, however, it is not possible to evaluate based on info as provided currently by Amazon.
Bought this TV just before Thanksgiving and have no complaints except for the remote being tedious to use to turn on CC. I don't have access or subscription to HD reception but the picture quality from DISH is far better than anything I've seen. I wish I had waited a bit longer to buy as the price came down [elsewhere] to under a $1000 [including shipping] a couple of weeks before Xmas.
Junk! Absolute junk!The MZ-R55 looks and feels great - it fits into just about any tiny pocket! It has a neat remote control with a nice backlit LCD screen. Unfortunately, that's about where it all goes downhill.Battery life sucks. If you're using the rechargeable chewing gum battery that it comes with, you'll be lucky to get through 2 discs before you hear that awful loud beep telling you that the battery has died ... AGAIN! If you're using the optional 2 x AA alkaline batteries, you might get through about 3 discs. Hell, if you're recording something, don't even bother, if what you're recording is likely to go for more than an hour. Gone are the days when you could play your minidisc for 12 hours straight, as you could with the previous model.When you hook up the MZ-R55 to your hifi, the sound comes out a lot softer than other music sources. I've tried it with other MD decks, CD players, etc, and they all sound a lot louder than the MZ-R55.The MZ-R55 doesn't seem to be able to take small vibrations very well. It does alright with big, sudden bumps, but when you've got it seated on the passenger seat in the car and you're going over a slightly bumpy road for a continuous period of time, it'll start to jump, and jump regularly.Now to the functionality of the MZ-R55. You can't program tracks. It's difficult to edit song titles for your tracks as there's no 'wheel' - you have to rely on the up and down buttons.Just don't bother with the MZ-R55 - you're better off going for the older or newer model. Size isn't everything - I'd much rather have a bulky MD that plays and plays, rather than a tiny toy who's battery won't last a 2 hour car journey.
Incredibly simple to use and install. I tried it on both our computers and the PS3 and all three recognized it immediately and was able to use it within seconds. I bought it for the PS3 and for its size; it has not disappointed yet. It is easy to use and is very comfortable. I can type on my lap and use the track ball with my right hand and mouse click with my left. Good job guys!
I ordered this product thinking it would work the same/as well as the Apple iPod remote Apple. It doesn't. First off, it worked for ONE DAY only, and then stopped funtioning completely. Obviously not a well-made item. Otherwise, one of the convenient features that the Apple remote has is a "lock" switch (so that the buttons won't function if they are pressed accidentally), which this product DOES NOT have. I was very disappointed by this product and contacted Customer Support for a refund immediately. Don't bother!
After researching GPS units for motorcycles, I concluded the Garmin 450 zumo was the best product for the price. Selecting this unit (it doesn't come with Bluetooth connectivity which I wasn't interested in) was a great choice! It mounted easily on my motorcycle, is easy to use, is waterproof for rainy days, and comes with periodic map updates. The user guide is user friendly and covers everything about the unit. Since it's portable, I purchased the car kit and use the unit in my car as well. The Garmin 450 gets me where I need to go every time .. whether on my bike or in the car. Go Garmin!
I had a cable TV that needed to be split to 2 TVs, but when I used a passive splitter the signal strength was too low. Following is my Channel Master review:Three years ago I bought a Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and it still is working well. Two months ago I needed another, but I saw the Channel Master model and it was cheaper than the Motorola and included the splitter. Channel Master is a brand that I learned to trust, but two months later it doesn't work anymore. I found out by disconnecting it and putting the splitter that it replaced back in. The signal strength was stronger with the splitter than with the amplifier. I bought another Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 and ran it through the old splitter and this combo works better than the Channel Master ever did. Maybe you get what you pay for? Maybe just bad luck? I'll stick with Motorola for now.
I've had my MP830 for about 6 years now, and my favorite feature is the fact that it has always worked.....NO issues whatsoever in 6 years. With all the cheap, problematic junk out there - including a lot of products from HP and other big brands - I'm just delighted that this thing always does what it's supposed to do without any fuss.On the downside, as other reviewers have pointed out, it goes through the ink . . . although some reviewers have reported that you can't use anything but real Canon ink cartridges. That hasn't been true for me....I've been using mostly after-market generics for many years, ordering them either here on Amazon or from CarrotInk. They have the same electronic chip as the Canons, are a whole lot cheaper, and seem to work fine.Granted, I don't do a whole lot of printing with this machine, which is likely the main reason it's lasted so long without problems. But there have been times I've put it through its paces to print a lot of stuff over a couple of days, and it's handled everything I've thrown at it. Never used the fax setup, and I've never done the duplex scanning, so can't comment on those functions.All in all, the Canon MP830 is one of the best technology purchases I've ever made. I love technology, but have little patience for the technology, the product, the manufacturer, or the seller when it doesn't work. This has just worked for me, and the only reason it didn't get 5 stars from me is because of the excessive ink usage.
I purchased these items for use in an office environment. Items arrived as advertised and without issue. This was my second purchase of these items - definitely going to be a returning customer.
So small! (its smaller than most cellphones).3.2 megapixels is just great - clear picture; moreover, minolta has some cool technology that helps to correct the picture if needed.Strong enough flash - but in the dark, sometimes, pictures are grainy - needed to change the ISO setting by hand a couple of times. 128 mb sd card definitely recommended. (can take fine quality pictures at a low compression rate = better picture quality!).Love the cool feature of being able to record your own sounds. The LCD is super clear, so when viewing pictures (esp. when showing it to others just after having taken a picture) its really good. The compactness, I cannot emphasize enough. Its smaller than a nokia 3595, and lighter too (with battery). I'm scared that I'll forget it sometimes, & not realize if I have it or not!The internal zoom rocks!!!! and that causes the startup time to be so fast! I barely turn it on, & its on - unlike most other digital cameras.Good, clear pictures. Easy to use - for both video, & pictures. What else do you want?Might not be as good as cannon s400, but almosst as good - definitely in the same league. You cannot make out the difference 99 times of 100.Oh yes, I've used this as webcam to videoconference too, & it works flawlessly. muchh clearer than most webcams out there! (of course, this should not be your sole critereon when buying this camera ;))A con --A couple of times, it gives a picture a blue'ish tinge with some pictures, but never anything that I cant fix in ACD Foto Canvas (good software - free download - go get it, if you have ANY digital camera).I love this camera, and I still have to read through most of the manual!
The storage space on this card is huge, and it is has enough space to take around 275 pictures on a 6.0 Mega Pixled camera. The storage is fast and easy to upload, and overall it is a good memory card to buy for the digital cameras of today.
I was looking for an inexpensive NAS box to store videos, music and photos on to share between my three computers and eventually a networked media player. The NSLU2 fit the bill. I attached a Seagate 160GB drive in a USB housing to it and fired it up. I was moving files to it in a matter of minutes.I found out quickly that the NSLU2 has some limitations. The file transfer rate accross the network and to/from the USB disk would max out at about 4-5Mbytes/sec. This is too slow to use as a working NAS connection(on-line storage), however, for static file (near-line) storage (backups, archives, and finished media) it has sufficient speed and capability to deal with them.All three of my computers can access the file system without any trouble. Even better, since the box runs an form of Embedded Linux, the firmware is customizable. There is a group dedicated to this and has already produced firmware that can easily have packages added to it to enhance the functionality of the little NSLU2 box. For instance, you can add a webserver package, or a UPnP Media Server, or and FTP server and many many more things.My NSLU2 is serving up DVD Video, MP3 Audio, and JPEG photos to a wireless media player in my entertainment center.Pros: Inexpensive, customizable, simple concept with easy setup.Cons: File transfer speed.I love it and will likely purchase another one when I need more storage capacity.
I had a hard time getting the sync cable in and out plus when I used the car radio tuner/charger, I had to take it off to plug it in.
I really like the looks and sound of the sony speakers.I'm thinking about getting another pair,my wife would enjoy that,ha,ha.Sony SSF-7000 Floor-Standing 4-way Speaker with 8" Woofer (Pair)
I really like this case. This is the first case I've bought for my iPhone and the only reason I bought it is for the headphone storage. But the rubbery material is nice to make it easier to hold my phone. The headphone storage is great. It does add to the width, but shouldn't that be expected? I still have no problem comfortably keeping it in my pocket. Most buttons are easy to access though the silence switch is a little more trouble. As others mention it won't fit in the dock with the case (is there any case that would fit in the dock? The iPhone fits in so snugly, I doubt it.) This isn't a problem for me, I just plug the phone in without the dock. Some might want to use the dock to stand up the phone so this issue might be an annoyance.
I like my canon MP610 I have had few issues with it, actually none that I can remember now especially compared to the HPs Ive worked with. Anyway this Ink is great but like all ink it is outrageously expensive and while you can push it to print more than it wants to it still seems like this ink is used up faster than ink from other printer brands and still costs the same or more
The main thing which prevents this player from qualifying as a 5-star item is the accessibility of the buttons on the front of the player. They are a little TOO accessible...many times while listening to CD's in bed at night, I have accidentally brushed a button & ended up having to turn on a light & try to find my way back to where I was.Of course, you can slide the button which prevents any changes to settings on the player, but this is inconvenient too if you want to adjust the volume, for instance, or hear a track a second time.Otherwise, battery use, listening quality, etc. have all been excellent, especially for the price. I did purchase different ear phones, but then I almost never use the phones that come with CD players because they won't stay on my ears.
I spent a good bit of time looking at several camera's and decided to purcahse the Olympus C 3030. I have had it a week or so and am very happy with the purchase and the price. I upgraded to a 64mg card and could not be happier. The pictures are incredibly clear and crisp and the functionality is impressive.
Upon realizing that my cable company refused to be flexible with the price of my plan (so much for being a faithful long term customer)I decided to try and experiment with my TV- turning to Amazon and finding this affordable TV antenna.The price on this antenna worth the try -the question was ...would I be able to get TV reception with just an antenna?The answer.. YES!I live in a semi-rural area with large trees and no rooftop antenna- this antenna pulls in regular channels just fine. The antenna is not as large as I thought it would be, and was easy to assemble.Snip snip for my cable TV :)
This case was just what I hoped it would be. It fits my new camera like a glove, and otherwise is compact and easy to carry.
I love the sound these headphones provide. I live in an apartment building. I like to watch television and DVD's until 1 a.m. I listen with headphones, so I don't annoy my neighbors. These provide the closest thing to surround sound I have found.Unfortunately I had to replace them after about 3 years, because they fell apart. First the padding came out because the vinyl came unstiched. I tolerated this until one earphone came completely apart. I have owned other headphones that lasted much longer. I am mystified. How could Bose make headphones with such great sound and such lousy quality?
This bag is the best. You can fill it full of stuff and it keeps expanding like magic. Best of all, you don't feel it on your back. Really well made and waterproof, don't have to worry that my ibook, video equipment, or books will get wet. When I went hiking last month, I took this along instead of my northface backpack and filled it with food, drink (a sixpack, bottle of wine, and water!, camera equipment and it did the job. People stop you in the street too and ask about it. It's cool, really comfortable, & just freakin awesome. I heart this bag! My dad is getting one for his laptop and my roommate wants one too but I'm trying to talk him into getting a chrome bag as I don't want to be his twin--not cool (like my bumbag!)
I'm not so sure I would single these out for the bass. For the size I am impressed with the bass range, but it could be better. What I will say is that these are a very good (not too expensive) set of ear buds that seem to have very good balance overall. I am very happy with them. I guess based on the namesake I was hoping for even more bass than they have, but I am satisfied with them as a whole. THe highs don't sound tinny and the midranges are very good.
This card is absolutly grate for the value. If you can pick this card up for less then 80 go for it! It has great 2D grafix and handels very well 3D grafix. It supports 2 monitors and TV out. Great for presentations or for buisness.
I returned this item only because these same speakers were free with a receiver I purchased the next week at Best Buy, but the sound quality is great and the price is as well. WARNING!: The only thing in the back of the speakers are openings for speaker cables only so a receiver is key to hooking them up to anything at all.
I have gone from the old 640x480 about nine years ago to a 3.1m for the last few years to the Canon 20d now, what a pleasure to shot. The battery life has not been an issue even with over 250 shots, which should be sufficient for most anybody. There is a small learning curve but you would expect this with any new camera.The lens choice was a great idea which came from an earlier review of the excellent walk around ability of this lens from the general shots to the closeups of those favorite flowers.For those individuals who are on the fence about this product I tout it to all I have spoken to. It turned a good photo experience on our west coast road trip into a real serious photo shoot, it also uses the commonly accessable compact flash.The built in flash works well have not had to explore the options at this time. The delivery of this item when promised was a nice bow on the package.
You get what you pay for and this product is no exception. It worked fine until a few months ago when it fell out of my pocket onto carpet and stoped working. Go with the sony. you wont be sorry.
I have owned this unit for 18 months now. It usually does a good job but it does have some issues. Sometimes it sends you way off course but it eventually gets you there. When I went on a long trip and was coming home it said it would take 8 hours to go 300 miles on a 60 mph highway. Going to a town 70 miles away it wanted to send me on a route that was 100 miles long. Other times the voice will say right turn ahead when the map shows a left turn. The unit is not bad but has a few issues. Hopefully the newer units are better.
We're almost at the start of the hurricane season and as quickly as storms come up, we decided that we needed a warning device at home. First saw this radio in use at work so that helped make the decision on which model to get for home use. Very satisfied with our selection and definitely feel comfortable that we would be warned if a storm approaches at night while we were sleeping.
This camera is easy to use with many useful features. It has refreshed my interest in photography and has been much fun recording all kinds of events and sharing the images with friends. The supplied &quot;Camedia&quot; software allows for a little more than just basic editing and is similiarily easy to use.I find the fold up flash inconvenient. I sometimes forget to place it in its armed position and miss an opportunity. The switch behind the sliding cover which retracts the lens and protects the camera would be better positioned to operate a bit sooner so you would not have to be so careful to avoid hitting the lens when closing the case.The light weight and smooth compact design of the camera are real high points. When closed, it fits in a pocket or pouch without ever snagging on anything and is well protected. When open, the design allows for trouble free recording without fear of damaging delicate parts.
Our cable modem is shared between a W98 and a WME PCs using this router. Setup was a breeze - I didn't have to change any default entries in the brwoser based setup window, except enter MAC address of ethernet card supplied by cable company in advanced window. I use Netbuei for file sharing and I get about 4.5MB/sec transfer speed between PCs.
This monitor is the worst product that I have ever bought!It only worked well for a week.(Just long enough for me to throw away the receipt) Now I have to turn the volume all the way up to barely hear anything. But of course you can always hear the static. Do NOT buy this monitor! Save yourself the frustration. Don't we have enough of that already?
Don't waste your money on this webcam, instead save it up for a better one. The still shots are worthless, the color never adjusts right, either everything is red or green, and I could be on the surface of the sun and still look like i am on the dark side of the moon.
This wireless router replaced an older single antenna, slower model from another vendor. So far this new D-Link is great.First, the ports are well labeled, all the connections were obvious and easy.Next, configuring the router through the web interface was simple. The router has a ton of configuration options but the wizards made setup easy and the options were well explained in the PDF manual to make changes. It connected just great to my DSL modem and immediately was online.The web configuration itself is fast too, that's especially nice when you're setting up a router the first time and have a lot of changes. My old router had a slow configuration page, D-Links is great.The wired ports work great work great with no configuration required. I've easily connected multiple wireless clients to it (phones, gaming system, and laptop). All told, it's just what a wireless router should be: simple, fast, and hopefully forgotten for a long time now.
Product is easy to use. Software isn't buggy for me. Might be because there have been some updates.Key point to note with this product is to make sure you have a good video source. I bought a good antennaPhilips High Performance Amplified Indoor Uhf/Vhf/Fm/HDTV Antennathat has an ADJUSTABLE gain. I learned that boosting the gain to the highest strength won't always get you the best HDTV signal. Sometimes you have reduce the signal to pick up the stations. I had to play around with this at first but I can get most stations because I know where to put the gain and point the antenna. I'm in a fairly remote area of Port Townsend, WA.I use this product with my Macbook Pro.Tip: Use the short USB extension cable even if you don't feel you need too. Luckily I did. Once when I laid my MBP down, the connector to the cable bent because it got pinched next to another component. I was able to bend it back but the connector is obviously weaker now. It would of really peeved me if I had bent the $150 Hybrid.
The skin fits nicely but is not well thought out. The bottom slot is too small and doesn't allow the sync adapter to fully insert, but its easily remedied with an Xacto knife. The center slot for the touch pad is also too narrow - it allows for all touch pad operation, but is too tight on the next\previous buttons, They are almost impossible to press - another Xacto knife solution. The screen prtoector does not fit very tightly. Otherwise the skin is pretty durable and fits just right.The adapaters still require the use of the sync cradle.
I didn't have the same luck as the reviewer whose recorder survived the washing machine (and dryer) - mine is dead.However, I did find the thing very handy while I had it. The sound quality is great, and it is small enough to carry in a pocket. The only complaint I would have is that since there were only a few buttons on it, some of the features were very non-intuitive (hold x button for two seconds then press y button until yadda-yadda appears, etc.) I didn't find it worth the storage space in my ever-shrinking memory to remember all the programming features, so they went unused.Overall, very good product.
I was hesitant to buy a digital camera because Ive seen some that take poor quality pictures. A friend swore that this camera takes great pictures so I bought it. No regrets. Im highly pleased with this camera. The pictures are very crisp. The most impressive feature to me is the video. My wife and I were amazed at how well it took movies, even the sound in the movies was far better than I expected. I bought a usb hard drive and back up all the videos and pictures I take. Knowing that my pictures are safe forever is fantastic.Only 2 things I don't like. One is that the batteries dont last that long. This is typical of digital cameras compared to 35 mm. The other is red-eye. Kodak software that comes with the camera can remove it but I have been using adobe photoshop as it works far better. There is also an option on the flash to limit red-eye and this indeed helps but doesnt eliminate the problem entirely.
We were very happy with this TV/VCR when we first received it. It was very easy to use and quite portable. But then after 2 weeks the play button on the front panel stopped working. A week later as I was getting ready to take it to the repair shop, my daughter stuck some crayons in the VCR slot. When I took it into the repair shop, the receptionist said not to worry about it, kids stick stuff in VCRs all the time and it's not that big a deal. Well the next day I got a call from the repair shop saying the unit was so badly damaged from the crayons that it couldn't be fixed. He said the power supply was blown, the gears broken, and a few other things. If we had bought a regular TV with a separate VCR, we would now at least still have the TV, but as it is we're back to being a single TV family.
It's a crummy product that should be sold through the local 99 cents store. The product is made of cheap plastic material. It should be worth not more than 99 cents.
It does a fine job of scanning and correcting 35mm slides. The weakness is in the feeder mechanism.1. It is fragile. Do not force it.3. Dump he tray that came with it. Won't even feed plastic slides well, Get their Universal Slide Tray (or any DIN 108 tray). I have scanned over 300 cardboard mounted slides with minimal problems using their DIN 108 tray.4. Occasionally a slide will hang up on insertion. The bottom corner catches. If you are quick you can tap the corner that is sticking up and it will feed ok.5. The Mac software us obviously ported (poorly) from the PC version. It lacks the sophistication and ease of use we Mac users have come to expect. But, it does work.6. Their phone help is very fast and is good.7. Unfortunately it is not ""fire and forget." You need to keep an eye on it to catch potential jams.8. Don't save the images as TIFF. They can be huge - up to 90MB.All in all I am happy with the unit. I still have hundreds of slides to go.
the Lowepro Rover AW is also $165. this Tamrac's pretty good for the price.
- Great price- Great qualityCan't think of any negatives.
What struck me first about the Monsterpod was that I couldn't use it against a flat vertical or near vertical surface, like a wall, in order take pictures directly opposite the surface because the socket ball can't pivot so that the camera can be parallel with the Monsterpod. So for example if you wanted to stick this thing up on a wall to take a picture of you and something opposite that wall, no can do. You'll have to find some other angle. Looking back I should have known this since no demonstrations of the Monsterpod show it take pictures from a vertical surface in landscape mode level with the ground.Beyond that the other reviewers are right. This is basically a ball and socket resting on a disc of silly putty. It gets dirty quickly, and leaves bits of itself on the surface you stuck it too. It can be cleaned, and the residue can be washed off, but its more hassle than its worth for regular use.I'm also not to crazy about trusting Monsterpod to hold up an expensive digital device. The instructions say it can hold for 1-10 minutes. Are we supposed to guess when the camera is about to take a fatal fall?I'm kind of disappointed..given my terrific experience with the Gorillapod I thought this would be another indispensable take-everywhere tool. Instead I don't see myself using this outside of some narrow situations where the normal tripod or Gorillapod won't work. And I'll be ready to run in case it decides to fall over.UPDATE : I put the Monsterpod on my wall. I didn't use any great force. I peeled it off, and it took some paint with it. I now have a patch on my wall I need to fix, and without repainting the entire room its not going to look good. Monsterpod is in the trash now.
if ur looking for a toy microscope this is a good one otherwise its nothing but a toy
I didn't buy this cable so this review is more about the product being colored wrong. As of the time of writing, this product is described as a mono-male 1/4 to 2 RCA Females. If the 1/4 is mono, both of the RCA's can only be a mirror of that signal: a mono 1/4 is not a stereo 1/4. Certainly, the description is right too -- you can see the male is a TS not a TRS terminator.So why the hell would they color it as Red (right) / White (left)? It makes no difference. This is rather silly. It kind of bothers me that they're too cheap to change the colors of the RCA adapters.Further, the HOSA adapter,1/4 Mono Male / 2 RCA Female, 6" Y Adaptoris cheaper ($1.50 more, but shipping is free which makes it $2.50 cheaper)! HOSA is pretty much the middle-of-the-line cable vendor on Amazon. I have a lot of their stuff. HOSA also colors their RCA more logically both are black.
I bought this for my trip to Ireland, even though I only needed one of the pluggy things. I decided to buy the whole set because I'm pretty sure I'll be traveling to Europe as well as other places again. I didn't want to buy those combination adapters (where it's like all six types in one big giant plastic thing), so I decided to go for this one because it got good reviews on Amazon and because it wasn't expensive. I was a little worried that the cheap-looking plastic plugs wouldn't work very well and break, but I was proven extremely wrong! The British adapter worked like a charm while I was in Ireland, although occasionally I had to wriggle it to successfully stick it in the outlet. I've had no problems connecting my iPhone and my hair dryer throughout my trip. Do note that it only works with 2-pronged power cords, and I don't know if it works with some of the American ones where one of the prongs is bigger than the other one, although I am willing to proven wrong. Do not hesitate to buy this!Also, this is an ADAPTER only, NOT a voltage converter.
We bought this pack for our son to use in college. He really likes it. It has plenty of room for all of his supplies, and his HP 17.3" laptop. He has absolutely no complaints at all. It looks well made, and I think this pack will work for him through his college days!
I've owned an iRiver ifp series player for over a year. I've been pleased in general with their operation except for the issue that when the unit breaks (which yours may or may not) iRiver has no facilities to repair a unit beyond its warranty period.On the plus side:+ Small size+ Long battery life with single AA battery.+ No OEM battery that can't be replaced+ Audio good, and EQ settings very flexible+ Many changable option features+ Software can be flash upgradedOn the negative side:- The software for loading the device is only fair. The unit can supposedly be modified by software to act as an external drive, but I have not tried this.- The need for an external cable is a hassle, nicer if it could just plug into a USB port without a cable- FM radio is not very sensitive. Only local stations are heard. The earphone cord is the antenna, so this accounts for the lack of sensitivity. The stereo decoding takes about 10db more signal so only strong signals will be heard in stereoBut, I bought this unit as an MP3 player, so the FM aspect isn't that important.NOW... FOR THE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH IRIVER.....I had my unit for a little over a year. One day, while playing music, the unit just quit, and the display went dead. Checking for the obvious problems, like a dead battery, nothing seemed to be wrong with the unit EXCEPT that it wouldn't turn on or do anything.I sent multiple emails to iRiver and received no reply. I called their 800 number, and was informed that "they do not have a servive center, and make no repairs of the flash players"I cannot give any higher rating than two stars to a company that charges $150-200 for a product and then expects it to just be thrown away as they don't service their product.Apparently, if the unit is still in warranty, they can send out a new unit as a replacement, but beyond the warranty period, you're out of luck as iRiver won't touch the unit.Buy iRiver at your own risk.
I bought this printer a couple of months ago because of the price. The resolution is great, and with the "photo" cartrige and glossy paper, photos come out looking almost as good as at the developer. But I have discovered that the cartridges have a short life, only 600 pages, and cost [money](new, cheaper if refurbished) to replace. If you print more than 50-100 pages a month, you'll be better off shelling out a bit more for HP.
Increased my computer ram and the results were substantial, been about a month now with no problems yet, computer is alot faster!
This tripod replaces a lightweight slik tripod that became loose after seven years of service. This one is study, higher, and weighs just a little bit more. I am using it with Canon 30D, and the support is definitely sufficient.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! IF YOU DO, DON'T PLAN ON GETTING GOOD TECH SUPPORT FROM LINKSYS.I have some dead spots on my patio so I wanted to extend my network. The tech folks at Best buy told me that this Linksys extender would work with any 802.11g network including my Dlink. It didn't so I called Linksys and they said I had to buy a Linksys router. I bought the router they recommended and still could not get the extender to work.The next tech I spoke to at Linksys was out of the Phillipines, spoke fast and had a strong accent. I asked him to slow down and he just ignored me. After about 30 minutes on the phone I gave up, took my case number down (CASE NUMBER 3591401) and hung up. I called back minutes later a got another tech in the Phillipines who stayed with me on the phone for 2 hours and was extremely helpful but felt it was a firmware issue and said he would send me firmware updates via email. I had to get off the phone but about an hour later got the firmware and was finally able to see the extender as an available network.I called Linksys again and got a tech in India. This tech ran me through all the same steps I ran through before even when I told him I had already gone through this. After about 45 minutes he said he would transfer me to a "senior tech". He refused to discuss the fact that I was finally able to see the extender as an available network. He placed me on hold for about 15 minutes and then the line dropped. I called again and was again transferred to hold for a "senior tech".After another hour I gave up and emailed linksys with instructions to call me. About 24 hours later they emailed saying I had to give them a time and including some walkthroughs that might as well have been in Japanese. I emailed back a call time and number. I never got the call back.I called a local tech company the next day who came out and got the extender working in about an hour and a half. They downloaded a stumbler program and found that the extender did not add any strength to the system. In the spots where I had weak signal with the router the extender was intermittent at best.At the end of this process I returned the Linksys router and extender, had spent nearly 10 weekend hours working on it and spent $90 on tech support with a local firm. WHAT A WASTE!
I bought one of these for my Lexus GS aftermarket Eclipse Head Unit.Several Problems:- Bad fit. Tried assemble parts, they dont fit together.- Bad finish. Color and grain dont match the Lexus dash. Look cheap.- NOT a double DIN kit. This is a single DIN kit. You have to cut it with dremel or some other tools to convert for double DIN use.I ended up buying an double DIN installation kit from Carson Toyota, which is made by Lexus in Japan. Problems solved. Perfect fit and finish, OEM look.
I purchased the Sherwood RD-8601 6.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding to replace an older home theater receiver that burned up. I have had this new one for a about a month now and I like it better than the one I had before. The speaker microphone is a nice option. All the speakers set up correctly the first time. The only thing I had a problem with this unit is that it still overheated in my cabinet. I know it said not to put it in a cabinet but that is the only place I have available. What I did was went to RadioShack and bought a 120 V cooling fan that connected to the outlet in the rear of the unit. I do not have any cooling problems anymore. That corrected the problem. I have used this unit for about a month now and am now enjoying the different sound effects and home theater quality sounds. I have 6+1 sub and it sounds great. It is hooked up to DirecTV via RCA cables and still sounds great. I received it in good condition on the day that it was promised, with no damage or anything missing. I cannot wait to hook up my DVD player to it so I can watch movies with all that new sound.I recommend Sherwood RD - 8601 to anyone wanting to upgrade his or her sound system or to improve the sound coming from your TV. There are better systems out there but this one is good for the price and not cheaply built. The few times I did overheat this new one, the system shut off before any damage could occur. My old one did not do that. I also like the sleep timer feature.
simply put, i would not recommend these. they're a lot crappier than the ones sony gives you with the actual headphones. they're flimsier, and they tend to slide out of your ear easier than the stock earbuds. i'd recommend buying a different set of replacements.
I have had this product for a couple years and has always worked very good.
What can I say, well when it comes to recording or playing back analog video this sony is and was a great value! Hook it to a hif adapter and it rivals cd's in its audio quality! I have four of these units and three still play and record great, after more than twenty years. That is quality and reliabilty worth mentioning! Thankyou and GOD Bless!
This telescope is everything I expected it to be. It gives nice crisp views of Jupiter (you might want to use a moon filter though) and has a large enough aperture to allow you to see many DSOs. The orion nebula is particularly impressive. You will want to replace the eyepieces that came with it though. They are kellner eyepieces which are fairly cheap. Id recommend some nice plossls. Also a good 2x barlow is a must, along with a tool to collimate your scope.I noticed a lot of people complaing about how they couldnt get thier telescope to align so here's a few tips:-ALWAYS make sure the scope is level. Theres a built in bubble level for a reason.-Align with the brightest stars and dont use stars that are close together.- Make sure your batteries arent dying, that will make it inaccurate.-Use a GPS for the time input. Being off by even 20 seconds can throw the object out of view.-Lastly, realign with an object or 2 after an hour or so if it starts to wander off course.Hope this helps.Clear skies
I needed extra cables for my wife and I. These have done the job perfectly. The only issue is that they do not click into place like the OEM cable.
the film was a gift for my granddaughter who loves to take pictures with her vintage Polaroid camera.She loved it.
I simply cannot understand why people go on using the standard Mouse. This Trackball is wonderful and frees me from the machinations of trying to stay on a mouse mat. The Service was great and the cost reasonable.After buying a Laptop, it does not take too long to realise that the onboard touchpad is limited and annoying. Similarly, the use of a standard Mouse becomes equally annoying until at last the cordless Trackball frees you to enjoy the freedom from wires. Leave the technical specs to the Geeks and just buy one and enjoy!
The Sandisk ImageMate 12-in-1 has been a very useful product. Just plug it in to your USB port and your good to go ! The only feature that I would have liked to see would have been a heavier body. It is very light.Otherwise, I think you will be happy with this item.
I have driven from Richmond VA to North Chicago, Illinois as part of a job relocation. I used the Garmin not only in this effort but once there used it often to find local places. It works GREAT. Excellent visability in direct sunlight. During the darkness of the evening when driving in the horrendous I-90 Chicago traffic, I could not take my eyes off the road, but was able to very easily navigate with the voice instructions. I now use this Garmin in my wifes car. If she gets lost, it will very easily navigate her home. I strongly recommend buying this product.
it says you can record the call duration but it isn`t. only if you record the call you can have the dialed number, time and date, but if the tape stops, the id recording stops to.
Bought the headphones as a gift and they broke after two uses! First, one side of the headphones stopped working and then the metal plug completely fell out when being unplugged....after using only two times!! Junk! I expected better quality than this...
These are great and for the price a great bargain. I had avoided pricier mounts over the years but when I moved to a new house I decided that I wanted a classier look by mounting my surround sound system speakers. I am glad I came to Amazon and found these, they were easy to put up and my speakers are blasting.
Where do I begin? Ipod dock broke off, radio reception is horrable, aux dosen't work, brand new CD would not play, older CD's played, batteries installed will prevent time and preset stations from being erased...but as soon as you plug it into the wall (batteries still installed) it shorts out and you lose everything. DO not buy this or you be as happy as I am. : (
It took a little longer than I anticipated for it to arrive, but that was no big deal anyhow. No problems!
We originally bought 3 sets of these headphones for our kids ages 2, 2, and 4. Now they are 5, 5, and 7 and we own another pair for their little brother. They have stood up to hours of use. The kids use them when we are traveling and to play their leapsters at home. They are comfortable and even the 2 year olds didn't mind wearing them. A really great product. The only headphones I would ever buy for my kids. Definitely worth the money!
I bought this one for my wife and it's the best one so far. It supports two of the memory card formats that I have at home--sd & xd. It auto plays photos right after you plug the memory card. loading time is fast and reasonable. it has a nice outlook and fit in any of my rooms. It also play MP3 songs and the sound quality is ok. I just can't ask for more with this entry level DPF. It scores an "A" on my list.
I retired my junky RCA 5.1 system for this excellent 2 channel system. The sound is incredible, but you may have to adjust the bass-it's loud. The feature on the remote for the subwoofer is easy to use, but I find I need to adjust it for each movie I watch. So far, my only complaint. It is easy to set up and the simple design looks good on my gigantic Sony Wega T.V. I don't have my T.V. running through this system because my Wega has built-in Tru-Surround speakers, but something tells me that the optimum sound will be for a DVD. The sound for a CD is a little weak, and will probably be the same for the T.V. I'm a big movie watcher, so I love this system, and since I got it on sale for $400.00, the few faults are easily excused.
If you're not savvy enough to have security set up on your network, this is an easy install. If you want to set up the security, however, it can take a while. One problem I ran into was that, after I entered a new (non-default) password, I couldn't log in! I believe the problem was the inclusion of an ampersand (&) in the password. No error message, though!Another issue is that it does not support WPA, only the less secure WEP. I had no problem using the full 128-bit version, however. The trick appears to be to select 128 bit BEFORE attempting to enter the keys.It took a couple hours to set up with security, but everything is now working well, and the range now extends throughout the house without problems.
The cable is just what it says - a 50 ft RG6 cable with F connectors on each end. The quality of the cable and the connectors is good. Cable performs as advertised. A good buy.
It is what it says - A bridge rectifier. It is cheap enough to stick into projects.What I use it for: Making the polarity of connections and power supplies not matter. I have a cell-phone charger setup that clamps onto a car battery. Mess up and put the Red on Negative? Who cares - I threw and a bridge rectifier - works great.
The FM-50 works extremely well for me. I live about 40-50 miles (line of sight) northeast from New York City, and installed the antenna in my attic to pick up more of the city's stations. Even with the amplifier off, I pick up nearly all the stations very clearly. Two comments for potential buyers:1) Remember it is a bi-directional antenna. By aiming it at NYC, I had to forego good reception of other FM stations that are much closer. So, if you like a station broadcasting from 18 degrees N and another broadcasting from 145 degrees SE, you'll have to choose one or the other with this antenna, or use an omni-directional antenna instead.2) The mounting system is poor. As designed, the FM-50 is held in place on a flat surface using 3 screws - 1 in the middle and 2 on each end. Since it is a bidirectional antenna however (see #1 above), it is highly unlikely that any pre-existing flat surface (e.g., a wall) in or on a house will be at just the right angle for optimal reception, which defeats the purpose of using a directional antenna in the first place - to be able to aim it. My solution was to hang the antenna from my main attic beam using an eye, metal plate, and paracord. By turning the eye, I can aim the antenna in just the right direction (which, unsurprisingly, is not the same direction as the walls in my house). Terk should consider re-designing the FM-50's mounting system so buyers don't have to "jimmy-rig" a way to aim the antenna accurately. For this reason only, I give it 4 stars.
This is my second hand held vhf radio. My first one IS NOT USER FRIENDLY AT ALL. That is why I researched and found this one. This Uniden is The Most User Friendly Radio I have seen. ALL of its functions are right there on the hand set. No hunting and searching. Just push the button for the function you want to use. Done Deal. I take it out with my friends on the lakes and in Tampa Bay. We have been close to 10 miles apart and talking just fine. I Highly reccommend this radio.
I bought these for my boyfriend who's a radio/mobile/club DJ. I basically replaced his old headphones which are the same model. He had his old one for years and the ear pieces were shedding and he needed new ones. He says it's comfy around the ears especially after using them for long periods of time. He wont use any other brand or model. I guess it has he professional stamp of approval.
This is second device I have replaced the batteries on and used Amazon vs. another 3rd party provider. The price was right, product delivered as advertised and installed with no issue. The last upgrade lasted 3 years. I'm hoping the quality of the product I just received exceeds that duration.
I purchased the Slingshot 200 as a replacement for my Lowepro Rover AW. My main motivation was the size the SS 200 offered and the fact that I never really found the Rover AW to be very easy to use...it just never worked the way I wanted it to.This bag is much closer to want I have wanted. It is a good size for air travel, is fairly lightweight, and has enough storage space for most of the essential gear I need for a trip. The bag fits my Canon 50D w/ EF 28-135mm lens with hood (reversed for storage in the bag) as well as a couple other lenses and spare batteries, charger, etc. (I can see how a larger zoom would be a problem though so I would check one out at a store before buying online if you have a concern.)There are a few drawbacks that I have found:I use the BG-E2N battery grip on the Canon 50D and while it does fit, it is very tight and the camera entry in and out of the bag when shouldered (and "slung around") is somewhat cumbersome. I doubt they designed it with battery grips in mind, but it does work and I am finding it easier to get the camera in and out as the bag continues to break in with use.Also, while the slingbag side entry is great for accessing the camera on the go...once you want to change lenses, get to a flash, etc., you have to take the bag off completely, undo the safety clasps, and open the whole compartment to get to them. After all of that, you have basically lost the unique benefits that the slingbag design offers. In other words, if you are changing gear frequently you probably can find a more convenient bag.All in all though, I am giving this bag 4 stars because the design and build are top notch and I have truly felt it was a good purchase...I am just not convinced this is that elusive "perfect bag".***UPDATE 7/21/09*** (Original review was not edited)Since my original review and after seven months of using this bag I have decided to replace it with the Lowepro Fastpack 350. My main reasons are that the SS 200 is just not big enough, I ran out of space for gear and I felt that what I did have was packed too tightly and was actually a risk to the equipment. The top storage area is not big enough to be functional all. One last comment, the single strap sling design is not as easy to use as I thought it would be and after several months I actually felt it was inconvenient. It is cumbersome, clumsy, and taking the bag all the way off was not as easy as a conventional backpack two strap design. I am hopeful that the Fastpack will be a better fit for me.
I ordered a 52mm UV Protection filter, but got a 58mm filter instead. Packaging read 58mm but the label slapped on the outside said 52mm.
Music Match is very slow in loading and hangs by every startup.The player doesnt stream music well at all no matter what bitrate or firmware version.Once you go into a sub menu you must go all the way the the first menu to get out.Volume on the included speakers is horrible.I just bought the entire Rockford Fosgate Package AWESOME!
We have over 20 LaCie drives and generally are pretty pleased with them. We've had 2 of the large capacity drives (ones that have 2 drives stripped together in a long case) go south on us in 2 years. Then we've had two also with connectors (power and firewire) get so loose they needed to be replaced.In all cases the 1 year warranty was out and therefore repair would have cost about as much as a new drive today. So out of 20 La Cie's we've had a 20% problem after 2 years. Beware of repeatedly pulling and inserting plugs in the back of these...after a while they will eventually work loose. I would also recommend not going for the stripped drives but stick with the smaller ones.
Pulled this drive out of the box, set it on desktop, plugged it in and it worked for my iMac (Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)) without doing anything more. With Firewire 800 connection, it did first full backup quickly. Transitioned to Leopard and it was very easy to use with Time Machine in Mac OS X 10.5. So far, performs as advertised. Pleased with purchase.
TheMicrosoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000was my favorite keyboard except for one thing...it's cord. I wanted to be untethered. So moving to the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 was a no-brainer.But though they're basically the same, they're not in one feature. The four helpful keyboard lights (Caps Lock, Num Lock etc) beneath the space bar on the 4000 are absent from the 7000. Instead there are on-screen notifications...not as helpful or easy to see. Beneath the spacebar on the 7000, there is a battery power light...which only glows green when new batteries (2 AA) are installed...and on my keyboard, had yet to turn red when the battery power was drained...and it was drained often. A defect with my keyboard or a quirk of the 7000? I don't know...and it's now moot.The thing that finally sent me back to my trusty 4000 was this: most of the keys on the left side of the 7000 died. I cleaned them, I sprayed out the dust, I changed batteries, I switched to rechargeable batteries, I shook the keyboard...but eventually most letter keys on the left side were gone. Now I'm again tethered...but grateful for the steady performance of the 4000.Oh, and as far as ergonomics, both of the keyboards excel. I don't like using anything else anymore.BTW the Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 that's part of the 7000 package was too weird to use for more than a few minutes. I switched back to myMicrosoft 2.4GHz Wireless BlueTrack Technology Laser Explorer Mouse with 30-Foot Range and Easy Battery Recharging Base (5AA-00001)....great mouse.
I had to return this bag because it was too bulky for my needs. I wanted to carry my video camcorder (Canon M30 and Canon SX20) together, which it can but it is so wide (width); 7-8 inches! However, it is an excellent quality bag that could easily cost twice as much. Very well made; material, zippers, straps are all 1st class. Inside dimensions are 8.5-9 ", 6.5-7" height and 6" width. Has a large front pocket.
This product has been very disappointing due to the fact that once it pairs and I use it it works fine. If I try to reconnect later to my bluetooth device (tried several phones and computer) it will just blink fast and say connected but not produce any sound. The good point is that it can be repaired to the bluetooth device and will work the bad news is I have to wait about 5 days for the battery to run out before I can repair it to teh device since it won't turn off.
I found EXACTLY the same as the previous buyer above, only I run dual monitors on two different computers, that means I purchased four (4) of these totally unreliable things, and after 14 months of use I have only one (1) remaining (and it will probably go out any day now)!! That means I sunk well over a thousand dollars for these three monitors and they've completely gone out, and it was too much to box up and send back for repairs for $250 + shipping each to manufacturer, only to have them go out again soon I'm sure.I WILL NEVER, AND I MEAN NEVER, BUY SCEPTRE BRAND MONITORS EVER AGAIN!!I don't mean to be harsh, but I sure feel this brand has been harsh on me, sorry folks.
This printer was not only a great price, but it does a fantastic printing job. Very easy to set up and prints photos with ease and excellent quality. Don't miss your chance to pick this up at the very reasonable price.
I purchased this after receiving a speeding ticket this past November.It works very good. The only drawback that I have with this is thefalse (espically K Band) alerts that come it every time I go past astore with automatic doors.
Problems just out of the box!1st camera we received did not charge the battery. We returned and got another one that after 5 months of storage and perhaps 2-3 hours of TOTAL use (recording time), it went back to "Not charging the battery" since it is out of warranty (30 days - Amazon will not exchange it) and under the (1 year Sony warranty), we called, they said the camera needs to be repaired and it is $166 plus shipping which is about $190, for a camera that we purchased for $260JUNK!!It is all I have to say about this camera, I got to use the camera for a total of 3 hours.I paid about $90/Hour to use this junk, went for the name brand and GOT Burned.I do not know why I was talked into buying a Sony it is overpriced and now the quality is JUNK, we have had Panasonic electronics all our lives, and they just get old and outdated, but they keep in working! Guess what my next camera will be? - Panasonic-
Perfect HD picture. Good Sound. Optical sound output is great to connect it to old sound equipments (without HDMI). By the way, the TV is HDMI 1.3 compatible. The "Piano Black" color of the TV Looks fantastic. The PC input works great (video and sound) if you want to play PC games with a wireless controller or surf the web with a wireless keyboard. "Amazon's Technical Details" says it have 12000:1 contrast but it is 15000:1 acording to Samsung and the TV logo. A warning: The manual says that the TV can't be in 4:3 mode or with a static image for more than 2 hours. I think you can't be wrong if you buy this item.
All in all a well designed product, performs well, however does have some issues.Have issues with intermittent problems with iMac (intel, OS X 10.5). Need to periodically unplug from iMac, reboot and then reconnect. Intermittently causes extremely long boot issues. Have isolated issue to USB Hub itself. Have two and they both suffer from same problem.Am looking for a more Mac stable solution.No noted issues yet when used with Windows.
I purchased the SB-400 To replace the built in flash on my Nikon D50. It works great and better flash results when used.
From the perspective of a hobbyist/amateur, I can not expect more from this lens. Images are sharp, IS works wonderfully and USM is very quiet, compared to my old Tamron 28-80. No more annoying creeping sounds, just smooth.One Drawback: When you pair it with a light body camera like my XT, it's gonna suck when you try to put it around your neck and go all day long, it's gonna make you tired very quickly since the lens causes the body to be inclined forwards.Other than that, highly recommend!
These speakers are high quality and give good sound. The only complaint I have is with the grille installation. The grilles slide into a grove on the speaker frame and do not lock in place. The grilles keep coming out of their grove, so I will have to glue them.
We purchased this as a gift for my wife' grandmother & it works great. The sound is clear, it plays CD-R & CD-RW, and its very easy to use (her 76 year old grandmother can use it). It also has a sleep timer that can be set @ 90, 60, 30 & 15 minute intervals. It could be improved with the addition of a battery back-up (or better yet auto set clock) but that is the only problem I see with this unit. Highly recommended for putting yourself to sleep with music!
So you want to print in B&W;? Nope. Uses color to print everything.If the color cartridge runs out, you can't print black and white. Pathetically small color ink carts too. Add in it's an ink eater.If the color cartridge runs out YOU CAN'T SCAN either!!![...]Wanna have your work day ruined having to run to frys for a cartridge? Buy a crap canon.
This cable is very thin and works. However, connection with my x-box was not tight. Since I dont move the x-box alot it is OK. However, i will buy another cable in the future.
Leave it to Panasonic to make this inexpensive but surprisingly efficient little tool. For those of us that have need of an item like this, it couldn't be smarter. They even made it in delightful girly colors. I've purchased half a dozen to give as gifts. Love this item!
I expect new items to be in original packaging but this was in a plain large box in 2 pieces with no instructions, no manufacturing info, no troubleshooting info, no nothing. How long does it need to be exposed to the sun to work? Does it make sounds? How deep should it be placed? Not a clue.
Installation/setup went fine. The 30 foot cable is a plus. Drivers were resident on Win2K. Sound quality was unacceptable on all MP3's, not just a select few. I returned mine.
I bought the Helio for myself and was extremely excited to receive it. The first one I got did not synch so I had a new one sent to me. The next one synched great and I was so pleased the many things I could do with it. I soon realized that the battery life is about 36 hours (while not even using it!) Imagine if I had it turned on all the time. It's a good thing that it synchs so easily so if any info was lost I could quickly retreive it. It is ridiculous that you should change the battery virtually each day. I will be returning this product as soon as I'm done writing this. If it weren't for the battery issue I think this is a great deal and a good product. PS--I wrote to VTech customer support and have not received an answer for 8 days now. One time I called them and they spoke to me immediately and were terrific! The next time I called I had to leave a voice mail and they called back 2 days later. I am currently waiting for another call back (2 days ago).
I recently purchased the interfit stand and am happy I did. It is very easy to assemble and pack on location and comes with a very handy carrying bag. It is a bit shakey the higher you have it, so I suggest that weights are used to keep it more sturdy. I also had issues with the plastic knobs used to secure the top bar but replaced those with nuts (from a pack of nuts and bolts I had) and it works like a charm.I used the backdrop at a recent photo shoot and was told how professional everything looked. Its great for me since I am on a budget and just starting out.
I have virtually no digital camera experience and bought this camera about a week ago. I did extensive on-line research and the reviews were outstanding concerning picture quality. In this regard the reviews were accurate. However, I mistakenly thought that picture quality was the only necessary feature in a digital camera. Wrong. I have found many disaapointing features in this camera. First, that the camera's manual is on disk rather than paper is LAME! How are you supposed to read how to download and process pictures when your computer screen is tied up reading the manual. Second, the camera's controls are very confusing. Many buttons serve dual (sometimes three) functins which of course you have to memorize because the manual is only on disk. (There is a printed pocket guide but it is an abbreviated version.) By the way, I printed the entire manual and it is still the worst written electronic manual I have ever read. More experienced digital photographers may not mind this. Third, the camera has a cheap feel to it. After buying it I went to a few stores to see some others and realized how cheap the feel of this camera was. Fourth, the camera is an odd shape and size making it difficult to put it in your pocket and go. Fifth, the serial cable provided is a slow method of transfer. Purchase of a card reader is a must. Sixth, the Nikon View software is very basic. Thus, a photo editing program will be necessary. Finally, the lens cap is not tethered to the camera. While this is not a big deal, it is inconvienant, but more importantly highlights the many shortcomings of the camera's design. Again, although I have many complaints I have to admit the picture quality is exceptional. The question is would I buy this camera again. Probably not. I would trade a slight reduction in picture quality for a better thought out camera which is easier to use. By the way, I have since discovered that the place I bought it has a 30% restocking charge precluding return of the camera. I strongly suggest that anyone contemplating the purchase of a digetla camera on-line go to a local store first just to handle a few diffrent models and then check the rules regarding on-line returns.
I wanted an mp3 player for working out and running. I am one of those guys who reads everything they can about something before buying one. What I read about mp3 players was a bit worrisome: countless reports that mp3 players break or have minor problems. So I picked up a Memorex Biomorph (I liked the size and features) along with an extended warranty beyond the 3 month product warranty, and sure enough, with light use, the product died with lots of strange nonsense on the lcd screen after 4 months. (I "reset" the device per technical support troubleshooting, but it didn't help.) I went through the hassle of returning it and getting reimbursed, minus the 40 dollar extended warranty cost. And I set out to read all the reviews I could before buying another mp3 player. I read the most positive reviews and least complaints with the Creative MUVO series.My requirements: Driverless flash drive [I use it to transfer files between my laptop and desktop, and I want the convenience of being able to plug it into any of my friends' computers, Mac or PC, and share files/music], arm band for working out, FM radio, small and light [so a AAA battery model, not AA], and 1 year warranty (this is no longer negotiable). Microphone recording a plus, but not a requirement.The Muvo series fit the bill. I wanted a flash memory player, not a small harddrive, because for me it's mainly a workout device, not a home for all my music. I came close to buying the Muvo Slim, because I loved the idea of a lithium ion battery charging by USB, and I think it looks very cool, but the leather cover has no place for a belt clip, and it lacks an arm band entirely, and so I went for the Muvo N200 ("micro").So far the unit has really impressed me. The Memorex came with a bulky, cheap nylon arm strap that was the size of a belt, and even on its smallest setting, was huge. The Muvo Micro, by contrast, has an excellent arm strap, suitable for a variety of sizes, made from a nice smoky-grey slightly stretchy material. It has a well-sewn extra place to secure the Muvo, too, which they could have skipped, since you could attach the Muvo anywhere, so it is a nice touch. The Memorex used a very cheap thin faux-leather case for the Biomorph, while the Muvo really surprised me by having a case that is not merely a cover to prevent scratches, but is a thick frost-white rubber sleeve that the Muvo slips into. It's pretty cool: clearly if you drop it, and it lands on one of the three corners protected by the sleeve, it will be well protected (it might even bounce). In addition, unlike a vinyl cover, this leaves all of the buttons easily accessible: i.e. it's not like a ski mask with holes for the buttons (this was a pain on the Memorex, as the vinyl kept slipping over the buttons). The buttons are well laid out, too. Even after four months, I always had to think for a second or two to remember which buttons were for what on the Memorex. The Muvo makes more sense. For example, the volume up and down buttons are by themselves (not next to other buttons), and they border the lcd screen. The volume up botton is on the side where the bar increases with the volume, and the volume down button is on the side where the bar begins: so it's easy to make second nature. The play/pause button is also by itself somewhere else, so you don't accidentally hit that. Overall, a very good layout.The lcd screen is small, but it's sharp, and you can adjust the brightness, contrast, etc. As others have said, there is an audible buzz on the headphones while the backlight is on, but that lasts about two seconds, and it doesn't bother me.The menus make a lot of sense. One very nice feature is the ability to make the screen appear upside/down. This way YOU can choose how you want to wear the player while working out, and then if the screen appears upside down, just flip it. It's those little things that I was happy Creative thought of.Another thing: I was quite surprised that the Memorex didn't get very loud. I usually had the volume on maximum. The Muvo, by contrast, is much louder, so I can have control of the volume back, keeping it around 2/3rds, and then adjusting depending on mood, surrounding noise, etc.The earbuds which came with the Memorex were painful and were garbage, but the Creative earbuds are actually pretty good. I did have problems keeping the right earbud in my ear while running, so I'll probably go back to my pair of padded over-the-ear headphones which I prefer. But I was still pleased with the quality of the Creative earbuds: e.g. they don't hurt.The USB 2.0 cable that comes with the Muvo is a small-standard USB cable, which means that it's the same cable my digital camera uses, as well as many other devices. This means you can replace it at any store should you lose it and, more practically, it means I can just share the cable I use for the digital camera, thus cutting down on clutter.I haven't tried some of the advanced features, such as on-the-fly recording of any analog source through the input cable. I also plan on trying some rechargeable batteries. When I do, I'll revise the review.One final recommendation: I do recommend you consider the size of an mp3 player before buying one for working out. I saw a picture of a Sandisk I was considering, and it looked small, but when I saw it in person, it was huge compared to the Micro.
These CDs do have the same retro vinyl look, but the &quot;label&quot; area is a matte finish to be printed with a color injet printer. Personally, I like the white area because it leaves more room to label the CD with a permanent marker. Never had a problem burning these CDs, never had a problem playing these CDs anywhere I need them to play and I love the retro &quot;45RPM&quot; vinyl look. Great CDs, well worth the money!
The main influence on my purchase of this system was the cost. I was unable to find a system with half the power for the price. The system has a good, clear, room filling sound. As well, it makes an excellent starer system for a home theatre. However, I was dissapointed with the FM and AM reception. As well, I would suggest the purchase of a subwoofer for anyone seeking serious bass response from this unit.
I love the different colors offered and how this protects the body of the Zune. It doesn't offer protection to the screen itself but it does allow access to the controls of the Zune with no problem.
This unit may not be the best but from my experience, it also may not be the worst. I only use it for time shifting and archiving, and not as a cable receiver as some may. I use it in conjunction with my Sat receiver. The question may be askewd if Blu-ray is better. Without a doubt....yes. At this time neither format offers an HDMI Input so at best a standard def recording is all we will get. The first 8052 I purchased in 12-2006 has not given me any problems thus far and for the price paid, I think it works fine for the purpose intended.
I am extremely pleased with the quality and the information supplied with the product. The projector is being used to project information from my laptop and also from my DVD player. The keyston correction is excellent for adabting to the tilt of the screen and the projector switches from wide to square screen readily. I recommend this product.
I do not understand why such a product even exists. Here's a better idea, DON'T WATCH TV. Turn off the brain rotting nonsense that is turning you into a homogenized amoebous blob. Save yourself while you still can. Reconnect with the people in your life, with your community, with nature. You still have a choice even though the time is short, don't be a slave to the government-media complex.
Trust me... refills don't work as well as the original HP Product. It only takes one "clunker" with refills to lose your "price advantage." Thanks Mo Murray
This player has some major battery issues. Charging issues seem to be mostly resolved with a firmware update from Creative, but the truth is, the battery life is miserable (about a third of the advertised life). Other than that, this player is fantastic, the interface, sound quality, and physical appearance are all excellent. As long as you can afford to charge it every 2-3 hours, it's great.
The ARKON PORTABLE FOLD-UP STAND is compact when folded (7" long by 1" wide by 1-1/8" high), and very solid when set up, which makes it a good choice for a tablet stand if your primary need is portability. However, your tablet is placed in notches in the stand's two base supports, and merely leans against the stand's single upright support. This arrangement is a bit unstable--not because the stand isn't solid, but because your tablet (in my case, an iPad) can topple sideways off the stand if it's not carefully centered when placed on the stand.The stand will hold your tablet in either the horizontal or vertical position. The upright support can be adjusted to a multitude of angles in relation to the surface on which the stand is placed, and it is hinged, which allows even more viewing angles. However, I found the hinged part confusing to use--it was hard for me to adjust the hinge quickly to get an optimal viewing angle. The stand has soft gripper pads that hold the stand securely on a smooth surface without slipping. The stand also has gripper pads in the notches on the base supports and on the upright support wherever it contacts the back of your tablet.For me, an iPad case with a built-in easel stand is a better solution, because it requires less setup and holds the iPad without danger of toppling over. For this reason, I rate the ARKON PORTABLE FOLD-UP STAND at 3 stars ('it's okay" on the official Amazon scale).
The Sony Bravia speaker system has produced sound beyond our expectations. It is a great value for the price. In spite of the directions saying it was easy to set up, it wasn't straight forward. The DVD, CD changer is not a blue-ray. We highly recommend this product!
I was looking for some speakers for the bathroom, and these fit the bill perfectly !! My bathroom isnt too big and two speakers would have just overcrowded teh ceiling, given that there is already an air vent and an a exhaust fan/light. This single, stereo speaker fit in just right and is the perfect size. Although the stereo effect isnt something I was looking for necessarily in the bathroom - was just wanting something that I can listen to while relaxing in the bathtub after a workout or just a long day. This is perfect in the bathroom.
After a like five weeks and two shipments, I still received the wrong battery. Not that I didn't check the actual model numbers and spec on the listing versus that on my battery. I would order one model number battery, yet received another. So this specific model battery, maybe ok, I don't know I never received it. The oversized, wrong spec, wrong model battery I did end up getting to keep because the seller said just keep it after refund seems to be of great quality. But it is of no use to me as I don't have anything that could use it.
We travel a lot to Grandma and Pop's and this is the best purchase I could have made. We play it continuously for hours and have never had any problems. The picture is great and much larger than other comparable units. I would highly recommend this for anyone with young children.
It works perfectly, and does exactly what you would expect. Quality seems high, and I love the velcro rather than the other systems where you may need to lace/unlace your shoes every time you want to remove the sensor. Great design.What more can I say?
A great product, easily installed and works as expected. I do recommend it, price was acceptable and the warranty is great
This is a great TV for a small bedroom or office area. I paid $350 for it after barginning with the salesperson when I bought a Toshiba 37" set for my family room. The discounted price in the store was $399.
I spend a lot of time on the computer. My right wrist was really starting to bother me. Much, much better since using this vertical mouse. I found it very easy to get used to. The mouse has worked well, with no problems at all. What else can you ask for?
This product is without a doubt; the finest I've ever had, and purchasing from "Amazon" was a pleasure.
The product was received in a timely manner but was the wrong color. I ordered a Grey leather case and received a Black leather case.
I had had my PAL (not iPAL, but there is really no difference other than the "I"). About a year in the volume knob started to get scratchy. A shot of Caig de-Oxit helped, but didn't completely fix things.About one year later the rubberized coating began to peel (a well-documented problem) I contacted Tivoli and they offered to replace the unit. I was ecstatic! I waited about 6 weeks to send the unit in (making a cross-country move). When I emailed for shipping instructions, they reneged on the offer!I was furious with them. It's one thing to have issues with it; even great product can fail. The customer service issue is what irks me. Their reasoning was that the person who originally offered me a replacement no longer worked for them. It shouldn't matter, I had an email from Tivoli telling me they would replace it. Instead I was told I could send it in and pay parts and a service charge to have the case replaced.This is just horrible service for a (now) $220 table radio!Here is the original letter:Dear Jason,Thank you for taking the time to email us. I'm sorry to hear that your PAL is peeling. Tivoli Audio strives to manufacture quality products that our customers will enjoy for many years. Therefore, I am happy to replace your unit for you!First, please fill out the attached return authorization form in its entirety and email it back to me. Once I receive your completed form I will then finalize your authorization and instruct you on how to proceed.If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Otherwise I thank you for choosing Tivoli Audio and I look forward to receiving your completed authorization form soon!Kind Regards,Tessa LazarusDirect ResponseTechnical SupportTivoli Audio, LLCThe Seaport Building70 Fargo Street Suite 903South Boston, MA 02210
Was very easy to connect to my ipad and it works great. I would tell anyone to ge this I love it
I have just bought this case for my new camera Sony W690.This case is so comfortable and its material is good.
Nothing to say really, this is a necessary accessory if you are gonna use an extension pipe to mount. It is strong and no problems so far!
My wife got this for me for Christmas - and I love it.The positive - the install kit was extremely simple. I think the hardest part is going to be hiding the wires. They have recommendations online for selecting a station to broadcast over, and I was very impressed, given all the negativity surrounding the devices, with the power of the built-in tuner. The receiver is small and capable with many functions. While there are a few things I could wish for, given the price that was paid there is no way I'm going to complain.The negative - the XM service itself needs a few more channels. I'm also not "thrilled" with having to place the XM satellite antenna outside my car - and would prefer to have it on the dash or the inside of the window, though I understand there are some methods of doing this while still getting a clear signal.As for hiding the wires, for anyone that's done this sort of thing, my install was like this - I attached the antennas outside, routed the wires down behind my console and then through the carpet to under the seats. It's not too difficult.
The RECEIVED item is "MYBAT" brand - # LGVX8500RPDCB02 - on the package it shows the following models: LG-VX8500/VX8600/VX9900. As you can see, these do not match the models above (in particular, the one I own which is the LG-VX8700). It still appears to work, but the installation of the driver from the CD was not very easy.
I saw reviews of the DB2 antenna design that this one appears to be based on and decided to give it a try. The DB2 design has good gain across the UHF frequency and this should be similar. I live 60 miles from Boston in quite hilly country. I was unable to get a single channel with a typical indoor antenna so I figured I needed a little more antenna. When the antenna arrived I immediately hooked it up (inside the house) and sat it on top of the box it came in and boom, 7 channels from Boston, 4 of them in 1080i HD with normal to good signal strength. I couldn't be happier!Remember, it's best to have your antenna away from your TV and any wireless/electronic equipment (Wifi, wireless phone base, microwave, etc.).
I was looking for an easy way to get my photos from my Kodak P712 camera into my computer, instead of connecting the camera to my Macintosh via USB and wasting battery power to download photos and movies.The dock does the trick...uploading is fast and easy with a touch of a button. It also continually recharges the camera battery, so a fully loaded battery is always ready when I need it. (I also keep another fully charged battery in my case, so I won't run out at a crucial time.)I would recommend this product.
I bought my BEFSR41 a LONG time ago (and not on Amazon - sorry! I don't think Amazon was even really selling Linksys then!) And my router still works okey dokey.The router is really quite easy to set up. You plug it into whatever your WAN connection is and whammo you're up.The web administration tool is quite easy to use. If you are unfamiliar with all of this stuff - the help files at linksys.com are quite easy to use. I highly recommend you upgrade the firmware for the latest protections...Two things, however, I think everyone should know:a) You absolutely HAVE to change the password for the admin. The linksys passwords are well documented and known (for the default ones). If you don't change the password, you're as good as exposed.b) You absolutely HAVE to still run a firewall. While the NAT and the security settings are quite robust, Cisco has not yet built a decent firewall into this router. It is not a big issue, as there are many programs that are good (Zone Alarm, Norton's, etc.) but Linksys' firewall is easily hacked by a skilled hacker. That means they will get inside your network or at least "flip the router" and make it unusable. It would be nice if Cisco built a better firewall on the new models...Otherwise, for the money and the ease of set-up, this is a great router... and it lasts (evidenced by my 2.5 year old router!)Good luck.
I had this radio for two weeks now and it's awsome! Picks up many stations on both the AM and FM band. The sound quality is excellent due in part to the 6 1/2" speaker with extended bass. The unit seems very rugged and well made. I hooked a dynamic microphone to it and it works very well as a public address system. I bought a set of 10000 Ah NiMh batteries for this radio which I expect to last a very long time. The radio seems to be advertized as using 4 size D cells although mine takes 6 size D cells which is no big problem. If your in need of a rugged great sounding radio, take a close look at this GEM! ..........Richard from PA
From reading the reviews the product weighs 14 oz and is tiny. from reading amazon's specs:12.0 x 14.0 x 10.0 inches ; 4.0 pounds
With hundreds of positive reviews, I bought these without hesitation in my search for good airplane headphones. I won't repeat the many valid positive and negative points noted by other reviewers, I'll just add a word of warning: your ears just might not like these.After two months of attempting to adjust to these 'phones, two emails with the UE staff, and half a dozen plane rides, I just can't get used to the discomfort that these cause. The UE staff helpfully suggested that for some ears, swapping the left and right 'phones can reduce pressure on the tragus (that little flap of meat in front of your ear canal). True, this helped, but not enough. More than 15 minutes of wearing these with a good seal and my head just starts to feel stuffed up. Half an hour and I'm mostly insane.It's true, these offer amazing isolation and fairly decent sound, but the price too high. What's worse is that the UE recommends over a month to become accustomed to the product . . . after which you can't return them to Amazon.
A little tight on space for the camera body (my Rebel EOS camera did not fit until the objective has been removed), but with plenty of space for objectives and other gear. Cudos for easily accesible pockets and very smoothly working zippers. Aha, the price of about $60 is unbeatable...
I have had an ipod for four years and have had always purchased sony headphones. Unfortunately, my puppy has found ways of finding my headsets. I thought buying the ER6i Isolator headphones would have been more superb than my previous sony. How wrong was I. The bass is painful, the filter replacement is complicated and will be misplaced when needed. The wire is too long and in the way while working out.As for Amazon, this is my first buy and my last. This product took 2 weeks for delivery and was falsely advertised for its delivery time.Do not waste your time!
Anywhere from 1 second to 20 minutes after going on line (it does that just fine), my whole system locks up completely and the hard reset button must be pushed.Found and downloaded the most recent drive from the creative site, but that has not helped.I have a dedicated line for internet with no call waiting or any other features, all diagnostics say the modem is fine. Nontheless, once connected it is only a matter of time before it locks up everything. Definately not worth getting.Brandon Smith
This router had 1/4th the range of my standard linksys G-router which suddenly burned out after less then a year. The speed (when I could get a signal) was 1 to 11 Mbps, my old router held a steady 54Mbps. I did need a range expander for my old one to cover my whole house, but I couldn't use it with this router. The expander only works with the basic G-router, so no way to even boost the signal on this new one. Support was a joke, couldn't get any help or explaination as to why the "Expanded Range" was so much less range the the previous "unexpanded range" Bought another older version, and everything's great again. Don't waste your money or time on this.
My initial reaction to receiving this product was confusion. I'm not sure if it's the merchant or product's fault, but it just came to me in a clear plastic, unsealable bag, and all the parts had just fallen out of it and were bouncing around the delivery envelope. The instructions that came with it were not intended for my product or were half-assed, as it did not explain how to use the metal, screw-on plate and the parts that came with it (2 small metal pieces that took me awhile to figure out on my own what they were for...and even now I'm still not sure what they do exactly). The picture also shows there being two plastic plates, but I only got one. I think they may have sold me a refurb or something, I don't know.That aside, what I did receive works well. You can just replace one of the screws on your computer chassis and thread it through the metal plate, clamping it to your computer. You can't get to the screws without the key. I didn't use the plastic plates, as they look like a weakpoint. It would be better if they were metal perhaps. Instead I just looped the whole cable around an unmovable object.I doubt this cable would put up much of a fight if someone came prepared: bringing a bolt cutter.
The sound quality is amazing on these things, the only thing that I haven't liked is how weird they look on my head. The top bar doesn't wrap very close to the sides of my head so you are left with this giant arch going across your head.
The sound quality is good once the burn in sets in. I did not like that the cable wire to each earbud was uneven (right side having longer cable and left side a much smaller amount). These headphones had a smaller cable overall than any other headphones I have owned and I did not like that either(barely reaches from my pocket to ear and i have to put the right earbud in the left earbud to make it work) Going to buy some skullcandy titans and enjoy their 6 month life-span.
For a few dollars more, you can get a better quality cable. I bought this cable to use with my security camera DVR to hook up to my flat screen TV, I thought I would get a better quality picture over RCA's with my updated cameras, but I have faint rolling lines across the TV now and the picture quality got worse! I ordered a high resolution cable for a few dollars more that I'm going to try before going back to RCA's. If the new cable works good, maybe I just ordered the wrong cable for the job and it falls back to you get what you pay for!
My dad is a bird watcher and he loved this when I got it for him for Christmas. Perfect for what he does and the quality is great!
Great product!-cheap-works perfectly-couldnt ask for anything more!there are no cons that i can think of. it is a 6 foot cable which is perfect for connecting my ps3 to my tv.
I bought this late last year for my Canon Powershot A630. I charged the batteries in January this year (07), and used them in my camera (albeit on and off) until early this month (May). Recharged in few hours, and still going. The tropical heat where I live didn't seem to make a difference on the batteries. I was a bit surprised, but quite pleased. Works as advertised. No problems.Yeah Man,Sweet TnT!
My only computer with a floppy drive died on me a year ago.I needed an external floppy drive to read my disks so I tried aSony External USB Floppy Drive(MPF88E/UA/181). It works great so far, problem solved.
This thing stopped working after several months. It is not worth the money and the wasted time. I would not recommend this to anyone, at all.
I have used these phones while mowing the lawn and I can hear the music better than with just plain earbuds. Whether the effect is due to an increase in volume or from some "filtering effect" is unknown to me. Maybe it is both. The buds fit comfortably in the ear and produce decent fidelity. I wish there was some sort of volume control on these phones since you have to carry around the hefty battery pack and control module which is distorted (smaller) in size comparative to the earbud size in the promotional photos.
These walkie-talkies have excellent range and very clear transmission/reception. They are used on moderately hilly terrain over 20 acres and we've had no problems at all. We also occasionally use them between vehicles on road trips.
I am very satisfied with this Sony Charger. I can carry it in my backpack, its light and sleek
I have owned this product for about a year and it continues to perform admirably. It has been a great add-on to my Sonos system, allowing me to play music on my deck, in my kitchen or both. Separate volume controls have been particularly important due to the very different listening environments. The ONLY thing I would change would be allow larger wires coming from the amplifier. That took a little finesse to connect initially, but once set up, I've never touched again. Great product!
I bought this camera for my Intel MacPro that I also run XP on and it works great in either OS.
Yes, the deal of the century. I do declare. This puppy is my 4th Macintosh (& my 3rd iMac machine). I am proud to say that I built an entire company from this "value in a box"... see Total Escape dot com. Since technology changes so dang fast, it's of the utmost importance that I upgrade every 5 years to a new computer. I find this one to be the best bang for the buck. The screen is so clear & refreshing. This new sleek design is the coolest I've ever seen & the speed is very adequate, considering my high speed connection is traveling across many mountains to reach me.
I spent hours trying to set up this product on my network. I called and spoke to three technical supports members and all bubt one didn't know what they were doing. I gave this product 12 hours of my time and I finally said, "it is not worth it." Unless you are the programmer who created it and you fully understand everything there is to know about networking, I don't recommend it.
The only thing wrong with it is because of my arthritis I had a little trouble getting the tape in and out but that is not the fault of the adapter.
Ok, it's not very expensive. But it is still a complete waste of money. I'm so tired of page after page of lines smudged into complete illegibility. It's not even good for printing rough drafts (the reason I bought it). I'm throwing this printer in the garbage and buying something (anything) else. A 20-year-old dot-matrix printer would be an improvement.
I've had both a 525 and a 535e They are pretty rugged and have a good sized screen but the internal GPS is fair at best. The navigation software is not very good. Paired with all of the dropped GPS signals I can't recommend it. I recently bought a Sprint smartphone that uses windows mobile, after phone company discounts and rebates cost half as much as the Pharos. The navigation software is far superior and the GPS pulls in signal much better. I've run both devices side by side and Pharos loses satellite far more often.
I'm using this card with a WD My Book external hard drive. The SIIG manual says to install their 1394 driver. Well it didn't work. After returning the hard drive and getting a new one (which didn't help) I tried using the Windows default Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller driver. It now works. Bottom line, their driver is a joke and forget about finding any useful information on their website.
I searched around for a digital voice recorder that was compatible with Macs and only found this one. So far it has been great and has served it's purpose. I would highly recommend this recorder if you're a Mac user since it's easy to use and the quality of sound is excellent!
I bought my TV about a year back and it is still performing rock solid. The High definition channels are fantastic and the picture quality is definitely on par with the more expensive Sharp and Sony HDTV's. I also use my XBox 360 with this TV and it performs very well with games. Overall, it is a great buy!
This cooler does the job very well.Noise level is acceptable, actually lower than I expected.Laptop sits securely in place.
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
A poor quality camera.It takes decent pictures, but it is so fragile that it is unable to withstand the slightest amount of wear and tear. The staff at my business decided to get this because it was cheap - and it is cheaply made. They buy it, break it before the end of the week, and return it to the store to get ANOTHER one in the hopes it will somehow be better.If you do get it - treat it gently! Maybe it will last. Maybe.
Headphones are light and very comfortable. Sound quality is not the best but still very good. You have to realize these are not $100.00 headphones, but I think better than some $50.00 headphones I have had. Overall, for the price I think it's a great deal.
i had to bought 2 set of this to come up with 2 sata cables :S because 2 came uselless.
This is much better than the belt clip that came with my GPSr. Highly recommend this product if you have one with the button on the back.
I probably spent about 2 months on and off reading USB flash drive reviews, looking for one to replace my Kingston Data Traveler 100 16Gb flash drive. Primarily I was looking for improved speeds as I use it for portable applications. However, due to the expense of higher quality SLC chip flash drives, I decided to try the MLC based Corsair given its very low price on Amazon.However, just copying my files from the DT100 to the Corsair took probably half an hour (maybe about 4GB worth of data). I decided to test the 2 drives using benchmarking software, primarily HD Tune.The Corsair achieved average read speeds of approx 28MB/s (very impressive), but average write speeds of approx 5MB/s. Given the old DT100 had faster write speeds (and only cost me about $25), I decided to contact Corsair directly.One person told me that these speeds were about what they expected, but that the GT version would have significantly higher write speeds (approx. 18MB/s) - as yet unverified. I decided to call again to see if I got a different story: this time the guy told me that they were going to be releasing a new line of GT models, possibly next month (August 2009).So, in summary, I returned this item - don't bother with it as the write speeds are terrible. I'm going to wait for this next line of GTs and try my luck again.
Our family likes this case for our 7 inch portable DVD player. We can fit almost everything we need into the case. We also used the case in our 4-door pickup truck back seat for the kids. Even though the front seats do not have separate head rests, like cars, we were still able to use the straps in a manner that mounted the case between the 2 front seats for the kids to view.As in other reviews that I have read, the only problem that I can see with this case is that the top side of the case does not open quite far enough to open the DVD player screen completely. Although this is a bit awkward, the movie could still be viewed. So I still like the case overall.
I bought these to replace my apple earbuds which probably can do damage to my ears with their tinny sound.These are fine - BUT... the metal housing plug that goes into my iPod separated from the insides leaving me now having to tug at the cord to remove from my mp3 player.Not convenient and it'll probably shorten the useful life of these ear buds.
I play my kindle and netbook through my car radio.. It all works perfectly. My wife and I loved it on an 800 mile trip recently.
This speaker system is quite adequate for the price. The only thing to be aware of is that if you place the bass "woofer" on the floor beneath your desk, the manual volume control is near the woofer and ends up on the floor beneath your desk also. This may or may not be convenient depending on how you adjust the volume. Being used to having the volume control on one of the desktop speakers, this location is not always optimum.
At last, High-Definition. I love this machine and what it does. Superb performance with the new HD-DVD format. I tried a few films like Last Samurai, U-571, Goodfellas and The Fugitive... And it's like watching the real things happening live in front of me. I was simply amazed.This is the format for the true Cinema lover. Color, contrast, detail... it is like being in a theater that was build just for you. Now I can really appreciate good cinematography.And there also another great thing: it upconverts our Current DVDs to near-HD image. It plays DVD just like a hi-end player.I just hope they'll release more titles soon.Go HD-DVD. You will be unable to take your eyes off the screen.
This is by far the best notebook backpack I found. My laptop is a 15.5&quot; and its hard to to find a backpack that wasnt HUGE. This doesnt look huge but it has so much room inside it and plenty of space for books, disc, power cords, a mouse, etc. I also think its well made and has enough padding to protect your laptop. The zippers are great!!! Really smooth and it never feels like its sticking. Its also a lot easier on your back than one of the messenger style notebook cases! It also comes with a lifetime warrenty if you fill out the card and mail it back (at least mine did...it was inside the bag).
This holds a lot of CDs and I liked the sleeving for each CD, you can even put a label with each sleeve. Good quality and see through box.
I purchased this item in 2004 for hundreds of dollars just prior to an overseas trip, and used it again in 2005 and 2006 for two other trips - 3 times total. It has not been used since. It takes a long time to transfer photos and viewing them takes forever. I think the buttons are difficult to manipulate. It also takes hours and hours to charge if the battery is completely dead. I recently got it out and charged the battery, but the screen is so dim I can barely see anything on it. I have many photos stored in it and can't see them or figure out how to delete them so I can dispose of this useless piece of junk. Don't waste your money on this item. I would never trust it with my photos. Buy another brand.
I've had minor issues with the headphone contact, after several years of use, but the unit works well. It has protected my first generation Nano well, and after a lot of rugged use I'm quite pleased with the product.
Great product...I wish you could get cord seperate as my mount was fine, and cord was broken
I received my surge protector pretty fast and is pleased with the product. No complaints and hopefully it won't be tested if there is a power surge but feel sure the product will do its job.
Although it states that it does in the description, this keyboard does not include a usb port.
This router was the first router I used to network two computers. Works great, and the added ability to update its firmware is great for it to catch up with expanding technology. Since it is only for wired networking, I bought the wireless Linksys router several months later. However, I still use the BEFSR41 wired router for LAN parties. It's so easy to setup it's practically idiot-free. You plug in your cables and you're good to go. Make sure you got enough CAT5 cables though.Even though this router is very simple to set up and use, its features are so many that it could make any IT techy happy. I've had this router for about a year now, and I've never ever had any problems with it. Great job Linksys!
Easy installation under Windows 2000, works as described and as expected. I was especially interested in the voice features (speaker phone, caller ID) which are quite good.A good buy, in my opinion.
It's good but not rugged enough. The external ptt button just doesn't work and it's difficult to listen to music when you travel with a passenger in the intercom mode.They are just ok for the price, but I was expecting a lot more.
If you are looking for a nice, low-cost KVM with excellent video quality then this is the one to get. It isn't the cheapest, but I think it is far better than IOgear, Linksys, or Netgear. It's slightly more expensive than those units but you can't beat the video quality. The limitations are obvious in that the unit only supports two CPUs and needs a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.You can however connect this unit to a USB computer through a PS/2 to USB adapter. I used this to connect my laptop over USB. I initially purchased a PS/2 to USB adapter that did not work. I was able to find one model that did work. I recommend the Tripp Lite KVM Converter USB to PS/2 (Model # B015-000) with this KVM.
I got this camera as a supplimentary camera to my nicer Fuji. What I wanted was something that could easily and confortably fit in my pocket, instead of having to have a camera around my neck all the time. The size and form factor is excellent for this; it feels no bigger then a cell phone in your pocket.Picture quality is great. Pictures are crisp and clear. Macro mode takes very detailed close-ups.It would be nice to have more then 2X zoom, but that is what my bigger camera is for, so no big deal.A note the date being retained when the battery is removed. The date is only lost if the battery is out for a period of time. I got an extra battery off eBay (way cheaper then what is offered on Amazon) and on a swap out, the time and date stays. There is probably a capacitor on the memory that keeps this setting. This cap can only provide power to the memory for so long before needing a recharge. Get an extra battery off eBay for $10, problem solved.For the money, this is an excellent sidekick to your primary camera.
I use this UPS to support two of my GNU/Linux Servers, and it works very very well.The digital LCD looks very nice and convenient.The alarm behaviour when brownouts and blackouts come, is okey.. because we need to know when the electrical supply fails..!Another excellent manufacturer feature is its software support for Multiplatform Operating Systems like Unix/Linux and other OS'sThe computer hardware manufacturers must be follow the Tripplite example. Build software interfaces for your equipment that works with the next dominant Server and Desktop Operating System: GNU/Linux, FreeBSD and other Unixes..I am computer science engineer and I know what this means.I'll going to buy another one again.
I had this keyboard a couple years. Great keyboard. However the characters rubbed off some of the keys.Would never buy again, so now I have a Saitek Eclipse II with the keys lit up by leds.
Product worked exactly as advertised. I read a review saying it wasn't long enough. I disagree. They had to stop it at some point. It saves using batteries thats for sure.The vendor gave a window for delivery and it arrived on the first date. very speedy delivery.
I've probably bought 20 pairs of in-ear (earbud) headphones. For the money these are the best I've bought. They have a very high sensitivity so you don't have to have the volume cranked up on your ipod (mp3) which saves battery life. Also they sound great. I have a pair very close in style to these that I paid almost $100.00 for and I can't tell the difference (these might even be a little better). For the price, they're great phones, I highly recommend them to anyone.
A great price for a great product. I use this for anything Adobe-related and also for my 3D animation classes. It's very sensitive and accurate. It's mouse is also very accurate, and doesn't shake the pointer when you make tiny movements like a ball or wireless optic mouse would. The mouse is also wireless and takes no batteries! Works just like the Stylus. The stylus is great too, it has two buttons on the side and an eraser-like edge at the back that is actually used as an eraser in most supported software (like Adobe Photoshop). The Stylus also comes with a few exchangeable writing ends and an elegant cradle.The tablet itself is great. Depending on how you work, the size is relatively sufficient. It has two sets of buttons on each side for righty and lefty people. Both sets of buttons could be mapped exactly the same, so each right-set button would do the same action as it's equal left-set button, OR you could remap every single button differently, which is great and helps you avoid using the keyboard for shortcuts.Hope this helps. Don't miss out on this great deal, you won't regret it.
Great quality, but too small for just about anything but a set of keys. Cell won't fit unless it was a tiny flip.
We are happy with this headset- We try it for a periodof 2-3 hours continuos listerning and it it very comfortable.Diem-Tu
I bought one of these about year ago and it stopped reading most movie disks within 3 months. I had a new playback unit installed under warranty. 3 months later the cooling fan motor started making an awful racket and stops only when it is allowed to make racket for 5min. or so and then tap it. LG started out making good products but now it appears they have gone the way of most corporations today letting greed override their commitment to quality.
I've had my LC-20 for 2 weeks now, and love it! The movie feature works well and fits my needs as an educator. It's coming in really handy in my classroom with reports, behavior problems, etc. I have to keep a portfolio of my year, and this camera is making it happen.The 8 MB card that comes with the camera will not hold enough for much use; 2 movies and 2 or 3 photos at 1024. I've been filling up a 64MB card, so it's best to go 128 MB or higher. Your could easily spend more on huge memory than on a digital camera itself.I am replacing an RCA camera that has been replaced twice under warranty and am awaiting a third replacement. It's picture quality was fine, but the quality of the body and battery cover was lousy.
One year ago I bought this and put in my wifes old, clunky Dell Optiplex GX260, which was so slow that you could take a nice nap while windows was loading up.This dramatically increased the operating power of that old dinosaur, so without any reservations, I highly recommend it for anyone with an old 184pin RAM slot.
Best product that i've purchased so far. only thing is that it doesn't go off at times, but i'm satisfied.
I see that I'm hardly unique here. Like others who've posted reviews already, I bought my Logitech Trackman Marble back in 1995 or so when I bought my first Windows PC.So when I went GUI, like many of you, it seemed to me like a totally dumb idea to move a mouse around a desktop. It made much more sense to me to keep your hand on a stationary peripheral.At the time, the Logitech Trackman Marble was the only game in town if you wanted a trackball. This simple inexpensive little peripheral has outlived countless computers and has served me well for over ten years! Wow!So I was beside myself when some books on the shelf above my computer slipped and knocked a cup of Pepsi over my keyboard and Trackman last week. The keyboard? Eh! Keyboards are the proverbial dime a dozen these days. Big whoop. But my Trackman! I was frozen in terror. Do they still make trackballs? Or have mice totally won over? Or are they all ambidextrous now with the ball in the middle to appease lefties? I'm so used to using my thumb to roll the ball that I don't think I could get used to an ambidextrous trackball (and contrary to what others have said, I'm so comfortable using this type of trackball that I can frag in Unreal with the best of 'em using my thumb to aim with)!Amazon.com to the rescue! Much to my relief, Logitech still sells a Trackman trackball. The styling is a little more modern and "swoopy," but the design is essentially unchanged in 10+ years--and that's a GOOD thing! I ordered it from Amazon last week and find it fits me as well as my prior Trackman Marble. The Trackman Wheel is a wee bit smaller than the Marble and the mouse buttons are a little closer together--not enough to see, but my hand feels the difference. But that's no big deal, I got used to it after just a few minutes. Also, it comes with a driver CD, but Windows recognized it out of the box without having to install the CD--even the wheel. That's a good thing too because I don't like installing unnecessary software onto my PC if I don't have to. I can't praise Logitech enough! Highly recommended for anyone addicted to a thumb type trackball!Incidentally, after my new Trackman arrived and I breathed a sigh of relief that it is essentially the same design, I performed a little "surgery" on my dead Trackman. Removing the four little screws from underneath it, I disassembled it. Before you read on, don't try this on any working device--this was a shot in the dark on a device that I had given up for dead anyway. With the ball out and the screws removed, the shell pops apart easily and the tiny circuit board lifts right out--no prying necessary or risking snapping little prongs off to lift it out. Being careful not to break any of the delicate wire jumpers, I wiped the circuit board down with a damp cloth to get all the Pepsi gunk off. Then after it dried, I wiped it down again with a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to remove any residual moisture. The top and bottom plastic shell, as well as the ball, I ran under the hot water faucet for a few minutes (there's no metal parts). Letting it all dry out overnight (the slightest moisture on any electronic circuit will totally fry it upon giving it power), I reassembled it the next morning. Guess what? I plugged it back into the USB port, and it works perfectly! Better, actually, than it had worked for a long time. Being optical, the Trackman Marble never lost its precision over the years the way ordinary mice do after a year or so, but I was never really able to clean those little metal prongs in the ball socket very well, and the ball sometimes felt "sticky" even after cleaning the ball socket out. Picking the gunk off those little metal prongs in the ball socket with my fingernails never got it as clean as the "overhaul" it just received. So now I have two working Trackmans, both seemingly in brand new condition!So I'm going to go back to using my old Trackman Marble and put the new Trackman back in its box and save it for when my old one does eventually wear out.
I just bought this for home use. I love it and now want one for work! It is fun, easy to use and extremely comfortable to type on. Check prices!.... Cordless, Optical Mouseman is equally nice to use. Haven't had it a week so I can't comment on battery life.
ipod of new generation works neither video nor photos. in ningun side says perdi my money that is responsible for so great deceit.I feel deceived in the purchase of my radius, this radius does not bring neither port usb nor for memory card, its only characteristic are the IPOD and in its publicity they do not say that the new generations of IPOD do not work my to understand is a swindle and there is no seriousness in its sales, I have always bought to pioneer and I regret to have bought a as bad product as this this same writing I will put it in amazon.comResponse (Lisa Hammel) 04/11/2008 09:57 AMDear Alejandro,The new iPODS, [Nano w/video, iTouch, and "Classic" 80 and 160 gig] will play music on our radios, charge their battery, and the interface works the same as the prior iPODS did, i.e. with music, etc. However, they only play video or photos on their own internal screen. This is a change from the current iPODS. Apple made this sudden change and disabled the video out on both the 30 pin connector AND the headphone jack on the new iPODS for some reason.We are working with Apple now to design in a special authorization IC to enable the newest iPODS to play video in our next generation of radios. We have no firm date on when we will have a product available that activates the video out on the new iPODS. There won't be any adapters made for the older radios for the new iPODS.In order to reply to this message, you must click on the link [...] and LOG IN to the web site. DO NOT simply click on &lt;Reply>. If you just click on &lt;Reply>, we will not receive your response.Sincerely,LisaCustomer ServiceCustomer (ALEJANDRO PIEDRA) 04/10/2008 01:31 PMMY IPOD ONLY SOUNT, I CAN+T CONECT FDOR SEE MY FOTOS OR VIDEOS MI IPOD SETUP IS CORRECT TV ON. PLEASE HELPCustomer (ALEJANDRO PIEDRA) 04/10/2008 01:31 PMMY IPOD ONLY SOUNT, I CAN+T CONECT FDOR SEE MY FOTOS OR VIDEOS MI IPOD SETUP IS CORRECT TV ON. PLEASE HELP
I thought for a while that my DSL provider's modem was screwed up until I found out that there was some sort of problem with the router. I purcahsed this particular router thinking that a different brand would not have the same problems as my linksys wireless router. However, after speaking with SBC for about 20 minutes and another 20 minutes on the phone with netgear I found out it was a software not hardware problem; since I bought the router over 90 days ago, I don't have free tech support anymore. Henceforth since it isn't a hardware problem I would have had to pay 32.95 just to fix a configuration problem, rendering the 3 year warranty on the router pretty much useless. I only payed $40 for the router! The customer service is horrendous there. The guy did not explain what he was telling me to do. I was unaware that there were still companies that charged for tech support on electronics. Wow. It seems like they have some sort of magical thing that goes wrong on them so you have to either pay for tech support or buy a new router. Thankfully, I managed to reconfigure it myself to get it to work. Boycott Netgear.
This is OK for taked money. Thank. What I am waiting, that I have.I That is exselent woring and come in time
Good, comfortable strap. I, too, was a little concerned about the thickness. We use this product on a pair of binoculars from the '70s who knows where the original strap is. Anyway, it is comfortable and could not beat the price and it was easy to put on, adjust, etc. Glad to purchase a quality product made in the USA!
I'm overclock my system and I needed a temporary cooling solution until I could get a new CPU cooler. It needed to be fairly quiet since I keep it in the family room. I bought a couple of these (one for blowing and one for sucking) for my ATX Mid-tower since an 80mm fan was the biggest my case could handle. These fans push a lot of air (27CFM) and are fairly quiet doing it (21dbA). There are plenty of quieter fans that don't move as much air, but these provide a nice tradeoff between noise level and effectiveness.
I have had this remote for quite some while. It has untangled me from juggling with multiple remotes and multiple batteries. Logitech has done an excellent job maintaining their remote database. The Harmony software is intuitive, I could easily follow the steps setting up the machines. When a certain electronic does not respond correctly, I need not worry, the on-screen help would guide me through the troubleshooting steps. I also have some lesser-known electric such as HDMI switcher and such, I was able to google for an answer on how to get it working with the Harmony control.There are two minor issues with the remote - one is the Volume and Channel buttons, they are tiny and after a while I would have to push them very hard to get a response. Another issue would be charging station and battery, they are rather fragile, a slight vibration could disengage the contact, so after a while I would have to pay a few bucks to replace the battery.
I agree with most people about the stand. It pretty much sucks. The camera's quality is pretty good tho, and when you match it with the price, it kicks Logitech to the curb. Highly recommended!
I had bought this product for my components pc. I just love the burner. I've tried imation 2x dvd-r and they are screwy; 1 burnt (defraged before burning) and 4 are coasters (didn't defrag). But i had no single problem with Memorex 4x dvd-r's. With amazon's free shipping the memorex dvd media are the same price as retail store prices for 25 spindels on sale and that's amazon's full time price. i gotta say this I LOVE AMAZONS PRICES!
I recently picked up the Aiwa CN5 headset from radio shack (~$$$) and was pleasantly surprised at how a low-cost NC headset could perform. I also use higher-end ones when flying my plane, but they are WAY too bulky for portable electronics (CD/DVD) on commercial flights. Anyway, Aiwa headset sounds fine, but has no padding on the plastic band which scrapes my hairless head top! Bring along a felt pad or something or it will get annoying very quickly! All-in-all, I'd recommend picking up a set.
Cheap filters, but all packed with great smooth glass with the desired effects. My case is filled with Opteka gear, because I can't afford the big brands but appreciate and DESIRE quality! They might not be as good as the expensive stuff, but they are close!
High quality. Attractive design. Great kit to clamp or drilled hole surface. One strong spring keeps the monitor where you want it. Very functional to create many angles. Heavy flatscreens will not work perfectly as spring wont handle the weight.I would buy again for a 17in. 19in might be too heavy.I would suggest a knob to twist to hold a particular position for heavy flat screens.
THE Sony ICD-B16 Digital Voice Recorder LIVES UP TO THE SONY STANDARD AND IS A GOOD PRICE FOR THE SONY IT WORKS GREAT WORLD. THERE IS A MAJOR ERROR ON THE WEB PAGE, THAT IS THE PICTURE SHOWING IS OF THE Sony ICD-P28 Digital Voice Recorder WHICH LOOKS SIMILAIR BUT HAS THE USB PORT. THE Sony ICD-B16 Digital Voice Recorder DOES NOT. I GIVE THE Sony ICD-B16 Digital Voice Recorder A 5 -2 FOR WEB PAGE ERROR...BY THE WAY I GOT MINE FROM WALMART FOR $44.9... IT HAS A MIC SENS SWITCH THAT PICKS UP BETTER SOUND FURTHER AWAY. I ALMOST USED IT AS A BUG ONCE, AND IT WORKS THAT GOOD. SOMETIMES YOU'LL REALLY NEED THE EXTRA FEET IN TRANSMITION YOUR EARS MISS
This was an exact replacement of our first purchase, whose internal battery charging circuit malfunctioned after several years. The iPaq is a great device, so that is why we wanted to replace it soon. The replacement, purchased off of Amazon, works great !! Thank you!!
Its amazing.Pictures very bright and crisp clear in a day light and most of the situation however it sucs when I take night scene pictures. Its a great machine comparing price\quality compass. I recommend it for intermediate photographers. Auto mode is great for most of amator pictures.Cheers
This a great product..great sound, even though it lacks a THX decoding it makes up for it with the 7.1 channel surround.The ports are neatfully separated for easy use, which is a plus.The only problem is with the hard to manuever remote and OSD (on screen display)...it takes a good hour or two for setup but it is well worth it. One of the other great aspects of this receiver is the fact that it can decode music into DTS NEO 6---which is just as astounding a decoder as HDCD.
This camera takes GORGEOUS photos! Such a lovely grain, great autofocus, and superb features make this one a winner! Just attach a 50mm f/1.4 lens on this baby, and you're going to get extraordinary photos for life. use ISO 200 or lower for the best effects. I use ISO 160, it is great and contrasty!
First, I must complain that the color of the sleeve is more Orange than "Rust". However, for the past two years, I've have used this neoprene sleeve to protect my iPhone 4 while it's in my pocket. After two years of constant abuse, it is rather shabby, but still in pretty good shape. I would buy another without a second thought if I needed one. Please know that this isn't a sleeve that will protect your phone from true damage. It's best for purses and pants, not rocks and drops.
I did like you are thinking of doing, saving a few bucks on a card that you think will probably work OK. I spent thousands on my vacation and thought I'd save a few bucks on a memory card. Foolish mistake. The card went blank with all my vacation shots on it. I'd give it one star, but Transcend was kind enough to send my card overseas to see if any of my vacation footage was salvageable. It wasn't. SanDisk from now on.
I have had this unit for a couple of years now. The manual buttons other than the DVD load and unload, do not work. touching any button turns the unit off. I did not notice this until after I had it for a few weeks, because I always used the remote. So I guess it doesn't matter.I notice volume changes with 5.1 sound when I use the TV output into the AUX connector. I don't know if it is the TV or the Sherwood causing it.Next time I will buy a 5.1 or 7.1 system.
I recently bought this camera after waiting long enough to get the 717 and exchanging the 717 for it. After comparing the two the 828 has more detailed photos but the 717 pictures are overall better consitently. A really big disappointment, I want to like this camera and i try but for every 5 photos 1 comes out as amazing. The purple fringing is bad but just annoying, filters clear it up easily and make the photos look better anyway. There is also a clarity problem with any light that is not out doors. Maybe its just my camera and if anyone else has this problem please say so, but shutter lag is horrible. The 717 was way better. And the buttons on the lens for Macro and bracketing can get in the way and accidentally pressed.On the positive side it has awesome features, and looks. The feel is solid and lens with the proper filters can take some awesome shots. The manual zoom is a step above the 717's button zoom. As well the features are better than the 717.I will keep this camera but plan on getting a Canon 10D as my pro shot taker when I want reliability and reduce this to the alternate. I tried not paying attention to the bad stars and figured they were wrong. I really want to like it but I have been disappointed too many times, more times than not I have to force myself to like it. Sony should take a hint by the review articles and put out a better product. Again I would like to give it more stars but I would be lying.
I recently put these in with a higher end sony deck so they get about all the power they need. But, some bass notes hit a little funny(it's hard to descibe the noise). I haven't been able to figure out the frequency and I don't think it would have anything to do with lack of power. I mean most bass hits amazingly but there's just that certain small freq. range that throws em off and it sounds a little funny. But, overall great speakers for the price.....I do wish they had type X's because I like to stick with alpine speakers....the sony deck, although still fairly nice, was a mistake.
Exactly what we needed for both finding our way around town and while out on the trails. Durable, rugged, small, easy to use.
I just bought a pair of these speakers and I have to warn everyone to avoid them at all costs. They produce an unbelievable hiss, even when turned all the way down (the hiss is louder than my entire computer). I contacted Klipsch support and they acknowledged that there were known quality control issues with them and that's why they don't make them anymore. I'm still waiting to find out if they'll even replace them. In the meantime, I'm going to contact Amazon about returning them, even if I have to take a considerable hit for restocking an opened item. These things are terrible at the low price of $100. I can't even begin to imagine paying $300 for them.
Cable does not work. I intended to use this 10 foot extension between a laptop and an external hard drive and it did not connect. Direct connection works find. I tried it with a printer and it also failed. I didn't get around to checking it our immediately as I didn't expect any problem with a simple cable. My 30 day return has expired.
This item was (and still is) described in a previous review as including Firewire cables. It does NOT have such cables, & Amazon refused to accept it for return, leaving me with a product I cannot use. Customer service is non-existent. I will dispute this charge on my credit card.
First, let me say Amazon has the very best and lowest price for this product, and when there is free shipping it makes me want to stock up.I have used about three ink cartridges so far and easily over 300 pictures have been printed through my picturemate. Many of the reviews which say they ran out of ink, I just can't understand.Maybe they didn't clean the printer heads or do a nozzle check. Whenever the printer has been turned off for any period of time you need to do a quick bit of "maintenance" as listed on the menu. Follow the manual. It is not time consuming, and your cartridge will outlive the 100 copies of pictures that come with it.
I got my Photosmart 945 about 8 months ago, having previously owned and liked an HP 912c. If you're wanting to get something better than a point-n-click camera but not go all out to a prosumer/professional camera, this would be an ideal choice. I recently got a Minolta A200 for my regular shooting, but still keep this one as a secondary camera.The 945 looks like a real camera, and fits your hand like a "real" 35mm. If you've got big hands or used real film cameras, it'll feel just right. (Note to manufacturers: quit making new cameras so small, and no more funky looking boxes with a lens stuck on.) Even though it's made of plastic the camera has a solid quality feel to it, and that does make a difference in how you feel toting it around.The biggest advtantage for newer users is the menu system is very easy to use, linear and simple to figure out. The menus are accessed by a simple four button ring switch with a cental button, plus: the menus have instructions! That's right, HP put in little guides so if you don't know what white balance is you can find out right then and there.The pictures are very good, but are held back from greatness by being a little on the soft side. You can set the sharpening up a little in the camera or fix it by editing in Photoshop. FYI it's always better to start out a little soft than be too sharp. For shots at low shutter speeds you have to hold it very steady. (or just put it on a tripod and use the timer switch.)It does have a generous 15 second maximum exposure for night shots, and I found out recently that this camera can pick up infrared, although I think most cameras can just people don't know it. If you don't believe me, make a movie clip and point your TV remote control at the lens and start pressing buttons.Another advantage is this camera uses readily available AA batteries and dime-a-dozen SD cards. However, as with nearly all AA cameras you're best to get NIMH rechargeables and use regular AA's only in an emergency.There are some faults, however. The camera, or at least mine, is very slow writing to the memory card no matter how fast a card you have. I think the hardware is simply limited. It's happened a few too many times I take 2-3 shots, wait a second, then can't take another for 4-8 seconds until the buffer clears out. Also, the movie mode is at the very small resolution of 288X208 and clips are limited to 60 seconds. I was distinctly not impressed with the movies it made.Probably one of the unique features is the adaptive lighting, which I think they're calling digital flash now. Basically it takes dark parts of images and lightens them, which can help if you're taking a picture of a strongly backlit subject. It works, but you can also do the same thing in Photoshop. However, a feature is a feature and if you're Photoshopless it can fix some otherwise bad shots.Overall I was satisfed with the camera, but felt limited by the softness (most people don't notice it) and the very slow memory writing. I also didn't like the always-exposed LCD display, but so far I've kept from scratching it. The lens cap comes with an attaching string to the camera. (Thank you!) It works on either a Mac or PC, and as a "professional" looking camera that can take AA's and SD cards it's a plus.
To be honest, I don't love this brand of ink nor the printer I use it with, the MP390 Multipass. It's old tech, and the quality of my prints is not really resume-quality these days. However, for every day printing of things like coupons or receipts and making photocopies, this ink is very affordable and even long-lasting if your use is moderate. I plan to buy a photo-quality printer this year, but I plan to continue to use my old printer, and Canon BCI ink as long as they continue to make it, as I've seen the going rate for nice printer ink and it's eye-poppingly expensive.For specs, the black is really the only color I use, as I find the color ink to be terrible in my printer. Not sure if that's just the old tech, or if my printer's color heads are done in. However, the printer won't work without a color tank, so I always make sure to have one in. I don't have too much trouble with the ink smearing or anything, like I said, it's an efficient if not high-end solution for everyday printouts.Amazon has a great price for this ink, and the cartridges can be recycled in many office supply shops, some of which even give out rewards, so there's an opportunity to maximize your value from these little ink tanks.
Easy to install, basically plug it all in and go... Construction isn't top notch, but it isn't junk either. Problematic in that the signal strength is not as advertised. They say it will extend the distance of a remote, and that the reciever eye can be installed behind the set. This has not been true for me. I had to play around with positioning it, finally leaving it hanging about an inch below the screen. It works there okay, albeit some delay. I have a 52" Aquos and wonder if perhaps it is just the radiation... They mention this problem with a 32" Aquos specifically, so I can't figure why this one would be different. It does seem to just not work or delay, and then all of a sudden work fine once the picture "changes", so I think it has more to do with the radiation. Your mileage may vary.Overall, I think it is okay for the price. I don't regret choosing it, but I wish it worked as advertised. Certainly affords a clean install, so it is worth it there.
This is an excellent case for my hard drive - protective and compact. Will prevent me from misplacing or damaging the drive.
The product I got was defective. All it does is jam the paper and then gives the message "Back Cover Open". The product also seemed very flimsy, which is why I got a refund instead of an exchange.
This thing has turned into an unfunctioning piece of junk overnight. It was printing fine, slow as Christmas, but fine until a few days ago. It is less than ten months old, light use, & just a few days ago, it first quit printing black. I went through the whole routine of cleaning the print heads, nozzles, etc.Now nothing works but yellow. It is also the sorriest excuse for a scanner that I have ever seen.Consider this thing trash.... the first thing that I have purchased from Amazon that was junk.As for a rating, how about minus 5 ? Why do you insist that I rate it at least 1? This thing is not worthy of a 1.
It's a battery for a reasonable value and keeps my cordless phone alive - what more could I ask for (maybe World Peace).
I just got the case. It has a nice feel to it and is very well constructed. I'm happy with the purchase. This price is very good.ProsHeavy Duty Zipper.Well made.Great protection.StylishConsNo belt clip. I don't really miss it but it would be nice to free up my hands and stick it on my belt. (but then again, I will look less like a geek.)Makes Palm III more bulky. Difficult to keep in pocket.Not much room inside to store anything besides a business card and a couple of scraps of paper.Velcor mount for Palm III not very secure.
I bought this camera 9 months ago and I've been very happy with it. Picture quality is superb. Never showed blurry pictures unless "shooting without flash in darker places". If you shoot without flash in dark places pictures will be blurry. It is not a flaw. This problem is related to "night shot" ability. You may choose others for more money. Movie quality is medium. Overall this is a perfect choice for leisure purposes.
In my opinion there is only one downfall to the Raptor, it is louder than a regular Hard Drive, I don't mind at all, but it is worth noting. Oh and unless you have a clear Hard Drive cage in your tower with a window, you are not going to be able to see through the nifty little plexiglass window on the Raptor X.When I refer to best Hard Drive on the market I am directing this to those of you who have a lot of data that needs to be loaded; the Raptor will do this fast and with ease. I have two of these running in a raid 0 array, wow are they fast.I am a Flight Simmer and for those of you who are not aware Flight Simulator has lots of data to load, I mean a lot! The two Raptors load FSX in about 20 seconds and Flight Sim 2004 in about 5, and I have many, many add-ons so these programs are not just their "Stock" size.Simply put, if you want your computer to start up, load programs and just run, FAST, than look no further you have found your new hard drive. Also, the quality and warranty (5Years), are second to none for a product of this sort. Sure you could get a drive 4 times the size for the same or less cost; but if speed, efficiency, and quality are paramount in your computing world just buy one! Or two, or three... ;)
We ordered a digital camera from your website and were very happy with the service and the camera. It arrived in a timely fashion and everything was great. Thank you Betty Donnelly
I've had the Roady 2 for about 1.5 years and have been very happy with XM radio performance (I move the unit from car to home to boat) and the performance has been great. My problem with the Delphi Roady 2 is the connections. First the yellow tip in the car DC power connection came off the plug and lodged in the power socket on the radio thus preventing me from using other power connections for home or boat. Delphi advised me to cut the tips off the other power connectors so they would make contact. This worked and put me back in business with all power supplys. Next the line out socket (center connector where the tape cassette adapter and line plugs for other stereo systems plug in) stopped working with all adapters. Dephi tech support informed me that there was internal damage which could not be repaired and since it was out of warranty, I should buy a new one. It seems to me that this unit which initially cost $100 should have lasted more than 18 months.
This camera is great for everyday use. The 3.1 megapixels effective make it a worthwhile buy. Definitely a graet camera.
I am impressed by the functionality of the tripod. Very sturdy. Build quality a little to be desired. Scared will break after heavy use. I returned it due to a slippage in the panning from left to right. Only at a certain point, but still not good enough when you want an overall smooth pan. Maybe I will reorder another to see if it has the slight slip in the head on a pan. Fingers crossed.
I have other Belkin SurgeMaster surge protectors that I LOVE and fully expected to love this one just as much. I was looking for a smaller surge protector for areas like my bedside table where I only have a small number of things to plug in. I love that the outlet covers slide over the outlet to keep dust (and cat fur) out of unused outlets. The outlet covers on other Belkin SurgeMasters I own are very sturdy. However, these outlet covers are quite flimsy - one even lifts up about 1/4 of an inch from the surge protector itself. I'm very disappointed in the quality of construction.
For the price, i was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this little package. I have a relatively old computer - p3 500 w/ 192mb ram, and a 16mb voodoo3 video card - all on windows 98.The card installation was a breeze, and the installed software was great. I had my first movie made in two days.I've used this for a month now w/ no complaints. Highly recommend it.
I bought this thinking I was going to save money by buying an off brand battery for my camera (Kodak easy share) at half the cost of what Kodak sells them for. I should have just bought the kodak battery.I put the battery in my camera and turned it on to see if it worked, and it did. I set the time and date, took a few pictures, then turned it off and put it on the charger, since the battery apperantly didn't come already charged. That was the last time the my camera turned on while this battery was in it. It was on for all of five minutes, Not at all worth it.
Manual complicated and not well organized. Have to admit, at first it seemed to record DVD's ok from front s-VHS input (reason I bought the unit. Competitors put these in back, or only offer composite video input). But after sharing DVDs with friends, some reported "Cannot read disk" errors.When you spend 6-8 hrs recording in EP mode, cannot finalize the disk is frustrating and infuriating. Call to Customer Service suggested different brands of disks.OK. I started using [one of]their recommended Verbatim DVD-R and DVD+R disks. Again I started getting non-ability to finalize. Yesterday it started not recognizing ANY disk - "Unknown disk, please check disk again". Second call yesterday to CustSvc resulted in (barely understandable India accent) suggestion to try laser head cleaner.Now, blank disks and pre-recorded Commercial disks generate error mssg above. 3rd Call to CustSvc (very understandable girl this time) has me try an audio CD. This worked. But this implicates the laser head, and she simply directs me to repair facility because I'm out of warrantee.I note B&H; no longer offers GoVideo-hmm? Related?
This is a big glass, well made 02.8MS fast lens. It allows for dynamic, big color photos fast! I've learned that when I couple my 17-55mm lens with my 30d for indoor portraits, I get some of the best shots I could ever ask. I use this lens outside on my Rebel XTi primarily for the increase in the XTi's MP count.Last night we has a lunar eclipse here in Portland, I used this lens for it's speed in that low light situation and got some beautiful shots. The Canon 17-55mm lens is well worth the investment made in it's purchase.
I bought these converters for a trip to Europe earlier this year but was only able to use them once. Though it probably would've worked fine had I known what I could or couldn't plug into it, an explanation of products that worked with this voltage would be good, since I'd never traveled overseas or had to use a converter before. Advice to people traveling overseas: Buy a larger size converter if you plan on using a US hair dryer or curling iron. For laptops and camera batteries, it worked fine.
I have this model for more than 2 years and enjoy it everyday. This is a bargain with high-end features for less. I would sugget to buy this receiver with Bose acoustimass speakers for ultimate experience.
Look, you're going to have trouble if your an ape at a computer. Sure, the screen can be green, but that was the case when I tried using an incompatible feature on my Mac OS X. Folks, it's common sense when you buy this at Wal-Mart for $18.69. Definitely worth it now since connecting this device of simplicity on my Windows XP!!!! so take it from me, you can't go wrong with this affordable product. thank you. (This one's a keeper.)
I got this drive because I needed a cheapo DVD-ROM drive for my guest computer. Well, to my surprise, it's really fast. When loading software, the drive would fly. I tested out a DVD and had no problems skipping through the movie.
These are the best speakers I've ownedI bought these a couple a days ago and I must say these speakers were incredible. They sounded amazing for a pair of $24.00 speakers they really work well with my Satellite digital receiver and my Blu Ray player when connected to my Sony amplifier. I was so blown away at how awesome the movies sounded through these speakers. I totally recommend these speakers and you can't beat the price. They really do sound good I gotta tell ya I was complete satisfied with them. I could not be happier with them They sounded way better than my old Durabrand Satellite speakers.
Webcam was exactly what i was looking for. Ad help me decide which one to purchase. good advertizing, great price, quick shipping and appropriate packaging. Would order from this vendor again.
Great, used these to make a design on my wedding CD's that we handed out as party favors. It took a long time (15-25 minutes) per CD label, then the time it takes to burn the CD itself.
We live in an apartment, which only came with a deadbolt for the door. Needless to say, that even though we live in a nice area, and in a gated community, we wanted a bit more security.I researched online for a while, and all of the products in this category of security devices (small, cheap, easy to install) are about the same, so I went ahead and ordered this brand from Amazon. It does what it is supposed to do. It is a little device that has two pieces. The main unit, and the little sensor unit. Your stick them both (they come with adhesive already on them, with a sticker covering backing you just have to remove) to the door, at the edge where the door opens. One on the door itself, the other on the door jam, aligned with the other.Once the unit is armed (and has its 2 AAA batteries (not included)) then when either one of the sensors moves too far away from the other (such as when the door opens), then the alarm goes off.The reason I am rating this 4 instead of 5 stars, is because the alarm isn't quite as loud as I would like. They say about 90-100 decibels. It is more like 60-ish. It is still loud, and would certainly startle an intruder, but if your door is several doors and hallways away from where you sleep, and you are a sound sleeper, you may just sleep right through the alarm. It should have been louder.We have the window sensors from this same brand on order now, I will review them once I have installed them.
The sound is fine, the fit is good, but the headpiece broke right at the thinnest point with very little force. Both sides. Within about 60 days.
THEY HAVE NO CUSTOMER SERVICE...THEY NEVER PICK UP THE PHONE ..EVER.ITS A JOKE.. THE PRODUCT IS VERY CHEAP...NO WAY CAN YOU GET 100 FT RANGE OUT OF THE SENSERS...
The bag looks great, especially the pink stitching. However, the bag is larger than I had imagined vertically but the width of the bag is great for putting extra stuff in with the laptop. Overall would recommend the bag to someone else. Have received a lot of great compliments regarding the distinctive bag.
I got a pair of these from the factory outlet at less than $300 for the pair, shipped. They replaced a 30 yr old pair of JBL's with a 3 way, 10" woofer / 4" mid / 1"dome tweeter. I'm using them in a 2.1 stereo setup.I wasnt wowed, but certainly not dissapointed either. I'd say these towers meet my expectations.I was surprised at the clarity and detail in the mids on this dual 6-1/2" tower. My old JBL's had a muddier, mashed up midrange. The highs are pretty good too, but are maybe even a little shrill... with my amp and ears, anyway.A little lacking on the low end, but I expected that. 6-1/2" drivers only move so much air, and I LIKE my bass! No replacement for displacement ya know!I pair them with a 300 watt Infinity 12" powered sub. Very nice combo, once balanced. The big sub easily overpowers them, if I dont tone it down.I think a smaller 8' or 10" powered sub would probably be a perfect match for these towers.They do seem to have a pretty narrow vertical window, and are only 35-3/4" tall, so I'd recommend putting them on a 12-18" stand, unless you do most of your listening sitting down in front of them. Good lateral dispertion however, just dont place them too close to the back wall.Fit and finish are good to very good, all black looks nice, which is good, cause thats all they come in.The posts are the banana plug type, which is odd to me, though you can just take the cap off and screw it back onto the bare wire.Bottom line, I think a pretty nice set if you can find em for under $300 pr. I'd give them a 3.5, but it wont let me, so its 3 stars.
What can you say. Seagate drives still not impressing me much. Purchased this to replace a failed Maxtor drive and is working great.
Pros: This keyboard is full sized and fairly easy on the fingers. No problems with it after over a month of daily use. It has a high-quality feel. It's the best lefty keyboard I could find, and I'm glad I spent the extra money.Cons: Like others have said, it's noisy. It clacks. If you type a lot of text in the vicinity of others, you should think twice, especially if you really don't need the ten-key on the left.Conclusion: Love this keyboard. For me with ten-key needs on my left hand due to a major right-arm injury, it's perfect. It has possibly saved my job. The ability to mouse with my right hand and ten-key with the left at the same time also has the potential to make me even faster than before, and might have some advantages in some PC video games.
Bought this lens to work with my Sony A65. No problems at all using it with the camera (and I'm a novice at DSLR photography - this is the first time I've used an interchangeable lens).The results were fantastic (though credit also goes to the camera and its processor). I've used this for portraits, landscapes, zoom shots, close-ups, etc - and all turn out quite well.I can't compare this product to other lenses out there because I'm a novice ... but it works fine and more than does the job.PS: Kudos to Amazon's customer service who promptly sent me another of these lenses, no questions asked, when the first one was delayed in transit.
These cables work great and are a dime a dozen...couldn't be any happier with them. Don't fall for the gimicks and buy a cable that costs upwards of 60 bucks, these cables will provide you with all the functionality for an extreme fraction of the price.
After buying this product I found out the hard way that the only way this works as advertised is with a fairly new computer, preferable with a media center. I spent many, many, many frustrating hours trying to get the system to work on my 3 year old machine (Windows XP with plenty of memory). In the meantime I loaded the Cyberlink software into my old machine (with Windows 98) just to print out the docs, and the software completly fried the computer. So, we replaced the old computer with a new HP and voila, the camera and software now run as easy as the ads claimed. I think this camera is great, but most likely ahead of the general public's access to the hardware to make it function as it is intended. Unless you have a new system with a media center or are ready to upgrade, I would not recommend purchase.
Works great for both new iPod nano and older iPod Video! No more messing around with trying to find a good radio signal to play through.
This is a great sub for the price. i had a 10" 230w onkyo that was just ok,but i wanted a little more so i got the jbl e250p for $220.free shipping and i got much more than i expected.it is scary when you are watching dvds, and i am more than happy with it for music. you can find better subs but they will COST YOU a LOT MORE MONEY
It's exactly what I was looking for. It came in perfectly secured and safe and worked right out of the box.
This is a great player. I love kenwood. This is the top of the line. It has so many usfull features its a breaze to use and not one of those systems that has features you cant use or dont know how to. I give this the highest rating! 5+
I got this for my 94 year old dad, as he was having trouble with his original keyboard that was 10 years old. He hooked this up easily without a problem, and though he had trouble at first with the key strike setting....once that was set properly, the keyboard works like a charm. Great product, easy to set up, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! And, btw, SUPER QUICK shipping to an alternate address, with no problems!
This was a gift and the receiver was very happy with the size and fact it could be hung on the wall.
great product, did not slow down my olympus stylus 720sw at all, like some reviews say... love the extra space.
in the customer upload photos, some one said they did not know why the shoulder strap was curved. the shoulder strap is curved so when the camera bag is at your left hip, with the hip strap seccured, you can put the shoulder strap over your head and rest it on your right shoulder with out it being uncomfortable. sure you may look like an idiot walking around with a fanny pack. its no longer the 90's and fanny packs make us look ridiculous but, if im going to disneyland or disneyworld, i will fit right in with my camera at my hip and the strap over my shoulder.i purchased this bag strickly for its fanny pack possibility. when im at disneyland all day i want to be able to remove my jacket with out asking my husband to &#34;hold this for me&#34; while i do so. this camera bag fits my canon eos 650d (t4i) as well as my sony hx200v. both cameras fit and i believe i can even manage to squeeze in a gopro camera in here as well or a slim point and shoot.the bag is a bit small. i would only be able to hold the camera, 1 or 2 additional lenses, some extra batteries if i need them memory cards if i need them and maybe the HUGE canon battery charger... but i doubt the charger will fit in here. it also has 2 pouches in the front for what i first assumed would be lenses but a lens wont fit in the pouches. maybe a nice spot for hand sanitizer and thats about it. maybe lens cloth?over all this bag is great for some one with one camera not to many lenses and who doesnt need to bring their huge canon charger.
I must give this product 1 star as I have never been able to get it to work. It could not find the wireless network from my LinkSys router. The troubleshooting documentation is not helpful and the online support refers you back to the same inadequate documentation. The people on the online forums offered suggestions, but nothing helped.Others love the product, but for me it is useless.
I know these are commodity items, but wanted to note that this unit came with great instructions and an assortment of hardware to get the job done. You could spend a lot more on something that you'll never see again (after hanging the TV, I mean), but you shouldn't!
As a general rule, I think buyers should beware of any product that combines more than two functions. This combination camera/video recorder/voice recorder/mp3 player is a prime example. If it did just one of these things well, it might be a useful item. Unfortunately, it takes mediocre pictures and records substandard video due to its cheap optics. It would have been better marketed as a cheap mp3 player that also happens to take pictures. That being said, it's not completely useless- a kid would probably love this thing. If you want a fun gift for a youngling who's only interested in taking silly snapshots and recording fart noises, this would be a decent choice.
For my needs it worked perfectly. Admittedly I needed it for an unusual situation. I have an HP MediaSmart Server, which among it's many features, it can completely restore any client computer to an earlier backup date (it's worth it for this alone).Thus was the need for my daughter's computer. She had gotten a computer virus, so I decided to just restore to an earlier date. HP provides a 'Restore Client PC' CD for this. The problem was her computer has Vista 64 OS, and the restore software could not find the built-in Ethernet port. The restore CD is 32 bit, so the 64 bit drivers didn't work. I fussed with trying to locate 32bit drivers, to no avail.So, I bought this. Installed the drivers on a USB thumb drive, plugged it in and 5 minutes later I was restoring. Worked perfect first time.Bottom line is, it cost me $18, but saved hours of headaches.
I purchased the Nikon Premier LX-L 8x20 binoculars two years ago, and have used them many days birdwatching, backcountry skiing, hiking and mountaineering. In my opinion, the optics are better than any other compact bino at any price. Before I bought them I checked out high quality/high price compact offerings from Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica and others. To my eye the clarity and crispness of the image of these Nikon compacts is better than all the other alpha compacts. The closest competitor was the Leica Ultravid, very fine glasses, but at nearly twice the price. The image quality of the Nikon and Leica blew away the Swaro and Zeiss. (IMO the compact binos from Swarovski and Zeiss fall short of their superior full size glasses.) The Nikon LX-L 8x20s have very little edge distortion and pincushioning, remarkable for such small glasses.Re the complaints in two reviews re the mechanics: The pivots in these Nikon compacts are easily tightened by popping off two rubber caps and snugging up the pivots with a screwdriver. I tightened them one time and left the rubber caps off in anticipation of tightening them again, but I have 100+ days with no need to tighten again. Plus, the exposed screw heads look pretty cool. : )I had no problem adapting to the "pinkie" focus. I use my middle finger to focus.Of the five pairs of binos in our household, my Nikon Premier 8x20s get the most use. Of course, full size quality glasses have a larger exit pupil that's better for low light and have a wider FOV. But for daylight viewing these Nikon compacts hold their own against our best full size binos.I don't wear glasses so eye relief is not an issue for me. My eyeglass-wearing bud states that these Nikon compacts have sufficient eye relief. But I suggest that you try before you buy if you wear glasses.I highly recommend these glasses. Nikon hit the sweet spot.
Same issue as everyone else. The lamp life is horrible. Do you think Toshiba did this to sell lamps at $250 a pop? Great way to make extra money. I'm sticking to Plasma and LCD from now on and more then likely wont go with a Toshiba.
The accessory kit is awesome!! I have the dock set up by my home stereo with a cord running to my computer. It is nice becasue you can send songs directly to it from your computer and then play them through your stereo. The only minor complaint is the rechargable batteries do not last as long as real batteries but I was able to go over six hours on a plane with them. I only wish it had a remote.
I received the wrong cord from this company the first time. After emailing back and forth, they agreed to send me another one. The NEXT cord was for an audio device and didn't even have a USB connector on it! So after yet more emails and them asking me for a PICTURE of the cord they sent, they have agreed to send me yet another cord. I'm very frustrated with this company.
Nine bucks??? for 128mb??? I still have a lap top with a 250mb hard drive. This little baby is so low priced and convenient it makes zip disks and cdr's seem just stupid. The clear colored plastic is cool because you can see the guts. This one is a no brainer if you want to be able to grab stuff on the fly. Don't leave home without it.
Thee headphones provide a nice mix of quality and weight. I have had some others that sound good but weigh a ton.I think you will be satisfied with the spectrum of sound..
Lots of these cameras have been shipped without the caption. I also returned the camera asking for a refund. After they received it, I got an email from Amazon saying that the error had been fixed and they could ship out the 'correct' item, if I prefer, instead of a refund.I accepted but am still awaiting thew camera - let's see if it is still missing the caption...
I purchased my Epson Stylus Color 980 over one year ago (...). I had read one review in a computer magazine prior to that purchase and the comparisons and specs sounded great. The new printer was to replace a H-P color inkjet, purchased in 92 or 93; A model 500C, I believe.The new Epson was purchased to print faster, better documents for my new business and to take advantage of the newer, better color printing for photos. It has done everything that was written about it and more. The E980 is very fast, has near laser clarity and is by far the most economical way to produce color prints and documents that I have used. It sips ink slowly and will make hundreds of color 8x10's with a single color cartridge.The mystery ? First, the store tried to talk me into a different brand and cheaper copier than the Epson. Lastly, I have seen almost nothing written or advertised about the Epson SC980 since that purchase. Yet this is a very, very fine product.As Jerry Seinfeld says,"What is the deal ?"
It's much better than I expected. It's sturdy and nice looking, with all the functions as the manufacture describes. It even comes with a piece of instruction to assist you to know this tripod better. With this kind of price, I am totally satisfied. Maybe just one little thing here: I agree with one of the reviews here: It'd be great if it comes with a carrying bag. Well, it's OK by me.
I got this when my cat knocked a vase of water over my cheap Acer laptop which ran really hot, needed the DVD drive fixed anyway and was not worth the money it would have cost to fix. Fortunately I had a Fujitsu ultraportable which I loved with a few minor problems (so I thought), but apparently it would have been over 200 to fix the broken mouse pad (for the second time) and the ac connection needed soldering there was no guarantee they could fix it but they wanted 80 dollars to find out. So I got this Compaq to the tune of $450.For the price I paid I have no complaints, ok, a few complaints, but they are complaints I would have had with a more expensive laptop, at this price they certainly wouldn't keep me from purchasing it. Overall this is a good laptop for basic home or student use.Vista is clunky and has some really annoying features which I won't get into read the reviews. Some of my software doesn't work with it, so instead of the free antivirus I was stuck buying one. There's no PC Card slot. I am not sure what I need a PC Card for at the minute but it is a little irksome that it isn't there. Most of the time I like the sharpness of the shiny screen, but it can be hard to see if you are outside. I like the feel of the keyboard too. Volume buttons are located above the keyboard and are quick and responsive. I would have liked a mouse scroll button but that is a minor thing.
Just bought these speakers and the sound coming from them(with a PS3, HDMI set up, 46' LCD, capable of lossless audio and 7.1 surround sound) is just unbelievabe, clear crisp sound, im loving them. Great speakers!
It's a basic power strip and works as expected. The reason that I purchased this unit is that it had a longer cord and I wanted to locate it a ways away from an outlet. It worked out perfect for this use and the grey color doesn't stand out too much.
I bought this radio because it had a cd player. I wanted to use it for the sole purpose of listening to cds made to help you sleep. I use it every night . I love that you can turn the brightness of the clock down. What I didn't like was that it took us awhile to figure out how to make it not go off every 6 hours. We felt the directions were unclear. Also a major flaw was where they put the volume dial. It is on the right side near the back. Hard to reach if you are in bed. I found out I had moved it louder when I was dusting. I don't think I would recommend it because of that. Also was a little pricey.
does not work with the macbook pro or imac. tried 28 discs from 2 different packages bought months apart, with different burning programs on the two different machines- no go on a single disc. they are garbage if you are a mac user. try verbatim or taiyo yuden instead.
I purchased this product not too long ago, maybe a week or so, and I really like it. The remote is simple to set up using their software but it won't get everything working perfectly. To get all the controls that you're used to having you have to customize the buttons on this, so it does require somewhat of a technological knowledge.But this ability to customize it makes it great because you can make any button on the remote do what you want it to(with the exception of the very bottom 2 which are picture mode and sound mode I think which the system won't let you configure).But for those who complain about it not being compatible with older components just don't know how to "teach" the remote to do functions...or don't have their original/current working remote. You can teach the remote to learn, store and mimic any other IR signal. So if you have a current remote that's not in there then you can program the remote to duplicate the IR signal. The remote has an IR receiver at the top end and the bottom end, which the bottom end is the one you point your old remote at to teach the 550 new signals.The only bad thing I have found so far is that you can not fully customize the remotes functions or the activities functions. You can't set up the remote to use an activity without it turning on the tv so if you already have the tv on then you have to go to devices and press an extra 3 buttons or so.Overall, I'm very satisfied with the remote. 4.5 of 5. -dw
This Koss DVD Home Theater is everything and more for the price. It came in 2 days, only took me 30 minutes to get hooked up. The instructions were good and everything was color coded to make it even easier. The only confusing part was how to hook up cable/satellite. The remote is a bit complicated, but only due to so many features. The sound is great. I watched James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theater on DVD and scrolled through all of the sound options, like Live, Performance Hall, Stage, etc. Each option gave a whole different feel and the speakers really did perform. I am going to suggest this system to my relatives who are not big audiophiles, but want good sound for their movies etc. Overall a great deal.
This case was very good, and quality is very good. Happy with store as they shipped promptly.
I spent a lot of time reviewing these dye-sub printers. I rarely print from a memory card, so that feature was not important to me. Watching this thing do its magic is a lot of fun! 3 passes to apply color, then the last pass for the glossy coat.I got it mainly for its portable size. It is tiny! Another plus is that it comes with a paper pack and ribbon.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the photos are a tad (just a tad) flat. I think it has more to do with the sony paper. My full size canon i960 makes a better print on the canon glossy paper.Other than that, this is a fantastic little device!
Loved it, used it everyday, had only nice things to say about it. Until about the four-month mark, when it just up and died for no apparent reason. Loved it enough that I'll get another one -- and recommend you do the same -- but this time I'll keep the receipt and register it so I can invoke the warranty.
Logitech makes great products and by in large, this one is no exception. Assuming you have the right placement of the transmitter to eliminate interference from your monitor etc... it is a fast and easy set up. The keyboard is light, but you have to hit the keys a bit harder than I would like and its noisy. The mouse works well, and both do have that &quot;cordless&quot; advantage.I was unable to kick back and type. I kept getting inaccurate keystrokes that appeared to be hardware error, not the operator. As long as I kept the keyboard on my desk... all was well, but since I got it to be able to move away from the desk, I can't say I'm thrilled with what I would consider to be a fairly big chunk of change going to this item.Best wishes to all those who want to give it a try, I'm going back to the plug in myself.
Have had this for about 6 months and am starting to have problems. I type quickly and it has always had trouble keeping up. Lately, it skips or duplicates letters/spaces or locks up completely. I type a lot in my job and it's frustrating when I have to wait and then go back and correct what it screwed up. I've been pushing the "connect" button on the bottom when this happens and it helps for a while and then starts over again a few minutes later. I'm going back to my old-fashioned wired keyboard for a while to save my sanity.
This product is stiff and the fit is really uncomfortable. It also looks like a mono ear set but the reality is it has the ear clip and a second ear bud. The microphone is supposed to be adjustable and barely moves. I would only get this if you want something cheap, but there are better alternatives out there for the same price.
I would not recommend this printer to anyone considering buying a new or used one. I have gone through color cartidges quickly and switching to black ink also slowly drains the other color cartridges as well. It does print nicely on paper and photo, but there has to be something out there that does not hit your pocket hard for ink replacements. And now wireless is the way to go as well. It did nicely scan old photo negatives from my parents days into my computer. The real reason I bought the printer several years ago.
This printer was such a disappointment. I returned the Epson 1400 because the quality was awful and I couldn't get the colors right no matter what adjustments I did. I have always been a fan of HP but I had read reviews for the 1400 and got it instead. What a disappointment. I returned it and bought the HP 8550 and it is best purchase I have made since my Nikon D50. I printed a borderless 13x19 and the quality is better than anything I have had professionally printed. The ink levels didn't even move. The software takes a little while to load but that's it. If you are looking for a quality photo printer the HP 8550 is the best way to go. I should have trusted my gut and the bought the HP to begin with. I wasted so much time trying to adjust the Epson and only ended up frustrated. My HP all in one did a better job. Then I got the 8550 and WOW - what a difference. Don't waste your energy and time with this Epson. It is an ink hog and a pain.
I have had no problems at all. The kit came out of the box and went up in less than 3 hours, wires ran and boxes flown. Everything sounds great and the surround is awesome! However, the biggest flaw to this system is its lack of HDMI support. I have a PS3 and the only way to get true 7.1 from it is to use an HDMI cable, but there are no HDMI inputs on the receiver. So I can only send a 5.1 signal through the optical out which is then upconverted to 7.1 by the receiver. The unit copies the sound from the surround L/R and mimics it on the rear L/R, sounds great with COD4 but still is not a true 7.1. If you really want a true 7.1 from a PS3, then either build a system or pick up this one and another receiver. Other than the PS3 7.1 issue, this system is kick @$$! I can crank it up and clearly hear the music outside of the house with all the windows and doors closed! The sub likes to rattle the trim around the house too, I love it. :)
I first purchased a Toshiba 3109 and then a Panasonic 220. Both units had typical dvd sound and picture quality and were fairly easy to use. But some of the features that I wanted were either missing or difficult to use. Also, I am very lazy, and when I had an occaisonal whim to see a portion of of a movie that was not already loaded, I usually did not bother. The Pioneer more than satisfied any disatisfaction that I had with the other players. With 300 + 1 discs available, a quick touch of the shuttle made any disc immediately available. The display menues are incredibly versatile and easy to use compared to other DVD players. And finally the picture was equal to the others, but the sound quality was MUCH, MUCH SUPERIOR. The price may be higher, but dollar for disc and overall quality and features make purchasing this Pioneer DVD a no brainer.
Great product. However, the mount base is not detachable from the rest of the mount which makes it a bit difficult to install
I have a Nikon Coolpix 8700, and the 35mm max wide angle was really limiting the shots I could take. So I bought this lens plus an adapter, and it really expands the range of my camera. I was recently at the Statue of Liberty, and from the base I was able to get my friend, the entire base, and the entire statue all in the same shot.The lens is also quite light, and pretty durable. However, it is quite large, and doesn't fit so well into camera bags.
The only good thing I can say about this player is that it looks cool. I get better sound from the AM radio in my car.
I'VE HAD IT SINCE THE DAY IT CAME OUT DROPPED IT LIKE 50 TIMES AND IT STILL WORKS PERFECTLY!!!! I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
Everything I hoped and expected it would be and more! Haven't stopped using the lens since I got it! Thank you!
Nice product. You can't go wrong for the money. As with any stock player you will probably want to buy different earpods. My only real complaint is the displays blue contrasting colors. What were they thinking. It's makes it very hard to read or select any option if the light is even medium bright. One last thought. I didn't have much luck with the direct from factory 'refurbished' units I first purchased. They still had intermittant problems. Brand new units worked excellent and were not much more expensive. Good luck out there.
I have this power surger for several years and have liked. Recently I had a huge surge to my house and it blew out my sony 36&quot; tv which was connected to the surger. I need to get in touch with the manufacturer to get them to own up on their guarantee. Anyone have the phone number or address? The phone number I have is disconnected.
what i needed was something simple, inexpensive but not cheaply made. i didn't really need megapixels because i post most of my photos on the web, so i prefer them to be a smaller size. the intel pocket pc camera fulfilled my needs.this camera is a GREAT BUY if you want smaller images @ 640x480. it's compact and easy to take everywhere. downloading the pics is easy as a click away with its software. plus, it makes a great webcam so you can have video chats with friends on the 'net. also, webcam stills are very good quality!!DO NOT BUY this camera if you want a camera that takes HQ images. there is no zoom and no flash, which is a setback because i can never take pictures at night. also, when objects are not in good lighting, images tend to be grainy and blurry. otherwise, images are usually sharp and clean during the day.
I ordered this not sure that it would really work with my Sony Laptop or be any good.Well, let me tell you something good... it was GREAT! It was an exact duplicate of the powersupply that came with my Sony when I bought it new.Very pleased... great dealer and delivery was quick.Loved it!
The apple mini ipod is great. it has enough capacity to hold all your favorite songs. It holds up to 1000 songs which is way more than enough. I find this a masterpiece in technology. The software is great too. If you don't want your screen to scratch buy a case. Also purchase the care protection plan. This one is way better than the 15,20,30 and 40 gb models. If you are looking for something cheap that can hold up to 128 songs, purchase the iriver model. no i dont have but people say it is good.
I knew it was cheap because that's what I was looking for. It's much better then I expected. Compact and good sound, it's not a Bose, but then it's cheap.
This was great and love the release mechanism. One thing I didn't like about this product though is that the release bar gets on the way which makes it hard to cut a cable because you'll have to feed the cable through it to use the "cutting" feature of the tool. So I'm not sure if they thought about that before putting the bar on the way.
This is an outstanding product. I bought it several months ago and have had sufficient time to become familiar with the ins and outs of the Clix. First of all, navigation is simple and straight forward. It's easy to get to wherever you want, and whatever function you want. Integration with Windows Media Player is relatively seamless. It's a rock solid player with good battery life. The radio functions quite nicely. The screen is absolutely beautiful. I have never seen such a great screen on such a small device. The only issue is that 2 gb is not a whole lot for storage, but that's what I bought and other sizes are available.One knock on it is that you can't play songs while it's connected to the computer, which is the primary method of charging unless you get another adapter. Beyond that, it's an outstanding media player.
We have tried, as well as owned several digital cameras, and the Nikon Coolpix tops them all! No one knows cameras like Nikon, and they haved proven themselves again!
is just the best card ever.. cant wait to get a second one to use both at the same time.. (SLI)
Many complaints state there are no directions. True. However, if you open your owners manual that came with your camera you will find how to use the remote which is as simple as changing the timer settings. If you use the bulb/time mode this along with a tripod will eliminate any blue that comes along with shaking or an unstable surface. My night time shots have been just as clear as my daytime shots. This is very small so be careful not to loose it. I have a D60 and I had the remote working within 3 minutes after I received it. Good price too and not having a cable remote actually proves to me to be more beneficial. Do not hesitate with this one.
I repair/fix friend's laptops and this is an easy way to copy/back up the data before I start the repair. Is also helpful to grab info from a dead laptop.
There is a huge difference if you're running XBMC and have an HDTV. The XBMC interface is much sharper, text is crisp and actually legible. Games still play at their native resolution. I believe there are only a few XBOX games that are HD quality, and I don't have any of them. I am very happy with this purchase.
Nice, a good companion to have, it has saved me at times when I had issues properly diagnosing a motherboard.
These speakers are awesome looking, and awesome sounding. I own 4 different pair of polk audio speakers. One set being a satellite system which are ok, one set of older floor models which sound good, one pair of large bookshelf speakers which also sound ok, but these suckers sound down right incredible. I have to say they are the best sounding speakers I have ever owned. These speakers give crisp clear highs, solid and full midrange, and deep bass, everything you want out of a floor model speaker. I hear things in songs I never knew were there before. Before you buy any other speaker do yourself a favor and give the RTi10 a listen, you will surely be blown away. Two thumbs up to Polk for building such an awesome sounding and awesome looking speaker...
I have all available updates and have the following observations:1. Power-on or even just changing disks always resets the Source to the Tuner input. It should remember that I left it at S-Video In 12. I never use DVD+R recording anymore. Too many disks wouldn't finalize even after only using recommended media brands. I record to DVD+RW and copy to +R or -R on my computer. That works 99% of the time.3. Contrary to some reviews, there is a menu command to set the clock to 12 hour mode. Only problem I've had there is occasional problems if I try to set a timer to end between 12 noon and 1 PM.4. One reviewer said that there was no way to erase words when editing a title. Navigate to the end of the word and use the "C" button on the remote. I would like it if the C-Skip button doubled as a "Change case" button when editing. Editing titles is cumbersome, but gets the job done. I'd like to be able to edit the record date and time. The 0 through 9 keys are a convenient way to insert characters in the middle of a title or quickly navigate to near the start of the upper-case or end of the lower-case series.5. I've never been able to get another DVD Player or computer to recognize Chapter marks that I've inserted on DVD+Rs. Also, inserting Chapter marks and the Title thumbnail is a hit-or-miss proposition. They seem to land about 1-3 seconds later than what you thought you set. Trying too many times to change the picture or Chapter marks seems to make finalizing less reliable, also.6. Lockups are a constant annoyance. Make sure you keep the wall-cord or back panel switch where you can get at it. I agree with another reviewer who said that Eject should override any other command.7. When I was using DVD+R disks, the "Edit Title" command was the first item in the Edit menu. The first time I recorded to a DVD+RW disk and went to the Edit menu, I discovered to my horror that "Erase Title" was the first menu item. "Erase Title" means erase the recording, not just clear the title of the recording so it can be re-entered from scratch. There was no confirmation message and the 4 hour recording I had just made that couldn't be re-recorded was lost forever. Was I upset?8. Would I buy it again? Probably not. I'd look for something with more editing features and more reliable.Update on 6/15/2004:I recently installed the U0407200401XA firmware update. So far, it seems to have corrected the lockup problem if you tried to leave Standby mode with a disk in the drive. My unit had totally locked up before I upgraded the firmware. Fortunately, I found the instructions on-line for forcing the disk to eject so I could update the firmware. It involves taking the cover off. Seehttp://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=192028&highlight;=chdvr+1500(If address is split into 2 lines, they will need to be combined in your web browser address window.) I found I didn't need to unplug the ribbon cable to get it to eject.It still doesn't reliably finalize DVD+Rs for me. I don't know if others are having that problem, but since I'm past the 90 day labor warranty, I'm going to live with it. I learned my lesson not to buy anything with less than a 1 year parts and labor warranty.It's also added a new "feature" that leaves a small yellow rectangle on-screen if you edit a title. That goes away if you toggle between "Live" and "DVD".Also, I just bought a new HDTV receiver. What I thought was an OK picture from the Cyberhome is now noticably lower resolution than what I get directly from my Dishnetwork receiver (not HDTV), even when I use component output and progressive scan.My next unit will probably be a Pioneer DVR-520 or DVR-720, scheduled for release soon.
I ordered the Garmin SD card for Europe which included Ireland. I was shipped a card for Brazil. You overnighted me a replacement which got to me the day before I left for Ireland. When i picked up my rental car at the airport I tried setting up the GPS but it wouldn't recognize the software. I had the employee with the rental agency try it as they rent Garmins but he couldn't get it to work. When I was in another city I saw a electronics store that sold Garmin GPS. I left it with them and after 3 hours of trying, they couldn't get it to work either.Ireland's road system is difficult and we thought that the GPS would be a huge help but ended up struggling with road maps.I would like to return the purchase to Amazon for a refund. Your service in sending a replacement was terrific but unfortunately didn't solve the problem. My unit is a GPS Nuvi 660 and this was supposed to be the correct chip.Please advise.Thanks,Ed Russell
I bought this cable thinking it was a 4-core AV-cable which terminated onto 3-pole 3.5mm RCA jacks on either end, the kind that are used as AV cables for some camcorders and dual-screen DVD players. Unfortunately that was not the case. The jacks on either end of the cable are just regular 2-pole RCA jacks or 2-channel (RL) RCA headphone jacks, no Video.Anyway, returned them to get a refund. If you are looking for an AV cable, this is not it.. unlike what the picture shows. 2-stars as I'm sure it function perfectly well as a 2-pole audio cable.
I'm not going to go through the specs of the Zune, because you could look it up. Instead, I'll tell you how awesome it is:Lets start with the integrated radio. This feature is perfect for those wondering what songs escaped their collection, and the radio listener. The quality of it is fantastic, although the signal grows weak sometimes, although it is no different from the car radio...The video screen is the best feature of the Microsoft Zune, hands down! The quality of what you see depends almost exclusively on the quality of what you download onto the Zune, with the exception (I'm guessing, without trial... yet) of BluRay quality movies. The only thing that makes it tough to get your movies on the Zune is the part of getting them off the disc in the right format. After that, its a breeze...The stock earbuds must be mentioned. These guys have small magnets on the outside of them to attach themselves to each other when you are not using them, or just one. The quality of the sound is fantastic as well.Customer Service is very polite and helpful. I had a unique issue with the earbuds and called for a replacement. After about ten minutes, I was off the phone with a new set of stock earbuds on the way, and I didn't even have to send in the broken ones... Now, I doubt that they would do the same for the Premium Earbuds..... lol.There is sooo much more to say, but no time or space to say it in. Try it yourself!
My son has a Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman & uses it as a back up to a corded mouse. He likes it but when I go one and tried it, I kept scooting it along the Keyboard pull-out table. The Logitech cordless trackball works much better for me.
The American replacement battery was an exact replacement to my old APC battery, but was much cheaper in price at Amazon. It went in easily, and it works perfectly. I made sure to allow it to fully charge overnight though, as per instructions, before I started plugging in my devices. I have had no problem with it whatsoever, and it always passes the automatic self-test with flying colors. I highly recommend this product.
This is the second printing mailbox I have purchased. Our family has found it to be an excellent way to send photos and letters to our parents.As my father has said "We get more letters in a month now than we ever got by mail in decades".If a computer isn't practical then I cannot more highly recommend this product. I hope it gives your loved ones as much as pleasure as it has ours.
I was satisfied with the product - until I actually used it in the real world. The second day I carried it in my pocket (with nothing but my cell phone knocking against it), the glass screen cracked and broke apart. In my pocket. Guess what happened when I reached my hand into my pocket which now had bits of broken glass into it?The third day I was using the Machspeed Trio was when it died. I put some documents onto the drive and went to Kinkos to get them printed. When I gave the clerk the drive, he was unable to get information off it. He couldn't even get it to register in the computer. He tried it in four different computers, and none of them worked. He gave it back to me, and I couldn't even get it to turn on. I changed the batteries - no good. It just died.Thanks, Machspeed Trio. I really enjoyed your product for about 18 hours. But $30 for 18 hours isn't enough.Please don't buy this product.
After much research, we bought this TV to sink into a wall niche in our bathroom. My husband will use it to watch CNBC when he is shaving, and the TV will be fine for that. The picture quality is quite good, and the set up is easy. The sound is rather thin, though acceptable in a smaller room. It reminds me of the car speaker mono-sound one experienced at drive-in movies. (Apparently, no 15" sets have good sound yet, so tinny sound isn't peculiar to this Sharp.) When I removed the base, it took me a while to realize that, after you unscrew one screw that is deeply sunk, you have to turn the TV over and it will simply fall out. After two screws are removed, the base just slides out. Sharp, by the way, was singularly unhelpful in telling me how to remove the base safely; in fact, their agent said the base was not designed to be removed. But a salesman at Circuit City said it's flat-screen 101 to know that all those TV's are designed to be hung, and therefore have removable bases or bases that flip up, which double as wall mounts. He is the one who told me you sometimes have to turn the TV's over to get the deeper screws to drop out. We will be hanging this TV on the Sanus low profile VMFL1 in black, which we also bought from Amazon. It's a snap to install the mount. The only reason I am not rating this TV a 5 is that the sound quality is thin, and the Sharp sales reps were not well-informed on the product's features.
I've had this dvd/vcr combo for two years. It has been a great dvd player and vhs player and recorder.The problem is the dvd recorder doesn't last long.I have older vcr's and dvd players that still work fine. But this dvd recorder stopped working. I tried early on to give disks it could burm without trouble: TDK, Memorex, Verbatim. Some other brands would not work.Then a couple months ago, every disk I tried would not be recognized by the DVDR90VE. No dvd writing at all, just the dreaded E25 error. Every disk was "bad."I took the machine to a local electronics repair shop. They've fixed things for me before; they're pretty good. They said it couldn't be fixed and called it cheap.Though I've owned this machine a long time, I've made perhaps 20 dvds with it. So it was not a good purchase as a dvd recorder.Look for a better brand. I have an LG I like now. (Not a combo unit, it handles just dvds.) After I burn 25 or 50 disks, I'll let you know how it holds up.Maybe dvd recorders are temperamental devices and after a while, they stop working. Nevertheless, I would be wary of this brand.
This cable works better than i expected. There is no "ghosting" the video is absolutely clear. Highly pleased.
Installing this with only Macintoshes is not plug and play--at least it wasn't for me. I had problems connecting this to my Comcast modem. I called Comcast and they told me to call D-Link. The D-Link guy was thrown for a while since I was on a Mac, and led me round and round and round getting no where. Then he finally asked me what firmware was installed. I told him the the config web site said 3.04. He then realized I needed to update the firmware to 3.06. I had to piggy back on a neighbor's wifi, download the new firmware, upload it to the router, and then restart everything. Once I had 3.06 firmware, everything worked fine.If you are not somewhat geeky and are on Macs only...you might want to pass on this router.Once I had it hooked up, it took about 15 minutes for it to stabilize (the reception was up and down, up and down) and it has since performed very well. &lt;knock on wood> I even have had no problems with a Cisco VPN I have to use for work.
The driver on the CD is kind of buggy, took me 5 rounds to finally removed it and reinstalled a newer version I downloaded on line. The position of the adapter is very important, please use the cable and put the adapter on top of your moniter or elsewhere a higher ground, you will have a better result.
great card for what i wantedgreat service fast deliverya credit to amazon.
Simply, top of the line.Some reviewers here got misunderstanding when compare this product to others as they say "It looks similar to Ultra II or Class 6". To feel the difference u have to test it in DSLR or camcorder (both with demanding circumstances) not in compact cameras. Ultra II give u 10MB/Sec write speed and u dont need more than that for compacts even for burst shooting, u reach the maximum performance with Ultra II in most compact cameras. So it is not surprising that u will not feel difference! u may feel difference while transferring files. 20MB/Sec write/read speed is something surprising. Remember, u may not need all this speed for your compact camera.
This product works and sounds great. The only negatives I have about this product is that the manual is confusing for the average user and the fact that it only has two HDMI inputs.
I bought a new remote because I needed a "new" remote. This thing is used, and broken. If you're looking for a new remote, shop somewhere else.
I got this projector before the 2005 Holiday season and it has seen a lot of use and a lot of people have seen it used. My place is now refered with phrases like: "how about seeing a movie on the big screen tonight?"I use a DaLite 60inch White Projector Screen. Its portable and stands on the floor. I leave the lights on in the house (not in front of the screen) and the contrast is still amazing...though of course it improves when all the lights are out, but realistically, I can read a good book and watch the movie with great picture viewing at the same time if I wanted to. And guess what? I leave it in LOW power lamp light mode all the time, and it's still an awesome picture. The contrast is excellent!I have a portable projector and projector screen because I take the setup to my friends' houses. I don't always want a bunch of people over at my house! As many times as I've moved the setup, it has always worked without any trouble.I've hooked up XBoxes, PS2s, Game Cubes, DVD players, and Computers to the AE900U. The menus are easy to navigate, and it comes with a wicked cool remote control...you don't have to point it a the box either...just point it at the screen and it works. The 2x Zoom is a great asset; since I use a portable screen which gets put away after each viewing, I don't have to put the screen in the exact same spot each time...I just set it up approximately where it was and just use the zoom and focus to fix the rest.The picture quality can be tweaked, the settings can be tweaked, and you can even save these settings on up to three memory slots for quick adjustments. I find that Dynamic mode works best on all formats, but sometimes I'll switch when it's a bright cartoon playing or an old black and white.The box is quiet -- even in high fan mode. I live in higher altitudes so I need the higher fan mode.It works, It works great, I've had no problems, and I've had scores of great moving watching experiences thus far.
This is an outstanding camera. There is little you cannot do with it, from simple point and shoot to fully manual operation. With 128mb memory cards going for about $55 on the net, get several so that you can play with movie mode. One 128mb card will hold 170 pictures at standard resolution, and over 1300 at lower resolution, so to reviewer who dissed the olympus for its use of media, I have a question: How many pictures do you take in a day? Check out other review sites and you will find that this is one of the most highly respectd and best reviewed series (3000, 3030, 3040, 4000, 4020, 4040)of cameras ever produced. Professionals and amatures alike are consistant in their praise.
I have been using this set of antennas now on my Linksys for about a month at my two story home and I no longer have any shadows or decreased performance of my internet.I am very pleased with these add on range extender high gain antennas and highly recommend them to anyone interested is solving problems of performance of your existing Linksys product.This is a low cost solution to my old set up.
As promised, there is no noticeable change in sound when using this extension cable versus plugging the headphone cable directly into the source. It appears to be made of the same cable used in the Grado headphones, and the same plugs. Highly recommended for use with Grado's headphones; I own the SR325is.
I compared this VAIO with other computers of similar design. And decided that the price differential (from a MacBook Pro) was compelling enough to opt for the Sony. Big mistake.First, the VAIO ships with not only a load of crap-ware preinstalled, but the removal of same can cause serious problems. Symantec doesn't like removal. The Quickbooks version sent preinstalled is incompatible with Vista and it tells you so, should you care to start it up.Vista/VAIO will only recognize 3GB of ram, even if you take them up on the recommendation to install 4GB.Forget about Bluetooth. The VAIO doesn't come with it installed, or wireless N either. If you try to install a Bluetooth USB the install crashes with various units.The Sony does have some nice design features, a beautiful screen, Blu-Ray Drive, and a very cool switch to kill Wi-Fi when you are in a hostile environment. It's light and fast. But this computer isn't ready for Vista, and Vista isn't ready for the world.One word on Amazon...they are the best. They took the VAIO back without a sqwauk and refunded my money...all of it with no restocking charge. Although the computer was a nightmare, dealing with Amazon was perfect.Bottom Line? Buy a Macbook Pro from Amazon. Get a rebate, good price and sleep at night...
esc through F15 keys are to high you can see under key buttons through it ugly looking. Speaker button never work and enter button mark as return backspace mark as delete all keys are mark wrong location confusing.
I have this arm holding my 24" iMac and it looks gorgeous. I have aluminum studs in my condo so I opted to buy the metal stud plate accessory to go with this mount and it holds the weight (~28 pounds) perfectly.
I received this cable a week or so after it was ordered, it works great, the tips on mine are actually gold plated (or something gold looking), either way it looks and sounds nice. Don't fool yourself into buying expensive cables, the difference in sound between this and something costing ten times more is not likely audible to you or anyone else, unless you're a computer or something.
I bought four of the Viking 64 MB Multimedia cards for my Compaq IPAQ (a portable MP3 player). Each worked flawlessly. They performed as well as the San Disk 32 MB cards shipped with the IPAQ mp3 player, but the Viking card had twice the memory capacity.
Like the other reviewer, this card reader does not seem to work on cards larger than 2gb for me either. For 25$ I got many years out of it but since it was that cheap Im sure no updates will be put out for it.
I really like my new Garmin Nuvi 660...I just wish I'd been smart enough to read the details and understood that it came WITH the carrying case, dashboard mount, and suction cup mount! I foolishly ordered those along with it, not realizing they were included with the unit...shipping is so expensive that I didn't return them...just kept them in case I need a new one in the future. I'm very pleased with the user-friendliness of the product and the size of the screen. Some of the street pronounciations are downright laughable, but I always know what she's referring to ;-).I'd recommend this unit to all.
I bought this filter for an Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42 lens, since my larger DSLR filters with step up rings would dwarf this tiny lens. It has the legendary B+W brass ring, deep threads, German optical glass and rugged coatings as larger B+W MRC filters, and is absolutely clear and easy to keep clean. Same great filter in a tiny form factor. Many cheaper filters are available, but this will last a lifetime. Highly recommended.
I use this to move files around from my (Ubuntu) Linux, Mac (OS X), Windows, and even my Oppo DVD Player with a USB Connection to view photos and play MP3 files. It works as expected, no driver installations, no headaches.Update: Now using it in my new Honda with a USB interface. Beats the navigation performance of the iPod/iPhone plugged into the USB port. Its great to load up some tunes and go!
I had the older Kill a Watt and it was really good but you still had to do the math to figure out costs. With this one you just program a rate and it will tell you what each appliance costs per day, week, month, or year. This is GREAT.
In one word, superbe. This camera is a nice surprise. It took less than one half hour to learn to use this camera. By comparison, it took me several days to learn to use a similar but more &quot;sophisticated&quot; Sony camera at work. The camera's onscreen menu is simple and easy to understand. You should read and refer to the manual carefully because there are small tips and pointers no evident on the menus. For example, to save special settings, power up will pressing the &quot;okay&quot; button. The PS850's software interface is fast and transfers pictures quickly to your PC. The zoom lens does take some getting used to, it works in one speed and you have to learn to use you thumb instead of an index finger, but it is managable. There will be a very pronounced pause after each picture is taken as it writes to the memory card and the screen will remain blank. No multiple actions shots here, but it's not that type of camera. Both the EVP and the 8x lens is sharp, the white balance is great. The auto focus lamp for low light situations is a great addition, which is not found in similar priced cameras, the Fuji 3800, is one example. The PS850's case is not made from extruded metal, it does not have the quality feel of the Nikon Coolpix 5700 or a Minolta Dimage 7Hi, but it comes at half the price. If the PS850 is being sold as a bundle with the accessory kit for free. Buy it!
Using as a communication-only headset for online racing in iRacing, this thing works well (spotter and voice chat only). Everyone can hear me, and I can hear them clearly, couldn't ask for anything more. I like the single-ear design so I can easily hear the rest of the sounds out of my surround sound. I would recommend this for gaming voice chat or telephony applications (Skype, etc.). It uses a built-in USB audio device, which can be useful or troublesome depending on your application, so just be aware of that.It has a fairly long cord (about 8 feet), with collar clip and inline volume & mute controls near the headset.Also, it detects without additional drivers in Linux (Ubuntu 10.04) and Windows 7, which is nice.
A great alternative to the f/1.8, well worth the additional cost. Takes great shots, excellent bokeh and super crisp images.
Very happy with the product. They were everything I had hoped they would be. The quality was excellent, long lasting.
I received the headphones a few days ago and had limited time to use them. I was highly pleased with the sound quality both with and without noise-cancellation engaged, however the quality is much better at lower volume with it engaged. As i often wear the headphones without music so i can concentrate on my work in flight it's importnat that the noise cancellation feature work well. Unfortunately, when i have the headphones in noise cancel mode I hear a distinct hum. My last pair of headphones (Senheiser) did not introduce such a noise. Since the battery was new I am assuming that low battery is not the issue, though i will likely replace just in case. I am curious if anyone else has similar issues as i may have to return the headphones as a hum is unacceptable in a noise cancelling headphone.
This surge protector/power conditioner was a steel at 35 $ the one at the store was WAY more expensive and didn't do the things this one does. Always go with amazon first !
First quality replacement for those of us who aren't quite quick enough to catch the first one as it falls in the river...
Fits even with a protective case. Smells like leather because it is. Great product, fast delivery. No complaints, but will see how long it lasts.
pros: price,7 portscons: slides all over desk, a person could use velcro stickums though
I have used many thumbdrives with my Mac and have had nearly no troubles... just plug and play. I have had nothing but trouble with this one. They do not adequately support Macs, nor provide any helpful support when things go wrong. I eventually 'retired' it and bought something else. I really would not recommend this product. JMTek has been very unresponsive (lots of useless 'touble tickets'). What a waste of time!!!
I use this at full extension with a 28 mm lens on a 1.5 crop DSLR. It is not pretty: it is actually quite utilitarian looking. I have had issues with rubber hoods splitting at the hinging points, so I do not fold it. As a generic thread-on, it can not be attached backward on the lens for storage. It is soft enough to pack loose with a lens without worry.
...these are great! I recently purchased an iPod and the earbuds that came with it were so uncomfortable I knew I had to find something better. I wanted something that would be small yet comfortable and would stay in place when walking, running, etc. These headphones are perfect! They fit my ear like a glove, and the smaller "earbud" piece slips right in and rests comfortably just inside your ear. They're very comfortable and don't budge even when yanking on the cord. They don't have the world's best sound quality, but they fit the bill for the kind of music I listen to. If you like your music loud and with a lot of heavy bass, these may not be for you - but compared to the stock iPod earbuds these have very comparable sound. I recommend these to anybody who is looking for a good alternative to the not-so-comfortable earbuds.
not a bad product, the top of the ipod hangs out, which sucks if ur not carful but armband is very comfortable and for the price, you cant beat it!
The item is as it was described and works well. The shipment was timely.
This is a genuine piece of crap!
The external USB floppy disk drive by LaCie (Model 706018) allows me and my office staff to transfer files from computer to computer without using burdensome and slow CD R/W routines. We also find it easier to exchange files this way than by attaching those files to e-mail messages. The LaCie unit does not require a separate power source, it immediately is "found" and is operable as soon as it is plugged into the Windows XP (Home)system, and operates quietly and reliably. The price was reasonable for the utility of the device, and "included" delivery (rather than express) was sufficiently quick for our purposes.
I bought it mainly for my gps.. so far so good, great speed no delay while using the gps.. You can't go wrong with SanDisk products.
This 56k modem has a low power consumption feature which is very useful in prolonging the battery life of a handheld. I have tried other pcmcia modem but this is the best one of them all. Definitely worth the purchase.
I was surprised by the small size of the camera but very pleased with the performance of the camera. So far it has done everything I've asked it to do. I'm not a professional but I do take lots of shots for newsletters.
This is a great bag for anyone who tends to do what do on my way to work: bike 3 miles, hike up two hills all while trying to keep the coffee from spilling and the new Mac from getting wet. It's also nice that it comes in many colors so that one may express oneself accordingly. It would be nice however, if the strap pad came with it, but a very nice bag none-the-less.
A VERY disappointing Christmas gift for my son the budding scientist. You can't really see through it at all. It is more of a toy than the "microscope" it is advertised as. I'd recommend spending $20 on something more substantial and not dashing someone's hopes.
... but the fellow we gave this to as a gift is in love! Works, &#34;sees&#34; the fish and is very happy.
Great binoculars. Best price I found on these was $118. Super clear and good magnification for sporting events. I have others that either aren't as clear or are too powerful. Highly recommend.
Take a while to understand the instructions, but it will wake you up with the results????????
This USB Hub works perfectly just like advertised. It doesn't require external power and provides four usb ports.
my cable came in black, what can i say its a power and video cable and it works just fine, mine came with one adapter they say 2 adapters no problems or draw backs that i can see other then missing adapter.
This thing is so great that I'm buying another. My son "borrows" mine all the time, and his birthday is coming. Nice quality, easy to use, lot of fun, and fits in my purse.
I've tried to order this mini disc player on a number of different occasions but unfortunatley I'm not allowed to complete my purchase which is strange I always thought the idea was to build a product and SELL IT!!!!
This item was perfect for what I needed. It was cheap and it will be well-used :)Quick shipment and new-quality.
it does not come with the cable to connect to pcso you have to buy it by yourselfotherwise the stuff is good
I have two of these bags and they are the best I have seen in along time. Reasonably priced and the perfect amount of room and durable.
I just received those babies yesterday. They are just amazing!The bass is really amazing!!! The trebel is wonderful. Clarity is too good.I recommend this speakers every bit!The sound is crisp and clear even at higher volumes.The wires provided - seperating two mid-range speakers, the one that connects the source, connecting wire between the woofer and speakers, and the power cable are suffecient to place them apart and in good arrangement. That enhances listening pleasure.It's just too amazing for the price.I just can't wait to blast them over the week-end. I just can't play them loud as of now! :D
We hve used the GPS in Boston and Houston, and we did not have any problems with it. It works great and always got us to the right place. We have updated the maps and it seemed to work fine. The only problem was that when trying to use the code that we got with it it didn't work, but the maps were updated anyway. We haven't used any of the other advanced features, such asthe FM and traffic alerts.Overall, great GPS for its price.
I read the other reviews and they are right. For the price, these are great and they do not weigh to much. I am small and that was a concern of mine. I did not want to have the binoculars on a tripod all the time & these work pefect to star gaze or nature watch.
For the money, the HD-201 represent a vast improvement over the typical "off-the-rack" headphones found hanging at Wal-Mart or Best Buy.They scale up quite well with better equipment, too. At my desk, I am running mine through a modded Oppo 970-HD and a KMF Audio head amp. Their sound is detailed, refined and spacious, with respectable bass. No hint of treble harshness or low frequency bloat here!Even directly out of my laptop, the HD-201 sound very satisfying: detailed, warm, full and not under-driven in the least.An excellent performer for the budget conscious and/or dollar challenged junior audiophile.
Dont know how to review this. just the cheapest air duster i found. good sized can. Has perfect pressure for clearing out my keyboards and even worked well on my tv and consoles. i also took apart my pc and cleaned it out as well. Just make sure you spray in bursts. dont hold it down and just spray for more than a few secs because the can will get cold and can potentially damage electronics you might be spraying like motherboards etc. small bursts and if the can gets cold while youre spraying just wait a few seconds before continuing =)Other than that i see no need for you paying a lot of money for compressed air. this worked just fine =)
I did a lot of research on portable CD players before purchasing my sony sport discman. I was convinced that the sony sport was the most durable and reliable CD player on the market. It did not take me long to realize that this was not the case. The anti-skip protection was worthless after about two months. After three months, the LCD display died and after nine months, the CD player quit playing altogether. This is my third Sony discman to live a very short and unreliable life. I have also found that their customer service is lacking. I have learned my lesson. I will not purchase another Sony discman.
Perfectly functional and looks good. It is black. It protects the body and screen while allowing access to all the relevant buttons and ports. It has a good grip, padding could be better, as GPS's are made for outdoors.The screen tends to collect dust and lint, but it is easy enough to wash off (after removing the 60cs).
I bought a new computer which has Windows 7 which is not compatible with my Olympus Camedia camera software. I love my camera and don't want to have to buy a new one. My son suggested me to buy this Smartmedia card reader which should help me download the pictures from my camera. However, when I plugged in the device onto my computer and put in the Smartmedia card, it asked me to re-format the card which I did. I still cannot get it to work. I am waiting for my son to come home in Xmas to help me figure out. If not, I may need to call Delkin to see why it doesn't work.
I bought this controller and am quite pleased with it's reaction time and multiple button assignment. I mostly play racing and third-person games with it. It works great with 'Mashed', 'LOTR Return of the King', 'Star Wars: Rogue Squadron', etc. It doesn't lose button functionality quickly through hard-core use. It is for right-handed users only but has a comfortable hand-rest for long game-play time. I've used it practically every day since I bought it and it still is working fine. You may need to clean the gunk 'round the buttons from dirt, grime, or dust ever-so-often but so far it hasn't given me any trouble. I would recommend this controller for beginner gamer's and experts alike. The buttons are in a comfortable formation and easy reach access, especially when trying to press two buttons at once.
These are really great speakers. I use them in my work van. I have them on a 200 watt amp with a powered subwoofer. they sound great. Anyone would be satisfied with these speakers in car or home.
This little boombox is quite cheaply manufactured.The casette deck was very difficult to close from the beginning. One has to adjust the tape just right to be able to close the player. After using it about five times it started shredding my tapes. I am trying to get my money back now because the product is not very trustworthy.
I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet. I took it out of the package, attached to lens and sighted through it. It seems to be perfect.
The delivery is so quick and the quality is so good.Good seller.
I purchased this product for sports events and it does a great job. I have a wide field of view and I can adjust it to a closeup view without without losing the steadiness of my view. I used it during the 2009 Steelers Bronco game in Denver and I did not have a problem condensation.
I was a little hesitant to buy this product through Amazon rather than a local dealer but could not resist the price. Right out of the box it worked perfectly. It is extremely user friendly which I like very much. I have taken two long trips since purchasing and it worked perfectly.The only time it got lost was when I was on a newly opened four lane highway, but it was right on track when the road finally joined the the old highway.I think it is an excellent product and for the price it was a great deal.Thanks Amazon for pricing at a reasonable price.Merle
Me: Female, 5'11", size 20 blouse, medium proportioned bust (yes, it matters, see below). Serious hobbyist, mostly nature & travel.Gear: in the main compartment right now, Rebel XTi w/28-135 mounted, 60mm macro, 17-40 (hood in top compartment); lens cleaning kit, battery on charger. Space for one more lens or goodie.Previous bags: Lowepro MicroTrekker, Lowepro CompuRoverAW (my carry-on luggage)The 200 is about the size of an average daybag - a little longer, narrower and deeper. Well padded interior and main strap. The top compartment and front pocket could be a little larger, but I'm sure there is a reason. It is a little tricky to put on, but comfortable to wear all day. The AW wasn't a dealbreaker, but a nice bonus. I've taken out on a few day trips.Like the Microtrekker, the Slingshot 200 carries just the right amount of gear for a given outdoor photo shoot; it won't let you be one of those fools who carries every bit of camera junk ever invented everywhere they go. You have 2 hands free. No lower back pain, nothing hanging off the sides. A place for a granola bar and a small notepad. But when you need to get something out of the bag or do a lens change, it's much easier than a backpack. Just release the side clip and twist it around.That said, LADIES, TRY BEFORE YOU BUY (or make sure you can return without penalty)!!! Men have proportionally longer torsos then we do and, hopefully, they don't have [...]. This bag is made for them, not us. I am big but not busty; it works for me but doesn't look very nice. If you are petite, have a very narrow frame, or are big busted, it may not work for you. When the bag is on your back, the main strap goes between your [...] and the side clip (to keep it from flapping around when you hike) goes over and around the right [...]t. You may not like that look, it may be uncomfortable. In the country or out in the field, it's not pretty on me but it's so functional I don't care; in the city or with co-workers, I'd be self conscious about having men see me wear it. When the bag is swung around front so you can get your gear, it will be too high to use; I loosen the main strap. Wish Amazon and/or Lowepro provided photos with female models.Complaints -- it's black with dead grey trim. UGLY! It screams "camera bag", and makes you a target for thieves. Blue, red, green, brown, it sounds silly but it's practical. I have a pink computer skin - I can pick out my laptop from across a busy coffee bar. Also, wish they had included water bottle & cel phone pockets, webbing for a sweater.It's in between but closer to 5 stars than 4, so there it is.
BEST PRICE AROUND! I searched everywhere - some sites/stores wanted up to $50 for a single stick of 1GB. The shipping cost was very reasonable, and for a few extra bucks it got here (FL) from CA in just a couple days. Very satisfied and I will certainly return as a customer for my memory needs.PS: if you're adding RAM and your PC doesn't start, be sure you alternate sticks on the MB. :)
This is a good little accessory to the iPod shuffle. The only downside is that it seems to double the ipod shuffle's size, which kind of makes me wonder if it's really worth it just to have a keychain and a place to wrap your headphones...But overall, it's a good product, well made, and makes your shuffle very convenient. I'd recommend to a friend.
They look good, sound good and are a great value for the price.
In a few words: Great value for the price you pay (Kingston is a good brand, high quality and reasonable prices).You won't fail with this memory.I bought it for my Laptop (Dell Inspiron 6400 which originally had 2GB), now it has 3GB of RAM (which is pretty decent for the work I do with it: Development)For that laptop you can't upgrade to 4GB because Windows will not recognize it unless you install a 64bit version.It took me 10 minutes to install it and set up my laptop. Now I feel a little difference in performance ($31. was a better investment than replacing my laptop - now with this tough economy you have to think twice before spending).
I am tall, so having a tall stool for sitting is great. I keep it in my photo bag. It works well for being out and needing to sit and wait for a shot.My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is simply that it's squeeky when retracting the legs. Other than that, the construction is fantastic. Great product.
You're traveling with your laptop, cell phone, GPS unit, electric toothbrush, electric shaver, iPod and who knows what else. They all need recharging, so you have one stuck in each socket of your hotel room. You are all over the place. This 6-outlet unit can fit anywhere in your suitcase or bag and only weighs about a pound. It only measures 11 inches X 3 inches. All your rechargeable devices are in one spot and you are sure to never leave anything behind. The plugs are 24k gold-plated, which means they won't corrode. This is also great at home under your computer or stereo system or anywhere. For the price and size, this little unit is a very very convenient device.
Since it's not posted on any of their products, I thought you should know that Panasonic DVD products come with a 90 days warranty on labor and 1 year on parts. That means when your unit breaks in 6 months, (Hard drive fails, motherboard dies, drive breaks) the part will be covered, but they will charge you the labor to install it! On a unit at this price, you might consider it worth it, but on cheaper DVD players, the labor costs more than the players themselves, so you just have to trash it and buy a Philips.BUYER BEWARE
Product is nice, and it does fit the camera as advertized. Only down side, the mesh flip pocket in front doesn't hold anything except an item you may have that is very small, and very thin. If the mesh was bulkier it would hold the charger. This case holds the camera, and that's it, no accesories fit.
Not much you can say about a UV Filter. Tiffen makes a credible product. It doesn't compare to Hoya, of course, but for less than $6 it will suffice to protect my lens which is what I bought it for.
I use my ifi with my computer in my office. Before this, I owned a set of Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers and sub. I have to say I think they sounded a little better than the iFi system. Granted the iFi is not made specifically for a computer system, (with the Ipod in it, it won't dock/update with the computer), but you can use it as such, and they do give you a connection to hook into your computer so you can listen to the Ipod and hear computer sounds as well,(the connector is not included though). As a stand alone unit it sounds great and has good room filling sound, you may need to tweak the Ipods EQ to get the sound you want though. The remote control is a joke. It is this tiny little oval hunk of plastic with all the buttons all the same color. Every time I try and use it I have to look at it to see which way I am holding it then push whatever button I want. There is no up or down to the remote because it is IR and works from any angle, but that means you never know which way you are holding it. You could not use it in low light conditions. Klipsch has a payment plan for this system which was convienient if you don't want to spend all the cash up front. Seems a little expensive for what I got but I am happy with it and the sound.I am on my 3rd, count them 3 docks. The speakers are the best sounding I have ever heard...but...the dock works for approx 6 months to 1 year then you get nothing but crackling and a volume control that goes haywire. Do some research on these and you will see 1 million complaints for the same problem from their own website to all over the net. Klipsch in the meantime does nothing but cancel the line. Some people try and sell them for 4 to 5 hundred. Don't be fooled, they are discontinued for a reason.
I'm happy with the card. It was an excellent price. I'm using it in a 12.1 MP camera and wanted to be sure I had a card with a fast write speed. I've only had the card for a few weeks, so I can't attest to the card's longevity yet. But so far, so good.The only thing you want to check is that your card reader will handle the extra capacity. I had to get the SanDisk Imagemate 12-1 (with a convenient docking port/stand and a short usb cord to take it mobile without the docking port) because my Belkin reader couldn't handle the 2 GB card, when ironically, my older Dazzle 4-in-1 reader could. Go figure.
I sent back the Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones (ungodly tinny on all equalizer settings)and ordered these. Right out of the package, with the inserts they come with, they felt comfy. I did not wrap the wire around the ears as they fell out when I did so. The sound on the first try was great. Not as good as my Sony over-the-ear headphones, but almost. They do block out outside sound really well, and will come in handy on planes. The mid range and bass are well balanced, and I can hear distinct differences between the equalizer presets, much more so with any other pair, over the ear or buds. I am pleased. I imagine if I take time to experiment with the earpieces, the sound would be even better.
i love this bag its the perfect size and i can't wait to use it in college. It holds all of my computer accessories as well as a couple notebooks and pens. I was worried at first it wouldn't be big enough but it was much bigger in person than i expected! the color inside makes it very easy to find things inside like other reviewers have said and i would highly recommend this product to anyone!
This is the kind of power supply we had in high school. Quiet, Simple and fool proof. Have not had any issues
This item was delivered quickly and arrived in excellent condition. Ultrapod tripods are a mainstay in my pack for their light weight and rugged utility. The minis are ideally suited for cameras up to about the size of a Canon G12.
Well, my fault... I should have guessed that at this price they cannot be the real stuff... They come in a bag, they have no markings. Unlike the real CX300, the jack comes straight, not at 90deg. I didn't even bother listening to them. Obviously they are fake. As for the first comment, that review must have been written by a friend of the seller... or by the seller himself. I will try to get my money back from Amazon.FAKE, FAKE, FAKE...Avoid!
I'm barely getting started with macro (yes, I know, not really macro, but you know what I mean) photography, so I didn't want to pay for a macro lens, so t got this close-up set recently, and have been playing around with them for a while.So far, I've had great fun with them, and gotten some good shots. I mostly use these on a 55-250mm and they work great, plus I get the added benefit of not having to change lens every time I find a bug on the ground. Versatility and mobility are very important to me when traveling, so I really enjoy being able to take close up shots without having to carry another lens in my bag, and for now, I'm perfectly ok with sacrificing real macro quality for it.Since I've been enjoying pseudo-macro photography so much, I might eventually upgrade for a 1:1 macro lens, and even then I'd keep those close-up lens in case I don't have the time to switch lenses, or I find myself in a very dusty environment and I don't want to risk getting my sensor dirty.
I have own my unit for about 5 months and it'sbeen pretty reliable. I like to record my oldminidiscs onto it and with in-line recordingfeatures that's possible. I like the black design,the sound quality is pretty good, and battery lifeis good. I have not gotten 12-16 hours of playbackon a charge yet but I'm always playing this in shufflemode so I imagine that may use more power faster as theunit does do alot of spinning. I really like the remote. I'm not happy with the lack of firmware updates. These units need to have an option to create playlists on the fly.
After spending years on normal keyboards, I finally decided to shell out some extra cash for this model because MaximumPC vouched for it as the best keyboard on the market. While there's been a little bit of a learning curve associated with me learning how to type on an ergo adjusted keyboard, and I ended up removing the plastic piece that inverts the device, I'm typing faster than before and my fingers don't get tired as quickly.I recommend this keyboard.
Good battery, great price. It is heavy, but what battery isn't, and when it says it lasts 8 hours on a charge, it pretty much does. Mine ranges from 6-8 depending.
I thought I could deal with this in my back pocket for at work. Instead, it holds all the spare flash drives in my desk. Still work the buy.
Bought this card to add USB 2.0 ports to my laptopso I would get higher data transfer rates from myexternal hard drives.Bottom line is that the card doesn't work. The drive isrecognized, but Windows is not able to read from it.The drive works fine on the USB 1.1 ports of the samelaptop and on USB 2.0 ports of a different system.I also tried a USB stick with this card, and operationis flaky. Sometimes Windows can access the stick,sometimes not. Sometimes data transfer is fast,sometimes not. Very disappointing.
High marks on sound, looks, comfort.Low marks on usability for exercising or anything moving, really. When the cord rubs against anything, i.e., your shirt, it creates a deep sound to the earphone, interrupting the music that you're listening to. If you only intend to use this for when you're sitting down, lying down, or really just not moving, then it's fine. If you intend to use it while you're moving around, look elsewhere.
I downloaded quite a bit of my music library on one card (maybe 500 songs). However, to get that many I had to consult a friend who shared that I had to change the format of the card.
My wife and I just got Sirius and we were pleased that we did not have to settle for a boombox type of unit for our home. This Kloss Tivoli unit is stunning to look at, and the sound is absolutely wonderful.I highly recommend this unit to one and all. It does not get any better. We actually paired it with a unit so that my wife can listen to her oldies, but goodies in her nightly "spa"..(aka bubble bath..lol) with a wireless speaker system that is splashproof purchased at Sharper Imagine.
I recently purchased a Panasonic G1 camera with two lenses ( 28-90mm & 45-200mm). I also have a Canon 5D with 4 lenses plus various accessories. The purpose behind the G1 acquisition was a "walk about camera" that would not kill my back.I searched for a bag that would offer easy access and light weight. I presently own a Kata backpack which I use for the Canon 5D with laptop. This bag has served me well. I noted that Kata offered a waist pack that seemed to fit my needs.I have used the waist pack for a few months and am very happy with the bag. It has met or exceeded all my expectations. It holds the G1 body and two lenses plus it has room for small accessories such as an ipod or cell phone. Highly recommended.
I installed the Pioneer GM5300T in a Mazda B2600i Extra Cab Pickup to power two Kenmore 12" subs. This was the 2nd sub/amp installation I've done, and it was simple and straight forward. Everything worked as expected and you get dynamite bass with this combination. I would buy another Pioneer amp and highly recommend it.
Take this for what it's worth. Your mileage may vary.I used this with my 4th Gen iPod in my car. When the first hard drive died, I thought "Okay, bad hard drive and I had left the iPod in the car on some freezing nights." When I replaced the hard drive and that died too, I thought "Okay, maybe bad iPod design." But when we used my wife's iPod Photo, which was quite reliable, in the car on a cross country trip and it began to show the same problem, I began to suspect the Griffin PowerPod and stopped using it with the iPod Photo, after which it seemed to run just fine.
Philips PHDTV1 Digital HDTV-UHF Indoor AntennaThis was the best price I could find. For an indoor Antenna it is one of the better products I have used. It is small and easy to put together and does bring in a great color picture for all the channels (which is un-usual as most will bring in the VHF or the UHF but not both equally well and this antenna will bring both in equally well). For less than $22.00 you get a great antenna.
I got it from Amazon being a gift as a package. I put it on a mat with a dark background and it is reflective like a mirror. I didn't even want to use it.
its good but the problem is that it has no ALT key. i think this one is for phone use. but... i tried to email the cust serv. they never replied..
In my opinion, the shade could have been made much better as far as ergonomics are concerned. The shade, as is, fits perfectly and does what it says it will do, but there are a couple of things needing improvements.First, the black color is a a shade or two lighter than the camera itself. This does not look at its best IMO. Also, the shade is difficult to close with one hand and most often requires both hands to collapse the side blinds downward. BUT the most annoying thing IMO is that delkin advertises their website on MY camera shade. Delkin should be pay US to use this product if they are to insist on doing this type thing.But overall the shade does work as it should as far as protecting the LCD so if that is what concerns you most, then its a fine tool for that purpose.
This is an excellent product for the price. It has an easy to use and comfortable keyboard. The visuals on the screen are clear and sharp,and easy on the eyes. Compared to other notebooks and this price range,it is highly recommended.
I got this for christmas and I loved it!!! Definitely recomend this to a film maker.
I received the Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter and iPod charger last week and returned it the following day. It would only work on frequencies in the 80's and has a very weak signal causing for a very low volume. Even though I was on an unsed channel the unit performed poorly. I tested the iTrip in my car in the garage to better inhibit other FM signals, but the performance of the product was next to unusable. I've had other FM transmitter items work far better. I even used the higher power setting, which Griffin recommends for a better signal. I gave it a fair test, but I'd recommend passing this one by.
If the product works properly then it is probably ok, but not in the league of an IPOD. Like all Alienware products it is far more style than substance.But if you need tech support - watch out! They will do everything they can to convince you it's your fault even when it never worked properly in the first place. They will try to talk you through getting it to operate properly, but they will do nothing that costs them money to fix it.
this is a great little camera. i bought it because of its size. it has some great features like being able to reduce the file size photos stored on it. panoramic assist is good and its very easy to use. it has some drawbacks too. red eye reduction always has to be used. the pictures are quite dark in low light settings and my biggest problem, low battery life. it uses 2 AA batteries. the rechargable batteries that came with it were charged for 12 hrs as recommended. i only got about 90 pictures out of them (16 were withflash). it also takes a while to write the images to the disk( even with the enhanced SD II card)but i still think its a great camera.
My right speaker on my 2.1 Labtec LSC-3210's finally bit the dust after several years of good service. I want to say I paid $125 for them way back then.Well, I have always admired Klipsch and their reputation for quality shines through in this new system.But the kicker is to get this quality in sound for US$125. I never thought I could afford this quality of sound but once I started my search, I ran across several reviews that solidified my decision to spend more than I had planned.Only complaint would be the lack of a technical specification in their manual.
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Several people seem to think that this kit is a headache, and makes it difficult to produce good-looking labels. That's not the nature of my complaint.I used the NEATO applicator and matte labels (2up template) to make labels for my DVD+Rs. I was more than satisfied at first - I made about 25 labels, and had a blast giving my once-blank discs a facelift. It wasn't until I actually went to watch the DVDs that I had any trouble. About 70% through the movie, the image and audio would begin to seriously mess up, until it would just stop playing. This happened not only in my standalone DVD player, but also in my DVD-ROM. I thought that the discs themselves were bad, or my drive had burnt them improperly, or my burning software was corrupt. Nope - it was the labels all along. Old movies that played fine without a label wouldn't play properly after having a label put on them. Not only that, but my new movies that wouldn't play right would played just fine after I peeled the label off the disc. I don't know why this happens, and I don't know if it applies to labels other than the matte ones, but it's a serious issue and nowhere in the labels' documentation does it give any warning of such problems.In summary, don't use these labels for your DVDs. They'll compromise your discs' ability to play properly, turning your good movies into coasters. Now, I've got to peel these damn things off of twenty-something discs. Save yourselves the trouble and stick to the tried-and-true black Sharpie when it comes to labeling your discs.* / *****
I Am using it with a D-Link DNS-321 network server having (2) 1TB drives.PROS: Well made. Real easy to set up.CONS: Finicky about how some AVI files are ripped.I do recommend this product. Works quite well.
I just bought the mp830 after reading so many reviews on all-in-one printers, and I am glad I took the time. If you are like me, it seems that all in one printers don't seem to fair to well on customer satisfaction. I was very surprised to see such a high score on this printer on amazon with reviews totaling over 300, that seem to say a lot. Surprise... truth does seem to be in the numbers. Except I think it is a 5 star product.Setup was easy and the only problem I had was getting the pc to recognize my printer, but low and behold it was a buffoon error on my part. I had not realized that there were 3 various usb connections in the back. LOL...Make sure you pick the right one, and not for the fax or phone but the one on the far outside. I admit I am always in a hurry to get things done and this little error caused me to take a few more minutes than it should have.As far as the quality of printing and scanning. I couldn't be more happy. I own a hp psc 1315 printer, hp photosmart 1115 and Epson Stylus Photo R800 professional printer and hp flatbed scanner that always worked like a gem. It appears this unit is all I need. The scanner impressed me with it's quality of scanning. I am not sure I can tell the difference between my epson r800 prints from the one's I printed off the mp830 using that very expensive photo paper from epson. Yep, the mp830 seems to do well on this paper whereas my hp photosmart 1115 didn't. I don't need the networking feature so buying the mp850 was a moot point. OH...it looks pretty nice on my desk too.I never thought I could be happy with an all in one, but decided to clean up the office a bit and hoped that I would not sacrafice quality in the process and it appears i was more successful than dreamed.One person commented on referring to this printer as an ink hog! WELL, based on my other printers, the mp830 does better than what I am use to. The ink also seems to costs less online compared to my other printers from what I see on that auction site.Yep, I am happier than I ever thought I would be with this printer. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an all in one.
I picked this up from my local electronics store (because I didn't want to wait for shipping). 30ft spool covered my center channel and bi-amp'ed mains, and 50 ft easily wired my surrounds. Never hurts to get extra, too.Pros:-It's very reasonably priced, for "name-brand" cables.-It's "THX" certified (not sure that it really matters for speaker wire?!)-I was able to tell the difference between "red" and "black" (the labeling is consistently on only one wire).Cons:-It was surprisingly tough for me to strip & crimp the wires (tip: try setting strippers for 14ga. wires)-It's not very easy to tell "red wire" vs "black wire"-It probably costs extra for the THX nameNeutral:-The wires claim to be directional (I realized after I "mis-routed" one surround) - but they're wires. They work whatever way you tell them to.All that being said, they are just regular, generic speaker wires. Not the fanciest, but nothing really bad about them, either.
HP Officejet 6310 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q8061A#ABA)Seems like a really great printer. Have not used the fax or scan functions yet, but the quality is amazing and wireless works well once installed. HP has always made really great printers.
This is really a great digital player I have been looking for on the market. It meets my video needs when I am on travel. I don't waste my time on airports or planes any more!!I read other's reviews complaining the Zune software etc. Possibly because I am an IT guy, it only took me about 15 minutes to set it up on my computer. Nothing wrong with the software and Zune itself at all. It's well worth of its value and much better than iPod according to my experience.However, if you own Zune for the first time, you need to remember the following:1. You CAN NOT turn it on before you charge your Zune - Connect your Zune to your PC and let it charge for a while until you can turn it on and see its battery indicator shows half full or full. If your computer tells you that it finds new hardware and asks you to install it, click cancel button to cancel it - Don't install Zune software at this point, just charge Zune on your PC.2. After you have half or fully charged your Zune, unplug it from your PC. Insert your Zune software into the CD Rom, plug your Zune into your PC again, when the windows tells you it finds new hardware, just follow the wizard to install the new hardware (Zune). Then follow Zune software on-screen instructions to finish Zune software installation. After the installation is done, you will be able to sync your favorite music and video to enjoy your brand new Zune!!!Desired Improvement (I would like to pay $100 more for the improvement):1. I would like it to be a little bit bigger to accomandate a bigger (say 4") screen.2. I would like its battery could run longer when playing video; or if its battery could be replaced by an extra battery, it would be great.3. I wish its video converting speed could be faster.In one word, I am very satified with my Zune and wish my review could help the new buyers with the initial setup.Buy it and enjoy it! I am planning to buy three more on Amazon (I like Amazon and it is my first place to go for all electronics) during Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season as gifts.
I did not have a ton of money to drop on a television, but desperately wanted to play my PS3 in high def, and wanted a larger screen to play my Wii on. If the price tag on this TV scares you, fear not. This is the best bang for the buck television money can buy. I have had no problems with anything on this television, and the picture quality is great. I receive compliments on my television on a regular basis. If you are feeling apprehensive, just give in and buy this, you wont regret it.
I thought I would be able to purchase this little addapter (Dvi to Vga) locally. Well I could, but it came along with 6 other items (adapters) that I did not need or want. All for a little over $20....Well I ordered this one and with shipping it was near $5....Well yes I did have to wait 6 days, but I was not in a hurry anyway. I have orderd MANY items that I can not get where I live (town of 60,000) for anywhere near the prices that I pay on Amazon. Works great....
I'm a college student who prints mostly text. Nevertheless, after seeing the convenience of having an All-in-One, I'd recommend investing a little more in a printer with more functions. I purchased this printer after my Epson C84 clogged. After looking at some inkjets, I decided to order this Canon based on price and reliability.1. This printer is large.The Canon line does not have the compact box design of HP All-in-Ones (1400 and 1500 Series). The scanner/copier control panel hangs over the output paper tray, and subsequently makes the printer somewhat bulky. One would lift that ledge in order to install ink cartridges. It can get a little tricky since the top portion only lifts about 45 degrees, making it somewhat difficult to pop the cartridges in, especially if the printer is on the floor.2. It has lots of handy features.- There is a quiet/night printing mode which significantly reduces noise. You can enable it through printer options via the computer.- Duplex printing means manual duplex printing. Once everything prints on one side, you have to pick up all the papers and feed it into the printer again. It's slightly annoying but better than printing odds and evens in two runs.3. Print quality is not as sharp as the old Epson.As I had mentioned, I have not printed photos. However, I did notice that even with text and smaller graphics, the ink tended to bleed a little more. I shouldn't complain though since I paid less than $100 for this.4. There are two ink cartridges: one color and one black. The cartridges have their own print heads, which reduces the likelihood of clogs. So far I haven't figured out whether or not the ink gauge on the computer reflects the actual ink levels in the printer. Sorry! As far as I know the printer only runs cleaning cycles on the printing heads whenever you turn it off or on. According the Canon people, it takes up minimal amounts of ink to do that.Overall, this is a nice handy printer, which at the time was a good deal ($80). Except for a few minor things such as the manual duplex and the inability to turn on the printer by sending a document to print, it's been great.
my dad bought 2 OF THEM. None of them worked. they just simply did not turn on...at all. we tried on all the wall sockets..the damn TV DID NOT TURN ON. not even the LED light.dont buy this brand.ever
I enjoy it so much, it's easy to use, never skips, great sound.I recomend it with no doubt.
I've seen some of the reviews mentioning that the radio is expensive. "Expensive" is a relative term. Amazon's current price is $455 and change. This could be considered a lot of money (and, of course, it is), yet, when comparing this radio to others of equal calibre, the price is relatively "cheap."It depends what you want from this piece of electronics. Note that it is extremely versatile: it can be used as an FM tuner in a stereo system (and its stereo FM section may well outperform the one in your receiver; its AM section certainly will).The sound is really outstanding, certainly the best "built-in" sound of any short wave radio.It even comes with a pair of high-quality headphones.It is "portable" at least around the house or yard; don't try to take it on an airplane or even in your car unless you are alone! Yes, as others have stated, it is big, but I do not regard that as a disadvantage. The sound quality alone justifies the size, not to mention the pleasure derived from operating a radio with large, well-spaced controls and an LED-illuminated "control panel" that can be read by me even without my eyeglasses! (For airplane travel, you want a small portable radio.)The sensitivity of this radio is outstanding. My particular unit measures 0.4 mcv for 10 dB S/N. I do not believe any currently available small portable short wave radio comes even close to that figure. Selectivity, with its three built-in IF filters, is equally outstanding. Image rejection (very important) is excellent.Tuning is very versatile: a large, easy-to-operate knob (which does not "mute" the radio while tuning), 5 kHz "slewing" buttons, and 70 memories, which are, in fact, separate from the variable frequency "oscillator," in effect giving the radio two tuners. (You must use these tuners to really appreciate them.)The synchronous selectable sideband circuit (sounds complicated, doesn't it? It's not. It is quite easy to understand once you have read the comprehensive and easy-to-follow instruction manual) makes listening to AM and SW signals, which are subject to "selective fading distortion" (sounds like the announcer has a very bad cold - I'm sure all of you have experienced that phenomenon) a positive pleasure. That form of distortion (very common) is completely eliminated by this circuit. A number of short wave receivers have that circuit, but very few work as well as that of the Satellit 800.Most people use the built-in antennas which are, in fact, very good. I recommend a new purchaser use these antennas to become familiar with the receiver. If these are satisfactory, well then, nothing further is necessary. But note that the radio can handle three (3) "outboard" antennas: two for AM/SW and one for FM. There are many suitable antennas available for purchase which will enhance the listening experience. Remember, the antenna is actually more important that the radio! The antenna must be "matched" to the particular receiver.I own a very expensive short wave receiver; it cost over four times the price of the Satellit 800. I also own a very sophisticated (and expensive) antenna which I use with that expensive radio.Yet when I hook my Satellit 800 to that antenna, I get AT LEAST 95% of the performance of the expensive radio.In that light, the Grundig Satellit 800 is NOTHING SHORT OF A BARGAIN!I cannot recommend this radio too highly.
I did not want a BLACK bag! I did not want a bag that looked like a camera bag, and I did not want a bag that was bulky. This cool olive canvas bag has it all! I have a Canon 50D with a grip on it, plus a 80-200 lens with a hood, a 28-105 and a 50 prime lens. I have two batteries and two chargers, cables, extra lens covers and my manual;I still have room for more stuff! This bag is nice and soft and does not fall off my shoulder...I love it and would highly recommend it. The "little smaller" bag is great too, but a little small for all my stuff. I will probably keep it as well for short day trips. The price is great compared to a Billington!
Pretty simple device here. Seems to be built fairly sturdily. I used it to split the positive line from a car battery to two amplifiers. Simple, cheap, effective.
I bought this DVD player because of the HD Up-Conversion feature. BIG MISTAKE! I should have looked into this product a little more before buying.This thing was terrible, EVERY DVD I played in this thing would skip (two of which were brand new, fresh out of the factory wrapping). I can't tell you how frustrating it is to have all the best electronic equipment and hook-ups available in order to get a near high definition image on my HDTV and have a disc STALL for three to four seconds EVERY TIME I WATCH A DVD.I RETURNED this cheap piece of junk and bought the Sony DVP-NS75H instead.STAY AWAY FORM THIS PRODUCT...IT IS LOW GRADE, ELECTRONIC, GARBAGE!
The iPod shuffle lives up to reasonable expectations for a device this size. It is small and clips to a shirt front so that it can be worn using a set of earphones while doing many activities, from reading to walking and doing chores around the home. It provides a means of enjoying podcasts or music without disturbing others, and its listening content is easily programmed or reprogrammed using iTunes on the computer.The sound using the earphones is great for a device which is so small.
These headphones were a surpise like getting caught in the rain, i bought these things because the ones ive had got a short in the wiring somewhere but i did not care what do buy so these were cheap and i just got totally blown away by the sound quality, i mean its not bose or anything but for $5 it sounds better then sony. I guess for a cheap brand they want to really promote themselves at coby.
First off, when this card is working correctly (which seems to be a very rare occurance), it sounds great. The sounds come through clearly and with good definition. The software that runs it also seems like it would be good, that is if it ever worked. It even lights up with the company's logo on the side.Since I first bought one of these about six months ago, I have had to replace it through razer's warranty program three times. The first time, the card just shorted out one day and sat dead in my computer for no aparent reason. But ok, sometimes you just have a single bad experience. Nope. With my second card, it worked well for a couple of weeks until it simply stopped producing sound. On to card three. This one worked for the longest time, but finally after a run of about 4 months, it started blaring a horrible crunching/popping sound through any speaker hooked up to it, regaurdless of whether of not the computer is muted.Throughout all of this, Razer has had little or no advice at all to offer besides "go to our warranty page". The whole experience has been really frustrating. I really wanted to like this card, but in the end it was just not worth it at all.And with the matching HP-1 headphones, I had a similiar, if not worse experience.I have ditched both of these things, and I definitely do not recommend either one.
Like many older reviews...these buds sound and fit great. But, the cord wears out quickly exposing the bare wire.
This is by far the best digital SLR in this price range. Very easy to use, and the pix are spectacular. That I can use all the lenses and accessories from my old Canon 35mm SLR is a big plus. I like being able to use it in the fully automatic mode, or use it manually at the turn of a dial. The optical viewfinder is excellent. You can't go wrong with the Rebel XTi. I should have bought it sooner!
I recieved this TV as a gift. I already own a Samsung large screen but I figured I could put this one in a kitchen or a smaller room. It definitely has a 'Unique' shape to it. As far as picture quality it dosent compare to the Samsung. I owned another 20 inch LCD that broke and that one had a better picture on it than this. The sound quality isnt bad. The more I looked at it the more I liked the shape of the TV. The TV is very light weight and the plastic material used isnt what Id call 'great quality'. Its sufficient, it works fine and its not bad looking but im sure you could find something better out there... but for the price its a decent deal and does the job.
Why pay more for a branded piece of plastic that protects your lens.These fit and work fine.
This product is user friendly and was plug and play into my computer so it was a no hassle way of getting it installed. It was inexpensive and did exactly what I wanted to do. It gives you so many ways to copy, feed and scan your documents. I truly enjoy this product and plan to utilize it for many years.
The Etymotic ER6i earphones have great sound quality and the noise canceling is great for air travel or the gym. These earphones have the same quality sound as there expensive counterparts,without the cost. Since I bought them my wife and kids are always taking them to plug into their mp3 players. I guess it is time to buy another pair. Great product.
Excellent Product, but Sony is taking down the support for the product at the end of Sept so don't bother buying. Shame as it was really good while it lasted.
Product has a hiss/buzz that comes in and out from the right ear. Audio-technica customer services says it's from interference. There must be interference in every train, airplane, and my office, because it happens everywhere. I wouldn't buy another Audio-technica product, especially since there are so many other products in this price range.
Great performance and picture, though has the annoying habit of occasionally locking up during load/unload, have to pull the power plug (and dismember entertainment center to get at it) in order to regain control.
I tried a few other fans before I went ahead and got this one for my Dell XPS. The other fans worked alright, but they broke very quickly and didn't perform as well as I would like.This cooler is built solid. The surfaces are aluminum, and the power cable is a USB cable, which if it ever breaks, is easy enough to replace. The fans are in the back, where they blow air through a channel leading up through the holes you see in the picture. The holed area is large enough to cover my entire laptop, keeping things cool even when I play games. The cooler is also very quiet, even at full speed it's a gentle sound, not enough to disturb movies or other activities. At the lowest setting it is so quiet that you could forget you have it on. It also has an additional USB port, so you don't lose one, which is a plus. I don't know how much power that port can draw, but I ran my wireless Logitech mouse through it and had no difficulties.Pros:Solid ConstructionSystem works very well at keeping things coolQuietWorth the priceAdditional USB portCons:None. Everything's great.I would recommend this cooler to anyone. But pay attention to the model differences, they have a different model for bigger laptops, this one is for 15 in. and below.
memory for older computer. The speed may not match, but still works well with in the systems limits. Remember to match the bus speed always. The pruduct is a mact to the pc socket
I purchased this television about a month ago and am very pleased with the purchase. The picture is beautiful, even for non-HD signals. I have my Xbox 360 hooked up to this TV in 1080p, and the picture is ubelievable. I had to play with the factory settings a little to adjust the TV to the room, but it was well worth it.
This is a great player. It has recognized all our CDRWs just fine. I bought this for my wife for Christmas and she loves it. I can understand the complaints about the display, but since my wife and I our both blind, It just does not matter.
I recently rearranged my room, and needed some speaker wire to lengthen the wires from my stereo to my speakers. I didn't need 100 feet, that I could find just about everywhere. This spool was just the right amount needed for the job, and just a few feet left. Speakers and stereo sound just as great as before!!
I upgraded from an older minidisc recorder to the MZ-RH910 to take advantage of the capacity that iPods and the like have been offering for a while now. The beauty of minidisc technology is that it grows with your music library without having to necessarily upgrade the hardware. All you have to do is buy more discs. A single Hi-MD disc can hold a lot of music, depending on how much fidelity you're willing to sacrifice. I've found that 192kbps MP3 format gives me decent sound and allows me to dump around 12 hours of music to a single disc. What's not to like? The recorder itself is easy enough to use, although some time spent reading the manual will save you some frustration when you're trying to navigate the menus.The downside to Sony's otherwise formidable product is their less than stellar interface to it. SonicStage is the main program and gives you more options than their scaled down Simple Burner. If you just want to dump CDs to a disc, Simple Burner is the way to go. It's easy and stable. SonicStage's commendable features are diluted by its slow performance and tendency to crash or hang without warning(I'm talking Windows here.) The latest version, 4.0, appears to address some of the problems with 3.x. It's slow, but even when it appears to be stuck, most of the time it finds its way back(patience is the key). I think it needs a major overhaul or even a complete rebuild. In any case, there's not much in the way of third party support for Hi-MD, so for better or worse, you get what you get when you buy the recorder except for upgrades from Sony's support site. Software bugs aside, I have no regrets about my purchase and expect to get years of happy listening from this recorder.
The good:- plays multiple formats (DVD+R/-R, VCDs, etc)- DV input for burning from camcorder- my old VHS tapes played very clearlyThe bad:- DVD drive was very loud when playing discs (more so than any other DVD player I've ever had). It's not extremely loud, but very irritating -- especially if you're a bit of a nit-picker like me.- no HDMI- remote worked well, but the labels on the buttons were very, very large -- great for someone who has trouble reading small writing, but it's just ugly to me.The noise on the DVD drive was annoying enough so that I didn't even get to try the recording feature of the DVD drive before returning it.
I purchased the DVDR985 in January of 2003. Initially it worked as advertised and I was pleased. After a couple of months I began to have problems. Some DVD+RW disks that were written on the recorder now show "no disk" when loaded. Some DVD+R disks get errors when I try to record. The recorder seems to "forget" that a DVD+RW disk is RW and shows it as DVD so that I can no longer record. Now that I have some time, I will get the firmware updated and if necessary send it in for repair. At this point I am not happy with the product but there are not many other choices.
This unit is identified by its small size (4.5" wide, 7" long, 1" high) and light weight. It has a rounded dark blue case and is powered by the USB port. The Model Number is ZIP250USBPCMBP. It only operates horizontally. This model is treated as a USB Mass Storage Device so you must use Windows Me or later. You should select the icon to "Unplug or Eject Hardware" to remove this device. The IOMEGA software should be installed on Windows 2000. If the unit does not have an eject button on the drive you must select the EJECT command from the Properties menu. It is good to do this all the time because of the disk caching system. The 250 MB drives can read and write to 100 MB ZIP disks, but slower than with a 250 MB disk. The fastest transfer is with an internal IDE ZIP device.Remove the disk before turning a computer off. You should never insert a ZIP disk in the drive when the computer is off as this can cause damage. Normally, shutting down the computer causes the disk to eject. If you lose power, you must disconnect power to the computer, open its cover, and push a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole.The "User's Manual" warns against using the Operating System to copy a disk. Use the Iomega "Copy Machine" program. Right click on the ZIP drive to select the Iomega "Format" function. Use "Short Format" to delete all data on an Iomega disk. The "Long Format" repairs a drive with errors, converts from another format, or removes all passwords. "Write Protection" protects against writing over data, a password can protect against both reading and writing files. You can also flag the ZIP drive as "non-removable" so it appears like a hard drive. The manual has the details.Computers have a limited number of IDE devices and drive bays so a separate storage device is practical. Replaceable 250 MB ZIP disks provided vast storage in the past but are no longer the latest in storage technology. The 250 MB ZIP disk is less widely used than the 100 MB disk. ZIP disks reuse deleted space unlike a CD whose space is consumed when you replace files. Falling prices for CD discs solve that problem. A ZIP disk has no compatibility problems between different Windows systems and computers. A CD written on one system may not be updated by a different system.
I spent about 45 mins at the apple store trying out 3 -4 different speaker models. Undoubtedly these speakers had the best sound amongst all. They all were priced similarly in and around $ 75 - 100. Since my requirement was for the best quality of sound i picked them and am very happy with my purchase. This is a great buy!
You need to keep this in a charger for it to keep a charge. I had it for 2 weeks out of the charger and when I went to use it on a weekend trip it was dead. Made me very mad.
I got the Pyle PIP10 primarily for listening to podcasts while I work out at home. Since I didn't plan on traveling with it I wanted AC power to minimize the hassle of batteries. Since I listen to mostly spoken word stuff (podcasts) I didn't require audiophile quality. This item works perfectly for my needs and it was very affordable. I do move it room to room sometimes and it's no problem. It comes with a nice carry bag if you do need to take it with you somewhere. I didn't use the little plastic 'pocket' designed to hold the iPod (I have a touch) because I keep a case on the device and that makes it too big to fit in. Not a big deal. This is just external speakers that play through the headphone jack. It has plenty of volume to fill an average size room, but don't count on using it at a party. Need an inexpensive external speaker system? Grab the Pyle Home PIP10. I think you'll like it.
See my review of the GR-DF430U for more information. I'll try to help anyone with this problem, as the repair is relatively simple and you can do it yourself. No need to pay JVC anything at all. They should have fixed this problem long ago, but refused to help out their customers for whatever reason. A bad business decision, in my opinion.Contact me if you require assistance and instructions on how to fix this problem. Save your hard-earned money and don't pay JVC to fix this!
i just installed the adapter to my laptop and it works great! took me only 5 minutes to install, very easy instructions.
Works great with no problems. Hooked it up and started watching movies off the net right away.
I bought this bag to use with my Olympus C-4000. Based on what other reviewers wrote, I expected the bag the bag to be more compact than it is (I could fit two of my cameras in there). Construction and compartments are excellent, and it's a great bag if you have a few accessories to carry.
This is my first DVD player, and I'm pleasantly surprised at all of the features available at this price. Setup took about two seconds (after I went out for the S video cable which isn't included), and the sound through my stereo speakers is terrific. I chose this unit entirely on the basis of these consumer recommendations, and am very happy with the results.
I wired a Yamaha home theater with this and it worked like a charm. I would definitely recommend to every body...
We've used the Pioneer almost exclusively in our car for over a year now. Very happy with it, the unit works as advertised and is easy to use.Pros:- Good reception with car kit- Good sound qualityCons:- User interface could be improved (but still easy to use notheless)- Need to buy car kit separately
I would give this printer 4 stars if you buy it from somewhere else besides Amazon. The printer was an old model, did not sit flat on the table, it wobbled, and did not work. it needed a firmware update immediately, and still did not work. Presto replaced it for us because it was under warranty, but that took 2 weeks to arrive, and we went through hours of troubleshooting calls with Presto, something my parents did not need. I would not buy this printer from Amazon again, because you don't know how long it has been sitting on the shelf, the speed of the modem, processor, or version of software installed. For this product buy direct from Presto, if you want it to work out of the box. The item went to my aged parents, who needed it to work out of the box as advertised. The product itself is great and I would recommend the service to anyone who wants an elderly person to have access to email and photos. You cannot reply to email, but they get great photos (not photo quality, but 600x600 dpi and look good on plain paper). Again, the Presto printer itself is good, I was disappointed that we got an older model that did not work. It was new, in the box, so it had been sitting on a shelf somewhere. :-)
this is an excellant investment! i was a bit tired of using my head phones and needed an alternative. along came ihome and i am at home with my ipod! when i got it i wasnt expecting much because of the small size but boy was i suprised! the sounds are deep and the midranges and treble does not overpower it as i had expexted it to sound like a speaker in a soupcan or something. the sounds are clear and the fidelity is rich and almost like one of the more expensive docks. the base does not sound like the speaker is farting. it is all around an excelent investment and i am glad i got oneIH27B Port Alarm for IpodSdi IH27B Port Alarm For Ipod (SDI IH27B)!
It large enough to do most things like the features the sensing feature works great to reheat your food and its fast
I have had this TV for 10 years, replaced the bulb for the first time right before the 5 year warranty expired. I am on my 2nd bulb since then. Now I am finally having issues with the fan. I have to say this has, by far, been the best TV I have owned so far. We have used it more the past 5 years than the first half of it's life. I don't know if I was one of the lucky ones or that the people with the complaints got lemons.
This filter works great and is nearly a permanent fixture on my camera. As others have noted, the threaded ring that attaches to the lens is pretty narrow and can be hard to grasp. I'm careful not to tighten it beyond just snug. Thus far I've not had any problem removing the filter.Performance-wise, it works very well for me coupled with my Canon T3i.Not a cheap filter, but a good 'bang for the buck'.
I just set up my new Epson Stylus 1280 printer. It works great with my iMac computer. The only drawback I can see is that I was looking for a printer that used separate cartridges, and this one doesn't. Otherwise, it prints beautiful pictures, although I like the ones I printed on the Matte paper better than the ones I printed on the Glossy paper. It prints great documents, too. I think I'll keep it, for awhile.
If you buy this, buy the Mintek 1770 Kit, also sold here at Amazon. With the new rebate, you get the kit for the same price, but in addition to the player, you also get the case, car power adapter, headphones and audio splitter. My kids have been using this player for 2 months, including one very long road trip, and so far no problems. I am a bit nervous given the number of very negative reviews here at Amazon (most of which were done after I bought mine), and the fact that the manufacturer is a small company (that's the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars). However, now that there is a $50 rebate bringing the price down to $200 (not available when I bought mine), and the set includes a decent case, car power adapter, and 2 headphones with an audio signal splitter, not to mention the tremendous functionality, it's such a good deal that it may just be worth taking a chance on. Amazon is always so great about quickly replacing or refunding defective products within 30 days, that at least takes away some of the worry. As for battery life, I let Return Of The King run on it and the battery died at just over 2 1/2 hours (not great, but Amazon sells extra batteries for this unit, and for the price, it's hard to complain). One great feature that the product description doesn't include is the A/V input. You can play video games on this, or view your digital photos straight from the camera, etc, since you can plug an audio and video source in. Depending on the type of game console you have, you may need to get an adapter to convert the RCA output from your game unit to 1/8 inch miniplug format to plug into the DVD player, but these are easily bought on Amazon or other electronics stores (ie, Radio Shack) for less than $10. If your game unit or other outside video source has RCA jacks, then you're all set because this DVD player comes with a cable that has RCA plugs at one end and miniplugs at the other. But if you have a GameCube (no RCA jacks, just RCA cables), or a digital camera with a USB-RCA cable, then you'll need to get the RCA-miniplug adapter (again, it's cheap). Here's how you can input video to the screen on this DVD player. There is a switch on the side of this DVD player that toggles the A/V jacks from output to input, thereby telling the screen to display the DVD or an outside video source. Just make sure you switch the A/V back to output before you try to watch a DVD again. If the switch is on input and you try to watch a DVD, all you get is a black screen. I thought mine was broken until I toggled the switch back to output, then the DVD displayed fine. I wonder if any of the other people who said their screen stopped working accidentally toggled this switch to input? Anyway, I won't buy a second one until this first one proves its durability a bit longer, but at two months old, it's working fine and is definitely the most loaded player around for under $500 (and Amazon is giving it away for $200!).
I bought this to replace an old no-progressive sony and am really happy with the purchase both in the price and the product. I would highly recommend this to everyone. I cant think of any added features you would need.
The best thing about these headphones r the looks. Yeah they have bigger drivers for more sound...however, I would recommend the MDRV600's for most dj's. The benefits of these (600's) are: Lighter, cheaper, and they're more comfortable when wearing them in a traditional fahshion (i.e. listening with both ears)The 700's main feature which is very convenient for the "ear to shoulder" cueing postion is its swivel ear cups. However, if u've ever worn the 700's on top of u'r head..they tend to fall off because the drivers are so heavy. If u plan on listening to music using both ears...ahhh the pain! Its like u'r head is in a vice grip. There you have it. I own both and use both. DJ Bomb recommends you to: save u'r money buy the 600's and use the saved money towards buying better tables/mixer/needles.
These binoculars are so superior to the Bushnell 4x30 Powerview model I just returned that they aren't in the same leage, from a quality standpoint (not to mention magnification). They gather more light, despite having a smaller objective lens, they focus with less fuss, the optical quality is an order of magnitude greater, and they look a heck of a lot cooler. In addition to all of that, they don't have a cheesy Bushnell logo that is so large, you would think I'm trying to sell them to you. The camouflage rubberized exterior is far more attractive, and they just work.My son is an extremely...selective sort (like his father), and he really appreciates quality. Let's just say that he has nothing nice to say about his former Bushnell Powerviews and he sleeps with his new "security" binoculars (think security blanket). He absolutely loves them, and I believe they are his favorite Christmas present.Oh, and for the price, these are truly a no-brainer. Just do it. You won't regret it. :)
I LOVE IT THE BEST INVESTMENT OF MY LIFE I NEVER ENJOYED ANY ITEM LIKE THIS
ipod sorta dissapointed me because of its extremly low battery life. But has amazing picture quality, and can hold a ton of music!
I don't understand what took me so long to "cut the cord." I am more than pleased with this product!
The lens and filter kit fits my Z3 perfectly and has inhanced the photo's I have taken. I would reccomend this to anyone with a Z3.
This item came in apparently good condition. Taking still pictures worked however it was supposed to be able to take video pictures as well. This I was unable to do. When i inquired about this I received an E-Mail that this item was not supported by manufacturer. I have since returned this item to amazon for refund.
I was really excited to get the JumpDrive because of the reviews I read. True, it is a lot more durable than many flash drives, but I've had so many problems that it's entirely not worth it. From day one I was unable to use it with most of the computers at school because the JumpDrive tries to install its "secure" software onto whatever computer you plug it into. Most public computers will not allow this due to all of the computer viruses going around. Unfortunately, if the software doesn't install you can't access the drive. Another problem that I've had while using it with friends' computers is that it will occasionally delete entire batches of files! I've always been careful to properly eject the device, but more than once it has deleted numerous files that I had recently saved onto it. I generally like Lexar products, but not this. My friends have cheaper flashdrives that do a much, MUCH better job.
Wife and I traveled out of the country. The car rental offered the C320 for $9.95 daily rental and we tried it. GREAT results. We purchased three in total for our Realty Office. The more expensive models come preloaded with software, but you can save half the cash if you possess minimal computer savy to download maps.
I purchased this device about 2 months ago and haven't run into any problems. This only issue I have with it is the shuffle mode. I loaded a bunch of music folders into the player and after a while I noticed it was not playing some of the songs before repeating other songs. I have also noticed that it does take a long time to load the player. However, if you are like me and leave the same playlists on the player for a few weeks at a time this isn't a big deal. Like I said in the title, its a great little player for the money.
A good looking TV with crisp picture and great sound. Easy on-screen menus and options. Very satisfied with my purchase, especially for the price.
Okay, let's start with a few basic knowledge points:1. I have worked at, or in support of, photography and videography for the last 20+ years.2. I have used Olympus equipment for the majority of my still-photography needs. Yes, I own Leicas, Nikons and other more esoteric brands of equipment, but my working (and personal) stock of choice has been Olympus since at least the early 1980s.These two points mean that I have a predisposition (i.e. bias) in favor of Olympus, but some significant - even credible - experience to back it up.Now that we have that "Honesty in Advertising" part out of the way, on to the review:Several other Amazon users favorably reviewed theOlympus FL-50 Electronic Flash for Olympus C7070, E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR Camerasitself, and I agree with their observations. This flash is not only powerful enough for your extreme lighting needs, and rapid in the majority of typical ones, but (unlike several strobes I have owned in the past) using the FL-50 is intuitive. So much so that I have yet to actually read the instruction manual! This unit becomes an integral part of your imaging system: The strobe turn on and off with the camera itself, takes full advantage of the camera's metering and control systems (remembering my -0.7 stop fill-flash preference), and tilting/pivoting effortlessly when you need to redirect this source. By itself, the Olympus FL-50 is awesome.Couple the FL-50 with aSto-Fen OMEW Omni-Bounce Diffuserand you have one perfect out-of-the-bag lighting combination. Yes, the included high-capacity (2700 mAh) NiMH batteries you probably already have, but even here there is a little bonus: an awesome little charger with both the 12VDC vehicle and Euro-plug adapters included. Everything here went from the shipping box straight into my circa 1984 Domke F-3X Super Compact Camera Bag, Canvas, Chocolate Brown. For all of the gear that's been in and out of that bag, this has been a wonderful, welcome addition; one that I highly recommend to any Olympus digital user.
Make sure your unit has USB 2.0 which is high speed USB. My brand new Pentium 4 1.8 ghz machine doesn't! USB 1.0 seems to be the standard. The Yamaha performs like any other CD/RW otherwise.The Nero softward included only works with the Yamaha device. If you have another CD/RW on your machine, or want to use another device it will not work!the advertised DiskT@2 doesn't seem to load with a regular USB port, therefore this enhancement that is so highly touted, will not even load from Nero!All in all, it's just not what it's cracked up to be unless you happend to have the perfectly configured system.
I bought this for my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring that I had a sub and amp installed in. I found out that my car stereo (factory) does not allow for the sub to be turned down with the volume knob, So I purchased this and wow I am super impressed! PAC makes a great products, I actually like having the knob more than just using the volume knob because I can set the bass easily without looking at my stereo. I am able to turn my bass down at night, driving my police, or just trying not to disturb other people. I also listen to a lot of talk radio and when the sub it turned up it sounds terrible with voice. There is not interference or static at all, it was very easy to install and I would say even if your sub turn up and down with the radio I would till purchase one so you can conveniently set your sub to your desired level.
Just as advertised, well made, has just the right amount of paper in it as I use it for a golfing groups handbook. Easy to open & close
Small and cute. Its cable length is long enough to be put at some distance away. This works with Mac.
I was happy when I found this because my son's tv is silver. I bought one previously for my two smaller children and loved it. This definitely puts the tv out of reach and creates more floor space. I do wish it had a shelf/bracket to hold the cable box but I am going to have to buy one seperate. I was missing the ball shaped part for the bottom which hides a screw. I blame that on the seller though because the packaging was open when we received it. It's not too bad without it, it just would have finished the look! Excellent product if it has all the fixings!!
This plug was a perfect fit for an old stereo. I looked everywhere and was very pleased to find this cable. It fit and the stereo has a new life.
So far these are the highest capacity AA's I've found. I've seen other brands with 2700 milliamp hours, but they are much more expensive. I've always had a very good experience with lenmar products; don't let the fact they are not a big brand name put you off. This is their area of expertise. The little case that comes with it is a nice added feature. It designed to securely hold either 4 AA's or 4AAA's.
The Tamrac 5375 is a great photography backpack with many options. I normally pack a Nikon D300, three Sigma lens (12 - 24mm,18 - 250mm OS, and 150 - 500mm OS lenses, a Nikon SB600 TTL, Nikon and AA/AAA battery chargers, spare Nikon, AA and AAA batteries, camera and speedlight manuals, a lens cleaner, a bulb dust blower and spare discs. The 5375 handles this well although it is a bit heavy. I have made plane, car and hiking trips with the 5375. The shoulder straps are very comfortable and backpacking is much easier than carrying it by the top handle especially when traversing the airport concourse pulling a roll-on bag. The padding seems adequate with many packing options and protects the contents from normal bumps and handling events. The bag appears to be waterproof with various drawstrings and hems that protect the zipper from leaking. There are two easy snap straps: One to hold the shoulder straps in the proper position; and one that wraps around the bag adding additional security to an accident zipper event (opening or forgetting to close). Thus far the bag appears to be rugged enough to withstand many trips.
I heard on the radio an ad for HD radio and I decided to try it. The nice thing about the HD Radio&iquest; Component Car Tuner is that it doesn't have to be mounted in the car. This is great for those of us who are only evaluating the new technology. I have a 2010 vehicle and there is no antenna on the ouside. It was very difficult to get to my radio to use the existing antenna, so I bought an inside the car antenna (hidden antenna.)This HD radio works great. It picks up as many FM stations as my car radio does. I haven't tried the AM station yet. I will probably only use this radio when I want to listen to HD stations. The built-in car radio works great for normmal listening. I think it is a discontinued model, so I got it at a great discount. I am very pleased with this purchase.
This iPod belt is perfect for what I needed: something that wouldn't more around while I was running/working out. Held my 60GB video gen ipod, with room for ID and key.
I have taken my indoor photos to a whole new level with this flash. I bought it for my friend's wedding and I wish I would have gotten it sooner.I am using in conjunction with my Nikon D40 and a newStroboframe Press-T Flash Rotating Bracketfor portait photography. See review and photos there...Flash features that I love:1. Full tilt - from 90 degrees to 180 degrees with several stops - I bounce off the ceiling most of the time for lovely natural lighting2. Built in pull out diffuser that can also be used for angle bounce3. Head rotation from -90 degrees to 180 degrees (perfect for portrait photography with a flash frame to point to the ceiling)4. Flash refresh rate is fantastic! I set the camera on a tripod and with the remote took many family photos in a row! Especially necessary when there are crying babies in the group!5. Batteries last a long time6. Includes nice protective case for flash
Have had this combo about 2 months, and already the keys are sticking down. Have to pry them up. At other times, key strikes don't register at all. The touch is good for most of the keys, and then others have to be hit quite hard. Save your money, and get a different product. Giving this a very poor rating.
I picked this sweet little kit up for my regular cab S-10 pickup. Being that I am 6'4" I had to have something small. The wiring kit being included is a great idea, and the install was simple. The sound isn't *loud* but it's super clean and I've been using it for over a year now with no problems at all, driving around 100 miles every day, so it has to be pretty durable.
The features on this watch are fantastic. It is an excellent heart rate monitor, compass, alitmeter, and barometer. However the serial PC link is terrible and stops working frequently. I have had my X6HR for one month and it no longer connects to the PC (the main reason I bought this watch in the first place). For some reason, Suunto still uses a serial connection, claiming on their website that this is the latest technology (more like the cheapest). If you plan to use this watch for its PC data transfer function, be very cautious and keep an eye on the warranty. Also the Suunto Activity Manager software is terrible and crashes frequently. I haven't lost any data (yet) but its very annoying.
the wireless connection works great.i do not know if this powers off when the bose system is off. there is no switch. i hope it does, because if it does not, then it might be draining power.i wish bose will install a volume control to this device. i have seen it in other wireless speaker connections (like rocketfish) and this was a very useful feature. yes, i know that bose has adaptik, but some manual control does not hurt.finally, i wish the seller would have provided a way to track the package. i knew they had shipped it, but not being able to track it's progress provided some anxiety.
The case fits the camera very well. The belt loop doesn't really seem effective since the the whole case(with the camera inside) gets heavy and therefore gets in the way when walking. Overall very satisfactory protection for the camera!
Shipping and handling was greatProduct arrived; software and hardware installed easily.Video is fuzzy and audio does not work and I have done everything I can to improve this.Internet search - others have the same claim.FYI - I am a trained TV technician and worked for Compaq/HP for 10 years.
I needed a spot to keep all my 5x7 pictures of my son. I purchased three... one for myself, my mother and my mother-in-law. Now we've got a super easy, organized way to keep pictures clean and ready to show at a moment's notice. I've been able to toss it into a purse to bring along to show friends and family I haven't seen in a while. Definitely would recommend! Very sleek and the pages are bound very well.
... the IOGEAR 4-port KVM switch was a replacement in support of a production linux server, a fedora linux workstation, and a win-XP box. initially, i was put-off by the "trendy" looking colour scheme of the device. i was fortunate, in that, i did "NOT" let that stop its purchase.being the dope i can be, i forgot that the "ctrl" , "alt" , and "shift" sequence, HAD to be followed by the "NUMBER" of the system i wanted to address. as it turned out, the device is very patient in waiting for that input. the 4 cables are 'stout' and a welcome relief to the previous 12, the environment required. for me, the ctrl, alt, and shift secquence timing, akin to "one thousand one", or about 1 second."gpm", 'general purpose mouse', is a service that runs under linux. it supports the "CLI", (text mode) command line interface, and the X window "GUI" graphical user interface. gpm is your friend, but can be surprisingly "cranky'. the IOGEAR and gpm get along great. my previous kvm provoked gpm to do all sorts of nasty things, in both text and graphics modes. the episodes of unpleasant surprises have ended.the ONLY problem i've encountered is this: my server, is the first system to come up, and its motherboard is old, and does not supply 'any' voltage when powered down. my XP box does, and is the third system in the environment. the "first time" i booted up, i had to unplug (actually, power supply switch) XP, because the switch saw XP (on three), but seemed defaulted to (one). i suspect that anomaly unique to my topology. if not, i suggest having your bios(s) "fail on all errors" to protect any ext2 linux filesystems.the switch supports my 9:16 monitor without problem, and i can't comment on its sound. all, in all, i am more than pleased with the device ...
Its a great device, the only complaints I have are that it could make do with a longer battery life and there should offer a repeat I option along with the repeat all it already has
Those reviews that say it has too much bass or not enough bass are hilarious! For Hip Hop, these are THE best headphones under $100. If you primarily listen to Hip Hop, these are amazing. The bass is booming, yet incredibly the highs and mids are unaffected (for hip hop songs atleast). Havent tried them with anything other than hip hop for now. I used to have Bose In Ear headphones (for $100) and these are better than those. If you dont listen to Hiphop/R&B;, I'd want to test these first if i were you..As for comfort, these are the most comfortable canal buds I've tried. (I use the medium tips).
This sucker has more trouble feeding paper than any printer or copier I have ever seen. I have the lower paper tray, and I have only once ever managed to get the d**n printer to actually feed from it. The top tray actually actually can works (sometimes). The bizarre thing is that once it reads the first sheet from a stack, it is solid! But getting that first sheet to feed is a nightmare. Take the tray out, flip the stack, blow air in, make the stack bigger, smaller, bang on the printer, repeat 10-20 times, and then the first sheet will feed and the whole stack will be fine. Absolutely insane. I'll never get another HP printer after this.
Good sound. No problems at all with skipping, despite my best efforts.
I give the camera a high note. It has everything for a person to take good pictures. The battery compartment door is a little cheap piece of plastic and the 16 Picture memory card is a joke. A full sized memory card would make much more sense and make a complet package.Uwe Thielemann, San Mateo, Ca
I really was suprized how well they do perform. I don't believe you will find a speaker that actually sounds this good for under $15.00. Happy customer.
I got the modem yesterday and it took less than 15 minutes to install it. Dial-up was quick and connects at 48800 bps all the time. Free software "adsubtract" is excellent at killing all the popup ads. You do not need to buy any cables or wires, it comes with everthing you need. It deserves the 5 stars. ...
This looks like an internal IDE that was put in a plastic box, with some conversion hardware that turns it into external USB. Maybe they're all like that - this is the only one I've ever bought. Makes you want to take it out of the plastic box and install it as an internal drive....The drive has worked great. I used it to back up my crucial data just days before my old hard drive crashed. Only four stars because, 1) the plastic box/cd drive are hard to get back together, after you take them apart, and, 2) the Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 software that came with it, hangs under certain circumstances, when you're backing up data. I've personally never seen any 5-star burner software, but I haven't worked with CD burners a whole lot.
We had this camera for about 5 days before it wouldn't turn on. Just a green flashing light by the controls, and no picture on the display. Resetting the camera by opening and closing the battery case door worked for a while, but now it will not turn on at all. Camera has never been dropped, in perfect physical condition. Caveat emptor.
My PC is loud. Even worse, I have it on all the time, because I host servers, etc, so I have to listen to it when I sleep. It's basically a server PC on which I occasionally read emails and news and science articles, run trainer software and play games. I don't even really use any USB peripherals or install anything from CD anymore.At some point I decided it would be smart to put my PC in a closet where I didn't have to hear it -- and I was right! This cable worked handsomely. I can sit at the same desk with my k/v/m stuff in the same place and everything works..... only now there's no jet engine running next to me.I used 30 ft stereo cable extensions to handle the sound I/Os.My only regret was not doing this sooner.
Good camera for what i need it for. I have it set up in a cat house to watch over a few kittens. Clear display at night due to the IR. Display is probably more clear at night then day. IR works well for a distance of up to 4-5 feet. The focus lens was broken off when I got it so I had to focus it and glue together so it stays put. A little flimsy design but overall does what it needs.PSI got a second one from a different seller and even though they look the same and model numbers are the same, it came in different packaging and the IR does not work as well (maybe only 2feet distance)UPDATE:1 of the 2 (the second I ordered), the infrared stopped working. Nigh vision no longer works. Contacted Amazon and am getting a replacement.
I am a professional photographer with over 10 years experience so I have seen a lot of Gaffer tape. The Rolls of tape that I received have small blank unlabeled cores. They are also thinner stiffer and less sticky than other rolls of actual permacell gaffer tape that I have in the studio.
i found this very easy to install and operate.the copy, fax, printer and scanner has very good picture quailty. the printer speed is excellent. i would sugest that you use the usb cable that is featured, at first i didn&quot;t order it because i thought i could use one that i had but it didn&quot;t work so i ordered the one featured.
This battery is worse than my old one, which lasted about 5 min. (Don't waist your $) I guess I'll have to go for OEM stuff.
How much can you really say about an inexpensive keyboard? All you can want at this price point is that (a) it installs easily, (b) its functions work as they should, and (c) it doesn't break. This keyboard has done all three of those things, and it's rare when you get exactly what you want at such a low price. Highly recommended!
I have tried 2 different types of aftermarket batteries and both times they were fails, The Lenmar is amazing, I just shot a wedding and rehearsal dinner over two days and the battery indicator on my 1DS never moved off of full, over 400 shots and it is still going strong. It matched up to my 5d Mk1 and MK II in terms of shots/charge. The only reason I gave it 4 stars vs 5 is due to the quality of the locking switch on the battery, it feels a little flimsy, I am going to take the end cap from my old Canon batteries and just put them on the Lenmark, it is easily done with the removal of two small screws.
I received an ordered manual screen and after opening the shipping box found that it appeared to have been dropped as the screens outer housing was buckled in the middle. I called and immediately was given an RMA and was not charged for pickup or return of the screen, which I am sure is quite expensive. I give Price Pros credit for that, but then they cancelled my order failing to resend a replacement screen. I reordered the screen in a motorized version and the new screen was delivered by common carrier instead of FedEx without issue. I like it and would order it again. I though it rude that my order was cancelled, though ultimately I did get the screen I really wanted due to the unfortunate circumstances. I am sure I would have been happy with the manual screen, but I really do like the motorized version as it is extremely easy to deploy.
excellent price for a quality item.I've had no problems with these for burning cd's,sound is consistently great,highly reccommended for burning.
Ordered this to put in my pocket while I'm walking; however should warmer weather come, a simple clip on the back to attach to clothing would (to me) make sense. Not many people walk/jog holding the CD player in their hands, and a clip would have eliminated the need for buying a special holder.I would have found instructions included very helpful. Kept getting "hold" message until I found switch that was on the side, not on the top.Headphones are beyond useless - just used the ones from my old diskman. May fit an elf - sure didn't fit me!Sound is fine - I don't expect top of the line in something like this, but find it adequate and enjoyable while on my daily walk.
I chose these speakers for a rare low mileage collectable car. The factory rear deck speakers in my 1987 Buick Regal Turbo were in bad shape and the sound was horrible. This car is originally equipped with the Concert Sound option. I wanted to retain the factory look and did not want to install a more readily available 6x9 with an adapter. The Kenwood speakers fit in place using the factory mounting hardware with very little modification. In order to maintain the factory wiring and connections, I took the connectors off the old speakers and soldered them to the new speakers.I believe the sound quality of the Kenwood speakers meet or exceed the factory Delco speakers. I am happy with the new speakers and the sound quality of the whole system.
This makes the third camera in the Camedia series that I've purchased. (I had the 2000Z and the 3030Z too.) I've found that I can sell my older models (about 16 months) after I purchased them, to family and friends for just over 50% of the original purchase price... making the net cost of the new upgrade about ....Although the older models took good pictures, each upgrade was easier to use and took sharper pictures. (I have about 6 gig of pictures over the last 3 years.) The model 4040 is again, a giant leap forward in ease of use and picture clarity. For example: at normal portrait distances 5 to 7 feet, without any zoom... after you download the pic into the computer, you can zoom in and literally count the number of eyelashes on the person. This is a result of the high number megapixels AND the Olympus quality lens that has been specifically designed for their digital CCDs.When choosing a digital camera there is a trade-off. On one side you can get cameras with as much as a 20x optical zoom (but it adds considerable size and weight). On the other side of the trade-off is that you can get something small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, like the 4040 (but only have a 3x optical zoom). I think the best compromise is to get a small digital camera with the most megapixels, then take the pictures with the 3x optical zoom, download the image to the computer and zoom/crop the picture (on the computer) without concern of loosing detail (because of the high megapixels). The Olympus 4040 fits this alternative.Although I think it is one of the best digital cameras on the market, there is always room for improvement. To make this camera better I'd:1. Include removable NiMH batteries with an in-camera charger adapter. (My purchased add on NiMH batteries that last for around 70 pics per charge.)2. Although the CCD is rated at 4.1 megapixels, the camera records about 3.8 megapixels.... Why? Where did the other 0.3 megapixles go?3. Included is a 16meg smartmedia card. This is only enough for about 20 pics. A 128meg card runs about ... and can store more than 160 pics per card. Add a few bucks to the camera and give us a usable card.4. Since the user manual is about inch thick, you think you have plenty of detailed instructions. Then you realize only 1/8 inch of the manual is in English (the rest is in five or six other languages). And, what is in the manual, does not give sufficient detail about many of the various options. (You have to read/study the instructions on the included CD to get an idea of what many of these functions mean/do.)
If you haven't gathered by now, the standard setup procedure for this device is quite unlikely to work for you. I've got a DLink DI-624, am a software developer, and am reasonably knowledgeable about networks...and I still had to spend a fair amount of time on the phone and in a chat session with Linksys. My advice is to go as far as you can with the standard setup procedure and then just call Linksys. They'll guide you through the rest of the way and most likely even have you start over from an earlier point than where you are currently at. So there's no real use in banging your head on this one for many hours.The greatest advantage of this device over all others out there is, once it is working, that ANY and ALL sounds from your computer make their way to the stereo. It doesn't matter if you have DRM-protected songs, Rhapsody online, etc. All the software does is redirect the sounds that would normally go out your speakers to your stereo system. That would indicate one drawback to the device, by the way, in that you can EITHER listen to your computer sounds through your stereo OR your computer but NOT BOTH. That didn't really matter to me for my purposes.
These strain relief boots do their job--only minor gripe (don't we all have them?) is that because the plastic is somewhat firm, it does take a little bit more 'effort' to depress the jack-release tab when pulling out your cable; otherwise, these are great!
Although slightly weak in the bass compared to some these are good sounding earbuds for the price. I use them primarily at the gym hence the desire for the behind the ear loop. This style does a good job of keeping them secure without any noticable discomfort.
Very good for amateurs and snap-shooters, lots of features and capabilities that lets you improve your photo skills. Better in close up and macro photos than canon A- series (mainly using flash). A little "bulky" for action and outdoors. This is the camera for those who want more than "point and shoot", the confortable SRL handling feel and spend less than 300 bucks... and quality pictures and good videos. An 128 xd card (at least) is a real need... Don't forget the batery charger!!! enjoy it!!!
I gave this camera as a gift to my brother, and have regretted it ever since. We can't take a decent portrait shot of anyone with the flash on-the facial features are faded and whited out, even with the exposure control and flash toned down. Shots outdoors in broad daylight are similarly washed out in auto mode. As a matter of fact, everything is washed out in auto mode unless you're outdoors on a cloudy day. We now find that on some camera review websites, there are lots of people having the same problems with the c725 or its earlier version, the c720.We've sent the camera back to Olympus twice under warranty with samples of the pictures, only to get it back saying that everything is working fine. NOT. I have several digital cameras from a tiny 2-megapixel Olympus (which works great) to a Canon SLR Digital, so we're not rank neophytes. We take great pictures with all our other digital cameras without this much aggravation. With the Olympus c725, if you tweak everything with every shot you take, and take many shots of the same subject, adjusting the settings up and down each time, you may get a few great pix. But we don't all have that kind of time for each picture; We want the auto mode to just plain work, a lot of the time, and flash pictures to be viewable, not overexposed. This camera is dropping in price for a reason. I would bet that many customers are returning it, just like we did. What a disappointment. And a lot of missed scenery, vacation, and family shots that no one will ever see because this camera just wasn't up to the simplest point-and-shoot tasks.Skip this camera, ignore the review hype from the shills who probably work for Olympus, and listen to the reviewers who've had problems. We're telling the truth.
The quality of the sound is great! I am definitely not using all the features. I have it driving a Bose Acoustimass 6 speaker system, and I am very happy with the sound. As all the HK systems look similar, I was confused regarding which features the 145 actually had, and thought it had HDMI interface. It does not, but my Toshiba HDTV has 3 HDMI inputs, so I don't need any more anyway. My final choice among the 145, 146 and 147 was the physical dimensions, as the depth of the 145 was smaller and a better fit for our furniture.
I'm a busy IT person, and this little guy keeps me orgainized. From remembering network addresses to when it's my mom's birthday. It only has 2 megs of memory, but, for what I will use it for, is more than enough. Easy to use interface, excellent sync software, I had this little guy up and running in 15 minutes. Downloaded a great chess game, and I'm happy. The flip cover I feel is somewhat cheap. And that is the only negative thing about this unit. Buy one. You'll like it.
I tried a Sony Mavika first and it seemed awfully cumbersome to have to page around and also to set one of six picture qualities whereas the Fujifilm 2600 was easy, especially right out of the box. The one setting fits most was very comforting when shooting different scenes.Also interesting to learn so much about the digital cameras from the Staples store personel. They are very knowledgeable and friendly. Their 110% price matching guarantee also is attractive when shopping for items in this price range.
If you turn the volume on too much, it gets so annoying..The sound quality is ok up to half volume level...but, for high sound volumes, you hear lots of annoying vibrations and it feels like the woofer will going to explode..This product should be purchased only for places where you are not supposed to listen to music loud..Because, for low and medium sound levels, it offers good quality..
720p max on 100 foot run, but this gets the job done. I have the PS3 in one room and the connector run to another tv under the floor. This works perfect. I am sure on smaller runs that 1080p would work fine because I have tried it on 50 feet and it worked great. to the basement.
i spent 20 staight hours trying a MULTITUDE of ways to get thismodem to work on my p233mmx system. this is the FIRST piece ofequipment I have failed to install in my 3 yrs of computing!!! the install cd is poor no install program' just a list of drivers...when i did finally get it recognized and installed{diagnostics SAID it was fine)the program that is SUPPOSED to allow you to change com port and irq only APPEARED to change these settings....in actuality they remained set at default from &quot;install cd&quot; DO NOT BUY this paperweight !!!its a poor PW also{too light LOL !}
These headphones have a few issues. First, there is a characteristic 'dark' sounds from Sennhesier, which I don't prefer. Second these are very power hungry and you good a good strong amp to drive them, not good for computer use without a headphone amp, and the soundstage is odd. You hear the mix hard left, hard right and right up the middle, but the three directions don't come together. At this discounted price, probably best for the money, but not perfect. Oddly sounded best with trance music or singer songwriter music. R&R sounded odd with the vocal lacking in volume.
This hairdryer does exactly what it promises: dries hair fast and keeps the dryer handy but neatly out of the way--all for under $25! The only thing I don't like about it is the noise it creates. I wanted to buy the *quiet* version, but couldn't find it available anywhere.
Man, the print quality is terrible, especially when you want to print in color. When this printer is done with whatever picture you want to produce the paper looks and feels like wet toilet roll.The black is used up exceptionally quickly and long before the actual cartridge is empty the black is already reduced to an unsightly grey. Plus it takes ages to print out even the most simplest of pages.Stay away from this one. It may be cheap but my best bet is that a more expensive printer would be a better one.
Two years ago I bought a 15&quot; LCD monitor from Viewsonic, and it's still in great shape. I thought I would get a 17&quot; now for my other computer. The resolution is very good and the monitor contrast ratio is very high. The picture quality looks like a photograph, which beats the flickering image of a CRT screen.The exterior of this monitor is different from the VE150 (15&quot;). I like the other one better. Also this one appears bulkier. Though the edges are rounded off to make it look thinner, I'd rather have them flat - now I have no place to stick my webcam.Another issue you need to keep in mind. The size ration of this monitor is very strange - optimized for 1280x1024 resolution. If you want to operate it at 1024x768 resolution to get bigger text, you can, but everything will be stretched vertically in a wierd way. So what I don't like is I have to use the higher resolution, but even with large fonts on Windows, the text looks very small. what I ended up doing is editing my Windows Appearance and chenging the fonts and sizes item by item - a very laborious task.
Very nice professional looking fan. Comes with a 3 pin PWM connector for use with a Motherboard power source/control. Also included is a Molex Adapter which is attached to a 3 pin motherboard monitor. The fan connector plugs into this if you want to use a molex for power while still using fan speed monitoring. My only complaint is the screws are pretty much a one use type, very hard to reuse them if you need to take them out for some reason.
I have two CR100 controllers in heavy use for almost 2 years now. From that experience, I can say that they are solid and hold up flawlessly. I don't remember ever having to reboot. Personally I think that the size and weight are a plus for this purpose. The CR100 is well-designed: It does an excellent job controlling the sonos system. I like that it wakes up just by shaking it. On the downside: screen is mediocre quality and does not show full album and track names, searching large music libraries (e.g. Rhapsody) can be a challenge. Battery life is so-so, but good enough. And when compared to an Iphone or an Ipod, the CR-100 feels like a Chevrolet Lumina next to a Porsche: old-fashioned, clumsy, and looks a bit cheap for $399. But it does the job. The CR100 is at least 2x too expensive for what it contains. I'm waiting to an iphone app to control sonos. Technically that is possible and I would be willing to pay for that.Update October 2008:One of my CR-100 died spontaneously last week. This is disappointing: a product atthis price point simply should not die within 3 years of purchase. Since it wasout-of-warranty, Sonos replaced it by a new one for $100. Sonos tech support isexcellent and fast, but I have mixed feelings having to pay $100 to replace a faulty product.Update November 2008:The Iphone Sonos app is out! This totally obsoletes the CR-100, since the Iphonewith a brilliant touch screen is so much easier to use than the CR-100. Sonos did a great jobin designing this app: it is nearly flawless. Searching for music is much easierusing the keyboard interface than with the click-wheel of the CR-100.And... its free. I expect Sonos to discontinuethe CR100 soon, since a $220 Ipod touch or a $200 Iphone does a much better jobat it than the $400 CR100. From any angle, the iphone is far superior.
I cannot understand why all lens manufacturers don't go to this style lens cap. Allows installation and removal easily with lens hood attached and even without hood the cap just makes sense, far better than Canon supplied lens caps. Also much more solidly built than manufacturer supplied ones.
I have had this player since February. Yes, I had to buy new headphones, yes, I had to use another player's case to take this to the gym, yes the battery died - but I still loved it because it was easy and i put ALL my CD's on it.So I was WALKING to the gym last night and it dropped onto the GRASS and the VOLUME scroller popped inside of the unit. CRAP! My boyfriend looked at it and it died on him.Yes, like you will read in all the other reviews..$99 is not worth it to fix this!! I am so mad because I got a new computer and all the songs are not backed up. My Canon camera broke after almost a year and they fixed it for FREE. Why should I have to pay for an obvious DEFECT.Do not buy this. Now I have to find a different Mp3 player to buy.
As a consultant, I regularly do phone interviews for my work so need to be able to count on my headsets. This headset works well all of the time. It is functional though not elegant design. People are always able to hear me and I can hear others. I take the outer puffy pad off the earpiece to make it a more comfortable fit on my head. This is probably just a personal preference for wanting it to be a bit looser.
I bought the first one of these at Walmart in September 07. It worked fairly well for the first month or so. Then it started not reading discs that would play in my son's $ 29 dollar DVD player. Finally in December 07, while watching a movie, it just froze. I was able to get the disc out, but it wouldn't do anything but blink Hello. So, we took it back and got another from Walmart. Big mistake, but since we didn't have the receipt we couldn't get our money back. Now, we've used the new one twice, and guess what? It has already stopped working. I had my last DVD player for 4 years and never had one problem. Please save yourself the money and the aggravation and don't buy an RCA.
The Dealer told me they couldn't install this kit because it would replace my dvd player. This kit has a bypass so both can be installed (or a cd changer instead of the dvd). Installation was easy (once I figured out how to get the dash cover off). System works great and can't be beat for the price.
What a disappointment. We ordered the Traveldock 900 for Christmas for our son's Creative Zen M mp3 player. There are not a lot of these devices on the market for Creative so we were happy to see this one. Unfortunately, when you put the MP3 player on the base it is unstable and actually partially blocks one of the speakers. The sound definitely does not "fill a room." Kudo's to Amazon for promptly refunding our money.
A lot of people at school have this CD player and we love it.Everything on it is perfect! The Cool and Sleek design is very awesome, the sound is crystal clear, and it has never skipped once! You can turn it upside down, on it's side, jog, run, play it in the car and it never skips once!The Mega Bass works really well and at the volume's highest setting (it can go really loud)the sound doesn't even crack. For the money it even comes with a car kit!I have had this CD player for 3 years (I have one of the older models) and it still works like I just bought it! I use this Cd player everyday for at least 3 hours a day and I haven't bought new batteries in 4 months, it only takes 2 AA's!!
The 10-packs of Memorex DVD+R is what I usually buy. It's the only media where I've yet to make a coaster, of the several I've tried.With some media, you can burn it all the way through and find one of your various DVD players may not read it, due to the tolerances involved. I haven't experienced it with Memorex, yet. I use a Phillips DVDRW228 burner.
I purchased these for my garage and must say I am extremely happy with them..they really make my records sound great... I love the size and the amount of bass these things have is incredible for such a compact speaker...Don't hesitate...look at the reviews... these speakers are well worth the money...
I had this product for a few months before it started giving me the wrong disc error. It lasted me a few car trips as well as a trip across the united states and back via flying. Everything was going well until I left it sitting on my couch because I was watching it while I was sick. I think the unit heated up too much (as it does frequently, even if just sitting on a table) and something must have fried inside. I haven't been able to fix it at all and will definitely not be getting the same one. My opinion is that you invest $30 more and get something that will actually last you longer rather than taking a gamble with this unit.
this scanner is extremely easy to use & gives great pictues even when the pictuce or slides are really old. I would highly recommend this scanner
I had been looking at digital cameras for several months when I ran across the Poloriod PhotoMAX PDC 1100 here at Amazon. I was a little skeptical as I had not seen it in any B&amp;M stores and I already knew I liked the Olympus 360L, but I decided that for the price, I would try it and if I didn't like it I would just return it and get the Olympus. I am very happy I decided to try the Polaroid first. I love the single button control and full function menu. It is so easy to operate that even my 7 year old can take great pictures. In the week that I have been using it, I have gotten some wonderful pics and was delighted with the detail and clarity of the prints. There are 4 resolution settings, option of color or B&amp;W, 6 focus settings, time/date imprinting, and 2 LCD light settings. The software has little documentation included, but it is really self explanatory, and I have found Polaroid to be more than willing to answer my questions. Also, I can use the software with my scanner and digital microscope as well as the camera. The USB connection is one of the best features, as it reduces download time signficantly and makes the purchase of a card reader unnecessary. I can download the entire 4 mb card almost instantly with this camera, where as with other camera's serial connection it can take as much as 10 minutes. I would recommend purchasing a larger memory card, but a 16 mb should cost less than the $50 rebate and, when combined with the 4 mb included, should be adequate for most users. This package also includes an AC adapter ($50 for most cameras), serial and USB cables, NTSC cables for viewing pics on your TV, a soft carry case, wrist strap, 4 AA batteries, 4 mb compact flash card, camera, and software. I would recommend this camera to anyone in the market for a quality digital camera. Whether you want to replace your 35mm or just publish to the web, the Polaroid PhotoMax PDC 1100 is a wonderful camera with a wonderful price.
The Radio works well for a plain Jane CB Handie Talkie. Other reviews state that a CA-25 is a hard item to find. I am using a 12VDC@500 mah AC to DC adapter I had in the junk box for a charger. The Voltage is up about 15-16V unloaded which the 9 nicads at 10.8-12 Volts after internal circuit drop yields a safe slow charge rate to charge the nicads overnight. I found that the charge LED gets dim after the radio is &quot;charged&quot;. This has worked well for a radio that is rather inexpensive and works well for the price. Other than a squirt of contact cleaner on the volume pot.. I have had not problems with mine..
The search for the perfect palm pilot has always been an issue. Many have features that others don't have, that making it complicated to get the perfect one. Finally, Sony has created a PDA that has every feature that anyone could ever want "The Sony Clie UX50".This PDA has more bells and whistles than any palm powered handheld that you have seen. With its wireless Internet and its blue tooth, it is easy to connect to every type of compatible device and the cradle for charging would be the only thing needed to be connected physically to it. This PDA has crossed over into being more like a laptop.The UX50 also has a spaced out keyboard, which makes it easy to type in all the information that needs to be typed. Also the UX50 has a swivel screen, which allows you to change the keyboard into a screen. The pda also allows for the left and right-handed user to be comfortable and also eliminating the High-resolution display not to be covered while you write.The screen resolution (420x380) is better than any pda out. The screen will let you enjoy little movies with the memory stick pro, which goes up to a gigabyte. Also the screen will be perfect to view your pictures from the camera on the pda or other sources. This pda has hand writing recognition for those who like to write on the screen. Also it has an MP3 player and a voice recorder.This palm powered device is surely one the greatest inventions in the land of the pda's. It almost goes into the realm of laptops. If you were to buy any palm pilot and didn't mind dishing out 650 dollars then the Sony Clie UX50 is the palm for you.
I've usedseveral headphones that are in and around the price range of this headphones and wow am i surprised by the sound quality from these. They are just amazing, The bass, Treble, Mids and High-Lows are perfect! It has thin but durable wiring which doesnt get tangled easily and the earbuds just fit perfectly in you ears. I highly recommend it!
I have two of these hubs on two different machines, and they have both performed flawlessly with a wide variety of USB devices. Buy with confidence. On the other hand, two out of the eight blue LEDs have perished - though this had no effect on the real function. Everything considered, good value for the small price.
This unit will play MP3s off a DVD data disk! My Panasonic DVD player won't do this. It's very quiet and the picture quality was great and it played every DVD I tested it with.
I looked at everything before buying this item. The price was higher than any of the other options, but the quality justifies it.The Sansa mp3 fits very snugly into it, yet the buttoms are exposed just enough that they remain easy to use.The belt clip is solidly made and it really stays put, even when you are very active. I actually went ahead and removed the strap included with the player, preferring to use the belt clip exclusively.Love the shade of pink, too.
I bought this tv primarily to be used with my PS3. The picture is amazing, was basically everything I was hoping it would be. The sound coming out of it can get pretty bad though and I am no audiophile. It does have simulated surround sound which is kind of neat, but when it gets loud it sometimes sounds like there is static.I use high quality headphones when gaming to compensate for the speakers, although there is no headphone jack in the tv. I had to buy aHOSA CFR-210 Stereo Female Mini to 2 RCA Male Plugs ? 10 Feetcable and hook it up that way.One thing I should add, I use my PS3 for playing dvd movies. I don't know if it is the tv or the PS3, but when I play them the characters vocals are really low in sound. I have to watch with subtitles most of the time. I'm pretty sure its a problem with the settings in the PS3 though since when I watch normal tv it can get really loud.For me it is worth it in the end though. I get many channels I never got before, sometimes the x rated stuff too :D.
I was suspecious I could not get a genuine Ink jet Print cartiridge for the price I have paid. However, the product was original and the shippment was fast. In addition, I saved a lot of money because the price at local stores is three times the amount I have paid.
This printer has a great price, good specs, and fast printing. However, it does have some issues that hopefully HP will work-out.The firmware seems pretty buggy. We've had several different problems with the printer crashing. Every couple days or so we get a "Service Error" message on the screen and the printer has to be rebooted. Also, I tried printing a large (1000 page) pdf on it and it would just freeze after printing around 140 pages. It froze twice on the exact same number of pages. I had to break it up into print jobs of 100 pages each. We've also seen where it gets in an infinite cycle where it says, "Processing Job" and the data light blinks, but nothing ever comes out. Again, it requires a reboot. We upgraded the firmware, but the problems didn't go away.FYI, a parallel port doesn't seem to deliver data fast enough to this printer! It consumes data faster than the port can send it. We could only achieve the 45ppm when we hooked it up to the USB 2.0 port. Not sure about the performance when using HP JetDirect internal print server.
I have had my 256 cd holder for over a year now. Every page is filled with both the liner notes and a cd. I must say that I was very pleased with the case for about the first 8 months but then after that either by a fault of my own (I may have overstuffed the pages), or the manufacturer's fault, the binder has now broken and it does not hold up as well. If Im not careful the entire pages fall right out of the case. I am a DJ and use my cds extensively so it may be due to the fact that I have put this case through heavy abuse. I would never deter someone from buying this product, especially if you have a large amount of cds you need to carry on the road. Just be careful with the binder!
I got this model because of it's size and speed. In fact, I got it after returning a cheaper 2GB CruzerMini which was just too slow for my liking (severals times slower than my older 256MB JumpDrive). This drive, despite the complaints others have had about it, has worked just find for me for nearly a year. It probably helps that I don't fling it around on a string, but instead carry it in a pocket or in my laptop bag.
This speaker set is about the best you will get for the price. They are fairly solid speakers and come in a very large box. It is a 7.1 setup.The sound is good, nice and crisp. There is good bass that comes out of the powered subwoofer.I have it on a pioneer receiver and it seems to sound very nice. Its loud but not overwhelming. There is enough bass that it could probably tick your neighbors off if they live next door, but if they are a block away they probably won't hear you.I have cranked it up all the way and there is no distortion.If you want a nice sounding crisp clear 7.1 system then buy these speakers. If you want something to wake up the whole block them spend more and buy Pioneer, Cerwin Vega, or Polk individually but expect to pay 10 times more.
easy to use. I like this recorder because you can change the recording as much you want. The top cover of the unit turns to reveal and conceal the recording button. it comes in a 2 pack which I love, because buying 2 individ. packed recorders would probably cost much more
This router puts out a VERY strong signal out of the box, has RP-TNC antenna connectors to change to higher gain antennas, and sets up easily WITHOUT the installation software CD. That installation software did NOT work for me, and broke existing network setups that I needed, and getting them working again was NOT easy. I bought this unit because it has two antennas for diversity, and the extra memory to support all versions of open source Linux software to enhance features; more on this, Google "wifi planet DDWRT" without quotes. I'm extremely happy with it.
I've been searching for a while for an easy way to get my wireless adapter about 30 ft. from my desktop p.c..Couldn't get any further than 15 ft., even with a self-powered usb hub mid-way..Anyways, I got this active cable and attached another 15 ft. of passive cable and it works!
Works really well, I am happy with its speed and compactness. Only feedback for future buyers, is you really don't need steel heavy weight body while the same application of storage media can be get done with 20 times low weight polymers unless you throw storage media bellow running vehicle or give it to children so they can accidentally chew it.
These DVDs burn at 4x on a brand new Dell. So purchase at your own risk understanding that there is good chance your burner/firmware will not support the purported 16x write speeds.
Just a couple quick comments on this diffuser. I am not a pro but I really like what this diffuser does to the flash. It allows me to get closer up to my subjects without changing my flash exposure which leads to darker backgrounds. It also reduces hotspots like I would expect. I havent tried some of the small soft box diffusers and probably wont as I really like what this has done.
Great Product, much cheaper then Monster and works great. Rec'd in good original packaging. Only issue was it took 2 weeks to receive from Order date.
The fact you can charge two batteries is handy, although note: they charge consecutively, not simultaneously. Still nice to be able to leave overnight after a big shoot, and both batteries are charged. All the cables are included, especially the car charger is a nice addition (I just leave it in the car, so all I have to do is unplug the unit at home, throw it in my case and I can charge on the road). And if you are really in a bind, it comes with two cables for straight camera hookup, so with an outlet nearby you can record lengthy conferences and training sessions without batteries altogether. I have owned the unit for only a few weeks, but the I have found the speed of charge to be sufficient. I particularly enjoy the feature that shows the amount of time left to charge, as well as the time you will have should you choose to take the battery of the charger before it is finished charging. I can't think of anything else I would want a charger to do, so I'll have to give it 5 stars based on the few weeks using it.
I bought this cover to protect the screen of my Palm Vx. It does that just fine and is pretty sturdy. This means it's also fairly thick -- the device with the cover on is nearly twice as thick as the device without the cover on.Another disappointment was the leather clasp. While it does keep the cover shut, the tongue part of the clasp is quite stiff and holds its same position even when the cover is open, blocking the screen, unless I force it out of the way with my pinky as I use device. This is annoying and awkward.Also, the clamshell nature of the cover means that I cannot place the Palm on its charger without removing the case, stashing it somewhere nearby and adding to the clutter on my desk.In short, I would recommend getting a flat, flap-style screen cover instead of a clamshell case, if all you're doing is carrying your Palm around in your pocket or purse, unless what I described above actually appeals to you.
This is a neat little tripod to throw in your day pack if you are traveling with any of the myriad of small handheld digital SLRs such as the Elph line or the Nikon Coolpix. It allows you to easily set your camera for a self-timer shot. It will NOT support a heavy (or even light) digital SLR - even with the smallest lens.This is a substitute for the reach-your-arm-out-as-far-as-you-can self photo.I find that I use it all the time when traveling.Note that the whole thing is only about six inches long.
These 6 feet long cables, with one male end and one female end are well made and durable. The pins are intact with none bent or missing. The cord itself is thick and coated in vinyl/plastic and seem quite durable. The price was excellent and shipping was super fast! The product was packaged well--sealed in plastic backed with thick cardboard, then inside a box. This ensured that the cables arrived in the same condition they left the factory. This in turn, meant that the cables were exactly what I needed and worked exactly as they were designed and supposed to! Yeah! If everything in the world was EXACTLY as pictured and promised, arrived perfectly and ahead of schedule, wouldn't the world be a better place and all of us in it so much happier?If you need cables, Amazon probably has them and far less expensive than a brick and mortar retailer near you's price! Amazon sales and customer service are SECOND TO NONE!!! Order yours today, they will not disappoint!
I bought the Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density 0.6 Filter just before I went to our trips to Canada--- we visited Banff, Jasper, and other beautiful areas. I have to say that the images with ND filter on look much better than without, especially blue water and skies. I shoot Av (Canon 7d) aperture priority all the time, and I did not want to spend time on setting the right exposure. With ND filter on, the sky looks good and overall I am satisfied. It was not good enough to allow me to capture streams in daylight at 1.0 sec or longer shutter speed, as the picture looked blown out still... Anyway, it's good for the price.
I use this AUX cable in car to listen my iPod music this work fine no any problem I use this everyday.
I bought this because I needed to switch between four servers that I had running in my office, it is a little glitchy and one of the buttons stopped working for a little bit and then began working again. In the end I went ahead and bought a older compaq 8 monitor unit. so i rate it mehhh.......
After some research I found that this cpu was the max that my motherboard would handle. I could have gone slightly higher end but then simply bottleneck data flow at the motherboard anyway, so why spend more? I purchased this as refurbished and tested, and am very happy. I wasn't sure of the degree of noticeable performance change I was going to see upgrading from an E4300 (1.8GHz, Core 2 Duo), but found that program freezing and some games were enhanced quite a bit. In was having trouble with a language learning program's speech recognition maxing out the cpu (observed through Task Manager performance tab). Some games ran smoother and quicker. For upgrading an old PC, this worked well.
great buy, the sound quality is great. I was out on a windy day but my wife heard my voice clearly. It barely feels it is hanging on your ear.
Very easy to setup. Printing your favorite moments and saving them to cheerish could not be easier. My only comment is that when printing pictures through the use of a USB connection to a computer, the color output displayed on the pc does not necessary reflect to the output on the printed picture. Perhaps it's just me being careless with some of the settings. Overall, very good efficent unit.
This picture frame program is not worth the price. I would not buy it again. The documentation is less than minimal--very little help from the website.The product has easy share in the name--you would think EasyShare software would set up the slide show, but there is no ability to use Easyshare.I have several pictures that I loaded in a flashdrive (jpegs) that create an error message and are skipped for no apparent reason. The frame is formatted in fat 16, (Windows) even though it is advertised as Mac/PC. Unless you format SDs and flashdrives to DOS the frame cannot see the pictures on the drive. Nowhere in the documentation is this explained!
My garden was getting destroyed by moles/gophers before I bought one of these pest repellers. I love the fact that it's solar so I don't have to worry as much about dead batteries. It seems to work, the moles/gophers have left my garden alone after about 1 week of use. Highly recommended.
We purchased this phone explicitly because we wanted a system that would not interfere with our computer wireless system. Well, I have to admit that feature works fine. On the other hand, and certainly more important for any phone, the sound quality is simply horrible. Callers have to repeat what they have said because the audio is so clipped and muddled. The problem is not our wiring - other cordless phones work just fine. Save your money - this system is not worth it.
It is my first digital camera purchase so I did not want to spend lot of money. And I found this Samsung Digimax 800K. It did not have lot of features like most of other expensive camera. But the quality of picture is as good as other expensive camera which matters most. Therefore I will recommend to first time buyer and someone who is trying to get into digital photographing. I can say that it is one of the best buy among digital camera.
It's smaller than I expected, which is great for traveling around with it. It's very practical and works very well so far.
Has information listed that I didn't expect to find. Very easy to use. I like the choice of voices, etc.
Works as advertised, really a great deal. I will most likely use products from this company in the future. Very happy with it.
I'm replacing it less than a year later. It won't read CD at all. I'm going to spend more and get something better quality this time (hopefully!).
First of all, I can't use any setting other than the Highest Quality Photo setting when printing photos. Normal setting results produce horrible banding and streaking.Also, as did Christopher Ireland, I have been getting a red cast to my photos printed in Photoshop.I use this machine mostly to print 4x6 color 'headshots' of our staff for various purposes. I always use glossy precut 4x6, HP paper with the 'tab'.After printing about 24 tests and using a lot of ink, I've found that I get the red cast ONLY when using glossy photopaper and setting the paper type to Glossy!I've been able to work around the issue by doing two things.First I went into the printer properties in Windows and manually set the Color Management tab to (SPRX595 RX610 Photo Paper Glossy), instead of having Windows pick the best one.In Photoshop, I use Print with Preview, then set 'Let the printer manage the color', click Properties, then set the paper type to Premium Presentation Matte, and make sure you pick the Best Photo option, and turn off High Speed. Save this profile so you can replicate it quickly. This has given me the most accurate output so far.You may want to try various seytings, but hopefully this will help those of you save some paper, ink and time.I aggree that Epson needs to fix the driver!!!
This product is wonderful!!! You can do just about anything you want it to, I give it 5 stars because of so many great reviews and coments. At my simon.com you can find this product for only [price] New!!!! That is the cheepest price I can find anywhere! I have never seen anything so powerful in a pocket PC. The processer is faster than our old 1995 computer! It is truely worth the money, but it is very pricy. I think this is a great product for anyone the likes to work with stuff like this. I can not tell you how many reviews I have read. The only three problems I can think of that people have said is dust under the screen, problems with it working with their PC, and power life. But that is about it, so if you are wondering which one to buy it is the ipaq H3650, Good luck shoping and I hope you agree with me on the pocket PC!
had a difficult time finding this item in stores. came in very quickly and fit the machine. would use the seller again.
This little inexpensive player is amazing. I listen mostly to the FM radio and the reception is always clear.I have abuses this player for almost 2 years now and it is still going. Bike in the rain, kayak and run. The battery last longer than most.Worth buying. The only negative is wiping it clean to add a new playlist, maybe it's me but it is a pain.
I was looking for a tripod that I could take on long excursions in the wilderness, and that means that it needs to be small and lightweight. This fits the bill perfectly. It is very sturdy and will support my Sony a57 with both the standard 18-55 and the 55-200 lenses. It fits nicely in my pack or strapped to the outside.
I think it's a good monitor (good black from a TFT, high contrast, no much ghosting and the overshooting is not relevant in practice), BUT there are two negative surprises you should be aware of:- Despite the widespread belief, this monitor is not 8 bit (aka 24 bit), but only 6 bit (aka 18 bit), and uses standing 2x2 dithering (not FRC) to seemingly achieve more colors! Or at least the ones that I have seen did. This can be a problem for graphic works. And, 2x2 dithering only gives 16.2M, not that 16.7M you see in the specs. Anyway, if you want to know more, search for /970P dithering/ or /970P "6 bits"/ in google (without the /-es).- MagicTune: This software is the only way of addjusting your monitor. And it has stabiliy problems on some systems, also can start slowly on some systems, which is annoying. Also it's sad that there is only one customizable MagicBright setting.
At the equivalent of a 75mm lens on a film camera, this lens is a mild telephoto. It's long for indoor shots of the family, but excellent for portraits and pictures of individuals. Wide open, there's some softness, especially in the corners of the frame, but stop it down a notch or two and this lens displays all the sharpness that prime lenses are known for....test results are found in some of the other reviews.Mechanically, this lens is inexpensively made. Surprisingly, the mount is metal, not plastic...most Nikon consumer-level lenses have plastic mounts. The rest of the lens is what you'd expect from a lens in this price range.Long story short...it works, it takes good pictures, it's lightweight and it's cheap. If it breaks, you can replace it twice over for less than the price of it's predecessors. For occasional photographers, the 18-55mm VR would be more useful, but if you want the speed of a prime, this is tough to beat.
To be fair, the is the only mic I have ever owned. I use it for voice work, and the sound quality is very good when I control environmental factors. I'm reserving 5 star because I'm sure some pricier mica have better sound, but for the price and utility I extremely happy.
I bought a Microtech adapter to connect my PC, or my iMac, to the Epson GT 10000+ A3 scanner that I used on my old PC system. I have tried to source drivers for the adapter and I have attempted to connect through Photoshop and Silverfast AFL, with absoultely no success. Vuescan doesn't recognise the scanner. It seems that nobody supports the Adapter, neither Epson nor Silverfast. This is a rather expensive mistake on my part and I would recommend that you don't buy this before you see the connection demonstrated on your particular setup.The adapter is well designed, looks good, is easy to fit but doesn't work.
I knew I was buying a small camera backpack but I had no idea that it was that tiny! The photo makes us think it is bigger but it is really tiny! It fits just a small camera such us Canon XTi (no batery grip), one extra small lens such as Tamron 17-50mm, and some memories or bateries - THAT IS ALL - The thing that really bothered me most is that it is too narrow, shallow, and tight. It is really impossible to fit all that gear showed in the photo they use for the commercial. DO NOT BUY IT! IT DOES NOT WORTH!
In keeping with the notion that a company makes their realmoney off accessories, you have to buy a special Nikon battery andrecharger. Please note that buying this product is not enough. Youneed both EH-21 AC Adapter /Charger and EN-EL1 Lithium-ionRechargeable Battery. That's over$...! If there's any consolation,the nikon website offers a ... rebate if you buy both together. Ishould repeat what another person said about the batteryindicator. Often the indicator icon says the battery is low when thebattery seems to be working fine. That still does not provide anycomfort. But turning it off and on can do wonders to it.
I was pleased with the shipping speed and best of all shipping was free.The price of 35.98 was very competitive and PNY is one of the better known and trusted brands.
Since We bought this product, we are never afraid of losing a direction. We started exploring some inner roads at unknown locations. Some times, we had to restart, since the antenna is not catching signals.The only con is that Amazon.com is using lot of shipping product, when its not really needed. This is more of a package negative feedback :).
This was the gift my son asked for and he is very happy with it. I would recommend this case.
I ordered two Creative Zens. The first was determined by Creative tech support to be defective in some unknown fashion (I tried it on several different computers, and none would recognize it). The second wouldn't accept a charge. A large waste of time; I ended up going the Ipod route.Amazon's return/refund practices were excellent.
This keyboard is by far the most comfortable I've used. I spend many hours typing and at the computer, and now can't stand to use any other keyboard. The keys are easy to reach, and the slight padding where your hands rest is excellent. Bravo!
Absolutely love this lens. My husband and I have been starting out our photography buisness and I would recommend this lens to anyone. I owned the cannon 1.8 50mm prior but the quality of this one is so much better. When I received it its body looks very study and a nice build. The pictures come out crisp and clear, gorgeous circular bokeh instead of the cheap octagon bokeh my older lens produced. Would recommend this to anyone!
This is one of those products that shines at the top of its price class. There are better cases out there, but you have to step up in the price point by two or three times. The few things to be mindful of is the bottom mounting of the power supply and the need to have the top of this unit clear for that beautiful big quiet fan to do it's job. Great case.
Not a knock on the product, just an FYI: This won't work with a GO 720. It'll plug in, but doesn't pick up sound.
These speakers are not terrible but not great. After a year of having them in my car they crapped out and I have to buy new ones. They are a good value for the price but for a long term use, they are not that great. They did however sound good for about 9months then started to deminish.
You will love this tv fromzenith.They make good products.Iwill always products from them.The tv works great and it'sgood looking I also love thesilver cabinet it matchs mybedroom suite.
This TV is outstanding. HDTV on this has spoiled me and limits what I watch to HD. Price at Amazon with my Prime shipping and no tax is unbeatable.Picture brightness and contrast is the best I have seen and looks better to me than plazma or lcd systems in the stores.I was concerned with viewing angles but have been pleasantly surprised. I have the system in the corner of a room and the picture is fine from anywhere in the room (0 to over 45 degrees to each side). There is some change to the brightness on the screen from floor level to standing up near the screen - but not a negative once you remain in the same spot.This is a great size for a medium to large living area or game room. Any larger, to me, would need to be in a dedicated home theater room.
We bought this to use for Rosetta Stone programs and to speak on Skype. The sound is clear and it took 30 seconds to set it up.
Biased opinion starts Now:As a gamer, I needed an upgrade from the regular Dell keyboard I had been using for a few years. I was hesitant on buying this keyboard after reading many many Amazon reviews. Apparently people had a problem with the space bar being stiff. MY spacebar works fine, it just feels like a big version of the other keys so +1 to soft, quiet working spacebar. The other keys are not loud as well so this is a plus. Pressing them is softer than most and can be compared with the Saitek Eclipse II and can even outmatch it in terms of ergonomics. Also, I do not type for a living. I mostly chat with a mic. The reason I bought this keyboard is because I saw it at Best Buy and after resting my hands on it, I felt at ease. It is the most comfortable keyboard I have ever encountered.A couple of my gamer friends recommended some gaming keyboards and I tried them, but they did not leave an impression or desire as this one did at Best Buy. Among the recommended keyboards are the super popular Saitek Eclipse II, and F4t4lity, both which I believe are inferior in terms of typing, comfort, and gaming. Multiplayer FPS games are getting very popular and the WASD keys used for moving are Very important, and with comfortability comes ease of use.Try it at Best Buy if you are not sure. Amazon had* a good price($25-$35) and eBay does as well of course.The keyboard works EVEN WITHOUT INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE(I'm using XP Pro), I am typing this entire passage without inserting the CD once. The CD is used for the programmable favorites keys at the top as well as the alternative keys for the F(function) keys and maybe some other functions that don't matter to me. Out of the box, the Homepage key works, the volume keys work, the calculator key works as well as the standard keys. Do not install the software if you do not need it, I definitely do not.I do not have my fingers on the 8 home keys as pro typers do, I just use what fingers I am used to. You can get used to the split in less than a week. Since I do not type too much, I also do not have to get re-used to regular keyboards at my school either.This keyboard is the best I've seen even for casual typers.Either try it or buy it now, Trust me.
very ineffective signal. too picky about whee it is placed. often confuses simultanious commands between keyboard and mouse (awful for gaming)
We use these at our DataCenter, they are a great value and very well made. I will keep buying these.
I was really impressed with HP's f50 LCD monitor. I had just about talked my client out of purchasing an LCD monitor at all when we came across an HP desktop system featuring the f50. The text and graphics looked sharp and the color output was excellent. One thing--make sure to adjust the resolution to it's highest setting when you get the monitor home.
Just bought one of these and I know they are very good. In my 20+ yrs in technology I've never seen an HP product that wasn't worth the price and competitive. I wouln't say HP makes the best stuff but I wouldn't argue with anyone who did. The remarks from folks critical of HP are silly. If you have trouble getting a strap attached;read the book. Page 11. The person who thinks HP only makes printers needs a reality check. They make alot of other things including high technology equipment that he probably couldn't even pronounce. Nope, I'm not associated with HP in any way. Never have been. I just know from experience it's an excellent company that makes excellent stuff and they've been doing for a very long time.
I got these specifically for mixing raw audio files and recording. These do a phenominal job of that, and they are comfortable enough for 5 hour listening sessions. There are probably better phones for mixing at this price range, but these phones are also extremely versitle. I'm at college, and having a nice pair of headphones to listen with while working is a definite plus. A huge improvement over my $20 Sennheisers.At full volume, I don't hear any distortion. The package says that the parts are interchangeable in case of breakage---as headphones do break, so that's a definite plus.Also, the reviewer who said that the sound quality improves when the ear pieces are covered---in my experience---is incorrect. The sound gets muddy, and the layers merge together. The headphones are of an open-design, and sound is supposed to leak out. These are not meant to prevent everybody else from hearing you---they are meant to sound phenominal. The mid-range is far superior to my friend's $140 Sony headphones, and the mids and the highs are on par (Sorry I don't have the Sony model #). After using them for mixing, I am glad I treated myself to them. My final recordings sound better because of them.For versitle, quality headphones with excellent balance, layer separation and bass response (and overal tone), these are excellent headphones. For the price they are unbeatable in my book. They do leak out sound, however---as do many of Sennheiser's headphones. If you're looking for a closed design Sony makes very nice ones, but these sound incredible and are by far the most comfortable headphones I've used.
The product was shipped in timely fashion. It arrived undamaged with factory sealing. Very pleased. Will purchase again if the necessity arises.
I purchased this walkman to use while walking in a mall. The AM is very, very weak. FM comes in fairly good.
Real cheap.. Broke on my real quick the clip was cheap and the case was really cheap... But for the price you get what you pay for... Would never purchase again.
This hard drive failed twice. The first time I was able to run a recovery of files on the drive. The second time it failed, it failed to be recognized by my computer, and made very loud audible tones repeatedly. I was NOT able to get the disk to boot up at ALL, all my data on this drive was lost !!!!Do NOT buy one of these hard drives unless you put meaningless data on them. I will never buy one of these hard drives again. Yeah, great price if you don't figure in the cost of data retrieval or WORSE, NOT being able to retrieve your data AT ALL !!!
The picture quality is outstanding. The Amazon price, especially with no shipping, is the best available. In fact, we have recently seen some local retailers increase the price. The colors are vivid with remarkably sharp edges on images. Looks awesome mounted on the wall using the Mustang mount, which was easy to install.
Product works great. Only downfall is it doesn't work with any type of optical cable, but it does work with most. Size wise its perfect. About as big as a CD and as thick as a stack of 15-20 of them. Works just like advertised, a simple push and slide of the dial to the output of your choosing. Would definitely recommend this product.
I purchased this card and installed it into a Emachines T1220 system (Celeron 1.2 Ghz, 256 Meg RAM, WIN XP) and it works fantastic. I have a home office and use a HP Laptop but have my kids Emachines desktop about 5 feet away. I just pop up CNN and keep track of whats going on in the world all day. This was a much cheaper solution to buying a TV. Graphic quality is great when the display size is kept small but is even acceptable at full screen. My daughter even watches cartoons on her PC now. When I asked her why she didn't go upstairs and watch it on TV she said this is cooler! It even came with a remote that works with no problems. Overall I'm very happy with it. I even used it to tape one of my favorite bands playing on the Late Late show and it worked great. For what it costs you can't go wrong! By the way when you install the drivers you are told they haven't been approved by Microsoft for Win XP but thy worked fine for me.
this gps is to slow to get the signal out of satelite and the maps are too old like 2004 or so and here make new direccion almost every day and i try to coontact the atlantis custumer support and nobody answer my emails and calls, this is just suck gps the worst gps out...
My electrician installed this in a 19" Kendall rack, so I cannot comment on ease of use.It works fine. It handles 1Gb without problems. I have not tried to see if it works with 10Gb.
A little cordless mouse, with big mouse features. Great for use with a laptop computer. I especially like the on/off switch Logitec thoughtfully provided on the bottom. Conversely, on Microsoft's little mouse, it is necessary to remove the receiver from USB port, and then insert it into the bottom of the mouse - what a kludge - just to turn off the mouse. Also, the Logitec left-right mouse buttons are much smoother in both touch and action than the Microsoft equivalent. The Logitec mouse uses two AAA batteries. Overall operation is very smooth. Note: guys with big hands, like me, might find the right-mouse button a little on the light side - I sometimes accidentally click it.
I bought this player at Best Buy based on the sales rep. recommendation for $199. It rejects almost all blank disks I have tried, it freezes during recording and crashes often. What a piece of junk. As mentioned by others the warranty only includes parts after 90 days. The labor to repair costs $69. Here it is listed for $89 new. Life is not good when you are a LG customer. I will never buy another LG product and will also never listen to Best Buy sales reps again.
I bought this for my husband for Father's Day. My Dad has 4 of them throughout his house & work and loves them, so this was a natural choice. It has been a radio. My husband uses it everyday at work & has for over a year...it is still going strong! It has great sound & fits his IPod perfectly.
This turned out to be a great and cheaper alternative to those other speakers that cost lots more. The sound is great and very clear.
I have fallen in love with this keyboard over the past six months. If this one ever does break, or become worn down I will purchase the same product. I highly recommend this keyboard and at the current price you can't beat it.
Nice bang for the buck. The pods do stay in your ears well and do not need to be adjusted. I purchased them for the purpose of using them at the gym or running. Sound quality is decent but if you are looking for exceptional soumd these are not the pods for you.
This camera certainly served it's purpose, but in hindsight I wish I had bought a waterproof digital camera from the start. We took 3 of these disposable cameras on our honeymoon while snorkeling and participating in other water-activities. They turned our quite grainy (imagine the pictures you took with a disposable camera in the 90's)and overall very dark unless we were in bright, direct sun. We had no idea waterproof digital camera even existed before seeing others with them on our trip, and have since purchased one. The price for the digital waterproof camera was actually less than the cost of three disposables plus the cost of developing them.
I gave this to my parents for Christmas and it was everything I hoped it would be. The quality is fantastic. One of my favorite functions is you can save photos directly to the frame, instead of being forced to insert a memory card. My parents gave me a Kodack digital picture frame for Christmas (kind of ironic we gave each other the same gifts) and I don't like it. I'm going to exchange it for a Philips frame as soon as possible.
This disc didn't do anything when I inserted it into my computer DVD drive; although, it worked very well on my computer CD drive, CD player, and my home DVD player. In my opinion, the description on the Lens Cleaner disc is deceiving, because it reads "Cleans CD & DVD Drives CD Players DVD players". I was able to clean all my units except my computer DVD drive. The reason why I chose this particular Lens Cleaner was becuase I wanted an all in one cleaning disc. I could have chosen a cheaper one that didn't claim to clean DVD drives.
The product was ordered through Amazon and sold by Adorama. I have purchased a few other seemless backgrounds from Adorama directly, but ordering through Amazon came out with cheaper shipping and handling. I now realize why. This product and the other 2 backgrounds in the same order came damaged with an end on each of them bent over. I do not know where the fault lies for this. Unfortunately, I needed all 3 backgrounds immediately so I was not able to return them but had to unbend and unkink the tube the best I could in order to mount them onto my background holder. All 3 work and are usable since the damage is along the edge and I can keep that out of the frame when I'm shooting. However, this makes me reluctant to order through Amazon again for the same items.
I've tried to make this thing work, and it doesn't.Driver downloads don't help, switching to another computer doesn't solve things.Don't waste your bucks.
Initially the battery gave amazing backup of around 3-3.5Hours, but from the last 1 month, it gives a max of 1-1.5Hours of backup. Then I ran a battery check and it said that the Battery might be broken or old, the capacity is 46.7% of original!So, the battery sucks! After 7 months of usage, I am back to low battery life!
best mouse there is, very easy on the hand to use and very comfortable compared to other mice, usb, could do without the LED light but no big deal
THE MIC. You need to speak relatively close to it to be able to get the full effect and it sounds a bit muffled if you don't speak distinctively and too close. Like a Golf club there is a "sweet spot" you need to speak from for it to come out clear .or it could be just me.Its nice tho i love it!
Am/FM transmitter--Easy to program and use. Better to use than the cord, which can pull out of the cigarette charger, but some of the channels are heavy in static and can be very fuzzy, For the convenience great, for the clarity, not so good.
I purchased this radio for my husband to use in the shower, the reception is excellent. We loved the radio so much that I purchased a second one. I live in CT and listen to NY stations, they come in crystal clear and without static. We use batteries to operate the radio, so far I have not changed the batteries after 10 months of use.
I bought these for a low budget setup in my first car, a 1992 Ford Taurus. I was a little skeptical because PYLE was such an odd looking backwater brand, but the reviews were good (even though there were a lot of ragers saying to just go with name-brand stuff) and I didn't want anything too powerful.They come already in their enclosure, wired and ready to go. All you have to do is give them a signal and you're done. I bought a 1400-Watt Dual-Channel PYLE Chopper Series amplifier and a Pioneer DEH - 1300 MP stereo. Works great.Considering upgrading to dual 12"s in the future, and will definitely continue with PYLE products. They work right and they're cheap, that's all I care about. Also look nice. And I got them wet because I forgot to re-seal my trunk and it rained... Still work just fine!tl;dr Great low-power budget subs, Plug and Play. I got mine for around $45.
I have been using this mouse for almost four years now and it has been excellent. The only complaint that some people can have is that the wire is not long.
Just recieved this. Using Windows 98 First Edition (with all available updates). Downloaded and installed drivers. The device works fine.
As noted in one of the reviews. The software is in great, but the fact it is powered by USB is one less chord to worry about. I recommend it to anyone interested in a cheap portable scanner. You'll fall in love with it. Again, don't expect too much and we pleasantly surprised.One thing I love the auto crop feature when I scan a photo it crops it in the final image. Instead of having a big white area where there was no photograph. It is cool.Peace out
So I read tons of reviews about this headphones prior to purchasing them. I was hesitant because of all the reviews saying that the bass was poor and the coord tearing. I purchased these headphones about 2 hours ago at Best Buy. I'm going to go return them tomorrow, maybe even tonight if I have time. The quality of the bass amplifier they have on these headphones is so poor I can't even describe it in words. It doesn't sound anything like real bass should. It sounds like you're listening to the music in a barrel. The sound is really annoying. If you turn the bass all the way down, then like someone else mentioned on another review it sounds like a really cheap pair or earphones. When I was at Best Buy and I tried on a Bose AE2, and the sound was wonderful. Now I know you're thinking yes, the Bose AE2 costs a bit more ($149.99) but these skullcrushers were $74.99. I know it's only $49.99 here on Amazon, but there is a huge difference in sound quality. If you want to get cheaper headphones, might as well get one of the cheaper Skullcandy headphones.
I needed a good power source for my new 2-post networking rack and this fit the bill perfectly. It is only 1U in height and has plenty of receptacles. I also use a few 1 foot power pig-tails for those bulky A/C bricks. All of the cords are neatly pulled to one side or the other of the rack and secured with Velcro.
Works well. Very handy. Only slight drawback is the top is not so easy to attach to a key ring unless it is a very thin key ring. But, it works very well.
My order had been delivers in the foreseen date and was satisfaoria my purchases
I tried these earbuds as a potential replacement for my beloved Sony EX71's which are no longer being manufactured.They were quite nice, but not without flaws...Build Quality: Really quite good. I have no complaints here!Fitment: The "medium" earpieces were a little bigger than the Sony or the Philips units, more in line with the Skull Candy earbuds. This means I wouldn't want to have these in all day, but that's a personal preference based on the size of MY ears!Sound Quality: Really quite good. My only complaint here is the overamped highs. The lows were good - really a lot of bass, as many of these premium earbuds with rubber isolating inserts have. The mids were good. The highs were just ... too much. I'm not 18 any more, and that's a deal-breaker for me. It wasn't bad, most people would probably appreciate the definition, but I had to pass based on that.Final Verdict: If you like definition in your music, these are definitely great earbuds!
Who reads reviews of Cable Extension Adapters? You, I guess. Now that I have your attention, these were easy to install. If you can screw a lid on a pickle jar, you can handle this task. What else can I say, but I am blow away at the quality of TV that streams through this little threaded lug nut, it is probably better than 1080p.
I purchased this bag a number of years ago and took it everywhere. If you have a fairly compact system (I used the Olympus E-330 at that time with a couple lenses), it is just about perfect. The outward opening top flap is one of its stand-out features. I'm still not sure why this isn't the norm on most camera bags. Once the flap is open, accessing and replacing gear is simple because your body doesn't get in the way and force the flap closed again. Another feature I liked was the rounded front compartment. Although I have read other reviews than pan the design, I thought it aided me in easily accessing contents.Generally speaking, the small exterior size of this bag coupled with its high quality construction, made it very versatile. For cycle trips, I found that I could just fit the closed bag into my pannier, while for winter treks, it proved a secure home for my equipment, whether carried over my shoulder or strapped to a sled with the rest of my outdoor gear. For summer walks and hikes, it was always slung over my shoulder and never let me down despite mile upon mile of use.In the end, the only gripes I had with this bag were: 1) the "D" ring strap hooks which would occasionally trap the clip in a funny position and have to be "untangled", and; 2) its small size, which I eventually outgrew. If Tamrac produced another "deluxe" version of this bag, keeping it essentially the same, but increasing all the inside dimensions by an inch or two, I'd have simply upgraded.I eventually replaced this bag with the Think Tank Retrospective 10 which had the room to hold my newer, and larger Olympus E-30 and new lenses. While the Think Tank is another beautiful bag featuring even better construction than the Tamrac, I would say the Tamrac remains my all-time favourite camera bag due to its ease of use. Tamrac, please consider making a slightly larger version of this bag. In my opinion it is a poorly known gem or a design!
I'm more than happy to install this product to my home entertainment room, it does what it suppose to and I cant differentiate the sound quality from the much more expensive product than this...
Good add on, radio could have been built into Gmini as standard feature though. When i recieved my radio, it was also faulty, loose connection, static in right earphone, and loud clicking noise when cable was moved. Archos would not exchange it as I bought it off amazon's website (waiting to see if amazon will exchange it)!Had read reviews of Archos's bad build quality, but bought it any way, No problems with Gmini 400 so far (after 2 weeks!), but radio was broken when i took it out of the box and Archos refused to exchange it!Buyer beware!!
I love this mouse because you can set the scroll to low tension so you can scroll very quickly. Fits wonderfully in my small hands. Battery life is good. Its a great product.
Shipping arrived on time and in perfect condition. The product itself seems to break the laws of thermodynamics. I have had another of these mice and have used it every day for two years. I only replaced the batteries three times.
I used the C210 kit to hide two heavy gauge speaker wires along the side of my living room. Unhinging the wire track was easy enough for me, but would be a pretty difficult task for my 10 month old. The two wires easily fit into the tubes, with some wiggle room left over.The tracks were stupid easy to attach to the molding, and the adhesive tape seems to have a fairly strong bond. The kit looks great, I didn't have to paint anything to match my white molding color, and the entire process took less than 10 minutes.
Excellent palm...my lifeline to a variety of things... one drawback is there is a humming when palm is turned on but would still recommend the Zire 72
Setup is okay. Printer Instalation is fairly easy. If you have multiple USB ports(I.E. USB001,USB002)be careful to select correct one. Printer is very fast and quality on text is good have not tried graphics yet. Toner saver mode prints to light to be of much use. Printer is slightly noisy because of constant runnning fan. suggest leaveing it off when not in use. I paid less than $100 for it at that price it is great. If your paying over $120.00 go with the Brother 1440
My Sony DRU-710A, which works absolutely fine, won't read these DVD's. My laptop, which also has a DL burner, won't read these DVD's. I wouldn't recommend Ridata. Stick with a major brand and you won't be out your hard-earned money. I'm pretty ticked off about it but you live and learn.
Ever since I got my IBook my life has changed for the betterwith it's combo drive and airport wireless networking it goeswhere ever I go.It goes to work with me and does the work for me It playsmusic over PA systems for sports gamesmanages web sites, edits movies, makes Video CD'sdoes photoshop,the list goes on. It goes home and entertains mewith DVD's and VCD's and the latest games anywhere and I can even surf the net Broadband without any wires.It has to be the perfect laptop for the price and it's so light too.I love it.
I had a Jansport pack which I dragged all over the world for 12 years. It finally needed some serious repairs, and I sent it in. Apparently they no longer repaired that model, and sent me a Firewire instead.First, the pack is made for midgets. It is simply not long enough for my back. I'm 6' and don't have unusual proportions, so this is kind of disturbing.Second, the weird laptop pocket in the main compartment is an incredible design flaw. The rigid support at the bottom is about two inches above the bottom of the backpack, so if you load the pack, whatever you put in can't ride against your lower back, and effectively pulls the backpack into a curve so you feel the very straight, rather uncomfortable stays at the bottom of the laptop pocket, and the top of the shoulder straps.It's simply not an acceptable pack for day to day use as it's designed.
I had been playing with my LinkSys wireless card for quite some time with very variable results. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason to its moods. For considerably less money, I thought I'd try another brand and got a Netgear router with which my Linksys card seemed to work much better. When it was time to add another PC card, I got the Netgear and found it worked right out of the box, with an &quot;excellent&quot; signal at 68 feet from the router. It has yet to go down, and I am therefore very pleased.
this product doesnt work. i plug it in and it does nothing. i thought it was too good to be true cuz its really cheap. dont waste your time.
I always thought that Tivo would be way out of my budget until I talked to a friend of mine who had it. It's actually quite affordable, and totally worth the money. I watch a few shows religiously, so I was always setting my VCR--and that worked okay, but I would always find myself with a couple different tapes, not knowing what show was on which tape. Tivo has completely solved that problem. I set it to tape my shows, and it does, and then instead of piles of mystery tapes, my shows are catalogued on the hard drive, so I just click on the one I want to watch and delete it when I'm done. Or, if it's a must-have episode, I can record it to the VCR. That's why I love my Tivo--but there are a million other great features: season passes, tivo suggestioned viewings, not to mention the ability to fast-forward through commercials and pause live-TV!Yay Tivo!
This is the most ridiculous thing i have ever seen. Dell has sent out "free" printers that apparently are completely useless. I tried for a very long time to get this printer to print in simple black ink, but come to find out it only prints in "dark green, close to black." I spent almost 30 minutes on the Dell support website talking with a tech simply to find this out. I did some more research and apparently they sell Dell 725 Color Ink (Also Prints Black). But this is simply false advertisement, and i'm no lawyer but isn't that a crime??!!! I am very disappointed in Dell spending the time and money making these hopeless/useless printers.
thank you verry much for selliing points on the internet othwise i would have to go to town and get a card. thank you
I bought both the Wireless card and the BEFW11S4 wireless 4-port cable/DSL router. The router was a snap to install and I had my 2 desktops and notbook docking station pinging back and forth in under 3 min. This card though was a nightmare. I started my install at 8pm and finshed after two calls to their tech support at 11am the next day. (Did I mention I waited over hour and half on the first call, 22 min on the second -Linksys needs to improve here big time) So the card. I was loading it on a 98 machine and the driver would never take, and if it did, it would ... out. Finally after the second call, and awesome tech, told me the drivers on the www and cd were bad, and shot me an e-mail with the correct driver. After I finally got it working, I pulled up the signal strength 24" away from the router. THe signal strength was 80-73%. Ouch! I would walk out of the room and it would drop totally at 20-25ft with one wall between me and the router. The tech told me the card has many issues and I should look at getting a Cisco or Nortel card. I called a buddy with one of those, no free add for them, and it worked like a champ. I was able to go two blocks down the road and still had a 73% strenth and 80% link. My advise, spend the money on another card.
Clear is better. With the colored clam-shell cases, you can't see the CD label through the colored plastic. Yes, the cases are a bit thin but they work just fine. If they were thicker, I would have given a 5-star rating.
My husband is about to be fired for being late to work. Alarm 2 is not working consistently. I called 800-531-0039 and they will exchange but I have to send the unit in first. Then they will send a replacement. They do not have a loaner alarm. I told them if I wanted to go buy an alarm I wouldn't have called them first. By-the-way, this is the 2nd unit. I had to exchange the 1st one because it was malfunctioning also. Too bad for Philips...we are about to purchase a big screen TV and a DVD player.
I recently received this product as a gift and find that the accuracy of OCR is quite high and intuitive on my Mac. It works much better than I expected it would. Because it has a wheel that tracks the speed of the movement, even my erratic scans work well. I really enjoy that I can use this product to scan directly into my Circus Ponies Notebook application that I use for taking notes, but there are many options. I found that special characters don't scan well (as expected). A wireless option would be nice, but certainly not expected at this price-point. I would however think that a case would be nice.
I've been in cars that have a built-in navagation systems and this product is just as good. It has everything you can think of to get you where you're going. Day and Night screens, choice of voices, itinerery planning, choice of displayed items including speed, the list just goes on and on. Price is right for what you're getting and it will get you to places that don't even show up on internet mapping systems!
Color, clarity and audio of this unit are all superb, industry standard for DVD players (on JVC 32" TV w/ S-video cable + Cambridge Soundworks speakers).If you do not have an HDTV or are not going to acquire one in the near future, no need to pay extra for progressive scan capability.As advertised, this unit faultlessly reads DVDs burned on recent PC optical drives, in my case, archival backup DVD+Rs produced with DVD X Copy Gold on FujiFilm disks. Note well: the whole technology of burning DVDs is immature and people with slight differences in equipment and media obtain wildly different results - be forewarned; your milage will vary!The only minor limitation of the JVC XV-N30BK DVD Player is that the Remote cannot open the disk drawer (but does close it via the "Play" button) - otherwise, its performance is simply beyond reproach and as a whole the unit is extremely priceworthy.
We've taken over 3,500 pictures of our kids with our 3 Megapixel digital camera. We occasionally printed them on our Lexmark inkjet, but they didn't look like photographic prints, even when using glossy paper.I heard that this Epson printer was good, but... Wow! We are just stunned at how fantastic the prints look. I'd say they're as good as drugstore prints from 35mm film. The USB interface helps it print much faster than our old Lexmark.When printing 8 x 10's with highest quality, the printer uses up a lot of ink. Buy at least two extra color cartridges with this printer.The unit arrived from Amazon promptly, was well-packed, and the installation poster was very easy to follow. Installation and compatibility have been flawless so far. This printer has greatly exceeded my expectations. For its price, I wasn't expecting such incredible quality. I'm not sure how much more quality you can get from a more expensive printer.
This cartridge runs out too fast! Look for another printer.
If you are someone interested in available light photography - that is without relying exclusively on flash for photographs - then this lens should be regarded as an essential optic to be owned not only by professional and serious amateur photographers who use Canon autofocus SLR equipment, but indeed by all Canon owners. Not only is this lens much better built than its slower f1.8 sibling (Hint: It has more metal construction in the lens barrel to ensure years of excellent performance under every imaginable condition possible.), but optically it is a much better performer. Canon has done a fine job in developing excellent lens designs for their more expensive lenses, and frankly, this lens is no exception. I have seen excellent reports from Popular Photography, Shutterbug and elsewhere confirming the fine optical qualities of this lens. Indeed, if I'm not mistaken, Popular Photography's lens test of 50mm normal lenses a few years ago showed that this lens was among the better performers. To put it quite simply, paying more for this lens than for its slower f1.8 sibling will be well worth the additional expense. If I owned Canon equipment, then this lens would be an important part of my lens kit.
I bought this for my video camera just before my vacation. It is comfortable and sturdy. It does not give irritation on the back of ones neck like other straps I own. Shipped quickly at the normal shipping rate. I'm thinking about getting one for my digital camera.
Good service and good DVD. Every disk was good and works well with my Emerson DVD Recorders
Copier cartridge didn't work. It appears to be the right one, but when inserted into the copier,copies cannot be made.
I was able to plug this cable into my video camera and download my videos in HD. This allowed me to see my videos in true HD and not just SD.
Need a Wireless G connection for your computer. This little gadget takes less space and for the money always keeps you connected.
I bought this because my little keychain garage door opener was getting triggered very easily and we found the garage open when we assumed it was closed. I considered just getting a sensor to alert me inside the house, but liked the idea that if I wasn't home or had fallen asleep it would take care of itself.Some things I didn't realize until after I got the product:It beeps whenever the door is open. Not just when it's about to close. Unless you disable the autoclose with the control pad, which defeats the purpose for me. I took it apart to see if there was an obvious place to put a little piece of tape to quiet it down, but didn't find it. When it is about to close it beeps more. Good idea in general, but if the control pad is near a child's bedroom, may not be ideal. I wish there was a way to disable it, or at least have different programs, like no beeping until it's about to close, and then just a couple. Or an absolute time limit so even if you over-ride it, after two hours it closes anyway. If I need to keep the door open for a long time, I suspect I'll just reach up and push the probe back into the sensor anyway, so it's not using up the batteries.The sensor works by having gravity pull the little probe out. You must mount it at the bottom of the door. It is not spring-loaded. For a roll up door this is probably not an issue. For my swing door it was because the cement is not super level where the probe hits the ground. I had to make a very even surface by filling in a crack with putty. Otherwise the probe got stuck and the whole sensor popped off the door. It took me a few tries to get it to stay in place.There is some ambiguity about external power adapter - If you have a wall control that gets power from the closer unit you are fine. One quick way to tell is if the existing panel lights up. If so, you've got power!With the above caveats, it does what it's advertised to do for a reasonable price. The beeping is not super loud, though I can hear it from inside my house, so I actually suspect the auto-close feature won't get used much as the beeping will alert me when I need to close the door.
purchased for our trailer and it takes a beating and always performs perfect. great pic and all the inputs for sat, dvd, and 3 games
I originally bought one set of these tweeters for my cadillac to add a little something to the stock stereo. They really accentuate the highs and give good sound imaging. I was pleasantly suprised for 3.97 each. (I see now that they jacked the price up alot higher) I ended up buying 2 more pairs for my other vehicles and cant get enough of them. With the built in crossover they wont fry out and they actually sound cleaner with it. Id suggest buying them if you want to add some good screaming highs for a real cheap price. Ill probably buy another pair myself!
it works great w/ laptops so u dont have to actually have to see the laptop keyboard in front of u
I have had many VCRs. If a tape pulls hard they will slip timing. This means the teeth on the gears no longer align perfectly. I have found them to be somewhat "Rube Goldberg." This means they have many delicate interacting parts. The Mitsubishi VCRs have mechanisms that are direct straightforward and heave duty. The machines I got were older models. This means1: not particle board but real wood-this is an analogy.2: do not have copyright protection built in.I will not use them until needed-which may never happen!
The bad: Your setting of your camara will lose after you turned it off or changed battery. The manual itself doesn't tell you all the stuff that you need to know.The good:-(which is also the bad)The lightweight made it easy carry but also easy to make ahand-shake picture with just a little movement.-fast charge battery (like an hour for full charge)Well overall it's cool design doesn't make me stop using it
I think this is a simple case of deciding what you want. The Aiptek camera tries to cater to consumers that don't know what they want. Its an adequate webcam, an adequate take anywhere digital camera for very small photos or large web pictures for your website or online auctions, and an adequate camera for taking small movies. But with that said, the camera does not excel in any areas.-Webcam- the actual quality is very nice when compared to some other usb webcams (but it is more expensive) and it can be powered by the USB connection. But there are some problems with Yahoo Messenger, so if you want to use Yahoo with this webcam, beware, there may be some minor hiccups. It comes with a decent stand, but the base sometimes will give way to the rigidity of the USB cord and will tend to pull the camera over. The webmovies are almost unusable. Apparently this camera uses some kind of little used codec that most people don't have unless they have the aiptek software... so don't count on sharing small webmovies with other people.Like all cameras of this sort, low light is its mortal enemy.-Digital camera- the camera MSRP is about $80. There are some cheap sub $100 cameras that are 2 megapixels. I know I personally saw a 3 megapixel camera from kodak for $100. So is it really worth it to buy this camera for 1.2 megapixel resolution? On the plus side, the camera does offer a macro mode which I have used to varying success for taking pictures for online auctions and this camera does have the advantage of being very small (if you are a spy or something?). Also I found the memory adequate if not robust. In all probability you will not be taking many pictures with this camera anyways.-Battery Life- If this is mainly a webcam, the battery life really doesn't matter since it is powered by USB. But if you use this for a camera I found that the camera will last a few days of sporadic phototaking. Purchase of rechargable batteries are recommended.Summary- My recommendation is to know what you want. Do you want a webcam or a small digital camera? If you MUST have both and you can't afford to spend a little extra to buy both, then the Aiptek camera is an adequate compromise.
The 1 star is for the Amazon Ink finder which shows this as the compatible ink for theEpson Artisan 810 Wireless Touch Screen Color Inkjet All-In-One Printer (C11CA52201). FALSE!!! The packaging in the large image states it is for theEpson Stylus Photo 820 Inkjet Printer. For the Artisan 810 you want theEpson 98 High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge for the Epson Artisan 700 and Artisan 800 Printers, theEpson T098920 98 High Capacity Color Ink Multi-Pack for Epson Artisan 700, 710, 800, and 810 (Pack of 5)or the "normal" capacityEpson 99 Color Multipack with Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, and Light Magenta Ink Cartridges for the Epson Artisan 700 and Artisan 800 Printers. Epson only offers the Black in High Capacity. *** The ink, being from Epson, probably qualifies for 4 or 5 stars in the correct machine. The Artisan 810 is my 3rd Epson printer and all the inks have printed excellent photos.
To put it simply, it is difficult to be disappointed with these headphones in any way. The sound quality is superior, they are very comfortable and seem quite durable. I've read some reviews that report that these make your ears hot. Those reviews are correct. However, its really pretty minor and should be expected considering you're wearing giant earmuffs. The few minor details which might use some work are the length of the wire attached to each speaker. They are just a little too long, but I can understand erring on the side of caution here. Secondly, when the forks holding the speakers are torqued in relation to the headpiece, the inner part seems to pop a bit. This really is nothing, but it startled me the first time I heard it, thinking I had just busted my new toy. Other than those small issues, this is a fantastic product. I highly recommend them.
I have had this for a few years now and it still works absolutely great. I still have not used it to its greatest potential!!
We've owned this for too long. We're finally fed up!Pro:+Inexpensive... two-in-one+Relatively normal set up+Handled Apple and PC at the same timeCon:-Drops us constantly-Runs hotBottom line: Not recommended. Avoid.
At first it was just a novelty, but the more I grown to use it, the better my indoor photo are becoming. Not more harsh shadows. It takes some time to get use to using it, but with a little practice, you will see the improve with your indoor photos.
I bought my LX-3000 a few weeks ago at a local store. It was new, with the factory seals on the packaging. I use it with a couple of laptops - one with Windows XP and one with Windows 7. On both the installation was effortless, although the Windows 7 install took a while to get the drivers off the web - but it was completely automatic with no user direction required after just plugging it in to a USB port.For the price, the sound is good and the mic sound is good as well. I wouldn't try to use it outside in any kind of breeze based upon the care I had to use to avoid the mic picking up breathing sounds, but in an indoor office environment it works well.For the most part I used it 2 to 4 times a week, with the rest of the time the headset is in my laptop bag.My only (and big) complaint is with the lack of robustness of the mic wiring - as it goes in and out of the little box with the mic mute and volume control buttons. For a while I could get the mic to work by gently wiggling the wires on the USB connector side of that box. This morning it seems to have died completely but for occasional crackling noises. I don't consider my usage to be physically abusive and I have had another headset (a Sony) last 4 years in the same usage. From what I can tell, the weak spot on these headsets appears to be the mic wiring to the little control box in the middle. I saw a previous reviewer comment on failure after 40 days, and another user with 8 of them comment on how a number of them had failed after around 6 months of use. My experience is between these, but I do have a mic wiring failure after what I consider a short time of non-abusive use.
The Denon AVR-887 is a solid entry-level high-end home theater receiver. You can pay thousands for units that don't do a whole lot more or sound exceptionally better.A down side to high-end is that they are not always simple to set up and use, and the AVR-887 is no exception.Not having a PhD in particle physics, electronics, or aerospace engineering, it had to read the manual and go online to find out how all of the I/O options worked.Hooked up to a home-built subwoofer and a 5.1 set of Polk Audio RM-101 HT speakers, I have thoroughly enjoyed the music, gaming, and HT experience.
Finally, an ipod of my own. And who should I buy from, if not amazon. It came earlier than expected, in addition to the cheap price of 235, at least 15 bucks less than anywhere else. I am a devoted customer of amazon, especially when it comes to electronics.
This is the best SLR camera in its class. I purchased this camera and an additional lens (70-300 mm minolta lens) and the photos are out of this world. The clarity of this camera is excellent. The camera is well worth your $$.
I am starting to use it but if I can say that is a lot to get this product was very necessary for me.
[...]Secondly, the quality is decent. It prints at an ok speed, and the pictures always looked great.There aren't many places that sell Canon ink. It is relatively expensive. I pay nearly $[...] for both black and colored ink. That doesn't sound like a lot but when you are buying it twice a month it adds up.The main issues that I have with this printer is that after about a year, it started jamming. I followed all the cleaning procedures, talked to tech support and did everything they said to do. To fix it, it would cost more than purchasing another one.So I bought a Canon Pixma printer with no scanner, and planned on using this as a scanner. But in our move I lost the disk. You can go to Canon's website and download the drivers and software, but for some reason it won't register the driver for the scanning software. I have come across several people on message boards that are having the same problem. What good is it to have a scanning printer if you can't scan?I would really research ANY printer you plan on buying. When you have a couple you like, start researching the ink you need for them. If the manufacturer of the ink (kodak for example) has a decent price but will not tell you how many pages you are going to get out of one cartridge, I would keep looking.No this Canon Pixma is NOT worth [...]. I would say probably [...] at best.
I like the player itself, but the software has caused nightmares in my case. I already had another Creative MP3 player (NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra) but needed something more portable and with an FM radio. I though these two would work OK together, but the Zen V Plus software wouldn't even install properly.Every single module to be installed on my PC raised some sort of "DoInstall failed to launch setup.inx" error message. The installation failed, and looked like it rolled back changes. But the software shows up in my Start menu - and the applications won't uninstall. On top of that, I am now unable to use the software I was using with my old player.Worst of all, I am also now unable to uninstall other applications from my computer because this player's software screwed up something in the installer software. I contacted tech support, but have gotten no response from Creative at all.Back to the store with this one... The player's fine, but don't get this if you're going to install two Creative products on the same PC.
I used this in when installing an Alpine INA-W910 in order to bypass the video/menu lockout. I do not watch video while driving, however my 3-year old is able to clearly see the head unit from the back seat, so that's why I need it.The unit comes pre programmed to bypass the Alpine, so that made installation really easy. However, when I was testing out the system, it would not work every time so I tried to manually program it; the directions were very straightforward and clear.My main problem is that the TR-7 is inconsistent in unlocking the Alpine. When I start the car, about 50% of the time, the system is still locked. If I turn the head-unit off and then on again, there is a 90% chance the system will be unlocked. The rest of the time, it stays locked (to my daughter's dismay) unless I wait a few minutes and then try again - once or a few times.So, it usually works, but if I knew it was going to be like this, I would have just wired a couple mechanical switches to do the job.
The armband is made of stretchy elastic and goes through the belt loop in the back of the "case". The "case" is gelled plastic that leaves the buttons and the screen fully exposed. This means that any other object rubbing against these areas will scratch and dent them. The plastic may protect against dropping but that is about it.The belt clip is exactly the same as any cell phone belt clip; it is a plastic U with metal U inside.Aside from the band itself I feel that the product seems cheaply constructed.
It is tried, true and affordable. Nothing new, just what it says it is.
This tv is a fantasic tv the only flaw that i could see is it dose not have many inputs. There are many pros however such as the hdtv that is georgus. The sound from the two speakers is much better then i expected. All you have to do is plug it in and connect and it is dummy proof. I would recomend this tv and am enjoying it. I also hooked up my Xbox with the high def cabels and it makes me want to play longer because the screen is real.
everything i wanted, a great purchase, you can charge your ipod without hooking it up to your computer
I have only taken a few pics with this on but, had no trouble at all with any of the pics I have taken. I received this lens sooner than expected. Nice when you order something and it just happens to show up sooner.
I've had these speakers for probably 5 years and have not had any problems with them at all. I've only recently hooked up to my stereo receiver to see just how they sound and it is superb. lots of Midrange and plenty of bass for Rock music. I think their website says these go down to 55 Hz and I'd say that's very accurate because i have a pair of 8" yamaha's that go down to 60 Hz and these go lower. they're well worth the money. The only gripe I have about them now is that I actually around $225 for the pair and now you can get them for $100 in cherry. the black isn't all that appealing but I'm using my pair for surrounds now so no problems. I'm probably going to buy another pair for stereo fronts because I like them so much.Well worth the money especially $100 new. The Bi-amp terminals would be a useful feature if I had a receiver that could do that of course I could buy some but giant 500 watt mono blocks for that couldn't I? lol nah, I'll stick with the hundred I got. highly recommended speaker for any use but outdoor. they can handle a good bit of sound for their size in a medium size room.
This is so great, reduces the time of having to write out a shopping list, and forgetting some items. I can add items as I notice I'm low and when printed out it is a logical order. I love mine!!!!!
I had put off buying an MP3 player for a long time due to the high price, and limited (and [pricey])memory. The Hip Zip is a little more reasonably priced than other players, especailly when factoring in the inexpensive storage media. I use it for my bus/subway commute, and one disc holds enough music for the 35 minute trip. Adding/deleting songs is as easy as manipulating any file on your PC.The Hip Zip works well for my purposes, but it's a little bulky to wear while working out; I wouldn't recommend running with headphones anyway.
So far, have been extremely happy with the Zune. The radio tuner works well, audio playback is great, and movies look very good on the screen. Minor issue, is inability to treat unit as spare harddrive in emergency. Other than that, it is a great value as compared to IPod's and etc.
We use these at work and they are great for taking work with you. They hold enough info for a powerpoint presentation. Also great for taking spreadsheets or word documents home with you. Several of our employees use them when preparing lessons and presentations for seminars.
I decided to buy a new computer after having my old HP computer for six years, without a problem to speak of. HP has always been very helpful with any questions I have had. So far I am very impressed with my A350N. There have been no problems, and the computer is super fast. I love it, and I know, I made the best choice to buy another HP product.
It is a nice product and it is very slim. However, it is not so universal. I bought this for my 26" Samsung but the holes do not line up so I was not able to use this at all.
For myself this router cuts out too often and have to reconnect it.It may just be this one, I would not buy this router again.
I came across it from reading its review on a computer magazine and everything it said is true. Works fine with me. Very portable. When my wife gave birth to our second baby (my first boy!), I took my baby's first pictures (from the hospital) with it and immediately send it to my sister on the other side of the country via email. She was excited and very happy to see them. The pics came out very fine. Before, I made a video postcard for her son's birthday with the software that came with it and he never stops playing it again and again. My work (in the middle east) keeps me away from my family (in the Philippines) most of the time and communicating with them via video e-mails and video conferencing using this pc camera helps ease a little bit of the pain of not being there with them always. It is compact enough to fit almost anywhere in my bag/pocket. The software that came with it is okey, with games, photo editing etc. The model I got doesn't have a flash so I would have given it 5 stars if it had one. For me its The Family PC Camera For The Novice.
Excellent Product. Easy to Operate. Clear recording. Recommend hightly.
The set-up is simple. The 5000:1 contrast ratio is quite evident in the picture is crisp and crystal clear. I also have a sony 60" grand wega and the picture is no match vs the Samsung.
I have had this about a year now, since Spring 2007. I do not use any Canon software with it, but I can tell you that it does a great job at both scanning and printing, not to mention a copier.While it does not have memory card slots or other features, my computer does. Besides, I wouldn't think of printing anything before retouching it in photoshop or Picasa. I print my photos at Costco, not on an inkjet, due to less cost and much higher quality. But for printing things like maps, letters, and one-off things, it cannot be beat for the price. Scanning is also good, and I even used it to scan our passports and make a PDF with them, then put that on a thumb drive and sent a copy to a family member in case it gets lost.If you can live with using your computer for card-reading and other duties, you will not feel as though you are missing features. I certainly don't look at the printer and think of shortcomings. Ink is about average price, and lasts a bit longer than others (Epson) that I have used. Also it can take Canon 40/41 ink packs, which are larger than the stock packs included with the printer.
These are great sounding, fitting earbuds.....but they are very fragile! I have now gone thru 2 pairs because the wire going into the headphone jack keeps disconnecting and the sounds shorts out in one or both headphones.Very disappointed.
These speakers are great for laptop users or a regular computer.... the subwoofer is ammaazziinnggg if u want ur room to shake...it has a adjuster on the back so u could put it down if you want to... these speakers are excellent for their price.. quality is near perfect and it doesn't require software like other speakers..just plug it in the headphone plug in the back of ur laptop or computer and ur set...for 30 bucks this is a great find
This ink cartridge seems to be working just fine. I've had problems (short life span) with the Big Box brands and will stick with the HP products. My HP printer is about 12 years old and stores do not seem to carry the specified cartridges in stock so I'm glad I was able to get one on line.
When I tried to use two of the cartridges, the color blue bled on all of the pages I printed.
The Acer AL1916WABD 19" Wide LCD Monitor is a great buy. The refresh rate of 5 milisecond is hard to beat. The setup was simple. I enjoy the compact size and the color is excellent. You can't buy a better monitor at the price I paid.etak1955@aol.com
I saw this on Amazon and thought I would give it a try. It is a great product. It keeps my laptop cool so that I get more out of it. The cooler is very quiet.
Great for lap top, but a little difficult to squeeze books in there. It has the room, but the smaller pockets get in the way.
I purchased this item on 11/26/2006 and still have not received it!!! I am not happy. I really can't even give it 1 star.
Love my Panasonic Cordless Iron. Heats FAST and if it shuts off while I'm rearranging, it reheats really FAST. I was amazed and delighted! No cord tangling up with sleeves or pant legs ... LOVE IT!!
I bought this camera as a christmas gift for my boyfriend. The camera takes wonderful pictures, but it only takes 3-4 pictures at a time before it needs new batteries. We bought a new box of brand name batteries thinking we just had some previously used batteries, but the same thing happened! We even tried different brands, but nothing helped. Rechargable batteries were even worse. We are in the process of contacting the manufacturer to see what can be done about this problem.Bottom line: Don't buy this camera unless you have a lot of money to throw away on batteries.
Using both Direct TV and Comcast cable HD for the tuners and I have never seen a better picture on any other TV that I have owned or viewed. I have had HD TV's since 1999. Family and friends say the same, unbelievable picture quality, true to life.Only problem I have encountered is that it will shut down (power off)now and then. E-mailed Samsung service and waiting for a reply. Not sure what is happening yet!!Alan Cezar, San Jose, CA
I find the monitor arm did exceed my expectation:1. Robust construction (strong enough to hold my 22" LCD monitor in place)2. Convinient and reliable way to attach to the different surfaces3. Elegant look
We get our HD from Time Warner Cable and you feel like your there whenyou watch a travel adventure from a public broad cast station or you feellike you can sit in Jay Leno's lap or sit on his couch too.At first I thought the set would be too big 73", it's not. We sit about8ft. but you can sit closer.The movies using sony upconvert player with an hdmi cable is almost as good as some of the live broadcast which seem to have depth almost like 3D.May be this will help you in making a decision regarding the 73" size.Some years back we had a 40" same company and the 40" rear projection tvwas too big for the room. The 40" had a great picture as I recall but was overwellming. The new 73" is perfection plus.
I've used these headphones for about 10 years (many pairs). Whether they work for you depends on your intended use. These I've used for exercise, while I have a different, nicer pair, that I use for everything else. They are perfect for running, or any other exercise you can imagine. Cheap enough to take out into the elements or into the sauna. They aren't going to win any sound awards, but they sound way above average for a $10 set. Very lightweight and won't fall out of your ears like earbuds. The con is that they last as long as a $10 set. Depending on use they seem to last about a year. One of the two earphones will go out first, followed by the other. Not sure if this is a flaw or merely because of the sweat that gets into them and the general rough treatment I give them. Would recommend as good exercise headphones.
If you like your music, don't want to go deaf and want comfort these are for you. When I got these I just had to tell the world! I don't like in-ear headphones even the custom made ones made me feel uncomfortable and I like to hear what is happening around me. These are supposed to be at their best after 150 hours of listening. Well out of the box I am blown away!!
I am the third of my friends to buy these speakers and I couldn't be happier! Speakers, no matter whose speakers, are simply about moving air. These babies are like the great speakers of the past; a three-way speaker system with a 10" woofer, 5" mid-range and 2" tweeter. Beat that with the cheap outdoor speakers you see around. You can't!I'm very happy with them and if you ever add an equalizer to these - you're in audiophile territory. I'd recommend these speakers to anyone who really likes good music outside.
Used this with an Abit KG7 mobo.Card locks up the computer at completely random intervals. I've gone to the vendor's website and grabbed the latest updates & drivers. No help.The install instructions mention not using Windows zero wireless configuration but the included programs make no provision for connecting to secure networks.You may be able to use it with an unsecured network if you're sure all of your neighbors like you well enough that they won't poach your connection to send death threats to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
One speaker came in cracked.Not packed very well.Already had someone hired to install. I had to put the cracked one up
This is an impressive flash drive. The feel of the casing is strong and makes me feel safe enough to keep my important files on it.
Truly an unbelievable TV. Lightweight, easy to set up, awesome picture. Excellent picture for digital signals, even when using cheap rabbit ears! I like the remote and the interface is pretty intuitive. Easy to switch between input sources. Was impressed by the delivery service and fast turn around for the purchase to installation.Like most big screens, the input/output panel is located on the side, so you have to either rotate the TV or get behind it to connect wiring.
I like this cooler more than any others. Very reliable, made from good hard components, not easy to break. Cools my Dell Inspiron perfectly.
I'm not an "old hand" at GPS devices, this being the first I've owned. I bought it in anticipation of the travelling in foreign lands I was about to undertake. I did my research, but have always perceived Garmin as the market leaders in this technology. Consequently my research tended more towards model identification rather than brand identification.In a word: "Wow!"Apart from not getting lost more than once, thanks to the comprehensive USA map software, I have had a great deal of fun with my unit, discovering all the info that it can produce. It's accuracy is amazing!In fact, the only time I did get lost was because by the time I realised I was supposed to turn 150 feet after a coin self-service tollgate, I was already kinda 20 feet past the turn-off, and still accelerating! (But that's another story...)Would I buy another unit? Certainly! Would I give one to my mother-in-law? No ways! She already finds her way to our house too easily and too Frequently! It now just remains to take it into the deep Kalahari.Wish me luck!
It really is a nice machine. Great quality fast printing and the scan quality excellent on plain paper. simple to set up I have read to read the book.I went to Best Buy and the guy tried to sell it to me there for allot more$$
I am an American Soldier currently deployed in Iraq. I recently purchased a leather, Casio digital camera case, in which I paid online. Casio received my payment but my product never showed up. When I called casio to inquire about the case, the lady over the phone said...oh sorry but we couldn't deliver your product. I then asked her...it took me having to call you when you could have just emailed me. Then I disputed the order and eventually received recoupment for the item. It just took a month. If this is how you treat American sodiers overseas, imagine how you could be treated in Country especially over the holidays.
I bought this from Amazon.com and got a USED/RETURNED unit. There were scrteched all over the screen and everything showed signs of used and wear. returned it the next day and guess what? THEY CHARGED ME FOR SHIPPING.About the TV, the reception was okey. You need to walk around to find a spot for the best receptions.BOTTOM LINE, DON'T BUY THIS FROM AMAZON.COM!
cord is kind of short but it works. cheap price, fast shipping, fit throught the mail slot in pkg. Nothing else to say, it's a piece of wire with ends. I mean, come on people. If you need a review to tell you that you shouldn't be buying electronics. Put them on your xmas list or let the neighborhood kid shop for you.
I did not like recorder at all! You could not rewind and record over things and if you hit stop, you could not continue on in the same file. It was frustrating and I didn't like it at all.
I've been using this lens on a Canon 40d for about a month. I've taken a couple hundred shots with it, and I couldn't be happier with my results.The range and the f/2.8 are great. This lens is capable of taking excellent pictures. I use this lens/camera combination as my primary walk-around kit in the city. For reference, I also have the Canon 17-40 f/4 L, 28-70 f/2.8 L, & 70-200 f/4 IS L which I use primarily on a Canon 1Ds, so I am spoiled by 'L' glass... BUT, the images I get from this Tamron lens are fantastic even when compared to my other Canon lenses.Honestly, for candid/street photography and pictures of my family & friends, I prefer using the Tamron/40d combo. For landscapes and architecture I prefer my other equipment.PROS:- Excellent image quality. The images are very sharp with good color and contrast throughout the range... nice bokeh as well. This is really the bottom line - I don't care how nice the lens build is if the image quality isn't great.- Compact size/portability (especially compared to my 28-70)CONS:- Not the fastest focus, but good enough.- Focus is a little noisy, but not bad.- Low light focus could be better.- Not the best build, especially compared to 'L' glass, but good enough.
I bought a Tivo a little over 6 months ago. One day it wouldn't power up anymore. It took me two hours before I could got hold of a live person at TIVO. Then they asked me pay $99 for labor plus shipping to get it replaced. I couldn't believe it!!! A penalty for a machine I bought only 6 months ago??? I even talked with their supervisor Kyle about replacing the machine. He said - sorry, I completely understand you, but you have to pay. He said that the parts are free. Then I asked him to send me the parts. He said no and I have to send in my units. So, very disappointing... All I can say is that it is the worst customer service I have ever got.... Just be careful. Maybe buy SONY. They have excellent services. BTW, I don't work for SONY. They just have better customer service. We should reward the companies which care about their cusotmers.
Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time. I bought one of these for each of my boys, and also bought an adapter so I could plug it into the wall. Tiny player; doesn't take up much space, and can be used with batteries while we're on the road. The problem? BOTH players freaked out in a matter of months!!! Most often, one or the other just doesn't work (or won't read a CD). Neither allows me to pause or skip ahead anymore. If you touch it funny, it just dies.I would have given this a five in the month or two after I got both of mine. But I have to guess that since TWO pooped out, it's not just a fluke.
All the pros that you've read about are true: featherlight, easy to use, simple software, no power cord or adapter, good quality scans (if you're not a professional photographer with exacting standards). I'm a genealogist, and this scanner was going to be heaven for me: I could take it to the courthouse or library and scan in original documents then and there.The cons are unfortunately true as well: my scanner quit working after just 2 weeks. The OS continues to acknowledge that a scanner is attached via USB, but the photo and OCR programs can't find it, and it no longer lights up when first plugged in. Canon's website lacks any troubleshooting or discussion of possibly faulty equipment and what to do about it, and if you've been reading other reviews, you know that there is no toll-free support center.If you're lucky, you'll get a good scanner that's truly portable and easy to setup and use. But it's a gamble, and if you're unlucky, you have few options to recover your money. Buyer beware!
I rented some century old office space and ran one of these down the side of each wall for plenty of power outlets. I didn't need the 15' power cord but it could be handy for a garage or for future use.
I purchased this PC to use as my working laptop as I travel around to universities. I charge by the hour for my services, so the goal is to have a PC that is a tool for my trade.I estimate I have spent over 100 hours of personal and business time in the last year just trying to get this thing to work. It has also been in the shop twice. I am on my second hard drive and that one is beginning to fail. I find I must run Task Manager to monitor for programs that are not responding. (Many times, Task Manager has itself responded with "Not Responding")The CPU and hard drive seem to be under a heavy workload even when nothing is running. I spent many hours reviewing the services and eliminating those that are unnecessary but that has not helped.I upgraded the RAM to 2Meg, but that did not seem to help much.I wiped the hard drive clean and reinstalled all software. That did not help either.My first car was a VW bug. I traveled with a tool-box just to be sure I would get from point A to point B and quite often had to use it.The same holds true for this PC. I have used the recovery disk at least 10 times. I meant to purchase a machine that supported me as I earned my living. Instead, I am finding I must be a PC mechanic in order to get it to operate on a daily basis.I almost can laugh at one error: Even as I struggle to keep this thing up and running, once in a while...for a day or so... the R key doesn't work...DONT BUY IT!
PARA TODO LA FANATICADA DE CINE EN CASA; ESTA PANTALLA DE ELITE UNO DE LOS MEJORES EN EL MERCADO, MUY ECONOMICO Y BUENA CALIDAD Y FACIL DE ARMAR Y INSTALAR EN LA PARED, YO RECOMIEDO ESTA PANTALLA.
I just got it last week and already it is crewing up in Windows 95. The driver is terrible. The print quality sucks (600 dpi my ass), the copy qulaity is useless. Absolutely no support at Brother. Save your money.
The Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander seemed to help my problem... for a while. Its performance was less than desired, but it helped... until it simply stopped working. After many hours on the phone with Linksys tech support, they determined through various test the product was defective. (We should have run the tests first huh.) They advised me to return the product to the 'store' where I purchased it. I purchased the product in September and it failed in November. I contacted Amazon and was informed via form letter email that anything over 30 days is not returnable. I appealed due to the product's total failure and the advice of the manufacturer and received another email stating Amazon would make an exception and a Return Label was in the mail. (This email from Amazon also states to contact them if you do not receive the return label within one to two weeks.) Well, no label has ever been sent. I have followed Amazon's procedures to the letter, actually allowing three to four weeks for the return label to show up. Each time I contact them, I get a form letter response. My advice in regards to this transaction for this product actually applies to their entire product line. Amazon's okay for books, CDs, DVDs, etc. BUT: Don't buy any item which COULD fail after a 30 day period. At least traditional retailers have a reasonable policy on materials like this. Had I purchased this from Office Depot or Best Buys, it would have been over long ago. (I gave Amazon a try this time... lesson learned.)
I replace my OEM Audiovox speakers in my Toyota RV. I like the efficiency of these as they play loud enough to hear them with my low power radio. Installation was easy, just had to cut the original leads and splice the included leads. They mounted the same as the originals. Sound is clear, but the amp distorts at higher volume, so it is hard to know the clarity at higher volume. Price was right.
The SD1000 fits almost perfectly into this case. It is solid enough to protect the camera well, but is not too thick, so it still fits nicely your the pocket. That also means there is no room to carry anything else inside it.The major issue with this case is the hole through which the strap needs to be threaded to close the flap is too small / not well designed. It'll take me at least half a minute to get the strap throguh the hole correctly, something I'm not willing to do. However simply taking the strap around the flap (taking it out from a side) works well enough, and the magnet is strong, so the flap doesn't come out easily.The case also looks really nice, a lot better than most camera cases I've seen, which matters a lot. I would say it's a good buy.
The Macally ICEKEY keyboard performs as promised. I found it to be streamlined, attractive and flawless in function. The keys are responsive, improving keyboard activity significantly over the dated keyboard I previously owned. The instruction disc is easy to use, resulting in a happy marriage of keyboard and screen function.
The comparison to the built in flash is non-existent. The cycle times are wonderful, no more waiting for the flash to recharge to take quick pictures. The brightness and control is outstanding. This also solves the problem of long lenses and wide angle lenses interfering with the built in flash (the flash is too low and the lens blocks the light which appears as a dark semi-circle in your pictures).
was sold together with the sigma lens 70-300mm and is the wrong size. be sure you know the diameter of the lens before you order.
this cap is pretty good. really durable.it snaps off sort of too easily. and at 11$, well. let's just say be extra careful when the camera is hanging around your neck and you're walking out of a crowded bar and someone sort of runs into you. IT MIGHT POP OFF.thank you good day.
The ability to print on 11x17 inch newsletters has been a tremendous boost to my small business! The duplexer (sold separately) is also great. I've had this printer for 2 years now - and i absolutely love it!
I had a Samsung receiver with a 5.1 amp & Klipsh speakers for seven years. Very nice listening experience. It did a bunch of other stuff I no longer needed. When it went the other way in a divorce, I looked hard for a HTPC solution that was just the amp/speakers - smaller, less wires, simpler all around.The Samsung optical digital in occasionally got tripped up by the bitstream protocol and made very loud and very unpleasant noises or distortions. I was hoping that would go away - maybe a newer device would have more robust algorithms. Yep. The Logitech is perfect in that regard. Sweet.I could not find a big box or small box store that carried this item. So I dug hard at reviews like this one. I found that 89% of 1100 NewEgg reviewers gave it 5 stars. I wouldn't call that taking a chance, but it's a weird feeling to buy speakers without hearing them.What I didn't expect was better sound than my Samsung/Klipsh system, but I got it. It's primarily about theater listening for me, and it clearly sounds more theater-like. I'm very pleased with the sound.Along the way I read that the 6 feed analog hookup (in general, not this unit) could provide a superior connection - letting the sound card do the D/A and blah blah. I tried that first and was not happy with the sound. Next I simply took the optical digital from my computer straight into the Logitech Z-5500 and wow. Just go with the optical digitial.Cons: Not much at all. It doesn't power up to the previous volumne, so I have to turn it up when I turn it on. I know why they do that but I prefer it the other way. The LCD display can be a little bright in a theater environment. Some programs or commercials are boomy and it makes you want to tweak down the equalization. But it's never a problem for real programs - TV, DVD, Blu-ray, music. Probably about the jerks mixing the local news and whatnot to compensate for most people's crappy systems and trying to grab you attention with extra bass and volume.
Well, I wanted a compact, funky-styled clock/radio for my desk at work and this little guy looked like he'd fit the bill.While I do like the overall styling and color scheme of the unit, I have found the radio reception very disappointing. The sound is decent, but I only get one station. In fact, no matter where I set the dial, I can still hear that one and only station!Also, as a very minor sidenote, I would have liked it if the backlight feature was available for fulltime use as opposed to the need to press and hold a button for the feature to work.Essentially, I find that I use this clock radio for the clock, and not much else.
This is a great stand for the price. I don't keep my iPad in case, so I can't comment on how well it works within a case. However, outside of case it makes the perfect stand. It folds up to about the size of a switch blade, and seems to be well built. I am actually considering purchasing a second one as well.
On Amazon this product stated it was compatible with the Sansa e200 series. I ordered with that expectation but it does not work.
This is a small yet powerful shredder. I use it in my office at work and it takes little space yet is sturdy and powerful. I usually only need to shred 5-10 pages at a time so this is perfect for me.
I purchased the 603 as the receiver for my home theater. It was easy to set up and works flawlessly. My primary reasons for purchase were upsampling to component video (Grade A), three component in connectors (A), listening modes (also A).Downside? The remote is huge and while it does support macros, the number of commands is somewhat limited. I added a programmable remote to the system. This one didn't cut it.
This product is fine for softening the light output but at the same time, it changes the color of the light. The light shifts to a yellowish shade. I wish someone could tell me how to correct this condition. Otherwise, it's a great tool for general photography.
I got this printer coming to college and it had a few bugs with the scanning at first, but I updated the drivers and tweaked the options. It works perfectly now and does everything I need it to do without complaint.Most of the negative posts seem like they are coming from those who expect to plug the printer into their machine and suddenly, without any customizing, have a Kinko's in their living room. These are people who don't want to learn how to actually operate a computer; and yes, I'm looking at you, mac users.If you are willing to play around with the settings, you can get this thing to work like a dream. If you aren't, you should take your printing jobs to someone who can do it for you.
It is becoming difficult to find anything that works with cassettes anymore so I would have been happy with a bare bones model. But this Sony hand held cassette recorder comes loaded to the gills with features like optional half-speed recording to double recording time and VOR, which extends record time even further.
item was priced ok but it said it would fit my car and it did not i dont have package so i cant return it but it would cost to much to send it back
The package came as pictured. These batteries have a very good lifespan. The delivery was fast and on time. I will definitely be buying more in the future.
great product.caller ID built ineasy to use and can retrieve messages when not home.
The device nearly crashed my computer after a very lousy setup installation. Then upon installation I got vertical static bars on top of the displayed TV image which I couldnt get rid of. Trying to configure the displayed image is nearly impossible (Like I understand what IRSC_IR cable modes mean which wasnt in the manual) When I tryed to contact Lifeview, their manual has no address, no phone number no nothing about them, no tech support too. Oh and there was a missing IR reciever too so the remote was worthless. What I managed to get on screen was very fuzzy on most channels, as a TV tuner, your better off using your ancient VCR, you'd get better reception that way =)Bottom line... absolute garbage... No support or way to contact LifeView, poor installation software, terrible manual, very substandard video performance. This capture card is a rip off, go spend your $ on some other video capture company (Get the new Voodoo card with TV tuner built into it.) (Oh and the shipping labels are on their way, im getting my money back for this device)((PS: Im a computer engineer with 10 years experience with computer hardware, take my word for it.))
I have a very demanding wireless family, with the 5 of us sometimes running up to a dozen or more devices at once, including 4-5 laptops, 4-5 iPads/iPods, 2 kindles, and a Roku Netflix receiver, etc. and nothing off a shelf in any area store could handle that demand plus a pair of wired desktop systems. So I invested in this baby about 2 years ago when it was around $200 and it has worked FLAWLESSLY ever since! It is up on a wall in a central room in the house and everyone can run whatever they want, however demanding they want, simultaneously, with no loss or lag.This and my 30meg service has done the job completely for several years now. It has a few cool features that I never even got around to setting up, like the USB printer port, but it doesn't matter. I wanted a router that would handle everything my family needed, and it has.If you are hitting that point in your house where you have the bandwidth from your ISP but too high of a demand in your household to keep everyone happy at the same time, then this baby is for you, the DIR-655.
It was very easy install.. took me almost 4 hours for putting it together. You would need 2nd person help in stretching and hanging on to wall.Screen performs as expected.. very pleased with quality of picture!!
My search for good picture for this was not shown, It's allot bigger then thought, It's tube TV for some reason of my own fault. I did not understand. Thought was LCD TV, Lot of Ad's don't show all, It a buyer beware issue. But over all It's a Great TV
In my mid-seventies I am moving into the 21st century with this MP3. It is very easy to use, to download to and to play. The sound quality is much better than I expected. My had been saying it was time to gert rid of cassette tapes and this is the proof!
I got this cd player for my birthday and I thought it looked nice and it was a pretty color, but I used it once and after playing three songs it wasn't playing anything, although it was still on. I sent it back to the company and they sent me back another, but it was the wrong one and it is totally ugly!I wouldn't buy one of these again, I don't trust the company.
Overall, this is a great software and hardware combo for creating a home security system. Just don't install the software that came on the disc. Instead, download the latest version from the company web site and use that instead. Once you do that, things go a lot better.Be warned, that despite it claiming 30 frames per second recording, that's for all four inputs combined. So, if you have 4 cameras hooked up, you can only get around 7-8 frames per second on each. For me, that's fine since I only run at 7 frames per second, anyway. You really don't need much more than that. It saves space and gets the images.Some nice touches include the ability to print stills as well as set various recording times and modes for each camera. So, you can determine when each camera records and whether it rolls full time or only when it detects motion. The interface is easy to control, though the broken English in the manual requires frequent re-reading to fully understand some of the advanced options. You have three view options: 1 camera full time, multiple cameras at once or a cycle of all cameras on the system.The playback system for recorded videos is a bit slow to load, though I'm sure part of that is due to the older system I'm running it on (see the next paragraph). It's relatively easy to call up and view video, as well as burn it to recordable media to view elsewhere. The software has a handy calendar function to allow you to pick a date to view. From this area, you can also manually delete files. When hard drive space is running low, the system will automatically delete older videos, so be sure to back up anything you want to keep for your records.So far, my system has been running well for several months on an old Pentium II system I dug out of the closet that I'm running Windows XP Home on. I've only had one freeze up and a reboot took care of that.*** EDIT: (March 22, 2010): Regarding the above, I have since replaced the above system with a Pentium 4 system I recently retired from normal computing service. At the same time, I also upgraded to the latest DVR software available from Q-See. Both changes are an improvement. Indeed, the slow transition from recording to playback view were due to the older system I was running. The software now jumps from recording view to playback view in one or two seconds and the interface overall is a bit more polished. The only thing I don't like is they eliminated the "notch" in the playback speed slider that shows normal speed. It's still easy to get it back to that position, but I liked having the indicator show exactly where that center "normal" position is from the last software.***The card has BNC connectors on it, but you can get an RCA to BNC adapter at any Radio Shack. Most decent security cameras will come with one.If the camera has controls for it, the software can control panning, tilting and zooming (PTZ). However, unless you have a camera designed for remote control, this function won't do anything for you.Finally, if you want to monitor a remote location, you can set up the software to allow to log in via the internet when you're away. It offers password protection for both remote viewing and for adjusting settings (including disabling the system) when you're at the system itself.I gave it 4 stars only because of the snafu with having to download a working version of the software and that I wish you could search forward and back a little faster than what can be done currently. Also, the ability to choose an exact time would be nice rather than fiddling with the slider bar. The hour by hour ticks are nice, but not as handy as they could be. However, the price is certainly right, considering how much a standalone security video deck or DVR costs.Overall, very good, just a few "gotchas".
This little thing is only commpatable with WINDOWS XP! I got a great deal, but I have Windows 2000...not good! Don't buy this if you don't have Windows XP.....I can't even return it. Sandisk doesn't have anything that works with my OS![...]
Apple may have stopped making the iSight as a standalone webcam a few years ago, but I still use mine with my Mac Pro and 30" Cinema Display and it works wonderfully. The video and sound it sends to my Skype connections is superb. Apple has recently incorporated tiny built-in iSight cameras into their modern laptops, iMacs and now their newest Cinema Displays, so the standalone iSight isn't required--but if you're old-school and can't abide by the ultra glossy glass screens of the new monitors, opt for the good old iSight if you can find a used, refurbished or new version of it, and use one of the older matte screen monitors.I find the iSight superior to just about any of the USB cams on the market, and like all things Apple, it just works, without having to install drivers or mess with settings. It comes with a standard Firewire 400 cable, so if your Mac only has Firewire 800 you'll need a 400-800 adapter or a cable with 400 on one end and 800 on the other.Armed with the iSight and Skype or iChat, and you're ready to video chat with the world.
This is a great GPS mount and is very useful if need to transfer GPS between different cars.
SATA drives were designed so they could be pushed into an enclosure. I have no idea why it took so long for a manufacture to make a tray less enclosure, maybe because they made more money selling trays. This works well. Buy a new SATA drive, open the door, slide it in. Easy. Just a couple gripes. I wish there was a power switch for each drive, if you don't want a drive on, you have to eject it. That makes for a lot of unnecessary insertions which could wear the enclosure out faster. Also it requires a lot of connections in the back. I don't understand why one power plug can't supply power to the entire unit. Instead you need 5 4-pin molex connectors to power it. Also the HDD LED has to be manually connected.
Loved this remote. Compact, and a must for night shots, family photos (get in there!).
This camera makes excellent pictures and is extremely user friendly although larger &amp; heavier than most other digitals. Has a few settings (color &amp; greater zoom) that the HP PS812 doesn't and will probably be my final choice for that reason. Upon receipt I noticed that there were pixels on the LCD display screen that were already bad(discolored). I have noticed that on a display model also so I returned the camera and am still weighing portability over features. Overall, great camera especially for novice wantabe professional photographers.
We bought these for our Teenager to go with her Sansa player to try to save her ears a bit and allow her to charge the player without using the computer. First they didn't work and I emailed the company and found out it was simply a firmware update that was needed on the player. They responded within 24 hours even over the holidays! Then my daughter came downstairs and asked me to "listen". I asked her if she'd plugged her player into her stereo she said "No it is the speakers". The "mood lighting" is neat too.
As a professional Internet media designer, I will never recommend you to buy this speaker system. When I brought this system one year ago, and believe me it works fine with most Windows Base systems that I work with, but for the Mac, I really recommend a Harman/Kardon Speaker System. Crystal Engineer Sound.
I bought this as a gift. The recipient is still pleased, it works much better than his other FM transmitter.
Just received American Battery's RBC-7 replacement batteries for my APC SMART-UPS 1500 UPS. Other vendors warned about having to relocate leads, tape batteries together, add a tab, etc. These are a perfect fit, they came with a new lead set, the batteries were assembled as a unit, and the unit even has a tab to remove it easily at the end of its life. Very pleased; would not hesitate to order additional batteries from American Battery - or recommend them to friends.
These speakers are quite nice. The have good sound and I doubt that you could find any thing better even at twice the price. I would not ever compare these to a set of Bose outdoor speakers, but then they are a fraction of the cost. They have a nice full range at moderate levels, but if you start to push them too hard the bass begins to break up. Not unexpected for a 4" speaker.I have them mounted under the eves out on my back patio and they offer a great sound for background music. They make our backyard more enjoyable and fit our bill perfectly. I would recommend these speakers if you are looking for a nice pair of outdoor speakers at a reasonable price and you do not want to recreate a high end system outside.One item of note is that they recommend that you mount these in a location where they are not subject to direct exposure to the elements. I'm not sure what that implies here, but to acomodate their recomendation, I moved the location slightly to keep them out of a direct hit from the rain.
Terrific after market replacements that will bring life back into your old blown towers. I know they did the trick for me. Rich, rumbling bass that far outperforms the stock PRs I replaced. Recommended.
it works really well but the ball can fall out easily if it is knocked over onto the floor
I really wanted this camera to be a good one. I own a FinePix S5100 for over two years and I am perfectly happy with the photos that it takes. I ordered the V10 as a less bulky alternative.When I received the camera everything looked to be right. The price was excellent (130$), the packaged included anything I needed (card,rechargeable battery,manual) and the camera itself had a sleek design and a huge LCD. Both the software and the firmware (on the camera) is foolproof with many capabilities.It wasn't until I took the first shot when my enthusiasm was curbed: pixels were all over the place, rendering any high resolution shots impossible. The resolution and image clarity that I got with this camera is comparable with one that has a 2.0MP CCD.How could these guys pay attention to so many things but its primary aspect, a decent photographic quality? I would gladly pay 30-50$ more for this product if the CCD was true to its promises. Totally disappointed, I returned it within a day.
Why I didn't gett one of thies years ago. I don't know, if you need to get rid of all thoes remotes in you home theather this is the way to go. Get rid of all thoes remotes and just push one button and evething you want to come on comes on, it will even control your lights. Great buy for anyone who need to control several componet at one time. Highly recommend five stars
It works well for the most part. It could come through a little louder, but there's not much static (provided the station is free).
New as advertised, great product, good price, and fast delivery. A pleasant 5 star experience.
Fast load and play dvd player so far as I have know, look great too.
Great sound and easy to program. The only difficulty I had was getting used to the small control button. I got the instructions via e-mail and they were better than what came in the product package.Overall a great value!
This product works very well but I was cheated because it was supposed to come with a battery but the battery had been removed from the package. I contacted Amazon and they gave me a $16.00 refund. I had to spend $42.00 to get a replacement battery. I did not have time to send the item back because I needed the light to record Christmas home movies. When I wrote a second email to Amazon I got no response. I guess Amazon thinks it is okay to get cheated out of $26.00. I know they are not legally obligated to help more than this but it is ethically wrong.
I needed this to transmit a Direct TV signal from a bedroom to a screened deck. So far it had exceeded expectations.Pros:* compact size, easily hidden* good effective range - I get HD signal with no problem through an exterior wall about 15' from the receiverCons:* instructions could have been a bit better, but pretty intuitive setup* remote extender doesn't seem to help muchIf you have a situation similar to mine and don't want to clutter up your space with yet another cable/satellite box or do special wiring, this is likely the solution for you.
seller was very professional in responding to my order keep me abreast of when my order was shipped. I would rate this one a 10. very fast service, item was in excellent condition,keep up the good work
I bought an Office Depot refill for my fax machine and and it was lousy. The brand name Brother cartridge from Amazon was flawless. Don't waste your money on those refills!
It works perfect and the remote is great you can control your ipod from your seat. My system works perfectly with it.
I've been a DirecTV subscriber since 1995, using the same RCA system (first generation) before I upgraded to this system. I also have digital cable in our bedroom, though I will soon remove it and add an additional receiver.The reason I upgraded it complicated, but let's discuss why this is a great system to have compared to digital cable:1) Broadcast satellite technology is hands down faster than digital cable. The simple act of changing the channel functions faster with a DSS unit (my signal strength is about 86).- Digital cable seems to lag between every channel change and sometimes gets downright bogged down.2) The onscreen guide for DirecTV lets you look furthur into the scheduling future with more accuracy.- several times in the recent past we have turned on a channel because of the digital cable online guide and a different show was on. This happens from time to time with DirecTV, but with much less frequency3) There are more channels on DirecTV, including a better selection of music. We often tune the television to one of the theme music channels while we clean house.- sometimes on digital cable the music channels were garbled.- The online guide on DirecTV shows the music channels, digital cable omits them4) The original RCA DSS unit was the fastest selling consumer electronics item in history. After selling millions of units, many companies are now supporting this technology and pushing the technological curve forward. You can look at upgrading in these directions with DSS (and not digital cable):- Tivo : There are several units out there that work directly with your DirecTV to let you record one show and watch another one.- Integrated televisions: RCA sells a big screen television that has a built in DSS receiver. No additional boxes, and it tunes itself.5) More pay per views with a wider selectionIn digital cable's defense, DirecTV is slightly more expensive and my DirecTV unit has more outages than my local cable, but not many more. One noticable difference is that I always seems to lose at least one local channel on cable during a rainstorm, as opposed to losing all of my DirecTV channels during the peak of the storm. In the years I have had my unit, I would be able to say this happens to me four times a year.After you get a dish installed, you can disconnect the main coaxial drop from your cable company and use the same coaxial to transmit the encoded signal to your individual units.Why did I upgrade to this unit?Because I had my card 'zapped' and lost contact with the person who did it. My access card died and it was cheaper to turn the account off, wait a few months and then buy a whole new system.DirecTV has been plagued with these pirate access cards and has really stepped up security against them. I advise you not to let anyone manipulate any data on your access card because DirecTV can electronically turn them off and the card pirates themselves can permamently damage the cards.You really can't get something for nothing, or at least not forever.
WOrks great and is very easy to set up......ALways quick
I love this player. I searched around for a long time. Finally decided on this one. You can't get a better player (or one with a car kit included) for the price. Can't comment on the headphones, but had good quality ones from my former portable CD player, so I never even used them. Sounds great in the car. Have yet to have it skip, or missread any files. Good bass, good volume. Also includes a CD (basic) version of Music Match. There is only one thing that would make this unit perfect, is a backlit display and an AC adapter.
This remote is the first universal remote that really is universal. It gave me the opportunity to place all my equipment inside the closet, far away from TV and still have control over all components, even such things like HDMI switch. You need to spend some time placing emitters (6 are supplied) in the best spot on the face of each component to have the best results. Placing them directly on the optical component's sensor might not be the best thing to do. With RF20 you have an option to customize it the way you want. Setting it up was not difficult at all. It came with instructions on DVD, but I did not even open it. With other universal remotes you may get to control the unit, however there will be always couple of buttons that you will not be able to control. With RF20 remote you don't have to worry about that. If you are missing couple of buttons RF20 can easily copy them. If you have old remotes, remotes that are made by little known brands RF20 will copy all of them.This is the most amazing product I have ever had.
I bought this product for my Tivo and it broke within a few weeks. As other reviewers have said, the RJ45 connector is incredibly fragile and it's really not a question of if it will break but when. I recommend the Netgear FA120 instead. Instead of a flimsy flip-up, you plug the Cat-5 directly into a sturdy box, and it puts less pressure on the Tivo's USB port. How a big company like Linksys, with all it's money and brainpower, delivers such an obviously inferior product is beyond me.
So amazed that I could finally found a charger for my camera's battery that I can afford. Love it!
For the money you pay, it's an excellent buy! The zipper is loose ended on one side (have no idea why!) and if you're not careful you might rip the pockets but it's good enough for in-house use. I'd recommend it to my friends!
I recently traded in my Canon HV30 HDV camcorder for a Canon HF10 flash memory camcorder. When I had the HV30, I also bought the Canon wide angle adapter, which is a substantial investment. When I moved to the HF10, I needed the Tiffen adapter ring so that I could use the wide angle adapter on my new camera which has a smaller lens diameter. This product is very simple and does what its supposed to.
Experience was acceptable as long as it was connected to the computer. Pictures somewhat dark and no bright colors, but it worked.Then I took some off-line shots. Tried the photo series mode. Wanted to stop the series, so switched the camera off. It got a hang up. Connected it to the computer to store the pictures. Result: My computer crashed totally. Had to switch it off two times before Windows started again. From the help-line I got the procedure how to reset the camera. Some days later, the same thing happened again, but then the reset procedure didn't help any more.I think the camera comes with a hobby programer's software. It's awfull. I gave the camera back to the shop.Pros: Nice little webcam.Cons: No flash, no adapter for tripod, low quality pictures unless you have bright sunshine. Very buggy software.
Have to bend over to see the caller ID- Which is not lit when a call comes in. It would be nice to just glance at the phone. I don't like the variety of ring tones.
This album is so cool. There is no limitation to where and how you put pictures on each page, and you also can put any size pictures in this. It gives you so much freedom, and realy do make your pictures look better. There is a glossy peelable film plate on each page, you peel that open, and put the pictures in. The pictures stick on the surface, now you put the film plate down. The only problem with this is sometimes the glossy film plate gets air bubbles in it, and you have to redo some procedures. But that doesn't really matter. Another problem is the album is huge, hard to take it around. Also, you are suppose to be able to add unlimited amount of new photo sheets into this thing.
This camera serves its purpose - it's a good digital camera for younger kids. Note that it's sold in the toy department, not in the electronics department. It definitely is NOT for use by anyone looking for quality. You absolutely do need to remain still for a second or two when taking the photos. You do NOT get high quality pictures (but you're kidding yourself if you thought you would for $20!) The camera is cheap plastic but that makes it very small and very light!The camera stores only 19 photos at a time. You can adjust the resolution to be even lower (!) and the compression to be higher so that you can have 38, 76, or even up to 152 photos. You can delete one photo at a time or all of them at once - but you can't see the photos until you download them as there is no viewscreen. There is no flash, so the pictures come out better in bright light or daylight.The camera comes with quirky but functional software to download, edit, and manage the photos, as well as software to record, save, and edit AVI videos. You must be hooked up to the software to take the videos, which do not have sound. You can also take continuous photos to make an eight-second AVI video without the computer. The photo and video software is upgradeable, so you don't get all the features implied on the packaging (but I've found many digital products come with free software that does exactly the same thing).This camera fulfilled my expectations. I bought it for my four-year-old and seven-year old so they could take their own digital photos - and they like it. I wasn't going to buy them a "real" digital camera, but this one really works, so it's good enough to be fun.
Our new Garmin nuvi is an absolute dream. Men never ask for directions, of course not, we have Garmin! It is a magnificent travel companion and travel near or travel far it will find you food, hotels and just about anything you need on the road. We love it.
The CD player has very good sound and is very easy to use, the price we paid was totally out of line as the seller was buying this at a retail price $69.00 and then increasing the price to $169.00--very disturbing!
I Got this toy for easter it was so cute and cuddly its so much fun that all my friends and family love this cute toy one time my sis came pulled its tail and there went that annoying hiss but i love it so much and i play with it everyday parents IT'S WORTH THE BUY
not only is this thin... the plastic is weak and flimsy.... complete waste. whoever designed this was an idiot!
I have really used it much, but it looks good. I will write more after my vacation soon.
They claim on their website that it works with Vista. They don't says that they don't have any Vista drivers ready (after 7 months of Vista being launched) and they only have a BETA Vista 32-bit driver out.I did install XP to try it out and it does work well for 5.1 headset. However, as others have noted in countless reviews, Tritton headphones do not do a good job at reproducing high quality sound and this is no exception (the AX360 product from them is also not that good at producing crisp high-end sounds).I would recommend getting a real sound card or just using the built in 5.1 sound that most PC's come with now and a headset that has true 5.1 sound. I don't think this product is really worth it.
I've owned this wireless mouse for 3 years now, and it worked wonderfully for the first year and a half. This is a good wireless mouse for your notebook. It is small and easy to stuff into a pocket. I like the feel of this mouse; it fits snug in my hand, and doesn't feel cheaply made. The battery life is about 1-2 months if used daily. The scroll, I think, is the best part of this mouse. The quality of the scroll is good, and coherent with your actions. The reason i'm giving this a 3 stars is because the signal of the mouse got much worse over time. I was be able to use this 10 feet away without a problem when it was new, but after a while, it became choppy and would disconnect even if I were a few inches away. All in all, this is a good, cheap wireless mouse that is acceptable while it lasts.
I tried this facial trimmer. It didn't work for me at all. I would think that if it did work for someone it would have to be someone who has very fine hair.This is a useless product, at least it was for me!I did read the reviews before I purchased it. Sounded good. It wasn't!
I purchased this on line as a present. My best friend had the camera but no cord to download her pictures with it so I went on line an purchased it as a gift. It works very well.
At the advice of the other reviewer (An electronics fan), I purchased this product named "Cables to go 2pt Authority". It has perfectly solved my problem, and I could not be happier. I've got my home computer set up as "1" on the port, and a docking station set up as "2" for work laptop. It has been the perfect solution, and the audio capability for both setups makes me very happy. Simple to setup and simple to use. I simply press scroll lock key twice quickly, and then up arrow for my home PC, or down arrow for the work laptop. I much prefer a full size keyboard and monitor when working from the laptop PC if possible. This gets the job done. Life is good! Thanks to Cables to Go, Amazon.com, and other reviewer "An electronics fan".
I have bought several different brands of cooling fans to keep my laptop cool and this is the best. It is quiet and has lasted the longest time. It is sturdy. This is the only brand I will buy in the future.
VERY EASY TO USE. GOT IT FOR MY MOM FOR CHRISTMAS. SHE LOVE IT.
Broadcom (the chipset producer) has no intention of releasing the info for their adapter. They don't want to provide drivers for Linux. A good reason to buy a different product.But if it's too late for me, probably you are still in time...PS: even for different products, check the chipset on board
The transaction was quick and smooth, the product is great, looks perfect and is very well built.
I replaced an older interconnect it made a big difference in the PIC's .
I can't complain. I bought it here on Amazon, it was the cheapest price around. I've been using it for a year now. Haven't been using the ghosting software, but more as a portable HD between my various computers.Re the power switch. You can't just turn it off while it's still plugged in. You either have to turn your PC off, then push the power off switch on the drive, or you can unplug it from your PC (if you plug it in the a UBS port it's pretty simple) and then turn it off by pushing the off button.I guess what some reviewers are complaining about is that it doesn't turn off automatically when your PC turns off. Also it's a little on the loud side. But all in all a good purchase.Tom AndersonAnderson Analytics, LLC
This was the first case that i had for my Palm. There is no doubt that it a good case and it looks really nice with the Vx. With the case on, it very little to the overall size of the palm. The silo design of the Vx which allows you to attach the case to the palm was ingenious. It a huge leap in case design compared to the velcro concept of may PDA's.As for this case it is made of high quality leather and it a loop/strap design that i also liked. Velcro and the button proved that after prolonged use, it tends to rip. The loop/strap design secures the case very well and it still looks very elegant.However like many leather products, they tend to warp and deform after a while. Just think of your wallet and how deformed that can get. If your going to be putting it in your pocket a lot, i suggest you go with the hard case. However if your going to be putting it in a bag or brief case, then this case will be fine.Although the case has slots for credit cards or business cards, realistically you wouldnt want to put more than two credit card and 3 business cards in it at one time. It does a lot to the bulkiness of the case. Personally I only carried 4 business cards in it at one time.Reatively speaking i wanted a case that was smaller then this one because it got a little too big for my pockets, whether it be the shirt or pant pocket. i found that not only was the hardcase by palm smaller and almost weighed as much, it also protected it just as well.Also the fact that the powerbutton was often times turn on when using the leather case convinced me to change to the hard case.Dont get me wrong. I really like this case. The hard case just fit my needs for a case a lot better then the slim leather case.The best thing i can suggest is to try both of them out before you actually buy it. A lot of stores will let you try on the case. Thats really the best way to determine which one will really work for you.I wonder if this will fit the m500 series... hmmm....
4.3" clear screen , also can be used as speaker because of the bluetooth.very easy to use. can lead you also to the nearest supermarket / gas station / parking etc.
I like it very much. It is very versatile and easy to use.
This thing is realy nifty. A must have for any PDA user! A stroke of genius!
The concept is great, I use it in my car with my mp3 player and mp3 jack on my car. But after about a 2 weeks I kept having to adjust the cord in the mp3 player and jack. If it wasn't turned around a certain way audio only came out of one speaker. I switched back to just my regular 3.5mm cable and all those problems instantly stopped. Not sure if I got a defective item, but I can't recommend it.
This Camera is very impressive! I agree with all the positives from above and highly recommend it.There are only two flaws I've found so far (after four days of using it extensively.) First is that there is no way to check the battery life. This is only mildly annoying, since the battery lasts a very long time, but I found myself getting anxious that I was going to run out of juice in the middle of a shooting session. Once the battery is low it gives you a warning icon that battery is low - but that's like not having a fuel guage, only a fuel light. Not good.Second is that there is no range finder. This means that in low light situations, it can be very hard to make sure that you're aligning the camera properly. Not a problem for shots of people who are close to you - since the camera has a dim focus light it uses, which does illuminate the people a bit - but for larger images it can be a problem. It frankly hadn't occurred to me when I was researching the camera - I just assumed it had a range finder.Other than these minor issues, I'm ecstatic about the camera, and everyone who's seen it is impressed.I'm particularly happy with the quality of the Flash. Shooting last night in a darkened bar resulted in beautiful images. The AIAF autofocus is amazing - every shot was in focus, even though the image was not clearly discernable on the screen.-- Updated after one year --Okay - this camera still rocks. Everyone who sees it wants one, and everyone we've sent pictures to has been impressed.The autofocus isn't as good as the one on my old $100 point and shoot olympus 35MM. That is disappointing. It sometimes takes a few seconds to find itself, and occasionaly fails completely.The Flash isn't as good as I thought before. It tends to overwhelm the image often. But its pretty good. Overall - love the camera. I'm hoping they've fixed many of these issues in the SD20, which came out this year.
This is a great bag for anyone who tends to do what do on my way to work: bike 3 miles, hike up two hills all while trying to keep the coffee from spilling and the new Mac from getting wet. It's also nice that it comes in many colors so that one may express oneself accordingly. It would be nice however, if the strap pad came with it, but a very nice bag none-the-less.
This is an excellent recorder to record lectures for school. I purchased three of these as gifts for family members because I have had such a good experience with mine. This little item can help your grades. And, even though it doesn't say so, it works with a MacBook. I love the feature that lets you plug it into the computer and make a CD. The sound is outstanding if you record on stereo. I can't say enough about this product.
What can I say, this was the third DVD player I ordered from Amazon in my quest to play a DVD that was created in the UK (All Regions coding). Sony products will simply not play DVD's that were not made in the USA. This player works amazingly with my Gateway 24" monitor (which I use as a TV). I love having 6 disc's to choose from, I can load it up with DVD's and don't have to get up to change them all day!
My situation was that I wanted to share two existing USB drives on my home network. I didn't want a full Samba server running due to the electric bill and space required. This box has been the perfect answer to my requirements.The setup instructions are weak, and there seems to be an overlap between Groups and Users in setting permissions. If you understand the general concepts of a Samba server, it's easier to setup. The setup is from a web page, and is spectacularly easier than setting up a full Samba implementation. Also, it seems to require a re-format of the drive to the Linux format. That means the USB drive will not work directly with a Windows box after the re-format, but it will be mountable on a Linux box.My Win98 box can't find it at all, but on the XP boxes, the files are only visible to my login. Other logins on my computers and the other computers can't see inside the root directories or lower. Obviously, any user with the user name and password of the unit can access the files from any machine on the local network.There are existing network drives that would be cheaper if I didn't already have the USB drives, and it's somewhat slower than a Linux Samba server. The speed issue only shows with very large files or a large quantity of files.There is considerable information on the web about how to use this platform for many other network projects. I plan to buy another purely for use as a project platform.
Total waste of money, not the least bit intuitive. It's a complete piece of garbage. Whatever you do, don't buy it.
I bought this as a gift for my father who lives overseas. It has wonderful picture quality and has been very reliable.
I read the reviews here and bought this printer. The reviews are true....it's a great machine. Print quality is as good as laser every time. The ink cartridges aren't very big but they are very inexpensive. BUY THIS ONE. There aren't very many good ones out there...trust me, I've had them.
Kingston... THE brand. I've had it about three weeks now... works fine. I've had faster drives (transfer speeds) but its still better than the average.cons: It would do well with a lanyard, instead of the little string it does come with.Ises!
The idea is very cool and the product is functional. The retract ability isn't as smooth as I would like it though. Overall a satisfactory purchase.
I found this to be a bit annoying. The CD's fit (pretty much) but the pockets were not big enough to put in the CD cover as well. I like order in my life and it is hard to keep all the CD's in an order when you have no idea where the CD belongs once you are finished with it (that is assuming that you have a few empty pockets.So if you like something that you can keep the cover with the CD...look elsewhere!
It works just like it is supposed to. It works just like it is supposed to. It works just like it is supposed to.
Once the data is extreme, such as the data rate of today's standard, it freezes up and you don't have Internet anymore. Put in more money and get an updated unit.
The item is easy to carry around, it's very small. It's just not as stable as a larger tripod would be.
I like the low profile. It pairs easily with my iPhone 4. My biggest complaint is that the sound is pretty muted compared with what my system puts out. I recommend it, but not for audiophiles. I have a 2006 Mustang GT with the Shaker 1000. Also, the Bluetooth cuts in and out occasionally. Not 100% sure if it's the Bluetooth or bumpy roads, but the iPhone 4 and the unit looses a connection and jumps songs somewhat frequently. Still recommend, haven't taken a trip with it, but suspect that it will be great.
I really recommend this computer for someone who wants to replace their existing desktop. It's fast, has a decent sized hard drive, and looks pretty nice too. If you plan on traveling with your laptop frequently keep in mind that it's REALLY heavy.
This is the 4th pair of ear buds I've tried in the past 2 weeks to go along with my mp3 player, and I've finally found what I am looking for. These earbuds have a unique ear pad that fits snug inside your ear so they won't fall out while jogging, but more importantly, the bass on these is amazing. Every other in-ear headphone I tried was tinny sounding, but these have a great range, even in the low frequencies. It must have something to do with the way they extend into your ear. Seriously, if you're going to spend ~20 bucks for some in-ear headphones, these are what you want.
I was so excited about the price and reviews of this dvd player. I am even a bit technology oriented, so I thought it would be a breeze to set this up. Unfortunately, the player would not read any of my region one dvds...even though they were not damaged in any way. I called Apex's support number numerous times but it just kept ringing...I hope that Amazon will let me trade it for a different, more trusted brand of dvd player.
I have ordered several of these connectors, so that I could use R-6 Coax runs for audio connections in a new construction project. The connectors are high quality, and though I've ordered from several sellers via Amazon, each was shipped promptly with no issues.The problem however, is that the connector does not easily work with any style wall plate that I have tried. I purchased a standard cable plate with barrel connectors and tried to replace the existing barrel connector with this one, but the colored insulators on these connectors do not allow that. The shape is different (oval with two straight sides, as opposed to hex).Good quality product I'm sure - but I may be unable to use them. I have luckily found another supplier that makes F-connector to RCA in a modular faceplate design.
First things first, my order took exactly 1 month to get to my door. But that may not be exactly 1 your companies fault. It may have been a shipping problem due to the weather or something. But my main concern occurred once I received the subwoofer, it was damaged. It had a strip of clear tape wrapped completely around it. Once I pulled the tape off, the terminal came off with it. Im sure it wasn't supposed to be that way!!!
I have had this DVD player for about a month & have had no problems. The only complaint I have is minor and concerns the remote. The first time that I used this player I saw that both the fast forward and play buttons look exactly the same (but, aren't labelled) and the play button is very close to the down arrow button ... so, I found myself having to experiment with the buttons to navigate and hitting the wrong buttons.
If you're looking for a nice inexpensive player, this one is a great choice. It plays all my tapes (even the 20 year old one's) without incident.
This is a great electronic component. The recorded picture quality utilizing the SP mode is excellent. The XP mode is even better, with virtually no difference from the original source. I have not found the need for recording in the XP mode since the SP mode is superior, but it's there for anyone who may require it. Just remember, you get approximately 1 hour of recording time in the XP mode as compared to approximately 2 hours in the SP mode.If you are recording movies from your satellite (or cable), this unit is capable of editing out commercials or any other unwanted up-front and rear &quot;garbage&quot; that gets recorded before and after each recording. Just record to the hard drive, edit, then dub to DVR -R and your done. In addition, the DVD -R recording you just made can be copied over as many times as needed just by hooking up a second DVD player to the inputs.One reviewer below mentioned &quot;You cannot copy a DVD, copy protected or not, to the hard drive unless it is a DVD-RAM disk.&quot; Well he is just plain WRONG. In fact, not only can you copy a DVD -R to the hard drive, you can also copy it to another blank DVD -R and utilize the flexible recording mode to get the best possible (highest quality recording). I have done it and have tested the recording in the three other DVD Players I own. Each one is a different manufacturer: Sony, JVC, Samsung.This unit is not TIVO. It's much better. You cannot edit out &quot;stuff&quot; with TIVO and you cannot make a DVD with TIVO.Look at the consumers report on this unit. It is ranked #2 (right behind the Panasonic dmr-e100h model) in the DVR/DVD Recorder Combo Category. It received an excellent rating for Hard Drive/DVD recorders and these guys are the experts. According to their 12/3/2004 report on DVD Recorders, this unit scored excellent in DVD Playback Picture Quality, Recording Picture Quality and DVD Playback Ease Of Use. Very good in all others categories. If you are looking quality playback, recordings, sound, etc... in a recording unit, look no further.I have recorded approximately 70 movies with this unit, with only one failure due to a bad DVD disc. I have used a number of different DVD disc. Sony, Panasonic, Memorex, TDK and Maxell disc. All work fine, so just pick the least expensive. My preference are the Sony &amp; Panasonic brands. You can tell the difference in the quality workmanship. The manufacturer recommends using Panasonic disc. But of course, they would.GAC
Had a problem with the device and and to return it. I no time I recieved correspondence from them and told me how to return the item. I received a brand new one and it returned to old one free of cost. The new item now works great. Thank you very much for your excellent service and product.
Product was just as advertized and in brand new condition. It was delivered 3 days from purchase and well in time to be given for the holiday. Sound quality and distance of operation is great too. Use them every day and was very pleased with my purchase.
Received item. Did not hook it up for several weeks, but when I did it did not work. Bought from Smart Digital - sent them the order number - never heard back. Don't know if it is just bad luck or bad product since I never got a replacement.
I need an adaptor to plug a 800 cable into a 400 plug. I got just the opposite. Okay, i have enouh cables, I can switch configuration. Once I got that done, I started getting multiple "you have unplugged this device without warning" errors. Found out that the end of the sonnet cable has a flare to it that prevents two cords from being plugged into together.
We love these phones! Light weight, easy to use, they look good too! My son bought these also we are all happy and the price is perfect.
I bought my ipod a few weeks ago. It is so sleek and easily fits into you pocket for if you go jogging, walking or traveling. So far I have only used up 10 GB with all the music that we have collected. We travel alot being in the military so this way we do not have to take all the cd's with us, we can just take the ipod. It also records some, about 30 minutes worth, of your favorite shows and plays games. The sound on it is great too for such a small recorder. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good Ipod.
I have taken over 200 pictures so far and I have only had this camera for a few days! The pictures are unbelievably clear, sharp and of course Kodak colors! I am using the standard resolution (896x592) with the best quality setting, I am able to store 32 pictures on the included 8MB compact flash card. I haven't experienced the battery drain as other users have mentioned; I am even using the LCD extensively to compose the picture. I enjoy the fact Kodak has included 4 AA alkalines(to get you started) and 4 AA nimh rechargeables plus charger with the camera, in comparison - the Canon S10...you have to spend an additional $90-$100 to get the rechargeable proprietary battery and charger.This is a outstanding camera for the money and Amazon has the best price I have found (and I searched a long time) on the DC280!
Tired of using duct tape to cover cords in your conference room? Here is the solution. Cut with scissors.
I have owned this printer/fax/scanner/copier for just under two years. Today, the fax finally wouldn't work anymore. I have always had problems with the fax not being reliable, just like other people have stated in other reviews. I would have to keep unplugging the unit. I am glad I bought the extended warrenty on it. I took it back to the store today. I'm waiting to see what they'll replace it with. It's a good thing HP doesn't sell this printer anymore. I liked the printer part, it scanned well, and copied well also. I run my own construction business and needed a reliable FAX. Very Disappointing, at least it'll be replaced. I'm glad to hear that other people experience the same exact problems I did.
I used them for my first pair of speakers, and the price was the best I found-For some decent speakers you don't need anything else...
This is a powerful laptop, putting my desktop to shame (which is only two years old). Despite the stats, I have still had trouble running games such as Far Cry and Hitman Contracts at full speed (that is, with all or even most settings at "high". Smooth gameplay only occurs if I tone down the graphics substantially, for some reason.) These problems I've encountered is certainly not for lack of harddrive space, which is one of the many great power-features of this product. I've fed four PC games into this laptop, along with over an hour and a half of mpeg2 vacation video from my camcorder, and still have used only half of the 60 gigs on the harddrive.The two biggest issues with this product that I have encountered are 1) the mouse and 2) TV reception.First, the mouse. My understanding is that this is universal with all similar HP Pavilions out there. I could not possibly exaggerate if I describe the built in touchpad (okay, not a "mouse", per se) as nothing short of absolute disaster. If this were a car, the product would have been recalled by now, it is that horrible. There must have been some sort of pressure to release the product by a certain deadline that this touchpad was installed. It doesn't always follow where your finger moves, and is very erratic when it does. Sometimes, you will work for several seconds to get the mouse over something (say, a link), and just as you finally get the shaky cursor to highlight the link, you go to hit the button, and despite not having further touched the pad, the cursor has moved on its own. I can only hope jobs were terminated over this embarrassment of a touchpad. Picture someone's 90-year-old grandfather with terrible Parkinson's Disease trying to operate a touchpad...that is what it is like. Using this touchpad is an exercise in extreme frustration. I went out and bought two peripheral mice (pleural of mouse?); one trackball and one optic, which solved the problem but not without some resentment that I had no choice.2) I have yet to receive a TV signal despite having everything hooked up and installed. Tech support has been excellent in at least trying to help, and the tech on the other end of the phone seemed to truly be interested in helping me get a signal, but despite over an hour of combined online and phone help, and despite following their instructions, I have yet to receive a signal even once on the laptop. They told me that this is a problem they are aware of, but it is apparently an atypical one, so I don't know that I'd let my case dissuade you from buying the product if you are interested in that feature (and understand that point clearly: you are paying a few extra hundred bucks for a laptop that has a preinstalled TV card, and the peripheral PVR-personal video recorder, ie TIVO- unit with the peripheral infrared/remote control units. If you just want a computer without the TV/PVR functions, save yourself a couple hundred dollars and buy the model in the ZD7000 series that doesn't have this. The only drawback to that is I think there are less gigs on that model.)Overall, I'm happy with this product, but I give it only three stars because I am not used to paying so much for something just to not have it work, even with tech support. (And I should get a written apology and rebate for the Hindenburg-scale disaster that is the touchpad...Oh, the humanity!). I will be calling tech support again, and I imagine the problem will ultimately be solved one way or another, but, again, at $2200+, I don't deserve the headache.
I bought two cases for some WD Passports that I own. They are hard cases -- no padding whatsoever. They're also slightly too large for my drive and have no way to compensate (stretching, padding). Basically, they let you keep water off your drive while in transit. I'm thinking a couple of wool socks or gloves would do a better job at shock absorption! (Heck, you could couple that with a ziplock baggie and save yourself the $13!)
With nearly 300 five-star reviews, why should I add mine? I've used lots and lots of filters of all makes, and this one is the best I've used thus far. It's well-built, good quality and well worth the extra money you'd spend on less expensive filters.These days, with all the digital imaging tricks you can do, what's the big deal about using filters? It probably does reduce the haziness in some situations, cutting back on glare a bit, but nothing I couldn't probably fix in an image editing program, right?Well, first of all, it's always good to get the best picture the camera can capture. A UV filter can help reduce glare, so that's a plus. But a poor-quality UV filter can cause issues of its own. Some are hard to clean, the coatings are uneven or the glass is not very good. It may even cause more glare, completely nullifying the supposed advantage.The B+W filter is what you'd want in filter like this. It's the easiest to clean of all my filters, almost completely transparent, nearly glare-free itself and cuts glare in the environment.So why get one at all, anyway? The best answer is simple: to avoid cleaning the front glass of your lens as much as possible. Cleaning takes care, but even after years of care, a lens may show scratches. Clean your lens, clean the B+W UV filter, pop it on and then only worry about cleaning water spray, child's fingerprints, dog noseprints and everyday dust from the filter, one that's easy to clean and clear as air.And its lots cheaper to replace a filter than a new lens.
This just goes from my laptop to my large screen on rare occasions, mostly when I have a schematic or drawing that I want to look over. Some things are just easier on a large screen
If I ever get the tv I'll tell you how it looks , feels, and smell.
I needed to record my classes for certification. I couldn't wait for one to become available in the media center.I found the Sony CCD-TR517 to be nice to my checking account and nice to me. I found it easy to set up and use.The instructions manual is very user friendly.
This is a great digital camcorder. I took it to the Grand Canyon. The camcorder was able to record in freezing conditions with no problems. The battery lasted approximately one hour. I used the digital camera mode and I was able to take plenty of pictures, with the help of the 26X zoom lens. Overall, I'd say this is a great buy! Also, Amazon is the only store that I trust when I make important or general purchases on the internet. So lets keep buying and supporting this great online store! OR else we are going to have to buy from many not-so-reputable stores.
LOVE THIS CALLER ID!!! We 1st bought one for my elderly mother as a Christmas present, and then it was drowned in the flood waters of Katrina. After she relocated to her own condo on the 26th floor in Chicago (where it will hopefully never flood), we got her another one so she could just look across the room and see who was calling before she answered the phone. I was so impressed with it, I bought one for myself, so that while I was working on the computer or watching TV, I could just glance over at it and quickly decide whether I wanted to answer the phone or not. IT'S WONDERFUL--I WOULDN'T BE WITHOUT ONE!
This fit perfect in the factory spot. I didn't want the extra shelf style and this looks great. just make sure you don't install it upside down :-)
If you need an adapter for a different type of lens for your Nikon, look no further, this one will do an excellent job.
Great DVD-RW to record with, must have used these over 500 times now and never a bad burn. Coaster free for me. I use a SonyDRU 530A burner.
I like this better then the IPOD just because the screen is bigger, more clear, and the price is way better. though it is only a 30 gig, you can add more memory with an SD.the screen is what got me. it is nice and BIG! its like having a PSP minus all the buttons. the sound is great, and the controls are easy to use.
I bought this unit to scan old photos and slides. The software that drives the scanner is not intuitive to say the least. It has a fully automated mode to pick the best results for the user, but it &quot;remembers&quot; the settings from the previous manual operation. The &quot;professional&quot; mode does not let you control the size of file you create. Stay away unless you want a cheap product
Easy to use & lots of options.
If you wan to save all those slides your dada took when you were a kid this is perfect storage.
Poor quality and hooking up is timely and connection resets, etc.. Not worth the money!
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I run 2 laptops and X Box 360, PS 3, and WII plus the desktop all off this router which is on the 2nd floor of the house. the signal is ALWAYS excellent. This router is top notch. Also, got it for $10 cheaper at amazon than at [...]. best router $100 can buy.
Updated on Dec-26-2007 - Not much updated from the original review.This review is for the 32" Vizio LCD bought in late June 2006.4 stars because I have used it for 2 weeks (6-10 hours every day) and the TV has performed well so far. Have to see how it does in the next 3-6 months.Overall, I felt it was the best combination of features I wanted and the price I wanted to pay; + the promised at-home technical support (they have to come through on that).My Buying Criteria + Review:---------------------------1.) Less than $1000Prices in the ~30" size have dropped significantly in the last 1 year that I felt confident that manufacturers have taken in decent profits on early releases.2.) 'Decent' sizeSince most (probably all) sub-$1000 HDTV's are not 1080p yet, I wanted to buy a TV that I could later move into my bedroom (and not crowd it with a humongous wall filler) once 1080p TV's are cheaper.3.) HD/ATSC TunerI am not planning to get cable for the next few months; can't get satellite (north facing apt). Hence, I need the HD tuner to get over the air (ota) signals. Also bought a Terk HD antenna for that.4.) VGA input (called RGB on Vizio)Plan to use my PC as a media server to watch home movies, listen to my mp3 collection and ocassionally surf on the net. The PIP/PBP combination of VGA with other inputs is restricted. This TV can't do PIP/PBP of VGA with ota signals. Viewing RGB & HD OTA won't happen until the TV's have multiple HD tuners.5.) PIP and Picture-By-Picture (PBP)A little disappointing that although the Vizio has both, it restricts the combination of inputs allowed in using PIP & PBP.6.) Variety of inputs, especially HDMIWould've been nicer if they used DVI instead of VGA for PC input.7.) No dead pixel policy8.) Simple instructions/diagram for connecting componentsSurprises (may apply to other HDTV's too):---------1. Speaker quality a lot better than I expected. Haven't connected my home theater system to this yet.2. Looks - silver-black finish is nice, speakers at bottom are less distracting than side speakers. Black border of TV around screen area means that when the content does not fill up screen it blends in with black borders of content. (for ads, widescreen aspect ratio, standard definition channels...)3. At 40lbs, I can move it around the house very conveniently.4. Number and quality of over the air (ota) HD and SD digital channels.5. Remote Control - decently designed, unlike my Yamaha Amp/Tuner, Sony/Aiwa DVD Players. Would've been nicer if it was backlit or had some fluorescent coating.
I trust KingStone memories and that's why I decided to buy this expensive memory for my computer, and I paid for the 1GB memory and insted they send me a 512mb for the same price! and they dont even come in the original package just a bag and look like used... So I dont recomend this seller.
I found it very easy to use and used it already to restore back files on a computer I had to reload back on the OS. Have had no problems.
If only I had read the reviews I would have Known the USB cable is not in the box........ How do they expect ya to be able to install and begin using this product right away. Its bad enough I can not find the slot to put all the ink cartridges but to know that even when I figure that out I still will not be able to use this till I locate and purchase a cable.. After saying a (few choice words) I decided all I can say is smluck Just My kind of LUCK..........
This memory works great and was easy to install. I think it's a great deal for the price.
I enjoy digital photography and have high resolution cameras. The price of memory has been coming down dramatically so I was upgrading my cards. [...] I prefer SanDisk cards and have used them regularly. Always high quality and reliable. This was my first purchase from Adorama Camera but it was a pleasant experience. I'll go back to them again.
Most after market suction cup mounts have to large of mounting area needed and many cars can't us them. This mount also has a longer reach witch gives more flexability.
I bought this ram to match the ram I already have. It works just great. I know Kingston has great product quality and I wouldn't hesitate to buy more.
I had no previous experience with a scanner. I bought one so I could scan documents and photos into my computer and to use as a "copy machine" (by sending the scans to my printer). I have been very pleased with it. It has operated flawlessly and done exactly what I want it to do. The quality of the scans is very good. It does not seem very fast to me (I have no basis for comparison), but for my home use it is quite adequate. If I need to do volume copying, etc., I go to an office supply store.
I bought this product for listening to the Today show while I walk in the morning. The reception has been disappointing. I've also found it difficult to set the presets. Otherwise, given that I haven't been able to find any other tv 'walkman' products, this product is adequate.
My wife gave me these for my b-day last week as she knows I love my iPod Nano. I've been using a mid-grade pair of in the ear type earbuds. I liked those as the sound is good and the foam plugs block out a lot noise. Since I use them when outside doing yard work (mowing, trimming) that is a plus. Since it's winter here now I don't know how well the iMuffs will work when I'm mowing and such. But even if I switch back to the foam earphones when mowing, there are many reasons I like the iMuffs for the other times.-Being cordless is great. I've had the foam plugs pulled from my ears too many times and that isn't pleasant. I even run the cord inside my shirt, but it still would seem to get caught on things.-Works great to control the iPod. No more digging in my pocket to skip, pause, adj volume, etc.-Works well with my Razr. Although like someone else said, I have to tell my phone to search for the iMuffs, it isn't automatic. But that will be a very nice feature this summer when I'm out in the yard and my wife calls me. I always have my iPod playing and don't always feel the phone vibrate.-Comfortable and lightweight. As others have said, it isn't adjustable but should work for most people I would think. It feels like it will stay put even for physical activities.-Sound is very good. I don't have any buzzing or interference type noises. I would say the sound is inline with my $100 earbuds.Negatives:-Price. Not cheap, but these are more than just earphones.-Bluetooth adapter will drain the battery faster. I'm also not sure how long the headphones will last on one charge.Overall, these are very nice. I would like to give it 4.5 stars. I'm not giving it 5 because of the price and I don't think it will block external noise as well as my foam earbuds.
The things I didn't like about this product are the following:- The rubber grip portion at the back is peeling, but push the rubber again to where it should stick then it would stick again. Then after a while it would start peeling off again.- The shutter button in the vertical grip feels cheap.- The manual looks so cheap. It needs a lot of spell check.But I guess these are tolerable considering that it saved me a lot of money (darn + 2 NB-2LH batteries!) Everything else is just WOW!I would definitely recommend this to my friends, especially those who are like me, in a tight budget.
I've owned several Canon point-and-shoots, and figured that the S3-IS would be a good next step up from my 3.2mp camera.To be honest, I've been VERY disappointed with the image quality. The pictures are noisy, the images are always really soft, the auto-focus takes a long time to work - especially when zoomed in - and often times misses. There are significant artifacts when shooting against a flat sky, and the red and purple fringing is really bad.What is the worst though is the general flatness of the pictures. I have to boost the contrast in post significantly on almost every photo. And if you have bright spots in the picture, they're usually blown out.I've taken roughly 2,000 pictures with it, and, when I look at the pictures compared to my 3.2 mp camera... I can scarcely tell the difference! The color, contrast, and noise level are all better on the OLD camera!Sure... it's easy to use, it has good features, it has lots of bells and whistles... but WHO CARES if the picture quality SUCKS?I bought this camera specifically for the 12x zoom and for the image stabilization. I was hoping these two things would help with sports photography (particularly nighttime NASCAR races) and with birdwatching. But because the sensor is so small and requires so much light to get a decent picture, the camera is almost impossible to focus, even with the image stabilization. The old way... I had good pictures that were really out of focus. Now, I get crappy pictures that are slightly out of focus.If I had it to do over, I would NOT buy this camera. I would strongly recommend trying it out first before spending money on it. There is a new version of this camera out (the S5), but, since the sensor is no bigger, I imagine the pictures won't be any better. There is some new image processing software, but my guess is that you'll just have 8 million flat, fuzzy, lifeless pixels instead of 6.In case you can't tell, I am extremely disappointed with this camera. It really makes going out and taking pictures a chore. Hopefully, when Photoshop Elements 6 for the Mac comes out in March, I'll be able to revive the pictures I have and make this piece of junk work until I can afford something better.
Better than expected. Opened the box and was all ready to go. Very easy to navigate. I am usually challenged by todays electronics but this was not the case with the Garmin. I can't imagine myself ever getting lost again. I love the bluetooth phone hook up too. Works very well. I also saved between $50 and $80 by using Amazon. Very happy about that.
This thing has more pockets than I can find stuff for. ie., I have a place for everything. It will fit my 17" HP d7 laptop. It has a strap that extends to fit the larger laptops to keep it secure. I have a friend that has a 18" laptop and it fit as-well. The sleeve that the laptop fits down into is extra padded for ultimate protection for your laptop. If you are looking for a backpack to fit both your laptop and some books this is the one for it. I have had my laptop in it and gone to Krispy Kreme donuts and purchased one of those half dozen boxes that the donuts lay flat in and slipped the box down inside the backpack and then zipped it all up and headed off to where I needed to go. When I got there and pulled the box of donuts out, the box was unbent. Donuts perfectly preserved. Of course the laptop being in its own little padded pouch was perfect. This thing has the room for laptop and books as I have tried that as well. It has a little place for pens as-well so they don't get lost. All in all this backpack has something for everyone.I did have one problem with the zipper though. Two days after I received it the zipper got caught on the fabric lip and tore when I was trying to get it off the fabric. This is why I only gave it three stars. For those that buy this make sure that the fabric is out of the way before you zip it as the zippers are heavy duty zippers. Of course this could happen to any backpack manufacturer or brand backpack. I would let it deter you from buying this backpack.If I ever need a laptop backpack again. I know to buy Mobile Edge...
This is the best camera you will find for under five hundred dollars. I just spent all day taking pictures with it and I'm totally blown away by this camera's performance.Someone said that it doesn't autofocus enough but only one of the 200+ pictures I took today was out of focus.The camera is a little awkward to hold. I almost always use a tripod anyway so that's a non-issue with me.Switching picture quality is really fast and simple.It's nice to be able to switch from the EYF to LCD screen with one button.The zoom is fast.It runs on AA batteries instead of a pack. I ran out of juice today but I was able to canabalize the AAs from my MP3 player. This made me realize how much better it is to just use common battery types instead of an expensive pack.The camera wrote to my xD picture card REALLY fast even on the higher quality settings. This is probably more to the camera's credit than the card's but I love those little cards. They're so tiny, I feel like I'm on star trek when I use them.It took exellent pictures! Way better than my old kodak.It's auto mode is great for a beginner and its manual modes and settings would make it great for a back-up camera for a professional.Anyway, I'm very pleased with it. It was fast to set up my shots, it wrote to the card fast, the pictues look good.** I would reccomend that you get a tripod or at least a monopod though since it lacks image stabilization. **:) I'm very happy with it. :)
I purchased this camera a few weeks back. I've had camcorders for nearly 15 years and I can tell you that this camera is definantly worth every penny. The 3.5&quot; screen is so easy to use. It makes every shot a breeze. The 7oox zoom allows you to get close-up that were previously not possible. I use it alot at my daughters musicals,etc.No longer do I have to position myself near the front on the floor. I can go to the back of the gym at the top of the bleachers and do my filming. Having the memory stick feature to be able to take digital pics is just an added bonus that puts this camera over the top. Hats off to SONY for an all round PERFECT camera. No complaints.
Put these in the rear panels of my 73 mustang convert. very satisfied with the sound. Would recommend them and the price was great.
Installed the mount last week. It was easy to mount to the wall once you locate the center of the wall stud. I have a 32" LCD TV on it and it is very secure. Very satisfied. Good price
For a company like Bose to charge $140. for a pair of cheaply-made headphones like these takes some arrogance & presumptuousness, but then to not stand behind their faulty product when it fails is just contempt for their (sucker) customers and is nothing short of shamefull.Yes, they were just out of warranty when I contacted Bose about them, but unless I paid quite a bit more money to them (I think it was $55 or $60) they were unwilling to do anything to correct the problem.Thank goodness for Sams Club, where I'd purchased them: in frustration I took them back there and .... without a word they just refunded my purchase price. Wait a minute: yes, they DID have a few words for me: "I'm sorry for the inconvenience." What a difference in customer service, eh?I must say the headphones, while they were still in one piece, performed reasonably well. I liked the deep bass and especially the comfort: there's not many headphones that are still comfortable after 3 hours of wearing them. And they even made the music from my iTouch sound pretty decent, which is almost a miracle.But after my experience with Bose about this defective product, I swore never to consider their brand again: it's for posers, nothing more.
these head phones give off good sound, but they're not durable, i've brought two pairs of these headphones the first pair, the right ear stopped working, and the 2nd pair was same model, but the prong piece was different, it was a very stupid design, but anyway, that part had wires that was easily exposed, so they got damaged quick. Other than that, they sounded good, and they lasted for a good while
I bought this mouse about 6 months ago and couldn't be happier. It's not much to look at, but provides great value for money. It immediately felt sturdy and comfortable in my hand, much more so than the smooth, curvy (and wired) mouse I had been using previously.Battery life is great, I just recently changed the batteries for the first time, even though I use my laptop daily and often forget to switch the mouse off at night.I love this mouse so much, I'm going to buy another one.
Buyer beware with this item. I thought that I was buying a product with a "standard" 1/8" stereo plug. After receiving the product, I realized that it does not have a "standard" 1/8" plug. A 1/8" plug is 3.5mm and this plug is 2.5mm. Yes, I suppose that I should have known the difference before placing the order, but there should be a warning of some sort to notify the buyer that 2.5mm is not a "standard" 1/8" earphone plug. Yes, I know that I can return the item for a refund, but the return shipping is the same as the cost of the product. Instead, I ordered and received another earphone with the "standard 1/8" = 3.5mm plug. Note that when I followed up directly with Amazon they immediately agree to a full refund. That's why I like to shop with Amazon.
This does the trick and gives you two HDMI outputs from a single source. Works as described...
Nice little unit you must be subcribed to call waiting and caller ID with local phone company to get the full benefits of this product.
Forget those stupid 1 star reviews. I have 6 years of pc games exerpience and I can tell you that this is a GREAT CARD. It rocks!
I've been a radio enthusiast, and Amateur Radio Operator for 30 years. I've had many radios come and go, but the KA1102 is one that stays. This radio is an amazing bargain, and amazing performer, all in a very small package. Whenever I want to take a portable world band radio on the go with me, this is the one that comes. Whether it be for listening to World Band Broadcasts, or Ham Radio on SSB, the KA1102 performs like a radio that costs 2-3 times as much. Highly recommended.
First, note that most of the reviews for Nikon D80 here are before PentaxK10D was out. Since both are similarly priced, I think that it should bereviewed relatively. And in my experience with both cameras, I think thatPentax K10D is (almost) everyway better than Nikon D80.Nikon D80 is a very good camera. If I didn't get Pentax K10D, I would havegiven 5 stars. But if I have to give Pentax 5 stars, I can't give NikonD80 the same.I ordered Nikon D80 and 18-200mm lens in August from Amazon. They wereall out of stock, and were expected to arrive in the beginning of Nov.But only the camera arrived in early October. Without any lens, I justleft it for a while, and eventually borrowed a Nikon 50mm F1.4 prime lensfrom a friend. It was pretty nice, and I was satisfied with the result.But 18-200mm lens never arrived in Nov. It was in fact pushed furtherback to next year. So, I simply returned D80, and ordered Pentax K10Dwith the kit lens.I immediately felt the D80 and K10D are in different level. K10D feelsheavier, bigger, and more professional. K10D's shake reduction reallyworked very well [...]And there are tons of more functionalities than D80.From my eyes, images qualities are almost the same. K10D slightlymore vibrant. But all these things can be altered by post-processing,and just comparing the image results, I don't think that there is anyquality difference.K10D is comapred with Nikon D200 or Canon 30D. It is not same asin D80 level, but only in price.
This price for such a good power supply is nice. Though I am not sure if it would supply enough power to dual cards as it says. The modular cables supplied are nice as well and make for an all around cleaner case. This power supply was a five star purchase when I bought it but about six or so months later my computer shut off and there was a really bad smell coming from the power supply. I never really did anything to awfully hard on it in fact I really didn't need that much power except for my graphics card. If not for my bad experience with it dying I would of gave it five stars. I went with a more powerful supply for later use when I get a newer PC. Corsair has a really awesome warranty and I didn't have a receipt or anything but they replaced it and sent me a brand new one even though I had no need for it. If you dont need a lot of power this is still a very good power supply.
I have googled up "40 GB Mp3. Players" I found the ones I thought looked good and opened them up in Amazon. I looked at The Toshiba Gigabeat, The Iriver (That is this one), The Creative Zen, and The Sony Vaio. Of Them I have Come to the Conclusion That The Gigabeat however good has had many, many hardware problems. This Player Is Very good matchng up to those however many complain about the abitlity, and use of the software. The Vaio very compact, sleek design, new design no click wheel or any imitations, many say the screen is big and very clear. And finally the creative zen, not as good but it gets a three for all around basic use with onkly mnor hassle. So My choice is left between The Iriver and The Sony Vaio.If You are researching I should tell you to avoid taking nto account those saying whatever is an ipod killer or they stole the design.P.s If you buy any mp3. Player buy it with coverage many people have had problems with these mp3. players though I doubt it was a majority I would still reccomend it.
My wife calls the Netgear mp101 that I purchased a month and a half ago: "your bug box" because of how unbelievably fraught with defects this product is.I agree with another reviewer who said that the initial setup and usage was flawless until you start adding more songs to the library. I too have experienced the problem scrolling through the Artist list only to find it truncated halfway through. There have also been many problems with the wireless connection.In an effort to fix the problems, I downloaded the latest server software and client firmware upgrades from Netgear's website. After the latest patch, the mp101 will no longer connect to the server rendering it completely useless. I have been unable to get the support I need from Netgear. I am most angry at myself for buying it through a discount online retailer that won't accept a return instead of buying it through a reputable organization like Amazon.com.As a software engineer myself, I find it appalling that a company could release a product in this poor condition.
I PURCHASED THIS FILTER TO PROTECT THE LENS ON MY CANON HF100, AND IT DOES THE JOB WELL. IT PROTECTS AGAINST DUST AND SCRATCHES, AND ATTACHES WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTY. I WILL, HOWEVER, BE PURCHASING A COATED FILTER ONCE I BEGIN USING THE CAMCORDER OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER. I AM CONSIDERING THE CANON FILTERS FOR ABOUT $60 ON AMAZON.Canon FS-H37U 37MM Filter Set for Canon HF10, HF100 & DC50 Cameras
I picked up these speakers to use with an iBook, and found I use them just as much for my iPod. The look and feel of the speakers is excellent. The white matches the iBook exactly. The sound can be a little flimsy and thin, though they can get loud. I find the best tone quality by maximizing both bass and treble knobs on the subwoofer. The sub is not just for bass; without its treble turned up mids are missing altogether. Overall - good product for the price.
Jumps around a lot, no matter what settings are used. No separate OEM drivers, relies solely on MS standard drivers. Resolution is good, but jumpy. Also, the scroll jumps around, too. I'm sorry I bought this. It will work until I get a BlueTrack. Works best when charge cord is always plugged in.
The Microsoft Zune is no iPod-killer. However, I greatly prefer the Zune over the iPod. As some have previously stated, it is doubtful that many iPod/iTunes users will want to make the switch to Zune, if any. The iTunes experience is solid, and there is not much that the Zune software can improve on over iTunes. The iPod itself offers (for most users) no reasons to switch to Zune. All this being said, I highly recommend the Zune as an option for anyone new to mp3 devices.Pros:>Wireless functionality: wireless syncing, wireless transfer between Zune devices>Large screen>FM Radio>Very simple interface on the device itself>Very simple setup of options in the Zune software; simple navigation>Solid construction/materials: does not feel cheap--very sturdy; does not scratch/smudge easily>Premium-quality accessories>Great sound quality>Picture quality/playback of photos and videos is top quality>Device is operated by button presses--no scroll wheel (pro for me, con for others)Cons:>Buttons require a bit of force to press>Device is operated by button presses--no scroll wheel (pro for me, con for others)>Music is purchased with 'Microsoft Points,' which you must purchase--an unnecessary step>Zune device can not be used as external hard drive>Videos from Zune Marketplace work flawlessly; videos from other sources can require a lot of work to convert and function>Initial installation of Zune software can be a nightmare; look on the Zune website for 'Zune Setup Package' for an easier time>Accessories are pricy; can be hard to find>"Bulky": much thicker than an iPod (I like this, but it is hard to make it disappear into one's pocket)Overall, I would not recommend the Zune to someone already familiar and happy with the iPod. However, I would recommend the Zune to someone who is unsure and new to high-end mp3 players. The Zune is solid, sturdy, durable, easy to use, and its numerous features work very well.
This laptop is amazing, the screen is perfect, the performance is very good even with vista, the design is great, i recommend to everyone. I don't test the performance for games, but i read very goods comments about.
I'd love to give this system 5 stars. It has good station reception, pleasing sound, and looks good for a modestly priced system. Alas, as another reviewer stated, the CD trays are thin and flimsy. Worse, my CD's, which play fine on other players I own, frequently skip when being played on this system. 3 Stars is the best I can rate it.
For the price the item worked fine. I dont have an ipod but I do have a Zen Vision M and I use the liquid on my screen frequently. I do notice that it does help with the scratches a bit. It isn't a magical sunstance that will remove everything but it is far better than nothing. For large scratches don't bother but for a new beginning scratch it is worth a shot. It is a good overall cleaner for cd's and random screens like cellphones and things. I found myself using it on my Predator 2 DVD because somebody got somekind of food on it. It got off the dried liquid food or watever and turned skipping whole chapters into watching the whole thing no problem. The liquid really does do wonders for the price and it really does appear to be the only thing to really help with scratches even marginally on the market.
I've had my iPod video for a few months now and I'm still just as pleased with it as I was on the day I purchased it.The new matieral definitely scratches more easily, so before you use it too heavily, buy a case. I bought a hard plastic Agent18 and it's working wonderfully for me.Is the video feature overhyped? Maybe a little bit. If you travel a lot by mass transportation, it's a huge plus. I'm on a sports team, and we often have to take rides of over an hours on a school bus, so it helps to have my Desperate Housewives during that time. ;) One thing I would do if I were Apple is to add an option to turn the backlight off during Videos -- when the sun is shining right on the screen, the backlight only interferes, and without it you could save battery life. The quality of video is good enough, though, and I use the feature enough to justify the $299.The battery life is adequate. Other MP3 players on the market can undoubtedly beat Apple in this area, but if you buy a car charger and a wall charger (try the Belkin Powerpack for iPod shuffle; the chargers do work for all iPods) then you should be fairly covered.I'm a runner and I run with my iPod video on a regular basis. I had heard horror stories about the movement disrupting the hard drive, but I haven't had any problems. I wouldn't use it during a race because of the added weight to my arm, but I have enough motivation without it while racing.All and all, I'm very pleased with this product. I've had aNano before this, but my library exceeded the 1,000 songs and I decided to up the $50 while I had the chance. Walmart is very good with iPod returns, by the way. :)Let's review the basics.Decent battery life.Scratches easily, so get a case.Unbeatable capacity.Just plain FUN.And attractive. ;DSo if you're going to buy an MP3 player, the iPod is the way to go, whether it be Nano or Video. Don't buy a Shuffle; mine died and all it would do is give me flashing lights. (Walmart, again, very good with returns.)BUY AN IPOD VIDEO. You'll thank yourself.
This is a great factory Nikon flash as an inexpensive upgrade over the built in one for my D3100 Nikon SLR camera. I have used this for months now, and the tilting bulb feature is nice for indirect light for indoor portraits. I have also used it at the Smithsonian Institute and Air and Space Museum where using this flash resulted in only need a small amount of photo software brightening to get the images up to snuff. This is a good choice for an add on flash on a budget.
I purchased this card a couple months ago and have taken many pictures and bragged about this card to many people. But yesterday, only 4 months after buying, when I tried to download the pictures from my childs 3rd birthday, nothing. NOTHING! Card memory error it told me, translating to NOTHING! Now I have no pictures of my childs 3rd birthday thanks to this card. I would gladly pay twice the cost to have an effective memory card and have my childs birthday pictures. I would not purchase this again and will not recommend to anyone else!
I moved to a location where wireless internet was all that was available and so I needed a wireless adapter for my desktop PC. This product was quick and easy to install and enabled me to be on line immediately. The price was very reasonable and the product works as described.
Wow am I impressed. I bought this tonight because I needed a monitor that would be able to ably display a large IDE window to get some work done at work. I was hoping to setup an enviornment where using VMWare I could VPN in using virtual Windows XP (I run Red Hat Linux with VMWare on top of it when I need Windows) and do some work. To my huge surprise the following things worked immediately.- The monitor worked perfectly with Linux.- The monitor allowed me to run VMWare in full screen mode for Windows, meaning it was like having a 19" monitor running Windows on LinuxThe point of all that detail? I've run Linux with VMWare and Windows for years. Years. And my old NEC monitor could never handle going full screen. So when I would use Terminal Services to connect to work I had to do so at 800x600. Ugh.But this monitor worked great at 1280 x 1024. Awesome. Plus it looks beautiful. I'm so impressed. I got it home and got 3 hours of work done as if I were sitting in my office. I'm very happy with this monitor and it's ability to handle all kinds of unusual circumstances that I threw at it.
Bought this because I was tired of ruining expensive MP3's with bad weather, dropping, banging, and all the other forms of abuse I subject my MP3 players to during my outdoor pursuits. Works great! Sound quality is good. It is small and slender, fits nicely in a pocket. It has held up well and provided many hours of music under all kinds of conditions.
Without going into a long-winded disertation, I beleive the HK 7300 must be one of the best AV Receivers on the market today for the following reasons:* It has enough power to drive speakers for the largest of home theaters.* The high current amps have a warm and clean sound. Low frequencies are not boomy and provide a clean "thud" when called for. High frequencies seem smooth without the harsh "edge" produced by so much of today's digital equipment. I have another THX Ultra rated receiver that does not meet the quality of the sound produced by this receiver through the identical speaker systems.* The inputs are assignable and, accordingly, should be versitile enoough for any combination of equipmemt.* The DCDI improves almost all video noticably. Normal 480i TV is upgraded to 480p adding a sense of depth and high contrast to the picture.* While I am enthusiastic about this receiver and pleased with its performance, there are a couple of points that should be mentioned that might affect someone's decision to purchase.- The reciver has a fan which runs constantly after the receiver has warmed up. The noise of the fan is unobtrusive, but is noticeable when audio levels are very low. My equipment is in a cabinet with a vented back so the fan noise is no problem for me.- Some of the buttons on the remote control are so small and close together that I wonder if a child's fingers were used in the ergonomic design parameters. Also, the remote sends a very narrow IR beam such that it is critical that the remote is pointed directly at the reciver. Neither of these issues have been a problem for me because I use an Universal remote with broad IR dispersion and large buttons.- The receiver is big and heavy which migh cause a problem for those with smaller cabinets or shelves.Even with these small drawbacks, I am very impressed with this receiver and only hope that its apparent build quality will last for years to come.
I had to use a Dremel tool to grind away at the inside to allow clearance for the Legend HCx's micro SD card slot. This was a simple task and only took a minute but if you do not have a Dremel tool or doubt your skills you might want to skip this mount.Once the modification was done this mount seems like a great unit for the price and I'm very happy with it.BTW, Garmin lists this mount on their site as an accessory for the HCx, however the packaging for this mount lists 6 GPSs as being compatible with this mount and the Legend HCx is not one of them. So, which mount is the right one for the Legend HCx is still a mystery but this one will work with a slight modification.
Very pleased with the iron. We use it to adhere a fabric tape to our products. We have been using a similar iron for the last 15 years, until it decided to give up. I expect this one would last just as long.
I havent had a chance to use the casettes yet but since they are brand new in an unopened factory package I am sure they are just fine. Im just glad they got here quickly!!
I was disappointed that "Viking" would not honor the rebate as they said I did not send the UPC code from the package. I felt that I sent all they needed with the Amazon bill? I sent the cut out from the wrapping with a UPC code?
Camcorder has good features but the motor noise is quite loud and is captured while recording. Other reviewer had mentioned that turning on the wind filter feature helps and I tried this, but the noise is still audible during playback on the camcorder as well as when transferred to the computer and played back from there.
I've had this player for a few weeks now and have had no problems with it. We've watched lots of tapes and DVDs, and even played a few music CDs. It was very easy to set up and the viewing quality is good. My only quibble is that the remote doesn't have a mute button.
This is the best ultracompact for your money. Four megapixels for a price lower than 3 megapixel Canon's S230. It's lighter, the same size, and has a 3x optical zoom, superior to the S230, and even better specwise than the 3x of the S330. The camera is very durable, has an excellent design to protect the lense (no lense shutter which can stop functioning). Startup time is excellent. In two seconds of opening the shutter, the camera is ready to take a photo. Compare this to say, the Minolta F-100, where you'd have to wait up to 7 seconds once you turn it on.Low light pictures are good, although red eye is a problem if you use flash. You'll want to either go for a slow exposure, or correct red eye corrected with Photoshop Elements, which is included in the package (the best software package included with any digital camera). You may want to update your firmware software to improve low light shooting and inbetween flash times. Go to the "Other digicams" forum at dpreview.com and read up on how. The KD-400Z is one of the top rated cameras out there, and a well kept secret.
Cheaper than most stores, but still pricey for ink. Nothing much to say other than that. I have found cheaper generic brands that work just as good for half the price.
I LOVE IT... IT'S LIKE A PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL CAMERA CAN RECORD, SHOT A GREAT QUALITY PICTURE AND PERFECT OF SOUND OF MICROPHONE. IT'S 10/10!
I have to say, to anyone who is not pleased with these speakers, you may not be pleased with anything available. I have had several of the different brands, and quite honestly, they all stink. The are designed very well and most of the details were considered.For a computer these are fantastic, one could even argue overkill. The build quality is excellent, materials are solid, except the connectors are just sub-par. The control pod is genius. Having touch-mute and connectors for headphones and iPods (etc) at your fingertips is one of the reasons I bought these speakers. When you plug in headphones, the speakers automatically mute out. The speakers themselves take up very litte space on the desktop, another big plus.The sound is very nice, sometimes you can pick up on the Bose 'processed' sound quality, but thats what you are buying when you buy Bose-engineered sound. But they do a pretty darn impressive job at it.Overall, if you are willing to spend the money on them (which is my only complaint, a little pricey) you will no be disappointed with these. They are very nice speakers, and perform alot bigger than they look, and are a worthwhile investment for the digital age we now live in. Definately something you can grow with.Take the hit on the price, they are worth it, and you won't regret it in the long-run.
This slim case will give your palm quite an elegant touch. It is also lightweight and compact, and it will store your Palm, as well as some business cards and/or credit cards. I personally preffer the hard cover, which has a more modern look and protects the Palm better. Nonetheless, I use the slim leather case when I go to elegant social events because it is slimmer and less heavy, so it is easier to carry in your coat pocket.
Macally Icebud - ReviewDonny YankellowWriterWednesday, 03/22/06Edit BlogMacally IcebudCompany: MacallyPrice: $[...][...]The Macally Icebud combines a protective pouch, a neck lanyard, and headphones for the iPod Nano or iPod Shuffle, into one product.You may have noticed I used the word pouch instead of case. That is the term Macally uses, and I would have to agree. The product is a pouch- not a case. As a protective pouch, the Icebud will protect the iPod from scratches, fingerprints, and the like. It is made of a clear and flexible plastic material, and closes with a plastic button. The clear look allows for easy viewing of the screen, and the click wheel. I would liken the plastic material to what might be the screen protector material on some iPod cases. It is thicker than acetate, but thinner than a silicone case. It is also thin enough to allow full functionality of the click wheel through the pouch. However, it is not a case and it is not made to be the heavy-duty case that other companies make. If you want a heavy-duty case, this is not for you.The Nano pouch has headphone jack access, and hold button access. It does not have dock access. The Shuffle pouch also has access to the headphone jack, and the on/off/shuffle switch. Like the Nano pouch, there is no access to the USB port for syncing or charging.Both iPods fit nicely into the pouch, but it is not skin tight. It is very easy to take the iPod out of the pouch. However, when used in conjunction with Macally's Clear Protective Overlay (also reviewed) the pouch became too snug. It took 5-10 minutes to get the iPod out of the pouch with this overlay on a Nano. I also noticed that the Shuffle pouch is much tighter than the Nano Pouch.The pouch connects to the lanyard. I really like the lanyard. It is very light and flexible. It is also adjustable. The iPod connects to the lanyard via a plastic clip/clasp that is definitely strong enough to support the iPod while it hangs around your neck.The lanyard connects to the headphones that are of the earbud variety. I hate earbuds, and I cringed when I saw these. However, I must say I was pleasantly surprised with these earbuds. Not only did they fit snug in my ears (thanks to the swappable rubber buds in different sizes), they are the most comfortable earbuds I have ever tried. I would even consider using these on a regular basis.Comfort and fit mean nothing without sound quality, and in my opinion, they sound great. I was very happy with what I heard out of the earbuds. Are these going to produce the type of sound you hear in expensive headphones? Probably not, but for the average user they'll be fine.So once everything is plugged in and ready to go, the iPod hangs around your neck as you go through your day. The only problem I had is that the iPod moved around a little more than I would like when running or moving fast.All in all, the Icebud is a great product for a good price. For $[...] you get two basic iPod pouches, a lanyard, and nice headphones that have adjustable earpieces for comfort. [...] rating 4 out of 5.Pros:Contains pouches for the iPod Nano and ShuffleHeadphones that sound good, feel comfortable, and have adjustable buds for fitLightweight and flexibleiPods easily swap in and out of pouchesReasonable priceCons:No dock/USB access on the iPod while in the pouchiPod can swing a little too much when participating fast activities
This is a decent small camera whose wide angle ability is its major selling point. The body is compact and sturdy, the controls simple, and all it has a very handy easy to use design. The drawbacks are a somewhat harsh flash and the fact that it takes AA batteries, which means it goes through them at quite a clip. Get rechargeables if you get this camera: the wide angle is irrisistable for scenery, so you'll wind up using it a lot.
These dvds was of good quality. Video and audio printed with no distortation as i have seen on other dvds.
I bought this popper with high hopes. After carefully reading the instructions (2-5 minutes popping time, wait until popping slows to every 2-3 seconds) and the corn burned enough to ruin the paper insert. The next day I cut the power to 70% and it still burned after two minutes. I will say that I have a new microwave and it is extremely powerful. I suspect this popper just can't handle it. This is a return.
The 17" sleeve didn't fit my 17" Qosmio computer. My computer is 3" thick and there was not enough stretch. I gave 1 star because it was very cute.
Very disappointed in these. The headphones worked and sounded great in the beginning, but the subwoofer died after about 2 weeks. They are very comfortable and the noise cancelling is excellent. But without the bass, they don't sound very good anymore :(
i bought this to make it possible to carry about a small videocam while leaving my hands free when necessary while out walking my dog. it's very well built, has small pockets for extras such as an sd card or battery and has served its purpose very well. glad i bought it and would buy it again.
I've purchased 7 for Christmas gifts after buying one for myself. The sound is very good for a radio this small. AM and FM come in great and the shortwave will pick up most major signals. Voice of America, CBC, BBC and others depending on conditions, time, location and signal strength (as with all shortwave radios). It's not a perfect SW receiver but it is perfect for what it does. There is no equivalent at this price on the market. A great value and well made by a good brand.... You can spend far more for a worse radio.
I went from Sony MDR-EX71SL's to MDR-V600's and i had those till they were stolen. With these being the replacements. I have to say they are of no match with V600's (rightfully so), these are almost 1/3rd the price and earbuds only. They are still good enough to notice that you need would need to change your bitrate from 128 Kbps to something higher. As the other reviewers have mentioned though, they do sound slightly better and more normalize than the EX71's by reducing the bass a bit. This may or may not be good for you as some of you may like more bass of which then the EX71's would be better.The earclips are of rubberly/plastic material that easily bends and the buds themselves twist making sure that there is a perfect fit. Much better than the other clipon headphones which are of a hard plastic. I like them, but I've also tried eShure e2C's which sound much more like my V600s in sound as costs.....
I have a Canon S45, and this performs well for me (had it for 6 months), fast and no problem so far.My father-in-law has a Nikon (forgot the exact model #), and seeing how it works well for me, he also bought a viking 256 CF, and he can't stop complaining. On his Nikon, the viking 256 CF does works very slowly (like 5-7 seconds between shots) compare to the Lexar 12x 128mb CF that he has; however, when I put his viking 256 CF in my S45, it works flawlessly just like my viking 256 CF. so maybe Nikons just doesn't work well with Vikings.
These cheap little ear buds are fine except a faint static feedback that is ever present. Other than that, they're flawless.
It does what it's supposed to do. Nothing more, nothing less. If it were a little cheaper, I would have given it 5 stars.
I bought these for my PS3 & Xbox 360. For how cheap they are, they're of very good quality. You save about $79 here than from buying from Best Buy. Am I the only one who see the irony of the store's name?
People please include your system information in your review. Example: I have a Windows 7 home premium; Rear USB 2.0 port; HP Laserjet 1100 printer with a micro 36 pin centronics to DB 26 pin cable. Or any other useful information about what you are using the item on and what it is and is not compatable with. Thank you.
This is my first digital camera and I couldn't be more pleased. It's simple to operate. Uploading pictures to my computer is incredibly easy. The camera is very compact. Best of all, it takes terrific pictures. Up to 8 X 10, you can't see much of a difference (if any) between pictures taken with this camera and my &quot;film&quot; camera. The camera also has a 30 second movie mode and allows you easily to preview your pictures on a TV. The only problem is that now I'm taking pictures of EVERYTHING. I delete the pictures I don't like, save the rest, upload them to ofoto.com and order prints. I highly recommend this product. You will, however, need to purchase a memory card with greater capacity than the 8MB card that comes with the camera and holds only 16 pictures at the default setting. I would also purchase rechargeable batteries.
nice backpack, fairly well padded, very convenient. Mine is currently holding a 20d with attached 85 1.8, a 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 18-55 3.5-5.6, 50 1.8, acheiver hotshoe flash, sigma dg500 flash, spare batteries, filters, 2 remotes, chargers, and a largish sized tripod strapped in on the bottom. And, i still have room for fabric backgrounds, a sweatshirt or something warm, and another couple pockets on the side.for less than $40, you can't beat it with a stick :) it is also VERY comfortable, has a waist strap that helps considerably, and wide, padded shoulder straps.5 stars, no problem :)
This Esata cable is faster than standard USB 2.0. However, the craftsmanship and durability is absolutely HORRIBLE. The two ends of the wire will rip and tear horribly with almost no strain at all. The initial transfer speed is good, but then the speeds drop to around 30 mbps after a few minutes. Poor quality cable, it WILL tear no matter what, and the transfer speeds are erratic. It's also ridiculosly overpriced, as the quality is so bad. Invest in a cable that doesn't rip and tear... this one will.
Because I use a USB hard drive and SuperDuper to back up my Quicksilver G4 Mac, I wanted to save myself 3 days by using the faster USB 2. My USB 2 computer backs up in 3 hours, the G4 takes 3 days. I bought the IOGEAR Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card (GIC251U) and installed it. I had another PCI card installed to let the G4 recognize a larger hard drive I had installed. The IOGEAR Card froze the computer and destroyed the other PCI card, which means that second hard drive is no longer available to my G4. Considerable loss. Make sure you investigate thoroughly for conflicts with software and hardware.
I've owned several keyboards over the years, some better than others, but none came close to the Logitech diNovo Edge unit. It's truly in a class by itself. Though a bit pricey, even with a rebate, the extra money I spent for this unit underscores the adage "you get what you pay for." In this case you not only get solid construction, great key response, lots of handy extras, you also get pleasing styling and appearance. Installation went smoothly, no hitches. A top of the line keyboard.
easy installation , not rocket science and works great , would be perfect if you be able to see your podcast/videos/movies from your ipod but up to now works great with the music
I have it sitting below my television in my apartment. I have my PS3 hooked up to it with an optical Toslink cable (which comes in the box). It also comes with a microphone that automatically adjusts the unit to provide simulated surround sound in your room. It also comes with a digital coaxial cable, RCA composite Video & L/R Audio cables (the yellow, red and white cables), remote, some extra rubber feet, some sort of cardboard cutout to put your mic on when optimizing, a manual and get this, it comes with BATTERIES for your remote.The auto setup provided with the optimizer microphone does an ok job....I prefer going through the manual setup which allows you to change parameters such as the size of your room, distance from speaker to viewer, distance from speaker to left wall, etc.You can also adjust the angle of each of the 5 channel simulated speakers. Since the unit has a lot of small speakers, you can change the angle of projection of sound for each of the 5 channels according to what sounds best for you to give you the best surround sound.It has Movie, Game, Sports, Music mode which adjusts the sound to provide an optimal audio experience for each of those categories. It also has Night Theatre mode which softens sounds in case you need to lower sound penetration without lowering the volume (for night time for instance).You can change the volume for each of the channels separately. You can adjust treble and bass. It has TruBass to give a good deep bass sound.It allows you to rename your inputs. For instance, I changed the default "TV" label for the optical input to "PS3", which then appears on the unit's LCD screen when you select it. You can also save and load a few settings. It has a lot of other settings.I have an oddly shaped room with curtains and bookcases, etc. If I spend more time tweaking the projections, I can make it sound even better.It's an easy setup. It's loud and clear. Good bass. Good features. Read the manual if you don't know what to do. 5 stars.
WOW this buckle combined with a blue tooth adapter make the ipod even more savvy. I have a few ipods, but use my mini with the icombi bluetooth adapter and orocker sunglasses from oakley to make the ipod wireless. Combine it with this buckle and they are stylin'.LOVE it!!! It is heavy and made super well. It is the best!!!! Great price too.
Got this little radio for use while jogging. It works great and even gets good reception while i'm in the gym on the treadmill.Exactly what I needed.
I've been using the ScanMaker 4900 for half a year on a 400 mHz Pentium II running XP. The scanner has more than lived up to expectations. The hardware seems well engineered, and the software is powerful. Low resolution scans are satisfyingly quick. At the other extreme, you can have as much color depth and pixel density you could ever hope with scan times appropriate to the accomplishment. (One operation that does really seem to slow things down is descreening.) It is unrealistic to expect an inexpensive scanner to accomplish perfect color fidelity, but our scans have done a good job of matching the originals. We haven't tried 35mm slides, partly because of the inconvenience of setting up the attachment, and partly because getting a good transparency scan from an inexpensive flatbed seems like such a reach.The "standard" interface is appropriately simple, and the "advanced" one powerful. That power comes with a price, though, for figuring out the software logic requires an amount of effort only justified in a production setting. Microtek apparently doesn't believe in power switches, but does provide a power-saving mode that turns off the lamp after a designated time. Since we switch users a lot and often boot up only to check email, the scanner lamp is left on more often than not. The scanning software does not communicate directly with the programming of the push buttons, an inconvience shared with many other scanner brands. The result for us is that we ignore the buttons.Judging from other reviews, quality control and user support are an issue with Microtek. We got a good one and would buy again.
I returned the player because the remote did not work with the unit. A second player was sent and it had the same problem. The remote that came with these players is generic with no brand name or logo and is incompatible with the unit.
The recorder, described only as "high quality", is anything but. I purchased this as a package in hopes of minimizing the risks of incompatibity. I would have been far better off buying the software and a decent recorder separately. getting it to work required hours of digging through the tech support logs on the scansoft site and even then the supposedly simple "comversion" was cumbersome. upon identifying the "high quality recorder" as a SIMS, even scansoft rates it very low on accuracy in their compatibility charts. feel they pulled "a fast one" on a trusting consumer. would like my money back. fat chance.
exactly what i needed and what i expected. works great! i ended up removing the foam because it severely restricted air flow.
I bought this unit less than a week ago but I will return it. The unit is very nice, clear and sharp colors screen. Easy to use menu. Clear voice prompt, and big buttons touch screen. Map recalculation is very fast.The reasons why I do not like it:1) Took so long to locate where we are. Sometimes it took over 20 minutes to find our current location. Before going out, I had to turn it on about 1/2hr (I had to turn on the car to get the power supply, too) and program the destination so that it can calculate the route ahead of time.2) It does not have internal battery. I found this is necessary for the unit to have internal battery so that when you have to stop the engine of the car for gas, the unit should stay on to keep its current location. This morning, when I stopped for gas, I turned the car off and the unit also went off. When I finished filling gas, I turned the car on, I had to turn the unit on, and then , I had to resume the route and it took another 10 minutes for the unit to find our position.3) Voice prompt does not help at all. It tells you "turn left" or "turn right" or "freeway exit on the right" or "keep the current road" .... This morning, when I was driving on a highway that I'm not familiar with, this highway suddenly split in 3 different highways, the unit told me to stay on the right. I did not know the right of which highway. Sometimes it told me to "stay left follow by a stay left".Overall, this is a nice toy if you use it in a town that you are familiar with.
Sling it over the shoulder, pack it on you back, or carry it with one hand. This computer case, not only offers three confortable ways to carry it, but also several compartments to store everything you'll need to carry with your laptop. The laptop compartment is well padded, guaranteeing added protection to you laptop (The felt that covers the inside of the compartment is thin; however, I have this carrying case for over an year, and it is still like new inside and out.) This carrying case is perfect for transporting any laptop safely and comfortably.
The product is attractive and works as advertised. The glass face actually magnifies the blue numbers and dial, giving it an unusual look. I wanted it mostly as a show piece.The shipper really went out of the way to make it a great experience. The box was packed well and MY PRODUCT HAD ACTUALLY BEEN GIFT WRAPPED within the shipping box. A kind complement of candy had even been inserted. All of this deserves a commendation. Due to the death of a family member and a special pet at the same time, I'm afraid it took me a long time to write this review as a heartily felt "thank you" for my seller. I do appreciate the excellent customer service and I hope this review helps. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I recently bought a number of medium grade surge protectors to see what's out there. I really like this model--the outlets are spaced nicely--you could plug in 10 power bricks if you needed to--the joule rating is pretty decent at 4200. The unit feels well-made and heavy, but it is all plastic. Without comparing it to other models at the $50-$70 price point, it's a fine surge protector in terms of build and outlets. But comparing it to similarly priced units from other vendors and the build quality isn't quite as a nice--Belkin has a unit that is only $10 more, metal construction, and a built-in cord management system to reduce clutter. So shop around and try to see these in person if that kind of thing matters to you. However, if you're looking for the cheapest medium grade surge protector--or if you need to protect against surges in 3 coax sources--this will do the trick.
There are data syncing issues with this model and other strange behaviors. Unfortunately Viewsonic is no longer offering an upgrade to Pocket PC 2003 which should fix some of these issues. Here is the response from their technical support: &quot;The PPC 2003 upgrade CD for the Pocket PC V37 is no longer in production.&quot;. I personally would not purchase anything that can't be upgraded! Buyer beware! The screen resolution is not that great either.
It's a little bit bulky but hold all the accessories that I had purchased for my Zune Gen 1 Unit. It's great travel bag to include in the check luggage.
Received this as a gift. Ran about 5 rolls of film through it. It took decent pictures. Nothing to write home about. Then the lcd stopped working. Canon fixed it under warranty quickly and with no problems. The camera frequently has trouble focusing on subjects. So...good customer support, but only so so operation and pictures.
I found a deal on this product through Amazon.com so I did a little research on the item and decided to purchase four of them as Xmas gifts to family members. After I received them I purchased 4 SD cards and loaded about 150 pictures onto each card, installed the cards and powered up the units.The setup was quick and easy, since I installed only the SD card it was my only selection as a media device and the frame recognized that so when I selected the SD card with the remote and selected "slide show" they all began to sequence through the show. I powered them down boxed them up and wrapped them as gifts.I gave them to 4 Women in my life and only one understands (because of age) how such a device works so when I gave one to my Mother who is in a home, and my Mother-in-Law who is 78, I was concerned that they would be confused about how run it. When they opened the gift and I explained what it was they were like, OK that's nice, thank you. After everything settled down I plugged the frame in turned on the power and in about 20 seconds the frame started the slide show and nobody had to do anything except watch. Pretty soon there were about 20 people huddled around and they were loving it. My Sister asked if there was any room left on the SD card for pix of her family, I told her to take the card home and load her family pix on it as well there is plenty of room.Sometimes the more complex the device and the more features the more difficult it is for non-technical people to enjoy, if you want to keep it simple and please some of your older loved ones this might be the one for you. Absolutely a hit and not a single problem. I don't know if it is right for everyone but it worked out great for me, no internal memory or upload pictures wirelessly but a 2GB card is about 8 bucks now and along with the &lt;$50 I paid for each frame that is a great gift for under $60 and oh by the way, the picture quality is very good!
Nice, simple, small! Works well! Only one real potential pitfall. The USB cord is proprietary and I haven't found another one that works with it. So as long as you don't lose the cord, you have no trouble. Oh I guess there is a second pitfall. The power requirements sometimes don't work well with a laptop or any underpowered USB port. The good thing is the cord comes with an adapter that lets you draw power from more than one USB and still plug in another device, preferably a low power device. A couple of other reviewers said they had trouble using it on USB hubs, I haven't had that problem.
Great reception and sound. Small package with AA batteries.Tone selection is nice. Am/FM/TV/Weather is great for my boat.
On the up side, it's easy to install and the speed is in fact very good. Even while the device itself says it has only a 60% connection or whatnot, it moves faster than most of my other NACs. Software has a nice layout and is pretty user friendly.Downside, it has some killer design flaws. The dish is pretty loose in its frame and fell right out several times. This pulled the little wire inside loose and "broke" the device. Glue the dish on.The software absolutely throws a fit if the device isn't working. It won't even start up. No error codes or anything. You won't know why it isn't working, just that it hates you all of a sudden. And it locks Windows out from your configuring your wireless connections with their tool.Customer service was abysmal.Fortunately, it's pretty easy to fix. A quick clean-up with an alcohol wipe, twisting the wire this way and that, dumping the spring and washers in there, and off I go.
I bought this product to use at multiple terminals at work. Having set up open office and my files at home, I thought the system worked fast and well. On multiple systems at work, the U3 system did not load, or the files were not accessible. I ended up wiping the U3 drive off of the system.Aside from this the liquid metal casing is pleasant to the touch, and the small form factor fits well on my keychain. A good value for the money.
Good earbuds with decent noise isolation. My only complaint is that when walking, there's a transmission of wind sound/thumping of cord against the body through the cord to the earbuds (not sure if I'm bring clear...). My roommate has the cx300 and we both actually prefer that model.
I was afraid I would not find this cable and I wanted to use my old XBox to exercise (using Dance Dance Revolution and the dance pad - great workout).Of course Amazon had it, and the seller used sent it immediately and in the exact condition noted. Thank you to all - perfect.
This sensor holder works great and way cheaper than a new pair of running shoes.
I used to have a pair of AKG reference headphones (older model of thisAKG K240) for the studio and missed the quality of the sound. Flat, but responsive. Good for mixing.ety8 sound: I wanted something that sounded similiar in quality, if not tone. The ety8's brought new meaning to tunes I listen to. Lots of spacial awareness I had missed before. Zeppelin is, yet again, a new experience.Bluetooth: Paired it with a Mac Pro. Sounds great. Paired it with a Lenovo laptop sounds great. Paired it with a Logitech transmitterLogitech FreePulse Wireless Headphonesfor the iTouch sounded good but dropped connection outside if I put the iPod in any pocket.I was under the impression that ety's transmitter would work with an iTouch, but it doesn't. It doesn't matter to me though. They sound too good to switch to another brand.One thing about the volume controls on the right earbud is that it's easier to use your right thumb to push the buttons (with your index finger used to grasp the unit). Works perfect that way.
It's an excellent camera for the price. Only three bad things:No camera bag.No rechargeable Batteries.Small Smartmedia Card....I'm very happy with my camera.
After my cheap bargain printer completed its lifespan and went to "dead printer heaven," I purchased this HP model. It is well worth the price. Precision, fast printing and the photos are first-rate.So far all is well.
I bought this camera because I read Imagen stabilization, really you can move the camera and the photos looks good, but the only problem that I see in this camera is a very slow record when you take a p&igrave;cture, I had a sony DSC-W5 and this camera is much faster than Lumix, I don't known why the persons in the previous reviews didn't report the slow record, but for me is unacceptable this condition. I will going to resale this camera.
After buying 7 digital cameras, the only one I have really liked the pictures from is my Nikon D100 (with some very expensive lenses), which won't fit in my coat or shirt pocket when I'm out and about. I've had to settle on poor picture quality and missed lots of great shots. One of my hobbies is impersonating Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing, and 2 weeks ago I went to Dallas and ended up working with 2 lovely members of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders (I know, it's a tough job, but somebody has to do it). Bottom line, crappy pictures, I had to have a good friend send me a disc with his shots (for the poster size blow-ups!)That was it, I started looking for the ultimate digital camera and came across the Leica D-LUX 3, it was delivered las week and I haven't put it down since. I am blown away! The user interface is very straightforward, the manual seems to have everything you need to know in it, and the pictures are fantastic, sharp and in focus; especially flash assisted pictures. I can utilize RAW images if I wish, but haven't had to push the camera because the results at lower quality settings are so great. It fits in my shirt pocket with a little bulge, but I find this totally satisfactory.Yeah, it's pricey, but well worth the money. I definitely recommend it if you're after great picture quality from a conveniently sized camera.J.R.
after having bought and tried and returned about 4-5 different types of earbuds, this one is a keeper! it is small enough that it doesnt hurt my ear to wear, but secure enough that i dont feel like it's going to fall out if i even slightly turn my head. comes with 3 different ear bud sizes. and comes with a small plastic boomerang shaped thing to wrap the cord around and keep it from being tangled or just all over the place. highly recommend.
For a PnS (point and shoot) camera, it worked pretty well. Very simple to use and takes decent pictures in daylight or well lit rooms. Not so much in the dark. Flash is so-so.
Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Greenish Accent)This backpack is very well padded, with velcro pads that can be moved about to keep any size camera and its accessories safe. I found room for both my film and my digital SLR bodies, a flash and several lenses. There are also several places for storage of accessories, batteries, a tripod, etc. It seems almost infinitely expandable.I also found it very lightweight and easy to carry. For those photographers with sore backs, this truly can make the difference between a great day of shooting and a miserable one.For the times when I want all my equipment with me, I can't think of a better way to carry it. I highly recommend this camera backpack.
Does what it says and does it well. The eye is highly sensitive but not too much so. Came with just enough emitters for my use. My equipment is in a closet in the TV room and I ran the Hot Link cable to the upper corner of the closet door and mounted the eye there so it just sticks out the door. My remotes work in almost any position. I had some trouble finding the right points on the stereo equipment to mount the emitters (must be exactly over the IR sensor) but that has nothing to do with the design of the Hot Link. When I was moving one of the emitters to try a different spot on the blu ray player, the plastic emitter housing came apart into two halves at the seam. I couldn't find my super glue so I wrapped a piece of scotch tape around the emitter housing and stuck it back on the blu ray player in the correct place. Works great. I don't see how a product of this type could possibly do the job any better, and for the price it just can't be beat. If I ever need another one I will certainly buy this again.
Awesome glove. Just wat I needed. My 14" vaio sits comfortably and there is some extra space for a book or so.very worthy for the price
I have an older KVM switch and this works great. It replaced a Windows keyboard and mouse that died. Great service.
I got this as a Christmas gift from my boyfriend. I am not so sure what all the bad reviews are about. All I know is that the E-marker worked perfectly for me and I use it all the time. I live in Boston and the songs are very accurate. Sometimes it takes them a day or so to figure out the song (reason for 1 less star) if the song is an 80's song.
i'll say one thing. digital is digital. shielding schmielding.i bought three!
I do like the way the cut out most of the outside noise. I am more careful when I have to cross a street. The sound is very good, but not quite up to the "used by studio musicians" standard mentioned by Sure. I like the shorter cord. I would even like it shorter so think of this if you are considering the non-gamer version. I also like that they came in black so I do not look like the other 99% with white headphones.
Really bad! It just doesn't do what it is supposed to do. It is relatively inexpensive which is why I bought it at Lowe's. I guess you get what you pay for. Goes off for no reason and now won't even respond to vehicles at all. Oh, and there is the battery issue: it takes 2 "C" batteries in the transmitter and they only last a month or less. I bought rechargeable batteries for it but these are 1.2 volts instead of the usual 1.5 volts. These rechargeable batteries register "low battery" on the receiver after about 2 days. I refuse to spend the $259 for this kind of metal-detecting monitor (such as Dakota), so I guess I'll just stick with the infrared type even with its limitations. What was GE, an excellent company, thinking with this piece of junk? Unfortunately, I didn't keep my receipt to return it. Live and Learn!
Since the D2x was introduced I've dreamed of owning this camera and after waiting seven long years I was finally able to afford a refurbished model from Nikon and it does not disappoint!I've read reviews and opinions and none of them give this camera enough credit. My opinions are, this camera fits perfectly in my hand, it is solid and with a super zoom lens its heavy but I love it!The learning curve was not hard in fact within just a few hours I was enjoying the features and making some awesome photographs.I know it sounds cheesy but I am super impressed. If you know Nikon cameras and have knowledge of the basics of photography on an intermediate or higher level this camera will produce for you.I read so many reviews putting this camera down for the learning curve but I didn't have any difficulties learning and utilizing the features on the D2X within just a few short hours.I would say if you have done your homework and know the basics of photography and love Nikon then you will not go wrong on the D2X!
This is a good card for the buck. If you dont feel the need to make the jump to PCI-E and change your MOBO. I've hade mine for a few months now and overclocked to 525-525. TV tuner is a bonus, also have no problems running games at(I have a 19"moniter at 1280X1024) Med to High Res depending on requirements.
Purchased my Toshiba 3109 (...). I had shopped for approximately a year, studying all of the features, brands and options. I saw a deal that I could not pass up and I am very DELIGHTED that I own a Toshiba DVD player.Especially this 3109 model. The dual tray feaure is perfect, I'llsit two discs in the tray and then relax with the remote and watch hours of movies.The only thing I wish it would do is play cdr.
Their products are full of glitches. This bedroom phone stopped displaying the Caller ID correctly the first time I bought it. After I brought it back to the store for a replacement, the time was always wrong. It would show the right time when a call came in, but would get stuck there until the next call. Look for similar statements about other GE phones and take the advice not to buy a GE phone.
I bought this for my old APC Back UPS ES 725 after the original battery finally died. Very easy to replace the original with this one. This was cheaper than buying through APC and free shipping, too! (saved about $10 over APC direct) Now all I have to do is remember to take the old one to Home Depot to recycle it.
It did not work on Window 7 and I can't erase it because it saves it in a kernel. If you know how please advise.
Tantalizing to the touch, so sensuous with it's form-fitting rubber outfit, this Lexar Sport 256MB knick-knack that I describe here lives in another world, a more beautiful place where all things are possible and computers still hold the magic and promise they once held years ago. This little device..has Greatness in it.It is a priceless jewel, rising above the mountains of computer-crap produced all around by the Great LEXAR's also-ran competitors..It is an Olympic Hero among AAA-baseball wash-outs.The American Soldier among the army of (...) u.n. peacekeepers.The super-hot Jessica Biel posing among the Jessica Simpson clones.The teak tree in the pine pulpwood forest.The wry Steve Martin in the haystack of snide Jerry Seinfelds.The majestic Oprah Winfrey in a field of Star Jones's.etc.Run, don't walk and buy this wonderful little contraption today! With this on your keychain the happiness will overwhelm you.
I have been curious about the switch to DTV for some time, I have Time Warner Cable, but I'm tired of paying $90 a month for a 3 set hook-up, so I hooked rabbit ears to my Sony HD tv, to my surprise, the digital picture was excellent! Free HDTV, I'm getting a 1080i signal on most of the major networks, Fox and ABC I get 720p. But I could not get all the digital channels, so when I read the reviews for the DB2 multi directional HDTV antenna, I thought I'd give it a try.I live in an apartment on the 4th floor, don't have a clear path for optimum signal, so I had to place the DB2 as close to the window as possible to get the most signal, I was able to get twice as many digital channels compared to the rabbit ears, most stations have already made the switch to digital broadcast, but not all, so when June 12th comes, I will get even more channels.I've decided to get rid of cable and just watch free DTV, I don't watch all those channels anyway so why pay Time Warner $1080 per year when I could put that money to other use.I highly recommend the DB2, I think given the tough economy that many more will be making the switch to FREE tv unless cable companies adjust their fees.
This camcorder is from the Sony Professional division with pro level warranty support. Sound is 70% of the experience and this camcorder delivers pro level XLR connectors with 48V power. For best sound results manually set the volume as high as possble keeping the peaks below 0db. The CMOS sensor produces amazing HD quality. A head shot of a person wearing a ball cap facing into strong direct sun with a deep shadow across their face does not blow out the highlights and shows full details in the shadow. I'm using Sony Vegas 7 to edit the results and I'm very happy with both the camcorder and Vegas.This is bigger than the small consumer camcords but is about the same size as my old Sony Digital 8 camcorder and it's smaller than any other pro camcorder. Pro shooters are always amazed and comment on how small it is. Nothing produces this level of pro results without spending a lot more money.While as good or better than the current crop of small HD consumer camcorders for shooing in low light there are better pro models such as the Sony Z1 and V1 for low light. The manual settings are via the touch screen and a not included PDA stylus is a must have to keep finger prints of the screen. 24fps can be done but you need Cineform Connect HD to do the pulldown from the Sony CF24 as the native CF24 is choppy until you use Cineform. If 24fps is a must the Sony V1 is a better choice.
My CD and DVD collection is now approaching 800 discs. Yup, 800. So, I am in serious need of a storage solution.There are lots of different storage systems out there including towers, loose-leaf binders, and drawer arrangements.But, they tend to be expensive.I find that these cases are just perfect for my needs. A number of reviewers described the cases as "shoe-boxes".I feel this does these storage cases an injustice. Unlike real shoe-boxes, which use very thin and flimsy pasteboard, these cases use some kind of stiff and hard composite.It probably is a cardboard-like material, reinforced with a plastic resin perhaps, but it seems very strong and durable.On the 10 scale, if a shoe-box is a 1, I would rate these cases as a solid 6. This is entirely reasonable for such an inexpensive solution.Another complaint I've seen is that the snaps don't hold without glue for added strength. Not so! I found the snaps to close with a decisive "Snap!" and to maintain there hold very firmly.One thing everyone agrees on, is that they are easy to assemble. They don't feel like pasteboard with some kind of cheap paper-thin vinyl veneer, rather they feel smooth and durable. I intend to store my discs in paper sleeves to avoid micro-scratches. The fact that these boxes are evidently light proof is super important, too. I recently read about a test where a large number of CD's and DVD's, on premium grade burnable media, were subjected to about 150F degree heat and strong UV light, simulating sunlight. Within 24 hours, ALL of the discs were effectively wiped clean!I sure don't want that to happen to my movie and music collections.Again, I feel these cases are the best solution out there for cheap, bulk storage.Rest assured these cases are sturdy...and rather attractive, too. I highly recommend them.P.S. A quick update. I forgot to mention that these cases can easily hold 192 discs (in paper sleeves), and still have about one inch of leeway to spare. I did some measuring and found that there are 16 discs, in paper sleeves, per linear inch. Since the cases have an honest 13 1/4 inches of interior room, and since 16 discs per inch are loosely packed and easily "flipped" file-like, these cases should easily hold 212 discs. Blank discs are typically sold in tower cases of 100 each, I can neatly store two towers worth of discs, per case. Perfect.
I'm very serious about that title...if your finances allow, do not buy the kit 18-55 lens, kick those dollars into this lens and you'll be an EXTREMELY happy camper! Others may give detailed reviews and sing the praises of this lens in more colorful ways than you'll read here, just know that I had the kit lenses and now I have this one and am ecstatic about the upgrade! (Full disclosure...I tried to purchase this lens from a private seller here on Amazon and the lens turned out to be scratched and filled with dust.! This was a bad experience and I ended up having to buy a good copy of the lens elsewhere)
It worked fine for 3 months and then it stopped charging. The Amazon return period was one month. The manufacturer claims to have a 3 year warranty but wants $7.50 handling charge. That is absurd for a $12 item. Why should I pay to return a defective item? All I can do is write bad reviews in many places.
I must have the settings wrong on my receiver. Denon AVR-1912. Because to hear the base I have to put my ear up to the hole in the subwoofer. Can barely hear it. Sounds great when my ear is next to it but this isn't practical. Any one else have this problem. And yes, I turned the gain on the back of the sub from min to max and while there was improvement it isn't where it should be. Please advise. Thanks!Denon AVR-1912 7.1 Channel Network Streaming A/V Home Theater Receiver
Needed a bag just to carry my Canon Rebel XTI in without having to tote my bigger bag. This is the only one I could find for that purpose. Years ago bought a case for my faithful old Canon AE1 that I could flip off in a second and let hang to shoot and then put it back on in a second. This is not the case with the EH-18L. It's cumbersome to remove and put back on. Better than nothing but it could have been made easier.
After the first camera I got didn't work at all, that should have been my first indication. Not to mention all the previous comments that agree that this camera is NOT worth any price.It's really cute, sure, but the monitor on back is grainy, and my screen had a huge line down the center. The flash is really bright and over exposes the pictures. The pictures I took with flash on look one dimensional and the grainy. The ones without a flash are barely visible (I was in a bright room.)To zoom, you have to go into a menu to select options. The picture is very rocky when you're looking through the view finder.Great price, but save your money for a better camera. Not good if you care about the quality of your pictures.Don't fall for the looks, pay attention to the comments and DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA!
This is my second 32" LCD television in one month (returned the first one). Am writing this review because I read some really good ones on this site - both favourable as well as very unfavourable. So here it goes:Rating: I have given 5 stars as all my expectations were met.Purchase: From Amazon - Decision was easy because of the price. Shipping was free. Missed a free wall mount offer by just a couple of hours. Nearly $400 less than the Circuitcity price for the same model. At that time, even the other featured Amazon sellers were little more expensive than the Amazon itself. Purchase process was very easy. Got another $30 off as I applied for an Amazon card.Shipping: Amazon ships via EAGLE on which there were very unfavourable remarks about the shipping time and process, BUT I DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY OF IT. Arrived 10 days earlier than what Amazon said would be the earliest. Item reached me in 3 days from the time that Amazon actually shipped it. Kudos EAGLE. Excellent, smooth service. Amazon does not accept returns on bigger TVs, but lets you inspect and try the TV at the time of delivery before signing the receipt. If there should be any complaints, the shipper would take it back and a refund would be issued. But I took delivery of the TV from the shipper's warehouse itself as I didn't want to wait, and I knew there would be nothing wrong with the Sony from Amazon.TV: Looks the best in its category. Remote looks, as mentioned by others, a little cheap, but functionality is excellent. And then you watch TV and not the remote, right? I had a Sharp 32" until now. The Sharp is very good, I have absolutely no complaints, but the Sony picture and sound feels probably 30-35% better in sharpness, clarity and overall quality. The TV is very user friendly and easy to operate. Analog channels may be a little better on regular CRT TVs but I, for one, have absolutely no complaints. HDTV is astounding. Input decks are easily accessible, particularly as the table top mount is swivel. PC connection is a breeze.Service: 1 year in home warranty from Sony. Tech help through phone is excellent. No reason to doubt the other features. I also got a 2 year service plan from 'NEW'- Price is excellent, compared to Circuit city/BestBuy.K
This camera is for the typical average user. Not a user who wants to take pictures of the outdoors, or at a zoo. Around the house photos, facebook, and myspace picture are good for this camera. Zoom sucks, so does dark places. So if this is your kids first camera, go right ahead! i give it a 3, the zoom is horrible( *note: im not a typical user)
And here's why.Well, I must have the smallest head in the world. I'm a woman, 5'4" and what I consider a normal sized head. I put these headphones on the smallest possible measurement and the JUST almost are small enough for my head...a child could NOT use these. It's ignorable...will get used to it.Sit ON the ears? - Nope not for me! I also must have the smallest ears on the planet because these ear pieces sit mostly AROUND my ear / which is fine, but not what I'm used to. Doesn't impact the sound quality of course. Just something for me to get used to...uh huh. I thought they would be smaller - but they are at least 3 inches plus a smidge long and at least 2 plus a smidge inches wide. Okay, maybe my english lit professor WAY back in high school had a BIG head and BIG ears, but I'm talking - I'm just a normal sized woman. Okay, I guess its surround the ear for me...Happy with length of cord - at least 6 feet or more...plenty long.BUT - can't adjust the volume on the headset itself - I knew about that before buying so just making note her for you - that is okay. Plenty loud for me.VERY lightweight - which is good - because I think this is a pretty bulky set of headphones. The ear pieces kind of swing almost completely around in their holders...this way and that - doesn't bother me but I sure notice it when I take it off. You have to "arrange" the ear pieces properly each time you put them on. Okay...No mircophone - yes yes, I knew this when I bought them and I didn't want one, so this isn't necessarily bad, just something to note about this...it is not a headSET (w microphone) it is only headPHONEs. So be aware of that.The sound - AMAZING and worth the money - really - honest.Easy to plug and play - into my windows XP - no installation process.So that's it. In a LARGE nutshell. I'm happy with them...wish the earpeices were smaller, didn't flip around like a carnival ride when I take them off, wish volume control was on the cord...somewhere/no mute feature either oh and one more thing...It has this large BLOB of plastic on the cord about 2 feet from the USB plug in...the cord hangs from my desk and the plastic BLOB thing hangs there too. No bother to me, but kind of wierd.I don't sound very happy with this product - but I'm actually okay with it. If you just want a headset with great sound - take into account all I've said about this item (all true) and consider the size of your head...(are you a Sally Field sized head - if so, it will feel a little big on yea - or a Mohammed Ali sized head - if so might be on the ear for you/when stretched all the way out just the right size for your head)...I suggest buy this - anyway. I researched the logitech types and if I ever need a microphone also, I'll buy one of those, but I didn't like the leather on the ears/too hot - this set has a nice soft foam and is very lightweight with good sound. Those are the good points.Happy I bought? Yes. Can live with the small "inconveniences" I discovered - since most are individualized to my pessonal likings anyway.Thanks for reading.
This was a excellent buy and the camera did just what I wanted to. It does very good close up work.
I was impressed with the 1st generation nano 4gb. However 4gb is too small to hold all my legally purchased songs as I use 320kbps in encoding. Therefore I took the 2G nano 8gb. Here are my 2 cent:The Good:- The finish now resists some scratches, which is what we are looking for- Probably the best quality 8gb player on the market at this price range. Big bang for your money.- It seems more responsive than the previous nano.- It supports song searching now.The Bad:- Personally I perfer the silver color, but the black color is the only option for 8gb.- The packaging looks like a cheaper product than the 1st nano; in fact $249 for a mp3 is not cheap at all- I don't know if the sound quality has been improved or degraded using my Shure earphone. But at least I can recognize the default "EQ off" has been tweaked, which I need some time to get used to.- The LCD display is brighter, but the contrast does not look better than 1st nano.- I can't get iTune 7.0.0 working on my PC. It seems like Apple was forced to release it the same day Steve speaks. It is a big disappointment. Finally 7.0.1 came to fix my problem.- It does not fit to 1st generation Nano Dock. It is an unexpected big disappointment. I really don't understand why Apple can't make it compatible with the former dock, as the connector is just shifted to the edge a mm!The 2nd nano deserves a 4-stars, as it does not beat the 1st nano. Anyway it is a hard competitor for Zune to beat.
I bought this product from red planet trading. It was a Dell product just as described (I was concerned that it might not be after I read some of the other reviews, but it is made by Dell). It looked very much like the picture except that it did not come with a strap, which is not a big deal because I plan to leave it at home and take the original one with me to school. It is a nice product, it works just like the original one, the price was great and it arrived really fast. I ordered it on Tuesday and it arrived by Thursday.
One week before Superbowl this tv was 1300 with free shipping and provided by Amazon thru "Amazon.com". I haven't seen it this low since. It's not 1080 definition, but it doesn't have the 1080 price either. I bring in high def programmming thru an antenna and its amazing. As with all tvs the regular programming thru my satellite is slightly blurred when the image is stretched to widescreen. Be prepared for upgrading to hi def programming to fully enjoy any widescreen tv. This tv though is very easy to use and scores high in consumer reports. I had the chance to take delivery Friday before the game but couldn't be there to receive it from a specialized delivery company. Excellent.
Kinda expected something bigger, heavier, and more sturdy but it works as designed. My wife stole mine so I need to buy another.
after 8 disc it doesn't read any more only says disc error, I have made a mistake buying this dvd player.
This unit is really the rolls royce of Mp3 units, it synch's well with the Zune software and the wirless transfers are a really great way to share music. If you decide to purchase a docking station, you really don't need a home stereo anymore as the 30 gigabyte memory is more than enough for all your music, pictures, and video.
so far it's the best screen I have ever bought. the colors, the size, it's perfect.
tried on other dish tv's and had no problem changeing channels mute on off all worked like new remotes. got for spare bedroom tv .
I got these a few weeks ago and installed them in the rear of my '95 Yukon. For the price they are actually pretty darn decent. Bass is ok, but what do you really expect from a 4X10 speaker.I used these to replace a pair of Kenwood 4X10's, the tweeters came apart, and I would have to say the Pyle's are almost as good!For the money, these are a good set of speakers.
I have just used this CanoScan CS8600F for a couple hundred pictures for a 50th Anniversary video and the software for this scanner is amazing and it was such a fast scanner, I highly recommend this scanner!!!!
It works just as advertised, except that it is a lot bigger in reality than it looks.Also, every once in a while, it'll pause on the screen for about half a second before lagging into its new position. The sensitivity changes randomly sometimes, but it's a software error and you need to upgrade the drivers to prevent that from happening.Oh, and there aren't Mac drivers so you the extra button's don't do anything.
This is just perfect for my iPad. I got so tired trying to fiddle with the magnetic cover and still be unable to make it really work. This gadget is quick, easy and works 100% of the time! I highly recommend it.
This MP3 is an outstanding and unique player. At work, I drive and walk around outside and I need to be aware of my surroudings, so no earbuds. The built in speakers are what sold me and they sound great, considering that each of the two speakers are about the size of a dime. Even with the speaker out, it easily goes in and stays in my pocket. The play modes live up to their descriptions. I use Bass Boost for in the car & outside, and 3D for the ear buds. Listening with the included earbuds is EXCELLENT. Realiability has been excellent. I've dropped it a couple times already but it's without a scratch. Another reason I bought it was the good reviews (much better than Scan Disk). There is a good video of the Samsung on C-Net, which show it's size and is described well.I've had the unit a little over a month now and it topped out at 800 WMA songs. This was my first venture into the MP3 world and it's fantastic. No more annoying songs or car commercials. It's like TIVO for radio only better because it's free, commercial free and all your favorite songs are played, whenever and however you want. Not in the mood for a song? skip it for the next one. Select albums, artists, songs, rock... country, pop, jazz, etc. And the color changing clock is really a neat bonus.As for the cons, I would have liked the full manual and not the site to go get one in Adobe. The touch pad requires a very light touch, but you get used to it. Normal play is actually a little better than shuffle too, as in shuffle will try to sneak in a previously skipped track.Also, you must charge it through the computer.. There is not much in the way of accesories either. I wound up going to Walmart where I bought a Samsonite cell phone cover and clip (fits a Nokia 3500) so I can wear it on the riding mower with the ear buds neatly tucked in ear protection.Last little gripe, you have to plug in the ear buds to receive FM, but you can still listen to the radio through speakers. Pulls in a lot of distant stations with no fade.If you haven't guessed yet, I would buy this item again and HIGHLY recommend it!
Truly a great product. This is a very sturdy stand that fits 75mm x 75mm or 100mm x 100mm standard mounts and comes with the necessary parts for both mounting sizes. I used it with my Dell P2412H and it has held up nicely, even though the specs only list up to a 22&#34; monitor size. Only complaint is the required depth for the table clamp, if you have a desk with a front apron/perpendicular side 2-3 inches from the edge of the desk, this probably won't work for you, since the clamp needs at least 3-4 inches depth to get a good stable bite on the table top.Overall a great product, as it adjusts every which way to fit you.
This is a well made, protective carrying case for storing your extra memory sticks. It is made of aluminum and is very durable. Small in size but does an excellent job of allowing you to store and protect your memory sticks. I really like the design and it looks great. Also small enough to carry in a pants pocket or shirt pocket and not be in the way.
I purchased this gateway last week and haven't had a single problem with it. It was easy to hook up, the directions were clear, and the setup was simple. The management tool offers you many possibilities such as reducing the range of the wireless signal, different levels of encryption, status, and impressive firewall options. I thought it was totally worth the money and hope you do too!
The Edge digital picture frame is not very sharp at all. The pciture quality is very poor and a t times even flickered. I returned it but the replacement was no better. Stay away..for the price definitely not worth it!
While I'm happy with this monitor it came with no manual of any kind and Samsung's website has none either. I'd appreciate if anyone could tell me how to adjust it.Thanks.
It's designed to fit perfectly with your Canon EOS IX Lite camera. It's form fitting and not bulky, so I can also keep it on while I put the camera itself in a camera bag.The case is solid and well-built. It's a perfect addition to your camera.
but after about 3 months stopped recharging batteries, only one light lit up and would stay there instead of charging back up to three. Thought the batteries might just have been spent so i got new batteries for the cam and these brand new batteries still only get the one light, so i mooed like a cow and flopped like a one eyed salmon trying to get upstream.
The problem is not HP's fault. I have a Pavilion XG833 and the real problem, as a few of you have stated, is the onboard graphics. The onboard graphics are by Intel. I have an intel i80 chipset, which on intel's website it says you cannot update the graphics AT ALL... NO CARDS EITHER. However, if you have an i80e chipset you may disable the graphics driver and install the Radeon 7000. So basically, if you have an i80 chipset you're screwed.
The item did not open and work in my machine. I will recycle to someone on whose machine it will work.
I have only been using this for a couple of days, but I already love it. I can't wait for summer, so I can work outside from my lawn chair.Only one problem. I did not know that I had to call AT&amp;T Broadband to give them my MAC address. That was a waste of about 30-45 minutes. I should have read some of the other reviews first.Wonderful product! Go pick one up!
Sick and tired of trying to configure software based modems to work with Linux and an old 365X ThinkPad, 120mhz, 72mb RAM, I gave up and spent a few extra bucks for this little hardware based LAN/Modem. Slackware Linux 7.1 recognized the modem as soon as it booted up, I dialed out and was surfing via Lynx in seconds. Tiring of text based surfing, I tried it in KDE as well without any complaints.Seeing how it worked so well with Slackware, I decided it was time to try it with Windows 98 (I mentioned before that this was an older ThinkPad). While booting into Windows, the little computer bogged down considerably. Despite that, it connected to the web satisfactorily. The only other problem I had with the LAN/Modem was that it would hang for about twenty seconds or so before actually disconnecting.Since buying this LAN/Modem, I have given away the little ThinkPad (along with a software based modem because all they are familiar with is Windows) and moved on to Broadband. I am keeping a tight grip on the LAN/Modem though. One never knows when an old laptop may cross ones path and need a bit of tweaking. :)
Because I use only genuine Canon ink cartridges, I of course came to Amazon to check on the prices. Comparatively priced, with extremely fast shipping, my printer was printing again two days after I placed the late night order. Saved the day and didn't cost more than any other place. I now have two Canon printers which use the same cartridges, so I'll be purchasing the multiple packs from now on. The quality of ink, clarity of images, and speed of printing are reliable and I strongly recommend using only genuine Canon inks to maintain the printer.
I recently replaced my cartridges in my C64 with Rhinotek brand cartridges, and the only change that I have seen is that the cartridge lasts longer.
This little earphone is so amazing so much power is withheld in a small speaker. The reason for me buying one more of these earphones is because of mistreatment to the previous one which i am using which has a short in the wire. Greatest earphone for the greatest price and one final thing i have never gone wrong with Sony.
Great price for this hard drive. Received it in short time and it came with a CD for installation. Installeded it with no problems. I have had it for about a month now and it is working great!
Other reviewers have covered some of the technical details of the K100D, but I would like to focus on the ease-of-use perspectives. I have owned a Pentax ZX-5n film SLR for a number of years so I have been waiting for the right time to add a digital body.It was logical for me to stick with Pentax, but it really gets back to the reason I went with Pentax in the first place. Compared to the other major manufacturers, I think Pentx does a much better job designing a camera that does NOT require you to carry a camera manual with you at all times. One of the problems with modern technology is that it offers almost endless choices which can intimidate and bewilder the average user. The imbedded functions on some of the modern digital SLRs are often only accessible through a complex set of menus or user-defined codes.I trusted Pentax would not design a camera that way, and the K100D is quite usable right out of the box. The default settings are quite robust, and this camera can be used readily as a high-quality point-and-shoot. Most SLR users want more than that from a camera: aperature and shutter priority, ISO settings and a few other things. On the K100D, moving from auto to manual adjustment is straightforward and simple.Pentax optics are excellent and the picture quality from the K100D is perfect for anyone short of a professional photographer. Overall, this camera has delivered everything I expected and more.
I got this cable on sale, and boy they sure are awesome. With my 900 watt rms Kenwood amp and my Alpine type r &#34;12 and these cables my hatchback is bumping hard! I had no choice but to run them directly next to my 4 gauge power wire and I get no noise at all. These are amazing. When I upgrade my Monsoon sound system to a 4 channel amp I will definetly run these.
I have it on the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM lens. It snaps on (not screw on) to the lens easily. You can reverse it and put it on the lens for easy storage. Does what it's supposed to. No complaints.
The other reviewers are spot on in their description. This is a decent speaker to compliment others (I'm using mine as rear surround in a home theater set up). I don't think I'd recommend them for much more than that. Installing was very easy with the only downside being that you have to wrap the speaker wire around the terminals as noted in the other reviews.
It prints documents quick and effectively (even double sided!). Pictures turn out great. I've had problems with the scanning feature. Sometimes it just refuses to work. Also have had problems printing out documents with pictures, such as brochures. It will refuse to print a border, and make the brochure look silly. Just some minor frustrations. Overall, very happy with it.
I have used these for live use for over twelve years now. I am buying my second pair to replace the well worn, road beat, pair that have served me so very well through the years. (they still work and sound great by the way)These headphones are great for live sound. Very comfortable, rugged, and very clean flat response. With the price they now have, you cant go wrong.
Amazing! the best Logitech mouse ever- it glides so smoothly. The keyboard is great also, the keys don't require effort. Setup was a breeze, literally plug and play (though needed to install Logitech software to utilize the keyboard hot keys). The wireless is wonderful, and batteries are included! The keyboard also has a detachable wrist rest to suit your preference. The LEDs corresponding to Caps/Num/Scroll Lock are on the receiver to conserve batteries.
I can keep this on and make it dim or bright, either way. You can blow into the opening to turn it on as well as off. I don't use the alarm, but I'm sure that's great, too.
The only negative - it does not support A2DP (Stereo) Bluetooth. This is disappointing since you can play MP3s from the device. You can buy an A2DP adapter... such a small thing, can't imagine why it wasn't baked into the product. Other than that, I cannot imagine life without it!
My problems started with the unopenable package. Documentation and tech-support are lacking. The device/software is erratic when used with a headset (iogear gbmh211w6 on WinXP) -- it doesn't consistently recognize the available services or direct the data appropriately.
Cool little device. Easy to use, easy to transfer video to your computer. I would like a little more memory, but for the price you can't complain at all.
This hub does everything it claims to do and performance wise it is a good buy. I don't get the angle design as with all the connections attached it will have a tendency to fall over but its curved body means it does not lie down flat on a desk. IMHO not a practical case design.
I purchased th psion 5 mx in July 2000 and have never wasted $500 more effectively. I was unable to back it up on my computer and ot broke and lost all of my data. The customer service for Psion was HORRIBLE- I was passed on from person to person until I was told that there was no way they could replace my flawed computer, they would only repair it. After 2 weeks, I received my &quot;repaired&quot; computer, only to have it break again 3 weeks later. Once again, I've lost all my data. Fortunately, I have been able to back it up. Unfortunately, I don't have a psion on which to back it up and nobody at the Psion company has been of any help. I strongly recommend that anybody considering purchasing this product looks closely at other companies such as Palm and Hewlett Packard where the customer service is significantly better. I do not recommend this product to anyone.
I'm really pleased with this purchase as a radio. The AUX inputs allow me to plug in my iPod, which I love. The full sound is incredible, even in a room with vaulted ceilings. Controls are very easy to use, and I think the remote works great. I do agree with other reviewers that the bass is a bit much on a hard surface, so I have it turned way down. Still sounds great.What I don't like: I intended to use this as an alarm clock as well as a table radio ... but the alarm indicator and display light up my room brighter than any nightlight! Other folks have mentioned it, but you really have to see it to believe it. The display has an auto dim function when the room gets dark, so it actually looks quite nice at night until you turn on the alarm. The "alarm on" LED is so bright that the light sensor then turns the display up thinking its daytime. I guess you could tape something over the display at night if you wanted to but .... Anyway, beware if you intend to purchase for the same reason I did.BTW, I still use the radio every day. All I did was buy a (...)Sony clock radio to use as an alarm instead!
I orginally had a pair of JVC outdoor speakers and a passive subwoofer on my patio. Within a year the weather and bugs destroyer the paper cones making them all defunct. I planned to replace the speakers and subwoofer with better quality units. These Polk speakers seem to be constructed much better than the JVC's, but the biggest surprise was the sound quality. These speakers produce great high, mid and low frequency output. The low frequency output is so good (it BOOMS) that I see no need to buy an outdoor subwoofer.
Amazingly, they sound nearly as good as my Grado SR-80s and are more comfortable than large over the ear type headphones since they don't press on my glasses.
Who would think that you could buy an excellent sounding surround sound system for $200 (and that includes freight!) I installed this system in a 12x14 bedroom converted to a den, linked it to a 37" Toshiba screen, and it's everything I need for home cinema.The Toshiba control does not work with the Samsung HT-X40. The Samsung control works for everything except screen control (size & color menus) and Off/On.The Samsung control takes some getting used to, but after fiddling with it for an hour, (and reading the very helpful manual), I figured out all of the internal menus and sound options.The most difficult part of this system is the wiring - if you want it to be hidden - it will take some time to drill the holes and mount the speakers. Remember, there are 6 speakers that have wires and/or need placement. If you don't care about seeing or stepping over wires, you'll be up and running in about 20 minutes.I couldn't have asked for more. For a small room - buy it!
Not sure how much better it is sound wise than other monster cables but definitely more secure and feels much sturdier.
Plug in to your laptop or video player and read your CF from any PCMCIA
GOOD:1. Very cheap for a 5GB storage MP3 player.2. FM (at least 8 Presets)3. AC Adaptor to recharge.4 Dual headset connectors (Bonus)5. ClockBAD:1. Hard to setup the software installation. (Must use Windows Media) and update your firmware.2. Can not create folders for you mp3 songs (Organize).3. Can not transfer stuff from MP3 player to computer.Overall, it's a good deal if you know what you're doing (Able to transfer MP3 files to your player without any problem).It's a lot cheaper than other brand such as iPod and Creative.HINTS: How to transfer MP3 files to your player with ease...1) Update firmware and intall the desktop software from [Virgin Electronics Website]2) Make sure your Windows Media Player is version 10 on WinXP.I don't know whether V9 works or not.3)Run Windows Media Player V104) Connect the bundled cable from your MP3 Player to your computer. (WinXP will detect it)5) Open your Windows Explorer (Right-click "START" button on your desktop, and select "EXLORER".6) Open up the folder on your computer drive, CD ROM, etc. where you have your MP3 files to be tranferred to your Virgin player.7) Select 1 file, multiple files [Hold on your Control Key and mouse-click your file(s)], or all files (Control-A), and then right-click your selected files, and choose "Add to Sync List" or the like. (This will put all your selected files to your Sync List on Windows Media Software.8) Go back to your Windows Media Player, Click on "Start to Sync" (This will transfer the files to your Virgin Player).9) Push and hold on the "HOME" key on your Virgin Player for about 2-3 seconds, this will automatically disconnect your player from computer. This is the exception that you don't need to disconnect the USB device from your computer taskbar to disconnect. For most of others using USB devices such as Creative Zen Nano Plus, USB WebCam, etc., it's highly recommend to do that first before unplugging it.PLEASE DISREGARD INSTRUCTIONS AFTER STEP 8 FROM OTHER POSTS.Good Luck! I wish I have this instructions from Virgin Website.It took me about 30 minutes to find this method of transferring.Using Windows Media Player alone to transfer is very confusing and erratic. Hope this will help for those who have a hard time tranferring files to your Virgin Player.
All the comments about the reception and distance are very true - its great! But what's also great is that you get 2 receivers so we kept on upstairs in our bedroom and one downstairs in the kitchen. Great buy!
I run an windows and the Zune works perfectly. My wife has a ipod and had alot of trouble at first. She had to add registry files. My Zune on the other hand loaded perfectly. Now that Zune has video content on their site, it is even better. There is a seemless integration. You also get myspace style homepage in the Zune community. I recommend this over Ipod if you have windows OS. Plus the screen is way bigger.
I own this for quote some time but of no use.The made is cheap and the USB power sources really are not working. This was not able to get my old laptop HD working on any of 4 other laptops i tried. Don't waste your money but buy something that comes with an external power source.
These changes are reliable sturdy units! They fit in CD Changers we had in our vehicles and in our home 6 disc and 18 disc changer (used 3 of these 6 disc magazines.) If your Pioneer player uses these magazines, I highly recommend them! I had many of these magazines over the years, we never had an issue with any of them.
This player is, to say the least, terrible. Performance with MP3 playback is useless, songs cut out during play or turn to high speed Chipmunks.Bad Menus, poor controls, all in all a most unsatisfying experience.
You know the saying, "They don't make 'em like they use to." Well... they don't make 'em like they use to.It kind of does the job, but it's incredibly hard to close. Whether it's half full or full, the zipper gets stuck and you have to work hard to get it to zip the first inch or two. After that, it closes without a problem. I've tried not opening it all the way but then the case won't lay out correctly and you can't flip the pages. (PS - Even all the way open, it's hard to flip the pages.)If you need a cheap case to archive a bunch of discs, this should do it. If you want to access your stuff often, pick a brand that still believes in quality.
My 3 year old son recently used these headphones to listen to a DVD on a plane. In the past, he has not liked headphones as they have been to heavy or hurt his ears. He loved these headphones. They were comfortable & light weight, yet very durable.
I get this product befor a month... very very good one, I have one befor this but older than this... it's very hard HD.thank amazon about the nice price.
A polarizer like the B+W TG-CP is an essential accessory for lenses with wide angle capabilities such as the Nikon 18-200mm AF-s VR. For my applications, the B+W has been a mediocre filter with an exceptionally thin profile. While there are CP filters with significantly better polarizing abilities (even a cheapo SunPack does a better job), said filters tend to be thicker and more prone to vignetting with wide angle lenses. Its my assessment that the B+W is better than nothing, and won't interfere with the edges.
Installed yesterday on an '04 Frontier crew cab, located behind the back seat. It provided a tremendous improvement over the previous set-up, a Kenwood 22-watt RMS head unit and 4 Alpine door speakers. The amp appears to be well built, with clearly labeled terminals and controls.Used a Scosche 680 watt amp wiring kit, to which I added a 20-foot RCA-jack stereo cable for the rear channels. Also needed 4 lengths of speaker cable to run from the amp back to the dash to hook up to the speaker wiring. Grounded the amp to the rear wall of the cab. No problems with ground looping or alternator whine. The sound is clear at all volumes. I'm going to enjoy this.Gave it four stars because there are probably better amps out there, but those cost quite a bit more. For the money, this is a pretty good amp.
This remote is the same as the original that came with the tv.
Bought it. Got it. Installed it. Used it for a day for like 10 shots. Worked. Removed it from my Olympus D380 to my card reader for transfer to computer. Did transfer. Installed it again in camera &amp; then &quot;CARD ERROR!&quot; Now it's junk!
this is my second pair (i lost my first). i was pleased with both. great sound quality and it fits into the ear fine. great quality for the price.
I purchased this to split my PS3 HD feed to two TVs in my home. The product works great - I'm actually using it in conjunction with a Tripp Light B136-101 Component Video with Stereo over Cat 5e (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UT7TJS/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_6) to get the feed to the TV in next room.The splitter works well however I have noticed on both TV's (local to the splitter and also the connected using the Tripp Light) that the color will all of a sudden be way off. Everything starts to take a very blue-ish tint. Now the color changes didn't happen on both TVs at the same time. One time the remote TV turned blue-ish while the local TV looked great. The latest experience was while watching the Dark Knight Rises on only the local TV. I ended up disconnecting the PS3 from the splitter and just hooking it up directly.Since then, I've reconnected it to the splitter and everything seems to be OK. Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this but I can't imagine it should be doing this.
I was very pleased when I got this telescope. It was BIG! I was very impressed that for the price one could get such a nice telescope. Hey, this scope cost less than my SLR camera. It really is a bargain. The construction seems very solid. The mount is a fair bit of a monster. Quite nice for such a large scope. The whole thing was straightforward to assemble and not at all challenging. Meade has made it a fair breeze really. The lens that came with it was ok, but not impressive. I would recommend taking the money you saved on this thing, and upgrading the lens. Even after that additional expense, the whole package is definitely worth the price. This is one impressive scope. I can't wait to get some more viewing time, because this scope shows a lot of stuff.Keep in mind that this is a BIG scope. Unless you can heft the weight of this bad boy, I'd recommend something smaller. Upgrading to a power adapter or additional battery supply could be an early follow-up purchase for some. A T-mount for my SLR will be a soon one for me, so I can try out a little astrophotography.I can't say enough about how much of a bargain this telescope is. You definitely get a lot of scope for the money. I only hope Meade can get it together and stay afloat. Because I think they are making some great products.
When I burn music discs with these CD-R's, the first couple tracks are accompanied by annoying static over the music. Changing burn speed or playback device does not fix the problem. Never had this problem with other brands of CD-R's using the exact same equipment.
If you own a Canon S1 or S2 or S3 this case is a must. It offers adequate protection for the camera for most remote situations. The case, however, does not fasten to the camera so when it is removed you need to stuff it in your pocket because there are no straps attached, only on the camera. It does, however, have a belt loop if you've a mind to carry your camera that way. Also, there is no additional storage for extra batteries or memory cards other than a small, net pocket inside the case. It zips up on each side once the top is velcroed in place.
I cut out my old speakers and remounted these bad boys in my Boxster along with a Pioneer DEH-4400HD CD Receiver with Built in HD Radio. The speakers sounded great on the standard receiver, but I saw major improvements with the pioneer receiver (HD Radio is amazing!). The speakers sound awesome and are very loud for a 4". On the other hand the bass doesn't sound good at all with settings turned up, but that is to be expected with this size. The bass is nice enough as long as you're not cranking the settings up. I would highly recommend this speaker if you are forced to a 4" like myself or have an amp and a sub to handle the bass. The speakers really do sound great, all my friends were impressed :).
This microwave is very user friendly - for instance the sensor reheat feature. It is also very polite - it has messages such as "Enjoy your meal" when a cycle is completed. It is big enough to handle a large crowd, but also works just fine for the two of us. I would buy it again.
Bought this camera for my mom as she does not like digital camera's. She is 78 yrs young and not into the new technology, so this camera was perfect for her. Takes fabulous pics, great quality.
My sister has always wanted a teapot. So I got her the flowering tea set for Christmas, and she loved it.I would recommend it.
I own a Canon digital SLR and bought this as a "portable" camera. After reading the reviews, I expected that this camera would take good pics, albeit not in the same league as my 10D. However, to date, I have found the pics grainy and lacking color detail. I have switched to manual and set the ISO to 50. Perhaps that will solve the problem. I suspect camera may be defective because no one else has suggested the pics are grainy. One other problem--the camera does not have a battery meter, so you cannot tell when the battery needs re-charging. This is a major design flaw. On a good note--the build quality is excellent. The camera is responsive, although there is a lag with the pics and the buffer. I may wait for Kyocera to perfect their ultra-compacts, because they have recently developed a chip that will load directly to the SD media, and lag is not an issue.
I have owned my Zen MicroPhoto now for about 6 months and still get so much enjoyment out of it. I have over 1,500 songs loaded on it, with room to spare for many more. Most of the songs are from the Rhapsody To Go service, which works well with the Zen MP. This thing gets hours of use per day, from my drive to and from work, as well as at work hooked up to my PC, and works like a charm. I just set it to shuffle through all the 1,500 plus songs and it plays flawlessly all day long. The OLED screen is so easy to see, much more clear and bright than the IPOD. In fact, I have low vision up close and cannot even read an IPOD screen, but the Zen MP can be seen with no problem. I'm not sure why some reviews are talking about the quality of this device being low. I have really put this thing through its paces over the past 6 months and it still works like the day I received it. The only negative about this device is the touchpad control. It can be frustrating at first to use since it is very sensitive to touch, but once you get the hang of it, its a snap to navigate through the menus. I am very happy with my decision to go with the Zen MP over the IPOD, and I recommend this product to anyone interested in a good quality MP3 player at a great price.
This radio is a great value in a PLL-digitally-tuned radio. It is being phased out in favor of the Eton/Grundig E100. These days there has been a trend for analog-tuned radios with digital frequency counters like the Grundig 350 field radio. While these radios are easy to tune and bandscan, they do not have any memory presets and the tuning drifts after a few hours based on temperature and humidity. The Grundig YB300PE, on the other hand, is a true digital radio and has 24 memories. The memories are a boon for FM/AM listeners like me who like to "channel surf" during the long 12-minute commercial breaks on Howard Stern and the Don & Mike show. The direct frequency input is unheard of at this price, especially for a Grundig. Granted, this radio is no longer made in Taiwan but mainland China (the box actually says "QUALITY PRODUCT MADE IN CHINA" in big letters, possibly in response to the reviews it gets in the Passport to World Band Radio book).The extras that are included with this radio cost almost as much as the radio itself: a quality AC adapter that doesn't introduce that annoying 60 Hz hum, a reel antenna, a carrying case, earbuds, and a lanyard that is actually really handy (the radio is much smaller than you might imagine from the pictures). It runs on 3 AA batteries for what seems like forever in FM, and only a little shorter when always in AM or shortwave (cheap off-brand AA batteries are included).I can't really say that the speaker is useful for those who want to hear music but those folks are better off with the YB400PE, the larger cousin of this unit, or even Sony ICF-SW7600G. No single-sideband is available but if you're serious about something like that you won't be buying a radio at this price, anyway.Overall a good radio for AM and FM digital preset channel surfers like me and the occasional jaunt into shortwave. A great clock radio for travelling, too.
I bought this Canon PowerShot SD1000 (7.1MP 3x Optical Zoom) in Nov. 07 and I like it very much. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, you can make small movies, and it does the focus automatically. I paid $172.99 and I think it's a good deal.I bought a canon camera because a friend of mine who is into photography told me this is a good brand and so far I'm delighted.I rate that item with 4 stars only because the angle of view is kinda small nevertheless you use photostitch to collocate 2 or more pictures together and then get a large scene.The optical zoom is limited but still ok for a small footprint.Don't forget to get a memory card for your camera!Charly
I bought this battery for my TZ5. It fits perfectly, and holds decent charge in the beginning.after a few months of use, the camera started to die when recording lengthy hd-video when using this battery.Now some 10 months later, this battery in drained after just 30 seconds of video or some 50 photo's taken short after each-other.Still, good price, but I guess you get what you pay for..
With all the reviews focusing on the ill, let's focus on what these headphones do well, shall we?1) Ambient sounds: I own a number of headphones in this pair's price bracket, and none of them pick up noises as faint as the "wmwm" noise of a guitar string after a strum quite like this pair. It was a nice surprise to be able to hear such subtle things with such a cheap pair of cans.2) Build quality and feel: My only real concern with this pair is the cable - it feels rather thin and weak, though should put up with normal abuse admirably. The cans themselves are durable enough; they do not feel cheap or flimsy, the leatherette padding is decent, and the cans are comfortable. Though, they may feel loose if you have a small head. My head is not very large, but it's nice to have a pair of circumaural headphones that don't make my head feel as if it's in a vice.3) Bass: This is subjective, but I'm glad to find a pair of cans that have a crisp bass response in lieu of an overpowering low-frequency drone. The crispness of the bass on these cans makes them especially nice for classical, but you may find them wanting when it comes to rock.And now for the bad:1) High-frequencies: High-frequency response is anything but clear. "S" sounds crackle and hiss, and others are piercing. TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THESE HEADPHONES YOU NEED AN EQUALIZER. I cannot state this clearly enough, as without doing so these headphones nearly gave me a headache. You MUST toy with an equalizer on frequencies above 1.8khz. Experimenting for a short time will eliminate the sibilance and piercing sharpness of high-freq's.2) Isolation: It's there, but not strongly. At such a low price it may be difficult to fault them on this, but I would like more.3) Sensitivity: Compared to other headphones I own, I have to have the volume about 50% to 75% higher to get the same loudness out of them.4) Portability: These are not portable in any way. The cable is worryingly flimsy for "on the go" use, they do not fold, isolation is lacking, and the sensitivity is too low for portable media players. I would never use nor suggest circumaural headphones for portability, regardless.5) Bass: As previously stated, it's crisp rather than strong. If you love your bass like I love my coffee, look elsewhere.Finally, I'd like to add that for the price, I'm amazed. Don't count the numbers of pros and cons; take the (de)merits for what they are. When given the low price point, these are exceptional. When given that your wallet needs to go on a diet, go for more Sennheiser's higher-end.
Perfect for any computer or household application that requires wires sturdier than simple #18 extension cords. Clever construction alternates cord positions for easy and convenient use.
Great remote....does the job, but you must stand in front of or beside your camera....not behind it, as the signal from the remote goes to the camera sensor in front of most cameras.
For the $100 I paid for it, this SW really delivers. I have it hooked up to a compact stereo system: the Sony CMT-HP7 Micro Hi-Fi Component System. FYI, this system is configured with stereo speakers and an amplifier delivering 35 Watts per channel of power. It is meant for small rooms (like a bedroom). The Sony system is generally power short for a living room and won't deliver good sound at high enough volume in a room greater than ~12' on a side.The Bic 8" Watt Powered Subwoofer really helped this micro component system's strained speakers produce a more even, natural harmonic response. I consider it well worth the money, as the SW price was much less than that of the system and really helps, especially at high volume.I would not recommend this product, however, for owners of a high-powered stereo system (100 Watts per channel or greater) or a surround-sound system. For my home theatre system, I have a higher-powered (250 Watt) Sony subwoofer that spans the full range of low frequencies (down to 20 Hz). The Bic *will* help, even in a 100 Watt per channel setup. Be aware, however, that it only goes down to 38 Hz and is not high powered enough to handle the bass from such a system at high volume.
When I first plugged it in, I wasn't expecting great sound and I wasn't surprised. But when I wrapped my earbuds around the 'neck' the quality vastly increased. It was weird, but it worked. I drove through downtown Houston, with little or no interference.For all the people with interference problems:Use the Line Out jack at the bottom. I plugged that into my friends Aux Input in his stereo, and the quality was great. So, if your FM quality isn't that great, at least you get a good dock with a Line Out jack.
I bought one of these little things because I wanted something small enough to carry aroud without feeling like I was going bowling. It's a great little computer and with the ULV CPU the battery last forever (I went almost a four days of moderate use without recharging the battery!) I also like the fact that the wireless setup was so easy. I can see why people love Centrino, I know I'm hooked.
I will start with the pros:Display - The angled and bright/clear display is great. It's very easy to read at first glance and has different settings for brightness so that it doesn't distract in low-light situations.Alerting - The alerts are clear and can be ear-piercingly loud or inaudibly quiet if you want them to be. Also, each alert is specific to a certain kind of radar so that you can easily determine what has been picked up without having to view the display. The first time I heard the Laser alert I was overtaking someone in the right lane (72mph) to get to an off-ramp when it detected at full signal. It seriously startled my passenger and myself. There will be no mistaking that sound in the future.Setup - Setup and use can be as easy plugging it in. There is more in-depth programming that you can do if you want to, but out of the box it will detect and alert without much setup.Detection - As far as I can tell it seems to have done a pretty good job of detecting, but not having a definitive way to know when you're being hit by radar and what kind of radar it is you can only make assumptions. I do know that it has detected stationary/unmanned radar devices with enough time that if it were a manned unit there would have been enough time to make a speed adjustment. Compared with the top of the line Passport with GPS it performs about the same (minus the extra features).Cons:Mounting - The suction cups work well enough and have a satisfying snap when they are fully anchored to the window, but the bracket that slides into the unit itself does not make a solid connection and the detector feels loose when it is clipped in. They really should improve this bit of design.Buttons - The mute button doesn't have much feedback so it's hard to know when its been fully depressed and does not match the design of the rest of the device. Also, the volume button can be hard to reach depending on where the device is mounted and it has no indicator showing which volume level it is set at or its highest/lowest setting.Overall:I would say that from my experience and from reading other reviews that for this price range this would be one of the best choices you can make, especially since I picked it up for about $250 (cost of red display model).
This armband was a great deal for the price. I like that it came with an armband and it also has the waistband clip that I actually have used. The one downfall is that I have to take out my ipod to lock it and sometimes I can't get my ipod to turn off due to the cover, so then I also have to take it out of the case. It does fit snug in the case so that I am not worried about it falling out. But it also comes out easily if needed.
Save all your packaging and be prepared to return the product.1) Here is how you can test the product (without doing any technical work). After assembling per instructions, cover the solar top so that it gets no light. This will force the unit to run off the batteries (which come pre-charged). You will hear the unit hum/vibrate, as it should. Leave it like that for a few days to drain the batteries. After you are sure the batteries are drained (unit no longer makes intermittent hums/vibrations), remove the solar cover, and take it outside in the sun. Make sure the solar collector is getting direct sun. If the unit is wired correctly it will resume operation and the batteries will recharge. Congratulations, you have received operational product.2) Here is how you can repair the product (if you don't want to send it back for a refund). A) Remove the little screws underneath the top of the product. B) If you have access to a volt meter, take a reading on solder points where the wires from the solar collector are soldered. If you have to switch the meter leads (black on red; red on black), to obtain a normal voltage reading, then the solar collector is wired backwards. I got a reading of about -8 volts (DC). C) The wiring can be corrected by cutting the red and black wires near the middle of the collector. D) Re-splice to opposites (connect red to black; black to red). This will correct the problem, but the better way is to re-solder the wires on the printed circuit board in reverse locations. E) Once you have swapped the wires, and if sunlight is hitting the solar collector, it will start working. F) You should also pull the battery plug and take a voltage reading on the two little prongs. You should be getting about an 8 VDC reading there as well (meaning it will recharge the batteries).Does the product really work? Well I don't know yet, just got them working, but at least the two I purchased are now operational. If I see gopher damage diminish, maybe I will come back and add a star...
I used this tape recorder all throughout college and it is without peer. I will not buy a digital recorder because after a while you have to erase the recorder or copy it to your computer. With the old tape recorder you have an easier job, you use a tape for each lecture, tag it, put it aside and listen to it again when you are going to review or have a test. The sensitivity is great and I never had a problem listening to any instructor speaking from anywhere in the room. I also use a Sony small microphone for extra sensitivity, but the unit has its own one installed which I never used. As for time, you put on the slow function and the tape lasts at least 90 minutes on each side, plenty of time for a three hour lecture with a 90 minute tape. The batteries last for many hours without needing to be replaced. These tape recorders are a dying breed and I see that Amazon and BB no longer carry this model, so I had to order an extra one through another company. If you need a recorder for college and want the cheapest and easiest way to review the lectures then buy this unit while it is still available because I don't know how long they will be sold as a new unit. A refurbished model costs as much as a new one purchased now so don't delay.
You'd be amazed at how many things can go wrong with a USB 2.0 hub. Happily, none of those nasty things happen with this D-Link hub.Plug it in to the USB port of the computer, plug the power into a 110 v AC outlet and you are good to go with 7 USB 2.0 devices. (It will handle USB 1.x, but remember that a slow device will slow everything else down. That's the nature of USB, not a problem with the product. This is a hub, not an intelligent switch.)The USB hub itself is relatively small, which is nice. Some manufacturers make these things way bigger than they need to be. This one is compact, but has good clearance between each of the seven USB connecters. By the way, all the connectors are on one side, which is much to be preferred to those units where the USB ports are spread out on two or three sides, which simply adds to cable clutter.Construction is as solid as it can be for a mass produced unit of this type and price.The supplied USB cable is about 6 feet long.My only criticism is that the power adapter is as relatively large wall wart kind and takes up too much space on a power bar. Unfortunately that's the way it is with most manufacturers of this kind of product.On the whole, a well designed, well constructed product at a fair price.Jerry
D-LINK DIR-655 EXTREME N GIGABIT WIRELESS ROUTERDID THE JOB. WHAT A STRONGER BOOST FOR HOME RECEPTION AND IT DID THAT
This is a great pre-amp. I use it with a Canary Audio CA-301 MKII. I use two Mullard cyroed 12AT7 CV4024 and two Telefunken 12AX7 ECC83 tubes. Best that I have found doing tube rolling, and found another user who ended up with the same conclusion.
I have used a laser printer for many years and this one has excellent quality and excellent value.
If I had known these fuses would lead to my arrest and subsequent weekend in the Maricopa County "jail" I would have never bought them. Just kidding, it was actually the Pima County jail.They're fuses. They'll hopefully blow up before my car burns down. If my car burns down I'll let you all know. They were the cheapest ones and that's what I look for most in fuses. What else is there to say?
i am very surprised at the awesome quality and value of the SB-600.its easy to use... great build... and awesome results...i have a SB-800 and tried using SB-600 as a remote flash, and it was a breeze to set it up...simply put if you are on a budget or just want a extra flash or simply want to buy something tried and tested and great value for money... look no further and go for SB-600
OK... maybe not ever, but no one should buy these things. The sound quality is great... but they won't stay in your ear unless you lie down and don't move. Impossible to use in the gym and not even that good anywhere else. Whoever designed these things should be fired!
I used this as part of a custom console I built for my 1968 Plymouth Fury VIP so I could retain my original radio intact. After building the console, I flipped the unit upside down and mounted it to my console. It put the radio at the right angle for easy operation and blended in well with the overall appearance of the 1960's interior.
The Panasonic set I feel is very superior except for an intermittant problem whereas while watching the picture goes blank and in the upper left corner a small box appears displaying the mode I am watching.Again intermitant,consulted with the manufacturer over the phone to solve problem,was told if it continues to call for service or return.Problem persisted,led me to request a refund for I didn't want service to a brand new set,also wanted to purchase different manufacturer.I was completely satisfied with the set and gave it 4 stars. would have kept it and rated it 5 stars except for the random problem in my particular set.I would still recommend this set for I probibly got a lemon and that happens every now and then.
For $3 and free shipping with the rest of my order, who cares if it's hand crimped? This cable has performed flawlessly for the past 2 months and I see no reason why I should ever have a problem.
I love this thing. I did a lot of research for a great-sounding iPod dock/speaker system before buying so I expected it to be great, and I have not been disappointed. It has great sound and great power, more than I can ever use in my flat without infuriating my neighbors. It's attractive and compact. My only complaint is that the volume moves up/down in noticeable increments, so it's occasionally difficult to get it at the precise volume I'd like (again, the neighbors), but that is a very minor annoyance. The little remote takes a bit of thought to use but is quite easy once you get the hang of it, and there is a handy sticker guide to the buttons on the back of the remote, if you need a hint. It wasn't the cheapest one around, but once you listen to it the reason why is obvious; it is absolutely worth the extra spend.
Kingston makes some great RAM, and this is another example of that fact. I've used this particular RAM in two different computers: a Dell Mini 9 and a Mac Book. It works well in both applications. If you're looking for high quality RAM that doesn't break the bank, this is the way to go. Also, Kingston has a great warranty and replacement program, so in the off chance that you do have an issue, you know you are covered. This is a great price for some great RAM.You can't go wrong here, especially with free shipping.
This unit, while attractive, is relatively useless without the included Windows software, which allows you to download the 'detailed maps'.Unfortunately, Garmin seems to have taken a demonstration build from whoever they OEM the unit from, and horribly break it. My brother, who I bought this for, has 25 years of professional software engineering experience. After wasting over four hours trying to install the maps, with the installer crashing over and over, he contacted Garmin support via email.Garmin support told him to WAIT FOR THE CD TO STOP SPINNING BEFORE INSERTING THE NEXT ONE. GIVE ME A BREAK! There's no way the lousy software they ship with the iQue works for ANY of their customers.I am so angry at, and dissapointed with, Garmin. Thanks for ruining my brother's Christmas. Beyond a doubt this is the last product from Garmin that he or I will ever consider purchasing.
I disagree with the previous reviewer who panned this item (and also didn't seem to find the 640x480 resolution video mode). For the price it met expectations (and was smaller than I expected). You aren't going to get briliant results with a pocket-sized mpeg4 realtime codec and fixed focus lens. This camera will not replace your DV tape camera - and I don't think that's its intention. It is really compact and lightweight and fits easily in a pocket, and that is its real strength.Rather than comparing this to tape-based cameras (or even the much larger and more expensive Panasonic HD-based cameras), this camera should be compared to products like the Aiptek range of CF-based cameras. And, having owned an Aiptek previously, I must say that this is much better. The video results are way better than the Aiptek cameras (which use CMOS sensors rather than the more expensive CCD that this camera has). I found the still photo results mixed - when I took photos indoors under strip lighting I needed a very steady hand to prevent blurring, but photos taken outdoors came out well.All in all, I think that this camera fits well in a niche between the totally crap CMOS cameras, and tape-based video cameras. It won't replace the latter, or your still camera, but if you want a video camera that you can just keep in a pocket or handbag and have accessible all the time, this is about the best one available right now.You can see a short video and still photo I took with this camera &lt;a href=http://www.bradygirl.com/DV-5>here&lt;/a>
I attached this relay inside the fuse box of my Silverado and wired it to turn off the 12v supply to the 7-blade trailer connector if the truck was not running. Mounts with singe screw easily connected with blade terminals. Good pricing and performance.
If you are lucky, and that's a big "if," you might have all your remotely controllable appliances working in short order. The software ambitiously attempts to guide you via wizards to set up every possible device for every possible activity. And if the software that runs on your PC fails to get everything right, the "Help" on the remote tries to correct any errors.If you manage to get everything working via those two simple activities, you will be one happy camper. But if the simple process fails, you will find that the software is much less user friendly in troubleshooting mode. Here are a few of my biggest complaints.1. Power on/off problems: I ran into this problem with both my television and with my AC/Heating unit. If the software erroneously thinks your device needs to send a "Power Toggle" command rather than separate "Power on" and "Power off" commands, it's hard to convince the remote to use the "Power on" and "Power off" commands since there is no easy way to delete or disable an extraneous command from the list of commands held in the database for that device. Even more frustrating is trying to use the on-remote "Help" button to correct these errors. When it works, life is good, but when it fails, it goes into an infinite loop of asking "Is the Device On?" then "Now is the Device On?". Well, "infinite" is *probably* an exaggeration (at least, I hope so), but I attempted at least two dozen cycles of that game before giving up. There's no way of knowing whether the remote is trying the same failing command over and over, or whether it is trying new commands every time, but from a user friendliness perspective, I would say the "Help" software should give up after about six failed attempts.2. It was completely non-obvious which device type I should select to program my iPod docking station. It seems to me that this is one of the most common devices likely to be controlled remotely, yet there is no device type that includes "MP3 Player," "iPod," or "Docking Station" in its name. Eventually, I stumbled across the correct device type ("Digital Music Server"), but it should not have been so difficult.3. When you enter your device brand and model number, it's completely unknown whether or not your device type was matched in the database. Sometime during the rest of the setup, you'll realize the answer is "no" when the software says, "I found a similar device: Acme 123. Is this OK to use?". Whether it helps or hurts to say "yes" for a device type you don't recognize is not clear. If you say "yes," the remote may be programmed to send some commands that are not actually available for your device, and as I mentioned in the "Power on/off" section, having an extra "Power Toggle" command might mean lots of troubleshooting. If you say "no," on the other hand," you'll have to manually "teach" the Harmony 670 every single command by shooting commands at it with the device's original remote.These were the big hitters that caused me to spend half a day getting my TV, DVD, VCR, CD Player, iPod dock, Receiver, and AC/Heating unit all playing well together. Despite all the initial frustration, however, it truly is nice to have all the necessary devices power themselves on to the correct settings for the various audio-visual activities, replacing the five remotes that used to be required for those same activities. Since I'll hopefully be amortizing that initial pain over many days of happy button pushing, I'll still give this item a 4-star rating.P.S. As I'd hoped, that initial setup pain is now a distant memory 8 months later. I love this remote so much, I bought one as a gift when I noticed my brother-in-law's complex, multi-remote machinations to change settings on his multimedia setup. He's also a big fan now. Try it, you'll like it.
The order came with any problem. I would suggest however checking your local stores for a price as the shipping charge for ordering one item can make the trip to your local store worth the trip.
I have had this bag since 2008 and love the design of it. You don't have to go through a flap getting in your way when you open it like with many other styles. Although the photo makes it look more streamlined, it is actually pretty square. The interior space can hold a Nikon D700 with a mid-range lens attached (like the 24-120 f4), another mid-height lens or two or a lens and a flash. I can fit my SB900 flash in if I slant the top down a bit, but it won't stand upright. The new 70-200 f4 lens is about 2" too tall to stand upright.The only problem I have had with the bag is that after about 2 years I noticed the neoprene stripe down the front flap started to wear down and flake off. The bag is still usable but it looks is a bit worn because of that. I still continue to use it because I really like the bag's design. I have another bag to handle the longer lens when I need it but wish Lowepro would make another bag with the same design but 2" - 3" taller.
Initially sounded flat when reprodicing analog or digital sourced material. Wow and flutter very good and tape transport very stable.Modifying this equiptment will void your warranty, so wait til it has passed. Top cover easily removed for full interior view. Bias, speed, input and output volumes all easily adjusted via tunable circuits and clearly labeled on circuit board.My adjustments put the frequency responses (inaccurately) higher than my Onkyo deck when reproducing to any type cassette. I had to back it off due to too much bias ceiling and to naked human ears with Dolby C, is indescernable to the source vinyl or CD. Now my best deck in 15 years.Sturdy wheels and rollers, gears and easily replaceable, readily available belts. Highly recommended by a reel to reel enthusiast. Happy music and long live analog.
This is the second time the keyboard feet have broken. The worst part is they can't send you replacement feet, you have to send the entire thing back and then they send you a new one. others have had this same problem. Based on my experience, I would avoid this product.
$50 to protect a $650 investment, sounds pretty good to me. With the extra battery and a few discs, it seemed like the way to go. When it came in the mail, however, I found a few flaws. First, the disc holder can only hold four discs. Four! The case should hold at least 10 for how thick it is. Second, all of the accesories (power cords, A/V cords, battery, DVD's) barely fit. I found a way to tetris it all in, but it takes a while to fidget the camera out, not good if you're in a hurry. It does protect the camera, though, and if you're just going on a day trip, you wouldn't bring all the cords anyway. Then, it fits like a glove. The idea of a case is good, but the actual product leaves some to be desired.
This cooling pad is the best that I've tried to date. I have had one for about three years now and recently purchased another one the same. After rough handling, I disrupted the connection quality of the first unit by not disconnecting the usb cord when moving it in and out of the laptop bag. I'm sure if I try I will be able to improve the connection when I figure out how to take the pad apart. It's strong and durable and good value. One of the quietest I have used.
This was my first real SLR, after a few years with a Sony MVC-400 semi-SLR. With that prior experience, the basics with the d80 were almost trivially easy to learn.The 18-135mm kit lens is a good all-purpose "vacation" lens, with only a tiny amount of chromatic abberation occasionally visible at 18mm (specifically sharp and distant objects in landscapes), and only then if you look for it.Feels good in the hand even with a heavy lens.
This is fun to have. In a medium size city like Minneapolis it works very good. Lots of stations to choose from.But not very happy with Amazon shipping. Been a user of Amazon for a long time, and I think they're deliberately delaying the shipping if you use their super saver shipping.... Read things like this for other products on Amazon. Think they want you to upgrade to a better shipping method. Even though when you order they say "ships within 24 hours" they didn't ship mine for a week. And the reason they gave me was that I choose super save shipping and it might get delayed because of that.
I was looking for a BT adaptor for my laptop that would support a stereo BT headset, and do dialup networking over bluetooth with my mobile phone. I'd never used bluetooth on a PC before, but the setup was very simple. RF is very strong - I can listen to my headphones from way more than 30 feet without distortion. Overall I'm very pleased.
I ordered this kit for a Squier Se. (The SE came in a strat pack with amp and accessories) The pickup covers are too shallow and allowed the pole pieces to stick way out. The p-up selector tip was too loose on the switch and kept falling off. I put a bit of tape on the switch to keep the tip on. The rear control cavity plate is way off and dosen't fit. The only thing that fit properly was the control knobs and the tip of the trem bar. Just be careful before you order. I ended up switching back to the original parts.
My laptop headphones were broken mysteriously (won't get into that right now) and listening to music is an absolute necessity for me so I went straight to Amazon to check out the best ones I could find. I ended up finding these headphones and I loved the price but I know cheap items usually break easily and aren't quality-made. This is ONE cheap purchase that I can safely say I am PROUD to endorse. These headphones are AWESOME!!! I only paid about five bucks for them and they have some of the best bass I've heard on headphones!!! I would recommend them to anyone.
They charge, they work. Have not had them long enough to comment on how they last.
I have to affirm how wonderful this laptop is... It may not be the right choice for someone who wants impressive 3D gaming, or a large screen with large font, but I have had not complaints at all. But then again, I like the small screen, the high resolution, the high contrast, the small keyboard (which some people think is too mushy, but I like b/c there is not much travel). This thing travels well, I don't need to bring the AC adapter along when I have been getting a solid 4 hr battery life. The speed is quite good. I have not upgraded to 1 GB of RAM yet, but so far I have been able to process MRI images and 3D reconstructions without a problem.
Overall, this is a fair unit for the cost. It's simple to set up for those who are -- or aren't -- tech savvy and the UI is fairly straightforward. Since my original review there have been some nice features added including a UPnP Media server allowing you to stream (some) media files over your network to a compatible device such as a Playstation 3. D-Link has kept support up on this product and that is always nice for the consumer.The biggest flaw that this unit has, and to be fair it might only affect older hardware versions, is that while it is touted as gigabit the processor and memory are not powerful enough to provide this speed. It's pretty well documented on various tech forums had I taken the time to do proper research and I advise you to look into this. I'm getting around 104mbit/s max which is nowhere near the theoretical maximum of 1000mbit/s I should be getting. I've messed with the jumbo frames, Vista and 7's network performance options, different disks, different routers, etc. It doesn't matter. As pointed out, this really only matters to someone who has a network capable of faster than 100Mbps. This would include a wireless network using 802.11n+ or 1Gbps and can potentially slow a transfer by up to 10x (ie. a 10 minute transfer over real gigabit would be about 100 minutes over this).Buyer beware.
I was looking for an slide scanner and I feel I found what I was looking for.
I bought my Kowa scope with a 25 x Long eye relief eyepiece, but found that I could not digiscope with it. This is a great lens for using a simple 3x camera with and for all around viewing.
I first bought this TV as an open box item, because there were none in stock. I used it for two days and then it developed horizontal lines and a shadow effect in the picture. I took it back and bought another one, which had never been used. It has really bad color quality in the TV portion and a buzzing sound on one of the speakers. I plan to return it also. Too bad, because I love the operational ease of the DVD player - and not having to have an additional piece of equipment.
I knew that these batteries would meet our needs. The real test will be time, but they work great for the start. I'd be happy if we really do get more than 500 charges from these. The one dissappointment is that Amazon advertised them as being 2500mAh, but that is not what we received. We got 2300mAh. Not nice. It does matter. We're okay because we simply wanted more than 2000.
The ipod works great!It's very easy to use.I own a Nano also. Great company, great products!
I love this disc. I've created thousands of DVDs and CDs over the last 20 years and these never develop any errors or data loss -- or at least very VERY little. This can't be said about other DVD brands with aluminum reflective layers and such. I have found 3 errors on a total of hundreds of these gold discs. Most other brands are bad and devloping errors within a year. I can't use a computer program to copy home movies, but rather need to do it manually, and if there are too many errors, I can't do it at all. I just end up with a coaster. Please do yourself a favor. If it's worth making a memory, it's worth preserving it. At two bucks a disc, I can go for that. DO YOURSELF THE FAVOR OF SAVING THE MEMORIES. My hard drive crashed. The same week, my backup crashed. I called Backblaze. They said that they had not been backing up my drive for a year! Thank heaven I had most of it saved on gold DVDs, at least the most important stuff.
I purchased this Westinghouse shortly before Christmas, largely because of positive reviews from a variety of websites and its inexpensive price.In terms of picture quality, the Westinghouse does not disappoint; it produces stunning picture in high definition and does a fair job with 480p standard definition televison as well. DVDs upscaled by a stand alone player (I use my Xbox 360 set to 1080p with a VGA out) also look very good.On the downside, the television offers very little in terms of color customization beyond selecting between three color temperatures. Likewise, aspect ratio selection is also limited to standard and fill. These generally get the job done, though, if you want to stretch standard def television to fill the widescreen using the fill setting, other televisions have subtler ways of doing so.Also, I don't know if this is typical, but the television seemingly won't natively accept a widescreen signal from a 480p source through the component inputs. It bunches up the screen vertically; this problem is easily solved by selecting "fill", which stretches the image horizontally producing a widescreen image that is in no way visually distorted ( though there may be some edge clipping.This only comes into play if you're trying to watch a DVD using a non-upconverting player, and, as I said, is solvable. However, I do reccommend purchasing a standalone upconverting DVD player to get the best picture.The only other downside to this television is its middling remote, which sometimes seems unresponsive, but is workable.All-in-all, the Westinghouse is an Amazing television. It may be light on features, but its picture quality rivals that of televisions costing THOUSANDS more. I would purchase it again without hesitation.
The bag itself looks good, price is unbeatable, but if you're just going to buy this because of the price, then you might consider other bags in the market. If you buy this online and have it shipped, shipping will cost almost the same amount as the bag itself.You could try to buy another bag and have Amazon ship it for free!!
*** Why choose this small gadget?For the past couple of years, I took a lot of videos and produce quite some family DVDs. I have two camcorders, one with 1-CCD and one with 3-CCD. I have two seperate video lights to add light when taking video at low light conditions. I have two digital cameras that both can take video also. One of it can even zoom in/out during video taking mode (very few digital cameras support this feature). But this PSV-351 point-and-shoot camcorder still adds value to my collections.For serious events, I use my 3-CCD camcorder with vidoe light (but, as you can see, it's quite hassles.). But for daily life, I could use this PSV-351 point-and-shoot camcorder. This PSV-351 is so light and so easy-to-carry-around and very easy-to-use. I just bring it with me all the time. In terms of video quality, I tried it with various light conditions, with subject in various distances. Here are my assessments. (1) It tends to produce videos with more saturated colors. So, the vidoes looks more vivid and colorful. (2) It produces decent videos even in lower light conditions (compared with my other camcorders). Base on my experience, most of camera-based videos show better low-light performance. Not sure why. (3) Since the focus is fixed, it's for sure the video image won't be sharp enough. But after couple of trials, you can figure out the best distance between you and the subject to create a more sharp vidoe images. My experience is around 5 feet. (4) The saved video is in AVI form, so virtuall any viode application software can take it.These days, digital camera's price comes down faster than you believe. But for a digital camera with compact size, with the capability to take both video, audio together at 480x640 @ 30frame/sec, the price is still higher than this PSV-351. I got mine with $86 (Amazon's daily special), after $20 rebate, my final cost is $66. For this price, I still could not find a competative digital camera. Good value. For the price that I paid and for the value that it provides, I give it 5 starts.*** Costco endorsement ***Costco store in my local area starts to carry this simple point-and-shoot camcorder also. Cocsto's price is $89.99. Costco has a very very generous return policy (this is very important issue for people buying computer, camera, camcorder, and other electronic stuff). They carry prodcuts with decent quality and good value to prevent overwhelming returns. I am pleased with this little camcorder.*** Low-light video performance ***I did an apple-to-apple video comparison between this simple point-and-shoot PSV-351 camcorder and my 3CCD Panasonic camcorder under low-light condition (inside my living room with a 300W floor lamp). I am very impressed that the PSV-351 produces far more better vidoe than my Panasonic 3CCD camcorder. As I pointed out in my previous review, camera-based camcorder (like this PSV-351) tends to produces better videos for low-light conditions. But I am just surprised to see this PSV-351 such a good performance in low-light conditon.*** Video editing ***This PSV-351 stores the video in mpeg-4 form. Most Video editing software can handle the mpeg-4 format video. If you like to edit the mpeg-4 video but your PC is not that powerful, you may want to convert the mepg-4 vidoe into DV-format first (against, most video editing software can do this).
Good system, but make sure you replace the wire kit. At the shop they would not install these wires given in the "free wiring kit" because they are such a low quality and cannot handle the power that these subs and amp needs. The new wiring kit i picked up from the shop was $65. More money but worth not putting in those dangerous wires in your car. I also recommend getting a bigger amp to fully power these subwoofers to their full capabilites.
SD cards provide a way of getting the pictures that explain any story well. Best part is that pictures can be deleted if not exactly right. Not waisting film or wondering how photo's will be? How about pictures of loved ones today that I would have loved to have had 30 yrs ago. " If I only had pictures of loved ones who are gone now " ( take the shots today so always have those memories ). Priceless one of a kind shots are worth Gold!Pick several of these 2GB cards. Pictures of wedding night or private honeymoon shots are kept secret this way. Wife pregnate? Private showcase of shots that will always be. Person can take small video's with these cards. Gold in a little SD card. Dowload the pics on to computer so larger images can be shown to friends.Fall colors or memory of the winning sporting event & gold gold gold! Limitless possiblities.
My DVR/Cable unit was relocated to an area in the family room that was not in the line of sight from the sofa. I purchased this after getting tired of being a contortionist to change channels. Worked perfectly right out of the box !!
I'll start off with what i liked:1. It can clip right on your laptop, or you can stand it up anywhere.2. It was a good price3. It takes ok videos4. Was delivered very quickly, less than 48 hours.Why I was dissapointed:1. Has a built in microphone, but is awful. It captures audio (not very well), but there is a horrible buzzing in the background i couldn't fix.2. I was excited about the lights that come attached, but, they are pretty much worthless. you cannot turn them off or on when you want b/c it has a sensor. when they do come on, they are not that bright and really dont do anything.
A recent long car trip proved the worth of my new GPS unit. It easily navigated us through and around major cities and back roads between them. I would say the maps and information in the Garmin are not as up to date as one would like. we found several roads and intersections that had been rebuilt and revised since the Garmin maps were created. Several restaurants were some years out of date and were closed or changed names. The unit worked perfectly, was pretty easy to use and understand and the out of date maps were seldom if ever a big problem. All in all, a good buy.
My girlfriend's mom gave me her apc battery backup surge protector, and i was exited at first to have battery backup. but i suppose the battery is dead because all this thing does is beep. not just little alerts, but loud obnoxious alarms. i thought i got it to work once, but was rudely awaken at 4 a.m. with more wild beeping noises. this guy is in the trash now. i guess my girlfriend's mom must hate me.
Does just what it says - allows you to use your ipod in the car and transmit the sound over the FM band to your car radio. It does not charge an iphone, but does work with one. Only problem in my area is that every single channel on the FM band is taken by a radio station so I get bleed over all the time. Works better on the interstate between towns.
I just bought this hub and it is amazing! When it is connected to a computer that is turned on, it lights up and it looks awesome. Plus, it actually works, unlike some of the other brands. The only bad thing about it, which only some people care about, is that it doesn't come with a plug. It still lights up without it, so I don't know why they even added a port to this great product from Targus.
been using this router for a couple of months, and everything has been as i expected. very straightforward product that does what it has to.-no problems with connection-speed is superb-wireless never fails-easy to set up
I was a little hesitant to spend so much money on a scanner, but I wanted one that was both fast and accurate. I got both in this machine. It can scan multiple pages at very high speeds, and the quality and clarity of the images is great. I generally scan to pdf, but I've scanned to OCR and found that it was able to recognize most of the text quite accurately. It also has a variety of filters with which one can enhance images (for example, if the document to be scanned is in pencil, or if it has a colored background). If you play around with the settings, you can greatly enhance the images. I also appreciate how compact this model is; in its closed position it occupies the same amount of desk space as a standard-sized magazine or sheet of paper. The software and controls are extremely simple and intuitive, so you don't have to learn much to get started.The only negative I've found is that it does jam fairly easily if the original is crinkly, too thin, etc., so you have to be careful. I don't know how this compares with other sheet-fed scanners, because this is the first one I've owned.All and all, if you do a fairly high volume of scanning and can live with the price, I recommend it highly.
Due to some of the quirks my Quantaray, I wanted something a bit faster and more reliable for my jobs. When I first powered up the SB-400, I was amazed how much faster it charged than my Quantaray(8-seconds on a good day) The build quality is also miles ahead of this cheap rebranded Sunpak. The Nikon is a little heavier, has a metal shoe, wonderful locking mechanism and just feels more solid. However, none of this matters as much as the outcome of the photos...With both flashes set at no bounce, there's very little noticeable difference. However, as soon as you click them up a notch, the power difference is quite obvious. Consider the bounce on the SB-400 more of an added bounus than a feature. While the pictures at 60-degrees bounce weren't bad, they were much darker than my Quantaray. Going all the way to 90-degrees made the photos almost too under-exposed to use.The Nikon also lacks an AF-Assist light. The one in the Quantaray is quite effective even farther out than the built-in assist light, so having one would be quite a nice addition.Also lacking on the Nikon are manual controls. There's no way to bump the EV up any higher... Well, there may be some way within the camera, but even using the "Flash Comp", I couldn't get it nearly as bright as the Quantaray was, especially when it was maxed out.So all in all, I do really like this flash. However, if you plan to use a bounce flash, I'd strongly recommend looking into something more powerful. And believe me, since I got my Quantaray, I almost never take photos anymore without bouncing the flash to some extent.
Cartridge arrived lickity split! Easy to use and I really appreciate Canon's efforts in recycling by providing a box and shipping label to return the used cartridge. Fast, easy and free shipping makes this choice a winner! Oh, and the price was better then local or online 'box' stores.
It is good to travel, but it is not as small and versatile as I thought
I didn't realize how good this camera is, until I "upgraded" to Nikon D5000First reaction after the first photoshoot was that I want my D40 back. But it was to late. I had sold it already.For my taste, even new D7000 is no match for D40 in terms of image quality.
I had tried a couple of generic amplifier in the 12-22Db range, and it was only good for 1 split (2 for HTPC). As soon as I added another output (1 straight to TV) the quality dropped drastically, and they didnt support cable modems so I needed another splitter which contributed to the crummy signal. The Moto amplifier works really well. I was hesitant to spend almost twice as much as the others, but the difference is like night and day.There is no adjustable gain however, but it works so well I dont care. Also, the power adapter uses coax, with a screw on plug. Kinda wierd, and not as flexible as a regular power cord, but again, works so well I dont care. Excellent product.
The product came as promised and is more than enough storage for thousands of family memories.Transcend 16 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6
A great camera for the price. Easy to use and the pictures are excellent.
As a dj I've owned a lot of headphones from $50 to $250 pairs. The Sony V6's (Same headphone shell different driver) were my first real pair of headphones and they are also the only pair that has survived the whole time (about 17 years now) and still work flawlessly. Just have to change the ear pads every few years. So when I needed a second set I decided to upgrade to these. Better sound and the same durable build. There are better sounding headphones out there and you can pay a lot more for it, I have many times over, but if you need a workhorse on the decks or in the studio that you can rely on, these are it. I use them for dj'ing, studio work, and just listing to tunes.
Not what i expected to hard to set upHard to readWas not accuratetried to use it for land markings
The product I ordered did not work in my vehicle even though it said it was compatible on the packaging. 6 Avenue Electronics had no problem taking back the return even after I opened the package. Everyone I spoke to was very helpful throughout the process.
I got it a Few days ago i tried it with a Wii PS3 and a 360 the Color comes through fine but a White flicker across the whole screen making the device unusable and i haven't even got to the sound yet the sound doesn't work on any of the 3 channels. Im not sure what the first reviewer was on but the Isolation is horrid. Im really no surprised for $5 i really get what you pay for. The only thing i can say is the company does ship their products with haste i got it before i expected it, thats all i can say that was good.
I had this t.v. less than three years before the VCR went out on it. If the VCR doesn't work, the television shuts off automaticly. I have been able to stick my fingers inside the VCR and have managed to get the t.v. to stop turning off instantly and automaticly. I have no idea what my fingers are doing to make the t.v. stay on. It's like the eject portion of the VCR stays on which causes the t.v. to turn off as soon as it comes on. What happened to the years when we could expect to get 10 or more years out of a television set. I purchased a brand new t.v. today. A 14" Toshiba with no VCR or CD playes. I will be buying that separate as I cannot trust that I will be left without a television set again when the VCR/DVD goes out.I had to buy very expensive rabbit ears in order to be able to view this television set because it has very poor reception.Don't waste your money on this television set. I paid about $128 for it three years ago. It was a total waste of money
Good product holds my cd's I Threw it on the street and it didn't break,Blue looks cool too man .
I Love my new mini Ipod I would not trade it for the world!!! Yeah, I no it is a little expensnive but it is SO worth it!!!
I purchased this so I could hook up my XBox and my Playstation direct instead of using wireless. I used the Netgear Powerline HD Plus to get the connection to the downstairs but it only provides a single connection. I plugged the cable into this little bad boy and both gamming systems are online and I still have room to add a WII and a new model TV. Works great..
this product works great. its not a very expensive camera but has a high quality picture. its all that i can ask for for the price that i paid for it.
when i first got this i wasnt expecting it to be super fabulous or anything. i just needed a CD player for a trip that included a long car ride. over all i think this is a pretty good CD player.i dont like the earbuds but i never liked any of those kind that actually go in your ears because they can hurt sometimes. also in the beginning it would say that it had a low battery after it had been on for a while and i pressed play. but it would blink and go away and it would still work.i think the coolest thing about this is that it has two earphone jacks. really useful. but yeah overall its pretty good.
Many USB hubs are self powered - that means they draw all of the electricity they need in order to operate from the USB cable you connect from your computer to the hub. This USB hub actually has a power supply, yet it sporadically shuts off due to "strain on the hub" i.e. plugging in too many self-powered items which requires you to restart your computer before it will recognize the hub again. To put this into perspective, my setup includes a USB keyboard, USB CF card reader, and USB2 HD with power source. I occasionally use the top-loading port for my thumb drive. I found out later that this hub maxes out at 2 devices without a power adapter. Needless to say, I never thought I'd have power issues with this hub. I've had this thing for over two years and this is the only real complaint.
I'd previously purchased a cheaper (by 50%) vinyl covered camcorder bag which led me to purchase THIS one. The vinyl bag was constructed poorly and immediately began to show it. Despite due care, it developed a small tear in the vinyl without any apparent incident. The handle was cheap and deteriorated accordingly. The corners were sharp and the dimensions were approximately the same except it was slightly thinner and taller. This KATA bag is better padded, has round corners, can store the Sony NX5 Camcorder more securely, and while it's not a solid case, the material is rugged along with its construction. It is large enough to easily accommodate all the standard accessories (charger, extra batteries, filters, 2.2X telephoto lens, manual, spare microphone, headphones, etc.) without cramming.The dimensions were carefully considered for this purchase and they were dead on. This bag (reportedly) meets airline carry-on regulations and will fit in an overhead airline shelf or under the forward seat. But with all the hyper paranoia at airports, I don't fly anyway. But I DO ride the bus. This bag lends itself easily to that mode of transportation including a 2-wheeled cart that allows those of us too old to pack everything on our backs/shoulders to trundle our gear behind us yet squeeze through the aisle on a public bus. Don't get a longer bag as it will not fit in that critical passage. You'll annoy other passengers and the driver. This bag is sized just right if you need to sling it by its strap over your shoulder. It's tough material won't tear easily like the vinyl bags will.I can't speak to other model cameras/camcorders, but for the Sony NX5, its dimensions are perfect. I'm quite pleased with what it offers for the price. A bigger bag would carry far too much weight and other problems.
I love this boom box! It has wonderful features including a remote control and excellent sound quality. I like having the cassette and CD players on the top of the item. Overall, this is a wonderful purchase and I strongly recommend buying this boom box.
I just got it a few weeks ago and its the best deal out there, it was much more in the stores. The shipping and service was really good as well. HDTV is amazing, speechless, I didnt expect it to be than much better. I cant believe I have a home theater for a little over a grand, this would have cost 3k a year and half ago probably. The sound is fine, one thing is you have to get the good dvd cables for a good picture, they are called component cables, the ordinary composite cables gave a mediocre Dvd pic, now w/ composite its rivals the hdtv pic. They are cheap too.Its seems as if samsung fixed the sound problem, I got mine AUG 1st and have had no problems.
I just took my RioVolt to Europe for 10 days and avoided having to take my entire CD collection. Instead of almost 100 CDs and 100's of MP3s, I was able to fit it all on 7 MP3 CDRs -- and with only one device, I still had room to take my favorite CDs too. My only complaints are that battery life is a little shorter than advertised and the interface is a little clumsy at times. However, the Rio's flash memory can be updated by downloading from the website, so new features may be in the works -- even long after you have bought it, you can add the new features. Overall I am pleased with the quality of construction, much better than I'd expect from the ... MP3-CD competitors. But, as with any portable CD, be careful with it.
I wasn't expecting much for the price. That's why I bought 2, but since neither charged for even an hour I would say they are worthless at any price. Unless you need some cheap white plastic.
I purchased this charger+batteries in US and started using this in India. It was working till 6 months before. 6 months back it started giving trouble. When I use this in my Canon SX10 camera, I am able to take only 2 to 3 photo shots and it asks to change the batteires. But when I use Sanyo eneloop batteries, it works fine.The charger also started giving problem. It stopped functioning 6 months back. No display and no charging of the battery. I took to Sony service center. They said this charger cannot be serviced and a new charger has to be purchased.Totaly I am dissatisfied with this product.
This is my third digital camera and I just love it. It is easy to use, the LCD monitor is crystal clear and the pictures are just beautiful when printed.(I use an online photo processor.) The software is really easy to use. I highly recommend the A75.
best price works great so far, other cartidges last only about a year before failing even though still plenty`o toner. Hope this one lasts longer than that
This tripod case perfectly fits the product it was designed for. It's tight enough to keep everything snug and secure but you can fit the tripod in easily. It is durable nylon. Really, I don't know what else to ask for. Nice product.
We use tons of these pouches and we've never had a problem with them. They seal and they stay sealed, just like they're supposed to.
I love these, I give them as gifts, use them myself. No more rolling that mouse across anything, just roll the ball. I always keep one or two on hand extra for quick gifts.
The ipod video is by far the best ipod out right now i have over 15 hours of video on it and over 2000 songs and i still have 23 gigabites left. Plus this ipod is very durable, i dropped it four times and it still works. My only complaint is the screen and the front side of the ipod does get scratched up easily VERY! easily. Since I have the ipod black it is much more noticeable than the ipod white. Maybe i should of gotten a protector case the day i bought it. But other than that this is worth the price, even thought the price maybe high.
I bought this camera few months ago and I think its amazing product for beginners! Images are very precise and nice. I suggest to use Energizer alkaline batteries, these allows to take the highest amount of pictures, around 50-90 high quality with moderate/smaller use of flash and display. In case of heavy usage I strongly recommend rechargable batteries. Camera itself is very comopact, easy to use and full of features. The best feature is PANORAMA, you can take up to 10 images and put them together by enclosed CAMEDIA software.
So the cable I ordered works fine.If you're a DVI nub-- make sure you take a close look at the nodes in the picture and compare them to what you'll be plugging it into. There are a few different DVI connectors.
Recently took a road trip which covered many miles with many photographic opportunities. I took over six hundred pictures and I still had lots of room to take a whole lot more.
Pros:These are great sounding earbuds in my opinion. I have nothing much to compare them to except for the crappy earbuds that came with my Creative Zen and these really really old 90s Pioneer headphones. I wasn't looking for perfect sounding earbuds that block outside noise 100%, just great sounding ones that can block some outside noise. I don't even know what perfect sounds like so far though. I'd even be happy if they only blocked out 50% of outside noise. I'm using these on my Creative Zen, playing hip hop, rock, reggae, trance, and eurobeat. After choosing the equalizing settings depending on the type of music I'm listening to, they sound very clear, and the music has great bass. The bass to me sounds like subwoofers, and I really like that. Again I'm not an expert when it comes to sound, but if you're looking for headphones that deliver great bass that sounds genuine, these are ones to get that don't break the bank. Don't use the silicone tips that are too big for your ears. You can tell if they're too big for your ears if the music is muffled. If it's muffled, go a size smaller. I would recommend to start with the small size which are already fitted on the buds.Cons:Friends can talk crap right next to me when I have these headphones on and I won't even know lol. My left ear canal is slightly a different size compared to my right ear, so the equalization of the music is very minutely more to the right, but I can cope with that.
Be carefoul with this item from Office Depot. They never return your mail. They never send an email for shipping confirmation. I buy this item and never receive a confirmation from Office Depot.
It did everything that I needed it to do. It was a little hard to hook up but that was because of my internet provider.
Great printer. Very quiet and great quality printing. Prints clean and clear photos. We love the bottom paper loading feature. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase again.
This product was exactly what I was looking for and I am very pleased with it. My iPod's dock somehow got damaged, so after I got it replaced, I wanted to make sure that the docking area was covered and safe from things getting in there and damaging the metal pins inside. This iSkin does exactly that. My only complaint is that the wheel is a little hard to get to respond sometimes...but I have a co-worker that recommended this product and he doesn't have that problem. I am guessing it is just my iPod.
When I unplugged this cable from my HD receiver to my BlueRay player, the plug broke off and got stuck in the receiver. I can't complain too much though, the cable was only three bucks with free shipping. It had a warranty, but meh, I just ended up throwing it away. The signal and sound quality were great before it broke. You get what you pay for I suppose...
Bought this for my wife as she's a power numeric pad user and not having a real one on her Dell laptop was killing us both slowly (especially as the keyboard from the desktop upstairs kept going astray). Setup was a breeze (just plug it in) and everything just worked. We particularly like the fact that this keypad does NOT have the 00 key.
Purchased this printer May, 2007. Vista driver wasn't available until 1 1/2 mos later so I used it on my XP machine until then. Setup was easy except in the attempt to dummy-proof the installaiton wizard, you have no idea how to tell it not to answer calls coming into the fax line. After installation, even though I set the default printing preference to "fast draft", it would randomly print in normal mode. Ink cartridges are tiny. So, they don't last very long. After the Vista driver was available, I connected it to my Vista machine. Print speed was terrible. It takes 2-4 minutes to print 1 page. Sometimes, the print dialogue would just hang for a minute or so. HP support had no plans in place to fix the driver. I returned the printer.
After using this unit for the last month I've found it to be very easy to use. I've been using it for highway driving, but since there are no built-in maps this unit is really geared for boaters. However, it is still useful for highway navigation, especially if you enter waypoints in advance. I recently used it for a 600 mile trip by entering my own waypoints and it worked great. This is my first GPS unit and I've had a great time playing around with it, and I think it is a good unit for &quot;first time&quot; GPS users to learn about GPS. I plan to upgrade in the next year or so to a unit that includes maps (possibly the Garmin GPS III plus).
The deal was average but when I got the heatpipe I couldn't install the fan because the fan wasn't built for my motherboard. There was a lack of information about the product. So I now have an expensive heatsink laying on my desktop cause I can't use it even when the description said it was for my motherboard too.
The ink was just what they said it would be and works fine in my computer. It was competitively priced.
1 Gb mp3 players sell for $20-$80 depending on features and quality of construction. The current price for this is over $200. Look elsewhere, this is beyond a ripoff: it's nuts.
Pros: It's a monopod, and it's affordableIt's tall.Cons: A few too many for me.The mounting is very loose unless you tighten it with a coin.The only way to tighten it is with a coin. You'll break a fingernail trying to do that thing. My tripod has an easy screw.It's much too BIG.That little foot is absolutely uselss.That's about it. It's ok, but I'd keep shopping. Get something smaller and better made.
This booster did exactly what i needed. Picture is very clear now when before i could only get 5 fuzzy channels.. Never used a dif brand of booster but i know this one works well
Works Great have had no problems in one month of use in new digital camera.
I have accumulated quite a handful of expensive filters now and I find it a dilemna to carry them all with their cases. This wallet makes it more organized and easy to carry around. A must have for those having a lot of filters to carry around.
I enjoy available light photography with fast lenses and Leica cameras. When using P&S digitals, I've been frustrated by poor image quality at 400 and higher ASAs (like muddy old VHS tapes), slow lenses, and sluggish shutter lag. The Fuji definitely takes a huge stride at the high-speed image quality problem (possibly the best 800/1600/3200 images of any digital P&S), has a reasonably fast f2.8 lens and decent shutter timing. It can definitely take good photos without flash in bars and restaurants and general indoor conditions. Forget stabilitation if you want photos of people, if they are moving, nothing can stabilize that; you need higher sensitivity or faster lenses. The kicker is that the camera is one of the least expensive cameras I've ever bought, so even as digital depreciates the value of the camera, you don't feel like your investment is for nought.
I don't have any complaint in terms of the receiver itself. It works just fine, quickly finding the satellites. The screen is bright, easy to read, buttons are well placed, navigation along menus and functions is OK. I haven't used it on long trips, but battery life seems to be more than adequate.What I miss is a better base map, not living in the US. Documentation, when it comes to details of how tracks and routes differ, and how to deal with waypoints and viapoints is of no help. The software that comes with the unit is lame. Fortunately several free alternatives are available like GPS Trackmaker and GPS Babel. Also, Google Earth can send and receive data to the receiver.
The lamp is a VERY large single fluorescent bulb, basically exactly what I wanted. The main problem is that the switch is on the end of the large cylindrical counterweight, so that you have to reach all the way around the lamp to turn it on. Additionally, the large counterweight (which seems like it could have been made denser and smaller) makes placing the lamp usefully on a desk more difficult. Only other complaint is that the stand is a bit short, and it was a bit pricey with shipping.
I am a student pastor, and I use this device to record my thoughts in preparation for a sermon. I have also used it to record sermon rehearsals (approx. 15-20 minutes). In these cases it works very well, but after about one hour my iPod battery is very low. Unfortunately, I couldn't imagine using this to record a lecture longer than about 60 minutes.I have the 8GB iPod Classic. To convert the files from WAV to MP3 I use a free downloaded program called Switch (by NCH Swift Sound). It is very easy to use - simply drag the voice memo file from "My Music" in iTunes to Switch, and Switch saves as an MP3 in any folder you designate.Again, this is a great product, except for its drain on the battery.
Until now, I do not have any complain about this monitor. (...)
I love them in other words a lot of bang for the buck it may just be my flimsy desk of the acoustics under it but they really thump although one downfall was the really low frequency bass (60Hz and below) didnt come in too well but i was suprised at the beautiful sound quality that they had if you are in to rap,techno,rock,or new age these are the way to go they are sturdy and powerful and i only paid 50 bucks for them at a computer outlet so they were worth it to meif you have any comments about them or any other stereo equipment (i am a qualified expert)I would like to hear them at...or write to me at: 1034 old graysville Rd.Dayton TN,37321Thanks
works, but even with new firmware updates, the remote does not work all the time with each time of use.
I am not impressed with the rhinoskin. The case was designed very poorly. The most glaring defect is the inaccessibility of the hold button, which is used to prevent changes in volume and songs when exercising. To get at it, I've found it necessary to take the nano out of the case which defeats the purpose of having the case. In addition the clip is difficult to use because it's so stiff and heavy. The lanyard is not adjustable and is made out of a thin elastic. Though I haven't had problems with the case scratching my nano, it's not surprising that's an issue given the other problems. Save your money or buy something else.
If you need a portable printer this is a great choice. It is well-built &amp; solid without being too heavy to take with you. At the same time, it's versatile enough to be your everyday desktop printer too. I have tried a number of the &quot;portable&quot; printers that are available and so far the HP450ci looks the best, is built the best, and has lasted the longest even with a lot of use. In summary: It's well-built, light weight and the print quality for text &amp; pictures is good.
I've had this motherboard for several years with no problems. Judging from other people's reviews, though, I guess it's hit or miss.
Had no problems installing this and works with most to all snap in wall plates, and regarding the price, it saved me 50% of what radio-shack wanted for there's.
I bought this radio so I could listen to my favorite hot-headed AM political radio shows on the way to work while I was experimenting with a combination of walking and riding the bus. As long as you have one favorite station, you are fine. Tuning is very sensitive and you've got to get a feel for the analogue tuning dial.The stations come in clear, but so does the interference from street lights, power sources, etc. that one is continually exposed to in a city environment. Maybe I'll listen to it while doing yard work at home. This is the kind of ratio you take for a walk in your small town or kick back on the deck and listen to with the headphones so you don't disturb others. It's a cute and functional radio for the money, but it didn't work for what I intended to use it for.
i bought several of these. they arent very sturdy but they sound fantastic and work well with my ipod. at this price order a couple and take advantage of the free shipping on &25. they are much better than earbuds that tend to fly out moments after insertion.
Hello,I own HP TX1301au Tablet Laptop. I was quiet worried for my laptop by keeping it directly in the laptop bag. I used to travel alot and was getting tensed about the screen of my laptop as the roads here are bumpy.Then I searched for sleeves, and i came across this product. Since I already had few Case Logic product (car pouch) so i bought this sleeve. And you wont believe it fits my 12.1 inch widescreen laptop very easily. Its not tight , not loose. Its perfect. Now I carry it sometime only in sleeve, mostly i prefer keeping my laptop in this sleeve and then putting it in bag.Cushion is thick enough to protect it from breaking if even fells off.I dont find much room for any charger and even i never wanted as i always carry 6 cell battery in this sleeve external pocket.And I forget to tell you, this is Reversible, that means u get two colours( i have blue and orange).Guys owninng laptops and are really bothered to take care of it, buy this. Laptops are like babies, they require cushion for sleep.Happy Shopping,Manish Rohra
when my gateway tower died after 5+ years of reliability i was in a panic because although i was pretty good with backing up files on an external HD, i didn't get everything. in fact, i missed alot of stuff. after checking out data recovery services and looking at costs of almost $200, i did a little research, came across this and thought, "why not give it a shot before i try a service"a 2nd grader could set it up. all you have to do is remove your old HD from your computer, make the connection and drag your files into whatever new drive you like. If your old HD has failed mechanically, this will not work - in my case i was getting crazy error messages in my old system saying that windows could not start, config files were corrupted/missing and some other crazy stuff, but i knew at the very least, the drive issue was not mechanical. nothing else i tried worked and i knew if i reinstalled my os i would lose my files.this product could not have worked better. Highly recommended
I bought a few of these to connect my router to a box with outlets for all of the CAT-5 cables in my house. They're good quality and I've had no trouble with them.Why pay $15 or more for these at a store when you can get the same quality for much less?
great amp. had on 2 memphis m1 12s pumped the he11 out of them. did overheat but never cut off. best amp i have had
Great for random use to capture special moments of my child's life. Easy to use and small enough to keep on hand all of the time.
I can not get this card to work with my G4 tower running 10.2.8
Got these yesterday, ordered 2 of them, I use them for storing software programs, as i run a small 1 man pc repair shop. Im sure they will serve me well, they are already in use.
this is a must have for the vision impaired who still can and want to operate a tv remote. i am unable to operate a standard remote, the buttons are too small and hard to distinguish. even if you can see, they are a great eye-catcher--everyone who comes in has a comment. have never seen one in the stores--great to be able to get them online. the big-buttons in the stores are heavy and complicated to operate and expensive.
Ready to set Modes makes it very easy to use.Battery life is very good.Very good user manualNot heavy as you see in picture comparing to the sizeLens cover is not good( broke on the same day)
my black ink registed low and color cartridge 1/2 full when I printed the first day. Maybe old or dried up
This is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I love it so much. It's perfect pocket size, and every thing else!!!Buy It! You won't be sorry!
I'll try to add a little to what has already been written in other reviews. I've been holding out for quite sometime to make a decision between small, lightweight, long battery life MP3 players with limited memory, or ones that are a bit larger, heavier, and have hard-drives big enough to hold my own CD collection. In the end, I chose &quot;small&quot; because my PC is the better place to hold my library, that's where I make the MP3s anyway, and I use the PC like a stereo these days. This Chiba is super small and lightweight, no bigger than the Palm of my hand, fits easily in a pocket, and AAA battery life is great. 256MB + optional 512MB expansion is plenty for my listening habits (on the train to/from work, or exercising &lt;-ha). The built in FM tuner with presets is a big plus too, and WMA support means it's supporting a great deal of online music you can buy.I find the controls and display very easy to use. Another review complained that they were prone to error, but there is a lock button to prevent that! Read the manual, it's short and useful. The Rio Chiba software does, in fact, suck. I use MusicMatch, and it is compatible &quot;out of the box&quot; with the Chiba, but I find their playlists somewhat incompatible, and I still choose to use the Rio software to upload my playlists to the Chiba because it has a size calculator. Other than that, the software is really, really miserable (though it did read and find my library correctly). It's the weakest link, goodbye.I don't find the construction to be as weak as others have indicated, though I agree that the battery lid does not *seem* secure (but I think it is). The belt clip must have been made with people who wear belts made of tissue in mind. But the little clip case itself should provide enough protection to ease your mind about shock.I found the headphones great, and the volume impressive. Ultimately, I may try to find more comfortable earbud-type headphones than the Sennheisers. Audio quality is excellent, the equalizer is a nice touch.I would encourage Digital Networks (and any purchaser of the Chiba) to get some better software. But failing that, I think that most users who favor lightweight portability, an FM tuner, and the minimum acceptable onboard memory (to me, anything less than 256 is useless) will find the Chiba a great deal if you can get it for $150 - 160, especially if you already have your own software and music subscription.
As anyone who does a little research knows, when it comes to digital video cables, either it works or it doesn't. This one works. Don't be scammed by stores selling the exact same performance for $20+, or "premium" cables that give you no benefit whatsoever. This is all you need.
Yeah, nothing special, it's the cable they advertised. Right color and size. As far as quality, well it works and I perceive no performance change from the previous cable.
This bag is great for carry-on only flyers. Plenty of room for as much as 4 days of changes of clothes. Removable backpack is very comfortable to wear. However, it could use a a couple more pockets or reorganization of the spaces in it's compartments. The backpack's big pocket's opening makes it a little difficult to get thing in and out. Overall, I'm very pleased at how functional and smoothly this luggage works. The handles are very soft and comfortable for when you need to carry the big bag.
There are no, and I mean NO HDMI cables within 30 miles of my house for under 30 bucks a piece. I've previously bought cheap component cables off Amazon with good results so I tried these and haven't had any problems. Picture quality is excellent and the connectors and wiring look sturdy. I've been using them for several months with no problems.
Waited about two weeks for the Ignitek to be delivered. Once I recieved it when I open the package the deviceis not bigger than a man hand nor did it work for my Ipod Nano. This device is Only for the 1 generation nanowhich is not disclosed in the description so buyer BEWARE.
la mejor laptop que he tenido en mi vida... ya esta obsoleta por su capacidad, pero en su epoca fue lo maximo y al menos aun sigue funcionando... luego de mas de 6 o 7 a&ntilde;os jaja ;)
This adaptor was very user friendly. My computer found the hardware right away and the driver was easy to install. The product seems well made; I really like the flexible cord because it gives any relief to cord strain. I was hooked up to the Internet within seconds!
This glue pen I purchased to use for gluing pictures to my scrapbooks. I was VERY disappointed. As soon as I got it, it went straight in the trash. Not worth the money. Mine was dried out and not usuable. Don't waste your money.
This was the perfect TV for our needs: It fits the space, is economical, has great picture size and quality, and lots of features. It is a good blend of current digital and CRT technology. Not an LCD and bulky as they come, but once in place it delivers a quality viewing experience.
This is my first SLR. I used to own a Canon S2 IS and was looking forward to the next step. I was thinking about Canon 400D, Nikon D80 and Canon 40D and ultimately selected this. I did not opt for the kit lens as many reviews has mentioned that it is not upto the capabilities of the 400D and so I selected Tamron 28-75mm, f/2.8.400D is an awesome camera. I've been able to really push my limits high. I don't have nothing much to add to the already mentioned regarding this wonderful camera. All in all this must have been a winning product for Canon.The only thing lacking is the true spot meter and thus it earns 4 stars. I would recommend it to anyone starting to shoot DSLR.
Best TV I've ever owned. Colors and contrast is beautiful, and doesn't do that stupid screwed up ratio thing that other TVs do. The picture probably looks as good as my friends 4000 dollar Panasonic.
I purchased two UPS. One failed during the first week. Made a loud pop sound and smelled the good old burn electronics smell. I'm getting it replaced now. Generally I've found APC to be a very good company. I guess some early field failures are to be expected. Should there be other reports such as mine I would suspect that the product has faults.
The first time I ran it at high volume it fried, total piece of junk!I would not recommend this brand to anyone.
Great product. Dead easy to install - less than 10 minutes start to finish. Works well and great range.
I have the Logitech Cordless V270 bluetooth mouse. It does its job pretty well. I like the fact that it is a fairly compact mouse, but isn't too small. The wheel works well, and it connects via bluetooth pretty quickly.I've downgraded it to 4 stars for 2 reasons. The first is that the Logitech setpoint software isn't exactly compatible with the Synaptics touchpad drivers that come with my Dell e1405 notebook computer. Everytime the computer restarted, the synaptics mouse acceleration setting would go back to the default setting. Eventually I figured out that uninstalling setpoint allowed the synaptics driver to work better. The cost of removing setpoint is loosing the acceleration of the mouse.The second issue is that the mouse isn't exactly smooth in its movement on the screen. I suspect this has to do with it being a bluetooth mouse, as I've never noticed this behavior on my wired, or regular cordless mice.
it works as advertised, but the pointy end is actually pretty fat. it didn't fit some of the wrenching points on the lens i was working on. i need a finer product.
I wish they weren't quite so snug on cd booklets, but otherwise this product is fine. It's cleared up a lot of storage space for me so that when I move my huge music collection won't be a hindrance.
I'm digging this keyboard. I bought it for my Mac Mini so I could have one unit while operating the computer in my home theater setup. While waiting on the Mac to arrive, I brought the keyboard to the office for some shenanigans. While my next door office mate stepped out, I hooked the USB dongle into his computer, closed the "found new hardware" popups, and in a few seconds I had a moving cursor. I headed back to my office with the keyboard and when he sat down to hammer out an email, I randomly inserted commentary like "I make the wind blow" (it was a windy day outside) and "I live in your computer," all while moving the cursor smasmodically. Within a few minutes he was calling tech support because he thought someone hacked his computer. Good times.Anyhow, as you can tell, this keyboard has great range and works through walls. It takes no time to set up, needs no software and is just a no-brainer. The touchpad is great. My only gripes are that you can't change the sensitivity of the touchpad (as in, making your finger swipes cover more ground on the computer screen) and the mouse buttons at the bottom are loud clickers. Otherwise, I love the size, the rubber feet on the bottom that keep it from sliding, and the functionality. Well worth the cash.
I bought this camera so I could take pictures when I'm flying. I needed something that was small enough to put in a pocket, but could still take a decent picture to send to my family. I gave the camera four stars because there are a few cameras around that have a higher optical zoom. For me the digital zoom isn't much good. All in all, this camera is an exceptional value and performs extremely well. If you are looking for an ultra-compact point and shoot, you should definitely consider this one.
Kept dropping connections, would not initiate a connection, caused problems with my cable modem. Belkin support is a big ZERO. I would not buy another Belkin product ever.
We received this remote as a housewarming gift 3 years ago and absolutely love it! Yes, it takes some time to customize, set up & learn how to use, but it is well worth it. One remote controls our TV, AV receiver, Dish Network, Wii, Xbox & our computers wirelessly thru our xbox. The best thing about this remote is that it learns...if it doesn't do what you want, press "help" and it'll keep trying until it gets it right. We have friends who bought the remote after seeing ours & love theirs just as much. Highly recommend it, but not for the impatient or those not willing to put the time into setting this remote up & take advantage of all it can do.
So here we are in 2010, you would think a GOOD headset for your home cordless phone would look a bit more futuristic, nope. I admit I almost didn't buy this because it felt 1980 to me, however, many many people said the sound quality and clarity through this headset was very good, and in the end THAT is what I wanted to pay for, not looks. I have been using it for about 2 months, and everyone tells me the clarity and quality is great, and I hear them well too, so despite the cheesy old design, this headset works.
Just bought this camera. I had no plans on getting a new one, until a friend from work asked me to accompany him to the camera store because he wanted to check out this model. He thought it was pricey. I handled it, shot a few tests in the store -- and I would not forget it. A few weeks later, I bought one for myself.I do not regret this purchase at all. The pictures I'm taking are fantastic. I had a Nikon before this -- and it can't compare with this Leica. I'm only using the pre-configured settings. I haven't even played around with the manual settings. And still -- my pics look great. This is the best digital camera I have ever had -- or seen.Fantastic!!!!
I think this mouse worked fine for a period of time. I felt that it might need change of batteries pretty often, maybe once in 2 months. I play games a lot and I think this mouse lasted for 8-9 months after which it completely stopped working. I think this mouse is functional for a period of time. Sometimes it behaves very choppy if the distance from where it is used is maintained for a period of time.
I bought three of these. I tried two and both blocked my DISH network signal completely and made no difference, or slightly degraded, the over the air signal. I either happened to open the two defective ones (didn't bother trying the third), or these just don't work for DISH or as advertised for over the air. I have returned all three.
I bought these since the manuf ink is so expensive. These have proven to be an excellent replacement and I have had no problems at all with them. They last long and they don't hurt the machine in any way. The savings is extremely significant.
I bought these before a 2-week trip to Alaska this spring and they made the trip so much more enjoyable. They are compact and lightweight and they went everywhere with me. It was nice that my kids didn't have to adjust them when they wanted to look at something. Great value for the money.
I bought these speakers to take on an overseas tour, I am in the National Guard. These speakers stayed in my vehicle for the 12 months while overseas with NO problems! Even with all the dust storms, bouncing over rough roads, and use of 12-24 hours at a time, I NEVER had a problem! They produce a loud, clear sound and always worked. After my tour was through, I brought them home and still use them today, 3 years later!! I will purchase these speakers again when they time comes to retire my current ones!
Rarely have I been as jazzed by a new gadget as I've been with the Squeezebox. This small device - and calling it a gadget is really doing it a disservice, it's really a quality-oriented, high-tech audio component that bridges your computer-based music collection to your home stereo - has changed the way I listen to my music collection.First, the concept behind the device is more than just evolutionary. An audiophile-grade component that lets you play your digitized music collection (songs ripped to your hard-drive from CDs) on a high quality stereo opposed to the usual portable device (iPod, etc) has opened up a whole new world of convenience, flexibility and quality to what used to be a very cumbersome proposition. Now, my CD collection is stashed at the back of a closet to stay. No more bulky CD players taking up rack space, no more jewel cases, no more mislaid or mangled CDs.Since I already had a home network, adding the SB3 was a no-brainer. Granted, some technical aptitude will go a long way to keeping the experience from becoming frustrating, but even a technophobe will eventually figure out how to get it all running. In such a case I strongly suggest enlisting the help of a tech-savvy friend or relative. There's also plenty of tech assistance to be found on the Slim forums if you run into a problem.Next, the implementation of the device is excellent. Stylish, sure. But the sound quality and functionality are both top-notch as well. A variety of connection options on both the networking and audio sides (wired ethernet, wireless 802.11a/g, digital coax and toslink outputs, analog RCA outputs) make the device suitable to different home-layout needs and system configurations. The Squeezebox fits in equally as well in the $400 Home-Theater-In-a-Box system as it does in a $50k high-end audio system, or in a small, simple kitchen or bedroom setup.Sound quality is dynamite, in most cases reported to equal or surpass all but the most high-end CD transports, provided the right source material (lossy MP3s will never sound as good as the original CD on a decent home stereo, while lossless ripped music such as FLAC generally sounds better due to elimination of technical limitations associated with mechanical-based sources, eg. CD player).Clear, pristine, 3-dimensional sound is the result. Along with the well-done (if sometimes slightly buggy) Slimserver software, it's a knock-out combination for making access to your music collection easier and more logical than ever with the potential for great sonic improvement to boot.Multiple Squeezeboxes in different rooms allow you to stream different songs from your centrally stored music collection to different locations. Bach in the in-law suite, Britney in the kids' room, ACDC in the garage, and jazz in living room. The flexibility and functionality built into such a small, simple-to-operate device is mind-boggling, not to mention the price-point, which delivers sound equal to devices costing 10x as much and whole-house audio similar to systems costing 3-4x the Squeezebox.The SlimServer software provides a useful and flexible method for accessing your music collection (or, I should add, internet radio as well), storing your collection's tags (artist, album, song title, genre, year, etc) in an easily searchable and sortable database with a user-friendly, web-based user interface. Because it's open source software, there's already a blooming cottage industry of add-on features from stock tickers to, goodness, there's just a lot of funky, sometimes very cool stuff growing on the branches of the Slim Devices tree. (Slimserver, the controlling software - akin to WinAmp or Windows Media Player - is basically a webserver, allowing the ability to control your music and playlists from pretty much any web-browser on your home network, including hand-helds, browser-enabled phones, laptops, PCs, touch-screen panels, etc).The overall result is that between the convenience of access and interface options and the quality of audio, I have a massively revitalized interest in a music collection that had frankly seen only sporadic play the past few years. I've been listening to old CDs and hearing new things, and listening to CDs rarely dug out of the collection before. Just because it's so easy. And that puts quite a smile on my face.
Purchased in May of 2003, diplay stopped working within 6 months. Warranty only 90 days for parts and labor, not typical for TV's. Retailer will not repair. To repair, Audiovox requires repair payment $135.00, almost half of a on-sale replacement. Better to purchase a traditional TV that hangs from under the counter.
This keyboard is great. The keys are not too hard but not too easy to press. They have just enough space in between the keys to not mess up. At the top, it has a button to go to your homepage and email. It also has options like volume control and muting, play pause and stop, zoom in and out, and back and foward. The color is a bit lighter and brighter then the picture, which I like more, but its an all-n-all a great keyboard. The color draws alot of attention and its very unique :). It makes typing alot more fun.The mouse is also pretty good. I'd give it a 4.5 star rating. The color is great, but a little bit darker then the keyboard. The scroller is really cool because it looks VERY white and its always lit up. Its hard to explain, but really cool. From most of the reviews, it sounds like it changes colors. IT DOESNT much. The clear part has white light shining through it, and when you move it, it turns red. Nothing more. You can see a card-board looking thing at the bottom through the clear plastic, which I guess is neccesary, but I think it would be cooler if it didn't have that. The mouse is not too small.All-in all, this is a great product. The color doesn't wipe off like what I was scared of reading in another review. The mouse isn't terribly small. It draws attention and is definitly a product I'd buy again. For just thirty dollars, its awesome! Its really great! I love it!!!!!!!! I rate it 4.5!
My last JVC CD player lasted 11 years before a light bulb burned out. It pioneered the portable market with the first powered subwoofer in the case. They continue the tradition with awsome low-frequency performance at a miniscule price (thank you AMAZON). If you like meaty music, this is for you.They could, however, improve their operator interface. Place &quot;repeat all&quot; for the CD on the front panel, please! Some of us don't want to be locked into the remote because it can be lost. Also, adding the smart resume feature of automotive CD players would be fantastic. Then when you hit play again, it picks up where it leaves off. Hopefully someone at JVC will read this. The station presets are clunky. A loop of thirty presets to scan through off the front panel is silly.But again to reiterate, this is the best sounding portable I have ever had. I now own 2. The RV-B99 is in my office and the RV-B90 is at home.
This pair of headphones are the best I have ever used. The sound quality is amazing and the bass does not distort at high volumes.These feature self adjusting earcups and headstrap, so there is no adjusting to do. These are very comforatable and i have worn them for hours together without discomfort.Overall, i think this is a very good purchase!Music i've heard for review : Pink Floyd, Metallica among othersOther headphones tried: Sony, Labtec 835
Bought this for my husband for xmas 2006 and filled it with his cd collection. He loves it! It holds little videos, images and more. It was exactly what he wanted for a great price too!
I bought this lens for sports photography. TheCanon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Camerasis the classic sports photographer's lens, but it's almost twice the money and twice the weight. This was a compromise, and it's one I don't regret.Even so, this is a pretty heavy lens. It may be hand-holdable for some, but not for me. I almost always use a tripod or monopod, or brace it against something. With a monopod, it's easy to handle; I routinely use it to photograph 3-hour baseball games, and don't get tired.Because it's so heavy and bulky, it's not the kind of lens you bring with you casually. But I've found myself using it for a lot more than sports. Photographing flowers, say, to get that beautiful bokeh. I got some nice photos of the moon with it during the last eclipse.The sheer size of this lens does attract attention. People are always coming up to me and asking if I'm a reporter. The results are worth it, though. You'll get shots that are simply impossible with a lesser lens.(I have not had any problem taking this lens, with monopod, into spring training games and minor league baseball games. They will hassle you at some major league stadiums. If you want to photograph big league games, theCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmight be a more practical choice. It's much smaller and lighter. No image stabilization, but is far easier to hand-hold.)UPDATE: I've since had a chance to use theCanon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, and it may be an even better choice for sports photography. It is smaller, though just as heavy. The extra speed makes up for the shorter length, especially for night games. You can also use an extender and get almost the equivalent of the 300mm.
I can use this as a basic pointing device, which does not work as well as my laser mouse, but the pressure sensitive features of this device do not work in any major graphics software that I have tried it in. All tech suport says is "install the new drivers."
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
I bought this camera after having a sony digital mavica for some years. The dimage is amazingly convenient becasue it is so small, you can carry it anywhere so you can get better photos because you can catch odd moments where you wouldn't expect to have a camera. The mavica was a pain it was too bulky and heavy so I never wanted to carry it and downloading from floppy disks was slow.my criticisms of the dimage x are these:a. you can't put a date onto the photob. the photo numbers restart from 1 each time so that you can't just copy all photos into the same folder without clashes - you have to rename them (the mavica keeps on adding one to the photo name: mvc-771, mvc-772 etc.).c. the photos tend to be dark. the automatic ISO handling doesn't function well so that I tend to have it permanently on cloudy. the mavica deals with this far better.d. the dimage has difficulty with variations in contrast.e. you can't permanently turn the flash off. every time you turn it on you have to turn off the flash because it tends to flash most of the timef. the drivers are not available over the internet. I got stuck on holiday because I forgot to bring the drivers with me and couldn't download the photos.g. on some flash photos at night I got blotches on the picture something to do with the lens.h. I am unsure about how it handles bright colors - may have difficulty with thisin favor:a. size size size though its also easier to lose...b. battery life is long and charge time is fastc. takes good photos in low lightd. easy to use menue. screen tells you how many photos left, how many you've takenf. fast download though you need a usb connectiong. tough caseh. I enjoy using it and have got some good photos. sometimes need to do enhancements to bring it up to scratch
After much toil and frustration with other brands of writeable dvd's, with no results to show for my efforts, I stumbled upon some info about using a higher quality dvd from Verbatim. Ordered some, successfully burned what I wanted to the disc and it plays on my dvd player. Very happy with this purchase. With Amazon Prime got them fast - next day actually. I live in the NW so delivery from Seattle turned out to be next day.
older unit but still works great and its a hands free unit so you can talk on your cell phone while driveing
I received my plug and charge kit in and tattered casing but that isn't that issue. I could care less about what it came in, the battery pack and wire were in great LOOKING condition until I tried to put the pack in my controller and wouldn't stay in. I thought the problem was my controller so I grabbed two other controllers and tried but same thing. So I put it in my controller and begin to bang it in so it would lock in place and after about 7 HARD hits it stuck. Even though it's in the controller the button which releases the battery pack is still depressed. It charges but I'm a bit scared of ever taking the pack out because everytime it gets harder to bang it back in.Be careful when buying used goods Amazonians.
I purchased this mount for my radar detector becuse the experience I had with the manufacturers winshield mount for my Garmin GPS was exceptional. I highly recommend this product as well as any Akron products that use the same type of "double grip" syatem.
It is nice to not have to use a map or ever ask for directions. Sometimes it is a little slow tracking a satelite and can be frustrating because you are already trying to drive and it isn't giving you directions.
This is a basic over all improvement from the last zen model. This is lighter (or atleast feels like it) has a replaceable battary (creative labs, feel like putting spare battaries and chargers out for sale?) The new software is taking me time to get used to... not that it really matters. I wish, though, that Creative Labs would start sending their drivers to Microsoft before they ship the products because it's annoying for Win XP to say that the drivers aren't certified... the drivers aren't certified... Anywho, New looks, slightly altered menu system from the Zen 2.0... new software.
I've spent 3 years shopping for a digital camera. I had a hard time committing, because I couldn't decide which features were most important to me - would compact size be more important (so I could carry it with me anywhere)?, or would I be happier with a larger camera (with a better optical zoom)? And, I really wanted to spend less than $300, but the cameras I was considering were often $350 or more.Canon has a good reputation, so I borrowed a friend's Canon SD600. I was disappointed in the quality of some sunrise shots - you could really tell this model had no image stabilization. Next, I borrowed another friend's Canon SD700. This seemed to be a nice camera, which offered the optical image stabilization. This model had a few more bells and whistles than I needed, but the biggest cons were that it was only available online, and it was a bit cashy. So, when it came time to make my final decision, this Panasonic had it all. Pros include: 7 megapixels means I can take a shot and then "zoom" and crop it on the computer without sacrificing quality; the optical image stabilization works great; it slips easily into a pocket; battery life seems to be great; picture quality has been OUTSTANDING; 2.5" screen is a great size. Another plus: a "simple" mode, which limits the number of settings you can change(which is great for a novice user), or a standard mode which gives the user more control over manual settings. The camera is VERY user friendly, with an on-screen description available for the 19 different scene modes that helps the user understand the best use of each mode. I've printed an 8x10 shot of our family from Christmas, and the colors and cripsness of the photo are unbelievable. Sunrise and sunset shots are both great quality, with clarity and coloring that are unbelievable. AND, I really love the burnished red finish on the camera too!The only con I've found so far is that the flash does not seem as effective as Canon's models - but, in the few shots I've taken where that's been an issue, I've been able to correct the problem with photo editing software.I highly recommend this camera, and can say without hesitation that it has surpassed my expectations. Accessories that I'd recommend would include a 1 gig SD card, and a spare battery so you'll always have one charged and ready to go.Update - bought this camera in December 2006, and 2 years later I'm still thrilled with it. The compact size means I can carry it everywhere - it fits in the cell phone pocket of most of the purses I own. Battery life is still great. I continue to think this is a great camera, especially for novice users - especially with the price down so low.
If you are going to buy a UV filter its probably to protect your lens. You will want something that is made well and will not cost almost as much as the lens itself. This lens is the perfect balance between price and quality. I use B+W filters for all my Canon L lenses. They are built extremely well, they don't smudge when dirty like some other brands do, and they do not degrade image quality. B+W is definitely one of the best brands out there.
High quality product.Very comfortable to wear, great sound.
After lugging a solid but heavy Manfrotto 3205 tripod around for a number of years, I finally decided I needed something lighter. I've known for years that Gitzo tripods were top of the line, but I wasn't ready to fork out $500+ for a really lightweight carbon fiber model. After a bit of research, I discovered the new basalt series, similar in weight but much less expensive. The 4-section Model 1298 seemed a better choice for backpacking than the 3-section Model 1297 because it collapses to be more compact. I've taken it on several trips and it is an absolutely great tripod. Very lightweight and quite solid when supporting either my Nikon D70 digital camera, my Nikon N80 35mm camera, or my Tachihara wooden 4x5 view camera. It has a retractable hook on the bottom of the center column so you can hang your camera bag or other weight to improve stability. Since the tripod is so light, I use the added weight whenever there is any wind, and it really makes a difference (see photo).The anti-rotating leg segments are another really nice feature. That way you can loosen all the clamps at once when extending or collapsing the legs. Although some reviewers have questioned how important that is, they apparently have never done much shooting in the outdoors where you are constantly extending and retracting the tripod as you move from scene to scene. This feature alone was worth the price of the upgrade. I also like the rotating clamps because unlike the levers on the Manfrotto tripod, you never have to worry about pinching your fingers. (You do have to be careful where the legs attach to the head, as it is possible to pinch your finger when opening the legs, though it is still a lot less dangerous than the Manfrotto.)The center column extends easily with just a twist of a clamp. There is no geared head, you just raise and lower it by hand. At full extension it is reasonably stable, much more so if you suspend your camera bag to improve stability.I wanted to save as much weight as possible, so I chose the Manfrotto 484RC2 Ball Head to go with it. This is a reasonably sturdy design but if you're not worried about saving every last ounce of weight I'd recomend you go with something more substantial. It's more suited for digital or 35mm work than it is for the view camera.My D70 is at eye level with the legs fully extended and the center column raised just over half way. Of course this will change if you use a different head or you are taller than 6 feet.Because it's so light, I wouldn't recommend this as a studio tripod. It's really designed for situations where weight is critical and you still need solid, reliable support. For these applications, you can't do any better.
How can I be disappointed with this super-fast memory card. Well I found an eight gigabit for the same [...] the day after I ordered this one. The card is perfect and works great with my K10D, no lag time, just clickity, clickity, click until I release the shutter button. I have found that Amazon is the low-price leader about 75% of the time on the items they carry, but still shop around. It is good competition and makes Amazon try even harder to give you the lowest price.
I bought a SIRUS/XM receiver. I have older collector vehicles. With this adapter I canhave my choice of music in these vehicles through the cassette player. I works great and was very reasonably priced. GREAT VALUE
I have used this case when I go swimming in Lake Erie. I trust this case with my car keys, since I have a car alarm remote on my key chain I needed a watertight container. This box worked all through summer and I used it regularly every weekend as I like to go swimming frequently. It worked like it should so I cannot really say anything negative about it.
I've had these speakers for over 3 months and they're great. I've used them mostly in my dormroom and, not even at full volume, you can hear them down the hall when my door is open. It comes with all the necessary cables, including the sub-out cable that I've used for a recent subwoofer I acquired. Even without the subwoofer, the bass is very big for the size of these speakers. I also use them as computer speakers (they give you a cable for this too), and it's great for watching movies on your laptop. The only minor complaint that I have is that it has a slight hissing noise that you can barely hear when no music is playing.As for the docking, the speakers work well with the Zen Microphoto that I have. The remote is also pretty useful when I'm on my bed and the speakers are away from me.So, the bottom line is that these speakers will not disappoint you, but they can be a little pricey.
I am very happy with this machine. We did have one problem with it but it was replaced imediatly with no hassel. We have all been very happy with it's performance overall. We went from a Sharp machine that was limited to this very wonderful system. I would recoment it to all small offices.
Dymo has a quality product along with the labels.It is very hard to find a cheap price on the labels. Wish there was a generic availiable.
Got this camera almost a year ago. At first it took crisp, beautiful pictures, then several months ago, they started looking slightly out of focus, and many looked grainy and dark when i loaded them on the computer. This was really upsetting, and I thought it was broken. Called the support number in the paperwork, and very quickly got to a "live human" who instructed me on how to reset the camera back to factory specs. Voila! Took some test pictures, including one of my cat, and they were perfect! Even blew up the cat picture up close to cover my entire monitor screen and every little hair detail is perfect. The color is vibrant and true to life. For those who have complained that their pics are grainy and dark, try going to menu, then set-up, and scroll to reset and select it. It just may help.This camera is so easy to use, that even without a manual, a child could figure it out. It uses standard AA batteries, including rechargeables, and a standard SD card, so its easy on the wallet to maintain. The picture quality is beautiful (again). Its a little thicker than the card-style Casio cameras, but definitely small and light enough to fit in a compartment in my purse, so its always with me. I also have to compliment Casio on their customer service. The first time I called them was to order another USB cable for my camera. Got to a live person quickly, and they sent me out another quickly and inexpensively. This last time about the picture quality, again, got to a live person quicky, and he really did help. So if you're looking for a moderately priced, great digital camera, I would highly recommend this one.
I highly recommend this product. It's really useful and it has secured my privacy when I have some guests at my office.
A good, basic player...Pros:- Has a good "resume" function which is mandatory for listening to audio books- AA battery with long life. I hate those Li-ion rechargeable batteries. This way I can use *any* AA - alkaline or NiMH - and they last a LONG time.- 2 GB memory is very usefulCons:- Navigating through folders is awkward and cumbersome. Once you start playing a track you can't navigate from where you are back up and over to another folder; you have to start all over at the top of the folder structure again.- Can't exactly use the flash memory as a jump drive because you can't rename files/folders once they're created and it doesn't support Properties well. The best way to use this is to stage everything you want to store on the player in a local folder and then copy the entire folder at once.- No FM receiver- Difficult to open the battery access lid.- Doesn't support 56 kbps bit rate with 22050 khz sampling rate (maybe others, too, but that is what I had used to record a bunch of audio books). It took over 2 days to convert to 56 kbps/44100 khz (which does work) using Goldwave
I have a Sharp DVD/VCR recorder and I cannot find any RW discs to work with it. I thought I had found one that might by reding reviews on my machine. The Sharp Customer Service is absolutely useless and can't seem to find any RW's that work with my machine. So, basically the DVD recorder portion is totally useless.If there is anyone out there who might know of RW's that work on Sharp machines, let me know lol
First off, don't view a PDA as a lifetime purchase. It only has a useful life of a year or two. Having said that, the Casio E-115 is the best PDA I have every used. I have tried every PDA from the REXX to the Datex to the Mobilion. The Casio Cassiopeia is the first one that has the potential to replace my ball-n-chain laptop. (Haven't taken the plunge yet, but the E-115 has me thinking hard about it)The JOT character software is a snap to learn (don't listen to the whiners), in fact I am writing this review on it in the airport. Battery life has not been a problem, however I have found it helpful to have a second charger at home. The feature that really sold me was the camera. Now I can take photo's and email them in one step.Unlike other Pocket PC's, the Casio E-115 is very fast. I wish my desktop machine was this responsive! My only complaint with the E-115 is that the colors tend to wash out in direct sunlight. But hey, so does every other LCD screen on the market, including expensive active matrix laptops. Last bit of advice: Get a case for your PDA. At $600 a pop you want to make sure it can survive the normal bumps and jostles. Enjoy.
First, this bag is PERFECT in terms of what it can hold. It's exactly what I've been looking for in a camera backpack. I love that part of it. However, it is extremely uncomfortable for me. No matter how I adjust them, the straps cut into my armpits. If I make them looser, the pack bounces off my behind and quickly leads to an aching back. If I try and cinch them up, the straps dig in to my flesh and the pack rides way high on my back. There is no comfortable middle ground. I am not a large person - 5 foot 9 and 170 lbs - your basic medium t-shirt shape. I must say I'm really disappointed in the comfort of this bag.For me, the padded upper straps are too short for the size of the bag. They need to be at least a third longer. Comparing to other non-camera backpacks that _are_ comfortable for me (e.g. North Face Surge), the straps on the Mini Trekker are substantially shorter.Sigh... I'd give it five stars if it were just based on the design of the pack itself, but I knock off two stars for the painful strap system.
I have used the drive for about a month now and haven't experienced any problem.
I purchased this camera at the very end of July, and briefly turned it on, but due to moving and wedding preparations, we never had much chance to really try it out.I tried to turn it back on about a month later, and found that it didn't work. It would start but then immediately shut off.I contacted Panasonic, and sent it via next day air (The person who helped me initially told me Panasonic would not pay for shipping to the repair center). It was received Spet 7. Today, October 23, I called yet again to find out that the part they're waiting for is STILL on backorder.My honeymoon has come and gone, without my video camera, and nothing was done to offer either a loaner or replacement, as their policy apparently states that it needs to be repaired before it would be replaced.Alhough the people in the call center have been very nice on a personal level, Panasonic's overall customer service has been miserable. I have no idea what else this camera does because in three months of owning it, I have yet to have a fully functioning, working camera.The camera, when working may or may not be good, but this review is to point people to this camera's potential to be a complete lemon, and to let people know to beware of Panasonic's customer service. Unfortunately, it's more of a customer disservice.
The first review in this series, entitled "Good Job Targus!" is what convinced me to buy this bag. All I can guess is that the product must have been changed a lot since that user bought it: The clips are plastic, not metal, there is no velcro strap (or any other kind of strap) inside the bag to secure the laptop, and there is certainly not 1" of padding surrounding the laptop--more like 1/8". It's an okay product, I guess, but not great by any stretch of the imagination. What I expected, based on previous reviews, and what I received, were quite different...which is a bit disappointing.
Don't expect this to be a perfect camera. The photos tend to be dark (no flash), and the quality is not great. That said, I have a camera in my pocket to take snapshots of events that I wouldn't bother bringing a bigger camera to. For me, it's worth a few dollars to have a camera with me, even if I use a different camera for planned shooting.Even at top quality, it takes enough photos. The software is easy to use and the digital scrapbook is cute and easy to use, though not designed for printing. The webcam feature works very well, especially with Skype. Just install the camera, plug it in, start Skype, and away you go. The film option works, but only for a few seconds. For my needs, the camera is worth the price.MAKE SURE:1. Load the software before you plug the camera into your computer.2. This camera only works with a PC.3. It uses a AAA battery and has a reasonable life span. But if your battery goes dead, you lose your photos.
This product is not suitable for nikon dx40 or maybe I receive it broken, but the autofocus does not work with the camera
I bought this TV at Video Only for $925 on 12/15/06 (best price going anywhere that I could find), and am very pleased. I pretty much think that CNET's review is right on for how it performs. It's got great detail, seemingly true color, and nice features--all that fit the needs of my 15 x 30 living room. There are more than adequate inputs, and though the remote's clunky, it's easy to setup and tweak settings to fit the room/lighting. I'm also happy with the sound, since I do not plan to connect it to a theater system any time soon--the TV's sound captures all but the very lowest rumble of bass (I compared in the store, knowing I would not be using a theater system, and this TV's sound won hands down). As for drawbacks, again read the CNET review. They're minor for an HDTV in this price range--for me, the blacks are fine with adequate detail, and the "styling" of the silver TV case (with matte black screen frame, which is important) is subtle, which fits in well in the 1913 "craftsman" house I live in. All and all, I'm quite happy.
I have dreamed of owning the Rebel for a LONG time. Well, I finally bit the bullet and did it. I love the camera...have had some issues with it but I think it may be "operator error". :) Also, wish I would have just bought the body and bought a better lens separate... the lens that comes with it isn't all that great. Happy shooting!
these headphones are wonderful and they sound just as good as headphones costing 5 times the price.im not a big bass fan and these headphones are not heavy bassedif you want that they have a set that punches the bass volume.because of their 1/4 plug they are really meant for sterio recievers/mixing music devices.you would need an adapter to use portable devices like an ipod with these headphonesand i can not tell you how the quality of sound would be with that type of set up.i have owned a few headphones in my time.these are fantastic, a good quality set.......the music is so clear .....enjoy
I purchased this GPS to use in the field on paleontological digs. I have found it to be easy to use and accurate. The size is appropriate both for visibility and for ease of carrying.
This is a fantastic little item. You can attach your PDA, position the infrared wand and off you go. With this keyboard, you can type and also use a button on the keyboard as a mouse-which is a similar experience to using a laptop mouse. My only problem was with customer service which said the keyboard wasn't compatible with my PDA when in fact it was.
We received this print center free with a computer we bought ..., and it did everything it said it would- scans, copies, and prints. The print quality is not as good as that of a printer designed for high definition output (like some [higher priced]HP models out there), but for just over [money]you couldn't ask for more. It scans and copies with one push of a button on the printer itself, or via the program that comes with it. The only drawback to this item is apparent when you attempt to print envelopes- they only print a certain way, generally in a basic fasion. Other than that, it's hard to find any other flaws in a value such as this.
We did not buy this Sharp Aquos because it is a gaming TV, but because we saw it next to TVs in the same price range at one of the electronics chains, and the Sharp picture blew the others away. Even though we knew we would save almost $200 buying the TV online, we were a little nervous about buying from TigerDirect through Amazon. We took the plunge, though, and the TV arrived in a matter of days in perfect condition. The set-up with our HD DVR was a little difficult, and calls to Time Warner weren't much help when the support person insisted the 480i showing on the DVR was the DVR model number. We finally went to Time Warner's Web site and found the information we needed to get the set up to maximum resolution. We have had the TV a couple of months now and are very happy with it. A word to the wise -- if your order with Amazon "suggests" you purchase a Bargaincell HDMI cable for an extra $1.98, pass on it. We ordered the cable, and the audio was nonfunctional.
I am not some big time gamer, but for what I am using it, it runs, perfectly, never hot, never shuts down. Very happy with the product.
Never have I had a problem while continuously printing enourmous amounts of paper: it just goes and goes and goes. It has a 4 MB memory that can handle all texts documents without a pause and speedily prints up graphics and web material as well. I have a 500 page paper tray that comes in very handy, especially when printing three different worksheets for each of my students. I have printed thousands of pages with the Lexmark Optra M Print Cartridge that came with the printer and it shows no sign of giving out. Highly recommended.
I've been pleased with this product. It fits my Google Nexus 7 perfectly. The openings for the controls, headphones and charger are aligned just as they need to be. The cover provides protection and a nice gripping surface for the tablet. Very nice.
I got this printer in middle school, now I'm in my mid 20s and the printer is finally showing signs of wear, perhaps on its last legs. I looked on eBay for the same model replacement and on amazon, but to no avail.If you can find this printer for cheap, I would recommend it. Printers were definitely built to last back in the good old days and this is a quality printer that exemplifies this. Although it doesn't use USB and relies on the old serial ports, the second I hit the print button, the printer responds with a blink of an eye. If anyone knows where I can get a good condition printer of this same model. Please let me know at sp3077@gmail.com
Apparently I am spoiled on Hoya filters... those are cheaper and not as good. They get dirty very easy and somehow dust came between them on some occasion. Will buy Hoya next time
This is great for protecting my Ipod. The only thing I don't like about it is the built in belt clip. While the clip itself is removable the "button" that the clip attaches to is not, and tends to catch on things. Other than that this thing is phenomenal. I especially appreciate the screen protection.
I received this hard-drive in a Sony Vaio laptop - it took about 18 months to fail. Lost all my data - now I'm looking for a replacement and came across the original on Amazon...DO NOT BUY this product.
I have a Samsung 46" HDTV. With the standard composite Playstation 2 cable, resolution is simply very poor. With this component cable, resolution is noticeably improved. It is a worthwhile improvement.I purchased this version as it was actually less expensive at the time than the 3 cable component version (that version doesn't include analog sound, this version does). I have a digital connection from my PS2 to my home theater, which does provide clearer sound than using this cable. But, if you don't have the capability for digital audio, this cable will still provide more than adequate sound.When I purchased this cable it was priced competitively, meaning more than the really cheap cables but on par with the other quality cables. Browse Amazon and you'll see what I mean: half the cables are very cheap (thin cable, flimsy looking connector) and the other half are "quality" (thicker cable, better quality connector). I think the cheap cables will mostly work, but there will probably be a slightly noticeable quality difference between the two. The difference between a "quality" cable from XYZ brand, however, and a "premium" cable from Monster, is all in the marketing.Like I said, I bought this cable because it was priced competitively to the other quality products at the time I purchased. I've noticed the price seems to swing wildly (as I'm writing this review, it's 50% higher than when I bought it). With that said, if the price is right, you can't go wrong with this. If it's dramatically more expensive than other cables that look identical, either wait or buy one that looks well made and has good reviews. Wrapping rubber around a wire isn't exactly rocket science (the real rocket science is in building a brand name to convince someone to pay 50% more for a difference they can't even notice).
Thanks to the user who pointed out that this pen product requires Internet Explorer and .NET framework. Like that user, I have misgivings about both of these add-ons to Windows, and won't install them on my machine. As a result, I can't use this pen.Too bad. It sounds like a useful tool for my work, but it's not worth the security exposure that it comes with.
Sony DVP-NS575P/S Progressive Scan DVD Player (Silver)Incredibly easy to install, great picture, easy controls. If you're looking for an easy to use, reliable, DVD player to complement an extensive system or to start a small system, or just to have a second player in another room, this fits the bill perfectly
Zune is a nice media player. The software Zune 4.5 is way better than Itunes in my opinion. If you want to get a media player go with the Zune instead of the Ipod. The Ipod is more popular but always weigh out your options. You get 30 Gigs on a Zune for the same price as a Ipod Nano that only has 8 Gigs. I recommend this product to anyone looking for a media player. Zune is the way to go.
This is the 2nd Tamrac Bag I've purchased to match a 2nd Canon Point & Shoot. This one was a gift and it was based on my use over the last 2 years of the 5690 model. The camera fits snug & stays in place yet will easily slide out with a tug of the strap or by using your fingers. Front Pouches work well for extra batteries & storage cards.Bag is well made, durable & an excellent value. Tamrac website is also very helpful = product info & selection
I love this tool. I have 4 of them because I am scared that one day they will stop making them!! I wish there was one that had an even bigger barrel because my hair is pretty long. I recently let my hair air dry just to remember what it was like and I had the worst day!!! If anyone has a similar product that is bigger, ionic, and has boar bristles AND hard plastic teeth mixed like this does, let me know!
These CDs work well. They are easy to burn. However, they don't work on car CD players and most other CD players. They work on computers and more advanced CD players.
Bought these speakers based upon a recommendation of a forum poster whose opinion I value. They are great speakers. Don't let their size fool you. Using for the front speakers in a home theater setup.
120GB is just the right size to backup the 100GB disk on My MacBook Pro. I used the FW400 interface (it comes with FW400, FW800, and USB2) and the data moves along at almost 1GB/min, which is fine for me.It does suck down the battery in my laptop, but I like that there is only one wire to wory about (no external wall wart). A 50GB backup just about flattened a full laptop battery.My drive came formatted as MacOS Extended (111.78GB capacity) and all I had to do was plug it in and start draging files over to it. Super quiet too.
I was anticipating this night vision monocular to be great. I was really excited and anxious to get it. When I did, I almost puked with regret.First of all, it's heavy and bulky, absolutely not comfortable to carry around for a long time. Second, the viewfinder is so small, it seems you're watching through a straw, LITERALLY. Third, it's almost impossible to focus on something. The central focal point is so small that everything around it blurs drastically. Fourth, the minimum focal distance is about 6 feet, anything closer doesn't focus at all.Bottom line, paying $200 to look through a straw where everything is blurry sucks.The worst buy i've done in years (and I've shopped a bunch). Seriously, I've never written a bad review on anything because I didn't think it was worth it. There's always a first. PLEASE DON'T BUY, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER.
A long-time SLR user, I was concerned that a digital camera would not satsfy my photography needs, since the only digital camera I have ever had came free with my computer. I was not sure the convenience of a digital was worth the several hundred dollars this camera cost, but my wife kept nagging me until I bought it. She was tired of carrying our bulky SLR camera and several roles of film every time we go to Disney. I must say, she was right and I was wrong!! This camera takes such excellent pics that I doubt I break out the old dinosaur too many more times!My only complaint is the very large storage size of the 5MP pics. They look awesome, but you can't email them and can't store too many on your computer unless you have a very large storage disk. I take hundreds of pics, so over 3MB each is just too large! At least this camera has the ability to downgrade the size and MP for your everyday pics or pics you want to mail. It also comes with software to easily transfer images to CD.The video and sound are good except for the fact that it is lacks the anti-vibration feature. All-in-all, this camera is definitely worth the money! Just make sure you have plenty of money if you decide to buy accessories--they are very expensive, but at least they are available.
Ever since I bought a 5.1 Home Entertainment system, I've become somewhat of an audiophile. I've since upgraded my DVD 5.1 system and I looked into buying a set for my computer. I live in a dorm at college, so I live in a pretty tight space and I end up moving around a lot. (I move in and out at least three times a year.) Here, the system shines as the cords are all well marked and color-coded making setup and organization a breeze. They look great and the black and matte-silver design is subtle enough to where your guests won't notice the system until it blows them away.First of all, this system has made me the envy of my gaming friends (speakers-wise at least) and never fails to impress when watching movies. The sound that these small speakers can generate is very true to the source in all ranges (this is compared to my several hundred dollar Sony system in the living room.) This system could easily fill a room much larger than my tiny bedroom. Meanwhile, the nuances are so great that I can easily pinpoint and fire on enemies in &quot;Far Cry&quot; through bushes, without visual. The bass is the only problem, and only in that it is almost too powerful that I can't really use it without worrying about complaints. When I get the chance though, it's a blast to crank and play games or watch movies.I run it off of a 5.1 card now, but at first I ran it off of the stock card in my computer and the Matrix system simulated 5.1 beautifully. More than I had ever expected. It was enough to get this audiophile to delay buying a 5.1 sound card for a while.Hands down best product for such a low pricetag and should be the first look for anyone taking his or her first steps into 5.1 land.
Got it years ago for my Canon SD550. I've used it many years on various dive trips. Just maintain it well, and it'll last many years. I remove the silicone o-ring and ziplocked it inside the case between trips. Just be careful of lint when reinstalling.I used it without an external strobe many times before. It makes it easier to get into crevices for macro shots. Let the other guys carry gigantic twin strobes around, I'll just tuck mine into my BCD pocket, thank you.
These headphones are good. They are not BOSE but they do cancel noise. Developing noise canceling technology and selling it at under $50 tag is not easy. Besides, they give the pouch, small-medium-large size ear sleeves. The frequency response is really good. Most of the noise is eliminated IF AND ONLY IF YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT EAR SLEEVES AND INSERT THE EARBUDS PROPERLY. The remaining noise is effectively eliminated by cancellation. I didn't have any problems with the bass reproduction, it was excellent. The mid and treble were fine too. The headphone wire is long, the control unit has a belt clip and a mute button so you dont have to fiddle with the mp3 player. Overall, I liked these headphones, VALUE BUY.
I really like the "Sennheiser sound" and when I my pair of HD 201 stop sounding I decided upgrade to HD 205...I've listening this with a Cowon X7 and FLAC files and let me tell you that sounds great. Very well balanced in the whole range of frequencies. I wouldn't describe their sound as warm or gentle, I'll prefer say analytic.Warning... If you are looking for "ultra deep bass" look for something else, the bass in this ones is precise, real and nothing more.Pros.Natural & neutral soundExcellent value for the moneyGood building qualityLow impedance (32 Ohms)Good passive noise isolationCons.Cable too long for portable devices (10 feet)A little bit uncomfortableNot the best sounding headphones in the world but definitely the best sounding in their price range.
I listen to a lot of music, most of it classical. I review classical CDs here at Amazon. When my daughter-in-law gave me the iPod shuffle for Christmas I didn't even know what it was or what it was capable of. But since she showed me how to use it, how to download into it and the other little things one learns to do, I've become a convert. This little package of amazing engineering is a real jewel. My only concern is that I'll wear out my ears using it.I think the best thing about it that I can use it while working away in the wee hours when to have loudspeakers going would wake the family. And, of course, on walks, which are a regular feature of my life in this small town where one walks everywhere rather than drive just a few blocks. Just load up a program -- it's easy as pie to load the shuffle with a program that you're interested in -- and start walking. I've been able to use my expensive over-the-ear headphones with the iPod, being amazed that this little thing can drive those big headphone speakers.It loads quickly. Downloading an entire CD will take only five minutes if that long. Sound quality is just fine. I don't detect any significant degradation of the sound.My daughter-in-law is getting tired of me thanking her for the gift.Scott Morrison
These came in a set of 2. The first one, I plugged into a USB power adapter for the car, and after having to plug it in and out a few times after getting &#34;charging not supported with this accessory&#34;, it would finally charge my iphone 5. That wasn't the main problem. What bothers me most, is that the cord broke already. The USB broke loose from the fitting. It seemed a bit loose when I got it, but now it is off. I honestly do not remember it happening, or having anything apply pressure to it, just normal use in a car console. I have had other cables that have lasted for years in the same car. The second one, I have the same problem, but this one is only bending in half at the USB connection rather than totally broken off. It's probably only a matter of time before that breaks too. Disappointed with this product.
A donde quiera que voy lo llevo conmigo, ya no tengo que cargar con todos esos estuches con discos que ocupaban espacio al momento de viajar, funcionan perfectamente con reproductores pioneer.
was not able to get it working on a Garmin Que M5 and Spectec does not have US support. So not to happy:(
The radio was so easy to set up and use (there is barely any set up) and it came already set! I love that I can set the ipod on top and watch podcasts/videos while listening through the radio's speakers--and the ipod can be charged while docked. The radio comes with a few ipod cradles to fit different models. The clock display can be dimmed or turned off, which is a great feature. The buttons are clearly marked and it is easy to figure out how to work the features without the instructions. The styling is compact and sleek.
I got this system on sale a while back. It was pretty easy to set up except for movies. I couldn't get proper surround sound if my card processed the DD signal then sent it digitally to the speakers. I also couldn't get many of my sound card's nifty features to work correctly, even using a digital connection. I got it mostly working right and it sounds great, it was just a pain to figure out how to get everything somewhat working. I fear my speakers may be dead now. They just made a pop and I can't get sound out of them. That was really strange, they work now after some fiddling.
i LOVE this thing. I played around with iPad cases and they'd flop around until I got frustrated. so I decided it would be worth getting the extra bulk (and it's not much - you'll be pleasantly surprised!) to have a stable experience while writing in front of a bluetooth keyboard. the combo is excellent if you'll be writing for long periods of time. there are rubberized pads so it doesn't slip while you're using it on a table. give it a shot.
Very nice radio. Good tone, picks up hard to get stations with no trouble. Glad I bought it, and the price was just right in comparison to Bose and Cambridge high end radios.
Worked right out of the box - flawlessly. Caution, you do need to understand the difference on the type of fiber connectors in use at your location.
this windscreen should be selling in the single $ range...$40+ for this ..sighs, is way too much.At least x30 profit
These headphones are complete trash. The reason is simply because the range is bad and keeps dropping a signal even when you are near the receiver. Battery life is below the advertised promise and you can hear a strong static build-up over time, as batter life diminishes. Thank goodness amazon.com takes care of its customers with easy return. Dont buy!!!
It does the job. We use it for a Canon Powershot. It fits nicely. If you want to put any accessories in it, it's too small, but great for a camera alone.
Complete Waste of Money-The keys are badly positioned and can become very uncomfortable after only a short time.-The keys are unresponsive and unreliable.
This camera does exactly what it's supposed to do. It doesn't take photos with the same quality as an SLR, but its small, light, straps to your arm so you can surf with it, and takes decent pictures and videos. I recommend some rechargeable AAA batteries because they will last much longer than the disposable kind, and gigabyte SD card for some serious storage space. I've taken some good surf photos with this camera, and I have taken some underwater video in the swimming pool. As long as you're not expecting a pro quality camera, you'll really enjoy this.Before I got my GoPro, I was worried that it would be annoying to paddle out with this thing strapped to my wrist, but it turns out you don't even notice it when you're surfing with it!
I bought this for my Nuvi 260 also and it works as advertised. I have also used this to connect my PSP to my computer and it does that well too.
CONSUMER BEWARE!!!!This product does not work as advertised. If you put more than 1000 songs onto this device, On-The-Go playlists cease to function.This is very, very sad for a player with 8GB of memory. It's supposed to hold over 2000 songs, but stops working correctly after 1000 songs are loaded? Wow. Unbelievable.This is a well-documented bug on the Apple discussion forums, yet Apple has neither acknowledged nor fixed this bug yet. Will they ever? Who cares? Why should they, if consumers like you keep buying it and RAVING about it?I bought my 8GB Nano, but returned it two days later when I found out the problem was known, but not fixed and not fixable.Apple should not be shipping products with known bugs in them! Don't they test these things?!?!?!By the way, the same problem also occurs on the 4GB Nano if you manage to squeeze more than 1000 songs onto it, which isn't all that hard to do...If you don't care about having more than 1000 songs, or you don't care about On-The-Go playlists actually working as advertised, what are you doing shopping for an 8GB player? Better stick with your 2GB models...
This unit was the second one I tried - the first was a Panasonic DVD/VHS combination unit. When I found that I could not read or understand the User Manual garbled together by Panasonic, I hoped that the GoViveo machine would be easier to use, based on their history of being first in the field with this type of machine.After a couple of calls to the Help line, I acheived modest success in recording television shows on VHS. The GoVideo User Manual was helpful, but didn't cover all steps necessary to get the thing to work. The White Gloves specialists resolved the initial problems very well but there was a very long wait time to speak to a human being. The aid given resolved my problems, but I could have avoided making the calls had the User Manual been more complete.Eventually, with a couple more calls to the Help Line, I was finally able to do what I wanted to do when I bought the machine: copy my library of VHS tapes to DVD disks. After a few more mistakes with disk titles, run time, etc., I produced two DVDs from tapes. I placed disk titles, finalized the disks, and then attempted to play the movies on my other DVD player, a two year old Toshiba. Since both disks played well on the GoVideo machine, I thought I was finally getting the procedure right.No such luck. The Toshiba unit rejected both disks with a "DISK ERROR" message. All of the long procedures and troubles I had just gone through were a waste of time and effort. Another call to the Help desk resulted in the advice to try the disks on another machine since my Toshiba is over two years old. I don't have another machine and am not ready to go out and buy a new player in the hopes that the disks would play. Since this GoVideo machine does not produce recordings that will play on a rather simple DVD player and I could not do what I bought it to do, I packed it up and am returning it. My Toshiba DVD player has never refused to play the dozens of disks I have rented and I cannot accept the fact that recordings produced by the GoVidwo unit do not meet the requirements of other players.I must admit that if I wanted to use only one player, the GoVideo machine does make good copies of my VHS tapes and it also plays the same the same disks back very well, so the only complaint I have at this time is that recorded disks will not play on another player. I have used many VHS players since 1980 and have never experienced incompatibility between the dozen or more player/recorders I have owned. I find it indefensible that recordings made on one DVD recorder will not play on any other DVD player. I cannot fault the Toshiba player since I am able to play all commercially available DVDs without any problems.I will not be in the market for another DVD?VHS recorder until I am assured that the output will be accepted as input by a standard DVD player.
Bought this at WalMart about 2 years ago. Started off ok, then the problems started. You never know when you are going to have a problem. The number 1 problem is finding a disk that will work. The stupid system must like the first disk it sees. Every time I try any other disk than the 1st one I used, I spend an hour or two trying to get the system started. Right now I am watching the stupid pile of junk going thru it's menus in slow motion. This started about 4 hours ago. Nothing is easy on this system. I should have taken it back after it stopped working after a few weeks. I got it going again and went thru a few more weeks and it all started again. I will find a new and better one somewhere and then watch this thing burn in a very hot fire in my back yard. I can't wait until then.
The full size tripod is nice with a quick release that you do not need to remove from your camera. The bag is very roomy and has enough pockets, dividers, etc to just about fit anything for your camera. The lenses are good quality general lenses. The filters work as required and needed.This is a good deal for the money. Especially if you're just getting into digital cameras.
I tried the Shure 530's and I loved them, but then I heard these. They may stick out of your ears a little bit, making laying down uncomfortable, but the shures' plastic sticks to your ears and that is even more uncomfortable. The sound of the ultimate ears is best described as full, powerful, and crisp. Each instrument can be picked out of the mix by a careful ear, but all the instruments blend together to create a unified sound. the shures are as crisp as the ultimate ears, but the instruments are separated and the sound is not as full and powerful. If you are in the market for audiophile-quality earphones at a reasonable price, then buy these ultimate ears.
Takes great pictures -- but, is a beast to lug around. Make sure you have the right type of camera bag before you invest in this. Great image stabilization. I love it!
everyone should understand that this is the one and only USB hub anyone should buy. why?? because it is the only one (ok, at least that I know of) that provides as much power to all 7 outlets as your computer will. this in contrast to EVERY other hub (again, to my not-very-limited knowledge). every other hub will disappoint, either on speed or lack of power.
cheap and does what it is meant to do i use this in my jeep so when i take the deck out i leave the cord plugged in deck and it just retracts away nice and compact for storage in glove box
This machine served me well, as an excellent laser and fax printer. in addition to being a scanner, phone with caller ID, and copier.
I Bought this cable to hide along the walls of my living room. when i wanted to use my TV as a monitor. Wonderful Product!
when you listen to them in a quiet room they're extremely muddy.but when you're walking around downtown, with trucks driving by, people talking on cell phones, music blaring on the streets, they're great. they block out enough noise to let you hear the music, but they let in enough sound so you'll be able to hear a car before it runs you over.
Unlike other reviewers, my hub fit very tightly in a 3&#34; hole in my desktop. I used a 3&#34; hole saw to put mine in so was able to control the diameter. I'm sure the reviewer who said this comes out when unplugging usb cables either 1) had a desk with a poorly cut 3&#34; hole or 2) Didn't cut the right size hole. install was really easy and it works great.
I bought this to make use of some extra speakers and cd players I had in my study room, and this amp was the missing link. As long as I don't want to play music particularly loud, this amp does the job fine. It can drive real bookshelf speakers that are at least moderately efficient. It isn't hissy or distorted at low levels. It sounds best to turn up the input signal strength (e.g. CD input) and use the first third of the amp's volume control. I have not used the amp to play my big $1,000 + speakers, but using this amp with a decent input and real speakers sound much better than a boombox or low-end &quot;mini-systems&quot;. The speakers I'm using are some discontinued Radio Shack (RCA) speakers with kevlar woofers and Linnaeum tweeter, bought at 2 for $100. Pair the amp up with some real (list price &gt;$100) speakers and this amp will play music decently in a small room.At a price of $40, this is a great, handy little item. It does not sound bad at moderate volumes, which is all you can really ask for. At about 10 good quality watts, higher efficiency speakers would be better, e.g. I'd expect Klipsch to be a good fit. FYI, this is an integrated amp, meaning it has a volume control. There is one input for a minijack, (like portables typically use) but for a few dollars you can buy an rca to minijack converter cable to hook up a full size- CD or DVD player to it.
What can I say that hasn't been said already? This is a great mouse. It's very comfortable. Though I don't use the multimedia controls often, having them at hand is extremely convenient. What I love best is the range. I like being able to push away from my desk, mouse in hand, and control media applications... I've been using my particular mouse for a year and a half at least. Since purchasing it I've bought one for my brother-in-law and two for other coworkers in my office. You can't go wrong by purchasing this mouse.
I ordered this speaker dock for my husband for Christmas. It was one of least expensive ones I saw and it got really good reviews. The only complaint that I have about it is the the adaptor that came with it for the new iPod Nano does not seem to work. You cannot press the iPod in far enough for it to make a connection with the speaker. To solve this problem, I just don't use an adaptor at all - I plug the iPod directly onto the speaker. This works fine when the speaker is placed on a flat surface where it is not going to be disturbed. I wouldn't recommend doing this if it is in a place where it will be bumped into as the iPod could fall off or be damaged.
I was looking for an alternative input device for my desktop setup since i was developing carpel tunnel with my mouse. For a while a trackball worked, but the pain merely switched to my elbow.Since i was so used to the touchpad on my laptop, I started looking for one. The Adesso Easycat is pretty brilliant and works well and has solved my problems for now. I use it in conjunction with a regular mouse (a MS Intellimouse) and switch back and forth as needed. For most things I never have to reach for the Intellimouse at all. The Adesso is very programmable and can do all that the five-button Intellimouse does.Some observations on the Adesso Easycat USB model:-Its pretty thin and small and looks quite nice. The price isnt bad considering Adesso pretty much has a monopoly on USB touchpad devices.-It does not ship with a driver, its supposed to be plug-n-play. HOWEVER, TO USE THE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS on it you DO need to download the driver from Adesso. Otherwise you miss out on a lot of functions and personalization features. The driver can be downloaded from the Adesso website (http://www.adesso.com/products_detail.asp?productid=272).-Once you have the driver installed, you can customize it in every possible way - sensitivity, reprogram buttons, orientation, etc. It has a very wide variety of features including: horizontal/vertical scrolls, zoom, Browser forward/back buttons, left and right clicks as taps, drag, etc. On top of that, three 'buttons' are customizable (both buttons plus a 'click area'). (the reviewer below who complained that it was too sensitive for him probably did not know that you can install this driver and adjust it).-On my setup, I had to reduce the sensitivity/speed of the left-click tap feature before it registered correctly.-I placed mine right under my spacebar, with a piece of velcro. Its brilliant and works and feels more or less like my laptop's touchpad. For most things I never reach for the regular mouse anymore. its very intuitive once you've set it up the way you like.In sum: It wont cure all your problems, but as an alternative and unique input device it will make your life a bit easier.
Great that there are 2 in a pack. This sleeve is a part of my accessories. Having been a Scout. I believe in &#34;Being Prepared&#34; .
I bought this card and a 1 gig card at the same time. The 1 gig card I use to store lots of music or I put a movie on it to pass the time during my commute.This card is used for my game saves. I have three games right now and I still have plenty of space left. Itll be a while (if ever) that I will need another card for my game saves.What can I say? It does just what I want it to and at a fair price.
I got this about a month ago and I absolutely love it! I use it to pass the time when I mow and when I workout. It's very compact and super easy to use. It was a really good purchase and I would do it again. I can't compare it to the iPod or anything, but I think it was worth what I paid for it.
Got a set of these speakers about two years ago and a second set about 6 months after the first. The fact that I got a second set should suggest how good these speakers are. I've trusted the Kenwood brand ever since my folks bought a Kenwood component system way back in 1982 (thanks mom and dad for introducing me to this awesome brand). Years after, I decided to take possession of it seeing how they were in the market for a newer (smaller) system. That system is still in my living room albeit the years (and the hands of a certain youngling) have taken a toll on some of its functionality. One thing that hasn't changed though is the quality of the sound it produces. That tradition carries on with the Kenwood KFC-1689ie speakers as they have superb sound reproduction. The specs for these babies are terrific and I would say they are the best value you are gonna likely find at 2-50 watts RMS and 200 watts peak power. Most speakers have 40 watts RMS tops, and even at a higher price range, the peak power tends to be a crappy 100 watts or 150 tops. Brands like Alpine, Clarion and Infinity although terrific too, are not the best of values as the specs tend to be quite low and the prices quite high. The important thing is not how high they would go though, but instead how good will they sound at the higher levels (and the lower ones for that matter) and these speakers won't dissapoint. The highs and mids are sharp and clear, and the bass... oh, the bass has to be the star of this show. I would say the thumping produced by these speakers might be equivalent to having an 8-inch subwoofer installed. It is robust to say the least. Of course it also has a lot to do with the kind of music you listen to (I listen to black/nordic/gothic metal mostly, but I also listen to some other genres) and (most importantly in this era of CD-Rs and MP3s) the quality of the recordings.In my case they are powered by a Kenwood KDC-205 receiver with a Mosfet 50x4 watts (22x4 RMS) spec and I gotta say that they feel underpowered even with that, meaning that they can take so much more. My initial setting had an old Audiovox equalizer/amplifier, that added an extra 50 watts to the equation and that whole setting produced the sweetest sounding music I have ever laid my errr... ears on. Unfortunately I had to uninstall that equalizer/amplifier because it was incompatible with the receiver (and to pretty much any current receiver) as it triggered some sort of protection feature that receivers nowadays possess. Equalizer/amplifiers are no longer being made apparently, it is either one or the other but not both in a single unit, so I am left to reminisce about what was. Maybe one if these days I'll try an amplifier, if you have the space and the money, I would recommend getting an amplifier right away.As far as the looks (and even without taking into account that they match my car's interior), these speakers are very nice looking, arguably the best looking speakers out there. The construction is quite sturdy and thankfully I have not had any trouble with them for as far as I have had them installed. Asides from a bit of dust that has collected, I would say they look as good as they did when they came out of the box, no melted rubber, no warping, no color fading, etc.Finally, if you are reading this review it means that you are doing some research before buying, so I got to say when I bought this pair I was actually looking for the Kenwood 1789ie, which are 7-inch speakers with an RMS that goes to 55, and peak that goes to 220 if I remember correctly. No stores were selling them at the time though, some only listed them as "coming soon", while others as "out of stock", the point is that I finally settled on these because of that. When I bought the second pair I had a chance to compare the 1689s vs the 1789s at a local Best Buy. I was gonna buy the 1689s regardless because I wanted the specs to match the ones I had, but still, I wanted to compare them. After listening to both sets I was glad that I went with the 1689s in the first place. Both sound awesome, it is just that the 1689s' bass response sounds more robust than the 1789s for some reason, whereas the 1789s place more emphasis on highs and mids (the comparison was done using the same receiver without changing any settings when switching between speakers). I guess, which set is better is a matter of personal preferences. Back then no other set of speakers came close to matching the specs of either of these, at any price.All in all, I say Kenwood rules!!
Works like a charm. Very user friendly and intuitive. Don't spend more for the more expensive units. This one will do the trick.
We bought this with a new camera to take on our vacation to China and it was perfect for all our photos and video clips.
I purchased this card to upgrade my Vista PC, and it did not disappoint! The card's drivers loaded automatically into Vista, and works great with Vista Aero.
The Pros:--Setup is straight forward.--Web based interface is handy. But it gets technical in spots. Better to stay with the setup software on the CD if you don't enjoy getting geeky.--The setup really encourages you to utilize the security features.--Firmware update from Linksys website installed easily and gave an improvement in range.--Office Depot cheerfully replaced my first unit when it died after 30 days.The Cons:--The second unit died after 6 months. The wireless function gave out.--The third unit lasted about 8 months. While this is a somewhat positive trend, there will not be a fourth unit.
I couldn't believe the cost of this replacement battery. I had just purchased one at a store in the local mall for over $30!! You can imagine my supprise at finding this bargin. Best of all, the battery works great! Holds a charge just as good as the more expensive one. Thank you Amazon.com.
Worked Great with my two Vista Computers. I had a rough time finally getting it to work with my XP Laptop.
These are pretty good little speakers for the price. We got each of our 3 children one for their new iPods and they are perfect for their rooms! They are battery operated, too, so we can take it to the lake and if something happens to it, it was a GREAT price! It even folds up and can be thrown into a beach bag easily. The only reason I gave it 3 stars is because we have had to open up two of them and re-secure the little speaker inside the frame already. But it was an easy fix...
very good camera will please you if you purchase--easy to operate great pictures
Works well with cellphones and cordless phones that have a jack for a head set very comfortable and clear sound.
I've never had a computer or any expierence with one. The emac was recommended so I purchased it. Wow it was so easy to learn! It has a beautiful screen to look at. It runs so smooth and fast. And I have never had it crash since I bought it 8 months ago. I 've Learned to use it for burning C.D.s, word processing, storing and sharing photos, making cards etc., the internet and a lot more. I love the speed of it. It also runs photoshop7 well. I have nothing but great success with my eMac!
Extremely cheap. Have four in my engine bay, including one from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid and three hooked up to the headlights/parking lights. Have been working for a few months now, even during the cold winter. Great value..so I bought twenty.
This is a great PDA for your money, particularly if you are buying your first one. The Palm OS is surprisingly easy to use and you can learn it in a merely a few well spent minutes. Other pros: the design is very attractive, the screen clear and easy to read, and you have the option of adding accessories with the expansion port.After upgrading from my old palm, I found only one complaint... it doesn't seem to be a sturdy as the Palm PDA's. Somehow it feels more cheaply made, but with the low price it certainly is a tempting product (although the new Palm m100 is cheaper and might be a better choice.)These PDA's are some of those gadgets where after you actually purchase and use one you can't imagine your life without it.
I ordered this as a Father's Day gift to myself (from my family, of course). Got a great deal (right around $220), which is comparable to the low end of Garmin's Nuvi lineup. I have a number of friends that have the Nuvi, and so far, the only thing I can tell is different is the size. The C580 is not pocket sized, as it is about the 3 1/2 inches thick. But luckily, I don't ever need to use it in my pocket. Thickness doesn't matter when it is stuck to the windshield.Here are the positives:Bluetooth- I use Big G as a speaker phone in the car, and it works great. It immediately paired up with my Samsung blackjack, downloaded the phone book, and was ready to go. Using it as a phone couldn't be easier.Directions- isn't this really why you buy one of these? I have no complaints on any directions, and I have done the obligitory "input a location that I know well so I can see how it does" drill, and it did fine. Sure, maybe I would pick a slightly different route a couple of times, but when I am somewhere unfamiliar, knowing that I can trust this to get me to my destination is great.Estimated time of arrival- I travel a lot by car for business, and I can input my location and know, within a minute or two, what time I will arrive. That is a huge stress reliever.MSN Direct- When I am in larger cities where their is service, the traffic updates are very helpful, and usually pretty accurate (not sure I would pay for this service, however, as so far I have only used it to know how long I would be delayed).MP3 player- not a huge issue for me, as I have a Sirius and an Ipod, but nice to know it is there if I need it.Picture viewer- I have downloaded a couple pictures of the family, and it is nice to be able to see those when I am bored in the car.Garmin Extras- the only thing I have used so far is the Garmin Garage, which is the various icons you can use to replace the standard car. My kids all argue over who gets to pick the icon on each trip (the Black Pearl, Pizza Slice and Santa's Sleigh seem to be the most popular).Text to Voice- having the street names is key. Not only for directions, but for entertainment. I use Karen, the australian female voice, and some of the Native American names around here really give her a hard time. She is a valiant soldier and tries anyway, much to our amusement.Negatives- I really don't have any. Sure, the maps are missing some roads and points of interest, but they all are. I wish that Garmin offered free map upgrades, but they see that as a revenue stream. I wish that the MSN Direct service worked here in Green Bay, but it only gets a little north of Milwaukee. None of these are really a big deals in relation to this unit over others. If you need to put this in your pocket however, spend more and get the Nuvi. But to get the same features as this one, be prepared to spend a LOT more.I have had no issues with acquiring satellites, I have gotten 6 hours of battery time on the rare times I needed it, the screen is a good size, etc. I really don't have any major quibbles with this unit.Again, if navigation is the name of the game, and you are using this in a car (and not moving it around a lot), go with this one. For the price, you won't be unhappy. If size is critical, shell out a couple hundred more dollars and get a high end Nuvi.
Don't misunderstand. This is a great machine and concept; I own two. However, the product can be improved with two features: (1) commercial advance (both decks), and the ability to record two incoming TV shows on different channels at the same time.
I use these cartridges in my Canon MP970. I'm very happy with the printer and its years of good service and certainly have no complaints about the ink. The PGI 5 cartridge is larger and lasts longer than the other black cartridge in this printer. Quality has been good.Several times I've used generic black cartridges bought from Databazaar. The cartridges are half the price of the Canons and results have been satisfactory, though the Canon inks are noticeably better.I've also noticed that though they are the same size, the Canon cartridges do last longer than the generic types.The ink cartridges are easy to install and easy to remove. Usually they last many weeks after the blinking warning of low ink appears on my monitor. I use them until the very end when they are totally empty.
They are fairly comfortable, light, and they come with nifty little rubber thing that you can wrap the cord around to keep it the right length. But I thought the audio quality was lacking. These were merely average as far as far as earbuds go and I have another set that was about $15 that sound just as good. In fact, quality-wise they are nearly indistinguishable.
I got this set-up in December 05' and have used it extensively since then, I will elaborate slighty on my experiences with the hardware and software.Cons:1. The install is not at all user friendly and it takes forever and a day. I myself by trade work in the IT industry and am quite familiar with install procedures and concepts. This being a how should we say "pain in the arse" to install the 1st time successfully. Now mind you each platform will be a bit different and I for one can vouch for some of you who have immediate success, I feel this all depends on the current computers set-up and other applications involved. However, my own personal experience led me to having to sit here for 6 or so hours and configuring a series of other settings and finally just uninstalling the Set-point software to get this "Jazz" to operate appropriately...however this is not recommended.2. The keyboard won't respond sometimes when in standby mode...it sometimes takes several seconds for it to come alive...I don't mean 1.5 seconds more like 7-10 seconds...which when it comes to computers we don't like to wait even a milli-second for a response.3. The keyboard will type all on its own and sometimes will start deleting and pasting information (pasting information is rare) but the trailing (ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss) of text is very frequent...frequent enough to want to throw a fit!4. The keyboard has a seperate numbers function that acts as a media remote and is just too difficult to get used to. For those of you who use the side/bottom numbers on a typical American QWERTY keyboard will hate this new numbers move. However, if you want to really learn how to type with those numbers at the top of the keyboard this keyboard will force that on you. I have only used the media remote 3 times just to get used to it and I have now just stopped all together. It's bulky and frankly a waste of a good idea. Put the numbers back where they go I say...and leave the remote a little less bulky!5. Holding the keyboard from the corners is difficult due to buttons and features that are where you naturally grab the keyboard to slide it or pick it up.6. The mouse trails often and sometimes is too sensitive (even if adjusting the sensitivity)...it will not work on all surfaces as described on many sites and is very large for smaller hands...I have large hands so it lends nicely to me, however the buttons on the thumb side could be adjusted and designed ergonmically instead of just for functions sake.7. The mouse batteries don't last long as they say so watch out for that...it charges quickly though. But the downside is when your mouse is dead you can't work...I had to install a back-up USB mouse for these frequent mishaps...again mind you I am a developer so this is my usage take on the mouse. I need batteries that never go out then I might (a big might) be satisfied ;-)Now for the pros:1. The keyboard is smooth typing and is relatively simple to keep clean; meaning not much gets inside of the buttons. The typing is so smooth it just feels right...think of the best laptop you've ever typed on and then some!2. It's Blue Tooth so the wireless is good I have never had connection issues as of yet with either the mouse or keyboard.3. The keyboard has tons of functions from email to media playback, it's thin, responsive when it's connected and is smooth as mentioned before.4. The mouse has incredible accuracy too much for beginners but it will teach you what I learned on a track ball mouse back in the day. Accuracy teaches you mouse movement you never thought would actually come to existance but always felt comfortable trying on the old mice. What you feel like you can do, you pretty much can.5. With forward and back buttons, scrolling side to side, and up and down (ooo la la) the features of the mouse are nifty too when you actually need them.6. The mouse has a "My Documents" button as well but can lead itself to be a nuisance cause of it and the forward/back features placement. This is the part that needs redesigned for comfort.7. Pretty much this set-up is the best out there, you won't find one better as of yet. The idea and concept of this set-up is excellent...it needs the obvious improvements and someone like myself needs to sit in on one of Logitech's Focus Groups to deliver real thorough usage quarks and ideas. But all in all if you want wireless, laser, smoothness, and lotzo features then by all means buy it, love it, and enjoy the "sheet" out of it!My Review is based solely on personal "unbiased/biased" but real usage information. Also I am a developer with hundreds of applications installed and many running at the same time. I have tried to set-forth the items here to illuminate what you will most likely encounter after extensive use. Not any too set-ups are alike hence no two experiences will be alike. But keep in mind you will probably encounter at least one if not all of these issues.Hope this helps deliver some of the finer points you were looking for!Another thing...if you're one those folks who leaves nothing but complaint on these reviews - you really don't help anyone make a buying decision K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid)
sound is great,just a little big but perfect. good deal on the price, and I love the way that you can close it for less space
My friend bought this and gave it to me before she moved so I was only going to be out $10 to shoot off a roll. I am impressed. I got some really good pics with it, but just as many came out god awful and totally useless. Then again most rolls of film you shoot come out that way.The quality is usually junk, at least one frame is blurred, but that is artsy and underground like their marketing campaign states. I dig it. With time you will find out what subjects work the best. It is really good for people at a distance of 10 feet or less. Because of the cheap lenses and set shutter speed, real busy moving objects are a big blur (I tried taking a few shots of a moving merry-go-round), however when it is just a few objects (say a horse race) the results can be really cool.In the end if you are looking for a fun camera at parties and for random snapshots, buy this (or try the one with the flash) instead of a crappy disposable thing.Oh and as their marketing says, warn the person at the photolab. The girl that developed mine was completely confused.
Originally ordered this set that says it fits for the I-607. I was sent a headset that had a smaller connector that did not fit. Fortunately the seller responded quickly and sent me the correct headset free of charge. Sounds good, but the cord is not adjustable - the left side is much shorter than the right, and it seems like it'll get in the way a lot. For the price, though it does work as expected. I'll probably upgrade to a bluetooth stereo headset soon.
After trying out many different pairs of compact binoculars in this price range, I can confidently state that these were the best, and compare favourably to binoculars costing twice as much. In all light conditions, I found the image to be fantastic. In particular, I liked the sharpness, with feather details beautifully presented; I also liked the contrast, which gave a sense of depth to the image.
I have had this monitor for over a year now and it is still amazing. I have no dead pixels and it works great.
I was skeptical about if this would help or not. My son has been complaining about how slow the XBox Live runs and the internet speed. I was hoping to attach where connection comes to the house from supplier but because it need AC power, I had to connect in the house where it feeds to modem and TV.Definite improvement in speed. My son says his games load faster etc. Can't really tell on the internet, but well worth the $40.
I give it about a 7 out of 10. It's ok nothing wonderful but not a piece of junk either. I bought one that goes over the head that is much better, but I don't like it over the head!!
Some tests with a GPS on open field and city.1000 feet city across blocks (1 straight, 1 right , 1 left , 1 right, 10 floor buildings) . Doubles my 900 MHZ spread tech. phones.I tested 1 mile and a half, open field clear voice. And had more power.Also passed 2 crash test , and works fine ! Great deal !
Update After 18 mo.I did buy another for my business 6 months ago.I agonized over the newer 3200, but it uses a differnt ink gamut, hence diffrent cartridges. There were no real driving features for the 3200 over another 3100 fro my business but the ink inventory.After using the "new" one for dedicated poster prints, I did notice some flaking as per the other review. My other on did not, and the difference being my first and older 3100 is used for a variety of papers. So I did a switch of useage for a ouple on months an the "flaking" moved to the other printer. The culprit? Dust. Though use for posters only, sometimes it would be days between print runs and it was always the lead in of the first print that had the problem.I bought two 46" window shades (the spring loaded type) and secured the brackets to the rear of the printer with #8x 1/4" screws and keep the paper roll covered when not in use. Problem gone.Funny that HP doesn't provide a paper roll cover in their design.Same issue would apply to 3200 and any printer that has an exposed roll feed design.*****************I'm not going to get into all the specs - you can read those elsewhere.I have been using this since June 08 and will share some things.FIRST - VISTA AND THIS DON'T WORK WELL. Enough said on that. I have reverted back to XP on all of my machines.SECOND - CS3 and the HP drivers do not get along right now. Lots of threads on that elsewhere.THIRD - You have to be very careful loading canvas or fabrics. Make sure the leading edges, especially the lead in corners do not curl upwards in the least, or you will get the head crashing into the paper and have to restart.FOURTH - power on/off cycles use a lot of ink. I attached a $40 UPS to the leg and leave it on standby 100% of time. Problem solved (I live in an area where at least four or five times a week the building power would cycle for a fraction of a second. This wouold restart the printer and lead to a $5 loss of ink while it repurged and reset itself. - battery back up supply (UPS) paid for itself in a week).Onto the solutions and positives.I am actually glad that CS3 the HP drivers didn't get along. It forced me to find a good printing program (I use QIMAGE Pro). Once I learned that, I wonder how I got along without it. I do all my printing through all my programs and printers through it)I do slightly curl the fabrics under when loading. That seems to reduce the paper jams. I wish they had a reverse feed like the ENCAD. When I print from a roll of canvas, it has to be reloaded if you want to minimize waste (the cutter will not cut fabrics and doesn't try, so if you aren't doing sequential jobs you need to form feed, manual cut and then reload the roll to minimize feed margin ~ 8 inches)Make sure you update the firmware - the updated drivers expect the latest firmware.This printer has been a boon to business. Material cost are so low that I can sell into markets never touched before. 11x14 and 16x20 canvas prints are within the reach of high school packages. Count on about $1 a sq ft ink cost and $2.50 sq ft canvas. That means an 16x20 costs less than 12 bucks to print! Great margins! The calibrator is beyond belief. I used to do those by hand. Good god - my Novajet (60") is now loaded with CMYK GO+ and relegated to signage and thick material jobs. No more calibrating ICC profiles on that one!This is a great printer. It is a machine. And like all machines that are multi useful, it requires some learning and some babaying. The prints are worth it!!One last thing that that helps a sell is the Wilhelm Image Research paper on the Vivera inks and HP and Hanmule papers (go to their web site) - 100 years plus color fast. BUT if printing on canvas, acrylic coat them to prevent scratches. (Liquitex or Golden gels) or Krylon clear coat (but can't estimate color fastness with the clear coat - decades for sure, but not centuries - at least no test data yet).I see some one is selling it for under $4000. Wow. Maybe I'll bet another 44" rather than the 24" I was thinking about...
I've long considered HP drives to be better than Plextor when it comes to bundled extras, and fairly close in terms of performance. The 9710i is &quot;Exhibit A&quot; for my case. I have had no buffer problems with this drive, even on disc-to-disc copies on the same IDE cable, and (unlike a few similar products) the drive does not whirr and shake when operating at high speeds. System requirements are a little steep, but if your computer shipped with Windows ME or 2000 on it, then you can probably handle it.The software seals the deal: you get HP's MyCD, which is so simple that even a toddler can copy a CD with it, and the familiar Adaptec packages for more customization. Additionally, you get MusicMatch, some audio editing stuff, a good backup program, and one of those CD labeler thingies which I'll get around to playing with one of these days.The price is right, the quality is high, and it's twice as fast as most burners on the market. You want this.
I was using Tota lights when I started in television more than 35 years ago. They're extremely well-made, do the job, and last forever. You can't go wrong with these lights. Pricey? A bit, yes. But if you know anything about lighting, you know you get what you pay for. If you need a broadbeam light for umbrella use or simply large-scale illumination, this is the one for you!
My laptop bag looks and feels great. The bag is light, the should strap can be adjusted to a good length, and the strap pad is soft and a bit grippy to help keep it on my shoulder with minimal effort. I would definitely purchase this bag again. My only complaint is that it's a little baggy for my particular model laptop with a 17" widescreen. It fits the width of the device well, but is about 2 inches too deep. This causes me absolutely no practical issues, however, and it's better than being too small!All things considered, this was a great bag, at a great price.
Worked great for around 3 months then after an hour long trip the amp shut off from overheating. I did have the gain pretty large but after it cooled down it now just sounds like static when I do it even with the gain set to around 1. Pretty big amp and it feels cheap as well. I suggest saving for a better name branded one so you don't waste 50 bucks like I did.
If you are in the music business and don't have a few of these in your inventory, where have you been? These are industry standard, dynamic microphones - built like military hardware with surprisingly good audio response and offered at a terrific value. (beware of even cheaper &#34;rip offs&#34; that look identical, but have far inferior capsules - always buy from an authorized Shure dealer)They work especially well in the studio for snare drum and guitar cabinets, but they can be &#34;heros&#34; on all percussion instruments, brass and woodwind instruments. I'd guess that in 75% of all contemporary recordings there's a 57 pointed at the snare drum head, because they handle peak transients so well.Hey... for some male rock vocalists, the SM57-LC isn't just an acceptable mic for PA use, but it can actually deliver the sonic characteristics preferred by some producers and artists on master recordings.Not much more to say... except, if you haven't tried one of these yet, it's about time!
It's hard to understand what some of the other reviewers are talking about. I've hung this holster-like case from my belt, and carried my DMC-FZ50 in it numerous times - the camera fits just perfectly, as long as you do not have the lens hood attached to the camera. It's hard to tell whether the outside material is leather or not - it could be, perhaps a thinner, dress-glove-like leather. The case looks exactly like the product photo. The inside is a cloth-like material, and there's a piece of Velcro to keep the lid shut. Whatever it's made out of, the case is sturdy, and protects the camera while keeping it close at hand. I hope to find a case like this for my new camera I'm getting soon.
This is great for work. Keyboard and mouse were a snap to install. worked like a charm in a couple of minutes. All hot-keys work well for the Web. I can get rid of my &quot;wired&quot; remote control for my speakers. This is a great buy for anyone considering it. Worth every penny and good quality. Easy to use!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card, and would've given it a 5 star rating if it'd been about half the price. I had a syba card that i'd just bought and returned twice b/c it kept locking up my system [os x 10.5 server & 10.5 dual boot on a dual 1.42ghz ppc g4], causing kernel panics galore, reboot itself for no reason, et al. plus syba has horrible customer service too! returned it the 2nd time and got this sonnet card, which works w/o issue! however, the syba card was a 3.0gb card with 2 internal sata and two esata external for $45. this card was $75 for only 2 internal @ 1.5gb speed. i have this setup with 2 seagate 1tb hdd for my server's raid 1 config. works great and well, it actually just works period! sonnet LOVES to overprice everything they make, so nothing shocking there!
It's simple, to the point, and sturdy. It should support any tablet in landscape or portrait mode. For a desktop or mattress (when lying on the bed) this can not be beat.
I purchased a Tivo unit and a 12-month prepaid subscription at the Tivo.com website. When I received the unit, they never put the activation code in the box. You can use the unit for six days without activating. I have called the "Customer Service"? number over Ten Times and keep getting lame excuses and then get told that a supervisor will be advised of my problem and call me back. I have been told this five times and not a single person has ever called me back. Yes, they have my correct number, I checked.... Many new people working in support, so clueless they say someone else will have to call me back.Each time you call the sales number or the support number you are on hold for 15-20 minutes. Apparently Tivo management feels their customers time is not worth anything. After getting the six day redemption code extended three times and still no code that works. I am shipping the unit back to Tivo and getting a DVR from my local cable company, who will even set it up for free at the same monthly price..... I should have done the research before and gone with my local cable company in the first place. The DVR replaces your current digital cable box, so you don't have to rent two boxes....Hope this helps others....TivoSucks.com will be a website coming soon..... I guarantee it.
I heard these at the end of 1999. I loved them then but I was experimenting with other brands of the mass market variety. I finally decided to buy a pair, used, got a great deal, and must say the seller let them go too cheap. If you need to buy something from Best Buy take a look at these before hand. There is a smooth balance within the high and low ends that compliments almost all music tastes that I have not heard in a two-way speaker from this class: Polk, Kef, Bose, NHT, Klipshe, Canton and others don't have a caparable option. Let the ears be the test.
Correction to posted specs:According to other sites and Panasonic's own site/specs, this model does NOT have Firewire/1394 input (like the DMR-E60 or the old DMR-HS2.Also, it only has digital optical audio out, not coaxial audio.Can someone confirm it plays MP3's OK, not just audio CDs? Pana's website doesn't mention MP3 format...
Suction cups do not hold to windshield even with no weight in the mounting bracket. The poorly designed top part of the holder broke off almost immediately. I was very dissatisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
This product was advertised as being compatible with BT devices, but requires a driver to work. Does not work with iPad or other Apple devices. I contacted the company to find out if this was in the works, and they stated that they had no plans for iPad/iPhone compatibility. I didn't take the time to test it with Palm or Rim devices.
This tripod is absolutely perfect in every attribute that counts. It is easily adjustable, quickly deployed, light-weight, sturdy, and built to last. I use this tripod with a Nikon D60, and even with a 55-200mm lens it doesn't feel the slightest bit wobbly/stressed. I take this tripod with me when I go hiking in the mountains because it is compact and lightweight and fits in my backpack, and the angled rubber feet ensure that it won't slip/slide/move on rocky or muddy terrain. The carrying case that it comes with is nice enough for storage and transport.
I bought this teleconverter to use with the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. My intent was to use it for bird photography with my Nikon D200. However, after thorough testing in good light (Better Beamer, F11, 1/250, ISO 200), I was unable to get clear images (tried both auto and manual focus).I returned both the telconverter and the Sigma 50-500mm.
As I acquired more USB drives it became a problem to account for them. This handy case is great for keeping them in an orderly fashion, avoiding the frantic search for the tiny piece of hardware.
A fine unit. Works well, I have not "lived" with it long enough to know how it will be over the long-haul.The software for the Macintosh is very primitive but sufficient (Belkin's is much better.)The unit does not have any "surge-protected only" outlets, so you need a power-strip as well for your printer, etc.
I am an amateur in this field but I must say that I am very impressed so far with this flash. I own a Canon 60D so as far as an upgrade is concerned from the stock flash, this Speedlite 580EX II is amazing. So easy to use and makes every picture 100x's better! Love it and would buy this again without hesitation.
I have a Hitachi rear projection HDTV monitor that has one dvi connection. I have a Samsung HDTV tuner and a Sony upconvert DVD player so I needed two HDMI imputs on the tv. Most other switches that I compared came with a remote to maually switch between imput sources. I didn't want to add to my collection of remotes, so I chose this Terk switch. The switch works well with my components and switches them automatically when they are powered on. It does have rather large blue indicator lights, but it's a small price to pay for the convenience of auto switching.Great service and quick shipping from Amazon.
Nicely made. Quality better than I expected for the price. Roomy capacity for the Sony unit with places for some of tha accessories...Yep would buy another...
Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS NavigatorThis item does everything that that the advertisment said it would do. The wide screen is a must.This is a refurbished unit and it works without any problems. A very good product at a great price.
I recently purchased the HP 1018 after much agonizing whether to go for a B&W; laser printer or a multi function for the home. I came to the conclusion that 98% of my needs would be met with a fast and cheap printer - for the odd requirements of scanning old photos or copying important documents, I could use the services at my office or a local Kinko's.The HP 1018 met several requirements. First, its compact. Second, it's per page cost (thanks to being a laser and not an inkjet printer) is low. Finally, it prints pages fast (much much faster than any inkjet on the market). I generally need to print out itineraries, airline e-tickets, articles to read offline and therefore had no need of a color printer. Besides, the ability to add envelopes into the feeder is a nice touch, especially when sending out holiday greeting cards in bulk.Small observations - The paper feeder/drawer will stay open and hence take up a few additional inches of space. There is no USB cable (shame on them trying to save a few pennies. The included disk tried hard to install all sorts of "freebie" software before succumbing to my stubbornness of refusing to do so (after this installing the drivers was a breeze.) The printer comes with a "introductory" toner cartridge good for 1000 pages (regular cartridges sold in retail are good for twice as many pages.)Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase. I was waiting for the price of laser printers to drop to around the hundred dollar level as well as get compact enough for use in the home and it was worth the wait. At a cost of under 5 cents a page (including paper and ink) its a steal.
I have bought several of these 512 Sandisk Cruzer Micros, and I don't think i could be happier. I think I will probably be getting one or two of the 1 GB as well soon.I have an older computer, so it doesn't have as much storage to hold my videos, so these give me a place to send them off to after I'm finished making them. I've also used them to carry files to and from computer class, and I've never found them to malfunction.Also, I've figured out a "fix" for the "losing the rubber sleeve" problem: When you first get your jump drive, write on the little white label on the side, your name, a title, whatever (I write a number, and in a notebook I write a list of what I have on that number drive.)The little label area is small, so I advise writing with a very sharp pencil, and wiping off any graphite dust carefully with a napkin. Then cover this with a piece of scotch tape, just long enough to cover the white label area.When you put the rubber sleeve back on, you will find that the tape makes it just snug enough to have it stay on. With the cap, just make sure you don't knock it around too much, perhaps a small bag made of felt or something.
I bought these at Wal-Mart for 2 bucks less. I thought they might be cheap and not sound all that great considering my past Koss earbuds I bought, but that's totally inaccurate. These deliver very impressive bass for the size and are basically earplugs with speakers in them; they block out ambient noise very well. For 12-15 dollars, you really can't go wrong, replace almost any stock earbuds that come with an MP3 player with these, especially iPods. You for sure won't be dissatisfied.Edit:Also, watch out for some of these, as they tend to be very fragile. I replaced my first pair in a couple of days, but the others have been lasting for around a year now. If you want REALLY good bang for your buck, look up Sennheiser. You pay more... you get more. End of story.
these cables worked great for me, but the add says 1080p capable, but didn't work for me, only 1080i worked.minimal problem, but thought i should leave info
I bought the HP OfficeJet 6210 to use at home with my new G5 running Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger).Installation and set-up was easy using the 8.5 X 11 color step-by-step instruction booklet.I loaded the software off of the CD and everything seemed fine (date and time set automatically) until I tried to print a page. It would print out one page of garbage and then just start spitting out sheets of paper. The "Cancel" button stopped this immediately.I suspected I had a driver problem because when I used the Printer Set-Up Utility I couldn't find the HP 6210 in the list of printers.So, I went to the [...] website, and downloaded a new driver for OS 10.4 dated September 2005. It was only 14 MB in size, so it only took a couple of minutes to download and install.After installing this driver, and then rerunning the printer Set-up Utility, I got it to print out the page I wanted, in color, with no problem. I also tested it printing in black only and printing multiple pages and copies. The copier and fax features work great, too.I am very happy with this printer, just be aware you may need to update the drivers before you can use it.
I had my doubts but bought this based on the reviews. Very pleased. I used to purchase specialty lens paper and liquid cleaner and after spending far too long rubbing on my optics, under certain lights, I would see a "haze" or "ghost" smeared all over the lens. I would invariable end up using a microfiber cloth or cotton dish towel (certainly not designed for it), and my breath, to polish away the haze. Hurray for expensive lens papers and cleaners. I tried this and that issue is history. I don't re-purchase items if they don't work - I will always have one of these in my camera bag from this day forth.
Amazing to think I bought a lesser machine for ten times the price a few years back. Here's a good suggestion: read the amazon reviews before to find out how to save time and iron out the kinks-- you won't regret it.
I was not pleased with the plastic adapter that came with the binoculars. It shook too much.I got this adapter and thought "Hot Dilly Dog!" The end result was that the binoculars didnot shake as much. I think if the BA-168 were shorter this would increase the stability ofthe Binoculars even more. If anyone knows of a shorter adapter I would like to hear about it.
I have had this cover for my M260 player for 3 years and it has protected my player wonderfully. I accidently got my player hooked on something passing quickly through a door and it partially tore the clip area. I wear this thing all the time and I know it has saved my player many times. When I bought it, it was $16 and I would buy it again for that price. I am glad that they've come down in price as the player is getting older. I am ordering another one today to take the place of the one that is starting to fail.
I received this camera as a gift and it had workedwonderfully for about a year or so. I noticed somereviewers noted issues with the lense...mine becamestuck and would not retract into the camera. Unfortunately,the issue would cost more to fix than to buy anothercamera & I do not have a usable warranty. I have triedreplacing the batteries (BTW-I found battery life on thiscamera to be really bad) to no avail.I'm giving Kodak's V603 a try-it also has a lense that extends...so if I have this issue again, I think I'll be permanently scarredand will have to buy one of those flat fronted cameras.
Before I got this DVD Express DX2 I tried the "Easy Cap" Video Capture device and it was a poor product. It captured the video OK, but the audio was bad (with a high pitched tone). Along with the USB plug it also had an audio phono jack that had to be plugged into the sound card and that is what produced the irritating high pitched tone.ENTER DVD EXPRESS DX2! This product is super! Great video AND audio capture (from my analog camcorder). Only uses a USB plug for both the video and audio capture function...no stupid phono jack to have to plug into the sound card. And the editing/movie making software ("ArcSoft Showbiz") is excellent! I've used "Windows Movie Maker" which was mediocre and it would not let me convert a movie I had created...it kept popping up a problem window everytime I tried to save it to a file. How frustrating! But the ArcSoft Showbiz software works very much like Windows Movie Maker but better with more options and tools for creativity. It was able to save a 10 minute movie I had created with no problems at all. I will be using ArcSoft Showbiz from now on...and screw Windows Movie Maker! I haven't even tried to use the DVD Express to convert some of my old VHS videos to DVD yet (which it is supposed to do well) and I still think it's worth every penny!
These are amazingly comfortable. Normally headphones hurt my ears when I'm wearing glasses, but these are never painful. Sound quality is great. The only tiny problem with them is that the cord could be longer, but that's just nit-picking.
the product is what cold "PNA" it mean that the mio is locked and not operate as pocet pc (PDA), it who'nt have windows, make shure that you are buying it with the program that support you country maps. otherwise you will be unable to use it because it unavailble to add maps without buying new soft', and it cost 200-300$ more.
Great GPS unit. Used Quest for a few years. Made the switch and asked myself why not sooner. Drive about 55,000 miles per years. Covers rural areas very well. Would highly recommend this product. Great blue tooth; can play phone and MP3 and audio books through the vehicle speakers. MSN Direct is limited but a valuable tool as well.
...well, almost.This keyboard is honestly nothing short of ridiculous. I bought this keyboard with all intentions of being a satisfied, ergonomically correct individual. It arrived on my door step after a one day Prime delivery, I opened it up and went to town. I type on a keyboard nearly 24 hours a day with my job, so I was ready to put it to the test.Instantly I noticed that the spacebar took about 100 pounds of force to push down. And my poor (normal) human thumb doesn't quite exert that much force. I tried it out for two days before I decided that it wasn't worth siftingthroughmysentencesto space apart words.I thought this would be a keyboard that I could relax on. On the contrary. I had to almost totally readjust my typing style to even be able to space between words.This keyboard fails simply because the spacebar fails.I really don't understand how it got 4/5 stars collectively. And I promise I'm not being nit-picky! That spacebar is a beast! And just about as loud as one too!
Works well in XP SP2, Vista, only download the right drivers in ANYCOM. Supports AD2P and the software keeps thing simple and with better option than BlueSoleil interface
This device works as described in the manual for my 7D. Everyone can be in the photo including the photographer. Also works well to eliminate camera movement from pressing button on camera when taking long exposure photos. It's nice and small and the clip allows you to attach it to a strap. Fits nicely on the strap of a backpack, and is small enough to comfortably fit in the pocket of bluejeans. You must be within 150 degrees in front of the camera for it to work. Shipped quickly with no problems from Amazon. A+
The HOSA STEREO 3.5mm PHONE (F) - TWO RCA (M) (1-TIP AND 1-RING), 6 inc. is and excellent purchase for those who play electronic pianos. Having the choice of the two plugs is essential if you plan to use headphones with a musical keyboard. I highly recommend this product for electronic piano players. This product is perfect for the Huntington 61-key electronic keyboard I recently purchased on Amazon which also is highly recommended. Great Buy.
One of 6 boxes ordered did not come with the full complement of batteries. Otherwise the batteries were as promised. Shipping was slow.
Works well, does the job needed. Quality material, good for the value. Recommend extra blade, blades are economical as well.
The Labtec pulse system is amazing, beats the hell out my old Cambridge Microworks system which was $150. I strongly advise you to get a pair.
I found this to work well enough for something that costs $9. I had a rubber casing on it before, but that was a pain because added to the iPod's bulk in my shirt pocket. This sheath adds no bulk but prevents those all-too-easy scratches. Applying it was straight forward and the result is okay. I've read some of the other comments here, and here are my thoughts on it:* Bubbles: I freaked about the bubbles when I first applied it, but do like the instructions say to and you'll be okay. i.e. smooth out all the big bubbles as soon as possible, then let it sit. The smaller bubbles that are left immediately after you apply mostly go away. I now have some very tiny bubbles, mostly around the thumb pad, which show I think only because I have a black iPod. They probably wouldn't be visible on a white iPod. And to me, they're really not a big deal. What is slightly more annoying is the long bubbles that appear at the edges, but that could have probably been avoided by stretching it a little tighter when I applied it. But again, not a big deal to me. But then, I don't use my iPod for watching much video. If I did, I might notice it more often.* Peeling - I've been using this sheath for 4 months now, and it's completely intact. Might not be at the end of the year, but what do you want for $9? Just make sure you clean the iPod properly before applying it, of course (use alcohol - no, not Jack Daniels).* Dirt/Fluff - Haven't seen much of this in other comments, so just a heads up to be really sure you have all dust, dirt, fluff and hair off of the screen before applying. A tiny hair crept in under mine and now looks like a tiny crack on the screen. Easily avoided.If you watch out for those things, I think this product works as good as you could expect for a $9 item.
This merchandise -- although paid for -- has never been recevied. I still need a battery and havn't known who to call to request a shipment of this product!!Please send one asap as I will need to use the camera next week.Karen Jellsion(858) 688-2915
It's a pity that creative visions discontinued this product. The main reason why is because of the size of the screen. If people watched movies on it, it would suck the battery dry before the movie would end.I never watched movies on it..just various videos. It's also a great place to keep pics. Creative Visions DEFINITELY needs to make something in between this and their Xfi. The x-fi is kind of complicated and the screen is considerably smaller..and the volume is a lot lower :(I purchased one of these a while back, and it got messed up because someone soaked it, I HAD to get a replacement..and luckily I did, before they were all gone.Its such a pity that Creative Visions would go from this to the x-fi..that's like 5 steps down :(. If Creative Visions doesnt find a happy medium somewhere in between these two models, I will have to switch to Wolverine for future ipods
I've skimmed the other reviews and won't debate whether those that are having problems should be. I haven't had any problems, and all I did was follow the directions when I installed the Wireless B router in my house. I first installed the card on my laptop (IBM TP) and then on my wife's (Dell something or other) without a problem. The only issues my wife has had at home, as she is the one that uses the card virtually all the time on our network, has been not when the wireless was down or not working properly, but when the cable internet service was down. Obviously, if there is no source, there's no wireless.I took the card and my notebook to a local church who's opened up a coffee shop and has furniture to spread out on. Nobody's there, so it seemed to be a good place to work when I get tired of my settings. They have a wireless connection going, so after checking with a few folks on security issues and buying a wireless security book from Amazon (a book I've only skimmed) I went down to the church to see what happened. Plugged the card into my laptop, turned the machine on, and in a few seconds, the network showed up. No configuration needed! Well, I think the first time, I had to select that particular network, but that was easy. Now everytime I go it just pops right up. I brought it home and it did the same on my home network -- again, no reconfig. I would assume the church's network is faster than mine, but the speed seems roughly the same -- at least web surfing. If you need faster speed, just check out the &quot;G&quot; card.So, if you buy this thing exclusively to use at Starbucks (or whereever), you should have zero probs. If you buy to use with one or more networks, I can tell you it has worked fine for me. There might be some tricky settings to get right in your computer, but that relates to the wireless network specifically and not the card.
We were moving and didn't want to leave the Bose 161 speakers (that I had installed in every room of our home.) I looked for speakers that were less expensive to leave in their place, and took a chance on these Audio Source LS 200 speakers based upon the reviews here in Amazon.com. Although the reviews were good, one doesn't expect "real" quality at this price. You cannot imagine our surprise at the quality of the sound these speakers reproduced! They are not as spacial as the Bose but their dynamic and acoustic range is excellent. Like the Bose they fall off rapidly below about 80Hz but are very linear up to the audible limits. (If you want more bass add a sub-woofer.)
Use for viewing wildlife,birds,distant mountains,even the moon! In fact they are just as effective as the much more expensive binoculars!I would highly recommend this to all friends!
I have been doing research and decided on the Sandisk - i really do not need a player with a lot of memory. This one is great and for the price. I am going to order one for my daughter for her birthday. You cannot go wrong with this little player
Product works great. If you need to add AUX input to your Pioneer head unit, this is the cable you need to make it happen. Pair it with an RCA to Headphone jack and you're all set.
I have this DVD/CD Player and it still works great after using it for over 10 years. The remote works great as well. Even thought it's design for an earlier technology the sound quality and video is still very good. It's made for standard DVDs only but I bought it for it's 5 disc ability to play music. Throw in your favorite band or Christmas CDs put it on random play and off you go. I think it's a great buy if you can find it.
The Little Friend is the type of book that could get nominated for the National Book Award and yet will not please many of the readers who enjoyed The Secret History. Tartt is a gifted writer, breathing life into an engaging twelve-year-old protagonist who sets out to solve a murder in the midst of two different families in the South. Local media (e.g. the San Francisco Chronicle) has been dying to give away the ending and finally did last week, probably with the blessing of Tartt herself, in town for an interview. But the ending is beside the point, as is the plot for the most part.This book is driven by its characters, their language and rich inner lives hidden from the adults in the household, and their often outrageous actions - children hauling guns and poisonous snakes around town, outwitting a family of drug dealers. Harriet is a bit of Huck Finn and Scout Finch in a modern world, but in a much heavier epic which I found too tedious to enjoy completely despite many exquisite passages.
I purchased a L15LD420 surveillence package in October. Within 7 months the four cameras (CVC6993R) had night vision failures. The IRs would not switch on because of a mechanical auto IR filter cut failure. This is an ongoing problem with Lorex cameras (well documented in reviews of their cameras). You would be far better off with another brand if you want something reliable, which is an absolute for a security system.
Now I know what you are going to say...a psychic should know when bad weather is coming..well I usually do. However, when I am fast alseep, that is another story....I recently moved to tornado country, and wanted an alarm system so that I would be aware of the storms in the middle of the night. Within days of purchasing this radio, it alerted me to a tornado around 1:30AM. I have had NO PROBLEMS AT ALL with this radio, it came to me in perfect condition.I easily programmed it myself (just turn off the weather alert switch to not hear the beeping), called NOAA for my SAME channels, and all was well, it only took about 5 minutes to have it up and running. This is a MUST HAVE for those who live where dangerous weather conditions exist. My only (STRONG) suggestion is to read all of the instructions carefully first! There are two receptacles on the rear where the AC plug can fit in, make sure it is in the correct one, or the unit will only run on battery , and when the battery runs out, no alarm system! I have had no trouble with this radio, and highly recommend it!Maybe being psychic helped me program it (That was a joke folks....) If you live where there is dangerous weather, and you want a dependable home based unit....BUY IT!
I've had this unit a couple of years. I had earlier garmin units, an etrex and then a couple of vistas, that I loved. I used them for both road and trail navigation. But it seems with Garmin the more you pay the less you get.The maps on the vistas' were far superior (i have no idea what they're like now). All you have with this one are major highways and city names. And no topo - none.For road use; if you're looking for the distance to say St Louis; the unit takes over after you enter the space and gives you a list of all the local towns/cities that start with St. The only thing you can do is move the entire *#&^! map over to near St Louis, then type in ST and scroll down and pick St Louis - then you can get your distance - for what it's worth. I still haven't figured out what the highway thing is supposed to do.Frankly, I've stopped using it. Without the additional maps all it's good for is marking waypoints and you can get that, and much much more, in less expensive units.My first problem with Garmin came years ago when my original etrex wouldn't turn on. To get it fixed, after tacking on shipping charges, would have cost more than purchasing a new one. My last problem with Garmin is this unit.
I used these to replace some 30 year old ar-9 woofers while I recone them . they are a good , well made speaker for the price with crisp, tight base. they look great too. however in my speakers it is a waste of chrome as they are covered. I am driving them with 1000 watts @ 4 ohms and the take it and put out move volume than the originals! I would recomend them as a good low price replacement woofer. I still will put back my oem woofers and use these for a 4x 12" guitar bass cabnit.
Got this for my dad, so mom wouldn't have to listen to the TV at "dad volume". As long as you plug it into the audio output of the tv, mom can still watch at her volume and dad has control over his!Awesome Product!
I have used CD Fix-It for my karaoke disks, and this product seems to work great. Some disks needed a second cleaning, but for the most part, it was a quick clean and the disk was ready to use. I don't believe in using highlighters or anything like that to repair disks. And there have been times where other peoples karaoke systems would damage my disks. This product does the trick. And when you're spending on average $15 per disk to purchase (and you can't copy some karaoke disks), this is definitely a product to have in your arsenal.
I'm glad to have received this product in good condition, but I wasn't able to find out the type of power supply it has until I received it, and unfortunately it's the kind that break all the time, I've had enclosures in the past that had this power supply and they broke with in 3 months of operation, I move my external around alot between work and home so if you do that I wouldn't recommend this product, if you have children, i also wouldn't recommend this product as kids tend to enjoy pulling on cables and wires.
I don't know why they feel the need to package so excessively. I cheweded through the plastic and axidently swallowed a few. Not Im feeling bad. Never buy this junk.
I just recieved this lens today. I read all the reviews about ths lens that have been posted. I have the Z6 and the lens workes perfect, at least for this camera. I don't have to use the digital zoom. (which degrades the photo) I would recomend this to anyone who is asking!
I've used the Sima SCC-2 for a couple of weeks now and like the device. I have some VHS tapes that I want to move over to DVD and needed to circumvent the Macrovision. On the whole, the unit functions as advertised. The adjustment of the contrast, color, etc, is good. The only downside that I've found is that it doesn't always sync the video correctly (maybe not at all). My VHS player auto-synchs. When the extra sync pulse is added back, the synch can get messed up. On copying 6 tapes a 10 minute section of one of them lost it's synchronization and fluttered and sometimes blacked out. I compared the view several times with and without the SCC-2. Without the SCC-2 the synch was never messed up, with the SCC-2 inline, the sync was always messed up in this spot on the tape (and nowhere else). It could be that my tape was a little faulty in this spot but don't expect that the SCC-2 will be absolutely perfect on all tapes. There is a possibility of getting out of sync and having fluttering.
I've had a medium choco tango Hampton since 2006 and absolutely love it. This thing goes with me everywhere. I live out of this bag. It carries a laptop safely and securely along with all the cables I can think of, cell phone parts, spare discs... You name it. I'm pretty OCD, too. Everything in its place. Lots of pockets in this bad boy. I don't like my food to touch.The people are great too. I'm actually on my third bag. The first one suffered from some minor quality issues. When contacted, BBP sent out a replacement bag no questions asked. Recently one of the buckles let go (the laptop was safely padded inside and suffered no harm from a 3 foot fall). I emailed them again and they sent out a replacement again with no questions.You can't go wrong with a bumbackpack. They look great and feel great. Style and Function all in one! It's comfy as a back pack. I use it this way when travelling as it's more secure. I feel better with everything tidy and close on my back (lower back). I use it as a messenger bag otherwise for ease of access. Love it!
It's a great machine! No doubt about it! It works as expected as a scanner, copier and printer. However, you end up spending a lot of money to replace the obscenely expensive original Brother ink cartridges. Non-original ink cartridges were not a good option for me. I bought them twice from different vendors on the Amazon website and on both occasions they did not work. I stop using the printer and copier function of this machine for more than 2 years due to ink costs.
I bought this radio on amazon for $80. I was searching for a radio with a USB port for playing mp3's from a flash drive. It works pretty good. It does have a slight buffer under-run type of issue. What I mean by that is the first mp3 will start playing, then some hesitation while a buffer is loading, then the song will continue to play. This seemed to occur during the first track, and then once again, several tracks latter. I was impressed that this radio searched and found mp3's on my flash drive that was loaded with other stuff, like data files of different sorts. For the low price, I can't complain to much, BUT I'm thinking that I probably shouldn't have been so frugal and just spent more on a better radio. When I used the AUX input, I was very satisfied. The AUX input will not suffer from buffer underrun, so if all your looking for is something to plug your MP3 player into, then you'll be happy with this radio. I also found that this radio had a higher power output than the factory radio of my 2008 Matrix, and the sound quality is good. So, it does have good amplification and quality.
Description says case will fit a Blackberry 8700c. The case I received was much too small and does not work for this model.
I will tell you this, I was in vegas for five days, and took some awsome pics and never ran out of space. I Highy recommend it.
I hate the fact that the computer industry lies about just about everything. To call this a 7 port switch is a really stretching the truth. Since I have to plug one end into a free USB port on my computer and the other into the 7 port USB block, I really get 6 ports.Otherwise it's a powered hub that does what a hub is suppose to do - give me more free USB ports.
This notebook cooler does pull the heat of the computer and vent it away from your lap. However, the included rubber bumpers that act as spacers between the laptop and the cooler are spaced too far apart for a 13 inch unibody MacBook or other similarly sized notebooks. I had to use some self adhesive cabinet door bumpers spaced more appropriately than the factory drilled mounting points. It would be simpler to just buy a different unit if you have a small laptop. For larger units this cooler works great.
These discs are great. I have never made a coaster with them (I use Toast 7 Titanium). They burn at the advertised 8x speed not at a lower speed like so many other diascs when using a mac. These discs are great.
I've had this camera since it was introduced by Pentax (1997) and it's been a total pleasure to use. I have an APS and a manual 35mm SLR but this is the one I use when I MUST get the shot right. Like having Derek Jeter come up to bat just when you need him.
I got this monitor for general business and graphics applications, and so far am very pleased with the purchase.* It's fast and has a very sharp picture, yet does not strain the eyes with extended use.* It's very thin and generates very little heat (i.e. energy efficient).* One issue came up when I tried to adjust the settings with a contrast grid. I could not separate the 2 lightest stripes with any combination of Brightness and Contrast -- meaning that a shade lighter than 5% gray will appear the same as white. However, this issue does not have a visible effect on the applications I used so far.* The control buttons are labeled black-on-black, and are thus unreadable. However, once you get it adjusted, the monitor works beautifully, and is a great value.
The indoor and low light picture quality is perfect. Outdoor light is more than the camera can handle and generally washes out, so it can't do flower beds. The lense cover is linked to a switch so that it is in camera mode when open, viewing mode when closed. I found myself constantly opening and closing the cover. Sometimes the camera will not respond to the cover unless turned off and on to reset. The options are seperated into a "setup" selection on the function wheel and a "menu" button, which is annoying. Someimes, generally in bright light when the lense needs to stop down, the camera makes a clicking noise. I fear that the clicking noise may be a sign of a defective shutter on my camera. All in all, it is a comfortable camera that can be used hard and does not feel ... even though it is.
I purchased several of these Koss VC20 volume control devices. I have a central audio system with line-in input from several devices. Much to my surprise, each of the line-out volumes from each of the devices provided different audio levels in the central system. Therefore, when switching sources, you might be blasted from your seat with the volume, or, wonder if the item is connected. These Koss VC20's, allowed for the balancing of the line-out volume for the multiple devices. We simply added this, in-line, and adjusted the volume for each device and now, we can switch audio input sources without getting the heart palpitations from volume shock. As the title says... Simple! Yet, functionally great!
I had this scanner at the track this past weekend and was very disappointed!! You couldn't make out what was said by the driver/crew and I had the volume all the way up. The radio station the race was on didn't even come in clear. May be a problem with the antenna?
Finally i got the lens.The review of the other reviewer is misleading.The magnifictication increase you can get is mind blowing.Instead of the closest shooting distance of 1.00m of the Panasonic FZ7's standard macro zoom position (432mm) you can now get as close as 33 cm with this lens.Have a look at my photo samples and you will understand was is going on.I did not buy the orignal (expensive) adapter for the FZ7 .... i used a step up ring 52 - 55 mm for 2.00-3.00 $With another step down ring 58 - 55 mm i use the phantastic lens on my Canons 20D/40D and the Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS lens with great test results.As with the Panasonic, also here the minimum shooting distance decreased a big deal (see the sample)all sample pictures i reduced to the half Pana 2816 > 1408 Canon 3888 > 1944if you are in macro / close up photography and you don't want to buy an expensive macro lenses get this one.You will not regret itsee some of my photos (copy the link in your browers address field) at [...]
I now have 4 of these for my Nikon D200. Its a bit of a battery hog. I figure that I get about 300-400 shots per battery. I am using the battery grip so I always have 2 on board at any time. I plan to get 2 more so I have 6 with me when I go on 1-2 week trips in the wilderness. Buying extra batteries is better than trying to rely on solar power to charge the batteries which my friend did with his D200 batteries on a week-long mountain trip last year.
I was in the market to replace a pair of JBL CF120 3way floor speakers. I wanted something not as bulky but with just as good, if not better, sound. I shopped around and read millions of reviews and it was down to a tower style JBL, Infinity, or Polk. I really like the price compared to sound quality and craftsmanship that you get with polk audio. I am NOT disappointed. You get a "bit" of bass out of them (more than one would expect out of a 3 way tower), but you'll probably want to get a sub if you don't already have one. Movies on the Blue Ray are more crisp and life like with great highs and mid for vocals. Very wide spectrum of sound. If your looking for a REALLY good sounding speaker for not alot of money, these are for you. However, the pic is not accurate. These are a 3-way speaker and they now mainly stock the Series II which have the wood grain look all over, including behind the grill. Adds alot of class. They have the option to be Bi-Amped, which will only make them even more kick ass. Get these and you won't be disappointed.
Don't expect this subwoofer to absolutely blow anything away, but that's because that's not what it's designed for. I use it with my YSP800 unit, and it works just fine. Not too loud, but the base is deep enough to be sufficient for my tiny combines of a living room. Bottom line, if you're an audiophile this is NOT a unit for you, obviously. If you're just a regular 'joe the plumber' and looking for a sleek looking, great sounding woofer, then this one is perfect.
I chose the Toshiba SD5970 when I bought an HD LCD TV last December. I have been displeased with the unit from nearly the beginning. But the malfunctions did not start to occur until after the 90 day warranty period, of course.It has one of the worst designed remotes I've ever seen: a block of mono-colored and mono-sized buttons. No chance at being able to navigate by touch.It seems to hang up on nearly every DVD I watch. Sometimes, if I press remote keys too quickly, like going from pause to FF to Play, it will freeze. It hardly ever gets all the way through a DVD without freezing. I have to power down and and then patiently navigate back to the place where it died to watch the remainder.I have not had time to call tech support yet. I know I don't want another one of these. I probably wasted $180 on this, as it will probably end up being a throwaway. I can't recommend this model.
These are the first binoculars we've owned and purchased them for a cruise to Alaska. They were used during cold, damp weather and didn't get any built up condensation. They are lightweight and easy to pack for travel. They were easy to operate for seeing distances or enlarging objects that were slightly closer. I would recommend them to anyone that doesn't have a lot of money to spend because in my opinion they are worth more.
Best deal, prompt delivery. Easy to use. OK not to speak street name if you get used to reading the cue prompt. Backlight seems brighter and have better satellite reception than my 2-yr old Nuvi 350. Perfect for driver with economy mind. I will say the Nuvi 250 is the best bang per buck GPS out there. Did not come with the wall charger but the wall charger from my Nuvi 350 works with the 250.Very happy with the product.Thanks
This set of RCA cables work great. I used them to connect my car audio head unit to a multi-channel Alpine amp. They were longer than what I needed, but the price was right.
This camera is so much fun! The quality is not that great but that's ok! it's a toy! The pictures come out so interesting! I suggest using a lot of natural light and a faster film speed. Btw, be careful of the pull that winds the film. The thing feels like it could snap and break. Other than that, an awesome alternative to photography.
I ADMIT IT! I AM A SONY NUT! DON'T EVEN THINK OF TRYING TO MAKE ME SWITCH! I HAVE NEVER HAD A BAD SONY PRODUCT!JOHN BOLOTIN"85 YEARS YOUNG"
Fit only so-so, pressure adjustment flimsy. Sound quality very good but not outstanding; sound leaks very noticeable.
i personally didn't really like this enclosure. the hard drive barely fits and the fan is really small. It is not really quality made and the fire wire is alot slower then the usb. i would not really recommend this
This is the 1st set of ear phones I have had where the band goes around your nect rather than over your head. In the winter, when your head is covered that is a much better mounting system. They sound good too.
If you don't mind blue screens of death or having your PC lockup or reboot after 45 minutes to an hour, this is the product for you. Works fine until it gets warm and then the fun begins.The longest I have been able to stay online is approximately an hour. No wonder they're selling for $15 used on here...they're lawn wafers.I had no problems even remotely close to this until I plugged in this turd, so I know it's the culprit.Back to Best Buy it goes.
I needed a durable cable that was easy to pack. This cable does the job. The cable is not flimsy and the price is good.
I purchased this lens to go with my Pentax K-5 and have been very pleased with the results thus far. As someone who does outdoor portrait photography, this lens is invaluable. I'm pleased with the speed of focus and image quality. Very good purchase for any Pentax users.
No big owner's manual. No "small print". Just good, straight forward engineering. Allows me to work on my desktop monitor while displaying it on a projector. Great for presentations.
Lo gradisco molto. &Egrave; molto esatto e durevole. Recomend I esso a tutti i climbers della montagna
This HDMI cable is a good quality one. Even If I have never seen a bad quality HDMI cable. It does a good job connecting my Xbox 360 and DVD player to an HDTV.
It's an okay TV. But I am having trouble hooking up game consoles such as the PS One and Xbox. I cannot figure out how to connect an RF adapter between my gaming consoles and this TV. Any technical advice will be much appreciated.
I mean scary good because if you are listening to anything you are dead to the world. The noise cancelling is a neat trick but not sure if it adds any real value yet. But if you want to block out the world both good and bad these do a fine job.
I was looking for a radio with the kind of buttons you see on car radios, and for some inexplicable reason they are very hard to find. But the guy at Radio Shack directed me to this one, and I really love it, except for two things: (a) even though the clock is purportedly self-set by some super-sophisticated government satellite, it is ALWAYS nine minutes fast (I just don't get that!); and (2) sometimes you have to play with the wire antenna to improve the reception (but even that isn't a big deal). All in all it's a pretty terrific little radio, if you can get used to having a clock that is always nine minutes fast! (Or maybe yours won't be, and it's just me!) So, on the whole, I'd recommend it.
Although this film is more convenient to develop, I was disappointed with the results. There seemed to be a slight red hue to the prints. Not much contrast, either, though that could have been my fault.
First off mine did come with the Y-splitter so the picture is accurate. Build quality looks good. Sound is fine. However the main reason I bought this was the "directional" claim - I had a nasty ground loop audible through my subwoofer and I was hoping this would fix the problem. No noticeable effect. If you're looking to eliminate the ground loop I recommend the Ebtech Hum X Voltage Hum Filter. It works. Otherwise this cable is pretty good for the price.
Although this device would not work on my Mac, I decided to keep it and give it as a gift to a friend that works on a PC. Worked great and the camera is an pleasant perk in a handy small size.
This camera is a lot of fun to use, it has Great quality (low-end professional), lots of features (widescreen mode, black & white, faders etc), it was very easy to use especially with the touchscreen lcd. I did find one big issue with the functioning of this camera, when you play back the video you can actually hear the sound of the dvd spinning in the camera, pretty hard to overlook or try to tune out.Then, after hours of toying around with this camera I became extremely disappointed. Editing with this camera is virtually impossible. The software that it comes with (nero 6) only allows you to burn the small dvd onto a regular dvd. In order to attempt to edit I had to burn the small dvd onto a cd as data, then I had to open the cd folder and drag the contents to the desktop, then I had to download a converter to change the formats from vob to mpeg and then the converted file wouldn't even drag onto the desktop. After hours of all the complicated nonsense I have decided to return this camera and purchase the Sony DCR-HC46 mini dv camcorder. This one has the same if not better quality as the dvd105, but will be better for editing, then if I ever want the film on dvd i can just burn it onto a regular sized dvd since i'll actually be able to get the videos on the computer with this one.But of course if you are a point > shoot > play sort of person this camera will be great for you.
THis printer rocks. As a PC consultant, I don't like HP PCs because of their software. I have seen them blow up numerous operating systems, plus HP installs software by the shovelful and gives the user no control over if they want it.This printer has reasonable software, the image quality is awesome, really amazing. The photos compared to my HP 812C are just amazing. Printing on the 4x6 paper it is finally indistinguishable from a real photo. IT is a bit loud, but I slowed it down using the software driver which made a huge difference. (night mode they call it?). Individual ink cartridges will save lots of cash.My ONLY complaint it that they warn you when the liquid ink is out, but there is still tons left soaked into the fibers in the resevoir. I printed over 100 pages after getting the first message about black ink - getting the dam pop up message every time.
Have brought 1 of these some months back. First impression were that it is very well built and the connectors really connect tightly to you RCA. I am using it as a Coaxial cable from the digital out of my CD player to my DAC. It is certainly an improvement from a standard coaxial cable. But after using it for some time, I found the music to be dull and lacking in dynamics. I thought it was due to my system but I swoop it to a Belden 1694a coaxial cable and the music instantly transformed. It became very dynamic and the bass tightens.I had compare these to the cables I have and these are my personal findings. Monster seems to image better than Canare GS1 but loss out in the dynamic. Currently, Belden 1964 is my choice when compared the the other 2.I would recommend this if you just need a good quality digital cable for other use. For music, please try something else.
I own 2 Kensington 4-port USB hubs, which work terrific, but as my desktop clutter increased over the years I thought it was time to get a bigger hub. Naturally I thought the 7-port big brother would be the best solution. However, after becoming skeptical about the device when reading numerous complaints about the 2.5Amp AC adapter being insufficient to power 7 USB ports, I decided to stop by the local Apple Store, which happened to carry the product to take a closer look. Sure enough, the packaging says absolutely nothing about the AC adapter. I wasn't allowed to peek before buying to see whether the ones they were selling came bundled with a 2.5Amp or a 4.0Amp AC adapter, but I was told by an Apple Store staff member that I had 14 days to return this hub if I wasn't satisfied with its performance, so I bought it & took it home for a test run. Sure enough it came with a 2.5Amp adapter.I plugged in 3 Memorex external HDs, PS/2 keyboard w/USB adapter, Card Reader w/CF card plugged in, & 2 flash drives. This sounds like an extreme situation, but I was determined to prove whether the 2.5Amp AC adapter was sufficient or whether people's complaints about the lack of power were justified. All the devices appeared fine while they were all standing idle. I played a video file from one of the HDs with no problem, but as soon as I began to copy some pictures from the CF card to an external HD, one of the other HDs stopped working. Then when I unplugged it & then replugged it to reconnect, the connection between the CF card & the HD to where the pictures were being copied was lost, which led to a chain reaction of dropped devices.It might support 7 devices if at least 2 or 3 of them were self-powered & do not rely on USB for power. In my case I have a scanner & printer that are self-powered. The 4.0Amp AC adapter might be bigger than the device itself, but if it takes 4Amps to power 7 USB ports, then Kensington shouldn't skimp. In my opinion, you're better off buying 2 Kensington 4-port USB hubs than one of these.
I was pleased to find this battery at a cheaper price than locally.The extra icing on the cake was that shipping was a no charge. Thanks.
Works great. Very thin so it's not obvious that my TV is sitting on it. Very smooth and easy to turn the TV. I use a 27" CRT.
This is a very nice photo album.The cover is beautiful and looks strong enough.The inside is ok. I was hoping it would have a clean modern look inside (like the outside cover,) but it's more like a simple standard photo album.
1. Technical Support for Linksys is a JOKE. They operate on a &quot;callback only&quot; basis. It's been 3 days since my call and I have not been called back YET. After numerous complaint calls back to them, they only can tell you that you're &quot;still in the queue and someone should be calling shortly&quot;. I think they just hope you forget why you called or resolve it yourself before they call you because chances are you know more about networking than they do.2. DMZ Host seems to be worthless. If you want any machine to be open to the internet like a linux box or something, your best bet is to put it OUTSIDE of the router because DMZ doesn't leave it open for more than 5 minutes, even though the time-out is set to 0.3. Did I mention that the Technical Support for this device stinks?4. It's TOO limited. Only 10 ports can be forwarded, there is NO logging so if you're being smurfed, nuked or packeted in any other way, you have NO way of finding out where the packets are coming from.Basically, it's an overhyped hub.Don't forget if you flash upgrade your firmware, ALL of your router settings WILL BE LOST and you have to configure it all over again. The last operator I spoke with told me to downgrade to 1.22 because 1.23 is worthless.I intend to return this device. The software firewalls such as Conseal PC Firewall or even the FREE software called ZoneAlarm are just as effective as this mess.Save your money.
After I figured out how to sync, I've found that this little Sansa suits me just fine. I can copy my audio books, and listen to great stories all day long - while I do just about anything!
great little speakers, love the sound, they look nice, the only complaint I have about them is minor, the blue lights flash and move all the time, and thats a bit annoying
I desperately needed a good reliable antenna because 2 years ago I was not able to afford a DSL line. Several hundred feet away we have an auto repair shop that had an unsecured signal on 24/7. My laptop would pick up the signal intermittently but it was kind of frustrating losing the signal when I was chatting with my wife-to-be from overseas.I experimented a little by building the "Pringles" $8 can antenna. It worked so-so.I finally purchased this Hawking USB and what a blessing! It has worked flawlessly now for over 2 years.We often use it at my parents cabin where the nearest signal is hundreds of feet away with trees blocking the line of sight. Yet it works so well.In a nutshell, here is what I like most about it:Portable-not like other antennas that are so cumbersome and awkward to use.Simple and totally easy to set up.USB connection-you need not mess with all those difficult connectors that other antennas require.Awesome software: the dual meters help you gauge not only the signal strength, but also the speed of the signal....WOW!The meters also help you pinpoint the signal and adjust the direction of your antenna.The ONLY drawback/con that I have experienced:I used it one night by placing it on top of my van and driving around looking for a signal in a low income area. Once I found a strong signal I went online but did not look outside my windows for some time.When I finally did look outside, there was a large crowd of people gathered...they thought I was either the police, FBI, or CIA and they were really angry.I learned that if I want to use this antenna in my van, keep it inside where people cannot see it.Hawking Technology Rocks!Have a good one everyone!It's me,Not-So-Fast-Freddy
I bought a pair of these for jogging. I liked the feel etc, so i bought a couple more for use at home and in the office since they were pretty inexpensive.A couple of months in while running, one side stopped working. So I began using one of the other pair. A few weeks later, THAT one lost sound in one ear. So i went to the third pair - sure enough, yesterday IT crapped out.I love these earphones except for one thing: THEY BREAK EASILY.I CANNOT RECOMMEND!
'Best of Breed'... it's a term you hear often in business when looking for a solution, and in commerical categories like mp3 players, it's very appropriate.First I'll comment on the iPod and Zune. They're both decent players, and well designed. They CAN work, but the question is: 'Do their features outweigh their shortcomings?' The answer: 'In my opinion, no'. And I can sum it up for you in a sentance. Both the iPod and Zune require conversions for video, software specific to the player, and support drm/corporate goals more than the openness that an mp3 player should.Now to the meat!Pros:- Great color options- Ability to play divx and xvid movies very well (including via video out)- Fantastic sound- Open to other syncing software (I use Monkey Media)- Comes with an LCD protector already on itCons:- Power/uplink/video out connection is all one connector at the bottom. I'm not sure how I would personally do this better, but I'm still not sure I like it.- The buttons take a little getting used to- No brown option like the Zune (what can I say, Brown is classy! ;) )There are a lot of options if you're looking for an mp3 player. If you're like me and want as much as you can get from the current gen, you'll choose the zen. (ugh, sorry for that rhyme ;) )
Our family has slides. My parents have over 6,000 slides, I have reels and reels of slides that my grandfather took, my brother has a few thousand, and I have probably a few thousand myself. This device is a lifesaver! Yes, it sometimes jams. Yes, the software has it's problems. Yes, it's slower than slow. However, in the end it does a good job and best of all it does the scanning mostly without any help. We got this in Fall 2007 and my parents have finished their 6,000, and I'm working through mine and my grandfather's.This scanner comes with a straight tray that holds 50 slides. We wanted the ability to pack one tray while the other is running so we bought two circular ones from the manufacturer that each hold 100 slides. We highly recommend doing this -- the circular ones jam much less than the included straight one. The scanner does about 9 or 10 slides per hour.We're using this scanner on Mac OS X using Firewire -- haven't tried it with a PC or using the USB connection. We've used it on both Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard) -- make sure that you download the Leopard update from the manufacturer's website if you're on Leopard. The software itself is quirky, and it has a very unintuitive interface that I suppose shows it's Windows origins.The typical process for setting it up--------------------------------------------1. Close all unnecessary apps (My mom needs to do this on her system with 1GB of RAM. I have 3GB and don't have to do this.)2. Turn on scanner (takes a minute or two)3. Start CyberView X software4. Load tray into scanner. Use arrows on scanner to line up with notch on circular reel showing #1 slide.5. From Scan menu, select Scan, then select Multi-Scan to File6. Enter the number of slides in this batch.7. Select where you want to write the scan files.8. Select file type (TIF or JPG), and if JPG, also select output quality (Good, Better, Best).9. Click OkThere's two types of jams: 1) the slide didn't make it into the scanner, so the scan is of nothing! 2) more serious jams when it can't move the slide. In this case, it just shuts down. We have yet to have a slide damaged by this machine.When we finish a batch, we check for any duds -- scans that turned out like white frames because of a jam -- then we rescan just those duds. The scanner has the capability to let you feed individual slides in manually, and we have to do that on rare occasions.Tips to reduce jamming--------------------------1) Put 'em in straight. Take care to put the slides straight into the slot in the tray.2) Unbend. Make sure the slides aren't warped or tweaked. If they are try making them straight again. We had some 40-50 year old cardboard mounts that had been in Honeywell trays for about that long that were bent.3) Trim the mounts. We had some old cardboard mounts that weren't mounted correctly -- the two halves didn't quite match. This made the mount a bit larger than it should be so we used scissors to carefully trim the extra edges. This made the slides fit better into the tray without bending or going in crooked.As for the image -- we've seen some banding, and the colors don't seem as rich as the original slides, but that can be fixed with post processing. See the examples I uploaded.Summary------------This scanner takes some getting used to as it whirrs, grinds, and make other noises, and you'll probably need to rescan some that got jammed, but over all it's a great time saver!
great little machine! I use it at my office for labels and stamps and it really makes things look clean and professional...rather than my scribble and a 41 cent PO stamp slapped on there...LOVE IT...
I recently purchased this model after comparing to the Koss unit. What clinched the purchase for me was actually going to Panasonic's site and checking out the specifications. This is the headphone they sell with their portable DVD units. I bought this set of headphones to go with my new laptop, which also has a DVD player, and I thought they would be useful for that task.The effect of the noise cancellation is very nice and something that isnt very easy to describe. The best term I can come up for it is &quot;active silence.&quot; You can &quot;hear&quot; something in that the &quot;something&quot; you hear is different than the ambient noise, but its just dead quiet. Very useful when youre working around computers.The sound quality and the construction of the unit are my two beefs.First, the headphones do hiss a bit. There is an audible background hiss just having them plugged in. This does go away pretty well when the noise cancelling is turned on however.I have had to create an equalizer setting for them because their range seems a little odd. The low range on them is about right, but the mids are weak and the highs are too strong. So its necessary to turn the highs down, turn the mids up, and the medium-low range down. This is easy enough if youre using a computer with an equalizer that supports presets. It might not be so easy with, say, a discman or something similar.Second, somebody reviewed this unit and said that they &quot;pinch&quot; a little and that the ear muffle is shaped incorrectly for human ears. This is mostly correct. Because the unit folds in half, there is a constant tension against your ears, which the pads on the phones do not really protect you from. I noticed that taking my glasses off eased this pain in my ear. However, not having my glasses on makes using the computer futile. They get real uncomfortable after about two hours of use.Would I buy them again? Well, maybe, if the price was dropped $20, and I had a chance to try out the Koss unit. Otherwise, I think the only real reason to purchase them is so you can wow your friends and tell them they have noise cancelling. Hardly worth $110 for that.
If you're a frequent business traveler, you will probably benefit greatly from the Juice power adapter.The Juice provides power for your laptop for both AC and DC power. You can plug it into the wall, a car outlet, or either style of airplane outlet. And, what's more, is that with the optional Peripheral Power System, you can SIMULTANEOUSLY charge your cell phone or PDA.The Juice is like having 4 (or 6) chargers in one. Imagine, instead of bringing two power bricks (your AC Laptop Adapter, your DC/Airplane power adapter), an AC Cell Phone Charger, and a Car Cell Phone Charger, you can now do it with just ONE brick.I recently purchased my Juice, and it truly is everything it claims to be.Another great feature about the Juice is that it comes with a wide variety of &quot;tips&quot; - you just change the tip and you can plug into a different type of laptop. This is handy when you upgrade to a new laptop, the juice will still work with it. Or, if you have two laptops from different manufacturers, just switch easily between two tips.One small concern I have about the tips, however, is that they slip on/off very easily, and do not lock in place on the cord. When unplugging it from my Laptop, for example, the plug came out of the tip, leaving the tip still attached to my computer. Not a big deal, though, but something to be aware of. If you lose the tip, your whole trip will be ruined!(If, for some reason the Juice does not come with a tip that is compatible with your laptop, they will send you one free of charge).As for the carrying pouch, it's nice that they include the pouch to help hold everything together. Additionally, all of the cables come with velcro ties - a nice touch. The pouch is a little overstuffed, especially when you add the extra cell phone charging cord...that's a total of four cables and a brick in one little pouch. And if you add more than one tip, it's pretty tight. It does all fit, but does not seem like the most efficient organization. I opted to store my cables in a RoadWired Deluxe Cable Stable instead.Specifications:AC Input: 100-230 V ~2A 50/60 HzDC Input: 11.75-16 VDC ~8A MAXContinuous power output: up to 70 wattsSafety features: over voltage protection, current limit, over temperature protection, short circuit protectionUnit dimensions: 5.40&quot;L x 2.15&quot;W x 0.85&quot;HUnit weight: 7.5 oz.Cord lengths:AC Input: 3.0'DC Input: 3.0'DC Output: 6.0'Peripheral Powering System power output: 7.5 watts DC maxPeripheral Powering System cord length: 3.0'Warranty: 2 yearsMobility Electronic's Product Info Page:http://www.igo.com/mapfiles/juice.asp
This drive is very quiet. I have 2 drives in my computer and I have to work hard to hear this one, even while it's doing something intensive like defragging. I'm thinking of buying another Seagate and replacing the other drive as well. To top it off, it comes with a 5 year warranty. If you're willing to shop (...), you can find some excellent deals.
Maybe these work for some people, but my own experience with these is terrible. I fiddled and fiddled and fiddled, and read and re-read the directions, and fiddled, and tried every combination of included attachments, but could never get them to stay in my ear, nor sound anything but tinny. I'm smart and I'm diligent and these do not work for me. If they work for other people, we have different ear canals.
For a home theater in a box, and so cheep, it sounds good.Not Denon good, but farly warm open sound, desent range -- the manual clames 20 Hz to 20 kHz, if true, that's inpresive for something so cheep. It has very little power however, and that will limit how large a room it will be able to work in, and of corse how loud it will play.It looks very smart too.The picture was also better than expeted, given the price. But the buld felt a bit cheep and the disc tray was missalined and would not open without help, and it would pause randamly (possably because of the missalined disc tray), so it was sent back for a Toshiba.Other then THAT I would recamand it.
This unit works very well. It has a broad range of frequencies and we live in a very large city where there are numerous FM stations. I bought it for my son and he blasts it every day driving to school
As a storm chaser I am constantly going from inside my air conditioned car to outside into hot humid air and my camera lens immediately fogs up. I decided to try these based on their Amazon reviews and they work great. I now use them on both my DSLR and video camera and on my sunglasses. I would recommend this product to anyone.
My wife's 10 year old presto shredder motor shorted. This is a replacement for the unrepairable shredder.
Tiffen filters are great for the price. The circular polarizer turns drab midday skies to beautiful blue. You will not be disappointed. You can certainly pay more for a polarizer, but why?
Why make a DVD recorder that does not support dual-layer media? This is my big gripe with the thing, and the fact that it has no optical audio or s-video outputs. My playing performance has been very good, and its recording has been better than expected.
Needed the device to connect my ReplayTV to my WIFI/WPA2 network. I added the ReplayTV MAC address to the Linksys WRT54GC mac filter. Set my laptop to DHCP and connected G730AP (set to Client) and basically followed the wizard. Once it connected to the network, I unplugged it from the laptop and plugged my ReplayTV. Powercycled it made the ReplayTV look for the DHCP server and Walla!!.Tried a few units that claimed they are WPA2 and never worked. This one was simple, didn't even need the disk.
When I purchased this I knew exactly what to expect- I had purchased it before through another reseller. I paid 1/3 the price by buying it through Amazon and it arrived quicker than expected.
I have used this docking station with speakers for several months and it works well; have had none of the buzzing and static reported by some. I do agree with some complaints, however, concerning how it comes with only a few inserts and you must contact them to get others. I have a 5th gen nano, which is very common, but had to wait for them to send the correct insert to me. Now I'm looking for a second docking station, but will try another brand that comes ready to use out of the box.
This is a great compact enclosure. The HD is easy to install, haven't had any problems with XP computers recognizing it, I like the bag it comes with much better then some of the other cheap enclosures and all of it seems more durable too. I like that it is USB powered, but older computers / laptops may require 2 USB ports. Best 2.5" enclosure under $10 that I have seen.
this is really, really expensive...and theres prolly other laptops that you could pick up..for far less cash...but its tiny, light, and attractive..it runs somewhat quickly even with only 512MB of ram...i picked mine up used and ive had it for some time now...theres nothing terribly wrong with it,and im very satisfied..but i cant imagine shelling out that much cash for it.it just doesnt make much sense...if youre going to invest that much money in a laptop,pick up a different model, with more harddrive space..and more bigger/better options.id give it a 7/10it looks great. works great.but the pricing is soo step youll be eating ramen noodlesfor months trying to pay it off.
This DVD player is awesome. The up-conversion is flawless, plus you get an HDMI cable. The player also has a memory card reader and USB port which makes viewing photos, MP3s, or even downloaded movies a breeze.Get yourself a Logitech Harmony remote and you are good to go.
I just installed this cooler yesterday into my Antec Aria case. The Aria is a very small case and this heatsink fits in snugly. My case sits next to my monitor and i can honestly say that the fan runs as advertised. At the lowest fan speed (with the included fan speed controller) i cannot hear it. The Antec Cyclone blower in the back of my case seems to make the most noise now. The CPU temperature seems to have gone down too. With the old heatsink the temperature was around 42c but now its around 35c. Removal of my old heatsink and installation of the new Zalman into my Asrock K8NF4G-SATA2 motherboard required me to remove the motherboard from the case and remove some bits from the motherboard. Its not for inexperienced computer users so you might want your local shop to fit it. I created a page incase you have an Asrock K8NF4G-SATA2 motherboard and want to safely install this cooler on your own. Checkout: members.dodo.com.au/~robbiehook
These cables are great value for the price. This is probably because things are going HDMI instead of DVI, so DVI is probably being sold at a loss to clear them out. Just speculation, I could be wrong. Anyway I needed DVI, and I got a real bargain on a quality set of cables. I probably got my quality monitor cheap because it was DVI (and VGA) only too. Never occured to me until now.
I've bought this battery twice, once from a Merchant on Amazon, once from Amazon directly. Currently the product description is saying the battery has a 1200 mAh capacity. The first time I purchased it, the battery was stamped 1800mAh; the second time when I purchased it from Amazon directly it was stamped 1600mAh.
Overall it has a lot of nice features that you'd expect from a $250 keyboard+mouse set. Read the marketing description if you want to fall in love with this product, which I did. I am sure you can read about all the nice things about this keyboard above. I'll just mention the issues, the ones that they left out in the product description, intentionally or unintentionally.Issues:1. the surface of the keyboard is very easily scratched. The keys looks like soft plastic with metallic paint, they scratches terribly easily. For the shiny aluminum look, they should have thought about the scratch issues, I've only had the keyboard for 2 days and I already have 3 very obvious scratches, 2 on keys and one at the top of the keyboard near the charging contacts.2. driver software needs some work. While installing in Vista x86 went relatively smoothly, I do not understand why the installation would ask you to reconnect your keyboard and mouse since they are already connected. What was Microsoft driver team thinking? If that was ok for Vista x86, installing in Vista x64 was a pure disaster. Each software (intellipoint and intellitype, both freshly downloaded form Microsoft) asked for mouse and keyboard to be re-connected, and reconnected again!!! After rebooting, the mouse works, but keyboard shows connected but something wrong with the passkey. It took a total of 5 reconnects of both mouse and keyboard to get it working in Vista x64. Someone ought to get fired at Microsoft for this.3. the magnifying function is ridiculous, it flashes and disables the Vista Aero interface before showing up. Why does it need to do that?4. Escape key is at a weird place, and I accidentally hit F1 every time I want to hit Escape. There is a Fn key where Windows key normally is, the round windows key at the bottom of the keyboard is nice and OK but why can't there be a windows key where one is expected? Such design makes Windows key combinations more tedious to execute such as Windows-E, Windows-R, maybe the designer of the keyboard is not smart enough to be aware of such combinations (hint they are published on MS website). The lack of numeric keypad is a hassle at times, whether doing number cruching or running video game trainers.5. the backlit keys are OK, but the light is too soft. Using the brightness adjustment and setting to max still only yield a very soft back light. Do not expect them to light up your dark room for you.6. The touch pad (the area to the top right of the keyboard with 4 directional and an OK button in the middle) works OK but does not work like a typical touch pad. The speed of movement is rather unpredictable, and trying to "click" with the touch pad is error-prone.7. There is a back button but not a forward button.8. The media center key always lauches the Media Center in full screen mode. And that key does not show up under keyboard control panel for you to change its behavior. Again, what is Microsoft thinking?! Being able to run Media Center in normal window mode vs full-screen was one of the features they boasted for Vista and the damn keyboard took it all away.9. The included rechargeable battery is 2000mAh Energizer, not my favorite brand when it comes to rechargeable battery (read reviews of these batteries on Amazon), Microsoft should've done some research on the batteries.10. the charging stand when in contact with the keyboard makes a faint but definitive high-pitched noise. I can make it go away by re-seating it on top of the keybaord, but it is still somewhat audible now that you know it is there. It feels like some sort of vibration that's causing the noise.I can keep going. Don't get me wrong, I still like this keyboard/mouse set and am not returning it, not yet at least. But they do annoy me. Oh by the way, the mouse works perfectly and feels heavy (which I like) and very accurate. No complaints there. The keyboard could use lot of improvement. Is anyone at Microsoft reading this? Send me a new set of keys if you are (need 5 and 9 for now). These scratched keys are such an eye sore, and I swear I do not even remember scratching them with anything. I've never managed to scratch a keyboard in my whole life until now.
This printer is every bit as good as most of the others say. But it is not a bonanza in a box. Yet. All by itself, the printer will quietly turn out workmanlike prints that are frankly pretty ho hum. However, extraordinary printer software such as Qimage (disclosure--no relationship whatsoever--just a rabid user) together with attention to color management will pay huge dividends in prints that truly jump out and grab you. Only with the two working together will the true potential of this printer really materialize. The proof of the pudding: my wife was sure I must have secretly bought a really expensive camera to obtain such dramatic improvements. You'll never, ever go back to film
I was hoping that if I liked this light I could buy another for a fill light and be done with it. Sadly, it's just not bright enough to be the primary light source; at least not with the bulb it comes with. Maybe if I replaced the bulb with something higher wattage it would be OK. I'll still use it as a fill light, but am going to buy a different light to be my primary. It just didn't make enough of a difference. For an inexpensive light the quality is fine, though- I didn't have any problems with the quality, though it would have been nice to include instructions.
Iomega is a name I trust. I've had Zip drives since before there was dirt and have never had a minute's grief with any of them. Nevertheless I did debate about buying this item because I wasn't sure I needed it. Still, I'm a gadget geek, so I went ahead and ordered it. And what I found was that I probably didn't really need it, but I do kind of like it.I love the idea of swappable media. Unfortunately, the disks only hold about 40 minutes worth of music, which is okay, they're tiny. I can carry several days' worth of tunes in my pockets. I really wanted it for Audible content (audio books for those of you who aren't familiar with audible.com) and herein lies the biggest drawback of all: HipZip firmware only supports Audible formats 2 and 3. These are less compressed than format 1 and thus bigger. This is a problem for me for two reasons. First, if I want to buy anything that weighs in at over 40 megs (slightly less; each disk has some operating fribble on it) I can't write it to a disk. This would be any unabridged novel, and quite a few abridged ones.Second, and perhaps more annoying, Audible doesn't make all its content available in all formats. The bulk of what I've already downloaded is only available as format 1 files, which means I only listen to the content on my computer. I don't want to turn this into a rant against Audible or Iomega, but it seems to me that neither position is easily defensible, and the loser is anyone who thinks that the HipZip is going to allow them to go portable with the greater part of Audible's content.That said, I have to say that this is one of the best audio players I've ever used. The swapable media puts it way out ahead to begin with, but it's also easier to use than either my Rave or my Rio. It comes with a rechargeable battery (the conservationist in me loves this, the audio fanatic is annoyed at having to stop and recharge for 2 hours when it runs out) and light, secure headphones. The screen could be easier to read - it's a bit dark - but it's not bad. The package comes with two rewriteable disks, which gives you 80 megs of storage, and additional disks aren't horribly expensive. And the sound? Very good.All things considered, I'd say that if you like the idea of small, lightweight swappable media over expensive RAM upgrades, this is a great unit.
Mounted this bad boy in my actic, pointed it at the city (where most of the channels are) and now I have great reception. I am about 30 miles out and I didn't have much luck with indoor antennas. I didn't want to have a big old antenna mounted on my roof as my neighborhood would not like that either. I am really happy with my decision.
I bought this product several years ago, and have used it at home and the office. I have used the adapters for 2 different XM2GO recievers. The sound is EXCELLENT, and I am fussy. It does not sound, of course, like a 1000watt top of the line home stereo, but that's to be expected since it is only about a foot wide, 4 inches tall and about 6 inches deep. I think it sounds best in an office, where the level is very low to low. It has a very pleasing balance of lows to highs, thanks to the bass port in the back of the unit. If you place the unit in a corner on your desk, the bass port does its best work. I would not hesitate to recommend this product to ANYONE, especially for the low price you can get it here on Amazon.
The decription and price were confusing on both items I bought. They cost twice what I thought they would. The decription said two for a price but ended up costing twice as much.
This is a great radio. It is really easy to use in a car and out of a car. If using in a car you should buy an external. The attached antenna doesn't work well with the metal from the car.
I lost a battery during a tour in Italy. I was happy to find out that Batteryheads had Premium longer lasting batteries. This 1300 battery for the LUMIX FZ20 actually charged in less than 2 hours. It was just slightly resistent to seat it inside the battery chamber, but it does fit and the Camera works great...and for a longer period of time!! I am very happy with my purchase. Get the charger too so that you have the added benefit of the automobile(or anything with a 12v cigarette lighter type connector) charger/adapter.
I bought these and the e-BK larger black ink cartridges.Although a few of them seemed to have leaked into their vacuum-sealed packages, I was able to ship them back to the company for replacements. This was fast and easy and correspondence was a breeze.They have worked wonderfully in my Canon MP780 all-in-one printer/scanner/copier/fax and are an unbelievably inexpensive alternative to the Canon cartridges themselves.I recommend these. In fact, I plan to buy a lot of them with any extra money I have in case the company stops handling them!!!
Very nice product. Lots of uses for it. Sound quality is very good.Item is very reasoably priced also. Small enough to fit most places.The main switch for changing modes should be easier than it is, but i recommend the machine.
I purchased this unit as an addition to my stereo, although you can use it with headphones only. Currently, I am using the unit with a Netgear WGR614v4 router and 128-bit WEP encryption. It did take me some time to set it up, mainly because of the problematic server software. You do need the Netgear Media Server software to upgrade the unit's firmware (downloaded from Netgear), but I agree with Fington below that you should ditch the software immediately afterward. The Netgear Media Server software apparently has difficulty decoding some MP3 files resulting in a 'skipping' of the music playback, making the MP101 unlistenable, and as a result may be the cause of some poor reviews of the unit in the past. I haven't had much luck getting Twonkyvision to work, but Windows Media Connect is a free download from Microsoft and works great. You do have to enable UPnP in your wireless router if it isn't already.Since then, I've been pleased with the unit. The display is nice and bright with adjustable brightness (and an optional screen saver to blank it after a few minutes), the music is clear even with low signal strength (you can check signal strength in dB through the menus - good for compulsive types), and the unit lets you select music by artist, album, song, etc. Overall, I'm glad I bought this unit and would recommend it.5 stars for the device itself, 4 stars total because of the less-than-optimal OEM software.
Everyone else has already covered the basics, and I shall not further beat the horse to glue. Here are the realities to happy 8400 ownership, and ignore them at your own peril :1. Use the highest quality paper you can get. High quality is defined as at least 24 lb. paper, at least 94 briteness. Yes, the 8400 makes any crappy piece of paper look good, but you have a fantastic COLOR printer, so go the very little extra and get the paper to really make the color shine.2. Never EVER shut the power off. The dirty little secret of the 8400 is how much ink it will suck down if you try to save on electricity and power it down overnight. Wrong move. It will eat ink like there is no tomorrow if you do. Preferably, set the 8400 for the longest sleep setting there is - 240 minutes. Once you plug it in and configure it, then leave it alone.3. Most of the time the lower (or even lowest!) quality settings will MORE than suffice, and save you a bundle on ink. Did I say run it there all the time? No. Use the print settings in whatever program you are using to ramp up the quality if you need eye-popping color. Most of the time, however, you and your wallet will be more than pleased with the 8400 parked in the lower settings.That's about it.This is a fantastic printer for the money. Feed the 8400 great paper, keep it turned on, and take advantage of the lower quality settings and it should be a stellar performer for any SO/HO.
I owned this radio for about 1 to 2 years and it spent the vast majority of it's time in the top of a closet NOT getting any use (let alone ABUSE!). This radio was used INDOORS in my small apartment (no smoking, no pets) with few exceptions. The day it finally died, it was on it's first camping trip.The first thing to go was the AC input jack. Either the first or second time I used it, it became loose. I did not drop or hit the radio to make this happen. Being electronic, I assumed the radio would be SOMEWHAT fragile so I was as careful with it as I could be. Still, after the second time using it, I had to prop up the AC adapter plug to apply continuous pressure on the input jack in order for the radio to work (or recharge) using AC power. In addition to all that, something came loose INSIDE the radio and would rattle around when the radio was moved. I eventually opened the radio to find the broken piece but never could locate the source of the rattle...so the radio continued to rattle for the rest of it's days.Next to fail was the volume knob which also became very loose after, maybe 1 or 2 months use. The knob would then wiggle around in it's setting. Volume control was unreliable.Tuning was acceptable. It could pull in the stations dialed in and the Tune knob wasn't very loose (compared to the Volume knob). The speaker was mediocre and the sound was poor but functional. As you may imagine, this radio sounded better on AM than on FM. I never tried this radio for Short Wave reception.The flashlight/lamp feature was mediocre. I used the light a few times around the house when I couldn't find another flashlight. Honestly, though, I have a MagLite Solitare...It's a tiny little flashlight that uses only one AAA size battery. The MagLite Solitare was MUCH brighter than the 3 LED lamp on the BayGen FreePlay Plus. The BayGen's lamp is bright enough to do very simply tasks, such as locating your keys, etc., but it's not bright enough for reading without considerable eye strain and fatigue.The ON/OFF switch on to of the radio was not located in the best spot. The switch is actually located on the handle itself so when you pick up and carry the radio, often you accidentally turn the light on. Also, the switch offers little resistance so just lightly brushing the switch will turn the light on or off accidentally. I would have put the switch in another place--somewhere that you would have to intentionally reach for in order to flip switch.The crank was rough and stiff. As time and use went on, the crank became easier to turn. The day the radio finally broke permanently, I took it to the beach (no rough hiking or camping--just from the car to the beach). The radio had not been dropped. As I cranked the handle to charge the radio, the spring (I assume) inside the radio broke and snapped violently. The crank handle also snapped violently jerking the radio out of my hands and sending it crashing onto the sand at the beach.The crank would not work after that. The radio would not power on either; and the AC adapter didn't work anymore either.Whether you assume I was too rough with the radio or not doesn't matter much because this radio is marketed as an EMERGENCY RADIO. This is supposed to be an emergency survival aid--it should have been able to stand up to AT LEAST A FEW rigors. This radio didn't even stand up to normal use of a portable radio--let alone anything CLOSE to a survival situation.I would NOT recommend this radio to anyone. There are other crank radios on the market--shop around. I suggest you check into the Eton/Grundig FR250, Kaito KA007, or similar radios. This radio is GREATLY overpriced!
This NIC was purchased for use in an existing system to add additional network connectivity in a data center. The construction of the board and the components is quality, and it was easy to install. Multi-OS support is unparalleled when compared to Intel products.
Transcend 8GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6)couldnt find local anywhere near price very happy
covers and protects your lens, its good quality and does what it is supposed to. Great price compared to others!
I have searched and put to the test the Sony T100, the sony W200, and for the money they ask, i only found the Sony T100 to be a worthy contender, but never felt like I was getting the value for the quality output of the T100, so I tried the Canon SD750 and it definately fits the shoe. It is a well rounded camera for the price, the quality and features are really really good. I have had this camera for a about 4 weeks. The included cables and manuals are great, and the installation cd is full of content. you can tell canon really wanted you to keep their product.Overall you cannot go wrong, put it to the test, and dip in. I will post my pics, look for "pictures by Tony" on the side notes.Pros: Great creativity to take great pictures. Fast start up, very customizable. Design is slim, small and sturdy. Great video camera, quality is great,note: Learn how to use the zoom in and out for the video when recording. Big 3" screen, bright and vivid colors. Simply Awesome. Overall great battery life.cons: Make sure you charge your battery on long trips. Camera Edit program is ok. Needs more transitions on picture playback. Not for the usual point and shoot guy, some may not be attracted by all the camera can do. Buttons could have been a little more bubbly to the feel of the fingers. I told you I was a little picky, be happy. Oh, one more thing, there is an auto setting for almost everything( pets and Kids??), but what happened to the auto setting for sports(this was huge for me), unless I missed something, they only have it for the video aspect of the camera.
My wife asked me to purchase headphones to use with our tv, as she likes to fall asleep to a relaxation tape, while I favor the boob tube.I ordered the RS130 after reading the reviews. It arrived promptly, and I opened the box to review the instructions, anxious to experience the sound praised by the reviewers. I read the instructions, then got busy behind the TV.A word of caution: Don't assume that your expensive LCD HDTV has a headphone output jack. My 32" Dell does not. I called Dell Support, and was told that my unit would not support headphones, and that there was no alternative installation method.[...]
I just returned an HP Deskjet printer 3730 after I could no longer stand the slow speed of printing - especially envelopes - and its insatiable appetite for ink! The Z611 is so much quieter and faster in comparison. I also like the idea of being able to choose the best print quality - something the HP did not offer. The one thing I don't like is they do not provide a hardcopy of the Users Manual - a pain to have to sit on the computer and click all over the place to find what you want. Will have to call Lexmark and see if I can get a hardcopy - this printer is almost the same size as the HP 3930 - only a little wider, but still not a space hog by any means. I hope I am not overrating it with 5 stars - but it is definitely a 4-star printer for sure.
Like several of the other reviews, I have a remote that no longer functions. I am pretty sure the problem is actually on the unit, not the remote which is even more disconcerning. DVD play is frustrating at best without the remote and at worst you can not view discs at all that force you through an opening menu. In addition, I have had problems reading some DVDs at all and had problems with the picture breaking up on others. The only reason this gets 2 stars is because it was cheap and the VCR still works with a universal remote.
My wife had a 4GB Sandisk micro SD card for her old Samsung Flight II, and when she made the switch to an LG Xenon GR500, luckily the card went with. Unfortunately, we had a problem with her new phone and had to return it and exchange it, but when my wife handed it off to me to return it she left the card in the new phone. Amazon graciously offered to replace the card for me, and it comes with the adapter and case just like her previous card (which is convenient because I have an SD card port on my computer making transfer very simple.) Unless this is defective, I don't think I'll have any complaints, and I'll probably stick with Sandisk for life when it comes to products like this.
I live in sight of the towers in Portland, OR. DirectTV doesn't have all the off air HD's here. I stuck this downstairs in the opposite corner of the house from where the local towers are located. It was also behind the TV stand/rack to hide it. Receptions is great on every channel. No issues at all.
It can fit in your pocket!It can fit in a drawer!Its not shaped like a rocket!Kitty bats it 'cross the floor!It fell behind the sofa,He took it in his mouth,he dropped it in my loaferbefore he headed south.The other kitten said,I really do not mindthen he went aheadand grabbed it from behindIt skidded to the doorwayand bounced off the door sill.Then I said, &quot;I'll have it my way!&quot;And all the house was still.I installed the little ink boxin the Canon printer headThe cats attacked my gym soxand hid under the bed.I took a photo of one kittyand printed it right out&quot;Its so cute and itty-bitty&quot;,I announced with a great shout.-The End
Avoid doing business with this vendor. Notice that their feedback is very negative. My experience is also very negative.On April 24, I ordered three lamps from furniture on the web. Two were defective. I also received a large, stained glass lampshade that did not belong to me. I notified the company and they said they would replace the defective items and I should return the two defective items and the lampshade and they would give me return tags for them.On June 7, I received the replacement lamps, and no shipping tags. I boxed the items to be returned in their original packaging and shipped them back. The company refused to reimburse the shipping cost.
I bought these cables to hook up my PS3 to my new HDtv. They worked as expected. I've only been using them for a couple of weeks so I can't comment on durability but overall great quality. The picture is sharp and clear, everything I thought they would be.
This is a suberb thumb drive for the money. It is stylish and is well protected with the liquid metal case covering which can add some expense to the overall product, but does add some phenomenol strength to the case. I am not a U3 fan, but you can either tolerate it or remove it. With 4GB you have a lot of room to work with. Good job SanDisk!!
This is seriously difficult to install. It took me a good 2 hours to make sure everything was lined up properly, pick out the correct hardware (still not sure if I even did that right, but it seems steady so what the hell), and mount the tv. Now that it's finally mounted, it moves well, but I don't even like to move it since I'm not sure how securely it's mounted - unsure about the hardware remember? Well there were only 2 types of screws that fit - one was way too long, and the only other ones were long enough to go in - but only just. They're in maybe a few millimeters - that's it. So i don't move the tv around much.I honestly don't know how they think average people are supposed to be able to install this thing. If you got it for free like I did, then it's maybe okay, but i wouldn't pay money for it at all.
i receved the light but it only covers a small area i am going to give it to my grand child for her learning computer
This Product Rocks...I had 2 Ps2 games and a Data cd rom that were completely un playable.Game Doctor fixed all disks with out a hitch
I bought a 100 footer and a few 10 footers to set up a network connection in a room that i just remodled. I chose CAT6 because the 100 footer is running through the walls and attic and some other very tight spots that I will most likely not have access to again any time soon. I wanted the higher transfer speed and to future proof the connection for at least a while. Some other reviewers stated that they did not get authentic C2G cables but mine definitely were. The logo is all over them and they look to be very high quality. NEVER buy cables at the store. I got all of these cables for a fraction of what I would have paid for the 100 footer alone at the store. I have them all installed and they work great. If you get the cables I got, you will be very pleased.
If you've been looking at this product but waiting for a review before buying...go ahead and order! I can't say enough about how well it's constructed. Such a simple design, sturdy materials, and the handle is totally awesome. The grip you get is super comfortable, just the right thickness, and the rubber material was the perfect choice. The handle is the most important part of this product. When you lift or walk with the strapped laptop it's balanced nicely and doesn't swing around. It has a solid feel in your hand.I purchased the Safe-Clik-N-Grip Briefcase Laptop Computer Strap and it actually arrived before my laptop. We tried the strap on my brother's Dell Inspiron E1705. He was so happy with it that I gave him mine, and will be re-ordering another for myself.After seeing how well the the Safe-Clik-N-Grip strap works, I won't be shopping for a laptop case anymore. A simple neoprene sleeve along with this product will do nicely. If you have a heavy laptop and need only a minimally protective case, consider using this Safe-Clik-N-Grip Briefcase Laptop Computer Strap along with a neoprene notebook sleeve for much lighter every day transport ;)Bottom line: Great product, buy with confidence!
I struggled with HD DVD vs Blu Ray but in the end the price and the technology being compatible with standard DVD was a big factor in my decision to go with Toshiba. Having owned the player since launch (a few months now) I can confidently say nothing on HDTV air/cable compares with the picture quality of this player which should be set to 1080i no matter what HDTV you own. There was a hiccup during playback but the problem was instantly fixed by the firmware upgrade - I was very impressed with how Toshiba has constantly upgraded the firmware on this player which now with 2.0 gives you full Dolby True HD and DTS HD support. This player is a steal at current prices which is cheaper than some standard DVD players. Highly recommended.
This is a great lens, and it somehow even seems to make the color better on my shots. I would get this one over the 90mm TS.
read some of the reviews about not finalizing at the end, but I have transferred 2 full 8mm tapes so far and it has worked perfectly. Instructions are very user friendly.
I shopped around considerably when looking to replace the stock earbuds included with my 60GB iPod video. After reading numerous reviews I decided to go with the MDR-EX81LP. I was unsure of how I would like the over-the-ear hanger, but I knew from experience with a Sony headset for my cell phone that the soft rubber earbuds would fit much more comfortably than the iPod's stock earbuds.Overall, I'm very impressed by these headphones. The soft rubber earbuds do a fantastic job of reducing surrounding noise and fit very comfortably into your ear. The over-the-ear hanger adds an additional layer of protection, eliminating both the earbuds coming out of your ear and the rubber earbud covers subsequently coming off and getting lost.Sound quality is excellent for this price range and far superior to the stock iPod earbuds. Bass is enhanced nicely without becoming muddy or overwhelming. Midrange and treble are improved over the stock earbuds. Again, I'm not comparing these to a pair of Shure E4Cs here. Overall sound quality is excellent for all but the most discriminating audiophile across a number of different music genres.The only real negative I have has to do with the cord. Rather than a simple "Y" style cord with the left and right cords the same length, Sony uses a longer cord on the right side, allowing you to put the left earbud in and run the right one around the back of your head. Some may prefer this setup, but I'm not one of them. Overall, a minor gripe for an otherwise quality set.----UPDATE--- September 6, 2006After having these for a few months I'm a little disappointed. As noted in other reviews, the white casing has started to disintegrate in places along the cord, leaving 1/4 to 1/2" spots where the copper strands are completely exposed. I don't think it will be long before the cord breaks at those points. Also, replacement earbuds are hard to find - you can get them on the internet or eBay, but when you lose one, you don't generally want to wait to have new ones shipped. I love the design and the sound, but the durability definitely leaves something to be desired. Lowering my review from 4 starts to 3.
Simple to install if you have some knowledge of the audio/video hookups of you system. It does the job of quieting extra loud commericals.
This microwave is a steal at this price and while I've only had it for 2 months, it's provided great service.
I understand a prior reviewer's comment that a digital cable is a digital cable. And to the extent that a digital signal travels through wires, this is true. but the build of a cable - how the surrounding connector is molded , and the wires are protected as well as how to protect those easily snapped off connector locks - this is where a cable can stand above the others.When puching (or pulling) cable through walls and holes in wood and across bends behind walls, you need something that does not snag and will be reasonable certain as you sweat to death in a hot attic that the end of the cable will come out intact, (even taking precautions like tabing the ends) and the locking tab not broken. Always go for the quality build. The Tripp-Lite is one of these.
The headset has great volume control, is comfortable, and built with quality materials which makes me think I will be enjoying this headset for years to come!I believe this headset is the perfect balance between quality and price and will impress it's users.Thank You
Much and enough has been said about this unit. Was very happy with it for the 18 months I used it. Suddenly, without warning, (as with others) the on/off button ceased to function. Iriver responds with, &quot;oh well, out of warranty and we do no repairs.&quot; Do their newer products still have this issue? Who knows, so I am moving on to iAUDIO CW300.
I used one of these along with a thisMarinco 8215 NEMA Hospital-Grade Plug 15A 125V Blackto make an audiophile-grade power cord for my subwoofer. The Connector came with very clear instructions so wiring up the cable was a snap. The electrical wires are snugly connected using screws and the end fit is so tight that I was thoroughly amazed. After only a total of 20 minutes of labor I had a beautiful audiophile quality power cable on my hands. I'm ordering more of these and making more cables for all of my home gear. The end product is so nice that even my wife agrees it was a great purchase!
This is a rugged high quality foot pedal. I couldn't be happier with the quality of the switch box. Frankly, I expected a less rugged switch at this price.I use this switch with development software, word processing, and games.I purchased this foot pedal for use with a Macintosh. The software that allows you to setup this switch functions quite well. But it is complicated and confusing to use. I'm a software developer and was able to get it all working the way I'd like. But folks who are not very computer savvy are certain to need help with it.You will love this switch if you are very comfortable setting up complicated accessories or have help from a friendly geek. Otherwise it may just be too frustrating.UPDATE Jan 2013===========After 2 years, I still love this rugged & reliable switch pedal. And unlike so many other peripheral makers, I didn't have any trouble getting updated drivers when Mountain Lion came out. Highly recommended for anyone needing a foot switch.
Product As Described.Only the USB cable is very short, thin and flimsy, but I'm only using it to charge up my ipod using the wall adapter attachment. So far its charging up fine, yet to try the car charger.
I looked for about a month and a half looking for the best flat screen moniter at a reasonable price. I looked various places online and at box stores. I found this with the rebate to be a great deal!! This included looking at various reviews and prior customer comments. I am extremely pleased with the performance it has provided. I started by looking at regular flat screen monitors but was happy to find this widescreen. The brightness issue some have mentioned is not a problem for me but I suspect those who have play games without the lights on. Then it may seem too bright. I would recommend this to anyone!
I have been using this router for 3 months, I don't want to repeat all the "Goods" here again as so many other user reviews already mentioned. The only "Bads" I got for this product was the lost of internet connection suddenly a few times a week, so I had to reset the router once awhile, I updated to the latest version of firmware, but no help at all, I was so frustrated, and decided to return it. But after I read the user forum online for this product, found there is a unpublished new firmware 1.22 beta from D-Link ftp download site, it is a new firmware but not officially published, I downloaded it and loaded it, now it's been one week, the connection hasn't been dropped even once, it seems D-Link has the fix on this beta version, so now I am happy, and decided to keep it. If you are looking for a good N router this one is the perfect, but remember to update the new firmware if you do have connection drop issue.
It's my first laptop but I have not had any problems with it. I bought mine at Walmart for $680 not the $1900 everybody else wants for the same thing. Mine has 3GB DDR2 160G hard drive. Other than that it's the same one listed here.
It was cheap, did what it needed to, and is long enough to reach my ceiling. I should have bought 2 more.
THIS MOUNT IS A MUST WITH THE SPOTTING SCOPE. IT ALLOWS YOU TI SIT IN THE TRUCK (NICE AND WARM) AND LOOK FOR GAME. IT KEEPS THE SCOPE VERY STILL. JOHN
I live in in the DFW metroplex about 25 miles north of downtown Dallas. This antenna (and I use the term loosely) cannot even receive some of the strongest FM signals on the dial - stations that can be picked up on a car radio easily an hour north of where I live. Save your money. Wire and tin foil would probably work better.
I just got the CD-SR100 a few weeks ago didn't have it working untill last nite because i also had to order a WRI-P interface from PAC so my Navigation unit would except the Pioneer remotewhy Pioneer decided that they don't want to give you remote access with navigation units but with DVD units they do lol beats methis is the new X930bt unit im talking aboutso i got it and first thing i noticed when i opend the remote and took it out of the packagingit looks nothing like the CD-SR100 in the pictures it looks more like a CD-SR11 but apone closer inspection it does say CD-SR100 on the back of if the the buttons just look like it is a CD-SR11 and not a 100 for some reasoni think like others have posted very shotty craftman ship of Pioneer to put the 2 LED Eyes on the inside of the remote who the heck thought of this ?im going to open it up and drill a hole like sujested or take the LED's out and take some soldering stuff and make them longer to stick them on the outside of the remote perhaps
At age 46 I'm thoroughly enjoying my first excursion into 21st century audio technology. I'm amazed how easy it was to load music onto the Shuffle from CDs and iTunes. Have used it on walks, at the gym, in the car, doing errands...even lying in bed fighting a bout of insomnia.PLUSES+ Sound quality+ Convenience+ User friendly (even for those like me with little tech savvy)+ Value ($75-80 for 1 GB capacity)+ The intangible 'fun factor'MINUSES- Quality of the volume control mechanism needs to be improved. The not insignificant annoyance factor here costs the Shuffle a 5th star.
Set up was easy. Accessing data on the harddrive was v e r y s l o o o o o o o w (get my point).For NTFS file systems it is read only!
This was exactly what we needed. We needed to put numbers on parts and, thanks you your typewriter, we were able to number them, as our customer requested. Even the4y were VERY impressed. And, FAST shipping!! Thank you so very much. I would HIGHLY recommend!!
I've used a fair bit of optics over the years including firearm scopes, binoculars, telescopes, and a monocular or three. (Ever see the A. Seibert "Emoskop"? check out: [...]What I didn't have, and wanted, were "surgical loupes" for close-up detail work on fine mechanisms and models, etc.; mostly due to the steep price tag. When I learned about the Specwell's close-focusing capability, I bought two monoculars to mount on a glasses frame - my own set of "loupes" for less money, AND I can change the working distance they focus at -- something most binocular, or surgical loupes can't ever do!I was so impressed with the little guys that I bought a THIRD monocular for backyard bird watching, target shooting and whatnot. Focusing at the objective end is smooth, as is adjusting for your eye. It feels sturdy in my extra-large hand, too!Looking at various objects with geometric lines (buildings, power lines), and irregular shapes (trees, landscape), I didn't see any lines bend, no shapes distort - - And for a monocular, the sense of depth is good. Light and color transmission seemed very good - not dim at all. You can use this and still wear glasses too by folding back the rubber eye guard.I'm sure there are monoculars out there with finer lenses, and if that is your particular need then so be it. Otherwise, when balancing cost with quality and, especially, overall usefulness in it's close-to-distant-focusing, I recommend the Specwell Monocular - and bought three!Brad Wolff
HP F380 - A friend was throwing this out. When trying to use it thru the computer it says something is wrong with an ink cartridge and it will not print. But you can just plug it into the wall and don't even have it hooked up to the computer and it will make copies. The copies take about 2 minutes each but it does make a great copy. There probably is something wrong with one of the cartridges but I intend to get use out of both of them. It makes black and white copies and color copies...so there is some ink in both. When I do replace the cartridges you can also use it as a copy machine when hooked up, even if the computer is not on. And hopefully it will make the copies faster when I replace both cartridges. Does anyone know if I can put two black cartridges in it? I never have any need for the color.
Reading the negative reviews for this radio, I suspectthat the disappointed writers aren't familiar withshortwave. You don't get high fidelity with shorwave,you don't listen to it for that. I bought this radioto replace a wonderful radio made by Sangean, too bad theydidn't continue making that model. Reception, with an externalantenna is excellent for a radio of this type, with only the whip antenna it is about the best. The audio quality is the best I've ever heard for a radio of this size, it sounds like a much bigger and more expensive radio.If you are new to shortwave you should get the current year's Passport to World Band Radio. You'll be lost without it or some other book like it.I've got a couple of little Grundigs, Yacht boy 200, I think with dial tuning, they are excellent for the price but much harder to use. A bargain if you can find them for under $$.$$
good luck removing the backing from this stuff. I was less expensive than what I used prior so I bought it. Boy was that a mistake. The cost saving was out the door with all the wasted film due to backing.
If this is soo Bad then WHy is this screen one of the best selling screen in Amazon?
I use many of Garmin's products and have never been disappointed. The 440 chartplotter is no exception! The screen is somewhat small but very readable. It has quick startup and a user-friendly format. I recommend it for all Intercoastal Waterway boaters.
i have a samsonite case that i keep the camera and all my accessories in. i needed something not so bulky to cover my camera when i carried it around town. it's a soft case, so there's no protection if you drop it or bump it into something. that's not what this is for. it's just something nice looking to cover it when you aren't using it.
I ordered this type of cover because I did not want to make the hole in the dash any larger. This cover did not require the opening to be widened. It also provided a finished look to the installation, and you can see the radio clock through the smoked cover when closed.Unfortunatly, I had to file the opening in th ecover to fit the radio. Also, you would expect it to come with mounting screws. It would be nice if it had come with some instructions. For example, you can't just place it over the radio already mounted. You have to put the mounting bracket of the radio through the opening in the cover. ( thus the need to file) otherwise the radio trim would not fit.But it does the job for the cost.
My son used this product to study for the SAT... Very helpful and a Great Price! Worth every penny....
I decided I wanted to get a better set of headphones for use with my Sansa Fuze then the ones that came with it. I decided on the HD457's because they specifically said that they were for use with portable devices, and they fell within my price range. I have had them for about one week, and have been very happy with them. I agree with a few of the other reviews that say that they are a little heavy on the bass. I am able to hear things in the music that I did not hear with my old ear buds. I am no audiophile, so I can't comment on how balanced etc the sound is. I do find the sound quality to be very good though. I was a bit worried with sound leaking out since they are open, I think you would really need to turn up the volume to have this be an issue, or be in a very quiet environment. I also found them to be very comfortable to wear. They are a bit tight, but I think that is needed to get a good seal around your ears, I also would expect them to stretch out. I haven't noticed my ears getting too warm or hurting my ears after wearing for an extended period of time. I don't think that they are fully burned in yet, so I am excited to see if the sound improves more. I would fully recommend these to someone looking to upgrade from earbuds.
This soldering was a little tricky but definitely saved a great deal of money. It connection sounds great for the speaker.
Pros:- Awesome sound quality- Cheap price- Solid Construction- Winding Case protects the headphones extending the life span greatly- ComfortableCons:- A little loose fit in the ear
I didn't buy this TV on Amazon, but I must say I'm delirious with happiness with my purchase. The quality of the picture is unbelievable. It tranforms TV-watching from a mundane passtime to an exhilarating "experience"! (and I'm not easily impressed). I love the size too. Not huge and not too small. Panasonic, you've outdone yourself this time. Kudos!
I purchased this player in January initially as a replacement for a 5 disc CD changer. I went ahead and purchased it because it played DVD's as well. I use a Yamaha receiver to power it. I use the Optical DTS and Dolby Digital outs for sound and run S-Video to the TV for video. No need for any RCA's. The optical cable is perfect for CD's too. I am happy with the 500 line resolution since I don't have HDTV.I also agree with the other review that it makes a little noise when you play the DVD's, but it is doubtful you will notice that unless the volume is all the way down.
If you are looking for a dual cassette boombox, stay away from this one. The record dubbing quality is awful and the supposed &quot;Bass boost&quot; barely makes a difference in the tinny sound quality. FM reception is okay if you are in a metro area, but it has a hard time picking up distant signals. The RCA name has really been trashed since they sold their audio and video business to Thomson Consumer Electronics.
This was exactly what I was looking for - an original equipment replacement battery, not a functional equivalent like I expected to receive but the exact replacement. It works Great!
Only when reading here did I discover that the unequal cord lengths on my earphones was a feature not a mistake. No matter - these earphones went back. I never really got a chance to decide how nice the sound could be, the earplugs were so incredibly uncomfortable that I couldn't wear them for two minutes. I don't think I have weird ears (people don't point and faint), so I assume that the fault was that of the earplugs. I went back to my old favorite; Koss Plugs, and am happy once again.
works like the original and is good quality this will will extrnd the use of the camera by several more years
These speakers are being used to upgrade my system to 7:1. Great price and sound great.
I have used mine for over 4 years. It works great, even though not able to use a center bass speaker.
This TV gets a green tint that takes over. The extended warrenty with the company went until June 30th 2009. To replace the part cost $1500 with installation. Get maybe 2 years with a good picture then your out of luck. This is a bad purchase and I'm stuck with it.
It is of good quality but not as effective as I hoped for. May be usefull for full sun conditions.
These headphones are not bad for the $10 retail you save on Amazon (thanks!), but if I hadn't previously owned the "sound-isolating earbuds" model from Brookstone, I'd probably like these a lot more for the price I paid. Again, I know we're not talking $100+ headphones here and can't expect the best in sound and product quality but in my opinion they just aren't as comfortable and snug (for one, cheaper rubber), nor were they as loud which makes a big difference in airplanes and noisy environments. Anyhow I bought these so I can own a second pair without a retractable clip device for motion activities. These Sonys do the trick but I just wish they had the same sound and comfort as my Brookstones and that is why I have to give them 3 stars for just being average. They are by no means a waste of money and not bad for $29 on Amazon, but I just expected a little better from Sony.
Not as strong as the original battery and the alarm seems to go on more than with the original battery.
I didn't like it at all!!It had like an "interference." Every time I used it, it played the music into my car radio, but if I touch the transmitter, I could hear every touch in the radio, as well. TRASH!
My father has an older CD player in his stereo. He loves it because it is a multiple-hundred CD player, but he could not use CDs he paid to download & burned in it, because it would not read the CDRs. I tried quite a few CDs, then finally ordered these, and they worked!
I installed this card on a PC with Windows XP, and the set-up was easy, and the accompanying software/drivers had it up and running with no snags. I have connected cameras, and experimented with the system. It seems to work as advertised, however the software and instruction manual are very vague and difficult to follow. I have been figuring out how to set up the software, and I believe that it will do what I want it to, however the user manual is pretty vague, and it difficult to follow. It performs as advertised, however the Q-See QSOCWC night vision cameras that I purchased to go with this are another matter. If you are looking to buy cameras to go with this, stay away from the Q-See QSOCWC weatherproof night vision cameras.
:)Not sure why the current photo as of this review is so odd...I figure why not buy some shielding that does double duty if I spend a good amount of money on the Canon HV20...might as well keep it a little safer right? Protects and filters...simple enough.Strange and unclear thing with this, and it just has to do with Canon documentation. They mention to use 1 filter at a time, but the protective filter can be kept on all the time, and the UV stacked on top of it...so I don't know why they say that. Just makes things confusing and might put off some to not buying something they would easily buy.Edit your manuals and doc Canon! :)
Doesn't work at all. Bought this to hook my laptop to my television so I wouldn't have to keep removing my PS3 hdmi cable. Lost 2 bucks. Oh well.
We bought this set in April of this year and it has not had any problems. I have kept the settings low and only if it is a very dark picture do we see the green flashies. I can overlook this. We have a PS3 and the Blurays are excellent even though it is not 1080P. All in all it was a very good buy. Would buy a Samsung again.
Let's face it, you can't get something for nothing!The San Francisco Chronicle recently exposed the real story behind the so-called "offers" that are continually being posted here.Do a search on Google or on sfgate.com for "iPod not really free David Lazarus" and you will see what the con artists running these programs are really up to.In a nutshell, it's just another way for spammers and other sleazy people to steal your personal information.
Switched from the Compaq 3625 to this, and it's been on the buggy side, although tolerable for an I/T type. Was looking forward to the enhanced WiFi and new version of Windows Media Player, and now Toshiba pulled the rug out from a rather large (and now, rightly ticked!) group of users. ...
This excellent camera takes terrific photos. With Windows XP & USB 2.0, I was taking photos and viewing them on my PC within minutes of opening the box, although I see that some of the more advanced features will take me a while to master. I chose this particular camera for 3 reasons; my previous experience with a Sony Mavica, the 5MP quality and the mini-CD.I frequently wish to access the images on my PC after taking only a very few photos, so I quickly learned that "finalizing" the CD-RW each time before inserting it into the PC is impractical (I was unaware of this step prior to purchase, but it is necessary for the PC's CD drive to read it). Not to worry! Using the USB cable, (no drivers required for Windows XP/USB 2.0) the images are accessible immediately, so you can wait until the CD is full & finalize just once. Of course, you would want to wait until a CD-R was full before finalizing it anyway.Amazon's product description of the camera's features is excellent, so I don't need to restate them all here. I am pleased with my purchase of this camera and recommend it highly to others.
These little speakers are great. Very clean and clear sounding. The sub has plenty of kick. I have not used them for movies yet, but for music, they sound great. Highly recommended.
Tested with iTunes, some 3rd party desktop applications, and charging with the 110V adapter. (Haven't tested the 12V car charger)The product does what it advertises at a fantastic price.A full charge takes about 1 hour with 110V charger (from 15% battery life remaining).I love the retractable cord especially when using the Pod on my desk. The old apple USB cable was too long and got hung-up in my paperwork.Suggest being gentle with the retractable spring. I've seen those retractable gadgets break if not used properly.This items is one of the best values on sale for iPod, iTouch, iPhone accessories that works as it advertises.
I've used Dells since the early 90's because of their solid products and excellent service, but no more! We purchased the Inspiron a little over a year ago ~14-16 months ago. When it arrived the sound didn't work, right out of the box. I spent hours and hours on the phone to get it fixed. Then one of the USB ports quit working. I wasn't going to spend hours on the phone again so I just went without and used the others. About a month ago it began shutting down on it's own without any recent changes or pattern to what was causing it. I called tech support and of course it was out of warranty. They charged me $50 dollars and told me if it was a virus they couldn't fix it. After hours on the phone again, the first person couldn't fix it and told me they were going to transfer me to "another department" I asked if that was going to cost me more money. The told me no. But when I got to the next dept they wanted another $85 dollars - as they put it - because I had been talking to hardware support and they were software support. I felt suckered. If I would have known upfront that I was only talking to hardware support and it could cost me more for software support I would have never gone down that path. I requested to talk to the manager and they did refund my original $50. But I was still left me to fix it on my own. I had a back up so I ended up restoring the computer to it's factory settings. But when I was done, it still shut down on its own. The fan whirrs and the computer shuts down, so something is causing the HD to spin out of control. The HD has bad sectors but I don't know if caused by the auto shut downs or I have a bad HD. So now I have a hardware issue and need to take it to a repair shop. If the computer was 2-3 years old, I'd be more understanding. When I pay that muchn for a computer I expect it to last more than a year! But you can't get anything with a longer warranty these days unless you're willing to pay thru the nose. Also, I might think this was a fluke and I just got a lemon, however... I have a Dell Latitude for work and I'm on my 3rd one in less than a year. I'm not rough on my laptops. I run virus & spyware software. I only run "name brand" programs. I don't do alot of number crunching or gaming. I primary just use office, email, and the internet & IPod. I have padded carrying bags, I never drop them, I only use them indoors in a clean, dry, cool setting... There's no reason I should have these issues other than a poorly built product and a company that doesn't stand behind their products by providing terrible service.
I have used my Fugifilm A210 for two years now, here are some observations.It is a much better camera than my first digital (1.3 MP Olympus).The 16 MB memory is not enough, but 1 GB memory can be had for $30. I have found that 256MB is plenty.It does take a while to store pictures and calculate focus and exposure, so I have lost oportunities for good shots because of this, but I have still captured crisp, colorful images.I recommend you always carry spare batteries, but at least AA batteries are cheap and can be found anywhere.My A210 has survived trips from the boundary waters (MN) to the summit of Mt. Fuji (Japan).All that said, today (March 2007) you can find many better cameras for about $100. I just placed an order for a Fujifilm V10 for $125. It promises to provide better performance in a pocket size package.If you don't mind carrying a bigger camera, my choice would be a Canon Rebel XP. This camera has fine optics and Canon's Digic II chip allows rapid fire shooting. For the street price of $575 this is a good value.
After having driven to 3 different Target stores in the Minneapolis area, I will save you all a bunch of time. This camera is available online only.
This case works great. I have taken pictures underwater and they come out great, and you don't have to worry about anything happening to the camera. Make sure you use the anti fog liquid on the inside portion of the case that covers the lense. I had it fog up on my while riding horses on the beach and missed some great pics. I didn't want to take it out of the case to clean off the fog for fear of getting sand in the camera. You can turn the camera on and off using the power button on the side. Every button works while in this case. I use it on all vacations.
It was hard to find this product from any manufacturer. I used it to connect my Dish Joey to earphones. I think it is intended to be mounted in a dash.
I love the Zune !!! although i did have problems installing the cd to my computer and had to try many times. Other than that the screen is nice and big for display and movies. also u can change the background to make it more personal. the sound is great and the program updates and puts music you just added to your library without you having to do it. very simple to use there is also a radio . the downsides no clock or games.
If you are looking for a rich Bass handiling head phone this is the one.This is Big, but its worth the sound. The movie and music mode-just ognore it, it dosent make any difference. But the nicdymium magnet is awesome. Theater like experience when u watch movies in u r lap top.If you want to go for any thing better than this go for boss. bUT TRUST ME AT THIS PRICE you wont get any thing better
I purchased this mouse to go with my Toshiba laptop and WinXP operating system. It has worked flawlessly! It works on all kinds of surfaces and travels extremely well. Storing the receiver in the mouse was a great idea for extended battery life and has the added benefit of extra compactability. It also has a nice feel to it. The curve of the mouse seems to be slightly higher and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand, allowing my fingers to rest straight across the buttons. I don't seem to experience as much fatigue in my hand as with other mice.
I don't have much room on my desk, but this copy holder fits perfectly and is still sturdy enough to hold up most texts.
I really don't understand all the negative reviews on this camera. I got it mainly to use for EBAY and it is working just fine. As for the battery door issue, it's not a problem since I have the dock to charge the battery pack and it stays in the camera.I was able to take nice pictures right out of the box and have already posted several on EBAY. All in all, I'm pleased with my Kodak C340.
I've been playing paintball for several years now and have been using the Motorola 250 with this earbud/mic. I haven't had any problems with it. The boom mic was to large and cumbersome to fit inside my paintball mask. As for the earlier reviews which complain about the VOX system in wind and background noise, the easy solution is to deactivate the VOX and use the radio as a standard push to seak radio using the earbud and inline microphone to speak and listen.With the range of the Motorola 250 and this you can easily stay in touch with your teammates and allow the other team to know if anything is going on. Playing in the woods all day causes you to sweat and my earbud cover has not disintegrated. I've even cleaned it from time to time. The inside of paintball masks has a similar foam around the goggles. I clean mask everytime I play and the foam hasn't disintegrated either.There is a slight discomfot when you first use the earbud however it does go away.Without the earbud I doubt I would hear the radio when someone was trying to get in contact with me. I gave this product 4 stars for its dependabilty and ease of use.
knowing a DJ who still uses CDs I've been through a lot of big CD binders in my day...this one is fantastic. it's durable and sturdy as well as having a strong zipper. mine is filled completely and the pages aren't flimsy or want to go crooked and fall out, the zipper doesn't strain against the fullness of the case. the handle is secured to it and doesn't rip away from the nylon (all issues I've faced with previous cases) i fully recommend this one.
The install CD wouldn't work correctly, so I opted for the manual install with incomplete instructions enclosed with the unit. Still had to call manufacturer CS to get the configuration corrected and get the 2.03 Firmware update - over all took a few hours. Manufacturer CS fine, but their website log in authetication code was a tad difficult to crack as it wasn't simple aplhas and numerics, some symbols were squares [not a O or zero] or backward Es [not a 3]. Thus I knocked a couple of stars off for this cumbersome install.After installation complete and placement of unit ensured a clear path to wifi devices, the unit seems to be working perfectly fine worthly of 5 stars after 3 days use.
First of all, let me say how great it is to be able to purchase things through Amazon. Overall, I don't think you can beat their prices / handling / shipping and service. I've made at least 12 purchases from Amazon over the last 12 - 24 months and have been satisfied each time. I can't say that about most stores!In any case, so far I am very happy with this printer. I suppose that one of these days I will need to order my first new toner cartridge. Given the prices of the printers vs. the toner cartridges, I'm almost tempted to just by a new printer! The printer works great, installed easily, and has given me no problems. I need to see if there is some sort of diagnostic that will tell me how close I am to needing a new toner cartridge. It is a simple, no bells and whistles, but seemingly reliable printer. Hopefully it will stay that way.
I bought this for my elderly parents. A few years ago I bought them a mail station. Well, it died. They were lost without one. Computers are too "complicated" for my mom. So investing in a computer just to do email was out of the question. Every time that I talked to them on the phone they "whined" not having a way to communicate with my aunt in CA. The phone was out of the question and writing is hard for my mom. I came across the mailbug, what a life saver. Now, whenever they remember something to ask or tell they jump right on the mailbug. It can't be difficult to operate, after all, my mom uses it. They love it!!
Are you one of those people when they play online like Halo, and when you face someone and suddenly your controller won't respond, and then you realize that you need to replace your batteries, well i was one of those people and my problem buying batteries also ended with this play & charge.in the end i would really recommend for those hard players to buy this because it will end the age of using batteries.
I just got an Ipod Touch, and video out DOES NOT work with this dock. I don't understand why it doesn't work but it's a major bummer!
The price for this cable is probably what brought you to this page. Don't let the price fool you into thinking you're purchasing low quality equipment. This cable is top-notch. I use the hdmi to connect my consoles to my monitor. I tested this hdmi to my $50 cable. Same outstanding picture from both cables. I was just looking for an spare hdmi cable and ended up with this hdmi that exceeded my expectations. This quality easily rivals higher priced cables.
This review is from the perspective of an amateur photographer and a first-time digital camera buyer. My primary goal was to have a) something very portable with b) intermediate features that I could grow into. So this is what I think:Pros* Excellent portability - extremely light and small* Numerous settings allow you to take pictures under vast majority of conditions* Very good macro function* Great `WOW' factor!* High resolution - 4MP* Good optical zoom - 3x* Records short videos - upto 60 seconds* Decent-sized LCD screenCons* Average picture quality (you have to print the photos to see the real quality)* No SD card included (only 11MB of internal memory; budget for SD card)* One proprietary battery not enough; budget for spare* Battery cover somewhat flimsy - handle with care* No case; you could get one from Fry's/BestBuy for less than $10Optio S4 serves my purpose very well. I hated lugging around my previous 35mm camera. Now I pretty much have the S4 with everywhere I go during the four weekends that I have had it. Overall evaluation is thumbs up!
I was a bit concerned by some of the negative reviews, but this thing seemed to be exactly what I was looking for to store/backup my family's digital photos, so I decided to try it. I slapped two Seagate 500GB drives in it and plugged it in. It obtained a IP from my DHCP server and I was able to connect to it with my browser and configure it. I updated the firmware to the latest version (1.03) and configured it to mirror the drives. My machines are running Windows XP, and I had no problem mapping drives to the DNS-323. It took me about 15 minutes to get this thing up and running. I haven't used any of the other features, so I can't comment on them (FTP, USB Print Server Port, etc.) This thing does exactly what I was hoping it would!Cool Features:It can power down the drives after 5-30 minutes of inactivity.You can have it keep the time/date correct by syncing to a time server on the internet.You can have it email you when there is a problem (Drive failure, Overheat, etc.)Now, there are a few features I wish the DNS-323 had...Wish List:A temperature regulated fan would be nice. The fan is very quiet, and I have mine mounted in a closet, so I don't hear it, but it would be nice if it only ran when necessary.Secure FTP & rsync would be nice.Some people have complained about the fact that the unit does not power up automatically after a power outage. I haven't tested this, but I believe them. If you had the option in the configuration to toggle whether the unit powered up after an outage that would be nice. If it's a big deal you could get a UPS for it.
Great all in one. Has tivo control and all of my components. No glitches and multiple ways to set it up. All around great controller
This system blew them off. I really didn't expect the kind of performance out of such a small package. I immediately noticed an improved picture from the progressive scan DVD. The sound has good clarity and plenty of power -- people at the other end of the house can hear the sub.What I like:-Sleek silver design to the case and speakers-Includes VHS &amp; DVD/CD-Nice big volume knob, not a push buttonWhat I don't like:-Remote is confusing, especially navigating a jillion tiny buttons in the dark.
When I pulled it out of the ground the first time, the end of it stayed in the ground. I dug it up and was lucky enough to not damage the wires. I used super glue gel to re-secure the tip in place. It still operates. Now to see if it actually does what it is supposed to do.
I bought these headphones not knowing what to expect,and to my surprise they were great. I would recommend these headphones to anyone,who what's a great pair of headphones at a lowprice.
I actually purchased two of these drives at the same time, a 500GB model and the 1TB Model.Withing less than one years time, both models began experiencing what is known as the dreaded click of death and failed with a complete loss of all data.With all of the reviews I have read here thus far, I thought I should be a responsible consumer and post my review as a warning to anyone thinking about purchasing a LaCie drive now or in the future.Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere, the LaCie drives are not a reliable external storage solution.If you want to protect your data, do not put it on a LaCie. You have been warned.
If you want a budget home theater system for under $200 there is probably not many systems better then the Sony HT-DDW700. This system is ideal for small rooms such as a bed room or a tiny living room.Considering the price, sound quality is actually better then expected for me. The tiny cube speakers presents pretty good clarity. They may look like cheap computer speakers but they aren't and are a bit heavier then they look. The center channel may be a little underpowered since dialog during dvd movies sound a tad soft and a little too low. The surround effects during movies in dolby digital and dts are very good though.If set up properly the speakers handle surround effects very well.Some minor complaints is that the speaker wire attached to the speakers are very thin. They are fixed and can't be replaced. Also, if you want heart stopping bass then this system might not be for you. The 8" subwoofer is okay considering the price of the system. It is currently better then any other sub included in a home theater system under $200. It isn't powered, is very light (only 9 lbs) and you have to be pretty close to actually feel the bass. The volume would have to be cranked up extremely high for the sub to actually rattle your walls.The receiver comes with 1 optical and 1 coxial digital input and 4 rca analog inputs. It should be enough in most cases. An extra digtal input or two wouldn't hurt but again the system is under $200. Setup couldn't be easier. You just hook up the included microphone, place it at your listening postion and press a button on the remote. The system will automatically sets up the speaker distance, delay and volume levels. The receiver comes with the basic pro logic II music and move modes to upmix your stereo sources. It also has other sound fields and effects to enhace the sound but they don't really seem to enhance the sound by that much if at all.Basically, if you want a home theater system for a small room and for under $200 then there isn't much better then the Sony HT-DDW700
I was really skeptical when I saw that there are quite a number of 1-star ratings, but alas, I went ahead to try this product. And thankfully, everything is perfect! I have a VISTA PC and a XP PC hooked up to this KVM; I also inserted by wireless Logitech trackball mouse to this device, no problem! No delay in cursor movement or whatsoever! My Logitech keyboard is corded though, it didn't have a scroll lock button to toggle between the PCs but configuring to the "ctrl key" for toggling betw the PCs is simple too. The ONLY minor flaw is that OCCASIONALLY, the image on the LCD screen when I am using my VISTA PC will "shiver" or a little. BUT this usually goes away after a minute or two after startup and teh problem will not reoccur during that usage session, so really, it isn't a big problem though it was scary at first. Anyway, I have just used it for a day, if anything screw up later, I will come back to write more abt it. Otherwise, this product seems to be working perfectly. I feel sorry for those who wrote abt configuration and toggling problems...
This is our 3rd season with this pool. We purchased a stronger pump so the vacuum works well now. We also installed a salt water chlorinator and love how easy the pool is to maintain. We live in the bay area of California, and leave the pool up all winter, too, though not for swimming in the cold months. We were a little nervous about trying this, but wanted to save time, effort, and water, so decided to see what would happen. The only problem was that on cold nights, the inflated tube deflated enough to let water leak out over the side. So we just added some more air. Some air must then be let out again if the temperature is expected to get high enough to cause too much expansion. On the occasional nights when the temperature dipped down to close to freezing, we let the pump go all night long. Grandkids LOVE to come here because of the pool, and I exercise swim using a tether tied to a tree for a kind of treadmill swimming. Something that I was worried about was what effect gophers (we CAN'T get rid of them :( )would have. Well, they do indeed tunnel under the pool, and you can see where, by the indentations on the pool bottom. But so far, the lining remains intact. If I had it to do over, I would have put some chicken wire on the ground under the ground cover. We also use two solar heating panels and a solar cover to get the water warm earlier and later in the season. I use a shorty wet suit when the temperature hovers around 70. We can use the pool from May through October here in the bay area.
Seller does not provide enough details. What is the output power of each voltage? I need 24A on the 12 V rail. Why would I buy this if it is not listed?
When I bought these, I found them at my local Best Buy as I was on a WoW kick and needed a headset with a mic. They were mid-line for what they carried in their store (not 9 dollars yet not 60 plus) so I decided to pick them up. Also, my best friend has a pair and loves them, so I decided to get them. Needless to say, it is 6 months later, and I will be upgrading to a Creative Labs set (Steel series if I had the money!) that will be better quality and better suited for my gaming/Netflix-ing needs.Pros:- Alright sound quality. No complaints. Its not high end, but for me it was an upgrade from the cheap headset I had for online college classes.- Mic seems decent. Everyone on Ventrillo could hear me fine.- Interesting over the ear design. Look pretty cool, I suppose.- Volume control on the cord. Pretty convenient when you are playing and randomly someone is trying to talk to you and you have to turn the sound down or mute it.- Logitech. Generally I like their gaming peripherals. Generally.Cons:- That over the ear design? Drove me crazy! Very uncomfortable on my ears, especially after playing a PC game for several hours. Actually made them red and sore several times. Also, the band is behind the head, which I didn't know when buying them. Really annoying to wear with a pair of glasses on.- Cheaply made. Again, its only been 6 months, and I am replacing them with something better. For me, the right ear speakers are going out, and will only work if I wrap the cord around the desktop. Really. Not kidding.-Not USB.-The volume control would stick sometimes, and would be very hard to turn the volume up.- Generally, just a fail.So, hopefully after reading that you have a bit of an idea what to expect with this product. Please, don't do what I did and just buy what you think looks ok. I still stand behind Logitech's stuff, especially some of their console gaming accessories, but this headset was just not for me.
Purchased the NP-F570 to replace an NP-F530 for my Sony CCD-TR910 12+ year old Hi8 analog camcorder. Received the battery from Amazon promptly, charged it up and it worked like a champ! Although the same physical size as my old battery, it appears to have almost TWICE the capacity. I had first bought a Hi Capacity brand battery from another online battery supplier at a much lower price that was advertised as a replacement for mine. However, it seemed to be defective - it did not charge. Turns out that, according to the supplier, the "replacement" battery is not "InfoLithium" and will therefore not charge in my original Sony InfoLithium charger. They certain didn't say anything about that in the online description... I've learned my lesson and will stick with Sony replacement InfoLithium batteries. Amazon's price was quite reasonable compared with retail, especially with free shipping!
this is the first digital camera i have ever owned (besides my camera phone Samsung a670) and i am very happy with it.The buttons are very well placed and easty to use. The name on the button is the name of the function, very nice.The screen on this baby is huge!!!1.8 inches to be exact!!The camera takes movies with audio, but ypu can't actually hear audio on the camera, you have to download the movie to your computer.The software to upload pics is VERY easy to use. All you have to do is first before you do anything else is put the CD in. Then you can connect the cord to the computer. Make sure the camera is off (or else it won'yt connect) and then connect the other side of the cord to the camera. Many pics can be downloaded in a matter of moments.The camera features auto flash, macro mode, portrait mode ( it will focus on the person you are taking a pic of and blur the backround), snow and beach mode, landscape mode, auto mode, and many other things.The camera also features 16MB internal memory (w/o memory card) whitch will store about 9 pics on the highest setting, and 150 at the lowest. The difference between the highest resololution setting and the lowest is not even noticible. I don't think i'll ever need a memory card!The only bad things are that a battery recharger is not included, you have to buy it through HP. Anothere thing is that you can not hear audio from movies you make on the camera itself. The last thing is that the movie mode is kind of blurry.This camera is awesome because it is even BETTER by featuring an 1.8 inch LCD screen and instant share than my friend's $250.00 Sony Cybershot.I am 13 yrs. old and i hope to have this AWESOME camera for many years to come. I LOVE IT!!!!
Overall very nice product. Plenty of storage space and the sheets can be moved in and out with ease.My main problem is the zipper. Seems like others have had the same issue. It's a bit of a struggle to get it to zip up once you're done. If you're not accessing it constantly, it's fine. But if this is something you'll be opening on a frequent basis, I'd look for better quality.
I tried other fm transmitters before this one, they were garbage. This was the last shot and it works great! Still a little fuzziness at times but in comparison this one is head and shoulders above other.
after reviewing several mp3 players, i bought meizu by price and simple great features, that's all!!
I ordered this system of off Amazon on Dec. 31, 269.99 with free shipping, and got it on Jan. 5. Amazon had an estimate for Jan. 10-12, so thanks to Amazon and UPS! Now for the speakers: Awesome. They are one of the best speaker systems for computers that you can buy. They even rival similar priced Home Theater Systems. Setup of the system is simple: Not only are the speakers labeled on the back for posistion, but also have color coded ends that match on the sub. The speakers are elegantly designed and the sub is massive. And when I mean massive, I mean the earth-shaking, eardrum-blowing, take-up-space massive. The control pod is also very well designed and easy to use. Inputs and Outputs are all on the control pod: 6 channel RCA, coax., optical, headphones, and mini-digital inputs. Which speaking of inputs, it has a 6 channel/Stereo 1-3 switch....thats right, either connect to computer OR hook up three input devices at one time: iPods, mini disc players, w/e...Speakers themselves are twistable so they are extremely easy to wall mount if you want to. Now for the big one: sound quality. These speakers sound amazing. I mean absolutely amazing. You expect and get high quality sound all the time. The mid-range, which some people say this system is weak on, is not that much weaker unless you are really want a good mid-range system. The bass is amazing and definitely full. Now, all of these speakers have ton of options. For instance, you have stereo mode (front 2), Stereo 2x (front and rear 2, which means the same thing plays from front left and back laft), Dolby Digital PLS Movie, and Dolby Digital Music. Now, from here, you can change options such as Panorama, Dimension settings (controls Front to rear), the width of the center speaker (narrower means the speaker is centered closer to the center, giving it a louder more direct sound), level change of the sub (more or less responsive), surround level (more = aimed towards rear speakers), and center level (controls center speaker). Also, inputs are easy to go to...just press the button! Remote that comes with this is basic and enough things to make it work, however it doesn't do justice to the rest of the system. Then again, wireless remote is optional, so i'm happy anyway. So in general, these are some awesome speakers. I have mine in my dorm room connected to an USB Soundblaster Audigy 2 NX sound card by optical cable. Which speaking of sound cards, you have to have one that supports surround minimum. Also, the better the sound card, the better the sound. Mine works 96-24 on 6 channel. So the only things to consider when buying this is money to put out. Expect Amazon's pricing to flucuate between 250 and 320. Also, if you don't have a soundcard, my USB Soundblaster for my laptop cost 120. The digital optical cable cost another 20. So it does add up in accessories. But these speakers are worth it.....and don't think about the Klipstech 5.1 Ultra. I tried these at Best Buy...the Logitech 5300e had a better sounding sub than these.So happy shopping. In general: these speakers are worth every penny. I will definitely have these for all of my high school and college years, and I'm sure they will last. These speakers are the best speakers for this range of prices.EDIT: 3 years later....Sadly, I must say that these speakers are gone. During a vacation away from home, we had a thunderstorm send a power surge through the electrical lines. The surge protector was useless as the surge was enough to go through that unit, the subwoofer, and one of the speakers. The fuse was completely ruined in the sub, along with its internal components. So right now I'm holding off on waiting to replace the sub and speaker as these speakers have had too long of a shelf life span and will undoubtedly be getting replaced by Logitech in the near future.
The CD's work as well as any I have purchased. Lightscribe on the other hand is a let down. The image is just a little darker than the background even at the darkest setting.
This is actually the 4th pair I've bought, even though they come with a lifetime warranty. It's just easier to replace them, and costs the same after shipping and such. Also, I cut up my first two pairs to try to Frankenstein them together, thus voiding the warranty. I will probably return my third pair so that I always have a good pair on hand.These are as good sounding as anything below $100, and I highly, highly recommend them. They are a little muddier than earplugs costing ten times as much and 100 times better than other cheap buds. They are a little awkward to get into your ears, and won't fit every ear canal, but for me, they rock.Also, because I use them when riding a motorcycle, they block all the wind noise and fit under my helmet, which no other earplugs seen to do as well. I can remove my helmet without ripping off my ears! (Check your state laws regarding use of headphones while driving.)
Nice enough player.The user interface is plain - nothing more than text, without the polish of Sony combo units.Ignore the editorial review's comments on needing a receiver with analog inputs. This player does provide analog outputs for surround, but it also provides optical output for connection to a receiver that decodes its own surround sound.The machine has one standout capability: when playing a DVD on progressive scan, the VCR/DVD line outputs are still active and correct! (Many current players will disable the line outputs when set to progressive scan [e.g. Samsung] or they will scramble and become unusable [e.g. Sony].) This is a splendid feature if you are driving an HDTV monitor and a &quot;normal&quot; TV (i.e. one in another room) simultaneously. (Admittedly, if you don't use this arrangement, this feature has little value; but for those who do drive dual monitors, this is a critical feature that is rarely found.)
I am just the opposite of a technological expert. However, I had my computer completely re-built by a young man who came highly recommended. He wrote me a list of what to purchase, and since I am the designated "On Line Shopper" in my group of friends, I found the best deal on Amazon. This router was purchased so I could rid myself of commercialized TV. Which is a dream come true. My next technological excursion will be one of the "tablets", so I can read, shop, and whatever from my living room downstairs. I am in 5 star heaven....
It's rather expensive but the sound quality it delivers for my PS3/Home Theater is outstanding.
This card does what it says it will do. I shoot with a Canon 5D MarkII and have never run into a buffer problem. This card is super fast and reliable. Since buying this card I've purchased a 32GB version also.
I bought the Kaito KA888 radio a couple of weeks ago forshortwave and in case of an emergency. It is a real niceradio for emergencys with its features, the compass,time,temperture,and a perfect bright light during night orblack outs.The radio is pretty good and smooth.The KA888has AM,FM and shortwave (4bands) with quality sound on FMAM. The shortwave is ok and not the most clearest,but thisspecialliaces on being for emergencys.Which its very goodfor that.I kept the radio for about a week and returned itfor the KA077 emergency radio because it covered more bandslike VHF,TV,and weather bands.For me I liked this one betterfor my interest and needs.I would say that both radios arenice.It just depends what you need and want.The KA888andKA077 are good quality radios for a good price.
Suppose one can't expect much for the price, however:The CD cover is so hard to puch down (and makes a terrible sound) one thinks the plastic will shatter! The volume would not suffice for the hard of hearing or those who want to "rock on!" Heavy with batteries - that don't last more than a few plays of CDs. Continue your search for a quality product - this isn't it!
i ordered this last week, in hopes to use it to take easter pics! well it was delivered today but i was very dissapointed with what i got. what they sent me was a clearly a used stand. it had several scuffs and scratches all over it. the sticker is half ripped off & someone scribbled out writing with a black permanent marker!!!! did they think i wasnt going to notice??! this is unacceptable!!!!!!!! one less stand to use to take easter photos, thanks alot!! i will never order from this site again.
I was looking for a good mp3 player that was cheap enough to buy but of good quality. I accidently bought this one thinking it was a video mp3, and loved it since! It is so easy to use! Just drag a file to the mp3, or sync it on! It has a big enough amount of storage, that when I'm adding music, I NEVER have to worry about how much disc space it available! It is also a great place to store files when your computer is low on disc space! Sound is excellent! The earbuds aren't the best type, as one end is longer than the other, but you can get used to it. The only thing that bothers me is mostly the backlight and the size. It glows blue in the background, and that can bother you at first, but like I said, you get used to it. I have used mine since 2007 and haven't sold it yet! You will totally be satisfied!Takes a regular USB cable. EASY TO RECHARGE!! You may want to not use the MP3 Hard Drive program that installs on your computer. WAY TOO COMPLICATED!
I purchased my Panasonic PV-D300 less than a week ago, so this is a review of my initial impressions. I'll let you know in 3 to 6 months what I think of it then. It's an inexpensive and easy-to-use entry-level unit. I had it up and running less than 2 hours after I got it home. In the time it took for the initial battery charge, I was able to digest the easy-to-read instructions and play with the controls enough to be fairly comfortable with it right when I first popped in a tape and started it up. The controls are convenient, well-placed, and easy to use. The displays in the viewfinder are helpful without being obtrusive. The camera focuses well in all modes and re-focuses quickly after zooming in or out. the picture quality is very good for a camera in this price range. the sound quality isn't great but it's acceptable. Rewind and playback thru the viewfinder is a bit slow, and of course lacks audio, but not a major problem, and a good way to preview what you've just shot. The play-pack provided to use the VHS-C tape in a standard VHS machine was easy to use. Thus far (knock on wood) I've had no humidity-related problems like I saw in the review from Texas, and I live in Florida where high humidity is a fact of life. My only complaint so far is that the battery didn't seem to hold a charge as long as I thought it would, so (a word to the wise) get a spare battery when you buy the camera, and keep it charged and close by. Otherwise, you may be in the middle of taping something important and the thing will very quickly go dead on you. Naturally, this camcorder lacks some of the refinements and gimmicky options of high-end units, but it's a good deal if you're just starting out and just want to shoot some reasonably decent home movies. It's compact, light-weight, and easy-to-use. Hopefully, it will also prove to be reliable and not need frequent repairs since I opted out of the fairly expensive extended warranty/maintenance agreement the store offered with it.
Unfortunately, the USB outlet will not work on the unit that I just purchased. Was promising to be totally awesome and I really did like the sound quality over the transmitter and both the AC power outlet and the 12 volt dc output worked well. But I really need the USB charger, otherwise would have way to many devices crowding that area. Am returning it tomorrow.
I am more than satisfied with this modular stand from Sanus.It seems well designed and constructed. It is very sturdy whenfinished.
So, i had a basic keyboard and whenever i would go to write a paper or play a game my wrists would give out after 1-2 hours and id have to stop for a long time for the pain to go away. This thing rocks,the picture doesnt do it justice. the whole keyboard is on a downward slant by default, but you can make it level if you so desire. I keep mine angled down because my desk doesnt have a large keyboard tray and this thing is pretty thick. I dont type on a daily basis, so it took me about a week for my fingers to pick up the flow of the board.i still make a few mistakes depending on the word i go to type, since the gap in the middle of the board forces the keys wider than they are on a normal keyboard, but that's just part of the learning curve. I will say that this thing is COMFY,the wrist pad is just so pleasant. im hoping this will last at least a year or two.when it does ill just replace it. the only keyboard i saw that could rival this one isBlack Comfort Keyboard USBand that's quite a bit more money. I'm very happy with my purchase,though one day i hope to be able to play on the one i linked.
There's a reason that Iomega's stock prices dropped significantly, and it wasn't because of the general Nasdaq crash. Notoriously, Iomega's products lack SEVERELY in quality. A prime example of this is the Zip &amp; Jaz drives, which both had astoundingly high failiure rates for data recovery, making them useless as storage mediums. Both Zip &amp; Jaz had transfer rates so pitifully slow that burning a CD easily became more economic than either choice.So recently, Iomega has plunged into the CD recording market, for reasons unbeknownst to me. Their earlier recorders were snapped up for their low prices and colorful packaging, and soon discovered to be lacking in quality. This particular drive, despite it's 16x recording speed, falls short of quality. The drive produces coasters at an alarming rate, regardless of the software used in conjunction with the actual hardware, in comparison to other burners of its calibre. The drive also has a tendency to come pre-packaged with problems, as several of my colleagues have explained to me. Unless you're a technical wizard or don't mind lots of time on the phone with tech support, don't expect an easy install.
I tried several bags for my 17" laptop and none of them were quite right: too flimsy, too bulky, etc. But this bag is perfect for my needs. It has plenty of extra pockets for accessories, a padded laptop section with super-strong Velcro to hold it in place, and actually fits a 17" laptop(something some bags claim but cannot deliver). It's fully adjustable, lightweight, and the shoulder strap is nicely padded without being clunky. There is enough space for several file folders, books, the external power brick, portable external hard-drive, webcam, mp3 player, portable speakers, mouse, waterbottle, and the entire contents of my giant purse. It's also kid-proof: my toddler has spilled things on the outside of it and it wipes clean with no problem. You really can't go wrong with this bag.
The battery hold its charge almost the same as the original however it does take a little longer to charge up and is a looser in the battery charger. I would actually give this a 4 1/2 star.
It's a memory card reader. It either works or it doesn't and when I plugged this thing in... whoa! It worked, so there you go! I wasn't expecting it to tell me the meaning of life or announce when visitors come to my residence, but as a SD card reader, it fills the bill.
This item cost a lot more than others I've tried, and does not work as well. It will not work with my KVM switch, though it works okay with a directly conneted keyboard and mouse. It certainly did not justify the price premium over the $6.00 BYTECC BT-2000 models I've purchased elsewhere. I have used several of the Bytecc models on our network and they performed flawlessly with KVM, direct connect keyboard and mouse, and with bar code scanners.
This is a great camera for the outdoor enthusiast, especially if lugging around heavier equipment is not an option, where I canoe I have to carry the canoe downhill ... I have an SLR but it weighs me down, it makes too much noise and scares the moose away! I have canoed, kayacked, beached, and the camera has definitely gotten wet and survived - it is not however, an underwater camera! Aside from the obvious designation weatherproof vs. waterproof - an important distinction - a whole different setup is needed altogether for true underwater shoots. If you want to take nice pix without having to worry, about rain or splasing - this is it!
Had another iHome product to play my iPod with speakers but loaned it out and it got stolen, so the person I loaned it to replaced it with this. It's very portable, and the battery life is good, but unlike the loaned-out one, does NOT come with a remote, which you definitely need for these things otherwise why bother - without a remote you have to remove the iPod everytime you want to change the music. And the sound is not all that great unless you're in a small enclosed space.I've put it in my kitchen, which is where it'll stay [smaller room, only want to listen to one playlist or cd while I cook]. Would not recommend it if you're looking for a real alternative to a stereo.
I was so excited to see this mouse - as my flat panel monitor, speakers, and keyboard are all black - all I needed was a black mouse. Despite the drivers coming on a 3.5&quot; floppy with a home-job label on it called 'Mouse Suite' [scary!] - they didn't work for Windows 2000. So I search around ... site and finally found drivers that work, and I now have a fully-functional mouse.I love the LOOK of this mouse, but it is not exactly the best one I have used.
This battery 2mm longer and 2mm wider then original, doesn't fit slot in the telephone.
I simultaneously compared these headphones at home with the QuietComfort Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headset QC-1 from Bose and with the Noisebuster Extreme! NB-EX from Noise Cancellation Technologies. The Bose is comfortable on the ears, reduces a lot of external sound, has earcushions that completely cover the ears (i.e., reduce noise passively, unlike the other two products), has a padded carrying case, and has very good audio quality ignoring the active noise reduction. But the Bose does not work when no batteries are installed, is bulky (e.g., does not fold), and is VERY expensive. The Noisebuster reduces almost as much external sound as the Bose Quiet Comfort, works (without noise reduction) when no batteries are installed, and is relatively inexpensive. I am neutral on the Noise Buster's folding (although it is small to begin with) and comfort on the ears. Minuses for the Noisebuster: it is difficult to find, there is no carrying case, and its audio quality was only fair compared with the other two products (e.g., the bass was weak). The Aiwa has good audio quality, works (without noise reduction) when no battery is installed, folds nicely, and is relatively inexpensive. I am neutral on its basic carrying pouch, the location of the battery on the headband (unlike the external battery packs of the other two products), and the fact that it applied a lot of pressure on my ears (since I do have a big head). But the Aiwa's plastic head band appeared easy to break, and it did not reduce as much external sound as the Bose and Noisebuster.
I had previously purchased another reel at a bargain price, which was reflected with equally poor quality.This reel however is excellently constructed and will more than likely last a lifetime, or several for that matter!Yes, this reel is more costly, but is definitely worth the investment for stainless steel tanks.
I always used B&W UV filters on all of my film camera lenses. This one is for my Panasonic LX7 (digital semi-compact). Had to buy their 'filter adapter' but these things were necessary and useful purchases. The B&W 37mm UV filter fits perfectly on the adapter. It does not cause vignetting, even at the widest 24mm setting. It is in the B&W 'F-Pro' mount, which is thinner than most and lessens the chance of the aforementioned vignetting (that doesn't happen). The lens retracts and zooms as normal. You can put the extra lens cap that comes with the filter adapter kit on the B&W filter and retract the lens when you turn the camera off or zoom with no mis-fitting ill effects. As always, these filters are crystal clear and as good as any you can get in my opinion. I consider the lens on my LX7 properly protected now.
I don't usually write reviews but this product is absolutely horrible.When it arrived the top had already snapped off and I have yet to figure out how to snap it back on.There is no way to indicate when the rollers are ready - you have to guess.The clips don't work - they don't grab the rollers and, if you move, they fall off and fly across the room.I am surprised that Revlon is selling such an inferior product.
This device allows aligning (usually to be level) the center column of tripods without having to mess without adjusting leg lengths. It goes in between the tripod and the camera-holding head. Set the tripod up anywhere near straight then use this head to set its top dead level. Then, when rotating the camera mount, as for panoramic shooting, everything stays level. Note: a tripod head still is needed on top of this to mount the camera. This has 3/8-16 threads: female on the bottom; and male on top. It's pretty heavy but it's woth it.
UPDATE: 20040807 Point-to-Point routing works great and, for the most part, finds reasonable routing paths on highways and major city streets. Take the pre-set locations with a grain of salt since the pre-sets (sometimes) seem to show a general location of a landmark and not a precise point such as an entrance.Best response time so far -- 8 satellites located in about 3 seconds while sitting in a parking lot at Muir Woods on Mt Tamalpias, CA.----------------------------------------------------------This is the coolest gadget I've used in a long time!Setup was simple - just follow the onscreen instructions and soon the unit will be searching for satellites and locking onto your location. From my bedroom window (house is on a hill) the Meridian Color was able to find 5 satellites within a couple of minutes and then keep the signal as I moved to the other side of the house to my office. Very impressive.As far as the MapSend software goes, it loaded fine and quickly found the COM port that had the GPS unit attached. The only tricky spot was having to upgrade the firmware on the GPS unit itself since the pre-loaded version was 3.4x and the upgrade was 5.1x. The instructions provided on the upgrade CD-ROM didn't match the software setup at all.Fortunately the software has limited options so it wasn't difficult to figure out (Go to UPLOAD and select Program Code Only making sure that the unit is on and has a fresh set of batteries installed. Then find the right .hex file for your GPS unit that's on the CD-ROM provided.) Don't freak, just read the instruction sheets before trying to do the upgrade.Anyway, the unit appears to be working great. The color screen is terrific and has a High/Low setting (hold the PWR button down a few seconds) to save on battery life.The unit also insists that only one mapping image can uploaded into the unit at a time. Not good if you want to visit more than 1 region over a period of time. The trick is to "pretend" you're uploading a region but have the GPS receiver turned off or disconnected. Proceed with the map preparation until the software says it can't find your unit then cancel out. Go find the .img files in the Program Files/Magellan/MapSend DirectRoute NA/Export/Images directory and then copy them to your SD card using Windows Explorer just as you would any other file. Sounds complicated but it's really just a basic file transfer.After the files have transferred, stick the SD card back in and power up. The maps can be found by pressing MENU/CARD UTILITIES/CHANGE MAP.Unfortunately, it's the battery life that's the reason this GPSR gets only 4 stars and not 5. This unit is a battery hog! If you use the color screen on high don't expect more than 6 hours per set of batteries.Because of this I've ordered a separate 12v cigarette lighter power cable for the car and will keep the power/data cable for home use. The cable only comes with a 12v cigarette plug so I've also purchased a 110v to 12v adapter so that I can use household current. I also bought a swivel mount to use at home as a cradle -- no need to use the attachment screw on the connector and the unit is upright and viewable. Extra stuff to clutter my desk but it should save me from a lot of aggravation.Overall the Magellan Meridian Color appears to be a great GPS receiver and the point-to-point routing features for use in the car (MapSend DirectRoute software comes with the Traveler's Pack bundle) is terrific. The expandable standard SD card capability is a feature only Magellan seems to have (Garmin, are you listening?) and that, along with the color screen, should be reason enough to get this snazzy little unit.Happy triangulating!
I purchased this bag for an upcoming trip to Europe. I wanted the freedom it offered for carrying and also easy access to my camera. The bag is well made and is very comfortable - except for the side support strap that doesn't work well for women, but I think I'll be able to get by without using it. I'd recommend this bag to any serious photographer.
The bag is the only good thing. The tripod is ... The only reason that I got this is that it came free with the camera that I bought. If you are looking for a tripod, get an expensive one, you won't be sorry. If you can't afford or justify buying an expensive tripod, borrow or rent one.
This is an older model, a slightly bigger chassis than the nano, but delivers a big bang harmonics wise. It is touch sensitive and used right brings a very nice Change in what your playing.
NOTICE: Most of this review relates to TiVo in general, not this specific hardware device, although they all pretty much work the same. I have a Sony SAT-T60 DIRECTV/TiVo combination receiver and a Hughes GXCEBOT DIRECTV/TiVo combination receiver. I've provided a few comments on these combo units because I highly recommend them if you are looking at buying a TiVo.My wife and I became addicted to TiVo within 1 month after installing it. In fact, we bought a second TiVo for the bedroom about six months after purchasing our first one. We have gone from watching 90% live TV/10% recorded (VCR) to 90% Tivo/10% live TV! We hardly watch anything anymore at its regular time. We simply pull up the "Now Playing" menu, which lists all the shows I have previously recorded, and watch whatever we're in the mood for - drama (Law and Order or Boomtown), comedy (Friends, South Park), reality TV (Survivor, Fear Factor), or sports (Illinois basketball, cliff diving).There are so many cool things about TiVo, but these are my FOUR FAVORITE things:1) Season Pass, which once you set it up, will record a particular show EVERY time it's on or even all shows with a particular actor or subject,2) Easy to record (simply choose the show, not the time and channel) and easy to find and play (scroll through "Now Playing" list of previously recorded shows and choose "Select" to play),3) Record two shows at once (like Survivor and Friends, which both start at 8:00 on Thursday) with a DirecTV/TiVo combination receiver, which we have. The TiVo Series2 product you are shopping for will only record one show at a time, but you CAN watch a previously recorded show while taping a show that is currently being broadcast.4) Replay button - skips back 7 seconds, which comes in handy whenever you miss something that was said, or you want to go back and pause something so another person can see it. We probably use this button more than any other on the entire remote.HOW HAS IT CHANGED OUR LIFE?Let me just give you 3 examples:FIRST, we watch TV on our time. We never worry about what time, or even what day something is on. We have TiVo recording about 20 different shows for us each week and we watch them at various times, depending on our schedule. It doesn't matter when I get home from work, whether I'm out of town, or what time the kids go to bed. Our shows are on when WE want to see them.SECOND, we have a Season Pass for three kids shows (Sesame Street, Clifford, Teletubbies). Every day, it tapes the new one and deletes the one from yesterday. So, there is always a fresh show to put on for our kids when we need to get them out of our hair. No bulky video tapes, and none of the stories get old. They're seeing and learning something new every day.FINALLY, we pause and replay shows all the time. Want to stop and get a drink? No problem-pause. Phone call? No problem-pause. What did she just whisper? Replay it. Who was that behind Julia Roberts at the Oscars? Replay it, then pause or slo-mo. Use TiVo for a month and you won't believe that you ever watched television without it.We started with the monthly subscription and moved to the lifetime after just a month (it's good for the life of the box, not you). I bought a 4-year warranty as a safety precaution (new technology and insurance against the lifetime subscription). DirecTV customer service is decent, but not great (they handle the TiVo side as well). The BEST resource for TiVo is the TiVo AVS forum, which you can link to from the Buzz section of the TiVo Web site. It's a "must read" prior to buying this unit (if my review hasn't answered all your questions). But I am not exaggerating when I say that this is the coolest, most liberating invention to come out since the World Wide Web. No joke! You will fall in love with your TiVo too.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A note regarding DIRECTV/TiVo units: First, it looks like the Justice Department is going to block the Echostar-DIRECTV merger. So, any fears that subscribers might have had about losing TiVo service to Echostar's technology are likely overblown now. I've also discovered that DIRECTV/TiVo combination units rarely hold the number of hours suggested. My Sony advertises "up to 35-hour recording capacity." In reality, the data density of the DIRECTV signal is variable and you will rarely have even 30 hours of capacity. I have been maxing out at around 23 hours before things get deleted involuntarily. You can control the recording quality on stand-alone units and therefore, you can tell exactly how much capacity you're using. Recording quality is not an option with the combo units, but you should assume that you will NOT be able to retain more than 22 to 25 hours of programming before shows must be deleted in order to make room for new recordings. This doesn't change my enthusiastic view on TiVo or the combo units one bit.
I had such high hopes for this remote. If macros were not a priority for me, it would be the perfect remote at an unbelievable price. However, I am replacing a "Harmony 720" that in truth has spoiled me. It finally bit the dust...translation, stopped executing commands in a consistent manner.Macros on the RF 20 are not independent of the components. With the RF 20 remote you can indeed create a macro. For example, turn TV on, turn cable box on, and turn AV receiver on. You can also create a macro that does just the reverse...i.e...turn everything off. You can even create the same "on" macro that also selects the proper sources for your TV and AV receiver inputs. The problem lies in creating another macro.Let's say that you want to watch a DVD. With my Harmony Remote...when it was working properly...I could hit the "Watch DVD" button and it would turn on the TV, select the TV input HDMI 2, turn on the DVD player, turn on the AV receiver, select AV input "DVD" and I am watching a DVD and listening to the sound via my surround sound system. Now, when I have finished watching my DVD and want watch TV, I can hit the "Watch TV" button, and it turns off my DVD player, turns off my AV receiver, turns on my cable box, and switches the input on my TV back to HDMI 1.With the RF 20, once you create another macro...say you just want to listen to your AV receiver...and you now program the "on" button to "turn on your AV receiver, switch to input "tuner", everything is fine until you want to watch TV again. If you hit the off button, it turns off the AV receiver ok, but if you hit the Component "TV" and then hit the "on" button, it reverts back to the last macro entered and thus turns the AV receiver back on and hence lies the problem.Bottom line is you can program the RF 20 to replace all of your other remotes, but you will need to toggle to each component individually to select your TV and AV receiver inputs. You cannot accomplish said task with macros...
I bought this headset at Staples for $29.99 (down from $41.99) because I was in search of a way to improve the audio quality for screencasts, Skype and iChat. The packaging does not specifically say it is compatible with Apple computers, but it most definitely is. I did not install the software that came with the headset, although I assume that it's required in order to use it with Windows Live. The LifeChat has a remote attached, with a mic mute button, a Windows Live call button and volume up/down controls. The great thing about the volume is that it controls the Macbook's system volume directly.The headset is comfortable but can feel a little bulky if you're not accustomed to having your ears completely covered by the pads. The advantage of this is that all external noises become blocked out. I was immediately impressed with the how great the bass sounded, even when just watching a YouTube video. In fact, if you flip the mic out of your way, you can use this as headphones. In order to use it with your Mac computer (I'm running Snow Leopard), go to System Preferences -- Sound -- Sound Effects/Output/Input to configure the headset. It should show up in your options.Compared to the Macbook's built-in microphone (that I thought was decent) this headset cancels SO much of the background noise. This is especially nice if you're creating screencasts or video tutorials/reviews. As a bonus, the microphone is even decent for beatboxing, if anyone is wondering. It's not the same quality as a full microphone, but it's definitely adequate.Pros- Nice, long cord- Great headphone sound quality- Wonderful noise cancellation- Volume controls Mac soundCons- Can feel a little bulky- Remote can be annoying- Having to configure the headset in Sound settings every timeOverall, I'm very satisfied with how well the Microsoft/Apple combination is working out!
They are excellent headphones with great bass. However, they are slightly muffled and lacking in the upper ranges. Overall they are worth every cent.
I found thing product to be a little overrated. I didn't receive the first one they shipped, they did ship a second one out to me. When I realized I didn't like the product and asked to return it, they told me I would be responsible for shipping since they sent it twice! Hello I only got it once! Anyway the box was extremely heavy so I figured it would cost an arm and a leg it ship, so I decided to keep it. It's just OK, nothing special, kind of quality you'd expect from Target. It's too tall at the lowest adjustment, and it gets very unsturdy when you make it taller. In MY opinion it cost too much. I would pay around $25 for this not $65!
I've found this camera to be perfect for my outside application. The kit cameras that came with my Lorex system were 50 degree field of view. This one is 79 degrees. Really covers all the area I wanted to cover. Haven't noticed the color variations mentioned in the other reviews yet. So far, great camera.
Great lens, use it for outdoor evening sports. You can capture fast action (lacrosse,football) without the need for a flash.
Owned a Ipod Nano 8gig for a while, but wanted more storage while keeping a small player. The Vibez 12gig fit the bill perfectly. And it is a better player to boot. Excellent sound quality and features. I really like not being tied to Itunes to import music too. Now I just use the windows file manager to transfer music over.Only quibble is it is a little too easy to jostle the jog wheel, interrupting a currently playing track. But overall the best dap I have owned, by far.
Poor range for transmitter, it says it has a range of 600', I could not get it to reliably function at less than half that range. Product was installed on flat ground and "line of sight" to receiver. Even at close range probe would not reliably detect a vehicle. Strongly recommend you pass on this device. The only reason I rated it at one star is because there was not a lower rating. I have worked in the electrical/electronic industry for over 30 years and feel qualified to describe this device as an inferior product that will not function as described.Thank goodness for Amazon's return policy.
I got my speakers and hooked them up right away. I thought that they would just get me by and offer average sound. I was very impressed with the sound quality. I am playing all sorts of music and no hissing or buzzing. I didn't think that i would get this quality for this price.
I just bought this because it is small, portable and received pretty good reviews. I am amazed at the quality and sound from such a small device. This was a great buy for the price. I am very happy!
I own 12 of these racks and use them to hold my 1000 DVD collection. They stack on top of each other, so I suggest that you buy at least two of them and attach them to each other. That way you will have four shelves. I have 12 racks in 6 stacks of 2 each. The racks are very unobtrusive and fade into the background. Much nicer than metal racks, IMHO.
I'm so happy I found this provider on here. I saved a lot of money and got the exact same product I would have bought at the local office supply stores.
Good:**much smaller than I expected. It slides easily into a coat pocket.**great image quality. Even a novice/lazy photographer like me can get amazing pictures!**easy to use (see above)Bad:**battery dies when connected to the computer. Buy a spare.**software program not intuitive. Also--"Olympus Master"? Creepy. I edit in the camera or using MS Photo Editor or Photoshop.**no viewfinder means sometimes you're not sure what you're shooting. It's more than a mild annoyance, but in balance it's okay because you're getting a great camera at a reduced price.
As always, great quality cables from Tripp Lite. Don't go cheap on your NIC cables, tracking down a cable problem can be very tedious and unnecessary. These are top quality and well shielded CAT6 cables. Gauge of wire is substantial.
I brought this item in good condition....the defect really wasn't a problem, but getting sound thru only one ear piece, is somewhat of an annoyance. The sound was clear, but to pay 20 something dollars...and getting a FULL sound effect thru BOTH ear pieces would have made this product, much better. Being that this was a MICROSOFT product...I would have like better quality.
The m505 is my first PDA. I actually researched all PDA's before making the purchase 5+ months ago and felt for the money and for what I would be using it for this would be the best choice. What I can say from my experience is it is a great organizer for addresses and numbers and a good choice for keeping important dates and scheduling in line.I don't care for the graffiti application and having to constantly backspace to correct mistakes. Also, it seems that you have to touch the screen 3-4 times with the stylis for it to recognize. I also don't care for the screen darkness (even with the lighted display) as it is hard to see even in decent light.I rate it a 3 overall. As prices of other color PDA's come down in the coming 12 months I will probably look to upgrade.
If you like crisp clear sound when play a music cd or dvd, the are it you will feel like you are right at the theatre when u watch a movie. you get few different sound options, dolby digital,proglogic,stereo,stereox2 and quad if you want the best sound whie watching a moive from these speakers put it in the doblby digital mode.
i've been actually using this IPOD for a couple of days, i can say is that this is a great product, i would prefer to syncronize it with windows media player 11, one thing to know is that you can only syncronize it with an itunes on only one PC, if you go to another pc to add more music it will ask you to erase the music that you already have, maybe it's because i'm still getting use to it but that's a little bit uncomfortable for me.
Go wrong with these. I can not remember the last time I had a coaster from the multiple stacks of these I purchased.
Bought these to use with my aging NEC ND3550A DVD writer and they work just fine so I'm happy with this purchase.
I don't have this TV but the company itself is horrible. A DVD recorder that is only 2 years old broke (disk tray won't open) and I emailed Go Video for help since it was impossible to get them by phone. Here is the response email I got and I quote: "Go Video no longer offers tech support or customer service." Need I say more?
I have actually had a CMX300 for some time - probably about 5 years or so. For a reason I forget now, I bought a Motorola SB5120 about two years ago and it seemed a little faster so I put the Best Data on the shelf. A little over a year ago, Time Warner (Roadrunner) replaced Comcast in my area, and I began having intermittent connectivity problems. Naturally I blamed Time Warner. I had to reset the cable modem sometimes 10 times a week. Well, recently, my service went completely out and was out for several days while I waited for Time Warner to come figure out what the problem was. I don't know what made me want to try the old Best Data modem, but I figured "what the heck" and plugged it in. Wouldn't you know, it worked, I called Time Warner with the "new" MAC address, and here I am writing this review. The old standby to the rescue. I may at some point replace the CMX300 again, but I think I'll continue to hold onto it for its reliability and the fact that it has never let me down completely like the Motorola did.
I bought these Sony wireless headphones to use with my TV. After reading the reviews, I chose this one over others. However, when I opened the package and then tried to open the compartment for the batteries, NOTHING would allow me to open it. Cheap plastic junk! After two days of trying to find a way into it, I mailed them back wasting money on the postage.
I asked to return this item on 10th dec. You sent my request to Jazzhands01 for instructions. No answer since.
Thought it was a great deal. It worked great for about 30 minutes. Then froze. Then wouldn't reboot all the way. Froze again. Rebooted randomly. Returned the product ASAP for a refund. I personally wont go with this brand again. Their higher end units might work, but I am a little upset the lower end unit didn't work. I expected a quality product, just with fewer features. What I got was a product riddled with defects.
Overall, the hardware and software both perform adequately, but I ran into some minor problems that affect the usefulness of this device. First, it drains batteries in a few days, whether you're using it or not, and when the batteries go dead, you lose any pictures or sounds left in memory. That means you have to download the pictures and sounds right away, unless you want to risk losing them. That's inconvenient. Switching resolution modes or using the device as a webcam forces you to clear the memory. That's also inconvenient. The camera requires a lot of light. It won't even try to take a picture if there isn't enough light. It just gives you a low beep. This affects its usefulness as a webcam, unless you have a lot of bright lights around your computer. Finally, the built-in speaker isn't very loud, so you have to hold it up to your ear to review what you've recorded.Like they say, you get what you pay for, but this device still does a lot for the money. You can easily take pictures, record sounds, and even make short video clips reminiscent of old silent movies. You'll just have to learn to live with the quirks to do it.
I got this from a work incentive/reward program so I didn't buy it. Paired it with a set of Coby 2:1 stereo speakers to make kind of a MacGuyver shelf stereo. Everything worked fine at first: the CD player itself can crank out some excellently loud music, and the additional speakers were outstanding. The only downside was that every time I turned the player on it would send a loud buzz to the speakers for a few seconds, or until I switched to an active output like radio. This is a sure sign of static in the device, and by extension cheap, unshielded internal parts. But free version of a cheapo device, you get what you pay for.Now though, about a year later, the CD player has basically died. The problem seems to be the spindle- half the time you press play it won't spin up, and it stops at random mid-play. The radio is still going strong, but this isn't a radio- it's a CD player that happens to have a radio built into it.The lesson here seems to be that Coby makes some rad thumpin' speakers for cheap, but their competence with other hardware leaves a little to be desired.PROS:-Looks nice-Cheap-Radio part works okay-Decent speakersCONS:-Unshielded stereo jack port-CD player is unreliable-Overall build quality feels cheap and fragile
Installation was quick and easy, and hardware provided for the BOSE cube speakers.
The seller went WAY OUT OF THE WAY to get this product to me and I am extremely impressed by their efforts. I have figured out how to use this headset with my computer, but I still have not figured out how to use it with my Magic Jack. The sound seems to be good and it will certainly be more handy than carrying a telephone around. I struggle a bit with how it fits on my head because there are no length adjustments........I truthfully have not had enough time to learn what I have to do to use it for it's original intent, but when the holidays are past, I will take the time. I do hope to LOVE it soon
I purchased the m35i pair alongwith the matching center speaker m3c2i. The m35i pair are heavy, shipping weight of 130 lbs which really reduced cabinet resonance. The main speakers were ground delivered by UPS, but not double boxed. Fortunately the only issue was one of the tabs on the removable grille was broken. The center shipped double boxed.I tested the main speakers first with two-channel music. The sound was smooth and detailed. I used Donald Fagen - Nightfly, Sade and Pink Floyd for openers. The word was smooth, no listener fatigue even at high volumes; I could listen to this pair for hours. Sade's voice, in particular, was close to being as detailed as I have hears thru my Senn 580 with a headphone preamp. Then I put on Erykah Badu to test the lower notes. Notes below 40hz were sent to the Sub. The two 6 1/4 woofers in the LF unit performed beyond my expectations. I had placed the L/R about 1 ft from the rear wall and 10 ft apart. No boominess and the bass was about as tight from an older acoustic suspension pair. This is the only place where I took off one-half star. I would have liked a bigger bass to avoid using the sub at all for music tracks.I put on a couple of Dolby D encoded movie tracks. I could not mount the center directly in the wall as there are two rear ports, so I placed the center on a small stool below my screen. After the appropriate adjustments for the crossover of the center, I tried the movies and also 2-channel music converted to 5-channel stereo. I was impressed with the seamless nature of the soundstage from the main pair and the center. Definite thumbs up for home theater use.I also found that if the music is not well-recorded, the main pair are not very forgiving. But for well-executed music, the m35i's are a great fit and a bargain.My room dimensions are 15x20 and these speakers are just right to fill that dimension with good quality sound. I was worried that the main pair may be too large for that size room, but it worked out fine - the m34's would have been too small for my location.Finally, I was comparing these speakers to a JBL Jubal pair, Infinity RS5000 and JBL L165 pair. At the offered 50% discount these speakers are a bargain.NetnutCalifornia
There's plenty of repetition in the reviews you'll read about the G5. Here are a couple thoughts I haven't seen expressed yet.First, this is a compact camera, and that means the lens is made to tuck well into the body. The protective shell only extends part way out to keep the profile slim, so the fragile lens is somewhat vulnerable when extended. This is also the case with other maker's compact cameras. One solution is to add the lens/filter adapter, but if you've got any sense of style you'll be put off by its contrasting gray color. This, by the way, is the only way to add a protective UV or other filters - the lens barrel itself is not threaded. For a camera at this price and with these capabilities, the user should have a threaded barrel and sturdier lens construction.Second gripe is the placement of the controls on the back of the camera. I have average sized hands, but my thumb constantly bumps either the white balance or set buttons. It's more of an annoyance than a problem though, because they keys rarely engage from the contact.Canon clearly recognized both these issues, because they've fixed both in the new Pro 1.But don't let these turn you off. It's a fine, full featured compact camera.
I enjoy the camcorder very much. This is my second Panasonic (the provious one was also 3CCD). The quality of the movies is perefct, the idea of recoding on a SD card - brillant. Light and no mechanics (contrary to HD, mini-DVD or DV casettes) - so longer battery life and less noise.
I get great reception on several locals channels, surprisingly better than anticipated for the size. The built-in charger is there..they just hid it a little too well. If you remove the batteries and look closely, you will see a tiny slot that houses the on/off switch for charging. You will have to put something thin in the slot to move it to on. Why they made it this difficult to find and why they did not mention how to locate it in the manual is a mystery to me. But all in all, this is worth the money and then some.... I'll be putting some in Christmas stockings this year for sure...
I read so many of the reviews for the Logitech headsets and was a little concerned that this too would break, but mine is working really well and is super clear. I use it for online gaming and the sound is better than the speakers that came with my PC and the mic is fantastic. It has a 10ft chord which seems really sturdy but is not USB, which I was hoping it would be...but the package did not say so in the store. Anyhow, i am very pleased and would reccommend to anyone looking for an inexpensive option.
We need a connection from the old computer to my eval board, and it works fine with it. It's ok.
The reviewers complaining about no Firefox support need to wake up, this is an entry level business switch, its server class, which has never really cared about such things. It's supposed to be managed from a server OS and not your macbook. While it would be nice to support all browsers it's a bit silly to dismiss the switch because of it.This product is noisy - you've been warned. I cracked mine open and there is no attempt to dampen the fans which are two 40mm SUNON running 12v 0.8a. The chips all have heat sinks on them. I removed the fans and put in single quieter fan and its better (don't mess with it unless you like voiding your warrantee).The web console is great, well featured with lots of advanced tools and settings to mess play with. I am pretty pleased with this purchase.
Bag works well with the camera body, two lenses and a few small items. Very pleased with the look and quality.
2500mAH is why I bought it. Batteries hold charge for about 1-2 weeks. The newer batteries from Sanyo would be a bit better as they hold their charge longer.
Shipment is fast and excellent.It works fine except 1 channel 11/NBC for some reasons!
This printer is well-designed in terms of size, but in terms of ink consumption, it is poor. Firstly, the ink cartridges are veyr expensive(about $$$ each), and they are consumed so quickly that the low price of the printer is quickly counteracted by the high price of maintenance.
I jumped from and AMD Athlon XP 2600+ to this and the difference is huge!!! I can play, burn a CD, hear some music and everything runs fine. Great Processor and Excellent Price!!!
I've used my Klipsch iGroove outside and inside my house and the sound is just great, with the nano or the 5G. The price is good also. I totally recommend it
I spend hours trying to clean my lenses, no luck.Used the brush and then the carbon mat, just to realize that i have to brush again, and again, and again.Useless !!!!
Getting the 1 GB shuffle offers more storage, but in the streamlined shuffle case. We bought 2 for our older daughers at Christmas and they love them. Easy to charge up and really easy to import songs.We shopped around for the best price and Amazon beats everyone by $5.00 Then if you get free shipping, you've got a great deal.
This is a decent cable the quality is good. Be warned that the camera power cable is size "H". However the camera power unit is size "M". In other words slightly larger than the camera power able. I have 4 of these cables that are not compatible with my system. Does anyone know where I can get an adapter(s)?
This is a great product for keeping your keyboard clean. It gets in the spaces in between the keys and cleans the surface, too. I had bought them a few years ago at a computer store and have been looking for them again ever since.
The audio part is awesome on these things. I've picked up things I haven't before in any other headphones. They aren't sold as noise reduction head phones but they do one hell of a job blocking most noise. They are very comfy on the ears and seem to suction your ears right into the sound. The only down side is that part of it is made of plastic and the cord is way to thin. For [...] I think they could have made the body look a little better.
I bought this receiver about 5.5 years ago and have had no problems with it, I think it sounds great! Receiver has a simple design and looks good. This is a stereo receiver for music mostly, not a surround sound home theater piece of crap, although I think it works good for movies too. I downgraded from an older Sansui 9900z because I live in an apartment and this was more suitable, also this unit has a remote. The only problem I have is the remote control, it responds slowly and seems cheap, hard to adjust sound accurately with this remote. I have it hooked up to two Ascend 170 bookshelf speakers with stands, and a Polk Audio Sub Woofer. It really rocks! 70 watts per Chanel, two way, is plenty of power for any apartment.Great receiver for the money.
After 7 years the batteries in my Uniden phones no longer held a charge for more than 10 minutes of talking, which is probably a good thing when some people call but not good when my friends call. These new batteries have not run out of charge for any conversation I've had since they have been in the phones, which is a vast improvement. Although the batteries do say Uniden on them,neither did the originals that were in the phone, so I believe they are the same. The specifications written on the units are identical as the originals and are in the same format, so I'm guessing they are identical.
My older HDTV didn't have an optical output required by a soundbar I received for Christmas. This little number did the trick and I'm enjoying great sound for my TV. It is a powered unit so it must be plugged in to work.
I brought this item and it was described 'Like New'. When I got this item, I was a little bit disappointed. The appearance of this lens is a little bit old and the UV of this lens is not clean (and cannot be cleaned up). Also there's nick on the lens. The front and back lens also has dust. I think, from appearance, this should NOT be 'Like New', should be 'Acceptable'. Also, No box, No instruction papers.The good point is the function of this 'old' lens is OK. I didn't find something wrong so far.
With 3 weeks under my belt with my new Canon Digital rebel XTi 10.1 MP SLR, I can only say I remain thrilled and happy with my purchase. With my last quality camera purchase being a Canon SLR in the early 70's, I have been blown away by how "smart" this camera is and how easy to use. One can use it in automatic mode and not worry about the technical aspects, or go deep into manual customized photography. This camera is a great deal, and everything as advertised. Can't wait to add a zoom!
The product is high quality, I have printed many pictures on it and the quality is excellent.
I recently purchased this item and I am absolutely happy with it. I have a DELL Inspiron and have been having problems with the built in fan, which caused my computer to run at an extremely high temperature and run at 100% CPU usage. Since getting this product I have had no problems to speak of and my CPU usage is back down to normal. The cooling pad is extremely quiet, lightweight and fits my Dell Inspiron almost perfectly. There is a blue LED light on the side of the pad which may become an annoyance, but a little tape will take care of that. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is considering purchasing a cooling fan.
Simplicity and great performance. A nice combination. Hook up was a breeze, and they provided preprinted labels to identify what switch controlled what speakers (patio, living room, porch, etc.). All in all a great product for a fraction of the price I was going to spend at Best Buy. Nice job!
I had one issue with one of these. Lexar was great about cross shipping a replacement.Pros:FASTCons:NoneI've been using these for 18 months. I am very happy with them and will buy more.
DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT FOR ANY PRICECheck the web for numerous other complaints.The list of problems is too long to detail here.I know how to fix these units and completely disassembled mine several times.There are firmware problems, overheating, incompatibility issues and on and on.No matter how cheap this unit may appear to be, do not buy it. If you have one that really works, it was dumb luck.
Love the shape. I easily transitioned to the keyboard and have one both at work and at home. I will never go back. I have carpal tunnel and need something more wrist friendly. This does it for me.
Hardly works. Company doesn't respond when questioned. They wouldn't process my complaints over a month ago. Wouldn't cancel my order when requested before payment even went through.Absolutely terrible. Do not buy!
Don't hesitate. This cable works great! The colors are popping, contrasts are stark, and images sharp and in focus. Much better than the $100 Monster Cable I bought years ago.
I've had my Casio Exilim EXZ55 for a year now and I'm quite happy with it. It's small and very sleek looking. I can take it anywhere and everywhere, and not have to worry about it taking too much space in my purse or pocket. The pictures come out great, I love the huge LCD screen, and I've had no problems with the camera whatsoever. It is very user friendly and it makes for a GREAT first camera for those who aren't camera/gadget savvy. Even for someone like me who loves to take pictures and have used many cameras in the past, I am still very impressed with it! I've used the Olympus and Minolta cameras in the past and have been happy with those, however for a small and easy to use, easy to carry around, this camera is really something! It does the job of all the other cameras and takes less space to carry around.The only thing that's a bit inconvenient is the cradle you have to put it into when charging the battery or when downloading pictures...however, it's a minor detail and it's really not that big of a deal. Speaking of battery, you only have to charge it fully once (I normally do it overnight) and the battery will last you a VERY VERY long time...I can keep it in my purse for 1-2 months taking pictures left and right before it runs out of battery (approx. 600+ pictures). If I'm taking a lot of pictures every day, such as on a vacation, it will last me 3-4 days of taking pictures constantly, before the battery life will go low. It's amazing how much battery life it has!I highly recommend this camera and for the great price, it's quite a deal! You won't be disappointed.PS - I normally keep the camera in a camera case when it's in my purse so it doesn't get all scratched up since I carry it EVERYWHERE.
Its OK for price I paid - but it would have been a better deal at $20.It is exactly as shown - nothing more or less and the burners flash orange and make a noise - not sure what its supposed to sound like, but the kids like to play with it.Bottom is good for storage but it is not attached to the stove permanently so now the stove tends to be its own thing with a green storage box floating around. Need to find away to hinge on this thing.
Have had two of these units for about 8 years. Needed to send music to outside and inside amps simultaneously. Had to buy two sets to be able to use two receivers. One receiver is kept permanently outside under a covered patio roof. Both units have operated flawlessly the whole time. Some interference is inevitable because of waveband used. Simply select another waveband problem solved. Wouldn't hesitate to buy same again is need arose.
I was very excited when I purchased this portable DvD player for my daughters. I purchased it at Target for a reasonable price. Unfortunatly, after playing only two movies, the screen went completely blank and I was unable to get it to work again. I exchanged it at Target (hoping it was just a dud). However, after watching about 6 movies on the new one, the screen started going blank again. It was very frustrating. Sometimes you could get it to come back on by fiddling with it, but this meant you had to start the movie over and skip back to where you were. I do not reccomend buying this unit. I guess you really do get what you pay for. I'm now doing research and trying to decide which brand is the best....
Many thanks go out to the seller who has always been courteous and consistently provides good merchandise! The adapter is essential and was easy to use with the classic airport card: installation was a breeze and my G3 now serves a much wider purpose at home. Thanks!
I plugged in the unit and the radio is unusable. In AM mode it buzzes so loud, I can't hear a single station. FM buzzes less loud but still unusable. I tried it at a friend's house and it had the same loud buzz. I called Scott's 800 number and they said they are aware of the problem with their remaining stock and to NOT SEND IT IN to them since they would just send me another buzzing unit.ps - the unit does change automatically for daylight savings time apparently, but will now do so on the wrong dates since it is hardwired with the old change dates from years ago!!
These earphones have adequate sound, and they are certainly better than the cheapo earphones you can pick up at a dollar store. But they are not as great as other reviewers have made them out to be, and I have since found a better pair of earphones for less. First of all, these earphones have a design flaw. Each earphone has separate speakers for bass and above bass. The above bass speakers reach toward the ear canal, blocking sound from the bass speakers. This diminishes the bass sound you can get from these earphones. My general experience with these earphones is that the sound is attenuated, and some artists don't sound as good. I immediately noticed that October Project (with Mary Fahl on vocals) didn't sound as good as usual. I later bought a live Blondie album and wondered if Debbie Harry didn't sing as well in concert as she does in the studio. Not long after, I bought a pair of Panasonic clip-on earphones from Walmart: the Panasonic RP-HS6, which cost me less than half what you can get the Sony MDR-ED21LP for from Amazon. These delivered much better sound. October Project and Blondie both sounded great, as did everything else. They are great clip-ons. Instead of suspending speakers near the ear, they are earbuds, fitting inside the ear like other earbuds, held in place more securely by over-the-ear attachments. They lack the design flaw of these Sonys, stay in more securely, and have a wider range, 10 Hz - 25 Khz vs. the Sony's 8 Hz - 23 Khz.
I purchased these headphones and despite the reviews it has recieved I am completely unhappy. Not only are the earbuds too large; the headphones aren't adjustable, allowing the headphones to slide all over the place during the simplest of exercises.
I'm currently using this adapter with my beige Power Macintosh G3 333MHz minitower. It allows easy switching of resolutions without DIP switches, unlike many other adapters which are similarly priced.Mac OS 9.0.4 lists the recommended resolutions below:512 x 384, 70Hz640 x 480, 85Hz800 x 600, 85Hz1024 x 768, 85Hz1152 x 870, 75Hz1280 x 960, 75Hz1280 x 1024, 85Hz1600 x 1200, 75Hz1920 x 1080, 72HzWhile these may be the "recommended" resolutions, Mac OS 9 also lists "All" resolutions, which include all of the above at 60Hz, in addition to 640x480@67Hz, 640x480@72Hz, 800x600@56Hz, and 832x624@75Hz. I'm currently using 1280x1024@60Hz without a problem. All resolutions are available in 256, thousands, or millions of colors from the embedded video card.The convenience of not manually setting the resolution via DIP switches is worth buying. In addition, I overnight-ed this adapter with Amazon Prime and it arrived at my doorstep the next day ($14 with shipping) for the same price competing adapters are being sold for with USPS priority shipping.EDIT: The adapter also works flawlessly under OS X 10.2.8.
I was shocked when I learned how much these cables can cost at a regular retail store. This was a great deal and the cable serves it's purpose well. I use it to connect my laptop to my tv... wonderful results at a price I could live with.
We use this in our small company for labeling our products. They are great and the dymo system saves a tremendous amount of time. I would recommend this product for labeling and shipping.
I bought this charger for my Olympus C-765 digital camera that I recently had bought used. While I cant compare it to the original charger the camera came with, this charger works for both of the batteries I own. It has a small red light that changes to green when the battery is charged and doesnt take long to charge them. I feel great about having bought this charger because now I own a camera that works and I can use on a budget. One thing though is that I wouldnt leave the charger unattended because I feel like it would be a fire hazard, but I feel that way with almost anything that plugs into an outlet.
This CD/DVD drive is a plug and play this means that the Driver software is already pre-installed and all the customer needs to do is install the drive and let the OS do the work. This DVD-Rom drive is just that and does not have the capability to burn media to CD and is not designed for that, it is simply a CD/DVD-Rom drive. This DVD-ROM is is reasonably priced and works with amost any OS, Windows to Linux. Those few people throwing out bad reviews on this product did not do their homework properly before buying it.
This product was purchased to upgrade from an earlier USB ac-powered version (1.0). Installation was straight forward and completed without a hitch.I encountered a problem with the new drive reading disks previously formatted on my old system. Drive would chatter loudly and only seldom display contents of the disk after many attempts.I eventually discovered my problem. My old system was a FAT 16 and my new computer system is a FAT 32. I hooked up both old and new Zip drives to my computer with appropriately formatted disks in each one. I then explored the data on the FAT 16 formatted disks and then saved the data to the new FAT 32 Zip drive.Everything is now working fine and I expect the new drive to perform as rock-solidly as did the old ac-powered unit. It will be used as a backup until all previously saved data has been converted to FAT 32.The new drive appears to be much faster--which is certainly a "plus"--and there is also the absence of one ac adapter plugged in to the surge protector!
In short, if you have an Orion SkyQuest scope, you need this device. It is easy to use, very accurate and immeasurably helpful in locating Messier and deep sky objects that you might not ever find. It is particularly useful in suburban skies like mine, which suffer from moderate light pollution. It allows you to get a quick fix on targets when secondary stars can be difficult to pinpoint as a frame of reference. Well worth the investment.
"Nebula filters" are intended to darken the background sky while allowing specific wavelenths of light to pass through so faint objects are easier to view. These filters perform best on nebulous objects. They are less effective when observing galaxies and clusters and in some cases make such objects too dim to view.I recently used the filter on both M-57 and M-27. The Celestron OIII did an excellent job darkening the sky and increasing contrast between the objects and the background.If you are in the market for this type of accessory, Celestron's version performs well and is inexpensive.
first off my brakes on the rear were completely different from the photos in the book.second thing front rotors do not come right off the hub like book says the rotor is the hub on my truck. you have to remove three bolts on the back side of the spindle and a 1 3/8 nut on the front to remove the rotor. I also changed the heater core without discharging the A/C system but the book says to discharge and recharge the system.wow that seems like an expensive error to me.
I learned the hard way about the bogus "get-a-free-iPod" deals that are continually being posted here!Just say no! After signing up, I received 500+ spams and a dozen telemarketing calls in less than 24 hours. What a nightmare.I guess the saying "you can't get something for nothing" is an old chestnut for a reason.iPod minis are great gadgets. It's too bad (...) are using them for bait.
D-Link Indian tech support is one of the most infuriating experiences you can have. After a 1.5 hour hold, the tech read through a series of telephone scripts, none of which addressed the problems with this DNS-323. When none of her "solutions" worked, my call was simply disconnected.
If you're (or the person you're buying this for is)the type of person that likes to carry a large number of CDs in the car, this is a necessity. It avoids jewel cases being broken on every car trip and worse, scratched CDs. My sisters each have one filled that we bring on car trips and store under the car seat to avoid theft. A great buy!
This is my third unit and I am still getting the same error codes as the previous models from Lorex. Now my main Lorex surveillance system just went out too. Not pleased. This unit recorded nicely though when it was not messing up...
As for the other review on this product... with very little effort I was able to find the product code in a Google search. There are 50 envelopes per box.
The video quality is okay, but I'm pretty disappointed by the "Flush Mount" claim. The housing is about an inch or so long on the other side of the fitting. This means that once it's mounted, it still sticks out about 1 to 1.5 inches. It looks pretty stupid mounted like its supposed to be, so it will take some pretty crafty modifications on my part to make it flush. If I had it to do over again, I would have just went with the license plate camera. It would have probably worked out better if I had a bumper that already had the pop out for a backup camera, but mounted to the bumper of an f150, it sticks out like a sore thumb.
Heavy and very durable with comfortable lumbar support, wide shoulder straps, and pockets galore, this pack is everything I need as both an avid outdoorsman and medical student. The front Open Access Pouch Pocket allows for storage of a thin sleeping bag or camping mat, and the Expandable Comp-U-Flex Pocket holds my laptop as well as two 1000-page medical texts comfortably. While it is not often that I will find myself carrying both a sleeping bag and a book on Internal Medicine, I appreciate the flexibility to use the pack in any one of several ways that fits my active lifestyle and choice of hobbies.
It took a full reset of the Garmin 265 WT to accept the card with the Nordic maps. No problem there other than waiting several minutes. I used it extensively on my recent vacation trip to several Finnish cities (Vaasa, Ranua, Turku, Jyv&auml;skyl&auml; , etc.). It took me well close to the places I wanted to visit but often I had to search, on my own, a little more to get where I wanted to be. One annoying feature is that if one uses the English language the pronunciation of the roads and streets is really terrible and unrecognizable. I work and live in Oulu (northern Finland) part of the year (the other part I work and live in the US Midwest) and thus know enough Finnish to understand the correct pronunciation but in this case it did not help at all. I had to switch to the Finnish language to make sense of the directions. That might not be helpful to a conventional tourist from and English speaking country. Finally it does have a problem with the roads and streets in the Turku archipelago, often it was telling me that was driving on "unpaved roads." My guess is that this map has been tested and optimized for the other Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark and maybe even Iceland) and not for Finland which, by the way, is far more beautiful than the other ones (except perhaps northern Norway).
Technically this is a nice machine, it is an expensive machine. Out of the box it is loaded with features. The Microsoft Active Sync is well matched to the MS office. For most of us business guys that is what we use. This was one of the main concerns that I have always had with the Palm OS and the conduits used between Outlook and the attachments can get messy. Installs with my office laptop and guest machines was simple (and painless). A word to the wise in conjuction with your office machine, buy your guy in IT a coffee and let him stand-by with any issues. We run citrix and pocket pc is supported, this is a plus for those of us having it available, the IT guys make it painless.I have the NexiCAM as an add-on for pictures and am very happy with the very ease and convienence of sending a quick email with a quick photo taken.Drawbacks are the price and the necessity to hit reset, but that just takes seconds. In retrospect I bought more machine than I need but when I look back at the Palms I have owned since the mid nineties I paid a lot for those and used the PDA for my advantage. Those machines at purchase were more machine than I needed. - If I get 5 years out of my IPAQ it will owe me nothing. Based on it's rugged feel and my first 5 weeks with it. I will be hard pressed to get rid of it.
Backpack is good but is too biiiig! the pictures should show the actual size....Pockets are great!!!
Good product, works as described, easy, quick setup and 1 whole oscillation does the job.
These thing sound very good especially for the price. As the other reviews have stated the chords are not long enough, but to be honest, they are speaker wires, and since not every set up is indentical, it is nice to be able to just buy the right length you need. And since every Radio Shack and the like have these you are in no real trouble.The bass doesn't sound to loud or punchy to me, as the other reviews have said. And you get a suprising amount of control from such a inexpensive system. No they do sound like thousand dollar speakers, but they do sound well above the 80 dollar price tag($80 dollars when i bought them, apperantly the price has gone up).If you want something for your game room, definitely consider these. They are great sounding for the price.
I am extremely satisfied with this product. I use it mostly for work and occasionally to listen to music. The product works great with Skype as well as Microsoft Lync. If you need a good product to use for communication/ teleconferencing sessions look no further. This unit is very comfortable, and produces very good audio. The head set is able to muffle out most of the ambient noise allowing you to hear everything without problems ( perfect for office environment). I have not received any complaints with issues in regards to the microphone, as is typical with a lot of similar units. I would definitely recommend this unit. The build quality is great and for the money you cant find anything better, yes it does get slightly uncomfortable after extensive use... but I don't know of any other unit in similar category that isn't.
If you want it for a museum it's okay, other than that, it's prehistoric, huge, and outdated.Don't waste your money on this dinosaur.
VERY GOOD PRODUCT FOR THE MONEY!!!! FAIRLY EASY TO USE FOR BASIC OPERATION,BUT NEED TO STUDY THE MANUAL A BIT TO UTILIZE ALL THE FEATURES. EASY TO INSTALL. DOUBLE SCREEN IS GREAT FOR FISHING AND NAVIGATING AT THE SAME TIME. SCREEN IS EASY TO SEE FROM MOST ANGLES.
When I received the screen it was packaged fairly well. I pulled out the screen and there was a small dent in the aluminum casing where the ball knob pull down cord was placed in a plastic bag under the handle. Apparently the knob has some pressure applied and it dented the case slightly. Also the metal loop attachment for a ceiling hook had paint missing and was not in its proper position, but bent over the stops, leading me to believe this screen was previously used. I contacted Da-lite to try and figure who was to blame...the shipper/seller or Da-lite. Also the shade mechanism is hard to operate as many other people have complained about, and you would think that over all these years of Da-lite being in business they could design a better retraction system. I have their emails and it is sort of ho hum, this is an inexpensive bottom of the line product, so what do you expect. But if you get a screen in perfect condition from them and learn the retracting procedure I suppose you can't ask for a better screen for the price. I didn't want to go through sending the screen back so I can't comment on Amazon's part in the process, but I'm pretty sure they would have let me return the screen. This is the first semi-unsatisfactory purchase I have made with lots of purchases over the years. I would purchase the screen without hesitation again...it was probably the seller who dented the screen, but who really knows.
this was my first lcd screen. got it about 10 months ago now... so far just 2 dead pixels and its hard to see them. other than the typical dead pixel problems of LCD's, the moniter has been very nice for me. i can play unreal tourny without lcd lag, and the color is, at the least, average if not above average. a good solid screen.
Great headset, but a little too bulky after a period of use. Would recommend something a little lighter.
I recently got a 30 Gb zune for Christmas and have encountered numerous situations both good and bad. The Zune itself is a nice little player, it looks great with a very easy to use system. The sound quality is good, the option to set pictures as a background is always fun, and the screen is beautiful. The only downside is microsofts annoying habit of including vital system operations in the memory, so you actually only get approximately 29.5 Gb, no big deal. All in all this looks like a great little device, but as soon as you connect to your PC (and you must) it turns devilish.The first thing you may notice is that as soon as its plugged in, either to charge or to set music, you can't listen to it. While plugged in it is completely useless. Sure, I can overlook this feature. Then you start with the software, holy cow the software.The Zune software will have to update itself about a zillion times before you can use it. Then when its ready to use, you must 'sync' anything you want with your Zune. Of course this process is imperfect specifically if you're trying to re-sync something for the purposes of organization. Of course the worst part is the complete inability to organize your own collection. The Zune probably takes pride in doing this for you, unfortunately pride is only one of its sins.It can't seem to get any albums or artists right, particularly if its from any source other than zune marketplace. The result is lots of songs organized under "unknown artist" or "various artists" when you know there's only one artist and who it is. Then it will probably break up your album into 5 or 6 "unknown albums" and assign it an arbitrary cover art from some other place in the software. Finally, the coup de grace, you can't manually input album or artist information for individual songs. So, you're finally stuck with either tons of unknowns or grouping them into awkward groups that don't have anything to do with each other.Unfortunately, this makes the clever menu system on the Zune itself completely bogged down with tons of random and incorrect information. You have to wade through the forest of menu to reach the correct "unknown album" for you particular song.Typical microsoft: Good hardware, terrible software. Its too bad, cause I really liked the thing initially.
Our toddler killed our original remote and since we have all Sony items (DVD, VCR and TV), we decided to get a Sony remote too. The best part is that we didn't have to program a thing! It immediately recognized all of our Sony electronics. It's also nice that we didn't lose all of the features of our original remote. It is very easy to use. I halfway think we should get another one to have as a backup just in case.
Not genuine HP as shown on the image. It is a 3rd party re-manufactured part which came in poor quality packaging. RMA'd.
URC RFS200 PowerPak Bundle w/ MasterControl RF20 and PowerBlasterI purchased two of these for the IR/RF capabilities and have not been disappointed. This si a great first remote, I say first because it is not color. This is an easy to program and use remote, even my wife can use it :)
I just received this camera 3 days ago, and when it is working it is great, but you do have to reboot it about every 2 - 3 hours. I wish I had read these reveiws before purchasing this expensive camera.I will probably send the one I have back to where I purchased it, but it sounds like this is a problem with the camera's program and not that I happened to get a lemon. My first D-Link camera was the DCS 2100+ and I never had to reboot it. I thought I was upgrading to a better camera and not more problems.
A docking station is a must if you've switched from a desktop to a laptop for all/most of your work, especially for us "veterans" who prefer a standard keyboard and mouse. The handle makes the Kensington easy to move, the built-in usb ports make using the keyboard and mouse - and thumb drive, portable hard drive, palm, printer, etc. - extremely convenient. It takes literally seconds to set up for use, and the design allows all those cables to be neatly stashed out of sight. I can do my editing and communicating now as easily on the road as I can at home. Its affordability was a plus.
Exactly what we ordered great price, quck ship and works really well. I would really recommend this product. Hope this review is helpful.
I thought that this was a very inovative, high quality, and superb product to use for those who want an affordable digital camera--which is somewhat difficult to find--and also a camera in which serves more that one purpose. In this I am refering to the mpeg file format which the camera actually supports, rather than just still frame images. I recomend this product to anyone.
I accidentally order this product.it came on time well packed I open the box it was a very nice bag well made. It was not the right size I misread the size. I did think about keeping it but I really needed the right one. I had no problems with the return or refund. if I upgrade I would order this bag.
I have never had problems with this cd player, and i abuse my cd players:) it has a wrist holder-thing, so i dont drop it as much, which helps, but if i do drop it, it does not cause any damage.. maybe something comes loose if its dropped hard enough, but i snap it back and its fine. this cd player has only skipped on me once, in 12 months, and it was low on batteries at the time. not to mention, the batteries last forever. i use it at least an hour every day, if not more, and the batteries do not need to be replaced for upwards of a month.
I understand a lot of people are upset about this product. I was, too, when I first began playing Gladiator.Apparently, all of the movement and action in the opening scene was too much for the little box to handle without making it look extremely choppy. I found a solution, however...Originally, I had hooked the DVD output to my VCR, which, in turn, fed into my TV. I found that the signal was much more clear if I connected the DVD directly to my TV's video input.
Low cost and very handy.At first, it did not play my MP3 CD. Later, I found that I had to burn the Disc at SLOW speed in order to play the MP3 CD in it.
Belkin has 3 usb adapters. I am trying to figure out the differences. I purchased this one because it was cheaper, Fry's had two in stock and the price was reduced. On the Belkin web site it is the most expensive of the 3. I thought it was discontinued because of its size. Compared to my thumb drive size G adapter this one is hugh. I wanted to take it back and get a "current" model that was slim. Put it on my wife's computer any way and what a difference. Using a N1 Belkin router I purchased with it and the speed difference from G is stunning. I have had no problems with the adapter. Computer has been left on for a couple days, put to sleep, multiple start ups in a day. It all works very well. Now, i wonder if i want a slim attractive usb looking adapter or another one of these.
If you are looking to buy these go with the Vibe II's. The original Vibe's have had the audio pickup jacket redesigned 3 times because of failure. I have had mine replaced twice under warranty, they broke again but I am out of warranty. Vmoda knows this is a design flow, just google it. Again, forgo these older models, THEY WILL BREAK.
Drop-in installation on any of the Epiphone Standards, just so you know.The stock Grover tuning heads on the Epiphone Standards are great, but don't hold 10's in-tune so well after some play time.These tuning heads are just too awesome... i've had them on my Standard for several months now, and the tuning stability has YET to fail, even in the SLIGHTEST!i can choke either E string past halfway across the neck, and my 10's stay in-tune... and this is with the stock bridge, mind you.HIGHLY recommended!
Was looking for a simple solution to connect my iPod to my new Honda CR-V with auxiliary input jack. The SIK Imp works flawlessly for this purpose and has a nice simple design. I also like the fact that it will still work to output the audio without being plugged into the cigarette lighter.
I bought this battery for my PV-GS320 camcorder. I was little worried about the 7.4 volt specification of this battery compared to the 7.2 volt of the original panasonic battery came with the camcorder. But this one works well with my camcorder. A great value for $20 when comparing the price/performance with the original panasonic battery costing $75.
I had to get a headphone set to view late night TV with out disturbing anyone else. I also need the foam to rest on my head rather than on my ears. This unit does both very well, I think that the impedance is high because it takes more volume to drive these than with my regular speakers. Remember for a price like this, you could be hard pressed to find an equivalent!
Install battery, plug receiver into a USB port and go to work. Would have been nice to get the software with the mouse but it is easily downloaded from Microsoft. Great mouse at a great price.
This device has been a vast improvement over the Olympus download cable/software that it has replaced. I am running a PowerMac G3, system 9.1, and plugged the reader into a powered USB hub. Everything worked instantly and perfectly. The device itself is small and has a nice long cord. I take a lot of digital pictures for my office, and the speed up in moving images from camera to computer is dramatic. Nice work, Delkin!
I received the bag in first week of December and it has been one week I have started using the bag.The design is good and there are a lot of pockets. So you can put a lot of small things in an organizedway. But the stitch of the handle on top of the bag is not so strong. Since this is a 17" laptop bag, itshould be rugged enough to hold heavier load than usual. I am not so happy with this feature.Update: April 25, 2011I am happy that it still looks good.
Since I bought the DSC-R1 I had in mind to get this huge set of lens. I had to wait a little bit, I wasn't sure the DSC-R1 was the best camera. After a couple of months of use I decided the DSC-R1 was going to stick with us for some time and that it was the time to get the accessories. Sony did a great job in adding several accessories for the camera. I bought the lenses and the adaptor required for it. I must say that the whole set (camera + adaptor + lens) is really heavy, even more than a digital SLR with accessories. The weight is not from the lenses but from the adaptor which is made from steel. If you're going to buy it don't forget to add a tripod to your order. If you value more picture quality than weight and want to squeeze all you can from the camera then go ahead and buy this set of lenses. It worths it. The picture quality is amazing, just pure optical zoom adds that extra 1.7x you need to get the feeling of being just beside the object being captured. If you really want to love this camera and you're just doing it for the fun, don't forget to add the digital zoom and, oh Mama, let me tell you, it rocks. You'll be as close than ever to your target. This lens is great, to be honest I love it. What I don't like at all is that if you're on the road don't expect to switch lenses that easy, you'll need a bag, carry the heavy adaptor and it will take some seconds before you switch lenses and take a new picture. Another bad feature is, obviously, that it makes no sense at all to take a picture from a target really close. Because the lens is like a fitting to the camera, you'll see the shadow from the lens tube with closer objects, which makes a difference compared to SLR cameras.
Doubtless this product would have gained a 5 star rating had I not found it necessary to return the product to the seller, unused. I strongly recommend obtaining detailed system compatibility information prior to purchase of any Iomega product in order to avoid the challenge of communicating with Iomega customer support.
I installed a pair of these with a pair of the MTX 7.7 marine speakers in the cockpit of my 24' cuddy. They all sound great! Clear highs and decent bass for size of the speakers. They are powered by a 4 channel kicker amp that seems to work great with them. Great speakers at an even better price.
I am a part of an Law Enforcement group that recently depended on this type of radios. When I first tried these radios, it was in a covered parking garage, with 3 levels of parking spaces. We had people stationed at every corner, at all levels, and next to the nearest building, which was .5 miles away. These radios worked perfectly. The only complant I have is that the bottom cover that keeps on falling off. After my first encounter with those radios, I bought my own, which was the Motorola T289. Since we had radios without codes, we had to use the regular 14 channels. With outside interference, my radio, and along with other brands of radios, worked flawlessly with these. I highly recommend these radios, but if you can find a better deal (which I did), then these radios are only for those who can't shop around.
I bought this "litigator" case to replace one that endured daily use for 26 years. I have no way to assess whether this one will be so durable, but if it does, and if I am, I'll let you know.The center compartment of this case is set up to carry a 17" wide laptop. This is at the cost of some space when if one uses the case for other purposes. Yet nowadays the accomodation for a laptop seems to be common and is useful.
In the four months I've owned my KLH HTA-809 Home Theater system, it has proven to be an excellent improvement to my home electronics collection. The system arrived at my door well protected in its own special packaging, which wouldn't have been better designed even if the equipment had cost ten times more.The individual components are also extremely clean...no ill-fitting pieces, bad edges, grilles that don't fit properly, etc. Again, all was found to be as good as one would expect of far costlier systems.The instructions are a bit sparse and confusing, but the need to refer to them is quite minimal as hookup is straightforward. The factory packaging includes precut 24-gauge wire, and hanging brackets for the four twisty satellites.I found prior reviewers of KLH subwoofers to be correct in their observation that the &quot;Auto&quot; power setting is not sensitve enough to be useful, unless you routinely listen to media at moderate sound levels and which has pronounced bass content. I just leave my subwoofer on all the time, though it could probably be plugged into the &quot;Switched&quot; outlet found on the backplane of many receivers.Some other reviewers have also cited problems with complete failure of the subwoofer. These complaints have me looking over my shoulder a bit, though I can report that my own unit is functioning fine.My KLH system is driven by a Sony STR-635 receiver. I have a Sony 32&quot; Trinitron and a Toshiba 6-head Hi-Fi stereo VCR. The system is used in a 12x12 foot family room with standard 8 foot ceiling, though it will occasionally also be used in a 12x20 room with a 20 foot vaulted ceiling when I want to do &quot;Theater&quot; for a larger home audience. The KLH system is competent in this larger environment.I typically listen to &quot;dramatic&quot; instrumental music (e.g. Jerry Read Smiths's hammered dulcimer) at moderate levels, and generally older videos such as Alfred Hitchcock. I have however tried the system with more recent material (The Bear, Paulie, letterbox Ben Hur, Sound of Music with THX) and the KLH system delivers a very impressive experience. I think readers who prefer modern action videos with advanced soundtracks, would also find the KLH package a worthwhile investment.Last night I went to a neighbor's home, taking my copy of &quot;Mrs. Miniver&quot; (a British WWII movie) with me. I found the neighbor had a small Sony home theater package custom-installed in his family room. We started the video. On the neighbor's Sony system, my video didn't sound as good as I thought I remembered it to be.After ten minutes, I talked the neighbor into coming to watch the remainder of that video on my system. My KLH speakers outperformed his Sony stuff without even breathing hard! The sound during the bombing scenes couldn't have been better if we'd been in a commercial theater.I not only can recommend the HTA-809 to others as a quality investment, but I'm planning to take my own advice and buy a second KLH HTA-809 package for my own home!I give four stars only because of the insensitive Auto power setting on the subwoofer.
This product is the bomb! It does all tasks smoothly and without flaws. This mouse is worth twice as much. I'll be purchasing 3 more in the near future as I can't get enough!
Do your self a fovorite, buy other card for same money.this is very old card introduced in 1997.that time maybe it was a good card, but now in these days it will dissapoint you.get Rodeon 7000 or something better.I would not recomand this card for gammers!too slow , poor quality video
So far, I have tested only the macro mode of this lens, and with that I am very pleased. This well made Tamron lens produces very pleasing results on a grandkid's face using Minolta 7D and wireless flash - actually beautiful results! Good compatibility with my 7D and wireless flash. Great aperature control yielding sharp focus of all parts of the head while background Christmas tree is reduced to soft out of focus sparkles (large aperture and high speed shutter)! This lens is worth its price for its macro mode only. Anxiously awaiting opportunites to test the quality of the 300mm reach of this lens on my backyard birds!
My experience with this product is positive because it is easy to setup and use it. This product is very friendly to use.
When I first put in these headphones I was very pleased; the sound quality is noticeably better than my 120s. However, for the price difference, I don't know that I would choose this set. That being said, I don't know which other brand I would try, but I am hesitant to recommend these to people, especially those who don't truly understand how to wear these or evaluate the quality of headphones. One concern that I have is that they will not last. My first pair of Shures was a 320 (I believe) which lasted a year, then the 120s which lasted a year, and then these. I fear that these will only have a one-year life span as well. I listen to music with them about 3 hours a day though, so the use is very heavy. I maintain them well (keep them stored in the case when not in use) but eventually one ear shorted out on my last two pairs.Here's to hoping that won't happen to this pair, but that is my only concern. Another note is that these are the most comfortable Shures I've owned.
You can't feel it placed in front of the lens. I mean that is just what a UV filter do on a DSLR. Excellent product,Just Buy It
These are great and the price is right. Used them the first time on an airplane and they worked great. Blocked about 95 % of outside noise. Use them at the gym and they are great there as well. Don't slip off using treadmill or weight lifting. Perfect for any activity. Only con is the range is only about 20' but since I am never that far the source its no big deal. The dongle works great if you don't have bluetooth device.
Used this about a month so far. OK quality. No issues whatsoever with the retractable feature. No static with connections at first. Now (a few weeks later) there are signs of internal wire breakage. The wire appears to be too thin...starting to get static in certain positions. Suspect that in the near future this cable will be useless. It appears to be too much of a compromise making the wire so thin and pliable allowing it to retract easily, that it easily breaks at stress points (for me, the portion of the cable right behind jack). Overall, nice concept, but the wire is a little too frail to hold up for normal use.
It seems comfortable and works fine. It doesn't fit kids hands very well so it is hard for the kids to use.
Upgraded system ram in my PC some time ago. Forgot to review. Since I am using the computer, we must assume all is well. In my experience, PNY, Crucial, and Kingston are all reliable sources for Ram. Probably chose one over the other for $$ reasons (on sale??). Anyway it is very good ram.
In the past, I've tried to steer clear of FM transmitters because they just don't deliver great sound. Unfortunately, with my car's stereo I had no other options so I decided to bite the bullet and buy a quality transmitter. You really get what you pay for from Monster. This transmitter has a great sound quality, and the programmable buttons make it really easy to find a station that works well. I just wish Monster offered this specifically for my Zune so I could charge the player at the same time, but it is nice having a universal transmitter that can work with my husband's Archos and my son's RCA Pearl as well. All in all, this is the best accessory I've bought for my Zune yet. I should mention that the first one I bought had a bad wire and the right channel dropped out within a few weeks of light use. I contacted Monster Customer Service and they promptly replaced it with no hassle. I just had to drop the defective one in the mail and I had a brand new one in just a few days. I've been using the replacement transmitter for 6 months without a problem so I'm confident the first one was a fluke.
Great addition to your OP/TECH camera strap or any other clip that will fit through. It was a tight fit through the loop on my Canon 5D MkII but it just takes a little maneuvering.
Unit does not have the individual frequency range control that I need. Also the programing is quite complex. Seems to me the sound is very hollow. Very pricey for what it is. All functions do operate ae described in the owners manual. Guess I needed to do more shopping.May be alright for an entry level Home theater system.
Wonderful camcorder case. I can fit my mini-discs, spare battery, charging and usb cords in its four outside pockets. It's main storage area is large but it also has and adjustable velcro flap in it for snug storage of the camcorder. Within the four outside and one main pocket are other mesh pockets and flaps that accommodate everything I want to haul around. All in all a great case. I highly recommend.
I live within the city limits of one of the flattest places in the world, Jacksonville, Florida. I bought this to replace the cheesy dipole antenna that came with an Akai mini stereo system that was having difficulty picking up local AM/FM radio stations. I installed this and...guess what?...almost no difference, no matter how you moved the LED's with the two rotary dials. The strongest FM station in town (8 miles away) came in a touch better with less static, but that was about it. Can a product that cost what this does be more unworkable?Audiovox should be ashamed.I'm now going to explore You Tube for some of those antenna videos using a 2x4 and coat hangers...
So far this PS has worked great. I purchased it mainly because I was interested in having a modular power supply, which this is. (In case some don't know, everything besides the main power connector is able to unplug, so if you don't use some of the different connectors, you don't have to tie them up and find a place to put them in the case, they just aren't attached, therefore creating less clutter).Before this, I had a Antec EarthWatts 500 PS. Only reason I grabbed this, was Amazon had a great price, and I wanted to try out the modular connectors like I mentioned before. No problems whatsoever with this or the other Antec I had. This is a 430 Watt supply, and I power a BFG 8800 GT OC, Q6600, 1TB Seagate HD just fine! Very happy with it, and it is very quiet, and does a great job.
My wife has been making small art pieces of various types. She needed to take closeups. This macro lens has turned a chore into a dream. Very close focus very good optics. The 4/3 Olympus is convenient for web pictures.There is still a reason to own an SLR.
I own an older Desktop computer that only supported USB 1.1, after I purchased an external storage drive I wanted to upgrade to USB 2.0. I did allot of research on many internal cards, read many reviews and decided on the SIIG adapter.The price is well worth it and the instillation is plug and play with windows xp. Open the CPU remove the old card plug in the SIIG card close it up and turn it on the balance of the installation is done automatically. Great product at a reasonable price!
I should have saved my money. I bought it so that I could grind my own beans for espresso. It is totally inadequate. I does not grind anywhere near fine enough for expresso. The grind is not consistent, even for a drip pot.I checked the reviews before I purchased this machine, but apparently no one had tried it for expresso...There are plenty of negative reviews about it, now, so, hopefully, others will not make the same mistake.I will use it, occasionally, for my drip coffee pot, but will continue to buy my beans, for expresso, and grind them at the super market!
I got it 2 days ago, the sounds is great its compact as promised and I am happy. The battery has nice long life, I got approx. 8 hours out of it, BUT as I said the remote deos not work, I tried new batteries etc. that was no help.However, I did call altec lancing tech sppt. 1-800-258-3288. They have a record of the issue and offered to send me another remote, no problem.
I love this little mouse. It's great for my laptop since it's quite portable. I've had it for a little over a year now, and it's still in perfect working condition. Like some of the other reviews have said, the wire isn't very durable if you wrap it around the mouse. I heeded the warnings and have never wrapped my wire around. I just snap the end to the bottom and go on my way. It never really gets tangled since the wire isn't too long in the first place.
Never having owned a GPS system, I was suspect of whether or not it would be worth the monetary investment. Well, the Garmin Streepilot c340 has made a believer out of me. I put "Jill" the voice operator that is part of the system to three seperate drive to address tests and she passed all three with flying colors.The system is easy for a "newbie" to operate, and I know that my wife will want one for her vehicle, now that she has seen the system in action.Garmin has produced an outstanding product, well worth a five star rating.
I've used a couple of times and no water inside yet. :) The high price justifies losing 1 star. Besides the price, I recommend.
I bought these to burn my anime on and only 2 of the 50 had errors on it. I find this to be very minimal due to the cost of the item and the fact that it is a generic brand. I recommend anyone who likes saving money to buy these CD's.
Bought the FlashTrax Media Player. After a power outage the hard drive was fine, but the main computer would not recognize the drive. We were only three months over the one year warranty, and even though we would pay for the repair they said they wouldn't touch it after it was out of warranty. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Poor attention was given to detailed emails, had to keep repeating the same thing over and over.Their final response...."But it is the way that we have everything set up. We can not change things because you want us to. It would not be fair to every other customer who fellows the rules and saves their paper work. Good luck." Hello? I had the paperwork.
I've had a lot of trouble finding a bag I like for my new Canon 40D. Many I've looked at are just too small - they barely hold the camera with its kit lens (28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM) and an extra battery.With the SS 200 I have room to grow. It comfortably holds the camera and keeps it easy to access through the side zipper. I like the snap-buckles that keep flap from opening if the zippers unzip too much.I have a 50mm 1.8 with hood reversed in one lens pocket, a 430EX Speedlite in another (the bag is deep enough for the flash to just barely fit standing in a lens pocket), and an extra battery with charger in the small area in front of the 28-135 (with a wall between for protection). That leaves two empty lens pockets. And the flash can easily fit up in the top compartment to free up a third. That's good news, as I plan on buying more gear later on.Pros:- Holds a decent about of gear- Comfortable- Quick access to camera- Lens cleaning cloth built in can be used to cover camera's LCD- Large enough to comfortably accommodate 40D with or without battery grip- Attached rain cover stays out of the way (in a velcro-closed pocket between your back and the main compartment) so you don't have to worry about losing it and it is always available if you need it- When slung around to the front, feels stable - good to change/clean lenses on (if you have lenses you can get to from that angle)- Lowepro's convenient little pocket to hold 4 memory cards on the flap that you open to get the camera - keeps them handy but out of the wayCons:- Can only be worn on your right shoulder and slung under your left arm. If your right shoulder gets sore, you're out of luck- Not very comfortable or stable to just wear off one shoulder (which one might be tempted to do if one's right shoulder gets sore)- The maximum length lens you could carry attached to the 40D is about 6 1/8 inches. I don't think that would handle a long telephoto like a 70-200 LConclusion:A great choice for someone like me who doesn't have a lot of gear, but wants room to grow into. Also great for someone with a ton of gear who wants a bag that will carry about 5 lenses plus a flash and a few accessories. I do wish there was a way to switch shoulders, but overall this is a great bag.
These 60's are terrific, better than I expected. I paid $230.00 new through Amazon so the price was definitely right. The sound is great, paired with an Onkyo SR-607 receiver, running through zone 2. I have a 1000 sq foot deck and there is absolutely no problem with power. In fact I have to keep the output down as to not blow out the neighbors Hehe. Go for it - you wont be disappointed.
I have owned an ipod (video 5g) before, and decided to get a Zune to replace it after i decided to give it to my sister. Compared to the ipod, it has different advantages and shortcomings that overall make it an excellent competitor to the ipod.design-wise, they couldve slimmed it down a little. the doubleshot effect gives it a glow effect and the metal trim around the screen and 4 way switch is really nice. it strains my hand a little but after getting used to it felt very solid and sturdy. its great for holding sideways for video viewing, as it has a small concave spot on the back for easier gripping (great little addition on microsofts part).on UI, Zune beats the ipod hands down. its full color and easy to use menu really cut down on effort and time to find the song i wanted. i was amazed at how easy it was to use! the screen is big, bold an beautiful and it really is the zune's forte (other than the menu and personalization).the 4way toggle switch feels a little cheap and creaks a little when i press it. the play and back buttons could ve been a little large, my thumb has to search sometimes to press it correctly.the accessories that came with it actually exceeded my expectations. the heapdphones are in my opinion better quality than the ipod's. they look much more expensive with a metal strip on each bud that actually is slightly magnetic and attaches to the other bud. even the cable is nicer. the case is kind of cheap, but serves its purpose.the radio feature is great and after using it, it was a very nice addition to the player.now, what matters the most is the sound quality. the sound IS a little more better than the ipod. i tested it with my old video and you can hear a more clearer and crisper sound from the zune than the ipod. (tested it using speakers)the ipod is still king, but the zune is probably its strongest enemy and it has great potential to dethrone it.overall, i love my new zune.
The DX4330 is my first digital camera and I am very pleased. It really is easy and fun to use. The 3X optical zoom is a very nice feature and the image quality is excellent.It is really nice to pick out the pictures you like, edit them (the free Kodak editing software is very good) and print them. If you want to do fancy stuff such as add text to the pictures, you will have to use a more powerful editor such as PaintShop Pro or Photoshop Elements. Instead of printing mine, however, I uploaded them to [local store] for $$$ per 4X6 or $$$ per 5X7. The results were great!I bought the DX4330 bundled with the Easy Share Dock. Now that I see what the Dock is all about, I would not recommend others buy it. It gives you the dock and a NiMH "Battery Pack." The camera snaps into the dock and it will charge the battery while it is connected. The USB connection from the dock allows you to transfer your files to you PC also.Here is the rub, however: The dock will ONLY charge the special Kodak NIMH "battery pack" - if you have other NIMH batteries in the camera, it will not charge them. I think the shape of the plastic shroud on the kodak batttery pack trips a switch inside the camera to tell it that the pack is in there.As to uploading pictures - you don't need the dock. You can just as easily plug the camera itself into the PC via the USB cable. Windows sees it as just another hard drive and you can drag and drop you pictures to where you want them.Instead of buying the dock, I would recommend the following:1.) Buy a nice Maha charger and some Powerex 1800 NiMH AA batteries - This will solve your battery problems.2.) Buy a 128MB SanDisk SD card for less than $$$ (they keep getting cheaper). This will let you store about 100 highest quality photos in your camera instead of about 16 with the internal memory.3.) Buy a cheap SD USB card reader - I bought a PNY model for $$$. This lets you take the SD card out of the camera and pop it into the card reader to load into your PC - you won't have to connect the camera at all!Hope this helps!
An Amazing adapter. Buffalo didn't lie when they said it will improve your wireless performance by reducing or eliminate the dead spots. I didn't believe when I got a signal in my room which I couldn't enter the local network and the internet in the past by using the built-in wireless of my laptop.The Installation was very easy. I use Windows Vista Home Premium. as soon as I put the adapter, the vista recognize it as broadband adapter. also you can get the official vista driver from the official web page but I couldn't use the software client. it says install failed and it doesn't matter.The Router I use is Buffalo WHR-HP-G54. This adapter works great with the router.
This is really a great wireless mouse for a laptop. It's small, travels well and the wireless USB receiver stows inside the mouse for easy packing. Like most wireless mice, you need to do something to get it active. I've found that simply pressing the left button gets it started if it's gone to sleep and that click is not interpreted so there is no risk of accidentally launching a program or other event. The one shortcoming it has is that when the mouse is sending, the blue light on the receiver which is quite bright flickers at a rapid rate and can be distracting and annoying if your laptop USB ports are on the side rather than in the back -- otherwise, I would have rated it a 5.
This is an excellent charger. Its voltage is universal 110/220 V, and it is small enough to carry if you travel. The charging time is a bit long, but I still give this product 5 stars for its quality.
The Maxxum 70 is an excellent camera having impeccable features for the amateurs and professionals alike. The camera has fully-automated Program mode for completely automatic functionality to Manual mode for manual operations. The top shutter speed is 1/2000 of a second. The camera has 6 built-in exposure modes and 5 Subject Program modes which include Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, and Night Portrait mode. The 14-segment honey-comb metering system ensures perfect exposure for your favourite photographs. The camera incorporates eight 'local focus areas' for emphasizing focus on the specific area of the frame. The 14-segment honey-comb metering system ensures perfect exposure of your pictures.
This is truly a fun camera to play with. Here's the deal: you get 3.2megapixil pictures from a machine thats the size of your credit card. What else can you want? It's true that the camera's viewfinder is a bit awkward, but the 2" display helps a lot. There's a little bit of noise in the pictures but I find the colors come out very well, even in dark settings. The size of the camera makes you want to be delicate with it, but it is made of sturdy materials. The control menu is straightforward, pretty much dummy-proof. Admittedly, the D-pad is small, but one will get used to it in hours. You can see that Casio had to make everything small for the 2" LCD screen.The Best Shot feature will save you time with adjusting settings. At the same time, there are a couple of manual settings that you can fool around with (the EV shift and ISO settings). The video recording is decent, but it only lasts 30secs - then you'll have to make a new file.All in all, this is not for the photography enthusiast, but instead for fun snapshooters. Definitely the Canon S-series or the Panasonic Lumix are better candidates if you want the "camera feel", but the casio is more of a fashion statement. The looks and design is remarkable. Watching the Pentax lens expand out boggles my mind every time I turn it on. If nothing else, it's the greatest conversation starter. Nothing compares to it (not even the Optio-S). Just take it out in public, people WILL turn heads.
Having used both the Canon 70-300 without IS, and the Canon 70-300 WITH IS (this lens), it is ABSOLUTELY worth the extra $400-$450 for this lens. The image stabilization is truly amazing. It allows you get the shot you want from across the room without having to worry about shakiness.Having said that, there are a couple of small negatives to this lens.One, it's a little bit heavy. Not nearly as heavy as the 70-200 f/2.8L IS, but certainly heavier than the 70-300 non IS.Two, there is no manual focus override in auto-focus mode. i.e., you need to flip a switch in order to manual focus. This is probably the most annoying complaint I have. You simply cannot turn the focus ring by hand with auto-focus on.Three, the auto-focus can be pretty slow sometimes. For example, if you are focused on something 5 feet away, and then try to focus on something 60 feet away, it can take as long as 1-2 seconds.Four, this is NOT a macro lens. It says on the lens "macro," but that's phooey. It's a blatant misuse of the word. Granted, you can get some pretty nice close-ups, but you're not going to be getting useable pictures of insects.I know I focused more on the negatives than the positives, but that's what you want to hear isn't it? The issues I have with the lens? Overall, it's an absolutely phenomenal lens. It's tremendously fun, and the quality of pictures you can take with it FAR outweighs its inconveniences.
This was my first foray into the world of hand-held computing. I was a confirmed Day-Timer user and didn't think that all my "stuff" could be condensed down into such a little thing. During my orignal research, I settled on the Sony Clie PEG-S360 for several reasons:1. Palm OS - Superior ease of use compared to Windows CE.2. Palm OS units - generally much lower cost than Windows units. I wasn't about to spend [the money] when a Palm OS unit would cost less than half that.OK - So now I had narrowed it down to the Palm OS. So now which one? I looked at many different makes and models and selected the PEG-360, mainly due to:3. I knew I wanted a black & white display because of superior battery life and cost and this unit had the best display of all that I saw.4. Easy one-handed operation with Jog-Dial. I thought, at the time that this would be important.That was it. Now for the results after a year and a half of heavy use:The Positives:1. Battery life is excellent. I recharge maybe once a week.2. Display likewise excellent. I can easily read in a variety of lighting conditions.3. 16 MB of Memory - plenty of room, even for some fairly sophisticated database applications that I run.The Negatives:1. No MP3 capability. I've discovered the wonders of free music and would now like something that incorporates this.2. Sony's stupid flip-top cover [is not good]. It broke twice. It's now held together with scotch tape.3. This unit has limited expandibility. I'm interested in a portable GPS for aviation work that I do (I'm a pilot). It's much easier to accessorize a Palm unit than a Sony.4. The job-dial; it works, but I discovered it's not such a big deal one way or the other.For these reasons I'm starting to look into something new and am leading towards the Compaq IPAQ, especially since the prices have come down. But for those who want basic functionality, an excellent display screen and lots of memory, the PEG-S360 is an excellent choice.
My motorcycle, has a lot of engine braking, so I'm often slowing down just on throttle without touching the brakes. That means I'm open to getting rear ended by an in-attentive driver. Conventional wisdom is to touch the brake pedal when doing this, but it's easy to forget to do that.I installed this with one wire to the battery +ve, and the other tapped into the normal brake light power wire, near the brake light. I stuck the sensor on the top of my rear mudguard, under the pillion seat, at a rough 25 degree angle.Now my brake light comes on whenever I slow am slowing down, whether or not am using the brakes.
Our 36" table top tv tube started distorting the colors. We had the Wii battery/power cord too close to the tube. I had used one of these degaussing coils years ago when I use to work at Rent A Center. I ordered this one, it took doing it three seperate times (about 3 minuntes total) to get all the color back to normal. Well worth the money and less than a trip to the service department or a new tv.
The memory arrived from PC Universe in a timely manner. I've installed RAM before, so it's no mystery. Took all precautions. 1GB of the 2GB I received was bad. E-mailed PC Universe and they were quick to respond (via e-mail) and quick to offer an exchange. I returned the bad RAM per their instructions. After a few weeks of hearing nothing, I again e-mailed them. Again, quick response. The RAM was on back ordered. They then issued a credit to my account. Very easy to deal with.
Update 10-09-2007 The description below applies to a friends Sigma 17-70 I tested. I recently ordered my own copy through Amazon / 47th St Photo. I was very disappointed when the lens I got was way out of calibration with very soft center area focus at 28mm near infinity af F5.6 getting more out of focus as you approach the top right side of the lens. I have contacted 47th St Photo and they are going to replace it with another copy. It's too bad my copy of this lens is so out of calibration I really loved the super sharp photos from my friends copy. Will post an update in the coming weeks when I test my new copy.Update 10-25-2007 Received the replacement copy Sigma 17-70 yesterday and was VERY DISAPPOINTED when this lens was also out of calibration!!! That's two Sigma 17-70 lens out of calibration in a row. This one back focused horribly from 17mm to about 48mm and was soft focus on the lower left side. I give up, I went with my friend to the local camera shop and after testing several lens the closest Canon lens that I thought gave great results compared to my Canon 50mm F1.8 and my friends Sigma is the Canon 17-40 F/4.0 L. I am sending the Sigma back to 47th Street photo for replacement and an upgrade to this lens.Update 11-07-2007 Got my new Canon 17-40 F/4.0 L Lens today and quickly did a test of it against my friends Sigma 17-70. Again mounted on a tripod with mirror lockup and cable release using the exact same settings Aperture Priority at F8 / 28mm Zoom setting. I must have gotten a great copy because the Canon 17-40 is sharper just slightly but it is sharper everywhere at every setting then the Sigma 17-70. Still for twice the price it should be. Color saturation is very similar with maybe a slight edge to the Canon. Plus the Canon has the great build and quiet USM auto focus. Plus this is the first copy I got of the Canon and it was great where as I went through two copies of the Sigma trying to find one as good as my friends which I never did. So again, if you get a great copy the Sigma 17-70 can be perfectly acceptable for about half the price.Pros:Fastest non-USM auto focus I have ever usedGreat indoor flash photos with Canon 430EX SpeedliteGreat contrast, deep colors and no chromatic aberrationThe next to the sharpest lens I have ever had on my Canon Rebel XTi Canon 17-40 L is sharper.Nice zoom range 17 - 70mm = 27.2 to 112mm on Rebel XTiSurprisingly bright and clear looking through the viewfinderAccurate right on the money exposure both natural light and flashExcellent close focus ability, you can touch the lens hood to the subject and still focus.SHARPER then Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L throughout and Canon 70-200 2.8 L at 70 almost as sharp as Canon 17-40 F/4.0 L that I just got.Cons:Quality control, beware of bad copies!F2.8 only between 17 - 20mmZoom ring a little over dampened and stiffAuto focus louder then USM style focusOne copy I had was very hard to mount to camera bodyVery noticeable lens vignetting at wide zoom wide openHave to use switch to manual focus no full time manual focusA little too sharp for good portraits (you can always soften using Photoshop)Lens hood blocks flash coverage in bottom part of photo when using built in flash on Rebel XTiResults:I have been searching for a better walk around lens for my Canon Rebel XTi since the Kit lens is just to soft and suffers from chromatic aberration.I had been thinking about and have tested a Canon 17-40L in the store and borrowed a friends Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L at the zoo and thought they were both pretty sharp lens.My friend recently purchased a Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-F4.5 Macro DC lens and asked if I wanted to try it.Imagine my shock when I got this lens home and it blew away not only the and Canon 24-70mm but also my Canon 70-200 2.8L in sharpness!!! My new Canon 17-40 F4 L is sharper thoughThis lens is so tack sharp you had better wear gloves when you handle it!! The images were razor sharp edge to edge at all apertures.This sharpness is great for landscapes cityscapes, macro shots etc but a little too sharp for portrait as every little blemish is shown!And the flash problem I was having with my Rebel XTi was all kit lens. This Sigma using indoor flash just plain rocks with even lighting edge to edge using my Canon 430EX Speedlite even at 17mm and no sign of chromatic aberration I was having. Just one warning for those without external flash the lens hood will cast a shadow on the bottom of your photos if you are using the built in flash.Another surprise was the auto focus which has to be the fastest non USM auto focus I have ever used. It won't quite keep up with my Canon 70-200 2.8L but it was close. I had my daughter run towards me with the lens at 70mm zoom from 40 feet away and got 5 good focus shots in sports mode with the Sigma and 8 good focus with the Canon.Also note there is no way to manual focus without turning off the auto focus but you may not have to as this lens will focus every bit as good in the dark as my Canon 70-200 2.8L. Yeah the focus motor is louder but will only matter if you are shooting wild life or wedding photography.This lens is not perfect to be that it would have to have USM auto focus weather sealing and F2.8 throughout the zoom. The apertures change as you zoom as follows:17-20mm f2.8 ; 21-24mm f3.2 ; 25-34mm f3.5 ; 35-54mm f4.0 ; 55-70mm f4.5. Would have been nice to have it be 2.8 throughout still it makes up for it in the great photos it takes.In closing this is an excellent lens and I would have bought one if I could have gotten a good copy. I gave up and upgraded to a Canon 17-40 F4 L.This lens can make a great vacation zoom or walk around zoom where you only want to carry one lens.Conclusion this can be a great lens, but due to quality control problems at Sigma I suggest if you want this lens buy only where you can return it easily or try it before you buy. 47th Street photo was gracious enough to send me two copies before I gave up after getting bad ones and bought a 17-40 Canon from them instead.Filter Update 3/28/2008After much searching I found the perfect filter. The Hoya Multi Coat HMC Pro1 Protection filter is not supposed to filter the shot just protect the front lens element. I was very worried that it would affect the shot after having tried some other premium filters like the B+W UV which caused the photos to be softer and duller. However, after some tests I found that in some weird way the Hoya Multi Coat HMC Pro1 actually makes the photos seem to have just a little more contrast and be a little sharper then without. I thought I had gotten the test shots backwards and had to retest with a little sign in the photo saying with and without filter in place just to make sure. Really amazing!!! I'm sold!Lens I currently own:Canon EF-S 17-55 F/2.8 IS Ultra sharp, great colors, great low light, poor zoom action, light weight!Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Rebel XTi Kit lens Muddy, slow, pile of junkCanon EF 17-40mm f/4 L Fantastic colors, pretty sharp, zoom a l, light weightCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Fantastic colors and contrast, sharp, zoom a little stiff at first, heavy!Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Good budget portrait lens, light weight, disposableCanon EF 85mm F/1.2 L II The best portrait lens I own, buttery smooth Bokeh, heavy and expensive it shares sharpness with 135mmCanon EF 135mm F/2.0 L A great portrait lens and tied with Canon 85mm F 1/.2 for sharpest lens I own, buttery smooth BokehCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L fantastic colors and sharp for a zoom, very versatile ego boosting and attention gettingMy next lens purchase I'm saving for right now:Canon EF 300mm F/2.8 IS L the finest lens ever made by Canon
Ok, I bought one of these yesterday from Best Buy yesterday but they dont have a review thing.. So here I am. When I opened the package I did not find one of the cases you guy's have been describing or what it looks like in the manual. I got one that doesnt have a space for the screen, and it covered up half the buttons. I think it's just the hand strap or whatever but I'm not sure. I was wondering if anyone could help me with this, maybe I got the wrong thing? But I have heard customer service sucks, and I don't even know how to go about that. I don't know if this has a responce thing, but if not could you email me at monkeyguy12@comcast.net with help please? Thanks.
No programing required! I bought 2 and we both love it! Makes changing stations on your XM/Sirus a breeze plus the mute is great when answering your cell! Plus the price is better than the XM store.
This is the absolute WORST piece of electronic equiptment that I have ever had the misfortune of buying! It worked for a very short period of time and then started making loud noises from time to time. Occassionally it would play for a few minutes then stop again, now it has stopped playing them all together. What a piece of junk! I also had trouble with her portable Disney princess DVD player as well. It had stopped working correctly and I found out that there was a recall on them for using cheap Chinese manufactured batteries. The cheap batteries actually damaged the DVD player but Disney would not replace them, they would only send replacement batteries for it. I am going on record here saying that I will never purchase another Disney product!! Shame on you Mickey!!
This TV is the best I have had in my whole life. For many years I have always had a Zenith. I switched to Toshiba about 12 years ago because the quality of picture is amazing. Now I was ready for a new TV and I asked my son if I should get a plasma or LCD. He said LCD. I did my homework and searched for the best TV within my budget. Trusting Toshiba, I printed out the Specs to show to my son and he said that I would have an excellent TV.He was right. I purchased my TV sight unseen and have been very happy with it.
****I'm saving out one star for a later time, when I've had a chance to fully explore all that the ZVM can do for me. So far, so good...I'm truly pleased with audio and video quality.As a new owner I found the navigation/operation of the Zen somewhat trying (instructions are too skimpy imho), but I'm learning-as-I-go and persistence is paying off.
It works fine - as any metal connector will. Getting it to look nice on your wall is a bit of a challenge. Each gang has metal reinforcements on the screw holes, and the included screws didn't fit in very well. I had to resort to rather forceful measures. Of course, it's behind furniture anyway, so be it.Anyhow, it serves it's purpose. I'd give it 5 stars if it were a little more innovative than the alternative solutions.
I'll join the chorus of pleased shooters with vintage gear. These power the meter in my ancient Nikon super-8 camera just fine.
I got them for $19.99 which is a steal, and they are great...for that price. The bass is very over powering even on its lowest setting you can hear the rumblings of what sounds like background noise. Besides the bass the sound is good especially at higher volumes. I would buy them again but only for this price.
I'm pleased with how well Logitech can build and process there mouses. They really know how to please the avid mouse user! You couldn't ask for a better built mouse as far as I'am concerned! Going Wireless is awesome!
I purchased 2 PPA-15s to replace OEM DJ speakers. The construction and quality seem to be very good and the sound is not bad. Though the sound quality could be better.... for a DJ.... you really wouldn't notice, unless you are playing to a room full of no one.I would, and have purchased this again, Very good product and at the price it fits my DJ budget. Both times purchasing this product I choose super-saver (free) shipping and received the product in about 5 days to Virginia, you can't beat the Amazon FREE SHIPPING. Hope this helps
for the first 2 weeks it worked great, but from re positioning & moving the antenna around the little cable wire gets in knots then breaks. must be handled like glass
I purchased my digital camera several years ago and it has always given me great photos. However, recently my battery life was getting shorter and shorter. I finally decided to try a new battery and now it's like I have a brand new camera. No more missing great photos because my battery dies.
Decent basic cable for a reasonable price. Too many places charge high shipping rates for their cables so make sure you consider that when shopping for the best price.
Unfortuantly it did not work for my application (from one apartment to another in the same building), although it worked fine within one apartment or house.I was able to return it without any problems, it seems a good option for a non-wireless network.
what more is there to say, its a cable, it is what I expected and it works. Nothing more nothing less
A bit bulky and tight-fitting, but with a truly amazing sound. For movies and songs, I can hear lyrics a lot more clearly with these headphones when compared with my (quite decent) speakers. Great for watching late night movies without disturbing others. The coiled cord is not a great idea though, I wish they had a detachable mini-stereo plug cable instead.
I just received this player yesterday and I played around with it last night. Picture for such a small screen is not bad. All the buttons and the remote work. Played through Return of the Jedi and everything was great. If you are looking for a cheap protable then this would be it. Now as for its bad points. It is a bit loud on startup and you can hear when it skips tracks and such but not overbearing. The AC adapter gets really warm. I had it hooked up to charge the battery and unplugged it because I was afraid it would start a fire...lol. Also on the chapter screen and optoins screen the highlights are hard to see. But overall good little player...enjoy.
For the price, these headphones aren't too bad. I like them more than the more expensive Sony MDR-V250s.I wish they were a bit more clear and Sony could have done a better job build quality wise. The plastic on top just feels and looks cheap. They're decently comfortable(given their price).These just may have to do for a $20 pair of headphones to keep in my backpack at all times
Insurance did not help me at all!!! If you have problems you have to deal with the seller or the company "" insurance won't help you in the claim!!
NEGATIVES:The quality of the video when using the splitter was a bit more degraded than I expected. I switched back to 2 4-way splitters which produced a better picture.POSITIVES:I liked that it is an 8-way splitter and that the feeds are pointing straight out from the splitter making for easier connections.
I can't use regular mice because they give me wrist pains. I have been using this same mouse for YEARS. I have one that's several years (maybe 5?) years old, and just bought another one a few weeks ago. Have probably bought four or five of them for home office, work office, different jobs, friends, etc.Great for design work or for just sailing across a big display between windows when working on budgets.
After reading favorable reviews, I recently purchased the Olympus S711 BLUE for my wife, a psychologist who spends many hours dictating each week. She has been raving about how much easier it is to use than the Sony recorders she had been using for years. She says it reduces stress and increases her productivity. She also likes how it feels in her hand and how much easier it is to turn "pause" on and off.
I compared these with 2 other similarly priced (~$5-6) earphones. The Sony MDR-J10 were nice and loud with decent sound, don't fall off my ear, and were pretty comfortable. They do have a tendency to get caught on my bike helmet and sometimes get a little loose. For running, they were great. Good and loud and secure for exercise. Nice, long cord.The Coby CVE92 might have sounded clearer and were probably more comfortable for just chilling and listening, but were definitely quieter. The Jivo Jellies were softest, but they were the least comfortable and sounded the worst. I'm definitely no audiofile, but even the sound kinda hurts my ears for some reason... (maybe a really high imperceptable whine or something)
I normally use a Nikon Coolpix 990, but I recently had a chance to try this Canon for a few days.It's a very different machine to handle. I think it's actually smaller than the Nikon, but the Nikon falls more easily into my hands.The screen on the Nikon is fixed on the camera body, but the lens swivels around the body. The screen on the Canon can be swivelled in any direction. So the Canon's would appear to be more flexible, yet I found that I was constantly fiddling with the screen to get it to an angle that I liked. That may just be a matter of familiarity.The screen is very bright and shows up much better in sunlight than the Nikon's. But I think the Nikon's is better quality.They are both bristling with manual controls that make them exceptionaly flexible. They could be dauntingly complicated for the novice. The Canon has the advantage of a hot shoe in case you want to use an external flashgun. Quite a big advantage since the on camera flash on both is nothing special. You will probably want to be able to get the same high quality results with flash as in natural light - if you buy the Nikon, you will have to buy their expensive external flash and the adapter.Results-wise, in natural light, I can't really say one is better than the other. They are both superb.
Systematic failure? My amp died within 2 months of purchase without ever being played at high volumes. The customer service rep said the failure rate was only 3%. ONLY 3%? For a stereo product, that's a ridiculous rate. 1 in 33 will get a bad apple.Still, customer support seems unwilling to acknowledge that this is a problem, even though if you read the Klipsch forums and the Amazon comments, this product must have a higher failure rate than others. I even offered to downgrade to a cheaper system rather than getting a repair, and they said no.I returned my amp and received no communication from Klipsch for a month. Finally decided to call them, and they pleasantly informed me that the amp is on backorder and I'd have to wait another month before they received the part. Apparently, they didn't feel the need to tell me. I had to ask. So I will have gotten 2 months of use out of a product in the first 4.5 months of ownership. Meanwhile, the warranty is ticking. This company is atrocious. I would never do business with them again.
Just wanted to make three points about this great product:1) Setting it up consists of filling out web-based forms from your favorite browser -- so if you can order this product from Amazon, then you already know how to set it up when you get it home!2) It increased my cable modem performance! This won't happen to everybody, but for me I think the reason was that I previously had the cable modem connection going through a USB adapter (I have @Home in SF Bay area). When I got rid of the USB adapter, performance went from a maximum download speed of 300KBps (that's kiloBYTES), to 450KBps! Sweet!3) You can hook up a dial-up modem as a backup. This is handy, because you don't have to muck with your computer network settings whatsoever. Usually when you switch ISPs you have to do said-mucking.All in all a very nice product.
...I was VERY wrong. I had these headphones for a few months and was pretty disappointed with how they sounded on both myiAudio U2 1 GB Digital Music Playerand my iPhone. The short of it is that the mids and highs sounded great, incredible really, but my oldCreative EP-630 In-Ear Headphoneshad MUCH more bass. I figured I had stumbled upon a pair of earphones that were primarily for classical and vocal music lovers. Then I read somewhere about the need to provide these with adequate power in order to hear the lows come out. I'm embarrassed that I hadn't tried this before, but I finally plugged them into myPioneer VSX-1018AH 7.1-Channel A/V Receiverreceiver and all I can say is WOW! What a difference! I was shocked but that's what I was expecting all along. Better actually. The bass is deep, very accurate, and clean. The beginning of Linkin Park's Shadow of the Day had me reaching for the remote to dial it down a bit (and not because it was distorted...I felt like my ear drums were going to pop). I'm not sure why the extra power makes such a difference but it does. I've now ordered aE5 Headphone Amplifierheadphone amp to see if these make them sound good on my portable devices. Great sounding headphones, just be aware of the power requirements to drive them to their full potential.
This type of media is expensive. If you dont need double layer, its better to get a bulk lot of 50 DVD-R. Having said that, if you happen to need DL media, this is a great product.Verbatim makes a great packaging, includind the three DVD-R DL in its own sealed disc case.So, do you need Double-layer discs? If you want to record a show that is longer than 1 hour in the same disc, using the XP format, then yes. If your shows are less than 1 hour, stick to regular DVD-R
This product overheated and the rubber casing seem to melt - I have been so disappointed with it - I don't even want to bother with retuning them.
I had no trouble fitting this wide converter lenns attachment to my Canon ZR 100 camcorder and it works great.
I started off using an EOS 300D. I thought it was nice but it definitely had limitations. Now that I have this camera I have found no major problems so far.Pros:1. large screen2.Sensor clean (300D=Hours, 400D=Seconds)3.Adjustable AF4. More compact (than 300D)Cons:1. Can't use the screen to take a picture (you have to look through the viewfinder)2. slightly louder than the 300Dif you are choosing between the xt(350D) and the xti (400D) I would suggest the xti simpally because if you are paying a large sum of money on a camera you might as well spend the extra 100 or so dollars to get the extra MP. Overall I love my camera!
I needed several two sided jewel cases to hold some DVDs I created for family Christmas gifts. Amazon was my first choice because I have always had a good experience with anything I ever purchased there. This was no different. Some of the reviews described these jewel cases arriving badly damaged and shattered from other vendors but, mine were shipped direct from Amazon, carefully shrink wrapped in a stack of ten, and in perfect condition. Also, the price was the best around. Moral of the story, buy direct from Amazon and you will never be disappointed.
This little thing works like a champ, I threw my arm band away. Sound is wonderful and i use it daily
There are some of us in the world who still have a need for a good old-fasioned traditional cassette tape player, and this is a great little solution. As an educator involved with individual teaching and testing, I needed a small tape player that would travel easily. (Many educational publishers still produce stories and tests on old-fashioned cassette tapes.) What makes this GE tape player superior to the many I'd looked at in popular chain stores is its price and the COUNTER. This is a difficult feature to find, and I only located it because it was in the illustration on Amazon. There is one drawback to this product of which the purchaser should be aware. It does not come with an adaptor, and there is little information provided about how to obtain one. My husband found one in a local chain store, but had to adjust the connections to make it work. Overall, a great little Amazon item that's not a book!
I bought this item so I could quickly digitize my slides. Not in the best possible quality but fair enough for a catalog. The first and biggest problem appeared to be that only automatically framed slides thinner than 2.5mm fitted into the frame-holder. 99% of my slides are manually framed (by myself)and didn't fit in. The test I did with the other 1% was disappointing. My Nikon D3100 does not focus well on the surface of the frame. I should focus manually, which is very difficult on such a small picture. The last thing is: the slide uses only a small portion of the image with my 19-35mm lense. That's a waist of pixels.
Necessary a/c adapter for outboard preamp, why does it have to be bought separately, Fishman should include it with purchase of preamp.
I am not happy with MFC5100C. I do think Brother should recall this product especially because of its infamous error 41. I had mine replaced by Brother having had error 41 within warranty period. It happened again and it's beyond warranty. I called Brother and surprisingly I can send it for repair "at no cost". Well, I gave them feedback how the error 41 has created distrust amongst users based on my Internet research. Having the same problem and it is beyond warranty? Call 1800 276 7746 (you may get other numbers from brother.com). Get your Serial Number ready. Good Luck.
the connection keeps coming loose and now it doesnt work unless you hold it in place - useless and a waste of money
I just received this printer yesterday. So far I am very well pleased. The print is very crisp and clear, laser quality. It prints pretty quickly and I do not notice any vibration at all. It is fairly quiet, feels very solid, and has a nice sleek appearance. I love that it glides easily on my desk when I need to move it, which helps in cleaning around it. It was quite easy to set up, and the installation went very smoothly. The printer does come with a manual, though it is not extremely thorough. Each time you print something, a diagram pops up on your computer screen, indicating how much ink is left, which I find extremely helpful. There is also a cancel button right on the printer, though I have not used this feature yet. I have not printed any photos, so I cannot attest to how it does with that. This is a vast improvement over my other HP's. While I was very satisfied with my previous HP printers, the quality, functionality, and ease of use on this printer surpasses the previous two. The only down side I could think of so far is that there is no paper output tray, although that can be purchased separately. If you want a good quality inkjet that makes awesome print-outs, without all the bells and whistles of some of the more expensive models, and are on a limited budget, I would highly recommend this one.
I'm converting to laser printers. this is my last inkjet. It works better than Canons that I've had. The cartridges are far less expensive than Canon.
I bought this recently for my Canon S3. It doesn't look anything like the online picture, and I don't think it's made of metal, but it does exactly what its suppose to do (and at a fraction of the cost of an official Canon adapter). It was easy to install, fits fairly snugly over the lens, and looks good on the camera. What more can you ask for from a product of this type?
They are comfortable, they eliminate the problem of falling down or out of your ears, and the sound is great. I took off one star ONLY because they are so bulky to carry around. My perfect headphones would be more portable. But they are great, and I HIGHLY recommend them.
Pricey but I figured 366 Amazon reviewers couldn't be wrong. The MDR7506 accurately reproduces all of my favorite music genres from techno, to jazz, to hiphop, to R&B; and videogame OSTs.The cord is generously long and great for listening from my workstation. Perhaps the only downside is that these headphones reveal the limitations of some of my lower bitrate MP3s.Build quality is very good, solid input and feels robust all around. No sound leakage at all. It's good to see that Sony still makes some high quality audio gear.
I received my car kit in good time, had it installed, and am now enjoying the ability to use the voice activation feature to make my calls. I am very impressed with the way it automatically syncs with my phone as soon as I enter the car.
Do not buy the emarker. It is being shut down by Sony on 9/30/2001. I received the following email from emarker.com on 9/5/2001:We will be permanently closing down the eMarker.com service on 9/30/01.To keep your eMarks information, just print the screens from your eMarks pages.For eMarker refund information, please click here.(emarker.com)Thanks for your support.The eMarker Team
These headphones are lightweight, inexpensive and perfect for people who workout on a regular basis. The ear pieces are clearly labeled for the right and left ear...and the ear pieces move to adjust to your chosen listening position. The headphones are not clunky and stiff like usual plastic models. Additionally, the rubber coating is great for battling sweaty sessions! For earphones that wont make a dent in your wallet- these are truly perfect!
To start, this printer eats ink like a fat kid at the buffet. I saw a cheap HP Photosmart D5160, and considering that my previous Photosmart 7660 lasted me three years, I jumped on it. It was a false economy in terms of both the massive ink consumption and subpar quality. The blacks simply don't look right out of the standard cartridge- kind of a blueish middle gray, even when excluding the color cartridge. This isn't something you'll only see when printing B&W; photos- text looks kind of nasty too. Of course, HP would prefer that I purchase the Photo Black cartridge, which I'm sure would help. However, it's ridiculous that I have to buy the Photo Black cartridge to get decent-looking text and graphics.I'm about ready to punt this printer off the nearest bridge.
Set up was straightforward and device works well with printer located close to router. However, with printer in another room (the reason I needed the wireless!), it appears the printer doesn't get a strong enough signal to the router. Interestingly, a laptop (g-band wireless) located in the same room as the printer gets Excellent signal quality to the router, so distance from router should not be an issue for the g-band wireless print server.Overseas tech support is decent - at least they don't make you go through steps you've already tried - but bottom line came down to them telling me I would need to move the printer closer to the router to eliminate the sporadic printing problems I'm experiencing.Setup is TRENDnet TEW-P1PG on Lexmark E323 laser, ASUS Dual-Band Wireless-N Router RT-N56U, WinXP laptop with Wireless-G and Win7 laptop with Wireless-N.
I wasn't expecting cinema-quality with a $30 dolly, of course, but this thing could be a lot better.Pros:Cheaplightweight and foldaablefit's most tripodsEasy to use brakesgreat for locked-off shots in a studio setting, as it's fairly useless when moving.Cons:Due to the tiny wheels, this thing will almost definitely introduce shake on all surfaces. Even smooth studio floors or hardwood, there will be noticeable vibration in your shot.On pavement or any rough surface, it is completely unusable and you will find yourself lifting it.Does not allow much vertical adjustment of your tripod, particular if your tripod doesn't have a center column.Easily tipped over.
Pretty much everywhere I read reviews are along the lines of "Tiffen has a good reputation". I'm a scientist though and that doesn't cut it for me. I found this article where the author puts all of the top filters through their paces with a scientific process using a spectrometer. [...]It's worth a read. Shockingly he finds that: "The Tiffen filter was particularly unfortunate in our testing. It costs almost as much as the winner - the Hoya HMC - and it performs a bit worse than a clean piece of regular window glass! We regret that we weren't able to get the best products from this company. We can only hope that those would do much better."I had been using Tiffen filters up until this point with no frame of reference. After reading this I bought a new Hoya HMC filter and shot with both that and the Tiffen and there was a noticeable difference, much more than I expected even given the results.Skip this and go buy theHoya HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 72 mmfilter instead.
If you are planning on using it primarily to send faxes, this machine is an absolute, hands-down best buy. However, due to the limited capacity and high cost of replacing the cartridge, it is not cost-effective to receive faxes or make copies. The owner's manual is a thick a booklet, because the unit has a bewildering array of special features one would expect of a much more expensive device. Some previous reviewers complained of poor quality faxes and copies. That problem can be overcome, however, by setting the "Resolution" adjustment on maximum (i.e., photo-quality) definition.
It looks like it does in the picture and it has enough room in the spare pocket to put accessories like the car and home chargers in it. Its well built and not bulky. I'm happy with it.
I bought this camera about 6 months a go. Within 2 hours of purchasing it, I was already taking pictures with it. My friend, who owns a Canon Powershot was taking the same pictures as me and I was immediatly unhappy with the concord. All of my pictures turned out blurry unless you kept the camera in the same postition even after you took the picture. The flash made pictures blue sometimes. It takes okay outdoor pictures but the battery life is very low. The video quality is good but there is no sound. When purchasing my next digital camera, I will make sure that I'm using a better-known, trustworthing brand
I was worried that the price of this battery is what I would get...cheap. Not so. This battery is a bit bulky (see pictures), but for extended life it's the only thing to expect and this battery is awesome. It has given me probably more than 3 hours of record time. I bought it for my JVC camcorder. I would buy this battery again in a heartbeat.
First of I need to disclose that I got these from Amazon on sale for $28.52.So understand when I say this is the best VALUE for your money. Are they better than the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones? No they're not but they're also not $300.The sound quality for me is good enough that if there was something better I probably could not distinguish the difference. I play mostly P2P downloaded mp3s on my iPod they aren't of the highest quality to begin with. They fit comfortably without any issues whatsover, the fact that they can be folded is a bonus. I highly recommend these for people not angry at their money.
I bought this keypad because I don't like using the &quot;Num Lock&quot; and then the number keys overlaid on the right side of my Thinkpad's keyboard. Unfortunately, when I hit the Num Lock on this keypad, those keys (U,I,O, etc.) become number keys also. So while this does make data entry really fast if you are used to using a keypad like this, you have to turn it back off before trying to type anything. Besides that, it is exactly what I was looking for.
Just received my Case Logic JDS-2 USB Drive Shuttle... aka.. flash drive case. And I'm pretty happy with it. The materials seem to be made well. I think I would rather see like a mesh netting to hold in the USB drives, rather than plastic. I've got a feeling that in due time the plastic might crack/split/tare as most plastic does. But over all I am pretty happy with the product, especially for the price.Pros: Quality material, shouldn't break or tare unless you're a careless gorilla. Good priceCons. Plastic pockets, might crack or split with age. Would rather see a mesh netting pocket design.4/5
Update: I did buy the logitech 5300 and although it was OK it did not compare to the Creative so I have now purchased my 3rd progamer 500. Hopefully this one will last longer (it has been 3 months so far). I have upgraded my rating to 3 stars because without question this system has the best sound. I just wish it would last longer.I really like the sound from the Creative Pro Gamer 500 system. I also have 2 logitech 5500 systems and the creative sound is definitely superior. Unfortunately the first creative system I bought quit after slightly more than 1 year. Since I liked the sound a lot I bought a second one. Now it has quit too after about 7 months. The problem on both systems was overheating of the subwoofer. The logitech systems have large heat sinks to dissipate the heat which the creative system does not have. This is probably why my logitech systems have been working for years while the creative systems seem to fail early. I am going to try mounting a fan in the case but this will probably mess up the great sound. After 2 failures in a row with creative systems, next time I will buy logitech.
I got my WD My Book Feb '07. I noticed that when I transfer files to it the drive got hot. I have it on a wire rack shelf standing on end, so all three sides could get air flow. There is no fan in the unit and I noticed about July that the drive appeared to not respond and make my apps on Windows lockup when the drive stops communicating. I've tried firewire and USB interfaces. I've tried on other computers. The only thing that seems to help is when I put a small desk fan pointing at the vents. I store my podcasts on the drive but I don't continuously access the drive and yet the drive seems to overheat. I had gotten a 1TB version and it has a fan. I don't use that one very much so it still works ok. The drive (when working) is very fast. Much faster then previous WD external hard drives I use. However, after My Book overheating, I don't think I will be getting another My Book. Especially when other companies have longer warranties. Other then that the drive is quiet and nice to look at. Until the overheating problem, I would have gotten another and I had previously recommended the drive. I did like it was fanless, but I don't know if modern drive can survive without a fan. If my drive is typical of the model, I don't recommend the drive for anything more then to turn on for backup and then power off the drive.
First let me start by saying that when it works the sound produced by this card is much better than my onboard (Realtek) audio. The problem is Creative has horrible drivers and they refuse to address issues that have been there for over two years. The issue is quite simply their drivers are not compatible with Vista and Windows 7. Without getting into technical details their drivers don't install properly on the newer Windows. Some people are lucky enough to not notice any issues, but many do. Usually, they will cause a BSOD until you boot into safe mode and completely remove them. Workarounds are temporary at best. Unofficial drivers have been attempted but they reduce sound quality, so you might as well save money and use built in sound. I don't understand why Creative spends all this time and money creating great hardware, but can't be bothered to release proper drivers for it. Without working drivers, you're better off using whatever onboard sound your computer has.
This graphic card is perfect for the price. I'm not a gamer, so I can't say it would be any good for that. But, for average computer use, it is great.
Another reviewer indicated that you have to hold thispen horizonatally to get reliable device changes. Thisseems to be the case. My stylus/pen did not have anymark on the end that you click so I put one on witha permanent marker. I found that as long as this markis &quot;up&quot; with the pen horizontal, I get reliable penchanges. Perhaps this stylus/pen relies on gravity towork. While quirky, this is not an issue once youfigure out the trick. I've not had this long enoughfor the paint to peel yet. I got this on sale for$3.99 and I'm happy so far at that price.
I've had these IEMs for a little under 3 years now. Originally I bought them as a supplement to my Grado 60's for listening when I didn't feel like including the whole family in my experience. Lacks the sound stage of an open headphone obviously but they are much more versatile and have seen the majority of my listening use. The provided tips wore out pretty quickly so I've had the same cut down triple flange which have lasted extremely well with a weekly or so cleaning for the past year and a half. Only had one scare with these as one side quit on me during a transatlantic flight but I just recently pulled them back out of the closet a month or so later and to my surprise they are working perfectly again. By far the most durable headphones I've had and would definitely buy from Westone again if these things do ever actually die on me.
THIS UNIT WAS A MUST FOR MY HUBBY, WE LOCATED AND FIGURED OUT WHAT EACH APPLIANCE, COMPUTER, TV, AND AC/DC ADAPTER WAS COSTING US. OMG WAS I SURPRISED TO FIND THE BIGGEST PWR HOGS WERE MY 2 FAVORITE THINGS IN OUR HOME. MY DESK TOP COMPUTER AND OUR COFFEE POT! OOOOOOPS heheheheh
I just got these headphones, and so far they have been very good. When I was looking for headphones, I did not want something too expensive, but I did want good quality for computer games and music. These have been perfect so far, and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for headphones.Key Features:Noice Canceling- Although they are not called noise canceling by Sennheiser, they do a decent job of blocking out ambient noice, without putting too much pressure on your ear.Sound Quailty- They have very good sound quality. The base is strong, and the treble is clear.Portability- They come with a small plastic thing that does a good job at coiling up the cord when you want to minimize space.Great headphones, great value, highly recommended.
Linksys should not even be manufacturing this POS, let alone selling it. I have gone through two of these, each lasting about 4 months before completely dying. My third one is on its last legs now. The antenna is so flimsy that normal use will make it loose, and eventually the card will stop working completely. Stay away from this at all costs, and if you bought one make sure you keep your receipt.
Like the title says, it fits my Cliq XT nearly perfectly. The only thing is you have to put it in upside down because the access hole to the headphone port is on the bottom of the iArmband; the headphone port is on the top of the Cliq XT. You could flip the iArmband upside down if you need to, but there is a possibility the phone may fall out under the right conditions. Not a big deal really, but worth mentioning. The materials used are "good enough." It's not fancy by any means, but it gets the job done, and does it affordably.My biggest complaint is that the little square of Velcro at the end of the strap chaffs my arm after a little while so I'm periodically having to adjust it so the Velcro doesn't keep rubbing the same spot. The manufacturer should make the Velcro narrower than the strap so this doesn't happen. I'm sure you could put something underneath it to prevent this, but I haven't bothered to experiment yet.I was happy to find out that with as heavy as a phone that Cliq XT is, this armband held it in place. It didn't work its way down my arm or anything. Just make sure to keep the strap above your bicep and it should stay pretty well.
Have nothing bad to say about canon ink. Have always used these ink cartridge's in my printer. And my printed sheets keep coming out perfect every time. I'm just glad that amazon sells it. Will buy more when the need allows.
Even though my 7780 All in one printer is out of warranty, I continue to use genuine HP ink. Buying the large capacity in bulk saves money, and I learned how to clear the error message on the printer that says the ink is out of date and override the warranty warning. I've not had a problem with any of these cartridges.
I lost a pair of these I had for about a year and loved. Newer version has a shorter (but still plenty long) cord.
We bought this TV right before Christmas, 2007. It had a nice shiny, black look to it. The picture quality was awesome, but unfortunately the color kept fluctuating. The rich reds and flesh tones would fade to pale, pasty images a couple of times a minute. Phillips said the problem could not be the TV if the Menu screen did not fluctuate. The Menu screen displayed in only blues and greys and we never saw fluctuation in this screen.In order to give the TV the benefit of the doubt, we switched from cable TV to DISH. We even replaced all the coax cable running from the satellite to the TV without success.So we called Phillips again and were transferred to a Magnavox division who had a service company call us. This company told me to call an 800 number for another service company as they were 45 miles away in Fresno, California, and could not afford to come to my house based on what Phillips paid them for service. Apparently, the repair shops in Oakhurst where I live were not contracted with Phillips.At this point we took the TV back to CostCo as it was within their 90 day return period. We bought a Sharp Aquos and the colors are fine.Another problem we had with the Phillips was the limited viewing angle. We understand that LCD TV's are supposed to have 176 degree viewing angle, but unless you were pretty much in front of the TV, the image and the colors degraded pretty badly.My husband never did like the remote. When you picked it up and pointed it at the TV, it was always backwards.Honestly, if the TV had worked right out of the box, we would have loved it. The picture quality and the colors (when they weren't fluctating)seemed very natural. I liked the ease with which you could change from one format to another.
I could not be happier with my new CD storage case. It arrived fast, in mint condition, and was so easy to put together it only took a couple of minutes. I like the classy design and be black and cherry wood finish blended well with the decor in my home. I just love having easy access to all my favorite music. Even my friends comment how much they like it so I tell them go to Amazon.com and order one.
I wanted to give this a 4.5 star review, but Amazon does not allow that. The cable works as advertised, but with one caveat. Depending upon where the VGA and Audio outputs are located on your laptop, the audio jack attached to this cable might not reach the audio output after you connect the VGA connector in place. The half a star deduct is for that.The simple solution is to buy a Belkin Mini Stereo Extension cable. Walmart carries it for about 5 bucks.One neat thing is that the cable came with a female connector in case your laptop/desktop have male VGA connector.
Recieved my lens quickly, good communication, knew exactly what day delivery was to be made. Quality of lens is exactly as advertised. Clear sharp pictures. Flawless focusing in AF mode. The VR feature works well. Definitely a must have lens for a Nikon SLR camera.
...plug it in and it works! Could not be easier. There are two identical units. Each unit has one set of electric prongs and one port for an ethernet cable. Plug one unit into your router, the other into the distant computer (and both units into the electric line, of course). Voila, a fast network connection. I don't know why I bothered with WiFi all these years.(Do make sure though, that you go back and encrypt each unit with a password, otherwise there is a small chance that neighbors will be able to freeload or snoop on your network. This is pretty simple, too. Just install the included encryption application from the CD, then plug each unit into the computer one at a time via the ethernet cable and set your password.)
fits my 15.4" widescreen perfect. works well for putting the computer into another bag that doesn't have padding
Since by the grace of God I have found these, it's ALL I HAVE EVER USED. I've had this exact pair that you see above for the last two years. I listen to my ipod on an almost daily basis, I have to say that I am not a &#34;gentle user&#34; I don't treat my headphones like a baby, I can be rough. These hold up to my standards. They are as tough, sturdy and wonderful today as the day I first opened the package. Please trust in me when I say, these will LAST YOU YEARS. These should be priced at over 100 bucks just because of the sheer quality. The craftsmanship alone is unbelievably durable, there is NO cheap plastic what so ever in these, the wire is made of material, like STRONG material, it does not bend and break like plastic would. Headphones from Sony, Phillips, Skullcandy, JVC are all junk. I've tried and burned through them ALL already.These V-MODA headphones are where your search ends for headphones! I will never be a customer to anyone else but V-MODA for headphones. I hope this helps your decision!
get a better deal elsewhere. i have these running off an alpine amp and i promise they hold their own.
THE KOSS PORTAPRO HEADPHONES HAVE AN EXCEPTIONAL SOUND,GREAT BASS. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.Koss PortaPro Headphones with Case
We used it in a boardroom to tape the meeting with attendees on speakerphone and in room, the quality of the sound was very clear and all conversation was easily heard.
I was not able to find a better projector with a short throw lense. I am able to get approx 125" image from about 12' distance. Awesome picture quality with HDMI. It does have limitations.. not much room to adjust the image vertically. And I was not able to find a way to adjust the image horizontally, but I worked around it by mounting the projector at the required location. I paid much more to buy this projector in Dec'06. I strongly recommend this product.
This is a really good system for someone on a budget. The player itself is pretty easy to set up and is quite user friendly. The Dolby Digital output is very clean, especially on DVDs. The audio is a little low for movies but I've never had to go past the middle volume setting. It's sound is great for bedrooms or other small rooms. I don't know if 30 watts per channel is enough for larger room like living rooms or dens. The video output is also good. It comes with settings and hookups for S-video and component. The reciever is pretty standard overall but for under ... you could do alot worse. The speaker wires are also pretty long so you'll have some extra to use in case you have to spread those speakers out. The only thing I don't like about it is the changer does take a while to load new discs and the radio pickups on the reciever seem a little weak. But that's really not that bad and it's a great system for people on a budget or if it's your first home theater system.
The GPX Weather Alert Radio W I L L work even without batteries. You must crank the dynamo about 2-3 revs per second (fast) for 1-2 minutes and the radio will play for up to 5 minutes without batteries in an emergency situation. Yes, you would have to continue to crank for continued use. I've had mine for several years and have used it in emergencies. I've never looked for another radio.
I gave it five stars because I am rating on bang for the buck! If you are not a pro and are looking for value for your money, this is it. It has a very nice and crisp sound, I have a surround system and the moives sound great!Plus, Sony's reliability is something to consider in the long run. Just make sure you follow the directions when installing
The fit was very comfortable. I couldn't stand the static and the sound was very low on this set. Also didn't like the automatic on off. Sent them back after a week of trying everything to get better sound and no Static.
It's a real shame the mini disk did not have it's day in the sun like the Reel to Reel & Cassette did . Again Sony makes a far better product (CD burners for the home) and they just get over looked .
I tend to agree with most of what has been said about this DVD player. It's pretty decent, although probably not as good as of a picture as some others out there (Panasonic, Oppo) in the same price category. But then, can you really tell the difference and is it worth the extra money or loss of features? That decision is really for you to make. Different things are important for different people.The DVD-HD950 does give you a lot of features for the price. The most highly rated upscaling player in terms of picture quality (Oppo) does not have the EZ-View feature (I *really* like this feature because my LCD TV does not do perfect blacks. Blacks bars on 2.39:1 movies are OK, but grey-ish black bars stink). The Panasonic S97S does have the equivalent of EZ-View, but is notably more expensive and does not come with cables (making it even more expensive in the end). The DVD-HD950 is a higher-end version of the DVD-HD850 in that it does DVD-Audio and SACD and comes with HDMI/DVI cables.Your mileage as far as the upscaling/deinterlacing quality will vary depending on how well you TV does this. Some TVs come do with better technology than most upscaling DVD players, so you should try the player in all modes and see which one looks the best. Furthermore, keep in mind that which mode looks the best may also depend on the movie itself and how it was encoded.Speaking of encoding, I *have* to chime in here regarding the confusion of progressive vs. interlaced in the actual DVD encoding. In short: "Aleksey" and "Count" basically are both right!The long answer: All DVDs for the North America market store "fields" with 240 lines each. There is no way in the MPEG-2 scheme used by DVD players that you can store a single image of 480 *consecutive* lines. HOWEVER, film sources only have a new frame every 1/24th second. This means that it takes less time for your DVD player to read an odd/even pair of 240-line interaced fields (it does this every 1/30th of a second) than it does for the film frame to change. DVDs made from a film source take advantage of this fact and store a single "progressive" 480-line film frame as two interlaced 240-line fields. The DVDs have a special flag that tells the DVD player not to use the normal de-interlacing scheme it would use for standard NTSC 480i video. Instead, when it sees this flag your DVD player reads an odd/even pair of interlaced fields, and then weaves them together to construct a single perfectly progressive movie frame.The hard part about deinterlacing a standard NTSC 480i stream is that the image actually changes between each 240-line field. For example, if I am watching a tennis ball fly across the screen on my local TV broadcast, then the position of that ball actually changes every 1/60th second. The odd and even interlaced fields are not part of the exact same image. This means that the deinterlacing technology has to try and compensate for this. This is a very difficult task and is the reason deinterlacing technology is such a big deal. This is in contrast to a film source, where your DVD player performs almost no work at all to reconstruct a perfect progressive image.For more on this topic, I suggest reading sections 1.40 and 3.8 of the "Jim Taylor's Official DVD FAQ" availible online.
I really love this product and recommend it to all. There aren't many products out there that shred cheese and the salad shooter works great for that among all the other things it does. The only thing that I feel the manufacturer needs to change is that the shredder blade be made with more metal than plastic. At times after good usage the plastic on that blade has a tendency to break. I think that is why Amazon if you notice sells a replacement blade and no other blades. Still it is a really great product.
I had a Sony 1 MP camera before I was given this one, and I'll tell you 5 MP is a big diffrence! The camera has all kinds of settings, but they aren't realy good, the indoor settings have a slow shutter speed so the pictures almost always come out blured or they don't work with the flash. If you want to take a good indoor picture you need a tripod, and your subject must not move for several seconds. I learned the best setting is M, it has a fairly quick shutter speed, and you can turn the flash on, off, or there is a good red-eye reduction setting.
I bought this filter, used it recently in Cozumel and it rocks! Yes it is pricey, but you definately know you've purchased a quality item when you get it in your hands. Has a very good, solid feel to it - purchased mainly for protection of my lens, and am very happy with the purchase.Would recommend!
I bought two of these for my wife's camera. We've gotten several recharges out of them and they last every bit as long as the name brand battery.
This is one of my main components as I do work late at night, w/o disturbing my wife, asleep nearby. Works just like you'd expect and hope.
I actually bought three of these and plan to buy at least two more. My family has one for our kids videos, another for commedies and a third one for video games. We hung them on the wall and they look awesome! I couldn't be more thrilled. I will definitely be buying more of these in the near future.
It seems this modem needs some encouragement from a satisifed user; and that would be me. I've used this modem for over a year now, and am very satisifed. When I first installed, it always wanted to connect at 52-52kpbs. However, that speed almost always ended in a dropped connection due to a line error. I configured the modem settings (in XP) to only connect at 48kbps. At this speed, I never, ever get dropped calls, and the stability is wonderful on V.92.Download the latest drivers and software, and make sure you get the latest firmware. the CD installs a program that will update the firmware for you automatically. The modem-on-hold was a pain to get working, but the firmware update seem to ease this problem. MOH works perfectly.If you are looking for a stable, reliable modem that works with Windows (and Linus and DOS), this is one to get. The more technically inclined folks will be able to tweak the modem for the best performance.---------------It seems this modem has two points of entry into Amazon's website. Here is my review from another link.Undoubtedly, this is the best modem available. I've used this modem for over a year now, and couldn't be more pleased. Disconnects are rarely ever experienced, and if it does occur, it is probably the ISP's fault. For those having disconnect problems, try lowering your connect speed. My USR wanted to connect at 53kbps, which caused disconnects. I lowered the connect rate to 48kbps which eliminated the problem and gave me a faster connection than the 53kbps (due to the line errors). To do this, you have to place a command in the modem initialization string which is on the Advanced Tab in the modem setup properties (Windows XP, look in control panel for modem options). For this modem, the commands for connecting at a specific rate are44kbps: AT&N29;45.3kbps: AT&N30;46.7kbps: AT&N31;48kbps: AT&N32;49.3kbps: AT&N33;50.7kbps: AT&N34;Other speeds: See the manual on the setup disk or USR's website.Depending on the quality of your telephone line, you may need to connect at something lower than 48kpbs. If you have a bad line coming to your house, no available consumer modem is going to make it better. It may say it connects at 56kpbs+, but line errors degrade this speed tremendously. More is not always better.
I was ecstatic when I purchased this camera a couple of months ago. But was quickly dissapointed when my battery went dead before I took 8 pictures?!!! I waited to install the software because I was unsure if I wanted to keep a camera that would eat batteries everytime I wanted to use it. But I finally did, and what GREAT QUALITY PICTURES! Now the tricky part is to find a battery / chargable system thats compatible and actually works. So when I go on vacation to Disneyland with my kids, I am not worried about the life of my batteries.Instead I can have the time of my life and get great photos!
What the reviewer below me said is correct. These speakers do seem to be very sensitive when adjusting the volume control. The sub woofer does not seem to have any issues, but towers do. When I just adjust the volume knob it can suddenly have a sharp, static noise come in and out. I have checked the connections as well as various volume controls within the Windows XP and Windows Media Player volume controls. Despite trying different adjustments they just are not "smooth" in any sense of the word. Fortunately I did not spend a fortune on them. Shop around and look for another alternative, because if you are like me and like to at least listen to some tunes when working at your computer, these are not the best option.
I had way too many photos and video files on separate machines throughout my home and work. This drive provides a rediculously large amount of storage space at a great value, and it has been an easy to use central storage device for all of my important data. I really like the backup features as well. You simply push a button and the drive backs up your computer. Cool product - great brand.
this is good for when you go on a trip you know it will keep your streetpilot going. and it isn't bulky. and it's made with quality just like the streetpilot itself.
this sound card sounds good and is a 7.1 card yes with all the other formats supported bt i must warn you on the product page show two different cards, one with the Optical and has all the ports needed for 5.1 and one that had no optical showing (the white port used for the mic is a female optical port). well i thought i would be getting the first one i described not t he smaller one with the female optical port. i gave the seller a negative review and they told me they know that this product was misleading and that if i removed the comment they would accept a return and refund me my money, i removed the comment bt did not proceed for the refund as i felt it would be a waste of my time. well this sound card sounds good its okay and all if it was the one i wanted then i'd say its great/awesome, but its not, and this one does have a few neat features etc that does increase quality so its okay by me, but NOT what i want. it is compatible with windows 7 YES! google the product go to creative support downloads etc and you an download the latest software to make it 7 compatible directly from them. that what i did. still planning on getting a better card than this, so that says it all. sound better than onboard audio i mst say bt won't blow you away (not much) it only sounds better. so if thats what you want then go ahead.
Having had HP, Epson and now Cannon all-in-ones, I believe this Cannon to be the best of the lot. Ease of operation and final quality performance are excellent. Only problem I can forsee is that you either have to purchase Cannon ink tank replacements, or use some double side tape to make generaic brands work in this machine. I haven't tried the generics yet, so I hope they work, cause the Cannon brand are much like the Lexmark brand, low machine price but extreemly high replacement ink cartridge costs. Oh well, you get nothing for nothing in this world. Good printing!
I purchased this battery as a spare battery for my Canon SD1000. The battery has comparable performance to the Canon battery, but is much cheaper. I have taken approximately 150-200 pictures on a single charge.
I bought 2 of these. The price was right.I wanted a small mouse for my wife's laptop. Works just fine. Thanks Amazon and Targus.
I travel a lot and use Skype all the time...with this adapter I can use the same headset for my cell phone and computer without having to carry separate ones for music, computer, cell phone, etc!This speaker pin can be plugged in to an MP3 player as well, which will effectively convert your 2.5mm cell phone handsfree into headphones
The cord is far too rigid. It gets kinks, pulls on the mouse, catches on things, and just is a total nuisance.
I got the Intel Pro PC Camera, it was everything I expected. I loaded the CD that came with it, no brainer. Then plugged the Intel Pro PC Camera into a POWERED USB port (at first I plugged it into the spare USB port on my keyboard and it didn't work). And within minutes I was sending video email to my friends. I experienced none of the problems mentioned in some of the other reviews. I am only guessing but the performance of the Intel Pro PC Camera may depend on the quality/power of your PC. My processer, RAM, and video card are top flight. And I use a cable modem, 1M instead of 56K. Anyway, I like it so much I think I will buy each of my remote family members one for next Christmas. I was not expecting Hollywood quality pictures from a [$] web cam, but even so I am really impressed. It delivers a much better picture than I thought possible. Again, keep in mind, I am running a Matrox Millennium G400 AGP video card with 32M of video memory, a NEC monitor, and 256K PC133 RAM running Windows98SE. In experimenting with different PCs, I found that the quality of pictures often has nothing to do with your software but rather hardware like your video card, your monitor, and your RAM.
This is a very nice unit with little to no noise, good craftsmanship, and sturdy.
I first bought this 55-200mm through an outside vendor and it's amazing how these electronics megastores will mark up their items to a ridiculous price. This lens is NOT worth over $200 and if you paid that much, I advise you return it and save $$$$ by ordering through amazon.com which was what I did. I returned this nice lens to that store but bought it again through amazon.com and saved $100! Anyways, this lens goes great with my 18-55mm lens that came with my Nikon D50. The 3.6x zoom is not bad at all and if you can live with the slow autofocus, it's actually pretty good bang for your buck. You start losing a little depth when you near 200mm. The images are still sharp (depth starts to suffer the more you zoom in). This lens is actually quite good in regards to image quality. If you're expecting rapid focus, this lens is not for you. No matter how good the lens/camera is, I always photo edit afterwards anyway. This lens is worth the money if you are not really willing to fork out the $$$ for Vibration Reduction (don't get me wrong, it's great to have, but I was taking pictures fine with a tripod and remote and I don't mind lugging those along). Plus changing lens is no big deal for a photographer of my type. This 55-200mm lens is a winner in my opinion.
My friend had these on and he has glasses, and he looked like a robot or something stupid. They may be good quality sound but they just look so stupid i thought i should warn you, if you have glasses, you should get better earphones, that have wires.
I moved from a Canon Powershot A 40, which has been a wonderful performer, to this camera. I have not tried out all the different options but one negative difference I have noticed is that when one plugs the camera into computer to download pictures, it does not automatically shut off after a certain amount of time like my powershot A 40 did. I am constantly downloading a few pictures at a time to upload on my book listings on Amazon and just as constantly forgetting to turn the camera off. As a result I have to recharge the battery very frequently. I just don't understand why they left this feature out in this newer camera. Perhaps they thought that only those who are younger than the Senior Moment crowd would buy this camera. Perhaps we should get on the victim bandwagon and begin lawsuits claiming discrimination against those suffering from Senior Moment. lectiodivinabooks
Setup on this thing is horrible. You have to hard wire connect to your computers network card (cant do inital setup wirelessly) to establish settings. It gives you the option to give it its own IP, but that never worked for me. Like one of the last reviewers... I tried and tried as well to find it wirelessly, and I couldnt do it for hours.FINALLY, I established a connection... and it sounded great. Only to realize that every 30-120 seconds, the sound would break for a second or two. When I watched my windows xp wireless network connection, the pause happened during a brief connection loss (or signal re-negotiation?). I tried EVERY advanced setting I could think of.Two e-mails and a live chat session with Linksys tech support proved to be a waste of time. As usual, the techs are educated on basic problems... and I consider myself an advanced wireless networker.I finally gave up and I am now researching different digital audio receiver options. I just want to stream some online radio stations wirelessly to my home stereo. Why is this sooooo stinkin difficult??PS - the installation instructions never refer to an all wireless network. They just assume your PC is hardwired to your wireless router. I have a wireless network card on my PC...
The camcorder meets or exceeds my expectations. Great picture, clear sound, the touch screen controls are great for someone who would otherwise need to use eyeglasses to read and use the small buttons on other cameras. This system also allows for cascading menus.The down side?The camera only records sound in a Dolby format. This cannot be dissabled. When one uses the USB cable to download movies, the sound cannot be played with normal Windows movie programs, it must be converted with the included software.The included software is pretty basic and non-intuitive for Windows users. It could stand some improvement.
I purchased this cable to replace (a brand new dvi) cable from another company that did NOT work. Where the other cable caused constantly flickering/switching between Dvi/analog, this cable does Not. It works great, high quality, heavy duty and was received in a very timely fashion. Kudos
The Olympus printer I ordered, is exactly what I wanted.Could not have been happier, with Amazon's quick response with shippment.
This is the best mouse I've ever used, bar none. In fact, this is the fourth one I've purchased. My only complaint is that this one in particular has a trackball that rattles around a little - the fit isn't what I have on the other three. That's why I gave it four stars instead of five.
I've been using the 880 for over two years. Once my primary, now my bedroom remote(replaced it with a Harmony One.) After tinkering with the settings for a bout 10 minutes you have a remote than can replace most of your remotes. If you want it to replace all of your remotes(I have 9)you'll need to spend hours setting it up, which is well worth it.After about a year it would no longer charge, no problem, logitech sent me a new one with an updated cradle. After about a year and a half, some buttons require more force to register commands, no problem; since I was out of warranty, I opened it up and cleaned the contacts behind the buttons.After all these years, the remote still works great!
Upon first cleaning this filter I ended up with scratches on it. I was using Zeiss pre-moistened lens wipes. I've used these wipes on my cheap Tiffen filters and the glass is so clear it looks see though. Not sure what happened with the B&W but it has to be a product flaw and not these wipes that I've used on lens' and filters. I'm sorely disapointed in this filter. Would not recommend.
I overpaid :( i payed $99 at my local electronics store but these little speakers are AMAZING! the sound quality is so good and the sub-woofer is amazing! And they also look great :). They are increidbly easy to set up. I got these to replace my old Sony cd play with a 51 disk changer when i got my ipod because the sony took up way to much room. These are excellent speakers that can easily replace a bedroom stereo system. I highly reccomend gettint these speakers :)
Purchased this Samsung LCD in 2007 via Amazon when the price bounced from $700+ - $800+ just prior Christmas that year, it was my first LCD so in general I use it as a measuring stick for others to gauge &#8230;It was one of, if not the &#8216;top-end&#8217; Samsung 32&#8221; unit at that time; reviews were near solid 5-Stars&#8230;All our bigger screens today are 1080P, some Plasma, most LCD, but as far &#8216;Picture Quality&#8217; in spite being 720P, the old 32&#8221; Samsung here still wins when watching airs by AT&T.; Our 1080P sets win in 'Picture Quality' only when watching Blu-ray...Still have this TV, well my son does, and I/He will attest it has the best picture, most extras--including a toslink output, over the half dz-or so other 720P LCDs purchased&#8230;My youngest, whom uses it daily now for watching AT&T; U-verse, Netflix and Playing Xbox has said himself it has a beautiful picture, fast and sharp-vivid &#8216;Gamer&#8217; Mode setting compared to his previous near same price Panasonic then Sony 720P sets...It did develop a slight &#8216;whine&#8217; but found it was due to loose case plastic on rear side, which I fixed&#8230;They just don&#8217;t make them like they once did, IMO.
This is my first experience w/ an in-ear monitor - Westone UM1. At first I was skeptical at how much noise isolation this unit could do but to my amazement it was fascinating. I used this IEM during my recent travel overseas and once the music started I was in total awe on the musical detail it provided. My source was the iPhone 4s w/ 320kbps mp3 music files and most of the time a Fiio E6 headphone amp (recommended). I didn't feel I was in an aircraft at all. So if you have not tried an IEM before, I encourage you to do so. I have not tried the comparatively priced Shure but based on my research it was my other choice.
I like to mountain bike, cycle ride, triathlons, hike and other outdoor sports. This little GPS has been able to handle the load of all of these. Love all the features. I read that this little gem loses signals a lot, huh? I use it in northern Az in the forest, canyons, mountains and river valleys and I have to tell you driving, hiking, and riding in AZ, NM, and Tx I only lost signal 4 times and that was when I was in a tunnel or when I fell into the lake. Moreover, on that note, to make this gem perfect for all out door activities why did not they make it waterproof for swimming. Now its is rank for a 1 meter 30 minute submersion but who swims for only 30mins. Why didn't Garmin design a USB cable connection instead of a serial cable that cost an extra $15-$45 cable if you don't have a serial port on a new computer. What were they thinking? Duh!!!! Battery life, oh come on, with all of this new technology battery life is only 15 hours? I have to change out the battery every week unless I use rechargeable while I have to charge every night before use. Those three reason is why it gets a 4.7 of 5.Best little GPS for the price. If not the FT 101 get the Forerunner 101 (more so for runnuers)Pros:LightweightEasy to useHighly versatile, because of the Velcro strap and many different functionsLarge displayStrong signal receptionCons:Battery lifePC ConnectionDoes not floatNo stopwatch (F.R. does)
This is Koss, and it's under $10 (at time of purchasing) so don't expect this to be audiophile. But they do just as good a job as the Sennheisers that cost me four, yes four times as much money. They feel a little more plasticy and lack a little of the slinky coolness of the Sennheisers, but they are way better value for money. Audio quality is the same. Speakers the size of a dime will never be audiophile, and I'd hazard a guess most going into these products are the same design and the same micro components. Behind-the-head design is best for running; these hold on tight and do not feel like they will pop out like over-the-ear designs always do. So if you think nothing of spending 2 grand on a Macbook Air because it looks cool then go for behind-the-head headphones from Sennheiser. If you want value for money then buy these, no question.
I got this dvd recorder at Christmas. I sucessfully recorded one movie. Since then, each time I tried recording, it would seem like it's recording, then when I tried finalizing the dvd, the screen would freeze at 99%. Or, if I recorded one thing, then didn't finalize and just took the dvd out (several hours or days after recording), I would lose everything I had recorded. After studying the manual and even talking with the salesperson, all with no avail, I finally returned it and got a Samsung, which, knock on wood, is working very well.
Although the zipper is less than perfect, this is handy. It not only holds the Koss KSC75 headphones, there's room for my slim MP3/ MP4 player as well. This makes it easier to keep it protected when doing physical activities. Could be improved with a clip to attach to clothes if you don't wear a belt, though. It's made in China, so that's a minus.
I have to say that this is one of the worst brand names i have bought from. First they send me a a defective charger. Also in the shipment was a tip that went to a Dell laptop computer that I didn't even own. Then they ship me a new charger and then i find out from them that my tip is non function because of a firmware change Creative just did. Well just great.... They then send me a new tip works then they send me another one of the same type!?!?!?!? After this huge mess i finaly got it working and I have to say its pretty good for what you get. It does charge much faster than the PC. Average PC charge is approx. 3-4 hours. Wall charger is 1-2 1/2. So it is good and it is portable but man does this company need to get their shipping management worked out.
Bought for basic note taking.The sound for standard voice recording is horrendous, didn't try it for anything else, tried all different modes.Returned the 1st one and ordered the same to make sure that unit wasn't defective, it wasn't defective, voice quality was muffled and volumeless as in the 1st one.Ended up buying an Olympus VN 240 for $ 35.00 that is great, more comfortable, more ergonomic, not really larger and my voiceis clean, clear and right.
Get this and then the Creative 5.1 speakers Holly Sh@#t they sound awsome
I researched waterproof cameras for at least a month before taking our trip to the Florida keys that included snorkeling, para-sailing and jet-ski's on the ocean. I went with these disposables as they had one of the best waterproof depths I could find on a disposable and unless you plan to spend more than $200-300 on a non-disposable it's not worth buying a regular camera. The two biggest tricks to waterproof cameras when under the water is the angle of the camera in relation to the sun (it's very easy to over-expose because of the light reflection/refraction underwater) and how much the water is moving (if it's windy or your near the surface of the ocean, your probably going to be getting moved around in the water alot, causing blurryness) These had a shutter speed of 800, which worked relatively well in 1/1.5 foot swells (9-11mph winds) A few were overexposed or blurry, but that was not the camera's fault at all, as you can't control the movement of the ocean). The shots were best when the subject was within 3-5 feet or if you were in less than 10 feet of water due to water clarity where we were. The shots we took while para-sailing turned out simply fantastic! My best suggestion is that if your in and out of the water, make sure there isn't a water splash over the lens when your taking an out-of-water shot. Oh... they also come with a rubber wrist band which was VERY handy!We still have one left out of the 4 pack that we'll be using in our pool this summer, I will try and post a follow up then, but expect them to be fantastic as pools are much more clear than ocean water is.
The title says it all. So long as it functions I see no reason why it shouldn't get a 5 star review!The price definitely helped a little, too.
It serves my purposes. I have no complaints about the system.Installation was easy, but may require additional wire - supplied was not enough for a big room.
I got these because i cannot understand the dialogue on movies and dvds using my multi thousand dollar surround system. these headphones are great. they are comfortable and sound excellent. i do not use the SRS option. the reception is as other reviews have said. excellent in the same room, fine in the next room, upstairs, across the house, it depends on how you hold your head. I am very satisfied with this product. Now I have to get a pair for my wife.
This is a great charger for my Canon G5 camera battery. It only took two(2) hours to charge the battery. The only thing wrong is the colored indicators are a bit deceptive. They are only there to represent what the flashing LED represents. There is only one LED that flashes at varying speeds to indicate the level of charge. It does charge much faster than the charger you have to plug into the camera though. That could be a bad thing because the charger you plug into the camera charges more slowly. But if you need speed and portability this is the charger to get.
This case is great in an appliance type of way. It would be hard to be in love with it, but it is a good case, and has been quite durable.
after 2 years of use the battery starts to loose power and doesn't go to full cycles of charge-discharge. No need to say time to chnge it.
good lense the only lense to fit a vx1000..Best fisheye money can buy...
I wish the area covering the lens had a flap or maybe there could a model that would accommodate the camera with the adapter on but there isn't. That being said this is a fine product to use on the 5700. It fits like a glove and is easy to remove and replace the camera.
I would recommend this to anyone buying their first swivel adapter for their main light. It's a great piece and very easy to use. It's sturdy and offers a great amount of variety of movement. If you can afford it, buy as many of these as you can; otherwise, for your other strobes, any other cheaper model will be fine.
The coaxial connector on the back unthreads really easily and it's pretty cheap feeling. Assembly is wonky and the base isn't very heavy (falls over easily). Gets okay reception but not as good as I was expecting.
Great price, beautiful screen, simple user interface, nice features. The microSD slot is a great feature, allowing me to expand from my original 8GB of memory to 16GB (8gb + 8gb card). Don't know whether it will recognize cards higher than 8gb, but that is adequate for my needs. Have movies, music, & photos all on the device with room to spare. Kept me sane on a long trip from the west coast to the east coast.Read some of the other reviews noting that the item freezes from time to time. I experienced this same issue until I udpated the firmware. Since then it functions flawlessly.Sansa has an updater utility that will sense the device connected to the computer and download any required updates. Strongly recommend installing the utility if you are going to use the View or any of the other sansa players.
I was a little skeptical buying this after reading all of the negative reviews, but the few positive ones kept me curious. I just bought it an hour or two ago and the spots that I could not even get A signal in my house, now get good to excellent. It does work, but I WAS NOT impressed with the setup disk at all. To be honest, I just plugged it in a few times and after the 4th it found my network and set itself up. I turned my encryption and security features back on and it still works. The only thing the guy at CompUSA told me was that you MUST have the correct router, or it WILL NOT work. So far, so good.
We purchased the Certance CD 72 internal tape drive to replace a seagate DDS4 tape drive that failed in our Dell Poweredge 4600 server.The internal tape drive was easy to install and setup and works great.
I have ordered this filter about 1-2 months ago. When I got the item, big surprise: the filter had a quite large fingerprint on a side, impregnated into the glass. It looked as someone touched the glass when it was still warmed during production. I complained about this at Amazon and they return the money. I thought it was just an accident and I made a big mistake: ordered another item. When I got it, an even bigger surprise: the second filter has 2 large fingerprints on the side, impregnated into the glass. After a second complain to Amazon, they decided to send me for free a third filter. I got it yesterday, and I guess you already know what the surprise was. The third filter has 3 (three) fingerprints on the side impregnated into the glass! But this time the fingerprints are quite small and the filter is usable in a way.Amazon is the best seller I have known so far, but this review is not about Amazon, but Tiffen product. I don't know how other reviewers gave such a high rate for this crap. When you receive 3 items, each of them being worse than the previous, there is no quality at all in the product. A filter has to be flawless, without any spots or scratches on the glass.For now on I will stay away for any Tiffen products. I haven't seen any lower quality than in Tiffen products.
Can't compare to Bose 151 but for the money it's a good speaker for the deck. I upgraded to the Bose but didn't really need to.I just wanted the best for my backyard to enjoy my Sirius radio by the pool and spa. And Bose IS the best. (but very expensive )
i had purchsed a Garmen 270 model last year sometime and used it often. i liked it so much i purchased two more as gifts for christmas. both are being used and are very much enjoyed.
I have had my unit for 3 years now and the only problem in all that time is when the lid button to indicate closed position broke off. It was an easy fix and the unit still works to this day. Running a lens cleaner every now and then helps to keep the sound quality and readability up to par, also.As for battery life; 12 hours using alkaline and 10 hrs with nimh, average. Higher bitrates tend to increase drain so I suggest 128 to 192 as the best range for battery life and sound quality.WMA support is excellent and yes, you can use VBR for mp3.I am planning on buying another one when this one finally up and dies on me.
I had a problem with the wide angle lens after the warranty expired and Olympus made it right. Good camera but the auto focus in low light is erratic. I understand that it's the same with all brands of DSLRs.
I have tested the ruby orb, gunmetal and this perfect fan .... great cooling and silent fan. huge and pretty... i like it y love it
I love my Zen V. I've had mine since August. The only thing I regret is getting the 2GB instead of the 4GB. I did have some trouble with it freezing and locking up, but I contacted customer service and they actually sent me a new one. I didn't care for the ear buds at all, they where horrible. But what do you expect? So instead I invested in a pair of EP-630 Earphones by creative. LOVE them. In all, easy to use, controls are great, beneficial size and weight.
Works great for Primera II inkjet CD printer... FYI, anyone who has a Primera II should consider removing the cartridges and cleaning the print head with alcohol before use to save on wasted CD's...
I bought this sleeve for my 12" Lenovo laptop fearing it may be a little too big. But in fact it is a perfect fit, not too loose and not too tight. My laptop easily slides in and out, the outside pocket is great for the electric cord. The soft material offers perfect cushioning without bulk.
I am a wedding photographer by trade, and the D200 sucks the life out of batteries no matter what. I bought 5 of these to have on hand, fully charged at a normal 10 hour wedding. I have found recently, that I only need to use 2 batteries for a 10 hour wedding at constant shooting. It is a must have backup/additional battery. Highly recommended for anyone to buy.
I put this behind my entertainment center because I needed way more than 2 outlets. Very pleased with the product. I have more than enough outlets now and what is nice about this product is that you can close the outlets that you're currently not using, so you don't have to worry about anything falling into them.
Based on the pictures shown on Amazon as well as Logitech's web site, one would believe the dropping your iPod into the dock charges and provides the audio connection to the speakeres. You'd be incorrect on both counts. You still have to plug into the computer to charge this thing, and there's a cable (not shown in any of the pictures) that you have to plug into the top of your iPod to make the audio connection.We returned this item and went with something by Altec Lansing in the same price range instead...we're much happier with it.
This was a drop-in replacement for my blown amp in my HSU Research VTF-2, and sounds just as good as the original amp did. So far, well worth the money!
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Bought these speakers to add to my boat as I only had two from the factory. Hooked directly to the other two channels from my head unit they sound great. Note that the max watts is 55 for continous play not a true 100 watts each. Also, the tweeters come in a different mount then in the picture and have to be removed to use the one pictured and they are in there good. I bent the tweeter cone on the second one attempting this and I just got it back from the factory. I would give them a true 5 but the fact I had to remount them in the setting I wanted was a PITA.
I was debating bewteen this and the Toshiba Multimedia Hub. I tried this thinking to save 50 bucks, but ended up having problems with the audio. Everything else worked fine, but I could not get the surround sound out of my 5.1 speakers, only the front channels played. After rechecking the settings, I tried with another computer with the same result. Not sure if it was a bandwidth issue with the USB (I had my network and one USB device pugged in) or a defective unit. I contacted the manufactuer who was no help to say the least and only went through the same steps in the booklet to set up the settings. After I told him I did all that, all he could come up with was to send it back to the retailer and get a replacement. I ended up getting the Toshiba which worked perfectly. I would recommend spending the extra money for a quality product you know will work.
The product is exactly what was needed!My wife wanted the satellite radio for her office, but also wanted to be able to take it with her on the road. This kit allws her to do both, and so easily that the instructions were hardly necessary. Very convenient!
I chose this frame over its competitors mainly because of Philips brand recognition, and because it looked the best among all offerings. The frame basically works out of the box, and if you don't touch it, you can have nice, smooth slideshows that you'll enjoy. The best mode of operation I found on it was just plugging in a CF card straight from a camera. And honestly, it does look great as a frame I'd put on a coffee table somewhere, compared to its clunky competitors.Unfortunately, the operative words are "don't touch"!However, these frames are meant for people who are not tech savvy, and they are meant to be updated with new pictures frequently. The Philips 8' frame failed completely on both accounts, making this purchase one of the worst electronics shopping experiences of my electronics shopping career!First of all, it doesn't like all JPEGs, it only likes some JPEGs. If you have photos that Adobe Photoshop has even looked at (with standards compliant updates of metadata, for instance) the frame goes crazy and shows giant X marks where the photo should be, taking several seconds to show even the X mark during preview. Everyone else shows the photos (web browsers, the MS picture viewer, photoshop, cameras) but the frame just refuses. For such photos, you have to slog through their own software to have them resized and metadata-sanitized, which works less than half of the time (see below).Second of all, the user interface on the frame, though not entirely unreasonable, is completely incompatible with the notion of having LOTS of photos in it. Basically, if you're in thumbnail mode looking at photo #500 out of #1000, you have to page through all 500 photos before the one you're looking at, before you'll be allowed to exit the browsing menu. Especially if you're unlucky enough to have presented the frame with 500 of the JEPG files it doesn't like (taking several seconds to show each X thumbnail), getting out of the menu can take up your entire day. Who came up with that brilliant idea?As others have already said, the PC software for managing photos on the frame is an absolutely unacceptable piece of trash. It doesn't work if you drag and drop photos too fast, it doesn't work with all flash cards (it doesn't like SD cards very much, especially those used with Canon cameras, whereas it's OK with CF cards as far as I can tell), it spends entire days trying to come up with the thumbnails of photos you want to move into the frame (even though MS Windows already has the thumbnails precomputed in the directories already). Furthermore, it keeps failing in interesting yet inexplicable ways, such as claiming you do not have enough space on the storage device, even when you have 80% free on the on-board storage. Forget about removing photos via the software; you'll just regret it. Certainly, don't expect to mix and match photos, manage albums, move in photos from a PC, consolidate photo stores, etc.To top it all off, on day 3 of its use, one of the two frames I purchased just stopped working. The on/off button was on, but nothing was going on on the screen; no brigthness adjustment, no on/off switching, no resetting with the paperclip got it to relent and start showing something, anything, ever again.The Philips support was offensive and unbelievably incompetent. After waiting for 45 minutes (I am not exaggerating folks), I got a person who basically recited the pitiful FAQ on the Philips web site for me. There was no way to speak to a technical person to escalate. Instead, I was asked to return their broken frame to them, at my own expense, and wait for 8-13 weeks for a replacement. Are these guys for real? Seriously.I've owned many Philips devices over the years. It hasn't always been a beautiful experience, but overall I have had no reason to hate Philips before. This frame really changed my view of the entire company. Basically, I will never buy another Philips component again, unless my life depends on it (perhaps not even then...)
If you are buying better quality cables, buy the better analog cables... I have several of these cables for long runs and they have no noticeable difference vs more expensive cables. These work great for me for installations where the sources will not be very close to the television.
This book was an eye-opener for me. It discusses the strengths and weaknesses of networks and the Internet; what to look out for; how to protect yourself; what makes the systems tick. I agree with another reviewer who mentioned that it was hard to put the book down. Aside from the author's own writings, there are hundreds of additional references which can be used to research hacking and defending networks on the Internet. This book is invaluable for system administrators.
I sent n email with the following question to customer service:"Which formats may I play on Axion AXN6079 7-Inch Twin Monitor Portable DVD System?"First email answer:"This unit will play most formats." Signed by Reginald K. Johnson.Asked again:"Will you be so kind to tell me exactly which formats does it play? There are more than 30 video formats...Textual Answer:"All excerpt VCD's." Signed by Reginald K. JohnsonThird email: Are u sure you want to work in customer service? I'm planning not to buy the equipment due to your help.2 weeks and still no answer...That was in 2008 I think. Today, 2 Feb 2010 I received this email, from JOHN &lt;john785@zoominternet.net>:"I NOTICE THAT WHEN YOU SENT A EMAIL TO CUSTOMER SERVICE REGARDING VIDEO FORMATS THAT YOU TOLD THAT PERSON ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO WORK IN CUSTOMER SERVICE. HE DID ANSWER IT FOR YOU AS HE STATED IT WILL WORK ALL EXCEPT VCD , AND YES THERE ARE MORE THAN 30 THATS WAY HE SAID ALL BUT THE VCD FORMATS WILL NOT PLAY I THINK HE ANSWERED YOU CORRECT BUT YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND , SO DO NOT MAKE CUSTOMER SERVICE TO BE AT FAULT THATS THE PROBLEM TODAY THE CUSTOMERS ARE THE BIG PROBLEM TODAY IN THE SERVICE BUSINESS TODAY , IT JUST SHOWS HOW STUPID PEOPLE ARE AS THEY DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS BEING TOLD TO THEM AND THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF IT FROM READING YOUR PROFILE AT AMAZON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 "Nice answer. What customer service!!!
These little zip tie mounts are great for what they are. They will handle a 4 in zip tie but only for light duty. I used them for cable management on a computer build.Pros: Small, easy to use (unless you have thick fingernails like I do, then the very thin peel off backing is hard to manage) easy to hide, good for small jobs. 1/2 inch mounts are hard to find.Cons: Too small, not very effective for 4 in ties as they become unmounted easily. Very little pressure is required to pull these away from the mounting surface. For regular 4 inch mounts I would go for the 3/4 inch size. That being the case, you can find a better buy at Lowe's without the shipping. Black zip ties are about 2-2.50 for a 25 pack. By the way, Coolerguys have great shipping and services; I recommend them for any purchases you are contemplating.
After using other brands, started using B+W and hooked. Best of the best, just get it. You won't regret your investment.
This is a great mouse. It's comfortable and works great with my laptop. The batteries are easy to access (not like my other mouse, which the only way to get to the battery was to drop it and the top would fall off). The only drawback I find with this mouse (and I don't believe it's the mouse's fault) is that it stops working when I plug in my iPod. I think that's an Apple problem that I haven't figured out yet. Overall, this mouse works very well.
Although It appears Dell has discontinued this little television, (mine was a referb) if you can still find it I can highly recommend you buy it.Bought mine from Amazon 3rd party for $212 ! The picture and sound quality is VERY good for an LCD HDTV, easily surpassing the 32" LCD we have by another manufacturer. (although NOT surpassing our InFocus 7205 HD projector!)This TV was manufactured by Phillips for Dell and the quality shows it. My teenage sons each have one and they are used as both TV and computer monitor. Comes without a manual but can be downloaded from Dell. Two thumbs up !
I use this card with a Windows XP box and it works just fine. Installation was no problem, and I didn't have any pops/clicks the other reviewers noted. The is about the cheapest "professional" soundcard you can get. The sound (recording or playback) is basically perfect - no noise whatsoever. The breakout box is great since you don't have to keep going behind your PC to make connections. It also reduces the noise you'll pick up if you're doing any recording. The outputs are 1/4" TRS jacks, and you"ll need 1/4" to 3.5mm adapters if you want to connect to any regular computer speakers. I use these with Alesis M1 Active 520 monitor speakers and the sound is wonderful.
It works perfectly, transmitting a beautiful high-quality picture from my MacBook to my flat screen Samsung television.
I just brought this card from ebay, and I have to say, it is the best. my current rig is xp2700 with 768mb of ram. it is a day/night difference in 3d mark. my old card is a geforce 3, score 1000 with this one it is 5000.also the tech demos on ati's website are simply smazing.I did not encounter any instability issue or driver issue, I play warcraft 3 for the most part.now it is getting cheap, buy it before it is gone.
Perfect speaker wire for most applications. I purchased along with some speakers and a reciever which saved me a trip to the hardware store.
I had high expectations about the D2 but got extremely disappointed with it. I used to have a clix that I lost and after reading about the D2 I felt attracted to the 2.5in screen, which is very nice, the SD slot, and battery life.Once I received the D2 I got very annoyed with its unintuitive interface. I eventually got it going and was able to transfer video and audio, both played with great quality.So, why didn't I like the D2? It has some great features, but the interface requires a lot of taping to get it going. The stylus pen can't be put away, it just hangs from an elastic band, not the most elegant function. It felt bulky compared to the clix and I missed the flash games, I am a Sudoku addicted! I saw that flash is now supported by the D2 with the latest firmware but you have to go looking around for games. Maybe I got too used to the simplicity of the clix. I also realized that battery life was never an issue with my old clix and read that the new screen, though smaller than the D2's, is beautiful with its AMOLED technology. The D2 does work with napster to go.
This kit allows me to use my older, and now obscure, AGT Sportscaster xm radio from my car with any device that has an auxillary in my home. The AGT Home Kit easy to use and set up.
Simple cheap little charger for an IPod. No fancy extras but if you are like me and you use your Pod everywhere you go you need extra chargers and I have not seen another for this price.
I cannot be more pleased with your service regarding my purchase of this item. It was a holiday gift.The Garmin Nuvi 360 is very easy to use and the recipient is happy with it.I originally ordered elsewhere on Dec 1, my order was completely lost and never processed. When I realized on Dec 15 what took place, I ordered from Amazon and each step of the way the order was handled in the fastest and most professional manner. Arrival was swift, and we recommend you highly!
This combo package of cordless mouse and cordless number pad had a defective mouse ... the gift recipient is returning it to me to seek a warranty replacement from the mfgr or the seller ...
I love this amp. Im gona order another for 2 Insignias and 2 Pioneer Ts=w308d4 12s. I was shocked because i had a sony explode 800 watt on the Insignias and put the Pyle on them, man the pyle does a whole lot better. It may be cheap but i give it two thumbs up.
The measuring device is of excellent quality, measuring power which is to buy it and help me to check my results lor thesis univesitaria ... I recommend it positively.
i bought this flash because i was not happy with the results i was getting from the built in pop up flash.right out of the box and not even reading about all the possible settings i took fantastic pictures at a family gathering. my wife tried to steel it from me and she also took some great photos.i highly recommend this flash if you want to make a big improvement in your flash photography.a little pricey but money well spent.one of the best purchases i have made in camera equipment.
I purchased this adapter hoping to read xD cards from my wife's camera in our Playstation 3. It did not work. The adapter itself functions, but not for the purpose for which I needed it.
I love my Sony DSC92 It does every thing I need and more.People Can not beleive the photo sharpness and I love how eazy it is to use ,with a camera that fits in your pocket.
Remember that prices on this Ipod have gone down significantly because it is the old 2004 model. Spend a little more, and instead buy the newly released model, which supposedly an 18-hour battery life as opposed to the first-generation's 8-hour battery life. I have the new 2nd generation Ipod Mini, which I bought this weekend, and it is terrific. I haven't been able to clock the battery life, but I charged it for the first time on Saturday, and today (Tuesday evening) it is at about half of its original charge.
This is my first projector and beleive me, nothing more easy to use than this. Just turn it on, conect and use. Beautiful image and perfect for my home video system. Dont doubt it, get it and be happy.
I bought this camera a year ago and am not happy. First of all, when you press on the button to take the picture, you have to hold it down for several seconds before it even snaps the picture! If you've ever tried to capture that &quot;moment&quot;, this is not the camera for you-the moment will have already passed by the time the camera takes the picture. Also, when you zoom in to take a picture, say, of a baby's face, it cuts the head off-the window is not true to what you get. When you take pictures with this camera, be sure to allow about a centimeter or so around what the camera shows to be your picture, otherwise, you'll always get shopped off heads, etc. It does take good clean pictures, if you're interested in it for scenery-great, for people-not so great.
Battery worked great for a month, then just died. Will not charge. Very disappointed in the life span of this battery. The last battery I had lasted at least a year or more.
First impression is that it's a bit bulkier than the kind found at stores, but it has worked well for my overseas trips so far. Remember that this is an electronics item, so the shipping rates are a bit more expensive than say CDs, but with the low price here, it still can't be beat. Additional notes: made in China and Lifetime Warranty. I'm very happy with this purchase.
Based on a great many reviews that I have read both here and elsewhere on the net, it is my opinion that there is a manufacturer's defect related to this unit. My DVD recorder worked perfectly...until it died for no apparent reason. Called Panasonic and they told me to pound sand because it's out of warranty.Something's up with this item. I've read way too many stories of similar failures. Panasonic ought to fix these for free before someone nails them with a class action lawsuit, in my opinion. As it is, I have little more than a Panasonic paperweight.
I brought the iriver t10 in feb. of 2006 and I haven't had any major problems with it. i paid only $119.00 for mines at the time. it was easy to install and even easier to use. I use it at work when I am in the office sitting at the computer. The sound quaility is great. I wanted an mp3 player so as to get rid of those clunky portable cd players and I am very glad I did however, even though I am pleased with the overall performance of the iriver t10 it does not have enough space. I can only fit about 238 songs on it because most of the songs I downloaded are over 4 minutes long; But I am still glad i made the switch and this product was a good investment. At least for me.
i bought this item because i needed to connect my wd tv live to a regular tv that doesn't have a hdmi connection, when i tried it the first time it didn't work. there was no signal on my tv, so you don't have plug the cable in the same order of the colors. it goes like this:3 RCA / tvwhite / yellowred / redyellow / white
This product is really nice, great picture quality etc. The dircetions stink and it is a bit confusing to set up if you haver never done it before but worth it. I recommend this product.
i just purchased this laptop recently as a companion to my desktop system and i couldn't be more satisfied with its performance. i'm an artist by trade and a heavy gamer on the side and this little portable (which is suprisingly easy to transport) has catered to my every need flawlessly. running photoshop and illustrator at the same time with multiple large documents open didn't give me any trouble at all. the system comes loaded with preinstalled software that's actually useful too, although there is the usual junk progs that always end up on store bought computers along with it, but that was easily uninstalled within half an hour. the battery holds a decent 3 hour charge and juices up nice and fast (an hour and a half) when i'm low. and while it's not the best gaming computer in the world, i was able to run plenty of 3d games online and off with relative ease and respectable graphics performance.my only possible complaint is the awkwardness of the jumpy touch pad, but that is easily solved by purchasing a $10 usb mouse at radio shack or where ever.in short, if you're looking for a machine that's great for work and will be able to have fun on your lunch break, you can't possibly go wrong with this toy. and at under $1k, it's well worth the price. :)
These are really nice speakers. The highs are clear; the bass is tight. The midrange is a tad thin but really clean. I have a pair of AR 215PS bookshelf speakers at about the same price. The Wharfedales are flat out better in all categories. They fill a medium size room with smooth sound; they even look better. NICE!!!Just to address a couple of issues. The Black Ash speakers I received have silver accents on the top and bottom front of the speakers, but not on the front center of the units. As I said above they look very good. The dimensions are 15 1/8" High X 8 1/4" Wide X 6 1/2" Deep. The Wharfedale manual that comes packed with the speakers lists frequency response as 48 to 20,000 Hz. The tweeters are fero-fluid cooled.
I have owned an Olympus 340 for two years and I've been very happy with it...but I felt like I needed to graduate to the next level. The quality and features were not as good as I would have liked. So, after MUCH research where the Olympus 3040 was frequently popping up, I bought it about a month ago. My first set of photos, when I still hadn't learned how to use any of the features, printed beautifully! Stick them in a frame and you'd have trouble telling them from a 35mm photo! That is what I was looking for in a digital camera! The only problem I might mention is just that I've been using it for a month and I still cannot figure out how to use much of it! The menus are not very intuitive and I end up doing a lot of searching when I want to do basic things like change the default photo quality setting or use the timer! I'm sure I'll learn it all soon, but I think they took a step backward on the "user-friendliness". But, for the HUGE upgrade in quality, I wouldn't go back to my 340 for anything!
Cheap, works perfectly, ships in a reasonable amount of time. You can't argue with a good deal.
This thing was easy to program and has eliminated 5 remotes. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to consolidate all their remotes. I've had two older Universal remote models and a couple other brands and this one is the best yet. The only negative I have is the buttons don't light up in the same way as the older versions which I liked better.
Would like it even better if it had a little flap for the USB cable so the GPS didn't have to be removed from the case.
excellent size and screen size camera, quality is very good and the options are amazing. Its very good for its price. excellent buy
not that good as expected. It just removes dust which can easily done with any soft cloth.
I waited for a week an a half to get this cd player and it did not work. The player would not recognize when a cd was loaded (and yes I had it loaded correctly). I tried several different cd's and different outlets as well as my car, nothing worked. I was not very impressed with the case either.... For the price I wasn't expecting top of the line but I was expecting better.
Both the 72 and 48 disk wallets are great DVD cases if you want to seperate your disks by genre, etc. Note that this model does not have the handle pictured in the photo.
i got my eye Q go camera as a gift and 2days later had to take it back because it got to hot and i didn't know what was wrong with it and the store i got it from gave me a nother one, so i have been trying to take pictures inside and they just don't come out. if you by one of these cameras it is for out side use only, it's also not a camera to use if you want to print the pictures out. they come out not good... if i had to bye a camera it wouldn't be this one, beleive me....
Well the subject line says it all. After 5 years everything still works great. It is a CRT (bulkier), but SD shows are an Excellent picture (unlike SD show/channels on HD TVs!)Dave
Best headphones I have owned in years, and I have bought quite a few pairs. Sound as good as my Grado SR60s. Great on the plane for 'noise cancelling', with no need for powered assistance. I prefer the foam ends, but they get dirty after about 8 weeks. I bought 6 pairs of new foam ends [...]. Totally worth it.
One filter will reduce enough light for you to open up the aperture bigger while allowing some motion blurs under a bright sun.Two filters stacked will reduce the exposure to anywhere from 3 seconds to 20 seconds shooting waterfalls, waves and streets under a bright sun. Pointing at the sky, the exposure goes down to a second or less, so basically you can't blur the clouds motion in daylight.One note though, stacking filters might create black vignetting at the corners on some wide-angle lenses. It works fine at 18mm with the Canon 18-55mm kit lens.
Brother says that one cartridge will print 2500 copies. Well after we set up the machine and noticed how quickly we had to replace the cartridge that came with the printer, I decided to get 5 reams of 500 sheets and use only these to print off the MFC. After going a little more than halfway through this paper supply, it REFUSED to print because, as the display said, the toner life ended. I was forced to replace the cartridge with a new one, even though it seemed apparent to me that the old one was still working just fine.Mind you, we do not use the printer to print things that take up a lot of ink. Just regular typing. But regardless of how much toner I used, I object to the fact that the machine simply refused to print, but instead displayed a sign saying "toner life end"I think the folks at Brothers have discovered a way to make money by selling lots of cartridges to those who have the misfortune of buying this product. Buyer Beware!!!The printer/scanner/functions are fine. But I think that there was a lack of honesty in the claim that the cartridge life was 2500. Think 1400 tops.I am editing this post after having had the machine a while longer. If I could change the evaluation to one star, I would do so, because of the problem described above.
These headphones are great for listening to all kinds of music, not just heavy bass, but that is where they excel. I found that they were very comfortable, and delivered a wonderful listening experience. However, about 2 months after buying them and using them constantly (I kept them plugged into my iPod and wore them around my neck for easy access) I noticed the coating on the actual headphone area was tearing and coming off, revealing the wires. If you get these, all I have to say is be careful with them, apparently, they're a bit delicate.
Plays in every machine,Every disc in the pack was good!If unsure just get this one!!!
If you're building a NAS and using Linux, this is the RAID card you want! It's cheap and it recognizes the big 2TB drives that most older RAID cards can't. I built my media server in a Chenbro NAS case, 4x 2TB Seagate HDs with this StarTech RAID card and FreeNAS. It's working perfectly.
It is somewhat difficult to rate this product, as it has both pluses and minuses.On the positive side:1. The 5.6" screen is a real plus. I'm glad I got that size and not something smaller.2. It does a good job showing upcoming turns and intersections.3. It recalculates routes quickly.On the negative side:1.When the unit is first turned on, while it sometimes finds the satellites in a few minutes, it often takes 15-20 minutes. I have not been able to discern any real pattern as to how long it takes to find the satellites. For a while, I thought that putting the vehicle in motion before turning the unit on caused the problem, but now I am not sure that that is the case.On a recent trip through Alabama, it had the satellites, then lost them for about an hour before finding them again.2. It cannot find a location by road intersection. This would be a helpful feature.3. Elevation is given in yards ASL. What good is that? I don't know of anyone who uses yds ASL.4. I am not sure what time zone ETA is in. It appears to be in Pacific Standard Time. I have not found anything that tells for sure what time zone ETA is in or if it can be reset to my local time.5. Included with the unit is a DVD with instructions and backup maps. That would be fine IF my computer had a DVD reader. They should also offer a CD.6. The unit sometimes is slow to recognize that I want to take a by-pass around a city rather than going straight through like it wants to do.As to the company itself, I am not sure what is going on there. The Quick Start Manual contains a Registration and Order Form, but no address on where to send it and no shipping/handling cost table. Also, I sent them an e-mail six weeks ago asking some questions and have yet to receive a reply.Given the relatively low price for a unit with a 5.6" screen, perhaps I shouldn't expect a lot out of it. However, a little bit of software improvement would make for a lot better unit.
After reading all of the reviews, I had high expectations for this camera.While the menus are very complicated, and seemingly needlessly so, they can be mastered. But the camera doesn't seem to be able to easily retain settings, despite following the manual as closely as possible. Battery life is quite short, despite not using the LCD screen or flash, and I couldn't find anyone that has additional batteries in stock.Other issues involved the camera's failure to connect to my computer [an iMac], although Nikon help desk couldn't figure out why. ....My previous digicam, a Canon A20, has performed flawlessly, and in fact took pictures as good--if not often better at the same outdoor event as this Nikon. I am not a high-end professional, nor do I think you should have to be one to produce superior results with this camera. I bought it specifically to be able to control the exposure more, i.e. shutter speed, along with a reduced "shutter lag."So far, I'm disappointed on all counts, even allowing for my lack of sophistication when it comes to high-end digital photography. The LCD screen is almost unconscionably small, which is housed in a much larger flip-out panel that could easily accomodate a larger one. To me this is an indication of the haphazard approach Nikon has made with this particular camera, having had no other experience with Nikon previously. I strongly recommend you try this out in person, and then make sure everything works before any time elapses.
Yes it works but for my purposes with a DSLR tripod A yoga sand bag works better for less than half the price. I bought one of these and a yoga sand bag and this one doesn't really get used at all. It does hold more sand so is heaver but the yoga bag is designed differently and ends up being much more convenient for use with my Manfroto tripod.
Guys, this is the best player I have ever owned. Yes, it has its share of problems but then look at the price !!! Yeah, the remote doesn't have an eject button, sometimes the audio goes out of sync(ONLY for badly coded DivX files & its fixed by pressing system menu twice)..... But it plays WHATEVER I throw at it. DivX, XviD mpeg, mpg, vcd's picture cd's. Drop the files on a dvd, burn & play the disc. WHOLE seasons of 24 fits on 2 DVD's & plays with DVD quality on this player. It has progressive scan, 4x upsampling... the works.It'll be hard to imagine myself without this player now. Had it for 9 months now. Best $53 ever spent !!!
Great value for superb sound. Subwoofer really powerful. Crisp treble from smaller speakers. Would recommend to any friend.
I originally bought this product to protect my wooden desk from the heat of my laptop (for those of you looking for something to serve that purpose, I would suggest a "chill pad"), but eventually brought it to work instead! I also use a laptop at work, and found my neck to be sore at the end of the day from being hunched over to look at the screen. With the laptop stand, it's now perfectly elevated to my eye level - and no more neck pain! The only one downfall is that you'll have to attach a separate keyboard - the stand jiggles if you try to type on the actual laptop, which personally makes me dizzy when I'm looking at a moving screen! Once you've attached a peripheral keyboard, you should be set to go.
I bought one of these babies in December 2006, and installed in a AXP 2600+ machine, with a CoolerMaster RealPower 450W PSU. ZERO problems. I use it to play Half Life 2, Episode One and Counter Strike: Source. What I like the most is the energy requirements, being a middle class card in the Nvidia 7000 series, the power consumption is good even when it is IDLE ( 16 watts according to some reviews).The PCB is black and the DVI ports are neon green, a feature that many users find attractive, and since I got a black PCB Motherboard to match (MSI K7N2 Delta2 Platinum), my system looks incredible.PROS: Nice looking card, a little factory overclock, dual DVI ports, decent performance, great power consumptionCONS: If you are concerned with noise problems, this card's fan speed cannot be regulated, so it can get a little noisy... when use Nvidia drivers, some games complain, if this is an issue, get the ones from XFXFinal toughts: If you are on a budget and didn't what to do the change to PCI-E, this card can bring some extra juice to your system without hurting your wallet
I have never been able to achieve the prints per page suggested by HP. I am currently printing a pdf form that I started over an hour ago. The form is 5 pages long and I am waiting on page 4 to print out. The scanner software is OK, but you need to upgrade if you use the scanner regularly. If you want just a scanner to have on hand, this is OK. The one function that is handy, is the copier function. It is faster than the printer, but that isn't saying much. The fourth page just popped out, one hour and twenty one minutes after starting.I would suggest spending more money for a newer product.
I've had this for a couple of years now, and I'd say it was a good purchase. The Harmony 676 has all of the features you can expect in a semi-expensive universal remote. It's computer programmable, lights up a nice blue color, works with every device you can throw at it, and fits nicely in your hand. What's nice about this one versus previous remotes I've owned is it's really good on batteries, I've only had to change them twice in two years!The only gripe I have is the software that comes with it is a bit buggy on a Mac, and doesn't seem to be updated that often. Aside from that, it's a good buy.
I purchased these headphones because the earbud style is the only ones that would stay in my ear. These kept coming out, and the wire had a short in it. I was very dissapointed in the product. Every time I moved my head they popped out of my ear. I have since then purchased a different name brand and I am very happy with them. They are also the earbud style.
I am a jogging man and I enjoy the Salsa music in the radio during my jogging time. I use all days
When my EOS 10D arrived I was without the lens I really wanted (Canon's 28-135 IS) so my local Wolf store let me 'borrow' this as a holdover. I [took] about 400 pictures at a local horse show and was astounded at how soft the pictures came out. So bad were the images that I thought my 10D had the fabled 'focus' issue. I quickly returned the lens and advanced my purchase of a prime (the Canon EF 50mm macro 2.5). Wow - like having a different camera. The 28-90 has a fast, quiet autofocus, but after that the only good thing is it's price. If you're interested in sharp pictures at all, spend some extra money - you'll be happier in the long run.
Perfect fit on my 2002 Sentra. I just wished I would have known that they also sold it in tan. I would have rather had it match my dash but the black doesn't look bad though. It fit perfectly flush and I couldn't be happier.
Easy to set up and use, even for the older, less tech smart users like myself. Love the sound quality! I will buy another iRiver when I eventually upgrade.
I bought these for my Sony earphones after my earbuds mysteriously "disappeared" from my earphones so I bought these as alternative. They looked smooth, almost exactly like the Sony replacement buds and were definitely a cheaper alternative to the Sony brand replacements yet they kept slipping off! I usually carry my Ipod to and from school clipped on my jeans and while walking they would just slip off and in that instant the replacement bud would just pop out of the earphone and I would have to replace them more frequently than I anticipated. The sound quality isn't great either, but I suppose for the price, you can really expect much. I've gone back to the Sony replacement buds, they might be a little overpriced but they last longer and sound quality is way better than these buds.
i bought this hp a1610n after my emachine of 5 years finally gave up the ghost. i was leary of getting anything with the new vista on it, so i bought this one refurbished from the hp website. i have had nothing but problems one after the other with it since day one. the graphics card in it is "less than satisfactory"... one error after another on the system itself, have horrible problems trying to uninstall ANYTHING. And tech support is non existent.To be honest .. everything i have ever purchased from hp has been a huge disappointment... to the extent i have informed my husband to beat me severely about the head and shoulders the next time i pick up anything from hp for the shopping cart lol.From now on i believe ill recheck emachine or i will take my chances on Dell. this machine needs reformatted now and judging from the reviews, im afraid to even try. It doesnt matter how cheap something is price-wise.. if it doesnt function properly, then it is NOT worth the money. i realize that going refurbished is risky, however when it comes straight from the company, i expect minimal problems and have been VERY disappointed.in my opinion hp takes advantage of those of us that cannot afford the higher priced machines, or those of us that arent technically inclined enough to make a pc do what we want it to do.
I bought this software to help with both trail and street navigation with my Meridian GPS. After driving around with the unit once, I thought there was a problem with my GPS. It consistently showed me driving 500-1000ft off the current road I was actually on. I tried to contact technical support to see about a repair, but they won't answer e-mails or phone calls. I finally found a news posting that said the maps were just inaccurate. So I put it to the test. I drove down a major highway (I-95 in New York/Connecticut) with full view of the sky (WAAS mode) and let the GPS keep my track. When I got back, the track on the GPS screen was 500ft off the highway (I was in the water at one point). I downloaded the track to MapSend, and it showed the same thing. I was never even close to the highway or any other street I was on. Then I took the waypoints from the track and plotted them in Microsoft Mappoint. All the points were right on the roads I travelled. I found out the reason. The MapSend maps are based on outdated and inaccurate TIGER line files (US Census data, available for free). Other software is based of other vendors (NavTech and others), that is much more accurate and the vendor has to pay royalties. Mappoint uses NavTech data, and so does some of the Garmin products. MapSend uses the TIGER data to keep the cost down, and passes on the value to you. In short, MapSend is completely worthless. The POIs are outdated by many years, you never know what street you're on, and tech support is unreachable.
WHEN TRYING TO SET UP FOR 8 OR 10 TIMES WITH A D-LINK ROUTER, I GOT INTO A LOOP OF "NOT ABLE TO FIND WRE54G IN RANGE".THE NICE TECH SUPPORT IN INDIA WAS QUICK TO INFORM ME THAT MY VERSION 1 WAS INCOMPATABLE. HE SUGGESTED TO RETURN IT AND BUY VERSION 2 OR 3.BE SURE AND READ WHAT IT IS COMPATABLE WITH ON THE BOX OR IN THE TECNICAL DESCRIPTION ONLINE.I WOUND UP BUYING THE D-LINK DWL-G710 - IT IS COMPATABLE WITH "VIRTUALLY" (I HATE THAT WORD) ALMOST ALL ROUTERS.
The 42 " Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 1080p Plasma HDTV was delivered yesterday. The two "white glove" delivery servicemen removed the TV from the box, "assembled" the remote, plugged in the TV, and tested both to make sure they worked. They would not set up the TV because Panasonic TV's, unlike other brands, are not shipped with the pedestal attached. They said, "We are not installers, but deliverers and thus are prohibited from attaching the pedestal." I asked them to leave it sitting upside down in front of the entertainment center. After they left, I attached the pedestal, which consisted of attaching 2 metal poles to the pedestal with 4 screws, followed by attaching the pedestal to the TV with 4 more screws. It took me about 30 minutes because I had to read the instructions, study the diagram, and line up the poles in the appropriate positions. However, anyone who knew what they were doing could probably complete the task in 5 minutes. The TV weighs 128 lbs. I am a 60-yr-old female. I managed to turn the TV right side up; but I do not have enough body strength to lift 128 lbs into the entertainment center. So, I watched the TV last night while it sat on the floor. It will remain on the floor until someone comes over who can help me lift it; because I don't want to ask friends to come over solely to help me lift it.Needless to say, I was disappointed to find out the description of the white glove delivery service is not accurate for Panasonic TVs, because the pedestals are in a separate box from the TV. The "not so white" white glove delivery service detracted from what would otherwise have been a happy event. So, if it is important to you to have the TV set up for you, either don't buy a Panasonic or buy it somewhere other than amazon.com.
Since discovering Grado Headphones, I find that I HAVE to keep mine with me when I am out on the road. I find this unit to be the only way to travel with my power hungry cans.This little mahogany wood unit does a great job substituting for my home set up. It does not alter the sonics nor does it skimp on providing the power of my home setup. In short, it keeps me happy and looks good doing it. Highly recommended.
Canon PowerShot S50 is a nice little digital camera with 5 megapixel and 3X optical zoom. It has a load of exposure features from fully automatic to fully manual. It takes high quality pictures in JPG or RAW format with normal, fine or superfine resolutions. The only drawback is the focusing being a little slow. It is also sluggish under low light conditions. The rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery doesn't last long (never got it to go longer than 100 shots under normal shooting conditions with the LCD screen on) but can be recharged within an hour. Overall, a nice little camera to have around.
At first i was scared by bad reviews of this product about how slow it was and how unreliable it was and that it couldn't be used for windows readyboost or xbox360 console. But my brother bought the datastick sport a few years back and the centon brand left a good impression on my family which used the drive along with my brother. A sale came where this usb drive (Datastick Pro) was on sale on an online website(not Amazon) i couldn't resist i paied about a dollar per gigabyte which is a good deal. When i got the drive i was a little nervous thinking of all the bad reviews all over the internet but first thing i did was test the speed and its good enough for readyboost and xbox360 its transferring at about 10-12 mb/sec wjich i am pleased with (triple the speed of my last drive!). As for durability th build quality feels good and sturdy with its metal case and i have only had this for a short time so may update if anything changes. Maby the amazon sellers have defective units? not sure what their problem is. If you feel it is a good deal buy it you wont be disappointed.
This product provides the perfect match for workouts. I listen to both CDs and TV at the gym. The headphones are compact and easy to pack when not in use. Try them yourself. We have two pairs now.
That's right, it does exactly what it should! Highly recommended for anyone needing to do exactly what it does.
This is the second one of these mice I have purchased. It has preformed beyond expectations. Not having to sweep ones arm or have a pad down for it to work is great. It allows you to do most page changes or switching without raising your hand from it. They should offer a left handed version for those lefty's out there. For people who have never used a track ball type of mouse it might take a while to unlearn moving ones wrist, but once you do, you will never want to go back.
My PC is only a 5 year old 366Mhz Win 98; has the USB 1.1 ports so I knew this would fit the bill: namely, an easy, low cost, good quality scanner to use photos, magazine images, or other printed color documents into my Word or Nero CD cover program. Amazon delivered earlier than promised (for free, in a plain Amazon shipping outer box.It took longer to unpack and remove the shipping tapes than it did to install the Canon scanner driver. Canon includes a USB data cable. There is no power cord; the USB cable supplies that also.I skipped installing the other programs; I use M/S Photo Editor to launch the scanner and for most glossy photos I DON'T have to adjust gamma, brightness, or contrast. Although small, cheap, quiet, and slim, it delivers excellent results!.Not surprising to me: I use a Canon 35mm camera, 2 Canon color BubbleJet printers, and a 5 year old Canon LBP-460 laser printer with great results. Canon rules !Stop reading and just order one!
I purchased this to only do a handful of crimps in my home. I found the jacket cutter on the tool to be surprisingly good, it didn't nick the interior wires. The crimp portion left a little to be desired, but that could have been the ends I was using. For the money I don't think it is quite fair to compare this to a high quality ratcheting tool.If you would be planning to do lots of crimping spend a little more and pick up a more robust tool. If you only need to do a handful of connections and can deal with the minor imperfections - it is a good value for the money
I originally got this on discount at Best Buy as an impulse buy. This has proven to be very useful in terms of spreading the available usb ports on my computer. Although now, my computer has several of its own usb ports, I still keep it around. For portability, it's not very compact by design. I keep mine on the desktop hooked up to my printer, etc. So when I need to switch from desktop to laptop, I can easily move the devices without having to unplug every item. For ease of use, it loses a star. The ports are in the back, with a lone port on the top. The back ports making hiding the usb plugged devices easy, but it also makes plugging in new ones a pain. Only 3 ports in the back and a convenient one ono the top. Never had a problem with it in the few years I've owned it.
This battery works in all conditions and is a never fail battery. I have used it for 7 years and never had problems.
I am by no strech of the imagination, an audiophile...but I feel that I really got my money's worth with this receiver! Probably more receiver than I will ever need, but I won't have to upgrade any time soon!For the price ($120.00--shipping included), I've gotten a receiver as good as..if not better than..store bought for a lot less. More features, better price--great combination.I was so impressed, as soon as a Sherwood receiver with speakers came up, I bought one...($200--shipping inc), now the 7108 is in the bedroom!
Harmony makes the best multi function remote controls for all audio and video equipment. This is my second Harmony remote. I especially like the rechargeable batteries and the color display. It is very easy to read.The 'activities' buttons are a bit smaller than I would like but very useable. The Harmony 670, while not rechargeable, does have easier to control buttons. Overall, I would highly recommend this remote to anyone looking to replace multiple remotes on various equipment. The download is simple and easy.
Weighs less than a pound.Measures 7" x 3.5" x 1.4"Comes with an AC adapterRequires 4 "AAA"s if not using AC adapterPros:-Loud enough for it size. Decent sound and base. Certainly louder than my Creative TravelSound 400 Portable Speaker System.-Love the slide cover design-Sleek looking.-Unlike the Creative Travelsound, the speakers have grills to protect it.-Rubber footing prevents it from sliding off the table.Cons:-Battery compartment is somewhat difficult to place and remove batteries. Opening the compartment is also not a piece of cake.-Awkward placement of the power input and audio jack. You have to unplug both to close the lid.-one of the toughest bubble product case I have struggled opening. Be careful cutting your fingers.-batteries not includedOff button? Press the "+" and "-" buttons at the same time.This appeared at least 3 times on Amazon Goldbox (Around 39$)
I really love this radio. Mine is old now but I have never had one issue with it in over 3 years.
Can't speak to prior reviewer's problems, my experience has been very positive. Within an hour of opening the box, I had two PCs connected to the Mirra and backing up files; a couple hours later, I had full web access to both systems, synchronization between the two PCs enabled for a few key folders, and complete backups generated. File versioning is impressive, and best of all the thing just works in the back-ground. I bought this after several enthusiastic reviews from friends who owned one, so far I'm very impressed. Compared to external hard drives (where you do a lot of the work, the backups aren't real-time, and there's no versioning, web-access, or internet-based file sharing), this thing is a steal at $300.
Excellent product! After trying many FM Modulators this is the best! A plus is you can load an SD Card or USB! (Original Review)I need to give some "over time" experience. Worked great for 3-4 months. Not sure why but it seemed to get fuzzier reception as time went on. After 6 months I bought an HD Radio with inputs and did not need it anymore so I put it away. Found it yesterday, it would turn on and try to get reception but could barely hear it. Good (not great) for a couple months. (Added 2/5/13)
We purchased this for my baby several months ago. I knew it was going to be troublesome from the start when a DVD that I had no prior issues with started skipping repeatedly on this player. Changed DVD's and that one started skipping, too. I really wanted one that could mount to the headrest since my son was rear facing, so, I just put up with it for the last several months on long car trips. He's just one, so it wasn't a big deal that the DVD would randomly start over or that it made a grinding noise at times that sounded like it might blow up at any minute. Of course, this would be an issue for an older child or adult trying to watch a movie. Now, however, the stupid thing won't charge. There is a short in it, I guess, so it is now useless. I'd read several good reviews, and a few bad ones. Upon coming back to leave this review, I couldn't help but notice that the last several reviews are negative. I guess it once was a good product, but it certainly isn't any longer.
I was actually looking for a Kindle 3 USB cable (because I lost it). Kindle actually uses a Micro-B NOT Mini-B. I should've researched a bit more. Either way, the cable is fine. I've need of a Mini-B cable as well, so I'm going to just keep this one.
This works great. You just have tio remember which button works for your camera (it's a multi-camera control). It's easy to use and it works. You just have to make shure it's getting the attention of the IR of your camera, which obviously makes sense and is not hard to do.Get it.
I'm not going to go over the technical aspects of this camera. There are lots of other places that do that. Anyhow, I shoot professionally on the side, and this camera does just about everything well, except for sports photography. The autofocus and noise level is not nearly as good as its chief competitor. The high speed crop (8fps) reduces the quality of the image, and I'm not talking about megapixels. By the way, all you Nikon shooters (including myself) waiting for the D3H with 10 megapixel, 10 fps, and a 3-inch LCD screen, the wait is over... it's called the Canon EOS-1D Mark III. Because of the type of assignments I cover, I'm going to try out the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III when it releases this summer. I'll continue to shoot with the D2Xs for non-sporting events because it's still a very capable camera and the fact that I've already invested a lot of money on Nikon lenses.8/23/07 - No! I probably made the jump over to Canon a little too soon now that the D3 is coming out in November.
This mp3 player is GREAT. It holds soo many songs. I have my entire library on it, and still have plenty of space for videos! The visuals are outstanding, really impressive. I love this company, I got my first mp3 player from them a few years ago. I read somewhere that the Creative Zen is the best value and best mp3 player that you can get...if you don't want an iPod. And those are flawed because it takes forever to put wma files on them. Get a Zen! They rock! And the company is nice if you should have a problem. (They speak English, too!)I am extremely happy with this Creative Zen V Plus.Go Amazon!!&lt;3
I got this for a great deal of [$$]. Unfortunately, I bought it thinking it would come with the promised AC adapter--no such luck. I am still deciding whether or not to return it. I can't comment on the sound, as I haven't opened it. I am rather disappointed with Amazon. I discussed the missing AC adapter with customer service weeks ago, yet they haven't bothered to update the description of it so that others do not buy the product on the false belief that it can run off of outlet power.
TV worked great for three years. Now it is dead with blinking red led light. TV repairmen picked it up, all 180 pounds. I will probably give them the set.
Actually i have purchased this product before one month. But i haven't received the rebate amount yet.So kindly send me the same.Thanks
i got this for christmas. "Santa" didn't make any mistakes picking my ipod out for me. i have dropped it multiple times and it still works!!!
Bought this with a dialer and several other accessories and does what I expected it to do... granted, these devices are not built like a tank....but look at the price you are paying...I think they are an excellent value...If you want a professional system, go that route...but the Skylink equipment is more the enough to get you reasonable protection on a budget.
The new firmware claims to support only one NTFS formatted drive; but it doesn't work very well. I tried for several days to back up data files. The jobs would start and never finish. No error messages in the log. No clue. Very often the system would totally hang and not be addressable from the web interface. This required unplugging the power to reset the box -- the reset button was useless in these cases. After many days of frustration, I tried reformatting the drive to the native Linux ext3. It's worked automatically without a problem since. The issue here is if the device fails, the drive is unreadable from a Windows machine. So my recommendation is if you are strictly a windows operation, look elsewhere. On the other hand if you have a mixed environment this could be a very cost effective NAS system for you.
For it's price range this camera is good value. You'll find that everything you need for a simple digital camera is supplied in the one purchase. The astracam has 640 x 480 image resolution that looks better than the Sony floppy disk based mavica range which compress a lot more than the astracam. It also has USB support which a lot of digital cameras in this price range do not have. It is simple to use. Just point and shoot and file management can also be done thru the camera. A nice little feature is that the astracam has a little switcher that allows it to be used as an ordinary Video for windows motion video device ..ie as a webcam altho there's no software included for this. But MS Netmeeting should work fine with the astracam in this mode. And oh it can also make voice recordings.The only thing annoying abut the astracam is it's image framing capabilities. The viewfinder is bigger than what is actually being photographed. And there is no inner frame markings to show you what you actually going to get when you click the shutter. So you have to remember to leave a &quot;border&quot; around your image when taking pictures. But then some high priced cameras have this problem too. So practice heaps before you take serious pictures or else you might get annoyed when you find part of your picture being cropped. The only other drawback of the astracam is that it doesnt come with a flash. So indoor photography is just fair.But if you're looking for a lowcost driveaway digicam that is easy to use the astracam is a fairly good buy.
Comparing the price of other mp3 players(including ipod)with the same option this is one of the best. It is super easy to put your music on it just by drag and drop or by using Window Media Player(which automatic sync to the player and it is self explanatory from there). ALl of the option work great and I haven't seen any problems with it. It is suprising quick at loading or deleting music. The button take a little of getting use to so remember to read the directions on the CD they gives you. It also have a very smooth and pretty finish so I would recommend a cover for it if you are like me who hate when your stuff get scratch.
Well; what can I say.... ~$6 for 6 feet of cable w/shipping.The cable is thick and high quality.My only complaint is the rubber boots around the tips are longer than most.....(If using these for a car; they may interfere with installing the deck as they stick out towards the rear very far).....Anyway... very minor..... Like I said.... ~$6? You can't go wrong! (Rat shack wants closer to $20; and theirs aren't as thick or well made).....Buy these if you need quality cables at REALLY CHEAP prices......
The lens feels balanced. But the sharpness of distant objects at the maximum zoom level is not acceptable. The lens failed to focus after six months of light use. I do not recommend it.
After many ink jet printers, I picked this one for about $ 100.... love it so much ! This printer never fails me, even after 2 years of use... !edit - 3 years later and still going well. I only had to replace the catridge once. Am really happy with the purchase, would buy a similar kind if this one breaks down. It's been 5 years so far, and works wonderfully !
i would of given it more stars but for the problem with driver it says you will need to install driver if you have windows 98 SE the disc we got with black one my pc will not access disc.i did go to website and download a driver but that dont work as it still asks for disc from product to load driver to pc.i have sent nextar an e-mail 05/06/07 but not had a reply as of 05/12/07.i bought 2 of these one black and one silver for my teenage daughters birthdays only opened the black one will see if silver one is any better on 05/22/07 as it is other daughters birthday.only good thing up to now is it comes with 2 songs already on it but not much good if you cant download more unless you want to upgrade your pc at a huge cost.
Imation CD-Rs are terrible. The sound quality is nothing to complain about, but the physically, these disks fall apart. I bought a spindle of 50 and now less than half of them work. The top layer of the CD-R, the actual part that music or data is writfen on simply peels off of the plastic base. If you take your finger and brush up on the edge of the cd, like you were trying to peel a sticker, it will come right off, I promise. No other brand of CD-Rs that i've used do this. Try Memorex instead, I havn't had any problems with this brand and they are in the same price range.
This replaced my old Canon i560 printer. Considering the basic functions of that printer compared to this one I am blown out of the water. It prints quickly and has not smeared or destroyed any documents yet. I have a few complaints though. The printer requires a ink wasting test page every time you load paper or install new ink. The ink is more expensive than the Canon ink but it lasts longer. I cannot get this printer to work wirelessly though my desktop. The scanner quality is average at best. All in all, considering my old printer was printing in blue only for awhile, this printer makes me a happy camper. I will defiantly buy a Lexmark again.
To be honest, I know nothing about headphones and only purchased this set by comparing reviews and prices. I am extremely happy with my choice. Very easy to set up, great price especially compared to buying in-store, they fit very comfortably and the sound is perfect, tiny bit of white noise in the background but I'm only conscious of that due to reading reviews of other brands, otherwise I probably wouldn't have even noticed it. I've been all around our house and in the basement and the sound is still great. Have not been outside to test them yet. So far I've only tried them with the TV. Only down side is now I stay up later watching the TV without waking my husband.
I ordered this unit based on the reviews and what people at the stores told me. I have owned 3 radar detectors in my life and this one falses the most. The worst part is that most falses are on Ka band and after a short time you don't know if you should slow down or not. It does have good range but what good is it if you can't trust it! the voice sounds like a 70's robot and the volume control is very poor. You can do better
Thios is the most worthwhile duplicator for it's price. Its fast efficient, and automated or manual.it does not even require a computer.i love it and i have made more than 500 copies in one month.[...] .
As soon as I got this in the mail, I immediately set it up to test it out and all I can say is, nothing but perfection when it comes to this cable. Of course I didn't know that much about Network Cables but once I asked around everyone said go with CAT6 type of Network Cable. So I search and got a GREAT deal(Thanks To Parts Express) and couldn't be happier.Now, please keep in mind that the only reason why I am using this type of Networking Cable is because I have it hooked up to my PS3 and my Xbox360 for online gaming. And believe me, it works perfectly with no lag or Connection Errors.And with that being said, I would only recommend this type of Network Cable for people who plan to use it for:- High Speed Internet Applications- Online Gaming- Streaming audio and video- Home or small office networkingGreat deal AND a great buy!!
This device does what it is supposed to do and for a good price. The retracting cord is a nice feature.
While Best Buys and Sears sell these for $50 to $80, this has been one of my best purchases on Amazon. Stupid, a damn digital cable isn't worth that much (talking to all those big name stores). So order from here and give them as gifts to friends. I assure you they'll appreciate it.
great sound, i am old so hearing is always a probem, the sound from the center is great and clear, love the horn effects.
No matter what camera you put on it, the motion is not fluid it has a slight jerk. If it was $99 bucks or less I'd keep it but at the $130 I paid just not worth it.
When this converter arrived I plugged it in and the system (Vista Ultimate 64 bit using Linksys 4 port KVM switch) recognized it and installed the drivers. So far so good. The mouse didn't respond smoothly and hesitated and began generating random button presses (both left button and right) while moving across the screen. I went out and bought a Belkin converter from Staples ($35). That works fine.This is the first product I've had to return to Amazon.After looking around the web for a while it seems that USB/PS2 converters are pretty iffy. Doesn't seem to matter whether you buy the cheapest one or the most expensive, some just work and some just don't. Wish I could tell you how to pick one that will work on your system, but it looks like it will be trial and error.
I bought my first Sony VAIO in 2001 and over the subsequent 5 years I took it all over Africa with me. She held up perfectly with all of the dust and bumpy roads. When I came back to the USA I decided to retire my old one and buy a new one. I think I made the right decision. I love it. I use it constantly now that I am a graduate student. I usually have students ask me what kind of laptop it is because it is so stylish, has a great size screen and most of all, the resolution is superb.I carry this computer with me everywhere and I use it at least 8 hours a day. I do not have any scratches, unlike many of my friends with Dells. I am very pleased with it and would recommend it to anyone.
Do not buy this product. I put it on my wish list early in 2003 because of the really high reviews. I was also very attracted to the dual voltage feature and the fairly reasonable price. Apparently, Norcent has decided to change the features of the model within the last year. I recently received it as a gift and was quite dismayed. It's unbelievable that a product could change so much in just one year. Read the recent reviews. VERY SIMPLE quality control could prevent such subpar players being shipped to consumers. After taking it out of the box, I was slightly disappointed that it was only one voltage. It was a major selling point for me, but I was willing to live with it. However, after setting it up, I inserted a DVD and after several minutes of a HORRIBLE grinding sound, the player displayed a "no disk" message. I tried several DVD's with the same message. The DVD's were region free or one and in good condition. Finally, it "started" to recognize a DVD. The first image loaded and paused for a very long second and continued to load pausing frequently. Finally, the menu finished loading and I selected play. Nothing happened. Stopped DVD and went through the whole process again (after several "no disk" messages). The movie began playing chopped up with pauses every few seconds with the player continuing to make loud grinding sounds all throughout. So a very frustrated two hours later, I still had not watched the movie that I should have been finished with and packed up the DVD to return to Amazon. Don't bother to waste the time that I did.
As other reviewers, it would be nice if the adapter worked like a Flash Card SLOT, that is, you could swap cards in and out of it, instead of having to (on IBM laptop) "Stop" the driver before removing the entire adapter, take the card out, insert a different card, reinsert the adapter. But what do you expect for $10 bucks?Otherwise it works fine, and since I have a Kangeru CD writer with a card slot, I use a 1 GB card to dump backup stuff to until I get enough to fill a CD, then stuff the card in the CD writer and go on working while it makes CDs, which actually is a lot less hassle than getting my cranky laptop CD to make CDs.Since I have two adapter slots and a bunch of flash cards for my camera, I'm getting a second one of these adaptors, and I'll just keep my backup card & adapter together as a unit. One less swap operation.One caution for those who've never used removable media such as a ZIP drive:Like the ZIP drive, when you delete something from a "card Drive" (the card acts like a disk drive) IT IS HISTORY! IT DOES NOT GO TO THE RECYCLE BIN, even if you drag it from the card to the bin. So watch your "delete" operations!
The other comments on the mounting screw having a lot of play are very true. Tighten all you want, duct tape might work better. The magnification is strong enough that, after 6 months, I found a tripod to be mandatory. The Celestron recommended tripod added to my frustration. I never thought that something as basic as going to a point in the sky and having a steady view would be such a chore. The biggest gripe I have with these binocs is the chromatic aberration. With daytime use this isn't noticeable but a few stars or a planet against a dark sky and it is a significant problem. I expected some aberration at the edges, after all these aren't $3,000 binocs, but what I found was I had it dead center. Recently I had a great view of Jupiter with 3 moons visible. I was hoping to spend several minutes taking in the sight and seeing if I can make out features on the planet. Instead it was a collection of roundish rainbows that had me back in the house after a few seconds.
VERY DISSAPOINTED IN THIS DVD PLAYER AND EVEN MORE SO IN TARGETS RETURN POLICY. THEIR RETURN POLICY IS 90 DAYS. WE USED THIS 2 TIMES WHEN WE 1ST BOUGHT IT, WORKED OK WITH A FEW PROBLEMS. THOUGHT MAYBE THE BATTERY WAS JUST GETTING LOW. PUT IT AWAY AND JUST TRIED IT AGAIN A FEW DAYS AGO. UNFORTUNATELY, PAST THE 90 DAYS. TARGET DOES NOT CARE. CYBERHOME DOES NOT ANSWER THE PHONE. ON THE PHONE WAITING RIGHT NOW. SO FAR 50 MINUTES. WEB SITE I WAS GIVEN DOES NOT EXIST. PLAYER KEEPS SAYING READING AND INSERT DISC WHILE DISC IS IN THERE. BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK I EVER PURCHASED. SAVE YOURSELF SOME MONEY. NOW KNOW WHY IT WAS SUCH A GOOD BARGAIN. WILL NEVER PURCHASE ELECTRONICS FROM TARGET AGAIN.
Excellent product. Easy setup and broad range. I recommend this product to everyone. The only downside is the price. A bit much considering similar products.
My experiences with this device are great. It's small, so it doesn't take up much room, and one can plug just about any USB device they want into it. My only complaints, if any, were that the ports on the hub were kind of stiff when i first plugged things into it, and it takes a second for things like mice and controllers to load, for lack of a better word.
The Targus ChillHub works as advertised, I use it with a MacBook Pro 15" with the cover closed and can notice a decrease in the temp with the unit on, not very scientific but you can still tell the difference. Very quiet unit, you can tell its running if the room is quiet but with any ambient noise at all and you can't hear it. And the USB hub is an added bonus.Overall a very good product at a reasonable price.
The installation was a breeze and this printer is truly outstanding. I read the reviews and took the advice to follow the set up instructions precisely-which I did. I use XP and have been extremely happy with every aspect of this printer in the three weeks I have owned it.
The light port is lose so the cord falls out and it barley.works. For 12in" dubs they should sound alot better. I am not satisfies with.them at all. My fiance got thos for christmas and don't want to tell her I dont like them.
I dont really know what to put here. the timer fits, and it works, I guess all I can say is it does it's job.
Pros: The unit works as expected. It turns off when the battery has fully charge. It makes a convenient plug and forget charger.Cons: Removing the charged battery requires a strong pull to unsnap the lock. This will wear of the edges of the battery clip or charger over time. A grip unlock system would have been great like that used in ipods.Charging goes 1 battery and a time which will take quite some time.
Hello,Got this because I didn't want to carry yet another lens with me and I have a telephoto I use all the time.This is isn't terribly light, it's a sizable chunk of glass, still way lighter/smaller then actual macro lens.Quality of build is awesome.Quality of photos is great as well.Note that you won't have infinity focus (at all), furtherst focus is a few feet, but now my 70-200 becomes a fair macro lens. With 2x extender it becomes quite good macro lens.Note that it's a bit easy to get dirty and harder to clean then just lens filters.Recommended to anyone who wants to play around without paying or caring too much.Cheers.
Well they certainly work. They deliver a crisp, clear sound and are well worth the price. They are also far more comfortable than the stock ipod head phones, especially for someone with small ears. Plus they stay in your ears when working out or running. My only complaint is that they go so far into your skull that you can hear your own breathing, heartbeat, etc. And as a former hearing aid technician, I wouldn't recommend prolonged or high volume usage.
Adlevision's negative review of this product almost convinced me to skip purchasing the WS-320M and spend over twice as much on an Edirol R-09. Though, I took a chance by purchasing the Olympus unit any way. Since receiving it, I have put my WS-320M through its paces and have concluded that this is actually a fantastic little unit. Though, I should preface that my unit is running Firmware version 1.18. My suspicion is that some of the reviewers might have earlier units with an older firmware. Here is a breakdown:Sound Quality:I bought the WS-320 to use as a recorder of music lessons. With its high quality capability of 64 kbps, 44 kHz, stereo, the sound quality far surpasses nearly every other digital recorder out there today. In comparison, it has way better sound quality than a micro-cassette recorder. Best of all, this unit can record up to 35 hours even at top sound quality. As a practical test, I placing this unit 6 feet away from me during a vocal lesson. The resulting recording clearly picked up the full range of sounds from soft talking to loud singing and piano. The dynamic stereo mics have both a 360 degree and narrowly focused modes.Ergonomics:The unit itself is very small, about the size of a small cell phone. Still, I feel the controls are actually quite reasonable considering the compact nature of this device. The primary buttons, record, stop, and play, are all raised and placed on the side of the unit so that you can tacitly feel your way around. Considering the tactile controls combined with the confirmation sound beeps, you can easily operate this unit without looking at it. My feeling is that users who bashed the size and ergonomics need to get with the 21st century. 8 Track-sized tape decks are dead.Quality:Some users complained about the time being lost when you separate the battery section. Mine does not have this problem. The time and date stay put just fine. For that matter, mine has no problems at all. All features work, I have never lost a file, and all transfers to the PC are very quick. Though again, these issues could be things that Olympus fixed with my newer firmware.The only complaint I have about this unit is that the case is made of a very fragile seeming plastic. For the price, this unit really should be metal. Personally, I would not feel comfortable carrying it around loose in my pants pocket banging against my car keys. Instead, I keep mine secure during transport by protecting it in a cell phone case. Olympus even makes a fancy leather carry case for this unit that sells for about $15 if you prefer.Summary:Ditch those micro-cassettes and go digital! It is much nicer to record your content, move your files to a PC, and then write off CDs of your material. Early releases of this unit may have had issues, but those problems are now clearly worked out. The modern unit is stable, has great sound quality, and comes in a small convenient ergonomic package. I highly recommend it!
It's just so light and small that you can take this anywhere. I bought one for my Dad (baby boomer) and he loves it. He even makes the
I called Cisco/Linksys tech support. Someone told me I had called the wrong number. I called the new number and got someone who said none of the right tech support people had been available, so I had been routed to the wrong place but some of the right ones were now available so I should call back. I did call back and got someone who said I was still at the wrong place but she would put me through to the right place. I waited on line for 8 minutes, being assured that an engineer would be with me. But then the line went dead. I called back again, waited 8 minutes, the line went dead. I called back again and asked for a supervisor, but after being on hold for 10 minutes, I hung up. Then I bought Netgear equipment, called tech support, was put through right away to a very helpful person.
We ride motorcycles and having this neck strap makes my camera easily available for picture taking. I don't worry about it slipping off my wrist or falling out of my pocket. I received this as a gift and love it more each time I use it. I have even bought some for other riders and family members!
I bought this for my son whole is a little rough on electronics. It was repaired once and then second time I think he got it wet. In any case it was not real durable as it only lasted a couple of months.
didn't work with my ipod. maybe i bought the wrong one- but the whole description was confusing as hell. its NOT composite even though it talks about composite, and it didn't work on my color screen ipod nano.
If I forget to put BOILING HOT water in it before I put the coffee in it, it will keep only for MAYBE 3-4 hrs. I have to boil water and keep it in thermos a while to heat it up enough for the coffee to keep warm for maybe 6-7 hrs!Does not keep HOT no matter what I do.I could have purchased a caraf for less money.Only plus is it holds 4-5 mugs of coffee.I am close to a microwave so I can heat up left over coffee. NOT worth the $$
very easy setup and installation. quality and ease of use makes this camera a must for anyone who wants to connect with friends and family at a distance. when you can't be there in person at least you can see them. i travel a lot and my wife and i use skype and the camera to connect when i am away. it is a lot of fun to be able to talk and laugh and see her expressions. no guessing on emotions..i know we will get hours of great use out of this product.thanks and enjoy!
Based on the reviews, I was convinced to replace my Mamiya 645 and OM-2 with the Olympus C2100 UZ. The features are aimed at the professional and/or serious amatuer photographer. Althought the fastest shutter speed is 1/800 sec., this is still fast enough for action and sports photography. I can remember when most 35mm cameras max'd out at 1/500 sec. with good results...
I bought this television just under year ago. For the first few months it worked great, but the picture started to go down hill after the first 4 months or so. A few weeks ago the set just died on me....it wasn't even a year old and didn't even receive particulary heavy use! I would advise anyone who is buying this set to purchase an extended warrenty, because this is a television set where the phrase &quot;you get what you pay for&quot; definatly applies.
Archos makes a very nifty product in the 605. I bought mine from Amazon, on sale, over a year ago and have used it quite a bit since that time. Archos does not inlcude everything needed to use the device; but they can be bought at discount via eBay.I have found that watching movies on the device is handy when waiting for a plane. DISH Network has a free feature to be downloaded that permits fast downloads from their DVR (except HBO) to the device. You can store thousands of pictures to share with friends on the relatively large screen. The screen is larger than that of an iPod Classic.One thing that you will find very disappointing is this: Archos does not support this item after they introduce another version. Case in point, they updated the software two years ago to support Flash 9. Flash 10 is here and no update. Anything produced with Flash 10 will not work.This may be planned obsolescence. If you find this to be a great device; you may spends lots of money to get the latest and greatest version.In my mind, if I had it to buy today, I would buy one of the 10 inch netbooks available everywhere for pretty low prices and get periodic updates to the software.
Nice Item, good price, exactly what I needed, and works like a charm...pick one or more up you won't regret it!
WORKED GREAT--JUST PLUGGED IT IN TO PANASONIC LUMIX DIG. STILL CAMERA AND STARTED TO USE MOVIE FUNCTION
It didn't to seem to make any difference in the sound level when switching between channels or when going between commercials
i liked the replacement battery i bought so much i bought a back up for longer events. came on time and works great.
All rebel XTi owners must have this thing. It increases battery life by far!!!Ease of installation and ease of use. Vertical shooting became easier, shooting time is increased from a day or so of non stop shooting to almost 2 days of shooting non stop.
When I received this item it did not have the power cord. I contacted the company that shipped it and was told they do not have spare parts, but I could contact Optoma. After doing so, the only response I received was that someone from customer service would contact me in 24-48 hours, and I was never contacted. I tried three times to get the power cord with no luck. I was given the opportunity to return the projector, but decided to keep it becuase I had spent so much time researching the item and it works great! I would recommend the projector to anyone, but beware if you do not receive everything that is listed.
I bought this an answer to where to put my ipod in the car and it was ineffective. It cracked easy and i was unable to plug in my aux cord with it in the holder.
It does not work! I was so excited to see it and loved how small it is. But I cannot hear it unless the room is silent. It goes through batteries quickly and just really is useless. Too bad I did not read the reviews before I made the purchase.
I love my headphones.When I have to hide in my office at work, on those days when I must get tedious paperwork finished, well, this is the music experience of choice. I have long hair- these 'phones hide under my hair and, well, they ROCK.
I love to listen to them as I drive. I download 2 more books per month from my Audible subscription, and the average book is over 10 hours long. I have been using a very small mp3 player called audible otis. It has worked for me for years, but only holds about half a book. I saved up and invested in the 60 gig I-Pod so that I could carry all my books with me. It works marvelously for the books. I loaded almost 10 gigs in less than a half hour. Listening to the books is very enjoyable, as you can move through chapters easily. The volume adjustment is intuitive without even looking at the machine. There is plenty of volume for driving, even in my noisy jeep. I can also listen at night as there is a nifty sleep timer. I have not even played with the I-pods ability to load and show digital pictures, but I look forward to that feature also. I took other reviewers advice and added a nice leather cover to keep my new machine from scratching. I hope to add a car charger and the gadget that lets you listen to the I-pod through your car radio soon. Now the negative, my first I-pod only lasted 5 days. After 5 days, during which I babied it like a new child, the menu feature quit working. It was impossible to use the whole top of the click wheel. I returned it to Best Buy and asked if they got a lot of returns. They said that I-pods come back frequently. I am really glad that I bought it at Best Buy with the 3 year warranty as I am now really worried about long term reliability. If I had purchased the machine from the Apple site, I would have had to send it back in the first week. Best Buy agreed to give my 10% educational discount, so the price was the same at the store as at the web site. When it broke, they gave me a new one on the spot. The machine must be sent back to the factory to have the battery replaced, and the cost is around $80.00, so the warranty will pay for itself if the battery quits holding its charge once during the first 3 years. Am I sorry I bought it? Nope! It is so great to have all my books to choose from, that I will probably always have an I-pod. I hope that long term reliability will not be an issue, but the fun of having it will keep me coming back even if I do have some problems. I might even try music at some point LOL.
My sister and I bought this product. It has good bass, sound, etc. But after a few weeks one of the phones just stopped emitting sound.
Installation was amusing.Instructions were: Turn off your pc, unplug the wired keyboard and mouse,Plug in the ex-11o receiver, and reboot. The next friendly message from the install cd is press enter to install.I got around the issue but hot unplugging and plugging.My only real beef is the buttons on the mouse come very low in front. If you desk has "stuff" on it, and you bump the bloody mouse of course you get a left or right mouse click, which in some cases is simply annoying and in other cases really &^%^$# annoying.I think I need to clean my desk. Its worth the amazon price
This cable was a lot cheaper then any place i saw it.I got it for are church electric piano its high quality and works great.
I've just gotten the camera, and only taken ten or so pictures. From a beginner's perspective, this being my first digital camera, so far I'm not so impressed.There's a noticeable lag between when I click the &quot;shutter&quot; button, and the picture is actually taken. With small children, that delay is somewhat irritating.Also, the USB drivers do not work with Windows 95. Amazon's technical description, and Olympus's own web site, claim Windows 95 compatability, but that's only for the serial cable, which isn't included. And apparently, upgrading to a newer Windows won't help - it must be Windows 98/Me originally installed by the manufacturer. I'm currently exploring buying a USB SmartMedia card reader, since that would be alot cheaper than buying a whole new PC.
I bought 2 sets of these in-walls from cambridge for my specialty store (one set for each room). The quality of the sound is very good, and installation was very simple. The paintable finish made them fade into the decor, too. All my customers notice is the great sound. I've bought other products from Cambridge and have always been very happy.
These speakers are an incredible value for the money. They sound good, look good, and make it easy for newbies like myself to get a good sound system for under $1000.
Since you have to have this to take photos it's a good thing that it is so good and dependable. You can buy several, store them and later put them on a cd. I don't know how they get so much info on such a little thing but they do and I've had absolutely no problem with these at all. I have this one and a mini and I am very happy with both.
I am not a picture junky, so I am not sure if this is made of the best quality materials, but it was the cheapest I could find with black velvet surround and full tension in the back. However, when shipped, a bag of parts was opened inside instantly worrying me that parts were missing (fortunately, they weren't). Next, the one page of instructions made putting it together most difficult. We had to take it apart three or four times due to missed instructions (the pictures do little to help). The worst part, however, is that as we tightened screen to full tension, the frame was not strong enough and buckled in the middle. After many trips to the hardware store we found items to support the frame to get it close to straight, but not perfect. If you buy this screen I would recommend reinforcing the frame before tightening the screen to save you a lot of trouble. The product meets my needs, yet was a pain to set up.
I had to return this case because it was just too small for my new Canon Rebel t10, and just a few accesories that I have.
This device works great. The best thing is the kit comes with everything that is needed in order to make the switch work immediately. There is no need to buy additional cables with this product.
Although this unit lacks the spacious memory capacity of most of its siblings, the Palm IIIe packs in most of their features and is an excellent entry level device to experience the convenience and fun of PDAs.The sturdy unit easily slips into a pocket. The screen is sharp, and the adjustable contrast and backlighting options make it readable in most light levels, although it can be tough to achieve a balance in low light conditions. Two AAA batteries power it for a surprising amount of time (but extensive use of the backlight feature drains them fairly rapidly). File management through the palm OS is easily configurable, and the unit is very responsive. The Graffiti writing system can be learned quickly, and the on screen keyboard and number pad are readily accessible for those tricky characters.I wasn't organized prior to receiving this device as a gift, and I must admit that I'm still not. The included address book is very usable, and the ability to beam &quot;business cards&quot; to other palm pilot devices via infrared makes it easy to record and keep track of colleagues' contact information. The day planning software, with it's configurable alarms and repeat dates is also very handy. The Palm Desktop and Hotsync software intelligently backs up data and files from the handheld unit, and schedules entered on your computer through the software are automatically updated on the device. Macintosh users take note, the included hotsync cradle terminates in PC cords, so you'll need to by the adapter to convert to Macintosh serial or the USB kit for newer Macs (both should be available on Amazon.com). If your machine is IrDA compliant, you can hotsync via infrared, but you will need to get some preliminary files on the unit through a cradle hotsync or beaming to do so.One of the strong points of the whole Palm line of PDAs is the overwhelming number of third party applications (shareware, freeware, and high powered commercial programs with trial periods) that are available online through a variety of web sites. These files range from classic board games to old books in a Palm document format to graphics and spreadsheet programs. Free online services, such as AvantGo, even download user selectable web pages to the unit upon hotsync for review on the bus or while waiting in a line.To learn of the variety of tasks that this device can perform, I encourage new users to check out online resources and books such as David Pogue's &quot;Palm Pilot: the Ultimate Guide. (2nd Edition)&quot; The book includes a Macintosh/Windows/Linux CD-ROM loaded with software for the Palm, and even though many of the programs have newer versions available, the breadth of the material covered in the text (and links to the software developer's websites on the CD-ROM) make it a worth while purchase.Those interested in protecting their investment may want to investigate the reasonably priced extended warranty options available directly from Palm Computing (including a screen replacement program and a one year extension of the warranty).Although I will likely upgrade to a unit with more memory for storing programs and files in the future, the Palm IIIe has served me well. Overall, this device is an incredible value for its price!
I don't like overly loud anything so, these 8 watt speakers that I bought (Three sets) allowed me to turn my PC Media center into 7.1 surround sound when I combined them with the other cyber acoustic set I had (including a woofer).I run my system at about 25-50% of volume virtually all the time and when I rock out, I can kick them up even higher.These are simply just fine and would be made fun of if anyone new what they were and what I paid for them.
I made the changes recommended in a previous post and while this did increase the reception it did not provide the distance I expected. I can easily tune-in from the first floor of my house but not all the rooms on the second floor (~1500 sq foot house). The source volume of the device is also something to take into consideration as it was very difficult to find the correct setup for this to work.
I always buy this brand, although they are more expensive than most out there. As usual I've never had a problem with burning anything. They are mk-003 and will burn at 4x OPC if your interested in that... Always a 100% good burn with a LiteOn iHas Burner.Can't find anything negative to say about Verbatim DL's. Other than, they're expensive?But then again why go for the cheapy ones and get failed burns, which wastes your time and money. Duh....
I bought this MP3 player about 2 months ago and it has been working great! I like that it is small and it fits just enough songs for me. I previously owned a Rio MP3 player, but after just a year the thing died on me. This one has been better, it has better features, and more memory. The radio works good and I like the preset stations feature. It is also very easy and quick to put music on the player. I use it mostly for when I am running, and it is small/light enough to carry.
Great 1GB switch and works flawlessly for such a cheap price. Runs cool and quiet with excellent speed. For this price range this switch is the best, you can spend more and not see a difference in performance.
Excellent product. We take the Gorilla pod everywhere and it works great. If no one is around to take our picture, the Gorillapod can be attached to the camera and be placed anywhere. Can't leave home without it.For $22.00, I even got the extra tripod and the camera cleaning kit. Well worth the money.
Good product for the price. Completely satisfied with the audio quality. Sounds great hooked up to my computer or iPod.
I bought this car charger for my iphone and it doesn't work. At all. The light turns on, but it doesn't charge anything, tried it with an android and a different usb cable as well.
Fast printing, Great Price, Free Shipping, I thought at the time that the shipping took a little while but it was free. Now that I have this wonderful printer I know why I waited for it. My scanned documents looked better after they were scanned and imaging did not take that long. The Canon CD was loaded with great software. I printed a photo on plain white paper. It looked so good my mother in-law put it in a picture frame and it looks like a real photo. Plus when I printed it only took a few seconds. This printer is smarter than smart I am amazed. It don't have a fax, well email works just as well and in the rare occasion I need to fax, I'll break out an old school phone modem and fax away. PC MAGAZINE BEST BUY, A TRUE WINNER. I had a Canon bubble jet in 98', a bother mfc in 2001', an Epson c80 in 2003, an hp desk jet in 2005, and a cheap Lexmark all in one in 2006. This Printer blows them all away.
It has a good capacity and is easy to use. no problem with file transfer. The ear buds that come with it are very good. and being able to recharge it on the USB port is great. the only problem I had is that the little rubber door that protects the mini usb connect came loose the second time I opened it. overall I am very happy and would recomment it to all.
I have owned this for about a month and really like it. Setup was simple and I was connected in 10 minutes. I don't have a device that has wireless-N capabilities so I can't really comment on that aspect. I bought it mostly because it was the same price as the wireless-G routers and in the future I'm sure I will utilize the N range capabilities. I have had zero dropped connections so far and it's been 100% reliable for me. My only complaint is the signal strength is a little weaker at close range than it is at farther ranges (go figure). My Nintendo Wii is about 40 feet away and only gets a 42% signal but when I moved it 75 feet away it showed 72%. If you have a large house or if your home office is at one end of the house this would be the perfect router to get as it seems the farther away from it you get the stronger the connection. All in all I think this is a great entry-level router at a great price.
Been an Epson customer over the years. But this time after allot of investigation, the Canon i550 won me over this time, over HP and Epson. Great output and I really like the seperate ink cartridges and quiet operation. For home use it is one fine printer.
I am pleased with how well this turntable has worked for me. The amount of snap, crackle, and pop I get depends on the condition of the record, of course.My primary problem is not the turntable's fault. The speakers are out on my computer, so I have to use visual cues to tell the software when one track ends and another begins. I sometimes don't get that exactly right.
This DVD Player is definately a great buy for the price. It is simple to operate, has a decent remote, and has great picture and sound compared to a VCR. Setup was simple and straightforward. I shopped around for a while and this Philips was an easy choice. It does everything you would ever need it to do with simplicity.
I got this laptop recently and I am very happy with it.pros:1) 15 inch display. It is very clear. Brightness is easily adjustable.2) XP 2800. AMD Barton core. This is one fast processor. I would say that this processor is faster than any 1MB Centrino processors. (I have not used any 2MB Centrino processor machines to judge)3) 512 MB RAM. You can really notice the difference over 256 MB ones.4) Low price. Other notebook offering CD-RW/DVD combo, 40 GB, 512 MB RAM and fast processor are all generally $200 - $300 more expensive.5) Relatively good battery life. I have gotten 2.5 - 3.75 hours of battery life. It really depends on what you do. If you play games, it will probably only last 1 hour. I have gotten 3+ hours of batter life watching movies on lower power setting. I use crystal CPUID to set the power setting instead of PowerNOW. It gives me more options, but also give you a chance to fry you CPU if you mess up.cons:1) USB 1.1 port and no firewire port. Basically means you cannot have fast access to external data. If you plan to do video editing, you will have to buy a firewire PCMCIA card. USB 1.1 is much slower compared to USB 2.0. Still, you should be able to get by to use with a digital camera.2) High power consumption processor. This XP-M 2800 processor has a peak power consumption of 72W (compare to around 25W in Centrino). This puppy gets hot when running processor demanding applications. Mine CPU temperature have reached 82 degress celsius.3) Integrated graphics card. Amazon mis-printed the graphics card for this unit, unless amazon.com gets different configurations from what I got. My unit has a RADEON IGP 320 integrated display card. It is not very fast, but still able to play some games depending how picky you are on video card. If you are getting a laptop to play the latest games, this laptop is not it.4) The touchpad espically the scroll area is terrible. Whenever I try to type, my palm is on top of the scrollbar region of the touchpad causing my window to scroll up and down randomly. My only remedy is to disable the touchpad scrolling feature. All HP/Compaq had to do it to move the touchpad to the left 0.3 inches to solve this problem. I do not know what were they thinkging.5) No integrated wireless card. Not a big deal. You can buy a PCMCIA with all the money you saved.6) No docking station port. Probably not a big deal for most people.
this product was indeed a great purchase it holds everything well enough even better then most cases I have tried!
After many years with various ink-jet printers they all fail in comparison to the canon mp800 all in one printer. I am especially pleased with the photo printing that it produces and the high quality resolution it gives to my prints. So far it has done everything better than any other printers I have tried. The dual feed is nice since you don't have to change out the plain paper for the photo paper everytime. Also convenient is changing the cartriges, very simple to do and the indicator lights up to let you know it is inserted correctly. I would highly recommend this product.
It's simple, light yet small but still manage with incredible sound! What a Okie McSmokieSkiddle dee doo.... you're little dagnabbit saves my marriage!
these are the best binoculars i have used, just can not waite to use them when I am hunting or just looking at wildlife. they are very clear and easy to focuse. great product
A couple years ago I got this great little player. It worked great! The sound quality is amazing. It runs on 2 AA batteries that take a long time to run out of juice. Why I gave it 3 stars was becuase after a few years, it started to skip. Sometimes you would have a long pause in the middle of a song. I thought this was the CD, but when I but it in another CD player it worked just fine. My other complaint is that it is pretty heavy. It also would have been nice if they put a belt clip on it. Anyways, this is a great portable CD player for just listening while traveling etc. (Just don't use it when playing sports or working out. I almost broke mine from that.)
This a Jewel of a GPS does it right every time and so easy to program and operate Never leave home without it.
I had one of the first Street Pilots and after 3 years the wiring was becoming frayed and I feared that it's days were limited, which was a shame since my actual GPS was working fine. Then I realized after much fiddling that the wiring was connected to the mount, not the GPS itself! So it was a simple fix to just order a new mount and it is perfect! It is also a much improved mount and I think the wiring is now attached by a removeable plug which will protect that wiring.A great product and it saved my GPS!! The suction is strong also.
Don't give up on this remote if you are having trouble at first. The interface is not really all that intuitive but once you figure it out it's great. You can customize it to have pages of commands so you can control everything on both Activities and Devices. You can even set up two activities for the same device making one complicated and the other simple.Unlike others, I have no problem with the charging cradle. I did, however, have an issue with telephone support. I called them twice and the wait time was so long that I left a call back number as requested. I am still waiting for them to call back. No matter though once you figure out the interface it is the only remote you will ever need.
Still a long way from your ideal lens, but for sixty five dollars I have no complaints. No purple fringing, smooth and solid feeling. You just use it and it never gives any trouble.I sure wish for larger apetrures, and more zoom, but I knew I would when I bought it. I am happy with the wide angle end, though. You never realize how many shots you miss till you get a lens that has a larger field of view. If I had to choose, I'd prefer that to a big zoom, the need for it comes up a lot more often.
As stated by another person :WARNING-NOT THE TYPE AS PICTURED OF EMERSON BINOCULARS!!!!!Also, complete junk. Right side lens fell out while on the counter. Maybe appropriate as trick or treat gift. DO NOT BUY!!!!!
I constantly struggle with white balance and getting it just right... I spend hours and hours and hours in Light Room trying to figure out how to make the skin tones look like something close to right. Taking the 30 seconds to set the WB using the Expo Disc has changed my life. 90% of the time, the tones come out just perfectly using this disc, which shaves huge amounts of time off of my post-processing time. Once in a while they are too warm so I have to bring down the temp just a tiny bit, but they are usually spot on. I love it.I did get the size that fit my largest lens and I just hold it up to the smaller ones to use it, haven't had a problem doing it that way.
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I negotiate contracts and travel a lot so I not only have curious seat mates, but opposing interests from whom I need to protect data. I just got a new laptop, so its time for a new privacy filter. A couple tips after 2-years of full time use:1. If you keep the filter on your laptop full time, consider using a small tab of scotch tape to keep it from shifting in the little press-on tabs supplied with the filter. Otherwise the filter will 'jiggle' against the screen over time and slowly put micro-scratches in the screen.2. It is not as glare-free as modern screens. It's not as bad as the old glass screens, but there's definitely more glare than with a 'bald' screen. And it does darken the screen a shade or two. If your laptop uses reduced screen power on battery, you may need to increase the screen intesity.3. Privacy protection. A previous reviewer said 10-degrees either side of head on. That's a stretch in my opinion - more like 30-degrees. Just right for seat mates, but in a conference room environment where the person next to you may push back from a table, there may be some exposure.Overall, great product. I had no reservations in buying a new one for my new laptop.
I ordered this bag because I have an IBM Thinkpad T42. It fits my laptop like a charm. It has plenty of room for all my other accessories. Ultrabay battery pack, ac power adapter, external hdd enclosure and all my cables fit perfectly in this laptop bag.The strap feels very comfortable when on my shoulder walking around. Even though its not made out of leather its very comfortable and sturdy.
I'm a smart guy, but even I got fooled by this one. Although the product description states that the device comes pre-loaded with a maps of the U.S., it contains data only for US Interstates and major US Highways (not even all of them). Furthermore, the built-in maps are of such poor quality that this device is essentially useless out-of-the-box. Garmin designs their products so that only their proprietary maps will work on the device, so you have to buy them. Add $130 plus S&H for maps to whatever you expect this device to cost you. I couldn't be more angry about my purchase.
I used to use a Palm IIIxe.I *used to* strain to read tiny type on a screen that had little contrast. I *used to* wish I could write on the thing without dealing with GRAFFITI.Now, I look at a bright, vibrant screen. I write on the screen like I would write on paper and watch the e310 suck in my text *fairly reliably,* unless I revert to my sloppy-handwriting self. Sure beats dealing with one letter-at-a-time graffiti.Now I can record voice notes, playback music, and use the thing almost constantly. My Palm had been sitting for a while and only used when I went traveling.I bought the 64-MB SD card to boost the memory, but have yet to put it in. In fact, I have yet to use more than half of the installed RAM.This little puppy is one of the best gadgets I've evr used. Everyone around me is still plinking through their Palm screens, and I don't envy them one bit. The two or three Palm owners that looked at it have said they would have bought the same thing if it were out back then.
Very nice, compact means of having a lens cleaner at hand. It adds essentially no additional weight to my camera case.
This case is extremely stylish, high grade leather, with a very strong magnetic closure and a useful belt clip. Highly recommended for Sony T10 and other camera models listed in description.
Beautiful piece of glass. Bought it pre-owned. Previous owner had kept it in immaculate condition.Lens is a tad heavy, but that is to be expected given the amount of glass inside.Image quality is OUTSTANDING. The sharpness is to die for. A must have for sports and wild life shooting.I mount it on a Manfrotto frame for large lenses, and it gives me all the stability and flexibility I need.Will be travelling to Japan in the winter to take snow shots. This lens is definitely coming with me.
This case is a cheap, useful temporary case for iPod Nanos until official cases are made.
They have excellent sound quality until you want to crank them up. If you want to listen to music or movies at low to medium levels, these are excellent speakers. The clarity is typical Bose quality at normal levels. Don't expect them to produce rock concert noise out of them! They will clip the high frequencies when the sound gets cranked up. Even the Bose rep said that is normal because that can not handle the base and will clip the higher frequencies when it comes across those frequencies it can't handle. Spend the extra money and step up to the next level that includes a sub-woofer if you like to "crank it up" once in awhile.
No LCD, no ability to pick what you want to listen to and an crazy high price for something so feature devoid. Must be a collective dementia among the faithful
This is used as a video presentation monitor and it works great - can switch from 16 to 4 ratio which I need - picture resolution is perfect. Have never used for TV - so don't know about reception.
I bought my Slingbox just so I could watch TV while overseas (I make about 6 trips per year). I could have gotten by with a lesser model, but I figured I might want to hook up more to it some day.Set up was just a few minutes. It worked perfect from home right from the start. But when I tried it remotely on my laptop, it didn't. It seems it had to be configured for my router. I had thought that happened automatically when I initially set it up. Manual configuration took only 10 minutes. Now it works great from anywhere in the world.Highly recommended!!
I always enjoy writing good reviews...almost as much as I enjoy writing really bad ones. This is a good one. This unit is very nice to look at, it feels nice when you push the remote control buttons, and it even makes very nice recordings. I should have bought an editing VCR years ago, but instead I play with multiple VCR's, my PC, DVD players, phonograph players, cassette players and recorders and whatever I can patch in to my menagerie in genersal. I didn't really need another DVD player but since it came with this machine I figured it never hurts to have another source to throw into the mix. I love this machine. It makes really nice sounds when you fast forward or reverse, the remote control feels nice in my hand and has a good feel when I hit a button. I just completed my latest video creation using this Toshiba SD-V391 as the middle and main recorder for my mind-boggling production, whatever may be at fault with my production is not to be blamed on the Toshiba. To make a long story short....it worked great and after making the original tape at SP speed and playing it in my Sony and copying it back on the Toshiba, it is actually hard to tell which is the original tape.I guess my only complaint is that they just don't make em like my old RCA Hi-Fi VHS recorder from 1985 which had a VU meter and seperate audio input controls etc etc...but which cost $250. The remote control does have some absolutely illegible red type on a dark grey background in one section that baffles the mind and causes serious eye strain when attempting to make out the letters. I'm used to little hard to see buttons, but when you can't even read the type with your glasses on under a good light you gotta think someone screwed the pooch. It's just one of those things you have to work around and soon you are familiar with the functions of the buttons and don't need to read em anyhow.The DVD works well and when I tried some CD-R disc's with photos and MP3 files it showed and played them as advertised. I had some trouble with some MP3 files but it may have been a fault of mine when I did something somewhere along the line before they got to the Toshiba. I haven't messed with MP3 files for a couple of years and need to play with them more now that they could actually be usefull to me.When you insert a tape or DVD and eject one or both of the afformentioned, it makes a nice sound and gives you a feeling of confidence and pride of ownership. These things are important. My Sony is starting to make rough and clunky noises whenever I hit the eject button...just a matter of time before it achieves critical mass and fractures a servo... or worse! I have a JVC Super VHS ET in line too and that has been a good, if not inspiring, machine for a couple of years. Anyhow, I would recommend this machine to anyone looking for a DVD/VHS combo and likes to play with editing sound and images. The input select button on the remote control is nice, once you figure out where it is..haha. I would buy this machine just for the VHS..oh yeah, I did...
I had a Canon BJC-85 and after 6 years it stopped printing. I couldn't get my homework done.This printer was working in twenty minutes. It has a black ink cartridge separate from the color so I don't run out of the black so fast, and I don't have to keep switching catridges.It takes the same ink as my Dad's HP PHotosmart portable photo printer, so I can borrow his cartridges when I want to print a picture.
Excellant product, fast delivery! fits both my Tungsten 2 and my camera. Easy to use too
I picked up two of these for $1.61 each, nearly 1/10th the price compared to my local big box retailer. They have reasonably high build quality and transmit the image fine. One thing about hdmi you need to understand is that all the videos are transfered digitally so either the video wont come across or a perfect hd video will. So what that means it that with these hdmi cables you'll see no image improvement over the cables that are sold at your local "good" buy store for more than $100. I can say nothing negative about these.TLDR: If your looking for an hdmi cable buy one of these they work.
Got them from a trip to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong. They worked whenever I was at a location that did not have a US style plug. I used them to charge and Blackberry. No problems.
It works just as good as my Sony brand HDMI cable and only cost me $3.60 shipped. I couldn't be any happier with it and would defiantly buy it again if I ever need another one.
We have two of these, and they are fantastic! The only thing to know is you cannot view in anything but widescreen. Anything not widescreen, will be stretched to become widescreen. Still a great little TV!
Not a fan of how it folds or the cheap CD holders. But it does what it needs to very cheaply.
very nice design, it can be plug into ear and not easy to fall our. Its outlook it's very fashionable, which attracts me a lot.
I bought this case locally and I must say this is the best one I've had in a long time. Not much to it. Just put in the motherboard and PSU and away you go. Having the PSU on the bottom was a switch, infact I like it there. I have all of the fans running at medium speed and it is quiet, quieter than my my old case which had 4 92mm and 2 PSU fans. You could hear it in the other room. The ANTEC I can't hear in any room other the computer room and then only sitting next to it.The case sits under my desk and the 200mm fan keeps it cool underneath. The blue lights are nice, really lights up the interior of the case.Any who get this case should be pleased with it.
I burn a lot of CD's for other people, as well as for myself and these cases are just what I needed. I used to carry the CD in my purse and regardless of how careful I was I'd always scratch it and then it was useless. Now I can present my little burned CD in it's own case and this way the person I give it to can have it much longer. Whenever I run out of these I'll definitelt buy more.
Buy these speakers now! I will list whats wrong with them. Besides that everything else is perfect. Only 1 input. midrange could be stronger. Bass control is on the subwoofer. Satellites are light and slide around pretty easily. Manual is skimpy(like that matters, they're speakers)and thats it. For [price] these speakers are an incredible deal. They rival the klipsch Promedia 2.1 system and surpass the Altec Lancing Ultra THX certified speakers. Labtec, you've totally outdone yourselves.
I have a pair of these in my kitchen, mounted under the cabinets. They have an external input, so I can either listen to the radio, or hear music piped in from the living room via Airport Express. The sound is just amazing given their price and size. They're rich, and fill the room with music nicely. They're mercifully free of the alleged sonic enhancements they put in boom boxes. OK, they're nothing to the B&Ws; in the living room -- a bit mushy in the lows and mids at higher volume levels, and the bass starts rolling off somewhere around 50-80 Hz -- but I've never seen anything as small as these or as cheap that can compete.I was so impressed with them that I bought a second pair to put with the TV. I didn't want to shell out for a whole fancy home theater system, but I spend enough time with movies & games that I'd like some better sound than the TV's built-in speakers. These fit the bill perfectly! Space them a bit wide, and they'll sound great.This system fills in a gap between boom boxes & computer speakers at the low end, and full stereo systems at the high end. I recommend them for pretty much any situation where space and money are limited, but you actually care about the sound:* Background listening in an office, kitchen, or workshop* Home theater on the cheap* Spread your stereo's music to a second or third room at a party* Computer speakers (or get a pair of Mackie MR5s if you have a bigger budget and lots of desk space)
The batteries and the charger arrived on schedule and in great shape. I am enjoying both very much. I am very happy. Benny
We purcahsed these at the recommendation of a camera person at a photography store. IT RUINED the lenses scratching them and we had to buy a whole new camera. DON'T RISK IT!!!
Expensive and you won't print many pages. Lexmark offers a "High capacity" cartridge but good luck finding it.
I bought this printer in 2000 and it still works great. It's not very fast, but the print quality is very good.
This little camera does what the big movie cameras do with the greatest of ease. It imports easily into iMovie for editing. The cost is impressive for what you get!
I should have considered the 6 "one star" reviews on amazon. I was looking the 5 stars review and wondered that these people must have got a different batch than mine. I would not go in to my Bushnell 10x50 binocular.
The one thing that impressed me the most was the ability to program the 8 screen buttons to be what ever functions I wanted them to be. These buttons can be a mix of different function buttons used on several remotes such as the HDTV, cable box, surround sound and DVD player. Programming the buttons is very easy using the software that come with the Harmony 880. The software allows you to log on to the Logitech web site and enter the make & model numbers of all the equipment your going to use the remote for. Then you can setup all the Activities such as Watch TV, Play DVD, Listen to CD, etc. When you are finished, your remotes configuration is stored at the Logitech web site and downloaded into your Harmony 880 remote via USB interface. You can always log back onto the Logitech web site and make changes to your remotes Activities and configuration. If a remote function button is not on the Logitech web site for your device, you can use your original remote to teach the Harmony 880 the button code of the original remote. I found that I spent some extra time to fine tune all the function buttons to be located on the display in a logical order. Some device function buttons had extended into the next screen giving me up to 16 additional button functions. Bottom line, it's worth the money.
I really like the clip feature of this holder. It protects my Zune and I can charge/sync it with the cover on. I recommend this to anybody that wants to listen hands-free to their music and don't want to pay a fortune or risk buying a cheap design.
Bought this for my 18-55mm Nikon lens on my newly purchased D80 D-SLR. Threaded onto the flange nicely and is low profile enough to not interfere with wide angle shots. Element rotates smoothly but remains in place between shots and even during transport. Great filter, great quality, very affordable.
This subwoofer goes ballistic when it tries to handle very low frequencies, in movies such as fight club, I am very disapointed in this subwoofer, maybe my standards are too high.
I had lost my original lens cap so I purchased this one - it fits perfectly. I also bought the stretchy cord that attaches to the lens cap & allows it to hang from the camera so I won't lose it next time!
i own these as well as Gemini's 20 watt speakers, which are very similar to Ion but are 20 watts instead of 5. I have to say, Ion's 5 watt speakers sound way better and def overpower my Gemini speakers. Strange how 5 watts can sound louder then 20, but okay whatever... Ion has more bass to it then the Gemini ones do too...I don't usually trust brands i never really heard of like Ion, but i needed a cheap pair of starter monitor/speakers (that were powered)... and these did the job well. Great for starting out or recording.If i had to do it all over again, i'd get them again.
GREAT TV FOR THE MONEY - EXCELLENT SD & DVD & HD PERFORMANCEDONT WASTE MONEY ON SONY - SAMSUNG JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER!!!!!
I had been using a 2.4Ghz sender for the past two years and I had lots of problems with interference. This product is fantastic, image is clear with no interference problems, WI-Fi and Microwave is not a problem anymore.I give it only 4 stars because the range of the IR receiver seem to be shorter or less strong than my previous sender, so from time to time changing channels is a problem, however the image and sound quality of the transmission makes it up for that minor problem.
I bought Tabletote - Portable Compact Lightweight Laptop Notebook Stand because I saw in the "Click for larger image and other views", there is a chair...but when I received my order, the chair is not including.
To make long story short, I'm very happy about the purchase.Had been high-end audiophile for over 30 years, owned many many stereo equipment,Above everything else, I value the balanced sound and musicality,The Klipsch has well integrated subwoofer, they produce full enjoyable musical sound,for the price of $150, they are well made and sounds great, can not ask for more.I have 2 pairs of B&W; MM1, very clear sound, but without subwoofer, lower-end is weak,I have diff model of Bose, overall, the Kplisch is equally enjoyable as any other computer speakers I tried.
I researched point & shoot 35mm cameras thoroughly, and the Pentax IQZoom 120Mi was the obvious choice for what I needed. I compared Canon, Fuji, Minolta, Nikon and Olympus models, as well as Pentax. I was replacing a 1989 model Pentax IQZoom 900- 38-90mm, that was simply too big, and took 2 lithium batteries. (It still works flawlessly, and takes great photos.) I needed the best small zoom camera for the money. I am far from a professional photographer, and I don't take photos every week. I am just an average photographer who likes to know that whatever the situation, I can get great photos.The best features of the new camera include: the small overall size- but with big enough to use operational buttons, metal case, the illuminated (at night) LCD panel, the great zoom lens and viewfinder, easy to use shooting and flash modes, and simplicity of overall use.Even my wife, who hates to even try a new camera, is very impressed with this one. She has a Pentax IQZoom60s, and finds the 120 just as easy to use.My test roll of ASA 200 film worked great in both indoor low light flash and outdoor, bright light situations, including backlight- where the fill-in flash works automatically . I do think that I will use ASA 400 film most of the time, as it is more versatile. That is what Pentax recommends on their web site....I have also owned Nikon, Minolta and Olympus cameras; but Pentax has by far the best features for the price. It also has one of the best reliability ratings....I look forward to as many years of good photos as I have gotten from the old Pentax. Buy one of the IQZoom 120 Mi's- you will love it!
I bought this product for my Canon EF 70-300mm lens, because the lens package listed this as one of the accessories. I really like it, but there are few cons... First of all, it's a little bit too big from the bottom that is made from hard leather. And because of that it takes more space. Second of all, it's hard to close tightly. And because of that it's not as good protection against dust than I thought. Other than that I really like it. It feels well made.
This is a great device for the home or small office. It acts as an Ethernet hub connecting up to 4 Ethernet devices (one of which can be another Enternet hub). It acts as a single access point to the internet which is a much better solution than internet connection sharing since you aren't dependant upon 1 computer always being on. It is a firewall and a DHCP server. It is also a wireless access point. I can listen to MP3s that are upstairs on my desktop while I'm downstairs with my laptop surfing the web at the same time. It can clone the MAC address of your network card so that you don't have to call your ISP to change MAC addresses (if they require that). It does, however, take a few hours to configure and you'll have to read parts of the manual. If your not technical, you'll probably need help. I also have not been able to connect to my VPN while using it but I can't blame that on LINKSYS since I was told by my VPN providor that it won't work with a firewall. All in all it's an awesome piece of hardware.
I like my Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Headphones. I read other reviews of having trouble changing sources, but I have not experienced that at all. I bought these because I need my own volume control while watching TV with my family. I can't stand anything stuck in my ear for very long, but these Headphones are very comfortable. I also use them to listen to music while on the computer. I have a hiss in the Surround Sound mode. I don't know what the problem is, but I think is from the TV.
I have wanted to put a set of these pick-ups in my Strat for a long time now, I'm talking about, well, over ten years (I have a 1983 Fender Standard U.S.A. Strat). They are not as over-wound, in appearance, as I expected them to be; say for example as a Seymour Duncan SSL-5. I do things a little differently in my guitar. I use the bridge pick-up in the neck position, the middle as usual, and I have a Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz Pick-up in the bridge position. This is a dream combination. My guitar is clean, but with edge and articulation.
I have a 375 photo printer which I like to get repaired it prints if I help the card to pull in.That is why I like the 385 very much and its portability.
Easy to set up, great router for the money. Haven't had a problem at all.
This company is unable to support their products.If you need support forget it.I've been dealing with them for over a year (if you can call a one way conversation "dealing with").Web support is a laugh.Phone support is non-existent.Basically if you need help you will not get any.
I am so happy to be using a HP3050 again. This product is very reliable. A great product for the price. As a teacher I'm always needing one or two copies and I can quickly provide them with this fantastic printer/copier. Thank you for the quick delivery and service.
I just purchased your firewire iBOT webcam, and I'm very unhappy that I have to pay more for OSX support.OSX is no longer new. How do you get away with selling a product and then charging more to make it usable with current system software???OS9 is OLD!!!! Wake up!!! Not only that, i can't even download the required drivers....I have to have them shipped at my time and expense. WEAK!!!WAKE UP!I am also a PC user...this is the last Orange Micro product I will buy.
I had used HD202 also from Sennheiser for more than 2 years before I bought this one. From the model numbers you probably guess that they are similar. Well they are both CLOSED type headphones with about the same size, but the sound is very different. HD202 is most valued for its GREAT bass, and yet HD201 has a more balanced sound.FYI, the sound DOES change after 'break-in' or 'burn-in'. When I first bought HD202 (for $40) I was very disappointed by the sound, and thought it was just a waste of money. But the sound changed a lot after 6 month's usage (1 hour every day) and it became my favorite headphone. It's actually not strange at all given that HD202 as well as HD201 is DYNAMIC type. I'm sure HD201 will sound better after some time, hopefully with more bass.If you are looking for a headphone for about $20, I recommend you go with HD201 (if you prefer strong bass) or HD202 (if you prefer balanced sound).PS: The HD201 I received had a very bad quality. It just fell on the CARPET (not a hard floor) from my desk and broke into 2 pieces. Probably it's just mine, and I'm going to return it.
These are basically stackable cardboard (reinforced) storage boxes They are strong and well made, work pretty well, and get the job done. However, I think the price is *very* expensive for what you get. I use them in a walk-in closet and they work ok for that purpose.
I too did a lot of research before buying a pocket digital camera, and I'm so happy with my decision. First off, this is a beautiful camera! It it much cooler than any of the other ones I have seen out there, Sony included, and it's not nearly as common. Second great big plus is this camera is so easy to use. I had a Nikon CoolPix 4500, and in addition to hating its bulkiness, I hated trying to set anything on the camera and having to navigate a million sub-menus. Yes, I'm lazy -- I don't want to read thick manual just to figure out how to take video or change the shutter speed. I picked this up and immediately was changing settings, taking videos, resizing pics. Super Easy!! The last lovely detail to mention -- almost zero lag time on the shutter!The LCD is giant!. Yes, it's a battery hog, but I'm pretty good about turning the camera off when not in use and it's not been a big deal. I may buy a second battery in the future. I also think 5 pixels is overkill -- would have been happy with 4 -- but it's an easy enough setting to change.Overall, this is money well spent! I would buy another in a heartbeat!
A good product overall and I got the best price at Amazon, but I wish the item wasn't so expensive.
This product is hard to beat at the price it is at. I have seen similar cables at retail for 5x the price. It works as advertised. What more can I say.
I had read many reviews by many customers of a variety of headphones. I was leary of hi and low-end products. I sought the mid-range. Its kinda unknown territory this on-line purchasing of unseen, untested merchandise. I read some pretty good reviews about this V-Moda line. When the product finally arrived and I listened, well to say I was amazed would be an understatement. I do love the sound these earbuds produce. They are amazing. I am very pleased with the sound quality in the highs and especially the bass - WOW!. The audio cable is a little thin, so be careful of them. The earbuds stay in my ear very well. I use the adapters that were on the earbuds out of the box. The noise cancelling feature is outstanding. I work in an industrial environment with very loud machines and I think these work better than my ear plugs. The music makes work more tolerable. I would highly recommend this product to anyone and everyone. Enjoy them as I will. Thanks for reading my review.
Finally the "perfect" universal remote/keyboard concept... PC remote with integrated mouse that works amazingly well and a long-range wireless keyboard... it would be perfect if not for a few super annoying and deal breaking bugs...1) Universal remote in AUX mode does not control volume. No matter what you do it seems volume keys when in AUX mode are worthless. Obviously if you have no receiver in your home theater setup, this is not a problem, but chances are that you do since you need to control PC and have a need for universal infra-red control. This bug is annoying but can be gotten around with learning receiver volume keys on your TV or SAT mode.2) Remote buttons that switch your modes from TV/AUX/PC/SAT are *horrible*. You need to press them just right and just hard enough to get'em to work. Usually takes 4-5 tries. I cannot describe how annoying that is. All other keys are great and respond well, but these 4 crucial keys are just bad bad bad.3) Remote would not learn a bunch of functions from my receiver remote which is a standard Pioneer remote - nothing fancy. But it cannot for example switch my receiver into DVD 5.1 mode, so I had to settle for DVD/LP and rewire my receiver.I really wanted this remote to work for me. I've been searching it seems forever for the perfect remote and keyboard combo for my MCE HTPC. Keyboard is great,its small responsive, mouse operation is amazing, Satellite control is great (I have Pansat receiver and the remote learned all the commands perfectly)... if not for the stupid few bugs, I'd give it 6 stars.
The Pros:-You can reposition the product as many times as you like to get the best fit without it losing it's adhesive.-It allows you to use with any type of arm band or car dock because it fits so well.-Doesn't prohibit any functions of the ipod (i.e. sensitivity of the wheel is just as good with the shield on)The Cons:-Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles. I've carefully applied and re-applied this product no less than 20 times in a variety of different ways, and it leaves numerous bubbles on the ipod everytime, especially on the screen.-If the screen is not lit up, all you can see is bubbles on the screen.-It doesn't do the ipod justice, because it looks so cheap when applied.-After 2 days with this product I'm already looking to replace it.
Excellent, rugged small bag - good for one SLR camera w/ lens, even a pretty long one or zoom (mine is a 300 mm zoom, but compact format.) Holds some film rolls and a flash, too. My camera is a Minolta 201 - an older full size 35 mm. Newer 35's are smaller. Extra pouches &amp; mesh pockets prove handy. No more than you need, no less for one camera &amp; max of 2 lenses. Same as the black one only...green.
We just got one for Christmas and will be returning it. The picture is average for all the ones we looked at in stores. We took an SD card with a variety of JPEG pictures to all the local stores that had similar models. Many were worse. Some were better. This one will only show digital camera files, not from a scanner or a phone. It will not play them if they were edited, cropped, rotated. We purchased one similarly priced at Radio Shack that did show a wider variation of files for someone else as a gift.
The system requirements before this was ordered indicated the scanner could be used with Windows 95. Upon receiving the scanner as a gift(ordered thru Amazon) there are no instructions for loading to Windows 95. The outside of the box says Window 98 is a minimum requirement. The scanner seems like it would be a great product. I wish I could use it.
I purchased these as my wife and I are going on a jungle safari in Borneo next week.The excellent light gathering properties of these binoculars will come in handy when we go in search of Orang Utan, Proboscis Monkey, Pygmy Elephant and the countless bird species that are present. Although they have a large objective lens (50mm) they are very compact and easy to hold. The water proofing will come in handy in the rain and cloud forests we will be visiting. I will follow up on our return.Well I tried these out in the steaming rainforests of Malaysian Borneo and they came up trumps. The focusing was very smooth. They also focused down to 3 metres. The waterproofing/ fog proofing came in very handy whilst trekking in the heavy rain late at night. Weight was never a problem, in fact I do not like those overly light Bins as they do not feel reassuring, these felt solid as a rock. Was able to watch a Bull Pygmy Elephant at 4 metres with no problems at all. Colours were spot on with no colour fringing.Very happy with these binoculars.Will be trying them out at Mai Po reserve in Hong Kong next month.Update 07-09-2011: Unfortunately the binoculars are not as water/fog proof as they claim, at least mine aren't. They got a little water in them on 31-08-2011 whilst at Olango Reserve. I have managed to leave them inside a box of rice and most of the water has evaporated. I hope it all goes before I head for Hong Kong in 2 weeks.
Great little units that work perfectly well, BUT, the sticky double-sided adhesive does NOT hold well. They fell off of 3 of my devices within a week. I did not trust other double-sided sticky tapes to allow the light through properly, SO, black electrician's tape to the rescue.
I bought this to replace my old 256MB (still working despite extensive abuse) thumb drive. Well, I've had it for about a month now and it's dead. In the course of one afternoon it went from loading up every time I put it in a computer to being "An unrecognized device" in every computer I put it into (it was a gradual process over a couple hours strangely enough). This is the first product I've ever bought from dane electric, and it will surely be the last. Next time I'll pay more attention to the brand name and go with a better known brand rather than price.Oh, and I'll also toss out there that I've been using computers for 20 years now, and have been building computers for many years, so it's not a case of computer literacy.
I'm from Canada and label tape here is double the price I paid for this. Great price for good label tape!
I've used Verbs for years, and their DVD-RWs are the best yet. So when I saw them for $10 here, I put them in my cart and was shocked to see that they wanted $9.06 for shipping!!! What a ripoff!!
Good quality for the price. I have several Tiffen filters and I'm happy with all of them.
These are great speakers for the price. I'd highly reccomend them to someone looking for an inexpensive pair of computer speakers.
It arrived quickly, and after testing, I verified it is fast enough for movies and it really does hold 2 GB.Great product.
I run my own business and travel about 120,000 actual air miles per year (mainly short to medium haul flights). On a recent trip to Australia I took both my IBM T40 laptop and Tungsten C. Because I fly American Airlines &amp; QANTAS I was able to access the club lounge WiFi networks in Chicago, LA, Sydney, and Perth. In each case the Palm C connected quicker than my T40 and I was able to check e-mail and surf the web. I have had no problems with my screen and invested $30 in a decent padded cover. Functionality is brilliant and my ACT! database (3000+ contacts) keeps in sync with my T40 no problems at all. I occasionally get dropped WiFi connections but believe these are network rather than device issues because my Palm C and T40 both lose connections at the same time. I previously used a printed Franklin planner but this is now collecting dust on my bookshelf. I owned a Palm III previously but tossed it when the screen broke. This time around I take a bit more care but the padded cover seems to handle the rough and tumble. I'm still searching for the best apps to work with for certain tasks but find that the C has a ton of memory so I can try different apps side by side for a while before uninstalling those I don't want anymore. The color screen is brilliant and makes reading very easy. It would be nice if more web sites were optimised for this format because in some cases lots of scrolling is required, however, I imagine that over time this will improve. Overall a very nice little unit - and believe me I have been a sceptic on this technology.
Hey,the battery is working great."NO" service person had to called out & my security system is working good,thank you.
These speakers have pretty good sound and look awesome, however, the light-up feature does not work very well. They speakers only light up when you play music that is extremely loud, so if you're planning on having these in a small room, you'll go deaf before you see them light up.Other than the lack of lights the speakers are pretty great, they were very easy to install and the sound is intense. The 'enhance' feature is very nice if you do not have surround sound capability.It also comes with a bunch of conversion wires, so you can plug just about anything into the speakers.They are pretty good gaming speakers, I'm just disappointed they do not light up very easily.
The Epson 1280 is one of the best inkjet printers on the market today. My only complaint is it is not IEEE1394 Firewire ready. Colors are very true and color management is easy.
There were more bad disks with this package than I ever had before. Don't buy them, buy better quality disks.
I've had this KVM switch for about a week. It was frustrating initially trying to get it working, but that was because it is not compatible with my Logitech programmable wireless mouse/keyboard combo. However, the setup (using the keyboard USB port for the wireless keyboard/mouse dongle) was quick and easy when I switched to using my Dell wireless keyboard/mouse combo that has less mouse buttons and has only application keys that are preset. I see no loss of quality in any of the mouse, keyboard, video or audio components of my systems.
Just got it, glowing orange, love the color, love the feel of it. It's heavy but, hey, it's leather, suppose to carry that weight. Not most practical but definitely for special occasion. Recommend to all girls!
installed and works fine. make sure its sauldered in place, wires kinda small. it should also be installed with 2 sided tape as movements may break wires
The card arrived relatively quickly. One thing I really loved about the packaging, was the fact that on the back, there was a little picture describing how you're supposed to open it. I don't know if it's just me being totally oblivious or what, but I don't remember ever seeing these kind of packaging including directions before. And it was awesome because I personally never knew that's how you're supposed to cut it open (cut along the edge)! It saved me a LOT of pain that's for sure.That said, the card itself is excellent. I'm using it with my Panasonic Lumix TZ5 digital camera. It went in and even without formatting, i was able to take photos immediately. I did format, though, in case there are any problems in the future. I've only used this card+camera combo a couple of times, but so far there have been no issues.A solid card investment, and definitely worth the price (when I bought it, it was $18 approximately).
I bought the micro vault to transfer files from my PC to my mac - not realizing that I would not be able to open the compressed files on my mac! I am now stuck without any of my files, as I transferred everything and got rid of my PC before trying to open the files.
Personally, I'd rather have my MP3 player, but this was a gift for my sister. She loves it. It's a cd player that plays MP3s and has pretty good storage for up to 60 songs. If you can't afford a real MP3 player or are particularly attached to your cds, then this is the way to go.
it is a bose, no mistake, but was not informed when i bought it, thought it was a portable one and though it said it would play a shuffle... i was wrong on both accounts, mabey i just didn't do all my home work on this...also an older version go the new bose soundock2 now out...no frills speaker, but still a bose, good sound
I bought a HP 17 inch laptop and was hoping that this backpack would work, but it is just a little too small. I really like it and if I had a smaller laptop it would be perfect, but I am going to have to return it. I think it is funny though that a 17 inch HP laptop does not fit in a 17 inch HP made backpack. I gave it 3 stars since it is a nicely made backpack with plenty of space and compartments for books and such, but I am sad it doesnt fit the one item I bought if specifically for.
This is for all the people who still have'nt got on the band wagon(WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?) SIRIUS Radio rocks. I been whith them for 7yrs haven.t listned to regular radio and don't miss it.I was sick and tired of listning to the same music over&over&over again. Sirius has everything you can think of.
I got it used for about $50. It looked used, but nothing broken, and worked as soon as I plugged my Presario 2100 AMD, which has a bad power input on the motherboard. The main reason I got this was because of the bad power input. With XP SP2, it did not recognize the USB hub on the device, so I had to upgrade to SP3. The device covers all the ports on the back of my laptop, so I only have 3 usable USB ports which are on the port replicator. The literature of the device makes it sound like this upgrades your USB to 2.0 via the port replicator interface, but it's merely a generic hub that's 2.0 compatible. But, my laptop charges fine, doesn't loose power because of the loose power input on the motherboard, and that's all I wanted.
I've had this unit for about 4 months now and it's played fine. Was easy to set up and use. Don't know yet how it will hold up over time, but so far so good. Given that I wanted both a DVD and VCR player, but didn't want to spend much more than $100, I'm happy with the choice.
These headphones are exactly what I wanted. They're small, comfortable (thanks to shipping with an assortment of differently sized buds), and block out outside noise without using active noise cancellation. The sound quality is very good as well.
I purchased these CERTRON (NOT Maxwell) micro cassettes because no one seems to have any Maxwell brand micro cassettes in stock these days. This Certron brand is supposed to be comparable but they are not. They are absolutely terrible. As an Administrator who does a lot of transcribing, these tapes are less than adequate for my purposes. They do not last more than a week or two. You cannot use them over & over like other micro cassettes used for dictation. The tape becomes muted, choppy and/or the ribbon gets tangled up within the cassette.I will not be purchasing these again.
This switch is the second of these I have purchased. Both have worked flawlessly, were easy to install and required no configuration at all. I would recommend this to anyone who wants 16 hight speed ports. My only complaint is that the fan is pretty noisy so you won't want to put it into an office.
I found this calling card doing a search on Amazon. I went ahead and ordered the card just to try it. About a hour later I received an email with all the information I needed. I placed a call that same day and everything worked well. You first dial the 1-800 access number. Then you enter a Pin number. After that, you just dial anywhere. It is really easy and it may be used to call the USA or anywhere in the world. Best calling card quality I have ever received.
This is my second Harmony remote and a big improvement over the 659. The color screen is great and functions downloaded easily. The only downside is that the buttons are a little small for large hands, but overall an excellent product.
Top notch headphones. If you want lots of bass look elsewhere.Everything is perfect I just wish the cups were a lot bigger.
I am very pleased with this purchase. Looking thru it is very clear and easy to see. Also love the small style and case it comes with.
I bought this case to carry a Canon 30D with the standard 18-55mm lens.My primary use is to carry the camera to hockey and volleyball games.This is a very high quality case and is perfect for the camera, standard lens, charger, extra battery, manual, spare memory. Most accessories will fit in the two side pouches, and there is a zipper pouch on the inside of the lid.You can leave the case over your shoulder and just reach down and get the camera, take a shot and place in back in the holster.You can clip the case closed or fully zip it. The zippers are a tad bit stiff when they are new, but there again, they are high quality. The shoulder strap is extremely comfortable and the case fits in luggage rated as carryons on the airlines.The front/top of the case is a solid rubberized material and is very sturdy. The case comes with a rain cover, but I haven't used it yet. One of the best things about the bag is that it doesn't look like a camera bag and doesn't garner extra attention.I plan on adding accesories available for the case when I get a new telephoto lens.
My band bought this Flip video camera as a back up for our recent tour and it worked even after dropping it in the toilet! We shot over 35 hrs of video and now we're putting together a mini-movie of the tour with five girl bands...maybe we'll post it here if it's not too XXX. We love our Flip camera so much we're buying 3 more so each band member has one!Flip Video Camera - f@*#&+! rocks!XOX,America's Sweetheart
This is the third Dvd unit i have used, tried Clarion before and that was ok, tried the Jensen 9021ts and it is actually a really good unit for the price, but nothing comes close to the clarity delivered by the Alpine in both sound and video. Have no reason to use the navigation feature, so cannot comment, but can guarantee if you are looking for a head unit to build around. Alpine does not dissapoint
I'm a big electronics geek and usually can figure out things quickly w/o reading the instructions. I fiddled with my AW810 Wireless speaker for a good 10-15 mins and had no luck getting good receptions. I finally broke down and got the manual out. After reading the instruction, it only took 5 seconds to get the speaker working perfectly. Here's how to do it:1. Read the manual!2. Hook up the transmitter to your music source (amplifier or cd player), via the headphone output jack.3. IMPORTANT: Turn the "volume" dial on the back of the transmitter until the little red light on the front flashes intermittently. If you get a solid red or a fast blinking light, you have the volume set too high. Ease back until it flashes slowly.4. Turn the power on on your AW810 speaker.5. Turn the "tuning" knob on the speaker until you get a "Green" light.And that's it! I put batteries in mine and take it out to the back yard. It's the best toy I've gotten this Summer!
I've had this Sub for over three years now. One year after I bought it the innards fried. I was able to remove the module and send it to Veloodyne for a full replacement (or repair). It has worked well since. It is definitely more sub that my house can withstand (and I have a very large living room) without the vases falling off the shelves. Sound quality is above average. The front vent allowed me to place it in a whole in the wall under the stair case. The remote is indeed handy.
Bought this to shred an abundance of zucchini from our garden. Does a great job. Very well made and easy to use.
This product works amazingly well! The cloth material that the back side of the DVD/CD rest against helps prevent the DVD from sticking to the protector sheet - thus insuring the life span of the DVD. I like that the sheet fits into a 3-ring notebook for easy documentation and storage.
I've been using this radio religiously 5 days a week for at least 2 hours a day since I got it in MAY 2010.Works perfectly, get reception even in the elevator where most people can't get anything - this particular elevator should be nicknamed the call dropper.The speaker is good, I'm using my own Sony headphones for comfort, the clarity is 100% perfect for nearby stations.The 90 minute auto-off is a great feature. Volume button on the top is convenient when you don't want to pull it out of your pocket. Battery life is great, for my current 2 hours daily, it seems like I get about 2 months out of it, never really kept track though.Controls could be easier to understand, but once you get using it, it's no problem. Despite the cautionary note in the instructions, locals will still work to some level without headphones/antenna (included.)Bass boast works well, but not necessary for my listening to talk radio.Wish I had another one of these for my emergency kit! GET THIS RADIO!UPDATE 1-24-2013: It saddens me to say this thing has died now. It'll power on for a few seconds and then turn off for no reason at all, changed the batteries many times. It's just failing. HOWEVER, I would still buy this again and am considering it as I write this - the $20 non-digital Sony pales in comparison to this.
Finally received the nano after a month of tracking and mis communications. That's when I found out that it was a refurbished unit, not NEW, as indicated when I ordered it!
Small camera that takes great pictures. The movies are 640X480 and they are great too. I bought two of them for work and they are both working well after a year. I bought a camera just like it for my wife too.
Very simple, and easy to install. I haven't had any problems, and my laptop works quicker. Thinking about getting another one soon to expand my current mermory further. I can't believe how much other people pay to have these installed, when it's so easy to do it yourself.
-Useless. Arrived in sealed box without EIDE cable. Does not work as slave with Toshiba DVD-ROM SDM-1402.Your basic 'Made in China' quality snafu. The factory might hear a complaint 3 months after the product left their dock on the slow boat to the land of opportunity. By then the labor has turned, and no one is responsible for shoddy business.Don't buy it!
I purchased two of these things to hook my iPod Classic to high end home stereo systems. They work great - sound quality is comparable to standard CDs (on one system, I did need to run the output through an equalizer for acceptable quality, however). The remote works at reasonable distances and through the closed cabinet (and walls) as advertised. The remote does have some buttons that do not seem to do anything, but it does the fundamentals - volume, skip forward and back, and even change playlists. I have been using these for about three months and highly recommend.
IT WAS REALLY A LARGE SIZE BAG, not bad for what you can do with the space but not on a day to day. More like camping or really long trips. Nice fabric and pocket space. Had to return tho do to the size issue...
I did fair amount of research and concluded that the Panasonic Lumic DMC-LC33 is the best value overall. With the Leica lens, it takes absolutely great pictures that are comparable to those of film cameras. It is very easy to use. The mode dial (choice of simple, normal, macro, portrait, landscape, night portrait, motion) help beginners to take nice pictures. For sophisticated users, it has many control enable you to adjust ISO, EV, white balance, etc. Besides the picture quality, its speed is one of the best among digital cameras. You almost don't feel any shutter lag. I especially like the burst mode which let you take 5 continuous shots in one second, perfect for those hard-to-catch moments. The movie mode appears a bit jittery at 10 fps, but like its still images, the picture quality is very good. I have seen other reviews mentioning the flash being weak. However, I found it adequate and can be easily enhanced by setting ISO to 400. Its size can fit into a pocket.I think maybe because Panasonic is not as well known in camera as brands such as Canon, Nikon, Olympus, etc., so it prices its models very competitively. This is a great camera at a valued price. I couldn't be happier with it. Strongly recommended.
This cd recorder was an excellent buy. It is very compact and really does an excellent clear job recording or playing. The price was also a very good deal. Recommended very highly.
This modem is recommended by my Time Warner cable company. I realized that the modem I was renting from Time Warner was out-of-date and not recommended. What a waste, they won't tell you that. It's bad enough that they overcharge for their services, but when they charge you to rent an inferior modem - - The cable company sucks. This Motorola modem is fast. Works well for me.
Had this little guy for seven years now. Still going strong. No problems with dropped connections whatsoever. I wish Linksys' efforts in their newer generation N models would make routers reliable as this one. Unfortunately, their latest models are atrocious. You can install DD-WRT on the WRT54GL, if you're into that.
After delaying my purchase of a flash drive for quite some time, I settled on the Memorex Flyer due to the marketing of the retractable usb port. I must say, this is VERY handy because you don't have to keep up with the USB cap - just retract the port and you're safe to go! I am very pleased with the product overall - 5 stars!
These earphones aren't bad, but seriously lack in the bass department. They are comfortable to wear and are decent, just not great. For the money, I expected more. I have a set of Sony MDR-11 earphones and they have better bass, but don't do as well at noise reduction as these. The E3c's do a nice job of blocking outside noise. The cable on the E3c's is also nice and sturdy although I don't like the gray color. PC Mag just reviewed these and several other earphones and rated the E3c as one of the worst (they complained about the lack of bass too and like the ER-6i's the best). I could live with these earphones, but they really make me yearn for something better.
clarity of audio not as good as expected,loss of signal when hands moved in area of face.but ok for the price.
These are the best earphones I've ever purchased. Sound is great, bass is excellent, and comfort is awesome. I recommend these in-ears to any music enthusiast!
i love the product. i gave this as a birthday gift to my husband.we love the quality of the bag . it has enough room for charger , sd cards, camera,lens.it gives good protection to camera.we are happy with the purchase.
Have had the 50PZ700U for one month now. Fantastic TV that delivers vibrant real life pictures when paired with HD programming. I watched Jay Leno's Tonight Show in HD and was blown away by the picture clarity and color reproduction. The built-in speakers deliver superb audio and I watch most shows without turning on my receiver.I am a perfectionist for looks, picture clarity and an audiophile. I think the TV scores exceedingly well on all three grounds in my books. The look with the black piano finish is stunning. The remote is very user friendly and very comfy to hold.The only thing buyers should consider is, plasma tv's in general are not good handlers of glare caused by light sources. This is becuase of their glossy screens. This is true for any plasma. The anti reflective coating in this TV is not very effective - I had to draw my blinds and curtains to watch glare free during the day. Again, this is an issue only of you have a window directly opposite to your TV. If glare is a challenge for you, go for an LCD TV. I also own a Samsung 40"LCD (Samsung-LNT4065F-1080p-LCD-HDTV) in our Dining room that has a lot of light coming in. It handles the glare with ease and delivers equally good picture quality.I think this 50PZ700U TV was well worth the investment and I am extremely pleased with my purchase. If you are looking to buy a 50" plasma, this is your best bet on all counts!
How ergonomic is a keyboard that requires 5x the amount of force to push down the space bar as the other keys? I am very disappointed in this model. The previous white Natural Keyboard Elite was much more usable. This model is making my hands hurt. I am returning it.
This is a good general-purpose record player, and I decided to go for it because of some unfavorable reviews of a similarly designed Crosley player. I have a good turntable, but no room to hook it up to my amp in the living room, so this all-in-one solution appealed to me for my small den. It doesn't seem to be available through Amazon anymore, so I purchased mine through a company called Orange Chimp (others still carry it, but Teac has deleted it from its website.) Anyway, performance is fine, sound is adequate, and since the choice out there (i.e., reasonably priced all-in-one record players that look nice) is pretty slim, I'm happy with it. The CD sounds just as good as records, although I don't use it that much. Be aware, however, of the following: 1) yes, the case is aluminum-colored plastic, which isn't terrible; the lid, however, flexes a bit if you don't lift with both hands; 2) Oddly, the machine DOES NOT automatically return the tone arm back to its rest after the record is finished playing; why this is so is strange, since it seems like a simple technology. My solution is always to leave the lid up so I don't forget a record is actually playing. If I didn't, I might forget and come back a week later to see my record going round-and-round, wearing itself and my needle out; 3) There are no treble and bass tone-setting controls; as a result sometimes my records sound tinny, but I justify this by telling myself that's the way they were meant to sound (one can justify anything, right?); 4) The radio tuner is a dial-like analog one, not a digital one (in keeping with the 1950s design, I guess) so you have to dial back and forth to bring in a station adequately; 5) it comes standard with a short-life needle rated at just 50 hours of play. As a result, I ordered a few diamond needles from LP Gear (good vendor; check it out for all things LP) that are rated some 25 times longer than the original. If all these items were fixed, I'd like the Teac better. But for $129, I can't really kick, and I am enjoying my LPs that I haven't heard for years. (Oh yes, the machine can also play 78s and 45s as well as 33-1/3 speed records; for 78s, I'd recommend going to the LP Gear website and ordering one of the special needles designed expressly for those kinds of records.) Cheers.
I actually won my TIVO as part of a radio promotion, howvever now after having it for over a year I don't know how I lived without it! It is absolutely essential for anyone who has a life..you will inevitably miss your favorite shows and specials without it. It is easy to use. The remote control is easy to read and use. The menus are easy to use and helpful.Even if you were never able to set a VCR, you could easily use Tivo!I am a very satisfied customer!
This works great! I live outside Philadelphia, PA so there aren't many unused stations around. This unit actually blocks out some weaker stations completely. I highly recommend this. Why not 5 stars?- the plug is slightly large and is difficult to remove once its plugged in. You definitely can't go wrong for the price.
I've tried several brands and these are the best for the money. Very comfortable and the sound quality is excellent. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was that they are designed with a short cable length on one side which I find annoying. I can't imagine why they designed them like that. Other than that, I am very pleased with them and would recommend them.
I have been using these ear phones for years for short and long distant running. The sound is good and although not waterproof they are ideal for me because they fit around the top of my head and the ear pieces stay firmly in my ears. These ear phones are very inexpensive thus I treat them as an expendable item and normaly order more than 1 earphone at a time. I have had the current set for over 6 months without replacing. Obviously if it is raining or extremely humid I do not wear them
This is a great secure digital card, it is just what I needed at the time. Thank you for your time.
If you have a cassette deck in your car, you don't need the iTrip, just get one of those cassette adapters and you are all set. But if you don't have a cassette deck in your car, the iTrip does what it's supposed to do fairly well. In the majority of cases, it works fine. Although you should be aware that this technology is not perfect. Depending on your location, you may occaisionally experience some static from a radio station that is near where you have the iTrip set to.Also, the quality is limited to FM radio quality. It is not as good as what the iPod is capable of and certainly not CD quality. That said, the quality from the iTrip is quite listenable for the price when there is no static. In my area (which is a major metropolitan area), no matter what I do, I get some occaisional static depending on the time of day.If your car stereo has a line input, that would the the ideal recommendation. Some radios nowadays even have a jack right on the front of the radio. If yours doesn't, perhaps it has line input jacks in the back of the unit and an installer can wire this up for you so you can access it and plug the iPod in to it.Another better option than the iTrip is to have a car stereo shop install a wired FM modulator for you. The FM modulator is wired under your dash between your antenna and the radio and includes a jack for the iPod. This works virtually flawlessly, with no static and a much more powerful signal into the radio.In all, I would recommend the iTrip for use in a rental car or a friend's car or if you will only use the iPod occaisionally in your car. If you drive a lot and use the iPod exclusively, it would definitely be worth it to invest in a wired option instead.
I'm very happy with the sound card sounds great and did not kill my wallet improved my computers performance since i don't need to use on-board sound anymore.
The diNovo Edge is the latest of several dozen Logitech keyboards I've owned and has the same high-quality feel and appearance. (I've owned the original diNovo, PS3 keyboard/touchpad and, my favorite - the illuminated keyboard as well as other more inexpensive wired and wireless Logitech keyboards.) This has the same excellent touch and good layout and the trackpad is a nice idea. The problems came in the proprietary SetPoint software, which caused reliability problems with Windows 7 & the HP laptop (blue tooth) hardware (and Razer mouse). Despite updates to firmware, system drivers and SetPoint software - it was unable to maintain a consistent link (drops periodically) until SetPoint was uninstalled. (Ironically, just check ver# of SetPoint on this/other computer using older diNovo and it crashed ... hmmm.)Keyboard works fine, but we can no longer access advanced features (key mapping, trackpad features, etc.) only accessible through Logitech software. One other thing that would have been nice at this price (in addition to playing well with other BT devices) would have been illuminated keys; this is a premium priced product with a number of integrated LEDs for status - not lighting the keys is an odd omission.
This is a great radar detector! I would recommend this to anyone. Luckily, I had a friend that has been using this radar detector for 5 years and he has never gotten a ticket. It's $100 cheaper than the Valentine One and it will pay your first ticket up to a year. The real selling factor was the Valentine One being such a hot commodity for thieves. With the K40, it really looks inexpensive so hopefully that will thwart criminals. Great product. So far, it has alerted police radar with plenty of lead time!
If you plan to use your Variax in a live setting with a POD XT Live, this is the way to go. Sturdy and long enough to rock on a stage. Thumbs up!
Tried to be frugal and bought the 55mm mount version of this tele converter lens for use with a panasonic FZ camera. Autofocus abilities are poor. Manually focussing: Focus in center of lens is OK but not great. Lens exhibits haze around edges. After doing searches on the net I found this is a common occurance for these (non) Professional 2.X lens'. Save your time and money.
6Ave Electronics sent me a defective unit. When I called to have it replaced, I was told to just put the return label included on the box and ship it back and they would send me a new unit..well they apparently forgot to include the return shipping label as well, so I had to wait a week and a half for DHL to bring me one, then wait for the unit to be shipped back. After another week and a half of waiting for my new unit, I received a refund email from Amazon. I immediately called 6Ave Electronics, and they told me that they just issued me a refund, and if I wanted a new unit, I would have to repurchase one.. Needless to say I DID purchase a new one, but definitely not from them!
This is a very nice patch cable and it provides everything i need in such a cable. It is well made and performs flawlessly.
This dvd player is awesome. the features that are included in this player are great. I can adjust video and sound all from the player. I watched Sharktales on my Samsung 61 inch DLP with the Oppo and there were colors that I was just amazed at. This player is great until the blu ray- HD-DVD war settles down.You can't go wrong with this player. And it comes with an excellent HDMI cable with the unit. The player is wrapped very securely and looks very professional.I give it very high reviews.
Withe two kinds of hardware sound decode, include THX and Dobly Digic, and cool skin design, plus powerful sound output, the only thing you may feel un-perfect is its price.But nothing is perfect, if you can afford its price, this speakers must be your best choice^^
What an awesome bag and a great deal! I have had a Domke bag for 25 years and it is still going strong. I paid $59.00 for the Anaconda 20 bag which retails for $139.00. It will hold everything you could possibly need and is very rugged, with easy access. I did not really need the bag but the great price and Domke's great reputation caught my eye. It can be used as a shoulder bag or a waist bag. If you have the chance to get it for $59.00 grab it. It's a steal!
I love this Camera! I've owned it for over a year now and have not had ONE problem. It takes clear, sharp, quality photos that are never washed out or unbalanced. I love having the ability to turn the flash down a bit- as the flash IS bright, however I think this is a definite positive quality. Auto mode works great, but if I get daring, the manual controls are fun to play with too! Takes beautiful portraits. I love the "Sports" setting! It freezes the action and works great! I would definitely buy this camera again. It might be overwhelming for a beginner, but for a slightly more advanced, amatuer photographer, this camera is great!
After three weeks of regular use running and in the gym, around my neck or in my shorts pocket, here's my feedback: it's been pretty close to the 12 hour battery life. Tiny size a big bonus because it doesn't require special holder like the IPOD does to use during workouts. Flaws: although iswurv claims to have up to 99 folders, it doesn't work right if you try to download songs by folder or into newly created folder. Check out the company website at [...] where it goes over the iswurv 5's problems from customers, including that folder problem which arises b/c of windows media compatibility problem. There is a fix so read the responses, although the fix only allows you to transfer music -- I was hoping to transfer/organize by folder so I can play my music by folder. I also had a problem downloading music I bought from msnmusic.com, and iclick said this player wasn't compatible with many of the music download companies. However, [...] website had a fix by burning download to a CD, then ripping it back to the computer, and then downloading it to the iswurv. It worked and solved a critical issue for me, but no thanks to iclick. I echo some comments about how cheap the player feels, but the one year warranty from iclick, plus the no limit warrant costco offers is covering me there. Sounds great. Features, once you figure out the buttons, is pretty deep. So, overall, very satisfied b/c of size, price and featurees. Short of five stars b/c of difficulty figuring things out, and hopefully, it's all good from here....
Got exactly what I ordered although it took 10 days - too long for 2 tiny camera batteries by us mail should not take 10 day.
Needs to be stretched on sides, but no big deal. I like the closure and the belt clip or armband option. Some headphone storage would be nice.Gadget Queen
These batteries cost $12- $15 a piece in a drug store . Great deal if you need many replacements . Bought these for my Bushnell Tour v2 rangefinder
I've been looking for a pair of replacement earbuds for my Palm Pre, and my friend let me listen to his pair of V-Moda Bass Freq buds.I could instantly tell that they put all of their effort into driving bass. Unfortunately, guitar and vocals just sounded muffled & muddy - more than my stock buds. Though they didn't have all of the crackling/clipping of my current buds at higher volume, they didn't sound anywhere as good as my Sennheiser PX 200 or HD 497 cans which have a much better frequency response (but no portability).You can't expect much for the price, but they aren't as great as everybody seems to claim unless all you listen to is drum-n-bass. I'll be looking for another alternative model, where hopefully they focus on fidelity instead of bass.
I've own this Panasonic A120 for about a year now without any problems and I've played tons of DVDs in it. The picture quality is excellent - its well worth it. Highly recommend this player than anything under $200.
Received on time and works as advertised.
I didn't get this lens from Amazon, but I buy a lot of things from them and it is probably the best forum for review writing. I purchased this lens from a local photography chain in Russia and although it is probably my fault for not checking better in the store there was a serious issue and now I must deal with Sigma's authorized repair facility to get it corrected. The problem is that when zoomed out to the 1:1 ratio and the aperture stopped down to maximum or near maximum a lot of dust and fibers are visible on the pictures I take. It appears that this is inside the lens between elements and not on the surface outside. I had to take this to the Sigma authorized repair facility and now must wait several weeks to use my brand-new lens. I also agree that with the front element moving out to focus close that this is a liability with a macro lens. The few images I did take before noticing the problem look great after cleaning up all of the dust in photoshot so I will see what it will do when I finally get it back.
I had this for not even a month, and then it just totally stopped working. I couldn't get it to turn on.And, when it was workinga) it was really hard to see the numbers on the screen andb) the voicemail light would often blink even when there was no message and no new phone call.Total waste of money.
Works great. I've got my DVR, Blue Ray palyer and Receiver all in a closet and behind a closed door on the opposite side of the room from the TV. I bought an extra transmitter with the RF extender so that I would have one for my cable remote and one for my Blue ray remote. Works great and very responsive compared to that old Logitech piece of garbage I previously had. Well worth the purchase.
The tuner is great...works well...good image.But consider buying it only if you have 1GB or so of RAM..works with 512MB but occassionally gets stuck. The antenna leaves a lot to be desired..a pretty flimsy contraption at best. They could do with improving antenna quality.
I purchased the Lexar 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo for a new camera that my girlfriend received as a christmas gift. Before checking online I went to several stores and they were all between $50-$75 for the same thing. I found this one one Amazon for less than $20 and it has worked great. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for one of these. It fits all sony products that use a Memory Stick Pro Duo memory card. I used it on my PSP and my girlfriend has used it with her new Sony camera with no issues. This is a great product at a great price.
I was glad to find this card. It is hard to find a smartmedia card nowdays.The card workd great and the shipping was fast.Thanks!!!
This is a great addition not only to add filters but also to protect your lenses and keep your camera optics mechanism free of dirt and dust.
17" laptop fit snug, went on vacation, took my laptop, 2 digital cameras, wires, etc., but ran out of inside pockets for the extra batteries, wireless mouse, etc. All in all, it is a good product.
Love the sound quality, esp. the bass response out of these things. The price point is esp. nice! You could spend lots more and not get near the quality. Makes even cheap cd/mp3 players sound great.Downside- cord that connects left/right earpieces too short on one side, too long on the other. Also the thing headphone jack comes to the second button on my shirt, so if you wear your cd player on your hip, there's a relatively large male-female cord interconnect right there... it gets snagged when i bend over. Annoying. But it's probably perfect if you wear an mp3 player around your neck. When I use a hip placed device, I've taken to running the cords down my back. Works well enuf! Neither issue is insurmountable.Also, be careful, the acoustic seal (that gives such good bass) also blocks out most outside sound - while that's great for quiet music passages, you'd probably never hear the truck horn behind you! (slight exxageration, but use w/ care on bikes)
The sound quality on these headphones are excellent throughout the frequency range. I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 570's and the Sony MDR-EX71SL's sound almost as good if not the same.The one drawback is that since they are in the ear headphones that require a proper seal to sound good, if you're eating anything like ships while using the headphones, it's actually quite noisy. Some people complained about hearing the cord rubbing against their clothing. I suppose if you listen to Classical music with very low parts, that would be true, but anything with any amount of constant volume, it's hard to heard the cord. Chips are a different animal. You'll hear those the entire time. Actually, if you stick your fingers in your ears and eat some chips, you'll get the same effect that the headphones produce.Some people complained about the short cord on the headphones. I actually like it because it gives me a choice to use the headphones with the remote control that comes with my MP3 player and I don't have an excess amount of cord to deal with. When I am not using the remote control, I use the extension cord.The case that comes with it is great. There are actually two cases. One for the ear buds themselves, and then another case that holds the ear buds in that baby case as well as all the codrs including the extension cords.As many others have stated, the headphones come with three sets of rubber seals for small, meddium and large ears. I can't comment on their durability since I just got my headphones recently. Based on how the headphoens are designed though, I would think that one would be able to go to the drugstore and get a pair of those little yellow foam ear plugs (they type you roll up in between your fingers before you stick them in your ears) and drill a hole in them and then mount them on the posts in the ear buds that the rubber seals mount on. I bet that might even make them sound better.Anyway, for $32, I think it was a good value.
These speakers are stylish and sound great--until you use them in the same room as a GSM phone (i.e. AT&T or T-Mobile). The amplifier and cables are completely unshielded, and they make the loudest, most obnoxious buzzing around a cell phone that I have ever heard out of a pair of speakers. My phone makes most speakers chirp a little, but these things belch out the interference at heretofore unheard volumes. Completely unusable if you plan to charge your iPhone next to your iMac.
These lens pens are a great way to clean safley and quickly.The brush typically gets most dust and such quickly off the lens, and the spot tool atthe other end helps remove small spots of oil and such.Its quick and compact, the main down fall is that while storing it like you would a normal penthe upper compartment that holds the brush is open to the air.
As others have noted, this product is a standard cable of this type. It does not have a right angle connector at one end. It turned out that I didn't need the right angle, and I kept it, and it's working fine. If you must have the right angle connector, don't get this.I would rate it five stars if the product were what was advertised, which leaves me a little confused as to what rating to give it, since it does what it does perfectly, but is different from the photo in the product listing.
This is one of the best budget buys in radar detection, but that's exactly what it is, a budget buy.
I bought one for my then 8 year old daughter. She uses it for Paint and GIMP. And has had a lot of use out of it. We started out with a cheaper (this one) tablet to see if it was something she liked. And she did.The only downside to this product is that fact that I can't seem to buy a replacement pen or the tips for the pen. So since the tip fell out and got vacuumed up (most likely) the tablet is now useless. Which is a shame.It's very user friendly.
perfect for sticking behind the TV on the wall; just installed two of the; work like a charm! only draw back is you might loose the secondary plug jack because of its size.
For such a low price, this is a steal. If you're looking for an HDMI cable, buy this one.
A friend of mine needed this at his studio to connect sound boards and other equipment. He told me for the price and the purpose it serves, he could not have done better.
As far as I can tell this surge protector is working as intended. You wont know that it's no good until it fails to protect your electronics during some sort of surge. This unit was listed at a good price for its features. I received it in a timely manner and would purchase another if needed.
Works great, my dog bit my usb cable and fried my last Abit Board, followed the instructions and was up and running in 45 minutes.
The printer came in and the first one that was sent had a motor issue, however the company Orion was really nice, had great tech support. Sent another printer out the next week. Don't expect your printer problems to be fixed immediatetly always have a backup.
I'm in the unhappy situation of running Windows XP Pro on a Dell server, for which Dell won't support Windows XP, only Windows Server 2003. They've apparently got this mentality that if a computer can mount in a rack, there's no way anybody is going to use it for a workstation.Previously I found and tried to use a card from Sonnet that the Dell server was apparently murdering. I've got one of those Sonnet cards in a Dell home/small business tower and it is doing just fine, but the same card would work for only a few days in the server and then die forever.The Belkin F5U602 works; for all I know, it might be the only Firewire and USB card in the world that doesn't let the magic smoke out when installed in a PE2950. I'm streaming up to 25GB a day onto a FW800 LaCie RAID1 with it. (Not that that's 'fast,' but it's been rock solid for months.)
There is not much to say, this is a nice battery. The shooting time is going to depend more on the specific camera model that you are using it with. I like the 70 better since it is a little larger, but still fits nicely in my camera.Other than that, it is a battery and powers the devices as needed...
Just to add my 2 Cents, Hewlett Packard many years back did extensive study and testing on just what constitutes the best way of connecting wires to other parts of the circuit/system. By best, I mean reliable, cost effective, and low Ohmic contact, as well as long lasting. So the winner? Bare copper wire wrapped on a bare copper post. It is better than solder, so don't waste your time soldering the wires into the connector as some have suggested. Just buy a good quality connector like Dayton, and use them as advertised. That is why if you open up one of the old Tektronix or HP instruments, you will see wire wrap terminations. Yes Gold is better for corrosion resistance, but Copper is better for the electrical effectiveness of the connection. Since Monster's terminals are not hermetically sealed, and the wire is Copper, the Gold performs no useful function folks. In fact, it is a worse connection than if the terminal was made of copper. I love it when I ask the sales person trying to sell me Monster cables to explain skin effect. When the admit they know nothing about it, I tell them then they know nothing about speaker wires. Well, except what the Monster sales rep told them.
I've only had this for about a week, so I can't vouch for the long-term quality of this product.I can, however, say that this is still an excellent GPS system. Granted, It lacks a few of the higher-end features, but so far it has been extremely reliable and quite sturdy. The voice is quite clear and easy to understand, the screen is very bright and colors are vibrant, and the actual GPS lock-on is excellent.The included accessories are excellent as well. It came with both an AC and a car adapter, and a great quality dashboard and window mount, and a very clear and concise manual.Bear in mind that since it is inside the vehicle, the metal of the car body plus reflective windows will reduce the GPS signal. It won't ever be as good as the system that comes built into the car, so if you're buying a new car and are thinking of getting this, see if you can get one pre-built into the car. The car antenna will make locking onto the signal faster and easier. Still, though, I haven't had any problem.Overall a 5/5 star product.Pros: Screen, battery life, included accessories, voice, sturdiness, price, ease-of-use while driving.Cons: A little slow to lock onto the satellite sometimes, somewhat of a long first-use setup.
I have another larger case for my Digital SLR camera, and bought this one for times when I do not have as much space, and only need to carry the camera with one lens. Great size, fits well into a backpack, and provides good protection.
Great price, sturdy quality outside (feels like a pelican case just inside the foam is not that good), the humidor doesn`t look like promising and I have yet to measure the long term humidity inside this box. My only grudge is to the latch, it purposefully comes off in case you want to replace them, and they do come off very often when you don`t want them too. I don`t so I just super-glued it. But overall it is a very nice case, easily fits five cigars if you have nothing else inside and I would definitely recommend it.Next time I would buy a much bigger model, this one is not portable enough to fit in a pocket and it is not big enough to carry accessories.
First, this dvd player can only use 120V 60 Hz, not 100-240V 50-60Hz as said in the editorial review. That means there's no way to use it in Europe or Asia.Second, I think there some problems with the mp3 playing function. I've got an mp3 cd-r. When I played it with this player, in some songs, the drum sounded funny. It sounded like a box was beaten, not a drum. But when I converted that mp3 song to cd audio, I didn't hear that funny sound. So I think the mp3 playing function has problem.Finally, this player is cheap, but there are some other players with the same functions being at this price, but I haven't got a chance to test others.
Sensing that I needed a new hobby and sensing the turmoil and ever-growing danger around the world, I decided to get myself a shortwave radio. I have always had an interest in shortwave and found it to be a sort of bizarre and intriguing sub-culture of sorts. When you think of it, shortwave is really quite amazing. It has been linking people to international news, music, sports and culture long before the internet or cable-tv. Sure, it's easier to simply log on to the web, go to a news source and do your thing, or turn on your tv and go to your favorite cable news channel. But where's the fun in that I ask you?After much research (including reading many reviews here on Amazon), I decided to go with this Sangean model. Honesstly, I wasn't expecting much for the price. I figured that since it was the most inexpensive model, it would be just a very basic, mediocre machine. Boy was I wrong! Just last night I used the machine for the first time. As opposed to the usual deluge of biased, boring American news programs, I was enjoying braodcasts by the likes of the BBC, Voice of Russia, RAI, Radio Netherlands- to name just four!So what if the stations were sometimes a little fuzzy and went in and out? To me, that's part of the novelty and appeal. Shortwave can be tremendously informative , fun, and, with this terrific and user-friendly machine, inexpensive!
My kids really like a trackball for gaming, and Logitech makes the best ones we've used
I have had my Dell 946 for over four years now and have never had a problem with it. I have purchased the after market printer cartridges for it in an attempt to save money, however they worked intermittently if at all. I purchase all my ink through Dell online now and it prints page after page flawlessly.
i got this fuse holder for a subwoofer system, and it's been working how its suppose, and it looks pretty boss
Well worth the money I spent on this model. Do not waste your dollars on the inexpensive brands/models because you will only be disappointed in the performance. The Philips 6.5-Inch Digital Picture Frame is very well made and performs exceptionally well. I purchased a 1Gig SD card, load my photos on it, inserted it into the frame and I was off and running in less then five minutes. I manually processed the aspect ratio of my photos so I haven't yet loaded the software that comes with the unit on my PC.Several people in reviews have mentioned having a problem with the unit auto copying photos from the SD card to the internal memory on power up or when inserting the SD card. To prevent this from happening, simply make a folder (directory) on the SD card and put you photos in the folder and not directly on the root of the SD card. I actually have six separate folders on my SD card to keep my photos organized. The Picture Frame when set to slide show will then display all the photos in the first folder, then the second folder and third and so on. It nice to be able to arrange your display order like that.At 720 x 480 pixels, this is a very high resolution LCD display. Most of the other products out there are less then half this resolution and look very cheap. This will also display image resolutions up to 12 megapixels. The Philips 7FF1CMI is the real deal! As you may have noticed, there are several different finishes to choose from but the Milk finish looks great. I also love the timer function that enables the frame to automatically go on and off and set times of the day.
I was pleasantly surprised when my daughter said that the sound quality was much better than hte last set of earbuds that she had. We both have a problem with most earbuds due to small ear canal but the level of comfort is amazing as I tried them myself. I didn't expect the bass response to be as good as it was and even though they are not as good as my cupped earphones they have better than average sound quality.
For $14.00, you should get this sleek little package to protect your camera and battery/accessories. If you've ever accidentally dropped an expensive camera, you know just what I'm talking about. It's nice looking as well.
We actually got the Venturer 10" dual monitors and they work great. We had the same problem with my daughter's monitor shutting off. I emailed the company (which responded very quickly even though it was out of warranty) and they told me to put a piece of tape in the hole. So, my husband balled up a little piece of tape, put it in the hole, and it's been working like new ever since. I gave it a 4 because of the shut-off problem, but would definitely recommend them. They're a life saver for long trips in the car.
Using this lens with the K10D Pentax digital camera is a true pleasure. The sharpness of the images is outstanding!
Shipping Was Fast I Got This Item Quickly It Connects To My TV And Picture Quality Is Gr8 Thank You Very Happy Five Stars *****
In this review: an in depth comparison of Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 THX, Logitech Z-2300 THX, Bose Soundock, Bose Companion 3's, Bose Companion 5's and Altec Lansing t-612Thank you for taking the time to read this. I'd like to offer a review somewhat different than what you've read before. It's a long one so if you're looking for something quick, you may want to stop here. Otherwise hopefully you'll enjoy the perspective. My thanks go out to those who let us know who you are and what you do in your review, and how you use the system, it really makes a difference. It's important to know the story behind why someone is buying something and what they are looking to do, otherwise you get mismatched needs and solutions. My story begins during the first month of 2008, when I got myself into a bit of a speaker craze while searching for a sound solution for every room of my house. Three years ago I put my life's music collection in digital format on iTunes to the tune of over 5000 songs with perhaps the widest array of music than anyone else I know: Jazz, Hip-hop, R&B;, trip hop, electronica, techno, country, audio books, Tony Robbins, metal, rock, dub, enigma type stuff, lounge, new-aje, world music, caribbean, Latin and on the list goes. So, when I say I've tested these speakers over a wide variety of music, you can take my word for it.My demographic: Male, business owner (custom Italian leather journals, guest books and photo albums: see epica . com ) and hip-hop dancer choreographer, 30 years old, Southern California. Creative, very into pleasing the senses.After growing up with stereo systems that catered to more bass than clarity, my initial goal was to discover what would be the most clear, best, space filling rich sound I could in each room of the house while still being incredibly aesthetically pleasing and unobtrusive at the best price. I wanted to turn up the volume and be amazed at what I heard without any distortion and I wanted to be thrilled at the lowest volumes as well. I wanted to feel like I was there, to have a music experience every time I turned something on. The best price part went out the door rather quickly.So here's what I did: Apple sells a device called an Airport Express that among other things such as being a wireless router, also allows you to stream iTunes music to it wirelessly. All you have to do is plug in a stereo mini plug to one end and an audio source to another. Give it a name like living room and it appears in iTunes. you can have several of these devices all over the house. In the past I have always hooked up big stereos or shelf systems to it for sound but now in the age of tiny computer speakers and iPod doc systems, I've realized you can connect anything to it and have taken the experience to a whole new level. There are now 4 airport expresses in the house in different rooms along with an apple TV which also features this Airtunes feature in the living room, bedroom, second bedroom, kitchen and hallway... yes the hallway.After having spent hours in the Apple Store and Best Buy listening to different sound docks and speakers with my iPhone and collection of music, I just decided to purchase and used every single unit that caught my interest with the decision that those which didn't give me everything I was looking for, I'd just return. (The manufacturers must love me.) Because what can you really tell about a speaker or sound system in a 30,000 foot warehouse with sound and people all around you? Are you kidding? Nothing. You've really got to setup these systems in your environment.It's also important that you test your purchase in different places and positions all throughout your house. You won't believe the difference in sound from having say, a SounDock in your bathroom vs. a bedroom. Move the subwoofer around, adjust the bass on it, move the speakers, be creative. you'll surprise yourself.Finally, a word about Bose. Of all the sound companies that I read reviews for, and I read about 400 before making a purchase, I have never seen such a contrasting fan base. You've got people who detest anything Bose and people who would buy it without listening to anything else. For the record I am neither of these people. I have owned Bose products in the past and enjoyed them as I have with other companies but was not biased towards or against them prior to purchase.The Systems:The Klipsch Prop-Media 2.1 speakers were my purchase. I was attracted to what I knew about the Brand, the subwoofer control on the actual satellite speaker and the $150 price point. I got them home and aesthetically I was just never really attracted to the speaker. My place has a very Asian-Zen and modern feel and these just kind of stood out in the wrong way wherever I placed them. But we're talking about sound so I looked past that. It's got a pretty large subwoofer, and the satellites where small enough to go anywhere. Klipsch does a great job with their horn tweeters and it really let's the highs soar. I tried them in my home office and bedroom for a week before I returned them. Why?I loved that they were THX, which means there was no hissing whatsoever and they were dead quiet when music was shut off. I was also pleased and could not believe the power. These speakers have so much gain and get so loud, that I don't think full volume would even be tolerable to the human ear. But that was the thing. They seemed to distort at the higher volumes I tend to enjoy and didn't seem to fill a room at low volumes. The subwoofer is recommended to be set at 8 o'clock (very low) and if you adjust that any higher the bass is quite over powering. The sound coming from the Klipsch speakers was not a bad or poor sound, it was great, it was ridiculously powerful but it just wasn't the best sound I had heard for music. They ultimately went back to the store, and I give them a 4 star rating, but I'd be open to trying them in again in a different setting. I think I found them to be to cumbersome as well.To their credit, RoomGroove wireless for $300, is their latest version of what I am doing with the airport express where you can link multiple room grooves up and they'll wireless send sound to each other. Points to them for finally getting something like this on the market.Logitech Z-2300 THX: WOW. I was a little biased at first because I thought, Logitech? Really? The people who shine at making wireless mice and keyboards? How can they compare to these other big sound companies? What can they possibly bring to the table? Five stars no question. Here I had nothing to go on other than the $150 price point. I brought them home and unpacked. Ok, the subwoofer with this speaker set is not for the faint of heart. It is absolutely enormous and well suited for a larger office or larger room. It's got two attractive enough (without the grills) aluminum speakers, and a similar wired remote to the Bose only this has the subwoofer control on it (fortunately) and a headphone jack. (no external auxiliary mini plug)Where to begin. This system has started off in and remains to this day in my office. At low volumes it is rich, deep, clear, and not overpowering in any respect. The music soars no matter what you're listening to. It's an absolute pleasure to sit before these speakers and I should start leaving them playing some sort of music more often because it really really sounds tremendous. And that's only the beginning.Once the staff goes home and I can crank these up, every wall in the building shakes. The other bathrooms sound as though there is an earthquake and we should evacuate the building. I know it sounds like I'm a big bass person but this is the least of my desires. The clarity, much like the companion 5's just keeps getting richer and richer as you turn the volume up. Artist's vocals scream out at you and this system is the loudest of any I have heard. Interestingly it's also the most tolerable at high volume that I have heard as well.I love the fact that it's got RCA jacks for speaker cables which allow you to easily extend them if you want them more than a few inches apart or want to place the subwoofer farther away than right at your feet. I love the power and clarity of these speakers, I love that the remote has the bass on the module and you don't have to adjust it behind the subwoofer. Five golden stars are easily awarded. Go Logitech.Altec Lansing T-612 and Bose SounDock Portable:Having tested the Harmon Kardon Sound Sticks, JBL On Stage, Klipsch iGroove, the Zeppelin monster, iHome, logitech pure fi and many others, these are the two I wound up bringing home.Technology is great. We give birth to new ideas which create new ways we listen to music like iPods and iTunes, and that stimulates thought to a new level and we create devices made especially just for these things like the wide array of docking stations, something we had no need for in the past, and then we give birth to new ideas again and say wouldn't it be great to have our music collection on our phone and eliminate devices, and that get's created, and one company wins out over all the others and soon that creates a new problem: cell phone interference and shielding and that gives birth to the first of a new line of products: the iPhone safe Altec T-612. The first docking station to not be affected by sound interference from cell phones.It worked well. I give it 5 stars for innovation, sound, it's own bass and treble controls on the unit that can be controlled by the remote control, size and a pretty unique look. (Which I am personally not attracted to) This purchase lasted 24 hours before it was returned. It was going to be used as a hallway speaker and so probably would not get much use out of the iPod Dock. It goes for $200 which seems reasonable. Ultimately though it did not have the fullness and richness, or spaciousness that the Bose did, and the bass cracked on several songs. This is perfect for a teen, or college person or someone who just listens to music here and threre at reasonable volumes in the kitchen or around the house.Bose SounDock Portable. FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS, and no sale or special pricing. Certainly you have to have a unique perspective on money to purchase one of these for yourself. One now resides in my bedroom and another in the hallway so certainly I'll share mine. Are there alternatives on the market that you will be happy with? Absolutely. $400 is a lot of money to spend on a device like this. Or is it? I sell a $10,000 journal on the Epica website, I have seen $12,000 pens, $400,000 automobiles, $200 for torn up jeans (and that's just a normal brand), $12 to see a movie, $50 for a tank of gas, $4000 for a high end washer and dryer... look at the world we live in. Certainly dollar for dollar you are not paying for the product itself or the metal, cotton or components, EVER, but the value it brings to you. The features and luxuries and benefits it brings. The feeling. And that always has a price.How many times have you shopped for the best deal on something, bought it, and then later wished you had purchased the better version, or gotten the special optional features, or wish you had just splurged after the fact. How many times have you not been able to do it like when you purchase a car? I have just gotten myself used to two things. One: happiness comes from your thoughts and your ability to keep your mind and focus on things that please you, not from objects you buy, and two, the fact that if contrast has caused me to give birth to a desire for wanting something, and I think in the obtaining of it I will be more pleased in owning it than the less expensive version, I am going to buy the one that brings me the most pleasure and gives me personally, the best feeling.Need, purpose, design, size and functionality all coalesced with the SounDock and so I spent 200 more dollars after I returned the Lansing for something that would be kept in my hallway which pointed into the bathroom. But it was more discreet, it had a revolving iPod dock that I could hide from view when not using it, a remote control that let me change my playlists (that most remotes do not do), a look that was much more attractive and streamline, and a sound that was just richer and fuller.And while it pains me immensely to know that I took the two-hundred heart pounding watts of Klipsch out of my bedroom, the amazing, clear, spacious and dynamic sound of the Bose Companion 3s out of my bedroom and now have replaced those with another SounDock, portable, it certainly does create magic in the bedroom. Aside from two lamps, it is the ONLY other wire in the room. It's small, and doubles as my alarm clock. I LOVE the fact that I can wake up to any song or play list in the world. using an iPod (I am very put off by Apple's decision to not have a snooze button on iPod alarm, while it is on the iPhone, however on the iPhone you can only wake up to a ringtone! Silly) I love how it fills a room and how if you're not in the room you hear it loud and clear and would have no idea something so small is producing all that sound.I have really come to appreciate Bose. They create the best sound they can possibly engineer by pouring 100% of their profits back into research and deliver the best product they can that generally takes years to release. They think their sound sounds best flat, with no adjustment. That's what the EQ is for on the iPod or iTunes or whatever source you're using. They realize you shouldn't have to tweak all the treble and bass if the sound is just amazing to begin with. It's all about the feeling you get when you listen to it. The SounDock does not sound as good as a system like the Companion 3's or any other subwoofer driven device but you have to look at it's purpose and size.SounDock gets five stars for listening to customer requests and making their successful SounDock portable even better by adding the aux in port so I can hear music wirelessly, a great remote with lots of functionality, discreet touch volume buttons, a hideaway revolving dock door to make it look even cleaner than it already does, a great room filling sound, a battery that lasts, a slimmer design, a power cord that wraps around the transformer and an overall sound that makes you feel very good when listening to it. Try placing one of these things in your kitchen, hall, bathroom, closet or smaller room and listen to the rumble and sound. Amazing.Bose Companion 3's: When I first set these up in my office I was absolutely amazed by the quality and quantity of sound coming out of these speakers. They are gorgeous, discrete and fit the bill for big sound. I was impressed by the fact that I could turn them up to full volume, with any kind of music and here no distortion of any kind. That one fact is so rare, that made them a winner for me right there. When listening to Diana Krall, I felt as though her lips where inches from my ear as she sang only to me. These speakers really sing out.For some reason when I tried watching movies on them, the volume decreased significantly and so even at full blast the sound was not that loud. Over time these speakers have moved from office to bedroom to ultimately being returned to the store but not because I was dissatisfied. I kept these things in my closet for 3 weeks because I didn't want to return them, I wanted to find a use for them or somewhere to enjoy them. They went back because I didn't want 5 cords in my bedroom and a subwoofer at the foot of my bed.Like the companion 5's, I like the puck volume control (would be nice if it was wireless, wouldn't it? Especially if everything else on your desk is). It's very sensitive and feels good to touch. One gentle tap and sound is muted, another and it comes back on. It's also nice to be able to increase or decrease the bass that pours out of these units on the back of the subwoofer by virtually a full 360 degrees. I am also pleased with the RCA jacks used to connect each speaker. Initially I was put off and wondered why they did it but when I realized how EFFORTLESS (one of my favorite words) it was to extend the speaker cable, i.e. just plug in another video cable, I was thrilled. Five stars to the Companion 3sBose Companion 5's: It's funny how when you don't know what you're missing, you don't miss it. I tell people that in my business that when you buy this $185 journal and you haven't seen the $265 version, you think you're in heaven. It's perfection. Then you see the top of the line and you just can't imagine it gets any better. The Companion 5's are nearly triple the size of the Companion 3's (Yet still rather small and attractive), look absolutely gorgeous next to my iMac, have the same puck with mute, headphones, volume up and down and auxiliary input just like the Companion 3's (which will play something at simultaneously as what you have going on your computer).BUT there are two major differences in these speakers vs anything else I have heard, ever. One is it connects to your USB port, not your stereo mini plug in port which requires 2 minutes of configuring, and two, the sound that comes out of these speakers is the most delicious, exquisite, full, wide, spacious, rich, detailed sound I have EVER heard come out of speakers in this class. Anyone I have shared them with leaves with their jaw on the floor. As I turn up the volume we just stare at the computer and say WOW. It just sucks you in. Where before I did not enjoy spending time in front of the computer for very long, I can literally spend hours in front of this one or in the room where the Companion 5's are playing. The sound is that unbelievable. The cables as of this writing are proprietary and cannot be extended, however for the `surround effect' it's not recommended that you extend them anyway.I enjoy barely audible volume levels in the morning but come nighttime, I love to crank up the sound and speakers can take it at a volume so loud you can only take it for a short period. It's as though with each increment you raise the volume, you experience a new dimension to sound. The Bose Companion 5's for this purpose get 5 stars, 10 if I could, for looks, size and for a sound like no other.Finally, don't be led astray by the Bose advertising. These speakers are marketed towards people who like to watch movies in front of their computer, something that, after spending all day in front of a computer, is the last thing I want to do. I've tried it and yes it's a great experience but if you never watch a video clip with these speakers it will still be the best investment you make for music and any other sound that comes out of them. The Bose experts will also tell you that these speakers should not be more than 24 inches apart because they are specifically engineered for you to sit right in front of them. When I heard that I also thought the sound quality would decrease if I stepped away, or perhaps it wouldn't fill a room the way I want. Not the case. Inches away or across the room, I cannot say enough about this virtual surround sound speaker.So hopefully that gives you a little more insight into what these speakers can do for you, how they can be used, what I was looking for in particular and what the actual experience was. If you made it this far, your a trooper. I hope you found the review useful and if you wanted to contact me with questions we actually sell on the Amazon site. Just do a search for Epica journal and you can write in. Thanks! - Written over three hours near Los Angeles in the company of Bose Companion 5's.
What can I say, it is a ink cartiage. I thought it would be smaller because of the price but it wasn't.
I purchased this camera about 2 weeks ago and decided to return it. The LCD is very dark and its almost impossible to see what you are taking a photo of when you are inside the house. I compared it to others at the store before returning it. It had about the darkest LCD in the there...I do think it takes good pictures for the most part. I just thought if I couldnt see them what was the point?
I managed to set it up without difficulty and backed up my data but I realized that that data was accessible to everyone connected to the network so I made a mental note that I would need to explore its access control mechanisms sometime. I got back to this a few days later and I created a user using their web interface. Once I did this I could no longer map any directory on the hard-drive connected to this device onto my PC. Everytime I tried to access the device I was asked to provide login credentials and they never worked!Unfortunately there was some gap between the time I created a user on the Linksys router and the time I got around to using it so the connection between user creation and the problems that created were not at all apparent to me and I wasted one Saturday before I figured out that I was better off not trying to create users on this device.The issue may well be a problem with Vista since I was able to connect to the Linksys using another laptop while the user still existed. I should ideally try and experiment some more but I am too stressed out to try that again - maybe someone else could try that. However this post should serve as a warning to Linksys NSLU2 owners attempting to use some of the "advanced" features of this device.
I had purchased the Belkin transmitter and it didn't work very well. So by comparison, this one is just great. Easy to use and good reception, even in the Dallas area.
i did pay attention to the mile range at least openly i tried it with my wife but it only go as far as 1 mile on open terrain surrounded by trees.. i bought this to save me a cellphone bill since she goes to school at night and is no more than 2 miles....only static.. i get more worried that she might be calling me and i dont get the signal. hhhmmm yeah works great in the mall or department store ause is under 300ft duhhh although it cost me cheap i guess i should've been inform about the actual maximum range ..... but thats what i get !!!!these radios com in handy for mall, theme parks group car travel... but not for needed distance... or else the cellphone companies will loose alot of money jejeje !
This device works great. I used it on several trips and I had no major problems. The bluetooth capability is an excellent bonus especially when you are driving in areas you are unfamiliar with. I was able to use the Garmin for directions and the bluetooth feature to call my friends and inform them when I was near their location.The only "hiccup" I encountered was in areas where there was new construction. For example when I traveled to Knoxville, TN and a portion of I-40 was closed. No problem with this device, it just re-routed me onto another course to my destination. Problems like that are unavoidable with any device though. Overall it is a great product and I would definitely purchase another one.
Bought this Modem to replace a Aopen modem that wasen't supported in Vista,it was instantly recognized by vista and installation was a breeze.I still need a modem for sending the odd fax, so the price was right and I can highly recommend this modem!
I already have three of these cases and they all get the job done. Excellent product!
Excellent, well worth the extra $ and my monitor no longer flickers. I highly recommend this product.
Worked as advertised AFTER I read the fine print which mentioned that the XP machine had to be running Service Pack 2. I was transferring files to a new laptop for my parents and thought this cable would make life easier. I spent HOURS trying to figure out why nothing was working until I realized that they hadn't upgraded their XP machine to SP2. Once I upgraded to SP2, it worked great. Made upgrading to a new laptop much easier than doing it all manually. Just make sure you've upgraded to SP2!
Hi,I got this device to work, and for basic file and mpg storage, it works OK.A couple of caveats.1: make sure that your computer is communicating on the network at '100 full duplex', otherwise the NSLU2 will hit you with a 'path too deep' problem. If your home network has a switch - most do - then you will know that basic network switches are very bad at choosing communication speed, and the network will become a 'notwork.'2: Major flaw. The NSLU2 autonegotiates (as confirmed by Cisco/Linksys) it's connection speed on the home network. So, place even 1 switch between it and your PC, and performance goes down like a lead balloon. As MPEG and VOB files all require a minimum of 10Mbps to work adequately, if you attempt to play one of these from the device attached to the NSLU2 (in my case the recommended Maxtor One Touch) the video display will be very bad, at best.If you do want to play video over the home network then I recommend avoiding this product until the teckies at Cisco/Linksys modify the firmware to allow the user to set network negotiation speeds.
Quality product and serves it's purpose. I can tell by looking closely at this product that it is well made. Thank you
it is really excellent...the sounds are almost same as iPod..believe me...I have tested it....
These headphones should fit right in between the $100 and $200 range. At the time they were introduced they sold for about $230.These headphones support spacial cuing in the form of specially placed Mylar cones behind a metal barrier that also serves as a electromagnetic field barrier. Ultrasone claim that mechanism provides the head transfer cues needed to make the headphones sound more like a set of speakers.While I didn't find the headphones sounded like a set of speakers, I do feel that sound is more natural and robust than with direct placement headphones since it is focused on the outer ear rather than directly on the eardrum. However, I didn't notice any less fatigue while listening than with any comparable set of headphones.This is a set of cans that will make you notice things in your music that you didn't notice before. The soundstage is strong and present but not too pushy.If you're looking for a comparable product at a lower price you might try the Grado SR60 headphones.You really need a good headphone amp for use with these headphones to get the full dynamic range from them. There's a guy that sells some nice burr-brown portable amps from his ebay store that are inexpensive and work well with these cans.As far as looks, this headset looks very large on your head but is very aesthetically pleasing if you like blue. If you don't like blue, just listen and try not to notice your reflection.Pros:* Very robust hardware.* Detachable screw-in cable means less chance you'll have to return the headphones for repair after a lot of use due to cable detachment.* Comes in a very nice zippered case with a spare set of ear pads, both straight and curly cords and a 1/8th" to 1/4" headphone plug adapter.* Sound is very robust with deep lows and crisp highs.* Very nice with bassy, bouncy music such as trance, downtempo, drum & bass, house.* Nicely padded on the head and ears.* Although the headset is quite large overall it can be folded in on itself for transport so it takes up much less room.* The unique dark blue colour of this headset is very attractive and noticeable.* The huge shiny silver logos on the cans are pretty neat too.* Gold electroplated connectors all around.* Generous, long, beefy cables.Cons:* Midrange is a little cramped if used directly with an iPod rather than going through a headphone amp.* Ear fatigue is a little higher than with some other headphones (including other headphones in this set's line) due to higher output pressure.* A bit heavy on the head.* Good isolation from external noise (I use them on the subway).* Connector cable plug is really long when paired with the adapter needed to use with a portable device so there's a risk of wrenching the headphone port on your sound source.* Folding the headset up requires you to unscrew the headphone cable.* Might be too bassy for discerning audiophiles who are critical about upper-mid to high end frequencies.* For some reason the headphone case is designed to fit the headphones in their unfolded state, which makes the case much larger than necessary.
After reading a lot of the negative reviews for this product, it seemed to me that it was more likely that the users of this product were more at fault than the product itself, so I decided to give it a chance, and I'm glad I did! It works perfectly and was a snap to set up. I literally had this thing set up and working in less than 5 minutes. I know there are several reviews on here with very detailed (and complicated) instructions on how to set this thing up. My advice is to completely ignore those instructions! This product was developed to be easy to set up, and it even says on the box it is "The easiest way to expand your network coverage". Many of these reviewers have made it MUCH more complicated than it needs to be. Here is exactly what I did to set mine up.First of all, if you don't have security set up on your wifi network, then all you need to do is plug in the wifi extender and push the "Autoconfigure" button on the side. That's it! Don't bother with the CD that comes with the device. The CD wouldn't even run when I put it in so I tossed it.If you do have security on your wifi network (WEP,WPA,WPA2, etc.), then you need to add your security settings to the wifi extender device so it can log on to your wireless network. Here's how to do that.1. Plug in the WRE54G device to an outlet near your computer and wait for about a minute for it to get up and running. If this is a refurbished or used unit I would take a paper clip and push the reset button first to erase all setting from the previous user. After you've done this, the top light on the unit should be solid red and the bottom light blue.2. On your computer, open your web browser and go to the following url [...]. This will take you to the settings area for the wifi extender. A log in box will pop up, just leave the username blank and type "admin" into the password blank. You should now be in the settings area for the device.3. Go down to "Wireless Security" and click the "Enable" button. Then click the "Edit Security Settings" button. A window will pop up where you can select either WEP or WPA security. Most routers use WPA these days, but you might want to check in your router settings to make sure. Enter your wireless network password and then click "Save Settings". Now, when you get back to the original settings screen you also need to click "Save Settings" again in that screen or none of this will have worked.4. At this point your WRE54G extender device should be able to communicate with your wireless router and log on to your wifi network. Go ahead and push the Autoconfig button on the side of the unit and give it a good minute or two for the device to have a little chat with your router. After a minute or two, both of the lights on the wifi extender should be solid blue, and that means you are good to go!5. With the WRE54G wifi extender running, the last thing to do is to push the little reset button on your wireless router. This allows the router to get a fresh restart after the initial "hooking up" with the wifi extender device. It should be noted that if you unplug the WRE54G for whatever reason, you don't need to re-configure it at all, however you do need to hit the reset button on your wireless router again so the two devices can have a clean connection.I followed this exact procedure and have had 100% success with this wifi extender device. By using this device, I have gone from having just one bar of signal on the opposite side of my house to a 100% signal in every corner of my house and even 100% signal in the garage, out on the back deck, and nearly 20 feet out into the back and front yards. Now I can sit out on my deck and work on my laptop, which is awesome. I highly recommend this product!
I received this as a gift for Christmas. It works very well with the Panasonic Lumix LX5 (N setting on the back while mounted to the camera). The flash emits an appropriate level of light depending on whether I am bouncing the flash off the ceiling or facing it forward toward the subject. I'm able to get creative lighting with a point and shoot! It also worked very well in slave mode when I let it be triggered by the flash on the camera. It's a neat product that works very well for me.Yes, it's not "professional" build quality, but I don't see a need to take off a star for that. I'm basing this review on how well it works with my camera and the quality of photos I'm seeing.
I bought this for speech recognition usingDragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred - Medium Box. It worked, but it also picks up my breathing and anything in the background. It is a little bit too sensitive to be highly accurate. But if you're in a quiet place it should be fine. And it is great for talking to people, no matter what program you use.
Thanks to Amazon I found this handy pocket calculator with a hard cover, Not easy to find anymore. I've been lookingat all the local stores with no luck.
I had this amp for 2 days, and the whole time during playing the protect light would blink off and on, and then after 20 min it would stay on and shut the amp down. This amp does not put out 100x4 watts it's probably 70x4. I would not recommend this amp for any one who wants high powered highs.
I bought it for my Audigy 2 NX soundcard and works fine. Very compact compared to two piece power adapters and has a good quality cord. I cannot comment on the durability yet but it can handle upto 3A (as stated on it), more than 1 or 1.5A as stated on the website so hopefully should last longer
I've searched high and low, every site on the net that I couldfind, trying to get the most bang for the buck, with all of thefeatures that I wanted of course. All of my research led to this beautiful piece of electronics, the Toshiba SD-3109. This player has great picture quality w/ the 3 optional hook-ups (component being the best), and perfect dolby digital sound, with decoder built in (optical out being the best way to take advantage of it). The hardware has been absolutely flawless, after 2 months of use so far. It is very easy to use and control too! It plays VCD's and CD's wonderfully, and is the only DVD player under $2000, at the time of this review, to play HDCD's. Now ask yourself, what more could you ask for in a DVD payer.
I just recently bought this item and it is awesome. It has excellent quality and is perfect for someone on the go! This cd organizer is a must buy for anyone with alot of cd's!
i bought 2. i sent one to my husband in iraq. we use them to tape messages for each other. he can hear our daughter,and our daughter can hear his voice,like when he records a story or a song from him. i dont think i could do without this product. its so easy to use too. ive bought recorders before,but they didnt meet my standards. thanks for this product.
I am very happy with this neat drive so far. I previously purchased a 1 GB version and have been pleased with it as well. The only complaint I can confirm from previous reviewers it that it is in fact thick enough to block neighboring USB ports, though the drive does come with an 18 inch USB cable to compensate. The thickness is well worth it to me, since I carry these things all over the place and the armor is much appreciated. I've had no problems with it in Windows XP SP2. It works perfectly fine with Windows Vista Home Premium as well, though I do get a strange error message about needing to scan for errors due to not properly removing the drive, but as an advanced computer user I can confirm it's a Vista issue rather than an issue with this drive. You will also want to get a newer version of the included encryption software, which is easy enough to do.
I like the multifunction aspects of this headset, such as being able to use it on both my regular phone and my computer (it's perfect for Skype), and the USB interface. The sound is great, on landline and Skype.But it takes so much effort to place it properly in your ear, and to get the rubber thing under/behind your ear. If the phone rings, you can't just grab it and put it on. The inconvenience alone loses two stars.
It sounds like a good system with low cost -- Dolby digital surround sound system, 5.1 channel, optical digital input, etc.However, you have to buy a DVD player to set up the whole system. The subwoofer works well, but the satellite speakers ... a lot. They sound just like my $... desktop speakers. It seems that Aiwa wants to play a good sound solely by enhancement of a subwoofer. Even the center speaker needs to be improved much before it is put on the market.So don't expect this system can generate some special effects like that Bose, pioneer could make. Just check your pocket and think about it first before you want to buy such a system.
I finally broke down and ordered these. My only complaint is that they could be a little more heavy duty.These help out a lot when your trying to protect your investment. I leave the adapter on at all times now, and I also got a 58mm lens cap to make sure I'm good to go.The Hood is nice to have when you're out in the sun, but indoors it can be a little hinderence. In all this is a great purchase and I should have gotten this set a long time ago. Now it's time to order some more filters.
I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY HUSBAND WHO HAS NOT SET IT DOWNWHEN HE HAS TIME TO USE IT AND LEARN W/IT.WE ALSO PURCHASED GARMIN UNITED STATES TOPO MAPSOURCE,WE ENCOUNTERED THAT W/ NEW LAPTOPS THEY ARE DOING AWAY W/SERIAL PARELLEL PORT,SO GARMIN SHOULD CONSIDER OPTIONSFOR USB PORTS ALSO. WE DID FIND AN ADAPTER..LIKES BATTERIES ....SO CONSIDER RECHARGABLE .
The coffee made with this percolator is excellent. There are a few things I always do to make great coffee:1) I wet the basket, then add a filter which has 5 holes and is slotted through the top of the basket's rod;2) I use a heaping 1/2 cup of "percolator-ground" (not drip-ground) coffee into the filter, shake it back and forth to even out the coffee in the basket, then wrap the filter around the rod; top it off with the basket cover;3) I add filtered cold water to the pot; then add the rod & basket & covers _**be sure the rod sits in the hole in the bottom of the perc; then plug it in;4) When it's finished perking, I unplug it. When I want coffee later, I just heat it in the microwave and don't get overcooked, sludgy coffee;5) I clean all with a long-handled brush and a little dish detergent which removes oils and residue from the pot and basket.Enjoy this percolator. Have a GREAT cup of coffee.
I bought the Canon Elph 370Z in 2000. After 3 years of heavy use the camera had to go in for servicing last summer because an error message (H) had appeared in the LED. The cost for repairs was about 1/3 of the original price. Several months later the same thing reoccurred and Canon fixed it free of charge. This is the first camera that I've ever had repaired. All my previous cameras have also eventually broke down from use. But this is the only one that I liked enough to have fixed. Photo quality is excellent considering the size of the camera, plus the convenience of APS. The quality of the camera is very good, too.
These are the best type of SVideo cables on here. One of the things I suggest is to be very careful when plugging and unplugging; don't be so quick to yank them out or force them in, because once the little pins inside bend, you will experience weird things like black and white pictures.For the price, you can't beat this deal. The package came within a week. If I needed anything else, I would go straight to this seller's page.
When I first received my replacement Stylus, I was skeptical that the pieces would easily come apart. Specifically, I was conerned that the top of the stylus, which covers the ball-point pen, would become detached and get stuck in my Treo. However, that has not been the case. My stylus has held up and lasted just fine. There is a downside to the design - if you need to use the reset pin, the ball point pin barrel slips out if you're not careful. Since every Palm product I have ever owned needed to be reset from time to time, this could be a problem. So far, so good for me, though!
I knew the battery would be bigger than the factory battery simply b/c it has a higher rated capacity - which is why I purchased it. However, all the other high-capacity batteries I've purchased where slightly thicker than the original OEM (which actually helps a bit with cooling). This battery has a portion that protrudes from the rear of the notebook which makes it a bit "unwieldy" and also prevents the notebook from fitting in my sleeve/case as it did previously.My fault for not catching this. Battery still works great, which is why I gave it the full 5-stars. Just be aware of the sizing before you purchase.
I had the same "Carriage Jam" problem just after one year. Unable to fix. A google search found that this is a very common problem with this machine.
Bought for 17 year old son...he says it works great. Sturdier than some of the others I looked at & just big enough not to get lost in the shuffle.
That's my observation. Ever since I installed this as a replacement for my D-Link DI-764, I noticed a drop in performance - downloading web pages and such. I thought it might just be some slowness to my cable provider but the problem persisted - Upon tinkering, I noticed that performance went from 1300-1700 to 2600-2900 Kbps when I disabled the router's Stateful Packet Inspection. That's a pretty big performance hit for SPI (in my book). Other than that, it's delightful and the wireless works great, can't use 108 much since it only works on channel 6 and my neighbor laid claim to channel 6 a long time ago.
I love my Sansa. I even bought everyone in my family one for Christmas! But this silicone case is pathetic! I used it one time while exercising. When I tried to unclip it from my shirt, it tore all the way across the back and was unusable. Save your money and just use the arm band that is included with the Sansa.I'd give this item a zero if that was an option.
This is one of the best purchases I have made in awhile...Not really much else I can say that hasn't already been said...
The outside package cover of the cartridge was stained with ink. When I open the box I thought they could not be used. The first thing I printed was all stained, but the following printigs came out fine and it is working.Thanks.Frances
I have used this TV for my PS3 and I find it very interesting to use. I have to put it in Game Mode for it to take the video for my games just once, and viola! My game's graphics is sharp and sometimes too real.
I was very pleased at how easy it was to set this up. I needed it deployed horizontal, the display easily lifted out and was reinstalled in the proper orientation. The device has worked flawlessly, im happy to know my tv is safe.
I got the SD-V391 as a replacement for an old VCR that we used to play my son's video's. The combo is attractive and works really well. The remote is simply use. The picture quality is great and the sound is crisp. My only complaint is when you want to watch a DVD you have to remember to push the play button for the unit to recognize the DVD or re-insert the DVD even when the DVD selector switch is set to on. This can be a problem if someone else is using the DVD player who is not familiar with the unit.
Okay first off this is a good mp3 player its so easy to use(windows media player i used) its great the buttons though can get warned pretty quick but still this one was a great MP3 player the sound is great it was great until... So then i hooked it up to a mac computer to see if i could use it on their and i couldnt so then i unplugged it and it had all these weird problems i couldnt play my music it bassicly didnt work at all so never hook this up to a Mac computer and really go with iPod new nano video ones seriously plus 60 bucks no way go with the 2 gig c240 for 50 bucks way better or yet the m240 2 gig for just 40 bucks that too gees bad deal to now maybe for like 25 bucks but not 60 way to steep
If you want a digi cam at the moment this is the best choice. I have been reading hundreds of reviews of all the competitors before I bought the S300 (IXUS 300 in Europe). And they were correct. I didn't experience any problem with the cam, everything works fine or even better than I imagined. It is so easy to take pictures and delete them (something you have to do often, not because of the picture-quality but because you shoot so many pictures!). The most important thing for me was that the camera fitted in the pocket of my jeans. You can take it anywhere and don't need anything else. If you turn the flash off, you can make &quot;silent shots&quot; or videos which no one recognizes. This way, I shot great pictures of my teachers in class! But don't forget to order a 128mb Compact Flash card, IT IS USEFUL!
This is one of the worst FM Transmitter's that are sold without directions and once you figure out how it works - the performance is quite dissatisfying. There is way too much static & noise feedback and the volume control even at it's max on your car stereo combined with their highest volume setting still requires anyone to opt for a hearing aid ! Save your money and steer clear of this unit !
This stuff writes the 12x cdr very fast and the writing quality is very good. Although the price may be a little bit high, yet it'll be the mainstream cdrw in the market. If you don't wanna let your cdrw be outdated you should buy a 12x cdrw. And hp package includes every software you need. In addition, if you buy it right now, you'll have a $50 rebate. It's very cool.
I currently have this mounted on my rig and use it with the Panasonic HMC-150 camera. Works great!
This thing works well for transferring documents, but has two major flaws:- Too slow. (Takes about 20 seconds to write one MP3 file.- Too wide. This cannot plug into the back of a desktop computer, if the serial port is in use, as it is so wide that there is not enough room. Also it cannot plug the whole way into my laptop because it is so wide that it touches the table when plugged in.
This camera is a very well built. I've had it over 3 years now ( When i go it, i paid about $200 for it, so it's dropped quite a bit in 3 years). If your worried about the fact it had only 2MP, don't. 2MP is perfect for 4x7(typical size of 35mm pics), and it will show a full picture on the computer screen(which looks very nice). Well if u got the money i'd def go with the Z700 by kodak, but this is still a very effective, and at that price, how can you beat it?
Really wanted an Olympus battery, did not want one from China (did that and mine didn't hold a charge for more than 10 pictures). Was concerned about this one. It arrived, put into the charger, the green light came on in a while, put in the camera and took over 50 pictures and the charge is still doing fine. Glad I purchased this.
Took pictures and never broke on me, but the batteries are ridiculous. As noted, they are spent quickly. Also the pictures ALWAYS turn out fuzzy and blurry, maybe I am doing something wrong but the quality is very poor. Color and focus are frequently messed up as well. Does take video fine and zoom works well, just not great quality. I am upgrading to a better camera that actually takes a picture instead of a blur.
I got it about 3 months ago, and I still love it. Playback is still perfect, I like the software a lot (others hate it for some reason), and I have yet to have a functioning problem. It took me about an hour to figure out how to put songs on it without it getting messed up, but that was my stupidity, not the players fault. It make take a while to get fully used to the scroll wheel, but it is a breeze to navigate once you do. It now comes with a snazzy leather case, complete with a nice viewing window. Now volume issues, this thing goes LOUD! I can't stand to have it on 23/25. However, it keeps perfect clarity even on 25/25, and sounds great when you run it through speakers. I run it through my surround sound system with it and the surround sound on full volume, and it still sounds clear. Not that its always too loud though, it has a good volume for any setting. The headphones that come with it are crappy, but that may just be because they are earbuds, which I hate. USB 2.0 is fast as hell. It takes me more time to put stuff from a CD onto my computer than it does to put stuff from my computer onto the mp3 player. All this, and its not over priced like others in the markert. *coughipodcough* I doubt that you have enough songs you actually listen to fill the 8000 mark, so feel free to put them in super high quality. Its also got some good playmodes, including a shuffle all, so you have a DJ that only plays music you like. You can sort your music by track, alblum, artist, genre, rating (you rate them in the software program), or how recently they were added. I find the EAX audio has several great features, but some features that are kind of pointless, extra fetures never hurt I guess. There is a slow motion mode, geat for musicians like myself who want to figure out how to play parts of songs. It also has a way to set a custom EQ, which I like. Finally, it has a mart-volume mode, with presets for trains, planes, cars, late nights, and some other stuff. The part that is stupid is environment mode. If you ever wondered what your song would sound like in a church, bathroom, jazz club, or several other odd places, environment mode can help you out (to each his own, I suppose) If you buy an Ipod after looking at this player, you are quite foolish IMO.
I was just thumbing through the Best Buy ad and noticed their Monster Cable 8" HDMI cable "on sale" for $116 ($18 off). I laughed, knowing full well that I had purchased this HDMI cable (I believe mine was 12") from Amazon about a year ago for less than $5 (+ shipping). I also find it funny that people will wait in line for hours on black friday, to save some money on a TV, then turn around and dump $100 on a piece of wire.Lets keep in mind that these businesses/manufacturers are in it to make money ...and have every right to sell a product at the highest possible profit. What bothers me are salepeople who misinform potential customers, so they can land a big sale. An HDMI cable simply sends a "digital" signal from one component (ie DVD player) to another (ie, TV). Unlike speaker wire, electrical wire, length of runs, etc (where wire gauge/thickness matters), an HDMI signal either works or it doesnt. Granted, the customer should do their own research, and learn about all the product(s) they are about to buy.Over the past year, I have had absolutely no problems with my purchase of this wire. I would place my TV right next to another set with a "Monster" brand cable anyday. I wish to thank Amazon and the manufacturer for making it available to us at a reasonable price. It will be several years before you see HDMI cables for under $20 in the big box stores.
This gadget is so very cute, but unfortunately EXTREMELY useless. The image quality is exceedingly poor even when the highest resolution is selected. I was not able to get a decent image under any lighting conditions, from any distance.Amazon.com is THE place to buy! The customer service rep was helpful and willing to refund my money when I called to complaint.
I recommend this set for anyone who has a need for a portable two way radio system. I got it for 4Wheeling but I haven't used it consistently enough to note the battery life, but I would have appreciated getting the charging system and some rechargeable batteries. A friend of mine got the same radio without the external antenna and there is a difference in reception especially when in a canyon.
Even thought this product is only meant for smaller cameras I figured I'd try if with my DSLR. I bought it to attach to my DSLR ZOOM JOBY Gorilla tripod. Using it with the Joby allows me to take shots at any imaginable angle. It is also quick to attach, remove and adjust. It had no problems supporting my Canon Xsi with a 55-255 Zoom lens.
This case is just what I needed. My laptop fits along with it's mouse. There are a couple of spots for pens and pencils and perhaps a calculator and maybe some papers. If what you want is a nicely padded lightweight case for your laptop and not much more then this should fill the need. A really great value for the money.
The tv works great. Delivery was very slow and the box was dented causing the postman to comment that he hoped it wasn't actually a tv inside. Perhaps the US mail isn't the best method of shipping.
My mother-in-law's older computer only had 256 meg of RAM and was very slow. I got two of these and switched her to 1 gig total of RAM and it really made a difference. She doesn't do anything complicated, but just basic stuff like browsing the web, using Word, and viewing pictures. All of these work better now. If you already have 2 gug, more memory might not help but if you are running an older machine with 256k or 512k, more memory DOES help. Amazon's & Kingston have a great site to ensure you get the exact memory you need for your device as there are many versions. Keep in mind most laptops have two slots for memory and most desktops have four. I pitched the one 256k module that was installed and installed two of these. When the laptop was restarted, it and Windows immediately saw the extra memory and I didn't have to do anything. You can browse the Web for user manual instructions on how to open your laptop case to install the memory.
I spent countless hours searching online for an ideal mp3 player. Let me tell you this one has it all. The pogo rip flash plus has great sound. Even songs that i have to crank up on my CD player come out loud and clear. The outternal speaker is rather powerfull. The battary life is very long. It even has a smart card slot for memotry expansion. Did i mention the fact that is records both voice and directly from a CD player(but i don't use that feature too often because i like WMA files better they are much smaller). I love my rip flush plus its great and I don't ever regreat buying it.PS u can get it cheaper if u go to www.pricegrabber.com :)
I purchased this remote because my cable company's "universal" remote is simply not doing what it promises to do. The Sony VL600 is just what I needed and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Configuration is super easy and the learning feature is what really stands out. This is a great universal remote.
I bought this player in early May. Never a glitch or hiccup. It does a beautiful job of upconverting standard DVDs too. Well worth the money for upconvesion alone. HD DVDs are amazing!
I am a radio personality and I'm pretty rough on my headphones. Over the years I've used AKG's, Sennheisers, and Sony. By far the most durable has always been Sony, and I absolutely LOVE this pair. Very comfortable (which is important when you wear them for 5 hrs per day) and the sound is spectacular. I was surprised at the fancy packaging with this pair - it looks as if the headphones are lying on satin sheets which made me giggle. In fact, I still keep them in the box instead of the case that came with because it looks so cool (and is more protective)....okay, I'm editing this review on June 29, 2009...because my headphones no longer work correctly. There was an intermittent short for a few weeks, now the short seems to be permanent. I'm actually ordering another pair hoping I will treat them more gently, because I really do love the sound and comfort. Just beware, they can't take a lot of abuse.
I decided to clear my shelves of old VHS tapes by copying them to DVD. I also wanted to put all my DVD's into binders. This one is big and sturdy. My only concern is that when it is full, it will be heavy and awkward to use. Getting two smaller ones might be better than one large one.One thing that is missing from most albums, including this one, is a convenient way to label the edge so I can number the albums. I use DVD Profiler to catalog my discs, so being able to find albums by number makes it easy to find what I want. Taping a piece of paper to the album is not the best way to go, though.
I find it funny how some reviewers complain about the weight of this lens when the alternative is carrying around the camera with one lens on it plus a camera bag with at least a second lens to get similar shooting versatility. How is that any less cumbersome? While the lens might be on the heavier side for an average woman or smaller guy, at 6ft. 200lbs. when I want to keep things simple with versatility, I take just my camera with this lens on it for extended periods and it doesn't really bother me. I leave the camera bag with the flash and other lenses, etc. in the car just in case. I hate that having the correct lenses for whatever it is you shoot is an absurdly expensive bunch of compromises. This lens is no different except that it's a damn good compromise.
This was purchased for my mother to replace an old (yard sale) Orrick cordless.Having grown accustomed to the absolute ease of cordless, she needed a new one and I chose this Panasonic NI-L70SR for her. First she thought it was too complicated, and maybe too heavy. Now she is delighted with it. So many features she never had before. She loves it! I'm thinking of buying myself one also!
I have this one for about a year and i have no problems. It works great and the memory card reader rocks. I dunno why people said it stop works or lose information, maybe they have the hardisk always turned on, i use the harddrive and then i shut off the power when im not using it.
I bought this set when Amazon had the Friday sales...I am just getting into the whole home theater thing, so I was looking for highly rated speakers on a budget. Well, they came today, and the set COMPLETELY exceeded my expectations. The speakers are well build, in nice wooden cabinets. Set them up at well thought places in your living room, and the sounds are terrific. The set are a LOT larger than...tiny pictures. Woofer is EXCELLENT when placed at a good corner. I placed mine next to my sofa in the corner against the bookshelf, so the sound can bounce around the shelves, and it is AWESOME! The set is still a steal for 99 bucks. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
I bought this bag and really liked it....until I tried to put my laptop inside. According the manufacturer information my laptop should have fit with no problem. It didn't. Seems the rounded top took some of the size off. Great bag for a small laptop but I'm still looking for the right bag for me.
Very easy to install and use! Has been a great way to stay in touch with family and friends! I don't know if you need one with all the bells and whistles. Great product for the price!
This thing would only allow me to run a single device at a time, which entirely defeats the purpose of a hub. I have already trashed mine. It wouldn't run a controller and a set of headphones at the same time.Only buy this if you have self-powered USB devices and even then be wary. It feels like something that was cheaply made and just thrown together to make a quick buck.I most definately do NOT recommend this to anyone.
I don't use my printer very often but when I do I'd like it to work. This printer worked for about maybe 20 uses. I think I had to change the ink after about 15 pages. I few uses later and it no longer works. All it does now is crush paper. I'd like to consider myself a capable electronics user, I mean I've built several computers, but this printer just will not work. So I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. It would be cheaper and more convenient to go to kinkos for every print.
Went to the store with every intention of purchasing TomTom One or the comparably priced Garmin GPS I had researched online for the past week. Really confusing considering all of GPS reviews I'd read gave no definitive explanations on why one rated over the other. Since it all seemed to come down to personal preference, I figured the only way to make a final decision was to demo each model at the store.The TomTom One would not work! Each time I started to enter an address, the unit would revert back to demo ads. The Garmin model I was interested in was not on display. The sales clerk was kind enough to turn on the TomTom go to demo, but it annoyingly shifted between a loud demo and attempting to pick up a signal. If not for this, I would have overlooked the Cobra 2100 entirely.What first caught my attention was price. Having failed to demo the units I wanted, the Cobra 2100 was the only GPS on display within my price range. In fact, it was the same price as TomTom One, but appeared to be larger. Side by side comparison made TomTom One look like a toy! I clicked through the various demo options and watched a simulation of a drive from the store to my home. Fine, yet I still had my heart set on the TomTom and was about to find another store to demo the model, but I changed my mind.Though never owning any Cobra products, I'm aware that Cobra was a big name in radar detection at one time. In addition to GPS navigation, the Cobra 2100 comes with traffic light camera detection and speed alerts already installed. There are more traffic light cameras being installed throughout Baltimore City everyday. This feature and the Cobra name convinced me to give the 2100 a try.Had the 2100 installed and operating in no top flat. As mentioned elsewhere online, it took more time to get it out of the box than it took to connect it. Once turned on it quickly detected a signal and showed me my present location. After quickly scanning through the menu, I typed in my home address, clicked 'NAVIGATE' and was routed to my destination.The Cobra 2100 offers a clear visual presentation of the route you're traveling while giving clear and precise verbal directions of how to proceed. Advisories are given continually and well in advance of any turns or deviations from your present course. There is no text-to-speech, though IMHO, none is needed as a quick glance identifies all streets along your route.Options are given to choose specific routes, but I ignored this on my initial run. The Cobra 2100 (like MapQuest, sometimes) attempted to route me away from what I knew to be a quicker route. Upon ignoring the route suggested, the Cobra 2100 quickly recalculated, suggesting a route based on my adjustment. I followed the same route later, this time taking the route suggested by the Cobra 2100. Cobra added an additional 10 minutes to my journey by unnecessarily routing me on and off the interstate. The "detour" consisted of a series of rapid lane changes and turns. As it was night and the maneuvers demanded I pay strict attention to driving, I didn't chance glancing at the screen. To it's credit, the Cobra 2100 provided precise verbal navigation so there was no need to watch anything but the road. I find I'm not particularly concerned about Cobra's routing suggestion. Had I been unfamiliar with the area, the additional 10 minutes would not be factor at all since the Cobra 2100 WILL, it demonstrates, get me to your destination safely.Oh...before I forget...I passed through one of those camera intersections while testing the Cobra. It signals the driver by producing a series of camera clicking sounds and displays an on-screen traffic icon as an advisory.WAY COOL!
Tragical, not worty of any atention try nVidia Riva TNT2 Ultra and you'll see how a real grafics cart should look like. This ***** supports only 16 bit rendering, no real Open GL support, djasfgsd Direct X - you need a pach for everything, and finaly Glide who is long forgoten. Supports AGP in 1x mode. Only 16 mb of SD-Ram wich is not enough comparing to competition. Try to find some real results that show who is the boss in Grafics Card - Realy cool i can play Mario 2 in 100000000 fps.And Q3 in 3 if i get luky.
The toner cartridge arrived in 3 days via FedEx. I have used it for a month now, and it works just like the original toner cartridge - no smudges, good contrast, minimal noise level - so far, so good. Great value.
I am not the computer person in our family, but my husband says that it is the one you need. Computer is working better.
I am very pleased with headset.1. Light weight2. Very Comfortable. Ear pad is well paded and it swivels. Head loop piece is adjustable and comfortable.3. Cord appears to be fairly robust.4. Fidelity is great.The only negative is, with phone set at lowest volume, headset is slightly on the loud side (there is no volume control on headset)
The D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router is the best router I have ever owned.1:Great Design2:Great Software2:Very Fast Speed4:You Can access files from every computer on the router5:With the router being white it does not show dust6:Great Security
I like it, i like the color and the flat angled flat plug. I didn't care when other reviewers mentioned it was a tight fit when plugging things in but boy is it a tight fit, i thought they were employed at the weenie hut juniors burger shop but turns out i'm a cashier at the place.I give it 4 stars for the red light switch feeling very flimsy.
I needed a GPS unit for my car but got really confused with all the options out there. I read some comparison reviews and settled on Garmin. I chose the Nuvi 680 cause of the bluetooth, MP3 player and screen size. I really do love this GPS unit. It does what it's suppose to and it re-routes really fast. Its a really high-quality product.I would say my only problem has to do with the bluetooth option. The bluetooth built into the GPS allows you to talk on your phone hands-free via the GPS's internal speaker, which is pretty darn good by the way. I thought it was going to be horrible sounding, but I was impressed. But I already have that option built into my car. I wanted to use the bluetooth to get the voice part of the GPS to go through my car speakers like my bluetooth phone does. I don't know too much about this technology, but its really annoying that the bluetooth on this Garmin is so limited. The FM transmitter doesn't cut it for me as I live in a big city and can't find a frequency that works flawlessly. Garmin, if your listening, please give us the option to pair the GPS with our car's bluetooth option so I can hear the GPS directions through my car speakers via my car's built-in bluetooth hands-free option.All in all, a fantastic product. I'm very happy with the purchase!!
Perfect fit for my Canon Powershot. This little case traveled all the way to Brasil with me, and did a great job protecting my fragile Powershot. The case perfectly fits a small, compact camera and is well-constructed.
i bought one of these, and 2 extra spare batteries.. batteries initially worked great, one time. they died of course, and the charger seems to be the issue. after tryin to charge them, they didnt seem to work, so i used a multi-meter on the charger, and it doesnt register any current to the battery terminals. unfortunately i didnt discover this problem soon enough for return.
Highly recommended item when mounting Flat Panel TV to a wall or post. Adapter is very strong, and works great.
I bought this to give away when I sold my old Gateway PC so I would not have to part with my Optical Mouse. Its a great {inexpensive} alternative and the person who bought my 5 year old Gateway doesn't know any better anyway. I used it a bit and liked its solid feel and steady action.
This is a great product. It was shipped fast and is very good for the price. Great value!
Very bright picture. High resolution with excellent contrast. Much lighter than the monitor it replaced, it was a snap to install. Cables are conceled for a cleaner look. For 99% of computer use, this is the perfect monitor. Some extreme game players may not like it, even though I have a Nivida 128 mb video card there is some ghosting in extreme situations. I think this is just a fact of LCD screens in general.Overall picture is outstanding. Viewable from a very extreme angle. I replaced a very good conventional monitor and this blows it away. I would recommend this monitor to anyone. It has a great 3 year warranty.
I purchased mine in December 2004 and here it is 12/07/2007 and it just died. Mine started making the terrible grinding noise that most people hear and then the ink tanks just quit sliding back and forth. I have read about this in other sites on the web and it seems like a common problem. I liked the printer and scanner but for a printer to die after the light use I put it throuh is terrible.
Easy to use and very organized. I love how the VDA makes splitting videos so much easier and the quality is better by far.
I just got this Harman kardon GPS device and thought I'd write up some of my experiences. I bought it for my dad, and it was a bit of a gamble (I was hoping this one would be easy for him to use), but I've been using it myself for the past couple of days.Overall, I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. There are two things that particularly stand out on this device. The first is the big screen. You don't realize how nice such a big screen is until you put it side by side with my dinky Garmin (half an inch goes a long way). It's big, bright, easy to read when it's all the way on your windshield, all that goodness. The second great thing is the user interface. I see the Amazon review caught this too. This is the only nav I've seen that has slick-looking menus and buttons. But more than just looking good, the really nice thing is that it's very easy to get it to do what you want, like entering an address or changing the settings. What I mean is that you don't have to travel to a big menu hierarchy or figure out what the icons mean to get anywhere, everything is just a couple of buttons away with the 'source' button. This is especially useful when you're playing music while navigating and you want to switch between the mp3 player and the map screen quickly. It's little things like that make it seem like a well thought-out product. Like, when you're in the mp3 player, it shows you the name of upcoming streets on the bar at the bottom, and when you're looking at the map it shows the title of the current song. Seems obvious, right? The design of the device is slim and fits in your pocket. It doesn't have a big fold-out antenna (which I didn't realize when I bought it), that little bump at the top left is (I think) the antenna. I was a bit worried about GPS reception, but a side-by-side with my aforementioned GPS, it was not any slower.Here's the technical good stuff for all of you geeks out there. Like I said, GPS performance seems on par, and there's an external antenna plug if you have a roof one (haven't tried this). Routing is pretty good, if a bit slow. One thing that seems weird is that it considers all the small alleyways in my neighborhood to be streets. It's kind of strange, but not a big deal (it doesn't route me on them). There's a configuration setting for the USB connection that you can switch between Mass Storage and MTP. If you get music or videos from one of the subscription services, you can use it like a Microsoft portable player over MPT. I don't have any of these so did not try this feature out. The device has the maps for the whole US and Canada on internal storage (no SD card required), but has an SD slot that it plays mp3s and videos from. I threw some mp3s and a few of my mpeg4 avi files and it played them fine. It doesn't look like it has enough power to play videos and navigate at the same time, so the nav is paused when you're playing a movie, but you can play mp3s and navigate at the same time. Battery life is good (4-5 hours? I hadn't hit the limit since I mostly had it on the car charger), and it charges over USB (it comes with a handy USB charger that I will be using for my iPod from now on). The mount is stiff and sturdy, and you can take it out of the mount with just one hand and not really any force. It's been stuck on my windshield for about 2 days now, and doesn't look like it's coming off.Things I didn't like include the annoying warning screen when you play a video. If you're the kind of person that is going to watch a video while driving, I don't think a warning message is going to stop you. And if you're a passenger, you don't need the warning. I wish there was a setting to disable this. The blue light on the cigarette lighter adapter is also too bright. A little duct-tape fixed this.Overall, I'm glad I bought this thing. It has the big screen and the nice design of a GPS device that costs twice as much. More than that, my dad was able to figure out how to use it (that's saying a lot), so he will actually use it instead of just leaving it at home (which means that I won't be seeing much of it again). Great value, highly recommended.
If you're thinking about buying this router, take a look in the NetGear support forums first. My own experience with this router was not good. I didn't experience the overheating problems reported by many people, but it was obvious that problem might not happen for months or years after buying the product. Some people had the overheating problem almost immediately.My problems all seemed to be firmware bugs. I did try the latest firmware, and it didn't correct the problems. The most frequent problem is that it just stops communicating through one or all TCP ports. That happened to me about every 18 hours or so. I had to reset or power cycle the router to get it running. I wasn't even trying to use the wireless feature. People have been reporting that the router reboots randomly when placed near other devices, such as 2 GHZ phones.I tried to use some of the more advanced features of the router, such as port forwarding, and port triggering, and found that those either didn't work, or had bugs that prevented me from using them.Probably my biggest complaint about the product is the poor support provided by NetGear. I received no replies to my email messages. I was able to get through to phone support, but they did not have the technical knowledge and experience to help me. After trying to get my problem escalated to someone that could help, I finally gave up and returned the router.There are some reasons you might want to consider buying this router. It is reported to operate over a longer range than many other routers. The price may be attractive. If you're using the router for very basic applications it may do everything you need. Some people have purchased this router and are reporting no problems.
When it works I've been happy with this scanner. It often just hangs after a paper jam and there is no way to reset it, short of power cycling and starting all over again. This is very annoying on large documents.
I've owned a number of Tamron lenses over the past 30 years and this one is much as I'd expected. It's a good tough lens that will stand many, many hours of shooting in all types of conditions. I use it on a Canon 350D DSLR and it is my 'go to' lens; on the camera and in action 85% of the time. This is a fine lens for close-in and mid-range image capture.
Most credit cards (Amex, Visa) offer loss and damage protection, and extended warranty protection. Amex, for example, doubles the manufacturer's warranty up to and for at least 1 year.Research your credit card benefits before investing 20-25% of the product cost in extended warranty protection. I think it's worthless.
I used this to hook up my new plasma TV and entertainment center. I has enough plugs for the TV, DVD player, Satellite box, Stereo Receiver, Amplifier, X-Box, Nintendo Wi and network router. Everything works great, and I have made it thru several severe storms without even worrying about power surge.
Good price for this fax. Works good. If you just use it several times a month, itis a good one.
Very well made cables. Very good isolators. 100% cooper and also very tick.Used to replace the Monter standard THX cables on my Hi-Fi system. This model allows a much more deeper bass than the other model. Bass was so pronounced that I actually had to increase treble to compensate. They don't transmit mids and highs as well as bass (maybe my receiver fault). However, with this small adjustment I can tell a noticeable difference on audio quality. The price is very good and I really think that this cable could cost more for it's performance and quality. I am sure that only a silver-based cable would get better performance than this one, but for cooper only this is probably one of the best options available on a bugdet.I didn't gave it a five-star rating because the difference on bass vs mids and highs is too much, but remember you could compensate that increasing the treble level on your system and you will be fine.
Purchased the product as a Christmas gift for my husband. This GPS is his first one and he has loved it. He has had no problems using it and takes it with him everywhere. He is also teaching the Scout troop how to use it.
I bought two of these, one for our 6 year old and one for our 8 year old. They've only had them for two weeks, but so far they are great! (I might write another review at the end of summer). We have a two day car trip in a few weeks, as well as an overseas flight. This was our prompt for this purchase! Both boys have been able to figure out how to move from game to game, or watch a dvd, etc, on their own! The units seem very sturdy, and all the accessories are always with us! After reading other reviews, I was concerned that the screen might be too small for viewing movies, but I no longer feel that way! It is such a crystal clear picture! The boys seem very satisfied!
I swear to god this cd player never skips. I bought a very cheap cd player from someone and all it did was skip, you could throw this cd player against the wall and it would not skip, and better yet the batteries last a super long time with my old cd player I had to change batteries ever two days.
These things make a world of difference running around in the woods. Truly amazing. No more flopping binoculars from my neck.
Like many (apparently many many) others my 16GB Transcend SD card failed. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that got at least 10 months of trouble free use in my video cam. I'm moving back to San Disk. I've never had one of those fail. You save 20 bucks by buying this card, but the savings is not worth taking the risk of losing important videos or stills.
I bought this printer as a photo printer, everyday printer, and for the occasional newsletter.The photo quality is as good as I've seen on any printer in this price range and it prints relatively quicker than some.The text printing is exceptional and again doesn't take much time.The printer is much quieter than the Epson I had previously and the lower paper feed is a better design.Setup wasn't as easy for my iMac. It took about an hour to get it properly working vs. 10 minutes with the Epson. Although some of the config settings with the Epson conflicted with the HP, so most people probably won't run into this issue. Furthermore, if HP support was open I would have had the issue resolved much quicker.Overall, good quality printer, quiet, and does everything well.
As another reviewer wrote, this item does not make good connections apparently because it is manufactured to low tolerances. I am returning for a refund and will buy something else of higher quality.
I use this to play Rock Band on multiple screens at once. It always works as advertised. The only bit of advice I have is to order a female/female coupler to get it to work with various setups.
This is not a review for the actual memory which i have not recieved yet. but more of a rant on the shipping policies.I ordered the memory on the 17th of august, which was in stock and i qualified for the free super saving shipping. and the policy said it may take an additional 3-5 days to arrive. Now since it was in stock i assumed it was going to be shipped right away, and accepted that it may take an additional amount of time for it to arrive. 4 days later after seeing that it had not shipped out yet i sent an email to Amazon, and was responded too the following day . they Customer Rep wrote ""your order may take an additional 3 to 5 business days to ship out from our fulfillment center(s)." This extra time allows us to process and ship your order in the most cost-efficient way possible, so we can pass the savings on to you in the form of free shipping. Now i did a quick scan of the policies and i did read of the additional 3-5 days, but i didnt read the "ship out from our fulfillment centers". Maybe its there, i didnt go in-depth. the order was place on Sunday, so i understand that it was not going to be shipped that day. but to wait 5 whole days to ship. Unacceptable!Well, 5 days later, when it finally did shipped out, ( thats the 22nd for those keeping count) i found out my address is RIGHT DOWN THE ROAD from where it will be shipped ( less then 30 mins away!), needless to say, i was extremely mad, but what the heck. i'll get it tomorrow. ( since it is down the road), next day i looked in the mail, and nothing! afterwards i looked at the tracking info again, and it has an estimated arrival time of the 29th of august. thats 12 days of shipping for a package that can be counted in ounces not in lbs and for an item that was in stock at the time of ordering. This is Bad Form all around, Amazon dropped the ball on this, which surprises me. I have ordered stuff in the past and up to know have nothing bad to say about Amazon. Tomorrow is the 25th and i hope my package arrives. what really gets me mad i will have to order another stick soon and was hoping to do it a few days later. ( the 22nd to be exact) but now i'm going to hold off on the purchase. I hope this is not a new trend so we can start to pay for the shipping, and not use the free super saving shipping. My guess is this was just a bad shipping order. Lets hope so.
I just bought this case and I love it! It's my third case from the company because I really love the design. The first one I got was free from Sony when I bought a boombox.It has a material on the outside that has a really cool &quot;wetsuit&quot; feeling. Their cases are also well made and are high quality in my opinion. The sleeves are really great because they have these soft things that cushion the CDs. Also, the sleeves can be taken out and repositioned (you can't do that with most cases)!These cases are definately the best I have ever seen and used! Easy to use and high quality! Only one problem, what do I do with all the jewel cases?
You really have to be in the Blue-Ray camp to enjoy this camera fully. If you have a Sony Play Station 3 you're set for playback and the future with Blue-Ray for High Definition movies. Otherwise you will need a Blue-Ray player for playback of the miniDVDs and any other regular DVDs you record to. Also, so far it's one of the last camcorders from Panasonic with 5.1 sound and High Definition recording, which is a big plus for sound. It's seems the newer camcorders are actually going backwards with 2 channel sound instead of 5.1. With Nero 8, which you'll have to buy separately, you can copy movies to your computer for editing and burning back on to a larger size regular recordable DVD, i.e., DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+-RW or DL disks (they don't have to be Blue-Ray recordable DVDs). The camcorder records Blue-Ray format to regular DVDs. You just have to remember that they still won't play back on a regular DVD player, you'll need a Blue-Ray player or a Play Station 3. There have been complaints about this, but you're recording High Definition video now, so why would you except to play it back on a lower quality DVD system? This camera is for the future. If you want a DVD recordable camcorder, there are cheaper, less capable models that that do that. But if you want High Definition recording, with 5.1 sound, then this is the camera to get. One other thing to remember, the recording process to a miniDVD whether it's with this camera or any other miniDVD camera is different than with tapes. The miniDVD will have to be finalized if you want to use it outside the camera on a DVD player (Blue-Ray or not). There is an extra step involved from tape recording. Some people just don't understand this and complain. The one thing about this camera is that you can only finalize using the A/C charger and not with the battery in the camera. This means you'll probably shoot video and finalize the disks at home, not outside where you are shooting. Other miniDVD camcorders may allow finalizing with battery power which may be more convenent to do, but I don't find not having this a drawback for this camera.
There is a photographic genre called "Toy Camera." Just do a Google search and you will know what I mean. Anyway, this is just one in hundreds of different plastic toy cameras that photographic artists use to create photographs that present concepts rather than the optical performance of the lens and cameras themselves. And like all toy cameras, this camera should not be dropped, as breakage is very likely. The lens performs on a subpar level compared to the finest Japanese and German lenses (as expected & desired); and is unpretentious in assorted, bright colors.
Nice radio for sound and quality but very difficult to program and set favorite stations. I read and re-read the instructions word for word but it doesn't work. I was going to send it back but it's too much trouble. I'll either put up with it or get anoter brand.
I like this thing. I esp like it on my calves and my lower back. The problem is, it is a mite tricky with one person to massage anything but the front of the legs and the shoulder/upper-back area.Good solid massage, I can feel it for 10 minutes afterwards. Very nice. Does feel like it goes deep, muscles love it!
I am quite pleased with these speakers. They have a good sound and a good solid bass. Much better than the on-board speakers of my iMac
I bought my Peerless ST680P from AMAZON after I saw the difference in price from SHARP where I had bought a 65" television. I an completly satisified with my purchase, it was very easy to configure and mouting my television. I would recommend it to anyone.
My sister had this cooler and I was impressed by the quietness of the fans and the ergonomic shape. I purchased it and I have never been happier!The cooler is lightweight, so I can take it with me when I go out to the park to enjoy some sunshine, without worrying about my laptop overheating!I've even snuck my laptop into meetings and even with my fan running, no one was wiser!
After reading some of the reviews, I was concerned that this unit had major problems. But after recieving the unit and installing it correctly, which as I found it is important not to hook it up thru the VCR as the picture will flash dark to light. after calling tech support they explained that with closed captioning going thru would VCR affect the picture. Since hooking up the unit with the S cable going around the VCR and using my reciever for suround sound, I could not be more pleased, it has a great picture, great sound, and some cool features to many to list,and being able to keep 7 of my favorite movies ready to go is awesome. great unit thanks. TT
Very quiet, very good it is priced higher then other ones but its worth it cause its still running as if I just bought it. I am using it in afghanistan it stays on high it fits 15.6 well, you could actually put a 17 inch on it so it is big. Just don't expect to carry it around its a stay on the desk or whatever type of cooler.
very good product, a bit expensive though but does what you want. good sound quality and my ears never feel tired or hurt anymore. i can listened to it for hours now without having to keep taking out and rest my ears.
I've had this camera for a little over a year. Initially it was easy to install and use, and worked well enough for my needs. But after a few months the picture quality is horrible to the point where people say I look like an alien. I've tried cleaning it but nothing changes, and it hasn't been dropped or done anything but sit on my desk.
I bought three of these to transfer cassette tapes to CDs. We had 150 books to transfer and these cables did the trick.
only took a few days to get the battery; it was less than half price of the brick and motar store, better mAh rating than the original
This Mirage center channel speaker made a huge difference in my system and I would strongly recommend it for anyone who needs a relatively small, unobtrusive center channel speaker.
I own two other tripods, including a Manfrotto that's given me many years of great service and is still going strong, and a new carbon fiber that also performs well when I need a solid but lightweight pod on the go, so that's what I have to compare this to.In a word, it's fantastic! What a deal! I picked this up at the Calumet store in San Francisco when I needed a tripod in a pinch while on a trip, and it's quickly become my main workhorse.It compares favorably in every way to my Manfrotto, and it's nearly identical in terms of features, stability and materials. It's tough, it's sturdy, it's durable, well made with no-nonsense materials, and will hold any camera/lens/light combo you want to work on it. I've got no qualms or concerns at all parking my Mamiya RB67 on it for rock-solid steadiness.This can't be beat at Manfrotto prices. At Calumet's price though, it's a STEAL!
I bought this only because i wanted the AV to play the videos on my TV. But the dock is great to have. I already had a charger but at that price i could handle havin a second. And the zune one is better. if u have a zune this is a great deal to buy it here especially
Bad cable, Price should have told me you get what you pay for. Tried two different items, my TV and DVD player would not work on either.
We bought two of these, they are both gathering dust as they both have "Scanner failure" at power on. Even if we don't want to use the scanner we can't print.I have requested our IT department to avoid HP products where possible as there was no support, and a great raft of stuff on the web about this problem, but no easy solution.The product is quite useless to us.
The Labtech are OK for the price. Better sounding base than the cheap ones you get when you purchase a CD player.
I am very pleased with this product and delivery. Delivered on time as promised and the quality of this product is acceptable way beyond my expectation.
Got to me within only days and I am overseas in Europe. Works Great. I recommend buying this product if you are in need of a transformer.
This camera has produced superb quality photograpy. As a REALTOR, I use this camera often. If it wasn't for the size and normal wear and tear I have put the camera through, I would never get another camera.
It's cheap. It works. The instructions that come with the unit are worthless, but with a little ingenuity one can find very good ones for identical devices sold under different names by other importers. Although the device will play .wma (Microsoft media) files, it does not meet the Microsoft standards to play copy protected files -- even if you have paid for the rights to play them.
I recently purchased the NR70V model. Has saved carrying a laptop around to project sites. Can even purchase project management software, review Excel and Word documents all on a pda!Great screen to boot!
Hey Blue Ray shoppers.Please be aware that this Blue Ray will not play a lot of dvd's (1/4 of my collection) . After I bought my first Blue Ray disc I found out that I need to update it and I need to wait 7-14 business days before Samsung will send me the disc.Costumer support was horrible and mostly useless.Most of electronics I own are high end Samsung but looks like I will be considering all other brands after this expierience.
While I returned the lens for which the adapter is for, it fit perfectly and may prove useful with other lens packages.
VERY NICE PRINTER BUT INK EATER. THE BC-21e CARTRIDGE WORKS ONLY FOR 20 PAGES, IT COST $39.00 TO REPLACE
this receiver has great sound in all modes. it has plenty of power for my speakers and makes my whole system perform like a high dollar one. I really appreciate the convenience of the remote control which came with the unit. A great value.
so far its worked just as its supposed to, able to plug in network cables and coaxial cables which is great. the spaced transformers are also great and helpful
I loved the picture of this item...I had just the place to put it in my home where it would look great. It does look great. It just hardly works. The whole thing only weighs a pound or two...this should have clued me in right away when unpacking it. The switches have an imprecise and awful feel and seem very delicate. The sound quality is very poor (Remember those less than $5 transistor radios?) and the reception is worse. Even the strongest stations in my area only come in with a great deal of fuzzy sound and you can always hear the radio stations near them in the back ground. I haven't bought anything electronic that was this bad in years. Don't be fooled by the good looks...in this case beauty really is only skin deep.
For the price I am very satisfied. works great, once I figured out how to use it. If I worked for Nat Geo, I would probably have something better, but for vacation diving and showing friends and family the underwater world, it works great. The deepest I had it, was about 40 feet and it worked fine, no water in the case afterward. I might order another one for others to use when I/we go diving.
Finally got mine today from J&R;, which sells their gear here through Amazon as well....First off, the web photos of all the various versions of the PAL/iPAL are not very accurate and the actual radios look very different in person. Also, the SongBook from Tivoli is much bigger than the PAL for those considering that option.For me, there is really 2 choices in the color scheme, either get the iPAL or one of the other rubberized solid colored PALs. Under the store lighting at J&R;, none of the rubber versions look great, except maybe the black and white. The brown, blue, gray, red, yellow, and green all looked rather dull and cheap. I asked to see the yellow and red up close and was impressed by the feel of that rubber coating. It is very reassuring in transporting those radios around, as the skin is like a surgical glove. That's the best part. The bad part was that fingerprints, smears, and grease stains were all over that rubber skin. The saleman tells me that these display models had been there for 6 to 12 months. I figure these black marks must be hard to get off, as all of the colored PALs had them all over their surfaces. The lighter versions; white, red, yellow, and green showed the dirt more clearly than the darker versions.If you want your PALs to look clean and don't care to wash your hands before every use, don't get the rubber versions. The iPAL had no rubber skin, so you simply wipe it clean with a cotton cloth. Easy. The bad part is that the handling of the iPAL is less secured. I can see how one can drop it by accident.I had intended to get the yellow version, but after seeing one in person, decided to get the iPAL instead.Sonically, I didn't find any major difference between the colored PALs when compared with the iPAL, but the rubber enclosures did seem to have a deeper bass.I couldn't get many AM stations at the store, but the FM stations were coming in loud and clear.At home, the AM stations were no problem here in Queens, NYC. The bass of this 2.5" speaker is pretty amazing.Overall, I think this tiny radio is sonically better than my Bose radio with those stereo speakers.Have fun picking one for yourself.
I received this item in a timely manner and it was exactly what i needed. I especially like that fact that even with shipping and handling, it was much cheaper than in the store.
I used refilled cartridges on a printer once and it was never the same. For the few extra dollars I will stick with Canon inks.
During my first year of use this pritner was good to very good I used it for light office printing, maybe 5- 10 pages a day. At about 13 months just out of warranty it failed. Brother was unable to fix it. This was while it was still on its first toner cartridge (original one that came with it. I think it would be a fine pinter If you buy a 2 or 3 year warranty. Also the manual paper feed rarely worked but usually jammed or failed to take the paper and print to it. Maybe i should have given it 2 stars but it was a good printer for 1 year and with the way things are made today and for the price paid this is what we should expect I guess. Im going to get a Brother 5140 but im going to buy that waranty just in case. I also have had a HP 2600N color laser which after a few months of use is great but kind of slow at only 8 pages a minute or less.
I've been living with my 40W series for a month so far and while I agree with the generally positive reviews posted, a few qualifications are in order.1. The picture quality when hooked up to analog sources is worse than with an analog tv. This is true for all HDTVs, but be prepared for this. When I first set this TV up, I had it hooked to my Dish Network non-hdtv receiver and the picture quality was poor. Now I have a Dish Network 722 hidef receiver and the picture quality is excellent on the HD channels and very good on the standard channels. I also have an xbox360 with the hidef dvd player attached, picture quality is awesome on these. Just remember to set your xbox360 options to hidef output.2. When the picture is relatively static the picture quality is awsome, however, this set like most all LCDs does not have a high refresh rate, so when there is a lot of movement on the screen you can notice a slight blurring. If this is not acceptable, go for a plasma.3. The color pallete is outstanding, I have not seen more realistic colors on a TV. That said, you may want to fiddle with the color controls. I found the default set up to be a little over saturated color wise.4. Appearance wise, this is the best looking tv on the market. I can't stand the glossy finish on the Samsung and other sets.Overall a great TV.
It comes with 14 screen protectors for all Palm products. It is very good for protecting your screen, but you need to cut it. When you paste there's always some imperefections due to alignment or air-bubbles. It is good, but if you like perfection, you need to be careful
Don't waste your money on this product. I bought it because it's [inexpensive]. However it has trouble decoding most DVDs, quits playing CDs about halfway through, and injects static into music. Spend ... more to buy something from a reputable manufacturer; you'll be a lot happier.
I bought this camera as a Fathers Day present with the intention of taking photos at a family reunion.It is so compact ...takes great photos and best of all so easy to use. We are still learning some of the other qualities like the video option.My 80 year old Dad had the included Kodak software downloaded into his PC and was processing the pictures...including editing in a matter of minutes.One piece of advice...buy a media card to increase photo capacity and the ability to shoot at the best setting for the highest quality exposures.Oh, by the way...everyone loved their copies of the reunion pictures sent to them on the internet.
I am not sure about the difference in the quality of sound between different cables, but this does the trick for my Infinity subwoofer. Excellent cable.
I guess the statement, "You get what you pay for here", applies. This is the first time I bought a filter, that does not have a screwed surface, on the top of the filter. I usually leave the camera cap snapped into the inside of the filter, when I'm not using the camera. Because of the filter not having the screwed surface on the top of the lens filter I can't do that. The cap has nothing to snap onto, and it constantly falls off. I bought the filter knowing it was not multi-coated, so that really hasn't been a problem, but the buyer should be aware that it's not.
I use this on a Mac, and even though it has no Mac drivers, it works just fine with the programs I need it to work with, which will automatically calibrate if the joystick is exercised (in the program) before using it in earnest. I don't use it every day or even every week, but it's as reliable and rugged as I need, and I don't think I'll need a better joystick than this.The one issue is that the twist grip sensor seems to be a bit off-center. Perhaps it's just how the rest/projection for the bottom of the hand affects things. It's easy for the twist sensor to register in the clockwise direction even when you are not deliberately twisting. That can sometimes be fixed with calibration in software, but at other times I've had to get used to it and after a while learn to automatically compensate. If not for that, it'd be five stars.
Most people here are rating the software shortcomings of any program running thru Rosetta. Of course these programs will run slowly. It's running thru an emulator. I don't think it's fair to rate the program and not the laptop at hand. The MacBook Pro is the single most capabale machine, laptop or otherwise on the face of the planet. Wow, right?! Well think of what it offers you and I think youll agree. This is the only machine none to man that can natively boot WIndows AND Mac's OSX. This is a huge step for us consumers and something that is being shadowed by a few of the programs that have not been ported to run on the Intel driven Mac yet.So, take all the things the MBP offers right now, even with its short comings in Rosetta and I think if you are edcuated you will find that it's true. This is the most versitale machine on the market. Apple offering us BootCamp is an amazing advancement. Why ANYONE spending 2000 US dollars wouldnt get this machine would be a mystery to me. Everyday the number of programs left that havent been ported to run on the MBP without Rosetta, is getting smaller. The video quality is top-notch. The speed at which this machine handles 4 or 5 programs at once is nothing short of amazing! It's light, it runs for almost 3 hours on it's battery( with settings on the processor at low, and screen at 75% brightness and with a mouse being used in the USB port.), it runs cooler by 15 degrees than my 15" PowerBook did on average doing the same work, its made like a work of art as all Apple products are.And one very important thing to remember about anything Apple is this; if at anytime during the waranty period you have problems you will experience top-notch customer service via AppleCare. In my experinces with AppleCare, I found them eager to get to the bottom of the issue, quick to offer advice and/or referals to someone who can. If you Google "AppleCare reviews" you will see thta many esteemed PC magazines have found that consumers have rated Apple's customer service above all others. This includes the well known Dell. APple tops them all and with good reason. They want you to buy and enjoy your Apple product. They try much harder than any other company I have ever seen. Perhaps because they have always been the underdog so to speak.Bottom line is this machine is 98% flawless. The 2% is for the few things you cant do with Rosetta and its speed. But srriously concerning yourself with this one short coming and not seeing all that this machine will afford you is silly. There are a whole list of things it does better than any other. Why get hung up on something that is not only not a big deal, but also something that is being fixed as we speak and in 6 months will be completely remedied.Go get this machine, pronto and see what all the fuss is about. You wont believe it, you really wont. And talk about computer envy! EVERYONE will stop and ask you all kinds of questions about it and tell you how beautiful it is. Imagine anyone saying that about ANY laptop running only WIndows. Imagine.
I have an Onkyo TSR605 receiver and I hooked up the Bose 10 speakers versus the Mirage Nanostat and the Mirage satellites are much, much clearer; also my old Onkyo woofer that came with my previous Onkyo Home Theater System produces much cleaner bass than the Bose (I started to get a headache with the Bose subwoofer because it was almost always booming when it shouldn't be and it was a muddled bass instead of a clean bass). I tested both with a movie (The Incredibles) and a concert DVD (Sarah Brightman). The Mirage Nanostat is about $500 without a woofer and the Bose 10 is $1000 but even if they were the same price, the Mirage is much clearer and won't give you a headache like Bose's subwoofer. For those who complain that the Mirage Nanostat center channel would be better if it pointed at you instead of the ceiling, I turned it so the speaker faced me to get a slightly louder sound but if this isn't good enough, I also hooked up the Bose center speaker and it acoustically matched the Mirage Nanostat speakers so you could always buy the Bose center speaker separately for $200. The Bose 10 speakers are going back to Best Buy tomorrow.
Super comfortable. Sound is clear. I work in and outside and the person on the other line cannot tell the difference. Cheap headset in cost and material.
The battery lasts 35 hrs so you may not need a charger. I bought this one as I read reports of so many problems with other ones that I decided to stick with the brand one. It doens't appear any different & is a lot of money for just a charger.
I was a little nervous about getting this lens cause I read a few reviews saying quite a few had forward focus issues. But I have a Nikon D300 with auto-focus fine tuning so I bought it. I tested it right away with a focus chart and it was 100% spot on. Mine is also very fast to focus and usually nails the focus first time. There were a few times, even in good lighting that I had to release the shutter and try again, but about the same as my other lenses except my Nikor 18-200mm, man that thing alway nails the focus on first shot. Anyway, colors look true to life and well balanced. Only slight barrel distortion, pretty much undetectable in most pics.I gave it a rating of 4 cause there are sharper lenses available. But for this price range and these specs I'd say that it competes well. It feels solid and has a sexy finish (yes I think some lenses look sexy). My Nikor 50mm f/1.4 is a lot smaller and cheesier looking. This lens has a full body feel to it. I have had a larger than normal share of blown highlights, But I expected that from reading other reviews. In P mode I usually just stay 2/3 stops under to avoid this.Uhmm, guess that about covers everything. I have high expectations of lenses if that helps. I like to see a clean image with crisp lines even when zoomed in at 100% (shooting RAW)I would buy it again if I broke or lost this one.
40 Bucks!?!? Yeah does what it says, small enough, no complaints other than Nikon gouging people who loose the one that came with their camera. Oh well live and let live. Now if I can only find the remote.
One of Sony's base line models. With many features at an affordable price. A very competitive model for the market.The Sony Clie Peg-S360 is the succesor to the peg-S320. It contains many of the same feature as the previous one, but has had an upgrade in memory, and also a few other features.It is very light, 4.3 ounces and is also quite thin. It is comfortable and physically easy to use. It displays a plastic silver casing with the four shortcut buttons; date book, adresses, to do list and memo pad. It also contains an 'up-down' button in the centre at the bottom. At the top-left on the side is the jog-dial. On the top you can see the power on/light button aswell as the infra-red, memory stick slot and the stylus holder. The stylus is made of metal with plastic top and pointer. It fits in nicely with only the part showing so that you can easily remove it. On the bottom is the socket used to charge the pda and also the same socket is used to connect the cable to a pc to hotsync.ScreenThe screen is a little darker than some similar handhelds, but i have not really found this a problem. There is a backlight that can be turned on or off by holding in the power button. There is also a contrast adjuster on the lower screen area. Along with this there is a home button, calculator button, menu button and also a serach button. The screen is not to sensitive nor not sensitive enough, so using the graffiti is quite easy to pick up and just start writing.ProcessorWith its 33Mhz Motorola DragonBall processor and 16MB of RAM internal memory it is put in a class with other handhelds, but not in their price range, which is exceptionally good for the first time buyer, because they will not have to start worrying about any upgrades or having to switch to a different pda any time soon.Jog DialThe jog dial is a very handy feature that is now being included in many pda's although not always in the base line ones, like the PEG-S360. The jog dial can be very usefull, for reading through documents, notes etc and also just in general use of the pda. Instead of having to pinpoint the stylus on the small scroll bar, and dragging it down which can sometimes be quite arqward. Aswell as scrolling the jogdial can also be used to select things by pushing it in.MemoryIf you wish to transport other documents or add extra space to the pda a memory stick is very usefull and is included in this pda. It can be used to backup files. IF you have to reset the pda, then a memory stick can be used to back files without having access to a pc. Unfortunately there is not one included with the pda, but they should not be to expensive to purchase.CableYou may ask yourself why then is this so cheap? One of the features that the clie does not have is a cradle. It does instead have a cable which you can use to hotsync, so nothing is lost , apart from your pda will nto be charged at the same time as hotsync so your pda will not sit nicely in a cradle, you will have to place it on a surface instead. The cable that also slots into the same socket to charge thought portable. It's plug folds down to save space.O.SIt comes with Palm O.S 4.0. It is not the latest version of the software, but it is very similar. Other later versions fix remote bugs, which i have not come accross whilst using this pda. One of the extras on this is the attention manager, this is usefull as it reminds you of things where you have set an alarm, but have not acknowledged on your palm yet, so it reminds you.SoftwareThe clie comes with standard palm applications aswell as MS Gate and MS Autorun. MS Gate allows the user to view all the contents that are on the pda's RAM. You can delete and edit things here. MS Autorun allows you to run an application from the memory stick. To multimedia pieces of software included are gMovie and PG Pocket. PG Pocket allows you to view pictures in .bmp and .jpg for example. But because the pda has a monochrome screen this is not brilliant. The Pictures can also be added to the address book to one of your addresses. gMovie allows you to view movies on your pda, again not fantastic. If you are looking for something that can handle this well look into a pda with the 'pocket pc' O.S. Finaly it has Documents To Go. This program allows you to view and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents.CoverFinnally the Clie includes a flip cover. It is attached at the top by 2 clips. It is not joined at the bottom, so it can easily be 'flipped' over. This provides protection for the screen. Ir also acts as protection on the top for the memory stick slot and the infra red and stylus. It looks stylish, sounds arqward, but its very good and easy to get used to.Pro's- Price- Features- 16MB RAM- Jog Dial- Weight- Good SizeCon's- No Cradle- No O.S 5 Support- Few Additional Accessories.- Non-Conpatible With Windows 95In ConclusionI am a student and this was my first pda buy. I have become very familiar with it and now use it regularly. I am finding it very useful to keep organised and also having a few fun little features aswell. There are many handy applications that you can add for free that you can download from the internet or you can purchase. At this price it is a very good first buy.
Logitech has done it again! They have been able to design a mouse that meets and exceeds a users needs. Long before the full implementation, Logitech has brought out a whole line-up of products that utilize the Bluetooth wireless technology. There are many advantages to this, which we will cover in this review. Today we will be looking at the MX900 Bluetooth optical mouse which is not set to debut in stores until January 2004! The MX900 looks identical to the MX700, acts in exactly the same way, but utilizes a new wireless technology that allows the users computer to interact with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as cell phones, PDA's, printers, palmtops, microphones and headphones to list a few. (Full review @ bytesector.com)
I have had no problems with these (except my mistakes). I am on my second pack and they work every time.
I recently purchased V-moda "bass freq" earbuds for my iPod Touch. I prefer the earbuds that came with the iPod for sound and comfort. The iPod earbuds seem to reproduce the sound of my music more naturally without the bass overpowering the higher frequencies. The iPod earbuds are much more comfortable. I don't like the way the V-moda earbuds insert into my ear canals creating pressure in my ears. I always know they're there. Fortunately, they don't cost a lot so there's not a lot at stake if you don't like them.
I thought I had insurance for my Palm 680. When I tried to fix some issue with my phone, they returned it back with some lame excuse. Waste of precious money.
i can't believe it! i have a cable modem that i used with the hub and connected it to 5 other computers. it works great and the modem is very stable... i highly recomend this to anyone that wants home-networking. it is easy to use and i connected a cable modem to the hub using a router and with no hastle, it worked like a dream!
I was very pleased with my purchase, the product was everything the seller said it would be
In one day of trying the new 80GB model IPOD, one can tell that the new model is well worth it. It offers almost three times the space, for one. It also is slightly smaller than the 5G 30GB model. There are also some features carried over from Itunes featured here, notably the coverview feature, which was rumored to either be in a firmware upgrade for current models or in the newer models. Well here it is and it's a neat little feature. Not highly neccessary, mind you, but fun to have on the ipod. My biggest praise for the new model (besides the space, of course), is that there is a faster response time on it. While the sleeker looking menus are nice and the games are cute (the music quiz one especially), it's the functionality that wins here. This continues the tradition of Ipods in creating the most user friendly MP3 player on the market.
I am going to keep this short.This is the best money I have spent on my new box. I shopped around and read reviews of about 20 burners. I had my mind set on the 12/10/32 but when I went to order there were none but they had this one. I got it.I have yet to make a coaster and the Adaptec Easy CD Creator is very easy to use.I have to admit that I have yet to play with the CD-RW yet but I will do that this week to back some stuff on my machine.Plextor only makes Storage devices and that so me says they know their craft. If you are looking for a good burner buy an HP or Sony. If you want a GREAT burner buy this one.
THE ITEM WAS IN GREAT SHAPE AS WAS ADEVRTISED.I COULD NOT GET THE ITEM TO WORK WITH MY COMPUTERS EVEN WITH HELP FROM LINKSYS.
This is possible the worst thing I have ever bought in my entire life. Not only is it rediculously hard to find a decent radio channel, but when I do, there is STILL STATIC.When driving I have to hold it or put it near my antenna and even then there are spots when static is bad!You want my advice: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT OR ANY FM TRANSMITTER!!The sound quality is terrible not even equivalent to that of the radio and there is static!Go and buy an in-car dash that is Mp3 capable if you ever want to hear good quality sound from your iPOD!!Once again, DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!
When I opened the package, two things immediately impressed me:1. The plastic filter box is exceptionally well made. In quality it is clearly head and shoulders above the filter boxes of the other brand filters that I have. This speaks well of B&W.;2. The filter. I don't know if you can call a filter a precision instrument, but if you can, this is one. It seems heavier, more substantial, than my other filters and the threads are well matched for my lens. No difficulty screwing it into place.The glass is free of any defects and is well coated. I expect this filter to have a very long, useful life.This is my first B&W; filter, but it will be the first brand I will look for should I be in the market for others in the future.
Neat tech product! I gave these as gifts and they are sturdier than the $15-20 drugstore competitor. My Dad and Brother-in-Law loved them!
i m only a DSLR novice and not testing any lens yet. But this one, prime 50mm, is very very good for portrait! the 1.8 apersion offers good performance and convenience for non-prof users even in the dark. Just one thing, if you r using D40 or D3000, 2nd thought b4 you buy it cuz this one WILL NOT AUTO FOCUS on your camera since your ones is too rudimentary. it should works fine on D90 and above like D300,D700, etc. But if you are adapt to manual focus, this lens is your best choice, for new-fan in DSLR world i mean.
I personally love the clock. This is my second, only because I knocked my first off stand and broke arm on projection and wanted another before they no longer were made. I love this clock for the projection in the night, The nite light has 2 settings for brightness, two alarms which are easy to set, day light savings time button so you don't have to reset clock and even the outside temperature on the clock and the remote part you set in window. It has a radio and can be connected to your Ipod....What else do you need?
I purchased this unit because the remote for my Sony receiver broke and retailers and people on ebay wanted a fortune for a Sony brand replacement. This remote went on sale so I figured I'd try it and it works fabulously and as a bonus controls most all my other components. The only thing it does not control is my Tivo unit but I figured it would not so this is not a con against it. If you are looking for a cheap and reliable method of controlling all your remote gear then this is it.
First, I'm not writing this review so much for the benefit of those who wish to know if this tablet is worth buying, especially over the graphire, or bamboo. (which it is)This review is for those who are wondering, what is the Acad version, and what is the difference between this version and the regular retail version which sales for much more.Answer? Nothing.I bought the retail version a few months back to use with my laptop when I needed more control than my bamboo would give me (I was originally using the bamboo with my laptop, as it fit in my bag) and made travel easy. Recently I wanted to pick up another one for use with my desktop (so I don't have to always use my larger 9x12, and I hate unpacking and repacking when it is not necessary). Somehow I found this Acad tablet here on amazon.No-one could tell me the difference, if it was gimped, or anything. So I decided it to was too nice of a deal to pass up, and bought this one.It is the exact same thing. Nothing is missing, it still has all the software (adobe elements, and a discount if you want to upgrade to the professional version).This is the same great tablet, at a much better price. Do not worry about picking this version up over the other. It is the EXACT same.And yes, the 6x11 format is very nice. When you have the 6x8 you can setup your workspace to only use a certain part of the screen for your tablet (when using a widescreen) or set it to distort slightly to use the whole screen space.With the 6x11 your free to use the full range of your widescreen monitor free of distortion.I must also mention, the box shown here is not how it ships, it ships in the same packaging as the retail version. There is no reason to pickup the retail over the acad. How this happened, I do not know, but be thankful and buy it while you can!
These sound very good for their price, much better than my iPod earbuds. As advertised, these headphones produce a lot of bass - almost too much bass. They're pretty comfortable, with earpieces that swivel slightly, an adjustable headband, and foam earpads. However, the headband is plastic, and doesn't feel very sturdy. The sound is great for $5, but sound pretty bad compared to my $50 Sennheisers. You get what you pay for.Pros: Good sound for $5. Lots of Bass. Pretty comfortable.Cons: Bad sound compared to more expensive headphones. Somewhat flimsy. Could be too much bass.
Many people have commented on the compatibility between a Mac and a Windows machine, and I just want to stick in that, yes, it is possible to format the drive to work on both machines, but that format (called MS-DOS on a Mac and FAT32 on a PC) doesn't allow saving of the large (128x128) icons that OSX and WinXP use, nor the saving of some preferences like folder views. On my OSX machine, if you tried to copy a file with a large icon to the drive while it was formatted MS-DOS, the Finder crashed, meaning there's very little checking for compatibility before copying. So, if you're just using it to transfer files, that's fine, but if you want files to look pretty, you'll have to format it for just Mac, or just PC.Another note; because this drive is so large, it must be plugged into a powered USB port. On a Mac, if you plug this device into the spare USB port on the keyboard, it will turn off the USB port your keyboard's connected to (because there's too much power drain being pulled from that port), and turn off your keyboard. Your computer won't crash, but until you restart, you can't use your keybard to navigate (or mouse, if it's plugged into your keyboard). Not something that kept me from using the device, but something to keep in mind.
Pros:1. Once set up, the modem works very well and offers noticeably faster performance than my old Actiontec that came standard when I signed up for my DSL service.2. It also has a fairly generous 2 year warranty, which offers more peace of mind than with similar modems from D-Link (they only give a 1 year warranty and D-Link products aren't known for their longevity).Cons:1. It is just a bridge modem with no built-in router, so setting it up is a little more difficult than with other modems. First you have to muck around with your TCP/IP settings to even access its web interface. Then you have to either have a broadband router or software on your computer to use PPPoE if that's how your internet access is set up through your ISP. It was a little confusing to work through all that, especially because the modem software offers to let you set up PPPoE settings, but then the hardware won't actually allow you to access the internet that way. Go figure. At least their tech support is much better than average.2. It runs very hot. Not quite as hot as the Zoom X5 (model 5654) that I started out with, but still hot enough to worry me. I had originally purchased an X5, but was appalled at the temperature it reached after only a few minutes of operation. A call to tech support confirmed that the heat problem was a known issue and they assured me that this model would be better. Well, it takes a little longer to heat up, but reaches almost the same temperature in the end. I'm quite worried that the heat will cause premature component failures and I'm not sure if I should keep shopping around or just hope that it happens within the warranty period. The trouble is, my old Actiontec just died (2 months outside the 1 year warranty period) due to a heat-provoked component failure, so I don't want to take my chances on another Actiontec. But, the only reasonably-priced alternatives seem to be these hot-potato Zoom models and a couple from D-Link, but they don't exactly earn any rewards for customer service or quality on a regular basis.In short, it works well, but we'll see how its longevity pans out. Also, in hindsight, the X3 (model 5660)X3 Dsl 2/2+ Modem/router/gatewoffers the built-in router and accompanying ease of use for a slightly lower price. Imagine that. If you're willing to take the risk on the heat issue, that would likely be a better choice for most users.10/2009 Update: It's still running strong and hasn't fried itself yet after 2 years of continuous operation. I have had it standing on its side to give more surface area for heat dissipation, but so far so good.
I've only had this camera for a couple of days, and I didn't buy it for the video or voice capabilities. I purchased it because it had the best features for lowest price in the 5MP still digital camera category (I have a high-end digital camcorder and only wanted something to take still pictures with). I've taken a number of indoor shots with it and they have come out really nicely. I have not used the zoom feature on it (goes up to 4x) yet. I agree with the other reviewer that the controls are not all that user-friendly and I've had to refer to the manual a few times. It also shuts off very quickly if you aren't using it; I think after 30 seconds of inactivity, but that's fine because it saves the batteries. The flash works really well in low-light conditions but never washes out the subject, which is great. The menu has a redeye-fix feature that I've found works very nicely. The only complaint I have is the delay from clicking the button to take the picture until the picture is actually taken; it's tough to take photographs of anything that might move unexpectedly like animals or children because you either miss the moment or it blurs a bit. Also, so far it seems that it doesn't show you a preview of the picture on the LCD after the picture is taken, but I have to spend some more time looking into the menu features. I might just be missing it. All in all, a really good camera, fantastic for the price.
This cable works as advertised - it looks and feels like it costs much more than it actually does. Audio quality is excellent. I use it to hook anApple Airport Expressto my receiver for excellent quality sound via Airplay.Pros:+ Inexpensive+ Excellent quality sound+ Works well with Apple products (Airport express, most Apple laptops)Cons: None
Installed the QuickCam Pro 3000, downloaded the files...which took about 2 hours. I spent about 3 hours, on the phone with Logitech Support (no 800 number I may add) and the result = zip! They were unable to help, in installing this product. The cost of the long distance phone calls and the time spent exceeds the price of the cam! WOW. A rip off of time and money!
I have used this memory card in my Kodak camera and Bonzai card reader. No problems with speed or accuracy. Great value!
This access point certainly works, and it's a cheap way to get a wireless network going, but its embedded webserver for configuration is a piece of junk. Make sure you get the configuration right quickly so you don't have to deal with it again. Also, the configurator seems to work better with Windows than it does with Linux, which doesn't make any sense at all. Occasionally the whole AP will [not work] out and I have to unplug/replug it to get it working again.Linksys doesn't know anything about their own product. I was trying to connect an embedded system to a network and had some basic operational questions about the AP, and they were unable to answer. They were general knowledge questions, not requesting propritary information, so they should have been able to tell me.
Great Speakers for the money, I installed them in the back of a 1979 Triumph spitfire convertible and they work and sound fantastic, very easy installation
After a few weeks of successful use, my WM 700 began to not boot up AND not shut off. The only way to turn it off was to remove the battery. Then it would start OK again, but soon stop allowing me to select Folders. When I changed battery types (NiMH to alkaline) I got a "Please Wait" message that took half an hour to resolve, meanwhile I'm missing the lecture I needed to record. Even when it was working fine, I felt the operation was not intuitive, with too many operations depending on ONE button being used in the exact sequence; if you missed this sequence, the whole thing got screwed up, and as mentioned above, often would not even turn off. I'm having a hard time contacting Olympus warranty service, lots of run-arounds. I was v. happy to find this recorder, but after owning it and trying to use if for several months, am very disappointed with it. My next recorder will be a different brand and I'll be reading the instruction manual(s) first to see if the operation steps makes natural sense. I bought Tasco stuff for years, had excellent tech support, but this is not true for Olympus. If someone can tell me how to contact Olympus tech support, please email me at ebuckler@q.com.
Good to carry around if you have a very light camera or centered tripod mount, horizontal shots only, but it does this job well.
Outstanding product. Has worked without a flaw from the box to my system. I bought this CD changer because of the reviews it got on Amazon,
These are the worst CD-RW's I ever used. If you have anything important use Sony CD-RW's.
charge drains somewhat faster than factory original but cost less than half the price. fit my hp pavilion dv5215us notebook perfectly. suites my needs as I dont need it to provide lasting battery power between charges.
i carry this thing with me almost everywhere. grilling a steak in the backyard? or having fun on the beach? thats it, thats what you need to have.batteries last for about 24 hours, thats great too!
I love this GPS. But after using, you have to take it out and put in your trunk! Somebody broke my car window, and took out my GPS....
I was sketchy at first about buying an off-brand card, but after looking at the reviews, saw that every brand had at least a few people with bad experiences, so decided to try the Transcend card.I shot an entire 16 day vacation on just this card with a 10 megapixel camera on fine jpeg with room to spare!Absolutely no problems so far and would gladly buy another or recommend it to a friend.
This digital camera is great. I've had it for a few weeks so far and i love it. The first day i got it my family went in nyc and i took pictures of the city while the car was moving, The picture quality is great. I recomend getting it.
The Canon 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS lens is a good, versatile lens. I love it for many reasons, but I want to get rid of it almost every day. It's Image Quality (IQ) is indeed a bit soft, especially at the wide end of the zoom, and especially in the corners of the frame, and I am hesitant to pay for large 20"x30" prints taken with this lens. Bokeh is nice and soft, but it is slow at f4-5.6 wide open, and I find myself using higher ISO speeds on my 20D (which isn't much of a problem, Canon's CMOS sensors are very clean at higher ISOs). I drool over Canon's 17-40mm L glass, but when comparing images side by side it's hard to justify the price increase. The only difference in IQ is the L is sharper in the corners of the frame, but not so much sharper that most people will notice. The L is better, but I don't think it is $250 better. If you're doing an art show with huge prints it may make a difference. If you're not, it probably won't.I bought the 17-85mm because I often have to pack light and don't have the luxury of carrying several lenses with me when I go shooting. When I do get an amazing shot at either extreme of the zoom range, I have to remind myself that those shots would not have been possible with other lenses. As it's been said before, this is a jack of all trades, master of none.If you can only afford one lens for your camera and need something versatile, this lens at $420 is a good choice. If you're a pro who regularly makes poster-sized prints larger than 10"x15", it might not be for you. If you pair this lens with Canon's amazing 50mm 1.8 prime lens, you will have almost every situation covered for under $500.
The handle just came out of the slot after 1 week of use. I would think that these backpacks should be sturdy enough to last at least on school year.I would not waste my money on this product.
The DVD-DL I've recorded have had gaps in them and I'm not sure if its the burner of the DVD.
I purchased this for use in a classroom. It works great! One exception, the S-Video function only allows video to be shared, no sound. So, if you are using the S-video connection you will also need audio connection.
I was amazed at the quality of these speakers. I heard sound that I had missed on my old speakers which were not cheap ones. They were easy to set up and did not take up much space on my desk.I wish the power cord were longer.
***** Stars!This is a fantastic hub for the price! I have both USB 1.1 devices and USB 2.0 devices plugged into it and the USB 2.0 devices operate at USB 2.0 speed without any problems.It is a misconception that it will only operate at USB 1.1 if you plug USB 1.1 devices into it. Perhaps some of the so-called "reviewers" here think once you buy a computer, all you have to do is occasionally run Windows Update, lol. You do need to go to your computer's maker, and update the Bios, drivers and the like at least twice a year, to be prudent.I'm quite happy with this hub. It has allowed me to plug my 2 printers, external hard drive, external DVD RW, wireless keyboard and mouse into it, and tuck it all away, out-of-sight, freeing the back of my computer from a jumbled mess!I have used a D-Link Router & wireless G set-up for almost two years now, without ever encountering a problem. I am sold on D-Link quality.
Look no further. This is the one that does the job! Bite the bullet and pay the price.
Save you money and buy a real cheap computer. The device hangs when you copy a bunch of files to it and rarely works when you try to access it. And don't bother to call D-Link support about this product, because no one over there even knows how this product works.
Just received the Audio Technica ANC7. Everything was excellent as advertized: sound, construction, ease of use, noise cancellation, etc., but after 20 minutes of listening, the cartilage on the upper rim of my ear hurt. I own a pair of Sennheiser HD 595s, which I love. I measured the vertical diameter of both headsets. The Audio Technica is a touch over 3.5 inches, while the Sennheiser is 4.5 inches, and that for me is the difference between comfort and not. Several reviewers had mentioned the discomfort on the ears. Now you have measurements for comparison with your existing headphones perhaps. Hope this is helpful in making your decision.
Great product, fast shipping, solid build quality. This works great with my 5g iPod, but audio out does not work with the iPhone.
i think this monitor is too bright and even adjusting controls doesnt improve it. I wouldn't recommend this one for reading text. But to see pictures it is not too bad.
I believe Netgear is a great company, that is gonna take the world over, with the internet related hardware that is.I had 3 3Com NICs go out on me in a 3 month period. I would not trust another 3Com product ever. I believe 3Com is way over rated.This Netgear NIC was super easy to configure, whether it was Windows 95/98/ME or Windows NT 4.0 or 2000, or even Linux.I own 4 of these NIC cards, one in every computer I have.Highly recommended as they are very affordable.
There is only one word to describe this mouse, amazing. It is highly sensitive to the touch which is great, long battery life, has the option to save battery power, and now comes in multiple colors. I have owned 3 now, in all different colors and continue to wait for more to come.
I am writing this because it is such a great product. We have a five-year-old son and have had some really damaged CD's. DiscRestore has repaired them all. I tried the alsop and disc doctor to no avail. The DiscRestore product was able to correct the damage (the more serious damage did need the strips that are dipped into water to be used, on one disc, I had to use them twice, but did get it to play through). There are many products that claim to work, but this one really does!
I bought two of these products, one for me, one as a gift. I was very upset with the product. the CD did not get installed, my laptop didn't recognize the product. I got a message that the disk can not be formatted.
I love it.Had it for about a year now.works fine.
Purchased primarily to use with Skype on my Macintosh. Could not use software (on CD) provided with this camera since it was developed only for pc and not macs. Macintosh OSX (Tiger version) contains driver for this webcam, therefore it works. It would really be a 5-star camera if software (on CD) was also compatible with macs. Good quality transmitted video with Skype and well designed camera mount.
This thing is flimbsy, there are no seconds on the display, and it sounds pretty bad. You should get a Phillips or Panasonic.
Let's make this simple:Pros:Holds 2 standard batteries, extending your shooting time.Can also hold 6 AA batteries. For anyone who has ever run out of juice during an event, it is nice to be able to go to 7-11 and get back in action. This alone could make it worth the price.Adds counterweight to the flash unitCons:Makes the camera bigger and heavier. I do not like the bulk and weight. Even using a 200 mm zoom, I do better without it. For verticals, I just turn the camera and keep shooting. Canon did a good design on the camera, it does not need this.If I shot MOSTLY portraits, it might pay to have another shutter button.However, it does help balance the camera when the flash is attached (at the price of adding more weight.Bottom line: I do not recommend it.I gave it 5 stars because it is well designed and constructed
I love Bose, but these are the best alternative to them in the price range of 300 for used. I hooked it up with yamaha amplifier and it rocks. I do have a audiophile addiction and I am very choosy about quality things.
I bought this to go along with the garmin gps 60csx handheld navigator system I bought for my husband and son.
I agree with the other reviews...this is the first music device we've purchased and it's really easy to use and upload music. We bought it for my 9 year old daughter because she kept destroying her CD's! I was afraid she'd have a hard time figuring out the menus, but true to tradition...electronics are always easier for those young brains. She has no problem chosing her songs, repeating and shutting down. Now she gives me her CD's and I upload them to the MP3 and guard the originals. I too would like to find some sort of case for it as I'm sure she's going to drop it and break it. I love the AAA battery, we buy NiMH rechargables and it lasts her about a week. Overall, it's a great buy!Enjoy!
I have not used an external flash prior to this and I was wondering if I should go with one of the fully automatic modern flashes. But given the price differential the Sunpak was an easy choice.It can be use in its automatic mode where parameters are set using the table like knobs on the back or it can be use fully manual by just adjusting the flash output level.Use it to bounce off a ceiling or wall while on camera or get a radio trigger and get the freedom to place it where you want.
I bought 3 of these cartridges but none worked. I have an HP 750 that requires a number 15, but this cartridge made the printer respond with "wrong cartridge." I was not too happy. All three did the same thing.
I got these as part of a package deal, I was going to get a set of peerless but the package price swayed me torwards these... They are an OK set of cuffs.. the action is ok, but the deadlocks stick and you have to beat the deadlocks for them to disengage.. I am not crazy about the finish either, it is kind of rough and not very polished. I will eventually get a set of peerless like I use at work, but for now these are ok..
I've been a radio DJ for 28 years. In radio, these really are the industry standard. I work at "The Network", and everyone who works here owns these headphones. Radio stations buy these for on air guests to use. There are headphones that cost more, and a lot that cost less, but everyone chooses these. They fold up to be very compact. The set I use every day are about 4 years old and holding up fine, but I already have a new in the box set in my office at work ready to go. They are very comfortable, near indestructable, and most important sound incredible.
I bought this to take pictures through a filtered window. Tried varies filters and none worked well - since the windows had a yellow tint thought I would try this - and it worked extremly well. Was taking pictures of nesting owls and then the hathclings. So we have a titanium film on the windows - this made it look like clear glass.
As the safety department in a helicopter company, we use this product in an aircraft data recorder to replace unavailable PCMCIA cards,. Works without issues.
Mine didn't make it through shipping unscathed. Both the grills where broken after UPS dropped 'em off. So I don't know if something this big and heavy is always a good buy online.The speakers are fine, and sound good. I have a 12" powered sub, and the 8" in these let me roll the crossover down a bit on the sub and really fill the low mids nicely.I was coming from some really small 2 way bookshelf speakers, and the difference is amazing. These really move some air and have made my living room very loud. For the price you really can't go wrong.
The cradle does not hold the PDA firmly causing sync problem because the connection can be lost half way during the sync process. The workmanship is very lousy. Never buy it.
Looks great. Compact, a tad big for Canon Zr600 so there is room for digital camera as well. All other accessories, cables, tapes, remote etc., fit easily. Very pleased with my purchase.
I just received this turntable and have only used it for a short while, however from what I can tell so far, it is an excellent performer in almost every respect. I was a little reticent to buy after reading some of the reviews with respect to the hum that some were experiencing. I am happy to say that no such problem exists with my unit and that the skating issue others have reported has only appeared on one particular LP that i have played thus far and was easily remedied by making a small tracking force adjustment.The adjustments available on this unit are several, including tonearm assembly height adjustment, antiskating, balance, platter speed and direction. The quartz lock does an excellent job of maintaining the correct speed by itself and there should be no reason to have to manually do so with the strobe, but its fun to see the strobe doing its thing when playing a LP.My only small quibble with the unit is the very short output cable, you need to set the turntable up fairly close to a receiver in order to make the connection. Other than that it is an excellent unit for the price.
Recordable media is now an extremely important factor in the computer industry. To acompany this you need good hardware to record to. These PNY cdrs are well priced and have a great record speed of 12X. After burning and backing up my files I want a good CD that will hold that important information forever. These are good CDs to do it with.
One of my friends complained that the non-OEM charger (not designed by Creative Labs) that he bought, does not charge his MP3 player properly. The reason is the current rating required by the MP3 player is not met by the charger. Recommended him to buy this Universal adapter set.I am truly amazed the way this universal power adapter components have been designed. Works wonderful in US - for my Zen Xtra, Zen Micro and TravelSound portable speakers. Planning to take them to Singapore and India this Summer and test it out there.I love all the Creative Labs products. I own multiple products from them, 2+0 speakers, 2+1 speakers, 5+1 speakers, MP3 players (Zen Ztra 30GB, Zen Micro 6 GB), Travel Sound etc. I am convinced that their designers work really hard to make these products outstanding.Keep up the good job... Creative Labs Team.!!
There were several reasons I settled on the Olympus E-500, some of which were due to the customer reviews from this site. I researched and read reviews, visited web sites from Canon, Fuji, Sony and Nikon. I also read reviews about the various lower-end DSLRs from those respective sites. For the price and features and quality/bang-for-the-buck - there could be no other choice but the E-500. I received mine on Jan. 18 of '07. The very first picture I took (camera on full auto) was my goofy face. I was stunned to see skin pores and little hairs I never knew existed! For better or worse, the detail I have seen with the two lenses are amazing. My other buddies (who also have more money than I) have a Canon, Sony and Pentax. I feel that the crispness and color are much better than the aforementioned DSLRs. This camera kit rocks! I received so much more for my $$s spent. Excellent!
I have had one of the first models of Kodak DVC323 and now the Fusion. From my experience I think this is the best one yet out there. It's easy to setup for winXP (sp2) and no annoying things except the Camera Assistant program that you have to do some registry changes to get it off of there (I haven't done it that way but I have used msconfig to keep it from loading up). Otherwise this thing has crisp pictures, low light levels are not a problem like my old Kodak webcam. I did a lot of searching before deciding on this camera and I'm glad I made the right choice!! You can't go wrong and you won't regret it. Some may not like the way it mounts on your LCD/Laptop but it is stable enough as is most of the other webcams out there now adays have a similar mounting attachments.
This FM Transmitter works great. I work in the DC/Baltimore area and have had no problem with interference. This has made my commute and road trips infinately more enjoyable.
I bought this thinking I was getting a good product and great protection (warranty) for a fraction of the cost of the prices at the big box stores. The other day we had a lightening storm and my receiver got cooked. I reached out to Monster and found out there is a difference in purchased ON Amazon.com and purchased FROM Amazon.com. Amazon.com is an authorized Monster retailer, many/most of the retailers on here are not and there is no warranty coverage for purchases from non-authorized dealers. If you are looking for a decent surge protector but aren't concerned with having the warranty coverage this is an acceptable product, just be aware that depending on the actual retailer, you may not have that Monster warranty covering your electronics.
Had so few choices at the local R-Shack, and then saw this here... Think it was definitely time for an upgrade for my 25+ yr old cabling, in addition to needing more wiring for newer/surround features.
I only have a headphone jack in front of the CPU. I have to run the speakers from there. not cool. returning Item
I use this card in my Motorola Razr V3m phone and I use the included SD adaptor to put it into myPanasonic FX01 Camera. It works great; I haven't had any problems -- although it is hard to insert into the phone (but I think that's a problem with the phone, not the card).
We got this particular brand because it had a digital tuner. We don't have cable and would have had to buy a converter box anyway.It's a very complex piece of machinery compared to a VCR and like a computer it can sometimes take a while to process different commands and occasionally has to be rebooted. The manual covers the basics but there a lot of ways you can do things wrong and they don't give you any on-screen messages to figure out why things aren't working the way you want. Plus, the terminology on the remote is not intuitive, so I always have to have the manual nearby (why is the button I use to watch my shows on DVDs called "Direct Access?").I definitely am liking the concept of digital recording over videotaping tv shows. It's easier to find the particular show you're interested in and there's not as much worry about accidentally recording over another show. My preference would have been getting a machine with a hard drive, but TiVo is the only real option and I don't want to pay a subscription fee.I'm old enough now to be flustered by new technology but now that I seem to be getting the hang of it, I'd say it was working out fine.
While these headphones don't compare to the high end units, they provide quality beyond their price. Beautiful sound, extremely comfortable fit. I mainly wear them at the gym. They totally stay in place while running. If I broke them today, I would buy another pair immediately!
This microphone was a really good product. It captured sound well, even at a bit of distance. It was also sturdy. Sound quality was solid for Skype conversations. Easy to use also.
I was looking for a monitor arm for my Acer X223w due to issues I have with my neck and was looking at a number of comparable models. I read a review on how bad a particular manufacturer's model was and how with the money the individual spent, he could have bought an Ergotron. I then Googled Ergotron and found a number of models available through a number of on-line retailers. The unit looked like exactly what I was looking for. When I received it a was impressed with the sturdiness of the parts, the ease with which it assembled, and the mounting options for the arm. I highly recommend this unit to anyone. In fact I'm considering ordering additional units for the rest of my IT department. It's a great product
WOW..received this item in no time flat! I purchased the pop-up shade not just for being able to see my lcd better on a sunny day, but mostly because it protects my lcd screen from being scratched. Great price too!
THE CLOCK AND TEMP INSIDE WORKS GOOD BUT THE OUTSIDE SENSOR FOR THE TEMP DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE WHOLE REASON FOR THE PURCHASE WAS THE FACT OF READING OUTSIDE TEMP WITHOUT MY FOLKS FROM HAVING TO GO TO ANOTHER SORCE FOR THAT VERY INFOMATION. DISAPPOINTING WHEN GIFTS DO NOT WORK. GRRR!
The sound quality is nice, perhaps a tad under that of the HD 205, and the over the ear design is comfortable. But the quality of the materials used is quite lacking. Feels like cheap plastic that'll break really easily.
We ordered the PSC-50 case for our Cannon S330 and after receiving it, it did not fit. Be careful....
I bought it for the price and must admit I was pleasently surprised by its performance. It has been working flawlessly and its data extraction speed is amazing. I also bought a CDRW from the same company and they work fine together. Installtion was a snap.I highly recommend it.Michael
I've had these headphones for over 4 years and they're still going strong. Many 'general use' phones tend to start cutting out after a few years of being shuffled around and tugged on, but not these HD201's. I've been careful not to abuse them but, that said, they've withstood the inevitable cord yanks and drops admirably. In terms of comfort, I've found them to be a near-perfect fit. They feel very light and they rest comfortably on my head, to the point where I can wear them for hours at a time with little to no ear fatigue and it is easy to forget I have them on at all. I've found them to be ideal workstation headphones, great for listening to music while working or enhancing the experience of an immersive computer game. They block some sound but not all (certainly not anywhere near noise-canceling), which can be a positive or a negative depending on your situation.As others have noted these phones are a bit light on bass, with good clear trebles. I do not consider myself an 'audiophile' and these aren't luxury headphones (although even if I were looking for such a pair Sennheiser would still be the first place I'd turn), but I believe you'd be hard-pressed to find better quality for this price ($20 at the time of writing). The only place where they are starting to show their age is that the plastic film covering the foam pads has begun to fray a bit, but considering that the comfort and sound quality remain like new I see no reason why I shouldn't still be using these headphones for another 4 years.
I bought this UV filter to protect the 50mm f/1.8 canon lens that I purchased. While I can't aruge with the price, I didn't like the way it fit on the lens. I tried screwing it on carefully multiple times but could never get it to sit flush against the lens. It always seems like one side stuck out a bit. That being said, I haven't had any problems with it falling off when I take the lens cover off so it's not too bad.
The price is good and the storage is good, but the performance is not what i expected. Maybe i expected too much. Only thing is is that it doesnt save the images as fast as i would like it to. you have to take the picture and wait about 3 seconds before you can take another. Which then again, my camera is 7.1 mp so the pictures are large. so maybe thats the reason. if there isnt a card made that is faster than this one by enough margin to tell a difference, this is the card to by.
Even though the description does state the size of this (fake) camera, you have no idea how tiny it is until you mount it on a 10 foot ceiling in a parking garage. Fake cameras are a deterrent only if they are seen; and the flashing light is so dim it's hardly worth the effort. Would not buy again.
These are great sounding, fitting earbuds.....but they are very fragile! I have now gone thru 2 pairs because the wire going into the headphone jack keeps disconnecting and the sounds shorts out in one or both headphones.Very disappointed.
I needed this to connect my headphones to an old stereo system I have that does not have a headphone jack. It works great and does not obscure quality at all
The initial setup with pairing the HC5000 and my Macintosh laptop (via DVI-D cable) had me perplexed for a while. The setup directions in the manual just didn't make sense to me, and perhaps part of it was because I was tired. But once I had the settings correct, all I could say was "Wow." Well, I added plenty of other comments, some that you wouldn't say to youngsters who might come across this post. But the color, contrast, clarity, shadow detail and sharpness was incredible.My initial purchase decision had been the Panasonic PT-AE2000U, but for a grand more, I wanted to make certain that I would pay for what I would be happy with. Suddenly I discovered the HC5000, a 1080p projector at less than 2 grand, and really had a couple weeks of self-arguments. The Panny kept getting rave reviews and was on my final go-to-get gear, but there was the Mitsubishi, an alternative that not many people had considered (heck, I never really considered Mitsubishi either, until finding a forum post about it).Finally, my decision came down to whether I could get that much better image quality in a 12-foot room, which I'd be willing to pay an extra grand for. Mom said it best: whatever you're getting in HD, it's better than the analog image that we've been using since color TVs came into being in the 1960's. Don't get me wrong: I've been working at work with HD for almost 2 years now, and my profession deals with image quality, being a professional photographer for decades. I know when I'm making excuses for images that aren't great. I'm so happy with my choice, plus the fact that in this economy, I spared my account an extra $1,000 in the hole.And the "6ave" store that has the lowest price here? They were top-notch... I tried them after seeing plenty of very positive reviews (no I do not work for them, don't know anyone there, will not get anything back for that recommendation).The picture is better than what I see in movie theaters, when sitting at the 1-1/2 times distance to image size. I actually have my settings on low contrast, low power setting, and cut the brightness a little, without using the auto iris (it disturbs me at any setting to see the image brightness change). Shooting the image onto a Da-Lite brand Model C screen with an image of almost 6 feet wide (not diagonal, but left to right) I've watched movies from 3:10 to Yuma, 300, to the Simpsons, and Ronin, as well as other movies and Japanese anime. The 3:10/Yuma and 300 movies really work between daylight scenes filled with contrast, to night scenes that test the low light capabilities, and the HC5000 rocked. Only in a few moments did I notice some pixelation, but when you add them up to 2-hours watch time, I simply can't deduct pleasure points for that.Add to this, that the unit exhibits barely a whisper of fan noise... my own whispering was louder... it is an incredibly quiet projector. I'm only using the built-in speakers of my MacBook Pro, not even using any stereo to crank up sound to drown out fan noise. I'm even sitting almost directly below the projector, but it seems the ambient noise around the house is louder than the HC5000. What's even more *cool* (pardon the pun): the unit actually cranks up fan sound to cool the bulb only *after* you power it down. I hope all the detail in my review helps the average purchaser make an informed decision. One last thing: There are 2 models, the HC5000BL and HC5000U. That only reflects the color of the unit, whether black or white.
I could believe when i found this radio. i have gone to many stores and they all told me the same answer "they stop making it". i have bought 2 of these on this site cause i love this one. the signal is the best signal i have gotten every where i'm at, city, mountains and desert. easy to use, carry and very small. love it, love it, love it. the only thing bad with this is the battery life, i have to change it every 3 days, but with rechargegable batteries is not a problem.
I have a cutout above my fireplace just big enough for a 50" Samsung DLP. Since the space is extremely tight (just about an inch on each side and top), I decided to get this product to control the satellite receiver which sits behind the TV in this space. The product worked exactly as expected and advertised and now I have a nice clean looking installation with nothing but the TV showing. Setup was a breeze and within 10 minutes I was up and running (most of that time was actually deciding where to put the reciever and lcd response light). You can't find a price cheaper than this, so go ahead and jump on it.
This unit has answered all my problems. From faxing to photo printing it is professional.I highly recommended it.
Works as advertised and easy to program. Great for consolidating multiple remotes into one for use with a home theater system.
The quality of the printer (CANON PIXMA iP 1700) bought Amazon is horrible. On the website the condition of the printer was mentioned as "Good", but is really worst and has hardly worked. I feel cheated and frustrated. I even bought new cartridge considering that the issue might be due to the cartridge, but the printer is not at all working.
recommended as an alternative to telescope, it proved just as beneficial in astrological observation while also working with bird watching and long-distance viewing. you always think you need these until you have them, then they just seem to sit by ready for use...underutilized here.
I got this for my 21 yr. old son for Christmas. He loves it & loves to show everyone how loud the bass is. It's not mini in sound & it's huge in size. Thank goodness I got free shipping from Amazon!
I've never had any major problems with this drive. I use it primarily to store music and so I play my libraries directly from the drive on different laptops. I never have delays when streaming music off, but when initially accessing the drive or hopping around inside folders there is always a slight response delay, hence the 3 stars. I've used other portable external drives with less downtime. The size and rubber edging is great- you can toss it around in a large bag without a second thought.
I think the light is too small, too localized. It is bright, it just dosen't spread out enough to light the whole keyboard.
No problem setting up. Works great. I'm very happy with it.
A well constructed cable that gives you up to 5 additional plug in points. It offers a different connection at each end allowing you to connect to an existing cable or tap the power off a pedal such as the Boss TU-2. It can be used with most effects pedal, I would say all, but I have not tried all of them.ProThe tips are slightly longer than on other cords by about 2 mm.The wire boot anti break design makes it an extra 3 mm longer than other cables. Reduces stress where wire enters boot.ConIt will show about 2 mm of the sleeve when plugged into a Boss pedal.The extra length of the boot and sleeve add 5 mm to total length, a minus for tight pedal boards.There seems to be a slight change in boot design as where my boot meets the metal sleeve is not tapered as in the picture. This does not affect usage.The only reason I give it only 4 stars is because of the extra boot/sleeve length. Since I am trying to fit 10 pedals in a Boss BCB-60 pedal case the extra length gets in the way.
My only complaint with this item is that there is no way to monitor or "set" the volume. The child can make it as loud as he or she wants which could present longterm hearing issues. I used tape to set volume on what I thought a permissable volume for my 5 year old.Other than that - he loves it!
I put this on my home entertainment center that has a Plasma Tv and other high end electronics. Is it needed? Most likely not but it does look nest. I am sure there are much cheaper ways to handle the power than this Powercenter but at the time I thought I was doing the right thing. I was told by a service guy it was a little over kill.
This switch works well enough as an unmanaged edge switch.However, if you go to invoke VPN, you'll find the manual has nothing to say on the subject- the VPN section is actually a (poor) copy of the Port Configuration section. There is NO documentation from Linksys on configuring VPN.After a long round trip with tech support, and many tries getting it to work with two other brands of managed switch, I've come to the conclusion that the VPN features on this switch are broken, and not worth bothering with.
I ordered the logitech microphone and received it within a few days. It was so easy to hook up and the cost was really reasonable. Someone had recommended that I get a logitech microphone for my computer and now I am recommending it to others.
Within six months of purchasing product it had problems. I was unable to down load pictures. HP had lots of attitude because I'd purchased online. Eventually got that problem fixed, then a few months later it stopped working all together.Their products don't hold up and HP's support is terrible.What a waist of money.
You think YOU have it bad?! The 2TB drive has failed and been shipped back to Lacie 5 TIMES now!!!The drive failed the first time within about a week! After that (and I'm soooo stupid for trusting in the drive) it kept failing over and over again.Now I need to review Lemon Laws to see my options!Do NOT under any circumstances buy this product!!!
The Boston XB6 Subwoofer sits just below the companies top offering in this speaker category. MDF covered in a nice vinyl with a metal grill, auto sensing or straight power on, LFE input, variable crossover, removable power cord, volume control easily accesible from front of unit. Nice! The unit provides an FTC rated 200 Watts continuous power and 675 Watts Peak Power. The given frequency response is down to 29Hz +/-3dB. With that in mind, the unit provides deep bass via its' 12" speaker with front porting, and provides exceptional authority to push the low end in high quality AV systems. Keep in mind it won't outperform units at twice its price, but it will round out even high end systems with the boom and thud and rumble that you're looking for. I tested this unit with an upper end Denon receiver and matching Boston Acoustics front towers, as well as BA center and surrounds. After originally purchasing a Velodyne VRP Sub and subsequently having problems with that unit due to impedance issues, I purchased the XB6 to round out a home theater. Although I haven't pushed it to it's limits, I used a medium high volume when making my assessment and found no audible hiccups or distortion. I was expecting it to complain when driven, it didn't. I used Norah Jones - Come Away CD to audition as well as the movie "Twister" for reference material. There's nothing that compares to the sound of tornado blasting through your living room. Now in all fairness, this sub doesn't keep up with my favorite sub, the Sunfire sub, that I'm accustomed to when it comes to extremely low rumble, nor does it hit you in the chest like the Sunfire. I've literally been in fear that my windows were about to shatter when using the Sunfire. However, what the Boston sub does do, it does very well. It provides extension and fullness to my tower speakers and depth with authority to soundtracks and movies that you otherwise would be lacking without a good subwoofer. The difference with and without this unit in the mix is night and day. If you live in a townhome or apartment... yes, your neighbors will be aware you have a hard hitting system. For the price you can get it at now, you would be very very hard pressed to find a better performer. I've tried Velodyne, Cambridge Soundworks, Infinity, Yamaha, Polk Audio, Advent, JBL and Klipsch and this came out a winner in sound quality, and value without compromise. To better this would require twice the money at least. If you can get your hands on one, do it. After a proper set up (READ THE MANUAL) you will be grinning ear to ear. If you're looking to fill up a much larger room, try SVS or HSU subs. But be willing to spend a minimum of twice as much.
I purchased this MFD for a number of reasons. I wanted to replace our old home office copier and fax. They were starting to show their age, lacked more advanced features, were energy inefficient, and were taking up way too much counter space. When the office scanner finally died, I decided to take the plunge with one of these multi-functional dohickies.I read all the reviews I could find, checked all the specs and, despite the couple of dissappointed reviews posted here, decided to try the Canon because it seemed to fit the requirement list--in particular the need for both flatbed and sheet fed capabilities.I wasn't as concerned about being able to fax directly from the computer or being able to use the thing as a printer--that was just gravy that I didn't really expect to work that well.When the Canon arrived, I was aprehensive. How many days would it take me to get the thing set up? Would I really have to send it back because it was defective.I unpacked the machine, read the quick start guide and started unpacking and setting it up. I was sending and receiving faxes as well as making copies about 30 minutes after I opened thebox!I did read the manual in order to set up the fax machine id--the header at the top of the fax that identifies the sender and the fax number from which the fax was sent. The rest of the features were intuitive enough for me to figure out how to do without checking the manual, i.e. the faxing and copying.The color copy with default settings created a very crisp, accurate print. As I former print production manager, I know whereof I speak.After this initial success, I decided to cross my fingures and attemp to load the Canon software on my workstation running Windows 98 (upgrade is pending). Again, I followed the quick start instructions.No crashes, no glitches. Everything installed without so much as an error message. Faxing from my computer is painless and scanning into Photoshop very easy! I even loaded the OCR software. I've had problems with this software conflicting with my system in the past and I have had to uninstall it, but the version provided on the disk doesn't cause that problem. Again, no problems--OCR works like a charm!Maybe because I've been used to older technology, the Canon's features, in particular it's scanning, feels very quick. So far, I have no complaints whatsoever and would highly recommend the F50 to anyone.
I bought this cable so I could listen to my iPod in my truck (1.5 hour work commute). It works great! It's longer than I would have liked but I just keep the excess tied up with a cord tie. Cables like this are $15+ at Target, Walmart, Best Buy, etc., so this was a great deal.
I bought the Netgear Wireless Kit XE02 and WGX102 because my Apple Extreme wifi does not cover all my rooms through the logs of my log home. This kit however was plug and play. I plugged the XE102 into a wall socket and then into the Airport Extreme via ethernet cable and then the WGX102 into any other wall socket and that room became an instant wifi hotspot. Now both my 2 Macs and my PC (with Aria extreme Airport PCI card) easily find the Netgear signal and surfing I go. I am purchasing a second WGX102 extender to add another far off room to the network. Only one glitch. After 5 months my first WGX102 extender went belly-up. Netgear is sending me a replacement under the 1 year hardware warranty for only S&H
Can something be too yellow? I think it was silly of Amazon to ask me to review an ink tan full of ink. Did it work right?. yes, was the price OK? Yes again.
I bought the Texes BA II Plus and found the buttons incredibly frustrating to work with. I borrowed a friends BA II Plus Professional and it is a much finer product. The kind of calculator you can grow old with and one day share stories with over a glass of French brandy (I mean it's a calculator for life). the functionality of the two calculators was the same for my purpose, CFA Lvl 1,2,3. Just $10 more for the professional is totally worth it, I subsequently bought my own BA II Plus Professional and my original plastic BA II Plus is in the bottom of a draw somewhere...I couldn't sell the thing...
Optically, these binoculars are mediocre. Whenever you re-focus you also have to re-adjust the individual-eyepiece focus too. Eye-relief is not good enough to use the binoculars while wearing spectacles, but the focussing does have enough range to use them without wearing glasses, even for someone as short-sighted as me.The camera is useless. It is fixed-focus, which is OK for a simple, low-resolution camera like this. But when the designers put this camera into this housing, with a longer focal-length lens that compact camera usually have, they forgot the infra-red blocking filter. As a result, the picturs come out looking rather odd: foliage appears grey and other colours are muted. And even aside from this, the image quality is not great.It also appears to consume batteries, even when switched off.Reviews on other sites criticise the software that comes with the camera. I have not had any problems with it; possibly other reviewers have not realisd that unlike most cameras this one uses a TWAIN interface to transfer pictures to the PC - that is, the PC will see it as a scanner rather than a removable hard-drive. You do have to manually re-name the images you want to transfer, though.In summary: forget the camera, and use the binoculars only convient way to see who's at your bird-table.
I can't complain about the ink itself, it is typical Canon quality. My main problem is that the tank is so small. It does not last all that long. The cradle is quite large, but the tank only takes up about a 1/3 of it. It would be nice to have a bigger tank like the BC-20 in my old BJC-4200.
I don't know about ye'all, but I'm always running out those USB ports. Of course, having my beloved Shuffle pluged into one, and blocking the other port doesn't help the matter. Whoever it is that manufactured this handy-dandy cable read my mind!!! Thank you!!!!!
Just letting others know that this product is what it says it is and charges my sons DS lite perfectly.
Didn't work in my 1996 Ford Taurus. I had to buy an adapter from a different brand. Not sure if it works, as I couldn't get it to work. Car stereo just spits it out.Solid construction, and the wire is great quality. Not a bad item, just didn't work for me.
We've had this printer at work for several years. It is great for black and white file copies. But printing photos is disappointing 99.9% of the time. If you print on plain paper, they look great. But put in a sheet of photo paper, select the photo paper settings, and you get a mess. On the standard settings the print is waaaay too dark. Or you only get some colors, or you get an odd streak down one section of the picture. Adjust the brightness setting 10 different ways on the computer print window and it still never comes out right. You have to waste 5 sheets of photo paper for every photo that is remotely useable. When we first bought this I scanned a leaf that printed out beautifully lifelike. That was the last thing I remember looking good with this printer. Photos---forget it.
The Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi is a great entry-level digital SLR which improves on its predecessor in many respects. It has higher resolution without compromising noise levels, a wide variety of anti-dust features, a bigger screen which doubles-up for detailed shooting information, the AF system of its bigger brother and fast overall handling.The only thing that's missing is a cheap lens bundle with Image Stabilisation. This will undoubtedly have potential buyers carefully weighing it up!Owners of the original EOS 300D / Digital Rebel who avoided the 350D / XT will find it hard to resist the new 400D / XTi. Upgrading will get them a smaller and lighter body with much faster startup, along with a considerably higher resolution sensor, bigger screen, improved AF and anti-dust capabilities. They're all big step-ups and well worth making the move!!I would recommend this camera for all amateur photographers like me!! :)
I'm using Sony GDM-F400 monitor, and although it is top of the line 19&quot; monitor, I still get eye strain after working for 8 hours in my office. This filter significantly reduced this problem and now neither my eyes, nor my head get a funny feeling after I've been working on a computer for a while. I will highly recommend this filter to anyone.On the side note, if you ever thinking about purchasing an anti- filter, make sure it is anti-radiation and not only anti-glare (anti radiation/anti-glare is the best of both worlds). That's what gives relief to your eyes and saves your health in the long run.
For a basic tripod you can't beat this one for the price. The footprint is rather large so make sure you aren't in a crowded area.
This thing is not easy to use. To scan accurately you have to go so slowly it would be much quicker to type. If you are lucky to get an error free scan then it is nearly impossible to use it with any other software
WoW! That's what I said when I saw them uncrating this TV on the retail floor. I had completed my purchase for a high end 36&quot; tube tv. I went home that evening and called the salesperson to cancel the delivery. I went back to the store the next day and purchased this hot new Sony 43&quot; projection tv. It is far less deep, weighs less, and is even .5&quot; less wide than the 36&quot; t.v. The sound is great. The picture is great, and it even has a pretty wide viewing angle.
I've been a fan of Aiwa since I worked at an electronics store in High School. I'd tell people that Aiwa was pretty much the same as Sony but cheaper. That still holds true -- a co-worker of mine has the exact same headphones with the Sony label and they cost him exactly twice as much. So these are a good value.Unfortunately, they're painful to use. I simply love the idea of having a battery strapped to my head but couldn't they at least put it on the outside of the band? The compartment juts out on the inside, as you can see in the picture. The padding on the ear pieces is also quite thin and doesn't provide much comfort.I won't comment on the audio quality since I haven't had the opportunity to use them on a plane yet. It doesn't cancel out the background noise of my co-workers but it probably would if they started talking at a lower frequency. I'll try to get them to do that.
Fine remote for the product it for which it was designed. Well made and easy to use with quality construction.
it was the the right size and sturdy gets the job done. i noticed it has better connectivity than my other Ethernet cable. So very happy with it.
We went with the 8 gb memory card for our new Canon XSi DSLR and have no regrets. We are able to shoot at the highest quality setting and have enough room on the card to shoot worry free. The writing time is great and we are shooting away to our hearts content.
I'd held off buying a digital camera until now. For me image quality was the most important consideration. Of course price was a consideration too; when I started reviewing all the models I didn't think I'd be buying a Nikon...!I found this camera to be terrific value with amazing specs and functionality. And a big bonus was that this camera will easily fit in your pocket. I'm content to take it around with me all the time.This model provides professional results for a modest outlay. It's very simple and intuitive to use and the options and image manipulation modes are fluid and responsive in operation. It doesn't hang and freeze like some cameras I've used in the past.And for those with a background in serious SLR photography this camera will offer a pleasing array of exposure options. Once you've figured out what all the dials and buttons mean you have a high degree of control. And of course you've got immediate feedback so it's no problem just trying again...Two other bits worth mentioning: it has a viewfinder (these things really come in handy) and the lens opens up to 2.8 - great for low light situations. I haven't tried the movie mode yet. The main issue with this being that there's no audio.(I should also mention, and this has only peripheral relevance to this review, that 3.2 megapixels is more than enough. I find that I never utilize the full resolution. I bought this 3.2MP model over the identically specified Nikon Coolpix 2100 (2MP) because the price was only $40 higher)I got this camera off the "grey market" so I didn't get the usual equipment in the package There were no cables or software, and generic batteries, charger and card reader. In fact the only original equipment was the camera itself. But this is comforting - it means there are absolutely no proprietery parts and you're not at the mercy of peculiar software or connections. I'd snapped a few pictures and was viewing them on my PC within minutes; nothing to install or configure. And you've got three options as far as batteries are concerned, with standard AAs to fall back on, which is also very comforting.Basically what I'm saying is that as long as you've got the camera in your hand you can always take and process pictures. You're not going to be dependent on any special accessories.It is suggested that this camera has a weak flash. So far I've had no problems. Using the special night time mode the pictures are actually wonderfully exposed. I've used SLR cameras for years and I'm amazed at some of the nighttime and indoor exposures - I wouldn't have thought such results were possible outside a studio. And the design puts the flash relatively far from the lens which reduces red eye problems. I was also worried by reports of problems with flashcard compaitibility. I can report that there have been no problems with the cheap 128MB card I purchased.I can also report that I've experienced no problems with battery life. The camera was in my hand for two whole days and I was snapping pictures of everything that caught my eye and flicking through my creations on the LCD montitor and showing them to friends the whole time before the battery ran out. And NiMH are supposed to get better after the first few charges.Finally I'll note that the camera is well built and well designed. It feels sturdy enough and every control seems to be intuitive and positioned in just the right place for my (big and clumsy) fingers.I recommend this camera for its features and image quality, with low price and small size being the clinchers. This camera (or the lower resolution Coolpix 2100) should fit most requirements and budgets. And remember it's a Nikon...
I purchased this receiver just last week and I have been amazed since. For under 300 dollars you get not only Dolby Digital but also DTS surround. Most receivers cost 500 dollars or more if you want both components. Also the 5x100 watt power is more then enough to feel the wind of the helicopter or hear the ping of bullet shells as they hit the ground. If you are shopping for a great receiver for college definately consider this one.
An abosolute dont buy. this tv contains faulty components, and poor quality craftsmanship! Mine had quit working 2 months after i purchased it and i could not return it to the store and it would have cost 271$ shipping 1 way to get it back to the manufacturer for service.
Hi All, I bought this product a month before. The construction is very cheap, and the polarizer is not that much good. In the corners of the image I'm getting a black shade. The glass is also not so clear. Overall rating is bad. Don't go for this product.
I have top end JVC electronics and I figured this DVD player would fit right in and complement the system, but little did I know it would be a great disappointment. It looks terrific, but performance is disappointing. Many brand new DVD's played on the JVC tend to pause, sometimes even stop playing without resuming. I thought it was the DVD's, but then I played them on my PowerBook G3 and they don't pause at all, not even once.Then there's the remote control. Yeech! As other reviewers have commented, the DVD player often doesn't respond to the remote. You have to be right in direct line with the player and not above it at all to get it to respond. I constantly shift the remote around to get the player to respond. I don't have this problem with my other remotes. And guess what? It takes two hands to turn the TV on and off because the DVD remote uses a separate and distant SHIFT button to control the TV power button. This is a relatively new remote and the numbers and letters are already starting to wear off the buttons.Frankly, I wish I hadn't bought the player.
This Simple tech STI-UCF flash reader defintely worth the mula. Instead of hooking your digital camera straight to your computer through a USB cable, instead you just put your flash card into the reader and treat it like any other drive on your computer hard drive. Super easy to setup and then you are ready to copy over your files in a matter of minutes (literally) or sometimes even less.
This is a nice camera but mine broke after 2 weeks of ownership. The lens failed to deploy and the lcd saie error moooc ???????? Target gladly refunded my money.When the camera was working it took good pictures but did have a bit of a focus problem. I foundthat it took the best pictures on night mode with the flash on all the time. The color was good and the camera is verry conveinent to use and cary. It aquires the image fast and recovers quickly.I will get another from target as soon as one arrives.Vince
The Canon waterproof case worked flawlessly. We used it to take pictures while snorkeling, and noticed right away that the controls were just as easy to use with the camera in the case as without it. Worth the $$$ for some great wildlife pictures, that we can share with our friends and show off.
This product is great for individuals that have a difficult time waking up to the usual beeping alarm. Easy to use and impossible to sleep through.
I had a Targus backpack for years and it was by far my favorite backpack. All the pockets where in the right places, it was easy to keep very organized. I decided to get a new one, despite the old one still working fine. This back pack is OK, but I would not buy it again.Pros: BIG. You can store LOTS of stuff in this. Great for carrying your computer with books and food to a long study session. The color/design is pleasing.Cons: There are many cons to the design. The two main areas have a heavy duty handle between them. It's a nice handle, but it flops between the areas so everytime you want to open one of the zippers you have to move the handle. It's ANNOYING. The storage areas are just giant pockets. The area I put all my smaller stuff like calculator, pencils, glasses case, etc all goes in one GIANT pocket that could fit a large text book. So you always have to fish around for everything. The side pocket for a water bottle only holds small bottles. For such a big pack I thought I could fit my large bottle but it will not fit. There is one very small pocket in the front that is too small for most things.All in all this is not a good back pack to get. I waited too long to return it so I'm stuck with it! Oh well.
I absolutely love my Zune. I've had it for a year and a half now. The Zune marketplace is the best. I pay 15 dollars a month for unlimited downloads. I use it everday. Yea this review sounds like a commercial but it's really nice. IPOD KILLER!!
It's been 9 mos and 1000's of pictures since I bought this camera and I have no regrets. Although my wife still uses our 35 mm camera, most of the really good pictures we've taken in the past year (mostly of our kids) have come from my Finepix 2400. When I was shopping for a digicam last February, I compared this camera to the other 2.1 mpixel w/ 3x optical zoom offerings from Olympus (more money, no usb), Canon (digital elph...smaller, but more money, only 2x zoom, and proprietary battery), and Nikon (not as well reviewed as the others). The best features for the price fell out w/ the Finepix 2400. The only features it is missing a video out to TV and movie mode. I didn't think I'd ever really use these features so this was something I didn't mind missing out on.Advantages: 3x optical zoom. Price is great. Most important: picture quality is superb. I take all my shots at the best resolution and highest quality. The 64mb card I added holds around 80 pics and I rarely fill it (thats like 3 or 4 rolls of film.) If I was going away, I'd probably step down a level in resolution or quality to fit more. I print on a regular two year old hp printer on photo paper and the results are amazing. Unless you specifically look from a few inches away, you'd never know the pics are from a digicam. Downloading to computer is a snap w/ the usb adapter. Just plug in the camera and it appears as a drive so you can do whatever you want. The included software has run fine on two computers, one w/ Win 98 and the other with WinME. Battery time is superb with NiMH batteries. I had heard all sorts of horror stories about digicams and battery life, but they last fine (I use the LCD about half the time). If I go out with fresh batteries they've never run out on me.Downsides: Included photo viewer software is only fair and it took me a couple times to install correctly (note this was the photo viewing software, not the drivers...the drivers installed fine). Don't get me wrong, the software does the basics fine, it just isnt the greatest. On the plus side, Adobe Photodeluxe is included, and this is a terrific program. Low light performance is not great, but this is likely with any camera of this type. Startup and lag time between photos is also a little slow, but my understanding is this is also standard for digital cameras. Finally, the lag from shutter press to capture does take some getting used to. Partially pressing the shutter button to &quot;ready&quot; the image helps, but you don't get the near instant response you do from a conventional 35mm camera. The zoom will also not work for a couple seconds when the camera is writing a picture to the card.Summary- There are lots of 2.1 megapixel digital cameras out there. The combination of great picture quality, all the features I wanted, and a price below the rest of the other cameras in it's class made this a great choice that has held up over time. I would buy this camera again. The only things it is missing are a movie mode (gimmicky and useless in my opinion) and a tv out jack.
I have Windows XP as my operating system, and tried to install the Itouch software by using the included Cd rom. I got a message from my laptop stating that the disc was &quot;not compatible with my system&quot;, and figured that this product was not XP ready, and was going to return the product to Amazon. There is an insert included with the instructions that says XP users need to go to the logitech website and download the XP-compatible version of the itouch software, which I did. and it worked! I was very pleased after that. I wanted the options of being able to use the Cordless Optical Freedom mouse and keyboard as well as my laptop's own built-in mouse and keyboard, and had to reconfigure the drivers so all four devices would work. After I did that, I was able to use both keyboards and both mice interchangably. I'm no techie, so reconfiguring was a bit aggravating, but now that I 've done it, it's great!
I bought my first 3800 a couple years ago and love it. I wanted the space above the door so my truck could be put up all the way on my lift. The previous opener was a point of contact if I had a tall vechicle on the lift. Having 10 foot doors require special extentions on the old opener, not required with the 3800. The light fixture uses two light bulbs and because they are not mounted on an opener they don't blow bulbs constantly, or at all in the 2 years I've had the first opener. The 3800 has been failure free.
I commenced lens shopping again after my wife expressed a renewed interest in photography. She takes better pictures than me so maybe I should have pretended not to hear! That said I went ahead and bought theNikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens for Nikon 35mm and Digital SLR Camerasand we are both very happy with it.At the time we were running aNikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)with either theNikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lensor theNikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens For Nikon Digital SLR Camerasattached. Both were too heavy and too conspicuous for my wife. Back in the days of film she cut her teeth on a Pentax K1000 with a nifty 50mm f1.4. She wanted to get back to that "normal" field of view; all in a simple, portable package. If reasonably close focusing was part of the mix all the better. For my part, I wanted a lens casting a full frame image circle so that future upgrades to FX wouldn't leave our new lens stranded.Here are some observations:The AF motor is fast and quiet. I've had other AF lenses that were noisy and slow. This one is not. The AF is functionally as quiet and quick as the AF-S on my 2.8 zooms. I was worried about that before purchasing. Geeks with stopwatches may beg to differ but I believe it to be a non-issue.During auto-focus the rubber focus ring spins. If you have your fingers on the focus ring you will prevent the ring from spinning and the focus won't change. I suppose if you jammed up the focusing hundreds of times you might possibly damage the camera's autofocus motor. The available surface behind the focus ring is limited. Those with big hands or who are wearing gloves/mittens may find it hard to keep clear of the focus ring. I've learned to shift my grip with this lens so my left hand is mostly holding the underside of the camera body.This lens is not internal focusing. The length of the barrel is shortest at infinity and grows by about a centimeter at closest focusing. The front element doesn't spin so you can use directional filters. Lastly, there is a distance scale with a depth of field calculator for those who would use it.Close focusing is good enough for my wife to showcase the textures, stitch-work and fibers employed in her knitting projects. It isn't at a macro level by any means but does provide a nice view for the myopically inclined.Image quality is great. Sharpness is excellent when shutter, ISO and depth of field are managed. Color and contrast are proportional to the scene being photographed. If I photograph a photogenic subject under good lighting conditions, this lens delivers the entire "wow!" that the subject deserves.
Hi !When I unpack the picture frame I noticed that inside digital screen was loose, not fastened to frame. I open back cover and I sow loose screws, loose not holding brackets, metal frame holding digital screen bend and damaged everywhere. I was shocked.After egzamination I concluded that screws was loose fastened and from China to USA and to Canada they went out of mounting threads.I noticed also the inside thinn plastic frame was brocken.Also the main big frame have gags in every corner ( poor lousy mittering job ).This was one big mess. I'm realy disapointed with clumsy quality such expensive products. I think there is no quality control at all.Becouse I'm from Canada and Amazon won't ship here, I bought the frame and asked my friend a favour to bring it to Canada after his visit in USA.So now to claim warranty it would be to much problems.I think you will get more reviews like this.I only hope I can fix it somehow.RegardsWaldemarP.S. Sorry for my bad writing.
I bought this hoping to use it as a case for one of my 3 zoom lenses. It ended up being the perfect fit for my Tamron 18-270mm (Canon) lens. The lens case is well made with decent cushion, though I doubt it would be enough to take a very hard fall. Zipper opens smoothly for quickly taking out the lens.
awesome product does what it is supposed to, but it takes alot of effort. most reviewers that give it low ratings just don't take the time to remove the scratches. ex. it took almost 3 hrs(not all at once) to completely remove a deep scratch out of my phone but it did come out
(I've edited it from original to give a better view now that I've had it a while)My first Ipaq was a 3600. Considering the fact it went through the battery so fast it ended up just wasting shelf space. I eventually lost interest in it and got tired of having to rebackup my lost info when the battery died if I didn't recharge it quick enough.My second was a 3955. The thing became indispensable to me. Unfortunately it started getting overloaded by all I wanted it to do at once. Doubly unfortunately HP didn't seem to think people might want a faster processor or at least more memory when they upgraded (on top of that the screens got smaller while I was kinda wishing I could view more on my screen. I honestly think Ipaqs overall got worse after the 3955 but before the 4705. They had some improvements but nothing that was important enough to upgrade to and to deal with a smaller screen).The 4705 is the first true upgrade since the 3955. They still for some reason think people dont' want more RAM but honestly with the fast new processor, the PDA doesn't seem to suffer cause of it.Improvements/Benefits:1. Speed, Speed, Speed. I do think it suffers a little from lack of RAM. Speed makes up for it but I have at times overloaded it and wished it had more RAM. It can still run the program that lagged the old PDA down quickly and run other programs on top of that program. It may not have more RAM but the speed seems to help it a lot. I know despite the small RAM it still is way better than my old machine and it usually can handle many programs running because of the fast processor.2. Display - Gorgeous display. I'm so spoiled by it. Cannot emphasize how nice it is. I cannot go back to non-VGA PDA displays after having this PDA... they just look so grainy now to me. On top of that, it is a large display, largest of any PDA I have yet to see ever (4.0". My previous one had a 3.7" and then they started putting 3.5" on most). And yet the 4705 is smaller than my previous PDA despite the bigger screen.3. Size. I consider it pretty small for the fact it gives you such a nice large screen. As said, smaller than my previous PDA that had a smaller screen. It fits nicely in my purse and my purse feels roomier (it is a smallish purse and everything has to be arranged right to fit). Not great for putting in a pocket (better than my old PDA), but I bet they will make holsters for it if they havent' already (they did for my previous one). I personally would prefer it as is now than if they tried to make it even smaller and put in a smaller screen. Give me my large screen... 3.5" is too small and 3.7" is adequate at best.4. Removable battery. Old news by now but those upgrading from the 3955 will be happy :).5. Trackpad (only in mouse mode). I thought I'd hate this. I complained bitterly when I heard they were going to do this (I had been waiting for a suitable upgrade to my 3955 so was following news closely). I knew it wouldn't work well in button mode as real buttons and thought I had no use for mouse mode. I was half right. Button mode sux. But mouse mode is so useful it more than makes up for pretty much not having a four way button (it's useless in button mode). Of course I never really sued the four way button in my previous PDA, but that's cause inevitabley I'd have to bring out the stylus anyway (there was always something the buttons would not do). Mouse mode makes it so you don't need the stylus if you want to do something without bothering to remove it. It's still faster to use the stylus ultimately but useful to be able to use it without.6. Recessed buttons. I like them because it means my PDA doesn't accidently get turned on by an accidental button press. Some people say they're hard to find. I haven't found that to be an issue honestly. The power button is nice for the same reason, it's harder to accidently turn it on. For something that will be put in purses/briefcases/pockets, that is a very good design feature.7. Looks. I like the looks. Of course this is very much a personal preference thing, but I think it looks sleek/powerful/useful, and not silly/stupid like most other PDAs (I went with the Jornada before the Ipaq and switched because the screen was unviewable in daylight. But i went with it cause the Ipaq looked stupid to me). Also, I like the symetry they put in it even when horizontal. It makes it much better for viewing my converted DVD movies/shows on. It would be distracting on a non sysmetrical viewing screen. And also better for using it horizontally vs. vertically. I think it was a thoughtful design feature.Cons/things they didn't improve that should have been:1. RAM!!!!!! I could go on a long rant why I can't believe they decided to increase flash rom rather than RAM (you can increase flash with SD cards and Compact Flash, RAM is not easily increased if increasable at all). You can get an upgrade to RAM from a seperate company if you want to spend 200 dollars and void your warranty. Honestly, HP really should have increased the RAM on this thing. It's an awesome machine but the limited RAM hampers what could be a perfect PDA in my opinion (every other complaint is just small things for me that don't bother me so much).2. Tends to crash easily though I'm not sure that is not more a function of what I install on it. I find it's easy to figure out what is crashing it and avoid it (it comes with Worldmate and if I'm not using Beta Player to play movies, 90% or more of the time it's Worldmate messing the PDA up. Doesn't crash it usually but messes the today screen up so you have to reset. I've gotten used to it and know what to do to keep it from crashing a lot so it's not that big an issue anymore. But Worldmate is a finicky program so I'll warn you that before you install it)3. Screen cover. Great idea, bad implementation. Sadly, it's just one small thing that could have just as well been done differently. They designed it so the cover was removed by pressing up on the hinge. Well, guess what? Right underneath the cover hinge makes a great place for grasping the PDA... or at elast it feels that way. You'll find yourself instinctively going for that area to hold the PDA and then pop, off comes the cover and you almost drop the thing. This easily could have been avoided by making the cover come off by pressing down on the hinge rather than up. And it would have created a good grasping place for the PDA (as is you have to remind yourself not to grab there). Minor issue I've gotten used to and don't have the problem anymore. still woulda been nice for the design to be pressing down on hinge.5. Not the ipaq's fault, but Microsoft's laziness in not programming close buttons in a lot of programs. All I got to ask is, what is up with that? I know it can be done cause many non MS programs have close buttons. it's such an endemic problem other software companies have made programs that allow you to close those programs that dont' come with a close option.6.Trackpad in button mode: Completely useless. Mouse mode more than make up for it though.All in all, worth every penny. I have a few complaints but only one that annoys me that much (not increasing RAM). I absolutely love mine and do not miss my old one one bit and they have yet to release one that makes me wish I waited for it. I think this one will make me happy for another two years (I love gadgets, I'm sure to eventually start wanting something newer and better for it is in my nature).
Got this as my first enrty into the world of GPS. My main reason for choosing it was, it was cheap and I could upload maps to it. I plan to use it on a upcoming dirt bike trip. I purchased some maps from a website that creates maps of the dirt bike trails in Michigan (vvmapping). Was able to upload the maps and routes into the eTrex without issue.I loaded the purchased maps to my laptop, created custom routes we want to take on the maps using the Mapsource software included with the eTrex. Then uploaded the routes to the GPS. Did it all without looking for too much help.You should know, as I did from reading reviews, that the unit comes with very basic maps installed. Only major street and highways. You have to buy maps to get better detail. I only plain to use this unit on the trails so that is not a problem for me.The display is small but still readable. Navigation is ok considering it's only got a few buttons.I do understand previous complaints about the screen backilighting not remembering where you were. You have to brighten the screen everytime you go back to the unit.I also purchased a handle bar mount which so far is working out as expected.I think I will continue to use my iPhone Maps for GPS in the car, as it has good detail, easy to use and free.But I really needed something for "off the map" trails. So far I am pleased. Will let you know when we get back from the trip if it failed me in anyway. But from what I can see it will do exactly what I expected.
This is one of the easiest portable speakers I have come across. The fact that you have a rechargable battery is an incredible feature. When hooking up my Ipod, past speakers sytems used up batteries by the pack. Great for trips, beaches and even golf outings as it fits well on a golf cart.
Love it ! I am a picture taker not a photographer and find this easy to use and takes nice pictures.
After a couple years I finally replaced the Magenta and Yellow cartridges. I replaced the cyan and black a couple months ago. I have never had a problem with this printer and for my purposes the color/text is great. I have used it for a variety of items (cards, envelopes and paper) and it has always performed well. Looking at the other reviews I wonder if there is an overall quality issue with Samsung (I guess I got lucky if there is) or a user problem issue. I went from a laser brother black printer (which gave out on me after a year) and jumping up to the Samsung laser color 300 printer has been great. I have an Epson 2400 for fine prints and a Epson 200 to print disc covers but I use the Samsung mostly for daily printing needs---web pages, pdf files, excel etc...and it is a great little printer---especially for the price...it is the easiest printer to replace cartridges for and while it will cost $100 to replace them all it is well worth it since they last almost two years with normal use (70-100 sheets a week)
I shoot professionally; have for over 35 years. Digital has been my platform of choice since 1998, but it really didn't come into it's own, until during the 2003-2004 season.I've shot a lot of different digital cameras; both P-N-S and DSLR; and several digital back units on medium and large format devices. So, when I say this little camera amazed me, that's no small statement.I was quite honestly... blown away!I'll state upfront these things I do NOT like about the camera:1) BATTERY LIFE is ABYSMAL ... when a digital camera offers the ability to record over 500, 7.2MP images or 1h30min+ of MPEG4 video + audio, the consumer should expect a battery to match this capacity; and this is with only 1GB SD card. How much more frustrating would this be with a 2GB or 4GB card? A lot!2) AUDIO DISRUPT on ZOOM in VIDEO MODE ... this is disturbing and aggravating. It should not be a problem, but it is.3) NO RAW FORMAT ... why the people at Samsung did not provide this camera with RAW shooting capability is a mystery to me. If it did, I would be shooting this camera at least 40% of the time over my DSLR's. I shoot 100% of my images - on the DSLR's - in RAW. I would shoot more w/ the Samsung if it were capable of shooting in RAW.That's it. Yes. That's it.The Samsung NV7 is not going to win the 'eyecatcher' camera award. It's not 'cute'. And the lens does not retract into the body providing the slick, credit card in the pocket fit most of today's budding digital consumers have been led to believe is good. It may look nice, but not if you're looking for quality photography.The glass lens - yes, real glass - used is a very high quality lens. This is a full 90% of the quality of any image: digital or analog. So, if I can have glass over plastic - I take glass. It's heavier and bulkier, true. But the images are also worth the effort in capturing them.I initially recommended this camera to my son. He purchased one and gave it a glowing report. Within a week we were vacationing together and I had opportunity to 'test drive it'; and I did. I was even more impressed. I ordered one for myself that evening. Within 3 days I was in full experimentation mode. I recorded over 1000 images, in nearly every conceivable condition: bright beach light to pitch black. Outside, inside, action, still. Static and dynamic backgrounds and subjects. In the full range of focus options, ISO and camera settings.I was most impressed with it's ability to capture crisp images in low-light, hand-held conditions. Even when the subjects (little kids and animals!) were less than static! With a full range of WB, Fstop, Shutter, Focus and ISO ... many of these even in the auto-modes! ... capturing quality images was not difficult at all! And being able to read, clearly!, the large 2.5" (6.35cm) LCD screen was real joy; especially if you're like me and need a 'skosh more size' in reading the data!Because it does not allow interchangeable lens use, I will not be going to this camera all the time. But I have found a very useful niche for it. With this one camera + a digital audio recorder, I can record an hour long interview, post produce and have it online in less than 20 minutes. All from a tool chest that cost less than $500! And I can still get publication grade JPEG stills, too.I've read the other comments mentioning the image noise and the motor noise. Well, I've seen as much image noise in cameras costing 10X this one and as for motor noise.. those cameras (from 4 different manufacturers, BTW) make this camera's 'motor noise' sound like a gnat squeak! So, it's not really an issue. In all the variations in which I captured images in those 1000 shots, there would have been plenty of opportunity to see and hear - key word here - UNACCEPTABLE ... noise.When you shoot at 400 ISO there is noise; that is to be expected. When you shoot with a camera that weighs in at less than 6 oz., it won't have the 'stability' of a larger camera. But most of them don't have image stabilization either. I did not find any unexpected or more than usual - or again - key word here - UNACCEPTABLE ... problems.I would recommend this camera for anyone serious about taking excellent photos. I will also say, it's a very good teaching tool for anyone wanting to learn to take professional photos. If this camera recorded in RAW file format, I'd recommend it as a professional camera. However, in the hands of an experienced photographer, this camera will do a very fine job of fulfilling professional needs within its boundaries.I do not list the CCD sensor as a problem, for the CCD is superior in quality capture to the CMOS sensor; when capturing static to limited dynamics subjects: still life, scenics, limited motion. But the CCD will not capture action shots as well as the CMOS sensor.A common problem that plagues many in the 'family fun shots' category; missed batting swings, balls hit or caught, kicks made or passes caught, hoops made or great plays, facial expressions ... you name the action wanted in photographs ... that is simply missed by most photographers using the Point-N-Shoot CCD sensor cameras. The Samsung NV7 is a CCD, Point-N-Shoot camera. It has this weakness. But, knowing this and with a bit of practice, many of those lost images can be captured; and captured very well.So, for $160 this is more camera than anyone on earth could have had 3 years ago ... at any price! This only serves to excite me about what we will have in the next 5 years. And I already know a lot of what is coming!Enjoy. This camera is not only good, It's fun, too! At this price ... it's a LOT OF FUN!!Samsung NV7 7.2MP Digital Camera with 7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
this is a simple little gadget, it does every thing it promises. but it has a bit of hum, which can get quite irritating. if you're serious about computer recording, you should save money and just buy an ADA converter, it will give a much cleaner signal.
This TV monitor has very good rich color and handles Hi-Def very well. It was very well packaged and shipped promptly and delivered on time. The depth of color gives it a 3-d effect. It works well in all phases of the industry.
This lens is a great value for the $. The 50mm 1.4 afs will get you another half stop if you need it but has more distortion and the price is sky high. The AFS would be nice but this lens seems to focus fast enough for everyday use. Check out Ken Rockwell's review at www.kenrockwell.com.
why pay over $100.00 for similar 'metallic' looking briefcases? when you can have one that looks over $100.00 but only you'll know what it really cost!! * * * I have two myself &amp; use them all the time.
I &lt;3 these.Overall: These headphones are great. I love the way they snuggle in your ear and block out the sound while playing good quality sound.Sound: I'm no music expert, so I cannot really comment with credibility the quality of the sound. However, if you're just a normal person looking for good sound, these headphones are more than satisfying.Fit: These headphones are a perfect fit for me! They go into your ear deep enough to block out sound but not deep enough to smash your eardrums and get covered in earwax.Price: For 5 bucks, you cannot find any better.Durability: The first pair of head phones I received lasted over a year. The next one lasted a few months. I just bought another pair and so far, they're great. It really depends on how you take care of your head phones. I've been using my iPod Touch like crazy lately, so I really wore out the last ones.Recommended: Very much so. Get these headphones--you won't regret it.
First, it works flawlessly at the local network level.Second,I use LogMein & Hamachi to schedule routine transfers of the .wmv files to the computer wherever I'm located.Thirdly, for a very small fraction of the cost of a commercial security system I know exactly what anyone is doing or not doing in my other locations while I'm absent.And for only several thousand dollars more you can get what some of the other reviewers think they should get for a few hundred bucks.
I bought this camera about 18 months ago from Amazon. It never give me a clear picture.
Cable does all that is needed without the outlandish price of other cables.No problems at all.Would buy another!Very Good For the Money
I used a Uniden radar detector for nearly two decades. When it played out, I looked for a utilitarian replacement at a fair price. I bought two of these V955s, one for my car and one for my wife's car. While the default settings were very obtrusive, loud both in audio and LED display, after some setting adjustments, they now are as much a part of my instrument array as is my speedometer. I like that the audio auto-diminishes after the first alert. I can glance at the visual display to see the radar signal strength; I do not need a blaring noise to remind me that I am being scanned. Still, these detectors have a wide array of settings, so they should serve everyone's taste. They also alert me to every speed trap with very few false positives.
This mouse is amazing. Most complaints with wireless mice are about the batteries, or about lag, but with the G7, neither is a problem. The hot-swappable batteries take less than 5 seconds to switch, there is no lag, the on-the-fly DPI switch is very useful for gaming and the tilt wheel is great for internet browsing. I can't stand corded mice so this is a perfect mouse for me. I love the Logitech comfort grip and my only complaint is the non-rubberized grip which has been added in newer versions. It gets dirty but the dirt is easily wiped off. The G7 is a great mouse for gamers, but a little expensive for anyone not interested in gaming.
Its a simple case no frills and I have had not one problem with it. Its a Cooler Master so you come to expect quality.
My rating is based on the fact that I have been using a Cannon S900 printer for over 4 years. During this time I have used a variety of after market ink cartridges as well as self fill cartridges for printing photos or documents. None of these provided the print quality as the Canon. As such, I only buy Canon ink cartridge (6 for my printer).
This looks awsome, I mean I don't have it, but I've heard it is because you plug it into you're Game Cube on the bottom then, you can play GAME BOY ADVANCED GAMES on it! I have these game boy games:Hamtaro Ham-Ham Heartbreak, Hamtaro Ham-Hams Unite, Hamtaro Ham-Ham Games, Pok'emon Ruby and pok'emon Sapphire. Well.... to tell you the truth i'm a girl, but on another site, it says that a lot of girls like pok'emon. Even my friends like pok'emon. It's probably because of Plusle, Minin, Skitty and Marill. Well they are cute but, mostly boys like it. I have more than 400 cards of them!! O.K. let's not get tooooo carried away, I mean I relly like the show, but let's get back on track O.K.? O.K. It plugs into the T.V. (I have adelphia on mine) and you use the Game Cube controller to move you're character around. I wish I had one and I wish THEY had one for sale. This is why I gave it a 5 star rateing. I think it's the best!
I've had this camera a year and a half. I got it right after it came on the market and at that time the reviews were all good. I was really pleased with it except for the way it eats batteries. In cold weather I can only get two photos on recharged batteries, and where I live it is cold much of the year. I liked the small size and The picture quality was really great. Everyone admired the photos I took with this camera. But the on-off control has broken and fallen off. And no wonder; the fault was with a very cheesy thin plastic part that broke because it couldn't take the wear and tear of being turned on and off. For what it cost, I should have had much more use from it. The other downsides to this camera were that I had to buy as extras all the cords, transformer, case, memory cards and other accessories needed to make it functional. Nothing came with it except a small 8mb memory card. Now I'm stuck with a couple hundred dollars worth of accessories that are all useless with another camera. If I had it to do over again, I would not buy this camera.
this is the 2nd Creative mp3 player I purchased and when it's time to buy a new one it'll be another Creative product. In my experience Creative's mp3 players are just as good if not better then the ipod. And as an added bonus I don't have the same mp3 player as everyone else (and they're uncle's dog!) Some people will tell you that the Apple interface is so much better then anybody else's, but in reality Apple had to pay Creative several million in a lawsuit because Apple stole Creative's file system! The interface is smooth and easy to understand and navigate.SQ is great as well. I encode all my mp3s with EAC and LAME at 320kb/s. I also use a headphone amp, but anyone who hears my setup claims that it is among the best they've heard.One of the great features about the Zen Micro and Zen Micro Photo is the size. They are perfectly suited to be encased in a mint tin (think Altoids or Penguin Mints) All you need to do is cut out one end for the headphone jack and on/off switch and line the inside with a soft material like felt. You've got a case for cheap that looks cool and will protect your mp3 player better then anything on the market.
I have to agree with J. Pauley's review. I've owned this camera for about six months and taken it on several long trips already. The pictures I've taken have been stunning regardless of lighting, and I couldn't be happier. I'd buy this Samsung again without reservation. 8MP for this price--with great quality photos--can't be beat!
This is a good set for those looking for a regular keyboard or mouse, but those who are looking for a tool for playing games might want to look for a cordless optical mouse. Also it is recomended to buy the ergonomic keyboards for those who spend lots of time on the computer typing.
Cord works great. Sometimes have to play with it, such as spinning it while in outlet at the beginning but that's how any cord has worked that I have bought for my car to play my Ipod. Once I adjust cord in the outlet there is not any more sound issues and no static. I have only had this cord for 2 weeks, but so far deffinately worth the five bucks.
I purchased these headphones for my iPhone mainly because it had the microphone and the answer-call button similar to the Apple headphones. These headphones are comfortable and have good sound for an economical price. I am giving it only 4 stars because the first set a received had a faulty answer-call button. Amazon quickly sent me a replacement pair and the new pair has worked great! I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a economical set of headphones that are more comfortable then the ones that came with the phone. The lanyard style is also nice to use when working out.
This is a great drive. To get its full potential use the firewire 800 if possible. My only complaint is that it uses 35gb of space formatted ( mac osx extended ). Quit pondering on which brand to buy. Once you have it your questions will be answered...Also you wont find this drive anywhere cheaper than amazon. Free shipping no taxes...and a high quality drive...what more could you want. Right now this drive is selling for $226.00...I paid $276.00 for mine at amazon. tempted to buy another and daisy chain them.
I bought this for a laptop that I don't own yet. You can store all kinds of small electronic gadgets in here. It's well made, it looks nice and will do the job. Your laptop could survive damage with this case for sure! I believe what I really need is one of those slim neoprene laptop sleeves for just around the house for everyday protection. Still all around nice.
I got this as a gift and am very happy with it! I use it everyday and it prints clearly and quickly. The scanner, copier and photo printer work extremely well. I would definately recommend to anyone looking for a high end printer.
I installed openwrt on this router and I am using it as a router/firewall with iptables on it. I use multiple VLANs on my home network.This router replaced a linux computer and my previous wireless router and does that at 15 Watts power, and no moving parts.I really appreciate that linksys has supported the open source community with this device. Perhaps they'll do 802.11n + GigE soon.
Nice Aluminum case with rubber inserts to hold card. I am a bit warry of the flexible plastic hinge.
This is fine film if you are doing color photography. It wasn't the best quality, nor the best price, but hardly poor in either respect.
It is nice to have extended life on the battery but the size is way too large. It creates a problem when travelling.
My home desktop has top "ergo" feel (big screen/good keyboard/mouse). When the necessity arises that I have to work from home via work laptop, I'd rather not use the laptop's cramped screen/keyboard. I want the same ergo feel... hence the search for a cool affordable KVM begins...My search lands here. Kudos on PS/2 support for console (I have a 2 yr old desktop and want to re-use equipment) while using USB for desktop/laptop connection. Kudos on low desktop clutter. Daily hassle factor when hooking up a laptop is low (I dont having a docking station). Switch audio speakers was a pleasant bonus. Best of all, it's a mere $12 (after rebate) while re-using all of my equipment. This is probably... one of the best low priced practical gear that I've ever bought.
I recently purchased the Olympus 3030 two weeks ago and have been very happy with it. The picture quality is awesome and it is easy to just point and shoot right out of the box. The quicktime movies are an added bonus. My friends &amp; co-workers were very impressed with the picture quality and also with the movie clips I had taken. Also the battery life seems to be very good and I am using the Olympus B-40SU Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. I also purchased the Viking 128MB Smart Media card which is working great.The only complaints that I have are that it doesn't come with a AC adapter and that you have to remember to remove the lens cap before you turn it on. I consider these to be small issues and am otherwise very pleased with this device.
I didn't mean to but ended up spending a lot of money trying to find the best earphones for my iPod. I relied heavily on the Amazon reviews and here's what I found.First I tried the Etymotic ER-4P Portable In-Ear Earphones. Great reviews and a great price from Amazon. Delivery was very fast as usuaul. They had amazing sound but like many other reviews I found them lacking in bass no matter what I tried. I even purchased a Boostaroo portable headphone audio amplifier (a really great product by the way) to try and help boost the bass. Did a great job with the volume but still no better bass. The other thing that bothered me was I had to put them so far into my ear to achieve the best performance. Finally, I just didn't like how they looked in or out of my ears. After just a few days I returned them and orded the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones.In the meantime, I purchased the Shure E4 (not the 4c) from a local guitar store. They were a lot a lot more expensive and given all the positive press, I was expecting to be wowed. Again, great sound and this time the bass was much better than in the Etymotic ER-4P. Loved how they looked and they were very comfortable. I had no complaints except I felt they were expensive but did deliver great sound. Then the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones arrived from Amazon. I almost sent them back without even trying them simply because I was so happy with the Shure E4. But, I couldn't resist giving them a try out of curiosity.The Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones simply blew the Shure E4s away and I found the "wow" I was looking for. All the high and mid range was there in amazing definition but it is the bass that really sets them apart. They're comfortable and easy to listen too for long periods of time. These things are totally amazing, especially for the money. So amazing that I'm hearing elements in my some of my favorite music that I've not heard before. In fact, I'm listening to music I've never listened to before just for the sound quality.I was lucky in that the local store let me exchange the Shure E4s (I now have new guitar)and I'm very happy with my UE earphones. Try not to waste your time and money looking for a better product like I did.
i just was looking for a case and i found this. yes it is a very good deal and everything comes brand new in the box. u need this to take care of your camera
I was able to set up this router *very* easily, virtually automatically and instantaneously, and have since been able to use multiple computers via my single broadband IP address at once without my usual deal of unplugging cables, releasing and renewing IP addresses, etc. The built-in Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall is great--though I previously received repeated warnings via Norton Internet Security about port scans, etc., I don't recall having a single one since this was installed.Given the relatively low price, the lessened hassle for connecting multiple computers is wonderful, though I primarily purchased the BEFSR41 for the increased firewall security, which has been enough of a benefit in and of itself to more than justify the investment. On the potential downside, I've simply heard elsewhere of people being moderately confused if they desire to adjust security settings for internet gaming, video conferencing, etc. (though I know this is possible). Admittedly, I also haven't experimented yet with transfers between computers and whether or not using the Linksys for such is much of a hassle.One of the most worthwhile investments I can recall having made in recent years, I give the BEFSR41 from Linksys a full and thorough recommendation. Only potential lingering doubts have to do with whether or not I should have purchased a model with wireless capability for potential future expansion, but I don't think I could be happier for my current ongoing needs/wants. Outstanding product, and Amazon had the best price(s) I could find. If you don't mind internet searching for how to handle more advanced uses you might have (like the gaming and file transfers between computers), I think you'll find this one of the best tech investments you can come across. Kudos to Amazon, too, for such a great price and immediate shipping.
Great camera!You get a really good camera for that price!...Thats why I bought it ..lol
The "pivot clamp" does not close once inserted into my new 2010 Apple MacBook Pro laptop. So it is worthless at this time for newer Apple laptops. Works fine on my older 2006 MacBook Pro, needs update. Have emailed Belkin tech support, no response yet.
Lost all of his shows, which he waited to watch so we could watch them together. Like 6 episodes of Boston Public, gone forever. I have a replay TV 4504 40 hour I bought with lifetime activation for $350 - 10% techbargains.com discount. Replaced 40 gig with 250 gig HD for $150.You can send shows from replay TV to computer using a special program. Your friends can download your shows from the internet. Keep in mind tho, I made a concious decision to go with STANDARD CABLE (the kind that your regular TV can change the channels on). It's the cheapest way to get Fox Sports West to watch the Lakers. So if you go satellite, get DirecTivo, I think it does not convert to analog before recording to hard drive, so much better quality/memory performance. If you go Dish, get the Dish DVR, but you have to get at least the $34 package to get the DVR service for $5/month (cheaper packages raise service fee to like $12!).If you want to watch recorded shows on your laptop on the road or just in the bathroom (hehe), get the Replay TV. If you have the bandwidth (2 mbit for standard quality) you can watch the show as it streams to your laptop. This is using free 3rd party software, of course :P
I don't know why the first reviewer is complaining. This mp3 player is really really good.Has so many features that are easy to use.Plays mp3/wma files. Has FM radio, which you can record off of.Can record voice memos.Loaded with tons of features.It is so light, and perfect in size.Headphones are ok, sound quality is really good in mp3 mode.Overall, this is a neat gadget.
I had lost the original cable to my camera for transferring the pictures from the card to a pc. I checked around and bought this product. Plugged it into my Mac and it worked perfectly the first time. Pretty good for the price.
It's nice to have 4GB in your camera, but when I try to read it on my PC I have some problems, it's seems not to be 100% compatible.
We use plenty of AV cables at our video studio. We have had these for about two years and they hold up well. We plug them in and out of AV components. They are thick enough to carry a clean signal, but not so thick as some that, with repeated use, could loosen the connectors on equipment circuit boards.I like the blue color, but I would like to know for sure that it is not toxic.
I wish I had read more reviews for this radio. If you want something that lasts, this isn't it. It worked fine for the first 4 years and then it worked some days and not others and then it completely died.
This camera is really easy to use. It takes clear pictures with great detail when seen on the screen. It is not heavy and it has a perfect size to travel with. The software is great and easy to use too. The only problem is that when you print the pictures all the quality is gone. So this is a great camera but not if you primary use of it is to print the photos.
I used to carry a mp3 based CD player with just 700mb of space on each CD and I didnt like the idea of creating more than one CD and changing between them all the time. I was looking for a portable hard drive based mp3 player with substantial storage space. I was firts enamoured by the looks of the Apple Ipod but after some extensive research, I found out that Ipod was all about design and sleekness and nothing else. Then I chanced on Zen sleek photo and it had good reviews and good features.Well I am happy to say that I have made the right choice. I got this player last evening from Walmart and I have installed it and loaded all of my songs into it (I have about 2.5gb of songs and abt 500mb of photos). The player is working like a dream right now. Great sound quality, the photos look good on the player (though not as good as when looked on a PC but fine for a player like this). The navigation takes some time getting used to, but I have got used to it within an hour of using the player (may be its due to my speed). I love the way you can sync ur files to and from the player. I can now use it as a portable storage drive. AWESOME!I suggest everyone to buy this player if you're looking for a cheap player that can play good music and can act as a portable storage drive!
It took me (a computer engineer) a couple hours to figure out how to get this working. After trying DHCP (since the default IP address for the router isn't compatible with my cable modem's private sub-net) I couldn't talk to it at all through ethernet and had to by trial and error, figure out how to hard-reset it (power cycle while holding the reset button depressed). Then I could talk to it again, and just set its default IP address to one on my network (192.168.1.1). It's now been working great for weeks although I occasionally (3-5 days) need to power cycle it for some reason.I was also irritated that they didn't include a bit of ethernet patch cable for the initial setup in the package ...Never-the-less, a very useful product, just needs some work on automatic configuration.
I got this unit after I have the Nomad Jukebox. I found out to connect my jukebox with home stereo system, I limited my mobility of the unit.The unit is great with outstanding battery performance. I run up to 8 hours. The sound quality is good, but with some minor distortion in the high frequency.The speaker dock has some drawback,1. Too heavy - Holding the dock with jukebox is just like working out your biceps muscle. Don't expect to have the unit as hiking pleasure....3. Charging high pitch noise - When you are charging the system you can easily hear high pitch noise from the speaker.4. No battery power indicator5. The manual said the battery will last for 2 years. How about after two years? Who can guarantee Creative will still be there after two years?Other than all of the above, this is a cool unit.
While the router looks nice, the vertical design makes it quite unstable and is susceptable to falling, especially with cables hanging from it.Version 1 antennae are cheap, brittle, and easily broken. Look for Version 2 on the model number sticker. Version 2 has replacable antennae.Router works well, but is overpriced.
This is a great backpack for carrying your camera and other photo accessories. With various size compartments you set up you can carry everything comfortably. The price through Amazon made this purchase a no brainer.
Frankly, can I, can anyone add more to what has been said about this extremely powerful--though bargain-basement priced--device? Let me just say that if you use the Equation Solver in this device it will open up for you a world of (inexpensive!) computing capability. My personal feelings are that the SOLVER is worth 5 (yes, &quot;five&quot;!) times the price of the device if you use it. In my HP-17BII real estate book (&quot;Professional Real Estate Problem Solving Using the HP-17BII&quot;--carried by amazon under &quot;HP-17ii&quot;!!!) I do a number of admittedly high-level calculations, none of which would be possible in a financial calculator that lacks an Equation Solver. For example, one can take an income property appraisal problem with INCOME increasing (or &quot;decreasing&quot;, if you like!!) on an annual basis and have ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES increase or decrease at a rate different from that of the operating INCOME (this is a typical &quot;Ellwood&quot; type situation). To this data we can add a &quot;slew&quot; of data and the HP-17BII (or indeed the HP-19BII!) will grind-out Value (&quot;Vo&quot;)--estimated, of course!--of the property or you can compute (in a flash!) the Equity Yield (YE) of the property (try doing this w/o a SOLVER--you would need high-level software or you could &quot;have fun&quot; and do it &quot;by hand&quot; with one of the techniques from Numerical Analysis).And, for sure, the device does straightforward as well as &quot;simple stuff&quot;; it is truly a magnificent device (as is the HP-19BII), though I guess one can question if not &quot;argue&quot; just how much computing power do we really need? Sincerely, I don't have an answer to this question, but I surely enjoy the power of this device....
I purchased these VHS tapes not to record on, but to use the actual tape itself as a medium. The tape is strong, and worked very well its purpose. I cannot say it holds recorded information well, but I can say that it is resilient to scratch and well packaged.
This is a great remote. It can control alomost everything. It even can control my Sirius Radio. Easy setup when you have the remotes and use the computer. The express feature is really nice. The only down sie is it take a little bit of time to set every thing up, but well worth the time.
I've owned several joysticks for pc's over the past few years but the Logitech brand by far has always been top notch. The Logitech Extreme Pro 3D arrived well packed, with a install disk, driver cd, the ease of set up was much to my suprise simple.Upon installation and running my first flight sim game with the controller it took only a matter of minutes to set up and get the joystick calibrated.It helds its calibration and I have yet to have to re calibrate it. The simplicity of this joystick is great also, plenty of buttons and it has a nice feel to it too..Logitech is a great brand and its great that Amazon can bring the consumer like myself and others such a great price as well..I rate it HIGH with 5 Stars!!
I've had this for over a year and it's been working wonderfully. I recently had an issue that turned out to be caused by interference from my LCD TV. The support given to resolve this issue went above and beyond what you would ever expect from customer service. I now have all of my equipment (except for the LCD) in another room and I can easily control everything from in front of the TV. Just great!!!
I purchased the SDM-P232W/B because I read that some people find it to be the sharpest monitor they've ever seen. I took a workshop from a renowned photographer in March who claimed that the Apply Cinema Display was much sharper than any CRT on the market. At $1,000 more, I assumed that the SDM-P232W/B would be even better.The monitor is certainly OK, but honestly, not as good as the monitors on my G3 Powerbook and IBook. Bigger for sure, but no way is it even as good. I don't understand how that could be possible.
This lamp is a steal at this price! Easy to assemble, looks good, gives adequate light in our living room, and is a good size to fit next to a couch/recliner.
If I purchased this item with original price then I would be felt like "it's pretty expensive". I got this item with good price so I think it's just fine.
After three days the headphones stopped working. Changed batteries...nothing. Checked transmitter...working fine. I now know why this product was at a price to good to be true. Spend the extra money not to deal with getting a replacement, which they will not provide.
I bought this cable for an older Panasonic laser printer but come to find out the manufacturer was not going to provide drivers for Windows 7 so with or without the cable I ended up getting another printer. The cable came with the USB drivers on a mini disc but since I did not use the cable I couldn't see giving it a rating of less than 5 stars.
I purchased this unit Oct. 1st ,I received it Oct 9th two days before Amazons predicted delivery date so no complaints there.He help me take it out of the box and put it where I wanted it.It had no visible damage so he was on his way .I read over manual and then fired that mother up.Woo hoo man this is an AWESOME TV the picture even on regular TV with blow you away and on HD it doesn't get any better .I did my home work as I knew about the new LED technology a couple years ago and have been patiently waiting until they came out.I never like the ideal of replacing bulbs every year or two so when they hit the market I broke two fingers going for my wallet.Let me pass on some advise as to what size to buy.I originally was considering the 50" then I thought heck the 56" is only a couple hundred more than I saw that the 61" would just fit (I have a recess in the wall 39" high 24" deep and 96" wide )the height just fit so I went with the 61".I'm about 10 feet away so I was somewhat afraid I might be too close .Well that would have been true with the old CRT projection units but not so with these High Def babies .In fact in order to really appreciate the picture you need to be closer .Man am I glad I went with my gut and went with the big 61 .I watched the Red Sox massacre the Indians last night in HD and even my wife said man what a picture .It was beyond my expectations .I love this TV and feel bad (not too bad)for anyone who doesn't have one.So go for the gusto and go big, 7 or 8 feet is not too close for this TV . Oh I forgot to mention I used the HDMI hook up to the cable box and another to my DVD player.Sweet just two cables does it get any better .All I need now is a good surround sound system ,but got to let the dust settle a little bit before I make anymore major purchases or otherwise face the wrath of the little woman .
Like most people, I would hate for my cool modern gadget to be associated with a horrible band.Seriously, that's like calling it iAudio VanillaIceRidiculous, in fact, iAudio should sue Interscope Records for possibly losing out on sales by people that might think they're are affiliated with horrible music.Because remember, we buy stuff like this to play good music, but this is automaticaly putting a warning that says, "Hey, the music on this player is going to suck because we named it after a band that can't play good music if their lives depended on it!"
This product is excellent as far providing power is concerned. Extremely easy to use. The only annoying thing in my opinion is the noisy cooling fan and how it gives off an electric burning scent. If you keep your car's air conditioning or heating on, you won't notice the smell nor the noise but on its own, it can get very annoying. Still, worth buying for the price.
Hard drives are the only way to go for me now. I can't believe how much easier and more functional they are than external storage. It's completely change recording for me... more specifically changed the playback! Makes video clips easy to find and show and you can quickly and easily switch back to recording without having to find the end of tape. You never have to worry about recording over something accidentally and you don't get little pieces of old recording in the gaps between recording sessions!!! I highly recommend it!
it is a great sub if it is for one of your first systems but it really doesn't hit lows as well as i would have liked and they lose the sound in the winter. their are only a couple songs that these subs hit pretty hard on like, Da Blow - lil jon, throw it up - lil jon, watch my shoes - lil boosie etc. so you can only really crank the music on that level of bass songs. but they are one of the best subs for their price.
I use pairs of these in my conference rooms. They provide pleny of power, are small, support both balanced and unbalanced inputs, and the auto-power feature means I don't even have to touch them; when the audio source is turned off so do all the amps.I recommend adding the EQ25.1 to tune the sound to your room.
This device lasted until two days past the Amazon window for returning items, then crapped out. It now only passes one channel of the signal through. Save your money.
This filter was install purely to protect the lens. It has no noticable effect on the pictures which was my concern, any added glass can cause distortion, reflections or loss of light.I have not noticed any issues and would recommend the model to anyone.If you are buying a 77MM filter, you are not putting this on a cheap lens, DO NOT pay big $$$ on a lens then scrimp on the filter!!!
Found an old palm in my basement and wanted to get it working again. Took a chance and bought this cradle to charge it and sure enough it booted up. I have no real use for either the palm or the charger but for as cheap as it was I got it. Worked well.
We have been a direct TV fan for years. We have told all our friends how great Direct TV was. All that changed when Direct TV replaced the old DVRs with the R15. This machine has more mechanical and software issues then any 100 persons could list. It freezes, records only part of shows, blacks out and that is just 5 percent of the problems. If you love Direct TV and want it to survive, demand the R15s are scrapped and replaced with fully functional DVRs. If the R15s continue to be used, almost all Direct TV's customer base will migrate to cable. The R15 is not worth a penny!Do not buy the R15!!!
This is a great enclosure. Its priced nicely. Its good.if you don't have a stock opening for speakers this size. They fit behind the seat of a 75 Chevy just fine.
The printer is very fast. It has seldom if ever jammed. The print quality is good. The intake feeder for envelopes and stationery is different, but seems to work. Overall, I am very satisfied witht he printer.
The speakers came well packaged. They sound great. Later I will be adding their sub since these speakers have turned out so good.
Item arrived within 2 days! Installed as easily as non refurbished and works just fine. Great savings & fast delivery for something I can't tell a difference from one off store shelf.
This is a great wifi finder. While traveling it is nice to be able to find an open or free hotspot. Knowing that it is open is of key importance to me. I don't want to keep stopping only to find out, after getting the laptop out, that it is secure. It is priced higher than several other brands but it is well worth it.
I had purchased a Sansa C240 MP3 player which looked and felt cheap. I noticed that it would freeze every so often. Resetting required prying the battery case open and getting the battery out.I was lucky that Best Buy agreed to exchange it for a Samsung YP-U2JZW. It is elegant, with clean looks and solid functionality. I have subtracted one star because the FM tuner is not sufficiently powerful and I get some hissing noise listening to my local NPR station.I am very happy with this purchase.
Purchased in November of 2008 and worked great for roughly two years and then died. The switch died. Forgot about the warranty, just threw the item out and replaced with spare unit. Didn't want to dock too many stars since all of the networking equipment I use is Dlink. The switch was cheap through amazon, so replacing wouldn't sting my wallet too much. They have since updated the model and hopefully it is more robust.
Bought this to replace the OEM Dell cartridge in my printer which was running low on toner. Looks the same, but this cartridge spilled toner dust all over inside my printer. Had to spend hours cleaning the printer. Company sent another cartridge, which did the exact same thing. More wasted time spent cleaning the printer. The old Dell OEM cartridge works perfectly. Thought I could save a few dollars on these cheap cartridges, but you get what you pay for, a cheap defective product, which cost me a lot of wasted time cleaning out toner dust from the inside of my printer. I will stay with OEM cartridges in the future.
I am very pleased with this product. It delivers good sound for the price. I did not listen and compare to the Bose or Apple speaker systems as those were entirely out of my price range. The sound quality is very good at a high volume although at the highest volume the bass will distort a bit. It has to be very very loud to distort. The simple design, back protection for the ipod, and retractable handle make it a secure portable unit.
There isn't really much to say about a product like this. It was far less expensive than buying a replacement from Toshiba, and it worked. I've had it for four years now and its still working.With any of these power cord/adapters, make sure to avoid crimping the wires when you roll them up for storage. Both the company supplied products and the replacements are somewhat delicate and will damage if you bend them around too sharply too often, especially if the bend is very near the plug that goes into the computer.
i ordered this op/tech FASHION strap and the one they delivered is a EZ-comfort strap. i was wondering why even in the plastic label that was attach also pictured this fashion strap ( with the optech logo on lower side of the strap), well in fact it is a ez-comfort strap (plain black neoprene)..it's really misleading, i suggest you buy the pro strap instead, you might have the same erronious info that i experienced. stay away!!
Follow the instructions and its up and running in no time. Since it was installed 3 weeks now, it has never gone down or needed to be restarted. My old one had to be restarted twice a week.
I was suprised when I read reviews of this item which were anything less than 5 stars. I have been looking for ages for a decent, small sized radio. This item far exceeds Bose for sound quality, and it plays MP3's in addition to CD's so you can put in one CD with 8 to 10 hours of music. You can also adjust treble and base which you cannot on the Bose. It also displays the radio station playing and the current song and artist and the upcoming song and artist when playing the radio (again, Bose doesn't). But beyond any of the &quot;features&quot;.. its just sounds great. I have a Onkyo stereo with Bose cube speakers and a Bose subwoofer and this blows it away. Its not just my opinion, but everyone who has come over and listened to it has been amazed. I will be keeping this for years to come I can already tell you. Its also great becaue if you need to move it its just one piece.. no speakers to connect or anything else. I'd give it 10 stars if that was a choice. Zero complaints and many suprises.
The drive is working great but it also came with several choices of software that are not straightforward to figure out. When I called tech support they took the easy way out & only explained how to use the simplest one, which backs up your entire system. So I still do not know how to use the one that backs up by just updating your files.
Sleek design but horribly unstable, loud, and unreliable after a few months. I've had 2 of these die on me after 5-6 months and I lost all my files both times. Luckily I learned the first time one of them died to BACK UP FILES all the time. This drive was a very disappointing and frustrating waste of money and time.
Screen was exactly what I wanted. Good value for a good product. Shopped around and was leary because the price, but was not disappointed. Plan to purchase a few more in the future.
One of my favorite media mp3/radio players around; still need to augment it with a micro-SD card so I can put MORE on it. Only thing (and this is for ALL Sandisk products) I think they could improve on is the quality of the included headphones. They're not really that good. but an additional pair from Best Buy should do the trick...
Awsome product with good range and accuracy also very esy to operate and use. If you want to hit that nice buck without a guess of your yardage trust me its worth investing money on a range finder no matter what brand you choose to purchase. I don't miss any deer that come within my range or do I hit them in the wrong spot it has made me a better hunter.
Dont even bother. Purchase something that actually records with DVD's that are available. Big thumbs down.
Can't say much for the video or sound quality, menu options, or anything really, since this thing broke after 2 minutes of watching Monsters, Inc. on DVD. Playback just froze, the thing stopped recognizing that DVDs were in unless you turned the thing off and then back on again, and after another minute it wouldn't even start playing the thing at all, just whirred a lot.So, dud.
Don't pass judgement on these headphones until you have owned them for a fewdays. I highly recommend the burn-in: let them run overnight at a volume levelthat is the max you would listen to (without distortion). Mine really openedup after doing this. On the tightness issue: yes, they are a bit toight, but Ifound a trick that seems counterintuitive, but works for me. I have a bignoggin, and usually wear headphones with the headband almost completelyextended. With these, ouch! Like my head was in a vice. I found that if Ipush the band in to almost the shortest setting and let the weight rest mostlyon the crown of my head, they are quite comfortable! They sit a bit higher onmy ears than I would usually like, but I got used to that pretty quick.I bought these after my Grado SR-80s died, and after seeing them recommended bygoodcans.com. I never really loved the open 'supra-aural' design of theGrados, especially when my wife complained about always hearing my music - shedon't like Rush. I wanted something that hearkened back to those big, fat,RadioShack Optimus cans I had in high school (mid '80s). These do that inspades, and of course, are much better. I feel completely 'inside' them, whichis, IMHO, what the headphone experience should be like. If you've beenconsidering noise-cancelling headphones but don't like the price and the factthat they need batteries, give these a try.On the down side, these are wicked ugly. They look like something off the the1979 Buck Rogers set (Princess Ardala was HOT!). But they are built solid, andmade in Ireland, which is refreshing. Also, the first language in theinstruction manual is German, Oooo...So, if you're looking for some substantial cans that take you back to yourpre-digital youth, and don't want to spend more than a Ben Franklin, look nofurther. Dig out the Queen, Zeppelin, Floyd, etc, and enjoy!
It has been a pretty good little webcam. I eventually broke the little stand (my own fault), but the video quality always seemed impressive given the price (especially in low light). I never found much use with the included software / extended drivers though, but I suppose some could.
It does what it is suppose to do and does it well. Hugging the body of the camera snuggly as not to let it flob around the back. I would buy it again.
I work from home and I needed an inexpensive hands free solution. This headset works just fine and works great with panasonic phones.
A perfect size, lots of buttons, no lag whatsoever, great battery life... The list goes on. Bottom line, this mouse looks great, performs better, and makes computing a whole lot easier whether you're on a mac or a PC.
This is a good starter kit, not really powerful lighting but I get great shots and like being able to control lighting for photo boothes etc.
The iFire allows you to use the popular Apple Pro speakers with iBooks, iPods, and lots others.Simple to use. There's no manual or instructions needed. Just plug it in.It does the job nicely. I can use the Apple Pro speakers with my iBook. And the iFire --with its simple, white deign-- fits in nicely with the iBook and speakers.
I have nothing bad to say about this modem. it was inexpensive, very easy to install and works great!
I ordered these for my daughters 5th birthday. Right out of the box after unwrapping them one of the walkie talkies didn't work. I took me 2 weeks to get them sent back. It was the only thing my daughter really wanted for her birthday and it was a big diappointment.
System works great after initial setup. However setup was a pain. I am using both Macs and PC's on my network and therefore using third party networks card to work with the Linksys router. Airport card for the G4 initially did not want to talk to the linksys until the firmware on the itself and on the linksys was upgraded. Once this was done everything was peachy. Get great reception at every point in my house(all three stories). Troubleshooting was not much fun and linksys support is non-existant. I adivise anyone setting this up to first get the latest download and then try to get it going. You'll save yourself a headache if you do. Now that my network is working properly I'm a happy camper.
If you have bought an SLR and don't have a flash; buy this one. It works great and sinks well with the Canon Rebel.
will hold a 15.4" laptop, cooler, dvd's, cables, and anything else needed for laptop use. have had it for 1 year+, and no sign of wear. Easy to carry, comfortable shoulder strap.
This camera is excellent, and the seller packed it very carefully. It was a gift, and it was perfect.
Given the price, the quality and performance of this multi-function printer is very good. Scanning speed, especially that for black-and-white document, is among the best. Document feeder works quite reliably, rarely jams up.The following are the issues we had with this machine, most of them with regard to software:(1) the native PDF converter is outright bad. For the same resolution, it results in a file size at least five times as much as Adobe Acrobat. For routine electronic document handling, we are used to Adobe Acrobat's file size of about 30k-50k per page at 200 dpi. Because these documents need to be stored in large quantity and e-mailed routinely, even a 50% increase of the size would be burdensome, not to even mention five times. Apparently, software engineers of Brother did a terrible job on this. Fortunately, we figured out a fairly reasonable workflow by using Adobe Acrobat with the printer in tandem to solve this oversize problem. If you don't have the rather expensive Adobe Acrobat, you might be out of luck.(2) the interface is decidedly crude. And no update has been released since its original release. It just lacks some of the refined details, which in an office setting significantly affect efficiency and workflow. For example, every time when a scan is started, it defaults to the choice of "color scanning" at A4 size. It does not remember your last setting. We do most of our scanning with "black-and-white" at letter size. That means we will have to change the selection every time when we do scan. How difficult is it to have a feature to just remember the last setting? Again, software engineers at Brother did a very poor job. This seems trivial, but if you are using the printer on a regular basis in an office setting, it significantly affects efficience and productivity. It is such a big issue that we would absolutely be willing to pay twice as much for a multi-function laser printer just to get a better workflow.(3) the bypass feeder has poor paper alignment. The printed material is in most cases seriously misaligned on the paper, making the bypass feeder basically useless for printing checks or formal documents such as letterheads. That means for that type of work you will always need to use the main paper tray. This is quite inconvenient because normally you would stock the main paper tray with regular paper and use the bypass feeder to print envelopes, checks, and letterheads. Because the printer has only one paper tray, the poor bypass feeder has a significant negative impact on the workflow.We would not buy it again. However, if you don't find the above issues a problem, this printer is a great workhorse.
This player is great. Its not perfect, but its totally satisfactory. The software need a tiny bit of work plus needs more codec support, but simply use WinAVI and you wont have any problems with video. Other than that its a beautiful durable piece of hardware, unlike the ip*d that will totally shatter from a 1 or 2 foot drop. plus the screen is beautiful, a little higher resolution would have been nice. Plus all those people who complain that the wireless in horrible, how could a free (and with the ip*d you wont get anything for free or "built In") feature be a minus. Its affective plus in the newer firmware versions it will definitely have much more functionality. I'm not an Apple Hater, ive owned an ipod 5th gen and i was totally unhappy. Video's were hard to watch and there were very little converters out there. But its funny how this .5 inch increase in screen size is a HUGE improvement, i was truly amazed by how much bigger it looked. Ive had alot of experience with PVP and DAP's(Personal Video Players and Digital Audio Players) and i follow these things alot. Ive owned an Ipod 5th Gen, Zen Vision M(also a great buy btw for the price and great video codec) a Microsoft Zune, and have played with the Toshiba Gigabeat a lot. My favorite thing about the zune is its great interface(GUI) Its amazing and really catches the users attention. Now dont get me wrong, the ipod is a great player, but it leaves much to be desired.
Bought this for my 2004 Jeep Rubicon with center console sub woofer, had to cut a few of the plastic ribs to get it to fit deep enough but it was a simple task, took 30-minutes for the modification. Used a pair of diagonal cutters. This speaker sounds 100% better than the factory sub and with the aftermarket head unit it thumps. The TJ amp supplies power to all the speakers so there is a built in crossover to keep the low frequency bass away from the soundbar and front speakers. Great speaker and great price. Could use more power to drive it but for now I'm very satisfied with this purchase.
Installed my new 42 inch TV in no time at all... The mount looks great and performs well too. Only caution, the adjustment for pitch and roll are located inside the bracket that attaches to the TV. You should make sure that you have put adequate tension on the alan head before you put the TV on the mount. Failure to do that will require you to pull the TV back off the mount and adjust.
I bought this unit to power a 12v 3A bilge pump for pumping out water in pool/rain-fly. I noticed when the unit ran for 30min it would shut down due to the thermal circuit but at some point it apparently shorted the transformer and would blow the fuse. Good for low amp applications.
THE 812 WARMING FILTER IS GREAT FOR ANY PHOTO. IT ENRICHES THE COLOR VALUES, MAKING THEM WARM ANDVIBRANT. IT IS NOT JUST FOR WARMERSKIN TONES. THE 812 WORKS WELL FORALL TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHY, INCLUDING INDOOR AND OUTDOOR, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE. TIFFEN ALSO MAKES A COMBO FILTER, OF THE 812 AND A CIRCULAR POLARIZER. THE COMBO FILTER GOES A STEP FURTHER IN NOT ONLY ENRICHING THE HUES, BUT IN COMBINING IT WITH THE POLARIZER, THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLYCREATED A FILTER THAT COMPENSENSATES, DISPERSES, EVENS OUT, AND ENRICHES THE LIGHT WITHOUT DETRACTING FROM THE SUBJECT. THE END RESULT IS A POWERFUL, BRILLIANT SUBJECT ( A GREAT PHOTO OF A MEMORY PRESERVED IN TIME ), IN ALL ITS BRILLANCE.
It did the job just great. My old battery gave up on me after about 10 years. I'm hoping this one lasts me as long.Appreciate the prompt shipping and the reasonable price.I'll shop with you guys again without a problem.
Bought this to replace my Jeep TV/Radio/CD player, similar set up. This was much cheaper in quality and now that the TV signal requires a converter box, the TV is basically useless. The cd player works and the sound quality isn't too bad. I have to give this a thumbs down, although if you're looking for something to play in your workshop or garage it'll do the job. Just handle it with care.
I have owned 2 of these in the past, both of which did not last but 3 or 4 months. While it actually has a working TV2, or upper tv, band, The weather band never came in, and did not even come in when I used headphones, which also act as a wire Antenna Technically.I cant decide if these were better or not than the cx 38, since it has no sensitivity or reception on the weather band. This is quite unfortunate, because this is quite an affordable radio on our budget. However, They were only 2 dollars less than the cx38. These are also actually personal stereo systems, because the built in speaker was optional, and it can with int pwn earphones. This is also about the only personal stereo system that I know of, which is analog, and has weather band.I have yet to test the CX18, which was, evedintely, the successor of the cx17, and has a built in speaker and is a larger model, like the cx38.
Easy to use; like the presets; world band use has a learning curve though - must read the owner's manual. Negative: needs AC adapter though - not offered by Sony.
This is a multi-purpose case that is an all-in-one travel bag. The only drawback was the 15" removable tote - my computer is a 17". However, it does have another compartment that fits my 17" and I use the removable tote for my 12" portable dvd player (don't like to burn my computer's battery on the road for entertainment purposes).It has plenty of compartments for my cords, external hard drive and speaker and even my cooling device that sits under my computer. In addition, I can even pack a few clothes for a few days on the road!Highly recommend!!!
So far I LOVE IT. Im still figuring things out with it but overall it is great. I am putting music on it every day and have loaded my pictures in it. I am a photographer and I love to have my work close at hand. I use my Zune at work. When I get there in the morning I turn the music on to shuffle and rarely hear the same song twice and it keeps me in the zone all day long. I am very happy with this!
This camera takes terrific shots and is easy to operate. The memory cards are affordable and the feature set is robust enough even for advanced photographers. The swivel screen is a nice addition and I have used it more than I thought I would. The only thing I would change would be to increase the display size to that of the competition (this kept me from giving it 5 stars).
Um, I've finally come to terms with the fact that I'm really, really, really not good at putting things together, so when this backdrop kit arrived without instructions, I thought I might be in trouble. I'm happy to say, it was quite simple to set up on my own. So yeah, fool-proof. I'd toyed with the idea of a much more inexpensive model but was concerned that vinyl backdrops might be too much weight for it. Glad I went with this choice. It felt stable with my heaviest backdrop. Also like that it came with a nice carrying bag with internal pockets to keep the three pieces securely stowed away.
This device works great, now. But it took 4 hours, mostly on the telephone with tech support in India and the Phillipines to figure it out. The problem enters into the equation when you enable WEP encryption, since the online knowledge base and the installation CD do not tell you how to properly make it work. So here's what I suggest:#1 Make sure you have downloaded the latest firmware for your router and the range expander.#2 If you have ANY problems after step one, ask to speak with senior level technical support right away. The front line tech support people aren't properly trained, and the installation software won't get the job done.
As read in another review, the fit is not perfect in the charger or the camera, but it works fine.
I am using the linksys access point with router and switch along with this PC card. I did have trouble configuring it on my own but after two calls, got it up and running without difficulty. I find that if interneting I don't need max transfer rates and can roam all over my house with my wireless laptop to internet without losing my connection even when my connection icon says that I am weakly linked or even &quot;not linked&quot;! Good product.
If you're looking for a cheap AM2 motherboard with onboard video and/or AGP, you've just found it. It only allows overclocking to 232 MHz FSB, but even this is more than you'd get from, say, ECS or with Intel's reference boards for P4. It has 5.1 sound on board as well, though I prefer a discrete sound card to onboard in almost all cases.If you want to do high-end gaming, look elsewhere, as your video upgrade path will be crippled by the lack of PCIe. But if you're a light gamer or have a console for games, you may find the onboard video adequate. I installed a GeForce FX 5600 (which I already had, thus why I chose a board with AGP and not PCIe) just to get a DVI port because I don't like my video signal going digital-to-analog-to-digital unnecessarily, but the analog output is not half bad.One of this board's strengths is that it has a little bit of everything -- PATA and SATA, support for 1 GB modules, support for dual core processors, and 8 USB ports (four in back and four sets of pinouts on the board itself). The greatest weakness is also that it has a little bit of everything, namely just one PATA channel and two SATA channels, and only two DDR2 slots. It supports RAID, but with just two SATA channels your options are few. But it is small and has adequate video (and presumably sound), which means it could star center stage in a lunchbox-size PC. In fact that may be what I do with it when it is time to upgrade again. It also has an ATX-24 power connector but will function with ATX-20 (leaving four socket holes empty) as well, which may be necessary to do with an ultra-slim power supply -- and this dinky board is just screaming to be paired with the smallest possible parts. In my full-size case it looks a bit like Kate Moss at a Las Vegas buffet -- totally lost and out of place.The heatsink mounting is very secure, and the hefty plastic slab on the back to reinforce it is reassuring. You could attach a big, l33t heatsink, but I didn't since the stock AMD cooler is adequate with only a 16% maximum overclock. It is impossible to mount/dismount memory without pulling out the video card (assuming you install one), but this is probably unavoidable given the limited surface area available.I wish they'd done away with the floppy port and put a second PATA there instead, or used the space for a couple more SATA connectors, but hey, it's a $50 motherboard.I only knock a star off would-be perfection because of its limited memory capacity and small number of supported drives (two PATA, two SATA). For the price, it is more than satisfactory.
I needed a new battery for my Powerbook. I found a non-Apple one for 66 dls here on Amazon and this one: "APPLE M9572G/A Lithium Ion Battery for 12 inch PowerBook" with a big link to "other products by Apple". Well, it looks like a real Apple battery, so I got the real Apple battery even though it cost 50% more.I was surprised to open my package when it arrived and see a "TruePower Premium Powerbook Battery".I haven't even opened the box yet. Because I need the damn battery now, I'm probably going to keep it, but I can't help it but feel ripped off. I think the whole thing is quite dishonest. Hopefully it's a decent battery and it matches the look of my Powerbook.I bought this through Amazon from AllMac. You've been warned.
80gb is alot. It works, its pretty, The start up time is lame, The shinny scratch prone back is bloody annoying, since i have gotten it, it has been in a case and it still has scratches..... thats just function following form, which is poor design by any standard.
I'm no GPS expert, but I am an aerospace engineer and spent a lot of years in quality assurance, and I'd be proud to have this TomTom Go 720 as one of my products.I looked for a long time for a unit with a certain feature-set including good sound quality, a good 3D display, fast position acquisition, multile waypoints, the ability to pre-plan a trip with an intinerary, and some extra features such as a variety of voices and icons to personalize it. And I defintely wanted something that looked as good in my Porsche 911 as in my Hummer. No toys! I wanted a primarily black body with a quality fit and finish, and I found all these in the TomTom Go 720.Just a look at the packaging told me the unit would be nice. The quality of the box and packing was excellent, and I hadn't even gotten to the GPS yet.Everything was in the box that I needed except for an iPod cable and a protective case which I bought separately from Amazon. The TomTom Home software was a little clunky, and took a long time to perform certain functions, but hey, it's not like I'm going to be using this every day, so I won't fault them for it. It works, and that's what counts.Using it the first time was a little awkward, but that's mostly my fault because I never read directions. But I still had some concerns even after a bit of reading: Specifically, when I came to a stop at a light, the unit would "drift" well to the left of the roadway, although I wasn't moving. And while driving, it would sometimes display my car moving well off to the left of the road, as if in a field. Finally, I would sometimes notice that my route would move to a closely parallel road, such as a service road, and then the unit would tell me to turn to get back on the main road. Hey, I was already on that! All these seemed related, so I decided a telephone call was in order.I also noted that after arriving at a destination, there seemed to be no way to cancel the route. The 720 always wanted me to go back to the original destination or start a new one. The only solution seemed to be turning it off.I came home and called TomTom expecting a lengthy hold time, but got a great technician within minutes. After explaining the issues with drift, he diagnosed this as a software issue, helped me upload a newer version, and all trouble with stationary drift AND parallel routes went away.He also told me to tap the screen until I saw a Clear Route icon which cancelled a trip and let the unit just idle along with me as I drove or until entering another destination. By "idle", I mean that it kept track of where I was at all times, but didn't give any directions.I also chose a voice for my unit that was British, which I thought was a touch of class, but found that I needed a computer voice to announce roads by name, so I opted to go back to a US-accented computer voice. I really like the directions it gives which are timely, and with the road names, are so much more meaningful.It's really a great unit, and I'm very happy with it. Wall Street Photo got it out to me right away, so hats off to them for a good price and quick response. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting a mid-high end GPS that looks and works great in that nice car.KLRAlexandria, Virginia
I would recommend that noone buy this product, because the cover opens while the DVD is playing and just does not want to snap back in place. Looks like cheap workmanship that APEX should immediately rectify.
I agree that it makes your voice sound awful when you record a message (adds alot of bass and lowers pitch) but not only that mine broke within a week. Its stuck on 8 messages and pressing any button failed, unplugging it failed. They only offered me to mail it back to them and pay my own shipping for them to look at it.
i bought this part for my ipod mini. it came in a reasonable time but the one thing that has really bothered me about it is that after installing it my ipod started acting up more than normal. within a couple of days it would not respond and now the only thing it will do is display the apple logo! :-( i would never recommend purchasing such a cheap product made by this company otherwise you will be like me ipodless!
A NICE UNIT IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO START UP YOUR FIRST HOME THEATER RECEIVER.
I would like to start by letting you know that this is my first time ever writing a review for anything. I just placed another order for my second card and could not resist making a comment when I read some of the reviews. I bought my first card months ago and it has never "fried" on me like some of the reviews say. I think that it is kind of sad to rate a product because of how long a rebate takes. Rating should be based on the PRODUCT. I have a Kodak Easy Share camera and have over 700 pictures and several videos with my first card alone. I have downloaded, deleted, copied, reused...everything that you can do with this card and it works great. If you are looking for a 1 MB card and want a great PRODUCT, you should not hesitate to purchase this. If you are one of those people who are looking for a great REBATE (and will rate this a one star regardless of the quality of the product itself) buy something cheaper that gets a low rating for the quality and therefore you would not have to worry yourself so much about waiting the regular 6to 8 weeks for a rebate.
even with out subwoofers they make a the rearview mirrors rattle.And you cant beat the highs either.sound great in any car.try with an alpine head unit and type r subs, and youve got one of the best systems out there
I bought this radio when Howard first moved to Sirius. The antenna reception was never very good and I would often get the "acquiring signal" sign, even though I had 3 or 4 bars which showed that I should have had good reception. Finally, the "acquiring signal" sign came on and never left. That was after only 13 months of ownership. The item would get super hot too.
All the cables I have gotten have worked fine. I only use them for 1080p, and I have not tested them for High Speed HDMI (such as 4K resolution). At this price, I wouldn't mind if half of them failed. I keep them around as backups.
I think this works great for my daughter when we travel. She loves being able to watch her cartoons in the car. The best part is it came with everything I needed. The battery, car adapter, AC adapter, and mounting case were included. I would recommend this item.
I recently decided to dip my feet into digital photography, after scoring an awesome deal on a Nikon D40 kit. I needed a decently sized SD card, and after shopping around local big box retailers and on the web I settled on this one. The transfer speeds are quick, both while taking pictures and when in use with my camcorder. And the price is pretty awesome, by far the least expensive 16gb card I've found. But don't be fooled by the price, its on par with other SD card from different manufacturers.
So far, I have only owned this little bag for a week. I originally bought this at a large electronic store chain and returned it after I saw the price on Amazon. I purchased this bag for mySony DSC-W310 12.1MP Digital Cameraand I'm happy to say it barely fit in its designated pouch. It's a good thing that it fit snuggly because I'd hate for the screen to become scratched from moving around. The inside of the camera's pouch is soft and gray. When fully unzipped, it opens at a 45' angle to prevent the camera from suddenly falling. It has a belt loop and clips for the adjustable strap. The strap is thin and not uncomfortable. It's long enough to have the case become a crossbody type of bag. There are two separate pouches for extra memory or batteries. These are not at all limited in capacity due to the camera pouch. There is a small zipper pouch at the very front for memory cards and a velcro one underneath for an additional battery. Overall a good purchase and I would recommend it. It doesn't look bulky at all and all of the pouches are easily accessible.
great piece of equipment. great design. easy instructions. versatile for stand alone use and for use as add-on PC drive. well worth the money.
Of the 1st 8 I tried to use for data backup, only 1 was writeable on my Pacific Digital burner. At that point I gave up. Went to Office Depot and bought their store brand (made by Verbatim, I was told). They worked fine. So, not all cds are created equal, evidently highly dependent on the gear you're using... or, Maxell is using their el cheapo 100 paks as a dumping ground for their cd rejects. Caveat emptor!
I got this camera to use on the fly when a larger camera would be too cumbersome; to the beach etc. and I have found it to be really good. I have owned many cameras, some of them point and shoot, and this one is the best one I have had. The pictures really are very sharp and well-balanced, and the zoom is unbelievable in such a little fellow! Also, the film is always in place, you don't have to worry about coming home from safari with 36 to-die-for pictures of rare wildlife...only not, because the film wasn't put in properly (this actually happened to me once, on safari).The only slight annoyance, and it is very slight, is that you have to half-close the cover in order to activate the retraction of lens etc. then wait until it is safely in place, and THEN close the cover fully. After a while this is second nature and I only mention it so nobody thinks I was paid for this review.All in all, this camera far surpassed my expectations and I highly recommend it.Casper
I've been flying a keyboard for over 20 years and I'm very picky about what I use. The MS7000 is the best keyboard ever made. That's why they're getting harder and harder to find.
I'm a Realtor in Los Angeles so needless to say this device changed my life (it's my 1st GPS).The good: The size is wonderful. I don't think the size of the screen is a problem at all. The wheel system is not a problem either. The vocal prompts are clear. The 3d maps work well and are very easy to understand. The display aslo changes colors at night so it easier on your eyes.The bad: A little slow to acquire satelites under cloudy weather. The inscructions say this problem can be aleviated by putting batteries inside instead of just using the car power outlet. A little slow to calculate complex or long itineraries. The unit occasionally freezes and the only way to unblock it is to unplug it. I order to accelerate the entering of addresses I wanted to limit the maps to just Southern California, but I was not able to do that. Finally, I regret that the settings do not give the option to avoid left turns, which I hate.
This little bugger is great. While, like some of the other reviewers, I was torn at first with some of the bugs, I quickly downloaded the firmware updates from the Archos website. It fixed every problem I had and I just love the way this thing does it all pretty well. It's no camera or camcorder replacement, but the picture quality is better than most any cell phone camera.The controls and UI are easy to understand and figure out with only minor exceptions (adding songs to an existing playlist took me a bit to figure out).I downloaded the codec that allows you to play podcast and iTunes files for $20. Well worth not having to convert all my music.Only con is that it doesn't come with a charger. It charges via the USB cable rather slowly, and the docking station/charger is sold seperately.Considering what all this little thing does and its price, you can't really go wrong.
My WRT55AG hardware version is as buggy as many others have noted, especially with WEP enabled. Even after upgrading to BIOS version 1.04 (30Jun2003), I have many connectivity and dropout issues over only a few feet. My research to fix this problem showed that Linksys now offers another WRT55AGver2. Note "version2" indicator. Version 2 uses a much more recent BIOS version 1.10 (11Nov2004). When I asked their tech suppport if I could upgrade my "version 1" hardware with the newer BIOS, they apologetically said that the two WRT55AG versions are not compatible. So I am obliged to buy another hardware router to get the benefits. Since then, my hardware version has disappeared from their support page.So my feeling is that the new version 2 hardware is winning awards and my old version 1 is heading for the trash. Not a lot of real information available from Linksys on this issue but it may explain why some users have problems and others don't.
Works great! Very easy and so far very reliable. Larger capacities are now available, which may be of interest if you want to use this as a backup for your large folders (or even most of the data files on your hard drive), but for transfering files or folders from one machine to another this works just fine and the prices have tumbled, making them a real bargain as compared with multi GB versions.
Light Weight, Very slim, I wish the legs could be put away faster but that is a very minor gripe.
Even if they are an 16 x 32 FRP, they don't offer a good quality of watching they should be. Is very difficult to see throuh them.
I have been using this for about a year now and love being able to transfer at sata speeds to an external hard drive even tho my computer did not have an esata port. I just plugged it into my SATA03 internal port and had the cable come out an empty PCI slot opening. I do not even have to tell the BIOS if it is there (I frequently remove it to take the exteral hard drive to work for off-site storage, so I wanted the BIOS to default to NONE). Windows 7 just recognizes the drive as soon as I plug it in. In WinXP I had to do a Device Manager / Scan for Hardware changes if it did not appear fast enough for my impatience.Interestingly enough, on my brand new computer, this has proven more reliable than the built-in esata port, so I use this cable instead of that esata port.
I have struggled to organize my life for years, and discovered last week that I just didn't have the right tool. I got the Palm Z22 to "try out" a pda without spending too much money. I'm already hooked, and am eager to be able to upgrade to a handheld with more memory and more features.This handheld is a great starter pda. It has enough memory for basic organizer tasks. I have the calendar, task list, contacts, shopping list, memo and note pad features that came with it. I love being able to sync with my Outlook calendar on my desktop. The alarms on it are pretty hard to hear unless you keep the pda close to you, which I do. However they do continue to go off until you turn them off, so I have found them helpful for remembering tasks and appointments in advance, but not so much for alerting me of impending appointments. I added NIV Bible software to it, but found it sucked up too much memory, so I've removed it for a while. I did add Documents to Go and the Diet and Exercise Assistant which I love, and which don't use so much memory. For what I need right now--just a basic organizer--this one is great.It doesn't come with an MP3 player, but I already have one of those. The Z22 is limited on the game software it will play, but again, that's not what I got it for, and I've decided that having games my be counter-productive. I don't think I'd load it down with too many photos, but it can handle some current ones that I want to show off. All of the software is easy to manage.I have had a little trouble syncing it to my computer, but the Palm support site had great troubleshooting steps, and I was able to get it working even more easily than they indicated I would. (Evidently there were some conflicts with the Media Center edition of Windows XP, but I've been able to quickly work around them.) I love the Grafitti feature that lets you write directly to the pda instead of using a keyboard. It was a little hard to get used to the specific ways and locations that letters and characters had to be written at first, but I adjusted my writing pretty quickly.I would recommend this to someone just starting to use a pda, or someone eager to replace their paper daytimer, or someone like me who loses all those little pieces of paper with notes to self written on them. This is a great alternative!
Sony came oh-so-close with this one. I use my Mylo mainly as a Skype phone, and although the voice quality is out of this world, the phone is too heavy and the battery life too short. If you intend on keeping this phone on all of the time to receive calls, then it needs to be plugged in. The battery life is just too short to be left on all day (I've gotten into the habit of turning it off when I don't it use it). In addition, the unit is too heavy to be used as a handset for an extended period of time. My wrist starts to complain when I'm on a call, and I'm always reminded of how heavy it is when it's pressed against my ear. All in all, the design is endearing and slick, but Sony ends up missing the mark. I'm looking forward to version 2.0.
I am really satisfied with my purchase of the Panasonic Lumix I received in time allotted.Quyana(Thank you in Inupiaq.Denty
The original 30gb Zune is one of the biggest mp3 players on the market. I have dropped my 1st one several times without any protection and it still worked perfectly fine. It has a very good battery life for something as old as it. The only reason i had to replace my first one is because it got rainned on for a long time, so it doesnt have water resistance. The screen is nice and large with big print so it is very easy to read and it is very easy to pick up and use, no hassle of alot of menus, but still has menus to keep it organized if you want. It doesnt feature anything spectacular, it might (or might not) have a few (free) games on it but they arent worth mentioning. It does play movies, if you can format the video correctly. It stores jpegs and bitmaps pictures but idk if it supports any other format. It does require a software cd (as far as i know) but the instalation is quick and it is a very small size. The software you install will display all the music you have on your computer and you can chose what to upload from there, and also you can remove music (or other media) from the "collection" without deleting it from your computer. It also can rip the music from a cd on its own, so you dont have to use Windows or w/e mac has if you dont want to. All in all, it is a good mp3 player with a amazing hard drives (again, for its time) and if you dont wat to buy apple (like myself) i recommend this or any of its newer generations of Microsoft Zunes.
As is usual with Western Digital products, this is an excellent hard drive. I use this in my D-Link NAS-323 backup device, and it works great.It's a no frills drive, but is fast and would be a great purchase for anyone looking for a new SATA hard drive.Be sure to register the drive at Western Digital's website, so you can take advantage of the warranty and software options(you can download utilities and backup software from their site, for free).
Purchased two of these hunting for a good quality tape that would last for repeated taping. Seems to be good quality in comparison to previously using RCA, Maxell and Magnavox brands. Unfortunately, after purchasing these, I found the same tapes in a store for a little less, but no big deal.
This product allowed us to use our durable but old printer with our Windows 7 software. Without the help of this item we would not be able to use our printer.
If you're looking at Sharp for LCD HDTVs, you definately know they are the current leader (vs Samsung and LG panels) for LCD manufacturer. The Aquos provides great color and vibrance although the blacks are somewhat dull (dark gray), but that is the fallback of this technology, not the unit itself.I purchased a 32" Aquos GA5U model about a month ago and am very happy with it. The picture quality is outstanding. You will lose yourself in the images you see. I currently have a HD feed from DTV via HDMI and it looks GREAT.I also (not anymore) had a HD-Up converting DVD Player connected using HDMI. It looked amazing... it was almost as clear as the HD feed (720p mode). Now it's hooked up via Component video since I got the HD receiver.My PS2 (composite cables for now... ordering component cables as soon as I can find them) looks great! I set it up to Widescreen mode (along w/ STRETCH on the monitor) and it's pretty damn great looking for a 480i signal... I can't even imagine what the component cables would do for the ps2!Ok... now, for the actual review of the TV.The remote control is huge... but functions as a universal unit. Most enthusiasts (like myself) would use a different univ. remote but this one works just fine.The unit has a memory for each input so you don't have to adjust the picture settings everytime you switch devices. You can also choose which input signal to use (ie, component/composite/s-video) when using an input signal. This way, you can watch 480i (if you really wanted to...) via S-Video or composite OR use 480p via component.The picture itself needed some tuning before the proper levels were found. Out of the box, the unit will amaze you! But after time, you realize you need to make a few minor adjustments. Blacks display as really dark gray... but that's the limitation of LCD and Plasma right now... I've heard Sony's (Samsung panel) display the best black... but how often you do stare at black?! I'm sure that vibrant colors and response times are more critical =PThe audio (10wx2) is decent. It should be replaced by a receiver w/ capable speakers... but it's quite functional for the bedroom (my application). The bass is reproduced rather well... although certain frequencies will cause the monitor to vibrate slightly. Some more insulation on the speakers would have been nice.What more is there to say... the unit is fantastic, the features are enough for most users and the picture quality is breath-taking!If you're waiting for a faster response time (12 ms models coming soon from Sharp) or better blacks (who knows when), then a few months and a few $$$ more will get it for you. If you're happy w/ this monitor (16 ms, which is on par with most direct view CRT TVs), then this is the best time to buy. Enjoy life at home. It's time to relax.---I work 50+ hours a week... it's niec to relax at home away from friends... I'm only 22 x_x
These earbuds are very good for the price, if you're thinking of a more comfortable pair to replace your stock iPod earbuds, these are great. They're comfortable, stay in my ears, and sound great...with lots of brain-thumping bass. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is that they didn't provide nearly the amount of noise isolation advertised. They're better than the iPod earbuds since those don't provide any isolation but not even close to that of something likeEtymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones (White)the sound isolation of the V-Moda is marginal, it does a little bit but not very much. They're on par with other earbuds of this type. I would choose these over other brands because of the sound quality they provide and they style.
perfect size and bass output for my small room. the price is right too!
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas based on all the positive reviews but unfortunately the cd player part didn't work. The radio did, not sure about the tapes since we didn't try it. Needless to say, it was disappointing that Santa couldn't send something that works. Better luck next time...
I used this to mount a 52 inch LCD tv in my office. It was very easy to install an works great. The only problem I had was hooking up the HDMI cables after I had mounted the TV. This was because of where the cables came into my TV - it wasn't the fault of the Mount. I just took the tv off the mount and hooked up the cables to TV first and then but the TV back on the mount. One other thing I learned was not to loosed the knobs controlling tilt too much. You have to reach in and tighten them once the tv is mounted. The first time I mounted the tv I really loosened the knobs and then couldn't tighten the knobs enough to keep the mount from moving too low. So, I made sure the knobs were just loose a little the second time I mounted the TV and everything worked out. There is also a very long allen wrench for tightening the tv mount to the wall mount. I would advise storing it on the mount in case you ever need to take the TV off the mount. If you loose the allen wrench you could be in trouble.
This receiver has 3 preset channels A,B &C; with 10 channel settings on each. It also has direct tune feature.You can scroll through the channel settings with the remote or the dial on the receiver itself.You can go back for the last thirty minutes of programing & play it again if you really like it or you were out of the room & missed it.I have three of these & REALLY LIKE THEM!
I brought this VCR/DVD Combo from a Wal-Mart a number of years ago. It's been a pretty good combo for me. The VCR seemed to get really bad in tracking about a year after I brought it, but I don't use it anymore. I did find one problem with the DVD player that popped up on ceratin DVDs. It didn't want to play certain newer DVDs. That's really the only trouble I've had with it. I clean the DVD with a DVD cleaner abut every 10 houirs of use and it continues to work like a dream. I noted one reviewer note that there was no eject on the remote. There isn't, but the cut out is there for one. I had to clean the remote out once as some coke got spilled on it and gummed it up. I noted that on the right, right below the power button, above the channel up button and to the right of the Display button is a empty space. When I clean up the remote I discovered a button on the board at that spot. There just wasn't a hole cut out there. When I checked it out, it was the eject button for both the VCR and the DVD. (I wouldn't suggest doing what I did, but I have some background in servicing VCRs and the remotes that go with them and I decided to see if it would work to place a botton there for the eject. It worked and I just happened to have a small shaft I could put there and now I have a functioning eject on the remote. I have no idea why the manufacturer didn't just put one there but they didn't. Overall, this deck had been a good one but it is a bit out of date.
This camera arrived and I was amazed at how friendly it is. Previously I shot film with a Nikon N70 as a serious amateur occasionally making some money with it. All I had to do was charge the battery, easily set the time and date and it was ready to go. The controls for even the more complicated features are very intuitive if you just spend a little time glancing through the manual. Because it's winter in Minnesota, I haven't had any time yet to use it outside but the shots I've taken with just the on camera flash have came out well. I'm still not sure what I'm going to use for an everyday lens for this camera but in the meantime, my AF 35 to 80 lens from my N70 works very well. The 2gb card that I bought for it has plenty of capacity even if I shoot in RAW. I still have plenty to learn especially about some of the on-camera editing features but everything has been so easy to learn so far so I expect that to come quickly as well.
In response to "that guy" who said " don't listen to this guy who said it is a step backwards". This is a review of a camera not a judgement of people and their eyesight or if they knock the camera they "can't afford it or don't understand it.As stated I have years of photographic experience and compared the camera to the Nikon Coolpix 990. I have had the 990 since the first day it came out (about 3 years ago) and it has been one of Nikons biggest selling digital for many reasons. I also campared it to the camera it's ment to replace , the Coolpix 5000.In my review I stated many people will like this camera and it does take good pictures, but compared to the new technology that's out there and the compitition from other camera makers (Canons new G5 for instance, and I don't own any Canon products) the 5400 as a whole is a disappiontment.People shouldn't write a review based on having a product for a week and comparing it to nothing.I've used Nikons for over twenty years. I have always expected improvements with new models and most time they didn't disappoint. I loved (and still do) my Coolpix 990. The 5400 is a downer.First, it's made in Korea! The smaller sensor is stretched for quality. The dull 1.5" LCD screen is also a step in the wrong direction (if you can even see the image on it). Nikon's older 5000 had a larger chip and 1.8" screen. Nikon should be making better cameras. Cameras with larger chips and a nice 2" LCD (don't be fooled when they say the smaller chip is better technology, not!) Many people will love this camera and say they get great pictures with it. With the right know-how and software you can get excellnt images with a 2-3 MP camera. It's cute and does have a great amount of features (why I gave it 3 stars). If you want better images get one of the new SLR's.For your money stay with what you have ( 2-3 MP) or spend half the money and get a 3 or 4 MP (from [Amazon.com]) and wait for a better product from Nikon or something from the competition that's more reasonably priced...
The Ni-MH batteries included with this set cannot be recharged anymore. The died after only about 15 hours of use.
Received just what I ordered in a timely manner. Will purchase from vendor again.
I have this for about 7 years now (till it I damaged/wrecked it manually by accident last month... already purchased a replacment)It has been very faithful to me doing a very simple job: testing your LAN cable, and it does it well and easy to understand.It just lights up each LED in sequence: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. If the remote side doesn't light at all or not in sequential order it's either a crossover cable or a faulty cable (the latter 99% of the time). Using this along with aTRENDnet Network Probe for TC-TP1, they have become my 'dynamic duo' of cable finding and testing.It uses a 9V battery and while it is a bit difficult to fit it in, once you're in, you're good to go. Never had cause to use the coax adapters, though.While I have heard there is better (aka fluke), the cost is simply not just not in my budget right now. Until then, I highly recommend this for your budget network cable testing and tone generating needs.
I've had my camera for about a year now and I have absolutely zero complaints. Its stylish, compact, easy to load batteries, and of course- takes great quality pictures. I'm not too much of a techie, so I don't speak megapixels and optics, but take my word for it, it works great!
My first AirPlay had problems, but XtremeMac replaced it and the new one is great. So easy to use and small. What a great Product.
This is copper clad aluminum speaker wire. I should have known based on the price for 100 feet of 14 gauge. I think Amazon should mention in the description that it is copper clad aluminum and not 100% copper. It's not bad at 23 cents a foot. Its easy to work with, its accurately described as 14 gauge and 100 feet. I am using it with a 7 channel home theater. I intend to replace the wires for FL, FR, and C channels with 10 gauge pure copper as I am using a high current power amp 200 watts/channel to drive these speakers. The RCA copper clad can drive my surrounds for now.
The delivery service on this product worked out extremely well. I ordered 2-4 days before I wanted it delivered (for a birthday no less), and it arrived one day ahead of time. The person I gave this to thinks it's one of the best gifts they have received. I'd recommend this specific model to anyone: it has good interface and is very easy to use.
On my last vist to Circuit City, I had the chance to play with one of these. Unlike the gentleman with the Bluetooth problems, I was able to pair this stereo with my Bluetooth phone in a matter of minutes (without a manual, I might add). Cranked it up and listened to my MP3's, while I walked around Circuit City shopping. The Sony unit perfomed extraordinarily with adequate volume and good sound for a standard sized room. I would buy this if I was in the market for a mini-stereo system.
I recieved this player for Christmas for me to take on Baseball Road Trips In College and it has worked great for me, definetly recommended
The remote battery died within two weeks. Unfortunately I didn't read all the reviews to realize that this is a big problem for this remote. I am sending it back.
I was a little concerned when I bought this printer. It's an expensive printer for someone who doesn't have that much volume to print, but as I have seen samples of the print before I felt very attracted to the quality of it. But as the first job came out I knew I made the right choice. This printer is absolutely amazing! It's incredibly fast and the quality of the work is outstanding! The colors are beautiful and the touch of wax makes the final job even more nicer. Speaking of the wax, it attracts me the fact that it's economical (the printer should always be on), and is more "ecological" then laser and ink-jet.It's not noise at all, and it's so simple to manage... just love it!
You have to consider that wire mouse is better in all category compare to wireless just name apart. Wireless is freedom but battery takes it back. This mouse is perfect if you have USB port on right side of your laptop (if you are righty or left side for lefty) so short wire isn't a problem. Just love it the way USB wire get wrap around and takes no space in laptop bag. Performance is not mean less compare to my home MX1000 laser mouse. You can't ask for more at low price ($13)..enjoy
The router is not compatible with XBOX Live and the XBOX 360 Adapter. What else is there to say?
Apprehensive was my first impression of adding this (or any unit) to my system. However, by following directions and allowing my apple g-5 desktop to do its thing, my backup disk is running and doing it's job as advertised. No problems so far, it 's a great unit!
Does not fit the olympus C-7000 zoom. mjor bummer as the list of cameras in the ad states that it does.
Works very well BUT the cord is fragile...it bends easily and gives a "snap-crackle & pop" sound; so they DO NOT LAST LONG! :( It would be FANTASTIC if MS addressed this issue because it SUCKS having to re-purchase every 7-9 months; but then MAYBE THAT's THEIR OBJECTIVE!
I bought this to replace another Rangebooster in my home. The signal is erratic. Sometimes I get good signal. Most of the time the signal is weak. By the way, it is located about 10' from the router.
The best things about the this mp3 player, is that it looks pretty.Everything else about the player is horrible. This mp3 player is made by Microsoft, but is completely incompatible with any of Microsofts media (i.e. PlayForSure, Windows Media Player). Not to mention, the online service to buy music is horrible compared to the iPod. I feel that they make it uneccesarily more difficult to purchase a song.To buy music, you have to purchase "Zune points". You are forced to buy points in "chunks" so that Microsoft can save themselves credit card processing fees. Microsoft already has been giving in to the music industry, and is likely to start charging more for popular songs. So instead of paying an equivalent of $1.00 per song, you will likely be paying $2-$3 per song.What does this mean for you?What this means is that you can spend money buying points, and because the songs are not flat amounts, you will end up with left-over music points from your "chunks" of points that don't add up to enough points to spend. You essentially have money floating in limbo!It would be much better if you can could just be charged for what you want, and not be forced to have wasted points laying around.This mp3 player DOES NOT support podcasts! This is terrible, as there is absolutely no reason to pick this mp3 player over any other mp3 player.The WIFI IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK! You might think "Cool. So I can sync files from my computer's mp3 library without having to plug in a USB cable, right?" WRONG! All this allows you to do it transfer a song to another Zune, which will only be playable on another Zune for 3 plays!!!!After that the songs erases itself. And then the Zune asks you to purchase the copy. This is really annoying, because it will do this to songs that are already free! It's a mid-advertised feature. This is not WIFI, it is a self-advertising mp3 player.Horrible mp3 player. My money $250 would have been far better spent on a Nintendo Wii.
We gave it as a gift for our daughter-in-law for Christmas. She says it works wonderfully and so handy to use.
Very nice case, lots of storage, well laid out and adaptable to however you need to set it up. The battery pack and filter was a nice bonus.
Though the overwhelming majority of the people who have left feedback stated the unit worked great, I was still concerned by the minority who reported having problems...but the unit works GREAT! It's the best thing since sliced bread! Now all my cabinets are closed and my components are hidden - and my wife is happy. (Yea!)After I received the unit, I placed the emitters on the IR "eyes" of my components, mounted the display LED, and placed the main IR Receiver on the back of my flat panel (like the instructions said) and I was up and running in 10 minutes.The people who left negative reviews often said they had a lot of IR interference from their flat panel. I could only pick up that interference if I pointed the main IR Receiver directly at the TV (it is directional). (FYI: TV is a new Samsung LED)My ONLY minor criticisms are about build quality. This unit is cheaper than most (if not all) the other units I looked at, and I think they make up the savings on the construction. The bottom panel of my unit was loose and the wires to the emitters are thin and look fragile. HOWEVER, I would take this FULLY FUNCTIONAL cheaper unit over a more expensive unit any day. You only have to place the wires once and I didn't buy it to win a beauty contest.
Most user reviews of monitors say, "I looked at a lot of monitors..." Well, I've been looking at LCD monitors ever since they came out---o when I finally convinced my wife that we should move into the 21st century and replace our CRT, I knew quite a bit about LCD's!I chose the 710N because it had the best combination of clarity, color, speed, and price. I haven't regretted it for a moment---it's an absolute joy. It looks every bit as good as the Sony my friend paid considerably more for.Some people have complained that they couldn't find the model with the ivory frame, just the black. This boggles me. When you're looking at your desktop, a video, etc., why do you want a light-colored frame distracting you? (It makes as much sense to me as people who buy certain computers because the cases come in cute candy colors---but anyway...) Considering that you're focusing on the monitor's display, not the frame, I feel the frame should be as unobtrusive as possible. On the 710N, even the controls are smoothly integrated into the frame's bottom edge. It's as elegantly neutral a design as you'll find.If you're shopping for your first LCD monitor, or upgrading from an older one, I don't think this great monitor will disappoint you.
Seems well made enough (how tricky is it to make a ferrite collar?), but the actual inside diameter is less than 1/4", so I couldn't use them because they wouldn't close around my cords. I contacted the seller and they sent replacements, but they were the exact same thing. If you don't need the full 1/4", you should be fine. If you do, look elsewhere.Edit: I've been able to use some of these on some cheap HDMI cables I bought, so that's cool.
I got this 8GB class 6 SDHC card after first ordering one made by ADATA, which was returned because it was defective. The Transcend card worked fine, no problems. I also have a 4GB card from the same manufacturer, and that is also okay. Seems to be fast, so if it lasts the 10000 insert/removal cycles it claims (which may take 30 years to test under normal conditions) it should be fine.
Perfect case to fit my A560. Mesh pocket on the front will hold spare batteries and SD card. There is a hole on the top which I assume is for the camera strap. This can be annoying if you wear the case on your belt and need to make a quickdraw to snap a pic.
Does not work with non-Apple base stations! I had a PowerMac G5. I was told by Apple retail store clerks it will work any wireless G access points. But No! At my house my PC can see no less than 6 wireless AP's (some from neighbors, one mine). But this Airport card can only see one (which is an Apple Airport Station)! Tried everything ( Googled, set encryption modes, slow downed my LinkSys WAP tranfering bitrate to 2Mbps etc...) and no luck. Returning it tomorrow.
I have had a couple of these and they work wonderfully. I have had the service through this for over 8 years now.
I've bought about eight of these drives in the past year and they work great for a particular use-case I have. I use them with BitLocker drive encryption on Windows 7 Enterprise laptops, and these drives are consistently detected at boot time unlike some other flash drives I've tried. Low price, the right size, and boot time detection/use make these a good choice for my needs. As a plus they have a loop or lanyard so that they are easy to attach to your keys/cases/person.
I just bought my third pair. Yes, they sound good, Yes, they are light and are ideal for running. Yes, they fail in the same way since 2003 (or earlier!). My first pair lasted many years, finally lost one channel. My second pair lasted less than one year, lost one channel. My third pair...well...Sony, listen up. It's a great product, but if you can figure out how to keep the wires connected to the plug, I'd pay the extra $0.50 to make that happen.
It has everything that you could need. I lost most the pieces after a few months, but I would recommend just parting out a tool kit and buying each piece individually. Each piece was quality built though!
This Portable Speaker System Rocks! Ok-Seriously-You want really good feedback-here it is. It sounds better then any of the Ipod Docking stereo systems out there. We tested them all out between the Apple store and Target which carries the Ihome line. It even sounds better then the Apple machine or the Bose system. I take it all over the place. My wife cleans an 18 Bedroom/18 bathroom estate each week and she can listen to all of her favorite downloads/podcasts,etc. all over the home. It sounds and looks great. It has preformed better then we had imagined. Enjoy your purchase.
I bought this because I was trying to stay away from 'work one year eurekas.' In that aspect it was a success. It lasted for two. It is heavy, too heavy to do stairs with, and looks substantial but a Dyson it is NOT! It couldnt live up to the challenge of pet hair and was cumbersome to maneuver. It finally died after two years, and my DH is one that takes them apart and rescusitates them for a bit longer. Not bad since eurekas tend to die after a year.We finally did get that dyson and boy did we see the difference. Amazing for heavy duty spring cleaning. For the downstairs every day use, I HIGHLY recommend a Bissell Helix I think is the name. Amazing suction on pet hair. If I have to replace that every year, I'll do so gladly because it cleans really well
This product is faster then the M card when it comes to writing to the card. The M cards were incredibly slow, sometimes taking several seconds. This card was much faster. This also adds a panoramic feature that I have yet to use. Still, a good product, this is reall the old card you should get if you have an Olympus camera requiring an xD card.
These are the best speakers that I have purchased the sound is great, I highly recommend them
I purchased this battery as a spare. It is the same size as the one that came with the HDD recorder. The batteries drain fairly fast if you do a ton of on and off shots like I have done for our newborn. No complaints. Also purchased small plug-in charger for the battery only. This is a must because it means you do not need to carry the docking station unless you plan on filling the hard drive before you can access a computer to download.
My sharp camcorder do just what i wanted it to do I truely love useing it .It is the best that i have ever had. Thank you again.
I love this camera for many reasons: It is lightweight even if a little more bulky that my pocket sized digital; it has a wonderful large screen. It has a fantastic zoom; it takes great photos at night; it is easy to readjust to different lighting situations although the auto feature usually picks the right exposure. I have some really beautiful photos taken with this camera. The optical image stabilization zoom works really well and I have stunning photos of flowers that I saw in the tropics. I even got wonderful action shots without changing the setting from auto to action. The battery life is long although I bought a few more.My only criticism is that it's a bit bulky and I am challenged to find just the right way to carry it. I have some concern about the screen getting scratched when I throw it into my bag. So far, no problem.
I needed this to replace the one that came with my Garmin Nuvi. Works great and the price on Amazon was the best.I picked up the dashboard mount to use in place of the suction cup, but if you don't mind the suction cup ring on your windshield, this is fine by itself.
Item arrived ahead of schedule and is just as described. Installed and using to date and no problems, works just fine. What can you say about a cable,either it works or it doesn't. I'm happy with buy.
We had one of these when I was growing up, it was called a FAX...
i ordered this cyan HP catridge from Databazaar. i ordered it on Dec 14 in pm with free standard shipping. I received it on Dec 15 in the am. My printer recognised it as a genuine HP cartridge it is off & running
This is a wonderful little piece of equipment. I was able to save my photos and big documents on this little flash drive. It has a great deal of memory, the set up was easy and I'm not a computer wise. I ordered this one in blue. It's nice that it comes in fun colors. All in all, I am very pleased with this product.
I ordered it then I didn't need it. So I stored it for later use. It looks just like what I ordered
Product turned on when I bought it, but would not charge. Battery eventually died, leaving me with an iPAQ that will not turn on at all. To make matters worse, the HX4700 series will soon no longer be supported by HP, so they cannot do anything for me! The seller never mentioned this problem, and VERY LIKELY sold it knowing he could not get anything for it. BUYER BEWARE!!!!
This is an e excellent product that was mentioned by Mark Wen....? of the Detroit Free Press. He's right. Excellent quality and SO simple to use!Buying as gifts.
We use the door/window sensors for our X10 alarm that we bought 7 years ago.Good:*They are small*They use AA batteries.. which is great... if a battery needs replaced it is cheap and you most likely already have them at home.* They are easy to install, you can screw in or use the double sided tape they come with.* We have used our sensors for 7 years now and have yet to replace one due to any reason.Bad:* I learned this by accident but if someone like your teenager wants to take the batteries out and then open the window it will not alert the main alarm console!!! The light will blink and that is it!!!!!! Also this is bad for intruders!!!* AA batteries do not have the life of those small expensive ones so be prepared to replace the batteries every few months!
Printer kept jamming, cleaned it, and used different papers, but nothing helped, finally replaced this belt, and no more jams. Product was as advertised, and sent quickly. recommend this company.
I'm going through my third pair in the last couple years. Yes, they are not PARTICULARLY durable, since I exercise a lot. The speakers and wires corrode from sweating. But I never had poor sound from wires falling out, despite knocking them off my head constantly while running around the gym.You get a great balance of bass and mid-range. Not too much treble boost, which is distracting when you're working out. Of course, I'm not comparing them to my Beats Studio...Positives:- PRICE!- SUPER light and compact- above average soundI'm buying two this time.
This is my second Lacie 500 gb ext drive. The first was a d2 Extreme, then I bought this brick version. I see no difference in performance but the noise level of the brick version is *much* higher than the d2 version. If you have a quiet office and want to keep it that way, get the d2 version instead of this one. Otherwise, they're identical, if you only need a USB 2 interface.
I did a lot of research on the Sigma 18-50 f 2.8 zoom lens before I bought it. I have to say that it meets everything I've read about it. It is fast, really sharp and enables use in lower light and gives you the opportunity to get good depth of field. This is a lens worthy of replacing the standard kit lens included with most DSLRs. Five stars.
It is a cheap hmdi cable, with decent prices for shipping. nothing wrong with the items, and are a great cheap addition to my tv setup, and one for the laptop bag just in case I want to put video out through hdmi. If for whatever reason I need more of them, I'll get these
This is Digital Camera #4 for me. Started out with a Fuji Finepix 2800 and loved it. Moved to a Fuji Finepix 4900 and loved it. Wanted a small digital camera to carry in a pocket so I bought the Sony P5. I still keep it with me where ever I go. Wanted to to move to a Prosumer type camera and after hours of research I decided on the Minolta Dimage 7Hi. GREAT CAMERA - I had to go back to Photography 101 to remember all the different aspects of photography once I left the fully automatic mode. This camera is nearly professional level, only missing interchangable lens. This camera may be my last digital camera purchase.
First, don't let the photos 'Jesse' posted back in 2006 put you off. I had this problem with my first pair, from about then, but have gotten two pairs since, and the plastic on the wires is completely different, and hasn;t done this on any subsequent sets.I love the sound: they will deliver pretty much whatever your player will pump, short of eardrums bleeding. I use the medium-size rubber cuffs for day-to-day, because they let in enough sound for me to hear what's going on around me. On airplanes and long train rides, I switch to the largest cuffs, to block out almost all noise and deliver all of the music to my eardrums.The cuffs occasionally fall off, easpecially when you catch the wire on something and the whole 'phone gets jerked out of your ear.The wires are a reasonable balance between light enough to not be noticed when working out or jogging, and heavy enough to support the wiring inside. I'd still like a little more 'beef' at the joints where the wires split or terminate.These have the same mechanics as the '-ex71LP' model, which I tried and hated because the short-cable/extension-cable pairing doesn't work if you wear your player at your waist as I do. The joint where the short cable plugs to the extension, necessary to reach to your waist, creates a heavy weight in the middle of the cable that jerks and slaps with every step you take, quickly pulling the short-side earbud out of your ear. This is a great config for upper-arm-worn equipment, however, as it greatly reduces the amont of cable to deal with.One last thing. Some folks don't get the short-side/long-side mismatched lengths of the earbud cables. Instead of a symmetrical 'Y' shape, one side is about 4-6" long, and the other is about 18-20" long. WTF? It's to run the cable from ear-to-ear BEHIND your neck. This gets it out of your way when typing, won't hang up on buttons or zippers, and, from the front, these 'buds being so small, no one will know you're jacked in.Wrote this review while shopping for the best price on my 4th set in 3 years. So they DO wear out (connection failure, same as last year's) but they're almost disposible at the Amazon price, and the sound is great to me.
Sold by Amazon so no issues in ordering and delivery :) The product itself is reputed. I was considering Hoya 72mm DMC PRO1 as it was cheaper but after some research found out that Hoya filters are a bit difficult to clean (leave streaks) that reminded me that indeed I had similar issues with earlier Hoya filters that I owned so finally went with this one.
I have this unit working with Windows XP and the Linksys BEFWS4 wireless hub. The WUSB11 is a power hog, so it won't work with passive USB hubs. It wasn't easy configuring the unit with WEP, and I never really figured out what the problem was. The tech support from Linksys has been absolutely horrendous. In the end, my unit decided to die, and now I have to send it back to Linksys to get a new one. If you have a laptop, go for a more reliable wireless PC Card solution (I recommend the Orinoco Gold from Lucent). Not recommended.
i placed an order back in oct 2010 for items from Light Impressions and to date they have failed to either ship the products or offered a refund. I cannot support a company that does not support it's customers. The financial office at Light Impressions is being moved to Florida and the customer support people have no idea as to when it will be back in operation, until then no refunds for customers In my case that has been 3 months to date. Getting Customer Service on the phone is an act of God and they do not reply to e-mail. Oh they will take your money, but do not bank on getting your order and just wait for the non-refund hits you. Every three weeks, I have been promised the check is coming in two weeks, well it's been three months now and STILL NO REFUND! Do Not Buy From Light Impressions they do not care about their customers and do not stand behind their 100% satisfaction Guaranty. You will be left holding the bag with no products and no refund. They once were a good company to do business with, not now. Customer Service just laughs at you, if you call and all you get is mad. Save your money buy elsewhere! Just not worth all the mess and hate when they fail to ship your order or refund your money. What big company doesn't have a secondary method for handling refunds in a 45 day window at least? LIGHT IMPRESSIONS No ORDER NO REFUND!Light Impressions failed on so many levels in my case. The original order Oct 20, 2010 I was never told items were on back-order at anytime. I called Dec 12, 2010 to find that tidbit out and canceled the order at that time, because it wasn't going to meet my deadline. Jan 12, 2011 I called was told about the accounting dept. moving to Florida and refund will be out in two weeks, well that never happened. Call again Feb 16, 2011 told the same story, but now the accounting office is being moved back to Califorina and I might see something next month or the next...... Is this a company you want to be mixed up with? I ask you! There is no honor and they have lost my trust! I am beginning to think, I will never see my money ever now! Small wonder that all my local camera shops have stop carrying their products. You might as well light your money on fire than spend it with Light Impressions
I am totally gob smacked. I have read so much about these things and how brilliant they are. i was totally underwhelmed with what sounds like $20 earbuds. Are the ones i bought off Amazon fake or is this just hyperbole from Monster. On the same day i purchased some Sennheiser CX 500's for $30 off Ebay which probably should have been fake at that price but turned out to be light years ahead of the Monsters. Bass is muddy. midrange, confused, and highs either not there or lacking any transient separation.....they're terrible!!!. How can i tell if they're a fake??... I wouldn't have a clue but if they are Monster need to do something quick as this only leads to uncertainty from the buyer...C'mon Amazon...what's the go here??
I just used this to convert my parents VHS over to DVD this Christmas. The quality was pretty good (not this things fault, but the VHS's). It worked fantastic! My only issue with this product is that the software options for dvd menus STINK! Some of the worst designs ever & you can't add your own! I ended up just having no menu for my project because they were so bad.
Overall, this is a great product and very sturdy. However, beware of the four lag bolts supplied with the product (these are the bolts that secure the mount to the wall). One of the lag bolts snapped in half during our installation and I see that this has also happened to other reviewers of this product. Considering that these bolts are 'where the rubber meets the road' I highly recommend purchasing stainless steel lag bolts and tossing the Sanus supplied bolts in the garbage.
Extremely satisfied with product. Some difficulty in downloading from a CP. Instructions a little confusing. Overall high quality device with better picture quality than anticipated.
We have been using this dock CONSTANTLY since our baby was born...and it has worked perfectly every time, producing excellent photos! I use the EasyShare DX6440 camera with it.A few things about the cost-per-print issue. If you are paying 60-62 cents per print, you are not looking hard enough for a good price. I've found deals that knock the price down to 50 cents per print or better.Also...the dock and the included software make it very easy to place 2 or 4 different pictures on one 4x6 piece of paper. This is handy if you want to, for example, send pictures of your baby to family/friends, and show your baby in different poses without using up as much paper.And finally...the convenience is well worth the cost. I love having a print in my hands a couple of minutes after taking the picture. The dock is VERY portable as well...just need a nearby outlet. I was printing pictures in the hospital right after the baby was born! Definitely worth the extra cost, in my opinion.A first-class printer all the way!
Got a new DVR box that only had a toslink audio out port. My receiver only has one toslink port and it is currently used by my PS3. This converter saved me from buying a new receiver. No loss in audio quality, simple to set up, works great.
The DVD player is horrendous. You would expect a $4000 system to at least have the capability of playing DVD's properly. I watched 2 new DVD's and both could not play the end of the movies. I had to finish watching them on my 5 yr old Sony DVD player. I have read about others having problems with DVD's burned from a DVD burner but these were orginals (V for Vendetta). I will soon be contacting Bose about this issue as my unit is only a few months old. I had upgraded from the Lifestyle 25 because the disc magazine was stuck on that unit. I am very disappointed and disgusted after paying so much money for a terrible DVD player.
The camera works fine and I record performances of the various bands I play with. The sound is ok (just remember to keep your fingers away from the mike), and it records fairly well in most nightclub situations, but if it's dark, the video will be dark as well. The USB connection is a great thing, but remember that it needs to be disconnected via the software before you jerk the camera away from the computer. I damaged the hard drive with my very first use, and now I can only record 16min. of video before I'm full. It was MY fault.
Out of a 50 pack, at least a dozen or so of them were broken - that's nearly 25% of them! I suppose the product itself is good enough, but to have so many arrive broken is unacceptable.I didn't notice the broken ones until more than a month after I ordered them, so I cannot get a refund. If you order this item, make sure to check all of the cases when they arrive!
I bought one of these Pyramat's about a year ago and since everyone around me wants to know where to get one! When your sittin around with some friends and you don't want to offer them a slice of the ground to rest their backside, just pull out the pyramat from storage and you will have a friend for life.And now they have a pyramat that can itegrate with a gaming system? There goes my day job....
This is a very nice looking product, but it comes up short on a number of key areas in MP3 mode. 1. It is not possible to search throughout a song. For example, let's say we are listening to an MP3 track and we want to rewind it a bit. Not possible. It's 2000 for pete's sake. 2. Holding the fast forward button down causes the unit to advance to the next album. 3. No MP3 label information display.Philips can do better. Especially with the sticker price, they should be ashamed. I would have kept it had it allowed me to fast forward and rewind while playing mp3 tracks; the mp3 label info display wasn't all that important to me. I just bought a similar device that allows me to fast forward and rewind. It also displays MP3 artist/track info, the only problem is that it is a major pain to move to different albums. oh well, it too shall be returned...
I was hesitant at first, because I had become very attached to my trusty D-Link DGL-4300 108G Gaming Router and I was concerned that this newer model would not be much of an upgrade. I was very pleased to find that not only was the router incredibly easy to install, but it made a very significant improvement to my speed online, including online gaming. It also eliminated connection issues that I had been experiencing whilst uploading to Flickr. My home network flows a lot faster too and I get a more instant response from my PS3 when I navigate streamed content from my main PC, that acts as my media server. This router does also have a Gigabit WAN, so there's ample future-proofing there!Overall, I am delighted with this new model, but I have not bothered with the Wireless or USB features. I am still concerned about health issues with Wireless devices and also security. I am also not particularly interested in the USB feature as I had read that it was flawed in many ways, and I just do not have time to mess around with something that isn't solidly built. Apart from that, this is a first class router and has made my Internet connection run much faster!
I bought this a few days a ago and it shipped overnight which was very nice.Pros:great sound, easy set-up, no need to buy a recieverCons:I Needed a converter cable to hook it up to my TV, the wires to the back speakers were not long enough.Over all a great system and with about $20 of extra cable/wiring I was able to get it set up and running in one try.
I've being in this market since 1992, whem I bought my first Philips Cd-Recorder, an 1X recorder that would not work as a reader.I've done so much in this fiels that I started to resell them in my region, and as the need of my clients also selling CD-printers. So I sold those teribles Rimage printers that never works, Primera models that gave me so much trobles, but finily I found a one model that works just as fine as it is written in the brochure.It is a title printer and no more hand writng on CDs or DVDs discs.Just imagem handling a disc to some one, business or personal, and they ask you how have you done this great job even before looking what is in it, just for the external looking. And for under $1oo.Ok you can not do as good as an inkjet printer in high resolution full color with pictures, but you can print your mesagem in a much faster way. And there are those termal ones with professional looking, but you can print your mesage in a much cheapper way.So for the price, it is a great deal.I did not rated it as a 5 stars but it deleaver a professional looking with its 4 stars.
Product is good for users - not for software developers.
Exactly the right one for the right price. I did have to purchase a screw at the hardware store to secure the support bar, but that was no big deal.
The 8800 ultra is basically a overclocked 8800 gtx with a better fan which makes it the current king of graphics cards and the most powerfull dx 10 card availble. theres no real need to buy this card if you already have an 8800 gtx the increase in frames will be very small unless you running at 2560x1600 res.most 8800 gtx card's can be overclocked slightly faster than the ultra but you will need good cooling since the 8800 gtx runs pretty hot to start with it should also be noted that the ultra can actually be overclocked alot more than the 8800 even then you wont see much diffrence.if youre looking to buy this card i would suggest you hold off the new g92 which are said to be almost 3 times as fast as the 8800 should be released during novmber(probably the 12th).UPDATE the new release date for the new nvidia cars will be sometime in febury hopefullt
These seem to be a little high in price.....but if you get a short it will be money well spent.High quality, and heavy duty.
I would have to say that apart from headphones helping you hear I had no clue when I first started on the road to my new realm of beautiful sound quality! I am by no means at the end yet but the Skullcandy Lowrider headphones I picked up were an amazing investment! I have a laptop and I am what you would call the "poor college student" I love my music and I never knew it could sound so good! I am slowly working my way up on the understanding chain of nice full class headphones and these little guys pack my kind of punch!Biggest pro! They give full surround sound feeling in headphones with nice amounts of bass and good equalization while moving the sound from the forward of the ears to the back and it's an all around tantalizing taste for the eardrums.Biggest con~ My ears are not used to wearing full headphones yet so I have to put em down every couple of hours and let my ears recoup from the soft spongy pads.The in between stuff~! They are stylish, dynamic, can fold into a very small space!!!, stay on head fairly well, medium cord *not too long but possibly a little short for some people*In my opinion they are well worth what I paid for em, good for the buy! Again this a fairly new guy to the realm of full headphones but whatever I like my lowriders!J
I could never get it to work with my s720i. It connected to Vista Premium just fine, but no communication could be established with my wrist unit.
Not compatible with late 90s Ford premium audio in dash cassette deck. I did test my deck with an actual cassette and it plays fine, so deck is working fine.Tried inserting this into the cassette deck with the XM logo facing upwards on my late 90s Ford truck equipped with the factory premium audio. The deck tries to play it then spits it out for some odd reason.Flipped it around with the printed text facing down and blank side up and carefully put it in since the cord was exiting from the wrong side of the unit and was at risk of getting snagged inside the tape deck. I only got one channel of audio, right channel, but man did it sound very rich and crisp! Sticking my finger into the deck itself and pressing on different areas of the tape seems to help bring back the left channel but my fiddling causes the deck to eject the tape. I'm going to continue to experiment and maybe I can get it to work. I don't blame NewEgg or seller for this problem, it's just one of those random things I guess and at this price I still have no regrets.
If you're looking for a good, all-around DVD player to start your home theater, or for casual watching, buy this Toshiba model. It is PERFECT! The image quality is simply outstanding. It's better than my friend's [...] high-end player, and that's without the fancy inputs, such as component. The colors are rich and juicy. The people stand right out. The grim movies look great, too. Fight Club never looked better! This is the next best thing to a progressive scan player. Buy it, now.
I have been using this product for about 6 months and have had no issues with it.Be aware that it does not come with an XM antenna. I got mine in a package deal through another source so this wasn't and issue for me.FM reception is clear. XM reception is clear as long as you follow the basic XM guideline of a clear view of the southern sky. Lots of programmable buttons. You get a full 10 numbers so you can directly enter the channel number of the XM stations. With three different brightness levels, the dimming screen is very nice so that you aren't blinded at night. It has an aux port so that you can plug another audio source up to it. I keep a Zune dock plugged into it.Also the clock can be synced with the XM satellites so that you know the time you see is the time it actually is.The only negative that I have found is that once you turn the XM Radio off, it does not remember what channel it was on the next time you turn it on and defaults to XM Channel 1. Its not a major concern as i have most of my favorite channels programmed to a button.
Particularmente la marca Sandisk, me parece una de las mejores, y el producto tiene una excelente calidad de sonido. Estoy muy satisfecha con mi compra.
I get error messages when I try to use this product and Netgear's technical support is located in India, which means I have to repeat my serial number 10 times, only to have them refuse to help me because I bought the product more than 6 months ago. I will never buy another Netgear product!
We've bought so many of these... they always work fine and the cost isn't too bad. If you have house rabbits and a lazy husband do yourself a favor and buy two.
You've probably been hearing all about ipods (unless you've been locked in a cupboard for 3 years) and how they are the best and only MP3 player out there. Well, they're not (either) with the Rio carbon being THE player to get.Compared to the ipod mini, for $50 less, you get 1gig more space, a plug and play interface (just plug it into any computer with win 2000+ and transfer files in explorer), a 20 hour battery (2.5x apples at least), better sound quality (I think anyway) and the list goes on. Better compatibility with audio formats (MP3, WMA, WAV), can use loads of music stores, not just crummy iTunes, a better navigation system (the non tactile everything is annoying). The wheel on the carbon is great, as you can just change volume like that. It's also more stylish I think, and will show that you're not a clone who has to get an ipod.Other players are good, but just don't compare, with the Creative muvo2 having an awful navigation system, and the zen micro again going the all non tactile route (even for volume). Some players may be decent, but are double the size of the carbon (another one of its huge advantages). If more space is essential to you though, I suggest the rio karma, which is amazing value, playback, sound and navigation.The one minor issue is the static issue many people mention, but I think it has been resolved now anyway, but a bit of nail varnish on the jack isn't that hard, but most earphones come with the plastic part as far as I've seen. The case is also not the best I've seen, but vaja make a superb custom designed case for $40 or so, which you can get for saving all that money from not buying an ipod!
Used the kit to hook up a Pioneer GM-5400T amp bridged mono @ 380w to a 12" kicker sub. While this kit isn't rated for 380w (200w kit), I'm not pushing my system to the limits by any means. Note that the 300w kit uses the same 8 gauge wire, the main difference seems to be that it includes a fancier fuse holder and a 60 amp fuse. I'm still running off the original 30 amp fuse, which tells me this kit is sufficient for my amperage needs.The only thing I wasn't crazy about is that the fuse holder isn't integrated into the main power wire, but rather it is molded onto about a 1 foot section which you must crimp onto the main wire. As I mentioned, the kit functions just fine, so I suppose it didn't do any harm. The kit comes with a piece of shrink wrap which is the same length as the included crimp connector, which makes the wrap useless. It is a good kit at a reasonable price.
Two problems:1. Would not GOTO properly, never could get an object in the FOV no matter which type of alignment I tried. I have other Celestron scopes, and their GOTO performance is great, but not this 6 SE model.2. Grinding noise from gears. I have another Celestron scope, and I know the sound of normal gear movement. Maybe this gear problem accounts for the poor GOTO performanceSent it back for full refund.
I have a canon sx 110is camera and this product works like its part of that camera. I compared this card with other products from Kingston, Sandisk etc and this was the cheapest :-). Nice and fast inspite of being 16 gb card. Note that it is SDHC card and not SD card, so check your product manual before you buy it.
It came fast, it's cheap and it's pretty decent quality. It's a steal honestly~ I use it avidly for multiple uses (Laptop, PS3, Cable) and have had it for MORE than a long while~ Recommended :]
This is a good little basic bracket. Doesn't claim to do much, but delivers well on holding your VESA-mount display to the wall.I have it adjusted to hold the display at a slight tilt, which is a nice feature.My only complaint is that the screws that came with it were not the ideal length for my application. But replacement screws were only a few cents at the hardware store. Can't please everyone.
High quality product with good price. I received the filter 6 days before scheduled arrival date.
Fantastic price, fantastic results. The best way to watch my grandson grow from 1000 miles away, and hear him too!
My first set after a fair amount of use gave up. Because the sound quality and sound isolation is good I bought a second set. After very little use they quit working. They can't be fixed, even by the manufacturer, and the warranty is useless. Replacing the filters is also a hassle and expensive. Not recommended when there are so many other choices out there. I feel like I wasted $80.00.
This is a good backpack. The only problem I had was that she gave a piece of rubber, but I'm still advising the purchase of this backpack.
I bought and returned two APC versions of this outlet, since their shutoff sensor could not be adjusted. The Smart Strip overcomes this with a potentiometer dial and simple instructions.Note: The adjustment still does not work with very low amperage devices plugged into the master outlet (e.g., small cable box).
I've recently begun to feel the wrath of the infamous Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (kind of knew it was coming...was just a matter of time) from extensive coding and overall computer usage. Thanks to CTS, I am not able to use conventional keyboards. As a result, I decide to purchase this keyboard. When I was at staples, I liked the schematics and the way it felt to my hands. Nevertheless, I was a bit skeptical...after all, it was designed and manufactured by Microsoft and I am not a Microsoft fan. Since I bought it this evening, I've already used it for about four hours and I must say that I love this product! I never felt this comfortable and free of pain. The cramps and strains I would occasionally experience while typing is no longer there! This is probably the best product Microsoft has come up with after Windows NT!If you're a computer science/systems/networking student or even a professional programmer/systems and or network administrator, don't make the same mistake I did. Get this keyboard before it's too late. It'll pay off in the longer run. But if you end up like me, you will end up having to pay in many different ways...not just financially.
I did my research looking for the perfect case for my Canon S230 and this one is it.Pros:1. Classic look - best looking case by far!2. Durable leather3. Perfect fitCons:1. Velcro quality so-so2. Fits only camera - definitely not the case if you want room for accessories. But remember, the Canon S230 was made for portability and spur-of-the-moment pictures...leave the accessories at home.There isn't a better case out there for the Canon S230. And believe me, I looked at a lot of cases.
I use a ceiling mounted projector for our Xbox. The console set up on the side of the room about 20'away from the screen. I put the Kinect sensor just under our projector screen and use the the Tripp lite cable to give us the proper reach to the console. Works like a champ, much better than I expected.
My old mouse is going out, but this is better than my old one. No need for software, just plugged it in and it started right up! Responds well and is very quiet as far as pressing buttons go. It is also very comfortable to use.
I just recieved this product in the mail last week and started testing it out. The camera is very affordable in comparison to pretty much any other digital camera out there and it has more than one function, which is a very nice feature. I will review the two main features of the camera:Webcam: Here is the camera's strong point. As a webcam, this camera works very well and seems to really hit the target for all of your webcam needs. It has a simple to use interface and does the job.Digital camera: Here is the camera's weak point. The resolution on the digital pictures is not good at all. Very low quality, and if you try and take pictures in low light, you might as well not even bother. The camera has no flash so that is a low point as well.Some other tidbits about the camera: The software that the camera comes with is very childish and unprofessional looking. Now, I'm not saying that you shouldn't buy the camera because of this, but it's something to think about. Also, the camera turns itself off after 30 seconds of being "on" This feature saves battery power but can be EXTREMELY annoying in certain situations. (Like if you are trying to line up a picture or something just right, then boom! the camera turns off)If you're in the market for a webcam and that's your main motivation to buy this product then I recomend it, However, if you're buying this product mainly for it's digital camera function I suggest you look elsewhere. A good webcam with a bonus feature of being able to take low resolution dig. pictures. That's the jist of it.
I have found the Sandisk E140 mp3 player to be an excellent value for the money. Everything just works. The SRS WOW features enable the player to produce amazing sound through the tiny ear-canal earphones which are included. Despite what some reviewers have said, these little guys produce amazing sound. I suspect those who were critical of the sound were not getting a good seal in their ear with the earphones. The earphones have the soft rubber mushroom-shaped pads which should completely seal inside the inner ear. There are three different sizes of rubber pads included, and you may need to experiment with the different sizes to get the best fit. I actually discovered that the best fit for my right ear was the large size, and for my left ear was the middle size. With a good seal in each ear, these phones produce deep bass. On the Telarc Sampler disk number 3, Also Sprach Zarathustra, the 30 Hz organ pedal tone at the beginning is right where it should be. The heartbeats at the beginning of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon are equally impressive. They remind me of my roommate's stereo in college back in the 70's, with his double large Advent speakers rattling my spine. Well, almost. They certainly are not as bass-shy as some reviewers have suggested. If you prefer greatly exaggerated bass, you might be disappointed with the supplied ear buds. You should be able to get all the bass you could want with an upgraded set of headphones.You should definitely get the firmware update available at the Sandisk website. The original firmware plays albums in alphabetical order by title, which is not what most people want. The new firmware uses the track number order based on the track number in the mp3 tags, so the album plays in the same order as on the original CD. The update also gives you the capability to create a favorites list (tunes are added by pressing the center button while the tune is playing).The player also drives my full-size headphones adequately, although the volume must be turned up to a higher volume setting. If you like ear-damaging volume, you might be disappointed.WMA files play fine. I understand that earlier versions of WMA may not be compatible, but the files you buy today from any of the download services will play perfectly. I prefer buying the CD to get an archival quality copy which I won't lose when I upgrade my PC, so I will stick to MP3's.Audible format audio books supposedly also play, but I have not tried that.The FM radio is ok but does not have great reception. I cannot pick up any stations inside my office, though it picks up the main ones I want at home. Station presets work ok but the interface is clumsy. I didn't buy this to listen to the radio so this is not a big deal to me.Loading of MP3's couldn't be simpler. Plug it in and use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files onto the two Sandisk drives that appear (one for the 1Gb Sandisk itself, and a second for the SD card). You dont need to worry about organizing the music into folders etc... the player finds them and builds its playlists when you power up. Of course that limits your flexibiltiy a bit but it is very simple.I love the SD slot. I can put music of different styles on different SD cards, making it really easy to swap music without connecting to a computer.The player works fine with a rechargeable NiMH AAA battery. I don't think I'm getting the rated play times from one battery but it is quite adequate (over 10 hours with all the features in use).A few small quibbles keep me from rating this device as a 5. First, I wish it had a way to produce a user playlist (perhaps with a PC-based tool to make it more convenient). You do have the option to play individual songs, or an album, or all songs by a certain artist, or by year (assuming the mp3 tag for year is set), or by genre, or new songs in the past day/week/month, or your favorites list. So the lack of a playlist is not a major issue.Another quibble is the volume wheel (also used for scrolling menus). It is a plastic wheel built into the top left corner of the device, clicking by steps continually in either direction. The action of the wheel is somewhat disappointing, not solid and smooth. But it does the job.The display is hard to read without the backlight. There is an adjustable setting for contrast but the default seems to be optimal.I bought the device at the Black Friday (day-after-Thanksgiving) sale at Office Depot, for $59 after rebate. I haven't seen a comparable deal anywhere else. Compared to the prices for other players on the market, I think it is a great bargain at the more commonly seen $99.
For the price and what its intended for its the best. Simple interface, extreme poratablity and good intelegence. It knows when I shut off my car to shut its self of. I thought screen size would be a problem but with the unit infront of my vizor it wasn't and issue. The speaker is loud almost too loud, very clear. Navigation is good as good as any I have tried. Usually gets a lock unless I am indoors but I don't drive in my office.
I bought a pair of the FR60 radios as a birthday present to myself, after much debate. I wanted Motorola because of their stellar reputation, but I couldn't afford to go all out. This radio is an excellent choice for people who want Motorola without breaking the bank. I think the quality of the radio can be summed up with one anecdote...my 6-year-old son and I ran for dinner one night and brought a radio, leaving the other with my wife and 4-year-old daughter. If you've seen the latest McDonald's commercial, you'll know what's coming...my son held the radio up to the counter, and my daughter was able to place her order from home. Now, at four years old, it can be difficult to decipher what she's saying in person, but the cashier had a crystal-clear conversation with my daughter, who was 1.5 miles away, sitting in our kitchen. That's clarity! We take the radios everywhere now...little league games, the beach, the mall, name it. Sure, it's a gadget, and I could lead a hapy life without it, but it sure is fun to use and an incredible convenience! Buy this radio...or buy many for everyone in your family!
The hub itself works fine. I've had it at least a year now and I have it maxxed out with 4 1TB drives and 1 500GB drive hooked up to it (which is another rip-off in itself - seeing how it's REALLY A 5-PORT HUB since you have to use one of the ports for the comp - what's up with THAT marketing hype? sheesh!). The whine (or squeal if you will) is actually louder with more devices. I would of sent it back, but I bought it on the road at some little computer store next to an airport and was thousand miles away when I discovered the "feature." SO when I got home I simply shoved it into a small padded case I had lying around and buried it in the cabinet under my desk. - end of problem. Been working flawlessly ever since.
Keyboard has worked very well for about 3 months. I'm using it as the console on my Ubuntu Linux server rather than use a KVM. I've had absolutely no problem with the device. Linux recognizes it and the scroll features on the touchpad work perfectly. Agree with other reviewers that the keys are a little mushy compared to the keyboard that came with my Dell XPS. I'm considering purchasing another Adesso for a new Linux desktop we just deployed for web development.
I researched considerably before deciding to purchase this model. My previous model was a good Samsung CRT (27inch, HD capable). This TV exceeds my expectations. I am enjoying it so much. I am currently viewing HDTV per antenna (Syracuse NY), with a simple amplified home antenna, and am getting wonderful reception of digital channels. I am also watching SD DVDs per component cable feeds from a simple SONY DVD player. I am so amazed at the quality of picture. Highly recommended.
It fits on a bookshelf - picture and sound are great - easy to set up. It was delivered in less than a week in perfect condition. No complaints.
I bought this for my church to run from our computer to our projector (about 35ft apart). We did a test before installing it and it worked great. So we begin to tear down tile after tile to install this thing, once we did it it worked sometimes. The insulation in this cable is very poor so we encountered lots of interference from the lighting which made this cable useless. We ended up buying one of better quality and 3X the cost of this one. However I'm not one of those people that expect the world for 3 bucks so I got what I paid for.
2nd player bought made by Panasonic thru the years and while they work fine they tend to have a lower volume than most others, tough to hear in a noisy environment, bus, subway, etc., this may be why the batteries do last longer than most.The good for this model:remote handy and decently designedlong battery lifelight and anti-shock works wellThe bad:low volumemodel didn't recognize some cdr's and cd-rw's.included sports pouch kinda small doesn't hold extra cd.
I've never had an iPod, so I can't compare the two, but I have been quite pleasantly surprised with this baby. First, though, the downsides:-While the required (and this is a gripe in itself) Sonic Stage software has almost exactly the same features as iTunes, it is nowhere near as user-friendly and is kind of a pain to use-The player comes with a belt clip rather than a lanyard that you put around your neck. The clip is fine, but can fall off.-Not a ton of accessories available from Sony-No cute name. It's much easier to say "my iPod" than "my Sony NW-E-505"Given all that, though, I still think this player is a great investment. It is so handy to use. I love the flexibility of the one-handed control, being able to toggle between playlists, adjust volume, and switch songs with a twist of the wrist. I love the bright screen and have never had any problems with the display fading like some other reviewers. The battery life is astounding. And let's be honest - it just looks cool.Judge for yourself, but I've never looked back.
I love this MP3 player ! I first bought the Zen Micro, but the touch pad was annoying. I dropped it once and the hard drive was shot. (had to request a replacement). So far the Ipod Mini has not given me any problems and is SUPER easy to use !
This camera is outstanding. It is easy to use with a ton of options and features to use. The software downloads quickly and easily. It was a perfect gift and I'm glad I bought one for me too!
This is my first pair of high-end IEMs, and I must say I am very impressed by the SQ! Fantastic bass, and great highs and mids. The only thing I am worried about is the weak looking wire, hopefully it'll last me.I read a lot of reviews on these before I bought them, and most of the one star reviews are very inaccurate. These are a terrific set of earphones, and I'd recommend them to anyone looking for an upgrade!UPDATE 2011 - Just saw this review after google searching myself and thought I'd update this. They broke within two months. Nice sound, horrible quality - don't buy them :).
I have recently purchased a 25 pack of Memorex dual layers. I am using my Sony Vaio computer with dvd burner. I have never had bad luck with dual layers before. But the first 3 out of five discs I tried to burn always had errors about %50 of the way through the process. It is always a burn error. I also had 2 more bad ones after one successful. That's 5 out of 8 coasters. Not very happy about it with these costing about $1-2 each.
I bought this MP3 player last week. So far after about one week of usage, I am in love with it. I used have a the Nomad hard disk player, but compared with the NEX player, the Nomad is no where near as good. The NEX is small, it uses compact flash and the sound is great. I mainly use the player for exercise, unlike the bulkiness of the nomad, carrying the nex feels like you are carrying nothing.All in all, I rate this an excellent buy.
I'm contemplating this camera to replace another similar model I left behind on the airplane. If it is like the other units, the only knocks are the battery compartment door will need duct tape to stay closed eventually and the finder is somewhat small. This makes it a little hard to get a quick eye-to-finder alignment for fast &quot;did you see that fish jump&quot; type shots.This will be the third unit, previous units only failed due to extroardianary circumstances that I would in no way hold Olympus responsible for. I take these cameras out hunting &amp; fishing, since it's &quot;splashproof.&quot; Small enough to fit in a pocket, light enough that it does not to feel like you are carrying around a brick all day at a theme park and always takes great pix!
I mean, they're not ever going to be as good or close to the quality of the $1,500 headphones by behringer, or beats by dr. dre even, but for $17 plus shipping? Amazing. Absolutely.I was drawn to these because i had a set of Ideazon Banshee Gaming headset, some I got a great deal on at a convention for $20 as opposed to $50 on amazon. They broke after about a year and a half, and not because of bad design: i was brutal on those headphones, i did not take care of them very well. This set looks identical, as if aesthetics had anything to do with sound quality, and then i saw its frequency response range was ever so slightly larger than the Banshee set(banshee=20hz-20khz/jWin=18hz-22khz). The Driver are about the same size if i remember correctly, and for the less informed out there the drivers are what make the bass sound so good.So i jumped on these, I will say they feel less sturdy than the Banshee set, so I am going to update this post when they break under my normal wear-and-tear conditions. I was also amazed by how much more bass i could hear with these, definitely more than the banshee's. But i will say they're lacking very very very VERY slightly in mid-midlow range. Just slightly. Its not enough to bother sending them back to amazon for, but it does have a consideration.If you are really only looking for a mild quality set at a low low price, here is your answer. If you want fantastic quality and could spend roughly $40, I would actually recommend the Koss Portapro's. Very good quality, portability, fantastic headset. But for $17 plus shipping you cannot go wrong here. I have definitely spent more money on cheaper trashier headsets.
I got this free when I purchased my Palm Vx over a year ago and have used it regularly. Simple to use and it works as advertised. Similar to a memory card for the XBOX, this little portable ram module lets you dump the entire contents of your Palm Vx (or selected portions) safely where you can upload it again if a crash/hard reset or general disaster occurs.The module comes with a CD with driver software to enable the unit and to give you the ability to set parameters and manipulate data. Keep in mind that this is not like a Sony Memory Stick or the new Palm SD cards...this is strictly for backups and cannot be used as a &quot;memory extension&quot; where you shuffle data to and from like a mini-hard drive while working.Is it something you'll need? It depends on how often you use your Palm Vx, the amount of valuable data you store and your proximity to PC/sync cradle access. If you travel alot, the module is a worthwhile investment since you can get you Palm Vx up and running again without access to a PC or cradle. If you primarily keep your Palm Vx at home or shuffle it between home and office where you have a sync cradle at each PC (like I do), then my advice would be not to bother since you'll more than likely have 2 concurrent sets of data to backup from.That said, I use mine often and keep data backed up regularly in the event that I ever download that one bad app that renders my Palm useless. For the low price, it's definitely something to consider getting.
I really liked these things at first because they actually stayed in my ears; however -1. They hurt your ears if they stay in for any length of time (hard, jagged plastic poking into the sides of your ears) AND2. I was just barely handling the things at the gym, and the adjustment piece SNAPPED APART!These things are ENTIRELY too fragile! Sony should be ashamed. They used to have metal where this fragile plastic is today. I can not say it enough - SHAME ON SONY FOR MAKING SUCH TRASH!
This charger, charges batteries. It does what is was meant to do at a good price. Seemed to charge the batteries fast and they held the charge for a good amount of time. Can not give any long term information as I sold this battery charger soon after I got it with my Camera.
I purchased this a couple of months ago.. Was easy to setup and run. I was thrilled and spent the next three days copying photos and files from various backup CDs and DVDs on to the linkstation.A week later, it stopped responding and I dialed their tech support line. Oh Boy! my troubles started since then.I had to call them multiple times with one issue after another. The average wait time I have experienced is around 1 hour!!!!! just to get to a customer support rep!!!. After that, debugging the problem took another 45 mins at the minimum (which explains the wait time....) There was a time when I was on phone with their tech support for 3 hours at a stretch!!!!(I have not spoken to my wife for 3 hours at a stretch on phone even when we were courting... I am sure she will bring that up in our next therapy session :-)But to give credit, the tech support folks seem pretty knowledgeable. Half the time they were able to figure out what is wrong based on how many times the error light blinks and what type of beep I could hear.But then they would say, "No. The thing doesnt work, return it to us and we will send you another one."Sent my first, got another. That broke after another two weeks. Again called customer support, spent hours on phone... and they said, " Return it to us again!", sent that, got another... EVEN THAT ONE BROKE!!!!Now I am on my 4th Linkstation... I hope this would last me a while.The defects seemed to be always with the electronics and not with the drive in it. So if you store valuable data, you have the option of opening the box, pulling the drive out and retrieving data from it. But you void the warranty in that case...Overall, I think it is better to choose another product or get an external hard drive and a wireless router that can put it on the network.
It is what it is... a memory card.I paid too much. I found a good deal on a used one and put it in my amazon shopping cart. A week later the cart was full and I checked out. Later I found that I was charged full price for a new one.
These cases are fgreat, especially for the $300 ipod i just got. I have read other reviews that say the cases are hard to get open, I found that that was not a problem, although with my cases, it opens really easy at a different corner. The cases are probably not right for you if your expecting them to stop damage from falls, after having my case for a month, not a scracth on the ipod. The cases get scracthed pretty easily but not so you can't read the ipod and i would rather have it on the 3 cases than on my ipod. The three colors are also cool to have. Also, when visiting the ipod store recently, a case just like this cost $24.99, I don't know if they make theirs heavy duty but these cases have been wotking exceptionally well for me, I would recommend to anybody that needs a case.
I bought this model at a truck stop (Pilot) about 5 years ago. it was mounted on the left side front air deflector on a Freightliner century class truck. Worked fine for the 3.5 years i had it on the company truck. only 3 problems noted. 1- in heavy hi-powered AM/FM terrenstrial radio area, noted that signal strength would drop and in some cases disappear. 2-.Also, the "universal" mirror mount was not big enough to fit on the mirror posts of the century class truck onless longer mounting screws were used. (Hence the mounting on the air dam) And finally, 3- The mounting hardware corroded so badly that when I switched trucks, I was unable to dismount the antenna from the air dam.Overall, I was satisfied with the antenna's performance
I have owned two other DIVX players: Phillips dvp642 and Toshiba SD-3990. This player costs more than the other two, but the money was well worth it. The DivX implementation is superior. This player is well constructed and its operation just feels better. I had to return the 3990, because it had several problems and irritations.You can load up several video/Audio files in a USB memory key and just plug it in the USB port, and it plays like a charm. I'm really satisfied with it so far.
Targus DBUV02 Universal Video Case - Black/Platinum TrimI don't plan to use this for a Video camera...as designed for. I wanted a bag to put all my electric gadgets in.Here's what I got in it.Canon Powershot Digital Camera and Case with 2 extra memory cardsGarmin Nuvi 360 GPS and Case with DC and AC chargers, suction cup arm, and vent mount and portable antenna and one memory cardSamsung Blackjack PDA/Smartphone with AC/DC Chargers and memory card + adapter1 pack of cigarettes, 1 pack of zig zags, 1/4 oz of 'tobacco', 2 bic lighters, 1 multi colored pipe, 60$ in cash, my keys, and some twisty ties (for keeping the cords together :x )ALSO: What this ad doesn't tell you is on the very bottom of this bag are little hard rubber feet. This will help elevate your bag just slightly off of the ground. Obviously this comes in handy if the surface you're going to set it on is a little wet.I'm 5'10 and the shoulder strap allows the bag to hang right above my waste. The should strap includes a thick pad. Speaking of pads. This bag has a lot of them. Which is great for keeping your items protected and still. The bottom compartment is separated from the top by a removable velcro bottom. This is also nice cause it allows me to tighten the contents in more snug if I so choose.$21.00 isn't a bad deal either. I'm very satisfied.
For fifty bucks, you can't go wrong. Yes, the EP has been eliminated when it should have been the SLP. Still, SLP provides very good black and white recordings and good color recording --except for movies.Yes, the remote is too small, too much multi-tasking, which requires that I keep the instruction sheet handy.All in all, an excellent bargain.
We've been using the FRS250 radio for about three years now with no major complaints.The radio offers the 14 FRS channels, and can optionally use the 38 &quot;privacy codes&quot; to suppress communications from other radios (assuming that they aren't using the same privacy code as you). By setting the privacy code to 0, you hear everyone's transmissions, regardless of their privacy codes.Battery life so far has not been an issue. Though we haven't measured how long you can listen or talk on a channel before the batteries die, we have yet to run into a situation where a fully charged set of batteries has run out on us during use. A fresh set has lasted us a week at Disney World, for example, with moderate use (a few minutes of communication about a dozen or so times a day). Still, rechargeable NiMH batteries would be a wise investment.Some of the more interesting features:1. This model does voice-inversion scrambling (referred to as &quot;voice privacy&quot;), which reduces the likelihood of eavesdroppers: only other users with a Cobra radio and the &quot;privacy&quot; feature will be able to understand your conversation.2. There is a &quot;squelch suppress&quot; button that will allow you to hear faint transmissions that would normally be silenced by the radio. Note that you'll hear tons of static too, so only use it when you need to.3. A lock button, to prevent accidental changes in your radio's configuration. This is more useful than it sounds, particularly in environments where the radio can get bumped around.Some caveats:1. Cobra's marketing refers to the privacy codes as &quot;sub-channels&quot;, which is a misnomer. The radio only has 14 channels, and these 14 channels are set by the FCC for the Family Radio Service. There is no such thing as a sub-channel. See the FRS FAQ for information on privacy codes and what they do.2. The voice-inversion scrambling offers privacy only from casual listeners. People with Cobra radios or that have equipment to invert the voce signal will be able to hear you. It is a very nice feature, but it does not offer enough privacy for things that you do not want others to hear (your credit card number, etc.)Overall, we've been satisfied. It would be nice if the headphone and microphone jacks were combined into a single jack, but this is a minor nit. The unit is less expensive than the equivalent Motorola models, and performs well enough for general use.
I almost bought an HDMI cable at Best Buy but thought the[...] price was a bit high. I did some searching on the web and found that [...] uses these exact same cables for their testing lab. I figure if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me. Well, if there's a difference between these and the [...] version I sure can't tell! If you need HDMI cables then get these, you won't be disappointed and will save a lot of money. I bought 2, one for the DVD player and one for the Xbox360- HDMI rocks!
Product standard for Samsung CLP-510 Laser Printer. Service was as informed when placing order.Satisfaction with product and service very good.
This was a Christmas gift for my husband and he loves it. Nothing fancy, just an easy way to play your favorite tunes and look at nice pictures. I have one and so does my oldest son and we love them all. Only my snobby daughter loves her ipod, ewww!lol
Even densily surrounded by very high buildings sattelites signal were good enough to maintain navigation. I mention this because with other manufacturers I experienced loss of signal many times and with Garmin it did not occur.The only improvement i'd mention is that the user could have an easier way to add POIs to the device's database.
My Quantum Battery came with an older Metz CT4 flash. This was a great deal, because the entire package cost me about $150 on ebay. The great thing about this battery is that it holds its charge. My guess is 3-4 months after fully charging the unit. Yes it does take a little longer to recharge compared to regular rechargeable batteries, but once it is charged you can do an entire wedding without having to worry about it, or recharge. This a 9 volt battery so it is not suitable for some of the newer Digital cameras without a sync protector. It was made to be used with the older Metz flash systems CT5, CT4, CT1 etc. With a sync protector you can use both flash and Battery on any Digital camera. I decided to purchase the old handle-mount flashes, because of the extra power they provide, the broader light spread and the consistency, which to me, outshines TTL in many situations. I like this system so much that I went out and bought another CT4 and extra battery 2 so that I could do on location 2 light set ups. The cons are that the cable that attaches the flash to the battery is too short and I'm not sure if Metz sells any extensions.
I love these headphones and have been using them for years. My kids (8 and 10) discovered them and now won't use any others. They are very comfortable and block out outside sounds when you are using them. Only downside is that they aren't very durable, but Koss give a lifetime warranty on them and you just have to pay for shipping to get them replaced.
I've had this camera for over a year now, and still love it. The docking station makes it easy to transfer pictures with the push of a button, and it also works as a battery charger. The camera itself takes great pics in any light setting, as the flash is dependable. To save power, I now turn the LCD screen off, until I'm ready to review the pictures I've just taken.I think where the photos are processed makes a huge difference in photo outcome. I decided to upload three of the same photos to the three leading photo processing companies available on the web: Ofoto, Snapfish, and Walmart. Ofoto won, hands down, but I recommend you try it for yourself. The difference is amazing, and you can't tell if it was originally a 35mm or digital print.
I have been using these photo albums for almost 20 years. The photos I put in them back in 1987 and 1988 look as good today as they did then. I don't know what other people mean who say they ruin their pictures -- perhaps they get their film developed at some cruddy service place which uses cheap chemicals and paper. I like the capacity -- any size photo up to 11 x 14; great room for making nice layouts with mixed sizes of pictures; room for extras and captions, even. I have put in newspaper articles, cartoons, and stickers -- anything relevant to the photo subject of the pages. I print all captions on cardstock on my computer, cut them out, and add them to the album pages. I even went back and re-did albums I put together as a teenager in the 1970s. I color code each album by year. What also is nice about this company is that, like Crayola crayons, they issue new colors every so often and "retire" others. I have albums ranging from the basic burgandy, navy, green, brown, and white. I also have teal, mauve, turquoise, and light blue. I agree that the cover holes around the posts do get warn; I'll look into the washer trick. I've been using strips of duct tape inside the little cardboard fold over portion (so it isn't visible). Long live Pioneer albums!
Yes, my HDD died, stopped spinnin, data go bye-bye. I rated it two stars because I fault myself for not backing up my backup drive. The drive does not work well with Firewire- over its short life it often could not be recognized by my PC (running XP). I would unplug it, plug it in again and that usually did the trick ... until it didn't. Now I'm scrambling to find my data from other sources.
The tools feel solid, accessories all work. Nice case to hold everything. Good value for the money.
I've noticed a few other reviews are the same as mine, this seller keeps sending out mono adapters instead of what is being advertised. The adapter was also not the name brand adapter it should have been, but rather a cheap, very lightweight knockoff with unfinished edges. Add all that to the fact that when I tested out the adapter, there was very noticeable static & interference, just in the couple minutes I had used it, and we end up with a product that is not worth the money or time waiting for it to arrive.(I can't speak to the quality of the adapters that 4 & 5 star reviewers have received, it seems to be a crap shoot when ordering through this seller. Maybe you get what you pay for, maybe not. My advice is, you're better of going through another seller that has a good feedback history. Good luck!)
Ordered a red pelican 1050. Got a pelican 1050 with a maroon base and a clear acrylic door. Summarized, item shown in picture differs from what I received from Amazon, yet is functionally the same thing. As far as dimensions, the 1050 is roughly the size of an everyday brick. Despite the color difference (who really cares?), it seems to be a rock-solid case.
I've bought these headphones recently and I'm very satisfied. As a drummer I needed some in-ear monitoring headphones and I got stuck with these. Very comfortable for my ears (soft cushions) and it dampens surroundings very much which is exactly what I wanted. The sound is good, not excellent but like I said, I use it only when I play. Highly recommended.
1 month with this camera and stunned by the features and quality of this camera. It will certainly take a while to learn about all the functions but what a leap to higher grounds coming from the point and shoot world and classic film SLR... The Nikon is impressive looking and has all the bells and whistles I was hoping for!
No need to spend all that money on MONSTER bananna connectors. Good quality. Very satisfied
I have been using this product for 5 years now. It has stretched to accommodate the different sized laptops I've had. The material is thick, the zipper has never gotten stuck, and the front pocket is great for holding dvds or jump drives.
I bought this scanner after a couple of weeks of research at consumerreports.com, epinions.com, amazon.com, etc. Finally decided to buy this unit for my small office graphic scanning needs (small web design firm). I couldn't be happier.It is VERY easy to install the software and get the scanner up and running -- less than 10 minutes! Unbelievable. I previously had a scanner that took forever to warm up and almost every time gave me a conflict error with my printer (I had to daisy chain the printer and scanner).The USB/power cable is a fantastic idea. I just started scanning some previous magazine work I did and the results are good -- I have yet to work out the specifics of adjustment. However, due to the ease of which this installed and was ready to use, I have no doubt that this will be a piece of cake also.I highly recommend this scanner.
The cartridge arrived very promptly and is indeed a new, original HP toner cartridge. Best of all it was about $70 cheaper than if I had bought the same item at Staples.
I like the size and it works like any other usb flash drive I have owned. Mine came in black, which I prefer over the red shown in the picture.
This cable is just what I needed to connect my laptop to myTV for watching baseball on MLBTV. The price was about a third or less of comparable products in stores. If they offered a longer one, I'd order it also.
What can I say? One cable enters, three cables leave. Everything attached is a digital two-way cable device--two set top boxes, cable modem--and they all work well.dBs and SNR (signal strength and quality) went up after replacing the cable provider's splitter--and I went from two to three outputs.For the price, you can't beat it.
I liked my first CyberPower USB Hub but needed more ports. I knew I wanted another CyberPower and Amazon had the 7-Port USB Hub which is plugged into my 24&#34; iMac here on my desk. I highly recommend CyberPower.
I received this keyboard yesterday, after a long wait. I agree with other reviews that it is very comfortable and easy to type on, and there is no re-learning involved. The slanted keys feel natural to the touch, and the fact that they are somewhat textured helps to keep your fingers from slipping. Typing speed definitely seems to be increased, and this part of the keyboard I love!The reason I only give it two stars is that 1) delivery took very long (13 days, which is long for Amazon.com), 2) one half of the outer box was open, the tape being folded under itself so that it could not stick to the other half of the box lid (sloppy work in the warehouse I guess), and finally 3), the most important issue was that it is supposed to include a USB/PS2 adaptor which was missing, and which I need in order to use the keyboard. Fortunately I happened to have an old one lying around and was able to use that, otherwise it would have meant the hassle of returning the whole keyboard and going through the long wait again. Very disappointing. I would love to have another one of these keyboards for my second computer but now hesitate to order it because of the missing adaptor.
Received this item and immediately had to try it out. Easy enough attaching this to the end of my Ultrasonic 29-135mm lens. I began to take a few pictures and noticed a fuzzy haze surrounding all of my photos. I began playing with the settings and could not eliminate the fuzzy haze around the photos. I am using the auto focus on a Cannon EOS 40D that normally takes beautiful high quality photos. I have read many reviews after the fact of buying this item and notice many people with the same issue. I guess I will have to read a bit more and see if it is my lack of knowledge in photography or the quality of the product itself.
Works well with cable signal, & the sound is better than expected from small speakers. But, the standard TV signal is stretched to fill the wide format screen, making this set unsuitable for any serious viewing. (There is no way to get standard format with this set.)
I wolud like to know how much time to charge it before use it first time and the better way to take care of the battery.Thank you.Marianela
The G5 is awesome. My old Logitech optical mouse finally died, and this is exactly what I needed. The weight cartridge feature is helpful, the laser sensitivity settings are sweet, and the grip is comfy. It's not just a gaming mouse--I use it primarily for everyday applications. Having a good mouse makes a world of difference.
I have had this computer for 2 years and from day 1 it's been below average. I should have returned it when it only worked for an hour on battery and was overheating. I just ordered a new cpu which I cant wait for because I can't use this Sony because the overheating causes the computer to turn off at random ...and I am on my 2nd cooling dock. To be fair I will say that when it works it's fine but it only works properly 15% of the time, the remaining 85% of the time I am waiting for a website to pull up staring at a blank screen.Please do not buy this computer, you will regret it...and oh by the way all of the decals on the top and bottom of the computer have melted off so I don't know the serial number or anything about the cpu!
I love this item. It does add a lot of weight to the camera especially when using regular batteries but it is nice to have the back up. I love the way it has a button to take the picture in it so when I turn the camera to take a picture it isn't awkward to use.
I have owned an x10 set for remote lamp operation for many years. Recently, the plug-in base was damaged and I ordered a new one from Home Automation. Delivery was quick. I am now controlling lights from anywhere in my home. Highly recommended.
Hard to find better DVDs. I haven't burned a coaster yet, over 50 DVDs later.
This is not the greatest product. It's necessary to have the zune plugged into your car whenever you want to listen to it and you can't move it around in the car, it's stationary. Spend the extra money and get the zune car pack.
Well, I only give this product 2 stars because when it works it's really nice, but unfortunately once I plug it in and works, then I restart and can't even load Windows!!! I have to plug my old setup back in to restart and get into windows, and I really don't think that's the way it's supposed to work. I've already tried installing the latest drivers from Microsoft and different other things but nothing has worked, I'm really getting frustrated with this thing.If anybody knows how to get this thing to work permanently, I would really appreciate it.
It's an excellent product, and through my point of view it protects my 17" notebook very well, as well as there are a lot of space for carring pherifericals and other stuffs. It's really a big deal!
As one of the other reviewers said, it puts out 6 volts and not 3. If you need 3 volts, I'd advise to stay away from this one.I would return it, but I already chopped the wire a bit, so I'll find another use for it.
I ordered this case on March 7th for the price of 24.99 with a 20.00 MIR. A week prior it was 29.99 with the rebate when I placed the original order and fortunately it was backordered and was I able to cancel. It showed a ship date of May 17 and I was ok with that for 5 bucks, but it showed up today. I am happy with Amazon and they will continue to be my first choice in all events. For 5 bucks, I am very happy with it, but the sleeves are thin and very cheap. The Body Glove (Fellowes) I got from CC has much thicker and better designed sleeves. This did cost much more, but worth it in my opinion.
Rosco black wrap is always good quality, and it lasts forever. I like that it is really wide, great for covering windows!
Don't be misled by Netgear's "plug and play" claim. It's true only if you a using a Netgear wireless router and have no WEP. Otherwise, as indicated in the instructions, you are in for some serious configuration work. You'd better know what you are doing or be willing to pay a professional.
The Olympus Stylus series of cameras are very unique in their functions; they are weather resistant. There are two models of the Stylus series; a 3.2 (Stylus 300) and a 4.0 (Stylus 400) mega pixel unit. Today we will examine the 3.2 mega pixel Stylus 300 unit which is very similar to the 4.0. This compact camera fits into any shirt pocket with ease, it weighs a bit more than most cameras (5.8oz. or 165g), which is probably due to the additional materials needed to weather-proof the camera. The 3.2 megapixel camera packs a punch, but has a hefty price tag. Is it worth its price tag, or is there a better alternative? Read on and find out what we think. (check out the full review @ bytesector.com)
I am in a documented bad reception area according to the government's antenna data web site. I should probably be receiving a couple of stations.Instead, I am receiving about 20 stations (some 180 degrees apart directionally). One of them VHF, the rest UHF up to 30 miles away.I do have problems from time to time. However, this is small enough that I have it a few feet from my TV mounted on a six foot camera tripod. When the TV signal starts acting up (every afternoon), I just point the antenna in a different direction and that usually is all that is needed. Adds a touch of Hi-Tech look to the TV room. Looks a little like a spaceship antenna. Kids may even believe it is ;)I have a large directional antenna in my attic that I used years ago; but, I never got a rotation device for it and I am too old to mess with going up there anymore to reorient it.I am quite happy with this antenna. I would be happier if someone found out why my signals change every afternoon till dinnertime. Usually, OK the rest of the time.For the price I paid, I'm not complaining about quality control. However, it has some sharp edges that would concern me if I didn't live here alone (children) ;)
I purchased this TV based on a rebate and its great specs, plus I have heard good things about the brand.Without a doubt this is a wonderful LCD. I use it as my main TV and as a computer monitor for my HTPC and for gameing. It is impressive. No ghosting, colors are right on, black levels are very good. The Auto Adjust feature is perfect, I've sync'd the screen to work on every game, DVD display and TV display. Only problem I have with the TV is the corners have a light affect to them. Difficult to explain, but at the corners there is a cone of dull white light, only noticable when the screen is on a dark scene.Overall however, due to the great price I am happy with this purchase and would buy this brand LCD again
Sound quality was increased tremendously. The stands, for the small price paid, are a great benefit to our sound system.
Does it's job well but will cease to work without the use of a good surge protector.
After reading of installations glitches experienced by other users I thought there was a possibiliy of problems. I have an old HP Laserjet (1st year they made it) and a new Dell machine w/ 64 bit Win Vista. There is no installation CD and none was needed. I used the printer set-up instructions in windows and set the printer to print to the virtual USB driver instead of LPT1. The instructions indicated that there are downloadable drivers for Win ME and Win 98 on their website. My printing experience has so far been compatible to the parallel interface I had on an older machine.
I needed this for my home around my TV. I have several devices that hook into the TV that need internet. This was as simple as taking the line from my router (internet) and plugging into the proper port and plugging all the other devices in. I haven't touched it since and it works great splitting up my internet access.
If you're not looking for an mp3 player but instead want a radio then this one's for you.
Product works fine with my Canon Mini-DV camcorder (1Mpxl). The average transfer rate is less than 10MBps for the camcorder, so the speed is not a factor for me. I am not sure how it operates at 400Mbps, but if you need to transfer files from a regular camcorder, do not pay any more. I agree, no one can beat this price.
Product is just as ordered. Price and quality are top notch. What a bargain! I was prepared to wait a while to receive these since they were coming from China but was surprised at how quickly they arrived. Would order again.
1. It's small2. It works3. Low frequency range 88.1 - 107.94. It works5. Easy to use6. It works7. I didn't need to read the manual8. It works9. Create 2 presets10. IT FREAKIN' WORKS
The concept of the i705 is great. When the service worked, it was useful. I do not think Palm is able to manufacture such a complex product reliably and support it at this time. Wireless coverage is ok but not great.
The mouse felt odd at first but once I got used to it I liked it. They keyboard is good except for one thing; the space bar is kind of hard to press.Edit: The space bar thing was due to a defective keyboard. I got a new one and it's perfect.
front cover plate protects and fits my sounder perfectly,from rain,sun and scratches etc when not using it,again,should be thrown in with sounder in original purchase!
The HP M307 digital camera looked very promising. It had a nice compact size, the controls were laid out very well and I liked the fact that it used standard AA batteries rather than a proprietary battery pack. My enthusiasm began to wane as soon as I started taking pictures with the camera.After unboxing the camera, I chose to install some recently charged NIMH batteries that I had available. After taking only 5 or 6 photos, I got a low battery warning and the camera shut down. I was a little perplexed because I was pretty sure the batteries were fully charged. My other point and shoot digital camera, a Canon using 4 AA batteries lasts a very very long time before needing battery replacement. Nonetheless, I recharged the batteries and the next day, reinstalled the definitely fully charged batteries. After taking about 25 photos, the batteries were depleted again. I should mention that I was not using the LCD to view the photos which would have contributed to faster battery drain. The battery drain was just from using the camera to take photos.The software that is provided with the camera is virtually worthless on a Macintosh computer. I had a lot of trouble getting any of the software to work as advertised. Finally I gave up with the HP software and used iPhoto to upload, view and manipulate the images. And the images needed a lot of manipulation because virtually every single "people" picture where the flash fired, the eyes had "red-eye". In all fairness, this is quite common to all small cameras where the flash is so close to the lens. Red-eye is caused by the flash reflecting out of the eyes of the person you are taking the picture of. The closer the flash is to the lens, the worse the red-eye will be. This is why professional cameras usually have flash units that are well above the lens.The camera has a scant amount of built-in memory. So little that it might as well not have any at all. But in a pinch, you can take a few pictures without any other memory card. But you will certainly want to buy a larger capacitySD card for the camera. It would have been nice if HP had included a SD card, but alas they did not.The camera was easy to learn how to use. The buttons were logically placed and intuitive to operate. The on-off button was difficult to grasp though and I constantly had trouble trying to turn the camera on or off because the button was fairly smooth and it was not easy to get enough friction on it to operate it.The camera was advertised as having audio annotation which really appealed to me. How cool it would be to attach a short audio file to a photo to describe the circumstances under which the photo was taken. Unfortunately this feature only works if you use the HP software which was basically useless.Another problem I had with the camera was the extremely poor audio quality of the sound in movie mode. It is a great feature to be able to take movies with the camera, but the audio in the movie was very poor quality with an obnoxious buzz and whine throughout the entire audio portion of the movie.Another huge oversight in the design of this camera was the failure to include a video output jack to enable you to view the camera photos on a television set.The little flap of plastic which covers the USB port would never stay closed and was always flopping around. I'm surprised it hasn't broken off yet, but I'm sure it will eventually.I can not recommend this camera to anyone. There are many other far superior digital cameras out there these days. I'd recommend looking at the Canon A75...an excellent camera with better features, far superior battery life and a much better overall fit and finish.
Meant to protect camera from scratches and dents not necessarily drops. It has an inside pocket bit enough for a memory card but not a spare battery.
pro: easy to handle. good replay quality, good control.con: - i used the multimedia card to take some photos, very disappointed, even in the high configuration (640x480), the photo is still blurry, objects are surrounded by a bright edge, as if it's taken from 2nd-handed VCR tapes. i'd like to see panasonic either cut this multimedia-card feature and lower the price, or put some decent camera functionalities comparable to other entry-level standalone cameras.- the still image coming from the tape (using PhotoVu caputure software with the package) is even worse.(i thought i could replace my old digital camera with this, i was wrong, now i have to carry both of them!)- misleading software support: the software in the package crashes on windows 2000, I called panasonic to ask for software running in win2k, but they pointed me to a totally irrelevant web site in japan. later i found the software in the company's own download site.- haven't used the IEEE 1394 stuff yet, the manual has little information about it.
Wonderful product for hiking, walking with the family and for our main purpose, hunting. Tracks nicely. Great viewing options. Has tons of memory and sooooooo easy to use. Great for all ages. You have to have one if you walk in the woods at all. Just love it!
I purchased this router to add wifi to a 5 unit CBS guesthouse.I assumed at the cost of $160 that I would be getting better signal strength than my $40 Westell router!I got a significantly weaker signal.As a router this unit would be ok at about a $40 pricetag.I found nothing about it to justify a cost 4 times that.I have returned it and gone to a much less expensive router with greater signal strength.
ordered the plug and received it very fast, good service. the plug is just what we needed. will order again when we need more.
Gave this to my daughter for Xmas help organize her life. We (she, me, Dell) could not get it to sync with her Sony laptop. I took it over as I have a Dell computer and thought there would be less hardware issues. Worked great for about a week, then decided not to sync. After 4 hours on the phone with Dell and "We'll call you in a week to see if you have had any luck" I finally got it to work- for another week! This is the routine. Will work for about a week and then go out to lunch. Getting it back to sync is a trial and error process involving, soft reset, hard reset, uninstalling reinstalling software, etc. usually multiple times. So far I've spent about 8 hours on the phone with Dell support, loaded 3 different Activesync versions, all multiple times, have completely reset the Axim about 20 times (if you chose the wrong settings it will duplicate everything in your Outlook file-that was fun!). Everytime I'm ready to give up and literaly throw it away it decides to work- for a week! What a headache.
Bought this to run from my awesome belkin ipod dock to my bose wave radio aux input. Works fantastic, perfect length. sits in my kitchen and is great. Also, having dealt with many, many rca cables in my life, I can say these are of a very, very high quality.
my new computer arrived in good time in great shape and so far we are having a love affair!
These are average binoculars with average optics suitable for occasional binocular users who don't have high expectations. Given that they are advertised as having fully multicoated optics and BAK4 prisms, I had hoped for better quality. But, heck, they're inexpensive and my grandkids have a ball with them. For far better optics I recommend the Nikon Travelite V binoculars for around $100. They're lighter and superior in every way.
I love this TV! I own two 50", and one 42"...I was trying to order another 42". What I absolutely HATE is this company. Amazon claims there's a glitch in their system which won't allow me to leave feedback for this company, so this is my only means of doing so. Here's the story:First, understand that my wife and I have been Amazon customers for over 2 years.After 15 days of waiting, 9 phone calls to LCDMART, and 3 phone calls to Amazon, I finally cancelled the order for my plasma screen through Amazon.The SAME day I cancelled the order, I FINALLY received a call from LCDMART and the representative told me that I'd receive my TV within 3 business days, and that he was emailing me a tracking number. He claimed that Amazon takes 10 business days to submit orders to his company...from experience, I find that very hard to believe. I waited until the following day, and not having received my tracking number, I called yet again, and was told by John at LCDMART that he was emailing me a tracking number immediately. I did not receive it, so I called YET AGAIN, and was told that I would not receive a tracking number until the following day. I asked "How can I receive the TV by tomorrow if you don't have a tracking number today?" I then asked when I would receive the TV. I was told, "I don't know."I asked to cancel my order, and the representative for LCDMART said, "No. I can't cancel your order." I repeat, he said, "NO!"After a few choice words, and my persistent demand that my order be cancelled, he put me on hold, then told me my order was cancelled.This company is doing Amazon a great disservice, and is damaging its reputation. LCDMART did not return a single phone message, or email inquiry.I'm sure LCDMART will find some reason to make me look like an unreasonable customer, but read the reviews...I'm not the first to experience this, and this "feedback bug" appears to have been in effect since 5/2007, so NO feedback, negative or positive, has been submitted to this company since then.Buy the product, you'll be happy. Just don't use LCDMART.
This unit has lots of great features for the price. The red-eye reduction and zoom among them. Both help you take great pictures. The colors are vivid and the picture quality is amazing. The menu options are easy to use. Battery life is average, but this unit comes with 4 rechargeable batteries and a charger for them, a definite plus! One drawback I have noticed is focusing. Sometimes in low light situations, the unit has trouble finding a focal point. You can do a manual focus, but you have to change menu options. I believe this is a great camera for an amature looking to make the next step. Overall a good camera for a very good price.
Good surge protector so far. Nothing has been fried since I've had it, though no power outages or lightning storms to really test it out. One thing I found is that the first time you plug anything into the outlet, there is some kind of plastic thing that you have to push though. It sounds like something inside snaps off. I can actually hear a little piece of something inside rolling around when I pick it up and tilt it. Not sure if there was some kind of child proofing on the socket but with no instructions and no obvious switches or latches to push/pull, I had to push past whatever was in there. Works fine other than that. I probably broke something while plugging things in, but hope it doesn't hurt the surge suppressing capabilities of the thing. All in all(assuming I didn't already break something) I like it and would recommend it.
I've had trouble in the past w/ transfers, computer compatibility -- not with Simpletech. I plugged it in, my computer detected it immediately, my pictures were quickly transfered. I recommend this to anyone moving into the world of digital technology!
I also have an Olympus D340R Camera, and I have an Olympus 16mbcard and a Scandisk 16mb card. The panoramic feature isn't worth paying [the extra money]. Instead of buying one Olympus 16mb card, buy two Scandisk 16mb cards.
HiIn just over one year I have had this system, and it still plays excellent.Actually I bought it for my computer, but when I got it connected, it was TOO loud in my PC-room.So after 2 days, I moved it into my livingroom, and connected it to my TV.I have these connections:DVD-player(Optical connection)Digital satelite box(Coaxial connection)PC(Cables)I am very satisfied, and enjoys every day I listen to this system.So &quot;just go for it...&quot;You will not find anything better at that price.Greetings from GREENLAND
I watch lots of show and some time wants to record good show while watching it also. If properly connected thru satelite dish to this unit and to TV, Is this unit record the show while watching the same show on TV? (Some of the units can not record while you are watching the show, TV has to be off !!!!!!)
This product arrived at my home within the week. The camera came wrapped very carefully so it was in excellent condition.
When it worked, the TV worked great. BUT.. After two weeks the TV would come on all by itself and at random. At first, I thought I was getting RF interference from a neighbor. But, the sound started going out at random a few days later. A call to LG Customer Service revieled a Service Bulletin (SB) has been issued for this known problem. A week later a Service tech came out to service the mother board. He did not have all of the tools to unsolder the three small components and put new ones in. He had to borrow my stuff. He mentioned he had three more to do and his shop had done several of these fixes. A few days later the unit would lose power after 30 mins. Another SB, a new mother board and it still does.'t work. The Tech also had two more to do that day. Hmmm, quality control? LG will replace the set with a new one. I've lost confidence in this unit. Too many SBs which can't be fixed.
I have used a headset for my home for many years. In the past, I have always chosen a over the head style of headset because I know that it will always fit and be comfortable. I chose this style for a different perspective and I am very pleased. It is easy to put on and there is hardly any adjusting needed once in place. I am also very pleased with the audio quality on my end as well as on the receiving end.
I AM HAPPY WITH MY NEW CANON PRINTER. IT OPERATES SMOOHTLY AND QUIETLY ANN MAKES VERY GOOD PICTURES.
I purchased this item for an older 27 inch television about 3 months ago. I hooked my dvd player up to the unit and forgot all about it. It has worked great so far I guess because I haven't had to touch it since.
FANTASTIC player! I had so much trouble viewing some DVD's (The Matrix, WWW, etc) on a Zenith DVD player that was the same price as this one. I sold the one I had and immediately purchased the 2109. Great pic &amp; sound, easy to set up, and perty! Doesn't have some of the fancier stuff, like the fiber-op output, but who does? Definately the best buy for the amount of $$$.
These don't sound very good, I wanted to replace a pair of Grado SR60 open headphones I use at work so I'd make less noise, but I really don't like them. They sound very cold and small, like listening to a cheap radio in another room. Even cheap earbuds sound better. I didn't expect them to sound as good as the Grados, but to at least be passable. I'm just going to keep using the Grados, and throw these in a drawer or something.
I travel a lot, mostly flying into an area and renting a car, and this add-on to my Axim x50 has been a fantastic tool. It's easy to use, there are 3 different display options while you're driving, and it's small and very light, easy to pack.I agree that the limitation of not automatically being able to load an adjacent area map when you're driving long distances is a bit of a pain, but I don't do that often, and the free map updates and highway maps (register your product at their website for the downlaods) is more than sufficient for what I need. If I'm driving for hours at a time, chances are I'm on a highway so the highway map is fine for me.
This is a great little camera. In two weeks we shot 400 short videos and over 400 stills and had 20 gig of hard drive space left over. It has excellent low light video and still capability. The still capture while taping is great, and the 4Mp still mode is great for a camcorder. Video quality is very good. Battery recharged quickly and lasted long enough for a day of shooting. Be advised the harddrive has an altitude restriction, you cannot use it over 3000 meters(around 9000ft). Another drawback is the USB cable can only be connected through the base not the camera. Otherwise a great little versatile camera.
I found this while searching for a case for my Nikon 80-200mm F2.8 AF-S ED lens. While it does fit in here, the sun shade and tripod collar do not. Not a huge deal, but it was one of my first thoughts and it disappointed me.With that said, the fit for the lens is snug and it has lots of hoops and velcro for it to attach to other packs.I feel very secure having my expensive-for-me lens in and I would recommend to anyone. I would just let them know what won't fit in there.
I did a LOT of research before purchasing this drive. I have had it for a few months and it's great! It meets or beats all my expectations. Easy to use, easy to set up. Basically, plug and play on my Dell XP system. It's heavily supported at the Iomega website. Email customer service is great as well. I had read that it is a good idea to reformat before use to the NTFS format. I emailed customer support about how to do it and they got right back to me. Very easy to do. If you reformat will depend on how you plan to use this drive as there are advantages and disadvantages to doing this.I was pleasantly suprised to find the unit is very quite, much more so than I expected. It's small size and slim profile was also a pleasant suprise. After reformating, the next thing I did was a full back up of my computer. Also easy to do with the included Iomega software.Basically; Iomega...good!!
Just so you are aware -- this camera does NOT have an optical view finder; you MUST use the LCD on the back to target your photograph; there is no eye sight through an optical view finder -- for us who are accustomed to the OLD 35mm cameras, not using an optical view finder is uncomfortable.Furthermore, just so you are aware, this camera uses a proprietary battery (you can't use standard-sized batteries -- ie; AA-sized batteries); you must use the accompanying battery charger to charge the battery. Thus, no ability to temporarily use AA batteries.
Evaluation of the camera continues. Big point here is that although camera documentation does not indicate Macintosh compatibility, and indeed the provided CD is PC platform only, in OS 10.2 if you simply connect the camera to a Mac USB port and push the green "connect" button on the camera, an icon appears on the Mac desktop that allows access to/download of the images stored on the SD card in the camera. Initial impression of features, performance, and ease of use are very high. Got the camera on sale for $$$ - a real value for the price.
I bought a Xbox 360 in early August last year, and the standard TV I was using it on essentially blew up, so I had a great reason to upgrade to HD.I bought the 26HF85, knowing Toshiba had a good reputation and the price was very good. The first thing I realized when I did research (this was after I had ordered the TV) is that Toshiba doesn't make HD CRT sets anymore, they outsource them to a no-name company called Orion. Orion also makes sets for cheap Wal-Mart brands, but since I thought Toshiba's name meant they at least had a quality standard, I didn't worry too much.Turning on the 360 in HD for the first time, I was reasonably impressed. There were quite a lot of colour issues, as well as contrast though. The factory settings make the TV too dark in HD, especially when there's a lot of light in a scene. Let's say you're in a dungeon, and you can see all the dark detail, but once something bright comes on the screen (like a flashlight), the bright object is all you can see. Also, the color was bland, but that was fixed in the service menu.Now, I had another issue that a lot of 26HF85 users seem to share. In 1080i, the displays flickers badly. Like, the image constantly shakes. This was random, and resetting the input source seemed to fix it. Once again, it would fix itself randomly, but would not go back to flicker once the problem was solved (thank God).Now, all 26HF85 sets have a faint horizontal "line" of brightness at the very top of their screen, and that problem can NOT be fixed. The scaler in the TV was badly designed, hence the result. It didn't bother me that much, but it WILL drive some people crazy. It looks like bad backlight leakage on a LCD; that's the only thing I can compare it too.Now, everybody should know ALL CRT HDTV sets don't have full lines of resolution. They have a physical limitation on scanlines, and they do their best to look high-def. Now, some sets like the Sony XBR960/970, and their XS line look wonderful, arguably much better PQ than a top-line LCD. The 26HF85, like all cheaper HD sets, can not compete. There is no way the 26HF85 even comes close to 1080 scanlines. It's probably closer to 700-800 lines of resolution. I upgraded from the 26HF85 to a Samsung LCD for the Xbox 360, and it looks at least twice as sharp. It doesn't even compare, and they're supposed to run at the same advertised resolution.If all you can afford is a cheapo HD set like this one, don't bother. Go into debt if you have to and get a decent LCD like a Samsung or a Sharp. The 26HF85 is a poor excuse for high-definition.
I bought this camera based on the other reviews and because I had a Canon SLR for years and loved it. This camera is great to use. The controls are simple and it's easy to use either the view screen or the view finder. And when it comes to downloading the photos to my computer, it's extremely easy. I can easily recommend this camera for anyone.
The HDMI Cable works good, but my order took about three weeks to arrive when it said 3-5 business days.
this poduct is in no way worth 6 dollars. I want my money back immediately. I am disturbed to find that on this same website there are the same exact product for 3 dollars. that is a lot more reasonable price!
Having just purchased a laptop with a 17 inch screen, I was in need of a new means of lugging it while travelling. I prefer larger screened laptops so a smaller, more portable, laptop was not an option for me. I previously carried a 16 inch screen laptop in a briefcase style laptop bag which served its purpose BUT would not hold anything extra. The Targus bag was big enough to carry my 17 inch laptop plus a couple of pairs of pants and shirts, an SLR camera, several books, and other travel necessities during my latest trip. It has a convenient pocket for a cell phone and I carried my light coat easily between the bag and the outer flap which has adjustable snap closures. I used it as my carry on bag and will continue to do so. The laptop compartment is easy access in order to open and slide out the laptop for inspection at airports and the backpack and carrying handle feel very sturdy. It is also amply enough padded to help protect the laptop from damage as long as I do my part (I always put it under the seat and never in the overhead compartment where someone else can destroy it). Although my briefcase style bag is perhaps more elegant, this bag is much more practical. A person who doesn't like this bag would be very hard to please.
I got this router free from Verizon with my FiOS broadband service. Performance-wise, it offers very fast connectivity, whether wireless or wired. The wireless range is more than decent, althouh I am not using it in a multi-story environment which normally provides the most challenge to wireless routers.That said, compared to my older SMC Barricade router, this D-Link unit suffers from a bad management user interface and worse than all, reliability issues.The user interface for managing the router is clunky and does not make sense. There are multiple tabs, with multiple options each. Saving and updating settings does not make sense and the router does not offer you the ability to limit access based on MAC addresses.Still, more than anything you want a router that you set up and forget about. This is not the case with this router; repeatedly and unexpectedly this router will lock up and although the lights will keep on flashing, die. Updating firmware did not help and in this dead state you cannot access its administrative interface to check anything. Eventually, you get the hang of it - you need to power cycle the device. Without knowing or getting any indication when this lock-up will happen is an issue for a person like me as I use the router with Vonage. Losing the router kills your phone service too.In summary - if you have to pay for a router, buy something else. Not worth the hassle.
I bought this 720 to replace a 720 that kept falling off the dash board of my truck. The last fall broke the plug where the power cord connects. I love the 720 and was lost without it so I bought a new one. The only problem I have is the suction cup on the mount. It seems like it only lasts for about a year. Of course I leave it in the car with the unit attached all of the time and I have a disc on the dash which the mount connects to. I did have an issue with the maps when I first hooked the unit to my PC. I made the seller aware of the issue and they stayed in touch until the problem was resolved. TomTom actually resolved the issue for me with very little trouble. I actually think my issue was my fault due to already having a 720 set up on my PC. But within a week or two I had my 720 up and running with no further issues. I would recommend the 720 to anyone.
I bought this backpack to use at college. I've had it for three weeks and I love it. I have 15 in macbook and bought theBrenthaven Edge II Sleeve (Black) for 15.4" MacBook Procase to protect it. the case has a lot of structural integrity, far more than a sleve and thus adds a lot of bulk, but this backpack fits the laptop in the case in the laptop slot.With the laptop in there, I can still fit my notebook, calc textbook, history textbook and reader and another 500 page book all in the laptop pocket and the first pocket after that. Then my ac adaptor, calculator and other bulky non book items can fit in the third pocket. And then theres those two mesh pockets and the whole front part for small stuff or anything else.The only negative thing about this backpack is its not so good for packing clothes for a trip if you want one backpack for absolutely everything. also the zippers don't look so heavy duty, but no problems yet.While this pack fits a lot of stuff and is very light. when nothings in it collapses real well so I still like it even when I'm just carrying my laptop or a couple books. It also is much more comfortable then my old Jansport backpack. I can fit about twice the weight in this backpack, but I get fewer aches and pains from carrying a full load around then I did with my old backpack.If your like me and you like to have everything with you, I don't think theres a better backpack out there.
The Infinity Beta 20's produce a very smooth, natural sound - without booming bass or shrill highs found on many speakers. I compared this with others in the Infinity line (Primus 150), as well as from Bose (201), Yamaha (6490), and Klipsch (KLIRB15).New out of the box, they sound great, and after a few weeks of use, they sound even smoother. The CMMD drivers do an outstanding job of producing great bass while not being punchy. The highs are very clean and clear, without being raspy or harsh. I like the flat, non-coloring texture of the sound; they just simply re-create what is there, and therefore sound like a live performance.If you go to a store to listen to them, ask how long the speakers have been on display, the longer the better. Ask them to set the receiver / amp to stereo mode with a flat EQ or treble and bass so that the receiver doesn't color the results. And make sure the amp has solid clean power, since these speakers reveal any clipping when a small or cheaper amp (especially a HT multi-channel) is pushed towards its limit.I think you will agree that for the price (and size), they are hard to beat.
Not much to say here on reviews like these, other than the product worked correctly as it was intended to and I did not have any problems out of it.
The screen and size are wonderful, but what is not so wonderful is that it does not come with a cradle that allows you to synch up and power up with the same unit - you have to use a separate power connector and a USB cable for each function. Also, not having the Palm Universal Connector is a MAJOR drawback - you can't use most of the Palm keyboards (or many other Palm accessories) to connect to it and that is a major drawback for my uses! I also have had MAJOR problems in synching up at work and the support people at Palm would not give me any advice about it (probably because it's so new they didn't have any advice to give me). I'm returning it to the store this weekend and plan to buy a Sony unit instead!
Seriously even my 6 years old usb key is faster. It took me about 10 minutes to transfer 40 songs.DON'T BUY THIS THING!
Had this mouse when it first came out and it was cool. It had a unique design for it's time even though it wasn't as comfortable as it looks. The light looks high-tech back at it's days and I just got tired of the trackball. Anyway, this thing is still working 100% with 100% functionality after almost 8 years of usage. And it worked from Windows 9x all the way to Windows Vista x64 without any problems with driver issues.
Good quality, standard features, at a very reasonable price. What more could you ask? Got my attention and retains my dedication.
So far so good,I've had my wireless for two months now, and I forget it's even there. I am using it in combination with a DSL modem and it works great. The setup was easy using the CD supplied and it's compatibility seems flawless. The design is great too. I really like the upright stand option. It is sleek and modern with little blinking lights that tell me everything is running smoothly!
Works great with my ipad, you can have many angles with this stand and it's super portable. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a white version.
The Pyle Home PDIC81RD 8-Inch Two-Way In-Ceiling Speaker System,Is an awesome speaker.Only problem was the way it was packaged.It was a Box in a box with very little foam protection.Outside box came crushed in one corner,inside box the same but no damaged to product.Make sure you ask for extra protection for product delivery.Overall will order again.
For the price (you can easily spend 2 to 5 times this much on similar specification models) these binoculars are a good buy. The wide angle, the large (50mm) lenses, and the long eye relief provide an excellent view. They're waterproof as well.Some drawbacks to consider though are they are pretty big and heavy and the center focus seems really stiff. Other than that, no problems.
I ordered three of these--one for Sister and Mother, 4 years ago and have been using them in different devices ever since without any issues, whatsoever. Forget how much it was back then, but it must have been a good price for me to buy three!
Bought this for my son who is a photographer and needed something to organize and protect everything. It has proved to be an excellent all around pack, perfect for accessories and camera.
I originally bought this HDMI cable for my Xbox and ended up using it for my laptop so I could watch the shows streaming from my laptop on my Flat screen TV. I've had the cable for almost a year and its still working great. I feel like I got a really good steal with this cord spending close to nothing compared to buying one that works the same for almost 30.
I purchased this Zune for my daughter. It was shipped quickly and the price was awesome. It was a refurbished MP3 player but looks and plays as if it was brand new. The only issue I had with the purchase was it still had content on it from the previous owner. If an item is refurbished I feel it should be cleared of all stored material before shipping. But the fantastic price made of for that slight problem.
While this product which works well might not have been a great value at [$$$] it is at the... sale price. While there is nothing really exciting about an adapter this one works well.
i have the same problem as other reviewers.the sound becomes garbled when viewing a dvd or in tv mode.if i change tv channels or in dvd mode switch input the sound comes back but it will become garbled again soon after.some days no problems at all though.panasonic has had my receiver in their repair shop more than i have had it my home!another matter that irks me is the remote.early on i discovered that i could not"fast forward"a dvd with the buttons that the manual said would perform this function.
I have a Canon Eos 35mm (not a Rebel) camera that I have been using for many years and loved it. It was time to move to digital however and I just couldn't justify the cost of the 10mega-pixel EOS, so I opted to "step-down" to the Digital Rebel XTi.After taking my existing ultrasonic lenses to a local retailer and making sure they'd work on the Rebel XTi, I purchased a "body only" version of the camera, thus saving myself roughly $50 dollars.I've been using the camera for a few days now, mostly in the house and I'm happy to say that I think I made the right decision. Only a real die-hard photographer will lament the loss of some of the finer configurations available on the full EOS. For me, and for most people, the Rebel XTi has everything you need. It still includes your standard modes: Landscape, Sport, Twilight, etc., and of course you can adjust aperture and all that other stuff that only people who do it as a profession or hobby really understand anyway.The built-in flash is very powerful, moreso I'd say than what was on my EOS 35mm, and the menu is more intuitive than the Fuji FinePix I had before purchasing this camera.Additionally, some have noted that any 35mm lens you try to use on the digital will creating some cropping, but I don't really see a difference. I probably would if I could put the two side x side, but my standard wide-angle lens takes in a fair amount of space, and my zoom lens appears fine too. For reference I have the Ultrasonic lenses with the red dot, not the ones with the red dot and white square.Cons: You can't view what you're taking a picture of in the viewfinder; you have to look through the lens. Also, the carry strap that comes with it is pretty cheap. I'll probably use the one from my EOS.My particular purchase included everything BUT a CF card, so I got a 2GB one from Transcend ($45), and it works perfectly.Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and I don't feel like I missed out on any features by not buying the EOS.
The camcorder is everything it promised to be. Easy, lightweight, takes good videos and is great to upload and share. With only a couple of buttons to push, the Flip Video is an awesome way to capture special moments.
I've used my Vista 5 or 6 times and it's been pretty pampered. Unlike some other reviews, I found its menus and controls fairly intuitive once I messed around with them a little bit. Then, just as I decided to start using this for some real geocaching instead of simply day hiking, the screen flipped out and failed. Now I often just get a bunch of lines across the screens, and there is "noise" on the screen even when I can see what I'm supposed to. The internal parts seem to be working, but the LCD failed very quickly (I've had this about 2 years, but with minimal use).So, hopefully they'll fix the issue, since I see the same complaint from othes.
I sent my Toshiba Satellite to the company for warranty service and never got it back and the company has ignored all requests, including those by the Better Business Bureau.
I ordered 2 Panasonic P-P592 NiCd (nickel-cadmium) batteries for an old cordless phone. That's what the picture on Amazon's web site showed. However, what I received were 2 Panasonic HHR-P592 NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries. Note that Amazon themselves did not ship the batteries, but rather, they came directly from a third-party company.The NiMH batteries are APPARENTLY suitable replacements for the NiCd batteries, but some battery chargers which work with one type may not work with the other.I called Panasonic to see if the HHR-P592 batteries were suitable for my particular model of cordless phone, but they couldn't even find the HHR-P592 batteries in any of their own documentation.After searching on the web, I came to the conclusion that the biggest thing I needed to be concerned with was possibly overcharging the NiMH batteries, if my charger happened to be designed to work only with the NiCd batteries.I have typically kept one battery in the spare charging compartment in the phone's base unit, so when the one in the phone needs to be recharged, I simply swap it with the one which had been in the charger. There is no danger of overcharging the NiCd batteries, but based on the information from the web, I'm not sure if leaving the NiMH batteries in the charger indefinitely is safe. So now, I am only leaving the battery in the charger for about 24 hours.So far, they seem to be working fine in the phone, and are not getting excessively hot when they're in the charger, so I believe they're ok. But, when these finally die, I will definitely find some other web site, preferably with a phone number that I can call, so that I can specifically state that I want the P-P592 NiCd batteries, with no substitutions.Note that prior to buying these batteries from Amazon, I went to Radio Shack and got some type 92 NiCd batteries which they said were appropriate. They fit in the phone fine, and worked ok for a couple charges, but were actually loose when they were in the charger (they seemed to be tapered a bit differently than the Panasonic batteries). But after a few charges, they only ended up working for an hour or so before needing to be recharged.In any case, if you have been using NiCd batteries and are not absolutely sure that any chargers you'll be using can also handle NiMH batteries, I would not order NiCd batteries from Amazon, since you may end up with NiMH batteries instead.
I have a Rebel T4i and I bought this lens hood to go with my 18-135mm Canon Lens. Fits Perfectly. I specifically prefer the petal style lens hood. This one has good quality fit and finish. It is reversible to take up less space in camera bag but what I like most is the light absorbing felt/velvety like material on the INSIDE of the hood which further aides in the purpose of the hood in the first place.
I have a Linksys WAP and two Linksys PC Cards. I have had all sorts of problems with the cards, including severely limited range (I couldn't get a signal 40 feet and two walls away), instability of the driver software necessitating twice daily ejection and reinsertion of the card and standby problems with Windows 2000.I borrowed a Lucent (now Orinoco) Wavelan card and what a difference! I now get full signal anywhere in my house, I've never dropped a connection and standby now works correctly.I still like the Linksys Wireless Access Point, but I think you should spend your money elsewhere when purchasing the cards.
Does exactly what it says it does, which is what I needed. Can't ask for anything more than that.
I purchased the e755 several days ago. So far, I'm really pleased with it. The display lives up to the hype - it really is that good. It's crisp and bright, real easy on the eyes. The wi-fi is fairly easy to set up and use. I like the ActiveSync over the Palm's Hot Sync (I use one at work). WindowsXP Explorer treats the e755 as just another drive and I can copy/paste files back and forth easily. Am also happy with the battery performance so far. As for the negatives, The master power switch and the wi-fi switch on the bottom are too small and too close together. I already wiped out the memory once by moving the wrong one. However, I had done a full backup to Flash the night before and the Restore function worked flawlessly.
It comes in a clear tube, so you can easily look in at any time and see what your levels look like. It came very full, clean, and very simple to install without a mess.
I bought one of these for my wife and she loves it. I find it terribly over-rated.I especially hate the software under Windows - it was probably the worst installation procedure I have ever seen - not allowing you to customize what or where it is installed. Its like they thought we all want to be Mac users and just automatically do everything for us even though we would like control!It's also real buggy under Windows - always appearing to hang. And it is not ergonomic to update the iPod with new songs - it has to plugged in and out again constantly. It will not recognize new CDs unless you restart the software. My advise is to have the iPod unplugged all the time until you are ready to update the songs.There is a long way Apple has to go with this before it is as good as some of the other brands designed for Windows.
When Comcast increased the modem lease price to $7 a month I decided it was time to get my own modem. When the Motorola Surfboard Modem SB5101 arrived I unpluged my old modem and plugged it in. I called Comcast to register the new modem. It has worked perfectly ever since.
As far as sharpness vs. cost is was a good lens, we ended up returning it for one main reason, the zoom ring was so loose if you pointed the lens downward it would rotate on its own. granted you aren't going to be shooting strait down but if you move positions and tilt the lens down during repositioning the lens will not maintain the same zoom focal length.
I bought this to replace a Microsoft Intellimouse. This mouse fits my medium size hands perfectly. I love the size, the scroll wheel, the fit...it rocks!!!!! I use it for my desktop computer. The price isn't bad here on Amazon. It's worth every penny!!!! If you like having the best gizmos - you must buy this mouse and JOIN THE REVOLUTION!Note: My mouse acted erratically after 3 days of perfection. I noticed more complaints on the Logitech forums. I took the mouse back for a refund, and ordered another refurbished mouse- it works great with NO problems!
The iSee crystal clear hardshell by Contour Design is a simple, elegant iPod case that protects against scratches and bumps without marring the beautiful iPod design. After looking at silicone and aluminum cases, I came back to the first case that had caught my eye, the iSee. Silicone may bounce better, but it is a dust magnet. Cleaning the dirt and dust that sticks to it takes a lot of water, which means removing the iPod from its case regularly to clean it. And iPods were not meant to be covered up anyway! The iSee case is completely clear, easily wipes clean, and adds little bulk: My 30GB iPod measures 4.25" x 2.63" x 0.5" (6.8 x 10.7 x 1.3 cm) in the case, as opposed to 4.1" x 2.4" x 0.43" without the case. And the case in no way detracts from the iPod's great looks. It's hardly noticeable.The iSee case has 2 parts, front and back. Put your iPod in between them and snap together. This case for iPod Video will fit 30GB and 60GB models. The back for the 60GB is deeper and is located behind the 30GB case in the box. It's inconspicuous, so be careful not to toss it out with the packaging! The iSee case does not cover the click wheel and leaves plenty of space around the hold switch, headphones port, and dock connector port. A thin clear plastic film covers the front and back of the iSee when you get it. This is to protect against scratches in transit, and Contour expects people to peel the film off before use. It provides coverage for the click wheel, however, so some people may prefer to leave it on. Optional small non-slip feet for the back of the case are included.There is a detachable belt clip, also of colorless plastic. The nice thing about this clip is that it snaps on easily using notches on the sides of the case, so there are no protrusions on the back of the case when you are not using the belt clip. The clip orients the iPod horizontally when clipped to a belt. But the clip itself does not have a hinge or spring. It opens only slightly, and you have to force your belt or whatever in there. The clip detaches easily from the case, unlike the case itself. The iSee's greatest fault is that it is next to impossible to pry it off the iPod. The instructions advise prying the case apart from the docking port end. Easier said than done from any end. The iSee is a great case, but I would not recommend it if you need to remove the case often. Try removing the dock adapter to dock the iPod in its case.
Purchased this propuct from .... Within 30 days one port went dead. Within another 60 days 2 more ports dead. NO responce from Linksys tech support. Will not return calls. Buy another product.
The product is excellent and it has a good price, if you compare it with other brands like Linksys or Belkin, this home product can do exactly the same job with a great wireless coverage.
It didn't work for me. My laptop sees it when you connect it but doesn't work when you start the application to transfer stuff.It's just sitting at my place.
This Monster Power center had all the features I was looking for. It does not disappoint. No problems with the device or the service. Got it for a steal on Amazon.
Bought this system back in November from Etronics.com and have been very pleased so far. This system has a little more power than the Panasonic SC-HT800V and the speakers have their own stands which make it look very nice. I plan on getting a Panasonic TV of the same color to have matching system components.The one drawback to this system is when you are playing a DVD and want to switch to TV/VCR and then back to DVD, it doesn't continue the movie from where you left off. A little strange because I have another Panasonic TV with a built-in DVD player and it does pick up from where you left off when you switch to TV and back. This is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.Overall I am very pleased with this system and would recommend.
I have this and am purchasing it again. This one is super easy to use and I use it with a canon pixma. The quality is great and have had no issues with it. I only give it 4 stars tho because I am that way, just like a boss, there is ALWAYS room for improvement!
I upgraded to this lens to replace the standard kit lens that comes with the Canon T2i (18-55mm)After just a couple video shots and pictures with this lens, I was blown away. The shots are stellar!I will be discarding my kit lens from now on, as it no longer deserves a slot in my camera bag, lol.I definitely recommend this as a direct replacement/alternative to the kit lens. It is built solid, nice and heavy. Pictures and videos from it are crystal clear.The only thing I feel weird about is the noise from the auto-focus motor. It is REALLY loud. I got this lens used, so it could be that the motor could be somewhat damaged. I dont use AF for my videography, so this isn't a big deal to me.
This adapter is awesome it picks up signals from a block away. It works as described and it is easy to install. Only drawback is the length of the wires which are barely long enough for you to sit it on top of your tower. So, if your tower is under your desk or in your desk im not sure how great it would be as i have my tower on top of my desk with the antenna on top of the tower.I use this adapter with the srx router and the both of them together is unreal.Be careful as you can pick up your network from blocks away from your house. I have done it using my pda and pickup up my signal from 2 blocks away with at least 2-3 bars of signal as well.
Talk about great things coming in small packages, this thing is amazing! I purchased my R55 at Best Buy about 3 months ago and when I saw it on here, I just had to say something about it. I think it is the best recording method for portable devices - EVER.The quality is better than audio tape by far, and the recording length of the disks (60, 74, or 80 minutes) surpasses that of most tapes too. When I originally bought this unit, I looked into its specifications for a long time trying to decide between the R37 and the R55 and a Diamond RIO Portable MP3 Player.I love MP3's, as most people who are &quot;into&quot; audio do, but I found the lack of the ability to change data without a computer on the RIO was troublesome. I had to be able to flip discs, so that I could listen to it on long car rides - the 64MB of the RIO's memory could only hold about 70 minutes of music... then a computer was needed to change the data in the 64MB. TERRIBLE! I needed the removable discs!Then came the R33... I decided against this because it was just too big. I love the compact size of my R55, and it was worth the extra money. Now I take my R55 everywhere - I have about 15 mixes of my favorite music, and 2 or three blanks in my case all the time, so I can record classes and such (Go Purdue!!!) In all, the best audio recorder / player out there today!
This is my second printer I've bought in ten years. My first was a Canon BJC-600. It was a great printer, even up until the day I replaced it. But it was showing its age and it was way too slow. So I set out to get another Canon product. I had my eye on the S520, but was upset to find out that it had been pulled! Why? To make room for the i550, of course.So, two printerless weeks go by and finally the i550 hits the shelves. I run out and buy one ASAP for two reasons. First, my previous experience with Canon products, and second, I saw the S520 in action. I was very impressed with the photo quality, speed, and price. The i550 promised to be better and faster at about the same price as the S520.To make a long story short, if you're looking for an inexpensive printer...look no further. For someone like me who doesn't really use the borderless photo printing (as amazing as it may be), this is the best one I've found for the price. Best of all, it has individual ink tanks for all the colors! I like HP printers, but I hate the wasteful and expensive 3-in-1 color cartridges that go in them.For those who do a lot of photo printing, be advised that you'll probably want to use Canon paper. Although you can use other paper (i.e. Kodak) the ink and paper are all designed as a system. Therefore best results will be achieved with Canon paper.PROS: Speed, individual ink-wells, high quality, easy-to-use bundled software, low cost.CONS: Vibrates a lot when it picks up speed.
The dock works fine. You can set it up so clicking on the button will move (delete from camera, configurable) all pictures from the camera to a directory on your hard drive. It even creates a new directory with today's date as name. Very convenient if you have problem with the most basic computer skills, like creating directories or dragging files from an USB drive. I bought an EasyShare camera plus the dock to a relative so I needed something as simple as possible so it would get used.The problem is that you can not run EasyShare software using a limited account on Windows XP. It will also not allow you to perform the moving of pictures from the camera using the dock if you are not administrator. Kodak support blames Microsoft and Windows but of course it is Kodak's crappy developers fault, since other programs can access USB drives when running it as a limited accounts users. It don't even help when run as is used to run the program as admin, you need to be logged in with an admin account.Sucks, but I went for the dock anyway, since I don't know any other one touch solution for moving files from the camera to you computer.
Used this hairdryer in a hotel on vacation and loved it so much I had to order one for home as soon as I got back! Doesn't have a separate selector for temperature, and seems to be hotter on the higher setting that the lower ones, but it works just great for me. Would definitely recommend.
I've had this mouse for several months, and absolutely love it. It's like any other improved gadget -- at first you think, "Why would I need that?" but once you use it you don't ever want to do without. For mini-vans it's the second middle door (remember when passengers had to always crawl through? Ugh!) In mice, it's all those extra buttons. It was VERY easy to set the programmable buttons to function as I chose, and they make my life just that little bit nicer. The only problem I have is that sometimes it's a little erratic (much like an almost-broken wire mouse would act) at night. Bizarre? Not really -- I suspect it's interference from other 2.4 devices.I've never bothered to turn it off, and I haven't needed to replace batteries.
I purchased my very 1st one from a Dollar General because the other high dollar pair(s) kept breaking and you always seem to loose those plastic ear pieces? Not with these!I was told that perspiration and/or oil from a normal Male breaks down the plastic coating around the wires and they crack and break. It happened to every good pair I ever bought. While browsing one of those dollar stores, they had just one pair of the JWin23. It was very cheap & figuring that in 2-3 weeks they would break I bought them. Wrong!! They are very comfortable, the ear pieces don't come off easily and they sound Great! My first pair I got broke due to my own negligence. I still have the second pair but last night I tried to clean them and accidental punctured the cone inside BUT They Still Work w/ a little sound change! So here I am for another. Get them NOW because the company stopped production! I think I know why,, they were TOO GOOD and lasted too long.I hope this helps someone?
Good: Very nice appearance and great sound quality for the price. Bad: In my haste to set up my new speakers I cut my hand on the cardboard box lid. LOL
I have played a few DVD's in this player and it is as a quality image on my Sony HDTV. I purchased this machine as a comparison for my older high-end player and as a backup device. A comparison between the two yielded excellent picture quality on par with my more expensive player. I wanted a SACD player and one with HDMI connector to go to my TV. Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase.
It is a fact that these headphones don't have the best sound quality; they can sound a bit airy and their bass response is poor. I was very aware of that when purchasing them. The reason I bought this pair is because I have a very nice pair of Sony headphones that have great sound quality, but are unfortunately very uncomfortable wear. They are sealed and on-ear. This is a nice cheap pair of open circumaural phones that have a decent sound quality. I bought a refurbished pair for 50 dollars, and if you can get that same deal I STRONGLY recommend you buy them also. They are VERY comfortable to wear. I have worn them for upwards of 5 hours with no discomfort. As I said earlier, the sound quality is not the best, but it is decent (don't expect it to be bad, it's simply not on par with other 100 dollar phones).Also, they are very tough (unexpectedly). I smashed a pair into the ground (was angry). stuff went flying and i immediately assumed it had shattered. after calming down and coming back later, it turned out only the pad parts and the two screen things (that go over the speakers) had come out. they snapped back in easily and it works fine still.'EDIT: Reading other people's reviews, i see a lot of people giving lower ratings and complaining about 'leakage'. I didn't complain about this because it's a GIVEN. These are open aire headphones, what did you expect to happen when you listen? Did you think sound waves only move in one direction? (on an interesting side note, look into beam forming. It is possible to make sound waves move in lines but it requires speaker arrays to manipulate destructive interference).
Recieved this Samsung LCD two days ago and I have to say for the price, this TV is hard to beat. I knew I was buying a 32 inch LCD for about 2 months and researched the Sharp Aquos model, the Sony XBR, and this one. After much research and comparing of pictures I felt the Samsung was the best combination of price and picture. The Sony XBR will give you a better picture, no doubt, but it is not such a jump that is justifies spending the $900 more to buy it. I also thought the Sharp Aquos's picture looked a little washed out compared to this Samsung.I've been told that seeing TV's on display at Best Buy and Circuit City is a bad way to go about this because store managers tend to turn up the contrast or brightness on the TV's. I never have understood this theory, I mean maybe they are trying to get rid of some inventory or something of that nature but has anyone tried playing with their brightness and/or contrast balance on thier TV's? It helps but it doesn't make a crappy picture brilliant or vice versa. Therefore when I went to Best Buy and saw the picture on the Samsung compared to the Sharp it was a no brainer for me which TV had the better picture.Anyways back to the actual TV. I have Brighthouse Cable TV and run an HDMI cord from my Scientific Atlanta HD DVR to the TV and the picture is brilliant. The HD picture is amazing, the first thing I turned to was HBO HD and Spiderman 2 was playing. I watched the last half of it in amazment because the picture was that good. My father in law and my father both have the 32 inch Sony XBR and although I did not have them side to side I felt the Samsung's HD picture was just as colorful and vibrant as the Sony XBR.The biggest differance I noticed between the XBR and this Samsung was how they handled SD TV. The Sony is in my opinion is significantly better at handling SD TV than this Samsung (although the Samsung is also good). Not only can it decode it better, it also has a screen streach called Wide Zoom (i think that's the name) that can actually put SD TV at 16:9 ratio and make it look very good. The Samsung cannot do that and either can my cable box. I can fill the screen but it becomes stretched beyond the border and look odd. So I just watch SD in regular 4:3, which looks good, and let the HD shine when I turn it to my HD channels.I also ran my iBook G4 through the TV via the 15 pin VGA connector. Looks amazing. I've tried to run my iBook through other LCD before and it has never looked nearly as good as it does on this TV. A great bonus because it wasn't really a factor in my buying decision.Last but not least I have my audio running from my cable box to my reciever so I have not really tested the speakers on this TV. Sorry!Anyways in conclusion. Great HD picture. Two HDMI hookups which will give you a little bit of futureproof (Sony XBR only has 1)! Very lightweight (I was very, very surprised at how light the actually TV is, you could carry it with one hand!) Easy to put the stand on and very easy to get working. A great TV that is impossible to beat at the price Amazon is offering it for. Go for it!PS I would give this TV 4.5 stars if possible for the simple fact that the Sony XBR plays SD better. However like I said earlier in my review it's not worth an extra $900.
this laptop has a known issue related to the AMD chip overheating. They have released an emergency bios update which makes the fan run at all times. HP has also created a program allowing people to get their laptop serviced for 2 years from the original purchase date. Basically, this laptop should have been recalled because so many have failed, and simply making the fan run at all times is a cheap fix by HP.
This was by far the best price I could find. It was long (I needed a longer cable for my office). The cord provides for excellent quality. I can't ask for more.
In the past I wore headphones and didn't really care much for how it sounded. It wasn't until I purchased this pair that I realized how much I was missing out on when I'd use headphones. This pair is extremely comfortable, even though they are huge. They have a terrible amount of bleed, so if you're planning on wearing them around other people, expect them to hear it too, unless you enjoy listening with the volume down very low.Overall I'm very happy with them, they do not offer an overabundance of bass, but they are audiophile targeted headphones so it is something to expect. I have never heard any distortion out of them and I've been using them for over 6 months. Going back to other headphones is always a shock to me now because the audio quality is so much lower. These will help to increase your appreciation for quality sound.
I own a Sony LCD, a Sony DLP, and this Panasonic has the best picture. And the price....man. You can't beat it. I paid $2,700 for my Sony just last year, and it is only 46 inches.Nice design, easy to use, looks great on the wall with the silver finish. It wont show fingerprints and dust like the glossy black tv's.Great TV at an excellent price.
perfect for my T2i. Though my camera has sensor cleaning. Let's see how long will this thing last..
It's quiet and fits nicely under my laptop, plus, most importantly, it seems to cool my laptop.
What is the point of having something that is simply annoying? The FM reception is awful. Hard to tune; lots of static on anything but the very strongest stations. Save your $ and buy a Sangean or Tivoli.
Excellent product! Connects directly to my bluetooth notebook, and even works 30' away from my computer when I'm giving presentations from a podium. I definitely recommend this mouse to anyone wanting a full size portable mouse for their notebook.
I have been a fan of Tiffen filters for a while and have always found them to be pretty good. There are some who insist on expensive filters and that cheaper ones distort your image, but unless your rig is over $5000, I doubt you'll see any difference. (Good article showing amount of image distortion: [...]My only qualm with this is (like others have said), it is a two-pack of filters, but the case only comfortably holds one. The polarizing filter comes wrapped in tissue paper and in the case, but the UV filter is just in a plastic bag. Granted, if you're like me, you'll probably just leave the UV filter on all the time and it won't be an issue.
With a low starting price and a sizeable rebate, these are unbeatable when it comes to price. They may not be the most sturdy, so if you're travelling with them daily you might want a beefier case. If you're like me and just need space-effective storage that keeps your discs clean and without scratches, then these fit the bill...
This cable enabled me to connect my Garmin GPS V handheld to my Humminbird Matrix 27 fishfinder. I used the pfranc [...] connector for the GPS side. I guess the benefit is being able to display the GPS info (including plotting) on the larger screen of the fishfinder.I'm thinking I'll order another one of these cables and use it to connect my Garmin eTrex Vista GPS to my Matrix 27 (with another plug from [...].Your GPS will need to have NEMA in/out. Check in the settings section on you GPS.
Love the BEFSR41 router. Despise this one. Struggled with it until it occured to me to swap the old one in with the same settings -- worked instantly. This unit is obviously in beta, they released it too soon -- and I have the May 30 release of the firmware (they released, then retracted a newer version that had more problems). I understand these things are not easy to design, but this is a terrible betrayal of the Linksys loyal. That it works for some and not others reveals the limitations of the unit -- it just doesn't work in a full range of applications.For those of you stuck with one, hover at the Linksys site for new firmware, which I imagine will eventually works the kinks out. Try macintouch also. Myself -- well, thanks Amazon for a 30-day return policy!
Purchased this from a local retailer for $20 plus tax - a really good deal. Connected to an H-P LJ-1012 which is a basic laser printer model from about 4 years ago.I'm a mid-level PC user, understand the lexicon but don't know the technical standards. Basically, this device is hit or miss with your setup, and you won't get any help from D-Link, not by e-mail and the FAQ really sucks.Here's my experience.NOTE: WINDOWS XP (SP2)Following the quick setup instructions, the 301U server found my H-P LJ 1012 printer, but my DSL internet connection was disabled, so I had to disconnect the Print Server to get back my DSL. As mentioned, D-Link doesn't do tech support; absolutely nothing helpful in its web database and radio silence via e-mail.One day with some idle time, I decided to try again and got it to work on my network. I ignored the quick setup directions; basically, ignored directions on changing my Windows XP network connection settings (as the setup settings would disable my DSL connection).I followed the directions to electrically connect the Print Server to the network, then used the D-link PS Admin software to do a test page, which printed the IP address. My DSL connection remained active and the test page indicated that the Print Server had an assigned IP address in the network. I then installed the H-P Printer by following the directions using the IP address (and creating an associated printer port) shown on the test page. This worked on all 3 of my PC's and the DSL connection remained enabled. Later on, I learned that the Printer Server IP address would change (don't know why except to guess that IP addresses can be dynamic) which would disable the related printer port. However, again, by using the PS Admin software, I was able to set the Print Server to hold the IP address by clicking the "manual" box. For the past 2 months, the settings held and my DSL connection remain enabled.I was lucky to stumble upon this method of installation, but D-link was absolutely useless in getting it to work for me.
First let me say that if you prep your TV room before this baby arrives, you will be happier. HDMI cable boxes are available from Comcast and while the progressive works well, the picture quality on HDMI connections are the finest out there.As for the TV image, its simply the best I have seen. No need to spend any more for an XBR 2 or XBR 3. They are only wider with the glass surround and heavier. This could be called the Sony minimalist set because its handsome but basic-just perfect.On HD stations with great image quality such as Discovery HD, my friends would not leave. They kept ewwing and ahhing-and it was late!On regular channels the quality is fine but there is zero comparison. I did find that some regular channels looked better than others.My new Sony DVD player works wonderfully and imitates HD pretty well with my HDMI upscan unit. Again its all in the quality of the feed to the LCD screen. The better the input quality, the better the picture quality.Easy to setup, no need to hang it on the wall, any basic stand will work and sofa eye level is my favorite. Just like your old TV but with ultimate quality!Sony has done well with this product. Samsung, Panasonic cannot compare. And Plasma sets are going to die very soon. No burn in and much longer life on the LCD platform.On this superb set, Sony has zero baloney!
Just liked to say I have bought at least 5 of these little babies over the last two years and I absolutely have no problems with them. Kingston always produce the best quality products and for a good price. Highly recommended.
As with many things today, the iPod craze has become just one more, clear example of the materialistic - "Cultish" quality of having "it"... I had ordered a set of these headphones based on all of the reviews stating that the Sony Fontopia were a huge improvement over the stock Apple headphones. Many reviews even claimed that the headphones were slightly "Bass heavy". I truly must ask, "Do all the people who have raved about the sound quality of the Sony really think they sound that much better? Or is it more because the sound isolation type headsets are just the new and hip item this week?"Let me say that there is very...Very little sound difference between the two headsets. And for what difference there is, the Sony definitely play at an overall lower volume anyway; a detriment in my opinion - when you consider that the iPod itself does play at a fairly decreased sound level from the norm. I literally had to turn up the iPod once I plugged the Sony set in.The one thing the Sony set does offer is better extraneous sound insulation. I would also imagine that for those who have a problem with discomfort from the Apple type headphones - the in ear silicone type will in fact be a tremendous relief.Many reviews state issues pertaining to the quality of the sound cord, and its likely-hood of prematurely failing. The first thing that I noticed was that the cord felt like paper as I pulled it out of the packaging. The analogy that comes to mind is such - can you remember the first time you picked up a small animal such as a mouse, hamster, kitten or such? It felt so delicate that you instantly handled it much different than you might have previously expected. The cord on the Sony headphones elicits much the same response.Overall I must say that this item was a tremendous disappointment. I had hoped that there would be a considerable difference in sound quality - in fact I have had them in as I have been typing this review, and overall I would say that in terms of sound quality alone, I might suggest that the stock Apple set sounds slightly better. While they have a slightly "tin-ny" sound to them, they appear to an overall more rounded tonal range. More than bass heavy sound in the Sony set, I think what people are hearing is the lack of a tonal range. What they are likely hearing is an over exaggerated mid range, with a muted down sound from the low and especially high ranges.In summary, if you are buying these headphones in search of better sound quality, I would highly suggest looking elsewhere. If however, you are one of the people who have a problem with fit - where extended use of the stock Apple style headphones becomes quite uncomfortable, or are looking to use them in places that you would prefer a bit more insulation from external sound/distractions these might be for you. Please note that the later mentioned is very likely due to the style rather than the product itself. There might very well be other brands that offer the comfort and sound insulation, but with better acoustics.
I use this microphone for my YouTube narrations. It blocks noise well and yields good sound quality. I'll likely use it for Skype, too.
I must say that I should have read the reviews before purchasing the table. I bought it for my wife who had surgery and was going to be bed ridden for a couple of weeks. It was put together easily, and I was happy about it even though it seemed to be a bit unstable when extended to bed height, but I could live with that. What I could not live with was when the plastic part holding the slide adjustment broke. I tried to contact The Winsome CO. to inquire if I could purchase a replacement part. They have not contacted me back. I percieve their attitude to be of We have your money too bad for you now. Buyer Beware!!! Not worth even the $69.99 discounted price.
Our [..]loves that these headphones fit him perfectly. He can play his Leapster or listen to his music without disturbing others. We have had the headphones for a few months and they are still working great.
While the Sony wide-angle converter is superior, this lens does a very good job at a third of the price.
I gave one star just for the fact that i cant write a review without giving atleast a star. Apple doesnt even deserve that. i received the ipod shuffle today and have been trying to get it to work but it doesn't. its blinking amber all the time whenever i connect it to the computer. i have tried doing each and everything suggested on apple.com and in other forums. i even reinstalled windows on my computer so as to start from scratch and still this damn thing doesn't work. i chatted with an apple support guy and he told me it must be a defective piece and i need to ship it again for replacement...after wasting all my evening i dont need another apple.seems like apple has started using sub standard parts. i would never ever again buy an apple. they truly suck.....
I picked up the Samsung HT-P38 System from Circuit City and do not regret purchasing it. After days of researching for different high-end home theatre systems, most of which are in the category of more bang for your buck. I found this 800W 5.1 Ch. HT which I thought would be the perfect set up for my bedroom. First off, I was alittle frustrated by installing the speakers. It gets so out of place so times because the lines are so long and there 6 of them all of which are sticking within the back of my TV shelf so you can imagine it is a complete mess in there.I thought the audio quality was fantastic and the amount of power it has for the low cost. It's a nice, clean sounding system. The center is strong, the subwoofer is average but thats okay if this is in your bedroom or a small living room, the front speakers are mighty powerful and the backend speakers provide fantastic sound effects (LOTR for example is heavinly when played on this HT). All in all, excellent sound quality, no complaints here.I wasn't expecting much out of the quality but I did pick myself up some high quality component cables (the best for any HT) at the price of $40 at Circuit City and I watch on a 27' Samsung Widescreen HDTV. The DVD player is indeed progressive scan, I wouldn't say the quality is terrific but all the colors are in place and am very satisfied. I have yet to watch more then a few movies but so far so good, a solid 5-disc dvd player.The style is one of the high points of this HT. The main system itself is verystylish when turned on. It's has a nice blue light out of the button shafts and just looks great, even better when I have guests over. The subwoofer has a sexy but original look to it, it looks absolutely picture perfect with my Samsung Widescreen HDTV. The speakers look very simple but they are more then meets the eye. They have a hole in the back specifically made so you can nail it on to a wall so you don't need to waste $15+ dollars on a speaker mount.All in all, for the power, the clear and rich sound, the crisp images, and stylish look there isn't much to complain about other then setting it up. So if your in the market for a good all around system at the right price, the Samsung HT-P38 is your best buy.
I ordered these to replace several broken 4 CD holders I have. They were just what I wanted and it was very easy to place the front and back paper covers into place. Good product.
I orginally had a TIVO and when the TIVO port stopped working, this was my replacement. After installing it, and using I have found quite a few flaws. One, the remote is awful, compared to the TIVO Remote, you have to keep looking at the buttons, way too many buttons to chose from. Secondly, escaping out of menu is not as easy to find. It doesn't record shows you might like, there are no ratings to rate programs. Controlling the speed to which you fast-forward is very fast but it is difficult to push the buttons to slow and stop, this needs to be improved. Another feature is watching two shows at once, you have to actually record a show then you can change a channel and go back, but it is not like the TIVO where you use the "down arrow wheel" and your back to the other program and can rewind. This is a SERIOUS flaw. One I have been a TIVO user for 5 years, and my wife and I decided last night to return the DVR for a HD-Tivo, even though it is more money, its worth it. This machine does have some nice things, but in all reality, its has many flaws which need to take place.
This remote is simple and effective. Don't let its' very small size fool you. I tested the remote at approximately 100 feet and it has worked perfectly. Though it is noted as a product for the D40 Nikon, I am using it with a D60 with out any problems ..
I have considered buying a 30-inch monitor for years. Got this one yesterday and am very impressed. Performance-wise the HP can't be beat (by Apple, Dell and LG as the only competition). Assembly and setup were a breeze--Just connected the monitor to the stand and connected power and DVI-D. It needed no further tweaks. Colors, brightness, response time and viewing angles are tops. I replaced a 24--inch S-IPS panel so I already had good color reproduction and viewing angles, but his panel is even better--images really pop and text is razor sharp. I cannot overstate how useful and visually stunning the increase in real estate from 1920x1200 to 2560x1600 is. Finally, I can view and edit photos of my kids with accuracy and ease. And no dead pixels. I even appreciate the under-stated form of the monitor. The whole thing is just perfect--well worth the price and the wait. And now I can add my old monitor as a second display at work. Win-win!
Everything I expected from a Nikon product. Quality is far superior to other generic camera cases. plenty of Velcro dividers to store accessories securely
I bought this backpack for myself. It has lot of space and my good for travel.
When I got it I looked through it and i thought I was imagining something-it looked kinda dark. Sure enough, i put it on the camera and it was a 1/2 stop darker than without it. geesh. I bought to protect lens.try a uv filter or one of those expensive Ultra Clear filters. good luck
Well made and a good value for the price!
Very good product. I am using this with Nook color. Good value. It is a keeper. It will work with my future tablets too.
This item is an addition for my wife's new camera. It fit perfectly.
Be advised. Despite what Amazon states here, this product Will Not Work on a HP 111 Designjet Printer. You need a HP 82 Black Ink cartridge. Unfortunately did not find this out till after package was opened. Which negates a return. Ended up calling HP, who confirmed that yes. The 82 is the proper black cartridge.Would like to add this is why I rated this a one star. Nothing was wrong with the packaging. And as always when dealing with Amazon the product arrived promptly.
I like carrying this lens for non-critical missions where the range is handy, but it is not Tamron's best work. This is a 'Jack of all Trades' SNAPSHOT lens. If you can only go one lens for now, and want some zoom range, this one does a nice job at wider angles. It can be a little unsatisfying past 70mm where its apertures start demanding very good light on a tripod for best sharpness. Note that f6.3 at 200mm makes this a tough puppy to use for stop-action. In all cases, it is certainly better than Canon's insulting EOS 18-55mm kit lens, which I view as a unit that will train you in what bad glass is all about.Tamron has what reviews as better options that I DON'T own, in 18-250mm and 28-300mm, the latter available with optical stabilization. Both cost more than this basic 18-200mm lens, for which I would be reluctant to pay anymore than $250 new or $200 used.For a $550 budget, you can get Tamron's excellent 17-50mm f/2.8 ($440) PLUS a respectable 70-300mm f/4-5.5 telephoto ($140), both with macro capability. I own both and love the combination; the wide-angle copy is SUPERB. Odds are good the usual person will NOT miss the 51-69mm range. A Tamron 17-70mm is available, not rating as high as the 17-50mm. To do the same thing with Canon's nearest consumer equivalents, you'll need upwards of $1000, new, a maybe a banker to help.Another sweet thing about Tamron is its 6-year USA warranty, which is NOT honored on gray market copies ... beware!!!
I have a desktop and a PS3 showing weak signals from the wireless router in the office. I bought the range expander, put the CD in the computer, plugged it into the wall, and hardwired (cable included) it into the router. I shut off security, as stated in other posts and in the documentation. It took about 2 minutes for the range expander to set-up. I then unplugged the expander and plugged it into the room with the desktop and PS3. Hooray, my signal strength on both devices went from ~7% to 90%. I then spent the next four hours on the PS3 surfing the internet, downloading game demos, and playing online. Awesome!
These are some good speakers for just 3-1/2 buy them wayyy better than stock. Very clear sound and good bass
I got the item today and charged it up and put songs on it. It plays great. Also the screen is very sharp. The fact that you can put your own pictures on the backgroud is a must. The headphones are nice but they don't always fit into peoples ears. My creative came with the most up to date firmware. THe only reason it is not a five is the small hookup. I am guessing the reason is so the could fit everything inside the player. I am happy with this so far. The product was also not in stock. However, Amazon changed the shipping from 9 day to 2 day to get it here on time. This was truely amazing. Once shipped it was here very fast. Good job Amazon!
Got my headphones yesterday, WOW. Crank up some classic rock; American Woman, Smoke on the Water, Karn Evil #9, Are You Experienced, Thick as a Brick.I'm an old school hippie, like my rock LOUD. These are the beat phones I ever had. Lightweight, robust construction. Clear, clean sound with lots of bass, and still have headroom for Ian Andersen's flute.I wish the cord used bigger wiring, but no one does that any more. And it could be 2foot longer, but that's what extension cables are for. Nitpicking. What more can I say.....
Do not, I repeat, do not spend good money on expensive HDMI cables. All HDMI cables were created equally and should be treated as such. Seriously, this works like a charm and was cheap too. When the product is cheaper than the shipping and it still works great, you know this is a deal.
The first thing I thought when I unpacked these speakers was "these are not bookshelf speakers". The first thing I thought when I hooked them up and gave them a spin was also "these are not bookshelf speakers!" They are not terribly heavy and could easily be placed on a shelf or hung from the ceiling, but they really sound best on stands by themselves.I also own a pair of SS-B1000 speakers, and those are also impressive for their size (which truly is bookshelf), but the difference in the clarity of the bass is just astonishing. Even at low volume levels, the bass has a presence and realism lacking in the 1000s, though it isn't any louder in the mix, and transients are palpable as much as they are audible.The look is nothing out of the ordinary, but the performance and price certainly merit giving these your consideration. The size is small enough to be able to hide among the furniture if you are so inclined, though they really deserve a clear path from speaker to ear. My only (very minor) gripe would be the spaghetti-thin speaker wires included in the box, which are best replaced immediately.EDIT JANUARY 2010:I finally have something to compare these to -- I got my hands on a pair of Tannoy SRM12Bs (aka "Little Red Monitors"). Needless to say, the LRMs alone blow away the SS-B3000s alone, which is why they still fetch $800 a pair even though they're 30+ years old. The SS-B3000s have been relegated to the support role, where they are more than adequate.If you're looking to upgrade a bookshelf stereo, these will definitely do it. They are a massive upgrade from the SS-B1000s that came with mine. But if you're expecting them to go toe to toe with speakers costing five times as much (or more), they won't. If this is the biggest speaker you can reasonably accommodate (small room, guest room, office, etc.), then these are an excellent choice. If you expect them to replace speakers several times their size and weight, sorry again. You can only bend the laws of physics so far. :)
Love the small size, point and shoot--large viewing screen--great for active vacations like skiing, beaches because it is rugged--can be dropped or takes some underwater shots too!!!! I am an Olympus fan and have several other Olympus digital cameras.
I bought the card, put it in my XP Professional and it worked, no fuss, no muss. I can even attach an extension antenna to it. I doubt it makes much difference in range, but it looks very geeky and I like that.
these is the most beatiful portable media player ever ,fantastic no troubles easy ,for setup and both dvr too same very nice .
I ordered on Tuesday and receieved the order on Friday. As easy as it gets. Price for this cable was $20 less than Best Buy for a simular item.
The remanufactured Rio Forge MP3 player is a great device! I've really enjoyed it!
This can be a great 'only lens' for the day. Good weight vs capability for handing most photo opportunities you'll come across. Good price for the versatility the IS function provides.
I am absolutely FLABBERGASTED that half the reviews posted here are negative. Doesn't anyone get it? This book is about the journey and not about the ending. There were times when I would put the book down and just marvel about how AMAZING Donna Tartt's writing style is. I'm at a loss to even try and describe it. She it super talented and understands human nature so well. I laughed so hard at some of the passages, especially the ones involving Gum, the redneck grandmother. I was fully invested in this book and thoroughly satisfied with the journey that this book took me on. Like other people have said, sometimes endings aren't so neat and tidy. Just enjoy the ride!!! Donna Tartt is the best!
I used this to videotape my nieces and nephews at the beach and was surprised how well it turned out. I am not a camera or video person at all, but I like having something on hand to capture a nice moment. All I did was push the button, and it recorded fine. I'm did not expect the voice quality to be great but it was ok. The picture out in the sun was clear, and I kept a fairly steady hand on it. So for what I need, this was a great choice. As I get better at this, I'll definitely get something with more bells and whistles. I know this doesn't have editing capabilities, or the ability to video in low light well. Till then, I'm glad I got this.
I work in an engineering firm and we use for our A4 color prints both a color laser ( xerox phaser 6250 ) and the HP 3000.We have the 3000 since two years and we have printed around 80000 pages without troubles, except for an input tray which had to be substituted.The 3000 is very fast ( even if not so much while printing on hp special papers ) and everybody appreciate both the reliability while printing and the network installation which has been absolutely trouble free.I love it since I can print ACAD files ( covers of our papers ) and JPEG photos without thinking whether this time the driver will work well or not, whether I'll have a paper jam or the ink will smuggle.I have had only some troubles with some HP photo papers ( it smuggled ) , whereas with HP brochure papers it works perfectly.On the contrary the xerox 6250, which costs much much more than the HP 3000, even if it incredibly fast and the laser quality is better than inkjet for printing graphs and chart bars, is not very appreciated since it has great problems with the PCL driver, it has much more paper jams and the cost of theconsumables is extremely higher. We also have a HP 2600 which is a very poor product.If you need a fast and reliable inkjet for high volume prints go in a network environment, I think you'll be very happy with it.
I LOVE this little camera. It takes great pictures, is user friendly, & compact. The pictures are very clear. I took it to Vegas the first week i got it and took pictures at the National Finals Rodeo and they turned out perfect. It was dark, and the zoom and the flash worked perfect for perfect pictures. I rate this camera a perfect 5!
I carry a big heavy Dell Precision 17" Notebook in this backpack. I like it because the weight stays tight to the back and the pack fills evenly, without creating a bulky overhang that is an obstacle to navigating through hallways. The width provides the extra space you need and the construction is durable. The handle in the top isn't an add-on -- its carefully worked into the saddlebag design and doesn't pinch your fingers when you carry it this way. The saddlebag design just seems to distribute the weight more evenly, making this the most comfortable backback I've owned. I'd buy it again!
This remote works as advertised. The setup might take you alittle longer, it all depends on how many devices you are setting up.Tech support is also great if you need to call them. As with any remote there is a learning curve.
Sound reasonable for the price pay.Prompt shiiping.Shuold dust the box before shipping.look like a speaker was in warehouse very long time.
I purchased an HP proliant m110 g7 at an amazing price from another online dealer for my ungrade to WHS 2011 (also purchased elsewhere at an amazing price). I upgraded the server from its onboard fake-RAID controller to a bulk packaged HP p410 RAID controller (also purchased elsewhere) with two internal SAS connnectors that each supported 4 SATA drives. I installed consumer grade SATA drives rather than hot-plug SAS drives to save 2/3s the cost on drives. I first removed the original HP SAS not-plug drive backplain and replaced it with SATA drive power and data cables. I purchased an Adaptec .5M cable to connect to the 4 internal SATA drives. To add a second group of 4 external SATA drives, I added an external drive cage and connected those drives to the P410's second SAS plug with this 1M Adaptec cable. Both Adaptec cables were ideal for my application and work flawlessly, requiring no special tools, setting or tweaks. Everything just works like magic.
I purchased this unit because of the TTS (does not work half the time) and real view graphics.This unit works ok but it does not utilize the best route; 3/5 times it took me for ride, I don't this unit knows what is the fastest route it only know "we will get you there soon or later" attitude.The screen is beautiful and rich but you have to tap the crap out of the screen to register. I have to wonder if this unit even has touch screen.The POI's included are troublesome, it makes me wonder if all that is out there is McDonalds and Burger King, I don't think the Navigon knows anything else. :(The biggest gripe I have is the customer service. They lie, and don't show respect to the customer. Talk about rude, I called to inquire about system upgrade and if it is possible in the future to get updates; they answer by saying why do you need an upgrade, you should learn to use the product, there is nothing wrong with it and now you want to tweak it and ruin it. I was like what???? Called back and asked if I can update my software in the future as the company does upgrades, reply" It's future proof, there will be no upgrades and if you need it maybe it's time to replace it with a new one.Asked to talk to a supervisor and they took my contact info, never heard from them.Tried again, and they said there was no record of this request and took my information again, 2 weeks later nothing. I called back and asked to talk to a supervisor, they hung up.Sorry, Navigon, you make a nice looking product that functions somewhat and the customer service you have is the worst, we will move on.
This is a beautiful monitor. Upon closer inspection I notice waves or ripples rolling up the right edge of open windows on the screen. Do not compare this monitor with an Apple Cinema Display, those cost several hundred dollars, while this one is a little over 200. If you need a wide screen monitor and can not pay alot of money this is a great display for your budget. If you see small glitches, like I described, remember it only cost about $250. If you are playing games and surfing the web, this is a great monitor. I use it with Harmon Karden Sound Sticks and its great.
Both my wife and I have recently purchased Compaq iPAQ PocketPCs. We both love them. I greatly enjoy always having up-to-date pictures of my wife and child and it's groovy to be able to call up my favorite MP3's whenever I want. Not only that, but I'm able to carry around a copy of my resume in MS Word format wherever I go as well as some Excel spreadsheets which contain family budgets. These features as well as the ability to send and receive Word and Excel documents embedded in email make the Compaq a BIG, BIG winner over palm. My old Palm Vx is smaller, but seems otherwise very obsolete in comparison. If you are a techno-geek (and aren't we all?) you must, MUST own a Compaq iPAQ. They are neato-completo.
this has been a great printer. if i bought toner from brother i would complain too. we order from yourcartridge.com somewhere in calif. and get toner cheap. i didn't know we had to replace a DRUM. who'da thunk it? they have those too! having this great supplier for toner and the drum makes it a really great buy because the printer itself just keeps on putting out without complaint. when i find another one, i'm buying it that day without hesitation.
The Duplexer is easy to use and saves paper. Great for two-sided products. You can even flip the page for printing on the back side.
The button response is a little slower than the original mfg remotes. But, its better than the pile of remotes I had to sort through. The user interface is very easy to use and errors on the side of being a little too helpful for me. But, my wife and kids love it!I HIGHLY recommend the wireless extender if you are going to use this remote. If you use more than two devices (amp, tv, pvr box, etc) to accomplish a task, the remote takes awhile to send all the IR commands and you get tired of pointing the remote in one direction while it runs the macro.
This is not gross pre-packed microwave popcorn. This is the real deal. You put kernels in the container thingy, put the container thingy in the microwave, have delish real popcorn! Also, container thingy goes in dishwasher. It is literally everything I have ever wanted in popcorn. So, yes, I may have popcorn and wine for dinner with some regularity now.
Great ink quality. Just been using it for about 2 weeks now (usually print about 50 sheets/wk b&w). Not sure how long this lasts compares to my usually HP ink cartridge but I think it's a great bargain.
having nothing but trouble trying to scan black and white or text, skimpy instruction sheet is of no help. have talked to two Canon tech people who act like they never saw a scanner. Basically a nice rig if I could get my problems solved.
This is something I have been waiting for years. In fact, even had a business plan to manufacture travel companions of this sort. True to what it means, the TV has a crystal clear LCD panel and CD music with AM/FM radio. For the sight-seeing soul in everyone it is a wonderful companion during lonely hours and soporific stretches in a long-awaited vacation. Warning! try not to take this into the jungles ! It will turn out to be one lifeless companion !!
It worked. That's all I care about. Time is money. It does what it says it is supposed to do!
I got this grill because I have a Corsair H50 water cooler in my case. Unfortunately, my case is too small, and I actually had to make a few modifications to the case to mount the fan on the outside. This meant that there was an exposed fan that could easily slice through a finger.The grill is well constructed, and it's cheap. There's not much more to say about it.
For this price range, I would reccommend this product. With 30 gb of memory you should be set.I had no problems with the set up, just a little bit of a lengthy process, you should be patient.Color screen is great for watching videos and you get used to the navigation very easily.overall good product.
this sub i awesome it hits pretty hard for being an eight. I have a 500 watt 2 channel CRUSH amp it bridged and i running about 260 watts and you can feel it it my hardbody truck
The hardware works great, and performs exactly as advertised (broadcasts your music over your wireless network, and allows it to be played through your home stereo). My only issue with the product is the music link software that runs on your PC to "hook" the audio stream and send it over the wireless network. The software seems to be fairly poorly designed (but works well), and it gives you a very annoying ok/cancel dialog every time you switch from the wireless bridge back to your PC speakers. If linksys sends out a better software to go along with the hardware this would be a 5-star product.
Great Drive. Fast when using Firewire 800. Quiet too. I've owned them all. USB always is unreliable, firewire just works. If you're looking for a portable yet powerful drive, this is it.
I lost this and couldn't have been happier :)Bought the MX instead with the unifying receiver and it's a far better mouse and is on sale now for $39.99The MX comes with a nice pouch which you can use to carry it around in your bag and not scratch it.Plus the hyper scrolling option is built into the wheelThe forward/back buttons are also much more comfortable than the VX
The lamp itself is fine, but the clamp is a little weak and wants to slip off of whatever it is clamped to.
I realize that this product is well past its point of relevance, as is evidenced by the fact that the 3 prior reviews on this product all date from 7+ years ago, but I just had a run in with several of these APC 350 VA units and as a result I'm feeling the need to vent.As you'll probably note from the sparkling reviews this product has received thus far, it works very well in its capacity to prevent black outs/brown outs/whatever else from affecting your machinery. It attributes much of its success to the robust battery found inside the unit, which provides power to electronics when your building's electricity fails. Hooray for batteries.But here's something the other reviewers never encountered: An APC 350 VA whose battery needs to be replaced. A rational man might suspect that once the battery started to lose its muscle, a little red light might start flashing on the unit. The suspicions of a rational man, in this case, would be entirely wrong.When the APC 350 VA's battery goes bad, it starts beeping. Not once every couple of hours, or once every couple of minute, or even once every couple of seconds, rather it beeps once every second. It's not a quiet beep, it's a "someone is breaking into my car and/or my house is on fire" kind of beep. There is NO WAY to get it to stop beeping, short of replacing the battery (which cost about $30, just taking the battery out doesn't get the beeping to stop either by the way), and as such the hideous design of this contraption disallows consumers to just use the 350 VA as a power strip once (something it is capable of doing, electricity still flows through this behemoth when it's in its panicky 5 alarm beeping mode) this giant battery has run out of juice.So imagine yourself working on a proposal. It's late, you only have an hour to get this thing finished, your job is on the line here, when suddenly the powerstrip your computer is hooked up to decides that world war III has just been declared. So you pick the thing up, you look around for a switch to turn off the sound, but there isn't one. You hit the power button, but that shuts down all of the equipment that you have hooked up to the surge protector. You're left with a choice: Either try to finish your work while listening to this deafening beeping noise (and likely end up committing sepuku), or give up on your job and walk out on the proposal all together.THAT'S why this surge protector is horrible. Eat poop APC, I only encountered your product for 30 minutes and I already can't stand you!
These speakers sound great. A little annoyed with the colume control, but it's not a big deal.
Initially it worked great. Once in a while, there would be a paper jam, which was a nuisance, but it didn't bother me that much since I didn't do a lot of printing. But one day, I get the dreaded red light again, but this time, I just cannot print, period, even after I take the paper out. I keep trying again and again-but for some reason the paper gets jammed and cannot go smoothly through the rollers. This is unbelievably frustrating!! I see here on the posts that I'm not the only one. Quite frankly, Samsung needs to build a better product. I regret this purchase and will go back to the trusted names like HP, Epson and Lexmark. Since my warranty is over, this is completely useless and will be going in the trash very soon...
For a few years now, I have used a tv tuner card to watch tv on my computer. I have always feared a computer crash because I would be without a tv for a few hours atleast. But now, with the ViewSonic ViewBox, I can watch tv no matter what the computer is doing. All you need is the ViewBox and any monitor to watch tv. Instead of cluttering up your office, dorm room or bedroom with a tv and a computer monitor, you just need the computer + monitor. I recommend The ViewSonic ViewBox to anyone who has a computer and a tv near each other.
Timely and just what I needed to speed up an older machine. Brought it back to life.
These are the best headphones. Ever. I guess I must have the properly shaped ears or whatever it takes for these to work, but boy do they ever. Any other headphones I've used--over-ear, buds, over-head, whatever--get uncomfortable after anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour of use, no matter how nice. These? I can sit down at my desk in the morning, put 'em on, and take them off only for breaks and lunch (working up to 16-hour days), and all without a problem.As for sound quality, it sounds fine to me, though I'm a bit of a cretin. If I can hear the music fine, and have to take off the headphones to hear a word somebody standing next to me says, I'm happy.
With firmware 1.05 (just released) this unit now has support for jumbo frames and a bit torrent client. I've done some very easy "hacking" (put a file in the root directory via FTP and reboot). I've been using MediaTomb to stream movies to my PS3 with no issue. The unit seems fast for mass data storage, spins drives down as advertised, runs dead quiet, and build quality is great.Granted I mostly use it as a media repository, but so far (3 weeks) I am very pleased.
This was my first time buying speakers for my computer, so I was a little unsure about investing a lot of money into my first set. Then again, I didn't want to waste money buying a cheaper and lesser quality brand. I made a great decision with these. Beautiful sound, and not a huge investment. I recommend them to anyone who is a first time and thrifty buyer.
I own an original iPhone, an iPhone 3G, an iPhone 3GS, an iPhone 4, an iPad wifi, an iPad 3G, and an older iPod nano and I can say that it works splendidly with all of these. Just plug it in and it goes. They charge pretty fast, too... I don't know if thats the charger or the device though.
I would just like to say that I have had the same problems with finalizing/Unknown disk problem stated by everyone else.Now, my DVR doesn't recognize ANY disk I put in ("Unknown Disk" or sometimes "No Disk"). So basically I have a DVR that neither plays nor records. Right now I use it to hold the papers down on my desk so I guess it has a use, but $100 is a lot to pay for a paperweight.CyberHome's first DVR does not have the quality of their DVDs.I know SOME of you have not had these problems (yet, hehe) but the fact that so many of us are reporting the same problems is NOT coincidental and clearly indicative of a design/manufacturing flaw.
I had bought a greenscreen on eBay for about $40, and knew that I'd need a professional quality stand. As a part-time college instructor, I didn't have a WHOLE bunch of money to spend, and it just so happened the SavageEconomy Bacckground Stand was the cheapest that sounded like it would do the job.It works fine for the price. It supports my green screen, and the height is adjustable via a pair of "pinchy" devices.
The LifeCam came with very good instructions and setup easily as per the instructions.A friend of mine also got the same camera for her computer running XP and it setup in a breeze for her too. Mine is running on Vista Home Premium 64.Camera picture quality is excellent but I do recommend having decent lighting around you or the picture will get grainy. It does have features built in for low lighting uses but they are limiting.I use this camera with Google and Skype and it works great at both ends since my friend is using the same camera from her computer.
For the price, this camera is pretty good. It does the job. Only problem is that one can't attach it to the monitor. It needs to be place on a flat surface. It's good for someone who needs a basic no-frills webcam.
I like to improvise with my backgrounds but it was always difficult to hang a 'towel' as a background. When the clips I hand anything as a background or as a prop
This is a great tip and I recommend it for all iGo system users. It is basically a USB charging port. I will not say it works for all USB devices, but its worked for almost everything I've plugged into it.A quick warning, anything that requires more than 500mA to initiate a charge, this will not work with. I should note that I do not own any Apple mobile devices nor will I, but as far as I know those require 1.2A to charge.Let me share a story. I was in a serviced residence on a long trip. I have one of those portable media gateway devices I travel with on long trips. I had a new Buffalo 500GB pocket hard drive that I had loaded with media and took with me. I had not tested it with the system. Turns out that it needs to be powered by 2 USB ports to work. The media gateway only had 1 USB port. Enter this little tip. Plug the power USB cable into the tip and the mass storage USB cable into the media gateway. Voilla!
Got this extra battery for my lumix dmc-fz18 as combo. The price was good and now I have an extra battery that comes with my camera and my 4GB memory card, and I think everybody interested in taking pictures outdoors should get an extra battery... This was a fair deal, satisfied!!
Oh wow, my bro waste $30 for a HDMI at Circuit City and I just bought this cheap HDMI from amazon and our HDTV just look exactly the same, 1080p, haha, he waste more money than me.I'll surely buy another one of this HDMI cable for both my X360 & PS3.No need to waste money on expensive HDMI cables, this cheap cable just work just like those expensive HDMI cable selling at the local stores.I recommend this HDMI to everyone.Update: 9/3/09Both HDMI still work find so I recommend this HDMI to anyone who said expensive HDMI is better, this cheap HDMI work awesomely hehe!!
Length:: 2:12 MinsThis filter works well, has a very low profile, and looks great with theBlue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone. At least I think so, with my duct tape and cable tie mounting solution. (Don't criticize just yet.) The attached video is actually for my review of the Yeti but it also shows details of what I think is a great way to connect this filter to it.(It also gives you a chance to compare the sound between the Yeti and theBlue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (White)if your are considering either of those.)
I purchased this paper for a summer class (Intro to Photography). This paper has a nice flat finish that give the impression of an older photograph. Also the satin finish and pearl finish Ilford multigrade RC papers tend not to have as many problems sticking to other photos like the glossy finish kind.
This was the compermise between my husband and I. He wanted a new computer and to wipe clean mine and so we got this so I could save all my files. It has been great.
I went to the Apple Store to pick up the cute little HiFi that just came out after reading several positive reviews online (and okay, some negative ones.) I went to the store just to give it a little listen and pick one up.After a few minutes of listening I went "this is it?"Yes, it is adorable and the iPod sticks right in the top but frankly - the Apple speaker system is not really great sounding.I looked over to the back and sitting on the floor were two large Klipsch iFi speaker systems looking unwanted and ignored. I had previously been locked on getting those and the marketing machine at Apple almost made me forget them.I peeked at the boxes and the prices were slashed from SRP. Asked a sales rep and he said they were being discontinued but it was too bad since he had a pair and he LOVED them. I asked him what he would buy and he said hands down - "The iFi."So... with alot of hesitation I took the chance. And then almost broke my back trying to pick up the iFi box. (Yes, they are solid solid speakers.) Luckily the Apple Store is awesome and they wheeled them down to the dock so I could put them in my car (in a mall no doubt!)Anyway -- I got them home and started hooking them up.Okay -- so these things look like computer speakers. Don't let that fool you. Feel the weight of one of the satellites and you realize this is a nicely made speaker. I have Logitech 5500 Digitals hooked to my PC so I have pretty much the best computer speakers out there.I think the iFi's are better. Truly big sound from 3 speakers. Great resonance. Crisp at every level. A subwoofer that is musical and not overly boomy or made to make up for the lacking of the other speakers (Bose.... yeah you know it.)I put them through the paces of everything on my iPod and everything sounds awesome. The only thing not awesome is that i now feel like re-ripping all my music in Apple Lossless codec as I can now hear artifacts in some (not all) tracks.They are wall mountable and everything is well made. The room I have them in has 20 foot ceilings and it fills it with large spacious sound. I had the satellites 4 feet apart and moving them to 12 feet made a big difference.Downsides: the remote is tiny and you can't tell what the buttons are very well, NO balance control, the volume wheel seems backwards and is very hard to turn, and lastly - it is real speaker wire so you have to screw the wires on the back. No fancy plugs here.Another gripe is with Apple -- you don't get the cool new features on your iPod that you get with their own speaker (surprise surprise). You also can't navigate the iPod menu with the remote only jump tracks.All in all though -- this is the best iPod speaker system out there. Unless you have to have portability which was not an issue for me. This is now my stereo system.And now I know why Apple wants to get the iFi's out of their store - next to these babies, the Apple HiFi sounds weak indeed. Smart move, really.
This is a great little device, bought for my wife's business. It records conversations between two people perfectly at its mid-quality and we are still on our first batteries even after considerable usage. Others have mentioned difficulty loading down to XP but it worked for us exactly as per the instructions (we have XP Home). The lowest quality was not good enough to hear clearly on play back but the capacity on its mid quality is plenty for this not to matter. HQ is very clear. I would thoroughly recommend it, especially at this price
Cheap component that's let me use a second monitor without having to buy a new video card. Its very important that your know your DVI input. DVI-D has more pins then DVI-D. DVI-I looks like this..__..And DVI-D has 4 less pins and just has one large pin __
with the antenna installed ive noticed a great boost in my range i use to get wifi from the living room to maybe the stop sign now i can go to the store and still have signal
I can't believe HP made this pathetic product. Every 5th paper jams with the automatic document feeder. I should have done my homework on Google, which has plenty of nightmare stories about this product. I returned this product and bought a printer/scanner combo with an auto document feeder. It works great and cost about 60% less. Ironically, it is also an HP product.
Received the filter as a promo for buying a matching lens. I'd read the reviews - but thought it would provide reasonable protection for a price {free} that couldn't be beat. I should have taken the option to apply the purchase price to a better {coated} filter - but - not having seen the consequences before - how could you really know ??.The filter IS reasonably well constructed, and I did not see any visible flaws in the glass itself. But as noted by others - when shooting just off axis against a bright point source, internal reflections will pop up, causing noticeable artifacts..I shot a photo of an incandescent light (one purchased before the BULB ban takes effect) in my ceiling fan - at just a slight angle off axis. The reflection of the filament is clearly visible against the dark base of the fan motor. Please note that while the image was NOT selectively retouched - it was down-processed, and center cropped from a much larger RAW image. Image was shot with a Canon 7D using Canon's 55-250 IS at 55mm, f/7.1, 1/250 sec, ISO 1000, distance 3.06 meters. The image IS posted as a user photo on the main product page. You'll know it when you see it (ceiling fan gives it away)..Conclusion: this filter will protect your lens front element, AND {the main reason I got one} should decrease the amount of dust sucked into the Canon 55-250 zoom lens. BUT - it won't be staying on my camera. While I am NOT a pro photographer - I just don't want to take the chance of having what might have been an otherwise 'perfect' shot marred by an inadvertent reflection. Nuff Said.
It was very easy to load the printer cartridge and attach my camera to the dock.The pictures I printed had yellow lines.I followed all the suggestions in the guide and called Kodak customer service and the solution was to send it in to be serviced.So I never got to use the product. This was a birthday present so we were doubly disappointed.I recently purchased the G600 printer dock and was very pleased. The pictures are sharp and clear as getting them printed professionally.
Product never functioned at all. Purchased for my 15" Powerbook G4. Plugged it in, glad to replace my Apple power supply that randomly shuts off and requires me to unplug and replug it into the wall to get it to work. But nothing happened happened with this new power supply. The indicator light on the power brick didn't come on.. nor did my computer. It's going back.
This is an outstanding digital camera - you will not be dissapointed!Strengths: *Excellent picture quality *Intuitive user interface and menus *Can use as point &amp; shoot, or can tweak options like ISO and flash speed for more advanced use *Included Smart Card holds from 32-122 imagesWeaknesses: *Serial port download of images is super-slow (although getting the USB smart card reader via rebate will solve that problem) *No AC adapter or rechargable batteries included
I am very pleased with this Canon accessory kit. It holds everything I have, my spare lens, extra battery,computer cable, even my point and shoot Canon camera. It came with an extra battery and a filter. If I were to buy these things separately, it would have costed alot more. I love this bag.
Back when I owned a 3rd generation Ipod, I used another Griffin FM transmitter and it barely worked. I needed to have it right next to the radio for any signal at all. So when I upgraded my Ipod, I upgraded my transmitter as well. I've had two of these over a period of 2 years and I've never been happier with my purchase. The only reason I bought a new one was because the old one was damaged. Quite decent range, easy to use. Worth the purchase if you travel a great deal and want to listen to your Ipod.
This was my second MP3 player, yet I am ready for my third. At first I thought this was better then the Creative Labs Nomad II, that I had. It has more memory, better arm band, and the sound is pretty good. Yet after a month of using it I now see the negatives outweigh the positives. The FM radio is alright. I live close to town and the radio would still cut in and out as I turn my body or move my arm. The software would not let me place the songs in the order that I want them to be. It has arrow icons to move up or down, yet it would not let me highlight a song and move it around. Perhaps I am using it wrong, yet there is no trouble shoot guide that states what I am doing wrong. The top problem that I noticed is that if I bump it in the gym or even tap it, the player will shut off and restart. So I exchanged it for another one and it did the same thing with a light tap. I am so disappointed with this, because it should have been much better then the Nomad II. I give this 2 stars and I am being generous.
Excellent radio - all it's cracked up to be! Tuning easy, audio clear. Love that it is portable and weather resistant.
I received this USB to serial cable very quickly and when I used it under Windows XP it work perfectly after the driver is loaded. Look at connector to verify the model you have, load the driver on the CD under the the model number you read off the cable connector and it works! (I did not try the DB9 to DB25 converter because I didn't need it). This was a good value because even with the shipping the cost was 50% less then my local stores.
This was the best present my husband could have got me. Love the pictures from my camera. The prints are awesome. I scrapbook and love the way the colors come out on my pages. The camera is medium ease to use so if you are an absulute beginner get someone who knows some about camera's to show you how to use it. My husband got some bad pictures because of user error, but after I showed him how to use it he was really pleased. I will continue to buy Canon I owned a Kodak before this no comparison on picture quality.
I bought this product because of its small size, but later on I found that this little case saved me so much money. The case had an accident and was crushed. To tell you the truth, it was ruined, but it kept all of my cd's safe and they didn't even get a scratch. I would recommend anyone to buy this great product.
Overall, I think this was an excellent product for the price. There are a few quirks. (1)The windshield adapter broke after only two weeks of use. I am unsure how to replace it. (2) The device sometimes fails to give local street names for routes. It took me a while to figure out how to type in the route number so it could find it (type in "RT 2" and not "ROUTE 2").Overall - this product is great...for the price. (Hey...it's cheaper now then when I bought it!!!)
Owned this unit for over two years and have used it for most of my 5v charging/powering needs. Great little USB power adapter, simply just works. The unit has a max of 1 amp.
I bought this card to help my son's laptop receive the signal on his laptop and after installing it; it did not show hardly any difference! He still had a hard time getting the wireless signal in our home while my laptop did great with a different type of card!So one star for fast shipping and one for the price is the best that I can do at this point!Maybe someone else has had better success than us!Thanks!!!
These earbuds sound great. After test running these first immediately out of the box and then again at work last night, I'll say that I am very pleased with these V-Moda earbuds. I realized that Ipods are actually capable of producing decent sound and after cycling through my favorite Everything but the Girl and A Tribe Called Quest albums I realized how comfortable and powerful these buds were.Recently, I purchased some el-cheapo JVC in-earbuds that almost turned me off to in-earbuds. They felt terrible in my ear, were prone to slippage and the in-ear inserts were actually hard. This on top of the fact that they did not sound any better than stock earbuds (which these V-Modas blow out of the water) I thought that I would give this design one more chance and I'm glad I did. These buds feel great and unlike those JVCs, they disappear (feeling wise) like the stock Ipod earbuds do.And they handle low end bass exceptionally well. I hear no more distortion in my bass heavy or hip-hop songs and they sound as good as they do on high end car system speakers in my ear. They are also designed well. They come with this cool little plastic thing to manage the cord which makes them very portable, complimenting something like an Ipod shuffle or Nano.I have one qualm. The cord seems flimsy to me. I get the feeling that these may not be the most durable earbuds out there. They may sound great, but that cord makes me wonder if they will be the same earbuds in six months. I'll have to wait and see on that one but as for now....I'm satisfied with these.
I have been using B&W; filters for over 20 years - so, I can't really compare it with others.I keep on buying B&W; filters because of the quality of material, the absence of glare and the safety that even in a wide angel view, there will be no shade in the edges.Can you get the same quality from a cheaper filter? maybe YES! but I am not going to be the first one that tries it out.
The D-link DUB-H7 HIGH SPEED USB 2.0 7-Port Hub worked as soon as I connected it to a USB 2.0 port on my iMac. I have an Epson scanner, my Camera, HP Deskjet 6540 printer and an IPod connected. And all are working the same as when I had them connected direct to the iMac. The unit is small, light and can fit just about any where. The iPod charges the same as it did when connected to the iMac. I would buy it again.
This product's sound system for CDs produces much better sound than its Bose counterpart. However, I did not purchase it for that purpose but rather for what I thought was its "HD Radio" feature. Unfortunately, it does not have an HD radio, and the model I received did not even contain a long FM antenna - therefore no FM radio is available to play. I will never buy this type of product again via the internet.
The calculator looks almost as new, a big blow its that it doesnt arrive with any battery and the book instruction guide.
It's cool to look at AND functional -- how often does that happen?It's the size of a credit card, and weights only 2.5 oz (71 grams.)Things I noticed:- I simply plugged it into the USB port; Windows found it and it worked instantly and flawlessly!- The wheel has good grip on it (unlike my last Targus mouse.)- When it is just sitting there, the 7 colours fade in and out. Now, I was thinking this would be distracting and too bright, but I found that they are actually soft and subtle. It so "Mac" (I have no other way to describe it.)- In the design traditon of the new Mac products, this mouse is a nice steel grey with a very slick, polished surface that feels nice. The buttons are nice, too.- The sensitivity seems to be higher/better than my previous mouse. But, I would rather have to turn down the sensitivity than have to turn it up (only to find it's at the max already.)- As the colours rotate through, they stop rotating when you use the mouse, and resume when you stop.If you are looking for a travel mouse, or one that will make other coworkers jealous, this mouse is for you. Even though one of the two I purchased died after a year (no reason; just gave up the ghost one night) I would still HIGHLY recommend this mouse!
Works great with Blackberry 8700. Also works great with Google Maps With GPS Tracker 13.0 (Shareware software). Doesn't work at all with Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 running on Windows Vista - Apparently Streets & Trips 2008 has problems with half-duplex bluetooth serial port communications... Shame on you Microsoft.I recommend the Pharos BT dock IF you don't plan to use it with Streets and Trips on Vista.Cheers,Mike
I have not opened the cable package, because I bought them for future use. The price was a factor in buying cable's now.
It's a must to have a backup battery. Just went to Russia and in the middle of a day of photo shots, the other battery expired and I was able to quickly continue with this one on hand. Nikon said I had to use their batteries or the warranty was void. This battery came from Samy's Photo through Amazon and arrived early so I had it for the trip. Thanks Samy's for the prompt mailing time.
This is an amazing Player for the price. It will play the standard DVDs, VCDs, MP3 CDs plus it will play straight MPEG files off a data CD or Compact Flash Card. With both optical and coaxial digital audio outputs and composite video this will connect to anything. This is an amazingly versitle player everyone should be happy with.
I purchased the Zune 30gb for my daughter for Christmas. I was looking to purchase an MP3 player where I would get a lot for my money and have been researching for about a year. Well I found everything that I was looking for in the ZUNE! My daughter absolutely loves it! I am not a computer techy, but the graphics are vivid! It is easy to use. I was not turned off by the size, because it wouldn't be hard to lose it. The sound quality is pretty good. It is very easy to download songs. I made a very good investment! I would definately recommend this to everyone! I also purchased the 3 pack chargers, which included: the ac adapter, car charger, and the usb cable. I only paid $12 for ALL 3 of them, also from Amazon.com. For that price, you can't go wrong!
I would recomment this company to anyone. They provide good service and product. I am a happy customer.
If you purchase this card, you're going to get the consumer-level, mid-grade card that you're paying for. This will probably be perfectly fine for you if there aren't any considerable obstacles (e.g. brick walls) between you and your base station, and if you don't need to configure the WEP encryption.Side-by-side, a Lucent wireless card gets a better signal and is able to maintain it through aforementioned obstacle (brick wall). This Linksys card has a weaker signal and flaps quite a bit. The Cisco 802.11b card is allegedly better than the Lucent card, and I haven't had the occassion to test one of those.Having said that, this card does function fine when operating under conditions that are more wireless-friendly.The software, on the other hand, is a nightmare if you need to configure the WEP encryption. I accidentally entered data into the WEP Passphrase field, for example, and I could not find a way to clear that data without editing my registry. Even if you only have one WEP key, you'll need to enter it in all 4 available key fields. You'll repeatedly get an error message about key length if you leave a key field blank. Copy-and-paste functionality appears to be unavailable (it is actually hiding under the right mouse button when you click on text entry fields), which is annoying when you have to enter the same 26-digit hex key 4 times. In short, it's non-intuitive and potentially disastrous for someone who isn't comfortable with regedit.If you don't need advanced configuration features, and you're going to use this card in a reasonably small area with few obstacles, you will probably be perfectly happy with this card. Otherwise, I'd recommend spending another [$$$] and going with Lucent's or Cisco's 802.11b cards.
Good price. Fast service. Product works just like the one I already had. Would do business with this supplier again.
Nice firepit, deeper than most you find in local stores so you can stack a decent amount of firewood. Workmanship could be a little better on the paint and having to punch out the holes (from the machining debris) for the ring. But overall it's a great firepit for someone who wants a medium sized and portable.
I researched the heck out of SLR camera's before making this purchase. First, I must say that the reviews here were very helpful so I ultimately made the purchase through Amazon. Second, I am thrilled with the camera and all its features. In comparing the Maxxum 5 with the competition, I was a bit worried that I was missing something obvious since it clearly has a superior price point in relation to the features offered. But in the end, it was the superficial that swayed me: the Maxxum 5 absolutely blows the competition away with its great look, feel, and sturdy compact size. Pickup "Understanding Exposure" as well to supplement the minimalist owners manual.
These speakers were the perfect addition to my old receiver. The sound is crisp, and for the price this is a very nice product.
Many brands that can give better quality for similar price. But if you want to produce a small quantity of prints. I personally prefer glossy fiber.
Perfect to go on Sony 1650-2.8 lens very tight fit. Will also help to keep the optic lens from getting scratched.
The camera has a glitch, it changes the type of picture randomly and the only way to correct it is turning it off and then on again.I took it to the repair center and they don't know if they will be able to fix it.
This product is everything I hoped it would be. I got tired of making and fixing holes in my walls to get the signal from my Directv receivers to different TV's in the house. I can take the wireless receiver outside and watch sports with a clear picture. The ability to change channels wirelessly was an extra bonus.
This is the Kit Lens that came with the 30D purchased new from National Camera.Pay attention to the title. If the lens is marked just as the title, then we are on the same page.Don't get suckered into a kit lens.It will end up on a deep shelf a month later.Don't test lens performance in bright sun or showroom.Go to typical dim area to see what you need to do without flash to get decent results.Now put on real lens to compare.I ended up with the Wide Angle EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Autofocus for about $1200.This lens is built the same as the red banded L series quality, but made special for the non full frame digital cameras. Like most of them from 50D on down.The kit lens listed in title is 1/10 the weight, and 1/4 the physical size.See the difference here: [...]
I got this case because I got tired of "undressing" my ipod every time I needed to charge it or sync it. The case fits tight and has openings for all of the necessary plug ins. The leather is nice. I also like that it is open where the controls are. It has a small carabiner to attach it to a belt loop. The ipod actually hangs upside down to prevent it from sliding out of the case accidently.
There's not a lot of options for my Z22. I wanted a flip style case and this came closest to fitting the Z22. It's about 3/4" longer than needed but the sides are snug enough to keep it from falling out. The flap makes for easy access and protects the screen while in my purse. The only negative is the lack of a catch or magnet to keep the flap closed, but I can live with that. I like the slim, flat design (no bulky plastic belt clip thingy sticking out in back). I didn't think the pen was all that necessary but after playing around with it, it became a permanent item in my purse. 2 colors, stylus, and pencil all in one. I haven't needed the 4 extra screen protectors so far but I'm sure they'll come in handy later. All things considered, not a bad 'kit' for 10 dollars.
the black was a bit light and the color had a distinct blue tint, not really a tri color catridge. I probably just got the bad batch but its worth noting. You get what you pay for.
Powerful, durable, versatile, and really expensive. That's this toy.I bought 2, with an ST-E2, as a bundle for a little under $900, and I love the kit. Recycle is fast, they're very quiet (I still have an old 540EZ that you can tune a piano with from 300 yards away), and battery efficiency seems pretty good, although I've yet to have a really, really long session.No need to carry on - the other reviewers here did just fine. Need a big, fat, portable light and E-TTL? Go buy one. Or two!Highly recommended.UPDATE 6-14-2008 - I finally shot a wedding with these. I have 2, and the ST-E2. I use Sanyo Eneloop batteries to power them, and in all took roughly 400 photos during the event with flash on, one of them set 1/1 for most of the shots. Battery longevity is WAY better than my old 540EZ, totally surprising. I never changed the batts the whole time. Better and better the longer I use them.
I bought this car mp3 sd receiver in the summer,First thing the power button didn't workafter get the power button fixed, when you turn on the stereoits play ok, but when driving only thing you can hear is whistling,humming and barely hear the radio or the mp3 playing.I don't like this stereo at all.
This tool is a nightmare to install, especially if you are a Mac user.The installation disk in fact doesn't run on a Mac and there is no support driver that you can download or anything else for a Mac.So I had a Windows borrowed from the office and it took me 2 evenings before, eventually, by trying on the different channels, the installation setup was able to find the signal.After I installed it, it worked, but the reach was never as good as I hoped.In my apartment there are large brick walls, and the repeater doesn't absolutely reach after the second room.Even where working, the device needs frequent rebooting and repositioning (depending on the day), as the signal disappears often.Like 3 times in a afternoon or so.I was told this could be due to the WPA security choice, rather than WPA-2, but I didn't try anything else, since I was scared to have to redo the installation again..Anyway, I got fed up with it and I'm currently looking to buying a new one that -hopefully- works better.
Cine cameras are expensive because they are controlled by monopoly groups that have a monopoly on the industry. So do Cinematographers with their ASC credits. Saying that you want to shoot on 16mm or 35mm is like saying I want one of the 50,000 cine camera crawling the planet today. Some are rusted and need money to repair, most are noisy, and the few that you need are too expensive or unavailable for rent until you get expensive insurance. Filmmakers do get their own cine gear, but only once they get there after success. Everything before that is borrowed from the rental department... if you can get it but who cares about the festivals? If you want to see your DV production destroyed because you choose to show it on a big screen via 35mm projection (God forbid you have the inclination to do that without a film history) then be my guest. As we all know the vast percentage of new and up and coming directors who shoot DV go the DVD route avoiding all costs of any celluloid being introduced into the process. The result - what a 16mm film student or movie maker wanted. A film on DVD.If you want to shoot 16mm then just go buy a Konvas 2M, a Russian 35mm camera and avoid shooting 16mm altogether by going 35mm with a camera that costs the same price as this one. Besides we hear the same rhetoric than DV costs so much money to touch up and get right for 35mm print as if motion picture doesn't go through the exact same process at the exact same price. How many big buget, cinematographer paycheck and all, productions on 35mm have we seen that look truly ghastly? Plenty, because we have lots of experience seeing exactly this.Besides in the closing statement you already admitted as much with both ARRI and Aaton producing new lines of digital cinema cameras.Shoot 16mm is a joke because if you have the funds for this cam you have the funds for a Konvas 2M. Eitherway 16mm is nowhere middle format film that is going to go the way of 9.5mm (yeah that existed one time also... until 16mm out sold it.)
I intended to purchase a camera that would be used for interviewing people on the street, open-air preaching and church sermons. I searched around and finally settled on the DCR-SR200 from Sony.My first impression when I got the camera was that it is small, light-weight, stylish and easy to operate. The camera was a gift, purchased from Bestbuy.com with 3 year protection plan for $99.99 incase something goes wrong with the camera.Things I liked...1) 40GB Hard Drive: Because the camera is not High Definition I didn't need a larger hard drive. I bought an external 500GB hard drive ($115) to transfer my videos so I don't use up my hard drive on my laptop. I keep the record mode at the highest quality "HQ" and then use the free software "Microsoft Movie Maker" available for download at Microsofts website to modify the quality and size of the file so that I can upload the video onto Youtube and other sites that have a limit on file size & time length. Editing is simple and self-explanitory.2) Picture Quality: In the day time it is excellent. For non-professional use this camera exceeded expectations. In low light situations I was not surprised to see noise (grainy picture) in my videos. Unless you are able to purchase one of the much more expensive cameras with the 3CCD lens you will be unable to avoid the noise in your video unless you have plenty of exterior lighting or an add-on light accessory which I haven't purchased yet.3) Active Interface Shoe: Because the camera didn't have a microphone input I purchased the Sony wireless microphone for around $160 from the local camera shop and it has performed well. I also found another shoe accessory that has a microphone input so I can plug in a microphone as well which i found at www.bhphotovideo.com. I plan to purchase a wide-angle lens in the near future which will widen the viewing angle.4) Extended Battery: I purchased a Sony ActiFORCE InfoLithium H NP-FH100 battery ($93) on Amazon which gives me 436 minutes (7.26 hrs)of filming. Playback is longer because it takes less power to operate. I think it's somewhere around 650 minutes of playback time. Adjusting different settings will increase filming time alittle. The battery it came with gave me alittle over an hour of filming which i no longer use.5) Touch Screen: Simple to use. It works flawlessly. Easy to use.6) 4:3 or 16:9: I liked how I could switch between regular and widescreen video with a button on the side of the camera. Depending on the situation such as uploading to Youtube I switch to 4:3 so the picture is not stretched top to bottom. For DVD viewing I switch to 16:9 for the nice widescreen.7) 10X Optical Zoom: Works great. I haven't found a need for more than 10X but if I did, i could purchase a tele-macro lens and attach it for more optical zoom. The digital zoom is a feature I don't understand why they offer because it is completely useless and deceiving to people that don't understand that digital zoom makes your video look aweful and extremely shakey with even the steadiest hand. It appears to be a marketing ploy that gives the impression that you can zoom in from long distances for that perfect shot. Optical Zoom is what you're looking for 10X or more. Ignore Digital Zoom performance.8) Nightvision: Works in total darkness. Very impressed.That's about all I can say about it. Nothing really negative to tell you about it. I also like the automatic lens cover which protect the lens when you turn it off. No need for a lens cover that you could lose or tends to dangle and distract.
A couple years ago I got a projector for the "big screen effect", and decided to finally get my mini Advents out of storage for the surround sound. My OLD Pioneer receiver worked ok, but I decided it was time to upgrade. I have 30 year old Speaker Lab (build 'em yourself) speakers up front with the Advents in back.The only complaint I have with this unit is there is no way to connect a turn table (yes, I'm old). So I kept the Pioneer for dedicated service to the record player.I have my son hook everything up as he is taking networking in school. For him it's a breeze. I don't even look at the directions. I just say "here".Having said that; I think this thing is great! If you are my age and can go back 30 years to your first sound system, you paid a lot more to get a simple 200 watt system (WOW) for your records and cassettes. Ahh.... technology.I love this thing! I can understand that some folks want something better, but for 95% of us, this will be the last one you will ever need.Highly recommended.4 stars for the lack of LP connection. Otherwise.... 5 all the way.
So far this Ethernet Big Disk works just like it advertises. My wife and I each have a Mac Powerbook G4 networked via an Apple Airport Extreme Base Station b/g with the Big Disk plugged into the LAN port of the Airport. The IP Configurator software sets it up easily. Once it is set up you can browse to it via the Network in the Finder, or you can get straight to it by selecting the Go menu and then Connect to Server... in the Finder. We are using it to share files for our home business and to also consolidate our iTunes libraries. I also love the fact that you can expand the storage capacity by adding another USB hard drive to it. The only drawbacks are excessive fan noise and the manual is fairly hard to follow. Other than that it works like a champ - so far. : )
This battery would only recharge to 53% power after its first use
I bought these around $15, which is a good price for a nice set of RCA cables. (very good price for monster) I'm using them to connect my amp to my head unit and they work perfectly with a good amount of slack. My only complaint is you have to twist them off the RCA terminals or they pull the terminal out with them. (they are a very tight fit, which is good for a secure connection but troublesome when removing)
My trickle charger on my Generac 20kv home generator died and was not happy with the cheap changer that was installed on the unit. I bought the Schumacher in hopes for a long lasting charger. It's been in service for 6 months now with NO problems whatsoever. I highly recommend this charger.
The stand was very simple to assemble. It served the purpose I was expecting. I would recommend this stand for people who are looking to use it for a 37" flat screen TV or smaller.
this thing even controls my somewhat odd NAD components and my Playstation Two, and i didn't have to type a thousand little product codes into the keypad to do it. big thumbs up.all my components were defined through the internet, and Logitech stored the info and programmed my remote through the PC software. it's a great system in terms of staying up-to-date and all, plus, when i requested something specific, Logitech made the change for me. all i had to do was re-synch the remote.once i figured out how things were organized, i was able to program some very specific changes that worked really well on my setup. i'm very pleased.if i have a concern, it's that Logitech retires the product or protocol and that i won't be able to program the remote any more, since it's so reliant on the internet interface.
I bought three of these for my little digital Elph and unfortuantely, they haven't worked out so well. The price point was nice, but I am having trouble getting them to hold their charge and not go dead within an hour of coming off the charger. Not very satisfied. They have done in a pinch, but haven't been very reliable.
First let me say that I have the unit that transmits on 87.9 FM.I did my homework when I decided to purchase an FM Transmitter for my I-pod. I drive a company owned vehicle which doesn't have CD or Cassette so I needed something to relieve the stress of listening to non stop commercials on the radio.I checked the reviews for several different units, some with holders, some that would charge while playing, some with goose necks to position your I-pod where ever you wanted. All had their merits, but at a price. Then I looked at the Newer Technology FM Transmitter, and read the reviews on I-Lounge, I-Lounge gave it a B+, and thought, you know for the cost you certainly can't go wrong.Well all the reviews were dead on! This unit is about as simple to connect and operate as you can get. Just Plug it into a cigarette lighter socket, plug the mini phone jack into your I-pod tune to the right frequency and you've got tunes. I have had no drop off in signal, no static, it just plays well and clear.Don't waste your money on high priced units, this little gem gets the job done at a price that's almost a steal!
No foolin', this is one great mouse for the money. No more shaking to dislodge a stuck mouse ball. Quick accurate pointer movements and a comfortable hand feel, this mouse includes a useful scroll wheel too. At this price, nothing appears to come close. Oh, and don't forget the limited lifetime warranty. Not sure what the limitations are, but lifetime is a pretty long time. It's nice to know the company is confident in the product. I like mine so much, I bought another one for a friend.
The pre-amp arrived very quickly and was well packaged. The product is very nice quality for the price point and works very well.
Please have a look of the photos took by DV3000 at:http://www.mustek.com.tw/Taiwan/html/prod_camra/dv3000/data/view_2big.jpg (still photos)I think the color is not bad, and the image is also quite sharp!I've found that someone complained this camera didn't work atall. I am wondering and curious: can they read? I mean, althoughthe manual is not very clear, if you do as the manual suggestednothing would go wrong. Good camera, I recommend it to every one.Moreover, DV 3000 was awarded the first prize of 2003 DIMADigital Camera Shoot-Out.
I have no previous experience with MP3 players, but I didn't like bringing a cd player and a stack of cds when I take plane or car trips. I wasn't willing to spend the big bucks for one either. So I did some research, asked my tech guy at work, and pretty much everything I read or heard about this player was positive. I've had it for less than a week now, and it's great. It's easy to use, and really, really tiny. The sound is great. I read reviews saying there's a buzz when the backlight is on, but I can't hear it. I have about 100 songs stored on it, and I think there's room for about 100 more. The scroll bar took a bit to get the hang of, but I have it figured out now. It's just crazy that anything so little has so many features. If my ears were sensitive enough for me to care, I could customize the equalizer. It's even possible to change it from a right to a left-handed operation. I'm very glad I bought this.
This is still not working customer service is terrible. They claim I aneed to download a driver, but could not tell me the name of the driver.. You would think the drivers would come on the CD.. The OS is XPJohn F
Got my Sony R1 just yesterday - ordered from Ritz on Tuesday and had it 48 hours later. Spent 6 hours "playing" with it and making a few test shots. Overall: love It - hence 5 stars.The downside: oh how I wish the EVF provided about 5 times the resolution so that critical focusing (manual) was possible. And I could live without its herky-jerky display. But that pretty well wraps up what I don't like!The few natural light indoor test pictures I made were beautiful; at ASA 400 (which I used used for this limited micro-test) resolution and color rendition were superb. Think I'm going to love this sharp, fast lens. That extra few mm at the wide angle end of the range means a lot too; "big sky", "indoor" and "close groups" will be a LOT easier to manage - and the 10MP image will take advantage of it by holding detail (those who say "MP doesn't matter" haven't thought it all the way through - as the angles grow wider it means a LOT).Camera handling is great. Feels like a good SLR. This is certainly no heavier or bulky than my old Canon F1 - lighter in fact. The R1 exudes quality. Just plain feels good in the hand.The controls and settings were mostly simple to figure out. What took me longest to discover was how to access playback mode - the button is unlabeled - actually had to look on the little "read me first" cheatsheet included in the box : -) Otherwise, I found myself able to "sync" with the designer's logic quite easily - everything I need for creative control is right there. I'm quite sure that with just a little practice, things like manual bracketing, selecting ISO, shutter speed etc. will be very fast in the field - I don't forsee much fumbling. Big plus!I especially like the external LCD viewfinder. With the screen lying flat on top the camera becomes reminiscent of a medium format camera like a Yashica 2-1/4 or a mini RB67. I LIKE those machines and the R1 fills that part of my "does it all" wish list better than I expected. The R1 is even quite usable when held straight overhead by the simple expedient of holding it upside down. Not as easy to manipulate setting controls in this position of course, but that's both understandable and quite acceptable.Shooting response speed was fine. Apparrently it's not able to take extended bursts of shots at several frames per second - bang, bang, bang, bang.... but I couldn't care less. I don't do that kind of photography. Guess it would be an issue if I were into sports photography (or weddings, which are a sport of a different kind) - anywhere one wants to shoot a huge number of shots and sift through them later for the perfect shot. But that's not my cup of tea.Bottom line: the ability to feel like both a good SLR OR a medium format camera makes this, for me, a smash hit. I look forward to wringing the most out of technical capability - at least until a 20MB version with a hi-res viewfinder comes out a few years down the road.
I bought this TV to replace my 20" standard old-style TV. The picture quality is good, the only thing is that the quality of older programs looks worse than on a standard TV.I wish the speakers were not on either side of the screen; it makes the whole device much wider than it needs to be.Bottom line: good TV for the price
I got these more for stylish purpose than practical. They're made of a cheap feeling plastic, but they seem to be pretty durable, I've had them about 6 months now.They are pretty quiet even for 30mm drivers, but the subs are what really sell it. It provides a distinct and practical purpose for over ear headphones out and about. The subs are battery poweredand will last on a single double A battery for about a month with 3-4 hours use a day, provided you turn them off when not in use, if you leave them on all the time, they'll last a few days.They rest well around the neck when idle, but after they're broken in the ear covers are a lot more loose. Not an issue when you're wearing them, but around the neck they canend up awkwardly positioned. If you want a quality set of headphones, I'd take a pass. But if you want something that stands out. These are a pretty solid buy.
Please stay away from this product, unless you like troubleshooting software installation. HP website mentions too many issues, and I personally went through the pain of having to reinstall my windows xp home os.At times it will install but not the complete software. On top of that your os will start behaving strangely. You will not be able to browse my computer.This is based on personal exp. HP support will not be able to help you much. Trying to solve the two icon problem, if you follow the steps given on hp site you will end up installing , uninstalling , reinstalling, re-uninstalling....
I'd first like to say that, I'm not an audiophile. Although I would consider myself a discerning customer who can sense distinct difference in sound, I do not feel I have the so-called "golden ears".I have had these headphones for about 4 months now, and I would like to say that Sennheiser is still keeping up their reputation for producing good headphones, but these particular cans, while good and very interesting, failed to completely wow me.Sound: I have to concur with everyone who has been saying that the sound stage on these headphones is great, especially for closed cans. The sound feels extremely open and gives a great sense of the sound emanating from a more pleasant, distant source. The sound detail must also be praised as these phones definitely can give your music a sense of enhanced detail the way one may consider looking at higher resolution images or videos. If you've ever used new audio equipment to listen to familiar songs only for you to say, "Hey I never heard that subtle background piece" or "I can hear so much more subtlety in that instrument's piece", you'll know what I mean. As for the overall sound, I'd say that the headphones are definitely weighted towards the higher end of the spectrum, and are by no means bass heavy. The bass comes in clear and detailed if you listen for it specifically, but they are more underrepresented in my opinion. I'm no DJ, but I would assume that a noisy club scene would not require bass heavy headphones anyway, if that is your intended use. The subjective sound quality, I would say comes off as being more bright and less warm. This is ok depending on the kind of music that you like to listen to. For vocals that have a naturally high and pure sound, the headphones suits them perfectly. Again, for vocals that feature more deep and warm tones, I would perhaps reconsider. Regardless, I would still reiterate that this is merely the headphone's bias.Durability: These things are built to last, and you can tell. They're light but the plastic feels extremely durable. The headband will certainly not snap, as I have read some reviews of the Sennheiser HD280s that state the HD280's have such a tendency. The cord feels nice and strong, again heavy duty. Not much really to say here. The headphones will take some real punishment, I don't think anyone will deny that.Comfort: This is where the whole deal started to go just a bit sour for me. Remember a few sentences ago when I stated that the headphones were durable. That is certainly true, and it seems to me that comfort has taken a bit of a hit at least in my opinion. The headphones, while still quite large, always seem to feel like they're pressing fairly hard on my ears and the side of my head. When they were new, before I had broken them in, I used to get minor headaches from wearing them just due to the sense of pressure that the phones physically exerted on my head. The problem is that the top head band is just a bit too durable and has no give to it to accommodate a person's individual head shape. They will eventually break in and give over time, but if you don't wear them for any length of time, you'll have to endure some pressure on your ears for about half an hour or so. Again, your mileage may vary. Perhaps I just have a grotesquely misshapen head that was not meant to see the light of day.Extras: The left ear cup can be swiveled up and back in case the listener needs to hear ambient noise, a feature presumably to please the DJs to which the headphones are geared towards. It's pretty neat even if you aren't a DJ, and it definitely helps in one of those situations where your attention may be required elsewhere. Again, it's not extremely comfortable to keep the left ear cup raised for any long period of time, but it's completely passable. The headphones also feature a 8th inch to quarter inch adapter which screws on. I haven't had the opportunity to use the adapter, but both the 8th and quarter inch plugs are gold plated, if that actually makes any difference to you. The cord winds up into a nice little telephone cord style form factor which gives a good amount of added length without the need for clutter. Lastly, there's a pleather bag that you can stuff the headphones in, but they're really durable enough to not need them.Conclusion: I have to say I still consider them above average and in keeping with Sennheiser's reputation. To me they just weren't the perfect fit. They are a bit too bulky for me to take out onto the street, and they are slightly uncomfortable until you manage to break them in (I stretched them around a basketball, go ahead try it, but be careful). The bass is not really as punchy as I'd like it, but I'm not as much of a stickler for that as other people. I'm no bass nut, but even so, I was a bit underwhelmed. The sound quality really gives a nice open bright and airy feel, but I personally was hoping to find a deeper and warmer sound than the one I was given. No question though, the HD 215s are great for some kinds music, but just not all of them.In the end, I really kind of wish I had gone for theSennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones. I got these headphones for about 60$, and if I had compromised on price and a slightly less durable build quality (which the hd 215s have more than enough of), then I think I would be a bit more satisfied. The HD-280s are really a old standby for budget audiophiles looking for anything from good home listening headphones to studio headphones, maybe DJs even use them too, I don't know. I don't have a pair of hd 280s but I have listened to them briefly and I can say that the sound quality feels much richer than the airier feel of the 215s. So if you're a real klutz who loves wearing full sized headphones around but keeps dropping them on the pavement or stepping on them when you've left them on the floor, get the 215s. If you want to spend 20-30$ extra on a pair of headphones that are well known for their great sound quality (given the price), and are not finicky about durability, then I'd go for the Hd280s.
Although I haven't yet quite decided to purchase the Sirius Satellite Radio service, I expect I will, and when I do I expect I will purchase the Audiovox receiver, based on research to date. Thus I'm giving the unit a four rating for expectations slightly above average.When considering the choice between XMSR and Sirius, consumers must keep in mind the very different transmission technologies between the two. XMSR uses two geosynchronous satellites, which always appear to be at the same place in the sky over any spot on earth. Thus, once one places an antenna so that it works all right, in almost every case it will keep on working indefinitely.Sirius, by contrast, uses several satellites in lower earth orbit, and these appear to move across the sky. So, even when some antenna configuration is initially working, the signal may fade and reception may fail because of the Sirius satellites' changing positions in the sky.For those interested in news programs, both services offer BBC, however only Sirius offers NPR. But to clear up some of the oblique mentions I've noticed in other reviews, the NPR service Sirius offers does not include either All Things Considered or Morning Edition, NPR's two most popular programs by far. Many other popular shows are missing, which is also the case with Sirius' PRI offering. Of course, XM offers no NPR or PRI programming at all.Also, the BBC programming differs substantially between XMSR and Sirius. XMSR provides the standard BBC World Service feed, very similar to what one hears on short wave radio. Sirius provides the BBC news feed, which cuts out some of the BBC's non-news programs in favor of more frequent editions of the news shows. I'm not sure which I'd actually prefer, each has advantages.Finally, a reviewer below mentioned an intent to purchase Sony's XM Satellite Radio receiver. I strongly recommend not purchasing this unit, even at the seemingly amazing low prices one can find for it. I purchased it almost as soon as XMSR started, and I hated it the whole time. It was buggy, it always was screwing up one way or another. Also, its LCD display was invisible for most practical purposes, and its ergonomics were awful. Sony refused all my efforts to get them to deal with these problems while the unit was still in warranty, it was one perpetual stonewall and runaround. Finally, just weeks after my Sony unit went out of warranty, it failed completely. By then Sony wouldn't even discuss repairing it, unless I agreed in advance to pay for the discussion by the minute on a 1-900- phone line! Sony obviously has no real intent to support this extremely poor product of theirs, and they don't seem to be serious about XM Satellite Radio. I am now very reluctant to purchase any Sony product again as a result of this very bad behavior of theirs.So I threw out my useless Sony XMSR receiver and replaced it with the Delphi unit, which is absolutely wonderful, superior to the Sony unit in every way, and by far. I will be delighted if the Audiovox Sirius SR receiver is even almost as good as my excellent Delphi XMSR receiver.
I got my first Belkin 7-port hub about a year ago, so this is my second one. It is absolutely one of the best things I have as a peripheral for my computer. It has it all. I wanted another to stack on the one that I have. These are amazing units and work seamlessly. All ports are 2.0, it has the two nice ports on the top for a flash drive or other input that is in an out, meaning you don't keep hooked up all the time. If the hub is near your vision you can see the flash drive loading rather than having to look on the CPU which for me is in a awkward location, it has current protection, can stack, is nice and tidy, and it lets you know which devices are on. It is so nice to have this as it makes life so much easier and its dependability is flawless. I have seen other reviews where it stopped working, but it is well worth it to give the unit a second chance as it makes computer life so much easier--it has for me. I could have my next five crash if I bought that many and would still keep going with it. Plus it has a lifetime guarantee. There is always going to be one that doesn't work, so simply stick it out until you find one that does. You won't regret it!
Easy to install, and adds valuable extra storage space to Pelican case. You do have to remove the piece of foam in the lid in order to use this organizer, but since I'm not dropping my case out of an airplane, or letting a gorilla play with it, it's not an issue for me. Storing small items in this organizer frees up valuable space in the case for larger equipment. Highly recommended!
Great product. Now I know why they are so popular. I bought some Spongebob cartoons for a road trip to Disney world. It kept the kids quiet the whole way. I was able to hook it up to my LCD screen so they all could watch. Buying the episodes on itunes is cheaper than buying DVDs. I put all my movies on it and filled it up so I wish I got the 60GB.
I have bought 4 of these systems over the years and notice that the units themselves are becoming poorer quality. The feet come off the sub woofer and they scratch easier. I noticed on mine it is made in Mexico. I don't know if they have always been made Mexico or if this is new. I do like the sound and the system I just wish they would improve the quality of the units themselves. They are charging you for it.
While this is a very functional card, it is not as fast as one might wish for. When I purchased the 192 Meg. card from Kodak, there was no way to determin its speed. As I said, I have &quot;smaller&quot; though faster cards. It does it's job, though not as fast as others
If you have a HD TV this is a must have for your blueray or video game consule. If you pay full retail price anywhere else you are a fool, this is a great product at a great price and works perferct.
This is a very good filter. It has very good threads where some cheaper filters don't fit well. Tiffen obviously takes pride in their products.
Works great, also allows Viera link to work between my Panasonic TV and Panasonic Blu Ray player. This means I only need 1 remote! Not sure if a standard cable would do the same but this one does.
Many people, unfortunately, make the mistake -- often encouraged by a sales person -- of spending more money for electronic components than for speakers. But the most important components for determining the sound of an audio system are the speakers. And in the world of superb-sounding speakers JBL currently is the king. The S312 II is a great speaker with clean, sweet highs, natural-sounding midrange and clean, deep bass. There is no speaker at this price which sounds as good. If you feel that you must have a lower price, I recommend the JBL S310 II which drops the woofer size from 12&quot; to 10&quot; But either way, if you want great sound, get JBL speakers -- preferable the S series.
The Flex stand is a very nice product, it is better than it looked in the picture. It is well built and well designed, very sturdy, should last for long time. It is well worth the money, and not that expensive. I would recommend to anyone that is looking for a versitle web cam stand, can move in so many different directions.
The story is excellent. The writing wonderful. Although Fantasy, the book is very down to earth and a lot to do with human interactions in a mideval setting.
I replaced a old wireless router that I have used for many years with the Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router. It was easy to set up and update. My old router had one thing I haven't found on this router that I wish (Hope) is there. My old router has a screen that I can access and find out which of my machines is attaches, and the IP address taken.
I bought this as a gift for a friend, she uses the smaller bag for everyday use (laptop and notebooks). The straps are very comfortable and the product over all is very well made. Just wish they were in stock more often so I could get one for myself!
I'm disappointed in these - I can't adjust the eyepieces to the distance between my eyes. Even when I set the eyepieces as close together as possible, the image is still double because the eyepieces are limited in how close you can set them. Other than that, they seem fine, but obviously they are unusable for some people.
Bought this about three months ago and now the left-side of the keyboard is dead. I just ordered a new Logitech keyboard to replace it. If it lasts longer than three months, it's a better bargain.
We reviewed the other (nearly identical) model on our show in March and I liked it so much I decided to buy one. I love Amazon.com, that's why the review is also posted here. When I got mine, I was overjoyed. You can check out the full review of the FN model at htguys.com, but here's the conclusion:What we liked* Awesome HD picture* Amazing black levels* Great, real color* Excellent detail* Two HDMI inputs* PriceWhat we disliked* Remote control* Menu system* Input switching with the factory remoteConclusionThe JVC HD-61FN97 is an excellent value. It looks great, does a wonderful job with HD content, a great job with DVDs and a pretty good job with standard definition TV. Blacks are good, contrast is solid, colors are excellent and detail is vivid. We try to look for great values to help you (and us for that matter) get a little more out of each hard earned dollar. You'd be hard pressed to find a better looking 61" TV at its price. It really helps bring the big screen home.
I was intrigued by the raves for these very inexpensive headphones, and the Koss brand name convinced me to give them a try.I compared them to the Sennheiser HD56 headphones that I normally use for portables, and my AKG 240DF headphones that have been used by many studio engineers in recording albums.The Koss The Plug headphones have excellent dynamic range and sensitivity. This means that you will get more volume out of weaker amps, such as those found in multipurpose portables, like PDAs and portable synths, like the Yamaha QY series. They also have excellent bass, which together with the dynamic range, makes them excellent for any sort of modern dance music.Unlike another reviewer, I did not find any problem with the midrange or high end. I suspect that this perception some people have had, is due to the fact that increasing the bass automatically makes the midrange and highs seem muted - especially in headphones.As others have mentioned, the fit is critical to the sound quality. Read the instructions found on the inside of the card in the packaging. Even the orientation of the earphones in your ear can affect the sound. Experiment a little until you find the best sound.WARNING: These headphones can go very loud with portables that have decent amps (MP3 and CD players). Famous musicians like Pete Townsend and Jeff Baxter have hearing problems from hours of loud music - so be careful!
I'm sorry if I'm giving away some kind of "photographers' secret knowledge" but the picture quality and ease-of-use of this camera definitely makes me a better photographer and without question justifies the D-Lux 3's price. I've owned this camera for almost a year now and been extremely happy with the results (other than bum composition on my part!) First and foremost, the lens quality is WAY above any point-and-shoot film or digital camera I've ever used; It produces that certain Leica ambiance in color, black & white, sepia, and even to a certain extent, flash images - "warm" but contrasty and sharp at the same time, with very little noise for a digital. The zoom lens itself is a little slow - the norm for mini-cameras - but if you're looking for speed you need a digi-SLR anyway. You get to choose from 3 different aspect ratios including the normal 3:2, but especially nice is the 16:9 wide for when you're feeling particularly creative or need a little bit more image space. With its clean and unfussy design, the intuitive controls and overrides work smooth and comfortably and the menu options are very easy to use; I needed no help from the (excellent) hard copy manual. There is no conventional viewfinder and the view screen can be reflective but its brightness (adjustable) and large size more than make up for that. The D-Lux 3's metal body gives a feel of substance, but can also be a little hard to hold because of its small overall size. Warning: Though conveniently small enough to fit in your pocket, this camera will be too small for people with shaky hands or weak fingers; They will need a point-and-shoot with a built-in grip, such as the Canon 'G' series. Hold the D-Lux 3 tight and/or use a wrist strap. The buttons on the back are tiny tiny tiny but work smoothly. The anti-shake system works reasonably well, but please don't overly depend on it...As in all digital point-and-shoots, longevity and reliability are yet to be determined but I trust the D-Lux will give me many years of enjoyment.
It's an average camera for the price. But since It's so cheap, it's a must have if your budget is $15.Pay no attention to the user below, he seems very inexperienced.I was even able to use it with Linux, not just Windows.
well, i got 1 by luck, as a new, but returned by customer item, so it was cheap. i can't afford this cable, but if u buy 1, u will like the Belkin cable that u buy. Recommended, A++, top quality cable. My ATI HD 3850 card puts out good display w this cable.
At the begining was afraid of the performance of this router, specially for the comments of the people; even hear some people had difficulties installing it, but now that I have it.......I'm Completly satisfied with it, the broadband is great, it has a huge range I have 2 computers and my PS3 conected to it and the performance is awesome; I had a little trouble when first trying to install it but the Technical support was really helpful and easy after that.This is a great product!
We researched the market for months before deciding on a Sony PC. It was definitely worth the wait. The monitor is sharp and the overall look of the PC is clean and worthy of sitting on my kitchen desk. I am looking forward to many years of use from this computer. Amazon was very easy to buy from and the customer service is excellent.
The HV10 is precisely an example of the kind of device the term "bleeding edge" of technology was coined for...good technology but poor usability.Canon simply 'dropped the ball' in the human factors engineering and ergonomic design of this device. The controls are extremely awkward -- in particular trying to manipulate the zoom given the way the device is positioned in your hand by the hand strap was very uncomfortable and even physically painful after only a few minutes because it gave me a cramp in my hand. The menus and other controls aren't great either but I could have lived with them -- the ergonomic issue is what really made this device unusable for me and why I returned it.Also, the microphone picks up a lot of noise generated by the device itself, so there's a constant background buzz sound from the motors of the MiniDV mechanism -- some might find this annoying as I did, other might be willing to overlook it.So bottom line, this camera while novel, suffers from many of the typical usability shortcomings of a first generation product... But at its current price point however some might willing to put up with these usability problems as the picture quality is indeed amazing. So it can take great video, but its just "no fun" to use...
A decent set of cornhole boards, but not nearly as "UNC-tailored" as presented. It's a generic set of boards with UNC stickers which the user applies himself. The stickers are easy and no big deal, but I was disappointed that the bags were just generic football-laced bags, rather than UNC-colored or -logoed.
I purchased this wire to extend my Rode Video Mic longer so I didn't have to attach it right on top of my DSLR.It has been working great for these years. The sound doesn't sound degraded at all and the wires are thicker than you would think for the price.I have also use it as a AUX for my car and it has been great. Doesn't crackle at all as some AUX cable do. What's great is that the plugs heads are thin enough to fit into protective cases to reach the headphone jack of ipods and what not. Some AUX cables have thick heads which makes this hard
This does not work well with my G4. The online technical support was extremely horrible. I'm not happy that I spent so much and got so little.
I recently purchased a float tube and needed a fishfinder just to know the depth of lakes that I fish, however, I did not want anything heavy or large due to the small space on a float tube. After reading many positive reviews about the Hawkeye F33P I decided that it was exactly what I needed.I took it to the lake and was very happy with the results. It not only gave me the depth but also an indication of the bottom and location of fish. I am very happy with my purchase.
I saw some reviews about this case being small . I thought it was a good thing as i was trying to save space anyway but i did not realize that i would not be able to fit in the camera into the case. I am still trying to close the zipper and case once i have put the camera in and i have not been able to do it . I would not buy this case for the canon S2 IS .
The device is easy to setup and works great. The only problem we had was the USB connector in the base of the extention cable has a defect. We ocasionally need to wiggle the device in the connector base to get it to work. The device works fine when plugged directly into the USB on the computer.
I just bought a black Coby Key Chain Digital Photo Frame for about ten bucks. The downside first: You can not simply use it like a USB drive and copy pictures to it. At first I thought the thing was broken or the software was messed up (see other review). But once you figured out how to use the installed software, adding 60 pictures is a breeze. The software automatically resizes the pictures for you, so you don't have to. The main challenge is to get your favorite photos from 1000 to only 60. Great little toy for very little money.
Had the DB6501 components installed in the front, and the DB651s in the back two weeks ago with a new Pioneer DEH 9400BH receiver. Two things to keep in mind: (1) These speakers require external amplification and will not sound "Polk quality" unless this is done (2) You need to give them time to break-in. I noticed an improvement in sound after 1 week, and by the end of the 2nd week they are amazing. The tweeters are a bit on the strong side and I set the crossovers at flat, some would recommend -3 db, just try it and see which you prefer. Others have commented on a lack of bass for these, but from my experience there is an obvious improvement over factory speakers once the break-in period has passed, so it may be based on what your ears are accustomed to hearing and what you are looking for. In all, get a quality amplifer, an optional sub, put in new 16 gauge speaker wire for your car (if you still have factory wiring), and let'em ride for a week or two...you'll be amazed at what you hear!
I didn't have a single issue with this product. It was easy to use and the sound is perfect.
There's not a lot to say, it is amazing. It works perfectly for everything, it's cheap, sturdy and stylish.Buy it!!!!!!
This is the third Iomega product that I've owned that quit working after just over a year. Once, shame on you; twice, shame on me. Why did I even bother a third time?The drive seems to work fine for about a year. Then suddenly, without any warning, I start to get error messages that files cannot be written to the drive because of an I/O device error. Then nothing. Can't write to it, can't retrieve from it. This same thing happened with an early ZIP drive I had, then again when my DVD burner just quit working one day.I will never buy another Iomega product again. Ever.
This item has two problems: 1. There is no RCA cable in the package, 2. The insulation on the power and ground cables is much thicker than is necessary, and I am afraid that I am not going to get the full effect of 1/0GA and 4GA size cables. Unpleased with my purchase. Amazon's help was no help at all, even though the item was sold directly from Amazon at the time I bought it(not sold from a seller using Amazon).
Although the company had KF-2010 specs out open to the public on their web site, I was concerned about the sensitivity as it is very quite(close to my experience with Escort's or Beltronic's products). However, KF-2010's receiver sensitivity turn out to be super and saved me few tickets on my trip to Key-west.On-dash mount is really cool and can't complain about the price.
These cans are great!!! Really comfortable for long hours of use and they have a really good sound quality and isolation. I've had them for 5 years & they're still working fine. I now switched to Sennheiser HD25-1 II which are fantastic cans, by far the best headphones I've used, but as a second choice I would definitely go for these, plus the price-tag is considerably lower. Technics is top notch!!
I have several bags from backpacks, sling, solo style for camera & lens only, to this Lovely Unit.Backpacks are Ok while out on foot, but do not have the protection for daily thrashing about on daily chores.I know when this bag is holding $7000 of camera gear that my worries or over.The front panel snugly holds my $2500 15" Apple PowerBook just right.The main cover holds all the small stuff from cables to large documents in easy to view access.It is not a BackPack.Mine starts out with the 1DsMkII and 3 lenses, 540 flash, video camera, G5 Canon for the flip out screen for the hard to get views.70/200 f2.8 L IS, 15mm, 24/70 f2.8 L IS.Extra batteries for devices, charger, etc.Yes, it's heavy, but you never know where you might end up on tour during the week, and if it's left behind even a day, you regret it.One smart feature this series has is the bright yellow interior.No more lost items hiding like a dryer sock.
Yeh This is MY pilot ...Very Very Good Very useful for every thing .. lot Of Site to Download from Programs and Games and Utilities .. for me .. I have Download approx 54 Program from the Internet for My Palm .. and they are all Good .. When You Have This Organizer to take care very mush on it ,, Because It is like Your PC on your hand ..
I bought the "Camera & 2 Lenses Case" earlier and was extremely dissatisfied with the size of the side lens pockets. They were much too small for most lenses on the DSLR market. Fortunately, this case is much better. It incorporates the same lens suspension system which I really liked in the other bag - a neoprene "hammock" with a circular cutout hugs the lens securely, keeping if from the perimeter of the bag and thus reducing the chance of damage by trauma. Like the smaller bag, the 4 lens case also has handy accessory compartments for items such as memory cards, cleaning kits, batteries, etc. The main advantage of this bag is that I can fit 2 medium-sized (24-80 and 70-300mm) lenses in the side compartments. When I'm not in the mood to lug around my 40-pound backpack full of gear, I can stick the camera body with one lens attached in the main compartment and 2 other secondary lenses in the side compartments and have a very manageable setup with a reasonable range of zooms to choose from. The build quality is superb and the cosmetics are attractive. Excellent small SLR bag.
Wireless remotes for your iPod have been around for a while. Recently, a new generation of remotes has started to appear on the scene. These remotes have displays to show you what you are playing on the iPod. The iJet Two-Way is one of these remotes.The iJet Two-Way is available in black and white, and it is compatible with any iPod with a 30-pin dock connector. It requires one AAA battery for the remote control.The system consists of the remote and the receiver. The remote is a little box that measures a little less than 1 1/2"x2 1/2", and it is about 3/4" thick. It also has a small (about 1/2") antenna on the top, the iPod control buttons, and a 2 line LCD display. The receiver, which attaches to the dock connector of the iPod, is the width of a full sized 5th generation iPod, less than an inch long, and as thick as an 80GB iPod.Unlike other remotes with a display that I have seen, this remote does not require a dock connector/base. You can leave the house and go anywhere with the iJet Two-Way connected to the iPod.As with other iJet remotes I have reviewed, the basic remote features of the Two-Way are great. You have play, pause, volume up and down, skip, and scan. Holding the play button will even power down the iPod. The range of the remote is fantastic, and the box states you can go up to 150ft away. I had no problems having the remote work from the third floor of my house to the basement.The receiver has some improvements over older iJet remotes. Like the other iJet receivers, this has a dock connector at the bottom so you can charge your iPod with the remote connected, or even sync it. In addition to that, you can now change the volume of speakers connected through the dock connector by using the remote . New on this receiver is a headphone jack. This is great for Nano users, and it also improves the sound quality over listening through the standard headphone jack. If you use the standard jack, some of the remote controls will not work.The LCD display is what makes this iJet remote different from the other iJet line. The display is made up of two lines, and has a blue backlight. The backlight makes the display easy to see and read.Using the display, and corresponding buttons, you can scan your iPod for artists, songs by an artist, and your playlists. You choose which list you want to see buy clicking a button on the side of the remote.You cannot scan specific albums. For this I would suggest making album specific playlists.The only issue I had with searching my iPod is that the remote picks up audiobooks and podcasts (video podcasts, too). However, these are not categorized, they are just lumped together in the list of artists. So, once again, specific playlists would be suggested for sorting these out. Video playlists are also detected. If it is in a playlist, it will be listed.In order for the remote to display the playlists and artist list you have to load them onto the remote. This is where the Two-Way falters, and the directions that come with the remote are no help. In fact, they confused me even more.The first time you use the Two-Way you choose if you want to load playlists or your artists off the iPod. When I did this for the first time, I chose playlists. By choosing playlists the artists and tracks not in those playlists were not loaded onto the remote. Trying to load the entire artist list using the same procedure did not work.I tried every troubleshooting reset, and I still could not load the rest of my artists.Finally, I found directions for using the remote on a second iPod. This button combination allowed me to load all my artists and playlists at once. I was now able to search through the lists of artists through the remote and choose who I wanted to play.I then ran into another problem. If you add tracks to iTunes or change your playlists, how do you update the remote? There is no mention of this in the directions. The only method I found to work was using the button combination I found for using the remote on a second iPod.I finally thought I had figured things out. However, I discovered that the remote did not always load properly and some tracks by random artists were not listed. I reloaded the remote, and it seemed to correct itself.Once loaded the remote does work great. I have an in-line jack in my car for my iPod, but it is under the armrest console. With the Two-Way I can choose a playlist or artist off my iPod without having to get the iPod out of the console. It is also great for those who play the iPod through a house/office wide speaker system. You can control the iPod from another room of the house or office.Unfortunately, the issues with loading the remote, the bad directions, and a high price of about $130 (I have seen it at various internet stores for under $100) makes this a hard product to recommend. If you have the money to spend, consider yourself good with gadgets, and you have a lot of patience you might want to give this a try. For everyone else I would suggest the one of the other iJet remotes, which are great.Hopefully, ABT will continue to work on what has the potential for an amazing iPod remote.MyMac.com rating: 2.5 out of 5Pros:Remote controls for controlling the iPod work greatGreat rangeNo need for a dock connector/baseRemote displays what you are playing and lets you choose what you want to play without having to use the iPodCons:The directions a lacking important information for loading the remoteLoading the remote is confusing (partly because of the directions) and some tracks might be missingYou cannot scan for specific albumsThe price is on the expensive side
I've got two pairs of these, and I love them. I'm not a serious audiophile, but I know they're waaaay better than the default iPod earbuds--clearer sound, more comfortable. Furthermore, they block outside noise better than the two models of actively noise-reducing headphones I've tried (the bulky full-ear-covering kind that require batteries). I wear them mostly on the NYC subway, which is full of all kinds of unpleasant sounds, and sometimes even when I don't want to listen to music or an audiobook, I put in these earbuds just for the noise reduction. I've also worn them on planes with good results. In the past I've found in-ear headphones uncomfortable, but I've worn these for hours at a time without any problem.My only caveat? With most earbuds, when you lose those little foam cozies, you can still wear them, albeit less comfortably and with worse sound. With these, they totally don't work if the silicone covers are off.I found the included case rather fussy to handle, and pretty soon I lost it, so now I just wind the cord around my iPod when I'm not using it. After maybe two months of this, I lost one of the silicone thingies. The package comes with three sizes of covers, but neither the small nor the large size stays in my ear; I'm strictly a medium girl. So as I was going on a trip that weekend and HAD TO have my earbuds, I bought a new pair at a bricks-and-mortar store at full price (ten bucks more than Amazon!) just for the covers. Replacement covers are available direct from Sony. They're not as cheap as I'd like, but it's certainly cheaper than buying a whole new set of earphones.
I own both an I had the chance to try the same movie for both formats in my 1080p capable HDTV, and I can assure you that HD-DVD is the way to go. Better picture quality, mor vivid colors and the audio sounds less compressed in the HD-DVD Player. And it's because Blu_Ray still uses the MPEG-2 while HD-DVD uses the VC-1 codec that allows for a better quality image and compression. Over the paper they sound like two similar technologies, but believe me, when you own both machines like me you will see that HD-DVD is the best format around. It should be the standard format without a doubt.
I have used several of these cartridges without any problems (using Primera Bravo). We print on a wide variety of media and have found this to be a dependable product. Not all of our printing requires full coverage of the disc so we are getting about an average of 300 disc per cartridge - so about 15 cents per disc. On full coverage we may get 200 disc per cartrige depending on the color variety (ex: if you are printing full covered solid green disc you may run out sooner than if there is a mix of colors being printed).When printing on white disc, we optimize for speed in the printer dialogue (SureThing sftwr) and use a disk with a smoother finish so the colors "pop". When using silver disk we have to optimize for quality and it seems to use a little more ink, but it looks great. And yes - the disc surface makes a difference!!! Hard to beat Taiyo Yuden, but we have most recently been using MediaSafe and had great success - both printing and duplication.We hope we continue to receive the same quality service and product - just ordered 2 more. Happy printing.
The glass in this frame is way to brittle and break's the moment you try to put your picture into it. I ended up just painting the matting black and tacking my picture into the frame.
My desktop computer came with two 1394 (Firewire) ports and I use them to download video from my Sony camcorder. I just pruchased a Compaq notebook that came with Windows XP home edition to edit video, digital pictures and burn CD's while traveling in Asia. I pluged the card in and Windows XP recoginzed it right away. I pluged my camcorder in to the Orange Micro OrangeLink Firewire 1394 PC Card and it worked just like it was pluged into my desktop. No problems. I would recommend this card to anyone who's notebook does not come with internal 1394 (Firewire) support. Basic information about my notebook: Compaq, AMD Duron 1.1 Ghz, 256 Mg Ram, 20 Gig HD, WinXp Home Ed.
...I took a chance that this was the same product that I saw on the Olympus web site (Olympus part number 200860) and ordered it, and it is. It contains the following items:1 - Camera bag - this padded bag features a shoulder strap and outside zippered pocket for storage of additional cards or batteries. Width 4.5" x Height 6" x Depth 3.0"2 - 4 AA Ni-MH (1700 mah) batteries with overnight battery charger3 - xD/SmartMedia USB Reader/Writer4 - CAMEDIA 4.0 Pro softwareFor &lt;... this is a pretty good deal, as many places will charge more than half this amount for the NiMH batteries and charger. Additionally, since my Olympus camera didn't come with a bag, this package makes even more sense.The USB Smartmedia reader means that I don't have to turn the camera on to read the Smartmedia cards, which will be nice....So, if you just bought (or are buying) an Olympus digital camera, you should consider this item. The price is great and you'll need everything in it, anyways.
Bought this product to put an aftermarket radio in my 2006 Saturn ion. It worked perfect and was very easy to install.
A little smaller than I expected from the pictures on the web.My fault for not checking the measurement properly.Received in perfect condition and before the time estimate.Product performs exactly as specified - no complaints - and easy to use.
I think it's a great MP3 player. The only problems i've had is it freezing a few times, but i can usually reboot it and it works fine. It has never frozen once it's been playing, only when booting up. Also, a few times it would not let me delete files from it in Windows Media Player. Usually I could just unplug it and start over and it has worked fine. Now it has frozen and I cannot get into it at all. I contacted Sansa and they are replacing it without any hassle, so good customer service also! All in all, a good unit and I am glad I bought it.
I've purchased three different humidifiers in the past few months and so far this one works ok. My only complaint is when you run it on high, it's to noisy. I turn it on high when I'm not trying to sleep then medium at bedtime.
I thought i would have a lot of trouble using this item. i have heard not so great things about what people think of over the radio transmitters. But I really like this transmitter! I only use one station and its pretty clear the whole way.Of course the quality not going to be as crisp as using a direct line, But I gave it five stars because for a Radio transmitter i think this one is very very good.POI: It also may help that i have a ford focus so my antenna is directly over where the transmitter is in the front of my car.My suggestion would be to try it, and if it doesn't work well in your own car you can return it.
I have used this charger for a while and it works really well. It charges both NiMH and NiCd batteries in all sizes AA,AAA,C,D& 9 volt. A full charge takes about six hours. You can charge different sizes at the same time. I consider this charger a very good investment and recommend it to all.
I don't know what to say. It's a cable and it has been working as it should. The only bad thing I can think of is it's blue and I wish it was black.
I love these points, especially since i didn't have to go anywhere and burn gas to get them. I wanted the new battlefield:B2 expansion Vietnam. But the only way to pay for this was with microsoft points. So i could of went with microsoft but from the horror stories of them AUTOMATICALLY charging for renewals didn't leave a very good taste to me. So off to amazon.com i go! This is the second time i have bought the online code and i would HIGHLY suggest anyone to go this route versus retail stores or microsoft. Once you buy, you get your code, turn the xbox 360, enter your code, and your done.
This works very well, charging two batteries sequentially, while also serving as an AC Adapter for the Alpha 700 DSLR. It is quite heavy, however, and not terribly portable (e.g., for a camera bag); it is also quite expensive!
I have used cable repeatedly and have had no issues with the sound quality or with the durability of the cable. I know monster is usually over priced but I thought I would give it a try anyway. I recommend this to anyone to use optical cables over copper any day.
Timely received, easily tracked. Appreciated the fine embroidered pattern on the material. Very feminine. My wife liked it. I was surprised by the range of the retail price, which spanned from $47 to $75. It pays to shop around. Very satisfied with the product.
after much research and quizing of friends, I went with the SanDisk 4GB. player....great value, easy to use, so far very reliable and very good battery capacity.....highly recommend it!!
I've used this pack for a couple of years now, and find it to be a great pack if I'm just carrying the base camera and a couple of small lenses.The camera will not fit in the pack with the optional extra battery pack, nor will anything larger than about a 300mm zoom lens fit in the lens cases.I find the pack to be very useful under normal circumstances.
Here is what Iomega now says about HipZip:Thank you for contacting IomegaDirect's online support services.I understand that you want to know the future availability of the HipZip drive.Unfortunately, Iomega has discontinued production of the HipZip drive. It will no longer be available on the IomegaDirect website. There has been no item released that replaces the HipZip.I apologize for any inconvenience this causes.Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further assistance. Once again, thank you for using IomegaDirect's online support services.Sincerely,Mary AnneIomegaDirect's Customer Service
I have had the 500 Gig version for about 2 weeks now and it has been working great. If you understand the relatively narrow function of this device, and that functionality is what you need, then it is worth every penny. I needed automated backup for a small business network, so I didn't care about whether the device is mappable or not for my application; I need automated backup, not another drive on the network. It installed with no problems; if you know what a router is and you can find the jack in the back, that is all the tech knowledge you need. Read the more technical reviews available on the internet. If you need straight automated backup, and you are not interested in being a network hacker, you just want the thing to work in the background so you can get back to your work with peace of mind, then this is the device for you.
Bought a Zune and picked up a set of these as the fatory set is lacking in sound quality. I replaced a Sony 4GB Walkman at home that came with a great set of headphones, but because they are noise cancelling the specialized plug would not fitin the new Zune.I was hopeful, but have to admit that these Sennheisers in this price range are truely lacking. I have ordered (another) set of headphones - this time a Sony MDREX85LP/BLK - they are by far superior to the Senns, especially in "tinniness" and bass response. Another option is the Sony MDR-XB40EX . I own ALOT of audio equipment (10K home theater, nice car audio systems, etc.) - probaly too much - and benchmark all fidelity against my Sony earbuds - I have to admit it but they truly are the pinnace of all audio I reference sound qualiy from. It is perfect sound.As far as these Senns - spend another $20 and get a set of mid-range Sony's - your ears will thank you many times over. It's an investment in yourself.
Yes, I am one of those photographers that won't shoot without a filter on my lens. A UV filter is the most useful of all the filters available. This one is a mid-grade quality filter at a very low price. If it doesn't do anything else for you, it WILL save your expensive lens from getting accidentally scratched.
I didn't believe the customer reviews about several of the televisions that are listed on Amazon.com until I became interested in this 50" Plasma Flat Panel HD Ready TV. I was completely sold on purchasing the television, but something told me to read this items customer reviews, as well as some of the reviews for other televisions that are being sold for dirt cheap. After reading other reviews, I found that all of these items are placed by scammers. They all suggest that you purchase your new television anywhere but within the confines of Amazon.com so that they can guarantee that you AREN'T protected against their scams. In fact, I decided to e-mail David Munchen, who's selling this television for $600 USD (including taxes, shipping and handling). Our conversation was identical to another customer review that I saw posted with a Zenith 60" Television. Our conversation was as follows:Hi,My name's Daryl Shaw. I was writing because I saw your ad on Amazon.com. You have 50" plasma televisions for sale? I've just moved into a new place, and I'm building it from the ground up. I have yet to purchase a television for my home and I would definitely be interested in one of the televisions that you have for sale. How would I go about purchasing this television? Do you have a number for me to contact you?Thanks,Daryl ShawHis RESPONSE:Dear sir,The price for the Plasma Tv is 600 USD, the Plasma Tv isbrand new, with all standard accesries.For shipping i am using UPS and for the paymentWestern Union managed by a third part service(Square Trade). i sell at this priece because i have 12 in my stock and i want to sell it fastSo please tell me if agree in starting atransaction,I wait your replyThank youMy REPLY:This is a great deal! I've called some people b/c I need this television ASAP and I can assure a purchase today. What do I need to do?Thanks!Daryl ShawHis RESPONSE:Dear sir,They will inform you about the information to where tosend the payment and they will keep thisinformation until you receive the package all you haveto dois to give me your final order and yourshipping/personaldetails so i could forward them to Amazon SquareTrade:First Name:Last Name:Address:City:County/State:Zip Code:Country:Contact phone # :And they will inform you about all you have to do.I wait your reply,Thank you
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I have owned this camera since 2005. It was stolen from my home recently, and I just purchased another one. I compared this camera to all of Olympus's other remakes and none can compare to the picture quality. I do photo manipulation for performers and models, and I wouldn't trade this camera in for the world. This camera seems to know exactly how to take the perfect picture without many blemishes and red eye. If you are a beginer at photography or just like to take beautiful pictures, this camera is perfect. People often think that my photos were done professionally. The only con that I have with this baby, is that in certain lightings, the camera does not capture well. However, you can still add accessories and other items to manage that! But how can we forget about the zoom feature! This feature is picture perfect! I can go on and on, but I am currently awaiting my camera to arrive in the mail, I am still excited as if I never owned one! Awesome camera! And affordable too!!!
When I installed the battery all the lights lit up on the front panel. As far as I can tell this means the UPS is fried. The old battery just causes the unit to indicate that the battery is dead, so I don't know what the problem is. Perhaps the UPS is dead, perhaps this battery just doesn't work. However, given that this battery is NOT RETURNABLE (I didn't notice that when I ordered) I am out $150 for this useless thing.
This charger works fine with my Garmin 760 although it is not included in the compatibility list. The navigation works while plugged into the car power outlet and charging the unit at the same time. The mini-usb connector is conveniently angled at 90 degrees as pictured and plugs right into the mini-usb port at the bottom edge of the case. The only con is that the charger was not packaged in a box as pictured, only in a sealed soft plastic bag. It came by USPS and received it in four days, fortunately in good order.
I was looking for an affordable fast super wide macro lens for my new Nikon D300s and this fit the bill. So far it has worked like a charm in both the Super Wide and Macro modes. The AF works as advertised. I am glad I took a chance with Sigma.
Wonderful general-purpose light meter. Consistent and reliable. It won't cover the range up to full sunlight (10,000 FC) but you can make or buy a cheap filter.
I purchased these because I couldnt find screen protecters for my old ipod and palm phone. I cut these up to the size I needed.They protected both VERY well. I'm not sure why the low reviews, they stuck and werent hazy for me. Maybe its because I didnt use them for their intended use.
I bought this Samsung MP3 player almost a year ago and have been nothing but pleased with this item. I use it practically everyday, mainly when I'm at work or when I run. I bought an adapter for my car and use it there as well. This MP3 player is tough and does have a good battery. I was a little disappointed at first with the battery life but the longer I've had it the better the battery has performed.It's perfect when I go running, I just clip it on to my short pockets and forget that it's there while I run. There is a downside with that, which I've found out twice the hard way, the metal clip is rough and will rub against your skin if you clip it to the top of your shorts. I still have a bruise from this past weekend from it. It's my own fault so I wouldn't hold that against this item. If you're like me and don't need 10,000hrs of music, just a few of your favorties then I recommend buying this. The screen is bright and also has a clock screensaver, which is good for runners that don't wear watches. I also like that fact that I can charge this on any computer with a USB, plus I can play my music through any computer by using the USB and the MP3 player. Great for public libraries or switching between computers.
I am using this card on my new Kodak Z812IS camera and am amazed at how much storage this card has when using my camera in the video mode and of course picture saving mode. I am very pleased and highly recommend this product!
Like its predecessor the DVPCX985v, this JUMBO DVD librbary/player has many of the utilities needed to store and view most home entire video librarys. The only feature that really needs attention is the Disc Explorer. The previous 985v allowed for a screen shot along with the movie title which the 995 doesn't have. Also, Sony really should improve the auto title fill in the Disc Explorer. Granted, the unit still has the PS/2 style keyboard input for naming those discs the player doesnt recognize but after placing 400 movies into the roullette style turntable, who wants to sit and type in 400 titles? I recommend for the time being until this feature is resolved, you just prepare yourself a DVD paper inventory numerically indexed to match the sequence of your movies as installed.Overall this unit is rated a 4 as it does a good job at uprendering 480p movies to 1080p with the new HDMI upconverting module, Plays every movie including my own DVD-Rs (+/-) and RWs. So Far so Good, no real issues.
We travel out of state a lot and did not want to hunt for clear stations to receive my Sirius radio and this product works like advertised. Just tune into the one frequency and voila, clear stearo radio no matter where you are.
I was on the look-out for a replacement printer for my old Epson Actionlaser 1600 which had just given up the ghost after about 14 years of service. I finally settled on the Brother HL-2070N Monochrome Laser Printer. This printer is a very nice but not quite perfect unit. On the plus side, this printer is a piece of cake to set up and warms up almost instantly when called upon. The only problem I had during set-up was when I wanted to have my router issue a static IP. I had trouble getting the printer to refresh it's already assigned number. A simple on/off of the printer fixed this problem right away. Printing is fast and the quality is excellent. The size footprint of the HL-2070N is quite small and, being black, it's relatively unobtrusive. On the con side, printouts do tend to be a bit curled but not excessively so. This is a common problem with mid to low end lasers these days according to the many user-reviews I've read. Also, the manual feed at the front of the unit is a tricky thing to get just right. More often than not you'll end up feeding your stock slightly crooked. Overall, this is a nice printer and on the whole I'm satisfied. When taking the price I paid into consideration this was a great deal.
The Belkin F5U002 USB Parallel Prnter Adapter is an excellent product. I used it to connect an old HP LaserJet 6P (still working great) to a new Dell Latitude E6410 (obviously no parallel port option) running Windows 7 MS Office 2010.The 6P performs great and faster than ever before!Belkin F5U002 USB Parallel Printer AdapterThe Plug & Play compatability really works!
I owned a 30 GB video iPod for several months before accidentally dropping it into the washing machine, killing it instantly. After thinking about it for a while, I decided to turn what was a tragedy into an excuse to check out the new Zune. My first impression is that the people who bash this thing are silly. To call this vastly inferior to the iPod screams Apple fanboy to me. I like them both.One of the things I prefer about the Zune is the LACK of the clickwheel. That's right. I never was nuts about the iPod's clickwheel. It's a neat little gimmick at first, but I always had trouble selecting what I wanted to play, often accidentally clicking on the wrong thing. I find the Zune's standard up and down, left and right navigation much more practical and easier to use.I *like* the heavier, tougher design of the Zune. Like some other reviewers have pointed out, the iPod was very pretty and elegant almost to the point of being a disadvantage. In order to keep it from turning into a scratched fingerprint-laden mess, you had to put it in an ugly case. While I'm not planning to use it as a hockey puck any time soon, the Zune feels much more durable and fit for outdoor use than the iPod.Another thing I love about the Zune is that I find the menus more user friendly. I like being able to click left and right to fluctuate between artists, albums, songs, and whatnot while keeping the menu on what I'm listening to. Plus, the ability to change the background and add your own pictures is nice.The sample videos I played looked very crisp and colorful on the larger screen.Now, a few minor complaints:The Zune seems to be lacking some features that I took for granted with the iPod: a clock, alarm, and calendar. Oh well.The Zune does not have a "sound check" feature for normalizing the volume of my songs.It does not yet seem to have gapless playback capability. However, neither did my iPod until a recent update.The Zune doesn't group compilation artists together like my iPod did. For example, I ripped both of the Nuggets box sets and a couple of soundtracks to my library, and instead of grouping the artists from those albums as Various Artists or whatever, it listed each individual artist on the artists menu of the Zune. So I was left with dozens of artists on my menu that I only had one or two songs by, making it a real chore to browse by artists on my Zune.Okay, a bigger complaint: I'm not crazy about the software. No one seems to know why Microsoft didn't just make this thing compatible with Windows Media Player. With the software, the synching seems a little shakey at times. For example, getting album covers to transfer to my Zune sometimes requires a little coaxing. However, I should point out that I wasn't nuts about iTunes at first either, so it's likely that I'll grow to like Zune's software more with experience.There have been quite a few complaints about the Zune Marketplace, but I'm not bothered by that because I've never purchased music online nor do I plan to. I rip exclusively from my own CDs and vinyl, and the Zune handles that just fine. Also, I haven't bothered trying out the wi-fi feature yet, as no one I know owns a Zune yet, and I doubt many strangers would like the crap I listen to anyway.Now, that may sound like a lot of complaints, but I refer to them as minor for a reason: the room to grow via updates from Microsoft. This is a brand new product, folks. There are bound to be some flaws here and there. However, I'm expecting that a lot of these will be taken care of in the coming months, and the Zune will get better and better as the updates start to become available. In the mean time, I'm quite happy with what I have now. Right now, I'm willing to say that it's a hair below the quality of the iPod for the reasons I listed above, but like I've said, I'm not expecting these problems to stick around for long.
These headphones are comfortable and well made but the sound is way too bass heavy for my taste. I guess that's how they're advertised but I expected a more versatile listening experience. I ended up buying a pair of JVC in-the-ear phones.
I was surprised that it actually worked, but it did and it works great. It is sometimes a little slow with response time, but not a significant problem.
Awesome, fantastic, couldn't be better!!! What can I say they sound beautiful!!! How can I ever really describe these beautiful speakers!!!
Mine had a software glitch so it was returned. The charging base does not perfectly conform to the remote's underside or securely hold the remote in place to allow consistent charging. Although only used for a very short time, the device is extremely versatile and not too difficult to program.
The voice recorder works fine. It's the software that stinks! I have Windows XP and most of the time my system will not recognize this device. If I disconnect the voice recorder and then plug it back in my PC reboots itself. I've reinstalled the software and it makes no difference. I called Olympus and they were of no help! If so many users have this problem why can't they update their software??? I will never buy anything Olympus again!
Mind-blowing stuff from JVC once again! All of these cd radio portable thingy's pretty much sound the same. I thought that you could only get so much sound quality out of a really expensive component system. I'm just amazed at how much sound this little thing pushes out, as well as being built very well. It's a winner of a product in my opinion.
Sends the signal to the TV. Can't ask for more than that. Don't waste your money on more expensive cables, there's no point. Great price, great product.
I installed after market headrest monitors in my car and the high-pitched whine that they make as you accelerate is annoying on long trips. I hooked this noise suppressor into the power lead that feeds the DVD screens as well as my satellite radio and it solved the problem. The DVD screens are absolutely silent, and there's noticeably less noise on the satellite radio. It's much bigger than it looks, slightly larger than a D battery, but it was easy to install. I just snipped the power lead to my electronics, and connected the red wire to one end the blue wire to the other with quick-connectors and then tucked the whole thing into my center console to hide. I did connect the ground line, even though it was specified as optional. I don't know what effect that has on performance.
Used this for an 02 Sunfire. It could not have been easier. This had a bunch of extra parts, but I didn't even look at them. I pulled the main unit out of the bag, and it fit exactly how it needed to, and the radio fit right into it. I had a similar unit like this for 6 years in a previous car, and you quickly miss the little space you have at the bottom when you don't have it. It can be difficult to fish pens out of it, but its perfect to slide a GPS into to get it out of view when parked, hold a cell phone thats plugged into the stereo or charging, or just holding an extra parking pass.
I received what I had expected from the advertisement. It works very well and does what was expected.
I recently bought this television because it was on sale for ... If you can find this tv [on sale] buy it but don't waste your money if it is regular price. It is a very good tv but the color is not the best (and you would think because it's a flat screen it would be better). The sound is very loud at 2 or 3 is all we have put it on so far but there is no control over the bass or other speaker output. Also the sound doesn't seem like it has surround sound like most tvs today have. Like I said it is great for a childrens or extra television but if you are looking for a family tv with surround sound, you might want to spend a few extra dollars. Also it has 4 outlets which make it very easy to connect a dvd and/or vcr up to, thats nice!
This is a REPLACEMENT item and you will probably never need one. If you do, it's worth its weight in gold but don't make the same mistake I did and buy it thinking it's an accessory.
I've bought these earbuds in at least 3 different colors and the sound quality has been great through all the pairs. The only reason I bought multiples is because I've had pairs stolen and I stepped on mine twice. The small insert is the only insert that doesn't make my ear irritated. I tried other brands and their small inserts are nowhere near as small as these, so I had to come back to these. Not that I mind, because I love the sound. The only earbuds I liked almost as much as these were by A4Tech, and those aren't in stock on Amazon anymore, so I'm coming back to these.
this is really an awesome product, it works perfect, not only cools my dell inspiron 1505 but it also doesnt make any sound. what it would really is missing is more usb ports. i totally recommend it !
We have been having so much fun making postcards of vacation and all typoes of activities tosend to others. It is soooo easy on this pinter and printer paper!
This is a great little radio, but it has an annoying design flaw.In order to make things supposedly more simple, the designers decided that the OFF/FM/AM switch should also be a battery charging mode selector switch. If you plug it into the mains when the radio is switched on, the battery will be charged slowly (also known as "trickle" charging). If you plug into the mains when the radio is switched off, the battery will be charged much more quickly (and can fully charged within three hours).Unfortunately, this makes is far too easy for a not-technically minded person, like the person I gave one of these radios to as a gift, to overcharge the battery. The manual states:"Once the PAL has been charged using the Fast Charge Mode, do not plug it and then immediately plug it back it in again as this will restart the Fast Charge Mode even though the batteries are fully charged. Doing this repeatedly will damage the batteries."So this radio (which is otherwise brilliant) has no form of battery over-charge protection/circuitry?!What if someone (like this not-technically minded person) leaves the radio plugged into the mains all of the time and is always turning the Fast Charge Mode on whenever they turn the radio off? No wonder people are complaining about short battery life and batteries not lasting as long as they should...I've told the not-technically minded person to turn the volume right down instead of turning the radio off because there is no way that they are going to remember to only plug the radio into the mains whenever the batteries have completely discharged.If I had known that this radio had such a stupid design flaw beforehand, I wouldn't have bought it.
I wish there was a 4GB size for this card but this one does just nicely...
For the love of all that's holy, do NOT buy ram upgrades from Apple unless you have more money than sense and pride yourself on being separately from both. Apple memory is NOT blessed by Steve Jobs and does NOT warrant the stupendous markup they apply to it. The Kingston ValueRAM is a great deal and will usually make a markedly improvement in your computer's performance. Some Mac laptops can be trickier than others to install ram into but you can find excellent, full-illustrated guides for all of them at http://www.ifixit.com/
This is our second Dlink DIR 655 used for a different location. Both have excellent coverage & speed. Particularly like the ease in setting up a Guest Access with different password, compatibility (i.e. g & n coverage while keeping primary just n as well as broadcast the guest SSID while not broadcasting the primary NW).
I have some monster products and there great, however for HDMI you don't need monster and wire will do go for gold plated and thats about it. Its all 0's and 1's. HDMI is designed to make it work without interfrence and all the problems of other cables therefore you don't need the $$$ cables for HDMI or optical for that matter! save money for other things....
This case rocks! With the radiator at the front of the case the heat from the computer is not passing over it like the cases with the radiator mounted on the top. Nice clean system.
Used the cable to split the audio from my xbox to both my 5.1 speakers and the TV.It works and sounds fine.
This little guy is SMALL, especially if you remove the detachable stereo mic on the top (has a perfectly fine mono one built in). I used it to record lectures at school and meetings at work and it has worked just fine for both. The sound quality FAR exceeds anything you need for simple voice recording, but I would not recommend it for the serious recording of music or other dynamic sounds (bought an olympus LS-11 for that). The features, like the lowpass filter and special recording options (like only recording when the dBs reaches a settable volume) were also quite appreciated (and it is probably a better voice recorder than my LS-11 on those grounds).It also seems quite well built. I dropped it a few dozens of times and you would probably swear it was new.
As a birder who has owned quality optics (i.e., Bausch & Lomb Elite, Swarovski, Kowa, and Leica), in my opinion the Celestron VistaPix pales in comparison. It feels and performs more like a toy than a quality binocular - which is not too surprising given the approx. $150 price tag.First, the eyecups are not sufficiently deep so that I cannot rest the binoculars against my eyes to resolve the two circles of light into a single view; it is already difficult enough to hold them steady without having the benefit of steadying them against myself. Second, the focus wheel is unnecessarily small and the wheel does not rotate evenly, so that the binoculars jerk side to side while focusing. Third, the strap is nothing more than a cheap string reminiscent of a camera strap on a free give-a-way camera. Moreover, the strap is clumsily attached near the center-top of the binoculars which gets in the way of focusing the binoculars and navigating the camera controls. The strap length and placement also cause the binoculars to hang awkwardly, protruding forward and bouncing with every stride - it should have been apparent to the designers that the strap should be attached to the binocular's outer edges (as it is in ALL binoculars). To add insult to injury, the strap is permanently attached so that you cannot replace it with a quality neckstrap. The bottom line is that, in light of Celestron's better quality line of binoculars, Celestron clearly can do better.Most limiting on the camera side for birding purposes, the VistaPix has a fixed focus so that only objects farther than 50 feet will be in focus. This minimum focus, at 8x, is practically useless for photographing birds other than pterodactyls (or ostriches, rheas, emus, cranes, storks, albatrosses, etc). Photographing sparrows or warblers yielded photos of unidentifiable blips. Also limiting is the fixed shutter speed with resulting blurry images when trying to photograph birds (which are typically moving). Given that even some disposable cameras have an optional setting to capture fast action, the VistaPix should give the photographer some flexibility. In addition, it is difficult to hold the camera steady enough to obtain sharp images - I cannot imagine how the 10x version can ever be hand-held for photography. The technological solution is probably image stabilization - even a rudimentary form of image stabilization would be immensely helpful. With image stabilization, 10x magnification would be preferable especially if the minimum focus remains no better than 50 feet.Last, but not least, is there any excuse for a digital image of less than 3 megapixels in this day and age? In sum, I would prefer a product that is twice or thrice the price, and is commensurate in quality so that the end-result is truly useful for birding and photographing birds.
it is huge compare to other external hard drive. But, price is great, I don't have any lost files or problems. Other smaller hard drive is less stable and more delicate. Especially iPOD~!! You have to be extremely delicate with iPOD, if you accidently bump the iPOD on the desk, you have high chance of loosing your very important file you stored.
Pros: nice headset, neat folding design.Cons: Despite endorsement from ScanSoft/Nuance, signal-to-noise ratio was unacceptable when I tested it using DNS software. If you're buying for voice recognition, consider another product.Also ran into USB conflict problems.You can do better elsewhere.
I use the Olympus to tape a class and to tape a radio broadcast from the sound booth. In both cases, this little gizmo picks up every sound in the room. On playback, every word is clear and concise. I have great sound quality. I'm not a gadget person but this one is very easy to use. It's small enough to fit in any purse or pocket and it's very sturdy and resilient. In other words, it was worth every dime I paid for it and then some.
This product is great! I was backing up files on a DVD on my wife's machine when the power went out. We live in an old apartment and the breaker trips when too many lights are on. When I tried to boot up the machine I got a blue screen with the error "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME". It said Windows was shut down to prevent damage to the computer. Repeated boot ups generated the same message. Needless to say, my wife was furious and I was in the doghouse. This product saved my life. I removed the hard drive, attached the cables and plugged this to my other PC's USB port. It was immediately recognized as another drive. I safely backed up all the files and then went to My Computer, right clicked on the drive and selected Properties, then Tools and clicked on Error Checking. Windows scanned and fixed all system file errors. When I reattached the drive to my wifes machine it booted up normally. I was out of the doghouse.
Are you people insane charging this much for a card that is two generations old and which wasn't even that good when it was Nvidia's top of the line offering? Also, this card does NOT have pure video technology. But don't take my word for it, check out the nvidia website and see for yourself. Pure video didn't come along until the series 8 cards. In short, this just goes to show you that a little bit of research can save you beaucoup $$.
Solid, simple, sounds good. We live in a fringe area for FM reception -- heard stations perfectly this morning that hadn't heard in years.
Used this HDMI cable to connect the HD cable box to our Samsung LN46C630 LCD and it works perfectly! Great price, fast shipping and quality product!
I was totally surprised but not really unexpected purchasing on-line but with that said to receive this item sealed in plastic and to find out that the new router was not that but a dirty,used and none functioning router go figure.
I bought this TV in September of 2006 and the first 8 months it worked perfect. Then it died,just like most of them and I waited two months to get a new power board and they sent the TV repair company the wrong board. So they sent me another one a month later and it was the wrong board. I have now been without a TV for four months and I'm still waiting for it to get fixed and thats with the 2 year service warranty. Do not buy a polaroid TV, it is junk and they do not want to fix it. Pay for a better made one!!!
i really like the case; it has a nice finish, the inside is very roomy and the placement of the bays are very convenient...so why just 4 stars instead of 5?well, i place my case inside of a desk with the front area open for CD loading, so as you can see, the case provides a lockable and removable cover that makes it look very elegant. when not using it, you can close the cover and lock it and not see the external bays, makes for a very tidy looking tower case.However, i don't have enough space in my desk area to fully open the cover and i always use the CD drives so i had to remove it. when the cover is removed, you can see the tabs that are holding the external drives. although the tabs make it convenient to install or remove drives, it also gives the case an industrial look. as a result, you kind of compromise convenience for looks when the cover is removed.other than that, it's an awesome case!
I ordered this item a while back and when I got it, found that it was intermittent. I figured it was just a bad product and wrote a review saying as much. The vendor saw the review, and deemed that the product was defective, so they send me a new one without me asking. I just got it and it works great! That's amazing customer service, even when I was going to settle for what I got, the sent me a new once cause the new the first one was defective. A+
I use ergnomic keyboards because they reduce my pain from tendinitus, an important consideration as a touch-typist and programmer. I use the same keyboard at work and like it so much, it was my first choice for home use as well. The curve and rise of the keys are more extreme than many ergonomic keyboards, but once you adjust to it, it feels very good--the pain and tension in my forearms eases off immeidately. I also prefer USB keyboards to wireless, since keystrokes aren't encrypted, and could be easily monitored by someone in the street, not a likely occurrence, but still a consideration.
What they say about this drive and Mac USB power is true. I spent about 2 weeks playing with this drive before I figured out that it needed a USB Y cable to power it well enough to work reliably. I tried it on a MacBook and a Mac iBook. I would guess that probably ALL Mac laptops would have the same problem. DON'T USE IT WITH THE SINGLE USB CABLE! If it works at all you will be playing with fire, and probably end up losing data. Get the Y cable. They are fairly inexpensive on eBay.Western digital says that a "few" systems are underpowered. That's an understatement for sure. They should provide the cable WITH the drive, or tell potential buyers the truth, and let them purchase an inexpensive Y cable at the same time the drive is purchased.Except for that it is a great drive and stores a huge amount of photos or other backup docments.
Just what my GPS needed. After losing my first one, I needed a replacement. Of course, at retail they'll charge a hefty $30 price tag, so I was looking for a similar product at a meager price. Finding it here was a relief. Works just right; sticks to my windowshield and stays put. Just be sure to apply enough pressure against the glass, otherwise, the suction won't work.
This was and exact OEM replacement. Works great. I would like to see it about 1/2 the $$$$. HP's are so expensive!
Hi - I wrote a poor review a few days ago since I didn't get my speakers. They were mailed without a "signature required" and left outside my home. Unfortunately, somebody walked away with them. The company quickly refunded me the amount we spent on the speakers. I trust BOSE - I'm sure they would have been fine speakers.
I recently purchased the Epson Stylus C66 printer for my personal home use. However, the paper would not feed into the printer. It would pull to the left and jam in the feed repeatedly. I did get it to print a couple sheets but the paper had to positioned exactly to feed through straight. Needless to say, I returned the Epson because the paper jamming was making the printer useless. I have never been a big fan of the top loading printer and now I know why.
This product is terrific! It is very easy to assemble, taking about 20 minutes if you take your time to do the job. It works great! Perfect smoked baby-back ribs are possible every time since the fire never actually goes out! If you are looking for a smoker that you can use occasionally as a cooker or conventional grill, this is the product for you!
The following reasons together make these earphones unusable for me. If you have similar preferences,1) The cord is too short. There isn't enough length or slack for me to have my device below the belt while being able to move my head around. There are plenty of alternatives that either have a longer cord, or have a short cord (for when your device is on your arm) with an included extension cable.2) The earbuds are too big. I may not have big ears, but they're not small either. I've been through several earphones, and none have been as uncomfortable as these.3) The cord going to each ear is the same length. I like having the main cord on one side, and then a split at about neck-level to the other ear.
Next to me and my steth, this Palm is my best tool at work. I use it as an alarm, to schedule my life and sync to my other computers, I can use docs and spreadsheets to multitask while waiting for something or on the bus, I can look up drugs or other words in my PDA Taber's or PDA Lippincott drug book, I can use a 5-minute clinical to help with diagnosing, I can play video games, listen to music, and there's even features I haven't explored yet wrt email and phone. It's amazing. It has BlueTooth (sp), and ... well, I really really really appreciate having it. It will be a profound asset as I continue in my nursing studies through RN to APRN and maybe even a PhD at UW.
Very poor sound - not loud without distorting. No real bass. FM reception poor too. The AC wall wart adapter is a pain - a straight cord would have been better.
surprisingly crisp and crystal clear, way way too bad that the bass was not complimentary.quite powerful for its size, too powerful actually to turn that power into good sound.looks good, but that really does not matter does it.even at low volume the bass sounds like a banging on the bottom of a plastic pail. i've done all i could to tweak it digitally for better results but still no good. i played music of various range, it performed the best when i played enya, the speakers beautifully reproduces her voice. but when you get to those orchestral soundracks with flooding drumbeats it is hardly tolerable to hear.i really hate giving anything a bad review. but this one deserved it.i love music and i think that my sounds deserve a better conduit.this one's going right back.
I have it on good authority that Verbatim DVD's are one of the most reliable brands as far as giving good copy consistency and data retention. For that reason, it is one of the only two brands that I will buy, the other being Taiyo Yuden.
I have a E-510 and bought this lens, because I frequently shoot in the shade of trees and reeds and want the extra stop of light (f3.5-4.5 vs f4.0-5.6) this lens offers when zoomed all the way out (150mm) over the current Olympus kit 40-150mm and also because its being offered at closeout prices.Comparing it to the current 410/510 kit 40-150mm, it is a bigger, heavier lens (not twice the size but maybe 1.5 times the size and probably the weight as well). It feels and looks like the construction was more expensive on it than the current kit lens (probably why they're not making these anymore). Adorama packed it very well. If you're looking for a economical 40-150mm or want that extra stop of light out at 150mm over your 410/510 kit 40-150mm, this is a great deal. I doubt they'll be available much longer - judging by the price. Recommended.
This keyboard is great. I love the feel of this keyboard. I bought it for the backlit keys, though, so I really like that feature. The programmable buttons are great. I enjoy having a volume wheel on the keyboard, too, instead of up and down buttons.
After lots of research on a headset that would be compatible with my Centro, I went for the Shure set. I am not disappointed. The sound isolation works well, and the bass reflex is impressive. Worth the money!
It is a battery. It is a real one from Canon. It works. Enough said.
I spent a great deal of time researching a DX equivalent pro normal zoom lens, I've read many reviews and it came down to the nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8, the sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, and this little gem of a lens. After owning this lens for a month, I can attest to it's value and performance as similar to other's experience. It's fast, the newer built-in-motor version is much quieter and finds it's focus lock much faster than the previous version, which I did not care for having tried it out on my D80 the better part of a year ago. I have also found it acquires focus lock in lower light better than my AF-S kit lens, with little hunt, but there is some. I would have liked to see a focus limiter for those situations.My nikkor 18-135mm performed horribly in low light, and realizing it is not as fast in terms of maximum aperture, I did expect much more from an AF-S DX lens costing $300.Now, back to the Tamron...Pros:At a third the price of the nikkor version, this lens is the best value, even at MSRP full price. I did not purchase through amazon, but I realize that many have and will so I want people to know what they are getting. I paid the full $500 for mine and still feel I made the best investment. This lens excels at sharpness and has some of the creamiest bokeh I have produced on my D80, better even than the venerable AF nikkor 50mm f/1.8. I've got just enough depth of field to keep a person's face nicely focused from their ear to their nose, but shallow enough to blow out the background in a soup of lovely soft edged blur, this achievable from the rounded aperture blades. Sharpness is unbelievable. I was so surprised at what I got from this lens the first shot I took from it. The zoom ring has a nice feel to it, not too lose, not to tight and the zoom lock is very useful...even though there is zero creep so far. I love that the focus ring has a short throw from infinity to close (which is very close by the way, about 2 and a half inches from the glass at either end of the focal range). I can flick the focus ring, in MF with one finger from infinity to close, and it feels very natural giving great response, as does the zoom ring. The included lens hood is much better than the nikon supplied hoods, being very sturdy and easily put on and taken off. I hear the hood for the nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 is a pain and has a much larger profile. The tamron hood is nice, does its job, and even fits in my bag without taking it off. It usually stays on the all the time. The lens cap is also very good, like nikon's, can be taken off with the hood in place, which is very convenient. (I hear nikon stole that idea from tamron by the way, but I won't hold it against them)Now for some things I have noticed that aren't so perfect. But before I share them, I want to make sure that people who will read this understands something that is very important. This is not a pro lens. So it will not be perfect optically and because it extends, or telescopes during zoom it is not sealed from the elements. As I stated earlier in this review, for the money, this is the closest you can get to achieving pro results without spending on the order of a thousand dollars more.Cons:There is some significant vignetting, or light fall-off (darkening of the corners) wide open at f/2.8. This is to be expected in most zooms anyway, pro or not. If you are someone who is knowledgeable enough to know why you need this lens, I will assume you've heard of photoshop. In this case, the lens correction filter in CS2, will eliminate 95% of all optical anomalies to include corner vignetting, barrel distortion, and pincusion distortion. That being said, there is little barrel at 17mm believe it or not. Even better than my 18-135mm AF-S. A +2.0 correction makes it go away. I have noticed zero pincusion, but admit that I did not shoot against a grid to notice anything any more than what my eyes can see. As I stated already, there is a chance debris will enter the lens. I have not seen any yet, after a month, but I will not be disappointed if I do, it is to be expected. If you keep your camera protected most of the time, you will likely never see a problem, but there does exist the potential. The only real gripe I have with this lens is the absense of a focus limiter.There was one time where the AF stopped working altogether, while in AF mode. I was sure to have checked the position of both AF switches (both on lens and on body) and sure enough, no AF. I turned my camera off, then on again and the problem seemed to just go away. This was early on, and it did not happen again. I do not blame the lens directly, it could be a copy issue if it persists, but again, I have not had it happen since the first time. I haven't read that it is a common problem with the lens. I will be utilizing the 6 year manufacturers warranty if there is any further problem (which I do not foresee, but it's good to know I have it nonetheless).Bottom line, this is a great lens to get you to your next pro level lens if you're tight on cash (as I am). This lens works well and comes from a company that has been around for some time, and will remain for some time to come. You can't beat it for the money. It just works. I am constantly surprised at the quality I get on a consitent basis with this lens. I have been so impressed that I am considering the new 70-200mm f/2.8. We will see.I hope this review is well recieved, and good luck in your decision.
A 25 pack runs about $25, so this is a steal. I don't have to feel stingy when I print because I have so much paper, which makes printing a lot less stressful. And I can use this paper in the dryer in my darkroom because its Resin Coated. I don't have much experience using many different types of paper, but this is my boyfriend's favourite kind, and I have no regrets buying it either.
Wow I really wanted to buy this product but after reading the reviews I will not.Sony take note! You need to improve.I will look else where.
I am an audio professional and bought these to use outside the studio when doing things in environments where the headphones might be damaged or stolen. Since they are cheaper, they're more expendable than my professional headphones.Comfort:I have worn these for up to six hours at a time and experienced ZERO discomfort. The cups are very, very soft and gentle. I was able to slightly loosen/bend the plastic band to get the tension I wanted on my ears (light).Sound Quality:Very impressive for the price. I find the frequency response especially flat and accurate -- no bad peaks or valleys anywhere. I can even hear aliasing on poor quality mp3s. They definitely outperform Sonys in the same price range. These are by a large margin the best under-$25 headphones I have ever had the pleasure of using.Durability:They seem durable enough. Certainly not a super tank or anything, but I have not had any problems.The cord is nice and long too. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.
I've been using my CF+ for 5 days & everything work fine. I like the improvement on battery & the cover. I'm using a 3630 iPAQ. I read alot of horror stories about the CF+ but I took the dive & bought it because I badly needed the extra battery time. I'm really glad I did.
If you are in need of memory check their products out, it worked just fine verses buying the 3 times the price Dell memory upgrade.
i have looked all over this site and there is no information for this cameria. i would like to purchase the cameria, but not enough info. thank you, elaine
I think you simply cannot find a better remote in this class. This is far and away another winner by Sony
Good deal for the price. My daughter loves it, but complains of the cheep ear buds. Seems to work fine other than that. It will hold music, pictures and has a FM tuner. ipod needs to step up and give you more for your money!
Memory has worked wonderfully, and the price was right. Even at the highest resolution I have space for over 1000 photos, great for even week-long vacations.
I have never owned a scanner before and I read all the reviews on this site before jumping in. This scanner is wonderful. The images come out clear and crisp and it is extremely easy to use. I highly recommend it.
VERY easy to use - this is my new favorite gadget! The bluetooth / speakers are a bit weak, as some reviewers have mentioned, hence the 4 stars.But, overall, the interface is great and intuitive and the size is just right. The windshield mount is great, worked well enough for me, so no need to buy any additional accessories.Good stuff!
Just connect it to the phone line...spend a few minutes to train it so it understands your voice and then it just works.
Rhinotek branded bci-6 cartridges were identical to the quality that were possesed by canon's bci-6 cartridges. I changed my printing preferences a little to get the right color scheme, and they printed superior to the canon in every way.
This HDMI cable reached into the depth of my soul and touched me in a way I've never experienced before. The magic that came off the screen was like bathing in cold milk. It was an experience never to be forgotten. I wish I had 20 Blu-ray players so I could buy 19 more of these cables and plug them into the TV one by one.
Received my order quickly and without problems. The camera has exceeded my expectations. Used a telephoto lens at a soccer game, and was able to capture some great shots. At home, and in low light, could manipulate the settings to get either sharp or soft images. Easy to use, even for a first time digital SLR user. Loaned it to a friend and she wants one now. No regrets, love the camera.
I was shocked at the prices being charged by the big box retailers for basic HDMI cables. I instantly came to Amazon.com to check out comparable products and found these. They performed perfectly with my 52" Samsung LCD HDTV. I have connected my PS3, blu-ray player, DirecTV HD DVR and my laptop using these cables, and they have all performed well. I could not be more satisfied, especially considering the price I paid.
When I first got my Visor this seemed like the obvious accessory to turn it into a mini-laptop. The keyboard is great, and fits on a standard clipboard to give it stability. But. I've had the visor for about 3 months now, and I've gotten good enough at graffiti that I don't really use this much any more.
These binoculars are the best. I use them at least 50 times a day to look at birds. They are the perfect combination of clarity and focus.
I've had this drive for a while. I brought it to replace a dead Toshiba drive(SD-M1502) which was pretty good while it lasted. But, it stopped reading DVDs. I should have noticed a problem when it couldn't read discs it played before...Installing this drive took me less than 15 minutes, if you take away unplugging the computer, opening it up, and putting the cover back on. Just slide in the drive, screw it in place, plug in the cables, and you're set. You don't even have to install drivers! Windows detects it automatically.When I powered up and used it I was pleasantly surprised. First off, it's quiet. I had to strain to hear it spin just to make sure it could read the discs. Well, it reads every disc it says it supports, and every movie I threw at it, slightly scratched or not! It even plays movies that my Toshiba choked on.A positive benefit here is that this drive has upgradeable firmware. If Samsung releases a new version of it just go to their website, download, and install. It's a great thing to have because every now and then some compatibility issues might arise. They aren't very common though.Pros:1) Relatively new - released in 20032) Super-quiet3) Upgradeable firmware4) Reads DVD-RAM discs5) Comes with PowerDVD XP6) Huge buffer for smooth playback of DVD moviesCons:1) It takes a fraction of a second more to pick up the disc when it's inserted, but it's barely noticeable.2) If you listen very very closely, you might hear a very quiet clicking sound when it's reading. Again, it's hardly noticeable, and it doesn't deter from enjoying something like a movie.I consider this one of the best DVD-ROM drives out there right now. Comparably, the Lite-On drives are good as well, but there are some annoyances like spinning-up noise and such. The newer Toshiba drives are good too, but they have a speed lock for watching DVD movies, so the picture tends to stutter.For this drive, Samsung took the best attributes and put them together. It's very inexpensive for all the work it does, it supports reading DVD-RAM discs, it has no spinning-up noises, and a 512KB buffer. If you're looking for a stable replacement that's sure to last for quite a while, this drive is the winner.
used it for my 01 Yukon that I was putting remote start in, worked perfectly and easy directions.
Just download the updated software drivers and things will be fine. Great price for this camera and performs better that you would expect at this price. If you want an LCD screen then you will have to fork out (...) more for that option on an equivalent camera.
This card reader works great under Windows XP & USB 2.0 compatible systems (also downward compatible with USB 1.1). It is small, fast and low priced, exactly what I wanted considering I only have SD/MMC cards to read. I didn't want the bulk of most multi-card readers.This item was bought to read my digital camera's SD card (Canon A520). The camera only has USB1.1 which is a major drawback when you have many pictures to read. This card reader solves that problem. Also, no need to go through the camera software to download pictures, just open the memory card in Explorer and copy (pictures are JPEG in the camera, no conversion necessary). Great buy, would do it again in a heartbeat.
This is a must have product for me. My wife uses a Stenograph machine and this is the ONLY card that works correctly in her machine.I have been looking for these for a few months and everyone says they have them but when you order they say it's out of stock.This company delivered within 2 days with the exact product as shown and described. THANK YOU!
If you want a basic camera that can zoom and has multiple auto-everything features, this little film camera may be good for you. It was easy for me to carry around when I did not have room for a SLR (single lens reflex) camera. Took decent pictures with 400 ISO film, but lighting needs to be pretty darn good daylight lighting for the pix to look swell.Since purchasing this little baby, Minolta went out of the camera business in the mid 2000s. The Freedom Zoom 160 came out, I believe, in 2002, one of the last film point & shoot cameras.Now I have a digital point & shoot with video capability and a Pentax K-x DSLR that I use for serious photography. But for a back-up camera, the Minolta can't be beat.
Read an article in Good Housekeeping regarding this product and since my wife and I are tried of jumping for the remote to turn down the sound, I said what the heck - buy one! The price of the unit is extremely reasonable considering the large payback of the relief from the booming commercials.We have told all of my friends about this product and encourage the purchase.If you are looking to reduce the sound shock of too loud commercials get one of these.
I admittedly bought this in a bit of a hurry, as it was for a nearly-late birthday gift for my son, who had just moved into a new apartment and wanted a router for his new cable service. The reviews for this model sounded good - and I have another model from Linksys that works fine - so I took the bait. Bad decision! If I'd read the review dates more carefully, I'd have noticed that most of them were many years old, going back to 2001 or earlier! This I failed to do, however (my bad, I know).I knew something was out of whack when I opened the sealed package, and discovered a layer of dust coating the top of the router. The included ethernet cable refused to plug into the back of the router - a bad cable end - so I replaced it with a cable of my own. Entering setup, I found a primitive UI and limited set of choices; there was enough there, though to set it up for what he wanted. But it was all looking older and older. . . !Unfortunately, the router wouldn't work right away, and after getting information from the cable company to no avail, we called Linksys support to get configuration help with our "brand new" router. We were told that it was out of warranty! No, I said, it's brand new! Checking the model and serial numbers, the tech assured us that it was indeed well out of warranty and offered to provide support for a charge of $29.95We turned down that generous offer and figured the configuration out for ourselves. Properly configured, it has worked fine for the last week. But I call it unethical to fail to mention in the product description that the new product you are purchasing is NOT COVERED by the expected manufacturer's warranty. Knowing that would have altered my buying decision.Prospective buyers, be aware that you will not be able to get support for this router without paying a fee - this thing has NO WARRANTY COVERAGE from the time you open the box. It may be new to you, but not to Linksys.
I ordered this unit to replace a R800 Logitech that did not work with my software..."Media Shout." This unit by Honeywell is easy to program and works well with both "Media Shout" & "Power Point."
Several years ago a girlfriend told me about this product as I was fussing about how to quickly clean my leather sofas when grandchildren came to visit. I purchased it at that time at the local outlet which she used, but recently I ran out and could not find it locally so I searched on Amazon and -Voila! -there it was! It really works slick and quick, and makes my sofas look so nice when company's coming, or when the grandchildren have just left and smears reveal their little accidents. The pull-through delivery just under the lid has a habit of letting through more than one before I can get it torn free, so I've had to learn to be more careful when pulling one out. They are spendy, so I certainly don't want to waste them. But the product is worth the cost.
I've read the other comments on this unit, and I have to say that they don't provide you prospective buyers with a very accurate view. I've used the Sony MZ-R55, owned a Sony MZ-R50, and own an Aiwa AM-F70 so I can easily compare this unit to others. The MZ-R55 may currently be the smallest unit in the US, but that's really all it is; what you do have is no battery life (4hrs) and a lack of features (more on that later). The Sony MZ0-R50 may have been large but at least it ran for more than twice the time of the R55, and the Aiwa AM-F70, may be slightly larger than the R55, but fully loaded it works for a whopping 30hrs. Now for the (lack of) features...no jog dial (very useful for titiling), no progammable play, and no backlighting on the unit itself. I'm sorry to bash this unit so badly, but those are the facts. On the upside, it is currently the smallest portable MD player/recorder (until something like March when the Sony MZ-R90 comes to the US) and hey, its made by Sony!P.S. Both the Aiwa and the R50 have jog dials and longer play time. The Aiwa also has main unit backlighting (not only on the remote), and programmable play (true, this feature is somewhat useless on an MD). And guess what? Both players/recorders are much cheaper than the Sony.
My son who is 1 and 1/2 years old used the headphones in the plane on our way to Vegas. He watched the movie the whole time we were in the plane and didn't take it off. Great sounds and also adults could use it. Great Buy!
We thought this clock was ideal for us - the radio reception is unusually good, it's sleek, and it's user friendly. But it has one fatal flaw that caused us to return it - when you turn off the alarm, the unit BEEPS. It can awaken whoever is still trying to sleep! It's hard to believe Philips would include a "feature" like this that can't be turned off. My husband rises at 4 a.m. some days and I have trouble returning to sleep if I wake up. So, back to Amazon it goes and the search continues for the perfect clock.
This little player is just what we wanted. It recharges at the computer, so I am not buying batteries everyday. The download software is user friendly and my kids figured it out on their own. We are very satisfied with our Zen player and thinking of getting another.
I had this unit for less then 1 year. The more I use it the worse it gets. It continually locks up, loads for exteneded periods of time (over 20 minutes), wont start until you mess with it for awhile. I have a 40 minute car ride to work, on average it starts working the last 10 minutes of my commute. I went to the website to upgrade my firmware [...] It connects and recognizes my unit and what version of firmware. However when I press start to upgrade I get an error message and it will not let me upgrade. Do not buy this item its not even worth [...] I have purchased several older models before this made by Pioneer and had no problems. I purchased this one because it was small and compact. [...]
I would recommend this, its solid and very useful.It's not cheap, hasn't broken. works great. I use it on my 50mm often.
When I started out in the film and television production industries over 20 years ago, my first field production mixer was the Shure FP32A, the predecessor to this one.The FP33 was introduced shortly after that with some minor improvements. At the time, Shure pretty much owned the field mixer market with it's portable mixers. But as wireless mic technology got better, more channels were being demanded by mixers. I remember emailing the R & D department of Shure, asking them when they were coming out with a four channel portable mixer. Their response was that they had the market sewed up and had no plans to ever design or release a four channel mixer.It was this close minded attitude that killed Shure as the leader of field mixers and sent most of us looking for alternatives. This would take us to Europe, where four channel mixers were being released by companies like SQN and others. In the 1990s, U.S. companies, paying attention to the growing migration away from Shure, sprung into being, these being PSC, Wendt, and Sound Devices, all of which have established themselves in the EFP/ENG mixer market.These companies have effectively knocked Shure, who hasn't updated it's mixer in over ten years, out of the market, and even though their website still shows the FP33, I rarely see one in the field. Sound Devices has become the industry leader and comparing the SD 302 with the FP33, which both sell for around $1,300.00, there is no comparison. The 302 is digitally quiet, has many modern features asked for by sound mixers, and is very reliable. The FP33 is nearly 20 year old technology, has a lot more self noise, and where it will do the job for you, why pay the same price for a very old tech mixer!So based on my twenty plus years of experience, I would steer anyone who asked me away from buying the Shure FP33 field mixer, and direct them to check out the Sound Devices 302 if you want a three channel box. Better still, for a thousand dollars more, take a look at the 442, which IS the industry standard in EFP (electronic field production) mixers and you'll never look back!
I never got the merchandise and the am having a difficult time getting a refund. The customer service can track that I never got the package and they will not issue a refund until the post office sends the package back to them and in the meantime I need to pay the credit card bill. Who knows how long it will take the post office to send the package back.
This PODSPLUS aluminum V2 case is the best I have seen on the market. It protects the whole case including the click wheel and is a perfect fit for the 30g video ipod. Highly, highly recommend this excellent case.
Yes, it's inexpensive. Yes, the battery only lasts about an hour before recharging. Yes, the touchpad gets very warm. Yes, it has what you need for internet access, word processing, general photo editing, and other business or school work. In early June, 2005 I bought my Acer Aspire 3002LCi because it has 3 USB 2.0 ports, 802.11 b/g internal wireless, DVD player, CD-RW, and reasonable processor speed. I paid $699 and recieved $200 back in rebates (total of $499). I added an extra 512 MB of RAM for about $100. I've been very happy with the performance. The wireless internet works wonderfully at home, at the airport, in hotels, and in a variety of coffeshops all over the country. The DVD player works great (with additional external speakers or headphones). I use a 100 GB external hard drive to keep my data mobile, and I'm pleased with the USB data transfer rate. I regularly edit 3 to 6 megapixel photos with no trouble; the images are usually JPEGs between 0.4 and 1.5 MB, but I have a few 10 to 12 MB TIFFs that can be edited with bearable processing delays. I run Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint mostly). A couple months ago I put together 6 hours of Powerpoint lectures that went off without a hitch. Projection worked fine via the video port once I remembered to set it up with Acer's presentation software (included). Bottom line: if you have limited funds, don't run high-end processor-heavy applications, and don't mind keeping the power plugged-in, then this computer is exactly what you're looking for. I am satisfied with minor compromises in performance for the price.
$199+ The Pentax S60 DOES take very nice pictures HOWEVER it may not be worth the price because of its poor features: only 11 MB of memory, low AA battery-life, and the movie playback mode is hard to hear (not loud enough). Also the latch that keeps the battery in place does not seem sturdy. The upside to this camera is its picture quality (6 MP) and large screen.
I purchased this actually for a keyboard stand. I set in a chair that elevates me to eye level with my large TV/Monitor. I had to hold the keyboard on my lap , so i bought this hieght adjusting and tilt style table to rest it and my mouse on. I can say it is perfect for the job.And if I stand and still continue to work , te table is still at the perfect hieght to type. It can also hold very securely any laptop one may have as well. As I also have used it that way. It is very sturdy and is strong.Its easily put together and easily to manuver around.And its height adjustment is perfect for any chair level, or low enough to lay on a couch and adjust and swivel the top to the right position for laptop use. I highly recommend this to anyone . It also can be used for eating dinner on, or holding papers or even a music stand if need be,. The adjustments and swivel two piece top allow for a host of uses . It also has braces attached on to hold your laptop, papers , books, whatever securely resting against them at different angles.And can be swiveled in either direction . If one did not want the wheels on it , I guess they could put sticky pads on the legs and use it that way. The casters make for easy movement.The legs are bowed in design. the casters are 2 inch and with them on at the end of the legs they are 3 inch in height and 4 inch at the center . So if you have really low funiture this may not go under it, However with the adjustable design and being able to spin the table in all directions the legs even sideways from the table top is still sturdy enough to allow it to go over your chair while the legs are in another direction. One just has to figure out what is best for thier use. MIne came with the pin clip missing that holds the T top that moves up and down to adjust height. I e-mailed the company and they e-mailed back with the part being mailed .That was great and prompt service. Right now I have a bolt stuck in the hole to hold the T bracket that adjusts the height, It was no big issue and when the pin, clip arrives I will install it.Which will only take a few minutes.The entire table structure was put together in about 15 minutes.It also comes with a wrench and screwdriver to work with. Thats anbother added bonus for many people with limited tools on hand. Over all this is a Great product and I highly recommend it. Students or business people, musicians, designers, whomever, will find this table perfect for thier many day to day tasks .Update to post, recieved the pin clip that adjusts the T bar up and down.They shipped it as they said , and I installed it in a few minutes and now it adjusts with no issues.Great company, Great product .
I tried this player because I've owned another Philips player (AZ7594 - discontinued) that is still unmatched as far as sound quality, controls, and accessories go. This player seemed comparable on paper, but I found the sound to be lacking -i.e. the bass was not that strong, the highs were too sharp and the mids were not full. Also the volume is definitely not loud enough and distorts the sound when turned up. I would not recommend this player for anyone serious about their music quality.
Perfect, arrived in time.100% nuevo y perfecto, de verdad es una persona responsable lo felicito por la rapidez del envio.Thank you for the sale
I had been wondering about strange blurry objects in some of my pictures - turned out to be dust and fibers on the image sensor. First I tried a blower (Giottos Rocket Air Blaster), as recommended, and this got some of it off. I then tried an expensive set of swabs with Eclipse fluid. This helped, but there were still visible dust spots.Then I tried the Sensor Klear. It seemed almost too simple - a turn of the cap, a few wipes of the sensor with the triangular tip, and then done. I took another picture (f22, infinity focus, of blue sky). ALL of the dust was gone!What delights me even more is that the Sensor Klear is safe to take on an airplane, which Eclipse fluid is not. This will be very handy when I go on my vacation later this year.You do still need a blower to get rid of larger particles first, as advised in the Sensor Klear instructions, but I see little need for expensive and complicated wet cleaning solutions as long as I have a Sensor Klear. Highly recommended.
Like may others I did not have a very good experience with the Mintek. Calling customer service was a hassle because no one picks up. You will have better luck with email. I purchased my Mintek in at the end of May 2004 and by the first week of July the system crashed. The system wouldn't turn on and after numerous emails back and forth with customer service I was able to get the player going again. Then a week or so later the player blacks out again the system doesn't even start. I tried the same trouble shooting technique but this time the player doesn't start. More emails to Mintek's customer service division and still no luck. The DVD player sits in the corner of the room now because getting it shipped back and worth isn't worth what I paid for the player. At times the DVD player will work but after one uses it doesn't work anymore and then I have to let it sit in the corner and then try again. After my frustrating experience, I bought a Panasonic DVD-LS50 7 to replace the Mintek and so far I'm content with the Panasonic DVD-LS50 7. The Mintek is still sitting in the corner and occasionally it will start up but its not worth the hassle. Get a better system if you want a reliable player. Since I have another system to compare to I would have to say if the Mintek worked and lasted long enough it offers almost the same quality as the Panasonic but lacks reliability. If you want to make the risk then go for it but I wasted money by getting an unreliable system that is temperamental and starts only when it wants to. Spend more and get a better system.If anyone is wonder this system does play VCDs
I thought it was snagless when I bought it but I was looking at a lot of cables so probably my fault there. Nice relief fins just aft of the connector but that locking tab is just scraming to be ripped of if you are mucking with the wire or trying to pull it out of a bundle.
Very simple. This printer, like every Epson I've owned (in our family that's quite a few) will stop printing when it detects that you've run out of just one color. Even black won't print if it thinks your magenta is empty. And it will decrease the amount of available ink for every page you print - EVEN IF YOU ARE ONLY PRINTING IN BLACK - YES IT WILL DECREASE THE LEVEL IN THE COLOR CARTRIDGES TOO!Tonight is the last night this will happen to me. The next Brother or Canon (meaning reliable) that goes on sale will get put in place of the Epson, and the Epson will be put out to pasture.
it says rca so you know it is a great product why say anything more except but it if you want something good
There's a lot of things to love about this product - the size, the impeccable style, the price, the cool factor. It's cheaper than most 512K players, and far lighter and easier to use. The controls are so intuitive that I can operate it with gloves on in the dark! My previous player, a Virgin model, was so clumsily engineered that even after a year of use I still had to look at it to operate it.The simplicity of the case equals classic style. All those colorful, knobby, nintendo-looking MP3 players out there feel like props from a bad sci fi movie; outdated and silly looking a month after you buy them. The shuffle is classic, simple, elegant, timeless design that will ALWAYS look smart and sleek.But you're not buying it solely for looks (maybe to be looked at though) - this is the one you want for portability and durability. For walking, biking, exercising, this is the one. Almost weightless, easily transported, no lcd screen to scratch or hard drive to fry.If you want to carry your whole music library around, no, this isn't for you. But if you want 8 hours of tunes that weighs less than a slice of cheese, and delivers striking quality, this is the one.The biggest hurdle is the price - even though it's cheaper than most 512k players, it's only half the price of a new Mini that will store 8 times as much and come with firewire and ac adapter and allow you to build playlists. If you want bang for buck, go for the new Minis. But if you want the smallest, lightest and most felxible, go random!Actually - go ahead and buy both!
This was a 6 pack, three black and three color. Fabulous price, item performing better than what I replaced- a brand name. Price unbeatable. Only problem was that one exploded via s&h leaving me with 5.
TDK manufactures excellent six hour blank VHS tapes for all purpose general recording of audio-visual media. As long as you have the right kind of equipment, these tapes record television programs off TV or they can be used to make copies of a non-copyright protected VHS tape. These tapes have up to six hours worth of blank recording space; and this is useful when recording television shows, for example.In addition, you can record onto these tapes using different speeds so that the tape records two hours worth recording time, four hours worth recording time and six hours worth of recording. (You use your VCR to set this.) The best image quality will be at two hours worth of recording time but many people say they're satisfied with the image they get using the six hour recording time speed.The tapes allow you hours upon hours of viewing enjoyment because you record onto them over and over again countless times although after some use the picture quality will eventually begin to gradually deteriorate.Unfortunately, these tapes cannot produce the same quality recording reproduction as a digitalized copy would give you. This means that if, hypothetically, you were to copy a DVD-R onto another DVD-R instead of a TDK blank VHS tape, the quality of the audio-visual media on the DVD-R copy would be sharper and clearer than a TDK tape or any other brand of video tape could give you. Moreover, VHS tapes can break if not handled with care. These shortcomings frustrate me and therefore I will have to take off one star to make this a four star review.The tapes have small pieces of plastic on the narrow front edge of each VHS tape which you can punch out easily so that accidental recording over an existing recording is impossible. If you do wish to record over an original recording then you can merely place a small amount of regular tape over the hole. The VHS tape is now ready to record a fresh recording.Overall, TDK makes a great choice when you want reliable blank VHS tapes to record television shows or anything else that you wish to record. I have used this brand for many years and I cannot think of any major complaints. I highly recommend TDK six hour VHS tapes for you to use when you need to record something onto a VHS cassette tape.
The GARMIN 010-00522-00 Streetpilot C550 GPS Receiver is excellent to WOW! in all respects. The screen is large enough to be clearly visible even in a large vehicle, bright enough for full daylight, easy to program and use and has a lot of extras that are surprising for the low price. These include MP3 and bluetooth phone functions as well as the traffic FM service that is available. I am a tech type person and have harshly evaluated this device and find it excellent. I am buying myself one. The first was for the wife who is NOT a techy and she was able to set it up, punch in addresses and use it with ease..
This is my second. I gave the first one to my Dad. It is much easier to charge the batteries every couple of weeks than to search for the right batteries. This product has made my camera a lot easier to use!
I've never purchased one of these new - but I did acquire two of them in different estate lot auctions. The first one was in it's very nice carrying case, but inoperable. Oh well.The next one does nothing but show the blue Polaroid screen.I find it odd that I've acquired TWO of these exact same units, and neither one functioned at all.I looked it up - found the reviews here and it is exactly the same as our experience with this waste of a product.Don't buy one new or especially used. Just don't do it.
Before I had a netgear wireless and the range of this new one is significantly better. The setup is quite simple; took me about 15 minutes including the wireless part. My netgear was simply faulty. The wireless would keep cutting out and I had to continuously unplugged and replug it in. After awhile I had in fact resigned to the fact that perhpas it is to do with the service provider. I am glad I listened to my wife and bought a new router. And this one has served us well. =)
I received this today, and for the past 3 hours my husband and I have been sitting at the computer trying to connect the device. I tried unplugging the usb several times, and did finally get it to connect, only to get a "download failed" message. What fun! We're also getting messages to Format the Drive, but that doesn't work either.Called Coby Support, because of course their manual says they're open until 11pm EST, it's 9pm, and they are closed.Wish I could get it to download some pics so I could actually use it as intended, but will probably return to amazon tomorrow.
I was very surprised at the sound quality of these headphones. I had a pair of Sonys that were more expensive, and they didn't sound as good. I can turn the volume up very loud with no distortion.They can adjust to fit the shape of your head, with two swiveling joints. Like some people said before, these might hurt your ears if you wear them for a long time.Personally, I don't think the trackball volume control is hard to use. Just slide your thumb up or down across the volume control unit. The mute button isn't very convenient, because you have to hold it down.These are definitely a good choice if you want a cheap pair of headphones with great sound quality.
I've had these well over a month now.These are superior headphones with superior sound quality. My primary reason for purchasing these was gaming. I play America's Army, Guild Wars, and World of Warcraft. In America's Army I was able to hear footsteps and people reloading from a far greater distances than with my Zalman 5.1's (which were $90) or with my Logitech open ear headphones. The accuracy of the shots were even better than my 5.1's. Which is amazing considering there are only 2 speakers in the 555 set. I could hear footsteps behind me and spin around before they came around the corner, In Insurgent Camp I could be typing on the upstairs pc and distinctly hear people in the radio room or in the garage.Even though they aren't designed for gaming they play the part better than any of those under $100 gaming headsets you find in most stores.
I'm normally not so negative on a product, but this really is one of the worst I've used. No matter what I did, my MacBook Pro and Apple 23" Cinema Display ended up looking pinkish/brown. I've read numerous reports of this, but still took the plunge. I've also read of people getting slightly different results between identical Hueys, so clearly this device is not being tested correctly. In any case, the product may in fact work if you get a GOOD one, but since that's a risk nobody wants to take, there's no possible way to recommend this device. I since bought a Spyder2 and have had nothing but joy from it.Stay away.
Canon PSC-75 Deluxe Soft Case for S1 IS, S2 IS, and G6 CamerasVery good soft case, just what I needed in short trips with my Canon S1 IS digital camera.
This thing is awesomely loaded ... fm radio, voice recorder, mp3 playback, lyric display with .lrc files, multilanguage menus (including Trad and Simp Chinese, which is not on some of the other models? or was added to this model later?), multispeed playback (e.g. stretch an 1 min mp3 to 2 minutes or speed through in 30 secs) **BUT** operating it is not very intuitive and the documentation that comes with it is terrible. Centon has an on-line forum to ask questions, but I was not able to register in 3 attempts. Battery life is okay, at least 5 hrs on a rechargable AAA, I usually recharge before the indicator gets half empty. There is an annoying pause with a 'Please wait' message when you first start it up. Not sure how/if you can get the unit to play items in sorted by filename. There is a menu item for a Playlist, which uses A3L format files. I have no idea what that is but it is not plain text like .m3u.If they would have thrown me a bone with the documentation (fix the forum or include a decent manual) or if it had an SD slot (it doesn't) I would have given it a 5 despite the boondongle operating procedures.Oh yeah, the thing has a USB connector built-in (like a thumb drive), the cover comes off complete and is easily misplaced. You need to remove the USB cover and another cover to replace the battery, but meh no big deal.
This router was purchased about six months ago .... It ran fine for a while, but once we enountered technical difficulty, the real problems emerged. It is virtually impossible to get technical assistance from Linksys. You can't speak to someone or even hold for someone. The only access is to have them call you back when they are ready. We have waited four days now for them to call and have received no response. During this time, we have called again and again only to be assured thay we have been moved up in priority. Still no response. E-mail elicits no response either. Buy this if you plan to never have to use service from the manufacturer.
This made beautiful scans but one year of service is hardly acceptable. It wasn't like I was scanning every day either. Started making a horrible noise and a call to technical support made me conclude that I had to just toss it.
The Bona liquid floor cleaner is an okay product: it has been safe for our wooden floors, it does clean them. However, I really like the Bona mop with its wide cleaning area, as compared to the Swiffer and Libman mops, which are shorter and narrower. That is why I bought the Bona refill cartridges, so I could refill it with my preferred wood floor cleaner, Bruce's. Having used both now, Bruce's has a nice scent (Bona does not) and does a better job cleaning than Bona, and is less expensive.
I own the Xerox 8400 and the quality is excellent time and time again. the best part is the solid ink sticks the are like a color crayon and so simple to replace and nothing to recycle . By Far the best printer I have ever had the pleasure of using!
I don't know much about electronics, but I bought this machine over a year ago and it works great. I bought a television with component video on a friend's recommendation (he does know something about electronics) and the picture is UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL :-) I do know a lot about movies and I LOVE watching letterboxed DVDs on this machine.I gave it 4 stars because I mean, it's only a DVD player. I don't know what it would have to do to get a fifth star, but it's a ... good machine and that this price, ridiculously cheap. Why waste hundreds of dollars when this perfectly fine machine is only 80 (it was 120 when I bought it).I'm buying my sister one for Christmas
These earbud headphones do indeed give you good quality sound when listening with them. The problem is the material that the headphones are made out of. I have bought this product three times already and all three never lasted more than a year. First one I bought from a local electronics store and within a couple of months a small piece of the wire was exposed because the outside layering cracked. Eventually it stopped working at all. I blamed this on my jacket at the time because it often got caught on the metal teeth of the jacket. So I bought another one because I enjoyed the sound and comfort of these earbuds. Within four months it stopped working in my left earbud. I narrowed the problem down to the very end of the headphones at the plug part. The inside wiring near the plug is very shoddy and somehow messed up causing one earbud to stop working. So now onto my third set of these headphones which lasted about seven months but guess what? The same problem that occured with my second set happened again with this one.Bottom line, the outside material for the wiring is cheap and shoddy and the inside wiring is just as bad. Never purchasing another set again. I've learned my lesson.. finally.
Having read some of the rave reviews this book got in the press, I was inspired to buy it and hunker down for a great read. Having never read Miss Tartt's Secret History, I had no basis for comparison. But the disparate elements described in the reviews I read made it sound just wonderful. Sadly, I am grieved to report that while Tartt can most certainly write, she cannot tell a story, nor can she compose what is clearly intended to be a great novel in the vein of Stevenson, Faulkner, Dickens and Melville. I'm afraid Tartt has a lot to learn before she can expect to become part of that literary constellation. The poor girl seems positively overwhelmed by the task at hand, completely unable to tie the wildly separate threads of her flimsy plot together. She has aimed too high, favoring social commentary over character development, and as a result the novel is sorely deficient. Unlike many of the reviewers here on Amazon, I did finish the book, though I admit it wasn't always easy, and wasn't even necessary as it adds up to very little.
Used it with my Rebel XT for several days while moving into our new house. Verified that both my Macbook Pro and my PC would read the card (they both did). Took about 700+ pictures, transfered the card to a Lexar Firewire CF Card reader and...wait...where did all my data go? The drive blew its partition out. The Rebel wouldn't even write to it anymore.Had to use a data extraction utility called Drive Scavenger to get my photos back, about half of photos were recoverable, the rest are suffering from green splotches or are gone forever. Maybe I got a bum card, but I do live at high altitude (6600ft).I'm pretty wary now of the whole "tiny CF hard drive" thing. I'll leave that to my iPod. Instead, I returned the 4Gb Hitachi CF Card, I purchased two 2GB Lexar cards.
This product is for adults only because of some of the language it uses. We had actually ordered these for a customer who seems to be very satisfied with it. Some of the phrases are pretty funny, while a few words in others could be left out. Overall, we were very satisfied with this product, we will share information of this product, and will probably be reordering again.
I have an iPod Mini and and iPod Video. I have an iTrip FM transmitter for the Mini that works fantastic so I thought I should get the iTrip for the Video, but after reading the scathing reviews I backed down. I have an old FM transmitter that I bought at a drug store that goes into the earphone jack but it was so full of static and the volume had to be up so loud that the sound was not consistent from song to song. I shopped online and the reviews were good everywhere for the Kensington Digital FM Transmitter/Charger for iPod, so that is what I bought. I don't like to read the instructions so if it not plug and play I don't want to use it, this basically was plug and play. I plugged it in turned on the iPod and flipped through a couple of channels and I thought it wasn't going to work, then I realized what I was listening to was the iPod!!! It was so clear, I thought it was the radio station!!! The only draw back is the digital screen, I cant tell what station I am on, everything looks like 188.8, and my radio is set at 88.1, maybe it is the angle, but it works great!!!
First I should note that the setup was very easy to do. So easy in fact that when I was done I was sad there wasn't anything else to configure. I've always thought that setting up my own router would be a difficult task and I needed to know all about networking to get it done correctly. Well, apparently I don't *have* to. :)Just follow the setup guide included in the package and you will be fine. I've heard that cable internet access is easier to configure than DSL, but I've never had DSL so I can't say yes or no.After the initial setup I haven't done anything else to this router and it just keeps on working like it should. I haven't had any Internet hick-ups, or dropped/rebooting problems, and I definitely can say that this router does it's job very well.Summary:Setup was easy. duh.You don't have to be a network guru to get this working.It keeps working good for me, so I see no reason why it wouldn't for you.
I was leary of installing an aftermarket radio in my 2005 Altima. This kit makes it dead simple and the fit and finish is acceptable. Wish you could get it in colors to match your interior but other than that 5/5
I bought this to use in my office...it looks nice yes...but it is constantley turning its self off and back on again...it may be cheep but it is still to much for the way it has been acting.
I'm a NEW computer and printer user. (Yes, there are still some of us out here.) This is the first printer I've set up and it was easy. (I read previous reviews and bought a USB cord [thanks guys].) It has printed and copied great from the start. I haven't scanned yet. For less than $90 I'm happy. There are two bad things I have to say: First I agree with those who call it an INK HOG. I'll bet I haven't copied/printed more than 50-60 pages so far and already the color cartridge is empty and the black is half gone. I set it up on 01-10-09 and today, 01-28-09, I order $60+ worth of ink. And, for those who are going to say make sure I print on standard, I do. I'll just have to be more selective about what I decide to print. Second bad thing, it takes forever to make a copy. Do they all take 3-4 minutes??I would also like to give a shout-out to B.B. Brown from Elyria,OHwho also left a comment about this printer. Elyria is where I wasborn and raised. Haven't been there since 1993. Great place!
I would have like to know that with the R1 you cannot set the output of each flash independantly but you need the Su-800.
If you are into art and would either like to try digital art or illustrate your artwork digitally, this is a great tool! It's super easy to get used to(think using a mirror to put makeup on or shave)and the pressure sensitivity makes the pen feel so real, much better than a mouse. The programs packaged with it are really useful and give a wonderfull array of brush types, special effects, tools, etc.The only complaint I have is that it's too easy to mistakely press the buttons on the pen, but if you disable them (you can rewrire any of the shortcut buttons for your own needs) it's no problem ;-)I would especially recommend this to any person who has a serious hobby of art and wants to broaden their horizons by becoming fluent in digital art!(as well as professionals)
I purchased a set of Turtle Beach digital surround sound headphones so I can play my PS3 late at night and not bother my wife. The audio source for these is digital optical. I didn't like the idea of going back and forth, unplugging one source cable for another on the back of my PS3. My HDTV has digital coax out, but no digital optical out. This unit makes the conversion for you. I have had no noticeable degradation in sound quality what so ever.The price is right and the quality seems to be good.
Great projector, excellent image, superb lens-shift. The price could be lower. Otherwise nothing to complain about.
I tinkered around with this camera, but ended up returning it...mostly due to my own high expections. It is a decent camera for the price, but I wanted a little more. In my opinion, here are the pros and cons of the Olympus D-380 2MP digital camera...Pros:- Great, clear picture quality when subject is within 2-3 feet of the camera- Easy, fast upload to PC over USB.- Remembers your quality and system settings (So long as you set the "Remember settings" option to yes)Cons:- MEGA BATTERY DRAIN! Rechargeables are a must! I had taken approximately 40 pictures and made 3 fifteen second movies when my 4 regular AA batteries ran out.- Picture quality is fairly blurry when subject is further than 4 feet. Optical zoom might help. Digital zoom is worthless when quality is required.- Menu is not so user-friendly up front. Quite cryptic. Reading the manual a few times over is necessary.- The "night" setting on the camera causes a very bad blur.- The "red-eye reduction" setting flashes for over 1/2 second, then stops for another 1/2 second before taking the picture (doesn't sound like long, but it seems so when you're having your pic taken).
These headphones work great if you are within 20 feet of the tranmitter. As soon as I walk into another room the reception starts getting noisy. Two rooms away or about 45 feet the reception starts breaking up and is very noisy. The number of walls between the headphones and transmitter seem to be the biggest factor in reducing the useable range. More than three walls and they stop working all together. Unless you have a very large open space with few or no obstacles I would recommend you get a good set of wired headphones with a long cord as I wish I had done.
It is what I wanted and expected and I got the code right away, no issues. A great way to get your points!
Great item, not a whole bunch of space, but works awesome to protect my mac book
I've had these hung up outside for two seasons now, They still sound great and look good too. Great sound for a great price.
Completely happy with the cable. Great price and value. Saved a ton of money on this by purchasing with my Haier LD32D1120 TV. Very happy with Amazon as well.
So I bought one of these for five bills plus shipping off of eBay. It was refurbished and the guy had a lot of them. He had gone through his first lot of 10 in 2 days selling some for $400 which for this category of display, is unheard of. I got it and enjoyed it for a while until I noticed a flicker, which seemed like when a fluorescent bulb is on the fritz. I could stop it by setting my gamma and brightness low in the display driver control panel, but I wanted a working one.I submitted an RMA ticket on Samsung with out a hope in the world of getting decent service judging by the reviews on here. Within 3 days(!) they sent me an email asking how I would like to handle the return. I figured no biggy- shipping shouldn't be more than $100. Instead, what they do now, is they ship a replacement to a local UPS store. When it arrives you bring in the old one, and they make sure the serial matches the one you used on the support site. After that you go home and enjoy your working equipment (I hope...knock on wood).It's been 3 months since I did the exchange and I have no complaints. I have only the best of things to say about Samsung's service- and it makes me happy to know that the 3x23", 1x30", and my dad's 46" plasma tv are backed by them. Great job Samsung.PS I can't do an objective review on the display since it's the first non TN 1920x1200 or 1080 display I've ever owned. But the screen real estate is breathtaking. I leave my 3x23" 2048x1152 NV Surround setup at home and use the 30" at school. And I like gaming on it wayyyy more than the bezel plagued and driver plagued triple screen gaming of today.
This product works just fine and fits into my toyota echo like it was built for it. The fact that it is made out of plastic and has almost no way to actually attach the radio to the adapter without buying yet another accessory kit is why it only gets three stars. I was able to rig something up by drilling through the plastic and attaching screws, but c'mon that is a bit lame - charge a couple bucks more and give us the attachment hardware.
The idea is great. The execution from TIVO is just that, an execution. It would have been less painful to be shot quickly than to go through dealing with their &quot;service&quot; issues. Dial in and get an &quot;expected wait time 25 minutes&quot;. Please. Then the pitch about &quot;if you had gone to our website&quot;. Well I had already. Everyone I spoke with was rude and condescending. This company won't be around long because other companies provide better DVR's and service.The warranty is the next biggest joke. You have to give them either $99 or $149 if your unit breaks, which it did, and they send you a rebuilt with a 30 day warranty. You can't buy a brand new one for $150, that has a warranty, and use your current subscription service.Don't use their product our service. I suggest you use another provider or your cable service.
just got prints back from this camera. they look much nicer than from my old 5mp camera. i have wanted to get a 7 for a while and to get one under $200 is great! i like the way you hold it. very comfortable. i'm still finding out about all the great stuff it does, but there is a manual to read, and a CD with same info if you want to use that instead, and a guide in the camera to view help. image stabilizer works great! i bought a double A battery charger to save $ from the start and so far i still haven't needed to replace the batteries and i took about 100 pictures. camera takes 2 double As. just remember to turn it off when not using and you should find comparable battery life like with any other camera.
These earphones have decent sound quality, with a slight lack of bass, and are a secure fit once inserted properly. The sound reduction is not very good with any of the supplied tips, and is nearly completely useless in reducing the sound of wind. I would say that, at best, these are good for 12 decibels of reduction, but with music playing, that is really all that is necessary. I can still hear the rumbling of buses and that awful noise during flights, but it is reasonably quiter, and with a good set of earmuffs over them, it is great. The sound is good, it avoids the tinny sound, yet lacks any form of decent bass. Overall, I would not spend $80 to replace these should they go bad, but I have tested a set of e5c's and would definately buy those and get the custom molded inserts from an audiologist if I have to fly more often than I currently do.
Very simple - this is the best.I was cheap for a moment and bought cheap cleaning fluid - result my beautiful Sony DSC-R1 got rainbow on lenses. I bought this thing and after that my lenses are spotless.I am using it for everything - glasses, TV, LCD Monitor and etc.
I purchased the Walkman carry case but it didn't fit the walkman I bought it for and I buy @ Amazon because I don't have the time to be shopping around. I was really dissapointed.
I had been using the Olympus D-460 Zoom the past six months and was very pleased by the quality and ease-of-use provided by the camera.It was time to upgrade, so I picked up the 3040 and was immeadiately impressed. The picture quality is absolutely stunning, and the huge array of options and features are great.If you're looking for a high-quality, reasonably priced 3 megapixel camera, this is the one.
The device has a problem with the volume and I email 2 two times for a warranty never respond
I have had my Zen V for about 2 years now. I love it. It is small so it easily goes anywhere. It's small enough where with the long lanyard I can put it around my neck, tuck it in my shirt and wear it doing whatever without it being bulky in my way. This isn't for someone with big hands/fingers because it is a small device. But I have small hands/fingers so its perfect for me. Bright screen and easy to navigate. I didn't use all of the options. I used it for music only. The software that came with it was a little iffy. I had a few problems with the software locking up on me and I didn't like to use it because I couldn't figure out how to sync music from my computer to the device without it trying to put the pictures from my computer to the device also, but that could very well have just been me. I'm not the best with computers. Overall it's been very good to me. My favorite feature is the Line-In Recording. I used it ALL the time. Also like I said I've had it for 2 years now and I havn't had any problems with it. Would like a wall charger, because like someone else said, charging through the USB was a pain and took forever. Overall I love the device and would definately buy one again!
This is a very nice computer, lightweight, fast. I purchased the add-on second battery, and I get about 10 hours of time. The only thing that concerns me are the display hinges. When I first received it the display seemed tight as you moved it back and forth, which I liked, but now there is about 1 inch of play. I don't know if this is because I may have applied to much I pressure on the display when I opened it all the way, or if this just happens over time as it breaks in. But I still think it's a great buy! I do not recomend a neoprene sleeve for this, or for any computer for that matter unless they make a brand that has a grippy outer layer. I had this machine in a neoprene sleeve, and as I was walking in a hurry, the computer slipped right out of my hand. Fortunately there was no damage except very minor cosmetic. These sleeves are just too slippery.
The Panasonic DMW-CHTZ3 Hard Case for Panasonic TZ, LZ and LS Series Digital Cameras fits my TZ3 like a glove, offering great protection within its semi-hard case. I also really like the small carabiner used to clip it on a belt loop. It's very easy to remove or attach the case. Last but not least, it really is a good looking case with its Panasonic blue color, rounded corners and satin finish. Note that it can only hold the camera and a memory card.
The sound quality of these earbuds is ok on my ipod (which i was using these for) but i found i had to readjust the equalizer for different types of songs, which i never had to do with the regular Apple earbuds, and these were a replacement for those. i thought i'd try a different brand, but i ended up going with Apple instead. Plus the little rubber caps that actually fit into your ear simply pop right off very easily - something to look out for when using these, which is why they give you an extra pair when you buy these. But i DID NOT like that feature at all. i don't want any removable parts that were too easy to lose!
I bought this to help maintain a shiny LCD screen on my 40-inch Sony Bravia XBR4. It works for the most part eliminating fingerprint smudges and cutting back on the dust, but it leaves some very awful and apparent streaks at times, causing me to stand there and rub away for minutes longer than I'd like to. If you wipe the spot enough, the streak eventually goes away. However, I was hoping this product would be a lot more efficient than what I've had to do already. It's not an excellent product, but pretty good considering the price. Recommended if you don't mind a little "wax on, wax off" action.
This router is rugged and dependable. I runs DDWRT so anything is possible with this router. I am getting a spare.
I photographed the NCAA Lacrosse semifinals this weekend and had rented this lens to use with a borrowed 1.4x converter.I own the 35-100mm lens and think that is the standard that all oly glass should be measured to.I have used the 90-250mm f2.8 lens and was not impressed.However, this lens is simply amazing. If I had the cash today I would buy this lens tomorrow. It is that good.Autofocus was spot on. Much faster than the 90-250mm.For giggles, while on the sidelines of the stadium I was able to photograph a worker in the lights above the stadium.
It took a while for the product to be delivered. Other than that, alright.
I use this lense for taking photos of wildlife here in the area where I live. Also when the Blue Angels come to town will use it then as they fly over my home. The pictures come out great with my canon digital rebel.
They are worth the $5 i spent on them, but I think that the earphones that come with the Ipod produce better sound quality than these do. However, at least these Panasonic headphones aren't falling off every few minutes like the Ipod earphones do.
The cable is not Cables to Go but it doesn't really matter to me as long as it works. The price was good and the snagfree cable works just fine. It glides in easily into the ethernet slot and I have no issues removing it either. No complaints.
The device works very well, but the cap is very loose so it is easy to lose it if you carry it in your pocket.
After spending $550 on an epson piece of garbage, which took forever to print, shook the desk violently every time it printed, & half the time, wouldn't print correctly, then, I finally bought my HP psc 2410 photosmart. I've had it for several years and use it for business. It has been a dream. Very reliable, ink lasts a long time. The only thing I would consider in a new printer is one that accepts wireless commands. If you don't need that feature, this is a great all in one printer/fax, scanner & copier.
The shuffle is one of the smallest MP3 players you can get (although not the smallest, as Apple claims). It's enclosed in a durable, aesthetically-pleasing casing and has an incredibly functional clip. This is pretty much the only incentive to get this MP3 player. If you do not care about that, you will likely be disappointed. First of all, the Shuffle requires the use of iTunes, an incredibly ungainly program that will destroy the ordering system of your entire digital collection if you're not careful. This required software doesn't actually come with the player either; you have to download it from the Apple website (those with dial-up beware the 35MB file size). There are other work-around programs that you can use, but you'll find them just as user un-friendly as iTunes -- at least those currently available for the Shuffle. Many other MP3 players will let you drag and drop music from your computer straight to the device without having to use any additional software, which is by far a much easier solution. Once you actually get your music transferred over (a fairly long process using iTunes versus being able to drag albums over), then there's not much more to the player. It plays smoothly and intuitively, despite not having a display (the MP3 player I owned a year ago that was smaller than the Shuffle actually had a brilliant OLED display that was easy to read despite its size). The sound quality is quite poor compared to other flash MP3 players, such as those made by Creative Zen or Rio, but still sounds decent enough for what it is. I use the same pair of headphones on all my MP3 players, and the sound comes out far more tinny on the Shuffle than any of the others, which are less expensive too, I might add.In summary:Great looksDecent sound quality (note that I didn't say great)Poor computer-to-player interface
I bought this pen for my boyfriend for his new Canon Digital Rebel SLR, but you could use it for almost anything with a lens. It's got a small brush on one end to swipe away big stuff, and a round felt tip on the other for cleaning smudges. He finds it very useful and it fits right in hiw camera bag.
It's an easy-to-use affordable cordless mouse. You can change the color of it's &quot;faceplate&quot; (obviously). It doesn't need frequent cleaning and resetting.However, there are some cons, here they are:Hard to change colorDifficult InstallationBasically, it's a pretty good mouse.
This is my hiking and walk around telephoto lens. it's relatively compact compare to 70-200mm f/2.8, so when I am packing for hiking, this lens is in my bag. It seem to be pretty sharp up to 200mm but beyond that I'm noticing some blur, but I think it's better than not having any image at all. also I have TC17E and unfortunately, it doesn't fit :(. notsure why Nikon didn't make it compatible (maybe it will be to blur) Anyways I think it's good lens to carry around it's quite sharp u to 200mm (at f/5.6 to 11).
I was looking for a way to utilize the extra headers on my MoBo, and this little unit with 4 USB 2.0 and a Firewire port did a great job. I don't use the audio ports, though - my case has better placed ports already.
It's actually a not so bad item. It keeps riff-raffs off your back and sides :-)My only gripe with it is that the sticker holders provided do not hold the filter close to the screen. the filter will be an inch or so- depending on your monitor- away from the screen itself causing some blurriness. Not really a big deal since you can work around it by angling the stickers or using tape or what not.Over all a well worth buying item to have the privacy you want.
This adapter is listed for the Panasonic TZ1 I'm using it on the TZ3. I suggest that Amazon add the TZ3 to their listing. Everything in the purchase process with Amazon was satisfactory.
I got this free with Canon PowerShot SX210IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera.Stores a lot of photos and videos. Great buy!
Really nice sharp tight crop lens that compresses and blurs the background nicely. I can't say enough about it, it makes everyone I shoot look amazing!. =)
Overpriced, overpackaged and very uncomfortable. I was almostinsulted at how bad they were. With all the other hassles, i did not even care if they sounded good. Assebling the earpieces was like doing brain surgery. Lame. You can do way better for much less money. Try Jbuds for 20$.
I bought it and then tried to redeem the code three times and it keeps saying the code is not valid. Are there any refunds available for downloads?
I ordered this product the latter part of June, it was to ship immediately, but after one week the shipping date was changed to September through October.I could not cancel the order because the 'cancel order page' would not load, I had to call amazon to have it cancelled. Done, but now I can not seem to get my money back. I've written several emails and made several telephone calls to get my refund. STILL NO REFUND.
I've had this unit for 6 months, and the last couple of months have been a nightmare. The unit locks up about 75% of the time on startup, and the only way to "fix" it is to allow the battery to die. The volume up/power button reset doesn't work. The screen displays "Scanning media 22.29," and won't go any further. I've seen suggestions to update the firmware, but when I attempted to do so, I found out I've already got the latest updates installed.The buttons sometimes are slow to respond, if they respond at all. I don't like having to look at the unit while I'm trying to drive to make sure that it's doing what I anticipated. I like to be able to push the buttons while keeping my eye on the road. I've found myself in for a few surprises this way - for example, I've pushed 54 and wound up on channel 4 instead... oops. The directional buttons have the same problem.I've also had the unit randomly do odd things such as change from vertical to horizontal display, and change the channel that it transmits on to the radio.The unit seriously doesn't like the cold. It responds even more slowly and is much more prone to locking up.I haven't even been able to successfully use my XM radio in the last two weeks. Unfortunately we paid for a year subscription, so I'm stuck with it. I would highly recommend going with a non-Delphi product. I'd have to say this is the most awful experience I've ever had with an electronic product.Update: 4/24/2009 - This radio still is horrible. It still locks up all the time, and the buttons have gotten more and more touchy. Last night the power adapter died. I'm giving up on it, and asking XM for my money back - if they even have it to give back. It's no wonder that both Delphi and XM are bankrupt.
Onkyo DXC390 6 Disc CD PlayerI TRUST & LOVE ONKYO FOR MANY YEARS!! THIS 6 DISC CD PLAYER IS AWESOME!! I purchased it to replace my old Onkyo CD player which lasted over 15 years. I SIMPLY LOVE ALL THE FEATURES ON THIS NEW PRODUCT: EASY TO HOOK-UP TO THE BACK OF MY ONKYO RECEIVER & BY REPLACING THE OLD RED/WHITE RCA A/V CABLES WITH A NEW DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO CABLE THE SOUND REPRODUCTION FROM MY MUSIC CDS COMES AS CLEAR & CRISP AS TRUE DTS SOUND!! A VERY SLIM REMOTE CONTROL DESIGN ALLOWS FOR ALL FEATURES TO PLAY, SKIP, FORWARD, PAUSE,& CHOOSE A CD TRACK. I LOVE NOT HAVING TO CHANGE ONE MUSIC CD AT A TIME BY SIMPLY LOADING 6 CDS OF MY PREFERENCE AT ONCE & HIT PLAY TO ENJOY MY MUSIC COLLECTION FOR HOURS OF LISTENING JOY & DANCE,DANCE,DANCE,DANCE!!!! BUY YOURSELF ONE TOO - GREAT PRICE FROM AMAZON.COM!!
In this price range I figured there would be some compromise with sound quality. The fidelity is surprisingly good from this small docking unit! Design-wise I would've preferred a knob [or other] for volume control - instead of 2 buttons. And, the volume and power buttons are grouped together and all look the same - I would've made them different. Otherwise it's a clean design. I no longer use my PC to charge my Nano - using this unit is easier...Pros: Great sound for the size, clean design, user friendly.Cons: Room for improvement on the volume control, but not a big issue.Would I recommend to others: Yes, I already have..
Product worked great right out of the box! I've used it on a number of occasions already and believe it was a good investment.
I had the DIR 655 router set up and working great with four different wireless computers all using Windows XP. I then got a new computer with Windows VISTA. I installed the N Pci adapter in the old computer. Installation of the 655 with the new computer was effortless, the N Pci went into the old computer and immediately found my network. Great- until I tried to connect. Several calls to Dell, Microsoft, and D-Link later, including an apparently unnecessary software patch, a router firmware update, several resets and reloads, I could not get any wireless connection on any computer. I unplugged everything and waited 24 hours. When I restarted after the long power off period, everything started working. I get great signal strength and very fast data rates. Except for the apparent conflicts between XP and Vista, I am happy.
If you're looking for an Ipod Nano that can connect to the internet and send email, as well as watch video and view photos, then this is the device for you.I decided to get one after loosing my Ipod to an accident. It has a nice picture, the sound quality is great, and the video quality is fantastic.But it's not a cell phone replacement by any means. Without a WiFi connection, you can't communicate with anything but maybe someone with another Mylo. Plus, and this is very surprising, it will only connect to an 802.11B (or mixed) signal. It will show other networks (such as the faster "G" signaled WiFi networks), but if they're not the "B" type, then you won't connect. Also, it seems like the USB is only 1.0, not 2.0.The way the menus are layed out is very similar to the PSP, another neat Sony product if you like gaming. That unit will also play video and audio, as well as cruise the web. But the Mylo has the advantage of a keyboard, so texting on it is much easier.If only Sony could figure out how to bring this unit to market without having to spend an arm and a leg on it, then it might be a lot more popular. $349 is a tad bit steep for what it does offer. But the next time i'm stranded in an airport, it'll be much nicer passing the time watching a movie or surfing the web without using my cellular data minutes.
This is a handy little device to prop up your iPad for viewing. So simple - I wish I had invented it! It's compact, well made and light weight. It snaps open and allows you to position your iPad in just about any way you want. The smartly positioned foam pads keep your device from slipping off of the stand. Well thought out!The price is terrific too - cheap! You will not be sorry for buying this stand!
I really liked the look of this case, and the price wasn't bad either. I bought it from '17th Street Photo' thru Amazon.com - their service was fabulous. It was with UPS (on it's way to me) 1 day after purchase.&lt;&lt;-I use this case for the TZ5, so if you have a different camera, you may have a different fit than me->>Here is my breakdown in order of most importance...PROS -->1. A case of this quality easily costs $50 or more. It's really that high quality in person. I was surprised how well made it is.2. The semi-hard shell along with all the cushioning really protects well in case of a short fall. If you step on this case, of course you'll probably be out of luck (but maybe not).3. You can fit 2 cards (maybe 3 if you feel frisky) in the little side slot of this case (one on top of the other) - yes, they made a tiny little pocket just for sd cards.4. The camera fits inside its own cushioned pocket, so you don't have to worry about scratches should you place other objects inside the case.5. Many people have said in their reviews that you can't fit anything other than a camera & sd card in this case. That is NOT true. I currently fit the TZ5, 2 cards, an extra battery & sd card reader. There is plenty of room in there for these items without worrying about harming the camera as long as you don't put more than 1 item on either side of the camera (you should place the camera 'lens-up' for the fit to work).**in my opinion, this is the perfect amount of space. you can have 1 card in the camera...2 backups...an extra battery and an sd card reader - or you could bring another battery instead of the sd card reader (I haven't tried this for certain, but the room seems to be there).6. Double zippers really help to open/close this case.7. For all you 'brand-name' lovers, this case is something to be proud of.CONS -->1. The attached clip-type system on the back works well, but I find that if I'm walking fast the case will swing side to side. Also, it takes two hands to get the camera out of this case when it's hanging from your belt loop. (that being said it does do the job, and I don't have to hold the case with my hand or set it down somewhere)2. The case is a bit larger than I expected, but it's not that much bigger than the camera. Only a soft shell or leather case would be more compact...so you would trade off protection (and the ability to carry accessories) for smaller size.CONCLUSION-->This case is really a great buy, if you need something that will keep your new camera nice and won't break the bank, this is the best solution - I would expect to drop $50 easily for something this good.If compact size is of most importance to you, you might want to look elsewhere. However, this case isn't that big and has enough space to bring the important stuff you need on a long day of shooting.9/10 stars
Simply love this coffee maker. Received in a timely manner. Started using this coffee maker on Saturday, today is Tuesday, have made 2 pots of coffee every since. Makes the best coffee, love to hear it perk, love the way it smells up the house. Reminds me when I was a child and could lay in the bed and smell coffee that my mother had made. Would recommend this coffee maker.
This cam is really nice but there is a downside. The button for taking pics is very fragile. I tried calling Aiptek customer service to get it repaired but so far no respond from them yet (I just bought it 5-2-4, it only lasted for less than 30 days). I called and e-mailed Aiptek again, but still no respond. This cam is quite a deal but mine is broke right now so I am really really piss off. Can someone help me get this cam fix, since it is still under Manufacture warranty.
I bought a few of these to connect my router to a box with outlets for all of the CAT-5 cables in my house. They're good quality and I've had no trouble with them.Why pay $15 or more for these at a store when you can get the same quality for much less?
This is a nice addition to any system. It is USB so the upgrade is an easy no-brainer. Dump the PS/2 mouse and get this one.
I would give it 6 stars if I could...I mainly use my computer for gaming (warcraft) and for programming. Warcraft is a graphically intense game and the monitor blew away what I had before. The game rendered beautifully. As for reading and looking at documents, the text comes through very crisp. I would have gotten the vx2000. But for that one extra inch, it would have been an additional $300.00. Ouch...if you got money to burn go with the 20 but you will be happy with the 19 as well. I am.
This device has many functions on offer, only some of which actually work well. Let me list them with my rating (out of five stars)based on firmware 1.1.41. Video Recorder (4 stars) - works well in conjunction with the EPG accessible either with a remote control or via the web. I found that viewing programs and selecting them for recording is much easier via the Web. The tuner produces good quality picture and recordings are good with the right setting chosen. All programs and recorded to the hard drive and can be accessed and burned to a DVD from a PC2. networked video player (4 stars) - when FTP server is enabled on the unit it allows you to access the hard drive from your PC. I use the hard drive to store and play my home videos in MPEG2. I had some difficulty playing DivX and MPEG4 formats although they produce smaller file sizes.3. networked storage device (4 stars) - when FTP server is enabled on the unit it allows you to access the hard drive from your PC. When copying files from Wi-Fi G to the unit (connected at 100 Mbit) the throughput was around 5-8 Mbits/second. You can create directory structure on the hard drive.4. DVD player (4 stars)5. PC Link (1 star) - doesn't allow the whole file structure of your PC to be accessible. Only allows one set of files which you choose on the PC to be viewed per type, i.e. pictures, videos and music.6. music player (1 star) - doesn't pause. no play list support.6. JPEG viewer (1 star) - doesn't scale pictures to the full screen. Slideshow cannot be configured. Doesn't pause.
I used this product for several year now and it works perfect, great product! I would recomend this for anyone for cleaning LCD Screens!
Unfortunately the photo on the page shows a shoe mount, but I overlooked the actual mounting type and purchased it. Since it was wrong I had to return it for a partial refund. I was purchasing this to replace a Sunpak flash I've had for years. It was an excellent product but gravity got the best of it one day.
everything was ok.i got my product on time and works perfectly.
This is a great kit! What I like is you don't use the stereo face trim piece. It makes the finished result look a lot more custom and factory. Color matches pretty close to the console. I used a soldering iron to melt the joining plastic tabs together instead of just popping it together. I also extended the screw slots so my stereo could be set back further in the pocket and more flush with the face and console. I used 3 screws on each side to hold the stereo in place. The stereo must be mounted into the console before pushing console back into place.
use less than 3 times, the touch screen doesn't work.don't know why~!
Overall a good system, but not great. The speakers and sound are very good. Especially for mp3s, the sound is better than normal. It combines a tape player, cd/mp3 player, and radio into one unit. It also has 4 lines of display. The unit looks cool too.There are several drawbacks though. The unit is very deep because it has the five cd changer and finding a place to put it may not always be easy.The other major drawback is that it is very difficult to do simple tasks such as shuffle play or other play modes. I use it most to play mp3s but it just plays the songs in the order they were burned. You cannot surf around either, so finding a song is nearly impossible. That is the biggest problem with the system. If you are organized enough though, its not a major problem.Still once you have something playing its a great system.
The resume/bookmark feature does not work on long (like audio books) files. After about 250 min., it goes back to almost the beginning of the book when stopped. The ff feature is terrible so ff 3-4 hours is impossible. I am looking for replacements.
I bought 2 rewinders. One works perfectly; the other stalls for 10 seconds after rewinding before it pops open. Not a problem if it does not get worse.
This DVD player is all I expected - great picture, works well in my vehicle,accessories are a plus. The on/off switch is a bit hard to use but I can live with that. Great buy in my opinion.
I bought a set of the SuperFi 5's (the non EB model) after doing a lot of research, and although the reproduction was accurate enough, the bass sounded a little lacking. So I bought a pair of the SuperFi 5 EB's and wow - what a difference - music sounds like it should. I don't listen to techno or rap - my tastes run from Sinatra to Pearl Jam, Dean Martin to Tool. Bass is key in most forms of music, not just artificially induced low notes of rap and techno. The sound isolation is also very good, although I will say that fit and insertion method are key elements to both the quality of the low end and the sound isolation.I liked these so much I immediately bought a second pair for my wife, and we use them on planes to watch movies - they really perform well for that. She uses them frequently in the hospital during long infusion therapy - they are comfortable for her, and she doesn't say that about many in ear phones.My only (and they are minor) gripes would be this - the cord is a tiny bit short. Fortunately, I don't carry iPods - I've always used various HTC phones for my music and radio - they need a little five inch USB to 3.5MM adapter, which makes the cord just long enough for the device to sit in my pocket and reach my ears without tension - but there's not much to spare (I am 6'5" though, to be fair). 4 to 7 more inches of (admittedly thick) cord wouldn't kill them at this price.Also, the two piece (no hinge) case is super well made and is stylish brushed metal, but one of mine has a really tight fit and stays closed, but the other one I own is a little looser in fit between the two halves and comes apart in my notebook bag quite often.Doesn't concern me much, though, because these have EXCELLENT quality construction, and I use these to do all my lawn work (excellent isolation from noisy gas engines and electric hedgers) - and that isn't easy on them - I sweat a lot in south Florida hear. They get jerked out of my ears or the adapter more in that kind of usage, too. I haven't been gentle, and they don't show any signs of wear. Also, they do stick out more than almost any other unit in this category, but why would I care? I'm hearing excellent quality sound through a well made product! It's not like it's a red clown wig or something.Don't be scared by the EB label - this is for people who like the rumble of true movie sound, the full range of Dean Martin's voice, and the sound isolation to enjoy it all.
This is an awesome computer for a beginner or an advanced user, Just ditch the floppy and get a zip and upgrade to a DVD drive with a little more RAM and bigger Hard Drive. Perfect for Mac OS X 10.4 : ) Would be honored to have a computer such as this. I use a IBM Aptiva w/ Windows 98 SE 124 MB Ram 3.2 Gb Hard Drive and Rockwell 56K Data/fax modem w/ A Lexmark Z25 Inkjet printer, 2 USB ports and a Crix M 2 225 Mhz Processor. YES I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TO ANYONE!
this is a set of kickass stereo phones. deep bass, clear mids and highs. very comfortable, and if they become uncomfortable, just slide the toggle to a lighter position.
So far, so good, every CD I have used from this set has been able to be recorded on, which is not true of other suppliers I have used. I have held this to four stars, because I have not used that many of them, and there may be a &#34;top of the pack&#34; bias, although I am not certain why there would be and would expect the high success rate I have in writing to them to continue.
I had a HP DVD200e. Dreadful. HP replaced it with a HP DVD300e. No improvement. We burned coasters on both, before getting a playable DVD. Even then that DVD would only play on the computer that transcoded it. We couldn't get it to play in 3 different laptops. It played in a Sony consumer DVD player, but the audio had a high noise content. I will never buy a DVD product from HP again. I now own an external SONY DRX510UL which is more reliable. However, I have an internal LG GSA-4040B DVD RW which is the best of the lot. If you can't fit the latter into your system, get a USB or Firewire caddy and have it as an external drive.
I have been a compulsive buyer of every single Linksys product. Some months ago I also acquired the WRV54G despite the bad reviews posted on the Internet.Not a single month goes by without having to reboot it due to varous types of crashes that disable the entire network. First the wireless links become unstable, then the router doesn't work for the wired network and finally it is dead, not even the configuration page is accesible anymore. With regards to the VPN feature, it works well IF you don't use the 192.168 and change it to 10.x, which, unfortunatelly I can't do due to some software which license doesn't allow me to change its ip or my coporate lan, which firewall forces me to use 192.168. But remember that even if you are pleased for its functionality it will crash anyway ones or twice per month.Summing up, a huge dissapointment, a piece of electronic trash and the new format of the box doesn't fit the previous format that linksys used to have. Too expensive for nothing, I'm going back to the WRT54G and wait for a decent firmware which, after waiting for almost 8 months looks like they will discontinue it before ever fixing the issues (perhaps its a hardware issue!).By the way, don't even waste your time calling the horrendous Linksys "customer support", they know less than you do and they will make sure to waste as much as possible of your time without any type of help.
I tried to save money, and made a bad decision buying this off-brand cartridge. It started out with a bang - loaded the same, looked the same, and then after 7 or 8 photos, the ink ran out and there went my money. Never again will I order this product!
At slightly thicker than a standard network cable this Kensington laptop lock is portable, discrete, and easy to use. The steel cable is solid and enclosed in a braided metal sheeth, which is covered by clear plastic. The connection between the cable and the lock is solid and secure. The cable is made to swivel around the lock, making it very manuverable and easy to use on my desktop at home, work, or while traveling.The lock fits easily into my laptop's security slot and has a rubber gasket that forms a nice seal between the lock and the side of my laptop. This prevents the lock from rubing, scraping, bending, etc. the side of my labptop. The keyed lock (as opposed to a combination) is convenient as I keep one key on my regular key chain and a spare in a safe place. I would recommend this item to anyone who wants an affordable way to secure their laptop.I gave this item 4 stars instead of 5 because it met my expectiations in a laptop lock but did not offer any surprising features or functionality that exceeded them.
This product arrived early, in perfect shape and just plug n play!!! Works perfectly!! So easy to use and install. We recommend this highly!! Absolutely love it!!!
I have been a musician all of my life. Grow up to the sounds of big band. Played in the Navy. This boombox has a big sound from a small source. Five stars for sure.
This product does what it says it does. I had no problem with connection and it powers my ipod well. Just be careful in pulling the cording for adjustment so it doesn't get tangled. Otherwise, a good product especially for the price!
Update: I upgraded my computer to Canon Imageclass MF3240 from MF 3110. They both use the X25 cartridge. This worked on my old computer but not in the newer one.I had no issues with connectivity as I read in other reviews. My last Canon cartridge lasted me for a year, at least, because I don't print on a regular basis. So I may update this review at some point, but for 1/4 of the price for a Canon cartridge, I say it's worth the try, esp since shipping is free...
These cables work perfectly for installations in 220VAC data center racks. The fit into APC and Sentry power distribution units is just fine and they don't try to cut costs on the insulation yet still allow the expected flexibility.
This must have been on sale when I bought it, since I paid $0.01 with $4.99 shipping. Now it's $2.06 with $2.95 shipping. How sad people will have to pay a whole cent more.... And if you future purchasers are anything like me, you'll be thinking "an adpater this cheap, when all the ones I see elsewhere, will not work." For me, I got a new-ish computer for Christmas and my old monitor wasn't DVI capable. I was about to get a new monitor (which I probably will eventually anyways) or an adapter. I found this little gem, thought "It's only five bucks, what the hell, if it doesn't work, no big deal." It works perfectly for my needs, which included hot-swapping from the old comp to the new for file transfers (I'm not recommending hot swapping, just saying I did it with no ill-effect. Just make sure you equalize the static charge between the cable and you'r tower [hold onto the metal bits of the cable with one hand and touch the tower with your other]). Ultimately, if you're looking for a cheaper alternative to buying a new display, here's you're solution.
Received the Scosche dash kit with my head unit purchase, but it didn't fit or match well so I got this one from Amazon. Perfect fit, perfect color match for the black interior (2005 SE-R Spec V) and a good texture.
This product is just fabulous, easy to use, the display screen is great, the zoom is great it is just WOW.
Patch cables are a dime dozen. This one came fast. The color makes it identifiable if I have to track it downand the price was right.
Protects the lens. Great price. Sturdy build. Worth the few bucks to add protection to the camera lens. Nice buy.
I chose to go with B&W because of the name and reputation. Single coating I think is fine for digital. Don't skimp and buy a cheap filter when you spend so much on your camera/lens.
I could have got this in the stores for cheaper hopefully this last longer than the one I had from the store. It is a good product and does its job. I like it because of the long cord.
This set of earphones for my Ipod is most surely the most sturdy in its cableing and has a nice form so you can easily detect the right from the left. The biggest problem I find is that the assortment of earplugs leave me with small choices that actually fit well inside my ear. Each one (even after taking a daily Q-tip to each ear) is quick slick and falls out easily due to the type of material that they seem to be made of.I would have enjoyed something similar to the architecture of cell phone type gells that conform to the shape of the ear canal.Otherwise, they do sound great and once on I was even able to sleep listening to my favorite nighttime toons.Peace out.
This little guy get a workout in my household. It makes awesome popcorn every time!Make sure you order plenty of the little replaceable plates (Presto PowerCup Concentrator) that it comes with.~e
I swapped an antenna original D-Link and by the gain was very small. Not worth it.
I've purchased others since i've bought this one in hopes to find one that did charge my phone and transmit at the same time, but I continue to come back to this one time after time because the others are not up to par.
I have purchased multiple mounts from Peerless and am satisfied with each one. The articulation is the key element that makes this mount work for our applications. All televisions were mounted in drywall using molly bolts for security. No problems at all.
I wanted an all purpose lens that I could shoot up close, shoot portraits and also distance shots. so far I use it more than any of my other lenses and tat keeps me from having to carry a backpack full of gear
i purchased this filter to protect my $1700 lens from dirt and scratches, little did in know i was saving myself from replacing that $1700 lens. i was shooting a wedding and on the run when i set my camera with my 70-200 lens attatched on a bench. it fell to the concrete ground, lens first. when i turned it over, there was a crack right down the middle. scared and upset, i had to put the lens away and keep shooting. it wasn't until the next day when my husband had to 'hammer' the lens filter off that we realized it was only the less than 50 dollar filter... what a relief! otherwise, it's great, and i never realize it's there..
The reconditioned toner cartridge works as good as the new ones.Great deal. Great service.
The operation was a success, but the patient died. I bought this as a last ditch attempt to save my DVD-RW. It worked like a charm, but the drive was unsalvagable. I have now used it on all my disc related devices. They all faired much better. I wish they made a disc like this for my bathroom.
Everything was smooth as expected.... No surprises, great price.
As so many others have said, this kit is worth the measly $12 you'll pay for it--- just be aware that you're not going to get what they say you'll get. Oh sure, all the items listed in the description will be in the box, but those items are not as described. The power & ground wire is nowhere near 8g, the speaker wire is laughably thin (seriously, I chuckled a bit when I saw it), and the other hardware components are cheezy. However, the fuse holder seems to be of decent quality and the RCA cables are shielded and will do the trick. So for 12 bucks, I bought a nice fuse holder, some reasonable RCA cables, and a remote wire. (be advised, the remote wire is also very thin, but considering the remote wire really has no responsibility to carry current but rather only a signal, it will likely suit your needs just fine.) For a small amp, this kit is doable. For any system capable of better than a true 100 watts RMS, you'll need something better. Drawing too much current through underrated wire can damage your equipment, or worse, cause a fire.
Worked amazingly well when I had a regular desktop PC. However plugging it into my USB ports on my MacBook Pro to it not even detect the reader. :(
This flash is just the one i was looking for. It is so versatile I can use it in several positions and the filter allows making the light as soft as needed. Strongly recommended!
I purchased this system over 2 years ago and have been pleased. Evidently this item is no longer carried by Amazon.com but if you are considering looking elsewhere this review may be helpful.The system is good but not great. In the power department it delivers. The stereo sound is good as is the surround sound system. I am no expert in adjusting sound levels and so some movies I and my family watch seem to be a little loud in some speakers and soft in others. You can adjust the sound levels for the 3 front speakers but the rear two speakers have to be adjusted together. The cd player holds 3 cd's and plays CD-R's. The dual tape deck works fine but can get a little confusing since there are no push buttons to control playback or recording for each deck. You have to use the same buttons for each deck and while fliping back and forth between decks it can get confusing.Now that the system is 2 years old the minor flaws then seem like major flaws now. The fixed wires for the surround sound speakers limit the positioning of the speakers. I must admit that the lines are at least 15 feet long but depening on your room layout that can still not be long enough. With wireless speakers becoming more and more popular these speaker wires seem really outdated. Next, the cd player does not play MP3's. MP3 recordings are quickly becoming the preferred way to store audio material. The inability of this unit to play MP3's instantly marks it as an outdated model. Lastly, the surround sound speakers are large and clunky. I don't care for some of the small things technology promotes, like minature cell phones and micro sized universal remotes. However, I do like streamlined and small speakers. This unit speakers take up too much space and can clash with the decor of the room.It may seem as though I am bashing this unit but I'm not. It has served our family well and delivers what it promises. I purchased a transition item that was on sale. I saved quite a bit of money and for me the savings out weighed the negatives I mentioned above. This system may not be for the serious stereo/home theater customer but it may do well for the beginner who needs a good system at a good price.
Had a problem finding a battery for my new JVC Everio Camcorder. Numbers on camcorder didn't cross reference with numbers at Batteries Plus or other web sites. When I was able to see a photo of the actual battery, I knew it was the correct one. I ordered it, received it in a timely fashion and am happy with the price and the product
This wire is at best 12 gauge wire I compare it to the other 10 gauge wire I have and it is not even close. The quality is fine it is just not 10 gauge which is what I really wanted for the long runs that I have to do. I have very little options to get shipped to Alaska so that is why I picked this wire.
Had this GPS for about a month, and it works just fine. At one time it gave me a wrong direction; told me to go left when i was suppose to go right. But it is worth having especially if youre in the military.
I bought a package of 3 black and 3 color cartridges. The first black one doesn't print fully, the 2nd one is ok. It seems not all the ones are fully loaded.
I got 25' and 14' cables from two different vendors. The cables were stiff, connectors were stiff. After inspecting the cables, they were NOT made by Cables-To-Go. It would have been nice to know that the cables they were going to ship were not Cables-To-Go cables. Cables-To-Go cables are supple and easily unwound. These felt like coiled wire. The ones I ordered direct from Amazon were actually made by Cables-To-Go. The quality difference was obvious.
i got this to test speakers i build,as a portable.however you ought to know,a leading "hi end" audi e-mag has just tested this amp,and i think they will all get one. they had it hooked up to multi thousand $ speakers,and a very old dvd player and tv set. so they could watch movies(x files) to be exact.these guys are used to 10 thousand$ speakers,and 5K$ per yard speaker wires,and they cant say enough about this little amp.unbelievable is all i can say.[...]
I got this player because of its great reviews. Blows away any mp3 hard drive player. one person said that. yeah, right. I got mine 7 months ago. now when you start it up it makes wierd scratchy and popping sounds. Other people have had this problem too. I'm goin out to get a Creative Labs Zen Micro 5 gb.
I'd just like to add that this product works as it says it does, but too many people here are misleading. It's really not that fast, it takes at least a couple hours for my charges. You can get much quicker devices that support more battery types, have a similar size, and are just as cheap (look at Energizer).
I bought it my card from tigerdirect back in january. Back then this card was hard to find at any online store, but it was backordered. When I finally got my card, I installed it, and havent had a single problem since. It will play most games perfectly, but probably wont be good when playing a newer game with the highest settings. But I play Call of Duty, Age of Empires 3 with the highest possible settings and get an excellent framerate. But if you want to play games like Call of duty 2, and Hitman Blood Money with high settings, you might need to invest in a better video card. But this card will still play those games pretty well in lower settings. Overall this card is perfect for anyone who wants an excellent Video Card at a low price. Just dont buy from computer geeks, and make sure you know something about your computer, so you wont make the same mistake as the other reviewer.
The only thing I would say I did not like was that it was needed a ring adapter on my DMC Z7 and this cause the lens borders appear on picture
Worked perfectly... Excellent replacement for the original. This adapter is exactly as advertised and works great in my Toshiba laptop. Great deal for the price.
I have this mounted in my kitchen and I love it because it is so versatile and useful.Besides a TV & DVD player, this also includes a clock, a radio and the DVD player plays CDs! The remote control has a magnet for the fridge and the picture and sound quality is very good.The LCD screen is able to swivel around. This is really convenient because I am able to see the TV screen from any part of my kitchen. And, the screen can also stow up when I'm not using it. This is also helpful because it saves me space (my toaster oven is right below the TV.) Who can't use more space in their kitchen?Of course it's cable ready so once I hooked up a cable to the back of it I was able to get all of my TV channels. And if you have digital cable it will take a box or other components such as VCR's or DVD players.I actually really wanted to get theRCA BLC524 Under The Counter 5.6" LCD TVbecause I am a very loyal RCA customer. But, that unit doesn't come with a DVD player. And I had a lot of difficulty finding it (I think it's discontinued, but besides that for some reason RCA products are getting more and more difficult to find.) TruTech was the perfect substitute for an RCA product. Who cares that it's a Target brand? It's just as good as the other big brands.I have a traditional DVD burner in my bedroom. So I like to record my favorite shows on that and then watch them while I'm in the kitchen. Sometimes I even record my favorite cooking shows (Rach Ray and America's Test Kitchen are my two favorites) and then I watch them back in the kitchen while I attempt to prepare the recipes from those episodes. And this unit plays DVD-R's (not to mention the lesser-known DVD+R format, as well) perfectly, the quality is amazing!If you're interested in getting a TruTech brand TV for your kitchen I recommend going directly to your local brick & mortar Target Store, directly. Because, if you go to the Target Web site you will pay more for it (compared to going to the store, directly.) I only paid $150. for mine (inclusive of tax.)Once you get this you'll wonder how you ever lived without a TV in the kitchen!
If you are serious about photography, you buy Domke, Lowepro, Think Tank, or Tenba. This item is built to last and fairly priced.
These cords work great and spending a measly $4 shipping included is nothing. No problems here. A great buy if you are on a budget.
Ordered it yesterday and arrived today all the way in the true north Canada!I got theAccell B041C-007B UltraAV HDMI/HDMI Cable (6.6 Feet/2 Meters)to utilize the VIERA Link "HDAVI Control 5" and am happy to report that it supports this function on my panasonic HDtv connected to a panasonic blu-ray. It Really really does make a difference! Excellent price, can't find that in Canada, also shipped in its original manufacturer packaging which includes its lifetime warranty, so overall I'm satisfied, would buy again should the need arise.
With its bright screen, impressive storage capacity, tougher metal face-plate, and low price, the 80 GB classic was certainly the best iPod choice for me. The recent software update seems to have answered a number of the initial complaints about this model.
I was able to find this product even after it was discontinued in 2008. Excellent!It has a few scratches just as they specify in the product description but nothing extreme.
The review was already left on the other review page. Had to return the item because I ended up not needing it.
I got this headset to replace a cheap 10 dollar one I had.Too long didn't read:+I strongly recommend it to any gamer or casual computer user who is on a budget.-The sound isn't the best compared to higher end ones but it very well could be the best for this price.-Mic isn't too quiet and blocks off a decent amount of background noise.-It's fairly durable. If you drop it by mistake by knocking it off your desk, it will survive the fall.Background:I play the popular game known as World of Warcraft and am needed to be in Ventrilo and Skype when raiding, doing arena, guild meetings, and just for some casual talk. My previous mics have always been a bit quiet and in order to get my voice heard better, I had to turn on my Microphone Boost in my control panel and everyone would always hear the background sound (mum and guests watching the television). I could be understood but I could tell it was fairly annoying. Once my father dropped it when he had to make a quick Skype call when visiting, it broke. And I had to buy a new one.I got this headset to hopefully eliminate that annoying background sound, have it cup my ears, and be more durable. The reviews looked great and it was on sale for about 8 dollars. When I opened the box I was pleased by how they looked. They weren't too big for me but then again I have a big head. While on the subject of my big head I must warn you that yes it does fit, but your ears may hurt after a while. (Note a while isn't less than an hour or two. It's about 3-4. And no, not all of that is playing my game.)Down to business:The feel of it is great, at first. After a while your ears start to warm up a tad and you start feeling some pressure. Please note, however, the the heat isn't burning and that the pressure isn't that bad. The feelings I mentioned above set in for me in about 2-3 hours. Taking them off for about a minute or two quickly takes care of that. This might be worth mentioning, I'm 6'5 and have a fairly large head. You may not even feel this if you're aren't so tall/big headed.The sound quality is great. It isn't the absolute best and it may sound a bit off but you get used to it. The sound for this price, however, is the best you could probably get for such a low price.The mic is also great. Better than my other mic to be honest. I can be heard clearly and there is some background noise but that is only when there are guests watching tv or movies downstairs with the volume blown all the way up. And I can still be heard very clearly.The durability seems ok. I knocked it over my desk twice and it's still going on strong. It's not indestructible but it's still pretty strong for its price.Overall:Overall, it could just be the best bang for your buck under 10 dollars at the time of this review. I strongly recommend it for any gamer who needs a headset and is on a budget. Warning, you may find it to be a bit big. It is not a small pair you would see on an airplane, as it cups your ears.
These cans are comfortable, smooth, silky, laid-back, dark, easy on the ears, and easy both on older analog and early digital-glare ridden recordings. Sure, they kind of fill in some slight gaps and muddy details and are not very neutral for this price range, but it is nice to have one pair of headphones that puts all of the details, good or bad, right in your face and another pair that will make even lesser recordings sound good. Such a thing is the HD650. I also have the AKG k701 which is big on detail, to the point that, especially with poor recordings, my ears get fatigued quickly. Also, some music that's recorded well enough just sounds more flat and lifeless on the k701s, because the HD650s add that extra little bit of lusciousness, without excessive distortion. With other audiophile headphones, many recordings will sound bad. With the HD650s, almost all of them will still at least be listenable, even though the better recordings may sound better on other headphones like the k701. Because of this, they are indispensable. For those looking for detail, weather or not it will make some recordings nearly unbearable, try k701.
Great product, and fits my Compaq perfectly. I like the color and style, very sleek.
I just got my new Ipod today. I had all my music on it already so it didn't take long to set up. It took a total of ten minutes to have it all set up and completed. After installing the software, it took only a few minutes to upload 570 songs and three episodes of Monk to the Ipod. So, far it works great. The real time saver is if you have all your music and stuff on your computer already. That is the part that can take time. My old MP3 player just starting wearing out. So, I decided to upgrade to an Ipod. I am so glad that I did. It is great so far. Everything is nicely organized, and easy to figure out. The video picture is great. I didn't expect it to be as clear as it is. I am going to put more episodes of Monk on it, and other video. I will also try to upload some pictures on it. The only problem is I would recommend buying the power adapter for it that you plug into an outlet. It gives you a better way to charge it without a computer. I also got the car adapter for long trips. A carrying case is recommended too. I got the Isnug case. It is very good. Holds the basic stuff and is not to bulky. Bottom line is it the Ipod is definitly worth the money. Highly recommended!
Although the antenna appeared to be of good quality and went together fairly easily, I had expected it to be stronger than my old 12-year-old old-style antenna that I already had in the attic. So I was disappointed when my TV indicated that all of the channels were in fact several digits (out of 100) weaker than before. I even tried ganging it together with my old antenna, but that did not work better either. So I left my old antenna in place, took apart the new one, and returned it. Of course, your mileage may vary.
I'm sorry but this is not what we ordered. We wanted a bluetooth Gps and it was worded that way but when this came it worked fine except for there was nothing to connect with my cell phone. The law in N.J. states no cell phonesm,and unless we use "handsfree", we would be in danger of getting a ticket, if caught talking on a cell phone.We found out we would need to subscribe for the added luxury, which would cost a monthly fee, so we returned the item and look for some other GPS.
I have listened to practically every boombox available on the market, and this boombox is the best I've heard. When you turn up the volume close to its maximum, the sound is still clean, not distorted and scratchy like most boomboxes. Most boomboxes have some sort of feature which enhances the bass and low frequency mid-range notes. This boombox, instead of a one-button &quot;all or nothing&quot; bass enhancement, has a variable bass enhancement feature; it has six levels to choose from, and each level is distinctly more powerful than the previous level. I am 100% totally satisfied with this product.
I'm not what I call "tech-savvy". I purchased this item specifically for switching back and forth between 3 items I use regularly. They are my Apple TV, my Sony Bravia HD TV and my Sony HD DVD player. Worked perfect out of the box the first time and is the perfect "stackable" companion to my Apple TV. Minimal space requirements makes it great for the minimalist/no clutter types like myself. I must add to that I am very skeptic with regards to shopping and customer service as it is today. However, as a veteran and "seasoned" retail manager for 20 years I can honestly tell you that all went perfect with this item. There are 4 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)inputs for 4 of your favorite HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)components. One HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface)output that goes to your TV monitor and of course the AC electrical cord that powers it. Please know that you MUST purchase all HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface)cables yourself separately. ( I do not recommend any certain brand. So do not spend lots on these. There is no need to. Just make sure they are HDMI to HDMI cables. This just means that both ends of your cables have identical ends to them.) This item only comes with the electrical cord and a small remote. The remote simply allows you to switch between whatever you are wanting to use. It's only 5 buttons. Very easy to master. If you hate having another remote to add to your existing pile, you can simply get up and manually change the switcher by pushing the button on the unit itself. A word of caution, an individual investigation by you, the consumer, may be a good idea to make sure that this brand of switcher is compatible with your current television set. I already knew that it would work with my Sony stuff. However, I have read other reviews that stated it may not work on certain brands. I would contact various electronic stores and even Apple to find out where you can obtain a list of compatible devices. Hope all this helps.
A very good printer and copier for those people who do not require a flat bed platen for copying. The copy speed is slightly under the speed represented in the literature.
If you know cables, you know these are some of the best on the market. Monster is known for having superior cables albeit for a less-than-superior price. Via Amazon you can get the same exact cables for an actually decent price. Nothing to complain about, it fixed all my video problems 100% and continues to provide an interference-free signal to my TV even when coming from a full 4-port A/V switch.
I've tried a couple of UV filters from other brands (Hoya/ Tiffen)and i could tell this is an extremely high-quality filter. I have never seen any flare or image degradation using this filter, Totally recommended!
I find it has its ups and downs. the up ois that it gives a tramendace sound from a scale of 1 to 100 i would give it a 110 + its very snug. although it is snug it puts pressure on the top of my head and i always have to adjest it wich is a pain in the assbut slowly im getting used to it. The sound of it is sso perfect that it beats the sound quality of the bose sound canceling headphones wich uses battery that i have to change all the time and each battery cost lot of money there are so many features i like about it like the strech distance of the cord, te adapter plug abilaty to seperate. well lets just day these r the perfect dj head set i ever owned oh ive had these 4 about a 10 days
After the first time I used this cooler my laptop battery was completely drained and now no longer holds a charge. This could've been a coincidence, but this is the SECOND battery that this cooler has destroyed. I now have to continuously charge the battery for it to hold any kind of charge. I can barely use the laptop for more than 2hours without having to charge it again. I hope the manufacturer finds some kind of solution to this, because the cooler is really good and useful except for destroying the battery life. It is pretty bulky for anything other than keeping it on the desk, but it really does cool your laptop. There are two speeds, and the noise is pretty minimal, more like white noise, but its not too bothersome, just turn up the volume if you're watching a movie. The USB cord is designed to plug into the left side of the laptop, but if your laptop is like mine, with all USB's on the RIGHT side, it will reach to the right side.
Great LCD computer device.Top of the line quality: Solid as a rock. No flickering at all. Excellent clarity.Had a DELL. Died in less than a year.JohnWest Los Angeles
I have used Digipower's chargers for Canon and Sony batteries in 4 countries (USA, China, Argentina, Italy) without any trouble. It is rated for 110-240v and have seen no immediate side effects to my batteries. The manufacturer's chargers carry similar ratings. It may accelerate battery fatigue a bit, but only marginally.Very nice design on digipower's part, the plates are a very slick way to cover the ridiculous amount of various camera batteries on the market.My only complaint is that digipower does not make the plates available individually. It would be INCREDIBLE to buy just one charger, and carry a few small, light plates to charge several different cameras (even if only to have it as a backup option).
Bought this for the 135mm f2 lens. No difference in picture quality on or off it. the multi coating makes sure there is minimal flaring and I get reassurance from the sturdy brass ring around and in front of my front element. Highly recommended.
Not being a professional photographer by any means, this camera is perfect for me. It is easy to use, while still offering many advance settings for better picture clarity. Recently, I brought it with me on vacation and to a graduation. In both situations, the small size and large LCD screen made capturing pictures without a lot of hassle possible. I was between the SD600 and SD630 when I purchased this camera. It can be a little tricky accessing the menu buttons on the back of the camera on the model I have, because they are relatively small due to the screen size. Although the larger LCD screen would have been cool, I assume that the buttons would be even trickier on the SD630.
I chose this product since Sto-Fen was a very well known maker of Flash Diffusers and had used a similiar Sto-Fen product from the past. I recently bought a Nikon SB-600 External Flash and I thought that this will perfectly complement it. I was not disappointed at all, it meets all my expectations. It fits perfectly well. I know that the SB-600 has a built-in diffuser, but this diffuser gives me the right flash softness in my pictures. With the proper angle adjustment on my SB-600 combined with this flash diffuser, I was able to attain the desired lightning needed for a very nice picture. I would recommend this flash diffuser to a friend.
I got 6200 instead of 6600. So be carefull if you are thinking about getting 6600.Altough I got a refund it still a hassle since I need 6600 for specific reason.
nice monitor, nice price the built in speakers suck after purchasing a separate speaker system i am pleased
This product meets my expectations. I had another similar set that worked for 3 years. Hope this set works longer. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
I have charged this thing forever...it has never worked correctly. Guess I should have bought genuine Sony.
My PC says that this new battery is less than it was rated and that I should expect 30% shorter life when used it. I thought that I was getting a longer life battery.
this is a wonderful little portable radio and it uses 1AA battery which last an unbelieveable amount of time. It is very good at picking up stations that some radios do a poor job of allowing you to hear. I walk with this radio every day and no way would I be without it. If I lost it I would immediately search for another. Just all around great.
The iGo system is designed to allow you to charge or power devices with different power requirements using the same charger and to eliminate the need to configure the charger by using quick-connect tips which inherently configure the voltage and current.The iGo everywherepower15 is a power adapter which allows you to charge or power multiple low-powered mobile devices (such as mobile telephones, PDAs, digital cameras and MP3 players) just by changing the tip. The everywherepower15 includes multiple connection cords which will allow you to charge or power the devices in a car, on an airplane or from a wall outlet. It also comes with the iGo dualpower15, so that you can charge or power two devices simultaneously.This iGo device offers the following benefits:Replaces a lost or broken chargerPowers devices in various locations (home, office, airports, hotels, cars, airplanes)Powers multiple devices with appropriate tipsPowers up to two devices simultaneouslyNo need to manually configure voltageNo need for multiple chargersNo need for future AC/DC chargersQuestion: What are the specifications?Answer: The specifications are as follows: Max Output: 15 WattsInput Type: AC adapter, DC adapterAC Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 1.5A, 47/63 HzDC Input: 11.5 to 30 VDC, 3.0A MaxMain Output: 3-10 VDC, 15W Max continuous powerSecondary Output: 19 VDC, 15W Max continuous powerStandard AC Input Cable: 5'Auto/Air DC Input Cable: 3'Power Output Cable: 3'Power Supply Weight: 6 oz.Power Supply Dimensions: .867" x 3.178" x 2.08"22.02 x 80.72 x 52.90 mmIncluded: dualpower15 cable, dual auto/air input cable, standard AC input cable, power output cable, carrying case, user's manual
These tyvek envelopes look very nice and the CD and DVD slide in and out very smoothly. I haven't tried to rip the tyvek envelope apart but it seems very strong and the outside flap seems to stay in place quite nicely. The window gives a good, clear view of the CD/DVD. I am very happy with this purchase and highly recommend the seller and Amazon.
I purchased the pen for my wife who is a law student. I have had the pen for 6 months and have been unable to get the pen to communicate (tranfer text) with my computers (laptop and desktop). I spent over 1 hour with tech support and they were unable to solve my problem. This would be a great product if it worked.
Very nice refill kit is complete with several tools to access ink cartridges for refilling. I thought best part was the ink bottles equipped with long thin steel applicators, so you can inject ink directly instead of using a syringe like other kits. Print quality looks fine.
Since it's hard to rate a product that stays hidden and inaccessible once installed except on a pass-or-fail basis, Arctic Silver has passed. I have had no overheating problems since using it to install the fan and heat sink an my computer's CPU. What I can rate more subjectively is the vendor's quick shipment. It was in my mailbox before I was even looking for it.Arctic Silver 5 Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound Paste 3.5g
My Magellan Meridian Platinum came with software V3.08 so I checked the Magellan website and downloaded software V3.12 and installed it (you will require the Magellen Meridian PC serial cable). Installed the Viking SD128M card and it worked like a dream - no problems. The Meridian User Manual doesn't explain how to check your card but you will find it in the gps menu easy enough. Purchased this SD128M card for about the same price as a Magellan SD64M card would have cost - so I've doubled my memory for my money. Happy Hiking.
The product shipped fast and was in perfect condition. Set up took only a few minutes. The instructions were easy to follow and I was using the product in no time. The range is great. I can be anywhere in my house and still have sound. Even the microwave and other outside noise did not interfere with the quality of the sound.
great product cant complain still works great one of the few brands that i would buy any way thats whats up
We are an Wireless ISP. We have found a way to provide our customers with cheaper service via this device. We thank siemens for this unbelievable product. Sincerely RadioNet,LLC
i wont know il you ship two headset for motorola talkabaut
The inventor's of the Palm Portable Keyboard have have developed an incredible accessory to the Palm PDA Platform. You have got to see it and try it out to appreciate its marvel. It literally is a full size keyboard that folds up and is only slightly larger then the Palm PDA itself. It even comes in a nice carrying case. Inputing information into your Palm is a snap and I really appreciate not having to write, using the grafiti tool to add information into my Palm. If you use the Memo feature on your palm to jot down some notes, type a lengthy memo, etc., this this keyboard is for you. Typing is a breeze and feels very natural as if you were typing at your PC. There are specific keys on the board that replace the need to tap on a menu item to be called up. I cannot emphasize the portability and light weight of the keyboard and the uniqueness of how it folds up into compact size. If you are a regular user of your Palm PDA then this keyboard is a must. You will not regret spending the extra bucks in lieu of convenience.
I'm sorry to say, I just did not enjoy this book much. I felt the author's writing style was too jumbled and her thoughts just didn't flow freely enough for me. It almost felt like several authors were writing as one and I was getting bits and pieces of different people's imagination. I think I would have enjoyed this book much more if it would have been free flowing rather than choppy.I never could connect with any characters simply because the author didn't *open them up enough* for me. The only character that seemed real, in my opinion, was the father.There was way too much drama in this one family and I didn't feel it touched on the proper (realistic) emotions that your average person feels during these situations. I wanted to like this book ~ I really did. But, it just made me feel ....... a little bit blue!
Very sad. Bushnell is a big brand. It's a shame that they would put thier name on such a crappy product.As you will read with other reviews, the threads on the bolt that screws into the binoculars is so poorly made you barely get 1/4 turn before it binds up.These are absolutely 100% useless. I was on the phone within 5 minutes arranging for the refund/return back to Amazon.
I use this optical mouse for almost 1 year and love its truly ergonomic and sharp innovative design. Surprisingly to its external appearance it fits nicely in my hand and connects through retractable USB cord, which is a big plus.Due to the fact that I've Toshiba Satellite M35-S359with Windows XP Home Edition I had no problem with its installation without a redundant enclosed software on the floppy (Required for older versions of Windows '95, '98...)I easily plug this mouse in and unplug it whenever I need to go out with my laptop.Pros:- Sharp, innovative outlook makes you stand out of the crowd.- Ergonomic design which you will or may not enjoy workingwith only 2 fingers and very soft, and the least exertion.- Retractable USB cord.- Optical, which says for itself.Cons:- Does not work smoothly (skips) on surfaces with a high lightreflection (glare)- May attract dust through its wheel's slot and due to mouse'stransparent case it may cause cosmetic concerns. So that youmust take care of it.I don't use mousepad at all but this mouse does not work smoothly on some painted wooden surfaces, most notably in white-painted tables with a very smooth surface and high level of light reflection.To prevent this I use to put a sheet of blank, white paper under it. For only this minor reason I gave it 4 stars but it is just a minor drawback and the mouse truly does worth 4,5 stars if not all 5.Also, it may catch some dust under its transparent case. For example I already have there a couple pieces of hair, which is kinda a cosmetic drawback because mouse has a transparent top of its case. Make sure to find for this mouse some sorta carrying case to prevent its dust collection in your notebook bag or you may just wrap it in a soft cloth or transparent or carry in a resealable plastic bag.P.S. SIIG is a U.K. company but the mouse was made in China.Hope this of help and thanks for attention.P.S. My mouse died on August 2005 after about 20 months of use. Looks like its cord is not durable enough becausedeath was caused by its cord issue. So, I'm degrading it to 3 stars.
Arrived quickly & as described. I had suspected that it was outdated & was in original plastic package but not in original box. I had bought one before & ink was ok at that time.
The camera was excellent especially comparing to its price.I liked it and bought it two times.
The ridged colored trim around the control wheel is kind of high and you need to be careful to get to the wheel and controls on it. Also, Nano tends to slide out from bottom (I carried it in my pants pocket and it had come out about a 1/2 inch or so when I took it out--it'd be better if bottom had an elastic to cinch it. Also, you don't have access to the hold button, though that doesn't seem like a big deal since it won't get jostled anyway, being covered by thick neoprene.Overall, it's functional but I wouldn't buy it again; I'd buy something similar with a thicker silicon, probably.
I just love sending and receiving e-mail with my Mailbug. It's so easy. Anyone can do it. I have it sitting on my kitchen counter, and when the red light is flashing, I know I have a message from someone. It also tells me who is calling with its caller ID feature. It's just great! I don't know how I or my family ever lived without it!
This case is WONDERFUL! I love it. It is made very well and protects my camera just the way I wanted it too. Great Case!Would order from again when I need another case.
So clear it's barely noticeable. Good price and delivery. Very happy with it.
I should have listened to the reviews here! There is no Eye Relief on this. It is almost impossible to get the whole field of view. This 4mm was worse than the extremely cheap 4mm that came with my FirstScope (I don't know how that is possible)! I only used this on terrestrial views and decided it was not a good purchase. I also bought the 9mm Omni which is much much better. Look for that review when skies clear so I can use it for non-terrestrial viewing.I am returning this item. It sucks I have to eat 25% of the cost on this EP but I found it almost totally useless. I will report back on how the return goes with the seller (Adorama).Update:Adorama accepted the return and the refund was quick!
I can't say anything bad about this product. I've had it for about four years with perfect performance continuously. Even when a severe electrical storm fried the tv, phone answering machine and computer this product survived without a hitch. Haven't read any other reviews yet, but I hope everyone has been as pleased as I am.
I thought after I purchased this device that I would have a problem hooking it up to my printer. But before I purchased it I did some research. On the Linksys Web site they have a comparison chart for printers that are compatible with the server. I found one the HP 6210 for under $50 bought it because the other printer I had was a HP 5610 and would not work with the printer server. For help to install the printer server I went to Linksys Web site and clicked on Live Chat. I got a very well knowledgeable rep who helped me with the installation in about a few hours. I don't need a seperate printer for my laptop in another room. I use the same printer for bother computers. Saves on buying ink cartridges too. I really love that. I recommend this product only if it is compatible with your Muilt-function Printer. I also recommend checking with Linksys for more information before purchase.
For digital camera users wanting to upgrade from point and click to a relatively sophisticated SLR, the D80 makes the most sense. At about 2/3 the price of the heavily advertised D90, the D80 delivers almost all the same features, except the built-in video capability. The user interface is pretty complex, but this is a complex piece of technology. Two negatives are the sheer size of the beast with the big zoom lens, and the unnecessary image editing capability of the camera. Who edits in camera? That's what Photoshop is for.
I have been yelling for years that Best Buy and other places overprice their cables. Still, when I saw the same cable sold at Best Buy for $50 for under $2 here, I was a bit skeptical. The cable did not come in any fancy packaging, but I can attest that it is just as good as any of the more expensive cables I have bought at Best Buy, Wal-Mart and other places. This is a wonderful value.
I have a series 2 TiVo that isn't networked to any other in the house. I don't need the constant connection of a wireless adapter, and the Linksys that TiVo recommended is junk. This one worked flawlessly first time right out of the package. I couldn't be happier.
yep that's it great exceeds my expectations in every way.I bought it for my netbook even though is designed for full size works great and looks good too.power usage is variable as it has two speeds the first is standard by design it outperforms my targus, the second is ultra cool for gaming or something real intense.easily the best cooling solution I've bought.
Have had for over a month, very good quality, easy to use, good sound quality, well worth the money! UPDATE: Nov.21,2011, have been using radio for going on 15 months, still love it! The original two D cell batteries lasted just under 12 months with moderate use, amazing! Update: August 2012, had to buy another one for the hot tub out back recently, it's great when you know what you like.
It's a good relay. I used it for an aftermarket Stebel horn on my truck and has no issues. It's got 5 prongs so you could also use it to power something when the button/switch is NOT on. I guess you could use it to play pleasant music when you're not honking, then all of sudden you push the horn. BAM!
This is a must-have accessory for your new Slingbox Pro. It is a shame that SlingMedia did not include this cable with the Slingbox Pro. This is something that I'm sure a lot of folks don't realize until they go to hook up their component video source to their SlingBox... Oh well, enough about that.This cable is very well made. Its construction is very solid. The input/output connections are very clearly labelled. The cable is essentially a small dongle that connects to the Slingbox via an ~12 inch cable with an HDMI-like connector. The component interface to your Slingbox is proprietary so you need to purchase this cable if you want to connect component video to your Slingbox Pro.The cable comes in a very stylish box. SlingMedia obviously takes great pride in their products to provide such nice packaging.This cable includes the following items (this was a great surprise):- One dongle cable as described above- One set of 3-conductor male-to-male component video cables- One set of 2-conductor male-to-male stereo audio cables- One 4-headed IR blaster cable. This cable can be used in place of the 2-headed IR blaster cable that comes with the Slingbox Pro. This allows you to easily control up to 4 devices.You essentially connect this cable between your audio/video source (ex. Cable box or DVR) and your HDTV. Note: You have to keep your Slingbox powered on otherwise the signals do not pass through this dongle to your HDTV. This shouldn't be a problem since the Slingbox is designed to be left powered on continuously.Nice job Sling!
Fantastic roller, with shoulder strap, great zipper quality. Excellent quality leather, nice looking too!!!! Computer sleeve excellent with TSA. Holds all I need for business on the go. Really needs to be overloaded to tip....Not like some othersGreat price vs the Briggs-Riley med slim ( 1/3 of price for leather vs nylon). Love it!!!!
Before buying these check first to see if DVD-R is the preferred media of your burner. To do this simply right click on computer go to properties then select device manager then go to dvd\cd-rom drives. Then type the model number you see into google and look for the specs. If you have a super multi drive (burns on any media) then look for whichever one it is faster on. Then last but not least I always recommend that you burn at the lowest speed if you are only making one copy and time is not important. If you can walk away from the computer you should select the lowest speed.If you are having issues with "coasters" it is unlikely to be the media itself. Verbatim is actually very high quality media and has been a trusted brand for over a decade. Just because the companies name is not as well known as maxwell, hp or sony, doesn't mean that they are not a good company. People who know media know Verbatim is good!If you are burning coasters then it may be one of the following:An issue with your driveYou are touching the data side of the media and fingerprinting it before burningYou are using other applications on your computer while burning and your hard drive or cpu can not keep up resulting in a buffer under-runmany other possible issues but the media is the least likely issueGood Luck
This unit provides the basics of a handheld with none of the extras. A decent unit at a good price. The air case works well-- light, unobtrusive, easy to access the PDA. The disadvantages I've found so far are that the screen is not terribly responsive to the stylus. There is a lag between tapping the screen and the appearance of what you clicked on. The accuracy of response to the Graffiti is even worse. Visually, the fonts are tiny and the clarity is not great. Altho I can change the size and format of the font for the phone directory, once I tap on the person's name, the phone number appears in a tiny font.
These speakers produce a good sound and will work for either surround or just extra speakers.
Another great Sonos product, which has completely changed the way I listen to music. This device, coupled with a NAS storage device for my digital music library plus an internet music service (I love Napster and Pandora) makes for a fully functional home music system. I no longer buy CDs! Here's a tip: don't buy more than one controller since the new generation iPod Touch has a free Sonos App that's even better--and for less money!!
I just used this blo-dryer at the JW Marriott in downtown LA and I LOVE it. I am buying one today. Normally I don't just find products and fall in love like this, but as I was doing my hair I realized I don't even have to use my straightener after to reduce the frizz that I usually get with my other blo-dryer. Great product. And such a bonus that it can be neatly put away.
I've owned various Pocket PCs (over 12 models) since the original iPAQ was available, and the Toshiba e750 is the closest the perfect as they come! Having come from an iPAQ 3970 (which was also near-perfect), I had very high standards for my next Pocket PC. And I'm very glad to say the e750 has met that criterion thus far. Note, I did own the e740 but contrary to the e750, I thought that was near-garbage.The e750's screen is excellent and comparable to the 3970's (I will not settle for less). It's bright and sensitive (unlike the e750). Sound quality is excellent through headphones and good through the internal speaker (the iPAQ's is by far clearer and louder through the speaker, but quality difference is not discernible).The WiFi range is something I was quite surprised with...the e740 did not extend beyond about half my home in Ad-Hoc setup, however my e750 covers my entire home and even up to across the street (the card in the computer is a Lucent Orinoco Silver PCMCIA card). WiFi works flawlessly and was quite simple to set up...definately a step above the e740's poor manager.Video playback, which utilizes the ATI Imageon 100 chip inside the e750, is also FLAWLESS and surpasses all units I've owned (I didn't keep the e740 long enough for players to become available that took advantage of the chip). I have videos encoded at 29.97 fps that play full-frame using PocketMVP (www.....com)The extra 32MB of ROM is quite pragmatic, and I've utilized it to the fullest...I've never had so many eBooks and programs crammed onto my unit's internal storage.The only thing I can complain about is the unit's battery life. While it is removable, I'd really have liked it if Toshiba had included a larger battery. As it stands, battery life is good without WiFi, but only about 2 hours with WiFi enabled.Nonetheless, the unit is excellent and I would reccomend it without qualms, especially if you have a WiFi network. The CF and SD slots work well to load this device with memory (I have 1.5 GB of storage in addition to the internal...512MB SD and 1GB CF...1.5GB of storage and WiFi...what more do I really need?)
Without the SU-800 commander, remote strobes (SB-600, 800, 900) are fired using the camera's pop-up flash, or with an SB mounted on the camera's hotshoe. This introduces what may be undesirable light from the front as well as a less-than-attractive pinpoint catchlight in the eyes of the subject. Popular workarounds involve using a small strobe-mounted softbox (which softens the light from the front and increases the size of the catchlight) or using tape to cover the pop-up flash. Unfortunately, if the tape is opaque enough to block the light, it also blocks the signal to the remote strobes. Ultimately, the easy and elegant solution - the end to fixes and workarounds - is to spring for the SU-800!
This is exactly what I expected. Fit my ipod and i take it running with me. It holds it nicely and I dont feel like it is going to fall off.
I was shopping for a portable speaker for my iPod and stummpled over thisThe main reason i got this was because of the price and the "also for use with IPOD" sticker.The design is pretty cool but the wires are too shortBut it has really good sound and is loud.i like that if you wanna save batteries you can use the adapter include
The box looked solid and felt solid from the outside, but when I installed my subwoofer, the sides were flexing and air was leaking. I removed all of the cheap insulation that was stapled inside and noticed that the caulk and glue was dried out, which was causing a great deal of air to leak. This made the subwoofer sound awful. I had to re-caulk the entire box and put at least 2 screws in each side just be safe. I am installing the subwoofer again today, so hopefully the new caulk works and it'll sound amazing.
I have had a lot of different and new designs in keyboards over the years, from the latest ergo keyboard to the lastest in high tech. With all of them out there, I still find myself back to the same old QWERTY design in the standard layout. Picture is hard to see, but if you use a notebook, for at least 50% of the day, then this keyboard is for you. Same exact touch and feel, and just enough extras on the keyboard to make it the perfect desktop item for those that love notebook keyboards.
My first scanner, and not too bad. Reception is good, and close capture works decently. Looked up frequencies online that I wanted and it took about a half an hour to completely figure out how to program them in, but once I did it was pretty easy. Overall pretty easy to use all of the features once you get familiar with it.
I love this recorder. My main purpose is to record my own voice. Would love it more if the batteries lasted longer. But, no complaints as a recorder. For MP3 listening I use Creative Zen that goes 16 hours on one AAA.
I always get this model for work, they are cheap which is good because I wear them out and lose them. I find them to be very comfortable-I wear them all day 5 days a week. You can't go wrong for the price.
iHome iH30W Boom Box for iPods with FM Radio (White)I bought this for my granddaughter to use with her shuffle. The description stated it would work with shuffle. We could not find a way for it to work except having a cord connecting the box and the shuffle which looked sloppy. Got in touch with the maker who said the OLD Generation 1 would work since the audio output would fit in the available shuffle port. Unfortunately they "improved" gen 2 so that it does not have this capability. Bottom line, I looked for days for a speaker system, thought I'd found one, and discovered it too would not work. Attractive item and good with regular Ipod. Now do we have to buy her an Ipod to go with it?1
Price and product are accurate.Fast shipping I use them with my SONY DH520 7.1Center and back. and front SS-B1000Subwoffer 2500W
My previous camera was the HP C200, which from an image quality standpoint was fantastic. My mistake was carrying this opinion over to the 315 model. There are improvements, such as a far superior LCD screen, and better battery consumption. However, the image quality is unacceptable. The images have a clear grain to them, even under professional lighting. This is evident both on screen and printed on photo quality paper. The firmware update did nothing to correct this issue either. I would strongly suggest purchasing another model, or another brand all together.
Sound is not impressive, probably it requires better acoustic headphones. Design and remote are the best part out of it.Overall quality is questionable, this is the second unit that won't charge the batteries after 3-4 charges (it lights up after pressing stop/charge then light goes out) and batteries are empty.
I replaced my stock Toyota speakers with these and it's a night and day difference. I wanted to keep the same size speaker also while on a budget. I was really happy to find polks in my price range.
These headphones are truly awful. They are not worth it for any price. They sounds exceptionally bad, are not at all comfortable and don't stay put. I replaced them withSennheiser PMX 685i SPORTS In-Ear Neckband Headphones - Blackwhich fit well in my ears, sound good and don't shift around at all. They also have a button and a mic allowing for phone calls etc.
In short, I love it.The XH A1 is a professional looking camera and has all the features you need.It is a bit complex for those who are not true prosumers or pros, and the manual is not consumer oriented.The picture qualitity is, so far, the best I've seen in non-pro cameras. The 3 CCDs at 1/3 inch each are truely spectacular.The 2 external XLR connections are the reason I looked at this camera. If you want to mic someone via wireless or wired lav mic, this is the camer to do that. Just make sure you read over the XLR connection settings in the manual a few times and change the buttons (unfortunately located in 4 different locations on the camera) to the right settings. A set of good headphones is a must-have when not using the wonderful built-in mic. By the way, this built-in mic eliminated one of the situations where I always needed a mic, a close up interview situation--the built-in is very sensitive and accurate for this type of thing.The downside to this camera is really only that it does NOT contain an HDMI adapter. Sadly CANON did not provide one; instead they opted for a custom (HDMI-looking) adpater that if you loose the cable you can't run down to Fry's or Radio Shack to get another one. :(The other thing is that it is 1440x1080 instead of 1920x1080. Their new CANON HV20 ( a 1CCD camera due in April 2007) is 1920x1080 resolution--just seems odd to me. But then I'm the guy that will get a 10 Megapixel camera simply because its better resolution. :)The bottom line, don't get the Sony FX7, get this one. The Sony seems and is easier to use, but it doesn't have an external XLR jack, it uses 1/4 inch CCDs, and in a side-by-side test doesn't offer as good performance in low light situations as this one.The camera is a bit complicated, but if you're willing to learn, it is a wonderful tool.If you need true point and shoot, I'd wait and get the CANON HV20.
This works well. The setup instructions were a little bad due to some bad english translation. it fit into my computer well and didn't take up too much space. (I have a Video and Sound Card.)
Love my antenna! I get free TV and it is HD. My local channels are much better with this antenna than with Comcast. It was easy to set up.
I have managed to go my entire life without a fax machine, but lately I have found myself trekking regularly to the library or office supply store to send faxes at $2 or so per page. It was adding up quickly and is at least a little bit inconvenient.I wanted a simple fax machine with a reasonable price. I didn't want to have to send a thousand faxes before buying my own personal fax machine became the more economical choice.All of that said, I am pleased with this machine. I use it solely for faxes, usually sending (not receiving). The phone is fine, but the handset is very small, so I don't see myself using it regularly. As far as the copier function, it is about standard for fax machines I have used. (It is not the same quality as the copier function of my printer/scanner.)If you are looking for a simple fax machine at a very affordable price, this unit probably fits that bill. I am pleased with the purchase.
This is the only remote you need. This one has the ability to memorize keys from any other remotes and use them, in case they are not a standard button in the remote. I had about 6 remotes for my DVD, VCR, Dish and another satellite. I was able to store all the keys, that I use regulary from each remote, in this remote and everything works like a charm.Outstanding Value for money..
Got one of these for Christmas, and it worked fine until the battery went dead in it. When I replaced the battery it kept telling me it needed to be reformatted. I followed the advice on the website and nothing worked. I called tech support and they walked me through it, but it still would not work. Then they told me the memory was corrupted (and from what they said it was a common problem) and had to be replaced. But since my wife had bought it well in advance of Christmas it was past the 90 day warranty. That's right only 90 factory warranty. Seems they acknowledge these things are only good for a month or so then give out on you sometime within the first 6 months or less. They offered to sell me a new one for around $20 dollars more than you can buy one on through this or any other website.No wonder there are so many refurbished models for sell....
I love my camera, but have a few problems with it.It takes amazing photos on a nice sunny day (as long as the subject is not moving). My older son plays baseball, basketball and football. The basketball pictures in the gym are garbage. I have tried the different automatic settings and they are all blurry. The outside football pictures are good until the sun starts going down. (Which most games are played in the evening). It can be evening with the sun behind a cloud and my pictures start getting blurry. It sometimes focuses on one player and the others are blurry in the picture. If I take a baseball photo of my son on base, it is a nice clear crisp photo. However, if I get him sliding into home, it always seems blurry. I have tried sports mode, automatic and several others. Then I have a 2 year old. If I wait until it gives me the green light, the picture is good. However, it usually takes so long to focus and give me the green light, I miss the moment. I love the camera and have lots of beautiful photos. I just wish there was a way to get the action shots without the blurry photos. Seems like others are having the same problems. If anyone has suggestions, I would love to hear them.
If you have a Pioneer PD M423 CD player you must use the six disk magazines. You could get by with just reloading one, but loading them and unloading them is inconvenient. So owning several magazines makes sense. We've owned our CD player for more than 10 years delete, and the original three magazines have not fail (knock on wood). I'm glad they're still being made.
works well except for the wireless part. got today tried it out. can not receive signal from outside to inside of house or garage.ok if in 10 feet or so in same building or outside with it. tried new batteries and restarting numerous times.works great if not wanting to monitor from comforts of inside while smoker outside.
This item makes it easier to charge my ipod, i don't have to have my computer on and better tp travel with.
Needless to say this item is great. I have wasted many dollars and bought cheaper docking stations for my IPOD, none of them seemed to have the right sound. My sister suggested the BOSE. I finally broke down and decided to buy this for myself for Christmas, I have no regrets.
Did not work, save your money. I wish this thing would have fixed my Hi8 camera problems, but it did not.I wrote that like 10 minutes ago.Now it does work!!!! Amazing. Not sure what happened, but it took longer than 10 secs. More like 2 or 3 mins to work.THANK YOUUUU!
The replacement battery is fine for our portable phone. It is as I said a replacement battery, nothing more nor less.
Don't get me wrong. This thing ain't perfect.Other than volume, you have no control of the iPod once it's in the case.BUT, for the price it does the job for at the beach.
I am somewhat of an audiophile. I have a large 6.1 channel home theater system, with each 150-watt real speaker (not "satellite" speakers) covering the full range of human hearing. But sometimes it can get exhausting listening to that type of sound for too long. Most of the time I find myself only using it for an hour at a time.These headphones, however, are *VERY* enjoyable to listen on. I can listen to these for hours! And they are *sooo* comfortable you ENJOY putting them on! Seriously! The sound range they cover is just right for my ears. There are no high, piercing sounds, and also no extremely low, rumbling, exaggerated bass. The bass is quick and accentuated. And the mid-range is excellent; because that is REALLY where most of the sound IS!!! Not like with most speakers, where the sound all seems to be distortedly forced into the extreme highs and lows!!Summary of features:-These headphones are **extremely** comfortable!-They block out most ambient noise (but they are not noise-cancelling which can cost you a bundle and are ONLY necessary for flying)-VERY detailed sound and punchy, accentuated bass (not exaggerated, rumbling bass)-nice broad and detailed range-no high, piercing sounds (this may be a minus for some people, but certainly not for me!)-strong mid-rangeBottom line: I am buying TWO of these. Yes, TWO!!! Not because I need two--I don't need two at all!--but because they are so great I want to have a backup pair for later on down the road.There is one small critique I have, I just noticed after I got a short hair cut: The top headband could use a foam pad or something, but this is only if you have really short hair.
The Pyle guys had a good idea, but left a few things out. Unit broadcasts audio to radio using an even frequency, Most vehicle radio recievers are on odd frequnecy. So we could not get reception on the radio and had to purchase exterior speaker. THEY NEED SEVERAL FREQUENCIES TO BROADCAST TO.The first unit they sent me would not recgonize the DVD, it took TWO weeks to get a return authorization, had to pay $70.00 to overnight new unit, which arrived late, HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! NEW UNIT LOCKS UP AFTER IT HEATS UP, I have to cycle unit off and wait to cool.BE AWARE!!!!!!!!
The features are very useful, even for non gamers. The forward and back thumb buttons that are on the side of the mouse are positioned well, they will NOT be hit on accident like other brands. The side tilt scroll wheel is a good thing to have also. I have a 23" Samsung monitor, so having the ability to change the dpi right on the mouse itself, makes it handy for moving around the screen with ease.
I purchased these about 1 month back because the headphones that came with my current mp3 player fell out of my ear while on the treadmill. Thus, I purchased these because they were sweat resistent and claimed to stay in your ear while running. Well, 1 month later and I'm returning them for 2 reasons: 1) the right ear started producing static/crackling sounds. Thus, I can't listen to music clearly 2) the design of the ear phones hurts my ear. It really jams it in there and feels uncomfortable.Overall, I would look at other products. There are not great and overpriced.
WOW! That about sums it up, I never thought a 10&quot; sub could produce such a fantastic atmosphere. I have a large great room with very high cathedral ceilings and a lot of floor space; the CHT-10 fills the entire space with tremendous warmth and accurate sub-range audio. After my initial THX setup and tuning was complete I was completely blown away; during the THX sub audio sweep the bass dipped so low that the audio was almost non-existent, but the feeling throughout the structure was awesome. This has to be the best sounding sub I've ever experienced, I was fortunate to find this in a local Circuit City audio room and was very impressed there. This is one you need to hear and feel to believe.Definitely not for apartment dwellers.
These speakers are excellent value for money, sound beautiful, and look great. Excellent mid-range and highs. I highly recommend them.
Got this for one of our IBM computers at work. Works great and cost the cost was reasonable, saved us from buying a new laptop.
holds my 10D camera and all the necessary accessories I need on a shoot, in style. Nice looking, makes a good impression. The accessory loops hold my flip mount too.
I treated myself to the IPOD mini and have had ot for about a week.I LOVE IT!!It is a great compact size. Holds a great amount of music.Shuffle feature is probably my fav!The only minor negativethe earbuds are a bit annoying at times, they want to fall out easily. Thre earbud foam covers as well. One set was lost in a few days.I use this everyday and can take it anywhere!!!
Excellent portable chartplotter. Picks up GPS signal quickly. Screen is very readable even in bright sunlight (we use it on the flybridge quite often). Interface (once you've used any Garmin device) is easy and intuitive. It's limitations are, in my view, strictly a function of its size (the screen) and available real-estate (e.g. limited "buttons" for entering waypoints).This is an ideal device as a back-up to our Ramyarine E-120 -- we feel safer with the Garmin on board -- or to take with you in rental cars or on bareboat charters. Relative to only a year ago, the pre-loading of all US coastal charts and road maps is a real bargain (I actually bought the device although I alread own a 376C because it was cheaper to buy the whole new 478 than three bluechart chart regions for the 376C!Garmin GPSMap 478 GPS Navigator and Chartplotter).Bravo Garmin!Douglas
I just received my docking station today and just finished plugging it in and checking it out. Everything works and operates excellently. This is definitely a good buy for anyone that has a similar laptop which is compatible.However, in general the concept of a docking station is also awesome because it basically allows me to turn my laptop into a desktop. This feature of the docking station really helps me out a lot.I'd also recommend that if you want a docking station you should purchase one compatible with your laptop or find a universal one that has the monitor connection on it. Many universal docking stations I looked at online looked okay however many of them didn't have the monitor receptacle. This made it less desirable to purchase the universal one instead.
I have used Ergotron products for a while and know that they are decent quality. I looked over the specs for this arm before purchase and made sure that it was what I needed. The arm installed easily, nothing too complicated. I do like the fact that the arm comes with two mounting brackets.Something to keep in mind with this arm is that it is totally manual, no fancy hydraulic lift or gas pistons to assist movement. You will be using a Allen/hex key to make any real adjustments to this arm. Like another reviewer said this is not meant for constant adjustment. You have one big button on the side of the arm to raise and lower the screen if desired.Overall for the current price of this arm it is a real deal. While I could have went for the newer unit this one serves my current need.
effective sunshade for automotive gps allows good viewing of screen even in direct sun light
I have bought this same item 8 times now. The price is always a good deal.
I purchased the SB 400 because my SB 600 developed a short circuit. I was told this would not effect the 600s performance on my D50, nor adversely effect the D50 itself. Not wanting to take the chance, I got the 400 for use until I can have the 600 repaired. I have come to really appreciated this little flash. While I do love the 600, I guess I didn't realize just how cumbersome it can sometimes be on the camera. This SB 400 is very small but with big advantages over the on board flash. I always use the 90 degree bounce for indoor shots of birthday parties and such events. Never a red eye problem. The quality of the photo is much improved over the "straight on" position. I won't repeat all the positive things said about this unit in the other reviews, except to say that I agree with all the praise this SB 400 has earned. I would appreciate a rotating head on the flash, but then it wouldn't be as inexpensive as it is now. I have not had a low battery life problem, but if you do do, try the Sanyo Eneloop batteries or 8X Energizer lithium product. I wonder why I waited to get this SB 400. Well, I guess I didn't need it until the 600 developed it's problem. The 400 does 85-90% of anything I need and feels so natural and non-cumbersome atop the D50. I'll have the 600 repaired, but have the feeling I'll be using the 400 much more than first expected. Don't let it's small size fool you. It's a fine and powerful little flash which, I think, you will come to appreciate more than you expect.
Fits well, protects the lens, doesnt distort the image quality. What else can you ask from this kind of filter?
These pads do their job well and are perhaps mandatory at higher magnifications. Their effect is more noticeable on hard surfaces that on turf and are more useful there. My only gripe is with the price; they would be a fantastic value and a no-brainer at $25-30 for the set. But for $45-60, I think the manufacturer is making quite a profit for what amounts to jello-filled plastic. That's not to say that these aren't quality pieces, but they aren't carbon fiber either. If you have vibration problems at higher magnification, you'll want them, and fortunately Amazon saves you a few dollars over some other sites.
I'm an ameatur photograper and student. I used to just take pictures for fun, and never thought much of it. My pictures were average, and when I got a really good picture, I was surprised. Then I got the Rebel 2000 as a gift. At first I thought all the lenses and focusing would be a pain. But you don't have to do any of that. The camera does just about everything for you. Since then, friends and family have asked me to take pictures for them, and some friends have even tried to pay me for them. It's the simplicity when you get a picture back of you and your friends in the perfect light, and all the colors are vibrant. Just as vibrant as the realy day you took them.
Works fine under light load, but starts dropping packets like crazy under even medium loads. Goes into an odd state where a whole lot of data seems to disappear mysteriously, even when the network is mainly idle.Rebooting the affected servers or changing their ports does not help.Resetting or power-cycling the switch DOES help, and it cures the problem until it gets overloaded again, then it comes back in time. Tried swapping this for another switch of the same model/revision, same problem. Tried using a switch from another manufacturer, and problem did not occur. We've seen it many times and it is 100% an issue with the switch.There are apparently two radically different hardware revisions for this switch, both are apparently being manufactured at the same time. This is the older version. I don't know if the newer version has the same problem, but netgear makes it clear on their website that there is no way from looking at the box to see which revision is inside, there is no way to trade in an "old" style for a "new" style, and there is no way to request the purchase of a "new" style only.I suspect they know they have a problem.We have the 48-port version of this switch that has the "newer" hardware and we don't see the problem there.Note that although some of their products work, Netgear's technical support is beyond terrible. I've found it easier to return their gear or throw it away when it develops a problem, don't even bother calling.
I reviewed many mounts for my 42 inch plasma and found that you can spend as much as 500-800 at best buy and circuit city for the same capabilities as this mount. Bought the mount and extremely satisfied with the performance and look. Have had many comments on the mount and how the T.V. can come about 2-3 feet off of the wall. This is a great buy and you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend
They are what they are. If you find yourself wanting to buy things off the Xbox Live marke then I highly recommend you get these. If you don't then there is no real reason for you to buy this. I buy my Microsoft Points from Amazon because there is occasionally a small discount and can get triple points on my Amazon card.
I'll start off by saying as headphones they are the best pair i have ever owned. i love to listen to music on them. GREAT quality. You can easily tell the difference in bit rate due to the high quality of them. The microphone works perfectly fine as you would expect. The only down side to these is after a couple hours of use my ears get really hot and they start to hurt.
I got this product as I wanted to consolidate all of my data either on my desktop machine or notebook. As my notebook is equipped with bluetooth and wireless options, which is connected to the desktop via wireless. This product gave me flexibility to connect this iPAQ either thru wireless or bluetooth to either of my machines without worrying too much. I really LIKED this felxibility which is found very convenient.Nice processor speed, colors, screen resolution, remote features and above all the finger print authentication system is cool on this small wonder. Further enhanced with software package which is essential for every type of user.If the price is somewhere less or equal to $..., I am sure this product has taken the lead as SUPERSELLER in PDA market.Just use it immediatley out of the box.......you will love this small feature packed unit.
I have bought the Canon digital camera and the rechargeable battery charge kit and have to agree that it was a very good choice. I am quite happy with both and would recommend it to anyone looking for a camera.
Although Amazon lists this product as a USB 2.0 cable, it in fact is not. The package states the cable is capable of transmitting data at 12 Mbps and does not claim to be a USB 2.0 cable. There are cheaper USB extension cables on Amazon that perform at that level. Might want to check them out instead of buying this one.
The CD changer was delivered within the time frame noted at purchase and arrived in good shape. The unit performs well and we are pleased with the sound
Okay, let's get something straight: The only things people go wild over sound nowadays are the little gizmos (mash, esp2, x-bass, groove, s-woofers, etc.). THEY ARE NOTHING BUT FANCY NAMES FOR WOOFERS AND EQUALIZER SETTINGS. you can create all of these effects and settings with a good receiver and equalizer. That said, this is a sweet mini-system. like all of them, this is really made for dorm rooms and those in apartments and such. it is not designed to do house parties or anything big. but for what it is supposed to do, it is great. with three speaker wires as opposed to two, the sounds comes out cleaner with the seperation of the parts of a sound wave (highs, mids, and lows, ie treble, mid, and bass, respectively). The isolation of this lets the each part of the speaker concentrate on its own area. this is a good strategy, especially for these little systems, which have smaller speakers and sound. the box itself is also nice, with a 5-CD changer and decent decoding. i would have to say it would be a close match when it comes to CD decoding with Sony and Panasonic at the lead. their systems are known for clear sounding CDs, and this sucker keeps with the tradition, offering good sound for its price. the loads of extras are pretty useless and are pure glitz, but are nice features none the less. this baby is triple the fun, and for those of us stuck in dorms, will make others change to our religion of music from the amount of power she can push. the amp is nice, and will provide plent o sound for those who desire. in all, a good, solid buy.
Works as advertised. The tilt allows you to position it so that you should be able to use any plug in your car.
This tripod is excellent as a professional tripod. But it is too large for using during a trip. I keep this for a camcorder and order another travel tripod.
good luck with it so far, I also own an easy share by Kodak, it is far better. I saved alot of money buying through amazon. The Zoom is great!
I've owned this camera for almost 4 years now, and love it. Never had a problem with it. It's a very flexible camera capable of taking decent still photos and great video quality. The 3ccd allows great color processing, and the large LCD display makes it easy to see what's going on in filming or playback. Battery lasts a VERY long time with the LCD screen closed.
I purchased one of these to watch local TV while on trips abroad. Setting it up to work inside the home was easy. Unfortunately, setting it up for remote viewing is another matter if Slingbox does not automatically configure your router (and it didn't with my Westell 327). After untold hours of tinkering and testing at the local Starbucks I finally was able to view it remotely and it worked fine on a trip to Australia. I later had to reset my router though and have not been able to use Slingbox for remote viewing since then. I'm going to try HAVA.
This TV was my first HDTV and I'm really really happy with it. Mounted on my wall, it just made my living room practically double in size. My only complaint is that I cannot figure out a way to fully optimize the HD picture. (If someone knows of a way, please let me know.) But at the prize I paid - $684 - it's a tremendous deal.
Far from a tech junkie I found this small wonder perfect for my needs. I'm 59 yr.s old and wanted a FM radio to listen to while sitting on the beach or mowing the lawn... since receiving it I've downloaded many songs and was surprised to learn how easy it was to navigate. I am absolutely amazed of the sound quality coming from such a tiny package. Battery life before a required recharge is great. Very pleased with the product. Highly recommended...Samsung YP-T9JQB 2 GB Digital Multimedia Player (Black)
I purchased this mp3 player about 3 months ago, and let me say, I am extremely pleased with this product! I got a great deal on it buying from Amazon (about $55 I think). The Sd expansion slot is great as well, allowing me to have up to 3 gigs of music to play on this. The audio quality is important to me and this superseeded my expectations. The included earbuds have tremendous sound and bass clarity. I would reccomend this mp3 player to just about anybody looking for a great quality medium/high capacity auidio player and dosent want to spend the money on an ipod.
I wanted to get a new CD player so I searched for one using Amazon.com It took time but I decided on the Aiwa player. I got it for Christmas. After getting it out, I put in a CD and was moving the player around and it skipped. I thought there was something wrong. I then twisted the headphone jack and got a fuzzy sound. I thought, great, a CD player I wanted but something was wrong with it! Later, after using it more, it didn't do that anymore because I would try and see if I got the fuzzy sound. I looked in the direction about the CD player and it said to wait about 20 seconds for the EASS to start working more. Now, my CD player doesn't do it at all! The sound is good and even though you have to press the button to get more bass like just about all CD players, it sounds a lot better and isn't fuzzy. It doesn't make it sound bad like some other players would do. The headphones are a different design but are good and haven't really made my ears hurt. They might be the best headphones I have had. I didn't buy it because I was a jogger or a walker, I got it because it was the best one I found. So, if you are thinking about getting this CD player, don't think just because it says Cross Trainer that you shouldn't get it.
I purchased the Olympus Trooper 10X50 binoculars in preparation for a vacation to Alaska. I have not been disappointed with the binoculars based on the performance that they have exhibited. Great quality & functionality for the price.
would not format in my Philips DVR, despite the fact that the DVR manual listed them as compatible.Went to BestBuy & got Sony +RW & Verbatim +R which work fine, so the problem is not my DVR.
We sell antenna systems for government use. They use modems for connections to the antenna controls. This is a cheap effective solution for surge protection.
After looking at the reviews, here, I decided to get this printer, and after a month it still works really well. Good prints, and relatively fast. It took a couple times of running the programming disk through, due more to my lack of expertise, I suspect. A good buy!W.Callow
An absolute necessity when keeping the OEM radio and utilizing modern sound equipment in a vintage vehicle. Quality, professional look at an affordable price.
Boo-yah! This laptop is extraordinary for all of your computing needs. Listen, I'm on the go constantly, and whether it be for work or for pleasure, my new Gateway Notebook PC is my rock--my foundation. I use it for EVERYTHING. I must have the little fella on about fourteen to fifteen hours a day. I'm no computer expert, but here is some of the key criteria by which I feel comfortable grading it:Memory: Very strong. Whether I've shut down completely, or just left it on standby, my user name and preferences are always defaulted when logging into the Microsoft Hearts Network.Graphics: Excellent! From the sharp green background, to the detail of the "Q" on a Queen of Spades, the graphics on this laptop are top-notch, no matter what program you're in.Sound: Average. Some may complain there is some over-digitized and non-equalized wavelengths that occur, but I believe it depends on the programs you use most frequently. I find that the sounds effects of, say, cards shuffling or even the sounds made when cards are being passed to the player to your left or right are very realistic.Networking: As I mentioned, my networking needs are a very high priority, and I have been nothing but pleased with my Gateway's connectivity ablilities. No complaints whatsoever. Within literally seconds of logging on to the Microsoft Hearts Network, I am counting up my clubs and diamonds, with a smile on my face.Gaming: I don't have much time for games, so I don't feel comfortable rating this area.Advanced Functions: When I'm logged onto "the Network" I have a slew of advanced functions at my disposal. I may choose to changes options like Animation Speed, Computer Player Names...really the list goes on, although it actually ends there. As you can see, when you've got a Gateway Notebook, only the limits of your imagination are your limits.You may not need a laptop for all the same reasons I do--you may just be a college kid who has a term paper to write, or a granny who wants to send an e-mail to her dearest relatives halfway across the country, or a businessman who makes business on his computer--but for whatever your needs, what you need to do is get this computer now.
ACK!!!!! I should have listened to the others!! The plug doesn't connect worth a darn, you have to wiggle it ALL the time. Thought I'd get a good deal, failed. I'm going to give these to my little boy to play with and buy something that works!!
I don't know if this is the same model that I had, but I need a new vcr and this is going to be the brand that I choose, the reason being I bought one back in 1994 and it just recently stopped working, I think to have a vcr that works for 10 years is almost unreal, especially how much I used it, I usually tape between 6-8 hrs a day every day, and the 10 years that I had it, my father probably went through about 6-7 vcr's all different brands and some of them were well known like Sony & Panasonic (none of them quasar) and he just recently gave me one of his that he hardly used, and I'm already having problems with it. So as for the brand quasar itself, I think it is a reliable & smart choice!
J&R delivered the lens cap in five days, packaged with the care you might expect for an item costing ten times as much. A nice lens cap at a low price, with excellent service from J&R.
These Intex Soft pools are a very inexpensive way to provide a little summer fun for either adult's or the children. Bottom line it's not goin to be a 10 foot deep pool that everyone wishes they have- but when you get done mowing the yard or have friends over with kids- you will be thankful you have this easy set pool to cool off in. I am very pleased- simple set up- simple cleaning. Great purchase for the price- be sure to purchase a larger pump and the saltwater filter its the only way to go.P.s. Make sure the ground is level before you set up or else a EASY set up becomes very difficult
I have good news and bad news.First the good news.These headphones have awesome sound. They fit snugly and comfortably in the ear and do not fall out when I exercise.Now the bad. The insulation material is flimsy. I've already caused bare wire, and I don't handle them roughly. They are useless to me now. Too bad.
It appears very good. However, when you start using it, you will see some problems...
Excellent product for the price.No problems and came with all the adapters for different generation ipods.
T. Woodard's review is excellent. I just want to add a few more details from my buying experience.If you research this pair of headphones on Sony's (the manufacturer) web site, it seems to indicate that it's about a 1m (~3 ft.) cord, with a 2m extension for a total of about 10 ft. of cord. That is not the case. The product I received has a single, long, 10 ft. cord.I'm sure the headband was designed to make the whole unit more lightweght, but boy, I sure take care with the two thin strips of plastic which hold the left and right sides together.However, these are minor details compared to the incredible sound that I got. My previous best-sounding headphones was an ancient, 20-year old pair of Sony MDR-V2. I have mostly had light headphones with foam earpads, and the little earbuds that came with my cell phone.Compared to these, the MDR-XD200 reproduces amazing bass from the 40mm drivers. There are low ranges of songs that I never noticed before, and they make me want to listen to my entire music collection over again because it feels like I'll be hearing things for the first time. It's like when you're at high altitude, and the pressure is affecting your ears, then you move down to normal altitude, your ears clear, and you can hear better? That's what it feels like listening to these headphones over anything I've previously used.Now the real kicker: all this great sounds for $20! To get any better sound, you'd have to start at $50, and can quickly work your way up to $200.
First of All this All-in-One is great and works fine for me.The Bad thing about it is installation took long time, the Installation Disc came with it was corrupted and stuck at 90%, i had to download the drivers from website (it wasn't too hard however..).Another problem was after installtion everytime i started the printer it printed the test page, it happened like 9 times, finally reading the test page i figured out that test page was supposed to be scanned to align the printer (my bad).Other then that no problem at all, print quality is great and speed is very good for the price i paid. I bought 1315xi model which came with photo papers and i print few of them quality is almost same as the walgreen.Scanner is absolute perfect, scanning quality is amazing.The great feature i like about this one is stand alone copier, thats what i use this machine for most of the time. Copier is excellent.The bottom line, this printer is great for the price i paid,I read lots of reviews about people having problem with HP products, i am not one of them.Hey every product gives problem every now and then, HP products are tend to creat problem at installation, but once its installed it works fine.So if you are looking for Low Priced Good Quality product go with HP, if you have lots of buck to spend go with some thing else
I had one of these readers that my son and I shared. Found this one at a good price and decided to order it for my son to keep in his camera bag. Delivery was quick, packaging was ample and overall this was a great transaction.
The cable works great. It seems to be of very high quality. I would definately recommend and use again.
Thomson Electronics purchased Jensen. Thomson no longer will honor lifetime warranties on items purchased prior to July 2003. I hope they will honor their employees' pensions but given there casual attitude towards consumers I am doubtful.
The service was great. However, my Palm TX freezes about 60% of the time when I put in in the cradle, and I need to do a soft reboot. I do not, as of yet, have a fix from Palm.
The camera is very user friendly, my 3rd digital camera and this is the most user friendly I have seen yet.Both my 14 year old and my 10 year old grandsons use this camera with ease, including the movie mode. This does not mean that this is a bottom of the line camera. It is a VERY good camera for any user ablility and age.The down side is that it is almost impossible to find the accessories for this camera. Fortunately mine came with the AC adapter and the case that actually goes to this camera. I have not seen either anywhere online. There is also an optional remote control for this camera but finding it has proven to be unlikely at this time.But still; overall a perfect camera for someone/anyone who does not want to take time to read a manual.
This is the 5th of the I series GPS's I own for my whole family. I own 3 I-3'w and 2 I-2's. They are an invaluable tool for the everday driver and find them very accurate, durable and easy to use. Only problem I have had is the suction cups that mount to the windshield over time need to be replaced after a year or so. Size when you first see them you would think to be too small. Not so, more than adequate and you will find you use the voice primarily over time. Great for estimating arrival times for trips. Would buy again without hesitation.
It's not The Secret History; that much is obvious from the get-go. Readers who are disappointed that Tartt didn't write the same book twice aren't giving a young writer a change to grow and try something new. In evoking the lush, languid, and complex rhythms of childhood in Mississippi, Tartt succeeds admirably.Guess what? It's not a plot-driven mystery, and that's OK. Neither is life. If you can read for hundreds of pages marveling at the sheer beauty of language, dialogue that rings true, and strikingly accurate portrayals of children (which are notoriously difficult), you won't get frustrated waiting for the plot to move along more quickly. Drawing a nuanced picture of a whole community takes time.I admire a writer who can depict female adolescence with such unrestrained honesty. Such heroines are rare; good ones, even more so. I can't help but think that readers who feel cheated wanted a formulaic thriller with yet another male protagonist--not a piece of literature that breaks the mold.Remember, the big question of The Secret History wasn't the &quot;who&quot;--it was the &quot;why.&quot; Tartt is a genre-buster. Give the book a chance to breathe. It beats the sophmore slump.
I was on the beach on the east coast, when my old tiny plastic lense camera quit funtioning! It was time to buy an SLR camera! I was skeptical about the APS film. Was it really better? YES. This camera is extraordinarily easy to use, yet retains all manual funtions, if so desired. I love the three different &quot;angles&quot; available (wide, regular,panaramic), and when you get your film back, the proof sheet even outlines the picture to show you what it would look like if you took a panaramic shot, and ordered a &quot;regular&quot; size reprint! These angles are easy to switch between, on the back of the camera. The menu system to access most functions is intuitive and practical. In addition, I finally have a red eye flash that REALLY works. The auto focus is goof proof, providing just the right feel, complete with beeps and green lights. The pictures are crystal clear, you feel as if you could dive into them! If you are toying with the idea of buying a &quot;real&quot; camera, give this one a look! It's lighter in weight than my old &quot;waterproof active camera&quot;, and takes far superior pictures. These features plus the creative control both during the taking of the shot, and after you recieve your prints is outstanding. Would I make this purchase again? OH YES!
These is my third pair, they sat me about two years of extreme use a gym, jogging and travel. I look for these every time I need head phones.The are not comfortable for sleeping.
At about 1/8 of the price of the similar lens made by Sony, this lens is a good substiture. There is some slight blurring on the very corners of the screen, but most of the blurring is beyond the viewable region for most TV's so it's barely noticable. It doesn't work with the still photo mode on my HDR-SR1 but I use the still mode so rarely that it doesn't matter to me.
I had these along time ago, and I bought them somewhere along time ago. They were a great addition to my portable DVD player. The bass and treble sounded pretty good, much better than the small speakers that came with the portable DVD player. They are also good for to add to a portable LCD TV that you can use to listen and watch music videos or movies. So if the small speakers are getting on your nerves and you need real good sound, but is on a tight budget these speakers are better than nothing.
This was definetly one of the best DVD players for the size and price. I'm currently deployed to Iraq, and have had this DVD player for the last 10 months. The conditions are dusty and sometimes extremely hot. Not a problem for this DVD player. Never had 1 Issue with it. Great picture, long battery life(about 5 1/2 hours) and easy to use. Definetly recommend to anybody wanting a portable DVD player.
I was looking for something to help me stop making CD covers and CD copies. I wanted to play directly from the PC in all of the house. And it works with the Xmod wireless! Easy to install and very good sound! No regrets at all! Great sollution and no cables nothing! Very easy as well as you can disconnect each room seperatly as well. So very flexible as well! GREAT BUY!!!
I'm using two of these with my first generation Intel iMac. When they work, they work great. However, 3 or 4 times a week, whenever I reboot or turn on the computer, many of my USB 1 and 2 devices fail to function despite secure connections and fully operational hubs (both plugged in). The only way to get the devices working again is to completely disconnect them from the hub and reconnect them. I also use BootCamp and the issue persists in both Leopard and Windows XP plus rebooting from one OS to the other compounds the issue. I like these hubs, but this issue has me on the lookout for better technology--which I haven't found yet.
Had this drive installed for several years and found it to be dependable and fast. This Raptor drive spins at 10,000 RPM's and is much faster than the UDMA drive that I'm currently using (If the SATA controller on my motherboard hadn't crashed, I would still be using the Raptor).Unfortunately, it is noisy compared to some drives.
I like this player very much.First, it is very easy for using. I believe for any electronics, easy using is the first for user. Every step is so simple. You will never feel pain to find out how to use it.Second, transfer songs is just copy and paste. That's it! Before I bought this player, I have a Sumsung 20G player. But transfer songs is so difficult. Many songs can't be transfered for no reason. But for this player, what you need to do is drag the songs and put it into player. Just like using a usb drive. Then, enjoy~~~~Third, it can be used as a usb drive. I really need this function. I don't need to pay money for another 512M usb drive.The last and very important thing is the sound is so great~~~~The only pity for me is it can't be extended by SD card. If this works, I think that will be perfect for me.But I like it!
But costly in terms of ink replacement cartridges.We have had this printer for over 3 yrs and works like a charm. It is exclusively dedicated to print photos and it gets a lot of use.We have not had any problems with it and frankly, for heavy office/document work, nothing beats a laser printer. We have had our Laseerjet4 for almost 12yrs (great work horse). The HPphotosmart prints the pictures as clearly as they are seen on the screen. When comparing a set developed in the lab and the prints made at home, we are very pleased with the details and quality.The ink cartridges as stated above are expensive, but even using a refill kit, the results are incredibly good. If you are into refilling it yourself it will cut your cost tremendously.The "fuzzy" not clear images stated in another post, may have more to do with the resolution of the picture taken by the camera than with the printer. Good software for twiking the pictures is a must.
The laptop is great. Sturdy, fast, very nice sreen with excellent sound system. My only gripe is the shrunken Shift and Forward Slash keys on the right side of the keyboard. They added another set of up-down-right-left arrows to the keyboard and they accomplished it by shrinking the Shift, point and forward slash keys to half their size. This makes regular typing a little awkward and needs getting used to.
I just started viewing this t.v. a couple of days ago. I am more than impressed with the picture quality and the overall look of this t.v. The price was unbeatable and having it for my XBox 360 or future PS 3 is just what the doctor ordered. 1080p is where it's at and gaming as well as programming looks beautiful. A must buy for anyone looking at a great t.v. with a superb price.
Maybe I should read the description better, but I was disapointed to find out, when receiving it, that this is JUST a USB Key with a pen and anemic led light.No "swiss army stuff". Not even a knife. I thought all swiss army knives are supposed to have, you know, a knife?That said, the USB key is very tiny, almost too small on its own (detached from the swiss army non-knife housing), so it's good it has a "home" within the casing, otherwise it would probably go missing.
I received this product in a timely fashion and when I hooked them up, they seemed to not fit "snug" like they should. I bent the outer ring slightly and they are now a more snug fit. Seems as if a product this simple would be flawless.
If you plan on connecting the camera to a computer via a USB connection, then this product is probably a must buy, else you'll drain the batteries a lot. However, if you have some type of Compactflash peripheral (I have one on my HP 1315 printer), then you can copy directly from the card to your PC. Hence, no need to power the camera. If this is your situation, I'd just buy an extra battery, and possible the 12v adapter so you can charge the battery in the car. Unfortunately, the latter is not sold at amazon.com, at least not at the time of this writing...
I THINK THIS IS AN AWESOME DEAL FOR THE PRODUCT..ITS A VERY AFFODABLE PRICE FOR GOOD QUALITY MECHANDISE..THATS ALL!!
I purchased this armband about a year ago and it is still working great. This is more dependable then my iPOD and is great to use for cardio and working out. I think this is a great buy for the money and the band has held up very well to this point.
This HP all in one printer/copy/scanner is just great. I've had mine for about a month now and I haven't had a single problem thusfar.As far as printing, the printer is much like previous models of HP laser printers. The prints come out flawless and are crisp and dark. Speed was very important in buying a laser printer and this one lives up to my expectations.The copy/scanning property of this AIO printer is easy to use and very powerful. While I can't copy color photos (b&w; laser printer), the scanning of any image, color or not, comes out pretty well on the computer. It is easy to tell the AIO printer to scan an image from the computer and the picture is conveniently saved as a jpeg at a location of my choosing. No fuss or hassles.I'm currently a college student and copying class notes or study guides has never been easier. I just put the stack of papers into the copying tray, tell the printer to copy them, and it's done...quickly. Long gone are the days when I had to run to the library or copy store and find change to get copies. This thing does it all.The ONLY reason why I gave it 4 stars is because of the printer's size. It is big. I imagine it is quite difficult to pack a printer/copier/scanner all into one printer and maintain a small size, but I think HP may have been able to do it. This printer does take up a large amount of desk space compared to other printers I've seen. However, it still beats having a separate printer and scanner, so I won't complain too much.
I purchased the archos 605 after researching on several web sites. I returned it after having it for two weeks due to the following:1. The user interface was difficult to use. Navigation required too many key presses and many menus were confusing.2. The battery life seemed quite a bit shorter than promised.3. Synching with windows media player was a little mysterious.4. A useful storage case wasn't provided with the unit and what seemed like a reasonable one on the archos web site wasn't available for purchase (out of stock).5. Fit and finish were okay but the entire look was "old school"6. The charge cable comes out of the bottom of the unit making it difficult for the unit to stand up while watching a movie.7. Copying files to the unit took too long.8. The unit had password issues on some wireless networks.9. The web browser was not usable for me.10. No place to store the stylus.What I liked:1. The screen was really nice. Watching a movie was pleasurable.2. Copying files to the appropriate directories was easy3. Buttons so you don't have to touch the screen.4. Built in speaker for those times you would like to share a video.My intended use: International air flights for music and video entertainment. I'll wait for the next generation of products.
Pros:- Nice LCD screen.- Can put wallpaper on the background of the LCD (superfluous).- Configuration software *looks* nice.- Has support for a lot of devices.- Can set up complicated tasks/activities on one button.- Rechargeable.Cons:- Expensive.- Software requires an internet connection to use (unnecessary!)- Software is not for beginners.- Doesn't seem to be a way to (easily) move commonly used device functions to the beginning of the list, so some functions require you to go through 10 pages to get to what you want!- Configuration is tied to your Logitech user account, not stored on the remote, so if you lose your account, you have to start all over.- Half of the time, an activity doesn't complete, so you have to turn on a device manually or use the "help" feature of the remote (when a remote needs a "help" function, it's too complicated).- After a year, the volume up button has stopped working.- Seems to have a delay when pressing the buttons, so the device keeps registering button presses well after you have stopped (might be configurable in the settings).
This mat works well to protect electronic components from electrostatic shock.The mat is white to provide high contrast and visibility, but it might havebeen nice if it were offered in another less gaudy color. But I have toadmit that white is the most practical color to work with.You may need to devise another grounding device to connect the alligator clip, becausethe coiled cord is not long enough.I have had no problems with this mat, and it does its job, so I give it 5 stars.
I own this as well as several other Linksys products and find that this card works well. Linksys may have pushed this technology out the door a little too soon and as a result the card can be quirky. However, I have found that Router/Access Point firmware upgrades to the router and driver updates for the PC Card have helped to reduce most of my problems - the majority being drop-offs. You can find firmware upgrades and patches on the Linksys site under "support." If you are new to firmware upgrades, you may want to contact Linksys to walk you through your first upgrade.If you are using Windows XP and somewhat familiar with computers try using Windows XP to configure the card (under properties of My Network Places then properties of the card) rather than using the software that comes with this card. This has cleared up some of the issues I was having.Additionally, I would recommend using WEP and disabling SSID broadcasting on your router (at a minimum) to increase security. It isn't very difficult for your neighbor, or others, to access your access point/router when you use your router with the default settings.Also the 54G card and router are really only beneficial if you are in a network environment where you are sharing information between 2 or more computers. For one computer cruising the internet, the 54G product line does not add any more value. Your typical high speed connection (cable modem or dsl) travels at approximately 1.5 Mbs/sec, whereas the 54G product line travels at up to 54 Mbs/sec. You really don't need to know what Mbs mean to understand that if you have a card that can use up to 54 of something, but your internet speed can only run as high as 1.5 of something, what is left over is not utilized and can be over kill. If you are using only one computer to connect to the internet and do not plan on networking computers together then the "B" series of wireless devices may be all you need - saving you money. Where the 54G product line shines is when you are passing information between two or more computers, within a local network.
I dont understand this at all.I have always been a big fan of amazon so far.The ad (on amazon) for this discman said it is 99 bucks and now it is being sold at 59 bucks, that is a net saving of 40 bucks.But this is not true sony actually lists this product at 59$.So there is no net savings involved at all.Infact every sony product listed on this page is overpriced and the price slashing is just a farce.Why is this?.To check this out see the prices on sony.com
Very good product. Does just what it promised. Good delivery time.
I have not tried inscribing the discs, but the price is excellent and Verbatim are always reliable. I highly recommend these discs!!
I didn't need to use the whole 50ft of speaker wire because I only hooked up a pair of speakers to my computer, but purchased the additional length for future use. The wire itself is very high quality and 14 gauge is just right for me. I would definitely buy from Leviton again. Not to mention, the speaker wire was very appropriately priced!
Costs too much, but works well. No alternatives, unfortunately (off-market brand I tried was worthless).
I'm very impressed! I especially like the long playing life of a single AAA battery.
THIS PRODUCT IS GREAT I'M SURE BUT FOR ONE CATCH...YOU HAVE TO HARD WIRE THE CB RADIO TO THE AUTO'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM YOURSELF. PERHAPS NOT A PROBLEM FOR SOME BUT FOR OTHERS (MYSELF INCLUDED)IT IS I AM SURE. IT IS MY FAULT THAT I DID NOT NOTICE THIS IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRIOR TO ODERING. I JUST WANTED A CB RADIO THAT I COULD PLUG INTO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND GO. THIS IS NOT THAT TYPE OF CB UNIT. FOR THIS REASON ALONE I RETURNED THE UNIT TO AMAZON.COM SO NOT TAKING ANYTHING AWAY FROM THE CB ITSELF ....JUST BE AWARE THAT ONE HAS TO WIRE THE UNIT TO THE AUTO AND NOT JUST PLUG INTO A LIGHTER....
Got it at Circuit City for $120! Lots of bang for the buck. Plays almost all types of DVD and CD out there. So it's got only one audio input (and RCA at that), the 200w is more than enough for a medium size room.
The m:robe 500 is a great looking player with very cool functionality. Everyone that sees me with my m:robe wants to get one. Highly recommended!
You get exactly what you paid for. A replacement blade & a replacement foil. They are quite easy to install, and make your razor function pretty much as new.
This is a fabulous earphone great sound quality, and due to it's unique design it doesn't fall out of your ear while running or working out. The cost is very reasonable. I assume that you can get a better sounding earphone, but you would have to pay a lot more for it.
I expected this package to be OK but was pleasently supprised as it surpassed my expectations. The camera does NOT have to be set to "conversion lens" setting,the full range of zoom is effectably multiplied 2X. The wide angle works fine as well, but I really like the Extra Macro lens that is part of the lens. I was able to focus very close up on a flowers pollen grains for a cool photo. The PL & UV filters make a big difference in picture contrast. Although the original shipment got lost and I had to contact the company, they QUICKLY sent out a replacment.Overall I am VERY SATISIFIED !SONY DSC-S75 S70 S85 CD400 CD500 HD LENS & FILTER SET
I found this player for $... US on Amazon.com and at that price there really was no comparison for all the functionality. I tried the iRiver 390T first ($...), but returned it because it couldn't pickup most stations on the FM receiver. So far the MPIO can pick up about 90% of the stations my car can get.The included headphones are fine for the average consumer, although they were a bit too big for my ears. Some reviewers have complained about weak bass, but most audiophiles won't be using them anyway. The player sounds great with my Sony MDR-V600 headphones, but also sounds nice with my Sony $20 in the ear sport model.The unit does pick up smudges/fingerprints easily, but it's so cool looking and small you won't care. It's easily the smallest player on the market today. Pretty solid construction except for the USB cover which seems a little thin.The software gets the job done. You won't be using it as a replacement for Windows Media Player however. The plugin for Windows Media Player works well for copying music, but I couldn't use it to create new folders. If they fix that I won't use the MPIO software at all (except for firmware upgrades.) Be sure and update the software and firmware to the latest when you get the unit. The CD was an interation behind.Voice recorded works well. Great for taking quick notes for those of us advancing in our years quicker than we would like.Updates to other reviews:- The much maligned case has been fixed! It's actually quite nice. No need to cut wholes or anything. It has a belt clip, and comes with a wrist strap and also a neck strap (with detachable clip.)- Also, the USB cable is easily replaced, just get the 4-pin mini-USB not the slightly more common 5-pin. Still easy to find.Overall I'm very pleased with this model. Add a 256MB SD card (only $... at COSTCO) and you've got a lot of CD's in a really small player. Enjoy!
I use it as adaptor for my radio trigger and works great. Construction quality is not the best.
I got mine over a year ago and it's been on the shelf collecting dust most of the time. It was very difficult to work with - It was difficult to get reception and I could never get the volume to adjust.I was hoping for more of a "plug-and-play" experience and this is anything but.I've just renewed my XM subscription, so maybe I'll just get a new system that's actually usable.
The product lost my data after less than 6 months. It said I had a "broken share".I asked Lacie tech support how to recover my data and some idiot there wrote back with instructions on how to reformat my hard drive to wipe out my data.I then called Lacie tech support by phone. After >30 min on hold, I talked to a rep who asked me to upload my System Log. I did so later that day and wrote to Lacie asking what the system log revealed and received no response. Instead I was told to erase the "broken share" and establish a new share with the same name. That had no effect. I then asked two more times what the System Log revealed and received no response.Finally, I was told that it was unfortunate that "my computer suffered data corruption" but it was beyond Lacie tech support's "prerogative and mandate" to help me, despite the product being under warranty. Instead I was instructed to go find a third party data recovery shop and was provided no insight into why this happened and why I should ever trust my data to that drive again.I have been a computer user for ~30 years and have never received such poor tech support. The product is under warranty and has never been moved or unplugged since it was originally connected. To have it die within 6 months is unacceptable. To have tech support refuse to take responsibility for the company's own products is egregious.Avoid Lacie products if you have value your data - or you will be sorry! This company does not care whether its products work - they just want your purchase money and will promptly ignore you thereafter!By the way, Lacie also fails to reveal upfront that the USB port on the back of the product that supports a second hard drive only supports FAT32 format! FAT32 cannot handle drives of the size necessary to backup the BigDisk (i.e. 1 TB).
I have a 2002 VW Jetta. The item title SPECIFICALLY says it fits 2002 and up VWs. It does not fit my jetta, it doesn't work at all.
Very nice product. Bought for my son to have in his great grandfather's pickup truck. Fun to have and helpful on trips. Product shipped quickly. Arrived on time and when promised. Very satisfied. Would order from seller again.
I like the player, it looks sleek, but the Fast Forward is very functional, it's to fast, without very many adjustable speeds like other dvd players. It's very loud too, it sounds like it might shoot the movie back out at you. The picture is fine, set up was easy, but I think I should have waited for the new sony's to be released.
This ethernet cable does its job. Dependent on Amazon's current pricing, this short 10ft cable can be a real good deal for someone looking for an extra cable. And you can't go wrong with the Belkin name.
Oh, yes, I've got it: JUNK!!!
I like this product because now I can digitize my VHS or any analogue material to my PC without the need of capture cards. just hook the RCA cables to this unit and output to PC via fire wire cable. The quality is nice but not professional; I still see some grainy picture!I tried the component (RGB) outputs but it did not work, I don't know what was wrong!overall nice product for the simple work I do.
I bought Sony headphone a few years back, because I like the brand. Sony's in-ear headphones fell apart. To be exact, the leads changed texture, becoming sticky and rubbery and then fell apart. So after two sets I realised it was a product problem not a one-off and chose these Sennheiser ones instead. They work. They're still working (running, commuting, but mostly running - in the rain etc), they still sound great and they're really comfortable (and that's coming from someone who hates wearing some kinds of in-ear headphones). Get 'em!
It won't charge my iPod or my eBook at all. It is worthless except to charge my laptop and cellphone at the same time.
Previous to this, I had bought a d-link router which no matter how many times I flashed its firmware, would just constantly connect and disconnect anything hooked into its network, even if the computer was right next to the router. Initially this router did that, but then I upgraded its firmware, and it got better. Then I upgraded its firmware to the beta version available on their website and no longer had problems with things disconnecting.I haven't tested it's range 'cause I'm using it in an apartment.
I really can't compare these headphones to any other brands as they are the first I have owned. But, I love them! After years of flying and noisy jet engines, finally, peace. I've used them with just the noise-cancelling as well as with a music link. I thought the sound was great. No complaints here, I love them!
Do not buy this product online because there is no warranty for the product, except for those sold by an installer.Although the Master is still working the mutiply CD player went bad in six months it was then I learnt about the warranty issue. So please watch out.
I got this USB sound card to replace a bad sound card in a used Pentium II Thinkpad that I got. I am running Ubuntu Linux 8.10 which recognized the sound card, though you need to make sure it is OSS rather than ALSA on the settings. I had some reservations about ordering it, because of the number of reviews that had complaints. The sound was about the same quality as the sound card would have been if it was working, which is all that I wanted. The USB plug did not fit the side port, it was too thick on the plastic to snuggle in, so I used an extension USB inbetween and it worked fine. I did not want to buy a more expensive USB card and this one did the job. I did not test the microphone and do not know how it works.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Tis little pocket size device finds hot spots without having to boot up your computer. It gives the name of the connecton and whether or not it is encrypted. If more than one is in the area, it will show them all. It also indicates signal strength.
I bought this VGA cable to connect my laptop to display on my TV. It works pretty well as expected at beginning. But after about 3 months, it adds other colors to the display from time to time. I have to twist the cable to show the right color and it's not stable either.
Corsair 2GB PC6400 800MHz 240-Pin DDR2 RAM (TWIN2X2048-6400)Already own 2 sticks in my custom computer. Great ram but when I bought it , it was sold by Amazon set 20 days out delivery and tigerdirect had it in stock.Now after a quick call the amazon one has been removed or combined to be bought quickly and smoothly through Tiger Direct.Thumps up Amazon.com quick response and very curtious customer support.
This is a great dvd/cd player. We where looking for one with a disc changer so we could play worship cd's continously and also play dvd's. So far this is working great! Great price for a great product.
I've been a professional photographer for more than 30 years (4x5, 220, 35mm, etc.) and a maxim is: NEVER use an unknown piece of equipment for an unrepeatable event! My old 35mm died on the day I had to fly out for a funeral. I bought the D-565 and 128Mb card at a supermarket on my way to the airport. READ THE MANUAL, loaded fresh batteries, shot test pix at airport - SMILED!! Bottom line: Great focus, color saturation, flash/fill, ease of use, subject satisfaction! 6 to 8 shots on alkaline batteries - ordered AC Adapter from Amazon.com - carry pocket full of AA's when prowling for shots. Love it! Pix are incredible on my Big-Screen TV!!Gripes: Sucks AA's dry far too quickly. REALLY needs NiMH's or recommended AC adapter for downloads, etc.Get a D-565 while you can and get out there!
Fast, good price, and original product.Thanks,I will buy again from this seller!
Let aside the fact that a casette plug beats it anyday audio wise, the device accepts too much interference. Aside from that, the + - buttons on the device do halt and wouldn't work perfectly.The device may be good in comparison with another transmitter, but being a casette user to link my iPod to the car, this is was a bad choice I've made!
These seem to be a better way to carry data than a bulkier USB stick. They work fine on my Mac's.
The power adaptor works with all riovolts (4.5 volt DC)The tape is excelent quality also. Most tapes alone, or adaptors alone cost 20$ plus.. this way u get both for 1/2 the price!
I bought this to replace an old cassette adapter I had that broke, and it works even better than the old Sony one. Plays music directly from my smartphone so I can listen to Pandora in the car.
The replacement battery's external appearance was very similar to the APC battery that it replaced. Of course, the important parts cannot be seen, only experienced...so time will tell. However, as one reviewer has noted, the plastic tab used to more easily remove the battery from the UPS housing was on the wrong end of the battery. It was attached to the same end as the electrical connector and would be useless if installed as delivered. Before installing the battery into my SmartUPS 1400 (discontinued model), I carefully removed the plastic tab (the adhesive is pretty strong) and moved it to the opposite end. Then I connected the terminals and easily slid the new battery into the UPS housing; the fit was fine. One small gotcha makes you wonder about quality control though; I have never seen this mistake when I have opted for APC replacement batteries.Update 8/26/2011Unfortunately, through no fault of the battery, I have just had to replace this battery. It seems I had plugged my UPS into an outlet that was controlled by a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). The outlet is on the other side of a kitchen wall and I had never had any problems with it previously and was completely unaware that it was a GFCI circuit. Anyhow, I was gone for several months and the circuit had tripped (during a thunderstorm I think, because it just happened again last night). Once the circuit tripped, the UPS got no power. That's how you kill a UPS battery; let it drain and stay drained. I had removed everything from the UPS, but of course left it plugged in so it wouldn't die during my absence. Oh, well. I have since run a heavy power cord from a nearby non-GFCI outlet. Hopefully, this update will save someone else from making a similar mistake. Good luck!P.S. The latest replacement battery came with the plastic tab on the correct side! yay!
Earbuds sound great with mp3 player or dvd player. I was pleasantly surprised they sounded so good, very comfortable and sturdy too. Would highly recommend.
I tried twice to get the card to work and nothing. My PC says it's not there.So I gave up on it for awhile.Then I upgraded to Windows Vista and thought I'd try again. But then I fnd out ADS offers no Vista support for this card. None. Zilch.Several other brands do. I wish I'd bought one of them instead.
I replaced an aging Linksys wireless router mainly to take advantage of the 'n' capabilities. The DIR-655 has lots of features for those who want to tweak a little. One is the ability to set the wireless transmitting power (L, M, H). This is great for those who don't want to share their wireless with nearby neighbors or for those who just want less wireless power flowing through their bodies :)I have two wired PC's, a Netgear Duo NAS, and three wireless laptops talking to the Dlink. So far no issues.
Even though this item claims to record from your TV, it does not, however, the Vendor I bought it from was one of the best I've ever dealt with!!!! I'd recommend J&B Store for purchasing ANY merchandise, they were professional, reasonable, and fair regarding buying items from the Internet that you think can do one thing from the bogus advertisement, but cannot. They were quick about refunding my money, and it was a pleasure to do business with their company.
I've been using a Valentine One for years, but my newly acquired vintage sports car does not support a power source, so I had to go with a cordless model. Since this appears to be the only one that doesn't "go to sleep" while turned on, I was attracted to what promised to be better performance than the typical cordless detector. I've been surprised by how good the performance has been. It's no V1, but it's a very good detector, and the cordless convenience is great. It runs for a couple weeks between chargings. I wish the alerts were louder, as I'm using it in a convertible, but I can still hear it go off. Highly recommended, especially at this price point.
Last November I bought this system for my husband for his birthday. After getting it home, and setting it up, it did NOT work. Like others, it did not recognize a disk. I took it back down, returned it, bought another one, it worked. For about 6 months of extremely occasional use. Maybe 6 times. Now it does not work. Now it skips every 10-15 seconds through movies. So.....we called Philips, since it was still under warranty. They sent us a new one. It does NOT work. NOW we have to call them again. Wow, what a vicious circle. This will be the last Philips product that we purchase. I am calling on Monday to request that they reimburse us our 250.00 that I payed for it. I will give the money to Sony instead. I like their products and should have stayed with them to begin with. I am a full time nursing student and money is a little shy around here at the moment, but like the others said: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
Its a cable that works, nothing more to really say. It replaced a shorter USB cable for one of my devices.
I am the reviewer of the Chicago Soundtrack and Ereth's Birthday. I Love movies and cameras and all kinds of gadgets. I thought it was so generous of my parents to buy me a video camera! It's the best camera out there, all the advertisers and critics say! And i agree! To Record, press The Red Button and camera, to play, press the red button to turn it of when you're finish filming, and to play it, turn the dile on camera, to VCR! I hope my review was helpful to people in need for a video camera! It makes and excellent present! You can get one at Best Buy! That's where I Found mine! But, Amazon has very, very, nice unused video cameras in boxes! Enjoy!
I seem to be among the many unlucky ones who encountered a problem with a cracked LCD. I bought my camera less than 3 weeks ago and was extremely happy with it. It is light-weight, beautifully designed and takes great pictures. Then the other day, my LCD mysteriously cracked! It was always in my purse and I have it safely tucked in a thick camera case so I dont know how that could have happened. I never dropped, banged or abused it in any way. There was not a single scratch on the exterior of the camera so I dont know how the LCd could have been damaged. (The Canon representative I talked to said it may have been exposed to extreme heat or cold which causes damage to the LCD. But I never kept it in any place over a normal room temperature.) I just turned it on and a white screen with purple jagged lines appeared on the LCD. And all this happened 2 days before I was suppose to leave for my vacation to Hong Kong, which was the main reason I bought the camera in the first place. Very disappointing!! Fortunately, the online store I bought it from is willing to exhange the camera for a brand new one. I decided to get the same model however because many of my friends have had the Canon cameras (the SD200, SD300 AND SD400) for years and they havent had any problems with it. I figured this one I got was a defective item and i'll have better luck on the next one.
I bought two of these tweeters for an upcoming project as well as a pair of tweeters that Amazon doesn't seem to carry anymore. They're very plasticky, but don't be fooled by that. They produce nice loud sound, and the power handling is decent. You might even be able to get away without crossovers. Instead, use a bass blocker to prevent ruining them. But even if you do, you can go and buy another for THREE DOLLARS! Great price!
This is a very good deal, especially for people just starting recording on MD. Memorex were the first I bought with my player, and the quality is great and very reasonable in price (once I bought a 5-pack on clearance for 6.90!). Each disc comes in a slip case (save them they come in handy!), and has labels for the case, spine, and disc. Nothing fancy but it serves it's purpose. You have to write kind of small for each label also. No cool colors either, just grey, but this is still a really good buy. Keep buying from Memorex!
I bought these for my old parents who have a hard time hearing the TV. I put these on their chair side-tables to give them ability to control the volume and on/off settings. These are NOT stereo, but for them it makes no difference. Sound is clear with no noticeable buzz or interference from other electrical sources in the room. I find the auto tuning feature to be much better than an old pair of Recotons they had where one had to manually tune, which was a royal pain. These also come in black, but these white ones blend into the decor better. Good product with no complaints so far.
This is a great roomy bag, it has plenty of room, and well constructed. I'm not sure about the other reviews indicating poor workmanship. Maybe they got a bad one. I have 3 lenses and my Canon XSI and it still has room. Just can't go wrong w/ this price (31.95) & free shipping. Thank you!!!!
I was looking for a good quality well built radio. I tried many others, some that held the I-pod, some that had large speakers, none were any good. I needed a unit with great reception and fairly good sound quality. I read an article on the performance of Grundig, and I liked what I was reading. I recently purchased the Grundig S-350 AM/FM Shortwave Radio and I'm very happy with the performance.
Green power indicator flickered briefly when plugging in power adapter connector, but would not stay on.Removed cover and immediately saw that all the hand soldered joints for the connectors and channel selector switch were defective. They were dull gray with a globular pear-shaped appearance. A properly soldered joint will be bright and shiny conforming to the shape of the elements soldered with concave fillets. To acheive a satisfactory solder connection all elements of a solder joint must reach the melting point of solder, not just have a droplet of solder applied.This was an easy fix for me having thirty plus years experience in manufacturing electronics. BUT - a new item requiring repair is completely unsatisfactory.SONY CLEARLY HAS WORKMANSHIP, TRAINING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROBLEMS.
GOOD FEATURES:Great software: Transfer, archive, rip, download. All wonderful.Lots of memory: 64 MB with room for 128 MB more. I got a viking 64 MB card--I can just fit Banco de Gaia's Igizeh on to the card with a few MB to spare. That leaves another 64 MB free in the body of the player for whichever other trance tunes I happen to have lying around!Plenty of FM presets: 32! Wow! Maybe in San Francisco I'd be able to use half of them, but not in the vast cultural wasteland of greater-metro LA.Batteries: Comes with rechargeable AAA, but can use regular cells if no time to charge.ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT:Headphones are painful. snag my beard going on. hurt ear canals after a while. Plan to buy your own.Useless case. You cannot access controls when it's in case. Case has no belt loop. Phones must be removed to open or close case. What a waste! They should have either excluded the case or included a useful one.Installation. The software that shipped wouldn't install under Windows ME. The autorun program just hung. I had to install components manually, using the RUN feature of the start menu. The Digital Audio Center software never did run right, but a 15 MB download from Creative replaced that software with some that did OK.Audio Recording. Consider this a machine for making notes to yourself, not recording a lecture. Weak pickup, no provisions for external mic. No options to vary record quality, rate, or stereo/mono. Then you u/l the recordin as a NVF file. Still looking for a way to pull one of those into Sonic Foundry for editing.Docking Cradle. The mating connector is flimsy and slightly loose. I can imagine breaking it off if not careful. Concerned.OVERALL:I bought this as a dance machine. Works well. Small. Unobtrusive. I can pop in a memory card with a set of tracks &amp; then let the rhythms carry me away w/o disturbing anybody else with loud music. No moving parts. No skipping. I do need to get a better carrier.Five star concept, four star execution. Eagerly awaiting the Nomad III.(If you'd like to correspond about this review, click the &quot;about me&quot; link above to get my email address. Thanks!)
First off, these are a quality pair of binoculars. They fold up nice and small and fit into the included nylon pouch along with the USB cable and neck strap. They swing open to adjust for interpupilary distance, and then are focused using the barrel adjustment on the top of the unit. There is a diopter adjustment that would come in handy if your vision is different in each eye. Looking through the lenses shows nice full circles of light, belying the quality prisms within. The digital camera features seem to be a bit of an afterthought; 1.3 mega pix is a bit wimpy for a main camera by today's standards, but that said photos can come out pretty nice with some practice and understanding of the limitations. It is difficult to hold the binoculars steady enough to take a sharp photo over long distances, so you will have to brace yourself or lean on something. There is a screw adaptor on the base of the unit to accept any common camera tripod. The controls are very simple, and after a few minutes it is easy to learn to operate them without looking so you shouldn't have to fiddle with the camera while trying to focus on your subject. The camera will not pick up enough light to take good photos at night; that is to say that the resulting photo will not look as good as what you saw with your dark-adjusted eye. These should be perfect for daytime terrestrial photography however. The SD card and camera are mass-storage compliant, and came up without a hitch on Mac OS X, Win XP, and Redhat 9.The camera includes a timer feature and a video capture feature, and a simple editor that will allow you to delete the last photo taken or format the memory card. There is no facility for previewing photos through the binocular unit itself.There are a few annoying things about this unit. There is a 90 second timeout, after which it will beep and shut off power in order to save batteries (2-AAA's). These do seem to chew up batteries more than you would expect them to. Also they will beep for confirmation every time you turn them on, take a photo, or switch menus. It would be nice if it was possible to disable the beeping or at least turn down the volume. The camera does not seem to photograph at the same magnification as the main objective. There is a slightly larger field of view on the camera image, it seems more like 8x25 than 8x30. Overall a nice set of binoculars for nature or daytime terrestrial viewing, with the added gimmick of a rudimentary digital camera for impressing your geek friends and photographing birds / celebrities / neighbors for future recall. Hours of fun and entertainment. :)
You cant beat what you get for the money in this product. For a low cost you can increase the memory with a micro sd card. When the battery goes you can replace it with a new one and not have to throw it away. It has a good solid feel and does not feel cheap. Sound is decent and the features meet my needs. I am in my fifties and dont feel that I have to give in to peer pressure and buy an IPOD. If I had to choose between my Sansa and my Daughter's IPOD NANO I would choose the SANSA. The menu system is easy to navigate and works with windows media player 10 to easily add and remove music. You can also add and remove songs like a flash drive in the "my computer" section of windows. I have to admit that I am not totally up on the latest and greatest mp3 players on the market, but I have a technical background and based on my research I am satisfied with e260 base on the reasons previously stated.
I couldn't believe that the photographer's backpack with practically the most and consistently positive reviews was among the least expensive. This simply seemed too good to be true. Well, I got mine in the mail today and I'm not disappointed. The compartment size is great as well as the overall size (I'm 5'8"). The pictures posted will truly allow you to judge for yourself if your equipment will fit this pack or not. The shoulder straps may be a tad on the wide and stiff side but I expect they'll soften-up with use. I'll update this post if they don't. Bottom line: If the pictures look appropriate for your needs, I doubt you'll be disappointed.
This is a nice product. Quality build much like and apple product. Finds the directions needed quickly and reroutes fast. Touchscreen takes about 5 minutes to get the hang of and works with your fingernail tapping the screen and there is no need to get your finger tip placed directly on it.Nice bright screen too. At first I thought the 3.5 inch screen might be too small...nope it is is just fine and the graphics are slick. Well worth the $200+ bucks. My wife made fun of me and said " yep looks like a silly gadget only you would like". She likes the thing more than I do. She has no directional compass in her brain and cold get lost in a closet.The stupidest things I have heard about this product while reading other reviews -It doesn't say the name of the street you need to turn on.My comment to that would be - GOOD! It states clearly at the bottom of the screen in crisp text the name of the next turn you need to take and the distance until that turn. Plus you don't really want to hear some computerized voice butcher the name so bad it may confuse you and you wouldn't understand anyway. Good Job Tom Tom. Nice omit.This may be a bad thing for people who cannot read but are allowed to get drivers licenses anyway.Another thing that I found really really dumb. Someone said it takes up to 60 seconds for it to find a route across the country and that was just too damn long. (it takes about 2 seconds literally to find a local route) Seriously, if you are about to take a 4 day drive across the country and cannot wait 60 seconds to get the route then perhaps behind the wheel of a one and a half ton steel structure that travels at high velocity is just not the place for you. That's just my opinion I could be wrong.Buy this gadget. It's simplicity is wonderful and practical.
The Sony Mavica series started it all with the Floppy disk Cameras ( that are still the most popular camera for internet pictures.)Starting with the Mavica MVC CD1000 20X Zoom Sony did it again..Mini Compact disks, the CD1000 could only use read only disks - CD-Rs.With the CD200 Sony set real lead in Media with a camera that uses CD-R and rewriteable CD-RW disks. General Cost 50 cents for a CD-R and $2 bucks for a rewriteable CD-RW.Using the Small ring in CDrom drives the mini CDs work just like a normal full sized CD. Capacity from 150 to 220 Megabits, or 200 to 2500 pictures depending on your selected resolution for each picture.With all the newer operating systems XP ect the Camera Scanner wizards and viewers make it Childs play to download pictures and look at them. The camera is easy to use, anyone can pick it up and soon be taking digital pictures.The entire series of Mavica MVC CDs are great.. with the CD500 at 5 megapixels with upgraded Lazers and CCDs is the top of the line.
After reading reviews on every brand sold at Amazon I picked Pioneer since it was about the only brand that didn't have any complaints. I have only had it for a few days but the unit does exactly what is supposed to and does it excellent. It uses DVD- disks only but since I never have used DVD+ disks that option is irrevelent to me.
I used this mobo in a 2nd HTPC build and I couldn't be more pleased. Setup was a breeze and mobo arrived earlier than expected.
bought three of these to add HDDs to two HTPC units. Had no issues with screw holes. Worked for me. Purchased back in june of 2008.
I hoped to "clean up" my fm reception a bit with this antenna. I replaced my $2 indoor dipole antenna with this $30 antenna and discovered absolutely no difference in fm reception. The strong fm stations were still strong but the weak fm stations showed no improvement. Save your money or test it and return it as I did.
DON'T BUY THIS ITEM OR ANYTHING THAT GOES WITH IT! it is impossible to install buy yourself without messing up your car and no car shop will install it because it's junk. don't waiste your money! like i did...
El equipo es bastante bueno en relacion precio/calidad, el sonido es excelente, tiene varios modos de reproduccion.Lo bueno:- Sonido- Dise&ntilde;o- Muy facil de manejar- Plug & playLo malo:- Muy grande el reproductor- Los auriculares muy grandes, pesados e incomodos
It's not the lowest profile multiplug, but it's pretty good for the price and provides some protection to a second room LCD TV and DVD players. I also got the Belkin pivot protector which is better quality and more practical/utilitarian, but if you want to plug it and leave it alone for a few years, this works great.
I loved this set so much, I didn't stop. Got another pair and a 10" woofer too. The cost is great, and the sound too, and they look good and take up no room. Hanging or post mounts work out just fine. One center, two fronts, four surrounds and a Polk woofer too. Loving it! Wait... Is it thundering outside? No its Polking inside!
A very basic poster frame. Quick to assemble and stays together well. You simply won't find anything better for the price.
I purchased this monitor 3 months ago and have absolutely loved it. In reference to the review referring to compatability issues with ATI video cards, I would like to mention that I have used this monitor with both a lower end ATI 32 mg analog video card and encountered no problems whatsoever, and I have recently upgraded to a new ATI Radeon 9000 128mg video card and have encountered no problems. This monitor has worked flawlessly for me, and I love it.
This was a seamless transaction. It was delivered as expected and works well. I have not complaints.
This is the first MD recorder that I have gotten, and I love it. VERY easy to use, and I though, very intuitive. You do need extra cables to record from certin non-digital sources, but I had all those, and making the connections where very easy. If you are new, and want to get a great recorder at a great price, I definatly recommend this one.
I purchased this for my college-aged daughter who thought she was going to return to campus with our turntable. She is a great fan of late 60's through 70's music and loves our collection of vinyl. This item simply thrilled her when she saw it. To me, it reminds me of on old Thunderbird (turquoise and silver). The sound delivered is excellent. Unless someone is willing to spend many months looking through antique stores and salvation army shops, this player is a real find!
to be honest i was attracted to the price but also scared of it because it was so low. but this dvd player works well so far, although it's been only 2 wks. no automatic tray sliding in & out to load or eject, instead you have to manually open the flower-shaped door to insert or remove the dvd. the remote, which is so cute, is really tiny and so are the controls and the labels of these controls which makes it hard to read them. but the dvd player is still a great deal. it's purse-shaped with a large flower on it that holds the dvd, and a jewel for a power button. it's not heavy, big or bulky. all in all not a bad purchase and the most important part is that my daughter likes it.
i am a two time panasonic owner and love their products. i owned my previous camera for about 4 years and absolutly loved it. the only reason i upgraded to the dmc-fz8 is because the old on had a crack in the lens. which i didn't know about until i was on vacation. the dmc-fz8 is an execellent camera with more features than i could ever use. the zoom on this camera is incredible. although the pictures tend to get grainy at full extended zoom. anyone have any solutions to this grainyness? other than that i have had no problems. the dmc-fz8 was well worth the money i payed and would do it again. thanks to amazon for all the reviews and imformation which help me make my decision on what camera to buy.
We use these for bird watching on our property. We love them. They are inexpensive, but not cheap at all. No, we are not expert binocular users but these do the job for what we need.
I have spend considerable amounts of time in audiophile boutiques in various parts of the country and been astounded by some of he pricing involved in stereo equipment. These speakers are easily the best "value for money" I have purchased in a long time. They are beautiful finely crafted solid speakers with a sound quality that is clear, transparant, yet very warm. If you guard your budget carefully and aim to stretch your dollar for audiophile quality- then this is your speaker. Enjoy. HFG.
We love this photo printer....the price is good, the results are fabulous, and the supplies are very reasonably priced. One little glitch i noticed is that after a period of down time - for us about 2 months during which we didn't use it - the prints were not clear. I had it do a clean-the-nozzles (i forget what it's called officially) and then the prints were absolutely clear again. Very easy to use right out of the box, and the menus are easy to understand. I love this little Thing, especially when i think of all the money we've saved in prints!
Bought my Go510 on November 14 as a Christmas present for the wife. It comes with only 90 days of warranty. Today is April 6 and the thing is broken. For a few days it had trouble finding the satellites, then just went dead. It was never abused, never left the car. Out of warranty for just 45 days, $600 wasted. It is junk! Stay away from it!
After less than one year, I have also gotten the H03 error code, and the player is dead. This appears to be a common problem from other reviews I've seen.
I was paying Comcast each month for a modem and finally decided to buy the 5101--and chose this modem for two reasons: 1) the rented modem from Comcast was a 5101 and it ran perfectly for over a year, and 2) the positive reviews on this site.A quick call to Comcast and they provisioned the new modem with a new MAC ID and with my new IP address. Plugged in my router, rebooted the computer, and voila!The biggest problem was returning the Comcast modem--the company is on the other side of town.
I bought this product about 3 mos ago and use it (max) about 3 times a week to bring my 14.1" laptop back and forth to work- pretty light use. All ready the laptop sleeve seams have started to tear, the leather shows significant wear, and the bag has no solid insert in the bottom, so despite the cute little protective buttons on the buttons on the bottom, the minute you put your laptop in, the bag bottoms out. For the price, would put this on a recommended list, though it's a cute bag.
So easy to use and works great! I want to go places just to use it. Compared prices and got a great price on it too!
I am pissed that this card did not come with a case. Come on, SD cases sell for a penny on Ebay, how much money did the manufacturer save by not including a case, less than a penny. But it's a major inconvenience for me, now I have to buy a case for this card which is a spare and won't be in the camera. Transcend just lost a customer, I hope it was worth the penny.
This is the best case that I have ever owned. Very stylish and holds my Macbook Pro perfectly. Love all of the room and pockets. Excellent buy.
Best digital elph camera with a large LCD screen. Dont have a lot expectations from a 3x Optical zoom.
WARNING: DON'T PURCHASE ZUNE IF YOU ARE RUNNING WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER 2003!I made this horrible mistake and soon realized that Microsoft has zero compatibility of the Zune to this OS and you need the software for it to work. Other than that, it's been working fine, a little bulky and cumbesome but I knew that going into it. It sounds great and the battery life is pretty good too.
buy if you want options for wearing 2 ways...and bear in mind they require some pressure on outside(i wear a cap over them to press them down) to truly utilize bass-capacity; this said: 'can make the garbage sound inherent in an ipod sound stong-ballanced; if used on a more formidable sound-source, no pressure needed and sound is extraordinarily clear/strong
While the "like new" Jet Direct installed pretty easily and worked initially within days it failed completely and the vendor RASUL TECH has been ABSOLUTELY unresponsive to requests for a return or credit.
I really do like this case and I have had it for a while and it still works wonders. Keeps my MacBook safe from scratches and residue. Highly recommend to others.
For the gigs you get, your dollar goes far here. There are players out there still with less gigs that cost more than I paid a year ago for my zen.I've encountered some quirks, but most of them aren't critical. The leather carrying case that comes with it (for FREE... suck on that, iPod) covers the power port. Just drill a hole through the strap, though. Works great, doesn't look bad, and you'll never have to remove the player from the case.I got a car adapter, though the only one available was off by 0.2 mV. Still works, but may have zapped my zen. Zen still plays, but playlists no longer work. Occasionaly when it powers on, it freezes on the EAX Audio screen. Just wait a few minutes, and it will get to playing.The player has some quirks, but I've heard of more problems from the iPod.I actually like the program they supply for transferring files. It lets you see everything in the player and computer in opposing windows. Select and a click of a button gets the transfers going. The design flaws that annoy me are that they didn't provide a firewire connection and the data hard drive option appears as a network drive... works weird.
I picked these up because they were on sale for a tremendous amount, and I was curious to see if these Monster cables would make any improvement on the picture for my TV. Obviously, I don't have an HDTV or I would be gettingComponent Video Cablesinstead of S-Video, but for the equipment I own S-Video is as good as it gets.Using thePhilips PH-61153 4x1 Automatic Video Selector and RF Modulator, I hooked up my cable TV/DVR and DVD player using these Monster S-Video cables. The picture was noticeably improved, although not as dramatically as I was hoping. Everything is a bit sharper, the colors a bit brighter and things just look a bit nicer over a standard S-Video cable, but I don't know if it was really enough to justify the price.I definitely wouldn't have bought these if it wasn't for the amazing discount, and I think that is the only way they are worth while. I couldn't imagine paying the retail price for such a slight improvement.
This is my first universal remote. I was apprehensive that between setup and use, I'd end up having more agita than simply keeping the other half-dozen units on the coffee table. But damn. I've been at it two weeks, and I think I've reached for an original factory remote maybe once. The PC-based setup is brilliant.
Well made and good sound quality. Could be a bit more lightweight. Batteries take some time to align. Make sure the silver clip on the end cap matches up with the metal on battery tube.All in all a great unit.
I got this case recently for a new small camera purchase I made and I love it. I have several Lowepro cases for my larger gear, and although they can seem to be overpriced compared to other brands, the quality more than makes up for the price difference. This case is no exception. It is very basic. It has a main pouch for the camera, and a little pouch to hold a couple memory cards and/or an extra battery. I also keep a small microfiber cloth to clean my lens and screen in that pouch.One thing I didn't see when looking at the specs for this bag is the belt clip that is built into the back of the case, it has a snap and velcro so you don't have to remove your belt to put it on or remove it. Very useful but it does add some extra thickness to the case.These days there are so many bags to choose from. When shopping online it can be hard to find the perfect bag for your particular camera. I am using mine with a Canon Powershot 870is, and it fits perfectly, if that helps anyone. Most of the new small powershot cameras are a similar size, so they would probably work fine with this bag.
The first ipod clock radio I bought was an Emerson iTone that was very disappointing. After returning it, I did a bunch of research, and decided to order the i177 (white). I am very happy with the unit. The sound is great. While it is not a Bose, it sounds way better than your average alarm clock. The controls are very intuitive and simple to use. I have a 4th generation ipod, and it fit perfectly. Another great feature is the display dimmer. You can turn the backlight completely off, a feature not found in many other products. A common complaint I read about for other brands of radio was that the display would light up the room! Not a problem with this unit. the remote control is pretty neat too. I like the fact that I can control my ipod remotely. There are 2 separate alarms, which is nice if your significant other has to get up at a different time. The only lacking feature is the ability to store radio stations. This would be nice, but I bought this unit to wake to my ipod so I can't complain. Overall this thing is great.
Hello friends,Before you begin to read my review, please understand that I only wrote it because there are so very few reviews currently available about these speakers. Knowing that, here is what I can tell you about them:First of all, I purchased these speakers for one, and only one, reason. I presently own a very nice Panasonic 27" color (stereo) television. The sound from the internal TV speakers never thrilled me, so I looked into purchasing some better speakers. The first thing I discovered (to my dismay) was that my TV did not have "external speaker" jacks. Okay, so I dropped a few extra bucks ($99.00 to be exact), and I purchased a very nice, 100 watt Sherwood, stereo receiver. Bear in mind now that I am only talking about a "stereo." I am not talking about a surround sound system, a Dolby digital system (5-1, 6-1 or the like), or any other high-tech system. Just plain old, every day, run of the mill stereo!Now, I really thought that I was home free because I already owned a great pair of Bose bookshelf speakers. Wrong again! The Bose speakers are only "four" ohms, and my new Sherwood receiver called for "eight" ohm speakers. I know that seems to be a minor problem, but the receiver DID run very hot, and numerous reviews regarding the receiver clearly stated that it WOULD overheat using anything less than eight ohm speakers.After realizing that the reported problem was true, I visited several electronic stores; I listened to numerous bookshelf type speaker systems, and I finally decided on the Sony. Let me tell you my friends, these little babies are absolutely superb! The bass quality absolutely blew-away my $300.00 Bose speakers (regardless of impedance). The sound is crisp, clear, and the typical problems of "no", or "very little" bass, are gone. Don't get me wrong . . . you are NOT going to get 15" bass speaker sound out these, but you WON'T be disappointed. They are truly, in my humble opinion, the very BEST bang for the buck!My wife, who doesn't give a s**t about audio quality, actually commented on how really nice the TV sounds now, compared to my fancy-dancy Bose speakers. These little speakers deliver sharp, crisp, clear sound, and they seem to easily handle all the power that my Sherwood receiver throws at them. If you want some really nice speakers, with all of the bass that you can realistically expect from a small pair of bookshelf speakers, buy these! In a nutshell . . . they sound GREAT!
This camrea is great. Takes great pictures - especially good action shots, night photos, and in the water photos. Great camera for the price.
The other reviews are correct. This is an excellent headset, it's comfortable, the sound qualty is excellent, at both ends and it is sturdy too. Add the fact that it costs just a few bucks and there is no reason to buy any other headset, this just does what it says it will.
I use photography in my job all the time and have only ever filled this card up once. It's great for day-to-day photography, too.
Easy to set up under linux - I used wine for the first steps of the installation and then realized I could most of it from the camera's built-in web server. Nice...Image quality is nice. The ability to change parameters such as image quality on the fly from the web interface is very convenient.The heat sensing/live movement detection feature works like a charm. You can even configure it to take a series of stills when it's triggered.The pan/tilt feature is great -- I find myself wishing it could pan a bit further to the left and right but... I also find myself wishing that it had infrared capability (night vision) and high quality optical zoom and...that it would make breakfast for me in the morning, etc... Frankly, it does the job quite well given the price.Wireless range doesn't seem to be an issue - the camera is at one end of the house and the router at the other end -- haven't had any problems with them seeing each other. By the way, it retains its configuration when powered up and down - seems like an obvious feature a camera should have - but I figured it might be worth noting this one can be in the box for days on end and then plugged back in and it retains its settings...In short, I recommend it - I haven't been let down thus far.
I just got the bag today and I immediately put my panasonic pv-dc252 in it. The camera fits snugly upright, although sideways would have worked if I didn't put any bulky camera in along with it. I wondered before I bought the bag, does it contain any dividers. Well rest assure it has one. This bag is big enough for a small camcorder (see bag dimesions below) and a consumer (non-professional) brand camera without flashlights. Moreover, the various pockets that you would expect from Tamrac is lined along the inner top, outter front, and outter flap. Tamrac creates some very good bags and this is no exception. I especially like the price, the waterproofed ballistic nylon and the soft inner nylon (which is advertised to not be dust collecting).This information is collected from the Tamrac website (...) on 10/22/2002 and posted here for your convience :) :Internal Dimensions: 8 W x 3 D x 5 1/2 H20 x 8 x 14 cmExternal Dimensions: 9 1/4 W x 5 1/2 D x 7 H23 x 14 x 18 cmWeight: 1 lb. (454g)Color: black
I've gone with every version of the Sony Mavica for my digital pics over the years but with my son turning one I needed a camera that would get clear shots when he was moving fast.The hardest thing to find was something that had a powerful optical zoom (Sony spoiled me with 16x), and tho I have two fine camcorders it is nice to have video recording that does zooms and stabilization during vid recording (again, Sony has always done zoom/stabilization in it's video capture but most cameras don't).After much research and coming very close to buying the Panasonic Lumix (very nice camera but terrible viewscreen) and the Kodak (no stabilization and required to use that silly dock) I noticed the Z5 had a bigger viewscreen than the older Z3.Looking closer and seeing the 12x optical and the video recording that not only does zoom and stabilization but also 640x480 at 30fps (Mavica does only 15 second 320x240) and the deal was done. I bought a 1GB SanDisk Ultra2 (60x) sd card which allows up to 350 highest res pictures (and/or up to 28 minutes of wonderful stutter-free video) and now I am taking shots of my little moving target with no more blurring results.My wife isn't into tweaking any camera and the controls are great, a little more complicated than the Mavica but not by much. Really it's point & shoot ease with only having to know four other buttons (one to switch between playback and "record", the toggle to go back and forth between stored images, a dedicated delete button to get rid of ones you don't like and the shutter button. If you are into doing more then there's a lot more on the camera from macros to in-camera video editing and on and on.I know that most people don't buy a still camera for video and so I have to stress that the stills are blowing me away ... but also mention that if you do care about the video option then consider that the reason I only gave the unit a 4 is that the videos are Quicktimes. If you're a Windows person then you'll have to pay Apple (the real monopolist of PCs) $30 for a copy of QuickTime Pro to convert them to AVI and then use Microsoft's free Media Encoder or the consumer-grade freebie "Windows Movie Maker" to convert the AVIs to WMV format for best viewing in Media Player or use the AVIs in Pinnacle Studio 9 to make DVDs (why the heck don't cameras just record to WMV? This Quicktime default is so old fashioned). The quality of the videos IS good enough for your DVDs.Aside from the video conversion pain, as a still camera This is the one.
These 6x9's are a great value for the $$$. They outperform competitive speakers selling for three and four times the price. As with all speakers, the final sound is dependent upon the speaker enclosure, so make sure you have good enclosure volume to get the most out of the low end. Two up front and two in the stern and your 20 ft. to 30 ft. boat will have a very nice sound system.
Are you looking for a New CD boombox?You can't miss it. It has cool functions on great sound quality.You gatta see and get it today!
Bought this one for 199.99 refurbished. It works right out of the box. There are three issues I have with this product:1: If you park in a garage it takes forever to get the satellite signal. Usually 2 minutes, sometimes more.2: Some street addresses are off by up to 50 yards. But that may be an issue with the maps not the unit itself. The same problem occurs when I map the location with google earth. You will probably have the same precision problem with every other GPS manufacturer.3: If you remember an address you'll be able to find it while on the road. But most of the time if I want to go somewhere, I just remember the name of the place (restaurant, bar, department store). The list of points of interest on the unit is not very comprehensive! If you don't know the exact location, good luck finding it with your unit. You probably want to store as many of your favorite locations on the unit beforehand, by looking up the exact address on the web before you leave the house.Apart from that like the unit.
I've been using this product since 2004. It is perfect for recording lecture notes, dictating my own notes to myself, etc. The quality of recording in ST and SP modes is superb; just put it on your desk and it'll digitally orient itself and pick up the professor's voice even in large lecture halls. The USB connection allows me to transfer all my recordings to my laptop, so now I have all my medical school courses in audio!The only problem is the controls and the overall operation may be a bit complicated for some non-tech people, but not for me though. Another problem is the battery life! I was spending something like $6 - $8 / week on batteries until I purchased a DC adapter. Anyways, this is an excellent product and I have no regrets.
I had another brand talking caller ID that had to be replaced twice. The new one from Panasonic has been great. It's kind of fun to hear the pronunciation of my Italian family's names. It has a great range, allowing me to take it to the neighbor's if I'm expecting an important call. The only thing it doesn't have is a blinking light to indicate that there is a missed call, something I've had with other phones. However, all I have to do when I come home is hit the "speakerphone" to hear the "interrupted dial tone" of call waiting. I highly recommend it to all of you.
This phone was expensive for a 2.8 GHZ model, but if you want a Panasonic phone that wall mounts (flat against the wall), this model is the most cost effective way to go. Other Panasonics were clearly made for table-top use only, but this model actually adapts sits flat against the wall.The talking caller ID is nice, but if all of your calls are name-less "Wireless Caller" or "Unknown name" the phone won't alternatively say recite the caller's number, nor will it pick up on a stored nickname from speed-dial memory and recite that instead. All in all it is a good model.
We have gotten two sets of these dvd players. The first set started shutting itself off whenever you hit a bump in the car. The problem continued to get worse so we took it back to where we had purchased them and got the exact same set. Now after 3 months the exact same thing is happening to these. Do not spend your money on them. They are junk!!!
This is a great product. As always Logitech took the Harmony remortes and made them beautiful looking. The remotes were already very functional. This is a special model if yo have XBox 360. It has the XBox 360 buttons. Another great thing is - setup. Super easy. Connect the USB cable to a computer and the remote. It uses a web based tool to connect to Logitech site and lets you select devices and learns the configurations used by them. And, to top it all they have a large database of devices so no painful learning of codes. Then, if you have some special device, you can always learn the extra codes and map them to the existing hard buttons on the remote. Then, you can have a easy to use Activity based remote. Very good for wifes - who just want to press a button and all the components just magically turn on and configure themselves. Just press Activities button and a list of pre-configured (by you) activities (e.g. Watch TV, Watch DVD, Watch VCR, Watch Dish, Listen to Music etc. ) show up. Then just press the activity you need - an all the components turn on. Also, it has a Help button that will walk you down each componenet and ask questions that can be replied in Yes or No, and it will fire the command again. Very nice. My whole family likes it.
You can spend a lot more on a digital camera. But considering features and value, the Sony W1 is unquestionably one of the best deals out there. Among its most useful features for me:- The large. bright, 2,5 inch LCD screen is a real selling point -- the largest, brightest, and most responsive you'll find. (Most of the competitors offer postage stamp-sized screens with grainy detail,)- Photos are sharp, bright, and well-colored. I've had good results in bright and dark environments. While some have complained about "blurriness" or other visual faults, you'll find that most are remedied by a careful read of the camera manual. Over 100 pages, it offers solutions to the more common digital imaging problems.- The W1 is acceptably small. Somewhat smaller than a pack of cigarettes, this will just fit a short pocket. It's recommended, however, that you invest in a case -- if only to protect the LCD screen from damage.- Multiple modes, common to digitals in this range, offer a bit of flexibility to the more creative photorapher.- The outstanding JPEG movie mode (with monaural sound) is second only to the Canon S1 IS in shoothness and detail, though it also offers a nifty email mode. It's like having a Super-8 camera (assuming you've invested in a 256 or 512MB memory stick).There are a few things would have wanted:- The W1 does not come with a case, although you can purchase a an attractive, economical CaseLogic DC43 case for under $7.00 -- considerably less expensive than Sony's.- Image stabilitzation would have been nice for movies and deep-zoom shots. Deep zoom is best suited for outdoors.- The USB door is rubber, not polycarbonate or metal. You're going to be using this door a lot for USB transfers, and it could be sturdier.- Sony's memory sticks are proprietary (though SanDisk and Lexar offers cheaper, better substitutes). You'll want a "Pro" stick. The enclosed 32MB stick will handle maybe 12 high-res shots. A 512MB stick should suffice for most users. and should cost no more than $80.I continue to enjoy using the W1, though I continue to use an SLR for more challenging shots. I recommend it strongly.
This pack is made of high quality components throughout with strong attention to quality control in manufacturing. The zippers are big and beefy. Its backed by a lifetime warranty. The sternum and waste straps and phone case are removable. I require near mil-spec quality and durability for my gear and this pack does not disappoint me. The front insulated compartment is big and could hold quite a bit of temperature controlled food, but I just use it as a place for my wallet, smartphone and keys with plenty of room to spare. The two insulated side pouches were designed for water bottles, but also work well to store my power supply and mouse on one side and a couple of spare notebook batteries on the other. The main compartment does a good job of storing my 15.4" notebook and a large zippered padfolio/organizer. the smaller middle compartment is a good place to stash a hardback textbook and has plenty of zippered & velcro organizer compartments for smaller items. The back of the pack is well ergo-padded and ventilated. The top handle is big, wide and comfortable to use.This is a great pack for anyone who needs to tote both a PC-notebook & accessories as well as books & organizers around with them, plus room for extra personal stuff. This pack comes it the colors of medium-orange (not as bright as the photo here) which is currently on sale for a great price, as well as green and black. - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
I'm what you might call "computer literate" but just barely. On the recommendation of a friend I got this to set up wireless on my laptop. My main purpose is to be able to stream Cubs games with MLB Audio and get the radio sound when the Cubs are on ESPN, because let's face it, Joe Morgan is terrible.So back to this router, I had it set up in 8 minutes and was on my way with wireless, just like that. It's really really easy to set up and works great hidden behind my desk on the third floor when I'm on the first floor using my laptop. Highly recommended.
This is another great product from ATI. We previously had the Theater 550 Pro. The tuner in the 650 is far superior. There is no reception problems tuning stations. The included antenna will even pick up radio signals that are 80 miles away. If you are wanting HDTV reception be sure to get a good size exterior antenna for proper reception. The antenna included with the card will only pick up very strong HDTV stations if you live in the city where the station broadcasts. You may need a signal booster if you are far away from local brodcast stations like me.
Do NOT get sucked in by this book! Do NOT give in the pages and pages of lush prose and evocative characters and locales! Do NOT let &quot;The Little Friend&quot; get the better of you! Why not? Because the absolute LEAST a 600-page novel about a girl searching for her brother's murderer should do is tell you whodunit! And it does not! What a big, beautiful, sprawling waste of time this is. What a disappointment.
I did a lot of research before buying this FM Transmitter. I didn't want to spend a lot of money but I wanted something that would work well. After several weeks, I finally settled on this one and I couldn't be happier. For $38, this way outperforms my friend's more expensive model. I get much less static than she does and the music comes through very clear. I highly recommend this product. There are a couple drawbacks that haven't bothered me but I could see how they could annoy others. First, the transmitter is very quiet so the car radio needs to be turned up pretty high to get the volume I am used to. (Another customer says this produces static: If you play with the volume on the actual iPOD and balance it out with the radio volume, you can get rid of the static sound completely.) The other problem is that the chord is extremely LONG and kind of gets in the way if you don't drape it down the side of your center console.Also, for those of you who may be wary about not having a dock to set it in, I would recommend that you do what I do. I bought a little cell phone holder from Target for $5 and hooked it onto my air conditioner vent and set my iPOD in that. I think it's even better than the dock because it doesn't get in the way of my air conditioner/stereo controls.
Shame on you, Sennheiser!!! If I wanted to listen to hiss/static, I would have paid $20 at Walmart. These headphones are unusable for podcasts, digital piano, lectures, and almost anything other than loud music. In addition to the baseline static, the reception on these headphones is poor. If you want to use these things for anything other than a paperweight, be prepared to assume a catatonic posture. Don't even hope to hear anything other than in and out static while exercising. I read many reviews of this product before purchasing. What a disappointment! I also love the NO RETURNS policy for headphones. It makes me wonder if the people writing these reviews are field representatives for Sennheiser (or on drugs). I have other Sennheiser products (corded headphones and noise-cancelling microphones) which are pricey, but excellent quality. Caveat emptor!!!
I bought this laptop since it had tons of features for a very low price. However, it's been nothing but trouble. The keyboard never worked right (lots of dropped keystrokes) so I sent it back and got another unit. That one also had the keyboard problem and had a line of bad pixels down the center of the screen.Additionally, the software the comes with it for managing power settings and profiles is terrible, the speakers are nearly unusable for watching a movie (distortion and low volume), and the included battery started to show drasticly lower life after about a year.I've had a lot of Dells and while they're not perfect, I'd buy one of them or a MacBook instead at this point.
I walked into the store and just basically looked at the printers and ended up buying the R320. Boy was I surprized for the price 179.99 less a $50 rebate at the quality that this printer puts out. FOr not doing research into printers (my old epson stopped working and needed a replacement asap) I got lucky. What a gem for a steal of a price. This is my 3rd Epson, and the best yet!
This Toshiba HD-XA2 1080p HD-DVD Player breath new life into my DVD collection by up converting them to 1080P, they almost look like they're HD-DVD's. Add to this HDMI 1.3 and you can't go wrong. I think I got a good price on the unit, still more then I would like to pay, but I feel it was worth the money to be finally a little ahead of the curve. My Mitsubishi WD-65734 65" 1080p DLP HDTV and Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver which both have HDMI 1.3 make my home theater perfect.
Clarity and portability make these earphonesthe best on the market. Great for ipods.
WE JUST WANTED A EXTRA WEB MACHINE AND FOUND THIS FOR ABOUT 200$..YEAH ITS REFURBISHED BUT I WILL SAY I AM SO HAPPY WITH THIS.OUT THE BOX USER FRIENDLY.SO SIMPLE ITS BRILLIANT.WORTH EVERY PENNY..
I configured this card with a system in April 2007. It's a great card for games that came out two years or so ago and older. Far Cry, for instance, runs smoothly at high settings but jitters a bit at maximum settings. The same can be said for Age of Empires III and Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault. I can run Unreal Tournament 2003 and No One Lives Forever II at maximum settings with pefectly smooth gameplay.The latest games really could use a better card than this one. Crysis, Bioshock, and Unreal Tournament III run decently and are playable, but the graphics jitter a lot and don't look nearly as good as 2007 graphics might.My verdict is that unless you MUST play the latest games at high settings with smooth gameplay, then this card is very good. For the price, it's an excellent value. But if you want a good card for the latest games, then definately pass on this card.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
I upgraded to Windows Me and lost the scanning &amp; faxing (printing was not affected.) Called Xerox support, very helpful person guided me through getting new drivers for the printing and twain functions. But I had to change from USB to paralell cable to get the most out of ME. It was simple to do the driver fixes and it now performs great
I've had mine for half a year now, with no problems. I use it to store music, videos, and other docs. Works pretty good for me. :)
This camera is amazing. The quality is phenomenal and I love it. I had a digital camera before this and it was nothing special so needless to say, I'm no professional. However, this camera takes very professional looking photos and was easy and simple to use. I would highly recommend this for beginners, amateurs, or professionals. You won't be disappointed.
I also like another reviewer purchased this player about or around 2002,but I purchased mine straight from Dell. It is a wonderful little player that has a great sound and a lot of sound acoustics to choose from. It is simple, it just hooks into your usb port and you can either use Windows Media (Need Windows Media Player 10) or their Dell DJ Jukebox to install your tunes. What I liked most about it is you can categorize the music by genres and it also installs the same play-list that you may have in WMA, only if you choose. Not like s poor cheap battery one I got from Radioshack, thinking I was going to save money only to spend out more money on a real player. If I see that one listed somewhere where there is a review- (1)star would be too generous but enough about that, Not only can it play by genres but by artist albums and artist and even if you can't find the exact song you can scroll by alphabet. The battery last long although it can charge up two ways, by wall adapter or by usb hook up to your computer. It also has a sturdy metal body so it feels like you're carrying a player not something flimsy that breaks or scratches easily. So if you're in the market for something with very little difficulty and a lot of simplicity then this gadget is for you.
I purchased 4 sets of these speakers almost 8 years ago. Four of the speakers are mounted outside on an eve facing the Pacific Ocean and get a good amount of salt water spray. After 5 or 6 years two of the speakers started to go out. I replaced them with the same speakers. The interior speakers still sound as good as the day they went in.I'd rate the sound somewhere between good to really good but not great. You'll need some other speakers to get total sound quality but these are great for filling space.Rating on price, performance and quality these speakers are awesome. I which I could get some in black.
Product was very simple to use and set up. Sound however was less that stellar - certain sounds such as hard "s" and "ch" were distorted when being played through the transmitter. Only for those WITHOUT an ear for good sound.
Works as promised, but on my system (factory stereo in a Nissan) the volume was so low that it was barely audible. I wound up finding it too much hassle for too little enjoyment.
There is no way to set the time and date so the images are saved with the wrong time and date. The image quality is poor. With a 9 volt battery connected and the unit switch set to OFF, the battery will be drained overnight. There is no way to tell if the camera has captured any images without removing the card and using a card reader or connecting the unit to a PC via the USB port. The software included on the mini-disk is all but useless. I'm returning this unit.
I have had this processor for about a month and a half now and am very happy with it. This chip combined with 2GB of ram plus an ATI x1900xtx has allowed me to run anything I can throw at it. Rainbow Six: Vegas and Ghost Recon: Advanced War Fighter both run with the settings at the max with no problem. I haven't tried any other really system intensive games yet, but I can't imagine having any problems.
This is my second one because the springy tab that locks the holder into the handlebar slot cracked. Luckily it didn't let the GPS bounce out and onto the road! Easy to mount, one screw to bind it to the handlebar. So easy a yeah right. LOL Too bad Garmin won't let you update your maps anymore on the Quest and Quest II. If I was rating them I would give them a ZERO for forcing people to replace their GPS. When my Quest dies I'll use my cellphone navigation app.
I have one of these at home and at work. It's not the perfect ergonomic keyboard, but they stopped making the Fingerworks keyboards years ago when Apple bought the company and shut it down to use the Fingerworks patents on the iPhone's multi-touch. (Another reason to hate Apple, especially for people with RSI.)Luckily, I'm not an extreme case and just want a little more ergonomic action that a regular keyboard gives. For the price and for the quality, I'm not sure how you can do any better. There are similarly shaped ergonomic keyboards that cost $100. To me, that's insane.I do however hope that at some point Microsoft comes out with a Surface-esque keyboard for home use with any computer. That would be the ultimate in ergonomic awesome.
This camera takes great pictures and is easy to use, but I had trouble seeing the screen because I have bifocals and light-sensing coating on the lenses. It helps to use the overhead angle view.
I wanted to free up my desk at home, and spent quite a while researching wall mounts for LCD monitors (Amazon, Newegg, Cnet, Epinions, etc). If you believe all the reviews, peerless is apparently the best bang for the buck. I've got a 22" widescreen Viewsonic mounted to this thing and it works great. For the most part it just sits against the wall (2" gap or so), but it can tilt and pan to whatever angle I need. One nice feature is that it can also roll about 5 degrees clockwise and counter-clockwise, so if you don't get the wall mount perfectly straight it doesn't matter. Definitely worth the money if space is important to you!
At first glance, this dual format DVD drive will give you the biggest bang for the buck. Install is easy and bundled software plentiful. However, this drive isn't perfect compared to the CD-RW drive that I replaced. My only complaint is speed.When you drop a CD or DVD disk into the drive, it takes a long time to identify what kind of CD or DVD media is in the drive. More importantly. the DVD and CD write speeds are pokey at best (fastest write speed for CD is only 24x). When I install software from CDs, it seems to crawl.While this may not be an issue for most casual users, my rationalization for purchasing a DVD writable drive was to whittle away the huge pile of CD-Rs I have sitting around. I simply wanted to load the CD-Rs and copy them onto DVD, allowing me to throw away 4 or 5 CDs for every on DVD-R I made.No problem, until you take into consideration about the time involved in identifying, reading, and copying files to and from the drive.Still, the drive works as advertised, and I haven't yet experienced a buffer overrun or underrun (no more coasters). Recommended.
Only problem I have is the family sometimes doesn't aim the remote at the media center the whole time. The 890 was recently on sale, and if it were on sale, I'd recommend that whole heartedly. It can speak RF to a device inside the cabinet. Even if you have one with glass on it, I'd still get the 890. The RF extender wont miss. With this remote, I could simply aim at the TV only, which is the one thing that is hard to miss, and never miss a control code to the AV equipment.
This is the best iron I ever had. It works really well on all types of fabric. The cordless feature allows me to easily change hands and move freely. I always put it back on the charging dock and I never have to worry about it running out of battery.
The versatility of this product helped me mount a B&W speaker that serves seamlessly as my center channel to my 46" flat screen
I bricked this thing upgrading it from v8 with its own firmware .bin file to 8.00.7. Maybe I did something wrong, maybe I was supposed to stage it through other upgrades first. But it's a total brick now, won't ping, the power light won't stop flashing, there is no "ping window" before the firmware loads, its been reduced to a glorified switch.The websites that cover this issue told me I need to crack it open and start shorting pins. I junked it. Sorry, already wasted too much time with this for a cheap router.Verdict: I'll still buy another one, because it worked right out of the box. I like this router, it's easy to set up, it may drop connections here and there, but I'll never try to flash one again. Especially since I didn't even need the upgraded features.
A very light pda, its easy enough to carry and use to easily review photos taken with my camera with the built in SD card slot. Though i was disappointed that without the bluetooth or wireless capabilities its not useful for much else. Overall its a great product.
Wow! This is one crazy network drive. I felt like it was an overall good drive. It was quiet, pretty fast, cheap and large. I was wondering why I was one of the lucky ones who had a trouble-free Maxtor Shared Storage II drive- until it happened.My router could no longer find the drive. I could no longer ping the drive from my PC or my Mac. I started to panic. All my work, files, backups - GONE!Then I started to wonder - why were the lights still green? Maybe it IS still on the network? Maybe it hid itself? It turned out to be true! The NAS conveniently gave itself an IP which the router nor the Maxtor software could find! It turns out, if DHCP (if your router doesn't give it an IP address within X amount of tries) fails, its gives itself an 169.254.X.X IP. I just gave it a random shot, and the IP it "hid" itself in address 169.254.1.100. OMG! It turned out to be just fine. Just logged back into the web interface and turned DHCP back on. Conclusion? If the drive mysteriously "dies" on you, it probably just hid itself with that private IP.Oh yeah, also, there are several custom open-source firmware out there that add new features such as FTP, SSH, TELNET which is vital if you're running RAID 1 (can run system repairs through telnet). I've heard the file system is based on ext3 so you would need a little linux knowledge to maintain. So, if you know what you're doing, I think it would be an okay purchase.
I recently thought I had lost my ER-4Ps, so went through the process of looking at the Shure 530s and the Ultimate Ear Triple.fi 10vi's. At first, the bass in these two competitors wowed me. But after listening to both for a while and then going to my replacement ER-4P's I remembered what had attracted me to the Ety's in the first place. They are smooth, they are light weight, and just plain comfortable in the ears. I don't think you can go wrong with these. I listen to a lot of different music, but mostly classic rock and am satisfied that I made the right choice. Plus these are less than half the cost of the Shures or UEs. Highly recommended!
I purchased this cartridge from this site. It came in its own box inside another box.(Very well pakaged). I purchased it Sep. 2010, I never opened the box until Sep. 2011 (Today).ONE FULL YEAR LATER ! I put it in my old HP Laser Jet 4P, and BINGO it took off printing like it was fresh from the factory. The only thing that seemed alittle odd was..You need to pull this piece of tape that has a ring on it (for pulling, that is installed from the factory on this cartrige)until it comes all the of the way out of new cartrige, before you install the new cartridge in your printer. This was not an easy pull... but it did with some effort... finally pull free from the new cartridge and I discarded it. No big deal it explains this in the instruction paper that comes with this cartridge but not very clearly. Due to it being alittle difficult, I thought I may be doing it wrong. However it could have been difficult due to the long storage before I installed it?? Anyway it worked out because this is the ..correct procedure.. and the test print was perfect!! Reccomend this cartridge.
i received this ink in a very short time and will do bussiness with them again.
all other combo 15" laptop / dslr camera backpacks are terribly huge. this one is the most compact. i fit my1. canon xti with battery grip with 17-85mm zoom on the top (removed the velcro brace)2. 70-200mm f2.8 is usm telephoto3. 50mm f1.24. macbook pro 15"5. small tripod6. 580ex flash5. all power cables, external hard drive, usb card readerwith room to spare.tried but returned tamrac's, lowepro's, and another off brand's backpacks. they were all ginormous. this one is perfect for traveling/flying.
Do you remember the toy walkie talkies that you had as a kid, this radio is nothing like that. The TalkAbout 250 is a high quality 2 way radio made by Motorola. This radio has the look of a toy, especially the yellow model, but once you try it out, you will quickly realize that it is no toy. All of the TalkAbout models operate on the FRS - Family Radio Service frequency which has about a 2 mile range, and works well inside and outside of buildings as well as inside of vehicles.When I first was interested in purchasing this unit, my wife thought it was just another electronic gimmick that I am known for wasting money on. But after using this on the ski slopes once, she changed her mind, this was no longer a gimmick, but a requirement for going skiing with the family.When I purchased my TalkAbout, I also purchased the &quot;Motorola 50225 TalkAbout Remote Speaker Microphone&quot;. I think that the radio itself could use some design improvements, like the placement of the &quot;Push to talk&quot; button, but the Remote speaker microphone makes up for this. This remote speaker microphone works on the TalkAbout 250, but not on the TalkAbout 280. I was originally going to get the 280, but there was not yet a remote speaker microphone available.There is a better radio available from Motorola called the &quot;TalkAbout Distance&quot;, which is much more expensive, and requires a license to use. The TalkAbout 250 is not the top of the line TalkAbout, but will be great for most peoples needs.There are cheaper models available from other manufacturers, but after shopping around it appears that the TalkAbout is the most robust unit with the most accessories available.I would suggest this to my friends!
I've owned the AVR-645 for a couple of years now. Like others here, I got mine as a replacement for my dead DPR 2005. The 645 worked quite well for the first year. Then all of a sudden the remote stopped working. Unfortunately, it wasn't the remote. The IR receiver inside the unit was faulty. I found a work around by smashing the top of the receiver with a large hammer. This usually allowed the remote to function for at least a few minutes. Unfortunately this no longer works...Aside from that issue the only other complaint is that the thing locks up / freezes occasionally. I have owned many other brands of receivers - sony, yamaha, pioneer, technics, teac and none have had the quality control issues of the H/K. It does sound good though.
This 3-pack is a very good value. You can change your IPod to match your outfit or match whatever your mood is. These cases do not have an attachable handle/strap so if you are looking for that this is not it. BUT these are still a very good value, I love them! They give great protection!
This modem cmx110 is an attbi "approved" modem. That means it'll work (unless defective) with AT&T broadband cable service...Everything worked fine except I noticed I couldn't have the modem too close to my PC or the LED by PC went out (Maybe RF interference). I checked its data rate and it was just behind a T1 (at the time I did it) so it transfers data quite successfully....Free shipping applies...
I have been down the road with a lot of Lexmark printers. They are easy to install, within minute they go from box to printing. However, this one is the best values money wise, yet gives you really superior print quality. It prints crisp, sharp letter quality pages at a good speed.Accurate feed, no jam, quick spooling, 100 page in tray, 25 capture. USB(not included), photo printing software included, with special centering features.For the price, you really cannot beat it. The Quality is good at any price.
I purchased the Cannon BJ6000 because of the comments I read at the time and because there was a $50 rebate. I am disappointed in the quality of the pictures printed using the Photo cartridge ($50) and the photo quality glossy paper. You must "deep clean" the heads each time you install the photo cartridge to get the best possible picture, which is about 60% the quality of 35mm prints and very slow (about 3 minutes per picture). The colors are not true to the digital picture. Also, if you don't use the cartridge up in a short time the quality gets worse. The black and white printing is fine, except the cartridges do not last very long, even with little printing. ... Good Luck.
This thing ain't so mini. It's at least the size of the picture if not bigger. What's the story? What does iPod stand for anyway? Why is the second letter capitalized and the first isn't?
Simply the best bargain for a premium level audio/video cable, same class as Monster Cable, bust half the price and double the sturdiness, a must for any A/V enthusiast.
I have bought several of these switches and use them both as standalone and stacked switches. Great price, great product, best feature set for price/speed, easy to maintain. The only annoyance is that some of the ones I have bought have to be converted to standalone mode via a modem cable (included).
I saw many of the reviews who had used this with a 15" laptop, and wondered how well it would work with my 17" MBP. I don't know anyone that owns one, so I was a little uncertain. No worries - it works PERFECTLY! See the image I loaded that shows it in use, along with a 22" Gateway monitor, and a 24" HP monitor that complete my workstation.The design leaves room underneath the unit, which is great for extra storage, or sliding a keyboard under (although it's not quite high enough if you tried to type under it). Solid construction that should last, quite simply, forever. The unit positions the laptop's screen to a height that works perfectly with my other external monitors.Interestingly enough, the packaging it came in even reminded me of how Apple would have packaged it. It's a wonderful product that fills an obvious need, and is one of those "why didn't I think of that" items. Simple design, beautiful, and very functional.
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You're right 30 ft is about the maximum distance through any wall.I finally got the picture and sound working well by having the sender higher than the receiver. Now when i use it in another room there is no sound. I think the new video sender from china on ebay actually works better.
This just goes to show you that even a little research pays off. This remote looks very nice and is backlit, but it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing. It wouldn't work for my Denon AVR-3300 ( a very popular receiver) or my Sony MiniDisc deck or my Apex DVD player. Jensen support consists of a message board where everyone wants to know why the remote won't control anything. I came across a great site called RemoteCentral and there was a HUGE thread of users of the RadioShack 15-1994. Controls all my stuff and the code and internet support is very good. And it has macros! Backlit too! Only controls six devices though. But if you can get this remote to control that many you are lucky.
I do alot of searching for reviews before buying a product, and this product has alot of great reviews. So I purchased it, and I was not disapointed. Thundering BASS!, Crisp highs, You wont be sorry you bought this product. Brings movies and regular television to a new high.Great job Harman/Kardon.
NOTE: The review that follows this note is original. Here's the update -- the Home Dock Deluxe failed completely after less than a year of service. Even though I still cannot locate a competitive device (to navigate the iPod remotely on a home theater video screen), I'll never buy another one. I'll probably never buy another DLO product since I've been burned and disappointed on three of them. Screw me once, shame on you, screw me thrice, shame on me.*****DLO is a strange outfit. As an owner of several of their products, I have found out-of-the-box problems with all of them. Some have gone back directly. I ended up keeping the Home Dock Deluxe, although to this day, I gripe about the product every time I use it.Why is DLO weird? Because they get a concept that has a ready market (Who doesn't want to view the contents of their iPod on their video screen/home theater? Who doesn't want to navigate the plethora of songs, genres, artists albums,and playlists on their TV screens instead of having to walk to wherever their iPod is docked? Who doesn't want a $50 device to actually work when called on to work?) DLO does not seem to care about that last question. At least so far. And don't try communicating with them by phone, e-mail, or snail mail. It simply won't happen. I know. I tried to send them some suggestions for physical and software fixes and they simply ignored them. No "thank you" note. Not even a "thank you, but go f*** yourself" note. No "sorry you're dissatisfied" note. So I'm still dissatisfied with the product.Why did I want this device rather than some other docking device? Because the only device I want to use for music in my home theater is my iPod. It's got all of my 800 CDs plus a small number of selections I bought from iTunes. It's got about 100 or so playlists (I enjoy making them and getting my friends to dance). And my home theater components are installed in a closet, physically removed from the room in which my home theater is located. So I thought the DLO Home Dock Deluxe would solve my problem of being able to see and navigate the contents of my iPod from afar.Even though these next observations repeat some things that other reviewers have noted, I'll list my observations, both common and unique, here:* Construction is chintzy. The look and feel are cheap (remember, this little box costs $150). The plastic surfaces are warped, which makes the seams uneven. The charging transformer heats up in use, suggesting it is under-rated for the iPod's use characteristics.* The remote works sporadically. Press an "up" cursor key and the cursor on the screen may go up. Or it might go down. Or nothing at all may happen. When I use my universal remote which I've programmed to mimic the DLO infrared codes, the device works somewhat better (less sporadically, if that isn't redundant).* Zero to 100 in 3 seconds. Try to scroll through a long list of songs (like the 7,000 or so I have on my 80gb video iPod). Press and hold the direction arrow, and the cursor plods through the first five or ten selections, then all of a sudden it's leaping ahead by five or six letters of the alphabet at a time. By the time you've reacted, it's at the end of the alphabet and you have to try to approach your selection in the other direction. Repeat these instructions until you are insane.* No ability to directly navigate and play videos or photos (see the review about deceptive advertising).* Bad on-screen graphics and colors of menus. No choices of fonts.* Bad use of the space on the screen. DLO could have added functionality here, and simply cheaped out (they can't argue that the iPod denies the capability to caluclate the length of time remaining on an album or a playlist, can they?) They need to put this info on the screen.* DLO -- publish your infrared codes so that owners of high-end universal remote controls can import the function codes directly instead of forcing users to have the universal remote "learn" every DLO code.Again, this is an OK product (OK sound quality, OK but rudimentary navigation via a video screen), but not well thought out or executed. Post-sale, DLO gives a clear impression that they simply don't care much about what they sell, nor do they care about their customers. I might feel differently if I had problems with a $25 hard case for the iPod, but not after I've spent a fair amount of money for a device that is supposed to be highly capable. In the future, I'll always look at DLO's competitors first in hopes of satisfying my needs elsewhere.
I've had very good luck with these, they're absolutely great.I've burned over 400 so far with my NEC 16x DVD drive and I've only seen 4 coasters. Writing surface is great too but it could use some improvement by maybe including lines for writing text.High-quality DVDs for a great price.
I was just looking for a nice set of headphones for solo gaming (as in, no mic attached), and these really do the job. They are ABOVE and BEYOND for the price. I might actually get a pair for work so I can jam while I copyedit. I'm not exactly an audiophile, but still I can tell that these are WAY better than the earbuds I used to use. Great quality, very comfortable. My boyfriend has a pretty weird-shaped noggin and they fit him great! I love that the head band is open, so it doesn't overheat you. If you are looking for cheap ear-muff style headphones and don't want to pay $400, these are the ones to get.
The oval tub was as nice looking as in the photo. We used it to display items at work and everyone comments on it.
As soon as I connected the router to the newly setup modem, it wouldn't show a connection to the net. I then cloned the MAC address from my previous wireless router and restarted the modem. Not sure if this was the right way to set it up, but it worked. [I didn't use the included CD or setup wizard] Haven't lost wireless connection even once after purchase [2 months]. I have 3 wired connections (gaming laptop, work laptop and Xbox) and another 4 laptops connected by wireless for at least 6 hours a day as well as 3 android phones [WIFI] and 2 iPod touch devices connected intermittently throughout the night on weekdays and most of the time during the weekends. Connection timeout set at 7 days but have never experienced it. This is heaven compared to my 4 year old Belkin which would require manual restarts for the dropped connections to reconnect.
I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I have recommended this TV to many people after my purchase. The picture is great, the sound is better than some reviews had lead me to believe. My TV does not have the blue halo effect that had been reported in earlier models.
Got one of these from BB Big Box Electronics retailer last year and it was intermittent at first, then the VCR half would jam and the computer would flash 'loading loading' until I pulled the plug. Worst Buy wouldn't take it back because it was 32 day since I bought it so I had to send it to JVC service. It came back with the loading problem fixed, but the VCR side still jammed. Three months later it now flashed 'loading loading' and does not work at all. Again I have to pay $20 to ship it back to JVC. They obviously shipped this thing long before the firmware was finished and used the absolute cheapest electronics they could find on the planet. I'll never buy another JVC product and I will no longer shop at `Worst Buy'.
I've bought a number of these over the years and for the low price I have no complaints. However, I have had two problems with two separate connectors.The first was a situation with a new cable right 'out of the box' - the 1080P signal was obviously degraded with strange flashing thin black lines that were visible only when a solid color background menu was on the TV (e.g. the DirecTV menu). After wiggling the cable and replugging it in a few times, the problem was solved and hasn't reappeared after ~ several months. The second was a cable that seemingly just died after about a year of use.I'm not about to advocate spending $50 on a 6' HDMI cable, and I still buy these for default applications, but realize that there is something to be said for not buying the very cheapest option out there.
I really like the style. However, I feel that the compartiments are a bit too tight.Otherwise, very good.
Got this for a road trip from San Diego to LA to charge up my cellphone. It worked great at the beginning.After one hour into driving, my cellphone started making noise indicating the power was connected/disconnected. Unplugging and replugging the charger made the symptom went away for just a brief moment. It seems like the power went on and off repeatedly. I am not sure if this was caused by the inverter or the cellphone charger, but I've never had any problem when the charger was connected to the wall directly.As noted in other reviews, the power indicator is not bright enough to tell if the unit is on. This is especially true when driving under the hot sun. And it gets really hot when operating.
This is my very first camcorder and I'm 80% satisfied with its quality. It has sufficient features and functionality for a amateur cameraman like me. I will recommend it to anyone who wants to capture family moments.I have noticed that the quality of shots showed by the camcorder LCD screen is more crisp and vivid than showed on TV using the provided component cable. I also downloaded the video clips into the computer (Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz and 1 Gb memory) and compared the image quality. The result is all color quality observed on the LCD screen disappeared. I wonder if this is common to all camcorders or just this one and hope to receive feedback from somebody on this issue.Another negative thing is the noise not from the motor controlling for zooming action. I can hear it "clicks" every time I zoom in or out.The battery life sucks as someone wrote and another pain is the battery pack costs a lot of money (over 80 bucks for a pack that lasts about 100 minutes).By and large, it is a good camcorder.
This router will take a legitimate connection to a web site and turn it into an ad for belkin products! The older models don't but if you update the firmware (like maybe to close a security hole in the future, or for compatibility of a network game) you will start getting ads! There are a couple of articles that are at popular news organizations that confirm this. BOYCOTT, DO NOT UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE!
The headphones fit comfortably on my head, pressing a little on my ears. The sound was also pretty good, but not above average. On the other hand, I would never wear these out of my house due to how old school they look and how bulky they would be since they don't collapse to carry around.
This did not fit my Second generation ipod as advertised and I did not get any response about returning it, and of course I had to open the thing to find out it didn't fit.
I haven't had much luck with remanufactured ink cartricges. But these were perfect.They arrived in a very timely manner, printed perfectly. I would very definetly recommend them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Amazon is the best.
Generally a good mouse. Works perfectly. Only fault is that it is a battery eater.
I bought the CD-X10i a week ago and am very satisfied. I was looking for a system that could play (and recharge) my ipod mini, CDs, and my sister's MP3 player. It can do all these things, plus has radio. The sound quality is excellent--the subwoofer is what makes it so rich and full. Also, it's nice having the remote (you don't have to sit right next to the player).The only drawback is that the system is really not portable. There are a lot of cords that make moving difficult.Bottom line: it's an expensive system, but is totally worth it when considering all of the features and sound quality.
This is the first MP3 player that I've owned, although I'veplayed with an IPod.+ The sound quality is very good, and the FM receiver is aboveaverage for a portable device.+ This is the first set of earbuds that I haven't just thrownin the drawer. They are actually pretty comfortable.+ I like the expansion slot. Especially with card pricescontinuing to fall.- I have big fingers. The controls are already pretty smalland the case that they ship makes them even harder to use.- If you connect the USB and delete the file/directory thatthe player was accessing it will freeze up. Even removingthe battery doesn't help. You have to reset it to it'sdefault state through the USB link.Bottom line, I'm very pleased with my new toy.
Product worked but I could never get to the configuration page. I tried two different devices and I talked to their tech support people, too. Even if it had all the bells and whistles in the world but no way to configure them it would get 1 star.
Mines great! I bought in in April, it's just a 1GB, but it's got plenty of music on it. It sounds good, looks good. A good buy for the cash.
This requires a receiver unit with a special jack to plug the XM antenna into.They don't make them anymore, and they only made them briefly.So don't buy this, its a complete waste of money.
This unit served me well for a few years, but then the touch screen started to get majorly calibrated. As another reviewer said, you would have to touch a bit to the left or right of a button to get it to go. Eventually it got so bad it was virtually useless. I took it apart and tried to fix it- now it doesn't work at all. I'm tired of putting up with Pioneer: exorbitant service fees, poor user interfaces, and screens that go bad.
I have had three Pocket PC's over the last seven years and a total of five within our household. Although I liked all of them, this one is by far the best. Combined with the 2 GB SD card that was purchased extra at a low price, makes this a powerful product to store and reacall important information. The security features, internet, voice recorder, MP3 playback etc, makes this one of the top Pocket PC's on the market in my opinion.
Loved it! However, I did learn that it only work at its optimum performance with mp3 players since it sounded terrible on my phone, granted my phone might be the problem. But it sounds amazing on my iPad and itouch and am looking forward to using it when I replace my Samsung Epic with the apple iPhone 5! It surpassed all expectations for most genres of music but was a tad weak in the rock genre yet still decent. I can not believe I got these for such a good deal! At there own site I think there around 70 each but I got saw them for much less on amazon and even cheaper used, hence I only paid $34 for these. My friend has a pair of Beats and paid close to $190 for his pair on black Friday, he says that his are only a small margin better and considering his priced at over 6 times what I paid I say I got the steal of a deal. I saw allot of reviews on this that left me skeptical and yes the set vibrates a bit the more you amplify the bass. But for those of you that have a nice system in your car like I do and spent around $1400 on it, then you already know a thumpin subwoofer under your back seat vibrates a heck of allot more through out your car than those headphones do. And before you diss my sub you should know it is the top dog JL AUDIO brand and is in the w class which means it is in there flagship model range. So yes expect vibration when you add more bass. If this is not for you it does not mean it is a bad product it means it's just not your style but please do not give a bad review when you do not have clue what your talking about. And yes a 10 inch sub will sound different than a less than 1 inchnsub in your headphones so it is not quite the same but the best you could possibly ever get inside headphones. Did i mention there super comfy and noise canceling! This is All around a true best buy :)
Simply love this lens. Gives a very unique experience in very easy to use way. I have Nikon D40x and this lens fits just fine and work perfectly. Also has a excelent quality and versatility. Really love this lens.
When i received mine it was made in China. The earlier models were from Japan and they are different. you can tell just by comparing the two. Performance so far OK
I am amazed at the simplicity of this camera , and the results are astonishing.My friends have bought very expensive cameras .. professional looking and they take great photos .. and they have a "great" price too.. My camera gives the same results at less than half the cost..This camera is equipped with all the good features that canon gives with its bigger brothers, yet its small in size.. stich assist work like a charm for the panoramas , u can control the shutter speed and light exposure manually- thats ample for night photos.. focus assist and focus lock are cool.I liked the feature to add sound clips to ur snaps.. sort of captures the moment ..Navigation between menu is great , and amazon also refunded 30 dollars after price drop(i got the camera just before this offer) !! I could not have asked for more..check out my snaps from this camera at :photos.yahoo.com/anubhavxgoelcheers !Anubhav
REally boosts the audio of my laptop. I can see using it in other applications as needed.WOW
Specialty backpacks ALWAYS sacrifice something - comfort, durability, whatever. This pack gets five stars for tackling the challenge of designing a durable backpack that gets your camera gear and your laptop where you are going, safely, and still leaving you a decent compartment for trinkets.This backpack fits my needs as well as it possibly could. It will hold a laptop, a ton of camera gear, and a small amount of additional personal items, and it is incredibly comfortable.LAPTOP COMPARTMENT: This is not designed to carry all sizes of laptops - Mine is a 13" and it fits easily. I have even fit two 13" laptops at the same time. I dont think a 15" will fit.CAMERA COMPARTMENT: Your gear isnt going to fit snugly like it would in a pelican case with the foam cut outs, and the flexibility on how to subdivide the space is very limited, but the compartment is very well protected. It fits my D90 with attached lens, a 12-24 wide angle zoom, a 50mm prime, my sb-600 speedlight, with some room to spare. Thats a lot of gear for a travelling hobbyist. Additional pockets hold 4 extra batteries, filters, chargers, lens pens, actual pens, and memory cards.TOP COMPARTMENT: This is a drawstring satchel, and isnt what sells the pack. I take this pack on the plane with me all the time, and this area holds just what I need it to: a book, a light jacket, some snacks, an ipod, etc. It's not impressive, but if you need room for more non-photo items then this is not the pack for you.I love this pack and take it everywhere.UPDATE 11/29/2011: I still use this backpack all the time, and it has broken in nicely. I am amazed that it does not show more signs of wear, because I take this backpack almost everywhere. I will have this pack for another 5 years minimum before its worn out.
Once I was able to get DSL, I wasted no time getting the wireless Linksys router. It was easy to install and I can't find anywhere in my home where I can't get a decent signal. If you're looking for a wireless router, this is definitely the way to go.
I received this MP3 player as a gift from my parents about two years ago after I had done quite a bit of research. I really enjoyed the player for quite awhile, it worked well, gave me good sound and everything, but then, it stopped working. I tried getting the new firmware, which was very hard to get to upload onto the player and that didn't help. I don't use it anymore because it is too much of a hassle. I think my player might just have been a lemon, but I guess I will never know.
I TRULY LOVE ANY PRODUCT THAT CARRIES THE PANASONIC LABEL BECAUSE IT SIGNIFIES QUALITY! BEING AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, WORKING IN A CALL CENTER MEANS RECEIVING A GREAT DEAL OF INCOMING CALLS DAILY. I NEED A HEADSET THAT IS COMFORTABLE AS WELL AS DEPENDABLE WHILE COLLECTING NEEDED INFORMATION, AND WITH PANASONIC KX-TCA60 HANDS-FREE HEADSET WITH COMFORT FIT, ALLOWS ME TO DO THAT MUCH MORE EFFICIENTLY.
Excellent for an inexpensive, little system. Looks good, too.Got this for the bedroom (20' x 22' with hardwood floors), mainly to listen to books on CD. Works well, sounds great. Great buy, thank you, Amazon!
holds my whole music library which is about 160 songs (takes up half the card). i can still add videos to it as well. REcommend for phones A+
I bought this and it just came in the mail and i hooked it up and i instantly saw the differance between Gold and Silver. You should defentally get this if you have a DVD player!
I got this when my wife got a new stereo in her car; she;d never had an aux input before & wanted to listen to her music player in the car. Every time I'm in her car I see this hanging from the input jack; it's very easy to adjust the length, and there haven't been any sound issues I've noticed with it. She loves it!
The EXP201 should be avoided unless you plan to use it as a desktop model and you get it for next to nothing. Want to jog? Prepare for audio torture: The skipping is atrocious, even with the apparently useless ESP feature on. I returned one for speeding up (think chipmunks) about halfway through some discs. The replacement does this as well. Also, I now note poor scratchy sound at the very beginning of most discs. The sound is OK when these problems aren't in effect. The MP3 labeling system is a joke, just numbers and no way to skip ahead by more than one.
Noisy. Non-intuitive. Expensive to maintain. Difficult to return used toner cartridges for Canon's recycling program. Huge. Did I mention Loud?! Quirky interfacing with our computers...in a bad way.I'm particularly cranky about this printer right now b/c I am having to replace two toner cartridges and they are EXPENSIVE.NOT happy with this purchase.Frankly, I don't know what better options are out there, but this should not be on anyone's list.
As the title says, inexpensive and has been very reliable for over six months. Easy to operate.
I thought hard about this with the new 2002 versions coming out, but this one did what I wanted and the price was right. My teen-aged son has one he takes to school--it has survived and he has found it very useful, he can start drafts of his papers and not have to type them in later. I also really like the Microsoft Reader...it is much easier to read and use than I had anticipated. If you want a useful tool at a good price, this is the one.
I purchased my Sunpak 383 Super a little over three years ago for my Fuji digital camera. Not only is it easy to use, but is has great battery life and is very inexpensive for what you get. I have used it in a number of locations including auditoriums and other large rooms with very impressive results. I would recommend this to anyone who uses digital cameras that have a hot shoe.
Ordered via Amazon. Excellent delivery service. Bought after a few weeks of research looking for smaller sized home theatre speaker system at value price but excellent sound. Very satisfied with purchase. Sound is excellent for price and glad I did not spend more. Like other reviews I read, was surprised at size of subwoofer and ended up having to move it to another corner of the room and do more wiring than planned.Made 4 stars instead of 5 because speaker mounts only allow allow for rotation from right to left. I figured I could just buy better wall mounts but because speakers require mounting from the bottom, I was unable to find any wall mounts that would work with this non-standard location of the screw placement (these are bottom instead of backside). However, best sound (for rear speakers) in my room setup seems to be when they are pointed directly across the room from each other, so I really did not have a need for better mounts anyway.Overall really like the sharp style and great sound from such a small set of speakers. The kit comes with plenty of long speaker wires but note you should get speaker wire designed for in wall use to be to code. I ordered all my wire and accessories such as banana plugs and wall plates from mycablemart.com as I thought their prices were good, but there are lots of places to order this stuff. I would recommend this purchase for the value-oriented consumer looking for good home theatre sound and a fair price assuming you couple it with a good AV receiver (I coupled this with an Onkyo TX-SR606).
Prints really great. No problems, been using it a few days and the quality of the printing is better than what I had from the Office Depot printing cartridge I got last time.
When I thought of expanding my network to more that the current number of computers I have I naturally thought of D-Link for a quality switch. I chose the DSS-8+ because it is relatively inexpensive, small, and has 8 ports.After purchasing this I found that it is actually faster than and older 5-Port switch I currently own and operate from D-Link. You don't see this very often. They are both 10/100Base-T Switches, but for some reason I get faster transmission times with the 8-Port.There is nothing to installing a Switch, and as with any other switch there were no problems. As you probably know by now, I fully endorse D-Link and all their quality networking products.
I purchased the HT700 surge protector 2 years ago, (to replace the previous Monster Power suppressor that also quit working) I thought that it was a fluke, as I have never in my life seen a surge suppressor ever go bad, and we have hundreds of them at work, that have much more use. Both of mine, the previous one and the HT700 did the same thing, just quit working and the power switch and reset button are "mushy" and no longer have defined positions, simply burnt out!! I hear on here they have a lifetime warranty, so I go to Monster warranty web site. That did not work because the HT700 was not a valid product according to their website,, UGH!!!! that is exactly what it is!!! So then I try their warranty 800 number, only to get a recorded message "sorry, our system is down right now" please call back later??? later? seriously? They remind of the " Hello, this is Peggy at prime credit" credit card commercial. My advise if buying Monster Power Surge protectors is to always buy 2 of them, that way when the first one stops working (and it will sooner than later) you have another one so that you can continue to watch your TV while it takes you months to get ahold of them and replace the first one. And I am guessing they will require you to ship (and pay for it) your bad one,, test it,, and get around to sending you another one. GOOD LUCK!
To be honest with everyone, the first part of my review is a more about AMAZON than the product. I purchased this as New from Amazon. It was pretty clear when I opened the box that it had been handled and used by someone else - lots of grimy fingerprints on top, removeable antenna thrown in loose, plastic bags looked dirty. Since many people return electronics items that have complex setups but aren't actually defective, I figured it may just be that. It was clear during setup that someone had tried to install it, and set a password that I had to delete with an equipment re-boot. After spending way too many hours trying to get it working and following the instructions meticulously, I called D-Link tech support. They were very helpful, even identifying a firmware upgrade and helping me install it, but eventually came to the conclusion that the unit was defective, please return to seller! THANKS AMAZON! At least Amazon's return process is easy and relatively painless.The Product: Setup could be (probably will be) daunting for a non-technical user. Some of MS XP's default settings must be changed, but the instructions tell you this. Instructions didn't match precisely the steps that I had to go through using XP Media Center Edition vs. XP. I had to both enable the UPNP support AND install the UPNP interface. I would also advise using MS Internet Explorer vs. Firefox for the setup, even though Firefox is supposed to work. I was able to get farther through the process with Internet Explorer than with FF even though the defective product status didn't allow me to finish.On the upside, I found D-Link's tech support poeple very helpful. I hope the replacement actually works!
This is a great executive mini-system. It's powerful, robust and elegant at the same time. It's fit and finish matches its quality. The sound is superb. I also like the little motorized CD door too. The very best for the price.
This little MP3 player has a lot of power and features for its size! While there are many brands of MP3 players on the market, I prefer this model of Creative for its compact style and durability. For half-hour workouts in the gym, it is ideal!Creative shines with this product, maintaining its reputation for high quality computer sound. The flash drive has no moving parts, so there is no worry that it will skip or be damaged during an active exercise routine.I would have given it five stars, but the sound buzzes faintly when the display is illuminated. While the faint buzzing lasts only a couple of seconds, I would think a company like Creative could do better.Overall, this player is a good purchase for the money. I have no regrets!
I ordered this to store music for my children's MP3 players and it was exactly what I expected, shipped to me quickly, and was easy to use.
Any search of the RX600 and the words "blank lcd" or "screen" will show you that the lcd failure is a common problem with this unit. It is very difficult to use without the lcd. Search will also show that Epson is choosing to ignore this. Buy the RX600 at your own risk because you're on your own once you open the box. My first and last Epson product.
I use my Tungsten primarily to read ebooks, so my review is slanted towawrds that purpose. For that purpose, it is superb. The battery life is outstanding -- I'm getting about 9 hours, possibly more, with the backlight turned most of the way down. Even with the backlight all the way down, it's still very bright. Buy an aluminum case (pricey, but well worth the expense), a travel charger, and a decent-sized SD card (256MB should be fine) and you can carry a mind-boggling amount of literature in your pocket. If you like classics, you can get them for free on the web with the free pdaconverter program (you'll have to search for it - doesn't come with the Tungsten). I've read 3 books with it already, including David Copperfield (900+ pages), and the screen is great, being easily readable in all lighting conditions. In bright sunlight the screen won't be beautiful or colorful, it'll actually look almost monochrome, but it's still easily readable, which for me is the point. Indoors the screen looks very nice and bright. I've used the Wi-Fi once or twice and it's useful in a pinch, but not optimal. But if you're looking for a good ebook reader, this is the one to get. There is another Tungsten with a larger screen, but the C's built-in keyboard is great, much easier to use than stylus-based text entry. The Tungsten completely sold me on reading ebooks. Yes, I'd rather have the book with me, but you don't normally carry around the complete writings of Dickens, George Eliot, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare, Joseph Conrad, the Bronte sisters, Herman Melville, Hawthorne, Edith Wharton, Henry James, multiple versions of the Bible, etc etc... but with a PDA you can have all of this with you, all the time, anywhere in the world, and this is the best PDA I've seen for reading ebooks.
This is an update on my first review of this lens.initially I had many issues with this lens but after sending it into Canon for repair it has come back much sharper. This is an issue I've heard from others regarding Canon lenses. The moral is: If the lens has a woble when you get it new, send it in to Canon for their free factory service immediately.While this is infinately better than the kit lens and a steady on zoom, the colors are still not completely accurate. If you are looking for perfect color accuracy you will be dissapointed. The zoom functions quietly and smoothly though and focus is nice throughout. There is a decent Bokeh (for this type lens) at 3.5 and even 4.5 if th4e background is seperated a bit from the forground.The zoom range is good as a walking around, but not quite enough for nature photography. It doesn't have the closeup focus capability you might hope for to get a nice image of a flower nor the zoom capability to get a nice image of a bird or a deer. It's just in between booth of these.For shots of people and places though, it's just right. This has been a very useful lens but if I were making the purchase again, I would go for something that either extended out to 200mm or shot closer in rather than this compromise that is not quite enough of either.As a first lens upgrade from a kit lens, this is a pretty good economical choice. No doubt many people will upgrade to this lens and stop there finding their needs fully satisfied.
I bought this item thinking it would work on my TREO650, using the Softick audio gateway, but was sad to learn that it doesn't work yet for playing Treo music on the home stereo...On the plus side, it DOES have GREAT range for bluetooth headphones, when playing my stereo into it, I can walk all through the house and yard!
Plus: They don't cost too much, and they give better sound quality than typical earbud headphones - specifically, they give a full bass response where typical earbuds (and laptop speakers!) give almost nothing. If all your music sounds like crap, well, this'll fix it.Minus: I bought these headphones in late November, and by now, mid-February, they've started crapping out. In both earphones.Conclusion: If you don't mind buying replacements all the time, they're superb. Otherwise, get something else.
I like this mouse overall. It has a shapely design and comfortable contour. It glides smoothly over mousepad and clicks smoothly, although not quietly. My complaints are that the scroll wheel makes rattling noise when you turn it, and the hardware driver is buggy. The mouse went dead after day or two of use on both USB and PS/2 ports (Win 2K, XP). I had to uninstall the MouseSuite to get the mouse back. Searching for a newer driver on IBM website yielded no luck either. IBM probably has one of the worst websites of any hardware manufactures. Searching by the part number or model number as they suggest returns no results. Oh well. The mouse still works, but I can't program the buttons.
The cable seems to work ok and looks ok but it's very light and seems a little cheap because of that. I don't imagine it's shielded very well so I'll plan on just using it at home. I have been having noise issues with my cables on stage so even though I bought this to use there I decided to pick up a premium cable for the stage. I hope this helps.
The sound of these cans is good but there are others that are its equal that have some better ergonomics. The ergonomics are good once you get them on, but the headband and the "Tension Adjustment" for the earpads are fiddly. I find that the Sennheiser PX-100 or the AKG K420 offer equal performance with better usability and similar comfort.
I've tried, like so many others, MANY camera bags. I've had the Lowepro Compact AW, the Lowepro Magnum AW, the Lowepro MiniTrekker, and the Lowepro Photo Trekker AW II just to name some of the many I've tried. But for an easy way to carry the camera and extra lens and/or flash while hiking around in Europe, the zoo, a park etc. this bag just cannot be beat!The construction is very good and it is ideally sized to carry a small amount of equipment for a daily shoot. And it does so comfortably and inobtrusively.The backpack solutions, for me, were mostly overkill, were uncomfortable to boot, and it was difficult to access my equipment. The shoulder bags are great to transport your gear, but very uncomfortable for carrying it around on a day trek. I believe in travelling light and keeping is simple and this bag allows you to do both.Incidentally, the bag can be slung comfortably across your shoulder in addition to strapping it on your waist. While on your waist it is a simple matter to loosten the belt slightly and bring the gear arount to the front of you where you can easily remove it.Do remember that the bag IS limited in size and it will force you to carefully consider your gear choices for the day. The advantages of "travelling light" far outweigh the disadvantages of not having all of your equipment at the tip of your fingers.Honestly, I have not found a better solution for day treks and would, at this point, only consider other lumbar bags when considering an alternative for daily treks. Everyone I've recommended this bag to has been pleased.
I have just purchased my third ATI TV Wonder 550. This is an excellent product. I suppose I had no expectation when it came to anything other than the hardware, I have used lots of ATI video cards and been very happy with them. My only complaint would be changing channels for Live TV is slow but I hardly watch Live TV on the PC. I have been running two cards in a WinXP Pro PC coupled with Snapstream's Beyond TV and I also bought the Snapstream Firefly wireless remote. In addition I don't use Beyond TV to watch the recordings, I use CyberLink's PowerDVD. This all works together very nicely. Now I want to add a third card in the same PC with the first two. The cards have worked flawlessly for an uncountable number of recordings most of which I have to delete because I can't keep up but at least I get to pick and choose unlike missing a show. The video quality is excellent, which I watch full screen on a 46" LCD TV. My ATI Radeon 3850 video card gives me an HDMI output to the TV for watching my recordings. Yes my TV supports HD but I plan to stick with good old NTSC video for as long as my cable company will support it and that will be a while yet in Canada. Finally I'll admit my only other experience with building my own PVR was using Matrox Rainbow Runner back ten years ago in the old VHS days. The technology has come a long way since then so I can't compare with other manufacturers but I doubt any one vendor offers the complete perfect solution for a PVR.
I was looking for a cable that went from my computer sound system to an LCD projector 15 ft away. This worked perfectly for what I needed and although the sound is not Ultra-hi fi quality(Which you shouldn't expect based on how you probably want to use it), it's good enough for the average listener.
Got this for my S200. Fits perfectly. I wish it came bundled with the camera. I've used it extensively and have found the following: (1) the leather shows scratching and scuffing a little easily; (2) I wish the belt loop was a clip instead for easier wearability (but the belt loop is far more secure); (3) the wrist strap isn't so well accommodated, especially during frequent use of the camera. Despite these shortcomings, I'm happy to have it. (Note that the case pictured here is wider than the actual case and may even be a different one.)
I saw it I liked it and I got it , right now I am enjoying it, my grandchilden also love it
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL PRODUCT AT A WONDERFUL PRICE. I WOULD LIKE TO CANCELL MY PREVIOUS REVIEW.THANK YOU
It has a sturdy construction design making it easier for your hands and arms to loosen or tighten screws! It's a great product!
Gotta have a UV, protects the lens and ultraviolet light can be a pain plus you can't beat Canon glass!
This cable was inexpensive and has worked for around a year with no problems. I am using it to extend my keyboard.
I bought one of these for myself and a friend. We both loved them, the look, the feel, the size, the ease to setup (none of that heavy duty programming that I read about while doing research on universal remotes), etc. We needed something simple. This was it. Mine had a delay issue with my upstairs TV which I am sure I could have fixed with the online tool and like other users in forums I read and I had an issue with the DVR activity, but the specific issue is escaping me right now. I returned the device about 3 weeks before posting this review so I cannot remember what the issue was. Anyway, we ended up returning the devices hoping to buy them again when the price is much much cheaper.
Apple ipod is amazing.. can be used as back up storage as well.Great buy ..Super Saver shipping is slow..
Overall, the headphones are great. The sound is solid and the fact that they're waterproof is great for running. The ear buds occasionally work their way out of my ear when I'm running which is the only reason I'm not giving the product 5 stars.
This mp3 player worked great for about four months. Then I dropped it about three feet onto soft carpet. Now it is a handy electronic device that can only display the word "Upgrader" when turned on. Rio customer support is terrible. After the warranty period of three months they wanted to charge me $100 to fix it, and they still wouldn't guarantee it. Their support gave predictable, repetitive advice that only tangently related to my problem. And I was also able to find more than a few other people with the SAME EXACT PROBLEM! I was not able to get a live response to my problem.So I decided to try to fix it myself, by opening it up (voiding the warranty, but that is null at this point). Now I can get it to respond while the USB cord is plugged in. As far as a portable, mobile mp3 player goes - Nope.I would never buy another product from Rio. Not because their cheap mp3 player is cheap, but because they do not support their products. I would be highly concerned that they would have the same terrible customer support should anything happen to ANY of their products.
Pros: Stylish. Easy to Use. Extremely small and light yet still has very large display. High quality pictures for ultra compact camera.Cons: Will scratch, keep in the case. Hard to focus when zoomed in. Pictures usually turn out blurry so you have to either have a very steady hand or a tripod. (I am sure this is true for every compact camera). You have to take out the battery to charge it, but it actually isnt too big of a deal.Other Thoughts: Great camera! Worth the price, no regrets.
Then simply stopped working. After some additional research LaCie has a reputation for unreliable drives (which I knew ahead of time having bought LaCie drive years ago and then stopped). Typical failure rates of 40+% in under a year. Buy drives from anybody else. Fortunately all I kept on this disk were system backups and I can simply start using another disk.
Basically, this unit works very well, comes with clear instructions, and looks really good once it is installed. If you are wondering how to get your old (especially stock) stereo out, I would recommend watching this video youtube.com/watch?v=b3Bz5yz_DkU&list=PL8FDC69D7592396A0&index=6&feature=plpp_video. If you have questions in regards to wiring your new stereo, I would recommend this video youtube.com/watch?v=W8p4GBzBjU8&list=PL8FDC69D7592396A0&index=10&feature=plpp_video. My installation was super easy and trouble free (I have a good amount of experience because of doing this in several different cars), so if you have any questions on installing a stereo or dash kit in your Corolla, go ahead and comment on this review and I will send you a picture, video, or message as soon as possible to answer it. Thanks for reading this and I hope it helped.
This griddle arrived with two major flaws. First the power controller was nearly impossible to take in and out. Second the grease tray did not fit into the grease tray holder groves. I returned it promptly for a refund.
I have been using Cables to Go HDMI cables for about five years now, with no problems of any kind, at any point, whatsoever. Only a [...]would pay more than $12 for a 6' HDMI cable right now.
I bought this keyboard for my wife. The keyboard touch is too heavy and the transfer rate too slow to keep up with her typing speed (+100 wpm). She went back to her wired keyboard after two days of frustration. I don't have a problem with it as I punch the keys at about 20 wpm max. The volume control and media keys work well on an XP computer.
Well, here's Samsung's answer to the ipod nano, and it's a beauty. Yes, this is the RED Samsung K3 2GB mp3 player with built-in FM tuner. The unit is sleek, stylish, easy to use, and it offers EXCELLENT sound. The earbuds provided sound as good as my Sennheiser earbuds, unexpected performance for pack-ins. Though I haven't filled the K3's memory to capacity, it would appear to hold around thirty albums or 500 songs at the standard 128bit sound quality. There are a number of EQ settings designed for different types of music, but you can also set up your own custom setting using the built-in seven-band equalizer. FM performance is excellent as well, with adjustable sensitivity. The little color screen works great as a GUI but washes out in sunlight and doesn't do the greatest justice to your photos. This unit excels at playing music, not displaying photos. Beyond that, battery life is claimed to be 25 hours. I have been using the K3 with the Belkin mp3 armband designed for nanos and K3's, and it's very unobtrusive and comfortable to wear. For someone who grew up in an era of portable battery-powered record players accompanied by a stack of worn 45's, this is an amazing device!
UPDATE: I'm leaving my original review up just so you can see what I said when I first got them. Now for the update. The left earbud no longer works. Now initially I thought it was a fluke or maybe I did something to it...pulled to hard or whatever, but now I can see this is a serious product design problem (judging from other reviews) so I have changed my review from five to one star. Sorry, it doesn't matter how great they sound when you first get them, if they stop working within a year, what does it matter.***Okay for the money, these are fantastic. Sound is deep and rich, blocks out all outside noise and you will find that you need to turn the volume down as it comes in crystal clear and loud. The only thing I don't like about them is the god awful color. Believe the picture, it's accurate. I believed the word "Blue"....I didnt' realize they were actually Aqua. yuck.
Wonderful deal on a printer. The replacement for this printer (S820D, I think) gives direct print, but who needs it? Canon definitely has a leg up on other manufacturers with speed of printing without any loss of print quality. I use the printer with OS X on a Mac. Nothing negative I can say.
My buddy had a pair of these and when i heard them i fell in love.The sound coming out of these speakers is incredible.I cant imagine any other pc speakers would have much of a chance competing with these.For the price that is.Bass on the sub is deep and rich.The satellites sound great also with nice clean highs and midrange.You bet i recommend these""They are worth every penny and some.
I love this mouse. At $20-$25, it's both affordable and useful. I have never had any problems with it. I had an old one that went through AAAs like they were candy. This one probably lasted me over 6 months, if not longer, on one set of AAAs. I don't know if that's because of the invisible optic or it's just much more efficient, but it's great. On that note, the invisible optic feature is cool as well, since this mouse doesn't emit visible light from its optical lens. It doesn't hurt that it's made by a trusted brand like Logitech. It's comfortable, the adapter is very small and unobtrusive. It has a scroll wheel which can also be pushed right or left to scroll horizontally which is a nice feature. I think when I originally got this the sensitivity was a little too high so it zipped around the screen too quickly, but you can adjust this on your computer. It also has an indicator to let you know the power is on or the battery is low and it automatically turns itself off when you re-insert the adapter, which is awesome. I like this over the V220 because the adapter is so much smaller. The only thing I don't understand is why this is $60 in red. Nice work, Logitech!
This case is made well for the price, durable, thoughtfully layed out except for one small detail. The case doesn't really accomodate the strap that comes with my S3IS. If you want to put in just the camera, it fits like a glove. Getting the strap in there if you want to put it in your pack/purse/etc and be snag free, is a squeeze.
I was suprised at how well this worked. I had my doubts it would give me a clear, sharp sound out of my radio on an FM station using my iPod but it does. Sometimes I will be in an area where there are massive power lines that will distort the sound for a moment or two but they mess up my regular FM as well. I got the iTrip rather than putting a CD changer in my new car, for the price difference I can put up with a few moments of inconvenience. I am glad I went this route, it is more versatile than a CD changer and the iTrip with my iPod works great!
I bought this lens separately and very happy i did. The standard lens is a good lens and this blows the shorter lens away. It is my "carry lens" despite the size, which is suprising. It is a very fast lens for the price and focal length and blows away the "kit lenses" that come with the canon and nikon's. This lens with the 14-45 covers most of the bases. Any upgrade wont start with this lens but rather a faster short lens ($400). And then the new 18-300 ($800-900). You'll have little reason to replace this lens even as you put more money into your kit. In fact if i were going to spend the money id skip the 14-45 and get this lens, the 300 and the pro quality short lens. If i only had one lens with the e500 this would be it.
I play long hours at the poker table, and these headphones have been a godsend for me. Nice relaxing music or simply muting obnoxious opponents has done wonders for my game. I have owned both these and the more expensive Bose noise-cancelling headphones. I vastly prefer these. They have ample but not complete noise reduction, allowing you to be cognizant of your surroundings. They do not require batteries, which avoids the inevitable inconvenience of losing your music in a locale without access to AAA batteries. Moreover, I find that the noise cancelling Bose bother me if I'm congested, on an airplane, or listening for hours. These offer exceptional sound quality for a reasonable price.
Siemens phone systems far exceed the technology of any other cordless phone brand, in my opinion. The S45 Extension is easily set-up as a second phone that does not need a phone cable, easily syncs up with the base Siemens phone for copying the address book, etc. All features work as advertised, able to call from one phone to another. Well built, color screen like the base phone, etc.I plan on buying a couple more in order to have the same phone device in ALL rooms.
Excellent product for price and quality! Installation was very easy. I do not use the usb yet, but dvd&divX are playing very good.
I have had this scanner for about a year. I've scanned over 20,000 pages (it counts for you). It has had some quirks, but rarely jams even with odd sizes. It scans the smallest receipts even (even smaller than its rated minimum spec, smaller than a business card), once you figure out where the tab is that senses the paper in the feed. It scans at the rated speed for me, really nice.The quirks are more software related than hardware. For example, if there is a misfeed, again which is really rare, but when it does happen, sometimes the paperport program freezes, locking up my whole computer and I have to reboot the scanner to get it going again. Another software quirk that has been corrected: It has this great feature to autocrop to actual page sizes, which is very efficient to use because saved file size is directly related to scan dimensions. But when I first got it, this feature had a bug, so that it would only autocrop the first page of a batch; the following pages were not cropped, which made the feature nearly useless for multipage docs. This has been beautifully corrected with a driver update; now you can autocrop a batch of off-sized pages, whether they are all the same off-size, or all different sized. Super.There is a lot of software that comes with this scanner, and none of it is the latest. In fact, the scanner has been out a couple of years, and I think it's still shipping with the same software as before, and it was not the latest when the scanner was first released. Some of the software is redundant, and some of it seems to have a high learning curve, and there is not really any guidance as to why you would use certain programs rather than others. Trial and error with them is frustrating. That being said, the software that I use the most with it, Paperport9, works beautifully and suits my needs. I scan everything to directly to searchable pdfs, occasionally move docs to MS Word for editing, and this one little machine has changed my whole approach to document handling. It's pretty small, and I keep it right on my desk in easy reach. The first place every single sheet of paper goes is in into the scanner, and is scanned directly to the computer "folder" where it belongs. I love it.I'm looking now for a second one so I can do off site scanning. I thought maybe this model would cost less now and/or there would be a better one out. But I've looked hard and this is still the best choice in this price range, even though the street price seems to have actually gone up! What other piece of office electronic equipment has actually increased in price for the same model in the last 2 years? I guess I'm not the only who likes it.I was glad see the prior reviewer returned his scanner and updated the review positively after receiving a replacement scanner. Looks like he got a lemon, but all is fine now.
Connectivity drops on this router every 2-3 minutes and I'm left with no other option besides powering up the router again..and the story repeats itself over and over again. I'm trashing this router and buying another one.
I have recently purchased the Olympus D450Z digital camera, which uses this kind of picture memory chip. At a fraction of the price that you find in camera stores, you can have a completely compatible memory device for your Olympus camera (and I'll bet for other brands using SmartMedia as well!) and money left over for the extra NiMH batteries you'll have to keep charged. Worth getting is the Olympus PCMCIA adapter (available through Amazon) which allows the chip to mimic a Hard Drive on any machine with a Type II ATA slot. For USB machines you can find any of a host of readers, but check the reviews first!Just as an aside -- I sneakily used this chip to move a powerpoint presentation from one laptop to another this week, and it was amazingly smooth! This could easy replace floppy technology in machines that don't have the space for an inboard Zip drive. Cool!
Beware of assuming that the UV filter recommended by Amazon for a particular camera with a fixed lense size that I purchased is the correct size. It wasn't even close. No size was given for the lense diameter. I returned the filter for a full refund minus my shipping & all the hassel of packaging it.
They work great for my daughter so that she cant pump up the volume on the ipod, comfortable and they look great.
This flash drive is excellent, like all flash drives I have tried. It is a wonderful alternative to floppy drives, and it allows me to move large files around easily. My complaint - I carry the drive around in my purse, and although the cap starts out snug fitting, after taking it off and putting it on a few dozen times, the cap now falls off easily. I also have a Sony MicroVault, and I sure paid a premium for it, but it is so well designed that there is no way the cap can fall off - it snaps snugly into place. Verdict - I won't buy another SanDisk drive until they redesign the casing.
I purchased this for my Ipod after a friend told me she tried SEVERAL transmitters and they all had issues(the sound was terrible and you could not listen to it loudly). This one is GREAT- the sound is terrific and there is no static, I even think it was cheaper than the ones at the stores. I would definately recommend this transmitter. I love buying stuff on Amazon.com they are great!
I've found this printer to be a First Rate companion to my Sony digital camera. I'll never send film off to get developed again. BUT: It positively EATS ink cartridges. At clost to $30 a cartridge, ink was costing more than $1 per letter size full color page. Then I found a place on teh net that sells ink bulk that you can refill the cartridges with. So now ink costs about 5 cents per full letter page or less.
Just enough protection to avoid little dings and shocks. Otherwise allows the computer and sleeve to fit in large pocket of a travel vest eliminating the need to have a separate bag.
Expensive for an amateur like me, but worth it after my first photo shoot. I use an e-500 and the pop-up flash would drive me nuts trying to take a photo the strobing annoyed people). With the FL-50, it just takes the picture. I also bought the Gary Fong diffuser and love it.UPDATE: Over three years later, and the thing still works perfect. Combined with Eneloop rechargeable batteries, this thing is fantastic without breaking the bank on batteries.
This battery holds a charge and works just like the original one that came with the camera - very happy so far!
I bought this to make a dozen CD's of a group bicycle tour vacation photo's - after burning the first CD the drive failed to recognize the presence of any additional CD's. I/O Magic charges $1.79/minute for technical support to your credit card - it cost me over $10 to be told to upload latest software (which they also charge for). Drive still defective and failed to recognize any CD's in tray, so had to return it. Expensive and time wasting lesson in extremely poor customer service. Exchanged for an Iomega that is working flawlessly.
These are tape cartridges for a DLT IIIxt tape drive, with 15GB native and 30GB compressed capacity, sufficient to back up an entire computer system. They work perfectly in my Compaq 15/30GB DLT IIIxt drive, which will not take the newer DLT IV tapes. I do not believe in discarding perfectly functional equipment just because it's a few years old, so kudos to Amazon.com for continuing to make these cartridges available. It's getting hard to obtain them even from manufacturers like HP/Compaq and Quantum, not to speak of the usual retail outlets. Pretty good price too..
My laptop used to get so hot, it burned my hand when I touched it. I have no problems at all anymore as far as heat goes. I have a 14.1" widescreen laptop and it fits nearly perfectly underneath it.
This is a great addition to our home. It has really changed the way we watch movies. We already had a surround sound system, but we were missing the fantastic screen. I would recommend this to anyone who likes to watch movies or sports.
This is an excellent 4-port VGA splitter. On the input port, it seems to accept any resolution signal, and faithfully replicates it on the 4 output ports. This is solid, economical, and does just what it says it will do. Our company creates video-based special effects, and this is the 4-port splitter we use for our customers. Just hook it up and forget it, it just works. Inexpensive, too. Great product!
I have used this printer for the last three years. As a visual designer and a fine artist I have used this to print all sorts of design projects, illustrations, and web pages.The colors this produces are a better match to what I see onscreen than any other color printer I have used (HP deskjets, HP color laser, Apple color laser). Even at &quot;normal&quot; quality on cheap paper, the prints are good enough to frame. I used this printer with photo quality paper to print the portfolio I show at job interviews. The dithering is subtle, with none of the dark-dot-amongst-light-dots problems that cause a speckled look on cheap printers.The colors are vibrant, but ACCURATE (unlike the HP printers that always print colors oversaturated). As other reviewers have noted, the ink cartridges (separate for each color!) last a long time, typically several months with heavy usage.The printing is fast, even at high quality, much faster than color laser printers, and comparable to most desktop printers.The flat paper tray (as opposed to inclined) rarely jams. The tray can hold about 50 sheets of paper, so it is good for use in an office environment being shared by many people.This can handle even light card stock, although I have had some varieties of 80# card stock JAM and refuse to go through. Unfortunately, the stock is forced to go through the rollers, and there is no way to open the back to allow it to go straight through and avoid jamming on heavy stock. This is the only bad thing about this printer.
In spite of some bad experiences reported by other customers in the Internet, after some weeks of usage I have no claims. Card works ok.
This Panasonic is all right, except I would die to get my old Sony system back. They just don't have the sound quality at Panasonic that Sony had with these small systems. I don't like that I don't have a clock display at all times and sometimes the CD changer is confusing to me, but it will just take time to figure it out. Since these kind of bookshelf stereos are becoming more obsolete, I am happy to have this one. With all the sound quality of the Sonys I have owned (I've gone through a half dozen) it will please me if this just hangs on and does not become a disappointment in functionality. I would like this one to hang around longer. Hopefully, the CD reader will not go out like my Sonys did.
Durable, cheap, good length. What more can I say, it's a standard DB-9 connector. I used it to interface a PIC24 with a MAX3232 chip and a Linux PC, works fine.
I had a hard time finding this memory stick for an older camera. This one arrived quickly and is perfect.
I just got this burner tonight and tried it out for the first time. I burned 10 songs in a minute and a half. So far this burner is great.
these things are great for everything from hunting to sports. the image stabilization is unbelievable. Watch cheerleaders at you next pro football game, and without the handshake that is typical of such activities!!!
My 12 year old loves this camera. You can use it to take pictures, videos or as a web camera. Great product!
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Pros:The Installation went easily and there are no problems with it till now.Cons: When it is used in the 'n' mode but when it is used in the backward compatibility 'g' mode, the difference in speed is very high.
I just got it today and was a little nervous because I only saw a few reviews and they did not address a few important questions I had.1) No external power needed, the USB can supply enough power to charge the battery as well as power the drive. However it is faster to charge the internal LION battery with the charger.2) It would seem you can partition the drive with a small FAT32 and a larger NTFS and it still works. I tested this out with my Treo SD card and it copied the whole thing really fast.Is small comes with a little vinyl case (should have a little strap to secure the case but no biggy. Really well made, feels solid. For not much more than a generic USB you get USB to go.There is no downside that I can see.
It works great with my computer, but maybe because it's wireless, tilt does not always work and lags sometimes. I like its groovy color and it's a pretty good value, I guess. I recommend the newest logitech mouse instead of this wireless mouse unless you have a desktop and really want no wires hanging behind your desk.
Good quality cable, in fact it's the same quality as other brands, but without the "Monster" price tag.
Can"t get unit to work, not sure if it's me or the unit, can hear on it OK, when I send a Call on Skype, my modem gets disconnected...
Greetings, Hope this finds everyone to be in good health and happiness. I traded my minolta slr w/2 lenses and flash for the 3800N back in 2002 and have enjoyed it ever since. This camera is used primarily for B/W as well as continued learning of the fundamentals of photography and creative ideas. I have taken it through five different jungles in SE Asia, in the desert, and across fifteen states with no problems. If you have an idea of a grunts life, it isn't easy or clean. This camera takes the abuse and still performs they way it should. Maintain proper care and protection from the environment with all the accessories available and you 've got a great artistic kit at little cost. Have fun with this camera and be artistic.
I purchased this item for a Valentines Day gift for my hubby. We both love it! Have used it several times, very user friendly.
Much cheaper than what is found at Wal-Mart, and the quality is far superior. I had no issues with these discs and the price made it an easy choice.
The frame was extremely well packaged. Double boxed and everything was wrapped in foam so there we no dings or scratches. The screen was rolled in foam with a layer of paper to protect the screen surface then encased in a hard PVC tube. It is extremely unlikely the screen would arrive in less than pristine condition.Except for hanging the screen on the wall, it was easily assembled by one person. The frame was a heavy gauge aluminum and very stiff. The corners were extremely sturdy and frame pieces fit together very tight. The assembly instructions are easily understood.The screen material did not have any noticeable imperfections and was completely wrinkle free when mounted. One complaint, my screen was missing two plastic anchors for mounting the screen to the frame. I will contact the manufacturer tomorrow and ask for a few spares.The frame was easily mounted to the wall and the brackets allow for easy left to right (horizontal) adjustment. The screen seems to be firmly attached to the wall.This is my first projector screen. Previously I projected directly on a painted wall. (A painted wall works better than you might expect.) The new screen was worth the money that I spent. I checked several stores and the Elite screen costs significantly less than their competitors. The Elite screen is vastly superior to the painted wall; I wish I would have purchased this screen sooner. The ambient light in the room can be much brighter than was previously possible.Finally, the movies look much better. Now that I have a screen, I like my projector more. The colors are rich and vibrant and dark scenes are more distinct than they ever were.
We needed an inexpensive printer change at work. This printer does it all!! Thought I would miss color prints, but definitely not. I also love the price savings on ink :-) ONLY downfall is no feed for multiple page faxes; each one has to be scanned in.
I was a little skeptical at first because these are cheap (paid about $40) and the design is a little different, but WOW. The sound is phenomenal... I make my friends that have the "Beats" and "Soul" studio headphones (who also paid $200-$400) listen and they are jealous of the huge sound! Unless you just want to blow your $$ on those to get a rapper's brand name, get these!Summary:PROS:-HUGE soundstage-- great bass, but not overpowering. Good clarity in mids and the highs can sparkle if you want them to, even with bass! Brings music to life--hear it like never before.-Interesting design, get lots of questions/compliments.-PRICE -- are you kidding me, $40 for this high quality? thanks Koss!-comes with decent case and headphones are collapsible to easily carry in a backpack or pocket even.CONS:-cord seems a little short, but not bad. about 4 feet. I'm used to longer cords on studio headphones.-keep in mind these are "on ear" therefore let outside noise in a little. Also keep in mind you can turn these up REALLY loud. lol.Highly recommend these little headphones. If you are in the market for anything under $400, get these!
I purchased this modem in late February of this year and it failed last week. The cable company (suscom) provided me with a rental modem which I'm currently using. Is the 3Com modem covered by warranty for this period of usage?
This is a very good card reader. No driver installation required. The extra stuff like the automatic download button and the holding base is unnecessary in my opinion.
I bought this to organize my kid-crazy backseat, and it works perfectly for that purpose. The largest bottom pocket is only big enough for a standard-sized Thomas Guide if you don't want to be able to secure the pocket closed with the velcro strap. That being said, it fits a couple of magazines and kids activity books just fine. It has a pocket big enough for a deck of cards, one that will hold a water bottle, another that is the perfect size for one of those small, travel first aid kits, another that will hold some folded-up napkins and a vomit bag, and a smaller one that can hold a few pencils/markers. I would recommend this for anyone who has a backseat that looks like a blowover from your kids room. You will not be disappointed.
not very bad or good... good looking but verey big diameter so large and soft not as originals.
I received one with the first page falling off.Probably Amazon's fault. They should check it before sending it out.
I have not run pictures and picture quality papaer through it yetbut the printing I have done has been black and white and is ok. A few glitches here and there. Some banding on color but I havent cleaned the heads yet. The big shocker is cost of ink...I ran 450 black and white text pages and and had to refill soon. I think I should have checked ink prices. No paper jamming at all on this machine.
I bought (and returned) a Philips DVDR615/17. (...)It was a beautiful machine and it has a lot of nice features. It made beautiful disks...when it made disks.I usually record on DVD+RW and I should have had a clue that things weren't going to go well when there was a preprinted form in the box telling me how to wipe a +RW disk, if the machine suddenly decided it couldn't read it.Well, it decides that A LOT! You might go back to add an hour at the end of 4 other hours that this same machine already recorded...and suddenly it can't read it.But, more disgusting, on just about every disk (and I tried several brands), it went &quot;disk error&quot; after a couple of minutes of recording and ruined the disk. If you erased it (using the secret disk wiping procedure) and started over, it usually recorded. But, that's not too practical if you want to timer record. In fact, I NEVER made a successful timer recording. (And, even if you got a non-timer recording, the machine might just forget how to read that same disk a few minutes later.)I tried contacting Philips support to see if there was a firmware flash or something to correct this, but the only response I got referred me to an 800 number that turned out to be &quot;Out of Warrantee Support&quot;, who wanted to charge me (...) just to talk to me, even though I had only had the goofy thing a few days. I think not.So, back to the store it went.If that one problem didn't exist, this would've been a great machine, so if they ever fix it, somebody let me know.
I owned an IBM Optical Scrollpoint Mouse and used it extensively for 3+ years of for my office mouse; doing mostly CAD drafting and modeling. I liked it so much that when it finally died, I tried to replace it. In fact, I ordered two, so that I'd have a spare for future use.The mouse I receive is by Lenovo (IBM spun off it's PC arm to them). The form is the same on this new Lenovo version, but don't be fooled. This mouse is terrible. They have replaced the scroll wheel with a weird toggele switch that is alternately way too sensitive and non-responsive. It is completely non-ergonomic and requires repositioning of your hand to use. Sadly, I am now trying out ergo mice again. Don't make the same mistake I did!
i cant believe that this car charger was so cheap! zune sells one for about $30 and i got this one for about $5! it works great and i've had it for over a year
Actually, I own the clone of Sangean SG-622, the Radioshack DX-397, and I love it. It is a simple inexpensive and Spartan short-wave radio, but it does a very good job in pulling out the main short-wave stations. It does not have bells and whistles like, digital tunning and display, it does not have an auto power shut off or an alarm clock either. It is fully analog, but for me the most important is sensitivity, selectivity and the sound quality. All these are much better than in a lot of more expensive radios that I have seen. Compared side by side with a Sony ICF-2010 that I own, it pulled out almost all the main stations that the Sony could get, with a tenth of its price. It is lightweight and the sound is very good for a 3inch size speaker.It may be some interference from nearby strong stations, but it can be reduced with the orientation of the receiver.I could never belive that you could get such a good quality short-wave radio with such a low price.I give it a wholeheartedly 5 stars.
ehh, its just a code. i needed it in a pinch. 1600 mp is 1600 mp. no real big deal.
I remember when I first bought a MiniDV camcorder way back in 2001, the MiniDV tapes were pretty expensive(over six bucks a tape).This is a great deal at just under ten bucks for a pack of 5 tapes. Panasonic makes good quality MiniDV tapes(I have some going over ten years and picture quality is still fine).These tapes can be used either in SP(60mins) or LP(90mins) mode. Overall good quality and great deal for this pack.
Radiosophy has been promising the delivery of this low cost HD Radio for over a year, but upon receiving mine I think the wait was worth it. The Radiosophy MultiStream HD Radio has tons of features that no other HD Radio has. Among them are;* A transportable unit that you can use at home or in the office along with using in your car or boat. It truly is the only transportable HD Radio unit on the market!!* Optical out, stereo RCA jacks to connect the unit to your home audio.* Unit will receive ALL free broadcast radio bands even if your favorite station isn't broadcasting in HD yet.* USB port - The USB input port will allow MultiStream HD Radio updates via the Internet.* Ease of Use. Put the radio in the cradle, plug it in, and turn it on. That's it.The unit also shipped with a new feature called "Listening Environments". There are 10 settings to give your unit the sounds of a concert hall, Sports Arena, Blues Club, etc...Overall I am very happy with the quality of workmanship, ease of use, and most importantly the quality of the sound atht is promised with HD Radio.Lastly, I've a great amount of additional information and knowledge about the MultiStream HD at http://www.multistreamhdradio.com
It took about 3 hours to get to the point where I needed to call tech support to get my AV switch box to work. After many attempts by them and after 1 hour on the phone it worked, for that day. The next day it went back to not changing inputs again. I can't run my PVR from the remote as it doesn't have the button that says My PVR so I still have to use the cable boxes remote to run the PVR part of my cable box. So all in all I wouldn't rate this very high as it doesn't have the function buttons out where you can use them. At least I haven't found them yet, and I've looked. The documention that comes with the remote is one of those flip out road map things that has pictures to show put the CD in first then connect the unit. OK great now how about a little more documention showing me how I can FF then play from my PVR. That would have been help full. On the DVD side you have to go into devices to find where to turn Close Captioning on/off and it has 8 pages to go through. I was expecting the remote to take on the functions of the remote I was replacing and emulating that on the screen? Or at least put the most used features on the first page of devices.----------UPDATE---------I asked for and got an RMA for this product. I spent more time on the phone with tech support than using it. The last straw was buying another AV switch thinking that would solve my problems. Well I deleted the AV switch from my setup and updated the remote, then tried to add the new one and the option to add another or new AV switch isn't there so back to calling tech support and after 40 minutes on hold I gave up. Great idea but really lacking features at this price.
I have it for about a month now, it is a good one, still the position of my hand on it seams to be not so confortable. The arrow on the screen doesn't move as smoothly as expected, and is not perfectly accurate, my $6 mouse is way more precise. A very good item for people who work a lot with a computer and a mouse, your hand will say "thank you". For some people it can take a while to get used with the way of operating it. The quality is very good, as overall appreciation the track ball is good but still the price is too high for something that works with some flaws. I have had higher expectations.
I looked at many compact binoculars before settling on this pair, and I haven't been disappointed. Small and light enough for a coat pocket, fanny pack, or even a generous pants pocket...distortion free viewing....and a nifty zoom feature for close-ups which is rather unusual in compact models. The zoom feature is particularly useful because you never really know just how far away you're going to be from something interesting.
This is a number one entry-level all-in-one machine. The set up time took less than twenty minutes..Each and every function is great. For the light user it's great. It is not a high-speed production unit. If that's what your looking for trytry spending at least $3,000. more. I make 10-15 copies , fax 2-3 items, scan numerous items every day. Once again,it is a great value
If you have the Kodak DC4800 camera, an extra battery is a must-have addition to your equipment, especially if you take this camera away from convenient accessible electicity. I love the camera, but it is a major battery hog, like most digital cameras with an LCD.Having an extra battery is ABSOLUTELY essential, but I also recommend getting this kit for the charger, which will charge the DC4800 battery 3 times faster than the camera's built-in charger. Plus, you can actually USE the camera with one battery while the other is charging. The camera's built in cahrger does not allow you to use the AC adapter to take photographs and charge a battery simultaneously, so without an external charger you are guaranteed some down time.With this camera, it is a MUST to have an extra battery, but this kit (battery and charger) well worth it simply for the convenience.
I bought this so I could switch the rear speakers in the room from &#34;surround sound effects&#34; when watching movies to &#34;full sound&#34; when listening to music and this does the job wonderfully. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I've only had it installed for 1 week and cannot report on its longevity.
This $15 dollar charger works just as well as the $300 Nikon version and comes with a car adapter as well (the Nikon charger does not). It will charge the Nikon battery just as quickly. Also do not buy the Nikon batteries ($179), the OEM versions are about $30 each.
The BA II plus has all of the necessary features that a finance student might need. It also includes a small quick-reference sheet in the cover, which is helpful. It can be a bit tricky to properly set up compound interest rates, and it tends to round off decimals too much, but its nothing compared to the hassle of trying to do financial math on the TI-83 finance program.
This bag is great for my D40 with the kit lens. It also has additional room for a USB cable, filter, memory card, ect. This bag will not hold the charger though. It's great if you have a small DSLR camera and only care to shoot with the kit lens. Comfortable bag. It's also big enough to hold my D40 WITH the strap, so you won't have to worry about removing the strap or letting the strap hang outside the bag. All in all great bag for the low price, I just wish it had enough room in the front pouch to hold the charger and the charging cable for my camera battery.
This modem is NOT DOCSYS compliant and will NOT work with AT&T; cable service. 3Com Tech support, (which doesn't have a toll free number) describes a 'secret' web site that AT&T; can go to get a frimware upgrade that this modem requires. AT&T; tech support, after several calls and several technicians, all say that 3Com is giving me misinformation. Several people, in fact all that i spoke with at AT&T;, said that the 3Com modems are junk and strongly (yet unofficially) advise ANY other brand of cable modem. Some also added that 3Com's other network gear is no longer a qulity purchase.All told, I spent (money) on the modem, ... dollars calling tech support at 3Com, and (money) on a service visit from AT&T; to tell me that my 3Com modem doesnt work. On top of all of those costs, 3com wanted me to pay for the shipping to send it back for a refurbished modem. I cut my losses and purchased a Motorola instead.
I've had the Harmony 880 for over a month now and am really impressed with it. It replaced four other remotes that are all supposed to be "universal remotes", but none were able to cover even the basic functions I needed. Once I programmed the 880, the other remotes went into the drawer and I haven't pulled them out since.Programming the Harmony was a breeze. All I did was register the product and install the software on my PC. I selected all of the equipment I have (Samsung DLP HDTV, Denon receiver, Denon DVD player, Cox Cable DVR), indicated how I wanted to control them, and downloaded the information into the remote and that was it. I read quite a bit on the Harmony remote forum of people wanting to be able to do different things like re-order activities, but it appears Harmony took that feedback and incorporated it into the software version I am using because it appears to be there.I am very happy with this remote and feel it was worth the money. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a remote like this.
Really liked my Ipod for almost 2 years, thought the sound quality was fine, like Itunes and the playlists, bought a car radio with an Aux plug and used it in the car every day. All of a sudden the hard drive just died 2 days ago- wouldn't mount to the computer initially and then wouldn't turn on at all. I am just barely within my 2 year window for my American Express extended warranty, so hopefully I will come out ok- the replacement cost from the Apple Store near me is $270.... I am not happy that a $400 player would just die within 2 years and no one at Apple cares. Ridiculous.
This was what I was shopping for and could not find it at all from local suppliers.
I am a skateboarder and i recently purchased this lens to film with my panasonic gv s85 and it bends so good and it is perfect. The best fisheye lens you can get for the price
I was fighting having enough outlets for my computer (and television set and desk lamp) with two five-outlet surge protectors, and trying to put those large transformers-typle plugs in next to each other. This surge protector gives you more than enough room, with only two more outlets, I now have four empty outlets available where before, I had none. Way to go, Belkin!
This system kicks. On a medium setting the sound woke my newborn son 3 rooms away and the neighbors have called the police for disturbance. I regret nothing!Although the previous scenario is completely fictitious I purchased these speakers on the reviews posted here and they ARE a great system to complement a home desktop system. Great package for the low price.
i purchased this item b/c of all the great reviews but i didn't like this product. the curling iron made my hair oily and the curls completely feel out in a 1/2 hour.
It was a lot smaller then I expected, in fact my lacie hard drive could barely fit inside. Also, it was quite flimsy and didn't offer as much protection as I would have hoped.I ended up exchanging it for the larger size and found it had all the features the medium sized model lacked.
I bought the Apple iPod for my niece who is twelve,and she absolutely loves everything about it.
Dish was delivered ahead of schedule. Vendor was extremely responsive to my inquiries. All components were there include mast etc.Installed the dish, tuned it and had signal within 1/2 hours time. Definately as good if not better quality than the Dish leased from Dish Networks.Only way to improve would provide some basic instructions for the end user .. just in case they never setup a dish before.
For as much bragging as they do about this thing, I found it to be over-priced and completely terrible. I had a Logitec Harmony 550 before this and it was a FAR superior remote in every way except the batteries. The AVL300 NEVER worked right and after two days of being disappointed and frustrated (not that I'm not used to that), I THREW IT AGAINST THE WALL. That was the ONLY satisfaction this thing gave me. The software is cumbersome and slow, with unnecessary steps all over the place. You can't set up macro commands to do multiple keystrokes with one button. The backlighting never shut off, no matter how I changed the settings. The ergonomics are terrible. I could not have been less happy with the piece of junk and destroying it was the only thing I enjoyed about it. Long story short: SAVE YOUR MONEY!!
I'm a full time professional photographer, have been for over 20 years. I have used the 1d mark II for 5 years non-stop, it is a beast and workhorse. I almost never go after-market. I have all real Canon lenses, Canon everything. I have 2 real Canon NP-E3 batteries. Well after a couple of years they start losing their charge, there is nothing that can really be done about that. It kills me to pay 120+ dollars for a real Canon battery on a 5 year old camera.So I started looking around for other battery makers. I bought some cheap Canon batteries on ebay a few years ago ( I think around 15 dollars each). They sucked, they died with in a few months of heavy use, so this time I did a lot of research.Well for this battery (NP-E3), there is Canon, Lenmar, Pearstone, Synergy, and a few others. I read ALL the reviews from everyone on all the different brands.Lets be honest, The OEM Canon has a bit higher reviews (less than half a point).. but it is over 3 times the price and it is not Amazon Prime Eligible.Well the next in best reviews is Lenmar. I was a bit worried because a few reviews where really negative and I read both the bad and good reviews.Well 90% of the negative reviews are 2 main problems.a.) doesn't hold a chargeb.) doesn't fit perfectly.So I will do my best to address both of these issues.First, I bought 3 of these batteries, ( 1 at first.. then another two a few months later because I loved the first one)A.) Doesn't Hold a Charge - Not True in my case.Maybe it was because because of my OEM batteries were so weak and old, but when I got my first Lenmar battery I loved it. Normally my OEM batteries would be almost dead after a thousand images or so. Well the Lenmar allowed me to shoot all day ( around 3,000 - 5,000 images) and still have a good amount of charge left in them.So of the reviews say they lost they charge after a month or so. Well I used the battery about three or four times a week for more than a month before I bought 2 more batteries. Often when I go on location I can't charge my batteries or when I get home from a shoot and I'm so tired I don't like to charge my gear. That is the main reason I bought 2 more. Plus they are 30 dollars and free shipping ( if your on Amazon Prime). How can you go wrong? You Can't!!!Well I'm writing this year a little more than 2 years after I bought them. The battery are still doing great. They don't last quite as long, but one battery will still last over 3,000 shots. So 2+ years of shooting and they are still going strong.. I LOVE THESE BATTERIES!!!B.) Out of the three batteries that are Lenmar, one is really snug and fits tightly, almost too tight. The other 2, I can't tell the difference between the fit of Lenmar and the OEM batteries. I live in Vegas so the weather here is hot most of the time, so I am not sure if the heat has an affect on the camera or batteries but they fit perfectly.When I work outside, the heat can kill a lithium-ion battery in one day. However these batteries do great in the heat, they have never expanded or anything crazy.I would HIGHLY recommend these batteries to any Canon user.Pro.Fair PriceThe Last long timeThe hold a chargeCon.One you use them, you will wish they made batteries for everything else ( like my video camera, my 7d, my other cameras)
I have owned the Nomad 3 (40 GB) for a few months now and have praise for the innovations with a LiIon battery and a fat drive, the firewire/USB ports and the recording feature. However, there are significant drawbacks with this device that I believe have to do with human factors and make me look elsewhere for a better solution. In a nutshell, Creative's device is beautifully and innovatively engineered, but stupidly designed in terms of software, form factor and user interface, due to an apparent lack of usability awareness at Creative's design team. More specifically:- It is not possible without extra software to connect the player and simply use it as external harddisk, which is possible with most other players on the market - a major drawback.- The player sometimes locks up and needs a reset or battery removal.- Disk access is rather slow and playback typically incurs some startup delay.- The bulky discman form of the player may make it familiar to nontechnical users but is neither handy nor practical. Several times I have almost dropped the player because of its rounded shape and placing it on a car console other than flat is not possible.- The second battery options reminds of &quot;razor-blade&quot; extra moneymaking - why not make the device smaller or offer one large built-in battery?- The jog wheel favors right-handed people - a crosshair or wheel-based user interface in the front middle would have been more practical - see ipod design.- The recording feature is very limited - the input level is not variable and a mic input would have been essential.- The PC software for the player is non-intuitive and the creation of playlists largely useless, because shuffle play cannot be chosen just for a specific playlist and applies by default only to all loaded songs.- The currently played track is only shown when pressing the info button twice.- The player plays by default only a single track in normal mode and then stops.- The search feature is rather primitive, largely due to the low-res display.MP3/WMA (etc.) playback and recording on a high-capacity small-format player is a promising market and I do wonder how much longer it will take for companies to step beyond intentional &quot;deficiency engineering&quot; and present a compact device with an intelligent and practically designed user interface. Apple is closer in many terms but the lack of recording and copy capabilities makes the ipod a consumer toy rather than a tool.
Totally worked with my iPhone seconds out of the box. I can pair it with my iPad and (of course) my Mac as well. I can switch between the in second. (Just discover and type the code that appears on the screen into the keyboard.) I've never seen a Bluetooth peripheral so easy to use. Highly recommend!
This is a great case for all smaller GPS units. It fits PN40/60 series, Oregon, Dakota, Explorist, etc size GPS units. I use it protect my GPS from scratches when it is in my pack or travel bag. Good value for the price.
Bought for my nieces aged 9 and 11 - the 11 year old has Downs Syndrome. They have both found the camera easy to use and the quality of the photographs is excellent.
Purchased this for a gator case that houses my outside theater electronics... didn't need 14 outlets but purchased based on the surge protection, cord length, lighting and price. Easily installed but does not come with screws. Certainly seems heavy duty by the weight... Looks good in my case, can't speak to the surge protection quality and hope I never have to... would recommend it to a friend
my glovebox looks much neater now. the pockets are just the right size for everything i've put in (sansa fuze, aux cable, registration, proof of insurance, maintenance log, pen, tire gauge, mini maglite (it "just" fits)). two little problems i've noticed are that the velcro strip on the side should be longer bc i can't tightly close the organizer, and the side which has the holes for pens and flashlight should have a lip around the edge. if the case is just riding in your glovebox everything will be fine, but if you have to physically carry it anywhere, things can easily fall out.
I purchased my U.S.Robotics modem Model 5690 and was very pleased with it. The documentation with the modem was not very well detailed. I ended up phoning their tech support and got everything going right in just a few moments. The CD included has all the voice files you'll need to get up and running. It comes with Internet Explorer ver.5 and numerous other software including a modem manager. I have my modem set up as an answering machine. I had once thought of running Symantec's Talkworks Pro ver. 3 but decided to run WinFax Pro ver. 9 as a companion to the the U.S. Robotics software which is included. It runs straight and smooth. No problems.
It is true, is an amazing pocket disk, however isn't much fast as i thinked...But super recomend...
This is my second pair of Portapros. The first ones I traded in for some Grado SR80i's. After those died on me after two years I decided to go back to the Portapros because money is fairly tight at the moment. Probably a mistake. These just don't live up to the SR80i's. Although one can hardly fault them as those cans come at a $60 premium.They are adequate enough for music. They have good base and decent clarity, although there is a bit of a muffled quality compared to the SR80i's they are actually quite impressive when listening to music considering the price.Unfortunately, that's not all I use these for. I'm also an avid gamer. And in that arena, these simply do not cut it. For some reason, in every game I play, these have a rattling effect. They play in game music fine, but sound effects seem to have a rattle-like effect to them. I'm not sure if this is due to DirectSound or what but whenever there is an explosion instead of sounding full and with impact, it just kinda of rattles and pops and is very grating to the ears. The SR80i's sounded just fine on my set up with games so I'm not sure what the issue with these is. My last pair did this exact same thing and it was one of the reasons I gave them up, however, I seem to remember my last pair gradually getting to this point over time, so I thought the speakers were cracked or something. These make the rattling and popping noise on game effects out of the gate.If you're just listening to music these are a 5/5 for the money, but if you're into gaming get something else or maybe step up to the Grado SR60i's for $40 more.
I bought this camcorder for a trip to Europe and I love it. I could store it in my jacket pocket when not using it and didn't have to drag around a huge bag with a bunch of useless equipment. This is my first camcorder (and first camera since an old Olympus 35mm), so I'm clearly an amateur. It's got more features than I'll use in 2 lifetimes, so there should be enough to satisfy almost everyone.Video--is excellent, especially outdoors. Weather doesn't matter, as long as it's outside. It was cloudy all but one day and the video is awesome. Indoor is grainy if the light is too low, but reading reviews of other camcorders, I couldn't find one which said &quot;great video quality indoors.&quot; All are grainy indoors. Live with it. You buy this for the size.Still Pix--are not great. But are you buying a camcorder or camera? If all you care about are still pix, save yourself a few hundred bucks and buy a still-camera. No small camcorder offers a 4 or 5 megapixel resolution with stills. Even the Sony MicroDV only offers 2MP still resolution. With the exposure set to &quot;super fine&quot; I was pleased with the resolution, but I've seen pictures from a 4 MP still camera, and the images don't compare. The pix are not bad, but not excellent. But then, I care about video...not pictures--it's a camcorder afterall.Sound--I think is great. Yea, there is the motor whine when it's quiet. But guess what, after a few seconds, you tune it out and forget about it. It is not very annoying at all. It does tend to amplify the voice of whomever is doing the recording. But what microphone doesn't amplify the sound closest to it?SD/MMC card--is only tested by Canon to 64MB (per customer service) which is bad. They recommend not using anything higher than 64.Battery--doesn't last too long, especially the smaller one. I forked over the money to buy the larger battery and it is well worth it. This way, when it runs down, you pop in the small one and you have another 30-50min of filming.Ease of Use--I had filmed some items and was watching it on TV within 20 minutes of taking it out of the box. I had the still camera and fader/digital effects figured out within another 20 minutes or so. You must read the manual. It's real easy.Buttons--are not small considering the size of the camcorder. If you need bigger buttons, buy a bigger camcorder. Remember, you buy this for the size.Overall--it is great. Fantastic outdoor video and sound pickup with unbelievable portability and ease of use. This is not a &quot;professional&quot; camcorder. It should be used for &quot;hobby&quot; filming and as a great travel-size camcorder. If you need more bells and whistles (external mic mount, attached light) you need a bigger camera. As far as the &quot;save yourself the trouble and buy a Sony&quot; crowd, I've owned many Sony products and find they don't perform any better than anything else. But Sony always seems to want a few hundred more of your hard earned dollars to make you think their product is better. Ask someone about software compatability with their MicroDV camcorder...then watch 'em squirm.
My father bought this boombox a few months ago. It worked great when he first bought it- everything worked, the sound was great etc. Now, when I play a CD is makes a whirring, scratching sound but it still plays the CD. Also, when I play a CD nothing shows up on the panel where it tells you what track your on or how long you are into the CD. It's blank and nothing shows up. And, the radio stopped working. I was trying to listen to the radio one day and it didn't work. There was nothing wrong with the antennae and I never dropped it or did anything to destroy it. It shows me the radio station but nothing plays, even though the volume is all the way up.Overall, this boombox is a piece of junk. Played the first few months and now the radio doesn't work, neither does the CD playing properly. Do not buy this product, yo9u will regret it and ask for a different one.1 out of 5 stars.
After suffering through numerous free &#34;microfiber&#34; cloths that left threads and dust on my screen, this cloth is just right. It leaves no residue, cleans fingerprints with ease, and is machine-washable. What more could you need? Plus, it includes a smaller, high-quality phone-cleaning cloth and some samples of iKlear's cleaning wipes. The phone cloth is not the reason I decided to buy this product, but it's also well made, washable, and works great.I thought I had lost the black cloth that came with an old Mac and works so well, which is why I decided to give this a try. I have since found the Apple cloth (which has a texture like fake suede and cleans very well) and will be keeping this new cloth anyway because it works so well. It has a very similar texture (like a soft suede) and cleans just as well, if not better.As other reviewers mentioned, it's large, so you might not want to carry it everywhere; I like the larger size for cleaning big monitors.
I just bought this for 37.99 brand new, including shipping and taxes.. so for the PRICE I paid for it, I really am not too dissapointed.. It works well at SENDING faxes, the printer part of the fax is not good... It prints very poorly(in my opinion). It is LEGIBLE, but it's a really grainy printing...I sent a multiple fax, and that worked fine, so for 37 bucks, and if you dont use it on a REGULAR basis, I'd say this works, but had I known a head of time about how bad it PRINTS, I probably would have paid 30-40 bucks more for a little better one. Functionality wise, it all works fine, I'm just not crazy about how it prints.I just bought the Brother 3360C-All-In-One, its WAY better, so I suggest you get that instead.
A relative of mine got me this for Christmas, and I was sooo excited. I watched one movie on it...and the DVD player would turn off and on.This stopped once I put the player on a flat surface. I've had this problem several times since I recieved it, even after I put the player on a flat surface. Today, I was watching a DVD I recieved for my birthday on a car trip.And the picture froze. We tried everything. Cleaning the lens, the disk, the screen. After my mom had finished cleaning the disk, the player didn't turn on.Nothing. It just stopped. No matter how many times we pushed the on and off switch, and no matter how many times we switched the disk, the screen didn't go on.I've had this for less than a month, and it's already broken.
It is kind of hard to mess up on a splitter and, in fact, the splitter was probably fine but I ordered a 3-way splitter which the packaging did indicate but it contained a 2-way splitter. Somebody goofed.
It's pretty much the same story that so many others have told. Unit works well for a short time, H03 pops up, unit is now not working so well. The DIY repair procedures detailed on several web sites did not work. The 90 day labor warranty is a joke. The cost of getting this thing repaired is almost 50% of the price of the unit when purchased new.I will not even go too deep into the sub-standard customer service provided by Panasonic. I will say that I sent the unit in for repairs and Panasonic kept shooting letters back to me asking for such things as a proof-of-purchase (which I had already sent with the unit),what repair option I wanted to take, etc, and introduced a whole lot of delay in the process. So the unit sat at the repair center for 30 days, because Panasonic could not get their facts straight, and it was returned before I could even get the work authorized. Even so, once your 90 day warranty on labor has passed, all you will get is a refurbished unit - unless you send it to a faciltiy besides the central service, in which case you will get your own unit repaired and returned. Then you may find that the labor charges are even higher than those quoted by the central service facility.Sure, the battery life is great, etc, etc. What good is a ten-hour battery for a unit that works for a few months and then will have to be reparied for an exorbinant cost?Bottom line: Find another player from another manufacturer. Avoid this thing like a pack of Ebola monkeys.
The description says it can fit a 15-inch laptop, but it can't. The price for shipping to return and the restocking fee would make it cost almost as much to return it as it did to buy it, so I have to find another use for it. The bag itself is nice looking, but once you feel the thinness of the straps, you can tell it is not high quality.
could be better, could be worse. look at newer stuff and spend a bit more these days for quality. rawr
I got these to have in my pocket for when I walk around at car shows or dusty areas that I can just take out the pen and open the brush and brush my lens off.The other end has the cleaner/smudge removal pad and that works really well but I don't use it as much because I rarely touch the lens..But it works great!Another great product from Nikon.
My small business requires that I keep a stock of archival photo sleeves on hand. I let the supply run low. I received this order fast, and at a reasonable price. I was able to keep up the production end of things without a pause.
Very well made and durable. Order was processed quickly and accuratly. I would buy again from them and will recommend to friends.
I read plenty of reviews on this keyboard before buying it fo my husband. Although many of them were not all that great I chose to go ahead with the purchase anyway. I am thankful that I did!!A few of the bad reviews said the keys were too "hard" and others said they were to "soft" of a touch, I beg to differ. The keys are absolutely perfect you do not need to apply too much pressure nor do they depress with only the lightest of touches.Other reviews said it was hard to install. All I can say is those people must of been a little light in the head!! It was a breeze to install and use!!There were also reviews complaining that the light was too bright. Those people need to go to their eye doctor as their eyes must be EXTREMELY sensitive to light. Our computer is in our bedroom and my husband tends to use it while I am trying to go to sleep. The light from the keyboard does not keep me awake at all. Not only that but my husband does have a sensitivity to light and he has left the keyboard light on all night long and still had no trouble getting to sleep.Bottom line it is a great keyboard and I would recommend it to anyone.
Have to echo the horrible service reviews. My Toshiba notebook is on the way back to the Kentucky repair depot for the third time now (been without it for over a month now). It went in for one problem which was fixed but came back with another. Went back to have the second problem fixed came back with the same problem. And they could care less and won't even consider honoring they warranty which says "repair or replace". Would never buy a Toshiba anything again.
This product is necessary for my Sirius radio. I was having trouble loosing the signal before I purchased this antenna.
I was wary of this product at first. It talks about the inferiority of the 1/8" headphone jack on my laptop while using an 1/8" headphone jack at one end of the device. It seemed like an expensive cord.However, it has proven its worth. Sound quality is noticibly better with the USB than when i plug the 30 foot cord (included) into my headphone jack.Very deep bass is missing, and highs are imperfect, but this is probably half due to the quality of the MP3 format. Any time you stretch 30 feet of cords around a room, you'll lose some quality, I'm just impressed by the sound I get for the money.In short, its not a perfect system, but if you have a high quality stereo a fair distance away and a substantial MP3 collection, its one of your only (affordable) options.
First off, this camera is not made in the USA as indicated online. Creates poor choppy and grainy video.I would not recomend this camera, spend a little bit more and get good camera with 3x Optical Zoom.
I tote my little blue iPod mini around with me on all of my international jet-setting trips.Thinking of getting one for my daughter, and at $8,500.99 it's a steal!
I bought these opera glasses to use at the theatre. They are pretty, fit well inside my purse, and help to get a little more up close and personal with the stage. They magnify 3x; I wish it was just a couple degrees more, but for the price, they are great!
Was able to use Xbox points within minutes of purchase, here are more words to complete the review the end
Since introducing their 32x this 24x burner has been sold for as little as [price] after rebate at both Circuit City and Best Buy. Shop around, it's well worth the effort for this fine addition to your system.
I'm not sure what the other reviewer was expecting, these are not mailers. These are basic CD/DVD sleeves for storage. Tyvek is like super-strong paper. I have been using this product for years and they are perfect for bulk-storage of CD/DVD's. I would never use paper sleeves, as tiny bits of paper end up on the DVD media and are a pain to remove. Tyvek is durable and does not mark the plastic in any way. At $15 for 100, the price is competitive. I've seen them as low as $13, but if you go to Staples or Office max you'll find them in the mailer isle and they charge $45 for a box of 100! If you plan on long-term bulk storage, Tyvek sleeves are the way to go. I would not use paper sleeves.
I'll get straight to the review. I had purchased 2 of these to replace the cheap 12's that were in my Technical Pro Fuse-12 PA speakers. I am currently using a Behringer EP4000 to power these subs and I must say...THESE THINGS POUND!!This thing is HEAVY! It is definitely built to take alot of abuse. The subs are rated @ 600w RMS, and my Behringer amp is pushing them @ 550w RMS @ 8 Ohms. The gain is setup half way on my amp, and man..these subs sound SWEET!I plan on upgrading my 4x10 horn driver with a Selenium D220Ti so it can compliment this beast.The excursion on these subs are crazy...with a 4" voice coil and Xmax of almost 7mm, these things push alotta air. Dollar for dollar, Eminence subs, especially these, are WELL worth it. This is the best subwoofer I have owned...they make my brother in laws JBL JRX115's sound like poop.If you want DEEP BASS, TIGHT BASS, & PUNCHY BASS...get these subs...just make sure you have an amp that can push these @ their RMS rating, and an EQ to adjust the low end, and man...you will have one bad sound system on your hands.I give thes subs 10/10.....heavy duty construction, looks and feels indestructable, very big 109oz magnet. One word describes these subs: AWESOME!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Although the steel case certainly provides an extra level of protection for your CDs, I found this product extremely difficult to use. The primary problem is that it doesn't lie flat when opened, which means that it is very difficult to browse through your collection of CDs. This also means that it takes two hands to put in or take out a CD -- one to hold open the page you are working with and the other to slide the CD in or out. Not a very good design.Unless you are planning on dropping bricks directly on your CD case, a soft-sided CD wallet like the TW-24 from Case Logic is much easier to use and probably provides 95% of the same protection.
I picked up two of these cables. 1 for my comcast cable box to tv connection and 1 for my friends xbox 360 to tv connection and it worked great on both. I see absolutely no difference between the picture quality from this cable and from the $60 cable that I bought to connect my ps3 to the tv. I swapped them and compared and no one could tell the difference.
I've had the remote less than a day and I'm already in love with it. I never really minded the multiple remotes I used to control, but this thing makes everything so much easier. The remote is light, has a nice feel and is logically laid out. Programming the unit is quite easy using the Logitech software/web interface. The hardest thing right now will probably be the unconditioning of my desire to go for all of my other remotes, when I only need to press a single button. Thankfully I will not need to teach a course on how to use my entertainment system everytime I entertain company. Oh yeah, by the way, the price on Amazon is incredible. I picked mine up for more than 100 dollars less than it's retail value. With no tax and free shipping this can't be beat. As far as shipping goes, I was completely blown away. I ordered mine at about 11 pm CST on Monday night and it was sitting on my doorstep when I got home from work on Wednesday. Amazon continues to rule!
I am very pleased with the quality of this product. The stereo speakers on my television set have never worked perfectly, emitting an unpleasant, tinny sound at certain frequencies. The Mainstage system has completely corrected that problem. CD's now sound wonderful, especially as compared with how they formerly sounded. I couldn't be more pleased with this product than I am.
I have a very small dog and she likes to go out after dark. She is black and tan. I needed a brighter light to see her because she is very fast. This bulb is just what I need. I have large yard and I can follow her over the entire yard without having to chase her. I highly recommend this upgrade to your flashlight. Great for power outages also.
Had one of these for years (probably outdates five year warranty it turns out). Being an astraphobe, I'm glad I wasn't home at the time recently when lightning apparently struck right by the apartment complex. The resulting surge was enough to blow out a neighbor's breaker box. It tripped none of the surge protectors (including this one), but fried a power outlet one was hooked to, BOTH relatively new Philips surge protectors (less than a year old) and most of the equipment connected to them. Including a router cable, Apple TV, a 360, and a $500 TV. My PC and both monitors were connected to this clunkier beast with external hard drives. While my TV has turned into a metronome and will no longer fire up, this strip protected my computer equipment from becoming smoked silicon bacon. And it's still going, though after that kind of hit it's safer to get a replacement (the protective components wear out eventually from all the tiny surges in normal use let alone lightning) which I fully intend to, especially since the warranty is long gone anyway. Pretty sure another of these will suffice.
The rca plugs in this kit are a fairly hard plastic that doesn't bend in tight places and the pin came apart.I had to buy a new one at the store.
I'm very happy with this subwoofer. Velodyne's servo controlled subs are incredible. If you're fussy about the quality of your bass, then this is the way to go.
Great features, but the display is hard to read unless you are direcly over the watch at zero angle. The field to the left of the hour display often displays other numbers at slight angles. I have had many watches(SuUNTO, Oregon Scientific, Bulova, Casio, nIKE) and none have aver done this. Im sure when I contact SUUNTO they will help me out. Just got the watch and havent had time. If it wasnt for that it would be TOP rated. So I will give it 3 stars....for now.
I bought this wire because it is described as having been made in the U.S.A. It is also supposed to be shipped from Parts Express. When it arrived, it was shipped from ANY-CABLE-N-MORE and the label stated that it was made in China. Apparently, you can't rely on the truth of product descriptions. The cable is alright, but it is not as it was described.
This is the worst dvd i ever purchased - it never worked properly and just when the warranty expired it completely stopped responding, after resetting it to original settings it still did not work, the menu is not friendly - this is just a poor product. This is the second phillips product I have purchased and this is one will join the first in the trash.I do not recommend this or any other phillips product.
Gone through thousands of these with not one read or write failure! They're a bit more expensive, but worth every penny!
Upgraded my home network router & switch to gigabit, futureproofed with Cat6 cables. Came to me quickly and worked right out of the bag.
I don't have this unipod, but in response to the previous review - a unipod is not designed to stand on its own, somebody has to hold it.
Set this up in 15 minutes and I now have a wireless printer available to all computers on my home network. My network is "open" and as at least one other reviewer mentioned, that may be necessary to make a printer available on the network until HP figures out a WEP-enabled network option. Happy with this purchase as it was easy to get going and does what it advertises.
This is a powerful product, but with lots of settings, no manual, and some complexity to configure. Once configured, it works beautifully. I've configured it so that our local calls go out through our regular local phone company on the regular local phone line, but our long distance calls seamlessly go out via SIP on our VOIP provider. My non-technical wife just picks up the phone and dials any number, and it automatically figures out how to place the call for a good rate. Incoming calls just come in seamlessly. Caller ID works fine. It took about five evenings to get it set up properly, and I have a degree in computer science and lots of computer networking experience.There's no manual provided with the product, and Sipura has not made the manuals easily visible on their website. If you're thinking about this product, do a web search for help in figuring out how to configure it. This is NOT something you'll just figure out without documentation.Some embedded documentation would help this product tremendously. It's mostly configured via a web browser; while configuring, I should be able to click a "help" button for an explanation of what the various fields do. Even a well-written paper manual would help (the .pdf file I found wasn't so great). If this product were documented properly, it'd almost certainly rate 5 stars.
As an arcade gamer with small hands, I ran into lots of carpal tunnel problems before finding this mouse. This mouse has saved me from operations and pain! And it is so accurate and precise. Love it.
Took a few tries to get it installed (my wife finally took care of it for me) But seems like a quality piece
I just received my order today and this item is not the Retail Packaging. It is the OEM package, so it doesn't come with the usual retail accessory, keychain case. If I knew it was OEM, I wouldn't have ordered it. I loved having my SD card with the keychain case.
Though originally the wrong item was shipped, when finally replaced by the supplier the labeling tape worked very well in the label maker.
amazing sound and cool retro look, the only drawback to these headphones is their comfort level. After the first half hour my ears started hurting you sort of have to build a tolerance for it. id recommend them but not for prolonged listening.
Works better than the old mechanical mouse that wore out. This a really good replacement for old mouses, the old ball turning pots would wear out, making it impossible to move in a horizntal direction.
I needed to connect more computers than my router had ports. This did the job nicely, good price and delivered on time.
I have had no problems with this scanner. The scans are clean and clear. The software that comes with the scanner is not all that good.
I have two of these adapters and they work fine. The cable's port on the back of the Sling Box somewhat poorly located to stow all the attached cables and still be able to view the Sling Box's status lights in a small area.
I've used this mp3 player for over 8 months. It has always been pleasant to listen music or watch videos on this.pros:Sound quality is crisp, clear.Video quality is very high, surprisingly enjoyable even on its small screen.Extremely protable-- light and tiny.Scratch free surface, no bag needed.cons:The only thing is video file takes a lot of space as creative has its own format, which is cumbersome.But overall, I love it.
This adapter did not work for me. The DVI end was so long that I could only get it to plug into my DVI adapter by pushing as hard as possible, then when I tried to take it off because it still wasn't sending any signal, both prongs on either side ripped completely off because I couldn't get the screws undone. Unfortunately this will be going in the bin.
"CONS FIRST "-1 Star for the price !Come on Canon ! It's frikkin plastic !- half Star( yes I can do that ! ) because it shows finger prints like a C.S.I. investigator would love AND they don't easily wipe off ! Just look at the picture posted here !Again, Come on Canon you can use a better plastic that is more resistant to prints and smudges or at least cleans better.- half star because you will strugle with this thing (and get finger prints all over it !) to get it on or off until you figure out that you HAVE TO USE YOUR WHOLE HAND to grip it to rotate it. Think of how you hold a can of something. Your grip is distributed along the whole of your hand NOT just your thumb and fore-finger."PROS"IT DOES FIT and performs it's functions on my lens (actually several lenses to my happy surprise.).IT DOES HAVE Canon printed on it ( I like anything that says Canon on it ).IT DOES offer additional protectionNOTE:I have bought 3 cheapo-nock off lens hoods AND all 3 of them either broke immediately or just plain didn't fit right !SOOOO... I will pay more for the O.E.M hoods and be happy I guess.
I was supprised to find this product after having my minidisc player for so many years. The discs are in perfect condition and the vendor delivered as promised.
I wish, bought this item long time ago. I have a projector, which I watch all my movies on it, and this cable made my life easier and fabulous!!!!
I give this 5 stars because I knew what I was buying. I can now run 2 computers off 1 wireless keyboard by pushing a button instead of switching wires around. It even has a green led light for computer 1 or 2.
Item as promised, Provides about 2.5 hrs of laptop time without cord. Serves its purpose and was an inexpensive battery replacement.
I record guitar(s) & vocals using a BR-1180CD & these headphones are perfect for this; light weight & very accurate sound reproduction!!!
This camera has many good features, and I found it easy to use. Unfortunately, after only 14 months of light usage, the electronics developed gremlins. The viewfinder suddenly went from color to black and white, the door began popping open on its own, and soon the viewfinder was only working half the time. The camera wasn't abused; I was filming with it one morning and it was performing normally, then suddenly not. I attempted to get a repair estimate and it wasn't easy, even at designated RCA repair shops. I was told that it would cost less to buy a new camera than it would to have this one fixed. I'm disappointed in RCA re this product. Granted, it's an inexpensive camera, but I expected a little more longevity than this.
This cable works fine, my only complaint is that the metal shroud around the area where the mini-plug connects to the cable comes unscrewed easily and has to be tightened occasionally.
It took way to long to receive delivery on this tiny product. Ordered HDMI/DVI cable instead. Price paid for connector wasn't worth returning. It probably works fine.
These headphones boost the bass, at the expense of the high frequencies. You need to compensate for them with parametric eq if you have it (ipods don't). Even the "boost highs" setting on my ipod doesn't correct for this. Given you can get over that, they are ok for casual listening, and have excellent fit and block the outside noise very well.
This cable has Intermittent problems with the video. It will cut out in the middle of a movie. It only cuts out for a second but it does it throuought the entire movie which is really annoying. I know it was cheap but spend you money on something better.
I am a software engineer, I understand network protocols, and I bought this to upgrade to 54MBps wireless. I struggled with lost connections (VOIP phone would quit working) for a week. Eventually figured out the thing was locking up. I bought a linksys, and it has been rock solid ever since. I thought it was wireless interference or something, but it was the router. flashed latest firmware everything, no difference. I recycled the box, so couldn't return it. I can't bring myself to sell it to anyone even though brand new, because the thing is junk. I'm surprised they are still selling this, a year later. Do yourself a favor. Don't be stupid. By anything else other than this product. I had good netgear experience earlier, but I'm never going back.
Both products work as advertized and flawlessly.
I bought these based off of CNET's review. I can usually trust them but this particular review was way off. While the review depicted the bass as being a bit much, it is far worse. While listening to metal or rock all I can hear is the constant thumping, drowning out all the highs and mediums, as well as making the vocals muddy.
Tried to improve the radio in the basement. Still didn't fix the problems with the local stations until I had to install it outside. This antenna is better than all the other power FM antennas I tried in the past. But I still think the old $3 wire FM antennas work the best.
The ink cartridges I received are not compatible with my printer even though the product description states that it is compatible with an Epson Sylus 82.
The HP Travel Companion does a great job on navigation, except for local destinations where it seems to stumble a bit on best routes. It is quick in acquiring satellites and accurate on mileage and times.It has been good on my home WiFi network, connecting as quickly as my laptop computers do, and battery life has been good.The user manual is rather short on details and the learning curve on the operating system is, so far, fairly steep.The HP iPAQ rx5915 packs a lot of power and functionality in a small package. I'm hoping that I can use it rather than a laptop for e-mail while traveling.
For a 1" dome teeter this is amazing sound! I would highly recommend this product to anyone.
Most inexpensive products like this have tradeoffs, and the ones here with these earbuds were obvious the instant I put them on. All of the mid- to high level tones come out very muddled and distant-sounding, but the base tones are clear and powerful. So much so that fiddling with the EQ can't improve the upper levels, and don't manage to make the low levels any worse. On the other hand, they are pretty comfortable.
I compared two signal amplifiers in an over-the-air antenna situation. The antennas (both VHF/UHF - digital) are outdoor type with from about 50' to 75' of coax cable connected to an HDTV. Also tested on an analog TV.The Philips PH61111 is meant for indoor use, is black, and has two output terminals, a convenience. It's lightly built, and reminds me of the boosters that have been available at Radio Shack for years (decades). Has a convenient power on light. Connects directly into AC via two pronged cord. Comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Made in China. Amplification is 24 db (very nice); not adjustable. Recommended only for TV applications.The Motorola Signal Booster (BDA) is also black, has only one output terminal. Besides the input terminal, there's a terminal for DC power via an AC adapter. It could easily be plugged into one of the other terminals by mistake. It's ruggedly made of die cast aluminum. Box contains two 6' coax cables with connectors. Has a limited 1 year warranty. Made in China. Amplification is 15 db; not adjustable. Can be used for multiple broadband applications. Is bi-directional, so more versatile than the Philips for non-TV communications applications. The three cables with adapter makes it a bit clumsy to work with in an enclosed space.THE TESTUsed both units on a Toshiba 40XF550U and an older Panasonic superflat CRT. Units were placed in cabinets close to the TVs (not at the antenna source). Digital channel signal strength was measured using the TV's signal strength indicator for approximately 30 channels in the San Francisco bay area (north and south from Mountain View).FINDINGSBoth units performed equally well. They substantially boosted signal strength from a non-amplified situation. Even though the Philips claimed higher amplification power, it did not boost signals from distant stations any more than the Motorola. Fringe signals were exactly the same strength. The analog TV also received benefits that were, subjectively, equivalent.CONCLUSIONSThe Philips is roughly half the price, more compact, with two signal outputs, and works just as well at TV signal amplification as the Motorola. If that's the only application required, the Philips is an adequate choice.
i have made several patch cables ranging from 3 to 5 feet and ran one about 200 feet from the bedroom to the living room and every single cable is perfect. it feels well protected and gets the job done.
I got these cables to run to the trail camera and it did not work. I am sure it is nothing with the cable just an error on my end.
Very good sound - per other reviews and great price. Wish it had a remote - but can't complain due to quality and price!
The boss speakers sound alot better then the factory speakers that came with my car good balance of sound I wish they could hit the bass tones harder
i bought this card two months ago and im very impressed with it. installation is easy.its much affordable than other top of the line sound cards with almost the same performance. this is the most value per dollar u can get out there.i really like the enviromental control. i set the enviroment sound as a stone corridor and played &quot;legacy of kain:soul reaver&quot; and it was amazing. it can pick up echos and errie sounds.its kinda scary cause i have a soround sound system and its like something is behind u making these strange noises and i usually play this game at night.it works well with my voodoo3 card
Picture is not bad when it is working but do not bother to buy this unless you buy a car adapter power cord. When fully charged the battery only lasts about 10- 15 minutes, so unless it is plugged in somewhere get ready for a black screen.
Works very well. The D-Link Wi-Fi N Cardbus gives new life to a legacy notebook when USB 1.0 is too slow.
After 2 years of very light usage the main (left) button died. Wacom says I have to buy a new one for $70 plus tax and shipping. Yikes! My tablet and stylus are still OK; but this mouse is expensive garbage.
I received it within 24 hours of my purchase and appreciate for quick free shipment from amazon. However, when I installed it into the PC that stopped working right now, I did not see anything on the monitor. I had previous memory installation experience and it was easy. The memory was in the right place with the tabs/nothces were put together so it was placed correctly. I rebooted the PC but nothing happened. I tried 3 times without any success. At that time, I had noticed that that memory stick was very hot. Then I called to PNY tech support # provided on the package and that person told me that that memory I received from amazon was defective and return to amazon. It was OK to return the item but I could not reboot my PC. He told me to removed the battery from PC and unplugged it for 2+ hours to reset it. I waited 3 hours and put everything back and turn it on. Nothing happened. I called again to PNY tech support and waited 45min and they suddenly cut the line. I tried again and waited another 45 min and they cut the line again (I heard the ringing tone, then suddenly the line was cut off -- twice!!). I cannot wait another hour to be cut off again. It seemed like they are avoiding my call and they already knew that new PNY memory caused my other memory sticked burned. I saw little burned on (gold edges of the sticks) both my old memory stick and new PNY I purchased from amazon. My PC was not only unimproved with this new PNY memory, but I also lost my existing good memory stick (125MB). This meory stick is pretty expensive and I chose brand name expecting for better quality as well as improvement for my PC but now, I even lost my good one and cannot use my PC. You can't tell any difference for this PNY stick until you actually installed into your PC. Don't buy PNY for their quality uncontrolled and poor thech support. The automated voice will tell you check the problems in their website. How one can check when the PC was not working?? You have to wait hours to pass automated voices to get live support and wait more hours to get the live person if you're lucky. They don't hesitate to cut off your line anytime. Amazon should have negative stars and this PNY deserves neg stars.Update: my PC is not working anymore and not repairable. PNY tech support supervisor told me he had to deal with a couple of similar problems per month (imagine how many people suffer the same problem with PNY's defective items) and nobody got compensation according to PNY policy. Never buy PNY products!!
I have the 3 color pack of Jam Jacket for iPod mini. The Jam Jacket would have been a nice accessory it weren't for the fact that this thing collects dust like crazy. After a few days for usage, it was covered with a layer of dust. I just used it in my home and in the car, not dusty places. I give it 3 stars for design and style but minus 2 stars for usability due to the dust issue. My iPod mini now lays bare naked next to my computer, it looks better this way anyway.
great mouse. works beautifully. and it looks cool to boot! any of you that are superman fans or know someone who is, this is real neat to own. its practical AND it has a superman logo! what more can u want?
I was excited about the whole wireless printing concept until I received my printer and spent 3 hours of my precious time with technical support. They said I have a faulty something and there sending me another printer...ok
I just got this item yesterday and, as excited as I was to test it right out of its packet, I was disappointed when I felt how it crammed in my glasses' side clamps right into my skull! I wear glasses when on the computer and there's no way I'm putting it down. It's the item itself that's not a good fit. I don't know if it was made for a kid's head but it's truly a tight fit. No matter how much u adjust it, it will keep getting tighter till it's uncomfortable. The sound quality though is fantastic. I'm no audiophile but I know what sounds good & not, at least. It's way better than my previous Sennheiser HD 202 (of which it broke after a year of light use). I'm hope this new set would last longer, and hopefully, it will come loose in time. If it breaks down just like its predecessor, then I won't go for this brand later.If you have another choice in mind, maybe you should go for that thought and not this. I tell you... it's not a good thing to wear for over an hour!
They do exactly what they're supposed to. The only problem with them is that I keep forgetting to put them on before I crimp the connector. :)
do not buy this product! It will not last for more than 2-3 months. I bought one and it lasted a week, i then sent that back to get a new one, and the next one did not even last 2 full months. What both of mine read was that the file system was corrupted, and after that you can no longer use it. I admit that while it was working it was nice to use, but for those looking for a cheap alternative for an ipod, keep looking because this product is obviously defective by design. For those of you looking to get lucky and recieve one that will not be defective, that simply will not happen.
I compared this TV to several other brands before I bought it. The features are nice, the picture quality is really good even with analog signal (regular cable), s-video and component inputs make this TV come ALIVE.It fits perfectly under my cabinets in my kitchen. The remote looks basic, but has more one-touch features on it than I'll ever need. The menu is easy to follow, it even has a "plug-n-play" setup.The casing looks sharp, the connections in the back are great and the sound is excellent. It allows you to automatically adjust the sound if you watch a lot of news channels vs. regular tv. I'm real impressed with the quality as this is my first Samsung product I've ever owned.I look to combine this with a dvd-vcr combo unit and HDTV cable for ultimate viewing. But right now, I'm totally pleased with the reception coming from regular cable.I'm also looking to see if I can use the TV's speakers as output from my MP3 player since it has multiple inputs in the back...something to discover later.
These CD-R's came highly recommended by a friend who records lots of DJ mixes. He was right -- they work perfectly every time. The best part is that Imation has kept it's branding on the CD to a minimum so that it doesn't show through a white CD label. Most other CD companies put color logos or black text on their CD's, which show right through white CD labels. Now that's smart!
I haven't had the chance to use this plan as of yet (that just means my vacuum cleaner I purchased is holding up well). But the plan is great, and I like how the time is IN ADDITION to the manufacturer's warranty that comes with the item purchased.
I am very pleased with this product. It heats up quickly, is easy to use and gets the job done in a matter of seconds!
HEy does what it suppose to do for 1/10 of the price! I have a 360, PS3, and a Ati Hd 2900xtx, and they all connect thur Hdmi...I see no difference with the more expensive brand...very good product indeed!
I love this little gem. It's eye relief is long enough I can keep my glasses on while using it. I didn't realize how handicapped I was before, wearing glasses and using short eye relief optics.Steps to using short eye-relief optics: Remove glasses, find a safe place to put them down, get out the binoculars, hope I can still spot the target without my glasses on.Steps to using long eye-relief optics: Hold to eye.Another advantage to using with glasses, is I don't have to adjust the focus for my weirdo eyeballs, which means I can share it with my wife, and she doesn't have to readjust it to HER weirdo eyeballs (she also wears glasses)The image is bright and crisp. 5x magnification isn't great, but is adequate for casual viewing while hiking, etc. One the plus side, with 5x is easy to hold the image steady (I have read a lot how a monocular is more difficult to hold steady, with one hand and all)This baby is small enough, that I just put it in my pants pocket. Another advantage as far as I am concerned.PS: I was not aware this product was discontinued(?) I did not have any problem purchasing it through Amazon.
Works perfectly with my Brother DCP-130C. Have not tested w/ printing photos, but regular color/text documents print with no issues. Great for college students that need basic printing on a budget.
This is my second digital camera and it is the best. My mom has the 35mm Nikon and she loves it. Nikon is the best name in photagraphy and it shows. I just printed out my first photos and i am so impressed with the quality. I will never buy an other brand of cameras.
I know thin is in, but it might be too thin. Feels like you could damage it if you kink it, but as long as you run it carefully, it works and it's a great price.
Purchased this product to connect a PS3 and Xbox 360 to a Bose Lifestyle system that only has one Optical Input. Each cable coming from the consoles was 6 ft long (both Monster brand) and the cable coming from the splitter to the Bose unit was 3 ft (unbranded). The product does not work. There is a signal (red light) coming from both console cables as well as from the 3 ft cable coming out of the splitter, but the receiver simply will not pick the signal up. Tried simply using it as a coupler with one of the video game consoles - still nothing. I recommend purchasing the TOSlink A/B switch. I bought this a week later and it works great.
This is one of the loudest printer I have ever bought. I bought this printer because it was a photo printer and I needed one. This printer is so loud. This printer also gets the paper jamed. I bought a Epson C84 inkjet printer and it is so quiet and fast. I recommend the Epson Stylus C84 instead of the Hp 7260 printer.
I love this mouse. It is very precise and comfortable to use. The adjustable weight system is awsome.
Our son transports a ton of books! His backpack basically is his locker on wheels. Before, he carried them all in an oversized messenger bag...oi-vay! This bag has been perfect. I was concerned it would not hold up under the weight when he does have to use the handle for carrying it up the stairs at school, but it is not even beginning to look like it might tear. Very sturdy.
The little Minolta really shines as an "easy carry" camera. Picture quality is very, very good at "fine" quality (but - see below). Video quality is not good, but the ability is there, and can be useful. Sure, it takes practice to keep your fingers out of the FOV (a problem that happens w/ small 35mm's too) and to use the focus/exposure lock when you've got backlighting, high contrast, or a foreground subject. Low light needs a steady rest because it operates at about 100 film speed equivalent, so if you're used to a 35mm w/ 400 film, you'll be disappointed. And like all small things, the controls are not easy to use if you've got fingers like bratwurst. And, do invest in extra memory cards, the 16 meg card it comes with is much too small.I've been using mine at work for 4 months in the field as a documentation tool, and just got back from the Galapagos where it really got a workout. I also bought the dive-rated case, which produced great results while snorkeling out there (Dimage and dive case: $450. Underwater video of Green Sea Turtle: priceless). Inside the case, it's still coat-pocketable, and protected from rain, sleet, snow, dust, etc. This is a great compact camera. I like it better than any point 'n shoot, film or digital, that I've used before. But it's still a point 'n shoot. Size matters.
I had some old speakers that I needed to replace. The price and shipping was great.The new speakers added a new dimension to my surround sound system. After attending a concert in a convention hall with Jackie Evancho my home theater sound was much better than at the concert.I like my new speakers.
This is a great cable that does exactly what it is supposed to do. Don't be fooled by big names and cables that big box retailers sell to you for $40 or more.
wonderful mp3 player for the price, it makes the time at the gym go alot faster, great sound quality
I only have one HDMI input on my HDTV. When I only had one HDMI source, that was no problem. However, I now have a PS3, an Xbox360, and an upconverting DVD player, and one HDMI input on my TV is not enough. Switching out cords gets old quick.At local electronics stores I found a 2 into 1 HDMI cord, but, the cord was only a total of 6 feet long. Two inputs was not enough, and it was not long enough. You definitely don't want cords stretched to reach a console or an input. Like comfortable jeans, you want a "relaxed" fit.I also found locally an HDMI 3 into 1 switch, but, they wanted $100.00 for it. I thought that was ridiculous.I came to Amazon. They have this "Terk" 3 into 1 HDMI switch for $50.00. Priced right, and it works great. It knows which HDMI source I've turned on, and it automatically routs it to the HDMI input on my HDTV. It couldn't be simpler.It's like my cats say, "Simple is good". "Now, Fill up our food bowls".
This product is great for cleaning up minor scratches on CD's. It will not repair gouges or huge scratches you can see across the room. It is designed so that it takes very little plastic off the surface in order to allow multiple repairs to the disk. It is slow because it has to run over the CD scratch many times to polish the scratch out. Also you don't have to polish the entire CD back and forth just the badly scratched parts. When used per the directions it makes skipping CD's play smoothly again.
HOSA has allways given good quality cables and connectors, I received this cables on time, there were no surprises, they look sturdy and work great. No noise related to cables is heard.
this is a very compact camcorder. However, the 5MP 3-CCD is useless if the lense is inferior. That's what happens to this JVC miniDV. The lense is not from any lense specialist, it's made by JVC itself. You have to look at the camcorder lense carefully to see "JVC video lense". The vidoe quality therefore is limited. There are tiny dots when you play it back on TV. I compared this with Sony DCR-HC96 and Panasonic PV-GS500 and decided that PV-GS500 is the best for the money.
"I bought this for my son for Christmas. He is very pleased with his Palm. He loves all the functions and programs he can use, including the camera. We definitely will be working with the seller again for future product purchases."
The cord works fine and the 15 foot length is a lot better than my 10 foot one. My only problem with this cord is the sync part that goes into the camera fits loosely and not as tight as my 10' one. It periodically pops out while I'm using it. I've also even tried tying the cord around my camera strap to lessen the pull on it, but it only helps slightly.
I think the picture at Amazon is the newer version of P-32, which put the brand tag outside of the body. The one I got on has that tag on the shell surface. The catalog came with it is for 2005. Fortunately I prefer the old version I get than the new one.This clam shell bag is designed for accessories. If you want to put small size camera in, you might have to cut off the inside yellow boards. I just cut of these 2 yellow board and it fits my Ricoh R7 well. The protection looks great. (I don't want to try it!)For a small size camera bag, the price is pretty decent. Just buy one and do some modifications then it would works well.
I used these to replace some older self-made cables that stopped coming up on my switch as gigabit links. I was out of cat6 bulk cable so decided to give these a shot instead of buying another spool. So far, they're working great. Everything came up gigabit as it should. Length was consistent between all the ones I bought. Price was very good compared to local rip-off stores (really "big box" stores - stop complaining you can't stay in business if you're going to jack these items up 400%. If you're $2 more, fine, but if you're 4x the price you deserve to shut your doors for ripping people off.)
I purchased this as an upgrade to my 50mm 1.8. It takes super sharp images even with my old digital rebel.
This radio is bass heavy but that is why it sounds so good at low volumes, rich and full. If you think it has too much bass simply put the rear hole with a cotton ball or some other soft cloth. Works great with an iPod.
I can't begin to say how much I love this product. I settled on this model because of other reviews I had read on Amazon. I bought it primarily to listen to classical music. The sound is amazing for such a small unit and the remote control is a wonderful feature for the computer user who doesn't want to keep getting up to manage the music.
if you are looking for a lcd monitor with tv tuner/pip/video capability, this is the one for you. unless you want the larger size version, that is.great picture, sound quality, and features... you can't go wrong buying this monitor. only con is not having an included dvi cable.
The picture shows molded connectors, but the actual cable has hand crimped connectors that are much less reliable. Since Amazon ships and sells this product, they should take responsibility for changing the picture to match the item.
I've been an XM subscriber since 2005, and have used this model exclusively. I am on my third Roady 2. I used my Roady 2 both in the house & in my vehicles, having only one XM subscription. That means I repeatedly disconnect and reconnect the Roady 2 as I move it around. The receiver is not designed for that, and on my previous 2 receivers the power jack innards loosened & eventually the power plug would not mate with the internal receptacle, rendering the receiver useless. I took one of my dead Roady 2 receivers apart & found that the power receptacle is soldered to the printed circuit board in a surface mount method, there is no other stabilization or fixation of that receptacle, meaning the 4 solder points take all the stress of disconnecting the power cord. So after a few hundred connections were made & broken, you can count on the device failing. This is a design flaw, a small power receptacle like that should always have some mechanical reinforcement to fix it in place, and not rely solely on the solder joints. This flaw is very similar to the same problem occurring in laptop computers.When my 3rd Roady2 developed the same problem, I could actually hear the power receptacle rattle around inside the receiver. I took it apart and re-soldered its power receptacle, and it works just fine now. This is a very tricky repair since the solder points are extremely small.I purchased 2 of my Roady2's at huge discounts, since I understood they would likely fail mechanically.Sirius XM in the past has been very helpful in allowing me to switch my subscription to another XM receiver when one fails, you just need to call customer service with your new receiver serial #.
I love this product - I haven't needed to use all 7 ports yet but the price difference between the 7 and 4 was so insignificant, I went for the larger product. It works great and is simple to plug in. The one drawback is the bulky power plug - I would have preferred something a little more light/compact. Other than this, however, I could not be happier. Would definitely recommend!
Great to have all the memory I need to cronicle trips; events; or impulse shots
I bought this stand mostly because it was inexpensive - what I didn't know was that it was excellently designed and inexpensive because it was an ingeniously engineered device. Every position is gently yet securely ratcheted. Seriously - the only flaw is that its a bit dangerous moving your tablet while mounted - if you can resist that urge I think you will be as delighted as I am with the sturdy and very versatile design.
The Polycom Soundstaton 2 with two extra mics allows audio conferencing that is user-friendly, quick to set-up and an efficient tool. I would estimate that between several departments, we use it dailyPolycom SoundStation2 Expandable Conference Phone (2200-16200-001).
I spent all day yesterday and today researching DVD players online, and then went to three major electronics stores to try them out and figure out which one was the best. I knew I wanted the following features:Progressive scan - even though I don't have a TV that can utilize, I may upgrade soonAdvanced Menu SystemMP3/CD - with MP3, I wanted a navigational system, and most importantly I wanted to be able to random play the disc.I took an MP3 CD to the store and popped it in each of the MP3/DVD players. I tried probably 20 or 30 of them in the end, and I was most impressed with the Toshiba. It loaded the disc the quickest, and random play worked like a charm. Scan time was the quickest when it had to jump around the disc. It has a navigation system online, but only supports the first 8 characters and ends with the ~1 characters.It has S-Video output and the newer colorstream component output. I'm stuck with the A/V typical jacks. Regardless of me being stuck with the worst grade video output because of my older TV, the picture looked great. I watched O Brother Where Art Though, and as far as I could tell, it looked fantastic. Sound is hooked into my Sony receiver and it sounds great, too. I pop an MP3 disc in and hit shuffle and it works as expected. No support for tags...nor can you fast-forward through a song, though. When I got home, I compared this model to other more expensive models, and it had all their features and more...so I feel like I made a wise investment, and am very happy with the product. It also comes with an advanced remote which allows you to do angle shots, zoom in/out, record and loop frames, turn on subtitles, etc., etc.
I have been a PC user for decades. My kids finally convinced me to go over to the dark side and try a mac. I am not sorry I did it. And this is a great model.
I lost virtually all printed photos from my first 25 years of life in a freak flood about 12 years ago, at a time when the digital photography we take for granted today was nothing more than a dream.I bought this scanner to (i) digitise surviving negatives and prints such that I will never suffer the same fate again, whether due to flood or fire or other catastrophe, and (ii) ensure I have high quality scans of ultrasound images of my daughter to be, for the same reason.So to my first use of the scanner, negatives from what may transpire to have been a once-in-a-lifetime trip to south-east Asia. One of the shots was of a Bangkok Airways De Havilland Dash-8 landing at Samui airport (the aircraft I was about to step onto to return to Bangkok for an onward flight to Kuala Lumpur). The negative was obviously significantly flawed, and not at all pleasing to the eye as a consequence. I used all corrective options in the supplied ArcSoft software to correct those flaws, then printed the corrected scan on my Canon i9900 printer. The flaws in the image were gone and the print exceeded the quality of the original.Onto my second use -- ultrasounds. I had scanned images of the early ultrasounds using an HP 7130xi AIO, and been very dissatisfied with the quality of those images and of the i9900 prints I created from those scans. I used the 8600F to scan those very same images. The improvement in quality from the HP 7130xi to the 8600F is an order of magnitude improvement. Moreover, I am thrilled that I did not spend more on a higher-end scanner because when printed at 6 x 4, I cannot see how image quality could be improved.I cannot say anything about the medium format or slide scanning capabilities of this scanner, but for negatives and prints the quality is outrageously good for the price paid. This product represents fantastic value for money.
This is one of the best purchases I have ever made. When the term plug-and-play was originally introduced, devices still required driver disks. However, this is really plug and play! I have Windows XP and this device works great. I literally just slid the card in the slot, Windows found the new device and installed drivers *without any requiring driver disks*, (the Linksys or even a Windows CD!) A message came up stating that the adapter was ready for use, and it was! All I had to do was set up the IP address.This does not include a dongle, so the connection is always on with no problems.I highly recommend this for anyone in need of a network adapter for a notebook computer. The connection speeds are extremely fast!Buy this now!!
Had it for over a year with limited use. Holds a charge as it did when new and is a great addition for camera.
I have worked in IT for 25 years, and while not necessarily the cheapest, Kingston has always been the most reliable. You end up paying for the cheapest in the long run. This particular stick matches the specification for both my Roland Juno-G Digital Synthesizers at the maximum compatible size.
A real, live, working photographer must of had some input on the designing of this camera. All of the little problems that other digital cameras have, has been delt with. I've been shooting this camera for nine months now, and love it. If there is anything i don't like, it would be the flipping mirror. noise, you know.
I've had the Sansa e140 for a few weeks now, and I'm very happy with it. One of my most frequent uses is while jogging, and while the plastic cover doesn't inspire confidence, it works great with the included armband and I haven't had any problems with it. I find that I usually leave the player in the plastic sleeve, which also provides some security for the removable rubber stoppers in the USB port and CD card slot. Other reviewers have pointed out that these stoppers are likely to be lost, and I agree. However, keeping the player in the sleeve does offer more protection.The sound is good, both over the headphones or when connected to a stereo system. I experimented with various SRS settings, but now I leave them off.The built-in radio tuner is a nice touch.The only drawback is the very limited playlist support. You can create a playlist on the player, but according to the documentation (I haven't tried it) it is limited to 40 songs. It would be nice to be able to create longer playlists or import them from your computer.The expansion slot is a big plus because you can add another 2GB SD card to boost the player to 3 GB.The menus are easy to navigate and logically organized.SanDisk also offers a docking unit and car unit designed specifically for this player. I bought the car unit, which plugs into the cigarette lighter and powers the player through the USB port. The car unit also comes with a belt clip. It allows you to transmit the signal through any FM frequency and also set 3 favorites that are accessed by buttons. Except for iPods, there aren't that many players that have dedictaed accessories for them.
Just a word of caution- this device does not have flash-based memory, but rather a micro hard drive. Think of it more as a small-capacity Ipod.
The headset works great. The audio is very clear on receive and I get great reports on my transmit audio.Maybe I have too big a head. I find the pressure of the ear piece pressing my ear down over my glasses starts to hurt after about 1/2 hour.I thought the "around the back" style would annoy me but I quickly got used to it.
Great Deal on this Card. Works flawlessly, and very fast. nearly 1 Hr. of record time in video mode, & over 1000 pic capacity at 7.1MP.
The Samsung DVD Blue ray player is just as advertized. It arrived per the estimated date and in good condition. I am very pleased with this product
I have a 25 foot Bayliner Trophy fishing boat. This enabled me to place my Garmin 546GPS where I could easily see it. The new location is a real safety factor.
if you are thinking of purchasing this mouse, wait until microsoft comes out with the next generation of this model. the nuances and little bugs probably will be cleared by the time they make a new one. this being the first one, it seems like it was rushed. it's an alright mouse, but here are my problems:1. the one that annoyed me the most was the fact that the mouse was uneven. the upper-left and bottom-right mice feet seemed to be thicker than the other two, so i spent a couple hours or so sanding those two down to make the mouse level. $80 mouse and i'm sanding its feet down so it's level for christ's sake? hmm..2. i pretty much waited until the batteries went out the first time after about 1 and a half weeks of use. then the batteries went out, so i put some new ones in, and all hell broke loose. the thing would not connect at all, and after reinstalling bluetooth over and over again i gave up. then i reformatted my computer. then reinstalled, and it worked. the batteries are once again low, and if i have to reformat my hard drive again just to get this thing to work, it's going in the trash along with eighty dollars.3. if you are into gaming - do not get a wireless mouse. the precision is something to be desired, but this is true for any wireless. get a a mouse with a cord if you are a gamer. right now i'm using 2 mice. one old optical cord mouse for gaming, and this bluetooth microsoft for browsing and other miscellaneous computer usage.all in all i would say do not get this mouse. wait til the next generation comes out. i really like the ergonomics of the mouse, the feel is great, i like the placing of the buttons, and they all work fine. the color is also beautiful. but i'm assuming when the next generation comes out it will have an on/off switch to save batteries at night (the darn thing is on even when the computer is off, eating away at battery life.) also i'm sure the problem with the BT getting confused when you put new batteries in will be fixed.Do not get this mouse! Wait until the next generation comes out! there are too many bugs to make it worth the money.
I've never had a bad product from Tamrac. This does exactly what I need it to do. Solid quality.
I bought a Canon Powershot, and discovered that it doesn't use NiMH AA batteries. I bought this battery so I wasn't without a camera when the one provided runs out of juice. This is the best price I found - and I have not had any problems with it so far. it charges quickly, and provides lasting power to the camera. I have not had the opportunity to see how it fares after multiple charges & drains, as this camera is for pictures of our child - and hasn't had the same kind of use as a professional.
this is more like it. very good value very good product. couldn't be more happy. would buy again and again.
Let me tell you about the seller, since everyone else is raving about the product.I ordered this item and it arrived in two days. It had a couple of problems so I emailed Goliath and he told me he'd send another. I got it in two days and it worked perfectly. This is actually only a very minor part of how good this seller was to me, but I can't say the rest in fear you will take too much advantage of his good natured and generous guarantee. If all other sellers max out at 5 stars when they do as much as they will do... then Goliath gets 20 stars.The sound from this unit, of course, is just as good as any radio station you now get. The remote control makes it simple and easy to operate. The memory stick plugs right into the front of my computer and takes only seconds to alter the files, erase or fill.
Product would sound fine, if it would stay in or anywhere close to the ear canal. But it really doesn't. The 'adjustable' ear pieces really aren't that adjustable, only in moving the positioning up or down about 1/4 of an inch. There is not much flexibility in these things and they don't feel that great in the ears. I bought them for running and the stay on the ear, but again, no where even near to being in the ear and enjoying what you're listening to. Another thing, if you wear glasses, these are NOT for you. Do not buy these as they will not work at all around your ears and the frames of your glasses. Even with my glasses off, they weren't really that good. I bought the v-moda's and have been super happy with them!
It is the same battery than the original. It works as well as the original battery and arrived quickly. Perfect service for a perfect battery!
I have had ny Zune for 2 weeks. I think its an incredible peace of hardware. While it has a while to cacth up with the I-pod in terms of ease of use and marketplace diversity it is a great alternative. The screen is larger than the i-Pod video and the addition of a radio is a fanatastic option. While the color selection could be more diverse,at a price that is only $50 more than an I-pod nano its a decent bargain. Anyone that may have installation issues you must have the Service Pack 2 installed.If you own an Xbox 360, Zune is the perfect companion piece. Unlike the i-Pod which can't play songs on the Xbox that were downloaded from the i-Tunes store the Zune communicates with the 360 very easily.Also if I understand how the Zune marketplace works, every time you log in microsoft keeps a record of all the songs purchased on your account. So if for some reason you lose all your data on your current PC, all you have to do is log in again and the marketplace will download your catalog again. I might be wrong about this feature, but I think its accurate. The Zune marketplace is linked to the Xbox Live marketplace. So if you own a 360, like I said before its an ideal companion piece.What the Zune marketplace lacks is a videodownload selection, which I can only hope will be added soon.Zune will not beat I-pod for market dominance, however I still enjoy it very much! I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone.
The quality of this product was very poor. The pictures shown on the various websites show a nice sandy beach and nice true color, however, this was not the case. The product does not have near the same quality of the LCD Televisions out on the market. As long as you stand about 6 feet back, you may not notice the pixels of your favorite picture.
I think these speaker spacers are perfect. They are inexpensive, quality, and easy to install. I didn't have a problem at all installing them. They are not the high end, custom look spacers that people may want to use for expensive sound systems - BUT they are perfect for quick, easy, and good looking installation.
This case has to be one of the best bang-for-your-buck cases made today. There is a ton of room inside and plenty of cool air passing through with the 4 massive fans goin. It's extremely durable and has an appearance that let's people an LANs know you mean business.
I couldn't get this to stay connected to the computer, the USB overheated. Even within clear distance it was hard to connect. Wasn't worth the trouble.
REALLY COOL IRON WORKS WELL NO BLACK SPOTS LOVE THE CORDLESS THEME. WORKS WORKS WORKS REALLY WELL THE COVER LOOKS SLICK AND IT DOES THE JOB WELL
Works just fine. We have it hooked up in a 5 story building and linked up for 1-1/2 stories. No issues.
This case is very well padded, and a wide Velcro strap holds my larger Toshiba notebook securely in its compartment. The other compartment in the main section can hold files, cables, a day planner, magazines or a book ... When the main section is zipped closed, the pulls come together to allow you to lock the case with your lock (not included). There is a slender outsize zip pocket on one side which will also accomodate files or smaller computer accessories. The other outside compartment is a &quot;traveling office&quot; section which provides pockets of various sizes and also an ID pocket. This very nice bag comes with a wide, padded, &quot;bungee&quot; non-slip shoulder strap, and the carrying handles are padded as well -- both very comfortable to use. I predict that the nylon construction of this case will keep it looking new and presentable for many years to come.
I found this all in one at Office Depot first. I didn't even know wireless network printing and answering machine were options when i went looking for a fax. The answering machine is no frills but serviceable. the one button setup for the wireless was very fast and easy.... until i realized that it changed all my network settings. no harm, no foul. it was easily remedied. If you have more than one wireless device using your network, definately use the manual setup. it's not that difficult (especially if you manually configured your router) and it was fairly quick. all other functions work great. I haven't had it long enough to tell how long the ink lasts or how much refills are.
Great and Speedy Download, I am very pleased! I couldn't ask for any faster or better of service. It was a simple as pay and then download the code. Nothing is easier than that !! woooooo
I bought one for myself and one for my girlfriend. Both are broken within 2 months. The left ear went out on mine and the casing came apart on my girlfriend's set.
Great product - no coasters. I trust Taiyo for all my media needs. Best price on the internet. I'll be back for more.
I bought this because I was really impressed with a $20 gator acoustic gig bag I bought. This is almost as nice. But lacks a little padding. But for a 20 spot it's great.
Well, as the title says, this is a nice case, but there are a couple problems.It looks very good, and it keeps the iPod safe, generally. There is a useful cable manager in the back to wind headphones, but the belt clip is pretty useless. My main issue is with the little tab. If you don't physically hold it back when you remove the iPod, it will thwap back and scratch your screen. Mine now has some ugly hairlines running down the screen because of this stupid little design problem.
I love the WRT54G which I have bought for my home a year ago. I am a college student and just bought another one since I moved off campus. At first, I had trouble deciding between the WRT54G or the WRT54GS( with speedbooster). From first glance, the speedbooster tag seems enticing since everybody wants fast wireless transfers that would hopefully come close to wired networks. After reading some reviews and speaking to my best friend who works for Linksys , the only difference between the WRT54G and the WRT54GS is the flash and Ram memory. It is an upgrade from 4mb to 8mb for the flash, and 16mb to 32mb for the Ram. Basically you wont surf the internet any faster. The benefits of this is just transferring files from one computer to another will increase. For those who just want to share an internet connection, stick with the WRT54G and save the extra 20 bucks for a 30 pack of beer. If you like to transfer files between computers, spend the extra dough.
This was a new ink cartridge just as the seller stated. The price was great the shipping time phenomenal. I will definately do business again.
I bought this MP3 player because it allowed for an external microSD card. It's not good for listening to if you're walking. I put it in my pocket and the slightest bump made it freeze. The only way to get it to work again was to take the battery out. It also skips occasionally for no apparent reason. It's supposed to be capable of viewing photographs, but the screen is so small it's not worth it. The description didn't say that it can only be charged by plugging it into a computer. Perhaps there's an adapter, but I didn't see anything for one.This MP3 player is so small that it actually fell out of my pocket and I lost it after having it for only a few days. I didn't have any kind of warranty or anything, so it was $100 to listen to music for a week. I decided never to have such a small MP3 player again and now have an 80g Ipod, which works great and is small enough to be portable but big enough not to lose it.
I typically don't bother writing reviews, but in this case I decided to since one reviewer felt compelled to "review" this lens and unfairly give it 1 star. The lens performs exactly as advertised, pictures are very sharp with good contrast. Focusing is a bit loud but I really don't care about that. Definitely soft at 2.0, but sharpness significantly increases as you stop down. I bought the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 lens at the same time and I am currently testing both out to see which one I will keep. If it weren't for the fact that the 50mm is just too much zoom I would say it's a keeper hands down, but the 35mm is perfect for indoor and family shots. Amazon really needs to screen some of the reviews a bit better than they do. With 8 reviews, 7 of which give it 4-5 stars and 1 review gives it 1 star, that really throws off it's grade. Especially when the reviewer makes it so abundantly clear that they don't know what they are talking about. Anybody who has been in the dSLR world for any amount of time at all knows that there is a crop factor involved, as well as the fact that this lens isn't even compatible with the d40 (in the sense that it won't auto-focus). The lens performs great, but you have to do your homework before you buy something like this. It would be like me reviewing a roll of film and giving it one star becasue it doesn't work with my D200.
I bought this "micro home theater system" off the J&R Music and Computer World website last week. UPS delivered it earlier today and I just set it up a couple of hours ago. The sound is much more impressive than the JVC "DVD digital theater system" (TH-S11B) that I bought from Fry's last year, paying probably $50 more than what this Philips system cost, and regretting it ever since. As soon as I received my MCD 708 I moved the JVC into my teenage daughter's room (poor kid; I hope she doesn't complain to the child welfare department). She listens to most of her music on her iPod anyway, and at least the JVC transforms her small TV into a "home theater system." The excellent "Quick Start Guide" that came bundled with the Philips MCD 708 provided clear and concise instructions to make set-up a breeze. I do wish the speaker cables were a bit longer, but that's a minor quibble considering all you get for just under a hundred bucks. I've got to agree with Eduardo's assessment: the Philips MCD708 is totally superior to that Bose Wave glorified clock radio. My dad has one of those, but I'm going to urge him to replace it with this.
There isn't a lot to review on a SmartMedia card. They either work or not and in my application of storage on an electronic keyboard speed of data transfer isn't a large issue. It works and works well.
Canon is always a great product to buy and expect to last longer. it did its job well to my requirement and I'm still using it.
Have been wanting to purchase one of these players for a while now. Absolutaly stunning picture and sound quality. I have it hooked up to my Projector and running at 1080i, just fantastic detail and colors. I truly cannot recommend this player highly enough.
I have been using this system for more than an year. I bought the system thinking that being a premium product should give me good performance over a period of time but I think that I was mistaken. To start with the system gave a very good sound output with good highs, deep lows and decent mid range. But over the period of time maybe due to the curing of the bass module it delivers an excessive bass taking over lot of mid range and highs.. I now have to keep the bass at the minimum level and adjust my equalizer settings to get the right mix.. I think there should have been something to adjust for the excess bass internally instead of keeping on readjusting the equalizer settings.. Overall decent,overpriced product but I doubt its longevity in terms of quality of output...
This is a good Mp3 payer. It is very durable and comes with a rubber case. It hold many songs and plays them well. This is comparable to the iPod Shuffle, but this has a screen. (which displays the song same and artist. Can not play videos or display pictures.)
This is an awesome i pod probably the best yet. When you read the reviews about the black ipod they all say "get the white one it doesnt scrach as easily" well theyre bolth the SAME!! Black is just a different color so they bolth scrach just as easy as the other. another thing is that the scraches show up more easily well that might be true but for only 5 more dollare you can get the Apple iPod Video Anti-Glare Screen Protector [5th Gen iPod] (Single Pack) by JAVOedge for only about 6 dollars! Trust me on this one i hav a black i pod and its awesome. i have the JAVOedge screen protector on it and there not a scrach to be found. So sereously get a black ipod video they're a lot cooler than the white ones.
Much larger than it appears online. My son is able to carry his laptop and many other things together.
I have not spent a great deal of time with the Harmony yet so I do not have many concerns. The programming software loaded as promised and the setup of the remote went smoothly. If you have a laptop I suggest that you use this to program the remote. Otherwise if your computer is not located next to your system this will necessitate multiple trips to verify that the remote is working at desired. There is enough flexibility within the remote itself to account for most user's needs. However, some of the functions that the programming software selected for my components were of little use or minimally used. This is a minor irriation and only requires some more time to change the layout and function of the keys. The backlighting is not the greatest, but sufficient enough to view in even a moderately dark room. My biggest complaint to date is the placement of the PREV button above the Channel UP/DOWN buttons. The transition between them is very fine and I often end up hitting the channel up button. Otherwise I have been very pleased with the performance of the remote. I would definitely suggest this remote to people needing to simplify their control over their systems.
This memory made all the difference in the world with my laptop computer. It was easy to install. It worked immediately. No problems at all. I love it!!!!
Hewlett Packard Jornada 720 Handheld PCI bought this to write my next novel DHYANA AND THE ART OF BICYCLE MAINTENANCE - a wonderful para-notebook that lies between a full fledged laptop and a PDA - this beats (and is more fun to use) than a Quickpad (which I also own). Comes with a USB and CF slot to transfer data to/from the Mother Ship.
I cannot believe how well this TV puts out a picture. Colors are vivid and true. HDTV is absolutely spectacular and it comes with many different ways to hook up to existing cable boxes. Overall I am more than satisfied with it.
This is an excellent mount. We wanted to mount our 46" TV inside of a cabinet where we had about 8" of depth to work with. This was the shallowest mount that I could find. When you fold it up, it's about 2" deep, not including the adapter plate which adds another inch or so. It's very solidly built but in spite of it's heavy-duty construction, it is effortless to pull out and swivel (it can sometimes be a little tougher to pop back into the fully-closed position). The installation instructions were thorough and it comes with tons of hardware to work with a variety of sets. You can't go wrong with this mount.
Since I intended to use my mouse also outside with nice weather, before buying this, I asked Macally customer support if this mouse would also work outside. They promised it would, as long as I kept it in the shadow. But they were wrong: it doesn't, not even in the shadow; it's not the optical tracking that stops working as you's expect, but strangely enough it's the SCROLL WHEEL that simply doesn't work outside!Furthermore, I encountered installation problems, and Macally's outsourced support wasn't able to help me out, due to a total lack of knowledge about the product!
I have this running from my GTX 660 TI to my 60&#34; LED TV and it works like it should. I'm running mostly blueray movies through it without any issues.
Positive: the case looks nice, and the magnetic clasp works well. The lanyard strap is handy.Negative: the leather is stiff, making it hard to keep open. The case is too LOOSE and my nano keeps sliding sideways out of it. Whenever I open the case up to change the volume, I have to readjust the nano to align with the openings. This is my first nano case, so I don't know if they all have this problem. It's usable, just annoying.
The simplicity of the device makes it almost idiot-proof. Nice bright screen and easy to read menus and data. Hotsync is quick and easy. This is my third Z22. I've lost one, had one stolen and I plan on holding on to this one.I recommend the Z22 for the simple PDA tasks that don't require internet connection.
I've read several complaints from people who can't get the VPN features of the router to work. Well, I can say in fact it works pretty well. The setup is difficult (as is with any VPN setup) but once you understand &quot;exactly&quot; how each parameter should be set, it does work. I've setup several connections to the VPN at my site with both the W2K and XP IPSec client software built into the OS. I rate it 4 stars because I've experienced some glitches with the unit (resets itself randomly), but it doesn't seem to be a problem that can't be fixed with a more current firmware upgrade. The overall features of the router are fairly impressive. However, if you need something a little more advanced, have a look at the Linksys RV082.
I bought this as a refurbished unit, and save a lot of money. It is built to last. The only bad thing is changing the batteries, which can be a pain. It's really built to last. I've dropped it about 3 or 4 times and it still looks like new.
I'm not even going to go into detail on the technical capacity of this unit. Having spent almost 20 years struggling with terrible e trex things, 12XL's and their external antennas, geckos and the like, finally Garmin have got it right. If you are going into the rainforest, or any other forest for that matter, BUY THIS GPS. It is fast, extremely accurate and works even under thick canopy cover. For years we couldn't understand wy Garmin didn't upgrade the 12XL and we've even been buying reconditioned units as this was still the only machine that (with its ext. antenna) worked in the forest. The 60CSx is their answer and it works like a treat. This is as good as you can get for a reliable GPS for forest field-work. Plain and simple
Switching from 35mm film to digital? This is the system for you unless you are shooting layouts or high def posters for billboards. 4.1 megs with tiff format gets you a 36&quot; x 24&quot; poster size print (Kinko's if you don't have a 4x printer). Use Photoshop to up the definition 300dpi to 600dpi and be prepared to burn a whole CD for your cause. I used to shoot 35mm with fuji 50 with a Nikon F2 and the biggest frek'in lens (f 1.0) that you could buy. I'm so happy with not having to rent a custom color darkroom to get the photos that I want. If you are a low light shooter, you have to play with the camera a bit...easily done with digital, quick feedback. If you shoot speed one disadvantage is the E-10 only goes down to 1/640 sec. I have to admit I rarely used the 1/2000th on my Nikon, unless it was on a sunlit day with my 400mm f2.8 and I needed to &quot;freeze&quot; the shot. Rare with anyone, but outdoor sports photography.The compliment of lens allows for some very creative shots. In addition, going digital gives you the control of your very own darkroom. Enjoy!
I bought it; I tried it; I sent it back. This case is bulky, awkward to use, and provides limited protection. It is most unfortunate that this not-inexpensive camera is sold without a case of any kind, but this is certainly not a reasonable solution to that problem. Surely somebody is marketing a more useful case for the G9! I am still looking for it.
I almost did not buy this switch because of the reviews that said it would default to the slowest speed. It does not. I have it connected to my desktop at 1GB, my Buffalo NAS at GB and my wireless router at 100MB all work great. It was easy to setup, just connect and run.
Old toner was printing grey rather then black, so ordered this. The first page printed with the remanufactured toner had a void in the center that gets worse with every page printed. But it was not a complete waste of time and money, turns out I just forgot to pull out the plastic strip that it shipped with.
It's another great Tiffen product! It delivers great results all the time. I shoot with a 50mm 1.4 Nikkor and I never take this filter of my lens.
The Samsung HL-S6187W is a disaster. Samsung no longer makes DLP tvs because they are nothing but moving parts waiting to break. I started having problems with my tv after about 5000 hours and four years. At an original cost of $3500 + tax, that's close to 900$ per year for this set. The set turns itself off after only a few minutes. Of course the extended warranty I bought is already up. I replaced the lamp, then replaced the lamp ballast. I have troubleshot the temperature sensor & that is also not it. Now the only thing left to do is to pay a technician several hundred dollars to come out to my house in the boonies. No guarantee that they can fix it of my money back. Don't buy a DLP tv!
I bought this cartridge to try since it was extremely inexpensive and made by one of the great names in hifi. There was a time when Shure was the great American cartridge company and virtually everyone with a component turntable owned at least one Shure product. I paid only US$ 18.95 plus shipping for this little red and black beast. Mine said it was Made in Mexico on the box. Packaging is modest and not as luxurious as what Shure provides for its more expensive M97eX. I also own a Shure M97eX (also from Amazon)and a Shure stylus force gauge (a must have for all owners of non P-Mount tables).The Shure M92E is for P-Mount tonearms i.e. for plug in style cartridges that are held in place with a single screw. This makes alignment easy with no need to adjust the tonearm. There is also an adapter to use the cartridge on standard tonearms as well. I used my M92E on a Technics BD20d turntable. This is a low cost Technics table that I bought new about ten years ago and the basic design dates back to the mid 1980s. I have the modest Technics cartridge that it came with and a better Ortofon OM3P cartridge which cost around $50.The Shure is surprisingly good sounding. It has a nice, warm balance without shrill highs and bass is actually quite good. It is much better than the rather edgy sounding Technics cartridge that came with the turntable. The Shure is not quite as smooth, detailed or three dimensional as the Ortofon but is flatter, more even and open sounding.I am guessing a lot of people looking at this Shure cartridge are going to use it on a turntable similar to mine so I suggest adding a low cost thin felt platter mat from Pro-ject on top on the rubber one that comes with the turntable. I find it damps out unwanted vibration better and allows this cartridge to do its thing. You do not need it, but on my set up, it really let this little Shure sing. I played all kinds of music on it and while it seemed happiest with rock and jazz, even classical was very pleasant sounding. What you get is natural sound with no nasties. What you do not get is a very detailed, articulate sound or a lot of air around the instruments or great imaging. The Shure's faults are errors of omission rather than any significant vices. Frankly I have owned some cartridges in the $300-400 that were not as even and pleasant overall as this little Shure.I strongly recommend the Shure M92E for LP lovers on a budget.
update maps and used it for about 1 month, it's good although it's a bit small.It's quick to find satellite, and signal is still strong when rains or cloudy.I like it.
this is the 7th or 8th (lost count after awhile) canon camera i've owned and it's about the best. perfectly-sized (not too small nor too big) w/easy to understand controls - nice history here going back to my 35 slr film cameras. the 2.5 lcd screen works well and it's fairly fast for reviewing pix compared to my earlier 6.3 meg rebel eos body.kudos again to canon.
I dont know what is going with this hardware, but in the CD there are not drivers to use. You have to purchase the drivers in another place. Why sell a device without driver?
My Plantronics CS50 is close to 10yrs old and, working from home, it gets used daily during the week. So, it was time to replace it when it became flat after around 1hr. But there are a gazillion "replacement" options out there but IMHO paying the extra few bucks is worth it - it fits just like the old one, the connector mates perfectly, and I'm back to the original operating time!
As a person who spends 90% of the day in front of a computer screen, I need a mouse that is comfortable and durable. I bought this at a special price (14.99 each), and I have found it to be a great tool. This mouse fits comfortably in your hand (unlike the smaller standard mouse that comes with most computers- including iMac). I bought one for home and one for work. The only complaint I have is when at work, I often get a low signal message (because I am a bit to far away from the access point). The connection/signal never fails, but the message is annoying. I have dropped it several times, and it has not failed. I have had the same batteries in it since I purchased it- approximately 4 months ago. I would urge any and all to give this one a try (even at regular price) if they do not like their current mouse.Additional information as of 1/26/2010: I continue to be impressed with this mouse. It uses ridiculously low amounts of energy, thus saving the number of batteries you go through. I use rechargeable batteries, and honestly, I go about 4-5 months before needing to recharge. Both mice that I purchased (work and home) are still working perfectly. Again, I highly recommend this mouse!
When I opened thesee inMotion speakers for my new video ipod, I was a little dissapointed because I didn't thiink that it would have good sound quality. Boy was I wrong! I pumped this baby up Christmas morning, and the base was amazing! It sounds like surround sound speakers! It is sooooooooooooooooo wonderful! I am playing music on it right now as I speak.Well all ya'll out there, if your looking for a nice portable speaker, look else where, but if you want an AMAZING portable speaker for your prized ipod, then get this!MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!CELEBRATE THE DAY THAT JESUS CHRIST WAS BORN!
Purchase of the HP HD3000S Personal Media Drive at 300GB was not only quick and easy, it fit perfectly into the docking bay of both my m7167c and m8000n HP Media Center PCs.
Well my computer cabinet is 15 feet away from the monitor in the other room...I got this mainly because i wanted to reduce wiring and introduce an optical/coaxial cable to my 5.1 receiver instead of 6 audio rca cables all the way to the receiver, plus wanted to be able to control individual speaker volumes on the pc. Couldnt do that in optical or coaxial mode, no way!! This card can only do stereo mode with digital output. So I am using those analog 5.1 outputs to the receiver (atleast from the cabinet to my desk its usb so my mission is half accomplished) but hey wait...One more shocking thing I noticed is that the volume control is in no way co-ordinated, which means that as you turn the volume each speaker is incremented/decremented unevenly!!! Takes place subtle so you dont notice it much but if youre into very low-decibel listening you will certainly pull your hair over this.Overall an ok card if you like decent looks. If you want something cheaper, go for an audigy se instead, it does exactly the same thing at half the cost.
Have not yet written to the DVD, but all other functions work well. As expected, I had to spend fair amount of time updating Operating System.
Anyone else out there with a G5 tower that has all but given up finding useful expansion cards to fit your PCI-X slots?I've been looking for something that would work in my Dual 1.8 G5 tower for a long time. Several months ago I stumbled across Sonnet's website. I bookmarked it and forgot it.There's really a limit to how useful daisy-chaining USB hubs is, and I passed that threshold ages ago. I finally started looking again, and before long I finally found my own bookmark.Well, I got it. I bought mine from Amazon, which actually shows an older model in their picture but they ship the current one. It was actually 2 bucks cheaper than Sonnet's page and the shipping was free.It arrived yesterday while I was at work - way before I expected it, and I just put it in.- Power down.- Plug the card into slot 2.- Power up.It works!Incidentally - the other reviewers who mention that Amazon's picture is from an older, huger model are spot on. This is much slimmer and trimmer than the one pictured.
I purchased this unit based on great results in comparison tests and my experience with my old Bel Vector III I bought around 1990. I bought it for a road trip we were taking from Minnesota to Massachusetts. This unit saves us from at least one ticket, maybe as many as three on the way out. When we got out there we put put it away for the almost a week, until the trip back. When we hooked it up again, it started making all kinds of phantom radar alerts for a couple hours, then it started trying to recalibrate itself. At this point the unit was not working. I saw seeing all kinds of patrol cars on the highway that should have set it off and didn't. After two 'recalibration' attempts, the unit displays 'service required' and was dead. After less than three days of use the unit was dead. Fortunately I was able to return it (thanks Amazon!!) The Unit did come with a card in the box for a 2 year extended factory service plan for $30. Too bad these things fail, they're a great unit when they're working.
Got the bino and did not encounter any problems that others have reported on with collimation. Knock wood. Images are clear and I have mounted it on a study tripod. The only small flaw is the nut that holds the bino from rotating is not very good at holding the bino in place and requires high torque to tighten. Overall, a good value for just $100.
it is good to finally get the pains out of my hands. it was a bit weird at first but after a couple of weeks, it was very easy
Interestingly, this headset does not fit small heads. I'm a small woman and the headband cannot be made small enough for this to fit. Never got to see if it worked. Sad.
I currently own the SD-1200, after trying the SD-1600 model i see slight, yet good additions to the player.It's runs quicker and quieter than my SD-1200. It is a very reliable machine, as seen by 2 friends who have loved the machine..The remote is slightly beginner, but it gives all necessary functions to enjoy the movie without a hassle. IT'S A GOOD BEGINNER DVD PLAYER TO START WITH!
I was going back and forth between the 580EX and the 430EX, and I'm glad i got the 580EX. Been to 2 wedding and many events and the flash has preformed perfectly. I have yet to use the flash to its full potential, but no matter the setting on my canon the shots come out amazing. Even Long Exposure shots were perfect.Battery life has not been a problem, since I have the La Crosse batteries (2600)and charger. GET the rechargeable batteries with a 2600 mAh for the longest life possible.recycle times have not been an issue for me, since I am readjusting people or objects for every shot.Still debating if I should get the external battery pack.Have fun.
very fast in write and readand compatible with my camera.that's a good deal
Now that I have one, don't know what I ever did without it!
Love this printer, but it is totally a toner hog. I use this for work in my home office. Quality of the print is great. Ease in use is "ok".The scanner feature is not the most friendly for my generation.The biggie "bad" feature---toner hog. I have had this about a month and already had to order more toner for both black and white and color, and I don't print that much out each day. Possibly 8-10 sheets of paper a day in black and white and maybe 2 in color.
I had an older 3.2MP Olympus 8x optical zoom that took great pictures but had an excrutiatingly slow process speed. It was easy to miss good shots because of how slow it was. I did a lot of research in looking for as small a camera as I could find with at least an 8x optical zoom. For the money, the size, and features, this is a great buy. Olympus changed their memory card and processing system in order to speed up the time it takes to snap a picture and be ready to snap the next. So far, I love the camera. The only quirky thing is that there is a slight delay when zooming in or out that is annoying but probably doesn't make any real difference in taking pictures. I wanted as small a camera as possible to take to Europe but I wanted a good optical zoom and a view finder. This SP-510 fits the bill!!
These were a breeze to install, and sound great. Will buy again for my next speaker project.
good sound, nice fit, excellent price at amazon, was 20 bucks less than offered elsewhere....better than ipod buds, and almost as good as buds that are considerably more expensive.
The microphone works great. It is unidirectional, so unwanted noise is limited to the noise behind the person talking in the microphone. It seems to work very well when actually attached to a shirt, no matter the actual facing of the mic. The holster is pretty handy, it makes putting the mic in a good location easy. I tend to keep it on the base of my monitor where a bezel helps me point it right at me. All in all I can't find any reason to dock it stars.
At first I was skeptical to get this cable because it was super cheap and most HDMI cables you see in stores today run upwards of $40. I bought this for my ps3 and after 9 months, it still works like a charm. If you are looking to upgrade to an HDMI cable but don't want to invest in so much money, I highly recommend you get this.
I bought 2 LCD 20" , one for the bedroom and one for the den and found these wall mounts. These are very easy to install and great space savers. The ones at the TV stores are not comparable and cost more.
this is the cartridge my printer takes. i like it. colors are nice on hp paper.
This is a very good addition to my Palm m505. A few other folks in my office have the same setup now and we use the Palms for chat in the office using the BlueChat app. We also picked up a Bluetooth printer (HP 995) and so now we have a way to easily print out notes taken on the Palm -- very cool!We also purchased a Bluetooth access point from Pico Communications...Using the Bluetooth Access Point, we can connect our Palms to internet, surf the web, check email (I use Message Agent), and send and receive Instant messages (Yahoo Messenger). This is very cool as I can chat with anyone as long as I'm in range of the acess point which, in our office, is about 100 feet (the one access point covers the whole office -- it's a pretty small office).I have not tried using it with Bluetooth Phones but hope to as soon as I can get an Ericsson T68 from Cingular.I've read that Bluetooth power consumption is supposed to be very low and that has been the case in my experience. My cradle is at home (I sync over Bluetooth at the office) and I've been able to use the Palm all day at work with intermittent periods of connection to the network, frequent chat and syncing once or twice. I notice the backlight reduces battery life so if you want the best results, try to keep it off.
$45 for one pack? Yikes. Maybe if they actually told you it had expired (relatively) recently. But, they don't. So you're overpaying (by a lot) for an unknown product. Avoid.
We have replaced this printer 2 times. We have had feeder problems, fax problems, scanning problems and now - the straw that broke the camels back - we are just chalking up the loss of $400+ is a printer head problem. It is a LEMON! We are hoping that the LaserJet series is better. We have ordered the CM1312NFI.
This fold-up stand is well designed to be both sturdy when in use and small when packed. The plastic construction is solid and the joints are well fitting and snug with ratchet-like movement. My Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet fits well in both horizontal and vertical orientation. The stand doesn't slip on the surface it is placed on and the notches with tactile pads in the feet and the tactile padded back rest hold the tablet securely in place without the need of clamps or the like.Pros: well made, light weight, compact travel/storage size, solid mounting of the tablet, doesn't move around on the surface it is placed on.Cons: None from first impressions.
My first lens after the kit lens since I wanted something for low light (presumably, that's the main reason someone is looking at this lens). It is sharp, fast, focuses pretty well and fast even without much to focus on (small object on a white wall), and it obviously works better than zoom lenses. I use this for people in doors as well as for taking pretty much any pictures indoors. I used it outdoors as well to get sharper images than the kit lens offers.Many of my favorite pictures have been taken with this lens in places no other lens would have worked. No regrets. The build feels pretty solid (why I didn't get the 50mm f/1.8... I wanted it to last for several years).Updated: Still going strong in December. I used this for Christmas Eve when everyone was opening up presents. It was difficult in the low light with so much movement but I was able to capture images (without flash) that I would have never gotten with either of my other lenses (the kit lens and the 24-70mm f2.8L). As I typically do, still did some noise reduction (shooting at ISO 800) but that's a small price to pay. When my sister's wedding comes around next month (indoors), this 50mm prime is the lens I will still turn to over the other lenses. It is about 3 times as fast at f1.4 than at f2.8 (ex, 1/200s to 1/60s, where it is 1/60s in both the 50mm f1.4 and the L lens).
My first experience with a Panasonic portable DVD player was with the LS-50, which I rented at an airport. I loved it, ended up buying a used one thru eBay. Should have bought it new and with a warranty! Got 1 year out of it, then the HO:3 message. Thinking to buy the LS-50 again, it is now more costly than the LS-90 which replaced it, so I went with the LS-90 after reading customer reviews. So far I have been very happy with it. I do find I constantly compare it to the LS-50 - which I liked better. Why? Smaller screen, more controls on the unit itself (thus less need to use the remote). The LS-90 has a larger screen, which is fine but needs more care in opening, and there are many controls that are only accessible by using the remote, which I'm not big on. BUT, the remote works great, the unit works great, sound could be louder but it's not supposed to be the only home entertainment unit. The player I bought came with a great travel bag and awesome headphones, so overall I've been very pleased with the purchase. Great price, but I am investing in an extended warranty. This unit probably deserves 5 stars, but I gave it 4 because I do think the LS-50 is a better unit.
Good battery life with my nikon d90 I can usually get around 2000+ pic before needing to recharge.I using with 18-105 kit vr and 70-210 non vr lens.
I have not had one bad dvd yet and I am almost done with the 100 disc spindle. Verbatims are the best and for this pric, you just cant beat it.
I have researched flashes for a while. Best price and value found at Amazon.com. Product works just like expected, FANTASTIC!
Sound is real good for the price, it's a 3.5mm plug and will work with my desktop, laptop computer, MP3 player, anything that I've tried that takes a 3.5mm plug.
What can you say about more gig for pictures and movies. 32gb came with the camera but that doesn't fit more than 4-5 pics. I might get another 8gb for vacation and backup.
Very easy to set up and use. For a wireless very good sound quality, but don't expect non-wireless quality. I love the controls on the headset and the inovative way they hang on the charger. Have not had an issue with volume changing when laying back. Weird having the house so much quieter when the kids are on the PS3. They love it btw and are older kids (23/18).
Not only is the signal horrible, but the drivers are something I have never seen before. The Device manager was actually recongizing this as netgear,and when I rebooted it recognized it as some other brand I never heard of. After trying the CD that came in the box, then uninstalling and downloading software and trying that, I had spend HOURs installing this. I am not new kid on the block either. The software is so buggy, I spend days on this piece of junk. I hope I never see one of these again as long as I live. Just doesnt work!
The product is excellent. It arrived quickly and I was able to start using it right away. It holds a very good amount of pictures and songs which is just what I wanted it for.
i installed this sub with a 350watt kenwood amp. it lasted about 5 minutes before completely popping. not worth the money
Extremely easy to set up and fantastic reception even with all of the buildings and trees around my home.I could not be more pleased... :-D
This is a fantastic network camera - the best of the consumer cameras out there (plus it's very small and looks cool too!). I only wish the CMOS camera was better - it's not very sharp and blurry on the edges.
Very Good product easy to use.
These are a nice set of extra headphones to have around the house. I paid a dollar for them. Nothing fancy, but nice to have on hand.
Just before our flight this Case Logic WDEC-10 case arrived on time. The shipment was super fast and it arrived along with a DVD in perfect condition. I purchased this case for my Sony FX980 portable DVD player and it fits perfectly, a perfect match. There's enough space for all the player's accessories and some extra DVDs and CDs. The quality is good and it looks really great. Tried to install the case inside the car and it was done without any hard time. It's just right for a long trip with children. Thank you Amazon, one more 5 stars for you.
I was skeptical about this lens but after reading so many positive reviews, I just had to give it a try with my D90. I had looked at the 35mm and the 50mm f1.4 version but the prices are considerably more. I wanted an AF lens mainly for product shots and some occasional candid portraits. This lens certainly delivers the goods with nice sharp subjects and creamy soft backgrounds. It feels a bit plasticy but for under $100 the optics are very good. I haven't tried any low light shots or scenery yet but I'm sure this lens is more than capable. Obviously there is no zoom so you do have to move around a lot, but the trade off in sharpness and image clarity makes it a keeper. Highly recommend this lens.
I first read about this TV in Men's Health Magazine about a year ago and they were raving about it. I've been watching the price slowly drop over the ensuing months and finally purchased when it was $500 less than Best Buy's "clearance" price. With the price including delivery,uncrating and placement (by a very competent delivery firm) this is a bargain.As far as the technical pros and cons, read the review by C. Jones. He/she sums it up rather succintly. My only gripe would be the fairly extensive menu navigations required to activate any external speakers. A minor annoyance and one easily tolerated in order to enjoy this dazzling television.
The reader is nice and much faster than connecting my camera to the computer. I have a 2 GB Sony card and when it's full it takes me almost 3 hours to transfer from the camera, and only 12 minutes to transfer from this reader.I think 6 minutes per Gb is not as fast as one could expect, as it is quite far from the reader, the card or the USB port max speeds. But it could be so many things (reader, card, port, processor, operating system, drivers) that I don't know which is to blame here.The only problem I had was that after updating my firmware in XP (as suggested by SanDisk website), I could not use the reader with Windows Vista. I called costumer service and they didn't have a solution, but they sent me a new one (with the newest firmware) which worked.
This is a fantastic laptop bag for ladies. It has many compartments (zipped)to keep things organized. The laptop portion is well padded and there is plenty of room for files, books etc. The bag remains standing upright when full and the telescoping handle is easy to use. It has optional shoulder straps so it can be used as a backpack. The wheels work well over lots of different terrain. Would definitely recommend this as a day-to-day work bag (to save your back) or travel work bag.
This was really a no brainer for me. Garmin's simply got the best interface and includes the most bang for the buck. I primarily wanted a hand held unit for geocaching and the Vista Cx works great in the car for getting us close and does a top notch job getting us to the cache, even under fairly heavy wooded cover. I haven't needed to use the altimeter much, but the built-in compass is an absolute necessity for geocaching. Basically, you can stand still and the compass will determine which way you're pointing in order to point you directly to the location of the cache without having to walk a few paces before it gets its bearing.I can't say enough about this unit. It works great and is incredibly easy to navigate. The removable/upgradable micro SD card is an absolute necessity if you plan on using maps.Speaking of maps, be prepared to dish out approximately $100 for the additional maps from Garmin. I purchased the City Navigator North America v8 maps and wouldn't be caught using the GPS without them. It not only works nicely for navigating and auto-routing, but it'll certainly help get you as close as possible to the caches, especially in unknown areas.The only other accessories that I felt that I needed were the 12-volt power cable (has to be from Garmin) and a windshield or other automobile mount (I purchased a third party one).Long live geocaching!
I am thoroughly impressed by this product. It far exceeds my expectations.As the owner of a e-trex legend for several years I read with great interest about the new technology in the 60CSx and desired to try it. The price of that unit is, however beyond my price range. Just last week I saw this product and it seemed to me that is contained the same antenna and electronics so I bought it for Christmas. Wow! The difference between the reception on this unit and on the Legend puts this machine in a different league.Reception: My home office is on the ground floor of an massive old 4 story house. As I first connected my Dell Axim while sitting there I discovered that this thing had a 3D fix. I had heard that it could get in a house. I thought perhaps on the top floor, but this was incredible. In my car I do not have to position it perfectly in the window like the Legend. If it is clipped to my waist and I'm in the car it will get a good fix!Bluetooth: Manages the connection flawlessly. Having tried many solutions with varying degrees of aggravation at the intricacies of a Bluetooth connection this was once again a pleasure to use. It connects and reconnects flawlessly.Software: This unit comes with Garmin Mobile XT City Navigator North America. Again Significantly better than expected. While justly maintaining their property rights GARMIN have made this system as open as possible for which they must be commended. My TOPO USA maps work as well as the routable North America City Navigator. Both Map sets can be on your handheld and you can switch between which is displayed. Topo USA is not a routable product, however, if you are displaying Topo and have City Navigator maps covering the area it will actually calculate a route and display it on the Topo maps. (This is probably an unintended behavior which however is kind of nice).The unit: Removable rechargeable battery is a very good feature beats both Standard AA or AAA batteries and Built in batteries. The unit is very small, light and compact. The belt clip works well and seems secure.This is a great product and represents a qualitative jump for consumer GPS. From reading the reviews I suspect that the NNXx products such as the 60CSx all include this technology. If you are a GPS enthusiast I defiantly say BUY!
Hm, now why would anyone be reading my review for this Sony DSC P73?Well, chances you you've already seen some of the newer Sony models like theSony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX9 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080/60i Video (Black)andSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Black), both of which I own and are great cameras. However, both are in the $200 range.If you'd like to try, I highly recommend this camera, especially if it is under $75 because:- Photo quality is still very good- Ease of connection to computer- Many settings like macro, portrait, and timer (features you'd find in today's cameras)- Zoom is 3xAll in all, a solid camera, and still reliable after 7+ years. This camera as the best back then. Take a chance, if the price is right!
...But it has horrible low light focusing ability which is just unacceptable. I bought one of these a couple of days ago with high hopes. It seemed to have all of the features I have been waiting for in a compact camera: VGA movie mode, swivel LCD, wireless remote, etc. Unfortunately I quickly learned that the low light focusing was just not working at an acceptable level. I had hoped the latest firmware would help but after extensive testing, both before and after the firmware upgrade, it seemed to make no difference at all. Since I had read similar experiences on DPReview.com that this may be a problem I did extensive testing in different low light situations using my Panasonic FZ20 and my Sony P-150 along side the 750Z. Both the Panasonic and Sony could literally focus on anything. Not so with the 750Z... and I hate that because I really wanted this to be my compact, carry-everywhere camera, replacing the Sony. (I do love the Sony but not enough manual features for me) Maybe I got an unlucky lemon, but from what I've read from other sites I don't think so.I think this camera deserves 5 stars for all of the incredible features that are packed into such a compact camera but if a camera can't focus in all situations then it does me no good, hence the 2 star rating. Your mileage may vary.
This bag was not designed for people under 5' 5&quot;. I'm 5' 3&quot; and the handle ends on the bottom back of the bag scrape the ground as I roll it along. The telescoping handle does not seem to be very sturdy and the bag tips over backwards if I let go of the handle. I'm regretting this purchase.
Good solid product at a good price. I used these to connect the antennas on two Shure SLX receivers. They have been operating well, and this is much cheaper than buying Shure's kit if you already have multiple single receivers and need to connect them. We also had the BNC cables so this was a no brainer.
Excellent quality sound from inexpensive speakers. Comaparable with my previous Speakercraft speakers at less than half the price. Watch out for the cardboard cutout templates,though - they are too big!
I would not recommend this camera or the printing dock that comes with it. Several issues. It shipped to me directly from Kodak with a bad SD mamoery card and that has been a hassle to get Kodak to replace it, several phone calls, e-mails-some of which they don't respond to, and still no replacement a month later. Further the manual is not well written for instructions on fine tuning the camera. The printer dock manual never specifies which photo paper is needed, more phone calls. It takes 4x6 photos but the paper needs to have tabs at each end to work in the printer, and it does not work with standard 4x6 photo paper. The customer support phone number conncets you to somewhere overseas(I believe) and is less than helpful. I have owned or used extensively two cannon digital cameras, a Fuji digital, and a Nikon digital all of which have been better to deal with.
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS MAGELLAN 8MB DIGITAL MEMORY CARD AND ALL I COULD SAY IS THAT I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure you have seen many different types of PDA's out there. If you are looking to purchase one with the slightest idea of which, you have got to look at the Aero 1550. This model like several other Compaq models(hard to find now) are the best looking ones on the market. Very easy to use with its slim line look. If you know how to use a computer, this is no different. You get all the features of a $500 model with the exception of color, USB port cradle, and slightly higher ROM. I had in mind the Compaq 3630 with a price range of $500 for the unit itself. Good luck in finding one of that price. I purchase the Aero 1550 from Amazon... and added a pretec 56k modem, 64MB compact flash card with a total of less than $500. If SPEED is not a big factor and price is, go with the Aero 1550. You are getting the best value for your money spent.
Nikon 85mm f/2.8 PC Micro Nikkor Manual Focus Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasThis is a micro tilt-shift lens, essentially intended for small product photography. But I've always wanted to experiment with tilt-shift lenses, and this is one of the only Nikon tilt-shift lenses compatible with my Nikon D200.I have a LOT of fun playing with it, but there's a bit of a learning curve involved. It's NOT ideal for architecture shots, even if you're shooting with the D3 with the full-frame sensor. 85mm is too confining. However, it's great for macro shots of all kinds - flowers, products, etc., and I especially enjoy using it for landscape photography.In the latter sense, it gives some very unique effects. I suggest browsing flickr, or other photo-related sites, and look for the types of shots taken with this lens. They're really great!The build quality is fantastic. Very solid, also heavy. It's best used with a tripod. It is delivered in a very luxurious carrying case, which is very nice.Learning how to use the lens to its potential is a little tricky. I'm not there yet. But there are a lot of resources on the web that discuss the use of tilt-shift lenses. The manual that ships with it explains how the functions work, but once you get out into the real world and start experimenting on your own, will you really learn how to use it.Remember: It is a manually focused prime lens. It doesn't zoom or focus on its own. Yet if you set your camera in Aperture Priority or Manual mode, you will be able to meter your camera along with the lens. Apertures must be set via the dial, not the camera.The focusing ring is large and easy to grip. The aperture ring is further back, but easy to grab. Apertures range from f/2.8 to f/45 in somewhat odd increments. However, once you've focused on your subject and taken the shot, you won't be disappointed in the quality of the image. This is one of the sharpest lenses I own - about as good as my 50mm f/1.4.Overall, I'm very pleased with the lens. And I would give it 5 stars out of 5 if it were less expensive and easier to use. It's tricky, and it isn't cheap. But it's a great lens.
I liked this bag although I rarely use it because it is just a bit too small. The model up is too big.I ended up cutting the flap that covers the top and sides off carefully. This flap just got in the way and drove me nuts and made getting the zipper open a real pain. With the flap cut off and the waist straps cut off or removed the bag is almost perfect. I may try looking at the size up.I must have bought 4 camera bags and still don't have the right one. I hate carrying stuff but it is obviously inevitable. I tried a bum bag but that is irritating too, although OK for short walks.I am off to Machu Picchu on a 4 day trek in September so I really need to get this right.
I bought this to have a DVI interface. I have used it with my T400 and my work T61. Amazon has a good price compared to Lenovo, but I still woldn't call it a great deal ($150 is a lot to pay just to get DVI). Having a second cord & powerbrick is a bonus. A 6-pin firewire port would be nice. The new dock for T400s has displayport and eSATA, which is a nice improvement, but won't work with older laptops. If you are looking at this dock, it is also worth looking at the new Lenovo USB dock, but I didn't want my dock connected by a single USB channel.
Not all memory cards work well with all cameras. I tried to use a Viking card with my Canon s230, and got the E18 error mentioned here. As soon as I swapped my SanDisk back in, the problem was gone forever. I think sending the memory card back was a much better and cheaper solution than ditching an excellent camera.
I ordered this cable so that I could use it at work. My earphones were too short and I couldn't move too much around my desk area. This cable is perfect. Wondeful product.
I purchased one which worked fine for about 6 months. Of course their warranty is only 90 days! Now it is not recognized on the network. Several emails to Keyspan customer support have gotten NO RESPONSE. Also had frequent problems with it connecting properly to a printer when I sent a print job to it through this server.
My 8 year old son got this for a Christmas present from his Aunt - spent too many hours figuring out how to get music onto to it. Ending up having to burn a CD from my library and then ripping it off the CD to download to the MP3 player - he will only have these same 20 songs on it forever. There's nothing like an Ipod - when I get a new one, I'll give him my old one and throw this Mac Vision one in the trash!!!!
Replaced a Denon 3200 with the Yamaha, and immediately noticed a substantial difference in bass output and channel seperation. It also blows the Denon away with DTS and DD listening options. I have an Onkyo, 2 Denon's, and the Yamaha (OK, I'm a Home Theater Junkie! ), and the Yamaha is now my favorite, and it wasn't the most expensive! My wife says that music sounds much better with the Yamaha than with the Denon it replaced. Definitely a 5-star receiver.
well, I must have gotten a defective one. I placed it in our pond which has full direct hot sun and it made lots of noise but didn't pump at all. I tried putting it in just a big barrel full of water to see if it would pump in that, and nothing. I returned it for a refund and won't try again, too disappointing. I have other solar products doing just fine in the blistering sun here.
There are some really great things about this laptop. First, the weight (or lack of it). It is light and easy to carry in a bag, which will be a relief if you are replacing a nearly 10 pound laptop like me. The old dinosaur was doing well if it got 70 minutes from a battery. The V505DX gets almost 4 HOURS for basic word processing and surfing (closer to 2 and change if you're watching a DVD).I had read the complaints and had to buy my unit sight unseen, but I am very happy. I had heard bad things about the keyboard. They are, for the most part, not true. Yes, it is a smaller keyboard. Yes, the right shift key is small, but you can get used to it by using it for a couple of hours. The screen looks good and is a 12 incher, but you get the savings in weight.You will find when you get this laptop that it comes with no discs for the OS or bundled software. This is because Sony has partitioned to the drive so that the application software is in one place if it needs to be reloaded. In theory, all your data should be on the second partition (D drive), so if anything ever happens, you can restore your machine to functionality while saving your data. I moaned about this at first, but I know see the advantages of it. What it really means is that you are not going to be able to do a clean install of XP Pro and you are not going to be able to take the partition off the drive without risking losing the ability to restore your laptop should something go wrong.You do have to create your own recovery discs (9 of them!) or order a DVD recovery disc from Sony for about 15 bucks. If you are like me and like to format your laptop as soon as you get it, you will need to know that you aren't going to be able to do this (at least easily) with this one.I do wish the warranty was longer than a year, but every other laptop I have looked at seems to have the same.Love this baby!
First cable - Only lasted two weeks. During these two weeks, when I moved the cable a bit, the video feed shuts off. Eventually, it just died.Second cable - Sent promptly by Amazon, one-day shipping on them. Dead on arrival. Tested with a friend's DVI cable, worked flawlessly.I noticed that there are several reviews about DOAs lately - must been a bad production batch or something.Got the third cable on the way, hopefully, it will work this time.Edit: The third cable worked. Continue to work even when I move the cables around a bit. I think the third time is a charm :P
Pros: The picture is EXCELLENT! No ghosting and perfect in light or dark environment (and settings to adjust for each). It's so beautiful, I threw out my 50" projection SDTV AND my 21" CRT monitor. My 360 and my PC work flawlessly, and counter strike: source is GORGEOUS, on this set! The multifunction remote isn't bad, either. It's about the same quality as my Sony SXRD's bundled remote. Finally, the set came in PERFECT condition! Not a scratch on it! (I bought refurbrished) I was nervous when I read I couldn't return this to New Egg (One Year on-site warranty [parts + labor] is included through Olevia), but I see, now, I had nothing to be afraid of.Cons: The on screen menu can take some getting used to... but once you understand the rotating box, it's very quick to use. Also, the speakers are underpowered, (turn the bass all the way off, and they'll sound much better). If you're getting an hdtv, you shouldn't be running your sound through your television, anyhow. Line-In on your mini speaker system is there for a reason.Other Thoughts: Seriously, do NOT bother with the 3 series from Olevia, or ANY television set without a tuner! That's an add-on that will cost you more than $100! This set doesn't cost much more than a 26", and after much debate I decided to go with the 32". Boy am I glad I did! Split screen gaming on a 26" would have been impossible. 32" is the perfect size for the bedroom! Also, if you're having trouble with upscaling through the ATI chipset in this set (read: VHS, non-upscaling DVD players), remember to turn your set to 1 to 1 mode.
Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.6ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)Excellent cheap but high quality HDMI cableAt short lengths this probably does not make to much of a difference, but the cable looks and feels good, with a positive clunk as it is placed in the HDMI socketsFeels robust, with no signal degradation.Excellent addition to HDTV purchase
I was considering purchasing this TV, but instead went with the 50" Sony LCD projection. The difference is striking - it's in the contrast.Before buying this TV, make sure you see it in person, preferably next to other TVs (either regular CRTs or even the Sony LCD). It's very apparent that this TV does not have good contrast - everything looks faded compared to a regular television. The blacks aren't very black... they're just darkish grey.If this is okay for you, after a while you probably won't even notice. When you see it next to other TVs, or if you start to notice it after owning it, it will probably drive you crazy though. Sony put a lot of work into getting better black tones out of their LCDs... Panasonic didn't, it seems. It's kind of unfortunate, because the Panasonic is at a very attractive price for the technology. If you're willing to spend a little more but still want a lightweight TV, you might want to also consider the DLP-based sets, which are coming down in price.
I'm going to order this at Amazon.com from an Awesome Deal I found on DailyTool.com. I think this is a very decent price for this white earphones.
How disappointed am I with this product? In a word: extremely. I read the few reviews that were posted here and can't help but wonder if maybe I got a bad unit. Let's break this down into the 4 days that I had it.Day 1: It finally got here! After a week of waiting here it is, the moment I've been waiting for. I already have a few CDs full of MP3s, I'll test one out. Stick in CD #1. Okay, it takes a while to load (approx 20 sec), that's cool, I can deal with that. Okay, now let's press play, just to see if it works. Yeah! There it goes! Sweet! Let me search around. Okay, I can't figure this search feature out... not a big deal, I know where things are. Stick in CD #2. Cool, it works. Let's figure out where everything is. Wait, why is this song playing in the root directory, it should be in its own subdir. Okay, its finding files multiple times. Why is it doing this? How can this file be in two places? I didn't burn it that way... okay, not a big deal, I plan on playing random tracks anyway.Day 2: Can't wait to try this thing out in my car. Here goes. Okay, is sound only coming out one speaker? What gives... maybe its a bad file... yeah, it was, okay, here we go. &lt;Driving&gt; Cool, it works, not bad... &lt;5 minutes later&gt; what the hell? why is it skipping? Maybe its a bad file... &lt;new track&gt; no, this one is skipping too &lt;new track&gt; Ok, now I'm REALLY getting upset, everything is skipping, screw it, I'll listen to the radio.Day 3: Nothing, trying to figure out if I should return it.Day 4: To school, a new CDRW with clean files, no subdirs, lets see how it goes. Still skips... School's out, lets go home. &lt;skip&gt; song &lt;skip&gt; &lt;skip&gt; what's going on here? Hit a pothole. Silence... more silence.. even more silence... what the heck is going on? Can't see, its dark, no back light.. must wait until a red light. Red light comes, look down, its OFF. The thing turned itself off. I have a CD player that doesn't even skip when I hit a pothole, this thing turned itself OFF. That's it, its going back.That's pretty much a summary of what my 4 days were like with this thing. I can't help but wonder, who tested this thing? A chimp? Seriously, anyone listening to this thing for more than 5 minutes should wonder why there are frequent skips in the music and why their CDs aren't being read correctly, if at all. If this is one of the better CD-MP3 players on the market, I'd HATE to see what the rest of them are like. Maybe the MPD8505CP II will have better results.Pros: Light, cheap(er than other MP3 players on the market anyway, as far as flexibility is concerned), comes with car kit and headphones.Cons: Reads files multiple times when in subdirectories, no back light (can't see what you're doing in the dark), small and difficult to read display (even the Game Boy and TI calculators have switched from blue to black text), too many buttons that are difficult to figure out when driving, SKIPS CONSTANTLY AND RANDOMLY, very picky about which files it wants to read, long access and load times, doesn't remember settings (such as play mode) when powering off (unlike my CD player), impossible to use search feature (still can't figure it out, the manual makes it seem so simple, but its not).
This mouse has a nice shape and conveniently placed thumb button. The RF cordless ability is great (I hate mouse cords!). I drool at the possibility of a cordless, optical mouse. The wheel doesn't have as nice a feel (when rotating) as the MS mice, though.However, while I like the mouse hardware itself, the drivers for Windows 2000 are horrible. Using the wheel in Internet Explorer, for example, is an exercise in frustration---the drivers &quot;lose&quot; about 20% of the wheel movements, and tend to &quot;bunch&quot; the others together, resulting in halting, sporadic scrolling. The drivers also have a tough time deciding which window to send &quot;scroll&quot; commands to, often resulting in multiple windows scrolling at the same time. In Outlook, the mouse wheel will sometime refuse to work, depending on the type of message you're viewing. Moreover, the mouse wheel and the thumb button don't work *at all* if a console-mode window has the focus (developers beware).The wheel problems don't appear if I use the Microsoft standard mouse drivers. Also, I've experienced the same problems on *four* different machines with the same mouse, so I *know* it's a driver problem. I would be less upset if Logitech Technical Support would at least acknowledge my problem, but they've just brushed me off each of the five times I've contacted them.Using the standard Microsoft drivers is not not an option because then the thumb button would be useless.I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER LOGITECH MOUSE UNTIL THEY FIX THE DRIVERS!
i have just bought the cobra radar detector 9200 it work's great i can pickup the police/rescue/fire other stuff like right land close tunnel delay weather alert who need one should get one i hide it in my car i a switch to so i can turn it off save you from getting a ticket my friend has one cobra i works great !
PLUSes:Records and plays back with good sound quality for the price.Has fast/slow/repeat/skip play modes (but no pause).Has 3 "mailboxes" if you need to take messagesfor different people, personal vs. business, etc.;the caller can specify which "mailbox" (s)he wantsby pressing "*" then "2" or "3" for mailbox 2 or 3(otherwise by default it goes to mailbox 1),which you have to explain in your one greeting message,if you are going to use that feature.Can take "voice memos" using local microphone.Pretty simple to use.Resists "hacking" of only a 2-digit remote access codeby hanging up on caller after three wrong attempts.MINUSES:Long and slow voice menu confirmations slow down operationsand can't be skipped; a minor issue if you get fewmessages, but more problematic if you get many messages,especially when you are dialing in from elsewhereto retrieve messages. The "remote operation codes"are also all at least two keys (e.g. "#" then "4"to repeat a message). When you hang up after checkingmessages remotely, the unit doesn't seem to recognizethat you've hung up; it goes on playing its very longvoice menu instructions for another minute, and thusneither you nor anyone else can quickly call back.It tends to record excessive "busy tones" aftera caller has hung up (see important next point below).The worst problem is that when I call remotelyto listen to messages, it seems that the TAM-100"listens" to its own playing of those recorded extra"busy tones," concludes that *I* have hung up,and then hangs up on me! -- and what's worse,in this situation, many times it has also erasedmy *greeting*message* when it's done this!(certainly an engineering flaw there, I would say)Sometimes it has also responded to otherdigit tones recorded in the messages,as if I had pressed them myself;of course, these problems won't bother youif you primarily check your messages at home,rather than remotely by phone, but for those whoprimarily phone their machine to get messages,this tendency (especially when it hangs up on *you*from hearing other *recorded* hangups, and then alsomay delete your greeting message) could be annoying.SUMMARY:Now quite cheapGood for casual, home use.Has flaws if you dial in from elsewhere to get messages.
Four weeks ago I ordered this item. It still hasn't shipped. In the meantime, I've learned the joys of local radio stations, gotten to appreciate the genius of local advertising, heard crappy 80s music played in conjunction with classic oldies from the 60s and all announced by an over-caffeinated announcer. Maybe it'll never ship. But if it doesn't, I'll have STILL saved 7 or 8 bucks (what it would have cost more to order it from someone with the item in stock), since I ordered this, Steve Jobs has died, a new iPhone has come and probably already gone, and for all I know, my iPod is no longer supported by apple and may have an update that makes it incompatible with this Coby Car Transmitter with Digital Display and DC Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter. They say good things come to those who wait, which is why this item must be the best Amazon item EVER and gets five stars.
Great camera! Not too bulky, 10x zoom is awesome, and the 3" screen is bright and clear. Highly recommended.
This product made the camcorder I bought stop functioning. I returned it, but never heard anything back. No refund, no confirmation, no nothing.
For those who have teenagers you know the many school projects they have that require printing. I tried the re-fill stores. I paid half the price and got half the performance. On Amazon I found original ink cartridges at half the price and got the best performance. It was a win/win. Happy kids/saved money.
For the normal/long strap I prefer 1" Domke GRIPPER to Op/TECH Pro neoprene (see my review)- very simple construction, non-slip, breathable, lightweight and compact. Keep Pentax K-x with Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 put no matter what.Can be adjusted as a "pap-strap" for candids. Using with Canon 7D and 70-200mm F4 IS lens and every time I take it out, I am wondering how they made this little gem.Not sure what went wrong with the first reviewer. Adjust the length to fit your body type and enjoy the ride! Strongly recommend
good product great price, this item was at a great price and very good quality. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a skin for their controller.
I'VE HAD THIS CAMERA FOR 15 MONTHS NOW AND I HAVE NOT REGRETTED ONE SECOND WITH IT. I AM A WEEKEND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER AND PORTRAIT & LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER DURING THE WEEK, AND THE PICTURES AND COLOR RENDITION FROM THIS CAMERA ARE SECOND TO ONE. THE D200. THE D70S HAS A MUCH BETTER METERING SYSTEM THAN THE D80 OR D40. MY PARTNER SHOT THE D80 FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND AFTER EXTENSIVE PHOTOSHOP WORK FOR THE COLOR ISSUES HE TRADED DOWN FOR A D70S. AND JUST TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON THE D200, THE ONLY ADVANTAGE WITH THAT IS THE WHITE BALANCE. THE AUTO SETTING ON THE WHITE BALANCE D200 IS MUCH MORE ACCURATE THAN THE D70S' BUT I SHOOT IN RAW NEF SO FOR ME THATS NOT A PROBLEM. NOR SHOULD IT BE FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIAST BECAUSE THEY CAN MANUALLY SET IT ON THE D70S. FIVE STARS FROM ME. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER CAMERA UNTIL THE TRUE FULL FRAME NIKON COMES OUT...WHENEVER THAT IS.
This is the most nonfunctional piece of *&*&*(!. The plactic slides on the side panels broke several times. The top fan vent slides on and off too easily. The swinging door plastic pivots also broke. If you don't purchase an antec power supply you will have to purchase extensions for just about all your connectors. One of the two front panel usb ports broke. the space between the power supply, preinstalled fan in the bottom, and the hard drive rack is way to cramped for such a large case.This case is beautiful if you plan to never touch again after the original build.
if you love taking pictures and have a lot ofliberty" doing it, feel free to purchase this tripod, it's worth all the money (which, btw, was not much at all!)...
I purchased the HP Business Inkjet 2300 DTN Printer about 2 years ago. I have used it primarily for printing documents for my business. For an inkjet, this printer is very fast and surprisingly efficient on ink usage. With regard to reliability, I have not experienced any technical or mechanical problems in the time I've owned it. As such, this product not only met, but exceeded my expectations.
Software &amp; support 1 star, card 5 stars. I have two of these, and they work quite well with M$ generic drivers for Windows 2000 &amp; XP, and Linux Orinoco drivers.Netgear's own software is lousy on Windows- aside from the installer corrupting my registry once and putting a bunch of icons on my desktop, it doesn't add anything beyond Microsoft's. Their drivers don't even exist for Linux, but since they use a generic chipset, most distributions can support it. Their telephone support doesn't exist, and it is nearly impossible to find any helpful information on the MA311 on their website.Those negatives aside, the card works quite well, which is the most important issue for me. If you're technically competent and don't need any handholding, this isn't a bad card.
This mp3 player is packed with useful features, like voice recording, FM radio, lyrics display, ID3 tag support, multiple color LCD. It looks very sturdy and the sound quality is good. The only drawback is that the earphone cord is not too long as I think it should be in order to put the player in your pants' pockets.
This product came in on time all intact and it works fine. The only problem is that its to small for a 17". And when i plug it in and use it, it doesnt cool down my laptop at all. You can either return this product or take it apart and make a custom cooling pad.
Its great! I have 2 computer and i can network. I rate it 4/5.
On a "tight" budget for your home theater needs? That was me. I decided not to go above $1,500 between audio and video... well, that is a bit unrealistic if you also count cables and setup, but the Optoma EzPro 737 will get you one step closer to your goal. Here's why.It is by far the best bang for your buck, among the sub-$2,000 projectors. It boasts DLP technology for a crisp picture, with a very decent 1800:1 contrast ratio and 1,500 ANSI lumens which -along with the native XGA 1,024x768 resolution- make it a great solution for your projection home theater needs. If you are not extremely critical, you will even find that it performs very well even if the room where you project is bright (during the day), but I'd recommend making sure you have proper blinds or projection at night for best results. In any case, if you don't pick this projector, make sure you don't purchase anything that's under 1,500 lumens.Ah! Did I mention that it supports HDTV? That's what the XGA resolution is all about!Now, on to the hidden costs. Since you will be mounting on the ceiling (most likely), unless you are extremely handy, count on some $400-$700 in installation costs, which may only include labor for running cables to your receiver/box plus the actual upside-down-mounting to have it hang upside down, etc. As for your cables, depending on how far you need to run them, they may cost anywhere from $50 to $150 bucks (tip: get the 50 ft M1-A to RCA -component- extension cable from Dell for under $50!)All in all, this projector is the best thing I've found out there to meet all my video home theater needs: quality image and support for HDTV, plus it won't cost you an arm and a leg (compared to almost everything else out there these days). Just jump into it knowing that you will have to spend some $600 or more to get it set up for good.
Lenmar DLC4L Lithium-ion Digital Camera/Camcorder Battery Equivalent to the Canon NB-4L Battery.I ordered this battery so that I would always have a spare one.Always beware of the "best value" (buy together today). It is not always the best value. I was charged $34.99 for the battery and $10.95 for shipping for a total of $45.94. Then I found the same battery, available for $19.95 with free shipping for prime customers. Definitely learned a big lesson with this purchase.
This is just about perfect. I had been using the CoolPad, which I also like a lot, but this is better. My new laptop is too big for the CoolPad, so I went looking for a different stand. I bought 4-5. This is by far the best. It's the most attractive and it works the best. I thought I would miss the swivel feature of the CoolPad, but I actually like the stability of it NOT swivelling better. If I need to swivel it, it's easy to just pick it up and move it. It's a laptop! :-)It definitely keeps the laptop cooler and it raises the keyboard slightly which makes typing easier.I now own 2: home and office.It's light enough to pack in my suitcase or even my laptop case for travel. I use it in my suitcase to protect my dop kit, which I can no longer carry on because of the 3 oz limits on liquids.
It's a great mouse and ultra precise.Software - I recommend installing it for maximum use of the mouse and buttons.Size - smaller and sleeker than I was used to, but after a few days it was very comfy.
Maxell Rewritable DVD-RW disc's Very good quality, and affordable. I've used them before and glad I could find them on Amazon..thanks Amazon
The 4GB Microdrive Hardrive alone is worth around 400 bucks and YES you can use it in some digital camera or as an external drivejust check the web for hack and fix ( must be formated using win2000)
Not a lot can be said about a fan. Item arrived on time, and came as described. Perfect replacement for the what I had.
HP print cartridge arrived exactly as promised and works as it should. Item arrived quickly and was original HP product, not a knock off.
worthless junk - both before and after 'fully charging' [16 hours!] sound quality is terrible - overriding hiss and static on all 3 channels - plus controls are ridiculous - too tiny and flimsy to do anything while wearing them
I bought an Ipod from seller as a birthday gift for my sister. She called to let me know when she got it but also to tell me it did not work. It would not hold a charge after being fully charged and even with a new battery still would not load songs. Trust in a seller is the only way Amazon has been so successful. The seller knew the Ipod had problems yet sold it claiming it was in good condition. This is unfortunate, as I was never quite sold on dealing online with unknown people and unknown products and this experience proved there are still sellers taking advantage of online selling even if their item is merely broken junk!Very disappointed and shame on you seller.
It did the job the one time I used it, but there were some confusing instructions.
Easy set up. Runs very fast and has not dropped a connection since I set it up. Well worth the money paid for it.
I've had no problems with the drive. It is fast with USB 2.0. I've only had it connected to a single machine. I've used about 100GB of the capacity backing up my files. I've restored files from several directories and experienced no corruption.
I wanted to have a bigger Flash Card for my camers to be more indepentent of changing.This card work excelent with Canon and Panasonic cameras and I have got them for a good price.
I purchased this lens specifically for weddings, and for trips. I have NEVER had a better lens. Yes, it is pricy. But you always get what you pay for (that's my motto). Definitely not cheap. But I will not buy a non L IS lens so when it came to getting a new zoom, this one topped the charts in my book.The output is absolutely incredible. It comes with AF and MF. Yes, you can hear the IS a little bit when in use. My first one was rather loud and "scratchy" sounding, right out of the box, and I had to send it back for a new replacement, but once I received my second one, it has worked like a charm from day one. This lens has been around the world with me, and has never once faltered. The photos are crisp, clear, and quite simply, amazing. Outstanding in low light settings!This lens is quite heavy, and bulky in my opinion, however, coupled with my D40, it balances itself out because the body of the D40 is also on the heavier side. Be aware of arm fatigue with this one, however with much use, my muscles are now loving this lens, and I don't enjoy light "flimsy" cameras/lenses anymore, even on a temporary basis.If there was one thing that I had to complain about (only a nit pick) is the fact that it is white. VERY noticeable when shooting. People tend to stop and look when I use this lens (thinking I am paparazi perhaps?), because it just seems out of place and bulky. But once I used it, I knew the trade off of lens color vs output, was worth it 100 million percent.
I was very happy with the quick shipping and quality of the product. I would recommend it to anyone.
Bought this and several others to complete my telescope set. I have an omni XLT 127. They're very clear during day use but for star gazing they are average, but they are worth the price. But before buying any telescope equiptment I recommend doing a lots of research and get some hands on expierence and visit some observatory before buying, this is an expensive hobby,and you can discover that you wasted lots on money for nothing. ask yourself how often will you be using these things, lots of people buy things and after a few weeks they end up in the closet. Buy, theyr'e worth the bucks. That's my review.lattiketpatan
Works great. Bought it for PS3, works just as good as those $60 cables.
My only real complaint about this product is that the cord is VERY short. It is designed to be used in an armband holder, but doesn't say that anywhere in the product description that I can find. They try to make up for this by sending you a cord extender, but that has the wrong size male end plug, so then they send an adapter to get it back to the 3.5mm size. The problem there is that the female end on the adapter doesn't fit the male end of the extender correctly. It just didn't go together right, and who wants to go to all that trouble anyway?
The case is a very good case. Very well designed: Snug on the ipod, stylish, and solid. Excellent design w/o hinges to put the ipod in/take it out. Only problem is the belt clip; plastic hinges break easily. Corecases acknowledges the problem and will replace it for free. That is a company I would like to do business with.
I had been looking for an LCD monitor for a little while and this one was in my Gold Box. I have had 4 other NEC monitors (CRT) and had been very pleased with this brand.This one said it was white, but it is putty in color. Even better for me. The speakers are located at the bottom of the screen, good if you are looking for an LCD that does not take up a lot of room side to side. The speakers are tiny little ones, but work fine for normal use. I like that the headphone jack is right on the front of this monitor. No more digging to the back of my tower to plug in.As for the viewing, the colors pop, I can clearly see everything, and fonts are smoothed slightly. This one replaced my last CRT display. What a joy to look at LCD screens all day! You will notice right away that your eyes will not be so tired. The absence of the screen flicker alone is completely and totally worth switiching to an LCD.I would recommend this monitor for anyone thinking of purchasing a new LCD!
have 5 things connect to my tv and all works great,needed tech support to help me connect all five items.
Sony has scored a big hit with this boombox. Unless much of the useless and rather flimsy units that they produce, this boombox is unique in its sturdyness and sound quality. At first you will think that the unit is overpriced and underfeatured. Nevertheless, that is the key to its quality. Much of your money will go to an excellent amp section which is coupled with two 3.5&quot; woofers...whose bass is amazing. Amazing bass from 3.5&quot;? The woofers are coupled with a passive radiator or passive woofer which must be something like 5&quot; in the back. Wow, when you turn the unit, its sound clarity and impact hits you hard and fast. Perhaps is the size of the sound that comes from such a small unit or its sheer dynamism....I am not exaggerating, for I have a stereo system which is all tubed and my speakers alone can buy 35 of these Sony boxes. You ought to give this little dynamo a listen. I have heard and had some other boomboxes, which at the time I thought were excellent, but nothing hold a match to this boombox. Do not miss it.PAUL
This TV rocks. The color, the sound, the picture -- they all work so well together to provide owners with heightened TV viewing pleasure. And the price of the unit is hard to beat. Definitely a keeper.
The cables are good, sturdy and they pass light (ranges from 1300ft to 3 miles)They were shipped and got here quick. I would get them again.
I've owned this for >2 years now. Of late the receiver has started going into Amp Error mode and I believe this is because it is unable to deliver the high current the speakers demand for movie watching. One thing to note is I am using this in the 5.0 mode with no subwoofer and that may be one of the causes.Otherwise, the sound is very clean, setup is very easy and intuitive, connectivity is abundant, features are easy to access, display is easy to read from a distance too, remote is well designed and it just works. I have not been able to find anyone with similar issues to mine for this particular model, but a net search shows other Pioneer models with a similar problem.
This item was delivered super-fast. However, I was charged $8.02 cents for shipping. The cost of the actual item was $5.99 and weighs less than an ounce. I purchased this with other items. However, since the total cost of both items purchased hadn't equaled $25 dollars, I fell I got took. The other item purchased hasn't arrived but weighs 10x as much and has a shipping charge of only $2.98.I am however, at partial fault because I should have paid better attention to the final total. And since I opened the package prior the noticing the AMAZON sales slip, I am stuck with it. No disappointments save or the lesson learned and the retailer greed.The same item is available at any local store in my neighborhood sales for $9.99 after tax. My fault but I feel the retailer here should NOT charge nearly 2x the cost of the actual item. For this sole reason, I am unhappy with this retailer (based on shipping costs alone) and would recommend to all that is considering purchasing small items from this retailer, read the shipping cost VERY CAREFULLY.I am not out to discredit anyone or their business. However, I cannot help but to tell the truth of how I feel. I will purchase and recommend this store. Nevertheless, it will come with a warning :)
I am very pleased to be able to find this film for my little camera.The only thing I could not find was the expiration date. Is there one onthere anywhere. I could not locate it. Thanks
The adapter works great but I had to make a modification to keep the adapter inserted into the printer. It previously kept falling out because the diameter of the adapter end is smaller than the original adapter. So even though it says equivalent, I would say almost, but it's not quite the same as the original adapter.
This product lets you charge your Clie T-Series using only the USB interface. No more cradles or cumbersome charges to carry when traveling. A plus: mine came with a car adapter, not mentioned in the product description.
We hope we don't need to use it!
Very good image quality, better than my previous Samsung HD850 that stop working after a year. Lots features + USB connection. But the F-R speed is at 2X, I have this product for a few weeks now & still couldn't figure out how to get beyong the 2X speed. No ejection button on remote & No Optical audio out.I also bought a Sony NS75H for the primary theater system for 100+ bucks a week ago, and this Philips player is matching the image quality, and in some cases, I think this Philips perfromance is better than the Sony player. If it wasn't for the Optical Audio connection to my Bose Life-style theater system, I would buy another Philips unit instead of more expensive Sony Player.I set this Philips Player up with my Mini system by using a 22" 1080P Screpre LCD monitor & 2.1 Logitech computer speakers. Very happy with it.
Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black)I recently purchased Sennheiser's CX300 Earbuds. My son is really into computers and new innovative devices. He recommended that I do some investigation in sound isolation earbuds. After reading several reviews, I found the Sennheisers that I was interested in. After reading several reviews about the Senheisers, I decided this was the product that I wanted to buy. I am in the music education business, and I have had excellent success with Sennheiser products, so I thought why not give their earbuds a try. At this price, how could I go wrong?I am a real musical prude -- if it's not Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, (you get the picture), I probably won't listen to it more than once. I also workout in a gym where the latest pop music is constantly played. With my Sennheisers, I won't have to ever hear the words, "she moves her body like a cyclone, if you like it then you should have put a ring on it, and my all time favorite (just kidding) I kissed a girl -- I liked it." These earbuds isolate the sound so well, that I can play my music on my refurbished ipod nano at a reasonable volume level and block out 90% of the gym music. I really look forward to my workouts, and even more now that I can listen to my preferred classical music.This is an excellent product at an excellent price, and it does exactly what I need. I love my music and I love my new Sennheiser CX300 Earbuds!
This case failed in under four months of daily use. It turns out the case is the thinnest, crappiest, veneer of leather over cardboard. The belt loop ripped out of the back, ripping the cardboard. Nasty crummy construction and I can't even find the made in China tag.Very poor for a Canon accessory.Previously I have used the real leather Canon cases and they have lasted years of being on my belt every day.Some people complain about storage. What storage? What do you think you are going to need? I charged the battery and used the camera for weeks before the low battery warning, I took hundreds of shots. With a 4Gb card you can take pictures all day, even videos, and not run out of memory. You don't need to take anything with you so long as the battery is charged and you paid the few extra bucks for a decent sized memory card.
In my line of work, flash drives have become essential equipment for my computer bag. This product has worked without fail for some time. I am thinking about ordering a larger capacity one soon.
Assembly took about 20 minutes. Once set up in my attic, I auto tuned my tv's. I have three of them hooked up to this antenna with no amplifier. Runs are about 20 to 30 feet on each TV. Pictures are perfectly clear. I receive just over 100 channels but over half are in Spanish so I deleted those. Excellent Antenna. I'm saving over 75 dollars a month from my cable bill and I don't, repeat DON'T, miss my cable bill!
I have had this player for about a week now and I have to say that I am very impressed. It plays DVD-R disks that other players wouldn't even recognize. It also plays damaged sections of the disk without a skip or stutter. If you are looking for your first dvd player or an upgrade you can't go wrong with this JVC.
This product is no good. The metal that is used to manufacture this thing is of a poorer quality to the one I bought 3 years ago. The handles are soft and appear to be susceptible to breaking. I will not buy the product ever again.
My expectations were low as these are only $30 speakers and I was not looking for audiophile sound. I only use them to listen to podcasts and music in a small kitchen but even in this limited application I am disappointed.
If you want a basic DVD player, this Norcent is terrific, and you can't beat the price. The picture and sound are great, the player is easy to set up and use, and the remote works from across the room (unlike some remotes that come with certain more expensive brands...) The user guide isn't as helpful as it could be, but that's my only quibble. Highly recommended.
This is a great product, was a gift for my husband now he always knows where he is going and never needs to stop for directions against his will again.
Bought one of these for myself but passed it on to another Palm M100 buyer. The case opens only one way -- Palm on the right, slots for credit cards on the left. This makes the machine much bulkier to carry and, more importantly, awkward to use if you tend to approach the Palm from left as well as right.On the other hand, the new owner is absolutely thrilled with the quality of the leather and fascinated by the use of velcro to attach the Palm to the case. Moreover, she works her Palm on flat surfaces where the extra leather to the left is less bothersome than my approach of holding the Palm in mid-air. Conclusion? Try looking at this case open before you buy to be sure it suits your style.
For the experienced computer user this is a great machine. I can understand that it is not a tool for a novice but with a little study the programs are fairly easy to use. I had my m470n set up in less than an hour and had the media center humming in another hour. Everything works great and I'm genuinely impressed with what you get for the price.
will not hold bose souround spkrs, will not mount for key hole speakers, also i paid $11.99 for these on amazon, the saw them in wal-mart for $7.78 good for a cheap system, but if your speakers weigh more than 5 lbs. step up
My husband and I recently purchased new desktop computers. His computer unfortunately didn't come with a modem which we needed to use our dial-up internet connection. When we installed our Windows7 upgrade we were concerned about which modem to get since we found that not all of them were compatible. We researched and found that the TrendNet modem should work. I found the modem at Amazon for a very good price. It shipped fast, installed easily, and works just fine.
This laptop is nothing short of amazing. It does put off a little heat, however as a portable desktop replacement it is great.That being said, support is horrible. Two weeks in, my power supply went dead. HP sent another, but no call tag to send the old PS back. Spent hours on the phone with HP/Compaq in India and California. Result: they have charged me $178. For a part that lasted TWO WEEKS. I have the 3 year extended warranty, but it's no help. So, if you do buy this incredible machine, hope that nothing goes wrong with it.
Everthing complete in 1 box. Got a good deal( no shipping or handling charges). Quality is excellant
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Hey there Amazoners!Just a quick note about these headphones... if you love listening to music like I do and want to listen to it loud, don't buy these headphones! They have good base to them but even with my Zune plugged into it that usually pushes out good load sound with crappy headphones, these head phones did not. Hope this helped!
I bought this router mainly because of its extended signal range feature. I have a 1850sf single story house plus a seperated 250 sf entertainment room 5 feet away from the house. The signal strength is excellent in every corner of the house and in the outside entertainment room as well. We also have a mobile home as a guest house 100 feet away from the main house and I was wishing the signal strong enough to reach the mobile home so the internet can be avaiable to our guest. Guess what? After the setup, I went over one of the room in the mobile home and my laptop can detect the signal! It is not strong but at least there is no problem to go on the internet. I am very happy with this router.
Slim, nice looking, and -- apart from an obviously slow chip inside -- a great price. But there's a good reason not to take this DVD player like this home.With each passing week, it began to skip, pause, and fail to load ever more frequently. It tried to pass the buck with a 'bAd disc' error. But now I've had enough -- just in time for the limited 90-day warranty to expire.Some states (MA is one) have a longer Implied Warranty to prevent this kind of stuff, so if you're like me, it may be worth contacting Toshiba at customer_service@tacp.com or 866-583-7353.For the rest of you, do yourself a favor and buy something else.
I must admit that I haven't got that much new to add to the discussion about this lens. It's just great. Fast, cheap, flexible, sharp. It's got it all.I use it on a D200 and a F5, and it works as a charm on both. Focus is fast, silent and reliable.In short: a very good lens for just a few quid. Everyone should have one.
I own a JVC Camcorder and will never buy another one. It is less than two years old and every couple of months something else goes wrong with it. Right now it has the condensation error, please wait message. Not the only camcorder in the JVC line that gets this and even though more than 10 pages of search results come up on google JVC just says they won't do anything about the problem and your only choice is to take it to a 'service center.' I wouldn't mind if this was the only problem I ran into with the camera (BTW, I live in the very dry Denver and this problem popped up right after changing a tape in a very dry and very clean environment) but my JVC has seen problem after problem
I would recommend to buy it for people who are traveling and making pictures anywhere. It gives you opportunity to shoot everywhere. Very useful thing and doesn't cost that much.
Bought the unit at Amazon in Oct. 2003 for $70 (the asking price today is ridiculous). By early July 2004, it would not play--it stuck on &quot;Root&quot; on display panel. Called Phillips phone support three times and got three different suggestions--from Phillipines &quot;tech experts&quot;--on how to correct the problem. None worked, so paid the $29.99, plus $8 UPS shipping. I wasn't happy paying $38 for an exchange unit just eight months after purchase. Philips--perhaps to its credit--sent a model 624 instead of a 727. I gather the 624 is newer and may have been de-bugged of the 727's faults. We'll see.
This was an upgrade from an older camera. MUCH better! Not award winning video quality, but good for the money.The software lacks some nice features that the next logitech model up offers. And that is why I gave 4, not 5 stars. But I am very happy with it for how we are using it. Pretty smooth video makes for a much more enjoyable time talking to my parents online.Easy to set up. Quick if you follow the directions. Bag is nice to store and keep camera protected.I would consider this a good buy.
Finally a thumb drive that I won't have to worry about replacing for a long time. It has already been stepped on and dropped on hard surfaces a few times with no more than a scratch. The retractable USB attachment keeps it from getting bent like my other drives, and the sturdy steel case seems like it'll never break or come loose. The read/write speeds of this are also significantly faster than the other flash drives I've owned, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking at a large thumb drive as more of an investment than disposable storage.
The radio doesn't stay in tune, once you have it set it drifts after a minute or two. Spend the extra $ and get a digital.
After a few weeks of research, I decided to go with the S110 due to its compact size and the reputation of the Canon Elph series. I was not dissapointed. The S110 takes great photos in automatic and manual mode. The flash is quite impressive, this camera takes great pictures in low light conditions. What really impressed me was the video clip function. This camera takes great quick 10 second video clips which are especially useful for the web. If you have windowsXP, you don't even need to install the provided software. The windowsXP camera wizard works flawlessly with the S110.
I did not want to spend too much money on my first webcam as technology improves continuously and my needs/interests change rapidly.After much research I thought this webcam had the best price-quality balance. And I was right! It is small, easy to pack and the quality of picture is great. Much better than the expensive once friends & family have. I am very happy and pleased with it.The microphone works well and it has functioned on all programs and on all connections (messenger, aol, skype, pictures). I get great feedback from people who see me on the other side of the world. The cord is long so you can move it away from your computerscreen. The clip works well on my Toshiba.For this price, you cannot get a better webcam.
This little machine is amazing, sounds great, it can play MP3 as many as you can get on an 80min CD-R or CD-RW, I got about 170-190 more if all songs were encoded to MP3 at 128kbs. But the unit will play up to 999. You can patch it to your home stereo with a [$] patch cord from any electronics store that will patch to your RCA jacks on your stereo receiver and play your MP3 for 5 hours on one disk. Who needs a 300 cd player when you have this. You can get a car kit and play the MP3 through your car stereo. I now only take 4-5 cds with me in the car and I have my entire CD collection with me, how amazing is that. Plus, you can update the software to the player and you instantly have new features loaded. And getting the updated features on the player is simple. You can also play CD-R or CD-RW's with regular WAV files or play your regular cds. No skipping, I shook the unit and no skipping at all. The thing also spins up the song and once it has the song spun up the CD stops spinning to save on battery life, WOW!!! What else could you ask for, it even comes with software for you to burn mp3 and organize your music. Go, go now and buy this, you will not regret it!!!!
I've had my Invader speakers for a little over a year now and I absolutely love them. Unfortunately, I lost the AC Power Adapter and Audio Input Cable while moving into a new apartment. My first probelm was finding a phone number to call the manufacturer, instead I found an e-mail address. I got a response telling me which product #'s I needed to order as well as the order form. I sent it in and when I finally got the package in the mail it contained only the AC adapter, but it was for the wrong type of speakers. I found a phone number on the shipping package and told them they shipped me the wrong product. I asked to exchange the product and he said they don't sell those two products separately from the system and I would have to go to some other store and buy some generic product that's compatible with the speakers. The customer service was just horrible. The guy talked down to me and treated me like an idiot, then wondered why I was getting angry. After about 10 minutes he finally offered to refund my money. I am very disappointed with this whole expreience.
This mini mouse works great for on the go and for laptops. Home use is great too. Easy to control and maneuver with its size.
I just got it but it really is all I hoped it would be and then some. I was surprised to find that it also had a built in hip strap. It seems very well built with strong straps. I wouldn't call it a large bag, it definitely is more on the medium side but is just enough room for me. I am satisfied with my purchase.
If you really must have a removable media MP3 player, this one isn't it. If I could rate 0 stars, I would. Biggest problems are it has no display, it won't find songs in folder, since it won't find songs in a folder, it's limited to only a hundred or so selections (there is a hard limit on the number of files at "root" level, which I discovered upon trying to load up a 2Gig card and could only get about a half megs worth of stuff loaded before the card crapped out.I ended up replacing this POS with a "JukeM@n jWIN" for $15 and it's A LOT better. The jWIN allows for your MP3's to be in folders, so you can fully load the card with songs, on top of that it has a well lit display and good shuffle play, etc.
I've had my Zen Xtra for about 7 months now and have had almost no problems with it. I read the other reviews and I haven't had any of the same problems. I found both the player and the software easy to use. My favorite thing about my player is the EAX sound effects. You can listen to songs in fast forward or slow motion, without distorting the pitch. You can turn it on night mode which stops sudden increases in volume making it easier on your ears. The buttons and the scroller are at the sides of the player, so you avoid accedentally pressing buttons while the player is in your pocket, and it makes it much less awkward to use them. My only problem with it is the headphones, I couldn't get them to stay in my ears, so i just bought some different ones.
UPDATE: My phone froze writing to the card and I still haven't found a way to format it and I am trying with several devices. The fact of the matter is that its a pain to format the card and I'm taking away my recommendation because of it. END OF UPDATEDisclaimer: I have an HTC wizard phone with a cooked rom so there might be a software issue preventing phones running official roms to see this card. It is important to not that this card not SDHC so it can work on older phones like mine.In my case my phone recognized the card in all its 4GB glory. I inmediately began downloading podcasts to it and installing programs from it with no issue whatsoever. I've been using it for a week now and have had no issues.If you have a smartphone with a recent Windows Mobile 6 based rom then go for it.
very good speaker quality for the size, also extremely easy to use, just plug and play
I was having a lot of freeze ups on my computer and was told to start replacing a part at a time. Due to expense, I decided to replace the graphics card first.My computer is running more smoothly than it has in a very long time. No jumping, no freezing. I do believe that this has fixed my problem. I originally had 16mb of video memory, so this was quite a jump.I'm also very, very happy to say that installation was a breeze. I opened the case, used a screwdriver to remove the old card, plugged in the GeForce, put the screw back in and closed the case. Done. Software was almost as easy. (spent more time updating my old AGP drivers than the card's own drivers.Bottom line: Great card, easy installation. Not 128 mb, but it does just fine for me (not a real heavy game user).I also just had to mention that expected delivery was 9 days and I had it the very next day by noon! Was extremely happy about this.
This cable is used to connect my 1GB external drive to my DVR. It works perfectly.
this one has a poor print quality. their support are even worse. Be aware!!!!
This is a very good DVD player. But it has an additional feature which makes it very special: in addition to DVDs and regular CDs, it plays the new SACDs -- which are the finest sounding recordings currently available.When conventional CDs became available they displaced LPs in the marketplace because of their small size and the fact that their sound did not degrade with the ticks and pops that even the best-maintained LPs eventually acquire. But, despite these advantages -- as well as significant improvements in CD sound over time with technological advances such as oversampling -- many connoisseurs maintained that CDs never achieved the warmth and high-frequency sweetness characteristic of top-grade audiophile LPs. Now that has changed. Super Audio CDs are superior in sound to the finest audiophile-quality LPs I've ever heard. Furthermore, even conventional CDs played on a SACD player sound better than they do on typical CD players. In fact, the best conventional CDs in my collection equal audiophile-quality LPs in sound when played on a SACD player and the new SACDs sound even better. If you're going to buy a DVD player, why not get one like which also plays not only regular CDs but the new terrific-sounding SACDs -- especially, when the price is so reasonable?
i bought 2 of these cables to get my surround sound hooked up with all of my components and for a super cheap cable, these worked great
Several months ago I replaced a top-of-the-line 25-year-old Marantz tube amp (2265) with the Onkyo TX-8222. It lacks some of the features of the Marantz, including mid-range equalizer, lo and hi filters, monitor buttons, separate loudness and volume controls, extra phone-plug inputs, antenna meter (but includes the ubiquitous remote control--useful because of the indistinguishable controls on the amp, tho I'd swap the remote for LEDs); nevertheless, I'm happy with the purchase and don't regret passing up the hassle and prohibitive costs of sending the Marantz out for repair. The Onkyo tuner's sensitivity and selectivity (with single indoor wire) are no better but probably no worse than the tuners being made in the '70s. My latest need for a replacement came about because a solid-state Technics receiver literally fell apart on me just short of 30 years of service (the internals are all good--it's the springs and rubber pads that stop working, making it impossible to use the controls--no knobs), and I picked up the Onkyo TX-8522 this time if only to be able to tell the difference between the two Onkyos. It's not easy. They're the identical size (unfortunate--I would have preferred something along the lines of my Technics, which is half the size and weight, a far more convenient metal object to accommodate if your desk space is as cramped as mine), and the Onkyo 8522 is only a couple of pounds heavier than the 8222. (There's a lot of empty space inside both of these amps--to keep them cool and running for the next 50 years?)The 8522 has several added frills: the ability to "name" your FM stations, to bypass all effects during a recording, and to dim the display lights; and for audiophiles who plan to run a studio-full of equipment, the rear panel has an extra monitor out jack along with two additional sets of in-out jacks. Otherwise, I frankly hear no difference between the two Onkyos. If you're a V-8 guy (I'll admit all my cars have had 8 cylinders), go with the 8522 (or maybe you're driving some super-low efficiency speakers like the old AR3's that can justify the the extra energy consumption. Otherwise, the only meaningful difference is the number (222 vs. 522) and about fifty bucks--a dollar per watt. Since there's no longer a huge demand for "old-fashioned" stereo receivers (unbelievably, Sony sells them without a phono output), you may find some special deals if you're willing and able to hang around for a while. Some of the internet merchandisers, including Amazon, are prone to offer both models at a 50% discount from time to time (my 222 was under a hundred). Still, a receiver like this would have gone for $400-$500 thirty years ago, equivalent to a couple of grand in today's dollars.If you're converting vinyl and are tempted to drop the receiver in favor of a USB turntable with preamp, check out the reviews first. Even a non-audiophile magazine like Consumers Reports trashes all of the USB turntables. They may be out of favor in the age of "virtual reality," where sound has little to do with nature, but there's still a lot to be said on behalf of the old component stereos assembled piece by quality piece (if you've got a Shure VR-Type 2 or 3 cartridge, treat this endangered, irreplaceable species with lots of TLC--and pray that your kid isn't a "turntablist"--i.e. the "musician" who scratches records behind rap, uh, music).CAUTIONARY: The designers do the user no favor by combining the 2nd tape deck control and the monitor control into a single switch. It's very easy to activate the monitor setting inadvertently, resulting in a complete shut-down of the entire system. Best to avoid any use of that set of jacks and to check Tape 2 switch first before any further troubleshooting.A NOTE on ONKYO CUSTOMER SUPPORT (1-17-08): I misplaced the remote switch for the Onkyo, looked it up on their website, and ordered it. Onkyo charged me a marginal, wholesale price for the switch and shipped it out immediately---no shipping and handling charge, no sales tax, and practically overnight delivery. As good as Amazon Prime.
this is by far the beat mouse i have ever used for gaming. i bought it 2004 and im still using it in 2012 that's like 8 years so far lol!
I paid $134 for a battery tv that doesn't work with batteries. After only 2 short uses of about 10 minutes each, the battery pack stopped working. The tv works if I plug it into an electrical outlet, but since I bought it to use when we have a power failure, it's worthless to me. The batteries are good, but the tv doesn't work when I plug in the battery pack.
After shopping around, this seems to be the most affordable RAM per GB. I have purchased 2 of the two packs, and both arrived in good working order. I have been running them for a couple of weeks now, and all are stable. Note: I can't vouch for any overclocked performance, have only been running stock.
There is a proliferation of digital cameras in the industry. In my opinion, at the time of writing, they can be broadly categorized as1. super small size digital cameras with all point and shootcamera features plus some advance features, because of super small size they are exepensive in the $250+ range2. small size digital cameras for value buyers, these also have some advance features at times, $100-$2503. digital cameras that don't focus on size but have good features that are sometimes also found in digital SLRlike cameras, ranging from $180-$3004. digital SLRlike cameras like cannon S2 IS in $450+ range5. digital SLRs.. the most expensive and professional digital cameras, these start at $799+Panasonic DMC-LZ2 comes in category 3. This camera is an excellent value for money. I got mine for USD196 from circuit city.Following are the adv and disadv to consider:Adv-Great Price for the camera in this category.-6x zoom (this is the only small camera in its category with 6x zoom)-Image stabilization-Runs on two AA cells, you can use rechargeable NiMH cells, Oxyride or regular alkaline-Solid make and finish-Good speed and continuous mode shooting-Excellent color and quality of images-Good picturees in low light.-Direct video out(comes with cable) can be hooked to TV.DisAdv-Lacks 640x480 + video mode-Not a super compact camera for those looking to buy one-Some delay between pictures when flash is turned on-High Speed USB 2 would have been a nice feature-For those who care for viewfinder, this camera does not have a viewfinder, the lcd screen is your viewfinderOverall for the price and features it comes with, its a really good camera in its category.
I got these for my granddaughters' ipods--a good way to tell them apart. We jazzed them up a bit by putting sparkles on them with superglue. They love them
Basically, these are great headphones and I would definitely recommend them. The sound quality is up there with expensive earbuds and noise-isolating headphones, these just let some sound in from the outside (which is actually a reason I bought them, so I can hear if anyone is trying to talk to me). One thing you should know about before buying is the way you put the headphones on. It has 2 plastic pieces on the top metal part that you slide towards the middle to get the headphones to expand. It works fine, but sometimes hair can get caught in them, and it can be a little hard to give them to other people to have listen who don't understand how it works. Also, the cord is just fine for my mp3 player, but it is to short to extend to the back of my PC. One last thing, the bag it comes with is made of very nice leather, but it seems to be about a 1/4 of an inch too small for the headphones, doesn't really cause a problem though. Overall great headphones and I recommend buying them for anyone who wants over-the-ear headphones.
I love this headset, the most comfortable I had ever owned. I go for evening walks and enjoy my music wile i am walking, but after 6 months of casual careful use the connection began to breakdown at the base of the plug. I only get sound out of one side and it is intermittent. I do not want to risk another $60, too bad, I really liked this pair.
When we bought our house 5 1/2 years ago, this TV was one of our first purchases, and it's been a staple in our kitchen ever since. (We own an older model with a slightly different remote.) The 13&quot; inch screen is large enough for a great picture yet small enough to fit discreetly underneath our kitchen cabinets. We have the TV hooked up to basic cable, and we've always received excellent reception. Occasionally, the channels need to be reset (ie, after the power has gone out for some time), but this is an extremely simple process that is performed automatically with the push of a button and takes only 1-2 minutes to complete. The TV also has a Commercial Skip function which works like a timer--you can browse other channels during the commericials but are automatically returned to your original channel after a designated interval. We have absolutely no complaints about this product; highly recommended.
I really like all of the different choices for ear pieces. Sound is great , my only complaint is the wire that attaches to my ipod, it is very heavy.
You can get very close with the regular lens, but you can see the fibers in a fake flower with this one! With Macro (that little lock the lens slider on the side), or with out, these shots are close. Keep in mind, tripod is best. It takes the camera a little bit to focus, & can be tricky sometimes to get a clear shot. But when you do, WOW.As with many lenses, you can add other ones to this. So you can use your filters as well. I'm thinking about a ring flash, or the antenna one, to add another depth of close shots. I am getting additional macro lenes, so I can play around even more. Combined with this camera (see review), you get some outstanding close up shots. Just remember to turn off your wide angle setting or other tricks, when using the macro lens.
i love the sony headphones, they have high quality sound.. is a complete different way of music..
The Tamrac 5273 backpack is perfect for me. I am a novice photographer who carries his camera just about everywhere I go. I have had over the shoulder bags, but this is much better especially when shopping while on vacation. It's out of the way when in tight places and is not slipping off your shoulder. It is small and light but has plenty of space for all the accessories that I carry. It also holds them securely with the internal adjustable straps so your equipment is not rattling around and getting scratched.
We only have a cd player in both cars but have already started eliminating most cd's. Wasnt sure what to expect for something this inexpensive but I'm pleased to report this did the trick just fine! Plug it in, set the station and viola'...music from the mp3. We bought a cheapo mp3 player just for the car - holds a few thousand songs so even the longest trips don't require any hassle with cd's or repeat music...and best of all, don't need to sit at the mercy of what is on the local radio...which is sooo bad they should pay listeners. Very pleased! Great solution for a great price.
These speakers sound amazing! They slam the low bass and have crisp clear high's. They shipped quickly and they also look great!
Service plans are usually an impulse buy with high profit margins due to the very few claims they get. For most people, these plans are an often unnecessary expenditure.First off, before you buy a service plan, make sure you look at the terms of your credit card. Many cards offer 1 or more years of additional warranty coverage just for using their card. Often, these go into affect after the manufacturer's warranty ends.Taking a product with a standard 1 year warranty, you would have 2 years of total coverage if you purchased it using a credit card giving you an additional 1 year warranty, making a 2 year service plan completely unnecessary.Even without cc coverage, be sure to read the terms of this service plan first and decide if you'd ever use it. Note that the service plan starts at the date of purchase, so it will overlap your manufacturer's warranty. Unless the manufacturer is shady or might go under soon, you don't need additional coverage during that time.One other thing you should think about is that if you return this item, it will be very difficult if not impossible to get a refund on the service plan. You do have 30 days to purchase the service plan, so consider waiting until you're sure you want to keep the product before buying the plan.If you do purchase this plan, make sure you store the information somewhere safe so that if you ever do have a problem, you will be able to find what you need to get it taken care of.
I just mounted this camera and do not yet know about its durability over time, but will update this post if anything changes.The picture is more than adequate in daytime, but I do notice a slight flicker when I hit bumps (I can turn on the camera independently of just being in reverse with my Pioneer Nav unit). The flicker makes me wonder if it will last. It more than suits its purpose of a back-up camera. It is not meant to shoot movies or anything. My observations:I tried to test locations using a 13VDC transformer that works on pretty much everything else I have tried including Lowrance Marine Chart Plotters, but it did not power this camera and it only showed a white screen with lines on it. I almost wrote it off as defective, but tried battery power as a last resort. Worked fine... IDK why the transformer didnt work with it...Camera seems well built. I read a thread where a guy said he disassembled one of these and replaced the O-rings... I have no idea how he did that. This is like a solid machined piece of aluminum. I dont see any way to open it up. It seems like it should not leak though as there are no holes or visible screw heads.My mounting notes:I mounted it where the license plate light does aim pretty much at it, but it doesnt seem to affect it that much. If you can avoid this, it probably makes the night viewing better.Check behind your bumper before drilling. My spare is right behind my bumper. Even if it is not your spare, there is often wiring back there. Make sure you have adequate depth before you drill. 1.5" of so of this camera will be behind the bumper.If you want it to be flush mounted and aimed straight back, place both rings behind your bumper after passing the camera through the hole.If you need to angle the camera, place the smaller angled ring on the camera (flat side toward the camera, angled side toward the bumper) before passing it through the hole in your bumper and place the larger angled ring behind the bumper (angled side toward the bumper, flat side toward the nut). My mounting sticks out a quarter inch or so as I do have it on an angle to aim it at my trailer hitch. It would stick out an eighth or less if flush mounted with a straight back view.To get power to the light, most factory tow packages have both positive and negative wires at the trailier wiring plug. I tapped into these. They camera now turns on and off with my ignition.Anywhere the RCA connectors plug into each other, tape the connection with electrical tape. This helps seal out water and also prevents these from coming unplugged over time.The video wire from my NAV unit was pushed through the firewall by putting a small hole in an existing rubber boot. I put mine directly below the steering wheel through the boot. I put RTV black around it for good measure to seal out water (although it looked tightly sealed around the wire without it).I ran the video wire down the top of my truck frame with other wires. When it came close to the muffler, I ran it through/behind the heat shielding along with the factory wiring harness. I zip tied it in place about every 18".Avoid pinch points like leaf springs, shocks, or any moving parts. Only attach the video wire to fixed parts and route it around moving parts.The video cable will likely be too short. Use an RCA male to male adapter and add another wire if necessary. I did.If you need to find your reverse light wire to activate the camera, google it like I did. A simple search for "Tundra wiring diagram reverse wire backup camera" led me to a page that said it was the blue wire in the white 11 pin plug in the passenger side kick panel. I found it in 2 minutes with this info. I checked for my GF's 370Z and found the same info immediately... if you have to know, it is in the driver's side kick panel on her car. (I forget the plug and wire color)...I gave it 4 stars because:It comes with no instructions (not that you really need any though)It does flicker a little when I hit bumpsThe night vision is pretty lousy
buy this instead of the pricey ipod adaptors, does exactly the same thing. mini mic connector to your phone or ipod, you can also use for hands free use of your phone.
The headphones only cost me 8$ so I wasn't expecting much, but they really sound great (not as good as my in ear headphones though). These are great for when I work out because I sweat a lot, so having in ear headphones is kind of uncomfortable. Also the classic earbud never worked for me since they always seem to fall out of my ears; this over the ear design fixed that problem as well.In the end I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking for an inexpensive set of headphones for working out, or otherwise. The only downside is that they don't shield outside noise very well.
built 3 elecraft k-3 100 kit radio's on this. no problem's.the ground lead could be longer as noted earlier. but it work's.the color was great as most of elecraft kit parts are black mad it easy to see the parts.the only downside was the whit color. when i used a high intensity light to see some steps of the build the glare was a bit badbut got thru it.
I am an experienced photographer, having used my professional Canon SLR for years. The Lumix is my first foray into digital photography, its purchase a result of extensive research into the field. After several months of living with it, I can attest I hardly use my SLR anymore...I consider its main advantages to be:1. An excellent lens (depth of field, however, is a bit limited by the camera's top aperture value of 8; this limit is common to virtually all digital cameras which are not ultra expensive).2. Excellent photo quality.3. Available photo modes enable almost SLR like usage. For example, the camera has aperture/shutter priority modes, and manual exposure adjustments.4. While not as compact as other digital cameras, it is quite ergonomic, enabling a stable grip at long exposures. It is still feather light when compared to my SLR...5. Flash operation is not automatic. Unlike cheaper cameras, this one lets you be the judge on whether you want to use the flash or not. As someone who, under most circumstances, would prefer to use a flash only as a last resort, I value this a lot. Even if you're paranoid about forgetting it, you can always look at the screen and see whether the result is too dark; and besides, the camera does make its own recommendation.6. Like all digital cameras, the cost of taking photos is virtually zero, the results are available immediately, and editing the photos is extremely easy.Taking the camera everywhere I go has taught me of some of its disadvantages, too:1. It requires a large memory card in order to store a decent amount of high quality photos, which is an extra cost.2. The lack of a fully manual mode is something I miss from my SLR, especially for night time photography.3. When compared to my Canon, the camera takes too long to focus (although that's mostly an advantage of Canon SLRs rather than a disadvantage of the Lumix).4. When turned on, it takes a few seconds for the camera to "wakeup" before you can take photos. However, this "feature" is common to all digital cameras.5. Battery life can be a limit on long days of photography.6. The LCD screen is not perfect: It can often be quite useless in bright Australia; and given its size, it's quite hard to pass judgement on whether the photo is focused or whether it's blurry. Interestingly, the screen crops a bit off the edges of photos (you do get the cropped sections back when you download the photos).All in all, this camera will cost you significantly less than a professional digital camera, yet it would offer you 80% of the functionality a professional camera will give you, and much more than that in quality. And even if professional photography is the last thing on your mind, it is still very easy to take high quality photos with it - simply point and shoot...Highly recommended.
When my $100+ Kangaru external hard drive that I had for a year broke down, I was pissed off. I had to pay $100+ to retrieve some of the data. So, based on a CNET recommendation I bought this rugged drive in 2007. It still works in November 2010 (UPDATE: as well as in March 2012). I just saw it used on TV last week too. It's stylish, light and does the job. I've never had a problem when using it with my Lenovo laptop computer (Windows XP Pro). You can barely hear a sound from it too. You know it's on, but the very low buzz isn't annoying.
This is a good product for the price offered. Although many people don't use these types of headphones anymore, I believe this is a good choice for use at home. I tend to have problems with the earbuds being too big or constantly falling out, but these headphones are good to go when you hood them on your head!
It was by far the best price I found anywhere and it is an actual Lenovo battery not a knockoff. I purchased 2 batteries for less than the price of 1 and I could not be more pleased.
Even a person who is not very familiar with computers can install this. I just popped open the side of my computer, unplugged the old memory module and plugged this one in and WOW instant speed. My computer recognized new hardware and I was up and running in a couple of minutes.
My DVD's finally went over 250 in number. This easily holds them all with 3 shelves left for more. I think it will hold over 300 DVD's. The adjustable shelves allow a taller shelf for my old VHS and a shorter shelf for my CD's. The manual says to tie back the unit to a hook on the wall.(supplied) I extended the front screw in feet so it leans back against the wall. I will buy another one when my collection starts to really get outta control.
adjusting knob is slightly loose, need to turn slightly before the lens actually moves. Not sure whether my item is faulty, but still can be used.
These are excellent headphones, both in construction quality and sound quality. They are comfortable for long sessions, and the tonal quality and dynamic range are impressive. The earpieces set on the ear, not around them, but are very comfortable. The noise-cancelling feature works very well; those listening on internet chat say the sound quality is excellent, with no static or stray noises.My first pair had a defective microphone, Amazon replaced it within two days with a fine working replacement.The microphone is not powered and my Intel Mac requires a powered microphone in the Mic Input jackslot. I had to acquire a USB adaptor, but then it worked perfectly. These do not come with a USB plug, only mini-jacks.All in all I am very satisfied with these and would highly recommend them.
So everyone knows that gadgets usually last about 4-5 years until they really start to "act up" and basically fail. Fun fact: Netgear charges you $35 to call them for help after their bogus 90 day warranty. I've never heard of anyone having problems besides hook up with the netgear products until they are a few years old. So basically: NETGEAR DOESN'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS AND THEY WANT TO RIP YOU OFF SO DON'T BUY IT UNLESS YOU KNOW HOW TO FIX THESE THINGS AFTER YOUR 90 "WARRANTY" HAS EXPIRED!!!!!
Don't buy Linksys products! I'm an average savvy home computer user. This is my third router set up. I struggled 3 hours following the Linksys inaccurate directions exactly. I gave up. I went to Walmart and purchased a Netgear router. In 30 minutes I had the system setup and encrypted.
Why pay more when this works fine? Just buy this and you are fine.
I now own 4 "L" lenses (see below). This 16-35mm f/2.8L is perhaps the most versatile for my needs. I often shoot interiors and landscapes at the wider ranges and the overall quality is excellent. The build quality of this lens is superb (as it should be). The lens is fast, quiet, focuses quickly, and I have no complaints. - When I'm shooting indoors where there are lots of people, this is the lens I use.Canon Digital EOS 40DCanon EF 50mm f/1.2L USMCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USMCanon EF 1.4X II Extender
The TV is fine. Good Picture and Sound. Not cheap to fix. Lines are in TV after second year with repair cost over $1000.00. I'll live with lines in the TV.
I returned a Sunpak Pro 724 carbon fiber monopod just because I could find better deals like this one. Plus, this is shorter when retracted and is nearly as light. So far, no problems -- this seems like a sturdy, portable monopod for a bargain price.
Great camera for the money. My old camera always took blurry pictures. The IS feature works well.
I have been waiting for this burner to drop in price, because after exhaustive research, I felt confident it was the best choice. I have not been disappointed. Installation was a snap, and it instantly began its efficient work. (Be sure to check Plextor's website for firmware upgrades).I did not use the packaged software, since I have heard of problems with Roxio. Instead I bought Nero6 Ultra Edition (be sure to download Nero updates from their site) and everything purrs. (Nero has a trial version on their website if you want to try before you buy).Anyway, I replaced my Dell CD-RW with this burner (this went into my Dell Inspiron 8100 Desktop: 1.6 GHZ; 30MB HD; 364 RAM). The RAM is a little low for burning DVDs....I found this out after producing a couple of coasters. But as long as I close all programs operating in the background and run at around 90% efficiency, everything works fine.I have found the Memorex 4x DVD+R media to work very well. I don't know why many people criticize this brand. The only two coasters produced were the fault of my system's memory not the disks.Final verdict...great burner...operation is fast and efficient. Highly recommended!
I liked this product. The color is solid red and the thing is lightweight. It's easy to grab ahold of when reaching into the back seat from the front. Might not be a good choice if you are cramming it into a back pack as it's not hardsided.
This range expander works very well once you get it set up. It took us a while to get it set up and the biggest problem we have is securing the connection. Apparently this is a problem with the extenders.
I ordered this product used a few weeks ago. It literally took me seconds to hook up my computers! It works great too... up until now the biggest problem we've had is that someone accidentally unplugged it and we couldn't figure out why we went offline all of a sudden! This product more than met my expectations and was a great buy for $20!
Very well made notebook. Very business. I do not own a business nor do I use my notebook for one so the lack of media buttons/switches is a small misconvenience but all around everything I'd NEED for a business notebook.
the sony dscs50 cybershot digital camera is a much improved design on the mavica series, while giving high resolution and delivering a compact stylish case. the resoulution is good for web pages, home photos transfer, and comes with good editing resources. The other advantage is the easy storage on the memory stick and of course the adaptors make it easy to insert as a floppy into your pc. to summarise the advantages are:1. good resolution 2. easy to carry 3. easy storage 4. no complicated software 5. easy to transfer onto the pcThe disadvantages are:1. The resolution is not as good as the 3+ mega pixel cameras available today. 2. THe price is not competitive enoughi would reccomend this camera to anyone who's starting out with digital cameras and wants a easy to use,stylish, camera which yields above average resoultion pics by digital camera standards. This concludes my review
When I bought this memory stick, I thought I was going to have issues with it fitting into my computer...but there were no problems...quick shipment too.
This is by far the best MP3 player on the market. After reading many reviews of assorted MP3 players, I bought the Cowon D2 and am sure glad I did. The ease of use is great while working out, downloading music, and sorting music. I would definitely buy this again.
I've had this printer for about a year and bought it mainly because of price and needed a printer/scanner/copier. So far, I haven't had any problems with it and didn't have a problem setting it up.I also checked to see what the replacement ink cartridges would cost compared to other printers on the market and this wasn't too bad. No paper jams or problems with software or printing; however, this is used only occasionally for our home office so I don't know how it would function under heavy use. I've used good quality 24# paper and junk paper - both with no problems.I've been happy with the color quality, but then I'm not an expert on determining such things - I just know I've been satisfied with it. The photos look good to me, but I always use good quality, shiny photo paper.My only complaint is that I find it somewhat difficult to get to the ink cartridges to replace them. They're buried in the bowels of the machine and can be difficult to get to and somewhat difficult to determine if you've got them snapped in place properly. The design could have been better. For that reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
Bought from Amazon and transaction was completed promptly online, TV arrived early and the delivery service removed item from box for inspection and to be plugged in before I signed. Great TV, dvds look incredible and hd content over the air and my xbox360 are simply stunning to behold. Extremely satisfied with everything, only advice is to watch the prices, I purchased the TV for 1200$ and two days later it is almost 1400$. All in all TV is a great value.
WOW! SD just keeps getting better. I heard the capacity will be 1GB this year and it works in everything from my Palm to my HP printer to my Panasonic camera! And the SDIO stuff they were showing at CES was cool!
i must comment on amazon they stocked this tv. shipped it to me in less than a week. shipping company wouldnt carry it upstairs aawwwww too heavy for them whatever. me and my small wife managed to cary it upstairs without even breaking a sweat.the tv however is awsome.in hdtv mode and dvd and ps3 mode it is breathtakingly beautifull. regular tv thru satalite is ok but not near as good as hdtv signals. so hdtv is probably a must. i currently am using a antenna and picking up about 20 hdtv channels free. there all good.one other thing i noticed is the tv defaults to dynamic color mode. i found this mode looked distorted to me. switched it to movie mode and im in love with the picture quality. so play with your settings and get this tv a good clean signal and be amazed at the picture.
If you've been using a super 8 projector without a DLD/DFZ Lamp installed, or even with a burnt out bulb, you're not getting the most out of your films. This lamp has changed family screening time from a noisy, frustrating chore to a magical time of viewing motion pictures. Thanks, Mr. Edison!
I have a lot of USB drives, this is my first 2GB model however. I have not experianced failed parts problems as listed by some other reviewers. On the contrary I found the drive quite sturdy and rugged with its SS case. Performance to date is excellent. I have not had it very long so I dont know how long term durability and performance will be. I have an older Lexer drive which is all plastic, it has worked well not failed, but seems to be of lesser quality and speed than this drive. Only complaint (minor) the polished stainless finger prints easly. Lexar does include a polishing cloth with the drive so it's not a big deal.
Great Idea, but bad follow through. I just purchased the Slingbox Pro only to learn that 6 monhs ago Slingbox altered its software to prevent the owner user from being able to record. This is a huge drawback as I was hoping to replace my tivo with the device by having my favorite tv shows streamed to my computer and downloaded for later viewing. Can't do that Anymore! You can only stream the content from one location to the other for immediate viewing. If you are streaming content from London to view in California, I am afraid the time delay makes this product useless. One other drawback is that if your tv or dvd recorder is located a fair distance from your wireless network, you will also need to purchase a wireless bridge which will set you back about $90. Overall this was a bad purchase.
I'm completely satisfied with the purchase but I have a small problem to solve and couldn't do it with your associated merchant. I'm fed up trying to explain this case so could you please direct me to somebody that REALLY listen.
First of all, I have to say that this Intuos is the first tablet I have ever used, and I am already loving it just after the first hour or so of usage.I learned Photoshop the old fashioned way (with mouse and keyboard), and the thought of switching to a tablet never actually crossed my mind until I started doing vector images in Illustrator (and digital paintings in photoshop). The mouse is great for image adjustments and casual modifications in Photoshop, but when it comes to making vector images (which involves a lot of tracing) and digital painting, the mouse just can't provide the level of smoothness and gradiation the tablet offers.I did quite a few vector images with a mouse before, but I have to say that the experience was painful at best. It usually takes somewhere around 20 or so hours to finish a character vector (w/level 15 posterizaition), but with the Wacom tablet, I was able to do finish 1/4 of the same project in little under 25 minutes, with MUCH better results.The biggest concern I had (aside from the price of the tablet) was the fear that a tablet may be difficult to adjust to. However, to those with the same fear, DO NOT WORRY! Not only does the Wacom come with tons of tutorials to help you adjust, it is also one of the easiest things to adjust to. It literally took me 15 minutes from never-used-a-tablet-before to this-is-the-easiest-thing-to-use. The tutorial included in the owner's manual (the one that trains your hand-eye coordination my making you draw dots, X's and circles) is perhaps the most helpful of the tutorials...definitely try that one out, you'll be greatly rewarded.The navigation may seem strange at first, since unlike using a mouse, where you move the mouse relative to the cursor on screen, wacom works in such a way that the cursor actually moves relative to the whole screen. It takes a while to adjust to, but after you do, you'll be amazed at just how easy it is to navigate with a tablet. However, if you absolutely have to have the cursor-relative way of navigation, Wacom does offer the Mouse Mapping Mode in the control panel, so it's really up to you. Oh and one more thing, the tablet's default settings are a bit too sensitive for me, so I suggest altering the Firmness and Clicking Threshold to fit your needs.I have to say that I have never tried other tablets before, nor have I tried other Wacom tablets such as the Bamboo or the Graphite, so my review is solely based on my personal experience with the Intuos3 4x6, and if you have any questions regarding my review, please don't hesitate to contact me.Final Verdict:If you are serious about productivity and efficiency, then this tablet is for you. Since I have never tried other tablets before, all I can say is that this tablet works great, it is intuitive, easy and fun to use!
I bought a TWIN pack of CTA batteries, with wall and car-chargers included.This batteries worked well for 2-3 months after purchase. Then it started to lose charge far faster than before, and to the point that now I can only take 20-30 shots with them before having to recharge. That is Absurd!!!The original branded battery that came with the camera is still good for 120-150 shots, but not these El-Cheapo brands that come with a 3-year Warranty.Another problem I have with one of batteries, is that if expanded in it's shell, such that taking it out of the Camera requires prying it with a knife or something that can nudge it up before you can remove it. Imagine having to do this when you're in a hurry, or when it's cold out.In a nutshell, they're wasted a lot of my time because I wanted to go cheap and I got what I paid for!!!I'll be looking for my receipts soon to return them for a warranty credit.
I bought my Laptop online privately. After some googling and learning (my last computer was desktop with Win 2k pro), I learned about the need for cooling fans. The Toshiba Web Site sold this for more than I wanted to spend.I read the reviews on the noise, so I was prepared. This was sold as a new unit, but was actually OEM (another private sale). The price on Amazon has not changed. I've had this unit for since Feb 2008.I've never had to take the unit apart. There is some dust on the fan blades, which can be cleaned with old toothbrush and used dryer sheets (see below). However, this chill mat is best for laptops where the cooling vent is on the side (which is why it was a preferable product for Toshiba's).My Laptop is 14-15". There is some overlap, but it sits nicely centered on the Mat. The USB plug ins are nice, since I use a USB mouse since my hands can't take manual scrolling. Because it was OEM, there were some issues with the power cord, which is what I use instead of USB power. However, this did not affect performance.You definitely need a chill mat for any Laptop. Not sure why all the complaints, because my unit still functions, and keeps the computer cool. At the lower price, its a bargain. If your laptop is larger than 14-15", then I would make another choice. Also, I've heard problems with Dell LapTops, because the cooling vent is on the bottom. This can cause problems with Dust.Proper Maintenance: Use some used dryer sheets (non-fragrance), for dusting. Turn the laptop off, and the fan off. Dust the bottom of the Laptop with sheets, get into areas where dust is accumulating. Remove Battery, press several times on power button, and replace battery. Dust off the Targus Mat, try to get as much off the blades as possible (old toothbrush is good). Replace battery, place back on Chill Mat, and power Computer up. Occasionally, take Laptop in to have dust removed (I'm not good at taking Laptops apart). I haven't had to have mine professionally done yet, but its on my todo list.
The first thing I noticed when trying this product is that it clearly states it will not work with surge protectors or extension cords. For those with multiple wall outlets, this should not be too big of a problem if not for the following.1. Giant sized item with large rounded top means once you plug this into the wall, the 2nd outlet is BLOCKED. 1 outlet per unit, and you can not plug in anything else.2. Worked great for a laptop PC I used for testing. Absolutely will not work at all for my Playstation 2 (the reason I bought it)- I tested PS2 directly into the router and it worked fine. It simply gets no connection when trying it through bridge3. Since this was not plug and play for the PS2, and due to the giant size hogging up wall plug real estate and effectively blocking any other use of the wall plug, I can not recommend this item to PS2 users.
I bought the ipod a few months back~~and while I do like to think that I tech-savy, I struggled with this! The non-existent directions that came with it were of no help, but I have enough friends that have them, that they were able to walk me thru it.Very lightweight...nice sound....just wish there were better directions with it.
This product met my expectations. Was a good replacement for our lost Lens cap. It is a perfect fit. Worth the money spent.
I bought the Philips FWD798 for my bedroom and I loved it at first. The sound is excellent and the dvd play back is also very good. But I didn't even have it for a week before I returned it to Amazon. One thing I didnt like is that when I am listening to a song and if I want to start it from the beggining again, when I press the "back" button on the remote it doesn't start from the beggining of the song but rather skips back to the previous track. That gets anoying very quickly. Another thing I didnt like was the excess amount of speaker noise that was coming from the center sound speaker. And other thing that got me upset about this system is that when it was off or "system stand-by" it would make a soft fast pace ticking noise. Now according to Philips that wasn't normal and they wanted me to send it in for repairs, but I said the heck with that, I just want my money back. But I do have to say is that the sound sure was great and it has tremendous bass. Who know's, maybe the one I had was just plain bad to begin with.
Very nice case! You can tell this is a great product when you see the heavy stitching on the case.
12x zoom, swivel screen, 6mp, limitless high-quality video, numerous filters, adapter lens compatible, fast startup and response times, panorama mode, AA batteries, SD memory. I LOVE THIS CAMERA. It was my upgrade from a 4mp a80, also a great little camera.The S3IS isn't bulky like a big SLR and is a great all around camera with ridiculously good battery life. On safari, I shot 300+ photos a day along with 10-20 minutes of video and the fully charged batteries lasted usually 2 days. Try that with another camera.And before I forget, it takes great pictures, like all Canons.You can't go wrong with the S3. I'm ditching my camcorder, now, too -- who needs it anymore.
I ordered this item with the shipping time between may 5 -8. Om may 8th I was told that it was out of stock. I had already thrown out my old TV and took a day off from work, then that afternoon I receive the e-mail. I went back to my open orders to leave feedback and get refund and it was magically gone. I hope I get my refund. Do NOT TRUST ELECTRONIC EXPESS BUY FROM ANY ONE ELSE.VERY UNHAPPY IN NEW YORK(JANICE) Product Sylvania LD 200SL8 20" LCD TV WITH BUILT IN dvd player, it might have been a good product but I will never know
Bought the Garmin Nuvi 250 for my out of town trips, it was on sale and about $130 cheaper than the Nuvi 350 so I decided to give it a try. It seemed to work fine right out of the package but included very few accessories. I was eager to try it out on one of my trips and I was surprised at how well it worked! The voice navigation was spot-on at turns and informed me well ahead of time of the next turn or exit I should take. The volume and brightness was excellent and provided no problems. I was worried about the re-routing calulation times as I tend to miss a lot of turns. And miss a lot of turns I did (I was sleepy), but the re-calculation times were almost instantaneous and put me back on the right track very quickly. I usually get nervous when I have to drive long distances but with my Nuvi, I can drive anywhere without worrying about getting lost!Pros: Good sound/brightness levels. Very efficient for the price. Extremely easy to use and mount on windshield. Small, able to fit into jean pockets easily. Can be used while walking or biking.Cons: Not as much features as the Nuvi 3xx series. Comes with little accessories (dash and windshield mounts, and car lighter recharger).Conclusion: I have been deciding between the 250 and the 350 for a while and researched the prices at various locations. Most stores had the 250 at around $450 (Canadian) and the 350 for $500. If this is so, then go for the 350 since it's only $50 more but you get a lot more features and accessories. However, I found it on sale at my local bestbuy for $370 (version 8). I think this is an extremely good deal considering that the 250 only has a few less functions (like mp3 player) than the 350 but at a much reduced cost. If on sale, I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good navigator, otherwise get the 350.
I just got my McKlein laptop bag (in Aqua) and I couldn't be more thrilled. It is exactly as pictured, except more feminine and...so ladylike! The leather is high quality, (what some might consider stiff). It's like a fine gentleman's wallet. Everyone that sees it wants one, too. The bag can be easily removed by popping off the four clips. The extended handle doesn't feel really heavy duty, but I will report back on that after a few months of use. The only downside I see is that with my laptop, chargers, life scribe notebook and such inside, I was only able to fit one large file folder in the bag. So.... I've got a solution... Although I would prefer a smaller version,...Have decided to order the McKlein (non wheeled) bag in matching color and use it as a "purse" and extra files carrier. Wish, actually, that McKlein would recognize the market for high quality matching handbags!
My husband has been downloading music for some time now, without anything to play it on. He wanted lots of space and I didn't want to spend lots of money. I purchased the RCA Lyra 5 GB Micro Jukebox this past Christmas and both of us are very happy; he with the gift, me with the price. The only negative thing I have heard him say is that the battery runs low too quickly. (I have an IPod and find that to be the case also so I don't think it is the Lyra)Although the original product had to be returned due to a defect, the replacement product has no problems at all.
I use these in my dvd video recorder and unlike other brandsthese seem to get unbalanced at times and make some noiseand Ive had a couple of errors in recording that I havent had withother ones, what makes these great is the price.
This thing is super powerful and sounds good. Well thought out strait forward design. A good choice for pubs and coffee shops. Probably good for homes too. Installed over 20 of these. Never a problem. Made in Canada.
It's perfect for all my ideas, like medical record, learn a foreign language or sing and see what's wrong. I love it! Very recommended!
I simply NEVER write reviews, but I want to say that I started out a little concerned, the manual said 2.5 hours per charge..OH NO, I need this for a 5 hour cross country flight...WELL, it turns out the 2.5 hours is when spining the DVD motor, I ran my IPOD videos for almost 6 HOURS straight on one charge...SWEET!!Also, this plays DIVX, which was just the icing on the cake, I love it!The only concern I have is the self contained battery, but at this price who cares.
Bought 3 of these laptops. This review is for all 3. Very good laptop. But you would not expect less from Apple. Packaged in a very nice black box. Very small and light. Although very thin its keys are made from solid material and one will enjoy using them. Many people maybe not accustomed to Apple's operating system but its more reliable than Microsoft's. Also fancy gui. When you switch it on for the first time you have to complete a series of forms and settings so that it can adjust everything automatically. It found my wireless network without trouble and logged into the internet.It only has one usb. 2 would have been nice. But the real disapointment is that does not have an optical drive. One has to get an external one.Except only 1 usb and no dvd writer I do not think that there are bad things about this laptop. It is very recommended for those that travel a lot and do not want too much power out of the laptop.
This stylus works very well and comes in very handy. It saves me from making errors with my fingers. This is a helpful product.
This is a must for saving files and/or a backup of important files. Works perfect on my sony laptop, the usb has plenty of power, other reviews are mac users that do not have enough usb power.
Worked out great, very happy with this item. My camera and video camera both fit in the bag very well. Very good bag , had looked at stores and here couldent find anything.
I purchased a Sony DSC-N1 in early December. As it is a new camera, spare battery had to be ordered from Sony. The camera did great at Christmas as it has an F 2.8 zoom lens, has a 3 inch Touch Screen / LCD and is very compact. I decided to leave the big Nikons and Canon SLRs at home for our January Cruise to Cozumel. The Sony was excellent. My wife was shocked when I put the Sony in it's waterproof Dive enclosure when I went Scuba Diving off Key West. The camera worked flawlessly at 47 ft depth. Following the dives, I took photos on surface and in town with the waterproof housing still attached. All came out fine. In total, we took 963 photos on vacation. It was useful to have a portable computer along. I dumped the accessory 1 Gig memory stick daily. BE SURE TO Follow instructions when transferring images from camera to Computer. I failed to turn the camera off before connecting to USB port and lost my photos for that day. Returning home, my wife had a knee replacement, and the trusty Sony has been there pre-op, post-op in recovery, etc, recording her daily progress including photos of her xrays, and macro shots of her sutures. In summation an excellent carry camera, with great flexibility, and well designed controls.
I Just received the Velbon Ultra Maxi F from Amazon for $112.99 with shipping included. I bought this for use with my Casio EX-750 Exilim Digital Camera. This tripod should work well with any smaller camera but is too small for a larger SLR.Pros:Construction and materials look first class. On first use, I'm impressed with the sturdiesness of the tripod. It appears that you could use this tripod on uneven ground by adjusting the legs. Movement with the panhead seem smooth. I love the 60" height(no bending over!!). Quick release seems to work well. Nice rubber feet won't let is slide on smooth surfaces. It goes down to 6.5" so it can be used in Macro mode if the situation calls for it. It seem well designed, compact and it comes with a bare bones nylon carrying bag/w strap.Cons;No level. I think that setting the tripod up takes a fair amount of time relatively speaking (30 sec. or so). I'm just getting use to the pod so I may get better as time goes by. Compact, but you won't get away with just trying to fasten the carrying bag to your belt. Think of a slightly longer and larger foldup umberella. I would have like to have seen a better carrying case. (more of a custom fit)I will say that the first useage and impression is very good.Specs.Velbon Ultra MAXiF Panhead Tripod5 Leg Sections with no cross conects60" Max. Ht.6.5" Min. Ht.14" Folded Lenght2.1 lbs. Weight5 lbs. Load CapacityHarold Rex
This is the best outdoor antenna I have ever had! It picks up a total of 30 stations, which is 14 more than the last antenna. You have to get the angle of the antenna just right for more stations. We originally had it facing North East and got 18 channels with some of them weak. When we adjusted it to South East, the strength was excellent, and we picked up a total of 30 channels including 7 from Detroit Michigan, and I'm all the way in Cleveland Ohio.
I only needed around 350 feet of cable - was happy to find the 500 ft box. Didn't feel like purchasing (and then having to store/sell) the 1000ft roll. Fairly easy to feed with minimal kinking. My longest run of ~275 ft tested perfectly first try.
My old M515 froze up on me and would not work anymore.I emailed Palm about it and they sent me a four page letter on how to fix the problem the very next day.It did not help.I called Palm and they said the even though it was out of warrentthey would take it back a fix it.Within one week I received a new m515.That is good customer service.
I had trouble finding a longer digital coaxial, until I stumbled across this. Very good quality, exactly what I was looking for to hook my computer up to my A/V receiver.
I remember in high school, Rockford Fosgate amps and subs were the bomb. Well nothing has changed and I'm 34 years old!. This amp has not disappointed me one bit. If it says 800 watts, it is at least 800 watts...and more. They send a spec sheet that tells you what your individual amp has produced as far as power. As everyone knows though, there is quantity and there is quality. This amp and Fosgate products deliver both. This was the last piece to my system, replacing a older Kenwood amp. I have it running the 5x7 deck speakers and components. It is clear, solid and loud. I am only running the amp at 4 ohms. It still has more sound, it is just loud enough for me. My entire system is now Fosgate and I couldn't be happier. Buy Rockford Fosgate! Even with the low end or entry level stuff, you cant go wrong.
If you want to use this for your NOTEBOOK? please make sure to purchase the 2.5mm female to 3.5 male adapter!!!I didn't really pay my attention it is 2.5mm.Quality? not too bad!
When i first got this drive I was really happy about using it. I actually used it as an extended storage unit for my xbox for 2 years. Now after removing it and reformatting it to mac os journaled it has trouble being plugged into computers. If i plug it in a usb slot it will register and then eject itself if tampered with or even if not tampered with. I'm frustrated and will most likely throw it away :( Such a waste. It was amazingly fast when it worked though!
THE HARD DRIVE WAS DOA ON ARRIVAL, BUT I WILL CONTINUE TO DO BUSINESS WILL THIS COMPANY AS SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WITH ELECTRONICS. NOT A BIG DEAL. THANK YOU
I bought this only a few weeks ago & it's been a wonderful camera. I've used it to capture all sorts of life's moments, mainly our cats being crazy. I've also used it to capture digital images. I've not spent a whole lot of time using the camera, but enough to know how to use it fairly well. I'll start with the digital images 1st, and then move onto video.The Digital Pictures:The camera does not include a SD card so I had to purchase one separately, which is definitely a bummer. Luckily I was able to get a small 16mb Panasonic SD card off an auction site for $8 after shipping. I have no plans to capture a ton of pictures so 16mb was fine. I took about 18 pictures after I finally got the SD card in the mail & the pictures looked fantastic... At least on the camera they looked good. I never messed with changing the quality around so the settings were default on the camcorder.When I finally got the free USB cable in the mail & hooked my camera up to my pc I was pleased with how easy it was for Windows (2000 Pro. in my case) to recognize the camera. Immediately it installed without me having to do anything extra & it added a new drive letter in my computer where I was easily able to copy the images or move them to my pc. When I started opening the images with ACDSee & Adobe Photoshop I was not please at the quality of the images. Not only were they fuzzy & dull looking, they were only 640 x 480 in size. This may be adjustable by changing settings on the camera itself, but I have not had time to do so.The Video:This is overall the best thing about this camera. I've recorded a lot of nothing as stated above, but the camera does a terrific job of capturing it all & keeping the image clean & colorful. I've hooked the camera to my TV & it all looks great. The camera has to be pretty still if you zoom into things or else the video becomes slightly blurred while trying to stabilize itself.There are a lot of different functions to the video recording as well, it has many more options and special effects then I thought possible for a camera of its price range. The footage I recorded at night looked great with the backlight on. I was however unable to tell any difference with the soft skin effect. Unfortunately the battery is easily drained & a second battery is recommended.The Pros:Great Video, Light Weight, Easy To Hook Up, Lots of Extra Features, Zoom 22x, Firewire, Fun, Comes With Power Cord So Camera Can Be Used Without the BatteryThe Cons:The Cover for the ports is flimsy, Digital Pictures Fuzzy, Not Much in the Box, No Included Software or PC Cables, Short Battery Life, No included SD Card, No Included DV TapesI've not had time to test this out or not, but for other noobs to the DV Camera world might be interested in knowing that with a firewire cable capturing video from the camera is possible. Firewire is the only way to do this as USB & USB 2.0 cannot keep up with the frame rate & chop up picture quality. So if you want to use your video & make a home dvd you can do so with this camera as well as other DV cameras that have a Firewire port.One last feature that's available that I never had time to mess with & do not care to, is the ability to use the camera as a webcam.Overall the camera is terrific & worth checking out, if you really want it to take fantastic pictures I'd probably save $100 & pickup the pv-gs12 & use the $100 to get a digital camera or look at the latest model.::UPDATE::Someone asked how do you get the free usb cable? The answer is simple fill out the card that says you get a free usb cable when you return it. I believe it was much like a warranty card, or was the warranty card... mine was with all the other paperwork.
I bought this based on features. It also has an RS232 jack for computer control (though I haen't done this yet). I learned a number of things to look for in a receiver!! (they made a number of mistakes).Big mistake 1 -- the video is on one side of the receiver, the audio is on the other side. Typically, you buy bundled cables which assumes the audio and the video are a few inches apart.You end up having to rip cables apart in order to reach (I looked at a number of other back panels in designs, some bundle them together (which I would expect) others don't).Big Mistake 2 -- it runs HOT!! Even when not driving speakers.I have a pair of AR11s (bought almost 30 years ago, an excellent speaker [good speakers then are good speakers now -- not like electronics). The ARs present a difficult load for an amp (effectively a 1.5 ohm speaker) -- hooking them up the receiver ran really hot -- I didnt wait for the fan to come on (I drive the speakers through an ADCOM amp, which is separate). But I make sure the receiver is uncovered so it can vent. When electronics run HOT it means its sucking up power -- when its not doing anything, why is it consuming so much power?I've been involved in audio for 25 years. Home theatre is newto me (but I'm electrical engineer from an Ivy League school) -- if all these is confusing to me, I wonder how other people deal with it. I dealt with digital delays for surround sound 20 years ago...this receiver is supposed to have these features, but I haven't figured out how to turn them on.
I have the usb version of this mouse, and love it. Unfortunately, the bluetooth one doesn't have the sensitivity of the usb version, and skips and flies all over the screen. It's very fussy about what surface you use it on. Good thing it didn't cost a fortune to find this out though.
I've had my 30-gb video iPod for Windows for two weeks and have yet to get it to work. This little thing has great potential and I was so looking forward to enjoying it, but all I've seen is the file folder icon with the exclamation point that indicates the iPod needs to be formatted. I couldn't get the iPod updater to run on my system without getting a variety of error messages. I tried the "5 R's" about 17 times, ran a CHKDSK on my system and a couple of other things people had suggested before calling Apple Support. I've read a lot of bad things about Apple Support, but the lady I spoke with was very nice and tried to help as best she could. I tried formatting the iPod on my mother's box and actually got the iPod Updater software to run, but it still would not accept any songs and now it freezes up my entire system when I plug it in. I'm going to call Apple back tonight and make arrangements to return the unit, but I fear that I've purchased a very expensive door stop (I got mine engraved and they don't do refunds on personalized merchandise). They offered to replace the unit since it was DOA, but after all the trouble I've had over the past two weeks, if I never see one of these things again it'll be too soon. Maybe a replacement unit will work...maybe not. I'd advise you to save your money until they work the bugs out of this 5th Generation software. There might be a patch out soon or another update. (Incidentally, my husband's 2gb Nano works just fine - he's got the older iPod software. I told him NOT to upgrade!!)
Plenty of nice deep bass from these fairly inexpensive ear buds. The cord seems a little lightweight and delicate -- I don't know how it would hold up if you were exercising or jerking it around. I just use them to listen to radio while sitting quietly or sunbathing, and they've been fine. They come with various sizes of silicone adapters and are pretty comfortable for me.
I simply LOVE this mouse. It is so easy to use and ergonomically comfortable. Perfect size to fit in the hand of an adult. It glides so nicely and I love the fact that I can set my preferences with the buttons. They have many options.
It's pretty intimidating to read various websites on all the things you can do with this flash. I was really happy to unpack the box and find a simple guide with sample photos that described the effect (slow sync, rear-curtain sync, etc) and how to do it with the flash. There's also more detailed instructions of course.I'm using it with a Nikon D70, and the improvement of both my indoor and outdoor photos is amazing. If I had to do it again, I'd get this before getting any new lenses.
Kept my phone system working. Tried other cheaper off brand batteries, returned some after 2 weeks and even the replacements didn't last. Finally threw them away after using these.
I purchased this camera to use with Skype -and it does what it needs to do - thevideo is adequate, and it functions finewith Skype - not very attractive,and very plastic - you get what you pay for.
As a novice in the world of DVD burners and such, I felt some trepidation shelling out the money for this DVD burner and 50 blank DVDs. After reading many reviews of several brands of burners, I was convinced that LiteOn was the best bet for me.I bought a SOHW-1633S and 50 Ritek 8X DVD-R discs and installed it along with the packaged Nero 6 OEM software on my machine. Somebody at Nero or LiteOn has been doing some fuzzy thinking because the supplied OEM software does not have provision for writing DVD disks. I thought this was an obvious oversight for a DVD writer. However, this is not a problem. Go to the Nero site,http://nero.com/us/neroue-prog.phpand get the trial edition of Nero 6.6. Then run setup and Nero will update the OEM version to 6.6. which WILL recognize DVDs.My first DVD took 25 minutes to burn and verify 4+ gigs on a Ritek 8X DVD-R. While that may seem slow to some, I'm delighted that I can now back up my machine everyday. Check out the Nero 6.6 to see all the things this drive can do. I think you will be impressed.BTW, the package includes a blank DVD-R, a blank DVD+R, both single layer, and a copy of Cyberlink PowerDVD 5, as well as the aforementioned Nero OEM 6.0
This is not a review, I just want to make sure that the 'Pretec'is the famous 'Pretec' I knew for a long time? For they made very high quality CF cards.What about Samsung? Nothing to expect!
I bought this receiver mainly because of the Super T-Bass System because I didn't have the money for a Subwoofer at the time. Boy was I impressed!!! Not only is the T-Bass awsome but the Dolby Digital, DTS, and DSP surround sound sounds really awsome. The only complaints I have is the unit is supposed to have 5.1 analog inputs like others wrote about but it doesn't. The other complaint is if you turn the volume up past 39 it cuts the bass half way off, since I don't own a sub this is a nusance. But most the time 80watts x5 is enough power for me. I have now had this Receiver for 2 years and have not had any problems with it. For [the money] the Aiwa AV-D58 is a great buy!!!
I have a large collection of slides staring 1963, and now that I am retired, I would like to disseminate some of the memories (and shame a few of my siblings...) But when I saw the prices of slide scanners, and tried on my flat scanner, beurk! I almost gave up, but bumped on a paper about a slide copier. I am using a Nikon D40 with the Opteka, and so far I am very satisfied of the results I got from the money I spent. I may eventually buy an adapter to help me use my 18-55 Nikon lens without having to crop the initial image.Words of advice:- Level the slide holder and the camera on the same plane, so you do not have to rotate the image. It is tricky on occasion, but easy except on some photos (when the D40 refuses to focus). Both are on a shelf facing the south window (I live in Kuwait and the sun is enough).- Vertical slides are better shot horizontally (more surface without distortion), then rotated later after you cropped them.All images as as good as the originals, meaning if the slide is slightly out of focus, or under or over-exposed, tough luck.Good luck
I purchased this Vivatar 5000 with 5 Rotary slide trays about a month ago. I have had trouble with it ever since I started using it. The slide changing arm doesn't go all the way in and hangs. I recently showed some slides to my company and the slide change button ceased to function. I have only run about 500 slides thru the projector. I am very dissatified with it.
I got this camera as a Christmas gift and I was very grateful. I have a toddler and want to take tons of pictures of her constantly! Well, I have about 2 "clear" pictures out of about 2 million I've taken. This camera turns black and says to hold the camera still while it takes the picture... for like 30 seconds! My daughter always moves WAY before the picture is taken. Even when I do get some sort of picture of her when she is standing completely still (however, not in the pose I wanted by then, or even smiling, etc) it is extremely blurry!The flash is pointless and this camera doesn't work in low light, so you have to be in complete sun light or an extremely bright room to get any kind of a picture at all. If you try to use the flash, in pitch black, low light or ANY light room, the picture is completely white. No images. No glimpse of what you wanted to take a picture of. Just completely white.Battery life isn't THAT bad, but there's no point in using this camera at all. Unless maybe you give it to a child who's just taking pictures of random things for fun but even then the camera isn't durable enough for rough play.My camera won't even work anymore now. I turn it on and the screen is all blurry static lines and it says "sensor error." I am going to buy a better camera now. A "REAL" one, like samsung or canon or something. It may cost twice as much as this one, but I don't care!!! The frustration with this camera, let alone the awful pictures, just isn't worth it!!!!
Purchased item for a customer's pc as exact replacement. Great price and timely shipping. Unfortunately I'm returning it as the customer decided not to repair thier pc but I will be purchasing from this seller again. Thank you for your good service.
iPods are the only digital music player that anyone should buy... I'm a computer geek and I have one, while my mom who is technology challenged has one and uses it daily... This product works great... WELL worth the money... Don't waste your money on other brands...
I have a Canon EOS 1DMarkII with a 580EX flash that only comes out with me for serious shooting trips and assignments. Most of the time I just carry around my Canon SD 800IS camera. What limits most point and shoots is the lack of a proper flash. Forgot that crap in the manual about built-in flash good for 12ft, yeah right, who measured that?The Metz flash is about the same size as my SD800 or slightly thicker than a pack of playing cards (easy to carry around). It's a lot of plastic, but then again my 1DMarkII and 580EX is a back breaker to carry around. The Metz flash is probably no more susceptible to damage from drops as any digital camera. It works beautifully on auto mode, most point and shoot digital cameras can be trained to work with it, on my Canon SD800 this means firing off a test shot with the Metz in learning mode. There are numerous advanced functions that the Canon external flash for point and shoots don't have, this is why I chose Metz. To be quite honest, when I'm using a point and shoot, I want everything to just work on auto and this is where the Metz excels. If you've never heard of Metz, just speak to pro wedding photographers, this company knows how to make flashes and has been doing it for years.If the photo is too dark or bright after the flash fired, just press the + or - key to immediately adjust and reshoot. It's that simple! The flash head is probably at least 5x larger than the flash on my SD800IS so it does reach beyond 12ft. It comes with wide-angle and telephoto reflectors that are compact and easy to clip on. Flash is rated to 100 shots on 2 fresh batteries; so far I've taken 50 shots and no problems. Easy enough to carry around extra batteries if required.So you're asking yourself why you don't just dial the ISO to 400 or 800? Almost all point and shoots have crappy grainy images at high ISO and my Canon SD800 is no exception. With the Metz flash I can leave my camera set to ISO 100 all the time and get the sharpest highest resolution photos that my camera can output! Worried about whether you'll actually carry it around? I use 2 $10 neoprene fitted cases I found on eBay to store both my camera and flash and it's hardly noticeable in my jacket pocket. This is a great product that every point and shoot camera owner should have!****** Jan 2008 Update ******After 1yr of use I still love this little flash. I see that Canon has made their own small point and shoot flash. The advantage of this Metz flash is that it is not limited to use with any one brand. It syncs with Canon, Nikon, Olympus etc so if you ever change brands you don't have to buy another small flash again.
This product has worked for me on XP SP2 without problems.It connects to my Motorola phone to transfer ringtones, addresses. It maintained connectivity beyond 20 feet.I've had the product for several weeks, and don't have anycomplaints.The included driver disk has an old version of the drivers.Go to ftp://ftp.kensington.com/bt , and download the 4.0.1.2400 driver.
Case fit nicely with my new Sunpack tripod. Could have more give on the carrying strap. Too tight to sling it over my shoulder.
I bought this a couple of weeks ago and can honestly say that it is the best purchase I've made for my camera so far. Before buying this, I didn't take many vertical shots. Now I take quite a few more. The extra shooting time from two batteries is also a very nice addition. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a battery grip.
I am very happy with my purchase. If you have big hands it may be a little hard for you to use. But for me it works perfect!!!! Quick on processing and mailing!!!!
I have the older 720sw. I use it for Caving in the tropics. Extremely tough conditions with almost all shots using flash. I shoot tons of video. It sits in a case on my belt through 100% jungle humidity constantly when I'm above ground. It's been on the belt for 5 days straight 4 - 5 hours a day swimming in underground rivers. Has performed flawlessly since last October 2006.Took a little getting used to the small size, finger covered the lens for the first few shots.But the screen is big, flash good in complete darkness. My camera case got crammed with fine river sand, and some breached the lens cover causing it to stick, but I rinsed it thoroughly under running water turning it on and off, and it cleared itself, and is working flawlessly months later.I didn't like the XD format at first. The battery takes a while to charge. But I now have two spare batteries, 1000mah each, and a 2gb spare card.No problems, and will certainly get the upgraded 770SW for a spare camera soon.Great product.
I had one for my Zune and got this one for my iPod and not only did it arrive quickly it actually comes with an adjustment insert for the 80gb iPod thickness and unlike the Zune one the screen protector is actually plastic not just a stick on which was very impressive! I love it, I know I have dropped my Zune many times and it is such a great build I know my iPod is safe :) I would suggest this to ANYONE with any music device, go Speck ToughSkin!
I have had my Jukebox 20 for over a year now and it still runs like new. With full sized professional headphones and MP3's made at 192Kbps (... encoder), the sound is wonderful! I have not noticed any difference from my original CDs. I am up to 2500 songs and still have 3+ Gbytes of room.Being able to dump any files I want on the unit is a fantastic feature when business travelling.I use playlists extensively. I build them while listening via Winamp and then save the list in the Jukebox 20. Having 100+ song playlists helps when asked to DJ a party on the spot. (Cables from Radio Shack make connecting the Jukebox to a big stero system a snap!) A full charge on the batteries will outlast the night during any party.Still using the original rechargable batteries and have been using the unit 3+ days/week, 4-6 hours/day. Have only used the supplied AC adapter to charge the batteries. Still getting 5+ hours on a full charge with 192 Kbps.Using standard AA NiMh rechargeble batteries is a very nice plus. I prefer standard batteries to exclusive "proprietary" overpriced ones. With the Jukebox 20, I don't have to worry about battery availability 5 years from now.After a year of using the Jukebox 20, plenty of long bumpy road trips using a FM stero adapter, and many times through the airport X-ray machine, I have had no trouble with the internal hard drive. Even after a year, the Jukebox 20 doesn't skip while driving on bad roads. It has replaced listening to the radio!For the size, features, capacity, ease of use, use of standard batteries, and long term perfomance, I cannot think of a better buy for the money.
Since these headphones are noise cancelling and they are ear buds, it's essential that they fit properly and "plug" your outer ear canal. Perhaps I just have small ears, but these earphones were rather uncomfortable to wear because of improper fit. The design cannot be worn any other way as this seal with your outer ear canal is the only thing holding the earphones in place. On a related note, my husband can wear them with no discomfort and was pleased with the sound quality.
I received this bag as a gift. I have used it for about 2 years and have exclusively used it for taking my DSLR everywhere I wanted to take photos, traveling across the country (US) or across town.Cons: This bag has extremely poor build quality. For something that claims to have ballistic nylon, it has come apart at four seam locations including locations on the strap. The pleather like material for the shoulder pad started to chaff off and I had to use a bit of gaffers tape in hopes to stop the shoulder pad from falling apart on me. I wish I could post photos to show you how bad it is and how easily the material is coming apart. Also, the small compass on the side is practically useless. The designer of the bag needs to do some rethinking if he is going to place a small compass next to a magnetic clasp. I felt the bag had a lot of potential when I got it, but I am now extremely dissatisfied with the bag and the Naneu Pro bag company.Pros: It has enough room to store my D40 with 18-55mm attached, 55-200mm, 50mm, flash, 2 lens filters, a few extra lens caps, Giottos air blower, a teddy bear (more on this later), memory card reader, memory card holder, GPS, IPOD, and cables and travel accessories (ie. passport, checkbook, plan ticket stubs, travel brochures, etc.). As you can tell, this bag can store a lot, it is comfortable and is easy to travel with. I have never really noticed the weight of the bag with everything in it and I tend to walk around with it everywhere whether through Las Vegas heat or through Alaskan cold. It does have a lifetime warranty, but since it was a gift it has some sentimental value and I would rather not part with the original bag I have.Comments: If you do plan to purchase this bag, be aware that the top of the bag has no cushioning for the camera. Even with all my accessories stored in this bag, it tends to be top heavy and tips over easily. I use the teddy bear to protect my camera in the case I set the bag on a table and it unknowingly topples over. The bottom has some light cushioning and I would be careful of setting down this bag too fast. Though I would say it has the same amount of cushion as every other camera bag. The inner cushioning can also be taken out and can be used to store your camera or have it transfered to another bag.All in all, I am currently looking for a new bag and not one from Naneu Pro.
Even for a telephoto zoom, this lens hood is a pretty good size, sticking some 3" out past the lens. However, it is very lightweight, durable and will protect your lens from the occasional bump that always seems to happen, especially with such a long lens on your camera. It is rather a pain taking it on an off whenever you want to store your lens back in a case, so I suggest getting a longer lens case and just leaving it on.
The sound is great for the price of it, it has all the fuctions a normal stereo would have, althougth the lite is too brigth the price is great, if your looking for a cheap,ok stereo this would be perfect for you. Omar,Fl
This unit is simply amazing in terms of compatibility. It plays back mpg, mp3, xvid, divx 3, 4, and 5, MPEG-4, and of course good old-fashioned DVD-Video. A word about audio codec compatibility, however: it plays MP3 and AC3 audio, but *not* DivX ;-) Audio or WMA. So if you have any avi videos with DivX ;-) audio, just use any video converter software to change the format to MP3. There are a few annoyances though. For instance, only the first ~12 characters of the filename is displayed (if you're using a data CD or DVD with video files burned on it). Also, divx video plays back flawlessly, but only up to data rates of about 1500 kbps. Above that level the video may occasionally skip a few frames or freeze completely.MP3 and JPEG files on CD or DVD also playback nicely, and you can have a slideshow with music in the background. The unit is a bit noisy during playback, but not enough to be really annoying. For the price, you get an amazing amount of value and compatibility.In my opinion, the time saved in not having to master and burn DVD-Video formatted discs far outweighs the minor issues. Just take any files you want to play, burn them on a CD(RW) or DVD(+RW) and you're all set.
Great over-ear headphones. Sound quality is top notch and they are comfortable for long periods of time.
The battery compartment on my unit was very difficult to open, one of the springs on the battery terminals broke the second time the batteres were replaced, in the Philadelphia area it was almost impossible to find a channel among the 8 available that gave decent sound quality without a lot of interference, could only get good sound quality in the boonies, and even then it drifted in and out.
When I bought this product, it was 50 dollars cheaper than the equivalent iPod player. Since it performs the exact same functions and more, I have no idea why anyone would buy an iPod over this. Check out the new Zune (Zune 80 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation)) player, since this one is apparently already pretty old. The WiFi feature is pretty cool, since it will keep evolving as Microsoft keeps changing the software on the device.
I am a music freak I have hundreds of albums. I had this unit for over 10 years or more. I play albums alot and had NO trouble what so ever. Had to replace the needle a few months ago. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a great turntable. My unit is still going strong. It has it's own preamp that means it easy to use just find an aux input on the back or sometime the front on the stereo (The red and white plugs) and your done. Agin this is a great turntable.
Bought this for use at work; the CD player is highly erratic; tried a lens cleaner, cleaning the CDs, keeps saying my CD's are NFCD even with professionally recorded CDs. Warranty expired, getting a SONY this time. Don't bother with this one!
It gets awful reception. I got better reception with a transmitter that came as a freebie with my iPod!
Always had a problem with paper labels, but with LightScribe, it's much better. Of course, you need computer capability.
I have taken shots with a minolta slr and these pictures are very close in quality. 8x10 and 5x7's come out with no picture quality reduction like you get with some regular film (depending on asa). I've taken about 40 shots, used the lcd and downloaded a couple times and still on the original batteries. Use the HP premium plus or other heavy weight photo paper for best printing results. I bought the p1000 printer also. I'd highly recommend this. Only drawback IMO is the digital zoom. Since you're looking through a viewfinder and not the lens, you don't see what the zoomed picture looks like and there's no button on the camera for zoom...you have to go into the lcd/menu on the back of the camera to select the zoom...very awkward. Great camera for the price and seriously, you won't be able to tell the difference between regular camera pics and these...just get a good printer and good paper to go with it.
I really have no idea why this product is offered in combination with C330. It is for entirely different model. Quite a disappointment.
I have owned one of these since they first came out in late 2003...This unit still works great for me with one caveat..This model is now rather dated and there is no way to update its firmware...Because of this,it will record on the currently available 8x and 16x DVD+R discs,But if you try to "Finalize" a recording made on one of these discs,it will fail...This unit was made to record only up to 4x discs,which are virtually impossible to find these days...Fortunately,I secured a large number of 2x and 4x discs several years ago and am still using off that supply,However,when they are gone,the only discs I will be able to use are DVD+RW which do not need or use the "Finalization" process..But Also are much more expensive to buy...Also,This unit came out before the advent of HDMI,so if you have a Hi-Def TV,The best option is the Component video connection,and when connected that way,the picture is amazingly good...I also bought one of these for my son at the same time,and he has probably used his more than I have and his still works well too...There are newer models available both from RCA and other manufacturers that would probably be a better choice at this point in time,especially considering the Disc speed issue,But if you find one AT A GOOD PRICE,I would recommend it.!
I purchased the unit mainly for working out and running and for the most part it works great. It is very compact and lightweight as opposed to many portable cd players. If you buy the extra memory, it has enough space for a couple hours of music. And I have to say the software that it comes with is easy to use and has many other capabilities.My main complaint is that the player will simply stop playing in mid-somg or for some reason right at the end of a song. The when you push play to get it started again it will either start from the first song on the list or arbitrarily from another song, but not where it left off.
I needed the help of a computer guru to set up and use the MAXTOR correctly. Written and online instructions were minimal. Otherwise, I am completely satisfied.
uh... no. i had a 20 watt 2 channel sterio, and it couldnt even handle it. it trys to hit bass and cant perform it, there not louud. there not bass'ey, there not anything, firepitis where mine went i bought 2, so ik it isnt the speaker
Picture quality was excellent, set-up was a breeze, remote easy to use, sound quality is fine for a small set like this. I'm very happy with the Magnavox thus far and would be happy to refer to others!
At last a product that works as advertised. I record my tivo'd shows to my memorystick, pop it into my Psp and take it with me wherever I go. I watch my favorite shows on the crosstrainer at the gym, on my lunch, or while waiting for an appointment. It even makes taking my wife shopping painless. I can record from Dvd, Tivo, cable, vcr, etc.. On the lowest quality recording I fit four hours of recording per gigabyte on my memorystick. The video quality when played back on my Psp is outstanding, even on lowest setting. My only warning is, do not lose the little remote that comes with the unit. There is no other way to operate the device.
I was first exposed to this product as an In Ear Monitor (IEM) system for live performance. I was so happy with the quality and fit of them that I had to purchase them for personal use with my mp3 player. I tried several different types of ear buds and I couldn't find any that fit my ears without pain or falling out. The different sized fittings of this product make for a great fit in my ear and do a great job of drowning out background noise such as a lawn mower or ambient noise in an airplane. I am not a professional audio engineer but the sound quality exceeds my expectations for ear phones in this price range.
This WebCam Pro was easy to install and works well when setting the automatic lighting adjustment. Makes fun videos for emailing and still snap shots, I have recommeded this product to family members so that we can video conference. Note you must have a good DSL or any other high speed online connection in order to experience the full affects of the camera's capablility. Labtec has been my favorite for many years when ever I need computer equipment.
I absolutely adore it. The only drawback so far is that it is nearly impossible to dial one-handed. Other than that I have found it to be extraordinarily user friendly, and I have had no problems with it at all. It is much more affordable now with all of the rebates as well. I recommend it highly.
I love my Nano, it's fun to have and use, plus it's easy to use! I would definitely buy again!
I unfortunately ordered the wrong product. I have a version of this that reads CF cards and assumed this version which reads more than one type of card would also read CF cards. My fault for not reading the fine print. The good news is that Jowow was willing to take back the items even though I had opened one package. I am very pleased with the service but disappointed I can't seem to find a SanDisk reader like this for CF cards.
I bought this from Adorama after 1 full year of review reading. Was a tough decision to spend this kind of money... but several weeks later I'm am blown away by the construction, the features and the picture quality. The colors are stunning, life-like and can be tailored to fit your needs. It doesn't matter what you're shooting - this camera handles anything I throw at it. I bought it with the 18-200mm Nikkor VR lense, and then added the Tokina 12-24mm. Two pieces of glass that completely complement this camera. No regrets, and plenty of learning and growing to do. Highly recommended.
No problems with this drive at all. I reformatted it for NTFS, very easily -- and I'm not a tech geek, so if I can do it, anyone can. I'm buying a second one today, so I'll have two back-up drives, one to store off-site. You really can't beat this for the money. I've had it a year, and keep my whole folder of My Documents backed up and safe, in case of a system failure.
I bought this product to replace the batteries in my radios for work. The extra cradle was a good bonus. The 12 volt car adapter wasnt a neccessity. Thats good considering it arrived broken. The cradle came in one peice and the batteries work great. They hold a damn good charge under heavy use. I have not contacted the seller about the 12 volt adapter, but I'm sure if I did, they would have made it right. Like I said, I just didnt need that. I was very surprised to receive my package 2 days before I expected. Quality product, and quality seller. I would definately buy from them again.
I've owned 5 other GPS receivers and this is by far the best one yet. It's operation is very intuitive. Although I don't live in an area covered by the MSN service I activated the free trial period for a long trip to Florida. It saved us a hour delay through Atlanta taking us through city streets and dumping us back on the interstate on the other side of the traffic jam. While in Orlando it warned us of an impending strong thunderstorm and told us what was playing at all the area movie theaters starting with the closest. Just wish it was available where I live.I love to eat, so the POIs, specifically resturants are a very important feature on the GPS. Very often the POIs are way out of date, but so far only one POI no longer existed when we searched it out.My favorite feature is the ability to store audio books. Nothing seems to shorten a long trip more then listening to a good book. I use to listen to them on CD which required changing CDs all the time and often missing instruction from the GPS or part of the book because they were playing at the same time. With the book on the GPS the story pauses and even steps back a second or 2 when the GPS gives instruction, so nothing is missed.On the negative side, people on the receiving end of a phone call through the Blue-tooth connection couldn't understand my mumblings because of the road noises.I think this GPS will last me awhile.
This is the Absolute telescope for intermidiate users. YOu can see the Craters of the moon with clearness I recomend this telescope to everyone. It is easy to assemble. (...) Don't let the price fool you this is a great telescope. I think Meade Has the Best Products. They surpass everyone.Buy it NOW!!!!!
I purchased this 1940's styled radio/CD player for a retirement gift for a lady who had worked 44 years as a school cook. She loves anything World War II era. I wanted one for myself when it arrived, and every staff member fell in love with it,too. We used it during the party to play period music. The retiree was thrilled with it. It's just a beautiful accent piece, and the raised lid to play the CDs reminds you of a phonograph.
i hooked this adapter to my cable(optimum) to access my tv programing thru my nokia n95-3 cell phone. Installation took a bit you should have abit more than average computer knowledge and know how to follow instructions. make sure you check out their website to make sure everything works out fine. this product will not work on all phones i know for sure they work on n73, n75, n75-1, n75-3, but you will get best possible reception with at&t 3g network so far only n75 and n95-3 take 3g. I can see my tv on my phone great.
As a Nikon shooter for over 30 years, I really was wondering what all the fuss was over "CLS". Was this just more hype to get Nikon owners to buy the latest and greatest?I've always been skeptical of added "features" on photo equipment as most of them have very little to do with photography. It took me years of kicking and screaming to give up my film cameras in favor of digital so nobody can ever accuse me of being an early adaptor.Well, this is one time that I should have looked into exactly what "CLS" and "TTL BL" were all about. Instead, I've been using a Nikon SB22 speedlight with 20 year old technology.To say that I wasn't getting good results with the SB22 would be wrong. I was very satisfied. However, I had to really work at it. Not so with the SB600.From the time I first mounted it on my D80, every shot came out perfectly exposed. Even tricky things like outdoor fill flash are a no-brainer. So, here I am in the 21st century and giving up the old technology for good.There are a lot of reviews of the SB600 already so I'm not going to say what's already been said. However, if you have any doubts about the SB600 being worth the money and/or doing what it's being advertised to do, get over them.Edited 1-5-09: A little more than a year has passed since I first reviewed the SB-600 and I'm still more than happy with it. I'm considering adding an SB-800 if I can pick one up for the right price.I'll second what a few others have said about battery type. By all means get yourself a couple of sets of NiMH rechargeables. At least 2500ma would be the way to go. Not only do they allow the flash to recycle more quickly, but they will save you a lot of money if you are a heavy user. They are also a lot "greener" than disposable batteries.
Item was listed as new. Clearly was not new because tape already had peoples voices recorded. tape recorder would not even turn on. cassette door was broken. seller is not very flexible. no owners manual in box. glass/plastic in door was out of place. working on a refund or replacement.
Best price I could find on the web for this little card. I mean really fifteen bucks. I bought this for my stepson because he needed a MicroSD for his new cell phone. The guys at the cell phone store had him convinced that he needed to buy the 1GB at the store immediately to satisfy his need for instant purchase gratification. Guess what, two days later he was much the better for the patience.
SOunds fine for the gym or for exercising. Lightweight. Won't replace $350 headphoens but at this price is good bang for the buck for a cheap pair to knock around in
Im using this product frequently and till now it has not givenany problem. I hope it will work fine as it is working now. Range is also good.Overall it is value for money
I bought several packs of these CDR's back in 2002 and I was never able to find them again! I kept buying whatever was on sell or whatever I could use rebates for. Boy, was I a moron! I have used almost every brand of CDR and the one I remember are these - most of my cd collection are these and none of them have ever gone bad - even when I barely scratched them or if they had a slight smudge. I am definitely impressed with these.Not only are they a good quality, but they are an awesome price also!I am back to using them, baby!Ok, it is sad I am so psyched about these. Please do not make fun of me until you try these yourself.
It's a simple product, but it arrived on time with other amazon products, it works well. I believe it has a 6' power chord, which can come in handy, though I don't necessarily need it. It's been working so far. No complaints!
I got a cheap looking cable in a plain plastic bag. It is not a Belkin cable as advertised and mine did not work.
The Showcase is a terrific case for everyone who ones an iPod. Since the iPod places protection at such a premium (scratches and scuffs are more than just a cosmetic insult; it can also threaten your AppleCare warranty), you need a case that can adequately protect your $400 iPod.And it does so with flair - everything is molded so that nothing is exposed when it shouldn't be, and the edges are coated with shock-absorbing rubber. There's also a snap-lock thing on the side that makes opening/closing it a simple task. It does its job simply, efficiently, and the matte-black rubber motif works well with my black iPod.I only have two real complaints: 1) the plastic will probably get dirty/scratched over time, rendering the video difficult to see on your iPod; 2) the bottome opening for the USB cable is a bit bigger than it has to be. But overall, these are non-troublesome issues that won't take away the enjoyment of your iPod.
I just like to add it a extra space for aditional battery. You can carry in your belt and my s600 fits perfect in this bag. Great leather.
Until this camera, Fuji was consistently my favorite camera brand within the compact category (I am not a professional photographer, as I imagine you aren't if you're looking at this camera in the first place). But we'll get to all that in a second.Pros:-Extraordinary price for a 4 megapixel compact camera with 3x optical zoom.-Scene modes make it easy for newbies to get the proper settings for optimal pictures without knowing what the heck white balance and shutter speed are.-Sliding lens cover physically protects your lens against scratches from other objects in your pocket, like keys-A wide variety of manual options for those who are interested in learning about how to use them.Cons (and there are many):-Image quality is SIGNIFICANTLY worse than other Fuji cameras. I was so disappointed when I uploaded those first few shots! Fuji, why did you scrap your good sensor and replace it with this piece of junk?-Menus are extraordinarly tedious to navigate. Fuji should have mapped more controls to seperate buttons instead of grouping almost all of them together in one big menu.-Zoom/navigation button is difficult to manipulate, especially with only one hand on the camera.-Amazon's official review says that speed is a priority with this camera, but the start-up time is almost 3 seconds on average (as compared to the Exilim line's 0.5 to 1.0 second times) and the shutter speed is average (as compared to the Exilim line's .05 second shutter speed).-The sliding lens cover does not protect against dust at all, and feels very flimsy (made of plastic). Constantly feels like it's going to break off.Moral of the story: you get what you pay for. Invest in a 3 megapixel camera in the same price range, or bite the bullet and pay more money for a better 4.
Got one of these about 2 months ago and it has been perfect. My first DVD player, so nothing to compare to, but not even a hint of any problems. They were out of stock for quite a while, get one while they're here! Easy setup, looks and sounds great. No lip-synch problems as have been mentioned with many other players. As another reviewer stated, I have not yet been able to find a random mode which will randomize both the disc and track, which would be useful when playing a bunch of music cd's. (which the six disc carousel comes in handy for.) Also, I am not sure if this is the case with most players, or just this one, but there is no coaxial output, so if you have an older tv with only coaxial in, beware! You need S-video or RCA Video to hook this up. Highly recommended.
I have already taken several pictures with it. It does appear to enhance the blueness of the sky, however I do not see a difference when rotating it. Will try it against the glare of water.
Three weeks after they arrived, the left side stopped working. Sound was Ok, fit was good but cannot recommend.
This table does a fine job for the price. Better directions for assembly would be appreciated and although it stands on it own, it could be sturdier.
There's a lot of cheap 2.1 speakers today that can hit the lowest frequency except this speaker system.Try to play the song Lying From You by Linkin Park. You should hear the bass frequency from 6 to 7 seconds but it's not coming out with this subwoofer.
Two thumbs up! I purchased this armor because I thought it was a small price to pay for whatever protection it may offer to my D80. Hopefully I will never have the opportunity to see how well it does in absorbing the shock of a dropped camera, but I can tell you that I feel much more at ease handling my D80 after I wrapped it up in this armor. I can now set my camera down without worrying about scratches and nicks. The rubber coating does not slide on smooth surfaces and means that the camera will not be easily pushed off horizontal surfaces such as a dining table by, say, a marauding, crazy house kitty that thinks he owns the house and can play wherever he wants. I installed the armor in less than ten minutes (and I'm not known for my dexterity); it fits well and leaves the camera comfortable to hold. I haven't installed the armor lens protector, honestly, it seems a bit tight and I just didn't want to fuss with it. I'll probably stick with the lens hood that came with the camera. The one shortcoming to the armor is the button identifications are simply raised letters, so you need to know which button does what. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
In comparison with the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens which it replaced in my collection, the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is sharper overall with less chromatic aberrations at the edges. But the lens DOES vignette at 16mm wide open. The latest version of Canon's Digital Photo Professional will remove most of the vignetting. The vignetting disappears when stopping down to smaller f/stops. Also, this lens is sharper at the corners than it's Mark 1 predecessor.I use a multicoated Heliopan UV ES 82 slim filter with female threads and there is no added vignetting with this filter. The Canon E-82mm front snap-on lens cap will fit on this filter. Canon's instruction manual recommends the installation of a filter to complete the weather resistance of the lens. So, the Heliopan has not added any ghosting (yet) to night time images.At f/2.8, images in the viewfinder are bright, the autofocus is quick, and like the 17-40/4 the lens is mostly flare resistant. At 100% zoom in Canon's DPP, the images are class leading sharp at all focal lengths. The build quality is excellent.To summarize: With the exception of strong vignetting at f/2.8 at 16mm, you cannot find a better ultra wide angle zoom lens (in this focal range) for Canon than this latest version. If you like a fast, versatile zoom lens covering almost everything within normal peripheral eyesight with improved bokeh, then this is a must have.*Please refer to my uploaded photos*
I have really loved having this in my car. It makes listening to my iPod in the car a breeze. Using the remote or the faceplate to navigate through the files is intuitive. There is no sacrifice of quality unlike other solutions for listen to the iPod in the car (i.e. monster FM transmitters, tape decks.) I would recommend this product to anyone (actually my little sister just ordered one on my recommendation.)
I was looking for a bag that can handle my 17" Dell, 40D with battery pack, and several lenses during travels. It's my fault that I didnt bring along all my gears when I bought this from a local store.Negative points:1) When I place the camera in the middle slot and push the drawer/rover system, the plastic clip in the middle scrathes the LCD screen of my 40D.2) Contrary to my initial expectation for the "rover" line, it's not easy to put out your camera from the bag to shoot a fleeting moment; I bought a Crumpler 6M USD Home just to supplement this purpose.3) The slot for the 17" laptop is still cramped. Although sufficiently foamed, space is not really slotted for a laptop. (perfect envelopes and folders though)4) 40D with battery pack seems too big already for the drawer compartment.5) 70-200 lens is already cramped as well.6) In general, bag is too big to look at, but surprisingly cannot accommodate much.I think the -trekker system (gears placed in vertical array slots) is still better in the end. Consider the Computrekker AW (even not "plus," still can handle 17") or Vertex line if you want one bag for camera + laptop, or just buy a separate bag for laptop and separate for gear--something big like Phototrekker to provide for that 500 mm lens that youre eyeing.
Priced other retailers locally for the same 1 Gig, they were almost to over twice the price for this one. Removed a 256K and installed this in its place next to the 512K and fired it up. I now have over 1.5 Gig with no more problems in slow processing, lock ups, and general computer problems. The computer is running much faster when more than two or three programs are running. I wish I had jumped on this sooner. The picture is a picture of the actual board.
This mount is superbly designed and priced right, but just know that this size model for smaller TVs will not span the length between two wall studs 16" apart (the standard spacing for most sheetrock walls). A1 Books does not take returns on these racks so, you'll be stuck with it...as I am.
The case came to me and before I finished opening it I was stunned by the quality. It is better than I ever expected.Anyone who buys this will not tbe sorry. Im very happy with the purchase
Perfect fit for a Dell Latitude D620. Works well, no problems so far. I never use the pocket. The neoprene material is relatively thin (at least compared to the last laptop sleeve I owned), but I guess it still offers sufficient protection. The handle is pretty useless, a more substantial one on top would be better.
It's cheap and it gets the job done. An excellent cable that looks and feels like it's good quality. I know you can pay a lot more for a simple Ethernet cable at a local electronics store, but in my opinion, this one is as good or better than many more expensive ones. One nice feature of this product is that there is a little shelf/cup of cable housing that covers the end of the plastic clip to keep it from breaking off. I don't know how to explain it technically, but suffice to say, it has accident-safe features.
I just picked up this Lowepro Rezo 15 Camera Case (Black) for my Canon S95. It's a snug fit with the S95. I choose this case since I wanted something which allowed me to access the camera quickly, that requirement eliminated all the cases with zipper camera compartments from consideration. The Rezo 15 has velcro flap so you can quickly and easily access the camera. It also has a velcro + button attached belt holders so you can attach this case to your belt without having to take your belt off. A neck strap is also included. The only improvement I'd suggest to LowePro is to make the smaller pocket on the front of the case zippable so the contents don't accidentally fall out.
Great Joystick for the price. This is my second one. First one after several years lost the handle twist action functionality, but otherwise worked great. And at this price I don't mind buying another occasionally.
I paired this with a digital-to-analog converter box and at best got distorted reception on the several digital channels in my area.I then tried using a 10+ year old simple dipole wire antenna which came with a cheap CD/AM/FM stereo system, wiring it to a 75-ohm coax adapter so I could plug it into the converter. This resulted in ALL the local channels within reach coming in crystal clear.Waste of money. It looks futuristic, almost like a flying saucer, but all it ended up taking off with was my money.
I ordered these on the recommendation of a friend of mine. The box arrived on time and in good shape. Everything was well packed to prevent damage. I unpacked and set up speakers around the room using the included guide. It was very easy to set up. The sound quality is really good. Very rich and full.My only complaint was that i needed about 25feet more wire, but I also have a large living room so most will be okay.
Overall I would recommend a different brand enclosure. Had to read reviews here to get it up and going (needed to switch off the included usb cable). I had a storm with a power outage and the firmware quit working. 1 day after my 30 day return window with Amazon. Tried contacting Sabrent support and received a very generic response to my questions. If anyone figures out how to correct a Cypress AT2LP RC58 error, let me know!
I have this telescope and completely recommend buying something different (I also have other telescopes, fortunately).The telescope itself is about average for a low end refractor. The lens isn't up to astronomical standards, and the included eyepieces are just OK. It is the mount that is completely useless.Let me describe the points:The Telescope is an f11 telescope, which isn't bad, but I don't believe there are any coatings on the main lens to reduce chromatic aberration, so bright objects will have colorful halos.The eyepieces are 1.25 inch diameter and that's good. If you wanted, or already have them, you can use really good eyepieces with the telescope. With the uncoated objective lens, that might be a waste of effort.Those are the good points.The mount (the head on the top of the tripod) is poorly designed. There are detents in the vertical axis (called altitude) that prevent you from pointing at certain angles easily. The telescope will prefer to click up or down to the next detent. That is unacceptable. The problem doesn't exist in the horizontal axis (azimuth).The tripod is cheaply made and may not be stable enough to use, but it was hard to tell with the limits imposed by the mount.The telescope comes with an audio tour guide. Setting the time and date should allow you to hear a "tour" of the objects currently visible. Setting the time and date are really painful and the descriptions, while moderately interesting weren't really very informative. That might not be a problem for a raw beginner, but the raw beginner is going to have so many other issue with this telescope that this doesn't help. For anyone more than a raw beginner, the sky tour doesn't offer much.
These ear buds offer wonderful sound at a great price, but prepare to replace them often. I'm on my second pair in a year. I take really good care of my equipment... the material the wires are made out of just falls apart to easily. ((I used heat shrink tape&lt;for electronics> on them and that helps hold things together.))
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I have had this for almost three weeks. It has been on continually minus a few days throughout the three weeks and it still working. I had thought maybe the batteries might run down sooner, but it is still blinking. Am very happy to have it and am considering purchasing more.Update, still using this almost everday 24/7 and the batteries are now just running down (2/22/12). I would say 4 months of battery life for this is very good.I did order another for a back up. So glad to have them.
Did alot of reading of reviews before deciding on the S110. It was a toss up between it and an Olympus Camedia D510. The Olympus seemed to have more little things that could be a problem.I am very glad I chose the Canon. The delay in the shutter is not a problem yet, as continous shooting feature will take care of it. The movie feature is fabulous. Was shooting movies right away. Learning curve is very fast even though the instructions are overwhelming at first glance. I don't have a problem deleting with the few steps it takes, everything is very easy to use once you know what does what. Didn't have any trouble w/ the software. All in all it is a fabulous little camera, the pictures are fabulous. i shot on midrange settings at first, that were crystal clear, but now using the lowest settings as they travel the web faster, and are of excellent quality. Highly recommend this little powerhouse.
This product is MISREPRESENTED - DO NOT BUY!This is a straight-thru F/F gender changer. It is not a NULL modem as its description inaccurately depicts.Seller, you MUST change this deceptive description.
I recently set up a wired/wireless network using all Linksys products including the WPD11 v.3. Everything was fine, setup was almost automatic. But when I walked out of my office with my laptop and closed the door my signal started going down rapidly. By the time I got to the other end of the house(approx. 55 feet) the signal was gone. I tried raising my router, no help. The antenna on this card seems very poor.
I bought these for my son for his birthday. He loves them. He sent me a text..."Mom, these headphones are awesome! Thank you! I love you!" (I love it when he tells me he loves me!) Great product!
The stand is a little wobbly but for a starter set it's perfect. Adjusting the height is easy and the carrying case is great. If you don't have clips, you'll need to purchase some as they don't come with the kit.
I originally had the Sony CPA-11 and it lasted me before ipods even existed. If I can recall correctly I got it when you would carry a CD player as your main source of music. The only reason why I had to buy a new cassette adapter is because the cord of the Sony got caught in my door and was shut on it ruining the connection. So I went on Amazon and just bought the XM hoping it would do the same justice since it really doesn't take much for it to function. Was I wrong. The seller sent the item quickly which was a HUGE plus. But, the product itself is exactly what you pay for. I have the iPhone 4g and with the standard Magpul phone case and when I attempted to plug in the adapter into the phone it wouldn't work properly without me having to push down. All I would get when I plugged it in was a sound that didn't play music without me having to hold the adapter in to the phone manually. So maybe this works great for others but it definitely didn't for me.6/26/12 UPDATE: I just called the place to return the item and the company was great about getting my money refunded to me. No attitude or problems even though the item is under $4.00.
I have been using this AIO wirelessly for about 6 months now. As far as the print, copy and fax functions go I have no complaints. I have gone through two magenta cartridges, but have not had to replace any of the other cartridges, so for my use, the ink use is acceptable. Admittedly I print mostly in black and white, with the odd web page in color. I have printed very few photos. The ones that I have printed turned out just fine.I only used the scan function once. All I know is that the unit can scan one page to a JPEG file. I have not tried multiple page scans, nor tried to go to other than the JPEG format (I have a Canon scanner at school that lets me output multiple-page PDF files, which I do not think this scxanner will do).A big flaw initially was in the software. The unit would work for a few days after I installed the drivers, and then just stop. To get it working again, I had to reinstall the drivers. This drove me nuts until I installed the dirvers for the Photosmart 7200 series. I have had no problems since.I have a new Photosmart 7280 which I got before I got the driver problem straightened out, but now that the 6180 is working I see no reason to go to the trouble to set it up. As nearly as I can tell, the ony difference between the 6180 and the 7280 is that the latter can print on two sides of the page. When I need that capability I find it just as easy to go to Kinkos to have the document printed on two sides and bound at a reasonable cost.So, although the unit itself is just fine--five stars--I knocked off a star for the months of hassle I had with the drivers.
I have a little experience when it comes to FM transmitters and I have noticed that a lot of them have such a weak broadcast signal that I usually have to have the device in the back seat just to hear the music (my antenna is in the back of the car). This device works great anywhere in the car and I don't have to crank the volume up to hear the tunes. Very happy with my purchase.
Awesome storage capacity. Sony. Does it get any better? I don't think so! It is so nice just to be able to scroll through your movie list and not to have to mess with jacket covers and the like. Here is a little tip, I keep the covers in a plastic 8 1/2 X 11&quot; sheet protector in a three ring binder for reference. Not that much difference in price. Definitely worth it!!
I'm not sure why the previous reviewer had map missing map data. You have to select the proper map (see 1st comment under application).I used this device last week for a trip from Washington, D.C. to Denver, via Dallas and have the following:Map Data:- The map data contains a lot of town/zip-code inaccuracies. Use the zip code to look up addresses, especially rural ones.- Some street numbers are missing, even if the street appears on the map.- Some street numbers are not accurate to the location (off by hundreds of yards).Application (the first 3 were the worst):- It won't automatically change maps. I had to specify a destination at the Mississippi river, cross it, change maps & specify the real destination. History is tied to the loaded map.- If you aren't on a road (such as in a parking lot), it can't give you route data (instead of assuming the nearest road).- I had one rural address that it said existed, and couldn't plot a route. I noticed that it couldn't do the last little bit. I backed out about 2 miles and was able to get directions to there and once I got there, it could plot the last 2 miles. Go figure.- The "Sara" voice is annoyingly happy with an upper midwest accent (I think Chicago). No other American Woman voice. May try a British voice instead. Looks like you could replace them with your own (they are OGG files). Not sure I want my wife or daughter giving me instructions though!- Sometimes it would talk you through a highway split, sometimes it wouldn't.- Only about half a dozen of the last destinations are in the history. My Mio device has remembered all of them.- A couple of times the application exited on it's own with no comment from the device.- Private driveways are present (especially rural areas) and it gives you turning instructions to stay on the road which are not necessary.- Sometimes it gives you a 2 mile warning before a turn, sometimes it doesn't.- In 2-D mode, it won't keep North at the top, even if you try to select it.- In night-mode, only the map is darkened, not all the other display items, so it is still bright.- Power save mode should be disabled if the device is plugged in.GPS Receiver:- Doesn't provide battery data to the application.Good Points:- The directions are better than from my Mio C710 which likes to say: "Keep left. Keep left. Turn Right" and now that I'm in the far left lane....- I like the seperate GPS receiver (so I can move the N800 around the car).- The GPS receiver was sensitive enough that it didn't have to be on the dash.- Battery life was good. I swapped the car changer between devices every 3-4 hours.
The CDRs have worked very well and I received them as soon as expected. The overall cost was reasonable as well.
Actually, at first, I wanna buy D300+17-55mm f/2.8G. I think the D300 is a really good camera with a lot of advanced function. But the problem is you have to deal with the crop factor, that's how your 17-55mm become 24-80mm. So when you join in the family of full size sensor camera 3 years later,(the ASP size sensor camera will definitely be disappear) you will find your lens which actually is the most important thing for you can not suitable for the full size sensor, like 17-55mm. Nobody will use 17-55mm on your D3 or D3 mark2, right? So, I change my mind. I choose 5D+24-70mm f/2.8G. That means I do not have to buy everything new after 3 years when I change into 1Ds mark3 or something else.But, you have to know what is the meaning of 5D. 5D is 3 years old. Do not expect too much on some fabulous function. Please just foucs on the real image quality.And do not wait for the 5D mark 2. Everybody knows that the price will exceed $3000 in the first 6 months.
I'm not an audiophile, so I don't know the difference between the different specs of this model vs. others. But here is what I can tell you:-They sound good. They are exactly what I expected for this price range. Very clear sound and good bass. Good for gaming. Now I can turn the volume up a bit and not worry about waking my family. As soon I did so, I heard all kinds of subtle background noises in the game. Actually, to be technically accurate, I didn't have to turn the dial up, I actually turned it down, because the audio through the headphones was much more efficient than through the speakers. I don't know why this happens, but you get what I'm trying to say. I heard more at a lower volume.-They are very comfortable. This is important for those of you out there with big heads. As you can see from all the reviews posted here, nobody has complained about a tight fit, which is a very common problem with headphones. These fit nicely over the ear and don't press too hard.-The only down side to this model is the goofy design. You will look like a total nerd, so I use these at home for my gaming computer, not at work, where I would be hounded mercilessly by my co-workers. If you don't care about that, then I would be tempted to give them 5 stars.
Using the stylus to write is a little difficult until you get used to the format. Battery life is great and entering information is a snap. The menus are easy to understand and setup out of the box is super easy. Wife loves the product.
The cartridges arrived as promised on time. We had to use one black and one color and our printer was functional again.Best value online for replacement printer ink.
If your worried about the quality, Tripp Lite is one of the best! The price was great!
Pros: allows fast interaction with ipod. may be integrated with tons of optionals from kenwood. reasonable price. dual zone. excellent video quality. sound quality outstanding. full integration with ipod video using the right optionalcons: as the monitor is a mate lcd the sun may prevent you to see clearly the monitor. not free zone dvd. the optionals are quite expensive.conclusion: a very good option specially if you have an ipod video
LAPTOP BATTERY APPLE IBOOK G4 14" A1062 A1080 M8665 M8416 M8416G/A M8416Jthis new battery came to me with very low charge and does not fit seamingly to my Apple computer. It took a little doing to install it and the edges of the battery are sticking out and do not form a smooth surface. I would like to return it for anew onebut would like to speak to someone from GSI before I do . Thanks.Rena
it is not the power adapter for my gps so it just siting in the boxs
I purchased this unit last month, after borrowing a Nuvi 350 from my in-laws a few times. I decided I liked the features of the Nuvi 350 but also wanted the bluetooth option, so I ordered the Nuvi 360. The GPS unit works great - very accurate in getting you where you need to go. It is super convenient when traveling in unfamiliar territory and you need to find a hotel, gas station, area attractions, etc. The bluetooth option shows both the address and phone number of the business, and if your phone is hooked up through bluetooth you can dial the number with the push of a button. Depending on how quiet your vehicle is, it can sometimes be difficult to hear phone calls through the bluetooth feature, but I haven't used it enough yet to know if that will be annoying or not.
For 50 bucks, you can't do better. These speakers are great for outdoor deck parties and such. They can take plenty of power and still deliver a clear & clean sound with plenty of bass. I've mounted these on the thick wood of my deck and get a very good sound. I did experiment with placement for quite a while. (Note: make sure your amplifier has plenty of power if you're going to drive these speakers and interior ones as well.) I also like that these speakers come with good sturdy mounting brackets (many speakers don't). If you're an audiophile, you'll probably want something with a stronger midrange. If you just want to have great sound for parties - these will do fine.One year later: I left the speakers out all winter long. We had one of the worst winters in years, followed by a long, cold, wet spring. Plus a bird built its nest on top of one. The speakers still sound as good as the day I installed them. I probably won't leave them out next winter.
Excellent camera. Does an outstanding job on scenic shots with good color rendition and clear pictures. I've used it to take scenics of farms, fields, and some shots of red tail hawks and it has performed well. Good battery life using standard alkaline AA batteries.
Beatifully designed. Provides colorful sound with ample power for any living room or modest garden.Its a bit stingy on the treble side.Overall, compared to the UX-1000 (FS-1000 in the States) I bought a couple of years ago, I find the latter provides a better musical balance as well as a more straightforward and user-friendly remote control.The tuner provides both AM and FM and its performance and stability are excellent.
Bought this camera in Germany, and windows7 automatically downloaded drives. works great for skype applications - which is why I bought it-, good picture and videos. I am buying a second one for my brothers' birthday present-
I've used this for the past year in my LG VX-8350 cell phone with a built-in MP3 player and I recently bought one for a friend of mine with the same phone. 4GB is the max memory for this phone and I've had no problems. It will hold about 1000 songs.
We took our Canon S100 Camera on a 6-week trip and forgot our charger. Near the end of the 6 weeks, we finally needed to change batteries. The spare battery was still fully charged and worked wonderfully. The two batteries over this 6 week period worked for taking and viewing over 250 pictures using a 128meg flash card.
I can't understand why reviewers here haven't consistently rated these speakers at 5 stars. I have these speakers in my office and they sound truly incredible. Maybe it has something to do with room acoustics?I also have Monsoon MH500s at home. These sound much worse, both in terms of imaging and the level of distortion at higher volume levels.Given that they both cost about the same, I would go with the Altec Lansing.
Love them, can't beat the price. I use them on the airplane very often and they really do the trick. Put them on side by side with the Bose and really didn't discern a difference that would justify the price difference.
Not every single case is perfect - there a few bent ones and a few that do not want to close perfectly - but for the most part, these cases are great! I use a ton of DVDs, and this greatly decreased the amount of space I was taking up with all of them. Regular sized covers do not fit in these, but that was perfectly fine with me as I tend to make my own covers anyway. I will definitely be purchasing these again when I run out of cases!
I bought three of these, and three of the 'Micro' size. They're very heavy-duty, and well designed. The hinges rotate on a stainless steel axis, and the case itself seems unbreakable.I use them when rafting the Colorado, and have banged them on rocks, trailer frames, etc. without even a scratch. As far as water resistance, I've never hesitated to have them float or submerge when rafting - without a drop of water inside - evah.Pelican makes a great case - buy one, and it'll be around for a good long time.
The screen of my Handspring Neo was getting small scratches on the face after two years of use so I decided to spring and buy a pack of these screen protectors. The result is that my screen is protected, but there are some things about the protectors I don't like.Putting them on your system is fairly easy, as long as you follow the directions. I messed up the first one I put on by putting my fingers on the side that was going to be face down on the PDA. So after starting over, the protector went on smoothly. I didn't have any problems with bubbles on the screen like the other reviewers had. I had one or two, but they were easily taken care of with the included smoother.I'm not saying that it is perfect. I don't like the way the stylus moves over the screen now. It has almost a sticky quality when you are writing on it. It's not too bad, but it is annoying to deal with. The other problem is that the protector doesn't cover the entire screen. It leaves a small gap around the edge, about 1-2 mm. On my Handspring this is when dust and other assorted debris collect.If you are worried about your screen getting damaged, then these are a good buy. Just be forewarned, they aren't perfect, but they do get the job done.
We have (3) P3005 printeres in use. They are efficient and capable of handling even our heaviest workloads. We are pleased.
I ordered this model from Amazon in December just before Tivoli raised the prices to ridiculous levels. I paid $699 for mine and while I was awaiting delivery (it ended up being back ordered) Tivoli raised the prices by about 50 percent or more on their various models. Frankly, I think the version I bought was pretty pricey before the big markup in January of this year. I bought this model after listening to a Bose Wave radio and looking at reviews which said the Music System was better. I own a Model 1 and have been very pleased with it since day one and I knew what Tivoli can do with a single box, (and I wanted single box, not a multi-component stereo system) so I took the plunge. The sound quality seems quite good to me, but I am no audiophile. The CD player has the tendency to reject disks or have a failure in loading- you just eject it and reload. The problems are probably more related to dust or warps in the disks than any failure in the Music System. I like the symplicity of Tivoli's products- the reason I tried out the original Model 1 to begin with. They are not burdoned with numerous auxillory features that frankly most people wouldn't use. And of course the housing is furniture quality wood, not plastic and they look great- retro and contemporary at the same time. All this being said, I don't think they are worth the current prices that Tivoli is charging. I even scratch my head at $699 for one of these, but $999 is just ridiculous. Lastly, I think the instruction manual could use a little more detail.
I loved the sound quality of these headphones for the price, and the microphone was not too bad. The only problem I have had though, is that I am on my second broken pair. The volume control device keeps failing. I think wires inside the volume control are actually breaking. When I play with it for a while I finally get sound, but otherwise there they have completely stopped working. Last time a pair broke on me with the same issue, I called technical support and immediately after telling the rep. the problem, she said they would replace them without me even sending in the broken ones. That says to me, they must have been aware of the problem, and it must be a common problem.
This was exactly what I was looking. Compact, great sound quality, and inexpensive. iPod classic fits great and it works like a charm. Only thing I wish was different? The on/off switch should be on the front. The on/off switch is on the back and there is a standby switch on the top with the volume controls. This is fine when plugged in but you have to reach around back to turn it off when using batteries.
These are good frames. Nothing exciting, but they are as advertised. Good for school pictures and things like that. A decent value.
I kept skipping over pages by the dozen. I just couldn't stomach the terrible story line about the delinquent Ratliff family, and I am sure I did not miss a thing.Since The Secret History was such a magnificent, spellbinding story that kept me up at night because I just couldn't put it down, I was very excited about Donna Tartt's new creation. The moment I read about it in the paper, I put in a request at my library. While the story line did not quite appeal to me, I had faith in Tartt that she would deliver another masterpiece, and after reading the first few pages, I thought she had pulled it off. But the story quickly disintegrated into a pathetic mess. The characters are all unbelievable - literally - and I quickly began to thoroughly dislike every single one of them, including the very unrealistic Harriet. Honestly now, has anyone EVER known such a child? Tartt's prose is wonderful in places, but too many times, it is just overblown. The stereotypes are ridiculous, and I just couldn't believe that I slogged through more than 500 pages just to find out that there is NO ENDING!!!I am just glad I had done what one reviewer suggested - checked it out at the library. I wouldn't even want to pay the paperback price for it. What a great disappointment.
1993 Honda Accord EX Wagon. These adapters connect very tightly to new speakers and then to factory wiring connectors. Nice not to have to cut factory connectors off. These DO NOT fit the rear 4" speakers in roof or the 6x9" on drivers side wheel well.
I bought this product to use to extract data from the HDD of my old computers. It came with a small CD supposed to contain the drivers. I browsed the CD and all the drivers were for windows 98. I did not see anything for XP, Vista or Win7. I plugged the adapter in and nothing showed up on my computer when I browsed windows explorer. The adapter came with no instructions on how to get it working. I do not have a doubt that the product will work with proper drivers and good step by step instructions. My advice is Do not buy. Cheap things are often more expensive in the long run.
This headset works very well. The sound quality is very good, and the other party can hear me clearly.
I just got these a few days ago and so far they're everything I expected. They aren't noise cancelling but they do a pretty decent job at blocking out any outside noise (as good a job as my boyfriend's Sony noise cancelling headphones). Unlike the Sony's these also fit very nicely. I wear glasses so over-the-ear headphones tend to cause them to squish into or push my glasses off of my face. These fit well around my glasses and are very comfortable to wear. So far I've used these headphone for a few hours at a clip in trying to write my thesis and they've remained pretty comfortable. My only complaint with these is that the remote for the sub-woofer is a little weird to use (the control for it is a small wheel on the side that is a bit difficult to turn). Other than that these are great headphones. I highly recommend these for anyone who is looking for a decent pair of headphones to block out a lot of noise but doesn't want to shell out $100+ for a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones.
It is working great and does exactly what I wanted it to.So now for the bad news. It took many hours for me to get this working.This was designed to be used for Windows XP. Getting this to work on windows 7 took a lot of internet searching.1. I bought this "used like new" so when I got it, it had someone else's password set up on it. So it was completely unusable. After searching the internet I found that I just needed to hold down the reset button for 30 seconds. Got it working. Check2. You have to run the set up while it is connected to your router via ethernet cable. So I spent a lot of time unhooking the server and printer and going back and forth between the room it was to be put in and where my router is. Wouldn't be much of a problem, but I ran the set up many times until I finally figured out how to get it working with windows 7.3. Wireless conectivity is awful with the original firmware that the unit comes with. Updating the firmware requires the printer server and your set-up computer to both be plugged into your router via ethernet cable. This was the scariest part of the whole ordeal. It would lose connection even while connected with a ethernet cable. Lol. So I was very worried I would ruin the unit updating the firmware if something went wrong. Linksys does still have the firmware and instructions on their website, so that is a plus. After the firmware update, it works great.4. Now the worst part. When you run set up on your computer that has windows 7 it gives a message that it is not supported and will not let you install. So download the newest driver on linksys site and save it to a usb flash drive to use on all your computers to save time. It will need to be unzipped. Unzip to your desktop, do not just click open, because you will need to change the set up.exe and it will not work if you just click open.So once unzipped, right click on the setup.exe and hit properties. Click on the compatibility tab. Check the box to change your compatibility to vista service pack 2. Now it will install correctly on your Windows 7 machine. That is the easiest way to make this work. Thank you internet.5. Before you run the set up on each computer, make sure that computer has the printer drivers on it that you will be using.Other than that, it really goes quickly if you didn't have to figure out how to clear out someone else's personal password and update firmware and find a workaround for windows 7.I love not having to boot up a computer just to print wirelessly anymore.
I have two of these pieces of junk. One of them has messed up two PCs. Had I known that these items come with some ridiculous software on them, I would never have purchased them. I will never buy any SanDisk item again. I went back to my trusty Memorex and no problems.
The label says this contains Isopropyl alcohol and may not be suitable for LCD or other screens.I haven't tried it on my monitor nor do I intend to.Works great as a normal spray cleaner.
I'm a college student, and when the summer came around, I brought my desktop home. I left things like speakers, mic, webcam, and all those accessories at school over the summer. I needed a pair of cheap speakers for a few weeks while at home. These speakers are exactly what I was looking for. They look nice, fit in a usb port, and most importantly, were cheap. They are not for the audiophile however. The bass is very weak and they don't produce a high quality sound. They are good if you don't really care too much about sound quality and just need something to play sounds or music. Right now I'm using bose speakers at school, but those nice little dell speakers are good for whenever I go back.
Another reviewer stated "so easy, it's scary." Exactly! I had both the router and the pre-n notebook card both installed in 15 minutes. The software wizard was incredibly easy, and did all the settings. The router with the card (not included) increased my download speed by 10 times and gave me a greater range and strength of signal. I had been using the basic linksys and not only does this blow that away performance wise, the linksys was much harder to setup.I highly recommend this product!!!
I bought it one month ago at fry's electronics (...). The setup took 5 mins and it started to print. The speed and printout quality is good. The biggest bonus is I am no longer being ripped off by inkjet cartridges. It goes to sleep mode and you do not have to turn it off. It works nicely on my USB 1.0 hub. The only thing I do not like is when it wakes up from sleep mode and starts to heat the toner, the light in the ceiling dims a little bit. It must drain a lot of current when the toner is being heated.If you want to keep your inkjet printer to print digital photos, it is time for you to give up. You can have the digital pictures printed at costco at $0.19 per 4 inch photo. Do a simple calculation and you will see which is cheaper. By the way, the photos printed by costco is the same quality as that printed from a film. The only need for an inkjet printer is when you want to print a personalized birthday card for some body.I would like to give it a 4.5 star. Since I don't have the option, I round it to a 5 star.
I've had this player for nearly six (6) months now and have had no problems whatsoever. I have not experienced the problem that others below have mentioned with this sticking halfway through a disc. We've used it on vacations, at home, hooked up to t.v.s and have been pleased with this product's performance. The only drawback I have found is a slight distortion of the picture when I hook it up to a television, and play using the television screen, on certain movies that are widescreen format.Overall I would not hesitate to purchase this product. However, it might be wise to purchase an extended service plan.
Can rarely go wrong with a San Disk product. We own 3 of them for home and travel. Works always.
Since I bought this camera in July, I have run over 800 exposures through it. The Coolpix 950 takes some getting used to and the manuals are required reading, but this is a camera worth learning how to use. There are two manuals, one printed and one on CD-ROM, plus the Getting Started sheet. You need to look at all three; each contains information not present in the other documents.The macro capability is phenomenal. I have a picture of a dime that fills most of the frame. The ability to push the sensitivity of the CCD to ISO 400 and to overexpose by up to two f/stops allows even night pictures by available street light. The enhanced speed (at some cost in picture quality) also allows candids by available light. The Coolpix is also quiet in operation, even quieter if you shut off the discreet beeper that tells you that you have taken a shot.On the down side, you will have to spring for rechargeable batteries. I have gotten by so far with NiCd batteries plus a fast recharger. A ribbon on your lens cap is also highly recommended. I have also been having some trouble lately with my off-record-play switch, and there is some barrel distortion and color fringing in the lens at its wide-angle setting. The lens' focus at its landscape setting also seems a little questionable at high magnification. I also wish that the manual focus settings weren't so coarse and that it were possible to do a completely manual exposure. (You can set either the shutter speed or the aperture manually, but not both simultaneously.) There is a noticeable delay between pushing the button and actually getting an exposure. This is sometimes a problem for candids and sports photography and when working with animals, but I have still gotten successful pictures in all these categories, and the Coolpix is faster than most digital cameras in this respect.Other than these few small problems, I am happy with the quality of the pictures I have been getting, and it is small enough for me to carry on my belt for instant access. I could never carry a standard 35 mm camera with similar capability around like that. The Coolpix seems to be holding up well mechanically, even though it gets bumped now and again. (The extra batteries do get a little lumpy when I sit down, though!)
I've had this for around a month.Pros:-its Sandisk, so you know its coming from a reliable manufacturer-the size is perfect for transfering files, specially avi movies and large quantity of mp3-the speed, its seems to be about 30% faster than my cruzer mini (but what would you expect, copying things to 4gb instead of 1gb its goint to take some time!)I like the color scheme, its not golden as the pictures tell it, I mean if you strech your arm out, it seems to be golden, but when you have it in front of you, its like dark gray with metallic-The retractable usb arm seems to have a nice tight fitCons:-OK, the little key ring that came attached, it doesn't seem strong enough-The speed, I did some tests copying 970mb of data to both: the sand cruzer micro and this titanium, and to be honest, I didn't saw too much of a difference, but it could be me, who knows.Other thoughts:-Its suppose to stand a lot punishement, now, I've accidentally dropped it a couple of times, and its ok, but I'm not goint to roll my car over it-I like how much it weights-To give you an idea on the tranfer speeds, it took me about 13 and a half minutes to copy from my PC to the titanium 3.7gb of data and vice versa it took around 4 and a half minutes-And about deleting files, its like the other sandisk flash drive, its fast
I was a little leary of this product due to some of the other reviews but I went ahead and bought it. I'm glad I did. I had zero trouble setting it up, it functions exceptionally well. It's not a tank as far as tough materials go (so I'll try not to throw the mouse against the wall when I'm mad) and a couple of keys are not in the universal location (nothing critical) but it's a very nice set if you're looking for a bargain.
I too am one of "those" people that owns far more radios than I could ever reasonably use in a lifetime, but always find room for just one more. I blame it on spending 20+ years in the broadcast industry. Although digital tuning makes finding stations a breeze, I still prefer the old needle and dial for bandscanning. After reading the specs and a few reviews for the Kaito KA1107, I decided to purchase one myself, and feel it was money very well spent. The 1107 is a nicely-sized portable, being just a tad too large to fit in a normal pocket, but slips easily inside a jacket or backpack. The box contains the radio, a black carrying pouch, stereo earbuds, power adaptor, and a long section of wire antenna with a 1/8" plug on the end. The first thing I noticed is that it feels like a durable unit ready to withstand normal use long past its included warranty. The 1107 uses 4AA batteries that insert easily in the back of the unit. The battery door is hinged, and should be a standard feature on all radios. Another plus is that if rechargeable batteries are used, they can be recharged right in the radio with the simple flick of a switch located on the side of the unit. The 1107 has a small digital clock complete with alarm and sleep - an unusual but welcome feature for an analog radio. The power switch is located next to the dial light on the upper portion of the 1107. Both switches seem to have been designed for users with small fingers. FM reception is quite good, and can be switched from stereo to mono depending on signal conditions. The SW band has good sensitivity for a radio of this size, and uses a 3-step attenuator(L/M/H) to maximize reception. Shortwave reception is fantastic for this radio, and surpasses several digital sets I own that cost far more. 10 different shortwave bands are selected by a dial on the right side of the radio. The switch does feel a bit sloppy at times, but has yet to pose a problem. Normal AM selectivity and reception are very good, and aided by a music/news switch to tailor the sound quality to your liking. The Kaito version also has the extended AM band to 1710khz. The volume dial is located on the lower-front of the unit, is easy to read, and can fill a room with sound before distorting. The antenna swivels and extends a good distance with no flop or slop. The dial accuracy is either right on, or very close to frequency on all bands, and is aided for night listening by uniform dial illumination. An external antenna wire can be plugged into the side for just a bit more "oomph" if needed. For a breakdown:PLUS +:- analog for easy bandscanning- digital clock and alarm- excellent reception and sensitivity on all bands- batteries recharge inside radio- low price for performance ratio- well constructed- good overall audio with excellent FM stereo separation- uniform dial/clock lighting- no signal bleed or "ghosting"- rear stand folds out for angled table use- signals remain stable with no driftingCONS - :- analog tuning adds guesswork in finding some stations- light and power switches small for larger hands- band-select knob can have a "mushy" feel to it- only comes with a carry pouch instead of a protective case- no wide/narrow filter- no SSB receptionOverall, I'm very happy with this latest offering from Kaito. If you are feeling nostalgic, or like having a good all-around radio at a great price, then I would certainly recommend the 1107 as your next receiver purchase.
I really like this easy and straight forward approach to a great, hot cup of Joe. If you are more concerned about easy clean up then with hot, rich coffee --perked coffee is not for you. This percolator was reasonably priced and doesn't disappoint!
The sound quality on these headphones is excellent for the price. I use them at work to listen to music to drown out background noise and help me concentrate. They remain comfortable for longer periods of time than other headphones I have owned.My problem with this product (the reason why I give 3 stars instead of 4 or 5) is that whenever I shift slightly in my seat, or sit up, it shocks the hell out of my ears! I have never had any other headphones do this to me. It really is very painful, to the point where I cringe every time I move while wearing them. I'm sure this is maybe more the seat's fault than the headphones themselves. But I eventually went back to my less comfortable headphones for listing to music at work, and have these hooked up to my digital piano at home (which sounds awesome). Probably a rare problem, but watch out if you have problems with static.
The bag itself was VERY big, that that is exactly what I needed. I carry 2 laptops and a bunch of other syuff. The bag certainly can handle that.I have to question the condition I got the bag in though. It was permeated with the smell of cigarette smoke and the cell phone side zippered pouch was broken (zipper only connected to the teeth on one side. Other than that, it is a great bag.
Suffice it to say this is one great iPod. Other reviewers have covered all the wonders of these new Nanos, so I won't recover the same territory.There are a few caveats potential buyers should beware of however:--The dimensions are NOT the same as the 1G (first generation) Nanos. I purchased a set of lanyard headphones at a local store earlier this week and discovered the connector would not fit this new 2G Nano. The space between the dock connector and the headphone jack is not the same between the two models, so I realized I will have to look for a 2G-specific lanyard. Please note that any accessories that only plug into either the dock connector or the headphone jack should be fine--the lanyard however plugs into both, and the 1G lanyard therefore is incompatible.--Consider the new 2G dimensions also when purchasing any sort of covers or jackets for the Nano. The bulk of these products you'll find out there as of this date (September, '06) are for the dimensions of the 1G Nanos. The 2G Nano is a little slimmer and the edges are more rounded, so the fit will not be quite as snug.All in all, I can not recommend this new 2G 8GB Nano highly enough. However, if you are looking for accessories you may want to wait a while for them to hit the shelves. And if you're expecting any current 1G Nano accessories you may already have to fit, you may be disappointed.
The printer itself works great. The fax,copy and scan functions are easy to use and give great results. Photo prints are very sharp and clear with good color renditioning. The only problem I had was in getting the software loaded on my laptop in wireless mode. Tech support was pretty much useless. After 3 hours on the phone they pretty much gave up and sent me to the laptop tech support people who didn't have a clue what to do. A friend suggested that I try to install the printer hardwired to my router and that worked. A couple software problems have also arisen where the digital monitoring function or hp CUE software reguarly shuts down and the computer must be rebooted to restart it. This is an HP acknowledged problem but no fix is yet available.
I recently purchased this player for my birthday as a gift to myself and I am so pleased with it that I actually just got done ordering another one as a back up, just incase I break my first one.Very Happy, I love the Auto-Reverse feature because I listen to a lot of tapes at work and it saves me from having to stop my work to flip the tape over when side one has finished.Wonderful unit, and reasonably priced, Great for the Audio Book fan.
I have had Koss headphones in the past, Pro 4AA and QZ-99. The Koss Portapro is portable AND has great bass response. The work great with my Android phone and can be "rolled up" to be carried in my motorcycle jacket or computer bag without getting crunched. They are very light and do not feel heavy or bear down on your ears even after listening to music with them on all day. The sound is night and day better than any ear-bud could be and are almost as good as the Pro 4AA. They are "open air" headphones so you cannot match the bass to the sealed types, but it comes close. For $32, you cannot go wrong.
This palm pilot is great for people on the go. You can put so much information and easy access!I have had my address book filled to the brim and the calendar and all kinds of programs to include: Battle Ship, Chess, Tetres, and more games, documents that were 1028 pages long and more documentations. This little baby didn't evey bat and eye.It just keeps on trucking and works brillantly!
Nice and compact. Not heavy. Descent sound and simple buttons. Overall a really good buy.
The quality of these blank CD's has been excellent. I have a good burner, but it still requires good quality CD's to avoid creating coasters. After burning 20 CD's, I have 20 perfect disks - not a single coaster. What more could you ask for?
I bought these two months ago after reading all the rave reviews and was not dissapointed. I'm amazed that PortaPro are just $30. I own a pair of V-moda in-ear phones that costed me more than double the price, and a pair of Seinnheiser PMX60. I can safely say that PortaPro are FAR superior sounding than the other two. The best part is their bass. Mids and Highs are great as well. Pretty comfortable to wear. The only thing I'm not a big fan of is their 80's look. But headphones are for listening, so I'm over the looks. Highly recommended.
Great camera. I'm glad I finally bought it. The photo quality is excellent and it has a ton of capabilities.
My first ever iPod works very well. Nice to have your entire music library on it as well as podcasts and some videos.
I owned the Finepix S3000 for a couple years before I purchased this model about 6 months ago in late June of '04. I was EXTREMELY fond of my old camera so Fujifilm is where I looked first. I briefly consider a Sony and a Canon Digital Rebel but settle on the S7000 in leiu of the great reviews and amazing price."Dissappointed" isn't even in my vocabulary!Excellent camera - it is my S3000 plus a whole slew of additional features: much faster shutter delay and focus, better lowlight shooting, fully manual settings, greater megapixel rating.The things rules. I rarely leave the house without the S7000.Hats off to Fuju, AGAIN!
This is the second case i have purchased for my iPod. The first had a flip top, and it was alright, but it started making permenant scuffs on the screen... i just got this case today, and i LOVE it! it protects the screen and the dial and it's so secure! this is definitly worth every penny!!
Goes great with my portable DVD player. I love the pockets and space to put cords, accessoriesss and DVDs. It is very sturdy and easy to handle.
This is a great router easy to set up and super fast. Has many great features too such as the wifi guest connection and the usb port. Be sure to update the firmware before setting it up or you will have to set it up again. Plug it in follow the on screen promts and your ready.. :)
You can just fit the camera. Its very hard to fit even 2 batteries with it.
Memorex DVD+R 16x 4.7GB 100 Pack Spindle PrintablePrintable dvd's are a must have for those who want a nice label without damaging the dvd. This is a top quality product. I always keep a supply on hand.
I've owned Nikons all my life, so maybe my standards are too high, but this camera has some problems. The camera I purchased came with an artistic condition called &quot;Light leak&quot;, which puts a beautiful white arc on some of the pictures. It also takes very, very blue pictures. The shots look great on an island, but not in the snow. My boyfriend used this camera and I used my own Nikon to take the same shots, and his were much bluer. We both used Kodak film and got it developed at the same place. I also agree with the flimsy comment down below, and I don't understand how Olympus can claim this is a water resistant camera, if light is getting through to the film it can't be air-tight. Despite the drawbacks, it is the smallest and lightest 35mm camera I have ever seen. The slide-across lens cover is great, b/c it means you don't need a case for the camera. I'll be buying another one to replace this broken one, and hoping for the best.
I bought two pairs of these binoculars. The first pair never really focused properly and the second pair had it's eyepiece fall off after less than a year of light use. And of course, the warranty is useless since you'd have to pay for shipping.
Called Batteries Plus and their ATT 5200 model battery was $20. Ordered fromAmazon for less than $10 with postage. Can't beat it!
great, fast, works, perod.using it with canon powershoot s20 (3 megapixels), happy as can be.
This would be a wonderful product, except the printing is so faint, at first when you look at a labelled disc, you think you are seeing a blank disk. This is on the burning choice marked "best." I found virtually no difference between choosing "normal" or "best." I did not try "draft."The idea is great; it is not particularly well executed. Perhaps if there was a greater contrast between the background and the label burned, it would be easier to see.I used a BenQ 1625 CD/DVD Rewriter with Lightscribe and the burner is great. The label would be wonderful too, if it only were more visible.I used Nero's latest Lightscribe software and found it difficult and cumbersome to use. One must be willing to spend some time experimenting with this software to make it work and one must expect a fair amount of frustration for what should be a simple task. Nero could have included tool instructions, which are missing and are much needed.I think this is a great improvement on Sharpies for marking CD/DVD's, but perhaps future generations will improve it.Generally, it is slow. It took me a little more than 20 minutes to burn the label which consisted only of the Music Artist and the Title of the Album, five words in all. I do not object to the slowness, only that the contrast between label and background is hard to discern. You wait for a product that ultimately disappoints.I do not object to paying between 57 cents (in quantity) to 80 cents a disc for the Lightscribe media for special albums.I look forward to improvements in Lightscribe. It is truly a revolutionary idea. It feels as if it were rushed to market a little ahead of its time.When it is perfected, and I think that will not take much tinkering, everyone who burns will want to have one. Right now it is for early adopters only. However, the burner is fine and improvements in the software and blank media could come at anytime, so you may need nothing more than updated software and a new set of Lightscribe blanks.Ron Gollobin/Boston
with the actual sony battery being like 3x the price of this one, its a great alternative. i bought one for my friend who bought my cam off me (sony vx1000). he says it lasts him days at a time before recharging. he uses it for skateboarding so a lot of starting and stopping as well as long recording sessions. all my old sony batteries are losing theyre charge so i might have to get one myself soon!
Not bad, not bad....As with everything strange that doesn't belong in your body. Long or extended use at first can start to have an uncomfortable feel. Once I keep using it I'm sure I'll get used to it.Cable is a little extra long, which is fine since I can always wrap a little bit near my PC. The microphone swivels a little so you can either use it on your left or right ear and still have the mic pointing to your mouf to blabber into it. (I just hope it never gets too loose with extended use, but hey things break anyway right?)Overall I'd recommend it... although somehow I wish I could've gotten a wireless device... I'll keep this one and not have to hassle with batteries and the like. It does a good job and sound is good anyway.
I liked this product, the pictures loook OK, to get this quality with digital would be very expensive.
Makes a big annoying hum that is very distracting - I rarely use it and wish I had not bought it.
Those Of You Who Are Looking For Great crisp Sound, Look No Further. This Is The Pair Of Headphones You Want. Especially For Your iPod. The Main Reason I was Looking For Some New Headphones Was Because Every Pair I owned Had Poor Sound quality, Just Not Enough Volume And The Lack Of Surround Sound. But With The Grado Sr60 Everything is perfect. The Price Is Right. Infact I Would Have Spent $100.00 For Them If That were the price.
I have never had any problems with my Sony CD-Rs. In fact years ago I switched to Sony after having so many problems with other brands--and I have tried most of them. I got tired of burning a CD only to discover it was unreadable and had to trash it. I used to have about a 50-75% success rate burning CDs until I switched to Sony. There was one brand (in-house computer store brand) that was so bad I finally just threw out the remaining spindle full of blank CD-Rs because they were so full of defects.Obviously, I cannot discount what others are saying about their experience but my experience with Sony has been exemplary. It does makes me nervous to read about data becoming unreadable over time but so far so good with mine. I have Sony CDs I burned years ago that play just as good as the day I burned them--and I don't always take the best of care with them either.Based on my experience, I'll probably stick with Sony because Sony is truly the only brand I have not had any problems with. Although, I do seem to remember that Memorex performed fairly well also.I will definitely take the negative reviews to heart. Now that I have read about the possibility of data loss over time with Sony CD-Rs, I will invest in that 500 GB external drive I've had my eye on. I can then store a back-up all of my data and it will be available in the event I need to burn another copy of a CD down the road.UPDATE:With the negative reviews for Sony CD-Rs in the back of my mind, when I saw Memorex CD-Rs were on sale I decided to give them a try again. Boy, I should have listened to myself when I said I was going to stick with Sony. Not one of the Memorex CD-Rs would burn. I went through about 5 in a row. Not one! The minute I pop a Sony disk in, it burned as smooth as butter. Immediately thereafter, I dumped the brand new Memorex spindle with the remaining 45 blank CDs in the trash (Deja Vu, all over again).That's it for me. I will never deviate from what I know to be true again. For all I know Memorex reps could be writing those bad reviews of Sony. LOL! Sony has been infallible for me and with Sony I shall always remain.
I don't know how people survive without one...really.Besides all the benefits of easily recording stuff you usually miss, it does indeed make it easy to skip commercials. Here's the secret... do something else for awhile. Either wait till the recording is done or wait till 10-15 minutes after the program has started, then start watching. Soon as you get to a commercial, go to double or triple speed and blast past it.It becomes second nature. I even find myself getting irritated when I'm listening to the car radio because I can't pause or instant replay it.If you have some arcane hobby like railroads you can set up a search and it will record programs with that in the name or description.Worked great during the Tour De France, I clicked on season pass and they were recorded for me while I slept.I set up a schedule for America's cup and it is busy working away without any further attention from me.Great product that I use more than anything except the TV itself.
These speakers work great with both computer and iPhone. The subwoofer is very good along with the speakers themselves. They are great for all types of audio. I got mine at Office Depot for $25.00 and they are great and great for the value.
This was a replacement Zune for my husband he previously had one but dropped it and broke. I got this one instead of the hd because he is ruff on things and the hd is too fragile for him. I have the hd. We love Zune.
Purchased a one year replacement for my new counter top oven. Good idea for a one year warranty.
Maxell makes an excellent paper sleeve to protect CDs and DVDs from lying around gathering dust. The sleeves come in five colors: blue, yellow, green, red, and orange. This allows you the option of color coding types of CDs if you wish by putting all CDs or DVDs in one category into a certain single color sleeve.The paper sleeves are also particularly good when mailing CDs and DVD discs because they protect the disc while reducing the cost of postage. It costs less to mail CD and DVD media in paper sleeves than it does to mail the same CDs and DVDs in slim jewel cases. This savings alone should make these sleeves pay for themselves!They are also useful for people who have accumulated so many CDs and DVDs that to store the media even in the slim jewel cases now takes up too much room.Overall, these are good quality paper sleeves. I highly recommend these CD/DVD paper sleeves for people who want a practical alternative to jewel cases.
First off let me say the GARMIN ZUMO 450 GPS is GREAT and everything i wanted for my TRIUMPH SPRINT ST MOTORCYCLE, and with the addition of a 4GB SD card i carry over 800 road tunes with me and always know where im going or where im at, but this review is not about GARMIN, everyone knows there reputation of quality and technical support of GPS systems, this is about AMAZON who delivered speedy service and stood good for a mistake they made in there listing and description of the item of what it came with, although it was just one of the reasons i chose amazon to purchase this product along with there great price, this extra accessory made up my mind and made it a better deal than anyone else had, so when i recieved my garmin the extra accessory wasnt in the box, when i called amazon's customer support about the issue and they seen there listing was wrong they stood good for there mistake and sent me the missing accessory at no-charge with next day delivery, now that is customer service from a great company, thank you AMAZON, and for all thats reading this review and looking at the GARMIN ZUMO 450 and mainly if your a bike rider, get you one......you will love it! thanx a million AMAZON and GARMIN and see ya on the road!
Ok, what else is there to say? Worst headphones I've ever owned, except for earbuds that came with MP3 players. But I only paid $10 for them at Amazon, so I didn't bother to return them. Good enough for the kids to use on the computer or in-car dvd.FWIW, I later gave Sennheiser another chance, for some reason. I got PX100's. Now that's a good headphone. Pretty outstanding, actually. So thumbs down on the HD201, but Sennheiser is still redeemed.
This lens is an excellent general use lens for either a digital crop (Rebel, 40D, 50D etc) or full frame camera (5D, 5D MKII) although its slightly less appealing on a crop camera as the zoom range isn't quite as wide as on the full frame but still very respectable. In fact for a complete review of my thoughts on this great little performer check out the complete article [...]
Nice gray molded patch cable works great if you're computing close to where you'll be hooked up to the network. I use this in my dorm, so I'm very close to the plug in. If you're going to be farther away from the network plug in, get a longer cable. I'd definitely recommend Belkin cables to anyone!
I needed a cable and this one is well built. It plugs in easily and I had no problem installing it.
Despite it's cheap appearance, this Oppo player produces a stunning picture (hdmi). The sound (optical out) is equally marvelous. The only thing about the DV-970HD that I don't like is the dvd tray, which seems flimsy. This is certainly not a reason to not buy this player, though.
The JVC XLPG3B portable CD player is easy to use and gives good quality sound for everything from new age to hard rock.This CD player seems to go through batteries a bit quicker than some other portable CD players that I've had in the past,but battery life is still decent.Overall,this unit sounds good and gives solid value for the money.
The Link Depot cable is great and works fine. It arrived on time and I recommend this product for anyone looking for an HDMI cable.
The sound quality of the speaker and the convenience are great. The problem is battery life. I only get a total of 2-3 hours listening time before having to replace the batteries. I find it costly when using alkalines - and inconvenient when using rechargeables.
I bought one box of these things, wincing at the price, and they worked fine. When I went back for another box I vowed that I would find a cheaper way next time. These mailers at almost $1 per are simply way too expensive. Even $.50 per would be way too much.Instead this time I went to bubble mailers. Any abuse strong enough to break a DVD in a bubble mailer would also be enough to break it in a stiff cardboard mailer so I don't think you are really buying an extra protection. Here on Amazon there are people offering the bubble mailers in quantities of 100 or even 250. The price is more attractive.
Great product! Makes it a lot easier and faster to transfer data as I eliminates having to backup data onto a device then transfer it over.
I purchased this at CompUSA. An annoying experience because of all the "extras" they try to sell. But anyway, once I got it home I was very pleased. It's not the "prettiest" laptop around but it has a VERY solid reliability ranking - right up there with IBM (which are much more expensive).Pros:- Big screen- Decent sound- Manual volume control !!! (really nice feature)- CD RW/DVD combo drive- Toshiba reliability- Price / valueCons:- Must be very careful with CD drive - could break easily cause it's the pop out type (keep small kids away).- Touchpad buttons a little flimsy (I use a mouse anyway)I'll mention it again - laptops break! So I wanted to get the most reliable brand. I have a toshiba cordless phone that has given me many years of trouble free service (not so with other phones).Overall, considering the price and reliability, this is a no-brainer in my opinion. If you need a laptop, this one is great.
This item is okay, but it really doesn't slice vegetables very well at all. It mashes most vegetables instead of slicing them. I went through the book twice and I am using the right blade cone, but I'm not very impressed with this item.
Do not get challanged with other products like sony. Just go for it.
Over the years I've owned 4 of this exact model of Kensington Orbit trackball, and I hope they never discontinue it. Simple in design and functionality, with plug-and-play it installs quickly and unproblematically with no need for software (although it comes with software if you want it) and lasts a long time. I have them for each of my computers, both at home and at work; I haven't owned 4 because they break, not at all - my oldest one is over 4.5 years old and still going strong, no weaknesses in it's operation.I see other reviewers have noted stalling problems - but for my part I've never experienced that problem with any of my copies. I did have an earlier model of the Kensington Orbit ([...] ), years ago, that wore out and had connection problems, but never with this newer model of Orbit.I haven't liked Kensington's newer trackball designs - too big, too many bells and whistles for my needs/taste - so I keep going back to what works. The Orbit is a reliable workhorse and reasonably priced - can't find a fault with it, and as I said, I'm a repeat customer.
My son first saw a periscope on Curious George (the Spy Monkey episode) and was of course immediately fixated. As a special treat I got him this periscope and he has enjoyed playing with it. It is very sturdy and so far has lasted numerous months. The enjoyment my son has had so far has been well worth the money I paid for it. I took away one star due to the fact that it is a bit bigger and bulkier than I thought it would be.
Do not make the mistake I made and think it will work on your iMac though! I mistakenly purchased this for mounting my iMac. It states clearly for Cinema Displays! My bad! LOL! however the quality is outstanding and will do what you want it to do very very well!
very happy with the quality of the pics but most of it...it's size..it is really really small one...but really powerful for it's size...overall performance is pretty good..had it for a week . everything looks good till now..except for the sd card provided with it..it's practically useless.You can take only 8-9 pics at full resolution.Would definately suggest everyone to buy atleast a 512 mb card but overall i m satisfied with the purchase and Amazon's service is as usual "A" rated
Works better then I though on photo. Prints faster then my old one.
I received these headphones for Christmas. My primary reason for wanting them was so that I could play video games at whatever volume I liked without having to worry about disrupting anyone else. I'm coming at this from a slightly different angle from many of the reviews I've seen here, as I've never used a "good" pair of headphones for home theater/gaming, so I had almost no expectation for how they'd change my experience.Pros:These headphones were simple to set up and hook up. The ear cups are really comfortable, and allow outside sound to flow in very easily, as other reviewers have noted. The recharging/cradle feature is extremely convenient. The sound quality is remarkably good, although I can conceive of slightly better sound quality, which is whay this isn't quite getting 5 stars all around. It is, however, pretty phenomenal sound for all that. Games feel good and immersive, the frequency response on these headphones means I'm now hearing parts of the game music and sound effects that I didn't even know existed before.Cons:Almost none. I only have two complaints:1) these headphones plug in via RCA cable. That's understandable, however it is completely ridiculous that they plug in via an ATTACHED set of RCA leads. Particularly when you note how thin and poorly shielded those built-in leads are. I would much rather have RCA jacks on the base unit to which I could have connected an RCA cable of my choosing.2) Due to the poor shielding on the RCA cable, I had to spend about 20 minutes trying to find a way to route my wiring such that the attached leads weren't coming anywhere near any power cables. Normally, you can get away with running perpendicular to a power cable without picking up a 60Hz hum, but not with these. The net result is that finding a good place to put the base unit can be tricky, and your "ideal" location may simply not work.Now, overall, I still LOVE these headphones. I feel like both of my objections are the result of one simple design flaw, and that once you accomodate that flaw these headphones perform beautifully. I'd highly reccommend them to anyone looking to keep the peace while gaming in comfort. :)
Ordered this for my bonus room . I am using this with epson 8350.So far I have had no issues. The manual re-tract and pull down mechanism is working fine. I will update this review if I find any more issues.Very happy with the quality of the screen. No wrinkles so far. I got this screen after reading some bad reviews on elite screens.Packaging was good. arrived on time via fedex.FYI. the package does not come with installation screws and hooks.The did a ceiling mount and it is very easy to install. However you have to make sure you have the hooks lined up exactly 98.5 inches apart and that you need to have the hooks on the ceiling are precisely aligned and into a ceiling stud.I would suggest that you plan your installation, find your studs, and take all the measurements before ordering the product.This one has worked out well for me and my bonus room.thanks
I bought this unit from a local retail store as it caught my eye and was on sale. I have this unit set up in my bedroom, connected to my Roku M1000 Soundbridge to listen to online radio stations.... and the sound is amazing.I listen mainly to high energy rock/dance... with the occasional evening of jazz and downtempo... and all genres sound fantastic on this thing.
The Griffin iTrip is a great and inexpensive solution for listening to your iPod in the car. I was shocked at how fast and easy it was to set a station and start listening to music; it literally took 10 seconds to set! It also charges your iPod which is great for long road trips.
My Son is an art and architecture major at Harvard and uses his camera all the time. He used to borrow a Manfrotto tripod from the school but one wasn't always available. This coupled with the 055XPRO tripod is a step up. The nearly infinite positioning and robustness is what he likes best.
This camera is great for taking on trips. It is so easy to just pop into a pocket and take out whenever a good shot comes along. It would be great if the zoom was more powerful - but with good mega-pixels, we just zoom in on the computer and crop out the extras.
I've had this UPS for 5 years before the battery died. I bought a new one because I couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. I bought a new one because it died. The only problem is that when the power goes out it makes a loud screeching noise when its on battery mode that you cant seem to turn off. I've been woken up many times by black outs or brown outs because of the loud noise. It also weighs almost a ton, and has such an old connection to connect it to your computer that I've never been able to actually use the connection on any computers I've used it with, so that makes the monitoring software useless. Still, its a wonderful device that really lasts. Its a great thing to have in an emergency, and its great for protecting your computer from power surges and power outages!
This transmitter should be taken off the market! The connector did not fit the lighter properly, which seemed to create excessive static; it was completely useless. After several emails to IPodAccs, they agreed to send me an upgrade once I provided payment to cover the upgrade difference. The upgrade works okay, but is not close to the quality of the previous transmitter that I lost recently. If I had to do it again, I would pay the extra money to receive the best quality possible; you get what you pay for when it comes to this type of product. I have to admit that I was somewhat disappointed that they were initially unwilling to resolve the problem, however, after a litte persistence, they conceded. With that said, I didn't have to involve Amazon.
This was just what I needed to connect my Mac Mini (mini-jack) to my Sony receiver (Toslink).
I have been using GPS products for over 15 years, primarily in a boating application. Most of that experience is with Garmin, and some with Furuno. I also have quite a bit of automotive GPS experience, as we have had at least one vehicle for the last 4 years with factory GPS installation.For the last 2.5 years, my experience is with my wife's Infiniti GPS. You would think with it being an Infiniti that it should be a good set-up, but it is not intuitive, and there is a long sequence of actions one must perform just to punch in the address of a destination.This C340 by Garmin is just great. It is so intuitive, that even a novice will be up and running in about 5 - 10 minutes. The touch screen is great, and no need for a user's manual whatsoever. They really made this thing fool-proof. Apart from the obvious benefit of taking you where you want to go, this unit has a great selection of restaurants, and a feature that allows you to interrupt your route, stop at a restaurant, and then get you back on course.This unit is not only nice because of what it does, but also because of what it does not do. It does not try to show you too much of the map, which would be a problem because the screen is not real big. Granted, the Infiniti display is nicer, but that is where the advantages end. I recommend the c340, and do not regret the $650 I just dropped on it.I also have to throw some praise at Amazon, as this unit got to me in three days at the regular rate. Great job.
This screen is easily portable and quick to set up. Worked perfectly for my small presentation (10 people) with my Viewsonic PJD5111.
I bought this for my laptop because, like others, I HATE touchpads. And this little mouse is just perfect. Works well, plugs right into the USB port, and my laptop (which has Vista) picked it up automatically and I was using it right away. At first I wanted a wireless mouse, but I've used wireless before and they were more of a pain than they were worth, so I wanted to try a wired mouse and I really like this one. The cord is short (so I'm not constantly fighting a wire) and wraps around the mouse for storage and I don't have to worry about it 'dying' on me because I forgot to charge it.It's smaller than a standard mouse, yes, but it's not so OVERLY tiny that it becomes a pain to use. Even my boyfriend uses it with no problems and he's 6'2 and has pretty good-sized hands and he says the size of the mouse doesn't bother him.If your USB port happens to be on the left side of your laptop (and you're right-handed) this probably won't work for you because the cord wouldn't be long enough to string all the way around the back of your computer to reach comfortably to the other side. But if the USB port is on the right side or even in the back, you should be just fine.I personally love the way the cord wraps around the mouse itself for storage. You just wrap the cord into the side grooves, snap the USB plug into place (which covers the optic lens) and drop it into your laptop bag.Very pleased with this mouse all the way around.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sound. IT doesn't have that tinny sound like a lot of the portable smaller stereos. IT's for my daughter's bedroom and it's the perfect unit.
These speakers were purchased for office use and occasionally for on the road. They are a great look and compact. The sound is decent and should not be confused with higher end speakers. They serve the purpose for which they were intended as far as I am concerned as I purchased them to play my NANO I-pod. I do recommend them.
I own a Canon Rebel EOS T1i/500D and it fits beautifully with the 18-55 kit lens attached in this sturdy bag. It has a nice pocket inside the inner top that has a great vinyl flap that keeps the zipper pull from scratching the back of the camera. It holds memory cards and wipes really nicely there and the pocket on the front is roomy enough for the battery and charger. Very compact + Very portable + Very easy to carry around + Very high quality = Exactly what my DSLR needed. I am an amateur at photography and just needed a great case for carrying and storage. This one is a great deal and I would recommend anytime.
had it for over 3 years and two cameras with no complains.
I haven't had any problems with this cord, and the length is perfect for my setup. I was previously using a 3 foot cord similar to this one and it was way too short for as much as I need to move my monitor around (for gaming and watching movies on Netflix from my PC). The quality and picture is great overall.
Cheap and appears to have no noticeable effect on my pictures. I wanted some protection for this non-removable lens. I realize that such use of filters has both supporters and detractors.
I have a lot of Hi8 tapes (all family memories) that I needed to transfer to DVD or other kind of storage because of technology changes. I bought all the software and hardware needed for the job. This camera was going to be used to read the tapes and allow transfer of image and sound to editing equipment. It turns out the camcorder could show pictures but the sound system was dead. I tested the same tapes, replacing this camera with cameras I borrowed and determined it was faulty. Unfortunately, I was distructed by many important things (I wanted to save those memories because my wife had just passed away!) and did not return the item on time. I felt betrayed because the project was important to me and this item was advertized as "Like New, in original packaging"! Since then, this camcorder is sitting in my storage room completely useless. This bad purchase has kept me away from Amazon.com for quite some time!Theo
This boom box cannot have batteries in it when it is plugged-in to an electrical unit. It says this explicitly in the user guide that comes with it. So that means, you have to take the batteries out if you want to plug it into the wall. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true. It also didn't come with an adaptor for the new smaller Nano. It just comes with an adaptor for the old Nano - but there's no way to know this when you try and put your new Nano in, it just doesn't fit and you don't know why. The unit is very heavy after you put in the 8 C size batteries. I'm returning it and getting a Logitec unit instead. Bummer that Amazon is making me pay for the shipping to return it because they say the reason for return is my fault. I wouldn't have bought it if I had known what I know now.
I had a devil of a time locating a supplier for this device! D-Link was reporting out-of-stock for awhile and one morning, at 6:30am I found it available from D-Link. Apparently the demand is so high that they sell out within a day of the shipment coming in. Anyways...I ordered the DNS-323 to allow me to store my DVDs for streaming to my HTPC in the living room. Setup was very simple but beware that using Firefox for a browser with this device will get you nowhere until after formatting. Also, although not mentioned in the very scant documentation, you will need to power-off the device after formatting a drive and re-power it for you to get anything on your browser-based setup. Otherwise everytime you browse to the device the only option it will give you is to "format drive".Although it has a gigabit ethernet port, I am using it on a 100mpbs network and find it to be incredibly fast. I usually don't like D-Link products because I find they tend to fail after awhile of being on, but in this case the DNS-323 appears well-built and is very easy to use for my purposes.i am running two Western Digital 500gb drives with firmware 1.01B in standard mode and had no problem at all getting it to recognise the drives. The earlier reviewer who had problems may want to upgrade to the newest firmware that allows support for (in addition to) 750gb drives.Although I haven't tested it, the USB port only allows support for a USB printer but since the internal operating system is based on Linux, I expect this to change very soon to support an external USB hard drive or other USB devices.Again, for my purposes I use it to store backup copies of my DVDs for streaming to my HTPC and it works fantastic for that. I especially like the configurable power-down timer for the hard drives. I have mine set for 30 minutes and, if nothing is being read or written to the drives in that time, it powers down the hard drives to save energy and wear (who watches DVDs 24/7 anyway?).I have not used the advanced features yet (Ftp, Backup, etc) but would imagine that it would work well in that regard. Availability is sporadic as everyone seems to want a NAS with these features. I'm just surprised it took so long for a company to come up with the idea of using SATA drives in a NAS for a reasonable price!Happy in Houston.
I have two other belltronics radar detectors, and this one is of the same quality you would expect from the best radar detectors that are out on the market. It gives you plenty of advance warning without to much of the false alarms. As with any detectors you have to know they are just a tool that identifys radar traps. you must pay attention to your surroundings and it will provide you with safe fast alerting alerts. great detector, stay with belltronics and you can drive with confidence knowing you will be among the first to know when the police are around.
This is actually a great product for the price paid. It does not have any "bells and whistles", but it is very easy to use, small, inexpensive, and has very good sound quality, contrary to the other reviews I have read. When I initially plugged it in, I heard a lot of the static others have mentioned. All I had to do to get rid of that was turn the volume way down on my MP3 player and then turn the volume up on my stereo. No more static.
I own two XS-1000 and one XS-1500 Back-UPS units (also use BX1000 and BR1000 designation). Each is in service, with the XS-1000 units loaded to about 250 watts and less than 300 VA and the XS-1500 loaded to 500W/600VA. Each of these units has failed with symptoms like those described by other writers (overload light suddenly comes on and cannot be reset normally). Unlike the other writers, I repaired my units myself. Yesterday, one of the 1000 units failed again, repaired again, same problem ...It is significant that I live in a region experiencing frequent power fluctuations and outages, hence need for a backup UPS. It is also noteworthy that circuit boards and circuit designs are essentially identical for the 1000 and 1500 models, with extra battery connections and a fan being prominent additions for the 1500 model.In all instances, one or more of the six simulated sine wave switching FET transistors (34N20, IRF640B or similar 20NQ20) failed shorted. This, incidentally, correctly causes the overload indicator to come on, since the on-battery circuit is then definitely overloaded! This protective action in fact saves major parts of the unit from further damage, including battery overheating and possible explosion.Qualitatively, the APC units are very well constructed and seemingly well designed. Additionally, the 34N20 FET transistors are a good choice for this application, and thus the failures are surprising. Several possibilities are suggested: (1) There is a latent quality defect in the transistors. Once one of the six fails, others will fail quickly until the DC/DC inverter stored energy is dissipated; (2) A momentary under or over voltage condition causes the AVR autotransformer circuit to switch in at about the same time the unit attempts to go on battery, possibly resulting in energy stored in the transformer being dumped into the 34N20 switching bank and exceeding a transistor's surge capacity; (3) One of the relays sticks or AVR/backup relay combinations "make before break" during a momentary utility outage or glitch.Whatever the cause, it seems evident based on my three (now four) unit failures and those similar ones reported by other writers, that this defect, though perhaps infrequent for most customers, is nevertheless an issue for potential buyers who most need backup protection.APC telephone representatives, though friendly, are not very helpful; the company is unwilling to provide a circuit diagram or even a block diagram of their products. Shipping costs are high even if the unit is still in warranty. Until this defect is acknowledged and corrected, these otherwise attractive units may not be suitable for use under the very conditions for which they were designed.
I purchased these after having a terrible experience with another brand (Sony). The other brand took forever to create part of a backup set, only to fail the consistency checks at the end for several disks. I took back the Sony discs and researched the user experiences on Amazon. The Verbatim discs worked quickly and flawlessly during the backup process.
Can't understand why it doesn't work with the Canon 30D, but does with many other Canon cameras. There seems to be no wireless remotes for the 30D. It does work fine with the XT.
I received in good condition. I am giving as a Christmas gift so I don't know if it works yet.
Just purchased this from Circuit City, and installed it. From the moment I used the S-Video output, my jaw has been on the floor. The output to tv is AMAZING to say the least, even with my 20" CRT tv. That says a lot, not to mention that this thing can output to a monitor and tv both at once. In short, go buy this now!
I selected this tv after a great deal of review reading and comparing brands. I have never bought a new tv before, let alone an lcd one. I had a select amount of money to work with and wanted to get the most for my money. I am extremely happy with the tv. It was easy to set up and the remote is fairly easy to figure out. The directions are clear and easy to follow.
The product is excellent as stated in all the reviews. The on the fly DPI changing is truly useful and excellent for FPS. However, I like to add the the one review that said the batteries last only a few days before having to change. For me, a hard core gamer that plays hours on end of games, I am constantly changing the batteries, even in middle of games. I am guessing the batteries last around 1 hour of constant use for me now. They use to last a lot longer but after a few months they are not lasting as much. Logitech refuses to exchange the batteries OR EVEN SELL extra ones to you unless they are going dead in 15 minutes or less. 15 minute life on a mouse battery is just too short, they need to offer to either exchange the battery and/or offer to sell you the batteries if you get 1 hour or lower of usage out of them. Even when they were new I still had to change them around 3 times a day.
This is my 3rd digital camera. I owned the Canon s100, which because of its size it's OK, but I was never amazed with the pics I got, specialy in the dark. Then I got the Nikon Coolpix 775, which I was never happy with, I think the Canon s100 was better; then I found this WONDER... the Canon S40, and now I can say I'm amazed the great camera this is. I wont change this camera for any other in the market today.In brief, if you are looking for a realy GREAT digital camera, this is it. I recomend this for amature or advanced users. I use ofoto printing and have the best prints you can imagine, even large 20 x 30 inch posters with great resolution.I do recomend a 128MB flash card or larger.
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Total pain to get bluetooth recognized. Keybrd/mouse IMMPOSIBLE to connect sometimes, still need to leave corded mouse/keygrd connected to enable the Logitech combo. Tech support is a JOKE because the reply form won't allow you to enter your phone # because of a bug in the software. I'll use it til I get sick of it then I'll throw it out, its not even wasting my time to return
Great mp3-------just the right amount of song memory. SOoo fast with computer--I got my songs on in less than 5 min!!! Small and compact--perfect for jogging. BUY THIS MP3-IT IS WORTH IT!
I use my CMS drive exclusively for insurance purposes. My desktop computer is full of valuable data (finance files, work files, iTunes Music, pictures, etc.). I wanted a solution that will allow me to recover from a hard-drive disaster. Recently, while updating my BIOS, my motherboard crashed. I had to wait several days to get a new motherboard. In the meantime, if I had a hot-swapable drive (ex. CMS), I could have plugged the drive into the USB port of my laptop and I would have been good to go. Unfortunately, I did not and I was dead in the water for a few days. The BounceBack software included with the drive is easy to use and allows you to customize/schedule backups. I have not use the CMS drive to boot from, so I cannot speak to this aspect. But, hopefully, if the need ever arises, the drive will be successful.To summarize, the CMS drive & BounceBack software appears to be the best external drive/back-up solution available. However, it is more expensive than the alternatives. I believe the CMS drive is the only external hard-drive that can convert to an internal drive (unscrew the case and viola, an internal drive).P.S. For the ultimate back-up solution, you should also back-up your data files onto DVDs periodically and put them in a safe deposit box (ex., a fire destroys your home and computer and CMS drive).
The Audio-Technica ATHM40FS Precision Studio Headphones have preformed to the level I have come to expect from Audio-Technica, which is to say excellent. I highly recommend these if you are looking for an over-the-ear set of headphones. They are comfortable and when controlled by a headphone splitter amp allow the ability to set the volume to your personal comfort level.Just a week ago I set my father up with these while he watched War Horse and I enjoyed his reaction. For the first time in years he was able to actually hear the movie dialogue. I use them regularly to allow me to watch a program after everyone else has gone to bed.
After four years of heavy use I finally disposed of the first Lenmar battery I purchased here. Great product and will continue to buy these for my camera.
Pros- Size- Durability- Price- Clip on function- Long Charge LifeCons- Only can be charged through computer (w/o buying more equipt.)- Shuffle mode is not completly random- Earbuds are cheap (I hate the Apple ear buds, though a plus is that you can sell them new on eBay for $20+!)My arm would actually get sore from carrying my iPod Video on my arm for long runs. So I bought this iPod Shuffle and no problems anymore as this is the most comfortable mp3 player you will ever use... just clip it to your shirt, shorts, pants or whatever and you are set to go.
What can I say. Had it for over a year now and now problems at all. It has worked flawlessly. I use in digital camera. A have taken many pictures on it and offloaded images. Never had an error.
The camera is a little heavy but well built. Layout of controls is good and it's easy to manipulate. I enjoyed this camera a lot in the first two years and got good pictures. However, autofocus of the lens had problem a year ago. At begining, it could not find focus at telephoto. The motor kept busy and you cannot press shutter down. Now it refuses to autofocus even at wide angle. So far, the lens works fine manully.
When the time came to replace my clunky "tailed" mouse, I knew I wanted a wireless and that it had to be optical. I was originally going to buy the V400 because of it's small size, but this mouse's features kept bringing me back to it. I'm now glad I bought this one.Some of the things I like about it:1. I can launch Media Player with one button. Same with play/pause once a file is loaded.2. I can control PowerPoint shows from the mouse. This is great, because if I want to move away from the podium to emphasize something, I can just take the mouse and keep the show rolling.3. The precision is excellent for business and even most of my technical applications. Note: this is NOT a gaming mouse, although you could use it for that if you're not too hard core.4. The batteries last a long time - about six months on average and that's with daily use.5. The controls are well-placed and it feels good in my hand.Now the downside:1. It takes up a lot of space in the computer bag.2. There's no garage inside the mouse for the USB dongle, so you have to keep up with this.3. It won't work very well on really shiny surfaces. You can overcome this instantly by just placing a piece of paper under the mouse.Overall, the positives far outweight the negatives for this mouse. It does exactly what I need it to do, and I'm glad I got it. I recommend it without reservation.
I keep the screen down at all times. The picture looks great as far as I am concerned. Better than on a sheet, I suspect.
Not just this JVC camcorder, but all of them will have the "safeguard mode error" pop up and the unit will be rendered useless at that point. Just say NO to JVC.
My Nikon FM's have well over a million miles on them. They were with me through the best years of my life. They never failed me. I went with the D40 because Nikon never let me down. When I picked it up and started shooting It all felt so natural. It is intuitive. Handles like a european road car. The quality is great. It has been just plain fun to shoot to my heart is content load them on the computer and enjoy. My only problem has been to many good shots to print. The ink is going to bankrupt me.Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
A previous reviewer pointed out the same problem I had. I was specifically looking for a 2-prong adapter. The listing for this item goes out of its way to claim that it is a 2-prong adapter, but what I got was a 3-prong adapter. At this point I'm just glad to have my laptop working again, but I feel like I've been misled.
When I got this item Today, I thought it was a good product. When I went to go put it on it all ready had been scratched! The case I bought 1 Hour ago was scratched and was impossible to get off. When I finally got it off, the dust on the inside of the case had scratched my Ipod Video. It was even worse scratched than before.Do not buy this product it scratch's your ipod.
These small speakers are great for use with a laptop and an iPhone. The sound quality is very good for the size and are a good value. The only negative is that the bass is not as good as I had expected. I definitely recommend these speakers.
I like Lexar cards; I have five of them and have never had a problem with them. In fact, my puppy got ahold of one, and despite some major bite marks it still is going strong.
Before buying this mouse I (sometimes) used an older Logitech &quot;cordless&quot; mouse, designed for desktops. The transceiver portion of that system sat at the end of a cord, and though technically the mouse was not corded to the computer, it was too hard to manage that system when connecting to my laptop.So I am delighted to get a system really designed for laptops. The mouse is right sized, large enough but smaller than a desktop mouse. And the transceiver is a little two inch stick that plugs into the USB.Wheel: I take that for granted nowadays. But I really appreciate this newfangled &quot;on/off&quot; switch they have invented. My old desktop cordless mouse ran out of gas every month and need a battery replacement. So mostly it sat unused.There's really not much bad I can say about this mouse. Looking for one thing: I wonder if I will ever bump the transceiver stick into something and break it off.
After a bad experience with a Belkin SOHO KVM, I ended up getting an IOGear MiniView III 2-Port KVMP. After 3 or 4 hours of use I'm 95% satisfied. The display is as clear as I expect it to be (which is to say, perfectly). There's no delay when typing or moving the mouse, even when typing fast. Occasionally, I will get a stuck key for a fraction of a second, but it's very rare. USB sharing seemed to work perfectly. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that F12 worked as [Eject] on the Mac side. There's also less than a second of delay when switching between machines.The only real problem I have is that I switched the KVM's on screen display activation key to [scroll lock] [scroll lock] from [ctrl] [ctrl], but Apple keyboards apparently don't handle F14 exactly the same as Scroll Lock, so now I can't access the On Screen Display. Pisser, but not a huge deal since I can still switch machines with the [ctrl] [shift] [option] [#] command. A minor complaint is that I can't disable the beep that happens when machines are switched.Definitely a nice KVM.
This charger is great. I have been testing it out most of today. It totally works, I was a little freaked out when it came in the mail and the packedge said it would not work with my Ipod Video. After doing some research I found out it would work fine. The only thing that is not compadable is the part that holds the battery & Ipod together. I will be traveling to India in a couple of weeks and it will take me about 30 hours of travel to get there and 32 to get back. Looking forward to giving this a real road test (will be making this trip a couple time a year).Pros: It work's, AA battereies are available just about everywhere, I can catch up on by back log of podcasts on a brian numbing flight, it is a cheap solution to my problem.Cons: bigger & heavier than the Ipod, wish the pigtail was longer, the part that holds the battery & Ipod together does noth work with 5th generation Ipod.
Great product at a great price. Arrived within a couple of days. Work great with my Macbook adapter to hook up to my 32" LCD TV.
My Toshiba laptop would not stay on for more than short periods of time. I suspected it might be getting too hot. I read some reviews on coolers, and thought this one sounded good, and the price was reasonable. Since I've been using this cooler, my notebook has not shut off prematurely at all. It is not uncommon for this computer to be on 24/7.The one thing I didn't care for was the blue power on light. It was so bright that it was very distracting. A couple layers of black electrical tape dimmed it enough to not be bothersome, yet still be visible.
I just open and plug-in. After ten minutes, my LCD showes no signal. I thought is my LCD broken but after I try to plug-in other computers and LCD Televisions, Nothing shows up. It just broke within ten minutes.
I got this thing about 3 years ago, when I got my first HDTV and... well, it outlasted the 32" Samsung Slimfit CRT HDTV I got it for. I'm still using it in north Austin, TX. Picks up NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, two versions of PBS, and some random crap I didn't store on my tv like home shopping network and Telemundo. The HDTV programming is flawless about 95% of the time... I get some glitches one one of the channels, but that's probably because the rabbit ears aren't tuned in perfectly. I live in a 2nd floor apartment, and it does seem to perform better there than when I lived in an apartment that was on a downward slanting hill. It's on top of my bookcase right now, and aside from it taking up a lot of space (the antennas, not the base), I don't have any major complaints. Both the coaxial cable and AC adaptor wire can unplug from the back, which makes it pretty easy to move around and set up in different spots to test it out.I could've sworn being plugged in made it an amplified antenna, but I could be wrong.
I shut my brain off when i ordered this item not the vendors fault was ooking for 3 inch CD-RWs. but will find a use for these as well they are rather colorful.
I love, love these earphones! I was recently at a swimming pool with probably 60 people, including about 20 LOUD kids. I turned on my ipod and used these Shure earphones and could only hear my favorite tunes! All the background noise was COMPLETELY quiet.....amaaaaazing! Buy these!
Well after many minutes on hold I finally got a teck. in Blangladesh! Faxes could not be read on the other end. SO a new machine arived. No new I hit the report log and the machine was more then a year old and was at a location in Pa. Same problem again can't read faxes on other end. Called and was told could not return machine for a refund could only get a replacement of a used machine again and No you can't get a conformation of what you faxed just a fax # and time. Try to match that up when you are busy. The machine will be donated to some who does not need to fax as much as I do. I'm looking for something better.
The camera takes very clear photos. It is very simple to use and takes no time to learn. However, the battery life with alkaline batteries is the worst I've ever seen, only about 15 - 20 photos when you use the flash. However, once I changed to Sony 2500 MaH rechargable NiMH batteries, I can take over 80 photos! Make sure to spend the extra money and purchase the 2500 MaH batteries and charger. It charges in 15 minutes as opposed to hours.
I was intrigued by the prospect of these virtually unnoticable speakers and the reviews I read seemed promising. The main complaint seemed to be lack of bass response despite claims from the manufctr. otherwise. I wasn't overly concerned because I could hook up a self-powered sub. They sound very good though I would not recommend them to someone who has very expensive sound tastes. However, they make great conversation pieces, also. If I hadn't purchased a high end satellite system, they would be perfect rear speakers. If you can find them for under [money], great buy...
I have had this cd player for a year and a half with no problems. It even plays my CD-Rs with ease. The 20 second anti- shock is more than adequate for me. I recommend this CD player!
We were disappointed in the TOm Tom and returned it and purchased a Garmin Nuvi 350. I am very pleased with the Garmin since it has more audible assistance than the Tom Tom did. It also recalculates the intended path when you chose to use another route than the one set up on the Garmin. It is very flexible..
...other than add noise to my tracks? I have been using this for over 1 year to record various instruments and various styles of music. The unit adds a considerable amount of noise and the "limiter" seems to do nothing at all. This product is very disappointing. I also use the Presonus Blue Tube two-channel mic pre. For a similar price the Presonus outperforms the Nady by leaps and bounds.
This product just turned out to be much better than I expected. Of course it is not a JBL nor a Bose but expecting a better sound quality from this device is just nonsense. It is doing its job perfectly. Small, light weight and it gives satisfactory sound.
At the first I though it wasn't compatible with Vista because I had to do some tricks to make it work (I mean, you first install the software and it ask for an update, when you do it, you can't see the keypad on Vista, so I had to go to its web site and download the software again so I removed and reinstalled and it worked perfectly).Cheap and good.
At last count, Itoya made 5 different versions of their Profolio portfolio/presentation books. They have The Original Profolio, The Profolio Evolution, The Profolio Advantage, The Profolio Expo, and finally The Profolio Professional. The Profolio Professional is Itoya's top of the line model and I highly recommend sticking with this line and this line only, if you can. Unfortunately Itoya doesn't make the Profolio Professional any larger than 13x19 or 14x17. So if you need a larger sized Profolio then you will need to go outside the Professional line. If you need a Profolio that is 13x19/14x17 or smaller than I HIGHLY recommend going with the Professional line. Yes, they are a bit more expensive but they are absolutely worth the extra money.First and foremost the Professional line comes with a soft padded polyurethane cover, which has the appearance and feel of natural leather and is extremely resilient to wear and tear. All of the other lines come with hard polypropylene covers. This may not seem like a big difference to some but I couldn't possible disagree more. The padded polyurethane cover not only looks considerably nicer, it also ages much better than the polypropylene covers. Most importantly, the Professional's just feel so much better in your hands than the other versions. The padded polyurethane just has a great feel to it and ultimately it makes flipping through a presentation book a far more enjoyable experience. I have gotten so used to the padded polyurethane that when I go to my larger 18x24 books, which have hard polypropylene covers....well, they simply feel cheap by comparison. Fortunately I recently found a company that produces an 18x24 presentation book that actually has a cover that has a similar feel and appearance. Actually, its much nicer as its actually made with real leather. (Prat Start 4 Presentation Book for those that are interested).The Profolio Professional also comes with Itoya's PolyGlass sheets, which are the clearest & highest quality sheets Itoya makes. The only other line that carries these sheets are the Profolio Advantage books. The difference is that the Advantage line doesn't have the padded leather cover. So if the sheets are important but you have no interest in the leather cover, one could go with the Advantage line. If you want the best sheets and the best cover.....well, look no further. The Profolio Professional is the line you want. Regardless of which model you wind up going with, all of Itoya's presentation books are acid free and are 100% archival. So in that regard, there is no difference between the different models. The Profolio Professional comes with 24 sleeves so in total it can hold 48 pieces of artwork. I personally think its the perfect size as these things start to get a bit heavy when they are full. I have quite a few Professional 13x19 that are full and while they do have a bit of weight to them, they are still extremely comfortable to look through. I am not sure that would still be the case if they came with more pages.Bottom line - I have been a photographer for over 15 years and have tried more portfolios/presentation books than I care to admit. That said, the Itoya Profolio Professional line is easily one of the best products I have come across yet, especially when you factor in the price. Yes, there are better presentation books out there but they will cost you considerably more money. For the price, the Profolio Professional line is easily one of the best options on the market. I not only use them for my print portfolio's, I also use them for my lithograph/print collection. All in all I cant possibly give them a higher recommendation. Its just a great line of presentation books, for both artists and collectors alike.5 Stars!Edit....I just read the review that states that these books bulge at the spine when full and all I can say is that I have never had this problem. I now own 13 of the Profolio Professional books in total, 5 which I use for photography portfolio's and 8 which I use for my 13x19 lithograph collection and none of them have this problem. Some have seen some serious abuse and have been shipped out to clients hundreds of times and even those aren't bulging at the spine. Most of the lithographs I collect are printed on 100 pound paper and all of my photography work is printed on museum weight paper. In other words, the work I am putting in my Itoya's is not thin by any standard. I am not suggesting that some people aren't having this problem, I am merely stating that I do not have this problem so its obviously dependent on what someone is putting inside them or that they got a bad batch of books. Either way, I don't see it being a deal breaker. If your having a problem with bulging, simply take out a few prints.
I tried several versions from cheaper clearance stores and none worked. Paying a couple of extra dollars was well worth it.
Plain generic cable that works perfectly. Cost about 1/5 of what you would pay at a name-brand store but without all the fancy packaging.
The camera is fantastic. Takes great indoor pictures with no red-eye problems. It takes great action shots with the 3 shots/second (at high resolution). Amazing!Just three weeks into it, my 128Mb smart media card stopped working, however. I cannot get the camera to use that card, even though my laptop can read/write/format it just fine with my pcmcia card adapter. So, I am disappointed with that, but thrilled with the camera in all other respects.
The only thing I can say is that this little gem of a battery is just what the kayak ordered. It powers my fishfinder perfectly. Yes, I am a gal for all hunting and sporting seasons.
I have my plasma hanging above my fireplace and I have tried several remote control devices. My components are in my office and being able to pull an HDMI cable and an Ethernet cable to control all the devices is great!!! Highly recommended...
I bought a kegerator and this thing to calculate the savings I should be receiving. It works as advertised. Not really sure how accurate it is but it was very simple to setup and automatically calculates my energy costs. I would buy another.
In theory the iflex is a really great idea and it almost pulls it off. However, its not quite rigid enough to support the weight of the iSight, and it tends to fall to one side or the other. In the end you can get it to stay up ok, but it takes some experimentation to find the right position.
I bought this unit with some trepidation; because of some other reviews, but I have not had the 1st problem with the Panasonic. No freezing, pixelating... It has performed wonderfully. I've tried the movies that were supposed to be 'problems' with no undesirable results. I can't drop this DVD player down a whole star because of the buttons on the remote.
I agree, this software is good. Great detail. The 3D feature is over-rated, though, for my uses. More of an image gimmick than actual representation of terrain. More importantly, though, my software suddenly &quot;lost&quot; one much-used quad sheet, leaving white space in it's place on my screen. I also lost all the markers and trails associated with that area, which included several day's work. Called their customer service for assistance and was connected to a very rude, arrogant, and unhelpful technician. Result: no fix. The company needs to back an excellent product with helpful and knowledgable technicians.
This might be Onkyo's cheapest stereo, but they're a high-quality brand and this is a great product! It's old-school, with simple dials that do what they say. Doesn't have tons of crazy functions that you can't figure out.. just intuitive to use and sounds great!
The color cartridge seems to work fine since I've gotten it (about 2 months ago), however, the black one ran out of ink after printing 15 pages of a word document. Really cheap.
While I had trouble screwing together the lamp, my dad helped me out despite putting it together mostly by myself. So I won't subtract a star, but maybe the lamp could be a bit better for screwing it together easily.My previous floor lamp bought from Wal-Mart doesn't have a switch--it's touch sensitive. What's the problem with that, you ask? When used with a dimmer (Insteon home automation), the lamp won't turn on and won't dim/brighten. But now with the Frosted Glass Shade Floor Lamp, this lamp works with home automation, so it has a switch, which I won't bother touching it after I install and turn on the lamp.The lamp looks very nice, along with the frosted glass shade. My choice of style is contemporary. For me, I like a very modern look of the lamp and this lamp has a nice design to it.An Insteon LampLinc Dimmer and the Frosted Glass Floor Lamp would be a very nice touch; when I turn on the lamp with a press of a button, the two lamps turn on from 0% to 100% in just nine seconds and does it in reverse when I turn it off.Overall, I recommend the lamp if you are looking for a contemporary-style torchiere floor lamp.
This camera stopped working after six days of use without any apparent damage (no droppage, water, etc.). Tech support tried to be helpful, but they couldn't even diagnose the problem. Hopefully the vendor will take it back and let me switch to a different manufacturer.
I intended for this camera to augment my main camera (Sony FX-1) on video shoots. I am a serious hobbyist. My first perception of this camera was "man it's smaller than I thought it would be". The dollars per cubic inch ratio is very high.Second observation: In daylight I used the cam to shoot some baby hummingbirds in their nest. I thought "no big deal", but when I reviewed the tape on a high def monitor I was stunned by how good the pic was. (I guess I never tried that shot with my FX-1.)Third: in low light, like at a dance recital, the autofocus can have problems. I don't think you want to be more than 60 ft from the subject. Also be zoomed in, that seems to take care of autofocus issues.Fourth: the mic is great for live music. This camera excells at guerilla music shoots, where you have to move around a lot. I often put it on a monopod for an overhead shot.Fifth: must be unmounted to swap a tape. Decide for yourself whether this is important. If you are shooting a recital in the dark and have to unmount the thing, swap tapes, and remount in_the_dark then maybe this camera isn't for you.Sixth: for what it's worth, the cam captures all colors pretty well except the deep reds. Before the commies start crying ;) let me say that I edit this cam's footage together with the FX-1 footage. The FX-1 goes down to a deeper "blood red" which pwns the a1u's footage.Seventh: None of my cams have problems with tape. Simply buy the tdk or sony 10 packs at Costco. Try to stick with one brand of tape though. (No need for $10 tapes.)The A1U has earned its way into my inventory. I am glad that I started with an FX-1 (heavy artillery), augmented with the A1U (when the shot is more important than the deep blood reds), and rounded out with a used FX-1 from B&H.;I'd recommend a preowned FX-1 over a new A1U though.
This stuff works as advertised, is easy to use, and a heck of a lot faster and cheaper than sending your unit in to get the sensor cleaned.
For the price, these are the best valued speakers in the world. Ive had the set for almost a year now and I am still being blown away by the sheer bass and decibel level. If you are on a budget, and you need some high quality sound for your kazaa music collection, nascar racing game, or anything else you could think of, then these are the speakers for you.
I did read the other reviews before buying these and thought, "I've bought similar cases, they'll probably be fine." Unfortunately, not quite. Most of them are fine, but I have only been through a little over half so far and I've had probably 5 of them crack on me (near the fold in the case) while I was trying to be careful not to crack them. I also feel like I have to be careful when I open them all the way to put the cover inserts in, although I haven't had any problems with that so far, they just seem fragile. I haven't had any problems with the plastic sleeves or the hubs.Other than some cracking, they seem to work fine and keep the DVDs protected, I just don't know how long they will last if they are opened frequently. The other brands of slim cases I have gotten in the past have been better quality.
I bought these for those long race tracks like at Pocono. Color is great. Magnification is perfect for what I use it for. Strap is sturdy. I can see the 42 go all the way around the track now and see wrecks at turn two. I would buy these again. Especially at the price. Can't beat it.
I would honestly say this product is better than it's competition that charges a considerable amount more. Since you still get the easy HDMI connection cable [it works with any normal HDMI port; gaming systems such as PS3, Xbox 360, are compatible with these and they work fantastic.Why this product is so good is that it's cost efficient and it includes a lengthy cord. The competition often charges a lot more for a much shorter cord and usually the cord is never long enough. This one is long enough and for cheaper price. And you may be thinking that it does not deliver true HD picture because of how cheap it is, but that's exactly what it does. It does the same exact thing as higher priced cables and also has a lower price...I cannot think of a negative to say about this product.If you are needing an extra HDMI cable this is the one to get.
I was very disappointed in the product I received from ACORR. The product was purchased at the end of November for a Christmas present once opened on Christmas and a week later would not hold a charge. I contacted ACORR to let them know the product did not work properly and I was informed that becuase I purchased this product over 30 days ago there was nothing they would do to fix it. I would agree if this was not purchased for a gift and would have no way to know if this worked until Christmas. I will never purchase any product from this vendor again and feel that that they we not willing to provide any customer satisfaction.
I use a Nikon D300 with the extra battery pack, and occasionally a big flash unit up top. The combination is very heavy, and a generic neck strap wasn't doing it. None the less I didn't want to put any extra money where it wasn't needed! This neck strap did the trick. I can let the entire weight of the camera hang without any discomfort.The CF holders are a little tight - but if you're determined you can fit two cards with their plastic cases on each side. If you don't use extra CF cards, you can store other gizmos like the eye piece cover or a lint cloth. I use lots of cards so I find these very convenient. I start a shoot with a card in the camera and two blanks in each side. My CF cards are numbered and formatted before the shoot so I won't get a used card confused with a blank.I liked the Tamrac strap so much I purchased a second for my backup camera. It's nice to be able to quickly remove the strap for packing in a tight camera bag, and I have tossed the neck part into the washing machine without any issues (hang dry of course!).The sides of the strap are unfinished and I might imagine the cloth will separate from the Neoprene at some point but after a summer of hot dirty work both straps look fine - if I can get a few years out of the strap that's fine by me!Overall it's a great strap for the price!
I wanted a pair just to supplement ear buds at work - I hate eating or talking while wearing ear buds - so these at least give you ability to hear some surroundings. They do have an "hear the ocean" negative - they are Tinny - too much treble but they are big enough to wear for hours - they might be a bit quiet - I noticed I have to turn ipod volume way up, to get right MIX. Good for the price though
After looking at the reviews for these speakers I purchased them. They sound great. My husband put them to the test with all sorts of music. They sound crisp and clean. I ordered them on Sunday the 25th and received them Tuesday the 27th. Glad I got free shipping. It was super fast and free. Package was not damaged in any way.
I used to buy these in bulk back in the day and they were fine. I bought another 100 bundle this week and I'm having problems with them. I used to burn CDs in bulk for my local church and I'd go through about 3-4 stacks of 100 CDs from various brands including HP and I'd rarely, if ever, get a "coaster." (CD that didn't burn correctly) I'd say maybe 1 out of 400 or 500 discs didn't burn right.I bought this bundle and I'm doing a home project, burning around 120 discs. Out of the first 50 CDs I've burned, I've already had two coasters! Buyers beware. I feel the issue may lie somewhere related to HP saving money by making these discs really thin/transparent. I'm not totally sure, but they do seem really clear when held up to a light from the front or back. The discs themselves are working fine, but I'm getting a high number of coasters. The ones that do burn they burn ok. I'd look for another brand until HP makes their discs more solid again if you're worried about them lasting/burning correctly each time.
Just before I bought them, I got another one for $50, but I decided to give these a change simply because it was cheaper. I tried them and I was really impressed. They have a high quality. I returned the more expensive ones. So far I didn't havve any problems with it. I definitely recommend it.
I also received the overseas adapter, however, instead of calling up Vivitar, I called the company who sent it (Tiger Direct if you read the details) and the adaptor was sent immediately. But also, it does not come with a 16mb SD card as advertised, it's 32mb! No complaining there. Photo software does not support the camera itself. Photo quality is good, battery is working well after a few months, and the 4x digital zoom looks amazing even when all the way zoomed in. Amazon might want to be more careful about their details here...this camera has not slot for AA batteries.
I bought the iQue and this suction mount for my husband's birthday. I had a hard time deciding between the suction mount or the friction mount and am so happy I made the right choice.I was a little concerned that the suction mount might obstruct the view out the front window but that has not been a problem at all. The mount has several joints and is very adjustable for any angle of windshield and can be placed in any position on the windshield.I also never really trust suction cups to remain attatched and yet this one remains securely attatched on any window we have tried, including both of our own cars and in a rental. The suction cup is not just a straight lick it and smack on the window type. It has a lever thing that you fold down after pressing the suction cup to the window. The lever pulls the suction cup forming a tight seal.The speaker is attached to jack part of charger that you plug into your cigarette lighter/outlet. Since ours is right above one of our cupholders, this slightly obscures the cup holder making it a little akward to use. It does fold some but not enough to completely clear the cupholder. Still this is a very small price to pay.The speaker works great. It is hard to hear the iQue even at full volume over the traffic but when plugged into the charger/speaker it is plenty loud enough and we actually turn the speaker down.Buying a car charger for the iQue makes it truely useful and choosing the suction mount turned out to be the perfect choice.
These are some of the best cables that I have bought. The only way I have had better cables is by making them my self. For the price, I keep several extra in the closet. Just the other night I ran one over to my mother's house. They are cheap and just work, makes you feel that more expensive ones are just a ripoff.
Overall, this device is exactly what I wanted in a music player. The display is superb and the sound is excellent. The one problem is the provided earbuds. They do not have very good sound and are a bit uncomfortable. But I think most devices come with inferior earbuds anyway.The other problem is the controls. The buttons are often hard to use in that the wheel in the middle used to adjust volume and select items is raised. This then makes the buttons around it harder to press. In other words, the wheel is in the way.If I could, I would actually give this device a 4.5, but because of the limitations in the rankings, I could not do that. But I cannot give a 5 for this device because of the controls.But I would tell you to not make this an issue to not buy this device. i feel that it is a very good device with excellent sound, screen, and portability.
I spent a lot of time searching for the right camera, and the S3 IS seemed to have it all. I read shining upon shining review, but didn't do a Google search for specific S3 IS defects, problems, etc. Big mistake.I ordered the S3 from Amazon and the problems began as soon as I took it out of the box. There was something loose and moving around inside the camera, I went online and saw that several other S3 owners had the exact same problem.I put the batteries in to test the camera, and it seemed to be working okay, until I transferred some test images to my PC. I have been taking photos for 20+ years and I do not take crooked shots - some of the pictures were without doubt slanted to the left. I googled and found other S3 owners complaining of the same problem, which seems to be a factory defect - the CCD is misaligned.Next problem I found was terrible color fringing, also known as chromatic aberration. In areas where there was light/dark contrast, violet and green lines were seen along the entire length.Other issues I noticed about the S3 and read about from owners:Focus problems, bad low light abilities, clicking sounds from the lens, mushy buttons, barrel distortion, redeye, plastic tripod mount, 1GB movie limit regardless of memory card size, and a cheap lens cap that can come off too easily. Some users used their S3 to take dozens of pictures, and had memory card errors wipe out all their photos; this was not due to faulty memory cards.I'm not a professional photographer, and did not buy the S3 expecting professional quality photos - but these are problems one might expect to encounter with a $99 camera, not a $300+ model, and not from a trusted Canon.The name Canon always meant quality to me. Unfortunately things have changed and companies are cutting back on their build quality and quality control to cut costs. Because of this brands that used to be the best, are now pumping out some of the worst products ever.Some S3 owners have no complaints, it seems you have to get lucky, if I want to gamble I'll go to Vegas. It's frustrating that I now have to go and find another comparable camera to replace the S3. One owner told of his journey to several stores to test different S3's. In over a dozen tests, only one of them had none of these issues.Although I love the features, and got a few decent shots with it, I cannot accept all the faults. I have packed the camera up and am shipping it back to Amazon for a refund.Hope this helps you in getting the right camera, the first time!
Very small, easy to use and takes ok pictures. BUT, it is NOT a 3 megapixel camera as you would be lead to believe. The sensor is 2.1 mp and it uses hardware interpolation (stretching) to make 3mp images. I purchased thinking this was a great deal, but it was only an ok deal. Some similarly priced 2.1mp cameras have more features. It was going to get 1 or 2 stars because of the misleading image claims, but I'm impressed with the small size and so far performs adequately so it gets 3.Good: small size; decent pictures; comes with cables, software; can be used as web cam and usb storage.Bad: only 2.1mp; no optical zoom; no lens cover; power button easy to get bumped on while transporting.
I don't know much about speakers, but I know these sound great. I had a two-speaker system, and this is so much better. I love these speakers! I've only them for two days now, but so far they are great. I would recommend to anyone.
Tea is excellent, the pot holds a decent amount of tea and displays the flowers well. Only minor issue is that sometimes the cover gets extremely warm, and it doesn't stay in very well, you need to put a finger on it when pouring the tea. Otherwise, works perfectly.
This device is not particularly nice, and it does not work well. It feels cheap in your hand, and the switch does not have a positive "click" letting you know that you have pressed the button. Also, it worked fine when it was new, and now almost does not work at all. I'd say I get a shutter exposure perhaps 1 of every 10 times I press the button.Do yourself a favor and spend an extra $20 for a better alternative. You can go without 3 trips to starbucks to offset the cost.
I was upgrading from the Palm V - so it was like old Volkswagen to a new Lexus. The first thing that hit me is the lightning speed, right after the beautiful screen, of course. You have to see the screen to believe it. Photo's look extraordinary. The "Doc-to-go" software is great - you can modify spreadsheets really easily and then sync them.I finally tried out the WIFI, it's basically automatic. I'm sure there must be some more Palm-friendly browsers out there or they are on the way. However, I must say the resolution really shines while browsing.
I'm not sure what the reason is for all these low-star reviews. This isn't a miracle antenna; if no AM signals are penetrating your home, this won't pick them up, and no antenna will. In that case, this antenna is mountable outside, and there's even a ground connector for this reason. The only downside to that is that it's harder to rotate the element for optimum reception. The provided cable is long enough to place the antenna near a window where reception will be increased, which is another added benefit.I've been using this since 2009 and it's never failed. It's well constructed and durable. The one negative I've found is that you need to manually fine-tune the frequency you desire. If you're listening to one station, this isn't a big deal. In fact, I believe the added reception and clarity greatly outweigh the inconvenience of having to fine tune the device.This antenna does a great job at pulling in local stations that lower their power at night. In some cases, there is still noise, but this is inescapable. This antenna does it's best to eliminate or greatly reduce interference, but again, there are some things it just can't do. Computers, TV's, florescent lights, and other electronic noise will affect this antennas ability to receive stations. And if you have a tower nearby that tends to bleed into adjacent frequencies, most of the time your receiver is to blame for not being selective enough.This antenna IS expensive, but it's durability and fantastic performance makes it a must buy for anyone with reception issues. You will be pleased if you know how to lessen interference and use this device correctly.
I bought this bag for my Canon XS DSLR and I love it. It has more room than my other bag. It holds my camera with a lens attached, and it has divided pockets for my other two lens'. I have room for my manual, batteries and charger and my back-up point and shoot camera. It has zippered storage to keep spare SD cards and other accessories that you may need. It can get heavy at times, but I think it's worth it to have everything I need at hand. Plus you can't beat the price I got on Amazon.com. It was 50% cheaper than the big box retailer that I checked out on-line, and it came with free shipping. You can't argue with that.
Pros: Full range of sound with excellent bass quality. The remote works very nicely, and the center speaker is very easy to mount on top of a monitor. Cons: The bass speaker is unprotected and could be easy to puncture if mishandled while moving the bass unit or if you have curious animals or children.
This is a powerful Graphics Card. It may be to powerful for my power supply. Most of the settings were easy except for 3D which I had trouble getting it to work. The video quality is excellent.
I've owned this TV for about 1 1/2 months. I love this tv with all my heart. I did a lot of research, as well as searching in stores, for the right tv. I finally found it. I truely think this is a beatiful tv. It's somewhat pricey, but well worth it. I regret, not a day, ever since I purchesed this tv. I was interested in plasma's, as well as lcd's. The Sony lcd XBR was the best I saw, but, I can't afford a $3000 tv, so this was the very next best. Really it all depends on what you see and what you like. This TV takes a little up-keep, but the picture quality will never change. So this tv, if properly taken care of will last for ever. I would recommend this tv to my very best of friends.******************After note, some asked what I meant that this tv takes a little up-keep: Every couple of years you will have to replace the projector bulb, which cost about $200, I'm not sure how many hours the bulb's last, but every so often they need to be replaced. Though this may seem like it's a turn-off, which it some what is. Atleast you now know that the picture will never change. With an LCD or Plasma, they both loose pixels after so much use, and the only way the manufacturer will replace them is if they lose 10 pixels in one area, which is completely ridiculous, because even losing one pixel is bad as well as the fact that more than likely they will not lose pixels in the same area, more likely they will lose one here, one there, and so forth, as opposed to losing them all in the same area. Also with both LCD and Plasma's they both have limited life expectancies. Yes they will last about 10 years, but especially with Plasma's once they get to their half-life their color and picture is only half of what is used to be. If I remember correctly, plasma's have around 30,000-40,000 hours of life, where as LCD have more life expectancy than plasma's around 50,000-75,000. Where as if you treat any rear projection TV right it will outlast even you. So hopefully this will help you people out, please post comment's or ask questions if need be. Thank you, I hope I've helped some.
Necessary but expensive.Arrived in time and worked without problem.But again... expensive! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
This is a great little camera. This thing has so many sophisticated settings, I'll retire before I use all of them once. Shots are great. Image Stabilization works OK, but hey, I guess I shouldn't try to take shots from an auto rickshaw ripping down the streets of Bangalore spraying a cloud of toxic fog and expect National Geographic quality stuff. But if you want to capture a low frame rate video clip documenting the terror of public transport that can be emailed home, this camera's got it covered.I really like the smart ISO function. I have gotten quite a few good shots when flash was inappropriate (like old churches) or impossible (nighttime vistas). Auto white balance is not so good, even in full sun. Flash burn is a fact of life. I routinely expose at -2 EV in flash intensive settings.I also REALLY appreciate the power switch. With this camera, ON means ON, not on until some 30 second idle timer expires.The one thing I've got an issue with is the rear panel controls placement. I constantly find myself staring at the flash control menu due to fatfinger syndrome. But in all fairness, I've fat fingers.Picture clarity is great and with a tripod, this thing can take 7MP pics with the best point and shoots. At full zoom on a tripod, you are likely to get stuff you would have never considered with another P&S.; Even night sky exposures (fully auto) are good with a really stable tripod (don't use your cheap video camera tripod).Battery life is quite good: 400+ shots without flash (it depends on how many times you open/close the lens). About 80-100 with flash over 2 hour period.
I bought this last year and liked the look and the size, as well as the aa batteries, but discovered to work well you had to buy special aa batteries, and even with these the camera was very slow. Not just slow btwn pics, but slow in capturing images after you press the trigger. So, it took nice pictures if my subject was a mountain or something that stood still, but many pics turned out blurry from the fact that the flash went off a number of times and people moved before the camera captured the photo. Additionally, I dropped the camera from a few feet and the lens stuck open, so i felt it wasn't very durable.
I installed these speakers in our bedroom, master bath and laundry and was amazed with the stereo sound. Liked them so much I installed them in our pool shelter ceiling. They are very smooth and hold a high volume without distortion. At this price you can't go wrong if you are looking for casual listening.
I think this is a nice board, and looks well equipped with a HD TV out (component video), network card DVI and VGA outputs and sound. Unfortunately the linux drivers provided on the CD didn't seem to work on my openSUSE 10.2 linux distro. It is possible to get the nVidia integrated video card and network working full speed but the sound is just good enough: only 2 channels.Overall I am happy with it (but it could be better). I haven't even tried to make the TV out work.
I officially used my Garmin Rino 120 for the first time a couple of days ago and it was so handy. My team needed to mark an area so we could return to it later, they were really impressed with that feature. After 5 hours of searching, it took us back to our starting position. I'm lovin' it!
When they state "Instant dry with professional photo lab quality" they actually mean it. I have shown photos that I have taken and printed to respectable photographers and they were very impressed with the quality of the print. I no longer have to worry about drying time. I have compared the prints on other major brand papers and they can not compare by my standards. For me it is well worth the cost as I am a photography student and the quality that I submit for assignments are very important to me. Works well with Canon PIXMA MP500 photo printer.
This is great for removing facial peach fuzz! I tried laser hair removal, but that doesn't work well on the lighter hairs so I decided to give this product a try and I love it! It is so easy to use and the results are great. It even works great on the hair that grows on the back of my husband's neck in between his haircuts.
I have a WRT54G router which was working great from my basement to my second story office until I moved my office to a different room in the house where my connection dropped from 54mbps to 5 - 0mbps.I purchased the WRT54GX and immediately got 54mbps again. After plugging in the cables the network was working immediately without me having to read any manuals. It would have been nice to have a quick start poster so I didn't have to get the user guide form the CD for the router password but otherwise this was an excellent experience. Only other downer was the price is still a bit high.
Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning SystemThe brush works as advertised, but the other end is rubbish. I've ordered two pens and both came with the same defect: The foam tip is lodged in the pen cap. The remaining part of the tip is felt-like, but is covered in black stuff. Good thing I tested on my hand first when I didn't notice the issue with the foam. I would have gotten black schmutz all over my lens!
I've had a Kloss Model One (now Tivoli)and always admired the radio for what it is -- a fantastic piece of electronics that produces great music; however, it lacks a clock and tuning is strictly manual with no presets. When I decided to replace my cheapo clock radio I went back to Tivoli only to discover the Model Two with a clock costs $200. Worse yet, it's the analog type I can't read at night w/o my glasses.While shopping at a chain electronics store I saw the BA Receptor and for giggles turned it on. I was shocked to hear music that literally filled the store. Even on high volume this little puppy just didn't have distortion! It may not be stereo (the Kloss isn't, either, unless you add the second speaker)but it beat out the nearby Bose mini system as far as I was concerned. In any event, it's still close to $100 cheaper than the Kloss/Tivoli but has the same sound quality. As for those complaining about the lack of tone buttons or equalizers, what don't people say the same thing about the Kloss? Cripes, it's been out forever and doesn't have tone buttons nor does it offer presents, and LCD display, etc, etc.
This DVR is more powerful than the description implies.1) Live video quality is better than the security video monitor2) Records 4 inputs in quad-frame, quad-field, or mulitplex3) Record by timer, alarm, motion, or manual4) Programmable alarm settings5) Programmable motion sensitivity6) Four quality levels7) Can be easily connected to computer for remote viewing/control8) 80Gb HDD included and easily upgradable to 250GbThe Cons are:1) No Audio Recording2) No cables or remotes are included. Four video looping cables are required at $30 each and 1 BNC-RCA adaptor. The second downside to the looping cables is the signal loss. After 1 day, the video pictures began to flicker and defocus. Probably the extra load was too much for the older cameras. I ended up using the output slave of the video monitor and connecting it into one of the DVR BNC inputs. The other three inputs are unconnected.3) The hard drive is very quite. Unfortunately, the cooling fan is not. Personally, I would replace the cooling fan with another.Overall, this DVR is great dispite the extra $120 and cooling fan. Recordings are clearer and rewinding/replacing tapes is gone forever. "Fire and Forget"
I couldn't ask for anything more in a camera. I love to do landscape and macro photography.. This camera is perfect.Everything from the size of the camera to the quality of the photos.. it's just the best camera ever!
It took me awhile to come on-board to the digital era, I couldn't see the point on buying one when I can get great pictures with my SLR. We bought the CD Mavica and the more I use it, the more I like it!!! . My (our) CD Mavica is ready when you need it, no film to buy or to drop off. Discs are inexpensive and easy to find, even in Sydney. Crickey!Once you get used to the delay, you'll get pretty good at &quot;seeing&quot; a photo opportunity. Delete and have another go straight away, recommended for fidddly toddler subjects.The size of the screen allows people with less-than-perfect vision to have a look a the pictures. My in-laws love that.To me the best quality of this camera is it's flexibility. Although I must say that the software that comes with it did not work in my iMac, I still can download still photos without any problems or special settings. I use the USB port on my keyboard and iMac starts iPhoto automatically, one more click and we're home!, without finalizing the disc. I have not been able to watch any of the movies yet.Another great way to see the photos and is on TV, playing them straight from the camera. As far as I know families are more likely to gather in front of the TV rather than around the computer.And last but not least. I like the weight and the feel of the camera, the controls are easy to reach while holding it with both hands.
I really like these earplugs. I wish they had another color besides white, but they are comfortable to wear and the sound is really good. Hope they last.akao
This little guy was up and recording in 15 minutes. I just recorded a movie off of my TiVo with no sweat. It's "GUIDE" button on the remote takes you to a user menu that anyone who can work a VCR can operate.I tried a Cyberhome DVD recorder and took it back because it couldn't recognize disks that it had recorded itself and only recognized half of the blank disks I put in.Unlike the Cyberhome 1600, when it finishes playing a CD it automatically goes back to assuming the last input (in my case the TV). I bought this cheaper at Best Buy.NEGATIVE: No S-Video out keeps this from 5 stars (but component out looks great).
This case is not soft at all. The quality of leather is not that good either. If I had seen this case before I purchased I would not buy it.
I initially bought this to transfer files from computer to computer, but I ended up storing many of my favorite mp3s, digital pictures, and some documents and carrying this little thing around to have at my disposal whenever I needed them.I love this thing's size, a little shorter than a stick of gum and about the width of a pen. I was able to keep in my pocket without an unsightly bulge.A closed loop at its end makes it easy to attach to a key-ring.A light light's up when the computer is writing or reading to/from it. Just remember to not remove it from the USB port while this light is on, and your information and files are secure.I'm not a &quot;techy&quot; but from personal use, it seems that that the read/write time is fast enough. When it was full of 120MB of mp3s (you can't store more than that for some reason), it took about 2 minutes to transfer back to my desktop.Since this is a re-writable &quot;drive&quot; you don't have to buy more than a couple. I think that the ones smaller than 128MB will not be of muc benefit in the longrun. 128 is good, but 256 is the best, and the prices are dropping.
Wow I wanted some wireless headphones so I got the cheapest ones that I thought would be reliable. These headphones are a bit big and the setup was alot of trial and error on my part. The headphones have no lag ad the sound quality is great. This would give me a headache but After a while it went away. They are pretty comfortable and good for late night when everyone else is sleeping so you don't wake them up. You should get these if you want some wireless headphones. I would use them for gaming and radio and tv and music works on all of them.
FC RG6-H is for svrg6 cable not quad shielding. Part number FC RG6-QUAD-H is for use with MV Quad!
This cd player has virtually everything I've wanted in cd players. The LCD display is incredible - if it's plugged into an AC source the backlighting is always on and it's gorgeous. If it's running off batteries the backlighting stays on for 5 seconds after the last button you press. The lighting is even in the remote.The G-Protection works remarkably well. I've dropped it off tables and didn't notice at the time (I couldn't see it), I only realized when I turned and found it on the floor. It does skip if you shake it ridiculously hard on its side. While running I couldn't make it skip.My one and only complaint is that when releasing the lid, it doesn't pop up very much. And that's a trivial complaint.All in all, a great cd player.
Everything works well and well designed. The only problem I had was navigating among the stored items. I am new to MP3 players so that might be part of the problem. I deleated most items and use it to listen to books. One other reviewer mentioned that fast forward was slow. The preset is slow but you can adjust to 6x through the menu.
Hi,I had streaky problems after a year or so, deep head cleaning etc.. didn't work. Was in the process of emptying the black cartridge so I could try the alcohol method. I was printing solid black pages of ink (using a black filled box in Microsoft Word), and found that after one of these pages, the problem had cleared itself up!One other issue too - in duplex mode it prints black using the colour cartridge, I've updated the drivers etc... but it's still a problem. If you want to manually duplex, do it using the odd page / even page rather than duplex feature, unless you don't care about print quality / ink usage.
This is a great computer. It is much faster than you think it is and is incredibly thin and light. It makes dvdS come alive with the ultrabright screen and is a great tool for school and work. Grab this great notebook and you won't be disappointed.
product was exactly what i was looking for and at a great price!! also arrived in grat time and condition!
It's a perfect gps I used, the only short is it's not portable and can't search in its own database. I like it and recommend to others if you don't care its bulky shape.
easy to use, decent insulation, and it worked well for connecting some NHT fronts and Yamaha surround speakers in a small room. recommended. if you've bought banana plugs, 14 gauge is a near-perfect choice.
I went through two sets of Shure's, Beyerdynamics, Skullcandy - none of them fit - the Shure's and the Beyerdynamics sounded incredible - but they were not comfortable and I could not use them. These were a great deal (rebate), they sound wonderful and they are incredibly comfortable. I use them in the office, walking around downtown and I absolutely love them. I use them with a 20 GB IPOD. I listen to a very wide range of music - from old school rap to classical and opera and they are quite versatile. 100% satisfied - I am so glad I am done looking for headphones.
The fact is charges in five hours makes it a keeper. Here in California where we have rolling blackouts and live with the constant threat of earthquakes having reliable charged batteries in varies sizes is a must. And a charger that handles various size batteries and not just one size is a must. Personally I believe in owning two and keeping them full of batteries that are charged and rotated in various appliances weekly.
I bought this on an impulse on a trip to Yosemite. I found it to be quite accurate and I use it all the time to navigate in the car in unfamilar areas, even though it doesn't have detailed street maps (I am not quite ready to buy the more expensive Street Pilot just yet). I also use it on my frequent airplane trips to see what landmarks I'm flying over and how much time is left, etc.
Bought this last summer. Within 2 months the unit stopped producing warnings. Our other radio, which is NOT a midland, continued to work and still works flawlessly. I have reset it to its factory default and it still will not produce an alarm. The weather station comes in clear, so not sure what the problem is. Threw it in the trash. Will not be replacing with another midland product.
The first one I received had sound but no picture. Amazon is sort of picky on defective electronics so I had to sit on hold with Samsungs tech support for a half hour or so so they could tell me it was defective and give me a case # so I could get a new one through Amazon. The 2nd tv works fine. I do see some of the light leakage other reviews mention and the viewing angles arent too great but it looks good for what I use it for. I guess its got better features than the cheaper ones and the faults arent too bad for me so Im happy with it.
Only because their customer service (Thomson/RCA) should be completely obliterated. I have spent 7 months trying to obtain a replacement for a mouse that only worked for two months, despite paying well over $100. The company has many things they need to fix, but the first should be their customer-facing reps who, I can only presume, are hired for their non-intuitive or unaccomodating demeanor. A real pleasure!
works great, just what we needed to extend the length of the output cord on our FM mp3 music player
For the price - these headphones performed fine. Great as a backup to my other headphones.
I owned this for 1 1/2 years but it was stolen, got a VERY expensive Cobra and it lasted 3 months before it went off all the time (sitting in driveway, etc)This unit captured radar AROUND corners!! I had it go off before I could even see where the locals were at.If you need a good, low priced , reliable unit, this is the one to get.PS I don't know how the laser works as they don't run that type of radar in Illinois or Missouri. (that I know of)
I ordered this HDMI cable to connect my IPAD 3 to my TV to watch Netflix Instant movies on the big screen. When I connected it all I heard while playing the movie was random static noises, the voice from the movie will come in sporadically and the picture was frozen. I swapped the cable out for a more expensive HDMI cable I had at home previously and Bingo! everything started working as it should.I guess I got what I paid for, do not waste your time by buying this cable, it is nothing but junk - end of story.
This is an unbelievable camera. The image quality is very clear. It is so easy to use, that you will get addicted to this camera. Installing the software is easy, fast downloads with memory card. This camera will save you money(no more buying film and no more developing fees). A memory card size 32MEGS can hold up to 144 6x4's images on superfine quality. The only thing bad is the batteries run out fast. So if you purchase a memory card, battery charger, 2 sets of batteries, and small case.....YOU ARE SET.
It's a $20 product and I didn't expect much. I did expect it to be smaller, and have more accurate tolerances with regard to the ports. (More on that later) I don't pretend to understand the design challenges encountered with constructing the device, but it seems reasonable they could have crammed its innards into a paper coaster sized case. I viewed the reference photos but I still wasn't prepared for the chunkiness of the device. It also looks and feels very chintzy.The modulation of the selector switch is clunky and tends to hesitate before snapping back into its detent. The ports are overly snug. I have three different manufacturer's cables and I had to force each into the ports with about the same amount of resistance. They snap in firmly, but I was hesitant at first to snap the first cable in place. I've never had a digital optical device with a port tolerance that far off and I've never had a problem with loose cable connections. That said your cables won't fall out or even wiggle. :) Something else I noticed about the ports is they have circular symmetry, unlike cable terminations which are symmetrical on two sides (think square vs. trapezoid). I realize this adds some flexibility when it comes to placement of the device with relation to tension on the cables running to it. The manufacturer should highlight this in the product sheet as a "feature" and explain the benefit. This actually added to my hesitation when I seated the first cable because when I pulled it out after it failed to snap in place with a reasonable amount of applied force, I noticed the port symmetry and had to make sure I wasn't doing something wrong.It's clunky, chunky, and built with poor tolerances, but it works... for now. And I've hidden it inside a cabinet so I don't have to look at it. I wish I'd gotten a black one.I estimate I'll use the switch about once a week. I'll report back if there are any issues with durability.
i love this ipod works great i use it to excerise (walking)overall great product and great service love it a lot
The P4460 did not last even a week. Used it on a freezer plugged into 120v house power, but now it reads dC for Hertz, 1.7 volts and it will not reset. 154 hrs of operation. Now it costs an extra $3.80 to send it to P3 Intnl Corp, Hoboken, NJ for an additional surcharge on the $35.80 purchase price. I'm thrilled.
...when it was good it was very, very good, but when it was bad it was horrid.This is a caveat emptor comment, not a product review per se. I bought this particular wireless combo because it was the only one I could find that had the ability to make a secure connection between the keyboard/mouse and the receiver. I've had it for about a year, it's been a pleasure to use and has operated flawlessly...until this week when suddenly and for no apparent cause, the keyboard began behaving erratically, and died the next day. My online research found that the problem (sudden loss of F key function and malfunction of hot keys, then sudden death) is not uncommon to this product. Logitech's web site has diagnostics aplenty, none of them pertinent to this problem. The lights are on and there seems to be a few people home at e-mail support, but they were about as useful as a teat on a boar.The product is still under warranty and could be replaced had I time jump through all the hoops Logitech has held up to be jumped through to obtain an RMA, and if it wouldn't cost more to pay for the required and potentially lengthy call to Logitech's customer service line (not toll free), packing materials for the keyboard, and shipping than it would to buy a brand new unit. So, great product, a pleasure to use, but when it dies before its time, not so much.
The audio quality, battery life, and ease of use are great on this player. However, I hoped to use it in my car with the optional cradle unit + remote via the line out jack. While it does work, I am unable to run the unit on the cars power due to it going into PC Connected mode when I plug the cradle's USB cord into my USB to Car power adaptor. I am forced to run its batteries down and then wait for it to completely charge before it can be used again. If the batteries are not completely worn down to the point where the unit won't turn on it will not charge in my car. I have to plug it into my PC to charge.If you plan on just using this as a standalone unit it is excellent. Only when used with the optional cradle + remote package does it seem to fail my expectations.
I can't express how much I like these things! The sound is phenomenal and the design is excellent. They are comfortable to wear even for long periods and don't pinch the head too tightly.
Nice pot. Like the smell of coffee brewing in the kitchen. I am able to use it for coffee and tea. The bad thing is that there is no auto turn off. So, if forget and leave it on when going out, I have to go back home for fear of a fire!
Saw it, ordered it, got it, very satisfied. Needed this 3.5 mm stereo patch cable to connect my Foxpro caller to its remote and download calls. Worked like a coyote.
A very good basic CD-RW drive that was terribly easy to install. Included software allows easy file transfer to CD-R or CD-RW. Backup is a snap when using CD-RW as a drive. Good documentation included with unit and good online help from Iomega. Only complaint is that the Quicksync automatic backup runs too often, but you CAN continue working while it performs the backup, so it's not a real problem on any newer (PII or PIII) computer.
Bought this product...reasonable cost...no brainer type product....never worked. Not worth returning given the cost of sending back and low price paid. I'm no idiot...know how to plug it in...must've done it 50 times in disbelief that it doesn't work...it doesn't. First major disappointment form Amazon long purchase experience.
This product made my Ipod a real music center when conected to my Nakamichi Amp.I used to conect the Ipod to the amp through the earphone connection and I hated the sound, but once I started conecting the Ipod with the Nyko Stereo Link, everything changes.It is a great sound improvement.A must!
I use this portable drive for my business. I have several other larger Seagate hard drives, but this one is a nice portable size I can throw in my briefcase. I have had no problems with it so far ,as others have mentioned. I use it between a laptop computer that is XP operating system and a desktop that is Vista Operating system. I would defienetely recommend.
My company uses Microsoft Office Communications Server for voice and IM communications. I spend most of my time at client sites where I can't take advantage of the cool Polycom phone on my desk back in my office. However, by connecting my laptop to the Internet and VPN back to the office, this headset can make and receive calls from my office phone number. What's so great about this? No more sittinng on my cell phone for hour long conference calls. No more messages forwarded from our receptionist. No more explaining to one customer that I'll be at another customer when they need me.Headset cable is long... a little too long as it tends to get wrapped around my chair if I don't roll part of it up. The headset uses a small stereo jack (that also happens to fit my Blackberry) with its USB adapter to plug into my notebook computer. Fired up Office Communications Server, plugged in the headset and it recognized it right away. Started making phone calls directly against the my contact list in Messenger. Users at the other end all gave it high marks for clarity.Headset has volume and mute controls on the cable. Easily switches from left ear to right.It's not as comfortable as the JLabs headphones I use for my MP3 player, and I don't want to keep it in my ear all day long, but sitting on an hour long conference call yesterday was fine.
The cord I got was not the once pictured. I ended up with a cheap knock-off. The end weren't gold plated and the wire was thin and flimsy. It left me with a very expensive fuzzy flat screen. Don't bother with this cord find another one.
The Monster outlet strip is what you need for traveling. Typically I'm lucky to find one vacant electrical outlet in my motel room to plug into. With the Monster outlet strip I just plug it in a vacant outlet and then I can plug in my laptop charger, cell phone charger, camera battery charger, etc. Works real well. Also it has an indicator light to let you know that the power strip is working (that the electrical plug is hot).
great cable for a great price. the quality is the same as any other hdmi cable, i cant tell the difference to be honest. i already own 2. theyre the perfect price for every hd connection.
This was one of the cheapest tv mounts and it had all the options the expensive ones had it will pull away from the wall as well as allow the screen to pivot up and down.It also compacts up close to the wall.I dont know what other features someone would want in a mount.It is also very smooth when it moves and there is not any deflection or sloppiness in the construction, altough I only put a 14" lcd on it.
This printer is excellent if you want to print pictures! For everyday copying and faxing ... not so good! In the business I run I am required to copy IDs from many people.... This printer is very slow!!! My black and white printer prints 30ppm and this new one takes a whole minute and a half to print a single copy of an ID!! If you want SPEED you do NOT want this one!!! If you want QUALITY this one is very good!!
I use this headset in my kitchen to talk hands-free while on a cordless Uniden phone. It works quite well. The sound quality is excellent. The fit is fairly comfortable for the most part. It does slightly irritate your head on the side opposite the microphone and earpiece. That is the only reason I give it 4 out of 5 stars. As far as Longevity goes, I have not used it long enough to comment. If it breaks soon, I will surely post a follow-up.Would recommend as a great hands free add on for any cordless phone with a 2.5mm jack.
The yellow and cyan print cartridges were received as compensation attesting to the company's willingness to go the extra mile and meet customer's expectations for satisfaction.
These headphone sound good and for general use around the house and air travel they are fine. But, they are not sport headphones. They are with the price
- I absolutely hate tweezing, and no one is going near my face (or any one sensitive body part) with hot wax. I figured if this gadget worked, it would save me a lot of time and swearing. I was right about the time, and the swearing was targeted solely at the outer packaging.Pros:- Easy to use.- Comfortable in the hand, yet mall enough to fit in a purse or cosmetic bag.- Completely painless. And it is unlikely you're going to cut yourself if you use a little common sense.- Does exactly what it is supposed to do pretty darn well -- that is, it trims eyebrows and removes fine facial hair. It is NOT intended as a nose hair trimmer or bikini shaver and explicitly says so in the instructions. (OK, the instructions are awful for the most part, but that part was very clear.)- Battery life really isn't that bad.Cons:- The packaging. I realize that shouldn't have anything to do with the actual product, but when it takes 15 minutes, a box cutter and heavy cussing to get into a package, it affects product perception. If Panasonic has put half the structural integrity into the product as the stupid molded package, I should be using this thing come doomsday. Also, the "soft case" for the attachments is a joke. Count on finding something else to keep those in.- The instructions are, indeed, lacking. There are plenty of pictures, but they aren't very helpful. It still wasn't very clear how the blade head is changed (Hint: The blade is NOT the WHOLE head piece, but two parts lengthwise that snap together.)- It feels cheap. And it probably won't survive a drop to a tile or concrete floor without the case cracking.Conclusion: Given the flimsy materials used for the body and attachments, I wouldn't pay $20 for it, but I got it for $12 and, after using it a bit, I think $10-12 is a fair price for it. If you don't push it past what it is designed to do, it works fine and is much faster, easier and safer (and less painful) than other facial hair removal methods.
I originally purchased a Lowepro Apex 140AW for my new Nikon D90. With the lens hood on and the telephoto lens (55-200mm) it did not fit. However it did fit my Nikon D70 with an 18-70 mm lens and hood on.Next purchase was this Lowenpro Topload Zoom 2. It is a black case, (not Navy as stated). But my Nikon D90 with the lens hood attached fits perfectly. Enough room for extra batteries and memory cards if needed. Not enough room for more lenses, but that was not my intent.The quality of both cases is worth the price. Easy in and out of the cameras and plenty of padding.I am happy with both purchases.
The company that provided this ring sent three rings piled together to span the gap.This is common practice in the photo community but it is not the item pictured.Don't expect to get one solid ring.I needed it right away so didn't send it back.
I used this case for about a year before it fell apart. (I'm tough on cases and holsters.) When I ordered a replacement, I went with a more popular (and more readily available, and more expensive) belt clip case with a magnetic seal. In a matter of weeks, I began to have screen sensitivity issues with my iPhone 3's touch screen -- and the culprit, it turns out, was the magnet in the competitor's case.So when I got my new iPhone 4.0, I ditched the magnetic case and went back to this one. I couldn't be happier. I work in a buttoned-down office setting, where the stitched leather looks right at home ... and the Velcro clasp (which is not silent, but almost so, especially in a room with any ambient noise at all) is secure and fast and easy.Highly recommended.
I would like to start off this review by letting everyone know that I was on Amazon.com when I was lokking for an mp3 player, tons of them were [...] priced and they didn't have the options I wanted! I happened to look over to the right of my screen and saw a recently reviewed item, WOW it was an mp3 player, so I checked it out, even though the price was out of my range. I printed out the information to compare it with the other I had chosen, and read the review for the Minijam...a five star review...and the only one on the page. Well I was dissapointed with the price of the MP3 player, but not all of the wonderfull features. At the point I was reading the technical data, I had no idea you needed a Visor to use the MINIJAM, I found this out later after I bought the thing on [...], but that did not bring my hopes down, it was a great product and I even found a brand new visor on Ebay. So I get the visor and the minjam in the mail and hook them up together and put all of my Mp3's I can onto it, then plug in the headphones they come with, those headphones are not good headphones, but I had some nice [$] Sony ones that worked great. But the design of the Minijam is nice and goes perfect with the visor the picture viewer and Peanut reader are very nice as well. The ability to turn off the visor while listing to mp3's is great when in school, or riding a bike, or working. But even better I was riding my bike at about 15mph and the visor slipped out of it's case (because of my own dumb fault) I was on a gravel road and taking a sharp turn, well the player and visor hit the ground at I only had a couple scratches and the minijam was still playing to perfection. The different settings on the minijam are very nice as well along with going from song to song. But the player looks very cool and the best thing is no one knows what they are! The memory cards are nice and it only takes about 10 minutes to Hotsync the mp3's onto the minijams 32mb cards that are very compact. Additional memory is a key to mp3's and the extra 2mb that the minijam provides for the visor will kepp you out of trouble with memory problems. Handspring did a great thing teaming up with Innogear. This product is nice, I got mine for [$], and the visor afterwords for [$]. Buy one you will not be let down. The sound quality is great and the ability to put new skins on the player always will let you expand onto better things.
I picked this camera for a lot of reasons, not the least of these being that I have rather large hands and needed something to "HOLD ON TO". I felt the flat skinny ones are too hard to handle. This one has a "Handle" (of sorts). I love the camera! It could be a little bigger for ease of handling, but I am getting used to it.
It was a good packaged deal (came with an original Canon battery and leather case) but the case is too big for my Canon SD1000 camera. I may purchase another case for it.
This product is amazing. Saves some space on my desk, while also preventing my macbook from overheating. There's a hole in the back that allows for cords to flow through, which is also quite handy. Everyone that sees my desk for the first time thinks my laptop is floating.
These Bose floor stands are wonderful! They give you a wider range than the table-top model. My husband likes the table-tops, but I would have preferred keep these. Out-voted! Sturdy and easy to assemble.
If you want a nice looking router(let say to place in your living room) or extended range / stronger signal this is for you.If you need a stable connection or security like WEP, WPA or WPA-PSK go with something else or wait for the few next firmware updates. Or use BELKIN network udapter(s). I spend a week, trying to have all my 4 computers + IPAQ, with different network cards to work using WEP or WPA security and gave up(WINDOWS XP SP2) and Windows Server 2003.So I end up just using MAC to restrict connected clients. And once in two days speed starts degrade, so it requires power down cycle. So, if you have more than one computer and non BELKIN adapter(s) be ready for a challenge. Good luck.3 weeks usage update: have one wireless card replaced to Belkin 56 Mbps, have canceled all security (WEP,ets) and still have unpredictable performance degrading- even sitting 10 feet away from the router, the connection speed can starts degrade from 54 down to 2-3 Mbps - and then it may stop working. This happens on several computers. Sometime I have to re-initialize connection on computer, sometime it does not helps - I have to restart router. May be there memory leak in router's firmware? My old D-Link 11 Mbps router worked for last year with no rebooting at all. Obsiously firmware need an upgrade. And average speed is not that great.2 month update: After spending for router + cards about $400 I am giving up on Belkin-Shmelkin. I cannot explain why my speed degrades down to 2-3 Mbs and then my computers just do not see the router. Even when I am sitting just 10 feet away. I can see my neighbors wireless routers but not this one. I have channel moved 5 channels away from others. After 5 -15 min it comes back. MAy be I have bad unit. May be 3 antennas is not enough. My son and wife attaking me few times per day to put back old one. I need a workhorse, gong to D-Link DGL-4300 wireless 108GWill see what one antenna can do... :-)Last update: have DGL-4300 for 4 days: range, of course, is not that great. Speed: in par or somewhat better. And: NO PROBLEM. No rebooting, restarting, re-initializing,etc. For wired connection extra benefit - gigabit hub. So, happy man again.
I've been intensively using diNovo Keyboard for Notebook for four months. This is by far the most beautiful, most quiet, most pleasant to use and most expensive keyboard I've ever had. I'm a programmer and use keyboard daily for many hours. My requirements to keyboard are:1: Be quiet: I have family and family does not appreciate loud knocks at night2. Be soft: I type way too much to fight stiff keys3. Have short stroke keys: see above. Short stroke (laptop style) is the best as it lets you move fingers as little as possible.4. Have a "standard" layout: Delete, Home, End, Page Up/Down keys must be located in a standard 2x3 pattern. I type fast and I go a lot between many corporate client computers that have cheap wired keyboards. I can't afford to re-train my reflexes every time over-creative keyboard designers move the most useful keys into a new position, for example: stock them vertically, as on many multimedia keyboards. Home and causal professional users won't mind, but if you type 8-12 hours a day, hitting a wrong key can be annoying.This keyboard had it all and there is not much to say here, it hit the spot.Now on Cons:- Glossy black surface: looks cool in sale brochure, bad choice for work. The slick surface feels unpleasantly oily under my both thumbs - where they touch the surface below the space key. I hated this feeling 4 months ago, I still hate it now. I would gladly pay extra for a textured matte surface instead - as on any $5 keyboard.- Function keys are really small, but what's really bad: the whole row of keys is jammed right at the top of number keys. There is no distance between them. Eject key is right at the top of Delete key. I can not tell you how many times I've hit Eject instead of Delete: dozens per day. Still do it, after four months of usage. Learned to ignore the open tray of my CD-ROM, but never learned to like this "feature". Definitely a case of "design for show" taking over common sense and good engineering.- Price is really premium. $90 for a simple wireless keyboard with no mouse, that's not cheap.- No option to buy keyboard with a matching mouse. I'd gladly pay extra to have a well-matched wireless mouse. Can't understand rationality of this marketing decision, but what do I know about marketing...Conclusion: would buy this keyboard again, but beware of shortcomings.
despues de checar varios equipos de varias marcas, checando componentes y toda la cosa esta fue una exelente opcion, es compacta, ligera, la pila dura bastante, y la verdad su precio es justo por los componentes que la integran.
I just bought a Palm IIIx and although the functionality of the machine is great, I've had glitches with my unit. I had problems performing the hot-sync - maybe a problem with the unit or cradle and the batteries would go dead after 2-3 days (this happened three times). I also lost all my data (twice) without any low battery warning. I'm getting a replacement and I hope that this was a anomaly.
Converts the ultra portable iQue into one very good, voice guided, in the car GPS. Unobtrusive and well made, it locates easily for optimum use in all our cars.
I've been playing with the bigger capacity MP3 players for some time now. I've own three of them myself and have played with several more and up until I got the new iAudio X5L I have not been happy with any of them. I want a MP3 player that makes it easy to listen to music so that I can enjoy the 5000 songs that I have collected without having having to fight with converting them or using a specific program or being locked into one way file movement. The Ipod doesn't offer anything except large capacity and a lot of hype while still others offer some of these things but not all. I have a smaller iAudio U2 and just loved it so I decided to see what they had in the larger capacity players, that's when I found the X5L. The sounds quality, the drag and drop features with the easy to use interface make it one of the best players that I have ever played with and I would highly recommend it to anyone that wants a great MP3 player that also plays video, stores pictures and is a mass storage device too.
Horrible, Horrible, Horrible!!!!!!! Case is not for Canon Power Shot SX10 IS! I am disappointed that Amazon shows this case with the SX10 IS. The camera fits in the case but the case will not close completely. If you close the case as much as possible it keeps pressing the power button causing the camera to turn on which will run the batteries down. The images associated with the case are very deceiving. The camera in pictures looks like the SX10 IS but now that I have the case I notice that that case appears to be held open as far as possible so that you can't tell that IT WON'T CLOSE WITH THE CAMERA INSIDE!!!!! Trying to decide if it is worth returning the product after reading the return policy. Ace's Policy states you can't get a full refund if it has been opened! How do they expect you to see if it fits without opening it. After shipping, etc. I would probably only get $5-$10 back. At least they get to keep their profit!
i originally bougth these at circuit city.. i needed them asap. and the sound was amazing and good but it broke only a week after. i exchanged tehm for the same headphones hoping it was a defective headphones, and i was right. the sound on these is amazing the noise cancelastion is good but not the greatest. but for the price and size of these headphones they are great. these headphones make a great replacement of any headphones. i personally replaced my ipod headphones with the mdr 71. also for any one intrested there is a mdr ex81 out in japan and should be out in americia in around 3-8 months.
I have owned and used two copies of this lens. The first was remarkably sharp, at all focal lengths, just as other reviews had led me to expect. Unfortunately it was a used copy with a significant undisclosed flaw on the front element, so I returned it. The replacement, although cosmetically perfect and identical in every other regard, suffered from completely mediocre optical performance.I have no way to tell which was the outlier in terms of performance, but certainly, one was very good, and one was not particularly good at all, so it seems that there is at least some significant sample variation among these lenses, and a prospective owner might be well-advised to thoroughly try a sample of this lens before purchasing it, in order to ensure that it performs well enough to meet his needs.Miscellaneous notes:- The "good" sample I had was capable of producing images that were very sharp at almost any focal length and aperture. While some lenses might have an edge under some conditions, the 12mp sensor of my D90 did not reveal any flaws that concerned me at all: I would have been happy to use it at any aperture at any focal length. It was therefore superior in image quality to any other telephoto zoom I have owned or used, including Nikon's 55-200mm VR and 70-300mm VR lenses. I'd give it four stars, not five, due to other disadvantages mentioned here in comparison with other available lenses.- The "bad" sample I owned had significant visible aberrations at almost all apertures and focal lengths. It was fairly sharp at f/11 across most of its range, but still not perfect, and needed to be stopped down all the way to f/11 to give even that level of performance. At f/8, f/5.6 and wide open it was significanly soft over large portions of the image area, worse at each aperture through the maximum. I'd give it two stars, which might be a bit generous.- This lens does not have VR. Unless you intend to use the lens on a tripod all the time (more on that later), or shoot only in good light, I would urge any buyer to consider a lens that does have this feature instead. VR really does work superbly to allow the use of moderate and even slow shutter speeds at long focal lengths, and I would no longer consider buying any telephoto lens without VR unless I had some very specific requirements or intended it only for tripod use. VR really does allow you to get photos you could not get any other way, and is probably more important for most uses than small differences in sharpness.- Both my samples had a fair amount of wobble in the barrel, which is a double-extending design. This doesn't bother me except that wiggling the barrel while looking through the viewfinder at long focal lengths causes the image to move around significantly in the finder. This is a problem for tripod use, where it is desirable to have the camera, lens and tripod head act as one very solid block of mass in order to damp vibration. Physically de-coupling the camera and head from the front of the lens (and consequently, from the image plane) invites imprecision. At very high or low shutter speeds this will not be a problem, but in the range of 1/focal length - 1sec or so, excessive vibration is almost guaranteed by this design. I would consequently avoid this lens for critical tripod use.- This lens has a plastic lens mount. I wouldn't worry about this at all. Like the newer 55-200mm VR, the plastic mount contributes to a very nice, low-friction feel as the lens is mounted and un-mounted, and it seems likely to virtually eliminate wear on the camera's own lens mount. The only potential problem is in using the lens with a very heavy camera, if you are in the habit of picking the camera up by the lens. I doubt this would be a problem for most of the smaller cameras, but if using the lens on something like a D3 one would want to be careful to avoid this.- This is a high-contrast lens. It uses three ED-glass elements, which undoubtedly contribute to this and allow the lens to render colors more vibrantly than even some other very good lenses I have used (my 35mm f/2 and 85mm f/1.8 primes come to mind).- This lens has very good close-up performance. At 200mm it is good enough to allow a Matchbox or Hot Wheels toy car to nearly fill the DX frame, sufficient to obviate the need for a dedicated macro lens for some users.- Be careful not to confuse this lens with the "D" version. The "D" lens does not focus close and is not this lens' optical equal. I don't believe it uses any ED elements and it has much slower focus. It sells for considerably less, except when a buyer gets confused as to which lens he is buying and pays "G" money for a "D" lens. The "D" has an aperture ring, the "G" does not.- Unfortunately, Nikon does not really offer a telephoto zoom that does everything I want, at any price. If you can live without VR and get a good sample, this is optically the best among those I've used, and the extended range at the wide end is very useful. I could recommend it quite highly, with the important caveat that, apparently, not all samples are up to snuff.Other Lenses:I've had the opportunity to own and use many different Nikon lenses and have posted my impressions of some of them here on Amazon. For those interested, here are short summaries. I have used all these lenses on Nikon DX-sized DSLRs, most recently my current D90. Refer to the full reviews for further detail.Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AF-D: *** Competent, sharp lens is a good fit as a bargain DX "normal" prime. Slow f/2.8 max aperture poor. Very inexpensive in used market.Sigma 30mm f/1.4 HSM: *** Poor focusing consistency and below average large-aperture acuity combine for disappointing real-world performance. Fast max aperture, very capable if used with appropriate care.Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-G: ****1/2 Terrific lens at a bargain price. Not without flaws, but excellent in all important respects. A pleasure to use.Nikon 35mm f/2 AF-D: **** Sharp, especially at large apertures, moderate contrast. Classic "normal" lens for DX but consider new 35mm f/1.8 AF-S instead.Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D: *** My sample was unacceptably poor at large apertures. Perhaps a below-average sample. Focal length not ideally suited to DX.Nikon 85mm f/1.8 AF-D ****1/2 Very good short-to-moderate telephoto on DX. Acceptable at large apertures, very sharp stopped-down, moderate contrast. Potentially excellent for portrait use.Nikon 16-85mm VR ***** Very sharp at all settings, excellent contrast, very useful zoom range including true wide-angle at 16mm. Excellent VR. Best-kept secret for DX users.Nikon 55-200mm VR **** Very good lens, very good sharpness and contrast, no fatal flaws. Cheap feel and feature-challenged, but has effective VR. A bargain.Nikon 70-300mm VR *** My sample had very poor performance above 200mm, good to very good elsewhere. Good contrast, generally very good focus performance. Good sports/action lens. Not good where critical sharpness is desired. Possibly a below-average sample.
I bought an older version of this lens eleven years ago. It cost $80 at the time that I purchased it. I use to use it originally with my Canon AE-1 Program film camera. It attached to my canon 50mm 1.8 lens. When I bought a digital camera it works with my Canon rebel xt and it works with my Canon 5D with a Canon 50 mm 1.4 lens. I have gotten lots of great photographs with it especially when using the Macro lens. If you visit my website every photograph I took in the macro section was taken with this lens. [...]The lens also takes nice wide angle photographs as well. I had to replace the original lens I bought recently because when I was cleaning the Macro lens the glass popped out of it. It worked great for eleven years and when I replaced it with this lens it was less than $20. I even dropped the macro lens part a couple of times during the eleven years I owned it and it didn't break. This newer lens has a better cover cap for the back of the lens than the original one did. My only complaint about it is that when I use it with my Canon 5d I get black in the corners which is an issue with the full sensor. Canon has something you can download to fix this but they only have it for their lenses not third party lenses.Overall this is a great lens and it also proves what I have thought for many years, while good equipment can help you, you don't need expensive equipment to take great photographs. It has been worth the $100 I have spent on it. I hope to get as many years out of the new lens as I did the old.
2011 EDIT: This unit's SSL certificate has expired and is no longer accessible via the web interface! I have read up on it, and apparently the way to correct it is to make sure the unit does NOT find the correct time. Leave it in 2006. Netgear of course offers ZERO support for this problem. If you can't access your unit, you will have to reset it to the default settings by holding the reset button for 5 seconds. Then you can access the interface and make sure it doesn't have access to DNS or default gateway. Leave them blank. Of course your time will be off, but at least you'll be able to access the AP. There is a version of DD-WRT, but unfortunately they think only businesses uses this Access Point so they charge for it. I've lowered my rating of this unit because Netgear clearly doesn't expect their equipment to last 5 years even though they are still selling these as new, and because they didn't offer any firmware update to correct the problem.Not quite sure why the other reviewers had so many issues. I have no formal training in wireless networks and had no real problems with the access points themselves. Maybe because I didn't use WPA. I used two of these AP's to bridge two apartment buildings and several apartments connecting a total of somewhere around 16 PC's. The only issue I had was one of the power supplies was bad on arrival.These units have removable antennas so you can add larger antennas or even amplifiers.I used one of these AP's with the Netgear ANT24D18 which even though I got a good deal was a slightly expensive option. The other I used with a much cheaper (live and learn) rooftop antenna that looks more like a microwave antenna. I attached the Netgear antenna to the access point on a balcony of the apartment building across the street. Total distance between the antennas was probably only 300 feet.Once I aligned the signal of the two antennas, the signal quality was outstanding. Both AP's connected at turbo '108 mbps' speed. I was able to easily watch a streaming video from one computer in one building to a computer in the other. We also played LAN video games between buildings with no issues.Because of the remote outdoor locations of one of the AP's (in a waterproof box but still exposed to extreme temperatures and humidity) and a shortage of expensive antenna wire, I ran the power over two of the unused ethernet wires and still had zero issues and rarely lost packets. The only issue I had was during severe windstorms that would misalign the antennas which would lower signal quality and strength. Oh, also the connection between the two AP's was WEP encrypted 152 bit. I also had another AP (DLink) running at the same time and had no interference issues. The Dlink however has it's own set of issues, big surprise though. Quality-wise Netgear has always been above DLink and Linksys for me. A Linksys AP I use at work can barely transmit through one wall without dropping signal like crazy.The only other bad thing I can say is that in a very, very quiet room, sometimes you can hear a tiny buzz from the AP.
i owned one of these for about 4 years (until i dropped it on a treadmill recently :P) and it was the best mp3 device i've ever used. i had owned an ipod before that and this is a great alternative, especially if you use subscription music like rhapsody like i do. videos and pictures look great, the screen is nice and bright, and the sound quality kicks ipods ass. you can even record radio which i thought was pretty cool. i'm so sad i dropped it but it was getting on in years for a music player, they just don't build things like this to last cuz they want you to keep going out and buying new ones. i'd dropped it plenty of times before but i guess this time was the worst.a few drawbacks...it's kind of big and the interface is a little hard to get used to at first especially if you're used to an ipod, and the buttons take a lot of force to press.but other than that, amazing player, it looks great too, my friends would always compliment it and ask to play with it. i'm going to have a hard time finding a replacement :(
Apparently there has been a design change, no longer 36" close focus... decent binoculars but weird stretchy neoprene socks to protect lens is very awkward and promotes leaving them off which isn't a good thing... I would check with Brunton for any design changes and compare part number with what is advertised and what you receive.
Awesome!!!!...I'm still learning a lot with the camera. My goldfish had their frys just about 2 weeks after I got the camera so I had the opportunity to discover some of its features and to getting up close and personal with my baby goldfish...I would compare the pictures I took with Sony DSC-H5 to a microscopic view...details not so visible in the naked eye were captured.
TV was a Christmas present in 2005, 19 Months later it is a large case with a flashing red LED in the grill......
When I bought my iMac, it came with a special deal. No discount, but I received (via rebate) a free HP Deskjet 5940 printer and an iPod. Of course, I had to spend a small fortune for the iMac to get them. Go figure.In any case, what comes free is often not worth very much. That certainly is not the case with the HP Printer. It's been excellent over the past three years. No significant trouble at all. I wish I could say the same for my last three office printers. A couple minor glitches occurred, but my wife was able to figure them out. She's much better at electronic things than I am. Otherwise, it's been perfect. It's inexpensive and works well. If anyone asks, I'd give it a strong nod of approval.One thing really irritates me and it has nothing to do with the quality of the printer. It came with a large label stuck on across the top side. Well, good luck on getting that label off! I finally managed to remove it, but most of the glue stayed. It's still there after three years and no solvent or no amount of scrubbing will remove it. Why turn out a fine piece of equipment and then permanently mar the appearance? This comment is not limited to the HP Printer.Gary Peterson
just the thing to play my old 78s, and its got enough torque to make cleaning the dirty little buggers easy too.
While this product is compact and does indeed allow me to listen to my MP3 player through speakers. I can only listen through an auxilary cable and that means they MP3 Player is not charging. A Big disapointment. The unit can Dock IPods but not MP3. Appearently MP3 connectors must only exist at the end of their USB interface cable. Wish they'd have simply given me a USB input.
Works great right out of the box. No real problems, but I never could get it to load an xd card. Totally confused my PC. I stuck a preloaded SD, turned it on, hit a few buttons and it ran a very nice slideshow. Has a great picture with very high resolution and brightness. I haven't tried any video or audio, but I bought if for my wife to keep pictures of the grandkids at her desk. It does exactly what I wanted it to.P.S.: Framed DIED 14 after 14 months. Also, when it worked, it seemed to like some SD cards, and not like others. . I won't buy another.
Waste of money. It doesnt hold on to the plugs. Buy the Belkin. Better quality fer sure. Worth the money, too.
Put simply, this charger was not compatible for my Ipod Touch 3rd generation. So thats why I am giving it only 2 stars. On the other hand ShopCell, the vendor selling the item, has excellent customer service as they replied to my message promptly which allowed me to return the item and get my money back quickly with no problems.
I have used the Netgear MR814 Wireless Router for several months now. The physical design is great and the wireless aspect works great.As a router, though, it leaves much to be desired. Port forwarding nor DMZ applications work, even with the newest 4.11 release of the firmware. For those running software requiring open ports behind the router, choose a different manufacturer.
This is a great projector. I bought this projector on march of 2006 and it still works great. I don't own a screen, but the wall have worked great. Even if there is still light in the room the movie on the wall still looks good.I have used it to for powerpoint presentation, for movies using a dvd player or laptop and watching movies straight from the cable box.The wide and Tele features are great to ajust your picture.I love this projector.
I was very unsatisfied I recieved these batteries on time like shipping was said. When I recieved them I charged Them Like the direction's said When charging was done I put plastic cover on them and put in my camera case.when went to use them I put on camera after about 3 minuts battery symbol came on then started to flash then went dead after 5 minuts. Same thing happend with next one. I was not happy with quality of battery's ended up having to plug power cord into wall outlet and use camera. I guess you get what you pay for.Thank's anywaysTom
I know it says that this is for Desktop Electronics, which means computers, more or less. However, my "desktop" is my sewing table where I love to make quilts. After many hours of piecing quilts, my sewing machine collects a lot of thread dust, or LINT, which is difficult to clean just by using "fuzzy sticks" or pipe cleaners. So with the additional help of this handy dandy Vacuum, cleaning my sewing machine is a breeze and I am a HAPPY QUILTER!!!
This equalizer fits perfect in my car and it boost the sound quality of the out put. I would highly recommend getting one of these if you`re installing a sound system in your car.
I was first attracted to this system by its funky looks but now that I have it in my living room I am thrilled with its performance and sound. One thing to keep in mind when considering this unit is where you are going to place it. It has a VERY different shape than other CD players so cannot be placed IN a lot of shelving units but must be on top. This is only a consideration and should not neccesarily be a problem. I would definitely recommend this unit for someone looking for a unit that is easy to use, has a great sound, and is not fussy about dealing with the preset graphics equalizer, etc that you might get in a more expensive unit.
I'm 40 miles from the broadcasting stations. I had the DB8 at first hanging on a hook from the ceiling in my den. The results of that weren't great. I got 5 of the available 8 stations in my area, but there was a lot interference. Then I mounted it on a J-pole antenna mount on my roof (which was easy!!) Now I get all 8 stations and the picture is great!!If you have an HD tv and have never hooked it up to a digital antenna, do it!! You'll be shocked at how great the picture quality is! My tv is a 1080p 120mhz LED/LCD from LG. The picture using this antenna is stunning.
This is a great system at the price. Sound quality is great, and easy to set up too. Agree with other reviewers who noted the time it takes for the CDs to engage, and start up - annoying but I can live with it. The other slight annoyance is the shuffle mode with this model - it can shuffle within the CD but not between the 5 CDs. Otherwise, this unit really suits my apartment where I can hear the music in all rooms without having the neighbors complain. Well recommended!
The drive crashes whenever the computer goes to sleep. Fantom says the only way to recover is to restart the computer. Fantom, instead of fixing things, suggests people turn sleep mode off. Please consider buying from a reliable company.
I like Sony products alot and I believe that Sony makes good-quality merchandise. However, I was not too happy with these headphones. I find that they are very bulky-fitting and other people can hear whatever I am listening to. Granted, I like loud music but you can hear everything that I am listening to clearly! It sounds like a radio on low volume. I have had my ipod turned up high using other headphones but no one can make out what I am listening to.
Have used the screen only a few times. It has a good finish and the spring mechanism works as it is supposed to do.
I purchased this car radio back ooooh... ten months ago? Sure. Had plenty of time to work the thing; plenty of time for something to go wrong; plenty of time for all the bugs to show up. Only thing is... nothing's gone wrong!The CD player is excellent. It never skips- and I live in Pennsylvania, the roads are terrible. I also have a gravel driveway with plenty of dips and bumps. Nary a skip or a stop.The input option is what sold this radio for me. I wanted to be able to play my mp3s through my car speakers. This allowed me that option. Here I have to input...some.. crucial information. When you use the input to play your player the volume of your music is going to be low. Depending on how loud you like your music it could be so low you can't hear it. I don't think this is a flaw in the radio. I've noticed this same phenomenon when I plug my mp3 player into my computer speakers. Any of them. I think it has to do with the fact that when you're listening through headphones or ear buds the music isn't really all that loud, even though it sounds like it because it's being pumped directly to your ear (which isn't good for your ear, but we all do it anyway). So when you hook it up to an outside source the music is quiet, because it is. So when you hook up your player turn the volume up- the volume on your player that is. If you leave your player volume as is and up the radio volume you'll get a hissy noise. This is not a flaw, it's just sound equipment physics. Get over it.The radio function... is a radio. It works.The only other thing I feel I need to mention is that the buttons are very small and easily bumped. Especially the volume one. The volume knob doubles as a menu button. And when you're driving down a road and go for the volume it is very easy to accidentally push the button. But, as long as you don't hit it more than once, you'll be ok. The first thing on the menu is volume control.All in all I am particularly pleased with this product. You soon get the hang of all the piddly stuff. It actually met my expectations, which almost never happens. I'm a very picky person when it comes to Electronics and Computer Programs. I believe that if something says it's supposed to do something then it should jolly well do it. And this one does.I hope this helped you. Enjoy.Oh, and don't forget to turn your volume down before you put your headphones back in. Don't want to blow your ears out. ;)
Brings out wonderful colors. Helped communicate what I saw when I visited Israel during a sunny trip. Best investment I have made for my Olympus e510. Protects lens and enhances photos. Especially brings out great colors in portrait shots of my wife, who has somewhat "pasty" skin. Makes photos look alive.
The iPod docking idea is great, but I bought this product because: it helps me a lot to check the pictures I take in my digital camera; it plays all regions DVDs; I can plug my camcorder on it; and it has an smart way to carry a remote control. I didn`t need the biggest screen. Actually, I was more concerned about the battery autonomy. I needed a bigger screen than my iPod has but not as big as of my laptop. I suggest to buy the Philips USA Step-up 10" DVD Player Case. It comes with compartments to the DVDs, wall charger and cables, a shoulder strap, extra straps to attach to the car seat and a well placed strap inside to hold the DVD player. It doesn`t obstruct the disc change. If you go into trips a lot, this one is the choice.
Eventhough its discontinued now, i love my ipod mini. It is a great product and i have had no problems with it. The battery isn't as good as they say but what it lacks in battery it makes up in, storage, ease of use, and size. It is a perfectly balanced device and if you stumble upon one get it. The nano is also great. My sister has one and loves it. Also, itunes is a great program, and is very safe, and user friendly. So all power to apple on the IPOD line of products. They are great quality and you should buy one.
I purchased this radio based on this site's user reviews. Not so much for its sound - although "OK", I found it significantly bass heavy and the lack of a tone control frustrated any remedial attempt - but for the "raves" about its ability to pull in weak stations. I live in a fringe area. Until now I tolerated the marginal reception of my cheap Panasonic clock radio. I was looking forward to significant improvement with the B.A. No such luck! The FM reception is just as bad! In fact, the AM reception is worse! I received one AM LOCAL station, and that one was "fuzzy". If I didn't get that station, I would have thought the radio was defective! I think all those "raves" are from B.A. employees. The joke's on me. Take my word for it,save your money, buy a cheap Panasonic!
Product works great and is a vast improvement from the smaller trickle chargers/conditioners if you're wanting to actually quickly jump a dead battery. Assembly was quick and easy, packing was good and had no damage. The wheels are cheap and chintzy but seem to work well enough in my dirt floor pole barn. Starts my cars and tractors without a problem, should have bought years ago.Update: Over a year later this charger is still working well, frequently used to start a tractor that needs new batteries and does it without a problem. I would have no problems buying this brand or model again.
I searched Amazon.com for a multi-region DVD player so I could view DVDs that I have purchased overseas. This DVD player came up. There are no instructions within the packaging that state how to watch Non-region 1 DVDs. I called the manufacturer and they told me how to "rigg" it to play region 2 DVDs. Also, the remote control did not work from the very beginning and the manufacturer said I would need to pay money to replace it. They also let me know that the DVD player will not work without the remote control (not compatible with universal remotes). This is not a good product.
good price for the sound quality you get. now for the nit picking. the 2 speakers are very light so I put 2 way tape on the bottom of the one with the volume knob so it would stay in place when i turned the knob.
I purchased the filter thinking I will received a lens to fit it. Amazon messed up my credit card therefore canceling the lens for the filter. So I have a filter and no lens.Thanks Amazon
$1800, free shipping, no tax. AWESOME Deal! It's huge. Non-HD materials don't look as bad as they do on LCD/Plasmas. The number of inputs for this tv are great as well, I have a wii, xbox, satellite, and a pc all hooked up and there's room for more. No issues with the halo effect and field of vision is wider than I expected. Delivery went smoothly and I have no complaints for the first month.
This waterproof case works great. I was leary at first taking a camera underwater even though it was in the case. But after approximately 200 pictures and three to four hours underwater I have no worries. I like the case out of the water as well because it protects the camera on the beach from sand getting in the lense and in general.
My brother picked up 2 50 packs of these balnk cd's.After the first 3 had " errors?? " I figured maybe it was my computer.Well it wasn't ...Out of a 50 pack 25 decided that they had " errors " on them....Don't waste your money.Spend a little more for something better or else you'll spend less and get ALOT less.
This is the best bag for S2 IS, I can carry my camera, 58mm adapter attached, cloth to clean, 4 battery, CBK4 200 charger and two filter in it`s cases....all in one bag and still i got enought space to TCdc58B....... What else can you ask for?
My friend gave me her old iPod 5.5G 40GB, but its battery would barely last a half hour. I bought this battery because it was said to have 550 mAh, an improvement over the stock battery.The installation was not too hard, but if the case opening tools were a bit sturdier it would have been easier. I had a bit of a tough time because the tools broke a bit while using them, and made it hard to continue working with them, but after I had opened the case the rest was straightforward and easy.My main complaint is that I don't think that the battery is really 550mAh. I use RockBox, configured for this battery's larger capacity, and the battery life indicator does not accurately represent the actual amount of battery remaining, it always overstates it. If the battery really performed like it was stated, it'd get a 5/5 rating. But this is good enough, I still get a great amount of time out of this battery until it runs dry, even if it's probably not really 550 mAh worth.
On the scale of mens body frames I am in the small category, yet this trackball is still too small for my hand. I need a trackball for my work, and since using this one several weeks ago I have started developing capal tundral symptoms. Also, the picture is deceiving. It shows a silver trackball, but when I got it in the mail it was gray and red (not quite as cool looking). The trackball is way too small to be a comfortable fit for a grown up male. I guess less plastic makes it more cost effective (cheap). Anyway, it needs a complete redesign. The trackball gets stuck sometimes because of dirty build up but there is no way to take the trackball out to clean it. I have an older Logitech trackball which works great and is very ergonomic, but they do not sell that one anymore.
Buying HDMI cables can be such a racket from big-box retailers. I had heard to go online and buy them inexpensively. I took a risk and bought my cables from this company and the delivery was fast, the product was cheap and it works great (for my Apple TV hookup).I was a little leery about the fact that the cables came with no supporting documentation or details. Beware that the cords are literally just thrown in the shipping envelope with no extra info-- but they're cords. Obviously you don't need much info if they work as they should. And these do.
I just bought these in late June 2007 and the feel is a little awkward because they stick inside of your ear further than usual ear buds. This makes the sound a little more clear and there is less background noise, but I find having something inside my ear like this is a little too strange.My main beef is with the company. I purchased these only two months ago and have only used them on my Creative Vision M player and they burnt out for some reason in the middle of a song. Now there is no sound at all on any device I plug them into and V-moda wants me to pay to ship them to them plus I will get another pair of them which I already don't want so I will have to sell these on ebay or something and then buy some other brand. Such a hassle!!! I just would like a check for what I paid and a free shipping label to send them back to them. I don't think that's too much to ask for a product that they back so well verbally.
I purchased this Sirius antenna to mount outside on my house. It provides much better reception (no signal drop-out) than the small "hockey-puck" antennas. The mounting bracket and hardware made attachment along the roof-line easy. Its profile (on a short mast) keeps it above the roof and free from being covered with snow. I wish the cable was about 5 feet longer, but extension cables can be acquired. A great performing antenna for home, truck, or RV.
I have carpal tunnel. This is the only mouse that does not affect it. A thumb wheel is the ONLY way to go. Plus, I can easily and quickly adjust my wrist height up and down. Fore and middle finger movement is very minimal. I LOVE it.
I bought this for my 12" Dell notebook, but the side stuck out by one and a half inches. I bought it after carefully reading the dimensions and thought it would fit, otherwise the product was great.
This is a joke, right? This printer doesn't do anything well--print quality is weak, copies aren't good...I only used it for 6 months before i decided to pitch it, and I really might just pitch it right out the window, becuase I haven't gotten to the most frustrating part: The Great Epson Printer Cartridge Scam. For the uninitiated, this means that ANY TIME YOUR PRINTER IS OUT OF ONE COLOR CARTRIDGE, YOU CANNOT PRINT AT ALL; the cartridges are REALLY SMALL, so you'll be very familiar with your friends at the office supply store; the cartrdiges are REALLY EXPENSIVE, so Epson will owe you stock holdings after a few months. If you need a printer that works and is cheap to run, THIS IS THE OPPOSITE. It's patently unreliable because it's always out of ink, and I will never buy another epson product as long as I live, because this product is PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE IN ACTION.
This unit would be a great combination modem/wireless router except that I cannot set any of the security features. I have spent more than 3 hours on the phone with Motorola technicians and have tried two units. Both have this problem and the technicians do not how to correct it.
THE DESIGN IS PERFECT FOR THE MAGELLAN'S...BUT THE SUCTIONCUP WILL NOT ADHERE TO TODAYS CAR DASHES. THE ONLY PLACE ITWILL STICK IS TO THE WINDOWS. I'M NOW IN THE PROCESS OF ORDERING A PIECE OF SHEET METAL TO STICK TO THE DASH AND THENMOUNT IT TO THE METAL. IT IS NOT GOING TO BE AN EASY PROJECTBECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT OF THE MAGELLAN. I WILL NOT RESORT TO'SCREWS' IN MY DASHBOARD.........AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN...A BETTER IDEA FOR DASH MOUNT IS NEEDED. DASHBOARDS ARE RIPPLEDPLASTICS OR A NONPOURUS MATERIAL........SO IT JUST 'WON'T' WORK.
This is a beauty. As advertised it fits nicely over the 58mm daylight filter protecting my camera's lens. The design is elegant in its simplicity. The plastic is molded perfectly into a circular disc that protects the filter (and hopefully the lens behind it) from foreign and domestic debris. Along the sides the "snap-in" tabs are strategically located at precisely 180 degrees apart. This is very useful when applying pressure to the spring powered tabs for removal or installation of the cap... and it can be done with one hand! Squeezing the tabs together disengages them from the filter (or lens) so that light may enter into the camera. This, as it turns out, is very important in recording images. The tabs themselves ride in highly engineered slots, or grooves. This keeps the tabs in very good alignment. These tabs have little tabs (protrusions) that prevent the big tabs from moving beyond the slots, either in or out. This is a must in that it is these tabs that actually hold the lens cap on the lens (or filter).The cap is a nearly flat black color. It has just a hint of a satiny luster. Another great feature of the lens cap can be found on the back side of it, molded right into the plastic is a "58mm". This may be a very helpful feature to distinguish it from other lens caps, if you have several lens caps of similar size. This certainly shows a higher level of design and an effort to make the product user friendly. Kudos to Tiffen!I would have given it 5 stars except that the lens cap I received did not have "ADORAMA" written across the front of it. I really like the iris like "O" in the name. I was looking forward to showing it off to all of my friends. I spent a great deal of time pondering the pros and cons of sending it back to get one as shown in the Amazon picture, but decided to keep this one anyway. It does provide a "blank slate" if I want to create my own logo. I ordered the lens cap on Aug 7, it was sent out on Aug 9 and I received it on Aug 18 via USPS.In conclusion, the lens cap is a very useful if not indispensable item for you lens. I highly recommend buying one.
THIS REMOTE IS SMALL AND EASY TO USE. I USED IT FOR XMAS FAMILY PHOTOS. IT MADE TAKING THESE GROUP PIX SIMPLE. I WOULD RECOMMEND IT FOR ANYONE WITH A NIKON SLR.
This lens is not a bad deal considering its price and focal range. HOWEVER, if you are hoping for very sharp photos this is not the lens for you. Furthermore the lens (my sample anyway) had quite a bit of chromatic aberation and color fringing. I could have lived with the lack of sharpness but not the color fringing so back it went.
Everything is working properly, i installed vista ultimate sp1 with a q6000 in 8 min, and later after, i made a partition with the ubuntu cd and installed ubuntu hardy heron in 6 min, no joke, this drive is crazy fast up to 66 mb/s (HD TACH) transfer rate, i was migrating from old eide drives, sata is the way, also note for vista media experience users, HARDDRIVE SCORE 5.7 NOT 5.9, i had before with ide drives 5.2, it isint a big difference may i say, but the boot time and install time are much shorter and speedy for such a huge drive. And for 79.99 it's a steal. if you want 5.9 get a raptor or velociraptor.
easy fail to work, it did out of order twice within the first 6 months!for the 1st time, the customer service told me I have to pack the machine for return to repair, but they won't provide any boxes and packing material. you know, packing this kind of big heavy thing well is kinda head-ache!for the 2nd time, I was told to input a set of commands to resume the machine to service. well, no problem. But, I don't know why Sharp didn't mention these kind of commands in the instruction book. I'd rather read the instruction book than waiting long for the service HOTline!
As of June 23, 2004, Amazon is shipping an early production model while the web site displays the back panel of a later production unit. If it has a power switch and detachable power cord then it's the updated model but don't rely on Amazon's images.
If you're thinking of getting this laptop case for your small laptop, do it! I am a very picky shopper, but I absolutely love the quality, craftsmanship, durability, and stylish good looks of this case. My work gave me a huge case with wheels, and I much prefer carrying it on my shoulder. The shoulder strap is comfortable, and I can put papers to correct in the inside pocket. The zippered accessories pocket is kind of in the way, so I prefer to take it out (it's velcro-ed), but other than that I am in love with my new case and it's streamlined shape!
I bought 3 of these Layer-3 switches to replace some Layer-2 switches, and they work great. I like getting discontinued product at drastic discounts; less than 1/3 the price of the original switches.The setup was very easy; so easy that I had them configured before I installed them, keeping the network downtime to a minimum.I just bought 2 more for another project, and have recommended them to others.
Initially, I thought this box would be a decent and adequate as a firewall product, but then between many little bugs and frequent stress from network outages, my opinion gradually changed. Their were many small problematic bugs with their proxy filters for web and mail. There web filter bugs hampered the newer Windows XP system update process, and with mail filter bugs, users were not receiving important e-mail from clients. Specifically, one mail problem was with the **standard** ESMTP BDAT style of mail, which Exchange 2003 uses.After talking with their tech support (after hefty re-instatement and support costs), we found the product has not been tested with Windows 2003. Excuse the sarcasm here, but it's almost 2005, and 2005 minus 2003 is like um two years. Does this mean their product will only tested with major operating systems two years after the fact?We had numerous problems with this box due to network outages with the firebox crashing and restarting (these bugs related to PPoE negotiations). We tried to search for support documents and firmware updates, but these were unavailable without a pricy support contract. I don't know if my opinion is shared, but this seems quite distasteful.We had no choice but to purchase the support, but were unable to until we paid more money for the right to be able to purchase support. They called this process "re-instatement".In our recent adventure, we wanted to use this box as a branch VPN using the standard L2TP/IPSec. We found that site-to-site VPN only work with other firebox models, and to get support for the standard, we have to purchase a license for it.Lastly, this product is built around Linux and uses freeware tools. It just seems wrong to have all these creative schemes to loosen pocket books of unsuspecting users and businesses with free software.
This is an OEM battery from IBM/Lenovo, so it's just what you would expect it to be.I must say, though, that Office Depot's (aka Tech Depot) shipping was lighting-fast.
I ordered this player along with the TV (Samsung 40" 1080P) as I did not have a HD 1080p tape player. One of the advertized advantages is the ability to upgrade the lower vidio recordings to 1080p.This was a mixed success. I need the closed caption (or english subtitles) as I have poor hearing.I had to reduce the uplink to 720 in order to also see the captions.Disappointed!Joe
The LCD replacement cover does protect the monitor, but is scratched very easily and needs replacement often at a price which is very expensive.
My teachers in my college photography classes always harped to NEVER use third-party lenses for cameras. But honestly, I'm not going to spend $1000 (give or take) on the Nikon 105mm f/2.8 when I can get this Sigma brand for around $480. I use it on my D90, and I couldn't be more in love. When I read reviews on this lens before purchasing, some people had said that they thought the autofocus on it was slow and/or loud. I personally think it's pretty fast. I shot photos of super quick miniature horses, and they would literally not stop sprinting while I was photographing them. EVERY photo I took of them in motion with this lens was in focus. Every single one. As for the loud factor... well, it's not the quietest, but it's also not the worst I've ever used before.This is my first macro lens, and I've been wanting to get one for awhile. I'm just amazed how close I can get to things with this lens. I'm a budding wedding photographer, and I wanted this Sigma brand to photograph up close shots of wedding rings and other detail photos during weddings. It's just a dream come true. It's also an amazing portrait lens... almost too amazing, and what I mean by that is, don't show someone an up-close shot of their face after using this until you retouch their pores!The construction of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 is great as well. It doesn't feel cheap, and has a nice weight to it (but not to the point where it's difficult to get hand-held shots). I'm very happy I purchased this, and will continue to buy more Sigma lenses in the future!
I have had problems with this unit since I got it. DVDs pause in the middle of a movie. Once this happens the system will not play again and other functions (on/off, eject, etc.) are very slow to respond. I tried living with this sporadic performance until it was too late. When it did function properly the sound was pretty good.
Work like a charm, I love it and it solved my long lingering computer running slow problem. And the price is reasonable!
I bought this to replace the original keyboard, it allowed me to prolong the usefulness of the laptop. I now have donated the laptop.
I bought a WD drive and it failed after 12 months of light use. WD folks told me it must've been something I did. I was backed up, but lost a lot of irreplaceable baby pictures. They wouldn't do anything, as it was after a year. Buy a Hitachi hard drive, these are total junk and could cause you the same heartache they caused me.
This backpack is great and well worth the money. I got caught in some heavy rain could not even see 10 feet in front of me, had my laptop and books in this backpack and when i got home everything was completely dry nothing got wet. This backpack is also well padded.
When i was looking to buy a new set of headphones for my ipod.. i def was considering these however the reviews were mixed emotions... Well I'm writing a review so i must have bought them :) I have now had these headphones for over a month and i absolutly love them. They fit comfortably in my ears and the sound is so much better than the ones that comes with the ipod. It also matches my pink cover i have for my ipod too :) So if your not looking to spend like 50 or 60 dollars on headphones, Which i dont know why you would spend that much on headphones in the first place, These headphones would be perfect!!
Though i just got it, and have not played with all its functions yet, this camera has taken some amazing pictures already, its so compact it fits in the back pocket of my jeans, is completely metallic! i dont like that it doesnt come with extra memory, just the internal one, but i can get extra. its a beautiful camera!
I never thought that this item will be so amazing. My major concern was the reception and lenght of the radio because I want it to use it in the kitchen were my wi-fi doesnt work. For my surprise, this divice works perfect in every corner of the kitchen (100 mts away aprox - 3 to 4 walls). One of my best orders in amazon so far.
I hate this player with all my heart the storage capacity no longer amazes me it is not cool, problem #1 is the fact that if I dont wear a belt with most of my clothes it is so clunky that it kind of pulls my pants down(I realize it is my own fault if I dont wear a belt) #2 I only had it for three months and blips of other songs started cutting into songs I was currently playing. #3 A week after the blippy thing started I was in the middle of a study hall at school and my player just stopped. I shook it because it sounded like there was something clicking inside and the player burst back to life and scared the living crap out of me then turned off again until I got it back from sending it to Creative, and it still doesnt work right. #4 Customer service sucks #5 I dropped it once and it wasnt a significant height but the player just stopped playing again. I could go on for a little longer but I figure I have done enough complaining.
I lost my shade while on a business trip out of state and was frustrated with myself. I visited a couple of camera stores but they did not carry this item. I was happy to have received it and that it was available. Received item in specified time and it fits. Will buy from again...
Teriffic sound. I tried it with a Beethoven Symphony and it sounded great. I never expectedmusic quality. I bought them for audiobooks. I ordered 2 more.
I bought this because it allegedly included a mouse/pointing device on the same flexible sterilizable keyboard device. Unfortunatetly the pointing device is unusable. It consists of 4 arrow shaped buttons pointing in the directions of the compass that allow you to guide your cursor the the proper place. It is impossible to guide the cursor with precision. Completely unusable in practice. Still functional as a keyboard but requires a separate mouse.
I really looked hard at the various light (sub-3 lb) tripod options to use with my Canon Powershot S2 IS. Lighter the better, but I also really wanted a 3-way pan head and all of the little nice extras that I could get: bubble level, quick set-up/tear-down, fits inside of carry-on luggage, good build quality, comes with a bag, good hand crank, etc.It definitely fit the bill perfectly, and was ONLY 2 lbs! Of course you don't get super strong wind-proof stability at that weight, but I was really quite happy with the overall stability on my recent vacation. When there was a strong wind, I leaned a bag, backpack, or beach towel around one of the legs and that gave me more piece of mind... but I think it probably would have been fine... especially when not fully extended to max height.Before buying it, the max height was actually my only real concern -- would it be tall enough to take good people pictures/outdoor portraits while I was on my vacation? My experience says -- Yes, great people shots (and so much better than the typical shot you get by asking a passing by stranger to take a photo for you)!Don't hesitate, just buy this one!
I bought the Sony 5 Disc DVD player for the convenience of using the five disc capacity as a CD player for music, and the easy of connecting the player to my receiver through HDMI connection.I have not been dissapointed. The HDMI connection works great, is simple and allows immediate enjoyment of the player. The DVD play is flawless.
Practical, easy and convenient parter for my ipod mini...looks great its like having my own streo at home (paired with proper speakers of course)
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesI was very pleased with these. I tried the Bose headphones but was turned off by the price. These are comparable with a very reasonable price. I used them my recent cross country trip and it made the long flight so pleasant. I highly recommend this product
Great product. Easy on and off, spacer for 30gb iPod (thinner than 60), but you won't know the difference.Only drawback is that the unit cannot be docked or use an FM transmitter from the docking port, while the case is still on. But this is a minor thing to protecting the iPod when traveling or working out.
i would ask mr. claus for this item every time dinasaurs apear tis item blows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it! We have a 350 and 360, both identical except the Bluetooth on this one which I haven't even used yet. Occasional glitches with directions, but I'm sure they all have that. I love the voice activation, wouldn't settle for not having it. Absolutely invest in the dash-mounted holder, for the windshield one, well, it seems to work well at first, then, not so much - and trust me, it's not fun to see your nice Garmin falling, especially when driving.
I have purchased 2 of these over the last year and both work excellent. Very well made, CD's stay in their slots. Overall no complaints.
Ok.. this is now the 4th Review of this "Sort of" neat little camera. I decided to totally rewrite the review.Here we go again!I now own (5) GZ MC100 Mini Cams.One was bought as a traditional Referb. Two were bought new [...]. The other two were bought [...].It is interesting to note that the $90 used camera was not labeled JVC but VICTOR. The camera must have been a Japanese version. I was quite lucky as there is roughly no difference (other than logo) from the other cameras and it was in very NEW condition.Right now I am shooting live events in a small Las Vegas Theater for First Friday.These are really wonderful cameras. (SEE BELOW) They recognize the new CF standards. So all five of my cameras use 32GB CF memory cards. These 133x Transcend cards cost me around $100ea. They now sell for about $80.Since I use these cameras for shooting video for the Internet.. SD (Standard Def) is perfectly fine for my use. The main reason for buying these camera's was their size, cost and shooting to CF card. (Tapeless) Also all of my high end editing tools only use SD quality.I suggest you buy extra batteries for this camera from Ebay. Buy the Gray 1000ma batteries. Avoid the black batteries! I did find Black ones that said they were rated much higher than the standard 800ma. That is either a misprint or an exaggeration. There is also a lens set that costs about $40. It comes with one wide and one 2x lens. You should also buy a UV lens. This will protect the built in lens from scratching or damage. Once the camera lens is scratched you should just throw the camera away.. or use it as a voice recorder.I strongly suggest you buy the GZ MC100 new. Once you start using it.. I'm sure it will be a camera that you will use the heak out of. My Refrb camera's zoom lever is already "Sticky".. That is probably because it was refurbished.I really like my little JVC GZ camcorders:Each camera is small to carry and takes very good still images. It also has an interesting "Shoot on the fly" mode. Where you can shoot 1600x photos more or less without stopping. It makes for an interesting video effect when I place the images into my video editor time line.To get the most out of the Video side of the GZ MC100 you have to read the documentation. There is a "Low Light" setting in the main menu that must be set. There are also more menu settings only found on the CD that comes with the camera. Nearly all of the "Bad or Poor Reviews" are the result of the owners not bothering to read the manuals.There are other cameras out there. The JVC GZ MC100 was a big deal when it came out in 2004. The 4GB microdrive was about $300 back then. Right now you can buy the drives for about $14ea used.What makes this camera unique is its size and quality. It is a good "All around" video, still, audio solution. It also has some very interesting features that can be useful.It is also worth pointing out that I can take down all five cameras and put them into my shooting vest. That would not be possible with many of the "Small" HD tapeless cameras today.Check out the band DVIR in the "First Friday" directory on OpenVegas dot TV. (Type it into your browser) The wide angle shot is my $9000 Canon H1. The close up shots are from the GZ. Also watch for videos shot after August 2009 "First Friday" on OpenVegas TV. You will see what SIX (5 GZ MC100's) cameras can do.-------9/07/09-------The main problem with my "Tape-Less" GZ-MC100 Solution is the file size. The media is formatted for FAT32 not NTFS. That means that no matter what size media you have in your camera.. it will only capture to a 2gb size.I did try to format at NTFS.. but the Camera will not read the format. I can lower the resolution (The camera has 4 settings) to cram more time into the 2GB file size. I seriously hate that idea BTW.At $500 - NEW this is a really dumb camera to buy. My 2nd choice would be the Canon HV10 that shoots super amazing HD (single chip) quality. The HV10 is slightly larger than the JVC.. and the Canon does not shoot to CF or SD media. The Canon HV10 shoots to MiniDV tape only.My practical Tape-Less shooting experience has only been with the JVC camera. I will be buying a FOCUS CF Card recording system for my H1 at some point.. and I have shot directly to laptop using DVRack. But DVRack is no longer made.. it is now an Adobe (crap) Product. And so it goes..I will get my money's worth out of the JVC cameras.. just means more dumb steps! Uggg!If you can find the GZ-MC100 in good condition for about $150 - $200 get it. But it will NOT run longer than 1hr in Ultra Fine mode. You will have to stop the camera and restart it (create a new file) to continue shooting the action.JVC made a serious error NOT giving the GZ camera the ability to read NTFS formatted media.Thanks,GENE
Bought this product 1 yr ago worked alright with some skipping of the video frames then recently started to hiss real bad. Ther custumer service man said that I was S.O.L I have to say that Phillips really has some piss poor people working for them......bad product
I have been using it for the last 4 months and works great.Its very sleak and compact. Its a good buy and money's worth.
I have gone thru 3 pairs in 2 years.The only reason i have bought so many is the sound quality is great but the wires on these headphones are cheap.All three pair failed because of wiring problems but i have not found a pair of headphones that sound as good as these.I am sure if i spend more money i could but i just us them for the gym.Philips just needs to work on the wiring problem.
I purchased these headphones to replace the awful walkman style ones we were forced to use for our talk radio show, and since using them, our sound quality and consitency have improved dramatically. Now we hear the mixer output at the same volume with stunning clarity. They sheild just enough outside sound so that ambient noise doesn't get through, and you can still be aware of your surroundings. I would recommend this product for anyone on a tight budget planning to do sound editing or play online games.
Nice cam for the money; but, big screen washes out in bright sun, so even a small viewfinder would help. Movie mode-noisy motor. Convenient to charge battery in camera. Well made ,all ss. Port covers flips won`t last long. Picture quality VG
You said the lens is compatible with canon eos digital rebel, but it is not, which means I have to turn this item back. You wasted my time and money
After moving to a new location, we found our favorite radio station wouldn't come in. Tried a number of different antennas and the C. Crane FM Reflect Antenna was the only one that brought the station in. I'm very pleased with the purchase.
I got my MicroPhoto in last week and when I started falling in love with it, i realized that I would most likely drop it by accident and mess it up, with my luck. So I started searching for cases for it and came across this one. It seemed good and at the price you can't go wrong. I got it today and must say I am quite pleased! It fits it like a glove and doesn't osbtruct anything on the player, but it will prevent it from easily fitting in small pockets like it used to. But now it feels sturdy and won't be hurt if you drop it! And not only that, but it comes with a sturdy belt clip as well, which is another plus. So in summation, if you have a MicroPhoto, GET THIS CASE!! You'll be glad you did!
Let me start by saying that Samsung has the best flat panel technology in the world, Samsung is the largest flat panel company and the provider for many of the LCD brands out there. I believe Samsung is getting the best panels for its branded monitors.I use this monitor at work and I recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade to an LCD. It is stylish looking, saves valuable desk space and has a truly excellent image quality.The technical specs of this display do not match those of the more expensive panels but they make it top of the line in its category. I haven't done any gaming nor movie watching with this monitor (as you can imagine), however with 16 ms response time, it should deliver a decent picture. Moreover, I have watched several short video clips on it and I was pleasantly surprised by the picture quality (having a good video card helps too).As far as office applications and internet use, this is such an improvement over any regular CRT monitor that I urge you to try it. The clarity of the display impressed me and more importantly it eliminated my eyes' irritation caused by staring at a screen for too long. Text and image quality is sharp and crisp. No more headaches, red eyes or other symptoms, you can even tone down the screen brightness to your liking.Last, this monitor comes with 3 year product warranty.The only cons are that the monitor stand is limited to tilting the monitor up or down, it doesn't rotate left and right and it doesn't have height adjustment so you might need to work around these things.
When properly hooked up to one of the Yamaha CAVIT receivers, these sound great.However, these are advertised as computer speakers when in fact they are regular bookshelf home theatre speakers--no connections to the computer are provided, just bare lead speaker wire.Even if you do use these as home theatre speakers, you need to pair them with a 6 ohms receiver rather than the more common 8 ohms ones.
Love lamp. This is a great looking lamp for a really low price. be careful not to set clothing on top though. i burned a hole in a scarf... oops
works great and you can't beat the price. I think I paid more for shipping than for the actual product at the time. You can't find this cheaper anywhere else. As always, Amazon rocks!
This remote is so easy and yet so accurate it is a must to have it cost a little but i promiss you it is worth is
Hauppauge-WinTV-HVR-1600 Vista Premium Certified High Definition TV Tuner/PVRThis tuner card worked as discribed with my vista system. I had no issue installing the card and it works great with Windows Media Center. I have used it everyday since i installed it, without any problems. The recording quality is top notch. I have read reviews that where others had problems but I had none. I highly recommend this card if you are using Windows Vista.
I'll keep this simple:1) They are good for bass, but little else. With even my untrained ears, I easily notice that the highs and mids are very unimpressive. They are very murky, not clear and crisp like they should be. If you look on the side of the box, you can see that the makers of these don't deny this--there is a graph showing the bass maxed out and the mids and highs suffering...2) They are somewhat attractive and comfortable. I like the way they look. I have pretty big ears, and I barely notice these until a couple hours of listening. This being said they are also somewhat warm. As others have noticed, the bass amplifier on the cord is kind of annoying and heavy. I think just letting it hang there would eventually damage the product. So you constantly have to worry about it falling down and such.In short, I wouldn't buy them if I had another chance. Instead, I would of bought the Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Headphones. They're hardly more expensive, and are obviously of much higher quality. Rattling your head with dubstep music IS fun for a while (it makes your ears tickle, lol), but I listen to a wide variety of music. Genres such as blues don't sound nearly like they should.
this filter did everything it said it would on the tin. :)amazing little piece of glass. used by the famous vincent peters in many photos. its really an invaluable piece
This is a well designed and comfortable mouse. It is much better than the microsoft 6000 mouse. I would recommend this mouse if you can buy it on sale. The regular price is a bit high.
Got this pretty quick and used it instantly. Required slight calibrating for me, but after watching a youtube video on it the night before it arrived.. I was a pro with it already. A must have for strobe lighting if your new at it, wanting to learn more, don't like snapping random pics trying to guesstimate the appropriate exposure (beat up the light meter and save those accuations for when its time to sell the camera), or just want to add a handy dandy little tool to your bag, this is it. I Purchased the 308 first, and reading all of the bias reviews, I checked this one out and never looked back. The 308 did everything I needed it for but I like options for the future and this one was more prepared. Good product and fast shipping. Thanks Amazon or who ever the guy was that came up with the PRIME idea.
I have been using the URC RFS200 for several months to control components that are in the same room and in a different room all at the same time. The wireless, radio controlled remote unit works great and it comes with lots of plug-in IR blasters. The remote has lots of buttons that mostly make sense and there are 5 soft-buttons that can be programmed. The remote can also be programmed to do macros. It has an easy to use learning feature for codes that it does not have pre-programmed.My biggest complaint is size and style, this remote is too big to comfortably fit in you hand and it does not look very attractive either. But it was the cheapest remote that could do the job, that is control units hidden away in a closet (in the basement) and right in front of it (upstairs). It has successfully combined all of my other remote control units into one, big, ugly remote.
This is a great shuttle for anyone who usually loses their flash drive in a purse or desk you can hang it on the handle or on a thumb tack. Also it protects it from getting dust and other stuff in the flash drive if the flash drive doesn't have a cover.
Just one information about something I read, please readers be carefull and always double check the reviews. The Casio EX-Z4 which this pentax is often compared to, use THE SAME optic of the Pentax (digital processing is different though).Minolta Xt is a 3mp very compact camera with totally different lens concept (telescopic instead of sliding).This camera is quite amazing: increadbly small in size, but with good features and quite good image quality.Some distortion and less sharp image in the corners, though, so doesnt really compare to an Ixus IV for example.But beware! The 4mp version doesnt bring much improvement over the cheaper 3mp former model.Same for the Casio. I would stick to 3mp versions for a better price/quality ratio - (well if you get a deal, 'cause on amazon they sell almost same price now...)
I recently purchased the TRV103 (which is nearly identical to the 110) and it is a fantastic camcorder. It also connects easily to iMac and the new PowerBook G3 via FireWire and, with no extra hardware, allows capture and editing. This is the perfect camera for us as we have a newborn and want to share pictures/movies with distant relatives. A great purchase.
What I received is NOT a LEXAR: it has NO brand name. Besides, it did not come with the pedestal as shown in the product picture.
Major complaint - this product should have an A/C adapter, but does not. It uses two AA batteries, which need to be replaced every two days. This is simply not a practical design. Since the sound quality is good with fresh batteries, I would stick with Plantronics, but I would go up the model line until I got one with a direct power source A/C adapter.
I looked at local stores and all the cables were $20 and up. I found this on Amazon for $1.86. The cable does exactly what it is supposed to do at a great value. It arrived expertly packaged and was shipped quickly.
Look, I'm a big fan of saving money. This HDMI cable works like a dream. I thought of going with the Monster Cable that costs 5 times as much, but on doing some research, I found that a digital signal doesn't degrade the way an analog signal will as it travels through a wire. This means if you've got the signal, you've got the signal. How it gets from point A to point B doesn't matter. As long as it arrives, you've got great picture and sound! Take the money you save on this cable and use it to buy yourself an HD movie or game. Either will still look and sound great!
Ok - it's cute -but the kludgy way the PTZ control pops up is confusing and pretty bad. They also got the pan left/right backwards (yeah - I know it's "turn the camera left or right" but the result to the user is completely backwards. You have to push the right arrow to pan left.Also - what good is PTZ control if it's only available to the local user? Without remote access to the PTZ then there's really no point to it. I can physically move the camera any time I want. There appears to be no application that gives you remote access to the camera functions.
This MD player is of great quality. A top notch product. The features of this product that stood out to me were the wonderful sound that it produced it is very clear even with the cheap headphones that come with it. On the downside it doesn't record.
Great Canon quality ink tank. Good value, but if you need other ink colors the best deal is AMAZON's combo paper and ink pack which includes cyan, magenta, yellow, 3e black, and 50 sheets of thinner glossly paper (a very good deal). Highly recommend this product or any other Canon ink products !!
It works great. Although I cannot get the VCDs to work. Great toy for kids on the road
The product arrived in short order and was exactly as represented. No problems at all. I would trade with this vendor again.
The cable does not work. Upon closer inspection it's a cheap "china" cable. Black (not grey, like Belkin) and doesn't say Belkin anywhere. I bought a shorter Belkin cable at the same time and just tested it. Not only does it work, it's also grey and says Belkin on it so I know this one is not a Belkin cable at all. Save your money. This is JUNK!
product works as advertised. I have been using it for 2 days so I can't say much on the total reliability, but its 6 dollars so... yea.
I ordered this 6' HDMI cable through Amazon from Eforcity and I am totally satisfied with the purchase. This is a quality product, comparable to the $20+ priced cables in the retail box stores. To get this cable for $3, delivered is just simply great. It is good quality and does everything it is supposed to do, and long enough to reach everything it is supposed to reach. What more can you say about a digital signal cable -it either works or it doesn't. This one works.
I saw the pictures online but I was still surprised when I saw how small this mic was. I love it. It can be placed anywhere and contrary to some of the other reviews, I have to say I can be on the other side of the room and it still picks up my voice fine. Great product for a minimal price.
The SELLER is not to blame! I have read reviews from others that the sellers are selling discs that are defective. This is not what is happening. When I realized the discs I bought (TDK, sony, Maxell and others)were not recording I called my recorder manufacturer to see if they could help solve this problem,I was told that the disc MANUFACTURERS were the reason for this problem. For whatever reason, the manufacturers have changed the way the discs are being made and many of them do not record on different recorders. Therefore, they did give me the names of some of the discs they had tried on the recorders. I ordered what I could not find in stores and now have a collection of over 200 blank DVDs that I cannot record on. Thank God that Amazon still sells VHS tapes.
Since I bought my camera I bough so many attachments and accessories. My camera bag just ran out of space. This attaches nicely to my camera bag and adds more space. The reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is that It is not easy getting things out of it sometimes when you are on the move. Otherwise it is a nice product that can attach easily to lowepro bags.
This kit fit and looked perfect. It's actually two kits in one, one for a single DIN, and one for a double Din install. It even comes with a very useful storage tray under the radio.
What a money saver!! It works & FITS just like the original & having this extra battery makes it easier to listen to xm longer without having to connect.
I've never actually purchased any earphones before these, and tended to stick with the default iPod Touch earbuds or my computer speakers. I just thought that buying new headphones would be a waste of money, and there wouldn't be that much of a difference anyway. Well, let's just say that these headphones made me feel very very stupid. After my standard Apple earbuds broke, I decided to go out and order some new cheap ones, preferably a pair of comfortable earphones so that I could use them with my computer. I saw these for sale for around $15, noticed that they had some pretty good reviews, so I decided to try them out. I was just ten seconds into listening to a song when I realized how amazing these babies were. The sound was crisp, bass was fantastic, and sometimes you'd feel as if you were listening to a song LIVE, that's how amazing the sound quality was. These headphones don't really have any noise isolation, so if that's one of your main focuses when buying earphones, these might not be for you. The cable for the earphones is also really really long, like REALLY long, so it can be annoying to have to keep them from getting tangled up. That wasn't much of a problem for me anyway, because I generally used these for my computer (watching Youtube videos, listening to some music playlists, etc.) Unfortunately, I had a bit of an accident with these a few months ago, when I left them on my computer chair and accidently sat on them when I came back -.- . They still work though! One of the earphones just snapped off the connector that goes over the top of your head, but when I hold them both to my ear I can still hear everything fine... So the durability of the headphones is fine, as long as you don't sit on them ;)5/5
Very good DVD player, works as expected, arrived within time frame. I'm very happy with this purchase
I purchased this MP3 FM Transmitter because I wanted a way to charge my MP3 player while listening to music. My original transmitter (Kensington Universal FM Transmitter) did not have this feature and I would have to choose between charging or listening with my 1 cigarette lighter outlet. The charging feature is nice, but I dislike this product for a few other reasons.* When turning on each time, it does not come on with same preset station that it was last time it was on. Further, the screen display is not very easy to figure out regarding presets, so I find myself randomly hunting around for the right preset station every time I turn it on. I resorted to making every preset the same station to resolve this issue. Even after doing that, it is still coming up some other station when I turn it on. I don't get it!?* I have trouble finding any station where the signal is consistently good. I did not notice this as much with my original transmitter.* When the USB cord is plugged into the unit and when using my Creative Zen with it, it seems that I must have the power cord plugged into the player or it will not turn on. With it unplugged, it powers on for a second, then shuts down. For this reason, I have to always have the power plugged into the player if I am using it in the car. The annoying thing about this is that it automatically turns on when I start the car. The main reason I use the player is for audiobooks during my commute, so I have to either remember to stop it from playing when I am not set up to listen to it or go back and find my place if it has been running without me being ready to listen to it. This may be mainly a player, not a transmitter issue.This list of issues makes me wish for the days of switching between the charger and player. The whole process was better back then. These days, I'm using headphones.
I have had this bag for over a year now and still love it. It may look small, but it is FAR from that. I currently fit an Olympus E-500 DSLR, two lenses, external flash (w/ diffuser), two hoods, battery charger, memory card reader, filters, memory cards all in the bag. The outside flap carries my wallet, cell, and keys if I am going to be out for the day with my camera.I made it all fit by adjusting the sections to fit what I needed. I don't have it like it does in the photo example. I put everything in the bag and used the velcro inserts to keep it in place. The velcro and padding keeps it all secure nicely.I noticed some complain of the zippers coming loose. I have never had that problem. With all luggage, bags, etc. I zip it to the far side out of habit and this bag has never come open on me. The bag is incredibly sturdy.The tripod can be clipped to the front and as long as you have a sturdy back, you are good to go.I could fit maybe one more lense, a few more filters, and other small things like memory cards if needed.
This mouse works well but the cord wind-up feature of this mouse really doesn't work. There's nothing to keep the cord wound, like a little locking device, once you initially wind it. The mouse itself is very good, though. It's much smaller than other "mice" I've used and works very well.
I just received a Tiffen UV filter that I ordered refurbished. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought refurbished meant the product was checked and any defects were corrected. However, when I opened the package, the glass was full of spots which look engrained in the glass. Not only am I saddened by the fact that I can't use this and expect decent pictures, but I also don't have a UV filter to use for my new camera. I've been holding off on taking pictures, and now I have to wait even longer. I plan to return the product and visit a store locally. I don't know if Amazon warehouse is to blame, or the manufacturer. From what I read on customer feedback, the lens is a big heartache anyway. I should have went with my initial instinct and got the Hoya.
The Panasonic SC PT750 Home Theater System is a really good buy for your money. I agree with other reviews that the rear speakers would be better served with a separate volume control but the entire speaker system coupled with the really good valued 5 disc upconverting dvd player is a wonderful value. I paid about $320 with no shipping, no tax with amazon. The purchase was delivered very quickly during Christmas and it was perfect. I've always had very positive experiences with Amazon and am considering ordering a 52" Sony TV through them. This system was paired with a Sony 46" LCD HDTV--new. It just works wonderfully. Thanks Amazon.
The operation is easy to learning, channel selection and coveraged distance are good.
Just like any other MiniDV tape. Good price
I've got a kenwood kr 9050 200 watt per channel amp. I needed a replacement speaker that could handle my amp. My infinity had some age on them. Cranking to the jeff Healy band I blew one woofer. The specs fit my needs perfect and they rock every bit as good as my original!!!
This is my second purchase (I lost the previous one). I like the fact that it is cheap but the sound quality is really good. Excellent fit and noise canceling feature. I can doze off wearing these. They are just comfortable. Better than other brands I've tried.
This camera works as intended, the battery life is not great when taking videos, and the standard memory is a bit low, but the expandability (up to 4gb) makes up for it, thus the 4 of 5 stars on this review.
I have owned four players and spent quite a bit of money on them. I bought this player and it is better than any other the others. It has everything that everyone needs to watch and enjoy the wonderful and exciting world of DVD's. I love my player and for the price I would not recommend any other player. THIS IS THE ONE. What a great product.
I prefer these to those huge spindles of 50 because I like to have the jewel cases and the extra 50 megs (these hold 700 while most others hold 650). If you want to give a CD to a friend it makes it a whole lot easier to give a case as well. When you do the math the spindle of 50 plus the jewel cases works out to about 72 cents a CD while these are about 80. I will gladly pay the 8 cents for the added 50 megs which you will be thankful for when you just have to have that last song on there.
I have had my scanner about a year and am reasonably happy with it. The buttons on the scanner can be programmed, so the labels are somewhat useless. (Who wants four different PDF buttons on their scanner?) Mostly, I use the CanoScan Toolbox to set up the scanning, and it has many features that I don't seem to need. I do like the feature of saving the image to a file AND opening software to edit the image; however, it took a while for me to realize I needed to set up every box on the menu every time I scanned something different. (It automatically saves to the same folder as last time and adds a suffix number to the file name.) I would like to have a warm start mode for the lamp, as the warmup time is quite long for every scan. Scanned images are very good, you can have very fine resolution, and you can't beat Canon for picture quality. Since I don't use the scanner every day, I would buy another like it or similar, just for the picture quality. If I used it a lot, I would look for a model with faster warmup. The next version of software should be easier to use. Some day, I want to scan my old slides, but I have never tried that feature.
These are good enough headphones for the money. I would say they are one step above those headphones the airlines used to give you for free. There is no volume control on them (but they are less then 10 bucks, so what do you expect?)They did fit my head well without having to move the head extensions. Here is the bad part however. I used them one time. I like to listen to music at night while going to sleep. I put them on and fell asleep. A few hours later I woke up and they were beside my head with one of the earpieces broken. I had apparently turned my head and because of the cheapness of the plastic it either caught on something or just the weight of my head (and I really don't have a fat head) broke it. I tried superglueing back together and it held fine until I went to put it back on my head.These are not great but they aren't awful. If you just want something that is going to be soft on your ear and head then get them. If you are any degree of an audiophile though you will just laugh and laugh and toss them in the trash.
-this item is great for charging batteries in fewhours and also indicates how much time left for youto charge if you planing to buy this product this isthe best time to buy it for charging batteries.
This package is perfect for what I need as the owner of a Canon MP370 - a three pack that's MUCH cheaper than buying each ink separately (especially since the package qualifies for free-shipping).My only complaint is that the MP370 itself is designed to function with small ink cartridges, and thus these cartridges aren't exactly large.
I have had a this scanner for a week and find it to be adequate for most of my scanning needs, however I did have a problem with the installation of the Epson Smart Panel software on my XP system. If I had not had to spend 45min manually editing my registry and destroying all traces of the software because the Install wizard would not properly uninstall the product (and yes, you can not install the Smart Panel software if the auto install program detects a previous version), I would have rated this product with 4 stars. It has a good value for the price if you are willing to deal with potential flaky install scripts.Side note: I am not sure what flaming reviewers has to do with this product but as there is one here I feel compelled to state that my XP skill set is ADVANCED and RTFM would not have been of any help if first reviewer had the same issue I did (assuming of course that he followed the instructions to close all open programs and kill anti-virus scanners).
This is the first flash I own but I work at a camera store so I've used a variety on my D40 and this by far is the best. Bounce flash is great if only it would tilt vertical for lengthwise photos. Recycle is really fast. No complaints. It makes me want to give it a hug.
I own one of these and use it for Geocaching, but the Garmin gps is pretty solid and tough on its own. Unless you're going to be exposing your GPS to the elements on a regular basis, I don't think this is that necessary. The belt clip is worthless because you're either holding onto it or it's in your pocket or pack. If you're just getting this because you bought a GPS for taking your kids geocaching (which I did), then you should save 10 bucks and invest the money into rechargable batteries.
Great product. Very easy to use. No instruction book really needed. Unlike others I have had, entering where you want to go on this unit is simplicity itself. It's all intuitive. It has a bright screen that is easily read in sunlight, but a "dimmer" for night driving would make it better. You won't go wrong (or get lost) if you get this GPS.
The shuffel is exactly what i was looking for. I needed something to go to the gym with or listen to in the long car rides. It holds over 100 songs and you can que up your gym music at the beginning of the play list then tell the ipod to play from the beginning.
1) The player turns itself off after a period of inactivity. That might be a good thing except for the way it does so. The on/off switch is an in/out button. When the button is in it is lit. It stays in and lit after the player turns itself off. Thus you get the situation another reviewer mentioned where it looks like it's on, but it doesn't work and you have to turn it off and back on.2) You can't get your disc out of the player if the power isn't on.3) There is an unreasonable delay in opening the DVD drawer. There's no excuse for any delay, especially when there's no disc in the drive.4) If there is a problem with a disc it's possible for the machine to spend several minutes trying to resolve it - even after you press eject.5) I'm fed up with machines that do not have all of their controls on them and are required to be operated by remote. If it's on the remote, it should be on the machine.
I was curious if a cable costing this little could compare to those I've seen elsewhere for "much" higher prices. Well not having a personal experience to base my judgement I relied on all the favorable reviews and I have not been disappointed. I can't say for certain if the picture quality of my Poloroid Element HDTV changed significantly, but I did notice a greater difference in improved volume sound and strength. That and the simple fact this one cable replaces two multi-plug component cables allows me to highly recommend the purchase of this item. The service and fast shipping from this seller is also commendable. Buy it!
I did alot of research before purchasing my system and I'm happy to say it paid off. These speakers deliver a very good sound and for a very good price relative to other comparable systems. I certainly recommend them to anyone on a budget who wants quality and expandability. You can purchase two more satellites to convert to 7.1.
Wherever Amazon orders this product from -- never arrived for Christmas -- even when ordered 2 weeks before the holidays!
We have a lake cabin and my wife has been telecommuting there for much of the summer. We can get DSL there but there is no cable and given our proximity to trees and a hill, satellite reception is also unlikely. The choices seem to be to have her download her shows from iTunes or buy a slingbox and server TV from a Tivo we have at home. I found a good sale on the Slingbox so I decided it was worth a try.I guess I've been a bit tainted with several recent purchases of high tech items. Of late, items I've purchased promise the moon and deliver much less. Even though I read the review here and on CNet, I was prepared for a bear of a time getting this product to work.I initially had some trouble during installation. The Slingbox identified that the router I had at home (an ActionTec router used for Verizon Fios) need to be manually configured. Do to the fact that Verizon didn't leave a manual, or passwords with the router I had to call them for technical support. A couple of hours later, I had the router up (and configured a bit better for my home network). After that the installation went flawlessly.The next day I met my family at the cabin, and tried running the Slingbox player. Amazingly it just worked. No fuss, no muss. Today I installed the sling player on my wife's computer. It's a simple download from Slingbox.com and I inserted my slingboxes id number, and again it worked without a hitch.This was just too easy. The quality of the video is better than I expected. The only issue I have with the slingbox is that each remote control action takes several seconds to complete. A minor issue really. All-in-all it was a great purchase. I'd heartily recommend it.
This takes up very little space, is almost preternaturally thin, and runs for well over a month before it has to be dropped back into its included charger base.I especially like the little touch pad, which can be used to control the mouse in a pinch (a real mouse is, in my opinion, still necessary).The action of the keys is that of a short-throw, high-end laptop, like a Thinkpad. I love this, and I can really type quickly with it. If you like something that feels like an older electric typewriter with big keys that move a lot before registering a hit, this is not the product for you. The key action is light, but has tactile feedback. One of the best in the market right now.When I first got it, I connected it using my existing Bluetooth adapter, and it worked fine but wasn't recognized until Windows came up and loaded the drivers. This is a problem for making changes in the BIOS and other things that happen before Windows is running. It may not happen often, but it is necessary from time to time. The solution is to use the included dongle instead. It connects to the keyboard by itself, without drivers, and makes it look like a standard USB keyboard before Windows is up. Now that I've switched to that, it works just like it was wired.
I LIKE THIS PRODUCT, THATS WHY I MARK IT ON 5 STARS. I LIKE THE STYLES OF THE 5.1 SPEAKERS, CUTE COLOR AND SIZE. THE HEIGHT GIVES MORE GOOD SOUNDS WHERE YOU SOUNDS LIKE ON THEATRE.MAYBE THE SOUNDS MAKE SURROUND IN YOU IF YOU WATCH MOVIES IN YOUR HOME.SO IF I HAVE THIS HOME THEATRE, I WATCH AND WATCH. I NEVER LIKE THE OTHER PRODUCTS LIKE PANASONIC, JVC, SAMSUNG. ETC. IN OUR HOME OUR ALL APPLIANCE ARE ALL PRODUCTS OF SONY.SO HOW I WISH I COULD HAVE MY DREAM HOME THEATRE.I HAD ANY DVD MOVIE BUT UNTIL NOW I DONT HAVE YET DVD PLAYER.SO I DIDNT WATCH THOSE FILM I BUY UNTIL NOW.SO IF ANY ONE CAN ABLE TO BUY THIS NEW SONY PRODUCT, BUY IT NOW, ITS GOOD PRODUCT AND SERVICE MADE BY SONY.DONT WAIT TOMMOROW.
After 18 month, the battery fail to keep charge. I don't even use the camera much.
Expensive but superb quality. Well designed interior compartment with movable dividers. Well padded for camera protection. Large enough capacity to easily accommodate my Nikon D80, two lenses (includes one large 8" lense), flash and various accessories.
One thing you will read in reviews when people first use the IM716 headphones is a complaint about how they hurt the listeners ears while running. Had this customer read the manual they would read a passage explicitly stating how they are NOT reccomended to use while running, bycycling or driving a car.I use them for long airplane flights, long walks between classes and relaxing at home, and these headphones are fantastic. Once you get it situated in your ear correctly, it takes a few tries to figure it out, you won't want to take them off. They are comfortable and the sound quality is incredible; this is assuming that you have your music encoded in a higher quality format. If all of your music is encoded in .mp3 at 128kbs you arn't doing yourself justice. I have some songs in apple losses and some in ACC 192kbs (w/ vbr) and I am very happy with the sound quality.The clip, located about 6-8 inches below the actually earphones lets you manually adjust volume and select two different types of pla, Bass and High Definition. The Bass will boost the lower range and that volume quite significantly (for those who complain that the earphones aren't loud enough) and the High Definition gives the listener a crisp tone that is a little bit more flat.Overall, I am very satisfied with the product and would advise anyone who loves music to promptly go out and purchase them. They are worth MUCH more than the 67.00 I paid for them.
I cannot believe there are good reviews of this product. It's terrible! We have tried everything--oil, no oil, short times, longer times. The paper cups don't last more than 1-2 uses and the popper only pops half the kernels. But mostly it burns the popcorn! I am off to buy an air popper!
The wire is really nice quality, its not brittel and well insulated, but yet still very flexiable. It does seem to be at least 99% oxygen free so that is all I can ask for. Now to be perfectly clear I gauged the wire and it is true 10-gauge, not 8. But I bought it expecting 10 gauge so it worked out for me, plus 100 feet for $20 how can you go wrong.
bought this for my husband for Christmas, he loves it. He has been a Marine for over 16 years and this is one of the best land nav. tools he has come across. He will be using this at 29 Palms in March. Plus we use it on long distance drives to show us alternate ways to drive just for the fun of it!
A cable is a cable - not exactly, I've used some cat-5 cables that had poor connectors and were so stiff they always held their curve. Not this cable - straightens out with ease and the connections are crisp and full.
I purchased this surge protector for my new Macbook Pro 15.4" laptop. It's a handy size, great for taking with you or for using at home. There are two lights, one indicating if it the outlet is grounded and another to indicate if it is protected. Great little item and great price.
If you shlep a heavy laptop on trips just to get your email, do a little bit of web browsing or write some notes, this is for you. You just put the Jornada in your pocket or briefcase and attach the phone cable to its handy built in modem. The battery lasts so long (sometimes 8 hours) that you can travel for several days without even taking the power adapter. The whole system weighs only about 1 lb. The keyboard is OK but might be problematic if you have fat fingers.Although you can download Word or PowerPoint documents from your desktop and carry them around, the graphics are not good enough for technical presentations. However if you use mainly plain text and your PowerPoint presentations are mainly big pie charts and so on, this is another great feature. I found out that HP sells a VGA adapter card for the Jornada. This little plug in card lets you download your MS PowerPoint presentation into the little travel computer and then output it to a VGA monitor or projector with graphics up to 768x1024. So not only can I carry the Jornada on trips to get my email, but I can also download my presentation (up to about 16 MB) and output it to the client's projector or monitor. Since the presentation comes from the computer's memory, it is very fast. Great!
Easily the best set of headphones I've ever owned plus they didn't break the bank.
Works well. Made out of plastic, and the fan blades hit the housing if you bend the unit when moving it around. Makes a noise when you do this. Doesn't seem to hurt anything though. Other than that, I like this product.
I use my Brother MFC-665CW at work. It scans well, and I use it a lot. All the features are fairly easy to use once you get the hang of it. THe answering machine is excellent except there is no way to review all calls and pick out who you want to respond to first. I have to get a pad and write down the numbers and messages. Also, this is not the machine if you are looking for high quality digital prints on photo paper. I have a $100 HP that does that better. I have had it a year and so far it works well, a workhorse. Faster copies do not use as much ink. Here is a quick overview of my op of each function:Scanning: Very easy; just know where you are saving it to on your computer.Fax: Put your page on the glass, dial the number, after it scans page one it asks for page 2 by prompt. Feature works well.Printing: Black and White is nice quality and takes a few seconds at normal quality. Color not as sharp as some others, but at the time I bought this it was the only 5 in 1 on the market; that means it had an answering machine with a phone.Copy: Same speed and quality as print.Answering device: Very nice. Record your outgoing message, it has ample space for calls. The only downer is there is not a call scan feature on this but it does have caller I.D.Wireless: Trying to hook this up with my laptop now and have been unsuccessful.All in all a nice machine
Bass was good. High end sounds were distorted and rather harsh. Didn't fit my head for beans and i found then very uncomfortable to wear. If i had only saved the packaging i would have sent them back, so i gave them away. I purchased the tritton AX51 pro's and couldn't be happier for the moment. I expected something better from the name sennheiser considering there reputation. By the way i run a high end pc with a creative x-fi extreme sound card.
These earbuds have been with me for almost 2 years and they have held up really well. There are still no breaks, fraying or damage of any kind. I have found that the wiring is fairly tangle free. That being said the reason they remain mostly tangle free is because of the shocking rigidity of the wires. It seems as if the plastic sheathing is way too stiff. A major problem of that stiffness is that it resonates through the wiring into the ear piece. You can test this by simply unplugging the ear buds, putting them in your ears and tapping the cable. While most earbuds may seem to have this problem, V-Moda's Noise-Isolating metal headphones easily doubles this problem. The issue is so noticeable it has actually taken away from the sound quality of your audio when using them during an activity such as running.
It is a beautifully designed monitor, but if you have a small but basic problem (no access to the menu of controls), you are out of luck. No manual. Lots of sites supposed to help, but once you get there they just go in circles with no actual or meaningful response.At this price, Samsung should do better.
In theory, this should be a great product. Here's a fairly reasonably priced Photo Display, at least for what's been around in the past few years. If someone doesn't have a computer, they can still use it..pretty much just plug it in and wait for the pictures to come.I bought one for my 72 year old mother despite the mixed reviews online. It seemed that with the new model, some of the problems had been worked out and it was worth a shot. I figured I would beat the Christmas rush and get everything set up at my house before I wrapped the present. We could just plug it in and not worry about the tech support issues on Christmas Day.Well here I am, about 12 hours after I first opened the box and I'm still waiting to finish downloading my photos and channels.Here's the process: 1) I created an account and registered the receiver. I purchased the extended warranty and got the one year subscription. This was an easy set up and there were no problems here. 2) I selected 17 pictures from my computer and uploaded them to the site. Again, no real problems here. I used a program to reduce the size of the photos to less than 100k and reduced them to 640x480 pictures because of the info I read here. 3) I attempted to dial in to a local number and download the pictures. Here is where the trouble started. I had to dial in at least a dozen different times because of connection failures. I kept getting messages like &quot;congestion&quot; and &quot;general failure&quot;. These messages have appeared over these past 12 hours. I had to unplug and restart the Receiver twice because it froze after attempting downloading. 4) I finally got the pictures downloaded and then attempted to add the Weather Channel, and a couple of picture channels to the Receiver. I went through the procedure to add the Weather Channel on the Website. It told me it was added, but never showed up in my &quot;pictures to download&quot; folder. I emailed customer support and got an automated reply back. I tried entering a different Zip Code and amazingly it worked for Minneapolis, but not St. Paul. 5) I then attempted to delete pictures through the website. I went through the ones I wanted to trash and followed the procedures as directed. The pictures were never deleted, so the channels did not download to the Receiver, because there wasn't space. I finally selected the pictures to delete on the Receiver itself and tried to download the channels again. I was finally able to download the Channels after several more failed attempts to connect to the network. 6) There are also ways on the website to change the duration of display preferences on the receiver. So far the changes I made in these preferences have not made it on any of the downloads. My pictures are stuck on 5 second display. I'm still working on trying to resolve this issue.This might work out OK if you are willing to take the time to work through all these problems. If you are giving this to an elderly person or someone who has little or no computer experience, think again. You will probably have to provide tech support for them for this to work properly. I hate to think about all the people trying to get pictures on this thing Christmas Eve or Day.The display itself seems to be adequate. The pictures are fairly bright and can easily be seen, even in a well lit room. The angle of viewing is OK, but not great. It's kind of like the old passive matrix computer screens...well, better than that, but not up to the quality of current LCD technology.Improvements that I would like to see are viewing preferences on the display and a way to directly transfer pictures to the display without going through Ceiva. I realize this ruins their &quot;razorblade&quot; scenario for making money through annual subscriptions, but there has to be a better way of accomplishing transfer of the photos.
put it on an older laptop that the usb 1.0 stopped working. Customer was really thankful.
A lot of people installing a video surveillance system don't consider the fact that a burglar may simply steal your security DVR, allowing him to enjoy great videos of himself at work, and leaving you with no record of his crime.When I installed a video survellance system in my urban photo studio, I hid the DVD where even the CIA would have a hard time finding it. Then I used this cable to run the video and audio from the DVR to a monitor conveniently located on my desk. Now I can keep track of what is going on outside on the street from my desk, without worrying about somebody stealing the DVR if they manage to break in and get past my alarm system.
...I am extremely happy with the Sony 315B. This is a great entry-level player for those who are simply trying to switch from those old VCRs to the DVD. There are no fancy features such as Progressive Scan - but who would notice the difference if your old television still requires an RF modulator to connect to the DVD player? I still have many friends and relatives who refuse to upgrade their TVs because it is simply working fine. For these people, the Sony is a huge improvement over the VCR. I have given 8 of these Sonys to friends and relatives for X'mas and they all love it.I have owned my machine for almost a year and it works great. What I especially liked about it was the ability to play DVDRs and VCDs. It is basically a workhorse - plays hours of DVDs without digital "breakout" or any other noticeable problems.I must admit that there might be some "lemons" out there since all DVDs are massed produced. But Sony always stands by their warranty - though I have never had problems with my player. That is why I buy this player as a gift for friends and family - can't beat the value and brand name...
This camera got great reviews on TV and online I bought it hoping my step son would have the same great experience.
The Easy Presenter was in a set-up for me at a PowerPoint presentation I recently gave. I could not wait to buy one for myself. Fits into the palm of your hand, easy to use, lightweight. Comes with it's own travel pouch. Great tool!
First off, the quality of this FM transmitter is far better than any I've used. Period. I've tried Belkin, Kenwood, iRiver, and various generic models, and this one just blows them away. Strong, loud, signal with no static.Unfortunately it has two major design flaws. The first is the cord. After a few months of normal use, you will start hearing loud scratchy noises every time you move the cord. This means you have a short at the end near the plug, and eventually it will result in your transmitter completely failing. The second is the contacts on the end that goes into the lighter. They are very poorly soldered, and eventually come off.After going back and forth multiple times doing multiple returns a very courteous seller, I managed to make a working transmitter out of two broken ones, which my wife is very happy with.In conclusion, highly recommended for the signal and sound quality. But it WILL break after a few weeks or months. These things just don't last. Hopefully Coby will come out with a new model with the same inner workings that holds up a little better.
If you have an older system like I do, this is the flashdrive for you. It operates on Windows98 ME.I loaded all my picture and music files on it and cleaned up my computer memory. That was like dropping a USB cable into a strong cup of coffee. It works by dragging and dropping. So cool.
The camera is very simple to use. Pictures come out clear and are easy to upload to the computer after. I like that you don't have to hold the button down forever, you just click and shoot.
I purchased this speaker specifically for the charging ability/speaker combo. I have a 3rd generation i-pod touch, but when I put in the i-touch attachment, my i-pod didn't fit. It's smaller than the i-touch is wide. I have just been using it without any attachments and just set my i-touch right on the docking station without the attachment. Works just fine! I love how you can use it with batteries (won't charge) and take it from room to room or have it stationary (plugged in, will charge). I have mine in my bathroom for use when I am getting ready in the morning. I wouldn't say this would be a great speaker system for blasting music at a party, but it works great and is a great deal for the price if you just want to be able to play your music and charge your i-pod. The sound quality is really good. Looking at purchasing another for my teenage daughter so she will stop stealing mine all the time!
This is my second Kodak Easy Share - my first one lasted about 3 years and had some kind of electronic meltdown. Ah, it had served me well, and nothing electronic lasts forever. I bought this one because I had liked the Kodak menuing, easy to use and intuitive. This one was not a disappointment. I've taken some absolutely gorgeous shots, especially in macro mode.Some people complained about the EasyShare software - I tried it out and thought it was just awful, so I deleted it and use another program for my photo management. I'm reviewing the camera, not the free software the manufacturer includes in the box.
i like the always on feature and main power switch, good for keeping just the modem on and mouse recharger while killing power to everything else.
We own several HP computers/laptops, and the m7490n is definitely the worst of the bunch. We thought the features would be great (and it was reasonably priced) but we've had non-stop problems with the unit, including a defective hard-drive and a faulty DVD burner. HP has only been moderately helpful. They replaced it once...it completely crashed again...and now they are hassling us, trying to imply that it is a user problem and not a hardware problem. I would strong suggest you DO NOT purchase this unit.
I put this card *NOTE* ((PCI-E CARD)) in my HP AMD x2 4400+ with dual 19"WS running at 1440x900 without any problems. Image quality is awesome for $150 I paid a year ago. Shop around and this can be found in the $80-$100 range. I just got a 22"WS with DVI to the card (Has one DVI and one VGA and a TV out) running 1680x1050 and still dual with my 19"WS plugged into the VGA input. Still runs like a champ without spending $500+ on a high end card. I just ordered another 22"WS and will hook it up using the VGA (Only one DVI). The manual says you can use the TV out (sVGA I think) to an additional monitor with an adaptor, which I will try next but I am not sure it will make it a 3 monitor display (extended). I will say it probably helps if your system has a lot of RAM. I have 3x512 PC3200, which is not that great for Dual Channel speed (should have matching PAIRS of memory to utilize the speed and help the video card). I just ordered 2x1GB mem upgrades to put into slots 1&2 and move the 512's to slots 3&4 (1 left over) to properly utilize Dual Channel capabilities. Performance increase should be extremely obvious. Anyone considering this card (PCI-e ONLY) consider it a steal for what it can do for the cost. If you can get the 512mb version for less than $25 more, I would go for it, otherwise it won't make much of a difference.
Great service and product. They have most of your cable needs at great prices as well as quick delivery.
The battery arruved in time, was exactly what I ordered and worked flawlessly in the unit. I would buy from this seller again.
I purchased this wirless router for $70 from our local CompUSA (which is now going out of business) on Friday January 18, 2008. I finally had time to hook it up on Sunday the 20th, and it took about 10 minutes total.I installed it on a newer Gateway computer with Windows Vista Home Premium and had no troubles getting it up and running. This computer is located on the left side of the house on the second floor above the garage. The only small issue was, trying to figure out how to do all the security settings, the screen on the CD sleeve looked like there was a Linksys program to do all that, but I never could find it anywhere after installation, so I clicked on the Windows Vista network setup link which appeared over the 'network' symbol in the system tray, and then the Linksys security screen popped up, so then, everything was good, and I could configure the security system. I like that you can set up a time frame to allow users access. I set the wireless feature to turn off automatically at night after 10:30 PM and then to turn on again in the afternoons at 2:30 PM, just as an added measure to help keep people off during the night and during the day while we are at work, just in case the the other security features fail for some reason. I'm running WPA2 security.I grabbed my brand new Dell Inspirion which has built in a/b/g wireless and it worked all throughout the house. Grant it, on the right hand side of the house, the signal was down to 2 bars out of 5. But it was still speedy! (My in-wall service is coming from a Charter Digital Cable 5MB feed.)My house is a large house, measuring some 120' feet wide and about 70' deep on the ends with all the interior walls are insulated, and as I mentioned the router was set up on the second floor against the farthest wall away from the main living areas and bedrooms downstairs. So, I am glad to see that my entire house was covered with signal strength! It would probably be better to set it up downstairs in the living room which is in th center of the house... and that may be a future weekend project: setting up an HD Home theather using the PC as a media center.I debated over getting a Draft N router, but the price point made the Enhanced G more appealing for me, as this is my first attempt at home networking and didn't want to fork out a lot of money to start out. I do have 4 desktops (I do a lot of video editing and graphic design using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as website design) and a laptop that I hope to get all hooked up together as time goes on.Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase and highly recommend this Linksys Router!
The product is very good but the directions are very sparce. You would think a company like Kodak would provide extensive directions and tips, but that was not to be.
Hi Everybody,For a long time, i've been an Apple customer for almost all the gadgets they sell, iPod Hifi speakers, iPods from the Mini to the 5.5 generation, i ow a Macbook Pro, and an AppleTV. so my review is from that perspective.I got angry with apple when they released the 6th generation of iPods, they used to be practical, fun to use and very original, reminds me that "Think Different" campaign but, since they used a crappy software which it's not as stable as it used to be and even worst, when they added that proprietary "chip" video output i decided to look for alternatives because from my humble point of view, Apple is loosing the focus and now they "Think the Same" as everybody else on the consumer market. they're not different anymore.I bought an AppleTV (160gb version) directly from an Apple store in Las Vegas and got very disappointed with it. I'm a laptop person, i don't use desktop computers and laptops has not the size of HD the desktops have so the AppleTV seemed to be an spectacular solution to my dilema: All my media files are eating up all my laptop hard drive. but it solved nothing, you have to have all the media on your iTunes as well as on your AppleTV because it only works with Sync so if you delete a file from your computer, you delete the file on your AppleTV.Well, i kept looking and found some pages that tries to compensate the lack of functionality of the product adding things without any support, they call this "Hacks". i decided to get rid of the beautiful thing just because it's impractical but i still needed something that could do the Job.Then, this one appeared, Archos, what the hell is that? where does it comes from? What's that ugly name that sounds more like a kitchen appliance than an electronics company? i still don't know who they are or where they come from but i do know how spectacular this product is.First of all, if you buy the additional DVR station and additional codecs and you get All that apple TV does and more without the hasle.- You connect the 605 to your computer (a mac in my case) and it just becomes an external drive where you drop the files and you're done.-You can take it with you to watch movies or listen to music, i particularly use it for movies and music videos.- When at home, just plug it into the DVR station and you can use it as a Tivo box... you can record your favorite programs, edit to take the commercials off your records, watch or hear what's on your 605.The integrated screen it's better than the one on the iPod touch by far, not to mention storage capacity which compares with the iPod Classic (160gb) but the iPod's screen size it's not really for video.The interface it's very intuitive, it's not like the apple's iPod Touch which is better but very easy to use as wellIf you need a DVR like a Tivo that can become a DMP (digital media player) this is the one, i can't tell you how satisfied i'm with this thing.Just be aware that you need to buy at least the two codecs packs that rise the cost by $40 both and the DVR and the Web browser making the hole set price to rise up to about $520 but i really think it worths it.It's like having an enchanced AppleTV, a Tivo AND in some sort of way, iPod, all in one.Hope this helpsPP
I got this one as a gift. My what a Gift! First of all, I don't know why some other reviewers hate its look, I really think it looks very modern and chique! It is also very slim measuring around 1&quot; in thickness.The fifth star was taken of because it does not have a belt-clip ;-(Until now, it never skipped, not even once. I also like that the PLAY button is kinda hard to push, this is to prevent accidental operation and protect battery. Sound is excellent. A good deal for 50 bucks!
Careful: Ordered this item, thought I was getting the Made in Japan version, but got the silver package version made in Taiwan. Haven't tried any to note quality difference, but my previous experience has been that the Made In Japan versions are far higher quality. The version I actually received look like Amazon QID # 1253205773, "Fujifilm Media 23502490 DVD-R 4.7GB 120 Minutes Printable 16X Silver Surface Inkjet Storage Media - 50 Pack Spindle"
Great unit, love how it has the sub option for it, Im a MAJOR basshead and this thing made my little 10" JL sub sound like a 24" MTX Jackhammer!!!! Sadly some punks stole it. So I just bought a new one!!!! All an all no problems, Great little stereo.
I love Sennheiser, I have their 580 at home, e2270 at work and small pair of earbuds.I travel a lot about 150k air miles per year. I love music and I hate noise. So I have been looking for a pair of airplane travel headphones for a while. There are two categories active noise canceling and passive noise canceling. It is really hard to find a fold up pair of full size cup with isolation.The 280s sound very good and I am sure they are perfect for a DJ but they are not so good for a commuter or traveler.COMPLAINTS:- Too big on your head, head band is oversized, too thick and too heavy, I think the headband weighs more than the cups.- Bulky when folded up due to the waay oversized headband and coiled cord.- very heavy long coiled cord, its like 12ft when stretched, and coiled which is impossible to rollup without tangling.- Plug is straight and BIG so you can not use it on most airplanes where plug comes out next to your lap.- Cups could have a little less pressureSo it is a good headphone for DJs but poor choice for air traveler, commuter or office.
the person below with the bad review, just ignore it!!the universal insert that he is talking about is delivered withyour camera, not with the dock! So NOTHING is missing at all!Every new kodak camera receives the universal inlay for the dock! Even HP ones get it!
Lots of room for all of my laptop paraphernalia, with still extra space for magazines or books, and very well made.No complaints here, excellent product for the price!
I bought two of these monitors for my teens for Christmas.A month later, they are still working great and they love them.They love that they can be wall mounted and really save desk space ! They are SUPER slim !!!(...).
Disclaimer: I'm not a professional photographer so I don't know how much stock you can give this review.For this price I couldn't afford not to upgrade my G5 with this thing..Basically it changes the angle at which the camera receives the picture, so you can capture more scenery. The further your subject is the more pronounced the effect. Won't help too much on up close portraits but it will on architecture and landscape shots. If you're trying to zoom in to something, you may want to take it off to get full zoom.Another word of caution: I've noticed that if you're shooting up close and there is a vertical line close to the left or right edge of the shot, or a horizontal line close to the top or bottom of the shot, there is visible distortion.In conclusion.. very nice addition to your camera, though mostly for shooting far away shots.
This is the most versitle and comfortable photo or video bag I have ever purchased. I have over 10 others and will never use them again. It is well padded and the shoulder strap design make it seem like there is no weight in the bag. There are more than enough pockets to acrry almost anything. 5 starts to this product.
Sometimes Rw's don't let you rewrite while saving data on disc., these do. The price is good,and no problems with burning or reading discs.
I've owned the AT-PL120 for a couple of years now. I can't say I have ever been disappointed with the turntable. At this price, no other turntable can hold a candle to this fine piece of audio equipment.A few notes:-->There is a slight hum to this turntable as others have noted - IF YOU WIRED THE CARTRIDGE INCORRECTLY! I initially had a hum, but changed the wiring from the head-shell to the tone-arm and now there is absolutely no audible noise whatsoever. There was obviously a ground loop.--> As others have also noted, the clasp that holds the tone-arm in place is a bit flimsy. A friend of mine was over playing some records, and she snapped the clasp accidentally (I wasn't too pleased). However, the next day I called Audio Technica and they sent me a new clasp absolutely free - no questions asked. Outstanding customer service considering I have had the product over two years!--> The cartridge that is included with the turntable is a quality cartridge when you consider that it is the "stock" cartridge. I suggest anyone who purchases this turntable also picks up theShure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridgeit pairs excellently with this cartridge and is also a relative steal at $50 on Amazon.--> Lastly, for those without a receiver that has phono inputs, the turntable contains its own amp; a very nice addition, considering most audio receivers these days no longer include phono inputs.In short: you cannot go wrong with this turntable. If you have any serious complaints with this turntable, or you're expecting filet mignon at hamburger prices. Excellent sound, solid engineering, at a price that's half that of the competition!
Pros:* Low Price for 4MP* metal face* good looks* light weight* 2" LCD* lots of manual controls* good quality images* Optional cradle makes charging and image transfer a breeze.* Webcam feature if you use Windows XP full version.Cons:* Poor night shot capability but can be adjusted by software.* To install FinePix Viewer software on Windows XP-upgrade version, you must go thru "My Computer..." or call tech. support.
Worth every penny. I was initially very skeptical but for the last 2 months its been doing a good job. Will update again maybe closer to a year.
Seems that they're a bit off on their estimate of how far this reaches. I've set up my MAC about 10 feet from it, and the bluetooth receiver doesn't pick up. Meanwhile, my bluetooth keyboard can be picked up across the apartment.Nice to have the wireless option though.
I bought this router and discovered that every 20 minutes it booted me off. so I returned it and got another one, figuring that the first one was defective. It works fine wired and with other wireless aplications BUT NOT WITH CENTTRINO.
This was an excellent purchase. As we all know about the outrageous prices for HDMI cables from Monster. This cable which is connected to my cable box ti nt Samsung LN S2341W LCD display provides a noticeably improved picture from the component cables. It reduces the motion artifacts that you get from LCD TVs when you have fast moving images to the point where it is non existent. All for under $10.
I bought this product back in 2006 from Circuit City in Cincinnati and have since lived and worked in four countties. This product has travelled with me all through and they are stil working good. It has lessened out noise in every conceivable environments and have been a great great value. $96 in 2006 was a high price but with its long life span, I have got back much more than that.The only thing which wears out are the Ear cushions which can be replaced for $3. A rechargeable AAA (850mAH) needed to power up the noise canceling system has lasted a long time before needing another recharge.A great value product !!
This is one of the best budget MP3 players i have used.Note that as opposed to what another reviewer has said, this player comes with a rechargeable battery (AAA) but i didnt notice it until i finished my own alkaline battery.It was hiding inside the bubble packing, good that i just checkled before throwing it away.The best things:-It can rechargeable battery that comes with it (or any rechargeable AAA) while it is connected to the USB-It can connect to a USB port without any cables-No drivers to install, it just shows up as an external drive-Tried the Voice recording, FM (works only when i plug in the earphones (any) -works as antenna)-- both the features works impeccably-It has a small speaker on one end, so if the earphones are not plugged in you can just listen thru the speaker, not too loud but enough to listen to a song without earphones-This player comes with everything, no need to even buy a rechargeable battery-Lots of features, multi color backlight-I just got it for $29 after MIR and this thing is still working :)The worst things:-There is no arm band or a belt clip included-There is a neck band given but it has integrated earphones, so if you use your own earphones you cant hang it anymore (or instead you might be hanging 2 pairs of earphones including the one in your neck band)There is one more software inside this player called 'remote PC' or something, i'm not sure how it works or whats it for.. for the moment i'm enjoying the player.buy it.. you wont regret.Venu!UPDATE:The player still rocks... the rechargeable battery that came with the player got exhausted and doesnt give more than 3hrs of play time, so i bought a couple of AAA's and the player works simply perfect!! I use it everyday now.Someone by name Anna Haley asked where i bought, sorry Anna i couldn't figure out how to send you a personal message with the answer. I bought the player at JR.com on Thu Jun 16, 2005. It came to approx a final proce of $25 after a $15 rebate.nice buy... would never regret!!Thanks, -Venu
This wireless keyboard and mouse set are average at best. The mouse and keyboard themselves are fine. They are of decent quality, made of your typical black plastic. The mouse is a good size for my hand, and the keyboard is serviceable, if a bit noisy compared to others I've had in the past. Where the EX110 fails are battery life and very annoying software.The batteries in the mouse seem to go bad literally every month. When they are low, the software that allows you to use the custom buttons on the keyboard begins to give notices that pop up from your system tray in XP: "Warning, your mouse's battery's are critical!" Close the message, and it will reappear an hour later! It will do this for WEEKS. The only way to stop it is either replace the batteries or manually shut down the Logitech software which then prevents you from being able to use the custom buttons. Logitech should have enabled the user to choose if they wish to receive these focus stealing messages or not.Another problem is that the wireless connection is spotty at best. I have the transponder sitting on my desk, no more than a foot and a half away from both the mouse and keyboard, and yet I consistently experience disconnections. This is really frustrating. I've tried moving things around, but it has not helped that much.Pros:Inexpensive wireless setCustomizable buttons are useful, as are the sound control buttons that are on the top of the keyboard. They allow you to advance or reverse tracks, stop or pause play, and adjust the volume. This has got to be my favorite feature, although almost all keyboards have these keys now.Cons:Poor battery life for the mouse.Annoying software that gives you repetitive messages when the batteries of the mouse run low.Limited signal strength for wireless connectivityNoisy keyboard trayThere are a lot better wireless mouse/keyboard options out there. Buy something else if you think the issues I've described will bother you as well.
Placed this drive in my notebook and it failed after 3 days of use. Lucky that I had a clone made by ez-gig. I have found other comments on internet about the failure of this drive ... Just say NO!
This is probably the best business tool I've run across yet. I've had it for 3 months now and spend almost as much time using it as my laptop. I highly recommend that to avoid a bad first impression you get the firmware update from HP that addresses poor signal strength for the GPS. If you're in Florida, this is really important since we only have 3 satellites covering our area. If you don't, you may experience the display dropping in/out or graying out. It will work OK, you just won't know where you are. I bought one of these for my partner since we are loss control specialists that do inspections for hundreds of clients. I've uploading our inspections programs to the unit, do the inspections, upload them back to the main computers, and BAM, I save 50% of my report writing time (with pictures). Make sure you get the 2GB flash card if you're going to have a lot of files. Also, Tom Tom has recently upgraded the North American maps (April 2007). Make sure you also get that from the HP site and load it up before you start using it. It will be worth it. Read the How to use instructions VERY carefully when installing the maps. I also like being able to download different voices from Tom Tom since I'm on the road so much. Most are free. When you couple the GPS, being able to run you own programs, and use Word, Excel, and Powerpoint on the road, you have one of the best business tools around. Oh yeah, you can play music and take photos off your bluetooth-enable phone as well. Amazon also has the best price on this unit that I've found and I looked around a lot.
Lured [...], I said to myself "what the heck, I can always use another flat panel monitor." While the Corian Pixo 17" has lots of brightness and contrast and the image quality is generally good, my particular unit has seven dead pixels, more than the usual number I've seen. Six of them are dark red or blue so they don't bother me much, but the remaining one is bright -- make it sparkling! -- green near the center bottom which is quite annoying.Of course, right after I bought this I saw a top-of-the-class Sharp 17" LCD monitor selling for just $50 more, so I was pretty angry at myself. My recommendation: if you budget is really tight, this is an affordable 17" monitor [...]. Otherwise, stick with a namebrand like Sharp or Eizo.
worked fine at first, then one not so good evening just stoped working camera can't read it, computer can't read it, and all pictures that were there were lost... no more Kingston for me.
This case is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! I LOVE it! In fact I love it so much that I purchased a pink one too! I'm using the Blue case for my Apple PowerBook and the Pink case for my Asus R2H UMPC. The size of the case is just right. Inside the case is are a couple of built-in velco straps with which you can anchor down your laptop. There is also a removable cord holder that is made of a black, mesh-like material which nicely matches the black interior of the case. The mesh cord holder is attached with velcro and can be removed and you can easily store that in the big pocket on the inside of the lid. The pocket also has a small velcro tab that holds the pocket closed. Don't you just love velcro?! I do! There is also a business card slot on the pocket which is nice. But the outside of this case is just beautiful! I love the faux crocodile and the blue/silvery color is my favorite color in the world. I was really so happy to find a case this color. The MobileEdge logo badge on the case looks really cool too! It's a polished silver color with a mirror-like finish and on my blue case, the lettering is in blue whereas on my pink case, the lettering is in pink. That's a really nice touch!As I mentioned above, I'm using the blue case for my UMPC. The case couldn't be more perfect for a device of this size. My Asus has a carrying case but I still carry it inside that case in the MobileEdge case. I strap down the Asus with the attached velcro straps. I still have room on the left for my Bluetooth keyboard and my USB mouse. And on the right I have room for my power cord. And then of course there's the big pocket in case I need to put any folders or CDs or other stuff like SD cards or thumbdrives or pens. This case is everything I need to be mobile! If you have a UMPC device and you're looking for a case, you really should think about this case.The case opens and closes easily with a double zipper system. The case has an included shoulder strap that is really nice. The The straps match the case and the clips are very sturdy and are the same shiny silver like the logo badge. This case has lots of style and I have really gotten several compliments on it. The case has protected my laptop very well. I looked online for a case for a long, long time and this is a great case for a great price! I'm impressed with MobileEdge and I'm going to be sure to watch their future products.Pros:Great DesignBeautiful colorHas included shoulder strapAccessory pocket insideVelcro straps hold down device nicelyNot too heavyEasy to open and closeCons: NoneI would give this case a 5 out of 5
Unlike the Ultra II, the Extreme III never slows down my photography no matter how many shots i take in quick succession. (My camera's a Canon EOS 5D). The Ultra II almost always makes me miss some 'perfect' shot (you know, when the otter finally dives right in front of you), but the Extreme III has never slowed me down or caused me to miss a shot. For this, it's definitely worth the extra $$$.
I bought the Quickcam for my dell laptop be'coz I wanted to do away with the pain of connecting a separate microphone. The webcam has been serving its purpose excellently all these days.
Earphones work fine so far, but the cords to the ears are really asymmetrical and non adjustable. It appears from the box that they are intentionally designed that way, but I don't know why. I prefer to have the cords the same length.
This DVD player and surround combo is everything you could ever ask for in a cheap home theater system. I had this unit for a few years and everyone was jealous of it. Spend some time tweaking the sound, and you will have your friends going nuts over your surround sound. The DVD menu is easy to navigate and the remote is super easy to use. I had several 2-disc DVDs and this changer came in real handy. Switching discs takes less than 20 to 30 seconds. You can also eject discs as the player is running.Overall, I would highly recommend this unit to a friend. I can't say the same for my Panasonic SC-BT300 unit...
the good news: The router setup went smoothly and quickly, and it's worked well now for almost three months.the bad news: The company that handes the rebate says they lost my original submission and lost a faxed re-submission. Netgear didn't respond to emails, and it appears unlikely that I'll ever get the rebate. In short, you should assume that the real price is the one *before* the rebate.
Great product, worth the money.It's too bad that you cannot purchase this through Amazon.ca. I mainly wanted this for shredding cheese for pizzas and it works just fine. It's great for chopping and slicing hard veggies like carrots and potatoes, though softer ones like onions and tomatoes can be challenging. For these I find it just as easy to use a knife, and less messy.I was also impressed with the speed of delivery, certainly didn't take as long as they stated on the website. All in all, a great product that I highly recomend.
Why use anything but HP ink in an HP printer? This ink works perfectly, sold at the right price and was delivered quickly. Can't be beat!
Had no problems with the disks and they were cheap at the time.
Outstanding in function, especially when shooting vertical. Good grip for those with big hands. Well handling with long lens. It makes you look professional.Didn't take very long for me to get using to its weight, like carry it with neck strap. I read pro/con reviews that it would be better to use hand strap, some said both.
I was ready to buy a new after-factory car stereo that featured a RCA Aux feature in order to play my iPod in my car. However, after reading the good reviews for this transmitter on Amazon and iLounge.com, I took a chance and bought a Kensington FM transmitter. I am now more than satisified with the clarity of this transmitter! I have found 89.7 FM works well, but with the 'easter egg' of tunning down the transmitter to the 87 Fm frequencies, I can get a clear sound from my sound system to hear my 30gb iPod. I would recommend this product to anybody needing to save some money from buying a new stereo. Buy this from Amazon, save money, shipping, and get a [...] too!
I'm no longer trust any Sharp electronics! I bought a Sharp shelf system 1 year ago, and it became out of order exactly after the warranty has been expired! Where is the Japanese quality? I have been having Daewoo (Korea) audio system with the same features for 7 years that was chiper, and it still works! Sorry, perhaps this is my personal opinion, but I'll never buy Sharp again!
The Kensington Transmitter is a great answer for the after-market ipod play. It performs outstandingly on trips where you are away from the majority of radio station markets. It is not so productive in town as there is static to deal with. Since I bought it for trips it has been great and was very cost effective.
This adapter is a lot of fun. it's certainly not a real fish eye lens, but for the price it's great. If you want high quality optics, buy a real lens. This is full of colour aberrations around the edges, but for fun it's hard to beat the price.
This remote lights up whenever it senses motion...If a kid drop a penny three states away, it lights up. This is just A LITTLE irritating when you have the lights off and are trying to watch a movie. OR when you are in the other room trying to sleep and no-one is in the TV room but you keep seeing this blue light, and just when you are about to awake screaming because the aliens have Come Back For You, you realize that the AC, the refrigerator kicking on , a flea fart, or some other thing has set the motion detector off on this thing. -- i have a somewhat wobbly glass coffee table and anything would make it go off... but even on other surfaces like the couch it was bad. OH and because of all this don't expect the batteries to last long... Other than that it was a great remote-easy to program-macros simple- great, ahem, display all that crap... Don't buy it.
AFTER YOU FINALLY GET IT HOOKED UP IT WORKS GOOD. I MAY HAVE MISSED THIS WHEN I ORDERED THE SYSTEM BUT YOU MUST HAVE OR BUY A "FIBER OPTICAL CORD" TO GO FROM THE SYSTEM TO THE TV, NOT A BIG DEAL UNLESS YOU DON'T HAPPEN TO HAVE CORD AVAILABLE AND YOU LIVE OUT IN THE STICKS..... THE "SURROUND SOUND" IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED BUT MADE ALL SYSTEMS ARE THE SAME. I MAY HAVE EXPECTED TO MUCH. I WOULD BUY THIS SYSTEM AGAIN.....
I am a photography student.We learned how to roll film using the metal reels. However, I wasn't good with using the metal ones. I decided to order this one and it worked great. I never once messed up a roll of film. Great product....I would recommend.
I purchased the InMotion speakers for my new IPod and am very pleased with it. The sound is Great, loud and clear.
Contact prints on 8X10, and fits normal sized binders. I load my own from bulk film, and they are prone to scratches if I fit too much in. Therefore 35 is plenty.
Just got this hooked up today. And tested it out putting it through movie/PS3/Music tests. This sub, paired with THX certified Monster Cable Sub-Cable sounds amazing. And for the price, you won't find a better Sub anywhere else online or at a store unless you get some sort of employee discount. I really didn't need to tweak my system much for it to work. Amazing.
It appears to charge itself, but it will only charge another device for about 5 minutes before dying. I need to return it. Do not recommend.
the first one i bought was for me my daughter fell in love with mine so this one's for her she can't wait to fill it up with all the things she has and soon will be buying it made a great gift
The tape works perfectly with my computer interfaced Brother TZ Labeler. This was the best price I was able to find on the internet.
I wish they had a longer cord otherwise I would give em 5 stars just because the biggest size they sell was barely enough for my car.
I have used this burner for a few months now and just recently it started having problems with reading commercial dvds. It wouldn't even recognize the dvd and locked my system up. After a lengthy internet search I figured out (not on HPs web site) that I had to change the firmware to LiteOn LH-18A1H which the drive seems to actually be with a HP label. Download a couple of programs and flash the drive and it was back up running again, but it now reads as a LiteOn drive. Maybe I should have bought a LineOn drive in the first place. This seems to be a problem a lot of people are having with this drive, so beware, although it hasn't completely stopped just yet. (I will amend my rating later if it does).
Got these after researching a lot of headphones. These headphones are great for a dj. Great sound and you can hear all that you need to mix and blend music. I love these bad boys!
These speakers offer some great sound for an extremely low price. Bass response could be better, but I'm not expecting that in this price range. I'm currently running these with a Pyle 120 watt mini amplifier. Also thinking about buying another pair to upgrade my surround speakers on my main home stereo. Great buy.
After a slight bump in the road installing the software in Windows XP, a prompt reply from Viking tech support prompted me to, or all things, read the directions!!Installed hardware, and off and running on no time. I use an Olympus C2100 - great camera, lousy customer support.
Well the price is right for the ink. I have used several off brands, and this product is about the same as most of the others. Since you can buy several of these for the price of one real HP cartridge I really can't complain. Are they as good.. Of course not! If I were to send an important business letter, I wouldn't use one but for in-house work, good enough.
The Nikon film holder works great, and the price was wright. The holder makes it easy to scan 35mm film, without having to cut the strip into small parts to fit in slide mounts.
This product is very pretty. Its sleek and looks very modern. That been said, it is not worth the money however cheap it may be. It worked for 1 MONTH then the cd part just spins with no music. If you unplug it without powering down first, there is no music. The radio part works fine but its not worth the price better to put another $50 and but something else. DO NOT BUY.
I saved my nickels to buy a Nikon. What a mistake.. I did not believe the other reviews that detailed the poor focus performance of the Coolpix Nikon camara line what a mistake. Once I had purchased the camara I tried to contact Nikon for support what a mistake...Save your money buy ANYTHING but a Nikon. It is a terrific dissapointment both for the camara and the support... If you have questions about its performance ask your cat, you will get better results....I wonder, after 2 months how much I will get for it on eBay... No chance of Nikon support reading these reviews they have proved themselves unconcerned with customer focused quality.. Show them your concern by not buying Nikon....The SONY digital camara actually focuses on things..JUNK, JUNK, JUNK, JUNK, JUNK, JUNK... expensive JUNK...
This is a great sturdy little USB key.Smooth edges will not scuff against clothes or anything else in your pocket.Handy keychain loop spaces out the USB key from the other stuff on your keychain, so it doesn't all bunch up and stick out.The USB connector is protected by a self-contained sheath, which slides easily, and sturdily locks into place when both fully retracted and fully exposed.As advertised, it's nearly uncrushable. The case is made out of solid metal. Only the sheath slider is plastic, and that's recessed, so it won't bear the weight of any crush.The USB key itself has a good speed when reading and writing data.The one, fatally bad, mistake that SanDisk made:U3!This piece of feculent malware infects all computers used with the USB key. It stays around, even after the USB key has been removed. It gets in the way of simply trying to use the USB key to hold data. It's known to crash or lock up many computers. It can't be formatted or deleted by normal means, as U3 appears to the computer as an additional drive letter that is strictly read-only.U3 can't be uninstalled unless fully installed in the first place, which means that it's easy to get stuck in limbo: neither fully installed, nor fully uninstalled, rendering the USB key unusable. I wouldn't be surprised if they purposely make it difficult to uninstall. Since U3 has the power to sneakily install software behind your back, whenever it is inserted, there's got to be a temptation for SanDisk to take some cash from a spammer or two. Who wouldn't want the opportunity to silently install some spyware from an unsuspecting user's USB key?If you want to enjoy having a "computer on a stick", with applications and data entirely contained on the USB key, so you can always carry your favorite programs with you, you can get this right now, for free. You don't need U3 at all. It's at PortableApps.com -- enjoy!
I recently purchased this product and at first, everything appeared to work. The setup was a breeze. It took about 5 minutes to enter in all my info and the thing was online. I was able to surf the web, download files, etc. However, the next day, when I'm at work and I want to access my home network, it was a big pain. I tried to ssh into my home server but it would hang. I tried to access my webpage but it came up only 25% of the time (and of the times it came up, it was very slow). This was definitely not the way it was before I had this set up. I had an old 486 computer running IPRoute routing software. I have to admit...that program ran circles around this Linksys router.So I called Linksys tech support. The person I spoke with listened to what I had to say, but the only suggestion he gave me was for me to put my server on the dmz. That really defeats the point of having a firewall! I asked him if there was anything else I can do. He said that maybe the router I got was defective, and I should get it replaced. So I did.I just received the new one... I entered all my info in and got it online. But I'm disappointed that it behaves the same. So here's my conclusion:Good: easy setup, works great for connecting multiple computers to the internet.Bad: port forwarding just doesn't work correctly.
I have never owned an LCD display but have wanted one for the past year once the technology seemed to be up to the task of making a large display at a reasonable price. I bought the Viewsonic VX800 because of my experience with Viewsonic monitors (always has been good) and the glowing reviews on several sites. I did a lot of internet research and went to three computer stores before I purchased the Viewsonic from Amazon.I am running Windows XP on a 2.4 Gig HZ P-4 machine with 512 Meg RAM NVidia GeForce Ti 4200 high-end graphics card with 128 Meg, so the necessary horsepower was there.So, how did I fare with this monitor?First, the positives. It arrived quickly within a few days. The packaging was terrific, never seen better. All necessary cables were included. I hooked the monitor up to my computer - first with the D-Sub analog input and then used the DVI cable. Clarity was definitely better using the DVI input. (Hooking up the cables was easy - the panels came off in a snap and connections were all clearly labeled.) The display is very bright and contrast is excellent. I actually had to turn down the brightness setting. Colors are rich and saturated. Beautiful. And, as other reviewers have stated, not one bad pixel. I didn't bother connecting the speakers as I have a much better sound system. The front panel controls were easy to use. A software driver disk was included. However, this monitor is plug and play for Win XP, so the Win 95/98 drivers were not needed. I tried playing a game and did not see any streaking or ghosting. The weight is less then half of a comparable CRT and it was nice to have less clutter on the desktop, although the screen had to be moved up just as close as with my CRT display. Finally, the monitor looks sleek and well designed. Overall, I would say quality is top-notch.Now, the downsides. I do a lot of work with spreadsheets and word processing. I wear glasses and my eyes are not great, so text and graphics clarity are really important to me. To get small fonts to show clearly, the pixel dot pitch should be .25mm or better. On all 18&quot; LCDs, the equivalent dot pitch is about .28mm. (The Viewsonic VX 800 is .279mm.) Also, LCDs, as opposed to CRTs run at an optimal resolution - for 17 though 19 inchers, it's usually 1280 by 1024. While this my be OK for many users, it made the text and images too small for me. I like my displays at 1024 by 768. Running the monitor at this resolution did not produce very good results; only acceptable at best. Therefore, I changed to the optimal resolution and got a much better display. But, I had a hard time seeing the small print. Not good! To try and improve matters I also turned on XP's &quot;clear type,&quot; which really helped. After some more fiddling and several calls to my local computer pro, I changed the DPI setting from the normal 96 to 120. Again there was improvement as the type was enlarged on Excel, but not when viewing websites or e-mail. Ariel displayed well; New Times Roman was hard to read.To be fair, I lived with the Viewsonic for several more days to try and adapt. Unfortunately, I couldn't and am returning the item. My conclusion is that while LCDs are really getting good and prices are reasonable (I paid $575 with free shipping for atop-of-the-line model), if you are a demanding user who needs really sharp text or wants to run at various resolutions, stay with a CRT. LCD technology is not ready for prime time for these applications. Maybe in another year or two it will be. Right now, I'm going to buy a Viewsonic high-end CRT to replace my 5-year old Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 900u Otherwise, this LCD may be just the ticket.
Nice appearance and does the job, BUT plugging USB connectors into it requires a lot of wiggling and even a bit of forcing; so far my USB flash drive will only connect to 3 out of the 4 ports.
I had a pair of Barska 12-60 x 70 Zoom binoculars and I could never seem to get the image focused to crisp clarity. These babies are sharp and crisp and you can see detail a long way away. I would recommend them to anyone whether you're combing the countryside for game, scanning the streets for criminals, or star gazing... these are worth every penny!
Recently got this lens, and started playing with it. It's a good-looking lens, but I would think hard about what you need before you buy it. Granted, that's true for any lens, but:In terms of the initial appearance, this is a very solid lens; heavier than a Nikon consumer lens of the same size. Fully retracted (80mm focused at infinity) it's a lenscap and half a filter shorter than the Nikon 70-300. Comparing the two at full extension, the Tokina is shorter at infinity, whild the Nikon is shorter at closest focus (the Tokina does change length slightly with focus).I have never used aNikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom Nikkor Lens. As I understand it, that lens has VR, but is enough bigger than the Tokina that the size can be an issue; focus speed is about the same - but the Tokina is 550 dollars at Amazon of Dec 2011, while the Nikon is almost $1700. For the long shots you need this lens for, do you take enough to warrent $1000 more for VR? Maybe - but you can say better than I.A tougher call is the Tokina vs. theNikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.Focus: Nikon is AF-S and fast. Tokina focus is slower; the front element doesn't rotate, but it does move in and out, and the focus ring moves. For manual focus, I like the one finger focus of the Tokina, but you do have to move a switch, while you can just grab the focus ring on the Nikon. Also, the 80-400 range is only a quarter of the way around the barrel; the Nikon's 70-300 goes around between a third and 40% of the barrel, so can allow for somewhat better fine-tuning.Size wise, there's little difference in length. The Tokina is more slender, and slightly heavier. That comes down to build quality vs. weight - pick the one that matters to you.VR is only in the Nikon. At 300-400 mm, this matters - if you pick the Tokina, remember that you have to use the 1/focal length rule that VR lets us bend.The Nikon focuses quite a bit closer - 4.5 ft vs. 8.2.In terms of range, the Tokina is longer, but doesn't go as wide. That extra reach only helps if you need to print at your full resolution, though - if you're printing an 8x10 at 300 dpi, that's 2400x3000 pixels, or 7.2 MP. On a 12 or 14 MP camera, that gives you a lot of latitude to crop in to your subject without affecting print quality (my D7000 lets me print at 16x20 at almost 300dpi - when did you last print a 16x20?)Price wise, the Tokina is $550, while the 70-300 is $589, so not much difference (as of Dec 2011).That being said, why did I buy the Tokina if I use a D7000 and have the 70-300? I also use an FM3a, and the 70-300 has no aperture ring, so won't work on a manual focus camera. This lens was the most affordable alternative I found (as I bought it used for under $300)to go past 200 mm with a manual focus camera. If I was just using a DX camera, I would have stuck with the 70-300 alone (I'm not getting rid of it, either).
This thing is very fast and works exactly as advertised. I'd buy it again. The only minor issue I have with it is that the cap should be easier to take off.
I'm Sure It Will Be Perfect, Once I Get A New Alpine Head Unit.
I purchased this remote to replace the remote on my tv (ProScan, from approximately 1990) and my two vcrs (Sonys, from the lat 80s). All had quit working, and none had replacement remotes available from the manufacturer.Well, this remote SORT of works, but not enough features to be useful. I can turn the TV and vcrs on and off, change stations, and adjust the volume. That's all. No programming features are accessible.Pretty disappointing.
Got this for my Cannon 5DIII. It is a good polarizer lens. Excellent quality and works great. If you are looking for a lens to diffuse the light on bright days, this is a good one.
No matter what I tried it doesn't work for websites. It works great with logon and programs like AIM but if you are looking for something that handles the passwords for all your different websites you should wait for them to get it right.
I never liked the default neck strap that Canon ships with their cameras; It's made of a rough nylon that irritates the back of the neck, especially if your camera has a heavy lens attached to it.Tired of the original straps, I set out to find a good alternative. Initially, I found the OP/TECH connectors, which allowed me to strap the camera to the backpack straps. They're an awesome solution to the problem. With them, the camera weight becomes a complete non-issue. However, for those short trips where a backpack is not warranted, this product is the solution.Unlike the Canon neck strap, this product is made of a much softer material that won't hurt your neck. I honestly think they could be a tad more comfortable, but they're ok the way they are. They come with the traditional OP/TECH connectors that you can plug straight to the camera loops. Now, I have an easy and practical way to use the camera with the neck strap or connected to my backpack for longer trips.
It is the one in the picture. I would had liked for it to have a better build quality, it seemed like it was going to break just when bending it a little. Also the sides are not straight
Sturdy and well built. This attractive case is very strong and attractive.Separate areas for DVD's and CD's. Worth the price!
What a horrible piece of ....!It worked well the first oh.... 45 minutes, then as stated in the other reviews my tape player kept reversing every song or so & would then just eject the tape. Evidently from what I've learned this isn't an uncommon problem with this unit.I did like the fact that it has a car charger, great for road trips & if you spend lots of time in driving like I do. Also I liked the fact that the wires are retractable, unfortionately the pros don't mean anything if it won't stay in the tape deck!I've read several other reviews of these & am sorry I didn't purchase the Sony version which I'm going to have to buy now anyway.My advice is if your going with a tape model, stay away from this one & get the Sony.
I was surprised at the ease and quickness of the installation. Since the installation I have had no problems.
I recently rented a car that had a different brand of GPS. It had a few superior features:1. Gave more frequent warnings before having to turn. This unit pronounced the street namesbetter than the Garmin 340.2. Just before you need to turn, a tone sounded. This is easier than judging how far is 200 ft.3. larger fonts made text easier to read.4. Manual over-ride to seek alternate (e.g freeways only, fastest) routes5. Displays how many satalites it has acquired.The C340 had a good built-in database, making it easy to find airports and other public locationsdirectly without knowing the address. It also installs easily. The touch screed works well too.Occationally, the unit gets confused and freezes up. This usually happens in the city. I have seen a few otherbrands with similar features selling for $100 - $150 less, but I have not tried them.
This is a neat little notebook. It's small enough to take on many journeys & not dread the weight hanging off your shoulder. The wireless capability is super easy to use. The screen quality rocks! The DVD writer/player is a great way to add value to this gadget. With 1 Ghz processor don't expect to have Photoshop and 4 other programs open but it does great with 3 MS office products open & IE. Also I recommend you buy the system with 512 & upgrade to 1GB aftermarket. This,laptop only comes with 1 512 SIMM but accepts 2. The battery power is good. The keyboard is cramped...if you don't hunt & peck it might drive you nuts. The speakers bite...so either buy headphones or an aux. set of speakers. I highly recommend the system though if you want a gadget that wows, pleases and can be conveniently packed in almost anything but the pocket of your jeans.
Oh the problems I have had... (note that I only use the B side of the unit ) ...1. frequent auto-reboots. Yep, it resets itself at random...2. very limited range... walk into the kitchen =&#62; no signal3. limited compatibility... Had to replace a few cards ( MS & SMC work & can be found cheap )4. the wireless connection seems to slow to a halt... you can still pull an ip and browse the internet (at circa 2400 baud speeds)... a reset of the unit fixes this momentarily, but considering you have to either a) walk to the unit and push a button or b) slowly load it's config page and do it -- it's not worth the hassle.Do like me and buy something else... something with all good reviews.
I have used one of these for over one year without a hitch. I use it primarily to monitor my lake cottage when I am traveling on the road. The motion detection software built in is excellent - very configurable to eliminate 'false positives', and much better than a PC based full-blown security system I use for home security. I spent over 1K for the PC system and professional grade cameras, etc and the Axis works better, was eaiser to configure, and the picture quality is better.I have it set up to automatically send me a daily snapshot via e-mail to know things are ok. Also, I have logged in - literally from around the world - via a web browser to see the live feed. You can also configure the camera via the web browser.The Axis always works and picture quality is great. A well developed and mature product.
This is a pretty good piece of glass but I would have hoped for a slightly stronger effect. I had a cheaper hoya CPL and it would polarize more noticeably but would also leave a much stronger gradient in the sky when shooting wide angle.Construction and build of the piece is solid and of quality. Maybe a slightly more expensive B+W would produce more results, B+W is supposed to be a fantastic manufacturer. I would recommend it, but just be aware that the polarizing effect it produces it subtle, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
I read the reviews in which some said this bag looked cheap. But there were some that said it looked nice and was perfect, and well, let's face it--when you're shopping for a bag for a laptop that's bigger than 15.4", the pickins are slim. So I gave it a try.The faux leather LOOKS very faux. The microfiber inside was soft, but looked cheap and the color made it look even MORE tacky. SUCH a disappointment. If I had spent under $10 at Walmart for this, I *might* find it acceptable. But this bag is obviously considerably more than $10, and given the price, is SO not worth it. I saw nicer bags in Target for around $20, if only any of them FIT my laptop!! I agree with another person who commented--if they had only made this as a patented leather faux croc and gotten rid of the Austin Powers-esque shag fiber on the inside, it would have been SO much more palatable. I'd advise to stay away from this bag for the money they are charging.I have searched high and low for a replacement to this one I'm returning, and after much frustration, am landing on yet another Mobile Edge bag, because they seem to have the widest array of 17" bags, and, their design seems to be good, and construction seems decent, even if the materials were disappointing in the last bag. I've gone with the Madison microfiber Tote, which has real leather trim. I'll report on that when it arrives!Also, FYI for anyone out there with one of those "tween" sized laptops like mine: I have a Samsung R580 laptop, which has a 15.6" screen, but only measures 15" across, and 10" down. Nevertheless, the much more common 15.4" sized bags DON'T fit such a laptop. For those of us with such sized laptops, in almost every instance, you have to go to a 17" bag. Best way to know if a bag will hold your laptop is to measure its outer edges and compare them to the bag's interior dimensions. Unfortunately, most online descriptions for laptop totes don't offer inner dimensions, or don't clarify which dimensions they're giving. Just thought I'd offer that up because trying to figure out which bags worked with my laptop was particularly annoying due to these reasons. Hopefully, someone else benefits from the fruits of my research!!!!UPDATE 10/15/10: My Madison microfiber bag from Mobile Edge has arrived, and is considerably nicer than this faux croc...so the poor quality materials are not a lateral Mobile Edge trademark. The Madison has nice materials, is attractive, and quite sturdy. Go for one of those instead of this cheap, ugly bag!
I use this camera backpack to transport my Canon EOS 20D when I fly or go hiking. The bottom section carries my camera and four lenses or three lenses and the speedlight 420EX flash. The compartments are deep enough to accomodate a 75-300mm zoom lens. I usually load my camera with no lens attached into the bag face up and in my bag there is still plenty of room for four lenses in the four compartments surrounding the middle compartment. I have flown a few times and the camera bag has been treated less than as gently as I would prefer by security tossing it back in the pick up bin after inspecting it and by fellow travelers trying to make room in the overhead compartment for their belongings. So far the bag has protected my equipment well from any damage. When I have wanted to carry more at times I have transported the camera with a lens on it stored face up with lens pointing to top of bag and I had room in the four surrounding compartments for lenses or other accessories. I definetly would not recommend doing this when flying though and I have to admit that when it comes to luggage I am one to cram as much as I can into any given space. Others may not feel comfortable with such an approach with their equipment. I have had the bag a year though and thus far the bag has accomodated my cramming magnificently and my equipment has been fine.Another thing I like about the bag is its overall design in terms of storage capacity and function. I have been able to carry lunch with a bottle of water and maps or guide books in the top portion. Prospective buyers should know though that the top storage space is not huge. Think those insulated nylon lunch totes rather than typical backpack in terms of available space. There are also side zipper pockets on the top that in my setup accomodate two spare batteries on one side and a battery recharger on the other. The interior main compartment has some smaller zippered pockets and a netted pouch. In mine I store lens cleaning supplies in the netted pouch and filters in the top gray zippered pocket. Also, this bag has been very comfortable to hike with as the straps are padded and its size is just right for me but I'm 5'6'', my husband who is 6'1'' says he wishes it were a tad bigger. The design of the bag is also tasteful and not attention grabbing which is a consideration when traveling. I also like the mp3 player/media port in the top of the bag when I'm flying.
Purchased after using the D40 flash for one year. Much improvement in all flash applications. A step above the entry flash giving much more quality in flash pictures.
Terrific value for all the space, extra pockets,etc. that you get. I was thinking of some other brands and then saw this one for less than half the price. Great value, durable, comfortable.
EXCELENTT NOTEBOOKHI-TECH PRODUCT FROM TOSHIBA THAT'S A REFERENCE OF NOTEBOOKS IN THE WORLD.NICE COST/BENEFIT, CONSIDERING THE MARKET OF NOTES.ONE GOOD POINT IS 4 USB PORTS. YOU CAN PLUG A LOT THINKS AND DON'T NEED TO BY A HUB.OTHER THINK, IS 15.4 WIDESCREEN LCD, THAT IMPROVE HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGE.BATTERY LIFE IS THE SAME AS THE OTHER NOTES.DVD-RW WORKS VERY NICE IN ALL TYPE OF MIDIAS, INCLUDING DUAL LAYER DVD AND CDRW.A NEGATIVE POINT IS TOSHIBA SHOULD SEND A TRANSPORT BAG TOGETHER. THAT'S ALL.I RECOMEND THIS PRODUCTRAMON
Very solid contruction--strong case materials, runners on the bottom of the case is a good design, excellent zippers-may sound silly, but zippers get a lot a wear and must be strong or the case is useless. Dividers work well and actually stay put on the velcro. Wheels are good. My only gripe is the handle--kind of flimsy. I had one of these come out of the case and had to be repaired. That being said--Tamrac service and support is excellent and repair work has been done promptly--Products actually made in the USA!
Getting back into film developing, I had a shopping list of items I needed, and this was on it. I know that you can use an old milk jug, but I really like these industrial storage containers and feel a lot safe putting toxic chemicals in them!PROS- Fully opaque- Space for writing contents/warnings- Industrial thicknessCONS- You have to pay for all of the aboveOVERALLI would much rather have a few of these than empty milk jugs laying around, as it's pretty hard to mistake these for a household item! They're durable, capacious and do the job well enough! Recommended.
This is an acceptable and satisfactory product. The overall feel is somewhat flimsy and it doesn't lend itself to mounting on anything other than a completely flat surface. All things considered, the antenna gets the job done, but I wouldn't consider it desirable or a standout.
Love em! Great sound. Awesome external sound isolation. Good fit. Nice that they come with different sizes of ear buds. :)
I have owned this camera for the last 3 yrs. Not a single complaint so far. Most of the time I have used the auto settings even though it has a manual option. Excellent focus even in low light conditions and the focus lock is pretty fast. Yet to have a bad shot except for those occasional out of focus pictures which were mostly because of my fault.Operation is pretty simple and does not have much frills to worry about. Excellent value for the price
This is a great backpack! The first one I bought lasted through my sophomore and junior years of college-the padding wore out in the arm straps and one of the zippers split open. The backpack took a lot of abuse!The small front pocket is perfect for my Android phone, pens, and chap stick. The zippered pocket on the outside is good for coins.The first large section has several small pockets for pens, iPods, credit cards, and I keep my purse in this section. There is an opening for headphones so I can leave my mp3 player safely inside the backpack.The next big section is the best for textbooks, and has one large pocket attached to the inside front wall, which is where I store my highlighters, three-hole punch, assignment book, and colored pencils. I can fit three binders and a few paperback books in there.The last large section has a thick padded inner pocket with a Velcro closure for a laptop. Additionally, there is room for a large textbook or two binders and a few notebooks. The backpack also has two side pockets, and one of the pockets has a mesh water bottle holder tucked inside. The small zipper pouch on the front is perfect for change.I have also used this backpack for camping and hiking in a pinch. It's not waterproof, but will (kind of) repel rain for a few minutes.Pros: Very sturdy and able to withstand being crammed with heavy textbooks while keeping a laptop safe.Cons: One or two bigger sections would be better than three smaller ones.
These speakers are great. I had a pair outdoors for 5 years and am adding this pair up on the deck. It is difficult to believe such high fidelity sound can come from such tiny speakers that cost so little. Deep lows, brilliant highs. They sound great. And with neighbors who complain about music I have lots of speakers at low volume through out the house and yard instead of the main speakers on extra loud, this helps keep the neighbors from complaining.
Excellent lightweight tripod. The ball head allows for smooth adjustment to horizontal or vertical orientation. The leg locks are solid. It is compact making it easy to carry. I use it with my LX3 and have added a quick releasr for convenience.
I too saw that my kingston had problems connecting to my pc and mac. It's pretty much 50/50, on whether the computer will detect it or not. I have to then take it out and plug it back in and then usually it will work. Recently, it died on me, and because It was only about a year old, I figured I probably had a bad item. Whether or not it was shotty workmanship or I just got unlucky, I don't know.
Unfortunately, Sony and/or Amazon was unclear as to which cradle goes with which e-book version. Current models use a USB-B connector to charge and transfer data. There is no cradle for that model. This cradle fits an older wide serial data/charging port style. It would be nice if a DC power supply(wall-wart) came with it. This doesn't even come with a USB cable.
I just got mine half a hour ago and found I don't have the equipment to run it.Anyway, since I couldn't find the system requirments listed here--and I have the box in my hand--I figured I might as well write the list down for you guys;1. PC with Pentium IV 1.6GHz or higher (recommended)2. 256MB Ram of system memory or above (recommended)3. PCI 2.2 compliant slot4. Graphics Card (MUST support DirectX 9.0)5. Sound Card (AC97 compatible sound card) hu?six. 1GB Freed Hard Disk Space.7. CD-ROM Drive (For software installation)8. Microsoft Windows 2000/XP9. Satellite Dish and LNB.Here is a list of what's in the box;1. DVB-S 100 PCI Card2. Remote control and remote sensor.3. DVB-S PLUS USER Manual4. Installation Manual.5. Installation CD.Anyway, I haven't gotten to run mine yet, so I gave it the big FIVE anyway. If I ever manage to get this thing up and running I'll do a review on its operation and give a more accurate rating. Before I sign out, you might as well add antenna coaxil cable to the list.bye.
Received this as a gift.DOESN'T WORK AT ALL WITH MY MAC OS X 10.3It knows it's there but is unwritable and won't mount. If I unplug it and turn it on, it turns off after a few seconds and it's fully charged.Do yourself a favor, buy an iPod!
I bought the Pyle 15inch subwoofer off of Amazon.com. It was here by the day they said it would be. The package was basic and nothing looked bad. Opened it up and tested it free air, and it worked. The next part was trying to find a box. The only problem I have with this speaker is you must make a box for it. Pre fan box's are not made for this model. I ended up making a temporary box. It sounds good with a small amount of air space though the bigger air space for this speak is highly recommended for deeper clearer sounding notes. It over all is a pretty hefty little speaker, that can handle at least 750rms. I say this because I am still breaking in the sub and have not gotten to hear its grand proformance.
After the many favorable reviews, I decided to buy this printer. The first one began eating paper (photo and bond) after the third sheet. This was a mechanical problem with the outfeed rollers but the real disappontment was the washed out nature of the photos. Pictures were clearly underexposed when compared to the originals and details were not as crisp. I returned the printer and got a replacement. Paper feed was fine on this replacement but the photo quality was identical-underexposed and lack of detail. I ran all of the diagnostics for alignment and color with no improvements. This printer has not lived up to its hype and I wonder about the veracity of these other reviews.
Note: This is a review of the Targus PA225U Retractable Phone & Ethernet Cord (Plastic Casing). It's the rectangular model, not the oval shaped one.I'm on the road 50-75% of the time for work and have used this on almost every trip. I initially bought it because I forgot my regular network cord while traveling and needed to buy something quickly. I like to be able to move around in the hotel room and use this cord along with a cheap little plastic cable joiner to connect it to the hotel internet connection so I can sit on the couch or bed while connected to the internet. I've experimented with a travel wireless router but keep coming back to the wired connection when the wireless connection has problems. I've used it for over a year and have never had any problems with the retraction.
The dual port HDMI wall plate was delivered as advertised. It was easy to install and works well. The value was excellent.
The shipping was quick, it arrived much sooner than I expected. The product was well packaged, and the handles are wonderful for moving it, or resting your feet on! Came with a poker and spark guard, I love it!
these were an excellent buy. sound was sharp and plenty loud enough. has its own volume control. you can use batteries or electricity(cord not included)and looks nice. the round part in the middle of the speaker is fragile as with any speaker so be careful not to poke at it. i have small grandchildren so they are explorers. the price i paid was only 3.00 + shipping and handling. and that still beats most costs of any product. i researched reviews first before buying and there shouldnt be any negative reviews about these speakers. there will be rejects with any products because machines do make errors as well as humans(eg, in packaging a product). delivery was on time. i would buy these again and from the same seller too. id like to get a few more really. you wont be sorry!!
im in love with this mic and i really don't understand how the price is sooo low but if you need or want serious studio quality sound then dont waist your time or money just get this mic i promise you'll say wow after you here yourself on this mic.i set it up with a m-audio phantom power interface and mogami gold mic cord.you might want to do the same.....also i love the look of it and its pretty heavy and shipping was fast and safe.
skull candy backpack was great until the zipper on the outside broke then couldnt find anyone willing to repair it
I bought this for protection to a Canon lens. It is better to clean or replace this element than the front element of your Canon Lens. Invest in protecting your lens. ;)Great quality, fits tightly and keeps an inner tread to fasten the cap to.
Tried for three hours to set up this print server. Called tech support -- 30 minutes on hold, hung up. I have a broadband connection through a Motorola Surfboard modem to a Netgear wired/wireless router. I want to be able to print through the router with my laptop's wireless connection. With this print server, I could not even print from my desktop computer.Followed set up instructions to the letter, again and again. Not able to print through this server -- and, yes, I turned off all my firewalls and other security.Will return this server
this is a piece of crap. the title says it all. dont buy this. i bought it and i havent been able to listen to music for a month because i had to replace 2 now. when i dont listen to music it makes me upset, so DONT EVEN WASTE YOUR TIME
I love this camera bag!!!! I mostly just take my camera to family gatherings and to cemeteries for photographing headstones (I am a F-A-G volunteer), but occasionally I go on nature walks and just out-and-about taking photos. This well-designed bag fits my every need. And it is small, very compact, extremely well made, and great looking. It feels extra secure because in addition to the shoulder strap I can strap the bag around my waist with the extra strap that when not in use can be hidden securely within a flat flap attached to the bag of the camera bag and fastened with snaps. Check out my photos to see how this waist strap works/looks. There are also ridged rubber runners on the bottom of the bag from prevent wear and to protect the bottom of the bag.This unassuming looking bag will actually hold all I need for any of my outings. The following list of equipment fits fine in the bag.In main body (very well separated with, and safely stored between, velco attachable, movable well-padded dividers):Cannon Rebel EOS 500d 10.1 MP camera; with strap + Cannon 18-55mm lens (including lens cap and ultraviolet filter) + PUFFER flash diffuser, all attached to body.Cannon 55-250 telephoto zoom lens with lens cap, ultraviolet filter, and lens end cap attached.Cannon fixed 50 mm lens with lens cap, ultraviolet filter, and lens end cap attached.Wall-Plug Cannon Battery Charger.Wall-Plug Sony Battery Charger.A small change-purse can also be tucked in for ladies who don't carry wallets in their pants pockets and don't want to tote a purese.In Top pocket:Camera instruction book (the inside zip mesh pocket will not zip, but book fits well within top of bag and is quite secure and accessible).In Front pocket:Sony CyberShot 7.2 pixel Digital Camera.Extra battery for Cannon Camaera.Extra battery for Sony Camera.Extra Data Cards.58mm Heavy Duty Rubber Lens Hood.52mm Heavy Duty Rubber Lens Hood.Pen.Small note pad.While strong and well made with metal clasps for the shoulder strap and to safely fasten the top of the bag closed (top also closes with a zipper closure designed to allow extra room in the top of the camera bag), the bag itself is extremely lightweight. In fact, the bag with strap attached and all the above listed equipment weights only 5 pounds and 13 ounces. That is only a little more than the every-day purse I carry most all the time.Of course, I don't need to carry all this camera equipment for every excursion. Granted it isn't easy to get everything out of the bag quickly when it has all the above listed items packed inside. However, once I am where I am headed I usually put my camera around my neck; that opens up a lot of space to be able to get to other items, get them out for switching lens and put them back in place in the bag much quicker with the camera body not in the bag.If there are any cons worth mentioning about the Cannon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG, there are only two minor ones that come to mind:1) The clasp on the strap that hold camera bag around your waist works like most clasps on fanny packs but with a stronger, heavier clasp than the fanny packs. In fact, this can make the clasp a little bit difficult to open. This of course makes it safer for your equipment. However, I have just a touch of arthritis in my fingers and for me it is a bit difficult to open. I have to concentrate and grasp it exactly in the correct spot on the clasp. But - it just takes a second longer.2) I am too dense to understand the point of the 'curved' shoulder strap. The strap itself is well padded for comfort. But the reasoning for the curvature escapes me. I have to assume that it has something to do with comfort. However, you really couldn't get enough weight in this bag, due to its compact size, for it to be too uncomfortable on your shoulder even if it had just a straight style strap. To me this curved designed lessens how secure the strap feels on my shoulder. I don't think I have seen this mentioned in any other review, so I am guessing it must just be me on this one.I checked this bag out at some local stores, at nearly twice the price I may add ($44.97 and $49.95 at discount stores).I wanted to get a visual feel for whether I could fit at least my camera body with attached lens, puffer, and strap and my telephoto lens both in the bag. Actually, I didn't feel after looking at the bag in person that I could get even those minimum pieces of equipment to fit. I am, obviously, not a very good judge of logistics. So I drew a diagram to scale and measured my pieces of equipment. The measurements didn't lie. When I received that bag and got everything inside, I found the bag had originally fooled me with its compact size. But I wasn't ever fooled about the price, which is why I bought it at Amazon's great and economical price and added a toy for my kitties in order to get free shipping to boot. Shipping was surprisingly fast. What an extraordinary deal!!! Now I can quit toting my camera in a hot pink six-pack cooler.Believe the reviews when they tell you - you'll be pleasantly surprised if you have 2-3 lens and a body plus extras gadgets.
I went on vacation and left the supplied docking cable at home so needed a backup to keep my player charged and to transfer more music & videos.Firstly, Amazon delivered it very speedily, and secondly it is much tidier than the dock that comes with the player. The player fits snugly into it so there are no issues of the player becoming partially disconnected as can happen with the supplied dock.Not a vital piece if kit, but it is an improvement on the supplied dock.
I got this little guy because I recently moved to Seattle and found that Mapquest and Google maps were getting me lost more often than my work was willing to tolerate. So far, it's been a pretty good machine. It hasn't gotten me to the wrong place yet, but it has occasionally tried to send me the wrong way down a one way street. If I keep on going in a different direction, it usually adjusts for me, and only once has it been stubborn enough to keep trying to get me to go somewhere I couldn't go. All in all I'd recommend it. As far as the MSN stuff goes, I haven't had much success with that, so I don't know if I'd recommend that. It keeps telling me that it could take several minutes--the problem is several minutes can end up being hours.
All Olympus Stylus Zoom cameras are being replaced with the Deluxe model. It comes with some neat features, like view finder confirmation (the viewfinder darkens at the moment the picture is taken to confirm.) They also all come with panoramic mode now. They have just been released in higher-end camera stores, and will probably be available here soon.
Be sure that your motherboard has an original PCI connection. Most should be mine was occupied my my ethernet card. I had to return and get one with a PCI-E hookup.
great product but they keep changing the design to sell more headphones. I want in ear lanyard headphones that are not honkin big but they are not available for the 2nd gen!
This is my second set of Audio Technica headphone. The ATH-EM7 has the sound familiar to Audio Technica fans; excellent clarity over all frequency ranges, but lacking on bass. This is surprising given the 28mm drivers. The headphones are smaller than expected, and very, very lightweight -I have ear buds that feel heavier. The clips are very comfortable for extended listening, but because of that, I don't think they would be good for working out, as the clips don't hold quite tight enough for strenuous activities. I think these headphones are optimal for classical listening, but are still well suited for everything shy of heavy metal or bass booming hip hop.
I would rate zero stars but the minimum is one. Ours popped 3 months outside the one year warranty. LG(maker of zenith's) has such poor customer service. They said they had to have someone review issue and call me back. No call for 2 wks.I called again and again. No one ever did call me, but on my 3rd callback they said it was out of warranty and we should've bought the extended warranty at the time of purchase. $2800.00 for 15 months of TV use is not something Zenith/LG care about. When I mentioned this was a known problem since it's posted on the internet, they denied knowing of issue. I wish someone would get a class action suit against LG.
This is my first tablet and after reading a lot online about what to get, I chose this 9x12 because of it's good size and affordability. I'm a designer who works about 60-70 hours a week and starting having numbness in my hand from all the mousing. After a couple of weeks of getting used to the tablet, the numbness is gone and I feel like I'm working much faster now. Highly recommended.
I got this for my husband as a gift about 2 years ago, and it's still going strong.The stackable part is kind of fun, but we are afraid that our records might be damaged being stacked like that, so we don't use it.The record player also replays your record so there's no silence.CD player works great, radio works. Looks very authentic, even though it's definitely not an antique. Overall, pleasantly surprised.
I bought this clock a couple years ago, and I still think "What a great product" every time I set it. Before I found this product, I wished I could find a CD alarm clock that was readable from across the room in the daytime, and very easy to set at night when I'm tired, and this one is exactly that. The buttons are very large and easy to press, which make it fun to use. The buttons are also in a variety of shapes, so it's easy to set in low light without having to look at it once you know where everything is. You can choose a CD track to wake you, or use one of the built in alarms or the radio. It's also built very solid and nothing on it looks or feels cheesy. It's seldom that a product is absolutely perfect, but I continue to feel that way about this clock. Highly recommended!
We are very pleased with this compact stereo system. It is very easy to set up and has a very clean, crisp sound. Some of the pluses are:- ...you get an extra 20 watts per channel [more than Awia's NSX-AJ300], which come in handy because the overall 160W output of this system (160 W)is just right for us but not overpowering. We wouldn't want it to be any less.- The power saving mode which shuts the unit off after 10 minutes of inactivity comes in handy, especially if you have kids.- The size of the unit makes it very easy to fit it wherever you want it to. We were pleasantly surprised that a system with so many features could be so compact.- The ability to play CD-R/RW, CD's made on a PC or CD burner.- The ability to dub one tape onto another.The only main downsides had to do with more optional features we would like, not the basic sound quality or functioning of the equipment. These are:- No ability to program your own order of CD tracks on playback. This is more dissapointing because they use the same manual for this system and the AJ503, so the manual makes it seem as if this unit has programmable tracks, but it doesn't.- No random playback of the CD tracks. Once again, reading the manual, it gives the impression that this unit has random playback. It doesn't.Other than those two points, the only systems that seemed in the ballpark with this one were some Phillips and JVC models that were higher priced. For the money, this is a good mid-level compact system with a lot of features and great clean sound quality.
No battery backup.Difficult to set time.Great name, too back it's on a worthless product.Sony has made some good things in the past however, this is not one of them.
The best thing is the front is scratch proof.. but the back remains the same. The interface has changed which includes a cover flow, which I don't find too useful in ipod classic ( ipod touch it is great). The click wheel has become a bit smaller (i feel). The ipod is definitely thinner. But I do hope apple can look and provide a radio with an ipod.
This filter is fine for normal shooting, but if you do low-light work, beware; you will see bad internal reflections on night shots, and will need to remove the filter.
I like this product because it is built well and has holes on the metal mount to keep it cool. Overall it was worth the 30 bucks I spent on it. The only thing that I noticed at first that I don't like is that it can't go flat. It is always tilted a little, but that is okay because I think it is better for the wrists anyways. I think this product is a five star.
I've had these for 1.5 years, and don't have any complaints. They sound just as good as anything else I've had at this price point, they've been sturdy enough to hold up to almost daily use, and they're comfortable enough for me to wear them for hours at a time (say on an airplane). They have that strange design so that they are made for the wire to go behind your head. It's a bit hard to describe if you haven't seen it. On normal earbuds, the main chord comes from your MP3 player, then splits into a "V" with the two earbuds at the ends of the "V." This is more like, the main chord connects to the right earbud, then the left ear bud connects to the right one, so that the whole arrangement kind of looks like an upside down "L." Anyway, I'm making it sound worse than it is. It's actually quite a comfortable arrangement once you get over the initial strangeness of it. I would purchase these again...they were a good buy.
I bought this printer at Walmart in 1999 and, ten years later, am still using it to print documents. I don't think I paid any more than $39.99, and the ink is easily refillable, so I have to say it has been a tremendous value.
Please... find another photo printer.We purchased three units, based on the great reccomondation from Best Buy. Right now, one is making us manually feed the paper (it no longer auto-feeds), another had the same problem, but is now no longer functioning correctly, and the third is only starting to act up. We had taken one back when the auto-feed stopped working and had BestBuy replace it, but then the new one immedietley didn't auto-feed right out of the box! A friend of mine who purchased this based on my high reccomndation (after the first week of use) is now also having an auto-feed problem (he's saying that he has to manually feed each page, but he's ok with it). So with a review of four products (five if you count the one we replaced at Best Buy), this is a poor choice for a photo printer. :(Buyer Beware.
These Logitech X1 speakers are fantastic. I knew they were compact, but it wasn't til I got them out the box and set them up that I realized how tiny they really are. They're perfect for smaller spaces, or as I use them, very discreet when placed under a coffee table. I'm not the world's biggest audiophile, but the sound fidelity from these is excellent, despite their size. They might not be loud enough for some people, but I find they put out a decent amount of sound for their size, with fine levels of bass, treble, middle, and a certain clarity and lack of 'muddiness' that I didn't expect from such a compact speaker set.
The price on this is excellent compared to the discount retail stores in my area. It works great, connected my printer, and I'm having no problems. Same product I paid a lot more at the big discount store. Excellent value and good performance. I highly recommend.
This card kicks but with SolidWorks but the DirectX support is not complete even though it's suposed to be. I tried several drivers with no sucess. ATI's tech support doesn't have much to offer on the issue either.
Got this cable to connect my well kept up vcr to my new 3-d plasma. good picture and sound. gh
I had fits with getting windows to ID this device at first (64-bit 7 home premium). I reset the jumper on the dvd-rw drive several times and then just removed the tab completely. It works now. Make sure your drive is set to CS or cable select.Vantec NexStar DX NST-530U2 5.25-Inch IDE to USB 2.0 Optical Drive External Enclosure (Black)
I hate this film. Yes, the grain is fine, but Kodak Tri-X grain just looks better to my eyes. Either film is fine for 8x10&quot; prints, but the grain gets a little large if you blow it up more than that. T-Max is definately easier to find at places like Wal-Mart, but do yourself a favor and find some Tri-X.
This product works as described. Its not expensive so doesn't have all the Bells and whistles...but it does what the description says it should.
I've used PW for well over 7 years and they're the most reliable trigger in the market.
I bought a router extender recently and it did not come with a patch cable to attach to my existing router. So on Amazon I went, scored this for much less than I would have paid at a local shop and got it in two business days with Amazon prime. Its a basic cable, it works perfectly.
I bought this unit to archive old S-VHS tapes, VHS tapes and laserdiscs to DVD, and this it does admirably. I also bought it to time-shift weekly TV shows to HDD and at this, it is better than any S-VHS VCR I have owned (and I have owned a lot of high-end units). As others have mentioned, it cannot dub FROM its own DVD drive to the HDD, but how relevant is this since this is probably a second player/recorder for most purchasers? You will not be able to copy macrovision-protected DVDs or tapes either (without the appropriate third party copy enhancer box). But respecting macrovision copyguard is pretty much the rule on all consumer electronics in the US so this should not be &quot;news&quot; to anyone.Yes, if you want to archive VHS tapes or DV tapes to DVD, you WILL need a device to play back the tapes (duh). I'm not exactly sure what the earlier reviewer was complaining about, with the &quot;lack of firewire input&quot; - the DMR-E100HS most certainly *does* have a firewire input, as well as 3 analog inputs (S-video and composite video on each). So if you have a digital camcorder, you will be able to plug your camcorder into the E100's firewire input and make a digital copy. Very few DVD/HDD recorders actually have firewire inputs (the new Panny E85, for example, does not have it, nor does the Pioneer DVR810), so if you are going to use your DVD recorder to convert DV camcorder tapes to DVD, then the E100 is an excellent choice.Also, the SD card port is actually really cool - you can dub any material from DVD-RAM or from the hard drive directly onto a tiny Secure Digital (SD) card in MPEG (MPEG4) encoding so you can then import it directly into a PC from the card. The unit can also read images from SD cards, as well as PCMCIA cards, which is interesting, but less useful to me.My only gripes (and they are minor) are that there is limited control over the DVD menu when finalizing a DVD-R (you get a user-selectable thumbnail for each video segment, which is nice, but you can't select a custom background for the menu - just one of a list of 8 stock backgrounds; and the text labeling is a bit awkward. Also, I have had some compatibility problems with off-brand DVD-R discs, though Panasonic, TDK, and even cheapo &quot;Liquid Video&quot; blank DVD-Rs have worked fine. Plus both Panasonic and the cheaper Optodisc DVD-RAMs work great in this unit.I love that you can use a double-sided DVD-RAM in a cartridge to fit twice as much material on the disc than you ever could on traditional DVD-R (yes, you DO have to switch sides if you use double-sided media). I send my sister in Germany copies of several US shows and this unit allows me to put 10 episodes of a one hour show on a single double-sided DVD-RAM disc at actually very acceptable quality (one hour shows end up about 43 minutes long after editing our commercials).Speaking of editing... editing out commercials, or editing home made video segments is a breeze on this unit. Mark the start point, mark the end point, click twice and you're done.As a demanding videophile with an extremely high resolution monitor (Loewe 38&quot; HDTV-cable widescreen monitor) and a penchant for recording a lot of TV, I have to say I've been quite happy owning this unit for the past 8 months. Picture quality in XP and SP modes are better than S-VHS without the annoying tape glitches that can happen. And the unit has a &quot;flexible recording&quot; mode that can squeeze the absolute highest quality out of the available space on a blank DVD. It's not perfect, but it's among the cream of the crop of DVD/HDD recorders on the market today. If you buy one... you won't be disappointed.
This is the best rangefinder for the money. I have tested them all and you can't find one better for the price anywhere else...
I bought this refurbed at Amazon to record class lectures. It cost me only one third of the price of a new one. It worked great. Picked up voice clearly, far and near. Output is in WAV format, which was converted with a free WAV to MP3 coverting software downloaded from Internet, then loaded to a MP3 player. Whole process was easy and straight forward.
This subwoofer was very easy into integrate into my audio system. The tonal quality of the bass is completely adjustable and the front firing speaker gives you many options for placement in the room. I thought my system was very fine, but the addition of this subwoofer has made an unbelievable difference. The improvement in overall audio quality is amazing.
I bought this camera two weeks prior to flying to Alaska via the AL-Can Highway. Shot one roll of film to get the feel for it and was perfectly satisfied with the results. The camera is durable, easy to use, and I recommend it to anyone. The zoom is especially nice.
The only light you will need for reading at night. Great, vivid, natural lighting. Will not strain your eyes. Highly recommended! It's bright and powerfull too! I love it and you will to.
about two weeks after the warranty ended. I haven't figured out yet what I'm going to do with it :(. It got really hot often, the CD-RW would often give me errors when trying to burn CD's, but I haven't seen this coming :(. Maybe Compaqs are cheap for a reason.
This C66 replaced a C62. C66 is extremely quiet. I chose to purchase from epson.com (clearance center). No tax/shipping for this refurbished unit. Coupled with Carrot Ink cartridges, it's a great value. Great service from epson.com and they're shipped from Indianapolis, IN for fast service.
Have never had a problem with Transcend storage cards, so when I saw this deal on a 8gb SD card I could not resist. No problems reading or writing in everything from my digital camera to my Macbook Pro. Would defiantly buy again when I need another card.
Item received was NOT as described. Item Model number denotes RETAIL product... I received OEM ink packs, as if removed from a printer package. The note attached to the item is nothing short of deceit, stating that "industry partner agreement to reduce packaging, etc" - I work in the industry and know OEM from Retail... Granted they are the same ink carts, but not warrantied by epson, as they are OEM, with no lot-number attached. This is not what I paid for nor what I ordered. Will NOT order from 4inkjets again.
I'm a scambaiter look that up on google or youtube if you don't know what it is. I mess with the 419 and Jamaican scammers and needed a voice changer for the phone calls with them. This program works great integrates with Skype flawlessly. The preset voices are believable and have fooled even my closest friends and family. It is very easy to understand and operate the program and with all of the free downloads you have many voices to choose from. Wish it was a bit cheaper but when compared to others that cost $99 and sound like crap, this program can't be beat.
I recently purchased the 70-200 mm Mark II and it doesn't give me the clarity that the 400 mm does I am thinking it needs to be calibrated which for a brand new lens irritates me to no end.. I realize that it has not stabilization but the sweet spot is incredibly large and it takes a tack sharp pic. Not as fast as the 70-200 but the photos are clean. For the money I am in love with this lens. And it weighs less that is great when you are in the field waiting and holding a large heavy lend for hours.
I am on my second pair. The first time one of the ear buds stopped working and the next second the second one went out. I received a free pair as part of their warranty, but that one is cracking where it plugs into my ipod as well. I am anticipating that I have about a few days before this one goes too. The sound quality is great for the price, but I went through them every 3-5 months. I would like to try the pricier earbuds from vmoda, but I am not confident on the quality of them either. These earbuds are not worth the price of writing several emails to vmoda, going to post office to send damaged earbuds, going a week+ without headphones and have them break again in 3 months. Try something else.
This item works great and keeps dust and debris out of the contacts as intended. The only drawback is that it does not fit tightly and works loose while trailering the boat. The solution is to remember to remove it before hauling the boat. It's a great necessity and I highly recommend it.
I loved this Item. I had over 150 DVD's stacked all over the place. I began using this product and it helps save space. Good solid construction at a decent price.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Smart Modular 128MB COMPACT FLASH CARD, like most 128MB cards, will store on average 142 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 106 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 64 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 51 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 40 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
I use it for battery rechargers for my cameras which are designed to handle the two voltages and cycles. This works fine. Includes a handy case to keep all the components together.
Fits the lens and why wouldn't it. It's a Canon product. Too bad Canon doesn't include the hood when you buy the lens????????
This tripod meets the need of common use. It stands fairly firm, not shaky but not too strong either. Height range is good, and so are the many control knobs. It is compact and light for carry. The biggest disadvantage is lack of a bag. I can't think of a reason why SONY is so stupid.
I am using the batteries in my Olympus SP-565 camera.I have been happy with the charger and the batteries.
After careful review and hands-on comparisons of Canon's XHA1, the Sony V1U, Panasonic's vastly overrated HVX200, and JVC's HD110, I opted for Canon's XHA1.Surprisingly, the V1U was quite "noisy" in all settings, appearing no better in quality than my obsolete TRV900. Apparently, 24P on the V1 is at this moment un-editable in most NLE's except Sony's mediocre "Vegas" software. And until a 16GB or 32GB P2 card is introduced at a drastically reduced price (unlikely) the HVX vs film camera comparisons seem justified only in that the cost of each precious minute is as astronomical as the cost of celluloid. JVC lacks an auto focus feature, which is fine as long as you've got a camera crew in tow complete with a professional focus puller.Bottom line, Canon's optics are second to none. The XHA1 is the low price answer to Canon's flagship XLH1, and from the same camp, the far superior camera in this bunch.A standing ovation to Amazon for overnight delivery of the XHA1, which arrived in pristine condition on time as promised.
I commute 130 miles a day and this DVD player is a lifesaver. I can listen to MP3's, CD's or watch DVD movies. Once I arrive home I can also hook it up to my television and watch DVD's.The only drawbacks I have found are the internal speaker is a little tinny and the picture contrast is too light for my taste. But, the sound can be fixed by a decent pair headphones and for the price I can put up with the picture quality.
The images are sharp, crisp and of great quality. A pity that, like a number of other Samsung moniters, brown lines started to appear on the moniter over time. No amount of testing, software or hardware, could fix it. Finally, I discovered that it was a manufacturing defect. Presently, I'm deciding whether to exchange it or just get an LCD.
I won't provide the details since there are numerous entries already describing the same problems I have encountered. I will just put my rating and add one more to the list that says this product isn't worth the cost. It has given me more hassle and is slower than all the Linksys, and Dlink wireless/routers/switches I have used before.
I purchased these for my photography business. Wanted to use them to give a photo discs, but when they arrived about half of the cases had torn sleeves... I don't provide crappy service to my clients, so I won't be using half of these crappy cases. If you are looking at purchasing these cases, expect some damaged goods. You're really buying only 50 cases and throwing away the rest....
I have 2 portable minidisc players, and this worked very nicely to convert CD-R disks to minidiscs.The remote has a fairly large size keypad, which makes quick work out of titling new minidiscs, vs using a small palmsize recorder.
My old Techwood (never heard of this brand but my wife got it from Rent A Center before we were together) went out and I tried to repair the busted cap on it with no luck. I put this Bash 300W in my Amazon wishlist at $168 and when my Birthday came around and it was time to get it I got it at $114. Nice! Well I was pretty excited when it came in. I had to modify my box to fit this amp because it was to big width wise but it was easily done. This Amp sounds better than the one I had. The Bass is a deep sound clear sound. I was watching WWE (yup) and Mark Henry's music came on and the Bass to it felt like I was in the arena. LOL! I don't remember heard the slams in the match like this outside of going to an actual event. I guess all I can say is that it sounds great! Get it!
This is a solid built comfortable keyboard. I make fewer mistakes typing with this one compared to my old one. I wish there was a sleep button like my old keyboard had.
volumes could be written about how overhyped and overpriced bose products are , but the 2 items i have purchased, the ipod in ear head phones, and this dock system have been far better than i hoped, the sound field is large and spacious, and the bass is deep and authentic, in particular acoustic jazz really sparkles on this device. and it can handle the new metallica album "death magnetic as well, but man is that album recorded too loud or what. with no equalization to be found on the device or on my ipod, it never seems to need it, everything is perfect, on some music that had a poorly miked bass such as wayne shorter's "speak no evil" album i just set the ipod to extra bass and it does provide just enough low end to satisfy. granted this will not replace your mega bucks surround system, but for the bedroom , the bathroom and an apartment where you cant raise the roof anyway this is worth the money. ive been listening to this 2 or 3 hours a day for 2 weeks and i have said to myself, "i think i like the sound on this better than my 2000 dollar system " it really is amazing how such full sound comes out of such a small set of speakers. the remote is handy, but your not going to be scrolling on it, only play, pause and next track, but if you've set up lenghthy playlist your set for hours any way , one thing i did was set it a the other end o a room at least 20 feet away at about ear level and turn out the lights, you will be amazed how the sound fills up the room. i wish i could have paid 75 dollars less for it, but i am very pleased with the purchase, also those earbuds are by far the best 100 dollar ipod headphones i have ever heard,[more than enough bass] im sure sennheiser probably makes better, but probably 200 dollars more.
I'm using this flash with my Canon Dig Rebel and Canon 30D, and I've found it to be a little unpredictable. There have been times where it simply will not fire with the E-TTL, but yet the "test" button makes it fire. Sometimes it automatically picks up the lens range, (e.g. 50mm), but sometimes it ignores it. I keep telling myself I need to read the manual again, but I'm not sure it is my error. When it works, it works great. But communication with my Canons has been hit and miss so far.
I use this stylus for my kindle fire every day, and I love it! It is way more precise than my finger, and i dont have to worry about smudges.
The cartridge was not the best...it was only 75% full when I rec'ed it and I had to do maintenance a few times before getting good pictures ...I'm not happy with it; and I purchased two!!!If I knew I was getting that quality I would have purchased refurbished cartridges...
When I got these speakers, I was under the impression that, with theses speakers, I would finally get the 5.1 sound my sound card could produce. Unfortunately, it turns out that there are only a coulple of soundcards out there that can output dolby digital, and mine wasn't one of them. So it comes down to this: While these speakers sound great, they will NOT work with almost any soundcard (even if they have toslink outputs, most soundcards only output 2 channels through toslink). If you are looking for computer speakers, these are a really bad choice. On the other hand, it will probably be great with game consoles.While connectivity is a serious problem, sound is pretty good. The sub is a little weak, and total power is not all that high. Also, there is a steady hiss (this might have been because of a bad connection or a problem with my setup... i don't know) which is irritating when there is no sound. Sound reproduction is very good though.Overall, if you own a game console, want to spend the money, and don't mind the lack of power, then this may be what you want. Otherwise, try something else, especially if you want computer speakers.
The Sennheiser HD-555 arrived within 7 work days in the retail box. Saved 70$ buying from here would buy from here again highly reccomended.Joe.
We bought these binoculars as a gift for friends. Before giving them, I tried them out. They have wonderful optics and nice armor. Our standards of comparison were my wife's Waterproof Elites and my Leicas, both of which were almost the best binoculars available a few years ago. Ours are roof prisms, so are more compact and lighter than these porros. Otherwise, the only advantages ours have is the incredibly close focus on my wife's binoculars. Any optical superiority did not show up in our comparison, which was made on a bright day. It's really wonderful how affordable great optics have become: each of our binoculars cost nine times the price these binoculars. Of course, we do not know how well these Bushnells will hold up under use. But as far as we can see, these are a real winner. If you can afford these, don't get a cheaper pair.
This mount is simple, compact and yet versatile. We were mounting to a threaded tube mounted to the timbers above the ceiling. It was simply a matter of screwing the base of the mount onto the tube and attaching the plate to the top of the projector with the bracket attached. The power and video cables in our installation are threaded down through the tube and out back of the mount base. The projector is then slid into the slot on the base and locked into place. It is helpful to have a second pair of hands, but I was able to do it alone. The projector can be easily removed by unplugging the cables, unlocking the set screw and sliding it out of the anchor slot. Adjusting the direction of the projector to align the image on the screen is a matter of loosening the caster and camber screws enough to allow the projector to be moved or tilted in any direction (up, down, right, left). Then all of the screws are tightened, and you are good to go.A Quality mount at a bargain price!
I have one of these lifeview tuners. I bought it because I travel quite extensively and wanted to watch TV occasionally while I worked. I have never been able to tune in to any television station with it. Even in areas with excellent television broadcast power. the picture is always full of static and the device is basicly useless.
I did not get what was advertised. Yes it was cheap, but not what I ordered. When I emailed the company to complain, they sent me to a link on amazon that corrected "their" item as what they sent me. Who looks at the different company ads when buying the advertised items on amazon??? As my daughter would say, not freaking cool. I will make sure that I never buy from this company again.Canon USB Cable IFC-400PCU for Canon Cameras & Camcorders
just installed these speakers, was a little worried due to price, thought that they might be cheesy, but find them to be a excellent value, i installed them in my bedroom, running a 6.1 system in there, very happy, also recommand the powered sub by same company,
This product was much smaller than shown, but it is very functional and small, however not very robust. A few weeks later I found a better product for less money at Walmart that scans most cards.
I bought this player with high hopes as I know Emerson to be a good brand. And at over twenty bucks I did not consider it cheap. At first all was fine then after about a month I noticed a background noise everytime it played. Wa-Wa-Wa-Wa. Then the chirping noise it makes to alert you of low batteries was constant even with fresh batteries. The last straw was when I changed the batteries and low the battery door would not snap shut no matter how hard I tried. This is something I expect in a player a couple years old not 1 month. And this player did not see heavy use before all this happened. I will admit I could have simply gotten a real lemon But I will avoide this brand in the future just the same.
The size is perfect, it is 100% portable. The materials are also resistant and the way that the camera docks and undocks to the tripod could not be easier. I gave 4 stars and not five because the legs are a bit loose and spread if you have a heavy camera (I have the Rabel XSi from Cannon). You can anyway tight the screws and it becomes harder to spread them. I would still recommend this item though.
The picture showed that this is a brand new, sealed item - IT IS NOT!!!! It is NOT SEALED, so how do I know if it's used and been reformatted? Or if it's corrupt???? VERY MISLEADING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I needed a replacement for my wired mouse, I checked out the wireless from HP a Pavillion Wireless Laser mini Mouse EY018AA. I ordered it through Amazon. The mini mouse sells for $19.00. It is an excellent product especially with the receiver that tucks in place at the bottom of the mouse--very useful when you have to set it aside or take it someplace. I received my mouse 2 days after I ordered it, way earlier than I expected. The item is BRAND NEW and works very very well. The seller and the product are highly recommended.
I recieved the 30g ipod video for christmas this year, and I am quite impressed with it. I must say I'm a bit confused by some of the negative reviews on here. One person complained about the low battery life for video playback, but even on the box Apple only says it can do about 2 hours of video playback, which is accurate. Of course we all wish it could play video for longer, as it renders long movies pretty much unwatchable, but its not as if Apple had decieved us all on this point. As for the battery in general, it does seem that it goes for less than the 14 hours promised on the box but really it all depends on how much you make the screen light up. If you're someone like me who is always toggling through the songs looking for the next one to pick, the life will drain faster, but if I just made a 10 hour playlist and let the thing play without touching it I have confidence that it would run for the entire time. So basically it's up to your individual use. Even if you light up the screen constantly it goes for a good 5-8 hours.Another complaint I saw in one review was that the reviewer had difficulty putting his mp3s on the ipod and organizing them. I highly suggest you ignore complaints of this nature because they speak more towards the competency of the reviewer than the competency of the device. Everything you need for organizing your ipod is easily done through itunes. Now it can often be time-consuming to go through the library deleting doubles or editing song info, but by no means is it difficult or undoable. Everything is very user-friendly and once you get the hang of it it shouldn't be a problem.For the people who complained about their ipod being faulty or not working properly, there's really nothing I can say to defend that other than that you can return it and get a new one. Some people might end up getting shafted with a dysfunctional one, and I know that can be frustrating, but believe me, they're not all like that, and if you have the patience to return it for one that works properly you can enjoy the benefits of an ipod video.Other people complain about the earbuds. Now I don't listen to rap music so I can't really say how they are for that type of stuff, but to me they are of acceptable quality. The sounds comes through loud and clear, I guess some more options for sound equalization would be nice but I don't really think there's much to complain about in this area. They aren't the best, but they're good enough in my opinion. This point of course is debatable and you may want to get new earphones with your ipod, but I don't think that should be enough to stop you from getting one.The video quality of the screen is quite good actually, I was impressed by it. When I first heard of the ipod video I questioned whether watching video on a 2.5 inch screen could even be enjoyable, but it has good resolution and quality and I absolutely love being able to watch video on the go. 20 minute bus rides go by in the blink of an eye when you're watching your favorite episode of the Simpsons. As someone had previously stated Apple wants you to pay an extra $30 for the file converter for videos, which I agree is lame, but not really an issue given that similar software is available for free download on the internet.Probably my favorite thing about the ipod however is that it allows me to keep all my music in one place. I have about 15-20 gigs worth of music on mine that in CD form would take up a couple of those huge CD booklets, but now it's all in one small, convenient place, and I love being able to switch freely between artists without having to switch CDs or anything. I think 30 gigs is a good size, it allows me to have all my music (which is quite a lot) as well as about 100 episodes of different TV series. Also being able to purchase indivudual songs on the itunes store (and discounted full albums) is very convenient.There is one complaint that I do have, something which has been mentioned in many other reviews, and that is that the ipod does scratch VERY easily. Mine has some minor scuffing on it just from me cleaning it! No scratches, mind you- nothing that renders the screen unwatchable or anything, but if it scuffs that easily I can imagine it doesn't take much to scratch it. If you don't just buy a third-party case for it make sure you NEVER put it in your pocket or anywhere like that without the white case thats included. The case included is crappy in that you can't watch video while its in the case, but I am very glad they included at least something to stop it from getting scratched while you carry it around, and it succeeds in that regard. Another reviewer mentioned a product that eliminates scratches and scuffs from the ipod, I don't know much about it but it would probably be worth looking into. The only other negative thing I have to say about the ipod is that they should have included the outlet charger and not just the USB charger, but I guess they were trying to keep the product costs down or something.All in all I love my ipod video. If you are the type of person who loves music and movies/TV shows this product is perfect because it allows you to take those things with you wherever you go. It's extremely easy to use and does everything that it advertises. Watching video on it is better than you would think, and I can't even begin to tell you how convenient it is for me to have all my music in one place. I guess for those who already own previous incarnations of the ipod this is less of selling point as they already have all their music on that device, and for those people I guess I would only really recommend this product to those who wanted the video playing capability. But if you don't already have an Mp3 player or are intrigued by the possibility of video playback, I would highly suggest getting the ipod video. Most of the complaints in these reviews seem like they could be resolved by getting more experience with how it works and handling it with care. All things considered I think this is without a doubt the top of the line when it comes to portable media devices and I would recommend it to anyone.
There is not too much of a review I can do for it. It just works as described.
The one thing I would change is the Canon logo in the backpack-I am not sure I want to advertise the fact that I have an expensive camera in my backpack....
This camera is a great design, easy to use, and produces 5 megabyte highly detailed digital photos. I recommend a Sandisk USB compact flash Image Mate ($49.95) as a very easy way to transfer images directly to your computer. You'll need lots of compact flash memory to take the highest pixel shots,(5 megabytes each) but the results are worth the investment. The Nikon CoolPix 950 is an excellent camera, and I have been very pleased with it.
Okay.. well.. after demoing a lot of mp3 players, I bought this player. I have a Rio 500 as well. Between the two: The Nomad II MG has FAR louder sound than the rio. The docking station is just annoying compared to the simple cable of the rio (I think you can buy a cable for the Nomad though) The timescaling function is useless (Nomad II MG) Nomad II is not much smaller, but feels smaller.Software on the PC: Rio Audio Manager is lame, but not as bad as the default creative software. It is clunky to use. I will just use the winamp plugin I think.Also, the RIO does copy files slightly faster, but not much.
Case is very well made and functional. Lowepro's bag finder application in their website lists Rezo 10 as compatible with the Lumix LX3K. It's a really tight fit, zippers straining to close. Practically useless for the camera. Will replace with the Rezo 30.
I don't know why so many people are having problems with this unit-it does very well for me.The stock power supply may be at fault here. I connected this using my old Toshiba's cable modem power supply.It is rated at 12 volt DC @ 1 amp and is of the linear regulated type.The AC adapter supplied with the RCA is one rated 9 volt DC @ 500 ma and is a switching type.I believe it may be the underlying cause to all these problems because my RCA has been rock solid reliable and fast.However, I do not own this unit, it is supplied by Time Warner Cable. If anything goes wrong with it, I bring it back and get another-simple!
beautiful design, works with all devices, easy to program.. this device was my third attempt to find the right universal remote and this did the job
I bought these specifically for extended wear while working on my computers. They are very comfortable and the sound quality is excellent for under $20.I do get better quality sound from my Skull Candy ear buds but they were twice as much, don't have in-line volume control, have a shorter cord and are not the best for extended wear but are much better for travel.
My brother in law used this item so when I got this mouse on sale I was quick to jump at it. I like everything about this mouse except battery life. New battery will last about month and a half so I suggest people getting rechargeable battery unit. This is the reason I gave 4 out 5 star. But other then that I like this little gadget.
I brought this for my 12 year old grandson. He was traveling with a laptop. It work wonderful through airport. Made handling it easier
I adore this case! Not only is it pink, but it does offer a ton of protection! I've actually dropped my iPod (oops!) once, and it didn't harm it at all! It doesn't make your nano look big or bulky at all either. The glowing in the dark feature is also cool. :)My only issue is getting in and out of the case. It's a pain to put the case on, but once it's on--it's worth it! Taking it out is also a pain, but typically, you shouldn't be taking it out that often (unless you're me..lol).I would also recommend putting it how they tell you to put it (through the screen hole) because I've heard of it scratching your iPod if you put it in through the bottom slot. My iPod has no scratches on it, so I'm happy! :)
Like all of Griffin's iPod accessories, the iTrip looks like it's part of the iPod when it's attached, and it broadcasts much better than the Belkin TuneCast it replaced. The interface to change broadcast frequencies is elegant. It makes extensive use of the clickwheel, screen and buttons, however, and is a dangerous distraction if the frequency you've set has to be changed while you're driving. This would be a perfect product if it had a button that would allow you to change among three or four preset frequencies that you could set up before your trip.
As per description. Works well. Good quality cable.Nothing more to sayNothing more to sayNothing more to say
Excellent product. Despite people's recommendations I prefer this small size for photo retouching, I find with the larger tablets my arm was touching the tablet and getting in the way - this is perfect works flawlessly right out of the box with my Powerbook on two monitors, easy to configure. For anyone thinking about this or the cheaper graphire product (which I also own), the Intuos3 is so far advanced and sensitive compared to the Graphire its amazing. The graphire has about 1/2 of the pressure points this has, this is so much better its amazing. Highly recommend.
This is a great mp3 player, very easy to use and even easier to load data and or music tanks to the USB build in connection this will help because you don't have to worry about the connection cable, the headphones will help you to not to lose it, the only disadvantage is the way you have to search the music, song by song even more when you have more that 100 songs. But nonetheless is a great item. Got one for my self and one as gift.
This is a great, high quality graphics card that will make your games look like nothing you've ever seen. It gives me higher resolution, higher frame-rate, and better detail than I ever got with my GeForce II Ti.The card, itself, is beautiful. It is finely crafted, with a sturdy design--Large fan, solid base. The card actually requires its own connection to the power supply. Initially, I thought it was either that it was an inefficient power-hog, or a high-quality work of art. It was the latter!In addition to all this, I was pleasently surprised that it came with the full version of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell!If you're in the market for a kick-ass graphics card, get this one!
So I bought this item as a temporary replacement of my lost earphone.In terms of quality, I wasn't expecting much from a low price earphone like this one. But once I got the earphone plugged into my ears, I realized how good the sound quality is. it actually sounds relatively good comparing to earphones with the same price on the market. Because of how good it sounds, I postponed my search of the real replacement.HOWEVER, 2 months after I purchased it, the right side stopped working.I already noticed some of the reviews complain on its short duration before I purchased it, so I used it with extra care.But it didn't work. Like it knows it's only a temporary replacement and it decided to suicide after a short period of time.There is not much I can say here except IT WON'T LAST.My conclusion is, you can get a sound quality that is better than its price. But the payoff is its short life.2 months and it's over.
Great Price/ Exact Fit !We purchased this unit for our SU1400RM UPS The APC price was $131 more plus shipping so we figured we would give ABC a try. The battery arrived in 2 days free shipping (for Amazon prime members) and aside from the ABC label it was an exact match to the unit we replaced. The ABC unit slid right in, connected properly and so far it has preformed just as the original did. Time will tell (it's been in the unit for a month) but with the 2 year warranty I'm not worried. I recommend it highly.
I have a 2010 Unibody Macbook Pro 15 inch.This stand works perfectly with it and looks awesome.It is super sturdy and lifts the macbook pro so that you dont have to bend over to see the screen.
This nice little lens has refreshed my OLD rebel XT so I can take a try at taking some better pictures with a newer lens and man does this little lens do the trick! It is all in the lens! The clarity of low light pictures, the focus of the pictures is greatTaking photos is now my new hobby. All I do is walk around and try to get better at taking pictures with this thing. My old lenses that came with it weren't even close to the pictures this lens can take.A must have for anyone looking for a lens without zoom and never having to buy anything else (unless your a pro)
This is a beautiful keyboard/mouse set.. and thats about it.. It works well for me as a wireless set but it does not function well as a bluetooth hub. (which will be the only reason to justify the cost.) I bought it originally to use it also as a hub to sync with my bluetooth-enabled Sony Clie. It didnot work... I could not believe software giant microsoft would do that, so I blame it on Sony.. After several technical call/email to Sony, and an extra trip to Fry's to get a belkin bluetooth dongle, I discover the shocking truth -- its a &quot;Microsoft&quot; bluetooth device. In simple translation, the tranceiver ONLY works with its keyboard/mouse. I think the only way to increase the functionality is to wait for the XP SP2 (Now there is only SP1 and SP1a which will not help..)One thing I like about this product is the installation. Microsoft smooth out the installation with randomly generated passkey for you to type it in to start the trusted relationship. This makes the installation much easier.The battery life on this product seems to be ok for a bluetooth device (which consumes much more power than infrared or radio device) Fortunately, I didnot experience any lag while using the product like others point it out. Before you decide to purchase the device, please make sure microsoft release the update (at least XP SP2) before you purchase it.
I bought Defcon CL about a year ago. The lock suddenly changed the combination code that I reset once on its own.I think it is because of the failure of its mechanical design, which means that the failure will certainly happen to every user at some point. Just imagine if your precious laptop were locked out when you desperately need it in some other places. I think the company should recall this product right now.
This HDMI cable is $.06. I've seen them going for $50 in stores, and that was for the cheapest cable available. I figured, for 6 cents and $3 shipping I might as well get one and if I didn't work, oh well, I'd be out hardly anything. Not surprisingly (to anyone who has some knowledge about HDMI cables), this cable works great and has continued to work great for multiple consoles (PS3 and Xbox 360) on multiple TVs. I've had at least a dozen friends buy one based on my recommendation, and it has worked great for all of them. The quality is great, and $.06 for a year's worth of great HD signal would be well worth it for me even if this cable broke tomorrow. I really don't think you could go wrong here because the product is so inexpensive.
It has functioned very satisfactorily, several hours per day, for over a year. But now the period key, which I use frequently as a decimal point, functions intermittently. So I will be replacing the keyboard with a higher quality model. I have no regrets buying this product, however. I feel that I got my money's worth.
This is a great laser printer for the home. We could never get ourselves to buy an inkjet because they just seemed messy. This printer is perfect if you print a lot in B/W and don't want to keep buying and changing cartiridges. It took my husband and me exactly 15 mins to set up on a home wireless network and he started using it the same day. Its very compact and nice looking too!:) We haven't had any problems with paper jams yet and we've had it for about 6 months. This was a recommended buy by PC Magazine and we bought it after doing a lot of research. Till date we are pleased with it. This was the only reasonably priced home duplex laser printer in the market and duplex was one of the most important reasons we bought it.
after a long search i found out this blue tooth adaptor is the only one with this range, and its one of the few that come with the required software. after following the directions to install you must reboot and go to device manager and click on update driver, then browse the cd for the driver, this is the only way to make it work because windows wants to use its own drivers instead of the ones designed for the device., . .this solution took me 7 weeks to figure out, but now it works perfectly.
Excellent service. As presented.I ordered the wrong model number but service was good.
This was my second DVD Recorder and its leagues better than the Magnavox one I owned previously. I've had it for a month now and have had no issues at all. It records wonderfully and I've had zero issues with playback.
And i dont know what all the battery problems are. Only thing I can think of is, IF the mouse gets tipped over or left in any other position other than the proper position, the optics stay on causing bat to die. other than that my batteries last 6 months with every day use. And the durability is good in my opinion my baby girl throws the mouse across the room daily and stomps on the keyboard and drops it. also pro, mouse is not very surface picky. And all this bullcrap about laser mice is skeptical I HAVE LASER MICE AND THIS BEATER WORKS JUST AS GOOD.note: this model number is actually the 210. Strange.
Works fine. No problems. Same as the tape that came with the printer but much longer. Easy to peel. Most importantly Amazon's price is six dollars less then my local box store. Now that deserves five stars!
I ordered this transformer when we moved back to the States from a couple years in Hong Kong and Australia, so I could used some of the electronic equipment I'd purchased there. A year later, this little transformer-that-could is still plugging merrily away in support of a 5-slot 220V power strip and the several gadgets we have plugged into it. It doesn't overheat and has yet to blow its internal fuse. Highly recommended.
The two lenses are worthless. The 2x lens has a bad fish eye effect and the .5 lens had a shadow on the bottom of the picture. I would look for a kit that doesn't include the lenses because they are very poor quality. Everything elses is good.
A great deal for the money. These are heavy duty with ultra fine strands of copper. That makes for a good sound due to low resistance if you have a high power and/or long run application. One caveat: use a high quality wire stripper when stripping the plastic cable jacket. The thin wires will break easily and one can end up with a 14 gauge wire at the ends if stripping is not done meticulously. I do wish they were insulated but, at this price, they are a bargain.
Pros...- Well built and great quality...a $30 headset for less than $15.- The ear cup works very well and makes it very easy to hear while keeping out the noise.- Foam over mic works wellCons...- Needs a volume knob as it gets a bit loud...even with my phone turned down all the way. This is needed because the ear cup works so well.- I'd like it if the mic boom moved down more (to 180 degrees)
The FujiFilm FinePix 4700 zoom is my second FujiFilm digital camera. I took a close look at the new small and cute Canon Elph. But the Elph gives up some important features for the same price. Make no mistake, this is a fine camera and I am awed by the flexible features packed into such a small size. Here are some features that I have have found invaluable:PROSo The Photograph Mode Dial feature is one step up from a fully auto point and shoot camera. I am very impressed by the Portrait, Landscape and especially the Night Scene modes. They are optimized settings and take exceptional pictures under those conditions. I found it easy to twist the dial, shoot, then compare results taken in different modes. Dramatic. For me this is the single most useful feature of this camera, its implementation is easy and effective.o Generally, for film speeds of ISO 100 you have to keep the camera very still for sharp pictures. So a faster film speed as this FinePix camera has is a big advantage. This camera has a base film speed of ISO 200 and settable up to ISO 800. (Canon is ISO 100)o Get as large a LCD display as possible. This one has a 2 inch screen (vs. 1.5 for Canon). If you use the LCD for framing a shot or to review a shot taken, a nice large screen is worth the extra size in a the camera.o Stay away from unique batteries. More than once I have wanted to take that &quot;must have picture&quot; only to have forgotten my spare batteries in the car, or to find that they were dead. AA size batteries can be found anywhere, even if you have to take a flashlight appart to get that important shot. These NiH batteries are 1/10 the cost of Canon's Li batteries.I have owned the FinePix 4700 for one month now. The FinePix is much more efficient in battery use compared to the older FujiFilm DX-10. FinPix uses 2 batteries vs. the 4 in the DX-10, and lasts just as long. This makes it possible for the camera to be lighter by 2 batteries.o The 3X zoom is very nice. Canon has only 2x (although in Japan I have now seen an Elph with 3x zoom).oSmartMedia seems to be more available and prices are coming down. If you haven't already discovered, SmartMedia with a PCMCIA adapter is the perfect replacement for floppy discs, especially if you own a notebook computer.CONS oThe viewfinder is small, especially if you wear glasses. Using the veiwfinder does save on battery power, so hopefully FujiFilm will address this in the next model. Then I will give it 5 stars.o After one month of heavy use, the Auto Focus does not work and the camera is broken. I have been unable to get through the busy phone lines at Fuji Film in Edison NJ. At the moment I have given up trying to get through. Fortuantely, I live in Japan where service is still first class and the local Fuji dealer accepted my camera for warranty repair. It will take a month ;-( Take notice Fuji Photo Film America! Answer your phone lines and voice messages!
I needed this cable so I could hook up my pc to my tv for Amazon Prime videos or Netflix. A couple of tweeks to the settings in my pc and it was good to go. And if your pc has the SPDIF out just plug your optical cable from the out to your stereo reciever or your tv if it has the optical input so you can get the sort of digital sound. It's not 5.1 or 7.1 but it still sounds good. But overall the cable works great.. I would recommend this cable to anyone looking to hook up the pc to the tv..
I bought this remote from Amazon! Great value! I haven't turned on the RF capability yet. IR works very well on most devices (My Epson Projector, Pioneer Receiver, Panasonic Blue Ray player). I am having significant trouble with the Comcast set top box connected to their anyroom DVR. None of the codes given in the book work. Apparently the cable box requires a 5 digit code and the remote only provides 3 digits. Has anyone else run into this problem before? Would appreciate some feedback!
This is a poorly engineered product. The first sign of trouble was when I read the recommendation in the user's guide to remove the batteries when the unit is not in use. If you do not remove the batteries, they will discharge in 2 or 3 days. A 50 cent on/off switch would have largely fixed this problem.The next problem is with the software. It does not work with XP. Meade provides a ridiculous Help Sheet for XP users on their web site, but it only provides jerry rigged half solutions. For all practical purposes the software does not work on Windows XP. I do not know how it performs on other versions of windows.Then there is the digital camera. With a 50 ft MINIMUM focus and the low resolution VGA camera, do not expect to take the glorious closeups shown in meade's advertisements. The auto shutoff is also a problem. Unit will turn off between shots making spontaneous photography impossible.This camera/binoculars may have some novelty value, but at 50 to 60 dollars it is not a good value. Meade should be ashamed.
I, and two clients whom I have directed to this remote, all had unit failures very soon after the warranty expired. Logitech would not not help, even after acknowledging that at least one unit was defective. They lack integrity, and clearly this product is not built to last. Save yourself the money and the headache and go elsewhere.
I received a replacement laptop cooler very quickly after contacting eforcity about the original shipment that was defective. Eforcity was very helpful and provided a new unit that works well. I would do business with eforcity again without any hesitation.
I use this tripod in conjunction with a Canon 5D2 full-frame camera. I've had a variety of lenses on it including a 70-200 F4. Works quite well at a very reasonable cost.
I had used several mice on my Dell including the one that came with the computer at purchase and had trouble with them all after a short time. Just got this optical mouse and it seems to have solved the problem. Working better than the others ever did.
I did not set out to become an authority on mice, but I have now used and reviewed several and find that I have very strong opinions about them. I type as little as possible (lack of skill), so the mouse is my number one contact point with the computer. I love cordless optical units and plan to never own another corded mouse, but I don't feel that one should have to sacrifice performance for convenience.Based on much experience, I have become a fan of Logitech products. I bought a Cordless Click! optical mouse for myself and one as a gift for a friend with complete confidence that I would be pleased. Unfortunatly, this time my confidence was misplaced. I experienced a distinct lag in the movement of the cursor with every move of the mouse, and positioning it accuratly required concentration and effort. It behaved as if there is too little RAM, but that certainly is not the case as I have a new Dell computer with a very quick processor and lots of RAM. Additionaly, my friend has experienced the same problems on his new HP computer. I adjusted all of the settings without improvement, then uninstalled and reinstalled the software, again with no benefit in performance. I previously used a Microsoft Wireless Optical Steel Blue Mouse with my system which performed flawlessly. My wife now has the MS mouse and won't surrender it, so I returned the Logitech in exchange for a MS Intellimouse Explorer. The new MS unit is performing perfectly, so I can only assume that there are "issues" with the Logitech, most likely something in the software. I wish I had uninstalled the software and tested the Logitech with the generic Windows mouse driver, but I did not. I would have accepted the Logitech had it performed well with the generic driver since I don't use any of the advanced functions.I really wanted to like the Logitech as I am very attracted to the feel of it. And I must admitt that I like to support companies that can meet and beat Microsoft in quality and performance. But this mouse just did not work for me. I will certainly try Logitech again as I have had many good experiences with their products in the past and I believe the Logitech MX700 is still the best mouse on the market (although it is sill also expensive). I hope this review helps!
Fits my sb600 Nikon speedlight well, does not fall off. Provides a great tone on skin, which is where I mostly needed this product.
I laughed, I cried, these labels became a part of me. If you buy only one pack of shipping labels this years, this is the pack to buy!!!
The Fujifilm Finepix F700 was a great buy. I worked for the past year in a busy photography studio where we shot with the Fuji S2 pro. When searching for a camera, I read many reviews, from those of professionals, to those of people just like me. I decided on the F700 because it is a great value for the money. I chose Fuji because all of the pro photographers that I have talked to recommended this brand. In film, they recommended Canon mostly... and of course the heavenly Hasselblad. So when going digital... I took their advice and went with Fuji.PROS: The F700 offers a high 6mp resolution. This was important to me because I like to edit my photos in Photoshop, and most of the time I want to crop in and not ruin the clarity of the picture. With my old 2mp camera I was not able to do this. I would prefer to have the 'Rolls Royce' of Fuji, the new Fuji S3 which is coming out, but I am currently traveling around Europe, and I am not able to carry such a heavy and expensive load with me. So the light F700 fits right in my pocket and delivers clear, crisp photos everytime. The high resolution also allows me to print my pictures at much larger sizes without becoming pixelated.CONS: I have two compaints about this camera. Unless you are a portrait photographer, you may not notice this very much, but skin tones are not exactly natural. They are a bit peachy. However, I have found that this is true with all digital cameras. They just are not able to capture that true hue like film is. My second and greatest issue with this camera is the battery. I initially loved the fact that I do not have to charge and recharge batteries. I simply place my camera into the dock to fuel up. However, now that I am traveling, it is not that simple to just leave my camera hooked up to the wall, when I want it with me to be capturing my trip. When you are sleeping on trains overnight, there is no where to plug in your dock. This is when having another set of batteries is essential. And as this camera does not accept world renowned AA batteries, I am often stuck with a great little camera with no juice to capture the French countryside.OVERALL:I am very pleased with my purchase. If I had the choice between this and similar cameras, I would definitely choose this one again. I am impressed with the many features. It would be nice if it were a bit more 'user friendly', as it is difficult at times to figure out what all the modes are. However, comparatively speaking, this camera is relatively easy to use. I keep it on Auto most of the time, and I am very pleased with the results.A fine little camera. Worth every penny!
I want to buy a WHITE CreativeLabs EP-480 headphone (the picture displayed on the web), but you sned me a Black one. I'm not satisfied.
The computer came in an as-new state. But a problem occurred with Windows XP Media Center. I re-installed XP Professional, new drivers and all other software and the system is functioning perefectly.
I purchased the strobe light at the same time I purchased the weather radio however there is no jack for plugging in the strobe light. It would have been helpful if I had been informed of this discrepency when the order was processed.
As a journalist, I need to tote around a microcassette recorder with me wherever I went. Now, with the Zen's microphone/recording feature, I'm able to use it to record my interviews, and it's easier to transcribe because of its clear, crisp recording quality.You can also play .avi files, so unlike iPod users, there's no need to convert them in order to view them.Many might find it a bit bulky compared to the new iPod, but with its added features, it's a small flaw that's easy to overlook.
This keyboard is the best one I have ever use. It's really worthy the money.
It's simple, if you want something you buy it. MS points are just another way of buying stuff for the Xbox 360. My only issue with MS points is that, I feel, it should be a penny a point. 1600 points should be $16.00. Unfortunately Microsoft didn't decide to go this way and it makes it a little difficult to figure out how much you are spending on games, DLC or other items in the Marketplace.
I got this one (880)for my brother and once we got it programmed he loves it just as I expected he would. It has eliminated like 4 remotes to just this one. I originally got and still have and still love my (659) which I have had since 2002. I would definetly recommend any these remotes. THESE ARE THE BEST!
The iPod Hi-Fi can fill my photo studio with music better than any other portable stereo I've owned. Listening to music outside on my patio without having to run inside to change volume etc is a joy, and the sound is as good as my Bose exterior speakers. The ability to mount multiple generations of iPods is a huge plus. When my color iPod was stolen, I dusted off my old 3G iPod, and it works seamlessly with the Hi-Fi. The remote changes songs and does everything I need. If you have an current generation video iPod, it can even change the EQ to what you prefer when listening to the speakers as opposed to with ear speakers. (I've tested this feature with my wife's iPod, and it is really cool.) I just wish that Apple had made a way to attach the remote to the unit for transport. I'm sure I'll end up buying one or two remotes at some point.
I bought this camera and was very happy with it. It took clear pictures and was very easy to use. Although it was small in size it got the job done. Then, after less than a month of using it, it simply stopped working. It wouldn't turn on, the LCD screen wouldn't show anything, and when it rarely did turn on, weird sounds came from it. I took good care of it, didn't drop it or anything of the like. After repeatedly calling Mustek customer service and finally getting help from them, all they said was that it had a malfunction and to ship it in, but we never got a new camera. It was horrible service, and a cheap camera.
I am upgrading my rating and review of this product. I am so impressed by Satechi's customer service that they actually emailed me and phoned me to discuss and/or correct my concerns that I initially had with this product. This may be one of the best customer service experiences I've ever encountered- with phenominal follow up.OK- enough about the service, let me tell you about the device:I did A LOT of research before buying this product. I am using it with a Nokia N95 so that I can stream mp3 music, internet radio, Winamp mobile,GPS Navigation commands and telephone calls through my car stereo. Ok all of those things are part of the phone, not the satechi, but it does speak to the versatility of having a cool accessory like this to make the phone even more fun.After comparing dozens of reviews, I picked up this one and a Venturi mini (which does essentially the same thing) because both had promising customer reviews. After using both units, I can confidently tell you that the sound quality of the Satechi unit FAR EXCEEDS the quality of the Venturi product. Think of the Satechi as "good FM quality sound" and the Venturi as "mediocre 8-track quality sound".I am not happy with the way the screen strobes between blue and green while the device is in use. The good people at Satechi contacted me and offerend me a solution for testing the new version when it comes out that hopefully resolves this annoyance. Until then I just tilt it down and cover up the screen with something.
My MacBook Pro runs too hot to put on my lap, but since I've gotten the CushTop I can hang out on the couch and use my notebook while watching TV. The cushion is a good height that doesn't place strain on my wrists. Plus, it's a nice neutral color so that I can stick it next to the couch and it looks like a part of the furniture. Highly recommended.
I've used it for about a month now with my iPod touch without problems. Very easy to use. I'm not an audiophile so I can't describe the audio quality very well, but I would say it's between radio and CD sound quality. Nothing astounding, but I was just looking for something cheap and reliable to listen to my iPod in the car after the CD player broke and I am satisfied.
Excellent product. In combination with my Bogen monopod it is is perfect. The product is well constructed, easy to use, and highly recommended.
I felt the plot as it unfolded had the potential for a really enthralling climax that didnt really happen - seemed to just fizzle out. Not sure if I missed something on the way through that coloured my conclusion - perhaps I will read again and check.
I would like to throw this LCD out.Be warned that Sceptre does NOT stand behind their LCDs and have a crummy very limited 1 year warantee.Most important about Sceptre's poor support is that their policy is that NO MATTER HOW MANY PIXELS ARE BURNT OUT OR BROKEN, THEY WILL NOT FIX IT OR CONSIDER IT A DEFECT. yOU'RE STUCK WITH IT !!If you get a perfect one, hope it stays that way, if not, you're stuck.To me, support and a companies backup of a product says everything about them.
I read that attaching this filter to the flash gives warm light, something like candle light.I was surprise to see that it is so cheap, so I bought one.It was a great surprise to me. It is a sheet of this gel. You need to cut a piece in the size of your flash and attach it to your flash. I used a standard tape to attach it. It work great and the result is amazing!I am going to buy more filters in more colors to match different atmospheres. But if you want a candle light atmosphere - this is your filter!
These little headphones are great for the price. I used to use the headphones that came with my iPod but after having to replace them 3 times (becuase the left bud would stop playing) I decided to look for a less expensive brand and these were it. The sound isn't as good as my previous earbuds in terms of base (ie. there is very little to none). So some of my songs sound a little flat. But they fit great in my ears. They tend to sit outside the ear, which works well for me (the iPod ones jamed into my ear making them painful to wear) and they are gel-like which ads to the comfort.All in all, if you're looking for a cheap but good pair of earbuds these are them.
Okay, like the other reviewer said, the cord is only 2 feet long. BUT for us, that's a plus. We use it as a laptop mouse -- where the short, two-foot cord is a plus (in cramped workspaces, on airplane seat trays, etc.). It's great for kids and people with small hands. It's a great little "travel mouse" for those of us who love to hate our laptop touchpads. The cord wraps around and snaps into place, making transport easy and tangle-free. We love the little Logitech animal mice.
We have had this camera for a couple of years. Bought for our 9 year old to use. Overpriced for what it does, especially in 2010. However, the user interface in this camera has one HUGE fatal flaw - it will silently erase all pictures stored on the memory card without telling you. If you connect the camera to a computer to download pictures with it still in camera (verses picture viewing) mode it will erase ALL photos in the camera without asking or confirming. You must turn on the camera, switch to viewing mode, then connect to the computer via USB. If you forget to switch to view mode before connecting to the computer, you will lose all your photos. And you will forget, and make this mistake. More than once. And really really regret buying a product that should never have been released. This really shows how far HP has fallen in product quality. Amazing that a company would have the nerve (or stupidity) to sell a product with such a bad user interaction flaw.
I bought this thinking it will really save my time. But, it proved not of much use to me because the microphone seems to be not that good. The person on the other side can't hear me properly, it's feeble &amp; I have to switch back to hand-full mode instead of hands-free.
This is my fourth finder and the most useful and comfortable for finding deep space objects that can't be seen until photographed. Used with a star chart and a ring overlay the size of the field of view, it is easy to aim the finder's crosshairs on the location of the DSO (after calibrating on Polaris). I found the right-angle feature a must for always allowing my neck to avoid awkward positions. Dovetail mount purchased separately.
excelente solo deberian ampliar la pantalla, agregar bluetooth y elimanar el no pode4r compartir musica entre pcs
Recently we have tried 3 different RCA products and had problems with all 3. When you call RCA Customer service, you will end up talking to someone in India or the Philippines who barely speaks English and doesn't really care about your problems.We bought one of these RCA MP3 players and contrary to what it says, they will not reliably play WMA and MP3 songs mixed together. We had been unable to get an answer from RCA as to why and whether there is a fix. We were lucky enough to be able to return the unit for a refund.
These headphones are exactly what I was looking for. They're lightweight and comfortable, sound quality is great and they have proven hardy. Then again, I'm not one of those people who notices a difference between a $100 sound system and a $25 sound system, but again, to me it sounds great.It folds up nicely, and it's pretty easy to use it with one ear folded up if you want to keep "one ear open."It comes with a larger headphone adapter which works in my Yamaha keyboard so yay for me, but I'm not really sure why such an adapter is included. It's not something I normally see with headsets.I was also surprised at how loud these headphones could work at. It literally approaches the volume of a normal speaker if you set the volume high enough on the computer, although that is not exactly something I recommend trying while wearing.
The price was reasonable, delivery efficient. the product well packed. Okay by me as a seller
First of All, I must say this doesnot play whatever u throw in. But whatever is advertised works and works really well.There are thousands of codecs and one cant expect a player to play "everything".The player is a bit slow to read the divx discs...but does the job.
I order this wonderful TV on line and was a little skeptical at first. It came in one week from all the way across country. It arrived in excellent condition and I finally hooked it up.I am amazed at the picture. I went on line 4 days after ordering it and saw that the price had dropped $101.00 so I e-mailed the customer service dept. and got an IMMEDIATE reponse, and they credited my account on the spot. Now..... that's the way it should be!
Purchased this for my 13 YO son to use to make RC videos. He duct tapes it to his trucks and sends them climbing. So far it's held up fine. Two weak areas are low light and fast motion.It takes a bit of time to refocus. Still shots are rather good. This is nowhere near the quality of my Panasonic digital, but it's great for the amount invested. User friendly.
I bought this because of the price, I thought it was a bargain, but it turn out to be a loss, it just did not work, I always received the message "disk I/O error", wich means that it had a hardware failure, so I'm going to return it and buy Lexar instead.
Very happy with my filters. The fit great, the shipment was fast and overall I'm very happy with my purchase.
Individual fit must be a large part of people's reaction to these MDR-J20's. Otherwise I don't understand the tepid reviews here.In my case, both the in-ear speaker and the ear hook work without giving the feeling of needing to adjust them. The bud-size is just right, and the ear hook actually works to counteract cord-tugging. I wear glasses, and the ear hooks fit right in there without cramping or pinching.By contrast, my most recent prior headphone purchase, (the Shure E3c-N in-ear phones for 179.00 here at Amazon) has been a total loss, because I tried to make them fit/sound good for several days, and never was successful. I might as well have used the money I spent on the Shures as packaging material or as fire-starter. They sit, unused, in their case.So, are the 17.00-ish Sony MDR-J20's ten times worse than the 179.00 Shures? Not hardly! In fact I am sure they sound lots better than the E3c-N's in my ears. The Sonys also resist being tugged out by cord tension and aren't as critical in regard to placement in order to get good sound and some semblance of bass.For reference, my home system consists of a Denon 2807 receiver running a pair of Vienna Acoustics Baby Grands, a Maestro center channel and four Waltz's for surrounds, and a REL B3 200-watt sub.(This is over eight thousand dollars worth of speakers, if you're not familiar with the line) so that's my reference for what constitutes 'very good sound'. And these little Sonys do sound good. They do not sound nearly as good as the Vienna Acoustics driven by the 770-watt Denon, but how could they be expected to, for about 17 bucks? They outshine the 10x more expensive Shures, and in my book that makes them a bargain.As to the short-cord on one side issue, wear your iPod on the left side and string the right channel cord around the back of your neck, and you're set to go.I am not using these for sports, but at work these stayed in place, no problem.I'm stocking up on a couple extra pair of these before Sony discontinues them for something that costs more and doesn't work as well. For the price these are a steal!
what can i say, its Verbatim. I have gone trough more than 20 of these DVD-/+R spindles, wont ever buy any DVD media other than Verbatim, solid quality DVDRs.
Sadly because I was only able to use this product 3 months after I bought it I wasno longer able to give it back. I was only able to get 5 minutes of use out of it before it stopped working
I have bought this mp3 player a year ago . It make me feel so good .First , it can put mp3 in with just copy and paste which is much easier than my Iphone . Actually I don't like to use my iphone for music when I want to download mp3 everyday . I can just put different mp3 in different files in my pc and have the list in the mp3 and can drag it to the playlist in the device .Second , its price is only about 99 dollar and recently have drop the price . This is definately the best mp3 you can get with this price .Third , some features that I like a lot like the FM radio that automatic get to the radio channel that I want . And it have the feature of power off after the time period u set . And it also looks pretty and easy to carry . It also can be charged from any USB devices or use the charger .Well , 2 GB is a little small anyway . But who will carry about 80 GB music all the time in a mp3 . Now the price is only 60 dollar , I would rather buy several of this and put different type of music in different devices.
I purchased this DVD player seeing that it can be played anywhere (110 V - 240 V). It is not true. It plays only at 110 V. It plays the dvds okay, but with the same price if you get a better quality product like Apex, why to buy it. I returned this player in 2 days.
It arrived very quickly and I'm very satisfied with how it works. The papers do come out a bit wrinkled from the toner or heat, but it dries out/cools quickly and becomes perfectly flat.
Have had my LCD for a month now and still can not get over how clear the picture is. My advice to anyone who is considering this TV is to GO FOR IT !
The card reader provides a functional way of integrating your information regardless of the hardware. I can take out the SD card from the Simple Tech BONZAI USB 2.0 CARD READER, and use it on my PDA, save photographs directly from my camera, listen to music or connect and backup any given file, via USB to my computer. It's Quite a useful gizmo.There are three issues I have to warn the purchaser, though.First. Quite often the USB port on the computer has no space available for the extra width the card reader requires; without an extension cord the reader may result worthless.Second. The other issue is the plastic casing. Freshly out of the box it looks like aluminum but this coating can quickly fade exposing a dull plastic underneath. Therefore, I do not to carry it around hanging from my neck. I guess as a key chain accessory, it won't last more than a few days in nice condition.Third. The USB connector comes with a cap which I have left forgotten or momentarily lost among the paper wok on my desk. The design team could think of an alternative to that glitch.I gave the article four stars not because of it looks, but by it's versatility. It is the easiest way to integrate your electronic paraphernalia and data.
The E-100 is a good product but limited by the terrible support from Casio. None of the support numbers that come with the E-100 give access to a human for ordering purposes. It is impossible to find a modem for this so that one can access the internet. It is impossible to order anything via Casio's 800 numbers, brochures or online site. I have never been so frustrated in trying to spend money to upgrade a product only to be met by resistance by a company that doesn't want my money.I will never buy another Casio product after this experience.
I take my Canon 50D and 135mm f/2.0 lens when visiting the D.C. Zoo with my son. The bag is not designed for this large DSLR camera and the thick lens. This combination still fits the bag, but that's it. There are some pockets left for little things though. Rebel or other plastic entry level EOS DSLRs will feel happier in this bag. As I also have a "family-friendly" Canon Rebel XT in addition to the "family-unfriendly" EOS 50D (please, "send" Marketing people to "jail"), and also a much cheaper lens, the bag will work for the purpose and hopefully survive till my son grows up.
very easy to set up works very good my internet is wireless so no phone wire to buy wifi works great all through out our house would buy another if needed good job CISCO
Heh everyoneThis no deal whatsoever. I can get the same amount of points for the same price by buying on the system, plus there's no waiting time for the product too ship. I really don't know why some people are whining about Microsoft getting the money and your credit card.Heh did you know you have too use some form of credit card too buy these points, what will you then if your card is stolen from here and used too buy things here anymore, sue the website ?? Did youever of someone stealing your identity, It happened too me a few times when I travel across the states, you know I should of sued the bus company LMAO Really do you think Microsoft is going too steal your credit idendity and use your card ?? Yes they do nickel & dime thier loyal customers abit but that doesn't mean their gonna steal your credit card info. Heh people how did you buy the system in the first place, gee george it was most likely a CREDIT CARD or you could have went too the store and plopped down a few Gs ( highly unlikely though with this economy in the U.S ?? And if your that worried why did you even buy a sytem in the in the 1st place ?? Every comsole, computer or anything you buy with a credit card runs the risk of your number being stolen and used.
The Pelican 1120 is a great product. The outside of the case is simple and is super sturdy. The plick n pluck foam really helps keep the item or items in spot and protects from the harsh elements.
This is a great voice recorder. However, it would have been great if it could record MNP3 format.
I bought several of these to stash in my short and long term travel packs. Really like how the plug wraps and fits into it's own socket. Definitely worth the buy.
It looks good on my car. Also like the posts on my window indicating that the auto is protected by this product.
It's important to protect your lens from scratches and dust and such. It does that obviously well.But when held up against light, it leaves a horrible apparition. Ruined some of my photos with this streak of cyan. But for a cheap filter, this is your buy. For an actual filter, i would spring more money.
I was pleasantaly surprised when I got these frames! Very nice! great quality and arrived sooner than I thought!
My wife and I saw the Audiovox FPE3000 in a Sam's Club just before Christmas. It was selling for $1,299, far less than on Amazon and anywhere else we looked. We decided to buy it on the spot.We have been very very pleased with performance and quality of the picture on this LCD TV. We added HDTV to our cable service after getting the TV, and it's an absolute treat to watch HD programming on this screen.And well-produced DVDs look more brilliant than they ever could on a standard television.All in all, we think it's well worth the money we paid.
This was a gift; I actually wasn't unhappy with the sound, but it BROKE within about 10 months -- irreparably. And it only comes with a three-month warranty. Piece of crap! (And it was not hard use -- I simply had it on a shelf for those 10 months and mostly only used it to listen to the radio!)
This fit right on top of the computer and the picture is pretty clear. It does the job.
I purchased this waterproof case for the purpose of taking underwater photos and videos with my Canon SD850 on a scuba diving vacation at the Red Sea. It performed wonderfully. No complaints at all. The case is durable and feels very well made. I had no leaks and took the camera to depths of 25 meters. The buttons are large enough to operate even with scuba gloves (1.5mm). It was so easy to use we just left the camera in the case even for dry land photos. It did not fog up and performed great. Other reviewers have commented that they purchased the weights to stabilize the camera underwater. I simply used the provided wrist strap and had no problems whatsoever holding the camera still enough for closeups and video of sealife. This is a good little case. Highly recommended.
Not only did this seller wait two weeks to ship my item (Ordered Dec 31st, shipped January 12, 2009) they sent me a used and stained filter. I had to clean the heck out of it for it to even look OK. Never again. Seller ignored all e-mails.
For the price it is an excellent RF remote, also very sturdy and easy to use, great remote for the price
Very tinny sounding and this is on quality tracks... not mp3's. If you like bass/bass accentuation don't bother. The only music I can really stand hearing with these is classical. Also, they are surprisingly quiet. I am generally sensitive to loudness but I found, even when at their max, to be weak with some tracks. I am surprised at how many positive reviews there are of these headphones. They just don't do it for me. I'm sending them back.
If you're looking for a good DVD player with easy DVD recording at a good price, the Philips DVDR3400 is for you. If you're looking to easily edit your recordings then it's probably not the one you want. It was more difficult to change thumbnail index pictures and titles than my previous recorders. The slow-response remote can get aggravating also. But if you're just looking to record and save without editing, then this recorder should suit you perfectly.
It helped an old desktop a little bit but not enough to justify the cost. Would have been better buying a new desktop.
While these are okay for the most part, they are not appreciably better sounding than the buds which came with my Sony Walkman E436F. They do seem to do a good job blocking ambient sound.That said, I would like to state for all of the ear-bud manufacturers out there, that I will NEVER, EVER AGAIN buy this design of ear-buds. For starters, the wire that runs from the left bud of the CX-300 to the player is rather short. As a result it pulls unduly on the left bud. Also, the wire that goes from the left to the right bud on the CX-300 is extremely thin, and that length of wire is too long, which ends up mostly on the left side of the neck while pulling excessively on the right bud. And because the wire is so thin, anything that rubs against it, (a towel at the gym, a collar on a robe or fleece), makes an awful racket. What good are specs, when all you can hear are swooshing sounds?I'm back in the market.
There isn't really much to say in a review about a wiring harness so I will get straight to the point. This harness is very high quality and I have not had a single issue whatsoever.
WRONG ITEM RECEIVED, Ordered a Battery Charger, CONTINENTALSUPPLY Sent me a Battery!Please See Photo of the item received vs what they are Selling.
I have only used the 270 a few days in the US, and it seems to work as advertised. They only suggestion is that you also purchase a necessary USB cable for the unit. Without it, you can't register it online, and receive any updated software. This is something that was missing in the Amazon description and needs to be added.
Great sub (when you consider the price, it's an AWESOME sub). Only complaint is the loud POP it makes in the AUTO setting when shutting down the amp. I just leave it in the ON position, but the power savings would be nice.
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Great LCD! Very bright and very clear. Also, very thin and attractive. Really eye catching. It took a bit to get the color right, but it looks great. The f-engine chip is really cool, even though some...
The product that arrived is totally different from the picture. I am returning the product.
For a 17'' bag inside should be deeper.. but it is well made and will last a really long time
I've had my refurbished harmony 880 for a little over a month now and am happy to say that my money was well spent. The remote is easy to set up, has a long battery life, and can do everything that my old collection of remotes could do.I was a little concerned about buying a refurbished model considering the problems with the docking station that have been described in the other reviews. Maybe I just got lucky, but I haven't had any problems with the docking station, and the remote makes a satisfying little beep when you put it in the docking station that let's you know that it's happy there. The battery life has also been great so far, easily going several days without a charge despite fairly heavy use.The reason that I'm not giving the remote a full 5 stars is that having used my brother's harmony one, I can say that I prefer it's button layout and the feel of the buttons. This isn't to say that the 880 is bad, but it is somewhat hard to use when not looking, especially for buttons around the edge. On the plus side, that means that I just have to look at my fancy new remote a little more often.If I had to do it again, I'd probably still get the 880 due to the price difference. As soon as the price of the harmony one comes down, that'd be the one I recommend.
After a while I got tired of the color of my mini ipod, and now I'm sort of mad because they just came out with really new hot colors, like aqua. But these slips totally cover your ipod, even the screen, and protect well. And the color is very hot.
I purchased one of these a few days ago. It has to be the most frustrating piece of computer equipment I have ever come across, and that's putting it mildly. In order to get the unit up and running you *must* configure your access point to factory defaults settings (disable WEP, etc). The WRE54G only supports WEP, not WPA. Broadcast SSID must be enabled before you can configure the unit (it can be disabled after initial configuration). I was unable to change the default IP address range of my WRT54G, otherwise the WRE54G would stop working. The setup wizard on the supplied CD does not run on either of my wireless PCs, both have Linksys cards installed, and I have found no trace of any firmware upgrade on the Linksys site for this product.
I was a bit nervous about this purchase because of the mixed reviews on this site, but I did the research and decided to go for it. I'm glad I did. The Altec Lansing FX6021 is not a perfect system but it performs quite well and is definitely worth the asking price. (I paid $150 at Amazon.)We purchased this product as a speaker system for our wide-screen TV (Vizio 42-inch LCD) and as a means of listening to our extensive library of iTune songs on our Mac PowerBook. I give it 5 stars for the job it does with the audio coming from the TV and DVDs, and 4 stars for the music library.I'm especially pleased with the bass response. (I certainly disgree with those reviewers who found fault with it. I think it's the 6021's best feature!) The low end is punchy and well defined. (For what it's worth, I own a recording studio. I routinely work with high-end speakers, and I have high expectations and fairly discerning ears.) The low frequency instruments, hits, and rumbles present in many movie sound tracks come through the sub and hit you solidly in the chest. If you added some noisy, popcorn-munching folks, you'd think you were in a theater. Those who are unhappy with the bass response might want to experiment with moving the sub-woofer. Proximity to a wall can make a ton of difference.The high end is a bit too bright on some mixes for my taste and the mid to mid-lows are not as present as they should be, but I think the overall sound compares favorably with systems costing much more. I have no trouble recommending it.Setup was quick, easy, and intuitive. If you're nervous, just follow the included directions. As a side note, I was pleased that the speaker cables were extra long, so you have more flexibility with speaker placement, and a mini-jack cord was included. We were able to connect the speakers to our Airport Express without making an extra trip to Radio Shack.
This mouse is, overall a good mouse. I got it because I needed a 3 button optical wired mouse. It has some features beyond most mice, like a 4th button for your thumb, and horizontal scrolling. Those are nice to have, but I don't use them very often. Most of my work is with word processors, email, and spreadsheets. Occasionally I use CAD.The tweaks the mouse needs are on the mouse wheel. It's difficult to use the wheel for middle-clicking--it's just hard to press. Add to that the fact that the wheel has side-to-side motion for the horizontal scrolling feature, and things get complicated. When I need to middle click, the wheel often rocks to the side. This activates the horizontal scroll feature, and doesn't generate a middle-click, which is frustrating. The side-to-side springs should be stronger to prevent it. If you're a CAD user, this is not the mouse for you.
It s a very good product, I installed in my vehicule a few weeks ago and I been happy to bougth it.
I won't go to the trouble of repeating the earlier post about how you MUST print text on top of your photo...I just want to echo his dissatisfaction with it. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD...THE BOX ITSELF SHOWS A FULL-PHOTO print on a CD. This is just flat out false advertising.I'm taking mine back to the store. I would recommend against purchasing this, dear reader, if the CD printing feature is important to you.
when i recieved this i was expecting real wire, what they send is total junk. i got real 4g wire and compared the 2 wires. boss was HALF the size of the real wire. dont buy this wire kit. there are way more options out there.
I thought this was going to be a really enthralling read from the beginning as I just loved the descriptions and the characters of Harriet, Ida and Heley. I think it was a little bit too long though.Tartt has a wonderful talent for description, whether it be a character or a street and that continued throughout the novel.The book should definitely have been shorter. I'm almost certain my struggle to read more than a couple of pages at a time during a chunk near the middle was because the story line was too drawn out. I did however get over that and found the rest of the book riveting.I was desperate to communicate with Harriet where I felt she was making mistakes, which has to be a strong clue at how real I felt her character was.She reminded me a little of myself as a child in some ways and I was sad how some of her relationships panned out. The ending was a bit of a non entity and I wish I could have been happier with it, not necessarily have questions answered but just the satisfaction of closing the book knowing things were as they should be. I felt something was missing.
I bought this mp3 player as a gift for my husband. He really likes the fact that it's very easy to use and also splashproof. He takes it with him into the sauna at the local gym on a daily basis and has had no problems with it. It came with both a wrist band and an arm band, you can't beat the price and the quality.
Excellent service and a great product. My camera is is useful all of the timme not just some of the time!
I am always a fan of Sony products...As much I enjoyed with my sony handycam, I am finding this carry case handy.The product is worth the price.
- Good price for the current market early 2009- Works well with Canon HF10 HD camera
I just got this drive @ Fry's today and it really has issues. I have Seagate 300GB SATA right now and I bought this 400GB as replacement. Running Vista Ultimate w/ all updates, it can't be detected. I uninstalled 300GB drive and fresh installed OS on 400GB drive and it worked (took a while though. I tried seagate disk wizard to clone 300GB to 400 GB drive and errors....can't read data on disk 2(SG 400GB SATA). Physically, the st3400633as(400GB) is scorching hot compared to the Seagate 300GB SATA I am replacing. I thought maybe I got a defective unit that's why I'm on this site now, to check for other user's expirience. And found someone w/ same expirience. I'm returning it.
I was very impressed. At first I was skeptical about it but after I used it I was amazed.
I purchased this transmitter for my fiance for Christmas and he seems to enjoy it! I think he enjoys it because he can play the music he wants to hear with out skipping through one CD just to hear one or two songs, or having to deal with the radio stations when they just play the same songs over and over. The only down side I see to this product is that you can't turn the volume up loud as you want. Some songs play louder than others. But over all, its a good product.
Is a buggy product. It freezes with no reason and if you try to reset it (that was the sugested solution) then the radio stops working completely.It is a shame, because the idea of recording radio shows 'vcr style' is really original.I tried 2 of them, then I gave up. Fortunatelly I found the alternative for programmed radio recordings (Sangean radio).
The speakers arrived on time and were well packaged by the Amazon provider. This purchase added to an existing set of Velosity speakers covering additional rooms. We have been pleased with their performance for the price.
For the price of this it is surprising how good it sounds. I like that I can plug it into my computer and play it without batteries, or any usb port
I bought this many years ago and still have it. It doesn't get much use, however I was/am very happy with the quality.
Finally a PERFECT cup of coffee. Easy to clean and absolutely the best coffee maker EVER. Perks HOT coffee, also. I'll NEVER go back to that "other kind" again!
If you're a wireless novice, you may find yourself in Router Wilderness. The instructions don't provide a step-by-step guide. You can't tell from the manual that when you set up security, you should be using an Ethernet connection. If you don't, you'll find yourself locked out -- in other words, you'll lose your Internet connectivity.Moreover, the EasySecureSetup didn't work as described. In fact, the manual mentions it then leaves you hanging as what to do next, except watch the Cisco logo flash. The manual is merely a reference, not a user, guide.The setup program on the CD isn't very helpful. That's because you have to use an online utility to do the actual setup.Also, the signal strenth is inconsistent. I use Netfix's Instant Viewing a lot. Frequently, in the midst of watching a movie, the feed stops and is replaced by a notice saying that my connection speed has slowed and Netflix is trying to compensate. Because my PC is only 20 feet from the router, this is unacceptable.The Cisco Web site has a user forum that is very helpful. If you post a question you're bound to get an answer within 36 hours.Cisco needs to rewrite its documentation so that even a novice can set up the router without any slip-ups.The manual for the USB Newtork Adapter with WI-FI Finder isn't much better. Because there is no correlation between the adapter and router manuals, you might think you were installing two totally unrelated products.I made a living writing instruction manuals, and this isn't the way to do it.
I do UFO/Paranormal investigations and Sony Night Shots are the best 8mm video cameras that due the trick. The problem is, the newer models suck. So do what I do, go to your local pawn shop and buy the older ones. Best if you buy ones pre 2000, better if you buy pre 1998. But.... you have to buy one of these puppies to keep the camera functioning properly. Note: Do not over use, or you'll ruin the video head of the camera. To see my investigations, go to my ufonut website.
I don't use this on a bike, I clamped it to the top of my hiking stick. It does sit sideways, but that's fine with me. Holding up fine so far.
Card is not properly working as should be.New card. Just bought. Tested for 2 hours, and now .... return!1. Intermittent working. Sometime it is waiting for something then make computer "frozen" for awhile. A long while that you either reboot or take a break, no message of what going on.2. Did try many different ways: Properly Stop the card before removing; Hot pull out the card; Hot pull out the USB; Hot pull out FireWire; Properly Stop the USB device before pullout; Properly Stop the FireWire device before pullout; Insert another USB device to second USB port while the card is "running"; with and without power supply. Same result to all methods: Frozen, Non-recognize the device, Device Driver list in computer Dis-appear! Need to reboot to see the card drivers list appear on PC Device Manager again.One star for good plastic appearance, power supply come with it. Zero star for anything else. Total reboot in 2 hours testing: Probably near 10 times.
I've had this printer for one month, so far so good. except the ink runs too fast.
The headphones worked as expected, decent sound and I had no trouble with interference or hissing. I noticed that the transmitter seemed to get pretty warm so I would unplug it when I was done using the headphones. After about two months of occasional use the transmitter no longer powers on at all.
Excellent product, and was delivered before the promised date.
I purchased this camera over a month ago. I'm like a kid with a new toy. But first things first, the advantages:1) It's a small as a cellular phone2) The LCD is bright, even when used outside in a sunny day3) A carrying pouch with velcro top -attached securely to your belt with no chance of it being removed/stolen since it's pass-through- makes it pass as just a cell phone. Nobody will look at you if you're carrying this camera around in your daily life.4) It's LIGHT and SMALL.5) Image quality is very good, at 2594x1944.6) VIDEO RECORDING is an acceptable 640x480 (480 vertical lines is about the same resolution as ntsc video = S-VHS quality!) is NOT LIMITED by anything, just by the size of the SD memory inserted. In other words, with a 512MB SD memory (around 37 bucks here in Amazon.com, look for the Kingston brand), you can record over 30 minutes of video at 30 frames per second. With a 1GB SD (around 66 bucks, Kingston brand), over an hour of video!.I challenge anyone to transfer back any MPEG4 videos @ 30 fps, 640x480 created with this camera to VHS video and make someone discover what kind of camera it was recorded on. The majority will think it was recorded with a camcorder or handycam!. It's that good. Google for "The Inquirer UK" and "Samsung mpeg4" to get the URL of my full review, which includes some sample videos and full-resolution images.The icing on the cake is the ability of this camera to function, at the flick of a switch (the lens retract and close as in the off position) as a DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER. So you can record classes at school, meetings, speeches, conferences.... records over 12 hours on a 512MB SD memory (8-bit, mono, wav format).If your printer supports it, it can even print photos directly from the camera to the USB printer just by plugging a USB cable between the two!.Did I mention that besides WinXP SP2 I also succesfully tested it on Linux (Java Desktop System R2 from Sun), and the manual claims full compatibility with Mac OS-X as well?.It uses the open-source "XVID" mpeg4 video compression algorithm, so cross-platform compatibility of the videos recorded with it is assured (unlike what happens with Quicktime, Windows Media, and other closed technologies).What else could I ask for?. Well, one thing, I can't wait to buy the keychain-style infrared remote for self-shots and group photos. It's an optional accesory like a TV set-top "docking cradle".
Purchased two of the Microsoft optical mouse, both work very well, and after a month of daily use I have found that it does all that I want. Nothing special but this is what I wanted.
I've had this camera for a few months, and I bought it online as a refurbished item. I don't know if this is because it was a refurbished item, or if it's an actual issue with the cameras itself but this camera recently just died. I've tried a couple different batteries, and still no luck. It did this before, but it started working again after I left it alone for about a week.But as others have said, this camera does have GREAT image quality. However, it does take a while to save the image and the autozoom is dreadfully slow. It might be worth the money, I can't really say.. but from my experience, no. The battery life is horrible.I'd say the size of the camera, quality images, and numerous features are the only good things about this camera.
It works as intended; although I don't have a lot of confidence in its durability/longevity.The phone end might not work with all iPhone cases. It did not fit with the Otterbox Defender case.For the price and compact size, I'd get it again.
The time to input the buttons took a while (we had 5 remotes we were incorperating to the universal remote). But the actual day to day use of the remote is so easy! I haven't had any problems with the remote and love the fact that you can program your specific remotes' buttons as needed.
I've been using MDs for almost 8 years now, and I can honestly say that, though they might not be for everyone, they're still better then either CDs or cassettes, portability-wise.The biggest deterrent to these is that people read reviews of consumers who didn't know what they were getting into and completely slammed the product. THIS IS NOT AN MP3 PLAYER. It can't do all the things that MP3 players can do. You register it on one computer and all the files you download from that computer, you can upload them back on that SAME computer. You can't download from one computer, then upload onto another computer, or from cd to computer, or voice to computer, or MD to computer. But of course with the cheap MP3 players available, you can't really do some of that either.Standard MDs hold from 74 to 500 minutes of music, depending on the compression format. That means that every disc is almost equivalent to one 512MB capacity MP3 player. The new Hi-MDs can take a standard disc and put up to 13.5 hours of music, or 810 minutes, equivalent to 800MB (at CD quality compression). But on the new Hi-MD discs, you can put up to 45 hours of music, or 2700 minutes, equivalent to a small iPod nano. Again, just remember that if you constantly move from one computer to the next, it might not be the wisest choice, although for laptop users, MDs might be a good choice for the price conscious.You might think I'm a spokesperson for Sony or any other MD company (JVC, Aiwa, and others have made in the past; Sharp, and Panasonic still make), but I'm just someone who's been with them since the beginning, and am stil a fan of. As far as I'm concerned, I'd rather have a Hi-MD then an iPod, they come cheaper too. As for this particular model, the MZ-N505, mine is a few years old, don't know how old exactly, and it still plays fine, although it doesn't record anymore.MDs are still very popular in Japan where they have completely replaced the cassette. In some new cars in america, you can still get a cassette deck, not in Japan. MD players there cost between [...] al the way to [...] for the Hi-MDs. They may never have caught on here, but they compete with the iPod over there, so they can't be all that bad.
This thing broke when I was opening the plastic bag that it comes in. Unfortunately, no one makes anything like this, so you have no other options. I used Gorilla Glue to mend it, which was less hassle than going through the return process. The bracket pieces are made of plastic, and the trim is thin twistable plastic. Very cheap stuff. I had to file down several places so everything was smooth. There was excess plastic and bumps like you would get when making a model airplane or something. It didnt even sit flush on the stereo, so when you push the trim it goes in like 1/4-1/2". Fortunately, once you put everything together and put the console trim on you can't see all the flaws, so it looks like its not even there, just black surrounding the stereo. This was on a JVC KW-NT3HDT in a 2003 Nissan Xterra.
I received MP3s of old radio shows and wanted to play them on long trips in my vehicle. This little device is wonderful and permits me to listen to old shows that brings back wonderful memories. It plays better on a newer radio. It does not play very well in my 99 Mustang, but plays wonderfully in my husband's new Dodge Truck. There will be spots when utilities wires nterfere and creates a lot of static, but for the money, it is well worth the purchase.
Well after getting popped taking the kids to Disney World by a new unmarked Dodge Charger and having to give an Attorney some money to rid the fine and points, I started looking. I was not in a position to buy a $300-$400 detector, but wanted a great one. I looked everywhere and in the end this is the best of the best (price class) in every radar/laser shootout on the web. It will detect every laser/lidar on the cops market today. Every Radar band too. Cops mostly just using the K and Ka,Ku bands now anyway. This has it all. Beautiful display and overall nice quality. Like with any detector you have to be smart about speeding. It works and well before I saw the squad car in my experiences (1 month). This is Radar Roy's top pick in class along with several other sites. Do your homework,Whistler is better than any Cobra or Uniden and even better than my old retired Bel Vector. Overall I would say this is the 4th best on the market today next to Passport,Valentine One, and Bel. Very satisfied!One more thing, placement of your detector is soo important. I drive an 07' Camry and it is recommended to mount it directly center of windshield and halfway up the window. NOT behind rear view mirror. High=Bad! If you are in a taller vehicle such as SUV mount it center windshield and as low as possible, but NOT behind windshield wiper or laying on the dash either. It's suggest about 2-3" above wipers on taller vehicles. This all makes sense because of where laser/lidar is aimed low on the front of your vehicle and unlike radar is only about 3 feet wide for detecting.Do your homework and agree this is a great product.
This camera has all the features that an ameture photographer needs, plus a few. I looked at lots of cameras with similar features before buying this one and it was hard to decide, so I fell back on my old habit of deciding. It's a SONY! I particularly like the way it steadies zoomed in shots. And between the zoom, megapixels, and any good digital photo editor, this camera produces excellent results on wildlife photos.I would even be happier if they made a way to power it with a larger storage capacity. I am a desert hiker and take about a hundred photos a day. A day of turning it on and off several dozen times exhausts the batterey in a days hike, so it requires a few pricey spares if you're going to be out camping a few days. My old Cybershot4.1MPs works on AA batteries and still works great(3 years)so to make the H9 lithium ions last a little longer, I'm using them both. Can't beat that!But HEY!, for professional results in a camera of this price, I don't think you can beat it.
Purchased the unit July 2007 to update my faithful only 5 MP Rollie.Took some christmas snaps Dec 2009 worked ok tried to use it in Feb 2010 would not switch on.Sent unit to Casio who then informed me it needed a major new component at a considerable cost $117 with a three month warranty.I was very shocked,I have only used the camera for the odd weekend Etc so it has had very little use,I have used my camera in my cell phone more often,no problems, but that is a Samsung,needless to say it will not be repaired,no use throwing more money away.Casio did offer me an upgrade for loyalty again the PLASTIC Z2 at a cost higher than the internet shops UPDATE Recontacted Casio this time spoke direct to the Service Manager on how disapointed I was with the product and his offer,he reduced the repair cost down to $75 also informed me that that camera had a two year warranty,but I informed him It states in all CASIO paperwork ONE year,he still insisted it would have been repaired FREE OF CHARGE in the two year period.I have found this before with a JVC W/S CRT television,tube went.Which was three months over the 12 months Warranty period,the retailer refused to even help me,I wrote to their service department who informed me that there was a THREE Year warranty in force ( still stated one year on the invoice )2 years parts and labour,third year parts only.JVC collected and had the unit repaired by their nearest depot free of any charges and returned,sometimes it pays to complain DIRECT
I got this for my wife when I moved her to yet another city. She didn't know her way around our area we lived in and it is pretty confusing. Plus if she needed to head downtown, she would have felt uncomfortable possibly without a GPS. It was one of the best DEALS I cound on Amazon and thought I would give it a shot.It works great! Once you get use to the wheel, you can save favorites. I even saved our new home address (which she hadn't been too or seen except in photos) and when her Mom and her drove in, once they got close to the city they turned it on and it took them straight to our new home.We have used it going back to Iowa for Christmas and it was pretty neat to see the estimated time of arrival (very accurate). Every time we would stop to feed the baby it would add on 20 mintues or so. Kind of cool when calling home and saying I'll be there in exactly 4 hours and 23 mintues.It's small and easy to take off and put in the glove compartment. Rechargeable batteries work pretty long in it if you don't want the cord out.We can't wait to take it with us to a city like Atlanta when visiting her sister and get right to their house first try.I give it two thumbs up or 4.5 stars, wheel is the only thing, but I was the one to cheap to buy a more expensive touch screen.Zak
Easily connects 2 Ethernet cables if you need a longer cableto reach. Nice, solid connection. Bargain for the price.
Extremely easy to use. Doesn't move around or feel/look bulky. I can leave the sensor right on my shoe in my gym bag & it's ready to go.
I bought this camera a couple of months ago, and I've really enjoyed using it. It's light enough to wear around your neck for an entire day without excess neck strain. Despite it's light weight, it stood up well to some fairly rough use.The ease of handling I really enjoy. It's fast and easy to hold. The anti-shake function (can't remember the name) works very well. Even at long range it keeps steady as a rock.The memory card is comes with is pretty much inadequate, but larger ones are cheap.I would recommend this camera to anyone looking to take quality pictures at a reasonable price.
I've bought this one and works perfectly, but I've changed it for a X-Lander with Aluminium case, wich one is perfect.
Having owned three previous digital cameras, I felt capable of making an informed decision for this one. Our family required another small pocket sized camera and we chose the Olympus because of the quality, features and waterproof feature. The pictures are very good quality and reproduce well. My complaints are the the lack of a viewfinder, making it difficult on sunny days to see the object your taking a picture of and the actual viewing screen lines are annoying to me. Other than that, the camera is worth the price and you are safe if it gets wet in any way. I used it on a recent ski trip and barely noticed it in my pocket, the same holds true for my other family members. By the way, we take over 1000 pictures/year in various formats, so this is a valid photographers point of view.
What a load of rubbish. Dont buy. Once you get a jam that you can't clear with the printer spool your in serious trouble, terminal. User guide/ website no help. If your going to get an all-in-one get one that has easier access to the spool.
I have used this iGo Power Tip with original iPhone, 3G & 3GS and this iGo Tip combined with a regular iGo car charger is the best solution to charging your iPhone to date. Apple has not made a car charger so that job must go to Third party companies. I have tried other USB car chargers with little to no success as the iPhone continues to be upgraded. The only difference between this charger and the regular dock cable that comes with the iPhone is the iGo requires you to push in the sides in order to remove the cable as opposed to putting straight in and out with the original cable. This doesn't bother me too much, you just have to remember to do this each time so you don't harm the dock connector. The other big point in me purchasing this tip three times was the price. Compared to other iPhone chargers the price to put the tip and the charger together was nearly half of what others retail and the same tip has been used for all three versions of iPhone so far something other companies chargers have a hard time doing.
Amazon services is very good so far. About the Iron, I think the cordless feature is the selling point. The only complaint I have is when you put the iron back at the base, many times you have to make adjustments to the base so that the iron is properly charged. They can make it easier than that.
I gave this 5 stars because the bag is so well made for its low price on Amazon. However it is not ideal for the Panasonic DMC FZ35 & I returned it. There's too much unsuable extra space for this camera. You can't fit the camera with lens hood facing forward, the hood must be reversed, therefore you have 2+" of empty space above the LCD screen plus a way oversized exterior form factor. Lowepro recommends the Rezo 110 AW which fits the FZ35 much better & is smaller overall but with a lot more useable extra space. I bought the Lowepro Rezo TLZ 10 which Lowepro doesn't recommend for the FZ35. It fits the FZ35 perfectly (with lens hood reversed) like the old 35mm SLR ever-ready cases used to fit. The camera goes in & out easily & quickly with everthing attached & there's room in a front pocket for a spare battery, lens cleaning cloth or bulb brush & the battery charger (if you really want to stuff it). The TLZ 10 is hardly bigger than the camera & is unobtrusive. It is slghtly more expensive than then Topload Mini which points out what a bargain the Topload is for the right camera: a larger form bridge camera super zoom like Canon's or other brand digital SLR with small zoom.
I bought these Ear Headphones primarily to use when running and biking at the club. The sound quality is acceptable, not exceptional. The construction is a little flimsy and the big issue is that the cord is shorter for the left ear than the right. That places all the force on the left side and that one tends to pull out. I have no idea why Sony thought that this was a good design. For the money they could also have included a case rather than a clip for the cord. I would give these a B- good/not great.
This thing is amazing. Since I got it a month ago I no longer touch either of my desktops and I nearly stopped using paper (I mean, to write on!). Superb 1400x1050 resolution exceeds anything you find useable on a desktop monitor. The tablet mode is great, too, with high resolution, intuitive interface and a comfortable pen. I write equations a lot, which is basically impossible with just a keyboard and a mouse, so the tablet mode is very handy. Handwriting recognition is very good, not that it matters, since most people type faster than they write, anyway. Speach recognition is also built in, but I never bothered to train it properly, and it's useless without training. Microphone and (monoaural)speaker are good enough for Skype and MSN Messenger, but not for watching DVD movies. Which is a moot point since there is no built-in optical drive of any kind. Had to buy an external USB 2.0 DVD-RW. No Firewire port, either. Can't have everything. Not yet anyway. Battery life is good, about 4 hours in the long-life mode, enough for most domestic flights, if you hate the inflight movies. The wow factor is fun, too, no question, especially when I take handwritten notes on it.I wish this tablet was thinner, as it's hard to write on a surface a full inch above the table level, so I either prop its far side with something, or simply keep it on my laps. It gets a bit hot at full power, but quite nice in the long-life mode. Built-in wireless networking is 802.11b, not .g, which is good enough for now.As this technology matures (thinner, slide-out keyboard, more tablet-friendly apps etc.) it will likely displace both regular laptops and pure tablets, since the price difference is not that high.
You can't beat these as workout headphones. Decent sound quality, and they keep the sweat from pooling in your ears.However, as stated here, they do fail after a time. I just ordered two more sets. One for immediate use, and one for when those inevitably fail. But hey, at $14, if they last 6 months, I got my money's worth, I guess. Still, hopefully Sony will exercise a bit better quality control in the next iteration of the product.
As always, great quality cables from Tripp Lite. Don't go cheap on your NIC cables, tracking down a cable problem can be very tedious and unnecessary. These are top quality and well shielded CAT6 cables. Gauge of wire is substantial.
Highly recommend this product. I use it with my macbook and have absolutley no compaints. Slim and non bulky, fits into my bags easily and has a nice look to it as well. Protects it well.
Based on some of the reviews here, my expectations were not very high. The cost basically is what sold me; when I received this, I loaded up the most mangled, twisted up strip of negatives I could find and following a brief time for setup of the software (Mac OSX), I was just blown away at the quality of the finished picture; This scanner is well worth the money, it does an excellent job on negatives and pictures, scans are fast (and quiet)and the software is easy to work. It is well worth the under $100 price tag.
We're using it already. We had a great time this holidays taking pics without worrying about running out of juice. Thanks,
The cord is very heavy and solid. My previous DVI cable stopped working and I was stuck using a VGA cable until I received this, and upon hooking it up immediately was awed by the finer resolution on my LCD screen. Very pleased.
I love this lens for closeups of plants or flowers and also it is the perfect lens for portraits, such as senior pictures or engagement photos. Your subject "pops" out and the background is a beautiful blur (when you choose to make them that way). I would really recommend getting this lens, whether for fun or professional use.
Okay the stainless steel housing may be gimmicky, but in terms of speed, it's the fastest flash drive I've used. I have a Lexar FireFly as well, and the Lightning seems at least 3-5X as fast.
The product itself is wonderful. Works like the name brand battery. I purchased two and had to pay for shipping twice! Kind of a "come on" to the the actual price of the battery.
I was looking for a Minolta flash but after reading about the Sigma I decided to give it a try. It was about 1/2 the price the Minolta and had more power. I like the way the flash sinks its zoom setting to my camera's zoom lens. The wireless feature is easy to use and gives a person quite a bit of flexibilty with lighting the subject. I'm still learning but so far the flash has done everything I expected.
I bought adapter due to limited inputs on my computer. What I found out was the interface between the MICROSOFT keyboard & mouse the adapter did not work. Using a generic keyboard & mouse it was fine though. The instructions were not written to well either.
I feel odd pointing out the obvious - this book has no fantasy or magic of any kind. It is a religious romantic novel set in a made up kingdom. The characters pray - they have no supernatural powers, no magical creatures, nothing magical at all. Bujold has her hero be capable of fighting, but his main role is as a religious saint - he is scourged, gives up his will, is saved by the Mother goddess (read, Virgin Mary) etc. We are treated to religious pieties such as 'action is a kind of prayer also'. He offers up his life to save others repeatedly - not in fighting mode, as a hero battling evil, but in saint mode, taking a scourging to save an innocent stranger etc. As a non-Catholic I found all this slightly disguised Catholic theology yucky and absolutely unwelcome. Yes, Bujold can write well - good characters, good plot. But why pretend this is fantasy when it is a religious novel. On top of everything, she's against fighting evil - it is war itself that is bad. What a horrible disappointment.
The shipping arrived faster than I expected. The product inside the package was poorly packed ( looked like a returned box ) and even with some pieces missing. I couldn't put it to work at all so I quickly returned it.
I haven't had a chance to use this radio, it's probably fine. I have used a Kenwood ham radio HT for years, but seeing that this one uses NiCad batteries I had to throw in my 2c worth. Get some other batteries. NiCads are obsolete, they have very short lifetimes at anything resembling full capacity and must be discharged and recharged fully each time they are used to have any life at all. It is also a good idea to insist on a radio that will accommodate AA alkaline batteries if power isn't available for recharging.
Picked this unit up a few weeks ago and I am very happy with its performance. This system converts whatever signal it receives into 480p, and it does it very well. 1080i broadcasts are a dream, 780p are excellent, and the 480i from digital and analog are both great. In fact, my standard 480i analog channels are much cleaner than ever before. I tested out the reason why and determined it is due to using the cable card (via Time warner Cable). Without the cable card analog signals are fuzzier, with more noise.I tested this by taking the same analog signals into the TV from a set top box component outputs, and also tried taking them through a new Toshiba TIVO system component outputs. These analog signals are degraded relative to using the cable card. It makes sense; when the signal has to go through these boxes it comes in as analog, is processed through the boxes inferior tuners, is converted to digital, and then back to analog as it exits the box. The TV must then convert it back to 480p digital before displaying it. With the cable card it comes into the card as analog, goes though a quality tuner, and is immediately converted to 480p digital. The resulting 480p signal is quite impressive, basically making the analog signals as high-quality as the standard digital signals.The overall system is quite impressive; I now have my TIVO (with DVD), audio receiver, and VCR all working from the panasonic remote control.The speaker system a fine for family and normal listening. But you would be missing out if you didn't take the optical digital audio output into a Dolby Digital receiver for surround sound.My only complaint with the system has been reversed; I originally didn't like the fact that using the remote to cycle through the different inputs was a drag. With so many inputs (Video 1, Video 2, Component 1, etc.) it is a drag pressing the input button 6 times just to cycle through them to get back to the cable TV input. But I discovered an apparently undocumented feature; you can go directly back to the cable TV input from any other input by pressing the Channel button. SWEET. No more cycling through inputs.I am an electrical engineer and former satellite installer. I researched these systems very thoroughly (who wouldn't for $2800) before I purchased. Take it from me, this is just as good, and in fact better than an HDTV unit. Consider that an HDTV (as opposed to en EDTV) will not display analog signals as well, or 480i digital as well. This is because it needs to process and add so much to the signal in order to convert it into its native format. This unit shows it just like it is, at 480p. Anything above 480 looks just as good as HD. Can't tell the difference between an HD system and this one with 1080i and 780p!
Went to the desert recently and purchased this to keep in contact with a fairly large group and i have to say this cb does the job well worth the money spent for this. The antenna used was a lil wil and i got some really good reception from a good distance away. I highly reccommend this cb radio best price around. I also attached a midland pa speaker which works really good with this setup.
I gave this 4 stars because especially for the price, it gets the job done.Aside from the very short interconnects, this table is adequate electrically. The supplied Audio Technical cartridge is the venerable CN5625, and the .6 mil conical stylus is a great choice since it will track slightly lower in the groove than the older .7 mil styli that probably last played your records. The built-in preamp allows connection to high level inputs on a stereo receiver or sound card. The preamp is is OK, but even a modestly priced outboard preamp is an audible improvement -- the built-in one sounds just a bit "mushy" though that might just be what's needed for worn records and scratched 45s.The speed accuracy on two samples (I bought one new on Amazon and noticed JR's Amazon store had reconditioned ones very inexpensively -- about the price of a replacement stylus so I bought one) is good, one sample within 1% measured using a 1 kHz. test tone on a test record and an accurate frequency counter. The other one was 3% fast on 33 and dead on on 45. There are two holes on the bottom that allow access to the two adjustment controls on the motor servo but probably not worth the bother since to adjust the speed you need to have the turntable completely level and supported in some way that allows access to the bottom of the unit -- then you need either a stroboscope disk or a recorded test tone and frequency counter. Wow is almost unmeasurable at 33 RPM on both samples.What keeps this from getting 5 stars is the arm. First -- The arm effective length is quite short and it introduces a fair amount of tracking error. Second, both samples were out of azimuth alignment -- it is fairly easy to rotate the cartridge slightly to get the stylus perfectly perpendicular however, as it's just a friction fit between the cartridge holder and the arm tube.But what's most frustrating is that the lateral pivot friction is very high -- so high that it renders any discussion of lack of "anti-skating" or changing cartridges totally moot! The lateral friction is so high in fact that on an even slightly out-of-round pressing you can easily seen the stylus shank swing side to side noticeably before the arm will follow. As it happens, the match of this stylus to the arm dynamics is such that unless the pressing is severely out-of-round, having the stylus move slightly instead of the arm will actually prevent excessive record wear.Since it's not possible to statically balance the arm, I improvised a setup to measure the lateral friction which I found on both samples to be grater than .5 gm. This is on the 'hairy edge' of the 10% rule (10% of vertical tracking force) but after several hours of listening to many different records, I honestly couldn't actually hear where it intruded that much -- the stereo image stays nice and stable and things never got to the point where I could hear where either groove wall was being worn in a "once - around" fashion.The arm isn't particularly massive, and the turntable mechanism is not engaged by the arm during play, only when the arm actually tracks into the spiral lead out grooves.The problem with friction this high is that more seriously out-of-round or warped pressings will cause the arm to jump grooves if the stylus shank is pulled to the point where the arm starts to move. Inertia takes over and the energy stored in the stylus shank will toss the stylus out of the groove. To minimize: make sure records are as clean (dust free) as possible; make sure the stylus is clean; make sure the turntable is precisely level side to side especially, and isolated from vibration.Nothing's perfect, and for what it is, this table delivers value, but Audio Technica could in my view have easily designed the arm pivot differently, which would have made this 5 stars. Mechanically, this thing is amazingly good, accurate and quiet.I doubt any golden eared audiophiles who claim to hear oxygen molecules in their speaker wires will be looking at a product like this, and if all you want to do is transfer your LPs to MP3, I doubt you can do better for the money. Low cost "DJ" turntables in this price range will probably perform no better overall. If you're more serious about rediscovering vinyl for serious repeated attentive listening try the ProJect, Music Hall or Rega entry level machines. Be aware however you're looking North of $400 for the table itself plus cartridge.In short the PL 50 probably represents the best available value at its price point. It won't wreck your records, and probably the most frustrating thing will be that the combination of arm tracking error and lateral friction make this device somewhat skip prone. (This said, it will track Band 2 of the Telarc tracking test disk bass test bands).Post Script: I listened to several records played repeatedly on the PL 50 afterward, using a Harmon T 60 with an ITO Microtrace arm fitted with a Grado Prestige Gold cartridge and on a Rega Planar with ITOK arm fitted with an Audio Technica 150 ML using a Grado phono preamp and Grado headphone amp and Grado SR-2 phones. No noticeable deterioration on the samples tested (Alice Cooper Lace and Whiskey, Chicago Transit Authority, KEZX Second Album Project, Joni Mitchell Court and Spark -- all original pressings, not reissues).P.P.S. Why did I buy this if I have better machinery? I have an aging relative with a very old Miracord automatic turntable that finally quit for good. The Pioneer receiver and AR 4s still work.
The device is, after users' reviews and description, really amazing, but I would like to talk about a seller: Computer Geeks.Recently I placed an order for this device using my wife's credit card (she doesn't have the medium knowledge of English I have, so she let me do transactions when they have to be done in English).Computer Geeks let buyers from many countries fill their purchase form, but then they may cancel the transaction giving no valid arguments. To get back the money they have charged in your credit card, is no easy job. I spoke with several of their operators. First I talked to Sarah and Stephany V, then with Ula Calderon, later with Marcia and finally with Jeff. When and how was my wife's credit card going to be refunded was mysterious. Operator Marcia said in 5 labor days, while operator Jeff said in 3 (the money was finally turned back in a longer period than both announced). Operator Ula Calderon tried to argue, that at Computer Geeks orders from abroad where not accepted, but in the select country box of their purchase form, they do include almost all known countries. Does this qualify as a fraudor what?I suggest not to deal with this shop.
An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable as far as I can tell. These cables have never failed in my use of a year or so.
I bought this print server because I have a Canon MP530 and I love it. I had a print server before that would only allow me to print not scan or fax. It installed like a breeze on my XP machines but Vista proved a little trickier. I was on the chat with the tech and after an hour we got it to work very well. My little home office is humming along with my 3 laptops now able to print and scan. I am thrilled with it. I haven't figured out a way to fax wirelessly but that is my next task. I am really thrilled with it.
Not much to say about a fan. It is quite noisy but has great air flow. I'm not sure if you can have one without the other in a fan this small.
my wife does her cooking and other house chores while wearing this amazing headset .great ! for this price
I purchased this card so my mother could use it on a trip to Alaska. It worked for exactly 2 weeks; up until the day she arrived home. According to the data recovery company I sent it to, it short circuited. The images could never be recovered. Although SimpleTech replaced it, it was not worth the frustration and loss of once-in-a-lifetime pictures. I am now using the replacement card but it seems to write slower than my other cards and, frankly, I just don't trust it. I keep waiting for it to short circuit again.
Antenna has a long cord and you can mount it if needed. Receiver allows you to store up to 30 pre-set channels. Comes with a cool remote control (large buttons for those of us with big hands), The Window display gives exact time, channel name, song, author, talk host, etc. ALL the info needed beamed direct down from the satellite, no setting required! If you like sports, this is the service for NFL, NBA and NHL. The display has BRIGHT buttons, dial and window. Orange collored buttons and dial, yellow screen. BIG screen to read information beamed from satellite. Whomever you order this for will not be disappointed. Makes a great gift. If you like talk, Sirius is the service for you. There's liberal stations, conservative, truckers, ABC, a gay oriented channel (OutQ) to name just a few talk channels. Plus the music is great CD quality! And a VERY cool radio classics channel that has the old time radio shows (Twilight Zone, Lights Out, Suspece, Box 13, Abbot and Costello, Red Skeleton, etc.) that play 24/7.Ever listen to the radio and say "hey what's the name of that song?" Well no more doing that with this receiver as it displays the song title and singer! Plus you can hit the memory button and it'll store it for you! And you you can even set it to beep each time your favorite song or show comes on!If you like sports, there's life NFL games, a LIVE 24/7 NFL talk channel 24/7, NBA, NHL, college, sports byline, English soccer.And coming soon Howard Stern!These PNP2 are selling fast! Just check around and you'll see many places are out of them! One of the better ones. It's a bit larger than the PNP3, but if you have large hands/fingers you want this one as anything smaller and you'll be hitting two buttons at once by accident.Check around, you won't find these prices anywhere for the PNP2.Sirius almost takes place of having a TV!! What I find very relaxing is sitting back in a darkened room listening to my favorite show and watching the screen of the receiver show the topics being talked about, etc.
When I saw this Sony Grand Wega in person I almost did a back flip.The color is the best I have seen at any price any size. The hdtv isLike your looking out your window. Would recomend to anyone who wantA big screen tv...... This one leaves the rest of them in the dust..
Earbuds for under $6.00 - you can't go wrong! The cord was a little longer than I expected, but then again I became accustomed to the Apple earphones which are much shorter. So I guess this Coby length is standard. The quality seems pretty great considering the price. I've purchased cheap $10 earbuds before and they've either not lasted or the sound quality stunk. I'm no sound expert, but it seems good enough for me not to complain. I worried these plugs would irritate my ears or make them ache, but they fit mine well. So far so good even after wearing them for a couples hours at a time. I'd purchase again.
My 3 year old son received this as a christmas gift.It broke... I mean broke (whole thing shut down) several hrs later. Mailed it back to VTECH and we STILL have not received the replacement... seems they have been out of restock inventory for more than 3 months... funny since if you walk into any Target or Walmart in the country, you will find it on their shelves.I would not recommend this product based on the lousy customer service from VTECH.
Great charger, small, light and fairly fast. For the price a great buy. Plan to lug this around on an Asia trip, great not have to leave the camera behind while battery charging. Would recommend.
My husband and I just came back from traveling in southern Italy. I was nervous about using my curling iron because I read several horror stories about damage to your hair or curling iron if you don't use the "right" type of convertor and adaptor (not to mention fire hazard). I used mine several times with no problems. I did adjust the temperature to a lower setting than I use at home just to be cautious. Did not use with a hair dryer though (our hotels had their own hair dryers). The box is a bit bulky and heavy though. The kit did not come with any real instructions, so do your homework before you travel to know how to and when to use the converter with the adapter plugs. The plug adapters are clearly labeled however so it's hard to mess up.
I bought this cable to connect my Motorola DVR (no HDMI output, only dvi high quality port available) with my 42' LCD tv. It worked nice, resolution improvement was minimum with the high definition signals (15% approx), before trying this my dvr has hooked up with the component video, so I booked that port for my ps2, also notice it works nice with my pc, you just have to configure a compatible resolution. recommended but don't expect a big picture change, long enough, it looks very resistant (cable & pins). I haven't try it with a hd lcd monitor.
I don't know if it's because it was a refurbished printer (bought on another site, not Amazon), but this printer lasted 1 year. I've had problems with it immediately, but I really can't complain much since it only cost me $40.00. Paper jams easily and when it does it's a huge pain to access the rollers and pull the paper out. The sensor is bad so if you ever open the cover and close it, the sensors will still say the cover is open. You have to unplug the printer and then plug it back in to make the error go away and print again. Today the printer died on us completely displaying MULTIPLE error messages, none of which are listed on the HP website.
it was alright because it did the job it was suppost to do. but the problem is that when you put a heavy dvi cable on this, thats a lot of weight on a little hdmi connector. i move my computer alot and broke it after 3 months.
This product worked great for me... until it stopped working. I can't comment on how well the video works, as I only used this product to listen to my music connected to my stereo. In this regard, I liked the dock very much. Until a few weeks ago when the remote stopped working.So I purchased another remote, and that one didn't work either, which meant that the problem was with the dock itself. Mind you, it still works, just not with any remote.It was only used for a few months, and sparingly. It hasn't been damaged, moved, left to extreme heat or cold, and it hasn't been abused or misused in any fashion. And, of course, it stopped working after its paper-thin warranty had expired.I say, find something else to play your iPod. And make sure it's not DLO brand.
The original two batteries I bought for my Canon Digital Rebel XT finally wore out after years of constant use, so I bought one of these as a replacement. It's working exactly as the originals did when they were new. I bought a second of these after a couple of months, so I always have a charged battery on hand.
I purchased these for flying to cut down on some of the noise. I read many of the other reviews about these, and they are primarily compared to the Bose QC headphones. I KNOW that these will not be comparable, but at the same time, I can have 8 pairs of these sent to me for the price of just one set of the Bose. These are very comfortable, and easy to use. I wish there were a volume control on the cord, but that is something that I can add easily later. I have had much more enjoyable flights after purchasing these. They have pretty decent response overall, and fit nicely. The case is nice, and I can even fit my iPod nano 3g in with it. I have used them for about 20 hours and the battery sent with them is still going strong. Overall, a good choice for the price.
Just received my DMP-HD610 and wow is it great! I tried this unit because it had the best cost/meg I could find. The sound quality is great. I recommend this to anyone considering purchasing a Nomad or Archos.
I purchased this camera for my 8 year old daughter. she loves it. she took 96 pictures in the first two days. this camera is very easy to operate. I also puchased a 32 meg compact flash card and a card reader (USB), the camera does not come with USB.
A little small for my big hands, but I bought it for travel use with my notebook. It works quite well, with no discernable lag or drop outs, and fits easily into one of the pockets in the notebook case. My gear isn't color coordinated, so buying one that cost less due to the color made sense to me.I'd recommend this mouse.
Well friends, if you have been searching for a bevy of great features, simplicity of use, great video and audio quality all in a micro-sized package, this unit may be the end of your search.I had spent a great deal of time and effort comparing the various camcorders on the market before I made the move to the JVC Everio GZMG77 2.0MP CCD 30GB HDD Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom several weeks ago. I was looking for a full featured product that would travel well, provide long operational time, give me plenty of built in functionality yet one that didn't bust my budget.This unit has proven itself worthy across the board. The "77" is so small that I find myself forgetting that I am carrying it around in the palm of my hand. When things happen that I want to capture I just flip open the view screen and within a few seconds the "auto on" feature has my camera in hot stand-by ready for action as it unfolds. The (30GB) hard drive has proven sufficient to record a wedding, HS graduation, two trips to the beach, a weekend to Disneyland and stuff around the house with over three hours to spare (all in the ultrafine mode)!Downloading and producing DVD's is a snap and the quality is superb even on my DLPLCD 16:9 format Display at home.If your considering this unit I have a couple of (must have) recommendations for maximum usability with minimum of fuss:First off get additional batteries. The one hour is small and light weight and last me around 45-50 minutes. I purchased two additional batteries. One is rated at 3 hours and the other at 5 hours (a little large on size but great run time)! This gives me more then enough "pocket power".The second recommendation would be to purchase one of the many stand alone battery charges on the market. I ordered a battery and charger package on Amazon (ESPOW - Equivalent JVC BN-VF714, BN-VF714U Battery and AC/DC Charger Set. [ 1400mAh ] ) This charger allows you to charge a battery without having to use the Camcorder itself. This particular model even provides AC or DC charging options.Bottom line... I am very pleased with the JVC "77" and believe you will be too.
I have found the Griffin Powerjolt to be effective, but when I play the iPod while it is connected to the charger (via the iTrip) there is an audible high-pitched whistling that can be sort of annoying. The good news is, the iPod powers up pretty quickly when attached and when the battery life is sufficiently extended I can disconnect the iTrip from the charger and the whistle goes away.
This is sort of an old school item, but it works very well for putting photos into albums and also in putting photos in floating matts. My (young) daughters also prefer this to those thicker gluesticks with glue that doesn't hold as well.
Loved the card and works fine. My only complaint is the tall capacitors used on the board. Not a big deal for the careful but there's always that chance they'll break off and render the card useless. A bit paranoid perhaps but I'm not always careful enough.
I expected this item to provide some sort of padding to protect the GPS unit itself. It doesn't. But beyond that it is large enough to fit my widescreen unit, the power cord with traffic adapter, windshield mount, and the splitter I use to power my phone & GPS with a single outlet. In addition I've got a large pair of spare sunglasses in an outside zippered compartment. This suits my needs and would earn five stars if only there was some padding.
These were cool cuz they were a lot cheaper than buying them in a store. So buy 'em online and save big $.
The Nvidia Geforce 6200 was installed into a DELL Dimension 4600C (2004) computer to replace an Intel 82865G Integrated Graphics Controller and make the computer compatible with the Win7 OS. To install the card it was necessary to use two brackets in two slots: one for the DVI-I 24 Pin & DIM 9 Pin connections, and the other for the DB 15 Pin RGB connection. The extra bracket was supplied by the manufacturer. Installation instructions were provided and were relatively simple to follow. A current driver was downloaded from the Nvidia web site and installed. The Nvidia Geforce 6200 card accomplished what it was purchased for: being able to use all the features of the Win7 OS.
Transferring directly from my camera over USB 2.0 painfully took 10-15 seconds per image (6mp). With this card reader it takes significantly less than a second per image. The only thing I regret is not getting one sooner.
My wife ordered this product which I put together. It had a wobble or play of about 1/2 inch when grasping the top platform and turning. The manufacturer said this was notsupposed to happen. So we received a new cyclinder and base. Replaced. Same problem. Received an entire new unit. Still same problem. There is a ~ 1/2 inch wobble when grasping thetop platform which seems to come from the cyclinder insertion into the top support. The manufacturer/distributor is very nice but just doesn't "get it." This is a nice unit if you can put upwith the "play" in the platform while using your laptop.
This "joystick" is awesome when used in Second Life. It moves, guides and flies your avatar. Even better, it allows you to cam smoothly across the sim, through walls, below the surface and even 100s of meters into the sky. Great for making "movies" or simply for exploring. Highly recommended! (Be sure to watch the Torley Linden tutorials.)
This speaker wire is a great value at this price. The sound quality is great compared to the 24 gauge wire I was using before, and for this price it is well worth the upgrade. The positive and negative portions of the wire are clearly labeled and therefore very easily discernible. 100 feet was plenty for my medium sized room to run along side the floorboards and hides pretty well.The only problem with this cable, as another reviewer commented, is it is not on a spindle and is a little harder to manage, but seriously not a big problem. Do yourself a favor and by this inexpensive great quality cable over any monster cable, unless you like overpriced wires where the differences are not audible to the human ear.
Everything works fine. Reasonable price. Nice design. I think it's a good product.
It does a good job holding the sensor in place. The sensor is recognized easily by the ipod. Does not come loose or fall off the shoe. Just a little bit bulky on the top of the shoe, but you get used to it. It is velcro, so you don't have to unlace your shoe to get it on, and can change it to a different shoe easily.
It's a patch panel.There is just not much to say, exceptfor some reason the #1 position does not work.I can live without one, but it's curious just the same.If I need another, I'll probably buy this again.C.
I mistakenly bought an additional mount because I didn't think one came with my Garmin; my own bad on that.It's the same stand that comes when you purchase a Garmin and I've had no issues beyond that it doesn't stay too long mounted. The suction eventually lessens over time, particularly if there is heat involved (heat makes air expand, defeating the point of suction when initial placement was in a colder environment).
I do agree that there is a failure rate with these discs. Of the 35 I have used, so far 2 have been defective. While I back up all of my photos to 2 separate external hard drives (Lacies), I also do a 3rd back up on these and store these offsite. All in all a very good product. --Lara [...].
I was trying to get my DVI KVM switch to work with my laptop that has a HDMI port. I had problems with VGA to DVI adapters previously so I purchased 3 different (suppossedly) different adapters to find one that worked. I paid different prices for each and when they arrived they were all the same and NONE of them worked with my Laptop.Best of luck..
I bought this cable because of the high reviews it received on amazon. I was going to use it to connect my laptop to my 24" lg lcd monitor. But at 1900x1200 this cable's image reproduction was far worse than the default cable I received with the monitor. There was a slight flickering to the images, and yes I double-checked to make sure the connections were secure.Also, in the image it shows that there is a ferrite core at each end of the cable. But there is only one ferrite core on one end of the cable that I received. This also makes it worse than the default monitor cable I received which has one on both ends.
I ordered the TV and called EGL as soon as their tracking system said it was in town and was able to get a saturday morning delivery, so I got the set a few days earlier then scheduled.The first day I watched some upscaled DVDs and games at 1080p with my xbox360 with vga cable, as well as some over the air HDTV. The picture qualtiy, back levels, and shadow details were great. Upon close inspection my set did have a little bit of bowing, I didn't exactly measure but perhaps .25" inward bowing on the sides. There was also a little bit of rotation to the picture, one corner was perhaps .5" higher than the other. Both of these things were only noticeable when watching letterboxed materials, and when inspecting from 1 foot away. From my couch 12 feet away, the rotation is not noticeable at all, and the bowing only if i really try hard (at first i thought maybe it was my glasses). When watching 16:9 material, the bowing and rotation is not noticeable at all at any distance. Lines and menu seem straight.The OTA antenna reception strength went beyond my expectations. It has a built in antenna amplifier option and it actually works very, very well.This TV would have been a keeper for me, but on the second day the TV started making high pitched buzzing noises when turning on the set. My best guess is that the ballast was having a hard time lighting the lamp and was taking 1 - 3 buzzy attempts before successfully turning on the set. The sounds are definitely abnormal, it sounds like an angry bee is stuck in there. After the set finally turns on, the picture is as good as it was before, only now a low pitched, low amplitude buzzing sound accompanied. In itself this buzzing doesnt sound really bad, if it was like that the first day i might have thought it was a weird but "normal" quirk.I expected the geometry issues, and it didnt turn out to be a problem for me, but the unlucky set I received is causing me to second guess my choice. Previously I had been pretty sold on Samsungs DLPs, but I think I'm going to try out a Toshiba and see how it compares.*edit* It turns out Toshiba is exiting the DLP market and it looks like they've already discontinued their current DLP line.. maybe that wouldn't be the best choice after all.
FASTMAC has a horrible product and even worse yet customer service and technical support. I had placed an order for a FASTMAC battery and then waited 6 months to actually receive the battery. I have NO idea why I was so patient - perhaps hoping this was better than an actual mac battery. I emailed CS several times and was given the run around - that the battery was "on the way" and one day they claimed it was taking so long because they were moving the assembly of this battery back to the US. They claimed the battery was better because it was made in the "USA." Which I had no problem with because I THOUGHT this would be a descent battery....Instead - 4 months later the battery stopped charging. I emailed technical support who gave me a list of things to try and when I did what they had suggested there was no success. Unfortunately I became so used to using my laptop with the charger connected I waited till exactly 20 days after the 1 year warrantey had expired. Then I had Darlene, "the all knowing" at Fast mac offer me 25 % off a new battery and a lecture about how its my fault for waiting and that there was nothing she could do. What a joke!!! I never post reviews but this has been a terrible experience. What a HORRIBLE company and HORRIBLE battery. PLEASE AVOID THIS BATTERY!! I'm going for the standard Mac battery......
These are exactly what I expected and at a better price than I found anywhere else. Of course, if you are some Library of Congress archiver, I have no idea if these are good or bad for pictures in terms of acidity or whatever. I guess I'll let you know in 20 years...watch this site for my update.
This cable works great and is cheaper than you find in the store. I like the snagless design. It's much easier to use than the solid rubber boots found on some cables.
it came brand new! doesn't have any scratch so it's a perfect buy and ideal for your hard drive it protect it a lot.
I plugged it in to my cigarette lighter in my car and it didn't work. My Mazda has two different power outlets and I tried them both - it never turned on. I went to the store and spent $50 on a Belkin that charges my Ipod while it plays it through the radio and it works perfectly.
Great headphones for a child - cushion-y, comfortable, adjustable, light, and just right for my 3-yr old. I purchased them for a portable DVD player to take on a long plane ride. My daughter didn't take well to iPod earphones and kept pulling them out of her ears. These, however, she really liked. Got used to them pretty fast, too. I would recommend this product for a child.
I bought this product because I had heard it would work with a wireless keyboard and mouse. I have the Microsoft Wireless 5000 keyboard and mouse and wanted my new Vista platform desktop to share the mouse, keyboard, monitor, audio and printer with my old reliable XP desktop. It seems to work just fine! There's even an additional usb slot for my external hard drive. Everything is connected and working well.The one thing I had problems with at first was that you have to hold the switch button for two seconds (not just a quick click) if you want ALL of the peripherals to be transferred to the other computer. I managed to miss this point when reading the documentation and couldn't understand why I was getting sound from one computer while the monitor, mouse and keyboard were working with the other. I finally caught that trick but it was easily missed if you're installing in a hurry. The upside is that you can put a CD in one computer and listen while working with a memory hog program on the other computer.I would recommend this product.
Wasted 2 cups of good popcorn trying to make this thing work (according to their instructions). No matter what I tried, it popped a minimum of the kernels and left the majority not popped and on the verge of burning. Cannot wait for it to dry so I can package it up send it back. I gave it one star in error - - it doesn't deserve any stars. For reference: I have a high power microwave so low power was not an issue.
Good headset for the price. Wish it had voice volume control.Especially like the earpiece that easily fits over the ear.
This small cute device is kind of deceiving. I bought it for my mom and she found it difficult to use. The manuel it came with was not very helpful/useful. It also advertises that it holds up to 1000 songs however this is not true. I could barely fit 300 songs. I would not recommend it.
this was a great cd/mp3 player....for about 65 days. I used it very lightly-about 20 minutes a day walking to class, then all of a sudden it won't recognize cds, it always says "no disc." beware of this because amazon won't take exchanges or returns after 30 days, and now I'm out 50 bucks.
I've been using this product for nearly ten years. I wear them to sleep. These are excellent earplugs. They're oh-so-slightly smaller to provide an excellent fit for normal ears. They give superior noise protection if you insert them according to the directions. I always carry an extra pair in my handbag in case I encounter crying children on planes.
Works as described, small and compact. I used it to extended the line out to reach my speakers on my computer and it works well. No cons.
Its hard to find Cassette Stereo Players for cars anymore But this is a great buy for the price . The diplay is very easy to read even in light , with a built in clock . The sound quality is very good ( I had to change my old speakers too) The tape doesnt come off automatically after you shut down the car but thats ok . I had it installed in my Honda Accord 1990 ( great model by the way) whose original one starting making grinding noises . I dont recommend the cheap ones , the installation job was expensive (professional) and you dont want to do it again . Cructhfield service was excellent delivery and feedback
I saved over $1,200 by purchasing this item vice having an electician wire, bury the wire-cables underground, and hook-up a control switch to my outdoor shed. With the remote, I now can control the power to the shed without leaving the comfort of my home. Also, I saved plenty of money and now have an upset electrician!
I like how Navigon decided for the consumer that they do not need a MP3 player and that it is unnecessary. If you are going some where and have a car full of people you might want to have the music playing plus you need to hear voice directions, while having it piped through your stereo via the auxiliary jack. That is how Garmin, Mio and Lowrance do it, and it gives it a factory feel.The music mutes you get voice directions then the music plays again. I guess Navigon does not know how to do it like that. Even the Seimons Pocket Loox plays MP3 and pictures and video for $149.99This is a nice GPS unit. I like the POI icons on the road, and the search options. The routing is ok. The mount is very good because you don't need a mounting bracket. The POI's as Navigon says are the ones that are necessary. So I guess that is why you do not have a lot of different stores, only the ones you need when traveling., which would probably be greater than a one hour trip, so why would this unit not have a MP3 player?Pros- Nice design. The bayonet mounting . Free lifetime traffic. Zaget POIs. Graphics. Lane indicators. Reality view. And POI icons on the screen to show you what is ahead when you don't know because you are in a different city. Auto zoom, it widens the field of view so you can see your surrounding area. Ok routing. It will show the names of some POIs on the road as you travel. This is good for impromptu stops.Cons- $400.00 and no MP3 player. No Multimedia. At this level of a GPS unit there should always be multimedia so the consumer has the option to use it or not. Some people use these things for long distance travel and not just drives around their local area to find a address. I have in my family the MIO 520, Garmin 350 and Lowrance 350 & 250. They all have full multimedia functions, they play music pause the music voice speaks than the music continues, the MIO & the Lowrance have separate voice volume levels. Maps should be installed in flash memory, but you can buy a higher SD card so not too bad.As you can guess my problem with the Navigon 7100 is with lack of multimedia, all the other top companies are incorporating it. Let the consumer decide if they want to use it or not. The Navigon 7100 would have had a higher rating. Maybe Navigon will include multimedia in a firmware update.So far the Navigon 7100 is very reliable,no glitches.After using for awhile I recommend, and give it 4-stars.
Not much to say, does what it is designed to do. Aluminum case with rubber surfaces on the inside. Indentations for 8 memory stick duos and 8 regular memory sticks. Memory sticks seem well protected and more importantly, all in one place.
Purchased this television about a month ago and have been enjoying it. The HD and Blu-Ray pictures are outstanding in clarity and depth. I was concerned about the clouds and lo and behold there they were. Some films that are very dark are difficult to watch such as the "Saw" films. Other's that don't have stellar DVD transfers are very, grainy...close to unwatchable. The Godfather is a good example of this. If you are purchasing this to get the best HD picture, you can't miss. As to regular programing and regular DVD's it can take some getting used to.Cheers
I've had no problems with this harddrive enclosure. My drive fit perfectly, and it's been working great ever since. Juding by some of the other reviews, I guess some people like to swap harddrives often with the one in the enclosure. My recommendation for that is to buy a simple IDE to USB adapter and a 115 volt hard drive power adapter. Otherwise, this one should do the trick!
This ink cartridge arrived quickly, well packaged in a box, just like in the store.The date of manufacture was current (not old stock).It was the normal (large) size, as expected. (not the smaller "starter" cartridge that some others sell).The price is right, and I did not have to drive to the store to get it.Ordering on line saves me a lot of time/gas, and gives me more choices, as well as the advantage of the product reviews, that help me make better purchases (avoid lemons).Thanks to all the Amazon reviewers who contribute to the public's hunger for good advice and the desire to reward good venders/products with our hard earned dollars.
Spent a long time researching before I bought. I had a Kodak easyshare that took such bad pictures I was surprised and shocked they would sell such a bad camera. Love this one so far. Feels solid and sturdy, small enough to carry easily in small purses (or my Pelican Box for on the water)Picture quality is great and very user friendly. I know there are cameras with more options but easy point and click use was my priority after picture quality. Very happy so far.
This XM auto cassette adapter works as expected and it sounds great for my MP3 player. I would recommend it
I had written a very negative review, but fortunately after I upgraded the firmware to the latest version 2.0.0.8 it has been running without so much as a glitch for 6 months. So, with the latest firmware this is actually a good versatile product and I would buy it again or recommend it.===========Old Review==========I was a happy user for about two weeks, wondering at all the negative reviews here. Then this morning to my utter amazement I discovered that I had been running an open wireless network for the last few days!Let me repeat this. This piece of garbage on its own reverted my wireless connection to open _unencrypted_ (not even WEP), broadcast SSID! I hope you understand that this is much much much worse than simply locking up or even catching fire.I also found that it seemingly at random loses other settings too.So, to recap, when it works it works great, but it loses pieces of its configuration which causes parts of it to stop functioning or to revert to no security.
The great thing about upgrading technology late, is it seems that much more amazing. G level wireless wasn't reaching the whole apartment. Now, there's no problem. The Browser interface is much better than Linksys. There are wizards for setup, though they didn't seem very useful for OS X, and you can save your setting to disk. It partially replaced a Linksys WCG200 Gateway, which needed to be reset almost every day; the wireless just failed after about 2 years.
I'm chiming in after 5 years of using these speakers. I bought my system at Best Buy 5 years ago when I started accumulating a lot of digital music and wanted better speakers than my basic Harmon Kardons. The first set did not work for more than a week (left channel went out for some reason) so I took them back to Best Buy for an exchange, feeling a bit of trepidation over whether I had spent a lot of money for junk. The second system though has been superb. I've had it for five years, moved numerous times and set it up repeatedly and have had absolutely zero problems. It has incredibly pure and clean sound for music listening, and unbelievably good sound for DVD movies, streaming Netflix etc. I have a Turtle Beach sound card in my computer so that is part of the equation also but the combination is superb - I can't imagine anything sounding any better for less than a thousand bucks.I also found the on/off switch to be quite cumbersome since it is mounted at the very back of the subwoofer but fixed that by using a switch tap (has a switch like a light switch on your wall) plugged into my power strip, then the subwoofer plugs into the switch tap. I just leave the power switch ON for the subwoofer and flip the switch on the switch tap - right beside the computer on the power strip - to turn the system on and off. Perfect and simple.I absolutely love this system and would buy another without hesitation if anything should happen to my trusty five-year-old setup. I'm actually thinking of buying another just to have for backup in case Klipsch decides to quit making these for some reason.Five stars all the way - other than the weird power switch at the back of the subwoofer (easily fixed as described above) I can think of NO negatives. Just amazing sound in a very attractive package at a reasonable price.
I received my power cord for my Sony H-3 camera within 5 days of ordering. It works perfectly and charges my lithium battery as designed. Now when I'm at an event and my battery get low I do not have to shut my camera down and remove the battery and plug it in to get a charge. I can now plug up and keep shooting. This is great.I would definitely refer this product to others.
Got this for my 50mm as protection. Its well constructed and no issues with image quality. I was a little concerned with the thickness, but no vignetting with my lens. Get one!!!update (July 2010). Am disappointed with this filter. After some use I have noticed that the glass does not seem to be clean no matter what I do. Used all sorts of cleaners etc but no effect. Have been leaving it on instead of a lens cap, but I take it off before shooting. Have recently acquired a Nikon NC filter that is head and shoulders above this...and well worth the price. Lesson learned. Will not make this mistake again!!!
I did a lot of research before buying this LCD and so far am very happy with it. Set-up was so easy that I didn't even have to tell it to search for the channels...it did it itself! Picture quality is great and even good on the non-high def channels. I have it hooked up to Time Warner Cable with DVR and it's great. I like the features the TV has and the number of options for viewing. Has both picture and sound presets that are adjustable.The sound is fine (the surround sound option is good), but I punched it up by hooking up a good sound system with extra speakers. And that gives me the option of using just the TV sound or a combination of the 2 systems. You should use an HDMI cable for hookup to cable service as others have stated. You can buy one at the Panasonic website for $55. And yes another HDMI hookup would have been nice, but then you can't beat the price of less than $1000 when all the stores here are charging $1300.I had my qualms about ordering such an expensive and large item on-line but have always had good customer service from Amazon, so I took the plunge. No regrets. Eagle, the shipping service, was good. They even unpacked it and put it on my stand after moving my old (heavy) TV off for me. Nice guys who got a tip. I will update this if I have any problems, but for now am a happy camper with this TV.(The cheap extended warranty from N.E.W. Company is questionable. It took Amazon intervening (which I appreciated) to get them to send me the warranty paperwork so I am wondering if I need a repair if they will be there. Amazon has assured me they will be. And of course that has nothing to do with Panasonic who I totally trust to back their one year warranty.)
I read several reviews before I purchased this for my wife, and the reviews were right! The JBL blew the Bose system away with superior bass, and at a cost of about half of the price of the Bose. Plus, we get comments from friends because of its unique design. Very pleased with the JBL Loudspeaker!
I love this DVD player! This is the best value, it comes with a case, every cable you will need, two sets of headphones, and a headphone splitter to make two headphone jacks! I am a gamer on the road, and so I used its A/V ports a lot! If you want to play games with it though, find a Female to Female A/V Adapter to connect your system to the player. I highly reccomend this to just about anyone who wants a solid DVD player for a good price!
This has been a lifesaver. I got this just before moving to a big city and have used it so much for job hunting and learning my way around. It is very easy to use; I have still never used the manual! The touch screen is easy to use. My husband has a GPS included in his car, but we both prefer this one because it's easier to use and it doesn't "speak" unless necessary. We've also really enjoyed the "attractions" option while travelling because it finds us hotels and places to eat, then takes us there! I don't think we'll use a paper map again any time soon. Also, I was told that the Garmin brand products have more complete maps than the competition; I don't know how true that is, but I haven't been steered wrong yet!
I have always been hesitant about spending over $50.00 for a wired pair of headphones. In my experience, the plug and connecting cord have always been a major weakness in this type of product. Until now. The solid, quality construction of these headphones does not end with the part you place in your ear. The connector and wiring is of the same quality. Solid connector and sturdy wiring make this product a great value for the price. I finally feel justified paying more for a quality set of headphones.
I love this camera. I have several small digital's (Pentax A-10 and W10) but wanted something to replace my Nikon 8008 film camera. The D80 is the ticket. All of my AF Nikon lenses work with this camera, so I could save money and purchase this model instead of a cheaper one. Bonus; the camera is so easy to learn to use.
Not a whole lot you can say about a triod case except that this one is well made and protected my tripod during a recent trip to the islands. Works well and should out live me,,,ofcourse at 70 that's not saying much.
Quite good - but suffers from Apples xenophobia in that they will not let you sync with other computers other than the one that you initially sync with.Needs to be solid state rather than the disk with moving parts that it has to avoid jumping when it is jarred.Produces great music and there are many adapters for it.Video can only play mpeg4 files which is quite a restriction but quality is good.
Has great sound range, better bass and highs than most in ear headphones but eventually they failed like almost all in ear headphones I've had. The wire broke down near the male plug from too much bending and wear and one of the speakers stopped recieving a signal.
So I purchased this kit for my wife's '07 Taurus. She has a long commute and enjoys listening to podcasts and audiobooks via her mp3 player. Previously, I'd been using the PIE adapter that is so very popular. You can see it here:[...]However, I had TWO of these units fail on me. On both units, one of the channels just quit working. Crutchfield wouldn't replace them, as there is only a 90 day warranty on them. So I went in search of a more permanent and reliable solution.Thus, I found myself looking at the Metra kit. I picked up for what I think is a good price (under $70) and I had some gift cards for Best Buy leftover from Christmas so I went online and picked up a relatively low-end Pioneer Head Unit that has an AUX input on the front plate and rear RCA inputs.The install went very easily, make sure you have the loop things for pulling out the stock head unit. Running the wires to the trunk was not hard at all, and it was actually very easy installing the Pioneer HU into the Metra unit since it was all out of the car when you do it. The overall fit is very snug and tight in the car, and it all works very well. The plastic its made of doesn't match the original unit, but then, I wasn't expecting a beautiful amazing piece of equipment. I wanted functional, and it is.Overall, I would readily recommend the Metra Kit to ANYONE with a Taurus / Sable along with an affordable aftermarket head unit. In the end, its reliable money well spent.
This is clearly not a retractable telephone cord. It doesn't fit the handset or the base of the phone. I am tired of my cord getting tangled. That is what I was looking for. It is being returned. It should say it is a MODEM cord, not a phone cord.
I purchased this product in December 2007, it worked OK for a couple weeks, then developed problems where it would not turn off nor work properly. Even taking the battery off would not completely "reset" it. Exchanging it for new one was not an option as Amazon no longer carried the unit. I decided to send it to the Thomson Exchange Center for a replacement unit as outlined in the warranty information. I sent in on Dec 27 and to date have heard nothing back from them. I sent a letter on Feb 7 and again not reply so far. There is no phone number listed for warranty help. Very dissapointed in RCA product.
Hi.., I ask for Sony MagnetoOptica EDM-4800B (LIKE THE PICTURE) and you send me EDM-4800C !!
Bought several of these over the years: they work great. Highly recommended, very portable and, when traveling light, also use for music via my laptop.
Great packaging, but lets face it, if it arrives ok, who cares about the box size.. Plug it in, done. except....i had to yell to get any recognition from it. went through all the pc settings i can find to make changes if applicable but still, have to yell to be heard using this mic...bad purchase...Also, in the user manual, it says using a windows operating system of Win 98, ME, and XP, so this must be old old since i have windows 7. I re-read the info on this from Amazon, didnt say anything about operating systems so it may be no good for my pc...nice to know after the fact...
The sole reason that I bought this device was to have a quick and easy way to setup RAID 1 at home. I don't need to run a multimedia or a web server on this. I personally don't get the reason to setup RAID 0, maybe others do, I just don't. I was rather happy with the device for about months. Then we had a snowstorm in my area and they cut off the power. When the power came back, I realized that one of the hard drives had failed (the NAS actually sent me the email notice I had setup). I was thinking "great, I'll get to test my raid 1"(not the right time to test it :-) ). It turned out that both hard drives were giving failures, but I was able to access my data and make a safe copy of it. However, when I inserted a new drive in, the RAID didn't proceed to make a copy on the new drive. It would just remain stuck on 90% recovery and then go back from the beginning and back to 90% again. I waited a couple of days and called customer support. They told me that I need to leave the device alone for up to a week. Well, I left it for a week and when I checked back on it, it was still experiencing the same issue. In hindsight, I'm pretty confident that the device is the reason why the hard drives failed. I mean how often do two hard drives fail simultaneously? I did some searching online and found out that other people had the same problems as me. Apparently the device tends to damage the hard drives when it loses power-not a great quality for a backup device to have. I also read many reviews for people that had issues with the RAID 1 recovery. The password troubles with windows machines that the other reviewer describes are true too, that just didn't bother me too much.I looked on ebay and some of these run about $30 used, so I won't even bother selling it, though I can't think of any good use for it ATM.In conclusion, if you want to hack the device, go for it. I wouldn't trust it with my data and RAID 1 should definitely not even be advertised. Unfortunately, I haven't found a better alternative yet, since most of the other RAID devices don't make sense to me in the financial aspect. It's probably best to get a hold of an old desktop, throw in some hard drives and setup RAID with Linux yourself than buying one of these junk devices.
No quality problems here! Went together fast - works exactly as intended.Looks nice as the light wood matches that of my light wood chair (lucky me).This does come in two other colors (walnut and a dark oak I think) but theyare both sold out right now, so if you don't want this color - check around andwait (Amazon carried the walnut at one time.) Very nice invention. I don'tthink it's overpriced as long as the quality and function is 100% great.Measure your chair - however I can't see how it wouldn't fit nearly anychair with arms. Chair depth must be significant...you can't use this ona desk/office chair with arms. Think lazy boy sized chair or any couch.Totally adjustable. Now all my friends have them.Even works well for the bed as you can easily tilt the table to your needs.Just lower the bolts in front to do that.Don't forget to use a little hammer to pound in / secure the screws beforeyou turn the plastic bolts on them. I almost forgot! Even that was a cinch.Wish something else so useful would be made too! Anything!Simple solutions are the best. The only improvement would be to make itfoldable somehow - with a lock open and lock closed feature...but thisis good enough.Easy peasy. Happy here.
It fit perfect on my Panasonic lumix fz35 and I haven't noticed much of a difference with the pictures I take. All I know is that it keeps my lens safe.
Large capacity, quality product with soft slips, easy to load and unload without fear of scratching your favorite cd. I was skeptical before purchase, however I was pleasantly surprised when I recieved it. I do not know how these people are making money. They are selling this at a fraction of the price that most large capacity cd wallets go for. I am telling everyone I know about this while it lasts, truly a great deal.$15.99 after the $10 rebate, you actually only pay $5.99 plus shipping. I have purchased many bigger and greater things off amazon, but I have been more happier to have gotten such a great product at such a great deal, which makes this purchase one of my top acquistions from amazon.com.
I bought this camera after returning an hp 3.2. This camera is so much more than I imagined. I am so happy with this camera. It takes better pics at 2.0 than the hp took at 3.2. The camera dock is wonderful and so easy to use. I love knowing that it is charging all the time and I dont have to wait til the rechargeables wear out before recharging them again. For the price, this is an awesome camera!!
it did not work.it was used and beat up.cost more to return it. I emailed the supplier. i have not heard a response from them. It has been over a week that I emailed him. I will never purchase anything from this person. The was not even a return to label to ship it back. I am out of the money because it will cost more for me to ship back.
Description of this Tamron lense was accurate--excellent condition. Delivery was prompt. The lense operates smoothly and produces quality pictures. This one lense allows me to take a ranges of pictures with my Konica-Minalta Maxuum 5 in both low and bright light conditions so that I don't have to take multiple lenses along. Well pleased with this purchase of a used lense.
I originally purchased a Samsung laser printer and a D-link wireless printer router thinking that I would soon have a wireless printer setup. I spent a day and half with on the phone with tech support, trying four different printers with the router before I gave up and took them both back. That's when I went with this Brother model with built-in networking. I had it setup and connected to my own wireless network in less than 10 minutes after receiving it. Wish I would have gone with this first!
Just what we needed and we could not beat the price. We do not have to charge at home connected to the computer anymore.
Wish there was a built in video viewer. Also the unit gives great directions with no hassle inputing street address. The millions of points of interest is the best feature.I take this to gym and use it as a mp3 player.BiraRai
I'm a "push here dummy" camera person, although it's a running joke in my family just how many pictures I take. This camera takes lovely pictures even for me. I particularly appreciate the LCD display. When not in use, it is folded against the back of the camera with the display facing in and thus protected. When the camera is on, you can twist it to be visible from the front of the camera, pull it out to the side, push it flat against the back of the camera, or leave it in place and save some battery.I bought this without having actually handled it; it is somewhat bigger than most digital cameras although not cumbersome. My biggest complaint, and something that would have made me reconsider buying it, is just how long the lag actually is between pushing the button and taking the picture. I read about it, but it just didn't seem like such a big deal. And it probably isn't, if you are shooting landscapes and posed pictures, or if you are really good at predicting what is going to happen in 3 seconds. However, if you generally photograph younger kids or pets, try this one out in person before you buy, and decide if you can work around that delay. The pictures are wonderful, but they may not be the ones you were wanting to get.
I got this from TheFactoryDepot and what a rip off. First theyover charged me, then they take 2 weeks to get it to me, theneverything I burn will not play in any of my DVD players. Ieven got the Memorex DVDs from TheFactoryDepot and they arrivedwith scratches. I don't know what's wrong. It seems likeeverything I get from TheFactoryDepot is either defective ora piece of junk.
I purchased my Canon camera with the intetion of buying the waterproof case, we do a lot kayaking and snorkeling and now diving. The case was GREAT !!! We just got back from Jamaica and being able to take these wonderful pictures and have them in the quality of a digital camera and not that of a disposable was fantastic. Also being able to download our pics every night and look at them was pricless.We went to Dunns River Falls and I was taking shot after shot while the other people without a case could only look on as I captured everything.On my dive ( my first ) I got many beautiful shots even though I was really more concerned about making sure that I kept breathing. :)I even had some other divers approach me under water and ask me to get a shot of them !!!The controls are well placed and easy to use, the hood for the LCD is great, well worth the money.
Cisco products are always great. This product was for home office use and the fan is a bit loud in a smaller office. If you don't mind white noise it is alright but if you need quite this product is not for you. It is not like an airplane taking off but you do notice it.
are you reading reviews for ink ? I mean do you have a printer that fits this thing ? well you have no option and Amazon's service cant be beaten just buy it already! darn it..
Gorilla Automotive 7017 Motorcycle Alarm with 2-Way Paging SystemEasy to install, some pieces of equipment are easier then others, however was able to find a solution.Once installed, the only thing is programing your remote not all that difficult as well.Great product which I would of purchased one sooner.Thanks
I'm a college student and need something to carry around my papers and other files such as (mp3s, pictures, school work). I bought this for 25 dollars including the 15 dollar rebate. So far, it's really small and fits in my key chain perfectly. I use it often to transfer music and documents from the computer lab to my laptop. The transfer speed is pretty fast, it takes about 7 mins total to transfer all 512mb, perhaps a little longer depending on the number of files. For small files that are between 0-200mb, it takes seconds to transfer, which is very convenient when you're on the go. Two other colorful (pink and teal/green-blue covers are provided). This is one of the best deals you can get. 512mb for 25 bucks is pretty nice although I have heard that you could get the Pony 1gb for 20 including rebate if you're lucky to find it on sale. I had two SanDisk 256mb Cruzers (lost them) and they worked well, but since I lost them, I decided to get this one. Twice the memory and twice as small. Good stuff.
I've had no problems with this popper when using 3 different microwaves - a stainless steel Panasonic Inverter Microwave, a high-powered GE Microwave, and a tiny (600 watt, I believe) microwave. Each of them worked fine and still work. No problems there.The popcorn always pops full and crisp and doesn't burn. If you happen to add too much oil, you can simply not use the bottom rung of popcorn, since it is liberally coated in the oil.Way better than microwave popcorn (less salt, no hydrogenated oils required, you can pronounce all the ingredients) and more flavorful than air popped corn.
I purchased this product because it offered more processing power & memory than others in similar price range.First one I received had to be returned because of defective LCD.Second one I received had different brand DVD-ROM which caused some problems (not recognizing CD's after I put them in) at first but now it seems to be working.The real problem with this machine is that it is made to work only with the software package that Compaq provides (WinXp Home Edition package).My work requires that I use Windows 2000 as well as XP Pro, so I installed them both. This computer does NOT work well with Windows 2000. The system simply freezes, or hangs with little or no warning, and the only way to get out of it is to turn the power off and on again. I tried the same kind of work on my old Dell Inspiron - it does crash sometimes but can be recovered by pressing CTL-ALT-DEL (never freezes like Compaq does), thus you rarely loose your unsaved work. Maybe it has to do with the Duron processor because the machine tends to get very hot sometimes (a lot hotter than my other Pentium-based laptops).Compaq lists only a couple of drivers & updates on their website (mouse and modem drivers). Beware: Windows 2000 (and even XPPro, if you're installing your own copy) won't recognize this machine's video & audio cards. Even Windows Update site doesn't have the drivers listed for these devices, so you're on your own once you get out of default-factory-installed software environment.I wish Compaq had better support - Dell lists virtually every drivers and updates you need for almost any operating systems including Linux.Bottom line: This is an OK product if you are a casual user and intend to use it the way Compaq wants you to use. If you like using it the way you want to, don't buy this one (especially if you're concerned with reliability & compatibility issues).The only thing I liked about this computer is the JBL speaker system, but I wish they had spent more money on other components such as mainboard and video card instead.Oh and one more thing, this doesn't have on board microphone and infrared.. just letting you know.
I love the MP on this camera and especially the color. I did buy it for the color too. This is my first digital camera and I was new at it so one day I accidentally deleted all my pictures that were on the memory card. That was my silly mistake, not the camera's. I was hoping there was an automatic backup to the memory card but there wasn't. There's a backup but you'd have to run it yourself and I hadn't been doing that. Which now that I know is good to have because it can back up over 300 pictures or more.It's not so good to use indoors unless I just don't know how to set it because I tried different settings and still couldn't take good pictures, which led to me pressing all kinds of buttons and deleting my pictures.Other than that I like it. It's not superslim if you need a slim camera but it's not bulky too.
If you need blurred pictures,and very slugish response from a camera...this camera is perfect for you!you'll need lots of batteries too the LCD eats all your power up quick.
this 6ft HDMI cable works perfect, cant tell the difference between this and other monster cables I have used. FYI, quality may change if using a cable over 6ft.
These earphones are just as loud as any overly priced ipod earphones and are even better. They have the best bass with clear voices so you dont just hear a thrashing noise with barely any singing in the background,also one important thing I almost forgot was that they are LOUD.Now sound volume is an important factor for people who go through busy streets,bus and train passagers, or even joggers(sweat resistant) who want to block out the outside noises from disturbing them.It completly closes you in to only your music and can even be hard to realize when someone is calling you.I was suprised to get such a great pair of earphones for such a cheap price. I am really pleased with them and if you buy them you definetly will too.
With the cost of printers coming down, it would make more sense to buy a new printer that gets a better Cost-Per-Copy (CCP) than it is to buy OEM brand ink cartridges. Lexmark cartridges do not like refills - the quality is heavily degraded when doing so.
This is a great product!!! Shipping was fast and I got a great low price...
I waited for the 3rd gen nano to be released to purchase the 2nd gen(cheaper) and replace my 1st gen nano. Extremely small, great sound, and plenty of space for my music. Happy with purchase.
This product is easy to install and adjust if you misalign it. The only thing I had a problem with was keeping lint from underneath the protector, which leaves a tiny bubble where the lint is, even after I cleaned my Kindle Fire with the lint free cloth provided and air in a can. The reason it got 4 stars is because it had two small, like children's, fingerprints on the sticky side when it arrived from the seller. I would purchase this item again due to the good quality and price.
For the price I paid, I got what it was worth. It is a very basic model. The pull out antenna's bend easy so watch out for that. Works OK for my needs. Shipping was good, got in the time stated, no problem there at all.
This is at least the third time I've bought this exact set (95078).Not all DVDs are equal and these are in the upper echelon.
Works great, no need for the super expensive cables. Good length to work itself around in the back of your tv and reach other components. Buy them, plug them in, and forget about them. Always a plus when you can do that.
I owned the older model before but it finally klunked out and was time to get a new one. (Old one was 6 years old). The ball glides more freely and do not get the dust build up on the sensors like I did with the old one. I had to use an optical mouse while waiting for this to arrive. I had aching wrists every night. Now I am back to my normal happy wrists again. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has to do detail work and finds optical mice cumbersome.
Found out after 30 days that I had ordered the wrong product. Can not return to buy.com as there is something in the return policy that it must be returned directly to the manufacturer. Contacted them and got a quick reply. Sent the information they asked for and now am still waiting.This product is definately not for home computers, but for work stations. Not an easy time returning for exchange or refund as the process is still not completed and not sure yet if I will get an exchange or refund.
I ordered this CD Changer with some hesitation due to the other reviews. But, I have had nothing but great experience with Denon (0 failures in 17 years of components).Mine has arrived and installed beautifully. My only "complaint" is that it's very wide and just barely clears the opening in my system rack.
It would be nice if Kodak indicated whether or not the bag included in this set is the same as the &quot;Essential&quot; bag since the pictures do not appear to be similar
Be careful. I've spent 4 hours in 'live chat' with their technical support to make this thing work. And it won't do what I need it to do. First, be careful -- it must be plugged directly into the wall socket(it won't work plugged into a power strip) and it needs a main USB port in the back of your computer unit (front, side, or alternate USB ports won't work -- less power to alternate USB ports they said). And you have to download a 'PRO' version of the software hidden on their website in order to back-up your entire computer system. Be careful of folders within folders. Selecting individual files is very cumbersome and doesn't always capture the folders within folders. And, if you need to back-up another computer across a network -- this won't do it. According to Iomega tech support, Iomega doesn't have any product that backs up another computer over a network. Be careful. This is accurate -- but other printed things by Iomega don't pan out.
Look at the reviews and error message documents. Even after I knew what I was getting into, the theme seemed to be: Once you get it going it's fine. On a secured Wi-Fi? Forget it. Unsecured; it keeps timing out. I had a competent network engineer in my office who worked on it for 4 hrs and we both eventually gave up.The Netgear is no good for me because employees will hit the reset button and screw it up for days at a time. So I reluctantly went with a Linksys and it seemed fine for weeks until someone hopped on with a Netgear card and screwed it. I bought a Linksys card and crossed my fingers.The router is alright if you don't mind calling somebody, BUT THE RELAY/EXTENDER IS WHOLLY UNUSABLE.
Replaced a D-Link router that started to fail intermittently even after a number of recycles.Got the product when expected. Upgraded to the lates firmware as recommended on other reviews. Configuration was a breeze. I have not loaded the accompanying SW yet.I use ACLs and QoS for video. Will configure a VLAN when I setup for a nailed down VPN connecion back to the office.Overall, a good experience so far.
This unit works great to test even the latest (?) power supplies. It saved me quite some headaches and time in PC repairs.
People who have troubles with equipment are always the most vocal, but usually account for a very small percentage of the overall number of users. I own a Formac display as above, and it was even a return that I got a bit cheaper. I have nothing but praise for it. It is a beautiful display, and images look vibrant clear and very crisp. I work in 3D imaging and graphics every day, and this monitor has been perfect. Worth every penny. Even better if you can get it for cheap.I am sorry for the few that have problems, and I don't know about customer support as I've never ever had to use them. But don't write off these monitors based upon the negative reviewers here.
Versatile and very effecient speedlight. Tested it at night, during the day for fill. Great digital pic. Fast recovery.
I purchased one in March, by May it was in for repair for cracked internal LCD this somehow happened after it spent an evening in a pocket in the hard leathercase that I purchased with it. The wanted me to pay $67.00 to fix it. Read following transcript!! Note mine wasn't the 1st one.Welcome to Cowon America's live chat support. How can we assist you today?Tony Esposito:RE RMA29835 What did I do to break the D2 I sent in for repair? Please tell me so I don't do it again.Technical Support Team4:well i really can't sayTechnical Support Team4:the internal lcd was crackedTechnical Support Team4:so something caused thatTechnical Support Team4:we wouldn't know unless we were thereTony Esposito:Like what it was in my pocke in the case.Tony Esposito:hello you ar customer service aren't you?Technical Support Team4:that is correctTony Esposito:I expect some kind of intelligent answer as this is an MP3 player that was sitting in a suit jacket it pocke in a PROTECTIVE case soled by your comapny I am accused of cracking the internal L:CD. PI yo maintain that please tell me what I did wrong.Technical Support Team4:there is nothing I can tell you regarding thatTechnical Support Team4:all we know is what the condition of it was when we received itTony Esposito:With no damaged from the outside in correct!Tony Esposito:hello, you are tech support ? There was no damage from the out side inward correct?Technical Support Team4:i am not sureTechnical Support Team4:we do not handle the actual repairsTony Esposito:why don't you check the recordsTechnical Support Team4:i am not doubting what you are sayingTony Esposito:i think you areTony Esposito:are you giving me support ?Technical Support Team4:correctTony Esposito:well??????????????? It hink you are doubting what I am saying. There was no damage from the outside inward this means that either the unit is faulty or poorly constructed. I think I would know as for the past 20 some years I have worked on electronic systems and unitsTony Esposito:helloTechnical Support Team4:helloTechnical Support Team4:yes i am reading your commentsTony Esposito:thank you, at least I know here is some one that cares about doing their jobTechnical Support Team4:i understand what you are sayingTony Esposito:so why am I paying for a repair on a falty unit?Technical Support Team4:as we do at times receive players which have that exact symptomTechnical Support Team4:where the outside screen is fineTechnical Support Team4:but there is a crack on the actual lcdTechnical Support Team4:however our policy with such mattersTony Esposito:sounds to me like you have a design problemTechnical Support Team4:is that is a user caused problemTechnical Support Team4:no matter if they said they did or did notTechnical Support Team4:so i do not have any control over thatTony Esposito:I will tell you what I am not paying and will take other options. If you wish to keep it I guesss you will but I will do what I have to do.Technical Support Team4:okayTechnical Support Team4:you may refuse serviceTechnical Support Team4:that is up to the customerTony Esposito:good niteTechnical Support Team4:i am simply making you aware of our policy when it comes to these mattersTechnical Support Team4:Thank you for using Cowon America's live support service. We hope the information provided was helpful for you. If you have any further questions you may visit our website and browse our Knowledgebase to search for answers in the future.
Very good VHF. The sound is great, simple operation, but doesn't have a basic battery charge indicator. I didn't use yet up to the total discharge of the battery, and don't know if it has any notice about charging need.
over heats at times but cant beat the price!! and doesnt happen all the time just if you use it longer than 20 minutes or so
We bought one of these batteries for my step-son's laptop. It was delivered quickly - and we used regular shipping - and fit perfectly. We've had no problems at all. Good product; good company.
I brought the Targus with good faith and told it would definitely, without a doubt work with my Toshiba Pocet PC e355. When trying to install would not work, so contacted store I brought it from and found I needed to upgrade the software, and told it was definitely compatable. Looking on the Targus site, the PDA was listed as compatible. I upgraded the software as suggested... Last time I went onto the Targus site...it is still compatable...it still has not installed properly on the PDA and continues to display an error with the beaming function.
I've had these headphones for about 2 months now and I am very satisfied. The active noise cancellation works great on an airplane or at the gym without the clunky over-the-ear headphones you'd have to use otherwise. My only gripe is how they divided the cord (with the battery pack/active noise button). The clip barely reaches my belt so I sometimes have to clip on my shirt.
although the installation kit was perfect and the XM radio module was working the interface unit was bad. My installer had an interface unit in stock and i had that installed along with the rest of the kit I purchased from amazon. I'm still waiting for the credit on the kit I returned.
I got one of these for christmas and I gotta tell ya its a wonderful little piece of technology. Now lets get a few things cons out of the way first. It does take awhile to sync up to your computer so you will have to be patient when first using it. Turning off the auto-sync was a bit of a pain and the zune software is a little hard to figure out at first but once you get the ball rollings it makes alot of sense.Its missing alot of those other features the IPOD has such as the calendear and mini games but I don't know about you but I use MP3 players for music not to play games. Sure it also plays videos but neither this nor the Ipod screen really make that a good experience at all. My favorite feature is the screen and how it allows space for up to five albums at a time to show on screen along with the album art. Being able to see all my album art makes me giddy and truly feels like I am taking my CD collection with me where ever I go.The ear phones it comes with are pretty good and they even include a magnet to keep them from tangling up in your pocket or bag. One review mentioned that that the Zune doesn't keep your place when you turn it off but thats simply not true. When you turn it back on you'll be back at the menu screen just press the back button and you'll go right back to where you left off. Its light weight, smooth, and the screen is B-E-A-utiful! Its the perfect anti-ipod device although it has alot of the same frustrating restrictions as the IPOD. Why must I keep all these MP3 files on my computer in order to have then on my MP3 player? Come on now! Its a storage device for goodness sakes! Another pet peeve of mine is that it came with alot of preloaded crap that I had to delete and the auto-sync feature is a pain in the [...].The click pad works better for me then the Ipod's click wheel because I don't have to worry about scrolling past my song or having to slowly creep my thumb to get to the sound level that I want. The click wheel just isn't as exact because its too sensitive, the Zune touch pad does the job without all that nonsense.If you are thinking of getting a Zune and don't mind the little quirks I mentioned above then you'll love it.
I have had mine for over a year and have had no problems what-so-ever. For those that have had problems I would like to know if you tried:1) Lowering the MTU to 14922) Lowering the fragmentation threshold to 23063) Lowering the RTS threshold to 2304I am so pleased that I ordered a second router to use as a repeater to expand my network. We'll see if my praise continues after I get the second one.
I was not sure if this would be a good buy or not. I wanted to purchase my spouse an auto 150-500 MM lens for our anniversry. I was going to get the Sigma, but they ran out of stock right before I was to order. I saw this one snd read a review where it worked good on the Nikon D-90. I was worried how stable it would be and if the auto focus would work okay, since it uses the camera's motor and does not come on the lens. It's a little hard on the camera batteries this way, but so far so good. My spouse is satisfied.
Dvd's are OK.But the packaging was poor.The cover box was broken and 3 dvd's are cratched.
I bought this case for the following reasons: 1) Does not leave the screen exposed; 2) cover flips open downward and out of the way; 3) looks good.Unfortunately, the magnets that hold the cover closed are (must be) quite weak. Because of this, the cover flips open many times when I brush against things, and dangles there until I notice it and close it. As a result, this case doesn't protect the screen as much as I would like it to.A final issue: yesterday, the belt clip broke, after about four months of service. I'm hoping that I can find a replacement.In summary, I like this case in principle, but in actual use, it hasn't quite met my expectations.
Bag looks good quality and heavy duty and only time will prove whether what I feel now is true or not. But first opinion about the handles can be nothing other than "bad, worse, or even crazy". Maybe the design was for good intentions that the player can be hung between to bucket seats do that two kids can watch one play simultaneously. But getting the handle setup is not an easy task at all. Too much precision needed!Giving a 3 star because of material and intentions.
i recieved my hdd120 about a week ago. i only have a few complaintsPROSblack and white backlightsuper scroll (awesome)easy to use interfaceinline headphone controlsCONSheadphones kinda hurt...just slide them into the earon/off button is the play/pause button --&#62; kinda awkward but ull get use to itprotective case is sort of cheapoverall this is a GREAT PLAYER AND A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO THE IPOD
My 1400 - Watt amplifier was a great buy. Its size is very convenient and its performance is so far, excellent. I would recommend this product to any one who is looking for an affordable priced amplifier which offers an excellent rich sound to your car stereo when you are rolling around.Rocky
This is an excellent computer for a person just getting into computers. Don't spend $$$ on stuff you do not need. I bought this Compaq for my 6 year old son and it is perfect. This is my third Compaq that I have purchased and they have never given me any problems. If you don't need a 80 gig HD, DVD player, CDR or a very fast CPU, this is the desktop for you.
This is a great little colored t.v. for watching/listening to the sports events while working at your desk. You can listen to the world series and then just look over to see an incredible replay. It is definately worth your money.
I've been using my Canon PIXMA iP8500 for years now and it has worked perfectly. I go thru a lot of ink so buying all 8 colors makes it easy. Good price, what is more to say?
This camera is a piece. I have had problems with it every since I have gotten it for christmas. I was going to return it but My spouse thought he may know what the problem was. I can take approximately 8 pictures and the batteries are dead. Then even with new batteries it shuts off right when it comes on. I don't recommend this camera to anyone.
I have had two Samsung 305T's for almost 3 years now. My first one died about 2 years after I got it and the replacement just died today (2 days shy of my warranty expiring). I really like the monitor but I have read too many stories that there is an issue with this model. I would stay far away from this and consider a Dell or Apple instead.
I was a bit skeptical about this purchase, although I previously owned one of the first Harmony remotes in pre-Logitech days and was very pleased with it. Some of the reviews were a bit off-putting, particularly about the 890 with its RF option, so I went for the 880 and I am glad I did. Despite comments from others the on-line programming was superb - all my components were already in the database. Certainly I was very familiar with the process having programmed my first remote through 3 evolutions of components before selling it with the total package. In any event the process was hassle free and I now have a fully integrated control for my Replay TV, Cable box, TV, Receiver, DVD and VCR just as I had hoped for. The control process is seamless, and provided you realize that the remote is sending a stream of IR commands and needs to be kept pointed at the system until the remote tells you the command is complete all works great. (The fact the remote tells you to keep pointing at the system is a great improvement over my prior unit.) My only slight critique is that the remote does NOT have a similar prompt when you switch off so you can inadvertently move the remote too quickly and leave something on that should be off. However the Help process can quickly resolve this when you switch on again. The rechargeable batteries are a good innovation too - I have had no problem locating the unit on the charging base. Overall I thoroughly recommend the 880.
The Fujifilm FinePix "E" series AC-3VHS AC adapter, is very much needed accessory for your Fujifilm Digital Camera, I strongly recommed you buy this ac adapter. Because like I said before in the e510's review, The e510 eats up a lot batteries, and that means you'll lose some great moments because of it... And you also save money in long run! When I first got it, I was so happy. Now I can save my batteries for times, when you are outdoors or away from electric power sounces. A warning to you. The camera will get very hot, so please use with caution! another warning, is that the AC's cord isn't very long so also recommend you buy a AC Outlet Extender cord. I already have one laying around the house.Pros:A must need accessory! save batteries for trips away from home and(or) where there's no power sources, another point is..You save lots of money from not having to keep on buying batteries!!!Cons:camera gets very hot, when in uses for a long time, the price for some people, but not me...Core isn't very long, so you might have to buy a AC outlet extend cord, somewhere down the line.
The IRiver is great, however there is on glitch. All of a sudden out of nowhere, it turn on and you can't press any button to turn off the lcd screen. You can't play anything. It's frozen. It stays frozen until, until you manually reset. It works fine despite this. But your battery could pay a toll on this random bizarre event. I think I'll keep it despite this defect.
For short distance no need to buy an expensive monster cable! This cable works great at a fantastic price!
Recently Kodak has threatened to discontinue this splendid slide film. Hopefully, it won't carry out on this threat since Kodachrome 25 is the finest grain 35mm slide film ever made. The colors are vivid, without being excessively so, along with superb contrast and sharpness. If you took a photograph with a tripod mounted 35mm camera, you could easily have an enlargement made that would rival in quality almost any other color slide image made by a medium format camera. Since it is very slow film, Kodachrome 25 should be used either in very bright sunlight, with a tripod mounted camera, or both. This film is best suited for landscapes or other scenes that are lit by bright sunlight. It's a classic slide film, but still the very best with regards to contrast, sharpness and resolution.
What a great company with which to work. My computer/laptop is older, and when I received the first adapter the plug did not fit very well into the laptop portal. They sent me a second adapter with haste.My IT son-in-law came to my rescue when the 2nd adapter also failed to fit into the portal. The bottom line was the adapter DID fit, and I could return the 2nd adapter.The Triangle World people were absolutely wonderful to work with on all levels.I would highly recommend this business to anyone who is need of computer equipment support.
At first the unit worked fine. Then it would occasionally freeze up (i.e. none of the controls would work, not even the power button), the only solution being to unplug the power cord and then replug. After a while, it was constantly freezing AND the scheduled recording was no longer reliable. At that point I gave up. Reading other people's reviews of Panasonic DVD recorders, it is clear that mine is not an isolated case. If you are interested in a DVD recorder, I would recommend checking out the Toshiba models. Buying a Panasonic is clearly risky.
I have always had my cartridges refilled locally, but their prices keep going up. It is over $12 for a black cartridge now, so I decided to look elsewhere. This company sells a great product at a superb price. Please feel confident purchasing products from them. Thank you
It was a gift so I don't use it. I think the person is satisfied, I haven't heard any complaints. I will say the shipping was fast.
These speakers sound so, so. they are a bit harsh sounding in the upper mid and highs and defintly lacking in the low end. Although the price was reasonable. They have been in service for about 3 months and seem to be holding up. I cant honestly say I am pleased with them because of the poor sound quality.
Cisco-Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Adapter ReviewIt arrived as I told it would. It was easy to install. And worked as I expected.very satisfied with the product and service.Richard
Excellent product at the right height and angle. The light weight alumimum material and silver color matches my Mac Pro laptop.
I bought this adapter because it seemed to have every profile and features you could wish for, but is not all that compatible.To my disappointment I found out that it will only connect with devices that comply with the SMCS-T copyright protection format, so my brand new Anycom Headset (Mod. BSH-100) won't work.I just wish that the people that work with the Bluetooth system avoid having so many standards and protocols.I'll end up buying an older version of a Bluetooth adaptor (V1.2 instead of V.2) from the same manufacturer (Anycom) to ensure compatibility.This makes no sense for a technology that intends to be the universal standard for wireless devices.
Well nearly everybody has a thing about the power, it sucks and you have to have the power tank or power outlet Period, It will drain the batteries is less than 30 min. Also no storage case for transport, So be really carefull. I found a soft bag for $200. and if your going to a star party or taking it out the back woods you should had one. So the telescope and optics are not bad, I bought the CCD device so I could take pictures, Wish I could come back and review after a year of use. thats when the real problems come out of a product. I think its a little expensive, but they have made it easy once the scope is alligned its a star party after that, woo hoo!. They have a pro model for only $300 bucks more and after checking it out I which I bought it instead, also the connection to a pc is a serial port (Gosh IF you can get an old compaq laptop that run MS-DOS but of course it wont run the software) most bargin laptops dont have a PCMCIA port so you can add a Serial port to your new laptop which by the way runs the software that allow you to connect to the telescope you will need this after looking and all the planets in the first night). Today in this modern world we use the (USB) port, printers gave this up about 10 year ago, hmm I wonder what else they use in here that 20 year old technology, (stepper moters, they slew the tube) yep thats why the power consumption is so bad (Who in there right mind would do such a thing), NOT a green product, you will go through a 20 pack of batteries in a night. Each time the batteries die you have to go through the same 5 minute alignment procedure, hopefull your not viewing a star of thats fading on the horizen as it will be gone before you can get back to where you were. Totally frustrating (How about D Batteries, er 2 car batteries ?), oh go back in the order that power tank or better yet pull the car up and drain its batteries then your stuck in the field, try to get a jump in the back 40 at 4:00am (What a story!, look for my adventure book on amazon.com)If your casual user I would try the little one for about $500 bucks. if your an astronomer then go on the pro series. GOD Please dont forget the power tank, its mandatory PERIOD.
If you have one of the laptops listed above, this is the adapter you want. It specs right out to the Lite-On original. And it's not a universal adapter. You don't want to have to fiddle around with settings and polarity.This isn't the sort of item you want in your shopping cart. This is the sort of item you get when you need one. You want it to work and to be trouble free. This works and it's cheap. What's not to like?UPDATE: Damn thing finally died in 2011. Got over two and a half years service from it--a year's more use than what I got from the original. I think I got my money's worth.
This mouse is OK but certainly not great. It's very light, so moves around alot, The buttons are placed a little odd for easy use if your hand is placed so that the fingers can use the trackball properly. The design has tried to make the buttons look good instead of making them more useful. They are also a little hard to press for quick use because the shape gets small where my thumb would normally rest so I have to hit it just right to get it to work. It's really not big enough to hold your hand properly so you don't get any repetitive motion problems. Unless you've got really small hands, you're probably going to find yourself holding your finger joints UP so your fingertips can work the ball. My hand doesn't rest easy in that position. After several days of trying to make it work for me, I'm sending it back actually. I was replacing a well used Kensington Turbo Mouse, and find that I just need to bite the price bullet and get the Expert Mouse
I'm using it mostly to protect my lenses. And it does what is supposed to do.- No interference with the image quality as far as I can tell.
This is by far the best capacitor ive owned. It lights up soo nice especially at night time. People see it and ask me what in the world is that, and that makes me feel good. Does a great job of storing energy so your car battery wont drain
It works great however the cord is a more than a little short so if you want to play a game while charging than I suggest that you get an extension cord to go with it
Add me to the list of purchasers who report using the card for a limited amount of time--in this case for about a month and perhaps five or six separate days of shooting video--and then having it fail. Would advise potential customers to choose a different manufacturer.
I own two of these. I was experiencing neck and arm pain from typing too much. This made a HUGE difference! Everything works great, including the shortcut buttons - plug and play at its finest!Very much recommended.
Basically I just needed a mp3 player to get me by until I could replace my Sony Walkman mp3 that broke after 2 years of constant use. This one is great as a basic model, although the added feature of recording stuff is useless to me. The battery life could be much better than it is, but it's ok for now. All in all, I'm satisfied with it.
My wife wanted a small camera that she could take with her anywhere and this is it! She wanted a camera that was easy to use, take great pictures and would easily fit in her purse. It has a large LCD on the back that is easy to see, you don't have to worry about hand shake and it takes great pictures!
The cord is a bit too short. The sound sounds good to a layman. However, I'm writing this review because of one issue...I don't know why, but it lets out a periodic honking noise. I think it does it during the bass. [...]
I've tried a few organizers previously, including the Visor and this is the best so far. However, even this device has its drawbacks. For starters, the screen can be hard to read, the backlighting does not help except in total darkness. The applications could do with some improvements, Visor has improved calendar and to do lists. I miss those. Visor also has faster syncing, believe me you'll appreciate it when you are syncing 8MB of data. Those are my gripes. Apart from that, this is the most practical organizer ever, I can carry it everywhere with me. The form factor is great and it does whatever I needs it to do.
I bought this antenna to replace rabbit ears on top of my old, analog t.v. (with digital converter box). At first the reception was only sightly better than with the rabbit ears; however, I got a much better, more stable signal after repositioning the antenna in the next room, on top of a tall bookcase. I also tested the antenna by running a very long cable up the stairs to my third floor attic. The signal strength of my favorite channels was about the same in the attic as on the first floor; however, the antenna did pick up a few more, religious channels. Since I didn't find any additional, desirable channels with the attic placement, I've put the antenna back on top of the bookcase on the first floor. Eventually I'd like to move the antenna up to the attic for purely aesthetic reasons.
I've had my Rio Forge 256 for 7 months. I only use it about 2-3 times a week no longer than one hour each use. Over the last couple months, I've been experiencing problems with my unit. More recently, it turns off for no reason. It sounds like a lot of people are experiencing problems with this unit. If you go to the Rio website, they have a Q&A of issues, I've experienced most of them. I'm still working with Rio to figure out a way to fix the problems I've been experiencing. This unit is made for active use and it doesn't seem like it's holding up very well. I'd recommend looking into a different brand if you're shopping for an MP3 player.
Broke after a bout 2 months. Fan power port is not connected very well to the circuit board. No return. Now a hunk of junk....thanks for nothing. I suggest finding something else.
Fits my Canon Rebel XTI with kit lens perfectly, with room for strap and not too snug. Extra pocket is nice for charger. Not problems or defects so far. Had it for about a month. Doesn't feel cheaply made so, I anticipate with general use, it should last a while.
Lenses get expensive, and I wanted something to extend my capabilities beyond the initial offerings with my Olympus E-500. The 35mm f/3.5 is a very nice addition not only for its macro capability, but also as a general purpose, or portrait lens. I find myself using this now instead of either of my Zoom lenses for most situations.I love this lens, so why not give it 5 stars? F3.5 is great for most situations, and most macro work isn't done running down my subjects, so I can afford to setup my tripod. However, one of the attractions of this lens is as a general purpose lens, and I've found myself in shade on overcast days really wanting a faster lens.Autofocus with this lens seems to run from adequate to useless, never great. With my eyes and no split prism to assist manual focus, I'm getting too many images fuzzy images.I really do love the lens, but I can see spending a little more down the road for a better macro lens... after I get a fast big lens.
The paper was not great or anything extraordinary.. if your looking for just good quality paper, some good prints this paper if more then sufficient.. If your looking for heavier paper though look elsewhere.
Bought this after doing internet research on horizontal lines and audio buzz with cable tv (Comcast in N Indiana) since the cable tech guy had no idea how to fix the problem. At first I connected it to my cable box and the incoming cable to the isolator. This worked...but I discovered that two of my high def channels did not come in. I was still pretty happy with the product because it totally eliminated the buzz and also took away the lines floating up my screen on all the other channels (and the channels that I usually watch were not affected). I decided to move the isolator in front of the cable splitter coming into the house to see what affect that had. This totally fixed the problem. The channels that did not come in before were now back and the lines and buzz were gone. Great solution for much less cost than the $50 that I saw for similar products.
...it kind of works: everything but the speakers - hahahahah!Toyota really did a job on us with their variety of wiring harnesses all to the same stereo.My original plan was to put in a double din for blue tooth capabilities and a backup camera, then eventually upgrade the speakers. Because of this harness, (or more accurately, Toyota's horrible choices) I upgraded sooner than I thought. Not the end of the world, but know going in that if you own a Tundra and are interested in aftermarket audio, you're in for a ride.Specifically, the problem seems to be with turning on the factory amplifier. All of the speaker wire seem to be going to the right place, but no noise. If you're planning on installing an aftermarket head unit and amplifier in your 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, or 2006 Tundra, I highly recommend this harness for the power, acc, and ground wires alone. You may want to check some other sources to verify fitment first though. I can say for certainty, that it works on a 2006 Tundra 4x4 Access cab with door tweeters, stock amplifier under the rear seat and the non-JBL stereo (stereo doesn't say JBL on it) for the core stereo wires.
Used this to plug my PlayStation into. The thing just overheated and. Blew out within a few seconds doesn't make sense. Out put is 230 PlayStation uses. . . 230.
Using this with my Dell 9300 on xp professional. It was immediately recognized, and did not require any set-up. I did reformat it to NTFS right away using the Windows utilties without any problems.I am impressed by its small size, quietness and not needing a power adapter. BTW, on my computer, the second "power only" usb connector was not needed.
I use it for school and it works great. Easy to use, clear to hear recorded lectures and great to hear notes that I record to study for tests. Also, I am able to put the files onto my iPod and study everywhere I go.
I bought this to plug in my portable HP POCKET MEDIA DRIVE. It did not work on the drive so I hooked it up to my printer and it worked fine. I had to connect a 6ft. cable to my HO POCKECT DRIVE and then it worked fine and my computer reconized fine.
Great product! We love it. The original battery that came with Canon S200 camera was made in Japan. Unfornately, it had a short life. I am supprise by this battery - made in China, only 1/3 of the price of the Japanses one, but works better than Japanese made battery. Long battery life, durable. We love it!
THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT I WAS INTRODUCED TO THIS DVORAK KEYBOARD BY MY IT PROFESSOR HIRSH AT KATHARINE GIBBS COLLEGE IN NYC COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT & CNO MAJOR DEPT . THIS KEYBOARD WORKS WELL WITH BOTH APPLE MACINTOSH AND WINDOWS PLATFORM PC'S . THE KEYBOARD IS GREAT IF YOU EXPERIENCE PAIN IN YOUR HANDS , THE LETTERS ARE RE- ARRANGED SO YOUR MOST USED LETTERS FALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KEYBOARD , AND ALL VOWELS FALL ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE KEYBOARD IS SMALLER THAN I EXPECTED , BUT IT WAS A GREAT PRICE HERE ON AMAZON , BEAT EVERY BODYS PRICE ! GO AMAZON ..... HOW EVER I DO WISH THAT IS WAS SHAPED DIFFERENTLY BETTER THOU , THIS KEYBOARD IS FLAT .
For this money I would *at least* expect to be able to preview a picture on the generously sized LCD screen. -- Like, that's one of the major points of a SLR camera, right? What you see through the lens should be what you get? But no! You CANNOT see through the lens on this camera - that BASIC feature is not included. You have to take the picture and then you can look at it to see if the framing is correct. Is Canon really serious?Save your receipt for the return.
Great little remote. Works flawlessly. The only con I have : It's so small you could easily lose it.
This is the 3rd Cannon Powershot camera we've owned. I loved our last one, but I broke it horse-back riding so we had to replace it. This 7.1 megapixel digital Elph is also a great little camera.The things I like about it:-it is small enough to fit in your pocket-it has a decent zoom-the battery lasts about 200 non-flash pictures.-it comes with it's own battery and charger-you can buy additional batteries for a great price on ebay-the charger is small-the charger charges quickly, in about 2 hours-the enlargements I make are beautiful-it is a good priceThe things I don't like:-because it is so small, the depth of field is poor-sometimes the colors are not as vivid as you'd expect-there is no viewfinder so it is difficult to take pictures if it is really sunny-it barks when I take a picture (I am sure I can turn it off but until then it is very annoying)In summary, if you are looking for a compact, easy to use, inexpensive, quality digital camera, I recommend this one. If you want professional quality photos and want to do a lot of fancy things with your camera, I'd choose something else.
Pick the size that holds the buds in place, but still lets you push them in as far as they can go. These buds work best for me when they are in contact with the bone around the ear canal-that's when the bass kicks in.
I love this little teapot! It's simple, makes about five cups of tea, and is so pretty to look at as I sit here and work through my lesson plans. I look forward to pulling it out when I have company. I was worried about the teapot breaking during shipping, but it arrived intact and, contrary to what many reviewers were saying, I was not shipped expired teaflowers - they are good until 12/12.
I just picked up my second Sandisk 1GB Ultra II card, and I am just as impressed since I bought my first one. I have the Canon 20D and with this card I never have to wait for pictures to be written to the card, even if I do a picture burst.I would recommend this card to anyone who needs large storage and fast speeds. Never had a problem with this card, giving it a 5.
Purchased this Antenna unsing mostly credits after telling my wife I wanted some sort of fringe antenna to attempt to receive Canadian stations off the CN Tower (I'm about 80 miles south).I set the unit up on my garage using an antenna mast from Lowes (cheap RCA, don't use rusting from the inside after a month and a half though the outside looks OK). Used all quad shielded RG6 to run the signal into the house, used an AB switch and fed the signal to the house's existing run for regular cable.Up front stuff was all over the board, used some old cable amps I had sitting around I'd get drops (I'll admit these are probably high noise). I went and bought the cheapest Radio Shack amp. This actually worked fairly well. Though this antenna is HIGHLY directional with distant stations with the pre even the off axis stuff I was close to was coming in fine. If you try and get very distant stations a rotor is almost a requirement, 10 degrees or so is all the difference in the world. I've been going up on the garage reaiming it using a compass to get the best reception (my main want being the stations out of Canada) as I probably won't be able to do a rotor until spring.It has the power to pull in local stations at max signal if you're close or slightly off axis which is good, and can reach out there for some really distant stuff. I mean 80 miles from the CN Tower I get CBLT, the french CBLT and TVO for example without a single dropout using Radio Shack's cheapest preamp.From my location according to Antennaweb and TV Fool I should get maybe 10 stations total from all directions with ease, TV fool has a couple of others in the gray area with extreme measures, facing one I can get upwards of 20 (6 or so from Canada). I'll update this in the spring when I have the means to rotate the antenna to the south and maybe get a better preamp.This is a special purpose antenna, and is very directional. As far as worries about it coming down, With the heigh of my garage its about 30 ft up, I'm not in one of the most windy areas but it hasn't been an issue using standard mounts from Radio Shack and the cheap pole from Lowes.My biggest concerns as due to the packing with this order it was packaged in the original box, which arrived open. Nothing was missing. Also consider what you're planning to do with it it will overload a local signal if you point at it probably wihtout a preamp. My neighbors are using one of those cheap Lava antennas and are likely getting only local reception but I've got this massive thing on my roof only aiming to get some Canadian stations to supplement my cable. While I'm in a rural area when everyone I'm somewhat near has a Lava or cheap RCA antenna (which I use in my garage), looks kinda odd to have this thing on my roof though few will see it in my location, it is something to think of if you're in a visible area. That and everyone else is facing the local towers and I'm way off from that.Build quality seems fair enough for the price, supposedly Antennas Direct is good at dealing with problems with them.Think about what you're dealing with. If you have a desire to reach to a long distance this is a good antenna, but its directional. Its big. I wouldn't use it in a heavy wind area.
This unit listed as an extra to the gps units purchased. They are not the correct units and I will be sending them back. They do not fit!
For the price this is a great projector. The colors are excellent, and the brightness is pretty good. The picture is better than you will see in a movie theater, but it is not quite as good as my 55" HD tv. If you are looking for picture size though with a good quality picture this will work well.
This is my first LCD screen I ever purchased. Let me just say, i am amazed at the quality for price comparison. I've had this LCD screen for over a year now, and it hasn't failed me yet. I will definatlly buy my next LCD from Cornea Systems.
I don't have a broad base for comparison but the blades are easy to put in place and the work perfectly - so they must be GOOD huh?We do engraving so we have some pretty good equipment to sharpen gravers with. These blades look like they will work just fine on this and should give us LOTS of cutting time.
When I first saw this computer, i thought it looked awesome. It had the 2 things I wanted: A drive for my digital camera's memory cards and a DVD burner. I waited a while and finally got it on special at Futur shop for 1499$ Canadian. I couldn't wait to open and try it out.Then the disapointments started to creep in.The first problem: you have no cds with. No cds containg drivers for you video card or your soundcard. No windows XP cd either.You only have one cd with it and guess what..its an AOL cd.This might sound stupid, but if AOL can send CDs with HP computers, then why can't HP?What they have done is partitioned MY hard drive. And installed the back up of windowsXP and drivers on MY d drive. Because of this partioning, MY C drive is reduced to 107Gb. Then to top it all off, they install over 7Gig of trial software on MY c drive. So instead of starting of with a 120 gig hardrive, I start with a 100 and with very annoying pop-ups from all the various trial software. Excuse me, this might seem weird to you, but when I pay for 120 Gig harddrive I expect one, NOT a 100 gig one. And when I pay for it, it becomes MY D drive and MY C drive.Not yours.If you check out the HP forum, you will notice the techs guys are smugly saying that they have this question every 3 months and that its Microsoft fault for no longer providing cds on computers with windows preinstalled.Sure, I can accept that, but that doesn't prevent hp with providing drivers and software for the DVD burner and the video and sound cards. (When you just by the burner, they provide the necessary drivers and software with it.) And if AOL can send cds of their software, then surely HP can do it to. These days, cds only cost pennies. All in all, this computer cost me 1725$ canadian, for that much money, I expect at least something more then an AOL cd.If I would have had driver cds I would been perfectly happy. I could have reformarted the c drive and recuperate the D drive and install a bought version of windows XP. I googled it up and someone had actually tried to reformat his computer without the drivers, but then couldn't find all the drivers on HP's website. He had to search it up, and the end result was that his system was crashing and that it was working &quot;sort of&quot;.Now, this computer isn't bad. On the contrary, I love the way it looks and it runs great, the drive for SD cards worked fine as did the DVD burner. I have to admit, the DVD burner is just awesome. I watched dvds in it and they worked wonderfull, no skipping or anything.And if you never intend to format your harddrive and don't mind that a part of your computer (the D drive) is completly unaccesable, then go for it.However, I know the importance of reformatting your hard drve from time to time. And with an unaccessible d drive, I don't feel as if it is MY comuter. I am also very disapointed in HP, this was just the computer that I was looking for. If someone in HP is reading this, please, please, please provide some cds in the futur, or if you don't, then at least don't provide an AOL cd. Or try even better: provide ALL the drivers on your website.Are those few pennies you saved on cds really worth it?Not in my case, I brought mine back and got my money back.
Good light, and bright enough to actually brighten the room to the point where I can read easily (otherwise I reach for my cheaters too much). Takes a moment of thought to assemble (still haven't figured out what the black rings are for), but it works quite well (and I got compliments from vistors on how it looked).
I ordered 6 of the CD Storage Boxes (I knew about the product because I had ordered them before). 2 of the 6 were damaged upon receipt (obviously not done during shipping). I did not complain because the price if the product is not worth the effort.The product is just fine if it arrives undamaged.
We have purchased quite a few of these and so far not problems, been using them to connect laptops to Cisco console ports.
This Japanese toy electric toy toy will blow your mind. There have been occasions when I've been in the field and this little InspectorGadgetesque watch literally saved my life! My "company" is working with the manufacturer to bring this little baby back on the market (it's only available right now in North Korea and to the Pentagon)......'cause it's hot! If you see one, get it!!!
These headphones are just as everyone has said... excellent. It just takes a while to go through all the combinations of ear pieces to determine your best fit. Unfortunately I have one ear that none of the pieces fits well, so my wife uses them and LOVES them. I think I am the exception to the rule, and that most folks can find a good fit with the pieces provided.
Forty years ago, speakers that got voices "right", so that it seemed you were at a live concert, not listening to a recording, cost $500 a pair, and up. Ten years ago, the price for first rate speakers dropped to as little as $200 per pair. The X-230 speakers get voices "right", for $50.Yes, the mid-bass is too heavy, and there is no DEEP bass. But, these are tiny speakers, designed to be plugged into a laptop computer in a dorm room, not fill a large family room with floor shaking bass.I use them with my phone, which has a good EQ app that lets me smooth out the mid-range and upper bass. In an average size bedroom, Cleo Laine sounds like Cleo Laine...$50 speakers connected to a $99 phone.After two years or so, they still are as good as new, even though I sometimes push the volume up past sensible.As of November 2012, the X-230 are not available "new". Sigh.
I recently purchased the Canon PIXMA MP530 and love it. I'm using it at home and primarily for printing and scanning. The ability to scan in a whole document through the feed or open the top and scan a book is very convenient for my studies. I have notice that when scanning from the document feed, it will occasionally scan a page crooked, which could be a problem if you are scanning for something that has to look professional. I'm a perfectionist though and I'd recommend using the open top scanning in those cases.It also was very easy to set up and fairly easy to use the programs. It'll scan to .pdf, which is very nice, but can't be directly networked, which is a pity. That isn't super important to me, so it isn't enough to detract from the other features. I've never used the fax, so I can't comment on that feature. I've only had it a month, but I would recommend this printer to others.
This unit sounded good for maybe a dozen uses, then the right speaker died. Unit was not abused or used in any manner not intended, however the company doesn't repair it's own products, they send them to a third party. I was told repair on the unit would be as much as it cost to purchase. I hate buying things that break after a year or two and go into the landfill. Companies need to stand behind their products! This economic model is not something I will support and I hope people will start asking these same questions before buying stuff like this. I will look for a higher end speaker system to replace this one with, one that offers to repair their products when they break!
This is the very best. Installation was great. With the manual from my software for the plotting cutter that I used and the information from Keyspan, I was up and running in less than 20 minutes. This has made cutting and sending great amounts of information to my cutter so much easier. Great product and a definite plus for my "Hobby."
SO I got these speakers as a gift when I was believe it or not 14 years old. For those of you who are wondering that was 9 years ago. I first got them to hook up to a small tv when I got my first xbox my freshman year of high school. Since them I have used them for 3 different laptops and 2 desktop computers and they have out lived all of them. The sound is fantastic for its size and honestly maybe I got lucky but they seem to have aged very well and the sound has gotten better as they wore in. My only complaint so far is that the touch controlls for the volume on the satallite are a little touchy and dont always work. After nine years I finnaly Broke that right speaker while moving and I've enjoyed the system so much I just bought a replacement so I could keep it.
This is the fourth universal card reader I have tried, and it is better than the Hama one but also does not work all the time. Sometimes, I have to reconnect it three times before it picks up and works.
It has all these qualities! It nice to have a product that is not bulky like the &amp;amp;quot;Clam&amp;amp;quot; portable DVD players. I highly recommend this product!
This is the 1st MP3 player I've purchased. I think it is very user friendly & easy to load. I had it charged & loaded within 24 hours of receiving it. Pretty good for a tech novice.I love my Zen & don't know how I lived with out. The free ear buds that came with the Zen are too large for my ears. I'm researching the optimal buds for price now. Also, I'll definitely invest in purchasing the electric (plug into wall) charge adaptor. Charging to my PC isn't convenient for me.The only thing that I found slightly overwhelmed with was locating a company for music downloads & how the process is established. Having hundreds of online companies offering the purchase of music files is confusing. It would've been nice to have received a few free downloads intially. I went with Amazon.com for music downloads for my Zen. It's what I'm familar & comfortable with.
Product arrived before estimated time and in pristine condition. It serves it purpose very well and keeps my A/V system looking clean and clutter-free.
I use this TV for my room (very small room) mainly got it to play my Wii and PS3 in HD, and of course to see some HD movies.The LCDTV is great; dose what you pay for. And get this when it Scand for channels it found like an additional 20 or so channels, 3 of them are HD. Options/settings/Personalization are great. To be honest I'm not listing all its pros and cons because you're buying what it's telling you. (Example it says 1080i, then you're getting 1080i no buts or ifs about it). One other interesting note you would want to know. As I was playing a Wii game with my friends one of them notice the surround sound (of course using the TV's own speakers) I thought they were lying when they promise surround sound but apparently not.Only downside is it doesn't have 1080P (but you really don't need it for a 23"). And the contras ratio is something to be desired. Then there's the start up time (takes' a bit of time to turn on). But don't let this discourage you from getting the LCDTV; rather, just be aware of this things.
I've owned these headphones for about 6 years and they work great. I bought a second set as a gift for a friend, and she is very happy with them as well. The wires seem to be securely fastened so you don't get that annoying effect where the sound cuts in and out after a few years of use. The only problem I ever had was when I rolled over mine with my chair, but I fixed that with a soldering iron. I would definitely recommend these to others.
I bought this for my sony dscs75 and yes it fit, providing I did not have the extension adapter on it. It is well made and attractive and well worth the money. Wider than most digital cases but somehow easier to hold under the arm and pack as well. The only flaw is that the front pouch in only a zipper unit and is held in place by the top of the bag making it a little vulnerable if you have the top up and pulled back.
I purchased a video ipod and I am so pleased. It has alot of advantages but a few disadvantages!Pros:-music quality is excellent-video is great and I haven't had any trouble-you can organize your pictures in albums to put on your iPod-more games!!!! you can buy more games for it in iTunes-iTunes has recently began selling movies for your iPod-the size is great to just slip down in your jeans pocket-has On-The-Go quick playlists so you can listen to the songs your in the mood for-great for watching movies or listening to music while you exercize-and many othersCons:-iTunes library can be a bit overwhelming for a person new to it-battery life dwindles overtime but with car chargers and electrical outlet chargers it tends not to be a big deal-cheap earphones that come with it aren't worth anything, and i've went through at least five pair until i've found a pair i'm content with-you cannot customize the background or font on your ipod, just a white screen...it would be nice if we could Apple!But overall i'm very content with my ipod and would have to suffer through many painfully boring times without it to keep me entertained!
I love the video capabillity of this iPod!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have 5 full movies on my iPod. I love this iPod.
I ordered this mp3 player because I can download free books from my library. It is easy to use and holds many books/songs. It's so small, it is easy to carry wherever you go. It's even great to use with speakers.
Ok, this isn't one of my usual hands-on reviews. I ain't got the kind of money to buy all these cameras and test them. But I wanted to give potential buyers some help...Should you consider an SLR-type EVF (electronic viewfinder) digital camera or an interchangeable-lens digital SLR for serious photography? I faced this question and agonized over it for months. I wish I had come across this brief and very helpful article by Popular Photography Magazine (I'm not affiliated with them in any way):[...]The article compares five current-model EVF cameras: Canon PowerShot Pro 1, Konica-Minolta Dimage A2, Nikon Coolpix 8700, Olympus Camedia C-8080, and Sony Cybershot DSC-F828. It's a very easy read, and at the end the writers give you a helpful checklist for the EVF vs. d-SLR decision.As for myself, I'm going with a d-SLR since I want 1) high-quality lens, 2) lens choices, 3) little to no shutter lag, and 4) accessory choices. Good luck!
This cable absolutely sucked. I plugged my computer into my tv and the picture was all grainy. This is a poorly built cable. Don't waste your money on it!
This line of shadow boxes is exquisitely made and finished--the whitewashed and the black. The whitewash finish is perfect for seashells, really evokes the casual vibe and yet even after months I still respond to the artistry of the pieces. They are very well made. Couldn't have asked for better. But the dimensions were wrong, they didn't fit the inside or outside of the boxes, which were smaller than advertized: thus only 4 stars. But really beautiful boxes.
Pros: Light, have different coloured ear covers. Sound and microphone are goodCons: If like me you use them everyday then will wear out quickly. The foam headphone covers fall off and the foam covering the microphone has fallen off.
I was very exited to buy this thing to use for a class I'm teaching. But, I tried to use it in class today, and it was not bright enough for anyone to read what was on the screen. It's fine in very low light, but in low to medium light, it's useless. I'm debating whether or not to return it.On the plus side, it is very small and easy to transport. And, it's very cute. But just not practical.
The reception on the radio is unreal (in our basement shower). Fiance' loves the mirror - no more hand mirror! I'm glad I didn't listen to the other reviews.
This product was the best thing I've ordered in a long time. I like the fact that Amazon always have what I need.
Awesome machine. I've had it for several months and have had no problems. I've burned disks from VHS, camcorders and satelite with great results. The DVD recorders are more complicated to operate than VCR's but I found the Sharp operation manual to be well laid out and very helpful. One thing that I discovered is that all DVD disks are not created equal. I have done some experimenting with several different brands of disks and found compatiablity (playing on other DVD players)problems with some disks. TDK brand seem to work the best.
The soldering on the speaker output resistors is really bad. Several pulled out when I was connecting it to the stereo. I would avoid this product but if you have to have it just cut the speaker output wires before they enter the resistor box and use them direct, it's not even needed and I'm not sure why they added it.p.s. the resistor box is the black one in the picture
Bought these to listen to music at work and when I am on flights to hear movie dialog without having to crank up the volume. The noise cancelling feature works incredibly well. There is a Bose store down the street from where I work. I had already ordered these the day before from Amazon but had some time to kill so I thought I would see how the Bose performed at 3 times the price. I was very impressed with the Bose headphones and was wondering (hoping) the Audio Technica headphones would perform on par. Before I move on to the review of the headphones let me first just say that I ordered these headphones on Thursday morning and they were waiting on my front porch Friday night and I didn't even pay for priority shipping (great job Amazon!).The headphones were very nicely packed and the hard case is very well put together. My Ipod 30gb fits right inside along with the headphones. The headphones themselves feel of very good quality, maybe a notch above the Bose. The noise cancelling is right on par with the Bose QC2. If there is any difference at all you would be hard pressed to find it. I agree with some of the other users in that the earcups are a little small and may not fit properly for people with above average ear size. Comfort is quite good. I wear them quite comfortably for several hours a day at my desk and I wear glasses by the way.I would rate the sound to be great for noise cancelling headphones however I would give the nod to the Bose in that department. The Bose just sound a little heavier on the bass and thus to my ears a little warmer. Keep in mind that is a preference thing and I by no means have a professional ear, I just know what I like. I have let several co-workers try them on to see what they think and some of the quotes were: "Wow, that's impressive" "Oh man, that's nice". The noise cancelling effect is quite impressive. Someone else at work got a pair of $80 Phillips noise cancelling headphones and while I thought they did OK the construction felt cheap and there was an obvious difference in their ability to cancel noise. I have a flight to Chicago in 2 weeks and I can't wait to try these out. I am very pleased with this purchase and would highly reccommend. On one other note several reviewers complained about noise "leaking" from the ear cups to the outside world. While I do admit it occurs not to the degree in which they are portraying it. If you are in a space that is quiet enough you can hear the sound "leak" from these then you didn't need to buy them.Update 1/24 Used these on a flight to Chicago. Wow unbelievable! I am very satisfied. On another note, I have been using these at work nearly everyday and I am still on the same battery after 3 weeks. A Guy in my class in Chicago had the Logitech N/C headphones. They were not nearly as good at cancelling sound.
The sound on this system is quite good, both for DVDs and for audio CDs. Setup was easy because of color coded cables. I replaced an AIWA Shelf system and a Sony DVD player with this all-in-one and I am quite pleased with the result. It produces better treble quality than my AIWA used to and it plays many different formats of video without any trouble. The only negative I can mention is that the remote becomes unresponsive at times for no apparent reason (though this may be a problem with my unit). Turning the system on and off usually solves the problem. I don't have a hi-dev TV so I cannot comment on HD picture quality.
The Macbook cover fits perfectly. I like the small inner retaining flap that keeps the Mac in place even if the zipper is open, and protects the Mac from any contact with the zipper. It's an elegant touch. Nice wide zipper that will last. My daughter uses this (both the mac and the sleeve)...the red color is a stand out at school.
Seems a little tight plugging the cable in or pulling it out but otherwise it seems high quality. The snag protectors seem to protect the cable but may be part of the problem. If you hate loose ethernet cables this would be the one for you. If you want a cable to plug and unplug regularly, look elsewhere.
These are the best looking & sounding portable speakers going. Just cranking up the subwoofer and adjusting your mp3 equalizer will make the H2O1's sound fantastic. These are by far the loudest portable speakers on the market. I have them paired with a Creative Zen Vision-M, and when I played them for my friends and family they were blown away. They are on the large side, so those looking for lightweight, small speakers will need to look elsewhere. I would also recommend purchasing retractable speaker wires if you decide on this item. Managing the wires between the sub, satellites, and player is tedious, and looks sloppy. As an aside, when I took them through airport security I was questioned about my "BoomTube", as it looks very much like a pipe bomb...
I tried this product out at local camera store before I was sold on the idea. The two main things I was concerned about were how does it attach and does it add too much weight to the camera.The attaching to the camera was a little concerning, I was worried that it may damage the camera. But, after watching the guy at our local camera shop put one on a Rebel I was sold. Basically you remove the door to the battery compartment. Which comes off a lot easier than I anticipated. The grip slides in like a battery and you screw it on the bottom of the camera. Don't worry their is another hole on the bottom of the grip for the tripod.The grip does add weight but its not that significant and I noticed it adds a lot of stability while holding it. Since the grip adds height to the camera its easier to hold the camera in one hand. Much like holding one of the more expensive models. It also adds battery life since the grip holds two batteries.If you hold the new grip to take pictures with the camera on its side. You will be pleasantly surprised to see a duplicate set of buttons and the scroll wheel added on the new grip just for that purpose. It is now a permanent attachment and I am glad I decided to buy it. The buttons work just as well as the camera even at 3fps.Another note is that the quality of the Canon grip is much better than the cheaper version.
The Earphone Cord Manager arrived on time. The price was good and they really serve the purpose.
If you doln't like books that keep going back and forth from the present to the past, this is not for you. But it is an interesting look at what went on during World War II that most people were not familiar with. If you enjoy that kind of history, y ou will enjoy this.
I bought my Nova Pro 100 several years ago, and still use it to this day. It is an amazing machine! Lately I start my days off with the ENERGIZE sessions, and wow!, it really gets me alert! At 20+ Hz is when I enter a "hyper-thinking" state, where my mind thinks in ways it is not ususally capable of.The meditation sessions are astonishing! They are absolutely fabulous and take me to where I want to go.The external audio input is really useful. Recently I tried running a KORG MONOTRIBE synthesizer programmed as a drum into the Nova Pro 100, it repeats the same pattern and works hypnotically. I have found it useful in inducing a "trance-like" state. When I finally take the glasses off, I am in a very different world!This machine is a trip. It is wonderful. I have used it to enter altered states, reduce stress, energize, become alert, and it has even snapped me out of irritable moods. It has been a very positive thing in my life. I love this machine. Though probably not for everyone, I highly recomend it to those seeking a unique way to enhance thier mind and daily life.
Very updated technology, quite small, clear picture, and best of all fun to use. This is my 2nd digital camera, my first one was very difficult to use ... Highly recommend it!!!
I'm no audiophile but did get a fuller sound than with i-pod 2nd gen ear buds. Would prefer for listening to music. Will take some getting used to the noise cancelling ear canal fit. Not sure if this is where the richer sound comes from or not but no disappointment at this price level.
I bought this TV three months ago; it worked fine as long as it was connected to a DVD player only. Once I got Comcast HD and plugged it into the TV- strange things started to happen. Ten/fifteen minutes after starting the TV - it would switch itself off - then on again - off again. It was very irritating and you have no control over it.I experienced the same problem even when I was trying to play DVD.Some of the HD channels still ran in 4:3 screen and left two big black bars on the sides - the zoom feature did not work for these channels. But sometimes it automatically fits the full screen. The picture quality was good (while it worked), but this model seems to have a lot of technical problems. Costco was too nice to take it back and give me a full refund.
As someone who constantly travels in my car for work purposes the iTrip has given me limitless listening opportunities. The adaptor fits seamlessly onto the mini and it has good sound quality from the most remote rural location to the Twin Cities metro area. Keep in mind that this is an FM modulator andalthough the sound is good it doesn't compare to CD quality. I have not experienced iPod rapid battery loss when using the iTrip. Overall the iTrip is a worthwhile purchase,(about $20 on Amazon) if you love the flexibility of your iPod in mobile situations where you can't use headphones.
People- please, think! If you're spending over $1000 on a precision piece of optics, why would you put an cheap window pane in front of it? It sucks that filters cost a bit of money, but seriously, you need to get something that's at least multicoated, and preferably B&W or Heliopan or some other good brand. For a $200 lens, this is fine. But it breaks my heart to see this "bundled" with an $1100 L lens.
Wow, everything looks good on this baby. Pictures are so vibrant and real, desktop wallpaper never looked so good. The pivot capability is nice but I don't really need it. I'm using it in digital mode connected to my ATI Radeon 9700 and the contrast and color are superb. I play a lot of games and even they look good sharp even with the slower refresh compared to CRT monitors. Now if I can just convince my wife to buy me another one so I can go dual monitor desktop baby yeah!!!!
Like the 3 CD/DVD cases I have reviewed, these really fill the bill for those mult-LP or multi-cassette compilation conversions to CD. One caution: The spindle retainers are very stiff, so it is very difficult to put the discs on or take them off the first few times. But once they have been used a couple times, then the tension to hold the disc is very good. I'm glad I found these as I had multi-LP compilations that these cases made possible to carry all in one unit.
Firstly, yes, it is not a coiled cable as shown in the picture here but a straight one. This is a quality item with substantial plugs on both ends and a thick cable between them. Note that the plugs on both ends are really thick and long - about 3 inches long. Though the cable is thick, it is not as thick as the one on my Denon AH-D5000 headphone for which i have purchased it. And its REALLY long. So if you need a long, quality extension for your higher quality headphones, this fits the bill.
worked great for me, all the parts were there, kit is very good quality for the good price, will recommend highly...
When my trusty Linksys WRT54G decided to stop working after 6 years of pain-free service, I turned to the D-link WBR-1310 we got for free from Circuit City when buying my son's laptop back in 2009. From 2009 up until last week, the little D-link worked relatively well in our 3,500 square foot home. Since the unit only had one little external antenna, I decided to make a windsurfer parabolic antenna via the template found on [...]. The thing amped up the wireless signal greatly; we ended up getting 5 bars almost everywhere in the house (the basement got 4 bars).For two years, I had no complaints from the little router. I never experienced any intermittent connection drops many other reviewers say they had. The only thing I couldn't get the router to properly set up was WPA/WPA2 encryption. When I would implement it, none of my computers could get onto the web for some reason. When I would revert back to WEP, everything was gravy again!Last week, the router began constantly resetting itself and making this strange hissing noise. So we retired it, and upgraded to a Netgear WNDR3400 wireless-N router. Overall, the little D-link operated well, but I'm surprised it died in only 2 years.
The adapter worked fine at first, but after a few weeks the adapter could charge the battery only when I placed the tip in certain positions. After weeks of trying to get the tip in the right position to make it work, it finally broke off after less than three months use. Genuine Adapters, the seller I bought the adapter from, doesn't seem to be honoring its warranty on the adapter as it has failed to contact me after I sent the company an email about the adapter two days ago.
In my home, I had a very old PC that we used as a print server. It also had a large disk drive that we used for backups. This old computer was never used as a PC. It was big, ugly, and in the way. I bought a new Linksys router (WRT-600) with a USB disk connection, and connected the backup disk to the router. If I could find a wireless print server, I could ditch the old computer.After reading all the reviews, I was skeptical that a good unit was even available. But after several months of successful use, I must say this unit works flawlessly with my HP Laserjet 1022 and the 3 laptop PCs in my house. Unlike many home wireless products, the Wireless-G Print Server runs very cool.As several reviewers have pointed out, you must make the printer work on your PC before installing the Print Server. Since all the PCs in the house are laptops, bringing the PCs to the printer to install the driver was quite easy.I have worked with several Linksys and Netgear wireless products. This was the first product for which the "Easy Install" program actually worked. The program found my router and connected the Print Server. Then it installed a server program to my PCs. The server program sits in my task bar. I really don't know very much about it, because it's always green. Installation was flawless for one Vista PC and two XP PCs. Linksys includes every cable you need, even the Ethernet cable that you use just once for a few minutes while configuring the Print Server to the router. That's a nice touch.Here's my caveats.* I don't have a scanner or fax, so I don't use those features. I can't say how they work.* The USB driver for the LaserJet 1022 is very simple. It doesn't, for example, try to tell me how much ink I have left.* I didn't have any problems with the Easy Install. I have no idea how well the manual installation would work or how good tech support would be. I can say, though, that I had a good experience with tech support for my Linksys WRT-600 when the auto-install progam didn't work.* Finally, I am in a semi-rural location. I don't use WEP, or WPA, or MAC filtering; and I do broadcast my SSID. So I can't say from personal experience how using these security features would affect operation or installation. I did change the router's IP address from the default value. That did not create any problems at all.I can't address all the issues others have raised in these reviews. But I can say that the unit works well for me. The printer is always available from all my PCs.
These speakers are absolutely incredible. I purchased them from an auction several months ago and have paired them with a Denon 5.1 channel amp running about 100 watts continuous per channel. The result is some of the greatest sound I have ever heard.As far as size goes, they are actually a lot bigger than they appear in pictures. Still, compared to many floorstanding speakers they are on the small side. Visually they look pretty nice, especially with the cover off, but even with it on the black wood accents the room nicely.Soundwise, these speakers are incredible. As I mentioned earlier I'm running them through a Denon amp; they are the only speakers I need. The bass is thick and punchy, and I can squeeze enough volume out of these things to hear the music through my entire two-story house as well as on the street outside. Treble can be a little harsh at times, but with a good EQ and good placement these speakers have an excellent, well-rounded response that practically makes the addition of a subwoofer unnecessary.The only downside to these speakers is that they're so small. You would think that with such a big sound you'd have more magnet to show off, but they're suprisingly undersized. However this DOES NOT subtract from their sound at all.Overall its a TOTAL STEAL, don't hesitate to pick these up... you won't be disappointed.
I rotate my shoes so I can easily switch this case between shoes, I followed the advice on other reviewers on placement and get accurate mileage on my Sportsband.
I am fortunate that I have another one of these I purchased 6 or 7 years ago. I added this second one to my collection a month ago, May 2011 because the first one has been so reliable for a least 400 hours of performances. I use it portably and it has had it share of bumps and bangs and still works well. I'm not sure, but I think I may have changed the bulb once. The price is great and it really adds a different pattern to the dance floor. I would recommend this to anyone for portable or club applications. I guess the only con would be is that it is halogen technology, which is being replaced with LED. This unit draws about 4 amps, I measured it. Great luck with your shows.
The sound quality is just all right. It's usually not to good. Even when I got a good station, static could still be heard in the background. You can get much better similar adapters for about the same price; (I know from having 2 others). I wouldn't recommend this unless you are looking for something cheap and don't mind a slight static in all songs.
This is a review for the 4-port version. It comes with an AC adapter and a USB cable. I've had it about a month so far. Generally happy with this purchase. The only alternative that I think would be better is one made by APC, but it is also three times more expensive. I have not yet tested to see if it will recharge my usb devices if I turned off the computer (and plugged in the hub's AC adapter). I would buy this usb hub again if I needed another one.
I purchased this kit after reading the reviews here knowing I was only running a 300 watt amp. Yes the wire is truely 10ga and the wire coating is 8ga. I actually liked this knowing there was alot of coating protecting the wire from shaffing and causing a ground out in the tight routing between the battery and my amp all the way in the back of my crewcab pickup. The speaker wire isnt all that great as it doesnt have any markings for pos/neg. My amp is right next to my sub so I only needed roughly 12", so determining pos/neg was easy to do. The ground wire is pretty short, so plan on finding or making a good ground source very close to your amp location. The kit did comes with everything needed for my amp install in my 2005 F350 crewcab and does the job very well. I really am satisfied for the $11 I spent and the kit was plenty enough for my 300 watt amp. I would recommend this for anyone running up to 800 watts.
Great! I owned my BOSE system for two years....kept saying that I could have purchase a cheeper system...that was until I placed the speakers on the stands and the real BOSE sound filled the room! Great Product, Great Price and easy to put together!
This camera is pretty good. The M PEG 4 files are false!! It's in only AVI. Theyre lying. Which means the movies are low. The camera taking pictures were impressive. My thing that sucks the most is that the LCD is poor. When it is dark outside or their is low lighting you can see crap. SO how can you tell if the camera is in the right aim?!!? I mean it doesnt make sense. THe software that comes with it SUCKS!!! I prefer Windows Movie Maker 2.1 And plus if you want to record movies and resave from editing software make sure you get a IEEE345 CORD it connects the DV to the computer. I think the pictures are awesome but the filiming sucks so far. But Iv'e made prety good movies with it so far. I suggest getting a camera for those adults. Teenagers like me will love it. And I do. Only downside is the LCD screen and the frames......
There are better 'in the ear' earbuds - please read below.My son was convinced he wanted Skull Candy earbuds. After reading reviews on the reasonably priced Skull Candy's they all seemed to have one thing in common - they were fragile. Instead I purchased these V-MODA's because the reviews seemed pretty good and they had no quality issues.We received them and tried them out on an I-Touch and the sound was pretty flat. We also tried them on a Sansa with the same results. I had a pair of Panasonic RP-HJE50-W earbuds that I purchased in 2007 for $14 and we compared these side by side to them. The Panasonic's were clearly better - higher highs and deeper bass.We looked for the same Panasonics to replace the V-MODA's and they were no longer available with Amazon as the seller. We looked through other products and decided on the Panasonic RP-HJE300 earbuds for about $17. They sounded even better than the older Panasonics I had. Clear highs and excellent bass. They come with three sizes of silicone ear pieces to fit different size ear canals. How happy my son is! I bought another pair for myself - great on airplanes to block out the noise.Heres the link:Panasonic RP-HJE300 Portable Earbud Headphones with Carrying Pouch (Black)
I've owned this receiver for about a year now.It's got a detailed, bright and precise sound. The controls are useful - having a remote is handy and the giant volume control on the unit itself is as intuitive as you need an amplifier to be.My gripes are:* Poor bass response unless you fiddle with the settings (which should not be necessary!)* I could not get it to bi-wire properly with my B&W; DM-602s even though the amp has two sets of speaker outputs. So I've had to twist my expensive four-core wire into two and cripple my beautiful speakers with inferior sound and bass/treble interference!* The radio doesn't seem to be able to scan stations automatically properly. This means I have to crawl through manually.All in all, my ancient Pioneer sounded far superior, as does anything by a "proper" hi-fi brand such as ARCAM or Marantz. I guess at this price it's what you might expect, but I have to say I'm disappointed and I'm already eager to get rid of it.
i want this item but my mom and dad wont let me
I purchased the earbuds; S&H was more than the item itself. The right bud fades in and out.
Apparently, from an earlier review, there is a difference between versions with the orange light and those with the blue light. Mine is a Dec 2010 purchase with the blue activity light, which seems to be far the worse of the two.Unlike any other USB stick that I have, this one hangs frequently. It also is slower than molasess at writing -- probably 4 times slower than any other stick I've got.I also have 2 OCZ "Diesel" 4GB sticks, and those work much better for me. In fact, they are probably the best sticks that I have.Apparently, OCZ does some good products, some times. But this stick has convinced me to be very wary of them as a brand -- the fact that a product really doesn't work doesn't seem to act as much of a deterent to stop them from shipping it.
well, I admit that I was a little scared after I ordered this MB. there were so many people complaining about modern CPUs not being supported by the bios and I just had happened to buy an A64 3700+ SanDiego Core. this line of CPUs is only supported by bios 2.0 and above, but guess what, this baby came flashed with exactly this bios version. everything worked perfectly.some people also said that it is picky with PSUs, but I have a cheap 400watt one and is rocking. it is also working great with my corsair value ddr400 memories in dual channel. the northbridge is passively cooled and it doesn't get hot at all.this MB is fast and really stable, an overclocker's dream. so if you have an AGP card which you're not ready to get rid of and you want to get the best from Athlon 64 CPUs this MB is perfect for you. highly recommended!!!
works great, holds 1048 images on my 6mp camera; or, an hour of video. highly recommend.
This was one of the first things I bought after I got my Rebel XTi last November. It's great. The fisheye effect can be a little extreme at wide angles (under 25mm), but for shooting fun pictures, this is great. The only thing I didn't like about this lens was the color, gold. Opteka released a black version recently and I bought it immediately, even though it's basically the same thing. I've moved on to more expensive equipment and none of my new lenses really work with this accessory, but if you have a camera that accepts this lens, especially the 18-55 kit lens of all the Rebels, I highly recommend getting this, or the .38x black version. I posted a couple pictures I took using the other lens, which you can find here:Opteka .38x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Canon EOS 30D 20D 10D 5D 1Ds 1D
If you are looking at the 430 & this 580 and have any of the Canon DSLRs - save your money and puchase the 580 before buying the 430. The larger size is no negative. It is a no-brainer just the way it locks onto the camera & the dust and water-resistance over the smaller flash. Recommended
I was intrigued by the reviews of the previous version of the Sangean Pocket Radio FM/AM DT-210V (w/the now obsolete TV band) and the need to have a portable radio perform as well as a car radio.I walk in an area 20-30 miles from my stations of interest, and have had lots of reception issues with previous portable mp3 devices with radio receivers; lots of fading and directional issues etc. The current model is a DT-210 (w/o TV band) and is the one pictured and still titled as the DT-210V on the Amazon site.This unit although nicely designed, is much larger than the Sansa player I was previously using. In fact the 2 AAA batteries alone are larger than my previous player. Unfortunately it doesn't perform better in any way, and I think most portable digital receivers in mp3 players will perform as well if not better for lots less cost.For those needing AM capability the DT-210 is even more disappointing. The unit's AM & FM receiving capabilities are no where close to pervious Sangean table or shower radios I have used, and don't come close to Tivoli or the much reviewed GE/RCA Superadio. I think this model has been value engineered out of its outstanding status,
this item has been very useful, especially the hands free calling feature. One of the main reasons I bought this particular model was the rating by CR and because it is compatible with a wide range of cellphone companies. It is very user friendly and you can understand the computerized voice. I would recommend this gps.
Needed a new cam to replace the crappy X-10 I had. Bought this one so I could put the wide angle lense on it. It's in the carport and works great, but during the day the driveway is washed out. Much prefer the lorex Sg6117. Otherwise, works good at night, nice clear picture.
This keyboard puts all the functions of your computer right at your fingertips; with the included software, you can program alternative funtions of many of the buttons to perform nearly any action.The lack of a number pad is somewhat disappointing, so if you use excel often, this may not be the best keyboard for you. However, if you demand ultra-performance from your keyboard, it may be an acceptable trade-off.
We were looking for a small light weight TV-DVD combination for our RV. The Axion performs well playing even MPEG 3 and DVD, CDR, and has video input for our digital camcorder. The sound is good, but could use exterior speaker connections. The 12V-120V connector is great for RV users since AC is not always available. With quick mounts, the TV can be used in many locations. The picture quality is very good.
Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for to use with an older computer. Couldn't be more pleased. Price and delivery were excellent also.
It's a 5 pin Bosch type relay - and a commodity part. I checked it out and it works and is on the shelf as a spare.
These are great little units but unless you add a little aluminum foil flag to the top of the antenna mast, they have terrible functionality. Just add a little flag , and they dont miss a beat!
This recorder is just to small. Its hard to get through the menu options and hard to use the buttons. The software and the USB interface works great. The reception range is limited and the play back quality is not very good. I guess if all you wanted was something real small it would be OK, but it just is not user friendly.
This is a great bag. It's stylish and functional. If you want to get away from the trusty black bag, this is it. The straps are sturdy and comfortable. It's great if you want a versatile collection of computer bags. If you are a business woman with fashion sense, you'll want this bag.
This is a very good book, a bit general, but covers a lot of inportant topics, such as sections of major OSs and a large meaty portion on urls, and lists of various kinds.Don't get me wrong this is a very good book, but in order to get the best out of it you really must use the links in it. And there are thousands of them. Just reading the book will not make you an expert, or a hacker. For this reason it is a excellent starting book on security, giving a whole host of information, abeit some sections are outdated, for instance VAX/VMS systems (or that may just be my ignorance).Overral yes, I would heartily reccomend this book to any aspiring hacker, systems administrator, or security professional, but you will have to use your own iniative to get the best out of this book.
I purchased it 2 or 3 months ago in Amazon. At that time, it was in promotion and I got very good deal of a brand new one around $... after Mail-in rebate. It works totally the same as SONY memory stick. Why not use ScanDisk if you could get a good deal?
The the small size of the disks means you can easily carry a few even in your pockets. The "loud whirring" some people have complained about is very faint (at least with mine) and only occurs at the start of a track, and I've never had it skip. In my mind the carry case with belt clip make up for the larger-than-average bulk--heck I never carried my RIO in my pocket anyways--and the Li ion battery is a nice plus.My only complaints are minor:1) the earphones aren't great2) the backlight control is stupid--as far as I can tell the only way to turn it on is to go through 3 menus...now how can I do that in the dark? should I just leave it on all the time?3) when copying files to/from the drive via Win2K nothing seems to tell you when the drive is done reading or writing, you just have to listen closely
These speakers were purchased to replace the stock speakers on my 2009 15 ft sea-Doo speedster. The old speakers were the same size clarions but don't compare in quality. For the price these cannot be beat.
I have owned a 46xbr3 for over a month now. I would 1st like to say that the image of this TV is awesome. The menu options you have to tweak the look of the image is very very detailed. It helps if you run component and HDMI signals and need to have different tweaked settings to optimize look and reduce pixelization. 1080p with your playstation 3, blu ray or hd dvd players. The tv does not run 1080p component, only hdmi and vga, so your xbox 360 will have to run in 1080i (still looks great). The xbox 360 does run 1080p through vga input on this tv but xbox360 makes the screen look washed out.Clouding Issue:There is however a manufacturing defect that is not officially published by sony and no recall is yet in effect. The Sony LCD flatpanels XBR2/XBR3 40"/46"/52" screens have a greater then 50% chance to have a defect nicknamed "clouding". I am one of those unlucky buyers. What "clouding" basically is, is white puffy looking background lighting, when screen is black. This is not to be confused with non uniform lighting often seen in PC lcd panels; This is much worse and much brighter and heavily blotchy. For most people with this problem (including myself) you can only see this clouding during times when the screen goes black. (credits at the end of the movies, transitions between commercials to tv shows, dark parts scenes in movies and shows.) During these dark scenes they stand out like a sore thumb and make viewing distracting; due to the fact they are very bright and whitish. My experience is the longer the TV stays turned on the brighter these clouds get. When you 1st turn on the Tv they are very faint. They also have an odd habit of shifting around the panel very slowly over the course of weeks. (as strange as this may sound) I have found the clouding does not discolor or overbrighten the screen when the TV has full colorful images on it. This is why this problem is tolerable and I did not demand my money back, its still not acceptable though. I have read a few users say their clouding is so bad it effects the colors and makes them washed out. Thankfully I have not seen that.Please do not take my word for any of this I encourage you to be a critical thinker and go out on google and seek this "sony lcd clouding" issue. I am doing my part for the small community of us who are stuck with this sad problem overshadowing what is otherwise an absolutely great HDTV.In closing this TV is beautiful looking but when you spend this much money you don't want things like this bringing down your morale over the product. If you buy this TV you could be one of the lucky buyers and get an untainted screen and most stores give you a 30 day return policy. I have also heard (not confirmed) that the newest manufactured models have fixed this issue. I gave the product 5 stars despite the flaw, because even with this flaw I love this TV.Best of luck with your HDTV purchases. Hope this helps.
This case is awesome, definitely beautiful and glitzy!!! It will have all your friends asking " where did you get it?"
I was looking for a budget upconvert DVD player to get me by, while I wait for HD-DVD players to come down to a more reasonable level. I've always respected and had good luck with Toshiba electronics in the past and I have always recommended the company for their quality, until now.The SD 4990 is a sexy looking player, but the hardware inside must have been assembled with leftover and unmatched spare parts from obsolete models. For starters there is a long delay for the machine to power up after hitting the power button. It took so long that I thought I forgot to plug it in. It takes a good 5 - 10 seconds to get a reaction from it. Then you're greeted with an obnoxiously loud disc tray when you decide to put a disc in.Oh wait, before I get too far ahead of myself, let me tell you the funnest part. This player does not have an automatic detect for the HDMI cable. I thought the player was simply broken as all that was on-screen was varying degrees of green static, and after 30 minutes of fiddling around the internet I found out that you have to attach standard composite cables from the player to your TV first so you can read the DVD players menu, and THEN set the HDMI output that way. Next, hook up your HDMI cable and it finally worked.On operation this machine is just awful! It freezes very often, and you'll get digital pixelazation on the screen. I played about 10 DVD's with this machine and every single disc froze at random spots.I returned my player within a week and bought a better Sony machine, albiet for about $30 more cost, but it's worth it. I'm really disappointed in Toshiba here, as they've always been high quality in the past. This player was an impulse buy more or less, and my trust in Toshiba quality led me to buy it since it was so cheap, and I figured it just HAD to be a good player. Wrong!Please don't buy this player. It's so buggy with firmware issues that it should actually be illegal for Toshiba to sell it to consumers.
The router works well but can't get connection at some corners of my apartment. Connection temporary goes off and needs you to go over the process again to get connected. Overall, it works good for its price.
I recently found out that the Palm TX will accept a 4GB SD, providing that It's not a SDHC. This works fine in my Palm TX and, though it is a lot slower than advertised, I will be getting more. The case is a lot different than anything that I've seen before. There have been no problems with the SD Card so far. Nothing like what other reveiwers have reported, at least. I think that at least some of the problems reported are due to over-expectations of the buyer, though it possible that the buyer got a bad casing in his SD Card.05/26/2011I've seen the transfer rate vary from ~400 KB/Second to 725 KB/Second on this particular card. further, while I don't often care just how fast the transfer rate is, I do admit that it takes my computer nearly two hours to duplicate the files and Directory tree that I have established on this particular card. Of course, that IS nearly 2 GB of data.
Simply put - I was having poor performance from a relatively new DVD player (A08) in this case. I tried 3 players in 2 different enclosures - and this thing performs no better than a USB 1.1 (i.e. very slow). DVDs read only at 2x vs. 14x on other enclosures. All I can tell you is I got two for free and I wouldnt give this to someone.
Initially most impressive. Heavy- looks indestructible. Invested in charger, rechareable d cells when I purchased, intending to carry out to farm, woods. But cover of electrical cord niche flopped open as I lifted out of box. Latch makes term "rugged" laughable. Thin, flimsy plastic. Tried- simply cannot be reglued- plastic too thin. What now- load up with batteries, carry with cord hanging behind, plastic lid flopping? Poor execution of details ruins otherwise good design, because it plays from aux input well and radio seems to have good sensitivity. Sound is very full for a battery powered speaker. A shame, really.
This LCD for the money has the best picture to be found. Quite a few of the reviews I read previously made note of the inability to hook up external speakers and they are correct. This short coming is not a problem for regular TV but on DVDs I have found the sound to be a problem so I have added a home theater system. While this flaw points out that the Norcent 3215 is not perfect, it is still a very good value for the money.
This battery works just as well as the original for less then half the price.
I have had the Oritron DVD600 for about 90 days. With only one exception, it has worked very well on the all of the DVD rentals and titles I have bought. At first, I did experience the variations of light and dark picture (especially on "Meet the Parents") that others have mentioned, but it went away when I connected it directly to the television, and not through the VCR. The sound is very good, if not great.One problem I have had, that I haven't seen mentioned elsewhere, is that the player defaults to a French soundtrack (if that option is available on the menu) if you do not actually select English before starting the movie. This is more an annoyance than a major problem, since I knew it was an inexpensive machine going in and expected some bugs. But one movie I bought, John Boorman's "Excalibur," will NOT play in English no matter what. In fact, after a few minutes of trying, you cannot even access the menu on this DVD. This is the only title so far that has had this problem - the disc worked fine on a friend's machine, so I know it's not the DVD. I have not tried the Disney discs that some others have had problems with.Other than this, I have been pleased with its operation, and have enjoyed many hours of viewing with no distractions from the player. I have been watching the "Monty Python's Flying Circus" complete series box set (which cost more than the player!) and have had no problems navigating through the many special features. I will probably get a more expensive machine in the future, but I think this was a great way to initially get into the world of DVD.
after being contented using my apple ipod earphone (with griffin earbuds) i decided to buy this Shure E2c isolating earphones as my bday gift for myself.at first, it is very difficult to get the perfect fit.. but after 20minutes of trying all the sleeves, i got the perfect sleeve and fit.its funny but when i wear this i have to open my mouth wide (so my ear canal will also open) fit and seal it in and the sound is just GREAT! i never knew i was missing a lot just by using the earphone that came with my ipod 4th gen and now im using ipod 5th gen.I would recommend this one.
I really like this briefcase but more for work than weekend travel. I can squeeze an outfit and pajamas in the briefcase along with my 15" MacBook Pro, but adding a few papers, wallet, etc, it gets a bit tight.As long as I take the minimum clothes (which is ok by me) I can still take this bag. I hope to beat it up a bit to soften it.I would like to add: IF you use this bag with the wheels attached, it doesn't fit under the airplane seats - unless you are business class or better - but then, you have more room above your head, too.
Don't waste your money on this camera; it is a total waste of currency. I ordered this camera for my daughter's 4th birthday and once you discover that this piece of junk does not work, and as one of the other reviewer's wrote, "the look of disappointment on the child's face is not worth it." The only thing that she was able to take a picture of was the sun (requires very bright light). Please do not put yourself through buying this piece of junk to only have to return it. As I stated above, giving this product one star is too much, this is the worst product on the market.
"Vinyl" in the product title was the reason for my purchase. A friend made me a CD a few years ago with some really old-school R&B; as a birthday gift. The CD he used was like a mini vinyl record... grooves and all! I loved it and have been searching in stores ever since to find them with no luck. Finally, someone suggested I try AMAZON and joy of joys, I found this product!!But when I received it, it was NOT what I expected. Yes... the CD definitely has a vinyl "look" but that is it. Much like CDs you can buy with graphics on them, these simply have a vinly "graphic", not the actual feel and texture of a vinyl record.I thought about returning the item but, I still needed blank discs to use, so I kept them. There is another brand that has "vinyl" in the product name that I will order in a few weeks. I passed on them before because this product has the blank/printable labels already on the disc. The others have the brand name and the vinyl area was not as large. Since that is what I really want, I did not see the point in a disc that was mostly label :0( But... I'll give them a try... better some real vinyl than none.Hope this helps.
I would like to say that the $32 I spent on these headphones was worth it, but that would be false. I am very disappointed in headphones and the sound quality. I recieved these headphones 2 days ago. I used them once and they are now a backup pair. The fit is not bad as long as you sit in one spot and don't intend to use these for running. I have an older pair of Sony headphones that are listed on Amazon for 1/3 of the price that are much better. If you really want to throw away $32 go ahead and buy these. I gave them 2 stars only because they are better than the tourture devices(headphones) that came with my IPOD.
If there are times when a computer just won't do, this is a great typewriter for the money. Despite the many features it has, it is very easy to learn to use and I have had no maintenance problems whatsoever. I purchased it to take the DC Bar Exam and it worked well over 6 hours of intensive use. The only issue I noticied was when typing in the Line Print mode, sometimes the words would merge together leaving a non-sensical word. Overall though, it held up well and performed up to expectations for my needs. Certainly a good product for the money.
I just received my cordless mx duo and have to say that this is by far the best keyboard and mouse I have ever owned. The keyboard is whisper quiet, the mouse is so responsive I sometimes think it's telepathic, and the enclosed software (this refers to the Mac OS X software) is top-notch, easy to use and programmable to your liking, plus incredibly stable. The price alone for both products (and only having to deal with one cordless transmitter and losing only one USB port) is reason enough to buy them together instead of separately. Even if you're thinking of just getting a new mouse, or a new keyboard, get them both and watch your amazement at how wonderful these two products work seemlessly together. Even the keyboard has a little scroll wheel and internet buttons if you don't feel like reaching over to your mouse (which also has a scroll wheel) or taking your hands off the keyboard because you're busily typing. This is one mouse and keyboard that even Microsloth can't copy (their late-in-the-game accessories are made by hewlett-packard and redistributed under the MS logo) just yet. But give them time. ;)Every button on each Logitech product is fully configurable, but you may not want to fiddle around in the Logitech control panel. The default settings are already intuitive, and the mouse feels so good under your palm, you'll probably be saying goodbye to sore wrists in no time! Speaking of which, the mouse is incredibly smooth and responsive (for a cordless optical), and you have to wonder how they did it. Which I did, and I learned that it uses the very latest in cutting-edge RF technology. If you're a graphic designer, or even a regular computer user, you will not regret this purchase. People who have tried my mouse and keyboard were simply stunned by its incredible looks, feel, and handling. And so will you. Though your boss may think you're not working because the keyboard is so quiet!
This antenna works great. It is only installed inside for now but it still gets all the channels available in my area. It is small lightweight and seems relatively well made. I plan on moving it outside in a few days and see it the signal levels increase.
Technics cd changers do play cd-r's along with almost all cd players of any type. Do you actually own one that doesn't? If you do it must be defective. The customer support people in my experience usually know less about there equipment than I do. Maybe they were confused or maybe they thought you meant cd-rw's. Anyways, my dad's cd player is an over 2 year old Technics SL-PD887 and all of my cd-r's play fine in it. The newer versions of it shouldn't be any different, besides i've read reviews from people who have had no trouble with cd-r's. I never have problems with cd-r's even in my Sony discman.
The arrow keys are placed in what looks like a logical order, but doesn't match other keyboards and so I am always hitting them incorrectly.The block of six keys on the upper right (left of the number pad -- insert, delete, page up, page down) are oriented vertically, rather than horizontally (3 rows of 2, rather than 2 rows of 3) and the "insert" key is placed below (bottom right) the "page up" and "page down" keys, whereas on most keyboards it is upper left. You can imagine what problems this creates.There are other similar design issues.The keyboard is good quality, but the non-standard configuration is a source of constant frustration, since it is so different from the keyboards I use at work and with my laptop.
Considering the price, it's a great little tripod. I bought it to take pictures in dimly lit churches and caves in Italy, where I won't have access to an appropriate surface to use a table-top tripod. The tripod serves the purpose for which it was designed - an inexpensive, compact piece of equipment that's good in a pinch. It's probably unsafe in windy conditions and certainly can't be used to hold a camera with a heavy lens, but it wasn't designed for this.One complaint: it's tricky to get the legs extended all the way. Vanguard arguably could have paid more attention to this aspect. But for the price, I can't complain too much.
This is a great product for Geocaching, for which it was purschased for. It is easy to learn how to use and is very accurate.
My sole purpose for the product was for hooking up my Ps2 to my laptop.I am in a remote location and am with out a tv. The product works fine in completing the the task at hand. The picture quality is not what i expected, But does the job. It will suffice for my needs but if your looking for picture quality this product may not be for you. Also i'm having trouble with media center recognizing the hardware.All in all works fine lack qulity picture, buy at your own risk.
I bought this lens to replace an EF 100-300mm (USM) that we had from my wife's film shooting days (not a common lens to have, apparently; the 75-300mm seems to be more widespread). That older lens produced some surprisingly good pictures (quite sharp), but handheld shots were hard to get right at long focal lengths.The image stabilization feature of this lens works remarkably well, but it's quite a bit noisier than that of the EF-S 17-85mm IS (my first IS lens; you hardly hear the IS gyrations at all on that one). The sharpness is quite good (probably a tad better than that of the EF 100-300mm, although it's not a foremost strength of this lens in my opinion). I was surprised by how much faster I can acquire focus with this lens, even though reviews suggested that it still falls short of L-series lenses (see e.g. the "flying gull" shot I uploaded to the "customer images" set).If you want to shoot hand-held at 150mm+, I don't think this lens has much competition under $1000 for Canon EOS users.
i plugged it in an away it went. You can power up the IPAQ and transfer files back and forth. It seems like a decent quality product. Mine came in a sealed bag BUT it was still rusty! Yes, I said rusty. These must be old stock.
Overall this adapter is a good value for the money. I am a bit concerned by the thinness of the plastic mounting arms, and I had to make a shim to go between the body of the radio and the storage pocket to prevent it from twisting. Some work was required to get the radio to sit at the right depth and alignment to the factory opening, requiring several trips in and out of the dash.
First off I'd like to point out that this page not only has pictures and reviews for the 6 capacity case, but the 2-capacity as well. The pictures were confusing me a bit when I ordered my 6-capacity case, not to mention some of the reviews by people saying the holders for drives were plastic. But I ordered the 6 capacity anyway, already having case logic cases I knew it would be fine.When I received it I was very happy. The compartments holding the drives in this one are mesh, and the top is elastic. There's no plastic at all. This will last forever unless you dont' take care of your things..... or take a pair of scissors to it lol. If you take a look at the pictures, you'll notice like the 4th one is the 2 capacity case, and it DOES have plastic holders. Now it IS case logic, even that one should last awhile if you're "nice" to it, but hopefully this'll clear up any confusion anyone might have.
Best $125 I ever spent. Recommend wholeheartedly and without reservations! Carry this thing with me everywhere. Post videos on YouTube and Facebook. Make school projects for the kids.Advantages2 AA batteries available anywhere, carry replacements with you.User interface of device clear and simple.DisadvantagesNo tripod connection!!!Supplied software is klugey and intrusive.As an amateur, I'm importing videos into Windows Movie Maker and happily editing audio and video.
It doesnt do anything spectacular. But, it does exactly what I expected it to do and I believe it was worth the $150.
So far so good. It holds a pretty decent charge giving me 2 to 3 hours of battery life depending on what I'm doing. It does not fit as flush as the dell branded battery I had before did, but for a third of the price it is doing great. Here's hoping it lasts for a couple years.
Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6I can't understand why this happened! I have purchased several other Transcend SDHC C6 mem cards; 2Gb, 4Gb, and 8Gb with no problems whatsoever! I want to buy this card again, but I am not sure it will hold up...I need the higher Gb mem, but not confident with this 16Gb. I just purchased it last month and had several hundred photos taken, used the card in my laptop card reader with no problem, then went to use it on an HP PhotoSmart printer, and the card got damaged in the read process, because when I put it back into the my Canon PowerShot--there were no more pics. Put it in my EOS, no pics. Tried to re-format it...not readable. It states lifetime warranty, but who do I go to?; Amazon or Transcend?
I bought this bag through another company and immediately the lumbar airpack was deffective couldn't keep the air. I replaced the airpack from another backpack I had because the manufacture never answered my email and the airpack for the arm straps deflate and never worked. After a semester and half the backpack ripped, it couldn't handle all the college text books and a 15" laptop. Sorry but this quality is junk. Do yourself a favor get another bag that is durable. This bag will not last. Believe me, I treated the bag with care it just couldn't handle the cargo, I'm talking about 6 college text books 1 notebook sometimes 2, 15" laptop, AC Adapter, pens/pencils/highlighters and miscellaneous. Don't waste your money!!!!
i have tried this product for sometime and i am totally amazed the quality and sound of this .. for the price ithought i'd get some cardboard set of speakers instead i goquality product i'd recomend this to any one on a budget an wants a boost ofsound... also was easy to set up and use
I love that I can flip my SD card into a USB plug! No card reader or cables required! A truly elegant design that saves clutter on my desk and in my camera bag.
I also purchased this digital frame after reading that it is compatible with Windows XP. I tried installing and re-installing on multiple computers, contacted Coby for technical advice, etc without any resolution. Finally gave up and returned the device to Amazon.
All I had to do was install the drivers in my laptop, reboot and plug the card in the PC card slot. When it boots back up it recognizes the hardware and installation is almost instant. It even connects to the router/ap instantly. I was very impressed and pleased with the range and speeds I get with this wireless card. I am able to surf the internet and play games outside with a high speed connection and NO WIRES.If you have the money I'd say go for it. If you are looking for a wireless 802.11b product I'd say go for the DWL-650+ because it's double the speeds compared to older 11Mbps hardware and a better price. But I like speed and 802.11a is all about speed.
I think this transmitter works really well. The signal is a lot weaker than a radio station, but I think thats typical with most (or all) of these devices. I am really happy I bought it.
Product is a good value for the money spent (although shipping was somewhat pricey). I thought the speaker had a volume control feature (my mistake in assuming it was like another I owned previously). The product arrived in a timely manner... which is a big plus ... and a classic characteristic for sellers on Amazon.com.
got the adapter fast within two days, My laptop is old but with minimum effort it was installed. it arrived like new and seems to work just fine. the blekin program loads slow on startup but after that it fine.
Bought this product top use with portable Sirius receivers, one had only a vent mount ( pretty much as usless as teats on a boar hog ), the other was a window mount, which had worn out. It was easy to adapt both of the sirius units to mount on these window mounts. The suction cups have stayed attached to the windshield, even on several extremely hot days. I do not expect a problem with then this winter, but will pass along any info to the contrary.For my application, this windshield mount is a bit too heavy duty. There is a size smaller that may have been adaquate. Though, I am quite happy with this product, which is very well constructed. I will be surprised if I would have to replace it anytime in the future.
Great buy for the price. I see no difference between prints from this toner and the original HP toner that came with the printer.
These are great rollers. The only thing I don't like is the metal clips. They do not hold the hair too well. Otherwise the rollers heat up quick and produce nice curls. Just make sure you use hairspray!
I just sent my second replacement receiver back to Sanyo and asked for my money back. Yeah, I know . . . Good luck! I received the first receiver as a Christmas present a year ago. After about 2 months, it began to turn itself off and on. Sanyo replaced it, and that one started doing the same thing after about 3 months. Sanyo replaced that one too. The third one would simply cut the sound. I could temporarily regain the sound by unplugging it and plugging it in again. Sanyo has got to either be playing a huge April Fools joke on customers or planning for bankrupcy. Either way, don't buy this junk . . . and I'm "Sirius" about that!
As a lot of other reviewers have mentioned, the bass has a nice full sound, and that is definitely one of the best qualities of this speaker. However, if you have music that goes in the higher ranges, there is a tinny quality that lacks the fullness of the bass. There's also a tendency for distortion at higher frequencies, even when the volume is not very loud. Don't play choral music on these speakers.
I love this cable. I don't know what I'd do without it. It connects my laptop, ipod, or phone or whatever else that has a 1/8" headphone jack to my speakers.
I purchased this product in early February and have yet to be able to use it (it's now the beginning of April) for longer than around 10 minutes; this despite two returns to Pioneer for repair. In use the picture either freezes after a few minutes, or the unit resets itself. In addition, the picture shows high frequency flicker (I am using component video). The current thinking from Pioneer is that I need to plug the unit directly into the wall rather than into a surge protection power strip. I'll try that out.I own a Replay TV unit and only tried this unit because it reduced the overall number of boxes in my living room (replacing the PVR, DVD and MP3 player with a single box). I hoped that Tivo would have better software than Replay TV (I had some issues with their unit as well) but it appears not. One requires a real telephone line to perform the initial setup (unlike ReplayTV) and apparently my Vonage line just won't do. I finally discovered that it is possible to use the broadband connection for the initial set up but the information was not easy to find. One Tivo tech. actually denied that it was possible and I only found the information after searching the internet.On the plus side Pioneer support has been reasonable but I still don't have a working unit.I regret having purchased this unit and would suggest that Pioneer should not have released something which clearly has problems operating in the real world.
Not bad, but did not stay in ear well. Returned. Service, as always, great from Amazon. Purchased a $5.00 pair of Coby that I like much better.
I was a fan of this unit at first. Its CD playback was a real pleasent surprize. Sounds were mellow and rich, just like I like to hear. The DVD player was also a surprize in the fact that the picture compared to stand-alone players I have seen. I had no digitizing or frame freeze ups at all. Colors were bright and had good seperation. Plus the Dolby 5.1 sound throught the optical outputs was fantastic. Loud with lots of low bass. The VCR is where I hit my troubles. At first it was O.k. but now its recording ability has fallen way below acceptable. Im getting marks through the tape as if its dirty(only 3 weeks old) or the tracking is just failing. Ive tried new tapes and manual ajustments but its getting worse. Even though I hardly play VHS movies back anymore I still am a heavy recorder. We record stuff all the time. Therefore I guess its going back. Im going to get it cleaned first to see if this helps but Sony VCR's have a bad reputation I heard.
Overall, I like my Zen MicroPhoto a lot. I bought it because it was A) Cheaper than Ipods B)Had an FM Tuner and C) had 8 GBs of space. There are a lot of problems with it though.To start off with, the product description on Amazon is a lie. You can't listen to music and look at pictures at the same time. If you try to look at pictures when you're playing music, the music shuts off.Also, you can't listen to the music from your player on your computer. Well, you can, but the program is absolutely horrible. You can't even rewind or fast forward. When you choose a song, the player stays as an icon on the right side of the start bar and all you can do is stop and pause it. No big deal, you can just use a different program right? Wrong. It doesn't work on Window Media Player, and when trying to play it on WINAMP it says "This device does not allow direct playback." That in itself really bothered me.Also, a few album names were typed wrong onto my player. I tried to fix them on the player, but it wouldn't let me, and dealing with any program was just a pain in the butt.The only thing I liked about the programs that came with it is that you can put CD after CD directly on your player easily. The other programs you can try to use I don't like that much either.If you have a lot of hard drive space on your computer, then none of this concerns you. You can just put all the music on your hard drive and then sync with the player (which, I can imagine, is extremely useful). For people like me with little space on their hard drive, this is a pain.In the end, it plays great. The pictures aren't good and take a long time to load. It has a lot of space, and the FM tuner is decent. You can even record the radio, which I liked a lot. I recommend this for people with 15 GB or more free on their hard drive. If you plan on just keeping the music on your player, and want to play it on your computer as well, I suggest an iPod.
Recently I bought this item to use it as a modular snake (100ft). A friend bought a HEAR Technologies monitor system. So I tough lets use this cable an try it out since the "proper" cables are way more expensive. I had success, everything works properly. I didn't had any noise or distortion. The cable seems thiner than the "proper" cables so I am not putting so much stress on it. I believe that if I take good care of it, is going to last. If not I can buy another one and still save some money.Now I have a new project for it and I am planing to get another one. Now that I can control the monitor mix with an iPod/iPhone/iPad in my Presonus StudioLive I will buy a 6 ch Headphone amp and use this cable again as a modular snake to save some returns in the snake and have 6 aux mixers on stage.
First off, there is absolutely no mono output. You can screw around stereo reverb and whatnot, but if your TV only has one audio jack, you're going to need some external hardware to combine the channels, unless you want to hand pick hearing one channel or the other. Every other player (and gaming system) I have experience with lets you get away with using one audio jack and setting the output settings to Mono to get full sound. That just makes no sense to me, but I can live with it.The thing that really gripes me is that, when adding DivX functionality, Philips just completely overlooked that a good majority of standard, 4:3 aspect TV sets that came out over two-three years ago like to overscan portions of the picture that a computer screen would normally display in full. Thanks to this, DivX videos will have an invisible frame cropping off roughly 20% of the picture. The remote gives you the ability to Zoom IN on a picture, but, surprise, surprise, no ability to Zoom OUT (which would easily correct this)What does this mean? If you plan on using this player to play videos with hardcoded (read: permanent) subtitles on a standard TV, the DivX fuction is essentially useless because you have to spend hours on end re-encoding all of your videos into standard DVD format with built-in black borders, as it's the only way to force the TV set to display the entire picture without losing the subtitles to the margins. I found this out the hard way.As others had said, this little player rocks as "just a DVD player," but I think it still needs a lot of work with its extra functions.
I mainly bought the filter to protect my lens glass which is what it does just fine. I cannot tell a difference in the photos with or without the filter. In todays age of digital photography, the "Digital Darkroom" does the job that a filter use to be responsible for.
This is the first cannon that I've used that has the chip on it to track ink usage and all that (to make it harder to refill), however, something went awry and now it thinks it's a different color, and my printer keeps reporting errors. This happens almost every time I print -- and by removing and reinserting it a couple times, it'll eventually recognize it as the right color. But then, after a couple printouts, it decides its the wrong color again and I have to open the print, pull the cartridge, put it back in, close the lid, wait for it to do it's dance, then wait for either another error message or the printout to come.I used to love this printer, but I hate how companies try to bilk $$ from you for their overpriced ink (i think it's in the thousands of dollars a gallon on profit) -- and now that they're using chips to force your buying decision, it's just a dirty move on their part, and another point of failure in the system.Alas, you still screwed as there aren't other options -- perhaps sending letters of disappointment to cannon might do something, though I doubt it.
The audio technica headphone set is all that it promises to be. The noise cancelling feature is more than adequate and the ear cups are very comfortable on the ears. All in all money's worth, would definitely recommend.
The Z712 is a good camera but Kodak really disappointed me with the lack of a charger. The only way I have found to utilize the included battery is to purchase a dock from Kodak, which I feel is an unnecessary expense. The chargers that work with the KLIC-8000 will not charge the battery that comes with the camera so I ended up having to buy two batteries and a charger plus a memory card making the true cost of the camera over $300 instead of the original $200.
I am not an expert in acoustic, but you don't need it at all. Remarkable sound.
well it hooks to my rokland n3 and my trendnet omni directional antenna. Im not sure about signal loss cause i couldnt find the adapter for the lmr400 cable to test and see if it was losing any signal in comparison. now i have my antenna outside and it picks up some steady sinals. im happy with it
This is the piece that goes around an aftermarket radio to make it fit nicely into your dash. The finish is slightly different than the car - it's a little rougher, but it's not that noticeable. It fits well in a 2006 Sentra 1.8s.
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** SEE BELOW FOR AN UPDATE **I should say that, although I use computers a lot, I am not a fiend seeking the biggest, fastest, best or latest in computer hardware. This case was used for the first computer I have ever constructed myself (which was a surprisingly simple task).For my purposes the case was both very reasonably priced and perfectly adequate for the task. The tool-free mountings for the disk drives were easy to use, and although they might not be quite as solid as a screw I could not imagine them causing a problem.The fan seems to be fairly quiet and, possibly aided by the fact that the front of the case is essentially an open mesh, seems to do a good job.** UPDATE **A few weeks after I wrote this the power supply failed. Unfortunately I can't change my star rating, but if I could I'd drop it to 1 or 2. I don't know if I can get anything back on this, but decided that a better bet would be to buy a quality power supply. I went with the Corsair 400 CX.
Really very useful and fast to install, is like a pendrive, just plug and use it.
This 75 foot Cat 5 cable was a great value (especially compared to what you might pay at a retail store!), and the standard shipping was very quick. I'll definitely shop here again.
This Port Worked Perfectly With My Fiberglass Box That Has A Single Alpine Type R 12.The Port Made it Very Easy To Tune Box.This Port Does Not Make Noise Like Other Cheap Ports.
I bought this thinking that this was the only thing that could convert VGA audio to 3.5 mm, but then I found out that I was wring when I got a different cord so I could connect my laptop audio to my tv, in just 1 cord instead of 3 different cords. The product does work like it is supposed to, but it took almost a month for the package to arrive in my mailbox. If you want something like this that works, go buy a cord that doesn't take as long to ship and has VGA on one end and 3.5 mm on the other.
I ordered this Epson printer for my wife as she has been collecting digital photos of our family for several years and has never found the time to get them printed. We used this printer within 10 minutes of opening in and were thouroughly impressed. The print speed was great and the qualitiy is as good as what you order online or get at a local shop. I highly recommend this printer to anyone looking for quality prints at a reasonable price.
This is a really cool product. The flashing lights are awesome and they won't muss your 'do. Really comfy around the head. I only wish the lights blinked to the beat of the music. Other than that, this is a must have!!!!!
This machine is easy to use and the printing/copying is superior, but the ink evaporates. When I first bought it, I was using it all the time. It seemed like I was going through more ink that my previous Canon copier, but I was doing a lot of printing. What bothered me is that I was doing all black printing and the color cartridges were running out. Now I only print or copy a couple of sheets a month and I go through two to three sets of cartridges a year, including the color cartridges which I NEVER use. I LOVED my previous Canon copier, but I hate this one. I'm currently in the process of looking for a new 4 in 1 machine. I was going to give away or donate this one, but I don't want to stick anyone with this piece of junk, so I'm going to recycle it.
Though I was initially drawn to this book because it seemed to promise an American South-based exploration of murder and mystery through the precoucious persepective of a twelve-year old female proatagonist, I was pleased to discover that it is nothing shy of a fantastic multi-faceted American novel full of remarkable character development and plot formation. Tartt tinkers with both character and plot chliches to produce rich and surprising depictions of people and events, consistently twisting our expectations. It's refreshing to encounter a novel that alights on the fundamental presuppostions of the reader, but yet makes no promises, and doesn't obligingly satisfy our need for unreal heroism and reconcilliation.
This is a very good camera, unfortunately Fuji has stopped production of this model... it is very good for starters to learn about photography and slowly move towards a DSLR mode i guess...i have used this camera for last three years and now i have a broken battery lid.. which is due to th eplastic body.. i feel this is the only drawback this camera has other wise this is really a good handy camera....
This mp3 player is great! Its easy to manage, it lasts, has a screen and color display, has great sound, and an FM radio player built in it. At the lower price of 130$, this is a great buy! It's great for a huge stocking stuffer, a birthday present, a summer present, or pretty much any present. This is great for long car rides, and is simply the best non iPod, mp3 player availible!!
I purchased this camera in June and have hundreds of excelent quality photos already. The SD memory is smooth and fast and reproduction is without a doudt as good as I ever received from my old SLR's. Even the kids took good photo's. The battery lasted an entire week on vacation without a recharge and took over 100 photo's including flash. This is a nice camera for both amature and hobbiest. Thanks Panasonic
The Meade Safari Pro 8x42WA is the finest binocular I've ever used. Having begged, borrowed, or owned well over two dozen binoculars in my life, I feel I can make a fair assessment of these things. Granted, most of the glasses I've used in the past were somewhat entry-level (el cheapo) models. Perhaps that's all the more reason for my enthusiasm over the Safari Pros. While I'm certainly no authority in this area, I strongly suspect that the BaK-4 prisms have a lot to do with the clarity experienced. Add to that the comfortable feel of the rubber armour coating, the short focus distance, the long eye relief, the ratio of magnification to lens diameter, and you wind up with one of the best values in sports optics on the market today. The only thing that I can see lacking is, they're not nitrogen filled; but for the price tag, that's to be expected. Until the day I'm able to move up to the Leica/Swarovski class, these Meades will fill the bill quite nicely. Oh yeah, one other thing! Everything we've heard or read about the cheesy neck strap connectors is true, but this was so easy to overcome that it hardly seems worth mentioning (so I won't). Still worth 5 stars in my book.
I purchaced this speaker along with four Polk Monitor 30 satalites, a Pioneer VSX-1017TXV-K receiver, and a Velodyne VX-10 sub about two months ago. I did tons of research and read hundreds of reviews for about a month before I pulled the trigger. The center channel sound is a perfect match (to no surprise) with the other Polk Monitor speakers. The sound is warm and crisp, but not too bright. Voices sound natural and well defined. When watching a movie, it really feels like i'm in a theater. My budget was 900 dollars and I can't believe what I was able to get. Through my research, I don't think you can do much(if any) better for 900 dollars.
Sounds and works well, just make sure you have the very newest drivers available. I still have some minor issues running Ventrillo and some older games but otherwise would recommend.
I feel well with my Ppc it is that I was looking for
With my job in a resturant my players are subjected to some extreme moisture and heat. This is the third zune i have had over the last four years and with what they go through i can only say WOW! My previous units had been dropped in liquids, dropped on hard flooring, and steamed of all things and still worked.While a year and a half life span average may not seem like much for what you pay for these units the conditions that they have gone through and still worked is amazing (yes i am a klutz).I have owned apple units and I dropped them once and they no longer work. I don't know if i have just had bad luck or not but so far the Zunes just keep going.Both the Zune and the I-pod have great sound.Also the Zune works with the Xbox 360( i use the xbox for everything from netflix to music.).If you are looking for an mp3 player that will keep working try the zune 30GB.
From a product quality standpoint, I give this pack a 5-star rating.I've used this pack every workday for over a year. It holds my laptop, work clothes, and lunch. I'm a year-round, daily bicycle commuter, so the backpack has seen some weather and occasional grimy conditions.The pack has held up quite well. There is no sign of any fatigue, stress or wear at any of the normal backpack wear-points. There are no seams anywhere (inside, outside, shoulder straps, waist belt) that are showing any sign of break-down. The zippers are all holding up very well - even the zipper pulls are all still rock-solid. I don't clean the external surfaces, but the pack seems to stay pretty clean.The pack gets an overall 4.5-star rating and I "ding" it only for the layout. Given the stated use (to carry my work laptop, clothes, and lunch sack), I'd prefer a larger main compartment and would probably prefer to lose (or have otherwise incorporated) the extra outside "hanging" pouch. By the time I load it and strap it on for my ride, it's sticking "out there" - so not the most streamlined look, if you worry about that kind of thing. At times, to get/stow everything at the beginning/end of the work day means messing with 4-6 separate compartments/zippers. But when I stick with "a place for everything and everything in its place", it all works out.All-in-all, I've been quite pleased with this pack.
I originally purchased this web cam from Dell after shopping 2 retail stores.I found it on Amazon.com for 24 Dollars less than Dell. This camera had more features than the two I saw at the retail stores. I returned the web cam to Dell.I also checked ten other web sites for the same product, and found Amazon.com to be the cheapest. Plus Logitech was offering a Rebate so the camera cost me less than ten Dollars, with free shipping and no sales tax, it was like I got it for free. Logitech is a name you can trust, for quality and features and it fits perfect on my Lap Top. The sound and picture quality is phenomenal.
The product was not exactly as advertised but the seller was very reasonable in explaining the reason for the difference. They also were generous in crediting for missing lens caps. Am quite pleased. The meassure of a seller is how they handle a problem.
I was going to give this four stars, because I can't think of a more mundane thing to purchase than a replacement keyboard. However, it really did save me, and it works perfectly, so five stars it is.I thought I had wrecked my poor laptop when I dumped coffee all over it. Who knew you could get a new keyboard for a five year old laptop on Amazon? Ten bucks and a short wait later and I was back in business. It types just like it should. Hooray.
These work just as I thought they should. They fit my Bose lifestyle 2.0 system speakers perfectly. Anyone looking for a sleek way to mount their speakers should invest in these wall brackets. You can even fish the wire through the wall so it really just looks like the speakers are coming right out of the wall.
Outstanding peice of equipment. The reviews on the internet do not even come close to the performance level that I expected on the Sharp MD-MS722. The options that are given to you on this minidisc player go above and beyond the call of duty. I never thought that I would be so impressed with something so simple. The main advantage to me is how you can erase individual or all the tracks on the minidisc and start over fresh as many times as you want, not like burning a CD. It is so light and easy to carry from class to class that anyone can enjoy. I recommend this minidisc player and I give it a full five stars.
After careful review, I purchased the rx5915 Travel Companion 2 months ago. I was initially very pleased with the product. During a road trip, I turned the unit on, and found that the display no longer worked. I called HP and arranged for a return for warranty repair. HP called several days later and informed me that the display was broken, and that the repair would not be covered by the warranty. I told them that the unit had never been abused or dropped, and was simply used as a portable GPS, as sold. Basically I got nowhere, and was forced to pay $230 to have the unit repaired. To further add insult, they informed me that to simply return the unit unrepaired would cost $50! Needless to say, HP is now off my list, and I would strongly advise against buying a product like this from them since they are obviously not standing behind it. I have never had such poor warranty service.
excellent graphics card compatible with a wide range of games on the market I am satisfied with the purchase of Pci-ex 256MB DDR3 256BIT
I've had this alarm clock for over 4 years with not too many problems.THE GOOD:- you can have 2 alarms set for different times, which is handy for sisters who get up at different times.- the speakers are really good quality- you can change the backlighting color to lime green, dark green, red, light blue, or dark blue. However most of these colors just hurt your eyes. I'd stick with light blue.- the alarm is really annoying, which makes you get up all the more faster.- you can set your alarm to a certain track on the cd, which is extremely nice.- you can connect your iPod to it, but I'm not sure if the cable comes with the alarm.- you can wake up to the buzzer, radio, or cd so you can switch depending on your mood.- you can use the 3-handed clock display or just the normal digital clock one.- it has lasted a long time!THE BAD:- you can hardly see the time with backlighting, especially without glasses.- the hinge to the cd player broke a while ago but that was mostly my fault. Now we have to prop the alarm up to get it to stay closed.- the alarm is really annoying. It gets louder and louder and louder...- learning how to use this clock is pretty confusing; I'm still learning.- the cd player gets temperamental after a while and refuses to read some cds now. it may just be its age.- also after about 4 years you have to press the off button on the front really hard.- the volume and tuning knob are a little hard to reach but you get used to it pretty fast.- waiting for it to get set to the right time for the alarm or even just the clock is slow but I don't think there's much anyone can do about that.
I bought this in order to hookup eSATA drives to my Linux laptop in order to avoid the USB 2.0 slows downs of typical external drives. It worked right out the box with driver (sata_sil24.ko) that is builtin to Linux (I used Fedora 11). The sticker came off of the the card, no biggie.
I have used a LP425 Infocus for 3 years. Great projector for the price. 7+ lbs. and has been through most of the airports in US, Canada and Mexico. But as it did need a quick turn around for service (1 week) this is not an option and the seller did not offer access to Infocus for a try for service. It seems that selling a new unit was the only option or a rental that would knock your socks off. I will not be buying Infocus in the future due to the service relationship to the customer.
I used this on a thinkpad 600 e works better then advertised . No problem setting up, it does have a better range
I bought to use in my adventure in Patagonia (trekings in Toores del Paine and El Chalten) with my girlfriend, and it survives all weathers (and help us survive too!).
This is one of those items you think... Cool I can program the remote maybe make macro's to do what I want it to do. By the time you are finished loading the CD and registering the device you have to download a firmware update and software update then re-register. The model selection for your devices is avg. The default key layouts are minimal and not necessarily how you would expect them to work. The customized menu items are 1 function without being able to customize with multiple functions for 1 menu item. This is an avg remote you would do better to purchase a simple 9$ universal remote.The web interface is very clunky and lazy.
The final flexibility I needed in my wireless network was to free me from the constraints of printer placement. I could share a printer with other users in the house by simply adding a wireless printer server. And there it was, the Linksys WPS11.Small and light, connection is a snap. Disconnect your printer's parallel cable from its current host and connect it to the printer server. Connect the power cable from the adapter. Hook up an Ethernet cable to effect setup. Put in the CD-ROM, follow instructions, ditch the Ethernet cable, and go wireless. Right?Well, not quite. The manual doesn't deal with a lot of issues. Being an &quot;old hand&quot; (or so I thought) to home wireless networking, I figured that the best bet was to go straight to the Linksys support number. I did, and three hours (yes, that's right) later, I was off the phone, with everything finally functioning. And I learned a lot. Virtually none of the steps we went through appeared in the manual. Nowhere is it written that you have to install the printer as a local device on every computer from which you want to access the printer. Knowing a fact like that is kind of important.The time spent in setup aside, I have to give high marks, in general, to Linksys support. I've talked to maybe 15 differnet folks there over the last year and a half, and, with one exception, all have been polite and knowledgeable. It has to be a tough job stepping legions of numnutz like me through problems that could be avoided by a better constructed manual. Anyway, enough.In my experience, wireless networking takes patience. Generally, once configured, my components (Linksys wireless router with 4-port switch, Linksys wireless printer server, and four or five wireless adapters and PC cards) communiccate flawlessly. The ability to move components about wihout concern regarding placement or the decor factor of cabling is very freeing.To those contemplating wireless networking for themselves, one comment. There is a value to a single-vendor network, and htat is you can get all your problems addressed by the vendor's help line. A multi-vendor network runs you the risk of someone at the other end of the line saying to you (at a critical time), &quot;Sorry, that's not our fault.&quot; Believe me, that won't help you.
This is, by far, the best conference phone I had. Crisp clear full duplex. The conference function works very well. You can count on 3 lines, thererefore you can make a 4-way call. Menu is a little bit old fashioned and could be easier. This model is no loger in production. I also bought a 2 line almost same tel, that comes with some nice features not available in this 3-line equipment. If you do not need a programable redial, and need 3 lines this the the model.
I ordered the 200 jewel cases and only 14 were broken on arrival. Based on other customer reviews, I was expecting that. Based on the price that I paid the unbroken jewel cases are 15 cents a piece. I think that is a good bargain. The unbroken cases are servicable and sturdy enough for ordinary use. If you drop one on the floor, it is probably going to break. But I do not do that very often. I have been buying this type (if not exactly this same brand) of cases for over four years - hundreds of them - and can testify to their seviceability if handled with care
I was so amazed that COBY has made a product as good as this. It has Radio, Cassette, CD and MP3! All in one. Now I can record my Old Time Radio MP3s into cassettes. And the low price is so unbelievable. I just love this product and I thank J&R for their quick delivery and excellent packaging.
I love my iClick so much that I bought one for my brother and he loves his.It's comppact and user friendly and the sound is excellent.great for it's price.
I've been more or less addicted to wide angle photography for the last 20 years or thereabouts. Unfortunately, ultra wide angle shooters have been left out of reasonably accessible digital slr photography until very recently. Now there are several viable name brand options available, namely the Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 reviewed here, the Nikon 12-24mm f4, and the Zuiko 7-14mm f4. Because of the 3 different crop factors involved, these lenses end up being pretty close in (35mm equivalent) effective range; 16-35 for the Canon, 18-36 for the Nikon, and 14-28 for the Olympus. Many will caution against purchasing these lenses since they cannot cover the full frame 24x36 format, and cannot even be mounted on a regular body. In the Olympus' case, it doesn't matter since the company has staked its fortunes on the smaller 4/3rds sensor format, and has opened it up to other manufacturers such as Fuji and Panasonic. With the Nikon and Canon, you are taking a leap of faith that the companies will continue to produce 1.5 and 1.6 crop factor sensors into the future so that you will be able to take your crop-only lenses to upgraded digital bodies down the line. To my mind, Olympus has already demonstrated the desirable technical characteristics of a smaller sensor format, so there is good reason to believe that smaller than full frame sensors are here to stay. By extending the glass beyond the mount and into the body, and/or covering a smaller circle, Canon and Nikon are providing those same technical benefits to users of their smaller sensor cameras, namely sharp, extra wide angle in a compact package. Besides which, I'm much more concerned with the photos I couldn't take if I stayed away from the product, than I am with its unknown future upgrade path.While the Olympus lens and 4/3rds system was intriguing, I felt that the 7-14mm wasn't worth more than double the price of the Canon for 2 extra mm at the wide end. It's also double the weight - making it impractical for use as an everyday lens, and negating the advantages of the E-1 body. So, I was pretty much down to the Canon or the Nikon (or the always available Waitsomemore).At this point, I should say I'm platform agnostic. In the 80's I happily used Minolta equipment. In the 90's I bought some Nikon gear to use their 15mm prime lens. Basically, if it suits my purposes, I don't care what the label is.Back to the lenses. The Nikon is more expensive and less wide, but it does have the continuous maximum apeture throughout the range. The Canon is wider, a tad lighter, and a tiny amount faster at the wide end. Both appear to be excellent choices, but I could not consider them independently of the cameras they would be mated to. Since I did not already own a digital body, it also came down to a decision between the Canon 20d & Nikon D70s. Here, the Canon wins for me on quality of sensor and a host of other details.In practice, the lens is a joy to use. It's sharp. The zoom allows it to be as wide as you need it, which is an improvement over my previous favorite Minolta 20mm 2.8, though it does lack the depth of field scales which the Minolta has. The zoom also allows for keeping the lens mounted without switching as often, and that's important for keeping out dust. It's a very solidly built, quality instrument. Focus is fast if you're into that sort of thing, and nearly silent with the ultrasonic motor. The lens does not extend in length for zooming or focusing, though the front elements do move slightly inside the barrel. Mated to the 20d it's a tool that exceeds my previous film cameras in just about every way imaginable. I'm finally free to make the ultrawide photos that I want to make in the digital domain and the initial results have been outstanding.If you're into ultrawide and want to go digital, the 20d with 10-22 is a fantastic setup. If you've already gone digital and want to try wide angle, (assuming your camera can use ef-s lenses) this is a true bargain - you get a 16mm, 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm all rolled into one. It makes me positively giddy. Thank you, Canon!
I would have bought this camera at local retailer, but it was out of stock. So I went home and started reviewing it more - of course I saw all the same reviews you have concerning the CA and noise.So I grabbed a memory stick and went back to the retailer for some test shots with the display model. I put the pictures up on one of the PCs on display...the purple fringing around the overhead lights and reflected surfaces was horrible.Just to be fair, I took shots with the V1 and CD500. Both had purple fringing in the same test shots, but not nearly as noticable. I've read that most 5X and higher digicams have this problem.The salesman pulled out some pictures they took and had printed with a 4x6 photo printer. And sure enough, once he knew what to look for, the CA was present in many photos. There was even a photo (taken outside) of a salesman and a customer in front of a car that just had some installs. At both points on the fender where the sun was reflecting - purple stars instead of the white ones you'd expect.I didn't really look into the noise problem. I think Sony should try to improve the CA first. ---Too many pixels on too small of a sensor.---Love the look, feel, and features. But I also want acceptable photos without the extra work.
I use a collection of Cisco enterprise switches and routers at work. You're not going to get the same performance using this switch; nor are you going to have all the configuration options that you get with a managed switch, but for a basic, unmanaged GigE switch this is perfect. And there is something refreshing knowing you don't have to configure the switch and remember how you have configured the VLANs etc.Do not listen to the person who said that the switch down-shunted all ports to the slowest possible speed. That's just plain wet. Just don't plug a 10/100 NIC into one of the ports and expect the switch to magically turn it into a GigE connection.
For the most part, if you have looked for CD storage units, this is what you might expect... except...The snaps don't hold nearly as well as they should.As at least one other reviewer stated, the lid sits on top of the CDs, not on the top edge of the of the box.This means that unless your box is full when you try to move it, it is somewhat unstable with the snaps coming undone. It also won't stack at a uniform height unless it is nearly full.If the box is full, it holds the snaps closed better, it will stack at uniform height, and the lid becomes stable.I bought a bunch of these thinking I would have an adaptable/expandable CD storage situation. I expected to NOT have full boxes. But I didn't know how unstable these boxes are for the use intended.Thus my 3 star rating.
A friend who used to install stereos, and is a music maniac suggested Polk to me when I was shopping to upgrade the factory installed stereo/speakers in my husbands Pickup. I LOVE that Amazon had the vehicle compatibility feature... because of that I got the perfect size which was the EURO size, I never would have been brave enough to guess that.... I can't say enough about performance. We love the quality of these speakers they have a fat sound, and look AWESOME in the doors of the truck. We did not need to get an additional speaker behind the seat because these do not need to be improved on. The PERFECT Christmas gift!!! I have never heard that before. Easy to install too.
It says it is a USB KEYBOARD TO PS/2 Adapter. I plugged my USB keyboard with this and it doesn't work. On booting the computer reports no keyboard connected.
It doesn't work as scratch remover, as they say. Don't buy it with this objective.It works well as cleaner, but a cotton with alchohol will work too for 1$.Too expensive and lier publicity.PD: Sorry for my english ;)
I advise you to look for a different one. This one flakes out and it cheaply made. RadioShak has better ones.
I recently purchased a new EPSON Artisan 810 all-in-one printer/scanner/fax machine and bought these CD-Rs so I could take advantage of its CD label printing capability. The CD print functionality worked fine with these CDs, and I'm delighted with the results.
Completely satisfied in all aspects of this product to include prompt delivery and product quality.
One acid test that I've been throwing at today's digital photography printers is to see how closely a black and white print from the digital printer matches a darkroom produced photographic print. I miss film, darkroom chemicals, and the touch and feel of enlargers, and watching prints slowly resolve as they wash through the developing agent. But I especially miss the silvery blackness of the prints against the glistening whites of the paper.The whites have been captured well. Inkjet paper, at its best, looks as good as photographic paper finally. But what about the blacks? Here, we've been dependent upon the ink to carry the day. And black ink doesn't typically look just like the black of a monochrome print straight out of the wash sink.The HP 38 line of ink comes incredibly close. Can I still tell the difference between a real print and an inkjet print? Sure, but the ink is becoming less the critical factor. With the HP printers, you can sometimes see the telltale sign of the geared wheel that drives the paper forward. And up close, you can see the spray of the inkjet on large solid areas of the image. But stand back a foot and those issues disappear. Now the question is simply: do the blacks match?The HP38 Photo Black is about a 9 out of 10 where 10 would be a match for a photographic print. We're real close now, with only an oil like sheen when the light strikes the print from a certain direction to differentiate the inkjet print from the real print.As others have noted, these inks run out quickly. If you like 13x19 prints (that's the whole reason to get the printer), then you'll go through these quickly. And when they run out, it might just be in the middle of a picture. You can swap inks, however, in the middle of a print run should that happen so my rule of thumb is to have one extra of each cartridge, ordering another one as soon as I've fed the replacement to the printer.The carts have expiration dates on them, however, so you want to make sure that it's not going to sit on the shelf for two years before you feed your printer with it (the printer, amazingly, knows if the ink has expired and warns you and tells you that you're voiding the warranty, blah blah blah, before accepting the offering).So great ink, incredibly expensive per drop but you have no choice in the matter. If you have the printer, you must have the ink.
My experiencie was totally good, love to do it again...the product is what i was expecting, but I did got problems arming the whole set (It didn't have any instructions).... but the whole product thing is really good; really fast and I could track my package, which actually gave me a lot of security!thanks!
I have a large format Epson photo printer that I regularly use for proof runs of photographic work. While the end results have always been satisfactory, the so called high capacity cartridges have been a disappointment. Even with infrequent printing a large amount of ink is utilized to keep the nozzles primed/clean so you can expect to be replacing this expensive ink on a regular basis. I have tried bulk systems as an alternative but found the results to be significantly below my standards for photographic use in terms of print quality.
It was a relief to find I could still purchase blank videotapes as they are getting hard to find. My VCR is still plugging along and I still need new tapes to record movies I hope to watch someday... if the VCR will hold out that long! Anyway, it was a good purchase, quick delivery, reasonable price. Thanks!
I purchased a 32" flat panel LCD HDTV for our bedroom and wanted to wall mount it to get it off the floor and take advantage of it's thin profile. The problem was finding decent mounting systems at our local "Big Box" electronic stores. Not to mention the high price. After a lengthy Internet search, I settled on this brand and model. We wanted to be able to move our TV to different positions (while still being fixed mounted on the wall) so we could watch it from various points in our bedroom (from the bed, from a sitting area, from the bathroom, etc). Most of the mounts I found on the Internet cost a fortune and did little more than tilt your TV up and down. This Peerless arm does so much more. It swings, swivels, and tilts to virtually any viewing angle you can imagine or need. Plus the mounting plate will fit virtually any LCD or plasma model. I suggest visiting the Peerless web site for specific information regarding compatibility with your TV brand and model.Prices for this item were all over the board during my Internet research. I would discourage you from shopping at the lowest price sources listed at Amazon.com. I went through the long ordering process with Beach Audio.com only to find out (at the last ordering screen) that their shipping and handling costs were about twice the cost of the arm! What a deceiving rip-off. Instead, I purchased the arm through [...]. This web site has a bounty of useful information about TV and monitor mounting options. I highly recommend a look here for information, even if you don't buy from them.I received the mount via UPS in about five days (the $9.99 shipping and handling was much more reasonable than other places). I am a "do it yourselfer" and found the installation to be easy. I think if you are even a bit mechanically inclined and have basic tools you won't have much trouble installing the unit. Find a wall stud, mark the location of the arm on the wall, drill two pilot holes into the stud, screw the arm into the wall stud with two large wood screws and screw the TV into the arm's support plate. Even if you mount the arm a bit crooked, you can still level the TV with one of the arm's adjustment screws. I highly recommend having two or more people available to help hold the TV in place while attaching it to the support arm plate.I am very, very pleased with this articulating arm. It looks great, only sticks out about 3 inches from the wall, it has a neat system for hiding the power cord and cable wires from view, and it can be adjusted effortlessly to an infinite number of viewing angles. I was a bit leery of placing a $1000+ TV investment on a wall mount, but this unit is surprisingly strong. Even though the TV weighs a lot, the arm moves it around with very little effort.If you are looking for a wall mounted articulating arm with lots of flexibility for TV viewing angles, this is a great, ingenious product.
My kit came without a grommet and it was 1 large connector short. I had to go buy new connectors and a grommet so I could get the install done right. Thanks DB Link ( not Amazons fault )
The most amazing thing about the Shuffle, bar none, is its weight. Actually, it's weightlessness. You don't know that you are wearing it. If you pick it up, it feels like a piece of plastic holding air. At .78 ounces, that's the equivalent of 20 small paper clips.The first time I held one in my hand, I knew I had to have one. Never thought I could convince my wife to spend three H's on a big iPod, and with a cell phone and a PDA already, didn't need another weighty device hanging off of me.Enter Shuffle.I've had it for the past few weeks. The lack of a screen is a small minus. Sometimes it would be nice to know what's coming next, or find a particular track. But it's easy enough to skip if you hit one you don't want to hear -- which is rare, because after all, it's your music.Sound quality is fine. Battery life is OK, too, about 10-15 hours.Now, for the quibbles. Charging the Shuffle is a pain. You have to have it plugged into a USB port. I don't know about your desktop, but mine is on the floor, and it's a pain to plug and unplug. It's no problem on the laptop. Also, it takes 4 hours to fully charge. That's weak compared to the competish. (It's like, who cares that you have USB 2.0? You could USB 0.000001 and still transfer the songs in 4 hours.) There should be a quick charge option, an adapter, or something similar. You can get a docking station, but that defeats the $99 price point. Sony's offering a similar enough player with 70 hours (!), although it's a bit heavier and doesn't work with iTunes.Transferring songs is also a pain. There are hacks using the Shuffle in disk mode -- others here or on iPod web sites can tell you how to do it -- but directly uploading songs from Shuffle to computer is made difficult as a bar (albeit a low one) to piracy. I'm sure Apple is trying to keep the record labels happy, but it should be easier.Anyway, the last few weeks I've rediscovered my music collection -- another plus of the Shuffle. Although you can set up playlists, I prefer random. I've listened to great tunes I forgot I had. Old Santana, Marley, Zeppelin and U2 mixed with a little Green Day turns my grocery shopping into a groovy concert. And I've had probably 20 people ask me what's hanging around my neck. (19 positive, 1 jerk who joked that it looked like an alarm for elderly people for when they fall and can't get up).Final thought -- get the 512, not the 1 Gig. There is no point having more music (16 hours) than battery life (12 hours) without a screen. 120 songs is just fine 99 percent of the time.Enjoy!
I got this to hold the long cord for my desktop headset. I worried it would not stick to my wood veneer (i.e. ikea style) file cabinet but it has been a couple of months and have not had any hints that it will not stay put. Opening and closing the tab is really easy and can be done one handed with minimal fuss. It looks ok, nothing to write home about but it is at least inconspicuous and keeps the cord from tangling all over my desk. I have not removed it yet but have used other 'command strip' producs and was shocked how easily they came off with no gunk left.
My Archos 20GB died after more than two years and being dropped one too many times... So, after too many moments of silence, I started looking for a replacement that was sturdier --&gt; and less than $200. Fortunately, iRiver ended this nightmare quest for me. After buying and returning nine different alleged mp3 devices this weekend, I'm keeping this one.The iGP-100 is in the same price range as much smaller Flash players (including iRiver's own Flash products, which seems odd). It's got everything I want, except expandability, but at a gig-and-a-half I ain't complainin'... and it's less than 1/4 of the weight of that darn Archos brick.The iGP-100 doesn't come with any extras besides the charger and some earbuds I'll never use. A sports arm-band would have been nice, though! Lifting weights with it is going to be awkward until I find one that fits.Windows XP treats the iGP-100 like a removable drive and no funky software is required to drop WMA files on it and start jammin'. In fact, it doesn't seem to come with any software besides drivers for obsolete operating systems, which is cool and probably kept the price down. Windows Media Player 9.0 does everything else a guy (or gal) could need with regards to music management. We hates Music Match, yesss, we do, so not seeing it was bliss.Within 120 seconds of opening the package, I had copied eight (8) CDs worth of 64kpbs WMA (three CDs of Creed, four CDs of Nickelback, and the entire soundtracks from XXX, Scorpion King and Daredevil) onto it and was rockin' with 1.1GB still free on the player. The USB 2.0 is very cool after suffering with every other slow USB 1.1 player I bought and returned this weekend...The quasi-jog-dial navigation could be better, but I'll get used to it. Lot's of wandering into the system menu by accident to start with... The whole &quot;long click&quot; or jog-dial thing isn't something I'm used to. And one could wish for replaceable batteries of a standard type, just in case, but not with this one.A slightly smaller, squarer form factor would be ideal... the roundness is a little awkward.Nevertheless, the iGP-100 beat out both of the RCA Lyra players (they have great XP driver support and SD expandability but no way to organize/play music in folders -- I don't want to listen to 500 songs on random repeat, that's as bad as the radio), the iRiver 256MB Flash player (requires funky software and doesn't act like Flash drive), anything by Sonic Blue (I returned both the Rio Chiba and the Rio Cali == junk), the TDK Mojo 256 (in spite of good technical support and customer service, it's junk -- it ate the contents of my favorite SD card full of tunez and spat them out and does *not* act like Flash drive) and anything by Mpio (they seem to use the same junk software and firmware as TDK and their English, well, it isn't).All in all, I'm tired of standin' in the return line and I've tried all the other &lt; $200 alternatives already, so the iGP-100 is the one I'm keepin'.
A fellow professional photographer and I both purchased this monitor. His monitor had black lines appear and after much discussion with samsung was sent a replacement. It had problems out of the box; I was nervous now. Then after 9 months I just heard a zap sound and it was completely dead. Not even the glow from the power button appeared. I shipped it back, they did email me a label but only after I asked if I was expected to pay for shipping. I was then told they could not repair it nor did they have any in stock... seems strange. I have now, Nov. 16, 2009, faxed my receipt as they stated they would return my cost... not including taxes, shipping, recycling fees. You fooled me once samsung, never ever again. We'll see if I get the check or how much time I'll waste getting it.UPDATE It took over 3 MONTHS and numerous phone calls to get my refund check. I had to threaten to file a legal complaint.
we use this tape for HDV video camera. it's in an excellent condition and package. Price wise is also very good for the product value.
This wireless card works like a charm. I installed it on a Dell XPS420 that was upgraded to Windows 7 64bit from Vista 32bit and i had no problems. I went to the MSI website to download only the driver so i could use Windows 7 to manage my wireless connection. The driver has worked out great.AND - the big plus is I dual boot to Ubuntu 9.1 and this card works right out of the box. Once it is installed Ubuntu will see it and it works. NO fuss, no mess. Just works.I do recommend getting an optional antenna as the wire for the antenna is just a little to short to help with reception. A hi-gain antenna is an even better option.
Scanner works great it is a little slow but it is a older scanner. For what I wanted it for it works great. Delivered on time.
Comfortable action on the buttons. Tracks accurately even on my glass desk surface. No PS/2 adapter, but I didn't need it anyway. Besides, with USB it was plug and play - no setup required.
I gave it 5 stars because I don't own it an wanted to be fair,but I do own cabletogo 2m dvi cable and it's a spectacular picture I have on my toshiba 30hf83 30&quot; hdtv which is slightly better than the component I had hooked up earlier.My point is the cabletogo I believe is under $15dls and has a higher data transmission rate which I believe is above 9mbps dual link and the monster above 5mbps,so it's just something to think about,why waste $99dls.
HiI just want to know how does it work with SWEATING because I'm a runner so can it be useful for my workout????
This stand is very handy, inexpensive, and fairly well built. I have purchased three. One for me and two others as gifts for iPad users. It breaks down nicely for transport.
While some didn't get a power cord, I did. Although I don't use it.I like to play music while I'm in the shower. All the shower/bathroom radios I've bought in the past have skipped badly.This works perfectly. (and no, it's not actually near the shower) It doesn't seem to eat through the batteries, but since only use it once a day, I can't say for certain.I love the small size and round shape (so cute!)best of all, it's more than loud enough.I think it's definitely worth the price.The only thing that could make this better would be digital tuning.
I have severe hearing loss in my right ear. Headphones enable me to listen to my TV without disturbing others.I don't know if it's just me but there is often a fluttery background noise. This occurs mostly when there is low music behind the dialog (soundtrack music).
These are designed for comfort. They do not fall while running and are great for those who like to fall sleeps to music. The sounds quality is not so great. The volume control in the cable is a nice feature. Overall, good deal for the price.
After reading the reviews for this alarm clock (and it's twin sister, the white version), I went with my gut instinct and purchased it, anyway.It charges (does not DRAIN) my iPod -- when plugged in. If you read the instructions, it says that your iPod will charge when connected to a power source. Don't expect it to charge your iPod while functioning on four AA batteries!!The sound is fine for what you're paying. It's a small box, and, sure, the quality isn't exactly that of a high-priced Bose, but think about it: you're using it to wake up. I don't mind listening to a few playlists through this machine, but on the other hand, you're using an iPod, right? If you're that picky, go listen through your computer's speakers...or headphones. I sleep like the dead (and frequent migraines make me practically comatose -- I've even slept through fire alarms), and it wakes me up just fine.To whomever's "front fell off": perhaps you ought to take better care of your belongings. Read the instructions and stop smashing it against a wall. Also, the docks fit all models of people who have brought their iPods to my room. Granted, I haven't necessarily tried EVERY model available, but if the iPod dock doesn't fit your PARTICULAR model, and one truly ISN'T available, are you so inept that you can't McGuyver something to make it stand up?? If it actually does fit and one missed the memo, so to speak, I wonder what s/he had to do to make it not work...hmmmm.Not one of the reviews I read have been at all true, and I find it annoying that some are clearly copied and pasted onto the product review of the white model's page -- which leads me to believe that those comments are spam. (Seriously, people -- you had such a problem with the item that you expect us to believe you went and bought it in another color? Seriously???)I have one gripe: I prefer military time (24hr clock), which is not supported by this interface. Certainly not enough to make it lose a star. Also, the backlight is a little brighter than I'm used to, but within a week or so I adjusted. That's just what happens when you get a new backlit alarm clock. You'll get over it pretty quickly (unless, I suppose, you're an insomniac of sorts; in which case I suggest facing it another direction or covering it). Nota bene: the backlight turns off when not plugged in/running on battery. I would have appreciated functionality with my Apple Remote, but if it had that you could expect it to skyrocket in price. C'est la vie -- it has an enormous snooze button, so get over it!I'm a Resident Assistant at my college with quite a rigorous course schedule, so I *really* can't afford to be late. I purchased this in March 2010 and haven't had even the slightest problem with it yet! The *actual* problems, if *any*, are minute. Keep in mind that you're spending approximately $30 for an iPod docking alarm clock with pretty decent quality...if you still truly feel that this isn't offering you enough, spend a few more mornings sleeping in while you try to save up for the pricier, full-featured models.
Very good camera case at a great price. It fits my Samsung PL200 digital camera very well. Also, quick delivery.
I purchased this printer a month ago and after five days and many hours on the phone with Lexmark Customer Service,(and I use the word service lightly!) I ended up sending the printer back for a replacement.When the replacement arrived it did not work either, the printer cartridges registered empty after using just a couple of times. The scanner only worked occasionally and the picture print quality was horrible. I sent the second printer back and vowed never to bother with Lexmark again. Don't waste your time or money on this printer. I would have rated it a negative five stars if I could have!
I liked my $65 Creative Lab speakers, but they died an early death. I decided to upgrade, but didn't want to spend more than about $100 for computer speakers. These are perfect. They provide "real" sound -- lots of power and very little distortion through the entire range. Unlike other computer speakers, this could actually be your primary sound system, if it had to be. My only problem -- unless I'm doing something wrong, the on and off switch seems to be on the subwoofer, which is supposed to be tucked under your desk, and is therefore hard to get to. Is it really so difficult to turn these on and off?A Post Script -- These speakers died an early death, not even making it to the end of the year. Maybe that is unusual, but I wouldn't (and didn't) buy them again.
i liked it. all the tools in a bag. no need to search for a single item. easy to find.
It was a good, cheap used ipod I bought however, it freezes in cold weather (I have to warm it up before using it) and sometimes dies randomly.
shop around for more than 2 weeks look at every tv in its price range it by far had the best picture.its in my house now me and my kids love it.it looks great with my ps3 and 360 the blu-rays are awesome so is the hd tv.i love it
This is my all time favorite GPS unit for hiking. I use an Edge for cycling and played around with quite a few units before I bought this one. Its display is visible at almost any angle. Its bright, clear and works well in the rain! It just doesn't get any better than the 60CSx IMHO.
I have been using this for years now and I have been abusing it the way I always do with my electronics. It survived until the screen got so scratched up I had to buy a new device. For the new one I have a screen protector now. It is very impressive device and I recommend it to anyone even if it is now technologically obsolete. For 2000 year technology it is very impressive even today, it is still perfectly useful and can compete with any of the recent day technology. The only down side today is that the camera is very low definition, but I seldom use it. The blue tooth also is having troubles connecting with today's devices and Sony doesn't care to update the drivers.I still rank it the highest.
This beauty is my pride and joy. It has an large, bright screen thats great for surfing, gaming, or watching DVDs and TV. Thats right - I watch TV on this baby. I also can store all of my music and digital photos. The best part about it - I can throw it in my backpack and take it with me because it sets up really fast.I have nothing bad to say about the machine itself. Everyday it amazes me with something new! Strangers come by just to get a gander at this stunning peice. Most gapers are quick to criticize, but that's usually a sure sign of jealousy.
I have been using these headphone for a several years, they fit in your ear very tight. They are comfortable and quiet. I use them because they knock out all outside noise so you can keep the volume low for minimal eye damage. As for bass I read about I have several high end headphones and none of them have much base, they're mini headphones, if you want bass buy full size headphones. The volume control is great especally when I am on the open road on my bike. Dont us them in town because you can't hear outside noise.
I bought this product because I wanted a external hard drive case which cools down my hard drive real well. After I read the reviews I tried to cancel it. BUT after I got this product and assembled it, there was no problem at all. It might be not the best external hard drive case to cool hard drives, but it works better than my last one. So I am really happy with this product. I think it's all matter of how you assemble it.
I was a little worried that the price of these would equate to cheap quality, but I was wrong. This guy is is heavy and solid. Haven't run it through any hard tests, but it works wel enough for my using, and seems like it would hold up to heavy use for a good long time.
First I should say this mouse is good in terms of 'optical': very smooth, looks great, feels great. It comes with a charger, so that you don't have to change expensive AAA batteries often. When rechargeable batteries go low, the mouse scroll wheel will turn red. Nice feature. The clicking sound on this mouse is loud, but no big deal.However, in terms of 'wireless', this mouse leaves a lot to be desired. I tried it on 4 PCs and one Mac, the mouse becomes useless if it is 1-2 feet away from the receiver! The mouse has to point directly to the base, and they'd better be at the same height with nothing in between, to get the 2 feet range...
I bought this chip for my cell phone. Never had a problem. The adapter is easy to use.
These are decent, but not great sounding headphones. I'm reviewing them in the context of a set of headphones used without a headphone amp, plugged into a decent sound source (which I have tested with other headphones and know it has enough power to easily drive a pair of 64 ohm headphones). So while I suspect a dedicated headphone amp might change the review a little, I'd be surprised if it made a night and day difference. However, please understand that since I haven't tried them with a dedicated headphone amp, if that's how you plan to listen to them your mileage may very well vary and you'd likely be better served by a review from someone who has.With that out of the way:First, what they do well:- Good balance on the mids and highs, slight bright coloration, but not too much- Good external noise isolation, even without sound (I use them at work)- Decent sound stage, not super expansive but definitely above average.- Average immediacy of attack. Not really fast like Grados, or on the slow side, like Sonys- somewhere in betweenWhat they don't do well:- There's a noticeable sub-bass boost, which might be great for people who like hip hop, but I like my music the way it was recorded I am also very careful of my hearing - which means I have to turn the volume way down so that the thumping bass isn't too loud.- Oddly, the bass itself is muddy and undefined. To gauge sound quality, I used these to listen to a song I had mastered (I did this because I know the song very well and know exactly what to listen for). I had mastered it using several headphones and speakers for reference - first, Beyerdynamic 880s and Focal CMS50 studio monitors (my recording setup), then a pair of Sony DJ headphones (I forget the exact model), then in a living room with Monitor Audio RS6, then in my car, with a set of Grado SR80is and finally with some iPod earbuds. Got the mix to where it was fairly well balanced in all these environments, especially the bass since it was a very important part of the song. Through these, I noticed good clarity, warm and engaging vocals . However, I could barely hear the bass (and in fact, I suspect that if I didn't know the bassline by heart, I wouldn't have heard it at all).Overall, these are decent headphones but there are better ones at this price point. I found the sound scooped with a slight mid focus - which means great for vocals, decent for crunchy guitars (which a lot of headphones don't do justice to), but too much focus on the kick drum, and not enough clarity and definition in the bass and low midrange. If you're looking for good headphones in this price range, for most styles of music you'd probably be better served by Audio Technica M50s or the Grado headphones in this price range (SR60 or SR80) *for sound quality*. The latter have their own drawbacks - they are colored too, and tend to be on the bright end, but they're overall more balanced and engaging, and the brightness makes them more detailed.
I am not sure how this crashed Mr Smith's computer but let me say this.The software that comes on the disc cannot be loaded into Windows Xp 64bit.There is no mention of this and unless you take the time to chase some drivers and software on the Logitech site you will soon be returning this to your retailer.I was determined not to use a Logitech web cam again because of the problems I had getting my previous webcam to work.However after getting sucked in by all the great reviews I decided to bypass the Microsoft product,which by the way does come with 64 bit drivers and I was turned off my original idea of getting a model from Creative after it picked up a lot of negative comments.Things never change,the software after downloading may take you two or three reinstalls before it finally decides to work and even then it managers to loose the usb occassionally after restarting which means you have to remove the usb and then reconnect.A couple of gimmicks are fun including the Avatar choices.if you are having a bad hair day then you can use the Avatar which mimmicks most of your facialexpressions.As for the cam itself, yes it is the best I have seen and as everyone knows it is because of the use of a glass lens that gives these superior results.The use of the Rightsound and Rightlight2 technology works wonders.I would just leave it set on auto with face tracking off and white balance set to Auto............it does a better job than a manual white balance adjustment.Rightlight2 brightens the darkest conditions and surprised me at how well it actually works.Highly recommended from me,but girls,make sure you wear some makeup when using this one it is that good.
I have a really old tube tv that still works great, the picture quality when watching cable is fine. When paired with an older DVD though, the picture was terrible! Running lines through the picture going in 2 different directions. I attempted to replace the DVD only to find that you need an adapter to hook it up to an old TV, and I didn't want to put more money into it. I decided to give this cable a shot since I was using one of those cheap clamp-type cables with crooked pins. It has made SUCH a difference to the DVD picture, no more running lines! Great value for $9. I will probably be ordering another for my cable box-to-DVD connection. Who knows, maybe that will look better too!
This keyboard adapter has trouble with multiple keypresses - if you need to use ctrl-x followed by ctrl-f , it can lose the fact that you still have "ctrl" held down. It thus works horribly for video games or complicated text editing, and so I can not recommmend it. A keyboard adapter should not lose track of keys.
The lamp was installed in my TV on June 25. After two weeks of use, the lamp blew up inside my TV. I have emailed the company for a refund, or reploacement under the condition, that they warranty the lamp. My old lamp made by Philips lasted over four years.
The product itself works well enough, I guess, although mine broke (after about a year of good service) when I had the nerve to tell it to update its firmware. The real nightmare with this product is trying to get anything resolved with tech support/customer service in under 3 hours. I can't even begin to tell you how many 1st level techs I had to go through before I finally got someone who had even the slightest idea what they were doing. And of course I began every conversation with an overview of what my issue was, and I asked point blank if they had experience with this print server and any of its issues. They all said yes, and THEY ALL LIED!!!!!!! They wasted hour after hour of my time and would not put me through to level 2 until I jumped through their useless hoops, which were nothing more than steps on a checklist that they simply read to me with little or no understanding. To make things even worse, when I finally got through to a level 2 tech (who of course told me in about 3 minutes what I already knew -- that the print server was broken), he told me to call customer support to get them to send me a replacement. Only problem was, customer support told me I needed an authorization code in order to be able to get a replacement, and that in order to get that code I needed to talk to -- yes you guessed it -- tech support!! The first level 2 tech neglected to tell me this, or to give me the return code I needed. So back I go again, through levels of techs to get someone to give me the magic code, which I finally get after hours of agonizingly inefficient and very poor service. I will never buy another Linksys product again as long as I live.
I love this Garmin product, altho' I bought it refurbished, it looked brand spanking new coming out of the box, can't beat the price too!
do not spend u'r money on expensive hd cables , this want it works great only for $ 1.85 great product thanks amazon.
This product has Made in Chinaaa all over it. Non-functioning DVD player ... a Chinese specialty. BUT is has Marketed in USA all over it as well - with big promises, hi-profile TV advertsising, etc. The profit margins have to be ENORMOUS !!! So line up all you "audiophiles" and buy this trash.
This is a very nice set of spyglasses. Has a built in compass which shows up in the visual field so you can take a bearing on objects you are viewing. It also lights up for low light conditions. I like this item.
I've been using it for a couple of days, and I love it. The harddisk is a gift, once you get used to it, you'll never want to use tape again. The USB 2.0 transfer to your computer works like a charm and it's pretty quick even for very large files, also because the video file types are mpeg, dvd authoring software doesn't take forever to compile a dvd, it's very quick.There are a couple of simple, yet powerful editing features using the camcorder itself. The interface is pretty intuitive, and the touch screen is very accessible even for my thick thumbs. The video picture quality is excellent in medium light, but weak in low light still 'far better than my previous Canon ZR70 though'. The stand still camera is not that good, compared to my current Sony P8.I love the slow motion feature, unfortunately it can only capture 6 seconds, also taking photos while you're video taping is an excellent feature, but you can only take 3 photos during shooting videos. All in all, I'm very happy with all it's features, also the surround sound works pretty well.I didn't give it 5 stars because the camera doesn't come with a USB port, or video output options on the camera itself, I have to dock it in the docking station and then connect it to my PC, which leaves me with a choice to either put the docking station beside my PC to move the files, or beside my HD TV to watch the movies on the Camera, not sure why Sony at least didn't put a USB port on the camera directly, pretty annoying! Also, there is no way to capture video using this camera, although that was kind of a standard feature in any cheap mini DV cameras, now I have to think of getting a video capture card for my computer if I need to copy any of my recorder programs from my DVRs or previous tapes to DVD!
If you want the top of the line plasma mount system then this is the product to buy. The mount allows the TV to extend straight out from the wall as well as turn 180 degrees in either direction. You are not going to find a more functional mount on the market. It is clearly more expensive than other mounts but you get what you pay for.
Great mobile tv for kitchen, office, laundry room. I sent my daughter one for her dorm room.
This is a good product. The memory works fine. My only concern is that the Micro SD package is almost too small to handle comfortably. It is awkward to manipulate and if dropped, could be difficult to locate. It would have been fine with me if manufacturers had stopped with the Mini SD and not shrunk to the Micro SD.
The printer can stand alone and isn't difficult to use. It is far easier, however, to use in conjunction with a computer. Creating and printing a label takes only minutes. The results are good, but your CDs have to be "perfectly" flat. Minor, invisibile flaws on the CD surface or any manufacturer printing or design, even when "transparent," yield very poor results. On my first day of trials, I got 4 of 7 CD labels to look good. The 3 poorer ones had faded or incomplete printing due to CD surface imperfections. I would be wary of buying CDs over the internet since you can't see what kind of surface they might have. Rough, textured surfaces likewise yield poor results. I plan on buying my CDs locally, but only generic brands tend to have that "slick as a baby's behind" title surface that is needed. Now, it sounds like I am not pleased, but I really do like this label system. J&R had very affordable ink prices (under $7.00; they were $19 locally!) The CDs that came out good really were pleasing, especially since they contain my home studio recordings. This is so much better than paper labels!
I am a software tech. I got tired of this fans hum, and started looking elsewhere-1. I tried the ASUS Neptune K7 CPU Fan, & was no good (but quiet/hot)- did not cool as well as the GOOD stock Intel fan!2. Zalman fans... weren't any better (VERY hard to mount, and don't cool as well as the Intel!).Bottom line- Live with the low Intel hum (tune it out/don't dwell on it...!), but excellent cooling (read the reviews!)!
High quality at a very good price. It's worked very well for me so far. It's far better than I expected from the item description.
Linksys Wireless-B Music System WMLS11B sold as new by HealthandU. Product arrived with damage to internal packaging. Missing CDR essential to use of device. When contacting actual manufacturer, product has been out of service and product for years Three attepts to contact HealthandU by email first at their costumer service site-- no responce. Second through Amazon-- reply and forwrded to "appropriate department for possible replacement". No responce. I replied to previous email that I had not heard from anyone after a week-- no responce. Avoid HealthandU company. Total rip off!!!
Used this kit to install a small powered sub (100W RMS) over the weekend for my father-in-law. The inline fuse holder is of good quality, the power, ground, and RCA wires were sufficient for my purposes, but the rest of the kit leaves a lot to be desired. (I would be hesitant to use this kit with an amp much bigger than what I installed since the power and ground wires are really more like 10 ga with extra shielding to make the outside 8 ga.)The speaker and remote wires look ok from the outside, but as other reviewers have said, the actual copper cores are thin and prone to breakage. I threw them out and used wire I already had.The included terminals, connectors, shrink wrap, and wire loom are very basic and feel cheap. Luckily I didn't have to use any of these items as I had extras from previous installs laying around. There are also some small grommets and cable ties included, but none were necessary for my project so I can't really comment on them, but by glancing they looked of similar quality--sub-par.For $12 and some change, this kit is worth the purchase since the fuse holder alone can cost nearly that much, but some higher strand count copper cores would greatly improve the kit. My advice if you are hooking up a small amp: Buy the kit; keep the fuse holder, power, ground and RCA wires; throw out the rest; get a roll of speaker and turn-on wire and some connectors from Radio Shack or Best Buy; enjoy the sound. If you are installing a larger amp, look elsewhere for a higher quality kit.
I concur with others who warn of using off-brand inks and toners. They can even damage your printer. On the other hand, I purchased this 8 months ago and since then the shipping cost has ballooned 800%. There is no reason to pay $7.50 to ship this item. The price here may seem great but factor in the shipping cost in your decision.
Bottom line, the sound is so bad my wife told me to return them. They sound like the free speakers included with a PC.I bought these based on the reviews here, but unfortunately they sounds awful. They aren't good for the price, which is very high for the quality.It isn't the lack of bass, I expected that. I wasn't expecting these to sound as good as my big JBL speakers (L100T). I was expected them to have undistorted sound, and to be better than an intercom.I ended up spending $100 on better speakers, not wanting to get sucked into a succession of not-good-enoughs
Apparently, there are several version of this router running around. I got the MR814NA (the NA being the difference), and was VERY pleased by what I found. I previously had a Netgear MR102 access point behind my Linux-based firewall. The 814 dramatically improved the range over the old gear. The 128-bit WEP was good.The router instantly understood my ISP; by the time I tried to run the setup wizard, it was already done and ready to go. I have a laptop using the Netgear 401 card, a desktop also using the same card, and a Toshiba E740 PocketPC with WiFi. All worked flawlessly with the 814.A few things I changed on the wireless: I told it not to broadcast my SSID (an improvement over the 102). I added 128-bit WEP. I haven't yet MAC-restricted it, although I'll probably do that pretty quickly.The 814 will also automatically e-mail it's security log when full, and it will instantly e-mail you if someone tries to visit a site that you've forbidden in the firewall. It even has time-sensitive restrictions.I have a large house; with my ME102, I couldn't get everywhere; with this device I can. I put it in my basement: while I want it to reach everywhere in my house, I don't want it to go beyond. You can't get see the signal from the street (unless you use a Pringle's-can antenna), so I feel pretty good about the balance of reach and security.The web management interface is very clean and intuitive with few surprises. By profession, I'm a network engineer; for the SOHO market, this is an exceptional little device, especially when you can get it for around $40 (the price on Amazon at the time of writing). I've already recommended it to several friends, who have bought it and like it.
This is pyles flagship right now. I bought this subwoofer 4 years ago and it was pretty loud but there were stronger subs than it in its price range at the time(which was about $70).Now it is only $55 and the game has changed. As of right now this is one of the subwoofers that is changing the way we look at "entry level" subwoofers. Reason being is because it is 30 dollars cheaper than any kicker that competes with it, and you have to pay over 100 to get a Fosgate thats louder.THE FACTS YOU WANT TO KNOW.RMS... Likely around 350 to 400.Quality of components... Made in china and cheap but not a Pyramid. Be careful and this sub will last awhile.Cosmetics... Best part about the sub. Many patents out there being used over and over. But this is the only sub like itself. Its design is one of a kind and it looks fantastic. one of my personal favorites for its looks.Great driver and its VERY competitive against the mainstream.I would buy it. It was one of my first subwoofers and out of all the RE Audios, Kickers, pioneers, DD's and Fosgates that ive heard i would still absolutely buy this sub if i was looking for a budget system.
After owning this product for some time I thought how nice it would be to have a small storage pocket in the carry case to hold the base. After checking further there is one there although it is a bit hidden. Just look on the inside of the case at the top rear and there it is and a perfect fit. I wonder if others had missed it as well. I use one SB-600 on the camera shoe often and use two of them remotely with a D90 for difficult situations with results that are amazing. Easy to set up for wireless on D80's, D90's and other Nikon models. I would highly recommend this flash.
I don't have much to say about this bluetooth USB adapter.I plugged it straight into my laptop and Windows Vista automatically installed the drivers and it was recognized within a minute.I bought it so that I can use my BlueAnt Z9i headset while talking on Skype, and it works very well. The blue light is a bit bright when it blinks, but I just unplug it when I'm not using it.I haven't run into any problems with the adapter and it was only ~$20. I haven't tested the other bluetooth functions like data transfers and whatnot, but it would probably be alright.If you're looking for a well-priced bluetooth adapter for your laptop or desktop, I would recommend the product. Happy shopping!
This has turned out to be a great little unit. The mapping could be better (the additional software) but so far so good. It is great for geocaching, etc. I've only had the unit a month or so but have had zero problems. Signal strength is excellent and picks up signal very quick. This unit probably has more bells and whistles than I will ever use, but for the price it has been a great buy. Unit came highly recommended by Cabela's staff as well. In my preliminary research I could not find a "bad" review and now I know why. It is fairly easy to use without getting consumed reading the manual, although it is handy to have. Still waiting on Garmin rebate so my impression could change if that refund is prolonged.
I have had this product for a few weeks now, and I am liking it more and more as I become better at infrared photography, and this has opened up a new genre of photography for me that I never really considered before.I am no expert in this category, but I did try to do a lot of research before I purchased this lens. I mainly wanted one due to the really creative and beautiful black & white photos that I have seen taken with an infrared filter. I have purchased other Opteka filters that I liked for the quality and materials used, although they are on the pricey side.I used this filter with a Canon Digital Rebel XTi, with a 17-85mm IS USM Canon lens, and it fit snugly. Some other filters I have tried sometimes fit very loosely, and always scares me to use them, so this was a relief for me. This filter also seems to be made of good construction quality.Some of the research I did talked about higher-end digital cameras tend to filter out a lot of infrared light, and some people modify their cameras to remove this internal filter just for infrared photography only. I was a little worried my camera might limit the abilities of the filter, and there was little or no research I could find for my specific camera model, but the Rebel XTi seems to take really good infrared photos as far as I can tell. I usually use exposures of 30 seconds for daylight photos, and several minutes for night photos. I learned you could boost the ISO setting to shorten the exposure time (I wasn't sure if this would work with an infrared filter). I didn't notice any noise from reasonable settings, but I usually tried to keep the ISO setting as low as possible and increased the exposure time if shooting a still scene.There are a few drawbacks to this filter (and possibly all infrared filters). It is sometimes hard to focus through the filter, especially at night, and even for setting up the scene it is impossible to see with the filter on, so I have had to remove the filter several times to set up the scene and lock the focus, then re-attach the filter to take the shot. Another drawback is that it is sometimes very hard (at least for me) to predict how a photo might look with IR. Some objects, such as foliage, leaves, the sky, etc, produce very lovely shots. People sometimes look bizarre though, especially their eyes and skin (sometimes you can see skin spots not normally visible and through makeup), but other times they turn out pretty well. A lot of times I find myself gambling to see how a scene might appear with the IR filter, but I am getting better at guessing as I practice more.Overall I really love this filter. It has allowed me to be more creative, and to see the world differently.
The iTrip Mini works great in my car, especially on the long drives to the beach. At last, I can listen to MY music/books which is what the transmitter is all about. The sound quality is OK on my home stereo, just need to keep the sound level at mid-level on the iPod. The stereo sound does not remain constant on each song, why? Need to figure that one out.
if your reading this review.. buy these headphones! i love them, just got them in, EXCELLENT BASSSSSS!
I have had this unit for almost a year and I am happy with it. It gives clear display and clear voice/written instruction. The unit is small, just like the size of a PDA. The initial GPS connection is slow (maybe 5 min?), but reconnection is quick and it rarely get lost. The software has problems sometimes, and I need to occassionally press the reset button to unfreeze the unit. I purchased another 256MB SD card to load all my commonly used maps (Northern and Southern California, Arizona, and Las Vegas, etc). There are still a lot of room for extra maps in this SD card. Since all the maps are saved "externally" to the memory card, resetting the GPS device will not erase the maps. Overall it's a good deal for the price. I am still very happy with it.
I just received this lens this week. I would had thought that it was broken if I did not go through the instruction carefully. The aperture ring was set to the lowest f number when it arrived. I got the "FEE" message and my D200 will not take any picture after I attached the lens to the camera. I set the aperture ring back to the higherst f number and the camera recognize the lens perfectly. The pictures are crispy clear. This is a great lens for portrait. Other people already gave the good review already, and I am not going to repeat myself. I do want to point out a few concerns for this lens.1. You have to have a very steady hand, especially when you are taking indoor pictures. A tiny movement will cause considerable blur, so a tripod is recommanded. I guess this is common for macro lens at 100mm.2. You are not getting f2.8 everywhere. The aperture changes from different focal planes.3. The lens is not a fast lens due to the long focal length. You will probably need a flash if you are taking picture indoor.4. The lens feels heavy.
The compact flash card would not give up its images. I could review pictures in the camera but they could not be transferred to my computer. A totally unsatisfactory product.
I paid $74 for these, expecting to hear amazing sound and decent bass. What I got in return was mediocre sound quality and no bass. Also, the earbuds did not stay in my ears, no matter which size I tried to use. What a waste.
This mouse is crisp and clean, with smooth lines and a responsive touch. The design extends to the built-in receiver and smooth roll of the scroll button. I've been using optical mice since they came out, and this one is by far the best. I highly recommend this mouse. It's well worth the cost.
The only reason I need these is because I keep losing the ones that come with the lenses because I switch lenses all the time. Perfect fit unlike cheap copies.
For a simple UV filter, this thing's pretty substantial. I don't think I've held a thicker filter before, yet there's absolutely no distortion. I haven't taken a single picture without it since I recieved it. Great stuff.
I bought the E2cs and they were not too good. These are very good and fit very nicely under my motorcycle helmet. Makes those 1,000 mile days much more enjoyable. Also very nice for airplane trips.
I had Sx200 for two months. This router stops working frequently and I have to spend about 15 to 30 minutes to reboot it every few days. This is big issue if you are using internet for real time tasks such as stock trading. But its coverage is good and setup is easy.Finally, I bought DLink-634M to replace it last night.
I had to finally give up on this router. I have tried updating the firmware, reverting to old firmware and everything in between. I was having to reboot the modem almost daily to maintain an internet connection. And, having gone to VOIP phone, my home phone system was only as good as the router, which was to say poor.I bought on sale a Netgear wbr-1310 802.11g and have had no problems whatsoever. It has run almost continually now for over a month and I have never been forced to reset it to regain a connection. Apparently Linksys is having firmware issues on several models (that's what the best buy guy said).I do like the linksys setup software and their setup menus for controlling the router, but the performance was just not up to snuff.
I've used lightweight headphones for a good 15 years to listen to musicor radio while I do my job. By far- this brand and model for light earphones is great and the sound is very very good. I was suprised!I highly recommend if you want light---headphones for an iPod or listeningto music from your PC.P.S. The foam ear covers will wear out over time so just ordersome replacement ones ! They are cheap.
I don't know why Cyberguys doesn't have this in their hardcopy catalog? It should be because it is a good functional product.Even though it doesn't look like the pictures, the push buttons are better than a rotary switch, in my opinion. It is much smaller than the larger rotary box pictured (4" wide and a little over 1-inch high), which is also a good thing. Internally, it is a simple mechanical switch - no electronics.This is also good, because you have no compatibility issues between operating systems (i.e. Windows 98, XP, 7, Linux, etc.). I read what others have said about these electronic switches (much higher prices too) and they all seem to have compatibility issues. You can't have problems with this box because it is simply a switch soldered to a circuit board and a few USB connectors. Not even any internal wiring. Did I say no electronics?The case is sheet metal, which is yet another good thing. The box does have a type B USB input/output, but the (marked) A and B plugs are standard A type USB female. If you have an old USB printer cable laying around, you can use it to connect to the box's I/O plug.Simple, functional and perfect. What are these people complaining about? It's a good product all around. But I said that, didn't I.Just push the button. What could be simpler. I bought two, and they both work good. Did I said that before?
This telescope is awesome. A large appature, combined with portability and computer controls makes it truly a wonder to use. I can clerly see Andromeda and the Orion Nebula. So clearly in fact, I feel sometimes that I have stepped into another world.
I researched digital cameras for over two weeks and finally decided on the Canon A710 IS for a couple reasons. One)it offered the 2nd largest optical zoom, only surpassed by Panasonic right now. Two) the sharpness and quality of the canon images. Three) the Image Stabalizer (IS), which is absolutely the best on the market right now. I shook my hand violently while I snapped a picture and it was crisp and clear. Warning: the IS does not work as spectacularly with flash, nor would any other IS system, because the camera sets the shutter speed lower to get enough light in and this effects the IS capability. Still works well, though. Four) This Canon camera is sleek, easy to hold, easy to use menu features, manual options, and lots of cool extras (I love the color accent feature). And five) because of all of the excellent reviews on this particular camera. Pros, cnet, customers, everyone had something positive to say and very few negatives.I wanted a camera to capture our first child (Simba, a Shiba dog)and our future first child (hopefully in the next year) when they are active, indoor low-light shots of when we are hanging out with our friends, and have the instant on-hand video camera to catch exciting moments. This camera does all that and more! Very impressed with low-light pictures but was hoping for slighly less red eye (hard to get less red eye, though, with where such small cameras have to place the flash).I was really torn between this one, the Fuji Finepix F30, the Panasonic Lumix TZ1, and the Canon SD800IS. We had a Fuji before that lasted forever and the F30 is said to take the best indoor, low-light photos available in a digital camera right now, but it was hard to find customer reviews on this camera and the optical zoom was only 3x. The Panasonic has the highest optical zoom at 10X, and customer reviews said it was very impressive but I saw quite a few reviews regarding problems in the first few months and a short warranty along with bad customer service. And nothing was said about low-light images, though Panasonic images just aren't as clear and crisp as Canon's.In the end, I decided the extra megapixel was not worth the lower optical zoom, so I went with this one over the 800IS.I have attached some pictures to view.I am very very impressed with this camera. I viewed my pictures hooked up to a 64" TV and they were awesome. The video is also great quality; my stepdad is considering this digital camera with a large memory card instead of getting a new video camera, he was so impressed.The camera is extremely easy to use and comfortable to grip. The only thing I have to complain about is that I am nervous about the error 08 that people have said causes the camera to stop working and the lens to not retract. However, this was not enough to stop me from purchasing it. This is something any camera could have happen if grain or dirt blocks the lens shutting and canon customer service assured me that if it did happen, they would repair it free of cost to me (I would have to pay shipping). Best way to avoid this, keep in a case.I have had it for 4 months and have had zero problems.It uses 2 AA batteries (great for me cause they can be found anywhere) and I played with the camera for almost 2 straight days before they died (lots of pics and video and viewing on screen).Also, my stepmother has the Canon 600. She dropped it and it fell down about 20 feet, hitting multiple rocks along the way. When recovered, the LCD screen was broken so the menu cannot be viewed, but the camera still works and still takes great photos! Amazingly durable.I would recommend checking out [...] for more info.UPDATE: I don't know if it was summer and I just wasn't taking many indoor photos or if my "Auto" setting has changed itself, but I am not getting very clear pictures inside anym ore. Maybe my hand is shaking more but with the IS feature, this shouldn't be a big deal. I have added some pictures that aren't as sharp as before so you can see what I am talking about. I am still happy with my camera but now I will have to toy with all the setting features to see if I can get better inside people shots. Either my subjects have bad red eye, are slightly blurred, or just not clear when I zoom in on my computer (even when the pics were taken at highest resolution. I will update if I fix this problem.
This item works great. Mouse takes getting use to the size but other than that it is great.
DIDNT WORK AT ALL-- SELLER has strong history on returned printers lexmarks other--tryed it on 2 other computers and windows lap top (older model lap top)i had to return it---to many problems
I bought this radio based on good reviews of it's AM reception. I used it for the first time today and I am quite disappointed. The local stations came in poorly and I had no luck at all trying to pull in my favorite sports talk station from fifty miles away. I live in flat terrain so that isn't the problem.The local FM stations came in but they sometimes broke up. I did manage to pull in a station or two from fifty miles away.I'm not going to bother returning it because there are some features that I do like. The size is compact, the belt clip allows me to put it on my sun visor in my work truck and the digital tuning with presets are convenient.I paid $42 thinking that I was getting an AM dynamo based on good reviews but that wasn't the case.
More than a plugged straight in connection. Works with my old Keyboard with French accents on my laptop. Fun to work on a full 102 key device.
It works well but it's not as bright as other ones I've bought of amazon before. Does the job and is smaller than other ones, but if you work at night, you might need a more powerful one.
The pro model has several cutting blades and easily cuts potatoes, cheese, etc. Very easy to use, easy to clean. If you have kids, make sure they don't use it though, it would be very easy to get hurt on it.
Likes: The camera has an infinity (sideways 8)feature for focus. I really like this feature! Many of the new cameras only have auto focus and because of this the new cameras blur too much making the video useless in tight shots. So this is a real plus for this camera.Dislikes: In video mode you CAN NOT zoom in or out of your subject while recording a video.Dislikes: The Battery door on this camera breaks very easily. A trick I found was to buy a screw that fits the tri-pod hole and get a washer big enough to cover the broken battery door.If you can find a good used one buy it. but to pay $300 plus for a new one is not worth it.
Before this i had a Sony DSC-S85 (799.99) I liked the camera but took it back for one reason only ,the reviews this canon got..Everywhere i look people gave it perfect scores..for the price 299$ at Circit City, now and what it gives you its a must buy. If you dont care for video's,,and just want a great Digital Camera...you cannot go wrong with this at all.It does use alot of batteries but just buy some rechargeable ones and you are all set..it does need better red-eye reduction, but these things alone is all that is wrong with this camera..and software can fix the red eye photos if you want to..the software will not cost you an arm or a leg either.
this product does not need that much info to attract consumers. just by looking at it you are already drawn to it's looks. the compact design and the ability to not just take digital pictures but moving pics. 45 secs worth. this product is a must have for the cassiopeia user. LOVE IT!
Amazing quality and durability for the price. I originally bought double the quantity because I assumed that each speaker must be sold seperately for this low cost.One of my runs is over 50 feet and the sound is only slightly softer than my 20 foot run, and the clarity is consistant.I have had these speakers for over 3 years with no problems.
Dead on arrival. Ordered a Samsung 46" LCD, and got this cable to hook up from the cable box to the new TV. Cable did not work at all. Tried another, more expensive one which worked perfectly. Lesson learned.
So much to say but where will I start I bought this in 2005 from Walmart brand new I currently have my third and final dvd recorder, not because this one is a keeper but because my one year warranty is up and has been for a while. This I will be throwing in the street just to watch it crash!!! It was good when I got it I loved it, but now not only will it no longer timer recorder(atleast a year), it will not OTR it will not play a disc without begging and pleading from me and when it does pLAY A DISC IT WONT GIVE IT BACK!!! Yeah it keeps the dvds I have to pry them out and be careful not to scratch the dvd's! So I say absolutely positively DO NOT BUY THIS RECORDER don't think you'll be the lucky one with this recorder your just not gonna be.
I needed several sets for the office and I'm allergic to the tinny metallic sound that comes from most head phones that are supplied when you buy an appliance of some sort. I was therefore pleasantly surprised by the good sound provided by these head phones. Obviously you won't get audiophile quality for [...] bucks, but they beat a lot of other head sets at 3 and 4 times the price. They fit quite nicely too.I started with 2 pairs and then quickly bought 4 more.
I bought this mainly for trimming the bikini area (quite a few reviewers recommended it) and probably because this was made to shave peach fuzz on the face, the blade was not sharp and long enough and it ended up tugging and not cutting.I would not recommend buying this for the sole purpose of shaving the bikini area.
I purchased these to go with my new Samsung HD that we got for Christmas. I chose to purchase these cables based on the reviews left on Amazon. So far so good. The picture quality is great and you can't beat the price. I would say if you are thinking of buying these to try them. For the 12.99 you pay you really can't go wrong.
I have a brand new DSC-T9 and the Sony battery that came along with it works fine. I ordered this Maxell DC3636 as a backup battery. But alas, when I turn on the camera after inserting the charged Maxell battery, the camera rejected it saying it requires a 'InfoLithium' battery.In a nutshell, this battery does not work for DSC-T9. If anyone else knows of a generic battery, I would like to know as I do not wish to shell out $56 for the original Sony battery.
I thought I was ordering what was in the picture(black), but instead received beige cables. I honestly have not used them because they are the wrong color. Am I crazy?
Installation of this device was easy and it works well. However, picture captured by computer is much lighter than that on my camcorder. Am I using it wrongly or this is all that the device can do?Dazzle talks about free service which is a joke. When you call machine tells you to call another number where you can get service for a fee. For free service, they let you hang on forever. I called and held phone for ten minutes without an answer.Try it at you own risk.
I bought this in December of '05 and it died in February of '06. It also cost me $700.00 to get all the information I stored on it retrieved. I was told it was a hardware problem, I was told the retrieval service was familiar with problems with this model, I was told I could get a replacement (by Sandisk). I told Sandisk to save it for someone who has the $$$$ to retrieve their info...again. I'm going to vote this one a no go.
I am not pleased with this purchase. I have yet to open the package. Right after I bought it, received it, took time to open it and on the 30 day return border, I found one on sale at a retail store "CC" with 36 hour recording time, with cables included for pc uploads. So this might be a very good machine, but there are more advanced ones out there cheaper than the price I paid for this one - although I do believe that all the reviews in favor of this one are accurate.
This is new in original package...so, if it's compatible w/ your laptop, then is surely going to work.
I recently purchased the ifi after trying out the JBL onstage, the Altec Lansing im7, the logic3, and the bose's sounddock. The ifi is by far the best--its not even in the same league as the others! I purchased it at costco for only $200 which is a great deal--$100 less than the bose and about 10 times better.I have never owned an expensive home stereo system so can't really compare it to that, but it sounds awesome to me. I know that you can hook you ipod up to a home stereo system, but I like that the ifi recharges the ipod and that the remote controls the ipod.As to the others, I thought the logic 3 was junk and returned it. The JBL onstage was okay but kind of tinny. I did buy the im7 as it sounds good for a portable system, has a battery option, will be good for outside, and is $100 less than the boses. However, if you do not necessarily need something portable, get the ifi--it is so much better than the others.I also love the remote which works anywhere in my house even on different levels.
All I got on this cam is Yellow Orange Images. It is so grainy that it is hard to distinguish what is being shown. I am very unhappy with this cam and I am returning it today.
These in-ear headphones have a good build and well-fitted inside the ear, but the sound quality is somehow disappointed comparing it to earbud that comes with Ipod but they are damaged easily. However, I am not suggesting the quality is too bad, for the price point it play vocals well with excessive treble and the bass is not aggressive, so these are for mainstream users. If you want the truer sound quality move to highend series. I would recommand creative in-ear headphones or even better one from Sennhesier for more listening experience.
I received the wrong cable for my camera. I would overlook it but I was charged over $7.00, for shipping, for a very small USB cable that only weighs a few ounces. I would not have ordered it but I needed a new battery and charger. When searching for these 2 items on Amazon I received an offer of this cable for just pennies when purchased with the other two items. I didn't realize I would be slammed with a $7.00 shipping charge for the tiny USB cable alone. And to add insult to injury, it is the wrong cable. This is the second time this has happened to me through Amazon. The return policy states that returns are valid 30 days after I receive the item, yet Amazon has cut me off from returning it using 30 days from the order date instead of the day that I received it. Not happy, it would have been easier and cheaper to buy the items at the mall.
it will cost you $110 to exchange it."Excellent product if you can afford to replace it every 6 months.The first one the we purchased in June 2005 lasted 6 months almost to the day before the screen failed. We replaced it early January of this year and it failed today, July 3rd, 2006, after slightly more than 6 months of use.Polaroid basicaly says tough. Give us another $110 and we'll replace it for you per customer service as confirmed by a superviser named Bobbie after beibng on hold on 15 min.Dah!!!!! Does Polaroid think that we just fell off of the turnip truck?Unless Polaroid cleans up its act and admits it has marketed an unacceptable product we have only to conclude that Polaroid lacks integrity and to avoid purchasing any of their products in the future and to inform others of this also.We would strongly recommend that the purchase of other Polaroid products be avoided because of their failure to take the responsibility of selling a product that is unreliable.
I've tried 2 or 3 RF extenders that made claims but didn't deliver...this one really does! The other ones require the remote to be aimed directly at the receiver but this Next Generation model does not...in fact, I tested it by stepping out of the room where the television is located into the hallway and it still changed the channels. There is no delay in the response as well. My only gripe is that you need to recharge the battery about once per month, but it is always charged in the RF extender, so it really is a minor inconvenience. When I received the product, the battery adapter sleeve was defective and I couldn't insert the battery. I called customer service and they sent a new sleeve out to me immediately. I highly recommend this product.
This lens is spectacular, and a really handy focal length on digital cameras with APS-C sized sensors.I suppose people complaining about focusing problems just don't realize how shallow the DOF is.Awesome lens. Recommended as a fast, "normal" prime.
I looked around for a replacement for an old Bay Networks 24-Port 10/100 switch so I could have GB capability and a quieter switch. Found this D-Link switch and read several of the reviews. The unit I bought has worked flawlessly for about a month now. Nice and quiet and GB speed all the way from the cable modem to my family computer in the back of the house. I'd buy another one if I needed it.
Got these as a present for my boyfriend and he loves them! He says they're great at work when he wants to listen to his music and not be disturbed. Excellent sound quality- a huge improvement over the cheap pair he was using.I had to reassure him that I didn't spend too much for them.These are a BARGAIN for the price.
Ok $20 may not be dirt cheap, but when you figure that a good aa/aaa nihm battery costs over $2, this is a very good value! The review below states some worry that these are 2500mah and not 2300mah as described...all the better! The power output on the batter is not higher than others, it just has larger capacity and lasts longer! The batteries i received were 2300mah though, but perhaps you will be more lucky. I've had my set for almost a year and have had no problems. The batteries are very good and i have used other rechargables (duracell) with it and no probs there either. Its kind of neat that the middle 2 slots can charge both aa and aaa batts, but at the same time I would have rather had all four slots do that. In any case, the design is well done and compact. The electrical prongs fold in for travel, and the charger can be used with the voltages of other countries. It served me well in europe with my digicam. The only real imperfection with it is that the cover pops off easily. It goes back on just as easy and doesnt affect function in anyway. You get an excellent charger for a very reasonable price. What more can you ask for?
I started to read some reviews AFTER I purchased the Magellan 360 and was getting nervous. However, once it started up (which took several minutes initially), I was very pleased. It seems to have a lot of stored info for a relative inexpensive unit. I did not really experience any of the problems other reviewers wrote. Sometimes, the image would briefly "freeze" but never long enough to interrupt directions or getting there. I would like the 3D appearance of the more expensive units and may do that one day, but in the meantime, I have never gotten lost with this unit and I have truly tested it by going the wrong directions. It always recalculates and gets me there!
Because of the difference from color monitor to color print, this has been a great guide for picking a color and using the code to have a job turn out "just right". Like that there are several different guides and the carrying/storage case is a nice extra.
I fly frequently, Always need to ask for a multiple outlet stripe from hotel stuff.This product totally solved my need.It looks elegant, packed require min space, functions flawless,thanks Monster Cable.
Not Original cables to go, contacted 2 times by email and nothing.I know that some reviews that is just generic, but I will say that is worse than generic
The design of this microphone is very nice and convenient, simple plug & play. However, the sole reason it was purchased was to use with Garageband, and that is where the problem is - it will not work. The MacMice website is very poor, very little info on the products, no discussion forums, and was no help what so ever. I scoured the web looking for info on MicFlex & Garageband & microphones, but came up with nothing. I contacted MacMice through email, explained my situation and the only answer I got was:"Please test your Mic in the Sounds control panel, Garageband is tricky at best. I am sure it is working properly."Not very helpful. I had already explained in my e mail that I in fact had tested it in the control panel and it did work, but I need it for garageband - where it will not work. So for price & design, I think this is a fairly decent product, but if you are getting it to use with Garageband, I recommend looking further for somethign that is proven compatible, otherwise you will be aggravated with the dearth of information & help available.
I recently purchased a 30G I-Pod Video and thought I would share some thoughts/discoveries. This little thing is turning out to be more than I thought it wasI've been lusting for an I-pod ever since they came out. But somethings always stopped me. The combination of the price/features/size/battery life/etc just put it out of reach. Apple not too long ago release a re-vamped I-pod Video, 30G. My entire music collection is under 6G so I wanted something that would hold it all and then some. I was going to go for new 8G nano but my wife kept pestering me to get the Video instead. It was a toss up mainly on the physical size issue. But I decided that the 30G was slim enough that could handle it.I thought the video feature was a neat gimic. I mean why would I want to watch something on the really small screen vs the computer or my wifes bigger screen PDA. Well she's always got the PDA so that ruled that out. Ok, so I've got 30G's. I can always use it as a portable HD right? More music than I'll ever own and I can use it as a photo wallet.The important thing is that this thing is small enough to fit comfortably in any pocket (the thinness really helps here). The music was a given. No mystery there. Are these MP3's and AAC's true CD quality? No, but after a while I really stop noticing. The hit in quality is well worth the portability. I could either NOT listen to the music where I was (even at home) because of noise/movement issues or I could have this thing wherever I went. Now your life has a soundtrack. Got that song in your head you want to hear, no problem, click away and its going. The "surprise" me feature is neat. Just fire it up in a menu and hit play, songs come at you at random. Its an interesting trip when you realize you haven't listened to that song in years, even more interesting when "where did this come from" and the even more interesting "was I drunk when I put that on" oh wait, I don't drink..Of course the UI is really cool, the way it interfaces with Itunes works well. Main thing is it makes it really easy to create a list of songs for every occasion. Want some going to sleep music, pull 10 mellow tunes into a playlist. Workout music, same thing. Feeling life kind of sucks as you go to bed alone, make a list for that too full of I'm hurtin lyrics. Hit sync and pop, the lists are there and you can scroll through them, look at the list and pick your starting point. They'll run sequentally or randomly, your choice. The UI is what the Ipod is all about.Ok, so I had music down. What about the photos. Well that was a little more frustrating. It really wants to use I-photo to manage them. You can manage them manually but it's a bit of a paid, way too much clicking. So fine, I'll bring some JPGS into Iphoto. Painless enough. Syncs them up pretty good and presto, each album is on there. Scroll through them at rapid speed or hit the slideshow and use a playlist for theme music. Its not a serious photo viewer, more of a wallet. Someone asks how are the kids or what did you do this weekend, don't just tell them, show them. Converted photos (320x240) don't take much space. So yea, the photo feature is kind of cool, has a few uses.So that leaves me scratching my head on the video. Went digging around the net and found some software that would rip DVD's straight to Ipod video format. Poked around and finally got it to work. Slapped a couple of video's (don't take much space) and watched some stuff. Kind of neat, though hardly my preferred method. Quality does take a hit since the screen is so small. Sound is usually better though. I don't think I would use this for "first run" watching. But for "re-run" type watching its ok. I discovered another use was that you can take it with you anywhere in the house. Putting the baby to sleep, watch your video while your just laying there waiting for them to pass out. Kind of cool. Its also a great thing to have when your "in line". Was waiting at the govt office yesterday. I'm number D041 and they are on A012. Oh boy. So I pulled it out and rewatched some stuff. Cool.Unexpected use was as a pacifier. It can (sometimes) be used as a tool to settle the kid down. I've ripped a few of his favorite shows on it but he's real keen on the photo slideshow of his antics.So last night I was on Itunes poking around. You can buy Movies and TV shows, its about 2/3 the price of a DVD for the same material. Not enough to make me bite, I'd rather buy the DVD and then rip it. But they have these little things called podcasts. I've known about podcasts for years but never really paid them much mind. Put now that I had an Ipod...Podcasts can be very cool. They now can be both audio and video. So they are little clips of something. National Geo has some cool stuff. A 15 minute video of the adventures of a seal with a camera attached to it as he swims around. From the discovery Channel I've got a 20 minute audio program on why Europe hates America. Should be interesting. But something that was really cool was the language lessons. Kind of like the usual language on CD, except you don't have 10 CD's to fiddle with, its all one unit. But as really nifty feature on the better ones is that the text of the lesson is there as well. With each of these files (audio or video) you can have text associated with it. So while your listening to the lesson you flick over to that and read along. Its like having the booklet with you. That is really cool when it comes to learning.There are a LOT of podcasts out there. Nova, NPR, BBC and many others put out some programs focused on specific interests. For example "Today in Medicine..."kind of stuff. Wow. Theres more than you can listen to and with the Itunes UI its easy enough to get and keep track of. If I spent a lot of time on the road I'd seriously consider the car adaptor and keeping up with the latest in something. Really neat.So if your thinking about an I-pod its really become more than a expensive MP3 player. I think buying music at Itunes is cheap and easy. If it's a lot of music I'll just spring for the CD. But I don't feel like paying $18 for one good song I hear on the radio and 12 tracks of crap.I'm sure you could do a lot of this with other MP3 players. Having the screen to keep all your info in context is a very nice plus. The UI is brilliant and that video thing is getting to be more than a gimmick.There are a few minor cons-First is no sleep timer. Shut off after X minutes. Accidentally hit play and not realize it until you go to listen again and your battery is dead.I'm still unsure on battery life. I've not timed it but for the 30G its not forever. You can watch a full length movie, probably somewhere between 2.5-3 hours off of a full charge. Mixed use of 4-5 hours seems to take it down to half life, but then the battery life indicator seems to go a little wild at times. I'm guessing a full charge will get you 10-12 hours of audio if you just listen and to spend too much time diving the menus.You've GOT to get some form of scratch protection. You breath on the thing and it scratches. I got the Invisible shield which is a plastic film stick on type protection. You can still use the pod in all the chargers and docks and whatnot. But in the 2 weeks before I got it I managed to get the back scratched a little bit. So make your protection part of your purchase.
I upgraded from my previous Freeplay model because the old unit was the size and weight of a tank. I checked out all the Eton models (and a bunch of off brand ones not worth mentioning) before buying this one. I can attest that the Freeplay brand (any model) has the best handcrank mechanisms on the market. Much more solid and better engineered - for example you can crank in either direction and the unit even tells you how fast to crank for optimal charge. The Eton's felt quite fragile in my opinion. And since the radio is for emergency use when you migth be a tad excited (I happen to be in earthquake country), a solid and forgiving charging mechanism is for me most important.The light works well and the radio can actually be held like a flashlight. Not true with Etons. I still keep other flashlights at the ready but it's good to have as backup.Alas, Eton can charge my cell phone, and this Freeplay unit can't, so Eton scores one.An oddity with this radio is how you tune the weather band - it's not part of the AM/FM band, but rather on the back. Weird, but usuable. Unfortunately, the reception for the weather band is a bit spotty; better on some days than others, which may or may not be the fault of the radio.The antenna is much smaller than my previous Freeplay, so less likely to be broken off. I actually don't need the antenna extended anyway; the radio circuitry is that good.The solar charger will be tested this summer when I bring the unit camping to keep up with baseball. During off season I keep the unit plugged in over my workbench so its always fully charged. The charging mechanism is smart enough to shut itself off when completed.Here's another thing to look out for - thie Freeplay unit comes with its own AC adaptor. Many Eton models don't, so if you want an AC adaptor - and who wouldn't - add another $10 to the price of the Eton and then add shipping, but only if you can find a place where the adaptors are stocked.Yup, the Freeplay is more expensive than the Etons but worth every penny. And I like the yellow - it's hard to misplace.
I really like integrating these switches with my home automation system. Some sort of controller is necessary to take full advantage of these switches, as well was the PIM or CIM. I have a little more than 20 UPB devices (the price adds up!) around the house and I've been pretty satisfied. Make sure you have a white (neutral) wire or else these will be useless to you.I'm glad Amazon carries these at a reasonable price.
I recently lost my Palm V, and was forced to get a new PDA. I researched and researched the new Pocket PC's. I don't know that I would even consider the Palm a device that a Pocket PC user would consider. They are two drastically different devices with the Pocket PC having tremendously more flexibility. Although the Palm has more applications, most of the practical applications are written to duplicate inherent capabilities of the Pocket PC. I won't try to compare the different platforms, but rather the different Pocket PC's because they are in a catagory by themselves.I ordered the Compaq, waited 3 weeks and went and bought the Jornada 548. I used it for 2 days and returned it. It felt fantastic! It is well designed, ergonomic and includes everything I wanted. My major disappointment was the screen display. I am not one of those people who care too much about how many different colors can be displayed, but I do care about clarity. My Jornada was dim and had a streaky display. I don't know if they are all like that, but I have seen similiar display problems on newsgroups. It is unfortunate, because I really liked the way it looked and felt. If I could get one that had a screen like my E-125, I would buy it.That takes me to the E-125. I love it. The screen is bright, clear and easy to read. I don't know if you can read it in &quot;direct sunlight&quot; as has been its criticism, but I hardly have the occasion to use my PDA in direct sunlight. It's outstanding in my office, on a plane, in my car, and sitting outside in a cafe. My criticism is that I wish they had included headphones like HP does and I would say it is a little more square than I would like. Furthermore, it doesn't include a flip cover to protect the screen, which I prefer. One review I read referred to it as brick, I would call it a &quot;thin brick&quot;.The reason, I would never trade it for the IPAQ now is a feature I didn't realize I would care about until I have used it. The ablility to swap out batteries is priceless. You can always have a charged spare with you and not worry about having to find a plug, connect a charger, etc. I like the design of the IPAQ better, but I would not give up this feature. I also like the ablility to use full size PC cards on the IPAQ, but so far, I have not been in a situation where this was required (but I like the flexibility if I ever needed it). However, if you think you will always have power available, the Compaq is really well designed. I can't comment on the synching problems I have read about on the IPAQ as I never received mine.Overall, I am extremely pleased with my Casio and would highly recommend it to anyone considering a Pocket PC.
Bought this and had it running in an hour. Am able to successfully capture signal from the cable box video/audio outputs. Successfully recorded several TV programs. The key to using a device like this is to have some experience in media capture/conversion and be ready for some test runs. Try configuring different options to get optimal results. Use the "Best Quality" option while capturing the signal.I used the DIVX codecs while converting to AVIs. Was surprised to see that it even captured HD channel outputs from my HD capable dish box via the A/V outputs. Have successfully imported the resultant AVI into my portable iRiver video player. Works perfectly. Had to reconvert using iRiver media conversion software. Pinnacle QuickStart studio is quite impressive. You will need a USB 2.0 and fast hard disk to get optimal results. With this + iRiver portable video player, I have my own portable TIVO like DVR player. The only problem I have with this product is the absence of required AV cables. Pinnacle (the owner company) should not resort to penny pinching like this.
I was initially very please with this mouse as I love trackball. BUT the large size makes it uncomfortable for prolonged use AND for small hands. I have had it for almost a year now and now the thumb "clicker" button is failing. I have been using a similar one at work for over TWO years and the clicker still works great despite linger and more frequent use.... I am disappointed that I will have to replace this already considering the amount of money it cost me... :(
I bought this for my 5 year-old nephew and it's perfect for traveling and keeping him occupied when we're out and about.
Perhaps not as quiet as I expected, but a lot quieter than my other pc. Part of that is that I have a noisy hard drive - a raptor.A little tight to work in. I had a little trouble with a scsi drive that had an interface on the back.Keeps the mb and cpu cool.I will probably by another to put my other pc in. Worth the price.
I bought this as a gift, and they use it every day. One bulb gets them through the entire day, and they are HUGE tea drinkers.
I brought this cable when my old cable broke. I'm use it to connect my computer and wireless route together. It's a good cable.
I have had the QX1-3000D installed for 3 months now and I gotta say, it's the ishh!I bought it for $175 from amazon a few months ago. It's obviously a monoblock amp (1-channel) and it's specs state:***(4 ohms) - 1100 Watts (RMS)***(2 ohms) - 1800 Watts (RMS)****(1 ohm) - 2300 Watts (RMS)however, I doubt that it puts out even 3/4 of that. But I must say, it is loud as hell and puts out clean bass.I am incredibly impressed at how clean (undistorted) the bass is.I say this because I have it hooked up at 2 ohms and, in my experience, 2 ohm setups have exhibited more distortion than 4 ohm setups (don't quote me).MY SETUPI currently have a 15" Memphis Audio HPO sub in a custom ported box I built (~3.5 ft^3 - tuned to 37 Hz).This sub is dual 4 ohm voice coils.I have it hooked up in parallel (hence, 2 ohms).My head unit is stock, and I have the amplifier hooked up through a high-input/low-output converter (~$5 unit that takes power from speakers wires and outputs signal through RCA wires).THE AMPThe Kole has a:***variable subsonic filter (15Hz - 40Hz)***variable low pass filter (50Hz - 150Hz)***bass boost (at 45Hz)***phase switch (0 degrees or 180 degrees)***bass knob (black with a single volume knob, no LEDs)It does not have any fuses (so you MUST install your own).The power terminals take a MINIMUM of true 4 gauge wire (I am currently using 0 gauge with no problems).PERFORMANCEI have the gain on the Kole "ALL the way DOWN", and the bass boost at ~1/4.The Low-Pass Filter is set to ~60 Hz and the subsonic to 15 Hz.When the auxiliary bass knob (installed under the steering wheel) is on 1/2the bass is loud as freaking hell.With DJ Magic Mike (Album: Bass the way it should be done) is popped in,I swear the bass was so loud my vision was blurring!I have driven on trips for up to 1 hour, while bumping, and immediatelychecked the temperature of the amp and it was not even hot.I also hooked up the amp to my friend's 2 12" Memphis HPO subs in a ported Memphis box and they hit harder than when they were hooked up to his Fosgate T10001bd amp (sorry, I didn't compare my 15" on the Fosgate).His subs are dual 4-ohm voice coils. The coils of each sub was in parallel (i.e. 2-ohms) and the 2 subs were then hooked up in series (total = 4-ohms).FINAL NOTEThe amp does not look like the one pictured on the top if this page.The one pictured above (with the chrome caps) is the QX2 and QX4 series amps, which are the 2 channel and 4 channel amps.The QX1-3000D (and I believe the QX1-2400D) look different and don't have chrome ends.Hope this info helps!!!
I was looking for this product since D-link released the first DS-3xx a long time ago. I bought mine, and found just minor problems, but nothing that I would give a low rate for the product. What I see as problems: since I have started to listen a music and jump to photos slideshow, I can't go back for something like a player page, I could only stop/pause the music or jump to AUDIO and search for something new (many steps...). The other problem that I see is I had understood that I would be able to listen my Internet Radios, but as far as read the manual, I could only listen to this Radio stations from the services they are partner. My house has many brick walls and the player is far from the router, but I am using one 6dB gain antenna in the router. Only had problem once, loosing the signal during one movie, and when came back it was without any sound (I had to restart the device). The server is very fast and FF/Rew had worked fine with xvid movies. Maybe if it had an internal Hard-drive or acess the pc dvd drive, I could give a five star. Misses the funcionality of controling a DVD movie like the DVD disk (with menus, options of sound, etc.). The device does everyhting that I need.
I think this mouse is a very good mouse, it fits my hand perfectly, and it's very comfortable, never hurts my thumb.
I wanted a good quality consumer grade digital camera to take on short trips, so I purchased this one. I think the quality of the picures is very good and it has most of the features I wanted. It was a few dollars more than I really wanted to spend, but all in all I am pleased. My main complaint is the battery life is a little on the short side, and it takes a while to see the photo you just took on the lcd screen. I really want something to hold me for about two years, by then these things will be twice as good for a fraction of the cost. For now it does what I need it to do pretty well.
This is a great little flash for the 40, 40x, and 60. It gives you the ability to bounce the flash upwards to reduce the dreaded white face of normal flash. It does not however rotate sidways to allow side bounce. It is also not compatible with the CLS that Nikon is famous for. That said, it is much better than the built in flash but does not compare to the sb-600, sb-800, or sb-900. If light weight and low cost are paramount the sb-400 is great, if not at least consider the sb-600 or it's bigger brothers.
coby mp-cd player has good sound, and I can playthe radio, and play my cds and mp3 cds.
This is a terrific device. I am not sure what the other users are complaining about. I have had the drive for a few months now and it works great! Installation is very simple - almost any computer will recognize it as a new USB connection. It doesn't spin as fast as a Maxtor drive, however, for 320GB - this is exceptional value. I have transported the drive and used it on over 5 computers - each computer had no problems with reading and recognizing the device
Great product! I was able to takemore than 1100 pics with my Kodak 5MP (most of them in "Distance Scenary" mode), though the estimate is only 576 snaps (which is based on the "Sports" mode in my cam).Cons: NoneIn fact, have also bought Sandisk MP3 player & flash drives - never had issues with Sandisk products till date.
The 7' C2G Cat5E Patch Cable from Cables to Go works just like it's supposed to and at a nice price also. I would buy them again.
This memory stick was not only a great price, but exactly what I was looking for.
Great product, makes life a lot easier. Would recommend to anyone with a memory stick pro duo. Memory card fits great, well made product.
Defective out of the box. Never even got a chance to use it. Poor construction. Don't waste your time.
Bought this to replace Phillips under cabinet radio. Easy install, looks good and sounds great. Should have bought this in the first place, but was trying to save money.
The installation of this subwoofer is not nearly as easy as it looks.If you have an aftermarket head unit, everything is easy.However, if you are intending to install this in a late-model car with factory stereo, beware! Many new cars (including my 2007 Nissan Versa) have systems that monitor line voltage. If the head unit is disconnected from power, the system triggers a fault in the air bag system, requiring a diagnostic and reset from the dealership. Also, cutting the speaker leads to tap for subwoofer input could void your warranty. Do your research before purchasing this product. You may want to consider hiring a pro to install it for you. Until I decide what to do, this sub will stay in the box.
when i first saw how grainy low light videos became i thoughti was doing something wrong. i then exchanged this fora sony DCR-TRV840 and the difference is night and day.i say save yourself some trouble and buy a sony.
Bought one from Target. Try every type of DVDs (retail store bought, region 1, yadda yadda, I'm not stupid), none worked.After a few minutes of research online, it seems like these units are poorly made (the DVD portion anyway) Returned the next day. Did not bother trying another one, why waste my time and gas money.
Definitely the best purchase for outdoors enthusiasts who are not interested in speeds and apertures. The Canon Shureshot A1 is an all- weather jewel, the first time I used it was in the Iztacc&iacute;huatl volcanoe at more than 4000 meters above sea level versus rain, wind, mud, snow and several falls. I was simple delighted.
Bought this model to record science lecture notes, but the advertized 90 minute recording capability is only in LP mode. In LP mode, the playback is completely illegible. In HQ mode, the sound is superb, but you only get 22 minutes of recording. I will return this and continue looking.Should have read the reviews here first, it would have saved me time but I was out on errands and stopped in at a local superstore to buy one.
I just got this camera today from walgreens, after changing the frequency to 60HZ instead of 50HZ all my photo's come in clear and unblurry. It comes aready at 50HZ so if your having problems with it beeping and flashing and the picture still not right that is it. It is slow to relize your pushing buttons but it does respond. In the container I got the cord(usb), bag, batteries, and carry string. I love it.
This was the first mp3 player i bought, actually i bought two, one for me and one for my wife on the same day. Mine lasted about 2 days...it would freeze my computer up, and when i would unplug it and then my computer would be fine. My wife's lasted a few months longer. Then one day all the mp3s on it just dissapeared!! I plugged it in and after about 5 min of the computer being frozen i opened the folder and found that all the songs were still on player, but what good does that do me if i can't play them from the mp3 player itself!! I returned mine for and XBOX!! which i am very pleased with...my wife returned hers(she had bought some 2yr service plan with it) and got a creative zen microphoto...which she is pleased with...so far.
Both our regular and back up Canon batteries died, they were so bad, they got to the point that they only could hold a charge for about 2 shots between them.We bought two of these Lenmars for less than the price of a single OEM Canon battery. So far, I've had the batteries about a month, they charged right up in the Canon charger that came with my S230, and they are working fine. I've not had to recharge them since I initially charged them when bought them, but I haven't taken that many pictures (less than 100). Nevertheless, they are working great. I also believe that their capacity is higher than an OEM Canon (1000 mah Lenmar vs. 850mah for the Canon).I've had bad experiences with other generic batteries, but these seem to be a good balance of price and performance. Good luck.
We bought this case for our DSC-W50 to take with us on our Hawaiian vacation. We used it several times for snorkeling. In the past, we'd always bought a disposable underwater camera. The pictures from our Sony camera using this case were dramatically better than a cheap disposable, plus, we were able to do videos-one through a school of about 500 fish-a real treat! And no leaks! Occasionally, the camera auto focused on the case lens rather than the subject. All of the buttons worked well through the case on the camera, although a couple of the buttons, especially the mode dial, were a little sticky as compared to using the camera without the case. We found the LCD display very difficult to see underwater and through a mask, so we were more or less required to just "point and shoot". All in all, this was a bargain purchase that, knowing what I know now, I would have paid a lot more for in order to take it on our trip.
Works great with Canon PowerShot A560 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom. Just got back from a week at Disney World and didn't max out the memory card even though we took several videos and almost 100 pictures.
I have been very happy with this drive! The size is due, in part, to the wrap-around cord that "retracts" for portability. I have several smaller sized "key" USB drives, but you cannot normally plug two together in the same computer because the ports are too close together. This allows me to use two USB components at the same time.It is 3 years later and this device is still going strong! A great buy for the money and in convenient size. Very durable product.
I have the Belkin F6D3230-4 wireless A+G router.This is an extremely poorly designed router. I purchased it because it was suppose to be Mac Compatible; however, the configuration HTTP doesn't work on any web browser but Interent Explorer (which by the way is no longer availble for the mac. Microsoft has dropped IE).The DHCP server randomly stops working and nothing but a factory reset will correct it.The "Reload" config doesn't work; therefore, after I have to factory reset to get the DHCP working I can't even reload my previous configuration, I have to manually re-enter everything!The customer service was of no help at all. I purchased this direct from Belkin but they still have not helped with me returning this terrible unit!
I bought a couple of these and found the tab for the negative side of the battery is so weak that the batteries won't stay in unless you lay it flat like on a power strip. I was able to bend the tabs out with a fork tang to make a firm hold on the AA battery so it could be plugged in a wall outlet vertically.The other thing I don't care for is the red light. It comes on when you plug it in but that's all it does. It doesn't turn green when the batteries or charged or give any kind of indication when the batteries are charged.
yea, im a kid, and my dad wouldnt buy me a new mouse since he said the one we had (wired, not opitcial) was still working, and he was right, so i bought this mouse because bluetooth was MAD expensive, and i installed itand it worked. however, the next day, i tried it and it just all of a sudden screwed up. the pointer started getting laggy, and the mouse still was MAD ssensitive, making me lose in cs ...like 0:5 ratio!!!!!and this is what i say, DONT BUY ITthat cheep tilt wheel thing was so stupid, you barely need it, and the mouse design isnt good for the &quot;right&quot; part of your hand-bad mouse-bad design-overly sensitive-sux for laptops-tilt wheel is just another one of those gimmicks (it works, but you rarely need it)-SUX
This recorder has almost everything you could want in a small unit. It has all the features: Large speaker, double record time, variable playback for transcription, VOR, size, ease of use, and good price. The only thing that is needed to make this a superlative machine would be a better microphone.
Best deal for the price!...We bought this system for our daughter as an early Christmas gift. She just loves it! It is dependable, and there have been no surprise destinations...After extensive research and using a neighbor's Magellan system, we knew this was perfect. We highly recommend it!
This product is much to small to fit my single DIN aftermarket Pioneer DEH-1300MP radio. Just go to [...]/ or walmart to find a fit for your vehicle.
I am thoroughly impressed with the Klipsch 2.1 promedia (THX) computer speakers! These speakers offer the most amazing sound in such a small package. In my house I have an array of top-end speakers for my home theater systems; Bose for one, and Polk Audio for the other. I can say confidently that these produce the same quality of sound for far less. I am using these for my computer and I am enjoying them tremendously. I listened to these compared to the Bose companion 5's in Best buy and still preferred these, not for the price, but for the sound. The Bose isolated ultra crisp highs completely separated from the lows, but they didn't offer as much holistically. The Bose companion 5's are really good, I just felt that these were superior. $168 dollars out the door at Best buy...can't beat them!
This little gadget really does do its job. I've had absolutely no problems with mine since I got it several months ago.You do need to be aware that it has a row of very bright green lights next the USB ports so you might want to put it where you can't see it while you're working. It's really quite small and not an intrusive object otherwise, and looks very neat in amongst my computer stuff!
I wish to add further comments to my first review of this camera. Now that I have had a chance to use it, I know that I made the right decision when I bought the Olympus C-2040Z. I could not be more satisfied. It takes some of the sharpest pictures these old eyes have ever seen, especially nature shots. I have pictures taken by this camera and printed on my Epson C-80 printer that are National Geographic quality. And I am talking about 8X10 prints in full living color. This camera has more than met my expectations. I cannot recommend it strongly enough. The excellent review by Consumers Reports should help further convince anyone who might be trying to decide which camera is the one for him or her.
I got a fast delivery from seller.About the product, Logitech made the best keyboards.
Just got one of these and it is great! Like all Sony products - READ THE MANUAL -to fully understand and enable its many features.
I've had Marware Sportfolios before and I think they're well built, look good, and do the job. This one is no exception, and this one, compared to others I have, has more room for storage. I use it alone or put it inside a larger computer case for travel.
I got the same Earbuds case in Black a few months ago and loved it enough to want another one for my back-up buds. However, when I got this case, the zipper came off a lot and I ended up having to fix it; the inside doesn't seem as sturdy as the Black ones too. I still like it, but it's just slightly disappointing. I'd advise people to buy the black one since the different colors have different levels of quality...
I've never owned an FM converter before now. I've also never heard a single good thing about them from folks who do own one. I picked this up based on all the good reviews it got here. I'm sure an audiophile would have a field day canning this device. But for those of us who don't want to spend megabucks on an outrageous car stereo, read on....It works very well. When I first tried it out, my car was parked without the engine running. I heard a little hiss coming and going, and I was wondering if it would be a problem. The next few days, I never heard the hiss at all. I >think&lt; when you first turn it on, it may need a short period of time for the output frequency to settle down. That may be the hiss I was hearing. Regardless, I drive all over during work, and I never noticed it at all. I always thought my stock radio in my car was pretty good. But connecting the MP3 via this device makes my radio sing like an opera singer. My mp3 plays much better than the CD player in the car, and this device passes the extra quality right through. Very happy with that. Also, as stated by others, if you only have one cigarette lighter port, don't worry. This unit allows you to "piggyback" another device by plugging it into this. So you can still use your GPS, or charge your cellphone. How slick is that?Tips:1) When you're setting it up, tune your FM radio around and find the quietest place on the dial. Then set this device for that frequency. If it sounds poorly, try other frequencies.2) If what you're connecting to has a built in equalizer, either turn it off, or turn off the one in your car radio. You could end up with terrible sound after you've gone through 2 equalizers. Keep that in mind if your sound is bad.
This is a poorly designed camera case. You have to take the camera out of the case completely each time you shoot pictures. I expected the case to remain on the camera body and just uncover the lens so you can shoot. I was very disappointed. This is rather a leather box than a camera case.
As I write this I'm listening to streaming music from my iphone... on three different radios in three different rooms! I just tried the car radio which is in a driveway on the opposite side of the house from the transmitter; I could find the signal but it was mostly static. But that's through a couple walls AND a stone exterior on the house. I can't complain about that.Just to be fair, I used the very easy instructions posted previously to adjust the variable resistor. It sure helped. I didn't really test it fairly; since I knew about the VR2 before I bought the transmitter, I did it almost immediately. I tried it with and without a metal grounding plane (a steel outdoor road sign and also an aluminum baking pan) but didn't notice ANY improvement so the grounding plane is not necessary.The real reason I bought this is for late-night TV viewing without disturbing people who are trying to sleep. For this purpose I bought a cheap rechargeable FM radio like you might take jogging to use with headphones. I didn't want headphone cables strung across the room (and I'm not a big fan of FM headphones because they're too heavy).As other reviews have said, it is very important to find an empty frequency so you're not fighting against a local station (and possibly jamming a neighbor who's listening to it).I've only had the Crane for 30 minutes and I can absolutely recommend this to you.
Upon receipt of the disks I have tested them with 10 different DVD Writer/Readers at home and at work.All the DVD-RW-capable drives will have no problem to read/write.All other drives (DVD-ROMs and stand-alone DVD Players) can not properly read those Radius DVD-RW disks prepared by any/all of my DVD-RW writers (Toshiba and TDK).Since the price (about $0.40 a piece) is too low to be bothered for a refund, I'll use them as PC system/data backups sorely.AC
I'm a traveling computer trainer and, over the years, I've tried a dozen different rolling carts. I have to carry my entire office with me when I go to a client site, from laptop to manuals to toiletries. This case is now my ultimate favorite. It rolls backwards and forwards, has many compartments for separating objects, has a separate computer case which makes going through airport security a snap, and rolls quietly so I don't sound like a Mack truck going through the airport. Definitely a "5"!!
I moved from an older model Sony headset to this one. I'd been using my older one for 15+ years and it's still ticking along nicely. However, I needed something with more dynamic range. This model was suggested independently by two friends, each fellow musicians. Their recommendations were spot-on. This set is amazing. Upon first-listen, my jaw was on the floor listening to the difference in my audio mixes. I'm sure this set will hold up nicely if it behaves like my previous Sony set. Get them. You will love the results.
The software is kludge. [Update....several hours later....] Let me rephrase that. This 'software' is PURE UNADULTERATED KLUDGE. And I have the distinct impression that whoever wrote it uses English as a tertiary language.The duplexing ONLY works with 8.5" wide paper.Additionally, just straight scanning from the document feed tray is flaky for documents only 6.5"x4.25". It won't feed them at all if you put the narrow edge in first. And if you use the wide edge, it truncates the scanned image, cutting off material.THIS THING IS A HUNK OF JUNK!
I received the film very quickly and the pictures all turned out great. I Would definitely buy this film again
i got this lens pack because of the wide angle lens. its a good lens but dosnt get as wide as it says it does. i turned the lens into a fisheye to film skateboarding. over all you get what you paid for. its an okay lens for the price. but if you are getting this to film skateboarding. just pay alittle more money and get a better lens.
The S2 is a great camera. This camera body is a Nikon N80 body which is a high end consumer level camera. The Nikon D100 is based on the same body. What makes this camera a Professional level camera is its CCD sensor. It is far beyond the rest of the 6 mega-pixel cameras out there. There are many hi-level pros that use this for their studio work. I would hesitate to use in a rugged enviroment (i.e. National Geographic on Location, or National Football League EndZone) because it is a plastic body. I challeng anyone to match the results in the studio with a camera that costs less than $3000.00 dollars. Check out Thom Hogan's website for a detailed review and comparison.www.bythom.com
GET THIS CD PLAYER IT NEVER SKIPS THIS IS THE BEST PRICE YOU COULD GET FOR A CD PLAYER THIS GOOD. IT HAS THE COOLEST HEAD PHONES AND BODY. THIS IS THE BEST GPX CD PLAYER THEY HAVE EVER MADE. GET IT IF YOU DONT U DONT KNOW WHAT YOUR MISSING!
I bought the HTA-809 system ...recently and found that it gives decent performance for the price. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that a 100W subwoofer is included in the system....
I was looking for a walk-around lens for my xsi because I am not totally happy with my 18-55. I was considering tamron 28-75/f2.8 and canon 28-135, eventually I got 28-135 partly because it would cost me less. I am convinced tamron can give me better low light performance, but really like the usm feature on canon lens and the canon brand lens on canon body.Performance-wise, this lens give me no problem. Faster focus, sharper picture, longer range than my old kit lens. Losing a little wide angle didn't bother yet. The focal range on this lens really make it a perfect walk-around lens. It is heavy, but I never feel small and light weight are attractive features to me. If I have money, I don't mind carry 24-70 and 24-105 around either. The IS really works, the focus is quite and fast, and very nice bokeh when the long focal ranges are used. A nice macro feature, but don't dream too much of it.Beside all the good things about it, there are some be noticed.The front part does feel a little loose, a little more than my other canon lens. However, I haven't notice the unwanted barrel extension when point the lens down. Like I said in the title, it is perfect outdoor lens when light is sufficient. Low light performance is not too impressive to me. Again it should not be held against this lens because of its f-stops range. You'll need flash to compensate the light, and still get good photos.Overall, it is a good product from canon. It has been there for ... almost forever. I can understand why Canon pairs it up with 7D, which is a semi-professional body.
I bought this product on a Friday and returned it the following Tuesday. It was one of the biggest disappointments I ever wasted my money on. The size, weight, and cute little round shape are the only good things about it. The quality of the audio was terrible. Very unbalanced, even when you play CD's. And when you turn the volume up higher, you get more static than music. The display was faulty as well; letters missing. I was shocked that a top name like SONY would distribute such a crappy product. Maybe I just got a dud, but I would highly recommend that anyone looking for a boombox with these features in this price range look at the Sony CFD-F10 instead. It's a much better buy for $10 more.
Once it's set to a good station, no static. It is a pain when you turn off the car and you have to pause or turn off the transmitter. Then when you start your car back up, you have to turn it back on and it takes a couple seconds because the logo pops up when turned on. Besides that it's small and sleek. No wires so anywhere in the car it can be controlled. Even though it's nice for the price, I'd pay extra for one that fits my picky needs.
I got this for traveling. It's smaller than my other hair dryer AND it folds, but has the same output.. Only much louder. Just know that this is a pretty loud blow dryer. Great for my purpose and works very well.
Couldnt find this in stores and product was at my home in just a couple of days. Works great and all my camera needs will be with you guys!
These Sennheiser headphones provide a nice clean sound. These are a lot better than a great deal of other brands in this price range.Some reviewers were complaining about the tight fit of these 'phones. This is true, they are a bit on the tight side, especially if your head size is a bit bigger than average. And (for whatever reason) these do not have any way to adjust the size of the headband. But there's a very simple way to avoid this discomfort .... What I do is to simply tip the headband back just a wee bit, in order to get them to sit not quite directly on top of my head, thus avoiding the uncomfortable tight squeeze. I found this tipping method will indeed work, and without having the ear pieces fall from your ears. So now I can wear these babies all day, and not even feel 'em!
I searched all over for this product. I specifically wanted something to store DVD's that we use frequently for our 2 yr old, that would be easy to access...to encourage my family to put the DVD's away, rather than stacking them on top of the player or the cabinet (where they inevitably get damaged). That is why I specifically wanted the magnet-type latch, and not the zipper type. This product is perfect for this use and the price and delivery speed were great too!
Overall I'm happy with this camera. I had to replace a point and shoot pentax. I'm pretty happy with the pics I get with this point and shoot. I've gotten a few blurry ones, that I may have moved. Unfortunately the price wasn't as good when I bought it. It has an optional remote control which I was used to on my pentax and the zoom is longer. Overall a good camera.
Havent tested it too much, but it seems to last just as long as the nikon battery. For the price you definitely can't beat this as your spare/backup battery to use in a pinch.
This speaker dock is so cool...I never thought the sound would be so clear and loud...LOVE it...so impressed!!
Sure I would have liked something bigger. After you get a big screen TV, I think a lot of people feel the same way. After I got over that, I could not believe how good the picture was. Certainly the best picture I have ever seen on any projection TV. Better than most plasmas too, in my opinion.Since I bought this, I found out that my brother bought the same TV, only the 60" version. He feels that same way.Everything is great about the TV. No glare from lights (I have overhead lighting) or sun (it's on a wall perpendicular to a patio door with no curtains or shade.) It has plenty of input choices. The sound is even great, which was a surprise.I would absolutely recommend this line of Sony HD TV's.
I purchased this camera in June as a step up from my canon powershot A40. I had pentax lenses which helped make my decision. I was also reviewing the Canon Rebel line. I am happy with my choice. The range of options: all manual to programs and variations in between. I also wanted multiple shots per second and it's quite fast. Some of the controls are a bit awkward in some of the programs e.g. hold down button x while adjusting shutter or aperture with button y. But my hands are small so I'm adjusting to it. Overall, I'd buy it again.
As many of the other reviews have already stated, these stylish headphones are perfect for running. I already went through about 4 or 5 different kinds of ear buds for the gym, and none of them would stay in my ears during running or elliptical training, not to mention they sounded like crap! I tried several over the ear designs thinking they would be secure, but I guess since my ears stick out some, and are on the smaller side, none of those lived up to expectation.I ran across these at a Micro Center in Dallas (never saw Sennheiser at any of the other big name stores), and they just looked like they might fit the bill. I was getting tired of buying different ones, so I was really hoping these were the ones. I put them on as soon as I got in my car, and voila! They fit like a charm. Snug with no movement. I shook my head around and they stayed in place perfectly. I even wore them at home for an hour or so listening to my iPod, and they are extremely comfortable. Then - the sound! Wow, these little babies sound great. I'm an audiophile, and am very picky about my sound, from the home, to the car, and now the gym. I didn't want to drop hundreds on some of the premium in ear designs (Shure, Ultimate Ears, etc), because I was going to be working out/sweating a lot with them, and didn't want to damage that kind of equipment. These are perfect because of their rugged plastic/rubber design. You can even wash them. In any case, they sound fantastic. Decent amount of bass, but the mids and highs are extremely detailed. I'm hearing nuances in music that I've listened to for years, if not decades.Yes, I could have saved $10 or so on the internet, but now that I have them it's not worth the time and hassle to return these and buy them on Amazon. However, I did want to post my review (this is actually the first product review I've ever done) because of how pleased I was to make this find. I feel so strongly about this product that they deserve my time to post this review.
I'm not a pro photographer. I bought the nikon d70 that came with the lens. I was pretty happy with it, but I felt I need more flexibility in low light conditions. so i bought this lens. so from a 3.5 to a 1.8, i was able to shoot in a faster speed in low light conditions. the only problem i had with this was that automatic focus kinda sucked. compared to the other lens, this was pretty loud when automatic focus was turned on. for some pictures AF didnt work so i had to trun to manual focus. not completely happy but for about 100 bucks i guess its worth it
I found the product description to be exceptional and with great detail about the design. The color choices are excellent and stylish beyond most other products of this type. I found it to be a product worth recommendation to others. (The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)
Very good, fantastic metal cover for your fragil ipod, BUT when you put the ipod inside the jacket you loose your "necklace" (because the ipod's bottom must goes out). I'm also concern about the ipod "USB connection" is exposed (the jacket's bottom is opened-I just dont know why!!).
Just received one today. When you press the button, it focuses but does not fire. I have seen another reviewer on Amazon who had identical problem--focuses but does not fire. When I tried to remove from the body, it was way too hard. Seemed that you will ruin the three tiny connector pins in the body of 50D. Totally useless for me.
I like this product although it is a little big for my 13 in. laptop. Overall it is a good buy and I would recommend it to someome who needs a computer sleeve.
I'm on my fourth pair of ER6i's and I feel like I keep going back to an old girlfriend that dumps me and takes me back, ad infintum. I love the darn things, but I can't get a pair of them to last longer than 6 months. I usually have smaller failures (speaker/bud replacement) which are normal, followed by something larger, usually an audio wire blowout, or a neighbor's dog chew toy (don't worry Etymotic Research, I don't blame you for that one). How much research do you guys do at Etymotic, anyway? So, overall, I keep going back because these are the best fitting in-ear buds that I've ever used, and I recommend them, until I can find something more long term.
I bought one of these in March '06, and it was dead by August. The replacement that the store gave me in August died in December. The store no longer sells the printer, so I got a refund. The quality of the prints was fine, but the problem was that the paper would not feed through the machine. It would pull the paper through on one side but not the other, resulting in constant paper jams. Extremely frustrating. In both cases, it finally got to the point where it would not feed paper through at all.
I ordered this from HP direct. Stopped working after 3 months; very little use. Customer service from HP was terrible. They refused to take it back and wanted me to pay $29 and send it back to them so they could replace it with an old refurbished one. There is no authorized service center closer than 50 miles and I live in the middle of Los Angeles
I ordered this as a gift for my daughter-in-law who has a Clie 615. The description of the case says nothing about different models of the PDA. Unfortunately, when we recieved it, the case was too small for that model of the PDA, and it had to be returned. I did an internet search and found only one obscure reference that indicated the case would not fit the Sony Clie 615, although the package we received did have that limitation spelled out. I would suggest this is the fault of the manufacturer, who has not spelled out the limitations online. If the case had fit our PDA, I would have given it a 4 or 5 star rating.
This player is inexpensive and well-rounded. It plays MP3s very well from the CD-Rs I burn and it does a good job of playing DVDs -- nice picture, especially when using the S-video outputs. One thing I like about this unit is the very easy to use remote control. Unlike many other DVD players, the remote for this player is very well laid out and logical. It is easy to use in a dark room.This is not a videophile machine, but it does a good job at this price point. If you want a DVD player in your bedroom or den with the ability to play MP3 discs then this may be a perfect choice.
(update 8-1-2007)It is still running (me too). I reloaded the firmware a couple of times and finally go the voice prompts to stop chopping. I redid some accuracy testing and found that accuracy of the distance measuring can vary a lot. Even after trying to adjust the device at various settings, I got different distances which seemed to vary with the speed I ran. After some research (personal and webposts), I believe that up to 10% error rates are common with any of the accelerometer based running devices, including Nike + for the ipod. As long as the philips device keeps working, I am not going to get another accelerometer based device. Perhaps when it finally dies, the gps-based devices will track satellites better and include music. Hey Apple, build this stuff into the IPHONE!Wouldn't that be cool!(update 4-23-2007)I still have mine (nearly two years). Something happened to it a few months ago (sweaty workout?) and it froze up until the battery ran out. Recharged it and it still works, but the voice prompts are all chopped up. I will probably soon get an ipod nano with runner kit. This device was the best thing around when it came out, but it has definitely become obsolete. Don't buy it unless you can get it for under $30. I've looked at some gps based products, but they are too pricey and there's no mp3 built in. The GPS products promise more data and graphs, but I doubt the reliability of the data because of the difficulty of getting enough reliable satellite data to track hill running.(Update 9-11-2006)As most of you know, Nike has abandoned Philips for Apple. The new device is an add-on to the ipod nano. Anyone who has not already bought the philips player would do better to buy the ipod nano setup. Not only is the interface light years ahead, you can probably count on better tech support. I just bought a nano setup for my wife, but I'm still keeping the philips/nike model as long as it keeps working (had it for over a year now).The only reason to buy the Nike/Philips player would be if you got a great deal (&lt; $40).Cons:*Poor interface.*Low volume (try a different headset---improvement)*Java software is incompatible with current Java machine--the dmm software that uploads running data and graphs it won't work unless you are running a compatible version of Java.*Philips tech support (I think the guy I had also troubleshoots toaster ovens)Pros:*The pedometer function is accurate out of the box.*Takes the boredom out of logging workouts.*Appears to be designed for hard sweating workouts -- My previous 2 MP3 players were done in by sweaty workouts.Verdict:Until somebody comes with a better pedometer/mp3 player (this is the only one out there now?) at a reasonable price (&lt; $150), I'm keeping mine. Unless you're a serious runner and can put up with the interface and can troubleshoot on your own, you should probably wait until the next version of this device comes out.
I have replaced the batteries and the mouse and keypad has a range of about 6 inches from the dongle. It is the worst wireless device I have ever used as faar as the range goes!!!! I gave it 3 stars because it does work as stated you just need a usb extender and tape the dongle to the keypad!!!!! Too bad, I really wanted this to work.
I read the reviews for this bag, and the bad ones complained that it was too small, or that it fell apart after a week. Well, it has not fallen apart after a month, although I do take good care of it. Is it too small? Listen, camera bags are expensive, so if you pay around $30 for a camera bag and it can hold multiple lenses and two SLRs on your back, you should be happy. The bag is smallish, but not at all tiny, and I would say that the bag is for a hobbyist and not a professional. I can even put my tripod (which is in a bag) in the front part of the bag. I personally think that this bag is the best bag you can get for the money and it will make your picture taking experience so much easier.
I know this is an old fashion product with all the ipods out there etc. However, I go to a gym where the tv's still use a radio channel. I bought a digital radio at Target and it did not work as well as this one. For the cost if you are looking for something sturdy and inexpensive you won't go wrong with this little Sony. It works!
First off, I'm a cheap chick. My little Canon Bubblejet has been on its last legs for about a year. But it still did pretty decent black and white, and when worse comes to worse, that's what Kinkos is for, right?A few months back I purchased an incredible camera (Canon D60) I'm a shutterbug, and I take the quality of my prints very seriously. Its one of the few areas in which I spare no cost. I'd given Ofoto a fair amount of bussiness, but I was toying with the idea of printing my own photos. I had a lot of concern... the quality being on top of the list, and then the price of ink and paper, and what if the printer broke down?I ordered the i860 based on the reviews. I installed it over 15 minutes using the incredibly easy instruction card. I then printed some cursory black and white pages. Crisp, fast, and almost silent. I turned out some color pages. I guess I need a new monitor, because what came out of that printer looked far different; brighter, more colorful. And then... (I had a hard time waiting to get to this part) I printed out some photos. Some high quality, vividly colored photos. When my husband came home he wanted to know what other prints I had ordered. They looked amazing! All I can do is make a happy little squeal that really shouldn't be coming out of a full-grown woman in public.So forward three weeks. I've been using this printer like a pack mule. The ink levels are still hight. Still amazing prints. Not one jam (which was what finally made me sacrifice my bubblejet to pagan gods).As a note: You have to purchase the cable seperately, but it comes with all the ink, and five 4x6 pieces of photo paper. You're going to want way more than that, but its a nice way to try out Canon's paper when your printer is fresh out of the box.I will update this reveiw if there are any problems. But so far I think I've got an incredible printer.
The instructions are unclear and the user interface very clunky. Do not buy for an older person (or a younger person, for that matter) who is unfamiliar with how to operate nonintuitive devices from manuals translated from another language. It might be OK if you set it up for the person and give it to him or her. I am not familiar with digital photo frames in general, but the screen does seem awfully dark. I presume I could make all the photos lighter, but it gets back to the question, how much trouble do you want to put someone to?
It's cheap. And, you don't get what you pay for.First of all, the component video inputs are defective. You can't use them with anything that has a standard output of 4:3 aspect ratio without losing the top and bottom of the image. I tried explaining this to Vivitek, but they wouldn't listen. Their tech support refused to test the problem out themselves because they didn't even have a set on which to test it, and their engineers assumed that I was doing something wrong and wouldn't budge.I tried two different DVD players (using several different 4:3 DVDs) and a Playstation, all with the same bad results. I then went back to the store from which I bought the TV and performed the same experiment with the TV that was on display (same model, different TV), and I got the same results. I then connected the same equipment up to ANOTHER brand of TV, and it worked fine. Thus, I proved that it wasn't just MY TV, nor my equipment; the DESIGN of this set is actually flawed. The sales associate was flabbergasted and said "I don't even know how to approach this." The store in question may pull all of these units in the near future.I also had problems with standard composite ("yellow") input in 4:3 aspect ratio where the picture was periodically "jumping" to the right side of the screen. In addition, the remote control was confusing and incredibly slow to respond.Net result, this unit was more or less useless. I took it back and exchanged it for a Sony 32" Bravia instead. Granted, I paid a great deal more for the Sony, but the Sony has better black, the same number of inputs (HDMI instead of DVI), a swivel base, a better remote control, etc. Plus, most places will knock a couple hundred off the price if you ask nicely, so it's still competitive.My advice? DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS UNIT. Buy anything else instead!!
I had to send this product back as it was defective. I would not recommend it to anyone.
unable to get any clear signal my apt faces south and near the windows. Antenna totally ineffective
I've had it for about two months now and i am very pleased with it. I am currently in Afghanistan so I need something to protect my CD's and DVD's and it has worked very well. It is fairly hard so it protects my stuff when I have to throw it in a box or pack. So far no damage to contents but some scratches to case but thats why I bought it. Recommend it to anyone.
Lens was received on time and was as described. The lens was excellent for the price. The quality was as good or better than more expensive lenses I have investigated.
I bought these because from the photograph it looked like these completely covered your ears and I work in a noisy cubicle environment. Well, they rest on your ears rather than covering them, but they're very good headphones and they are a lot better with Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice dictation software than the ones I was using before. I'm very happy with them.
I was looking forward to this device when I ordered it but have been very disappointed with its since I received it. The range is poor and the battery drains faster than they purport. It was a pain to set it up on my computer and when I called tech support I was directed to a voice mail that sent me to a web site. I went to the web site and was eventually directed to a site the is written in German to solve my problem. It is finally working but as I wrote above - the range has me in a rage.
If you're looking for something that can digitize video onto your computer, this is definetly the product for you. Not to mention the added bonus of being able to watch TV on your PC. The TV Tuner works great; just like an ordinary TV. Just plug in a cable cord and you're ready to go. The picture quality is great, and you can view in a window of any size, or make it full screen. It comes with a program that lets you add all sorts of nifty features to your own videos, like titles, background music, and you can edit the scenes in any order. Installation is reasonably easy, even for a 15 year old like me, who gets no help from his computer illiterate parents. This product is worth double the price advertised.
I paid 40 dollars of this player, then paid another 40 dollars for a Sony Player 3 weeks later.The main drawback of this player is that it does not maintain the settings and position from your previous session. When playing MP3 discs this requires you to search literally for several minutes to find your previous stopping point. You must also readjust the volume setting for your previous session.While it looks good in the package, the unit is actually bigger, heavier and more of a battery hog than other units on the market.
This item is excellent. The auto focus lets you look and not miss a play. The wide field view allows you to watch a football game at any level perfectly.
Got two from warehouse_deals, an Amazon subsidiary. After pluging them to cable and powering them up, one only had audio and the second had a red stripe on the top. It is evident that their shipping defective TVs (yunk) and not checking to determine if they are good units. I have bought a lot from Amazon and this is my first bad experience with them. I am working on shipping them back and will follow-up on their service and refund. Bottom line is, if you don't want to waist your valuable time DO NOT buy this product from warehouse_deals.
Offers everything you need to enter to the next generation of HD movie watching. Great picture and audio quality at half the price of Blue Ray.
Fits almost 100% perfect in my 2003 Corolla S, in fact nobody but myself can see the error. Neither the trim ring included with the radio nor the one with this kit quite fit perfect (my radio is a standard DIN, FYI), so I ended up simply using their included trim ring with a small piece of foam to make sure it stays well. However, the 4 star is not for this, it is for the fact that the kit is a bit difficult to figure out at first, although it does fit together well when assembled, and that the color is close, but not quite right (but how would they match the covering with plastic anyway?).
Been many debates about the necessity of a UV filter. Some say that it's not necessary, that there's image and light quality loss. But haven't noticed any of that. Just for the peace of mind, it's worth getting, especially if shooting in by the beach or other dusty musty places.
I'm posting a review for the first time on Amazon.com because I saw some negative reviews on these headphones complaining about durability.I had to write because I purchased these headphones at least 11 years ago while I was still in college, and they're on my head right now still performing wonderfully. I've not been terribly careful with them over the years (they sometimes end up under piles of clothes, pressed under books in a backpack, etc.), but they have stood up to the beating.I think the sound quality is better than the typical earbuds that come with something like the iPod, but that may not be saying much. At the same time, I don't have any headphones this portable with this quality of sound.The fact that this over-the-head-set folds at three joints is amazing. It's easy to fold them up, stick them in my pocket, and not really notice them. For that convenience, portability, and the sound quality they provide, the money has been well worth it.I gave them 4 stars, however, for one shortcoming: the design of the headphones somehow catch highspeed wind when I'm facing directly into it. The result is a relatively loud (compared to the music) whooshing sound that can only be avoided by turning my head slightly off center of the wind. It's a small annoyance, but a real pain if you're working out and running against the wind for a considerable distance. For that reason, I might not recommend these headphones if you're looking for something to jog with outdoors. Perhaps not the best for cycling, either.Other than that small annoyance, I think these are GREAT headphones with amazing convenience and above average sound quality.
This is a great product- I am using it with the cable box installed in the closet behind my wall mounted LCD. Range is great and response time is FAST.I highly recommend buying this extender if you're trying to "hide" your cable box or AV equipment.
I bought this system for my A-V room, with a 100" projector. What a great deal this is. Rock solid Sony performance, with the cost of a stand alone DVD player. This really cranks, and is tuned to not distort (ie turn it up all the way and no distortion.) Great for movies, and I love the adjustment procedure with the microphone thing that measures the level of each speaker and then automatically adjusts. Well worth your money at almost twice the price.
I bought this along with a 1GB SD card for my Palm Tungsten E2. It works beautifully. It's tiny and comes with a lanyard, so I can easily bring it to school (along with my 2 other USB keys). I haven't done it yet, but the next time I need a new USB key, I'm just going to buy an SD card and stick it in this. It's a lot cheaper than buying a whole new USB key, and for some reason, I'd trust this more, as it's bigger than a normal USB key and would probably last longer.
This camera is incredible.First and foremost, I was looking for quality in my digital photos. I've had it for many months now, but it didn't take long for me to discover that the image quality that this camera produces is superb! It gives vivid, natural colors with crisp edging.Next, I looked for usability. Unless you purposefully go into the advanced options, it works just like a standard camera - point and shoot (new users sometimes have problems because they don't hold down the shutter button correctly; first, hold half-way to focus, then the whole way to take the picture). Plus, as it so small, it's very portable.Two upgrades you should get with this camera: an extra battery and more memory. Its 8MB of memory included is insufficient (only 8 high-quality pictures) and leaves much to be desired (as most digital cameras' memory sold today do). I got a 128MB card (perhaps a little excessive). But, now that picture capacity isn't holding you back, you'll find the battery will. The S110's battery is so small, though, than an extra in your pocket isn't an inconvenience at all.This digital photo system can't be beat. Easily load pictures onto your computer, print to your printer (glossy photo paper can do wonders), or simply send them to Ofoto.com (...) to be professionally developed. This camera also has some advanced features that work very well, go to canon.com to look into those. Picking and choosing which pictures get physically developed (if any) saves money compared to traditional cameras. Plus, it's always nice to know that a picture turned out well while you still have a chance to take it again with the camera's LCD display. I could never go back.
This is great, car charger and home charger in one. No need to buy 2 items. Works well. Would recommend it.
very good product.. actually came with a bonus 8 cd sleeve to attach to a car visor for free. very happy with the product
I just experienced a nasty power outage where two electric cables were glowing orange-red and almost started a fire. My trusty surge protector, once the electric was turned on via my fusebox when the electric was back, squealed due to its audio alarm. I plugged in each electronic device to see if they were okay and they were all fine. I now have to replace it (once a surge protector has done its job it is at least slightly damaged), but it saved me thousands of dollars and a lot of hassle.
This cable does the same thing as the much higher priced cables do. It works just fine.
I'll keep this short and sweet. I never have a flare with this filter. End of story. It is like it isn't there at all. It is also very easy to clean with the MRC coating, not prone to streaking. Don't buy anything else if you are serious about photography.
I needed more coverage than the typical FRS radios provide. I work with people outdoors in hilly terain, reliable communications is vital, so I tried 4 of these SX800R radios from Mot. They where easy to set up and use. The crew trained up in less that 5 minutes. They provided the extended coverage needed and worked reliably. Fast recharge and day long battery life was just what we needed.The FCC has a quick and pain free way to get the license to operate at the higher power levels of GMRS. Still in use today and very handy.
After installing this card, I checked the FPS and found they were unchanged from the card I upgraded from, an ATI X300 128mb.A big disappointment.
I recently purchased two LNE100TX NICs...after just three months, one of the NICs is no longer functioning. Spend a little extra money and get a reliable NIC of decent quality.
Loving my Sony digital P200 camera, I could hardly wait to get the Telephoto Conversion Lens and adapter to hold it to the camera. Either I am seriously impaired, or something is wrong. It is unwieldy to attach, time consuming, and when the telephoto lens is attached, you cannot use the camera in any other picture taking mode. It must be fully utilized distance wise, any closer and you get a black area in the circle. While it makes objects/scenes closer, it is not particularly close up on the distant shots. I was disappointed and feel I wasted my money. Explore some more reviews before purchasing.
Price was right for this camera, but miss some of the remote control features available on higher price cameras. Like the software that comes with it.Include software: D-Link D-View software is more comprehensive and has better features for alerting. I like the other s/w interface with IP-View better (simpler), but the alerting features were not as good as D-Link D-View.Also the include manuals in .pdf are poorly written, with bad grammar and provide barely any additional information, but I did find the support documents on the D-Link web site very helpful.Overall I can recommend this camera as a basic starter camera to begin home security system.
EAX, A3d, it supports both. I've tried it on multiple games and it runs great. It might not be be a sounblaster live x-gamer, but for the price it rules. The a3d sounds good and does add intensity. The installation was easy but the documentation is a little weak. I would recomend it to anyone who wants a pretty good board but doesn't want to dish out 100+ dollars.
I can't complain about the shipping service but the cables were plain defective... sound was great but there was no video, bought some $15 dlls cable and works awesome...
I love my Canon Printer. It is great, I had a little problem with the scanner but I figured it out. I really love it.
Be sure to buy an extended warranty if you plan on buying this camera. Mine broke just a few days after the incredibly short 90 day labor warranty (1yr. on parts though). One day when I went to playback some video I had shot, nothing showed up other than a blue screen. It wouldn't playback anything after owning it less than 4 months. Other than that, the camera seems to perform okay, although the motors in the camera are quite a bit noisier than other camcorders I've used.Be sure to do your homework before deciding to buy this camera. If you want a comparable camera get a panasonic dv51 which in similar in price. I'd stay away from this one....
This is a great little camera. It's plus features are:- Takes excellent pictures, even from far away. I wanted to photograph a friend's daughter in a program at my kids' school, and she was far away, in dim light, and moving. I put my Canon in sports mode and no flash and let it adjust the aperture. The picture came out a little grainy (to be expected), but otherwise was fine. That's pretty good - my friend's camera had no chance at getting that shot.- Has a good digital interface, with the one little caveat below.- It's not tiny, but it's small enough I could buy one of those little leather point-and-shoot cases and it slides in.- I have heard negatives from others about the on/off switch, but I find it works really well. It doesn't go on by itself, but if you press and turn it works fine - I can even do it all with one finger.- The video capture is very good, recording in stereo. You can even take stills at the same time (since it uses a very intuitive red "record" button for the video, just like a camcorder), although taking a still photo stops the video recording for the time it takes to take the still. In fact, I'd have to say that the combination of video/audio is one of the best things about this camera. For most of us, there's no longer a need to lug both a camcorder and still camera to all our kids' events - the Canon does both very well.- The display screen, though a bit on the small side, works just like a camcorder - you can flip it out and rotate it 180 degrees.- The supermacro mode is simply amazing. I have taken pictures of objects right up next to the lens, and the amount of detail you can get is no less than astounding.It has a few negatives also:- The lens cap falls off because it was designed to stay on with friction. Oh yeah, that makes sense. Make sure you bring lens cleaning papers and solution, because you'll be touching the lens alot. There's no way to attach an ultraviolet filter to the lens, either (common with point and shoots).- The camera acts as a USB disk drive to let you copy pictures OFF the camera, but to copy them back on you have to use the supplied software. The major problem with this is that you effectively can't put edited pictures back on the camera, because they don't match the exact format expected by the supplied software. Go buy a little adapter to attach the SD memory card to your USB.- The bayonette mount is plastic, as noted by others. I haven't really had to use this, but it seems like they should have made it of metal since that's a pressure point.- There's no remote control, which would be really nice when using the camera as a camcorder and taking a video of yourself.In summary, I definitely recommend this camera for the parent who wants to get good quality (but not necessarily professional) pictures. You want professional, buy a DSLR - but if you want a reasonably-priced, small camera that takes great pictures and is extremely flexible, buy the Canon. You'll be glad you did.
This card has lots and lots of room. Data is written to it quickly. Just make sure your camera uses the M type card as some older cameras won't accept it.At my cameras highest setting, 3 MB picture file size, I can store 700 pictures on this card. NOTICE, I'M TALKING ABOUT THE FILE SIZE NOT THE MEGA PIXEL RATING OF THE CAMERA! For normal size pictures, you can store THOUSANDS of pictures on this card.You might also wish to purchase an Olympus MAUSB-200 Memory card reader. This card and reader together looks and performs just like a flash drive.It is a really neat. Someone had a great idea here.
Bought this to keep the dust off and to provide a slight cushion when I strap it to my kite buggy on the dry lake bed. Put 160 miles on the buggy with the GPS and case; The only dusty part was the exposed parts. Washed the case in cold water, good as new. Wiped off the gps, good as new.The hard usage of the jogger button is from the friction of the button and the clear plastic. I hope that they will eventually slide more easily. I'm considering a little 600 grit sandpaper on that portion of the clear plastic.Yes, access to all ports on the back is blocked. A case with access to all the ports would be like swiss cheese, full of holes. Not really a big deal.
I wanted weather-proof outdoor speakers with great sound, but I didn't want to permanently mount them to my house... These speakers fit the bill perfectly. I connected them to the &#34;Zone 2&#34; channels on my Marantz SR6005 A/V receiver, and I've been very happy with their performance.The speakers are configured to be partially buried in the ground, but I prefer to store mine in the house when I am not using them... The weather-proof construction gives me peace of mind if I get sidetracked and leave them outside for a few days.
One of the first of the Dayton line this 12" is an exceptional value in performance and warranty. Though it is an odd beast with a dual 8 ohm coil, it still can mate to an bridged 2 channel or in pairs on a stout mono amp easily. The power rating is a bit misunderstood as most have tried to feed it the max power in larger than Qtc 1.1 enclosures and caused failure. The 600rms rating should only be put to it in the smallest of boxes which may not fair in smoothness. It's efficiency can make good use of 300-500rms watt amps (per sub)in the normally used box of 1.2 cubic feet.The general consensus on the proper sized sealed with it is actually 1-1.2 cubic feet as many have found out and by going larger only lessens it's actual performance in autos. Depending on the actual cabin gain of the particular vehicle and individual musical tastes it may be possible to go a tad under the usual size. The sub has a fairly low F3hz in most sealed boxes so you can see how predicting the proper box size in a car with it could be quite erroneous. With that a steep order x-over, box stuffing,and possible eq-ing could be needed to tame it a bit. Still don't discredit it, for it's capability in moving air in the lower register is outstanding in it's price range compared to most "auto" subs. It's upper bass is decently smooth enough to blend with a small mid bass/midrange up front to not need a stout separate mid bass pair. I've actually had it mated to a amped pair of Audax 4" crossed over around 150hz(12db) mids in the dash and it was astonishing how they blended. This was in a small SUV (S10 Blazer).It's too bad they have discontinued it. I would rather they have revamped it with a rubber surround and/or more durable gasket. The foam surround is sturdy but as time goes on it may deteriorate in very harsh environments. The front gasket is awfully thick for it's cheapness and often times will come apart even straight out of the box. Doesn't hinder it's performance, just aesthetics.Now anyone reading this may wonder why in the world am I reviewing a discontinued driver.... because I still have a brand new one (replaced under warranty) still in the closet. LOL!!! Yes they are worth holding onto for those special projects and deserve the credit they never really had! The sub is simply a budget beast with a quality build.Had to add that this sub has recently become available again. Not sure why, but that's a good thing!
I use this iPod shuffle every time I go for a long run or a workout in the gym. One thing I love about this product is that I don't need an arm band to attach it to my body. It comes with a clip that you can simply clip on to your t-shirt or shorts. And the battery seems to last forever.
These are terrific radios. We have used ours hiking, at the mall, at amusement parks, on road trips to communicate between vehicles, at sporting events, and just for fun around the house. The range is great. The sound quality is acceptable. The price is terrific. We just bought two more!
I am very happy with this system. I will recommended it to my friend and family.
I always depleted the battery down before recharging. All conscientious efforts did not matter. The battery quickly wore down to only 8 minutes of function. Now it can only function for less than 10 seconds.
Luckily I have these for my Computer which has a graphic EQ. The treble is harsh, but the bass is not over-pronounced or outspoken like some of the other complaints people had about JVC's. Like most typical cheap transducers (speakers/headphones) there is a pronounced high mid boost, so I adjusted to compensate... They just don't have the detailed imaging that my old, worn-out AKG 260 have. [...] they are pretty comfortable [...] I am using these with a DFI nF3 250Gb motherboard (which is powering the headphones)I bought them for a cheap spare for recording with many people, so everyone has something to hear the tracks with. I just plugged them in 7 minutes ago so I haven't tried them with any other devices.
This makes transfering files from your phone to your computer incredibly simple. I haven't used it since switching to an iPhone and newer phones can sync through wifi, but it really helped before I enetered the smartphone market. The biggest problem was the cap would fall off all the time, hence the 4 star rating.
It's always a crap shoot when buying the generic toners. The one I got was not the worst, but it's far from good. The printer has reported that toner is low from the moment I installed this unit. But the worst is that there are blank spots in the printing. They are not large (only a couple of millimeters), but when you are printing pages of text it means that you are going to miss a letter here and there on the page, which is really frustrating. Next time I'll spend the extra $20 and buy the manufacturer's brand.In summary, if you can live with little blank spots on your printouts, then this is an economical choice. If not, go with the name brand.
This is a fantastic machine, but the problem with the keyboard is a fact. The good news is that HP service was excellent, they picked up the machine in one day, turned it around in one day, and I got it back the following day. The bad news is that the second keyboard, while much better is still not acceptable. The further bad news was that I had to reinstall windows before they would replace the keyboard, to make sure it wasn't a driver issue...although this made sense to me at the time, I now realize they should have had this issue in their database, and should not have put me thru that exercise...on the other hand my wife also has a dv8000 series machine and that keyboard is perfect.
I've been using the Viking 256 and Viking 125 SD cards with my Kodak DX camera for about three months: Pictures look great, quick transfers. Great quality for the price.
This "Tiffen 67mm UV" is really interesting results.With well-made fittings makes its main functions: to protect the lens from UV and also preserve the main lens.The brightness is very good.Nothing to complain about in my photos.
when compared to most other products on the market. It gives more than satisfactory results for the average camera user. 6X is a big plus. There are still new ones available - but not for long.......Good product, Panasonic!
This case has been great. I've had it for over 3 years now and it is still going strong. While you do still have to slide out your ipod to gain access to the wheel, my ipod(s) have stayed in great shape. Very rarely has my ipod fallen out of the case (even after 3yrs of use) and only when I'm doing something I probably shouldn't. It's stylish, sturdy, and just fits the bill nicely. Thanks!
I had troubles with this item from the start. I didn't get a successful DVD recording out of thing before it decided that it wouldn't eject (not even a paper clip would make it let go!). Luckily, it was a DVD+RW and not one of our bought DVDs. I've only had this item for about 3 weeks and had nothing but trouble.Its remote is counter-intuitive, going against some of the standard button presses on most DVD/VCR remotes (i.e. after hitting pause, to continue recording, you must hit record, to continue playing you must hit play, hitting pause again will not work!)Please do not buy this, save your money, a rubber doorstop will get less in the way and can be picked up for less than $5!- Davey
I wish I could rate this product on the performance, unfortunately I never made it that far. It is not compatible with Windows ME or Windows 2000.
I recently got two pairs of these for my surround system and also got the Sony center channel (seen above). These little speakers put out some pretty decent audio for only $100.00 a pair. I listen to them with both 5.1 movies and for listening to my music CD's in Dolby Pro Logic II, and I'm really pleased with their performance. I've had some old Optimus LX-5's for a few years and these little Sonys blow those away, no contest. For a fairly nice surround system on the cheap, these will be hard to beat and by all means, if you're considering one of those home-theater-in-a-box deals, you'll get a whole lot better sound for your money with these little guys. A great value.
This tuner won't work unless you buy on your own an extra pin to pin cable which will connect the cable antenna to the tuner.
I love this one...am shocked it's such a low price..mine was purchased in Barcelona around 2001 and it's NEVER had a problem...just happy I can leave it behind with the sale of my place and know that I can get another for almost nothing.
I recently bought this same bag in green and did a review and just wanted to say that this red/burgundy one is just as good. The only negative thing I have to say is whoever did the product listing for Amazon doesn't know how to spell "burgundy" - they spelled it "burgandy." Lowepro makes quality products and when I need any sort of carrying bag for my electronics, I look at what they have first. The bags are well-constructed, sturdy, and provide good padding for whatever you want to put inside of it. Just make sure you get the right size.
The product is excellent. The seller had the product to me within a week I am extremely satisfied.
its the best mp3 player u can buy for 200 dollars.it ownsbuy itthe case sucks though don't buy the case unless u power walk and u don't mind people looking at u like a complete idiot anyway
You just can't beat the price! Wait they just did! I paid a little over 120 and they just dropped it 5. Great case. Eyepieces all work great and you get the filters also. Has extra room for your other eyepieces. I highly recommend this for all beginners like me,
I tried everything I could think of...but no luck. I kept getting bounced off the internet or off the phone. Either one is unacceptable. Back it goes...if you have wireless-trust the many reviews. Not worth the effort.
I was replacing a 5 year old 300 DPI Umax scanner Astra 600S. I am a product designer and scan at 150 DPI to 300 usually. I was addicted to the Umax interface and, when the Umax scanner's bulb started to go, I really read and re-read all of the reviews and descriptions that I could find. I eventually went back to the Canon 670 because it was so small, took it's power from the USB port and Amazon had it at such a good price, including shipping.It took all of 5 minutes to install on my Apple G4 as advertised. By the way, I looked at the next higher rez Canon scanner (which at the time was advertised at a 99- price by Amazon).........by the time that I confirmed that I wanted it, Canon no longer made it available to Amazon for the price. For my use, I couldn't justify it but, you really can't beat the 670, period. It's a high quality product and I should know. I specialize in designing plastic products and this one is very well executed.The scans are easily accomplished and the text scans are great. Attaching to an email letter is a snap. What else to say? Nothing. Unless you REALLY need a higher rez scanner (if you do, get a Canon), this one is all you'll ever need. Epson makes great printers but scanners? Well, the quality seemed to be a bit lower and the same applies to Microtek scanners. Higher rez scans (and prices, of course) but a far flimsier product feel.I should add that I went to the NYC Mac Expo so I could play with the various scanners and my choice was confirmed. The Canon line was of the highest apparent quality for the dollar so I feel very comfortable suggesting any Canon scanner. Microtek may very well make a good product but the feel of the lid was so cheap that I wouldn't feel very comfortable taking the chance. Still, each to their own.
I need this for simultaneous interpreting and it doesn't plug into any of the consoles we use in the interpreting booths, so i cannot try it out as yet. I ordered a cable through you (seller, antonline), but i haven't been able to use it either since it arrived after i left new york for a few weeks.....hopefully i will be able to try it out in october and then give you my review...
We purchased this tv last year and it works great. It was a little complicated to set up but that's not the tv's fault. Flat screen tv's aren't like the hold plug in and turn on. Once we figured out what to plug in where and how to set it up, we have had no problems. Works beautifully.
Worked for its intended purpose. Had a tight place and needed and right angle DB9. This one did the trick!!
This is an excellent book. It deals with Lead Acid, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel-Metal Hydride and Lithium batteries (Li-ion and Li-poly). There is enough on the chemistry to provide background but the main text deals with the performance of batteries at their terminals. That is where most of us deal with them. The subtitle of the book is "a handbook on rechargeable batteries for non-engineers". The contents live up to this subtitle. There is little or no maths. The explanation is in written form with graphs and tables to provide key information.The book is authored by Isidor Buchmann of Cadex Electronics with many associate authors. A lot of the illustrations are of Cadex chargers and test equipment. Some academics might object but I found that reassuring. At least the authors know enough to stay in business.If you want to view the content it is available on the Cadex Electronics web-site. The book is also offered at a reduced price via Amazon Canada. The delivery quoted is 4 to 6 weeks but my copy came in 10 days. My copy paid for itself several times over by allowing me to extend the life of two packs of power tools batteries.
This is for the CABLE ONLY! The cradle pictured in the above photo is not included.
Geez... go to eBay and get a new one for $30. What a ripoff. The guy is just waiting around for an uniformed buyer to give him money. It's like selling someone a penny for a dollar. If ya don't know any better.... it's despicable and 100% unethical.
Used four times, now out of warrantee and will not read disk.JUNK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This little boombox has a lot going for it. It has a snappy, cute design, very compact size and the price is remarkably low. However, the downside is that it just doesn't put out very good sound. There is no bass to speak off, the midranges are hollow and tinny and most of the high end sounds are cut off. I would compare the sound quality to that of cheap PC speakers. There is no electronic sound processing (i.e. "Pop", "Rock" and "Classical" settings) either.That said, the jWin does pack a lot of funtionality into it's modest size. It plays CDs, cassettes and has an AM/FM tuner. Reportedly you can record CD to cassette, or radio broadcast to cassette, but this is not something I have tested. The presence of a condenser mic implies voice recording, but again I didn't test this.The AM/FM tuner is nice - it's a manual tuning dial, which I always appreciate over electronic "snap-to" tuners. There is a telescoping antenna which did a fair job of picking up FM stations from the 20 mile-distant metro area. Rather than electronic tuning, radio frequencies are printed on a wheel which is viewed through a small magnifying bubble. This bubble makes the small print larger, but narrows the viewing angle to straight on only.The jWin runs on 6 C cell batteries, which is better than the 10-D cells another unit I considered.The main task of this boombox will be to play audiobooks on CD and cassette for an 8-year old child. I am not certain how well it will perform at this task. I would certainly not use it to play music because of its inferior sound quality.The jWin does have headphone jacks, and it may well be that it's cheap speakers are less of an issue with a good set of headphones plugged in.In the end, a boombox is a portable stereo used fill a room with sound. For that reason, I had to disregard the low price and nice design and give it three stars for poor sound.
Easy setup, perfect printing. It is quick and the quality is fabulous. Yes, the pages curl a little, but within seconds of picking the paper up it goes away. Not a big deal at all. Way better than the HP I have at work!
This item is great. It allows my daughter to uplink through her TI calculator and download.
After reading many reviews I purchased the Netgear MR814 to serve as the center of my first wireless home network. I connected a Mac and a PC to the router via wires, and ran the setup wizard on the router to share my DSL connection. The router's settings pages are very straightforward, with lots of helpful descriptions. The computers were able to share files and access the internet after completing the wizard. I then tested out the wireless functionality from a PC with a Netgear MA311 wireless PCI card installed in it. Without changing any settings, the PC was able to access the network and the internet via the router. The router has a robust set of security options, and it was easy for me to set the router not to broadcast the SSID, restrict wireless access to my one wireless card (via MAC address filtering), and turn on 64-bit WEP encryption. After setting the network options on the PC to match those of the router, I was able to play games online with ~100ms ping times (~50 without WEP). I haven&#65533;t been able to test the signal range, but my experience so far has been nothing but good.
We are so pleased with it that I called the Co. to find out if we could use 2 of them side by side. I think they should have that in there Adv.I am going to get me one. Because the wife took that oneDave FranksMaynardville , Tn
I set up everthing according to the Quick install. All setting is correct but i still could not print. I call Technical support,on hold for 20 minuts then told me he was not the right support agent. Back in the loop i go . wait for 30 more minutes 2nd agent told me the same thing. Don't waste your time calling thier support. if it work out of the box great if not return it don't waste ur life like i did.
This router set up easy as pie -- follow the CD instructions and, voila! -- I was up and running with a router that sends my broad band signal from the second floor (of a 3 story house) all the way to my back deck and up to my bedroom. The signal is never less that Excellent and the download speeds are consistently outstanding.I was worried that my old (120 years!) house and the fact that I needed the signal mostly vertically would be a hinderance, but I needn't have worried. Me and my guests are able to share my Verizon DSL connection all throughout This Old House without a single problem.
Since 2001, I have had a Palm M100, 105, 500, Clie SJ-22, and now the SJ-33. This isn't a pocket pc, but I love mine and would highly recommend it--especially if you don't mind the fact that Sony doesn't make them anymore.Docs to Go works great, and so does the MP3 player (you can bypass the Sony software and download songs directly as you would any other MP3 player). Runs videos well with Kinoma. The sound on the MP3 isn't great solo, but better than nothing--and it works great when you plug it into your computer speakers. Also, the MP3 has a "hold" feature that saves battery life. Also, dimming the light can also help with the battery.I would also recommend buying a Stowaway XT portable keyboard (works great and you can charge it while you type), making this little thing work like a mini-laptop. Basically with my SJ33 and keyboard, I can go anywhere, read a digital book, or do my work or some writing, while listening to music.
They fit my ear really well, great on long airplane flights (block out a lot of unwanted noise, eg crying baby). Slightly concerned about pulling the wire out from the ear bud but so far that they have been great. Much more worth the money than Shures lower level earbuds, at least in my opinion. The bass isn't going to be thumping like regular headphones if thats what your looking for, but if you want more crisp treble and midrange. these are worth it
I purchased this product in January. It is clumsy and less than intuitive to use. The manual is not helpful. Online forums are not helpful. When the 800 number is called you discover that only email support is available for this product. Which means you send an email and they send back a suggested fix. Then you send another email they respond with another suggested fix. 24 hour lag time each way. Finally, they offerred to replace it. Wait for the return authorization then wait for the new player to arrive. All this time I am without an MP3 player. Very frustrating. And you guessed it. Received the new player and had problems immediately. Don't buy this product. I wouldn't buy any Sansa product.
Built on Seagate reliability. Great performance, excellent value!You can't go wrong when upgrading your IDE laptop or building an external hard drive with it.
I've been using this for playing music from my phone and iPod and it works great. You tune your radio to a station, match that station to the one on the device, plug it in to your head phone jack, and you're good to go! It also features a USB plug for charging your devices. I use it often and it has never failed me. Great product.
Something I missed from the description (although not others comments - wish I'd read them) is that this keyboard DOES NOT INCLUDE AN IR RECEIVER! As a result, it only works with computers that shipped with windows XP media center edition and included a specific IR receiver. Only consider this keyboard if that description fits your computer.Pity, as it is well built, looks nice. Something that critical should really be in the product description though.
I purchased this from a local warehouse club, about 3 years ago and it is a great case to have! I can actually get 2, 2.5" WD and/Seagate portable drives in the case comfortably and zip it up too. The case has a pocket inside for the USB cables and a stretchy band to hold in the two drives or 1 drive and then it zips to hold it all inside. I have 4 portable hand-held drives, so 2 of these work perfect for me. I would not buy anything else. Case logic is all I have, from my DVD/CD holders to several other items. They are very well made and sturdy! You cannot go wrong. I purchased mine for $10, but that was when they first came out, so it was a promo. Now, I wished I had picked up 10 at that price....just sayin. Still, $12.xx is a great price now that they are so popular.
My 4.5 year old son LOVES this camera he got for Christmas. He takes pictures of everything, and I don't feel I need to supervise him at all since it is a toy. He's dropped it once already, and it bounced quite nicely.However, the picture quality is HORRID. My old 110 camera I had as a child took better photos. Outdoor photos are better than indoor photos by a long shot, but all of them have a certain distance you have to stand at to get any sort of focus.I wish there were less features like graphics and games and more basic quality to the pictures.
The order did not arrive and no refund was returned. Please be careful when ordering.
My boyfriend bought this online b/c he prefers the roller ball style mouse. So far, it's working perfectly.
We bought this camera to keep my 78 yo dad busy during a family gathering. His first venture to digital technology, he spent LOTS of time reading the book and trying things out. The biggest problem in his learning was that the chip that comes with the camera is so small as to hold less than a dozen pictures. So, when you buy the camera, BUY A BIGGER CHIP AT THE SAME TIME!!!!
I couldn't care less about the different colors or silly names. I'm a bald, 30-something, dad of 3 and can't even imagine how or why anyone would be impressed by the color of my earphones. They sound good, though. The only other earbuds I've tried though were the similarly-priced Sony Fontopias, which also sounded pretty good to me. The Bass Freq seemed to have a fuller sound though, particularly in the low range. I mostly listen to rock and alternative, which emphasizes the mid-range more, but these earbuds do a good enough job for me. Of course, I've never tried a fancy $400 set of earbuds, so I can't compare these to the top-of-the-line. I almost picked up a pair of the Moda Vibes from Costco for $70 to compare, but I'm happy with these, so no point really. I did notice a bit of a break-in period with them. I didn't think they sounded that great the first time I put them on. But after a day or so, they sounded much better. The biggest factor in sound quality for me (and probably most) is the bitrate for my mp3s. I definitely can tell the difference between 320 and 128.
If you have a reliable high-speed internet connection, this is a must-have service. I've had this for just over two months and have been told several times from people on the other end of the call that the audio quality is clearer than any landline connection. Unlimited calling paired with every imaginable feature makes this a must-have service. The "Locate Me" feature allows you to give out one phone number which will ring up to 5 - yes FIVE - different numbers at once -- for example, your home phone, cellphone, office phone, parent's house, whatever - all at once, and you can accept the call at any one of them by just saying "hello" and then pressing 1 on the phone when the automated voice says "AT&T...;" Aside from all the advanced features and so forth, the service is INDESTINGUISHABLE from a regular phone line. You plug in your regular phone, just to the VoIP adapter instead of the regular jack in the wall. The adapter provides a dial tone which sounds exactly like the one provided by your local phone central office. All calling and receiving of calls works EXACTLY like any landline phone, so if you don't tell anyone the phone is actually using a VoIP service, they wouldn't know the difference. Overall you can't beat this deal. There's very little in the way of competition so far, the only notable exception being Vonage who may have slightly lower prices but when you use their service, people KNOW you're on an internet phone. When you use CallVantage, on the other hand, your call is routed via the net directly to a nearby AT&T; Central Office that immediately patches you in to the Public Switched Telephone Network. The difference is night and day.One caveat: the current first generation phone adapter being used by AT&T; for CallVantage MUST sit immediately behind your cable or DSL modem and NOT behind any router or other device. This would not be a problem in and of itself, except that if you have a home computer network (LAN) you will not be able to forward more than five (5) ports for applications that need that done. Yes 5 ports total -- not ranges of ports, but 5 ports period. So if you run a P2P app, maybe a server or two, you'll be out of luck. For most people this shouldn't be a problem but be warned. AT&T; is planning to have alternative adapters available by the end of September 2004 which supposedly will resolve this issue.
Its too large , heavy , I rather buy few extra battery . With today technology I expected better , not easy use , you got to be kind of techi to figure things out,
Great system and sound. I have the rear wireless unit too. Works flawlessly. Why 4 star then? - won't play PAL DVDs. ALL cheap DVD player can play PAL on NTSC TV, don't understand why Panasonic/Sony can't or won't do that.
I didn't see any mention of how thick a desk this unit could mount to so I figured it could mount to varying thickness. Unfortunately, my desk is granite on top of stainless silver frame so at 2.75" it is pretty thick around the desktop edges. If you order this unit, be sure your desktop thickness is 1 7/8" or less -- or else the mounting clamp will not fit. Too bad for me as the unit is nice quality and the silver finish would have matched my stainless steel desk frame very well.
Looks and feels pro, worked good right the way both with USB and eSATA with my500GB Seagate drive, eSATA port works 5...6 times faster then USB.Included eSata adapter and eSata cable - a plus. Also a plus that 12V power ACadapter is small and lightweight. For the $16 I paid it's a good deal
First I'd like to state that I'm not a picky listener and I have little experience with music quality and things of that sort; previously I was using a pair of 10 dollar Sony earbuds, and before I broke them(accidently stepped on, lol) the pair that came with my ipod Classic. These are definitely an improvement. They are pretty good at isolating outside noise. It comes with 3 sizes of silicone tips, I have small ears and these fit nicely, so if you're worried about the fit, there is no problems there. A few things to note, they have an asymmetrical cord meaning one cord(the right earbud)is longer than the left; I'm not a big fan of this, it looks semi awkward if you're not wearing them correctly(lol, they have instructions on how to properly wear them inside), plus I tend to rip the left one out occasionally, that being said it's a small subtraction. Anyway for 20 dollars, these are totally worth it, selling for 59.99 at most retail stores. Lastly I wouldn't recommend these for gym use as they do slip out fairly easily; this is due to the fact you have to have this sort of "seal" with the silicone tip and the ear canal, they never really feel secure, as they would with a sports/apple earbud. That being said, these come highly recommended for casual use, such as walking to class, on the bus, sleeping etc.What's in the box? Not much, the 3 sizes of silicone buds and the earbuds themselves, that's about it. Also they have a 2 year warranty for the earbuds, which is nice.Note: Make sure you buy them from an authorized dealer, I bought mine directly from amazon and they are legit; that being said, there are people who apparently are getting fakes from Amazon, so I guess it's hit or miss. You can check if you got fakes fairly easily by checking the physical characteristics, just google fake Sennheiser cx300's, you'll get pictures and what not.Quick SummaryPros:Cheap 19.99 from AmazonImprovement over ipod earbuds and cheaper earbudsNice outside sound isolationClear sounding audioGreat for casual useCons:Asymmetrical CordNot for gym useEasy to get fakes, google this.
This enclosure is very nice, it is quiet and cool, and very well constructed. Would definally buy this enclosure again.
A jump starter, much like jumper cables, is one of those purchases you hope you never need but are greatly relieved you have it should the situation arise where you do need it. I bought my first jump starter more than 15 years ago when I had a terrible habit of forgetting to shut off my headlights when I parked the car while it was raining. When the security guard at my workplace back then used one of these gadgets to jump start my car for me, I immediately purchased one of my own.The first one I bought not only had a jump start function, but it was also an air compressor, allowing you to quickly and easily fill your tires when necessary. I confess that is something I have a tendency not to notice, so one those occasions when it is called to my attention, it is good to be able to immediately do something about it. The chances of my forgetting to go somewhere to fill the tires is pretty great, unfortunately.That first jump starter wore out years ago, and I immediately bought another one. That one proved to be a dud - it never worked when I needed it to jump start a car, despite my being diligent about keeping it charged according to the manufacturer's recommendations. I finally gave up on it and bought the Xantrex Powerpack 300EP Emergency Jump Starter with Built-In Power Inverter and Air Compressor from Amazon.I have used the Xantrex many times to fill my tires since I bought it 2 years ago, but it wasn't until recently I needed it to jump start a car. I helped another woman whose battery had died while she was shopping a Target one night recently and it worked very well.Not long after that, a coworker had a problem with his battery. He had to jump start it every time he needed to go somewhere. He thought he had a loose wire, and I lent Xantrex jump starter to him while he worked on it so he didn't get stranded. I recommended that he plug it in and charge it every night to keep it ready for use, and he followed my advice. He used it for about 5 days before he fixed the battery issue, and it served him well.With most of these jump starters, you should plug them in to charge them overnight once every month in the summer and once every three months in the winter, even if you haven't used them. If you have used them, I highly recommend charging it again soon after the use to keep it ready.The luxury of being able to jump start my car without another person or vehicle is something I've grown extremely accustomed to. As a single woman, I try to be as self-reliant as possible and this gadget is something I absolutely won't do without. I highly recommend that everyone have one, and this Xantrex has proven to be a very reliable model.
I've had this product for a couple of weeks and it is by far one of my favorite gadgets. It was simple to set up, the response time is excellent. In addition, it feels great in your hand.While it doesn't provide a lot of extra buttons, that's just fine with me as I'm trying to keep it simple. I haven't fully tested the range yet, but it definitely works at 10ft.Great product.
it said it was weatherproof but the first thing on the box is daytime color "indoor" camera there is no weather inside and I can't find on the box that says it is weatherproof and the only reason that I can think they would say this is so you will think it is for the outside like I did . missleading
I read other reviews regarding other compatible cartridges which didn't work for the existing printers and keep getting the "out of original ink" message. I decided on this cartridge and it cleared it. The high yield seems to be lasting a good amount of print outputs. However, the pages that I print are very light in terms of required ink per page but compare to the standard ones it lasts a lot longer.I wished the cartridge prices were cheaper but I guess here is where the printer companies make their big bucks. I am going to use this cartridge container for refill again. I have done that with the standard one that came with the printer when I purchased it. I used the original cartridge for couple of years but it finally gave up on me and had to purchase a new cartridge.
The Audio Technica PL-120 looked like a great idea as I was replacing my first turntable: Pioneer PL-12D which was fun, but I wanted more accurate speed (less wow and flutter) and reliability.The Audio Technica PL-120 turntable is solidly built. It weighs about 25 LBS and is not prone to vibration interference from speakers.Out of the box, the unit connected and operated flawlessly. I've used the phono input of my receiver and used the aux input while using the built-in phono pre-amp with no hum problems.The sound quality of the included cartridge is very smooth and open. The bass is tight, yet pronounced, the mid-range is warm, and the treble is neutral and clear.I decided to try the turntable with a Belari VP129 tube phono pre-amp. The combination is very good. I highly recommend this to anyone getting into listening to records, or archiving them.The combination brings the music alive, and I just prefer to enjoy the natural sound of the music.For those that want even better sound, the cartridge is completely upgradable. I think this turntable is a sound investment for stable operation and will blow away any "usb turntable" out there.
I bought this set in order to help set up my workstation in a way that was more ergonomically correct and hopefully alleviate some of my elbow & wrist pains. I just needed a basic keyboard & mouse and found that this set is quite nice. I am pretty sure that it has more features that I will not need, but for basic typing, one really cant ask for more. The one feature I do use are the shortcut buttons on the keyboard, which allow you to open "my computer" or your email program or any other program or folder you frequently use (you just have to assign it to that button) with one touch. NIce convenience.I specifically bought this rechargeable version because I read a lot of reviews for other wireless desktops complaining that the mouse frequently lost its charge, and I didn't want to have to keep buying batteries or invest in rechargeable batteries right now, so I just sprung a little extra for the rechargeable mouse. I have never had a problem with the mouse not being charged. I just plop it in the charger before I go to bed. Even on nights when I forget to do that, its still fine the next day. Overall, very good product if you are looking for a wireless desktop without having the hassle of constantly changing batteries on your mouse.
No need for extra space on the desk, this replacement for a mouse fits the hand perfectly. With your thumb you move the wheel, or spin it for faster cursor movement. Makes pointing a whole lot easier.
This review is for the Sony KV-27hs420. I currently use a XBOX 360 connected via component cables, with a 1080i game the graphics are amazing. As for the PS#, I'll be getting that soon and can have it hooked up to the HDMI port. The sound on the TV is very good. The Sony Trinitron series is very reliable, I purchased a 27 trintronback in 99' and just sold it for over $300, Considering I paid $500, it held it's value very well, the same can be said with this TV. It will last you more than 10 years. If you're short on money and want HD, this is the one to get, If you have $2000 to spend, get the Sony Bravia.
I have a Plextor PX-B940SA Blu-Ray burner and I have not had one coaster using these discs. They also are rated at 4x but my Plextor burns them at 10x speed. Even at 10x speed I've had no problems burning or playing them either on the computer or on my blu-ray player which is an Oppo BDP-83. Picture quality is great.
Unlike the original model, the new revision of the Wifi Max is incompatible with Xlink Kai, a program that allows you to play Ad Hoc PSP games over the internet.
I have not bought this cable. Thus, the average rating. I am curious though. Would interference from projection TVs, high wattage amplifiers, etc. cause some video dropouts? It seems like you "Either it works or it doesn't" people would at least like to protect all those 1s and 0s.Just curious.
This little radio comes with a nice case, &quot;earbud&quot; style earphones, batteries and a clear, concise manual.Performance-wise, the radio does wonderfully. It successfully picks up all of the strong shortwave stations (i.e., BBC World Service, Radio Canada International, Swiss Radio International) and many of the weaker ones. When an antenna wire was added, performance improved as one would expect.The clock and alarm features are an added bonus. I personally didn't think I would use them, however, they are remarkably useful. The wake-up alarm (&quot;Human Wake System&quot;, as named in the documentation,) works very well. In addition, having a world clock comes in handy when listening to world band radio. I leave mine set to G.M.T. (UTC) so that both my local time and UTC time is displayed -- very useful for world band listening.I would recommend this radio to anyone who needs a portable world band radio for casual listening. For more serious listening, like &quot;DXing&quot;, you may want to look at Grundig's other products.
As a grandparent, I wanted something small and unintrusive I could place on a table to record spontaneous conversations of my grandchildren. This item picks up voices effectively from 10-15 feet away. It has been working perfectly. I make CDs of the recordings to give to the parents.
When I first tried the iTrip out in my friend's car, it didn't work so hot. But, in my vehicle it worked well, once I got out of the city and onto the highway. I only was able to set it to 87.9 since that was the factory setting. Works well - especially well with my indoor table radio! Neat buy.
I bought this product after 100's of hours of recording. My video had started to acquire some noise and streaks. I used this product and the next tape turned out beautiful! It really works.
Not in my wildest dreams did I ever expect to own a Sony, much less a 46" LCD TV, but I scored in both areas! This TV is awesome!Set up was a breeze. No special technical know-how was needed, and the owner's manual is very clear about connection options. I hooked up the TV to my stereo, DVD player, VCR, and cable box. All work wonderfully with this set.The remote is ridiculously simple and easy to operate. I didn't even have to go to the manual to learn how. The on screen menu system is complete and easy to navigate with the remote. Switching from one input to another is easy, as is changing picture modes and wide formats.The picture quality is unbelievable. I first watched programs with my standard cable box (no HD), and things looked really good. Then I played around with some custom settings, and the picture looks even better for my room environment.The custom settings (one for each separate input) are very useful for my VCR which, of course, has lousy picture quality. Those settings help make even my old self-recorded VHS movies look good. It goes without saying that my DVD's look great.I spent the additional $5 a month to get a HD cable box, and I'm really glad I did. HD is everything they say it is and more. The clarity is fantastic, and this TV brings the picture to life the way no other can.Sony is tops in the quality of the LCD TV's. This one is a great example of "you get what you pay for." Spend the extra bucks on a Sony; you won't regret it.
This Camera take great picture's and has a good screen I would recommended it to any one. are simple and easy to use and has a simple display.
They are not selling the dvd player pictured. I have the one pictured and wanted to swap out the same one (mine broke). When it arrived it did not have the aux input in the front. Apparently the one pictured is the older version of the Farenheit dvd-36. They send you the newer version which has a usb port and memory card slot on the front. If you don't care, it's a great dvd player. If you need the aux input in the front like I do (for my xm radio), then this is not the one for you.
I've been waiting for this scanner to come since Canon's announcement last month. I originally purchased the 500f, but the film adapter was very disappointing in that you could only scan one negative at a time. The 600f will allow you to scan up to 6 at once.The scanner works as advertised. The scanner is light, has a small footprint (when standing on its side) and the lack of an AC adapter is awesome. The picture quality is good.I don't have a lot of scanner experience, so it's difficult to judge the speed relative to other scanners. For me, it took 6 minutes to scan 4 color negatives at 300dpi.The only complaint I have is that the provided software (ArcSoft Photostudio) does not provide you an option to scan photos directly to another program. My intent was to scan directly into iPhoto, which is where I manage all of my images. Unfortunately, you have to save the image to your hardrive via Photostudio and then open up iPhoto and explicitly add those images to your hard drive. This adds more time to the process and results in two copies of each image on your hard drive.Please keep in mind that I'm not trying to be too negative, and I still give this 4 stars. I think the LIDE-600f is a great deal for the money and I would recommend it.
I have four digital phones in the home from Panasonic and have used Radio Shack and Panasonic batteries in the past with minimal life. The Energizer battery exceeds the life of the others. I used an Energizer in the past and forgot the benefit and went with Radio Shack and was sorry for the change!!!!
Esta era la c&aacute;mara que estaba buscando. Bajo precio y gran calidad de imagen para el mismo. Es excelente en d&iacute;as soleados, maneja muy bien los contrastes y el color tiene un tono natural. Las fotos son aceptables y sirven muy bien para el album de recuerdos y mejor si se quieren enviar por internet. La recomiendo si eres un aficionado que quiere un buen acabado en su imagen de video.
Not the brand "Cables to Go" also Not as PicturedWas not snagfree type.This was from Seller CiTi.Other sellers are probably okay such as Amazon or TigerDirectIn which case if truly as pictured and truly "Cables to Go"Then a FIVE STAR would be fitting.
I bought this monitor a few weeks ago and I enjoy it tremendously. Its simple to hook up, the colors are great and its bright and vibrant. Its my first widescrean and since I do a lot of spreadsheets its perfect for that plus great for pictures too. The design is sleek and good looking. Frankly I found no area in which I am disappointed. I highly recommend this monitor.
I've been burning a lot of home movies lately and getting ready to reorder. Been using the Memorex DVD -R disks with no problem. Only one coaster, and that was my fault, not the disk's fault. Using a Lite-On DVD RW and it works just fine with these Memorex disks. Have not tried any other DVD -R disks, but have used several brands for CD-R burning.
I've been searching for a pair of earphones for quite awhile now. When I first used them today, I was amazed as to how much they drowned out the sounds around me. If you are looking for a pair of earphones that create white noise around you then these are the right ones for you!
This item arrived with a rattle inside the case. I took out the grill and speaker and found the crossover board had come loose. I epoxied it down and put the screws back in... all is well. With Shipping my order total was $53.78... I hooked it up to my fender passport amp (75 Watts) and cranked up my Guitar... All is good. I will need to add a speaker stand mount to it (cut a hole in the bottom and screw it on)... For the money, I did all right... if you can't take one apart to fix it, this isn't for you...
I've been using Belkin products for years from cable modems and wireless routers to USB, HDMI, mini stereo, ethernet cables and now these excellent RF coaxial cables. Like many Belkin products, it comes with their unbeatable lifetime warranty.They are built to last as well as provide high performance. Like their other products, this cable is very high quality using nitrogen-injected dielectric material and 24K gold plated connector ends with a yellow band for easy ID amongst other cables. I would easily stack up these Belkin cables next many of the Monster RF coaxial cables, but at a fraction of the price. Another feature worth mentioning is that rather being a rigid and stiff cable and sometimes difficult to connect, these cables have the proper amount of flexibility without being limp for simple connectivity .This is an excellent, economical investment in any home theatre system or whatever.Amazon offers some really good prices on these puppies too.
I received this TV within 2 days of ordering - free delivery - from Amazon. Excellent service. In 30 minutes I had the cable box, DVD player, Nintendo Wii, and another game connected. 10 minutes after that my 7 year old son figured out how to use the remote to play the Wii and watch TV. The picture is amazing - especially playing video games - and the sound is very good. Very nice TV.
I tried several cameras on a recent dive trip, including a Kodak and a Fuji disposable waterproof camera.Neither camera has a flash, which means that everything will come out in shades of blue under water unless you bring your own light.Neither camera leaked, which gave them an edge over more expensive "professional" cameras on this trip.Both the Kodak and Fuji look very similar with a sealed plastic case (with slight positive buoyancy) and thick rubberbands for securing to a wrist or clipping to a BCD.I have to give the edge to the Fuji in terms of both design and results. The Fuji was easier to wind and to snap shots with and the pictures came out sharper. The 800 film in the Kodak produced shots that were way too grainy.I'd give it 5 stars if they added a flash and a bigger viewfinder!
The Boxwave capacitive stylus works great on my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet. Goes places my big ole fingers were not meant to go. Highly recommended.
Received the product in s very short time after receiving word my order was processed and it works great. I will buy another for my wife.
If you know what your doing, great receiver for the price. If your fairly new at audio equiptment, prepare to figure things out over time.....It's as futureistic on the inside, as the outside looks.......
I bought this for my girlfriend who would always make a shopping list throughout the week, only to loose it before making it to the store. Some of the reviews have said they had problems with the machine recognizing what they are saying, but shes only had problems with one product. "peanut butter" took her about 10 tries before it finally recognized what she said. There were 3-4 other products she had to say twice before it understood, but the rest got them on the first try.Entering a product manually takes a few minutes to do, but with the number of preprogrammed items already in it, manually entering something doesnt happen too often. We have ours mounted on the wall which took me about 2 minutes to do with the included screws and anchors.I told her if this item worked well I would buy her the more updated one that just came out, but this one works so well we are just going to stick with this one. The only reason Im not giving this product 5 stars is because it doenst pick up every word the first time, and the first time she printed a list out the paper got stuck and it took a few minutes to get it to come out correctly, which is something I think will happen each time we change the roll of paper.
I've owned this receiver for about three years. Very good sound, low distortion. Plus yes, it does have a phono input!
I have not had the battery long enough to see how the charge holds. It does provide ample voltage to operate the camera properly. It charges in a reasonable time period. Based on my limited usage, I would not hesitate to order another should I need one.
Ordered this item, which is a white Jensen cassette adapter, but received instead a black XM cassette adapter. It works great as desired, but only earned four stars because it occasionally kajunks over to the "other side" of the tape. I'm a satisfied customer because the product does what I want, but is different from what I ordered.
They're bright and transparent but lack in depth because of minimal bass. My UE Super Fi 5 Pro IEMs sound way more full-bodied and balanced. I'm not asking for "booming" bass, just, well ANY bass! I shelled out $300 and change for these "cans" and I feel robbed, to be honest. And the cheap wire that loops over the ears feel as if it's gonna break apart. Also, the sleeves are a pain when it comes 'twisting and pulling' them off.And their weight is a joke: They feel like earphones you'd buy in a discount dollar store; cheap, crappy, 'MADE IN CHINA' junk. And after a few hours of using them, I'd experience a discomfort behind both of my ears, because Shure decided NOT to use a flexible-metal to fold their cheap wires around both ears. I will be selling these "things" ASAP, for they are an absolute rip-off of the up tenth degree.And for you people giving these "things" a 4 and 5-star rating, well, you're living in a blissful world of naivet&eacute;--simply trying to justify your purchase by denying the fact that these "things" are garbage.They're not worth $500. Hell, they ain't even worth $200--maybe $100. The sound that you get, for the price you pay, is not worth it.Don't buy 'em, people!
I have to change my review because after play for some time BF3 with DDL and optical ouput occurs a delay in the sound.Delay increases with the passage of time. So you must restart your PC to reset the sound card cache.
I love the customer service at Fine Digital. Their reply were fast; the people were friendly and the their products are what they claimed to be.
We replaced our Canon ZR70 with the PV-GS320. There is no comparison in video and audio quality. The Panasonic blows it away. Also compact enough to manage but not so small there's no where to put your hand. Only time will tell if it proves to be reliable. The ZR70 only lasted a couple years.
I have been using O/P Tech USA products for over 20 years and their products continue to be of high quality. Additionally, their service is fast and efficient.
What can I say about this mouse?! it is just perfect, I love it sooo much and it is pretty comfortable. I bought it for my husband and he uses it with his sonny vaio laptop. Recently my husband got a mac and he can use the mouse with it. I have a pink sony vaio and I have this mouse in pink and it matches perfect with the pink of my laptop. By the way my husband gave me the pink sony vaio as a christmas present with the mouse as I saw that he likes the mouse I decided to buy this one for him.
I have the same problem...I got it to use with my JVC car stereo but after a few minutes it seems to lock up. I did a full format and tried again but same thing happens. Useless...
Base is a bit wide to fit between racks. Good construction. We use it as a console connector so we did not attach a case.
Not only was shipping very fast (2 days with Amazon Prime) this SUB rocks! I was going to get the 10" Polk, but decided to get this monster. It hits hard, and has a builtin crossover, which is great.
pretty and comfortable. could be more practical with a couple of inner pockets.
I like these headphones a lot--the sound is great (for the price), they're very durable (they fold up nicely so they don't get smashed in my purse or backpack), and they look super sweet. Plus I got them for a great price.My one caveat is comfort. I have three piercings in each ear, and the phones tend to press on the cartilage piercings which doesn't feel the best, especially after extended wear. I believe this problem is unique to pierced ears, however, as my (piercing-less) boyfriend has worn these and thinks they're great. I suggest that if you have any ear piercings, see if you can try on a similar style before purchase (ideally for at least a few minutes). While I do still wear these occasionally, I'll probably see if I can find some comfier earbuds instead (and give my boyfriend a totally sweet pair of bright pink headphones).
Great price. This is my second Viking flash card and have never had any problems with my Cannon Elph camera.
I love this bag. I travel from office to office and this tote serves me well! As a mini-office carrying my laptop and essentials (no need for purse). I also get a lot of compliments.
My wife has been having a hard time grating cheese in the past because of her elbow. Enter: the Presto Salad Shooter. WaPow!! Know I don't have to stop doing what I'm doing to grate cheese. (not that I ever minded)
When I install this battery, I'm told that it cause a power surge to my motherboard,and destoryed it.
Some units like the receiver/amp was running a little hot in an enclosed cabinet.Lot cooler now. Hopefully get longer life.
I bought this bag to use as an unobtrusive getting-around bag in Sierra Leone, and now I use it everywhere.What I love- Really well thought out pockets help me stay organized, and give me very fast access to my camera without feeling like there's much risk from pickpockets.- The bag has enough structure to look ok when it's nearly empty, while still being able to hold tons of stuff when I need it to. See "What I fit" below.- The clip is tricky the first few times, but with practice I can open it one-handed as easily as a nylon buckle. I consider the trickiness a feature as a pickpocket deterrent. One-handed opening instructions are below, for those who have trouble with this- The best camera bag I've used, and it doesn't look like a camera bag. Camera bags usually look tacky and expensive, neither of which suits my style or my purposes.- If I'm not carrying a laptop, the bag wraps comfortably around my body, avoiding most of the uncomfortable, side-loaded feeling that sometimes comes from one-strap bags.- Rubbery threads in the strap stop it from moving around too much on my shoulderMinor quibblesThe bag isn't super comfortable with 15" laptop in it. It's not terrible, but if you always carry a 15" or larger laptop you might prefer a bigger bag.What I fitAll the following items fit in this bag at the same time, in a well-organized fashion.Main compartment:- 15" macbook pro with power supply and wall plug adapter- 1 litre cylindrical water bottle- Hat- A few hundred small bills in local currency (Sierra Leone denominations are all pretty small, so carrying around big bricks of it is common- A ukulele (with the headstock sticking out a bit from one top corner of the bag)Front pockets under flap:- Panasonic DMC-GF1 micro four-thirds camera with 20mm pancake lens went in one, by itself. I could swing the bag around my body, snake my hand in under the flaps, fish the camera out and be ready to shoot in under five seconds. I could have fit a lot more in that pocket too, but it would have made getting the camera in and out harder.- Sunscreen- Hand sanitizer- Small hand towel- Toothbrush and toothpaste- A couple granola barsBack pocket:- 8x10 notebook, pen and pencil- 1/2 litre bag of water (small Platypus bag)Front flap pockets:- 2 pairs of sunglasses- Lens cleaning kit- Copy of passport and immunization records- Bottle of malaria pillsAll that and I still could have fit a bit more, and yet if I use the bag for just the camera it still feels good.The front pocket where I keep my camera does not come padded. I don't mind this at all, as I carry it with the camera near the small of my back most of the time, where it's unlikely to get bashed into anything very hard, and as I'm not in the habit of bashing camera bags into things. Even so, I might cut a patch of stiff leather to line the pocket with, both for protection and because I think it might make it even easier to get the camera in and out.If I was using this bag for an SLR, I'd partition off a section in a top corner of the main compartment for the camera. I'd probably sew the partition in, because I do that kind of thing, but just chucking the camera in on top of a sweatshirt or something would work fine too.A lot of people say they have a hard time opening the clip on the strap one-handed. I find it easy but it takes a little technique. Here's the explanation. It looks like a lot of instruction, but it's easy and only takes an instant once you're used to it.- With the bag hanging at my right side, I place the tips of the first two fingers of my right hand on the ring that the clip attaches to, with one finger on either side of the hooked part of the clip.- I reach around to the inside of the clip with my right thumb, and place my right thumb against the spring.- at this point, the ring has to be touching the inside of the hook, just below the tip of the spring- I press on the spring with my thumb, at a slightly downward angle. This opens the spring and slips the hook down off the ring.To close it one-handed, stick the end of the clip through the ring from the outside, so that ring lies against the spring, and lift up on the hook.
If you haven't tried Digital Blue, I suggest you do. You are talking to an experienced user. My friends and I were making a movie for a Social Studies project. Obviously, we used the Digital Blue Digital Movie Creator. You can take pictures and make movies. You can use titles, backgounds, AWESOME special effects, and so much more. It is so cool, I mean take a look at it. The dimensions are just, great and not to mention handy. Oh, and by the way, we got a 104% A+! Besides, it is so much fun using. The worst part is you won't want to stop using it, if you no what I mean. Thanks for creating the Digital Blue digital Movie Creator. Bye-Bye. :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
This is simply the best! Image, features, easiness of handling... Simply the best camera ever! I love it!!!
I wanted this for my exercise routine and for downloading audio books. Since a lot of the audiobooks I listen to rely on DRM technology, this was a great product. Not as flexible as some higher-priced players, but you can't beat the feature set and storage for the price.
Much easier to use than the three-prong compatible cables given out by cable companies, and, best of all, it works!
I cannot recommend it. Mine crashes FAR to often.It just locks up, and you aren't sure if it is the internet which is slow or what. Luckily I have some computers connected to a different switch which run fine and fast on the network, even when this thing is crashing.Maybe I have a bad unit, i need to call netgear and try an RMA, but I wanted to share my unfortunate experience.Also drawbacks: no syslog for logging, no snmp for information. It really don't have any concept of running as an bridge AP and not a router. don't most of these wireless routers have bridge functionality for if I already have a router?above was may 23, 2006... update august 26, 2006:After using the latest flash about a month ago, the router is far more stable. for the price, I think it is worth it.
The design is nice, the mechanics a little awkward, the tape drive is funky, and the remote is flimsy but the SOUND, oh, my, the SOUND is wonderful. It's far better than my $250 Sony and better overall than any other stereo that I've owned.I know, I know, it's hard to believe a $50 stereo sounds great but this one does. Try it in the store, if you can. I'm not sure how or why it sounds so much better than everything else available for less than $250 but it does.
This is what I call Bang for Buck Guys. You have to understand that 300 GB is a new technology & a BIG deal for now. Yeah, the first one I got from CompUSA didn't work at all out of the box, but I needed large external storage for my Laptop & didn't give up. Bought it again, a week later at Best Buy, for less that Two Hundred Dollars!! Great Deal! Well this one has worked just fine till now. Been like 3 months. Runs cool & FAST.Keep in mind there are 2 kinds of drives out there... One with 8Mb Buffer & the other with 16 Mb buffer. Because the capacity is 300 GB, this makes a hell of a difference. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise on this point. Do your homework online & see how that makes a difference in performance by reading tests online.It switches off by its own after a while, which is great because then you can leave it on all the time & it only turns on automatically when you access it after a delay of about 4 seconds. This is less than what it'll take it you to switch it on manually & for Windows to recognize it. Compared to the other drive from western digital, this is heaven. That drives runs hot & runs all the time.You have to take into consideration that Seagate puts those same 5 year warranty internal drives inside it that others swear by. When you open the insides & compare it with a internal drive that comes with 1 year of warranty... there's a day & night difference.So moral of the story... GO for this drive!! But one with 16Mb of Buffer.Happy Backupping.
Great product. Unique feel and look, plus its durable. Quick shipping and in great condition.
At first I was surprised by how thin they are. But, they are working well for my purposes (a test market of my home study course "Bring Out Your Inner Bodyguard in Two Weeks or Less." In fact, I am considering using them on the final copy as well.
Bought this a few months ago to replace a less expessive model. This Panasonic is worth the price. It is amazing, and with the 'tilt' screen, you get a 3D effect that is almost like you have your own little Elf movie theatre. Namely, that it looks just like a real movie theatre for little tiny people. The screen looks amazing, crisp and wide. Put it next to your Hotel Room bed (or home) and it blows the others away. The tilt screen makes this unit get the extra star.The best part aside from the tilt/angle screen is the fact that you also have just enough black 'dead space' around your movie screen, plus the fact that the rest of the mold is black too. This gives the screen a real cool-factor look about it especially when it is dark in the room (when the room is dark, the movie is in 3D mid-air (very cool)). This unit has been dropped twice with no probs, DVDs have been shoved in (in the dark) as well as the obligatory "I don't care" treatment, and it still works perfectly. Extremely well built as the price dictates it should be. I've read the 1-star reviews, and they are ridiculous.For the business traveler, get this. A nice pair of headphones plugged in with this unit next to a table with the lights out in bed is simply amazing compared to other cheaper units.A few last things that are very nice is the screen dimmer. On some nights you may not want to see a full blown bright a** screen. Well then, just use the absolutely perfectly placed controls to dim-it-down a few notches. This is great. The other thing that I like is being able to use this thing in the dark. After a few uses, the memory-factor is easy, and you'll be using Top-Menu, Home, Dimmer, Back, Enter and Navigation in no time at all.Re: Battery life and the few comments made about it. Get over it guys. Battery life is part of the 21st century quagmire. EVERY TECH TOY sucks in battery life, and we all know it. For the guy who wrote that this thing only gets 3 hours of battery life, I have to say, "Isn't that perfect?" 3 hours is longer than any movie (for you or your kid). And most people just plug these things in anyway. If you are on a plane, you shouldn't be watching stuff for longer than 3+ hours anyhow (obviously, the unit gets a LOT more Bat-Life if you use headphones plus some screen-dim which is a moot point nevertheless). Panasonic did a GREAT job addressing Bat-Life on this unit, which, obviously is geared towards the high-end market where people want a very cool portable DVD unit instead of these cheap break-in-a-month [terrible-button-placement] devices. Yes, the developers of this unit definitely brought theirs home and actually used it just to get it right, And that can be proven by the memory-factor, and the button placement.I'm here right now writing this review only for the fact that I'm getting another one. Enough said.An awesome Man-Toy, Travel Toy, Mom+Kid Toy, Car-Toy not to mention the included cables to pipe through a Hotel TV make this unit worth every penny. The tilt screen is the clincher.
I love this card i upgraded my intel card to this. 1 word AMAZING. BUY IT
Love how the kids don't have to fight over who gets to charge what - use it all the time - especially on roadtrips!
I wanted more screen clarity so I bought this model. The price was reasonable. I am disappointed with this gadget for the same reasons as the previous reviewers. The manufacturers need to rethink this one.
Tamrac's Adventure 8 backpack is well suited for all sorts of day trips. The bag has a padded compartment for camera equipment, a main compartment suitable for holding a variety of goodies, and an assortment of smaller nooks and compartments for holding the rest of your gear.The Tamrac website boasts that the padded compartment has the capability to hold a camera body, 3 lenses of varying size, and a flash. While this is essentially true (assuming one of your lenses is attached to your camera body), squeezing that much gear would be a tight fit. I generallycarry a camera body, a table-top tripod, and either 2 extra lenses or a lens and the flash.The bag is small in size but large enough to handle a day's worth of gear and goodies. And because it looks like a backpack, the bag passes through certain security checks where traditional camera bags may be red flagged.
I bought my LNT4665 in the fall of 2007. In January of 2011 I noticed Pink and purple dots appearing on the screen sometimes. When I would turn the TV off and back on again it would go away. The TV would also make clicking noises when I would turn it on. IT would cycle on and off a few times before it would stay on. I contacted samsung and they were not helffull at all. I'm sure they were just glad it was out of warranty. I did some troubleshooting and found that it had some bad 1000uf capacitors on the power board. The capacitors that were bad were 1000uf 10V rated. The should have been rated for at least 1000uf 25V. I changed all of them out and the TV works fine now. I don't think I will buy another samsung though. They treat their customers horrible. Hope this helps.
Got it recently, put it into my new camera and voila... pics are stored. Took it out and put it into my computer to download.... No problem. Formated it again in my camera to delete all old pics... Works fine. For the price, well worth it. Bought a lot of cheap ones from China but 85% of them don't work. If it is too cheap, usually a good reason. With these memory card prices dropping a great deal, don't buy the fake cheap ones. Wouldn't want to lose pics of my kids to save another $5 or so....
THE PRODUCT WAS'T WHAT I HAD IN MINE.I SOME PEOPLE WOULD LIE,BUT THATS NOT ME.IT CAN'T CATCH IT STATIONS AND THE CASSETTE OPENS AND CLOSE TO SLOW.THE SOUND IS'T AT IT'S BEST!! I THINK THIS PRODUCT NEEDS SOME WORK.I WAS GOING TO SEND IT BACK BUT MY GIRL NEEDED FOR A TRIP.SHE DON'T EVEN USE IT ANY MORE!! WASTE OF MONEY...BUT YOU DO HAVE STUFF I CAN USE AND I WILL KEEP BUYING FROM YOU.
Great product but sadly its lamp burnt out after three months and I to replace it cost more than the original product. It was very disappointing because I loved the product.
I have used the Delkins before- I am pro a photographer. The last time I bought one it was bad and to their credit delkin did replace it. This one won't hold a charge, I 'll need to replace it , deal with a return etc. Not worth the brain damage. Too bad the nikons are so expensive but you get what you pay for. Possible I received a counterfeit. I have been using the EN-EL 4 for over 5 years so I think I know what am talking about.
Pro: This compact MP3 player with voice recording is a great and inexpensive alternative to certain I-'s! It connects to the computer and comes up as a thumb drive for easy drag and drop song insertion. No complicated software to learn (or be tied to).Con: Doesn't come with a belt clip or a case, battery is inside a hump which give the case a bulky look. Should use rechargeable coin style batteries. The unit could be a little bigger with bigger easier to press buttons. For those of us with fat fingers!
I give this filter 4-stars because it does what it's advertised to do. Not because it's an outstanding filter, or even a great filter.Many of the other reviews have pointed out vignetting, effects on the image, etc, so I'm not going to belabor those points.Something that hasn't been mentioned is why would you use a filter, any filter? There's an odd trend in digital photography to apply all the old ideas of film photography, including use of filters, and it just doesn't apply. Particularly with regards to warming or cooling. Frankly, you never, ever need a warming or cooling filter in digital photography if you understand white balance, and how to set it manually. The filter is built into your software with no negative effects on image quality, no added noise, nada.Polarizing, haze and other wavelength modifying/filtering elements are another story, and can provide benefit, but they should be thoroughly understood before being used. Many digital photographers throw a UV or Haze filter on just because they've seen photos with great color, the guy said he used blah-blah-filter and so they ran out to get it, thinking it was the magic bean to get their photos to really pop. Again, this just isn't the case.I suggest that you really understand what a filter does before you put it on your lens, and only put it on when you want that specific effect. Otherwise why would you put a signifcantly cheaper piece of glass in front of your objective lens? You're basically shooting through a car window.Now I do understand that some people like the protection a Haze-1 or even a clear glass filter gives them. It keeps dust off the objective, is easier to clean, adds a bit more protection from dust getting inside the lens if it hasn't a high-end sealed unit... and if you ever did drop/bang the lens against something, ideally the filter would take the brunt of the impact. The only argument of that group that really holds any water with me is the last one, and if you know you're going into a rough environment, then sure, pop it on. But if you're using a lens hood, again, what's the point?Final words.. I really like B+W filters but lord are they expensive. I have one, it's a CP and I use it particularly for outdoor portraits and landscapes (which I rarely shoot). I've used Tiffen and Hoya CPs and quite honestly, while I haven't done a side-by-side comparison with all the same conditions, same lenses and sensors.. there really isn't an enormous difference. Especially if your images are going on the web or being printed to 8x10 or smaller. The B+W is low profile, which helps avoid light falloff on a full frame sensor with a wide angle lens. It's a 90% solution for a 5% problem that can be easily fixed in post.
FOR THE PRICE THIS IS AN AWESOME PRODUCT. IT GIVES DETAILED IMAGES AND YOU CANNOT MISS A THING! IT IS ALSO COMPACT AND LIGHT-WEIGHT, WHICH A BIG PLUS! VERSATILE PRODUCT.
WOW!!! This is one beautiful 52" 1080p LCD HDTV!!I received this tv from AMAZON by way of EAGLE TRUCKING thru CURTIS transport Co. The tv arrived on time as stated at the time of purchase in PERFECT condition. I had the tv box placed in the garage until I got the family room ready to mount it on the wall myself. The tv in the box was very light and it set in my garage for almost a month(waiting for my 4 HD players to arrive-the Toshiba A2(1),XA1(1)and the Samsung BD-P1000(2).Why so many hd players?? (see my other post on these players)The answer: I wanted BOTH formats for upstairs(M.bedroom)and downstairs(family room). I have no sides in this format 'war'! I don't waste time with stupid debates about one or the other,or who has the most backing. I simply don't care who wins,and for now I can enjoy both sides. BOTH have a beautiful hd picture that I can see and seeing is what counts.Now,Once everything arrived and was set up,I tested it for bad pixels by setting up the internal 'blue Screen mode'. There was no dead pixels,no damage of any kind. This tv is simply awesome to view. I viewed it thru both hd players by way of the 2 hdmi connections and 2 component ones on the tv. Also, the tv is connected to COMCAST CABLE here in California and the picture will 'blow your socks off'. All of the HD channels on COMCAST CABLE:Inhd,Inhd2,espn,local,tbs,universal,usa,fsn,etc.,all of them are fanastic to behold.As a gamer first and early adopter, this tv also has a game mode. It's really a 52" GIANT computer monitor! It's native resolution is 1920x1080, which is great for computer games,not to mention the PS3 and the hd XBOX360, which I haven't connected yet(don't have the PS3).I connected,viewed and played many of my old games like, EAsports:Madden'07,NBA live'07,MVP'05 and NHL'07 thru a DELL XPS Extreme dual core2 computer. I have never saw my games look so clear and detailed before. I install the game INDEPENCENCE WAR 2 and was stunned at the color and smooth movement of all the space ships,starfield background,laser fire,and explosions of the old game. It was like watching a HD XBOX 360 game or a DVD movie on my computer. Everything was crystal clear on the Samsung LNS5296D. And AOL,EXPLORER and WINDOWS XP resolution at 1920x1080 is what browsing the web is all about. Man! What a tv this is.All of the hookups are very simple, but nothing is perfect, right? There are 2 MINOR negatives about this tv that I want to mention.FIRST: The rear connections are located on the BACK of the tv and NOT the BOTTOM of the set as they are with most other FPD. The bottom hook-up is easier for cable/wire routing thru the wall. Here's what I did and you could do.After locating and mounting your tv bracket to the wall 'studs',and behind where the tv will be positioned, CUT 2 opening, between the wall studs at the top and at the bottom base of the wall, RUN(snake) all your cable connections(hdmi,component,Svideo,vga,cable tv,audio,EEE1394,usb,etc.) thru the wall to the rear tv connection panel.Once lifted onto the brackets, the Samsung LNS5296D with the connections at the rear of the tv doesn't leave room (depending on your mount) to manuver all the cables needed once the tv is mounted on the wall. The solution I chose was to connect all the cables BEFORE lifting the tv onto the wall bracket,which is what I did with help. It took a little time,but we were able to snake all the cables thru and connect them properly.Second: The beautiful piano black beveled finished that outlines the tv is VERY,VERY,VERY susceptible to the slightest scratches. Samsung warns you on how to "dust" off the tv, which I didn't read at first. I went to take off a little dust spot with my finger and scratched the beautiful black finished. It's not noticeble, but I know it's mared.But all that aside, WOW! What a HDTV-the Samsung LNS5296D is. AMAZON had the best price when I bought it and you can't go wrong if you get it.
i have always been happy with canon product from their point and shoot cameras, to their digital SLR's.... the camera bag works great, you can travel light or you can cram quite a bit of equipment into this bag. the price was great too, a lot of competators bags on the market are too expensive and do the same thing. great buy!
Too bad that the camera was not delivered with even a small memory card. Apart from that it is easy to use and has a wonderful design. Was not delivered as promised but one day late, which seams to be what UPS does when they need a signature from receiver.
Although I am very new to the SLR world I made the jump right to this L series lens and I love it. Super sharp images, great color, very fast focus, and having 16mm to play with at the wide end is a lot of fun. There is definitely some light fall off at the corners with the aperture wide open, but stopped down it isn't really an issue. There is slight distortion at the widest angles but I kind of like that effect to I'm not bothered by it. I shoot a lot in overcast and dark conditions so the f/2.8 is great. The only thing I have been struggling with is flare in bright conditions. Pointed near the sun at 16mm even with the hood on you still have to be careful. Like I said, I don't have a lot of experience yet so I can't say if this is normal or not. The flaring isn't anything so damaging that it cannot be corrected in Photoshop. I'm extremely pleased with this lens!
I was looking for a user friendly and accurate GPS with bluetooth capabilities at a value price. It was ready to use out of the box. The quick reference guide and the user friendly menu screen were sufficient to get me started. Later I did have to call the support center and I liked that I didn't have to go through a number of prompts to get someone or supply purchase information. How to do route simulation on the 360 was not obvious (the antenna has to be down). Also I like that the 3 power cords (computer, DC and AC) are included. I've used it on familiar routes and got a different route from what I normally traveled because I had it set on fastest route and indeed their route was faster!
Right after I bought my Palm IIIxe, I started looking at cases. I don't want to flash my PDA every time I need to get at my money, so I wasn't looking for a wallet replacement. I just wanted a decent-looking case that was protective, fast to open and close, and as compact as possible so that I could still carry it in the inside pocket of my coat. I was browsing through a travel store when this little case caught my eye. It fits my needs perfectly and is very subtley stylish -- you can't really tell it's a PDA case. For a good looking, compact, protective case, you can't beat this one.
I was a previous owner of the Linksys 1 port DSL router, and it worked fine. When I upgraded to this system, trying to use it with Pacific Bell DSL service, forget it! I've spent DAYS trying to get it to work - and actually had it working for most of one day (once). But all in all, this is a piece of crap. I think I'm going to sell mine on ebay and buy a netgear.
I like the ease of use and the text to speech, but it doesn't take intersections as addresses nor does it come with an instruction manual, so if it does take intersections I don't know how. I like the detour feature as well.
This product works to keep our 1 year olds finger prints off the lens and seems to take good clear photos, but I have a hard time putting inexpensive glass in front of a good lens when I am trying to get high end shots.
Samsung makes a great mp3 player. This tiny thing has so much in it. The sound is out of this world! A great deal!!
Bought this for a Seagate FreeAgent Go 500, and while it is adequate to the task and fits the drive nicely, it is nothing really special. I would expect there to be slightly more padding in something designed to hold something as precious as a drive. There is PLENTY of room in the interior, particularly on the ends, for the Seagate FreeAgent Go drive.Basically, this case will put about 5mm of material between your drive and the outside world - if it had some additional padding, I would have probably rated it 5 stars because the price is pretty good and the fit and finish is very high quality.
Best bang for your buck in Noise-Cancelling Headphones... They work well even in the passive mode.
This prodecut is small and the plug folds in. which makes it easy to travel with. I used it on may vacation this week. It was small with out long wires and easy to pack.Ms. Budhoo
I bought this product to use on a trip to china, worked great, my ipod nano 3rd generation worked the entire trip.
bulky case with part of the velcro covering one of the buttons on the mp3 player.
I have a TI-83 Plus Silver Edition and it works well with it. The only reason that I docked this a star is because the entire system is not user friendly. Be prepared to have some patience when going through it and read everything carefully to make sure you understand what it is asking or telling you.
Nothing fancy here. One thing to note is that I use this pouch to store my MB-D10 battery drip and it fits like a glove!
I bought this unit as a VCR replacement. After years of going through VCR after VCR for time-shifting, I decided to try DVD-RW, and this is the second unit I tried. Another unit (a Toshiba) never worked right and was a nightmare to set up. I was about to give up and go back to a VCR, but then happened on this unit. I'm glad I did. The quality of the recording and usability are excellent, and there are a lot advantages of recording on DVDs over VCRs (e.g., automatic time stamp, searchability, no need to rewind).Two comments:1. Read NYSOFTWAREMAN's review posted before this one. It's excellent and has a lot of information you won't easily find elsewhere.2. There is a learning curve associated with this unit. Give it some time to set it up and learn to use it. If a lot of buttons scare you, you might want to think twice, but it's pretty easy to get what you need.
I did not have any delays in the shipping. It was on time but disappointed that it did not fit the new HP Pavillion Notebooks dv9035nr. The Laptop was too long to insert into the sleeve. I was looking forward to using this as additional padding for my Targus laptop back pack. Now I have to search somewhere else to find the right one for my laptop. They have to be specific now when they are saying it will fit a 17inch laptop, because it does not fit all them.
this is my first mp3 player and i just chose it after a good research over net and considering my budget.at first wanted to buy an iPod but considering the fact that,going to buy a PMP in near future,decided to go with flash-based players and also lower the price as much as i can my choices now become:creative zen n200-Shuffle-NWe100 series.considering shuffles lack of features my main choice became N200 because of low price and featured-pack package,but when i saw all those awfull ratings reviewers gave it and seeing it at store i went with my last choie:NW-E103 cause it has the nearest price to N200 and never go back.and now my expressions:after i got it,i must say it is very beautiful and stylish(i picked the one with Orange color)to hide in your pocket!and also very small.sound quality is extreme as expected from sony products dont let other reviewers confuse you,it IS excellent.and for the software side you can either Drag&Drop; by updating mp3 file manager to v.2.o or using sonicstage 3.0-i must say after reading all those reviews which say it is a crap i found it very useful and also beautiful UI you can with a little effort import all your library and(you must rearrenge it) and then transfer them.you can also convert your songs to atrack3/plus and reduce their size so that you can double or triple your players space,wich i find very nice and useful,you can play with the settings and choose the bitrate that best suits you-in most cases you cant tell the diffrence after compression.the unit itself is well-built and can last a long time.face plate buttons are very intuitive and nice my only compliant is the usb cover and Hold switch wich are not that easy to operate and wish it had 512mb or 1gb thats why i gave it 4 stars.over all very happy to buy it and recommend it.
After reading several negative reviews for this little Kaito, I felt the need to come in here and defend this poor little guy. First of all, if you are spending $20 or less on a shortwave radio that is this small, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?!?! Seriously though, this one is TERRIBLE on FM for all of the reasons other reviewers have noted: overloading, images etc.The mediumwave (AM) section is the best thing about this radio. Try it after sunset in the fall and winter months and this very small radio will give you plenty of stations to listen to, and they will sound great - relatively speaking of course!The Shortwave performance is not top-notch. DUH!!!! Who among you really expected this thing to be some legendary DX machine? The SW reception can be adequate. If nothing else, it's just a cool little capable radio that can travel with you anywhere. It travels so easy you could almost forget that you had it with you.This a great radio to give to a young kid. It is also just FUN. It is so darn small and offers coverage of quite a few of the SW Bands. For $20, it's a heck of a lot cheaper than a movie ticket, popcorn, Coke and the gas it costs you to get there.I'm just saying what has already been said in other reviews I guess, but it's worth saying again.The logical buyer/listener of a radio in this class will have realistic expectations of a radio this size and this cost.If you have this radio and you are so unhappy with it and wish you had sent it back, I'd be happy to buy yours off of you so you could recover a few of those twenty dollars that you lost.
I got this for my birthday, after my Creative Muvo died (i'd had it less than a year). So far it's been great.Some things i liked:~Holds a lot of music (a large upgrade from the 512mb of the Muvo)~Well organized menus, easy to find everything i want~Easy to load music: it worked with Media player, and i didn't even put the installation cd in until i realized i would have to use the other program in order to load playlists~I found the vertical touchpad easier to handle than an I-pods circular one, though i have friends who think otherwise~The playlist making feature within the player was nice, although confusing at first~It has fairly good sound quality (though this isn't something i notice much. Basically it wasn't skipping or otherwise blatantly horrid sound)~I liked being able to change the name of the mp3 player~Charges, loads music, and turns on fast for the most part~It is easy to select certain songs that i want to listen to, whether they are related or not (This is something common for me, to have 5 songs i really want to listen to and they arn't on the same album or same artist)~The program it comes with makes it very easy to make my playlists in Media Player and then transfer them through the other program onto my player, the only difficulty is knowing where they are saved (generally in the my music folder with windows)~Allows transfer from player to computer of any files, including music, which cannot be done with an Ipod (the complaint i hear the most)Problems:~Manuel not very detailed~I still havn't figured out how to use the sleep timer~The power cord configuration is confusing (you need 2 cords to charge it, because the power cord plugs into the usb cord and not directly into the player)~It froze once when i tried to turn it on (i found a needle and stuck it in the hole by where the power plugs in and discovered it to be a reset button, so it began working shortly)~It is barely small enough to fit in my jeans pocket, which is ok but can be uncomfortable occasionally (like when i'm trying to tie my shoe)~I had it randomly skip a song from halfway through when I wasn't touching it (plugged into speakers) but after I turned the lock on it stopped doing that~Volume cannot be adjusted through a pocket, (though songs can be skipped and paused) which is a little frustrating thanks to my bluejeans dilemna and a large variation of volume in my music (that smart volume was partly able to fix but not entirely)~There is no feature for listening to music of a certain rating, like on an i-pod. Music is divided by Artist, Album, and Genre (and maybe something else i forgot)~Music won't play when viewing pictures (only came up when my friend and i were listening to music and she decided she wanted to see what pictures were on it)~I can't organize photos and other files on the player, (so once it's on it can only be transferred to the computer or deleted, not moved)For me the pros outweigh the cons, so i love this player. It was definitely worth it to not transfer all my music from Media Player to Itunes... and to be able to do everything in Media Player.Its a great player and I'd pretty much reccommend it to anyone... the only worry is that it might die like its predecessor.
This was the first scrren saver I have ever tried. It was easy to apply and it is invisible on the screen. I am very satisfied.
This is the "kit" lens I got with my 40D. I've found that this is a great lens to use for most general purposes, especially for portrait and other "people taking" opportunities. As everyone else has mentioned the quality, optics, etc of the lens is great and the IS feature really does work surprisingly well. On a less than full frame sensor camera you'll may miss the wider angles provided by the other "kit" lenses (18-55mm or 17-85mm) if you're a Realtor or need to take a lot of wide angle shots (even so, 17mm times the crop factor isn't that wide), but I think this lens more than makes up for this in its utility at the telephoto end.
I tested the card immediately. Took some outdoor and close up pics and downloaded it. Card seem to be working fine. No problem. It is so cool to keep on snapping away and not run out of memory.
This is a genuine Garmin cord, it has the right connections and when connected to my GPS it powers up and charges the battery.Thats about all you need from a cord.
My wife spends most of the day on long conference calls from her home office. She works every day and until now we have not found a headset that works well for both speech and hearing; and is comfortable. This one does it all really well! It is easily worth the price. Now I want to buy one for myself! Thanks Amazon.UPDATE... 1/18/2012... I just got the same headset for myself. I just have to comment that for a headset that is advertised for use in a noisy environment it seems funny that the instructions say "use your headset in a quiet evironment with low background noise". Ha! But it is a good headset -- loud and clear and comfortable. Just don't try to put it on too quickly, it is a little bit of a bother to get it just right.UPDATE... 1/25/2012... I purchased a Gigaset One and later found out that Siemens no longer supports the Gigset One device. Go to XLink for the same product but with outstanding customer support! XLink offers software/firmware updates for the XLink.
great product for cleaning the screen and all... its just that it leaves streaks on the screen. its fine for overall use so its like a 3.7ish on my scale. the solution is great, but i think you'll need to get the same brand, but the one with the cleaning solution in the bottle with the microfiber cloth.
I found this ear piece difficult to keep in my ear. It falls out often and turns on very easily when in my purse. I would not recommend this ear peice.
I like pretty much everything about Zen, except sometimes I have to reset it, because it stalls when playing some video files.
CD Player only worked once then nothing do not buy this dvd
This is a very study small DSLR camera bag. I use mine to carry my Canon Rebel XSI with kit lens and 55-250 or 50 1.8, but not all three. I can however, barely fit a small extra lens and flash (430 EXII) but the bag becomes hard to close, and I wouldn't recommend it. Never really had to use it, but I like the idea of having the all weather cover in case I'm caught in a down poor.
I've had mine for about 3 years, never had any problems. Great for starters, nothing to great but has useful shortcut buttons. (I'm trying on it right now.) But its a little loud and klanky compared to my new Logitech Keyboard.
I had to buy this lens twice. The first time the auto focus didn't work. I sent it back and ordered a new one. The one I received next is great. I love the pictures I get from this lens.Neither of the lenses I received has the auto focus/manual focus switch at the base of the lens like the picture on amazon. I'm just wondering if maybe this is an older version of the same lens or what.Either way, it's a great lens.
Overall this is a pretty good product. It has a screw that goes through the entire unit and into one of the screw hold that hold the outlet plate on the electrical outlet for a positive attachment. This allows you to unplug cords from the unit without accidentally unplugging the unit instead. One cautionary consideration. If you have &#34;designer&#34; electrical outlet plugs which do not have a faceplate cover that attaches with a screw between the two electrical plugs this unit will not attach to your plug correctly. The &#34;designer&#34; electrical outlets typically have a faceplate that attaches with two screws, one above and one below the electrical outlets rather than one screw in between the outlets. On the unit itself the spacing of the 6 plug locations are fairly close together. The would work for 6 regular cords without any trouble but any kind of a larger square transformer will cover up part of the plug next to it. I'm very happy with this product and would've given it 5 starts but I wanted to point out the couple little deals to someone who might have trouble with them.
I won't bore you with the details, there are plenty other reviews you can read for that. What this radio offers is solid sound and decent reception. I use it at work so none of the clock or alarm features are of interest to me. At the current price it is probably a 2 star radio, however, if you find it on sale ~50-60, then it is a pretty decent deal.
I actually own the Brother HL-1240, which is the previous model. The HL-1240 and HL-1440 are nearly identical, except the newer model prints at a higher resolution and has slightly more memory.My Brother laser printer was great in the beginning, but after a while I started to experience the grey background problem others have mentioned here. For a long time, the grey background problem was very slight and easy to fix by removing the toner cartridge and shaking it from side-to-side. After about 2-1/2 to 3 years, however, the grey background problem became unbearable. Finally, about six months ago I replaced the toner cartridge as the instructions advised. That solved the problem for a few months, but now the grey background problem has returned. I am now considering replacing my Brother laser printer with a non-Brother model. I am currently leaning toward the HP LaserJet 1012, which is sold by Amazon.com.Other than the grey background problem, I have loved this printer. Paper jams are an occasional problem when using the manual feed slot, but that problem is solved by giving the paper a little push right when the printer begins to print. The text output is sharp, and very professional-looking. Before the grey background problem appeared, I would have given this printer 4 or 5 stars.
You can go wrong with the price and I've used it with my Canon T3i and it works seamlessly. I also like the fact that it protect my main lens form potentially scratching up.
This filter is a great accompaniment to the Yeti Microphone, but, as other reviews have mentioned, I do think the clamp is very poorly designed and is very prone to coming loose and falling down. The filter itself is very, very sturdy and I noticed a significant improvement with sibilants and other sounds that tend to peak when recording. I really do like this filter, and the design flaw is only a problem if you move your microphone around frequently. I don't know if there are other filters that work better with the Yeti, but I bought this because it was the same manufacturer. My microphone stays stationary on my desk so I don't mind the filter's clamp so much.
If you're looking for earphones for running, these are not the ones.Timeline:1st Day Went running-fell out.2nd Day Adjusted them, went running and they fell out.3rd Day Adjusted them again, went running and they fell out again.4th Day Plugged them into my laptop and there they remain.5th Day Watching a movie, and they fell out.Save you money
the tripod itself is clumpsy, the legs are plastic and they are kind of clumpsy. overall good for the money
I bought this lens hood to replace the junk aftermarket hood I got on Ebay from Hong Kong. This hood is designed by Canon to fit the Canon lens, and it works perfectly. The Chinese item was complete junk and never fit correctly; it was cheaper by about $10, but it was not worth the savings.
I just got it from Circuit City and I discovered that this MP3 player is worthless...The mp3 decoder hangs very often. So you need to remove the batteries to &quot;reset it&quot;. The button used as Play/Stop turns unusable when hangs.The functions included are helpful specifically searching thru directories for a file name (When you are lucky and the player decides to work).Basicly, if you look for a piece of hardware that will give you the pleasure to listen to your MP3 files, definetely THIS IS NOT THE ONE!!!Save your money and try another one!!!
This is a well-made, solid stand that supports my 20" LCD with no problem at all. Even has a pivot that allows you to turn the LCD from landscape to portrait mode. Just make sure you take the time to adjust the tension rod -- it took a few dozen turns with the included tool before it finally held the weight of my 20-pound monitor. Highly recommended.
I have a Palm Centro and use it as my MP3 player, as well as streaming internet radio. My headphones are the standard 3.5mm, and the headphone jack on the Centro is 2.5mm, so I needed an adapter. I bought this one and it works perfectly. Unlike the previous adapter I bought from Radio Shack for over $10, and i had to trim some of the rubber flashing around the tip for it to fit into my phone, and after a few months it had a short in it. This one is cheaper, and works better - I recommend it.
Great product. Easy to install with great directions. Would definitely recommend buying OmniMount product to anyone. Bought a new Sony Bravia 52 inch LED and it fit perfectly with no issues.
I bought this for my fiance's father, and he really seems to enjoy the case. It is huge, but that makes it very easy to work with inside. I can't think of one disadvantage of it. Definitely recommended.
Five minutes after unpacking the NEC 1530V I was using the monitor as set up is very easy. The design is very striking and obviously quite sleek compared to a traditional monitor. The flat panel allowed me to reclaim my office desk area and the 15 inch flat panel seems to have as much viewing space as my 17 inch monitor (without the space requirements). Excellent color and I saw no visible shadows in text mode. I would recommend this product to anyone who is ready to venture into purchasing a flat panel monitor.
This machine replaced the aged laserjet we had with this beast. Does everything the old one did, but faster and better. Everyone loves it! A+++
Works well, and was only $10 when I purchased it. What more do you need?
I wanted to transfer files from a very old PC (running Win 98!) to a new system. The old guy could not read flash drives or external hard drives, and a serial cable was the only way to do it. It was a VERY time consuming process, but the serial cable did the trick. The StarTech cable came faster than expected, plugged right in, and got the job done.
this is the best item i could have ever ordered for my laptop. thanks Ms Moats
I listen to almost 100 hours of podcasts / audiobooks a month and needed a set of affordable headphones. These were great -- they lasted just as long as most do for me (300 - 500 hours), were much cheaper, fit into an iphone, and were longer than the standard cord. I will buy more.
Before you buy this, ask yourself do you really need something this small?This thing is so tiny, you're going to need someplace to put it so it doesn't get lost or broken. I put it in the back of my moleskin for a while and that worked fine.I've had it for over a year, and every once in a while it goes missing but it eventually turns up. Forget keeping this in your pocket or on a keychain, or loose in your backpack, it'll snap. If you think about it, it's not so useful to have an object so tiny it needs something bigger to hold it so it won't get damaged. For most people, thumb drives are small enough as it is, you don't need something the size of your thumb nail.Unless you have a specific reason to get something this tiny, and a specific place to put it where it won't get lost or damaged, get something bigger that can withstand a little abuse.
I like this notebook. I had purchased a cheaper laptop earlier, but sent it back because of the fan noise. The cheaper laptops typically use Intel Celeron processors which do not include &quot;Speedstep&quot; technology. Intel's speedstep (or AMDs similar technique) is needed to reduce power consumption/dissipation (and hence heat) to keep the fan off. In Intel's line, it seems to only come with Mobile Pentium M (part of &quot;Centrino&quot;) and with *Mobile* Pentium 4s. The Gateway M505X which has the more advanced Pentium M (1.4 GHz which is equivalent to perhaps a 2.4 GHz P4)) does not run the fan at all during most uses (probably would if one ran games, etc.), and the hard drive is virtually inaudible. In short, the machine is totally silent. In addition, the bottom only gets moderately warm (not hot). Also, the palm rests do not suffer from heat buildup like some competing models (hard disk location is better in 505X).The touchpad is awesome. Has a very smooth feel, never missing my finger's commands. I wish the left/right mouse keys were slightly less stiff, and I must say that although the keyboard is nice (less force needed than on HPs and Compaqs), I am dissappointed that Gateway left a chasm below the j, k, and l keys. When these keys are hit, the keyboard flexes slightly and the sound made is significantly different than the keys on the left side which have structure below them. But I'll learn to live with it... :-)The multimedia capabilities of the machine are excellent. Especially the sound quality. I am frankly amazed at how good this thing sounds. As an Electrical Engineer, I know it is not easy to make good sound from tiny speakers, but this machine does a good job. (It's not going to compare to large speakers, of course, but it is infinitely better than the speakers in the cheaper laptop I purchased and returned). The 505X has, in addition to the two top speakers, a &quot;subwoofer&quot; that does a very credible job of enhancing the lows. Makes bass guitar tracks, etc. very clearly heard, and fills out the sound in general. There's even an equalizer that comes up in the system tray that you can use to alter the tonal quality and add effects such as reverb! The only negative on the sound is that max volume is not too high. In a noisy environment, this might be an issue, but its certainly fine for around the house.The widescreen is also nice. Native resolution is 1280 x 800, which is OK for my eyesight. Like other laptops, if you go to a different (lower) resolution, the fonts look a bit rough, so be sure you can read text at the native resolution. The text is going to be slightly smaller than say, a 15 inch TFT with 1024x768 native resolution. Brightness is good, and has many levels so one can save power and battery life by turning it down if you want. One slight negative on the display is that mine has one bad pixel. It is stuck on and noticible with dark backgrounds, but completely invisible most of the time, so I can live with it... On the subject of battery life, I went 4 hours of mixed use (surfing web wirelessly, loading a few programs, playing snippets of DVDs, intermixed with some idle time on a mid-brightness setting), and still had 20% left in the battery.Wireless works fine. Seems to get as good a signal or better than my external card on my other machine. Power management is pretty good too. When I put it to sleep (hibernate mode), it gets there in 13 seconds. Waking from hibernation takes 22 seconds. Not bad for a machine with 512Mb of RAM. Of course, your mileage may vary, depending on what software you are using.Finally, the aesthetics and build are nice too. The metal lid and keyboard surround are fashionable and the machine feels quite solid. Would be nice if it were a few pounds lighter, but the 6.7 pounds is about state-of the art for what it contains.For the price, I'm very pleased!
I've been using the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 (wired) for years. My new cat chewed through the cord, and I thought, "Well, I'll outsmart that cat. I'll get a wireless one. No problem!" Yeah, right. "No problem." I couldn't have been more wrong.WIRELESS: The product description for the 7000 says the wireless will give you 30 feet of range. If you make that 3 (maybe), then you're closer to the truth. I can't even plug the stupid receiver into the back of my computer. It's pathetic.SOFTWARE: This is the real problem, and there are two main parts to it. First, the version of IntelliType that MS has on its website doesn't work with its own software. According to IntelliType 8.2 for Win7-64, I'm not running Windows 7. Really? That's fascinating, Microsoft. Tell me more wrong things about my system! Second, the keyboard works GREAT when I'm not running Windows. If I need to get into the computer's BIOS? I can! I can edit it all day long! But boot up Microsoft's own OS, and I'm S.O.L. There's a little green blinking light on the receiver. When I'm typing, it's going crazy, because it's reading the keyboard. But guess what? The software is somehow keeping those keystrokes from getting to Windows7.MOUSE HARDWARE: This is the most annoying, difficult-to-turn scroll wheel you will ever find unless you dunk your mouse in liquid chocolate. (I don't recommend that). The shape is odd, but it's an ergo mouse, so that doesn't bother me so much. At least the mouse part actually communicates with the computer.KEYBOARD HARDWARE: Absolutely the most comfortable keyboard shape I've ever used. However, I won't ever get to use it again thanks to MS's incompetence and my idiot cat. Thanks to both of you.All in all, I have never been more disappointed or angry with a computer hardware product. Avoid this at all costs. As another reviewer wrote, "How did this even make it to market?"
They're shiny and black and just the right length. They have a male end and a female end and they make everything fit just so nice. I'm in love with them. They've changed my life. Now all clutter is removed, and finally I can see the sun coming through.Warren
I am very satisfied with the product we started using it 30 minutes after we received it. Reheat option is excellent
CD-Rs are very useful. They are useful enough so that they are used more than once. CD-Rs are NOT rewritable, so don't plan on musing the same disk over and over again. I suggest you buy many at once; you can really save some money. It seems rediculous to buy only one; CD-Rs do not deteriorate that easily.
This seems to be a good detector. I got caught in Ohio by a cop that just turned on his laser. The detector lit up and sounded off like the 4th of july, but the laser was just turned on so they got me. You really need a radar and laser jammer nowadays. The mount sucks. Use a grip pad for the dash, or maybe hang from the mirror in states were its legal to have these. I havan't been using as a result of the laser problem. But it has definitely saved me a few potential tickets. I didn't even know they were using those new sport looking Dodge sedans for law enforcement in Mi til i bought this beltronics. Great at detection, but that's not enough.
For the most part it is a very solid GPS. The handsfree calling makes it much simpler to find phone numbers plus it includes numbers for all the POI (Points Of Interest). The microphone does not work very well though, it is very hard to here on the other end if called through the GPS. It is still a neat feature if only for the number look up of POIs. There are a couple of quirks with the software, but Garmin made it easy enough to update. The only very annoying quirk is not being able to specify a different location to search when looking up phone numbers.Everything else works very well. The automatic auto-rerouting is very very nice, and probably my single favorite feature. If you miss a turn, after about 5 seconds it figures out how to get back on course.Overall, I would pick it out again.
At first I was a bit reluctant on buying this product. I decided to spend some hours looking for offers and I thought this camera to be the most convenient for me. Despite of the few negative comments I've read, I'm 100% satisfied with the performance of this digital camera. It's amazingly simple to operate - point and shoot say it all. Downloading the photos to a computer is fast (at least with a Pentium III 750MHZ + 261 MB in Ram) and so far I have nothing but compliments about this great product. It's worth spending a couple of hundred bucks to have an excellent camera at home.
I bought this due to the good reviews it received as well as the price range. This thing works great and has no capacity limitations like most.*One thing to share though. It wouldn't work at first, the power kept cycling off and on. I did some searching to find more reviews on another site (all good though) but another user posted he had the same issue. We both had a Seagate 400GB drive and the unit could not supply enough power. Thanks to his post I emailed tech support who responded in less than 8 hours (I had sent it like 2am) He asked for my address and sent out a replacement power brick (Thats the external power supply) that day. Shipping out of CA via UPS Ground so it was less than quick for me. So if you have this issue you may need a higher output power supply. This should be something listed on their website but as of current it is not. I still gave it 5 stars due to the solid construction of the device and a Customer Service level that is unseen these days.
I purchased two of these and neither one worked properly. It shows that an AC adapter will power the unit but this did not happen when I tried to do so. Avoid this product.
The exceptional value of this camera becomes obvious when utilyzed by the contemporary photographer confronted with the reality of capturing digital images across a multitude of situations.In effect the qualities that set this camera apart from the competition and make it an exceptional value can be summarized by one word.....capability.It is the attention to details such as ergonomics and menu information interface that make the Nikon D200 capable of being implemented efficiently and in tune with the spontaneity essential to my capture of quality digital images.The thoughtful design and substantial build quality integrate well with the full compliment of features and advanced imaging options to put a tremendous amount of capability in the hands of the photgrapher.It is this capability offered at a relatively modest price that makes the Nikon D200, in my opinion, an exceptional value without peer.Nikon's inclusion of advanced technology and design translate into capability I can describe specifically.- Advanced image processing that enables me to capture images with accurate color and transition detail.- Onboard availability of perceptive and creative affects such as Image Optimize, Overlay, Multiple Exposure with Auto Gain, Kelvin Temperature Scale, White Balance including Custom WB, easy Exposure Compensation adjustment and intentional bracketing of Flash, White Balance and Exposure configurations via sensibly placed controls.- Customization of up to four seperate Shooting and Custom Setting Menus for quick adaption of camera to multiple anticipated capture environments. All in support of the standard Manual, Program, Shutter and Aperture Priority modes of operation.- Option to deploy the on camera flash to control multiple flash operation(Advanced Wireless Lighting) and Nikon's highly capable TTL auto flash mode that uses Monitor preflashes to properly expose subject regardless of ambient light conditions. High Speed Flash Synchronization to freeze subjects with high shutter speed and shallow depth of field.- Ability to follow action with minimal viewfinder blackout, up to five frames per second speed, near instant shutter release, high buffer capacity and numerous focus sensor and performance options.- Access to Nikon as a system including a full range of Nikkor lenses, accessories, software and after the sale benefits not the least of which is outstanding ongoing customer service and technical support.I find the numerous features of the D200 to be both welcome and necessary as a photographer who seek to capture images across a variety of constantly changing environmental and lighting conditions.I'm getting more than just a high quality technologically advanced camera!Tremendous capability for the price!
Pretty good for the price. The case is relatively hard and the drive can be secured inside with the strap.
Bought the Averatec AV3225HS in November 2004*love the slim & light profile*AMD processor is a better product than the Intel chips, but the average user cannot tell, but will feel good about not caving into the Intel monopoly (my desktop PC is also an AMD processor :) )*DC adapter is designed well and not bulky and does not take up space on your wall outlet*came with XP software and will automatically update*have installed several home-user software (MS Office, Quicken, etc) without issues*battery life is about 3hrs, about 2 with wireless modem on all the time*Wireless modem works very well, as does the builtin ethernet connection*dvd player/cd burner works well.*if you're looking for a great laptop that works straight out of the box..this is it!!!! I recommend this brand over Dell's and HPs for the price and form factor
To say that this guidebook is lacking would be a bit of an understatement, unfortunately. Why? Because, for example, it includes absolutely NO coverage of one of South Korea's larger cities, Ulsan, which is famous for being the home of the international Hyundai motor company, and was also one of the host cities during the World Cup in 2002. The population is over 1 million people, and to think that such a significant (if slightly industrial) city could be overlooked is proof that the authors of this guide have only scratched the surface of what Korea has to offer the world. Otherwise, I have to give them credit for producing a guide for the country AT ALL, considering that there are hardly any worth buying out that now as it is. I just recommend that for the next edition they do a little more research before publishing it.
Great for the price, and I've had it for a couple of months, no problems so far. I would recommend this for a first camcorder or to those who don't want to spend so much. GREAT value.
Well, I bought a AV120, and I have filled half of it already. It has great tech. Videos &amp; photos can be seen clearly in color, and the screen isn't that small. All the description Amazon fives explain what it does clear enough, but the only problem it has are the batteries. In a way, it'd be better to have a discman or cd player, for you can change when they expire, but with the Jukeboxes, you have to charge them. On the manual, it says you have to do it for 3hr, but it doesn't explain or tell how much they will last. I charged it for 2hr, and that was how long it lasted, but what if you go on an 8hr trip, and there is nowhere to charge the batteries? Try changing the batteries? that's a good idea, but you have to take the screws, and that ain't as easy. But besides this little defect, it id great. If you'll use it for short trips, it's a great aid to keep you entertained
Although this digital voice recorder's (DVR) customer- and editorial reviews are accurate, they fail to identify one important flaw!With a DVR, (unlike audio microcassette recorders) you can NOT rewind over an erroneous word and rerecord it. If you are using the DVR to dictate, you will not be able to back up and restate anything said in error.This is a major drawback.
I found this item's performance as a hard disk drive acceptable but the cooling fan was far too noisy (high-pitched mini-jet). I recommend a Buffalo Tech LinkStation Network Storage Center if low noise is a priority.
This laptop ran pretty well and did most of the things the average user would want it to.That is, until the DC jack on the back went bad- and I let it run too long. Just found out the motherboard is fried. Nice. Less than 2 months out of warranty. Apparently this is a common problem with Toshibas.Toshiba, if you're going to try to compete with the others, BUILD A QUALITY PRODUCT!
I gave this item 2 stars (one for the potential greatness of it) above, but I couldn't get it working. I was trying to use it with a Mac network and I couldn't get an IP address assigned to the printserver. All the methods the Tech Support and the web and the (horrible) documentation gave me didn't work. Well, I spoke with Tech Support again today and he suggested using the default IP address assigned to the printserver. It was 192.168.2.1This worked! All I had to do was enter this IP address in my browser and it took me to the page which could configure the printserver so that its IP address would work on my network. I changed the IP address via the browser SetupWIzard option to something similar to the IP address for my ethernet (both of these were adjusted to be similar to my Airport IP address, since I was going to use this with the Airport to print wirelessly). After fussing a little more with the settings (airport has to have appletalk deselected in its prefs, for example), I am now printing happily.I stuck with this and devoted HOURS to trying to get this to work bcs there really is nothing like it on the market. One parallel port, 2 USB ports--and for a great price! Also it is small and nice-looking.If anyone needs more detailed info on how to set this up with MacOSX and Airport Extreme, check the Apple discussion boards underOSX&gt;OS 10.3 Panther&gt;Using Technologies&gt;Networking and the Web.I think it was worth the effort--but ask me in a few weeks, when all of this hair-pulling struggle has faded a bit in memory.
My home is also my film studio. Sometimes I have a lot of audio, video, and data cables running across doorways. These are a help when it comes to controlling trip hazards. However, I'm not thrilled about this product because you can only run one power strip cord or a few narrow cables through it, and the hump is incredibly painful to step on when you're trying to walk about with no shoes on in the house. I wish this product had a wider, and more gradual hump. Would have been nice if it had the ability to run many cables inside it side by side too. Oh well. Better than nothing.
After 18 months of regular use on 4 different Toshiba laptops, unit still works like new. No power problems, no errors, likes both XP & Vista. Used primarily for disk image backup and for transferring data volumes between the computers, so relatively large size is a real advantage. Fast, quiet, very compact. Highly recommended.
In our household we have both an i350 and an i250. On both we like the print quality and ease of use. The i250 does sometimes need to be set on high quality printing to get a good looking Word document out of it. Never had that problem with the i350.Only complaint; these less expensive ink cartridges are smaller than I am used to and seem to require replacement more frequently. The price when I first puchased this was around $7 for a black cartridge. It has increased by over a dollar so I have begun to purchase Staple's private label brand cartridges.One other word of advice; this printer uses Canon's BCI-24 cartridge, which is a little more difficult to find in local stores than their more common BCI-21 cartridge. It's frustrating to see a great buy on cartridges at BJ's Wholesale Club, only to realize that the only Canon they stock is the 21.
This monopod is built sturdy and is very cost effective. At a fraction of the price of other monopods, this one is well worth the price. The three section extensions of the leg seem to be made of aluminum or another hard metal, and are very stiff to give good support. The last piece of the leg can get wobbly at times, but this is expected since it is the most skinny of all the sections. The quick locks on the legs are made of plastic but are built well. They clamp strong and the legs cannot move once clamped into place. The bottom piece is plastic, not rubber, but is threaded and can be removed to replace with whatever type of material you would like. I would have preferred rubber, but this doesn't affect much for me. The handle is made of a soft cushion material which is angled to fit nicely in the grip of your hand. The wrist strap seems to get in the way most of the time for me so I took it off. Folds down to a relatively decent length for travel purposes. Highly recommended for a cheap price!
I'm on my third Targus PAUM01 Ultra Mini Mouse. The problem is in the miniature electrical switches beneath the "click" buttons, they wear out far too quickly. I wish that Targus would try using a different brand of switch to see if the usable life of this mouse could be extended. The rest of the design is very nice for an ultra-small mouse (that's my reason for 2 stars), but that's of little consequence if the switches stop working prematurely.
Easy to use and safe for your sensors. I was skeptical at first but there are numerous online tips on how to properly use it. The only tricky part is how to properly fold the pads.
This review is for the benefit of Mac users, not Windows. I bought the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 and the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision to choose a web camera for an iMac G5 2.0GHz, the generation immediately before the G5 iMac with the built-in iSight camera. And I'm running Mac OS X 10.5.1, the most updated (to date) Leopard. There is currently a camera for sale at Apple retail stores that is labeled the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision MP, for Macs. It is the same hardware as the Ultra Vision and Ultra Vision SE for Windows; all the Ultra Vision cameras differ only in cosmetics, color--they're all the same hardware.On a Mac, the cameras both run on the built-in Apple drivers. There are no Logitech drivers, no Logitech software. Therefore none of the Logitech special effects or light and sound management that the box lists work for Mac users. No autofocus, no RightLight2, no RightSound. Kind of a drag. In addition, there is no ability to manage color, light balance, etc., from any operating system software on the Mac or from Logitech. This is pure plug-and-play, and you get only the most basic functionality: The camera and microphone work (not sure about quality of sound on receiving end) to deliver picture and sound, neither tunable with what is in the box.What the two cameras have in common is that they work for Mac users. According to what I've read, any camera that is labeled as Microsoft Windows Vista-compatible or UVC (USB Video Class) will work just as these do in Mac OS X, with this prereq: You have to have OS X 10.4.9 minimum. Tiger (OS X 10.4) is currently at 10.4.11; Leopard is at 10.5.1. Both will support video and sound on UVC cameras.That said, the Pro 9000 and Ultra Vision differ in some significant ways. The focus on the Pro 9000 (P9K hereafter) is tighter than on the Ultra Vision (UV hereafter). The focus on the UV is comparatively lower in resolution; you can see jaggies on straight lines on either camera, but they're pretty visible on the UV, and you have to look for them on the P9K. I would say the P9K is definitely superior, and neither is as good as the iSight cameras built into any of the current Mac lines (but then, if you had a Mac with iSight, you wouldn't be reading this). The P9K's resolution is finer than the UV.As to color I would say that if I could have a compromise between the two cameras, the UV and the Pro 9000, it would be better than either. The Pro 9000 color/exposure is a bit washed out; the UV is a bit dim. E.g., a blue pinpoint oxford shirt looks barely blue on the Pro 9000, and much more saturated on the UV. The entirety of the UV's color tilts heavily toward blue, while the Pro 9000 goes more toward yellow. (I would be curious to know if the color balance varies by model or by individual camera. I'd also love to see if other brands, say, Creative Labs, differ too.) Both cameras adjust to changing light, but in low light the Pro 9000 is not just a little but significantly better; in very low light, the UV nearly blacks out, while screen light is enough for the PK9 to deliver a passable image, albeit with low frame rate and lots and lots of motion blur.Note that on a G5 or earlier (any non-Intel Mac), the support for iChat and PhotoBooth's effects is limited--specifically, they'll do the first two panels (color effects, including charcoal, Andy Warhol-ish, X-ray, B/W, sepia, and the pinch, swirl, and similar effects), but none of the backdrop effects, either still or moving.While neither Apple nor Logitech provides much more support for cameras, [...] has a bevy of camera titles that provide extra power for web cameras on non-Intel Mac hardware. iGlasses, PowerBoost, and a couple other titles provide color tuning, restore some of the effects capabilities that PPC Macs don't get in iChat and PhotoBooth, and provide recordability with QuickTime output. They do good work. iGlasses provides some control over brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, gamma, sharpness, gain, white balance. I didn't find these to really improve the images on the P9K, but they did help the UV. Once you get a camera, you may want to get some of eCamm's software.
This is a handy little gadget. It takes some getting use to, but it is much better than having a mouse which can hurt your wrist and shoulder. I hope to enjoy this item for a long time to come and get relief to my arthritis. I also appreciated the cost.
In reading online reviews I was under the impression that this DVD player would do upsampling of DVDs to 720p (effective). Unfortunately, it's the next model up from this one. Nonetheless, this player is nicely made, the price is right, and you really can't go wrong if you want a good basic DVD player.
very happy witht his product. it shipped fast and the price was great. would purchase again!
This instrument picks up all kinds radar/laser. Takes a while getting used to it but it works.Saved me once already with seconds to spare.Update Dec 2009.You need to ensure you're not at the front of the line. If you are going fast stay behind one going faster or the same speed with you. The detector will only alert when when the radar gun is engaged.If you are up front and hear it you just got yourself a ticket.I have been saved many times with this device when used as above. It has saved me the equivalent of U$500 in tickets so far.Great product when used correctly.
I have been fairly impressed with this unit although a lot of other people from [...] are reporting problems such as it crashing. The map needs to be updated and they did say a free update should be out soon. For my city (Austin, TX), it does not show the newest tollroads and many of the points of interest are outdated but for the ones that are listed, it even has their phone number. It is very quick to acquire a signal and start tracking. At $155 (some people even got it cheaper) I would say it's a great deal, but don't expect everything. All the music (MP3's) have to be saved onto an SD card (2 GB is ok) and the play from there.
After using these radios two months I can say that battery life is poor.A full charge doesn't hold three hours.Perhaps my batteries didn't come in good condition. I didn't use them on AAA yet... 10 mile range is not true in a normal environment, open sea or desert perhaps.Product works fine while battery last
I bought the camera as a present and this was a great addition. Very nice looking case; stylish and reasonably priced. Not bulky at all.Highly recommend.
I bought this item cause i was always running out of battery power and kept forgetting to recharge. I keep it in my glove box so its always handy and works well.
Like previous buyers have said because of the slim thickness of the filter the included lens cap won't stay on.
I purchased one of these for my DVD collection, and as soon as I received it I immediately ordered another. Going from a stack of DVDs or a bulky DVD holder to this sleek and compact container makes a ton of difference. It is so much easier to organize my DVDs and find the exact one I want. It takes a little bit of practice to get the DVDs into the right slot, and writing down the DVD titles corresponding to each number was a little time consuming, but it was worth it for the organization.
we've been using it for 3 years now and love it - people are amazed at the quality despite the fact that it isn't HD...
The apparent quality of the Zumo is high. I was surprised that it ignores time zones in navigation. It gives navigation eta in the home time zone instead of in the time zone of the destination. This takes some getting used to.The MapSource software seems to allow sending only one route at a time to the GPS. Either that, or sending routes overwrites the previously sent routes. I ended up disconnecting the GPS after each route sent to import the route before the next send could delete it. Operator error? Once a route is imported, it remains in the list of routes to be imported. Odd that it doesn't clear them once they've been imported? It would be more convenient and intuitive if the list of routes to be imported showed only those that had been sent from the computer but not yet imported.The touch screen control is very convenient and it is large enough that I can use the Zumo without having to ride with my bifocals on. It comes with mounts for a car and a motorcycle. The car mount is completely portable, needing only a windshield for the suction cup and a cigarette lighter for power. The motorcycle mount is wired to the bike, so moving the unit to another bike requires another installation. I am happy that the included maps cover Canada and Alaska. Mexico maps are available.With MP3 music on an 8G SDHC card, I was playing music on a 400-mile trip (auto, not bike). After several hours, when I tried to change the music selection, it reported "no book selected." Pretty unfriendly. That was the end of my music for that trip. Navigation continued to work. It's possible that I touched the screen in the wrong place? After I did a reset, the unit was again able to see the music files. Now, I can scroll between music, XM menu, and "no book selected" by hitting the "Source" button. It's possible that all I needed to do on my trip was hit the "Source" button a few more times, but I seem to recall trying that without success.I am looking forward to being able to navigate to the next gas station, restaurant, etc., especially in Alaska and the Yukon using the POI database that's included.While many of my issues may speak more to lack of familiarity than to actual faults in the device or software, the fact that I had these issues does reveal the system's level of "user friendliness" for the newbie.As with any electronic device, I expect to continue learning how to use it better. Bottom line, I am glad I got it.
I know there are just too many reviews for this product but I believe anything that has many reviews is either something that is hyped up a lot and falls drastically below peoples expectation (Read a bad product with many bad reviews) OR a really good and balanced product that people would like to share their thoughts on and encourage other people to invest in and share a similar experience. Fortunately this falls in the latter Category. I wanted to share some of the good things and also give some points on areas where this will not deliver.Firstly, if you ignore the noise canceling feature of these Headphones and go on the quality of sound then these by themselves are one of the best headphones that I have heard. Some people in their review have complained about the lack of bass but I feel this is incorrect. The Bass was ample without it thumping and I feel that the sound was very balanced without the need for me to tweak any of the equalizer settings on the source (Flat - This is how the audio was recorded). The highs were crisp and mids could be heard which is something a lot of high end headphones miss on. And I wont elaborate much on this and waste your time because there are many other reviews that have detailed the sound quality of these cans. Trust me sound is a very personal thing and it may sound right to you or may not and this is again true for any headphones that you get in the market these days. I am no Audiophile but these sound just right to me.I asked a few people what Noise Canceling means to them 4 out of 5 said that all outside noise should be canceled. So based on the specs of these headphones if the outside sound level is 100, 85 should be canceled out and only the 15% should be audible to them when using these. Show me a set that can do that and I am willing to shell out 10 times the price that I paid for these. No headphones in the world can do that. I would suggest to everyone to read how Noise Canceling really works and there are many articles on this some written for laymen and some quite technical (Wikipedia and How stuff works) and I will attempt to cut the technical out from this review. Noise Canceling works well with Low Frequency sounds but it does not work with High Frequency sounds or sound whose frequency changes constantly (Like people talking or Voice of any kind). I put these to the test in front of an air-conditioning unit and in noise cancellation mode all I could hear was a very very low hum (Very negligible, almost silent). When I turned off the noise cancellation I felt that the way these fit so snugly on my head that even with this feature off there was some kind of noise isolation but not to the degree when I had this feature on. I could still hear people talking though because the frequency of their voice is dependent on many other factors and this changes constantly. So in short the Active Noise Canceling circuitry cuts out the low frequency noise and the way they envelope your ears or sit on ur ears isolates the high Frequency. Audio Technica claims that these cut out 85% of ambient sounds and ambient is the keyword here as in most cases this refers to low to mid level frequencies. I believe that these really work in cutting out these sounds not 100% but certainly 75% to 85%. The real test will be on a flight and I will update this review if I feel these dont perform there.The build quality of the phones is excellent, they feel solid. The case that they come with is also well constructed and though it does take some real estate in my bag I feel reassured that my investment is very well protected. Some reviewers have mentioned that the left side just fell off in a few days and I dont see how that can happen. Maybe they got a bad piece to start with and my recommendation to them would be to get these from a reputed seller with a good return policy. But I would also tell these people to go ahead and give them another chance. With that said they are not as heavy as I expected them to be but be warned like any other over the Head Cans they need some getting used to and you might get tired or feel uncomfortable if you wear them for too long like on a long flight. 90% of the headphones that I have bought have gone wrong on this front. The build quality could be anything from cheap plastic to a wire that after getting snagged on the desk has just snapped in the middle somewhere leading to one of the sides not working (Happened to my Shures and its one of the most irritating things that can happen to anyone). These cans overcome these problems by providing a removable cable, similar to the Bose QC series. This feature in itself convinced me to get these headphones. I dont want to be spending 100 dollars or more on a set that stop functioning because of a bad cable or a cable gone wrong due to my mishandling. If these go wrong on the cable front throw the cable away and get another for less than a couple of dollars which makes buying these a 100 times more fulfilling.Like many other reviews I am not going to make this a deathmatch between the Bose and these. If you can afford the Bose then I would say go for them but at $99 you cant go wrong with these and if one does go bad you can buy three more sets for the price of one Bose QC3. These deliver what they promise.UPDATE: These work very well on a flight too. They killed all the engine noise when connected to an audio source and they killed about 80% of it in standalone noise cancelling mode. One thing to note is that they do become a tad uncomfortable when worn for 2 hours (As I did on the flight) but like I said before I think any over the head cans would be uncomfortable when worn for too long.
Just a note for people who buy this camera. Takes great images and easy to use however if you plan on importing your video to your PC, you won't be able to edit it with any normal video software. The ONLY program that currently is able to edit the .VRO files that this uses is ULEAD personal edition. This adds... to the price of the camera.
This scanner worked really well for me (I scan a LOT of negatives). The only complaints are:-noisy scan-DONT WORK WITH WINDOWS ME! There are no drivers and this makes it very hard when I depend on this scanner for work! So I need to get a new scanner now :(Besides that it scans well
The first one of these I bought wouldn't even open and close the drawer - it jammed and stuck due to some mechanical fault. I exchanged it for a replacement and tried that out. While it does seem to do all that it claims, I was amazed to find that this multi-disc player has NO multi-disc functions! To change discs, you have to get up and push a button on the front of the machine. If I am doing that I might as well change the disc myself. I expected as a minimum that it would play 5 audio CDs in sequence - it won't, and it won't play 2 movies in a row either. Also, the remote stopped working for a while, then started again. My experience with RCA/GE is that the quality control has been terrible for several years, and it seems nothing has changed. I will return this unit and buy a better brand.
The Zune 30GB is a very good value. It is easy to use. It integrates with Windows Vista very well. Sharing photos and songs wirelessly is fun, although shared songs do expire after three plays. I only have two problems with it: 1) Battery life is too short. 2) If you delete a song or photo from your PC hard drive, the Zune software automatically deletes the file from your Zune player the next time you sync. And one more word to the wise: Having two Zunes on one PC is a challenge. The easiest way to manage this is to sync everything manually, and that's time consuming. But over all, I recommend it, especially considering the low price.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Delkin 256MB CompactFlash, like most 256MB cards, will store on average 284 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 213 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 128 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 102 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 80 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
Just what she was looking for I bought this item for my wife and she loves it. She has put her CD collection on it and has added an adapter for her car. Easy to use and great sound.
This is what I wanted. I didn't want to buy a new radio because I've had one stolen in the past. No one will steal my stock radio. The sound sounds like it is coming from the CD player.One negative aspect about this is it has RCA input instead of a simple Aux in. So I had to buy an RCA to Aux cable.
I make a lot of photocopies about my work and I use various kinds of paper for printing. I really love this paper. This paper is good to express sensitive colors and lines. Sometimes the quality is better than my original work.
I bought these to use them with a desktop PC for watching a video or hearing some music while working. The main reason I got these is the long cable (although most others seem to complain about it). My PC is placed on the floor (you know - old school huge desktop tower) and all the standard cords are too short if I don't want to bend down.The sound quality is alright to good, but I rate it only three stars for two reasons:a) The volume is on the low side, which doesn't matter at all when used with a stereo, but my PC's on-board sound plug just isn't powerful enough.b) Amazon says that it's the open type (which is good, because you can hear what happens in your environment). However, for these particular phones, your environment can also hear what you are listening to, even, as I pointed out in a), the volume is relatively low (Let's say it this way: The volume ratio outside/inside is higher than usual for open ear phones). If I would want my environment to hear what I'm hearing, I would use speakers.
Just thought others might like to know that if you are buying this to protect theLaCie Rugged All-Terrain 500 GB hard drive, it fits only the hard drive, not the cords. There are pockets inside for cords but you will not be able to zip the case closed with cords inside. This is due to the rubber sleeve on this particular hard drive. I was going to return the case, but since I couldn't find a slightly bigger case that would fit the cords along with the hard drive, I ended up sewing a pouch for the cords and attaching it to the zipper pull of the case. Despite this, the case does have a nice hard protective shell and I don't have to worry about dust and dirt getting into the ports.
We took 10 of the 151s for our Internet Caf&eacute;.For 2 reasons we have chosen LCD screens over CRT monitors:Having a monitor running 10 hours a day adds up to the energy bill, and LCD monitors consume essentially less power than CRT monitors.Second, the space it takes on the desk is much less than what a CRT demands.Samsung has a good reputation for LCD monitors (somewhat less for CRT screens). The dead pixel rate is really low, and the color rendition and image definition is in the better range of the LCD marketplace. Overall, this monitor is an excellent deal when looking at the price-performance ratio.
July, 2004 - Just like the other reviewer from Texas, out-of-the-box the battery/charger had a problem. I'm sure this is a good camera if I ever get to use it.The charger flashes red after about 2 minutes of charging. The instructions say to immediately call Olympus support. Which I did and after about 15 minutes on hold, I'm told I can either return the camera or mail in the charger and battery. I'm mailing the charger/battery - so I'm guessing I'm out of a camera for a couple of weeks.When two people take the time to report the same problem within 2 months, I think Olympus has a serious problem with a supplier.November, 2004 - follow-up: Since I was going on vacation the first of August, I purchased a second charger and battery - which worked fine. It took Olympus four(4!) months to return the charger and battery I submitted to them - AND - they reshipped the same equipment back (still malfunctioning) in the same packing materials with instructions to resubmit the equipment if I still had a problem. The camera works great - but if you need help from Olympus - good luck.
I haven't used this for ps3, but for pc usage it hasn't given me any issues. I would recommend it.
Just what I expected. Protects my lens without distorting the image. No reason for me to spend more for a lens protector.
No wireless headphone is ever going to sound like a good direct wired headphone. I knew that going in, and I found the sound quality acceptable. Not up to a good direct wired headphone, but pretty good in the context of a wireless headphone. Wireless range is somewhat limited, I was not able to get a noise free signal in all the rooms of my house. All that would have satisfied my wireless expectations but...The darn thing crapped out after a few months. This unit is not up to Sennheiser's usual quality. I'm sorry I wasted my money on it.
This device would not "let go" of an active input, even with manual switching and so the second input would never be active. I literally had to uplug one HDMI input to get the other to work - useless! I returned it to Amazon and bought a Radio Shack 3 x 1 HDMI switch that can be remotely controlled from my DVD player's remote. That works perfectly. Stay away from this one.
I bought this charger and batteries to use in my Nikon strobe. After 2 months the batteries would no longer hold a charge. The charging process seemed to take FOREVER!! Almost 6 hours to charge 4 batteries. I tried the discharge feature to no avail. I tossed the charger and the batteries since I could no longer return them under Amazon's return policy. I'm back to using reliable alkaline batteries. I'd stay away from these if I were you.
I hesitated to buy an OEM style power supply because it was more expensive, but after buying 2 generic ones from another brand and they bother went bad i finally decided to buy this one. The 2 generics actually both burned. Literally, they melted at the connectors, luckily, not where it attaches to the computer. My dog chewed my original one, by the way. Definitely recommend as this power supply is still going strong.
I purchased this unit at the end of May 2008. My previous DVD player was a cheap Coby, which lasted about 2 years. I decided to pay extra for a name brand, hoping to have many years of trouble-free use. However, 3 months later, the player is no longer working. When I put a DVD in it, it spins and grinds for a few minutes then give up. I tried to contact Sony for warranty service, but I was told that they only cover labor for 3 months and parts for a year. Since I am just outside the 3-month window, I will have to pay $40 plus shipping to have it repaired. I am very disappointed at the quality of this product as well as the warranty term. Sony used to be a great brand, but I am afraid all the outsourcing(and possibly the price pressure of the competition) has forced them to cut corners in design and manufacturing.
I bought the Logitech Harmony 550 to replace five remotes I had sitting on the coffee table. It works exactly as advertised. I was able to download programming for all the remotes I was replacing. I then created"activities" for the remote which allows me to turn several devices on with one click of a button.I've only had the remote for two weeks, but so far, so good.The only negative is the difficulty seeing the buttons and text in low-light conditions. This was not really a problem once I became familiar with the remote.
You don't need a expensive UV lent to protect your camera, this is good enough is clear and fit perfect to the 52mm lens. Smart buy.
This is perfect size for travel and holds the portable hard drive as well as the necessary cords needed whether one is traveling or not.
I had a dead battery in my weekend car twice, so that was it. Battery tender time. Since I have bought it, I only put it on the tender once a week, and it still works great. I have tested the battery with the tender on it w/ a volt meter, and it definitely has an auto shut off.I would like if the wires were longer, both the plugin, and the output wires. I would also like an on off switch on the actual charger, but thats probably just me. Its a bit loud when charging, but then again, most auto batter chargers are.I would buy it again or for another car, etc.
I'm a student and between my english major and internet minor I spend countless hours at the computer. My best friend bought me an intellimouse optical and I love it! The extra buttons have saved amazing amounts of time while reasearching on the internet and the laser sensor makes it easy to use the mouse anywhere...without a mousepad. The design is sleek and the red light just fun. My only problem with the mouse is that I dislike using all others now. :)
These cards came with my brand new (at the time) computer and for a while they worked fine. Everything was quiet, graphics were nice and I was happy.My computer isn't even 2 years old yet and the fan has become noisy, one card has already gone bad ( I had two in my computer for gaming) and has been taken out and now I can see that the second card is showing the same signs the first card showed before it went to the graveyard.I can't even play a game as simple as Sims anymore. So this card worked great for around 1.5 years but after that they both have to be replaced and I'm not sure how long these cards are normally supposed to last so.. if 1 to 2 years is their limit.. I know this now and I'll be trying a different brand. I'm considering going back to a dell. My old dell never had this problem and I had it for many years.
This FM antenna is a complete failure. I live 18 miles from Philadelphia antenna farms. Nothing but static and weak signals everywhere in the house with this thing on quality receivers. I get better reception with the wired antenna packaged with my receivers. Still searching for a company that can produce a decent FM antenna after two tries. Terk clearly cannot do this!
I like this product so well that I have given it as a present to many of my friends.
For those of you that have sensitive ears, I highly recommend these earplugs. They are the most comfortable earplugs that I have ever used.
Great sound from these speakers. I did a lot of research on high end speakers, to replace my Polk towers, but ended up with these instead. You can't beat the price. It also comes in an 8&#34; version. Had I known, I would have gotten those. Regardless, these speakers.
Most of the reviews here simply don't give you the correct concept of this thing, and i have read them all.As a piece of hardware, it's fine. The note paper is 6" x 9." I haven't tried to find that yet, so i can't speak to the complainers, but I think i should be able to find it, and if i can't, i will go to kinkos or somewhere and have them cut me a pile of pads.that being said, i will probably NEVER need another pad because the software with this bad boy is so horrible, it's nearly indescribable.What were they thinking? I know: they were thinking this: "We Taiwanese guys know how this stuff should REALLY work. We don't care how EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD WORKS, we have BETTER IDEAS."And so, let me tell you, that you absolutely CANNOT upload files from your tablet in any comprehensible way. Each page is a file, but that DOES NOT MEAN you can simply upload them and work with them.A camera, a memory stick: these just plug into your usb port or hub, and WORK. This gizmo DOESN'T. It plugs in, gets detected, but looks like an EMPTY CD/DVD DRIVE. You click on the device, and it ASKS YOU TO LOAD A DISK.When you try to use the outlandish software provided - even after downloading the latest and greatest - the "import function" WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT FIND YOUR STUFF.In short, this software is so bad that it makes the device pretty much useless. Run away from this thing which looks inviting but wastes so much of your time that you will go way out of your way to warn others, and write about it on Amazon.com.Why two stars? I'm holding out 1 star for the next version.
I didn't expect great noise canceling from these headphones, but I did expect them to be "honest" about the way they went about noise canceling. In this case when you switch the noise canceling feature on it simply sounds like the sound was run through an amplifier--the music you are listening to gets louder, but that's it.
I have the AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm DX lens and this bag is way too snug. The width is too tight making it very hard to place the lens in the bag and remove it. If you have the HB-45 hood attached (reversed) it is nearly impossible.
I liked the concept of this radio. It has 20 preset station capability and a remote control. However, after 2 days of operation, the remote quit working. On the 12th day, it quit working entirely! Bottom line - I think it is well designed but poorly manufactured.
I had one at work and bought one for home. It gets your laptop up off the desk which keeps spilled liquid away and also puts it higher for ergonomic reasons. I have to raise mine up another 6 inches to be eye level for my height, but other than that it works.
Shipment and arrival were prompt, The product was as advertised andwas easily installed on my 1997 Ford Ranger Pickup. Recommended
This product does exactly what it promises to do, and I love it! I agree with other customers who said that you have to go over a particular spot a couple of times, but otherwise, it's great! I use it once or twice a week and it keeps things "in check." My roommate even ordered one after I raved about mine, and she loves it, too. It's totally worth the $20!
The camera fits into the case but unfortunately the front flap does not close. I ended up returning this items because of this reason.
We bought this because we wanted to be able to put our old records onto discs. It does this very well. It also will put cassettes onto discs, but we haven't tried that yet. It plays records, cassettes, discs, and radio also. It's a good machine with one exception: the sound quality of its speakers is quite poor. However, by turning off its sound and routing it through our own speakers, it sounds fine. Only other quibble is that the remote isn't so easy or intuitive to use, takes some learning to figure out. Overall, we are really glad we bought this item and it is doing just what we needed.
After having owned my Audio-Technica AT-PL120 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable for approximately one year, I am pleased thus far. I play quite a bit of vinyl and have yet to have mechanical problems. Like some, my box also arrived with minor damage, however, the player was well packed and undamaged. For the price, this is great turntable.
I was quite dumbfounded when I received this product. It came in a Nikon box and was packaged nicely. However, there were no instructions, or even a spec sheet. The end of the remote that you aim towards the camera looks like a little light, like you'd see on a small keychain light. This didn't light up for me and I thought that either the remote was broken out of the box or else the battery was dead. Nope. I had to come look at the reviews and discussion groups on Amazon to figure out how to work this remote. It isn't supposed to light up, and I just needed to adjust my camera settings on my D60 in order for the remote to work. I wish the product came with instructions, but other than that, I've been happy with the performance and ease of the remote!
This is a nice size, and I liked that it could be plugged into my car stereo's USB port and played from there. It has a pre-set and customizable equalizer, which helped with the earphones. They weren't bad, but I wanted more bass than they could put out. I don't like the way I had to scroll through the many menus to get what I wanted, but I became familiar with it pretty quickly. All in all, I was happy with it UNTIL IT STOPPED WORKING yesterday. I've had it barely a month with VERY light use - probably used it only 8 times. I used it yesterday, but then it wouldn't turn on later. I figured maybe the battery had run out somehow (it had power when I turned it off). But now it won't charge. When I plug it into the USB on the computer, it doesn't start charging. I can't turn it on...it will flash the Sansa name briefly and turn off. It's kaput. Maybe the internal battery died, but nothing I can do about that.
I must be having some radio interference, because the receiver is unreliable. There is no warning when an update hasn't been received, so the transmitter must be checked occasionally to make sure they are still in sync.I like the concept and its pretty cool when it works. There is an alarm for the minimum and maximum temperature for the smoker, and an alarm for when the food has reached temperature.The transmitter switch is inside the battery compartment. The battery compartment is sealed from the elements, so putting the switch in there allowed them to protect it cheaper than having an outside waterproof switch.I would buy this again, unless something better comes along.
I have three of these stands. They are very sturdy and have the added benefit of a very convenient & useful drawer. I also like the design - pracical & sleek.
I wasn't too sure about this product because the price of the USB - PS/2 adapters ranges from $2 to $20 when I looked into buying one. The shipment arrived on time and the adapter worked like a charm. I had observed a slight delay in detecting my PS/2 keyboard when I powered on my laptop with a docking station. But it happened once only and I have no trouble ever since.
Unfortunately, the headphones didn't work properly and had to be returned. Though I didn't keep them, I can say that the earpieces were very cushy and soft around my ears. The whole headset was a bit heavy feeling on my head.
I ordered the TERK HDMI switcher and I have to say that it has worked perfectly!!I have an LG Plasma, Time Warner HD Box and a Playstation 3. The switcher will go to which ever unit I turn on last. I don't have to worry about putting manually switching because it reads the newest unit to be turned on...everytime!!
I love them. I bought one headphone with the base unit for my personal use but loved them so much I decided to buy an additional one for my girlfriend. You DO NOT need an additional stand for these, they will work with your existing one.
I currently have it setup with the Sony SS-B3000 (Running off of a Onkyo Quartz Synthesized Tuner R1), and the surround sound speakers with center are getting power (70w max) from a Fischer AV Surround Processor. The Mid-range from the center is substantial, and the surrounds' are living up to its name. The living room is about a 24x14 with an 8 ft. ceiling, but with all the speakers put together they have no problem delivering big, crisp sound. The only disappointment are the speakers not being ported as listed in the description. It's not that big of a deal being that the surround speakers are about 3 inches and the center is 4.75 inches. Another small con is the grills cannot be removed like the SS-B3000's :( The pin connectors on the surrounds' are very small, and the connector's on the center is normal sized. On the back of the surrounds' is a nice hard plastic slot to hang the speaker on the wall with a nail or speaker mount.Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase from Sony. I look forward to buying more low-priced and awesome products from Sony in the future. If you have an average 5.1 Receiver (or a set-up like mine :P) with just stereo sound I highly recommend buying this speaker package, you will not be disappointed!
I've owned several analog testers and they served their purposes. This tester works great for AA & AAA batteries. The LED readouts are simple to understand. Just make sure you select the right mode for the batteries you're testing, otherwise it won't be accurate. Just wish this tester could accomodate C/D/AAAA/9V batteries. That would have made this the perfect all-around tester. I have to buy a seperate tester for the these other types...
I've had this system for a while now, and I love it, my only problem with it is that because the front speaker wires are too short so you can't spread them far apart, and it does not decode DTS, other than than it sounds great!
saved my behind many a time and some friends and associates as well. does exactly as promised and with ease. just an updated "N" version would rock!
Great product! I only give it 4 stars instead of 5, because I feel the software could be a little more user friendly.
Ink arrived on time and in original OEM packaging, which made install and functionality a breeze. No surprises and everything worked as planned.
This looks like a quality cable. I ordered it from Amazon (not one of the other sellers here), and it came in a CablesToGo bag. The strain relief boots have the CablesToGo logo.
I couldn't find one of these to try in a store, and the description didn't even tell the dimensions on this. It's huge, feels clunky like a toy, and I returned it, lost about $50 in restocking fees and postage in doing so. Bought a Deck keyboard, which is full size but without the number pad and is illuminated. Love at first touch. And they lived happily every after.
The product was delivered as promised. Its works great. And is a good buy. I would recommend this product for all buyers looking to get one.
Having stupidly broken my PowerShot G5, I decided I would take a step up to a digital SLR, just wasn't sure who I would buy from (Canon or Nikon). Decided on the Digital Rebel, with a Sigma zoom and telephoto lens. Even though I only received last night, I am very pleased with it already. I can only imagine the shots I will get and look forward to learning everything that this camera can do. Only one little minor thing I didn't like when I pulled it out of the box and that was a sound like something was loose, turned out to be the flash but this is not a big deal (other than trying to figure out how to turn the flash off LOL). Anyway, being an very limited digital user it seems a great camera for a beginner, but at the same time I can see that it can benefit an experienced photographer at the same time. Glad I decided to go with the Digital Rebel and getting some wonderful shots!!
Ordered 2 of these.. only needed 1 but figured I should have another just in case I need it later. Turned out to be a good thing too since one came physically damaged on the inside and couldn't even have anything plugged into one side of it. The other works great.Not really worth trying to return since they're so cheap lol.
It is exactly like the standard hp mouse that ships with new computers. My users seem to like them and this seems to be the cheapest place to buy them.
For sub-$100, this little stereo does everything I need it to. This "micro" unit is truly small: it fits on top of our microwave, speakers and all. The CMT-NEZ30 replaced a boombox that conked out. To replace it, I wanted something through which I could play my MP3 player. That function works well. It is an simple auxiliary input, and allows me to play my podcasts at home without walking around with headphones on.At 30 watts, the sound is ample for the kitchen, and significantly more powerful than what I had previously. I didn't want something so powerful that needed to be played loudly in order to get full sound. That is not to say it can't put out some volume, however. As for sound quality, it is the very crisp, balanced sound that Sony fans have come to expect. For the wide range of music I play, the bass and treble settings cover it all.The single-CD player may discourage some people, but since it can play MP3 CDs, you can get some serious playtime out of it. For myself, my cooking is rarely so complicated that I can't stop to change a CD, anyhow.But I saved the best thing for last: it has a cassette player! (Insert cricket chirps here.)All in all, I am very happy with this unit for its versatility, size, and sound quality. It was the perfect solution for my needs.
This product was everything it was described to be. Its light, mobile, and has very good sound quality. If I had an opportunity to change anything on the product, I would like to have more volume from the speakers.
I bought this during Black Friday at ToysRUs. After only 6 months, the battery died so it wasn't exactly "portable" anymore and you can't get a replacement battery. The company is a no-name company that's impossible to contact. The LCD screen flickers on & off. Like other reviews have mentioned, the sound is awful. Junked it and got a Magnavox for the same price.
I purchased the Camera Armor the body armor is great but the lens hood blows chunks... it is very awkward to handle and doesn't stay collapsed.
I do not recommend this product. I bought it based on the good reviews, but it doesn't help my computer stay cool. The cooling fans on my computer come on as much as before and when I feel the bottom of my computer, it is still as hot as it used to get. I actually am looking to buy another one that is more effective. Maybe it's effectiveness is contingent upon which laptop you have. I have a Toshiba satellight.
I love electronics and study them hard before purchasing. Samsung and Sony have by far the absolute best pictures on the market and the fewest complaints. I bought this Samsung and it does not disappoint. It has a swivel on it so you can turn the TV in any direction. The colors are spectacular. You will not be disappointed. It's in the middle of the road for TV prices. Sony usually charges a few hundred more, and in my opinion has a slightly better picture, but you can only notice this side by side at an electronics store.
Having used a Garmin Street Pilot from a car rental agency and observed my son's Acura TSX unit (Alpine), I am disappointed in the TomTom ONE XL unit. While others announce the name of the next street/ave/freeway that you will be turning on, the TomTom does not. Here in the Seattle area it has frequently been confused and offered bad directions, once instructing me to turn left into a swamp. The English names for roads is "interesting". Rather than refering to freeways/expressways, the term used is "motorways". Similarly, rather than round-abouts it says rotaries. Oh well... Finally, the menu structure is not always intuitive, rather, quite the opposite.I now have it and guess I'll have to live with it. Wish I'd bought a Garmin!
This is the safest, most secure method of obtaining XBL points. I no longer consider it safe or secure to keep a credit card on file with my XBL account, as there have been so many compromises of these systems over the last few years. Buy cards here, where you know your payment is secure and safe, and then type the code in on XBL.
This is my second Epson printer. My last one, before purchasing the 785 EPX, was the Stylus 850. I had no problems with the print quality of that printer, but the printheads clogged on a regular basis. Just after the warranty expired, the printheads clogged for good, and the printer was rendered useless. I brought it in for repair at the computer store where I purchased it, and was told that the heads could not be unclogged. I decided to try once more myself, before throwing the 850 out, and low and behold, it worked perfectly! I used it for a few months afterwards, with no problems, then I moved, and put the printer into storage for several months. Of course, after not using the printer for a while, I experienced the same printhead clogging that I did in the past. I decided that it was time to buy a new printer. This burned me up. The thought of shelling out more money to replace a printer that went bad from NON USE! After extensive research, I chose the 785 EPX. I was amazed at how much ink it consumed, after only a couple of days of use. After I printed only 8 prints (8x10's) the color cartridge was near empty. Epson puts a computer chip in their new cartridges, which makes them very costly (in my opinion). I did find after market cartridges for the EPX for (dollar amount) (...), but this is still way more than the (dollar amount) I paid for the 850 ink cartridges. One month after getting this printer, I went on vacation for 3 weeks. Now, the printheads in the EPX are clogged. I am livid! I performed 12 cleaning cycles with no luck. I do not like the fact that both the black and the color cartridges are cleaned together...no option to clean them separatly, using more ink than need be :( I called Epson, and the Tech person immediately offered to send me 2 free cartridges to help remedy the clogged printhead problem. I was happy about that, but still angry at the fact that I have to be a slave to this printer (all Epson printers?) for it to function. I don't do a ton of printing, just occasionally. It's my opinion, that this printer is not made for occasional use, however. I guess if you don't mind starting the printer up every few days, to keep the ink flowing, all the power to you. Just hope that there is still ink left in the cartridge when you want to make a print, as just turning the printer on uses ink to prime the heads. What good is exceptional print quality, which this printer supposedly has, (I have not seen it yet) if you can't get the printer to work? Good luck to all the Epson printer owners out there. I will look for another brand.
I actually bought two of these, one for each lens. They are easy protection for the lenses and work just fine. I almost did not try these because other reviews talked about bad threads and difficulty with taking on and off. I found no such problems and they screw on smooth and easy.
This modem kicks high gear. I bought it to put in my Win98 system. It is a hardware based modem, so it's supposed to be faster &amp; I play some on-line games. Boy is it fast. I have never connected below 46K. Here's the great part: it has Jumpers! It's the only modem I could find w/ jumpers. It works in my new Linux system. The other cool part is a connector to use your soundcard w/ the modem so you don't need cheeesy speakers for speakerphone &amp; voice.Highest Rating. IT ROCKS &amp; it's worth the xtra $30 to stay away from an ISA Winmodem.
I'm using it in conjunction with an ATI Radeon HD4350 for a lighter gaming experience. Plays decently with 2.5gb of ram, and the videos aren't too bad either. More for work than play though. Celeron D's are just cheaper P4s, but I'd prefer a P4 over this any day.
After researching 50mm macro's I purchased this for my son for Christmas this year. I seriously considered the Canon lens, but it requires an adapter to make it a true 1:1 macro, doubling its price. The Sigma is a 1:1 macro without an adapter, making it about half the price of the Canon. Reviews of the lens are nearly all positive, and on-line photos I've seen taken with it look very good. My son and I went to the local butterfly "zoo" to try it out the day after Christmas and the results are very good. He's VERY happy with the lens.
I bought this splitter to connect 3 TVs and a satellite receiver to a single indoor antenna. The signal is as strong as when I had the antenna connected directly to a TV or the receiver. This allows for maximum flexibility for my multi-TV football watching setup. The price was right and the splitter was delivered very quickly.
Installed in my '01 Audi TT 225 with a Pioneer DEH-P9400BH.There is a large gap along the bottom of the radio faceplate.It doesnt fit in the OEM radio opening very well either. I forced it in but some trimming with a dremel wouldnt hurt.I couldnt find any alternatives to this that were not over $50.
I bought this Blu Ray player last November. It has always had problems freezing while watching a movie, even if the disc is clean or brand new. This problem has steadily gotten worse over the last year. After the latest firmware upgrade the picture would not only freeze, but would also scramble the picture.
I purchased this product for my new iPOD classic since i wanted to use it while traveling, driving, working (sometimes), gym etc. Holding the iPOD in hand is a pain while watching video's. While doing the work out in gym or walking or even during the iPOD requires a robust cover to protect from scratches. So in nutshell, i wanted a complete cover for my iPOD in order to suit my requirements. I browsed a number of products and figured this one as the best suitable and i don't regret my decision to purchase this. It protects my iPOD at all times and helps me watching video's without any pain on my hands. I removed one * from the rating because the cover slot is not big enough to fit my FM transmitter (which is like an interface used for charging iPOD).A must for every one with iPOD classic.
I got this camera for christmas, I was very excited to take pictures and e-mail them to other people. Unfortunatley this cameras pictures never turned out on the computer. this camera said that it could hold 128 pictures but it could really hold about 20 unless you wanted your computer to freeze when downloading them. After about the first two months i gave up on the camera just in time for it to break. this is not a very good product that has low features. i strongyly suggest that you not buy it.
I purchased this adapter from this seller. Firstly, it was the wrong power setting, only 45W instead of the 65W which is sold in America. Secondly, the adapter which plugs into the computer was smaller than the orignial Apple adapter and cracked in only 4 months of usage. This product is being pawned off as a new power adapter, but is really just a refurbished adapter which is junk. I wasted 55 bucks on it, don't waste your money. Buy the adapter from Apple. Your extra 25 bucks will buy a product which may last years, instead of months.
It's ink. It's from Epson. It works very well. Minus a star because it is absurdly expensive. I am a professional photographer and I don't trust my prints to generic ink. If anyone has a recommendation of non-OEM ink that works as good or better than Epson ink, please reply!
I love these headphones. I was a skeptic at first when I looked at the reviews on this page. I do not agree with a lot of the people that said the bass is lacking they need to learn how to set up a custom EQ on their mp3 or if it gives an option check hip hop or louder bass. The headphones are great they fit like a glove. I have no regrets buying them and I didn't even realize that they include a sweet pair of furry ear pads (for the select fur models). The sound quality is great for a pair of 60 dollars headphones. Overall if you want a funky cool pair of headphones that your friends will drool over get the Skull candy they are a great buy or steel if you get them for the price they are now.
FRS radios are greatly enhanced walkie talkies of ten or fifteen years ago. While walkie talkies were for the most part short range kids toys, most FRS radios have about a two mile range, and actual practical uses. There are presently 3 major distinctions (price ranges) in FRS radios.1) The bottom of the barrel cost around 20-40 bucks. They have 14 different channels, and as long as there aren't more than 14 groups of people trying to communicate within a given two-mile radius they will serve your communication needs. If you are going camping where there aren't going to be a whole lot of people around, this category will work just fine without getting mixed up in other peoples' conversations.2) The next step up offers 14 channels and 38 privacy codes, which in layman's term results in the equivalent of 532 different channels. They can be used in a more crowded area without much interference from other people's radios. They are good for keeping in touch on the ski slopes or the beach on a moderately crowded day.3) The Motorola 6300 series is the top of the line. It's got 14 channels, 38 privacy codes, and three scramble settings. The scramble settings enable as close to a private conversation as can be achieved on a public radio band. Unless two (or more) radios are set to the exact same channel, privacy code, and scramble setting, clear communication is not possible. You and your group armed with Motorola T6300 series radios all set to the exact same channel, privacy, and scramble settings will have virtually uninterrupted communication, in even the most crowded of venues. The 6300 series is backward compatible with older less sophisticated radios. Simply turn off the scramble settings, and you will be able to communicate with older models.This particular model, the T6320, comes with extra features including a compass, barometer, alarm clock, and other bells and whistles may be more than you need. Such extras may come in handy for the outdoor enthusiast. For those just looking for the best communication device possible, these features may simply add unneeded complexity to the user interface, in which case the basic (Motorola) 6300 model may be more desirable and a little bit cheaper.I've used this radio during many jam-packed days on the (ski) slopes and it has never let me down. Though it is not waterproof, a little snow here and there has never hindered it's function.Bottom line:If you are a gadget freak, and do not need a radio that may get submersed in water, snap this one up without hesitation. Don't need the added features, but still want the best pure radio out there, go for the (Motorola) 6300. If you are just looking for something for the kids to play with around the house, one of the lower priced radios ought to do the trick just fine.
My friends are having a hard time when I tell them about the price I paid for this...but it is what I wanted and what the description said it was....very happy...will be ordering more in a few days...now that I know this is a good thing
I recently purchased this TV. Took it out of the box, turned it on, and it worked extremely well. As with most Toshiba TVs, the picture is very nice, especially for not being a flat screen TV. Also, it plays DVDs quite well. My only complaint is that the DVD tray ejects too slow for my taste, but it only takes a few seconds, just longer than most stand alone DVD players. The DVD player can also be noisy at first when the disc begins to spin. The remote that comes with the TV is set up quite nicely, and the buttons glow in the dark, which is a nice feature, however, you cannot read what the buttons do, just see them. One thing I was surprised at is Toshiba actually provides batteries for the remote. Nothing major, but a nice touch.Overall, for the price, you get a nice combo TV. It has the excellent picture quality that most Toshiba TVs have, and the DVD player that is bundled with it works very well. You cannot purchase a nicer stand alone 19&quot; TV and a seperate quality DVD player for a better price than this TV. I highly recommend it.
Before I purchased the Terk AM antenna, I read a lot of the reviews, both positive and negative. I decided to take a chance because in the area I live I need as much reception help as I can get.Is this product perfect? No, it has a drawback or two but it is easily the best product I have purchased so far to help with the reception problem. It is intended to make stations clearer. That is what it does. And it does it well.Positives: Ease of use. Take it out of the box and you are ready to go. I did not use the wire connector. Still works well. The bigger positive is that it does its job. My wife was amazed at how well we were picking up stations.Drawbacks: You might have to occasionally move it to find a better signal. We find that a couple of times a night, it has to be repositioned. Not really a big deal though. Secondly, it does take a little bit of practice to know exactly where to position it in relation to your radio, other electronic devices, etc.
If I had read reviews of this product before buying it, I would've saved myself a good couple of hours. It starts with unsecured wireless enabled, with easy default user and password, so be careful to secure it quickly. Also, if you disable the wireless, you have to do a factory reset to get it connected again. The default timeout for DHCP is too low, and there is apparently some sort of problem with a computer trying to refresh its IP (doesn't work, and seems to cause the router to reboot). The router will mysterious reboot for no reason with only one computer connected running virtually no load.The one redeeming factor of this router is that it can do whitelist MAC filtering which I wish the other vendors would do with their low end routers. Needless to say, this one was returned and RMA'd back to the manufacturer. I'm now trying out a Netgear.
This little transmitter is quite powerful, I don't live in a huge metro area but there are plenty of stations around and this will "step on" them. Of course it won't completely overpower most of them, it does take a decently strong station to "step on" this transmitter. The sound quality is good, I'd liken it to a good tape deck. I've used the Belkin products before and this is much better, the Belkins on an open station were weak at best. This transmitter is even stronger than my Sirius receiver's transmitter. If you have no option but to use an FM transmitter this is a good one to go with, especially given the low price.
Ok, so I just received the player in the mail and right off the bat, I started noticing problems: first I had an incredibly hard time opening the battery door, it's as if iRiver wants to keep a secret in the compartments or something (I had to use a piece of rubber to press against the door to open it). Then the earphones...for the longest time I couldn't figure out why the right one was longer than the left one. My biggest gripe though, was with tech support: I called the number (1800-399-1799) about 5 or 6 times and everytime all you would hear was a busy signal. So I tried the internet, which answered my earphone question. However, I just registered the player today, and on the page where it offers various links to more info and FAQs on the iFP-190T, all of those links gave me a 404 Error-page cannot be found. What the F*ck?! I mean, to my understanding this is a "good" product, but if the support sucks ass, then what's the use of having it?
Unless you think they'll finally get lucky and produce something that doesn't fail regularly, stay away from Dell. Their laptops fail and they don't always fix them. Mine failed twice with 12 months of purchase and this last time they failed to fix it and blew me off. And I paid for 3 years next-business-day onsite service, yet they refuse to provide it and I've been calling them for 8 days. This is not support. This is screwing users for more money still bailing on them. Don't buy DELL anything.
I thought that I would have to throw away old my Palm Tungsten T due to the battery not being able to maintain the charge. Then I ran across this replacement battery for sale (and what an amazing price!!!) and decided to replace it myself. Even though it is not mentioned in the description, it does come with a tiny screw driver and instruction on how to replace your battery. I had the battery replaced within 5 minutes. After the initial charge of 3 hours, my old Tungsten T is brand new again!!!! Plus, the battery has a higher mAh (I can't remember but I believe it was 1000 or 1100 mAh) than the original 900mAh battery. So, it will keep the charge a little longer than the original. I've been using it for over a couple of months without any issues.I highly recommend this battery!The only thing I didn't like was the cost of shipping ($15.98 to Canada) for such a small item. However, the cheap price of the battery offsets this high cost of shipping.
The picture does not represent the actual item but I did receive a power supply the met the specifications in the description. It is very quiet and so far it has worked perfectly with no problems.
This floppy drive is the best I have ever owned. It never fails and does all it claims and more. Even if you have never used one you will be happy that you chose this one, you will never be sorry.
As I only use this product for loose papers, it functions perfectly for my needs. I have not needed it to prop up books, so I cannot comment on its abilities in that area.This copy holder does not move well. My desk is small and I move quickly from project to project. It would be helpful if I could shift the copy holder without having to worry that it is going to collapse. Since the stand does not click into hold the copy holder upright, if I am not careful and try to move it - or heaven forbid, bump it - it collapses.The end of the world? Oh, no. And it does what I need it to do - hold papers for transcription. I do wish I had spent a little more money for a better quality product.
RCA has a lower grade model(ANT301) that has a slightly better performance than this one. I bought this model based on performance specs provided, only to end up using ANT301 again. I feel I wasted my money on this one.
For the price this is a remarkable lens. I really like the focus and the sharpness. I use it on a D200 and experienced great results. A must for the price conscience consumer who wants all the quality he can get for his bucks.
So far I haven't found a clip that this thing won't play. On my previous RCA, any burned movie would play for about 1-2 mins before freezing up, but this thing knows no boundaries. Plays, DVD->AVI's on CD perfectly even though it takes it about 10 secs to start up, patience is the key.However, when I first got it out of the box, the componet connection would not output any video, so I hooked up my regular RCA jacks, got to the menu and switched the output to componet. Now it works brilliantly.
Aged white plastic kit, as mentioned, it's pretty self-explanatory. Pickup covers, knobs, switch and trem bar tips, and yes, the trem cover is single-ply, mint green. It surprised me the first time I ordered this kit, but I've used several and knew what to expect. Your guitar is worth the OEM accessories.
The first one failed, didn't read DVDs and would not eject. I sent it back in under warranty and the replacement did the same thing. What a junker. I've had all kinds of Onkyo equipment in the past and it was all top quality. Not this piece.
I checked many stores in the US and abroad, but couldn't find a this item anywhere. Everyone told me they couldn't be purchased. Thanks for helping me out.
Works perfectly on a 3 D-Cell Maglite provided that a US penny is used between the flashlight's spring and the last AA battery.The label on the shells say for NiMH batteries, but, I am using regular Energizer alkaline AA's.I also replaced the factory installed incandescent light bulb on the Maglite (circa 1995) with a Dorcy 41-1644, 40 Lumen 4.5 V to 6 V LED Bulb.The Maglite works perfectly, and it's saving money, as D cells are expensive.
Note that this addresses specifically the Digital Concepts brand battery - not the battery line for Olympus or any specific distributor. I purchased a supplemental battery for my Olympus camera. The battery was a Digital Concepts battery. After 4 months, it stopped charging. The charger indicated that there was a problem. While it registered 100% charged with the camera, the battery would lose the charge within hours, despite the camera being off. I spoke to the distributor who sold the battery who indicated that they can only offer 30-days and then I needed to speak to the manufacturer. I had no luck attempting to reach Digital Concepts directly. Many companies offer replacement Olympus batteries. Make sure you check the specific manufacturer for your battery before you purchase it.
I read the reviews, as I always do, here on Amazon and at epinions before buying this little subwoofer!I just could not ignore the value + performance in one package. And with free shipping from Amazon, why not?Took some tweaking right out of the box to get it just where I needed it! I was shocked to see how little I had to turn up the volume level to get a nice atmospheric feel to the sound. It took total 45 minutes out of box to get it where I need it. I do recommend plugging into the outlets of your receiver so you don't have to manually turn the subwoofer on and off!I don't have to have a big-time bump that vibrates the house. I was just looking for that extra bass feel to make the digital TV shows and movies pop!And it outright fits the bill without straining at all!Do yourself a favor - get this before Sony reads all these great reviews and starts charging more for this gem!
Received this radio on Mon., 2/1. Have played it about 3 hrs per day for 4 days on both FM & AM bands. Overall I am very impressed with the radio's signal strength and the sound quality. I was able to receive signals from NC, Conn, and Chicago in the AM band during the evening and night hours from South Jersey. The FM local radio stations come in loud & clear with good stereo separation. The controls are easy to understand. It has features you wouldn't expect to find on such a small radio. It weighs approximately 2 oz. and can fit into the palm of a small hand. You can store 5AM and 10 FM stations. (FM1 and FM 2 bands). It has an automatic off feature that shuts off the radio after 90 minutes. You can over ride this feature by holding in the on button for several seconds until the clock ICON disappears in the LCD display. It has a DBB, base boost for added base, a battery signal strength meter, and continuous station display. When you press the volume up or down buttons, a digital readout of the volume level is displayed in the LCD. It has earbuds and a 2ft long cord which serves as the FM antenna. I would prefer headphones, but this is not possible due to its small size. The radio fits very easily into a shirt pocket. For best FM reception, I recommend that you let the earbud cord hang all the way out, & not fold it up in a pocket. This radio has PLL tuning, which stands for Phase Lock Linear. This tuning is found on much more expensive radios. Example, my Sangean World Band radio (shortwave) has PLL, & it costs almost $200 when new. This is what accounts for its sound quality and signal sensitivity. Several reviews commented on its excellent battery life. After more than 12 hours, the meter shows a full strength battery.I am a very particular person when it comes to sound quality, & for the money I think this is a very good value. The only negative that some may have is the earbuds which tend not to be too comfortable if not placed exactly right into the ear for some people. Other than that, you should be very pleased with this radio.
After seeing the Mustek DV5200 for $129.95 in Las Vegas, I thought I'd try Buy.Com (as they advertise they have things for less). In reality, AMAZON.COM had it for LESS!! The product is amazing: digital pix, 5.0 Megapixels, + digital movies. Only problem was MUSTEK does NOT include an SD/MMC card with purchase (cheapo's!!!), and the instruction manual did not specify WHAT SD/MMC card to purchase. After taking the camera to a couple of camera stores, I found out the 1 GB SanDisk SDSDB-1024-A10 is the best bet. I found the SanDisk for $180 in one place, $99 in another, and only $69.99 at AMAZON. Amazon wins again with low prices (AND free shipping and NO TAX)! As far as batteries go, it only needs 2 AA's (and you could use rechargeables but why risk it?). I've yet to use it, but I have no doubt (having purchased a MUSTEK DVD Portable Player a year ago) that it will perform as expected, at an amazingly affordable price, with the Mustek quality I'm accustomed to.
I purchased this in order to contain my large mp3 and mpg collection when I moved from a desktop to a laptop. I did not want to kill my laptop by storing all of my media files on it. I just stored all of my mp3's on here, and when I run iTunes, I have never had any problems with playback. However, there are some occasional issues when I play a video from this external hard drive on my computer. Every now and then, it skips, but overall, I am extremely pleased with the fact that I can store all of my media files on here and play them, through the USB with minimal interference on my laptop. Just as a side note, one of the reasons I purchased this external hard drive was because it had an independent power source. I was wary of buying a hard drive that claimed it could get sufficient power from the USB. I have never used an external hard drive like that, and was not interested in trying it.The reason that it gets 4 stars as opposed to five is because it is a little too loud. First of all, when turned on, it will emit a high pitched whine that can get extremely annoying if the music is not turned on loud enough (I usually turn the music up if I can hear the whine). Secondly, I keep it on the floor (the USB cord is a little short, but entirely workable), it causes a vibration that gets annoying rather quickly if you like to have your feet on the floor.So one the whole, I would recommend this product. The transfer speed is fast. I have witnessed this considering when I update my iPod, the songs stored on this hard drive are sent through the USB into the computer, and through the USB which updates the iPod; and I have not noticed any differential in speed from this set-up as opposed to all the songs stored on the hard drive. The fault of this drive (the high-pitched whine) is only an issue for me when I leave the hard drive on and am not listening to music. My conclusion, this is good product, with only minor faults.
There is no reason to pay astronomical prices in ridiculous stores for CAT6 cables. The Cables To Go ones that I ordered work like a charm.
Bought this phone for my MacBook Pro since there are not a lot of support for the Mac on VOIP and Skype. Tried a Linksys but they do not even acknowledge Apple. Downloaded the latest version for the Mac and it works like a charm. Crystal clear conversations with no echo or any problems in getting it setup. Thank-Heavens for the ease of setting up devices on an Apple. This one is a No-Brainer. Buy It!!
I have had this unit for 4 months now. All of a sudden, no picture, no sound. 7 flashes from the power indicator LED - that's it. Panasonic has scheduled a repair technician, but a month wait for the backordered part? Others have described a faulty power supply unit. I can't help but wonder if it takes a month to get the part - what arre they using to build the current TV's? I would really look around for another brand knowing what I know now. Sure the picture is nice, but NO picture? Tought to recommend based on my experience so far.
We used other cookers over the years and decided to buy one of a little higher quality. We should have done this along time ago. Fit and finish is great. Built well. One can tell that it will probably be the last one we will have to buy. I guess I am just a slow learner when it comes to pressure cookers.
I purchased this filter after a coworker was reprimanded for working on a plane with no filter on their laptop screen.I must say I'm impressed with the results so far. I can still work on a plane and not have to worry (much) about someone seeing confidential information. If someone is standing directly over your shoulder, they can see your screen. If not, then the filter does it's job and it looks as though you're typing into an either gold or black screen (it's reversible!)It's very durable and can be easily removed and replaced with the tabs attached. I picked out my computer screen size, and the filter fits perfectly.Highly recommended.
I ordered this case for myCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Camerasand it worked pretty well. My only complaint could be that it is not deep enough. The lens rests on the bottom of the case. I fixed this by using some of the extra foam to line the bottom. Once, it got some iced-tea spilled in it, and it was no problem cleaning it out. I just took out the foam pieces and dried them with a hair drier. Great product though.
I think this propretary ink is a money maker after the fact. The design of the publisher is somewhat prone to error and as I learn more about what is out there I went with the XlntIdea Nexis when I needed a replacement. Cheaper and to my surprise more reliable and enduring.
One word - eye watering (OK, that's two words)!My wife and I spent many months trolling every conceivable store in 3 counties, spending numerous hours standing in front of displays and doing side-by-side comparisons. We've probably seen every make and model of LCD or plasma commonly available in the consumer retail market. And while some of the more upscale (and way more expensive) Sonys and Samsungs might have an edge on this set, the Toshiba was consistently in the top 2 or 3 of every bunch we looked at.So when we came into a little unexpected money and got serious about making the plunge, we started doing some serious shopping and comparison and quite frankly, there was nothing we could see with our eye that would make a more expensive competitor a better buy than this set. And with Amazon's price $400-$500 less than local retail, no sales tax, and free shipping, it was an easy no brainer to make this our final selection.Ordering was easy, as it always is with Amazon. I passed on the extended warranties when my credit card company told me I get an automatic 1 year additional warranty just for using their card for the purchase. Eagle Global Logistics delivered the set. It was about 8 days from ordering until it showed up, and that was with a three day holiday weekend in between. The driver was alone so the "white glove" delivery was a little less that I expected, seeing as how I had to help unpack and set it up. But other than that, the logistics of getting the set to the house were painless.As part of advance prep, I upgraded by cable service to Cox Digital Deluxe and their combined cable box/DVR setup. We are movie fans and own quite a number of DVDs so I also wanted to update my DVD player with something that could do a good job upconverting to the higher resolution. After much research, I ordered and received the Oppo DV-981HD DVD player, $229.00 direct from the manufacturer. Amazon didn't have it in stock. Otherwise I would have ordered it along with the TV. I won't write a full review here except to say that if you do a web search on this gem and read all the glowing praise about the quality, sleekness, and capability of this beauty - trust me, none of it is exaggerated.I had all the components and cables in place and ready to go so once the delivery guy left, it took about 10 minutes to hook up the cable box via component video (more on this later), the DVD player via HDMI, digital audio to my Bose surround sound, and then go through the initial power-on setup of the TV.All I can say is "Wow!" The picture is so vibrant and sharp, it's almost too much - and that's from a seating position that is about 12 feet away. I read all of this stuff on the web that says 8-10 feet is the proper seating distance for a 42 inch display and any further than that and you can't tell the difference between HD and standard TV. All I can say is "That's a load of crap." I have 50 year old eyes and a less than perfect contact lens prescription and not only can I still easily see the difference at 12 or 14 feet, but I don't feel like I'm losing any of the immersive experience. Any closer than that and I'd probably be getting motion sickness!Trolling various AV sites I found some criticism of this set for supposed banding problems. Many attribute it to panels manufactured before late 2006. I don't know when mine was made but the display is pristine. Not a band in sight.Standard definition signals coming from the digital cable box via component video are obviously not of HD quality but still very, very good - certainly better than the 27" Magnavox CRT I was watching. The multiple zoom/stretch options are very helpful for getting just the right magnification to fill the display with sources using different aspect ratios. Many on-line comments try to peg each zoom type (TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, Natural, Full, etc), to content of a specific original aspect ratio. But I've found that it really depends on what you're watching as to which zoom type works best. And it's so easy to change with the Toshiba remote that I find when changing from one program to another, I'll usually quickly step through the different zoom options to find a better setting for the current program.Viewing HD content is magnificent, not surprisingly. I'm not a sports fan but I've found myself spending more time than I otherwise might on ESPN HD just for the wow factor. Some of my favorite viewing is nature/science/history type stuff so Discovery HD is a big plus for me and the beauty of this picture even has my wife watching with me.The Scientific Atlanta 83000 cable box provided by Cox has both component video and HDMI outputs. I only have one HDMI cable (thoughtfully provided by Oppo with the DVD player) so my initial setup was with the component video. But obeying the conventional wisdom that HDMI is the way to go, I tried out the HDMI connection from the cable box to the set by temporarily switching the DVD cable over. To my surprise, I wasn't that thrilled with the result. The picture almost looked artificial, plastic. My reaction might be akin to that described by some audio CD critics who think the resulting audio is too clean, that it lacks some of the natural ambient noise we are so accustomed to hearing in everyday life. Maybe the pure HDMI video feed was so clean that it just didn't look right. I don't know, but for whatever reason, I thought the video feed from the cable and DVR box had an aesthetically more pleasing quality to it using component video vs. HDMI. I didn't have a lot of time to really dwell on it. So maybe I'll do some more in-depth comparison later. But for now, I'm perfectly happy and content with this setup.But perhaps the most pleasant surprise was the DVD experience with the Oppo DVD player. I dropped Star Wars Episode IV in there and the opening sequences just about blew me out of my seat. It definitely brought back that rush experience I remember from 30 years ago when I saw it in the theater and that big battle cruiser came zooming over head. My son dropped in Finding Nemo and the colors were so vibrant and alive I'm not sure I can even find words to describe it.My Bose surround sound only takes a single coax digital audio input, to which I've connected the DVD player. So for now, cable broadcasts are listened to with the TV's built in speakers. Of course that will never approach a quality home theater audio experience but they sound very nice none-the-less, and will certainly satisfy those who don't have an upscale audio setup or, like me, are just waiting to add some capability to what they already have. In my case, I'll be adding an optical audio switcher and some optical to coax conversion that will let me run all my components, whether coax or optical, to the Bose.In the interest of fairness, I will say there are a couple of shortcomings. But these absolutely do not detract from my overall high level of satisfaction with this purchase. But these might be important to others, so here they are. Let me start by telling you I have a slight color vision deficiency (as do a great many men) so these observations are "colored" by my slightly skewed color vision, and also reflect my experience looking at the set "out of the box", with no adjustments for color, tint, contrast etc.First, detail levels and "pop" (can't think of a better word) definitely get muted in darkened scenes. Whereas a brightly lit nature scene has an almost 3D quality, like you could step through a window and join the action, darkened scenes are noticeably flatter and more 2D in character.Second, snow scenes tend to have a little bit of a bluish cast.Third, some channels have a little too much red in the flesh tones, but this seems to be on a channel-by-channel basis.I do know of the whole 1080i/1080p controversy surrounding this set and the way Toshiba advertises it. Even though the set displays a 1080p picture, the HDMI inputs are limited to receiving 1080i data, which is then up-converted to 1080p. Based on extensive web research regarding this distinction, I determined that this is a non-issue for our viewing material. Based on the many technical descriptions I've read of how existing film and video material is produced, and in particular the process of interlacing and de-interlacing it for display on a 1080 resolution screen, I just wasn't willing to pay several hundred more dollars to get a 1080p input capability. This truly is something the human eye will never see, especially for TV and DVD content. Gamers may have a different set of issues and having 1080p input could likely be a crucial factor for them. But I'm not a gamer and I'm long past the stage of life where I have kids wanting to connect a game console to my TV. I'll worry about the grandkids after I've got some and they are old enough to want to play video games at Grandpa's house. But that's still a long way off. By then I'll probably be able to pick up a 32" LCD with full 1080p capability for $195 and put it in the spare room for the grandkids.And lastly, this has nothing to do with the display quality, but the remote isn't very ergonomic. It's quite long (maybe 8 inches!), and the buttons you need most don't rest naturally under the fingers that you'd normally use to operate them. Getting to the channel up/down and volume up/down with a thumb or forefinger isn't too bad. But the number pad is located at the top end of the remote, quite a distance away from the channel and volume up/down buttons. So you have to do quite a bit of shifting and repositioning of the remote within your grip to reach the number pad when you want to jump to a specific channel. I found myself just dropping it on the sofa cushion, punching the numbers with my forefinger, and then picking it back up. The obvious answer would be to use the cable box remote, since that's where the channel change is occurring. But I'm trying to get the number of active remotes down to a reasonable quantity by programming one as a universal, and the TV remote seems to have the most capability to address that requirement. But even that has its own challenges since the Cable/TV/DVD mode switches are even harder to get to without additional remote gymnastics.But, if the worst thing I ever have to say about this TV is that the remote is a little awkward, I'll consider myself very fortunate and will settle back in the hopes of enjoying many years of outstanding TV and movie watching pleasure.If your not a videophile consumed with spec sheets, color calibration, gold-plated cables, decibel meters, signal-to-noise ratios, and all the other mysticisms of the audio-visual world, but are just looking for a reasonably priced HD set with an outstanding picture, and don't want to fear that you'll unpack it, watch it the first night and say to yourself, "Oh, this was a mistake", then I highly recommend this set for your first foray into the large screen HD experience.
Purchased this cable primarily for a laptop computer to connect to TV when traveling with the family. This provides excellent resolution on the TV without the high price of the "monster cables" recommended by many of your electronic stores. Save your money and still get a good quality picture with this cable.
I bought this few months ago from amazon via tiger-direct. Showed up in few days and since then I've been burning things non-stop.Since I had many computers, my backup was stored in different places, hard disks and CD-Rs. With this, I spent couple of days organizing all the backup and burnt everything on DVD+Rs. I must have burnt around 30 DVDs and not a single coaster... OK, one coster since the computer hanged on the 'verify' stage after the writing so it wasn't able to 'close' the disc properly. It doesn't play that coaster in a DVD Player (with TV) but working fine in a laptop dvd drive.I have no complains what so ever, and I'm not sure why the other person is complaining about changing the firmware. It works fine as is.Couple of things I've learned since then:- DVD+DL works fins as well (tried 2 of these)- DVD+R is adviced for the videos and DVD-R for the data, but they all seems to work fine is all formats. They also say that DVD+R is faster compared to DVD-R. So I always buy DVD+R and they work great.- I've tried this with Memorex, TDK, Sony discs and it works flawlessly.- Tried couple of Audio CD's as well (TDK brand) and it works greatI bought this for $49 and its great. Nothing could be better than this, except another DVD Burner with LghtScribe. More on that in another review.
Just got it today and took it out to experiment a little...the cheese grater is my favorite. Overall great value...cant wait to go to the grocery store to get some other things to try out with it :)
I used it on one cd which i thought it could fix,i was wrong,all it did is doom it to the life of an indoor frisbee,luckily,there was a trash can nearby!!!
Better product for less $$ and excellent quality. Returned the product from BestBuy as it was 50% more expensive and the cable did not look shielded. Needed the cable for daily work (telecommuting) without the hassle of wireless router.
I had this model for about 3 years and it worked great. Nice range and no detection from radar detector detectors(RDD), a must where I live. I felt safe when I was using it while driving. Now 3 years later, I noticed it only picked up the ka and k band when I was right on top of my states friendly officer using his radar. Thankfully I wasn't going too fast. I wasn't sure if it was a glitch or not.I reset it to factory specs and drove with it very cautously. I had a trip up to WV and tried to determine if it was working. No it wasn't. After passing more police with no alert I wasn't guessing they all had their radar off. Then a few of the posted radar alerts to tell you what your speed was, and nothing. So my unit stopped picking up the two important bands but would still pick up x band all day which initially made me think it still worked. Again I'm grateful I incurred no tickets finding it didn't work any more.So was it worth three years of safety, I guess. Considering the cost of the unit and no tickets for three years it probably worked out. But not knowing it wasn't working could have been real, real bad. Will I get another, probably but I'm not happy with it's life or the unsure feeling as to if it works. I will keep a real eye on the new one after three years when it gets there.
I've been using this APC for about a month no problem and just had to use it last night. There was a city wide blackout and everything in my house went out but I was able to keep using my comp and monitor fine. I don't have the software installed so I just use the UPS to quickly save and shutdown my system. It worked exactly as I expected even though I wasn't working on anything important.
The best ear buds I have ever used/owned. I bought a pair of these in 2005 and loved them. They still work great, but the cord was gettin a little rough so I bought another set.
This has been a great camera. The body is largely metal, so there are few plastic parts to break. The battery door is located on the bottom, so batteries can be swapped out even when the camera is mounted on a tripod.The lense is not interchangable, which can be a disadvantage for some, but it ensures that no dust can get into the shutter or behind the lense. I love the dial controls. There are enough dials and buttons on the camera so that the LCD display is not required for most camera settings.There are a few disadvantages to the camera. The shutter speed only goes up to 1/640, and the aperature only goes up to F11, however the aperature can be as shallow as F2.2. Also, as time has worn on, the light meter doesn't seem to perform as well in low light as when I first bought this camera. Don't get me wrong, though. It still does an excellent job. Better than most digital cameras.Overall, I have been quite satisfied with this camera.
We have the Black Rapid sling straps, which attach normally to the tripod screw. It works well, but I was concerned about ripping the screw out of the body if a heavy lens was attached. These little puppies hook up to the strap lugs, and then we attached our BR strap to it. Problem solved!
The ergonomics and comfort are truly wonderful. The loss of connectivity between the keyboard and the mouse is so common that you have to watch closely or you will miss a letter, a word, a sentence, etc. By the end of the day I am so frustrated with the keyboard and mouse I could smash them! My partner and I purchased the keyboard sets together. Both our desktop sets suffered, coincidentally, from the same connectivity failings. We returned the sets for replacements since we did not fathom that Microsoft could continue to sell such horrible pieces of hardware. We no longer risk buying microsoft hardward. All desktop products, laptop mice, and laptop keyboards sets and risers are purchased from another manufacturer. If you can find another ergonomic keyboard purchase it, it could not be worse than this product! If you buy this product, you are choosing between sore hands and wrists versus migraine headaches incalculable frustration. And, we paid [...] bucks for this junk. In sum, I hate this product!
I bought this card with my Panasonic camera as an Amazon recommendation and was terrible. The card works OK and is pretty reliable till now, but just for pictures. It is too slow for movies and I can record using it. I just bought another one (Kingston SD) and use this for other things. So, if you need a fast card, this isn't your option
The thin bladed ones both in parallel and the ones with each pin at a angle work in China. The only problem with American plugs in China is that one blade is wider than the other on American plugs (they are polarized), so the adapter gets you around that. Also, you won't find grounded sockets often in China. But, if you use an adapter you'll see the ground blade is shorter than the adapter so you can use an adapter to fit a three prong grounded plug into a two holed outlet. But it ain't exactly street legal.
I bought this paired with the Canon PowerShot SD1200IS and I couldn't have been happier. Fits the camera exactly as described and works like a charm. Tight, snug fit for the camera with a strong magnetic closure. Opens and closes quickly for easy access to the camera.
i got this item for $15 and it was well worth every penny.
Not the lightest, but light enough for the price.Very flexible for taking low angle shots due to removable center column that can be used horizontally and with legs angled very wide.Thumb detents for leg angle doesn't have as many preset settings as I would like, but that's a small issue (dropping it from 5* to 4*).
Cable was cheap at less than $4,but now I know why.It did not work on my Garmin Nuvi 255W.Bought one at Best Buy for $12 and it works fine.I guess "you get what you pay for" is still true.
Several recent upgrades and additions to two different home theater systems necessitated several new audio and video cables and speaker wire. The addition of a Bose Acoustimass 10 Home Theater System which of course has its own speakers wires and a Sony receiver with the option of surround back speakers necessitated some additional speaker wire to use with an older pair of Bose 301 Series III speakers.When it comes to quality in speaker wire I find the subject to be somewhat perplexing. To me, as long as the speaker wire clearly identifies the positive and negative cables and the sound comes from the speakers, its good speaker wire, leaving the quality aspect to the receiver and speakers that it's hooked up to. Obviously, to me, when it comes to purchasing speaker wire, you can do one of two things; spend an extraordinary amount of money or a reasonable amount of money depending on the name of the manufacturer.Since attaching Acoustic Research's AP1650 speaker wire to my Bose 301 Series III speakers in the surround back capacity, I've heard nothing but clarity of sound coming from those speakers when they're in use, leaving me to believe that this is very good speaker wire.Although I wouldn't say that this is a rave review for this particular product as I don't think that there is a great amount of difference in speaker wires with the exception of pricing; I would definitely have to recommend Acoustic Research's AP 1650 or any other &quot;model&quot; of their speaker wire as they seem to be the best when it comes to meeting the minimum requirement of marked wire and decent pricing! {ssintrepid}
Quick service, product was actually delivered before the promised date (was on backorder). Very nice tool selection.
I just received mine - from Amazon - a few days ago, and I have to say, it's fabulous. I comparison shopped in person, and the Sharp had the best picture hands down - blacker blacks, crisper images that were not blurred when displaying motion, and in general less eye fatigue - in a row of 8 32" LCD TVs, my eye preferred to watch the Sharp every time. Now that I've got it home I can't say enough good things about it. My setup is a Comcast cable box, and setup was a breeze - a 5-connector cable from the box (3 component video and 2 sound channels) and I was finished.Delivery was a snap. The delivery guys were cool when I explained to them that I needed to see the machine power on and deliver video and audio before I could sign for it. They understood that I would be sending it back if it had not worked. In fact, they helped me set it up. I recommend having your cable box in place and the cables ready to plug into the machine; it really took 5 minutes to get it out of the box and get a picture and sound. (Actually after that there was no setup left to do; I haven't really adjusted anything since then and the picture is great.)In terms of comparison shopping, Sony hypes their digital image correction technologies, but this set also has a good number of them, available in easy-to-access menus. The default settings are best, especially for watching in HD, but if you are watching a grainy old black and white movie, you can set the noise reduction to 'high' to remove the grain - it's amazing, it just disappears - and the color to 'monochrome' to remove pesky color artifacts. Likewise you can optimize for 'slow' motion, such as those HD nature documentaries that show deer grazing at sunrise at Point Reyes; or 'fast' motion such as an HD NASCAR broadcast.At the 32" size point, I compared Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Westinghouse, and JVC LCD screens, and the Sharp won. (This wasn't true for larger sizes or rear-projection TVs; Sony definitely seemed to have an edge there, but the 32" Sony LCD looked grey and washed out by comparison to the others.)I also used the DVI input to make this a computer monitor, just for laughs. The result: I immediately tossed my old Apple 20" monitor into the back room - no contest. This is now on my desk and it is my main monitor as well as main TV.Some other things I liked: It's light. The stand is on the TV when it's shipped, no assembly required. There's a nice back cover to route wires cleanly. The remote is easy to use.Finally, a couple of reviews incorrectly mentioned the speakers being detachable. They're not. You could never get them off, they are totally built in, permanently attached, fully integrated into the case of the TV.I'd buy this TV from Amazon again, my satisfaction is 100%.
Excellent quality.Easy installation (you can find step by step installation video on sanus website)Unbelievable range of motionFyi, this is my second wall mount purchase..... Same brand/model
I pretty much agree with all the positive reviews for the reasons they gave.Identical spare quick shoe plates (Slik #6014) costs $13-$30, so shop around!Hiking rugged rock trails does not wear out the rubber foot because right from the first I did the obvious modification:1) A heavy duty rubber crutch (walking cane) tip, available @ drugstores.2) From OSH hardware their auto parts type number 12 hose clamp. The kind with a metal strap that tightens with a screw.In 10 seconds I can tighten on or remove the tip with...3) 5/16" nutdriver kept in the backpack.While hiking, the smallest diameter bottom leg section is kept retracted. Because the next section is wider/stronger and supports trail climbing better.Which is why I have to remove the cane tip all the time. When shooting in order to extend the weak bottom section to get full height.
I'd stay away from this one. Issues with Windows XP SP2. Netgear does not seem to be able to get all the bugs out.I have one and have to reboot every few days just so it'll re-connect to my Netgear wireless router.
When I opened the package, two things immediately impressed me:1. The plastic filter box is exceptionally well made. In quality it is clearly head and shoulders above the filter boxes of the other brand filters that I have. This speaks well of B&W.;2. The filter. I don't know if you can call a filter a precision instrument, but if you can, this is one. It seems heavier, more substantial, than my other filters and the threads are well matched for my lens. No difficulty screwing it into place.The glass is free of any defects and is well coated. I expect this filter to have a very long, useful life.This is my first B&W; filter, but it will be the first brand I will look for should I be in the market for others in the future.
It truly looks like it was made for my macbook pro, beautiful design. I like the angle just fine and it is so much better than a flat stand.They just fell short in a few, important, areas.- The hole in the back, the one used for cord maintenance, isn't wide enough for my DVI monitor cable.- While there is now a cutout for the lid release, and it works...it should be wider and lower so I don't have to wiggle my finger in there to open it.So it looks hot...but functionality wise they just missed a few key points. Rain, if you're listening...use your products before you put them to market.
Have to disagree with previous poster - the Vialta Vistaframe is superb. I haven't seen any pixelation on my pix. I keep the frame on my desk at work and it is much admired. I love it to pieces. My only complaint is its price, when they eventually come down in price I'll get one for home use. Also the power-saving shutoff only kicks in after 2 hours which I think is too long.The reasons I bought this one over others were:* the card compatibility* it's stand-alone, no need to upload/download pix via computer* the size of its screen* the classic metal frame itself - doesn't detract from the pix, indeed when it's on you don't see the frame.Agree that a randomizer on the screenshow would be good, also would be nice to be able to specify how long the pics are on screen for.The only thing stopping me buying another for myself or as gifts for family is the price. Love it.
What a camrea! It is extremely user friendly and it takes excellent pictures. The large LCD view finder makes it much easier to see what you are capturing and the built in zoom works great. One word of advice, when taking a picture at full zoom, keep the camera completely still or the images appear "grainy"
This Jensen JamPack Portable Sirius Satellite Radio System is nearly the same as Audiovox Sirius SRS PNP2 Compatible with Audiovox Boombox and Home Kit. The Audiovox company owns Jensen.The PNP2 is a great unit and this one looks just like it, except it's a different color. Reports here at Amazon are that this Jensen JamPack works with the Audiovox Sirius accessories for the PNP1 and PNP2 receivers. The JamPack has all the same buttons and layout as the PNP2.So if you need a Booombox look for the Audiovox BB1 and if you need a home dock, look for the Audiovox Sirius SIR-HK1A or SIRHK1A right here at Amazon marketplace.
i got this speaker package about 2 weeks ago and i think its great i knew that the klh name may not seem good to some people but thats just because they never had any. I have 2 klh fronts model# 4231 floor standings. and a klh asw 10-120 suband all work well so i got this for my surround sound. it works well for movies and video games but i would not recommend them for music. But if youve never had anything but a little boombox i guess they would be good. Also the speaker wire is @#$! its about 24 gauge. But other than that these speakers shine.they are solidly built and well worth the money. and can handle power i have a 110 watt per chanell (110 divided by 2 for rear)reciever and they dont even flinch. BUY THIS PRODUCT i would also recomend a sub for this and the asw 10-120 is great. klh is a brand i would recomend most speakers to anybody and they can stand with some of the greats.My system: Teac-agv-8525 reciever Teac-pd-d2750 cd changer klh # 4231 fronts klh asw 10-120 sub klh #9005 suround system
PROS:1. Staples wanted $39.99, Amazon $22.992. It works just as well as the store bought item, I know sometimes with ink etc it doesn't have the same quality but that was NOT the case here.CONS:NONE!
Great Headset!!! It's comfortable and the sound quality is crisp and crystal clear. I kept bragging about it when I first received it. I would have people try them out. They work great with Skype or online also.
Was reviewing about the technology of HDMI for a while, and found that the materials of the HDMI cable is not so important, so I decided to get this cheap one instead of the others. And I am totally correct about what I have researched. The cable works prefectly. I have tried it on my PS3 (the only device I have HDMI output) against my HDTV. It runs without a problem on resoluttion 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (My HDTV does not support 1080p).The only reason I take away a star is I got a defect item, which is one end of the cable cannot be bend, or the signal will not pass. Fortunately, but HDTV does not need to bend the cable against the wall because the I/O is located vertically, so I can use the defected end on my HDTV. I found this issue when I plug the defected end to my PS3 which the cable must be bend 90 degree against the wall.
Yesterday, I received the Epson 890.SETUP IN UNDER 1/2 HOURWithin 1/2 hour, I had it hooked up and running. I have Windows ME and a Soyata 733MHz computer. (A Soyata is a Rochester NY company that assembles computers)RECOMMENDED BY A PROFESSIONAL PRINT EVALUATORI had been recommended this printer (the Epson 890) or the Epson 1280 (for larger print sizes) based on a co-worker's experiences with an Epson 870. She is a professional print evaluator and told me it was the best on the market. Not quite as good as traditional photos, but for a high mega pixel camera, almost indistinguisable to the amateur (which I am).LOOKS AS GOOD AS A PHOTOWell, she was right....WOW! I would be hard pressed to tell the difference in the prints it made, and I was using a photo created by a 1.2 MP camera. Either I'm easy to please or it was real good (Both, could be true).SETUP NOTESA couple notes about the setup... All very good.HUGE BOX FOR SHIPPING, BUT PRINTER VERY LIGHTThe printer arrived in a very big box, but the actually printer box wasn't that big. You had to lift a plastic covered piece of card board with all the small stuff (paper extensions, manuals, etc.) and underneath was the printer. You lifted two pieces of styrofoam and could easily grab the printer. It wasn't really that heavy. Despite the lack of weight it looks solidly built. None of the plastic housings bend when you handle it.SETTING UP THE PRINTER SIMPLEYou have to remove less than ten peices of very visible blue tape used in packing. It leaves no sticky residue, so this was a cinch. (Don't forget the stuff in the inside too.)QUICK START WELL DONEThe quick start guide was huge, but well illustrated. I did find it a little confusing on how to put the back paper holder extension in place. As I'm a former mechanical engineer, they might want to work on that a bit. However, once I got the orientation right, it went together simply.DOES NOT COME WITH CABLES (OTHER PRINTERS DON'T EITHER)I hooked up the power and USB cable (It does not come with either USB or parallel cables). Ironically, I had ordered a USB cable, but it is being shipped later. Luckily another device I have (a CD burner) had the right size cable and I borrowed it. Following the instructions for PC was simple. The Macintosh instructions are there too.INSTRUCTIONS WERE ACCURATEIt told me how my computer was going to act and what to do accurately. The software installed seamlessly. There were 3 or 4 photo programs included and I just picked one to use. Mind you have have about 3 already installed on my computer as it is.RESULTS WERE EVERYTHING I EXPECTEDIt came with a roller attachement and paper for it, plus a couple more 8-1/2 X 11 sheets. However, I had some 4 X 6 epson paper on hand that I had used on my other printer. When I used this on this printer, it was phenomenal. Granted, Epson most likely optimized their printer for their paper. They did a good job. It was like night and day from the output I received from my other printer which at 1440 X 720 dpi, was no slouch.The print was on Epson 4 X 6 photo paper. You would be hard pressed to tell the difference from a tradition photo.P.S. This review was before I had used Kodak's One Touch to better Pictures. Please see my Kodak Paper review prior to making your paper buying decision. I was really impressed with what Kodak did to make their paper work with this printer.
Own a Palm TX? Avoid this at all costs!As others have noted, and as documented on the Palm support forums, this cradle has a major incompatibility with the Palm TX. It will cause the Palm TX to lockup, requiring a soft reset (using the reset hole on the back). There is unfortunately no solution, and no predicting when the lock will occur. Sometimes, after one HotSync it will lock, sometimes if the computer is placed into sleep and then reawakened, other times just sitting there.Palm has a patch on their site that supposedly fixes this problem, but it actually makes matters worse - with the patch installed, the TX will lock when not even docked. DON'T install the patch!Interestingly, the problem appears to be a hardware design flaw of the cradle itself. If you plug the TX into the included connector, and NOT the cradle, no problems! I suspect it has something to do with the silly LED light that always stays on - perhaps a static discharge problem.
This kit has every thing! Very impressed with the quality of supplied conectors that are keyed to prevent mis-wiring. The supplied fuse is a modern spade with it's own holder.Perfect for a motorcycle or a car with a visor mount.
I do like this monopod. I have never owned one before, but do like the extra stabilization that the fold down foot provides. I also like the fact that it comes with a shoe thing that attaches to the camera and clicks onto the monopod.
I should have known by the price, but these have quite cheap quality. I thought they would be at least like not-so-fancy ones you might get with an MP3 player, but not really. The sound quality isn't so good, but is bearable. What bugs me the most is they keep falling out of my ears, probably mainly because they have no cushion padding.If all you want is a cheap pair of earbuds for sitting there and don't care much about sound quality, then these might be fine for you.
The same 16 gauge wire for 100 ft, would costs double in BBuy. If anybody thinks they are getting double the quality buying them, they are no doubt taken for a ride. A copper cable is a copper cable, unless you use these to wire your home grown cyclotron.
I normally do not write reviews, but I had to say something about this indispensable product.I won't be going to get my eyebrows waxed nearly as frequently now that I own this! It's the ultimate brow grooming tool! I can remove unsightly facial hairs (specifically those under my eyebrows) in seconds. It is so much quicker and economical than going to a beauty salon. I like this groomer because it does not irritate my skin like tweezing and waxing does. When I tweeze, for instance, I often snag the skin along with the hair, or I am unable to grab the tiny hairs. But with the Panasonic groomer, that is no longer a problem!I also love the packaging and pink color. It comes with a cute sparkly pink protective lid (not shown in the Amazon pictures), which makes it more fashionable and cute. The slim size makes it easy to slip into your cosmetic bag or purse.The other great feature is the eyebrow combs, which allow you to trim eyebrow hairs to the same length. You can choose the length based on which comb you use. This is a great for me because some of my brow hairs are longer than others.I would recommend this product to every woman, especially those with sensitive skin, little time, or to give as an affordable gift.
its a good product for the price its offered for... works well...
Bougth this product as a replacing for DIR-615. No more bottlenecks,buffering and slowness. Also able to use all security features of Network Magic with DIR-655
I just wanted something that I could plug my iPod Shuffle into soI could listen to music while working in the garage. Don't likebeing attached to those earphones all the time.Anyway, for the money, this little box can't be beat in my opinion.Runs on AC or battery. Does just what it says it does.Comes with a small pouch and the audio cable to connect directlyto the iPod.
Replaced the 1 GB RAM in my Dell XPS Gen 1 laptop (Single core processor/Win XP Pro SP3) with 2 x 1 GB modules. The latency of the modules matched the original RAM. The installation took about 5 minutes and the system recognized the new amount of RAM on the next system start-up. These modules were significantly cheaper than offered by Dell or anything else I could find from what I consider a reputable retailer (local/on-line). I noticed a significant improvement in the performance of Adobe Photoshop Elements. I highly recommend these modules.
I would tell anyone who bought the large single trumpet case to buy this strap as well. I recently switched from a slimline single case to the full sized case when the zipper broke on the slim one. The advantage to the larger case is that music fits in the side pocket and that mutes fit inside the case instead of in the outside pocket.The disadvantage to the larger case is its size. The backstrap is essential for toting this bad boy around. The attachment points/balance of the strap take a little getting used to, but is not a big issue.
PC download was easy and it is the best universal remote we had so far.
I bought this adapter about three weeks ago.Last weekend when I moved my laptop, the flip up piece broke off.I really didn't put much pressure on it, so I would recomend staying away from this model.Get one that doesn't have flip up parts.
I was looking for a DVD player that my kids could use in the back seat of a car. Unfortunately, the volume is so poor, the kids could not hear the movie from 2 feet away.Other than the sound, the player works great. If you are looking for a DVD player to use with headphones or in a perfectly quiet room, this is the player for you. If you are looking for an in-car DVD player without headphones, look for another player.The player does setup easily but if you need a manual, this one is the worst I have seen.
I bought this lens about a year ago and I was surely disappointed with its performance. Images are not sharp at all, or at least not as expected. It is an o.k lens for snapshots.
Shipping Was Fast! Got It The Next Day! Item Great! I been shopping around for good headphones without breaking the bank these little babies rock!! The bass is great!!!! All my music sounds 10x better honestly better then my skullcandy buds, I would recommend highly
This battery grip is a great help for increasing the number of pictures you can take without having to stop to recharge you batteries as often. I like the increased solidity of the combination with camera body and the fact the weight helps me keep the camera more steady. I have had battery grips for all of my Canon bodies. This one is a little more expensive for the same features. Amazon had the best price I could find and sent it out quickly, packed well. The grip is not necessary to get great pictures with the 5D, but for me, it increases the "keeper" shots and gets me through a photo shoot without having to worry about batteries.
This case fit my computer snug. However, the zipper broke and I have a hard time opening and closing.
The setup on this was kind of a pain and it wouldn't let my wireless connections connect to the Internet without a lot of fiddling. When I was looking for solutions to the problem I found that it was a very common problem and that there are a lot of forum discussions dedicated to this exact thing. After a few hours I eventually got everything working, but the dang thing still needs to be reset every couple of weeks because it loses wireless connections. So, it's good when it works, but it certainly is not "great".
I was very hesitant when I bought this lens for my dx7440 camera. I didn't think it would work. However when I tested it I was amazed! It definitely does what it is suppose to do, and made the picture a wide angle picture. It evens bows at the top and bottom like a traditional slr wide angle lens would do.4 stars because it is not to god at pictures indoors without natural light. Made them very dark, but this is the type of thing you really use in an outdoor setting anyway for landscapes and other stuff.Even came with a lens bag.
I gave these 5 stars because the price of $6 !! They are somewhat heavy on the bass side but thats ok with me since its not overkill and you can always adjust the bass with an EQ. I did not read any of the reviews before buying them as they were cheap enough, but now im amazed at how good they sound. I wont tell you these are great, just letting you know they are a good to try. I also liked the KSC75's which for a few $$ more are another great buy and sound better but are clip-on (over ear) style.
This was just what I was looking for. I've owned Onkyo in the past, and was very satisfied. So far, no reason to think this receiver will be any different. It's perfect for my small apartment.
This cable is doing a fine job of connecting my iPod to my car stereo. I had a more expensive cable doing the job over the last year, but after sitting in the car for a year, the shielding deteriorated and the sound started to get all screwy (technical term).As far as this one is concerned, it sounds just fine (which is a big deal for me) and it's very flexible, which is a plus. Whether it can withstand more than a year in a car is yet to be proven, but initial quality is very good.I recommend.EDIT 2011:...and it lasts in a car directly in the sun for years as well. Just thought I'd add that.
The screen always looks streaked even after repeated cleaning. yes, you have to turn to a clean side, but even then there are streaks... However, be careful if spraying Monster directly onto your screen, due to misting spread. The surrounding plastic display on my TV appears to now be permanantly damaged. Guess you can't use it on the whole tv, just the screen.
The camera has the virtues and vices of the APS system--It is small and convenient to carry, has multiple picture size options, and is easy to use. But I am very unhappy with the picture quality compared with my ELPH LT Sport. The pictures are a bit blurry in comparison. It may matter to some that when you remove a film cartridge, the roll is set to &quot;exposed&quot;, so you can't switch film speeds without sacrificing the remaining shots on the roll being removed. Not an awful camera, but not the best. I purchased this camera to replace my stolen ELPH 370, and am less satisfied with it than with my older camera.
The AT-PL120 works like a charm.It takes a little getting used to doing everything manually but I'm getting the hang of it.The only fault I find with it is the length of the Audio connectors. Three feet isn't very long. I had to buy an RCA coupler to add another 3 feetI researchd many turntables before I hit on ths one. I checked all of the specs. EXCEPT One. The dimensions. My previous turntables was in a drawer in a table next to my computer with the connections through the back of the drawer. Three feet was enough. This turntable is larger in height and width and does not fir in the drawer. This was the reason for getting a longer audio connection. I read all of the previous reviews and new that the cable was short but it fit with the old turntable. No problem with good old Yankee smarts.Over all I'd buy another one when this one wears out. Hopefully it wont.
Well, after reading all the great reviews on these headpohones, I decided to give them a try. As I feared, they are a gimmick. These headphones have a vibrating thing that sits on the back of your neck. While it's designed to simulate the heavy bass of a real home theater system, it ended up making me shake my head; both uncontrollably and because I feel like such a sucker for purchasing these things. The shaking mechanism produces no actual SOUND of bass, just a rythmic pulsing. Sounds cool? It isn't. And to top it all off, the headphones are rather uncomfortable. I don't recommend these for long listening sessions, but their bulky, clumsy design makes them difficult to walk even a short distance with, so sitting down seems to be the only venue for listening. To be fair, however, these headphones produce some fairly decent sound. Midrange sound seems almost absent however, and everyhing seems to have a slightly high pitch to it. With the VMSS bass system turned off, the drivers still manage to produce some decent bass, but not enough that I'd justify the $... price tag, and the so-so mid and high range sound is nothing to die for either. And for the aesthetically-conscious teen like myself, these headphones look absolutely horrid. I don't think I'd walk around with them unless I was in my grandmother's nursing home. In short, if you want to buy into a gimmicky product, then go ahead and purchase the Brain Shaker Extreme headphones, but if you're like me, and you want a pair of portable, decent-sounding 'phones, look elsewhere.
Samsung GX-10 is an excellent DSLR (if not one of the best)on the market, technologically and value-wise. Based on Pentax technology, this modfied DSLR is full of technical options only available in higher-priced cameras. The solid (sealed construction) feel of the camera should be an added asset. I recommend this camera to anyone, including serious photographers.
Cable works excellent. I was worried at first that there would be slow data transfer at first because of the length(50ft), but it performs great for me. Highly pleased.
I bought my 78 year old computer illetrate mother a laptop so she could communicate with her 17 grandchildren. She was very happy with it except for the fact that she's always tethered to the cable modem. So I decided to get her this router and had it sent to her house and to my surprise it was already up and running when I got there. I asked her who installed it and she said, "I did. I opened the box and followed the instructions."I'm still scratching my head.
my order arrived 03.25.09,... 15 minutes later i ordered a second pair for my son! that's it in a nut-shell. they will need a "break-in" period as decribed by others, but if you know speaker/sound driver characteristics that's a given. i'm 53years old and an audiophile since age ten. as a teen i was investing in high-end stereo equipment while my peers were buying "boom-boxes". that said, these are the best sounding head-sets i've ever heard granted you get your tone setting dialed in,...ENJOY!!!!!ps: if you're considering the "z-buds" beware those are a great concept, but poor execution. i purchased two pair and both had intermittent shorting. one set had a faulty volume module, the other a faulty mic/ switch. the sound was okay at first but...
I have 6black and white ones-the wired ones-the black and white ones with audio-- were purchased in assorted locations for approximately 40.00 each----and I also tried out and returned many other brands that were much much more expensive(the picture quality sucked)-----the LOREX BRAND are excellent cameras-clear crisp pictures(and definately handle the 40 below weather and the 100 degree plus variations where I live)----and work reasonably well at night with the least amount of light needed-----I have had the black n white as well as 1 of the color ones(the color is great for daytime only-looses all video at night) up for at least 2 years- they work no matter what- mine have views all around my house- and I added lorex multi view quad processor-9 camera capability--and bought a basic 14 inch tv/vcr to hook them up to,I have the tv on sequence and let it run all the time near my regular tv- so I know whenever anything may be out there--and grin-- that includes my cats--wandering around--wonder if they ever wonder how I know they are there when I strut out and pick em up!!!heheh!!I have the absolute highest regard and thank you for LOREX-- and the fact that they make quality affordable for we simple people--oh ya__I hooked it all up by myself!! and ya ah am a girl!!!excellent equipment.wireless isnt my thing-- things interfere with the video transmittions--kinda like the old cell phones.
I got this camera and tried it out a couple times, in varying light conditions, and every time the pictures were worthless--you could hardly tell what they were of! When the object of the picture was a person you could barely tell who they were, and everything was terribly blurry. I was so disappointed with this camera and had to return it--save yourself the frustration and get a better camera!
I hung two surround speakers with this product. Each speaker was around 7 or 8 lbs. Installation was simple. Definitely mount these brackets to your wall studs. I recommend having another person to help hold speaker while tightening the set screws with the (sometimes cumbersome) allen wrench they provide in the parts bag. Use a better tool if you got it.No problems with this product. Will buy again if i upgrade to 7.1 surround.
I like the plug in on the side rather than from the top. Makes the cords less visible. Would recommend it.
THESE EARS ROCK....I have been through 3 pairs in 3 months and this is my 4th and final set. Fit, External Sound Blocking, Weigh and durability, all 100%. I use them for working out, and they are put through the paces for sure. Honestly, if you buy any other pair, your just putting off the inevitable, buy them now.ScottPhiladelphia
I bought this because I tried another monitor, and it had an input lag issues that made it unusable to me (I'm sensitive to that sort of thing). I am a perfectionist, so I decided to pop some extra money for quality. Well, I have to say: I think Sony really does deliver outstanding quality with this product.Pros:- Great color reproduction.- Great panel uniformity.- 0 Input lag.- Light-up touch-sensitive panel controls are awesome.- Great for gaming! If you are playing games in 4:3 resolution, this monitor scales amazingly. No jagged edges like older LCDs, and you have the option to stretch to full-screen, stretch to 4:3 (e.g. for 1024x768, where it has to stretch it to 1600x1200), or display at original resolution pixel-for-pixel. I play FPS games and the response time of this LCD is great.- Tons of settings (this is good for power users that want to do things like change the level of the backlight).- Auto contrast/brightness adjustment (this is just plain cool. When you turn on the room lights in the dark, you can see it get brighter to compensate).-Ability to turn off extra-bright Sony logo (bright LEDs and logos on perfectly good products can be a pain. Glad Sony lets you turn the lit Sony logo off!).Cons:- No height adjustment.- No component or HDMI inputs. So, if you want to hook your XB360 up to this baby, that's going to be a problem. I believe you can get an HDMI-to-DVI converter, but you would have to then use the 1 DVI port for your XB360 and connect your PC to the D-Sub (of which their are 2). Why not 2 DVI and 1 D-Sub?The conclusion:I've seen a lot of reviews where people were talking about technical issues with their PCs and blaming it on the monitor (e.g. people who can't get the suggested resolution, having trouble with ClearType, etc). So, I had to write my own review because I strongly believe that this is the best monitor I have ever owned, and it is the best looking monitor I have ever used (and I have used my share).
It's my fault for trying to revive a printer that is almost 20 years old. The thing works fine, though - it just needed new toner. I ordered this toner about 8-9 months ago. I have barely used it - maybe printed a dozen prints since we installed it in late March and here we are, November and the toner is printing very faintly. It just drives me CRAZY that I wasted enough money on this toner alone that I could have bought a whole new printer. So, why did I spend so much on toner - because I've only had to replace the toner TWICE over the life of the printer and have gotten hundreds, if not thousands of prints out of each cartridge. So, naturally I'm thoroughly disappointed that I only got a dozen prints out of this one before it has started to go bad - thats an average of $9 per page. Time for this printer to go to the grave. Don't waste your money on this cartridge; I think they might all be re-built or something, but they are NOT the quality they used to be.
Save your money and buy this. Dont pay for monsters advertising......Have bought them many times after falling for all the hype. Nonsense, these are quality and a great value.
Filter works good and adequate build. I don't see anywhere close to $100.00 for this filter in the build. Value is questionable. Probably be just as well off with the mylar filter.
Very easy to set up (about 5 minutes). Average size, and works great! Accurate and consistantly reliable. Great buy for the price.
got what I needed when I needed it. I film services at church these are great for transferring film to disk have the lines to write on makes every thing easy. I liked the no shipping part, from amazon.
I'm restoring a 1949 Willys and needed a new side mount antenna. Those on eBay are expensive and these are getting hard to find elsewhere. I received my order very quickly and found that this is an well made antenna, looks exactly the way it should and will make a great addition to my car, which also sports a reproduction vintage radio. But that is another story!!DUAL SIDE MOUNT ANTENNA
I use this with a Mac Pro running Leopard (10.5) and have no serious complaints. Tracking and scrolling are great. It's very comfortable to use and has the right number of well-placed buttons for an experienced user. It connects quickly and reliably. I replaced the original rechargeable AA battery with a new one from Sony and get about a week of moderate use per charge, which works well for me.
My biggest concerns when buying this were:1) Does it work with Linux?2) Does it really meet USB 2.0 spec?Unfortunately, #2 is really hard to determine. After all, no one is going to advertise non-compliance. What started all of this was I have an old (3-years old is OLD?!!) Intel box that only has USB 1.0 on the motherboard. I am currently running Linux Fedora 9 2.6.26.6-79.fc9.i68. The previous 2.0 card (a cheapo) experienced a current overload and no longer functions after I connected a 250GB WD Passport drive. These drives depend upon the USB port for power. The WD drive has worked on every other box I have so I can only conclude that the original 2.0 card was either non-compliant or suffered an unusual failure.Sure I could have bought a card at 1/3 the price but I didn't think saving $10 was worth the hassle of needing yet another card.I would have given this card a 5-star rating but I reserve that for outstanding performance and am not cynical enough to think "works as advertised" is "outstanding". This card works fine with Linux and I have connected up to three WD drives simultaneously without a single disappointment.
This frame overall is decent and has a good display but, ultimately, its the software controlling it that detracts from the overall package.A few cons of it :- Jpeg reader can not read all Jpeg types which means that some pictures (maybe 10% of the jpegs out there) get a "Picture can not be displayed" message instead of the image.- There is no "random" function. Pictures display in date order. There's no way to adjust what order the pictures display in. A setting that allowed for Random, Date, Alphabetical, Forward/Backward would add tremendously to this product.- There is no "Repeat" feature. This means when the frame hits the end of the images, it just locks up, and must be turned off and then turned back on to continue functioning. Even the auto-off feature does not turn this off once it has locked up, so it will stay on until you manually go cycle the power.If it had the above features, which are standard features of the slideshow feature of nice programs such as AcDsee, then the frame would be perfect. As it stands, the product is incompletely developed.
I recently bought this CD-Walkman. Sony has again maintained its standards. The player runs for few seconds and loads the song into its memory and then plays from it for 3 mins, the motor stops for this time, this helps the CD player to be skipfree and conserves the Battery. This is a excellent idea implemented by Sony. Several reviews remarked about its usability, playing-software etc., but being a software professional I find this software excellent. The buttons are bit tricky to use mainly the radio button. Believe me I was initially searching them badly but when I found it I couldn't control laughing myself. And once you are used to it you will realize why they have designed this way. Its really skip free I even wagged it and the song was playing uninterrupted. Regarding MP3 it even goes into folders inside a CD. I'm giving 4 stars, as non-technical user will find the usability bit hard.
works very well with varying voltages. rugged design. very happy with product. arrived very fast and is a good product for the price
I purchased this head set for my boyfriend who works in manufacturing. He really likes this product because the lanyard works well for security purposes while working. The ear buds fit nicely in his ears and block out a lot of the loud noise from the machines he works with. He also states that the sound quality it great. He has told me time and time again that this set is the best he's ever had.
I bought it for the combination of cd/dvd player and the vcr as well as the television. I run it with cox digital cable and it is fine. Everything works as advertised, I've had no problems with the unit at all. I've had it over a year and no regrets.
I bought this product because of the reviews, styling and the price (around fifty dollars). It has excellent reviews, including an A- rating from iLounge. The speakers do not distort the sound, have good volume and more than enough bass for my tastes, and are really compact and good looking.One thing that you should be aware of is that when you connect an iPhone 2G, it shows the message "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone". Everything works, though, and it even charges the iPhone, but the message is a bit annoying.Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase. They are perfect for my apartment's living room (~220 sq feet).
I bought from amazon after being let down by Dell. It arrived next day and on the weekend i gave it a good workout at a local airshow. I took just under 1000 photos and was amazed by how well the shots came out in sport mode. Very quick focus and spot on.excellent camera and well built , not small as some people have noted, works for me...
I have only used a couple of these disks and they worked well.
..unless you have 5 minutes to spare waiting for your gmail page to open up.The setup time for this router was annoyingly long in comparison to other wireless networks I have set up for friends and family, but I endured the process in the hopes that the 108Mbps would "push" signal a bit harder in my concrete condo (although I knew going in that my network card was only 54Mbps).What I've found is that my network speed is dwarfed by all of the other networks I have set up when I link to them. I can even be in the same room as my netgear router and the speed does not improve. My machine isn't the problem, my spatial relationship to the router isn't the problem...that only leaves one item left as the culprit.My office and several of my friends run off Linksys routers (a Microsoft friend said that all the techy's at MS recommend Linksys routers) and they work great.I'm ordering my Linksys right now.
The SB-600 adds another dimension to the D-70. I don't own an SB-800 but for most people I don't think it would be worth the extra expense for a slightly more powerfull flash. The SB-600 has everything I want in a flash including the ability to act as a wireless remote in conjunction with the on camera flash. I am now able to get some very cool studio flash effects for a small investment. The only problem now is that I want another one for a master and two wireless flashes!
Scanner Quality ***Copier Quality *****Printer Quality *****Cost per page *****Speed *****Basically if you need a good scanner you probably still want to buy one. Although, if you spend less than $100 on a non CCD scanner you probably won't get anything better.I took a stack of documents to local stores and tried probably 10 different laser copier/printer/scanner machines made by HP, Canon, Sharp, Xerox, Samsung, etc. HP's and Canon's were a little better in photo print quality, but Canon only has 2MB of non-expandable printer memory (even though up to 8MB can be used for copying). HP copied at a rate of about 2-3 pages per minute (no joke!) unless you wanted to rip off 20 copies of a single page.Brother had the most solid machine and it actually even copies different sheets pretty close to the rate claimed. HP's had broken paper trays at most stores and Canon's seamed to always have paper jams. Samsung's were similar to Brother but they looked old and the toners were all used up at all but one of the places I went to.I don't have anything bad to say about my Brother other than the scanner isn't great for making scans of photos. The scanner is lightning fast though for OCR type grayscale scanning.
PROS: Arrived much sooner than anticipated, and was more than I was expecting for the price I paid. The bright colorful screen was a huge plus, easy to read, easy to navigate. Sound quality from the stock headphones was even above-standard. Features are great, just what you're looking for in an MP3. I like it because even thought it's small, it's not fragile or "chinsy" feeling like the IPod, or seems like it could be easily damaged by accident. Downloading is simple and painless. All around great buy.CONS: Be very careful with the screen - other reviewers were right, it scratches almost right out of the box. Get the travel pack, including the protective cases and scratch-proof screen cover at the same time of purchase, it's an immediate must-have. Other than that, would have loved to have the option of a package deal to avoid paying for each accessory separately, like most other MP3's (would've made the rating a 5).
fits the zen perfectlygood screen protectorsnot bulkymuch better than theleather case!!!
DO YOUR RESEARCH! Despite what the page says, this harness will NOT fit a 2004 GMC Envoy! I was very disappointed - I had the harnesss soldered to my new head unit and ready to install, only to find out the hard way that I needed to purchase a different harness :-(
Hearing specialist don't prefer in ear buds and these are very convenient without going into the ear. Also very light and comfortable
Good quality sound output from these very good value speakers. I would have liked a little more tone control than just the bass control, ie a bit more mid range boost/cut but I haven't found anything else in this price range that provides this.
Easy to insert, this ink works well and doesn't clog. You get a lot of printing for the size, but not necessarily the money. However, Amazon is the cheapest place I can find this replacement.
I got the B-Stock (damaged box but new product) and it was a super deal. It sounds great and was very easy to install...Ubuntu 9.10 had no issues with it. I bought this as a replacement for my still working soundblaster live 5.1. For a third of the regular price, this card rocks!
I bought this Tamron lens 9 months ago and I've taken well over 30,000 pictures with it. I was debating between the Nikkor or the Tamron and it came down to cost. I've not been disappointed.If you've got the cash go for the Nikkor and sleep better knowing you own the best. I sleep better knowing my pictures rock just as hard and I saved a thousand bucks.Check out my blog and judge for yourself - if it's a wide shot it was this lens. And for that matter it's usually on an old D50! It's all about the lens.I did put out the cash for the Nikkor 70-200 2.8 - no regrets there either.[...]
I bought this as a gift for my step-dad and although the concept was pretty cool, I think it works better theoretically. It doesn't quite have all the functions of the universal remote and doesn't always respond to voice command. We weren't crazy about it, so we sent it back.
I will start off by saying that I bought this product for my girlfriend. On the occasions when she stays up later than me, the TV is an issue. I bought these for her, and problem solved.Sound quality.The sound quality is not the greatest, but good enough. If you are a sound freak, and are planning on listening to piano concerts, this might not be for you. But for watching TV, it certainly serves it's purpose, much better than the speakers on my TV. My girlfriend seems quite happy with the product, specially since we both like to watch TV at different volume levels.Comfort.I find the piece to be a bit tight. I don't think I could use it for ours at a time. My girlfriend on the other hand doesn't seem to mind (yes, of course her head is smaller).The earbuds do stay in place though.Overall I am glad I bought this product. It solved a problem and made me a happy sleeper.
I purchased this lens for my A350 hoping it would be at least something to get me by until knew what lens I really wanted.I would not pay any price again for a lens by this manufacturer.98% of the photos are blurry even thought they look fine in the viewfinder or LED display. By the time you get them in focus or think you have them in focus, if the subject is not stationary, the shot has been lost...Spend a little extra money and buy another brand.Betty Ebel
I own 3 types of BIC America speakers. I own 2 of these, a center channel and a subwoofer. I am happy will all of them.When I received my order of these speakers, one was actually defective and did not work at all. After making sure it was connected properly and tested on both output jacks, I called Amazon for a return and replacement. The replacement arrived the next day and worked fine. I give it five stars because in any manufacturing process, there are going to be some defects. Frankly, it could have simply been a loose connection that may have resulted in shipping.These look amazing as part of my home entertainment system. They deliver excellent quality of sound from my Yamaha receiver.I am by no means an audiophile. But, we all know what is good sound vs. terrible sound. For the price point, these produce some very good sound. It is clear, deep and rich.Are there better speakers on the market than these? I am sure that there are. However, those often have much bigger price tags.I have had these for over a year now. Other than the one that arrived defective, I have had no issues with them in the year of ownership.
Maybe Spin-X isn't quite as hot as Memorex, but they are the cheapest thermal printable discs by far... especially when you do the Office Max thing and get them free after rebate.I run a small recording label, so I'm all about &quot;bang for the buck&quot; when it comes to CD duplication/packaging. I use (free) Spin-X discs, print them on my Casio CW-50, insert them in slimline cases (free), insert the liner notes (the most expensive part), shrinkwrap them, and I'm done.In other words, if you ever think you might be springing for a thermal printer, you would be wise to covet your Spin-X discs as much as I do.
worked great. grand son loved it. thinking I might buy him the one with the key pad on it .
Product allows you to use a 110V AC device in your vehicle. Internal cooling fan is quieter than others & keeps it from overheating. The extra DC socket is a plus by giving you the ability to plug in another 12 volt device which the inverter initially took up. I would have given it five stars if it weren't for the fact that it requires an almost flush vehicle socket to work without a 12 volt extension cord. If your vehicle socket is recessed like mine, you will have to use the extension cord.
This is a good product and seems useful with the extra little space to put things. I used this to install an iphone compatible stereo in my Hyundai. Nothing too special, just the required part to do the install.
I was surprised at the sound quality that comes from these little speakers!! It's cute and compact and people love it when they see it!
I used this adapter with a Radeon x700 Pro (older model now) without any issues.Though I did try it with an NVIDIA 9600 as an experiment and could not get it work so double check that your card is supported.
I needed to replace my old Iogear 4 port KVM in my home office because my new mouse/keyboard use only USB, and the old KVM was PS/2. I'm not into lots of adaptors, so I upgraded. I only need the two system device - one for my laptop and one for my personal PC. This Iogear switch fits the bill perfectly and installation was not even an issue. I like the single hotkey to switch back and forth, and use it constantly.The only caveat I will mention, and the reason I rate 4 stars instead of 5 is that it sometimes causes a loss to the keyboard for one or both of my computers - only when one is powered on, or if another USB device is attached. However - I am not sure if this is the KVM or just the Windows hardware drivers having problems - so don't let this disuade you.
This scanner does a fair job of scanning with the sheet feeder, but is miserable to use for photographs. The software claims (like most scanner software) that it will automatically detect the type of scan (document or photo) and automatically find the edges of the scanned item. It doesn't work. Each scan, the user must go through a tedious process of moving some dotted lines in the scan window from the edge of the screen to somewhere near the edges of the photograph, and clicking a couple buttons to set the resolution. These settings will not be saved for the next scan. With the sheet feeder and individual sheets of paper, this is less of a problem, but the software is clumsy to use, and the process is quite slow. The computer cannot be used for anything else while the scanner slowly grinds through a stack of paper. The sheet feeder cannot be used for photographs, so you need a rainy weekend to scan very many photos.I surfed over to Microtech support's web page and discovered the drivers shipped with the unit were more than two years old. I downloaded and installed new drivers, but the problem remained. I emailed support. They suggested my download must have been "corrupted" somehow and suggested rebooting in safe mode and downloading and installing again. Believe me, this is time-consuming. And it didn't fix the problem. I emailed support a screen image of exactly what the problem looks like on my screen. Their reply showed they apparently have never seen or used the product they are trying to support. Here is what they said: "After reviewing the image you sent us, we concluded that this is not something that you can get around. The software is still detecting something on the far edges of the scanner bed (the rolers) [sic] because it shows up as an image on the scanner bed. There is no way to get around this. You will have to manually adjust the marquee to border the image you are scanning." So it seems Microtek never tested this scanner with scans of photos, and never learned that the scanner "sees" the sheetfeeder rollers as part of the image to be scanned. Or more likely, they just don't care about quality control.I don't appreciate a manufacturer telling me what I "have to do" in order to overcome defects in their product. Fortunately, I bought this poor excuse for a scanner from a retailer that accepts returns.
I bought this to do presentations becase my boss won't buy me one. So I was going on the cheap when it comes to my own money. I was expecting some barely servicable unit for the price. I was very pleasantly surprised. It actually have 3 preset brightness settings, which helps to preserve the bulb. It is sharp and totally awsome on the brightest setting. The lack of zoom means I had to reposition the unit around the room, but it's not that bad. I never used it for movies, so I am not sure how good it is for that. I would probably invest on a higher end model for movies. I would never buy a movie projector or TV that is not 1080p in this day and age. But for powerpoint, this unit does a good job. The only reason I did not give it a higher score is for the lack of zoom function.
I've had these headphones for 2 years, using them off and on, because apparently the pain they inflict upon my ears is like childbirth in that I keep forgetting how bad it is. I should have trashed them a long time ago, but I'm a tightwad. The sound is satisfactory, but I can only wear them for about an hour before my ears get SUPER sore. Since I work in an open office, I don't really have a choice but to listen to music with headphones, but at some point I just have to stop because it hurts so bad. I was on the site shopping for some new headphones, and thought I'd do (hopefully) some of you a favor by warning you about this. Good luck.
I don't have a an apple pc but these clean any pc even my Dell LCD Screen just open the wet one and clean then the dry one to finish couldn't be easyer so if you need to clean your sceens get these also works great on my mp3 player to!
For its size, this photo keychain is well worth the price. The pictures are clear and the device says it can hold up to 60 pictures. (I currently have 30 on mine.)Some of the reviewers had problems with the CD, but I have Windows XP and had no problems.My daughter recently got married and I have a two-year-old grandson, so with this device I'm able to carry around many pictures to show them off. I originally bought 4 and gave two away as gifts. I'm planning on ordering more for stocking stuffers.
I am enjoying this product very much. The only complain I have is the pressure regulator does not rise as it states in the instructions. Rather, it starts swiveling. One has to judge how fast it goes as to determine its readiness. I think it would be easier if it rose and one could judge by the number of lines seen on the bar. Other than that, it is a fine product and I am enjoying making beans quickly.
I am totally satisfied with this product. The great price ($ 50.00 with rebate) made it a great deal. I know some people commented that they wanted a caps lock key light, but this probably isn't practical with a battery powered keyboard. With the I-touch utilities installed, at least it flashes the status of the caps lock key whenever you press it. My only complaint about the keyboard and mouse is that I wish I bought it sooner.
I shoot pro wedding videos. My setup is as follows:Manfrotto 516 headBogen/Manfrotto : 3273 Pro Quick Release Adapter Assembly (bought from Performance Audio of Salt Lake City)Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (Black)Pro Tripod Legs (Black)Glidecam 2000 Pro Stabilizer System for Medium Sized Video Cameras up to 6 PoundsThis setup, I must say, is phenomenal. I can shoot freehand, tripod (with pan capability), or glidecam. The quality of my videos has drastically improved since purchasing this head and legs.The head is fluid, and gives exceptionally smooth shots even when panning. The adjustability is great, and Bogen really thought out the secondary catch so your camera doesn't slide off the tripod once your release the thumb screw (you'll know what I mean if you buy one.)My only complaint is it gets a little choppy in cold weather (&lt;35 degrees). See the work this setup shoots at [...]
I have a wired/wireless network with four laptops (my wife has two work laptops, I have one, and we have a personal laptop) and a desktop. The laptops are wired when in the docking station, but wireless when not docked.I received the print server last week, and it only took me about an hour to get all the computers up and running with my HP3050 (print/fax/scan/copy) - most of this time was loading the print drivers (you MUST do this before you load the print server drivers). We bought the HP3050 for printing and faxing, so I never used/didn't care about the scanning piece. Well I'm glad I bought this print server, as the scanning has come in handy - we scan all our paper records, store them on a mirrored drive (backed up to DVD), and shred all them. It works great.I have all Linksys networking equipment, so I'm used to their setup interface. I have found the Linksys products to be easy to setup/use, and they have all worked very well for my needs (I am using/have used cable modem, 8-port switch - parallel print server w/4 port switch, wireless access point, wired router, wireless router, and now the multi-function print server). I would definitely recommend this print server to anyone who wants to network an all-in-one machine.Pros: Easy to setup, worked as advertised, I can fax straight from my laptop (no matter where I am), the print server works wired or wirelessly, and it was only $100 (a bargain compared to having to walk to the printer and swap the USB cable every time I wanted to print, in addition to the fact that we used to print our documents, then fax them out). This unit saves time and money.Cons: Scanning can take some time before the images show up on my PC - I have found that I can decrease the resolution and get much better performance without noticeable degradation in the image.In my book it was well worth the money.
This unit has everything I need. I have a pretty basic system in a one bedroom apartment, and it does a great job of filling the room with sound. The digital inputs in particular sound wonderful. It's not a high end system by any means but I think it's a good value for the money and works for small or medium sized rooms. My favorite feature is the sub, which seems bigger than it should be for a system of this size, and shakes my floor pretty well.As other reviewers noted there are only 3 RCA inputs, but it also has coaxial and optical inputs (as well as the iPod jack in the front). I hooked the DVD player up with coaxial and my Xbox 360 through the optical, leaving only the TV and PS2 to be hooked up with RCAs.Calibrating the speakers with the included microphone was really easy, but I still had to tinker with it. In particular the auto calibration does not recognize the sub, which I found to be too loud on it's default setting. Using a calibration program and doing it manually might produce better results.The only real disappointment I have with it is that the (incredibly thin gauge) wires are fixed into the speakers. I have to run wire around the perimeter of my room, and then splice it with the wire fixed to the speaker.
Ordered this part from Lower Price USA under the impression that I would be receiving a DVI-I to VGA adapter. Upon opening the package, a DVI-D to VGA adapter appeared. Unfortunately, this isn't compatible with my Nvidia 7900 GS. Hoping their customer service is better than their ability to see.
I DID A LOT RESEARCH BEFORE DECIDING ON THIS COMBO AND HAVE NO REGRETS ABOUT MY PURCHASE...BEING DISABLED ON MY LEFT SIDE LEAVES ME UNABLE TO HOLD CAMERA WITHOUT SUPPORT...THIS IS A ROCK SOLID SUPPORT THAT IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR MY MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY AND AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TO USE...A LITTLE TOO HEAVY TO CARRY LONG DISTANCES BUT THAT IS NOT A CONSIDERATION IN MY CASE..
This is my second HDTV tuner, used for my projector. So far so good, very satisfied.
I previously had a sharp adding machine for years, it finally quit. I purchased this one and its quieter and feels smoother to the touch.The numbers show up well, its friendly user. I work from home and use it everyday. Not dissapointed at all...
I ordered these for my computer. They are for an amplifier not computer. Some day I may find a use for them but right now they are no better than junk to me.
The initial cost of this printer is very good, of course, and the print quality is excellent. The problem is in the design, cost and availability of the ink cartridges. This printer drinks black ink faster than any Epson I've ever owned (and I've been a loyal Epson customer for many years); even in draft mode, I was lucky to get 200 pages per cartridge. And the cartridges are not easy to find because Epson has used a proprietary 'smart chip' implant that tells the software when you're almost out of ink. The same technology is being used in the Epson 870, 1270 and 2000P printers.The chip makes it impossible to use refill kits, which many consumers do in order to save money because the OEM cartridges aren't cheap, and compatibles are not available. The list price for the black cartridge for this printer is $... and good luck finding them when you need them. Most retailers I tried, including online sites, have them on back order most of the time and they are never able to obtain them in sufficient quantities to meet the demand.It's all well and good to buy a $... printer with great print quality but who can afford to spend $...-$... on ink cartridges every month? Not me. I've only owned my Epson 777 for six weeks and am already shopping for a new printer, and for the first time in years, it won't be an Epson. I'll go with something else tried and true with readily available OEM (not compatible) ink cartridges at most computer retailers.
I've been using this for a couple weeks now almost exclusively with Skype. The sound is good, and the mic is good and for $30, the headphones are hard to beat. The one bad thing is that the earbuds hurt my ears after a couple hours.
Having read the review by another user for his Canon XSi, I bought the bag for my Canon XSi. The bag works great for the camera with the kit lens (18-55MM IS) mounted. The camera is stored with the lens facing downward into the bag, and two Velcro adjusted flaps holding the camer body in place. The bag will only work for camera with telephoto lens that's about 3.5 in length and nothing longer.There's enough space for another accessory on the side, either a flash or another lens, but nothing more. Two configuration will work best:a. Camera with either kit lens or telephoto lens (55-250) mounted facing down, flash placed vertically tucked under the flap on the side with no camera grip, this scenario is great for studio/indoor shoot.b. Camera with telephoto lens mounted facing down, and the kit lens tucked behind the flap on the side with no camera grip.The all weather cover is nice to have, but will take up a lot of space away from the front pocket. The top lid with quick snap on works well to protect the camera. The only complaint I have is that the top lid does not by default open fully, which makes taking the camera out harder while the bag is hanging around your neck. When the bag is set on a flat surface, it's easier to bend the top lid backward and making the entire opening available for camera placement.Overall, the bag does a fine job for carrying the camera and the basic accessories, which is all most people will ever need. The bag is actually an earlier generation of current nova series products, the new siblings are nova 120/140/160 AW. There's not much difference between the old and new, and the nova mini cost a lot less.
This is the worst printer I've ever owned.It came with an IMac I bought in November, but I did most of my printing/scanning/copying on the printer connected to my PC, so it got very little use. The print quality deteriorated rapidly, and I needed to replace the ink cartridges after printing fewer than 50 pages. I installed the new ink cartridges but the paper feed then failed to operate. I couldn't even get a test page - the error message said there was a paper jam, although there was no jam and the paper path was clear (see experience of ChillsnThrills and Frank Adams)The warranty is only 90 days and my nearly new printer was out of warranty when I experienced these problems; beyond the 90 days Canon will not give telephone support without a $10 charge. Their electronic support was not helpful, but they offered me a "one-time opportunity to purchase a new product of the same type, discounted from the list price." No thanks Canon - after my experience with this product no way am I letting you sell me another.
Lithium Ion Camcorder Battery For Lenmar LIC522Outstanding performance from a reliable product, at less than half the cost of the original component. Thank you. Charles Lightfoot, MI, USA
If you are going to spend a lot of money purchasing a good lens why not protect it with a great lens filter. I am really happy with this choice of filter and I would purchase another one when I need another filter.
These CD-Rs are the best quality and far the coolest looking CDs. Amazon as always - the best deal and fast shipping.
ALL I can say is that this product is AWESOME!!! I was searching for a cool alarm clock that had DIGITAL TUNER, EASY OPERATION, DISPLAY w/ DIMMING, GENTLE WAKING BUZZER,& DUAL ALARMS. After searching and searching online I decided on this model because it looked cool, had a small footprint, and was CHEAP!!!This model is EASY TO USE and is very reliable!Here is a list of the cool things I like about this alarm clock:1. Easy to read Display w/ 3 different dimmer settings2. Buttons are placed so that it is easy to turn off alarm orhit snooze in the dark when the alarm goes off in the am.3. Digital Tuner! you can set 12 fm presets & 6 am. Reception is Great! I have had no problems tuning in any of the stations I listen to. (I live in the city)4. Gentle Buzzer which gradually increases the buzzer sound when alarm goes off.5. 3 different alarms! You can wake to either Buzzer, Radio, or Nature sounds. They are also EASY TO SET!!!6. 7-5-2 Alarm Settings...You can set each alrm to go off Mon-Fri only, Weekends only, or Everyday.7. Nature sound thing is neat if you like that kinda thing, but I don't really use it.8. SLEEP Feature with SEPERATE volume control! You can fall asleep to nature sounds, or the radio and set the volume independently of the "alarm volume".9. Small Size & Cool looking style.You cant go wrong with this alarm clock!
No one wanna have his hundreds dollars lens hurt, so this UV protecttion filter is the cure. And it's so cheap that you should buy one for each of your lens and never take them off.
I bought this unit 8 years ago to add a CD player to my truck. It has worked faithfully for 8 years - every day! I have never had a problem with it; love it totally. I think I paid $50 to install and maybe $100 for the unit. I have never regretted it. SO....I bought a new (used) car that has only a 1 CD dash mounted unit. I really don't like changing the dang single CD all the time from boredom with one CD so here I am buying another one for my new car. I love these things!! I totally recommend them!
We love this monitor package. We have 2 receivers (one in the bedroom and one in the living room) and you can hear the slightest noise. We have never had any problems with it. we have a 2.4 network and a 5.8 wireless phone and we dont have any issues. Excellent product! i would recommend to anyone what wants to hear the slightest noise, wireless equipment and a big home!
I have had this router/gateway for the past year.Since then, it has basically stopped working for any kind of long transfer between two wireless devices (i.e. more than 50Mb sustained.) The router will completely crash; while the lights still flash, 802.11b and 10Base-T connections do not transit data.I called their customer support line and was treated extremely rudely. They basically said it was my problem and too bad.I will never buy another Netgear product again. A shame, as they used to have much better hardware and support (then again, this was back in 1999...)
I had a friend order this for me a while back from a site and I must say they're still working great. Excellent, audiophile-quality headphones for a decent price. So far, they've held up incredibly well over the year or so I've had them. They're very light and they haven't fallen apart or cracked anywhere at all, but still glad to have the KOSS warranty to replace them if I need to. The carrying case is a bit small so do watch out for that, but they will fit with a bit of finagling. I am a 19 year old college student, so I'm on the go a lot. I keep them in my laptop bag and they fit right in. If I decide I want to be a tool and wear them around my neck, they're nice because they automatically adjust to their smallest headband size, so they fit around the neck more like a choker necklace. I also love getting looks from people. Some comments include:"I like your headphones.""Those are some wacky ass headphones man.""Those are nice how much did they cost.""They sound amazing."et cetera.Pros:-I personally love the 80's styling.-Fold really small and are very portable. (Duh)-Come with a carrying case that feels very high quality and protects them from me.-The ear cushions themselves do not feel like the cheap foam that I was expecting, they're actually closer to Tempurpedic mattress foam, but a bit less squishy.-They (used to) automatically adjust to your head size without even having to touch them. I'll explain below.-Of course, the best thing, they sound great.Cons:-They fold small, but not flat. The headphones are still as thick, when folded, as the diameter of the ear pieces and such. I really wish they folded flat, that would make these truly great.-They don't FEEL all that well made. (But have held up thus far)-Over the course of the year or so I've had them, the metal headband part has bent slightly, but I imagine it's from the times I've tried to fold them up too small, so be aware of that, I'll explain below.-They will make your ears ache after a while (an hour or so).Meh:-I don't like how small the carrying case is, if it wasn't so well made, I'd think I was going to rip the seams or something when putting my 'phones away. Actually, it's not the case itself that's too small, as I can fit my MP3 player in the bag as well, but the opening. It doesn't open very wide. Be careful not to snag anything when putting them away.-Price is pretty cheap, but not exceptional, but I can't complain.-They don't noise cancel, but they're not noise cancelling headphones. I put this here because it's both good and bad. I like hearing my music in peace, but I also like being able to talk to my friends without having to remove my left earpiece from my ear. So they're okay for that.-They have a comfort setting on the sides, it's a switch you have to work. No, it is not an electronic switch for "bass boost" or anything like that, so don't get all excited. It's a mechanical switch that basically pushes the pieces against your head tighter. If you have it on the light setting and you move/fold the 'phones inward though, it'll automatically jump to the firm setting I think. It's kinda gimmicky, but it does adjust the tension SLIGHTLY. This will not prevent them from hurting your ears after a long period.So, as you can see, my cons and such are mostly about certain "bonus" features of the headphones. As a pair of headphones, they're the best I've ever had.Okay, so as I wrote above, there are two things I have to elaborate on:-Self adjustment: When I first bought these headphones, I could hold one side with one hand and simply lower them onto my head, and they would self adjust like some piece of alien technology. Neat. Well, it's been a while and, while I do my best to take care of my technology, all the folding/unfolding of them, due to the nature of the design, has bent the headband slightly out of the almost-perfect circle it used to be in. It does NOT look any different aesthetically, but it inhibits the little self-adjusting magical fairy gnomes from doing their job as well as they did originally. And by "little self-adjusting magical fairy gnomes," I mean "those black things on the metal headband that guide it through." Anyhow, not a huge deal, as it's still very easy to adjust.-Folding the headphones: As I've said above, the constant folding/unfolding of the headphones will (if you're not careful and you accidentally and repeatedly fold them up too tight without knowing) bend the metal headband to the point where it won't self-adjust as easily as it originally did. So, I'm going to help you figure out how to fold them, so you can avoid bending your pair on accident. Okay, so, it's pretty easy to do. The large plastic black pieces that hold the headphones fold inward. Fold them as if you were pushing them into your ears. They will swing into the center of the arc of the headphones about the little piece with the oval-shaped head cushions. Now, on each side of the hinge area, there is a loop and a hook. I don't remember which side is which, but you'll see it. It's the end of the metal headband. Hook the ends into the ends, and you'll have a nice neat circle. Now, you can move the little black slider pieces toward where you just hooked the headband to itself, but DO NOT GO TOO TIGHT. This is how you will bend them. I would say you can slide them about an inch and a half away from the hinge where the earpieces fold in. Now you should be good to go and they'll stay nice and folded.Anyhow, that's about all I have to say. These are well worth the money. I don't use them at home, because I have larger, more comfy headphones for that, but if I'm out? This is all I use. I generally hate earbuds, I always have, so this is how I listen to my music if I go out anywhere.
I can't think of a single good thing about this system. It took forever to rewind tapes, and was very slow in turning off and on, etc. Then the audio randomly went out one day, instead only producing a static sound. The display then went out, and although you could hear the system power up, there was no display. The system then would not open or close to eject VHS or DVDs. The final step was for the system not to respond in anyway. It is now a dead useless piece of junk, and under a year old. Save your money, and do NOT buy an RCA!!
I'd heard about this breed of device but it seemed to bevaporwave until I came upon one at another store while pouring over yet another display of MP3 players. I just couldn't QUITE bring myself to buy any of the current MP3 players out there, especially at the cost of the data cards..price those before you buy a dedicated MP3 player! Well, a WONDERFUL young salesperson at this store saw me looking things over and picked up the ONLY EXP103 they had left and said, &quot;THIS thing is great..give it a look-see.&quot; No hard sell. It wasn't needed! THIS was what I'd been looking for! I bought it and I LOVE it. The two guys at that store, who both had one, said they couldn't keep them in stock and have people calling daily for them.So far the downside is the awful display. Just awful and lacks the track info you'd like to have. I haven't had it long enough to comment on the controls but so far they seem pretty intuitive for me to use. I'm not worried about battery life, my Power Plant battery from my regular portable CD player works fine with it. Yes, the ear buds aren't so good and I've replaced them with my favorite portable headphones.All in all, I'm pleased and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to spent a lot for a 64MB data card of whatever variety for one hour of music. UGH. Besides, my favorite CDs AND my favorite MP3 mixes can go with me all in one case. --Ruthie
I love the sound from these, they are the best price for any outdoor speaker of this quality. My one concern is that we bought 2, the first went right back as a severely damages 'open box' when received. The second set arrived intact and undamaged, but these are clearly open-box items and not 'new' in the strictest sense. But after installation I am glad we tried the second pair.
I was surprised that the continuous lable is 1 inch (25mm) wide SPLIT in two so that the bottom half can NOT be prnted on. I called Brother and said this is a waste of label. I was assured it was not a waste of label. Ok, but one has to throw away, or figure out a way to use the bottom split-off half of the the continuous DK2214 label they printed.I suggested that there is a better way to run a railroad. The printed part of the labels turn out fine. I think excellent. This DK2214 is the only label, I found, that I have used out of four that has some part that can not be used.
I use this item in my car to connect my MP3 players to my stereo system. The stereo itself is pretty powerful, and I had been using a Monster-branded cassette tape adapter for the past five years. The problem with the Monster-branded tape was that I always heard rattle from the spindles. With this new Belkin XM adapter, everything is completely silent (other than whatever music I am listening to). There is no mechanical noise from the cassette tape, and while there is the usual amount of white noise associated with using a cassette tape in this fashion, it is no more than I had with the Monster-branded adapter. I would highly recommend this product to anyone. :)I will note that I need to turn my MP3 players (Zune 120 and iPhone 4) below full volume to avoid distortion, but it does not negatively affect sound quality. I also needed to raise the treble on my car's EQ by +1 and added a little extra bass since the bass on this tape comes through so much clearer than it did on my old one and I can crank it up more without any distortion.
ordered four ink cartridges. two did not work at all and one was wrong one to begin with. do not order. total waste of money
I found the directions easy to follow up until the WPA settings, which took a few extra minutes to follow one small step at a time. After I figured it out, I realized that the directions WERE clear, I was just over-thinking it. Ooops.I have had to reset the router (unplug, plug back in) twice in the year I have owned it. That's amazing, because the router it replaced was junk and would reset itself... every three seconds... so I couldn't actually use the internet. I like that it works. Oh, except I don't like how 8 feet away from it, my signal strength is 90%. I think that's odd, but then again, I can still use it from any room in the apartment without a problem.I am not sure how important the antenna angles are, but I keep them pointed up like in the picture. The router doesn't get too hot, and I never give it a second thought. I just wish I could set it on its side with a stand to take up less space, but then the antennas would not work how I imagine they do now. So I get that.
I just deleted my year-old review to write this update. I have worked in I.T. for nearly 8 years, and I configure new systems and new technology (both hardware and software) every single workday.This remote is worth considering if you have standard consumer A/V components. Do NOT buy this remote if you have anything else, such as a media PC; the configuration process is not worth your time.After one year, my remote barely functions. It's only been lightly used, and I'm very disappointed.
You get what you pay for. While the optics on these binoculars are a value for the money the construction leaves a lot to be desired. Any heavy use of these binos is more than likely beyond its limits. Got caught out in a very light drizzle and the resulting fog in the binoculars rendered them useless for over a week.
Having spent 25 years as a Technology Manager and Data Systems Integrator, I've seen many different waves of "the next best thing".As CIO, I've integrated VoIP technology into a company with 600 employees at 16 branch offices. I've seen the technology work in the business field and was always hoping that someday it would trickle down to the home user.The early days of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) was tedious and unstable at best. Now, the home user has many choices of hardware that is highly integrated and extremely easy to set up. No complicated manuals. It is really as easy as plug and play.I've set this unit up, along with a Vtech DECT 6.0 4 handset cordless phones system at home using Skype. For under $100 per YEAR I have what would usually cost $100 per month. Every feature, every perk that you could want and then some. If you have a Windows XP PC, a broadband connection to the internet and about 30 minutes of free time, you can do this!I give it a five star right down the line~CVN
FM transmitter works poor in Sacramento with iPod ShuffleVery difficult to get clear "open" signal - either with US or Int'l setting. I regret the purchase.
I've had many remotes over the years, but my wife and child have been frustrated by the complexity of multiple remotes in multiple systems, so I have almost always had to come to their rescue. I have tried several highly-regarded "universal" remotes, but was never able to achieve a simple, complete, foolproof solution.This remote is small, lightweight, comfortably shaped, and fully illuminated. The buttons are logically arranged and I can find them without looking. Best of all, this model actually works! On my first pass through the software, I was able to get completely automatic one-button activities. I did two minor tweaks the next day and now I have 100% functionality.I ordered another 676 to use in another room, so now my family can easily use the same familiar remote buttons on a completely different system, without my help. Finally!
LOVE the way these sound! Everything is clean and clear, no single sound ever seems to cancel out any other - I can hear everything going on in the audio. I hate to say it, because I read this over and over in other customer reviews, but I'm hearing new things in music that I didn't hear with other headphones. Just a few examples: the squeaking of the high-hat pedal, the sound of the piano strings being hammered, and the breathing and extraneous mouth-noises of vocalists. It's amazing, and I have yet to listen to something with these without a smile coming to my face.My only single almost-complaint: permanently attached cable. It isn't a colossal inconvenience but...other products in this high of a price range have a detachable, twist-locking cable, AND they fold up one way or another. BUT, seriously, the fact that these sound as beautiful as they do completely distracts me from the design.Last thing - I was concerned about which ohms model to get. I have the 80, and they work fine with all my electronic devices. On my laptop, I turn them up a little higher than my regular earbuds (16ohms) by maybe 10%. They will probably be fine with whatever you intend to use them with, as long as you have that little extra headroom in volume. I don't really even notice it as a difference in volume with these...it's more of a difference in presence. They don't get louder, they get a more full and realistic sound. If you're in the market, and comparing these with other headphones in this price range - these are the ones.
Why buy those expensive cables when this one can do the work?
This review is pointed towards consumers in the price range of the Digital Rebel family who are looking for their first or second lens. This lens is a great choice.Initially, two features catch the eye and are probably the reason why you're looking: the focal length (28-135mm) and Image Stabilization. With the 1.6x multiplier of your APS-C cameras (including your Rebels), this lens gives very good reach. If you're looking for maybe one or two lenses total to supplement your kit lens, I would definitely recommend this lens for that reason alone. The IS is Canon's first generation and should give you about 2-3 stops. For me, the IS is most useful when I'm just starting to consider the use of a tripod. However, it is definitely not a substitution for a good tripod when warranted. It doesn't come with IS mode 2 (horizontal and vertical panning) or tripod detection, which are good but aren't really necessary for this to be your walk-around lens.The lens is good quality. The build could be a little more solid; Middle of the road and completely sufficient. The barrel extends on mine if you grab it vertically from the end. Oh well.The image quality is very good. Not up to par with a prime lens or L-series, but good enough where you won't be wishing that you had bought a different lens. I rarely shoot with this lens wide open @ f/3.5. There is a noticeable difference between quality f/3.5 and f/5.6 at the shorter focal lengths (when f/3.5 is applicable). The lens sports a 6-blade aperture and the bokeh is pretty enough.The AF works. USM is good. The lens has full time focus which allows you to fine tune the focus even when you're in AF. Moving on...As my kit grew, I phased out the Canon EF 28-135mm lens and eventually sold it with my Rebel. It has since been replaced by the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, and the Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS. I enjoy the the fixed aperture and improved image quality of both. Do I miss the IS from 28-70mm? Not really. Sure it would be nice, but for me I choose the f/2.8 and greater image quality of the Tamron. However, I also spent a fourteen hundred dollars to replace the Canon 28-135mm IS with the two lenses. Price is definitely a strength with the lens (and inversely, so is being single and financially irresponsible).So Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS? YES. Great choice if you're planning on having one to two lenses. I wouldn't say that it has a single defining strength, but it does everything in it's range very well. I could say a jack of all trades and a master of none, but I've used that phrase too many times as a derogatory term for coworkers. Not a fair application here.
These have to be purchased over the internet as the Duracell Company told me, by phone, that they no longer produced them. ? My camera was only about 3 years old and a world market name, so "no longer produced" makes no sense. I used to purchase the batteries by the dozen direct from the company, at half the local store price. This price was good, even with the added postage/handling. Easy purchase on line, fast receiving in the mail.(Website would not allow a tag for the product. ?)
I ordered this iPod to replace one of mine that was swolen. I am aware that I purchased a used electronic, but the seller adertised the item as ENTIRELY FUNCTIONAL. On the contrary, when I recieved it, the headphone jack did not work. I had to wiggle around any headphones that I inserted into the jack in order to get a connection, and then had to hold it there in order to keep the sound flowing. The scratches and small dents I could care less about, and the system was working fine, but an iPod is not functional if you cannot hear the music you've loaded onto it. I returned it promptly.
DVI-D cables have trouble past 5 meters. I hooked this cable up from my macbook to my monitor and I got no signal.This cable is bull*. Do not purchase it.
This is the fifth Canon camera I have owned, counting my 1970's AE-1. I have purchased four previous Canon digitals - all worked great with great quality photos. I was a bit concerned about the SD800 due to the reviews about fuzzy edges with the wide angle lens, but decided to take the chance because a wide angle lens is what I have been missing. I took the camera on vacation to France and took over 700 photos. The camera worked fantastic, has great features, the quality of the photos was great, it is smaller than my cell phone so is very easy to carry, and the wide angle lens worked absolutely great. I love this camera.
The V-Moda Bass Freqs do exactly what they claim. They are quality in-ear headphones that have a strong bass sound(when properly fitted for your ear) without muddling highs or mids too much. The headphones are great for the price and comparable to those a bit more for sure. The actual quality of the material used for the headphones leaves a bit to be desired, as my first pair ripped clean off the first day, but Amazon quickly shipped a replacement =]If you are looking for decent in-ear headphones and don't want to spend 80-100+ dollars, these are for you. Oh, and you should probably like BASS too...heh ;]
I cannot say enough about these speakers! The clarity of these tiny Bose speakers is amazing. Just pop in your favorite CD and you're off to heaven. Jazz and classical sound drop-dead gorgeous with this setup. Even MP3s sound crisp, clear and bright!
This is a well constructed product and is the perfect size for smaller items- love the strong bletr or strap clip. The squeeze latch is firm at closure and yet easy to open and close. My extra camera battey, 2 extra AA flash batteries, my 28mm Voigtlander eye-level viewer and a second camera card all fit in the pounch- cool!
I asked for a copy of the contract, and I have never received it or any other information about what it actually covers. I have always had a copy of any contract. This is absolutely unacceptable.
Lost the original cord. This replacement worked well. Good product and let me continue to use the speaker. Good replacement cord.
I actually own three of these and we use them full time with our laptops. Despite its small size, it is pretty comfortable to use. In fact, I now find the full-sized mice on the desktops a bit clumsy. The retractable cable is nice, because it doesn't get tangle in my briefcase.
I manage a fairly large Data Center that had over 60 of these PDU's installed at one time. I started experiencing loss of primary power (D55 diode problem) after several years of service. I become concerned when we lost our fourth unit to the exact same issue. I called Tripp-Lite and talked with Senior Technical Support Representative Jonathan Manzanilla. Jonathan was very friendly and nice to work with. They asked me to send a couple of the defective units back to them for analysis as they had never heard of this problem before. I happily agreed and eagerly waited to hear back from them following inspection of my units. Five weeks later I emailed Jonathan for an update. I didn't hear from him until about a week later when he called to tell me they couldn't find anything unusual or defective with the PDU's! What? Really? Tripp-Lite also told me they have had no other reports of similar issues.I quickly made the decision to remove any Tripp-Lite PDU involved in providing power to critical services in our Data Center. We still have 20-25 of them running in our QA/TEST environment and plan to replace them over the next 6 months.By the way, I now have a total of 9 PDU's with blown diodes including 2 that lost primary and secondary power at the same time! Luckily, none of these events occurred in our production service environment.Needless to say, I'm no longer purchasing Tripp-Lite products.Scott
There's not much you can say about a memory card... at least, not when you buy a good name brand. It's a stick... you plug it in and it works. As in my case.
I don't normally write these things, but this is a special case...I have 7,000+ MP3s. The bundled software - which MUST be used to transfer files to the player - took well over two hours to create a library. Even WMP can do it in less than 15 minutes. So far, so bad.Once I finally got a library created, I found that I could not use my MP3s without a time-consuming and glitchy conversion to what (I think) is a proprietary Sony format. This is crap.I returned this player and got a Samsung YP-T7J, which I am very pleased with. Drag-and-drop, no terrible (and boy do I mean TERRIBLE) bundled software supplied or required, and no compatibility surprises.Skip this one, people. It's REALLY bad.
i received a replacement that didn't work much better than the first,gave up will buy a new one rather than a refill and learn a lesson.the time i spent repackaging and mailing already makes it more costly than a new one-buy new!!!
I'll skip to the chase - this is the best low light point and shoot camera you can buy. At any price - including 2008 model cameras. I hardly use the flash - even indoors and even at night. Just hold the camera steady and go. Natural lighting in photo's always looks better than stark bluish flash. If I do use the flash its just for fill.The video feature is a nice touch - DVD quality in sharpness, but I use it sparingly as its mostly a novelty even though it makes buying a full fledged camcorder irrelevant.The only downside to the camera is the xD card which has slowish PC transfers, compared to SD anyway, although writing to the card itself when taking pictures is plenty fast. I use a 1gb card and its tricky to fill with images, but video eats up room fast.Still, if the purpose of this camera is quick shots in anything other than bright light, you simply can't buy a better one - yet.
my isp: att u-versemy home-lan is mixed windows / android / macbook / a brother network printer. i have never experienced any problem with internet connectivity and intranet networking. the router's menu-navigation can be a bit confusing, but once you find the correct site, it's quite clear. security-wise it does everything i need (additionally to wireless encryption, i wanted a router that allows restricting and reserving ip adresses exclusively to the mac addresses in my network - anyway, i think most routers should be able to do that). port forwarding for my homepage and ftp server (apache on windows), as well as torrent client was no problem at all. can't say anything about customer service, i never needed it.
The Macally keyboard did just what I expected it to do for a lot less than the Apple brand. I just followed the on-screen instructions and it was set up. I run the Mountain Lion and my mother runs Snow Leopard. No problem on either. I love that it has the number keyboard on the side. The only downside is that it is much larger overall.
love these headphones, i always go try different earbuds but always finding myself coming back to these headphones
Small but mighty. It is great for gym, jogging, treadmill or even if you are in a boring class!
Fit perfectly for tight space for oem as stated. good quality sound at regular or semi-loud volumes, not great for show stopping volume. Also, I have them off the regular amp in my head unit (50 watt per channel), so I dont recommend these for much more than that. Overall very good replacements of oem speakers.
Bought it on the B/F deal. Received it today Monday. Surprisingly fast delivery from Amazon/USPS. Unboxing/10 minutes of use review:Pros: Fits my 17" HP okay. The bottom of my laptop is not flat, so the cooler is not lined up "square". Seems to be working fine so far.CONS: It's A LOT louder than I had imagined. The speed switch is also a volume control - loud and "11". I may get the db meter out and update this post later.
I've had a number of voice recorders and this model is my favorite. The quality of Olympus is good as usual, and I personally find this model easy to navigate. I use it mostly for making quick voice notes and for taping interviews. Sound quality and battery life are good so far. It's also quite sturdy. It comes with a little case which I often forget to use, but it has survived my purse and briefcase just fine.
I just wanted to point out that Turtle Beach has finally released drivers for 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Vista, which support Montego DDL. They are all available as a free download in the Support area of Turtle Beach's web site. So this sound card now can have a new life in your upgraded or newly built 64-bit desktop.
Just got this in the mail. Lickety split as well. I was pleasantly suprised, after reading other reviews, that it came packaged quite securely in a pair of shock-absorbing endcaps. But as others have mentioned, this OEM drive comes with nothing! Nothing! The drive and that's it. I am ok with it, I know what is what, but its something to be sure to be aware of. Looking forward to getting it up and running soon. Will update with performance in the future.
I've tried more types of CD and DVD storage devices and techniques than I'd care to admit, and these envelopes are the best. The capability of holding more than one disk is great, but the capper is the flap that holds a label (provided) with the disk title.When they're stored in a simple box such as Fellowes' own fake-leather "CD Box" (great, but very hard to find) you can store an INCREDIBLE number of disks in a small space and it's easy to riffle through the titles because you can flip the label flaps easily without removing the envelopes from the box.I challenge anyone to find a more compact method of storing disks!
I bought this charger in September and in the first few weeks the AC power cable cracked and the bare wires were exposed. I asked the seller to replace it and he happily sent a replacement cable in 2 days.Now, the whole damn charger has stopped working. And it was a silent death. I am working at night and suddenly I see my laptop not getting charged. I check the charger and I find it that its not working. I dont know where the problem is, all I know that it starts with this seller.I hope no one else goes through this like I did, I feel cheated. I dont feel like giving even a single star !
This arm band is wide enough to wipe sweat with one swipe and has a water proofish lining on the pocket so "smart" keys do not get destroyed from sweat. I wear this for every long run. Key goes in the inside and I tuck 4 gatarade single shot mix underneath to add to the water bottle.I wear in on the wrist, not like the guy in photo... may be tight around a bi-cep with stuff inside of it.Bought 2...
This is a good product. I now own two of them. Easy to set up and use.
I play a lot of movies on my PSP, specially when travelling. I think 2GB is the least amount of memory a PSP owner should have.
This humidifier is a decent one of you are using it in a small, closed room, because you can only put the fan speed on its "low" setting. I have found that if I change the setting to "high", the wicker filter doesn't stay wet and ends up burning towards the top. No, there aren't flames, but the filter becomes dark brown and very hard in the burnt areas, and eliminates its ability to wick the water.For me, if I ran it on the "low" setting in my bedroom, the filter lasted about two months before it started to fall apart. The only humidifier I have tried that is quieter than this one is the Vick's Ultrasonic. Yes, this unit does make the dreaded "glug glug" sound when it brings in more water from the tank, but it's not that bad. It lasts about three seconds and it isn't very loud at all. If you are a very light sleeper it may wake you, but you would have to be such a light sleeper that rain or your furnace kicking on would wake you up.
I was not at all disappointed when I received my Case Logic Neoprene Notebook Computer Sleeve. It is just the thing you would need especially for traveling long distances, or for those times when you have to attend an all day seminar. As well as holding your computer, this computer sleeve has room enough to hold all confidential documents and then you can put it in your handbag.What attracted me to it also were the rich black colour and the expensive look of it. It is very durable and should last me a very long time. I am glad I got it. You would like it too.Reviewed by Heather Marshall Negahdar (SUGAR-CANE) 27/02/05
With a 20" viewing area, I have no problem viewing massive CAD programs on my PC. The only problem I have is a slight haziness on the corners of the PC that can cause strain to ones eyes. This is the only reason it didn't get a perfect rating. However, it can be almost completely resolved by keeping it at the default resolution (1600x1200). Get the monitor. You won't be sorry.
This little thing works excatly like a floppy disc or CD-RW. When you plug it in, an F: drive is instantly created and opened. You can store any type of file - just like with CDs. The files are transfered much faster than floppys or CDs, though. If you have songs or word documents saved, you don't need to copy them to the hard drive to open or play them - they'll play right of the jumpdrive.This thing is cool. I keep it on my keychain - it's not much larger or heavier than a carkey - and take it everywhere. If I'm at a friends house and he has a cool picture that he's taken, I can instantly get a copy for myself. Or I can save songs, and play them on someone else's computer. If you use more than one computer, this is even better. You can save things you're wroking on to this drive, and then have access to them wherever you go. Or, if you share a computer, this is sweet, to. You don't have to store your documents where anyone can find them - you can keep them on your keychain.Which leads to the next point. You can password-protect a certain portion of the space on your jumpdrive - you choose how do divide the private and public sections.So in conclusion, this thing is cool.
I like it, but you have to watch, it will tell you toturn on one way streets. I listen to it and it got me a ticket.I listen to the wrong voice.
I have been using this product for a week now and I love it. It works great and has great range and WEP works flawlessly. It took a mere 5 minutes to get setup and running and now I can connect to the Internet anywhere in the house on my laptop. I even went outside and across the street and things still worked good. I have only had minor problems of things not working briefly or getting disconnected for a second, but I figure this is common among all wireless networks. It is nothing major.
While the device itself seems to work okay, the Odessy software that's required to enable WPA security is complete rubbish. It basically wouldn't work at all on Win98, and although it worked for a while on Win2000, it would eventually give an "Adaptor not licensed" error after a couple sessions, and I'd have to re-boot the computer.Bottom line.... until this company figures out how to integrate its hardware and software to work together, I recommend going with a namebrand product like NetGear.
This is a great tool and works with all our memory cards.
allows my SyncMaster B2230 monitor to work in brilliant digital HD. Analog was good, but this is stunning! Can't figure out why I bought 15' as monitor is right next to PC. Maybe I can use it from PC to TV.
$3000 is about double what the price should be, and that's if we were talking about a better brand. This is such a ripoff that I would go as far as to say that the other review for this is fake and they are just trying to see how stupid people are. Maybe they figure that someone has to be stupid enough to buy this. These types of scams have no place here. Do not buy this.
I purchase this along with a lens a lens that was on sale by amazon not a reseller ! got the filter in few days never have had a chance to use it because the lens after a month and a half still has not come. swo this might be a great filter and will update. Iwill not buy any lens from amazon again ! all of their resellers have the lens but they can't get a reorder? unbelievable!!
excellent air mover for this size. Used for cooling entertainment center electronic components, including 46" Sony Bravia TV, Yamaha YSP4000 surround sound bar, lighting, and dvd player.I had to also purchase an adapter to make the unit run on 120V ac power (regular outlet) but it works as described. There are 2 negatives to consider if purchasing for AV equipment:1) The humming of the fan blades is loud when listening to the TV at any average volume level. Though I searched for and found only this unit is quieter than most - wow, what do the other fans sound like?!2) The temperature gage is useless since the unit is made to turn on around 70 degrees. It didn't occur to me until after I installed it that I keep the room temperature anywhere from 70-74F in the winter, and 78-82F in the summer!
Basically, this item is the same as the cradle that came with the Palm m515, except that, instead of needing a separate AC adapter, it draws power from the USB port/hub. So it will both sync the Palm and charge the battery. The one downside to this device, of course, is that the PC/Mac must be turned on, so there is power going to the USB port/hub. Of course, it is also Made in China, and I would prefer a cable Made in USA, but to my knowledge there are no such cables made here. But I think this product is a good choice if you're like me, and you lost the AC adapter that goes with your Palm m515 cradle. :-)
Bad. I only keep it because they practically don't manufacture this kind anymore; but it doesn't hold its charge for more than a few days, even if you are not using the camera, so I have to remember to charge it right before any event. Not reliable.
Eclipsed ONLY by the lower-end Casio Exilim cameras in sheer compactness, the appeal of the SD10 in all its various colors is obvious: 4 megapixel snapshots in a package so compact that it won't even feel like a presence in your pocket. For those desiring a digital camera half as a camera and half as a fashion accessory, this is the way to go.For those more performance minded, however, consider the following.Pros:-Smallest 4 megapixel digi-cam on the market.-Slightly above average start-up time (especially important for snapshooters, whom this camera is geared toward).-Sleek, sexy design.-Canon's 5 point autofocus system, while not especially powerful, is better than the average ultracompact 4 megapixel camera's system.-Canon's image sensor captures better quality images than most other cameras do, within the same style.-Canon STILL uses Compact Flash technology, which is a significantly cheaper media than sD or xD, so you save money here as opposed to competing cameras.Cons:-Picture quality is noticably worse than Canon's other 4 megapixel cameras (S400/410, A75/80, S45). You pay for the compactness somehow: apparently this is how.-No optical zoom. While a larger-than-you-might-think majority of people actually do not have much need for optical zoom in an everyday setting, those purchasing this camera for trips may be disappointed.-NO OPTICAL VIEWFINDER. Again, most people who purchase an ultracompact digi-cam aren't photo enthusiasts and are content to snap off pictures using the LCD as their only reference, but this is bound to be a factor for some customers. I wouldn't purchase this camera on this point alone, but only because I avoid using the LCD for anything at all times because of the drain it puts on the battery. Not to mention Canon compacts have a tiny (1.5") LCD that warrants use of the optical viewfinder.Having said all that, I have to recommend that anyone looking at getting this camera STRONGLY consider the Canon S410 as an alternative. It is only mildly larger than this camera and has the same resolution, settings, but much better photo quality. It also has a 3x optical zoom lens, which ends up being an asset at times you didn't expect (think: those 30th row floor seats at a concert, capturing that mountain view from a distance, that gorgeous woman you spied walking across the other side of the club).Misc. Note for a large number of digi-cam purchasers:90% of people who purchase a camera with higher than 3 megapixel resolution do not need it. With a 3 megapixel camera, you can make prints of up to 5 x 7 without a noticable loss of quality, and barely any loss of quality for 8 x 10. If your computer is running at 1600x1200 resolution, the maximum size picture taken by a 3 megapixel camera will more than fill the screen. The moral of the story is this: do not be lured by larger megapixel sensors that you do not need. Look at how the camera performs in other ways, and what features you'd find the most useful. The only reasons you might want a larger resolution camera are: because you intend to crop a large majority of your photos, because you want to make poster-size prints, or because you're a graphic artist that needs to be working with as many pixels as possible to ensure quality.
I started out really loving this lens. It covers all my needed zoom capabilities so I really only need one lens for almost all use. However, I started noticing problems pretty quickly. To be honest, I thought it was just me having something set incorrectly: the lens would have trouble auto focusing. It would even lock up sometimes. When that would happen I would turn the lens to disconnect it from my Nikon D90 body and reconnect it - usually that would do it. At this point in time I'm having another, worse, issue. The lens won't bother focusing at all and I have to switch to manual. It will whir and whir and never lock focus, or when it appears to stop it simply won't click the shutter. What really, really stinks about this is that I'm currently on safari in Kenya. To top it off I'm getting a little older and my 41 year old eyes don't see like they used to. In manual focus it's tough to tell if it's really focused or not. Especially right now, as the critters on safari are scooting around and not really standing there waiting for my little green light to come on.To be fair, the lens is 2 years old, but really, are lenses supposed to just stop working?Next time I get a lens, which unfortunately looks like it will be soon, I will bite the bullet and buy a Nikon.
Bought it as a cradle for the home. The Palm cradle, that came with the handheld, stays at work. The iConcepts cradle worked fine for a couple of days and than stopped being recognized by the computer (incidently, it's the same laptop I use at work). The charging mechanism still functions, but it no longer performs a HotSync. Upon investigation, it appears the USB/Serial cable running into the cradle has worked itself loose. The base of the cradle swivels. The cable appeared to be pressed against the base and the cradle. Every time the cradle swivled, excess force was placed on the cable where it entered the cradle, eventually loosening the connection.My advice, spend the extra [money] and buy the cradle made by Palm.
I previously owned a pair of Shure srh440s and I upgraded to these Grados. I liked my Grados from the start, but I was a bit disappointed in the bass compared to the 440s. After about 6 months of listening though these headphones have really opened up. The sound quality in these things is amazing. I find myself hearing new things I haven't heard in some of my favorite songs before.I also use them to watch tv and movies on my computer, and they add so much dimension to the shows. I really feel like I'm in the scene. The sound from these cans surrounds you and you get swallowed up in it.I would have rated the Grados sr325is a 4 when I first got them, and I thought the 'break in period' I was hearing about was only for hardcore audiophiles. But after listening to them for a few months, there is a huge difference. These headphones are definitely 5-star quality.
The Norcent DP-300 DVD player is great. It is reasonably priced, looks great and plays great. I called tech support and got through right away and got the help I needed to get it hooked up. For the money you cant go wrong.
This thing is easily confused... Don't try and put a folder in it... don't try to overwrite a file... don't try to do anything more than deleting or adding normal files to the root directory or you'll have to keep restarting the player... luckily under windows xp you don't have to restart your whole computer...I really hope that sandisk plans on making a firmware update for this baby so it works correctly.
The item says "3-Foot" but it more looks like 3 inches! I don't know if that's a typo or what but I want my money back!
I bought this for my 19 month old daughter for car rides. I have had it less than a week and it will not charge. It works fine for car rides with the adapter and when plugged in but will not charge the battery or work without being attached to a power source. Not too portable. I am returning this to Walmart tomorrow. Buyers beware-price looks good but you are not going to get a lot of use out of it. Also gets very hot when plugged in!
Hmm...I guess everyone else has nice, smooth roads. On a bumpy road this tends to vibrate right off the dash of my Blazer. But, all in a all, a handy device. Makes it easy to move from car to car.
This device has filled an important need for me. I can load information onto the card using USB on my desktop and open the files usingDocuments To Go Premium V9.0. This USB/SD card combination was suggested byHow to Do Everything with Your Palm Powered Device, Sixth Edition (How to Do Everything). One wonders why all SD cards don't work like this.
I wired my old truck speakers using this wire and I use it again on my new car.Perfect product for my speakers
I have had these for 5 years now and still going strong. It sounds very good and fits well. Though some people seem to have problem knowing how it goes in your ears, it is very comfortable. Certainly a best value!
Considering the cost of this unit, I was very pleased with its performance. Good clarity for distance and with the IR light, short range was exceptionally bright. From 30 yards I was able to see a rabbit twitch his nose in a pitch black. I almost felt like Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs. Get one Clarise Starling.....
Lexar by far is the best brand for Mac computers and the Elite line is an excellent choice compared to other Lexar USB drives and other brands. Here's why.- Low power consumption. No need to find the USB port on the back of a G4 anymore, plugs directly into the keyboard USB port without problems.- Compatibility. Complete compatibility between PCs and Macs. No unnecessary 'security' software preinstalled that may compromise compatibility.- Professsional looking.- Low profile: For hard to reach USB ports.- Ejection time. When you eject the mounted drive and the icon dissapears from the desktop you can pull out the USB drive immediately. With other vendors, even if the icon has disappeared the USB drive has not unmounted.- No cap problems. Unless you lose it...Cons:- Speed. Slow transfer speeds compared to the 100X model.- Need even lower profile. For really hard to reach places.- Indicator light could be more prominent.- A bit pricey compared to other options.
Speakers are perfect for Sony smart TVs but it require an amplifier- I am not sure what will work this.
This product came on time and helped my mother be able to watch T.V. on her computer! She loves it.
With mucho expectation did I open this thick novel, only to find myself nearly unable to get through the chapters and chapters of pointless description and forced poetry. I confess it was painful - that awful feeling where you want to keep your eyes open, but they just won't stay open! In fact, I fell asleep a couple of times as I toiled. Is this a fun read? No way. Is it edifying in any way? Afraid not. It's just long. Tartt seems to think very little of her readers; she tries to impress with length, thinking you won't notice her lack of conviction or her inability to create vivid characters - or to plot an epic novel! People aren't as dumb as she thinks. And she should respect how hard most of us have to work to earn the money we make to buy her books! Well, never again. She's lost this fan for good.
Unfortunately they didn't solve my problem which turns out to be software related.
El producto reune las caracteristicas necesarias, lo mas importante es su propiedad difusora, misma que si se comporta adecuadamente.El acabado no es lo &uacute;ltimo de la moda, pero se acepta..
It was one of those moments when I learned one of my friends B-days was the day I decided talking to him. Embarrassing enough, I chuckled and said, "Your B-day? I remembered! That's why I got you this gift. Hang on, let me go scratch it off." As I quickly logged on my Amazon Account and bought these Microsoft Points... (Since the stores were alredy closed.) then reading the code right off for him. Thanks! Hope you laughed.
Over the years both my E1s have had multiple component failures and the rubberized coating on the cases has turned to goo. Even when the components work, the amount of noise coming off the display is extremely high. I honestly can't recommend the E1 or any other Eton product to anyone.
I just wanted to point out that there is a menu to enable the unit to play VCDs. Unfortunately, it is hidden and requires a few presses of buttons on the remote to access it but it does work. If you have firmware version 5, the following steps will allow you to enable this feature. (To check what version of firmware you have, just hit the menu button twice and the information should come up on screen.)#1 - Insert a music cd.#2 - Press the menu button.#3 - Press 5#4 - Press the eject button. (The tray should remain closed.)#5 - Press 1#6 - Press the index menu button.#7 - Press eject again. (The tray should still remain closed.)If these steps are followed correctly, a prompt should appear saying &quot;Enable VCD:1-Yes/2-No&quot; at which point you simply hit 1. You should now be able to play VCDs on the Oritron 600. According to what I have read online, this should work on all units manufactured from January 2000 onward.
I just stumbled on the G1000A in a clearance bin at REI for $24.95, so couldn't pass it up. I'm pleasantly surprised to say the least. I have a Sony SW (previous version of the ICF-SW7600GR model) and have always been frustrated with its un-ergonomic button tuning. Having a tuning knob to quickly scan through stations while being able to see the exact frequency on the digital display is fab. The sound quality from the speaker on this cheap Grundig is better than on my $150 Sony.Niggles: While the leather(ette?) case looks cool, it is a drag when you want to scan stations: it covers the display, so you have to open it to scan, then since it isn't attached to the radio, it falls off. Also, the battery door pops off too easily, but a peice of tape fixes that.
The husband asked for these but was not at all happy once he got them and tried them out. I'm not sure if it was because he usually wears glasses and they didn't focus for him or what but I had to send them back.
This is well worth the money. It is better than what came with my Palm M130 and now that I have replaced the battery it works great. Just FYI if you are replacing your Palm battery make sure you back-up everything because when I did I lost all the programs I had on it. The only programs which stayed were the ones preloaded the way it was purchased. Other than that the product is fantastic.
I visited Amazon.com about 5 times before I finally clicked the "one click purchase" button and bought the TDK CDRW 40x...but I'm glad I did!Installation was very easy into my Dell Dimension 700mhz desktop. I was a bit concerned initially about the front face plate of the TDK not fitting flush with the case, but a little push on the case and it went right in. I cabled it up as the master with my existing Dell CD reader as the slave. All factory settings and jumpers were adequate and correct for the installation (no adjustments needed).First burn was a data archive using the 80min/700mb media that came with the unit. 475mb of all types of data wrote in 4 minutes! That would have taken over 30 minutes on my old unit. Good diagnostics and reporting followed a quick verification of writing....I'm sure the PlexWriter is just as good of a unit, but I'm happy and ahead in the cash department.
Just bought my Brother tonight and is still in box so can't really review product yet but will at a future date. Was reading harsh reviews because of inkjet replacement prices. I just ordered the black lc31bks for $5.23 and each of the colorslc31c,lc31m,and lc31ys for $5.00 each at inkjet.madness.com.So that should eliminate that cost replacement problem for me.Will let you know how I like the unit soon.
This unit has great sound, but no screen. With 3 - 5 hrs worth of music per disc finding a song is a bit difficult.
First, I'm not used to using a trackball - thus perhaps my own problem. But I suspect that others may have the same problem of adjusting to this input method. One complaint though, the scroll wheel is extremely slow - by that I mean that it takes a lot of turning to move the screen down or up. This speed may be adjustable, but I don't see any way to adjust. Overall, not bad, but it may take me a little longer to become proficient with it _ have only had it for one week.
I can't really comment on the quality of the product since I never got it! Amazon refunded my money, though.
It works well with a Dimension 8400. The extra power helps with an upgraded graphics card. It doesn't however fit correctly in a dimension 8400. it would of been nice to know that before purchasing.
I should have noticed this is for iPhone 3G, not 4. A friend recommended this case so I just ordered it. It doesn't fit my iPhone 4 with its bumper from WalMart. So I ordered a different case and now I'm happy. Nothing against this case though, it is well made and nice looking.Here's the one for iPhone 4: [...]
These buds are such a huge improvement over the iPod-included buds. They sound fantastic with great bass response on my 60GB Video iPod. I had no problem getting a good seal in my ear with the medium size rubber caps included. I'm hearing new things in songs that I've heard a hundred times before. They are very comfortable for extended wear. I like the behind-the-head style of the cord for the right bud. My only complaint is not the with the buds themselves but the horrible case that is included. I find it completely useless but that does not affect my overall feeling with these great earbuds. Great value for the low price here at Amazon.
I had this speaker for about a year and the bass management is great be it in Dolby digital, DTS or PCM Stereo. It's just a matter of adjustment from the Home Theater Receiver. I recommended this speaker to some and they were satisfied the way it performed especially when the dynamic range is already 40.It is durable except the grill when it becomes loose it could be mistaken as sound of a distorted tweeter. Try it, it's worth the price.
Ordered this headset and it did not work, had to call Plantronics and get a replacement headset. Then, hooked to my portable phone system and it amplified a hiss on the line so bad that I couldn't use it. Even had the phone company try to repair the line so I could use this headset. Plantronics support was great and we tried everything. I'm back to my cheap $25 headset and content.
The product is as described and it has withstood the more than average wear and tear. Perfect for dorm rooms etc.
I have this amp and their model 20 preamp and the system is quite nice. Well built and very powerful. Nikko rated the power amp with both channels driven into an 8 ohm load. My amp is actually the 220 model, which is almost the same. Don't be fooled by the modest power rating. These older amps were rated differently. The power rating is more of a continuous commercial rating as opposed to a home theater rating, where only one channel at a time is tested at full power and where occasional protect shut downs are considered acceptable at the full rated power. Most modern home theater receivers can not deliver full power out of all channels at once for sustained periods. This amplifier can happily play all day long at or near it's full rated power output. Thus the reason why most of these older high quality amps sound a lot louder then their specs would suggest as compared to amps rated at similar power output made today. Then there is the issue of distortion , slew rate, the rise time etc. Suffice it to say that these not so well known but very important specs are far superior in these older Nikko amps then most modern power amps in the under $1,000 price range. This amplifier uses discrete transistor circuitry and a real power supply using a power transformer as opposed to some switching computer type power supply. Heatsinks for the output transistors are large which enables them to bias the output transistors such that the amp sounds sweet at very low power levels as well as at the highest output power levels. A lot of thought went into Nikko amps and preamps. They did a very good job of creating a line of products that was reasonably priced while maintaining superior sonic performance. Most of this gear is going on 25+ years old. So some of it may suffer from the usual ravages of time like noisy controls and such. But for the most part, Nikko components are well made and very reliable. Expect to pay around $300 - $500 for one of their power amps in working condition and around $200 - $400 for a preamp (depending on model). My 20 has a very nice phono preamp stage that will accept both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. For MM types, it has different capacitance loading settings. A nice touch in any preamp. All in all, I like my Nikko system. Is it as good as one of my high end tube systems? no it isn't. But compared to modern solid state receivers in the under $2000 range, my Nikko preamp and power amps blow them all away. You'd have to spend some serious cash to find a system with better overall performance then a Nikko power amp and preamp combination.
I've been using this scanner for several weeks now and am very satisfied with it. The installation and setup was easy, and I had it up and running in less than a half hour. The only problem I've encountered is that some photos I scanned came out looking "stripey", but I solved this by using the "blur" filter in Photoshop. I'm pretty sure the Canoscan Toolbox includes a "blur" filter as well, since it is similar in many ways to Photoshop. This is a good scanner for basic, everyday use, and a great value for the price.
I ordered this cable from Amazon.com and then got impatient and picked up one at Best Buy for $20. I installed it, on Saturday and the one from Amazon came Monday.
I have owned this camera for one month now, and may return it.Negatives:. Too flimsy. Too much image noise, even in bright light. Difficulty seeing and focussing image in zoom mode. Cannot use LED in the daylight.. Color sometimes off-base eg. a blue-turquoise sea was renderredtoo green. A blue-grey sea was rederrred grey-green. Mode control is flimsy, and moves on its own sometimes. Simple mode too simple. There is no auto flash.. Red eye reduction use is clumsy. One button would be nice.. Case too expensive. Some photos come out with an obvious "digital" look.. Good value for money. A good "vacation" camera. Don't expect professional results.Positives:. Relatively easy to operate. 1 GB Memory card gives 400-1000 photos (depending on quality). Good battery life. Nice lens. Superzoom photos are always in focus (if you take care) andthere is little distortionI will be trading this in for a SLR with a larger sensor, hoping for better color rendition, sturdier and more flash alternatives.
I had a similar-design pair of decent binoculars years ago (Nikons, I think), which were, of course, more expensive. I was expecting these to be as small as those were. These are smallish but definitely not pocketable in a shirt. I was hoping to give them to a friend as an improvement on opera glasses but they are way too big and only marginally better optically.The optical quality is about what you'd expect for $20 or so. The eyepoint is awkward, there's a bright ring of light around the image, and there just isn't any sharpness except in the very middle of the image. Flare characteristics are terrible. But if I were 10 years old I'd think they were pretty cool. They look reasonably tough, as long as you keep them dry.If you want something small to really look at things try to get something at the lower end of the price scale of the name brands (Nikon Canon Vortex Olympus Pentax)I'm going to keep these in my car's trunk, just in case I'm desperate.
Beware of the fake reviews posted here promising "free iPods". These are spammers trying to harvest email addresses for their ridiculous offers.Think about it for a moment: how can somebody afford to give away $150+ gadgets just for signing up for bogus trial offers? Answer: they can't!
This is an excellent card. It is fast and reliable.
I thought I'd save a bunch of money by buying "high-quality" inkjet cartridges from an online vendor at just over half the price of the Xerox cartridges at my local office megastore. They even looked to be built very nicely, when I got them.Unfortunately, I discovered that the REAL difference is the ink itself, and it really matters. The ink in the clone cartridges suffered from two serious problems that made it a really bad buy: 1) It's way too watery, and so it causes the paper in solid colored areas to get wavy, and 2) It dries far too slowly, so while the Xerox cartridges can print, say, text on a light grey background, trying that with the clone cartridges resulted in the text bleeding badly with the background, becoming almost unreadable.Learn from my mistake - the Xerox cartridges are worth the difference, and Amazon's price seems pretty good. I'm only buying real Xerox ink cartridges for my M940 from now on...
Lets start from the beggining. It takes quite a while to turn on, and if you would like to select a song from an album you need to first start the first song on the album then go through a series of controls to get to the song bank for that album. Whenever the mp3 is left sitting for a while or bumped slightly it turns off and then it takes a while to turn on. Don't even get me started on the Rhapsody software needed to load the sandisk with your music. On the bright side, you can use this to listen to your music. . . that is if you don't mind the constant hassle of this user-unfriendly devise.James Day
My e260 is so easy to use. I still have problems using my son's RCA Lycra after a year of using it, and with the Sansa e260 I was up and running right away. It is very intuitive. It holds huge amts of music. I have put pictures on it. I have put a personal video on it, but it did not have sound. The MPG format is not supported, so I can't complain. I put a full length DVD movie on it without any problem. I really wanted a built-in radio, which this unit has. The battery lasts a long time before needing to recharge. I highly recommend this mp3 player.
Overall the GPS has been very good for me. I am a Realtor and being able to enter multiple waypoints was a very important feature for me. It connects fairly quickly and has lots of bells and whistles that the $500 Garmin did NOT have. Such as multiple waypoints and the split screen. Obviously for anyone looking into GPS Units the Mio c520 is by far the cheapest 5+ inch screen out there, I purchased it for 249 with text to speech and a large screen, can't be beat.There are a couple of downsides and issues that I have had, the first being that the chargers don't work well with the unit. I had trouble initially charging the unit and the directions say you need to hold down the power for 5 secs to turn on and off and after calling support it is more like 10-15 secs. Sometimes when the unit is on, plugging in the charger will cause it to turn off, also plugging in the charger when the battery is dead does not allow my particular unit to turn on right away, it has to charge for about 5 minutes to get an initial charge before it will turn on, which can be annoying when you are trying to use it and you didn't know that it was dead. The charge only lasts for about 1-1.5 hours on a full charge before needing to plug it in, so it is good that it comes with a car charger.The one other downside compared to Garmin for me was that this unit gives too many directions for one turn, it can give up to 4 directions (ie. exit highway in .5 miles, exit highway in .25 miles, exit highway in 500 yards, exit highway in 100 yards.... ) That is a little overkill and can be annoying if you are trying to have conversation (especially when I'm with clients). Overally I give it 9 out of 10 stars and for the money, I think it is a GREAT Value... I think it has many of the same features as Garmins that cost twice as much. I know I had also read things about customer support, I both emailed them and called and had no problem getting quick responses and they were helpful. I haven't had to send anything back, but overall I would recommend this product to everyone.
The machine was cheap and has lots of useful functions. Copy and fax with variable resolutions is a very use one. Setup was a snap. Don't know how long the included toner will last but I use the machine rarely. It is worth the investment.
It's a great item! I just wish I bought a larger GB card :) . Only downfall is you DO need the card reader since regulaer SD card readers cannot read the SDHC cards. But other than that, i love it! I have it on my list to buy more!
This CD-player, believe it or not, is the best one I've ever had. It seems to me that this player can do no wrong. The first thing that impressed me was the slim and attractive design. I think this CD really makes the grade and it's awesome. I can carry it anywhere I want, and it is really hard to feel the weight. My advice to you is, if you look for a CD player that has a good sound quality, anti-shock protection and many more, go and buy this player. It really is worth it. You have got a pretty good chance of being disappointed when you purchase this baby.
I was looking for a mount that would work inside a cabinet with limited space around it. Most all mounts require you to mount a plate to the back of the TV, then drop the whole kit and kaboodle into the wall section vertically. There was no way for me to do this with my set-up as my media unit in-sets the TV by a depth of 8". This was an excellent solution as it was fairly low profile. Caveat here is that this weighs a lot and is built like a tank. I have another Peerless mount I bought for a plasma almost 6 years ago and it, too was made with thick gauge powder coated steel, so I knew the quality I would be getting.Mounting tips:1. Screw this into solid wood. Find studs and put this into wood. This sucker weighs more than the Biggest Losers. Anchors will work, but why risk it?2. Test fit everything on the ground first to find the center point and the height from the mount to the top of the TV. If you don't do this first, this is not evident until you mount the whole damn thing. If it's too high or low, there's no way to adjust this after it's up.3. The horizontal center point is not evident. Measure the left/right distance then tighten the set screws.Overall a really great mount.Comes with way more screws and attachments to fit almost every TV out there.
I was hesitant to buy this at first because it was so inexpensive. I figured &quot;you get what you pay for&quot; right? Well, I was wrong. This little walkman is one of the best purchases I made. The sound and reception are great. I got a great deal. No complaints here!
Very nice to have the ability to collapse it when storing or inside. Will create problems with flash on digital-type camera. After sitting on camera for a couple of days or hours if in heat - will slightly alter shape that will NOT affect its use - will return to original shape when rotated.
I followed the initial charge instructions as directed. However, the first time I used the camera the battery was dead by the end of the day. :(
I find this product does the job. I probably could go the cheaper route but I like that it works and lasts quite awhile. I have found Amazon has the best price.
Do not buy this card, gets corrupted within a few shoots and is unrecoverable after. Plus it's terribly slow. Horrible overall.
The Kyocera S5R is quite the complete camera. Like one of the other reviews said, it rises above the rest when taking action pictures (for examples, kids in a soccer game). It comes with good software, cables. Very easy to connect to TV and computer. Controls are easy (worst case, a quick read through the reference card should get any one set.) Its only down side is from what I was told from an SME, is the night pictures. So again, I was very happy with my purchase. My pictures from my vacation look really nice. Good luck.
I did not like the quality of this webcam. Video quality is not good at all.
I guess I like this scanner. Mac OS 10.4. It has 3 adaptors. 1 for slides, 1 for 35mm negatives and 1 for 120 film, I dont know what the 120 film type is. Removing the white backround on the underside of the lid to put in the slide and negative adapter is very easy. I did scan slides and negatives. The included adapters make it real easy. DO NOT HIT THE TAB key when trying to move the cursor from box to box in the advanced setup mode, it will freeze the interface, you will have to exit out and get back in. Just type in 400% in the output size box and hit enter, then click on the next preview of a slide or negative. Type 400, hit enter, click on next slide. Then your life will be easy as pie.The quality is OK I guess. I was given an HP all in one, the blacks did not cut it. I scanned a photo of a friend with black hair and the quality was OK. It is not the fastest thing though. I have a G5 with USB 2. I scan from within Photoshop so I can run actions to adjust levels and shadow & hi-lights. The built in dust removal option is amazing. I had a slide that was of the beautiful Florida keys, with a killer blue sky, but a ton of black scratch marks, the software took them away, it works it truly worked.There is a software button to scan in silent mode......that kinda works too. But why even have it. This scanner I feel is OK for the $150 I paid. I have not tried the front panel button yet. I would recommend this product.
I bought this cable to connect my printer to my computer. It works flawlessly.Belkin is a respected manufacturer and their attention to detail and quality are apparent. As described by the manufacturer, some of its important features are: "Molded strain relief and PVC overmolding make the cable durable, while its impedance-matched, twisted-pair construction minimizes cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free transmission. Gold-plated copper contacts provide maximum conductivity and minimize data loss. An aluminum undermold shield helps meet FCC requirements on EMI/RFI interference, and its foil-and-braid shield complies with fully rated cable specifications, reducing EMI/RFI interference."The very low prices offered by some of the Amazone sellers, make it a real bargain compared to other USB cables on the market.
The GoVox for Palm V seems like a nice idea - record a note while driving when your hands are not free to jot. But I found the design not robust. Sometimes it doesn't record even with carefully correct button sequences. It just seems dead. Other times it begins recording when stashed in my pocket and bumped. The buttons are not sufficiently recessed to prevent this. I replaced it once in case the first unit was simply a lemon. But the second unit behaved just the same. It turned out to be a waste of money and time for me. I'll go back to a slim hard case and work on my human memory.
Problem # 1:The process of buying the separate plug-ins is painstaking and will leave a bad taste in your mouth afterward. The only "out of the box" experience customers are having is one that says, "Nice, I can't use any of the features that made me want to buy this thing in the first place until I buy and install all the extra plug-ins" (which are NOT easy to install until you talk to tech support, btw).Solution:Bundle them in the unit - even if you have to increase the retail price. I'd gladly pay more to not go through what I did for installing plug-ins.Problem # 2The design of the Archos 605 feels and looks cheap. This is astonishing to consider when your main rivals (and market leaders iPod, Creative, etc.) all have cheaply-produced (yet slick and cool-looking) molded plastic outfits. The worse part is the rough-finished, sharp-angled, powder coated faceplate that surrounds the display on the 605.Solution:Smooth out the sharp edges and rough, grabby finish around the display. Remember, that's where people's fingers will be doing the most work. Bottom line...you should make a unit that looks good and feels good to hold or NO ONE will buy it over your competition (ESPECIALLY WOMEN).Problem # 3:The lack of a proper charger to accompany a $300+ unit is madness. I know the highest margin items are all the add-ons and accessories, but this is going too far. Right now, I've had this unit two days and the long USB charging time is only increasing my dissatisfaction with your product and company.Solution: Include a damn charger!Finally, even though I may have harsh comments for the unit (Archos 605, 80GB) and Archos' marketing angle, it's only because I think the 605 has the guts of a REAL iPod killer. The video is awesome and the features blow Apple's Touch away. I'm only adding my two cents as a picky, impatient consumer who wants to see a unit that he can actually recommend to friends, family, and everyone else.Come on guys, make it happen so I can buy a Gen 6 and make my iPodTouch-owning friends weep with jealousy! When you do, your sales will DOUBLE because electronic junkies like me will tell anyone and everyone to buy one.
These speaker are amazing they look great and sound even better i had these for like a week now and its hooked up to a pioneer vsx-920 receiver and the sound is so clear and loud it shakes my living room I haven't turned it all the way because its so loud and the bass is wounderful i love that there's alot of options to mount these speakers I cant complain best bang for my buck.
I've used the Bose 3-2-1 GS Series II DVD system for over six months now. The DVD unit is outstanding and possessed all the inputs/outputs I needed to integrate with digital cable HD service and another DVD/VCR (including optical in). The surround effect is excellent, although you should be prepared to fiddle with speaker direction/placement if you wish to maximize the surround sound effect. I have a five-speaker surround system in another room, and the 3-2-1 unit comes very, very close to approximating its sound (but I didn't have to climb in the attic and string wires all over earth to receive the effect with the Bose). It's expensive, but Bose quality, ease of use and ease of installation justify the cost in my mind.
Any lens that accepts a filter this large is fairly expensive. Putting a non-multi-coated filter in front of it will badly affect your image quality. Why?Unlike film cameras, a digital camera sensor has a flat glass "low-pass" filter (LPF) in front of it. A certain percentage of light striking this LPF will be reflected back into the lens. Any flat glass surface in front of the lens will reflect back, creating multiple images of the reflection. This is somewhat like the effect you see when you place two mirrors facing each other. You see multiple copies of yourself reflected in the mirror.For this reason, when shooting into any light source, pros will not put any filter in front of their lens. Look around you and you will see all sorts of light sources (light bulbs, LEDs in power-on indicators, shinny reflections) so you are almost always shooting with something in the picture that can cause ghosts.If you must have a filter, then it should be a high quality multi-coated filter. The multi-layer coating minimizes the reflections (but doesn't completely eliminate them).This filter does NOT have multi-coating and will create internal reflections, ghosts and reduced contrast. I suggest you either get a good multi-coated filter or go without. I'm a pro and no longer use any "protective" filters since the switch to digital. Modern lens glass is far stronger than the thin flat filters and I've never damaged a front element in 30 years.There are others that disagree with my opinion, but cost of a high quality 77mm filter can be over $100. Better to save that money into a lens repair fund, which could be used for any kind of damage. A lens hood does a better job of protection than a filter, and reduces flair with no side effects. I suggest B+W brand filters if you must have one.And protection? Thin flat glass is easily broken, while a thick glass dome (the front of a lens) can be quite strong. So stories of a filter protecting a lens because it broke and the lens didn't, are usually of little value. Believe me, I've tested this on an Instron test machine at a client's lab. It is shocking how weak these things are.So don't fall for the old camera store salesman's trick of suggesting "protective" filters. They were high-profit items, and were OK in the old days of fragile lens coatings. Today's lens coatings and glass are very durable and usually need no protection, other than a proper lens hood (usually included with the lens).
While in a game (happens across all games I play) if I use the volume adjuster on the cord, it shrinks my game to desktop and displays a blue volume bar. This is extremely annoying, since games like Fallout 3 crash when forced to minimize, and in online games like Bad Company 2 you end up out of the game for a while as you shrink the game, adjust volume, then attempt to remaximize the game. The headphones themselves aren't bad or good, but I bought them to use for gaming, and it just isnt reasonable to have to go into each game's audio options -> master volume options any time I want to make minor adjustments to sound.
Bought this same model about 5 years ago for $129 and it worked great but started having issue with losing signal. When researching for a replacement, this one still had great reviews and the price ($67) was reasonable for the feature set. Like having features like MAC filtering and QoS for using a VOIP phone (Ooma). The new one has the same name but the firmware was 2.x vs. 1.x. User interface and the lights on the face panel are slightly different but so far it works great and get reliable signal over 100 feet away from base.
I was searching this DVI to HDMI cable to share my PC screen with my TV. With this cable you can use yours Big screen TV as monitor . I recommden this seller. Fast shipment and nice price.
Don't waste your time looking any further - this is the best digital recorder for the money hands down.
I worked for 4 different national electronics retailers, and I can honestly say that Monster cables are overpriced. 90% overpriced. Every year, they (Monster) would have a contest where we could get all the Monster Products we could buy at 90% off, if we sold X amount of product, including their $$$$$ power stabilizers and speakers. At 90% off, Monster still made money.For example, I purchased the top of the line Z series, and the picture quality WAS THE SAME AS THE PACK IN CABLES. No difference whatsoever.Only place where cables made a difference was with audio. Speaker cables definitely sound better when bigger.With their power centers and stabilizers, Monster has to install their demos themselves, they don't allow the store people to set it up. Also, it requires "calibration". Ummmm... customers don't have to calibrate it at home, so why should the store? Well, once hooked up at my house, I found no difference between my $900 power center and the $30 Belkin pro. Thankfully I only (over)paid $90 instead of the saps who paid retail of $900.Oh, and the THX label means nothing, except more money for Monster. It's the SAME cable as the non-THX label. I've seen both cut in 1/2. They are identical.After 10 years in electronics retail, I seriously have remorse about touting the Monster brand. I feel I scammed so many people.
I have to say, this product is good when you want to get free shipping but your order does not exceed $25.Ordinary sound quality, average jack design, having bass but unclear. You get what you paid for. No surprise at all.
Linksys WUSB54G is very easy to install. It took my 7 years boy 5 minutes to do it. If your computer is running windows xp or 2000 and your adapter has latest firmware version 4, let your 7 years or older child do the installation for you, unless you have nothing else to do. I can not express enough how easy the installation of this product is. And it works perfect as described.
To get the best performance from these so-so speakers, you must fold out the stand. The stand's hinge is made of cheap plastic and will break after a few uses. The plug at the end of the cable which hooks to the PC, is stored in the battery compartment. The plastic lip which should hold the compartment closed is made of similar shoddy material - poorly designed, which will break after a couple of months. After that, every time you take the speakers out of their cheap bag, the battery cover flies open and spill your batteries all over. Sony should be ashamed to put their name of this product.
I bought this filter to go on my new Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens. It is incredible. I have a cheaper UV filter on one of my other lenses and you can tell the difference. I use it primarily as protection for my expensive glass. Absolutely worth spending the money on a high quality filter when you've already spent the money on a high quality lens.
Just what I needed to replace a broken usb power cable. Best price and fast delivery.
they were fast ,packaging was spectacular, i only order one chip to see how things would go,now im reordering another one.I order the memory chip for my old computer great improvement..i will be ordering again because i need more memory..i recommend them honestly and trustworthy company.!yesssss!
It seems that no one knew that kind of mirrors. Initially peers mocked the mirror but after consulting me where I had bought to get one too. Good delivery time. highly recommended
I purchased this HDTV for my mother who is 91 years old and we are both pleased with the unit. The TV was delivered without damage and it worked properly out of the box. The picture is brilliant and the colors are very true to life. I noticed that the bulb that will need replacement after 8000 or so hours can be found on the Internet for as little as $160 dollars. All in all this was a very good transaction and my mother is extremely happy with the 'big screen' tv.
I love this machine, but jeez! The remote control is driving me crazy. It takes on average 8-9 attempts to get it to pause, rewind, fast forward, etc., then once you're in that gear, another round of punching and aiming to get it to stop. I'm going to try a universal remote after the holiday and see if that works any better. If so I'll come back and amend this review.
The headphones arrived in good shape and on time. I have the headphones for a month now. I've used the headphones once on a plane for about 4 hours and they worked great. So far so good!
We bought this right before a road trip and it was the best purchase I have made in a long time. It was simple to use and was an invaluable tool on our trip. Not only did it provide easy fast accurate driving directions it provided easy access to hotels and other sites. The best part was the we didn't have to fumble with maps and we never had a fight about getting lost!
These were way, way, way too bright sounding intially, but got a lot better after a long burn in time. The bass is a little lacking for my tastes and the midrange is way flat to me, but this may be subjective depending on your musical tastes and personal preferences.They seem rather durable, and for me they're quite comfortable. Moreso than my Koss KCS-75s. I like the fit and durability so much I'm actively wondering if I can Frankenstein the Koss drivers into this frame.
Works great with my iPhone and iPad. Great idea to have the pen handy for taking short notes. I also have two others without the pen. Would recommend - the price and quality is right compared to others I priced.
The Palm IIIc is my first Palm Pilot and I am throughly satisfied with it. I looked at every Palm out there and decided on this one for the color feature and the 8 megs of RAM.I am an avid Internet user, but after checking out the 2 megs of RAM that came with the Palm VII, I decided against it. Why pay the same amount of money for 6 LESS megs and minus the color? In the future they will make a color, wireless, 8 meg model and I will be first in line to purchase that one. In the meantime I am happy with my IIIc.I don't find the color grainy or the applications hard to use. I have an online calendar at www.anyday.com and I can HotSync it with my Palm IIIc so I don't have to spend long hours filling in stuff in my Palm. It works out great.I compared the Palm to the Visor and Casio models but found that if you want a handheld more for organizational purposes that the Palm is better. If you want it as a toy that plays MP3's, etc etc then go for the Casio models but don't expect the same quality when it comes to the calendar,etc. I needed it mostly for my calendar, but the other features make it so more worthwhile.As for negative aspects, I have not found many. The battery life is very long and if you charge it every night you will not have a problem with it running out. Don't bother buying what they call a &quot;travel&quot; charger. Just charge it as you normally would from any outlet with the serial port charger they provide you with. It does not need to be plugged in the back of a computer to work. They are just trying to make an extra buck.Overall, the IIIc is a great buy if it is what you are looking for in features. Not everyone has the same requirements so make sure to check out all the features and specs on the different brand handhelds and make the decision for yourself. If you find your needs meets those of the IIc, then you cannot go wrong!
I have been shopping for a new stereo for the past 10 years. I have since moved into a house, acquired multiple televisions, VCRs, DVD players, but no home theatre system. Instead, everything ran through my television speakers. My shelf was loaded with an Xbox game console, a cable box, a low-end DVD player and an unreliable VCR. Spanning 5 shelves, there is no room for much else.Then this system came along. My initial budget was $1,200 (About $500 for the receiver and the rest for speakers.) The Toshiba SD-V55HT is an out-of-the box home theater system packed with features to free up my shelf and upgrade my audio life. Priced at less than $300, this was an easy buy. I have had the system now for 2 months and I'm very happy with it.The system comes with a VCR and DVD player and stereo receiver housed in one unit. The receiver has 5 different sound modes including Dolby Prologic II, Movie, Music, Matrix and 3-D Surround. In addition, there is also By-Pass which determines the type of audio is being received and handles it accordingly. It has one additional input in the back for my Xbox and another in front for the occasion when I want to hook up my video camera which I haven't tried yet.The speakers are lightweight. At 60w each for the 3 front speakers and 2 rear speakers and 100w for the subwoofer, this system is ideal for a small room which I have.The setup was a breeze. This is "stereos for dummies". Each of the speakers is color coded with a matching speaker wire. The manual helps you figure out how to get everything in the right place. The trickiest part is probably was getting my TV and cable box wired up properly, but essentially, its standard fare.Once you are up and running, you can run the setup to tell the system where the speakers are to optimize the audio experience.The system is silver and black with nice lines. The bookshelf speakers are short and small. It fits in well in my messy sun room without standing out.The big win is the addition of a DVD player, MP3/CD player and a VCR in one unit. Everything plays great. I have no complaints about the sound but I upgraded from my television speakers.I was a little disappointed that the AM/FM radio antennae are independent from the cable antenna. The package comes with a cheap loop antenna for AM and a wire antenna for FM. I pull both along the side of my entertainment console and then hide them both behind a clock. The reception is passable.The remote is fairly familiar to handle the VCR, DVD player, MP3/CD player and radio. But you can't give up your other remotes. It doesn't handle the television or the cable box. This is really a bother since my TV is also a Toshiba.The MP3 screen display unfortunately doesn't make good use of the space. The left half of the screen displays the track and navigates folders fine enough. The right have is reserved for manually assembling a play list which I will likely never do. I would have rather liked to see a full-screen with each track well displayed and this split screen only when I decide to build a play list.The presets for the radio are a bit tricky. Each slot can hold an AM and FM station. This gets confusing when you switch to the radio and the wrong station comes up. I would have preferred that each slot is configured for one station and either AM or FM. A minor nit.This plug-n-play system came with a DVD player, a CD and MP3 player, a VCR, AM/FM, cable and two other inputs. No doubt about it, at $299 this is a great price. Comparable systems lacked a DVD player, MP3 player or the VCR for the same price or more. One day, I am may still upgrade to the system of my dreams, but this is a nice step in the right direction.Pros: Packed with features and well worth the price.Cons: AM/FM seems like a poor add-on.Bottom Line: Boat-load of features for a great price for a small room.
I actually have an earlier model Samsung DVD player, and it, along with other Samsung models at the time, had a horrible skipping problem on many DVDs. Samsung's support was almost non-existant -- I found out there was a firmware upgrade for the player, but not through their website (where I couldn't find any help whatsoever), but through a friend with the same problem. HOWEVER, the firmware upgrade did not resolve the problem, and the last I heard, there was a class action suit filed here in Pennsylvania (which I received an invitiation to be a part of, but could not participate in, I think because I no longer had the receipt). Considering their lackluster customer support, I would advise anyone against buying any DVD player from this company. Players are much cheaper nowadays anyway, and you can get an excellent Sony or Toshiba for a modest price.
This is is definitely a Must-Buy with Cannon PowerShot S20. Nothing more and nothing less.Better to have another battery in the pack, even the price may be higher. At least that should be an option.
This power strip/outlet was just the right item for my needs. I have a number of electronic items such as radio scanners, etc. that have large 'plug-in' transformers on the end of the power cords. Very few power strips have the outlets spaced far enough apart for several items such as the ones I use often. This item worked out very well. It has a rather large 'footprint', but that should be expected for an item of its design. Overall, the construction seems solid and I have no reason to think that I'll not get several years of good use from this item. The price is very reasonable as well. Considering I've gone through several expensive battery power/packs in the last few years (and with no need for the battery in the long run) it was refreshing to find a power strip of this design and price.
On a previous purchase I was totaly missled, I purchased a 9" tv and it said a/c d/c and I took for granted it was for average batteries not a car battery. Your page did not explain what kind of battery's to use so I ordered the set. When I received it I saw that it was not what I wanted so I shipped it back. I feel that was not my fault and I should not have paid return shipping charges.
Worked fine & was easy to install. Will use again should we ever need to.
I purchased this item last week to upgrade my ipod 80gb (great item!!!).I found the sound on the classic VASTLY INFERIOR to the old ipod. I thought it might have been my imagination but after cruising some websites, I discovered that APPLE is using another chip that deteriorates the sound in significant way. I found the sound of the Classic to be thin and shrill compared to the older one and not nearly as warm and "clean." (I mostly listen to Jazz and classical) Again, I thought this might be my imagination but apparently other purchasers have had a similar experience. I'll be returning mine.
This is a great way to take your STiletto2 with you when working out.It protects the unit well and the arm band in handy. The only draw back is that it doesn't have a hole in it to reach the power switch so you have to take it out to turn it on or off.
Perfect for newer laptops. Fast data transfer with express card. Love it! No more extra junk(card readers)on your desk!
I am thoroughly satisfied with the quality projection of the player. It gives instant loading and the different programs afford me the most suitable effectiveness for all the formats it receives. I also like the fact that for a thin height and "not so big" player, it brings audio projection for DVD's and CD's to a very clearly proficient level of ear appreciation. Well worth Sony's technical expertice.
This keyboard is very nice, it works smoothly, was very easy to install, is comfortable to use and easy. For the price, it is a steal.
I've used this switch to toggle between a Dreamcast and PC. Late used it to toggle between Xbox 360 and PC. While it does work, the image quality is questionable. There was noticeable ghosting and the colors were not as vibrant.If you're a stickler for perfect image quality, remember: You get what you pay for. This is definitely not an ideal VGA switch.
Great battery saver if you do not use a card reader to download your pix.Got this for my Olympus SP-310. A word of caution, almost bought an identical adapter that would have fried my camera. [Glad I read reviews!] Do your homework, ask questions. Make sure Voltage & Polarity match your camera.
Quick setup with no tools needed & FMM && Am recievers work great. CD player and Aux input for my XM Reciever work Great also.
There is a reason why this item is so heavily discounted and it is so because this is not a well-thought, well-designed product.Like most power strips these days, Monster's product offers some decent surge protection on both plugged in devices and on coax (you'll have that if you get cable or satellite TV). To differentiate it from the competition, the Monster designer have colored theirs a shade of purple and have labeled the 9 outlets with multi-colored, not very useful but harmless plastic tags such as VCR (really?), CD, Receiver, CATV and so forth. There is also a master on-off button that shines a blue light when on.So far, so good but then there is an inexcusable design flaw. This works well for as long as you are using 2- or 3-prong plugs. Whether they are for the VCR, the CD or your CATV, they fit well on this unit's side. The trouble comes when you try to plug in just about any AD/DC adapter because this unit's design does not allow it or makes it extremely difficult and inconvenient. This is bad. In addition, the provided patch coax cable is short enough to make it useless - of course you can get something of a more useful length at the store but why bother to include one if it's only 3-4 ft. long?To summarize: you get surge protection for up to 9 devices if they are all using 2- or 3-prong plugs and coax if a 3-ft. long patch cable is long enough. The labels are largely useless because they are somewhat obsolete (VCR, CD) but they don't hurt. The blue light emitted by the on button can serve as a night light.I am okay with my purchase because I acquired mine as an Amazon's lightning deal deep discount but you can probably get 'better' from a more established power surge equipment vendor even at the currently advertised price.
hi. I feel very positive as all other do about the trackpad itself, but the left and right mouse buttons are mediocre at best (are stiff and clackety, won't press unless pressure is in the right spot) worse than most laptop buttons, and I believe this is a major fault in the product, imho. thanks, /d
I have now bought five of these for family members and will probably buy another for my office.They are relatively easy to setup once you figure the first one out. Not within abilities of nontechnical recipients, however, so preload them. I did not see any problems with 512MB cards using original resolution photos, though earlier reviews suggest loading 500+ pictures is not a good idea.The picture quality is extraordinary. Better than my normal photos. Lots of helpful settings for auto on/off, rotation timing, etc.The battery feature is somewhat useful to let grandma hold it or pass it around.Toughest problem in practice is finding a location with electrical power.If they were cheaper, I'd buy five and get rid of my wife's picture frames on every surface in the house.
This is the best piece of equipment I own. Spending lots of time on the computer, as well as using Photoshop and Corel Painter, makes me appreciate the Wacom Intuos 3. It is precise, quick, and intuitive to use. Occasionally I have to use a mouse with a computer out of my house and I am amazed at how clunky it feels after using the Wacom pen tools. The medium size is the easiest for me to use; although I bought the larger tablet at one point, I quickly sold it and reverted to the 6 X 8 model. The larger size was unwieldy for me even when working on large sized projects.I have owned this for several years, never had a problem. Take the time to read about setting up your tablet properly and you will never look back. I would give it 6 stars if possible.
This is used as a backup alarm for a truck backing into a garage.Like- It works as described, easy to install, helps provide precision backing.Not so much- needs batteries, would like a batteryless version. If sunlight is coming into the garage, it is difficult to see the light. I would like a horn that beeps when approaching that beeps faster till solid beep when in place.Overall- It performs really good
This product ... I ordered 2 USB and tried to network them over about 50 ft. Everytime I picked up my 2.4 Ghz phone the network dropped. On normal use, the best I could get was to be able to see files on my other computer. Spend a little extra money to get an IEEE 802.11b compliant adapter.
Especially now that like ten years have passed since I bought them! The sound is good for what they are. A big heavy on the low range but nothing to complain to much about
A typical iPod is a good thing! This device is easy to use, beautiful, sounds fantastic, and is the best device I've ever bought for what I'm using it for. There are many mp3/portable video devices out there but in my opinion it's the easiest to manage in terms of getting music and videos on it, it's less of a DRM hassle compared to other Microsoft-centric devices, and it intuitive.
I just purchased the TDK S80s from [a local store]. After installing them (I am replacing an older 3-spk. set of Altec Lansings), I immediately started playing some songs. The sound quality of these speakers is passable at lower volumes but as soon as you try to blast it even a little bit the frequency response buckles. Treble is crackly as hell and bass is a lot muddier than I would have expected from such a cool-looking tube. I adjusted both my PC sound card settings, Winamp EQ and Bass/treb controls on the right speaker, all to no avail. I have an Audigy MP3 sound card, and just hooked my Altec Lansings back up. Now I have to box these TDK things up and take them back.I give these speakers a strong thumbs down.
I had been using this with myCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, but found it didn't really help block any stray light and ended up getting theCanon ES71II Lens Hood for EF 50mm f/1.4 SLR Lens, even though it's much more expensive.However, my friend has this same lens hood with aCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Camerasand it seems to be just enough. So I think the moral is, if you have a wider-angle lens, this will work fine for you.
Great product. Very happy with it. I wish it could play (already charged)Ipod even when the charger plug is not plugged. Wondering how can I use it this way. But overall, great product. Every penny worthwhile.
This does not work. In fact, it will probably mess up your device the first time you insert the batteries necessitating a hard reset and a lot of aggravation. Don't try this at home.
Always keep this on on my lens for protection. A must if you don't want to break your bank account over replacement lenses.Fits well with the lens hood but please purchase the Canon lens hood.
I'll start by saying that I am using Windows 7 64-bit. I had read reviews elsewhere from people with Win 7 saying they had luck with this card, so I gave it a shot.I tried popping the card in and starting up the PC, just to be sure Win 7 didn't already have drivers for the card. It didn't. It saw the card, and then after doing it's thing, it said it couldn't find a driver.Next step: go to the Addonics web site to download the current drivers. There I came to a problem: they have 64-bit drivers, but as far as I can tell, they are only valid for Vista or lower. But most Vista drivers work well with Win 7, so I gave it a shot.The drivers installed fine, but my PC seemed to have fits and starts, where it would literally freeze for a second or two, then resume. This continued happening even after rebooting. I was pretty sure the drivers weren't going to work.So I Googled for drivers, and had my best luck when searching not for the product name, but instead for the Silicon Images chipset name/number (3124r5). I found the official download page at the Silicon Images site, and it included Win 7 drivers from April 2010. Yay.I uninstalled the old drivers using the Device Manager, and had it delete the old driver files. I then rebooted and installed the new drivers (from Device Manager). Everything went perfectly, and the card appears to be working great now, no freezes or problems. I attached an external hard drive, and it works great.Here is the driver page: http://www.siliconimage.com/support/searchresults.aspx?pid=27&cat;=3For 64-bit Win 7, you want the driver labeled "SiI 3124 64-bit Windows SATARAID5 Driver". There is a 32-bit version also, for those who didn't install the best version of Win 7. ;-)There is another driver named "SiI 3124 64-bit Windows BASE Driver for Windows 7". That one did not seem to be recognized, so I would just skip it.So, for any Win 7 users installing this card, skip the Addonics site, and get your drivers directly from the link above. It will save you a lot of time, and you'll be much happier with your purchase.BTW, I took a star off the rating because of the outdated drivers on the Addonics site. The card itself seems great. I needed/wanted a PCI-X card specifically, and I love that there are four external ports -- not one or two, which is more common. So from a hardware perspective, it gets 5 stars from me.I hope this info is helpful to someone!
Needed a new battery for our older model Sony camcorder and found this on amazon for a lot less than I was told at stores in my area.
would not be the same without my SanDISK card.The ultimate step in having the ultimate BB is to buy one of these.Take pictures with abandon, store music, tunes, etc.This is the way the blackberry it's supposed to be.And for 15 bucks.No contest.
I admit the device is years old, but when I tried to get it repaired through Archos, they basically told me, "It's old and that's too bad. If you want to buy something else we offer a small discount to you." I went on to replace the tiny hard drive in it, format the drive and now it works perfectly. If you are getting a hard drive failure on yours, replace the hard drive yourself. As far as Archos is concerned, I cannot recommend their products since Archos cares little about their customers.The sound quality with headphones is excellent. The speaker sux and you can barely hear it. Recording from a VCR is tedious, but that was the process in 2005.There is a learning curve to working this device and it should NEVER be put through security scanners at airports or such.The battery life is OK if you only intend to watch 1 movie at a time.The AV 420 will not stand up on a table unless it's in its dock, which you'll never take with you to the waiting room. It could have been supplied with a kickstand for as much as it costs- quite pricey.If summary, next time you buy an Archos product, consider that you'll be throwing it away in a few years unless you're adept at electronics repair AND you're lucky.
Apparently these earbuds are very fragile, because they stopped working about a month or so after I received them. I never dropped or stepped on them. I guess I got my money's worth, since they're so cheap.
Purchased this from Amazon and satisfied with performance and 8GB size. I use it in a camera and had no problems.
I oringinally bought an MP3 player, which was wonderful; however, the battery life was horrible. So, I decided to return it, and instead get a CD player. I saw this Sony CD player, and decided to buy it. Let me tell you, it was a great buy. The Atrac3 technology can hold up to 490 songs; which are easy to copy to CD. The CD player is light, never skips, and I have yet to change the batteries (in three weeks.) The sound is great, the Radio/TV/Weather reception is very good; specifically, the Radio is crystal clear. I was compelled to write a review for this prodcut; it is simply amazing!
My friends.. I just got my mine yesterday and I couldn't be more pleased! I will admit, there are a few things that could have been better (seek time, battery life, disk load time) but hey, this is the first reliable MP3/CD player to be produced!! Give them a break!Think about it like this... Buy a player for $175.84 (after shipping and handling), go to Best Buy and get yourself a stack of 50 700MB CDR Disks for $20 and be sure to pick yourself up a 48 Disk wallet while your there for $14. Then go get yourself a new pair of Labtec MP350 headphones at buy.com for $13.95 (for supreme digital quality listening). You just spent about $223.79 and what have you got?Lets say you have tracks that are an average of 5MB each on your 700MB disk. That's 140 tracks on each of those 48 cds for a grand total of 6,720 tracks you can take with you!!! Try to do this with a CDs.. Ha ha.. you would have to carry around 373 CDs with you!! (think about buying 373 CDs at a music store.. one disk is $15, 373 disks would be $5,595)And what does all that mean? You could spend $223.79 for a music collection worth $5,595!!!!!!! *if you don't know where to get 6,720 tracks try www.napster.com *make sure you use adaptec easy cd creater pro to make your disks
This product is a definite buy. I know headphones that are 10 times as expensive as these, and aren't even up to this standard. Take advantage of this while you can, and buy them.They look OK, not particularly stylish, but headphones aren't designed for that purpose. The foam buds on the end of the headphones are prone to coming off - I have nearly lost them several times - so I recommend taping them underneath the foam; this worked like a treat for me. Also, because of the foam stuff, they keep slipping out of my ears, which can get annoying after a while.On the other hand, they are very comfortable, and noise reduction on them is perfect. You put these on, turn the volume up to a normal level, and you can't hear anything outside. It's fantastic.Generally, these headphones are perfect for journeys over an hour, but any short travelling and you'd want something more easy and non-slip, and any longer, and you'd want a proper pair of comfy headphones. Definitely worth buying, though.
I bought this card with anticipation and hesitancy as most of my research showed this card to have mixed reviews.I have been very happy with Linksys' product over the past year especially with the Linksys BEFSR41 4-Port Etherfast Cable/DSL Router. With 2 PCs and 2 Laptops, I figured it was time for me to upgrade it to another Linksys, Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless Access Point &amp; Cable/DSL Router w/4 Port Switch. When it came to the Wireless PC Card, WPC11 was my first choice due to my past experience with Linksys, best bang for the buck and simply the idea of using same company's products in the network. I was, however, worried a little with reviews stating issues with performance and installation of drivers.I got it over the weekend and it took me about 15 to 20 minutes to install it and get it running on my Win2000 Pro laptop. The CD and installation manual contained worked as it should. The instruction included Win 2000 information that some reviewers stated were missing (it's probably due to the time difference). The drivers loaded on my first try. BTW, I definitely recommend using the configuration utility. It's simple to install and works great...makes life a little simpler. As for performance/range, I am getting DSL access all over my property of 1/2 acre lot. Now if I can just get Pacific Bell to open a new Central Office closer to my house...I dream. So far I have not had a reason to call the tech support, so I can't provide any feedback on this subject.On a side note, I will be getting a Cisco Aironet PC Card (AIR-PCM342) from work in few weeks. I will test out the performance between them at that time.In summary, I have been very satisfied with all the Linksys products so far.
After reading reviews this and other wireless adapters, I decided to go with this one. The reviews are true enough, I installed then connected the adapter and it connected to the network. My problem is that I have had many disconnections with the internet. I usually just wait a couple of seconds and click retry and it works fine. But this'll happened many times over a sitting. It makes it hard to stay connected to AIM and surf important sites.Notebook: HP pavilion dv2000, downgraded to XP, a little over a year oldPros: Cheap (24.99), worksCons: frequent disconnections, very annoyingTo be fair, I've only used this a couple of hours, I'll update if anything changes.
Don't buy. Over priced and am not sure it is genuine Nikon. It certainly doesn't last nearly as long as the one comes with the camera or the ones I bought from NWV Direct at half the the price.
I bought this for work and home to use with Skype. It's comfortable on my ears (and I've got sensitive ears and can't wear earphones too long). The sound quality is strong and the mic is also very good. Skype is amazing, and this headset is cheap and works well with a powerful application.Even my wife appoved with what I thought was campy color switching earphone colors. Her comment at seeing the orange covers on the headset was, "cool headset". Go figure.
In spite of the negative reviews, I decided to try this mouse based on the few positive reviews. It appears Kensington has been paying attention to the complaints. The battery cover opened easily. They've even added a removable cellophane sticker that has arrows showing the direction the cover should be slid to open. I tried to push the startup button on the bottom with my thumb as was suggested in one of the reviews but it was unreliable for me. I ended up pushing it with the screw driver blade on my pocket knife, and it worked fine. The instruction manual (which is still a bit too vague) is now available online at the Kensington web site, as requested by another reviewer. The mouse is tiny, but I had no problem, even with my large hands, getting it to work. I'm using a 15" MacBook Pro and I can maneuver the mouse on the corner of the laptop, below the keyboard and to the side of the touch pad. I wanted a three button mouse to use with Google Sketchup, and it has been working perfectly. The small size and carrying pouch make it perfect for slipping in my computer carrying case. I'm very satisfied, and for the price it's a great deal.
I bought these because my last pair of Sennheisers finally died on me, and these were just what I needed. The sound quality is superb, but I would note that there's very little snugging on the band over the ears. It seems to rest on top of my head more than pinch my head, which is okay, but occasionally annoying if I tip my head back.I'd buy them again, even with the oddness. They weren't what I expected, but it's also nice not to have a headache from tight headphones pinching my ears.
This is a great quality bag with many compartments. Not only is there room for your camera with a lens, you can also fit 4 additional lenses, plus I have 2 extra batteries, the charger, the instruction book for my camera, lens cleaning supplies, extra memory cards and I still have plenty of space. This bag is bigger than I expected and I will only use it if I know I will need to use all of my cameras accessories. Because of its size I bought a smaller bag as well, but this is a high quality bag and won't disappoint.
Refill your own cartridges for pennies. These HP prices are ridiculously high. Refill ink from STRATITEC is excellent. Try it, you'll like it. Be careful not to overfill. I try to use about half as much as I need for a complete fill. This works out well.Start learning with black. I have refilled the same 56 black cartridge dozens of times. Be neat, and keep the cartridge case and connectors clean with rubbing alcohol. Plain cellophane tape covers the fill hole nicely.Color can be trickier, but just as successful. Use a toothpick to identify the colors in the holes under the label. The label color diagram is reversed on the 57. Stick the toothpick into the foam, and identify the ink color by the stain.
Our company has the HP Color Laserjet 9500 MFP for over 8 years and has always replaced OEM parts. But one time, we try to save money on Toners and Fuser by using a remanufactured ones but the machine read these cartridges as if the cartridges has already been used even though it was new. Each toner, drum and fuser has a chip counter and once the counter reach zero you have to replace the cartridge or the machine doesn't work. The remanufactured ones probably didn't reset the counter. I've purchased remanufactured toners for other HP printers, but they leak and dirty the machine and take time away from your work to clean and if you don't clean it or get it serviced by a technician, the machine will get damage and would cost more time and money for repairs. Buy OEM parts only. It will same you time and headache.
This product far exceeds my expectations!!! It protects the screens on my DS perfectly. It was a little difficult to place on the bottom screen, but once I applied it, it has been great. There were very few bubbles, they pressed out easily.
Durable, attractive, and amazingly protective, this case cradles and protects my MacBook Pro with the style and sophistication its design deserves. It readily houses the power brick, auxiliary cables, and DVD's, but due to its slender proportions, it can't hold a great deal of paperwork. Nonetheless, that's a readily justifiable tradeoff for me, because the case small enough for me to carry on a shoulder strap without bumping into the surrounding terrain or population. I'd buy another in a second. I haven't seen anything that beats it, as far as my needs are concerned.
I used it one time in the woods on a photo shoot. One of the top tubes bent and was unable to fold the seat up. It just does not hold up to real world use.It needs to be made stronger no doubt about it.PD
This battery seems to do a fairly good job time-wise, compared to the original battery. I'm running a mid-range laptop and it lasted me for three and a half hours, watching videos and surfing the internet (wi-fi on). I can't complain.I did have the laptop on power saver mode, and I have the Toshiba A205-4639.(Power saver isn't that bad performance wise, at least for me.)
Excellent performance, I've been using it for 3 months now, nothing (even earphones) is broken. I bought it from a retail store. The first one malfunctioned. I returned for this one. Works perfectly ever since.And for folks want a large storage MP3 player (1-2GB), think again, if you just want an MP3 player, then go for a 512 MB one because1. There's a high chance for large-storage MP3 player to malfunction. Period.2. You'll find a hard time surfing to find your one favorite song (512MB- 233 songs are pretty enough annoyance for me to go through the list). If you feel the lack of space, simply delete those songs you don't feel like hearing anymore.3. If you're some type of lazy, then check the iPod section.Additionally, this is not some flashy things functioned as jewelry for "stylish" boys and girls, if you wanna look "hot", again, try the iPod section. This player is for pratical use.
The way most outlets are installed on the wall, the cord sticks to the side, rather unsightly, rather than going straight down (or up). There is no way to lay the cord neatly; I purchased this to plug my phones on my kitchen counter and the lateral sticking cord looks unsightly; I consider this a design flaw. Probably the best option would have been to have the plug rotate freely so the cord can be arranged neatly regardless of the position of the plug/outlet/cord (albeit for a higher price).
Purchased end of June 2005, had no problems with it until this week: It simply failed, without any warning.With all of the computers I've owned/used over the years, I never had a power supply fail. Hopefully mine was an isolated experience.Amazon were very good about arranging a refund.
What an annoying piece of hardware! The unit will hang up on people in mid conversation. There's no predicting when this will happen. Sometimes I can talk for only a few minutes, other times it's up to an hour. No tech support, no drivers (Skype has updated itself to 3.0 and still no new drivers)and the DPH-50U currently isn't supported under Vista. Think hard before spending your money on this one.
Not the heaviest guage sheetmetal I've seen on a power strip but sturdy enough for workshop use. End flanges are nice for drilling mounting holes. Flange corners are not rounded off but they should be. Outlets are spaced far enough apart that I can have 3 timers side by side (using timers that have their outlets on the front).
I have this camera and it is outstanding. Lots of controls for those of us that want to set aperture priority, set shutter speed priority, or just let the camera decide what to do. If anything, there are too many choices one could make, but one can also set on full automatic and let the camera do the work of composing. A fairly intuitive set of buttons and commands and menus for use when one wants to take over composing (aperture, shutter speed, flash type, and so on), and yet one can turn it on auto and snap away. This camera has a solid feel to it, and it's almost as if one looks at this and feels its ready for whatever photo op may come along. 6x optical zoom does great and is likely to be all one really needs (additional 4x digital zoom gives you a bigger look at the pixels but, like every digital zoom, the picture isn't improved, so who really cares about the digital zoom hoo-hah.) Drawbacks--it's 1 5/8 inch thick, so those of you that want a credit card sized camera will find this too large. But there's a solid feel about this, and it works well, so if you have space for a 1 5/8" wide, 2 3/4" tall, 4 1/4" long camera, weight of 12 ounces loaded with the battery (weighs more than a credit-card camera, but not "too much" for what this one does nor is it too heavy to carry around), I'd advise looking at this. Nikon P5000 was the competition but this Canon is a lot better. I'm very glad with this purchase. This has a very bright and large LCD view on the back of the camera (2" wide, 1 1/2" tall, very good), plus you can get a decent look through the viewfinder too, although with the quality and SIZE of the LCD, I suspect most of us will use it to set up the shots.I have no financial interest in any company or product that I review.
I ordered a new Tower for my most recent build, but there was one small problem. All of the fans in the case had Molex power connectors. If I wanted to use the system speed controlled pin connectors on my new Mother Board with all of the Case fans incorporated into my new tower(7 - 120mm fans and 1 - 80mm exhaust fan), I had to adapt them from the Molex connectors back to the 3 pin style connectors located on my Mother Board. This product was the perfect solution. The CPU is a 4 pin connector on the Mother Board, but the CPU Cooler comes with the correct 4 pin connector if you have done your research before the purchase. The case and system fan connectors on the Mother Board were all 3 pin connectors. I ordered what the system required to take full advantage of the 3 pin connectors and the on board speed controls. Everything installed easy & worked great. Thanks!
(Updated Jan. '06 - read last paragraph)I've had this camera since May '04, and I have never had any problem with it. No problems with the menu, with freezen, or any of the ones mentioned in other reviews. I'm not saying those problems don't occure, since I've read the same comments in other sites, but I consider myself lucky for not having to deal with that.My experience have been great with this camera. It has lots of features, and even thought I take approx. 250 pictures a month, I'm still learning to use some of its features. I've taken night pictures, and, in comparision with the Canon G5 (which I considered when buying mine), the pictures from the C5060 are way better. No purple halos around the lights (like the G5, and when the noise control is ON, it really minimizes the noise in the pictures. Zoom control is a bit slow, but it offers a semi-decent range. I'm still planning to buy the 1.7x zoom magnifier. Obviously, if you want more you should try an SLR. 40.5 filters can be bougth online (B&H;), or even found in Ritz Camera. I strongly recommend buying a polarizer, it really helps when taking pictures during the day.One of the more common complaints about this camera is the use of proprietary batteries. Other than the cost of the batteries, the Olympus battery offers great capacity and allows you to take the camera for a 4-6 day trip without needing to change batteries. I recommend buying a 2nd battery, try an online search for a non-Olympus battery, I found one for $20 (a third of the cost from Olympus), and it offers the same duration as the Olympus.Overall, after comparing this camera with others that I consider in the same level (Canon G5, among others), I would give this camera a 4.5 out of 5, based on all its features and the lack of problems I've experienced.Update Jan. '06:I'm starting to experiment problems with my camera dial. I traveled to Central America, and I guess humidity didn't mixed well with the C5060, as soon as I got there it started malfunctioning. Even thought I'm not happy with the problems, the camera still works great 90% of the time. I still like the camera, and love the picture quality, however, I have to drop one star because of this problem. I have to add that this problem has been documented (you can read about it in any user review you'll find on the web), but Olympus refuses to acknoledge it and fixed it at no cost. From what I've heard, it will cost between $150-200 to fixed it. As a side note, I have bought the 3x lens, and it really expands the capability of this camera.
I've been converting videos for my ipod since November, and just started converting for my PSP a month ago. I've converted hundreds of hours worth of video and used at least 3 different programs for each device. Nothing has given me anywhere near the video quality that this does.I've bought TV shows on Itunes and watched them on my 27" TV and been amazed at how good the image quality was, but I've never been able to do as well with videos I've converted myself - until now. At the highest quality setting the recordings look just as good as anything I've bought on Itunes, and with 60GB of memory on my ipod file size isn't an issue. (I recorded before and after I installed a very recent firmware upgrade - if you buy this, go to Neuros' site and get the upgrade, it makes a difference)Converting for PSP is easier than with any program I've used. You record directly onto the memory stick, and then just pop it into the PSP and there it is on the video menu. You only have to deal with the PSP's #&%$@# file naming requirements if you want to move the files off the stick to archive them.The other big advantage this has over everything else I've used is that this is a one step process - you record it and you can watch it on your device immediately. Everything else I've used was 2 step: you recorded or ripped in real time, then you converted, in real time or longer. This is half the work.There are only 2 real downsides: You have to hook up the video out to a tv because it has no display of it's own, and it has no memory you can record onto - you need a memory stick or cf card. A potential third issue is the remote - you need it to do everything, even turn it on, so you really, really don't want to lose it.Overall, this thing is amazing. I wish I had bought it when I got my ipod. I could have saved over $100 that I spent on converting software, and a lot of time.
We purchased the TV back in February and had it for about 8 weeks. In late April we started to get red lines from top to bottom about every inch on the screen. We purchased the extended service plan from Best Buy and called them. They sent their service person out and he determined the TV could not be fixed. Best Buy wanted us to deal with Daewoo because of the manfacturers warranty. DO NOT DEAL WITH DAEWOO DIRECTLY, Daewoo will not give you a new replacement unit it is reconditioned.When I informed Best Buy of Daewoo's replacement policy they picked up the broken TV and replaced it with a new one.Even though we had this little problem the TV is fantastic and highly recomended. We are very happy with it and you will be too I'm sure......
Satisfactory performance - works as advertised. I don't detect any significant sound flaws, clean and clear. Simple to use, would recommend.
The Xerox XK50cx multifunction is the best in its class and the best valued.The unit is a space saver. A flat bed scanner, a great color ink jet printer, a COLOR FAX machine and a automatic sheet feeder in one convenient package. That would be overwhelming separately on a few large tables, desks, chairs, floors! This unit fits on top of a stand easily.I never liked scanning and printing from the computer because it takes so long and the quality was not impressive. But the XK50cx does it easily with the quality of a real XEROX MACHINE.Navigating is easy. Simple go from left to right and choice quality, zoom and number of prints; then press START and it's ready to copy either B&amp;W or COLOR. It does it fast and accurately like a professional copier.The black text is like coming out of a laser printer. The color is so life like.The scanner is 600dpi which delivers scans so crisp and colorful.The Automatic Sheet Feeder can feed 30 pages at once!When a FAX is being sent, the machine holds up to 160 pages in memroy before faxing. So if the number is busy and needs to retry, the pages are in memory so no time is wasted re-imaging the pages!A fast 33.6 FAX modem is included for the color faxing.The software including is the best in its class period. The OCR is perfect. The functionality of Pagis Pro 3.0 was flawless.Everything was so easy to setup as well. I got this unit running by itself in about 5 minutes. The computer setup was another minute or two. I had my own personal home office all setup and ready to go thanks to the XK50cx. Has been working perfectly since and we love it.
I have been using this product for last one month now with connection to 32 inch LCD , Xbox and sound system, works perfect. I think with the price tag this is optimum for the intened use. Good product and the seller too (packing/delivery good)Overall thus rating 4
The case was as described. It is just what I was wanting and I did not even know that they were produced. When I saw the listing, I knew it would be just right. I love it.
I use the recorder in college to record lectures and classes, and I have been extremely satisfied with the quality and ability of the DM 20. I have classes in rooms as large as 40' x 20' and record on HQ mode. My Prof's range from the screamer to the mumbler and even at 30' the recorder picks up the mumbler clearly, (after I turn the noise reduction feature to high). I was going to buy the DM 10, but 8 hours of high quality recording won the day over the price difference. I would strongly recommend the DM series to everyone.The reason I didn't give five stars is simple: the batteries. Regular batteries last about a week for me; I use the recorder about five hours a day everyday. So it's new batteries every week or rechargeable batteries. I bought rechargeable batteries and a charger but that adds $35 to the price of the unit. If the DM cradle recharged the batteries, it would be a big plus and I would have given 5 stars.The battery problem is more a minor nuisance than a real annoyance. Overall, the recorder is amazing at picking up voices at distance and capturing it into a high quality recording. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
This review is based on three years of use and 3000 pictures:*This camera is durable. The sliding cover and flip-up flash show now signs of wear*haven't worried about keeping the lens pristine*switched to rechargeable AA batteries early on and they still work. have to recharge them every 200 pics (get 158 exposures on the default setting on a 128MB card resulting in 700KB file sizes--enough for 8x10 pics!)*use the default Camedia picture software (got the upgrade) exclusively for picture printing and decent editing*software could use better 'templates' aside from 'happy bday'*plugging in the camera to the TV video inputs and running your own slide show is great for family get togethers (especially at the end of a trip before you leave is a nice recap of family events)*it's not a compact camera, but it's designed to hold well in your one hand to take pics*find myself adjusting the 'gamma' up a couple of notches before printing out the pics*night mode works great if you have a tripod
I needed to get the internet to go from my router to my computer. This cable helped make that happen. Here's how:1. I measured the distance between the router and my computer. It was precisely seventeen inches.2. I plugged the only cable I had available into the router and then into my computer.3. I got fussed at by my girlfriend because the cable I used was red and twenty-five feet long.(She said, "That looks horrible. The color is horrible and it's a great big mess all over the damned place.")4. I ordered this cable because it is short.5. I waited two days for the cable to arrive at my domicile.6. I opened the package and installed the new short blue cable where the old long red cable was.7. I was praised by my girlfriend for using such a sensible cable.(She said, "Wow, that doesn't look like complete hell anymore. Let's do it."A benefit to using this cable is that now I am not wasting internet by making it go through several feet of cable when it doesn't have to.Peace be upon the blue cable.
Love this! Very durable, plenty of space, great pockets for organizing. Only thing is that I am a petite woman and the shoulder straps aren't exactly adjustable to my size, but with the weight I have in it I roll it. Wish it had ergonomic straps that were a better fit for my size.
Well, I have had a lot of speakers. These speakers as far as design goes are a 5 but if you like really deep bass they aren't the ones to go with. For Jazz or classical music they are super clean. My rap cd's sound weak on the bass end. I was thinking about returning them but man they match my office perfect and sound clean clean clean.
i would love to get my money back.is there a way? any one? "i hate it".
I initially bought a Helio because of the price, but I am thrilled with it. One great feature is that three buttons on the front are configurable. You can set the Helio up so that pushing one of these buttons turns on the machine and goes directly to whichever application it was configured for.Another feature which I like is that I can synch it automatically with my Microsoft Outlook program on my desktop. Outlook Notes become Memos, etc.The price makes this product almost a no-brainer, unless there is a specific Palm or Handspring application you want to use. (Basically there are very few add-on apps for the Helio.) A Palm with 8MB costs about $250. A Helio with 8MB costs $150.Best of all, the Helio looks cool. I own the clear model (which is no longer available on Amazon) and a co-worker was raving about how good it looks.The handwriting recognition program is usually easier than Palm's in that the letters such as lowercase 'a' more closely resemble the way one normally writes. There is one problem: I cannot tell from the documentation how I am supposed to write the letter 'k'. The symbol for the 'k' seems complicated and I am doing something wrong.Even so, it was the right choice for me.
I had the wireless version, but that would skip my typing sometimes... I use this with my iMac and the ergonomics are great with this... I even tried a larger Apple Keyboard, but it was straight and did not help my hands at all... I highly recommend this keyboard...
this was just the right piece needed to fix my prblem. Good quality also . Thank you so much for this awesome product!
It's great if you don't move it. I tried that and it never stuck down again and curled up. Make sure you place it right the first time.
Great TV if you are constrained by space. Color is excellent but the sound could use a little boost. The price was right. I did some comparison shopping and I think I got the best deal available. Bigger is better, if you have the room. Instructions for use were simple and easy to read. The remote was easy to use also. It didn't have a lot buttons that needed to be figured out. I did not need to consult with my teenager on how to use it. I would recomment this set.
Price was great. Little disappointed in the output of cool mist. Could be a little stronger . I use it so I do not wake up every morning stuffed up. Great for that,but if you are really in need of a strong concentration of cool mist, buy a different brand
I purchased a Visor Edge a few weeks ago, and I must say that I am completely in love with it.Like most people, I did my research prior to purchasing a PDA and was initially put off the Visor Edge by all the negative reviews I encountered. I noticed however that the negative reviews relating to the hardware problems were dated a long time ago, and I figured that Handspring MUST have sorted out their production issues by now. This convinced me to include it on my list to 'testdrive'.All PDAs work pretty much the same if they have PALM OS.Much like mobile phones, PDAs all essentially do the same thing.So what is there to differentiate PDAs?First of all you need to decide if you are a PalmOS or a WinCE person. I chose PALMOS because I dont need 2 laptops.To differentiate between the PALMOS products, my list was: Rechargeable battery, size of screeen, price competitiveness, overall thickness, and of course sex appeal. For me, the Visor Edge won hands down (especially sex appeal) Sure it doesnt have the latest operating system or blue tooth capability (will you REALLY use this?) and I did not feel that double the price justified something that I would not notice or use.Just a point of note: The first Visor Edge I got did not work! It refused to charge or power on. Luckily after reading the negative reviews I had decided not to leave the shop until I was satisfied I had received a working Visor. This proved to be a smart strategy.As part of your research, visit visorvillage.com for all those free programs you can use with your Visor.
While I've only had the TV for a week and I haven't done any extensive testing or analysis of it, it works well, is surprisingly light, relatively small and didn't have any noticeable flaws (bad pixels, etc.)
Exactly what I was looking for. Sturdy, light-weight and portable. I like the aluminum head instaed of plastic. The legs move independently and aren't tied to a center piece.
This case is nearly flawless. I used this when Scuba Diving down below 100ft and had no issues beyond the flash. The flash cover falls off way too easily. BUT again, your camera is safe with this case. no flooding issues.
A very excellent laptop mouse! Simply insert the battery, plug the USB in, and you're ready to go! It is also a very good and comfortable grip, so it works whether you're just browsing the internet or using it for gaming. I highly recommend this product!!
I don't understand why Canadians pay so much more for flash memory cards, this card is twice as much or more in Canadian stores. I'm glad I live close to the border so I can order stuff from Amazon. This card is being used in my Canon DSLR camera. Capacity is excellent, it holds something like 1300 photos at highest resolution. Speed is decent, but not great; if I snap maybe 3 or 4 photos in quick succession, it can sometimes pause before allowing me to shoot again. If you need speed, you might want to check out other cards, although I'm not sure how much of a difference that would make. But for me, I find it works great.
I have had this camera for a month and I love it. It takes beautiful pictures in any condition and it is so fast. I have had a Nikon before but I missed every perfect moment because it took so long to take the picture. P150 is soooo fast. I have been taking pictures of my boys as they are running around and it has been wonderful. I also love the movie mode. I did months of research before I bought this camera and I could not be happier. It is compact enough to fit in my purse, easy to use, and takes beautiful pictures. What more could you want? Sony did a great job.
Superceeded by:Duracell 852-0281-07 DC to AC 100 Watt InverterXantrex 813-0291 XPower Pocket Mobile Power Source 175-Watt InverterBig Drawbacks:You have to unplug the DC Inverter to charge the battery.No way to connect to a solar panel.Small Drawbacks:Inverter Runs HotSlow chargingHave used it to:Power my laptop at a wireless hotspotCharge my cell phoneCharge my digital cameraDoes work very reliably.
This flash works great with both my Canon XTi and XSi cameras and improves my indoor photos of my grandchildren.
writing a DVD in 5 minutes by using this 16x dvd-r. you can't beat that.
I bought 5 of these cables and they are great! I have no idea why people complain about them at all. Sometimes you get better or the same if you pay less. The saying is not always you pay for what you get.
I have used these batteries in a variety of applications and find they perform very well. Can tell no difference in their performance vs the name brands.
When I got a new computer I figured that the onboard 8 channel sound chip would be good enough. I thought wrong. I am not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination, but I noticed right away that the integrated sound on my Asus A8N32-SLI board was lacking in the upper frequency range. DVD audio playback was also problematic. With the volume turned up a lot of electrical noise (hissing and what not) could be heard during quiet parts. I should point out that I am using Logitch Z-5300 speakers. These may not the best speakers around, but they are still very good.I bought this card before C. Barnhurst's helpful review was posted. My research indicated that this card was basically identical to the regular Audigy 2 / 4 line except that it lacked a 1394 port and did not feature gold speaker connectors. My assessment was correct. The most important thing to note is that this card features the same DSP processor and has the same DirectSound and EAX hardware acceleration capabilities as the more expensive cards in the Audigy 2 /4 line.I am very happy with this card. Games sound a lot better and the improvement while watching DVDs is remarkable. Everything sounds crisp and fresh without any of the electrical noise I was plagued with before. For $ 50.00 this card is the best value around.
Works fine, I especially like the layout. Five rear facing power and USB ports with two more ports on top. Makes connecting thumb drives very convenient.
I bought this for use with my boy scout troop ( OK that's what I told the wife). The TOPO maps are a must. It doesn't work very well as a street navigator but that's not what it's for.We used it to navigate around Washington D.C. and while walking around it was great to be able to just pick a monument and walk right to it. Driving was another story. It wanted to take the shortest route and guided us to roads that were closed but that was before the TOPO software so I am unsure of how it would work for driving now. It was clumsy for driving though. We eventually bought a Garmin Nuvi for the car and now we have the best of both worlds. If you want it for the woods and your willing to drop another $90 for the map software this is for you. If your hoping to use it on the road too maybe its not the right choice it works but you could kill a fly with a hammer too.
I had purchased several different batteries for my 1D Mark II that I use as a backup- as I didn't want to shell out the $$ for the Canon version- I was amazed at this Lenmar version vs My Canon Original NP-E3, synergy and two other equivalents (that I had to toss)- This holds a charge longer than any I've tried, it allows me to shoot most of a day without replacement, the quality and fit to the camera body is precise and flush- and they charge relatively quickly...I liked them so much for the price I bought two more...
I have the laptop for almost two years ago. I think the laptop have good performance, I liked it. But only negative point is almost a year the battery failed. Them I bought other battery and replaced but it's failed too. I think the laptop burn the batteries. Toshiba shall improve a good performance between the laptop and battery.
I just received this in the mail today, so I haven't gotten a chance to actually test it out. I'm sure it works as advertised, but I already have a complaint. The description says:- Band is made from soft & elastic fabric- 6-foot coiled grounding cord- Adjustable velcro with self-latching mechanismBased on that description, I expected an elastic strap with a velcro closure. However, there is NOTHING elastic about this strap whatsoever. I can already see this being very uncomfortable because it will not move/stretch with you as your wrist bends.Like I said, I'm sure it otherwise functions as it's supposed to, but I will be purchasing a different one based on comfort.
Lasts much longer than the original Panasonic battery. I would never purchase the original Panasonic battery again. This one is GREAT!
This version of the HW doesn't work with the latest Series 2 TiVo. I ordered one, plugged it in, and it doesn't work. TiVo simply doesn't recognize the USB device is plugged in at all.
The Nikon D50 is the company's entry-level digital SLR, with a lot to like, including simplified operation, improved high ISO performance, and lots of features for one of the lowest prices of any camera in this class. (With any luck, prices will drop further with the introduction of the $999 D80 and the prices of the D70s dropping too. You can already buy a D50 for $550, which is scarcely more than many less sophisticated point-and-shoot cameras.The 6.1 megapixel resolution of this camera is more than sufficient for most photography, especially if you make prints no larger than 8 x 10 inches or compose tightly to eliminate the need for cropping. If you can get by without owning the latest and greatest camera, the D50 will serve you well at a bargain price.
I dont think they make these anymore? They have all the Card slots for Camera Disc. , Scans very well. Makes great pictures. 2 ink Cart. one Black and one for multi-color or Profesional color ink, fits both - HP COLOR CART_ 56,or 57, 58.- I use it to fax as well. But dwn side is fairly large item need a good table or roomy desk- - the problem with old one was the thin white striper cord inside -guesss the brain for copying contrast and other stuff just wore out from running back and forth- But lasted 13 years- Lucky to have found a NEW one still in box- Good buy, for the Novice- User friendly
Neither the description nor the other reviewer make this entirely clear. This product is the LVC version of the GPS 18. That is the low voltage version which requires a 5 VDC power supply. Unlike the PC and USB units, this also provides a 1 PPS (pulse per second) timing output. It appears that all three are available from Amazon - make sure you order the one your really want. See the Garmin web site for the differences.
Though I don't consider myself an audiophile I was looking for solid headphones. I spent a lot of time looking at different types of headphones, my primary use is gaming and listening to music. I looked at quite a few different Audio-Technica headphones as well as Sennheiser. I was looking for good closed ear headphones that didn't clamp much (I have a big head) and was pointed to these. From my initial testing I am very pleased. They feel very comfortable on my head and no clamping at all. I used a Logitech G35 before and when I wore glasses it would hurt my ears and head, but these headphones are amazing. I don't really feel them compared to the G35s and the sound is amazing. My motherboard doesn't really have the best sound so I have ordered a USB sound card to help boost the performance but even without it the sound is great. The bass is very nice and in general the sound is very crisp and clear. I primarily listen to Trance/Techno and these have been great. I would buy them again. I am pleased with the cord as well, I don't foresee any problems arising from the cord quality unlike my mouse. One con to mention, the frame feels some what fragile, though no problems as of yet I am worried that if not cared for properly could break, I didn't feel that should remove a star and I would buy these again.
This eq makes your equipment sound like a studio system. It's sounds crystal clear.
The price is right. I hooked it up and hit the connect button on the mouse and that worked right away. I could not find the connect button on the keyboard and there is no user manual and there is no information on this model on their website. Luckily I read one of the other reviews here and the person said the button is in a obscure place and they were right. It is on the bottom of the keyboard. You have to flip up the keyboard stand tab and the button is under there. Once I found it, I hit the button and both the keyboard and mouse are working fine. I just hooked it up today so I can't speak to battery life yet, but it came with batteries so that was also a plus. Good luck!
I just received my unit a few days ago, and it is a good value for all of the features. As others have said, the bottom end is weak for a unit its size, but there also a bug in the USB directory system that makes it very difficult to use with USB sticks. The bug is that it doesn't read the directory tree properly, and when you work through the menu to a track, it ends up playing a completely different track.This is with a 4GB stick formatted FAT32; I don't know how it works with FAT or NTFS. The manual was also underwhelming, and really didn't talk about this in much detail. All of the tracks are available, and play properly, it's just very difficult to locate them.It also doesn't recognize a 1GB stick that I have that works fine with the computer and the USB car radio that I have, so not all sticks will work with this. I have no idea why that particular stick is a problem.Update - I discovered by trial and error that despite what it says in the manual, you can't mix tracks and subfolders in a folder, if you want the directory system to work correctly. After rearranging the folders so that there are all tracks or all subfolders in a folder, it works properly.
The lamp looks great, but it is NOT a touch lamp. Even on the shipping package it stated NON touch.
It fits perfectly for using with my lumix DMC-LZ7, because of the convenience of the refresh button, and the not-so-quick, but long-lasting charge with the 2700mAh batts, supporting 300+ shoots with my cam, known to be a bit hungry.2 hours for a full charge of a pair of batts, and 4 hours for 4 batts, it's OK for me... If you want speed, go and watch for a 15-minute charger... but if you want stamina in your photo sessions, this baby fits to your needs.
This is so easy to use and easy to download to your computer. Great for family and friends. Not great for long distances i.e your kids football game but still quite good.
I have this case along with the Leica Z2X and I have traveled extensively with both. Because the case is only large enough for the camera, it is very nice if space is a problem, as the case has a belt loop and that is where I keep the camera at all times when traveling. Do not buy this if you want to place additional accessories in the case though; they simply will not fit. However, there is a small pocket on the inside of the case made especially for the Leica panorama adaptor(or some bills) which I also have. All in all, I can think of no better triumvirate in the world of cameras. Maybe a bit expensive for a simple case, but if you already own a Leica Z2X, you may as well get a matching case to go with it:-)
The camera is great fun for those in close moments. Definitely not the camera for all of your family memories to keep forever. The quality is ok for the price you pay, it actually within about 20 feet of shooting, the quality is just fine. In trying to use it for anything further out in distance it gets pixelated and begins to blur.Overall it really makes a great present for your young teenager and actually can serve as a dual purpose parenting device. Because just like with Girls gone whatever, kids seems to still do the same stupid stuff even if there is a camera on them and sometimes only because there is a camera on them. So its funny (and concerning sometimes) to see the videos and audio of whats being done when your not around.This produces pretty good quality youtube videos and actually looks good when plugged into the tv directly. Like I mentioned before, the only knocks against this are videos taken for long distance viewing, and low light gets a little grainy. But what do you expect for less than hundred.
This modem/network combo card is perfect. This card is simply no hassle. Installation was a cinch, I have had no problems with its operation. Primarily, I use my laptop to study for law school. Therefore, I am either at home or in the library. At home I use the modem and at the library the network. Simply plug in the line and connect.
These speakers rock! We had some neighbors over for dinner and had a little demo of the Klipsch's from my daughter's new laptop. Playing a CD, people were blown away by how good they sounded and how loud they could play. The bass is very good and tight. Cranking up the volume did not cause any distortion. Playing them on "move-in" day at the University dormitory, proved you possibly could be disiplined for playing music too loud. It was reported that you could feel the bass from down the hall with the room door closed. We're extremely happy with the sound quality and performance. Well worth the money.
I like to clip it to my backpack, easy to find and use - main reason I prefer this particular brand. Using it as a regular USB drive (never tried security features). Reasonably fast ReadWrite, Write-protection switch on top is a nice touch. Last, not least - price was just right.
This compact, easy to set up, portable, one-piece unit delivers incredibly good sound. Our 10 year old granddaughter was thrilled. Not the latest model, but the price was fantastic as a result and who cares about the model number anyway!
Despite the reviews indicating how large these are, I was shocked when they arrived. I've never seen binoculars this big. I knew going into it that a tripod or monopod is a must so I'm ok with that.Out of the box they produced a very clear image of the moon, both of them. I had 2 of everything as the collimation was off as many others also reported. Dont worry, it's easy to fix. There are two small adjustment screws under the rubber grips. For help on this, go to this link ([...]). I had my problem fixed in minutes.Go ahead and purchase, you'll be happy.
I bought this for $30 at a pawn shop as an impulse buy. I wanted something for the gym and didn't want to pay hundreds to look like every other iPod drone out there. I knew that I would eventually drop it and bang it around so the price was right for something that I would inevitably break.That was a year ago. This thing is still going strong. It's a tough little sucker. I dropped it while running one day on asphalt. When I jogged up to it to pick it up, I accidentally kicked it (Hard!) and it slammed into the curb. I was sure that it would be all busted up but when I picked it up not only was it intact, it was still playing!If you want something relatively inexpensive that you won't be heartbroken if you break it in the gym, then this is your player. If you want to look like every other faceless idiot out there that doesn't mind overpaying for a subpar product, get an iPod.
It work very well in serving my purpose of home office document scanning. It would have been even nicer it would do text recognizing...
I too found the bag to be too small to carry the cables and power cord. The carrying bag that came with the InFocus IN2102EP projector is adequate and has plenty of room for the cables. Don't waste your money on this accessory. It isn't worth it.
I have many Panasonic products and this again fulfilled my expetations. Very easy to use and excellent results!
The batteries that came with my Aiptek HD 720p camera both died in under 11 months of light usage -- both of them. If I understand correctly, this battery is an exact replacement of what comes with the product itself.There are plenty of less expensive "NP-60" Lithium rechargeable batteries out there. I just bought two to try them out and see if they would work with my Aiptek camera. One cost me $9.99. The other cost me $1.54! For under $2 you can get a NP-60 battery.At that price it only has to last 1 month to be more cost effective than buying the "Aiptek" branded replacement.The $9.99 battery:Hi-Capacity Li-Ion Digital Camera Battery for Fuji FinePix F401 (NP-60)The one I got for $1.54:Eforcity Replacement Standard Battery for Kodak KLIC-5000 Kodak DX6490 DX7440 LS420 LS443 LS633 Z730..FinePix 50i F401 F401 Zoom F410 Zoom Casio QV-R3 QV-R4..HP PhotoSmart R507 R607 R607v R607xi R707 R707v R707xi R717..Olympus Camedia AZ-1 AZ-2 Zoom Fer...I've charged and used both of them in my video camera.
I bought this to replace an earlier non-ergonomic Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse and this product has exceeded my expectations. I spend 80% of my day on the computer and was getting painful carpal tunnel symptoms in my hand and arm. I have small fingers and the split keyboard takes a little getting used to - I still type some letters incorrectly but it improves with use. You can program 4 presets on the keyboard and the feel of the keys is good but they aren't real quiet. I found the mouse works best with a good wrist support - the belkin gel pad and mouse together has resulted in no more hand cramps. Install was easy and everything has worked perfectly from the beginning.
I bought one of these for me from ABP Electronics (via Amazon), and then after a friend saw it, he was so impressed by its look that he asked me to place another order on his behalf. This time, it was a direct purchase from Amazon. both the times, the drives arrived promptly (within 7 days of placing the order, in spite of my opting for free standard shipping) about a month ago, and these have been active ever since.My friend, who has USB 2.0, can transfer data very fast. He told me that he could transfer 130 GB of data within a few hours!! For me, with my ancient desktop with USB 1.1, the data transfer rate is very low (it takes me an hour to transfer about 5 GB of data). But then, that is not a problem of the Lacie drive; USB 1.1 has pretty slow transfer rate compared to USB 2.0 (by an order of magnitude multiplied by a digit or, speaking in English, about 30-40 times, as far as my experience goes). However, even with that slow USB 1.1 port, I have tried transferring huge amount of data overnight to the Lacie drive and it has always worked. The disk has never failed, or turned hot or anything, even when running overnight; also it hardly makes any noise.The look of the drive is very good. It is slick, lightweight (about 32 oz or 900 gms) and can be happily put inside an envelope. However, the cables/accessories that come with the drive are big (almost similar in size and look to the cables/accessories for a Laptop computer), and they need some space.I am a bit careless person, and so I am a bit afraid with the very minute on/off button, each time I have to touch it. I also wish that the miniature red light was placed next to the switch rather than being on the opposite end.I have been using it for a month now, and I am pretty satisfied with the purchase.
Like other users on this website, I bought this product 18 months ago. It worked well for about 12 months. Then one day it couldn't handle 13x19 inch paper, any longer. A littler later it couldnt' handle 11x17 and by now I have problems even with letter size paper. The rollers don't feed the paper correctly, so that pictures and text is printed at an angle.Hewlett Packard acknowledges that this product has had this problem, but blames it on the paper that people use. I doubt this is the case, given that I have only used HP paper and paper with the same weight as HPs papers.Therefore don't buy this product. It's great for a while, but the quality of the rollers in the printer are so miserable that the printer doesn't last for very long.HP offered to replace it for $ 275 ! Now, who would do that ?
Good item. Nice small size. Works without extra AC power on smaller USB items.
This walkman actually combines all the features that I've been looking for. The main feature for me was the equilizer -- because Xtra bass alone does not allow as many options as the equilizer. The headphones are comfortable, and battaries last forever compared to my last walkman (a 5 year old Sony).
this speaker is big, but it sounds big too. it matches my polk rti4 fronts and sounds great.
This antenna was worthless. I was hoping to have more stable reception but this antenna got even more reception compared to the one I now have (which is not so great with reception, but much better than this antenna). I threw it away. Too much trouble to return it.
I bought this mainly for the price. I almost bought 2 but I wanted to see how I liked it first. I will not be buying a second. The 2 rods that hold the DVD's have too big a space in between and the DVD's are often hard to put on the shelf. Also, it needs to be attached to the wall to remain stable so if you want something that can be easily moved this is not for you. It's not bad considering the price but I will invest in a more expensive one next time.
This is the third Schumacher onboard battery charger I have purchased. I have two vehicles that are stored during winter and a diesel tractor that must start to remove heavy snowfalls. I have found that this product performs flawlessly and is a reliable part of my automotive systems. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about maintaining their vehicles battery over a long period of time.
I waited a long while before getting a plasma TV. I adored my old standard JVC TV that I purchased in 1994 and requires two guys to move and a huge wooden entertainment center in the middle of our living room. I researched a lot and found that the Panasonic TH-50PX60U was the item I wanted. Then I waited a few months for the price to drop (which it did rather significantly in my view).I could not be happier with this TV.I just keep saying 'amazing' whenever I look at the picture (my wife is getting sick of hearing me say 'amazing'). The images are just spectacular. The technical details are better discussed in other reviews (and very well on [...]).Set up is no easy matter in my opinion. We had a technician come out to have the Plasma TV mounted on the wall appropriately and make sure all the components (Digital Cable Box from Cox and the JVC Theater in a Box DVD player and speakers) were all connected to the plasma TV. This was well worth it for me as I would have not enjoyed trying to set this up myself at all. You also have to drop a few hundred more dollars for all the requsite 'monster' cables to connect the Plasma TV to the components and you have to buy a wall-mount if that is how you want to display your screen. I had no real problem with my old TV but I honestly did not want to tackle this set up...I think having someone do it for you is very much worth considering and allowed me peace of mind (I would have lay awake at night listening for a crash of the Plasma TV falling off of our wall in the living room)...The HD Channels are amazing. Football games are a whole different experience. You can see the blades of grass on the field, the faces of fans in the stands, the dimples on the football, the chalk lines' imperfections in the field...I am in awe. Discovery and PBS have HD Channels and the nature images are simply breathtaking.The settings of the TV out of the box are MAXIMIZED for contrast and sharpness...these need to be adjusted for a better picture (and supposedly to prolong the life of the TV but I read somewhere that the half-life of the plasma is about 40 years with 4 hours a day playtime).The remote control options are pretty self-explanatory. I am still trying to figure out the DVR that is in our new cable television box as well so this is complicating the process a little. I still have 3 remotes (TV, Cable Box and JVC Home Theater/DVD---I also have reviewed the JVC THC6 HTiB) and it does not seem likely that one will 'learn' the other two...this is not a big problem for me, but my wife would really like one remote to rule them all and it does not appear that the Panasonic remote will do that.Even DVDs (like LOTR: The Two Towers) look wonderful on this Plasma TV. There are picture settings for 'cinema' view (as well as others) which has a darker tone to the display. I am still playing around with the settings a little bit. I do not have a HD DVD player yet but I am considering it (though I cannot imagine movies will look that much better than I think they already do on this screen).I really do not ever have to go to a movie theatre again and suffer through the high prices for tickets, popcorn, rude patrons, cell phones and screaming kids. I am certainly not saying that buying the multi-thousand dollar plasma TV is a cost-saving measure to avoid going to movies---honestly, I think that the only valid justification to buy this is because you WANT to...but it is really an amazing piece of technology and we plan to get the most out of it.We have not tried to display any of our digital camera's images from the memory card yet but there is a slot in the bottom front of the TV to allow for this and it seems to be pretty user-friendly. Also, if you are like me and still have a lot of VHS movies, the front of the plasma TV appears to allow connection of another component (VCR) to the TV...which is nice but I have not tried this yet.We did cave in and get the warranty for the product...I absolutely love this Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50" Plasma HDTV and could not be more pleased with it thus far.
After years of living with a marginal, spotty WiFi signal from a decent Linksys Wireless-G router (50 mw power), we bought an Xbox 360 to watch streamed movies - didn't work well - barely had enough signal for low-res movies, and HD was only a dream... Until I discovered the Bountiful BWRG-1000 - a full 1,000 mw power (1 full watt)...The problem is, the router and cable modem equipment is in my office upstairs on the far side of the house from our living room and den, where the TV resides (and where we use wireless PC's a lot). So, the signal strength just wasn't able to make it through the walls, metal air ducts and flooring with the Linksys (or others we tried).The minute I plugged in the Bountiful BWRG-1000, we all had decent signals, but still not a full 5 bars (as shown on Windows and XBox wireless strength indicators). So, I decided to go back and get the Bountiful 13DBI directional antenna (good decision). Now I'm getting 5 bars... everywhere!In fact, my wireless signal is so strong that I'm getting a full strength wireless signal on my little Apple iPhone - over a block away! The signal is reaching so far that I actually became worried that someone might notice and try to hack our network, since so many people can now access our network... so, I configured the BWRG-1000 not to broadcast the SSID. I also changed the wireless security setup to use a much stronger password and encryption, and added MAC address filtering.So, in short, now I get a great, secure wireless signal - everywhere I need it - in the house, back yard...Best of all, my original issue was fully resolved. We now enjoy NetFlix HD streaming movies on the X-Box and I'm getting upwards of 11 Mb download speed consistently everywhere on my property (as measured on [...])Oh, and I did experience one slowdown issue I first thought might be the Bountiful router. I called Bountiful's Support and after we couldn't find any real issue, they offered to replace the router at no cost. The next day, I discovered the problem was actually a beta version of the Google Chrome browser running the speed test - NOT the Bountiful router at all. So, I was very impressed with the responsiveness, attitude and support I received.The only thing I can say that's even remotely negative about this product is, it's fan makes as much noise as my desktop PC - and it throws off quite a bit of heat; understandable, since it's the most powerful wireless-G router allowed by law!
Fit right into my Nikon CoolPick. Seems to keep charged for a long time. I left the camera on by mistake and still worked. Just put batery in the charger and good as new.
I needed a quick way to attach some bulk storage to a Dell server. I had a Perc 5e laying around so I installed it into the PE R720 server connected it to a thermaltake eSata enclosure with a 2TB drive in it and it came right up in Windows 2008 R2. Speed is fine for what it is.Wish it came in a version with longer cables so I could route it through the cable management arm.
I figured that because everyone had these then they had to at least be a little bit decent and were worth a try. Unfortunately, they were so bad that I returned them and got my money back. I mean, they weren't totally horrible per se, but as headphones that a DJ would be taking out to really use they are a poor choice.Yeah, the overall aesthetic design is ok, but that's about all these guys have going for them. The bass is strong and low, but in the pair that I had the high highs were almost non-existent (totally muffled and dull, not crisp). Though I never used them out anyplace (I only tested them at home one night, and that was enough for me) I can't say for sure if they cancel sound well. However, the cups do not fully cover your ears, and the spring action on the headpiece is so forceful and so tight that it physically hurt my ears to wear them after a while. They literally crush your ears. Not cool.Also, the swivel cup design on these is poorly executed. I've had plenty of swivel cup headphones before, but when listening with one ear (holding the earphones in place with your shoulder while you work the decks or whatever and listen to the program with the other ear), the spring action of the headpiece combined with the tiny cups and the ultra-loose swivel makes these things literally spring right off your head and fall off. VERY not cool. This happened an annoying number of times in the single night that I tried these guys.And, also, the molding around the jack was totally flimsy and un-rugged compared to other headphones I've had in the past. It totally didn't look like it would last. No way.As a DJ who has been actively playing out since '93 (and who has gone through numerous pairs of headphones over the years), I strongly recommend that you NOT buy these guys.
It does what I needed for the price I wanted to pay, simple and easy to use. I recommend it
This product actually worked great on myIBM Thinkpad 760XL for surfing the net, worked great onmy Linksys 4 port router (BEFSR41 ver 2) as well.only problem I ran into, was trying to setupfile sharing in Windows 98..the Network Setup wizard, for some odd reason,would not detect the presence of this NIC card,not even after reboot, so because of thatI was not impressed.but it is a great card for those who just want to surfthe net and not use file sharing(still not sure why Network setup wizard won't detect itthat one has me stumped)
I'm not an expert in this things at all, but I'm pretty happy with this little thing. I need to keep in touch with my family in Europe (I'm in the states) and its working pretty good. If u need something inexpensive thats still gonna work without giving u a headache, then sure. But if u want something better, cough up the money, cause this is not for u.
Hooked it up and tuned it to several different stations. Reception was filled with static and unreadable. The antenna that came with my AM receiver works fine. I never should have wasted my money.
I am in the process of reviving an older Canon digital camera. Several of the batteries were "dead" and beyond resuscitation. After reading the reviews and comments I purchases two (2) of these battery clones. They work very well, the price is acceptable and they fit the camera perfectly. The life cycle will be known in about six months. I would recommend them as a good alternative to OE batteries.
I've never ordered anything and been this disappointed. I ordered two of these and both didn't work. I contacted the company's tech support and they told me to send it back and they will replace it. I tried contacting Ritz Camera where I purchased the item and they refused to give me a refund. I am now stuck dealing with this company that has horrible customer support. I will never buy another product from this company again.
No problems with these strips. Been actually buying them for presents to family members. My electric bill has actually been dropped at least [...] bucks (conservative estimate) a month with these things. Considering they are not much more expensive then normal power strips you can't really go wrong. I have them on my computers to turn off everything associated with the machine when it goes on standby and on my TV with a timer switch in between... meaning that EVERYTHING in my entertainment center is OFF and uses absolutely NO POWER for 2/3 of the day while I am asleep and at work. Everything is tied to the TV so if I shut off the TV, everything else is off as well... might as well be. You can chain two of these together to product interesting results as well for a media center. But I love the product. Easy to use; just use a screw driver to adjust shutdown settings. Plenty of ports and they are spread apart in areas for larger plugs which is GREAT! A smart solution compared to the energy saving strips that require USB connections.
The items are terrific, except that I was expecting all silver. Nonetheless,they are great.
My order for the 6-pack of genuine Canon BCI-6 ink cartridges arrived quickly from Adorama, through Amazon. The price was excellent and the cartridges worked perfectly in my Canon i960 printer. The 6-pack is very convenient since it includes one of each color, plus black. There is less packaging for this 6-pack set than when buying 6 individual cartridges, so there's less waste to dispose of.
I have had this product and got 3 or 4 months of use from it and initially loved it. It worked as advertised and was much cheaper than Canon's model. A month ago, it stopped working. The issue is at the top of the base, the plastic has separated keeping the battery module from inserting correctly. Opteka has no listed service number to call. After sending multiple e-mails to the service e-mail that they have listed on their Internet site with no response, I have all but given up hope to have it serviced. What good is a year warranty, if you can not contact the company to have it honored? I would caution anyone from purchasing an Opteka product because IF you have trouble with it, you WILL have trouble getting it fixed.
I bought my first K 240 M in early 1986 for my sound studio connected to a music conservatory. These phones impressed all who used them. In 2005 I ordered a new pair and was very pleased to find that only the phone plug has been changed. There was no change in sound. This model has been replaced with the 240 S studio monitor.AKG K240 MKII Headphones,The good news is that although the sound is different, it is clearly better. Bass response is now full down to at least 40 Hz and possibly lower. midrange is slightly boosted, compared to the 240 monitor, which I got used to quite quickly. Over time it became clear that the new midrange sound was correct. Distortion is much lower in the new K 240 studio, and like the old monitor, can be found in many Europeon studios.Finally, In my opinion, these phones outperform all speaker systems on operatic voices. I never judge any vocal recording,or a singers voice, without using these phones. Although the new model does not sound quite the same, the spacial sense is the same. The ear pads are softer, and interchangeble with the 240 M, hence the feel is even better.The 240 studio is available now with a spare cord and ear pads. Listed as AKG K 240 studio MK II, this package is a best buy. REVIEW UPDATED JULY 19, 2010
Very inexpensive, but delivers what the much more expensive models would have. Now I could listen to all my iPod music using my car stereo.
Works as advertised....and its Belkin...so you know you are in good tangles!! Ok I made that up.....good tangles. HAHA..But Seriously..great cables....
Because this is not a "dedicated" flash unit, there was a significant amount of trial and error to achieve consistent operation. I tried several methods to secure the fiber optic slave wire to my Canon underwater housing. Thank God for Duct Tape, just one more handy use! Even with plenty of applied tape it was still hit or miss on synched firing. The product was designed to operate with the Sea Life line and an afterthought to accommodate other housings. When it works, it makes a marked difference in lighting the subject over the flash of the typical land camera. The strobe strength dial was useful, but when scuba diving you're not always afforded multiple opportunities play with exposure and flash strength while shooting a moving target. Last note: purchased from Leisure Pro who promised 3 day delivery - and it took 10 days!
Blow dryer works great and love that it folds up, however, the cord retracted on it's own the first time, and now when I press the button to retract, I have to help the cord go in. I still like the product just wish the cord feature worked better (which was one of the reasons I purchased this model).
The Garmin c550 is simple to operate, easy to read and very accurate in directions. I am totally satisfied with the product.
I was given this pencil sharpener for my classroom. When I started using it at the beginning of the year, most all of the pencils were breaking as I sharpened them. The same thing was happening in all the other first grade classes (4). We thought it was the pencils. We requested that parents send in more pencils of another brand. Then we realized that it was the pencil sharpener. I do not recommend this sharpener to anyone.
The battery only has a two hour life-span. It seems like it takes a long time to charge back up too. I use the computer to surf the internet and listen to itunes music... not a heavy load. Today, it sat idle for 45 minutes and the battery still only held a 2 hour charge. I expected at least 4 hours of battery life so I am returning the battery. Definitely not worth the price.
Bought the case, thought it was great - lightweight, convenient, etc. Then the TomTom (while in the case) fell onto the floor and landed on the screen side, which is the same side where the case closes with a button. When the TomTom landed on the floor the button on the case struck the LCD screen, smashing it. This is not covered by the warranty, either by manufacturer or by the store where we purchased it, so we're out over $200 beause of the design of the case!
I bought an Olympus 11-22mm lens from Cameta Camera earlier this spring and found I use it much more frequently than my 14-54mm. The 11-22mm is essentially a near-super wide to normal lens that is both sharp across the image (sharper than the 14-54mm) and displays very very little distortion across its entire zoom range. An added plus--an exposure set at one zoom setting is good for any other, so you can lock an exposure and just focus between zoom settings. Auto focus is very fast. Images show very little CA at extreme edges. It takes a lens filter without signs of vignetting (dark image edges).The lens works well on my E-510 and E-330. In fact, it works so well on the E-330 that it stays on this camera.This is simply a superb lens for landscape and makes the Olympus 4:3 system unique for its overall small size and image quality. Images from the 11-22mm easily print full-size onto 13x19 papers with sharp resolution of detail (using Epson 2200 and 2400 printers). What a keeper. I highly recommend the 11-22mm.
Short and sweet, at that price I thought it would be a nightmere doing a hookup and decoding the manual, It wasn't it was operational and running in seven minutes. That is only because I stopped for a cup of caffeine.
Needed to hook up my PC to my LCD TV, both of which had VGA ports. Cables work great.
This device is GREAT...it's like the Swiss Army Knife, of computer gagets. It's a MUST HAVE, if you've got a bunch of old hd's from former systems.
I have a laptop that doesn't come with it's own number pad, which is a problem considering how often I need the extra keys for gaming on it. The keys work fine, the cord is not of problematic length, it's just fine.
This is a compact and fast f/1.8 lens. It stays on my older Nikon D100 camera for everyday use, and is the perfect companion lens for travel, portrait pictures, and general photography. I use this for low-light and/or indoor events, especially birthdays and special gatherings that go well into the night. I don't mind not having zoom on this lens, if it means capturing a great non-blurred shot 99% of the time.I purchased this with theTiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter, mostly to protect against surface scratches and dirt. A more economical alternative to having to replace the lens.I would not go so far as to say it is the best lens out there. But, it is an excellent lens, and maybe the best in its class. I have two of these; one always mounted on a D100, and one in my camera bag as a backup lens for my D200.
This seems to have issue recognizing some devices, such as my Western Digital external hard drives and my iPod, even though the USB would show up in the device manager. I tried every trick and it would not work. I returned it and got a replacement, but that replacement had the same issue. the hardware manufacturer's techs could not resolve the issue either.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this drive for the price. It met all my burning needs on a tight budget and was just as good (if not better) then the Plextor drive it replaced.
I have the black version of this monopod, the RUP-43. I bought it after carefully examining many other monopods from Slik, Manfroto, Etsumi and Velbon in a store.I usually prefer collar-type leg locks over the clip type used in the UP-43, but nothing could beat this model in terms of height to weight ratio and value for money, so I made an exception. The ball head looks a little on the small side, but it copes perfectly well with my medium format TLR and SLR cameras as well as my 35mm SLR.The UP-43 extends up to 1637mm long, collapses down to 530mm, weighs 437g, and can support cameras up to 2kg. My only gripe is that the ball head is not removable.
I haven't tried to install the software or anything yet, but so far so good...It's little, compact and exactly what I thought it would be...good deal!
We were previous owners of a Kodak and were looking for a step up from the basic digital point and shoot. We are very happy with this Fuji model. The 10x zoom is awesome. We took it on a beach vacation and got great action shots from far away. The camera is smaller than you think. It fits in a palm and is pretty light. Granted, it won't fit in a pocket, but that is trade between size/convenience and higher photo quality. The flash is much better than our Kodak; it is much more powerful and does a better job filling in the light indoors. Indoor pictures of our kids are much clearer and have truer color. The flash does drain the batteries quicker, but when used outdoors, we can easily get several hundred photos on a single set of AAs. I don't care much for the included Fuji software; I have chosen to use a third party one instead.
I spent a fair amount of dithering before I bought this keyboard. Not that it's excessively expensive. Rather, it looked a bit of an ugly duckling up there on the shelf and I wasn't sure if it would be comfortable enough.On my third trip to the shelf, I finally studied it a bit more carefully. I noticed the little messages on the keys to remind my failing mind of control functions. I noticed the special function keys that provided web navigation, media control, instant access to My Computer and the calculator, and the sleep key. I noticed the volume control keys. I remember that I hadstarted to turn off the sound on my Klisch 4.1's because their volume occasionally gave the cats heart attacks.I figured, &quot;What the heck, I've made dumber mistakes&quot; and brought one home. I already had an old, grungy Intellipoint keyboard, so intallation took about 30 seconds of hardware time and a minute to install the software. &quot;So far so good&quot; I say to myself. One star for installation.Test one: typing. Ooh the extra large wrist rest that looked so ugly in the store looks pretty good. And the angle feels a bit better. The keys have a nice thunk and a springy feel. One star for feel.Next I try the volume control - Wow! The look of worry vanishes from the cat's faces. The rest of the media keys work fine and the internet navigators are great. When I hit the sleep button my machine does exactly that. One star for cool features.The software is simplicity itself. Adjustments for speed, language, hotkeys, some special options and a nifty little on screen display for keys like volume. Everything works just great! One star for easy of use and clear instructions.The last star is for the two USB ports on the back of the keyboard. This basically changes one of the USB ports from the back of my machine into two on my desk. Works great for a mouse and, in my case, a zip drive.I've gotten used to the original funny shaped Intellitype. This new model seems like the perfect set of improvements in functionality and ergonomics. Given the amount of time I spend with my fingers on the keyboard it's well worth the money.
PLEASE READ!So i had this drive for a little over 3 years and was happy with it. It worked like a charm.UNTIL, last week when I bought a new computer. I decided to move ALL my data on to the external Lacie drive before I copy it on to my new system. The worst thing happened.. it DIED!!! After moving 100 gigs from my old system it started to make a faint clicking sound. I stomach sank. All my work, photos, emails was on this drive. I didnt hesitate to send it to DriveCrash data recovery.. paid $2500 for them to try to recover it. I got 10% of my data back. This is the worst thing that could have happened. They told me it was common with Lacie porsche drives because there is NO FAN!?! The internal drive is also a Maxtor drive.. the worst drive on the market.So my advice to current owners is to make sure you have a backup to this Lacie drive. My advice to buyers is DONT BUY THIS DRIVE! Please please please learn from my mistake.
If you are looking for a great zoom lens that isn't too big or heavy, this is the one. it is tack sharp wide open to about 200mm, then softens up just a bit (but very fixable with a bit of sharpening in LR3 or Photoshop).build quality is acceptable. focus is fast. VR gives about 2-2.5 stops of handholding benefit for me. other reasonable alternative is the Tamron 70-300 zoom with VC.This lens shares the same filter size as the kit 18-105 zoom, so the 2 are a nice package - they can share filters and accessories.This lens also works well with the Raynox DCR-250 closeup lens and the Kenko extension tubes for macro.
After the rebate, my model cost me 540 bucks and it is a great price for a good notebook. It does not have some thinkpad trademarks, like the "nipple", but what it does makes it a great buy: a solid build, a thinkpad-like keyboard, large hd, good parts, acceptable screen, and a very good battery - plus dvd-rw which is really good. It is a step back from thinkpads for sure, but the step is much smaller than the cutdown on a price.
I love these optical trackman/trackball whichever you prefer to call it...I'm lost without mine when at my computer. I've got one at work and one at home. They increase productivity no question about it!
As many before me have stated, this is a HUGE pain to set up (or at least attempt to set up). I'm fairly good at troubleshooting networking devices, but this is just frustrating. Only after I initially purchased it and wasted an hour on the phone with the very friendly (yet useless) technical support lady from some country that I couldn't identify the accent, did I realize that it DOES NOT WORK WITH NETGEAR PRODUCTS! So I sucked it up and bought the latest WRT54G from our very own Amazon.com ............still didn't work. So, according to the many posts on the Linksys help(less) site, I upgraded the firmware on my router..........still nothing. At this point, I set my router back to defaults (which goes against everything I know) and, yep you guessed it, still nothing. If Cisco is so proud to put their label on Linksys products, they should bother to have somebody test them first. Why doesn't the WRE54G have either a USB or ethernet port for configuring? This is just a poor design from beginning to end. If you can get it to work and you don't mind having every neighbor or war-driving teenager jumping on your network, maybe just maybe it would be worth buying. Personally, I'd rather build an antenna out of a pringles can with parts I bought off of EBay!
I read the many reviews here on this product before ordering and was somewhat concerned that so many seemed to have a problem with the software. I found the software to be easy to use although like my disc label burning software(fellows/neato), I had to experiment a little to figure out how to align pictures of the DVD covers/inserts correctly. I spent maybe 10 minutes and then began printing(I use standard paper to figure out the alignment issues as to not waste the actual covers/inserts). Some have said they would like a glossy paper option and I agree. This paper gives a somewhat dull picture quality but I still find it to be OK. If I has the option for glossy paper I would purchase that instead. I back up mostly movie DVDs and would like a more brilliant quality output. If I were backing up data DVDs, I would not have an issue with the paper quality. I have not used any other brands so I cannot, at this time, give a contrasting opinion of other products. I plan on trying other products though to see if any others do a better job for my movie DVD cover/insert needs. I will update later as I get more data on this subject. For now I'll say these covers are a good value for the money.
I don't know if your into vig but there isn't any when used with zr200.Other than that its a really good lens. comes with adapter. I have one but it's cool if you didn't have one.
This unit does exactly what it says it does.Be careful however-You MUST reformat your hard drive before you can use it with this unit.But Wait there's more:The real neat thing about this little unit is that it is running an embedded Linux kernel!That means you can turn it into a little web server or a media server--with no PC attached.There are lots of open source projects on the web for this little box.I turned mine into a Twonky server. It now servers MP3s through the house.Would give 5 out or 5 but it is a little slow to start up and shut down.
I bought this monitor from j and r over the phone which saved my 10 dollars on my purchase and since i live in nyc i picked it up from the store, downtown. I was so excited to plug it up noticing how beautiful the outside design was beautiful. I hooked everything up and found the picture to be terrible. I fixed the contrast, brightness to the best possible and the picture became a bit more clear however, i still noticed the blurriness whenever there was fast motion and text is still pretty blurry. In addition, the picture is very grainy and does not have much color depth.I thought maybe it was just the TV, but I was wrong. I used the monitor function, and found the quality of the monitor was even worse! I tested some text by opening an internet explorer window. The text seemed to blur every other character, and when I moved the window around the blurriness would move as well.Overall, this monitor is mediocre and will be returning it promptly.
It works great most of the time , sometimes it gets confused and turns on or off the wrong equiptment
This is one of the best buys I have made in the past years. This is an outstanding device in all respects. I just love it and use it all the time for GPS, movies, music and Wi-Fi. Very highly recommended!
My hearing is not very good and so if I want to listen to something on the TV or computer I need to have the speaker so loud (& drive the rest of the household crazy!) I actually have 4 of these units. One is always connected to each of the TV's, radio, and the computer. Other family members use them at the same time because it has 3 separate channels. The range is great - walk all over the house, outside to the garage and the garden. The reception is great. A friend recommended them to me-he & his wife each have a unit so they can listen to what ever they want and not bother the other person. The price is very reasonable for the quality.
I can carry it in my pocket at dawn, capture a sunrise, or the fog lifting from the swale. I find myself a guerrilla photographer in the house, taking chances on my pets in funny positions. All of these are shots I never would have gotten with my large 35mm camera and its big lens.The size and lightness is its best feature. I carry it with me almost everywhere. The photos are good in mid range, and excellent at its highest resolution. It is easy to use, the keys are not too small, and the battery lasts reasonably if you don't keep it on after downloading your photos. I recommend it highly.
...not GE-branded, not branded at all; not GE-packaged, in a clear plastic bag; not a TL26131, no markings; not white,(ugly)tan; not the same shape, more square; deceptive, not trustworthy...
I have a Slingbox Pro and after upgrading to the new SlingPlayer 2.x I have lost my ability to view or turn on the virtual remote. Worked great until the update, never since. I keep checking back on the site for news of a fix, and Sling continues to disappoint. I can now only watch one channel - and while the picture is great and the new player is very nice, it is not worth the loss of all of my other channels. This seems to be a very long running issue that Sling has proven unable or unwilling to fix. They caused the issue with poor updates/firmware and no ability to roll back to the previous, functioning application. I loved my Slingbox when it was working, but I can't imagine recommending it to anyone, or ever buying another product from them until they have proven they can fix this one. I am not holding my breath.
This is a very nicely-packaged, fully-appointed device (big remote, 3 cables, AC adapter, batteries) that "simulates" surround sound to an impressive degree. For those with HDMI and digital audio, its usefulness will obviously be restricted. But for those who use RCA jacks or headphones with a stereo mini-plug, it's guaranteed to work well with most any appliance or configuration that has two stereo speakers. The device itself is very compact and light (less than half the size of the the colorful box that contains it). The remote is almost as big as the processor, which in itself makes it one of the more practical remotes on the market (the ultra-compact Apple TV remote may look nifty, but what good is it if you can't find it?)Besides working with headphones when connected with a stereo receiver's or computer's audio output, it works as claimed with the 2.1 or stereo speaker system of many TV sets--and as a previous reviewer points out, the handy remote permits the user not merely to choose among "Bypass," "Stereo," and "Surround" settings but to click on "Clarity" for greater definition of spoken dialog. Finally, the processor can be tailored to the size of the user's speakers: Small (headphones), Medium (bookshelf speakers), or Large (floor-standing size). The settings are not merely "show": each makes a discernible, measurable difference in what is heard by the listener. (Caveat: if you have a stereo TV post-2005, especially one that uses HDMI connections, make sure that it doesn't already have the EQ and voice clarity settings of the SOUNDaround which, inexpensive as it is, could end up collecting dust in the attic. Fortunately, my Tennessee-manufacturered Sylvania tube TV is still going strong, its audio getting new life thanks to the device. And even if this gadget does nothing for your TV's audio, it's still guaranteed to make listening to music through headphones a new and bracing experience.)At its price when first released six years ago, it would deserve 4 stars. At the current Prime price offered by GeeksWholesaler, it gets a high five.
I am going on my third pda in the last 3 months. Can't keep the gps operational. They know they have hardware problems in this area. On the up side, the palm side seems to be fine and they have good customer service.
High quality, good preice and it is a Sony product so no doubt about the quality ;)
This amp kit is perfect for what I needed. The only thing I did not like was the small guage speaker wire, but other than that, this kit is awesome! Will reccomend to friends! Thanks!
This unit is very probably excellent, as I have purchased the 4x8 and it works very well. The only problem with this one is in it's application. I assumed that I could use two of the four outputs from my satellite dish to allow me to run two PVRs, unfortunately it does not work that way so I called the manufacturer. They informed me I had to use ALL satellite outputs if there were four, two would only work if my dish only had two. There was no mention of this fact in the information on line. It sits unused at this time.
PLEASE SHOW ME WHERE TO BUY INK FOR MY PRINTER, BECAUSE I DON'T SEE THE TO17 AND TO18 CARTRIDGES MENTIONED ON MY PLASTIC BAG THAT MY ORIGINAL INK CAME IN.&gt; PLEASE HELP&lt; THANK YOU.
I bought this thing hoping it would work with my Samsung TV, Apple TV, and Panasonic upconverting DVD player. Unfortunately, when it arrived, I was never able to get it to work. Two problems with it:1. My Samsung TV, with its auto-sensing ports, didn't even "see' that the switch was plugged into it. Neither Samsung or Audiovox/Terk's technical support was able to assist with this.2. If I jimmy rigged it (swapped my HDMI cables on the TV, so the TV was set to the source that the switch was plugged into) I could get video through my DVD player, but the Apple TV never worked.In the end, I returned it, and ended up buying the XtremeHD switcher. It touts being compatible with the Apple TV, and, despite reviews that it didn't work with Samsung TV's, I took a risk. It ended up working great!
I have the Kinyo portable two-piece speakers for traveling and was amazed at their sound - just had to upgrade when I saw the three-piece with sub-woofer. Now - these speakers are tiny. They fit - all together with the power in a 5x5x1.5 inch bag (included).At low volume the sub-woofer doesn't add that much - althought the two little stereo speakers are crips and clear. When you add volume is were these little speakers really shine. the sub-woofer kicks in and outputs enough sound and power to make listening enjoyable. (and too loud for my cube mates)All-in-all good sound and volume in a very small package. Like these a lot.
The power pack works perfect. It came quicker than advertized and I could not have ask for anything more. Back in business with my lap top.
LCDs look best when used with DVI. This doesn't have it. And you better make sure your video card has a DVI output if you want to go that route.
I am very pleased with the Sony MDR-RF925RK wireless headphone, I had a Sony that I used for years and this is an updated replacement for the worn out one.
Sound is great. The only issue I had was the first set I ordered one speaker did not work. However, AMAZON was great, as always, with their return process. I returned the speakers and got a second set, they work great! Very impressed for a low dollar speaker.
If you have any experience with computers, that is, if you know how to navigate directory tree and copy files, then look no more - Archos is the way to go. You'll get an extra hard drive on your computer and that's all you ever need to learn. I originally made a mistake buying Zen from Creative - it has a lame interface (the only way to access harddrive is with their special application, which I think plain [is bad] and a lot of limitation. Returned it next day and ordered Archos - very happy now.---Leonid.
Recently, I purchased a Garmin Nuvi 260 for my mother who is technologically challenged at best. She picked it right up and used it! I then started shopping for a GPS for myself. I knew that I wanted a Garmin, but I wanted bluetooth as well. I did some research and found the Nuvi 360 at the top of every list. How right the reviews are!!! I love mine... and get this...today I was talking via the bluetooth speaker to my dad and he said it sounded better than any headset and maybe better than the phone itself! The bluetooth is a very nice feature. I had no problems pairing it with my iPhone which I was worried about. The text-to-speech is great and the voice interface is very clear. All and all a great product for the money!
This is a cheap and flimsy armband. NOT THE ONE IN THE PICTURE. There are much better on Amazon for less money.
just got it from jr.com, very good item for this price, the sound is great. I don't feel much difference between this one and the sennheiser px100. the only problem is when I rest it around my neck, it is not that comfortable as px100. overall, very nice product for such low price.
Product works well. I had no problem reconfiguring it so it would work with my system.
These are terrific little units with awesome range.I keep a pair in every car I have for trips to Costco, the Mall, Seaworld or wherever.My only complaint if the NiCAD batteries. They do get a memory if you don't use them a lot. NiMHD would have been a better choice considering the way you'll likely use them. The batteries will lose their charge whe sitting unused so they are less available for last minute emergency use.
This case is for zune 30 only. The zune 80 is to small for controls to work properly.
I bought this for my Nikon 70-300 VR lens and it works just as it should. It keeps the front of my lens safe from impact while not interfering with any of the lens or camera functions. I'd rather buy 10 of these "cheap" filters than having to replace or repair my lens!
I was surprised at how quickly I received the shelves and how easy they were to put together. The size was just what I needed to fit in the space I have available to store both the CDs and DVD that I have.
The small &quot;footprint&quot; design is very nice because my office desk is so small, and although the speakers are small, they gave relatively good sound. I gave it only 4 stars because the volume customizability was not to my liking.Overall, great value!
Bag is well padded and holds more gear than any "normal" camera bag. Two cameras, two flashes, and 4 or even 5 lenses...about double what I could carry in my bag...and that wasn't even comfortably.Too bad they don't make it in other logos. ;-)Greg
I didn't care much for the Coolpix 995 when it was out. The 4500 (which is the 995's replacement) is much better in my opinion. The body size has been greatly reduced. Unfortunately that also resulted in a reduction in screen size, but I guess that was unavoidable. Excellent image quality, excellent macro mode (3/4 inch!), good zoom. It comes with a different battery charger, probably because the ones that were included with the 995 were awful (I work at a camera store and they came back defective all the time). The software leaves something to be desired--invest in something like Adobe Photoshop Elements to do your editing. Overall, a good camera.
My 32 inch TV is not High Definition, but it does have a s-video plug. I always get very excellent resolution when I use the s-video plug to watched DVD disks.So since I did not want to abandon my old VHS tapes, I thought that it would be a good idea to get a VCR with a s-video plug. This JVC has that plug, but it does not match DVD quality. The picture quality is not up to par with a DVD disk!!!!!!A VHS cassette has a limited resolution output. So its a waste of effort to try to get an expensive Super VCR.To make an analogy, its like purchasing a very expensive stereo system and using that expensive stereo system to play old cassette tapes. You would get much better quality sound from an audio disk, rather that an old cassette tape.My recommendation is that you purchase a DVD player rather than this JVC vcr.I returned mine a week after purchasing. I prefer my DVD player a lot more that that JVC vcr.My only other recommendation is that you get a regular vcr with the 3 composite plugs (yellow, red, white). The yellow composite plug is good for any type of television.
Works well when nothing else will do. I like it. Improved my flash photography by letting me move flash off the camera. If you want to improve your flash pictures as well, get it! Can't go wrong. Note: It is only for Sony or Konica-Minolta cameras and flashes. Works well on both brands.
I ordered the Handspring Visor in October 1999, and received it the first part of December. I have not had a day since then that I wasn't totally appreciative! This is a great value at $249, even without the springboard modules, compared to the Palm Computing brand. The springboard modules add a flexibility and versatility that no one else has. As a CPA, I keep all my client contacts in Outlook, which works just perfectly for me. All I do is hot-sync once or twice a day, and I have my entire client database, including appointments, with me at all times. I use a tiny Excel-like spreadsheet program to do what-if calculations. Since only a few rows and columns are visible, I limit my input and results fields to that visible area. (You can design your spreadsheets on your PC, and download to Visor.) Since the Visor was designed by the original founders of Palm Computing, the cutting-edge design and features are no surprise. I can't say enough about the Visor, and am looking forward to utilizing the springboard modules in the future (maybe a wireless communicator, or a full-featured tax program?). Since it uses the Palm OS, the number of programs available is mind-boggling. Two thumbs up for the Handspring Visor.
I just got a new Intel board and put this chip in, and man does this system fly! 533 Mhz FSB. Fan comes with it and the thermal dope is right on the heat sink, you just clip it in.
This CB is one of the best CB's that I have used. I am currently employed with a large farming and ranching operation which does a lot of traveling and using this CB to keep in touch with the rest of the crew helps out and works out well.
In the days of the iPod and other double digit gig MP3 jukeboxes, you'd think that these puny 128MB flash players would be falling out of fashion. Wrong! These things are still popular, and the IFP-300 line is the best out there.I bought this for several reasons: I wanted a music box a little more discrete than my aging CD player, and I wanted to be able to change my playlist easily and accomidate all the music I would want for a week. At this price, I got all I wanted and more. I can wedge this in my pocket, the batteries last very long, the sound quality is top-notch, and it comes with an FM radio and an excellent voice recorder.When I encode the songs as 128kbps 44khz MP3s, I can fit about two hours of music on this jewel, which is enough for me. At that quality, my ears cannot discern the difference between that and a CD unless I'm deliberatly looking for the difference, which I never am and you probably won't be. I once fit 4 hours of music at 64kbps (long car ride), but I was able to discern an annoying degragation in quality.A word of advice: in today's world, this particular MP3 player is taylored for me, but might not be for you. I have a modest CD collection which I can count on my fingures, and I can listen to the same song a hundred times and still enjoy it. If you have fourty CDs and can't bear to listen to the same song twice in one week or demand that your music be uncompressed, spring for an iPod. If you're someone like me but with a larger CD collection, consider this only a model with more memory. Also consider the new 700 line of MP3 players from iRiver. They seem to be basically the same as this one only different aesthetics and twice the battery life, at least according to the ads.NOTE: When you buy this, download all the firmware updates from the iRiver website. One of the updates will let you mount the MP3 player as a removable drive in Windows as opposed to the third-rate propriatary software they expect you to use. I now just drag and drop my MP3s from iTunes.
I use it on a Dell Latitude D610 under Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, and under Fedora Core Linux... works great/automatically. Came with a nice zip up case, too.
No complaints, no problems - just works as promised. Rare to find that these days.
I'm no optics aficionado so take this at face value. I needed portable, waterproof, impact-resistant binoculars for kayaking and hiking trips and these are working fine for me.
Small profile and quick file transfers. Works great with the Time Machine and a MacBook Pro.
While this boosted my signal, I still can have reception issues during bad weather. I expected a greater increase in signal strength. I admit, that the way I have it hooked up could be part of the issue. If I turn on the VCR/DVD and watch TV through that, the signal quality improves more.
I bought this DVD player after my Sony player died prematurely. Is it just me, or are DVD players supposed to have a longer life?? This DVD player looks nice and works fine when it is working. The player is a bit noisy when reading the discs, though. But the bottom line is that it just stopped working after only 1 year of use. I expected an improvement over my Sony player and I am sorely disappointed.
Yes, you read that right. I've owned 3 Swiss Army bags and swore I would never buy anything else but in a pinch I bought this one and boy am I glad I did!I needed a bag to fit my new 17" laptop and was having trouble finding the Swiss Army bag. I could find it online but I needed the bag yesterday. I notice the Kensington but it said it fit 15.4 inchers. But I decided to get my laptop from the car and try it anyway. It fit perfectly and the rest is history!The thing I like is that it is designed for the laptop to go in long wise. That makes it easier to carry a 17 incher over your shoulder. I would have never thought to do this if not for this bag. The material is nice and thick and it's got a very sturdy strap to it. It's also got another compartment where you can put power supply and other peripherals. And finally you've got lots of pockets for smaller stuff like CDs, USB drives, PCMCIA cards, etc. It's even got a pocket for a water bottle or any other soft drink.All in all, this is a GREAT bag for laptops and other stuff. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Maybe OEM has nothing to do with whether something is remanufactured, but it was not what I expected.
-- Like someone else, I ordered the eq. from J-R and got speakers. The rep told me that they haven't had these units for months and no one cares about dropping the listing. I wasn't about to pay to ship the speakers back so a UPS return sticker was sent via email which I printed up. Don't get suckered into paying shipping for something you didn't order or want.
I'd bought this to use with Qwest service and got it working with few obstacles... (wrote up how to bypass Qwest install of all their software on my PC and activate this. Google "Qwest DSL Self Install" for simple how-to instructions to set this up.)The DG834 is a pretty sweet box, doesn't get too hot (not like newer models), has excellent range (again much better than models with internal antennas), and is pretty rock solid. The modem worked right up until my phone line got hit by lightning.I recommend this as a repeat customer of this same unit, having sampled and returned several other newer ADSL wireless N modems (from Cisco, Netgear) which were a huge disappointment. The new DG834G boxes come with newer firmware and work even better. Still the coolest running, most reliable, ADSL wireless gateway I've used - I'd buy this again.
Attached to our Sony LCD HDTV, It makes the sound of watching movies, lisening to music and watching sports - great. We like the compack design & ease of connecting.
This is the only camera that has a 3 inch screen, plus it's touchscreen. Very easy to operate, even a 70 y/o can be taught to use this camera.
This is a revolution, a paradigm shift in the way we approach audio (and now video) content. I'm not going into the technical specs. I'm just encouraging everyone to get into this. It's awesome. It's any song you want any time you want it. More importantly (for me) it's the ability to listen to podcasters. I was so sick of getting nothing but the same old news/politics/music on the drive to and from work. Now I can find shows on virtually any topic. Some, like one I was listening to on vocabulary, are just mediocre. Some are downright amazing and have the potential to rock the establishment-- like one on iTunes called "Christian Universalism" hosted by Rhett Ellis.Anyway, I love the medium. I love the concept. These things sound great. They are not "the coming thing." They are NOW. Get into podcasting. Find the good shows. It's worth it.
The Tom Tom is an excellent item. I won't travel without it. Easy to use right out of the box. Very easy to see screen and hear directions.
This bag has more than enough room and seems to be really tough and well padded to protect your laptop. Plenty of room for those one and two night stays out of town so you don't have to carry that extra bag on the plane. The one thing I wish it had was the bungee cords on the sides of the front flap so I could quickly stuff random items in a compartment without having to unzip the zippers. Important when you are on the go.
This headset and handset lifter are just wonderful! I can now answer the phone by pressing the button on the headset, and continue working as I speak to the caller. No more stopping what I'm doing to turn around and pick up the handset, and use my other hand to transfer a call. I can walk away from the PBX and still answer a call and talk to the caller.This headset bundle is awesome!
First of all, This is NOT 4, it is 4 1/2.to answer everone else's problems, i just got this, and have been wearing this for two hours and find it so comftorbale, i need to put tthem back on. This headset has a sound card, so that lets you save processing power. No software is included or necesseary for intillation for Xp,2000 users. the cable is a bit on the long side, but to the people who find this distracting, i say, keep the metal wire holding the wrap on one of the 4 wraps! The sound quality is OK. thsi works well with Skype and MSN Messenger. there are more features, like the remote and such.also, one reviewr mentioned that there is somethig bugging him on the top, i find no problem at all.if you want to use headphones for an mp3 player look elsewherePROs:-Foldable-Easy on head and ears-Mic and Speakers are good-Included Sound card save PC Processing-USB 2.0 and 1.1 COmpatibleCons:-Lengthy CableAll in all this a great product, which i recommend for you
These are top notch speakers and it is good to see that amazon are improving their audio section ( about time). But I am upset at the cost. Amazons Dvds are very cheap and the reviews are excellent. Here the speakers are not discounted enough and the reviews are lacking.5 stars for the speaker/ 2 stars for the almost list price
I have been waiting to buy a CD player that plays both audioand MP3 files. Glad I waited for this one! I bought mine fromAmazon.com ... Greatest buy I ever made on sound equipment! Works like a charm and sounds great too. Plays all my MP3 CDs with no problem. Sounds great on the car stero using the supplied car adapter kit. The supplied earphones were not very loud, but once I changed to my own headset the sound problem was solved. Sounds terrific. I liked it so much ... I bought a second one for my daughter. And she loves hers, too!
Buying genuine Canon ink is the only way to go. "Knock-offs'just do not perform. The delivery was speedy. Will buy again from this site.
The overhead screen is great! It is a little bigger than the one in other classrooms in our school buildin and makes it easier for the kids to see.
MINE WONT PLAY MY BURNED CD's!!!! It says that its &quot;looking for files&quot; for 10 minutes than shuts off. I dont understand, sound is weak, it wont play cd's, it was expensive when i got it too. If you want a good mp3 cd player...get the Rio Volt or just get an mp3 player or a cd player.
great camera, easy to use and i can use my old Cannon Rebel zoom and wide angle lenses with it.
I WOULDNT WISH THE TIVO ON MY WORST ENEMY. A PAIN TO HOOK TO A PHONE. TO INTRICATELY CONNECTED TO YOUR OTHER RESOURCES TO EVEN TRY. I SUGGEST BUYING A DVR FROM YOUR CABLE SUPPLIER. ITS LIKE BREATHING, TIVO IS LIKE DROWING.
Within 30 seconds of plugging it into the wall it started melting. I mean the plastic around the charger started bubbling. Luckaly it didnt fry my ipod
I bought this for a Nokia phone. If you push it in all the way, it makes a loud buzz. Works ok if your cell phone is stationary.
"B Male" adapter grip/handle is not "industry standard". Wrong shape. Wrong size. Prevents adequate insertion to many devices. (IE popular HP All-In-One 8500.) Flaw left me printerless until I could get a file and reduce handle size. Have several USB "B Male" cables at home location due to adapter's popularity. All have the standard smaller grip. All work.Excellent concept!!! Engineering goof!
This system is not difficult to hook up and the sound is great. A fine value for the price.
I searched for a long time. I bought this case. We are very happy together. I spend Saturday nights caressing it. If you buy one and don't like it, send it to me, I will give it loving care, you cad.
Impressive home theater system with excellent power. On top of the great sound and quality video it has very stylish design features that compliment its quality audio and video output!!
I've been using this router for years now. I've been able to 'set it and forget it'. Works great covering our 1600 sq ft house.
these are good speakers for low volume, once you crank up the volume the sounds of different quality can appreciated. and i'm sure they originate from the speakers. the only good thing is that, i paid $30 for the set.
It basically works, but in my installation it had low signal level output and a loud 60Hz hum. A ground loop isolator removed the hum, but revealed a faint high-pitched whine. It did, however, come with a very good audio cable. Users might be happier with the Turtle Beach Advantage Micro, and save a few dollars.
I bought these after some random ear phones i had were constantly breaking on me and i figured i was spending more buying constant new earphones. So i decided to go online and buy these and now im glad because ive had them about a month and they have been great, with the volume about half way on my iPod you cant hear any outside noises and the sound is great. Not tinny or muffled like with my previous earphones (something that always bugged me)9/10 in my opinion
It works perfect on my IBM thinkpad t60. It runs without any issues. The hdd fit perfect on it. It easy to put/remove on laptop. I have bought another from different seller 2 years ago. It did not works, the HDD does not fit and it was very hard to put/remove on my laptop.
I am VERY pleased with the quality of this unit. The one caviot is the BEST picture is definately viewed straight on.
I bought this scanner because I needed to scan old family pictures that are starting to lose their color. However, I got more than a scanner. The programs that come with the scanner can fix old pictures and the printer works great too! The only thing that I would change about the scanner is the noise that it makes when it prints. It is a loud printer. Overall, I enjoy the printer very much.
The M&S audio systems are VERY problematic. Installation is no problem but if there is a service problem with the system, it is very difficult to get it repaired. The company relies on regional jack-of-all trades companies to do the repairs. In my region, a security alarm company is assigned the task of service but they really don't put much effort into knowing the system. Thus, after purchasing a new audio system from M&S two years ago, I've had five service calls from the alarm company and the system still doesn't work. M&S claims they are symathetic but they are not willing to do anything actively to help me. I'm ready to junk this system because of lack of technical know how once the system is in your house.
Well, for 8.99 after a $30 rebate I can't complain. It's a nice little web cam with a nice short cord which is good if you only use it on your laptop. Clip works okay but is not real steady. It is good enough though. The cam does not work well in low light even with the low light boost. I compare it to my other Logitech QCAM V-UAX16 QuickCam Pro 5000 which is now obsolete but the old one is sharper and is better in low light and the color is a bit more true.
I bought this item in Jan 2001 just before a trip to Europe. I found it convenient for several reasons. One, it tells you if an outlet has power, if it's grounded properly, and if you're protected (three little lights on top). Two, it comes with two grounded outputs (one on either side) which are great for whatever extra appliance needs to be plugged in (your friend's powerbook, a lamp at the table, an external firewire drive, etc). Both of these outputs leave plenty of room for the extra wide converters that sometimes come with periferals. Three, it offers one telephone input, and two outputs (one for modem, one for fax or telephone). This means you can tap in anywhere (a hotel room, a friend's place, etc) and, when you're not using your modem, you don't need to replug-in the telephone.I found it to be great for working at coffee shops and for any trips within the US.One warning: I have only one criticism, which isn't entirely the fault of Cutris, but as it's a companion to a laptop, Curtis could have included some instructions not to plug it into a foreign outlet. Basically, it's a different voltage which is not at all grounded, I'm not even sure it could have worked even with a converter. Maybe they thought this was obvious. Regardless, I mistakenly plugged it (alone - no computer connected) into a hotel socket in Paris to the welcome of a gigantic spark and a quick shock. The lights went out across my wing of the hotel. Anyway, a warning not to try this yourself.I still give the item a great review. Suprisingly few surge protectors offer two tel-out jacks, especially on a portable. I bought a second one once I returned.
Have enjoyed using the Rangefinder 500G. I find it very easy to use. Will use it everytime I go golfing.
I use the tablet all the time because my laptop came without a mouse, and I'm not terribly keen about tracing my finger on the small square the notebook provides to move the cursor. And of course, the Wacom has lots of graphic capabilities also.
These speakers are a great value. Like other buyers, I thought these speakers lacked some mid-range, but a few tweaks of my itunes equalizer fixed that. They sound great now. And when I plug them into my ipod shuffle, they sound even better (for some reason). I didn't care for the futuristic shape at first, but they've really grown on me. I think they really make my office look that much more interesting. $65 bucks - can't beat it.....
This hood is solid and never twists off accidentally, like some of the imitations. It helps keep fingers away from the lense glass and works properly to keep out stray light without hurting the exposure. I recommend this product.
I can not belive how much the price has come down on the DC3200. I pay over [$$] for mine year and half ago. For this price you can pick one up for the kids. It has work well for use on trips to the zoo. But if you think you can get some good shots at christmas or the every moving new baby-forget it! It did take some nice shots at my brothers' wedding. You need to get close to the subjuct and not very much movement to get the shot. This camera is NOT forgiving. It will however make good 5x7 size pictures, but it is not too good for larger sizes. I did have some large size photos come out. The larger the more blurry they will become. We bought this thinking we would save some money on developing cost. I think we may have spent it on on ink. It is good for basic still somewhat close shots that you will be archiving with a cd burner and to lets the kids learn the art taking pictures. At this price do buy then you will know what you will what. It's a great price i might even buy one for my mom she loves my camra, but I am wanting a lot more. Like getting the shot even it the kids move a miro amount. No kid will stay still very long even olan mills has trouble with my 3 boys at one shot.
I have used other hand held GPS units and this one works well if you don't mind a lot of button crunching to load a route. Using the CD and loading routes with your PC is much easier.I can see the screen well enough with the unit mounted on my bars just off of center to the left. The mount (sold seperately) is simple and holds the unit surprisingly secure. I used the find function for directions and found what I was looking for the first time. You have to take the map data with a grain of salt. I used the same function (find) and reviewed the listings in my home town and several of the establishments are no longer in business.For the price I am very pleased with this GPS.
Thi product is good and you shipped and delivered on time no problem. Excellent service
Purchased this cable to connect PC to HDTV. Works great delivers great picture and sound form PC to Samsung plasma tv.
I've had this printer for about a year, and have had no problems at all - no paper jamming, no clogged cartridges, and no software related problems. As far as using ink, if I print photos, I expect it to use ink - otherwise I'd get a blank sheet of paper. The quality and color of the photos I print is outstanding - friends and family can't tell if I printed them, or if I had them printed at a lab. On any printer, the paper used for photos makes all the difference in the world - so I use Epson's premium glossy photo paper, as well as their heavyweight matte paper - and the results are excellent. This is my second Epson printer - the first was a 640 - and when the time comes to upgrade, I'll definitely buy another Epson.
Like others, I looked at many models. I bought this unit along with IPod for traveling to my weekend cabin, hoping to replace the bulkiness of my SONY CD player and three cases of disks. It is exceptionally portable, plugs into wall or goes outside on battery, has FM receiver so my wife can listen to college football on weekends, and we attach it to her computer/DVD to watch movies in the evening. The sound quality is excellent, filling the living/dining area for movies or music. Definitely competes with the old bulky system with no compromise. Plus Amazon price was incredible. For our needs, this could not be better. I am planning to take it on vacation with us this winter.
This lime green rolling brief case is absolutely gorgeous and likely to turn all who see it "green with envy"! Don't be fooled or put off by the bright green color - it is as professional looking as any of the more conservative black and brown ones I owned earlier in my career - probably because of the high quality leather and sleek stylish design. It is the perfect combination of function, style, and fashion. I love it, love it, love it, and have no doubt you will too!
I bought several of these for me and my family. I use one at work simply to switch between speakers and headphone; at home, I use it for Skype. It makes it easy to share a headset with my wife, or to use a cell phone headphone/mic with the "standard" sized plug. It works well for Skype, and also general recording.The only reason I didn't rate it higher is that it's a little noisy when the mic is live, even with the mic input switched off. However, in real-world use, I don't notice it. For one thing, I keep the mic muted for my PC, as Skype recommends. It seems that the software I use controls mic muting automatically, so I don't get any feedback.If you have a spare cell phone headset that you like, this is a nifty device that allows you to use it for internet phone calls, etc.
this case is everything i wanted a case that nobody had is this is it
Works as designed and advertised. The wattage is calculated from the measured amps assuming a 120VAC source. If your service is not exactly 120VAC, there will be some small discrepancy. The directly measured amps are well within the rated 5% (above 1 amp) specification. It is NOT to be confused with a high accuracy meter. It is an approximate measuring device. However, it's close enough to gauge current usage of individual appliances on a breaker segment.
I just wanted to say that this page refers to an older model that has sience been updated what is being sold is the remainder of amazon's stock.
I lost the cable that came with my Garmin and needed a replacement. This USB cable met my needs very well and I was able to update my maps.
Kingston provides an encryptable USB key that allows for partitioning. Within the 8GB limit, you can decide what portion is public and what portion is private. The key doesn't need any drivers and installs easily. Set up is a breeze. Clean, intuitive interface.Only reason I'm giving this four rather than five stars is three concerns: 1) you need to click on a launching program that's resident in your "public" zone and it's all too easy to delete this file...once you do this, you'll have to download it from Kingston's site (maybe I can set this file to read-only?); 2) the activation of the private zone is somewhat slower than I'd expected; 3) logout of private zone also requires launching a program. Luckily, I've yanked the key and/or shut down the computer without out properly ending my private zone session and have never had a corruption problem.Note: Allows 10 tries at your private zone password -- after that, you have to reformat and you lose your information. This key is a bit fat and needs room next to it...so if your USB key space situation is laterally tight, this may not work.
these cable are so expensive in the store, this is a great buy. i received them in under a week and they work great.
Works as advertised when paired with DGL-4300 router...easy set up. Gameplay on Halo 3, COD4, Battlefield, etc is just like wired connection. I have 2 xbox360 (one wired to router and wireless) no issues with disconnection and lag due to sharing...
The i950 worked well for a little while when all of a sudden the machines stops functioning. It turns out that the Printhead must be replaced periodically and that Canon considers the Printhead to be a 'consumable'. I went back and checked the documentation carefully and there was absolutely no word of a printhead needing any sort of replacement. Well, what do you know??? A replacement printhead runs you over $100!!!!This is a case of deceptive marketing and questionable engineering. But then again, if they were truthful about their printers, who would by them? I'm done with Canon.
The main reason I bought this item was for its 60+1 cd changer and over 330 watts of pure 5.1 dolby digital dvd-experience bliss. It really seems as though you are getting movie theater-quality surround sound. The system itself is sleek and has a techno-look. The subwoofer bass is also impressive, while the keyboard connection is great for sorting your cd connection.Although there is no s-video connection, the wiring is a little short, and some of the interface is confusing, this is a great system for any game player or avid movie watcher.
The LG LCD M3700 series is a "corporate" LCD and not a retail product and because of this, the speakers do not come with the LCD.I recently purchased the the M3701CBA speakers after a year of having my LG LCD and am ABSOLUTELY GLAD I did! With years of experience in the electronic world, I have to say that these speakers are the BEST SOUNDING SPEAKERS ON THE MARKET for LCD! I have other LCD's and have also listened to friends units and believe me, these speakers are so worth the purchase!! If you do not have these speakers on your TV, your missing out!Another incredible observation is how it actually transforms the visual of your LCD when watching it and the estectics! You truely get the "wide screen" feeling once these speakers are attached because of the extended black speakers, without having these speakers, you do not get that illusion. The speakers also have no cables or wires, they just screw in on either side and you select "on" in your menu under "sound"Lastly, although a sound system is hooked up to the LCD, it is nice to just use these speakers for more quite times or regular tv watching HOWEVER, I can tell you, the sound that comes out of these speakers makes you question if your surround sound system isn't on....they are that good!For everyone who owns the LG LCD M3700 series LCD, make sure you buy them, believe me, you will not be disappointed, they really are the best sounding speakers an LCD can offer!
I ordered this unit 12/14 expecting delivery after Xmas, then began reading some of the review's and had some concerns about noise, shipping damage, etc. Well, none of those bad things happened. I called Eagle Logistics, their driver delivered my unit by working late on a Friday night(7:00PM in the rain) and helped me unbox and power the unit up. No hum, no damage.I waited a couple of days to type up a review, as I replaced a 30" LCD with this 50" plasma and wanted to have some "experience" with it before I wrote an opinion.So far my opinion which I formed by looking at the unit at Best Buy mirrors some of the other reviews, the picture quality is only exceeded by the Pioneer unit at 40% more. With HD cable, I don't think I'll ever need to buy tickets to televised sporting events again. It's as good as being there.The peerless mount which was recommended worked flawlessly and even though the mount instructions did not have this unit in the guide, a quick call to their customer service line gave me the correct screw/bushing combination to use to guarantee I didn't damage the screen.Very Happy.
After using my 1 Mega pixel Fiji camera for more than 2 years I was shopping for an upgrade. I was looking for an offordable 3 MP camera when I came across Kodak DX7630 6MP camera for lesser price.After reading a lot about digital cameras manufactures by the markets gaints like Canon,Nikon and Olympus, I thought do I have to really buy a kodak. Well I took a chance becuase I got the camera at a very good deal ($250 at Officemax). This deal only lasted for 2 hours (lucky me).After using the camera for a month, I am very happy with the performance. Kodak integrated all the features as a software into this camera. Like different modes (Ladscape,night...) are provided by a touch of a button and the screen is displayed with all the modes.The Quality at 6MP is very very good. The flash works really good unlike my previous camera where I can hardly see something in the picture at night. It comes with a a special battery with lasts very long (approx 90+ pics).The size of the picture is about 2.3 Megabits, so a 256MB card and give you about 99 pics (at 6 MP,High res). Turn on the camera and shoot the first picture in 4.5 secs. Not bad when you don't want to miss any moment.The camera has a bigger LCD to view the images, and the Menus are very pleasent. It also comes with cable to download the pictures and 32MB internal memory when you run out of space in your SD card.Finally, very good 6MP camera for the price.Cons:1. Cannot use regular batterries. Need to buy the special battery that is compatable.2. The model is bulk and little heavy (but all kodak models are like that).3. No automatic lens cap. You have to put a manual cap like most film SLR cameras.
I've used this from some other store and for my Vital Sounds it'scool. but the G protection is sweet. That is a 1,000,000 One Million Stars!
Look, if you don't know anything about electronics, photography, cameras in general, or computers, then NOTHING you get will be &quot;simple to use.&quot; But, if you take the time to read the manual once or twice to try to use the instrument correctly, then you can find value in uncommon places. For instance, the Dimage 2300, a mere 2.3 megapixel camera, which takes great photos for the resolution and the money (I've seen worse, less reliable quality from the FinePix at much higher resolutions, and at nearly 3x the price). Read the manual, learn about white-balance - which can be manipulated to take STUNNING photos if you know what you're doing - learn about the variety of exposure settings, understand the machine, and you will have great photos. As for some of the issues raised in these reviews: 1) install the software with a careful attention to the instructions, reboot, connect the cable to the computer and camera, turn the camera on to PC mode, launch the software. If you wait too long doing something else, it will auto-power-off -- close the software, turn the camera back on, and try again. Simplicity. 2) DON'T USE THE LCD ALL THE TIME AND THE BATTERY LIFE WILL BE FINE. And remember to drain the included NiMH rechargeable batteries COMPLETELY, or they won't hold a complete charge the next time around and battery life will plummet. Drain them completely every time and you'll be fine. 3) Any camera will take dark pictures if you don't know what your doing. Learn about exposure, and what the Dimage does to regulate it. Does the machines need to do all of our thinking for us? If you learn about situations that create dark or over-bright photos, then you'll recognize them before they ruin your shots and you can compensate. You be intelligent: don't rely on the camera to be intelligent for you. 4) Buy a bigger memory card: even at the standard resolution the 2300 takes good quality photos, and you can take about 35 of them on the included 8 MB card; but a bigger one gives you more options for more photos - better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Practice common sense, try to learn the instrument and learn what to expect from it, and will be VERY pleased with yourself and with it. The Dimage 2300 is a great value and capable of great amateur quality photos that some of the big-boy high-end cameras envy.
The Zen micro could've been the ultimate alternative to the IPOD. It has everything-and more-that you could want in an mp3 player. Unfortunatley, it's works for only about 2 months before the headphone jack goes out. I bought on for my self and a friend. His wife then bought one. Same problem: Headphone jack fails. It's a piece of garbage. This is my second review on this item, and I'm writing because there have been other people since the first review who have been victimized by this company. Creative acknowledge the problem is a design flaw. check the bullentin boards: There are sites dedicated to showing you how to repair the headphone jack. However, you will need to know elemenatary soldering and you will have to void the warranty. It's garbage, save you self time, money and trouble. Again, it's garbage.
Sparks when you plug the ac adapter into the case, doesn't fully support large drives, and while plugged in prevented my other usb devices from functioning. Its junk! Just used a paper weight now.
This product works great! I would definitely recommend it. I looked at Walmart first and a very similar cord cost $50.
Great usb extension, the base has a good wait on it and allows it to sit steady on a table really well.
I have several of the FVS338's in place. They keep up a stable VPN between several sites and are easy to configure.Problem is that I can't get the Netgear VPN client to work with it. (That is why I only gave it 4 stars). There are no updates for the client, and Netgear support is just plain incompetent in this area.The reason I gave this such high marks is the throughput is 10Mb +, the VPN is easy to set up between routers, it is stable and best of all.. THE PRICE IS RIGHT!
I was in need of accessing my HP laser attached to my desktop to print from my and my wife's laptops. I had shared the printer on the desktop so we could print to it through our home network. However this entailed having to have the desktop on all the time to access the printer, wasting energy and using up the usefull life on the desktop's components; hard drive, etc.The laserjet is a few years old, does not have wireless capability, but is very reliable. One solution was to install a wireless printing devise. After researching the internet I settled on the Linksyk Wireless G Print Server. The instructions are clear and presise. It took me about an hour to install the hardware and software on the desktop and laptops. Everything worked as promissed. I am very happy with this solution. This is a great devise for the home, offices, home offices, etc.
I am a huge digital camera buff and have bought many cameras in the past of various brands and such and this is by far the best camera I think that I have ever bought. I absolutley love this camera it just cant fit into my pocket as easily as a sony cybershot.
I am a runner, and have used these earbuds on short and long runs. They stay in my ears great and the sound is outstanding. I wouldn't pay the big bucks for the Bose earbuds. These work great for the price.
Very nice leather, well made case that fits the camera perfectly. Some cases are too bulky, but this one is just right to protect the camera but still fit into your purse or pocket.
After owning this hub for a few weeks I discovered the poor performance it really gives. I have came across more bottlenecks than I have ever anticipated. I called tech support for any type of solution but I was left on hold for over 2 hours. Having schedules to meet, I finally gave up on assistance. Not only is this product poor in performance, but also poor in service.
I got this mouse while Microsoft was offering a ...rebate, so my cost through Amazon was [low] after the rebate. For that amount, you might expect this to be a low quality product. And you'd be wrong.This is the best mouse I've ever owned. I've always been annoyed with traditional roller ball mice, with how they quickly pick up gunk, become inaccurate, and require constant cleaning.Those days are over! The other reviews talk about how accurate this mouse is, and how it never requires cleaning; quite true. What I didn't see mentioned was how light it is compared to traditional mice. I never thought of an old-style mouse as being heavy, but this is noticeably lighter. This was an unexpected, but much-appreciated benefit.Another big plus for me is that it isn't loaded with a zillion buttons that I'd never use. I just wanted a basic mouse, and that's what this is.If you're a lefty like me, you'll also like the fact that this mouse is symmetrical. Most of the more expensive Microsoft mice are shaped specifically to fit the right hand. I can't say whether those feel more comfortable for right-handed people; all I can say is that the shape and size of this mouse is just about perfect for me.Even at its normal Amazon price ...this mouse is an excellent value. If you can get it at its rebate-assisted price ...it's a no-brainer. I'm going to buy a few as gifts!
This CD holder is truly one-of-a-kind!! I wanted something that would be convenient to look through, and not be one that had shelves or was enclosed. The acrylic is smooth and clear, and the weight is really good. Flipping through it is a breeze. I will be ordering another one!
The ring is thin but sturdy. It threads very tightly and solidly onto my lens and the filter fits it snugly.No vignetting with lens open at 15mm.77mm Lens cap fits on it without a filter just right.That's about it - works as intended. Glad I got it.
I got this TV on a 300 discount, plus I had 50 dollars on gift certificates good on the store I purchased it from. I was very hesitant to buy a Flat Panel TV because the image doesn't look that crisp on the floor displays at stores. And paying 1,000 bucks for a 26 inch TV is not my idea of investment. So I decided to give it a try. For the price I got this you can't get better or bigger TV's. BTW got an 18 month no interest financing.Most negative reviews I have read got me concerned but some problems are avoidable or easily solved by simply reading the owner's manual. A/V cables work much better than the regular coaxial and I read component cables make the image even sharper.What I like- DVD's look Better, specially since I like widescreen versions over full screen, so now I can take full advantage of this feature.- Video Games look better. Hopefully I can get a New Gen console to get the most out of this HD TV- The virtual surround sound is better than the 27 inch JVC TV I replaced.- Can connect different devices, no need for a reciever anymore, unless you want real surround soundWhat I don't like- Remote has confusing buttons- No volume display unless you configure it but you see an icon on the screen for a while- Menu is not as intuitive as it could be.If you can get it at a bargain price you can over look the imperfections and be satisfied with your purchase. It is enough if you don't have to many HD capable devices or non at all, or as an introduction to flat panel hdtv's
The webcam is easy to install a child could do it and the picture and voice connection is excellant. A wonderful buy especially for the price... installs and stays put on the laptop without moving around like so many others. I was very pleased with my purchase.
The strap has quite good padding. Better than the wide straps and reduces strain when carying my DLSR. But I noticed that it easily wears off.
I bought this drive for backing up data on my Windows PC. I've only had it a couple of days ... so far so good. There were no problems connecting it to my PC following the quick setup guide. I decided to re-partition the drive from FAT32 to NTFS because of the 4GB file size limit with FAT32. I followed the instructions on the Seagate web site and re-partitioned the entire drive as NTFS. I haven't had any problems reading from or writing to the drive. I've done a lot of writing to it while trying out different backup programs.The drive is fairly quiet but every once in a while it makes noise like there is some kind of disk access going on, even when nothing is trying to access it. The case feels warm but not hot after being on 48 hours. I plan on keeping it on all the time for automated backups so I expect it to be able to handle 24/7 usage.So far it seems to be a great external drive, especially for the price paid.Update: After a couple of years the drive started acting up and eventually failed.
The wire was cheap and it worked flawlessly when I transfered 10 hours of digital video from a camcorder to a laptop.
Save your money, this item is a turd.The plastic is cheap and the opening so small you can't fit your hand in. The opening is also smaller than the storage area making retrieving your items a pain.Do yourself a huge favor and buy the OEM storage bin, it will cost more but will be worth it. If an OEM piece is not available the Metra storage bin is a good option. (although the older versions had little shelves for cd storage, which limits the capacity)
Less than half Tucson Cameras shop's price. Had one 18 dollar usb reader with each of the two cards. Most unexpected to get the highest quality, at less than half the local price, and free readers included.
I have had this machine since june 2006. This is a decent machine if you can get past its software.The good :- Built-in networking.- The print quality is good.- The cartridges don't run out too quickly and are widely available.- The ADF is very convenient.- All the features are accessible over the network.- Works well under Win XPThe bad :- The software is extremely bloated. Count on at least a half hour to an hour per machine to install it for network use.- The speed is not anywhere near advertised. We are talking more like 30s for the first black & white copy to be complete in average mode, not 30ppm.- Some features are badly broken under Vista, even with HP's latest Vista drivers from March 2007. a) The OCR software produces garbage PDFs under Vista. b) the card reader doesn't work over the network, even after applying one of HP's fixes- Tech support is terrible. I tried to escalate the vista problems, but spent hours with someone in India who was useless and just couldn't do anything besides tell me to uninstall and reinstall the drivers (thanks, that didn't work ...)).- No duplex printing, scanning or copying. I need this for my next machine. But it won't be an HP due to the terrible problems with Vista and tech support.
This camera is well worth the money. It takes crisp, clear pictures and has a very long battery life. It is loaded with extra features and is quite user friendly. If you want a high quality digicam and don't want to spend too much, then this is the camera for you.
This one is okay. It takes its best photos midday, outside, at about ten feet. If you're too far away, it's not that great. If you're too close up, naturally you'll get a blurry photo. The flash often makes the object being photographed a big, white glare. It's good for beginners, not too expensive, and good to practise with. The software is not that great. You should probably supplement with Adobe. Take a lot of pictures, and know your camera for the best satisfaction in photoshooting. :-)
Good:- Picture looks amazing when true 1080p contents are played- Picture still looks amazing with 1080i upscaled DVD (HDMI)- One of the least annoying LCD monitor for the fast motion- I see no banding- Very flexible inputs (8 total including TV tuner)- Very easy to change settingNot so good:- Sounds horrible (original speaker system and built in amp are practically useless)- Analog station looks annoyingly fuzzy (no way to overcome this yet?)- Less expensive or old DVD player looks annoyingly fuzzy (over S-video or component)- Color reproduction is somewhat unnaturalI take 1 star off because sound quality is totally unacceptable for me. There is no bass and no clean treble. The mid range sounds so distorted with or without surround activated. I took original speaker system removed and connected external amp and small 2 way speakers right away. But this may not be an issue if not audiophile. I have got everything I expected from Sharp for now and hope this would last for 10 years...very good indeed.
I've tried the comparable Magellan and Tom Tom and Garmin by far has the best overall features and performance. Tom Tom was lacking in map coverage while the Magellan was probably the best for detailed street coverage but the Garmin is a close second. The Garmin has the best direction prompting, screen layout and intuitive function (easy to find what you're looking for in the menu screens) along with auto complete when typing in destinations etc. I started with a Garmin 270 that got stolen then tried the other two and ended up back with the Garmin in the end.
DLP is the best techology for the price. In HD this TV's picture is great. In regular TV it is good. At $1999 plus $200 delivery it was $1000 cheaper than at Best Buy. Delivery service was great.Eventually they will have LED bulbs which will prevent bulb failure. For now, however, unless you want a $4,000 plasma TV this is pretty darn good.
The mouse is a good size and feel and is accurate moving about the screen but the track wheel does not respond half the time
I'm really impressed by this little projector ... which unlike most models in the market, has dvd player and speakers built in it. Optoma also included a nice 92" screen and a subwoofer after mail in rebate. The picture is good - warm DLP versus harsh LCD. The projector is quite versatile as it works for both NTSC and PAL as well as 220V and 110V - so works well if you take it outside US. That said, its tech specs are quite old now, with only 480p versus 1080p as the new standard. However, I'm really happy that the projector served its time well - allowing me to enjoy the big screen as the 1080p projectors dropped enough in prices for me to upgrade.
for this low prize is this product really good. it couldn't be better!:)
I have spent an hour looking at hard drive reviews. I noticed that many of the raving reviews for Cavalry drives come from people that post raving reviews for multiple Cavalry drives on the same day. Let the buyer beware.
This products works as advertised. It scans and prints well. The software works, the interface is clear, you don't have to fool around trying to figure it out. Everything works just the way you would expect it to.Great product!
I have been trying to reach tech Support (phone/e-mail) for a week without any luck.The router does not support multiple VPN connections and there is no information on how to allow them.DO NOT BUY A NETGEAR PRODUCT!
Update: 01-07-2010 - Very happy with my purchase of these headphones. I only used the noise cancellation a few times then left them on and the batteries died. The unit workes even with the tiny bit of power in the battery (I keep the switch off). My advice is don't spend loads of time or money on noisecancelling headphones because the noise cancelling is not nearly as good as a pair of ear plugs.Strikes a good balance between price, sound quality & noise suppressionYou can drive yourself crazy comparing one model to another. This unit has good bass and acoustic quality - however this depends on the quality of your mp3's. Some mp3's have good base and others sound flat - especially 70's music. It lacks in the area of noise canceling as with most brands. It is comfortable. Over the ear, blocks out sound and improves bass. It has a wire that can be unplugged from both ends so if it wears out you can easily replace it.Buy this unit with confidence. In time if you want to spend $200+ for a high end unit keep this as a spare or for traveling etc.Enjoy,Paul
Not seeing many reviews, I'm writing this as a warning. This mic is horrible. I bought it to get rid of the &quot;motor noise&quot; from my Canon Optura Pi, as many others have. When I listen now, the sound is much worse. You can barely hear people speak over the loud humming... THIS MIC IS HORRIBLE!
Very good wireless mouse. The best ever so far. I even tried the Microsoft Explorer Mouse and i like this one far better than that one. Smooth and great mouse. Highly recommended.
This simple switch allowed me to add additional Component video HD 1080 inputs to my Samsung HD TV. This is a well made unit, it works flawlessly as advertised and is priced right. I love the fact that it also switches digital audio sources, both copper and fiber-optic (which is what I use).Finally, the remote control is handy and the unit has been totally reliable.
Initially I really liked this player, but it had its drawbacks.Pros:1)Cheap price2)Not an Apple3)FM Tuner4)Voice recorder - which works pretty well.Cons:1)Volume control was hard to adjust2)Interface was different on different computers. What I mean by this is that files I downloaded onto one computer could not be viewed on another. I have no idea why.3)Could not "Click and drag" files into a created folder and still have them accessible when player was unpluged from the usb port.4)All non-music files wound up in a folder titled "Unknown Artist". Since most of the mp3 files I listen to are not music files, this made making a playlist impossible.5) Unplugging the player from the computer automatically rearranges all the files in folders different than the ones created on the computer.6) Flash drive copies non music files from a computer, but cannot be seen on a different computer.7) iTunes, Rahpsody and Windows Media Player all interface poorly with this player. Rhapsody is the best, but you have no control as to where the files go once the player is unplugged (see point #5).8)Armband was too small.9)After 2 weeks it would not play back any mp3 files. The display would read that all the audio files were 0.00/0.00 meaning that the files were zero seconds into a zero second audio file. The player would just run through all the files in an album continuously without playing any of them. These all were files which were able to be played back during the first 2 weeks. It is for this reason that I am returning the player.Maybe I just have a faulty player, since most of the other reviewers seem to have had a positive experience with it. I'm returning it and not requesting a replacement. It seems that all MP3 players are a gamble as far as quality is concerned.
I bought this product for my college bound daughter who has a laptop. When I opened the package, a small piece of the mechanism fell out. I then tried the key and the key became stuck and became inoperable.In essence, I threw money away for something that never worked.Save your pennies and purchase from a known manufacturer, like Kensington.
Do NOT buy expensive HDMI cables at a big box store. There's just no reason. Pay $40 more for cables with colorful, snazzy ends if you want, but just know that's all you're getting. The cheap ones work just as well as the the expensive ones.
This s*** slaps these tweeters slaps i think these tweeters are the ones you have to buy they dont sound like a bunch of bees there
This product serves it's purpose, mine came with one of the light bulbs blown out so I called their customer service for help. The light bulbs are $10 to replace so I felt it should fall on the company to replace it.This was my honest to God worst customer experience ever. It was so frustrating that I'm going to go ahead and just purchase a bulb because I don't want to call them again.Their customer service people have no concept of the English language and instead of trying to be patient and understand each other, I was told to call back and was hung up on. When I tried to call back the next day I got a different customer service rep who was just as rude.Buyer beware! I hope you don't have any problems with yours, you will get no support if you do!
This is a piece of crap card. Bought a new one and in the middle of the games freezes my computer. VisionTek support says that it is not compatible with a Dual processor system although you can never find that in the description of the card or anywhere else for that matter. I moved the card in a single processor system where is on the IRQ they recommend and does the same although not that often. I've send it to Visiontek and they returned it to me without doing nothing with a note that the card is fine. Avoid this product and other Visiontek products at any cost or you will be sorry!
This product did not perform its purpose. This product did not perform its purpose. This product did not perform its purpose.
What a great lens. No longer need to carry around two lenses. Compact and great pictures.
Functions offered in the unit is minimum. Although it claims to be wi-fi compliant, it has great problem and difficulty working with other b or g product. When I inspected the package, actually there is no wi-fi certified logo. And support? Forget about it.I am happier using the Buffalo AirStation.
Got these speakers about a month ago, have them wired through my TV and CD player. Good enough value. Heavy, solid wood design. You'll smell the wood when you open them up. More bulky than they appear, but good sound to back them up.
This is and has been a staple of Nikon glass for years.It's super fast, razor sharp and performs extremely well in low light. This lens is a must have for any up and coming photograpaher.
HD performance without HD subscription service is outstanding, some regular broadcast channels are below expectations, (not the set's fault).
I just got this and I am having difficulty with it. It keeps giving me a code that reads "Error 80."No clue what it is, much less why! The calls just drop and to reset it, you have to turn the car off and turn it back on.So far, not very happy with it. I would just return it and be done with this error code thing!!!!!!!
My son got me a new camera for Christmas. It required a different memory card from my old camera. Thanks for Great Service & speed so that I can start using it!! I also think it was a good buy!!
My daughter and I must have small ear canals as we have trouble using earbuds. My daughter uses these with various techie gadgets and is very happy. The price was right. We were not expecting Bose.
I liked this memory card that I ordered a second one. Price did come down. Makes the product even better.
I had one of these and it was stolen. I really liked it and so bought another one but when I upgraded the software for the Zencast organizer, it quit converting the videos I previously downloaded. Now I can't download videos until I get this figured out. I tried to get the Creative Labs support to help me but they were worthless. I downloaded another video converter and it works but it is a lot of work. This is the only problem I have with this product.
Great headphones for $8.... Base could be better but if your a treble kind of person, you will love the clarity!
I have been using this type of earbuds for many years and these headphones are pretty good. I have just replaced one pair which I have been using for over three months. I purchased several in case one dies. One should be careful and not drop or smash these against a desk or a floor. These earbuds are excellent for casual and indoor use, but not for loud situations such as in train stations.
This part was perfect for the job of extending the entertainment center for a friend in his new home addition
I bought this computer almost a year ago. And I love it. It seems that although the company is now owned by Gateway they have managed to keep it separate. I worked on an eMachine around 2000 and was so impressed with it. Not alot of proprietary hardware configurations which is good for upgrades. This one seems to be no different. Be warned though the BIOS settings are able to be changed so if you are not comfortable working from your BIOS be cautious otherwise you may end up reformatting your hard drive. I have upgraded RAM and video card, both went in without a hitch. I run varied programs from this computer and with the couple upgrades they are stable and fast. I commonly use my computer for almost everything including recording tv (needs a separate tv tuner card), audiobooks and videos for both ipod video 60 gig and sandisk mp3 players, and games (for 2 kids) I have yet to find a game it hasn't run...but you would fare well to upgrade the ram and video card if you are going to run graphically intense games. My computer is used about 12 hours a day and the only problem I had was on setup the dvd burner would not make the system restore disks. I called eMachines tech support they were polite and knowledgeable and was sent a new dvd drive. I then had to call and ask for restore disks, you can only create them one time and well the dvd issue caused a problem. Again tech support was knowledgeable and kind and was sent restore disks for no charge. Whether you are a computer veteran or a novice this is a stable fast machine with great tech support. I cannot say enough about this computer or company. I also bought a Vaio (3.2 gig pentium hyperthreading processor) 10 days ago and hate it compared to my eMachine. Keep in mind that eMachines has both amd and celeron processors in certain models mine has a amd athlon which is capable of running current 32 bit software and the upcoming 64 bit software.
This set of two BP-2L14 Canon-compatible batteries cost less than a single Canon brand battery, so if these turn out to be good quality, they're a bargain. Note that the product photo Amazon is using shows "black" colored batteries: this photo is wrong, the batteries I received are grey. They are labeled as having a maximum capacity of 1700 mAH, this is a little more than the battery that came with the Canon HV-20, but less than some other brands of aftermarket LI-ION batteries that provide 1900 mAH.PERFORMANCE: The batteries fit properly in my Canon HV-20 camcorder, and in the Targus battery charger I bought to go with the camera. It will take a while to see if these batteries will actually last for a year or two before fading out, so I can't yet evaluate their service life.
While this hub is small and convenient, and works well for data transfer, it does not deliver the latest spec'd USB 2.0 standard current to the ports, thus is incapable of charging peripherals that require more current. For instance It will NOT charge an iPad that is on (not sleeping )but will charge an iPhone.If you need more power choose a different hub. Be aware that many are not compliant with the latest 2.0 standard though they claim they are 2.0 hubs. The Kensington spec sheet does not specify current output which they should do.
I decided to donate my old computer to my son's high school. I began investigating software I could use to make sure all of my personal files were not recoverable even after I formatted the drive. I finally decided on this application. It was simple and effective! I put my trust in this software and it did not let me down!
I received the wire I ordered today and was very disapointed. My first clue of a bad purchase was the weight that UPS listed on the package. 2 pounds for a total of 50 feet of 8 gauge wire, get real. I have some real 8 gauge that I purchased from Lowes, it is twice the thickness of what I received. The pictures look deceiving because the thick clear insulation makes the wire look huge. The wire from Lowes is 3 times more expensive per foot, go figure it is twice as thick and made of real copper. I cannot risk burning down my RV so I will be going back to Lowes and buying the real thing. The only reason I did not buy 50' from Lowes to begin with was I wanted something more flexible which this wire definitely is.
great product. this is my second one as after almost 5 years my first one messed up. it would double click when I only clicked once. wasn't too bad on websites just during games. you get penalties for wrong clicks. love the color especially when the light hits it
As stated in many reviews, the OTB (out of the box) "bag" does not protect ANY Archos.I have a 605 WiFi and now a proud owner of a 604... And I immediately picked this up for my 604. Both versions of this case (605 and 604) do the job well.Mine for the 605 has held up now over the last several years of taking it every day to work, and nearly on every major car trip.I admit, the "stand" feature is not the best, the snap keeps coming undone, this is due to the leather being stiff and wanting to go back to its "open" form rather then folded back to use as a stand.So protect your Archos investment (any model), spend the $25 and get the well needed protection for your Archos unit.
I ordered the ac adapter on a Wednesday, it arrived on Saturday. Plugged it in the wall, power light lit up, plugged it in and it powered up the laptop.The internal battery is next to be replaced, so this is THE only power source for this laptop. I had this adapter plugged in for a continuous 36 hours period and it stayed warm, but never hot.For the price.....this rocks
Built well, but you have to connect this fan to a RPM reduction device in order to stop the whining.
I have been using my m100 for a little over two months. I went from a Franklin planner to nearly exclusive use of the Palm. It syncronizes with my PC at work to keep track of appointments and addresses. The only down side to this unit is the funky backlight. I just can't read it in low light situations. I am quite happy with this unit but don't push it to the limits of the memory.
Only 1 item of note here:I've never received a "Cables to Go" manufactured item that did not display that name somewhere. Can't find it on the packaging from this seller. Doesn't mean that CtG is not origin, just interesting....
I ordered the Panasonic Plasma TV and within one week it was sitting in my living room. The picture is outstanding. I got on line and followed the advice of people who had previously reviewed this TV. I set the TV to their recommendations and immediately saw a beautiful picture. The instructions were easy to follow. If I can set it up, anyone can! I recommend this Plasma to everyone and going through Amazon was the best. The gentleman delivered, and put it just where I wanted.
This unit is great for fishing and hunting. The best thing about it, is it is very easy to use.
I recently bought a laptop and had to go wireless with my network. I saw the 108Mbps and looked into the routers. I read some favorable reviews and bought it.It auto-detects if there is new firmware available and will install it. Just a tip though... don't do this. I ran into some troubles and Netgear Tech support said to disable this feature.The setup of the router is fairly straightforward. If you have your WAN settings readily available, you should be able to get it on-line without much trouble. It did take a bit to get the wireless up and running because I tried to use the highest encryption available without realizing that this is some sort of pay service. I set it to the basic WEP and my card connected fine.It seems to work fine everywhere in the house. I have yet to test it's limits for distance, but it seems to cover any area around the house where I'd use it.My speed seems fairly good, but it's no 108Mbps. My hardwired systems are quite faster. For my uses the wireless is fast enough, though I do plan to get some test software to see what my real throughput is. File transfers are somewhat slow, but since I don't do much of that from the laptop, it's no big deal.The big issue I ran into was with a firmware problem of some sort that screwed up my port forwarding. If I setup more than one port forward, anything in the list past the first setting was unreadable and unremoveable. If I went to modify the setting, the IPs came up wrong and the name was in gibberish as well as the port numbers. Tech support had me download and manually install an older firmware version. That solved the problem. On occasion, changing a setting brings me to a blank IE page instead of returning me to where I made the change. The changes I make do to take though, so this is not a major problem.Having the built-in four ports is nice because it allowed me to easily plug it into my current setup. It was also nice of them to include a decent sized CAT5 cable so I could mount the device away from my other computer equipment. (EMI is a common cause of connection problems with these devices.)Aside from some minor irritants, this router has performed well enough for me to recommend it. Novice users may have more trouble with it than others. Netgear's tech support is not that great by any means, but it was effective enough for me to get my troubles solved. Be sure to register on-line before you call or you will not be able to get support. This is my first wireless router so I don't have anything to rate it against, but based on my experiences, I had my office order one for their 802 network and so far we've had no troubles with it. (Granted, I knew about it's weak points by then.) I gave it 4 stars, but consider that as really 3.5, based on the tech support. There were a couple moments where I felt I knew more about their product than they did.
Well I'm with the others on here that had this drive commit suicide. And like them, memorex is not willing to 100% stand by thier warranty. I'm furious. I'll be staying far away from memorex.
Worst PC I've ever bought.This hunk-o-junk was a POS from the 2nd day I had it.Countless crashes, VISTA CAN NOT RUN ON LESS THAN 3GB OF RAM!!! This unit has only 2gb, and to make this thing a genuine boat anchor? The fact that it's architecture is incompatible with any other OS. THAT'S RIGHT! It's incompatible with all software OS's, and it can not run THE VERY OS SYSTEM IT WAS DESIGNED FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!Sony's All-in-ones are worthless garbage. Buy ANYONE'S All-in-ones before you buy a Sony.
It is such a great product idea: takes up less space than a normal docking station and monitor set-up, and it ultimately saves your neck from bending over your laptop. It is a great price point by making it cheaper than buying a monitor + docking station.*One problem is with iBooks, which is what I have: their screens don't tip back far enough to be adequately visible. So, I have stacked some cards under the OysterDock to make it more visible for me. It works, but is not perfect. That is not OysterDock's fault, though. You can't be all things to all notebooks...Other great things: your cords all tuck away inside the unit. When you plug it in, your 2 USBs (standard on most laptops) now become 4.
I have owned psw505 for about a month and I am 100% satisfied. For the money it can't be beat. Don't be intimidated by the power of the amplifier or the size of the woofer and enclosure. I was able to get the sub to work well with my home theater system. It blows away my old Sony Subwoofer. It also works great when playing music in stereo. J&R; currently has it available for $200 bucks with free shipping. Great warranty from the manufacturer.Just bought another one from Amazon for $180. There is nothing even close to matching the PSW505 at this price level.
Work great, mows my lawn perfect; put on my headphones and sweat away. Reducing my carbon-footprint for my grandchildren.
They sounded fine for a day, but one ear just stopped working on the 2nd day. Save your money.
Bought these for bf for when he goes bikeriding. He sas they are perfectly ok for the price but the sound is not all that, we will be buying another set that maybe is more expensive but quality of sound is better...
I am very pleased with the 10 Key Pad. I have Windows 7 and it works great. Never goes to sleep, stays ready at all times, and works just like it was part of my computer. Very good device.
Linksystem make's this item easy to install and use. Anyone with basic reading and understanding can install and use this network storage link. Great item to install a common hard drive to your network and give your network a place to store common files like music and pictures for all to share and not overload anyone's computer!
Compatible with Dell Dimension 3000 Desktop PC. Trouble free installation - even for a neophyte. A definite improvement in PC RAM processing time. Probably extended the life of my PC until Windows stops supporting the XP operating system.
I am very happy with this product I haven't had it long enough to do everything the camera is capable of. The directions seem to be quite clearso far I am please with the product
A news article touted this size inverter as capable of powering a refrigerator and operating a sump pump. That would be a very small fridge and pump. My modest refrigerator ran awhile, but the compressor blew out even though the rating plate showed current demand within the range of the inverter. The start-up demand is the problem. The device is too small to run a 1/3 HP sump pump. It cannot power a 3/4 HP air compressor.It is good for running small tools, electronic devices, and lights. During nearly two weeks following hurricane Sandy, I used it to heat a house, powering a gas-fired heating boiler with three heating zone pumps. It was clipped to the battery of an idling car which consumed a gallon of gasoline over several hours--far cheaper and quieter than running a portable generator.
If you want to carry your camera without carrying the whole camera bag this pouch is exactly what you need.
I have had a lot of SD cards over the years and this one is just like any other. It is solid and have had no problems with it.
I got the camera via Fedex within five working days after ordering. The camera and lens were factory fresh with a US warranty. I'm still trying to learn all of the features since this is my first digital SLR, but so far, it's taken good pictures. I would order from this company again.
My daughter had one of these, I got one & now my husband has one.The product is great & the service was great. Need I say more.
After some pretty extensive research... I decided to buy thislittle jewel. This is the best Windows CE Pocket PC on the market. Itis fast (due to the speedy Intel processor) and the display iswonderful. The Microsoft reader is a real delight! Although it tookme a long time to get one... it was worth it. I was more than happy toretire my old Casiopeia E-11. I have seen the HP and the newCasiopeia but I was swayed by the faster processor and the displaythat was almost as good as the new Casiopeia (in fact I prefer theIpaq just a little). The ability to open both the Word and Excelattachements leave my friends with their Palm Pilot's green withenvy. Did I mention that I really like this little jewel? END
At first I bought this item it worked okay and was better then having to plug my camera in all the time, but after starting to conflict with other software it would lose contact with my computer after a couple uses. I would have to re-boot to re-establish contact. I ended up tossing this product. I recommend a Kodak reader for your Kodak cameras.
It fits the car and the Ipod correctly, you have multiple choices with this item concerning the fitting capacilities. I drive a hyundai and I satisfied (I think that cup holders are generally standard sizes or may differ for millimiters).
An amazing card considering it came out 5 years ago. It can run most games on max settings and every game has achieved over 30 fps. Some of the games i have played on max are Metro 2033, Dead Island,Homefront.... Overall it is a great card if you are not looking to spend a large amount of money.
This is the 5th modem I have owned, and it definitely is the best. I had it installed and working within a few minutes, and it consistently performs well.
The sound, feel and microphone are great. The only con I have is that it does not block outside noises.
I was looking at mp3 players and I didn't want to conform with the whole IPOD mania... this mp3 player is amazing. It is very easy to use along with the software. It has movie, photos, text, and radio... but I have yet to use them. This mp3 player is lightweight and it comes with a rubber case so you don't have to go out and buy one. I love the different sound settings - 3D Stage, 3D Studio... etc.All in all, I am very pleased with this mp3 player :)
the lows are deep and sultry. the highs are tight and no reverb. the plastic housing is tight and squeak-free. the pair of speakers came right on time and were packed professionally. I would recommend these to anyone looking to put some nice clean sound in their boat or docking area. The deal is good because the company seems to know what they are doing, not because the speakers are cheap.
I love my bag, fits great. Tons of space and compartments for all my computer "stuff" and then my "stuff." I only wish the colors were more true to the pic. Not as light of a color as I would have liked.
Easy to use - I haven't even opened the Owner's Manual, yet (probably should do that sometime)! For those wanting a simple camera that takes great pictures, this is the camera for you. Great, small size plus features of many far more expensive cameras make this a great choice for those just getting into the market for a digital camera. I do a lot of digital work for the web and this camera suffices for everything I need.
The main reason i wanted it was to protect the camera, and thats exactly what it does, the only problem is that it went from being tiny, to a beastly thing, it has alot more perks than downfalls, the main downfalls is that its big, it cuts out the red eye controller, and you cant use the viewfinder, and having to take it out of it and put it back in for batteries and the memory card... the upside to this is that the red eye controller is blinding and not that useful most of the time, nobody uses a viewfinder because of the 2.5 inch monitor, and who cares if its monsterous, the screen or the lens cant be damaged, and if your out in any weather condition its untouchable, and is a little hassle for alot of saving in time and money. its worth buying if you dont care what it looks like.
My first PDA and am enjoying it quite a bit. I got it to replace my purse address book, notepad, and calculator with one thing, and this does the job perfectly. IMO it's unnecessary to double up on functions for which I have a better, specialized option already, so I wasn't looking for camera, word processing, internet, and the like. The Zire 21 does the job just fine for your basic information storage (addresses, phone numbers), taking notes on the go, keeping a shopping list, etc. Just wish it were at least backlit (or preferably a color display) because oftentimes I find that I have to hold it just so to the light so I can clearly see the screen (and I set the contrast all the way up). Other than that, it's one neat little basic PDA.
Coby electronics does not honor their warranties. They told me that my product was under warranty and what to do. I did that and they kept my battery and sent me a letter to send the $26 more to get a battery. I talked to them on the phone and they assured me I was still under warranty and never sent a battery. The new battery only came after I sent them the $26, and then the new one was broken. Go figure.
These earphones offer great sound. You'll hear layers in your music that you've never heard before. That said, they aren't for bassheads. You must get a good seal in your ear to enjoy the sound (especially bass), and that can be tricky. Also, the triple-flange eartips can take a little getting used to; they are pretty uncomfortable at first, jammed into your ear canal as they are. Initially I cut off the first flange and used them that way for awhile, but eventually I went back to the 3-flanges as I found they offer better sound that way and now they are perfectly comfortable even after hours of constant use. It just takes a little patience.
ok, i can't complaing about the sound, it's not the best but it's nice and smooth, enough for my small room, but there's a problem with these things 'cause the subwoofer stop working after 5 or 6 months i got a new one thanks to the warranty, but the sub doesn't sound again! looks like there is a problem with some pieces inside the subwoofer 'cause i've got the same problem one more time, and a friend of mine bought one of these and no surprisses, the sub is broken, it's like these thing was designed to last only 8 months. :s
If you're looking for something easy and compact Logitech offers it. The speakers sound like stereo. You can play an album on your ipod at night and it shuts off after the album is over. So you can go to sleep with rock and roll. You can take it with you. I use them every day. If family is using the stereo in the living room I just use the Logitech in my room.
The toner was delivered on time & appears to be a Ricoh product. I haven't run out of the original toner yet. I believe the product will meet my needs.
works great with my lp player connection ....would recommend it to all that needs to add length to audio cable
This television is the best purchase I have made in the last ten years. The picture quality rivals anything you will ever see in the near future. It has every possible input you will ever need. The supplied remote is very user-friendly. Video games are spectacular on this screen. One thing, this television needs to be in a very large room. I am limited to fourteen feet in distance from viewing area to the T.V. Another five or six feet would be perfect. Anyone considering a unit in this price range owes it to themselves to give this on a try.....Happy viewing..
For starters, there was a problem with the battery on this unit when I received it. The indicator wouldn't stay solid, and would instead flash; I spoke to Audiovox, they said it was a problem with the charging system, and it would need to be returned. No big deal, defective units happen. And though it was a pain, my review isn't based on that.The bigger issues were with the design of the product itself, along with its accessories. This is simply not a well-designed product.The number one issue is with the design of the battery/adapter interface. On most portable DVD players, like most laptops, the battery connects to the unit, and the unit then has a place to plug in the adapter. On such units, the battery has to be connected to the unit to charge, but more importantly, the unit can seamlessly switch between battery and wall power. That is, if you have the unit plugged in with the battery attached, and the adapter loses power, you can continue watching your DVD using the battery. This is important on, for example, a train, where the outlet power will occasionally cut out. With this unit, however, the unit has a single power input plug, and the battery has both an input slot and a mini power cord. To watch the unit using the battery, you plug the battery's cord into the unit; to watch the unit using the battery, you plug the adapter cord into the unit; and to charge the battery, you plug the adapter cord into the battery. However, with this setup, the unit can't switch between the battery and the adapter; if you lose adapter power, the entire unit shuts down and must be restarted.This is a minor issue, but is intensely frustrating nonetheless. What makes it more annoying is that this is the only unit I know of that is designed in such a way; both cheaper and more expensive units manage to integrate the battery and the unit into the same power system, so that a loss of power won't completely disrupt the operation of the unit.Beyond that, the carrying case that comes with the unit are helpful if you plan to use it in a car, but fairly useless otherwise. It's very large, designed to hold both pairs of headphones and all the various cords that come with the unit. It's too large to carry around conveniently, and takes up a great deal of space in an overnight bag.Overall, the defect in my individual unit notwithstanding, this model is merely okay. The battery design flaw strikes me as simply inexcusable, and the accessories are less than helpful. This unit is not inexpensive enough to justify its flaws; when I returned my unit to Amazon, I opted to purchase a different model rather than exchange it for the same model.
Needed small speakers for the living room and did not want surround sound. I have had surround sound speakers and just having these 2 it is better. I sit about 10 feet away from the TV watching the Matrix and I can feel the vibrations right up through the couch and I did not even have them that loud. Great, cheap, small, perfect speakers.
I installed this fan in a Cooler Master 690 case. The fan was the loudest in the case. After taking it out life got better. To the fan's defense there were 2 grills to deal with, but it was more the wine of a small fan that was the issue.
I had a Terk transmitter/receiver to use for an extra television in my home. I accidentally broke it so ordered this different brand. This one is actually a much better system. I don't get the interference from my cordless phones and microwave that I got with the Terk. Love it!
this is an essential item for in-car navigation, however very poor design or quality of manufacturing - the units fail pretty quickly and then you no longer get a charge. also the suction cup doesn't stay stuck, and you end up with your $400 palm falling to the floor of your vehicle - perhaps damaging it or at least distracting you in the middle of driving.
I needed a new HDMI cable to replace another cable that was too short. After arriving, I connected it from a BDR to a 720P TV. I set the resolution to 720p and started to stream a video. Everything seemed to work. At first, I was thinking what a great value, this was short lived. After awhile, maybe 30 minutes, the screen went black, which lasted about a half a second or so. I thought it was a fluke at first; but, it started to happen randomly. I tried the second cable I bought, same thing. Maybe I was just unlucky and got 2 bad cables, but I doubt seriously doubt it. I would not recommend these cables to any one. I wasted my money, I would prefer other people not waste theirs.
After our Canon took a [...] from the dreaded E18 error code, we decided to replace our digital camera and our camcorder. Ultimately we wanted a camera that took pictures and video; one that took great still pictures and decent video. We found both and more in this little gem. I am a novice when it comes to photography but it's very important to have a camera that takes great pictures of my kids since you can never recover a lost shot. I have not been disappointed at all by this camera. Not only can you shoot video and take still pictures, you can take still pictures while you're recording video!! Also if you're playing a video back and want to capture a still picture, you can do that, too!!As far as the quality, when we first got it, we set it to the automatic settings and the first video we shot was less than stellar. I read the manual and re-set the settings and the next video we shot was perfect. Clear as day. Some of the other reviewers mentioned low lighting and I would agree that it's not the greatest in low light situations. One other thing I read was about the voice/microphone. I haven't experienced any problem with ours, if anything I'd say it's very sensitive - especially of the person recording.So, to sum up, if you're looking for a great digital camera and a great video camera, definitely look to the C40. Make sure you read the manual and adjust the settings as needed and you should have NO problems!!
I bought the Skullcandy Skullcrushers because I am a Radio DJ and was looking for better headphones for both music and studio monitoring. I have been usingSony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcupsand they have been decent. So I saw these skullcrushers, and I have never owned a Skullcandy brand pair of headphones but based on the reviews I decieded to buy these because the price was so good here on amazon. After listening to them for a few hours on both my iPod and laptop, these headphones are good IMHO not worth the price they ask for at full retail. I got these for $40 but the retail is $70.First I will start with the overall design of the headphones. They look great and the black pinstripe design is solid and looks great when you are wearing them. They are very comfortable and I was able to wear them for a few hours without any discomfort whatsoever. The cord could have been longer but it is a fair length. The only big problem I had with the design is the Bass Amplifier Subwoofer. It is heavy and is hard to walk around without it hanging down on the cord. So it is best to have a supportive surface while you use these headphones.Sound Quality: The sound quality is average and not worth $70. They sound very flat and cold without the subwoofer on. With the subwoofer on, depending on what type of music you listen to makes all the difference. I listen to hard rock/metal and I knew before buying these that they are designed for Hip-Hop/Rap or Dance/Techno. But Rock music has quite a bit of bass and these headphones do a good job with the bass during most songs I have listened to. Hip-Hop/Rap and Dance/Techno sounds really good, almost if you are live at a club. The subwoofer vibrates your ears and is fun overall to have on. The Mids and Highs are not very good but these are not meant to bring those sounds out and I knew that before purchasing and was fine with it.They are also very good to use while watching movies or playing video games. I would buy another Skullcandy product after using the Skullcrushers, but I will have to do more research based on how each different product caters to a certain type of music. This is a good product and again if you want bass, these provide!
*** Updated review: this worked great for about a month of casual use, then my coworkers noticed a burning plastic smell and we scurried around the office trying to find out where it was coming from. It was this little piece of junk. It was melting, catching fire. Buyer beware. Works for awhile but it's not the original manufactured product, it's a cheap replacement. DANGEROUS to leave on unattended.--- Original review --Inexpensive, fast free shipping. I had healthy skepticism but I trusted the other reviewers. I lost the cord for my Nikon and this works perfectly.
I don't know why cameras do not all come with this small tripod standard. It has so many uses, which you will not realize until you have it. It has been a big hit with everyone I have given it to. The price is tiny compared to its usefulness, and it is easy to carry. Very hard to find in stores.
Let me shed some light on the negative aspects of this camera. The only problems I have noticed are:1) You will get just 20 minutes of recording on high quality videos.2) If you move the camera too fast you will notice some jerks in the picture.3) Doesn't have a built-in flash but it does have infrared capability. the quality of picture in infrared mode wont be that good.4) Media is expansive and is hardly available in the market.Now the positive aspects of this camera are:1) Brilliant picture quality2) Amazing sound quality3) built-in hot-shoe4) CDs can be finalized easily. All the functions are easy.5) It's very compact camera.6) Hybrid screen eliminates the need of buttons.To read more information about this camera I would suggest you to visit Sony's website.
Easy to learn to use very versitile best on the market right now
I've been a fan of Samsonite over the years because of their quality materials, durability, and looks. I've got a lot of use out of this computer bag. It's quite spacious and fits everything I need plus gives me the security of knowing my laptop is protected well (better padding than most bags I've had in the past).
These work just fine, but are a bit thinner than I would like. The older ones I had were of a thinker material. Wish they came in more sizes
This product allows me to hide all of my wires, while using a universal remote to control everything. One remote and no wires my office has never looked more organized.
This is ideal for college students such as myself. Great sound quality (especially at high volumes), great multiple functions (DIGITAL radio tuner, and a tape player/recorder!), great bass, light weight and portability, discreet carrying handle, and best of all, A REMOTE!!Oh, and it looks so clutch, especially because of the black casing contrasting with the fluorescent green parts.
at first i loved these.. they have great sound.. especially when you get a good ear seal.However, they tangle a lot if you wad them up in your pocket. or roll them up to take somewhere.They don't last long either, and don't have a mic...so you have to pull out the phone to talk.Fine for a mp3 player though...too expensive compared to a few of the others that are way better.
The pins were a little out of place and I had to manually adjust them to fit. But aside from that, I haven't had any issues with it, does what it is supposed to do.
I got this lens as a present around Christmastime, so I've only been using it for about 6 months now. It's a very sturdy lens, and works well with my Pentax K-x camera. It comes with a hood, which is really great.I haven't used it too much, but when I need this lens, it gets the job done the way I want it.I would say my only complaint about this might be the ease of use putting it on my camera. Sometimes it slips right on, and sometimes it can be very difficult. I don't have a problem changing between any of my other lenses, but sometimes this one can be a little tricky if it isn't lined up EXACTLY right.Overall, I'm very happy with this product.
I was looking for some new headphones to use while exercising and watching TV/movies at the same time. These headphones sound very good and were built fairly well, I dropped them once already and they didn't have a scratch on them. The cord could have been a little longer but I bought an extension for them which was cheap enough. Would buy these again.
After much research to find a high quality, reasonably priced compact digital camera to replace my bulkier Nikon 8700, I chose the SD750. The size and feel of the camera were great as were the menus and options. However, the performance left much to be desired as the pics taken during the 3 weeks I had the camera were poor. With picture quality being the most important factor when selecting a camera, I was disappointed to see the SD750 repeatedly blurring faces of people who were not the main subject of a photo as though the camera was unable to capture different depths in the same photo. I tried multiple settings without success and consulted my local Wolf Camera for options to improve performance, but had no success. I'm sticking with my Nikon 8700 which, despite its size, still takes great pics and has served me well for 3+ years.I'll give Amazon credit for an efficient and easy refund process.
It's cheap. It works. I love it. Since thirteen more words were required I'm still typing. Now I'm done. Bye.
When I ordered this CB, I really didn't want to buy another compact model, but in this case I'm glad I did. Don't let the small size scare you away. The audio is loud and crisp, and you get tuning knob that goes "click, click, click" just like the big ones. This is one case where you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a great product. This one walks and talks every bit as good as the big (EXPENSIVE)CB's, for a third of the price. If there is one negative, it would be the Microphone cord. It could be longer. You wont be disapointed with the PRO510XL.
I I have now taken one weekend trip using this bag and it worked great. I do a lot of weekend travel and I have grown tired of lugging a briefcase and a suitcase and having to pay the outrageous bag fees on aircraft. I had no problem packing my iPad, clothes, toiletries and meds in this bag. It even has features I have not used yet. I am glad I bought it.
great product! Printer gave us the error message and installing this Kit did the trick! This should last another 2 years.
Fits my camera perfectly, and much better than the one that came with the camera.
I purchased this tool for some modifications in my home network wiring. It is probably overkill for the amount of wiring I do--but I am very loathe to limp along with makeshift tools.This is a terrific crimper that is a breeze to use.The primary difference between a professional and an amateur is that the pro has the right tool for every job. If you expect to spend any time at all doing CAT-8 wiring--I strongly endorse this tool.
In April 2006 we purchased this massive TV because my wife is a trekkie and loves to see all those SyFy shows depicting and documenting space (aka The Final Frontier). For the first 2 years it was perfect - although I was not too happy about the fake 1080p that only works if using it with a laptop that plays bluray - ARGHHH!Year 3 the bulb had to be replaced and the extended warranty covered that.Year 4, a month after the $400 warranty expired, the bulb had to be replaced again.Year 5, a dark diagonal line appeared and remains today at the top 2" of the screen that I have no clue what it is or how to fix it.Year 6, today, the bulb has to be replaced again, and the front panel has not been responding correctly for the last few months.Therefore I am glad to see that newer TVs cost 4x less than what we paid in 2006. The store is advertising this TV updated with REAL 1080p in 3D with a pair of glasses for under $1,000.We may get another one at this price because Sharp's model is $2500 w/o 3D.
this e marker was a gift from a family member and man does it rock. it will change the way you hear you favorate soungs. it is also esy to install and use it gets a 5 star rating from me
These are certainly not the highest quality buds on the market, but for price, they're very good. The bass is fairly weak, but overall these buds are a great value.
I fly twice a week so items like this are important to me. I had a Philips SBC HN050 headset and was pleased with the noise cancelling but it does not have a volume control and its ear covering earphones make my ears hot. Anyway I bought the Sony on Amazon and although I like the sound quality, the noise cancellation is not all that great. The Philips I would rate as a four/five for cancellation the Sony I would rate as a three. Pretty good product though. Hope that helps!
The opening is about an 1/8" too small from left to right, and about 1/16" too small from top to bottom.I bought this for a Dual XHD 7714 DIN Radio. I am going to have to trim the opening to have any chance of opening the radio's faceplate to get a CD in. I guess somebody forgot to standardize car radios.
I bought three of these sight unseen because they were so cheap and because I mistakenly thought they would be shipped at no cost with my iPod. I figured at a couple of bucks each how could I lose? Well first the shipping was not included because it was a different vendor. So the shipping cost took the average up to about $5 each. You would think that still a bargain but the darn things don't work. Or rather work when they want too. My daughter had her phone plugged in all night and all it did was loose power. I plugged the same unit in at my desk and it took nearly all day to charge. Maybe a loose connection. On another unit I plugged it into the lighter on my truck to charge. Almost immediatly I smelled something like hot plastic. I pulled the unit and it was very hot. I won't reuse it. Could be dangerous. I didn't contact the manufacurer because it isn't worth my time to hassle of $20. But I wouldn't buy again.
I bought this from Amazon a little more than a year ago as I thought it was perfect for my laptop. I've traveled with it several times, and it's worked perfectly. However, two weeks ago after going through security, both zippers were broken and it is now unusable. It supposedly has a lifetime warranty, but two requests for help from Belkin have gone totally unanswered. I'm very disappointed; thus my "loved it, now hate it" opinion!
I got these for hooking up an OTA antenna input to a splitter and then for these cables to send signals to TVs. These cables are good, and flexible and easy to handle. However, the copper in the center is very thin and easily bends if you do not screw them in just perfectly.In the end these cables work and provide good signal quality (HD OTA DTV), my only flaw is the copper inside is very thin and easily bends out of place if not careful.
Upon receipt of the product, I just inserted it in one of the memory slots and my PC immediately recognized it upon boot up. Now my PC is running much better!
Just as I write be4, I consider this Centon 2Gb, one of the damn best pendrive of the whole market, even better than Jogr
I chose this SATA drive for my Dell 8400. Originally, I wanted the 250GB hard drive to replace my original 80GB. I cleaned and did a defrag on the original drive and the install of the new drive went perfect! However, I discovered issues with the Microsoft software (XP, Outlook 2003 and Word) that I could not resolve. These issues had nothing to do with the drive itself! So I reinstalled the 80GB as the boot drive and added the WD as a second storage device. Again everything went perfect. The Data Life Tools program made the whole process very easy. The drive is quiet and I am quite happy with the new WD drive! I wish everything in my life would be this easy!
This is a great mount. It is sleek and sturdy. Installation of the bracket on TV took me a little while but other than that I would recommend buyer to go for this Netherland made mount.
This radio is larger than I expected, but still a good size to fit on my night stand. The sound is very good, and I love that you can adjust the brightness of the time from dim, med to bright! I mainly purchased it to use the radio/CD and for the time, but not for the alarm as I always wake up the same time everyday. So having dual alarm is a nice extra. Like many said, it would have been nice to have a battery back-up, but then again, I'm used to adjusting the time when the electricity trips or goes out. The functions to input the time is very easy. Over all. I'm very pleased with this purchase.
Just bought one of these babies and I really like it.They didnt copy that annoyingly touchy thumb wheel from the Ipod and it is considerably easier to navigate through menus.It came with a free 14 day trial so I have unlimited downloads from their marketplace. I was admittedly apprehensive about their music selection but was pleasantly surprised that they seem to have all 30 or so artists that I enjoy (from White Zombie, Puddle of Mudd to Hoobastank).I did have to re-download a couple of songs from the marketplace (free unlimited downloads thank god) that would not transfer from Itunes due to Apple's annoying need to utilize their exclusive m4p filetype. Luckly, it had no probem transferring my movies and pictures. I am very happy to ditch Itunes since it doesnt "play nice" with ANY of my other devices and tends to crash my system.The Zune marketplace seems to work fine and allows me to do things like download a new song and transfer it to my phone's ringtone. The customization of the Zune Marketplace interface needs a little work, but knowing MS they will catch up fast.Yes, I bought the brown one and it is really not a bad color at all. The green tinge looks cool too.I gave my video Ipod to my husband :) Although after seeing my Zune, he's not really that happy about my "gift".
To begin, these speakers are better-built than a lot of "fine furniture". The joints are solid, and the laminate is well-nigh perfect. I'm not overlyfond of the color, but that's subjective. The weight alone indicates some-thing more than cheap crap. Sound-wise, the big towers are very pleasing -maybe a tinge of brightness, but for home-theater I find that to be a plus.The midrange is clean & detailed. What surprised me the most was the bass-it's actually quite satisfying. The bottom octave is missing,but abovethat, everything comes through just fine. The center channel does a good job on dialogue, certainly better than some others I've heard that cost more than this whole system. The same can be said for the rears. All told, I consider this to be one of my better purchases. Now I'm curiousto try Fluance's separate center-channel & bipolar rears. We'll see.
I bought a TV and tried to pick up OTA signals - couldn't pick up anything (TV sets don't come with basic antennas anymore? Don't get me started...). So I researched my options and picked this one, since this one cost the least. I didn't buy it from Amazon, but that's not important to the story. I spent some time fussing around with this antenna. The one VHF channel I have in my area needed the antenna positioned just so - six inches in any direction would kill the signal. Unfortunately, the place that made my VHF channel happy made several other channels unhappy. I wasn't sure whether to give this product 4 or 3 stars. The performance was pretty good, all things considered, but it's now sitting in the closet gathering dust. I ended up much happier going slightly upscale with this antenna:Indoor Passive Uhf/vhf/hdtv An. As always, your mileage may vary.
I've used many keyboards from many manufacturers and I can tell you that this keyboard is far and away the best of the bunch.Durable, great layout, and loaded with customizable buttons than make using your computer much less difficult. If I want to open Word, I just push the button on the keyboard to open Word ... no more need for a shortcut taking up room on my desktop. Same thing for Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, my Web browser, my Web email account, iTunes, etc.If you want a wired keyboard this is the one!
I am so surprised by all of the rave reviews! This bag is just simply, ok. The "pleather" has a cheap look and feel to it, and does not look even close to a $100++ bag. The bag however is a great size, and is comfortable to carry. I think I will end up keeping it for now, and continue looking for something nicer.
Had trouble finding elsewhere. It was a little slow arriving, but I was in no hurry. It's being put to good use
You can buy this product, it will kill bacteria, germs, and some things, but not all things. This product is limited to certain things.
I usually am very satisfied with purchases and rate products 5 stars. But this one is a little disappointing.I bought this seeing the rave reviews in [...] when compared to JVC-GRD250 and Cannon ZR 200. But most of the "advantages" listed for Panasonic camcorder in the website are features only of the higher end model PV-GS35. This one (PV-GS31) does not have "advanced" features like audio dubbing in GS35, but also lacks a lot of what I consider basic features - like a remote control, basic PC editing software. The battery life indicator also does not seem reliable - the battery runs out even when the life indicator shows half the life is still remaining.Rating it average as it is not a total disaster. It records very decently. And the price was great -especially after amazon sorted out a problem I had with the mail-in rebate.If I had a chance to buy again, I would probably buy the JVC-GRD250 which comes at about the same price.
I've heard that the Traveler II and this are quite the same (performance, etc.).It does what any detector would do. compare to that RMR250, this whistler can detect 3 times better. I've also heard that the 1783 is better then all the Cobra radars.LIST OF PERFORMANCE FROM MY EXPERIENCES:-As I said it is absolutely better then the RMR250. I have both radars and tested them. WHISTLER IS BETTER.-what i noticed is that when 1783 detects mutliple X bands, it seperates each store(building) saying X BAND detected for each. unlike other detectors they will first say X BAND detected and keep beeping intill you are clearly away from it (clearly away from all the stores, building etc.).-when it detects bands it will beep and display the signal strength first before the voice alert comes. this can be a good thing because if the voice alert comes first than you wouldnt know if the K or Ka bands are shootin right at you....-the features are great, many selections to choose from. It would've been nice if the 1783 was like 1793 with the X BAND OFF feature. all the rest of the features like Safety Alert, POP,VOICE, MUTE, TEST MODE, VG2, COMPASS,etc. can be turned off. 1983 does not let you turn off the LASER, X,K,Ka bands only... there are also 3 city selections and 3 RING ALERTS.Not so sure effects or stuff that can be a problem:- The 1783 is a great performance but im not sure if it can filter out flase alerts as much as it suppose to be. there are times when K bands pop up in a split second, and youll be suprised many times. plus there is no cops radaring in your way in the first place.-the mute alert feature is not great. when it detects an X band and beeps for a few seconds then it will mute the beeping intill its over. the problem is that when it is muted a K band can pop out all the sudden and the 1783 will continue to stay on mute without notifying you. its better to shut it off. the mute feature is suppose to be the filter for the alert detector. the sound does not actually mute, it will just put down its volume to the lowest. you will somewhat hear it..-the compass is quite useless, im not sure how its actually used. 80% of the time it will keep pointing north. i shut that off too. put the compass on would make the 1783 look "COOLER", if you turn it off you would see the word HIGHWAY intill something is detected (the word HIGHWAY will pop back after words). &lt;&lt;--- when you first buy it you gotta caliborate it so it would work... its a nice feature... when drive down highway 80 the compass would point out E 80.... pretty niceI gave it 4 because its not the best at what it does. 1793 gots a couple more extras, eventho they have the exact same performance. i believe escort 8500 and Bel 985 are top radars for now...
First, lets be real about two things:1: These speakers are small. You aren't going to get "big sound" out of these small speakers. If you want "big sound" then buy a set of tower speakers or buy some really freakin expensive bookshelves that will cost you 5 times what these do.2: These speakers are ultra-cheap. Sony doesn't use proper crossovers in these speakers. Only an Audiophile or musician can really tell though, but these speakers are made for the masses at a very affordable price point. These speakers will not work miracles.Okay, with those two rules in mind here, lets get to the meat of my review.These speakers are AWESOME! For $50 bucks, these suckers perform well above their price point. I read the reviews but based on manufacturer and price-point, I took most of the praise for these speakers as either hyperbole or coming from an untrained ear. I am here to say that a majority of the positive reviews are spot on. These speakers are quite fierce for their size and while their effeciency rating (87db) is only average amongst speakers (high-average for bookshelves) they get loud enough for any sort of normal usage. They are prefect for Home Theater or casual music listening. If one likes to play referrence level volume on a regular basis, then a larger speaker set will probably be required, but for those who listen to their content at reasonable levels, these will do just fine.The frequency response of these speakers is quite good. I have read in several places that these are some of the "flattest" speakers found at or near their price point. While I do not currently have the software to test this claim, I can give anecdotal testimony to the frequency range being clean across the spectrum. The highs especially shine with these speakers and when these are used for Surround duty in a Home Theater setup (as they are being used in my house) the quality of the highs brings out the surround effects in movies brilliantly.The lows and midrange are also quite nice and sound reasonbly flat to my ears. While the bass does not go very deep (my receiver tried to cross these over at 60hz, but I feel that is far too low for these speakers to handle properly) the bass is fairly tight for a small, ported box (only so much to be done about that) and the vocal range comes out nicely with these speakers.All things taken into consideration, these speakers match nicely with their big brothers, the B3000 and produce richer sound than its cousing the CN5000 (the Red-headed step child of the "SS" line) I would highly recommend these speakers to anyone looking to have decent sound on a serious budget. They won't match with much more expensive speakers of course, but they easily compare well when set against speakers costing two to three times as much and that is telling. Two thumbs up!
PROS*Convenient volume control on the ear bud set itself.*Sound quality is very good.*At the time that I bought it from Amazon (over 2 years ago) it was half the price of most ear buds of the same quality.CONS*Frays within months, with frequent use, and must be replaced. [I bought aJVC HAF140GN Gumy Headphone (Green). So far so good, but no volume control on the buds like Genius.]
I have been using this fish finder for a few weeks now. It is definitely worth the money. I bought it to use when I fish in my kayak. It would be nice if you could get a shorter cable for it instead of the 35' cord. I just keep it coiled up. I just dangle the transducer over the side of the kayak. When I paddle along the water movement near the kayak interupts the signal. If I am sitting still or drifting or paddeling slow it works fine. I have one lake near me that is over forty feet deep. The fish finder seems to have trouble with water over that depth. I have been using rechargable batteries and I am wondering if those batteries are just not powerfull enough?? Next time I go to that lake I will try brand new regular batteries and see if it makes a difference.
The battery was as advertised.... it hold a chance for over three hours and works great. Make sure you charge the battery for along period of time (whatever is recommended) before using it.
I wanted to play music from my laptop onto this stereo so I bought the Iogear GBU221 adapter that was showing up in the "Customers Who Bought..."section. I got the bluetooth to play, but it cut off after about 30 seconds. I called Iogear 4 times trying to get this adapter to work by uninstalling the cd loaded driver and reloading the online one several times without success. I decided to review the comments on this product and one person said this Sony system requires Bluetooth 2.0. So I guess this adapter won't work and I wish Amazon had included this info on their technical details. Now the Iogear 2.0 adapter is showing up in the "Customers..." box. I ordered a 2.0 adapter and hopefully it will work.Update...Ordered this cheap adapter, 100M Wireless USB 2.4GHz Bluetooth 2.0 Dongle Adapter for PC Laptop Notebook, and got it to work! It is Vista compatible and 2.0.
Purchased this as part of a 3-to-1 HDMI Switcher combo deal. I only paid 1 cent for it. Can't beat that. Solid cable, works perfectly.
I've been using the EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM lens for some time now and it is a good lens considering it's value. It creates a sharp image whether you're up close and personal or shoot's distances. Moonshots are great, even shoot'n "handheld" gets a nice clear detailed lunar image. Recommended mostly for landscape photography. :)
UV Filters are good, protect the lens very well. I have been using for couple of years. Photos look good. Definitely recommend this!
Length:: 2:43 MinsCanon XHA1 camcorder used but in like-new condition.
Excellent sound. Very nice error correction for small scratches.One comment. I would have liked to see controls on the main unit too. Having to use just the remote for most of the capabilities is inconvenient. Many times I can't locate the remore. A more feature filled panel on the unit would be a great enhancement.Other than that I am very happy with this model. I would surely recommend it.Yamaha CDC-697BL 5-Disc Carousel-Type CD Changer
With the HDTV revolution taking off, I wasn't sure if the next TV I purchase would be HDTV or standard. But after realizing that a top quality 27" HDTV would cost $600 to $700, I decided to buy a top quality standard 27". I have used Samsung products before, and I have always been more than satified with the results. The same can be said for the TXR2735. Picture is sharp, without becoming pixilated. While color is not totally saturated, you can turn off the digital filters to give the picture more colors. Sound is great. I wasn't expecting sound to be so crystal clear with this set. I'm also a gamer, and the TV has more than met my gaming needs. The visual design of the TV also makes it a handsome addition to the room. All in all, if you're not ready for HDTV, then this is the standard set you should keep in mind.
I like this small cage. It is Made of a soft material to avoid scratchs. 4 Stars because do not protect your Sansa E250 screen. Anyways, it is cheap and I recomend the gray because it fits with the rest of the device. If You use this cage you can not use the original soft little bag that comes with the mp3. Just so you know!
I bought this on Amazon for $65 (includes rebate) + free Philips multi-media speakers so at that price - it is a very good deal. But I would never pay the full sticker (approx $120) for this MP3 player. The thing only works well if you let it play songs continuously without interruption. It freezes if you fiddle with the controls too much and the only way to get it unstuck is to hit the reset button so carry something thin and sharp with you at all times. Also, the rubber cover on the USB port no longer covers once you use the port so now it just flaps around. This happened the 1st time I transferred songs. The Play/Pause button is on the side so if you hold the player like I do, you'll accidentally pause in mid-song very frequently. Also, the controls are not intuitive - it takes some getting use to. Final word - if you want a quality MP3 player, get something else that will set up back at a couple hundred $. If you can live with the quirks AND you get a deal like I did, go ahead and give it a shot.
As always for a review, I give the product time. In this case the EX51LP needed time for me to get adjusted to the "hot" sound.Here "hot" means the bass and treble notes sound emphacised compared to other phones, especially the Ipod's. Not bad mind you, just more in your face type of sound. I use them with the Shuffle, which you may know has the best bass response of all the Ipods (ref PCMag tests also check their new issue where they rate the 71's higher than Shure E3c)so the bass was really,Really right there. It may be a bit too bright on the low and high end, but it also eliminates the need for equalization for me. Other phones will sound dull after this, not necessarily more accurate, but definitively more dull. Ipod lounge is another good source for many "bud" and other phones comparisons as well. The specs for 51's and 71's are identical, as is the sound, the mounts on the 81's are a bit different but the sound is similar, people hate the two piece cord on the 71's. The wire lengths on the 51's are preferred by a vast majority, left ear is about 4", right 12", the joint cord about 4ft. The cord is tangle prone, and the little "wrap" case is useless, use an Altoids can instead. All of the 3 sizes of the ear pads fit in my ear OK, the inserts are THAT soft. The buds are small enough that you can fall asleep on the side of your head, and they will not hurt. They are not very efficient at 100db, the Ipod players are very loud at 1/2 full, but for instance my Panasonic MP3 CD player had to be turned almost all the way up. Informed opinion is that that the higher level Etymotics and Shure buds are more accurate although not as "hot" or "impressive" sounding. But for sheer performance under 100$ you will be hard pressed to do better.
I have nothing but good things to say about the iPod. Its amazingly easy to use, super fast, has a 10 hour battery life (and thats good) and can copy a whole cd in about 8 seconds! Firewire is amazing, the headphones are too, this is definetly a best buy, for anyone, (did I mention it has brilliant multi-lingual support) It is the coolest gadget I have ever held. I encourage everyone to get one!
After having installed out first wireless network, we were really disappointed with the performance of the new 802.11g products. The range just wasn't the same as Linksys claimed (big surprise eh). I saw this Signal Booster in the store and decided to try it out on the 54g network, even though Linksys didn't say that it would be compliant. After a 30 second setup the entire home is being radiated by the 2.4ghz signal. I would say that this booster provided a 50%-100% range improvement over the standard Linksys wireless router. A definite no brainer!
I purchased TERK LF-30 S wireless A/V transmitter and receiver systemto watch satellite programming in my bedroom from the satellite receiver in living room.Unfortunately,1.Remote control doesn't work as it should.I was forced to bye indepentent remote control system from Radiochack2. Strong interference from 4.9GHz home telephone system3. Unlike its Radiochack version, LF-30 S doesn't have S-cable connector.
Smith Victor says these lights should only be on for 30 Minutes. Fair enough, they have a plastic casing around the bulb. Well, ours melted after about 20 minutes. We turned them on to burn off the obnoxious smell that is inherent in all new lights. They were being kept outside due to the toxic fumes that were coming off of them. One light began melting and smoking then a second. We shut off the third before it entirely melted around the bulb. These lights had been on less than 30 minutes. So unless you want to through away $470 bucks, don't buy these lights!!!!
I've owned at least a dozen headphones over the years, and these are the ones I now use all of the time. Ive tried the Koss porta pro's, sporta pro's, and just recently the titanium model. They all wear well as far as comfort goes, except for the titanium's, which began to hurt my left ear after a few hours, and they all sound great. The Ultrasone HFI-15G has a distinctly clearer sound and actually sound better than the Sennheiser HD 595 also. I can wear them all day, and they just have one cord (which is 3.5 ft. long)to the left side, which is more convenient for me. I use them on an old Archos 20G. recorder, and I am able to adjust the treble and bass with quite a large range. They handle all the bass I can comfortably stand. These phones sound very good.
The first one I bought was a dud and had to be returned. But the second one has been a tank! This thing has taken such a beating from my young child and it just keeps going. We have used this every single day for over a year and it works great! I can't even remember what plane/car travel was like before it. That said, the volume is a bit low for plane travel, especially if you're in the last row. It's just not loud enough to compete with back-of-the-plane noise. But I still love it. It has survived being dropped, shaken and generally abused by my preschooler and it just keeps working. Best money I ever spent. One point off for the low volume.
For various purposes, I go through a great deal of CD and DVD recordable media. From time to time, I have had occasion to purchase Memorex media of various description, usually when others have purchased media on my behalf.EVERY BATCH of Memorex recordable media I have purchased over the past decade or so is virtually guaranteed to produce AT LEAST 3% coasters, OFTEN A GREAT DEAL MORE. Aside from the coaster production, often data errors will render whole segments of music CDs or movie DVDs unusable once they are burned.I have seen a few reviews by others that have encountered similar results and NO, my comrades in Memorex dissatisfaction, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.To anyone who enjoys having to re-burn data to disc due to media failure, Memorex is for you! For all others with greater sanity, I would recommend avoiding ALL Memorex media.Much as Memorex made their mark in the 1970s by having slick advertising rather than quality product, they do much the same today.Just today, thinking that I would once again try Memorex DVD-R media ONE MORE TIME (thinking that somehow they had suddenly improved their standards), I immediately got a coaster from the FIRST DISC OUT OF THE SPINDLE.Better than Memorex is TDK, Verbatim, Sony, and many store-branded media (especially Fry's Electronics "GQ" brand). Failure rates that I have experienced with these brands have been as low as 0%. My experience with Memorex media has yielded an average failure rate of 3% (3 out of 100 on a spindle, of course) to 5% (5 out of a spindle of 100). To me, this is an unacceptable failure rate.My previous attempts to return a few defective burned discs to retailers have been laughed at, and I believe that is what second-tier manufacturers like Memorex count on. AVOID THEM!!!!
I've had this unit for over a year now. I use it primarily to power the Apple Pro Speakers because my main desktop is my Powerbook laptop. I also have a Tascam USB controller that is interfaced with it so I can do some digital recording (audio and MIDI). Finally, I hooked up a nice powered subwoofer to the RCA outs which gives me MASSIVE bass and sound rivaling my stereo system downstairs (not quite, but still better than any wimpy sub/sat setup made for computers). Figuring out how to put all of these wires in the right places took some trial and error (and required purchasing the griffin audio USB hub), but I got it figured out in a day or so and haven't touched the wires since. The possibilities with this unit are fantastic. Last summer I got some incompatibility with OSX mentioned in one of the other reviews with the funky distortion, but it hasn't happened since last summer. I don't know why...perhaps the update to jag? Anyways, IT IS GONE. Complaints are similar to the others...BIG BLUE LIGHT is very BRIGHT and annoying. Also, the case does seem fllimsy and not very MAC-like (i.e., not very stylish). Oh, and I did call Griffin to get some help with hookup and they were VERY friendly and helpful. I am quite pleased with this thing.
The picture is amazing! Setup was easy...I have it mounted to a TV stand with a backboard panel. PiP is a little lacking in features as you can only have the cable or air TV signal be in the inset picture...you cannot use the PiP with component or composite signals. I have my HD Dish receiver sending both the HD signal and a coax cable signal (using component to coax converter box) in order to use the TV's PiP features. It also would be nice if you could swap the large and small pictures and the audio from the large to the small picture from the remote. The noise that the TV makes by default when it's turned on or off is annoying, but it can be disabled. Also, the blue light (or "eye" as called in the manual) can be disabled. These are my only complaints so far and I am otherwise VERY happy with this product.
This screen arrived well packaged and in perfect condition. It was easy to install and is used on a regular basis. Highly recommend.
I purchased this product from Best Buy. I had a predilection to purchase an iRiver product as my current iRiver mp3 player had lasted problem free for close to three. Therefore, I brought my new investment home, read the instructions, tinkered with it, and finally, and synced it with my computer. Initially, I was very impressed. I was able to transfer files quickly and directly through MS Explorer. Hence, I transferred about 3gb of audio onto the player.Still, I was impressed. The sound quality was unbelievable and I was overwhelmed with the innumerous features and equalizations settings of the player. I was so impressed that I figured I would test out the alarm clock feature. So, I re-synced the player (as a note, the USB connection/charger is terribly designed) and attempted to load one small mp3 file onto the player. As a clicked on the music folder which I wanted to transfer the file into, MS Explorer froze. I could not access the file system of the mp3 player. Subsequently, unplugging the player from the USB in an attempt to restore the player to working condition was of no benefit. As a result, both my computer and the player froze. After resetting player and my computer and connected the player again, as I had did the glorious first attempt where I successfully transferred 3gb, the player malfunctioned again. I repeated this process about five times, no success. Then, the player itself could no longer buffer files that were already in its hard drive. For example, nothing selected through the 'music' directory on the player would work and caused the player to freeze; files could only be played through the 'browser.' Additionally, the player would no longer record audio as it did previously. Any attempt to save a recorded file would again lead to freezing. Apparently, iRiver has not perfected their firmware to properly buffer inputs into the massive hard drive, or perhaps, only my player is dysfunctional.I continued testing my player in the following days; but alas, no success. Finally, I returned the player to Best Buy. Honestly, I think this is a great product in thought, especially considering all of the equalization settings and the fm radio. However, it appears that iRiver has not done sufficient testing to work out all the bugs of this product. It appears as if iRiver was in a rush to compete with the growing dominance of the iPod. I commend iRiver on their ingenuity in constructing a highly capable player in such a small package, but the product needs improvement. I look forward to a future generation free of tremendous flaws.
A lot of people who know a great deal more than me have given this lens a "thumbs up." I know why. I have enjoyed just super results with it.I shoot sports. Stuck in the stands with the other fans at college football games, it is frustrating to not be able to get close enough to get any truly good shots.This lens, on my first time out with it, allowed me to do just that. A friend commented, "Where were you sitting again?" I was around the 10 yard line shooting toward the opposite goal. The photos were stunning.It is amazing how much light this lens lets in. I managed sharp, unblurred actions shots at high zoom without direct sunlight. I had good results even when the lights came on.The next game I tried the telephoto converter (1.4x) and in conjunction with the lens. Absolutely super - until you start losing daylight.I also have the 14-54 Zuiko. I shoot an E-500.Honestly, it seems to me that the 50-200 and 14-54 are the lens that this camera was designed to work with. The "kit" lens are okay, but not nearly as good.Let me say it this way, with the upgraded lens you will enjoy the best results that you hoped for with the kit - but probably didn't get.My two cents... :-) .... Hope it helps.
It's a cable, you know. Either it works or not. This one works fine at 2560*1440 (dual-link) resolution. What else to expect?
Skullcandy is Awesome! Both my son and i were very impressed with the sound, quality and the option to make it boom.
I've been searching for way too long for the "perfect" earbud headphones... call me picky, but the over the ear kind make my ears sweat and become irritated, the vertical hard plastic kind hurt my ears, headbands creep off and the in the ear buds are just too big for my small ear canals.What sold me on these are the fact that they come with different size earbuds that are soft and pliable and overall the product is very lightweight.Sound quality is excellent, true stereo with very little outside noise creeping in.The size is perfect to wrap around my Dell Pocket DJ and stick in my pocket.Mad props to Amazon.com for getting them to me in one day when I requested 2 day shipping... they came from an in state warehouse and I couldn't be happier.
I love the scroll feature they call Cinema Scan. The sound quality is PERFECT. I think they really put a lot of work into the audio features. This model is a little old but great for running peripherals through or mixing. There are 2 mic ports!
I have this about a year now, on dead pixels, still solid and great.good picture, bright and games are a blast.
Had this filter a little over a month now, and mainly use it for landscape shots. Images that are produced while using it seem to be clear and crisp with no distortion that I can see. Item arrived promptly, and was packaged with care. There were no visible scuffs or scratches on the filter. I guess Tiffen lived up to their name again! I would highly recommend this product!
Classic case of 'looks good, sounds horrible'. And I don't mean they sound marginal. The sound IS that bad. Which is is disappointing because there are very few PC/MAC speaker setups that have white cables (cabling) rather than black if you're concerned about that sort of thing.
As the title says, the Technics SL-1210MK5 does all the things it should, and does them well. The tone arm shows no evidence of play and yet is free enough to move lightly yet precisely throughout it's entire range of movements. The rear of the tone arm has a threaded hole for addition of an included auxiliary weight, a feature worth knowing about if it is ever needed. An auxiliary head shell weight is also included. A Technics brand head shell is provided without a cartridge. Once the choice of a cartridge is made, the included overhang gauge makes cartridge setup simple and quick. The right front of the plinth has a smooth-operating slider which controls platter speed unless the "reset button" next to the slider is pressed which causes the slider to be ignored, regardless of it's position, while internal circuitry keeps platter speed precisely on the selected speed of either 33 or 45 rpm. The turntable remembers whether the reset button or the slider was in control of platter speed from the last time of usage. The front "center" of the plinth has a pop-up stylus light which provides a bare minimum of help in positioning the stylus over the record in a dark room. The power button in the tower, the platter start/stop button, and the speed selector buttons at the left front are self explanatory. Under the platter, after removing the mat for access, on the right side is a small screwdriver adjustment point for how quickly the electronic brake stops the spinning platter. If you decide to try changing the factory setting be aware that if you take the adjustment too far the platter will spin backward when you stop it. Use small adjustments. The turntable is provided with screw in/out feet for leveling. It seems to be a well dampened unit. Neither moderate taps to the plinth, moving controls, pushing buttons, nor popping the light up or down seem to make it into the music signal.The only incompatibility issue I have discovered was an anticipated hum from my Grado Blue cartridge. With records recorded at a low sound level it is necessary to compensate with increased volume to achieve a comfortable listening level, and this brings all background noise which includes record groove noise and cartridge hum (if present) into increased prominence. The hum is audible only in very quiet passages and in the relative "silence" between tracks.And now, on to playing a record. But first, we look at cleaning. I use a carbon fiber brush before playing each side to eliminate static and coax off any stray dust, and using the brush entails a tiny bit of pressure on the bristles. With the other turntable I now use in another system (the Audio Technica look-alike) applying the carbon fiber brush results in a slight drop in platter speed - I can see the strobe dots moving backward. However the Technics turntable compensates for this small increase in drag from the brush and keeps the platter speed spot on.As for what the SL-1210MK5 does for playback, what I hear is smooth, and sustained sounds are free of wow and flutter (providing the record grooves are centered and the record is not warped). This is the most capable turntable I have owned for tracking warped records (fortunately I have only a few of those). Given a properly made relatively flat record to play it just seems to do it's job and then get out of the way so the installed cartridge can showcase what it's got. The Technics 1200 series is worth a serious look if you're in the market for a new turntable.
Ser this up so I can use my satellite radio out on my deck. Works great.
Great flash drive and very portable. My son uses it for school and has all his papers for instant printing and to save information. For the price, great product.
Works good, but I have found it dries out too fast and needs often replacement. My prints come out excellent, however.
. . . the display is too bright - even on the lowest dimmer setting. I use a peice of paper to cover it up. The radio is not digital but that is OK..it's sounds pretty good. The quality looks to be pretty good and the nature sounds are great! Overall? Keep looking...I wouldn't do it again. I gave it 3 stars not four!
I ordered this power strip because I am a person who has a ton of electronics that I need to connect. I have to say this item is perfect so far and I still have room on it to connect more things!! My room has a tendency of blowing a fuse when I connect a lot of things but so far so good, no fuse is blown thanks to this power strip. I used 2 day delivery and it came in 1 day so I was very happy at the speed of which Amazon sent it to me.I will probably write another review later in case anything ends up going wrong.
Lots of people have points out the advantages of this camera,So there is no need for me to repead.I just wanna mention that the drawbacks of CANON REBEL XT,which is the reason that I do give five stars.I just bought this camera for not so a long time, in fact, less than one month, and right after the camera arrive, I made a test, to find that how is the condition of this camera's CMOS sensor with regarding to dead pixels and hot pixels, I took several totally dark pictures, and then check on my laptop, and found with my naked eyes that there are several bright points in the picture, however I changed the shooting parameters, than some bright points are at the fixed position of the pictures, which implied that they are dead pixel. and I also used the software "Dead/Hot Pixel Test", found that the testing result made me unhappy with this camera.also, this camera has some problem with focus, the focus some times deviate from the target you want!anyway, you deserve what you pay,the price of this camera is lower than the counterpart of other brands, i.e. NIKON D70S, therefore, it is not so suprise about the problems I mentions above.Think careful about it before you buy it
After purchasing A pioneer DVC-503 it had a defective laser and was sent back to the store. The replacement was then found to have a defective laser 1 month later (outside store replacement now under warranty). 3 months in the shop while they order laser after laser (3 in total) which are ALL found defective they finally replace the product (again).1 year later the product dies yet again!(yup you guessed it, BAD laser, thats 5 so far!). Pioneer wants to SELL me another dvd player because the old one is now OUT of warranty!Needless to say I DO NOT recommend buying ANY pioneer laser products (dvd cd laser disc etc). I wont be buying ANY pioneer products ever again!
This battery fits the application perfectly. As advertised, the capacity is larger than the OE battery and I can definately tell. I've purchased several of these in the past and would recommend to anyone looking for a spare battery.
The BoxWave Apple iPad 4 Keyboard Buddy Case, Wireless Bluetooth iPad...It is great and works well. I do recommand that you order it .
I ordered this product to eliminate the tangled web of cords connecting our router with other technology. Stores don't seem to stock Cat5 cable shorter than 7 feet, so I was delighted to find the one-footer on Amazon.com. It fits perfectly and my office space is visually improved.
I think this is a great product, from the screen to functionality of controls, to sound of music and ability to personalize the player, only question I had was does anyone know how to save album art onto the player, the program I was using didn't do so and I don't want to re-rip all of my Cds again just to get the artwork on there, I read a prior post about saving a jpeg file, which I did but once I transferred onto the player it only appeared in the Photos section of the player, any help would be much appreciatedThanks
It's a cool, little, fun camera that does HD (720p). It's perfect for action, sports, etc.I wish they had launched the wireless version of this camcorder but they didn't.
Last week I purchased Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilization Zoom and I feel very happy about it. Before buying the camera I read lot of reviews. In most of the reviews Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 7.2MP Digital Camera was compared with Canon PowerShot S3 IS. To get the feel of Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 and Canon PowerShot S3 IS, I drove 90 miles to the nearest Circuitcity. I made up my mind after holding both the cameras in my hand. Believe me Canon PowerShot S3 IS is no match to Sony Cybershot DSC-H5. Canon PowerShot S3 IS appears like a cheap digital camera. After receiving my Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 I tried it both indoors and in natural light. I am very impressed with the performance of Sony Cybershot DSC-H5. The best thing about the camera is the Image Stabilization and the 3 inch screen. To prevent the screen from getting any scratches I have covered it with saran wrap film. I wish Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 camera had provision for external flash. With provision for external flash, this camera would be like a professional camera. All the same I love my Sony Cybershot DSC-H5. Please click on "customer images" to checkout the pictures I took at Butchart Gardens using Sony Cybershot DSC-H5.
I own this system for about two years now, and I love it!! The sound quality is amazing for such compact speakers, and definitely for the price! I love the Ipod port, I plug my IPhone in every night even if im not listening to music, I use it for charging. Would highly recommend the stylish, quality home sound system!
used it for 2 months and, thus far, has been flawless.
If you have the $$, buy the 300mm f2.8 now. If your a birder and a have a strong arm, you might consider 500mm f4.The 300mm f2.8 is a must own lens, and yes this lens is a 6.Some of my pics here:[...]
I bought this to take to Germany and it did pretty good. I wouldn't get this one if you are wanting to do action photos though. The only other weakness is the zoom but for the price you can't beat it.
Compact, very easy to set up and the image is sharp and clear. Free DDNS service makes this the best buy. I have another camera, Linksys, and I had to pay for this service. I defitely will drop it when it comes up for renewal. No more Linksys camera for me!After a few days of use..I still love it! I just found out that I can access the camera with my Mac via Firefox browser. This alone beats all other cameras in the market! Set up the motion detector to email pictures is a breeze. You can also set the camera to periodically send a picture, motion or not. The only thing that you could say it is less than the Linksys is it could not send a video. Linksys video only lasts 30 seconds anyway. Highly recommended.8/21/08: I have 2 of these cameras and the first one (3 yrs old) just failed. It is just not powered up doesn't matter how many times I tried. I guess it is expected. It has been reliably in service for 3 yrs. I will buy it again, when Amazon has a good deal.The camera's software works flawlessly in Mac OS. I regularly access my camera via Safari web browser. This alone beats most other camera out there. You can get to it from either Windows or Mac. I set it up to email the jpeg to my Blackberry and view the picture there. Could not figure out how to do this on an iPod though.3/20/09: When the 2nd camera failed, I thought the power supply was the culprit. I bought a $15 power supply from W**T and guess what? It works again. So I now both of my cameras work again! If your camera failed, likely it is the power supply!Also, I can access my cameras from my iPod touch (live) using the supplied Safari browser when I have a wifi connection. COOL!!
I just called customer service who told me that the reason my cord (which has been kept in a drawer with other chargers cords that I have)has just FALLEN APART is because I have not used it in 6 months!!! Yes, that's right, she told me that if I had electricity passing through the cord within that six months that the cord would not have disintegrated and electrocuted me!!! SERIOUSLY!?!?!?! And oh, by the way, your warranty is up, so pay another $10 for an inferior cord that apparently needs an electric current to keep the plastic around the cord from CRUMBLING & FALLING OFF!!! PIECE OF CRAP, but what choice do I have to charge the overpriced Kindle I bought in 2009???????
is a good product works perfectly, do not panic if not detected at the beginning is just try again and works perfect recommended
This is the worst filter I own. It is impossible to clean and scratches very easily just by trying to clean it. Not surprised. I sent back the Sigma lens I bought at the same time, too because of soft focus issues when wide open (tried on both a 50D and a 7D).
Received damaged product. Owner did all the right things to correct the situation quickly: sent return UPS label, replaced unit. Satisfied that this is reputable dealer.Replacement product worked well and sounded great.
I have a very large outdoor antenna, power booster, and lots of splitters. These terminators are on all unused coaxial connections. Digital TV signal is strong and clean everywhere, but I don't have the high end test equipment to prove that the terminators make any difference.
I had a Hotlink Pro for FIVE YEARS and it worked so well, I would forget that it was there. It allowed me to keep my Receiver, VCR, PVR, and DVD Player behind closed cabinets and still operate them with the IR remote controls. It was the perfect solution for keeping gear out of site.Three months ago my 5-year-old hotlink began having some issues on one of my components. I figured I'd just by a new one. After all, it worked great for 5 years. It was worth every penny and I wouldn't hesitate buying another one. But when searched the web to purchase another one, I noticed some of the reviews raving about Microsmith's support. So, I decided to email Microsmith. Marcus replied within a day (on a weekend) with his phone number and told me to call him. After some very thorough troubleshooting, he decided to send me a new Hot Link Pro (and even included a prepaid return envelope for the failed unit). I'm back up and operating now and will probably be for many years more.If you need something like this, buy it! You can not go wrong. Thanks Marcus!!!
Great product and works flawlessly with SageTV, only issue I had was that I don't have MCE, but with SageTV it doesn't matter, for the price, I get a great PVR with no issues whatsoever!
I have owned this device for almost two months now, and find it to be a very well made product. Adding an 8 GB SD card makes it the only music player that I need for the motorcycle and the car. It's a damned fine GPS too. As usual, the mapping products supplied by Garmin leave a little to be desired, since there have been a few roads I've travelled that weren't in the maps (on four year old roads). But overall, anyone should be very happy purchasing this unit.
I use this on my Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 lens. It's a tight fit and that is good. No worries about it falling off when the wind blows just right unlike a Sigma hood I have for a Sigma lens.I'm surprised the price has rocketed up another $15 since I got this. You may want to use CamelCamelCamel website to track the price on this and they'll send you an email when it drops to a certain price point you want. No $1 isn't going to work but $23 will, especially from 3rd party folks. B&H; has it for $32 at this point in time.
Excellent quality for its intended use. The price was unbelieveably low,. You can't beat either.
I use this to connect the hotshoe version of the lastolite 28" softbox to my Elinchrom 600RX. It works perfectly and holds the softbox very tightly. The one concern with the hotshoe version of the softbox is that the hole is very small and gets awfully close to the flash tube. It doen't touch, but there is probably an average of half a centimeter distance around.This must be placed on the softbox first, then mounted onto the flash. I'm sure if you try you can put the softbox on after, but it would be tough.
Yup, it's fast and it holds a LOT. (I've used mine for more than 6 months and have had no trouble with reliability, contrary to what other reviewers have said here.) Yup, it's an amazing little gadget for a great price. But what I'm here to tell you is: IT EVEN SURVIVES THE WASHING MACHINE!!I did the laundry yesterday, and I threw in a pair of jeans that had my little Cruzer in the pocket. About 15 minutes later, it dawned on me that my only backup of my dissertation revisions was chugging its way through sudsy water. Panic struck! I spun the wash and started pulling stuff out. There it was--on the bottom of the washing machine tub.You can't really get into this thing to dry it out, so I put it in front of a fan for an hour or so. With great fear and trepidation, I inserted it into my USB port, and up popped ALL of my data! It's still there! I can still use it!!Folks, my firstborn child might just be named Cruzer. Or SanDisk. This product has gone way above and beyond, and I am a VERY happy customer!!
No molding on 6 pin end, looked like a jack from a computer, but that wouldn't have mattered if it worked
This is the second printer like this my wife has used. She wore out the first one. Prints are excellent quality and no fading. The handheld control drives me a bit crazy but my wife does fine with it. The included software works well, but it is not a complete suite of image editing features. The second printer had some problems and it took a couple of tries to get it fixed, but the company was very responsive.
This card reader is not the most solid, robust piece of gear, but I got it for occasional use on the road, carried in my laptop bag. For that purpose it has served me well -- it's still working fine after six months. And I have no reason to suspect that it will not keep working for the life of my laptop.
At first it looked a little goofy, but the port location cleaned up my the tangle of wires while leaving easy access that I seem to always have a USB stick in it ready to use. I don't understand the need for a powered hub, but I'll assume that some devices need a little more juice that others. Since adding this to my iMac all the devices are always detected.
This item is not what I was expecting ,it 's so small and can't even take the power of my 2000 watts amplifier,if there's anyway I can return it for bigger one that will take 2000 watts,please let me know and I will be glade to do that.even if I 'll'd add more money,I willThanks in appreciation.
My original toshiba battery died in 1 1/2 years (ran for about 2.5-3hours early on). I was lookng for something with a longer life so I can carry my laptop without the charger on a day to day basis.This battery works great. When fully charged it gives you a life of 5-6 hours. Plenty to watch 2 DVDs. Work on projects/ documents etc. So far I haven't had any problems. One thing to find out will be how it sustains over the next 6-8 months.The only downside is that due to 12 Li cells its size is slightly larger than the conforms of the laptop, therefore it sticks out from the back.
I bought these for a friend at christmas. I ended up getting a set 6 months later to put on my xbox. Black tape over the blue led's works wonders. These speakers are great.
Just recently purchased the bushnell H20 8x42 binocs. Also have recently ordered the 10 x 42 also. Our son in law has a pair of these binocs and of all the others I have used these are the sharpest, clearest and easiest to use. When you look through them it's like seeing 3D HD. They are so crisp and clear that if a deer blinked it's eye you would notice. I highly recommend this brand to anyone who hunts.
Useful and genererally works BUT the DC needs to be loaded each time the pen is used making it impossible to use on a laptop unless you carry the CD with you.
The item was very attractive but once playing during the movie it would pause/stop and I had to either push play/advance forward to get it to continue the movie. It also got very warm while playing. Overall the delivery was very prompt and the item was very well insulated. Would buy online from
This is a well-made and beautiful product that does not fit my GoVideo combo VCR/DVD player. I have emailed the seller requesting to return the item and have had no response. If you want a seller who is responsive, do not order from this company.
My first one was stolen - the GPS was not there so they took everything else. This replaced the original and is better.
Just click above where it it says see more technical details and it tells you 12 feet.
Bought this to try and sell it since it was on sale BIG TIME. Did not work whatsoever at all straight out of the packaging. Showed a weird green design on the screen but you could not see the picture at all. Could have been a bad cable but I didn't test it out till almost a year later due to forgetting about it and it was only $5 so I didn't bother returning it.
Like everything else you might buy there will always be a flaw.One side worked and not the other and didn't want to take a chanceon another one.They were very good about my refund which made me happy.George
This webcam has a slick compact look. Unfortunatley, the fun ends there. The best image I could produce had a grey/green hue and was grainy. This cam is relatively inexpensive, which probably expains the poor image quality.
Using it to interface with Cisco routers as well as a 68HC12 Microprocessor. Works perfectly with my HP Elitebook 8540w Win 7 x64 machine.
The navigator works great and the service was great as well. Timely shipping and god packaging.
Love this mouse! Yes, it is a small mouse, but I have small hands so no problem for me. Plus because it is so small, it is easier to store in my laptop bag. Mouse does only work with mouse pad. I love the feel of this mouse in my hand. It has a rubberized casing on it, which makes it more comfortable to hold and to grip onto.The only con I have is that I wish the retractable cord would pull out a little longer.But otherwise, I would definitely recommend this mouse.
I just got mine out of the box and its just what I wanted. Its very small but fits perfectly on my hand. For a notebook its perfect because its so small it fits enywere.
We've had our Sharp VLNZ100U for about three months now and we love it. The reality is that this camera is a 1/2 megapixel camera whick makes it not the ablosute best quality picture, but for the cost is very good. The camera has plenty of great features including the 10x optical zoom, 300x digital zoom, 16:9 widescreen mode, Digital image stabilization, the 180 degree rotation of the LCD monitor, the still camera (saves to memory card), plus plenty of the other "standard" camcorder features. ... Never a problem w/ the camera, it's worked perfect from the very first time we used it. The real trick after getting the camera is finding good digital video editing software to make your movies. And remember this camera does not come w/ the firewire or a tape, be prepared to buy these when you get your camera.
There isn't much you can say about a Cat5E cable. It does its job and works well. The RJ45 ends are solid and the cable is crimped securely.
This sleeve works great! I was thrilled to learn that I can transport my MacBook in this case without turning it off (It won't overheat) (This has nothing to do with the sleeve, but rather that MacBooks don't emit ANY heat in sleep mode). But a great, stylish sleeve. Only recommendation is that the corners that hold the computer in place be more elastic. It makes it easier to put in.
Hi Folksafter years of using my koss porta pro with all kind of i-pods i`m now one step nearer to the hi-fi heaven since having the grado sr 60.Only my stax is the best solution for using headphones on home stereo.anyway the grado is perfect and far away from the rest of headphones recomment for portables.
There are a few of us who like to use old technology for its own sake. Maybe its the challenge of 'massaging' old technology to try to get state-of-the-art results out of obsolete equipment, maybe it is nostalgia for some. For me, it was a combination of wanting to save a few bucks while getting the best possible image quality. Several years ago I bought a very-used KodaK / Nikon DCS330 digital camera to wrap around several IX-Nikkor APS lenses I own. My how things have changed since this camera first appeared in 1997! The size is large, very large, even though the camera body Kodak used as a base is the 'smaller' Nikon Pronea 6i, which was an APS (remember that failed format??) unit. And it is very power-hungry: I eats 6 AA batteries so quickly (and so expensively) that the only practical solution is an external battery pack, in my case a used Quantum Battery 2, now discontinued, with a coiled cord tethering the two together.Why bother with all this stuff when you can get a small, faster, more-megapixelated camera? In short, Image quality. The color rendition, depth, saturation, and sharpness of the images taken with this camera are simply outstanding. I'm more than willing to put up with its 3.0 megapixel resolution to get what I consider to be the finest quality digital picture I've ever seen. Its hard to explain, but the picture is 'warm,' unlike the super-accurate and to my eyes cold rendering of most digital cameras. The DCS330 is more like film in warmness , albeit the intrusive graininess.But there are drawbacks. Size and weight of all this stuff is one, having to use an external power supply on your belt is another, and its need for this item being reviewed, a 'hot mirror,' is a third. A hot mirror is a special filter needed in early digital cameras to block infrared light from reaching the CCD sensor. Today, this technology is either built-in or isn't needed because of technological improvements, I'm not sure which. But the old digitals need this filter, or the image will have a reddish cast to it. The Kodak DCS330 had one built-in in front of the mirror inside the body, but it had to be removed to use IX-Nikkor APS lenses for which the Nikon body was originally designed, otherwise the lens, with its extra-deep seating within the camera body, would break the built-in hot mirror. Kodak said you can't use the IX-Nikkors; yes you can, but the internal hot mirror must first be removed and replaced with a lens-mounted version like this Tiffen.And that's all there is to tell. You need one of these if you are considering an older professional-grade Kodak digital with IX-Nikkor lenses, or if for any reason there is a need to replace the built-in hot mirror with a conventional lens-mounted hot mirror filter. Unless you like red-toned pictures, that is. The Tiffen does a great job, is of good quality. This part is pricey, but that may reflect the lowered demand and consequent higher cost per unit to produce. For people like me who simply enjoy playing with old, technologically-obsolete weirdo camera equipment, Tiffen's continuing production of this and similar filters for obsolete technology is a godsend.
It sure is pretty to look at and the concept is great, but as others have said, this gadget is best suited for people that live far removed from larger cities, so that there are plenty of free channels for the transmitter.Also... don't drop the thing, or it goes bye-bye. This was perhaps the flimsiest thing I've ever bought. I wouldn't even look at it too hard if I were to buy another one.
Great Fast - Product received on time! This is a great item, and it was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks you.
This was the dvd player of its time. To love this player means you can't compare it to anything of today's standards. I've purchased this player when the price was over 300 and dvd was just making a hit and now, after more then 5 years (lost count) i still love it. I must say that during those 5 years or so, it did everything that i wanted it to do. I watch a lot of movies and have monthly membership and so my movie viewing is over 500 movies i think. Anyway, it plays fine and the zoom feature is realy great. It resembles the EZ view that a lot of dvd players now have. The only thing that i remember about this player is that it didn't have a lot of formats that it can play. For movies all you are stuck with are dvds. NO VCD, no dvd-r nor dvd+r. All it does is play dvds and the cd sound is moderate. I've never used the HDcd option so i can't say for sure.This year, I'm starting to notice that it is starting to show its wear but that is ok because it has exceeded my expectations already. I would say that it gives error messages 1 out of every 10 movies that I load up and it seems to get worst each month. The dual tray isn't used anymore because it has too many moving parts. Most new players gives you 1 or 5 trays but nothing in between. Even I knew from the start that the trays were problematic since it sometimes doen'st switch to other dvds but i never knew if that was the player or the dvd itself.This year, it has been pushed back from the living room to just a sleeping room due to other players with better format and options. Still, it's a good player but i think you will find multiple formats of dvd-r and dvd+r better in the newer players for a few more bucks. It will be better for the far future.
Several years ago, I bought a 27" Panasonic HDTV-ready CRT TV (model #CT-27HL14). This TV can show HD-quality 1080i through its component (RGB) input. However, since this is a pre-2004 model TV, it doesn't have any built-in tuner to recieve over-the-air (OTA) digital HD channels that current TVs have nowadays.So finally, I have decided to see if I can get any OTA HD channels in my apartment. I have read that the success in receiving good signal depends a lot on the location, the distance to the broadcast tower, the quality of the antenna, and the quality of the receiver. This review is obviously geared toward the last component. And I must say that I'm impressed with the Samsung DTB-H260F, but there are obviously some flaws that are worth mentioning.I live on the 3rd floor of a 4-story apartment complex in southern San Francisco (near Daly City). A visit to the antennaweb-org website indicates that I am luckily within 5 miles of the Sutro Tower. However, I do not have a direct view of the tower, so I know that it will not be that easy. I bought a Philips MANT510 power antenna from Wal-mart and set the amplifier to maximum (+5, up to 50dB). I hooked it up to the Samsung tuner and set auto-scan to look for digital signals through the antenna.I was able to get about 20+ channels, including the big ones, like CBS, NBC, FOX, CW (formerly UPN I think), and PBS. However, it does take some moving around the antenna to get an overall decent signal on every channel. Most channels will do well with just 2-3 bars (out of 10). The receiver picks up the signal nicely and locks in to the signal fairly well. There are some flaws, which are mentioned by others, including ...- Start up does take some time, and the remote needs to be directly in front of the receiver to work.- There are no buttons on the receiver itself, I would at least want a +channel, -channel.- This is the big one, I want a simple one-touch button to know what the signal strength for each channel is. Remember, since this is an SATELLITE receiver, you would think that this is a very crucial feature that people wants to use.- Here is the other big flaw, I cannot manually enter a channel that is NOT from memory. Once you have scanned the air for available channel, you cannot force the receiver to tune to another frequency that is not in memory. This can get maddening since I may have 2 ideal location. In this example, let's assume that one location in my room locks into channel 2 but can't find channel 4. I have another location that does the opposite. In order to go from one location to another, I have to RESCAN the available channel into memory, which takes 2 minutes or so. This will not be a problem is you can find a "end-all-be-all" location in your house that can easily locks into all available channels in the area. (EDIT: opps, this is incorrect, I figure out that I could manually enter new channel that wasn't stored in memory. Sorry about that.)Overall, once you see HDTV in 720p or 1080i format, you don't want to go back. I was surprised by how much easier digital signals was to receive over the old analog signals. This receiver is good (and probably the only one out there) for those who have HDTV-ready TVs and want to find free OTA HDTV channels.
This product works as advertised and is very simple to use. The only con is that it has to be plugged into a wall socket in order to work.
I gave up on printing photo's from my own printer because it was so much cheaper to just go to Costco with a memory card and print on their "2million" dollar machine.I now use my printer for various research printing and document printing so I'm more interested in cheap get the job done ink. This 6pack does the job and ship super fast to me.
I've had this model on my desk for six years, and it's taken its share of abuse, and now it's starting to die. First the mesh protecting my hair from the hinges fell off, and now the plug is starting to disintegrate, with the inner jack separating from its protective casing. I'll leave it to the reader to judge if this is a long enough time for good value. It certainly could have been made with better materials for longer longevity. But they still work, and sound as good as they ever did.What do I like about this model?It's quite comfortable, although on hot days the ear muffs tend to make my ears hot and sweaty. The sound is fine if not spectacular. When I want to enjoy music at my desk, I take off the Apple earbuds and plug in these. The setup is not particularly heavy and they do not cramp my head as some, more bulky, headphones will.I've even been known to wear earbuds under these cans listening to two audio sources at once or quickly switching between them. And sometimes, I will push the left can behind my ear so I can hear someone talk, the lightweight nature of the bridge allows this.What I don't like about this model?I've never seen the sense of the folding hinge. It doesn't make it hugely compact for traveling, and even when folded up it is an odd shape to pack away. And as I said, sometimes my hair gets pinched by it now that the mesh is gone. The jack could have been more durable. The wires are too delicate to repair by soldering in a new jack making these pretty much disposable.
If this memory meets the specs of your system I expect it will work fine. It did for me. Memory is such a commodity these days that going with a brand name of some reputation is usually a safe thing. It was here.
I absolutely love this camera! I decided to buy a digital because I hated developing film and not being able to delete or change my pictures. The camera comes with software, an 8mb memory stick, and batteries! I also love the fact that I can use regular alkaline batteries as well. I can shoot in black/white or make movies. This feature will be awesome with my two toddlers. Almost everything they do is worth filming! My major concern however, was red eye! Both my girls have blonde hair & blue eyes, and almost every picture I take of them has red eye, and I have a film camera with red eye reduction. This camera had all the features that I wanted, and more.p.s. My sister bought a Nikon last year, and was with me when I bought this one...she's so jealous of the features...
Bought this one for me and got another one for a walking buddy. Great item. Shipped quickly and package arrived with no problems. Will definately buy from them again and recommend them to friends.
I AM NOT AN AUDIOPHILE, JUST A CONSUMER THAT APPRECIATES GOOD SOUND AND WELL MADE PRODUCT... MAKES WATCHING MOVIES AN EXPERIENCE... I CHOSE IT BECAUSE I HAVE JBL STADIUM FLOOR SPEAKERS AND WERE HAPPY WITH THOSE, AND ALSO THAT IT WAS BOX SHAPED, NOT ANGLED, SO I COULD PUT MY TV ON TOP OF IT AND HAVE A STABLE BASE... VERY HAPPY WITH MY CHOICE, AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SPEAKER
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
For under $10 (not counting shipping), this is a good 'protector' for the lens. Have taken pictures with and without the lens and can't see any difference in the pictures even during the daylight where it's supposed to mitigatae the bluish tinge. So, if it does nothing else but protect the lens from harm, it's worth it just for that.
The adapter I got was good and works well. I did need this a little sooner then I ended up getting it. The seller didn't seem in too big of a hurry to send it off. But all and all I am happy.
Easy enough to entertain even the most restless of kids. One can watch a movie while the other hooks up his game and plays that. I have two teenagers and an nine year old, and the teenagers are the worst when it comes to long drives. Thankfully this keeps them occupied until we reach our destination.
The great thing about the Nikon D40 is it's smaller size compared with other DSLRs. The challenge is to find a bag that is just big enough for the essentials so you won't have to lug around a large bag for a relatively small camera. The D40 (with the kit lens) fits very nicely in the TLZ Mini - longer lenses need not apply. It's impressively padded for such a small bag. The front pocket is small but large enough for me to carry what I need: currently a spare battery, lens hood, UV filter, and a small lens cleaner. If size DOES matter to you because you're trying to carry light, this bag is just the right size.Updated 12-9-07:I just purchased the Nikon SB-400 Speedlight, and it tightly fits with it's own case in the front pocket of the TLZ Mini. I'm happy I don't have to buy another bag, because I still love this one.
My boys use this television with their X-Box. The picture is great and the sale price was awesome. My son had been begging for a larger television to replace the 13 inch he was using. This woked out beautifully. Oh, and it had the right outlets to hook the games up to, too. All we had to do was bring it home and plug it in. There cannot be a better deal out there for the price.
Logitech makes a very comfortable mouse and the MX500 corded optical mouse is no exception. Great to hold, 6 buttons, fully programmable. If using with XP, use the latest driver on the Logitech website. Do not use the drivers that come on CD-ROM! very important! I am not a gaming fanatic, but it works well with the games I do use. You can remove a weight inside the mouse if you like a lighter feel. I liked it the way it was. Definitely for right handers though to get the max use. Do not use this mouse on a plain white smooth background, or one with ridges or grids; you'll exploit the optical camera and it will jump around. if you download the proper driver and use the right mousepad, you'll enjoy your mouse tremendously. Amazon did have the best price on this item when I purchased it. This has a serial /USB adapter for all possibilities. I am sure that my next mouse with be a Logitech after using Intellimouse most of the time previously, this can't be beat!
Glad I ordered the accessory pack with the camera. Nice case, and the second battery will assure I always have power.
My older Sony camera was a gift. During a move I lost or misplaced the battery charger. So I did what others do, I checked out Amazon. Found and ordered the required Mavica Battery Charger. Carefully packaged, delivered promptly here in Hawaii it did the job! What was useless is now my useful,backup camera. - D. F. Swartz, Honolulu
As another reviewer suggested, go to the US Robotics website and use the driver for their VOIP phone usb converter... the electronics of the two products are similar enough that the driver works perfectly with d-link dph-50u.The only problem I'm having is that Skype 4.0 no longer supports speed-dial, so I can't dial my skype-only contacts from the handset. I'm thinking about reinstalling Skype 3.8 to solve this problem, but be aware that the issue exists. It's not the fault of this product's manufacturers, but the fault of Skype for removing a feature which is necessary for the proper working of this device.All in all, I like this product, and you just can't beat the price of $10 after rebate... but ABSOLUTELY DO NOT use the crappy driver that comes in the box. Either download the new Dlink driver from their website or, preferably, use the US Robotics driver.
These headphones are amazingly clear. Surprisely strong bass and high clear tremble at a very affordable price.Humans usually hear around 20Hz to 20,000Hz (rough estimate)**These headphones are 6Hz to 23,000Hz**"Another factor to consider is sensitivity, which is measured in decibels (dB). Highly sensitive speakers (anything over 92 dB) can produce clear, high-volume sound without much amplifier power. Speakers with less than 88 dB are considered inefficient; sound will be distorted on these speakers without the help of a high-quality amplifier. - NewEgg"**These headphones are 100dB**The different size lets you wrap the longer side around your neck when you want to take them off for a little bit.The carry case only covers the earbuds for travel in your pocket or backpack. The carrying case looks cheap, but gets the job done. I put these in my laptop bag when I travel.I had these SONY MDR-EX51LP (digital) for almost a year now. I mainly use these headphones on my laptop and desktop. Anyone that uses other media devices (that get hot over time) might want some protection sleeve to prevent these headphones from melting or be careful not to wrap these headphones around any media devices that are hot. I have read reviews where these headphones have melted into goo.Great headphones for under $40.
This solution did not work for me. I have a Dell Inspiron 8200 which has 2 slots. One of the slots is being used for my wireless card. With both cards in, my wireless card quits working. I cant really review the product since it is not a suitable solution for my use.
Good value for this item...would purchase again if needed at a later date..would recommend to others to purchase also..thanks for product!
I bought this TV with high expectation and I am still amazed by its quality.To make the long story short, here are the Pros and Cons from my perspective.Pros:1. It's HUGE. Anyone will be impressed by its size. When watching DVDs, you will feel like watching the big screen in a movie theater. The size is overwhelming (in a good way).2. 1080p. Although it's truely not supported by many of today's programming, it is future-proof. When you get PlayStation 3 or a blue ray player, you can fully utilize this TV's potential.3. Picture Qality. As expected, HD looks amazing on it. What is beyond my expectation is the SD quality. This TV has a smoothing method that can make your SD programming look pretty good. I am really happy about it. Also, my PlayStation 2 looks pretty good using S-video due to the smoothing. Previously I had a Olevia 26" LCD TV. It doesn't smooth the picture, so my PS2 games look kinda awful.Cons:1. The sound quality isn't that good. It lacks bass and sounds flat. But this won't be a problem if you use your own speaker system.2. Picture quality as PC monitor. Someone said it's 'crystal clear'. However, I didn't find it that way, although I use 1:1 mapping. When you look at it from a distance, it's fine. Just don't expect it to be as clear as your PC LCD monitor.All in all, this TV is very well worth the money. Don't buy the Sony KDS-60A2000 for $500 more, because these two TVs are so similar in quality.
I bought this DVD player for 10 months and now it's dead!!! The warranty cover labor and CRT for only 6 months and the parts for 12 months. I didn't play it a lot for sure. Is the product life too short?
There has been plenty already written about this camera, so I am only going to mention the one feature nobody seems to have noticed. The camera body has a square bottom and a very well balanced center of gravity. That means you can take self-timer pictures by balancing the camera on a rock, car hood, or fence post. That is in case you forgot or didn't want to carry a tripod.Many other cameras (Casio and Sony come to mind) have a rounded or irregular bottom or a tendency to topple in one direction, which means you have to carry a small tripod in your other pocket at all times if you're planning to take self-pictures using the timer. I just took my first hiking trip with the SD1000, forgot the tripod, and it turned out the tripod is not nearly as critical as it had been with my other cameras!Complaints: The date-stamp feature only works in 1600x1200 mode.
This Ipod, combined with SHS3201/37 earbuds from Philips, is an excellent audio solution for your workouts at the gym or outside, but don`t expect the same performance as the Nano or the larger Ipods. The clip attaches to your pant or shirt and the earbuds design prevent them from falling.
Okay, when playing MP3s I want to strangle it. It makes weird noises and skips constantly.Playing normal CDs, it doesn't make the weird noises, but skips constantly and cuts off the end of songs. (It has a &quot;feature&quot; that cuts off what it considers silence at the end of tracks -- well, it makes CDs that you've listened to normally that have fade outs and such, sound horrible)It doesn't even work anymore; it thinks the player is open and won't play. I tried to fix this so the really tiny button inside would always be pushed down to make it think it's closed, but, I got annoyed with it and gave up.It requires 4 batteries and is huge..needless to say, it eats the batteries up really fast. Actually, it won't even play unless you have really good batteries - it said my batteries were dead and I put them in a battery detector and it said they were all &quot;Good&quot; ... of course, the batteries worked with other devices.
This reader will not work on any OS newer then Win XP. It was useless for my laptop so it got shipped back.
i've had this lens for over a year and was generally happy, because i didn't compare it with anything else. recently i had a chance to use sigma 70-200 2.8 lens with my canon digital rebel xt and find the sigma noticeably sharper, even wide open, and more useful. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 is f/5.6 at 300 mm. I shoot indoor sports a lot, and find that 5.6 is sometimes really not enough, even with IS, even at ISO 1600. When I shoot with sigma at 2.8 (constant aperture throughout the range), i get enough light and can usually have better enlargements because of crisp image quality.i haven't used canon 70-200 4L or 2.8L so i cannot compare (plus they are more expensive), but if i were making a purchase today for my telephoto needs, i would definitely opt for sigma 70-200 2.8, i feel it is worth of its price premium over this canon.
I got these for Christmas and used them for deer hunting. I am an eyeglass wearer and am very pleased that I can get a full field of view without removing my glasses. The clarity is very nice. I do not know much about binoculars, but I believe these are a great value, and the warranty is outstanding.Nikon Action 8x40 Binocular
Unlike rival tripod DH-20/4 -manufactured by Velbon as well- you won't find a much wanted geared center column; a feature that makes life simpler but not an imperative when looking for a tripod. You can get as high as 6.4 feet with 3-section legs on an EL-3(A), compared to the 56.5 inches (!) with 4-section legs of a DH-20/4. Velbon's 3-way-panhead is surely among the best in the market; the entire head (PH-157) of the tripod gets locked in one, single point -compared with tripods where you have to do two or three operations for the same effect. It also allows for vertical and horizontal composition. As weight and seize are considerable issues for travelers, I have not found much challenge traveling with an EL-3(A)-an enduring, all-purpose tripod with a reasonable prize.
I have purchased a FM/AM 3 CD Kitchen Clock Radio in September 2007 for my wife. After a few months the CD player stopped functioning properly. It skips the tracks and plays intermittently. As well the sound quality is not good at all in comparison with even a CD player that was made 10 years ago.There has not been a provision from Sony to place couple of batteries to save the settings when power goes out in the house. You loose all the radio settings as soon as you loose power.This is very disappointing since we have paid almost $159 plus tax for it. Please avoid purchasing this product by all means.
the noise cancel feature worked fine and the sounds were good for the price. The biggest drawback was comfort. They start to hurt after about 5 minutes. Definitely not good for long travels.
I got this for my Nokia 770 tablet. It's running OS2006 3.2006.49-2 stock without kernel mods. I did a quick FAT32 format on a Win XP box, dumped files to it and stuck it in. Turned the tablet on, then created 64 meg virtual extended memory to it using Control Panel. Reads files and uses virtual mem just fine. Works great!- goatimus
Great filter I always use a haze or UV filter to protect my lenses good filters for good glass especially when using my L lenses for my canon cameras.
First of all I do not consider myself anything more than a very beginning photographer !!! So I will not go into anything technical. I will leave that to people who know more than I do. But what I am is an international traveler. I simply got tired of coming home from fantastic trips with "snapshots". I wanted someting much better, and boy did I get it with this camera. I looked at the D70s and since I have very small hands, I could never feel comfortable holding it. This camera is smaller without being small. I have only taken photos locally, but at this time of the year with the leaves changing it makes a good start. The built in editing features (filters etc.) are wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who wants something more than "point and shoot" snap shots.
I bought this Epson a few months ago. I own the Epson 785EPX and get great quality prints from it, but was thrilled at the idea of scanning old pictures, negatives and slides. I have played around with all of the above features and am very excited about the quality I am getting. The only thing is the restore photo feature is not perfect, but I am going to be adding Photoshop and see what I can do with that. The scan quality is excellent with no grainy look. I am amazed at how quiet the unit is as well. This was not a feature I cared about, but was pleasantly surprised by the difference. I even have to go up to the printer at times to see/feel if it is printing. I highly recommend this product. Enjoy!
I purchased Sentry At Home because it was recommended to me from a friend. This software is tops! I kept hearing about it's web based features and until you use it, you really can't comprehend what it means. Being able to see my kids online activities from my work computer and not having to go back to their computer makes life easy. I highly recommend this software to protect you kids online.
I have owned two DIR-655. The first one (HW RevA) worked perfectly, great range, and stable and fast connection. When I changed my internet service provider, and it came with a wireless cable modem, I happily sent the DIR-655 to parent's house and set them up for a stable wireless coverage. After a while, as I found the wireless router in the cable modem is not as good as my old DIR655, I bought my second DIR655 (HW RevB). It performs as well as the first when it does work, but the wireless part will die at least once a day. When the wireless dies, it really dies. You can't find its SSID anywhere and requires a power recycle to bring it back up. It is really annoying.
I have received emails asking what a Series 8 filter is. In short it is one of the best ways to by filters. Every lens has a different method to attach filters because there are different sizes for each lens and different types. You can find a lens as small as a 4 millimeters or as big as around 200 plus millimeters for larger format lenses. You can buy a set of different filters for each lens, but that might get expensive. Or, you can buy One set of the "Series 8" filters which can be used on most sizes of lenses. All you have to do is buy One adapter for each lens that you own. Adapters can found at most camera stores or at Amazon for usually less than 10 bucks. So if you can find a good quality series filter you should buy it for less.
This unit is too cool. I bought one to monitor my store's employee's, to make sure they don't rip anything off. It has pretty clear picture, even at a range of 100 ft through a solid concrete wall (not sure how I'm getting the picture, but i am!). Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with this product. There's no way anyone would ever be able to guess what it REALLY is. ;-)
The front attaches separately and there are NO BATTERIES when shipped. The CR123 battery was eleven dollars at CVS. The unit did not work and I was of course disappointed. I sent it back.
The kit works fine with the double-din Pioneer that was installed. Only negative, and this is true for all the car kits, is that they're black. I can live with it, I wish they came in the dark gray that would match my dash.
I got one of these lenses for my new Canon T2i and it's wonderful pairing, producing sharp images with great color and contrast. The whole lens has a good solid feel to it, looks great on the camera, and the zoom is smooth acting, not too tight and not too loose. In manual focus mode, the focus ring is nice and smooth too, but the ring itself is a little narrow and can be a little hard to find with your fingers until you get used to it. However, it may just be because I was so used to using the Canon 18-55mm kit lens for many years, which focuses by turning the end of the lens barrel itself. The focus ring on this Tamron lens is just behind the end of the the barrel (between the distance scale and the gold band) and turns independently, which is nice because you don't have to put it in manual focus mode if you want to attach/remove the lens hood or filters.The auto focus is plenty fast but some people might find the noise of the auto focus motor a little loud and high pitched. Still, for the money, this is a great "always mounted", multi-purpose lens that works well for everything from landscapes to portraits and in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Even close-up shots look great. Unless you have the extra cash for the image-stabilized version, I highly recommend this lens.Pros: Sharp images, solid build quality, smooth zoom & focus rings, good low-light performance, lens hood included.Cons: Somewhat noisy auto focus motor, no image-stabilization, focus ring is a little bit narrow. (A pretty minor gripe actually.)
I hadn't used a night vision device much before, and I got this because I had a little disposable income to dispose of. It really does a good job of bringing vision to the evening darkness, sort of like I imagine a cat or owl would see. To someone who doesn't know what this is or does, it's about as big as your hand, so it's portable. Has zoom feature (click to zoom, release and it's back to normal), brightness adjustment, and focus. A well-made, sturdy device, not flimsy. And it shows you stuff outside when it's dark out and your eyes are hopelessly incapable of gathering enough light to see anything. If you wanted to be in a cave, it'd be nice if you had it there to show you what was around you in the cave. Or I guess in the basement looking to see if that was a mouse running around, without turning on the lights. Maybe you are boating around at night and want a better look at what's ahead. Or the subway stops and all the lights go out (uh, a bit too big to carry around all the time for such a circumstance). Dunno. It really does work to show you things, sorta like a black-white TV image of the world when your eyes can't see a thing. You figure out if you need it.
Here I am, a little over a year after my purchase, and the CD changer won't read a CD! It started months ago...every once in a while I'd get a "No Disk" error. Now it's rare that it will read a CD at all! I used a can of spray air to clear any dust that may have accumulated on the sensor....to no avail. I would never buy RCA again. Just as I won't ever buy Durabrand again. These products don't even last a year. Not worth it!!
The vendor had a bit of difficulty with delivery....delivered several days late. But, once the memory was installed, my computer's performance was upgraded. This is an inexpensive way to give new life to an older computer.
Very much enjoying my USB Blue Wacom Graphire2 tablet with pen and mouse as are my children who love the ability to draw and erase pictures on the PC with the more natural feeling pen.It installed easily on Win XP Pro and works well with Photoshop 7 thus far.I was worried about the smaller size vs the more expensive Intous models but it is just fine as is and I feel no need to have anything larger or more sensitive at this time.It works well with the included wireless mouse. You use the pad as a mousepad to make that mouse work, however, with all pen and mouse removed from the pad surface one can easily toggle tothe default mouse on the machine.I am using a MS optical mouse and it is happily playing with the tablet, pen and wireless scroll mouse.The lower price of apx had all local stores beaten easily and it arrived the next day and is a great introduction and way to see if such an item becomes a useful graphics tool.
Very pleased with the performance of this speaker set. Tough to beat for the price.
My notebook's battery charger was broken so I bought this charger. It works fine, and the only thing I did not like is the weight and size of the charger. I guess Toshiba did not expect people to carry this charger when they travel.There is a big variation of the price for this charger- anywhere from $20 (on eBay) to more than $250, I bought this for around $50.
This is very handy and well built and works exactly as I hoped. It has rubber stoppers so that it does not slip or damage your iPad. It's great! Worth the price and very happy with the seller. It came very quickly- I thought it was a little over-packaged, if you can do that, but it got here safe and I am satisfied. Kris s.
flawless, works like any other,. got absolutely nothing bad to write about this thing. just need to get the words for the review !
THIS LITTLE JEWEL MIGHT BE A LITTLE OUT DATED AS FAR AS PIXELS GO BUT THE LENS IS WHAT COUNTS AND THIS LITTLE BABY HAS THE BEST LENS IN THE BUSINESS LEICA LENS FROM GERMANY TURNING OUT SHARPER PICS THAN TODAY'S HIGHER MEGAPIXELS CAMERAS THIS LINE OF EARLIER PANASONIC PRODUCTS ARE SO GOOD THAT I OWN SEVERAL MODELS GOING BACK TO 2003 I'M CONVINCED THAT IN THE EARLIER DAYS OF DIGITALS THE PIXELS WERE FEWER BUT THE QUALITY OF THE LENSES WAS HIGHER..AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT THAT'S WHAT COUNTS, THAT'S WHAT GIVES YOU SHARPER IMAGES.
Well, at first the product seemed to work great. Then, it turns out that the little brackets that connect the transmitter to the outlet are not very stable. Within 3 months of not so excessive use, my transmitter is broken, the brackets swinging in the wind. I love the idea of this transmitter, I just wish it was sturdier.
This printer does an excellent job with documents and photos. BEST OF ALL, I found a place where you can order the ink for only $3.95 for new cartridges! The site is: http://www.cssis4you.com
The KPEX media player is smaller than I had expected. I have had great fun with the games and video playback and all the other tools - I have my bus schedules on there that I can read with the text feature, for instance - but its primary use for me was always going to be as an mp3 player, so I can best be of service by comparing it to previous flash-based mp3 players I have owned.- Previous players have always fallen short in the volume department. I can stand next to the freeway with my KPEX on (where my train stop is) and hear my mp3s just fine.- Previous players have always only been able to play files in the root directory of the drive. The player's file browser allows me to play only selections from folders I create on the player, and the player treats the directory you open an mp3 from as its playlist.- Previous players have never been able to resume mp3 files when I stop them in the middle, important to me because I listen to many audiobooks. The KPEX will, as long as you do not go into another mode between stopping and restarting the file.General positive notes: voice recording quality has been good. The player comes with a rubber guard against damage, an audio line cable, an extra USB cable adapter to connect to the player with a standard M-M USB-A cable, and an attractive leather neckpiece, all welcome additions.I couldn't be happier with this player. I suppose I should write some Cons. The games packaged with the player are both action games, and I think I am not alone in preferring puzzle games on my portable devices. Kingston has no plans to develop further games for the player as of this writing. While mp3 playback does, FM playback does not continue when you exit to the menu. The included earbuds were not padded, making them too painful for me to use.
The extra 6" of the 24" IDE cable was helpful in attaching the secondary CD and hard drive in my Windows box. Price was right and shipping was quick.
I bought this camera to keep in my backpack for whenever I need a photo. Unfortunately, I found out that it has no lasting memory AND it drains batteries very quickly even when not in use. When the battery dies, all my photos disappear. I regret this purchase.
1) The over-the-ear hooks don't really fit over my ears -- they sort of balance on top of the ear. They are not adjustable. I'm an average-sized male, so it's hard to fathom this design.2) The buds pop out of my ears when they get wet from sweat from exercise. All 3 sizes of plastic earpiece covers do the same thing.3) The sound quality is mediocre; bass response is especially weak.4) After less than one month's use, the volume on the left earpiece dropped to around 1/4 of the volume of the right.All in all, I'm thankful therefore for Amazon.com's return policy; I'll use the money from the refund to buy a different set of earphones.
I purchased this product for use with my desktop computer (which does not include a wireless card, obviously).It worked for a couple of hours, as advertised. But it stopped working after the first time the computer was turned off/restarted. The computer would recognize the USB adapter as being plugged in, but the adapter itself refused to recognize any wireless networks in range.Uninstall and re-install did nothing.Quick-install instructions are adequate, but the user guide and included software are in broken English and full of typos. The product looks cheap, feels cheap, and was unreliable. Returned for a full refund.Very disappointed.
It's a DVI cable. It does what I wanted it to....project a picture on my monitor. Nothing more i can say.
Flakey, like nearly all of D-Link's wireless products.Some days it works, connecting fine to the Dlink WPA-PSK router I have, and sometimes it won't connect at all.The 100mb/s wired ethernet always works, though, and works very well.A nice wired camera, that sometimes will do wireless as well.
This is an incredible lens! For anyone who wants to shoot up to 5x, this is the lens to get. I am amazed how sharp the images are. Having tried all manner of bellows and extension tubes, this lens is the ultimate choice for this type of photography.
This tote is quite heavy, and when you add the notebook it is a real brick. However, I have been looking for a nice bag to protect and transport my 17" notebook for a while, both in stores and on line, and this was by far the nicest one I found. It is good looking and solidly built. It has a padded pocket to protect the laptop. It also has pockets and slots for cards, pens, cables and other accessories, and there is plenty of room. My only complaint, besides the weight, is that it is all black, inside and out. If the inside were a different color it would be much easier to find the cables, the mouse, the flash drives, and all the other stuff I keep in there. But for the most part I am happy with this purchase.
The truth about the digital age is that picture and sound quality are dependent on a single factor: "Is the data reaching its destination?" The sad truth about these so-called "high end" HDMI cables is that they do exactly the same thing any other HDMI cable does; get your data from point A to point B.If you're looking for an everyday solution to the age old problem of getting your high definition picture and sound from your device to your screen, look no further, and spend not a dime more. This cable will do the job just as well as any. The single thing I found to be any less preferable about this cable is that it's a bit thin and doesn't feel incredibly sturdy, but it's a fairly negligible quality considering I don't do a lot of jumprope with my high definition cables.As I see it, the only reason to spend more is because you need a purpose-built cable. Maybe it needs to be moved a lot or perhaps you want something a little more resilient to run through a wall. Then, and only then, would I recommend seeking anything thicker or sturdier.
MBP users should know that while this product is a perfect size for the 15" model and it definitely keeps your laptop cooler, there is an issue. The design of the USB connection has the cord attached at the back. In order to make sure that it doesn't block your power connection, you must bend the USB cord waaay down. There is still danger of your power connection not being completely in contact as it should be. Also, with the short length of the coolpad's USB power connector, there isn't an option to plug it in on the other side of your MBP.O, and if you plan to use this on your lap, look first at the contours of the bottom. Although the large feet make a great base on a hard surface, you may want to use a lapboard or something similar between the plastic edges of the bottom surface and your legs.Even with the minor issues (after fiddling with it a bit and getting things settled in) I am very happy with this product. It does the trick with my MBP, even when I play WoW.
This product was exactly what I expected when I received in in the mail and matched the description on the website
I bought this for my husband for father's day and he like it. He likes having it hooked up listening to it while watching the race on tv. It wasn't that hard for him to install inside the house but the only down side is we have to remmeber to take the radio back to the truck when we go somewhere so we can have it to listen to whlie driving. Otherwise we like it alot.
I have just ordered my replacement cartidge and the last one printed 4637 pages in 14 months. I can't say enough good things. Don't sacrifice quality for price. I tried the off-brand cartidge and was not satisifed. The color on the HP is true black and they last and last!
I recently bought 4 megapixel Kodak DX4900 that last 1 day before ti broke. I then opted to go with Canon, and decided that I only needed a 2 mega pixel device. I went with the canon A40. Unlike the Kodak, I have yet to see a blurry picture with this camera - its focus is incredible. At 2 megapixels, the pictures are still bigger than my 17" monitor screen and absolutely crystal clear. These look like regular photos (big ones). The video mode is terrific (you wont watch it on tv or anything but for a small quicktime video I must say they are incredibly clear and the sound is wonderful). This camera can be a simple point and shoot camera, or there are several modes that let you have total control over your picture quality - something a lot of cameras at this price lack. Hats off to Canon for just a truly wonderful camera. You will not go wrong with the Canon A40!
This speaker set is the best quality and best looking set of speakers I have ever purchased. With the price being affordable, I was able to purchase a Sub to go with the set. I have had this set for over a year now and I still feel they are of better quality than any store bought brand. With the ability to double wire each speaker, I can provide more power to the speakers and thus there is more sound definition. I will buy Fluance for my speakers from now on.
Got it for $40(that is good price for a progressive scan DVD player).Here are more details: IT SEEMS TO PLAY EVERYTHING. Here is a list of things it will do and will NOTS:Wills(in addition to regular DVDs):1. Plays DVD-r/rw dvd+r/rw. I repeat it plays DVD-R/RW.2. divX all versions.3. MP3 burnt directly to DVD.4. mp3 on CD of course5. multiple divX on dvd. gives you a directory6. JPEGS. Even lets you rotate the pics as they slide by.7. can upgrade firmware via CD-R (very kewl as always) never have to worry about not being able toupgrade unit.8. plays regular retail music cd's9. This unit is divX certified. www.divx.com/vod10. this unit has component out for your 480p pleasure.11. this unit has pre programmed settings for different audio settings ex. hall, studio, etc..12. has pre programmed settings for video ex. soft, bright, normal etc. also has custom.13. has ability to change region VIA REMOTE14. Supposedly macrovisionfree except when transferring to dvd-recorder.15. has a zoom to 3x and you can move arrows to move the pic around16. Progressive scan and has beautiful Picture for DVD'sOk heres the not so popular features.1. divX quality lousey. VCD quality at best. I have tried 3.11 4 and divx 5.11 before and after upgrade2. no open tray button on remote. Later found out just hold the stop button3. 11 character titles4. doesn't come with component cables just standard rca and a video.5. when forwarding through chapters display on tv just says next without giving you a chapter number.Last but not least, you can change the title on the DVD wallpaper(you can put your name, so if some one else steals it the name is visible after they try to sell it)
Fits fill on my Acer 12.1 netbook. Has only one handle so thats why the four starts. The color matches the picture.
I went looking for a new pair of headphones after my original iPod ones died out. I use my iPod while working out 6 days a week (distance running and lifting) so I needed something that was comfortable, would stay put, and allow the music to drown out outside sounds. I've never used the "bud" style headphones before and was unsure how they would feel. They are extremely comfortable! The sound quality is also really good and for the price it can't be beat. I've used these now for over 6 months and I highly recommend these earphones.
I have both the laptop and desktop versions of this mouse, and they are wonderful. Responsive and fun to watch LOL.
It lacks a screen where you can see the Ipod screen when starting your workout. You should set it up prior to put your Nano into it. On the other hand, it keeps very well the sweat outside.
I have owned my Palm Tungsten E for two months now and am happy with it.Im a housewife of average intelligence and not a techy. Trying to choose a PDA made my brain hurt. I finally went with the Tungsten E because of the reasonable price and the color and clarity of the screen. In a side-by-side comparison with other similar priced models by other makers, Tungsten E had the nicest screen.Cons:Where's the games? Sorry, it doesn't come with even a measily solitare game. Welcome to the world of online shareware(where have you been all my life?). You go to an online site like Palmgear.com and you download a game to try for FREE. If you like it, you buy it. I highly recommend &quot;Bejeweled&quot; the highly addictive puzzle game.No printed manual-only a help file on the software. I would have preferred something substantial to review for questions without having to print the document out myself.Lack of accessories available. The Tungsten E was a very popular selling PDA, but many retailers do not offer the accessories. In fact, many websites do not even have the ability to search for accessories by this product's name.No Hard Case. Personally I want to protect my $200 investment, especially from purse abuse(bouncing around in a purse). But read the reviews on Palm's hard case. Hmmm.Pros:Moderately easy to use. If you have never owned a PDA, it takes just a bit of exploration to succeed in loading files to your new PDA. The &quot;quick install&quot; program is very basic and not complicated. The most used programs-calendar, notepad and the address book, are easily mastered in no time.Potential to do so much. The software available is mind boggling. Not only do I not have to carry around slips of paper with my grocery list and to do list, I can play games while waiting for appointments and I can show off photos of my kids. Those are just the basics. I can play music and watch video clips(so they say-I haven't tried them yet).In conclusion, I am happy with my purchase and look forward to someday becoming a Techy. But for now I will stick to grocery lists and games. Now if I can only get my PDA to cook, clean and do laundry!
I must agree with the first reviewer, Steve Smart. This is really a sleeper of a cam about which few know or to which fewer still pay any serious attention. No, it's not a branded big name, but Samsung is gradually making their name heard in the digicam world with their most recent offerings, stylistic, and very functional designs.Instead of burdening the user with a myriad of features which one will rarely use, Samsung provides a basic, well-conceived and executed little gem with the L60. It has everything one really needs and more. The photos are usually well-exposed with very good contrast, sharpness, and detail for a 6MP cam negating the need for a lot of post-processing. Small enough to stick into your jeans pocket and carry and use unobtrusively.I'm giving this cam 5 stars based on its price point, substantial but not overwhelming feature set, good battery life, quality and apparent durability and, oh yes, those surprisingly good pics that come out of it!
We installed the microphone part of the ear piece that came with the Quickcam on top of the monitor next to the camera and it works very conveniently. We use it with Skype and works well. It was easy to install.
It does the job. My phone wasnt lasting as long as it used to. I got this battery and now I can use the phone all day
These headphones sound great, are comfortable to wear, and look great too. I replaced my Razer Barracuda headphones with these since both pair of the Razer brand proved defective during the short time that I owned them and I was not willing to go for a third pair in four months. Cudos to my local retailer for giving me full credit back on my Razer headphones.Also, LTB customer service is wonderful and they responded quickly to questions that I asked of them. I am glad that I happened upon these headphones during a google search for headphones that did not just plug into a USB port; I like the individual channel connectivity that these headphones allow.
Sharp branded lamp so the quality is static.Only thing left to review is price and shipping. Amazon was flawless in both. Great buy!!
I've owned 2 of these Synergy Digital CR-V3 batteries over the last two years. They are GREAT batteries and I am very satisfied with their performance vs rechargeable NiMH. I use them in Kodak digital cameras (C433 and recently Z1485 IS). BOTH of my CR-V3's are still going strong.I'm unsure why the previous reviewer claimed issues after taking &lt; 10 pictures. I have not experienced that at all. I've not stress-tested it, but we've certainly taken over 30 flash pics. We've also taken over 100 non-flash pictures at a soccer game. These rechargeable lithium-ion batteries don't appear to have the same (dramatic) issue that rechargeable NiMH batteries do....i.e. noticeably less endurance than their single-use counterparts.To say I've been pleased with them is an understatement. I'm currently shopping for another CHARGER because I've just lost the original one. With NiMH, I'd look for a combo charger & batteries package. But I don't need more than two of these rechargeable CR-V3's so I'm shopping for a charger alone.
The Slingbox pro does a good job slinging SD video around the house at about 4Mb/s. it looks soft but pleasant on my 27" monitor. HD is no better in quality than SD when viewed through the slingbox.On the road my Sprint wireless card gives it some problems. Sprint is bursty in nature and runs as high as 750kb/s but then stops for up to 8 seconds. This tends to confuse the Slingbox. Leaving optimization on works well (and fast start) However changing the buffer from AUTO to 15 seconds seems to work much better.Once in a while all this low data rate bursts locks up the slingbox. The only method to get to back is to unplug it and power cycle. This is impossible unless you are physically there. I bought Globe Heavy Duty Weekly Digital Indoor Timer #2421801 from amazon which allows me turn the box off for 1 min a few times a day (well 20 times a day if you want)This reboots the sling so if I lock it up I can use the sling later in the day rather than waiting until I get home from a trip.Sling does not include the HD cable which is CHEAP on their part. At $40 is a rip off.Overall I'm Happy but I have spent and extra $50 to get the timer and the cable to make it work well.UPDATE: Sling has a firmware update as of July 2007 This should eliminate my problem with sprint and move my rating to 5 starsBe sure your firmware is at 1.0.25 under [Slingbox, Properties, (TAB) Information, Firmware version 1.0.25 and Firmware release date 5/30/2007]If the version is 1.0.11 or 1.0.12 then you need an update available from slingmedia.com under downloads:-)
I bought this so that my time tracker can run on power instead of battery. It did work well. I didn't want the batteries to ger woren down over summer vacation.
I finally decided to jump on the HD bandwagon and decided to do it with this TV set, thus far, no regrets. For the money, you can't get a better picture on an LCD television set and even rivals some more expensive models. The newer Samsung's are a bit better but they will set you back an additional $1000 (or more for the LED back-lit models)The response time on the panel is excellent, I have no problems playing any type of video games on it. Watching football in HD is a treat to say the least.I only wish I could have gotten a 64 series which is significantly thinner than 62 series. It only has 2 HDMI inputs and does not have a PC input, this too has been addressed with the 64 series which comes with 3 HDMI inputs and a PC input.If you're going to buy an HDTV, especially one similar or larger sizes, you'd be doing yourself a dis-service by not investing in a surround sound system. The audio is pretty lacking in most flat panel displays and this is no exception. Even the most inexpensive 5.1 systems will sound much better than what the TV comes with, it really does add a whole new dimension to your viewing experience.
Works really well. I located the cable box in another room. This remote extender allows me to use the cable box remote as if it was right there. The charged battery lasts about a month or so, and then needs to be charged for a few hours. It is possible to get an extra battery and have it constantly charged, but no necessary for my needs.
i bought this cheap hdmi for my computer to my tv.. it is not hd quality its has like lil blue dots or lines on the screen when i hook it up.. gonna see if i can send it back
All in all, I prefer the Koss, but these are two great radios for runners and other active people. Below is a comparison by category.Reception:Edge to Sony due to Distance/Local switch. The Koss does fine in the city, but suffers when signals are weak or adjacent to dominant signals. The Sony can switch to Distance mode. Neither does well in extreme interiors. By the way, on my Sony, I have to tune one frequency up on FM, e.g. tune to 94.2 to receive 94.1. Once you get used to that, it is OK and may be unique to my unit.Wearability:Tough call. Edge probably to Sony. The Koss is lighter and more comfortable, but its armband has problems. If your arm is very small, the Velcro patches may not overlap; if very large, they may not meet. The Sony is much easier to put on one-handed, as one half of the band is permanently coiled and can be placed around your arm before stretching the Velcro band.Button Layout:Toss-up. The station presets are laid out in a circle. With the Koss, it is possible to confuse the buttons while on the move. If you pay attention, though, a couple of trips and you will learn what is what. The on/off switch of the Koss is much better than the soft button on the Sony. With the Sony, you need to always "lock" the unit when not in use to avoid accidental activation and dead batteries. The Koss also has a lock feature, but that is just to avoid accidentally changing stations.Funtionality:You have to give a big edge here to Koss, which has a SEARCH feature. If the Sony has one, I can't find it. When in my home city, it doesn't matter, but when I travel my presets are useless. Without a search I have to run along pushing the tuning button once for every tenth of a frequency! This problem is what led me to the Koss. Otherwise, they both have about the same functions.Headphones:You can, of course, replace either of them, but the Koss headphones are surprisingly comfortable (The Sony headphones are the jam-in-your-ear-till-they-are-rubbed-raw type and are unacceptable). The Koss headphones are independent pieces that fit around the ear like a hearing aid, and lay the actual speaker gently against the ear canal. They are incredible light. I still prefer the around-the-back-of-the-head type only because the two independent pieces inevitably get tangled up while stored. Then again, if you run in the cold and wear an ear band, you can easily wear it over the Koss headphones, something you cannot do with many styles of headphones. If you don't want to spend extra on headphones, the Koss is the better choice.
first off, i am a fairly seasoned network administrator. I recently began using wireless at my home, with a d-link extreme-g access point and one of the machines using a d-link 802.11g card. All was fine. I decided to add 802 support to an additional pc but wanted something more flexible (as i move around) so i choose this linksys A+G card. . .*after* the product arrives, i noticed on the box it says Draft 802.11g support, however amazon.com advertised it as regular 802.11g support.After a blue-screen hangup (in winXP SP1), a download of some new drivers from linksys, and about 3 hours of trying every possible setting there is, the linksys product did not work.My access point has the latest firmware, and at least one other client here at home (using a d-link card) can connect just fine. I figure this card does not work because it (now that i realize) only supports the Draft 802.11g standard, however my access point also supports 802.11b which this card is supposed to support as well?Bottom line, this product was no good.
After much review, I decided on the DLO Transpod FM Transmitter for my wife's car. The Amazon website indicated that this unit was compatible with my iPod Touch, however this was not true.When I received the unit, the setup was very easy & the sound was fine. Unfortunately, the device would not hold my iPod Touch when it was in its case, so that was definitely an issue. Also, once I plugged in the unit, the iPod displayed that it was incompatible & could not be charged via the DLO Transod.Overall, my issue is with Amazon & the incorrect description which I based my purchase on. The unit itself seemed ok, however be mindful if you have a case for your iPods as this does not seem like it will handle any units with cases.
The size is perfect but sound is not so good. I bought this for my 10 and 12 year old kids to play music in the kitchen while cooking and cleaning. It works great for them. For me there is no mid range (ie guitar, piano, symbols etc are muffled together). The bass and vocals are good but you can't really hear anything else.
I love the Transcend cards, have always bought them for my cameras. I find that, dollar for dollar, they are the best value and quality than any other card on the market. I own a Canon Rebel and take a lot of pictures. To me, the optimum size is this 8GB for storage. I usually take two of these cards with me when I go on vacation and, although I take a ton of pictures, usually still come back with some room on the cards. I highly recommend this brand and size of memory card for any amateur photographer out there. You won't find a card like this, at this quality and reliability, for under $13 anywhere else.
An excellent accessory for those occasions when you (the photographer) want to be in the picture you are taking. Instructions are not supplied with the remote. Instructions are in the manual for the camera. This particular Nikon remote is for the D50 and D70. Use, of course, requires that the camera be mounted on a tripod. Frame the picture, get into the scene, press the remote button. Take several shots since you are not behind the camera to see what other subjects may look like.
I purchased this product blind. It started out difficult as there were no Vista Drivers on the website and had to go with Beta. They did not install well but finally worked. I had the product for a year and used multiple times and it was very quirky. After a significant vacation I went to download my pictures and it wiped out my disk. I lost all the pictures. I emailed support to get no response.After this I bought and HP wirless Photo Printer with slots for Digital Camera cards and all works better.Do not buy this product.
The cable is 6pin to 6pin, the pictures are 6pin to 4pin.The cable is very good, it just happens to be the wrong pictures.
This printer is a good value and has excellent print quality for price. I ahve owned several printers, cannon, epson, lexamark, and now HP, and The HP is the best quality for price. I must admit, Cannon has the easiest user interface and menus, as well as alerts. But, these newer generation of HP printers have become more user friendly than the past generation for set up. Printer cartidges are more expensive then the Cannons and lexamark, but on par with epson. The cartridge life is longer than cannon. Epsons were also had a more difficult set up. In all, the scan function is easy to use, good quality, and same goes for copy. I highly recommend this printer for a good general printer. Now some of the newer models have card readers available on the printer, which may be handy if you do not have a comuter that has a multi card reader already, otherwise this is a great quality printer for everyday use.
The Panasonic DMC LC-1 is the twin of the Leica Digilux 2 and this accessory works fine, looks the same and costs less than the Leica branded unit. If you want to pay way more to have a Leica logo on your shutter release go right ahead.
i use this on my boat it is a good quality product and works great for finding great fishing areas.
I love the cables when I got the package, I tested asap with my Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 to check it out. The work great with no problems at all after a good marathon of 5 hours on each system plus watching some blu-ray movies on the Playstation 3 (the Blu-ray movies quality it's awesome) It's has great picture quality. Do yourself a favor and buy this cables for your electronics need hdmi cables, instead the ones on big retailers store and if you bought one return it as soon as possible.
I got this, the product itself seems good, but didn't fit my camera, didn't get it returned so stuck with it. Guidance on sizing, models, etc would be very helpful for the novice camera person.
I got this item because I love my expensive, fragile camcorder and really want to protect it. The price was unbelievably good and I like the fact that it can work with almost any newer Sony camcorder. However, I didn't expect it to be this big and bulky. Regardless, it fit pretty well in my hand and it's easy to use. The fact that there's a built in water-proof stereo mic is amazing. Really, it's not any bigger than a standard, fabric camcorder bag and you can just throw it over your shoulder when you're not shooting videos. I'll definitely use it on the next cruise!
I have had the WRG614v4 for a couple months. It was frustrating in the beginning. It works flawlessly now. In the beginning slow downloads and dropped connections were the norm until I searched the netgear website and found this helpful guidance for the IEEE 802.ix setting:Wireless Connection Drops with Windows XP Service Pack 1This problem is believed to be fixed by Microsoft in Service Pack 2, which is available now. Otherwise, read this document for Service Pack 1.These instructions apply only if you are using the Windows Utility to configure your wireless connection.If a wireless connection drops every three to five minutes with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), it may be incorrect authentication security settings. To avoid this problem, disable 802.1x authentication.To disable 802.1x Authentication in Windows XP1) Click Start, point to Connect To, Click Show all connections, and then double-click your wireless network.2) On the General tab, click Properties.3) Click the Wireless Networks tab.4) Under Preferred Networks, click your home network and then click Properties.5) Click the Authentication tab, and then clear the Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network check box. (If you cannot click this check box, then you are not using 802.1x authentication or wireless security.)
You have to be close to the sender for it to get a single from a DTV remote with new batteries. I even tried 3 different remotes. Maximum range from the remote you hold in your hand to sender 8 ft.
It is very good..I can bring many thing..a laptop, 3 books,and more...Made in China is very very good~!I like this
I was beyond frustrated with my Internet connection so I decided to invest in a better router. OMG! It is fabulous... flawless connection! I highly recommend it!
This is a fine little CD player and sounds very good hooked up to my Altec Lansing M602 speaker. I like the form factor and it looks good in black. The symbols on the buttons are hard to see, but being black instead of an easier to see silver, does add to the cool look. It does not include an AC adapter, and clearly states so on the back of the package. As for me I do not need one more thing to plug in and with the good battery life I would prefer to operate on rechargeable batteries and not have to pay for an adapter I won't use.
Pros:Compact, elegant design; easy to setup and operate; sharp print quality.Cons:Frequent paper jam-ups or misalignments; can't print nonstandard (custom) sheet sizes; documents to be scanned must be superflat on its glass top, otherwise high resolution setting is required.The bottom line:Not for scanning pages of books nor for printing on custom sized sheets of paper, nor for printing on thinner than normal office paper. It's a neat machine for the occasional user with little space, and little money.Tested on a 1.3 GHz Athlon 4 with 256 MB and WinXPH.SCANNING--------Henceforth, wherever I refer to b/w or black-scan, I am not referring to the gray "magazine/newspaper" setting but the "black text" setting.Do not black-scan thick *bound* documents with the X75. But although you can get good quality 300 dpi black scanning of*individual* document sheets (because they can lay very flat on the glass), you will still end up with much larger file sizes than can be obtained via a gray-scan at 300 dpi!! This is not to say that the X75's gray-scanning is superb, but that its b/w scanning performance is poor.Unless a document is absolutely flat against the glass top of the X75, you will get illegible b/w scans unless you use a slow, high-resolution setting that creates a ponderous file size.Essentially, the X75's b/w scan setting functions so poorly with bound documents that it provides no advantages and should not be used for those jobs. Very disappointing that such a basic and otherwise frequently used low performance setting should be so unacceptable as to be avoided with the X75. With all the advancements in scanner technology over the past several years it's shocking to discover such retrograde b/w performance for a current model scanner. Somehow the Lexmark engineers forged ahead with resolution and color while ignoring the most important function of a cheap scanner: b/w text scanning. Keep in mind that this is a *cheap, flat bed* design machine; therefore chosen by consumers for the capability to copy the pages of bound documents such as books, magazines and product manuals (presumably text only). Inexplicable.SCANNING SOFTWARE-----------------An annoying thing about the Lexmark X75 scanning/copying software is that its window cannot be maximized to the fullsize of the monitor. The window remains stuck at an intermediate size because the icon in the upper RH corner of the window (for maximize) stays grayed out and unavailable to click. This makes it slower and less accurate to manually crop the previewed image, because you must work with a small image size. The Lexmark Photo Viewer software does not have this window maximization problem.SCANNING SPEED--------------Slo-o-o-ow. A 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" 300 bpi gray-scale image took 14 seconds to preview and then after I manually cropped the previewed image it took an aditional 16 seconds for scanning. Then, comes another delay after scanning is complete: for the automatic opening of the Lexmark Photo Viewer software that displays the image. On my new computer a 300 bpi gray-scanned image took about 17 seconds to appear *after* scanning was complete. Total time: 47 seconds. This file was saved as "low quality", resulting in size 249 KB.A 300 bpi color image of the same subject as the aforementioned gray-scanned one took a total of 90 seconds. This file was also saved as low quality, and was of size 373 KB.PRINTING--------Sharp print quality, but not very fast.Standard size paper sheets print fair, but...There must be a problem with Lexmark's driver version 4.0.950 (Nov. 2002) because when I attempted to print 2 custom size documents via Microsoft Word '97 (3 3/4" x 6 3/4" and 6" x 9"), the printing was offset 1 1/4" to the right of either of the custom paper sheet sizes. I tried repeatedly to get them printed correctly, but to no avail.The X75's adjustable paper width guide is *terrible*. Not only is it sticky, but its positioning is not very accurate; hard to locate it where you want it to be. Also, this adjustable guide, which is on the left side of the printer, is vertically misaligned with the fixed right-side guide, which is molded into the upright paper backrest. The result of this poor design is that a sheet can become rotated slightly if the adjustable guide is moved up against the sheet edge. This means skewed prints or jam-ups.Moreover, the machine's built-in paper alignment capability is practically nonexistant. It seems like the paper usually feeds crooked no matter how carefully the movable guide is adjusted.Furthermore, it cannot feed delicate sheets of paper such as those of note pads. I tried and failed a dozen times to print onto a delicate sheet of paper from an Office Select Writing Tablet pad (available at K-Mart). Conversely, I have no such problem with my Epson Stylus Color 850 printer, which is a 4-year-old model. Thus, you will not be able to print nice neat little invoices unless you can find relatively expensive small-sheet paper that is as heavy in weight as letter sized sheets. Oh well. I guess that's just another reason why the X75 is really a home machine; not a business machine.USB CABLE---------Costco was the only store that had the X75 packaged with a USB cable inside the box. Furthermore it was still priced US$10 less there than at 3 other stores where it was also for sale.CONCLUSION-----------Overall, I give it an average rating instead of below average; mainly due to its low price and neat, space saving design.OTHER USER REVIEWS------------------Numerous overrated reviews of this machine by users athttp://bizrate.com/marketplace/product_info/reviews__cat_id--420,prod_id--6600291,format--,de_id--371.htmlMore overrated user reviews of this machine athttp://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-2375165-418-20216667.html?tag=st.co.2375165-404-20216667.box.2375165-418-20216667Still more overrated user reviews of this machine athttp://www.pcmag.com/member_ratings/0,3041,s=1470&a;=30280,00.aspPROFESSIONAL REVIEWS---------------------Sally Wiener Grotta reviewed this machine athttp://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,480349,00.aspEric Grevstad reviewed this machine athttp://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/4526/1/Nigel Donnelly reviewed this machine athttp://www.vnunet.com/Products/Hardware/1136254Tom Mainelli reviewed this machine athttp://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,105209,00.asp
I've got a 55" Sony, and while I've replaced the bulb before, I had an extended warranty and just needed to take it to the store and they did it. That ended, and I had to replace the bulb. Repair shops charge like $300 or so (at least in my area), so I found a tutorial video online and ordered this lamp. Shipped fast, was in great condition, and got my tv up and running in less than 20 minutes. I should stock up on these things now that I think about it...
Installed by a pro today this box is hot found the best price on amazon would recomend to anyone fits custom
I have tried a number of comparable speakers and these are by far the best deal for your money. You will not find a better speaker for under three-hundredanywhere. The subwoofers pump out more bass than I've ever seen on a home speaker system. The bass is clear and tight like it should be. You don't hear the music, so much as you feel it. The dual tweeters produce good highs and do a good job keeping up with the subs as you increase the volume. Most larger speakers sound terrible at low volumes but these do not distort when underpowered. The 94 decible sensitivity is also a bonus, as i power these off of a normal 100 watt per channel reciever yet they still produce crystal clear tones at thunderous volumes. The construction is very sturdy and looks like it could withstand a tornado. The only beef I have with these speakers is that the metal grille keeps flyin off of the sub every time i pump it up really loud, but then again they look more badass with exposed subs anyways.
This was half the price of the new card. Installation was a pain. My PC would not recognize the card. After some searches and reading the Creative forums I tried downloading and installing the latest driver, which solved the problem. Now that it works it is great. Noticeably better sound than the onboard audio I had before. A great upgrade for the money. There is no reason to pay the price of a new (not refurbished) one.
Got a great deal on this through Amazon and love it! Very light, portable, easy to read, easy to use, with a clear screen. Phone interface is great, although the speaker is not amazing. Voice directions are a must and the range is wonderful. No problems with satellite tracking or alternative routes.Great product!
Besides being a giant, loud printer, it's lousy. Always pulling through too much paper, jamming itself, and the expensive ink lasts all of 2 weeks. This printer put me off of HP for good.
Works exactly as described for a reasonable price. I have other Tiffin filters for my film and my digital cameras. All work well for me.
TRENDnet USB to PS/2 Converter TU-PS2 (Blue)This item so far has been working just great on my windows 7 machine using my PS2 mouse and keyboard.No cons to mention it just simple does what it was designed to do.
I have been using a Garmin 195 GPS for flying for the past 4 years and have been really impressed. But when I acquired the Etrex Venture about a month ago (picked up used at Amazon at a great savings!)it is amazing the progress in electronics. When comparing the two units inside the house the Garmin 195 would never even get usable signal to navigate while the Venture would be ready to navigate in less than 30 seconds. The accuracy is incredible including the elevation readout which so far had been very consistent and I have been getting about 20 hours of battery life when in the &quot;Battery Saver&quot; mode which I am in 90 percent of the time. This is one of the easiest GPS to use, very &quot;user friendly&quot; and for people whose eyes are getting older the screen can be set up to show large numbers which is much appreciated even the backlight is bright! The unit works in every car I own with no problems, I wedge the unit in front of the speedometer on the Camry and Dodge pickup. It works on the front seat of a 90'Plymouth Acclaim. Make certain that you go to the Garmin website for the lastest software updates currently (2.29) the version I started out with was 2.20 vast improvements have been made to the unit. The new MapResource &quot;points of interest&quot; CD is a great addition to the versatility of the Venture adding cities, landmark and marine details that are not including in the original database. I thought that 1meg of memory would not be enough (do you ever have enough?)but found that it is sufficient for most needs. Living in the East bay of SF I have loaded the unit with all cities (most of northern and central california), businesses(which includes the address and phone number), landmarks and marine to cover from Richmond, ca to San Jose. I recommend Wolfe PC cable and 12 volt adapters with can be purchased on the net in lieu of the Garmin adapter cables. I highly recommend the Venture, however I would like the Etrex Vista but don't want to spend 3 times the price just for the moving map and 24meg of memory.
After reading the other reviews I decided to take a chance on these headphones. Was NOT disappointed! These are fantastic for tv viewing.Originally, I was thinking of purchasing a wireless/cordless headphone until I read reviews regarding noise feedback (interference from cordless phones, etc), changing/recharging batteries (could get quite costly), and that the wireless/cordless headphones tend to get quite warm on/around the ears (my cell phone does that and believe me it's not comfortable!).My number one reason for purchasing headphones was to be able to watch tv while my sick relative (who I care for 24/7 in my home) is resting or sleeping. These are just perfect!I needed the longer cord as the tv is by one wall and the sofa is directly across at the other wall. I was able to run the cord under the rug (thereby eliminating any concerns of tripping or running over it with a wheelchair or walker) and still had enough length left over to allow me to sit at either end of the sofa (that was a bonus I hadn't even considered when measuring).As to comfort...I discovered the headband on top is indeed lightly padded, another style offered on Amazon was not padded and customer feedback had said it was uncomfortable. This headband is quite comfortable (and adjustable on both sides).I used the headphones for a straight three hours the day I received them and had absolutely NO discomfort around the ears or head. I did discover that it's best for me to use only one side as these headphones block a lot of external sounds and I needed to keep one ear available to listen for calls from my relative (at least until he's fast asleep!).The switch on the cord allows you to choose stereo or mono and there's a volume control knob on the switch which is very good for convenience. (I have a separate volume control for the headphones on my tv setup so I set that high and then can adjust the volume through the headphones to my liking.)I highly recommend these headphones for first time users and even for those (like myself) who have used headphones in the past. The price is very good for this product and for the purpose that I purchased it for.
I purchased these about 2 months after purchasing a Creative Zen Touch. I had another Sony model of Bud-style earphones that kept coming out of my ear during workouts (or even when I would shift in my airline seat). Very annoying. While the MDR-EX81LP is not in the same league as the higher priced earphones, the sound is very clear and clean.I've found that I get a better fit by not placing the ear "hooks" behind my hear. Rather, by pressing the "hooks" against the outside of my ear, while rotating the buds into my ear, the earbuds seem to have a better seating in the outer ear canal which, in addition to giving better sound, actually does a great job of securing the earbuds to the ear when I am active (in the gym, walking, etc...).I would definitely recommend these to those who don't want to make the $100-$500 plunge into the proffessional range of earbuds but who also value excellent sound.
These speakers make my movies come alive. The bass fills the entire room. I highly recommend these speakers.
I bought this remote after my Sony stereo remote died and I broke my Sony DVD player remote. It worked with those two items right out of the box. After entering the appropriate codes, I got it to work with my VCR and TV as well (a Panasonic and a Toshiba). The learning function was very useful, and it wasn't hard to program at all. I spent less than an hour to get it all up and running, including teaching it some of the more obscure functions of my VCR. I liked it so much that I'm buying a second one for my family room TV and VCR.
This product really does work!! I was having a terrible time keeping by 12" Averatec notebook from overheating. the notebook has not overheated since using this product.
It is like original (poorly designed) supplied cable but it should have a better method of winding itself up for storage. This and the power cord BOTH need a much better method to wind themselves up for storage. Amazon did not do us travelers any favors, by not have these two cords be better traveling companions. It would be very slick if they got redesigned to wind up for storage and had the ends overlap each other to make a very tidy and compact unit. Since this cord has generic ends, I suggest that you look elsewhere for a self winding USB cable.
Some of the cons are bad user manual. It says charge the unit even though there is no internal battery. It has USB ports but no usb cable. There is charger for car but no power adapter if you need to take it home or so. I wish it came with at least those 2 accessories when you are paying 500 for this baby.However, the gps itself is really great. Inserted the sd card, plugged in the car charger and the unit was ON. It picked up signal immediately. 7 in screen is really great. Tried few addresses and got voice guided directions immediately. Even tried nearest gas station which worked nice. Took some wrong turns and it recalcuated new route instantly.I think it would be a great buy if you are looking nice GPS. I haven't exercised other features such as mp3 or video but I am really not intersted in them.
I just bought this case for my Panasonic Lumix TZ3 and the fit is perfect. I can put an extra SD card and an extra battery. I'm very pleased with the purchase.
I bought these because I saw excellent reviews from cnet and amazon. I was looking forward to finally finding in ear headphones that could deliver bass (most seem to be terrible at this). I put them on and after trying the different fitting sizes to ensure proper fit and sound, I have to say the bass is very loud and impressive for in ear headphones, and the fit is fairly comfortable. Unfortunately, those are the only good qualities. The rest of the sound spectrum is just horrible. Highs just sound garbled and muddy, mids are far too loud, and overall everything just sounds muffled. I tried playing them through my PC where I spent a considerable amount of time adjusting the graphic EQ, and eventually got them to almost sound tolerable, but even getting the right frequencies boosted it still sounded muddy across the spectrum.These might sound decent to someone used to cheap in ear headphones that just wants to listen to hip hop or rap, but DO NOT buy these for sound quality. I am going to try to return these. If I can't I'll probably give them away.
I bought one the Flip for my vacation to Jamica. For the price I had little expectations and figured I would make a quick video of the beach and never use the camera again. Turns out I would fall in love with the camera and never let it out of my sight.First off I am not a tech nerd. I can figure out how to turn my computer on and that is about it. This camera is so easy a monkey could use it. There is a button on the side for on off and a button to start recording. To delete something (which i end up doing all the time since I am always taping in antipaction of something great) is another button. To download is to simply hook up to the computer. Tech geeks I am sure can figure out how to edit and add sound effects i have never tried. The video is clear and pretty stable considering I am always moving when I am taping.I am ordering several for Christmas gifts and can honestly say that I think everyone will enjoy the Flip Video Camera.
Prompt delivery, if you have a micro SD car in the back of your eTRex, the back-cover that comes with this won't work. But! if you still have the screw on clip that fits on the original back-cover for belt, bike etc mounts then that clip fits this mount perfectly.No suction, screw on mount.Good.
No video quality difference was noticed between this and any other HDMI cable I've tested. Have had it for probably 6 months and still working fine. Good cheap alternative to buying in stores.
I've had this for a few days now and primarily use it with the threadmill. I use it with my iPAD so I can watch movies while exercising. I've had several other ones but this is the first I've gotten that's over the head and I must say what a difference it makes. It doesn't fall off at all and the earbuds stay inside your ears. It's also light wieght and comfortable in the ears. The side facing mics also help direct the sound into your ears. I used to max out the volume on my iPAD so I can somewhat hear the sound but with these I had to lower them a few notches. Really like them!
This antenna has served perfectly for my use in a pickup as I travel. Makes my cobra work and sound great. Attached by a magnet that does not move.
Good speakers for outdoor and for the price you cannot go wrong. They sound great and can be installed anywhere with assembly in the shipping
This is a reasonably good speaker system to upgrade the speakers that normally come with a new computer system. I had to replace this system purchased earlier due to an accident that disabled the remote on/off control. Since there apparently isn't any replacement available for a non-functioning control, be careful or you will have a system that is totally disabled.
Love this camera and the seller was right on top of things even hooked me up with an extra battery. I would purchase from him again.
PROS: Full featured for a home theatre system (96KHz 24 bit D/A converter, Dolby Digital, DTS, optical output, component video output), nice price, EXCELLENT image and sound quality, beats other DVDs I've seen on these fields, nice face, LED panel can be turned off, lots of programming possibilities for those addicted to this (not my case, I'm confortable with viewing and hearing its quality). CONS: Remote doesn't have the best layout, may not be compatible with Pioneer's DVD R/RW. With the DV 414, Pioneer has proven that although quality has a price, it doesn't need to be above US$ 300. Bought mine on December 1999 and couldn't be happier, specially considering its price/features/performance/quality. If you like movies and are budget conscious, I can only but recommend the DV 414.
A good replacement to the original. I still have my original strap, but I needed something with a quick disconnect. And this does the trick perfectly. The clips are quite solid too. I tested it with a 15 lbs bag first, and it held, without any signs of giving. The pad is fairly comfortable as well. And the pouch for 2 SD cards is quite convenient. The only thing that would improve it would be a pouch for a spare battery.
I came to know this product from a colleague and immediately liked it. I have been using it and carrying it in my pocket with my keys for two months and have no problem with it. The USB 2.0 interface makes it quite fast to trasfer data. The 256 MB is more than enough for most daily uses. Now I can carry pictures, unfinished papers, and presentation slides around. And when I go to a meeting to give a presentation, I do not need to carry a laptop, just borrow one from the last speaker and plug this in. What a convenience!
The first speaker came broken, I first called the manufacture but they wanted me to ship it at my cost for repair, that was not acceptable. I then called Amazon and you took the item back promptly.When I tried to have replacement shipped I was informed the price had increased and I would have to pay the difference, since this is the speaker my wife wanted I was forced to pay the increased price. I am not happy with this tansaction.
This cable is a "EXCELLENT!" choice if you have a 120hz LCD-LED, it's a great deal to buy this cable. It brings out this HD in video clips of up coming movies and games, and perheps your graphic card you have for you computer.
We ordered this universal remote based on the salesman at our local Best Buy saying it was a must-have for our home theatre room... it would be if we could get it working. My husband has been trying for three weeks to get all of the information loaded to get it to work, but so far, no luck. One of the problems is that we are trying to get it to synch up 2 video game players, a DVD, a receiver, a projector, a Cable Box and a DVR... if the computer was in the same room with all of the equipment it might be easier. You have to tell the remote exactly what it needs to do for every function that you want it to perform. My husband has called Logitech a few times for assistance, but it is just going to take time... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Would be a 5 except that the screen no longer works! This is 8 months old, not heavily used! No idea why, but there are quite a few of us who either have defective product or are too dumb to fix it becaues we all have the same black screen. You can search their website to verify! And i have not even posted anything there! Music plays, can't see a thing. It's a flash so it should be durable. NO IDEA. Creative charges 25$ non refundable just to look at it despite that it is clearly an issue that occurs more than rarely. They also cover ONLY parts/hardware for one year... Guess I never thought I'd have to deal with this nonsense buying a Flash Player! Not sure what will happen but looks like I'm out a 140$. Unless i want to gamble. Will keep y'all posted! I'm hoping that Creative Labs can help. Costs 13 bucks to actually talk with someone so will be awaiting email!\Hi Robin.Thank you for contacting Creative support about the V Plus.I understand from your email that the screen is no longer working and you have been offered the opportunity to have it sent in to be taken care of.I can understand not wanting to have to pay money for labor and repairs because who would want to pay for something if they didn't have to.It is your choice to take advantage of the opportunity to have the player sent in. At this point you have not provided the information needed to start the RMA process. I will not be able to waive the labor fee for you since this appears to be the first time you have needed to have the product sent in.
Length:: 1:27 MinsI purchased this case for my Casio Exilim EX-FH100 high speed point and shoot camera. As you can see from my video review, the case is a bit snug for this camera and it may not be practical for storing spare memory cards.
Well not alot to say on this. I bought this to connect my Roku box to my router since they are only about 2 feet apart.Its thin and not the best quality, but it works great. Snagless means that the ends are protected from being snapped offwhile feeding the cord through holes or openings in your desk or entertainment center. IT WORKS...and well thats what matters most. So my opinion, to run an ethernet cord to a short distance, you can't get a better value.
This antenna has greatly improved the reception in my colonial style home. The antenna and router are located in an upstairs corner bedroom. Before installing the antenna I was getting "fair" reception and poor reception in my basement. After installation (very easy) I am getting "excellent" reception in all rooms of the house and "good" reception in my basement. I mounted my antenna on the wall just above the router. Four stars, because the cable is relatively short (3').
This is my second cooling pad and it is now my favorite. The other one I bought does not have the lower lip which holds the laptop in place so it always jiggles a little bit as I type. This one keeps the laptop snuggly in place so there is a more solid feel to it. It accomodates my large 17" notebook too.
These piece of hardware is AMAZING. Been using them for a while and I haven't had any problems. Well done Kingston!Yayo.
Works just like the original one. When I lose this one, I will most likely order another one from the same vendor.
After downloading songs, listening to the device for a few minutes, and shutting it off, the device has not worked for me since. I have tried everything and it just won't work. I have reset it and it still will not work. I am very disappointed. This was a Christmas gift to me. I have wanted an MP3 for so long and my husband scrounged up some money to buy this for me and I can't even use it. Do not buy this garbage.
I just took this unit on a 5000 mile road trip from Chicago to San Antonio, to Phoenix and back. The unit was worth the price, especially for finding routes off the interstate system.The GPS was almost always very precise. Sometimes it would suddenly place me a couple hundred feet away and give me instructions for getting back to where I already was. The voice directions used the word "yards" when it should have said "feet". The POI database was often incorrect. It would tell me that I had reached my destination when it had actually put me in the middle of nowhere. Gas stations would turn out to be closed down and new ones wouldn't show up. In some areas, POIs are about a half mile off.The PC software did not work with the device, so I could not set-up itineraries in advance of the trip. When I returned home, I saw that the program update was available, which included the fix. Now, if only the POI database were updated and the units fixed in the dialogue, the product would rate 5 stars.
Just to let you know that I'm very satisfy with this product.The arrival of this item was amazing.More then happy all around.
If you love the color blue, then you will love this product. Its still see through so you can see the keys just fine and it protects the keyboard. Its also very easy to clean. Highly recommend!
This is the best PC speaker system I've used. There are better-sounding (and more expensive) PC speakers, not one full of features as this one. It allows you to set up a Dolby Digital movie system on your PC while also taking care of your other needs such as computer games. The package includes a Dolby Digital decoder that also serves as amplifier for all six speakers. It has an S/PDIF input for your Dolby Digital source, front and rear analog inputs (RCA plugs) for your four-channel sound card analog outputs, DIN input for your sound card's digital output, and a subwooder pre-out if you choose to use a third-party subwoofer. The subwoofer speaker it includes does sound a bit weak, since the power rating of the amplifer is laughably low compared to standalone receivers: 20W for center, 7W each for the 4 satellites, 22W for the subwoofer. But for a PC user, who sits close to the speakers, the low power is sufficent to give out amazing sound quality. The Dolby Digital sound from DVD movies is also terrific. Despite the subwoofer's weakness, the other 5 speakers give amazingly sharp, clear sounds. This is, I guess, a cheap alternative to an actual home theater system that would cost thousands. And its ability to adapt to both movie-watching and computer gaming is a great feature for some to have.
this is the second star filter i have ordered and my recent onen was garbage, images are very blury and what i recieved is not a tiffen. this item went into trash and my money similar
The c series of Sansa players are pretty great. The native controls are easy to work with and navigate, there is a SD slot for expansion, the player is amall, and the battery lasts a long time. Add Rockbox, and the player gets even better. My player ended up being a dud. After a few months of use, the headphone jack stopped transmitting sound to the left ear. This is not normal, as I have owned a few other sansa players, and they have all been pretty durable, looks like I got a bad one.
Works great. Had low signal on 2nd floor of well built house without it. Main router is on first floor on far side of house.After installing antennas, signal strength is excellent.
This book left me with a bad feeling. It is well written and I found myself reflecting on insights it offered about people in general. However, I didnt like the characters. San Francisco is the setting and its intertwined in the plot (not really a plot but rather a snap shot of many peoples lives). All the characters are smart, good looking and living in the moment without any regard for other people. They are happiest in each others company partying and druging. They want what they cant have and dont achieve anything. Is Otto saying this is how we all are or just this particular click of friends, I am not sure but I didnt find myself identifying or liking any of them. In spite of my lack of interest for the characters, I did finish it and I admire the author's writting style and talent.
They advertsied this for $128.91 and free shipping. I waited two months for it to arrive. The week it was supposed to be here, I got a delay notice. I accepted and decided to wait. A week later, they cancelled my order. Now the substitution is twice the price of the one I originally ordered.
I used this microphone for a couple years without a problem at all, good sound quality, price not to high. But the narrow neck at the bottom of the microphone stock where it attaches to the silver base is very thin and can easily be broken. This happened to my microphone about a year or so ago. It still functions okay but it just lyes on my desk.Overall a very nice microphone just be gentile with it.
I purchase this on Ebay and the video card is what I need for 1920 X 1200 for new LCD Monitor! It must have been a earlier model since the fan blades were clear, thinly finned.It was killing me with the fan hooked up! It was unbearable. It was such a high pitch; you can hear it through the music I was playing through iTunes.After a couple of weeks; I just unplug the fan. I only use the computer for surfing and it made a lot of difference in my environment. First, try to cover the fan and muffed the pitch but did no good it just made it higher/worse. Finally, I have just unplugged it. I will see if it affects the video card. There are two medium fans at the front of my computer and so I hoping that it will be adequate to cool the video adopter. If not; I have nothing to loose. My health is more important.I see the pictures above and it shows a large heat sink in first two and a curved fan in the latter pictures. I think either of them will work fine for the buyer. I guess I should of purchase it through Amazon but I was not thinking. I learn my lesson the hard way!Well it been months after; and the graphics card has failed and it also recked my sound card too! I read up on my built-in graphics from Intel and it does do the high resolution and replace my sound card with an Creative Labs 24 bit card for around $80 plus sales tax. Of course, I purchased it new and locally, making sure I could return it for 30 days before purchasing it! I am kind of scare to buy cards now since my Ebay incident!
I got these as a birthday present and once installed, found their performance was exactly as I had hoped they would be. Several guests at a subsequent outdoor party noted how much they appreciated the background music, and those who wanted to sat nearby clearly enjoying the music. It'll also be nice to have music while we enjoy our pool area from now on.I ran the cables from the speakers to my indoor stereo so I could have the same music inside and out, and as a result, it should be noted for anyone considering doing the same that you might want to wire in a manner that would allow you to disconnect them if you are showing something in surround sound, or enjoying music indoors so that your neighbors won't have to listen in to the fun.The speakers work very well, and their waterproof design will see them last us for quite a few future events- well worth it!
The Nano is very nice however it does not hold as many songs as promoted nor does it keep the charge as long as they say.. My son LOVES the Nano, it is small and has a good size screen. Amazon had the best price.I also bought the iPod Dock that was recommended and found out it is not necessary.
We compared the Canon SD600, SD630 & SD700 and found the SD700 to be the way to go. The features and as we later found the performance of the SD700 were worth the extra dollars.
I normally don't enter reviews even though I should. Because people should get the credit they deserve as I was very please with this product and the speed it got here.
This player is amazing.. Plays almost everything you can download from the internet. DIVX Quality was near perfect with Dolby Surround n Stereo. Best feature i liked was the USB Support.. So if you buy something online and download it as MPEG4 or any format as a matter of fact (not Real etc of course).. Don't need to burn a DVD.. Just move it to a USB drive and hook it on.. Browse the movie via the remote and here you go.. No frame refreh problems.. no flaky picture.. almost perfect.. If you buy it now.. you will get the latest firmware.. if you don't have the latest download it off Philips USA support website.. Even an IPOD hooked with the USB dongle works.. just browse to the iTunes Music folder and there you have it.. all the MP3 with ID3 tags.. i definitely recommed it for the proce.. even though i got a decent deal at Circuit City during Black Friday shooping...
This is a nice bag. However the handles are the weak point of this bag. Mine are fraying, and tearing, and have almost come apart. The bag itself is in great shape and I take care of it. The handles are a poor design from the get go. I am currently returning the bad to Targus for repair replacement. I am hoping they stand by their product. Again, I like the bag - but the handles are just not durable.
best micro hard drive player on the market in my opinion. i wouldnt buy anything from iriver though. they brag about how their products are updateable by firmware, but they release no firmware updates, also , when the battery goes in 2-3 years time iriver told me , after many many ignored e mails, they dont replace the batteries for the igp-100. the company is interested in nothing only money, not respect from their customers. if they listened to their customers they would see that their current way of treating us makes us move to the ipod or creative players. if they listened , and took our opinions into account they would have customers back again and again. i wont buy anything from them again. when everyone starts this( and most will) they will go bust and they can blame no body only themselves. back to topic though . terriffic player. pity the random play isnt exactly random. lovely size , nice software, good sound, get better headphones, the supplied ones are useless. iriver keep making good products, but get your act together in the area of support and customer relations
Works great! I have no problems at all. Set up was easy. I am not tied to my desk anymore! I love it. Well worth every penny!
I've had this remote for a month now and really like it. It didn't set up very fast and took a number of tries to get the macros right for turning on the TV and switching input devices, but once it was set it's been great. My kids are 12 and 15 and are thankful for the remote. They don't have to ask for my help to play video games or watch a DVD anymore.A few particular features I like about the remote:1. The keys for the most part are backlit and when you move the remote the display and backlight are activated, you don't have to push a button.2. It is rechargable. I hate having to replace batteries every few months. It lasts almost a week on one charge... but I put it on the charger after about 3 or 4 days. I don't want to chance being without this baby.3. It will learn commands from my other remotes. This was very helpful when setting up the macro for switching TV inputs. Even tho I put the TV make and model in it didn't know how to switch from SAT input to DVD input without a little learning. This all depends on your TV. Mine is a Mitsubishi WD-65733. I also had to tell it what the inputs were called and which ones were listed in what order. Beware... I think it was case sensitive in setup.4. If you want to go into the advanced features of one of your devices without using the macros to do what you want to do you can still do that. Just a double click of a button and you can set the surround sound on your stereo receiver or modify the night display on your DVD player... and so on.5. It controlls my HD DVR from DirectTV so I can still FWD,RWD, pause, and record without any problems. It does everything the remote for the device did.6. You can upload your own photos to the remote and set them as the background in the display.What I don't like???There are really only two things I would change about it and that's the feel of the buttons and the ease of setup. Some buttons are very small and they're hard plastic. Some remotes have the nice big rubber buttons and for some people they really like those. I don't know how you could make it easier but I did have to get it to learn a few commands from my TV remote. Some people just aren't into computers and electronics much and could get frustrated by this.Over all, this is one sweet remote. My friends are jealous when they come over. A co-worker went out and had to buy the same one because he liked it so much. I highly recommend it.
I received my SmartShopper as a Christmas gift from my family. I'm known for making lists for just about everything, so this was a perfect gift for me. While the pre-loaded library has most regular items, there are many things it doesn't have that I buy on a regular basis... so I started adding items... and after adding approx. 30 items, the message "library full" was displayed. I started deleting items I didn't want in the pre-loaded library thinking that I'd be able to add more custom entries... and after deleting approximately 20 items, I still couldn't add anything. I phoned their customer service rep who was puzzled as well. After my issue was escalated to another rep, I was told that there was nothing wrong with my unit... there was a limit to the number of entries I could add (although the literature doesn't say that), and she was willing to upgrade the memory in my unit for no cost that would allow me to add up to 500 new entries... I just had to pay shipping to get it there. She also offered me another option, which was to pay an additional $29 to get some additional features: Create 2 separate and custom named lists, add new categories, change existing category names, change the category print order, etc. These were features I had wished I had already, so I opted for that option (which included the upgraded memory too). I sent the item on a Thursday, and received it the following Wednesday just as she promsied. While I wish I hadn't had the issues, I really do enjoy the convenience, as does my family.Re: the voice recognition feature... it recognizes words about 70% of the time... when adding items, it recognizes letters about 50% of the time unless you're in a very quiet space (which the literature states).It's very convenient, and I think I'm going to really enjoy using it, especially with the upgraded features. I hope it holds up well with no more surprises.
If you own the XT or 20D, this is the perfect walk around lens! It doesn't get particularly wide and it doesn't zoom very large, but with the 1.6x crop factor, the zoom is better than expected. Imaging is clear and precise and the image stabilization feature is fantastic. The macro function isn't overly impressive, but it's solid. Other lenses will focus much closer, but this isn't meant to be a specialty lens. It's a jack of all trades lens that excels at everything it was designed for. You simply can't go wrong with this lens.
I use this keyboard at home, it is really nice but the space bar is very hard, (some time you miss spaces when type real fast) I don't know if it is a miss production or these all have the same problem.As far as shape and look it looks real nice and very comfortable to type (personal preference).I like the functions keys, volume control and so... it does worth what I have payed for, even it worth more then that I guess.I don't recommend with the space bar problem, other then that go for it....
Why doesn't Sony supply this earphone with its armband radios? The sound is far superior to the stock earphones and the cord is much more durable. The stock one broke easily.
This item is great. I have hearing loss and this helps me hear TV without having it up too loud
you can't beat the price, and I replaced the brand name cable from wallmart, which cost $24.95 for your hdmi that cost $2.95 and free shipping. And the picture quality and sound wih your hdmi cable is just as good.
I've heard these are good but I'm not really sure, because I never received this item. But, I did get a refund. The reason I never received it, was because I ordered it whilst on holiday in Florida, expecting it to be deivered to the sub-division I was staying on, Watersong Davenport. But, after a week I enquired at Davenport Post Office, and was told that USPS did not deliver to Watersong. Something to do with the property developer not giving permission. I had no option but to report the item undelivered. The item was returned to sender, and Amazon refunded me. On the bright side due to the dollar/pound rate fall I made 10 quid!!
Found Item In Catalog along with its little brother #55.Chose the "better" because of Amazon's price ! Delivered in 2 days !Out of box plays great sound....until I played the new DVD Spiderman 2.The machine said...DISC ERROR.this latest model DVD player wouldn't play any NEW DVDs. Still in Shop awaiting Toshiba part delivery after three weeks!Contacted Toshiba on many occasions,I was lied to over and over,I wonder if it will ever work.........So far,I had it two days and the SHOP has had it three weeks,Do you suppose I will get it back by the time that the cheap 90 day labor warranty is up?
I first borrowed this product from a friend and realized how handy it can be. I then bought one online, and have loved it. It is very easy to plug into the bottom of your iPod and it automatically opens everything you need to start recording. I love not having to install more software. The sound files also easily transfer to your iTunes to listen to, upload, etc. When the person being recorded is in close range, the sound quality is pretty good. For long distance, the recording becomes fuzzy. This product is lightweight, easily transportable, and amazing! I would recommend this to anyone completing interviews or recording close-range.
After reading other reviews I bought a pair for star gazing with grandkids. We tried them out today during the day and they are crisp and very clear. Am going to order two more pair.
This router is pretty good and sent signal to my Microsoft USB wireless receiver with no problem after setup. It provides strong signal all the time with either 64bit or 128 bit WEP security. It works together with Mircosoft products with no compatibility problem. But, the setup take a while to figure out how to load the setup wizard. The CD disc come with the package is useless. At the beginning, I thought it is a driver and will automatic start the setup afte you put the disc in the cdrom. Wrong! the disc just a manuel. You have to open up the web broswer to type a http address to start the setup wizard on you web broswer. It comfused a lot of people. Except this, everything is very smoothly in the setup. Nice product. Remember read the instruction before start the setup. My DSL speed is more than 100 Mbps, so I have no problem on the defaut setting. One of the review below mention about you have to set it back to 10 Mbps, If you need to do this, it means your DSL connection speed is slow. You should upgrade a little more speed.
I bought this cable from SF Planet back in 2008 and hooked it up to my ps3 and HDTV. It worked and is still working after more than two years. I've tried it with a 720p and a 1080p TV and it worked for both. Some people say that the cables from Eforcity have problems with 1080p. I actually just ordered one from them, and I will write more when I get that cable and get it tested.
I LOOKED AT WAL MART FOR OTHER HDMI CABLES AND THEY WERE WAY TO EXPENSIVE SO I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THESE CABLES LESS THAN $3 AND AS SOON AS I HOOKED UP MY HDTV WITH THEM IT MADE THE PICTURE LOOK GREAT SO I WOULD RECOMMEND THESE CABLES AS A LOW COST WAY TO MAKE YOUR HD TV LOOK LIKE IT SHOULD...THANKS
I bought these speekers from Acoustic Sound Design through Amazon and I am happy with the product and the service I recieved from both company's. I made my purchase based on the reviews on Amazon, these speekers replaced a pair of Accoustic Research speekers that were 15 years old, watching my old DVD's with the Quintet II is like watching them for the first time, I don't have a sub now but will get one eventually. My family room is 15 x 17 and these speekers fill the room with volume to spare.
It's just great, they have a lot of features....it's the best motherboard i've seen!
I really love the look of this 100 inch movie screen. It was very easy to mount.
Mouse is great and works on all surfaces. USB receiver sticks out and there is a high probability that you might be damagingit if you are not very careful. I damaged it in 2 weeks. May be logitech should have designed it with a flexible material so that it bends.
Outstanding piece of equipment. Only slight negative is low volume when using without headphones. I purchased it for a friend who'd just had major surgery and she found it amazing and effortless to use. Highly recommend.
The first one didn't work, so i returned it for another. The second one broke in a week!
I've used this card for years now without any issues and so I would recommend it to anyone that is in need.
Excellent machine,albeit noisy and costly to maintain. I highly recommend this all in one. Downside is not Mac compatible.
I will not address photographic quality because I believe that it is very good, but I was confronted with a significant, in my opinion, constructional defect. Namely, I found the CF card door being very flimsy. My camera was in my leather bag, but under what I consider a very small impact, the CF card door cracked. So, think twice before buying this camera, especially if you have young children around!
I can't say enough about this product. I will definitely buy more of these for all of my lan jobs.
I was a little skeptical to buy this particular product at first because all the other crimping tools I pitted it against were so much more expensive. It reviewed well so I gave it a shot. Upon opening the package, the weight of this tool is comforting and does not feel flimsy, but rather it feels sturdy. I have only crimped rj45 on this tool so far but I'm sure rj11 would perform just as well. The stripping blades are sharp and pretty much as a whole accomplishes all that you would need in the process of re-terminating a cable run like a cat5.I am extremely happy with this crimping tool and purchasing it has been a long time coming. Being able to do this and not have to go and buy new cables however cheap opens new doors for me personally, and anyone who is in IT or on the outskirts of the profession like myself should know how to do this, and this tool definitely gets the job done.Highly recommended!
Pros: This is one of the best eSATA 3.5" enclosures on the market. Active cooling is a very nice feature since all 3.5" drives tend to get very warm and thus short lifetime. This enclosure keeps the drive cool (even cooler than my P180 Antec case's lower HDD chamber). It is not silent but reasonably quiet. I have a 7200.11 1TB inside, which hits top speed >100MB/s and avg 85MB/s. Its eSATA port also provides all SMART information, making the drive as if it is just internally installed, unlike Seagate FreeagentPro's poor implementation.Cons: There may be some SATA2 compatibility issue. My Hitachi 7K1000 does not have the SATA1 jumper and get horrible write performance in the enclosure, about 5MB/s.
This is a very good choice for a smaller LCD television.Picture is terrific, both tuners are sensitive and quiet, price is right but, yes, the remote makes only a good door stop. But there is hope!Logitech makes a wonderful remote called the Logitech Harmony 880 remote. Actually they make a number of them that one programs through their website usung your computer and a plug in cord to the remote.You tell the Logitech site just what products you own and they program the remote in real time. It will even control your gas fireplace! (providing it is remote controlled, of course).And yes, they will control any model of ViewSonic television. This remote will reduce a five step selection on the VS remote to just one! Can't speak highly enough about the Harmony remotes. If you think about it, if Viewsonic produces a code that works with their televisions, the code is available and Logitech did the research to find it.So, couple a Harmony remote with this ViewSonic 3760 and you'll be quite pleased.
An excellent product, the PC remains safe, good performance of the battery. I highly recommend not only this product but the brand itself.Un producto excelente, mantiene seguro la PC, buenas prestaciones de la bateria. Lo recomiendo ampliamente no solo este producto sino a la marca en si.
These are great for photos and coupons. They are strong and take a lot of wear and tear. I would definitely recommend this product.
Delivered in reasonable time, cheap protecton from scratches, looks OK. Somewhat of a pain to operate.
This system seemed like a bargain and worked just fine for about 6 months but then the player had trouble syncing audio with video, would get stuck loading discs and have to be reset and now, after only about 18 months of occasional use, the front display (the little LCD screen) has gone out. Everything seems to work well enough but it's anyone's guess what function you're on since the screen doesn't display anymore. Hate to chuck it but there seems to be no solid answer as to how to fix it on any website I've searched. Too bad; I thought Samsung made better stuff than that.
This is a nice hairdryer that works very well and is quiet. The hook attachment to keep the cord off the counter is very handy. The only thing that is negative is the nightlight is very bright and Aqua colored so it really lights up the room. It would be nice if it had a light sensitve switch to turn it off during the day or when the room lights are on, but for the price that might be asking too much.
I had a harrowing time looking for a good wireless router to set up our wireless home network. We have 2 laptops. I had previously good experience with D-Link and so was leaning towards that. But I couldn't find any decent D-Link products within affordable range and nice reviews here on Amazon.So ultimately I went for this Linksys product after reading a lot of reviews here and spending hours on research; and despite reservations I had, this thing was pretty easy to set up and was a GO! in about 15 minutes. I followed all the steps as listed in its instruction brochure, selected DHCP server, configured settings from their router-address website and that was it! Its been a smooth sail ever since. I did get 24 mbps connection sometimes so I raised it from the floor level to about a TV-Stand's height and that resolved the issue.Its definitely a nice product and I would recommend it.
Iv owned this sub for 1 month now and it has satisfied my needs for the the bottom end of my stereo. I have it hooked up to an alpine 300 watt 2 channel amp bridged and hooked the sub coils up is series for an 8ohm circuit. Sounds good for rock and death metal but flat out beats to rap. I bought it to replace my jlw0 10 so it's sitting in the ported box the shop hooked me up with. Also I'm basing my experience with this sub in an extended cab ford ranger so... Interperate how you like
Received promptly. Battery holds a charge very well. I am on the phone all the time and it holds the charge 2-3 days.
Es un art&iacute;culo espectacular, el sonido es n&iacute;tido y de gran calidad.. Estoy muy contento con los productos de Amazon
This was recommended by the website with the arm extension and the mounting bracket, but I still don't understand the use for this. It was not necessary for mounting our video camera to our sound booth.Maybe you'll have better luck.P.S. This shoe is really small so it can only have limited application but I'm still scratching my head as to why it was recommended. For our needs... it was not needed.
I got this on one of their daily deals and it holds up quite well.it has 16 of the disc pockets on the case and the rest in removable sleeves.
If you're an event photographer using Nikon DSLRs, it's a good idea to have at least three batteries. I don't think I've ever used up all three in one event, but it's never a bad idea to have extras on hand. They come in handy for long hikes such as Yosemite, too.Scenic Photography Using Examples From The California Central Coast: A Visual Guide To The Central Coast And Digital PhotographyVisual Guide to the Wineries and Hotels of the Central Coast: with the Photography of John CrippenAnimal Portraits With The Digital Photography Of John Crippen: Learning Photography With Animals
Very cool product ,not so heavy as I expected with a fine neck strap that doesn't irritate the skin .This is the best Binoculars at this price
Garmin's first-generation eTrex Vista was my third handheld GPS, after a Magellan Explorist 200 and a Garmin Geko, and was by far my favorite of the three. Ability to upload topographic maps and waypoints by the hundreds, and a magnetic compass which can show direction even when you're not moving, make this a great geocaching tool. While I never purchased the available detailed road maps, the included base map shows towns and major highways, and was more than enough on cross-country drives to estimate times of arrival -- "Can we make it to Austin by evening, or should we look for a place to stay now?" Made my trip much happier.I'd give the Vista five stars, but honestly it is a somewhat dated product. You'll need an adapter to connect it to a USB port, and it doesn't have the higher sensitivity of newer GPS units. But for the right price, this is a great option for a hiker, geocacher, or interstate driver.
Let there be no mistake: this is the lens that comes with the 20D kit. I don't know about the digital Rebel, but I have purchased the 20D, and this is the lens that came with it. I'm fairly satisfied with it thus far, but I would be more inclined to pick up one of the L-series lenses instead as the glass is of noteably higher quality. I do admit that I am not a professional still photographer, but like to think that as a trained and experienced videographer I have fairly good judgement regarding picture quality.
I ordered this router after two other failed attempts with other vendors products. It performed solidly out of the box and has easy to use wizards and other tools to properly configure security and the like.I opted out of the wizards and used the manual configuration tools and was impressed by the variety of choices I can make. I hooked up my 4 different wirless devices that operate on various channels (b,g and n) and all of them worked perfectly. Wirless speed (especially on the n) is excellent from my Dell 9400 running an embedded Intel wireless card.An update of the firmware from D-Link's site only added new features and functionality.
This is a very elegant and well-made ALL LEATHER Camera Case for your Fuji F30 and presumably, F20. It has nice stitching and is DARK CHOCOLATE BROWN / ESPRESSO in Color. I gave it 4 stars because it is not quite as "slim" as it could be - it could be a tad more "form-fitting" IMHO. Contrary to the other reviewer, it is much bulkier than my neosprene case I was using but again, its elegance will set it apart. Second, the magnetic enclosure doesn't seem quite as "strong" as I would like. Overall, I'm pleased but just realize it DOES ADD BULK ! And it does NOT come with a wrist strap!
When I get home I drop all my battery-powered devices into various chargers on a desk near the front door--but my iPod I have to carry downstairs and plug up to my PC running iTunes. I also have to leave myself clues (like the empty holster on top of my laptop) to remind me to go get it in the morning. This incredibly nifty gadget lets me just drop the iPod into an 802.11 wireless dock and synch it from a floor away. The instructions have a lot of steps but nothing worse than many 802.11 interfaces I've seen on laptops and they're clear and annotated with graphics. There's also an insert in the box offering live technical support although I didn't need it. I could wish it were a little cheaper but it's going to save me a lot of running up and down stairs; not to mention the "Oh &lt;expletive deleted>!" moments when I realize I've left my iPod home. So I'm happy.
I'm not one to spend money to organize or reduce clutter but these inserts do both very well. It took time to put all of my CDs into the sleeves (because I'm anal and had to put the side label into the sleeve which took time but helped with organizing). Now my collections of CDs takes up 1/4 of a drawer instead of overflowing everywhere. I also put the old CD cases in the recycling bin and the city took them. Or you can take them to the thrift store maybe?Oh, and be sure to buy the 25-packs (not the 100/50) as they are much cheaper. Don't fall for the quantity marketing...
the ad said OEM ipod earbuds headphones and the picture looks like the real thing. they looked more like the real thing than some of the other ones offered on Amazon, but when I received the earbuds I thought the cord was a little long. so I barrowed a friend's pair of REAL earbuds and compared the two. four(could be more) things that I found wrong were...1)the cord was indeed about 2in longer, 2)the place where the cord splits into two and enters the actually earbud piece in the ear is longer than the REAL thing, 3)the speaker in each earbud is different than the REAL thing, 4)there is no sliding piece on the headphones that lengthens and shortens the earpieces. it was a close replica of the REAL OEM ipod earbuds, but upon closer examination, NOT the real thing.
I was very satisfied by this product. it fitted the batery model i wanted and works perfectly.
the cartridges are ok, ink does not last very long. I printed 50 pages, manual duplex, draft mode and I started getting faded color bars.Not the supplers fault, just don't trust reviews, re-manufactured are not as good as orgninal.
I bought this radio because I loved the way it looked and I had been wanting one since I first saw them. Since I have purchased other Crosley items over the years and have been for the most part satisfied with their products, I was rather disappointed with this item. I will admit, it's a beautiful radio, looks great! The CD works just fine, too. BUT....this is a RADIO after all, and that is why I purchased it. The reception on this radio is absolutely TERRIBLE! The stations drift frequently, which is rather annoying. (BTW, it does have nice sound if you can get it to "lock on" to a certain station. Good Luck).The so-called "FM antennae" is nothing but a little black wire which comes out of the back of the unit. I would have thought that with all the advances in electronic devices, they could have come up with something better than this little crappy wire. Well, these "Antennas" were on table/desk radios 20 years ago, and they didn't work then and they still are worthless! I talked to an engineer friend that works at a local radio station and asked his advice if there was anything I could do to improve reception. He made several suggestions: Move it closer to a window (did that), attach an external antenna to it (I bought one of those wire "T" antennas, and had a friend solder it onto the little crappy wire. Improved a little, but not much. Since there is no jack on the back of the radio, I can't get a better, upscale antenna that could simply plugged into the jack.) I have a friend who is rather handy with electronic devices, and he offered to install a jack for me. Which I might do.) Kind of a pain in the butt.I live in the Chicago suburbs, so the radio stations here are not some low-watt weak stations.Anyway, I have an older, smaller, cheapo table radio that I put on my desk to replace this one, and lo and behold, the stations come in strong and clear, no drifting, nothing! Great reception. This one doesn't even have a crappy black wire on it!!I did attempt several times to contact Crosley for some advice or suggestions, but surprise, surprise, never heard a thing from them! (e-mail, phone calls, etc.)So, if you want a radio that LOOKS nice, this is the one. However, if you want a nice looking radio that has nice reception, avoid this one like the plague.I was rather disappointed in it. Now I'm looking for something else. I want to get an antique/vintage style because that is how my home is decorated.**sigh**
I wanted a combination DVD/VCR player. This object turns out to also be a VTR, which is okay. The instructions are printed insmall type and are distributed across the pages like acommentary on the Talmud--read a box here, turn the page 90degrees, read another box, turn the page again, etc. They aremajorly unreadable. So, unless you've owned one of thesebefore and can intuit how to work it, don't expect much fromit. It's a little taller than the average such box, so measurethe space in which you plan to put it. I had to do somechiseling out of the underside of a wooden shelf to fit thebox in. The Amazon web site does not give dimensions for the object.
I received the merchandise on time as promised in excellent (new) condition. Thank you.
all I can say is WOW !!! I did not realise how much heat was coming off my "Gateway"...I don't hear it at all (Always on high)I did notice that it seams to run better at the lower temp...No longer have "Cramps" when running email & gaming at the same time...& the price, @ $25.06 (gift cards for the $25) it only cost me $.06 & the shipping was free...Definatly recomend to all lap-top users...
I previously purchased a different brand that was 30 feet long and it did not work correctly. But this one works Perfectly not only can this one extend your usb connection for 16 feet by it self but on top of that you can add another 15 feet of length with normal extenders. This usb extension cable also worked for my Kinect and to charge phones and ipods (through the pc not the power outlet)
Its easy asy to use. You can choose any frequency. It works great.
Very well made nice product. I would highly recommend to professionals..Has a nice grip and works fine. My friends are impressed with the price .
I use the cable to connect my Panasonic DVD-S97S DVD player to my Samsung 32'' LN-S3252 LCD TV. I get an excellent picture.
Frpm what I can tell these sound OK, but I can't really hear past the crackling from the short in the cheap cord. Just don't push the volume past 2 or the bass clips.Be careful when you pick them up, the ear pieces fall off every time you pick them up and you will start thinking the thin thread of cheap cord holding them together is going to rip apart, making them unusable.
If your lease forbids you from drilling holes for coaxial cables, this coupler is apparently the only game in town. I have it bringing in the signal from an OTA antenna on my patio through my sliding glass door. Once attached to the molding of the door - there's a strip of double-sided tape - it allows the door to close securely. I tried using a flat coax cable before buying this and the flat cable was too stiff to bend into the door's molding. The coupler doesn't look great but visible cables rarely do.
I recently replaced an old TV that had a built in amp that I used to drive external speakers. The new TV is a flat screen that has RCA line out but cannot directly drive speakers. I could hook the TV to a component audio system, but my goal was simplicity and automation. Basically I want to just turn on the TV and listen to the TV using my existing Bose speakers. This amp is perfect.You hook the line out of the TV to the unit and the speakers to it and you are done. I chose this specifically because when I turn off the TV I want to have the amp turn off also. I do not want more remotes, I just want it automated.The amp automatically turns itself on/off based on sensing if there is any activity on the line in. When you turn off the TV, the amp waits about 3 minutes and then turns itself off. When you turn on the TV it takes a few seconds for it to sense the sound and then turns itself back on.This company that makes this amp offers several models, I chose this model since a common item mentioned about the lower model numbers was that they would turn off very quickly, some people mentioned that those other models would turn off if there was a silent part in a show, this amp does not have that problem.
Gaffer's tape is the best thing for your photo toolbox. Many people will say duct tape. No, those people are wrong and their fingers and equipment have sticky residue on them. My hands and photo equipment are in pristine condition because this tape is as strong as duct tape yet magically leaves no residue.Get it? Strong like bull, soft like lamb. And it's cheap. Buy it.
Takes nice quality pictures, but the unpredictable battery life is frustrating as hell!Turn it on*beep beep*Battery is dead. ...or is it?Turn it back on [3 or 4 more times]Works fine [SOMETIMES]I've used many different kinds of batteries [brand new ones] and this is a consistant and irritating problem. This could be the best camera in the world but it doesn't mean anything if it won't turn on!Incredibly annoying. Am i the only one with this problem?
I'm in a dorm and the people around me can definitely hear the bass all hours of the night, sucks for them.
Our local community college, which also hosts a school Astronomy club, has five of these beauties for beginning / intermediate astronomy courses and local star parties. The professor / advisor of the college totally sold me on these scopes, and indeed Orion products, with his enthusiasm, his examples of truly "stellar" equipment, and his demonstrations. He believes that these Dobonian telescopes are the best "learning / training" scopes--especially if students have been "burned" in the past by cheap departmental scopes that promised much and delivered little. Whenever the professor shows the scopes off at the school's star parties or special events, the people flock to them--highly impressed at the SkyQuests' unusual look. (When most people think about a telescope, they think of those little refractors on tripods. hahahah)These SkyQuests are impressive to stand beside; you totally feel like you can grab a huge slice of the night sky to study. No whimpy views here! The first time I saw Saturn through one of these scopes, I was truly knocked out of my socks, and with the right eyepiece, I even had the opportunity to see the tiniest lights of some of Saturn's moons. Speaking of moon--you really can gain a great appreciation of our own moon's craters and phases with these scopes!So, this is, indeed, a friendly, beginners' scope---much better than any "beginning" refractor that I have messed with over the years. So, I high recommend it. HOWEVER. please note the following:1. Before you buy any telescope from any place, do some research. Learn how to match the product with your abilities and interests before laying down too much money. (Orion's own company website is actually very helpful in guiding new folks through this process.)2. Realize that a big scope like this can be heavy to carry around, especially for adults with back trouble or for young children. (Orion actually makes a smaller version of this product for children. It's called Orion SkyQuest X4.5 Dobsonian Telescope. They also make another great little scope called the Orion StarBlast Astro Telescope Level One.)3) Understand that no home telescope will give you Hubble views; it's virtually impossible. So, don't expect your scope to show you the same images you would see in say magazines or National Geographic or on TV. REMEMBER: when you are using your own personal scope, you are viewing live sky--you, our planet, and the celestial targets are in a sense "sharing the same (vast) space" at that moment-- each moving as its own nature / design dictates --unlike a static image in a publication. You are not just a spectator watches images; you are a participant! There's a certain thrill that goes with this! :)4) Invest in some books that will help you locate sky objects so that you can truly enjoy your new scope. OR...you might find monthly magazines like Astronomy and Sky & Telescope very helpful, and forever current and updated--unlike books. Both of these magazines carry product reviews, which can guide consumers to the best items.5) When you purchase your scope, read the inclosed owner's manual carefully before you begin. Many questions can be answer right then and there. For more help or advice, please visit friendly, online astronomy communities. You can purchase Slooh cards on Amazon; Slooh is a very exciting community, and they offer an online telescope, radio programs, forums, and chat.6) If you wear glasses, consider looking at scope's eyepiece specs and eye relief discussions. Eye discomfort will reduce the likelihood of you using you scope. So, think about that before you buy. If you are interested in eye relief, let me recommend this product: Orion 17mm Stratus Wide-Field Eyepiece, 1.25"/2", which is also available from Amazon, I think. You can really see well with this generous EP, and it does not stress your eyes like cheap little "peep hole" EP's. Folk with astigmatism, be forewarned: your telescope will not automatically adjust for this condition, and in all likelihood, you will need to keep your glasses on while viewing. **For those who can afford pricey solutions, check out the Televue - Dioptrx Astigmatism Correcting Lens options. Research well though before you buy!!! Your eyes, scope, and correctors all have to be compatible! Certainly do not invest in something like before you are 250% sure that you love star-gazing and telescope viewing, especially on a regular basis. Each person must weigh benefits against costs in these instances.**7) Find a fellow stargazer to help you navigate the skies.
I bought this lens to use for fast action/sport photography in low light conditions (inside gyms). Worked really well although being only 50mm, you really had to use your feet to frame the pictures. I was able to get some great shots in even the darkest of gyms. I started experimenting with it for everyday use, and found that I really loved the results. As most other reviewers have said, it is pretty soft at 1.4, but once you stop it down a bit, the pics come out super sharp.Now for the bad news. I use it on a D90, and unfortunately after a month and a half, the lens simply stopped working. I got an error message of "fEE" and the lens was completely unusable in auto or manual modes. I called Nikon warrenty service, and they said "oh, you'll have to send the lens in to get it repaired". Well, I packed it up and sent it off (cost of 12 bucks to me for shipping and insurance)and am now waiting for it to be returned. In the mean time, I'm without my new "go-to" lens for who knows how long. This lens is made in China. I'm not sure if Nikon has another manufacturing plant which may produce higher quality lenses, but I'm pretty disappointed with this copy.One more complaint...the rear lens cap is a cheap plastic type that simply slides over the mount. Can't believe that you can spend this much for a lens and not get something of a better quality.
For the price this cable was more than adaquate for my color cctv. Before this I was using the cable that came with the camera. There were some many harmonic lines on the screen it was completely unexceptable. I took it down cut it up and threw it away. I just installed it and am very pleased. Rick Obenour. Rick's Computer San Diego CA.
This was a great working cord and very cheap. I will be using again for any hd needs in the future
I had looked for these in stores and could not find at the price I wanted to pay. This unit came with an SD card adapter, however I did not need it for my phone. A great value for this item and it is a brand name.
works for my task Don't have 16 more words, even if I did, it does require that many to answer
This is a great laptop. I bought this laptop four years ago and it is still running great. The hard drive crashed about 2 years ago. Fortunately I had purchased the 3yr warranty plan. They sent me a shipping label, a truck came and picked it up, and was delivered back with a new hard drive in about 2-3 weeks. They offered to just send the hard drive, but I opted for a good cleaning inside and out as well. I since upgraded to 2GB RAM and put a 60GB 7200RPM hard drive in it. I then installed Windows Vista Ultimate (64bit) and ran for close to 2 years without a hiccup. It still runs just as well as the low-end models selling today.
This radio is what you would expect from Coby. The radio is lightweight and nicely designed. The dial, on off and AM/FM switches are small and the printing is very small so I wouldn't recommend it for older folks or those with vision problems. This would be good for sports fans who like to listen to the play by play on the radio while at the game.
Small price to pay for such a great sound! I wasn't sure what to expect but once I received it, I turned around and ordered another one as a gift. Buy these speakers and you will be a happy camper.
Works as advertized. Of course it will only work as good as your access point. I am using a Kyocera KR-1 in conjunction with a Novatel mobile broadband device. The KR-1's 802.11 signal is extremely weak, barely penetrating a standard residential wall. So, I needed a powerful USB type 802.11 device on the workstation and the D-Link delivers.
Had these for about a year now. IMO, these are perfect for gaming. The sound quality is outstanding! It's very very comfortable and light weight. It doesn't feel like I got a brick sitting on my head and it doesn't squeeze my head tightly, instead it just kinda sits on top and I hardly notice them at all. After gaming for 6 to 8 hrs, they are still comfortable to wear.Warning:The ear cups are open in the back so if you got your sound turn up really loud ppl in the same room can hear it too. Also, they are NOT completely over the ear cups. The ear cups sit on your ears, they do NOT engulf them like steelcans.FYI: Easy to clean the fabric on the ear cups. Just take them off, hand wash, set out to dry, place them back on and you're ready to go!
My husband and I have an extensive DVD collection, so we needed a large case. This case works very well. It is divided into 4 sections inside, which I use to separate the DVDs into genres. My only real complaint is that if you turn it upside down (not even all the way), the DVDs will fall out rather easily, but this may be a problem with any type of DVD/CD case. We are just careful with it, and we have not had any real problems with it.
5 minutes after connecting this device was ready to go!. I have a Wireless Router, a bluetooth dongle on my main PC, and other 2400 GHz devices (like my microwave) and have not experienced any interference problems whatsoever!. Clear and cd-quality audio. A even use my ipaq to control the playlists on the computer over WiFi.
After much internal debate I recently purchased the Aero 1550. This unit is great. If you are an MS Office products user as I am, it sets up in minutes without a hitch and the synchronization with Outlook is fast and easy. I wanted a device that easily allows me to retrieve email from my office MS Exchange system and with the optional modem, the connection was a snap. I also have several Excel files that I use daily to perform calculations and the ability to transfer them to the Aero is invaluable. The screen is clear and easy to read with sufficient room lighting. The only downside I see is the backlight which is nearly useless unless you are really in the dark. The Aero is compact, easy to use and resonably priced. I highly recommend the product.
After extensive usage, I would like to add that some of the images are soft. They are not as sharply focussed as some of the other cameras on the market (I am comparing a Sony W5 and the Canon A610). But still a great camera with tons of features.Pros :- Great pictures!!- Nice build quality- Easy to use/Menus and functions well layed out- Great battery life- Powerful flash- Awesome macro mode- Comforatable grip- Really fast operation both at the time of starting and while using flashCons:- Small memory card provided- Slightly heavy and big (not pocketable)(Guess it is a tradeoff between 4 x AA batteries and sleek design)- Some red eye problem.I got myself a 512 MB card, 2300mAh rechargeable batteries. Have taken over 200 pictures spread over almost a month now. Batteries still going strong. This is my first digital camera, and I think there is none better for the price !! Great job Canon.
The Electrochem QTC85 is 1" in diameter.This part is 1.25" diameter, and doesn't fit.
I recently upgraded to the i950 from my year-old 500 series Canon. I thought the old one printed great photos (it did) but WOW, the i950 really is remarkable in terms of resolution, color accuracy, crispness, etc.It also is extremely easy to set up. I recommend you use Canon Photo Paper Pro for &quot;keepers&quot; and Office Depot for everyday photos. I highly recommend the i950. Rarely has a product so exceeded my expectations.
haven't had a chance to try it outside the city, but in Boston the reception is not very good (maybe cause it's hard to find a non-occupied frequency)
There's nothing much to add to this tiny piece of plastic. It's Ultra.. of course based of what you need to do with it. For my friend's Nikon compact camera it's just perfect.
Supports my ipad2 lengthwise and widthwise. No frills and made of plastic but it feels sturdy enough for me not to worry that it'll topple over. And of course, it's inexpensive to boot. Bought 2!
Got exactly what I needed for my car, Suzuki SX4, glad I ordered it from Amazon, cuz Best Buy wanted 25 bucks!!! Thank You Amazon!!!
The Opteka Camera Case I purchased is just what I was looking for. It has the room to hold everything I need for my photo taking. The soft foam keeps everything safe and in its place. It holds my digital and film camera, both of their lens's, my zome lens and flash. I liked the fact that the foam was pre cut so I could customize the fit of my Case. It was also nice that I did not have to wait forever to get my Case. I recieved it about five days after I order it.
I ordered the 32GB card. At the time I ordered, the picture and description were both for a class 4 card. I received the SDSDH-032G-U46. The card is Class 6 and the package says up to 20 MBps. I tested the entire card and there were no bad sectors or anything. Real world read speed is 17 MBps and write speed of 7 MBps.
It's like a a rope, yet it's really short. It's used to connect your Zen to the computer and charge it, add media to it and remove media from it. You can also remove media from the device alone, but this way is much easier.It's actually rather cheap here, seeing that it IS a necessity!Accessories don't get much more better and helpful than this!!Looks: C-Durability: A-Price: ALength: D-Usefulness: A++5 stars.Overall: A+
I bought this little switch to run either my BluRay player or my Logitech Review from one ethernet cable which runs from my router. Build quality is good and it works great. I would recommend it.
If you get the Canon CLI-8 INK TANK 4-PACK, then you will need to get the Canon PGI-5BK 2PK. You save money on both of them.
Thee points cost too much in my opinion, but it serves its purpose of buying games and whatever off of XBL. 4000 will get you about 5 arcade games, depending on whether they are of the 400 or 800 or 1600 variety.
Great item, I had used it before so it was a good I we expected. Shipping was free and quick. Very pleased.
It worked great and got here in record time. I'm glad they still make tri-color for my old printer.. Thanks HP.
This is a really good keyboard. I am using it in a rack mount drawer through a KVM switch. It works fine with both my Tripp-Lite KVM's as well as my IBM RCM kvm. I have two of these keyboards. I got my first one used from eBay and was pretty happy with it but one of the SHIFT keys had a broken spring and was uncomfortable to press. I contacted Adesso via email and explained my problem. They immediately offerd to mail (at their cost) a replacement key. I am very impressed with any company that has this kind of commitment to customer service, it tells me that they value their products and their customers. The product itself is very good quality. There is one question that I have not really gotten an answer to (nor have I super researched it). They keyboard has 3 extra little keys below the left side. I am not sure what they are used for or if they are programmable. The mouse touch pad is very responsive and has a scroll strip that lets you scroll a mouse up and down. It does not require any special drivers which is awesome for my situation since I don't want to have to install a driver on a bunch of different machines. This thing is perfect as a compact keyboard with integrated mouse, and does fit any 1u rack mount drawer.
Does not disappoint. Product arrived quick, it really is next day. Very good signal around the house. I used this as a wireless access point and its wireless signal is so much better than the 2wire that att provided.
Not nearly as much interference / distortion as a really cheap item. Does a great job. Do not overspend on rip-off high priced pieces that will not give any better performance.
As many of you already know, it is difficult to find a surge protector with more than 8 outlets that doesn't cost $80+.Being in the IT industry for over 15 years I know quality when I see it, and this is it.Why would I need 12 outlets? Well I'm sure everyone would agree that utilizing 12 outlets in a technology driven world is not a difficult task to complete.I have the following hooked up to it.1. 40" Sony 1080p KDL 40-V2500 LCD HDTV2. Sony (not sure model#) 600 watt surround sound system3. Sony Playstation 34. Sony Playstation 25. Alarm clock6. AT&T; Uverse DVR7. Plantronics 220 Bluetooth headset charger (power brick)8. Motorola 700 Bluetooth headset charger. (power brick)9. 8 port 10/100 network switch (power brick)10. Powered Amplifier type Antenna (power brick)... and still have 2 outlets to spare, FANTASTIC!!This right here is as some would call Da Shizzle (AKA really cool).Anyways, to a more serious point lets review the Pros shall we?1. 12 outlets!!2. Affordable3. Great quality (Belkin is known for high quality at affordable prices)4. Wire management clips (I didn't find any use for them but it's a great feature to have.)5. FLAT solid wall connector (not the swivel connector)6. Generous length on power cord7. Space Saving (1" tall)8. The power ON/OFF switch is on the SIDE of the unit, not the topThis is great since it avoids accidental kicking/etc.9. Lifetime warranty and $300,000 equipment protection10. If someone says that they only got use out of 8 outlets, well.. they have some serious issues, there is PLENTY of wiggle room on this surge protector.Cons:1. Didn't come out sooner.2. I couldn't get it fast enough, yes Amazon just doesn't ship as fast as they used to, oh well.3. I didn't order 2, now I have to include something else in an additional order to qualify for free shipping :) darn the luck!!Now here is something that has always fascinated me. When you take it out of the box, you will notice 3 different kinds of plugs that are not electrical plugs.1. RJ-11 (Phone)2. RJ-45 (Ethernet)3. Coax (regular cable fitting)It seems that people just CAN'T help themselves to hook their phone/ethernet and cable/antennea into units such as this. But here is the thing.. for the most part THEY ARE COMPELETEY USELESS!!By now you are undoubtably confused. But why would they include these on it if they are worthless you may ask yourself?That my friend is a great question. Allow me to explain.First off let me explain the physics of electricity. Electricity always looks for the shortest route to ground. So keeping that in mind, we move forward.The cable/phone company is REQUIRED BY LAW to ground their signal BEFORE entering a residence or commercial structure. So grounding your signal again using this surge protector is a waste of your time.Now as for the ethernet connection. Ethernet or Cat5/Cat5e/etc are LOW voltage by design. Now the voltage that a cat5 or ethernet cable is carring is VERY small. It gets this voltage from a router or network switch/hub. Now as long as the router/switch/hub is hooked to a surge protector, hooking your ethernet cables through this surge protector is again a waste of time.Also keep in mind that if your external antenna is not grounded BEFORE entering the house you have a lightning rod and NOT an antenna. Therefore hooking your antenna wire to this will undoubtably cause interference, since it is grounding the connection to the electrical circuit that is providing power to it. Make sense? Good I knew you were smart!!People see these "extras" and think wow, thats great, and are more likely to justify their purchase decision on these "extra" features. So it is more of a marketing scam than anything else.Now you are an educated consumer and know that these extra connectors are only intended for protection for KNOWN faulty installs, to sell product, or people that just don't know any better, and are basically just pretty to look at.I hope this review was helpful, and I wish you luck on your future endeavors.
I work in a cubicle and bought these speakers for my office desk. In this setting they work great and were just what I was looking for. I read a review that mentioned the power/volume knob was impossible to turn with one hand but that's not been my experience. In fact, I can't think of a single problem or complaint I've had with these speakers in the 8 months or so that I've owned them. Everything from Rock, to Country to Classical still sounds excellent on the JBL Duet Speakers.Great sound, nice design, completely reliable. What else could you possibly want from a basic set of speakers?
The amphony wireless headphones are expensive at $250+ but the quality of the product is more like an off-brand product you would find at the 99 cent store. The headphones are not comfortable at all, the battery doors on the headphones are difficult to open, and the headphones are full of static no matter where you move the base. My 5 year old sennheiser wireless headphones are such an improvement of these sad excuse for wireless headphones.Everyone reading this review, don't bother getting these expensive headphones - they cost the same as the high end wireless headphone manufacturers but appear and work like a kids toy. Save yourself the annoyance of using these headphones buy almost anything else.
I am great fan of Kingston Products. The Memory modules are amazing, reliable, and optimized for program loads at an affordable price aka Value RAM. I would recommend this product if you are planning to upgrade your memory modules on a laptop with DDR2 technology.
Looked for this camera some three weeks. I like the size and feel of the unit. Like the interchange feature between the view finder and the LCD display. The pics are clear and sharp. Like the large amount of bells and whistles. These will require much practice, but I think will make one a better photo/tog.
I have three of these. One is the earlier design with metal ribs. The other two are the newer design with fiberglass ribs. The fiberglass ribs give it a whole new feel in durability and strength. They also flex when you drop the unit, not bend and later break. I know because I just replaced the metal one I had that did just that.The material is also very durable and heavy while the entire unit feels of quality.There are cheaper brands out there, and if all you need is something for a studio that doesn't get repackaged much, then they may and probably will work for you. If you need quality, these are probably the best umbrellas you can get. I have Westcot umbrellas too, and these are built better than they are. Note however the Westcot brand is a quality brand too.Photoflex umbrellas have really come out on top in the quality department. A really nice product.
The first one I got didn't work on my bd player(panasonic cheapest one), and LG LCD TV. I wrote an email to the eforcity, and they mailed me a new one in few days. However, the second items works, but it has lots of noise on the screen, then I asked them to mail me a new one, then there is no more reply....I didn't receive anything yet. compared with another cable I ordered after I found it doesn't work from amazon, this cable is very very thin compared with the high quality thick cable. Just don't buy this one, you can spend $10 to have a great one on amazon without feeling upset with this product.
Printer formerly on 16ft standard USB extension cable, but would work sporadically; printing some jobs, and stalling on others. Installed this wonderful cable, and printer started working perfectly every time. No more stalled jobs, and installation took two seconds. HIghly recommend this product.
This product was just as advertised and it fits my TomTom perfectly. It offers the protection I needed for storing my TomTom while not in use.
This is also great. I sit it on the front seat floor on the passenger side. I have put my bottle of water, kleenex, cell phone, and Misc. items that I can reach while driving. It is also handy to place your sunglasses. I wish I had found this handy item years ago.
There is a newer i800 series printer being touted by Canon now, but if you look at the product features, the print quality is no better than this cheaper model. When I asked a guy in one of the big electronic stores what the difference was, the only thing he could come up with was that it had a special holder for the different sizes of paper, so I quickly picked this one up and have been more than happy with it.Easy to set up, prints quickly and with great quality. I gave pictures to folks and they had no idea they had been printed out on a printer. They thought they had been developed. I don't understand why anyone would pay hundreds when you can get this kind of quality for under a hundred!! And since it uses Pictbridge technology, you can just plug your camera into it and print. I printed out at least 50 pictures, in both sizes 4x6 and 8x11 the first night I got it.ALSO: When I print out bordered pix, they don't have any fine line at the bottom of them, so whoever posted that got a defective printer and should use the warranty.
Work well as a quality phone cord, but the no tangle rotating feature did not work. They twisted just as much as the regular phone cords we have.
I bought this printer from Amazon two years ago. It works and prints beautifully and the features (networking, card slots, photo blue and photo black ink availability) are wonderful. Occasionally it fails to pick up paper but cleaning the dust off the rubber rollers fixes that in short order. However, I was forced to purchase a new computer with Vista when my XP machine died. I loaded the Vista driver but the printer does not work well at all under Vista. It cuts the bottom inch off of 8.5x11 pages and puts 1/2-inch borders on the bottom and right side of 4x6 or 5x7 photos. HPs solution is to use 8.5x11 photo paper and cut them down to size but I find this unacceptable since the printer worked flawlessly under XP. Now, when I want to print photos I have to send them to my old laptop that still runs XP and then they print fine...if I didn't have the old laptop I'd be throwing this expensive printer in the trash.
I have 2 of these. We use them all over our home, on the deck, while washing cars, etc. I'm no audiophile, but the quality seems just fine to me. For the money, it can't be beat. The only drawback that I found is that when running on batteries, it quickly drains the iPod's batteries.
What a solid buy! It arrived on time, it does exactly what it was supposed to! I joke to my wife that we now have a 'remote control graveyard' because the learning function now controls, my cable box, my dvd, my stereo (for which i couldn't find any codes anywhere!), my projector (flawless control, something I did not expect at all!), my fan (it had an IR remote and works like a charm!), my eHome Media Center, it just never says no! If you have any old remote control lying around this will scan and do the command just as well! Definitely would have paid more than what I paid for it. Good Stuff
Hi,This item didn't work for me. So I put a bad review. then they sent another one. Its good that they are giving preference to the reviews. I asked them for refund instead of sending another one. because, I bought s-video cable to watch movies from laptop to TV. anyhow it might be the issue with my Laptop. I tried all the settings. So I cannot judge this product.
I bought this stand for my wife and she just loves it. She has tried others and they never live up to their ads. This one does, it is light, well made and comfortable for long periods of web surfing. Wished I had found this sooner, it would have saved time and money on the lap desks you see everywhere.
Nothing but cheap. The encasing is careless. I found some dirts on the filter'surface and I had to clean the len even this stuff is new.
I received this product about three weeks ago and have been inseparable from it since then. The sound and the picture are great. I love that I can store almost my entire CD collection on it.
It came faster than expected and in good order. Plugged it right in and everything is working fine.
Got this from Bestbuy.com. I'm not a experienced user of binos as this is the second pair I've owned so far. The view is ok in broad daylight. The zoom lever is very stiff, turning it while viewing is near impossible. But the most I noticed(disliked) was shoddy build. One of the object lenses has some stuff around the edge that looks like metal shavings. The other is not even circular, got two small gaps, each about 1/6&quot; long, between the lens and barrel at 9 and 12 o'clock looking from front. I'm sending it back.It came with a bag/pouch, neck strap, cleaning cloth, lens caps, and a generic user manual that applies to all Meade binos so there was no specs listed for this model.
I won't take too much time repeating all the accolades this speaker system has garnered, except to say that I agree with everything said. The sound reproduction is very high quality and captures a wide range of musical subtexts. This is especially important for listening to jazz and classical compositions that have many-layered pieces. The one slightly negative thing I have to say is these things are enormous. Don't kid yourself, unless your books are 2 1/2 feet tall, the "book shelf" description probably does not belong here. That said, they are remarkable speakers; I paired them with a Sony STR DH 800 (an okay receiver) and the music sounds very clear and full, especially streaming from AirPlay. I highly recommend these speakers, assuming you have the space.
I've owned 5 of these and am ordering my 6th. I originally got it for my TX. My other cases kept getting bumped and falling off my belt. This doesn't fall off. When I switched to an IPhone, it fit perfectly with a skin on the phone. The front flap I use to carry some business cards and my emergency pills (in an SD card case). Like some of the reviews say, it's very very stiff when you first get it but threading your belt becomes easier once the leather softens a bit. I don't use the clips. I use the single big belt loop. If you're crawling around during the day or if you're constantly clobbering the case when you get into the car, this is the one for you.
I've tried two Lexmark printers: Z51 and Z53. The Z51 was so-so and the Z53 was pretty good. However, both sucked ink faster than Dracula sucks blood.The P1000 prints incredible pictures without draining the cartridge as quickly as the Lexmarks did.IMHO, this is the best printer you can buy for the price. Cartridges are expensive but refill kits aren't...and the refilled cartridges print as well as the originals.You will NOT be disappointed!!
Camera included is an odd shape and can't be tilted to desirable angles. I suggest adding a different style of compatible camera. I had some older adjustable cameras that are much better for my application.It is just set up in a closed window. I use it for surveillance during the day. I can see who is at my door or in my driveway. Night vision is useless through a window to see outside, but may work well indoors.
Worked fine for two days then started getting disk error. Tried CDs, DVDs etc. none worked but they all worked fine in my old dvd player. I returned and currently rethinking what I should buy as replacement.
Quality of cartridges is great, no streaks or spills. Don't know if other brands work as well as I've never tried them but the canon brand is very high quality.
I have used several DVD players but this is by far the best quality of any. Don't believe it when someone says that all DVD players have the same quality picture, it just isn't true.
Great case, just what I was looking for. Quality is excellent. I highly recommend this company. Has a compartment that fits a laptop perfect. The 2nd compartment holds all my attachments and note pad.
Pro's:Quick turn onQuick reshot timeGreat quality- not grainyGreat qulaity for the priceHas speakerGreat video qualitySmall and sleekHolds battery lifeCon's: Need to add bigger memoryThe manual is on diskGreat product. It offers many great features for the price. To give you prespective I am still in school so I needed something within my price range and great for point and shoot pictures. This camera is perfect for that- turns on and ready for next picture quickly. Takes great pictures- not grainy or off colored. It is also small enough to fir in my pocket or small purse. (I keep it in a small for fitting case to protect the back screen which broke on my last camera in my purse) I did add a bigger memory chip which was helpful for a recent trip with friends and I often forget to delete photos after loaded to my computer (However, you can find those cheap online or look for sales at stores like Circuit City or Best Buy). Also, I used the video feature for a class project. I was able to film many small videos (about 10 minutes total along with about 150-200 picture on the memory card) with great quality picture and sound. The only thing I have not figured out how to do is make the actual camera's speaker turn up but it sounds perfectly clear on my computer. Lastly, I did not have to download any special software to use the pictures. I put the memory card into my reader and just went on my way. I am super excited to travel around europe with this camera. Highly suggest this camera!
While these headphones have great sound quality, are comfortable and stay on for a long run, they broke within 2 weeks because I snapped them the wrong way - very gently by accident.They are very fragile.
Just received the Linksys WRT54GS Wireless G Router this evening and, using the Setup CD, it took just 7 minutes to complete the installation. It took another 5-10 minutes to configure the unit. I purchased this router after returning a Motorola router last week that would not install, even after 45 min. with tech support. I highly recommend the Linksys if your looking for ease of use.
...if you had to purchase one film camera, then this would be it......this is a hand-made classic that is destined to appreciate in value over time (in much the same way as fine, hand-made, mechanical watches and automobiles appreciate in price, except at a fraction of the cost, and with/without the collapse of the usd)......in essence, this is purchasing a piece of history from the company that, for all intent and purposes, invented 35mm photography......the "mp" represents the quintessential iconic paradigm of leica's mechanical genius......the mp also serves as a portal to the digitized world, since its lenses (actually, all leica "m" lenses) are interchangable with the new digital m8...
This is an excellent product and I received excellent service when ordering. The binoculars arrived quickly after ordering and I had no problems at all.
The audio quality of this cable is at least as good as that of the cable that came attached to my Sennheiser HD600 headphones ... amazing for the price! Its sensitivity and transparency seem to be at least as good as my headphones and "stock" cable, with equivalent extension to both the high and low frequency extremes. I was skeptical when I read other's reviews that indicated this, but I'm now convinced that this is true value for money.
This product was a great purchase it was well worth what i paid, although the instructions that came with it could have been more informative, it still made my satellite setup easy, Thank You!
This Infinity Kappa 122.7w Sub is really great... It may not be the Hard hitter like the Alpine SWR1222D but the sound quality is way better... Anyone looking for a rich detailed accurate bass should give it a try... If your looking for a sub to quake your hood, go with the Alpine...
This is my 2nd Garmin Nav system. This is thin enough to put in my jacket when I get off the plane and into a car In moments I have my British girl in the box telling me exactly where to go and it is much easier than the my previous nav. Routes and state hiways have always been an issue, not anymore. I like the various choices I can make to set it the way I prefer.Plus the blue tooth is GREAT! I bought my daughter the 330 for her birthday after I owned the 27?? Street Pilot buying the Nuvi was the smartest purchase for a road warrior. Window mount could be a bit stronger.
I'm what you might call a kindergarten photographer... I've taken a few good shots, but I don't know anything about cameras, and I've never taken any photography classes or even tried to learn much of anything, really. The only two things guiding my shots are the 3 years of art classes I took in grade school and an hour or two with the User's Manual. That said, this camera does a great job! It's so easy to use and the pictures turn out so good! Even a novice like me can take beautiful pictures...just don't forget to read the manual
After being lured in by an outrageously low price of $X at a large computer retailer, I had no inkling that my impulse buy would work so well. Hooked up to the S-Video output of a DVD player, the image quality is one of the best I've ever seen.The number of audio/video connections is impressive, although the rationale behind putting Video-1 on the left side of the cabinet is beyond me.Unlike their DVD players, the user interface for setting up and programming this unit is full featured AND relatively straight forward to use.The weak point is audio quality which suffers in comparison to the video and management functions, especially since the set only has tinny speakers and offers no means of adjusting the bass or treble.All in, it's a great value for the money.
This posting is to keep a promise to the Memorex Customer Service Represenative I delt with that I would post my awful experience every place I could on the Web.******************************************************************I bought an Memorex MMP8565 and had it just up an die and not power up for no obvious reason.It would come back to life a few hours later, maybe but then die..some kind of intermittent or firmware glitch.Still under Warranty, but had the worst experience I have had in sometime with Memorex Customer Service. Had no suggestions and said what was taking place couldn't and then said send unit and more money for Shipping and Handling.I said I would consider if they would replace the unit. Couldn't guarantee that even though I told them it was an intermittent problem.So spend more money and maybe get the same flaky piece of junk back if it chose that period to work for their tech.So WARNING, if you think you could have a problem, Memorex Customer Service will not help you.
Works great. I have a Samsung Series 7 TV with an internet connection and a pre-existing wireless G network - worked right out of the box - no problems. Of course some setup was necessary via a wired connection to my computer before installing it with the TV.....
I bought this DVD player in April of 2001. I bought it mainly because at the time, I ordered a lot of movies from England. I hooked it up to my TV, had no problems. Well, then the batteries started going out quickly. But I have another remote that does this, too, so I started taking the batteries out when not in use. When I moved, I had to hook it up through the VCR. It worked fine until 2 weeks ago when the remote died. No battery changes bring it back. So I contacted SMC.The man I spoke to today said they'd discovered two years ago that the video protection inside the DVD player, which apparently is meant to prevent recording DVDs onto VHS, sends a signal back to the remote, and it makes the remote not work. If it is that way for too long, the remote dies. He said they stopped making them in 1999, and sold their quantities as is w/no warranties to larger companies who may or may not have opted to give a warranty.When the remote worked, this was a great product. Just be careful. It will cost you [money]to get a new remote, if they happen to have any in stock. If the remote doesn't work, you cannot change regions or TV systems.
Hello Dolly,Where have you been all my life?This is a well made and easily set up.Makes moving your camera and tripod effortless.The wheels lock firmly into place making your tripod very stable.When the wheels are unlocked by the touch of your toe the dolly rolls really smooth...I wont set up without it.Nice Dolly / Nice Price / Way better than strapping on roller skates :)
well my stuff should arive on monday it was verry quick on shipping and got here a lot sooner then exspected thank you
They look like they would be stiff and durable, but they're not. You're basically just buying a big piece of tape.
I make my own ice cream using liquid nitrogen. The commercial containers for transporting liquid nitrogen are called "dewars" and cost $500 +/- so this is great for transporting small amounts. It is a double stainless steel bottle rather than having an internal glass container which is what many "thermos" bottles have. Needs a hole drilled in the stopper to provide continuous venting for nitrogen or it could blow up on you. Get an extra stopper for when you want to carry your hot soup or coffee. Nitrogen is available at your local welding or industrial gas supplier. It's presently all the rage with gourmet chefs for making ice cream or flash freezing. Flash freezing minimizes the formation of ice crystals so ice cream remains creamy and frozen food sustains much less freezing damage.
This Monster product performs quite well and taking the time to find the 'right' empty airspace makes all the difference, please note that some tracks play extremely well, but others come across scratchy and a bit fuzzy. I am quite happy with the product, my only real wish is that it would be nice to have an 'on/off' switch.
The product title was stated As volex, however when I recieved the product it was not a Volex product and it was very cheap. Therefore, it broke within 2 weeks
OK, nobody likes to carry an extra stand for the iPad, but this little guy is just perfect. I throw it in my case with the iPad wherever I go. I worry a bit about durability, but it seems to have a quality fit and finish. Sets up in an instant, great range of adjustment. Plus (ready for this?) A GREAT PRICE!
I'm not sure there's a whole lot you can say about network leads, but I'll try anyway:* It worked* the covering on the cable wasn't cracked anywhere* The RJ45 connectors were intact and undamaged* I liked the grey, it really brought my room togetherYeah, that's about all folks.
EXCELLENT VIEWING, GREAT PRICE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL!!!THE PRICE WAS GREAT. PRODUCT IS EXCEPTIONAL, LOVE IT! THANKS!!
When I am ready to buy another DVD storage bag, I will purchase this one again. It has a feature that is very important to me, the zipping and unzipping the bag open and close. I had a big struggle with a previous DVD bag I purchased, thru Amazon, trying to zip it close as the bag began to fill up with DVDs, because there was nothing to hold on to while pulling the zipper close in the opposite direction. This 520 Red and Black bag has a 2 inch piece of material attached to the opposite end of the zipper to hold on while pulling the zipper in the opposite direction. This makes it quick and easy .
I looked everywhere for a sleeve that would fit a 17". Every time I thought I found one, I would read the reviews and people said it didn't fit. Then I found this. It fit perfectly!I bought it for my husband who takes his laptop to work, but doesn't want to carry that big bag my 2-year-old started calling "daddy's purse".His laptop fit great. It's slim. The handles don't look like a purse, but are sturdy. And you can fit papers and a few other things in there if needed. I am very happy with this product.
I bought the DI-524 with a DWL-G122 USB adapter (bundle kit). I was thinking if a USB adapter will be working fine as a wireless card. It's great, excellent, with an USB extension cable you may put the USB adapter in a better place near to the laptop for a better recepcion. I have signal in all areas of my house, and after two weeks of the installation, I don't needed to restart the router at any time. I prefer Linksys equipment, but if you want a good equipment with lower price, you have to consider D-Link. I give four star, because the installation guide should have more information. Make sure to read the manual in the installation CD or the Internet. After you read the instalation instruction, the process is very easy and quickly. Remember that WEP encryption if not activate by default.
I really like this product and it was exactly what I was looking for my cord. I think that it is well made and very functional and use it for the cord that came with my iPhone. It's compact and easy to use although I can see how people may have a problem with the zipper.
I am very disapointed withh this company(zeav silverstein). I have tried to get a pone number to no avail. I needed the bulb,right away since I am in the middle of a project. bulb lasted one second then an open filament. checked my projector, it had the proper voltage 8 volts. finally got a ok for return. I paid $6 something for shipping for their defective product and had to return it at my cost. I believe that this company does not care for their customers
This mouse is practical for most laptops. The mouse is responsive and feels good in the hand. Its only shortcomings are the large size of the receiver and its rather short range. Beyond about five feet the button clicks become intermittent. This mouse is a great value and if used in the normal way most people should like this mouse.
I have an older iMac G5. I believe I received it for Christmas 2004. This 2GB RAM did not fit our computer. It (the computer) has a 2GB max capacity, BUT it has to be in the form of two (2) 1GB chips. I had to return this item & purchase two 1GB RAM. I also thought this price was really high. The replacement RAM we ended up buying was far less.I hesitate to give this item 1 star because I'm sure it works for some computers, just not the one we have. Check yours before purchasing!
The Palm Z22 is a great entry-level PDA. I use it very frequently and have had no trouble with any of its features. I highly recommend the Z22 for those folks who would like a convenient (and economical) replacement of paper-based calendars/schedulers but do not require email/wireless capability. The Z22 exceeded my expectations. If you buy a Z22, check out the Z22-specific case made by Krussel, it's also very nice (but a little expensive).
I bought this item to play the music from an iPod mini over the car radio for a 1000 mile road trip. I set my radio to the 87.something FM station the instructions recommended. Once we were out of the range of Los Angeles area broadcasting, the thing worked like a champ all the way to Santa Fe, NM. In order to appreciate how this thing works, you do have to have a basic understanding of radio wave physics. Even if you don't..just understand that a crowded FM band will not allow "clean" play...there's just too much noise. If you live or travel outside major metropolitan areas, this is the device for you. I didn't give it 5 stars, because I've only had it in use for under 20 hours. I don't see why it would stop working, though, because it draws it's power from the iPod itself.
This is the first digital camera I have, replacing Nikon 8008 film camera. Of course I struggle whether I should get a D40x or D80. I am glad I finally decide on D80 for the following reasons:(a) Larger viewfinder(b) I get to use all my old AF lens (not for D40)(c) The 2 monitors on D80 are not a nusiance, it is a plus. Changing ISO speed can be done using a simple button and displayed on the top monitor, rather than at the back.Of course D40x is a very lovely model. But here I see a lot of people buying the older version, cheaper but excellent quality, AF lenses of fixed local length (e.g. Nikkor AF 50mm, micro 105 mm) to go with the D80 body with perfect auto focusing available. It saves a lot of money but the photo quality is superb.Besides, D80 and D40x both have very bright LCD monitors at the back, easy-to-use buttons. I have bought my D80 for exactly 1 month today and have not stopped taking photos with it. The light very affordable 18-55mm and the 55-200 mm VR lenses are light and deliver sharp photos. Trust me, the photos even for those at 2.5 mega pixels after enlarging to 10"x12" are still clear and sharp. This camera totally exceeds my expectations!
The Logitech Traveler is a great web cam! I saw a $1500 Sony Mavica used as a web cam The immage was not as good as this little gem. I took it to The Hoover Dam. Some of the Pics were really good and some were not but who cares. U can snap so many, Just click and then u can delete the junk. I have had so many compliments on the quality. I operate on a 1 gig Athlon with 384MB or memory dial up with Windows ME. Yes the Photos taken at your PC are really great. I have never had any problems with the software . After reading the reviews I am afraid to download any new Upgrades. I see other people on cam. They ask me the brand name because they say the immage is such quality!!!! Thumbs up Here
This little beauty works like a charm. I've used it for self-portraits, astrophotography, night photography, and many other situations where camera stability is a must, or situations where I can't get near the camera. The camera does indeed auto-focus with this remote as others have mentioned here, but you can't use AF-C mode. As a side note, you can't use AF-C mode with hot shoe flashes that have the red illumination focus assist light on them either. The red light simply won't come on. AF-C is best used in situations, such as sports, where the target is moving toward or away from the camera. How often do you need a remote for those situations? AF-S is the best mode to use for most photographic situations. I have not tested the remote in AF-A mode, which automatically selects the best mode based on the subject. I shoot 99% of all my photography in AF-S mode.The battery in this thing is a champ. I've shot thousands of photos with it over the last 2 years, and it is still going strong. All in all, for the price, you'll get your money's worth very quickly.
The unit functions fine, takes up very little space. I recommend it.
I had 30 gigs of photos on it worth much more than the drive when it failed to respond to 3 different computers. It makes a humming and clicking sound. My very old Buslink still works. My more recent Buffalo works. No more Buslinks. I would suggest backing up on an adjacent computer or on an extra interior drive- things that can be fixed or salvaged by repair people.
Buy this card if you can. In 2007 this card was easy to find, now not so much. I just bought a second one to match with my first one that i bought in 2007. When I put these two in SLI my system rocked to the top !On benchmark tests, my score went from 6529 to 9967 ! My FPS in shooter games also went up. IN CoD4 it was ~ 75fps with 1 card. With both cards, I have maxed out at 91 FPS. Also TF2 and Gears of War have seen about a 30-40% increase in FPS.Another plus in the price. It is an excellent mid-range card. It comes already Overclocked. And there is headroom for more overclocking.PLUS it is from BFG ! BFG just rocks ! You get 24/7 techincal support and a LIFETIME guarantee. Please buy this card. You win't regret it. Get 2 if you can for an excellent SLI set-up !
This USB cradle is very well made, and it works well. It add some extra clutter to your desk, but for people who don't have USB ports on the front of their computer, its great for plugging in flash drives, or other USB equipment you don't use all the time.
I consider the ad misleading, it shows TWO umbrella stands, but the order only came with one, and no where did it actually say ONE, it just says "KIT". So I accept that...I should have called to clarify the number. My bad.Furthermore, the ad said the order would include TWO 65 watt bulbs for the light, and only one came with the shipment, with no reference a back-order or such.Amazon offered to refund my order, or give me a 10% refund, but what I wanted was the bulb that was supposed to come with my order. Amazon said they had no control over items shipped by other companies, they were just the 'broker' here.I called Discount Tommy, the vendor, and left a message, and never heard back.The light works fine, but in fact I found a better made equivalent in a local photography store here in Phoenix for a few bucks less, even considering the sales tax.So, I'd suggest you not buy this kit!
Works great. I used this to watch movies on my laptop using the TV as my monitor. Product "does not" seem cheap at all.
After choosing the correct cable from the Belkin website, I carefully matched to this item, since the info was not a full description. The item number matched a new 2.0 USB 10' extension cable that I needed to use for a Belkin Plus Hub for printers and a scanner (also USB 2.0). I was shocked when I received this USB cable in a packaged marked as 2001 and only 1.1 capable. The image on this page is completely different that what I received. It even had a G3 iMac (blue) connected to an ancient USB hub on the back to show how the product needed to be connected. No wonder it didn't list a USB version.
At a popular price of under $20, the PowerPop makes having fluffy, yummy popcorn as easy as pushing a button on the micro-wave. Once your friends taste the popcorn (and it's much better than a "dry" popper), they will want one and it makes a great gift. And for all the weight-watchers out there, you can use it with or without oil!
I'm furious. I've spent all day trying to reconcile, with someone from Target, the fact that this piece of junk ruptured just beyond the 90 day period. God help me, I will never never never buy another Polaroid product and I am seriously considering NEVER shopping at Target again. What crap!!!
What more could you want from a storage system. Ive used Seagate for years and have never had a problem with their products. They stand behind them 100%.
I had seen reviews from others on this remote and had been wanting to try it for myself. Most other high-tech universal remotes were too bulky and I wanted something that could easily fit in one hand. The ergonomics on this is perfect and can easily reach the common buttons using your thumb. It's also pretty easy to setup, took a little time to do some real complicated things, but I figured it out eventually. I love that it has a rechargeable battery and it seems to last about a week before it runs down. I would recommend it to anyone.
I bought the Quickcam Pro for Notebooks because I have an increasingly growing number of people I want to talk to that aren't anywhere close to me. This model caught my eye because it works for notebooks, but has an awesome stand for desktops. Not to mention it is super sleek and small.Aesthetics are always important, but the quality is where the substance is and this camera has amazing quality. Skype HQ video is really awesome and I use it all the time.Most importantly, the installation is super easy and lightweight. Pop in the CD, install, and it works. No problems, at least for me.
I bought my camcorder in 2000 and I barrely used it. I got four of my cassettes full but now I had trouble to find them. I like that we can still find products that are hard to find at those regular stores such as Best Buy and Wal Mart. And at a affordable price.
I have been using this bag for a couple of years now. I bought it off Amazon after reading the TERRIFIC reviews about it. It's been a great bag to hold my books and laptop for school. Until today.... I had to walk home from college classes in a rain storm.DON'T BUY THIS BAG!!! IT IS NOT WATERPROOF AT ALL. I got home after walking home from classes and all of my college textbooks are soaked and ruined from rain seeping through the bookbag from every direction!!! WATER SEEPED THROUGH THE WHOLE THING!! Luckily my laptop wasn't in there or I would have had to replace that.My Wallet was soaking wet, tissues, pencils, pens, calculator, and everything else!!!I'm currently drying all of the contents that were in my bookbag with a HAIR DRYER in the bathroom. The bookbag was fully closed when I was walking home from school. There were no holes in the bookbag, except for that stupid headphone hole in the second upper bookbag pocket. It's a terribly designed product.
I gave the Walkman 3 stars because the unit does not have a jack for an AC Adapter, and the box and instructions are in Spanish. FM reception was excellent, Am has fair reception. I did get the motor noise in and around 1190 on the AM dial that drowned out the audio of the station I tried. I did not try the tape portion so I can't say anything there.
This is a product that is priced attractively and works great. What more do you need!!! A little more memory for the same price as the cheaper ones was a definite BUY signal for me!!!
I love this enclosure, it is very easy to install and the multiple IO makes it very versatile. The enclosure is a little loud when it spins up, but that could just be my specific hard drive model.Great product and I definitely would like to pick up another.
For some people this is going to be a great camera, it all depends on what kind of gear you're looking for. Design-wise it's top notch, very cool blue lights, with solid steel exterior. A real eye-catcher.However, there were several things I didn't like about it. Someone else made the comment that the sliding lens cover seems to bump the lens - I also found this to be true, which is not a good thing because the lens itself wobbles a little bit if you jiggle it. The steel casing shows fingerprints like crazy- so it gives a somewhat dingy appearence if you don't wipe them off all the time. The steel also makes this camera a brick to carry around, very heavy for its size - you'll notice it in your pants pocket. But the kicker and the main reason I returned mine (apart from several stuck pixels in the camera's imaging device), sub-par image quality. Granted it's a somewhat subjective thing, it all depends on what you're used too. This camera can't even beat a three year old nikon 2MP digital. The pictures are "soft." Soft not as in -showing depth of feild- soft - soft as in, I just took a shot and not a single thing is crisp. Not blury, just not crisp, grainy and sometimes a little dark.It is a good camera, especially if you can get a deal; but it's not the best. If you want a memory stick compatable camera in this range check out the Sony P8 (excellent camera), otherwise check out something in the Canon digital elph line.
This item is great, exactly what was advertised. They would probably not satisfy an audiophile, but are perfect for my purposes.
I was sort of shocked how poorly my first Sansa battery performed over its brief lifetime, but this one seems ok.
It's ink. It makes pictures. It goes in my printer. I don't really know what else to say. It tastes a lot better than the generic version too.
This thing is a piece of crap, the cd player doesn't work right and the speakers suck. STAY AWAY
There's not a whole lot to say about this but it just works and it gets the job done. It arrived quickly and it was nicely packaged. I used this for an antenna extender that i bought and this worked fine.
Please do yourself a BIG favor and DO NOT buy any delphi satellite radio receivers. After buying a MyFi and going through two of those, plus the battery recall it finally died after only two years of use. Bought the SKYFI3, did the updates and same thing happened. After two years it too has failed. Won't retain preset channels, reboots for no reason and then loses all presets. User interface menus are clunky, murky and non intuitive. Whoever programmed this should find another career. Am going to another vendor as Delphi has clearly dropped the ball on this and the myfi units.
Works just as described. You just have to be in front of the camera and not from behind. It is IR and not RF. Meaning, the sensor is on the front of the camera and it has to see the remote in order to work.
Although the graph link cable is excellent in principle, mine did not deliver as advertised. My computer/calculator interface was sporadic--sometimes it worked properly, sometimes it did not. Further, the CD-ROM that came with the cable was, in my opinion, of poor quality and was not user friendly; the help section was particularly disappointing. Finally, I found the TI internet resources for the cable to be substandard as well, with customer support being particularly inadequate. After visiting their site, I felt as though they needed some competition to help motivate product quality.... In conclusion, the TI grphics calculators are fantastic, but their accouterments need some improvement.
The 270 works just fine in US cities (DC, LA, St Louis, & Boston so far); have not tried it in Europe. Am slightly disappointed because in comparing and contrasting the various Garmin models listed here--all at approximately the same price--I somehow thought the 270 provides directions in real street names--a definite plus. Wrong--that's the 260, which I wish I had ordered. Could live without the European capability of the 270, though it may come in handy someday.
I have owned many binoculars before. Nothing matches this pair. Very bright, water proof, very close focusing, great optical coatings, nice rubber coatings, and EXCELLENT long eye-relief for those of us with glasses. Nice idea haveing the rear lens cups attached. As a naturalist I find the birds I see just seem to pop out. And the binoculars look great too. I purchased these at this site although the actual dealer was Adorama. Adorama's price was almost $200 less than anywhere elses's and they shipped very fast.Unless you want to spend another $600 more on a pair of binoculars I really can't see why you need to look any further. Most people will sctach their heads why your birding binoculars are Pentax instead of Nikon or Leica, that is until they try them.Like all optics yuo'll want to try them out first, but I think this is a really great pair to put on your short list.
I purchased this charger as a multi-purpose device to use in my car and while I'm traveling. I love the fact that it is both a wall charger and an auto/airplane charger. I have a Video iPod, and a charger is essential for use during long flights--I can't finish a movie over 1.75 hours without it.Most accessories are for the wall OR for car/airplanes. While this device may be a bit bulkier than others, it lets me travel with one less accessory. It is also priced similarly to a single-purpose wall charger. It's a great value!
These phones are terrible. I got them for a christmas present, and as I popped a AAA battery into the ANNOYING cable, I immediately noticed that the bulky battery port got caught on just about everything, AND it weighed as much as the headphones.Moving on to the headpiece.The only good part about it is they fold into a smaller shape, which is still pretty pathetic.They don't open big enough for big heads, which unfortunately I have, and even on small heads, they're at an angle which is, I'm GUESSING, a way to guarantee that you will let your spouse, or in my case, brother, use them on the plane.THE SOUND!!! WHAT YOU ALL WANTED TO HEAR!pathetic.With the noise cancellation turned off, you can't hear them at all. The volume is worse than any headphone I've ever had before.With the cancellation on, You cant hear anything at all. That's right, music included. They make you sound deaf. It sounds like a constant bass but at a lower, and eventually uncomfortable, decible.My rating? 1 star. None if possible.My opinion to you?Get theThe Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling HeadsetI bought it after the Philips, because they were pathetic.They may cost $300 or less by the time that you read this, but they don't let you down. Philips, get outa da house.
The V-Moda Vibe earbuds are the most comfortable and best sounding set for the money, I have ever used. Besides all types of music, I go to sleep most nights listening to a recorded book on my iPhone. (nice way to end the day)I've used high-end Etymotic earbuds in the past, and while they cost FIVE TIMES as much, they aren't as well made, don't look as good, and sound almost the same.Save your money and buy these beauties and enjoy all the full, vibrant sound they have to offer.
Excellent headphones, I knew from other reviews that I could expect a quality set of headphones. I ordered these around Thanksgiving time and got a fantastic price which made this purchase a "no-brainer". The sound is exactly what I was looking for, no boominess, nice clarity on the top end, great cans for monitoring. They are very comfortable on my head, I like the long cord provided with them. I expect these to provide me with many hours of quality service. Would recommend these to anyone interested in a serious set of cans for monitoring or for serious music listening.
I bought this because my phone was losing its charge when I talked for more than 1 - 2 hours. I hoped that a new battery would improve the talk time. I have to say that I am disappointed. While it started out good, after 2 months, I am back to having a talk time of around 1 - 2 hours after which I get the dreaded 'low battery' warning.
A friend of mine owns one of these. She purchased it because her sister-in-law had one. What she didn't know is that her sister-in-law didn't know how to use it. She came to me for help loading mp3s on it which I figured out. The problem is that just because the device is loaded with mp3s, it doesn't mean you can play the songs. I helped her out with this as well after calling the customer service phone number. They were no help what so ever. All they wanted was purchase info and the serial number of the device. Then they proceeded to tell me that they couldn't help me but would send me a couple of emails with info. They also informed me that my friend had 30 days worth of customer support and after that period it would cost her money if she needed any further help. I think this STINKS! She paid over $200 for this device. I think they could offer a bit better customer service and for a longer period of time. I ended up figuring things out by "playing with the device" for a while. I would not recommend this device to anyone.
Have used 96542 and 95310 +DL flawlessly for years. Any other # for DL doesn't seem to give good results.The reviewer who complained that the dye has changed is correct for some disks - he's not using 96542, which the review is on.For +DL disks, Verbatim has never given me any coasters, no matter what I am burning. For single layer, I always useTaiyo Yuden, now labeled as JVC Taiyo Yuden. TY media is now using the JVC brand name,(since 2008). Taiyo Yuden acquired a majority stake in JVC's magnetic and optical media business.Just look carefully at the packaging to see that you get Verbatim#96542.
Okay...this is a cute girlie DVD which would look darling in any little girls room - the fact that it might add to the decor would be the only reason to purchase this. This means if you want something that lasts - please do not bother!It does not feel good quality...very plastic and not too strong, but the biggest issue is the fact that it seems - as in the cases with other buyers - that this lasts for about 6 months, and even then problems begin to arise quickly!For us it failed to recognise discs leaving us with an error message. Add to this the DVD played would not stay open long enough to actually remove or add a DVD - you would literally have to hold on to it to stop the door shutting! It a nutshell, it began to take multiple tries to get this to work and this got progressivly worse so thankful that we had bought a protection plan, we took it back and switched it out for a regular DVD player that may lack the cuteness...but hey, it works!!
As others mentioned, the documentation for the picture frame is horrible. Thus, I decided to hook the frame to my MacBook Pro using the supplied USB cable and transfer images. For some reason I could not eject the disk image after transferring the images from my computer to the frame and when I disconnected the USB cord it seemed to corrupt several of the images which in turn caused the frame to malfunction when it encountered the first corrupt image. Fortunately turning the power off and then on corrected the malfunction.I then deleted all of the images from the frame's memory, and decided that I would try loading the EasyShare software onto my computer to see if that would facilitate the transfer. BIG MISTAKE!! DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE. Here's what happened... After loading the software and then launching it, it asks to import your images and it tells you that it will not change any of your images. IT LIED. The software ended up corrupting about 100 of my favorite images that I had enhanced using Aperture and I've spent the better part of the morning recoving the files from a backup and then reapplying the enhancements to each image.After that debacle, I was about to pitch the frame, but I decided to try one more thing. I used the computer to transfer all of the images to a USB thumb drive and then plugged the thumb drive into the frame. This worked like a charm and resulted in gorgeous images being displayed on the frame. The frame allows you to copy images from your thumb drive to the frame which is what I ultimately did so I could use the thumb drive for other tasks.Other than not using the included software, my other recommendation to purchasers of the frame would be to export the images that you want to put on the frame from your image processing application using a resolution of 800x480 pixels. This way you will maximize the number of images that the frame's memory will hold.
This is the best Memory Card out there.Everyone in my family uses them!
This is a great remote. It actually does simplfy your home theater. Once set up, it is easy to control everything.The software that comes with the remote is pretty good, although it didn't run on my mac the way the documentation suggested it would. It did easily install. Just use your instincts.Once installed, it is pretty simple to get it talking properly with your tv and player and such. I have it set up with an LCD tv, a dvd player, and my gamecube.I have had some problems getting it to "learn" functions from my old remote but to be honest I haven't spent enough time on it. I tried for about half an hour to get the harmony model to learn the "go back to the previous channel I was viewing" function from my old remote. Unsuccessful but I need to try again and then call customer support.Batter usage so far is great, I've had the remote working for probably about 3 weeks now and so far no battery problems.Of course it is a bit overpriced for a remote control but it does work well with a little effort from the user.
This is more like an install guide than a review.I have no complaints about Streamzap's remote control. I have 3 of them: my WMC, my sister's WMC, my mother's WMC. 2 running Windows 7 x64 Premium, 1 running X64 Ultimate. I used it on Vista before.It installs on everything: Windows XP, Vista, 7. 32 or 64 bit.I have it on my drawer because I'm using a Logitech Harmony remote control. Streamzap is compatible with them 100%. No need to learn IR codes, Streamzap's remote is on Logitech's database.Here is the link for the instructions for any 64bit Windows OS.[...]You can customize it further, just not with the included software.I use LM Remote KeyMap, you can customize the heck out of it with the software.Besides adding support for any player or anything you can think of in your PC.I use it with Hulu desktop, VLC, ArcSoft TMT, etc.[...]
The whole set up is nice, however I just bought my wife a Ipod 60G and it doesn't really fit into the clip. It's very snug and I'm waiting for it to crack and break. Already looking for other speaker systems. But no complaints with the speaker output.
They work alot better than a regular VHS tape and when you record something the picture quality is alot better.
I have tried several headsets and USB phones for use with VoIP calls using Skype.The most impressive feature of this headset is the mic. Other headsets and devices have trouble picking up my fairly low voice. This comes through loud and clear, no one has problems hearing me at all.The headset is very comfortable and can be used for an extended period without any of the discomfort other cheaper brands subject you to.It has inline volume control and mute switch. The USB adapter can be removed if you want to plug directly into the audio jacks on a laptop with limited USB ports available or if the jacks are simply more accesible, as they are with my Toshiba Tecra.Having used this headset I can never go back to a cheaper model, it is SO SO superior, definately worth the extra money if you use a headset on a regular basis and/or for long periods at one time.
the end result was good, but my goodness it took a lot of work to make it work well!!
I bought this recorder for college. At first it worked pretty good, sound quality isn't great, playback is a little fuzzy and distorted, but overall it was good considering the price. Now after a couple of months it only works when it wants to. It will be fine one day, and then the next it won't play the tape back, or it won't record at all. I thought it was the tape, but it does this with all the tapes. I replaced the batteries so it's not that either. I have lost hours of lectures because of this thing. I am buying a digital recorder to replace this one. Hopefully that will be more reliable and maybe even last me the entire semester!!
I just bought a Pentaz ZX-7 a few months ago. Since then I have taken numerous rolls of film, and I have only been satisfied with the quality of the photos.I like the fact that it has metal binding, and I like how I can take both panoramic and regular pictures. I enjoy using both the automatic mode, and the manual mode. I recommend this camera to both beginners and professionals.
When I saw it was 2 dollars and could get it to ship for free with my router, I said "hey why not?"Perfect for watching TV shows and movies on the TV when you can find them online!
Speaking from real experience, don't waste your money buying this cable which makes absolutely no difference from a cabe you can find with half or less the price. I bought a few top of the line monster cables once I got the top of the line SONY XBR960 HDTV. Later on I switched cables around, with other brand, cheaper component cables such as Philips PTS1000 (the HDMI standard owner by the way), and also other HDMI cables (even no name brands coming with my DVD player). You know what? I see absolutely no difference even under close examination. The SONY XBR960 produces the finest pitch you can find on any TV. You think about what that means. Stop buying this ridiculously priced cables, and save your $$ and buy somethinfg else on your shopping list. Digital is digital. Don't let monster mislead you that their cables produce more 11010 ... than others.
This is our first Harmony remotes and we love it.The effectiveness of Harmony's remote with its "activities" based set up, is a great solution for complicated systems with many different components.I spent about 30 minutes perfecting the 550 using the online programming interface; it was easy to use and comprehensive. All I had to do was plug the remote into my computer's USB port, install the updated software, and download all of my existing programming. It worked perfectly!The unit has backlit LCD display that is easy to read. Keys, while a bit small, are indented, which provides a tactile feel and response.I am very pleased with this remote, and recommend it to anyone who would like to control a variety of components with an intuitive, easy to use, single remote control.
The 714p+ print server works fine with my Canon i850 !!!
This alarm is effectively loud and irritating. Hopefully it will scare the muggers and criminals. I bought 2 for my daughters and I am thinking of buying more.
I usually do not like spending a lot for products like this (I believe I spent around $30), however this is a good quality product. Very sturdy, and is great for what is used for. I love to run with it - much better than the pieces that you place in your ear. This thing doesn't even fall off when it's not hanging over my ear. The official video review (i think from cnet) was very helpful in my purchase.
Fairly nice case with an easy snap cloure but not exactly a custom fit.I found that if you're bending or sitting a lot that my Sansa E200/250 has moved around inside the case slightly causing a button on the unit to be pressed and stop the unit from playing the current song. I turned the unit around the opposite way and it does seem to help. I'm still pretty satified with the case.
The ratings I read before I bought this bag pretty much covered everything I was looking for at the time. It holds my Canon T2i with a 28-135mm attached face down, an extra 70-300mm lens, a 50mm lens, plus extra batteries, cords, lens hoods and external microphone. I've used the bags on trips and such for about 6 months now so its too late to return it, but I would if I had the choice simply due to functionality.First, you'll notice in the picture (which I hadn't prior to purchase) that the handle (not the strap) is located at the BACK of the bag, not in the middle right on top. When I pick the bag up by the handle and its all loaded down with all my stuff, the weight causes it to lean towards my leg instead of hanging straight down. So if you walk around for any amount of time using the handle, your shoulder grows tired of having to hold it away from your leg. Feels very weird. I know some people would say "if you're walking around a lot, use the shoulder strap, Goober" and I do, but simple things like packing your car for a trip is awkward with it hanging at a 45 degree angle. Trust me, it will grow to bother you after a while.Second, other pictures show all the stuff beautifully organized with the flaps open, pouches full, very neat and pretty. In reality, at least with the stuff I have, the bag will not stay upright when the main flap is closed. It falls over on top of the Tamrac label. Yes, there is a zipper pouch in the flap that can hold stuff but the bag falls over even with the flap empty.Construction is fine and yes it holds a lot of stuff, so if all you ever do is use the shoulder strap, you may be content. But after using it for a while, I'm finding myself irritated with the handle at the back of the bag and it falling over every time I close it.
Dylan Spears review is an excellent one. This is product is certainly not for serious use. Software needs lot of work. GPS box is pretty good. Always gets a fix and bluetooth connection is reliable. Navman is going to come up with a new software release in late summer.Other shortcomings of this products are1) Lack of charger adapter for Palm. They could have easily used a Y style cable and plug to charge palm.2) Software always chooses the same route irrespective of the routing option (Fastest / Shortest) chosen. e.g. San jose to LA always picks 580 to I-5. Shorter route is 152E to I-5.3) Suction mount for GPS is inconvenient. Power plug and the indicator is on the glass side. You have to hunt for power switch to turn it on and then in day time it's hard to figure out whether it is ON or not.4) GPS hw always turns off even if external power is present. You always have to turn it on. Kind of annoying.5) SW crashes often. It will start repeating a turn again and again and again then die.6) Suction mount for PDA has wrong orientation if you want to mount it on the windsheild left to your steering (best position). Glue on Plastic base is not heat resistant. Falls off in an hour if you leave your car in sun.7) Database errors. Out of 10 destinations 3 were wrong. They were not in a new area.8) Limited display option. You can not see time and distance to destination at the same time.9) Does not understand zip code. Takes lot of time to enter an address.
I took this one for granted until I bought the Netgear MR814v2 for my office. I've used the Linksys at home for about 10 months now, no problems!!I have 4 systems which use this router. I telecommute from home very often and love having the flexibility of being wireless. Also, the Linksys router provides incredibly reliable connections when I compare it with the Netgear which seems to drop connections every 5 mins (after going through every possible configuration and an inept tech support).Recommended!
I bought this for my son. Keeps him very occupied loading and listening to music. He really gets a kick out of it.
My last router was a Linksys WRT150N and I was very disappointed with its performance. It didn't function well at range.However, my last D-link router was the most temperamental router ever, but because good reviews I bought the DIR-655 and have been very happy with it. It's range is fantastic (not to mention all the other good features that I expect out of a router.) A computer that was about 50 yards away went from weak signal with the Linksys to Excellent with the DIR-655.
Actually worked the first time, but then fried my battery so badly that it now only plays for an hour before needing recharged. I'll probably have to replace my nano much sooner than anticipated, so this definitely isn't a product I'd recommend to anyone who values their ipod.
As a person that has become very frusturated with the overall product quality of the various mp3 players available, I was pleasantly suprised by this little device. I bought a RIO 600 a few months ago and it was so shockingly bad I returned it, I won't go into the details, but it was just horrible. I've also gone through an early CD based MP3 player which was even worse then the RIO.The samsung player performs exactly as it should. Add on a 64 MB SmartMedia (which I was fortunate to have for my Digital Camera) and you have a 96 Meg player at a great price.It comes with real jukebox, which I don't like that much but you can go to the samsung site and download an explorer style program for managing your songs. I had no trouble getting the unit running under Windows XP.This is a basic player featurewise but it has everything I need and its just great value. The sound quality is excellent, even through the supplied headphones, the carrying case (belt clip) is useless though. Other then that, its just perfect.. You won't be dissapointed if you get one!
It was great at first. I liked the sound and the software was easy to use. My Rio Sport on/off button stopped working after 2 months of use. My fault I didn't buy the extended warranty. So now it's useless. What a waste of money.
I've purchased 2 of these over the last year and they are great. Make sure you update the drivers and can set your windows control panel to use the mic that is built into this rather then your laptop line in.
Great product. Would suggest this to anyone. Great price too. Product was delivered in great time. Thanks
Works as good as any of my more expensive optical cables, but less costly. BARGAIN!
I odered this item so that it would clear the dirt from my Disk drive , but this didnt work at all its only a myth that this disk would clean your drive's head.
I bought this to use with a canon 7d as I thought I would need the extra space and speed. It has had no trouble recording multiple bursts of pictures at the 8 frame per second speed. I have been happy with it.
This all-digital receiver is truly remarkable. It is easily comparable with models that cost thousands of dollars and I would recommend it to anyone.It supports all major 6.1 and 5.1 sound formats, such as Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital-EX, DTS, and DTS-ES. It also supports Pro Logic II and NEO:6, giving you a lot of choices for matrixed surround sound. Listening to some of my old songs on this unit is as if I had received a new set of ears. Overall, the sound is very &quot;bright&quot; and clear, truly an immersive listening experience.At 100 Watts per channel, it is more than enough for most home theater systems, but remains affordable enough to be a bedroom system as well. This slim beauty will clearly get you the most receiver for the least amount of money -- a great deal for the enthusiast or the amateur. Products like this don't come around very often, people will remember this one like they remember the RP82 DVD player. Get one now before it's obsoleted!
I have to say - the player worked good then I got the "HO7" error. I think my player lasted more than others...we just don't play many dvd's - but still, the fact you get this error and its doomed..does not make me happy. Move on and buy OTHER THAN PANASONIC, a well researched and quality player. Stay away from this one.
Fits my Manfrotto 190Pro just fine, with the 486RC ball head.I read a review where it fits this perfectly, but this bag is pretty tall. so it sits in the bottom, but it leaves enough room to put in a manfrotto monopod as well.I would have purchased another bag if i had known the fit on this, maybe one skinnier, but my lack of research on the product has no bearing on its quality,. and for the price you just cant beat this.5 stars!
This player works great. So far there are no problems with it. It also plays movies that i was unable to play on a different dvd player. The only problem i have with this player is the remote control. I mean it looks and feels cheap. But really it doesnt work that great when you press it. I have to press play a few times before it actually goes on while another time there are no probems. But when you do get the movie on, the quality of the movie is great.
The 2 memory cards took me about 10 minutes to install and half of that was trying to figure out how to take the computer cover off! Loaded instantly upon restart and have not had any problems since.
I just bought this camera so that I can start Net Meetings. The installation was very easy. I do not have a CD-Rom on my laptop, but used my cable modem to download the information from the Logitech site. After downloading the drivers I was able to install the required software, plug the camera in the USB port and I was on my way.The software includes 8 different sections:1. Create pictures and videos: You can take pictures or make a video.2. Create Video E-mail: You can record your own video (Audio and Video) and sent it to people in your mail distribution list. Works very well.3. Create a Web album: As the title states this is an image repository.4. Create a Web Cam: Logitech signs you up with a 3rd party web site that hosts live Web cam. A little choppy but works well.5. Broadcast Live: You can record your own TV show and invite people to view your show at a given time. The recording is done with the camera and the broadcasting by the 3rd party vendor mentioned above.6. Create Animation: This activity let's you create stop-motion and time-lapse videos.7. Activate Motion Director: Use the sensor to see who is in your house/room. You can set the sensitivity and have it record immediately.8. Look at my Gallery: You can store, sort and organize your images and videos in this location.The user interface of the software is very well with all the mentioned sections having a step-by-step guide. Within the software main screen you have two windows. One window guides you real-time as your camera focuses and the other window displays the result of your action (snap-shoot, video, web cast, etc.) The unit itself has a button to take snap shots, a sensor for detecting movement, a microphone that adds value (and a must) that enables Net Meetings and Internet phone calls - This is where the productive part comes in.I gave this a four star because of the image size and zoom capability and the colors of the output (good but needs some touching up).Have fun watching!
I love this monitor, especially for the price I paid for it. I have had no problems with it and its a refurbished model. The colors are awesome.Viewsonic VA703b 17-Inch LCD Monitor
CAD makes good stuff. While it may not be the most beautiful mic, it's got a good pedigree and sturdy construction.I wouldn't hammer a nail with it, but I wouldn't want to drop it on my foot either. Fortunately, the spring clamp design of the shockmount means that's less likely to happen since there are no cumbersome buckles as on some designs.The large 1" capsule exhibits a pleasing proximity effect in Cardioid mode. There are high pass filter and pad circuits as well as Omni and Figure of 8 patterns. The included spec sheet claims 20Hz-20kHz freq response, which has a slightly lower bottom than what the Amazon product listing states. Comes with a fairly nice soft zipper pouch for storage. I'd expect a box for a mic of this type, but at this price it's worth the tradeoff.If you're looking for an robust versatile inexpensive large diaphragm condenser, this is a good option.
I bought this and have been quite satisfied. I bought it cause i have had such great luck with jvc products and own others that i can link together.Sound is execptional for small speakers. Saving Private Ryan sounds like your there on omaha beach.Only thing i had trouble with was a setting to activate the optical input from a default setting for the cd player, to be active on the dvd player. once its done everythings just great.
I've had this camera for 2 years this Christmas. Overall, for the price it is pretty descent. The biggest problem I have with it is that indoor pictures are always grayish, unless in a super bright area, with like flouresent lights!Outdoor pictures are great. To sum it up, great for beginners, and very well lit outdoor settings.
For the price that I got (under $40) it was a very nice unit. I've had the unit for over six months now and so far, only some skipping occur, but not much at all. The skippings usually seem quite random, and doesn't happen because th eunit is being moved or anything like that. The unit I have contians the suffix A sticker.The car kit that came with mine, though, is a little weird. At times the volume will be too soft for no reason, but mostly they all worked great.The only things I really don't like about this unit are 1) the display LCD isn't backlit, making reading practically impossible at night, and 2) the search option is not very user friendly, and the unit doesn't seem to respond too well to it.Over all, I give it 4 stars, for its price, and that it hadn't died on me yet.
I was on the verge of purchasing the Apple Cinema Display 30" for the photography work that I do.However, as of June 2008, the ACD is already considered old and overpriced especially for the currect specs.I started to take a look around and was interested in the 30" Dell LCDs however there were issues with oversaturation on the red hues. I know how that is since Ive had previous Dell LCDs.I luckily found reviews on the Samsung 30" 305t and quickly became interested. However there were few reviews but the ones out there were great.I finally pulled pulled the trigger and purchased it and got it a few days later.I must say, the reviews out there say that the LCD is pretty well calibrated out of the box. I am currently running a Macbook Pro (Feb 2008) and when i hooked it up, the colors looked very hyper saturated. Reds, Greens and Blues.I have a Gregtag Macbeth i1 display 2 for screen calibration. Without the OSD on the Samsung, I was not able to manually adjust the RGB color levels and the LCD was not giving me what I wanted.I calibrated over 5 times with different light settings and it was still the same.I called eye-one for assistance and they told me that the RGB controls werent that great and it was better to let the i1 adjust it. For some strange reason after that, I ran it again in advanced mode (which I did prior) and after a couple of resets, The colors in CS3 (PS & Bridge) were giving me accurate colors. Some icons and programs still had "hyper" colors but as long as the photos looked good, I was ok with it.The other main issue I had was colors on Firefox looked super oversaturated. I soon found out that Firefox 2.x did not load color profile whereas Safari did (althoug Safari was close but it was still slightly less colorful). My solution to this was downloading Firefox 3.0 beta and installing a color management add-on. Solved the problem. Next week, Firefox 3.0 will be out and I wont have to use the beta anymore.So overall, after 5 days with it, love it! Everything looks great. Don't hesitate for a moment.
never worked out of box,tech support incompetent and apathetic, paid top dollar at crutchfield for nothing since they are on b.o. and no expected replacement date
I've seen some reviews saying that when you plug the micro tip in it only works one way but luckily I don't have that problem. This product works great, love it.
These broke shortly after I bought them. I would strongly recommend that you not buy these. The side piece cracked after only wearing them about 3 times.
I have never dealt with such a bad company. I deal with electronics companies daily, but this one takes the cake. I bought the PFD22 from a direct distributor and got the product, with outdated software that would not work on my Axim, OR my WinXP machine. They said I had to pay additional money for the updated software on CD that I just paid for the previous day. I would never EVER recommend this product to anyone. Customer Service at Pharos also took DAYS to get back to me on each reply.
I was wholly disappointed when I received, not the lens cap which is displayed on this site, that had an attachment for it, to hang from my camera so I would not lose it when I detached it from lens. All I get is the cheapest cap, no attachment, not the brand I ordered or obviously model. So I warn anyone from buying anything from this company. Obviously I am the victim of bait and switch. Entice to buy a good product then get sent something no even close in quality to what I ordered. BEWARE.
It is very light weight, fits the laptop perfect. Has extra space for the battery and mouse. I just wish it didn't attract dust, dirt and materials so easily. It's a magnet to dirt and dust. Otherwise I love everything about it, and I really had to look hard. I retuned 3 other cases. This one I will keep and be happy with.
Don't buy this unless you plan on taking it to the beach - it is useless for the house. As the other reviews pointed out - the antenna only works outside - 20 feet from your home. So plan on purchasing a seperate roof antenna and at least 50 feet of extra cable, and then get ready to spend an entire day installing it, or add the cost of hiring an electrian to do it for you. Oh yea, it stopped working completely after 3 months from unconnecting and reconnecting the antenna as you take it from room to room.
Sounds as good as CD quality. I am buying the same for the SanDisk SANSA also. DOnt hesitate to order it. its cheaper here than in stores.
In a word, I give the Eagle-Aspen 2DB antenna high marks and kudos. At first, I did not expect much from the antenna considering the cheap price and small size, but I had high hopes anyways. Unhappily, I soon determined from its written documentation, I could expect a reception area of around 30 miles. Thing is, I'm located more than twice that far away from most major broadcasting towers. I started thinking I was wasting my time on this cheap piece of crap. In addition to the antenna, I had also purchased a 12 foot long high end quad protected cable figuring I was going to keep the antenna pretty close to the TV, in doors. When I first scanned for channels I got zilch, nada. Not good at all, but not entirely unexpected. What a squander, I thought. In desperation, I tried tightening the cable connections with pliers at the TV and antenna and tried again. Wondebar! I got 22 digital channels! All the major stations supposedly well out of range came in strong and true. I got an incredible strong signal and perfect reception from all received channels. This is not your father's old over the air TV reception with lines, shadows, and picture static. The HD signal/picture from this antenna rivals and exceeds high end paid cable reception and the best part it's free. Sixty dollars a month free! Do the math, that's over a $700.00 a year saved. Screw cable!
After shopping around for about 4 days, I finally decided on this headset. Purchased for $... delivered to my door, I figured at that price I wouldn't be too upset if I weren't completely satisfied. My only goal for them was voice-over-internet, primarily for gaming.Here are my thoughts after a couple weeks of use: For the money, a great purchase. The slimmer, behind the neck design is nice. They've been comfortable to wear for up to 8 hours of use. The microphone has provided very good pick up and clarity without transmitting a lot of background noise; and the headphones provide very nice clarity for both natural and comp-gen vocals with the volume levels, from min to max, seeming to span just the right range for my tastes.If you're looking for great music reproduction, these aren't it. Again, the vocals are very clear, but the music lacks the richness and depth that my external speakers provide. In short, it's a bit flat. But, with a bit of tweaking with an equalizer, I'm perfectly content to listen to mp3's on these while I play.The microphone swivel has a very solid feel to it, and stays exactly here you put it. The cord has plenty of length to it, but I don't think it would take a lot of excessive abuse before it would break at it's connection point to the earphones. Recommend puting a dab of glue on the foam mic cover to keep it in place.I didn't give these 5 stars because they didn't WOW! me; but for the price, a highly recommended buy.
Unit works properly as a switch but will not configure without a static IP from your ISP. As most ISP's only accord this for business accounts, this is not your box. Quite adequate as a 10/100 switch though limted documentation.
Not a great product from IBM. The feel and look is mediocre and the function isn't great either. I switched to logitech, and like them pretty well.
I bought the LVW-5115 after giving up on my second LVW-5005. I hoped this model would be better.It still freezes up, but the 5005 froze when I pushed stop while this one freezes when I push pause.The color is just wierd. It shifts everything toward the green.It stops recording (some of the time) if there is a gap in the tape you are trying to copy. My old videotapes are full of these gaps. I think this problem results from Lite-on's (similar to other manufacturers') concern that I might copy copyrighted videotapes. So, the recorder is very sensitive to anomalies in the signal. Of course, this makes no sense because the law very explicitly allows people to make one copy of any copyrighted material for his or her own use.But this is not what I was trying to do, anyway. My old tapes are from TV shows, recorded on my own VCR. This unit is going back and I guess I will try another brand.
I know there was only one review on this product and it was positive.The description says that it will learn most codes through the otherremote. I tried "learning" with a Sony DVD player remote and a GPXboombox remote. Neither one worked. I had to return the product.Very dissatisfied.
I just received my Pro. salad shooter today and let me tell you it is awesome. Very quick and very easy clean up. I am impressed!!! A must have for any kitchen.
The only reason I bought this DVD player is to play my foreign region DVD's which it is supposed to do. But is DOES NOT! It is a scam, I wouldn't recommend it to anybody.
I use this BBQ with Mesquite lump charcoal and have grilled excellent steaks, and smoked some pork ribs, a chicken, a London Broil and a giant hamburger so far. No marinade, just a dry rub and on the grill. The book included has accurate cook times as long as you keep the temperature needle on the "i" in Ideal for as much of the cook time as possible, which is not hard to do. Make sure to "cure" it before you use it. This burns off all the smells and chemicals that are in it from the manufacturing. Cure it using the propane burner. Easy to assemble too.
First of all id like to thanks many of you for your reviews on the battery life, i though it was only me, being new to the ipod.Yeah its sad that it doesnt last long for video playback but you have to admit that the EQ options it offers optimize the sons from good to MAGNIFICENT, I have never heard songs as realistic as the ipod does.And I do belieave I read an article ovr at ipodmine for 50Hr ipod batteries...so theres something to get your hopes up...
I don't buy into the overpriced cable hype and I don't buy my cables from the big box stores. I bought this cable from Amazon for about half the price they were charging for the same cable in a big box store. The sound coming from my sub sounds great so I have no complaints.
I selected this system over others primarily for the HDMI ports so that I do not have to use multiple cables for video and audio but discovered that the y are only pass-through for video. I invested in a DVD player with HDMI port and changed my cable box for one that has HDMI. All are connected to the system using the HDMI ports with an optical cable from the cable box for sound. The volume on the system is maxed out but the sound from the speakers are low when using either DVD or TV. It is not worth the trouble and cost to return it.
Kodak EasyShare Digital Camera Power KitI will Not buy anymore digital camara supplies from Amazon . The printer cartridge in the kit was defective, made a few prints and quit.
I purchased this pair of headphones back in August 2003 for $3 at a now defunct store. The audio quality is slightly improved, but after months of heavy and repeated use, the noise cancellation became just annoying. The audio seems to shift more or less to the right earpiece when the processing is turned on. What I did like the headphones is the increased bass response, but in turn the circuitry is not sophisticated enough save battery energy.The big problem is the wearability of the headphones, the design compresses the top of the ears - which can be painful after minutes of usage. Also, the paint isn't exactly durable, but the interesting part is the cream/beige underlying plastic color shows. A good use for the headphones is running lawn equipment, to reduce some engine noise (which is relegated to this task now [snickering]).This model is replaced by HP-CN6, a slight update to the HP-CN5 but at today's prices ($30+/-). This revision drops the translucent coloring that lasted for a couple of years in the market and replaces it with a spray of matching silver coloring and updated badging. After company acquisition, Aiwa is now Sony's "value brand". One of Sony's noise canceller headsets are based on this model, and also other brands.
I like the mouse but the usb computer adpater was unexpected,, i use this with a notebook so it makes it a bit combersome,, that would be the only change I would make. I would buy it again..
Bought 2 of em for $80 each and they pack one heck of a punch for 250/500 Watts RMS, not costly and if you are looking for bang for the buck, these are the way to go.
For those still doing some comparison shopping re: Earbuds or IEMs (In Ear Monitors). The following four units have very similar high frequency characteristics:Creative Labs EP-630Sennheiser CX300-BV-MODA Bass FreqV-MODA Remix M-ClassTo my ears, which are use to Sennheiser's HD 580s headphones - as their reference, I find that the mid and hi freq response is pretty much the same for these four ear-buds - clean but just a little bit soft on the high end.Their biggest difference come at the bottom, all but the V-MODA Remix hype their strengths at Bass frequencies. To me the Creatives and the Sennheisers have a baby bass boost. Almost unnoticeable, but enough to be noted with the proper tune(s). The MODA Remix has a pretty good bass bump, always noticeable; when material has strong bass notes - they can start to mask the mid-bass and the mid-frequencies. If there is a great deal of bass material, you can lose the vocalist along with other mid-freq material. The MODA Bass Freq has such a pronounced bass boost that I find it impossible to use them for any length of time. To my ears, they are semi-unusable, the bass is so dominant that it climbs up throughout the freq spectrum and drowns out a great deal of detail. I no saying it drowns the Mid's & Hi's on every cut, but the more bass content, the more the entire frequency spectrum is colored by the bass. My ear prefers a flatter freq response and notes the Bass coloration easily. As an oldie, but goodie - I am very familiar with my music library, and it is easy for me to note, when something is off. So my first MODA Bass Freq unit went to a friend's teen who loves, and NEEDS that constant thump in his skull.However my second MODA Bass Freq unit, when combined with a DAP that has a Customizable equalizer setting, it is possible to flatten out the Bass Bump. I choose to give the Mid's and the Hi's a bit of a boost, while leaving the Bass flat. I find this more effective than trying a correction by causing a drop in the Bass region. Different ears will get differing 'mileage'. Always adjust an equalizer to you ears preferences, not a theoretical standard. The ears know!Obviously, if you've got the need for that bass, then the V-MODA Bass Freq might be perfect for you. Otherwise you have three excellent alternative candidates to choose from. Real bass is tight, like an Electric Bass Guitar; 'base' on the other hand has a soft, round and rotund sound - like a poorly tighten drum.So, my point is not to appoint a winner. It is to give you a gauge as to which unit may meet your ear's needs, depending on your need for that 'bass'. Sorry, I can't compare to SONY cause it has been a long time since they drew my attention to their 'buds'.It should be noted that the EP-630 and the CX-300-B are supposedly the same unit, except for the fact that the Creative has a symmetrical cable (equal length legs) while the Sennheiser has an asymmetrical cable (unequal length legs). I will also note, that it seems this model is being killed by the manufacturer (whomever they are), as the CX-300-B is no longer listed on the Sennheiser web site, and the EP-630 is listed in SOME, but NOT most of the links to headphones and/or ear-buds on the Creative web site; and Creative has not had the 630s in stock for a couple of weeks now, after having had them on sale (or was it a liquidation???).I don't know if replacements are on the way, but you will note that the CX-300-B and the EP-630 both have limited listing here on Amazon.Enjoy you toy of choice,angel
The camera itself is actual a decent camera. It is easy to use and very compact, but those are the only two positive aspects. I had so many issues with my camera. I had to return it twice to HP because of defects. The batteries needed to be replaced every week it seemed like and it was a very slow working camera on top of that. A lot of photos would come out blurry because the object (people, animals, etc) would have moved by the time the photo was taken. I lost many great photos due to the defectiveness of the camera. Needless to say I am not happy with HP products.
What can I say about a charger? It either works or it doesn't. Well, this one works. I've heard horror stories of aftermarket chargers "frying" peoples' iPods. Don't know how true that is, but I do know it is true that some aftermarket products are not produced up to Apple's specs.That's the nice thing about this charger: it's made by Apple, so you know it's been tested with iPods and is entirely safe and compatible.As for performance, it charges my iPod very quickly, is easy to use, and is small and portable.Nothing bad to say about it. It's all good. I just wish it came in black.
I BOUGHT THIS MOUSE BECAUSE I CAN'T WORK VERY WELL WITH THE TOUCH PAD ON MY SONY VAIO LAPTOP. I CHOSE MICROSOFT BECAUSE I HAVE ANOTHER LARGER MICROSOFT WIRELESS MOUSE I USE WITH MY DESK COMPUTER. THE MOUSE WORKS PERFECTLY. THE SIZE IS RIGHT, IT ONLY REQUIRES ONE BATTERY THE SHAPE IS RIGHT AND MOST AND BEST OF ALL, IT WORKS. RECOMMEND IT FOR ANYONE WANTING QUALITY IN A MOUSE.
1. The remote control is not fully functional. It does not navigate thru the menus of your ipod.2. For the alarm function to work, we need to keep the unit ON and its bright blue display is disturbing kids sleep.3. It is not a clock radio.I am returning this item to buy a actual CLOCK radio which can display time.
Installation was a snap. Took less than a half hour. Moving it from the bike to the car is a nice touch. You have to use the bluetooth headset for the car also but so what...with the car stereo blastin if you didn't have a headset you'd never hear it anyway! With it plugged into one ear you can't help but hear it. I'm COMPLETELY happy with mine! Only drawback is showing it off to everyone that sees it and wants a demo.
We got this as a public radio premium two years ago and I have been happily using it as a radio in non-emergency situations. I really just enjoy it as a portable radio, but we really need to get one for the Big One, because the radio is always inside, and will end up under a pile of rubble because I can't bear to part with it as an emergency supply. The sound has nice clarity and it gets decent reception. I use it with rechargable batteries (NiMH) and it takes 3 AA batteries and runs forever on them. When I have used the crank, it worked OK, but I would guess that newer versions of hand crank radios might have more power per crank. I counted about 100 turns ran it for 5 minutes or so. I have plenty of AA batteries set aside for the Big One, so I don't think this will be a problem. But if it were, I think my arm would get pretty tired. Also, I really need to buy another one so I am not fishing this one out of the rubble!! I'll tell you, if I did, I would give you even odds it would still work! BTW, we have the original brown one, but I believe the guts are all the same.
This item is for System Administrators/I.T. Professionals ONLY. If you don't know what this item is for, it is not for you.This item is NOT a HUB or SWITCH. It allows a standard ethernet with 4 pairs (eight wires) to be split into 2 sets of 2 pair (4 wires + 4 wires) so that you can have ethernet devices through 1 ethernet cable.To use this item, you need 2 splitting the wire on both ends of the cable.I am using this very successfully with a computer @ 100Mbits full and a VOIP/IP Phone @ 100Mbits full with POE on 2 different networks.
This was VERY easy to use. Put in the cents per Kwh (on your bill) and press reset. Plug it in and the calculations are automatic.I was able to identify that my refrigerator used about $6 / month, but I wasn't about to unplug that.Most of my chargers used about $.41 per month. They can be unplugged.My Wii uses 21 watts when turned off if it is on WiiConnect24. Who knew?The dehumidifier was the real shocker at $46 per month.A toaster oven uses .07 per hour at 400 deg. F.Once you know your costs, you will probably not need to use it again. Share the wealth and loan it to all your other techno geek friends.You get the picture. Easy to use, but if you are testing something that is necessary, you probably won't change your habits and turn it off.The refrigerator? I will leave that on. But two refrigerators? I might turn the second one off.Don't buy the cheaper one (p4430?). This one has a battery back up so you can move it to a more convenient location and read the results. It still needs to be plugged into an outlet to read the display.
This is the perfect case for my Iomega eGo 1 TB external hard drive. The internal divider is adjustable and when set for the hard drive, it leaves a small section, which is just the perfect size for the power supply and the USB cable. It is slim enough to still fit in my backpack along with the computer and other items. I love it!
This is the third time I am purchasing Transcend flash card class 6 from Amazon.com. This is the best card that I have used. No problem until now.
My internal sound card went out in my PC so I thought for the price how can I go worng. Within 10 seconds of pluging this little device into my PC i had sound. Instals quickly and automaticly. Other reviews said it gets hot, I have had it in for a week solid and have not noticed any tempature increase. Product says comes with speaker shift and preset equalizer options however when it finished installing I did not have any new options on my pc or softwear so for this I gave it 4 out of five stars. BUT I HAVE SOUND AGAIN!!!
Bought this for my wife for Christmas...great 2nd TV. We bought a 46" Sony Bravia in November and have been so impressed with its picture quality and the ease of set up, that I decided to stick with the Bravia line for smaller set. There is, of course, the cost aspect. The Bravia line is not cheap, but they are predictably great TV's. For me, the extra cash (considering it's amortized over several years at least) was worth it. I've no regrets and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Bottom line: It's a great TV, even if it's a bit pricey.
Good product for the money. Worked on my Mac and PC. Wish the they provided sleeves. A good by anyway, Product shipped in a timely manner
OK..This is the first review here.This camera...well..It's still working (one year as of 01.2009). I originally tried this product with the receiver inside (of course) and the camera outside through one 2x4 wall to about 60' and the picture was visible but very staticy; not a consistant clear picture. No known interference.I've moved it to within 25' and it seems to work very good. The picture quality is what you'd expect from a the lens specs I think. Not real high end IMHO. The motion sensor is quick and the motion/camera bar is adjustable in relation to the solar panel.Seems pricey although I didn't see anything much less expensive at the time. Also, wired or non-solar wireless were a bit less expensive at the time. Personally, I like wired systems but a lot may have changed in a year...
I have several comments in various categories:1) Other reviews: If you want more than four backup outlets, for heaven's sake, use a power strip plugged into the UPS. No big deal!As to the surge protection; the unit certainly CLAIMS to offer surge protection on all 8 outlets (no battery on 4 of them). I have had no experience one way or the other.I had no problem connecting the battery wire. Maybe they fixed the problem.2) Software: Be aware that the PC version of PowerChute is considerably more full-featured than the Mac version, and that for an Intel Mac you must download a new version (and make an account with APS to get it, though it is free). I could not get PowerChute to do anything useful on my Mac Mini. However, both Windows XP and OS X 10.4 supports this UPS out of the box.3) Mac OS X support. The native support should be nice, but it did not work well for me. You can tell it to shutdown after n minutes on battery (or when there are n minutes of power left or when there is n% power left) and you can also tell it to power back on when AC is restored. It did not do this for me. It shut down into some indeterminite state (unusable but drawing power) at the specified time and did not come back on power up. I think this is an OS X problem or maybe my own config problem, nothing against the UPS.4) By default, the UPS can drive you nuts during a power failure. While it is supplying power it beeps every 30 seconds. And it beeps repeatedly when the battery reaches full discharge. My computer room is near the bedroom. Need I say more? We had a power failure at night within a few days of the time I installed it. Luckily, if you install PowerChute on a PC, you can program the UPS not to beep. It took me a while to determine this, but there are quite a few options (unclear which are UPS settings and which are software settings) on the PC version.5) My speakers came with my HP LCD monitor and are powered by it. If I have the LCD on battery, the speakers make a buzzing noise. Not surprising that the UPS does not put out as pure a sine-wave as the power company, I suppose. It does not bother me, but you should know about it if you want to use the unit for audio applications.Hope this helps...Burns
I've used this product for approximately 12 months. After a period of time my palm stopped accepting entries. I finally figured out that the pressure involved in getting the palm in and out of this product was the problem. Apparently it was causing a small movement between the front panel of the palm and the back panel, creating a loss of connection. No permanent problem was created, but I have had to stop using this product.
Bought this together with the Linksys Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router:http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005ARK3/and had them both up and running within 10 or 20 minutes. Very impressed with the quality and reliability of these products.
There are plenty of negative reviews out there for the less expensive substitutes that I didn't want to hassle with that. So I decided to shell out money for the Canon branded replacement. Have had it for ~1 month and haven't used the camera a ton, but the one time I had to re-charge the battery, it didn't lose its charge rightaway like my old "dead" battery does. So it seems that I got the real thing.
This is a great surround sound system, and easily fills my 19' x 17' living room with sound. The only drawback is that the speaker wires are integrated right into the speakers, and into custom inserts for the unit. So, to change the length of the wires, you have to splice them instead of just buying new, higher grade wire. It also means you can't upgrade the wire, of course.
I've owned Microsoft mice since the first one came out. I currently own an Intellimouse Explorer (MS's first optical mouse) and love it.Since I just bought a laptop computer and my Intellimouse Explorer has trouble working through USB (broken cable??) I decided to purchase a smaller USB mouse. PCMag gives great ratings to this Notebook Optical Mouse and so did many Amazon.com users, which made the decision much easier.The mouse is great: very precise, solid clicking and a thin cable. My laptop has 3 USB ports, one on back and one on each side so the short cable (27 in.) is not a problem to me.This mouse is really small and easy to put away with your laptop. This, however, is the only shortcoming I found. The mouse is actually almost too small, although I'm already getting used to it and feel "weird" when I use my desktop's larger mouse. It measures: 3-1/2" long x 2" wide x 1-1/4" tall.Installation is a no brainer. I run Windows XP Home and only had to connect the USB cable to my laptop and was mousing right away.The mouse has a left and right button, plus a large scroll wheel that can act as a third button. It glows red when you use it (the sides and wheel are made of a translucent red material).Overall, like most Microsoft mice, this one is a great buy though you might want to try it out first if you have large hands - in that case, you may be better of with a larger desktop mouse.
don't know much about photography-husband does and said camera was perfect for me. I have found it is quite sturdy as it has gone on a few trips and many elementary field trips with the whole family (including two kids who like to take some of their own pictures). Pictures are pretty good quality - keep in mind, this is not a professional camera at not a professional camera price. It is perfect for everyday pictures and in most lighting. haven't figured out all of the features but really like the size of the LCD screen which takes up the whole back of the camera. I did find I had to get a case immediately to avoid scratches and fingerprints on the huge screen. the only thing I would change is maybe finding a camera that is a little thinner. Although this one is considered ultra-compact, I might have spent a little more for the same camera that would fit easier into pockets. overall a five star for the price!
This card was very easy to install. It plays all games in high settings. This card is one of the better AGP video cards.
The only thing I can say about this product is that I ordered it and gave the box to a coworker who ran out of ethernet ports in the wall. (Needed to plug in 3 devices and only had two wall ports). About 5 minutes later he came back and said it works. Exactly what I wanted to hear. Plug in and use.
I have purchased 3 different products to use to play my IPOD through my motorcycle radio...and autos. The Griffin is by far the best of these units, and I wish the other 2 were this product. No problems, easy to use.
I purchased this for an early x-mas present......first, from Best Buy.....After days and hours of testing and working with Audiovox, it was determined that the IR extender was the wrong IR extender, and had to be returned....It is unknown as to whether or not this was Audiovox's wrong IR extender, which was subsequently re-marketed by Audiovox with a new IR extender using the same model number or whether or not a Best Buy customer or employee was playing a swap game with the packaged IR extender.....It is hard to tell, because Audiovox does not put a true factory seal on their packaged products.Next (second), I purchased this from Amazon....After days and hours of testing and working with Audiovox, it was determined that the transmitter was either damaged or defective and was returned. It is unknown as to whether or not this was Audiovox's defective transmitter or an Amazon used re-packaged/returned unit/transmitter .....It is hard to tell, because Audiovox does not put a true factory seal on their packaged products.Next (third), I purchased this from another Amazon seller....No problems this time with some qualifications - because of my previous experience and the new transmitter was pre-set to channel "D" (vs. "A"), I remain skeptical that this might have also been a re-packaged unit or how long it may last before there are additional problems. The microwave oven does cause some interference. I am disapointed that there does not appear to be a similar type wireless system that can transmit/receive HD....even if such unit were more expensive. Compared to other similar products, it is nice to have the coax jack option on the receiver (for older TVs). Loved-ones of mine are, now, happy that they can finally get their cable stations in their kitchen without having to have drilled a whole in their wall..........but, what a frustrating experience it was to get there.
I boought this walkman because at my job I am allowed to listen to music. Jerry Springer and my soaps make the day slip by. This reception is great and all the availble presets make this a great walkman.
Even on the rare occasions that this connected, it still had issues. I would spend my money on a wireless printer instead.
Heed the warnings from the reviewers that indicated "mysterious combination changes", especially if you own an Apple laptop! I bought this for my son to use in college and after one week of use he called to tell me that the combination no longer worked!!!!
After months (years)? of telling my DH we needed a universal, I finally bought him this one for Christmas. We (only) had 4 different remotes we were using (receiver, satelite box, tv & dvd player). It only took 15 minutes to set-up, and bam - all done! Within 1 minute we realized this was going to simplfy our lives. I know it sounds dramatic, but when your kid hits a random button on the receiver remote & it takes 20 minutes to fix the problem, or when the in-laws visit & screw-up the same thing, it's a pain! I can't say enough about this remote! We've only been using it a few days, but we LOVE it!!!!!
Can't recommend these gels. The two we used partially melted over a 1Kw lamp after about two hours. Also they had stickers stuck to some of them (no idea why) which were a pain to remove before use. Look elsewhere for your lighting gel needs.
This little Brother SX-4000 electronic typewriter is really a great value!! It is basic but what it does do it does well. Like the "white out" correction feature...it does an amazing job of removing typos...better than the IBM we have at work that costs 6 times what this one does. It has a nice response to my typing touch...and the additional features are also quite adequate and are too many to mention here. Suffice it to say that you won't be disappointed with this little gem...it is great for filling out forms or free lance writing or letter writing...does it all!! Enjoy!!
The SB-400 is a great product and delivers plenty of positives. It is easy to use, easy to attach to the camera, and does everything that a lot of more expensive units do. I am at the advanced amateur level, not a professional, and the 400 is perfect for that. I recommend it without any reservation.
This is the first DOA product I've received from amazon and it's a pain in the butt to send back. I was literally cheated out of my 11 bucks and although not a lot of money, it's enough to annoy me. Forget the fact that I had to come up with an alternate solution for the task I bought this to cover. All in all, my first real let down from amazon that I can remember. DO NOT BUY THIS. It's that bad.
Not much to say about the functionality - plug it in and it goes to work BUT, the thing that made me happy was it has a real, metal case AND a conventional computer style, three prong plug! A little switch with the quality of a big one.
I work in a pre-press environment (i.e Mac fan-boy land). I myself can take or leave a mac or pc I am smart enough to use both. I had an ipod the 60 GB photo. It "claimed to have features it did not when I bought it and then with it's first update to add the feature mac made my accessory obsolete and started selling their own for only 39.95. needless to say I returned it and got off the i-pod wagon forever. This post is not to bash the ipod though it is a fine player but it's not for me. Since then i have tried several several other players some had ice features but the best ovrall way to describe them is "clunky". a few months ago I noticed the GIgabeat burning up the review circuit and was planning on the purchase. then just before buy date noticed microsoft's offering so I held off.In the months of development I read teasers and leaks and then reviews of final models. I went to the store yesterday planning on being disappointed by the hype. I picked one up and brought it home turned it on and gave it the once through and everything lived up to expectations. I installed the software without issue it takes some time but without issue. I was happy it wasn't the windows media player software. It's simple but nice. it isn't not quite as robust as i-tunes yet but is a great start. I prefer media monkey for my library and hoping some of the third-party developers will get on board and write plugins to support the Zune. Most importantly it works well with the Zune. I browsed the marketplace and like I-tune's decided not to buy. I enjoy the freedom of choice i get with ripping cd's.After importing in about 800 songs to the software I did my first Sync. it took about 5-10 min not bag for 8 gigs each song was a matter of seconds. I then tried to put the zune through it's paces and really found nothing wrong with the way things work. The Twist interface is great and I thought I'd miss the click wheel of my past i-pod but really didn't. I really prefer the controls of this. The changeable background although only a novelty makes my zune personal and is a nice touch. Album art takes center stage while playing and with the time I took tagging my collection it is nice to see my work properly displayed. I played with the features for a number of hours adding video and photos and really was happy with the product. It managed to live up to the hype.Well the next day I brought the zune into work and thought I'd show it off to my friends at work. I really expected a lot of "it's not an i-pod so I'm not interested" But I was pleasantly surprised. After explaining the controls quickly" It's not a click wheel, Up down left and right. The center button is the enter key, the arrow key goes back." I gave them all a chance for a hands on experience. as they got to the music section I explained the twist interface " ok click on a album, Notice how the menu bar changes so that you can now go from album to album now using the left and right direction." Although I got a few I'll stick with my ipod, I also got several unexpected quotes like "Apple has got to watch out because this is actually really good.", "Apple finally has a real competitor", " I actually like this better than my I-pod. The menu thing is really cool", " It's easier to use than I thought it would be.", " This is going to make the ipod better now that they have some competition" I was amazed that I didn't hear all the normal microsoft bashing and there seemed to be some real respect for another media player. I doubt any of the group will make the change and I wouldn't expect them to. But I can bet they may look twice if mac support is added to the Zune.Well My final part of the review wil be things i can see coming within the design of the zune. With vista just over the horizon and the media abilities of that os you can see the wifi thing possibly taking off more, Also in the video player portion of the zune the "quick" fast forward jumps the video ahead 30 seconds (enough for a standard length commercial), With the announcement of the X-box live store of downloadable movies and TV shows it's only a matter of time til that content makes it to this device, Also syncing via the xbox 360 seems inevitable also. Microsoft has a 3 headed monster with it's multimedia integration so expect a long drawn out fight with the ipod. It'll be tough but fun to enjoy the benefits as consumers. Both apple and microsoft should be bringing their "A" games.
I have never written a review before b/c I usually don't want to bother, but this is by far the greatest camera! And don't want to forget to mention AMAZON!! They are the best. I ordered this on Monday at 4:30pm (because every other store around me had it for almost $50 less and that was a sale price), so I decided to pay for the $10, 2 day shipping, much to my shock and surprise it was at my doorstep the next morning!!! Now that is service!!! THANK YOU!!
I've owned this product since 2007 and it has worked perfectly, with no problem at all. The plastic casing is not very durable, though. It doesn't take a lot of pressure to crack or break the plastic.
I bought this kit for my Rebel Xti because I thought it was a great deal. I got lots of extras for the price and the quality of the lenses are good. I'm new to DSLR and they were great starter lenses. I still have a learning curve, but I've already gotten great pictures with these lenses and am happy with the extra stuff I got along with it. It was everything I needed to get started. I'm sure I will upgrade to more expensive lenses down the road, but as I'm learning I've still been able to get very nice pictures with this lens kit and they were not only candid shot of my kids, but airshow pictures as well. Great deal!
wow this is quite possibly the best mouse for gaming !!!!! i have those sick mad skrills when i pwn up that cs!!!
First, let me say that I'm writing this review with significant experience with other adapters. I work with a lot of Bluetooth technology, and I've made it a point to try different companies' adapters. Most Bluetooth USB adapters are based on the same two chipsets, so the software, form-factor, and range are the biggest issues most users will need to look at. The 3Com adapter is a good adapter, with the most intuitive software I've seen yet. This means that most users not experience with Bluetooth technology will have an easier time using it. Believe me; Bluetooth is not always easy to get working (as a previous reviewer stated). However, do your homework to make sure your device is compatible before you buy it...Regarding the form factor, it could be a little smaller, and the blinking blue LED is VERY bright! However the adapter wins on the "cool factor" having a blue light-conducting strip across the adapter. Range is average for this class of adapter at 10m (33ft.). I hope this helps!
I have been using this matte finish paper for a couple of years now on an HP Z3100 printer. The Dmax for the paper is great. Since I do a lot of astrophotographs, Dmax is important. For normal color printing, the colors are bright and vibrant. Not washed out like some of the low end matte finish papers. I print Giclees of pastel renderings for one of my customers on this paper and she is very happy with the fidelity of the print compared to the original. It holds up well to high ink loading and also does not discolor or fade when used in a low temp dry mount press [128F]. I'm hooked on this stuff.
This product is much better than the windshield mount that the navigation system came with. It holds in place great.
I have several PC's, and use this keyboard / mouse combination on most of them. The keyboard is comfortable for my hands and lets me type at full speed. The mouse is huge, but absolutely the most comfortable mouse I've EVER used.For ergonomic purposes: I'm a 6'3" male with XXL hands (according to glove size) which are about average for my height. I'm also a touch-typist, I used to be a typesetter and type around 100 WPM with errors, or ~70 WPM fairly perfectly. I use a computer perhaps 12 hours a day: 1-2 hours at home in the morning, 8-10 hours at work, 2-4 hours at night, and on weekends as well. It's my work and my hobby.The keyboard is my definition of comfort. The keys give off a good sound when I type, and are springy enough for even my fastest spates of typing. All the keys are in ideal positions for my size hands and body. My only complaint with the keyboard is, as other reviewers have mentioned, some of the lettering on the keycaps has worn off, specifically in the lowest row of letters. Woe to the non-touch-typist who tries to use my keyboard!The mouse is amazing. It's got 5 buttons - which I love, and a comfortable scroll wheel. It has two thumb buttons for forward and back (at least that's what I use them for), and a very comfortable gel insert where your thumb rests. The mouse is like a hug for my hand. I love it! A couple complaints about the mouse, though: the gel insert discolored within a year on all of them to an unpleasant yellowish cover, and one came loose, occasionally seeping some nasty oily liquid (not as bad as it sounds). The hinge cover for the batteries bent on one, making the cover fall out when I open it, though I can get it to stay closed fairly easily. Also, I had a couple of failures in wireless dongles, and out of maybe 6 of these keyboard sets I've purchased myself, received replacement sets for two. On the bright side, Microsoft was awesome about sending me a whole new kit once they determined I had a real hardware problem.Pro:- incredibly comfortable keyboard and mouse- good tracking on the mouse. Good responsiveness on the keyboard- Both keyboard and mouse are nice looking, though the mouse looks a little chunky.- I can type at full speed no problem, and believe my hands feel better at the end of the day because of these items.Con:- key cap lettering can abrade over time on the keyboard- mouse gel insert can discolor and possibly come lose over time (years of 8+ hours a day usage)As a side note, I've started using a touch mouse more recently. It's not nearly as comfortable as the 7000 mouse, but man, it's hard to go back to a scroll wheel after getting used to the touch 'flicks'.I'll keep buying these keyboard / mice until they stop making 'em!
I used this cable to connect PS3 to 50" plasma, and when I tried to set the resolution to 1080p the screen went blank. The most it could handle was 1080i. I got another HDMI cable from Walmart (for much the same price) and it worked. My guess is this cable does not conform to 1.3a standards.
We use these headphones at a personal training center. They stay put while running, sound great hooked to an ipod, iphone or cardio console. The price is great and they've been good about shipping when and what they promise. I can happily recommend these headphones.
I had lots of problems with the software, which really [disappoints].The packet writer is called "DLA", or Drive Letter Access. It makes the DVD+RW drive behave like a disk drive. You just drag-n-drop files onto an open explorer window and it writes them to the DVD+RW disc, albeit a little slower than a hard disk drive.This feature is very nice, and it is one of the things which made me purchase the drive, however...These comments apply to Windows 2000 Professional. Don't know how other windows versions will behave.1. DLA is incompatible with McAfee VirusScan (version 4.5.1, the corporate version). I spent hours on the phone with HP, but they wouldn't escalate the issue and issue a patch. The support people just had no power to help me. I ended up switching to Norton AntiVirus, and DLA works fine.2. The firmware update program completely locked up Windows 2000. I had to hit the reset button, and Windows 2000 then was not bootable. 4 days later, and a million and one reboots later, after installing Windows 2000 and all my software, I was back where I started, with the same firmware. I ended up installing a temporary copy of Windows 2000 onto another disk and running the firmware program there, and it finally worked.3. The DVD-Video authoring software is completely lacking. It couldn't capture from my DV device (a Canon video camera). Crashed the program everytime. Basically, after about 40 hours of playing with it, I gave up. This included using other capture programs, to get the raw data, and trying to author discs......All in all it's been a horrible experience. If it didn't take me more than 30 days to decide I didn't want the drive, I would have returned it!
This radio has actually exceeded my expectations. Easily the best pocket radio that I've owned in a good ten years.As noted by others, this radio has great AM reception. No, the included headphones are not good. But when used with better ones the sound quality is, dare I say, excellent for a radio of this price. A surpisingly warm, rich sound - not the harsh/brittle/thin sound of other radios that I was afraid of. Compare it to a radio like the god-awful RCA RP1667 in order to truly appreciate how great this little radio is. And for the price you can't beat it. I even like the analog tuning and volume controls.Just to correct a previous reviewer, this radio does indeed receive FM in stereo.[...I never thought I'd write something so positive about anything... what's happened to me?....]
I bought two of these just like it says to do. Only on side worked. It did not allow me to put 2 computers on a network simultaneously. I even joined two ports on the switch with the one splitter.
ITS PELICAN, THEIR STANDARD OF QUALITY IS THE TYPICAL YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR AND THIS IS MILITARY GRADE EQUIPMENT NO MATTER WHAT YOU BUY FROM PELICAN.
I bought this USB JumpDrive to carry my school work between home and school. Unfortunately, the large size of this JumpDrive prevents it from being usable on the school's computers! When buying a USB Flash Drive, be sure it is SLIM, or be sure that you have access to un-obstructed USB ports on all workstations.
It's a shame to sell a clock that's accurate to less than a millisecond but only displays the time to the nearest minute. It's like having a Ferrari that will do 180 mph but can't be driven over 35.
I have a 2000 CR-V. These came with no instructions. New holes have to be made either in the speaker frame or the panel housing. To me the factory installed Pioneer speakers sounded better than these. I wouldn't have bothered, but after ten years one of the Pioneers was blown and from the other reviews I thought these would be good enough replacement. Not satisfied... Now I ordered the Alpine SPS-600. I feel like I am taking less of a risk.
Sadly,this was a HUGE misrepresentation. There was not a desk top portal at all..... Only a case. The company just said....oops, we made a mistake. Now, I am the proud owner of a $40.00 case and nothing to put in it. It is not nice to be duped !!!!!!
Couldn't find anything better for the price. Used them to hook two 21.5" monitors to a card. Feel solid, cable flexes without feeling flimsy and everything snaps in. This type of item should really just plain work - leaving you to focus on other stuff - and it does.
I bought this about 2 years ago and it worked flawlessly most of the time, depsite the occasional disconnect (over wireless) and being really really slow. But otherwise it was fairly dependable.The last 2 firmware and software upgrades has completely broken the SC101. It doesn't work sometime... it doesn't work. I should point out that if you're wired it works fine. But the wireless is completely broken. I've poured over their website documents (which currently ironically isn't working) and I've poured over their forums and absolutely nothing works. I haven't tried contacting Netgear. One look at the comments about their support on the forums and you'll understand why I passed. Well it's complete junk for my needs. I'm preparing for a trip and I'll be coming back with several hours of video footage and when I get back I need a product that works. Not a product that I have to spend days pouring over forums trying to figure out how to make it work. I suppose I had a good run for a couple years. But as soon as I transfer my data to a temporary drive, I'm throwing the SC101 right in the trash.
Altough you can get the same effect with PS, this lens is a good choice to have a lot of fun!
I was totally happy with the sound and look of this home theater system until the sufwoofer quit 2 weeks after I hooked it up. The vender was real cooperative about replacing it, but had to return the whole system, not just the subwoofer. Also make sure to keep the original packageing because that is the only way they would accept the return. I powered the speakers with Onkyo TX-SR606 Home Theater receiver. Hook up is almoost to easy, all wires and connectors are labeled and color coded. If not for the failure of the sufwoofer would have rated 5 stars.
Installation of the software was straight forward, and the device just plugs into a USB port even with power on. I have used this reader/writer with 1GB, 250MB, 8MB Compact Flash cards and a 32MB Multimedia card, all of which are accepted easily. I have used it to handle pictures from my camera, but even more often to backup data from my hard drive, just dragging and dropping folders in Windows Explorer, and sometimes moving them to another computer by plugging the USB cable in, dragging and dropping. One of the best value and most useful accessories I have ever bought.
Excellent trapid servicve, product as described, yes, yes, yes, agree, agree, yesyes, yes, yes, agree, agree, yes, yes, yes, yes
I use this on my HDTV. The picture and sound are great. You can't beat the price/quality. I highly recommend this product.
The pen itself is ok, but nothing great. What's really bad is the way you select the pen, mechanical pencil or the stylus. Basically, you have to hold the pen at a horizontal position, turn the pen so the small markings idicating the type of tip extension is facing up and press the button at the end of the pen.I usually go back and forth a lot between the three tips and it is a hassle. There are pens out there that simply require a twist at the barrel to select the tips. These are great because you don't even have to look and its so much quicker. I've seen these for less than $10.The actual ballpoint pen is not much better than a $.05 plastic pens you buy in bulks. Where do they come up with these prices?
Camera as described, a little more complex that I think I anticipated but a good little cam for the price. Seller was timely and fast.
The Audiovox Xpress Satellite Radiohas yet to fail. I've purchased 12so far, over 5 years. They'reall still working. While the onesI've purchased still work, myco-workers find that their portable unitshave all failed in the same amountof time. They first ask, "Why do you spend so much?"Then they ask, "What kind do you buy?"
I'm not looking for an MP3 player that has a mischievous bent. Roughly once a week, my player decides to empty out the playlist or the radio presets. All on its own. (Even when it has been in my pocket, playing away, with the lock on.) This is big on the hassle factor scale. There are plenty of MP3 players out there with a number of good features, and the Sansa Express is one of them. However, this random reset is not a feature that I like.
When I first bought one of these, a full GB on this small MicroSD cards was amazing. Now you can find 8(and I think 16 now) GBs on the micro drives. I picked this up to have extra storage and have a few songs to play on my old phone. Now that I have a new phone, I grabbed a 4GB MicroSD card and gave my single GB to my sister. Unfortunately its advantage is its downfall. If you plan on moving it from one place to another make sure you dont misplace it, it could slip through a seat cusion and never be seen again.
I gave this to my husband to go with a cannon rebel xti that he got for christmas. He loves it! The camera fits just fine and there is still room for accessories. The best part is it is compact.
While I did indeed receive the Monster Cable Banana Connectors in good condition, I have subsequently been contacted by Electro Galaxy regarding the previous review. Shipping fees that I grumbled about should have been taken directly to ElectroGalaxy prior to making a hasty review. Their customer service is excellent, providing personal commuication on products they sell. My complaint was the shipping and handling fees, of which they have provided a partial refund. My complaint should be with UPS, NOT ElectoGalaxy. This review is regarding the product not the vendor, Electro Galaxy. Electro Galaxy is a great company to do business with. However Monster product are a bit pricey and rely on a reputation of 'high-end' audio accessories to market their products.
What can I say, I plugged it into a bad PSU and got no light, no beep. I plugged into a good PSU and got a light and a beep. Simple can be good.I think some people want it to also take out the trash and make you a cup of coffee. But, if you just need a cheap simple way of telling if a PSU is good or bad you should get this.
By far the best computer speakers I've ever owned. These were an upgrade from my 1st gen Harmon/Kardon Soundsticks. They sound amazing. I play a lot of computer games and these speakers let me feel the action. I use them with my iMac connected via optical cable. The bass is very full and deep which I love and all other frequencies are very clear. I love the design. Perfect for watching TV and DVDs on my iMac too in 5.1 surround. When shopping for new speakers for my iMac I was debating between this system and the Bose Companion 5 system. I never heard the Bose system, but I can't see how their 3 speaker setup for $400 could possibly sound better than these. A+++++
I purchased this for my college student. I know it will make things much easier for him. The tough rubber-like outside of the Corsair makes it less likely to slip out of your pocket.
If any review written gives the impression that this monitor is otherwise than perfect, there must be something like a bad monday or a bad computer behind it. Connect, turn it on and feel the experience of being in a new world. Super sharp (even text), steady with brilliant colors of any contrast you like. Absolutely perfect flat screen without detectable distortion anywhere on the screen area (if any, very easy to adjust by the complete control system). Using this monitor as the window toward the "real" world, for example outside the cockpit of an airplane in a flight sim, gives you a fantastic sensation of being included in the game. With one single word: PERFECT!!! There is no reason for a price discussion. You get what you pay for! This monitor may represent the upper quality limit for a CRT-type monitor!
The current batch of Voodoo 3 cards have been hit hard for supporting only 16-bit color. Few games support higher this year and the few that do, Quake3, look only marginally better. No photo-realistic 3d action games exist. While the latest TNT card is slightly faster, the bottom line is a there is no game that will not run on your Voodoo3 card. The textures tend to look blurry on Voodoo cards, some prefer it; others hate it. (I got used to it)
The charger delivers on its promise of quick, powerful charging and battery backup for the iPod 5G (Classic). I was more than pleased with its performance. However, note that it is not designed for all-around use on the iPhone/iPod Touch. The fit for those products is less than ideal. Also, one cannot use the headphone jack when chargling the iPhone/iPod Touch. That said, on long flights (over 5 hours), this unit provides the necessary to juice to get your iPod up and running again!
this is a very good cable, i abuse it a lot and it still hasen't worn out. it is very high quality stuff for that price, and it is so much more convenient than having a wound up thick cable in your laptop bag. I only gave it a 4 though because it is not as long as it should be, i fully extended it and it only measures about 1 foot 8 inch not 2.6
We ordered these sound-canceling earbuds for our transcription staff. We had to order a connector gadget from another on-line source, to make it work with Dictaphone equipment. But it was well worth it! The earbuds work remarkably well at blocking out ambient sound, but give good, clear sound from our dictation system. I recommend these earbuds for folks having to work in cubicles.
An excellent carrying case that easily is slung over the shoulder using its strap for outings. It's easy to access the tripod and just as easy to put the tripod back into the case. It's a very nice item.
I love the COBY mini radio. Its perfect when I walk the dog.
Every I know who has a pocket pc has the product Best way to check email and stock online using the Pocket PC. It works the best with the IPAC 3630 quick, fun and wireless.
This is the second one I have purchased over the years. They just WORK! Plug them in, connect the Ethernet cable and you are on the network. I'm using this one to stream video to my TV downstairs. Yes, I'm not going to lie - streaming HD can be problematic. You might see some stuttering, you might not. We have 5 machines on our home network at various times during the day. If the network is clear (maybe one other machine on Internet), usually HD is no problem. If not (downloading torrents, streaming music off the Internet, etc.), you might see some stuttering. Overall, I'm very pleased with this product. Very good quality - solidly built.
The cable that I ordered was unbelievably cheap, works just fine, and was sent to me really quickly. What more could you ask for?
I have used the pack for the over two years on a daily basis with only a little fraying from too much weight. It holds all sorts of chargers, computer and some documents. It fits neatly under airline seats and works great for day trips. Good pack for the money.
So, I started out with wall-mounted DVD racks. Then I moved on to floor standing racks. As my collection grew, eventually I ditched the cases and went to large folders to hold the disks. This worked really well, but after a while I found I could never find the disk I was looking for, and spent way too much of my life flipping through pages of disks.And then I found this. For me, it has been absolutely terrific. I now have four of these inexpensive players holding 1600 discs. That's a lot of titles!Each player (and remote) can be set to use one of three separate IR code sets, so you can use up to three of these players together in one system without worrying about them responding to commands sent to the others. They don't link together, so if you want to use three players, you'll need a receiver or switchbox with enough inputs to hook them all up as they act as separate DVD players.They are really, really massive. I have a lot of space on my shelves, and they just barely fit. Check the measurements carefully and make sure you have a place to put it. A standard audio rack will probably not be big enough, unless you can put it on top of the rack. There is a bump that comes out of the left rear side of the player that houses the disc retrieval mechanism. So, the player is even deeper than it appears at first glance.Also, after your player is loaded with disks, don't expect to move it again. A fully loaded player is a heavy thing, and shifting it around could cause the disks inside to dislodge. If that happens, you'll be opening it with a screwdriver to get the disks back in place. (Yep, I learned this one the hard way!)I don't bother with the built-in disc explorer. Yes, you can enter in titles using a keyboard, and I did this at the beginning, but it just doesn't work very well for browsing through the titles. Mine never lost any of the information I entered in, but since I'm no longer using the player to keep track of that, I wouldn't really care if it did.Instead, I use DVD Profiler software to keep track of the discs and their locations. It makes it easy to look for something to watch, and after I choose something it keeps track of where it is so I can watch it. This is a better solution than trying to use the changer to browse titles.If you don't want to purchase software, a spreadsheet will work, and is still faster and easier than the built-in organizer. Plus, you can easily back up your title list when using software, which is a big advantage.The one big flaw in this player is that it starts playing a disc when you first turn it on, every time. This doesn't sound like much, but it is very annoying.To get around it, press Open while the player is off. It will turn on and open the door, and won't play the disk. You can then select the disk you want. This only works from the front panel, however.To get around it from the remote, turn it on, wait about ten seconds, then press the disk explorer key. It will bring up the list of titles and stop playing the disk.So, there are workarounds for the annoying things about the player. They are inexpensive, hold a lot of disks, and are a better solution to dealing with ever-growing DVD libraries than anything else.Recommended.Sean P. Logue, 2007
I installed this for my parents so that they could also roam wirelessly throughout their home with their laptop. Even though their laptop is usually in the same spot everytime I come over. :pI have a mostly wired network at home and have my own access point seperate from my router. But this little device actually performs quite well for it's price and size.The setup was easy, the confugurations were simple and straight forward, and I haven't had any trouble from it in the past 3 months my parents have been using it.
I bought this set for my daughter to play "safari" in the house along with a tent she already had.I like this set for some reasons and then I don't like it. The binoculars are great for a child. I have looked through them myself and found them to focus well and feel durable. The flashlight is weak. I don't mind that because I didn't want her beaming herself in the eye on accident with a really bright light. My gripe about the flashlight is that when you put it in the bag this set comes with, it turns on VERY easily. Great way to drain the batteries if you're not careful. Also, the bag needs a strap. Other reviewers have mentioned that, and it's true. Once everything is in it, it is too bulky just to carry in one's hand. ****Pay attention*** The whistle. My daughter was walking around indoors on carpet with the whistle in her mouth. She tripped, over her own feet, and landed face first on the carpet. Her 3 bottom teeth were pushed out. Trip to the ER, xrays, prescription pain medication, emergency dentist visit, and finally extraction of the 3 teeth. Thank god they were her primary ones, but she's not due to get her permanent teeth in for a couple years. My advice, if it's a younger child (she's 4)...take the whistle away. I found that the thermometer on the whistle was not accurate anyway.
I bought this backpack for my Nikon D80. It easily holds the camera body, 5 lenses including a 12-24 Tokina and 70-300 Nikkor. I also have a few filters, lens clothes, hoods, a wired and wireless remote, batteries, etc. This thing is huge! I also have a lowepro micro for one of my other camera systems and it is plenty big as well. I've had this backpack for about 2 years and it still looks new. I can't say enough about how well made, rugged and useful this product is.
I have had mine for about a month. The picture is very clear much different with a flat screen. The color is very clear and when playing a DVD the picture is excellent. Looks much better than when I used a separate DVD player. The remote control is easy to use and glows in the dark. The sound is good except for occasional changing from speaker to speaker or blank outs which may be the reception from the cable. Its a little larger than expected with the side speakers and a pretty deep unit so if you are putting it in a small space measure first. Great for the price.
This tripod is very adjustable and lightweight. I would not put the heaviest cameras or equipment on it. But for most uses, it has been stable and it came at a great price. Thumbs up.
I must admit that some of the reviews of longevity of these speakers was a bit intimidating, but I decided to try them. I'm glad I did. These speakers ROCK!!! They sound better than my Cerwin Vegas in the living room. Now, I prefer to watch certain movies on my computer(Mac dual 1.8 G5, 23 inch apple cinema display), than my 40 inch sony wega TV. Music has taken on a new dimension as I hear parts of songs I have never heard before. Amazing sound. I won't repeat all the other positives found in other reviews, but I agree with them. I highly recommend this system.
I put one of these in a sony ssf5000 yesterday to see what happens and what happened is I've just ordered the 2nd one. Bye bye dull muffled sony sound, hello clarity and detail. Not too bad for $80 speaker (~50 for the speaker plus 30 for the tweeter) -- expect to pay 3 times as much to get a better-sounding speaker.
I got this card for my Canon T2i (aka 550D) after careful consideration of all the positive reviews here on Amazon. It seemed like a great deal: 16GB, Class 6, and a Transcend CompactFlash card I had before had been pretty reliable. When it comes to photos, it performs well at burst rates. However, for HD video, this card is very unreliable. It overheats and will stop recording after even 2 seconds at its worst. Seems like 1080p 24fps is especially hard for this card to deal with. So, if you're going to shoot video, I highly recommend that you avoid this card. For HD video, it sounds like Sandisk Extreme cards, Class 6 and up, are best.
This monitor has a great picture, and came at a great price; however, the attached speakers are totally worthless. Assume that you wont be able to hear ANYTHING from them. I doubt they are amplified. Having said that, I don't buy a low price monitor for the $.10 speakers they attached to it. The monitor was seen immediately by my Intel chip Mini Mac which also automatically adjusted to the correct screen resolution.
Anyone who want a good sound should go with Yamaha. This receiver was very well priced. considering wallet, it was tapped after purchasing HDTV. It was very easy to set up and I have no problem with the system.
WE OWN A PLUMBING CO AND HAVE USED MAPBOOKS (NEED METRO AND SOUTH) THAT COST AT LEAST $60 EA EVERY YEAR AND WITH SOMETIMES ONE LEAD TECH IN A TRUCK ITS KIND OF HAZARDOUS TO LOOK AT A MAPBOOK AND TRY TO DRIVE--MUCH LESS CELL PHONE USE--THIS IS THE BEST THING!! MY HUSBAND KNOWS THE CITY LIKE THE BACK OF HIS HAND AND LOVES THIS. WE WERE APPREHENSIVE ABOUT TAKING THE "LONG" WAY OR IT KNOWING HOW TO AVOID TRAFFIC. HE SAID HE'D NEVER GO BACK TO MAPBOOKS!! GREAT FOR LEARNING NEW STREETS AND CUT THROUGHS. IF YOU DONT LIKE ITS WAY, TAKE ANOTHER, LOVE THE RE-ROUTE FEATURE!!GREAT PRICE--GOOD STARTER
I bought our set a little over a month ago at Circuit City. The set has performed flawlessly right out of the box.Most impressive is the picture quality. The 2 megapixel (1920x1080) 1080p image is sharp and the colors are bright and clear. HD images (from Comcast cable) are everything I'd hoped they would be. I've also observed that even standard definition rental DVDs display at near-HD quality from our Panasonic DVD player in progressive display mode.There has been considerable discussion on message boards about "banding" problems with some of the Sharp TVs in the D62U family. That was a major concern for me but I've seen no evidence of it whatsoever on our 42" set.Small quibbles - We frequently turn closed captions on and off. The Sharp remote control has that button under a hinged panel door that has to be opened and closed to reach it. The user manual is complete enough but organization is only so-so.
I bought the Sennheiser MX-400 (currently $12.00) as a replacement for the Sony MDR-E828LP (currently $10.00) and I bought a pair of V-MODA Remix M-Class Earbuds (currenlty $39.00 black/silver).I will say I am definitely not an audiophile which might explain that I did not find much difference among the four (original earbuds from I-Pod also tested). I used a techno song with heavy bass as my benchmark. Also, I compared two at a time with one earbud in each ear and just switch the plug in the I-Pod. Although the V-MODA sounded the best overall, it was not significantly different. Plus, the price is 4x that of the Sony. I tested all four with and without the cushions (best sound is with the cushions, but again this is negotiable).Bottom line, the MX-400 is the best of the four for balance of price and quality, but spending $12 for slightly better than original equipment isn't worth it. Same is true for the Sony even though it is slightly less expensive.NOTE: in my research for what specs to look for, every source said headphones will sound different to each person because of ear shape and head size/shape. Therefore, test earbuds for yourself.Yes, I know the Sony and Sennheiser are quite a bit less in price, but I was searching Amazon for similar style earbuds and V-MODA fit the criteria.
I have a G5. It came with a 2 monitor video card. One plug for DVI and the other for ADC. I feel lucky I found this monitor because it was getting real hard to find a converter and new monitors are a lot more expensive. I wonder why they discontinued ADC, its really cool the way you just need to connect it to the G5 because it draws its power from the video card. It also gives you 2 extra USB ports. The other monitor I have is a SONY, when I compare the two, the image on the SONY is livelier and brighter, more defined. Good thing I make music and don't really care about image quality. The Apple Cinema Display is a bit darker.Conclusion, I would only buy this product if you are in the same situation as me, with an old G5 and want to use the ADC plug.
This router/wireless access point installed without any difficulty and linked my desktop with 3 other laptop computers in my house. The laptop computers use the Linksys wireless network PC card (WPC11). I have had this network for about 6 months and it has worked without any problems. I highly recommend these devices.
This is the only shirt pocket size shortwave radio worth buying. For this great price you get a pocket radio without any drift (meaning the station you listen to won't change to another station because of a loose or faulty dial), great stereo FM on headphones or ear buds (the buds that come with it are OK. Buy a better set and get ready for great sound), good AM reception, and Shortwave reception that is adequate for the big international broadcasts like BBC but poor for most everything else. The speaker is only good for talk radio. For music, this is a tinny and tiny speaker (about one inch wide). If you want a pocket radio that also gets BBC, Radio Canada, and Voice of America, this is the trick. Listen in on good earplugs and you will be happy with your purchase. It also has a good vinyl case. The radio looks sturdily built and will probably last for years.
Perfect shipping and delivery. Product is exactly as described and works perfectly. Effective in stopping the frequent skipping often seen in older CD's such as the ones from the library.
I love these cloths and have been using them for years. Can't find them anymore. So glad for Amazon. I will be very disappointed if Clorox stops making them.
Just got my Delta flip flash out after a few years in the cupboard. Why did I put it in my cupboard instead of using it? Because:1) the flash head bracket cannot take any weight2) the turn knurled knobs do *not* tighten at all. They are worthless.3) not enough forward reach with the arm (if say, using a 1.4x/2x TC combo with tubes/50mm for high mag shots4) arm is very stiff and difficult to move and pose5) no retaining lock on the bolt/knob on the base of the bracket. Quite a few times in the field it fell onto the ground when I tried to attach the bracket to my camera. Highly annoying.Good idea, poor design. Poor quality. Way over priced. Not recommended.
I have researched over the hear, on the ear, around the ear headphones. I even tried pairs of Bose around the ear AE2s and IE2s. These Sony phones are not only cheaper (costing under $100) but the sound quality is, in my view as a listener only of classical music, equal to the AE2s. And I do not have the feeling of the wires falling off, being pulled, coming apart. The "hardware" is much more durable. The coiled wire is nice and can be easily elongated with a similarly coiled extension. They can be folded in and packed in their nice sack. Maybe they are too bulky for running and sweating, and maybe the coiled cord is cumbersome for movement, but certainly for stationary classical listeners they are fine. Plan to travel with them too. And walk. Coiled part can be stuffed into a small front "waist pack" or pocket, out of the way.Need to add that the earpieces swivel out so you can pull them up to communicate with the world. But when they are on they are very noise-cancelling as well, even though they are technically not noise-cancelling. I did not even hear someone calling me on skype inches away from me!So until Bose with its great sound gets its hardware to match its musical quality, their headphones are overrated, too expensive, too flimsy.
I purchased this mouse because I can't use those laptop pads or little joystick things. I love it! It takes two AA batteries (unfortunately not rechargeable,) and it's a little lighter than the flagship desktop mouse and lacks the extra buttons, but it's otherwise great! Does basic pointing and scrolling and that's all I could ask for at this price. I loved that it worked as soon as I plugged in the USB receiver, with no need for the extra software.If you're looking for a mouse you can tote along, this is definitely the answer.
Drives fail. I know that. Was using this along with a 500GB Maxtor in a 1TB RAID0 array, with a nice cool fan, I might add. It is amazing to me that we accept such short warranty periods for modern hard drives. Their "Customer Loyalty Program" Will offer to sell me a new drive for $97. You must be joking! I'm going to buy a Seagate with a 5 year warranty and upgrade to a RAID5 array so that next time a drive fails I have redundancy.
The item was delivered on time and is just what I ordered. Item is as described.
These CD cases are perfect for the CDs I sell wherever I sing. They are simple, inexpensive, and easy to use.
The radio worked great for my kids. The range was limited, but better than I expected. It fit good, did not come off, strong case, and even sounded good on both ends. They worked great about 10 times, but then the batteries would not even charge. I have lots of NiCad's and even a timed charging station so they did not get over charged. These special (not to be found anywhere else) batteries are just junk. They are easy to swap, but I am not sure I want to put up with customer service or the price trying to get more.
I bought this software in Cosco. One interesting thing I found immediately in the first use is that some of the stores that have been closed for a long time still appear on the maps as valid locations. After that, new shopping malls that opened after 2001 can not be found on the maps. Also zip codes are not accurate. So I go to the maps directory of this software and looked at the creation date of the maps. It turns out that all the maps were created on August 31, 2000, which means they have never been updated after that date!!! Even though they claimed this software as the newest version.One interesting thing is that for the locations not being able to find by the software, you can find all of them on Rand Macnally website. It is perhaps their lousy attitude towards the customers that make these almost 4yr old maps as newest version. I feel cheated. However I still politely asked their support people for help. Guess what? They just kicked me to Tele Atlas North America for update, which I find out to be a business level map service company that won't even listen to what I said.All in all, this is a bad bad bad software with worse worse worse service. DON'T BUY or you just waste your money
I have had my SB-600 for about 6 months now. It has taken my indoor photography to another level being able to bounce and control the light source for my shots. Bouncing the light allows for a softer, more natural look to your photographs. You can also place the flash unit off camera if you have a camera that can trigger the flash unit wirelessly like my Nikon D90. You can play with the different angles to get the "look" you were hoping to capture. I have used it for a couple weddings and I was very satisfied with the results. However, I recommend getting aSto-Fen Omni-Bounce OM-600 Flash Diffuser Unitand/or aGary Fong LS2P1 Lightsphere II Size 1 (Clear)for those instances where bouncing the flash simply will not work (i.e. against a dark wall, or the ceilings too high).Now I give it 4 stars because of a nagging issue. As early as 3 months into owning the flash unit, it would randomly trigger itself when it was on. The flash would trigger regardless of whether it was on the camera or off. The higher the power of the battery (Lithiums vs. Rechargeable) the higher the random trigger rate. It's annoying and embarrasing when you're supposed to be a professional photographer. It makes you look like you don't know how to handle your equipment. I've read on forums that this is an issue for quite a few SB-600 owners. I found if I used rechargeable batteries the random trigger was less noticeable. The problem with rechargeables is that they don't provide enough power for consistent exposures. Definitely takes longer for the flash to recharge. I finally had enough and sent it in for repair a week ago. It is being repaired under warranty as we speak. There was an issue with it but wouldn't state specifically what it was, only that they would repair it.I will update this review when I get the repaired unit back. It's a great alternative to the more expensive SB-900. If you're a semi-pro or advanced amateur photographer you'll will definitely be happy with your purchase. If you plan on going pro or want more studio like lighting, I would go with the SB-900. The SB-900 has a stronger flash output and can act like a commander unit that can trigger a slave unit such as another SB-600 wirelessly for creative lighting situations.Update (12/28/10)I got my SB-600 back and it works the perfectly now. I've only used it at two events so far but I haven't had any random flashes. It took Nikon 2 weeks from them receiving to send the unit back to me. The only thing I paid was the shipping cost to send the unit to them for warranty repair.
I actually had a problem with the first shipment, but they made good on their replacement policy and the re-sent product is functioning at 100%.Thanks again.
This is a fantastic mouse. no problems with the battery door at all, I think it's very solid and well designed considering the tiny size of the mouse. It's comfy to hold, nice finish. Buttons are great feeling, as is the wheel. I like the on-off switch, wish my Logitech wireless mouse for my home pc had this feature.Only negative is that the wheel moves more than one "wheel click amount" for each physcial click, so it scrolls faster and less consistently than it is supposed to. However that's the smallest problem, and only problem I can find.I'm very happy with this purchase. Nice little carrying pouch as well, and a nice usb extension if needed.
I spend many hours per week on calls for my job. I use any number of methods to do that, and one that is used frequently is a headset. I have gone through a number of headsets over the years, some expensive ones - some cheap ones. This Panasonic KX-TCA60 is a great little headset that is extremely inexpensive, but does the job very well.WHAT I LIKE:- Light weight. So light, that you don't notice it on much at all. This is important if you're on a 4 hour conference call!- Comfortable ear pad. The leather(ish) padded ear pad is like those found on much more expensive sets. It provides long-term comfort and also gives you agood seal so that you hear the call clearly.- Good quality mic. After using this headset on several business calls, I asked some people how it sounded. They said I sounded perfect - nice and clear.The mic boom is bendable and it swivels, so it is easy to find the perfect spot for it and move it as necessary. The windscreen is nice too, and helpsyour voice sound good.- Sound quality is very good. I am able to clearly hear the other person(s) on the call very well, with a nice rich tone to their voices - not tinny sounding.- Good cord length. The cord is long enough to allow comfortable movement after you set the phone down. It also has a clip that you can use to attach toyour shirt to prevent the "pulled the headset off my head" accident from happening.- The 90 degree connector is good - it minimizes the amount sticking out from the phone, and you can swivel it to get optimal cord direction.- Does not pinch. There is so little pressure against your head that you can wear it all day. I've had some that give me a headache after a couple hoursbecause they have too much tension.WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED:- Really just one thing - the fitting of the headset is made for larger heads. I wear it at the smallest possible setting and it *barely* fits right.It fits... but just barely. Meanwhile, it expands enough to go on a pumpkin. I'd like to see a notch or two the other way for smaller heads.I purchased this headset for under $10. At that price it is top notch. I would take away 1/2 star for the sizing factor, but I won't remove a whole star for that... so.... five stars!
It's a good product at a great price sound and works great its a must buy for people with multiple devices and only one input.
I purchased the Samsung camera about 3 months ago thinking it would be a great camera to take along on my vacation to Alaska in August. Sure am glad I bought it early! I couldn't afford to buy batteries for this camera. On several occasions, I only got 6 pictures out of one set of batteries.I have an older digital, took the batteries out of the Samsung (It indicated they were dead) and used them in the other camera for 20 more pictures.I recently bought another camera to use on my trip, anyone want to buy a Samsung S730? Cheap!!!
I needed outlets closer to a kitchen work space. I have several six foot ones but didn't want to be tucking the extra stiff fat wires under the cabinet. The ad and package say, &#34;4 ft. Cord&#34;, which allows me 2&#34;. BUT...From Plug to Box, the cord on the one I got measures 43 3/4&#34;
Really great phones. Probably the best you can do for under $100. I'll still need earbuds for when i need ultra portability but these have way better sound.
I LOVE this preamp. I'm not crazy about the EQ or compression but I have a great EQ in my DAW and wonderful Compressor so that's not an issue for me. For vocals matched with my SM7b or SM57 this wonderful compressor adds such a warmth I feel as though I'm a late night DJ. It has such beautiful intimacy.I will say that you have to be very careful because the preamps are not noise free. They will add some hiss and I do not know if that is how they are, being tube, or if that is a defect. I need to call ART and find out. In spite of that I would not take this back. It's not noticeable when instruments or vocals are playing so can be edited out in the final mix. I edit out the silent parts anyway. It gives my recordings a warmth that feels like the 70's. If you love classic rock, that's a great thing.
cable tore at plug connection maybe not after a month of light use. I'd recommend getting a well known brand like a Belkin, since they have more solid manufacturing.
Just bought this a few days ago from Target on sale for $199. I bought the 3 yr protection plan for an extra $19--figure you can't go wrong. I'm expecting good reliability from Audiovox. The unit works great. I like how you have the option of playing two separate dvd's. The picture quality is good, the audio is fair. It doesn't have an internal battery so you can only plan it with AC and DC current. The remote controls only work when pointing at the units from the back seat, not from pointing at the rear of the unit from the front seat. This makes it tough when sitting in the front seat and trying to make adjustments. Overall it's a great alternative to having an overhead installed DVD player for $700-$1,500...plus you can move it from car to car.
had one before for years and years worked great and longer than expected with normal use. great product. delivery and monetary trasaction occured as anticipated, good.
PROS:* Cheap!* Destination calculations fast.* Good maps (but questionable "best-path" calculations)CONS:* Street name labels only appear at a zoom level that is too zoomed in. (This to me is unacceptable because the resolution is clearly available to draw the names).* When the map says you are at a cross street you have already passed it. (This is true at >30mph) - One-refresh predictive positioning would solve the problem.* Slow to acquire satellites
The installation was a breeze and using the software is easy, however the range seems to be very lacking. I bought this product for my finacee to use primarily at my home where I have a D Link wireless router with one of those range extending antennas. My laptop with an internal card gets a strong signal and quick internet anywhere in my house, however her computer using this card gets only a very weak signal or no signal at all in most of the house until she gets within about 10 to 15 feet of the router. The signal only 25 feet or so away from the router is so weak that it takes gmail about 5 minutes to load the inbox, if you move closer in then it works much faster. I also have an Xbox 360 with the Xbox wireless adapter set up on the opposite side of the house of the router and it also gets a strong signal.
Its easy an great. The pic is awesome the hole deck is great. It installs easy if you have ever installed a radio you can do this one.an if you are not sure what to do with the wire that goes to the e break just email me at mikehunley00@gmai an I can tell you how to have the movie going at the same time you drive .
i ordered this earphone because i needed $5 more to use a coupon. this one is pretty good. the sound quality is great. i like the small case, but earphone looks a little old-fashioned.
I was really hoping this modem to work at least the same asthe the one yhey game from comcast, but the reality is that works even better, no complaints at all, I am very happy with it.
I'm replacing an old Cisco 5-port 10/100 switch with this device as I need the extra ports. I swapped this device in -- and my entire network crashed, DHCP server and all. I bounced every device on the wired network -- everything behind this switch in my bedroom did not pull IP addresses. I swapped the old CISCO back in -- the bedroom devices immediately pulled IP addresses. I repeated the swap -- again, a crash and only my TiVo plugged in. I wasted 4 hours of my life I'll never get back!I guess you get what you pay for!
This is a very high quality leather case with good hardware. My laptop fits well and it has a place for almost everything. The almost is a limited amount of space to carry the computer power supply and cords. There isn't a pocket deep enough to carry those items without causing the outside to bulge. The velcro flap fastners are noisey and overdone. A few snaps would have been much better. Other than that the quality is first rate.
I looked at all the GPS units and since I have a motorcycle this one does it all. I do not regret spending the extra money for it. The only thing I think could be improved is the unit should have some type of speaker set up for the motorcycle cradle like the car cradle has. The TTS and mp3 features are useles unless you have some sort of ear phones or bluetooth set up.I have gone on 4 trips so far since getting it in July and it has not led me astray. Even if I missed a turn it brings me back to where I am going. I had imported some custom POI's and the coordinates were not correct on some of them. I didn't know it and neither did the GPS. It took me to where the coordinates were. Unfortunatly it was in a residential section instead of the business section of that town. The GPS did it's job but the imported data was wrong. I don't fault the unit for that. Remember GPS is like a computer. The results you get back is only as good as the info put in.
Works well once properly set up. All parameters must match requirements of the DSL provider and these may differ from the defaults. All functions easily changed and monitored.
After trying to refill a couple of 28 carts I found that the 28A is designed to refill, and that there is a refill kit designed just for this cart. Bought a couple of 28A and the refill kit -- and the printer refuses to recognize the refilled cart. And the 28A is significantly more expensive than the 28. Looks like Lexmark has found a way to prevent refills even in the 28A. I get the same number of pages from the 28 and the 28A -- neither can be refilled in my experience, and the 28 is cheaper . . . so I buy the 28 now. Aggravating, but that's the way it is in the real world.
this was a nice item. it worked perfectly, you have to manually switch your stereo components which is a three port switch. http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=tag_rvc_rv_ihlp_wt?ie=UTF8&nodeId=16238571
These Monster Turbines are the first high quality headphones I have invested in, and so far it was worth every penny. I was a huge skeptic, because I have had so many headphones break in the past that I couldn't see the point in spending so much money on them. I really love these Monsters they are enabling me to appreciate music again for the first time in ages. Now they just have to stand up to the test of time and heavy usage. I'll keep you updated.
Descent set of cans, but a Sony XDR200 does everything a little better for the same price.
This card is complete trash with design flaws, buggy software, and lack of support. Doesn't want to talk to my other wireless devices using 64biut encryption, only 128bit works. The windows driver won't work unless you're an administrator, and there are no Linux drivers in sight. Mine is going back ... today, and I strongly recommend anyone not to buy this junk.
This is a great mp3 player for the money. I have purchased creative mp3 players before and continue to be impressed. I suggest transferring songs to the mp3 player through windows explorer and not the software that is given through creative. You can just copy and past songs like using a dongle(travel drive).
Plug and play for the price cant gripe. Its small and very easy to use. Driver was automatic and took like all of like 2 min to start working.
This is my third FM transmitter in 10 years. The first was a cheaper Ramsey, the second some other preassembled digital, and finally, this. The transmitter is digital, transmits a clear, quiet signal, and the high frequencies are transmitted cleanly. There is no discernable 'scratching or hissing' under the sound. The controls and the display are just right for this product.It is critical that you or someone you know has knowledge of thru-hole electronics assembly. And at least a 25 watt (preferably temperature controlled) soldering station. It is probably 8 hours of work to assemble and setup the FM transmitter- and it is worth the work. The instructions walk one carefully step-by-step through the construction process. If you take your time and don't get ahead of the instructions, everything fits together fine. At the end of the construction, the transmitter came right up and worked exactly like stated in the manual.If the whole kit thing isn't your idea of fun, Ramsey sells this assembled and ready to go as well.
I use Vonage at home, and they don't provide the ability to create a list of numbers/people whose calls you never want to receive (blacklist them). Google voice offers such, but Vonage and ATT (for my cell phone) do not. I can't imagine why. It is like a junk mail filter for emails, but applied to the phone calls you receive based on their caller ID. This machine allows for that (plus some other features I do not care for), but is limited to some 20 phone numbers. Well, at least I can block the most annoying callers, and once they give up, I can renew that list with more of them. I wish they come up with a new machine that allows for many more numbers to be blocked. A draw back is that the caller ID does not reach my actual headset, it stops at this machine (it displays there, but not past it). The machine is between the wall and my headset.
not the best.... the noise cancellation is really not at all effective just acts as an extra mass in between making it very uncomfortable
Lanzar OPTI6PM Opti Pro 400 Watts 6.5'' High Power Coaxial Speakercomes with a amp for each speaker in a complete kit ,great product, and great price for real !!!
the reason i say "guess" is because i cant seem to get it to work worth a darn. now i think part of the reason i cant much to come in is the elec wireing of my house. not much comes in in here. not even on the reciever in the other room,a top of the line pioneer(cant remember the model number) it got great reviews though. any how,this lil world band. i dont know enough about what band to tune in and when. ive read the books and the websites and still not to good. i just start on the low band,and turn it slowly through the band,then go to the next band. i get cuba,a ton of religious stuff(that id rather not) once or twice i had the bbc. what gives?? years ago i had a grundig we got from a magazine ad,,that lil radio could get all kinds of stuff.well anyways,since i suffer from chronic pain syn. i dont get the chance/or feel like leaving the house to try it out over a wider range of places. i just hope its me,,and not that i got a suckie radio.one more thing.. i got the "super 909". it is a slightly upgraded radio. they claimed to fix the weak things that the stock 909 couldnt do well. from the reviews on the fanatic radio guy websites,,i guess it IS a better radio. the only question about the "super 909" vrs the stocker is the cost. is it worth it? well id say its a 50/50 from what ive read. and i didnt want to buy and buy and buy untill i found a good one. generaly i buy a bit more than i need,as i learn i dont have to upgrade as often. usualy it works out. :-)so,to be honest,i realy cant say if this is a good radio or not.it wouldnt be fair to critiqe it when IM the biggest cause of MYSELF being not satisfied. i hope to figure this out though. it bugs me reading about how others can get all kinds of stations and i cant get krap even with the reel ant that comes with it.i have been trying to learn about making a outside ant. i have acres of land,and not to many trees in the way.well,i hope i helped,,but at least i vented.royroystrAThotmail.com
Here's something I discovered while using this KVM. It seems that tapping Num Lock three times on the keyboard attached to the KVM will tell it to switch to the other computer! This is quite handy especially for people who are forced to leave the box in a location that is difficult to access.The only gripe I have with this unit is that it does not actually disconnect the monitor from Windows 7 when switching away. This may or may not be what causes detection to work strangely when switching back: I use it with a dual monitor setup and whenever I switch back the other secondary monitor goes black and becomes disconnected until I tell Windows to re-detect screens. I found the quickest way to do this is the Win+P shortcut, and choosing the third option.Hopefully these tips will help some folks out there in a similar situation to mine. I put mine on my desk but the Num Lock shortcut is pretty convenient!
This is a basic, standard keyboard. Full sized with easy to read keys and a standard layout. The keys are arranged in the proper format and has a very durable feel. If you want a standard keyboard with no frills that is durable and will last, then this is the keyboard to get. Logitech quality at its best. The computer lab at my college uses this keyboard and I was so impressed with it that I ordered one for myself. Perfect key feel, not too soft and not too clicky.
It is a turntable and works, kind of, if you are not picky.Build:plastic, as everyone else mentioned. You turn on the turntable first by pushing the cue button and moving the arm toward the record (press the cue button again to lower arm to record). At the end of the record, the arm will return and turn off. I noticed that the platter is not level (hortzontal) as it turns and some up/down motion also.Recording:I recorded three different records from different years, one almost new, one moderate wear and one well played. As expected, the well played album had alot of clicks/pops, though the open source software will remove (to some extent).The turntable speed sounds a bit slow (you can increase the speed using software)but don't have my strobe anymore to prove it and there is wow-flutter at the being of the record, but appears to reduce as it gets closer to the middle/end of record.Emailed tech support and they think it may be defective, suggested returning it to seller for replacement.Software:The open source software has many options for filtering out noise, using fft processing, copying a segment (i.e. between tracks) and filter it (noise removal). As mentioned earlier, you can speed up the recording also. Haven't found any option to remove the wow/flutter problem and doubt that it can be done.Using the worn album, I could remove the most clicks/pops between the tracks, but could not within the music.Recommendation:If you are not an audiophile, then this may be good enough to record your records to CD, computer or mp3 player. Otherwise, I would recommend that you dust off your old turntable and receiver with a phono/preamp and use it instead...remember you will need a stereo line in on your sound card, as most computer microphone inputs are monaural.
Bought one for me, but ended up giving it to my son when he lost his. He's used his for 3 months now with no complaints, so I bought one for myself. Can't lock the cap on, but that's no big deal for me, as I mostly use it at home, between PC's or when I'm downloading temp files.
Every time it is turned off or on it decides to waste more ink by printing an unwanted test page. Wont print from my laptop arbitrarily (despite the laptop claiming to have it connected and the drivers installed). I'd rather hang myself than buy another hp printer.
The price was the best at Amazon that I could find. I wanted a remote to take pictures with my new E-510 DSLR and use it for tripod shots where I do not touch the camera so it will be perfectly still, important for very slow shutter speeds. Olympus require you to use this remote that was designed for some other product, probably a camcorder as only 1 button works. The 4 buttons on the lower do nothing. The camera's receiving sensor is on the front so you need to point the remote in front of the camera so you need to make sure your hand is not in the picture. The product is over priced for what it does.
Very good design,you can put it the way you need it.It has a power.The sound range is a little bit limited,but it's worted.
I bought this TDK "Data" CD-Rs for playing music in my car's CD player. They are called "Data" CD-Rs because you can only burn it on a computer. But they actually are able to be played by CD players after you burned music into it. I have burned more than 10 CDs now, and every single one of the CD works. Great product.
I've tried to get alot of footswitches to work for my computer. Never have I run into a buyer beware that alot of them don't work with Windows 7 64 bit, which I use. I had other pedals that had to be programmed on the Windows 7 32 bit computer that I also have. This was a hastle, so after returning most of them as they are defective, I bought this wary that it might work only in the same way.I called the company and found them very knowledgable of the issue and very helpful. They advised me that the same would be the case. To my happy surprise, the software that this came with does in fact work with Windows 7 64 bit.The software was a bit of a squeeze at first, it took the tutorial for me to really understand how to program what I wanted. I use it primarily for gaming.This little box is rugged and awesome and I look forward to using it more in order to get more and more functionality out of it.
I bought this cable because I have an upscaling DVD player and my HDTV only has DVI input. Well, I will just say that the cable does exactly what it's supposed to, the upscaling works great now, and my DVDs look amazing at 720p! Super happy with the product, and super disgusted at the retail stores that try to charge you $50 for the exact same thing!!!
Cool camera case with a slide pocket to keep memory stick.... price is a bit high though but Amazon makes it economical for a camera and case combo ...
I received an iTrip for my birthday and have had very few problems with it.ProsThe iTrip has no batteries and can work out of the box with no installation, provided your area doesn't have a station transmitting on the 87.7FM frequency, or that you are transmitting to a radio without a powerful antenna (for example, a boombox will have no problems unless you are very close to the station transmitting on that frequency). If there is a station on the 87.7 frequency, the iTrip has the ability to swith frequencies. It does not drain my iPod's battery much quicker than when I use headphones, but you can turn the LED off (once you install the option on the iPod) if you want to conserve the battery a little more.I have found this great at work. I work in a museum and it's a pain to bring a lot of CDs into work because they take up so much room and because they get ruined quickly with all the dust in the lab. Our lab has a boombox, so with the iTrip, I just bring in my iPod and the whole lab can listen to my 500 CDs with minimal effort. I have no problems transmitting across the lab (about 25 feet), or into the next room where there is another boombox. This is nice because I can leave my iPod in a dust-free part of the lab and still enjoy its music. The labs at work all have large windows, so we can get radio reception there, but the collections are at the center of the building and are surrounded by concrete, so the radio isn't an option there. The iTrip means I can work in collections and have a large music library at my disposal. It's nice to be able to walk around and transmit to a boombox, because I can hear the phone or someone knocking at the door.The iTrip also looks pretty cool, complementing the design of the iPod. I have not noticed the signal drifting or cutting out, but I haven't had it too long, either. Others have complained about distortion, but I think this is because they have the volume turned too high (it must be set to between 50% and 70%). Most people save music to their iPod in mp4 (128kb/s) format to save room. 128 will never have as good quality of sound as Apple Lossless or .wav, especially at louder volumes.ConsThere is some static interference if you are driving and your iTrip is close to your cell phone, or if you drive in areas where there are a lot of power lines. If your car has a very powerful antenna, it is more likely to pick up the weak signals like those that are more likely to be found on the low end of the dial. If you're not driving past the radio station or living next to it, this can usually be solved easier by switching your car's antenna to local than by switching the iTrip's frequency. It's not hard to switch iTrip frequencies, but it does take about 20 seconds and is hard to do on the fly, especially if you are driving. In my truck, it's one button on the radio to switch to local, and this solves the problem quicker and safer than fumbling with my iTrip. It would be nicer to be able to scroll through frequencies, but it would compromise the design of the iTrip, I think.Another problem is that the iTrip covers the hold button. This is a problem for some, but not as much for me. I like the hold button when I am biking or exercising, but when I'm at work I like to be able to skip songs now and then, or adjust the volume if someone comes into the lab, so this is not a big problem for me.The most annoying thing I have found is that the extra frequencies are stored on your iPod as "songs", meaning they show up in your playlist and will eventually cycle through if you use shuffle mode (which I use 95% of the time), and they are dead silence until you fast forward. I have reduced this problem by deleting a number of the frequencies, but it still happens occasionally. It's not too big a deal to delete frequencies (the ones in the middle of the dial are more likely to have a station transmitting from them), but you never know when some back-of-the-woods college or Bible station will be broadcasting on the lower end of the dial.The last problem I've had with the iTrip is that no iPod case works really well with it. I have a leather one that velcro's over the top of the iPod, which means that those straps are undone when the iTrip is in place. If the iPod is clipped to my belt or pocket, it will quickly spin around and fall out of the case if the iTrip is attached, because nothing is holding it in place. Plus, more dust gets in because the case is open. However, if I want to use the iTrip, I can usually set the iPod next to the radio and walk away - if I really need it to stay in the case (like on my bike), I'm probably using headphones anyway.
The wrist pad and orientation of this keyboard fixed all my wrist aches immediately. It has fairly good response as well.
I purchased the Olympus 720 for my daughter at Christmas time because we are all scuba divers in the family and there was the housing option as well as being able to go 10ft without a housing. We recently went to Bonaire and both the camera and housing worked well considering that she did not have a strobe. She was able to capture a little squid on a night dive with just camera and housing. I highly recomend for ease of use and quality of constrction as the housing also took a beating in the surf. Great for those of us that wish to point and click and a lot lighter and smaller than my Ikelite.
I would be lost without it. All Intro to Finance classes should use this calculator. It's easy to use if you're taught correctly.
Bill Rancic, the dashing winner of the first season of Donald Trump's runaway-hit reality show The Apprentice admits on the back sleeve of his book You're Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life that he never went to business school and that he doesn't believe that business theory can be learned from a book. What then is the affable Mr. Rancic doing offering advice on good and ethical business practices? Making the most of his fifteen minutes of fame, that's what. In two hundred pages, he lays out the formula for his own success that led to him beat out 215,000 applicants to become the Donald's first `Apprentice.' The reader is privy to Mr. Rancic's early entrepreneurial efforts, businesses that whet his appetite for something larger. Readers are also witness to his failures and mishaps that threatened to derail his ambition. Through it all, Rancic recounts the lessons he's learned, persons he's admired, falls from which he's risen. He offers opinions on Kwame Jackson, his fellow runner-up to the Apprentice title, and `deceitful' Omarosa, whom many believed was the cause of Jackson's loss. He also details lessons he's learned on goals, values, strategies, leadership, vision, and success. While business school grads may scoff at Rancic's straight-shooting and simplistic advice, it is less idealistic than The One Minute Manager series of books. Here, Rancic seems to be offering advice to the everyman and everywoman looking to get a better hold on the direction and management of their lives in pursuit of their goals and dreams. The result is one that is as memorable, yet as pleasing, as a tall glass of lemonade.
Easy to use, easy to operate, great picture, one of the better projectors on the market, have used Dell and Epsons in the past and this is by far the best.
This multifunction stylus has two major things going for it- it's got the pen on one end, and a reset rod underneath the stylus tip on the other. The reset tool is worth the cost of the stylus, since you won't need to find a paperclip when your media player locks up (usually in the car far away from said paperclip). However, the stylus tip which screws over the reset tool is prone to breaking in half, making the device into a metal-rod tipped stylus, making it useless for the primary purpose of a stylus. I talked to BoxWave, and they said the only solution is to buy more styli from them since they don't have replacement screw-on tips. After going through three in six months, no thanks. I'll use the original plastic stylus and put a paperclip in the case. To get 5 stars, Boxwave, throw in two replacement tips and a replacement ink cartridge for the pen. Otherwise, it's not worth the cost.
This cable is everything that you want it to be. It has a sturdy feel. The rubber around the connectors is thick, and the connectors themselves are gold-plated and grip the jacks solidly, but not too hard so that you can disconnect the cables without being afraid of damaging the jack (like, ahem, some 'designer' cables). The wire jacket is also thick, but flexible. Don't waste your money on a $40 cable! This one is seriously better than the one, non-generic brand that they carry at Best Buy. Spend that extra money on a DVD or something.
I bought my Altima new a year ago and promptly replaced the factory radio with a pioneer. Having installed many car stereos in various rigs over the years I was surprised to see the Nissan version antenna hookup. After purchasing the antenna adapter, I noticed too there were no instructions. I called my local stereo shop and got no help on what to do with the blue wire and nothing was found on the internet so I left it hanging. The reception was there just not that great. Recently I've been doing more investigating on the blue wire and found that some reviewers either didn't hook it up or wired it to ground or power source. Having gone for a year with the "do nothing" option I decided to go the safe route and hooked it to ground and drove around that way for a week with no difference in reception. So, I pulled the stereo again and this time hooked the blue wire to the red or acc power wire out of the back of the stereo (key on power and not always on power, or you will kill your battery) and that did the trick. I'm now enjoying excellent reception as it should be. Shame on Metra for not putting instructions with their product.
This product is very good and the software for this works very well, i like this because , i can hook this up to as many pc's that i want and do not have to worry about being limited on the installation of this and the software.Also it burns and copies good.
But not very expensive case. It kept the sand out. I needed to store extra batteries, and the outside pocket was barely possible for one, but difficult to put in and take out. So I put the batteries inside, but I am worried about scratching the LCD.Will be looking for another.
Much smaller than I expected, which is a good thing. Simple to use, small enough for any camera bag, and the price is definitely right.
This is a fantastic product---exactly as advertised. It worked nearly flawlessly on our recent trip to Florida. Just purchased the beanbag attachment which allows it to sit comfortably on the dashboard, even during turns and short stops. Couldn't be happier!
I did a lot of research into the MP3 Players before I purchased. This one seemed to fit the bill of what I needed. I wanted a little more memory, but will purchase extra memory. It will take up to 1GB. The sound is absolutely great! Easy to use. Very easy to see compared to the tiny little things they are selling that you need a magnifying glass to read. The drag and drop interface is very simple to use. Just plug in and it recognizes it. For the money, can't be beat. I also just replaced the battery for the first time, and I got almost 20 hours out of it!Buy It!
I have a PLEXTOR 48/24/48A CD burner that I got 2 years ago. It works flawlessly. I have been using VERBATIM 650 MB CD-R/Ws and was really exited when someone finally introduced a 700 MB ULTRA SPEED disk. ULTRA speed disks record nearly 2-1/2 times faster than HIGH SPEED disks on my PLEXTOR and the small increase in space would have allowed me to use [1] disk instead of [2] in many of my backup applications. As soon as the new disks arrived, I began to substitute them for the smaller 650 MB ones. Fortunately I kept making the backups on the smaller ones [as a SAFEGUARD] because the MEMOREX CD-R/Ws were NOT reliable. The data written to them became corrupted in some cases. Initially, I wasn't sure why so I contacted PLEXTOR [they were familar with the MEMOREX reliability problem] and told me that these disks were NOT recommended by them. They suggested that I either continue using the VERBATIM 650 MB ULTRA SPEED CD-R/Ws or 700 MB HIGH SPEED ones. As I understand the problem, the technology to make a reliable, higher capacity ULTRA speed disk [larger than 650 MB] HAS NOT been developed yet!!!!!!
This is a good product for those of you who possess a reasonably good understanding of networking. If you don't, do not buy this product! Customer Service is outsourced from India (I've never had a good experience with any of it, expecially the struggle to understand and communicate with agents). First hand knowledge is extremely limited and they rely on databases driven support.
I have this in my bag for my Canon SX200IS. Very strong and looks very nice.I used it at my daughter wedding reception, since I knew I would be busy shaking hands. Looks great with a suit and tie! I use the wrist strap most of the time, but this is a very nice strap when you need both hands free. I went to a camera store, and it was priced a full retail, $16.00! AMAZON comes through again! Great bargain.
Wrong information, wrong picture displayed.Fuji Photo Film USA Inc 43955105Description: Fuji xD/SmartMedia Picture Card PC Card Adapter - PC Card Adapter - SmartMedia Card (SM), xD-Picture Card. Code DPC-ADDisplayed picture is a Fuji film 43955110, xD Compact flash Type 1 Card Adapter. Code DPC-CPFIf you order this item, 43955105, you will get an adapter for SMART MEDIA or PCMCIA, NOT a COMPACT FLASH card.
I was very pleased to find a comapny that manufactures a 33 foot firewire cable.
WE PURCHASED THIS IN 2004,WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT GREIF! WHILE WE HAD THE WARRENTY, IT HAS BEEN TOREN APART SEVERAL TIMES, MOST OF THE ORIGINAL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.FROM OWNING LESS THAN 3-6 MOS.. IT WOULD BLEEP AND POWER OFF. WE NOW CARRY THE VOLUME BAR 3/4 HIGH TO HEAR IT,AND NOW OWNING IT W/O IT BEING REPLACED,THEY SAID THEY WOULD FIX IT AND NOT REPLACE IT, WE ARE STUCK W/IT,1 YEAR LATER IT HAS TO WARM UP 1/2 HOUR TO GET A DECENT PICTURE. MAYBE WE JUST GOT THE BAD TV ,IT STILL DOES NOT CHANGE THE FACT THAT TOSHIBA WILL NOT /AND THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS AND PRETTY MUCH TOLD US THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD FOR US. 1,400.00 LATER. I OWN A PIECE OF ___- TVAND VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH TOSHIBA,AND I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHERTOSHIBA PRODUCT AGAIN. LW.NEW YORK
Just bought the AV4100 last week and it keeps on freezing. First only when connecting/disconnecting the USB however now also using the cradle to connect to the TV/DVD. Keep on formatting harddisk which does not solve the issue. Downloaded and installed the latest firmware, no result. If Archos doesn;t come up with a proper solution soon I'll return the unit to the store without even bothering further. Lost 100 hours.....
I am a professional, freelance translator, and spend all day typing, sometimes up to 12, 15, or even 18 hours a day. Previous keyboards I've owned wore out quickly (for a while, I was buying a new keyboard every year, my current logitech classic is now 3 years old, and still working like new), and or contributed to carpal tunnel in my wrists, because I had to hammer on them to type.This keyboard is FAST, responsive, and durable (mine has had a few cups of coffee, for sure), lightweight and compact. I &lt;3 it!Incidentally, I can't speak to the windows function key thingy, since I use linux (debian), but, I can say, of course, that it was plug-n-play with any gnu/linux distribution I have used over the past 3 years (played with ubuntu, pclinuxos, linguas-os, puppy linux, dsl, and a few others, but always stick with debian on my production workhorses). In truth, the same should be true of any usb keyboard, but I noticed others mentioning that lack of any special software required (is that normal in Windows? required keyboard drivers? No wonder I use Linux. Everything just plugs in and works).I typed this review using the Logitech Classic Keyboard 200 usb keyboard.
I just got this printer because it was on sale at Target for $30. I wasn't expecting it to have as good quality of pics as it's given me. I have actually called my best friend to tell her to go grab one while it's still on sale. I'm very impressed.
Purchased this kit to install into a Ford Taurus 2003 SES. The wiring harness was long enough to get the job done. The wires are color coded according to some electrical standard (I don't know the name off hand) and on top of that, each wire has a designation printed on it such as "Front left +", "Right Rear -", etc..I only have 1 gripe really and that is that the stickers they used for rotary controls were already starting to come off when I received it. I'm going to have to use a little bit of superglue to get them to stay on for good. As others have said, the documentation is a little sparse. I ended up not having to use the blue "power antenna" lead that comes in the harness.
It works well with my printer - A Brother HL-5140.The installation was simple enough if you understand network terminology like IP addresses, subnet masks and default gateways (or at least know how to look these up on your computer). I think some of the installation problems are caused by people who struggle with this stuff. I'm technical so it was no problem but Netgear really should make this easier to install.
I am not an audiophile, but a Classical music listener for years. Over time I have had a number of headsets and these are very nice by that standard. I was impressed by the light weight and open backs of which I've owned a couple before this. The sound to me seems balanced and the bass is not over powering. I would say that the headphones are neutral to the sound. The pluses are that you can listen for hours on end without them becoming uncomfortable.
it arrived on time and it was easy to setup with no errors..i havent had it that long yet so i'll see how it rides out the next 6months of duty but it is a great buy and fast read/write in my external enclosure which keeps the drive from running hot..a good buy
This CD case is good looking and the hard cover prevents CDs from breaking. However, it does not hold a large CD collection. If you're looking for a case that holds more than 200 CDs, look elsewhere.
I've been using these headphones to DJ for a few months now, and they are pretty good. At times I've disconnected them from the mixer and plugged them into my mp3 player, still good, nothing too amazing though. They are sturdy I've dropped them a few times and they haven't blown out yet. Pretty good product.
I bought this camcorder couple of months back and Life is really cool. I had a sony hi-8 prior to this. What a bif relief from tapes. Also the t* lens is awesome. I see a huge difference in the picture quality. The s/w that comes with sony is not that great but still copying from handycam to my laptop is a breeze. when it comes to still pictures the 3 MP photos were great when compared with a canon s500 5 mega pixel camera, maybe cos of the t* lens. One thing this handycam misses is the ability to take still pictures while recording. But you know this is first a handycam. So i am ok with it.I dont think i need to purchase another handycam in 5 years.
We absolutely love this stereo. We got one last year (without the iPod capability), and the the sound is phenomenal considering the size. We did a little creative wiring and hooked it up to the TiVo unit and have a mini sound system in our bedroom. Since it only has an auxilary input and not a "Left" and "Right" cable, we had to put a splitters that separate the left and right and plug that into the TiVo unit. That was pretty simple and you can't get better sound that that for the price and size.Of course, you don't have the ability to fully take advantage of all the iPod features. The basic capability to shuffle, repeat, fast forward, and rewind is still there. Most people would only really need these features. I do have to say it looks pretty slick with our black iPod video.My two complaints:1.) The display of the stereo is much, much harder to see than the previous models. Basically, if it is at an angle (especially if it is higher than your line of sight), the screen looks blank. We have to go by the blue glowing around the iPod controller to see if it is on or just listen for some sound. While our previous one was a little annoying because the display was bright at night even when off, this is even more annoying. Of course, all the display tells you is the volume, the mode, and the time. None of which are especially important if you don't switch from one thing to another a lot.2.) We also have a little trouble with the remote. We have put our system on top of the chest of drawers by the TV and since it is elevated, we have to hold the remote up in the air to turn the volume up. This isn't always the case, but is most of the time. Since you can't see the display too well, then it is sometimes hard to tell if you are turning the volume up or not.Basically, if you need a countertop stereo system or a small one to put in an office, this one is awesome! If you are going to put it on an elevated surface like a chest of drawers, on a higher shelf, or up high on a bookshelf, I would keep the two complaints in mind. Of course, knowing those two, I would have still bought it. Even though I had some complaints about it, I still gave it 5 stars which I only do if I love a product (like the Mac, Dyson, iPod - excluding shuffle - , and the Teac Micro systems).
You can fit a few things in there but it's too cramped and bulks up the bag way too much. Should be a little roomier.
Works fine for my purpose, a wireless speaker I can move wherever I want to listen to my main stereo. I use it in the kitchen and by the pool, which are not wired for my stereo. Sounds about as good as an inexpensive boom box and has a good range.
Our six year old daughter received this camera for Christmas, and she loves it! (So does her younger brother.) They have played and played and played with it almost non-stop.It is very durable and easy for kids to use, and my only complaint would be the lack of photo quality (this doesn't seem to bother the kids at all). We've all had a blast playing with it, and would recommend it to anyone.
I bought this screen for my dedicated theater and I was blown away with its ease of assembly and install. Then it got better when I threw up my projector on this thing. I was amazed by the picture. I am using a Sanyo PLV - 1080PLV HD projector (link -Sanyo PLV-1080HD High Definition 1080p LCD Home Theater Projector)and with this screen I am able to continually stun myself and any of any of my audiophile or AV friends. Simply one of the best fixed screens I have seen for the price. Out of box experience: Opening the box was not intimidating and should be easy enough for even those not mechanically inclined. Assembly and instructions to do so are easy and took hardly anytime at all - maybe 30 to 45 min. Install: Measure twice install once - the hardest part of this install was hanging the brackets to make sure the frame / screen was level, its easy really just use a level and measure twice. That's about it not much more I can say other than I have no regrets on the price as this unit is very well made and worth every penny - thanks Elite!
I love thermaltake products, usually. I bought this fan to replace and identical sized TT Fan that came in my HTPC case made by TT. That fan crapped out quickly and was making a terrible noise. So I replaced it with this one thinking no big deal. This fan is LOUD! Fortunately there is still one functioning original fan so I unplugged this one and left it. It was the loudest fan of many in the case, I was pretty disappointed.
I was the type to have stickies stuck all over my wallet. The Vx changed all that. The best feature (not unique to Vx) is that it synchronizes with MS Outlook (all recent versions). This means all your contacts, your in box, your to-dos in Outlook are also available on your Palm after the first synch. Info entered into your Palm also goes to Outlook. Should some tragedy occur with your palm, you only lose information entered since you last synch! PROS: small, light, rechargable battery, synchronizes with Outlook, 8M, stylish. CONS: expensive, not wireless without add-on. IIIxe is also worth considering if you are on a budget. The Vx is all I carry now.
Unable to use this card in either of my Ipac or Dell handheld sytems.
This review is for the 3265 tripod head which is the model sold in the U.S. but is identical to the model 222 joystick.My 3265 just turned FIFTEEN years old and has proven to be one of the best tripod heads I have ever used!!! It has traveled all around the country with me and has been dropped, dragged, tossed, crushed and gotten wet more times than I can count. It is STILL going strong and holding fast. The quick-release plate and mechanism work perfectly and are still compatible with other, newer, heads from Manfrotto.The 3265 takes the concept of a standard ball head and makes it much quicker. I have used it for every single type of photograph; from portraits to architecture and (of course) sports. This ball head has never left my tripod until just recently after purchasing a new monopod. And speaking of use on a monopod, I believe the 3265 has the benefit of extending the overall height of the camera. Which means you can use a shorter monopod. The downside to this is if the monopod is taller to begin with, then the added height of the 3265 could possibly be a negative result - depending on the intended use and your personal preference.And, unlike the 322/327 joystick heads, the 3265 can be used just as effectively with either the left or right hand. I've tried using the 322/327 heads backwards so I could use my right hand to release the shutter button, but it just didn't seem natural. I really dislike the 322/327 models having the grip on the right side.As far as weight holding capacity, the 3265 is only rated at around 5 pounds. It does allow both the trigger and ball head tension to be adjusted separately which is very nice. And, I have had zero problems with it holding a standard-size (non professional monster) 200-300 telephoto lens, camera AND battery grip combination. If you really want serious weight-holding power, the 327's capacity is supposed to be a whopping 12 pounds. But for myself, I am planning on getting the more traditional 488RC2 ball head to put on my now headless tripod since setting up the tripod takes more time than a monopod anyway. And, the 3265 just makes more sense to me being on a monopod.Pros: Does exactly as advertised, extremely reliable and durable, solid construction, holds camera securely.Cons: Slightly heavy and tall.
So this amplifier wasn't what I wanted, you couldn't bridge it and it didn't have a low-pass filter, but it's a decent little amplifier, I gave it to my brother to power his 6X9's in his truck and it does the job quite well. For the price you can't beat this amplifier, 70X2Watts for $50 is a pretty good deal.One word of warning though, this is a knock off brand and not affiliated with legacy audio.
I'm not one to write reviews, or especially long drawn out critiques. The short list:Perks:More than ample power at most any listening levelTHX2, Prologic II, 7.1HDMI/Comp/Svid/RCA control/conversionBeautifulHeavy and sturdyCons:Onscreen menu graphics are odyssey-eralimited front inputs.
I'm putting this in caps to keep someone from making the same mistake as me... "IMPORTANT: NOT FOR USE ON LCD & PLASMA TVS OR LAPTOP SCREENS." That is written on the back of the product's container. I find it very suspicious that some reviewers said this is safe on screens when it clearly states it is not. Don't fall into the trap like I did!I am only giving this 2 stars instead on 1 because I used it to clean my mirror and it didn't leave any streaks...
I had a ReplayTV for two+ weeks. In that time it was plagued by many issues: 1) hard crashed, twice - fixed by power cycling. All shows scheduled during the outage (which is only noticable when you turn it on!) were lost. 2) failed to dial out when message center stutter tone was active (this is a documented &quot;feature&quot;.) 3) Decided that a cable signal was too low (even though it was plenty for the old VCR and the TV.) 4) Decided to record reruns of a show that are on nightly as well as the new episode (which is the one I marked) which is only on one night a week an hour before the reruns - caused by fuzzy recording time frame - another &quot;feature&quot;. 5) The nightly download of schedules downloaded the WRONG schedule a few nights in a row resulting in lots of lost shows.I sent mine back but I really really miss it when it worked correctly. The ability to skip all comercials INSTANTANIOUSLY was wonderful. The instant replay was nice. The fact that you can watch a recorded show and immediately delete it but leave alone shows &quot;around&quot; it.. The ability to pause live TV.I will give them (or whoever appears to have the most mature product) another chance when they figure out that appliances aren't supposed to crash and that they should be easier to use than VCRs - not harder.
The webcam is good. Quality is ok. It was mentioned in the description that it would come in a NEW WHITEBOX OF LOGITECH. I received the product in a brown box which was not any Logitech box. I was not sure whether it was new or not. I wrote back to Amazon. They sent me the product again and it was same as before i.e. In a brown box with a selotape but not a Logitech box. I wrote back to Amazon with no result. I needed the webcam and had to keep it not sure if it is new or refurbished.
Love this case as its big enough to hold DVD player, movies and cords I like knowing if I'm in a hurry I just take the case knowing all I need is inside.
This thing is slick. Was nervous with just 2 screws holding to wall; but is very sturdy.
Are you kidding me at this price this item was a steal.I have always loved alpine head units but i could never talk myself into buying a alpine r type speakers due to the high price so I figured I would just buy a lower grade of speakers and that should do the trick, Until now I decided to by all apline in my 93 ford ranger exept for the subs. SO this is what I put in the truck, 2 pairs of alpine spr-57c speakers witch put out 100rms ,alpine cda 105 head unit, pdx-f4 amp and one 8" bazooka bass tube with built in 100w amp, I only put the bass tube in there because there is no room for real subs in this truck,but let me tell you this, The clarity in my truck is unbelievable it has such a crisp sound, If i only had to say one bad thing about this system it would have to be DONT PUT A BASS TUBE in your car or truck GET REAL SUBS other then that the system sounds grrrrrrreat .The speakers were put through a beating when i got them ,I was playing all tpyes of music from rock,electronic,country,R&B;,rap these speakers are worth every dollar.
This is a compatible replacement alright for the Dell Dimension 8400, but IT IS NOISY. I would not recommend this if noise is an issue for you.
Yes, the design features are interesting - but what happens when you plug it in to your MP3 player and attempt to use it?What's that?Yes, that's right, you can't hear any music. Just soft static - if you turn your car's sound system up to the very highest volumes. After trying a few different frequencies with no difference in performance, I could only conclude that this transmitter was and is an utter waste of money. What a shame.
Mine arrived broken in shipping. The end caps are cheap thin plastic. This screen can't cost more than a few bucks to make. Not only that, but my dealer (The Nerds) sent me the wrong size. I guess at The Nerds 78 = 84. I am going to go back to my original plan and get a good screen from Da-Lite instead.Since the end cap on this screen was broken and I could see the insides, this screen appears to be designed to last for a few gentle pull downs and gentle retractions, that's it. I would suggest if you purchase one of these Elite screens after mounting you pull it down and leave it down forever because repeated up and down will surely kill this cheap plastic screen in a hurry.
The hp case is very nice, the only thing I could think of to make it better is to have just a little more space.
I didn't work. My Lexmark 4300 didn't even recognize that this cartridge was installed.
Once again, Sony has developed technology that wows the world, and allows us to capture every living moment on disk. I absolutely love the DVD line, but the disks are too pricey for the practical user. Instead, I would recommend Memorex 8cm DVD-RW disks. You get relatively the same product, from a reputable media provider, Memorex, at HALF THE PRICE! They are available on Amazon.com, and they are definetly a better alternative!
I put this on my windows and sliding glass door. It definitely works, albeit a little too well. If the blinds lightly tap it or the window, it goes off. If I gently open and close the sliding glass door, it goes off. So basically, whenever I'm cleaning, having a party or want to use my windows or glass doors I have to turn them off. I'm thinking of replacing them with the Mace security system so I can turn the whole system on at night and off in the morning and not have a monthly fee and have to trust some company like ADT where unscrupulous employees with the master code can break into your house.
Great bag! I finally understand how comfort and photography blend in perfect harmony. It should have more protection on the area where the camera lies. But overall, it's a great bag. It has a lot of compartments and acomodates 4-6 lenses or flash, three lenses and 2 bodies (one with lens). You can re-destribute the divisors/cushions. I've read that tall persons have problems on their shoulders with this bag. Not for me (5'9"). Everything else is $100 and up (Low-pro, Tamrac, etc.). So my advice is: buy it. You will not regret it.
The sound is excellent. The wiring is better than some others I've had because it doesn't get tangled easily.The ear clips are bent too sharply and don't fit well around the ear.I probably would try some other product before I ordered these again...because of the fit.
This case is suitable for the job. However, previous versions for the Canon SD 450 were much better. This one lacks a hard frame like previous versions- a must for toting around in a large purse Also, the full length flap can be cumbersome, and there isn't enough space to leave the strap off to the side, not sliding it through the slot on the case. Having the strap threaded through the case makes it cumbersome for those fast moments when you need to pull out the camera and start snapping. I'm not crazy about the texture of the materials-previous versions were more like soft itallian leather, this has more of a cheesey-cheap walmart texture. It does the job, and is better than other models out there-however- they need to go back to the previous versions. It's nice having color options- and it's not often you see someone with a case that's NOT black. If you can find the case for $10- go for it-
I've had this system for a couple of weeks now, and I have to say I really like it. Initially, I seemed to have trouble with battery life on the keyboard, but I found that if I reduce the brightness of the illumination, the battery life is much better. Keyboard has a nice feel to it when typing. If I were to change anything, it would be the slight curve .. I don't like it, but I'll get used to it. (I also think a darker color .. like the 7000 .. would have been better.)The mouse is very nice. Responsive, smooth scrolling and nice shape which can be used in either hand. I agree with others who have pointed out that the construction of the keyboard seems "light". I previously had a Logitech DiNovo, and the construction of that was really tough. I hope this system lasts as long or longer.I also like that the batteries provided are something I'll be able to replace easily once they don't hold a charge.Overall, a big thumbs up. (But the price needs to come down!)6/4/09 - Update. I'm completely in love with this combo. First of all, regarding the short battery life. I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner, but if I turn off the keyboard and mouse when I shut down the computer, I don't have to charge for at least 2-weeks.I don't even notice the curved design any longer. The keyboard reacts well and is smooth. In fact, not enough "O's" in smooth. I love the feel of the mouse, it's very responsive.So far the light construction has not been an issue. I may be treating the keyboard with a bit more care than I did the Logitech, but I feel as though it is much sturdier than first impressions.I took my old Logitech to the office and would seriously consider buying another one of these combos for work if the price were much lower.UPDATE 12/2011 -Still use this pretty much every day. Still love it. Just started a new job and was thinking of buying another set for the office only to discover it's discontinued. *sad face* This combo has taken a beating from me .. literally .. and it still works like a charm. Love, love, love it.
I just bought these because the reviews say "bass" "bass" "bass" and great sound. For about a year I have been wearing the SkullCandy Titan's and they are amazing- great bass and sound....and they sound much better than these Monster Turbines for 1/3 the price. Trust me, save your money and get the SkullCandy Titan. It's possible that these Turbines fit better than the Titans but thats about all they win at. These headphones are not worth more than 70.00. The reason they cost more is because the case it comes in looks like about 10.00 worth. These people need to quit making amazing cases and just sell the headphones! I am just a person who loves good music and works at a production factory.
This is the latest in product protection. Belkin offers the most in Joule rating to protect your expensive home electronics. I bought three that I can use on a range of products from stove, clothes washer you name it that use expensive electronic displays. I wouldn't be without these. I even use them on my electronic irrigation water timers to make them last longer; since they are plugged into the wall continuously.
I don't know what the first reviewer was doing with this modem, but in all of the testing I've done with it, none of his words apply to this great modem.Connection: I've easily been able to stay connected to this modem for as long as I want. In fact, the only times I have been disconnected is when I myself disconnected or turned off the modem. If you want me to be blunt, I could probably keep this modem connected for days. The speed the modem provided was also at its peak during all times.Hardware: The modem itself is rather small and compact, with a lot of signal lights to keep you notified of your connectivity, it has nine lights. It comes with a serial connecter, so all you need is an open serial port.Installation: I tested this modem on two operating systems, Windows and two distributions of Linux, Mandrake and Slackware. Both installations went fine and without problems. The drivers are only for Windows, but on both systems, you can install the modem by yourself if you have some computer knowledge. In Windows, simply install the drivers and connect normally. In Linux, simply choose the serial port the modem is connected to and connect normally.Basically this modem is at the peak of technology in its category. I would always pick broadband over dialup, but for those of you who do not have broadband available, or simply don't want it, this modem is right for you.
It arrived in good shape, great packaging, and an obsolete Serial connection which my computer doesn't have.If your comp has a serial port, it's a great buy. If you are unsure, have a friend of a high tech level tell you if you can use it on your comp.(I will however say I haven't had a comp with a serial port since 2001) You CAN still use it without the port, but you lose most of its functionality.
This item performs very well, especially with front chest harness. Keep in mind that the weather cover doesn't completely encase the bag. The back is still exposed (but touching your chest). This TL Zoom bag is slightly better than other Lowepro TopLoads since it has extra compartments and side straps for mounting lenses, and the waterproof cover. The cover has a nice feature too of being permanently attached to the bag, so it doesn't blow away. The front 2 pockets actually expand with a drop-out velcro bottom so you can easily store a large mini tripod (such as the SLR gorillapod zoom). The top front pocket, when in dual-pocket mode, would store a small (3") lens adequately. The top D-Rings for chest harness are metal. The side D-rings are plastic, but very sturdy. This bag is a bit long, but only 5" thick, so it sticks out from you body about 1-1.5" less than all the other Lowepro TLZ bags. When measuring your camera system, keep in mind to add the Lens hood length, because if you are getting this bag, you probably want quick and easy access to your camera, which means it goes in bag while out shooting with body+lens+hood on and ready to go. So this adds an extra 2" to most lens+camera length requirements. My normal usage mode is to strap bag to chest, strap camera around neck and store camera in bag with zippers slightly open, to accommodate the protruding normal camera strap. All-in-all a great product! I give it a 5-star, even though it's a bit long for me, because it's cheaper than the other TLZ all-weather bags.
Just recieved my CPEN 800C here is my 2 cents.This one of the most well thought out techie products I have yet to buy. I am a bit confused with comments regarding its poor accuracy. Within 30 minutes out of the box I scanned a whole page with two minor errors. Better than my typing and took me about 3 minutes. I guess if you are looking for perfection you will need to wait. The pen is well made and elegantly designed. Durable plastic, some comments wished for a metal case. I would not want a pen that is heavier, dents, smudges, ect. The OS is intuitive. Storage is huge. Someone comments that you cannot edit text beamed to a palm. The documents and addresses beamed flawlessly to my Handhelds Palm OS the first time and I was able to edit just as you would any memo doc.
The device doesn't work with my tablet -- it feeds bad screen dimensions and produces incorrect absolute positioning. It's unusable. I don't care for the oddball cables either -- if you are hooking up keyboard, mouse, video, audio, and microphone, it saves space. But if any of your machines need only a subset of these, the hydra cables are a mess (unless you take a scissors to them and cut off the unneeded parts, but then you're in trouble in the future, as this KVM won't work with conventional cables, so you'll have to buy new ones from IOGEAR if you ever need to expand in the future.
I bought these for running and my ear are too small I guess because they fall out.
This stand fits very well with the Asus eee pad Transformer (10,1") and it is extremely convenient to use at airplane's desk.
A nice unit with good sound. Not great sound mind you, (but hey it's not $1000 either) as I found it sounded a bit too "wide" on most settings no matter how I fiddled with it, but set at it's basic functions it sounds well and offers a terrific value. One thing I will complain about is the heat it puts out. I have to put a fan on while using this, because of the tight space in my media cabinet.
This is a high quality 512 MB RAM upgrade which I can recommend without qualification. I purchased two to replace two 128MB modules and upgrade my readily accessible memory from 256MB to 1 gig--which today's applications seem quickly to be rendering as the default minimum standard. As with any other DIMM RAM Module, the Kingston is literally a snap to install. Even if you've never been inside your computer chassis previously, you should not hesitate to do your own memory upgrade. Just be sure to know your system requirements, since these are available in different sizes and speeds to match different mother board standards and requirements.
Intel ethernet adapters are top sellers for good reason. They work!Be aware - this particular model is for servers!!! it has a very short mounting plate and is not designed for pc's. Of course does make the Pro 1000 GT for PC's but this is not the one. I made it work for my pc because i am handy with sheet metal tools but be aware.Once the bracket was handled and the card was installed, it is flawless in performance and the network management tools that are downloadable from intel are fantastic.
I had a much older version and found it difficult to replace. Until I found it on Amazon. I Was very pleased with the facial groomer.
Purchased for my daughter's new printer. It's very well constructed, sized perfectly, and has multiple storage pockets while not being overloaded. Highly recommended.
I bought these as an upgrade after having my old pair of Sony's stolen in a bag whilst traveling. These are great earbuds that provide excellent sound reproduction. Like many other reviews, the Etymotics have to be placed into your ear properly for good sound quality.The bass as others have mentioned might seem missing, but after adjusting to the headphones for 2 days, I realize it's mostly the quality of my music that's bad and not the headphones fault. I listen to a wide range of music from jazz to electronic and these headphones provide excellent listening pleasure!They are very comfortable, and provide great noise canceling from your surroundings. But they are not easily put on / taken off, which is a minor nuisance. I wear these at work and it's always a hassle to take them off / put them on when someone asks me a question or I have to answer the phone. I also do a lot of flying (nearly weekly) so I will update my review once I do set foot on my next flight.Overall, I think they're great ear buds and hope to have many hours of listening with them.
I bought the Panasonic RQ-A220 Cassette Player/Recorder after working part-time at a Radio Shack. Of all the things in the store, I thought this portable recorder was one of the niftiest things I saw there.For months, I wanted to transfer my music cassettes to my Mac after endlessly trying to find CDs or even MP3s over the net of the many rare songs I love (and have owned for years) but couldn't find anywhere. When I saw this cassette player/recorder, I thought &quot;Bingo!&quot;. I bought a Y adapter, connected the single stereo plug to the RQ-A220 and the two RCA ends to the back of my Mac (which has RCA and S-video connections) and used a freeware called Coaster (it creates AIFF files. It's for Mac OS 9 only) and after converting the AIFF tracks with iTunes, voila, instant MP3s of my favorite music. Coaster is extremely easy to use and it's free! The sound from my cassettes with the RQ-A220 is CD quality. In fact, the songs sound better than those I ripped from my CDs.The RQ-A220 almost has everything: it's a voice recorder. You can connect a stereo microphone to it if the built-in microphone doesn't cut it. It's a radio. It plays cassettes. It can record off the radio or another source (if you have the right cables of course). It has three tiny built-in speakers, which is what initially caught my attention. And included with the recorder is a set of stereo headphones. When you listen to music with it (or when I connect the Y adapter to the headphone input), you can listen to music as is or with Extra Bass System, which gives a better sounding quality. I use the XBS option when I make my MP3s.The sound from the three speakers is not super high quality but it's surprisingly good nonetheless, certainly for a product that fits in the palm of a hand. Oddly enough, of all the types of music, classical music and jazz sounds the best when listening to it through the three speakers, more so than pop (just good) or techno music (bad). And the speakers are perfect for listening to sports broadcast or any kind of talk radio.There are two caveats about the RQ-A220: finding and keeping a radio channel is sometimes difficult because of the sensitivity of the tuner dial. And there's no 3v adapter to plug-in the cassette player/recorder to a wall socket when I need to work with it for long periods of time and batteries just ain't enough. I bought a 3v adapter (at Radio Shack, of course), so this problem was quickly solved but I still wish the adapter came with the recorder. As for the radio, well, a digital radio would have been better. If the RQ-A220 came with a digital tuner, I would have given it 5 stars instead of 4.Keep this in mind: you can buy the RX-D20 boombox from Panasonic for almost the same price and you have a digital radio, a CD player with the RX-D20 and better speakers (we used the RX-D20 for our radio at the store and the sound from it was good). But you can't carry a boombox in your pocket or purse, so one has to pay a little extra for a more compact product.All in all, I like this tiny stereo player/recorder. It's beautifully designed and the sound quality from it is excellent.*BTW, the manufacturer specifically states on the product that it was built not in China, but Taiwan. Arf!
I like having a case for my headphones. This one does the job nicely. I like the stiffness of the case, a hard case might be better. It's a bit roomy for my Koss UR40's though.
I have absolutely no complaints about this camera. For its price, its a great buy. It has great features, like quicktime video (no sound), digital zoom, timer, overall, many more photo settings than the average person needs. It's great!!
I purchased this camera because I wanted something inexpensive with which to send pics over the internet. I am very surprised at how good the pics are, and recommend this camera because it does an excellent job doing exactly what I want it to do.
I ordered my 40 gig ipod last week after the price dipped in the wake of Apple's decision to discontinue this line. The first few days were great. What an elegant little device! Sound quality was great; storage space massive; battery life more than adequate, transfer times quick. It did cause my Windows machine to become a bit more unstable, but what new installation doesn't? Then, tragedy struck. The buttons and clickwheel began to work only intermittantly. Eventually, it got to the point where the iPod would only turn on when plugged in, and hitting a button would only cause it to turn off again. I quickly exhausted all of Apple's tech support's suggestions and returned it. I did not drop the iPod or put it through any abuse beyond normal activity (walking, lifting at the gym, etc.). Stories like mine abound on the internet. So before you buy, realize that the iPod is a delicate creature. Despite Apple's claim that it is intended for "active" people, it is NOT intended to be used during jogging or other rigorous activity. If you drop it, the chances are pretty good that you will break it. If you want to use an mp3 player for running or anticipate dropping it, I recommend going with a flash memory player.Hopefully my replacement iPod will be less problematic.
I bought this card about 6 months ago and it has stopped working. I went to take a picture with my camera and an error message saying there is an error with the memory card came up on the camera. I have sandisk (2Gb) for years and havent had any problems with it. I will never buy this card again.
I got this to replace my 5-inch Victorinox chef's knife after I dropped it once too often and it stuck in the floor, permanently bending the tip.To me neither one of these is really what I think of as a chef's knife. They are not that wide and really can't be used for chopping in the same way that a regular chef's knife can be used.That said, I love this knife. It's the one I grab when I need to chop an onion, slice some salami or any number of small jobs in the kitchen. It stays sharp and is easy to handle. I also have the 8-inch version of the Victorinox chef's knife, but it is like a real chef's knife. Very intimidating if somebody comes into the kitchen.For what this one costs it worth getting as a general purpose type of knife.
I have now run with these earphones about a month (~100 miles). They replaced my iPod earbuds.The good:1. Sound quality is excellent. There are times when I am running that I can hear parts of the music that I don't necessarily hear using my Bose at home in my living room. It provides excellent reproduction of the full range of sound.2. They don't fall out of your ears. Not once.3. You can wear a hat because the band goes around the back of your head, under the normal area for your hat.4. Another reviewer mentioned wind noise but I don't find this to be any different than my old ear buds.5. The little clip on the wire attaches to your jersey and prevents a lot of tugging on the wires.6. The neon green makes it easier to find them when they are thrown around the house.The less-than-good1. They are tight enough to cause some ear discomfort with long runs.
The DVD binder and pages are a good product. It looks nice and safely holds our DVDs. What more could you ask for?
I got this puppy for X-mas and I really enjoy the features. The really cool thing about it is that I can switch from camera mode to video mode with ease. The video mode is really nice. For X-mas we emailed a 2 min video to friends and family wishing them a merry christmas. My son showed off his toys. This is what I was looking for. {A webcam, digital camera, and mini camcorder all in one.} I can see this puppy going on a lot of trips with me this summer. Only wish they had a carrying case to go with it. So that's why I'm giving it 4 stars.
This portable fold up IPad stand is great.......I am able to keep my IPad in a a leather case and still use this stand.......works great for what I wanted.....great value for the money also......
I've used many of these FM transmitters before both in my car and in friends' cars. They all have the same problem, once the radio station and the transmitter state broadcasting in the same frequency, you get bad quality audio or non at all. This one does an excellent job of maintaining the audio signal even when in direct competition with a radio station. It also has the added benefit of being able to choose any frequency you want.The only minor drawback is that the cigarette lighter adapter is not USB. I have a lot of devices that I use in my car and it would be great if I could use this with a USB adapter that I have which has 3 ports on it.
I got mine for $30 at an electronics store. They protect my iPod very well. The USB adpter fits with the case on as well as the iPod headphones. I don't know about headphones with an angled plug though. The hold button is a little harder to access. It was a little thicker and heavier than i expected. As it has been said before, they do scratch pretty easily. I'm not too fond of the red case because i have a white iPod.
Simply put, this product never worked properly. There was constant static, even on vacant FM stations.
Wow this stuff is great, at first no stratches were coming out so I e-mailed him and he gave me some adivce and now i barely have anyoen scratches. Please everyone don't get upset if they don't come off on the third or second try. This product requires a lot of pateints but it works. thought it was a scam, but it wasn't. Also the guys working customer service are great. HIGHLY RECCONMEND!!
Although this little radio/MP3 system is pretty decent, the capacity isn't what I'd hoped for music storage. The radio, however, was my main impetus for purchasing it, and it does the job excellently. I am dissappointed, though, to discover that it was refurbished when I deliberately chose to purchase the only one offered on Amazon as New in Box, paid a little more for it for that reason, and when it came it was obviously used with a limited warranty. Not so cool Amazon.
After sitting at my computer for almost 4 hours figuring out all of the little extra steps you need to complete to get this thing to work, I was almost ready to give up and take it back. Finally I went online and downloaded a file just to see if it worked at all. It did. So I went back over the process again. I finally figured out the last of many crucial steps. So after you get your parallel port in ECP mode, after you make sure you're recording on your RealJukebox in MP3 mode, after you turn off the security block, you FINALLY get to hear some music. So little is covered in this manual, it serves as little more than shock insulation for the Yepp. I'm not a tech head, but I'm literate enough to have figured the details out on my own. If you're not savvy, or don't know someone who is.. Avoid this thing until you get help. But like I said, I'm happy with the sound and the ability to make custom listening in a tiny package.. If they fix the manual, this'll be a real winner.
I don't know why these only got negative reviews, the identical (?) blue and orange RP-HS35 headphones I owned since 2000 have been the best lightweight, over-the-head headphones I've ever owned. You can find my review of them if you search for "RPHS35A".
Don't listen to anyone else! This card is the best! I am an average gamer and always used integrated video. After getting this, my games are so much better. This card runs well with even complex games like flight simulator 2004. It runs the game smoothly. Also, you can connect your PC to your TV using the S-Video output. It took me less than 10 minutes to set up and play. All you do is plug it in and install the drivers. The only thing they could improve on is to add two VGA slots for their advertised "nView" dual moniter function. Otherwise, its a great investment for any computer. Best of all, it's the cheapest video card around for only 25.99!
This deck is great, it plays just about everything. The only thing it needs is an ipod interface but I think you can get one now. This jvc is for peeps that want a screen but don't have the space for a 7 inch. I have a 2000 gmc Sierra. You can't put a 7 inch in without doing some fabrication. I wasn't trying to do all that. Worked out just right.
Don't know how Apex does it but for low price printer cartridges,I think they are the best. I will use them again.
I dont even have it. I just wanted to say HI.
Well, it has happened. The unit came back from repair at JVC Aurora and I tried to dub from VHS to DVD and surprisingly it when through the whole transfer without going into the flashing "loading mode" as before but when the transfer was completed there was evidence of burning on the disc but nothing plays back. STILL DEFECTIVE!!!!! I called and talked with Lorenzo at New Jersey he checked with some else to verify the DVD should play back without being finalized and they and concurred the unit is malfunctioning. Lorenzo told me to call Jun at Aurora service, I did and left voice mail - TWO times with no returned call. I called Craig Peters voice mail (he has never answered or returned a call yet but what to heck no has ever answered one of these Emails either) and left message - no return call. I talked with the receptionist at Aurora, Angelica, and she offered to take a message, but still no call back. Please tell me what I need to do to get a unit that works, IT IS VERY APPARENT TO ME THAT REPAIR IS NOT THE ANSWER. Please help me and at least respond to my communications surely you can't think I am being unreasonable and just trying to blow me off especially after 3 CONTINOUS FAILURES. This unit has not worked since the first of December. Previous leters to JVC below:The letter below was included with the unit a copy was in an envelope on the outside of the box and a copy taped directly to the unit. AS OF 1/26/05 9:00 pm there has been no response to it or the numerous messages I have left on Mr. Peters' voice mail and Kelly Rahn's voice mail. The unit is now waiting for parts and has been out of service a total of more than 45 days.The unit first failed while dubbing VCR to DVD after about 30 minutes of transfer - the blue light bar was flashing and the display was flashing "loading" and the power and open/close buttons were non-responsive even after unplugging the unit. The open/close button did respond one time after leaving the unit unplugged overnight. This was the first time I had tried to use this feature! I would say the total use time of this unit has been less than 6 hours total (I have another DVD player). I sent this unit in for repair 12/15/04 after talking with Ralph on the 800 number 12/3/04 and waiting for his "authorization" letter to arrive (11 days later). I received the unit back from the service center 1/6/05. After getting the unit back from repair (invoice # FC187771, Receipt # C034889) I used it to watch one DVD on 1/8/05 and started a VCR to DVD dub on 1/9/05, about 45 minutes into the transfer the unit failed exactly as it did previously, only this time I have been unable to get the open/close button to respond even once to get the DVD out. I believe this unit has something inherently wrong with it and it should be replaced rather than repaired. I called the 800 number 1/10/05 and talked with 2 different people (Anthony and Raul) and they both said they could not make that decision and would have someone contact me - no one had called by 1/11/05 at 3:30pm so I called again and was able to get connected with Kelly (who Raul had said would call me). Kelly said she had tried to call but received no answer or recording - I am not aware of any problem with the phone or recorder at home or work. I asked Kelly to replace the unit instead of trying to repair it again. Kelly also said she was not authorized to make that decision and I asked her who was and Kelly said "Craig Peters, who is out of the office until Thursday". Kelly suggested I go ahead send in the unit ASAP and she would reimburse me for the UPS charges when she received a copy of the bill from me.Mr. Peters, please send me a NEW DR-MV1S so I can use and enjoy the product. The only time I have to make use of the dubbing feature is during the winter months as I am too busy the rest of the year. I have already lost over a month in getting it repaired to only have it immediately fail again with the exact same problem. This has not been "The Perfect Experience" JVC was intending I am sure and you have the ability to make the best of what so far has been a Bad Experience. Hopefully, the HD-52z585 I purchased last week will be more dependable, so far I am very happy with it. I look forward to your quick and favorable response. Sincerely, Ken MartinAgain I am requesting the unit be immediately replaced, in the automotive business this unit would qualify as a LEMON! I must also say I have become very disappointed by the lack of communication of your service staff and the run-around tactics of your customer service personnel "you need to talk to XXXXX" and XXXXX says you need to talk to who I just talked to - and so on. When you boil it all down it appears Mr. Peters is the one to make the decision on whether to satisfy this customer and he has not even provided the courtesy of a returned phone call or a response to my letter. They say word of mouth advertising is the best and the people at JVC are working very hard at creating advertising that is negative for JVC instead of positive. The "Perfect Experience" is far far FAR from what I have endured.Also here is a copy of my previous email to this site that promised a response within 5 days - I am still waiting."The following information has been sent to JVC Customer Service. First Name: Ken Last Name: MartinI sent this unit in for repair 12/15/04 and received it back 1/6/05. The unit failed while dubbing VCR to DVD after about 30 minutes of transfer - the blue light was flashing and the display was flashing "loading" and the power and open/close buttons were non-responsive even after unplugging the unit. The open/close button did respond one time after leaving the unit unplugged overnight. This was the first time I had tried to use this feature! I would say the total use time of this unit has been less than 6 hours (I have another DVD player). After getting the unit back from repair I used it to watch one DVD on 1/8/05 and started a VCR to DVD dub on 1/9/05 about 45 minutes into the transfer the unit failed just as it did previously only this time I have been unable to get the open/close button to respond to get the DVD out. I believe this unit has something inherently wrong with it and it should be replaced rather than repaired. I called the 800 number this morning and talked with 2 different people (Anthony and Raul) and they both said they could not make that decision and would have some contact me - no one has called yet. Please send me a replacement unit so I can enjoy the product. Hopefully the HD-52z585 I purchased last week will be more dependable, so far I am very happy with it. I look forward to your favorable response.Thank you. A representative will contact you within five days."Please do not make me wait any longer to have a DR-MV1S that I can depend on, send a new replacement now.
The plate is made of heavy gauge steel - not sure the exact gauge, but it is very rigid. It has a lot of holes and easily fit my LG 43"? TV. I wanted to hang the TV on a mount made for a smaller TV. I know, this is not what it is made for - but the smaller mount I have is very sturdy, and the LG TV is very light, and will not be moved once installed, so I am confident that is will hold the TV.Singe the pre-drilled holes lined up, installing the plate was really quick and simple, and the new TV was in place in a matter of minutes. I am quite happy with the purchase - it sure beat buying and installing a really expensive and over-engineered mount. Those big mounts are no doubt needed for heavy TV's, but the Cheetah mount weighed a lot more than my LG TV! So the smaller mount I already had firmly anchored in place was more than sturdy enough for my TV.Depending on what you need, this plate can be a very practical solution.
I'm a novice photographer who started with a Rebel XT and recently got a T2i. Over the past few years I purchased a few consumer-grade lenses and was very happy with what they could do. I just couldn't justify spending $200-$300 on a big light bulb. But after buying this flash, I absolutely regret that the flash wasn't my very first purchase after the camera body and first lens.I like to take photos indoors of my dogs and of friends and family when they're over, and even a stabilized lens often isn't good enough to take well-exposed pictures in indoor lighting (plus, the lighting color/direction can be weird sometimes). With this flash and some white ceilings, my problems are solved. It's so easy to use too -- just aim it at the wall or ceiling and let the E-TTL II take care of metering. Amazing.
The hot link pro works as advertised. I've had no problems at all with remote performance. The wires were long enough for my application ~6ft for the sensor wire. This sensor wire was a bit stiff so positioning it took some finesse, but nothing major (they gave me double-faced tape and a single wire hook which just wasn't enough to hold it around the corner). All in all delivers exactly as I expected. I'd buy another if I needed one.
I bought the first one of these cameras in a thift shop for less than three dollars. Since it did not have a USB cable I got this one though Amazon. It turned out that neither camera was operational. What attracted me was the 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 inch size. If I saw one for under $5.00 I would still buy it, but I am nuts. Read other reviews if you want to know how bad the thing is even when it is working. If you just want to take pictures buy a diffrent camera.By the way, I don't think the PHILIPS logo has anything to do with the highly reputable Philips Electronics of the Netherlands.
It works. The volume doesn't have enough range for me, but it's OK.This product is better suited for chldren: it's made of blue plastic and is a little cheesey looking; it's a bit hard to handle; it has no fastener for a belt so you'd better have huge pockets if you're going anywhere with it and its function buttons are so small and camoflaged most adults I know will have problems running it.Earphones are better than I thought they'd be and it does do its job rather well, but kids/some teens will like this far more than adults.
Works as advertised only down side is this thing is SO SMALL.. I mean you can really lose track of this thing.. Other than that it does what its suppose to.
Well it has been a few days since I have received these earbuds.The Good:1) Sounds good - bass seems to be good and the overall tone is fair too. However, they still do not surpass the sound quality of the Sony MDR-EX71s.2) Fit is good for small ears, but not perfect. Even though they supply three different cushions, the middle size still did not fit as well as the MDR-EX71s. So I swapped out the V-Moda's for the Sonys and they fit better...but the sound quality changed...It was interesting to note that the sound had a more bass and slightly muffled...so I kept the V-Moda's cushions on.3) The wiring quality looks a little tougher than the SONYs, but we will have to wait and see how they hold up...as I noted in my SONY review on the MDR-EX71, the quality of the wiring jacket sucks and the reason for the change of manufacturer.4) Length of cord is good - but a little too long for my tastes. Good to have a cord wrap to tighten up the loose wiring.The Bad:1) Sound quality not as good as the SONY MDR-EX71.2) The LHD and RHD identification on the buds are TOO SMALL!!!! I have to look really hard to see which side to put into my ears...why not have physical indents so all we have to do is to touch and know which ear bud to insert into the proper ear canal.The Summary:Not too bad of a first impression.I just hope that the durability of the V-MODA out lasts my SONYs - it will be a wait and see. I would recommend these to someone that is looking for something different than iPods or SONYs ear buds. But with V-MODA, they need to still work on the sound quality.
I recently bought and installed this drive. The installation directions were easy to follow and worked well on my non-standard pentium. Write speed is good and I could get the full 8X speed the unit is rated at. Some noise from the unit, but not bad. I have had real problems with burners in the past and this one does not seem to follow those patterns at all.
A 6 foot cable does not have to cost 100+ US Dollars. Cables To Go gets it right with a solid quality cable that gives you peace of mind when compared to the the low grade and mass produced cables in a bag from China.I recieved two of these cables which came in their own retail packaging, wrapped up nice and ready to rock some 1080p goodness.The added benefit to these cable is their dark blue color. It is easy to spot these in the mess of black spaghetti that is often found behind home entertainment centers.
I purchased this product on May 30, 2010. It is now Sept. 26, 2011, and I just ordered another cartridge. I am very happy with the quality of the toner and the length of time it lasted me, and I print a lot!
I have used it for wall mounting as well as ceiling mountingIts very sturdy and easily held on to my 5 lb Polk RM 7200 speakers.Its finishing is good and can be oriented easily in all directions.I have configured it at a 90 degree angle for my front speakersMuch better option than buying more expensive and intrusive stands
I purchsed this product about 2 1/2 years ago. We barely used it, and when I say barely, I mean it maybe once or twice a month. However, recently, the DVD has had more use with people comming over etc. While the DVD was working, I was satisfied with it, since I'm not a DVD conosour, I didn't notice all these technical defencies others have listed.Yet, I have a gripe with any product I spend a decent amount of money on that stops working in a short period of time. Evidnetly the driver-read header for the DVD is the problem, since it still runs SVCDs. I looked the problem up in sites like "Video-Help" and it seems others who have purchased this product have had the same problem (either the VCD or DVD read-head crapping out after 1 - 2 years).I imagine if we had used this product more frequently (that is to say maybe once a week instead once a month), we would have had the product break earlier. Either way, I can't recommend this item to anyone who wants a reaosnably long-term investement item.
I bought this printer for my home network. You really can't beat the price of this one. Just the network interface would have costed more than the full price of this printer alone. It certainly does not have the best print quality nor built for heavy duty use. But it works great for a home network.
I have been having shoulder pain for a couple of years and my doctor attributed it to the fact that I use my mouse for many hours a day. She recommended a trackball, but I found it much more difficult to use and went back to my mouse. A few weeks ago, with the shoulder pain affecting my sleep, I decided to try the Smart Cat Pro.I've had it a week and I'm still getting used to it, but the pain in my shoulder has pretty much disappeared. I love the hot buttons that load my email client and web browser, and the zoom and scroll features are great and work in most applications I use.On the downside - and this is pretty minor - highlighting text can be a bit of a challenge, and sometimes the touchscreen is overly sensitive. To the latter point, it will think I've tapped the screen when I haven't touched it, and I'll navigate away from a web page or close an application. On occasion I still grab my mouse because pointing and clicking with it can be much faster. I can have both on my desk simultaneously and use either one as needed.I've learned to grasp the sides of the touchscreen between thumb and ring finger and use my index finger to operate the functions and this seems to work pretty well. I have no doubt that in a week or two I'll have mastered the nuances of the unit and I'll use my mouse less and less.The Smart Cat Pro is definitely worth a try if you're looking for a mouse alternative.Please note that you may receive a Cirque Smart Cat Pro rather than an Adesso and it's the same product.
This product ran fine for me initially. Now all it does is drop my connections. Linksys points to Comcasr, and Comcast point to Linksys. All they do is ask me to reset the device. Don't buy this product.
Ahhh... so this is the infamous remote that claims Nintendo has ruined them financually by releasing a superior product as a console conrtoller.This product at first sight seems plain... lacking... and a useless peripheral that is an alternative to a mouse, keyboard, digipen, joystick, laser pointer... So let's see, it's pretty much, an infrared, wireless, 2 button version of everything you already have! Joy-Joy (minus the Happy-Happy)There have been others in the past who have tried to contest Nintendo's legitimacy, and have lost horribly. Heck, since the abolishment of their 10NES chip back in the 90's, companywise they've been clean as a whistle! (...well there was also that backstabbing incident with Sony that ultimately led to inception of the PlayStation) Ok... clean as, Kate Moss' last whistle! :DAs an informed consumer of electronics I think this product should be disregarded in the electronics world, and should share a grave next to the beta-max! For lack of originality! Come on!?! You think you really invented the first infrared remote?! Also, anyone who's ever had fun on Nintendo's accord should boycot this item out of pure spite! You owe a few shots to the Gipper for the ole Nin!...it's your call! ;) My time is up, YOUR time is now!
I researched how to improve my cable signal and this looked like it could work. After my cable company went digital I lost many channels, mostly due to older cable wiring (RG-59) and splitters. I installed this amp as close to the cable input as I could. There was still one splitter in the attic and per instructions I installed one splitter ahead of the amp to split my internet signal. WOW! I now get all my channels, including some I didn't know I could receive. All perfect reception. Easy to install and works great. 5 Stars all the way.
The LS 120 Disk is the best thing since sliced bread. It is faster than a floppy, but still accepts the older 1.44 format, so you have the best of both worlds. I can't believe this is not the standard on all new computers. It holds 120 MB! It is not restricted by the slow floppy controller. I have one on my Laptop and my desktop. I can tranfer files between up to the 120 MB limit. What a great idea, yet the Zip Drives get all the publicity, and some of them only hold 100 MB and are wildly expensive.
Even with all the new cameras out there in the market, I still love my Canon EOS 20D. Unless I accidentally drop it and break it, it is still the camera of choice for me. But if you are buying one for the first time, shop around, there are some nicer cameras, for less than what I paid for this one, that work just a good if not better.
I have had the camera for 6 weeks and have taken several hundred photos, mainly of the America's Cup qualifying races in Auckland.One reviewer complained that the power button and shutter are easy to confuse. I fully agree, and have lost a couple of action shots through the confusion. My biggest problem is with the physical strength of the camera. I was taking pictures from a boat, and the lens gently nudged a bulkhead. This was a gentle nudge, but enough to dislodge the lens, which fell off completely when I shut the power down. The Fuji distributor in Auckland was fantastic, and repaired the camera promptly, and without charge. It was not the first time they had seen the problem, so be warned! I have a 64meg card, and this is more than enough.
they work great sound even better. and the blue matches some of my interior lighting. these subs are at a great price for the product
I am a computer tech by profession. I have and will continue to use the Netgears with 2 5db antennas for as long as they are made. They reach further than any other brand when distance is needed.
You won't see the quality differences in digital cable. However, this is a great durable cable. I guess it serves its purpose.
Everything about this TV has been great. This has especially been true since I got our high definition cable box. The pitcher is unbelievable. I don't watch a whole lot of TV but I just can't take my eyes off of it. The Olympics (the first thing I saw on HD) was just amazing. I strongly recommend purchasing this TV through Amazon.com. I saved a bunch of money by not going through stores like Circuit City and the set up and all the rest were a breeze.
The iCurve frees up extra space on my desk, which is handy with a small desk.Works great.
I have used this for grating hard cheeses and potatoes for hash browns. It works very well and I'm glad I purchased it.
My original dock was destroyed when we took a lightening hit, and being it was the ONLY way to charge my camera, I was delighted to find it through Amazon!
Everythiing is more than worth the price as long as you dont Touch the Thing. If you plan on sitting it on a table and playing it thru speakers BUY it, if you plan to hold it, Buy something else.
Good form factor and features, but both TV and FM bands died in 9 months-and only a 90 day warranty. Never again, Sangean.
I am so satisfied with my new scanner that I ordered an identical one for the bedroom! I am amazed at how clear it sounds and the quality workmanship. I am very pleased with my purchase and am confident my second scanner will fulfill my needs! Thanks Uniden! Good Job!
I bought this network kit to play multiplayer games (i.e. quake, half-life, etc.). It is one of the best decisions I've ever made. The cards were simple to install, and the guy i talked on the phone when something went wrong was friendly and exceedingly helpful (most of you will agree that in general, tech support dudes are useless). The cards don't even need to both run under the same OS: i have an NT system and a win98 system, and they work fine. These are great value and if recommend that anyone who wants to set up a home ethernet buy them.
I was excited when these headphones arrived to finally have a pair that stayed put in my ears. They are a little uncomfortable at times but it was worth it to have a pair not constantly falling out. Also the sound quality was the best of any pair of headphones I have ever had. However after only two months, the left side shorted out (presumably from sweat) and now I have to replace them. Given how much I spent on them, I think these are a total rip off. I want my money back!!
This web cam is what was expected and exactly as presented. The opened box was not a problem as everything was there. I plugged in the usb end of the cord, put the CD Disk in and vola - everything worked.
The Sony ACLS5 Power Supply can be used with Sony digital camera models -DSCP8, P10, P32, P52, P72, P92, V1, F88, W1, L1 , and V3. This device will allow you to save money on batteries as reviewing pictures or video on you digital camera tends to suck the life out of your alkaline and rechargeable size "AA" batteries.I would definitely recommend the Sony ACLS5 AC power supply if you have any of the above Sony digital camera models.
No issues with this, gave me good quality sound and allowed me to spread out the speakers across the room.
I bought this player for my wife last spring. She loves it, and I use it as much as her now. I have been using it to listen to audio books before I go to sleep. Last night, I got out of bed to use the bathroom, book still playing. I'll blame it on being half asleep, but somehow I dropped it. The earphones unplugged from the player and before I had any time to react, my iRiver was going downstream.I quickly fished it out, turned it off (it was still playing) and took out the battery. I left in on a window sill for 24 hours to dry out, put a fresh battery in it, and it is good as new (I also wiped in down with a sanitizing wipe).So anyway, read the other reviews for info on the features, but I think this one says something about the quality of this MP3 player.
After much research I purchased teh Garmin 360, but I am sad to say that I am not as pleased as I had hoped. Even after the free update, the maps do not pick up many streets that have been existing for many years. On a recent trip from Indianpolis to Cincinnati, the unit sent me in the entirely wrong direction away from Cincinnati. Thank goodness I knew where I was going and made a correction.The spoken name of the street works very well.
I bought one of these for my 5th grade classroom. It worked for the first year because I sharpened all pencils and treated it with kid gloves. It worked, but the sharpening was not symmetrical and usually required another try because the lead was not exposed all round the pencil. At the beginning of the next year, I decided to allow the students to use it. Within a month, it no longer worked. Finding no suitable alternative, I purchased another. For three months, it performed as poorly as the first one originally had, then broke down completely. It does not live up to the manufacturer's claims. In other words, look elsewhere for a good heavy-duty electric pencil sharpener.
It was hard to tell from other reviews what we'd be getting, but we got a battery that charged quickly and is working great.
I'm using this in a live streaming video set to connect a Component HD camera to the computer. Works great with no loss of signal and is nice and sturdy.
I bought my first yh-820mc audio player in June and Samsung has had it ever since. I wish this was an exaggeration, but I've had the first player (or the second player that replaced the first) in my possession for a total of five days. Even then the player was never capable of handling Janus. The rest of the time Samsung has been repairing it - apparently, with less than stellar results. I've spent hours on the phone with their customer service, of course, most of it on hold. In short, the audio player has been a complete bust.If you don't care about Janus, perhaps this is the audio player for you. I would echo that the amount of time the player takes to load on start up does begin irk.
This camera is really worth the money. It is not about the namebrand people but the quality! This camera has 5 megapixels/7mpzoom. If you are considering buying a digital camera or just a camera in general you should buy it. My daughter is 12 yrs old and uses it all the time.!
i went to go use it on my cousins xbox 360 and i got lines across the whole thing but so far the other hdmi cable i have is ok.
I purchased this item 2 months ago to replace my ehome wireless b router and it has improved my internet connection. Whereas before I frequently lost my internet connection (I have a sony laptop and comcast provides the internet service), I have not had that problem with this dlink router. Maybe other routers would be just as good, but this one worked fine. It was simple to set up and started working as soon as I connected it.
This is a cheap product, so not much can be expected. Optics are poor, and even in tropical sunlight (I am using them in Cartagena, Colombia) images are dull with little resolution.The zoom function does not permit a smooth transition when it is being adjusted.My recommendation to prospective buyers is to spend more for better quality zoom binoculars, or to stick with fixed 7 X 50 or 10 X 50 models and invest in better optics.More care needs to be taken with the packing - my binoculars arrived with one of the object lens tubes bent out of its mounting on the prism case. Fortunately the threads were only slightly deformed and I was able to re-assemble the binicoulars satisfactorily.
I didn't expect that this Samsung LCD TV is so great. It is just a surprise. It is great looking and everything is so easy to set up and use. picture quality super, audio great, size perfect, ... I like this TV so much that I would like to recommend it to everyone who is looking for an LCD TV. It's not that expensive too, as compared with other brands. The one that I got is used. But nothing wrong so far as 2 months have passed.
Good flash with excellent TTL capabilities. The metal shoe is a nice feature. Very easy to use right out of the box.
Item tuck a little longer then I expected, no respond was given, but did get my cable and very well pack. Very well made.
This is a great GPS. However, it is virtually useless without extra maps which cost more $$$. The basemap stinks and only has major roads(when I say major, I mean major). Imagine buying a car and then having to buy a steering wheel separately so you can actually drive it. That's exactly what Garmin did with this unit(and many others). For off road use, I bought U.S. Topo and I use it to pinpoint my position on rivers when I'm kayaking. It is WONDERFUL to be able to tell how much longer I'll be on the river and well as pinpoint my location on the river. For driving, City Navigator 8 isn't perfect, but it is feature packed and can get you quite close to just about anywhere you want to go.As far as the unit goes, the reception is great. I can actually get a signal inside my house. It has no problem on the console in my car and outside I've only lost signal when I entered a parking garage. The menus are a little confusing at first, but once you play with it a while you'll have no problems. The unit feels rugged and is even splash proof. Battery life is great as well.Overall, this thing is a fun toy and is invaluable if you're a hiker or boater(and have the Topo maps). Expect to pay 100-200 dollars more if you want to actually have any real use out of this product.
In my opinion, the Sharp LC-32D43U and LC-32D42U provide the best overall value for the money, when compared to comparably priced 720p native resolution LCD TVs.I have owned the Sharp LC-32D42U for 4 months now and I couldn't be happier. The Sharp LC-32D42U and LC-32D43U 720p TVs are identical, with these exceptions: The 42U has a low-gloss frame with a silver base while the 43U has a high-gloss screen frame with a black base. (The 42U is a lower cost warehouse version and the 43U is a higher cost department store version.)One downside to these Sharp TVs is that they reportedly do not do well deinterlacing or recognizing 3:2 pulldown when fed 1080i signals. However, when fed their native 720p signals, these TVs perform beautifully. Some reviews also mention subpar standard-definition 480i video processing (I rarely watch analog TV or VHS); fewer picture adjustments than many LCDs (this has not presented a problem for me); inability to change aspect ratios with HDMI sources (this won't bother purists who appreciate a movie director's intended aspect ratio). When fed a 720p signal from a cable or satellite box, HD reception looks great. (Sharp also recommends that the 720p output setting be used with Blu-Ray and HD players.) I have not experimented with the computer input, but most people report being satisfied with it.In spite of its faults, the main attraction of these two Sharp LCDs is that they produce outstanding picture quality with 720p input: Deep blacks, vivid contrast, accurate colors and a very fast 6ms refresh rate which makes a big difference during fast motion scenes. When viewed next to comparably priced Sony, Samsung and Toshiba LCDs with 8ms refresh rates during fast panning and other fast motion scenes, the clarity of the Sharp TVs is vastly superior. This fast refresh rate is also the reason that many gamers prefer the Sharp TVs.Unlike several other LCD brands, all of the Sharp digital processing (automatic brightness, enhanced picture contrast, black level expansion and digital noise reduction) can be disabled. The LC-32D42U can be found in the $700 range, making it a much better buy than its higher priced fraternal twin, the LC-32D43U. Also, the industry trend toward low-gloss LCD screen frames (such as the one found on the LC-32D42U) makes good sense, because black matte screen frames do not reflect room light or show dust and fingerprints.Admittedly, the Sharp TVs do not have the greatest sound. The Sharp TVs can be configured to variable stereo audio output (simultaneously muting the TV's internal speakers) and the volume level of external self powered speakers (I am using an Altec Lansing 3-piece computer speaker system) can be controlled with the Sharp remote. Wireless headphones can also be used, with full volume control from the remote and the TV also has an optical output which can be used to direct digital sound to a surround sound receiver.
I use this SB50 DX with my D5000 camera. This is a very powerful flash for its small size. I use rechargeable 123A batteries in the unit which gives me about 25 shots per charge.
I purchased this battery as a back-up to the one that came with the camcorder. The great thing about this is, once charged, it can sit in a camcorder for a month without loosing any power. I discovered this last week when I wanted to use the camcorder and was worried that the battery may be dead by now but ...surprise surprise. Its recharge time is very fast.
I got this FM Transmitter after myiRiver FM Transmitterwas stolen from my car. Much to my delight, I found that the Coby FM Transmitter worked just as well as the iRiver, which incidentally was considerably more expensive. I have broken down my evaluation of this FM transmitter as follows:Frequency Setting------------------ Full Range FrequencyThe transmitter has a full range of frequencies (87.5 - 108.0) that you can select in decimal steps of .1 (e.g. 96.1, 96.2, 96.3, etc.)- Minimizing InterferenceFor optimal signal transmission, the frequency is best set on a transmitting frequency with very few or no radio stations broadcasting at or close to the transmitting frequency.In the U.S., radio frequencies always end with odd decimal digits and most radios can only be tuned to frequencies ending with odd decimal digits. However, if you own a radio that can tune in .1 decimal steps (e.g. 96.1, 96.2, 96.3, etc.), or if you're able to set your radio up with the capability, you can take advantage of the Coby FM transmitter's ability to likewise tune in decimal steps of .1. That way, the transmitter is less likely to compete with radio stations nearby; hence you get better radio reception.Sound Quality-------------Like my previous iRiver transmitter, music sounds too tinny (i.e. too much treble) and almost mono-ish. I suspect it's a problem inherent in all FM transmitters. Cranking up the bass solves the problem. The resulting sound is as good, or almost as good, as the sound you get coming from the best radio station reception. The 3.5mm audio jack that connects to your iPod (or any music player) is gold-plated for optimal signal transmission.The lack of a preset function isn't a terribly big problem. For local driving, I find that I'm able to set it at the frequency that gives me the best radio reception and leave it there. For long distance driving, the transmission signal from the unit is able to overpower any nearby radio station signals it encounters, although the reception might be a little staticky at times.Cigarette Lighter Socket------------------------You don't have to worry about the transmitter hogging your cigarette lighter socket because it has one built in! The hinged grey rubber cap keeps the opening covered up when the socket is not in use (see product image). Even with the cigarette lighter socket freed up, I find myself needing extra sockets for charging my phone and other gadgets. The solution: I got aDual Outlet Cigarette Lighter Adapterthat splits a free socket into two standard sockets.Aesthetics----------The Coby FM Transmitter has an iPod-ish look. The digital display is also backlit with a blue light - very cool, but I might add that there is no way to turn it off. The extra socket doesn't make the unit obtrusive at all and I think the console with the digital display is just the right size. The console measures 2.75" x 1.5" x 0.5"Ergonomics----------- Controls: It has only two controls; one to increase the frequency setting and the other to decrease it (It doesn't have any preset function, unfortunately). The placement of the controls makes it easy to locate them by feel.- The console is hinged so you can adjust the viewing angle to your liking, from vertical to about 45 degrees.Conclusion----------The Coby FM transmitter looks great and I believe it works just as well as the best FM transmitters available. The only downside is that it lacks a frequency preset function. Regardless, it has performed exceptionally well for me. For the price, I'd say it's worth giving it a whirl.
great because it has both the sd card slot and a jack to plug any iPod or else.No so cool because most of the time the sound sucks pretty bad... But then again I have never heard one that sounds good no matter what brand.
It can be used as an address book, an agenda book, notebook, alarm clock... the possibilities are endless. Plus it's lightweight and can fit in a small purse. You won't leave home without it!
This is the second time I've purchased this item from this vendor. Very happy with product, service and value.
Hard to beat for the price!! Sound great, easy to install, look good and would definitely recommend buying. Sound almost as good as my high end klipsch in wall speakers.
Killer deal for a great low-light lens.50mm's pretty usable in all but the closest quarters, and the short overall length cuts down on wobble when you're holding it.A couple of shots taken at night, with *no flash*[...]
I purchase this vcr/dvd combo today and was disappointed. My first dvd movie suddenly paused without warning...I could not start my movie and had to exit all together. Second, use of the remote control was frustrating. Save yourself some headaches...do not purchase. I'm returning my purchase tomorrow.
This was the cheapest of the lot. We've had it for about 6 months now and use it in the car to connect an iphone/ipod to the stereo system. It works well and was a great price.
While the product is fairly decent for its price the cable seems to disconnect very often. Only downside but hey you cant beat a 2 dollar hdmi cable
I bought the AKG-K26P, hoping for better sound than my Sennheiser PX-100 headphones. Happy to report I was not disappointed.The sound quality is excellent. Great bass. I use them with my Creative Muvo player on the morning commute.Special mention on AKG's excellent tech support and after-sales service. In 2006, my first pair died after the cable tore. I emailed AKG international office. To my surprise, Mr Peschel from their Austria office responded within 2 days and sent me a brand new pair! His email even assured me they were aware of the temporary problem and it has been resolved.One year later, I'm very happy to report Mr. Peschel was correct. My replacement K26P headphones work perfectly. As a consumer, I'm pleased by their professional responsibility towards a $50 pair of headphones. You simply have to respect a company which stands behind their products like AKG does.
This SDHC simply does not work in ANY of devices; lifedrive, coolpix.... USB drive for SDHC cards.. A real waste of money and a monumental disappointment.
I've had these headphones for 5 years, and they still work great. They are very comfortable, and quite durable. I drop them all the time, and although I can hear little parts rattling when I pick them up, they haven't totally broken. One thing everybody who buys this should know is that THEY DO NOT CANCEL OUTSIDE NOISE. The pricing is a bit much, but I think its worth it because they last so long and have a great sound quality. Some people think that they aren't designed for people with big heads, don't worry, you can adjust the size.
I was very pleased with this ink cartridge. I did research before purchasing and this was the best price for a good product. I have ordered off brand before and was very unhappy with them running out of ink quickly. This product has the highest amount of ink and quality for a good price.
I shopped around a good bit and was ready to purchase a well known name brand (a bit cheaper)until I came across this one and it seemed better. I bought this for my 14 year old son and within thiry minutes he had it installed. Minutes after loading the software he was making his own CDs. We had zero problems. This is our first CD burner and we are very pleased.
i was amaized how fast i got it! love it! Got what i ordered with no damages , new and for such a cheap price that you wont get anywhere, so buy with confidence !
Great sound quality! Great price.Another thing, there is 5200 series out there same price with 5300. But 5300 is slightly better than 5200. You have to have a 5.1 sound card to get the speakers work.I love Creative.
This is iPod #2 for me. I'm one of those people who likes to have *way* too much music at hand at all times. I filled up my 60Gig iPod, so I gave it to my wife, who has about 3 CDs she likes, and moved up to this thing. I use the video function very rarely, but it *is* nice to take a movie along for long layovers in the airport or to have instead of renting a movie in a hotel. I mainly listen to the iPod when I walk to work, or in the gym. I hate going to the gym, so an audiobook on iPod makes that experience much better. I'm very pleased with this iPod. I use Sony ELP828 earbuds rather than the ones that came with it because a)I don't want advertise to the world that I've got an iPod, and b)They're really good and not terribly expensive (I have a cat that thinks they're food). Be sure to buy a good case with a belt clip.
I bought this case last summer with the GPS. It has been great with the Garmin 340. Everything goes right in without a problem and it is cute! I flinched at $20 for a little case but it has been worth it.
i bought this same item from best buy and the cd palyer stopped working after only one month. i took it back to the shop and they said i had to take the radio out and send it back to the manufactuer and then get it installed again and of course that would have taken weeks. so i now have a broke cd player . but everything else is perfect. but now i hvae to buy a cd changer so i can play my cds
I bought these speakers when they were on sale for $180. I also bought the Sony STR-DE898 FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver to go along with it. Let me tell you, for the price this sounds great. I know there are systems that sound better, but you're going to have to pay a whole lot more than this. Definately recommended!
I bought the Cannon Powershot a570is 7.1MB with a 4 Optical Image Stabilized Zoom for my granddaughter without seeing one myself. I had it shipped directly to her in TX. She did not know so it quite a surprise when she it arrived. She is very happy with it and has taken hundreds of pictures in just over a month.In addition, I purchased the Cannon Powershot A Series Accessory Kit which she is also very happy with.She loves the camera and accessory kit. We both would recommend these to anyone looking for an inexpensive, easy to use, and not cumbersome digital camera that takes great pictures.
I am pretty pleased with this product. I just got it and it works wonderfully. It takes excellent video (The video is a bit grainy because the video resolution isn't the best so if you are buying it for the video i would go with a mini-DV camera.) The pictures are awesome and with the 2" lcd on it you can see what you are taking pictures and video of. It also is an MP3 player.Con's - To be effective you really need to buy an SD card. it has some memory on it but i can get about 3 good pictures on it and about 10 seconds of video before it runs out of memory. It takes up to a 1 GB card so you can get about 3 hours out of it. The focusing is difficult when tried to do closeups . I tried to take a very close up of something and it didn't work all that well.Over all I think this is a magnificent product and I would highly recommend it. It's so small and portable!
Very happy with the phone, the most features you can get than any other phone out there.
I was looking for different colors of photo albums for my children's memory books with a photo slot on the cover. So I purchased 3 of these. It is a nice sturdy album. You can put the pictures in horizontally (2) or vertically (1)on each page. However, it you break the seal that holds the horzontally pixs in place, you can put 2 vertical pix in.Also it came with a plastic cover, which is a nice bonus. Fabric covers seem to get dirty with little hands.I would order this again. Good delivery as well.
I love that this fits right into my laptop's power cord - it's a seamless, easy way to keep my laptop protected without having another accessory to worry about. The light is bright and easy to see, the fit is just as snug as the cord's fit was without it. Nothing else to be desired, really.
For the price, this product does a great job upscaling regular DVD's to 1080... I am more than happy with it.
worked as described, great product. would buy again if I had to fix more electronics. thank god I do not have to!
For anyone looking for a GPS unit that owns a PalmV, I'd suggest getting this unit. Most GPS units that have similar functionality usually have a smaller screen than the PalmV. The software works just fine too. Plan where you want to go on your PC then hotsink it to your PalmV. The GPS unit will also work with other Rand McNally software like TripMaker.
i was sent to this item by a griffin technology support tech because the new tuneflex aux would not fit my old style ipod and this older style would. what i got was another new style tuneflex aux. the item received was not the old style (as pictured), but another one exactly like the one i had already bought.
Well I must admit I was skeptical at first at the promise of a working HDMI cable for ~ $5 that would output full 1080p and have good picture quality. But rest assured I'm no longer skeptical, this is indeed the real deal and it works great, no complaints, and others agrees, so I'm very happy and would recommend this product to anyone with any doubt, pick this up and don't get pay too much for HDMI cables.
Keeps my laptop cool, especially when it's hot outside! I watch a lot of videos and DVDs on my laptop, and I don't have to worry about overheating any more.My one complaint: The power cord does not fit snugly into the Notebook Cooler and it frequently unplugs itself.
Works as intended with typical scosche quality. Fit just fine in my 1993 Ford ranger with sony aftermarket stereo. Can't beat the price either.
We purchased this card for a Cannon A530 Powershot. It is as easy as opening the package and inserting into the camera. We have used it for taking video and pictures. It has worked perfectly!
At the size of tic tak box, the Creative Zen is a solid alternative to the ipod nano. The small joystick requires small fingers or your finger nails to operate. No gloves or fat fingers. Sound and battery life is excellent. Not being tied to iTunes makes transferring music simple and easy, not to mention sync-ing with MS Outlook is a great feature. You cannot edit the MS Outlook info but at least it is there, no need to haul that PDA around all the time.
Easily driven by factory radio or amp. Highs and Mids are way better then factory. However bass is just not there. Not nearly enough for my taste. Factory speakers produced significantly more. They are probably designed with a sub in mind which I do not think is the right approach. Nice stereo system should not need any subs. Just my opinion.
This small, lightweight, and reliable unit was just the thing to simplify my switching needs.My older 61 inch JVC LCOS TV is set onto a hearth. Recently, the HDMI and TV input selectors on the TV have begun to malfunction, causing the TV to freeze and limiting my input choices. Switching wires behind the set required superior agility and great eyesight. With this Nyrius SW201 HD 3 Input Selector Switch I can now spend my time in front of the set rather than crawling around behind it. I have connected a Dish Satellite receiver, Panasonic DVD player, and Iomega Screen Play Plus Media Player all with component video cables to the Nyrius and the Nyrius to the TV and now enjoy excellent HD picture quality effortlessly. And, if I lose the small remote, the lighted front push buttons make it easy to switch manually even in dim light. This was a great find at a great price with no diappointments at all.
This product has made syncing with my computer so much more easy. I'm able to use it while in the cradle, it charges, it just works great!
the 16x50s work great for me at the shooting range, focus is simple and stays put. the image you see is very clear. a great deal for 94.00
Have not used this for a long time. It worked fine. One caution in general. For another Nikon camera we had a 4 GB card. The batteries of the camera may have been low when I tried to download photos to laptop and all of a sudden the 4 GB card became useless, giving an error message. Have tried to reformat but did not succeed. So be forewarned. That was a Crucial card.I received this card in something like just two days.
I have the 30 and 80 GB iPods that my wife and I use at work each day, but they were a little too bulky to take to the gym or while in-line skating. So I decided to give the new shuffle a try. I have been very impressed. I was actually able to fit about 265 songs on to it after selecting the 128 conversion option that is included in iTunes for the shuffle and that is plenty for quite a long time of repeat free listening.I have used bikes, steppers, ellipticals, and lifted with just about every piece of equipment in the gym and this thing never gets in the way. I have even accidentally hit it with dumbbells a few times and it keeps on going without any problems.Also the headphones that come with it are a great length, I have had some in the past that are too long and get in the way and snag on things, but when I clip the shuffle on to my pants pocket, the cord is just the right length. I have both the silver, which I got before the colors were available, and the orange and I have not had any problems with either one. Apple did it again, I can't wait to see what they come up with next!
Olympus Evolt E330 7.5MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 & 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom LensesI got this camera Olympus E330 about a month ago and i love it. The tilting screen on the back is very hady for hard to get shots. I bought from Cameta Camera. It was shipped fast and packed great. I would highly recomemend this camera for your main camera or a back up.
All I can say regarding this unit/software package is WOW!!! I purchased it for driving directions and also purchased a Bluetooth Speaker Kit for it so I don't have t look at the screen for my position if I need to turn a lot. This unit is well worth the money in that it also allows a topo map capability (Topo Software additional cost but it too it worth it if you hunt or hike very much). This unit is easy to set up, locks in rapidly, is small and with the built in magnetic mount with the vecro tape capabiliy is very versatile. In summary, it has to be seen to be believed. I use mine wih a Dell Axim X30 PDA and have the 2000 Mha extended battery so there is no problem with a full day's use and no recharge. The only advice I might give (for hiking and so on) is to make sre you have the DC (Cigarett Lighter) adapter for it. If you are handy in electronics, you can even make a beltpack for it via the Cigarette Lighter adaper should you need a longer battery life.
I am not believing in Panasonic religeously, but when I got a 42" plasma 1080p HDTV of Panasonic and a 1080p-upconverting DVD/VHS combo of Panasonic (with its HDMI cable) and a cablebox with HDMI out-port, it is but a natural thing to go for a Panasonic HDMI cable for Panasonic compatibility. The result was spectacular! And the Panasonic HDMI cable costed much less than those made by Belkin or Monster.
I used to own Rx65. Upgrade to STi is worth it, even with the higher price tag.Compared to Rx65, there are no false laser alerts. And although laser is often considered to be deadly, on a highway in Ohio it gave me a warning that there is a laser alert around the corner before I could be spotted by the police officer.K and Ka bands work very well too. Around the corner, across the hill and so on.POP is off by default factory settings and if switched off, seems to give false POP alerts in most cases.The only annoying thing is that it shows all the bands and beeps when you switch it on. For some reason producers thing you'd like to see the demo every time you use the device. It may be interesting a couple of times but quickly becomes annoying.Overall, excellent gadget. Not a panacea but significantly adds to safety.And something else. When you see the alarm you actually reduce the speed and drive more carefully. So in a strange way the device not only saves your money but makes you drive more safely...
I have purchased 8 of these so far and will need more soon. I mounted them on the wall side-by-side in my media room and I think they look great(see my photos). They are built well and when full of dvds you really can't even see the rack. I plan to purchae more as needed. Very pleased!
Not too big, not too small, fits great in laptop bag, I travel alot with this product and recommend to anyone. Good Job to caselogic
Great cable for the price and A plus for the shipper got it sooner than I expected I would recommend this item.
I purchased the Warpia Computer to TV adapter with this item. It does not fit the TV nor the item I purchased as recommended by Amazon. Now I will go to a real store and get the item I need. The price was right though, it is cheaper to trash this item than return it.
Excellent product. I had been looking for a while for a portable speaker system to go with my Vision M, mostly to go on my motorcycle so I could listen to music or the radio while I ride. This product has such clear music coming out of it, it put my surround sound system in my house to shame. The only drawback for me is there is no hook up for an AC adapter, although it does well on the C batteries.
Easy set up and really good video quality. Haven't tried all the features but so far I am impressed.Does more then advertised.Would make a great gift.
This is an average system that is nice because it has a dock and allows you to have multiple CDs in it at once. The remote worked well, and there are a good amount of radio presets.Do not buy this stereo if you're hoping to turn your iPod into your home stereo sound system. This product unfortunately has very little bass, I thought with it being touted as a 20W system, it'd have some more powerful sound, but I think it fell short. Also, the radio reception seemed a bit flaky, stations that typically come in well always had static.
Works as advertised. Sound quality very good. You can install this yourself if you know how to install car stereos. If not, you might want to get some help from your local installer. Auto-answer works great. My radio automatically switches to the phone, rings twice, and picks up. After the call it switches back. Areas for improvement: 1) phone book - you should be able to easily transfer your phone book to this unit, but you probably can't. The unit is set up to work with a phone that can "push" the phone book. Both my phones can let another device "pull" the phone book, but neither can push. So both my phone and this device sit there waiting for the other to start. Very annoying. 2) you can't use any of the advanced functions unless your parking brake is on. For example, you can't manually pair a phone, dial a number on the radio screen or anything like that unless your parking brake is on (this applies to radios with built in DVD players only).
The Camera is absolutely great and its fun for any one who likes taking pictures. The zoom is perfect. The USM motor is fast focussing as promised. I also have a digital camera but the picture quality of digital does not come close to the canon. This camera can be for some one who wants everything automatic (easy to operate) or total manual (for professionals). I love the overlap feature / A DEP, light weight, in-built flash and cool looks. Before this I have owned pentex asahi mx and minolta 700, and nikon f5. For the price this is the best. Amazon has the best price for a date model with USM II 28-90 lens.
Trust me the i-pod is the best!! all u ppl who have sansas, zunes and all thos other pieces of crap!! u suck i-pods r the best. They have hold up to 1,000 songs, u can play cool little games like music quiz!! i'm a girl and i have to admit blue is way prettier than pink! and it looks way pretty than it does in the pictures!!!
This is the third and largest d2 drive I've purchased. I have never has a problem with any of mine. It is handy to have the FW800 for my PowerBook and the USB2.0 for my iMac. Solid, stackable and dependable.
This unit looks great, but it does not accept 3-prong US so it's not very useful for a laptop power supply and not only that, but it also failed to function about halfway through a 2-week European trip, meaning I needed to replace it at the airport. Neither convenient or well made enough to stand up for a single trip.
I just got my pictures back from christmas that I took on this film and they were all foggy. When I received the film I first checked for an expiration date on it and didn't find one. I have had this camera for years and never had a problem like this before. If you order, try checking for an expiration date.
The projection doesn't work, the speakers don't sound good, and the light is entirely too bright.
The diopter correction piece for the rectangular Nikon viewfinders is a nice one, and it enables my somewhat poor vision to see clearly without my glasses getting in the way. However, while some eyecups may fit to the regular eyepiece (sans diopter corrector), the edge of this piece seems a bit thinner and will preclude a few rubber eyecups from fitting and may require trimming. I am not sure at the moment, but it may be possible for an eyecup with a plastic mount to attach to the diopter corrector if you do prefer using them.Aside from that and a tendency to fog at times, it's a pleasing item for those who wish to shoot without glasses.
It is taking great pictures. It is performing like a new camera. So far, every picture has developed. We have had no difficulties with the camera. The cost was reasonable and it was shipped within the alloted timeframe. I would say that we would buy from this vendor again.
First let me say, I'm well aware of the argument over USB cables and their ability to improve sound quality, as well as the hype and inflated prices on audio cables in general. But having recently tested 6 USB cables with my Dell Laptop and HRT Steamer II+ DAC, I KNOW there is a difference in USB cables.If you're looking for a quality audio USB cable, the Monster Digital USB Audio cable is best among cables under $30. The cable's construction and sound are clearly superior over any standard USB cable, even those with gold connects, AND better than another "audio" USB cable I tested in same price range.Mind you, it loses out to $100 cables, but I ended up selecting the Monster USB cable to use with the HRT Steamer II+ and purchased a $100 audio cable for my top system.I'm not necessarily a Monster fan, but here I think they provide a high quality product for a reasonable price.
I'm glad I didn't buy one of those cables that cost 4 times as much. This works great.
This product was a simple and great accessory for my car stereo. It showed up quickly and installed very simply. Thanks, great seller.
I cannot understand all this haters giving such bad reviews un such an amazing pair of headphones.. this people giving the bad reviews must be part of the ton of people getting ripped off with counterfitted cheap imitations of this headphones wich as a matter of fact i think theres more of this fake ones available outthere than there is originals..I am a profesional DJ and have tried many sets of headphones including from crappy skullcandy to the Pioneer HDJ-1000 and the overrated and overpriced Beats by Dre and crappy Stantons 2000 and 3000 and this are by far the best headphones available outthere for dj .. Amazing sound, powerfull bass and extremely confortable.. But you gotta get the real ones, not the fake ones..The fake ones look exactly the same as the realones on the outside but they are not and ill tell you the difference now :the real ones come in a full black box with a picture of the headphones in the front and they dont use the CE logo inside the headband and also they say made in Thailand.. not Japan or china.. and the realones are a lot sturdiers and better queality than fakeones.. also the earpads on the realones are very soft and not that hard cheap leather used on the fakeones.. and the cord is wider and much better quality on the realones..All that information came out of me comparing my New real ones that were purchased directly at my Local Sony store to the other pair of fakes that i got from another person via craiglist for like 25 bucks wich i think was still worth it even for the fake ones.. lol..
I work in the electronics retail and i've used every one of the wireless keyboards from microstoft to US robotics to logitech. I'll even compare this one v.s. it's upgrade the MX5000. aside from the receiver that is a little larger than a usb adapter, i've had better range, sensitivity and more realistic performance with this one, and i only say that because other models if they lag will increase movement speed to (over)compensate, which is annoying. rockin system, rockin price, give it a try.
This is the second set of these headphones that I have purchased. They are very comfortable and fold up well for easy storage. They also have great sound. The only downside is that they do use a lot of battery. Overall, I would highly recommend these headphones.
If you have Nikon DSLR, this is a must. Easy to use. There is no manual in the pack, but it is not that difficult to figure out on the camera menu.
Nice cd player, I have owned it for a while and I have had no problems, I replaced a single disc player so I really like this 5 disc one.
It is an excellent lens except for the two dust particles inside the front lens elements. A little better quality control would have been nice.
Wow. This is unbelievable. What a quality product. Even the box it is packaged in seems of higher quality. The filter itself is weighty, and the glass is perfect. It threads on like its made of silk. I know it's expensive, but invest in quality, not repurchasing, something I learned long ago and has been reinforced since. I have a few cheap filters from our initial digital SLR investment and there is no sense in comparing, the difference is readily apparent, both in photographs and obvious quality. I will never again buy any other brand of filter than B+W. I save until I can afford to purchase the best item available, and there isn't anything out there better than this CP filter. This is my fourth B+W filter purchase, equal in price to a non L lense purchase but worth every penny. You get what you pay for.
I bought this printer because my all-in-one HP printer was always in need of ink, and as a student who often has to print papers right before they're due-- it wasn't working for me. I actually haven't used this laser printer that much since I've had it, but I've been pleased with what use I have got out of it. I like the size also-- not too bulky. But I would suggest buying it in stores, because right after I bought it, it went on sale everywhere (Staples, Office Depot, etc.)
I needed a set of very portable speakers that would fit into my laptop bag that would also improve the sound over the built-in speakers. I am very happy with these speakers.The Pro's: 1) These speakers provide much more solid and direct sound than my built-in laptop speakers. 2) They perform surprising well in passive mode, but I believe they sound slightly better when powered by batteries. 3) Very portable, no extra adapter to lug around, speakers cannot fall over if sitting on an unstable surface. Will sit on most laptop computers out of the way above the keyboard if desk space is really limited or unavailable. However, music sounds better if the speaker is sitting on the desk next to the computer. 4) Seem durable and well built to last. Nothing sticking out to break off. Power switch not likely to get bumped and turned on while riding in your pack.The Con's: 1) No built in volume control. You must use your computers mixer/volume control. 2) Audio is a little compressed sounding. This is ok for movies because you can hear the dialog better. But for music, if you have a graphic equalizer on your music player you can make them sound a LOT better than just feeding them flat audio. 3) No auto power off -- If you don't switch off the power the batteries will run down when not in use.Just to summarize. Don't think that your're going to listen to music through these while your raking leaves in the back yard. These are small speakers! If your unhappy with the sound quality and level from your laptop speakers and you want a boost without the typical hassels of exernal speakers then you will be happy with these.
Probably would have been a good product. The wall charger was good but the car charger that I mainly bought it for arrived completely broken. Very cheaply made. So, I paid the money for something that I can't even use.
I've had this monitor for a few days now and I just love it. Bright, dead on colors. I have a Sony 42" for our main TV, and I honestly believe this one looks better, I'm even thinking of switching them! I have my PS3, Xbox360 and HD DirecTV box and computer hooked up, and they all look great! I'l get my pet peeves out of the way though... this is one of the worst remotes I've ever had! If your not pointing directly at it, you'll get a little frustrated pushing the same button. and for some reason when I switch over to the PS3, which is connected thru the HDMI input the signal cuts in and out in five second intervals! I have to switch sources back and forth several times to get it to stay constant! That last ones kind of a downer but not a complete deal breaker! All in all it's a great all around monitor.
I usually don't buy electronics without reading reviews first. But I was browsing in my local store and saw this unit on sale (...), so I figured what the heck -I'll try it. Big mistake. The sound is very nice, but when I turned off my PC there was a constant hissing noise coming out of the speakers, even though the PC and the control pod the speakers came with were both powered off. Nothing about it is covered in the troubleshooting guide. I then read the reviews on this site and saw other people with the same problem.That convinced me to pack it up and return it to the store - it's not even worth (...) if you have to put up with that annoying sound - ALL THE TIME!!!
Very tough.Bought for my wife who's very bad on electronics.I used it for an in-dash FM modulator to MP3 player.This product performs flawlessly, no static, and is tough enough to run under car flooring.
I recently upgraded my Comcast cable to get a speed boost and found my old cheapo ($20 from Fry's) Airlink 101 wireless router wasn't giving me the additional speed (capping around 12Mbps). Despite being told by an "expert" at Fry's that no router on the market would give me much better, I researched the DIR-655 and decided to go ahead with it. Despite some reviewers claims of complexity to set up, it was easy enough and I am pleased to say I am now getting upwards of 30+ Mbps downloads and up to 8 Mbps upload. And I am benefiting from gigabit for my local wired connections. I've not had the opportunity to test the wireless N claims of 300 mbps, but wouldn't get it anyway because my cable doesn't go that fast, but my laptop (54 mbps) is also getting much improved wireless speeds as well - probably double what I was getting. I've also not had to reboot the router since I've had it (around one month now), which I had to do with some frequency with the ALW101. Needless to say I am very pleased with this model.
Reviewers were right about the quality of low light pictures, but it has so many other features and is very easy to operate, that I can overlook that.My major gripe is with Olympus itself. The manual that comes with it is a joke. A few pages telling me the very basic steps to operate the auto focus function. Nothing substantial. No info on the manual modes. To get the complete manual, I had the option of downloading and printing 199 pages!!! or paying $10.00 for a xeroxed copy - which has tiny print and is actually four pages on each side of the paper. I mean teeny tiny print, very difficult to read. You have to carry it around with you as you can't cut the pages up because they are xeroxed on both sides of the paper. It didn't leave me with a good feeling about Olympus.Also, there is no neck strap, only a short, thin wrist strap. The area where you attach the strap is very small and it has been impossible to find another strap to fit through it.I love the camera, my first digital, but I am indifferent towards the company. Come on guys, no manual... give us a break! When I called Olympus Customer Service, they said that there was no manual so that they could keep the price low ...RIGHT.CONS: the low light shots and delay between shots.Update Jan. 25, 2006... We used this little gem on a one month trip to Paris and used three 256 picture cards. We did set the resolution to less than 5 MP (we're guessing it's at about 2.1MP) to maximize the number of pictures per chip. I can't tell you how pleased we are with the quality of the pictures. We took many night shots, often using the "night mode" with a mini-tripod and some (in our minds at least) are spectacular.I like a camera with some girth to it, as the tiny ones are hard for me to hold comfortably. This camera feels very comfortable in my hand and very secure.I was finally able to find a neck strap (at a Wolf/Ritz Camera Store) that I could attach to the camera's tiny attachement pin. This makes a huge difference.I hope this camera lasts forever, it does everything and more than I had expected.
Nobody wants to have a backup device they can't trust. The issues people are reporting are real. Avoid this product. The static switch stops working. The eSata is a nice feature, but they need to document the trade-offs to using it. You really need to have AHCI or RAID, the Intel Matrix Storage Manager, installed BEFORE you install the OS. You will have to re-install the OS if you want this device to work using eSata. This is due to the fact that eSata doesn't support hot-swapping (or unplugging) like a USB external hard drive does. If you want to turn the device on and use it, turn it off and then unplug it using eSata, you MUST reinstall the OS with the AHCI or RAID option (in your BIOS) turned on. Otherwise the unit is "always on" and cannot be turned off (it refuses to be be turned off by the switch). It gets really hot!
This bag seems well constructed and looks like it will last awhile. The Pentax K100D Super w/18-55 mm lens fits fine and the storage pouch will fit extra batteries, memory cards and some lens filters & cleaning items perhaps. Won't take much more than that. I would like to have seen a little more padding throughout but I'm very pleased with it anyway.
To be fair, I did not purchase from Amazon. I received the toshiba 37HLV66 a couple of days ago. Plugged everything in, then turned it on, and nothing, no pic no sound, no nothing. called toshiba expecting to receive replacement. They refused and gave me a phone # to call and have it repaired. Repairing a brand new tv?????? Well that is toshiba for you, they do not stand behind their product. This is the last time I have purchase a toshiba product.
I'm a filmaker and I purchased this camera with the intent on making low budget features, It has an outstanding picture and I actually have filmed 2 shorts and am working on a feature with it. It's worth every dime, I haven't had one problem with the camera...The only thing I wish they could develop is an editing program for the PC that does it justice.
Plantronics EAR CUSHION - LEATHER ( 19025-01 ) worst purchase ever! $8.00, Not leather as suggested in the ad. leatherette (ear muff made in Mexico). And, once ordered they will not refund your money. Amazon will send you a replacement "of the same product" you pay shipping. Nuts! Save your Money, leave it on the shelf. 1 star.
Cero pixeles muertos, nada de iamgenes fantasmas, estoy enamorado de mi monitor, colores excelentes, para ser mi primer LCD es lo maximo
This was my first amplifier purchase. I was concerned about distortion, muddiness, and clipping. This product has none of that. It is clear, crisp, and loud.
I purchased this dvd player after reading the great reviews that it had. Unfortunately, my experience with this player has been poor. Apparently this dvd player decides when it will and when it won't play. It is very temperamental. The last movie I watched is still stuck inside the player somewhere in the depths of the RCA warehouse. Unfortunately this movie is a rental. I was told that it would be retrieved from the machine and mailed back to me in a timely fashion. It is now 12 days and counting since I mailed them the player. Customer service has no clue where my player is or when I will get the dvd back, if I get it at all. They informed me that if the movie is damaged they will send a letter to notify me. They will not pay for any late fees nor for the damaged dvd. I find this very unsettling since ths dvd player is new and still under warranty.
i higly recommend these updgrade, it gave my dell Inspiron a new boost, my machine isnt a lot more faster, but when i am running a lot of programs it fells like i am executing only one. and the price is $100 cheaper than dell.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
This order was filled in a timely manner, product was in excellent shape and works great.
Bombproof comes to mind when I work with this tripod. But with its stoutness comes weight. But not all the weight is its fault. Being small, its density is great meaning although its weight is not great, its heft (perceived weight) is. But it does weigh more than its 3 section brother.But that aside, the legs are solid but a little stiff to slide.The dated aspect is that the center column does not simply rotate from vertical to horizontal like the new ones. Oh no. This one you have to completely remove and insert into the horizontal opening of the leg housing. Not usually an issue unless you also want the strap arrangement that both offers a grip, and keeps the legs together.When packing it, it feels big in girth, but in length. That should make sense since the size diameter of the tripod when stored is the same at larger/longer ones. This one just has shorter leg sections making it overall shorter when folded.So overall, if cheap, its a great deal. But if ~$300, then get the new version. I have the 3 section one of those as well, and its much nicer in some regards.If you use a tripod close to the ground, this rocks. But for taller tripod use, or where overall length is not an issue, go for the 3 section, new or old.
Bought this A/C charger 2 years ago for my Garmin StreetPilot C340, now I'm alsousing it to the other Gamin Nuvi I bought.Highly recommended for those looking for an A/C charger.
We bought our DCRTRV 140 to support a video project - we were up against the deadline and this little camera was so easy to use we were able to transition from a 11 year old Sony Hi8 video camera to this one in less than one day. The easy to use menus and immediate access to editing specials were so easy to pick up that we had all of our shots within 24 hrs. The easy access USB port and packaged software helped us to complete the video project for a school thesis in less than 2 weeks. Great Product, you can always rely on Sony...
I purchased a 30GB ZEN Vision:M back in December of 2006 after looking very closely at my options, the ZEN Vision:M, the Zune and the iPod. I needed a player with a radio which left the iPod out(I still can't figure out why Apple doesn't include one) and that left me with the ZVM and the Zune. The Zune looks nice but I think this might be it's only strong point since it's wi-fi is practically useless and the screen, while being 1/2 inch wider than the ZVM's is still stuck at 65,000 colors like the iPod's.The ZVM however has a screen that displays over 262,000 colors and the difference is obvious! Movies and TV shows come to life on the ZEN Vision:M, not to mention photos. Before purchasing this player I had heard about the bad viewing angle but honestly I can't see what those people were talking about. You can easily share videos or photos with people around you. One huge difference between an iPod and the ZVM are it's video playback capabilities. Just drag and drop DivX videos and the ZVM will play them. It will also play nearly all .AVI's without conversion.Of course one of the main features of the ZVM is it's ability to play music and it does it very, very well. Combined with a decent pair of ear buds(I use JVC Marshmallows) and a few custom EQ adjustments the sound quality is probably the best I have heard in terms of clarity. The ZVM can pump out the bass but finding the right EQ setting is the key. The radio has pretty good reception although it will vary depending on the type of headphones you use( the headphones are the antenna). Voice recording works very well and the microphone is very sensitive and works great for lectures, etc.My only complaint about the ZVM is the actual player itself. It looks great(at least to me!) with its shiny face and white magnesium back. However, be warned about the front and this shiny surface! Thankfully I knew this ahead of time and ordered a Best Skins Ever(BSE) for my ZVM. Without some form of protection, whether it be a case/skin or something like the BSE which when applied you can hardly notice is on, the front face of the ZVM will scratch very easily.My experience so far the Creative ZEN Vision:M has been great and I actually look forward to listening to music or watching a show on it. Sometimes when you dare to try something different it pays off. A good example is this player. Creative tried to match the iPod and make the best player they could. The funny thing is, they not only matched it they succeeded in making the ZVM the best in its category and I couldn't be happier to own one.
All these sarcastic and negative reviews are utterly unfair to Denon. It's obvious that most if not all of these comments are being made by people who have never tried the cable, and who couldn't tell the difference between 8-track and vinyl if their life depended on it anyway. A true connoisseur never skimps on his equipment, and those few of us who truly appreciate end-to-end quality should thank Denon for providing the AKDL1, which is hands down the best high-end digital audio cable available. For those who know what makes great sound, these versatile cables are an invaluable investment which will provide more than a lifetime of flawless service.To give you an idea of the quality of these cables, I would like to point out that it's theoretically impossible to improve on the efficiency of connection this cable provides without removing every last atom of imperfection in the copper alloy used for the wiring. In fact, the only practical way to improve the alloy purity would be to eliminate the wiring altogether, and go wireless. Which would incidentally be cheaper, too. Much cheaper.
This isn't the most solid case I've used, but it wasn't too bad. I had to cut a section of it away to allow for a CPU cooler, but it held up. The rivets on the acrylic windows gave out and they have to be glued sometimes, but make sure you don't use superglue if they do because it leaves a white chalky looking mark. Use locktite flexible waterproof stuff...very good and still cheap glue. Don't trust the handle to hold your PC when you have it completed. It will bow and that scared me, lol. I supported it with my hand when I used it. Otherwise, good price, and trick case!
This is my first telescope. After doing quite a bit of research, went to a star party to solicit opinions, I thought this would be a good starter to get me really interested in practical astronomy (vs. watching Discovery channel and read books). I have had it for over a week now, while I am impressed with some of the stuff I saw with the scope, but I am rather disappointed with the standard package. The $1000 price should have included some additional essential accessories. I ended up spending an extra $300 on additional accessories and am expecting to spend another $300 for some of the nice-to-haves.PROS:1. portability - light weight (27lbs total with tripod)2. finder scope - not sure if it's standard, but the red dot in the finder scope, when aligned properly with the scope, works very nicely3. clear and clean images - so far, i've only been able to see the moon and jupiter, and plenty of terrestrial objects and the images are very impressive.CONS:1. standard included accessories suck!!!- a. low magnification eyepiece! the 25mm eyepiece gives you a total magnification of 60x. The only thing you can see clearly with any details is the moon. Jupiter, as big as it is, I can barely make out the details, although it's very cool seeing the 4 big Jupiter moon (hey, I am new at this, it was still exciting).DE-CON: Spent $110 on Amazon for a 13-piece accessories kit (Celestron) which includes a 2x barlow and a range of eyepieces and filters. This should really help with magnifications (I haven't received the kit yet).- b. NO AC adapter! Be sure to have plenty of 2AA batteries floating around. A brand new set (8 required) will last about 1hr+ with somewhat frequent slewing. I have a high balcony, with plenty of skyview, it would have been very nice to be able to plug the scope into an outlet to play around with it for a few hours before taking it to the field.DE-CON: Spent $20 an AC adapter and $50 on a Celestron 12V PowerTank (both from Adorama). The AC adapter is HUGE!!! Good thing is that I don't have to carry it anywhere. The 12V PowerTank does not have a detachable red flashlight, but it seems to work well providing power.- c. Image diagonal NOT erected! While the images you see with the included diagonal is right-side up, it's right-to-left (reverted).DE-CON: Spent $35 on an erected diagonal. OK, given that the included diagonal and the erected diagonal are EXACTLY the same in construction with the exception of the Amici prism, I am not sure why Celestron doesn't go an extra step for (probably) a few bucks more vs. $35+shipping. I know orientation is meaningless in space, but geez, now I have no use for the included diagonal.- d. NO carrying case! I can't believe that something this precious doesn't come with even a canvas carrying case. The cheapest case I can find is the JMI case for this scope and it requires that you use the same packing foam that the scope came in - for $160!!!. I ended up just putting the foam in one of my suitcases and carry the scope that way. I'm looking for a hard-case rolling suitcase. With all of the extra equipments, I may go for a large suitcase to fit everything in one (except the tripod of course).2. So far, it's a dog trying to use SkyAlign in the city (Philadelphia, PA ...yes, it PA Celestron, not PE). The best I have been able to do was to get SkyAlign to match the patterns of the Big Dipper, but alignment still fail (yes, I have followed instructions and tried using Jupiter, the Moon, and another "bright" star, but alignment always failed. I have yet to take it into a rural area, but I am sure alignment will work then. Point is, I need to learn more about the sky to use the other alignment methods if I do my observation in the city.I also bought an LPR (Light Polution Reduction) filter, another $60 investment, hoping that it will help with the light polution. The filter did cut down quite a bit of city light, but leaves a greenish tint. I am not sure if it's worth the money. Will wait and see when I try it out with the additional eyepieces.As for the nice-to-haves, I am planning on getting a stereo binocular viewer ($200). This means I'll have to pickup a second lens kit (another $110).BOTTOM LINE: Expect to spend A LOT of $$$ on accessories to make the scope truly useful. I just think celestron should have included a second shorter focal length eyepiece and an AC adapter with built-in rechargeable battery for this price. I like the scope so far, but not happy that I have to spend so much more money for accessories. If you get the scope, I highly recommend purchasing the PowerTank and the lens/filter kit simultaneously. I'll try do another review once I have and tryout all my accessories.
I own both a plam and pocket PC based PDA. For those who are trying to decide which is better, I hope this is somewhat helpful.Sony NR70V Pros &amp; Cons- The screen quality is much better than a pocketpc based handheld, but I have to admit that I was surprised that the battery life of both are about equal. It used to be that plam battery life was much longer. That is not so with this Sony.- For those who are looking for basic easy-to-use, palm is the way to go. If you want more capabilities, then pocketpc is better. I was really disappointed that when I purchased the sony that the software included only included a trial version of the presentation software (particularly for this much money). The pocketpc had the excel,word,powerpoint as standard.- The memory is too limited. I spend over half my time trying to clear up space on the memory. Not all programs work on the memory stick. I am not sure why this is?!?!? My pocketpc has a lot more space to move files.- The sound quality on the sony is much better than my pocketpc. However, the Sony Sonic stage is very intrusive and doesn't work with the more inexpensive sony memory sticks. I found this out too late, of course. Pocketpc I can play wma and mp3. This gives me a better ability to save space. The sony &quot;check out&quot; system is insulting. I am not sure why sony treats all Sony handheld owners as potential music downloading criminals. I own all my own CD's.- There is a lot more software for the plam than the pocketpc. However, not all of the software will work on the Sony. In particular, I was looking for a better music player, but because of the Sony propriatary software, none of it is compatible. Still, some of the palm handhelds I dealt with sounded pretty good.- The sony is far superior when it comes to the quality of photos and software to support it. However, this is my least used feature.- It is a big advantage to have the keyboard included. I don't enjoy trying to hook-up my pocketpc with the fold out keyboard. Too much bulk.- For work, I am forced to use my pocketPC. For personal and fun, I use my sony. I am not willing to buy third-party software for a 500 dollar PDA to look at work files.- Sony memory sticks cost much more than SD/MMC and CompactFlash cards. WHY?- Overall very disappointed.If you decide to get a Sony and are a heavy user of your PDA, get one with more than 16MB. Remember that the some software will not work off the memroy stick, regardless of what sony says. If you are only using your PDA for personal and recreational needs, Sony is okay. If you want a PDA to also listen to music, look at the other palm handhelds that support multiple files, not just the MP3 or propriatary software sony forces you to use. For the basics and for photos, then this Sony will work for you.Good luck.--
I bought this to replace my old sony tape adapter I've had since the Discman days. That one worked great until my car (Acura TL) decided to start doing the auto-reverse deal and constantly spit it out. Being the cheapo that I am, I wanted to find another tape adapter instead of getting an audio input installed in my car, and I was hopeful when I saw the reviews on this adapter. However, this product constantly clicks, and loud enough to distract me from the music playing. Also the quality on this adapter is much worse than my 15-year old sony adapter. There's a lot of white noise, and I have to crank up the volume on both my ipod and my car speakers to get it to a volume where I can actually hear the lyrics of the songs. I've tried fiddling with the wire, moving it in different positions, and pulling the wire straight, but it doesn't help. I've rendered the adapter pretty much useless, and for now am stuck listening to the radio until I decide to suck it up and stop being cheap about installing an audio jack in my car.
Works all the time.Easy to put in the printer.Plus I get super fast delivery when I order from Amazon.com.Great follow up to my orders.And the one time I had a problem customer service made it a non-problem.Nice Job ! Thanks !
I love this IPOD. It arrived quickly, in excellent condition. I also bought the Bose docking station/speakers to go with it and have no regrets. The sound quality and portability of the the IPOD and Bose is wonderful.
I normally don't like to write bad reviews; however, I'm compelled to do so for the Linksys WCG200 version 2 due to the chronic instability of the device.I'm truly sorry I bought this device and I'm frustrated at Linksys since they do not appear to be offering any firmware updates to fix the issues.Both my wife and I work from home, so device outages are readily apparent. We have a Comcast broadband connection that has proved reliable since we got it in 2001. Until we bought the WCG200 , we were using separate devices for the cable modem, router, and wireless functions and decided to upgrade to the WCG200 since it has all three functions integrated.Below is a list what I have observed in the last 4 months of using the WCG200. I've found several Internet posts that detail similar issues for other folks. There seems to be a correlation of these issues with Comcast users; however, that may not be conclusive since Comcast has such large market share.1. Frequent crashing of the device when wireless users are connected. The device will often stop responding and require a reboot. When we're using its wireless capabilities this occurs several times per day. If we don't use the wireless, the crashes still occur; however, they are markedly less frequent. I've also noticed that changing the wireless security settings seems to change the frequency of crashes. The device would crash hourly when using WPA or WPA2 security.2. The administration pages stop responding after the device has been running for some time (usually about a day or two). In this case, the unit will still process traffic; however, I must reboot it to get into the administration interface.3. The administration pages (when working) sometimes stall for 30-60 seconds.4. The modem log doesn't always work properly. I've cleared the log and had old entries come back after a reboot.To be fair, Linksys does make other devices that work better. I've been a Linksys customer for several years...while I've seen quality issues before they usually come out with a firmware upgrade to address them.
its too large...over sized...heavy...lot of space to put your laptop and much more...I think this is not to use every day...
I have a wired home network but then the wife purchased a laptop pre-equipped with a wireless network adapter that I needed to accommodate. I didn't want to convert to a total wireless environment so a wireless access point was the way to go. After much research, I purchased this unit based upon the recommendations of other users and my own experience with Linksys products. Setup for the WAP54G took about 15 minutes total. The setup instructions were clearly written and illustrated. It has performed flawlessly and I can see no difference in speed with our wired connections. It's not the cheapest unit out there but I would highly recommend this unit to anyone needing a wireless access point.
I've owned the Vector for many, many years and have been generally very pleased with it. In the pre-Vector days, I had a Casio (returned, pain in the a** to use) and an Avocet (stopped using it when I learned the cost of its batteries). It is easily the easiest to use and the most accurate of the three. Suunto has been excellent when I have needed assistance. I do find that even when I set the altitude at the beginning of a climb, the summit reading may not be exactly correct (and vice versa). The compass needs to be recalibrated once in a while, especially is you use it near a computer (or magnets). But it's easy to do. The thermometer is accurate only within 3 degrees and gives the temperature of your wrist (like I need to know that). But, the unit has been very reliable, fairly accurate for all its functions, and is easier to use than any other I have tried. And, yes, I have taken it shallow water swimming and caving for many hours at a time with no leakage or problems, not once but many times. I don't do this any longer as it is finally beginning to show wear on the gaskets.
This is a fine product. However, Amazon has a very funny pricing policy. I came to them in hopes of getting a fair price. Two days after I ordered the card, they cut the price by 5 bucks. This week I found it at Best Buy for $10 less. So; shop around.
Despite the Plane Waves web-site claim about their 1/4" bulk cable: "Designed for Planet Waves Instrument Plugs with with 1/4" bore or 1/4" Signal Plugs with 3/16" bore.", this plug's package states that 3/16" cable is required, and it does NOT fit on the only Planet Waves cable I've been able to find.I emailed Planet Waves on this topic a week or so ago, and their automatic responder promised a human response within 24 hours. I have yet to hear from them.Other than that, the construction seems nice and satisfying. If only I could actually USE it and hadn't wasted money on cable that doesn't fit into it.BTW, out of curiosity, I did try a larger, right-angle, Planet Waves plug on some NON-Planet Waves cable I had lying around. It didn't work as designed (for their proprietary? cable), since the set-screw wouldn't screw through the outer sheath to make contact with the shield. It looks like Planet Waves cable has a less rubbery sheath which allows the screw to pierce the sheath. I was able to make the connection work by whittling away a hole to allow the screw to contact the shield.
This is a great price for this mount. It is made perfect and comes with more than enough coaxial cable.
My daughter is three years old. She walks around in the pool without a floatie, just with her parent on guard.The pool is wonderful for her and nice to float in.
We liked this TV but we were not thrilled with the picture quality. We would have kept it but then I saw that Amazon was offering a newer model that had BETTER SPECS and was CHEAPER so we decided to return it for the newer model. The newer model LN46A550P is listed on the same page as LNT4665F in the box that says a newer model of this item is available.Check it out, especially the reviews. Several other people returned the LNT4665F for the newer 550P and are thrilled with the improved quality. Again, better specs and cheaper!!! Buying the older model just does not make sense.The 550P is so much better for many reasons -- picture quality is unbelievable, the sound is better, non-glare screen, easier remote, no shadows especially with sports, better specs and again cheaper.Samsung does make a great TV so enjoy the one you buy.
This radio is more than what I expected. Its big which is what I wanted for work. I do maintenance on buildings outside.by a major city highway. Sometimes you have to shout just to talk to someone near you. Now I am able to hear a radio nice and clear. This radio has a nice protective rollcage on it. It does not fall over in my truck. I ruined a GE Super radio because it kept falling over. My other GE Super radio did not work worth a crap. I bit the bullet and bought this monster of a radio and the sensitivity and sound quality is great on talk radio and music. I have owned Sangean shortwave small travel radios in the past and Sangeans quality has never let me down. It is better quality than my old Grundig 350 which drifts frequency on FM constantly. This radio does not drift off frequency. Its big sturdy and the sound quality is great. Worth every dollar I paid for it. I love the big digital readout and built in clock. Now I can listen to the Buffalo Bisons Minor League baseball broadcasts on AM with decent sound and sensitivity. Tunes in AM stations from faraway better than my old GE Super Radios. FM is crystal clear. Just wish it had a built - in battery charger. By the way it is NOT a battery hog. Decent battery life on alkaline batteries. Over 40 hours before replacing them. My Ipod Classic sounds great played thru this.
The Maxtor L01P080 7200 RPM 80 GB Hard Drive does what it says it does. When you get the box and open it, there are clear instructions for whatever purpose you intend to use it as, i.e., primary or slave drive. It tells you all jumper settings and walks you through the installation. I use it as my primary drive, sending my Western Digital OEM to the slave position. A lot of people have a problem with the unit, whether this drive or any other, due to technical inexperience. However, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to install this since everything is mapped out for you. One thing, it helps to have your original PC manual handy for removing/replacing/adding a hard drive. But if not, you can always look up your machine on the Web or call your manufacturer. Maxtor has live tech support to answer your questions if you have any regarding its products and they will walk you through the entire process if necessary. Of course, they won't take responsibility for you voiding your warrenty by opening the case, but that's expected.Now, for the drive itself. It's not overly priced and delivers a solid, quiet and fast file accessing performance. I installed it, used the Maxtor CD Install Kit (which is recommended over using Windows Partitioner or FDISK for good reason, the Maxtor disk formats the drive to the companies standards because using Windows to format the drive will decrease the overall speed and handling of the unit), and had it up in about 30 minutes because I had to switch the drive placement inside the PC.Once installed, the CD Kit will show you how to (and you can also do a Flash tutorial on Maxtor's website) transfer your data from your old disk drive, format new, make it a slave, et al.Upgrading from a 2001 Western Digital drive I found the 8MB cache to be quick and I didn't have to wait but a mere few milliseconds when clicking on files, opening projects and loading programs. There's plenty of space to do your favorite video editing, storing video files, music or whatever you have to put on it. Of course, with this drive you'll get faster and noticeably so, however, please keep in mind that the hard drive is what it is -a hard drive - not a CPU, so if you are running a PII or PIII 1Ghz and below, any lag will generally be the processors fault, not the drive.For the money, you can't beat the reliability and speed of this HD.Note: Jumper settings. If, or when you remove your old hard drive, please look on that drive for specific jumper settings as they are not universal. Almost all drives list the specific settings to make it a slave or whatever you use it for, right on the top. If not, remove the drive, or find out what drive it is and contact either the manufacturers website and/or call them.
I purchased this lens before going to japan for two months and after work I would travel around. A lot of times there was not much day light for me which is where the 1.4f comes in handy. this lens takes amazing pictures and well worth the price.
Small footprint on the desk, modern design, fills the room with sound. I love the volume control console and while I don't use the included remote, my universal remote is programmed to control it and I find the feature a nice plus. You won't be disappointed with the sound.
We used the battery for the computer for a while and it was a good investment. Eventually the battery stopped charging and we had to keep the computer plugged in.
Well, it works, but $64 for a passive F-F HDMI coupler? Give me a break! Equivalent product is $14 at Best Buy.
Upon receiving this item along with the IP90 printer I had no idea where it should be installed into the printer. The printer was brand new and I no clue so I called tech support and one guy had no idea where to install it and he was actually getting frustrated with me because he wanted to just brush me off and get off the call asap but I wasnt having it after spending over $500 on a printer and its bluetooth and other accessories. The 2nd tech support guy was a bit better at handling the call but had me do some things here and there and because I was already tired and frustrated I wasnt paying attention and the end result was a completly disabled pc. The tech guy had me uninstall the printer and software and somewhere in between the computer wasnt able to boot back up to windows at all. I spent the next month reinstalling everything from scratch.
I have got this for half a year and I like it.I am happy with it because I am not serious about long range shorts, I just need something that can get me something on the long range with the minimal cost, in this perspective, this lens is great.[bad]It's soft, unless conditions are perfect, but it's always soft above 200mm. Colors are pretty boring, saturation is low. The focusing speed is low but fine for me.In most cases when you need this lens, it's aperture is not big enough, and to increase the sharpness you have to lower the aperture to F8-10, that means you better have low noise high iso capability on your camera, it's fine with my T1i. If your camera produce a lot of noise on ISO 800, then avoid this lens, you won't be happy.[good]The focus is accurate, the build quality is good, and it comes with a lens hood, it's small and light, easy to carry in your bag as a "just in case" lens.And don't forget, it's cheap.
My first Maha purchase was back in 2001. Got some maha batteries and the c-210 charger. After 9 years of almost continous use one bay started to give false charges. It had an awesome lifespan. I purchased a LaCrosse BC 900 charger a few years ago. It has a great display area with informative info such as Mah level, volt level ect and it is a very good charger but it would not charge consistently to a top off charge. it also was known to have reliability problems. Some of their other chargers have a great reputation but when I read about fires and explosions i just couldn't take that chance. I'm not saying don't buy one because you should consider them as an option provided their newer models are proven safe. I have to admit it was a good charger. Now onto the Maha C801D. This charger does not have all the feedback that the LaCrosse has on it's display. And all of the reviews that point out the small, hard to read display are correct. In fact it's almost pathetic but once you learn where the displays are and what they say you won't need to read them anymore. You'll look at the middle which is condition (push the button on the left), Look to the right and thats soft charge (push the button on the right). Rapid charge is the default and all you do is put the batteries in and does it ever rapid charge. Wow. 8 batteries charged in just about an hour. The soft charge takes a little over 2 hours for 8 batteries. Wow. I'm blow away by this charger. It's very easy to operate and get "FULL BATTERIES" not just charged batteries. I'm using the Powerex 2700 batteries in my 580 EX, 550 EX and 430 EX flashes. The refresh rate is incredible. No longer do I have to pause between shots and there is less of a chance of missing a shot. The charger and battery combo is hard to beat.My only gripe is that it doesn't have the readout like the BC900. The good news is that my batteries are providing faster and more accurate flash's which is a photographers dream.
I bought this set to change out the hard drive in my macbook pro. I was a little disappointed to find out that the the heads for the screwdriver were not enough to do the work I needed. The torx head included in this set was not small enough to remove the screws in the computer, so I had to go out and by a set of torx drivers.I was also a bit frustrated with alan wrenched. They attach to the keyring by a piece of wound wire at one end of the wrench. This is near impossible to remove, making the set only useable from the one end. A better solution would have been to put them in a plastic holder like the screw heads.However, the set is high quality otherwise. I like that it includes the compartmentalized case, its great from putting screws in while doing work on your computer. Also the extractor is the most useful tool I have ever used to pick up a dropped screw in a tight space.If you can do with out a small torx head and don't mind the keyring style alan wrench holder, then this set is a great value.
My system arrived last night and I had it set up in less than an hour. The sound quality is great. The system is attractive, which is a bonus. I only have two quibbles. First, the unit does not offer high-speed dubbing, which I will miss. And the control panel slides out of sight when you shut the unit off. If this feature doesn't work, the unit would be unable to function at all, presumably. Still, these are minor points compared to the system's many virtues. Much bang for the buck here.
This is an extremely cool camera. Being a photography amateur, I have to disagree with another reviewer who said this camera was not for beginners. I've learned more about photography with this camera than with the dozen or so film cameras I've owned before.Believe it or not, this camera will make you a good photographer. The pros will surely laugh at this statement, but if you are a beginner, you will be simply amazed at the quality of the pictures you'll get out of this thing. Coupled with the P-400 dye-sub printer, you'll blow people's minds with the quality output.I do have to second some of the negatives mentioned by other reviewers. Auto-focus in dim-light is nearly impossible and quite frustrating. Consider adding the FL-40 flash (with additional rangefinder) to correct this problem. I couldn't agree more with the guy who said the Olympus semi-hard case wasn't good. Another thing I don't think anyone mentioned was the close proximity of the eyepiece to the camera. It would have been nice if they'd extended that piece farther back or inset the LCD display. You'll often find yourself wiping nose prints off your LCD.One review mentioned the poor support for the MicroDrive. Olympus states that the E-10 is not compatible with the MicroDrive. While you can get it to work, it's just not worth the hassle and it will quickly drain the batteries. I bought a couple of 256K CompactFlash cards and each one gives me 96 pictures at the highest JPEG setting.Olympus seems like a good company so far, but I was quite unimpressed with how they market this camera on their own website. You won't find it easy to find options for this camera at their E-10 page. The info on the camera itself is pretty sketchy as well. I spent a lot of time comparing makes and models and found this camera to be at the top of its class. After owning and using it for a few months now, I know I made the right choice. Overall, this is a great camera and while it has a few shortfalls, they pale in comparison to the features and quality of this unit. If you buy one, you will not be disappointed.
By far, these speakers out do all 2.1 channel computer speakers on the market. The subwoofer is the gem of the outfit. Perfect for the hardcore music I listen to. Sound is pristine.Loving them, highly recommended.
Kinda tough to write meaningful things about a mouse but I bought this one for myself to use at work, as the replacement for an older Logitech wireless mouse that was end-of-lifecycle.This mouse is not as small as you might think. I am 6 ft and 200 lbs and this fits comfortable in my hands (no I do not have little hands!).Also, my desk is high gloss cherry wood and my old mouse would go awol once in a while due to the darkness and grain. This mouse is flawless an precisely controllable.The battery last very long as it goes to powersave when you do not use it.When I travel I put the usb dongle in the back of the mouse for storage which shuts off the power and keeps me from losing the dongle part.This mouse if also rather heavy which makes it easier to control when moving around as it helps make smooth movements.Loved it so much I bought the same for my wife (she loves it too) and my kids (a tad too big for a 10 yr olds' hands).
I am giving this a 1 star. when you put in your vehicle it says it fits. This harness is only for the dodge ram srt-10. I talked to metra tech support and they confimed that this harness will not work for any other model of the 1500. Get the 70-6510.
This is a amazing football. I have owned cheaper composite footballs but this is a night and day difference. This has great grip and feels very durable and well made. The stitching is flawless and the symmetry is perfect. You will be able to throw perfect spirals and the receiver should have no problems catching it because of the grip. Add some receiver gloves and it feels like its super glued to your hand. I was in between this or the duke but I chose this because of the stripes. They add some grip and its a bit easier to see in the air when you play a pickup game at night after work. I highly recommend this ball. If you have never purchased a leather football then you owe it to yourself to try this out. You will end up forgetting about your composites. Never play with this on concrete that's just common sense leave that to your old footballs. I love this ball an I plan on buying another to leave in the trunk of my car so I always have one
Relatively good sound quality and excellent styling. However, some noise leaks out and the build quality is a bit suspect as I've had two of these now fail in the area of the pin. It seems after a couple of years of normal usage the wiring inside breaks and one of the two channels fails.
This was my first purchase of rechargeable AA batteries and I am completely satisfied to date. I haven't used the camera long enough to find out how long the battery life lasts, but so far so good!
This micro recorder its one of the best, the quality of the sound its perfect, this is a great product and I recommended if your planing to buy a professional recorder for work or home use.
I did get it to work, but the product is really a toy for kids. I know you get what you pay for, but this isn't worth the $8.00 dollars I paid. Glad I had free shipping.
I bought the mini card to work in a smart phone. The mini card worked fine. I had a problem when I plugged the mini card into the regular sized case that comes with it. When connected together like this, the card could not be read. I would/should have returned it. I found that a new computer I bought had a mini card reader built in. So, I was able to read the card without going to the trouble.
Finally a lens that takes great sharp photos, but doesn't cost a fortune. I'm very pleased with the performance. It takes great portraits and low light photos and seems to be sharper than my VR lens. Can't beat the price.
Okay, this is obviously a big review but I want to help those who are being skeptical about this product. Why? Because i was one of those people too and I was almost going to not buy a great product not knowing what it would do with the executions of my designs and illustrations. Proceed if you're willing to learn more.Where can I Start. The reviewers on the bottom pretty much explained many of the thing this tablet can offer. The driver can be updated by going to Wacom.com, so whatever issues people had can be easily fixed, unless no internet connection are available. But anyway, why am I reviewing this product? I am a student under Graphic Design major. I purchased this tablet a week ago and let me tell you: my work has improved significantly thanks to this tablet. Sure, the people who have already reviewed this tablet has given perhaps more than enough details on its features to be convincing, but allow me to share my experience. Painting an illustration, say using Corel's Painter IX, has never been easier and much more accurate as it is with the mouse. Creating layouts in Photoshop and Illustrator became easier, not to mention more comfortable since your hand wouldnt strain as it would with the mouse. Thus, my work has been significantly improved. Although it takes a little getting used to, once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to work faster, more comfortable, and more accurate. At first, i was being VERY skeptical about buying this pricey product and whether it was worth it or not. At the end I realized something very important. Sure the product can be over $300 bucks, but the work you'll be producing with the product is priceless. Think of it that way and I'm sure you'll feel the same afterwards. Okay, so it's a great tablet, now why did i choose the 6 x 8 size besides the cheaper 4 x 8 or the priciest 9 x 12? Well this is my opinion. 4 x 8 is a good choice, however, because of its small size, sometimes I would go off by mistake thinking I can still extand my arm a bit to draw and that is pretty annoying. I didn't see myself in that position. I know because I tried different sizes from different people's property. Now, 9x12 is the biggest. Sometimes the bigger the better, but for my case, this time it wasn't. I felt the tablet was so big I used to get lost everytime I stroked. 9x12 was too big for me, and i found the 6x8 to be the perfect balance between too small and too big. Keep in mind, 6x8 isnt the device's size. Only the part where you use your pen is. Saying that, the size of the equipment is about 14 x 10. Would you want anything on your lap bigger or smaller than that? Up to you.Final thought: if you care about your work and the execution of your designs and illustrations, consider this product, It may be pricey, but like i said before, the work you'll be producing will be priceless and thus makes your work even better.
Took longer to unhook old KVM switch than to open and set up this nifty KVM. Hot keys work -nice!!! Was disapponted that Amazon description didn't mention the fact that the "included cables were 2 ea. 6 ft. and 2 ea. 4 ft cable . Now that is a really DUMB error. All in all it works as a simple usb KVM switch.Pros- Easy as all gt out to set up works out of the boxCons- would have loved to have an additional usb port for a camera or external Drive/USB printer. Seems the console usb ports don't support usb devices other than mouse and keyboard(at least mine would not load drivesrs properly.Amazon Description says its a USB 2.0 KVM but TrendNet says its a USB 1.1 There is a difference especially working with USB connected drives and printers.Wish I had paid more attention and ordered the KVM with audio included
No more trying to find all my drives, they're all in one heavily protected package now. The case seems well built andI expect it to last for years.
After much on-line research, I decided to buy a Brother HL-1440 to replace my Lexmark Z42, which had died on me. I've only had it for a few days, but I love it! I'm running Windows XP Professional with the printer connected to USB, and it works like a charm....The output is excellent. Text, graphics--it all comes out superfast and crisp.I think it's a great bargain!The driver for Windows XP has some quirks, though. For example, it does not support printing text in grayscales (graphics print fine in grayscales). I was able to resolve this by using the driver for the HP LaserJet 5L, which the Brother seems to be compatible with. Also, in some applications (e.g. Streets and Trips 2002), some text is printed mirrored (resolved by using the HP 5L driver). Other than that, though, I've been extremely happy with this printer.
Works like advertised. Picture is great and it's easy to setup. Works great on home made DVDs as well as international DVDs. Have not tried the up-conversion feature as my Onkyo reciever HDMI connectivity will not co-operate and Oppo up-conversion works only through HDMI (not component).
I'm not really an audio snob or anything like that. I just want a turntable that is (a) not very expensive, (b) allows for good (or good enough) sound quality, and (c) won't break in 6 months. This turntable fills all those requirements. Highly recommend.
So far I am loving this little disk holder. It is small enough that I can shove it in a pocket or if I am wearing a belt, I can just attach it to my belt. It velcros on and so far I have found the velco to be very strong and have no complaints about it. I use a Canon EOS 40D camera so I have the large CF disks. They fit in here great. One thing I did that I would do differenty next time and warn others to not repeat my mistake... I decided I needed to keep my disks in their little plastic cases. Not convenient when you need to grab a new disk quickly for one thing. And it stretched the elastic tops out so that the disks fall out if I try to put them in there without the disk cover now. Luckily I only stretched out 2 of the compartments. If I put two disks in these two, they stay put and I don't have to worry about them falling out. Just put your disks in the elastic compartments without the cover and they will not fall out. I promise, I tried to get them to fall out by throwing it, dropping it, spinning it around, shaking it, etc. If you are looking for a handy inexpensive way to store your disks, no matter what size, I would recommend this. I will be buying another one once I accumulate more disks.
I wish I had read his review (and the first review) before I bought one. This is the PERFECT machine - except for that lousy hard drive. Made that click every time it accessed the disk. Drove me crazy. The system lasted only 15 minutes before I took it back. Checked the demo in a retail store and it did it too. If you care about noise at all, stay AWAY from this computer. Broke my heart to return it. Can't find a thing with similar specs. If only Compaq would put 16MB of video ram into their 1720 instead of 8MB, that would do it. Or if Toshiba put a Intel-M instead of a regular Intel into the 5005. Oh, well. Guess I'll wait for the next wave of laptops...
I have been searching for a long, long time for a set of speakers to replace my recently blown Boston Acoustic's (internal fuse). Klipsch was my 1st choice, but I really REALLY wanted a radio to listen to when I was editing video files that take up all the 'energy' of my computer.This system is CRAZY. The balance of bass and treble is perfect! I work for an audiophile company, and I have to say this thing rocks my world! I really believe the rating of 60 watts RMS per channel (120 total), which is a first for ANY mini/micro/shelf system that I have owned.You can leave the Equalizer at FLAT/Rock/Pop/Movie, etc. and the 'Groove' function for enhancing Bass is incredible. It has GOT to have something like a 18db/slope crossover (very exact in reproduction), beacuse its perfect. I was watching Terminator 2 on DVD from my computer and the shooting was scary real...If you are thinking about purchasing computer speakers/shelf system, stop and just DO IT! I am very very very picky about my audio/video, and this guy definetly satisifed me!
Greetings, I'm using this product on my Canon 400D / XTI so my experience is only with that camera. First off, please keep in mind that this product uses a "Battery" that goes into your camera and then a electrical plug is inserted into that "Battery". This battery is exactly like the battery you are now using. The Canon package contains two batteries, each in their own plastic bag. One bag has a white piece of tape on it, this battery is for the G7 & G9 camera. The 400D uses the battery in the bag with the yellow tag on it. That battery is also marked with a DR-700 as per page 164 of the Canon manual. This battery is slipped into the battery compartment and then the male plug is inserted, you'll play with the rubber covering piece on the camera body to allow the power cable to exit the battery compartment. Plug the AC adapter into your 110V power source and turn your camera on and your good to go. I'm using this set up to take extended exposures for Star Trails, this type of photography requires multi hour un-interrupted power source. I've powered this adapter from a 12V battery through a 110V inverter and then this ACK-20 is plugged into that inverter. Canon quality and a great item for studio of field use. Hope this helps.
I love these earbuds, they are so comfortable, the leads are soft and flexible and the sound quality is as good as I have heard even though I have some that cost many times more. I find 120 model with the right angle plug is flexed less and lasts longer. I thought my first pair was going to last for ever but after being tugged on in the weight room many times finally gave up the ghost after two years, a record for earbuds that I use every day for hours while working in the yard and working on bikes.
I installed into a Dell XPS410 and it was recognized immediatly by bios.G0 stepping SLACR, computer runs on one processor most of the time and scales up when work load increases. Noticable improvement, recommend over any other processor for XPS410. Have owned for 30 days.
JUST AMAZING WHY PAY FOR THE EXPENSIVE ONE THIS WORK PERFECTLY AND ARRIVE QUICK I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT VALUE YHE MONEY
I planned to use this drive as additional network storage but it has two flaws that are showstoppers for me.The first is that because it uses linux as it's operating system it makes the modification date and the creation date the same. So you lose the original creation date whenever you copy a file to the drive.The second is an annoyance. Whenever you lose power and then power is restored the drive remains off. You have to manual push the power button on the front of the device. I often use my computer remotely and have been unable to access the drive when on the road until I can get back and push the power button.
One day I was shopping at Walmart and noticed a rather inexpensive DVD player by a company I had never heard of..It was kind of small and the price was right and my RCA DVD player was on its last legs so I said what the heck and boy..was I pleasantly surprised! This little gem of a player does everything! For a little over $30 I rate this player as one of the best bargains out there! The picture quality is really good and I have never had a DVD freeze up on me like I used to with my RCA player. I think I am going to pick up another one for our second TV..for $30 you can't beat it!
During the past few months I reseached Samsungs and Mitsubishi since these were the two brands I favored. A friend has a new Mit and its excellent but I decided on the Samsung since they have been making DLP's a bit longer. It came down to the 56" or this 50". I visited a store and the 50" seemed a better fit for our rec room.Amazon offered free shipping and the best price ($1499) so I ordered the TV and stand the evening of December 15. Amazon advised me the stand shipped on Monday and it was delivered to me on Thursday, December 21. The TV shipped on Monday and was in town on Tuesday. Eagle Logestics called me and arranged a delivery on December 22. Their delivery person was very friendly and helpful. Warner Cable came that afternoon and I was soon in business with a great TV. The picture in HD is fantastic and non-HD is better than my old 38" Toshiba. No rainbow effect.This is a great buy and I am very pleased with Amazon.
I am a systems Administrator who switches between VM hosts and clients a thousand times a day. Each time I move my mouse into a VM system, the KVM kicks me out. It's not an easy fix for me since I do this all day long. I'm going to try the IO switch that someone else had luck with.
I would highly recommend this case if you are a runner and are using the Nike+ iPod system. I have had this case for almost a year and I still love it. I use it several times a week for running, as well as, during my training for a half marathon. I live in very hot climate and I don't even notice that I have it on my arm. The dual straps for wrist or upper arm placement make it even better. In the winter months, the wrist position works well wtih a long sleeve top. This case provides a tight fit for the iPod and the Nike+ receiver, while the clear window provides easy access for selections on the iPod. I will buy another as the neoprene is beginning to split where it has to fit over the receiver but it definitely was worth the price, considering how much I have used it.
Sony OWM charger for Handycams.Positives:Has 100 -240 voltage so works anywhere in the world.smaller form that then one that came with the camera originallyNegatives:Can only charge the battery with the camera. No battery slot on the charger itself. So you would not be able to use the camera with a backup battery while one is charging.
Why didn't I buy this sooner? I've had my Canon 7D for almost a year now, and now that the lens hood has arrived, I'm scratching my head over why I didn't buy this hood right away. This is the lens hood to purchase for the kit lens (28-135mm f3.5-5.6) that comes with the Canon 7D.The biggest hesitation I had in placing this order was between the aftermarket and the true Canon versions. There was a big draw to spending only seven dollars versus over thirty on this lens hood. But then I thought for a while, this is a seventeen hundred dollar camera; the lens lists for five hundred dollars, now why in the world am I trying to pinch twenty-four dollars? The answer was obvious, buy the Canon version.Canon's choice to not include the lens hood is baffling; on a camera at this price point it seems like a no brainer to include the hood. But since they did not include the hood, and I wanted a hood for this lens, thirty dollars versus the camera price was just not complicated.The hood is incredibly well built. The plastic is solid and well finished. The interior of the hood has a soft felt like material that does reduce internal reflections. There is a red dot on the hood that you align with the red dot on the lens located on the left hand side of the front ring (it's a bit counterintuitive at first, the white Canon label actually ends up on the bottom of the camera when the dots are aligned correctly. The hood does mount in reverse over the lens for storage.There have been a significant number of complaints about the reversed mounting of the hood and not being able to use the zoom or focus rings. On first mounting of the hood, I am scratching my head over those comments. This is a petal style hood, with the hood mounted correctly (the small petal is facing upward), my fingers can get to the zoom and focus rings, no problems at all. Granted, I cannot grip the rings with my whole hand, but it is perfectly workable in a pinch. If this were a full circle hood (not the petal type), there would be absolutely no access to either ring.There are two reasons for a lens hood, shade and protection. On an APS-C sensor camera (the Canon 7D) the hood could be a bit deeper or a circular hood that would provide more side light shade. However, this lens is an EF, so it is designed for APS-C and full frame 35mm use. On a full frame camera (the Canon 5D Mark II) the hood is exactly the correct depth, and provides the maximum shade. This lens hood also provides a small amount of rain protection, in a light drizzle I could shoot a little longer before the front filter gets wet. And it provides a bit of protection from drops and running into things.Overall, this is an excellent lens hood. I do wish Canon had included it with the lens in the first place. But given the hand Canon dealt, this is the right hood to purchase for this lens.The alternate, less expensive, generic brands are here:Fotodiox Dedicated (Bayonet) Lens Hood, for Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens as Canon EW-78BII, EW-78 BII, EW-78B IIPrecision Design EW-78BII Lens Hood for Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
this case looks fine and the sleeves are ok, but after i packed it with dvd's and picked it up, the handle came offon one side. now i have to hold it in my arms.
Pros:The sound clarity is amazing relative to its cost. It does a good job at noise canceling and fits comfortably. Since they give you 3 sizes for the earbud attachment, it can fit most people rather well. The material doesn't feel cheap and its got some weight to it, which invokes a feeling of quality. The color options are great and allows you to "make a statement" with your earbuds..Cons:Includes a headphone wire organizer that it large and fairly useless.
Great sound for such a little speaker. It just plugs into the MP3, DVD or ipod that my son is always using and it keeps him from carring around a large speaker that always needs batteries.
I expected a high quality unit from HP and I got it.Completely satisfied.
I bought this wire for the price. It's cheap and I'm a college student, you see where this is going?So lets get started, this wire works, no doubt about that. But see that problem is the connection does not seem to be very good. It will work for a bit and if all of a suddenly it wouldn't. To get it to work again, I have to move the wire around which is very tedious and annoying when this happens every single time.Now, I'm not sure IF I got a bad wire on arrival because it was the reviews to that led me into buying this wire. Personally, I would recommend to stay away from this wire and buy something from a name brand that may cost more but with that comes proven reliability.
In my work, I hammer the dickens out of my keyboard-mouse combos, so every three years or so, even a good one like Logitech eventually buys the farm. This is my latest...and I'm plenty happy with it. Solid basic combo. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles of more expensive models, but I don't really need keyboard shortcuts for turning on the toaster or setting my alarm clock. One suggestion: Always go to the Logitech site and download/install the latest driver set for your model. The CD is always a version or three behind.
I've read good reviews of this camera on this and other sites but I am not having the same experience. The quality of the photos are horrible so I started thinking it was me and I tried it with different settings, tried being very, very still etc but, I only get one good shot out of about ten. I have a Fuji 4mp that I bought about 6 years ago and it takes way better pictures than this. I bought this so I could give my old one to my daughter but I'm gonna end up giving this one to my daughter and and keeping my Fuji. We recently had snow here in Tucson so I took pictures with mu Fuji and compares them to the Canon and the 6 year old Fuji Finepix beat it hands down. I don't get it, did I get a defective camera or am I doing something wrong or does this camera just suck?
I have been using the Zuiko 50mm for the past few months now. Would like to state some of its advantages and disadvantages:Advantages:1) Sharp & Bright images. I think it may be the sharpest in High Grade lenses from Olympus.2) Fast focus (a tad slower, if you are using the live view mode)3) Produces good colors4) Bokeh (out of focus area) is smooth. You may get this from other manufacturers, but only from lenses which cost 2 to 3 times more than this.5) Splash and dust proof.6) Allows you to attach a filter.7) Is light in weight. Doesn't hurt the hands while holding the camera, with this lens mounted, for hours together.8) As an overall package, this lens gives you more bangs for the bucks you pay.Disadvantages:1) Probably, the biggest disadvantage is the noisy focus. Makes a lot of noise and moves back and forth a lot. SWD with an additional $100 - $150 to the price would have made this lens the greatest in High Grade series from Olympus.2) Probably eats up a lot of battery in this process.The disadvantages section is just nitpicking. You won't get a better lens than this, in the same price range, from any other manufacturer. Amazon does not allow me to give it, but I give it a very strong 4.5 out of 5.
Quick Delivery/Superb Product/Very Reasonably Priced.I went back and bought the HDMI/HDMI cable very soon after.These cables made a noticable difference to the quality of the images, anyone with an HDMI/DVI-D capabilities should chose this product by default.
While I love the compactness of this camera, I have two problems with it: 1) it gets very hot after about 50 consecutive photos have been taken and 2) the flash doesn't work very well in darker places. For instance, I was at a wedding and while the outside pictures were great, the church pictures were absolutely lousy. I also own the Canon G3, which would have filled the light appropriately and would never take such dark pictures in bad lighting. I was really excited about the size of the SD550, since my G3 is so bulky, but I am disappointed at its performance.
Shipped the DLink to my non-tech daughter in her new apartment 1k miles away. Anticipated phone support from me would be required but she installed herself and pronounced it "great" in an email... sent over her new wireless connection.
If you need a high-quality, low-cost laser printer then go with HP. The only exception is if they are between releases and the new one isn't out yet; then the HP models are sometimes not as competitive. That was the case somewhat until the 1200 came out. I consider Lexmark as a relative equal. Other brands are one or two notches lower. That's my bias. I bought the 1200 a few weeks ago. Output is great, setup was easy, and speed is incredible. 5 stars so far.Do your homework, but right now there's no recent complete mainstream comparison source that I could find with the 1200. The ZDNet gang haven't done a full roundup in 2 years! PC World has recently, rating the 1200 about sixth, but best on speed (by far), text quality, and photo quality with good media options. They slam the documentation, flimsy tray cover, and cost per page. If you discount those factors, then the 1200 is really the best.Older reviews look at the 1100 models, and the 1200 is far better for the same price. HP made minor improvements all over and upped the memory to an awesome 8 MB memory. Skip the optional scan/copy for $100 more (or $150 if you decide later). It only does sheet-fed paper. If you want scan/copy, spend $200-$250 on a flatbed model and be able to do non-sheet tasks and do them better.I chose between the 1200 and Lexmark Optra E312/E312L. Neither includes a cable. Both have latest PCL/PS and software goodies. The E312L may seem like a bargain, but it is not! It comes with a only a 1500-page starter toner cartridge and only 2 MB of memory. The E312 has 4 MB and a 6000-page cartridge. That's a $40 and $90 difference that completely wipes out the savings and you get less functionality.Final notes... If you have a few more bucks, consider the HP 3200se multifunction. Again, I'm not a fan of this type of scan/copy functionality. The only reasons I would spend more on a personal or home office laser printer is for dual paper trays and duplex printing. Also, I would never use an inkjet for documents over a few pages or printing text pages in bulk or often. Add a $200-$350 inkjet for that with photo options based on your needs. Lastly, if you are willing to hunt locally or online, you can get refurbished HPs (III-VI, even 1100s) for a few hundred less.
Have had a D-Link 615 for several years, and have been nothing but pleased with the unit. Sticking with brands that have done great things for me, I purchased the D-Link 655 to increase the wireless bandwidth throughout the house. It was super simple to set up, and it was wonderful while it worked. It would drop connections to the internet frequently, requiring a reboot every couple of hours. I tried upgrading the firmware, playing with the frequencies, the speeds, disabling the 5GHz options, and it continued. Finally had to return the product. Fortunately, Amazon is great on their return policies.
The E-72 is a nice unit for people using a smoker, since you need to monitor the smoker temp and the meat, but this model has a few odd things you need to be aware of. It's range can be very short. It says 100feet, but that is in an open field with no obstructions. If you are going through a wall from outside to inside, expect to get about 20 feet.Also the on/off switch for the transmitter is inside the battery case. Very odd design.Maverick just came out with a new model (the ET-372) that corrects these problems. As of this review, it's not sold on Amazon, but keep watching - it's worth getting the new one.
To deal with the concerns mentioned by the pevious two reviewers, please try the following product which I gave a "5 star"Zoom Drive 100GB High Capacity Super Slim Drop Resistance Mobile External Data Storage System with USB 2.0 Interface.I have two Zoom Drives (40GB and 80GB) before they made the 100GB one this May. Since then, I have bought 4 of the 100GB one for my friends to share my audio files with them. We all love them. No problem at all. Quiet, quick, and power adapter free (though they do provide you one and a genuine leather case in the package). It's only 6 oz. You'll love it.
Until the sony fanboys showed up, the Digital Rebel was 5 stars. They're jealous of the quality Canon has delivered with the Digital Rebel at a great low price. Get this camera, you will not be let down. Can Sony compete? Nope. Perhaps that's why their fanboys are running so scared. Good job, Canon.
Since this CD-holder is a sporty type, it has been built nicely. There is no real threat of scratching CDs up. It's good to just put in your backpack and go, because you don't have to worry about your CDs breaking in this safe holder. I recommend this to people with large CD collections that they value. Happy Shopping!
Pros:If you buy the 40 gig right now, you get an AV Cable, a dock and some other stuff that don't come with the new 30 gig or 60 gig, so for just a few bucks more than the 30 gig, you get a bunch of extra pricey stuff.Great looking screen, easy interface, easy to download and arrange songs.Cons:Can't figure out how to get/display album art for the CD's I've been ripping to my ipod. I've got a ton of discs I wanted to consolodate and put away. I'm disappointed that the album art is apparently not displayable.Software didn't come with necessary version if iphoto, Apple's website helpfully (?) suggests I buy iLife '05, (which is also rather pricey.) I've managed to buy a copy of iLife '04, which I hope will solve my problem, but why not give me all the software I need to run the device as designed?I'm going to like my iPod, but no one ever likes a "bait and switch."Addendum:OK, so I figured out how to get the album art on my iPod, but why doesn't cddb automatically download it? I have to search for it myself on Google and drag and drop it to iTunes. Dumb.Another Addendum:I'd like to add to some of the "Why do you need this much storage space" reviewers--I have now uploaded my ENTIRE cd collection to my ipod and stored them all in the attic. (Whew! Took a while!) Using the cradle (that was included with this 40 gig photo ipod, but not with others, apparently) I listen to all of them through my home stereo. Pop it in, listen through speakers, take it out and on the road. It's super. (Thanks for asking!)So now I've basically got 30 gig worth of music loaded into a tiny little jukebox. I put away my 100 cd changer and all my cds. Yay!NEARLY SIX YEARS LATER!This is still my pre-eminent music listening device. The battery lasts days. (My iPod touch lasts 4 hours.) Occasional freezes, but re-booting to iTunes helps. I now have over 60 gig of audio media on my laptop, but new versions of iTunes have helped with syncing issues that used to be a problem. (BTW-finally sold my 100 cd changer. CD's are all boxed up in the attic.)
Initially thrilled with ease of operation and print quality, but not anymore. The Kodak paper will no longer feed into the printer without much coaxing and then often jams. I now use my dell inkjet printer, Kodak picture paper for inkjets, and download pictures to the hard drive, sacrificing the picture quality, but allowing for picture editing. Would've been better off just purchasing the printer dock only (less printer)for much less.
Very pleased with this case. Solid, and theres no way any damage can come to the iPod unless it falls on the wheel. The only issue I have with this case is that its sort of easy to open, which leads me to believe that if I ever dropped it, the iPod might pop out.Also contrary to the picture, the case I got opens from left to right, not top to bottom, which I actually think I prefer.
I have 2 desktops and 1 laptop wireless network running thru last generation DLink equipment using the G band. The old router went out and had to replace. Whenever possible I prefer to stick with the same manufacturer of devices to make interaction as smooth as possible, to avoid communication or hardware conflicts in setups. I know in theory you should be able to use any G ban equipment and it all work, but not for me and not for anybody I talk too either.....maybe on wireless planet Utopia.This model WBR-2310 is the replacement to my bad one. The setup had plenty of trouble, had to talk to Tech Support in India ( OH What Fun That Was ) and the range of this router is less than the old one. I don't care what they claim in their ads, the older one worked much better. It drops signals from 30 feet away, loses connection.I've had the house cables double checked for signal strength to see if the signal loss is is in the cables for Hi Speed internet...cables are fine....the wireless is losing connectionShame on DLink
Its ok just not at the crazy price it is listed here for it is wayyyyy old btw! Get a newer model for half the price.
First lets talk about cons:1) Auto mode light distribution on the pictures was not as good as in Manual mode.2) It is heavier than other ultra compact cameras in the market.3) Battery gets heated up after some time (maybe other cameras has the same problem).4) No preset modes like night portrait, sunset etc are available in this camera (only portrait and landscape modes are available).5) Has only a 1.5'' LCDPros:1) Take very good quality pictures2) Has a very helpful picture details like Histogram( display the light distribution in the captured image), ISO Setting and other details in the playback mode that could help you to improve your picture taking skills.3) Eventhough the LCD is small it is bright and display qulity is good4) Has a good Manual mode with White balancing, ISO and Exposure settings(if you are a person who likes to take pictures in manual mode rather than in auto)5) Can do Panorama assist for 26 pictures.Overall, this is a very good camera that takes very good pictures.If picture quality is the most important thing for you in your camera then this is THE camera.If you like to have many cool preset modes and depend very much on auto functionality then you may need to research other cameras.Hope this was useful.
Had this mouse a couple years, at least. It's a good mouse, never had any problems, but I'm not that happy with the contoured style it & so many others have nowadays.This style is supposedly more ergonomic, but it makes you curve your fingers to hold it. After several hours of use, I just want to have a rounded mouse I can rest my fingers on!!Also, the small scroll wheel, though it works well, gets tiring after lots of scrolling through Twitter & Facebook feeds, etc. I went ahead and gave it 4 stars instead of 3, since it's supposed to be a notebook mouse. But I'd rate it 3 stars for extended/desktop use.
works great in cars. can be used in other cassettes by playing around with adjustments so the wire doesn't get in the way which will cause the cassette to reject. amazon purchase
As I'm typing this, I'm on hold (yet again) with Lexmark tech support (in India) who tells me that they will have to replace my printer with a new one (or maybe it will be used) due to a defective modem which apparently Lexmark is aware of. This will be my second replacement within 6 mos. The last time, my machine suddenly stopped being able to communitcate with receiving fax machines to send faxes (another problem with the modem). Lexmark won't give a refund. They'll only continue to damage their name and bottom line by sending defective machines out to their customers.It's a good machine that scans and prints ok WHEN IT IS WORKING! I just can't seem to get it working for more than 6 mos. at a time. I'll never buy another Lexmark product again.
I bought the MC-35 to attach to my D-200 for a trip to Africa two summers ago. It worked very well and I would have given it five stars. However, after 10 days in the mountains and 5 days on a safari, the cord on the Nikon end started to fray and come apart. It's impossible to find duct tape out in the middle of the savanna. The price of these things has come down considerably so they are actually a pretty good deal. I would recommend reinforcing the cable at the connector.
This is very useful for using with the a-max mcd 380 mp3 player, because it allows you not to write definitively on a cd-r, but it is not available in France, and I can't buy it with amazon.com.
Yes, the Control Center software has been updated for the Mac. I purchased this mouse yesterday and was able to program all of the buttons upon downloading the software. However, I am returning the mouse today because I just cannot adjust to the hyper-sensitive scroll wheel. I have adjusted both my system settings (via System Prefs) and Control Center settings so that the scroll wheel is as "slow" or "coarse" as it can be. Still, the wheel is so sensitive that scrolling will occur even when I press the buttons beside the wheel. This causes a general herky-jerkiness that is at best annoying and at worse intolerable. There occurs at all three of the "click" settings that can be set using a switch on the underside of the unit. Oh, and using the scroll wheel as a button... fuggettaboutit. Once you've zeroed-in on the target, you won't be able to push the wheel down without scrolling up or down at the same time, thus moving the target out of your line of fire.I'm not tech-savvy enough to know whether this is due to the fact that I'm using a Mac. Regardless, I can say that this mouse was a waste of time and money for me.
It plays videos, but according to the Apple website, you get two hours of video playback before your battery drains.Crash and burn.
Worked well as a 3 pistol box. (1911 Colt, Ruger 22/45 and Beretta 92F) On oneside. The foam is thick enough to flip over and make 2nd cutouts for a differentpistol layout. I dont think it would be a great idea to pack weapons on both sides at once, but with the center being that thick you do have a lot of options for set up.
I bought a 25 pack spindle of Memorex DVD+R DL dual layer disks. So far I have gotten 1 good disk out of 14 tries. Those 14 tries were with 2 different drives (Dell in a laptop), and an LG GE20LU11 20X external drive, and several different software packages and burning engines. The only good burn came when I was burning less than 150 MB of data, and forced the drive to burn at 2X. Per the disks, these DVDs are supposed to be rated for 8X.Most burns never completed. I let one try run over night only to find it had only completed roughly 2% in 12 hours. About 1 out of 4 tries ended with the software recognizing the disc was bad, the rest just hung the software and the drives. The symptoms looked and sounded like the drive(s) was(were) searching continuously for a good sector.The verbatim DVD +R DL disks I bought which are rated at 2.4x work fine every time. Oddly enough, the usual burn speed for these Verbatim disks is 16X, and on a couple of occasions they burned at 20X.Odd that Verbatim makes a disk that will work reliably at 7 to 9 times the rated speed, But Memorex disks won't burn reliably at 1/4 of their rated speed.
This is a good looking bag, which offers decent protection for a notebook. I carry a 15.4" Toshiba in it and it fits perfectly.The main compartment is divided in two, and features several other smaller compartments for knick knacks, which is very practical. You open it with the velcro attached flap.The only minor detail is that the orange surface underneath the shoulder strap starts to wear off real quick; I personally don't mind, but you might. This same suede-like orange material is found under the flap, and smells a little strong for the first weeks - again, nothing major.
I had my camera stolen and the tripod mount was still on the camera body. I am so glad I found the replacement quick release for my tripod. The insurance company replaced the camera that was stolen. This is a good investment for me. I love this tripod and I am glad that I could purchase at amazon.com
Save yourself $100 and buy these over the Monster cables. There is no discernible difference according to various studies on Youtube. Highly recommend.
Ill go ahead and give the Canon rebel Xti i ordered off of here a 5 star, ive been looking at this SLR for quite soem time now for my first DSLR and i finally went ahead and bought it. great camera overall.Shipping...ill give that a 5, i recieved the package when i t was suposed to some, but packaging a 2, the canon rebel box was packaged inside another box with hardly no cushioning whatsoever so it rattled around if you tilted the box. horrible packaging and thats somthing amazin should work on.
I can not begin to describe how bad the TomTom GPS system is. When my father ran the demo to get from the Eastern Shore of Maryland to Charleston, SC (basically get on 95 and stay there until you hit southern South Carolina) the demo took 45 minutes, had him going hundreds of miles out of the way, off I-95.The TomTom compared to the Garmin is night and day. You literally turn on the Garmin out of the box and the map shows you where you are. My husband, the ultimate electronic junky, was amazed. I only have good things to say about Garmin. Hope this helps!
Bought the player and had to return that after 2 weeks of trying to get it working.Installation was pretty easy, no surprises here. After the installation (which ended with the computer reboot) the player and software (MediaServer) worked fine. I was able to find, and stream my music (MP3s) collection to the player.But next time I reboot the computer the MediaServer started operate abnormally. It took 100% CPU time, its memory usage grown linearly with time, and eventually my computer hang.I thought that something wrong with my PC, tryed another one, but got the same thing.Tryed contacting GOVideo Support... Got simple (could not be simpler) response: "Unfortunately, there is nothing I can assist you with as this is a backend PC issue."Total: minus $23 for mailing (bought it from online store), lost several days of trying to get it to work; and GOVideo lost a consumer.
Very good Unit .... Software Installation had to be run 3 times to complete installation(suspect bad software disk).
I purchased this Ihome speaker system for my 11 year old daughter to use primarily as an ipod docking station, with the alarm clock as an added bonus. I am happy to say that she loves it! Her favorite feature is the remote control-she says she can do so many cool things with it, even scroll through her Coverplays, which she loves to do. The sound is more than fine for her-we were not looking for something to rock the house! This is just perfect.
Fast printer with great print quality. The only drawback is envelopes. Forget this printer if you want to do a lot of envelopes. But for printing in straight black and white at a cheap cost per page, this is the one to get.
The scanner works pretty much like it is supposed to. The difference between cards is sometime hard for it to read. It has saved me some serious time.
Use the popper with corn oil and you'll have old fashioned tasting popcorn in microwave time, and is much easier. Forget air popping, unless you only care to have "healthy" but bland tasting popcorn.
This is a battery for Panasonic digital camcorders. The battery is also a Panasonic brand. This battery charges quickly, and holds a charge well.Like most batteries, you will notice the battery dies quite quickly if you use the LCD screen. This is kind of a vicious circle: You bought the camcorder because of the nice LCD screen, but you are hesitant to use it because the battery dies so quickly. A happy medium may be to buy a camcorder with a color viewfinder.All in all, a good battery, and a good value.
Sound quality is acceptable. It's clear but the bass response is limited.Comfort is very good. My ears are sensitive to the pressure from headphones. I can wear these for over an hour with no discomfort.Since they're the open ear type they're not the ideal choice for wearing on public transportation or in elevators.
it is really tiny and ultra slim. Amazing! Great sound quality, ton of features such as fm, recording, inline recording&iexcl; you name whatever you want, , and basically, everything I need. Why people like iPod? I really don&iexcl;t understand. Once you use this great gadget, you&iexcl;ll never go back to iPod.One thing it missed is display. But once you are familiar with the main body and know all the control, you don&iexcl;t need to see the display anymore. It will be attached in your hand. And you are feeling everything inside your hand. you will not even think about other MP3 players. The great BBE sound also makes your ears perfect!
These racks are a breeze to assembleVery sturdy, Plenty of room, comes with lots of cage nuts and screws, also comes with cable management hooks the go on each post.I have this rack holding music equipment in a church.I installed two amps in the bottom to lower the center of gravity, made my own shelves out of plywood and 4 2" carriage bolts stuck through the square holes already on the side which hold my CD changer, tape deck, and computer.I ordered this through Amazon and their packaging was rough. It was open on both ends and one end the cardboard was completely gone. **Despite the box being pretty damaged, the rack did not have a scratch on it**
I've been using this remote with my D7000 for almost a year now. It does exactly what it is supposed to and at quite the range (30+ feet outdoors). Still running on the original battery, I can't complain. Solid buy if you need a wireless remote for your D7000.
Just a 2008 update, agreeing with most of the other comments. Do not buy this 740 e dvd burner. It does not recognize dvd media and HP support is non-existant with this product.
Was looking for a long lens for a reasonable price for my E-510 and found here. Was originally looking at the Sigma 50-500mm but didn't see the big advantage for twice as much money.First use of the lens was a local little league game with amazing results. Would definitely recommend this lens.
This product is a blessing for directionally challenged people like my husband and myself. If you miss a turn, it will recalculate to get you back on track. I don't know what fancy bells & whistles we might be missing because I've never used a more expensive GPS device before. For the basics, this one works just fine.
I like this Sony product. No any problem for me at all. I bought it for my dad. Actually I supposed to purchase the one which has auto reverse. My dad really like it. It's very hard to find. I spent a lot of time to look for it. Finally I couldn't find it. So, I just decided to get this one.
Frankly I am still waiting for my HD channel conversion from Dish network so I can't comment on the HD picture (yet). Others have spoken very highly of the picture quality in HD so I will defer to their comments in that regard. However in every other way I am really, really liking this TV a whole lot. Okay, it weighs 1/10 of a ton; nobody's going to steal it. I love the picture, the remote is utterly logical to use, the factory warranty is two years parts and labor in-home. Not to mention that I was able to get it for $500 delivered. You can't sell me anything else Sony makes, but their TV's IMO are as good as it gets. If you can find one it will probably be priced very low as mine was, to move it out as Sony has stopped making these big CRT's - so GRAB it.
Used on Acer A500 10" Tablet. Folds up for very compact storage/transport, easily adjusts for viewing angle, stable when using tablet. Padded feet keep it in place on smooth surfaces. Great value.
I bought these yesterday because my awesome $5 set broke. I do not like them. They are uncomfortable and will not stay in my ear. The part that goes up over my ear is too big and does not fit. The speaker is too big and hurts my ear. I would not recommend these to anyone, ever. Maybe my head is too small. I don't know. I do know that I'm going to go find another $5 set. Oh yeah. If you really want these you can get them at Target for $13!
I bought this camera about three months ago and was really happy with it. I didnt have to charge it that often as the battery life is pretty god. Unfortunately the battery lock broke after about the fifth time charging it. Im currently waiting for Kodak to send it back repaired but im extremely pessimistic since I read other reviews here fearing it might break again.
I used these to replace some older self-made cables that stopped coming up on my switch as gigabit links. I was out of cat6 bulk cable so decided to give these a shot instead of buying another spool. So far, they're working great. Everything came up gigabit as it should. Length was consistent between all the ones I bought. Price was very good compared to local rip-off stores (really "big box" stores - stop complaining you can't stay in business if you're going to jack these items up 400%. If you're $2 more, fine, but if you're 4x the price you deserve to shut your doors for ripping people off.)
Had this player since brand new in 2002. Used quite frequently. Now, in 2009, after 7 years of abuse, it finally went south with its H07 error. I plan on fixing it and continuing to use it. They don't make DVD players this durable anymore, and I refuse to dispose of something of this quality. I will stick with Panasonic players from here on out after this one finally gives up the goods forever.
I received a box of film that expired in 2004. This is 2011, by the way. I realize this product is no longer made, but I expected better than some sketchy 7-years-expired box from the Netherlands.
This wireless keyboard is 90% great and 10% horrible. I did read other reviews that warned of "choppy" connection with 2.4 Ghz RF transmitters and bought this anyway because it was cheaper than the blue-tooth models I was looking at. I now regret that decision and have all but stopped using the keyboard. I don't know what it is, but even when mousing it just "skips" around. I had hoped for better.On the plus side - the design of this keyboard is great. The design is ergonomic, the scroll wheel and mouse keys are in just the right places, and the shape is almost perfect for sitting on the couch and typing or surfing the web (I hooked my netbook to my TV - hence the need for this style of keyboard). If this exact same style of keyboard is available with a better connection type (I can't personally vouch for blue-tooth, but a friend told me it was better) then I would recommend trying that. I love the design and layout, just can't live with the RF.
THIS IS A GREAT ITEM TO HAVE AS A SPARE PROTECTOR FOR YOUR LCD SCREEN ON YOU D80
The product is equipped with all that a customer looking for a portable MP3 CD player wants. Though not manufacured by famous brand producers, it provides good performance. And most of all...an exremely charming price!!!
Overall, this is a very good 802.11b adapter. The USB client is oriented vertically, which is the ideal situation for wireless adapters. It's also spiffy looking, and isn't so bad to have sitting on your desk. The client software is superb and probably the best out there. Agere/Orinoco tries to update their drivers frequently, usually through quarterly releases. Reception is generally good. Their support department is pretty good, usually answering calls within several minutes. They claim that they will only offer tech support the adapter for 90 days, but I have not actually tested this out. The warranty is considerably longer than that.However, there are some caveats that probably apply to all USB wireless adapters as well. You might run into compatibility problems with your computer, especially if you have a motherboard with a VIA chipset. The orinoco has a known problem when working with VIA chipsets, and one solution is to upgrade the VIA drivers and your motherboard BIOS. Also, it is almost impossible to get Linux support for USB wireless adapters. If you want it working in Linux, go get the PC Card version.
These have the same quality and noise reduction of my favorite Sony earbuds, but also wrap around the ear. A very handy feature at the gym. With running or boxing the cord would catch occasionally. With the wrap around the ear feature they might get a tug, but never popped out!
Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Blue)I bought one of these, watched it die, bought another, watched it die and found that they're customer service department is really about making people go away. They're a nice little player when they work. When they don't it's a nightmare.This is a company that should go out of business. Any company that has this poor customer help isn't providing a service. I sent documentation by email. They never got it. They sent me information a month ago that I never got. Then I got a drop dead action letter on a Saturday demanding money from me or they would return things unfixed, by the Monday. With no way to contact them and no link to pay them.That's " Go away!" in any language. I did find a number and spent 2 hours on the phone trying to straighten it out. I never did get to talk to the supervisor. And their fax machine never worked. There is ( amazing to tell) no phone line for the repair lab.They've told me I'll have my players back and working. But anytime I have to jump through this number of hoops, I figure there's a fair amount of planning on their part, to deflect customers, rather than to help them. I would never willingly purchase a tooth pick from these people again, never mind electronics. No ethics at all.First thing to realize:Just because you emailed something to them, don't believe they got it.Second thing to realize;Perhaps they prefer it that way.The sandisk clip I bought to replace these is a love. No problems a month after purchase. Of course at this point, I'm holding my breath.
I needed a tripod,for my Sony Cybershot tx1,and this one was good but not the best,i kept feeling that the tripod was not stable or uneven,even setting down and checking for uneveness off all the legs,i discovered this problem looking trhough the camera's lcd,lines of the side walk were not alligned,by the rules of 3rds grid,HOW EVER this could be do to the camera's lense,which gives it a natrual fish eye lense,I hope on buying the Sony Cybershot tx100v which fixes the problem of the lense issue,that is why i gave it 4 starsThe tripod helped me take better pictures in the dark and helped with better videos =D
The Satachi 3 in 1 Car Kit for Ipod is great. It works good. We have one for each of our vehicles as well as our boat.
Shame on you Belkin, why does this product have so many flaws?? Firstly, the missing keystrokes, causing you to send emails with missing characters, meaning you have to spell check everything even if your spelling is perfect. But you still send 'an' instead of 'and'. ArghhOn one of the PCs I am using, on boot up, the keyboard NEVER works. I have to go into the device manager for that PC to uninstall the driver that is not functioning properly, and reinstall it, and if the PC gods are looking down favourably on me, the keyboard starts to work. Otherwise I have to resort to other methods to breath life into the dang thing.The firmware upgrade, I thought OK, maybe this could solve all my problems, but using a parallel cable, both of my PCs don't have a parallel port! Why not use a USB connection??? Arrgghh.If you are thinking of buying a 2 port switch box, do what I am going to have to do, look elsewhere.
Camera worked great for one year. Then I got the message that my lens cap was on when it was not and could no linger view anything on the LCD screen. Buy something else.I spoke with customer service and I can have the part for free but must pay $150.00 for labor (more than half what I paid for the camcorder). I explained this seems like a defect with the product based on the amount of complaints for this same lens cap problem. The sales rep explained that the lens cap problem is with other JVC Camcorders not this one. I suggested JVC take a look at how many complaints were for this specific model. He didn't agree and assured me this is not a defect.I'm going to buy a 56" big sceen tv this month. I was trying to decide between a Samsung model and a JVC model. This experience has helped to make my decision easier.
I installed 3 of these cameras around the eves of my house following a car theft at my location, and several house bugleries in my neighborhood. A police/neighbor specifically recommended these for their realitic appearance.They were easy to install (3 screws) in wood. The camera is easy to position. It pivots to achieve any number of position settings. Batteries easily placed in camera back. Red LED light on a bit slower blinking cycle than I would like, but this is a minor complaint and certainly not to preclude product purchase.I have since passed recommendation of this product to several friends and neighbors.
Device replaced two slower, USB 1.1 hubs. Caused me to research which of my accessories were not USB 2.0 in order to better manage network speed. Film scanner and other peripherals now access much faster.
I love this case. The color and finish are just right and it fits my Canon 520 HS perfectly. The price is also very reasonable.
This uses bluetooth to communicate between your PC and reciver, the coverage for bluetooth is very spotty, the music will play beautifully for first 3-5 mins (as it buffers the music for continues play) but after first few mins the songs will break. For me it was so bad that I coudn't get it work no matter how close I put my laptop. I had to finally return this.I am giving this device 3 stars because you cannot beat the simplicity in design and ease of use for this price. It would have been great product if the music quality was good.
We ordered two of these headphones for our 4 & 6 year old children to use when playing their Leapsters. One pair worked fine, and the other had intermittent sound. I had only opened one pair at first to make sure we liked them, so when I opened the 2nd pair (with the sound defect) it was after the 30 day return period. I called Amazon customer service, and had no problems getting a return mailing label and replacement item.Regarding the actual headphones, my 4 & 6 year olds wear these longer than any other headphones they've tried (ear plugs, around the ear, plush animal shaped ones, etc.) The Kidz Gear headphones fit well, easily adjust to the child's head size, and must filter out ambient sound quite well because I usually have to lift an ear to get my child's attention while wearing the headphones. I like the sound control dial on the cord as well.Kudos to Kidz Gear for a great product and to Amazon for great customer service.
What can you say , it's a Zune !It plays music , shows pictures , and plays videos .Installing videos is very easy and playback is smooth and crisp.Images both photos and videos are beautiful to look at.The FM tuner is a feature even my Ipod needs.30 gigs is a lot of storage so long as you don't keep a lot of movies on the Zune .But with installation of movies so easy why keep them there , we just move them on as need be.Great value and is in use EVERY day . battery last around 4-5 hours now listening toMP3's and easily watch a 2 hour movie with out fear of it dieing.GREAT PRODUCT
This is my first mp3 player and I am VERY happy with it. It is easy to use, download songs, delete songs, etc. Lots of volume with tone control. It's great... only drag is it will not be made for long. So buy it while you can.
I am using this stand together with my XPS M1210. It works well and installed easily. The keyboard is much better than the one on the laptop. It also comes with more features, but so does other keyboards. I also think the whole thing feel like too much plastic. I guess the idea was to make Alto portable. It is, but barely. At a weight over 4 pounds, it is nothing you carry around all day, everyday, at least not me.I bought it because I don't want to buy a desktop, but like to look up or straight forward, not down, onto the screen. I hope it will make a difference, though I have had Alto for two days so I can't tell yet.However, the big problem is that I cannot even use one of the USB ports on the Alto, because I also have a VX revolution mouse connected to the laptop. There is not enough power. I have a USB stick that I intended to use in the hub, but not now.Thus, it has been said before, but needs to be mentioned again - the USB hub feature could be good, but only if Logitech provided a power adaptor (though this also necessitates carrying around yet another thing). for $80 they could have put in the adaptor. In fact, I haven't even been able to find where to buy an adaptor (can anyone help me, please?)
Its a case not much else to say besides it fits well and seems well made. I have two of them.
A great way to organize and identify wiring from computers, home theaters,and all other recording equipment
The product came fast and in new condition just as stated. We are very happy with the product and appreciate the great service.
I recently did an overhaul of my system(both internally and externally) and I needed to get some new speakers to go along with my audigy card. I decided on going with the 5300 series of speakers and I must say, I was really impressed. I took the speakers through the paces in both gaming(esp. in shooters like MOH:AA,Jedi Knight 2 and Hitman 2)and DVDs(Pearl Harbor,The Mummy Films,And LOTR:Fellowship). I HIGHLY recommend getting your hands on these speakers for not just the quality of the product, but the low price as well.
I bought a pair of these headphones in the hopes of being able to listen to music/news while riding my motorcycle. I could not believe how good they sound and how much road noise they block out. I use to use a pair of behind the ear clip on headphones. I would have to listen with the volume at max at not be able to hear very well, but I would be able to hear. These buds rock!!! I can listen with the volume turned down to half. What suprised me the most was the amount of bass that these little buds kick out. I had to turn the settings for bass down to get it to sound right to me. All other headphones have to have the bass almost maxed out. I have read where others have to readjust them to get them to fit correctly. I guess Im lucky. I used the foam plugs that fit my ears best and have had no trouble. I now use them when I run, ride, or just am hanging out. I love them. They are well worth the 14 bucks
If you want a Really Big TV this is it! I replaced a 57 Toshiba and the difference is night and day. The colors are realistic and true, there is no fan noise at all. The speakers in the TV are sub par but you wont need them with a 5.1 or 7.1 system. I am pretty sure most people that buy a TV this size already have the sound situation taken care of. The TV looks great with HDMI and Component cables hooked up. The TV really shows itself off on HD sports. The DLP is flawless and shows no signs of video flaws. My 360 also looks fantastic and HD DVD's look perfect!The TV gives you alot of options to customize the picture. The first thing I did was change the lamp setting to low and run the Video Essentials HD DVD. The darks are perfect and the reds outstanding! I highly recommend that you pick this TV, you wont be disappointed!
Good product at less than 1/2 the price of comparable docking stations (like Bose). If you have an iPod, you won't regret having this!
I am extremely pleased with these speakers. I use them for a 2 channel stereo system with the Bass Cube 10s. Extremely good soundstage. Great for dialog when playing my TV through them, much easier to understand words now rather than through my old speakers.
I bought this lens as a primary lens for my portrait and wedding business. While there are other lenses that might be better for portraits, this is an excellent all-around lens with a good zoom range for groups as well as portraits. The bokeh is really nice and the shallow depth of field offered by the f 2.8 is great. The build quality is very solid and the actions are very smooth. The image quality is excellent.
I bought this about two months ago. I just have to say that it is awesome!! I am having Laker Party and this is perfect for it. It has a microphone, echo effects, real ESPN TV songs, and sound bite cards with cheers, chants and fightsongs. This thing has it all!! The makers did a great job with it. It is a great buy.
I have had this drive for about 6 months and use it primarily for a backup drive - no problems and works as expected
Very cool. Looks great with my Macbook Air. And doesn't slide around. Very stable and useful. A bit spendy, but worth it.
I enjoyed using the player the three weeks that it worked. The FM side started to leak through while listening to a mp3. Then the battery started to loose it's capacity. I have sent it back and am awaiting a new unit.If you purchase this item retain all of your packaging if you need to return it.
WOW. What sound. I don't believe the sound could be better than this. Crisp sound. The assortment of ear foams are great. Comfortable, great while walking.
If you are a DP Pro, then please dont read this review. But, if you are like the majority who wants an easy, reliable Digital camera and 'MOST OF THE TIME USE BASIC FEATURES ONLY' person you must read on.I bought this camera after doing lot of research in the net and feedback from my peers. When I got this, I was amazed to see the picture quality and easiness in using it. I was shooting with in 3 hrs after the Fedex guy left. (You've to charge the battery for ~3 hours before first use). I still have to invent all the advanced features and modes of the camera. But, if all DEFAULT and AUTO modes are this good, then I am sure it will be BETTER with advanced features. The battery life time is pretty good too.Only concern is, the door for the output terminals (USB/Adapter),that looks bit shaky!After my initial research, things got filterd in to just three items: One Sony model and two Kodak model, CX7430 and LS743. Sony may be great but it was not good for me because1)Seen pathetic remarks about their customer service2)It has only 90 days warranty.If you combine both(1) and (2) above, its risky to buy their product. I dont beleive in buying extended waranty for electronic stuff because the technology changes rapidly and, in another 2 years, you'll find yourself in a situation to buy a new camera than paying for Extended warranty. Since Kodak has one year warranty and my 'platinum' credit card has another one year free extended warranty, I had to decide between CX7430 and LS743. It was a tough decison, because both cameras are good. But the LS743 is the one that got PCMAG's Editors choice award (...) Looks like, it was a perfect decision.
What a lot of camera for the money! Unbelievably clear pictures, awesome features, great flash, uses AA batteries which is especially great in a pinch (go ahead and buy rechargables and save!) really fun to use movie mode (with sound!) and cables to see movies and photos on TV! This is actually my second - a friend recently dropped and broke the first one. I shopped around and looked at all the ones in this price range and higher and just couldn't see buying another brand/type since I've been so pleased with this little camera....especially since it's now $50-$100 cheaper now than when I bought the original about 10 months ago!
I would not recommend buying this as the drive all of a sudden, 1 month after the warrany expired, would not read any DVD disc whatsoever. I spoke with 2 other people in our office who had the exact same one, and they said that both of their drives did the same thing.I would not recommend this Sony DVD drive. I love almost every Sony product I've ever bought, but this piece of hardware is not up to their standards. Check out a different model, or a different manufacturer.
Dear Sir,can u send your product (Panasonic PV-GS180 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom) in india. I will pay extra for courier serivices
This is a terrific little point and shoot (and I do mean little) for those who want big bright photos and a camera that produces good shots out of the box.Note that this is NOT a camera for people who want some control over their photos - there is no shutter, aperture, or manual settings modes available on this camera. The scene modes create barely recognizable differences in shots.What the camera does is produce great shots when things are well lit, or using the flash. What the camera doesn't do is take good shots in higher ISO ranges -- The scene modes work well, but you see noticable noise even at 400 ISO in darker shots. This is not unique to this camera, but all Panasonic lumix cameras in general.The lens is supurb - the shots clear, sharp, and color saturated. Leica rules.I have found myself liking this camera more and more each day - but it is not a camera for someone who wants a dSLR substitute nor a bridge type camera. While I wouldn't hesitate to carry a point and shoot like the Canon G7 or the Nikon P5000 on a vacation, for example, I would be weary of carrying only this camera -- it is designed more for day to day shots than for things like travel photography.On the other hand, if you are someone like myself who likes to take a great quality camera along to places like amusement parks, picnics, parties, out with family or the kids or friends, and want something small to throw into your pocket or purse, this camera creates wonderful photos with one simple snap of the shutter.I recommend the camera - but only for those who want an easy point-and-shoot in the complete definition of that category -- turn it on, point it at your target, and snap away.Get a big memory card!! A 2 GB card will net you 380 photos. Also, get an extra battery, because you won't get to that 380 before the battery dies (about 300).Like other lumix cameras, you have the choice of different movie size settings depending on your needs.I like. But I use either my G7 for travel, or my dSLR for serious photography. Still, in the past week, this camera has gone with me everywhere and I ma happy with the snapshots I am getting!Finally -- this camera just looks and feels great! It is more "masculine" looking than the last few lumix cameras, with squared-off features. The Black looks great (I prefer black bodies) but it also comes in silver.I have actually had people stop me and ask me what kind of camera I am using.
After 5 years of owning a 21" Viewsonic P-815 which I was very pleased with, it burnt out. I opted to try this Sony GDM-F520. I am definatly not used to the 2 horizontal lines (wires) that Sony uses to support the APGrill. They are very annoying and look like defects, probably the worst thing about this monitor. It really bugs me. The text also has a slightly blury effect at the 1600x1200 resolution that I am running at, even after trying to fix it with the controlls. It's not too bad, but not great eaither. The price is really high too. The good things about this monitor are that it's brighter than my viewsonic, has more and better controlls, flat screen, and a smaller depth and footprint. Was it worth twice the price? I would say yes if I couldn't see the horizontal wire shadows and the text were sharper, otherwise, I wish I would have just paid to fix my viewsonic. Yet I give this monitor 4 stars because it's graphics and colors are the best I've ever seen, and I love the high bandwidth (2048x1536 @85Hz!!) This is the first monitor that outperforms my video card, rather than the other way around. High refresh rates are good! I wish it came in standard beige color. I also wish it had an onscreen display of the current refresh rate.
I feel cheated by Logitech on this one. Though the mid and high frequency sounds are great, this headset offers nothing on the bottom end. It can probably handle it however there are no settings to increase the bass.The USB system acts as its own soundcard and uses an &quot;extremely basic&quot; driver from windows giving you minimum settings to change the sound quality(Logitech didn't make a driver for this headset). To make a long story short the only option you have is volume control and balance, nothing else.Another problem is that I find I cannot wear the headset for long periods of time as there is a lot of pressure on the head. Of course I have a big fat head.The price is simply not worth it. Look for something else.(My Microsoft Game Voice Headset is better than this and cost half the price)
I received this as a gift from my grandmother and to be honest I knew it was going to work great right off the bat, for the simple reason that it's made by Sony. When I put my first CD in I got a huge suprise. The LCD screen actually showed the name of the song like an mp3 player(even with burned discs).It's designed for you to slip onto your hand like a glove, and the skip/Previous bottons are right there under your thumb. Overall this was the greatest CD player i've owned yet!! 4/5!!
My husband brought me th 60 GB IPod for Christmas. I really loved it. I had to buy the Nike earbuds because the other ones kept coming out of my ears and I have to buy the car charger. I was going real good, but then it stop working. When I took it back to the store, they said it looked like someone openned it and to fix it would cost 259.00. I thought that was crazy. I have not bought a replacement yet and I am not happy. I do not recommend a product that is costs this much that needs so many extras that you can not get support for. It is truely over rated.
It does not fit to the Seagate Expansion 1 TB USB 2.0 ST910004EXA101-RK, and Amazon recommends as the case that fits to. I felt terribly disappointed again!!! Please Amazon check your recommendations.
The functionality of this software is excellent. It is easy to use but also sound in its project management logic. It is possible to see your project represented as a PERT chart and as a Gantt chart, as well as seeing all key parameters: staffing, utilization, budget and so on. The software performs good analytical calculations, including PERT time estimates. It is very, very well designed and a dream to use.There is, however, a fatal catch. The software is simply not reliable in terms of availability. I have been using this software for several years, and so far (March 2009) there have been times when the software simply refuses to load or the licensing protection prevents the software from loading, i.e. the licensing protection claims that I have no license when in fact I do. This means it is very risky to manage a project on this otherwise great software because it is likely that when you need it you will be unable to use it. A pity.
I have an older system and trying to find affordable memory wasn't that easy. This 2G kit was a great deal and it's working great in my system.
Great Hardware but plagued with extremely poor and buggy firmware and clueless customer service. Serious incompatibility and unreliability issues make this device unsuitable for backup or safe storage of data.
Nothing very special about these headphones, but for this price, its the best out there. If you are an audiophile, there are better models for $20-30 more. About these phones - great fit, great comfort, good sound. As I said, best in its class for this price.
It says sold by Target and by Amazon. this one misleads customers, shows another model that has an lcd display on the back, and the one sold does not. It says 2.1 MegaPixels and the one you received it's 0.1. This camera is for a kid(not more than 5 years old). It's a piece of crap! So disapointed with this buy. On the packing it doesn't says 2.1 MP, so I wonder were this info came from. A cellphone has better resolution than this junk.Don't be mislead, I recommend don't buy this product, you'll throw away your money.
This router has given me nothing but trouble. It worked fine for about 2 months but then all of a sudden the connection drops for all wired computers and for any wireless devices it shows that there is limited to no connection available. The only way to solve this is to power cycle the unit. After doing so the connection stays for about a day or so maximum and the same problem happens again.I spoke to Linksys tech support and they solved my problem by updating the firmware. The bad thing is that 2 days later the piece of crap started doing the same thing again.I also know several people that have had similar problems with this same exact model. Please do not purchase this product and go with a reliable company like d-link or netgear. I had a netgear router before this and it worked flawlessly. I had to "upgrade" to a wireless router because I bought a laptop, nintendo Wii, and a nintendo DS that requires wireless connection and Linksys routers are extremely unreliable.
Overall:This is a clever and easy to use little device, but it comes with very poor mounting hardware. This is my first GPS.Pros:The GPS has helped me find me way when I've gotten off course. Since it doesn't have street maps, it works by tracking your course then guiding you back to the course. There's also a homing feature to guide you back to a home location.The altimeter is very accurate, relying on GPS and barometric pressure to measure elevation gain/loss.It's nice to be able to download the data onto a desktop computer for viewing and archiving.Lots of third parties offer software to help you view the data online and/or share it with friends (i.e., motionbased and trimble-outdoors).The unit is highly customizable, and the screens can be set up with any number of bits of information (up to 8 pieces of information a time per screen). There are several "views" including ones that shows just a course map. The software is relatively easy to use.It's fun to find or make a route worth exploring using a route toaster, then going to the new place with the help of the Garmin 305's course map as a turn-by-turn guide.Cons:My only real complaint is the mounting hardware. For a $300 bike computer - the mounting hardware is the worst. The unit comes with two mounts (one for the handlebar, another for mounting on the stem). Both of my mounts started to crack after two weeks, and were broken within 60 days. I emailed Garmin and they emailed me back saying the mounts are not in stock, check amazon for prices. I've been carrying the unit in my pocket and looking at data after my ride.
Just bought a HP 8250 flatbed scanner w/ADF from Amazon but no cover available from here or HP's site that will fit w/the extra height that the ADF causes and still be able to cover the buttons on the side. The one above is only 5" highI'll have to go to www.compucover.com and have one custom made for about $20. The only place I've found that has them
Need was for a screen that would be used 1-2 times monthly, durability, ease of transport, and good visibility. I was really quite surprised to find a screen of this apparent quality for such a reasonable price. Would be even better if carry case had been included with purchase, but not a real big deal. Have only used twice thus far, and find that unfolding tripod legs/feet so that screen stands properly with pole behind visual serface takes some practice. Hopefully will master after a couple more uses. I still believe this purchase was a good deal.
I really love the size and the pictures, though it is really difficult to see the screen in full sun,only downfall!! wish the screen was brighter, love the movie feature! have used is alot with children! for the price cant beat it!
I use this camcorder for field filming, is always the camera at risk I say, it has great 3ccd definition, manual control of speed and aperture, great stabilized zoom, very friendly and the most important thing REALLY CHEAP for the great quality that offers
I was really looking forward to getting this player for Christmas, but after less than a week I returned it, it's way too slow to use, there are extremely long pauses between songs and it freezes constantly, not to mention the 1 navigation button on it has to be hit in just the right way or it doesn't work, the menus are a pain too because you can only browse songs by filename and you cannot make playlists on the fly, Creative really dropped the ball on this one
Most of the CDs are fine, but my computer (2007 Macbook) wouldn't even attempt to burn the black discs, making them effectively useless. So this package was basically just a set of 20 instead of 25. Not as good a deal.
Poor latch on battery compartment will eventually admit water, ruining the camera. Lack of a viewfinder forces you to rely on the LCD screen which washes out completely in sunlight.
This wall mount is OK. Be careful to make sure this mount will hold the weight of your TV. This mount has a 165 pound limit.
This cable performs as advertized and I'm very happy with it. It plugs in easily to any stereo jack you have available on your receiver. I like the fact that you don't have to worry about the volume control on your ipod. Volume is controlled at your receiver. Don't worry about not being able to charge your ipod with this cable. Connecting your ipod to your receiver uses the same battery power as if you had your headphones hooked up. So enjoy the music through you receiver and charge your ipod back up as you normally would at the end of the day. I use a another cable for charging that plugs into any wall outlet. Now I wish I could find a simple and inexpensive ipod stand to hold my ipod upright. Anyone have any suggestions? On the internet I saw someone make a stand out of his kids LEGO. I might highjack all my son's black LEGO.
AFTER SEASONING THE SKILLET I COOKED A 2&1/2 LB. ROUND STEAK IN MUSHROOM GRAVY. BROWNING THE STEAK PIECES UNCOVERED ON 300* WORKED GREAT, NO SPLATTER. THEN POURED THE GRAVY MIXTURE OVER THE STEAK TO COMPLETELY COVER THE STEAK PIECES. THE DEPTH OF THE SKILLET WAS JUST FINE. COVERED AND COOKED ON 235* FOR 2 HOURS AND THE STEAK WAS TENDER AND COULD BE CUT WITH A FORK. EASY CLEAN UP. NO VENT ON THE LID WORRIED ME ABOUT LEAKING ONTO COUNTERTOP. BUT IT DIDN'T LEAK A BIT AS THE LID FITS SNUG. GUESS IT'S THE REASON YOU CAN COOK ON SUCH LOW TEMPERATURES.UPDATE:9/14/11I HAVE USED IT 4 TIMES NOW AND IT HAS PERFORMED SO GOOD. I ORDERED AND JUST RECIEVED ANOTHER ONE FOR MY DAUGHTER & SON-IN-LAW.
Fits all of my camera equipment and then some. Very good entry level camera bag for those that want the option to carry their cameras on their shoulders.
I was very excited to recieve my new sleek looking bargain priced DVD player. But I soon learned that you get what you pay for. When I put a DVD in all the player does is make a scrapeing sound then say there is &quot;No CD&quot; in the drive or &quot;Invalid&quot;. Then my Dvd comes out with scratches on it. The unit appears to be in mint condition, no signs of damage on the boxes it came (it came in two boxes). Sorry I oredered it. I lost my money.
Geek to Geek------------I admit it. I am somewhat of a geek. I like electronics, gadgets and have even built several desktop computers from scratch. So when I say that most non-geeks could program this universal remote, I'm not joking. ;DHow Long Will It Take to Program?---------------------------------For those who are tech-savvy, you should be able to program this remote in 10 minutes or less for four different devices. Allow for more time as this number goes up. For those who are not tech-savvy, give yourself about 15 to 20 minutes. The instructions on how to program this unit are a little wordy, but if the wordage in the manual intimidates you, the manual writers have taken it upon themselves to provide clear illustrations on how to operate this unit.Personal Experience with the Sony Remote----------------------------------------My old Optimus VCR, Sony DVD player, and Syvania LCD TV were a snap to program. I used the included codes for programing the Sony DVD player, and used the "search" feature for the other two devices to look for the proper codes. The satellite remote took the most time to program as the search feature had a code that would only do the most basic commands on the Dish receiver...on, off, and the guide feature. What was missing was the info function. I used the "learn" program to teach the Sony remote other commands and after a few failed attempts, I had the function on the Sony remote working.There is only a certain window of time you have to fire off the code from your existing remote for the Sony remote to read. The manual states that your device button, in this case the SAT button, will light up once the program is learned. This is either a typo or mis-written as what really happens is that the lighted button flashes more slowly once it learns the code.I also had to program a key for the Sony DVD player because I needed a "subtitle" key on the universal remote. I selected the "tools" button to reprogram and voila, all my devices are now working with only one remote.You Need to "Teach" the Remote for Missing Functions----------------------------------------------------One word of advice about this unit. All the codes that are included in the manual are not comprehensive by any means. This means that if you do not have the original remotes for your devices, and decide to use the codes from the list, these may not give you all of the functionality of the original remote on the Sony device. To transfer extra functions to the Sony remote, you need to have the original remote in order to teach the Sony remote to mimic extra functions. If you don't have access to the original remotes, you can search for the codes on the Internet.Good All Around Learning Remote-------------------------------Basically, this unit is one of the easiest remotes to use on the market. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles such as lighted displays, etc., but for your everyday device needs, this unit should be able to fulfill most of them. Sony sells refurbished units through authorized dealers at a substantial savings so you may want to look into this if you are looking for a bargain.Note Regarding One-Star Reviews-------------------------------I was curious to learn why there were a number of dissatisfied customers regarding this device when the majority of reviews were very positive. After reading through many of them, my conclusion is USER ERROR. In other words, the device was not at fault, but it was due to people not reading the manual, not following instructions, not understanding the instructions or not operating the device properly. As it is with electronic devices, not everyone will have success with them, and this device may just be beyond some people's grasp of these types of products.
I am so pleased with how well the pictures devolop. I have had so many compliments from people on the quality. So detailed. Also the camera is easy to use. The only problem is I can't get the battery to last very long.
This is the second Antec notbook cooler I have purchased and there is a reason. The price was very reasonable and the dual fan plus aluminum material makes for good cooling.I have no reason to believe the fans will fail anytime soon, but it's great to know that, if they do, I will still have the aluminum surface of the cooler to act as a heat sink.Just as an FYI, I'm using it right now on a 15" MacBook Pro and it fits perfectly (a 17" would hang off the sides a bit. I use the other one at home on a 15" widescreen Lenovo T61p and it also fits perfectly.
These headphones offer incredible sound quality, but the cable is too thin and low quality.
I like Olympus products, but am not extrememly impressed with this particular camera. For a point and shoot and someone who doesn't want to do anything manually, this camera is great. It has all the functions you want on a point and shoot (small, compact, large LCD screen, 5x zoom, IS, 7 MP, etc.) but does not have any manual controls whatsoever. It takes good pictures, as long as you have the right scene selection. Also, the LCD screen is great indoors and at night, but during the day with any sunlight, it is almost impossible to see. I didn't think this would be such a problem (after being warned about this issue by other consumers) but it is, especially if I want to hand over the camera to someone else to take a shot.
First, the cables sound great. I couldn't A/B them with my old, less expensive bi-wire cables (thanks, cat) but they certainly sound at least as good. They're also quite well packaged--each set in the pair is wrapped in a very think, heavy jacket that I think will be catproof.Now, to the downside. The cables are 10' long, which isn't going to work for people (like me) who can't put their amp between the two speakers. This was just my dumb mistake, but I thought I'd alert others.Also, the banana plug terminators are too large to fit into my amplifier. I've had other cables go in without a problem, but these won't. So if you were going to use the plug, be alert that you may end up doing some pliers work on these cables.
A must have if you have a Visor and want to really take advantage of it. I use it with the WordSmith word processor and love the flexibility of it. Whats best, I carry both the keyboard and the Visor in an inconspicuous case and noone ever knows it's there. It's great if you live in a city where it is just not safe to carry a laptop arround. This setup is even better that the laptop.
This camcorder's zoom is extremely powerful, it is light weight, and compact.You can film, and photograph details of people and objects for 2 stories high and half a city block away.It is light enough that you can put it in your pocket and not feel the difference. This is one of it's aspects that makes it perfect for traveling and school.The Sony DCR-HC26 is small enoung to fit in a small hand bag, comfortably in your pocket, or in your coat pocket.
I used this harness to install a new car stereo in a 2001 Ford Ranger. It was inexpensive and worked perfectly.
There's more than enough room in this bag for a couple of cameras and lens, a couple more lenses, and a flash - and that's just in the main compartment. It's not built to hold a laptop, but my 13-inch MacBook fits nicely (almost perfectly) in the zippered compartment next to the main compartment. The only drawback for the notebook is that the compartment is not padded on the outside. There's plenty of room for other accessories, including CF cards, a light meter, remote control button, etc. Definitely worth the money.
This scanner is excellent for scanning low profile 3d objects. It has a good depth of field to pick up detail and dimension without blurriness. I love this scanner. Unfortunately the company has not updated it to work with mac osx so if you have a newer mac don't get this scanner.Comes with good photo editing software. Easy to use without being so simple it loses functionality. I used this scanner for years to scan jewelry for my catalog. No one believed me that it was all done with a scanner.I will miss mine. Had to switch to Epson perfection v30. Also good, very similar to this one
My main objective was to be able to record old vinyl albums onto CD's to play in my car. Just got the CDR-2 yesterday and am already VERY pleased. The instructions were thorough and easy to follow, and I've been very impressed with the sound quality. I did make a few false starts when I started recording, but that was because I read the instructions too quickly and missed little details (like pushing &quot;select&quot; after you push &quot;finalize&quot;). I do agree with their recommendation to practice a bit with rewritable disks until you get the hang of it.Don't be intimidated by how high-tech the unit sounds - it's very user friendly.
It works, has an OK price and lasted for about a year. Can't ask for more for something that cheap I guess.
I did a lot of research checking forum boards at Logictech and remotecentral as well as Amazon before purchasing this product. I finally took the plunge and have no regrets whatsoever. My reason for buying the 880 was to replace my TV, DVD, satellite, PS2, CD changer and receiver remotes and to consolidate into a single unit. I wanted a high end model with PC connectivity and programming as well as a color graphical screen. I read a lot of complaints but honesty haven't experienced much negative with this product at all and it does "just" about anything that I've wanted to do with it.Pros:- Activity based programming allows one touch control of all major tasks to turn on the appr. devices, switch the TV inputs, set my receiver inputs, etc.- Programmable buttons associated with activities allows me to program the special functions that I use for a given activitie such as adjust the TV aspect ratio, set my surround speaker levels or whatever else.- The software is fairly straightforward and easy to navigate.- Great help on board the device if it gets out of sync- Tons of device support for almost every device- Tool to teach remote functions not included in the device database files- Plenty of hard and programmable buttons- Charger works well and the unit only needs charged every few days- Backlighting assists in the dark- Graphical channel logos can be loaded for favoritesCons:- Some level of tech savvy required for getting the most out of the remote, but that goes for anything.- Software can only be run via an online connection.- No software tools for saving and retrieving the configuration file on your hard drive.- For simplicity, LogicTech has removed certain capabilities from the software, such as allowing a common button to perform a function over multiple devices. I used this feature and really liked it until they removed it in their last version.- Logictech needs to have software tools available for the high end users such as myself to have more control over the device, while maintaining a wizard based tool for lower end users.- No programming support for macros.All in all, I really like this product and would recommend it to my friends as well as purchase future products from this source. I recommend visiting logictech's website and browsing the remote forum for a lot of helpful info on programming, etc.
I purchased this while hoping to find a cable that would power my hard drive. It won't do it. If you just need data-transfer capabilities, you can find a cheaper cord than this that will do that. There is no need to ever buy this cable.
I saw a review of this item at ilounge.com, a site that reviews all things iPod, and they gave it a well deserved high rating. I bought this item on that review, and I must say, it works very well. I live in an area that is awash in FM signals, some of which are bounced off of mountains and other buildings. With other FM transmitters, the signal was often washed out and overridden by the signals of other stations. Not with the Kensington. It has a very strong signal and overpowers the local FM stations. I know that there are other tranmitters out there that are less expensive, and I have owned quite a few of those, like the Griffen and the Belkin devices, but this product works much better and I don't hesitate on recommending it.
I had to have 2 TV setup at our company so this saved me a new PC cost, connected to TVs 300 feet away without losing that much of quality... must buy
This Zalman cooler works great, is very quiet, and looks good too. I have an 18" HP Laptop and this cooler keeps it very cool.
This product simply didn't do much for my computer that raising the back of the laptop up about a half an inch wouldn't accomplish without fans.
this is my third toshiba laptop but my first time diving into this solo core technology. i was a bit worried since i rather have others test the new things on the marked instead of me, but after quite a bit of tweaking and deleating garbage that this thing ships with, i'm finally getting the performance that i hoped for.battery life is very decent, the machine is pretty light, considering the size of the screen and quite slim and 'sexy' as well.Lovely screen resolution, easy on the eyes.i love the placement of the three usb ports (the old p100's had two of them in the back which where a pain to reach). firewire on the side as well which is good. and the speakers are way better than my last two toshibas. you can actually listen to something with them....so, bottom line: i recommend this laptop but i also recommend getting into the operating system (carefully) and disableing lots of the 'features' it ships with if you are planning to use this machine for some serious audio, video, or photo production..
Recently, I bought these headphones because I wanted the full experience for music with a touch of Deep-bass in any song in my personal music Library. Unfortunately, these so-called HD headphones did not deliver on what I wanted in a pair of full-cup headphones. Each time I wanted to listen to songs with a deep-bass pulse, it skips in the sound quality output because of the extensive cord. That's not what I wanted in a pair of awesome headphones. But yeah, it works on some songs, but not all of them. But the best parts of this product is that it is very comfortable, very relaxed and keeps your ears warm...with the power of music, that is. :D
I ordered this flash as a birthday present for my husband. He has a Panasonic FZ30 digital camera and it has a hot shoe for a flash. The 018ST worked with the FZ30, but it didn't offer anything over the built-in flash. The flash head does not swivel or rotate. Supposedly you could use the flash away from the camera and it would fire when the camera's flash went off. We found that it would fire less than 10% of the time in that manner.We returned the flash and bought a Sunpak 383. It works very well with the FZ30 and the flash head swivels and rotates, allowuing the flash to be bounced off the ceiling or a side wall.
Easy to tuck into you brief or carry on and use in hotel rooms or cruise ship cabins to give you enough outlets to charge your devices.
quality isn't that good cant handle the power and speakers pop when in usewouldn't recommend wasting your money on these
Great little cover to protect the player from nicks, scratches & drops. Lightweight & stays in place once it's on. Also, rubber texture helps keep the player in place (car cupholder, clothing pocket) rather than slip around with the smooth metal of the player by itself.
For a $599 laptop, you can't go wrong. After reading all the complaints about Vista, I think it's pretty fast and easy to use (even with the 1GB ram). Laptop seems light for one with a 15.4 display (seems lighter than a hp and dell i have with the same display size). Builtin card reader is a very nice feature. Surprised to find a complete system restore cd included (desktop and laptop manuf's either don't normally include or want to charge you extra for it). Battery life seems to get knocked, but is comparable with other laptops in this price range. Would buy again.
Don't waste you hard earned cash on this if you plan on using it with MS Windows. Windows recognizes the iPod but Apple iTunes does not. After 32 hours of trying to get it to work, I'm giving up. My expience tells me that Apple still doesn't play well with PC's.
I purchased a Technics SADX930 and it failed within 10 uses (each use being the playing of a single DVD movie). I also noticed several audio review websites which have MANY people reporting this unit as running too hot and failing in a very short period of time. I highly recommend against buying this unit.
Canon makes the best cameras out there. They are the way to go. Battery life is awesome. No need to get a second battery. I've taken 400+ pictures with only one charge. I was using the LCD at times. The battery is way better than any other camera I've seen.The camera comes with two manuals. A basic and advanced. You can quickly get going with the basic. Also the camera seems to have way fewer settings than the previous A80 model. This is not the case, using the menu system you can still get to many advanced features, the controls are just minimized to what you are usually doing. Things such as night, flowing streams, shutter speed etc are all accessible through the menus.The stainless steel construction is very nice. I've owned plastic only cameras that just did not hold up as well.
these headphones have great bass and sound quality. . .but bad quality of design. after several weeks, the earphones kept coming off the headband and i've been using tape to secure it in place now. i didn't drop them or throw them around, this just happened from normal wear and taking it in and out of the soft carrying case. plus the cord covering isn't durable since i already have a few nicks and areas where the wires are exposed. if you plan to put your headphones thru alot of use, don't get these.
the item I recived did not work and was in the poorest of shape it was tossed out with the wrapping
OK, I bought on of these subs to put in a tube in my girlfriends car, I got the thing for $30 so my expectations were basically none existent(I have 2 Kicker CVR 10"s on a Fosgate 1500w amp). But went I hooked this thing up to a Visonik 350 watt amp I was impressed, it have a very clean bass and the hits were solid at moderate volume the sound quality was nearly as good as my Kickers(That cost like 4 times as much each).that probably is the best in its price range. No one thought it was one 8 in a tube.Conclusion- Im not gonna lie to you and say its a 5 star sub. But really I've heard several cheap subs, and you're NOT gonna get one until you step up and pay nearly $100 each or more. BUT, The Lanzar MAX8 has a very good quality sound that is probably the best in its price range. Most likely do to the quad layer voice coil. Great for wanting to round off a system if your on a budget. But dont be expecting to be rattling the guy beside you's windows with one of these. Buyers be aware that even thought this is a 4 layer VC sub, you wire it as a SVC sub.
There is quite a bit of controversy out there on Monster. I really don't want to dive into it but if you feel its over priced, I suggest you google the difference between Monster digital cables(HDMI, Optical, etc) and Monster analog cables, such as this RCA cable.I'm only an audio enthusiast but I worked in Radio Shack back in the day when it was still Radio Shack. If your going to tell me some razor thin, high gauge RCA cable is going to not only save me money but sound just as good as the Monster. Then I wish you the best with your sound setup but your missing out.Shielding matters quite a lot when it comes to analog cables and this cable doesn't disappoint. I also like the fact its about 70% off the regular price if purchased from Amazon. I purchased these for my father in law who saw an instant improvement in sound quality for his HT. I did give the product 1 star off as it does have the infamous, super tight connectors. I understand why Monster wants to do it but they should develop an easier method of twisting and pulling to get them off.
I find the system to be quite nice for the money. However, there are only two sound inputs for aux equipment, and no video in inputs for game counsols. It does have a HDMI port though. I find the sound to be clear, and ample for the size of my room, about 19x19. I like the iPod/GoGear dock, although, when the system is in standby it doesn't charge the iPod. I will charge the iPod though when the system is on. All in all, I like the system and am happy with my purchase.
if you like music this is a good headset but if you buy watch out case the calbe is to big and long.
I'm a big lover of music and I find the best speakers set for me.The sub is so powerful!!!!A big 8 inch driver.I can't beleive that it's only 20 WATTS...I can listen my music all over my house.For about 50 $$$ you have the best 2.1 speaker system.Go with this you'll not be disapointed,Believe me..
No luck... I tried vainly to get the Linksys WPC11 Wireless Network PC Card to work in my Sony Vaio with XP Pro. The USB wireless works great, but I was unable to get this one to work. Plus... it seemed to create problems with the laptop, with it booting to a point and then crashing (unusual since I've had XP) each time. Others have stated it works, and more power to them. I'm a relative novice, but did follow the directions carefully and had previously successfully installed the Linksys access point and router on my Win98 desktop (on my DSL line) and the wireless USB unit on my Sony laptop and all works great.
At half the price of the Sony, this armband is well worth it. For the average runner, you really don't need anything more complicated. I get good reception and although the earphones take some getting used to, they're pretty secure.
The HDMI cable arrived promptly. The product is good quality, and it's an unbeatable price. I highly recommend this service from SF Planet.
I don't have one, but it must be cool cuz it's a camera!
Great price for superber guality. Much higher retail for same item in Canada, so from the dollar valu, for me it was a 60% savings of $100+.
I bought this item thanks to a recommendation from the Amazon site after my flash purchase (Canon 430EX). I am quite pleased with it. It 'softens' what would otherwise be very contrasty shots. I find that it is sometimes necessary to compensate for the reduction in direct light on more distant subjects with the flash and or the exposure (with auto exposure settings on the camera).
I have been buying Maxell CD-R Music 80min/700MB CDs from Amazon for a few years now. The price is very reasonable and shipment is excellent ! I am a radio personality at an all-volunteer community supported low power FM public radio station in Three Oaks, Michigan. I rely on Maxell CDs for many professional reasons at the station. Besides, the "Box Stores" do not readily carry this item ! I will keep purchasing Maxell from Amazon !
First, the good: Large, bright and crisp display. I like how it's easy to toggle between 3D and Track Up views, and easy to toggle Night Mode on/off. The lifetime free traffic data is a good bonus. But...It's a good thing that it's easy to toggle Night Mode because this unit does not do so automatically (like a Garmin does). The bright screen is too bright at night, the backlighting doesn't dim enough, it's actually bright enough even with the light all the way down as far as it will go to ruin my night vision. I had to velcro a photographic lighting gel over it to reduce the brightness to where it was usable at night. The touch screen pretty much requires the use of a stylus, because when using a finger, it gets "confused" as to where I'm poking it, which causes something other than what I'm poking to be selected.The "Reality View" is useless. Aside from the fact that it's in no way "real", it's a static image meaning when it's on, it's not showing you where you are.For a wide screen display, it should be putting more of the secondary info bits on the sides, not along the top or bottom where it obscures or compresses the map almost to the point of unusability.The info bit that shows you your current speed is way to small to be usable.It stores all of its map data on an SD card, which contributes to the overall slowness of the thing to load and calculate routes.You can store addresses/favorites, but not any database of custom POIs.The built-in POI database is impossible to use, partly because of the overall slowness of the unit in reading and searching its data, and partly because its organization appears to be random. I eventually gave up trying to find any stores with it, instead using Google Maps to locate a store address and then manually entering the address into the Navigon.And, the final fatal flaw: Bad routing. It has the same map data as Garmin, Google, Magellin, and others (NavTeq), but their routing alogrythms are junk. The final straw for me was when it routed me to turn right out of my driveway, go a mile up the road, cloverleaf around the highway and come back down my street PAST MY HOME, and keep going, when it could have routed me to just turn left out of my driveway.Get a Garmin. You'll pay more for it, but you'll be happier with the better product.
It's a pretty good mic. I have an AC in my room and the mic doesn't do much to suppress it, but it works well for the price paid.
After reading Ms. Tartt's first novel, I eagerly awaiting this book that was a very long time in coming. I have not been disappointed. The story of 12-year old Harriet's search for the killer of her brother, Robin (a murder that happened when Harriet was only 6 weeks old) is richly presented, with so many wonderfully drawn characters. I, too, laughed till I almost cried and the snake scene. And even though the Ratliff brothers are truly American gothic-deliverance sorts, the author even made one feel a sort of pity for them. Grandmother "Gum" was just awful. The sense that these people were constantly told by her not to be above themselves, that her daddy used to say that he couldn't imagine why a grown man would sit down with a book, that a college scholarship was just a setup for a downfall and humiliation. . . this was a manipulative, evil woman. And the descriptions of her grandsons, flying very high on amphetamines is both sad, awful, and very, very funny. I wanted Danny to escape, somehow, to something better. (I am assuming, too, that he was the "little friend" of Robin.) And poor Eugene, who found "salvation" was just so pathetically unable to be a preacher. I did not care for Harriet, as a person. I don't like people who behave like her. But the character, and that of Hely, her friend, was well described. I loved Harriet's grandmother and aunts. Perfect almost to stereotypic little old southern ladies, yet it didn't feel like a cliche at all.At any rate, this novel was truly absorbing, and I loved it. More, please, Ms. Tartt!
It appears to be overbuilt. Nice specs and extremely good noise filtration. Many appliances send a lot of dirty electrical noise into your circuits. For most this is not a problem but for those who have powerline products or home automation systems that use your home wiring this is a real plus. It actually saves money in that you do not have to put expensive noise filters on each appliance. Inside it is well built as I have lookedat it.
Toshiba makes two nearly identical 26 inch LCD TV/DVD player combos. The 26LV67 and 26LV47. The 67 model lists for $50 more, and as far as I can tell the only difference is that the spec sheet for the 67 lists "CineSpeed" as a feature, which means that the response time is below 8ms, while the 47 model does not list this feature, which would suggest that the response time is slower. However, in reviewing the spec sheets for all of the Toshiba models, it did not look like they had been created by the same person at the same time, so this may have been an oversight.I wanted the best TV I could get, so I went for the 67. It was very difficult to locate, but Amazon had it through a retailer called ANTOnline. I went ahead and ordered, but what I got was the 47 model. It was only a few days before Christmas at that point and the TV was a gift for my wife, so I was not going to return it. Also, the box carried a big CineSpeed logo on it, so now I was really confused. I called Toshiba directly, but their CSR had no more information than I did about what might be the difference between these two model numbers. I am still confused and would be fascinated if somebody could explain to me why Toshiba makes two units that are so similar that even their own reps can't figure out the difference.Anyway, I hooked the TV up on Christmas day and everything worked great. I screwed the coaxial cable in from the cable company, plugged it in, and it looked beautiful. I scanned for stations and it found a few I had never seen before, including a couple of HD channels coming over the airwaves. DVDs look absolutely gorgeous. It is also very easy to scroll between screen modes if you want to change how the TV handles 4:3 signals. There is a mode that lets you take a 4:3 signal that is letterboxed and have the picture fill the entire screen with no black around the edges. I am very satisfied with the TV.Also, ANTOnline was pretty good about the error. They responded within a few hours to my e-mail and at my request refunded me the difference between their price for the two models, which was about $17. I would not bother calling their telephone number though, as all they do is tell you to send an e-mail.Finally, I'd like to mention that my research led me to the conclusion that Toshiba has the best LCD TVs out there with the possible exception of Sony. However, in the past ten years I have purchased a high-end VHS deck, a portable DVD player and a mini DV camcorder from Sony and all have broken within 12-18 months. Having gone 0 for 3 with Sony in the past, I did not even consider Sony for this purchase.
These are the only DVD's I EVER use! They burn/copy/rewrite with no errors or issues ever and work on ANYTHING! They work on our computers, DVD players, Playstation3, car DVD players... Definitely recommend for ANY project or backups.
Listen I'm telling you that I don't recommend this TV because I have Cablevision and its hard to navigate through channels. I'm not really saying its unsharp but it is sharp (which I'm saying is that I like LCD Plasma HDTV better because it is the right sight for my eyes and I can't see without glasses). Even my Dad will say that this TV is garbage and he plans to get a new LCD Plasma HDTV. Sony knows better than this and it ain't stupid. This doesn't meet the standards as it should be. Period.
I have a Nikon D40 with 18-55 and 55-200 lenses. I bought this case and the larger Op/Tech D-SLR midsize-zoom case. I wanted a really snug fit with either lens, and kept this smaller version. It fits great the the 18-55 zoom. It is very snug with the 55-200 zoom, and takes a little tugging to snap it shut. I doubt any longer lens would fit this case.Love the product! Good basic protection. Just figure out what you want and what your needs are.I had been thinking of buying a nice camera sling/backpack, but decided to buy this case and a LowePro lens pouch instead. This combination gave me a lot of flexibility on what to take with me on hikes. I could carry the longer lens on my belt, or toss it in a backpack depending on how long I was out. Having the Op/Tech case gave that extra protection I wanted for the camera in my luggage, the seat of my car, and kept the mist/snow off my camera while hiking.
Bottom line, unacceptable for me, although it might possibly work in your car. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and I drive a Mercedes E class. I also tried this unit in a friend's Nissan Sentra with identical results to those reported here.This unit is, in essence, a tiny FM radio station that uses the connecting wire for the unit as the FM transmission antenna. In theory, this mini station transmits from inside your car to your car's FM antenna where the signal is picked up and listened to on your car's radio like any other radio station. This unit allows you to transmit on the frequencies 88.1 MHz through 88.7 MHz inclusive and 107.1 MHz through 107.7 MHz inclusive. In my area at least half of these frequencies are "blank" which I define as tuning to the frequency and receiving only white noise and no trace of a signal from any station.I hooked up the unit, which was easy, and leaving out a lot of experimentation, I got no meaningful reception in the 88.x MHz range. I tried the upper reaches of the band in the 107.x MHz range and got the unit to work as well as it would work at 107.5 MHz.I distinguish between two problems: the quality of the FM transmission, and the sound quality once the signal is received by the car's radio. For my car, the FM transmission is simply unworkable. There is a constant, obtrusive, background noise which I would describe as white noise; this noise can be lessened by moving the unit around but not eliminated to the point that it is not obtrusive. The general effect was as if listening to a distant FM station where the signal is starting to fade out to the point that background noise is coming through and interfering with the sound. I tried a number of different placements of the unit all over the car. There were moments - but only moments - where the unit worked flawlessly. In a way those few moments only made the overall effect more frustrating since they seemed to indicate that this technology could work but it wasn't working for me.The sound quality, apart from the background noise, was quite good, at least as good as an FM transmission. Fussy as I am about sound, I found the sound quality - as separate from the noisy transmission - to be perfectly fine and as good as any other in-car sound source. This is one of those really frustrating situations where we all want to buy this product if only it would work.How do we reconcile the differing reviews of these products - some of which are downright laudatory and some, like mine, highly critical? I think the difference must relate to the individual auto's FM system. In different cars the antenna will be in different locations relative to the placement of the unit; further, the FM signal shielding provided by the car's metal frame will vary according to the car's construction and the relative location of the car's antenna. Also, specifications like noise rejection and signal strength sensitivity will vary depending on the type and quality of the radio provided in various makes of car. So, my suggestion would be: 1) reviewers state the make and year of your car to create an information resource; 2) find a way to try this thing out before you buy it: if it works in your car, and it probably won't, you will be happy.
The Tripp Lite TR-6 6 outlet surge protector was replacement for same model that burned up. I am satisfied with replacement unit. I am satisfied with my purchase from Amazon.com...
This is a defective product! I soon as I plugged it into my car, the tip broke!Do NOT buy this product.
This Polariod 19" LCD TV worked great for approximately three months and then the screen suddenly stopped working after it is on for about 30-minutes. When it worked the picture was great and it had decent sound, which makes it that much more disappointing that it failed so quickly.Normally I would go into greater detail about the TV's features and overall performance, but it just doesn't warrant that much effort. Do yourself a favor and look at the large majority of negative reviews on this lemon before you consider buying it.Not Recommended!CFH
This product isnt a must but i must say it is very beneficial to the user. Helps protect lens from scratches and damage. It also increases the quality of your photo by blocking out unwanted glares from the sun or lighting..
Well, picked up my modem today. Plugged it in and was searching for my customer papers. I even went and got my headset phone ready to settle in for a long haul. But as I had just navigated the phone menu to get a rep, my modem status went green with activity. I was able to ping, surf, whatever. Even checked my bandwidth with a 2-wire check and it came back at 141k. Told the girl on the phone that it provisioned itself and gave her the MAC address anyway just in case they realize that the modem was provisioned and allowed on the network without them even allowing it in their BOOTP tables. :) Total time from plugging in to on the net, approx 15 minutes.Happy customer here in Pittsburgh with ATTBI. Definate good deal.
I bought this camera a month ago, and I am very happy with it. Those that are not satisfied is probably because they were expecting a high-end camera for 40 bucks which does not make any sense.Problems of the camera: 1) No flash. It will NOT take pictures unless it is very clear. This poses some problems for those that want to take a lot of indoor pictures. 2) Batteries run out very fast (Solution: buy rechargable batteries, and make sure to turn the camera off everytime you use it). 3) Picture quality: pictures are not perfect, but the software can help you with that (EDIT option). Ideal if you only want to take pictures to put them in the web, and then print them by a professional service (I put them on yahoo photos, then order a print for 1 dollar, and it was of farily good quality). Good things about the camera: 1) Price. You will need to pay at least $... to get a better camera, but if you have that money, go for it. 2) Portability. I took it to a ski trip, no problems, it did not break, and it was not a hazzle to carry it around. 3) It serves as webcam also, and it delivers 'movies' of superior quality. 4) It is a cool gadget to have. 5) Price Price Price.
This lens is large (bulky) but is the only telephoto suitable for fast action at this price point. The image quality is superb. The best part is AF responsiveness and better performance in lower light situations. Compared, the 55-200mm is much lighter and works nearly as well in day light (preferably direct sun light) with excellent IQ. The 55-300mm covers a more useful range, and IQ is on par in day light. However, its AF is much weaker/slower in comparison.In short, if you don't mind a little bulk and around $200 in cost premium over the other Nikkor in its class, this is the lens to get for your telephoto, nature and fast action shots without breaking into $1000 mark.
I would have to say this player is like an old fashioned audio electronics. It is shaped like a old recorder, it has the strange toggles and such, its quite an interesting player to look at. The performance is also amazing.If you have ever used a minidisc player by sony, you will know how to use this device, it has a very similar interface. The menu options, the group options, and they have color coded backlighting too (green for group and blue for other). There are two EQ custom 'profiles' that you can set - or + treble or bass, there are a ton of unique options such as their AVLS (automatic volume limiter system) and their preset volume settings (low, med, hi presets for easy volume changing instead of hitting the + or - buttons continually), 3 display modes (show track number and time, show track name and album, show track information), a ton of repeat options (repeat group, repeat group shuffled, shuffle all albums, play A-B repeat, play sentance repeat) and even setting how many times they repeat with a count option. The audio quality beats 9 other mp3 players that I have tested this past month and the usability is easy enough that I can stick my hand in my pocket and change volume, album, track, the eq (none, 1 profile, or 2 profile), and some simpler options without looking at the player. This is also one of the only players that will show you the time and date. There is a resume feature that works incredibly quick.. you interrupt the song by hitting pause, and the player will shut off in seconds, but low and behold - as soon as you press the play button a half a second or less later the music will resume from where you left off.Now for the problems! Sonicstage isn't a super friendly piece of software but since I have a huge cd collection, its easy for me to convert songs to their ATRAC3PLUS (64kbps) and they sound great. You can also install mp3 software (installs onto the flash memory thats strangely devided into two drives) and place mp3s with drag+drop but some mp3s arn't good enough for the program to recognize and it wont allow them to be added. I also found the mp3 software annoying to create groups, its not a 'edit group name, make new group name' sorta easy software, it just makes the groups as 'group 1' etc and their sonicstage audio files are priority so you have to search for the mp3s. For huge mp3 collectors or purchasers from online stores like itunes, this would be annoying. I dont have these problems because I buy music in cd form. Good for me, yeah. No FM radio, no recorder, no encoding like the creative muvo, but its how mp3 players should have been a few years ago, and it is great. Its too bad the new players are all turning into feature friendly circus freaks, these old simple types are rare.Highly recommended for people who like a simple interface, good sound, and who dont mind having a 2.5 oz player in their pocket the size of a keyholder.
I got this product mainly because I needed an alarm clock that could play the music from my iPod and I am very satisfied. This alarm clock has two different slots to set times for alarms, which is great for me, because I tend to wake up at two different times (depending on the day) during the week. That way I just set "alarm 1" or "alarm 2" and I don't have to waste time resetting the time for the alarm every day. You can set the alarms to either the radio, the iPod, or an alarm buzz. It also comes with a remote control, so I can control it from anywhere in my room. It has a snooze censor that detects a different temperature other than the room temperature and will automatically snooze. That means you can usually just wave your hand in front of it and it'll snooze the alarm. I found it's a bit sensitive, though. If I happen to have my fan facing that general direction, the alarm will barely go off, it just snoozes almost automatically. I prefer using the button on the remote. The speakers are pretty good, considering their size. Also, it automatically sets itself for Daylight Savings Time, so you don't have to worry about changing it yourself.It does have a few negatives that I will point out. First of all, it has a function that allows you to control the brightness of the clock display, but even in the dimmest setting, it's still pretty bright. It bothered me in the beginning, but I got used to it quickly. Also, recently, the lower horizontal bar on the number 3 has completely blacked out. It shows up for the 8, the 0, and the 2, but not the 3 or the 9. I have no idea why it does that. It just started doing it a few weeks ago. Again, not something that *really* bothers me, it's just a little bit annoying. Finally-- and this is just a con for me, it might not bother someone else-- when you dock the iPod on it, it charges it automatically. I usually prefer to let the battery drain almost completely before charging it, but I can't really control that on this clock radio. Other people do like that, and I haven't found a clock radio that doesn't charge it when it's docked, so that's really out of my control.Overall, I think the good outweighs the bad and I would definately recommend this product to someone else. I like having an alarm clock and I like being able to wake up to my own iPod music every morning.*** UPDATE 3/16/2012 ***It's been 6 years and I'm actually still using this thing. The buttons are mostly shot, but the censor feature still works, as does the remote. I don't even have an iPod anymore (mine broke after about a year and, being the second one that broke within such a short period of time, I decided to move on to other brands), but I still use it for the radio function. Honestly, I still find the lowest brightness setting way too bright, but I'm used to it. However, other people who have used my room in the past have complained about it being too bright and either unplugged it or turned it away. I'm thinking that, due to the fact that I no longer need the iPod feature, and that the buttons barely work, it's probably time to move on to a different beside clock. Regardless, I just wanted to let people know that its basic features still work!
a totally awesome machine!
I was given this to take a Spanish Course. There is not much flexibility in the headset, so I found it cramped my large head and tended to give me a headache. It is designed to be only used on the left ear which I found a drawback since my hearing in the right is better. Even when I listed through my right ear I found the sound quality lacking. Am looking for a more comfortable better quality unit.
Everything is OK now. Of course, if you want some more utilities, buy the expensive item
Like most other photo printers, the 1280 uses a lot of ink to print photos. However it doesn't have separate ink tanks, as seen in competitor models. The problem is, if one color runs out before the others do, you're required to change the entire tank. And if you go for long periods without printing photos, the printer heads require cleaning. The ink tends to clog in the nozzles. In general, the Epson Stylus 1280 is a fully capable printer that offers larger format printing -- especially nice for printing on 12x12 scrapbooking pages! But it is best suited for those who require photo printing on a regular basis.
A tremendous value for a CHILLER pad. The four USB 2.0 ports, however, didn't last more than a couple weeks.
I purchased these for my boyfriend when he moved in. I already had a Kenwood system, but wasn't using it for surround sound and these speakers have their own stands which always look nice. The Bose speakers are small but without a place to set them, you can't take full advantage of the sound quality. These stands are at a great height and actually work quite well with my other speaker stands. My only other concern was my dog's tail and a mischievous cat. I was kind of worried that they may knock over the speakers but my worries weren't even close to valid. The bases are VERY heavy and solid and the speaker rods are firmly attached. All I have to say is MONEY WELL SPENT! Just an FYI the Bose system is an original 3 2 1 system with the rectangular speakers and they work great with them.
I bought this backpack with the idea of getting "everything" in one small, compact design. Actually, the interior design is quite good and accomodated my Canon 5D with telephoto quite well. Lowepro makes good packs, there is no doubt. However, if you happen to be a medium to larger size person, the micro trekker 200 may be a bit small. I did feel it immediately acrosss my chest, even after adjusting straps, etc. I just could not imagine taking this backpack on a hiking trip. Lowepro makes also a mini version, but compared the size chart and was not convinced it would be much different. I have ordered a Tamrac Adventure 7 Model 5547 (not yet received), which is probably more what I need, and priced very similar to these smaller-size Lowepro's.
I really like this product. It works just fine and is much cheaper than the other brands.
I had an old serial Wacom Pen Partners table, and decided to get this tablet primarily because it had a USB connector. The tablet itself is same as the Pen Partners table, and also includes the plastic overlay so you can trace small paper drawings.The pen holder is detachable if you don't care to have it attached to the tablet. The included mouse is a basic cordless mouse, but you can use your "normal" mouse without disconnecting/reconnecting anything. The Wacom "control panel" allows you to change both mouse and pen settings such as mapping speed, tablet positioning, finger wheel properties, eraser feel, double-click and pop-up menu settings.The tablet comes with two CD's. One CD is for the tablet drivers and the "control panel". Included drivers are Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP drivers and OS 8.5, 9 drivers. I installed the tablet on XP which was truly pain free. The other CD includes Photoshop LE and Painter Classic.The only thing I did not like about the package is that it does not come with any additional nibs (the plastic piece that makes contact with the drawing pad). ...Other than that the tablet is excellent.
This is my first DVD recorder, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I expected more. It is very slow to recognise the blank DVD disk when inserted or at start up. The remote seems confusing as the functions don't seem to be there, you have to pick a catagory of what you want to do and then walk through till you get to the desired function, then there doesn't seem to be an easy out. Also, after finalizing the disk, it still wouldn't play on my other DVD players or PC, which was very disappointing. Not thrilled with this, but it does do the job.
I've had two of these, the first in black cover was stolen and replaced by a new special edition with red leather cover. As point and shoots go it was the best of them in combining size and capability, plus the invaluable override.Why am I reviewing this seven years since I acquired a CM. Because for its type, it's never been surpassed. The lens exceeded any zoom in performance, producing crisp, very sharp and high contrast images, just brilliant to look at. While you might miss the flexibility of the zoom, the focal length was the most usable of primes.I owned other Leicas, M classes and LTM, at the time and still do. The CM had the solid jewel quality of the LTMs and the optical finder that is so often missing from today's digital miniatures. And it was a full 35 mm -- while most digital cameras including DSLRs are from smaller to much smaller. The Point and Shoot digitals use minuscule sensors that are okay for fairly large prints. But day in and day out a properly exposed and shot CM image would go as large as any other 35 image. I would generally prefer to use the M series for film, but it didn't stash easily in a coat pocket.Now I could live with the same size digital package as the CM with the full frame, pixels to fit the frame, a 40mm prime lens and a couple of whizz bangs to take advantage of digital qualities. Manual overrides as well.
I really wish this product had been better designed because I loved the fact that it's a tablet style and it's a lot easier to hold and watch, especially when you are sitting in tight spots like a bus or plane, and space is at a premium.Alas, my unit had several problems and I decided to return it. The biggest problem was that after about 3 days of use, the screen went blank on me when I turned it on. I had to fiddle with the battery pack and plug it into the A/C adaptor to get the screen picture to come back on. A few days later, it happened again, and then again.The other big problem was that it really didn't like playing DVDs that I burned myself. It played regular store DVDs well, but when I played my own burned DVDs, whether it was DVD+R or DVD-R, the player's picture would constantly freeze. It just couldn't handle the slightest imperfections on the disc, and since home-burned DVDs aren't burned in the same fashion as commercial DVDs, this player was just too sensitive to successfully playback home burned DVDs.The final concern was the fact that it didn't come with any kind of case, and there is no way to protect the screen while transporting it. I was very concerned that over time, the screen would get scratched and damaged. You would seriously need to consider buying a 3rd party case for this unit.Design-wise, the tablet style is a great idea and I hope that more manufacturers start making tablet style units in the future.
This is the best wireless notebook mouse EVER! It is easy to install and use. I have tried other versions and manufacturers and they clearly lacked the substance and performance that this mouse offers. I am not a very technical person, but I am sure the novice and expert alike would not be disappointed with this product. I am very impressed!
The picture shows a cable with individual SC connectors, I don't know what the connector is called that I received, but it is not as the picture depicts...
i bought this so i can watch tv from the other side of the room. great idea. but some headsets dont work with it.. would have returned it but for the price ill keep it. you get what u pay for!
A quick gripe about a great product. I purchased this drive in April and installed it myself in about 3 minutes. Not a single problem ever.It writes at up to 12X on even the cheapest blank CDs. A fantastic drive at a fantastic price. I'd give it a 5 out of 5 except that the rebate from Cendyne was supposed to arrive in 6-8 weeks- ha. Appparently the rebate is handled by a third party that is uninterested in customer satisfaction. They do not answer emails or phone calls. So keep that in mind - but it's still steal when it is on sale (7-27-2001 it's 50% off - WOW). ...
I've had this product for 5+ years now and still works perfectly. Haven't had a printer last this long, very happy with my purchase.
The cable coupler works fine,the only prblem I seen with the two that I ordered is the heatshrink tubing is just tad longer,but you're still able to make a good connection.
In what we can collectively call "the good ol' days" of computing we had computers that were Spartan, utilitarian beige boxes and monitors that were glorified beige or grey TVs. Even many latter day PC LCD monitors have no frills cases that merely get the job done.This HP monitor, however, gets it done in unparalleled style. Rare is the computer component that makes me want to stare at it for hours drooling, but this HP LCD has definitely tempted me. It is absurdly gorgeous. Nothing inflates your consumer pride like being able to see your reflection in a 20 inch widescreen monitor. The case is beautiful, the screen is truly spacious and expansive, the power indicator is alluringly subtle in the upper right hand corner, visible but not intrusive at all. It is evocative of the understated beauty that is the entirety of this monitor.Oh right, how does it actually *display*...Words can't describe(In the good way, of course). This monitor (which did come with a DVI cable, I bought it brand new) displayed beautifully right out of the box with *no* adjustment whatsoever, nor even bothering to use the (in my opinion superfluous) install CD. Without even touching the menu at all, it was crisp, colourful, sharp and completely gorgeous- no dead pixels or anything of that sort, either. I upgraded to this model from a 17" Dell flatscreen which had served me well without incident- but I felt a new monitor was in order for a new computer I just purchased, and I had some spare change.Speaking of spare change this really feels like a bargain at 250- For under 300 dollars you are getting a *high* quality piece of equipment that can score perfect marks in form and function, and looks decidedly up-market. At maximum resolution (16x10) this monitor offers a valley of space and real breathing room that'll wow even those who use 12x10 on a normal aspect ratio monitor. As a gamer this monitor is an even grander boon. World of Warcraft never looked so good, I have to say. This monitor gives your games an even more cinematic feel, all I would recommend is that you have a good graphics card to back this beauty up if you intend to game. With my 512 MB video RAM I noticed a slight decrease in framerate in WoW when I switched from the 17 inch to this. Not damaging at all, I only noticed because WoW has an FPS meter- but it may be noticeable to those with less processing/graphics power.There are some minor downs to this otherwise grand monitor. One, as others have mentioned, is the stand. It does feel pretty weak. Because my desk is fairly solid, typing doesn't really cause the monitor to jiggle, but even stroking it to wipe away dust makes it move more than it should. It also swivels too easily. But so long as your desk is solid and you don't have an unnatural desire to touch your monitor a bunch (something you *could* be forgiven for with this model) you won't notice it.This monitor has been gorgeous, especially with the DVI cable. Truly worth every last cent. I had previously tried to upgrade to a 19 inch widescreen from I-Inc... waste of 150 dollars, required lots of calibration to produce an *okay* image. I gave it as a gift to my father though. If you're used to high (12x10) resolution and want a widescreen, go for 20 inches or more. 1440x900 likely won't cut it for you- I learned that the hard way. When you do and you choose this monitor- it's worth every cent for the beauty this screen offers in both its casing and its display. 5 stars easily.I can say safely that the 20 inch model is tremendous. If you want to spend less than 300 I would argue the 22 inch definitely isn't worth the extra hundred dollars. You'll get bragging rights, an inflated ego, you name it, with this 20 inch alone. It is *big*.Finally, shipping was great. 10 dollars for One Day Shipping for me- though it shipped from Pennsylvania and that might have contributed, certainly. Still, check out your shipping options. Unless you live in Alaska you may be pleasantly surprised. If you want a 20 inch: Get this.
I Bought these speakers on sale at Best buy for only $72.99 about a year ago and let me tell you they are AMAZING. I play the hell out of these speakers. I play them at about 75% volume (which is Loud enough to hear clearly throughout the whole house and outside) regularly. They soud even better then the day I got them. Clear as day and the bass is at a perfect level. By just hearing these speakers they should be at least $200. My friends and family do not believe me when i tell them the whole system was 75 bucks because it beats the crap out of thier $300 surround sound system.
I purchased this to replace my "Skullcandy Skullcrushers" headphones.Skullcandy SCS-SCBP3.5 Skullcrushers Subwoofer Stereo Headphones (Black Pinstripe)There are nothing wrong with the Skullcrushers but they require one AA battery to power the bass driver in the headphones and there is an on/off switch. This isn't a big deal but I sometimes forget to turn them off, which ends up draining the battery. So I end up having to listen to the headphones with NO bass at all, until I remember to get batteries. I don't have batteries readily available when I'm at work.So I got these Sony headphones thinking I won't need to bother with the battery issues anymore. Reviews described these headphones as having good sounds and decent bass. And it looked like closed back headphones so it would hold in sound.Well, I think the sound is great. I'm no audiophile, just an average person that listens to a lot of music when I'm at work. The headphones are also very comfortable. The Skullcrushers tend to press against your head (hence the name) and not very comfortable to wear for long periods of time.My only complaint with this is that it leaks sounds. For me, this was not acceptable. I work in a bullpen type of setup, so its important for me to keep my music to myself.I'm not sure if the headphones were built to be sound isolating so I don't want to ding it for that. The description didn't say if they were or they weren't. But I do think the item description should be more clear in regards to this issue. Not just for these headphones but headphones in general.Review for these Sony HeadphonesPros:Good soundVomfortable to wearCons:Leaks too much soundFor comparison....Review for my SkullcrushersPros:Good soundGood bassGood sound isolationCons:Can be uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time.Requires 1 AA battery to operate and to provide bass. (this is a con since you always will need a battery on-hand)
Hauppage does not support closed captions. If you want to have closed captions, get ATI products.
Mine came with the Intellipoint 5.2 CD, which does NOT include the true Screen-Magnifier - version 5.5 is a free download. The magnifier is GREAT, especially the ingenious interface for adjusting it without a properties-dialog !Being used to the standard ergonomics, I chose this older model on-purpose, and indeed it fits my hand perfectly. The middle-button takes heavy pressure, WAY beyond the accidental-click-point, but I am getting used to that.30 July - A pop-up appears advising me to replace my personally-supplied two AA NiMH's after about 6 weeks - being my "Work Mouse" the usage is way on the high side, still this indicates I think that you DO want to use rechargeables.
At first, I thought these were perfect, but after using them for several hours straight - exploring & downloading at the store - I found that they (and my glasses) really started to hurt. Just start with 30 minutes, adjust your glasses periodically, and work up, and you'll get used to them. For the price, you just can't beat these (earbuds never stay in my ears, so this is the cheap answer), but I'm still looking for perfection for "at home" listening.
This switch is mounted in a communications closet and performs perfectly. This is the second ProSafe switch I have purchased in three years. The first one is still in service, working perfectly and never having any problems.I would definitely buy this line out switch again.
This bag exceeded expectations. I read that it was too big to fit under a seat or fit in an overhead - that is not true at all. It fit fine. I will say that it can hold ALOT. It has compartments for everything and then there are more. Very happy I bought this.
With this chip, my Stylus 400 takes about 16 seconds to turn on - either to take pictures or to view the chip. Even with the so-called high speed read/write. I take a lot of pictures on the go, and prefer the shorter setup time of the smaller chips.
WRE54G is indeed a great product... it actually provides you an extension of your wireless-G network without the need of any wire, and with this I mean you won't have to use wires even through the setup process, in fact you can't. So keep in mind this process must be performed from a laptop/desktop connected to your network by a wireless card.In my particular case I'm using the WRE54G to expand the range of my WRT310N router, this can be done and works very well by using the Only-G protocol.So here are some Pros and Cons:Pros----+ The WRE54G antenna (used to get connected to a router) is stronger than those commonly installed in other devices like laptops, so this means you can place the WRE54G even farther from your router than the point where your laptops and other devices could be connect.+ It comes with two different power plates (with and without cable), wich gives you the facility to choose where and how to install it.+ WRE54G offers high strenght signal specially compared to it's small size.+ You won't need wires at all.+ Supports WPA and WEP security.Cons----+ Linksys devices setup process isn't always as easy or as automatic as they say. Well, this one ain't the exception. Had to configure it manually through a web browser using its default IP address (192.168.1.240) and password (admin). Neither auto-config button nor CDs Setup Wizard worked for me.+ I had MAC filtering configured in my router, however every device connected through the Expander is presented like only one MAC to the router (WRE54G's MAC). So access can't be restricted this way any more.Hope this helps.
Let me start out by saying this is the most comfortable mouse I've ever used.But as other reviewers have said, the left button gives out after a certain period of time (anywhere from 6 to 18 months). I'm on my third one, and luckily Microsoft has been very nice about issuing free replacements... the latest one was a few months out of warrantee, but they sent it to me anyway, saying this would be my last free replacement.Of course, recently, like clockwork, my left mouse button has started to become less and less responsive. I'm going to call Microsoft up on Monday and see if they can do anything for me, but if not, I'm going to have to look elsewhere... probably Logitech. Their MX 400 mouse seems to have a similar design, so I'll try out that one.It's really a shame that Microsoft can't simply correct the problem with this mouse.Update 12/2/07: I called Microsoft, and they said they would, in fact, send me another one at no cost. I have to give them credit for their customer service, especially since my original purchase is well out of warrantee.In the meantime, since the replacement is on backorder, I did purchase the Logitech MX 400, which does feel similar to the Microsoft Mouse, and according to the Amazon review of that mouse, does not seem to be plagued with the reliability issues of this one. I'd urge you to check that one out.Update 1/21/08: Same problem AGAIN--this time after only a month and a half! But again Microsoft has agreed to issue a free replacement. Also after using the Logitech MX 400 quite a bit, I like the Microsoft Mouse more. The Logitech is nice, but the Microsoft feels more comfortable and more substantial in your hand.
These speakers provide everything I need and nothing I don't as a dorm-dwelling music lover. In other words, they are easy to set up and use, provide rich and full sound with minimal tweaking, and can fill a small to medium-sized room easily. Many of my hallmates have much more expensive speaker setups; the output and sound quality of these Logitechs are both just as good as anything else on my floor. The sub is particularly powerful, but (this is my only gripe about this product) the bass control knob is difficult to access when the sub is under a desk. The sound quality, once again, is balanced and a pleasure to listen to. There's no hiss, hum, or high frequency squeal, either. I'm extremely pleased with this purchase.
simple to install,Linksys EZXS88W EtherFast 10/100 8-Port Workgroup Switchsimple to use. My 4th pice of equipment from Linksys.
Don't make the mistake I did. While the Amazon description is fairly accurate, the description of this drum unit on other sites led me to believe it was a high capacity toner replacement. It is NOT. It is simply the unit in which your toner cartridge sits. It is not a toner cartridge.
It does exactly what I need it to do - sound an alert when someone enters the store and I have the door open.
This sound card is by far the best on the market. I hesitate to even call this product a &quot;sound card&quot; because it is sooo much more!4 usb ports, digital inputs(optical too!), serial port, and much more are included on the external unit in this package. A 4 port hub costs $50 alone and this has it built in.If you are looking for an audio solution for your computer, look no further, the Game Theater XP by Guillemot is the best there is.
Wow, these speakers made my whole PC setup seem new. Music just opens up and sounds thrilling with these Yamahas.Crank 'em up and you'll shake the house (well, a room anyway), but the sound quality is astonishing even at very low volume levels.I don't know how they do it for the price, but believe it-these are fantastic.
I originally ordered a TomTom One over the Garmin Nuvi 350 because it was cheaper, but that was a mistake. It gave me awful directions, and the maps were out of date. One road where I live is about 5 years old, and the TomTom did not have it. Also, the directions were so poor that I would have preferred printing directions from Yahoo instead of using this device.I ended up returning the TomTom and getting the Garmin Nuvi 350, and I am much happier. The Garmin has the road that the TomTom was missing, and the directions are much better.Garmin, most other GPS devices, and web sites like Yahoo all use Navteq maps. These are considered the best. The TomTom uses TeleAtlas, which aren't as good in North America.The Garmin was definitely worth the extra money.
This is a GREAT camera. Great manual features, high-res. You can all read about the good things in the specs. I just wanted to tell you the annoying part: the battery doesn't charge in the camera! You have to take it out and put it in the cradle every time you want to charge it. When you travel, you don't just bring a charger like you would with all other digital cameras. You have to bring the whole cradle with it, otherwise you won't be able to charge.Otherwise I love the camera. It's so compact and so great.
This was given to me as a gift, and I really would have chosen a different brand had I bought it myself. The pictures weren't bad and the camera is easy enough to use, but I've had nothing but problems trying to download the photos from the camera to my computer -- and I work with technology all the time, so it's not like I'm clueless!It doesn't work on a Mac at all, so if you only have a Mac you can't use this camera. It did work on my PC for a little while, but when I had to upgrade my PC, the CD they gave me will not reinstall the camera on my computer. Samsung does not offer any sort of downloadable drivers from their site, which is a real pain. Their customer service is horrible. I spent 45 mins on their live chat and the end result was "plug it into another PC and see if it works." I have no other issues with other CDs, DVDs or removable UBS drives on this PC, so it is definitely the camera.Also, you have to use Samsung's rechargeable batteries. If you travel overseas, you know what a pain it is to have to use plug adapters to recharge batteries. My international adapters don't work half the time, so twice I've been overseas and not able to take pictures because the batteries wore out.In a nutshell, I now have a camera that won't download pictures to my PC, nowhere to go to get the drivers, and I get no where with their customer service. The phone number on the user's manual is actually disconnected. I should have exchanged this for another brand when it was initially given to me.
Hard to find item and it must fit perfectly for tripod to hold equipment in place...and it does! Very sturdy.
I've had this for about 2 years. firs year or so it work ok. It wasn't the fastest but worked until about a year ago, my Mac occasionally does not recognize the device SD cards and I had to unplug/plug several time to get it work.... and now I can't seem to get it work at all. While it won't recognize my Sandisk SD cards, it does recognize Kodak SD cards (came with Kodak Play Sport camcorder). Not sure what's going on.Every Sandisk product that I have purchased has gone bad or have issues. Do they design there product to go bad after certain, or are am I jinxed with their products?
I was a little skeptical getting the "Transcend" instead of the name brand but it works like a charm. Totally worth it.
i've had these headphones for several months and can't be more pleased. they are definitely worth the price. i run four times a week and lift weights five times a week. they never fall out no matter how much i sweat, bounce, or move my head. if you're looking for a good set of headphones these are it!
Awesome product! Fast shipping. Item works perfectly with iPhone 5 although it is a tight fit as others have stated. You do have to exert a little bit more force to get it in but as long as it works...I'm not complaining. The other great thing is that it is more than half the price of the authentic Apple lightning cable! Bought 2 of them but I'll definitely be buying more now. Hopefully they will hold up and outlast the Apple version.
It doesn't work that well with water-based stains or other issues. However, takes off ink and marker stains amazingly well. Even removed some deep Sharpie marker stains from my wood desk! I had tried to remove it with Goo Gone and it didn't work; PEC-12 lifted it right out.
I bought this to try to help take some strain off of my wrist from overuse of a mouse. The product works as advertised. I have no complaints, and it works out of the box with Ubuntu Linux (ver 9.10).
Purchased these for our boat (as they are marine speakers) the quality of these speakers are horrible. Would not recommend to waste your money, unless you dont mind constant static....
The piece arrived quickly and works great. The price was a steal and it has proved useful in getting my audio system to work.
This was an awesome player, before the video output no longer worked (after about 3 weeks). I might have gotten a lemon, but this is not the first report of video output failure on this machine. I am returning it, and again in the market for a multiformat DVD, SVCD, VCD, MP3, etc... player. What a disappointment!
Given the inexpensive price paid I was willing to accept a lower qulaity product, but was pleasantly surprised by the high quality sound of the JVC sterio system.While it looks like little more than a portable boom box, it is our home stereo system and fills the house with a loud, crisp, clear sound equal to much more expensive units.I highly recommend it.
Love this little camera. Video taken outside is outstanding, inside can be a little fuzzy without bright lighting. Zoom is fabulous. The only thing I don't like is the fact that you can only charge the battery while it is mounted to the camera, which defeats the purpose of having multiple batteries if your wanting to have one battery charging while still using the camera with another battery.
This is my second portable music player (don't care about pictures, video, etc). I use mp3 players for music while out on the motorcycle. Important to me are:* ability to load lots of songs* good shuffle (not many repeats)* easy access to controls* good volume to overcome wind and engine noise* good battery life on one charge* ease of loading musicMy previous MP3 player was a Rio Cali with 756 MB ram. It did OK but controls were difficult to access. I'm now running Windows Vista and there's no software to support the Cali. After reading other reviews here, the Samsung T9 seemed worth a try.* ability to load lots of songs - 4 GB is a huge amount of space compared with my old Cali. No need to swap around SD cards or anything. I can listen to it all week long and not get bored with it.* good shuffle (not many repeats) - after about a week of ownership I do find the shuffle feater will play the same song sometimes with only one or two songs in between. With so many songs on the player, it seems this should be a rare event. Not as rare as I hoped.* easy access to controls - I can keep the T9 in my pants pocket and skip songs or change volume while riding. The controls are big enough to feel through the denim but not so sensitive to accidentally trigger. The pause/off is a little inconvenient but it is not an issue.* good volume to overcome wind and engine noise - plenty of volume. I ditched the earphones that came with it and use my old Etymotic ER-6 earphones. There is little distortion at loud volumes.* good battery life on one charge - impressive. It charges quickly and there's enough juice for about 10 hours on the road, maybe more. Not sure how the battery will hold out in the long term. I'm also not sure if or how the battery is replaced in the unit. I have to check the directions again.* ease of loading music - I'm using WMP 11 and the Urge music service. The DRM music is a little inconvenient because of the licensing but WMP does a nice job of loading up the device. I also worked with Media Studio 5. It is a fine program and I can't say WMP has many features over it except that I use WMP all the time so there's no need for Media Studio.In general, I'm very happy with the purchase. It is a nice upgrade from the Rio Cali.
Great price, works well, very little "dead zone" in the center (which drives me NUTS in flight sims) like other joy sticks I've used.Spring is a bit too stiff for me, annoying, and makes me tired after 30min-1hr of game play.Maybe I'm just a wimp though.
I've using it for half a year now. I bought it because I had a m300 for 5 years and it still works fine. I just wanted more pixels.This thing did not disappoint me and with its 5* optical zoom I'm truly satisfied. Also some of the sceneries (documents, cuisine) have been useful for a non-professional like me.The only thing I hate about it is the sound it makes when you're holding it. It sounds like it's gonna take a shot, but it makes me feel its gonna die.
All good stuff!!! I like them all very much...The Robot vac is the BEST!!!!!Hate it that I have to submit required no of words...................
Nice basic VCR. Definitely a good buy in this price range.
JVC recognise on their web site they have manufactured defective GR-D30U Digital Video cameras..mine is one of them..I sent it back for repair when my camera kept telling me to "remove the lens cap"..when their repair center received it they called me wanting $250.00 to repair it. I sent a letter to the president of JVC. Still no satisfaction. DONT EVER BUY A JVC PRODUCT.
Love this. It is just what I wanted. It stays charged for a long time and it has great sound!
I bought this camera and went on Vacation, Took hundreds of shots at a medium pixel setting. The results far exceeded my expectations. The controls were generally easy to understand and worked smoothly, and the large viewing screen at the back was perfect. I would strongly reccomend this camera. Exceptional value!
the screen died and we can't get it to work past 5 minutes. beautiful monitor that i paid way to much for 4 years ago. it should of lasted longer than 4 years. very unhappy
I got these speakers for $15 brand new, the shipping was $15total cost $30- got them off ebay, NO ONE ELSE HAD BIDDEDgot them hooked up to a 600wt kenwood, pushing 100 per channelyou will need to set the rear speakers a little high to get the most out of them, the center speaker is EXCELLENT-I GOT THE MATCHING front speakers the KLH with the swivel heads and a Jenson 12in subwoofer and i paid less than $200 for all 6 speakers, bought a new kenwood 805 for $129- shippingand my system sounds great and i didn't pay a fortune, if are like 99% of most folks , who just want some nice sound when they watch a dvd or movie, this is great, for those who need to spend $1000 for a system go ahead - as Tupac used to say:"I Ain't Mad at you"it took me 3 weeks to find everything i wanted off EBAY and all of it is NEWI LOVE THIS SYSTEM, ESP since it didnt cost me an arm and a leg
Top shelf recorder. Pricey, but worth it if you have the use. The software included is very good also, with excellent quality compression formats. Mic is awesome. I have used this for two years, recording meetings from across crowded rooms, as well as direct narratives. Always provides good quality voice recordings.
Nice fabric, sleek and practical. It doesn't take up too much room but allows space for CDs, pens and papers/folders. Good value.
Now, I don't know a ton about computers but I am good at figuring things out. We recently purchased a blu ray drive for our new computer. I was going to see just how much it was going to take to install it. The instructions said I needed a sata cable and looked this one up and found it was a great price and looked like what I needed. It came and all I had to do was plug it in to the drive and the mother board. That simple. For those who have built computers before, you already know this, but I didn't and I didn't know just how complicated it was. But this cable went right in and there are no problems with it.
I use this cord to do Strobist shots with my Nikon D40 and SB-400 speedlight. The SC-28 gets the flash off camera and allows the simple and inexpensive SB-400 to be used in either iTTL or manual mode (w/D40) down to 1/128 power. Getting your flash off of your camera is the single most important thing you can do to improve your pictures.
This took a while to format and determine how to get it configured with my Windows Vista. However, after getting it set up it has performed flawlessly and does not get warm.
For the price, this polarizing filter is a great alternative to a UV filter when you are shooting blue skies, water, or glass/shiny things that have a lot of glare, as I explain below.Generally, I have found the threading on this filter to be very smooth for use with my Nikon 35mm f/1.8 and 55-200VR lenses, both 52mm for filters. Also, I found the price of this filter quite reasonable compared to similar polarizing filters.Outdoors/Blue Skies - Generally, I have been able to capture more vibrant colors, and it really makes my blue skies a deeper shade of blue while cutting down on glare from various sources. I have experimented by taking similar pictures using this filter vs. the Hoya UV filter, and I can confirm that the polarizing filter does make a visible difference, which I personally prefer.Water/Glare - At my in-laws' lake house last weekend, I took a few pictures of people sitting on the dock, and of the kids swimming (with life jackets!) in the lake. Unfortunately, I wasn't there during sunrise/sunset to get any "real" photog shots. But, the pictures of the kids in the water in the middle of the afternoon turned out great. My conclusion is that this filter allowed me to get some great shots without any distracting light/overexposed areas due to the glare coming off the water. The filter cuts that glare out.Glass/Reflections - a couple weeks ago, I went to the zoo and took a few pictures through glass. In some cases, due to the angle and the lighting, I wasn't able to get a shot. But in other cases, where my sister's point and shoot could not focus past the glass without getting a reflection of the crowd and whatever else was on our side of the glass, with the polarizing lens my camera was able to "see through" the glass and focus solely on the animal, and it was nearly impossible to tell that I had taken the shot through glass (as if I could get that close to a gorilla without something between us.)Lastly, I should note that I have not noticed as huge drop off in light when using this filter. Some reviews of filters talk about a large drop off in light, which can be due to various coatings applied and the fact that it is a polaring filter. Keep in mind - a polarizing filter, because it does filter out "non-polarized" light, will make your pictures slightly darker, requiring you (or your camera, if you use Auto) to adjust your f stop, shutter speed, ISO, or exposure compensation accordingly. I have hardly noticed this, but want to mention in case you wanted to use this in applications where light is scarce.In sum, this filter does everything that I expected a polarizing filter to do, based on my limited knowledge of photography and filters. I haven't compared it to other polarizing filters, but if you are wondernig whether this filter will make any difference, I hope I have explained how it makes some difference.
i am using this phone right now. I have researched a lot of phones before buying this.Pros :The main features in this which i liked were ;----WiFi ( which i could connect right away to any internet wirelessly) , ----Bluetooth( i could sync to any computer or phone to transfer my files) . and we also get a usb sync cable to connect it directly to a computer to transfer files.Cons :-- Slow processor at 168MHz, gives a generally sluggish response. If you are not looking for WIFI phone, better go for a faster pda like HP 6515. its much faster than this 6315 and 6515 has inbuilt GPSbut it doesn't have wifi..-- 64MB of memory with 55MB--Some bugginess causes unexplainable problems such as the snap-on keyboard not working momentarily, often only remedied by a soft reset of the device.Extra :you can buy a 512mb sd card on ebay for 20 bucks and increase your memory.you can also buy a SDIO gps card on ebay to add GPS navigation to this 6315.. it costs arouund $75
for those of you like me who use headphones to sleep in- these are perfect. using them the way I do- I go threw a pair every 6-8 months. But really these are the only ones that I can stand.But anyway- I like them a lot. They work well for me. They could work a but better in the city streets- but then again I'm not paying 100 bucks for them. For other cheep people you just kinda gotta like them. XD
This battery is NOT compatible with the the JVC-GRD270US video camera. I did get a purchase price refund, but I am out shipping costs both ways.
Its a simple product that does its job. Not much to say about this product except its good. Wires are labeled on the insulation and the connector fit perfectly for a 99 Honda Accord.
The Cokin Sunsoft filter is similar to the Cokin Softwarm (#696) filter except that the Sunsoft has a warmer tone. As such, it is also good for portraiture or any scenario where the photographer wishes to add additional warmth and diffusion to the image.Attaching a Cokin Sunsoft filter onto the lens can enhance the picture in many ways. First, the entire picture looks like it is being flooded with sunlight and thus the skin tone becomes warm and pleasing. Second, a close-up of the subject may expose the true 'texture&quot; of his/her face. The filter can create a soft focus effect to smooth the face.
I got this for my TI-83plus. It works. Software is ok and easy to use after exploring a bit.Kinda pricey for what it is though...
LOOKS SO REAL THAT IT WILL KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM YOUR PROPERTY. EASY TO INSTALL AND BATERY LIFE IS GOOD UP TO 2 YEARS. KEEPS MY BROTHER FROM USEING OUR HOT TUB... AS HE THINKS WE HAVE SECURITY.
Like one reviewer noticed this in his experience, the only thing that bothers me too is the fact that the pics look simply fantastic in the LCD but when seen on a monitor later look kind of washed-out. I know, smaller screens show a crisper image and a difference in quality is to be expected when viewing the same image on a big monitor. But after the enthusiasm that lovely and vibrant image you just took has generated, it's a sudden let-down when you see it on a monitor, where most people really see images anyway. Haven't printed an image yet.A brightness/contrast control for the LCD would sure help to get a better judgement of what's seen on the LCD and what to expect on a monitor later. Otherwise, the camera is a delight !
Not much to say, it works. Nice looking product. Not sure if it is any better than a super cheap adapter, but it is well built.
No problems here. Installed no problem, works just fine. People who had problems either,,, got the wrong kind for their compter or just got a bad one?
Very surprised at the compatibility of this Ink Set. No drip, no fuss, no muss. I will purchase this again and again. The price is definately Right!
Since there's not much info on this system out there, I'll try to give some longer review as well as telling you what I think. As for exact technical data here are some specs:Amplifier: 200 watt total(YES! The AMP is built in, don't go buying a seperate one unless you want DTS or so)System output front channels 35 Watts x 3 @ .1% THDSurround channels 15 Watts x 2 @ .1% THDSub-Woofer 65 Watts x 1 @ .1% THDSystem Frequency Response: 35 Hz-20 kHz (-6dB)Signal To Noise Ration: 90 dBInput Impendance: 20k OhmsInput Sensitivity: 400mVAuto turn-on Sensitivity: 2mV/ChannelSubwoofer Dimensions/mm: (HxWxD): 384x330x368Weight: 15.7 kgSatellites Dimensions/mm: (same): 111x81x95Weight: 0.45 kg/eachIt's got all the 5.1, Dolby Digital etc except DTS..The system in incredible. And it is built for the person who wants a very good system, that looks good and don't really want 400 buttons on the remote (but still wants to be able to adjust where sound comes from etc). I hooked this up to my Toshiba SD1200 DVD and my Toshiba Supertube 36&quot; tv. Wow. I put in a 5.1 surround digital movie, Top Gun, and damn! I heard the plane from left to right etc, the base was so heavy from the engines of the planes that I had to run outside to see if it was too loud (was fine). I could feel it push the hairs around on my arms. I tried some other movies for sound variation. Matrix, shells dropping in my right ear and explosions from the front left and the subwoofer roaring out that deep base from the music. I was just all smiles. Shakespeare in love, great deep music from everywhere, Radiohead - The Bends (music cd in stereo) - awesome, I can see why they're releasing 5.1 cd's now. So as for sound, it's absolutely amazing, and I live in an apartment so it's more than enough for that.. The balance between base, treble and everything is good. I didn't need to do much except lower the base so I don't get evicted.Installation was easy, long good cables, and extremely simple manual (didn't really need it). The system automatically senses the signal and sets the modes automatically, and it will power up without pressing the power button when it senses a signal. Auto powers down after 5 minutes when there's no signal (so once it's set up, throw away the remote :) ). You can adjust where sound should come from in a multiple of pre-set modes, or be exact, and adjust each speaker + subwoofer manually. Installing my DVD was one cable (optical) and tv was the other that I got with the package (analog). I had the sound running on my first try after 15 minutes. (I'm used to the 300 buttons and 30 inputs and outputs normally).Looks: it looks good! the subwoofer is pitch black and pretty to look at with nice green/red diodes at it's top that display sound volume etc etc.. the satellites are black as well with a tiny jbl logo on them, and they're also very nice and small. The function &quot;Late Night&quot; is neat, as it's one click to make the system &quot;cut out&quot; the very loud and very base sounds.. good for 2 am movies.Cons: Where's the headphone jack? And I'd love to be able to turn off the lights or fade them since I placed it next to my tv and the green lights are a bit too bright in darkness. However, since the remote control receiver is on a _long_ cable, I could've just hidden it completely and just have the sensor show up.. but I like to see things.I'm giving this 5 stars, cause I love it's simplicity and power and excellent sound. You want more buttons and features just for the fun of it? buy seperate system and not an all-in one.
If you are a race fan and like to watch races at the track with your friends, this setup is pretty slick. In fact for very loud races (such as the Indy 500 or US Grand Prix), it is almost a necessity. This guy allows you to plug in your scanner radio, put on your headsets, and then listen to the race broadcast and talk to your companions and actually hear both over the noise of the race. The headsets have an adjustable boom mic and a push to talk button and are just about the best made. With the fabric over-the-head strap, you can wear the headset under a baseball cap. The intercom is a well made unit as well. These have been out of production for some time. The biggest problem Radio Shack had with these units was the high quality of the headsets (I found near-identical units for about $150 each retail) and the resulting high price of the kit (intercom and two headsets sold for about $400. They are occasionally available out of old stock for right around $100. It's the best thing going for now - until someone comes up with a wireless/digital setup at a good price. Only drawback of these units is all the cables. As I say to my friends, once we're hooked up, if anyone has to hit the head, we all have to go. (a little joke). By jpwaltz
I bought this two days ago at radio shack. The quality is pretty good, but is susceptible to inteference very easily. I found that if I hold my hand over it its a bit better, but still not perfect. Battery operated and all.
The D-Link DIR 655 is the best router we have tried! It replaces a Belkin Pre-N wireless router that had frequent signal loss.Installation on the DIR 655 was so easy, I was amazed. We followed the directions exactly and had the easiest set-up ever! The included software Network Magic is working like a charm. One computer is running Windows XP, the other Windows Vista. There were no installation issues at all. File sharing, printer sharing, all set up quickly.Internet speeds on the laptop are noticeably faster -- and we are using the built in network adapter on the laptop (a Dell Inspiron 1720). We aren't even running the Extreme N Notebook adapter.We owned the DIR 655 for over a month before we installed it, dreading the possible problems normally associated with networking and installation of new hardware. Now we wish we had installed it immediately!!
We've got four computers running through our wireless Linksys SRX router. All of the computers except our desktop worked great with the router (regardless of what room you were working from.) After I installed this adapater(which was extremely easy to do)our desktop went from getting a low signal of 18-32 Mbps on our old g adapter to 108 Mbps! What a dream! As a side note, I checked the Linksys website before I bought this (since someone mentioned it wasn't supported) and they do have the driver for this adapter available for download.
I picked this printer because I needed a simple and cheap printer. Realizing that it was cheap, I wasn't expecting or asking for much from it. Yet I got so, so much less.The most infuriating problem with it is that the paper feed simply does not work correctly. I've attempted to find many workarounds but there is simply no other option than to manually hand feed each page to the printer as it is printing. When I leave a large stack of paper in the tray, the printer constantly alerts me that it is out of paper. Then I have to take a single page and manually push it into the printer for it to accept the page and print it. Repeat X number of times for X pages. It's fun....Anyway, this experience has completely turned me away from buying HP products. I bought a bottom of the barrel printer and found that a Lexmark bottom of the barrel is vastly superior to HP's bottom of the barrel.
recieved mine and the ram logo is crooked. very noticeable! This product says it is made in the USA, Jobs are so hard to come by now. You would think an American would take more pride in their work! - very dissapointed.
This appears to be a good design, but the manufacturing went wrong; the bolts that hold it together should have been 7mm and they are only 6mm, and this allowed the platform to sag badly!
I like this mp3 player. It is compact and fits just about any where. I did lose my USB cable and was able to buy a new one from Samsung. I was disappointed at the quality of customer service. I use my mp3 player everyday. The one thing I would recomend us that you buy new ear phones. The ones they give you are not the greatest if you plan on high physical activity. There are many more options on the settings than I thought there were.
My IPOD could only be charged when it was plugged into the computer. With this I can charge it anywhere! In the car or in any wall jack. And since it has the retractable cord, it's not in the way or getting tangled on anything! It arrived quickly and was exactly as described.
Wonderful value. Everything about the product was as advertised. The crimps worked well, terminations worked well. I didnt use the meter at all.
don't bother with this. it quit working in 2 months. I have no good things to say about this product.
It seems like Sony took a step back in the design department on this one. My TX9 and TX10 look much more sleek than this one. Other than that, camera quality is better than ever.
I notice there is no real review of these on the Web...so here goes! I like high end Stereo gear and love Music. My gear is a Rotel RB-1090 Mega Amp, (700 wpc in my configuration) ART 31 channel EQ, Cerwin Vega DX-9's upgraded with 1000 watt kevlar CV woofers, and these Pyle 182's are replacing the smaller brother 152's. I have owned the 152's for a year now, after taking a chance on "inexpensive" gear. I took the chance because the specs and price were excellent. I was wary of the 4 bass ports making the speakers "boomy". They are not. I was amazed at the sound....extremely smooth, nice solid bass and the multiple tweeters aren't bright at all... instead....they set up a nice wide crisp soundstage. They paired up nicely with the Vega's (which are stunning) and absolutely performed way beyond their price! The only drawback...they were missing the very low bass. The specs reflect that (30-20 Khz)so I do not blame them. Most people would never notice the very low bass loss. If you have never had it, you don't miss it! I felt if the 182's were as good as the 152's, I would have a perfect match up...QUALITY: The Pyle Pro's are definitely not the best built speakers on the market. They are cheaply built, but they do look sharp. If a person was to do mobile shows, it is definitely a 2 man job. They are huge and heavy. If a decent amount of care is used when moving them, they should hold up pretty well.SPECS: These are rated at 8 Ohms, 20-20khz, 108 db at 1 watt, 700 watts rms. My Fluke Ohm meter shows both the 182's and 152's as 7.4 Ohms at the terminals....close enough. They lack NOTHING in the bass dept! The 182's easily reproduce the lowest notes audible and will "tickle" your guts effortlessly. They are solid as well, I am very pleased. As far as the efficiency, I do not own a decibel meter, but my Vegas are rated at 101 db at 1 watt, both the 182's and 152's are definitely louder than the Vegas at any given level. I would say the rating is accurate. As far as power handling, I have pumped around 300 watts per channel of clean power into both, and they are clean, solid, extremely loud and don't even blink! I would say the specs are accurate enough.SOUND: The 5 x 15 "superhorns" as Pyle calls them, were a real problem on the 182's! They were EXTREMELY bright and with much volume they completely overpowered and colored the sound with a harshness that made me cringe:( I simply could not believe it! The 152's are smooth as silk and just about perfect! After trying to adjust it out with my 31 band EQ, I had to cut the 10 mid freq's dramatically, and effectively killed the sound:( I was so disappointed:( After much thought, I swapped the superhorns from the 152's into the 182's! Well, that worked! The 152's have a smaller driver, and from the magnet to the front of the horn are about an inch shorter. The horn itself is the same size and matches hole for hole. I put the 152's in my gym on another system and they sound good, except when played hard, and the brightness shows itself.SUMMARY: After exchanging the horns, it is pretty hard to beat the sound the 182's are capable of reproducing. The sheer size of these stage speakers create a volume of sound that only size and power can reproduce. I listen to these in my home, in a very large room, for critical listening of all sorts of music. I know they are not designed for that, but they do it extremely well. If I did not have the horns to swap out to tame the brightness, I would have had a big problem. I would have had to consult with Pyle for replacement horns. If these were played at an outdoor venue or a DJ setup, it might not be an issue at all. For me in my home, the 182 horns had to go. There are much higher quality speakers out there, for a LOT more money. I would say for the money paid, and the sonic and visual impact they impart, they are well worth the money. Pyle figured out how to make great sound on a budget. I have to give them that. Gene T.
I hate to give 2 star but the two star is only related to my sony computer because I found out that PNY works but NOT this corsair brand. We thought that It ship defected but tried it on another computer and it work fine, but not for this sony. so we end up returning it and bought a PNY brand.
First, the price is awesome. As a consumer based tripod, this is a very good one. Its sturdy, feels like good metal-like quality, and pans/tilts just fine, all while keeping its position. I majored in video production, and while its not a professional video tripod, its still great for both the casual and avid user. Plus, not many people can afford or need $100+ tripods .What I like about this is that its not too heavy, its very portable, the legs slide in and out easily, and they lock in just fine. Its very easy to understand and use the nobs/handles for tilting, panning, and tightening. Its perfect for making home videos and movies, and taking pictures as well. It also comes with two mounting plates, which is awesome. I always tend to misplace one sometime or another, so having an extra on hand is great.I highly recommend it.
This hard drive kit worked for one day before the power died. Now it doesn't turn on. I'm just glad I copied my data off this drive the day I received the kit.Also, the drive wouldn't make a high-speed USB connection. Every time I plugged it in to my new computer I got the "this could be faster" message.I recommend that you stay away from this product.
We bought two cyberhome DVD players for our children to watch movies for our 8 hour drive to see family. My son's broke within days, the screen went black. Not because the battery pack was drained because it was plugged into the car. Returned that one a got another one. Again, the screen went black. Cyberhome was of NO USE at all. Finally got one that worked for more than 2 movies and my daughters broke. Not dealing with this company or product anymore, refuse to give them anymore of our money. We will purchase a Sony or other name brand BUT will definitly check customer comments before buying.
For the money, these are about what you would expect. The plastic is cheap, the microphone doesn't sound very good on the other end, and it is not very comfortable to wear very long. I purchased this hoping to improve the sound quality of my panasonic DECT 6.0 phones. I normally use the speakerphone function of that phone and was hoping that this would be an improvement in sound quality. Unfortunately, the people on the other end of the phone seem to prefer the quality of the speakerphone to this headset.
So far so good, product works just fine with my burner. I would purchase this brand of Dual Layer again.
Like the Title implies, this product is really a technological advance, but it really is too advanced for this time. In 5 years, this product will completely dominate the market, but for now, it is pretty much just a way to show off. Since CD's are still immensely popular, and no artists are releasing there albums on Minidiscs (yet), I would recommend saving your money for an entry level CD-R and/or a CD/MP3 player. And probably since the Minidisc player is probably going to decrease in price in a couple of years, I would wait.
I have a friend who was using them after having knee replacements. They are great to use and I can move faster than before.
I bought this together with a compaq laptop. FOR: - my first palm. it's really handy compared to my bulky paper organizer - the shape fits nicely AGAINST: - found out that my laptop doesn't have serial port anymore, only USB port. must return to the store for the USB connector. if the future of laptop is no more serial port, palm should supply the usb port. - no email synch, but there are &quot;NOTE PAD&quot; and &quot;MEMO PAD&quot;. what's the difference between those 2? should just keep the email
Ok, Ok, I've got to chime in here. A lot of lone star reviews (are you all Texans?) prompts me to stick up for this unit. I am probably like many consumers here: purchased the unit to replace a VCR and watch live TV time-shifted. I also wanted to archive my family hi-8 videos to DVD. Heavy editing was not my desire. I love the instant recording to hard disk drive. Watching a show I started recording 20 minutes earlier and being done in 42 minutes vs. 60 minutes is great. Editing out segments (commercials) from movies I want to keep to DVD is also very nice. Have no big needs for editing beyond that. If I did, I would transfer via DVD-RAM to my PC and edit there. I purchased an extended warranty in case this technology hiccups. And, I know it will be surpassed by something better in a year or two. So what! I will enjoy this now and replace it down the road, retiring this unit to the bedroom. I keep the VCR only in the event of an emergency. BTW, the picture quality is excellent generally; add that to the convenience and you can see why Panasonic has sold so many of these. The unit is also dropping in price now as the E85 is coming out next month. A good time to invest in this.
These cables give my TV such a crisp and clear image. Highly reccomended! Very pleased with them. I use them with the Xtreme HD 2M Analog Audio cables.
I bought this unit to replace an older sound system that didn't have a sub-woofer. This Home Theater System has all the power you'll ever need for an average sized room. The fact that it can record DVD's makes it the perfect system. It is slightly complicated to operate as there are too many features on it, but as you figure them out, you will really appreciate this system. It would be nice if there was an HDMI input into this system, but there is only an HDMI output; this of course causes a few extra wires having to run into the unit from the cable box. The wireless rear speakers work very well. Also, don't try to run your HDTV signal through this unit as the Panasonic hook-up diagram shows you to do; you will lose way too much signal quality making for a terrible picture. You will need to just hook this up from the outputs on the television to use as a surround system where it will excell.
I bought this with great optimism to improve my home receivers FM reception. The original FM wire provided was no good, a basic FM dipole was no better. After reading the reviews I thought this antenna would be a winner.Be aware that FM reception is subject to your distance from the source, any interference from buildings and other obstacles will affect performance. Location! Location! Location! This antenna is directional, so placement is very important to good performance.The instructions state metal siding, interior walls and other house electromagnetic interference will impact results.I placed the antenna inside the house near a window, NG. I was left with an outside install. The unit comes with no coax cable, so off to the home store to purchase supplies. I determined which side of the house got the best reception, after climbing up and down my ladder and finally securing to house (vinyl siding) my results were only slightly better than inside.I would not recommend this product at all.If you are facing an outside install, you would be better off with an omni-directional FM antenna on a mast. You could also purchase a simple FM amplifier any electronic store to increase FM gain with this set-up. This would be vastly cheaper than this product.
This is a very nice well designed stereo receiver that puts out good sound and of course it is way cheaper than a top of the line one. I would recommend this to someone on a budget but also wants a good quality receiver!
I bought this unit to augment the flash on my digital camera. The mount is very cheap, flexible plastic. The flash did function, but did not put out much light at all. I could tell no difference in the pictures with or without the addition of the flash unit. I wanted to return the flash but the vendor wouldn't give me the courtesy of a response. I should've known better, cheap is cheap and this unit is cheap.
This Zenith VCR does everything it was supposed to do and I have no complaints. It plays commercially recorded tapes, it plays tapes recorded on other machines and on this machine. It's not state of the art and doesn't have all the bells and whistles...but it only costs 50 bucks for Pete's sake! I'm happy with it.
Deeply disappointed with Amazon for creating a misleading product description. The review talks about how wonderful the packing is and it swivels. The user reviews on top are always with 5 stars. I guess it was my mistake to trust Amazon that such important compatibility information would be highlighted on top. I should have done more research. Instead of a microphone I got a $30 lesson not to assume that Amazon will provide useful information about products that have expired. The 1 star is not for the microphone but for Amazon ... shame on you.
Got this for some time now. They have worked great for our farm, specially when we have to move the herds from one place to another... much better & calm, we don't have to be yelling around while we move the cattle & the horses
The toner cartridge arrived promptly, was easy to install, and printed as well as the Samsung laser printer's original toner cartridge.
We are loving this tv. We had a 52" Rear Projection LCD that went out and we replaced it with the Samsung and are so glad we did. Superb picture quality. Colors so lifelike it looks like you can step into the picture. Just a couple minor tint and color level tweaks which are easily made with the way they have the menu set up and this thing ROCKS. All my family members are wanting to get one now. The long life LED light engine is the icing on the cake with this tv.Feed it with a 1080p source from a BluRay player or HD player and it's a mind blowing viewing experience. But also a great picture with a 420p source off the satellite dish. HD programming off the satellite is of course excellent.An Upconverting 1080p DVD player will fill the bill for most people.Excellently done Samsung.
The smell, a combination of machine oil and plastic, is vile and possibly unhealthy. It gets on your hands and anything else that touches this tripod. The concept is a good one and you will be much happier spending a few extra dollars to get something what won't make you sick every time you use it.I had ordered theVanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripodand received this by mistake. Boy, was it ever...
This unit fit our needs wonderfully. We tried several to fit into a small cabinet in our sunroom that could play CDs as well as music from an iPod or MP3 player. Even with the limited space, we did not want to compromise on sound. Well, we were not disappointed. I read a review that stated the remote was awkward, I didn't get that, it's a remote, it works, it's smallish too, and we have no complaints about that. This is a great buy for the size and the choices it allows. We think it's the JVC speakers that help this unit sound so good. Buy it, you will not be disappointed.
This MP3 Player has given me hell.But don't get me wrong... it's a love-hate relationship. It's incredibly attractive with a sleek and shiny back and an easy-to-maneuver front. It's lightweight and hold's in your palm nicely. The sound quality is great and I play it for long hours and it has lasted for a long time.That being said, I've had my Rio for 10 months, and I've dropped it a few times (no practical protective case, really). Problems I've encountered have been it shutting off and bearing the message "Upgrader" not allowing you do anything. The best remedy I've found for this problem has been to plug it in to the charger, and it will typically take care of the problem. This was a recurring problem, but it has quit being a pain, and I've had practically flawless play with it the past few months. However, I dropped it recently and the wheel broke, which means I can not turn the volume up or down on the Rio, only through the output device (speakers). That's my own fault though.You get interesting comments when listening to the Rio... "What's THAT?"... mainly because people are so used to the Ipod, but I would choose the Rio over Ipod anyday. Ipod's overrated.
Why does Epson make this so difficult. I can't figure out if it is cheaper to buy high capacity, low capacity, multi pack or what. I looked at Costco, who only carries low capacity multi pack. This is for one printer, too many choices. Come on Epson, make one size.
These are very comfortable. The sound is fantastic. The bass sounds really great. Also really like the extra long cord. And they seem very durable. Very affordable!
After spending more than a year looking for just the right digital camaera, I chose the F100 and am very happy. With 4 megapixels, 3x zoom, and good optics, the camera is an excellent value for the price.Most of all, I love the design and ergonomics (I'm an industrial designer and ergonomic engineer, so I'm fussy about these things). The camera is very sturdy and has a clean all-metal housing. It's very small as well, yet it's still quite easy to hold and operate with one hand. The controls make good sense too. Aesthetically, it's very smart looking without being over the top.The area autofocus works well, though the subject tracking responds so slowly that It doesn't seem that helpful. No matter. All in all, it takes great pictures in Auto mode, and also has a "Multi" mode which gives you full manual control over focus and exposure, or you can choose to control some things and let the camera handle the rest.Note that unlike some cameras, it doesn't include a rechargeable battery or charger, but it does take 2 AAs. You can buy a smart charger and 4 AA NiMH batteries--around the same cost as buying a second proprietary battery for rival cameras.All in all, this is well designed and constructed fully featured camera in a small, elegant package.
I thought it is about time that I wrote a review for this product since I have used it for half a year successfully. First of all, as soon as I got it, I did a web search and downloaded the latest official firmware V2.3R63. This would allow me to use FAT/NTFS without having the NSLU2 reformat it in it's native format. There are several web sites that gives tips on how to do this. I first tried this with a USB flash and it worked successfully. I could attach to this using everything from Debian Linux to win98 to Vista! Awesome, next step. I bought a SimpleDrive 1 TB which I believe has a hitachi drive and attached it and it didn't work. I then connected this drive to my win98SE machine and after some finagling with the device manager, I set it up as a removable hard drive and a message popped up that it needed to be reformatted. So I reformatted it as Fat32 and reconnected it back to the NSLU2 and this worked. After a few months and a good sale, I bought another SimpleDrive, did the same as above, and now I am running with 2 TB. I can disconnect my drives and hook them up directly to USB 2.0 and they work with all my machines. On the NSLU2, I can access them using any of the aforementioned operating systems with ease.New Update;For those guys who haven't converted to the SLUG firmware variants, I have had pretty good success with the v2.3R76 forever Beta Firmware since I installed it right after writing the original review. Works great with my NTFS formatted drive and have used the Windows 7 image backup with a file size of 80 Gb. It took a while but it worked. But then what do you expect with Fast Ethernet. Now with the GuruPlug and Gbit Ethernet ......Newer Update;Well tried Guruplug it it got really toasty and went to the spare parts bin in less than a month so my NSLU2 is still kicking. For a while it got relegated to PBX use with asterisk 1.4 but I moved up in the world toPogoplug Multimedia Sharing Deviceso I could use FreePBX. Except for that one incident, really love plug type computers and will find uses with my NSLU2.Newest Update;So, pretty much leveraged the heck out of every Pogoplug Derivative (Pro, Dockstar, GoFlex) but My NSLU2 is still kicking. Flashed it with all the different dists from NSLU2-linux.org (Unslung, OpenWrt - mult vers, SlugOS) so much that it had more personalities thanSybil (Two-Disc Special Edition)/Sally Fields. Well, my Arkview print server is doing some weird stuff, so now, my SlugOS NSLU2 is performing as a SANE scanner/CUPS print server (with several modifications).Addendum to Newest Update;Serving as a remote SANE scanner/CUPS print server for myHP PSC 1315 All-in-One Printerfor several months and works great (which is why I bought a second one as backup). Supports OHCI, which the newer OXNASPogoplug Media Sharing Device - Remote Access to Your Media - Blackwith "EHCI only support" have problems with "full" speed devices like my printer. The fact that it has a built in RTC (real time clock) and can serve as a time server is a plus.
Although batteries have to show if they are of good quality after long term use, so far the battery is doing fine and allows many pictures to be shot before recharging is necessary
This product is "the best thing since sliced bread". I've always struggled keeping my hanging files up to date. With this product I can now make new labels anytime I need them. And, best of all, my files are current and they look good to boot!
Ok, so it lets electrons flow in the expected way. It does work as a 10/100/1000 switch. BUT, when something is billed as a "Smart Switch", I expect it to be - get this - smart. Simply throwing a web ui on it doesn't make it smart.Let's make a list of the things this switch doesn't support.1. 802.3ad link aggregation. The specs on Netgear's site claim 802.3ad support, but it's just not there. The $130 GS108T even does proper 802.3ad.2. Network Time - Again, the much cheaper GS108T does NTP.3. Syslog support - A so-called "smart switch" should generate log entries for various events, right? Right? Nope. Doesn't do it.4. Be quiet - This switch is billed as usable in a rack mounted environment or as a "desktop switch". Great, if your desktop is in the middle of a noisy warehouse. Not so great if your desktop is in an otherwise quiet room. I blame the crappy 2x 40mm fans that operate full time when the switch is turned on.I can live without logging or ntp support, but I need link aggregation. Since the cheaper GS108T, from the same family of products, supports this feature, and the Netgear site claims the GS716T supports it, you'd like to think it would, right? Eek. It's sitting on my front step right now waiting for UPS to take this abomination back to Amazon.
I have ordered miles of cables in the past year and this item hasn't been a disappointment at all. If you purchase this brand you won't have any issues at all. I'm picky on what I use in my house and my project and this I'd say is well worth it. 100% good value and 100% good quality.
I own several USB 2.0/1.1 drives (including 3 of these) and this drive works 'ok' but it definitely isn't anything special:The actual functionality of the drive is fine, that is to say that you can transfer files to and from it, and it plugs into a USB port for transferring files to and from most computers that support USB--but that is what it's supposed to do. The capacity of this unit is also now a bit dated; a mere 256MB, though was standard when I purchased mine.The drive's physical characteristics are where it has the most problems. The design is, for lack of a better word, "bad". As Flash drives go, this unit isn't very small at all, in fact it is rather wide. Its abnormal shape can be intrusive when trying to use USB ports that are lined side-by-side, or in using USB ports that are next to the legacy keyboard and mouse ports on most motherboards. Subsequently, I've had many problems with the drive just not *fitting* into a port because it wants to occupy the space of the adjacent ports. The cap is also very poorly designed. It consists of a very thin plastic cover with a clip that slips off easily, inevitably leaving you with either a broken cover, or none at all.
I brought this battery for my iPod mini. After I opened it, I found the installation instruction was for the iPod Classic. Undeterred, I went to cnet.com and found a 3-part videos on how to replace the battery on a iPod mini. For me, I prefer video over little text any day of the week. The videos were great, still it was difficult to replace (be very patience and little coaching help), and eventually got it working nicely. So, 4 stars for me.
JVC CD player combines excellent sound quality with ease of use. That combined with an excellent reliability record for all the other JVC audio components I have owned over the last 20 years makes this a winner.
This digital recorder is great, the recording quality is outstanding and it is very easy to download recordings to a computer thru the built in USB conection. The recorder is very light compared to outhers ive used, which makes it nice when you have to carry it in your pocket. I use the recorder for work and use it for interviewing people and recording telephone conversation. The only shortfall is the speaker volume may not be loud enough for some people, the recorders not ment for casual listening of music. In a work environment like in the office its volume is fine but out at the park or beach you will be disapointed. I do not believe any recording device as small and light as this one is loud enough for use at the beach or a park but hook it up to some external speakiers and its just like an IPod. I paid under 60 bucks for this recorder and it is just as good at 300 dollar recorders ive used.
Just hooked up this antenna with my digital converter box to my old TV and I have clear pictures on all channels within range. Most of my towers are 20 miles away in the same direction. UHF and VHF. The others are UHF 5 miles away.
Opener was easy to install and is very quiet. Had it installed in less than 3 hours total. Directions were good and easy to follow. Only been installed for 1 week but works great. Installed on larger heavy 10x10 door and has no issues opening. Wish I had this opener for all my garage doors.
I think this is one of the greatest inventions. The quality is great and you can make anything you want into stickers of your own
I have three of these units. We moved and Direct TV was going to charge me over $100 for an additional receiver plus the $5.00 per month rental fee for it. If the unit lasts for more than a year, it has paid for itself (I paid $64.81 for it in August and am waiting for it to drop again). Right now it is over-priced.It works on different levels of the house and I even took it out on the patio to watch the game. You will occasionally get interference on it when someone walks between the sender and receiver. You can usually move the receiver antenna a bit to clear this up.After reading some of the reviews, I would recommend purchasing a single sender and receiver unit first to see how it works in your house.
I have studied and read every review about all the compact cameras and felt that the SD700 would be the best choice by far. High quality pics with optical image stabilization is great. The only thing that concerned me was that some people complain about the noise when taking videos. I plan on doing a lot of videos with this camera and this was a big concern of mine. Strangely enough, the other websites with reviews never mention this. Only Amazon reviews.Well, the camera arrived today and I was very excited by the size and feel. The first thing I did was take a video to see if the complaints were valid or not. I played the video on my laptop and I was shocked at how bad the sound was. It sounds like constant static. It's not real loud, but its very obvious that there is noise throughout the entire video. I turned IS off thinking that this might get rid of the buzzing noise. But no luck.On a side note, some people have complained that the video files are not compressed and take up a lot of space. I agree with this as well. The videos are AVI files and they require 2MB per second of video.I hate to say this (REALLY hate to say this), but I have to go back to studying more cameras and find another choice. The pics are wonderful and IS really works magic. But the noise is a deal breaker. If you plan on doing any videos at all, the sound quality on this camera is unacceptable.------ UPDATE --------I went back to the camera store to research the noise issue some more. I thought that maybe they would have a SD700 without the noise problem. So I took in a memory card to the store and literally did "silent movies" of different SD700s as well as different styles of cameras altogether. When I got home I analyzed the video and they ALL have the background noise that I'm complaining about. It's not just a SD700 problem. So my theory is that since the microphones on these cameras are just microscopic dots, then you really can't get a decent quality audio out of them. You need a much larger microphone with wind protection to get quality audio. So this isn't a SD700 issue, it's with all compact cameras.
Does anyone know if this TV has the same HDMI compatability problem when connecting a Dierctv HD receiver as the Philips 42PFL7422D 42" 1080p LCD HDTV? Several of the reviewers of that TV said they had to use the composite video connection to work with the Directv or Dish network HD boxes. Other than the ambilight feature, these two TVs appear to tbe the same, but no one mentioned a problem with this model. Thanks
A big reason I purchased the c320 was to load addresses into it using the available POI software, which advertises the ability to create custom points of interest. I planned on using .csv files of business addresses which I had compiled previously for other uses. The catch is that the .csv file has to already have the latitude and longitude for each address entered as a value, or the Garmin POI software won't work. If I had been sophisticated enough to have entered the latitude and longitude of hundreds of customer and prospective customer locations when I was creating the .csv file, I probably wouldn't be buying an entry level GPS unit. You can load address lists into Google Earth or MS Street and Trips, and they will plot the locations for you. Why the Garmin POI software won't, I don't know. With it you have to have the lat/long info already, which is pretty much the reason I bought the Garmin, to calculate that info for me once I provide an address.All I wanted was to be able to transfer addresses into My Locations. I'd then pull them up when needed, and the unit should build the route just as if I had manually entered the address keystroke by keystoke. But it doesn't work that way. I can do this, but it will have to be entered one at a time, manually.Not everone would plan on using the unit this way, and if you are only looking for an entry-level GPS unit and you don't mind typing in a lot of info to get to your route, and you don't mind having no browsing capability, and scrolling through several screens to get to the info you are looking for is okay with you, then this unit would probably be acceptable for the price.
I WAS happy with the Kinyo NK-2 Heavy-Duty Commercial Use 1-Way VHS Rewinder UNTIL IT DIED AFTER LESS THAN EIGHT MONTHS OF VERY LIGHT USE!!! Don't waste your money on this piece of junk! I bought this because I was sick of paying for a new rewinder every year or so. SURPRISE!!! The so-called Heavy Duty Commercial Use NK-2 didn't even last as long as the rewinders costing 1/3 as much!
I have also been amazed by the speakers. The bass from the subwoofer is also incredible, but I have had to turn it way down because you can feel it throughout the entire house. The sound is crisp and clear, and amplified very well..... The USB connection makes it possible to control the speakers with a very cool software package on the computer.The subwoofer has two stero minijack inputs and a USB input. The subwoofer then outputs to the satellite speakers. If you try to connect just the USB, you get NO sound. Maybe there is some way to direct the sound in your computer through the USB port, but I don't see how. Whether or not you control the speakers with the software or with the physical controls on the speakers, you still have to plug the sound card into the speakers.I don't think this is a negative and the sound is still great. But don't buy these speakers if you think you will connect them only through USB or if you do not have a sound card.
The idea is good. You can mount the speaker in the cigarette lighter and it is very easy. The problem I had was that I had not received the microphone to mount on the visor, so I could not be heard; I could only hear the speaker and nobody could hear me.It's came with instructions, but without the picture and scheme, so you never know if you did something wrong. And I received two additional small parts, but I don't know how to use it.Now I try communicate with saler to receive this microphone and I don't know how to do it. May be somebody can help me?
This stroboframe is outstanding! The quality and stability is great and feels nice and mycamera is nice and secure. I would definitely recommend this for any photographer.
I don't know too much about receivers, but after owning this Yamaha receiver for 6 months now, I know this much... this is a great receiver. I haven't tried using all the bells and whistles on this beast yet, but the 2 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output is wonderful.Only drawback is the price. You can find HDMI receivers out there for a lot less now, but probably with less options.
Silver metal framed filters in a appropriately sized case with UV, polarizer and fluorescent correction lenses. This is a basic selection of filters for anyone wanting to take a more active role in image production. Video cameras sold today compensate quite well for different shooting conditions making the fluorescent filter somewhat moot. A better selection would be a neutral density filter reducing overall light to allow slower exposure speeds. Fairly good quality product with no construction complaints.
Hello movie fans ! do you like taking trips with your familybut they always fight in the back seat ,well this little babyis for you.Guarenteed to stop the fighting and start entertaining instead. the initial Idm-1731 portable dvd player with 7" lcd screenis very great product. it has a great picture ,and sounds great too.all in all this is a great product. I,ve had mine for a while nowand it still works like the first day i got it.
Purchased this printer versus a Sony due to name brand issues.WORKS like a champ! We are printing:On average: 90 prints a day for a 9 hour day * 9 days = 810 prints so far.It has never jammed.I have had fairly good luck buying the printer cartridge/paper (40 sheets or 100 sheet / pack) in NYC. Prices for the 40 print pack: $17.00 at J and R to as much as $25.00 at Compusa Midtown. Amazon sells the 100 print pack are $30.00 (through Adorama).Print cartridge is easy to change (takes seconds).Highly recommended.
It's great to have 8GB of memory but it is a double edged sword. Today after using this card for only the second time, it failed on me. I lost almost 200 precious images - gone forever. I am what you would call an enthusiast or hobbyist. I love photography and spend every spare minute, which is very seldom these days, pursuing my passion. So I do a fair amount of experimentation. These cards are great when they work - but if they fail you even once - the results can be catastrophic. Maybe I am the unlucky 1 of 250 reviewers with a bad experience with this product, but I feel it is my responsibility to report this to everyone. I hope it never happens to you. It is human nature for me to wonder, if I had spent a few more dollars for a better brand name, would my photos be intact today?
Although software from Microsoft doesn't acknowlege the possibility of digital channels on cable, this does come with ArcSoft's "Total Media 3".Total Media 3 was discontinued early in 2007, before Windows Vista came out, but does work (with some glitches) if your PC has Windows Xp.Unlike the Kworld PCI-120 card that came out later (it's lo-profile, for "Pizza box" cases) this PCI-115 can run with other DVR software, including DVR software for Linux.The MyHD card by MIT (MacroImageTechnology) is the one that can process digital channels on-board (an ancient 400Mhz Pentium II PC can work) but costs more, all other cards off-load digital channel decoding to a fast Pentium4 CPU (or better), this one included. I got "sputtering" sound watching the PBS HD Showcase channel until I replaced my CPU with a faster one.
I purchased my first set in the 1980s in Australia at twice the cost in the USA & they are still my favourite headphones. You are so lucky in the USA to be able to buy these at a very good price with life time warranty.I am now on my second pair.Amazon & Koss will not send these to Australia so i miss out on the amazingly low price. The sound quality for portable use is the best of all my headphones.They are fragile & i suggest you treat them gently . I use mine only when i have am travelling in noisy enviroments as they bleed sound . Their sound output from my walkman is much higher than from my other of my headphones.
Had no problems with the CX5400 until the ink ran out after a half year of use. I decided to try a generic brand ink from a high volume ink outfit. Maybe that wasn't such a good idea! That's the end of my printer. Tried an Epson brand black ink tank after the bad experience with a generic (nothing... no printing at all... the generic at least showed something). I admit that I could have damaged my printer with generic ink, but look at all the reviews from people who used Epson brand ink and still had problems. I used generics on my old Canon printer with no problem.Regardless, whenever YOU have a problem with your print head Epson has made sure you either pay hefty service fees for a fix or trash the thing. I'm now going to purchase a printer where the print head can easily be replaced by ME if it goes bad.
Have cable but also have a small analog TV I want to keep after 2/17/09. Tried several passive antennas..Can't pick up any Digital signals. Live in a urban area in the Valley...THIS ANTENNA WORKS GREAT!!! Crank the the amplified signal & you can pull in just about every station!!(13 does not come in..but who cares about that channel ;) RECOMMENDED for those who want to keep that "spare" old TV around!
Fit is great, so glad to find iPhone 5 compatible that doesn't acquiesce to the original monopoly on accessories. I am looking forward to a 10 ft charger. Let me know when you have one available.
Amazons price was the best I found over several days of looking. The headset phone also works better than any others I have tried to date, the main problem has been finding one that is wired (must have wired for security) and one that has good volume. I run a small Customer Service Office and the Headset Phone is the most important piece of equipment I own, without it I could not do business. Well worth buying.
I have to admit the first time you plug in this thing it really throws you off. This is quite possibly the..."blingiest" piece of computer hardware I've ever owned. The hub is housed in a nice clear plastic case with small green LED indicators to notate which connectors are currently in use.Setup, as befitting a USB hub, was a breeze. The power and USB cables connected easily and the computer had no trouble interfacing with the hub. Given how badly my last hub performed with my current setup, I decided to do a few quick heavy data "burnthroughs" to make sure the same thing didn't happen with this hub as with my previous Belkin 7-Port USB hub (http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Hi-Speed-USB-2-0-7-Port/dp/B000ESN9GA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1275763953&sr;=8-5).My current setup is as follows:1 Western Digital Elements 1.5 TB Hard Drive1 Simpletech 300GB External HD1 SimpleTech 1TB External Hard Drive1 19-1 Card Reader1 120GB iPod ClassicI have to admit, I was a bit leery, since my last hub I literally caused it to overheat and shut off copying files back and forth from my hard drives and my iPod. (I store most of my media files on my externals). Who knew you would ever have to..."reboot" a USB hub? Nevertheless, it did great! I copied several movies back and forth and transferred my 30GB Mp3 Library from one drive to another to see how it handled it. No complaints there either.Ultimately, the hub is performing admirably. I have no complaints and it looks great to boot. :)
Works great so far, FAST with a card reader to download images. No problems so far after about a month...Will update if anything goes wrong with it!
I've had the smaller SaladShooter for many years and it was almost ready to be retired. I checked on line to replace and found the &#34;Professional&#34; size, thought it was a better buy. It has a larger capacity with more power to grate and slice. Love the divided top shoot - I can stand up baby carrots, push down and it slices across nicely. Glad I purchased!
This is an updated review, in which I go from 3 stars to 1 star.First review: I gave this 3 stars with some reluctance. I bought it because it's a Seagate with a 5-yr warranty, and I've had good experience with Seagates. I use it as a photo backup drive; it is not powered up most of the time.The drive works, in general, but with enough problems that I would not recommend it to a person without plenty of computer experience -- that is, my 80-something mother who simply needs a simple backup drive.I manage to keep mine going because I can use DiskWarrior every few weeks to rebuild the directory when the drive becomes suddenly unreadable... which it does, inexplicably, and gives me the "Unreadable Drive" error message.The on/off switch is a pain. Not really a switch, it's an embossed symbol on the base of the drive (I spent considerable time searching for it) that requires a hard press of the finger for up to 30 seconds before you get a response. Seagate! Why not a switch? Stupid.It won't turn on at all if not plugged into a live firewire connection. That confused me for a while, as all my other drives will light up whether connected or not.Occasionally this Seagate will not start at all. I've walked away in frustration, made a cup of tea, and come back to try again... and then it starts. Weird.The original setup (I'm using a Mac) was a mess. I had read that the Free Agent software should be dumped and the drive erased so you can start out with a straightforward empty drive. But I decided for the fun of it to see what Free Agent was all about. The answer... it's all about hassle. Installation does not go according to Seagate's instructions. I have no idea why I would ever use it. But true, once you erase the drive, it becomes a nice big empty space to put stuff on.Just be sure you have DiskWarrior, enough patience to deal with the weird power switch, and a second backup drive for the data on this one (I don't assume that I'll always be able to rebuild the directory; some day it could be fatal). But you should always have two backups anyway.Updated review:My tolerance for this product is gone. My previous review gave it three stars but now a faulty pattern has emerged that I find totally unacceptable.This is the pattern: I've been using the drive. I want to disconnect the firewire cable. I dismount the drive properly in the finder (I use Mac Powerbook and MacBook). Then I wait 30 seconds, and press the power non-switch (that weird embossed symbol on the base that serves erratically as a power switch). Sometimes it takes a while, but I wait until the light goes off and I'm sure the drive has stopped spinning. Then I unplug the cable... and suddenly my computer starts yelling at me YOU DISCONNECTED THE DEVICE IMPROPERLY!!! MIGHT HAVE DAMAGED THE DEVICE!!!Plug it back in, and sure enough, the drive is unreadable, and out comes DiskWarrior again, and I have to rebuild the directory...This can't go on, can it?
Good Product. Works well w/ Vista-64 & MacOS. Does Require 2 USB ports on my two laptops. Cable was provided.
I ordered these because I was on a low budget and was in dire need of new speakers. They arrived on time and are amazing, I highly recommend these if you're looking for good speakers at a low price
Pros: Amazing clarity: Highs, Mids, LowsCons: These particular "In-Ear Speakers" are more like "In-Ear -> I can't barely hear" I have to manually increase the output level of every single song to 75% in my iTunes library and have the volume turned all the way up to hear the music at a loud enough level.If you like loud music and please do not consider these "In-Ear Speakers". The ear buds that came with my iPod are louder and more audible than these. I even had a pair of Bose that were at least 100x times louder than these and sounded great. I don't know how this product has good ratings from anyone. I was excited for these because of all the positive reviews. I'm probably just going to throw these in the trash, because they are that bad. Waste of money!
if you buy this unit beware because you will get no tech support from toshiba.toshiba does not support this product any more...you will get no upgrades...anything that goes wrong with the device is either M$ fault or some other device's problem...
Wonderful for saving data and burning games or cd's. Nice spindle bundle to hold the cd's in so they don't get cracked, lost or ruined. I haven't had any problems with these yet! Nice capability of burning or copying at 12x speed, also storing 80min or 700MB of space! Great for backups or just reliability at a cheaper price than most brands and products! A must have!
In addition to turning on the subtitles every time you start a new DVD, pause, skip or go back in a playing dvd, now mine has stopped working entirely. It cannot even pick up on a disk to read it. It seems like a great value, but it is money down the drain.
this wasn't as bad as i thought. i do install car stereos' professionally, and realy this is all you need. but its realy only good for something like, one 300 watt 12 inch sub woofer, and a 600 watt amp.if your constantly bumping your system, then youll need a bigger gauge wire set. or else you'll risk blowing stuff. like your amp.Overall, i give this a 7
I love my Cush Top! It has made my laptop computer a miniature office, complete with a back-up hard drive always connected. The open space has plenty of room for a portable hard drive (I use a WD Passport, which fits easily) and a couple of card readers I often use. I leave the portable hard drive connected all the time so everything is always backed up immediately. I also keep my checkbook (since I bank online), my unpaid bills, and a notepad with pencil in the cavity. And, the cavity still isn't full, making everything easily accessed. I don't use a mouse but even with everything above in place, there is still plenty of room for a wireless mouse for anyone who uses one (mine is a Microsoft wireless mouse) I've read other reviews that indicated a mouse wouldn't fit - mine fits easily, with just enough snugness to keep it from falling out.The laptop/CushTop arrangement also makes it very convenient to move from room to room with everything in place. It's like a portable desk - very light and easy to firmly grip for safe portability (just keep it level so things don't slide out accidentally).And finally - my laptop stays cooler than it did before, and my legs no longer burn when I'm computing. Since that was the original reason I bought it, I thought that I should mention that, too. But its other advantages are so "cool" that they almost outweigh my original reason for buying it. I'm very happy with this product.
The Sony DVR works fine, but its fan is noisy -- so noisy that I was considering returning the unit. However, I found that putting it inside my glass-doored stereo equipment cabinet effectively blocks the noise while letting through the IR beam from the remote control. It probably runs a little hotter in there than it would in the open, but that's the only way I can live with it. I'm dissappointed in Sony for not paying attention to the acoustic design of this product.
I don't know where to begin! The installation software is only for the print server and I never got that far. I am unable to access the HTML interface despite hours of repeating the sparse installation procedures. Online Help? I'm not happy so far with this either as it has not provided any relief.
This case is a perfect for the camera! There is a small mesh pocket on the front for extra batteries-makes it a little bulky but works- There is a slot inside for an extra memory card. The entire inside is felt-lined, extremely soft and protective of camera, expecially the LCD screen. I agree the one of the previous reviews about the hole on top needing be a little more aligned, but it still serves its purpose. I have the Powershot A540, and it fits like a glove. I can remove it quickly, take a picture with no problem-easy access. For the price, it's an awesome buy to protect your investment! Cannon should consider packaging these WITH the camera. In my opinion, when you invest in a quality camera with a warranty, memory card(s), possibly a memory card reader, etc, the case should be a "given".
This remote has all the options I need to operate my TV, DVD player and cable box. It was very easy to set up all my devices. Buttons are easy to see and use. And of course I love the fact that it has the University of Tennessee colors and logo! After I got this one for myself, I reorder 2 more for gifts and they love theirs also!
I canceled this service contract, since I returned the item. Despite two letters, several phone calls, and a 30-day refund window under State law, I have yet to receive a credit. Their representatives have given me no less than three different &quot;refund procedures&quot; and two alternate PO boxes. Amazon wants nothing to do with them as far as refunds go - they just sell the plan. However, since Amazon billed the credit card, I've asked the bank to deal with it. I wonder if N.E.W.'s product service, should you ever need it, is on a par.
Really satisfied with this TV. I had the previous model, and this one tops it in every category. The picture is great, brightness is awesome, especially when playing games (PS2, 360, Wii). Speakers are hidden underneath TV which makes it look better in my opinion. The buttons are touch sensitive which at first was ackward, but now is really cool. The remote is a lot better than the one I had before. Overall no complaints so far, really good value for the price.
The product arrived well packaged. No problems with order. Would have liked a quicker response, but did arrive in time.
Just bought it two days ago and loving it. This thing is very very fast! I put my mp3 10mb file on it and it just flew with about 1-1.4 seconds and done. My 2GB file consisting of mp3's and pdf's didn't take long either, about 10 minutes or less. It comes with TrueCrypt encryption system too. So go and get it if you want flash drive, you won't regret it.
Received this case, shipping was quick, and have enjoyed it everyday since. I shoot a lot of on location shoots and this light case has helped save a lot of carrying. It holds 3 alien bees, all the cords, the pocket wizards, the light stands and it ROLLS! It has allowed me one less trip from the car to the location.It can become quite bulky with all the equipment inside and the straps, although well sewn, seem awkward when carrying the case by the straps. The case is durable and almost indistructable. You can't go wrong with the pruchase of this case!
I ordered this item last week and it arrived inside a small clear plastic pouch packaging, not the normal Hosa packaging with the cardboard showing the Hosa name and the model number. The plastic packaging looked very cheap and there was nothing that showed that this was in any way a Hosa item. The adaptor looked flimsy and of poor quality, with the black plastic casing not cleanly trimmed and polished.I ordered this item because I believed it was a Hosa. This is not a Hosa. The title and description of this item are deceptive. I would have returned the item but, because of the cheap price, I didn't bother spending the time to ship it back.Two positives for this item: my order arrived promptly and the product works so far, though it doesn't look like it will last long.
I bought this to record programs from TV/Cable to watch later. You have to remember to set the Timer Record button and cannot watch TV until the show has been recorded. Or you can undo the Timer Record button, watch another program, them remember to set the Timer Record button when you are finished. Very inconvenient.You can, however, watch a DVD while your VCR is set in Record Mode/Prepare to Record Mode! Unfortunately this does not work well with me.
This unit is impressive. I paired it with Pioneer Elite vsx-30 receiver, and I have Polk's TSi300 for front, CS10 and M10 for surrounds. No problem with blending. Actually the most impressive part of my Home Theater is this subwoofer. You can hear the drumms and the bass like you are in the stage. Impressive subwoofer!
I bought the Meizu about a month ago or so and I am highly pleased with it. The sound it produced is superb! I tend to like to "immerse" myself in my music and this player can create that effect at a fraction of its available volume. This player has a very flexible sound effect mode which allows you to tailor the sound to your preference. I usually am listening while riding on a commuter train (noisy) and this player easily drowns out the noise of the train.This player can play music, videos and display pics. The player has a drag and drop capability that makes file transfer super easy. Adding music to your player is easy even for the novice. If you are adding videos, you'll need to convert them to a format the Meizu can read. You will receive software to do the conversion, but it takes a little toying around with to figure out how to make it work right. It took me a couple of tries to get it right. But once you get it, the videos are just as easy to transfer onto the player and they look really good.As for the player's functionality, the menus are very intuitive to use and are well laid out. The display is bright and easy to read---even in bright sunlight. The Meizu has a couple of games and an alarm clock too I believe. I haven't used these features, but it's nice to know I have a couple of extras for the price. I must agree with other reviewers who said the touch menu pad can be tricky to use. It's ultra sensitive---which is actually a good thing, but it will take some getting used to. When I first got the player, I had a really hard time working with it. Don't worry though---it's a learning curve and you will get better at working with it very quickly. Now that I've learned the tricks, I really appreciate the touch menu pad. Battery life overall is very good. Other reviewers have said it would be nice to have a plug in charger, but the USB charger works fine if you use the computer daily anyway. The player charges fairly quickly. My player is charging right now as I write this review.All things said, you'll have a hard time finding a player that offers more value for your money. I'm an extremely value-conscious consumer (not cheap) and I think this player is a solid value for someone who wants a great player without laying down hundreds of dollars. The 4GB capacity isn't as big as the newest players on the market, but this again is not a big deal depending on how you use the player. My 4GB is more than enough space for me to store what I'm listening to right now on the player. And since I use the computer daily, it's no big deal for me to swap albums on-and-off when I am int the mood for something new. If you are a die-hard IPOD fan, then you should get an IPOD. But if you are looking for solid performance at a reaonable price, the Meizu is your player!
I love this item. For the map-reading challenged, this product can prevent many arguments between driver and navigator. The portability is a real plus since you can use it in any car. It is very easy to program and use. The voice directions are great.
I bought these to add a memory card to my laptop, and all went well!
These headphones are not the loudest I've seen. The bass response isn't the greatest either. However for the price you can't really expect super-high quality. The sound is, however, very clear even at the highest volume. That is a plus. If you are an audiophile spend more money.
these speakers are wonderful! and adorable! my only gripe is that they're fairly lightweight and if the sound is up loud, they tend to rumble right off my shelf. and although i do wish they went a little louder, they're pretty stellar for the size and price.
This camera is super easy to use, quick to the shot, and great for both trips and parties.I literally purchased this camera two days prior to a trip to the islands and returned with some great shots....
Connects my MacBook Pro to a Panasonic Plasma TV with no problem. The Mac recognized the TV and I could adjust all the monitor parameters using System Preferences. Perfect.
Unfortunatly most camers i looked at only come with 60foot cables if you have a long distance to from the dvr you need an extenstion cable price is reasonable and has the connectors need in the package as shown
It turned out that this item was not right for my Laptop. I returmed with no problem and get my refund in a short time
I have a set of the Bose brand speakers which obviously have better sound. However, for the price of this product, the quality of the sound is wonderful. It is battery operated and small in size which makes it very convienent for travel. It is great to use by the pool, bedroom, or office.
We lost a lens cap while taking pictures in the mountains. We were very pleased to find a replacement of exactly the right size which, because of its soft plastic side, clings to the lens and doesn't fall off as the original, hard plastic one did.
I was using two six-socket surge protectors and a three outlet extension cord for my computer and peripherals. Unfortunately, a few of the plugs were too bulky, leaving no open sockets. Needing to add another peripheral and another bulky plug, I first thought about buying a new eight-socket model. In my search, I stumbled upon this metal behemoth. After reading the reviews, I knew this was the one I wanted.It works greats and handles almost all of my plugs. The only one that required more than one slot was forPlugable USB 2.0 10 Port Hub (with Power Adapter)because that plug is about three inches wide, blocking the socket to the left. Rather than lose a socket, I just plugged that device into a different power strip. The displayed stock photo doesn't show clearly how much space is available between sockets, or how big of a plug it will handle. With various size plugs, I am now using all ten sockets on this product plus three on the other surge protector. Not only that, but I eliminated the three-outlet extension cord altogether. With the included 15 foot cord plugged into a different outlet, I now have five open sockets, and am ready for "future expansion," if necessary. I highly recommend it.
I bought these for my husband to listen to Bible CD's that I loaded onto our iPod. He has some hearing loss in one ear and with the regular earbuds he could only hear in his good ear. With these headphones, he can hear in both ears and he really likes that. They sound pretty good with music, but are great with the book format. I personally do not care for the large around the ear sytle headphones, but he does not mind them and says that outside factors are less distracting to him when he has these on. He did not care for the earbud style headphones. The price was amazingly low and they work for our needs.
After I drowned my last mouse (they don't swim), I finally had an excuse to get the cordless optical mouse I had been eyeing for a while. This cordless mouse/keyboard duo doesn't disappoint.This is a great set all around, but I thought I'd address some concerns or trouble points I've read in other reviews:Mouse Accuracy: Some people have complained about the mouse jumping around the screen, moving in the wrong direction or being unresponsive. The key here is to make sure to use the risht surface for your mouse and its optical eye. I had some similar problems until I found the right surface for the mouse. I'm using a pad with a dark, slightly coarse surface, and the mouse works flawlessly, much better in fact than my old corded trackball mouse.Mouse Battery Life: Fully charged, the batteries last through 2 days of heavy gaming. With the rechargeable base, leave it to recharge at night and you'll never have a problem. Should the charge happen to run low, a quick 10 minute charge in the base will get you going again. If you can't get through a full day on a charge, try new batteries or exchange the charger base, because something's wrong.Media key Compatibility: make sure you download the lastest software updates from the Logitech website. Yhe media keys work on all my programs, including itunes, windows media, and sonic cineplayer. Even a lesser known program, like Quintessential Player works fine.No Caps lock or Scroll lock lights on keyboard: I would assume this is obvious, as having lights on the keyboard would drain the keyboard batteries unnecessarily. The Num lock and Cap lock lights are on the charger base.Radio Interference: I have my charger about 10 inches away from my cpu, 1 foot away from my monitor and 2 feet away from my 2.4 Gigahertz cordless phone. No problems at all. I have also had no problems with channel interference between the mouse and keyboard.On-screen display interferes with games: I haven't experienced this problem myself, but there is an option to turn the on-screen display off. I would think this would solve the problem.All in all, this is a great, feature packed duo. More programmable buttons on the keyboard than you will probably use, with a great feel to the keys as well. The 8 button mouse may seem a little confusing or &quot;busy&quot; at first, but in no time you'll be wondering how you lived without them.Two minor gripes: The volume dial has a short delay before it kicks in. This can be annoying if you're not paying attention as your music may be playing a lot louder than expected if you're not careful. Also, no manual at all. It's features are easy enough to discover on your own, but at quick reference guide at the very least, would have been nice.
RCA Wireless Stereo Speaker With "Autoscan"I bought my first set about 6 months ago and they have worked well for me. They are being used as a boost sound for my TV because of my hearing. My new set will be used with my IMac and ITunes. I think for the price they can't be beat and I hope the new set works as well as the first.
I bought my LNS4051D before Christmas because the price was veeeeery attractive. The provider actually was Etronics. Had a delay in the shipping and received 4 or 5 days after planned, but it was no big deal to me. Very easy to unpack and install. Set up is easy as well. The quality of the picture is awesome for an LCD. I've been researching over the internet about flat panel TVs for some time before buying this one. I was planning to buy a Sony Bravia, but woudn't like to pay much more just for the brand. I went to this Best Buy store and they were side by side. I played for a while with both remotes and the quality of the image was pretty much the same for me. At that moment I decided to buy this TV. I'm very happy with my purchase, but......as already mentioned for some reviewers there is an issue with the sound. Some buzzing when reproducing low frequencies. I intend to buy a home theater, so I won't have this problem anymore. Anyway, to enjoy the full experience you must have a good sound system.
I read the reviews before my purchase and had faith in the quality of B+W products. However, after I got this filter, I was really disappointed.The words "Made In Germany" were skew in printing and partially missing. Cause it would be very inconvenient to exchange, I told myself, "Ok, it might not be that bad." But, when I installed it on my lens, every time I looked down, it looks really awkward and ugly. I want to exchange for another one.
I don't really know what to say here. I've only used it once, shooting a wedding with a friend. It did well.As far as ordering through Amazon it was here promptly, as usual, and I've had no problems mechanically.
We were having trouble hearing the voices in movies and programs. It always sounded like the music or the background noise was drowning them out. Our son-in-law has one of these speakers so we ordered it and it makes a huge difference. The voices are clear and sharp and the sound is more &#34;surround&#34; than before. Excellent product.
First off, the ipod video has everything one could want in a portable mp3 player. It plays music, video, shows pictures, has games, contacts, calender, world clock, and a stopwatch. With 30gb, its alsmost impossible to fill it up so there are no worries about room remaining. And at only .4 inches thick its almost half as thick as its competitor, the Creative product, which is .7 inches thick. The main flaw, which will be found with anything that plays video, is ALL dvds are protected so they cant be burned onto ANY computer. One way around this is to use a program called M2 Convert, this program is illegal but I've heard from multiple friends that it works great. It bypasses the protective encoding, burns the DVD onto your computer, and converts it to MPEG-4 format so it is compatible with the iPod video. Just download the program, insert your DVD, and start the 3-hour process. Doing a google search on it should be helpful to find it. The legal way around this, and out of your wallet, is to buy from iTunes. TV shows are 1.99 as are music videos, movie trailers, ect. Compared to .99 for a 4 minute song, the deal doesnt seem so bad. If you get anything from this review BUY A CASE IMMEDIALTY, I read other reviews and learned that the easy way, because who wants a scratched up iPod. Ebay is a cheap place for cases, get one wih a plastic screen protecter, not a clear film because those dont work at all.I really enjoy my iPod, you will too!
Bose makes an incredible product and this item is no exception. The pros definitely outweigh the cons when purchasing this item.Cons:-no external outlets to plug in other items-(the worst con) bad remote control; unresponsive and impractical (mine is in a drawer somewhere)-lots of cords to hide/tuck awayPros:-INCREDIBLE sound! I cannot imagine a better sound for the size-size of dock is very small and not an eyesore. good for a small space-could be the only item I need in an apartment or lone bedroom-price (I am sure others would debate this, but when you calculate the size of a home stereo versus the cost of ipod + this dock, it is well worth it {yes, I think this puts out that kind of sound})Bottom line, if you know Bose, buy this... it will not disappoint. If you do not own anything Bose, this item is the best I have heard for the price and well worth your money.
Well, I was ready to be disappointed based on my previous experience with an Envision 17" Flat Panel, but thank you Viewsonic. You have restored my faith in LCD's. Using the VX900's digital connection I was pleasantly surprised to find it as sharp, if not sharper than my old 21" CRT and NO dead pixels (yeah!). Text looks very crisp and actually looks great without turning on Microsoft's Cleartype Font Smoothing. Brightness is definitely not a problem. I actually had to turn down the brightness settings because the whites were "snow blinding" me. DVD Playback is also excellent and ghosting is at a minimum primarily due to the fast response time this display has...a true 25 milliseconds. As far as the built-in speakers go, I haven't used them, so I will not comment. Regarding general setup, the VX900 came with all the required cables for hookup using either an Analog or Digital video signal. And for icing on the cake, the VX900's silver and black case is one of the coolest I have ever seen. Very stylish. It will dress-up any desk you place it on.
This mouse is great. It's the perfect size for travel. the battery lasts a long time. Just wish it had a back button on the side, that's the only thing I miss.
It doesn't get much easier than this. My real rating is a 3.75. I was looking for a simple (wireless) connection from my PC to my stereo for playing music/playlists. I had tried Apple's AirExpress and others with little/no luck.Pros: Easy set-up. VERY nice, comprehensive control of the iPod functions from the remote (including ability to see the song names in the playlists). Audio quality is pretty darn good. I realize most manufacturers (including Logitech) have migrated away from Bluetooth and toward WiFi for this application, but their abandoning this technology made this product just too inexpensive to resist (I paid $95 in Jan. '08)Cons: When I want to use the system, I usually have to "reset" it by turning the remote (stereo end) base unit off, then on again. The VERY occasional "skip" of connection - usually only happens when music has streamed for hours at a time - might even be a PC issue.Two other quick notes- On the plus side, I've had no range or line of sight connection issues, and my PC is approx. 60', 3 walls and a closed cabinet away from my home audio receiver. On the down side, I've had challenges getting the "broadcast any PC sound" feature to work consistently - not a big deal for me, but would come in handy for some applications.I think this unit is getting tougher and tougher to find, but if you have the need and can pick one up before they're extinct, it's a good value.
It's been over two years since I bought this camera and it's still going strong. After reading some of the more recent reviews I just wanted to touch on some subjects:Battery Life - Using 2300 mAh Ni-MH I can take over 70 top quality images, at least half with the flash on, on two batteries. During the hurricanes of 2004 that hit Florida I purchased a Lithium Ion battery cell for the camera and it's STILL in the camera and working perfectly!Image Quality - I'm a digital artist and know image artifacting and the differences between poor quality images and images worth printing. I've printed over a dozen 8x10s over the last two years and they've all come out beautiful. 4x6 prints that are well exposed are indistinguishable from 35mm prints.Imaging Speed - Yes, this, and every other point and shoot digital camera, has a slow recycle speed, some newer camera may be marginally faster but for something two years old this works as well if not better than any on the market at the time.In conclusion: BUY this camera if you can find one. It takes great pictures, it does NOT eat batteries as others have claimed and you can get some very nice archival prints from it. For the money I spent two years ago I couldn't be happier.Please see my review from two years ago further down the list for more information on the Kodak CX4230.
Great little stand - extremely portable. Able to be used with almost any device. Use it on my nightstand, when studying, everywhere. A+
This little baby did just what I needed it to. The sound isnt crystal clear perfect, but it plays as well as a radio station. The remote is GREAT! But, the construction was poor and it started coming apart when changing flash drives. It also had trouble maintaining the station. It became very frustrating. With better construction this would have been awesome (and likely would have cost more...so you get what you pay for). Good product for about 2 months. It plays better in some car stereos than others. Worth having, but only as a temporary fix. Don't plan on months and months of use.
I am using this headset for a yr now and they are still working just great.I bought it for 12 bucks, at the current price its a steal.
I hate wide keyboards with a number pad. They force me to reach too far for the mouse. This keyboard minimizes the distance between home row typing position and my mouse. It also lies very flat, so my wrists don't have to bend upwards. The Fn key does not duplicate the functionality of my IBM laptop Fn key. Also with my laptop, it seems Numlock and Fn are both needed to enable this keyboard's number pad, but I don't plan to ever use that feature anyway. Occasionally I bump the Fn key in the corner which causes some of the number pad keys to not work, but another press toggles things back to normal. I might pop the case open and tape over the Fn key. If you install the provided software, you get some bonus keys along the top. Some people might not like the feel or size of this keyboard, but it works for me.
Pros:The sound quality is great.The batteries can be replaced (rechargeable NIHM batteries work great in this).Cons:The ear pads press against your ears and if you have glasses they can be a bit uncomfortable.
I have been using this lens as my main lens since I got it. I only removed it to use a 18-200mm for a period. I am satisfied with the lens and do not have anything to complain about. It was a great deal.
My husband bought this for me for Christmas. He says I couldn't find my way out of a brown paper bag when it comes to directions and finding places. I won't elaborate on that, but the gps has come in so handy and I love it.
I just received this mouse and it seems to be pretty decent, but there is a problem with the scroll wheel. Every time I scroll up it makes a loud clicking noise and feels kind of cheap. Scrolling down seems to be fine. Tracking accuracy is acceptable, but not great. This will work fine if you use it occasionally to carry to meetings, but I wouldn't recommend using it as a primary mouse and I definitely would not recommend using it for gaming or graphics applications.
O-Stars was not an option.!Cannot remove software through control panel or Harmony uninstall! I have used Registry Mechanic, Defragmented, cleanup disc..you name it I tried it and the windows installer keeps popping up to install the Harmony! Even when I try to open another program. I cannot get this crap off my computer!The remote has been returned, but I am still having grief over the software that was installed for it. I have emailed Logitech 5 times and they don't even reply.
Out of the box, the Setup CD did not detect my bridge;rendering it useless. Made sure I was on the same network as the bridge(ie 192.168.1.?)--router is on 192.168.1.210. Nothing. Logging into the web brower setup was pointless, when you try to save settings the web browser either rejects the devices redirect page or gives you some authentication error. I had it working wirelessly, wired to a wrt54g, and wired directly to the computer. Everytime it was working it was great. No dropped sound, very few instances of lag issues. Great product when it works, which is almost never. I have mac address filtering and no key set on my network and even when I turn the filter off and the firewalls; it doesn't want to be found on the network. Avoid this product and save yourself headaches and disappointment. Seriously -- Not a good linksys product. There are alternative to this device. I'm sure any of them would be better then this joke. No firmware available.
Working in an electronic store I had a good chance of always playing with all the gadgets most of the time my attention was towards home theatre products,i just couldn't help but to play around so much with dvdplayers and recievers and both at the same time including speakers.We got to the point were we could tell a diffrence not just in basic design,practical use,durability,looks,options but we got a good ear for sound.What we came to determine is the JVC recievers always had the best sound quality and we always used them in the store becouse of that and also we new the setup menus would be easy.That was 5 years ago and i still test all the new recievers I can but had to buy this one to its truly POWERFUL & CRISP sounding hook it up to a decent dvd player and you'll be good to go!Did I mention its easy to set up? BUY IT
This is the first GPS system i have used so i don't have anything to compare to. Testing it on known routes, it would have gotten me lost if i didn't already know where i was going. The audio turning prompts are way too early, you really have to watch the display. It calculated some REALLY strange routes at times. Too bulky to put in my pocket like some. I would have liked some other type of mounting system.All in all, i'll stick to maps.
This is perfect for the Canon SD1000. It's got quite a magnet to hold it shut and we found that the "belt loop" is a good place to store the extra battery if you don't wear a belt and just put this in your pocket.
Just ordered this headset, and i am very satisfied with it.Indeed i got my money worth.It sounds very clear and the base is awesome!!!!, and the mic, is clean!!!!
I found no difference between this cable and the one I paid $40 to purchase at best buy. It worked great and I would purchase again from this vendor.
My daughter and I purchased this item to install her new sterio. It was so easy to just clip the un-needed peices and we had the install done in about 20 min..
Work just as well as any other cable but the thickness is the only thing bothering me. Can't knock it since I do not see any picture degrade.
Fine printer, excellent overall.Only drawbacks are its weight and powerup surge (can trigger UPSes and set-top boxes)
I love my macbook!It is just amazing, i had a couple of monts deciding which laptop i should buy. A mac was not in my list, but when the macbook came out I know it was just perfect, great price AMAZING features.So well i picked the 1.83 model, it has everything you may need and more, iLife, totally useful, photo booth to entertain yourself a lil bit and front row! front row is awesomei tlet you see all your pictures, videos, dvds, etc.And using it is just amazing, it feels like using your iPod!!The mag safe power conector is awesome,luckily my mac has not been threated by any fall, but knowing it wont go flying is really cool.Mac os x its just really intuitive, i had never use a mac before and i thought it would be a little though at first,but none of that! the next day i had all my info in my mac!!This computer its beautiful, inside and out, the apple logo in the front looks georgeus when its illuminated.I would have just like it had a super drive and not a combo drive:( but well it cant be perfect!The only issue is that the computer runs extremely hot!! specially on the bottom, its not like some people say that you can not even touch, you can use it perfectly, but i would recommed you to use it in your lap.In conclusion, I think this is the better laptop i could have bought! i simply love it!!
Purchased this macro lens mainly for portraits and it is fantastic. The image is sharp and clear. Saves me a lot of time from editing since the quality is so true.
I've used this scanner for archiving old photos, general scanning, and importing line art for coloring in Photoshop & GIMP. I've been very happy with it. The resolution & color quality is great for my uses and it's reasonably fast too. I have used this scanner on 3 different PCs and haven't had a single setup issue.You can get these for a great price here so they're definitely worth checking out.
I am use to the headphones from Sony that the band fits behind the head. I will use these if my Sony goes out or I forget them.
I was very pleased with the product, with one exception. The "built in" level on the mounting bracket was not level. Unfortunately I found out after mounting the product on the wall. If you purchase this product, double check with a real level before drilling
I have this hooked up to a fosgate P3 enclosed ported box that can handle 600 watts rms and comes wired at 1 ohm. i have the amp set to 30% and its plenty. this is the only brand that can run stable at 1 ohm, and its pretty much ridiculous. Be careful tho, 1 ohm vibrates a lot and will shatter a window lol
Bought my monitor in January 2008. Turned on my computer today and the screen stayed black. Surely a computer monitor should last more than 3 years. What gives, Samsung?
I received my headphones and I must say these are sooo comfortable! I have worn them (so far) for 7 hours with no aches or pains! They fit comfortably over my ears and are not too snug. The sound quality is great. Noise reduction could be better, but for the price, I can't complain. I did not hear the vacuum cleaner while I cleaned around the house, nor could I hear my neighbors noisy dog (thank goodness.)I highly recommend this product who wants to drown outside noises and immerse yourself in your music. Daft Punk sounds fabulous!Thanks for making such a economical and quality item.
These cables are used to give to people who move their offices around and need longer cables. Being that we use Cat6 at my location, I chose to stay with Cat6. They offer as good of performance as any other brand, have an easy unplug boot, and seem overall to be constructed adequately/appropriately.
Received the Next Generation Remote Control Extender quickly and after reading many reviews, it worked perfectly. The item was placed in an enclosed wood cabinet and the remote not only works with the device in the cabinet, it works from the garage in a 3100 SQFT home. Excellent reception, very happy with the purchase and the price.
After years of frustration with earbuds that pop out of my ears while running and walking, I got these headphones. They're great - lightweight and they stay put! Sound quality is good too.
The player was working fine when I got it for christmas, no problems except faulty battery life and a seperation with the internal and the memory card memory. Then, a random day came which something broke the inside of the head-phone jack, and now it only works in one phone, no matter what pair of head-phones I put inside it! It sucks! Yeah, the price is good, but literally this peice of crap is worth nothing, so it's still overpriced. You have a much better bet buying the Sony Walkman, probably.
Excellent UV protection filter that is well worth the money to protect your valuable lens.
The automatic is perfect 99% of the time. always crystal clear images, i'm very satisfied with the purchase.ISO is a bit grainy. i like actual arrow buttons on the side rather than touchscreen buttons. finally, there is no night shot. this is probably my biggest disappointment, i haven't seen a digital still camera from Sony in 3 years that had IR night shot.
Before this purchase, my laptop had only 512k of RAM memory. Now, its running at +1GB, and it simply flies!
It does its job well. BUT, I was not able to read it in on my computer. You'll have to check to see if your computer can read this device...go to the Transcend site to find out before you buy. It obviously isn't backward compatible. Therefore, 2 stars is generous...got to be able to read what's on there!
What a piece of XXXX...All I can say is get Logi. The tilt wheel is VERY FLIMSY. It takes much force to make it go left and right with uncertain click. Scroll wheel does not have click and it takes a LOT of force to move it. Very poor design.I just can't believe how low Microsoft mouse are. Logi has improved and no wonder Dell does not sell/offer Microsoft junks!
I liked the look of this product so we purchased one for my 3 year old. Before we started using it we gave it to him to check out. He pulled all the holders out and when we went to go put them back in found out that they all had been broken coming out. It was an indication that 1. we probably shouldn't have given it to our kid first but, 2. that it is a flimsy design and breaks easily. We ended up throwing out before even getting a chance to use it.
Bought four as replacement for four purchased in 2000. Can't believed they lasted so long.
I've been searching and searching for an MP3 player that will work well with NetLibrary audio books (from my library). This one is perfect because1. It doesn't lose it's place! When I shut it down, it always comes back to where I left off. This is even when I charge the battery, or when I sync new files to the player!2. It has bookmarks! If I decide I want to listen to a different book, or to some music, or whatever, I can set a bookmark and come back to it easily.3. It is simple to fast forward or reverse. (reverse is really nice, if I miss something in an audio book). Other players I've tried will just go back to the beginning of the file, which is a huge pain!I don't do much else with the player. (No video or pictures, and I don't keep my entire music library on it either) I don't use the software that came with it, and I haven't had any problems.I'm really pleased with it, and the price was very reasonable!I also purchased the Creative Zen Power Adaptor, which works really well.
If you want point and shoot or you want to fool around with the settings, this camera is excellent. I did a lot of research on what to buy and am very happy with the 510-Z. Print quality is excellent and the accompanying software is easy to use.
For me (Windows XP Home edition), everything worked perfectly out of the box. Within 15 min of opening the box, I had pictures that easily beat the 1 hour photo machines in both detail and color. (I have a 6mp DSLR.) I used an SD card reader to transfer files from the camera to the computer, then used the Microsoft print wizard in MS Photo Manager to quickly size and send the print. This is a great tool to have for getting beautiful snapshots quickly. It is a little pricey as noted in earlier reviews because special paper and dye-sub materials are required but the quality easily beats my Epson C84 IJ and Lexmark Z805 IJ. I will probably use one of the on-line services for bulk printing because they are much cheaper but I always have the capability for something right away when I want it.
this product is great. i can connect all over my house and sometimes i get the option to connect onto one of my neighbors. when i wasn't paying atteniton my computer automatically connected me to my neighbors and i got bad service, but otherwise my mac and all the other types of computers in my house connect great.just make sure you do not buy the wireless "B" one. my brother originally bought the wireless "B" and i had problems. my boyfriend had it and i couldn't connect in his room very well.my friend put security on her G so that people can't use hers in her apartment, so i think all of the bases are covered. oh yeah just remember the password. she had the hardest time remembering her password and that was a pain in the @$$.
excellent product, 100% recommended the truth ... I am very pleased with its operation and performance ... anyone else tell you that you can purchase with confidence
Noise canceling works fairly well, bass sounds good, highs and mids are very nice. Overall a great buy, I'm very pleased.
The replacement battery was purchased for my Uniden cordless telephone. The time it took to actually receive the replacement battery was earlier than originally indicated, so I was happy in that regard. The battery itself has a smaller footprint than the battery it was replacing, so I was a bit sceptical about its performance, but so far, it's holding a charge for 2-3 days [depending upon usage] without returning it to the base. It's still too early to tell regarding how long the battery will last, but so far, so good. I'm very pleased with this purchase.
Lots of different sizes available but not description of the actual sizes. Is this a silly thing to ask for from a marketing department. I wish Amazon had a standard for including such information. The reviews are not better, in complaining about it not fitting and then not taking the 60 secs of time to describe the actual inner dimensions themselves.
It works and it is one of the only shower radios out there these days. The stations come in quite well and we keep ours IN the shower with us. Its easy to use. I'd recommend it to anyone for a great shower radio. It was a wonderful wedding present - one of our favorites for sure!
A well received 18 year old birthday gift. Great sound and much relief for Mom knowing he won't be deaf from ear buds by the time he's 30. The headphones are comfortable and keep most of the noise out.
I bought this scanner and am very pleased. It does a marvelous job. I highly recommend it!
I have had this for a while but finely got it out when putting up Christmas decorations this year. It came in very handy and worked like it is designed to do. Time will tell if that remains my consensus.
I bought this for school around six months ago and it has been a good laptop. I bought it in white. Pretty fast, doesn't give me any problems. Good, reliable computer. The speakers work exceptionally well for a laptop this size and price. The only con is that the mousepad thing is made of metal and I don't really like how that feels, but that's just a personal preference.
It's been about a year since I've installed this as a replacement for a Yamaha NS-SP1500 rear surround speaker. I use it to counterbalance the Yamaha center speaker that came with the NS-SP1500 system - I'm using both as rear surround speakers. It IS bulky and not conducive for wall mounting, so it only gets 4 stars. Otherwise, I think it's as good as the Yamaha center speaker. I listen to a lot of classical and electronica music , and without a scientific calibration, I think it's a fine speaker for the price; but I still have to admit that I am NOT using it as my primary center speaker for movie dialogue.
This camera worked great with XP and Vista, but there is no software for Windows 7, and Logitech is not going to release any Win 7 driver for it. The SW for newer cameras will not work either. I'm really upset that my relatively new webcam will no longer work.
I'm only using this like a power switch to the cable. Can switch it to ANT to turn cable off, and then back to cable to turn cable back on. Helps get chores around the house done. works fine for that.
What can I say it very inexpensive and it works don't buy overpriced cables from these electronic stores. Buy them from AMAZON they don't never disappoint and they are just as good as the overpriced ones!!
A great product for the price. Take that how you will, but it does everything promised. It is rather ugly from the outside and the picture quality is sub-par. But the price vs size is great as well as the built-in IR headphones. Of course, there is that upside-down spinning DVD in the overhead that sometimes, even while parked, will begin to scrape, rattle, and otherwise cause some dad to want to jerk the steering wheel into oncoming traffic. But, if you have the headphones on, you'll never know.
This review is for Canon 106 Cartridge for Canon imageCLASS MF6500 Series. As I have found with all the Canon products I've owned, these are rather expensive, but are of excellent quality. Having owned other, less expensive, and having been disappointed by them, I always opt for a Canon product if one is available in my price range. The toner, of course, is part of the bargain. I never use non-Canon toner. While expensive, I feel the quality of the outcome is worth the price. I would, and do, recommend Canon to anyone considering a printer / copier purchase.
If you need it for your car, forget about it!! I was looking for the cassette-style converter for my new i-pod but a zealous salesman talked me into buying the irock-----no wires when you're driving yada-yada-yada--and it sounded great on the stereo in the store. It cost ten dollars more, but I felt so cutting edge!! The sound is awful! the reception is awful! the only time I may use it is on my stereo receiver at home. NO great advantage because popping in the CD is just as easy. really disappointed.
After researching the many types of cases out there, I went with this one based on all of the reviews of cases for the Z22. I love it! It doesn't smell bad (someone had reviewed that theirs did) and it fits the Z22 perfectly. The on/off switch is covered and I recommend locking your keypad so it doesn't get turned off/on accidentally. I only wish they had other colors available.
Before my wife and child could not use the home theater system with ps3. There were 4 remotes and they could not figure when buttons to press on each to do what they wanted to do. Now with this remote and the blu wave remotes I.R.sensor we have one remote and they can work the system with out me. Plan on 2 to 3 hours of set up to get a complex system working exactly like you want. But after that you will have no problems unless you move the remote before every thing is turned on or off. If that is the case and the remote get out of sync with what is really on. The easy way is just to press off on the remote then make sure every thing is really off.
Despite some of the warnings on here I decided to give this case a try as it seemed to be perfect for carrying my disks in my backpack. I was disappointed. Knowing that some people had problems I took extra care to push my SD cards down into the proper locations inside the case. I carried the case in my hand from my kitchen to my office and guess what happened? Yup. The SD cards were rolling around, they broke free without any badgering. So mine didn't work. If they made the rubber soft then it would hold, but they didn't. Too bad.I suggest getting a small camera case, they make some "harder"-shell full-zipper ones pretty cheap - $5. Keep your little plastic cases inside that.
i was cleaning out my gramps garage and found this tripod and decided to keep it. on the box it says it was made in 1994. i tested it out fully extending the legs and neck. and found it to be quite sturdy all around. i shook it a bit to be sure and yea its sturdy. i read some other reviews on this tripod saying this was very flimsy and wobbly when fully extended. mabe they just got bad ones or it may be cause my older version is better quality? idk. theres no hook loop to add weight but i can just drill a small hole at the bottom and that will work just fine.only problem i have is up and down movement is jerky. unless really loose. and swivel movement isnt very smooth even loosened up all the way. when its folded up all the way its about 21 inches long and 4 inches wide, which isnt to bad, to big 'for me anyways' for backpacking. overall i like it cause its not a p.o.s like my old one which was about the same price as this one is advertised at. that one was really flimsy,could be knocked over by the slightest breeze., way to short (litte higher than this one half extended) and fell apart after a short time. plus this was free and now i dont hafto go buy one. if i think of the name of the one that was crap il add it later.
Great deal for $8-10 after rebate. Plenty of room and reasonably secure storage of disks. However, the zipper that is used to close the case is a little hard to get hold of when you try to close the cae. It gets lost in the folds of the open case. Inevitable, I suppose. Looks reasonably durable, too.
I am appreciating this camera more every day. Last weekend I took it to a wedding, and in fact I had the smallest SLR at the entire party. It made it easy for me to carry it and take shots the entire day. Also the battery performance was very good (I took more than 150 pictures and the battery was still far from empty).I bought this camera for traveling, size and weight was an important consideration and I really like the camera for this. I take it everywhere.It has all the advantages of an SLR (manual controls, seeing through the lens, interchangeable lenses), with the portability of a compact camera. Your hands should not be too big, if they are you would probably be better off with the e-510.The 40-150 lens included in the kit is very light and portable and produces some excellent quality shots.I like the performance of the camera, it has fast startup and excellent shutter performance.The live view mode as advertised is not that useful, mainly because of the latency when pressing the shutter button. I hardly use the feature.My previous camera was a compact camera (Canon Powershot S50). It took me some time to get used to the e-410 (being a SLR camera) and to learn how to use all its features.
If you are looking for a solid, articulating, wall mount at a great price..this is it. I was a little concerned about using it for a 40" LCD but felt better once I opened the box.Suggested improvement: you may need some washers to prevent the accompanying mounting plate screws from "digging" into the back of your t.v.; may not apply to you depending on your make/model. My particular make is the Samsung Model: LN-T4066F
I bought this item pretty much just for the skin, and not for the other features. I don't use the screen shield (the hard clear plastic piece), the stand, or the arm band, I just use the skin and the screen protector. As a skin it works very well. It fits well, but isn't super tight. This makes it easy to put on and you don't have any problem with the buttons like I've heard about in reviews of other skins. The screen protector is a pain in the rear to put on without air bubbles, but I believe that's going to be the case with any screen protector. Overall, I think it was a good value.
The only problem is that the radio station frequencies are compatible with the USA and not Middle East FM station (even number scan)!!!!If anyone knows any solution pls let me know. Thanks.
Sorry I can't review this item, only the seller PORTABLEGUY.I purchased this assuming it had 2 wireless mics as in the picture. My bad I didn't pay attention. It has one mic and one hand-held mic.So I contacted PORTABLEGUY asking if they had another mic they could SELL ME as an add on to this system since it was my fault, or I could return it and buy a MORE EXPENSIVE system FROM THEM with 2 lapel mics from them.After a long-winded email to them explaining I wanted to BUY SOMETHING MORE FROM THEM, I got a terse email back from PORTABLEGUY asking my amazon order number.I responded with the amazon order number.PORTABLEGUY sends me back an email tersely stating "contact amazon". What? OK. No answer to my question. No concern for the money I was going to give them.So I write an email back to them saying I am trying to order something FROM THEM as an additional thing or return the existing one and UPGRADE FROM THEM. I am thinking they did not understand my email the first time. I made it very plain again what I was asking a question and wanted to be their customer.I get ANOTHER email back from them saying, "contact amazon." No "Got your email...", "You should try looking at this item...", nothing. Zero concern.OK. So I AM RETURNING this as the picture is a bit misrepresented (for me) and their customer service stinks. I will NOT be purchasing anything this company sells.Sorry, PORTABLEGUY, I tried working with you and you just gave me the finger twice.As for the unit, I am still looking for a good wireless 2 lapel system that I can use for 2 actors at the same time.
Fantastic! First pictures I loaded onto my computer were magnificent. Crisp clear and great resolution. I Already have put one on my web page.
I was very pleased with the service and product. I had the same product (same model #) before, and it broke, so I am hoping this product proves to be a little more duriable.
This tripod is very good for a light weight mini dv camcorder. It is a fluid head tripod, which means it is smooth on its movement when going side to side or up and down. It does not make jerky moves like a tripod that does not have this fluid head feature. I recommend it to anyone who has had the misfortune of getting a cheap tripod, and has had jerky videos. I now have 3 velbon tripods, 2 of which are the videomate-607/f models, and they are worth the price, which is very reasonable compared to a more costly model.The only down side is that I wish the legs would spread apart a little further. Because of this, I sometimes have to add a weight to the center spreader to help keep the tripod anchored down. But most of the time I am video taping in one spot, so it's not a big thing.John B.Bellingham, MA
I'm in the custom audio/video business and this is a great tool to have. It is very useful and not found in your local hardware store or Radio Shack...
Worked as expected. It is a nice little unit that packs everything into one box.
As others have recently stated in their reviews, Amazon recommends you buy this with the Canon S5 IS. This bag is too small for that camera to fit. It is supposed to be a tight fit for the S1 and S2, but the newer cameras are bigger and simply will not fit. I am returning this bag.
I installed screen, and it was possible to expand it.However, the screen not go back into the holder... I also...I returned it.
I am very pleased with my TV. However the shipping that was guaranteed was incredibly slow with not very much good customer service. I do like the television after spending some time to work with it.
Mine shipped fast and worked like it's supposed to, it splits the one incoming audio into two! no prob, works great and sound is crystal clear.
The tool was exactly what I needed to do the job. It came in a very timely manner. It took just a matter of minutes to complete the task of removing my stock radio cassette deck and replacing it with the OEM radio CD player.
The writeup gave no indication that the box can only be used on antennas that screw out of a desktop card - not usable to boost a Linksys router. Totally misleading and disappointing.
Although I had never heard of Sangean products I decided to take a chance mostly because of Amazon's reputation for handling good products. It was purchased for my wife to use outdoors while gardening. The merchandise arrived expiditiously and in good shape. It is a well constructed piece of merchandise and the sound is excellent. Most importantly my wife likes it. What more can i say?
Great price on this memory, about half the price of other brands. Increased the memory to 2GB from 128MB, so there was a great performance improvement as well on a 4-year old PC. No problems with quality so far..
I bought two of these cards for my Windows XP boxes when I upgraded my home network to gigabit ethernet. Both cards have begun to experience problems. Basically they drop the network connection periodically. When the cards are disabled and re-enabled, they work fine. I thought I might have a router or DNS problem (usually the issue manifests itself by a failed website call) but I am running with fixed IP addresses and have other computers, both Macs and PCs, running on the same network with no problems. I plan to experiment with drivers but this is a nuisance and I would not buy a Hawking card again.
So, I got a cable. It works. I specifically ordered this one because its purple - and since its in a high visibility spot running across my livingroom floor, I thought that would make it better. I did NOT get the purple I ordered, but brilliant red, which looks awful. I would have ordered from the other supplier if this one had in fact listed the product I ordered as out of stock. I don't think substituting color should be automatic, when I am specifically ordering something for its color. It works though, of course... I'm giving it 3 stars as it does its job but knocking off 2 as its not colored as advertised.
I have really enjoyed this product. While I agree that, if the unit is full, it is hard to browse, I think this is a great way of keeping CDs and DVDs. I have to have things alphabetized or categorized, and very few other systems allow you to rearrange discs so easily. I also like that it's very compact and has flat edges for stacking. Many other cylindrical organizers are smaller, but this will hold a very large collection. All in all a great buy, and I feel like it has solved many of my storage problems. At times mine is a bit tricky to open, but that is a small price to pay.
Hi,Recently i bought this camera since my Sony H2 lost it in South West Airline(Baggage guys opened and took, be careful while travelling, all peoples are same whether they are in rich or poor country)Actually i took many snaps but the clarity is not that much good compare to Sony H2, even when you enlarge FZ50 images are not clear after certain percentage, but my old images are too good.When i open Amazon Box, the Panasonic FZ50 BOX was opened, i am not sure some one did something.
First off I gave it a 4 stars because it doesn't come with a rechargeable battery, which stinks, my battery is already dead. I recieved this for my birthday and I sjut love it. It is super light and very easy to use. There are alot of options on this camera. It is user friendly and has a built in memory, you can also use a memory disk on this camera as well.
This adapter allows me to use one size filter on all my lenses. B+W makes quality products. When stacking filters many times with cheaper adapters the filters will bind (become difficult to screw/un-screw) but not so with B+W. The filters snug up well and come apart when needed. B+W never lets me down.
I think my wife and I are just about the last people any-where to take the plunge into computerdom. Im 63, and it was embarassing to pick up a K-mart or Wall-Mart flyer in the sunday paper recently(last five years or so) and not have a clue as to what some of the stuff was that was being advertised.Our daughter finally convinced us to buy a computer. We decided on HP stuff(monitor-hp pavilion mx75)(printer-HP deskjet 5550) along with the 1.3 intel processor was about all we would need to find out what was going on in the world around us. We bought our stuff from Best-Buy in MCallen Texas. The price was right and so are the people working there. My only complaint is this thing is almost to much fun to shut off. Time goes by way to fast while im playing around 0n line. We went with verizon because they are our phone co. Anyhow, bottom line is we sure do like this computer. So do other people who have seen what we bought, and what the price was. Im going to watch football now. Goodby, and thanks for building a computer we could afford. Don and Mary James.
Good fit and it works. Not much to say here except the phone is always functional when I use it (and I rarely use it) so battery must be maintaining charge.
This is where I go whenever I need to order another print pack for my Epson PictureMate printer. This is good quality photo paper... just be careful not to put the cardboard packing into your printer... it's the same size as the photo paper, and it is also white, so I have inadvertantly loaded the cardboard into my machine along with the photo paper.
This card is so fast that I could shoot pictures constantly with my Canon SD550. When I first open the box to see the card, I saw it was made in China and was a litte freaked out. But the quality didn't fail me at all. If you wanna snapshot your most precious moment, this is a must. And the price compared to other brand is so cheap yet it's working so well. Today I went on a trip and forgot my sandisk in my computer so I gotta borrow a Kingston 1GB (made in Japan) from my friend to take pictures. I was so pissed cos that card was so slow I missed most of my coolest pictures...Bottom line: get this card, get this card, just get it :D
This product was as advertised. We are very happy with the quality of the Bose stands and the difference they made in the sound of the speakers. They arrived on time and in very good condition. We would highly recommend this product.
These "mat frames" are so thin I doubt that I will use them. I didn't send them back because I didn't want to waste any more money
Used one of these at a hotel we were staying at. Great design, works well, much safer than cutting with a knife.
This is a nice little system for the price but it does have some drawbacks, mostly due to its Bluetooth implementation -- which in fairness I should say is not all Sony's fault.First of all, you must pair the receiver with whatever other B/T device you're going to be using with it; it is bidirectional, meaning it can transmit the audio it's playing to a set of Bluetooth stereo headphones (Motorokr S9, for example) or can receive audio from a music player such as an MP3-enabled cell phone, or (in my case) my laptop PC with a Bluetooth USB adapter. Once you've paired it -- which involves setting a pin code on both devices, a not entirely intuitive process -- you must then CONNECT it. While this is simple enough to do by right-clicking the CMTBX5BT in "My Bluetooth Places" on the desktop, then clicking "connect", the entire two-step setup procedure could easily confuse someone with limited computer experience. Also, once it's paired and connected, you play music on the laptop to the Bluetooth device, which appears to the computer as a set of headphones. In some cases, depending on what software you use to play music, you may need to reconfigure the default playback device to accomplish this -- another possible point of confusion for the technically-challenged.However, the fun is just beginning if you happen to be using your laptop computer on an 802.11b/g WiFi connection. Bluetooth technology uses the same 2.4 gHz frequency band as your wireless LAN adapter, and interference between the two is almost guaranteed (do a Google search on "wifi bluetooth interference" to see how widespread the problem is). In many cases, depending on the distance from your machine to the wireless hub, Bluetooth will slow your network throughput to a crawl, if not kill it completely. Bluetooth and WiFi were originally designed as competing technologies, and therefore don't "play well" together. While WiFi uses a fixed frequency channel in the 2.4 gig band, Bluetooth uses something called "frequency hopping spread-spectrum", which means it will walk all over the airspace of any other device that happens to be operating there simultaneously. There have been some proposals for technical solutions to mitigate this problem (and some newer B/T adapters are advertised as being "802.11-friendly") but nevertheless, the chances are good that you will encounter difficulty if you try to use this device and your WiFi connection together.In my case, my WiFi base unit is in another room, a total of perhaps 25 feet from the laptop, and normal download speed from the internet via my cable modem is in the 3-4 mB/sec range. As soon as I started sending Bluetooth audio from a streaming internet station to the Sony CMTBX5BT, however, this immediately plummeted down to under 100kB, and continued to deteriorate until it virtually stopped altogether. The effect of this was that the media player (Winamp) would constantly stop to buffer, play a second or two of audio, stop to rebuffer, etc. etc. It was simply unlistenable. As an experiment, I disconnected the base unit and moved it to within a couple of feet of the computer using a long ethernet cable. While this helped performance considerably, it would still stop momentarily to rebuffer every few minutes or so.As I mentioned at the outset, this is really not the fault of this product specifically, and until the issue of Bluetooth-802.11 coexistence is fully resolved, hassle-free B/T implementation is ahead of its time.Having said all that, if you are NOT wanting to use wireless internet and B/T together, this is a nice little system. If I switch off the WiFi, I'm able to pull up mp3 tracks from my local hard drive and play them wirelessly through it with no problem, and of course the FM tuner and CD player work great. Although the system lacks a changer, I can burn up to 10 hours worth of mp3's on a single disk for more than adequate long-play capability. While the the sleek black cabinet looks cool, I'm a bit disappointed in the speakers; they're OK but not outstanding. I hooked the system up to some Radio Shack bookshelf speakers left over from an old dead stereo from another era, and there was a very noticeable improvement in the sound quality. But for the price, this compact little stereo is hard to beat. Hopefully Bluetooth technology will catch up to it eventually.UPDATE: I'm revising my rating from three to four stars as I've managed to resolve most of the issues mentioned above, which were, again, not the fault of the CMTBX5T to begin with. Physically relocating my WiFi base unit to provide a stronger signal to the laptop has for the most part eliminated the interference problem, although I have noticed that during times of intense internet activity (downloading a large file, for example) the Bluetooth audio will sometimes speed up or slow down slightly. Also, for a while I had a perplexing problem where the audio would drop out occasionally for several seconds at a time. After noticing that these signal interruptions seemed to be occurring with regularity, I timed them to find they were happening exactly ten minutes apart. This discovery prompted a close inspection of my computer's Bluetooth configuration, which revealed a setting to have it automatically scan for the presence of other Bluetooth devices every ten minutes. After disabling this auto-scan, the problem disappeared.Overall, a very capable and good-sounding system.
Recently took the camera bag on trip...It held my Kodak DX6490 camera,extra battery,camera dock,tabletop tripod,daylight filter,polerizer filter,and cable to connect to Tv...plenty of room for all the stuff. Case is well made....also stuck in a lense adapter and two additional lenses....am well satisfied with the case.
Don't buy this router if you use MSN Messenger. The router will not allow voice/video conversations. Linksys support has been responsive assures me the router supports Messenger, but their instructions are extremely complex and so far (two weeks) I havn't been able to implement them. It's a pain unplugging the router and reconfiguring the network connections every time you need to make a call.
I've owned the TSU7000 for over 5 years now and have reprogrammed it several times as I've upgraded my home theater equipment. Believe the other reviewers - programming it is complicated and you'll need a lot of patience. But on the plus side, you can set this up EXACTLY as you want it. It controls over 10 components in my home entertainment system and works beautifully. There are only 2 downsides to this remote. One - it's response time tends to lag over extended use (8 months or more) and you'll have to re-download your configuration file to get it back up to speed. Two - the programming software will not work with Windows 7.
I bought this to repair the IR headset transmitter on a Alpine PKGRSE2 overhead DVD player. This works as well, and is much more cost efficient than sending the unit back for repair, which would be second repair of the IR. Headphones are also more comfortable, and the factory headphones that come with the Alpine still work, as the same frequency is used.
Fellowes BLACK FRAME PRIVACY FILTER 19/2 ( 93781 )The item arrived quickly but was broken. When I contacted the supplier, they sent me a replacement that arrived even quicker (without a hassle and at no additional cost). The item works great and does everything it claims to do.
It's a perfect device to transfer data from one place to another without any problem.
I purchased this for my wife for Christmas and it worked for 35 days then the radio and the CD stop working. I send it back to Coby and after 2 months they sent me a new unit that the CD player quit working after 45 day. The return process was not pleasant I would suggest that if you are looking for a CD player go with a major brand.
Received the screen on time and in excellent packaging. The screen has a solid feel and classy look in the cream color. Mounting took about 10 minutes and includes wall and ceiling. We are using the ceiling hooks and due to the solidness of it, is very stable. I was impressed with the brightness of the screen with the projected image at 1080i and at 720p as well as the viewing angle was quite good. As with all screens I have used it can be a bit tricky to get it retract when only partially deployed. For the money and Amazon Prime this is an excellent choice both in quality and price.
This hair dryer takes some getting used to. The brush gets tangled in my hair very easily and it does not turn as easily as you would think. I am not a hairdresser so I need to practice more. I think it will be good but not great.
I GAVE THIS ONE TO MY HUSBAND FOR HIS BDAY AND I THINK ITS WORTH IT... YOU COULD CARRY BOOKS AND ALSO YOUR LAPTOP... I THINK IS REALLY COMFORTABLE!! & WORTH BUYING
I'm a professional photographer, so correct color calibration is important. I'm very happy with the Huey Pro. It's super easy to use. I wish it also adjusted my monitor's brightness and contrast though.
I have been using this for close to a year. I looked and tried numerous products (see my other reviews) before settling on this product. I want an air vent mount instead of the windshield or dashboard type of mount, since I feel more secure knowing the speed we generally drive in.This product is mainly made of plastic, of reasonable quality. When trying to mount for the first time, heavy force should not be used as this would simply cause parts to be broken. The assembly itself does not require too much force. So caution should be taken if you find that you need to exert more force than necessary to assembly the parts together.The original spring clips that come with it, that connect the main assembly to the air vent, do not fit easily. I tried multiple methods and was unsuccessful. After calling Bracketron customer service, I was advised to try using the spring clip replacement, which is free and the request can be found on their website. With these spring clips, mounting to the air vent is a breeze and do offer secure assembly.I am able to fit my iPhone 4 with a casing, securely to this assembly. With the price, even though the mount is only available in portrait mode, I am overall happy with this product.
Netgear has made a great switch at a great price point. Simply be aware that one of the five ports will be utilized to tie into another switch, the router or the network in general, so only four ports remain useable to expand your network. This is a very handy device where you have a single network connection run to say a bed room or to an entertainment center but then need to add multiple devices to the network, say a network printer, a Roku Box such asRoku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Player, etc. Would buy again, though if you need more ports, check outNetgear FS108 ProSafe 8-Port Fast Ethernet Desktop Switch.
This product is really great. Nice field of view along with being small and very light
I recommend this for use with comcast subscribers in our area, it is easy to set up and has a web based administration page that even those with little experience can navigate. I am pleased with my purchase even though it cost a few extra dollars over other cable modems compatible with comcast's system here. Check with your cable system pages to see which modems work with thier system before you purchase.
I've used Linksys and DLink wireless routers for years. I wanted easy remote access to network cameras at my home and this did that trick. It also has better VOIP forwarding performance and has turned out to be more reliable than either of the popular brands listed above. A great product that I'll use in the future with or without cameras.
Works great specially for family photos where everyone wants to be included.Although it may seem obvious, need to be carefull about pointing from right side otherwise won't work so well.Nice gadget to have.
these headphones are the chiz theyre one of the best pairs of headphones ive heard
Well, it might not have 101 obvious uses, but given some time I bet I can come up with a few dozen tasks this little baby is perfect for. I bought it primarily for use in the kitchen, as I was lacking a method of checking the surface temperature of my frying surfaces on the stovetop. Stovetops are not precision controlled, and high on one may be medium on another, depending on if its an open flame, glass/ceramic enclosed electric element, or raised element. Now I can put my favorite pans on the stove on medium, and watch how long each one takes to get to certain key temperatures for optimal cooking. I use this primarily when shallow frying items, opposed to deep frying. The temperature is off a little between the top surface of the oil and the bottom, but overall its an accurate way to fry small items you'll need to flip once, like a pan of good ol' fried chicken wings, fries, or perogies.Its also great if you have an electric griddle and want to regulate the temperature, or check the temperature compared to the built in thermostat. Shine the lazer in your oven aimed at the back wall where you'd normally install an oven thermometer, right upon opening the door so you don't let much heat out. This is also good for the grill to check how hot your coals are, and to even see how well your air conditioner is working. When I am cooking, I'll frequently shine the lazer on my outside and inside walls around me to see the average temperature in the room. of course, the outside walls are a degree or two cooler at night, and warmer during the day. :)The price is *very* right for this item. other similar products cost $150+. I've only had this thermometer for a few weeks now, but I use it daily and it's worked well sofar. I'd reccomend it highly as a household gadget that might surprise you one day by letting you solve a problem you normally wouldn't have a tool for. :)
I was more than a little disappointed with this product. The case fit nicely over my GPS60CSx, but the plastic had a lot of glare to it, which made the LCD even harder to see in low light. The plastic also had some imperfections, which made it even harder to see. The neoprene case and carabener (sp?) were nice, but the plastic just ruined the usefulness.I just ordered the Invisable Shield for the 60CSx, and will probably cut the plastic out the case, and use the Invisible Shield protective cover. It's not worth the hassle to return. Almost a good product, but it's no good if you can't see the display!Bill
If you go on Cables to Go website and search this product 27416, this product is supposed to be a punchdown and come with a punchdown tool. This is not a punchdown item and instead you must laboriously wrap the wires around the appropriate incorrect colors- see picture. The front of the wall plate does not look like Amazon's picture either. I don't know if this is a vendor issue or Amazon issue- the packaging had two stickers on it, one that has a series of letters and numbers that mean nothing to me and over that is a label maker cables to go sticker with this product number. I had to use a real RJ45 wall plate pattern to see what colors went where. And after all of that, no data!!! Do yourself a favor and use a Leviton QuickPlate. After I removed this waste of a product, the Leviton worked flawlessly. It comes with a cheapo plastic punchdown tool that works well. Unfortunately, Amazon does not sell it with two ports. Instead go with 2- Leviton QuickPort Connectors and a two port keystone wall plate and put it together yourself.
this was a total waste of time. I bought the battery to replace one which had was dead and the new one was just as dead as the old one,. I was ripped off because the battery sent was dead. I checked the charge with a reading monitor and after it was charged it was dead as a door knob. Be careful about someone offering you a battery because probably the only reason they are selling it is because it was dead.One star rating only because I could not do zero stars.WAS RIPPED OFF
I have a Canon MP830 printer. I have always used the Canon brand of ink tanks, and they work reliably. A few months ago I had a printing problem, which a Canon customer service person was able to successfully walk me through by phone. One of the nozzles was plugged. I had to do a "deep cleaning" process a few times. So, sometimes even the Canon ink can get clogged, but Canon has solutions if you make the call.
Perfect for your Handycam. The battery alone pays for this product, it's like getting a carrying case and two sony discs for free. At first I bought a case at another store but all the accessories would not fit. This is the perfect size case for the camera, extra discs, cables, etc.And it's all made by sony, how can you go wrong? Excellent price, great service and fast shipping from Amazon.
Being a touchpad user for so long I decided to give the mouse another try. Using so many different mice in labs around school I knew I wanted something with good tracking. The laser tracking lives up to it's name. I haven't found a surface it won't track on. On top of that, this mouse comes with a list of features. With the software you can program the buttons to perform a wide range of tasks. From internet browsing to window management. Pretty much every feature is customizable. I haven't found a better buy yet. This is a great product.
I never could imagen my self buy so much memory for so little price. Great, guys, Thank you.
I bought 4 of these so i could connect everything around my tv to the internet. (Xbox 360, Playstation 3, DVR, and a computer)These cables are great, they are high quality, and have sturdy connectors. They are gigabit cables.I stream 1080p .mkv files from my laptop to my Xbox 360 via Windows Media Center, wireless N does not cut it, but these cables do the job.Even though I doubt I will need speeds over 100mbps, I like having gigabit cables, and I like these cables better than the cheap blue ones on amazon. The cheap blue cables have weak connectors in my experience, and have broken off.I would definitely recommend this cable.
I have been using a Sony P10 for the last 4-5 years and was never 100% satisfied with the picture quality but I was never up for spending to much on a SLR until someone told me about this one.Picture quality is great, the battery life is great and overall I am very happy with the camera.
Like many others on have said before, this product has a structural defect in that if you rotate the microphone the wires inside the headset are either not connected very well or were not given enough slack, and as a result the connection breaks rendering the mic useless. I only rotated the microphone one time and it broke, so this is obviously a design defect since "rotating mic" is listed as a feature. Worked great until this point even if it is a little bulky.
got two of these in a truck box in a 99' s-10.a MA Audio 1000w monoblock on them bridged and they absolutly slam.great sound quality and spl.plan to do two more and run all 4 at 1ohm.sad that they arent producing this make anymore i really like these woofers.tuff long lasting.......
Bottom line, once you learn the software, this remote will do anything you want. The software isn't as complex as the other reviewers stated, but I would recommend to spend some time learning the features. The only thing I don't like about the software is that you have to complete the setup wizard before doing anything else. The only function I didn't like was the XPRESS features, I decided to use the system buttons for macros instead. There is so many features with this remote you will be amazed. I think the problem with other reviewers is that they didn't understand the software enough because it will do any function from any remote you own.
Bought this for my iPhone 4. I have cold (and somewhat callused) fingers most of the time, so even in 70 degree weather my iPhone does not always register my attempts to type or select anything. I got the full size one for the iPad to make sure of the accuracy and ease of use, and I love both. I've tried other brands that worked just slightly better than my fingers.The stylus hits with great accuracy, AND slides with ease. With other styli I got either the one or the other, never both. It it is very handy when you have gloves on. I also like the fact that you can attach the stylus to your iPhone (into the headphone plug), thus keeping it where needed. Who needs to be looking for a stylus when trying to "slide" to answer the phone? I only wish that it had a cord long enough to use without removing it from the phone all the time(maybe retractable?). I worry about the wear and tear and possible breakage in the headphone plug.For those complaining about the rubbery tip - it is a necessary part of the whole capacitive characteristic. If you don't need capacitive, you might be better of with a less pliable type of stylus.My husband requested his own, and I have since gotten two more for my brother and girlfriend overseas.
do not tight to much, the screw are cheep and you do not need to much, the rest is good
I used to own a 128mb jumpdrive 1.0 and it worked great on all the OSs it claimed to support including Windows 98SE. Unfortunately, I lost it. I decided to go for this larger capacity drive as a replacement. Since one of my computers still runs windows 98se it is important to me that is supports this particular OS. When I went to download the drivers for windows 98se they were not available. Tech support emailed me some drivers, but they did not work either. I then tried it on some other windoows 98se machines at work with the same result. This is my only problem. Otherwise, it has functioned very well for me. If it worked with 98se (as it claims to) i'd give it 5 stars.
We have only used the GPS and adapter a few times, but are anticipating a lengthy trip to Florida soon. I am sure this will help a great deal.
I first purchased and received this item in June of 2008. At first, it was pretty good - quality-wise. However, I began to notice that:1) It consumes a lot of energy (my lights would actually flicker and dim when the printer was turned on).2) It would get very, very hot, very quickly, hotter than any other color laser jet I've tried out.3) Lastly, when I would try to print out double sided CD inserts for my music, the heat from the printer would cause the already-printed side to 'melt' or 'flake off' when the paper would go through the printer the 2nd time to print the opposing side. And no, it wasn't my choice of paper - the paper I used was meant to be double-sided.To top it off, 4 months after purchasing the Samsung CLP, the paper would jam every single time I tried to print, and so I brought it to Best Buy and exchanged it.I'd recommend the HP Color Laser Jet, which runs for the same price (at Best Buy, that is). Good luck.
This machine looks good, and easy to use.But there is no autonomic voice level control, or autonomic gain control circuit, that contributes to the recording quility a lot. VN-960's recording qualilty drops drastically in a dynamic sound enviroment.My mp3 player with autonomic voice control system and voice activation system records better sound than VN-960PC.I would not return VN-960 if it is equipped with auto gain control system.
I bought the ND-BC2 along with thePioneer AVH-P4100DVD 7-Inch In-Dash Touchscreen Double-Din DVD Multimedia A/V Receiverabout a year ago and installed it in my 300C. The camera was easy to install, plug it in to the receiver feed it back to the rear of the car and use the adhesive tape to mount. I like the wide-angle lens, it covers more ground than the last one I had. The picture is decent, it's not HD or anything by why would I need to see behind me in Hi-Res? I use the camera to make sure I don't hit something backing up and nothing more, the picture quality is perfectly fine for this. I live in Michigan so the winters are rough, the camera has held up very well despite this. The adhesive tape is still holding strong and I really have no complaints with this product.By the way I would really recommend getting a receiver that switches to the rear view when putting the vehicle in reverse. Without this feature, I don't think I would use this camera anywhere near as much.
has worked flawlessly. I have a wireless router and wireless phones in my home and no interference.
I order this printer as a replacement unit. My old CAD program which uses HP Laserjet 4P as a plotter for my drawing. I order the printer from Amazon and I have finally received it one month later. I am happy the new replacement printer is working flawlessly in printing my drawings. I am retrieving my previous negative review about the seller because of uncertainty about the shipment. But I am very please it finally arrived and the product is in good condition.
Just bought one at Target which is in the same parking lot as my gym. Turned on my favorite local sports talk station. AM710 Los Angeles, and proceeded in for my workout. I got about15 ft inside and the station disappeared..completely. It's a strong signal too. The fm stations for the TVs worked good enough, but my main purpose is to get 710. I returned it to Target after workout. Bummed because it got pretty decent ratings . Probably is ok outside, but that's not what my needs are.
Not much I can say about a fiber optic cable. It was simple to use, snapped seamlessly into the input slots... I would buy again.
I've had my iPod Shuffle for about 4 or 5 months and it's one of the best things I've bought...I'm a total music addict and my mom's happy cuz we don't have to turn on the radio every time we get in the car...I just use my shuffle! And don't belive all those other reviews that say that the software dosn't work with Windows...we have 3 windows computer and it works with each one. It lasts more than 12 hours and holds more songs than it says too. It's also CHEAP$$$! Over the years I've spent most of my money on CD's but the shuffle was still sheap enough that I could get it. and not to mention the iTunes idea it brilliant. Who wants to buy a whole cd for $12 when half the songs on it you don't like? Just go on iTunes and pick out the songs you like. It's so simple. My whole family loves it cuz I'm not blasting music all the time and my dad likes it so much he steals it from me and puts his own songs on it (even my computer-challenged dad can figure it out...now that's saying something). lol. It's a great product that every music lover should have.
I got a puppy that kept taking the rubber off of my ear buds. I bought this to keep my ear buds in away from puppy. Now puppy chews earbud case. Case is durable and keeps puppy from ear buds. Works good for me. Also keeps them untangled and easy to take in my purse.
I've got an XL size head, and I find that this headphone clamps on my noggin painfully tight. The headband is made of a strong springy-steel metal strap wrapped with a thin layer of padding. Maybe it will fit small heads better.The sound is good.Sitting next to my computer's cooling fan, I can easily verify that the active noise-reduction does indeed work -- just turn the switch for the headphone power on and off, and there's a noticeable difference.The headphones come with an adapter for airline seats.It requires AAA batteries that are not included -- these fit into a finger-sized controller that is on the cord, not on the headset.
This is a handy filter just to carry around. I use it on my Tamron f/2.8 28-75mm for protection. I use it for day and night shot, and there are no significant reflections. For the price, it is a great deal. It has protected my lens from harsh conditions of traveling around Europe and South Africa.
Magellan does not support the older GPS units any longer. When you try to update, they will just try to sell you a newer GPS.
This is a great digital photo frame. It's easy to use and offers on/off programming. It accepts any digital card as direct input to the frame. Screen resolution is crisp. I highly recommend this frame for anyone considering a digital frame.
I believe that with FM transmitters, you really get what you pay for. If you are willing to pay extra, you get a better machine.This transmitter worked really good! When my MP3 player's batteries started dying down, it had lots of static, just like my other FM transmitters used to do.Great transmitter for the money!
Have had several Dymo labelwriters before, but purchased this for the ability to print stamps without changing the labels. Setup was smooth, labelprinting is easy, Dymostamps setup smooth. BUT...the cost of a roll of labels added to the postage ends up costing .51 per letter, a bit pricey if you're sending a lot. However, I find it a great convenience to be able to send something immediately without having to go to the Post Office or hunt for a stamp. If I was using this in a business it would be too expensive.
I bought a desk-top computer, many years ago, which came with a built-in Zip drive for 100MB disks. It has always worked well; so, I took a chance with an external Zip drive for 750MB disks. It was extremely expensive for it's purpose; but, I figured it to be an easy way to keep sensitive, work-related data separate from personal data. For the first few months, it worked as advertised...no problems. But, then, the day came when I needed it and it simply refused to work. Up to that point, there was never the slightest indication of a problem. The Zip drive just gave up working. If you take a chance with iomega products, make sure to have a copy of your data stored on a reliable device. I was warned by co-workers; and, fortunately, I took their advice. As for iomega, I have added the company to my blacklist.
I have use wire receiver before. I choose this blue tooth deck recently. It is realy good and easy to use.
After having used a cheap DVD Writer (I/O Magic), and returning it in 5 days, I got this today for ONLY $79.99 at Circuit City on account of Thanksgiving Sale. It was almost too good to believe since it retails at almost $170 on average.I can clearly see the difference between JUNK like I/O Magic andTDK. It has worked like a CHARM!!For those who are complaining need to get a reality Check.I have not even touched the included Software, for none other than DVD-X-COPY can copy the DVDs. Rest software on market can only copy Home Made movies and fail to copy CSS protected DVDs.I have used Memorex DVD-R and 4 in a row.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! You may not get a deal like I got :)
The shipping was fast. I simply ordered this to replace a worn-out battery in an aging cordless phone, it was cheap enough and so far so good. For about $10, you can't beat that.. otherwise it's time to buy a new phone.
I wanted a low cost, easy to use way to access a hard drive that had been removed from its computer case. I have worked in IT before, but I wanted easy. And that was what I got. I just wanted to access my mother's older (2000) hard drive. The directions are not great, rather simplistic, but it was still easy to plug in and start up. I was able to find my mother's memoirs and family pictures. The drive is going to serve as a backup drive, so it's not going to be moving around much. For what I wanted, low cost and ease of use, this is great!
I ordered these for my nephew for Christmas. After he opened them up, I was informed Audio-Technia made the top ten in Electronics from CNet. I was well pleased. I know he is enjoying them. I am planning on getting myself a pair
I bought this stand for my macbook pro because it was advertised to work well with one, and that's what's pictured in their marketing material. I'm dismayed that it didn't work out ...This notebook stand shipped well and appeared slick and sturdy out of the box. It's plenty heavy and it does give you a sense of security that it will never buckle nor budge under the weight of a seventeen inch macbook pro. In fact, out of the box it looked and felt quite impressive.However upon use, there are a number of problems with this stand. Bad problems.For one, this stand will scratch your $2500+ macbook (mine was about $3500) ...It's hard to explain so bear with me. There is a rubberized T shaped bar that's supposed to prevent the notebook from slipping down the incline. This T-bar isn't welded to the baseplate, it's *screwed* (was there a pun there?). In fact there are *two* screws that hold the T-bar in place. The problem is these screws are on the inside of the T-bar facing your notebook. Now, there was an attempt at beveling such that the screws lay flat so they don't jut out and scratch your PC, but no dice, there wasn't enough beveling! The end result is your laptop will never touch the rubberized T-bar at all but will rather rest on those two jutting screws and of course ... get scratched! And? There's worse. Those two philips screws were stripped and burred by a laborer who doesn't know how to use a screwdriver! My $3500 laptop was resting on a series of burs (ding!) rather than that rubberized T-bar! The darned thing scratch up my $3500 notebook!There are other design problems as well ...That T-bar that doesn't do anything? It actually does. It prevents you from opening a shut computer. That's because you can't press that elongated open-button on your macbook anymore because the T is in the way! Nice design! But there's more. That same T-bar also blocks your CD slot! Imagine you forgetting you have a CD in your your machine and you eject it ... boing!A few other things you should be aware of ...This stand swivels. The slightest touch will send your laptop spinning. And by virtue of the design, it can spin right into your brand new aluminum keyboard (ding!) if you don't have ample distance between your stand and your keyboard. Personally, I like my keyboard really close to the laptop so the laptop is closer to me. In fact I like my keyboard somewhat underneath my laptop. You can't do that with this design. I ended up wedging my l bluetooth keyboard into the stand so it wouldn't spin and so my machine was closer. The downside to that? Aluminum against steel. Ding!Obviously, I don't recommend this stand! Beware ...Cheers!
This TV tuner works fine and easy to setup. Actually, I don't need to read instruction to do setup. The TV quality is acceptable and remote control works as good as It is. The only one thing that I disappoint this TV tuner is noise sound "boom boom" all time that make me feel pain my ear. I have to take out of this product from my computer because of the noise as hell.Not recommend it.
We were able to hook up the router with Netgears help. It worked near the router but when we took the laptop upstairs we would lose the signal. Unfortunately we had to return it.
Ideal for making customized redordings, although i think the screen should have been bigger and illuminated. I give the sound quality and the ease of use a 12 on a scale of 10. Overall its a great product and for the price it performs as well as the pricier models.
The casings on these drives blow huge chunks. We've had two literally start smoking. One was only 2 weeks old. We simply went out and purchased two new casings (other brands) and they work fine. Yes, we could have pissed and moaned to Lacie and gone thru all of the red tape/hoops to get one replaced, but we were under a tight deadline and did not want to deal with the "we are unable to duplicate the said problem ergo you can't get a refund".Anyway, there time is done move onto the G-Raids, we'll see how long they last. Hopefully, with better customer service will prevail.Most people, purchasing these drives, are using them in a professional capacity and should be treated on the same level. The fact that Lacie will not own up to their product's well documented faults is a travesty.Who's got next 'cause it Lacie is thru.... Basic courtesy may have helped keep them alive, but we live int the USA and we have freedom of choice. Bye-Bye Lacie!!!!!Sorry, to vent!
This is one of those must-haves, although it takes owning and using it to realize that... It never leaves my SB600 since I got it. For the price, all you would need to ask yourself is "why would I NOT get this?" A diffuser makes a huge difference on the flash. I know it's just a molded piece of plastic, as such probably over-priced, but still a fantastic deal for those of us who are not THAT DIY adept.Highly recommended. If you don't believe me, see what most pros have on their cheap flash...
I purchased this back up camera and there was parts missing . I called the company and still no parts sent. I can not even use this item what a joke . I was on hold twice for an hour and still no parts. This was a waste of a hundred dollars.
This is the first GPS system that I have used and I can only find 2 positives about it. The price is right and it is fast to recalculate a new route when you take a different turn.However, the database must be old as a 2 year old entrance on the Ohio turnpike is not recognized. It also failed to pick up US30 between Mansfield and Bucyrus whcih has been constructed for at least 4 years. It will also not recognize certain streets if you don't call them the same as they are labelled in the system. A case in point was using a postal address the NV-U70 couldn't find it, but when I arrived it had it shown as a county road #!Don't leave home without having a very good idea of the route you are taking. I use Microsoft Streets and Maps which is far more accurate than the NV-U70.I regret my purchase and am considering a Garmin product, which effectively says the price is not really right.ACAmherst, OH
this charger worked as advertised for 2 years. I did not have a single problem. i got it at a sony store for very expensive though.
a good product at a good price, arriving in a reasonable time frame. I am very pleased with this item.
After an extreme amount of deliberation in looking for a decent pair of noise canceling headphones...I ended up buying TWO pair in it's price range...the Philips HN050, and Sony Street Style MDR-G94NC. I'm still waiting on the Sony ones to arrive, so a pending comparitave editorial is still in the wings.As far as these headphones go...Sound quality: Very good. I compared them to another pair of Sony 'Street Style' foldable headphones I bought a few years back. These blow those Sony's out of the water in frequency response and richer base. There is some low frequency distortion when the volume is all the way up, and this is increased when the noise canceling is turned on (I'm assuming from bleedover of the speakers being so close to the noise canceling mic). Overall though, sound quality was very good, and excellent for it's price.Noise canceling: It's mediocre...but what did you expect for 50 bucks? It filters out a decent amount of low range, which you can hear with the audio turned off. The problem is when volume is high, it creates a lot of low frequency distortion mentioned earlier. However, isn't the point of noise canceling taking care of the low rumbling with the volume down? I mean if you want your ears to bleed, you can just turn the volume up, and you won't hear the rumbling anyway, right?Ergonomics: This is where the Philips are lacking. The old Sony headphones I have were much more comfortable on my ears than these. They use 'pinching' pressure to keep the headphones on your head. This can get uncomfortable over time. Also, the cords distance from the noise canceling unit to the actual headphones is less than 3 ft...which is hardly enough for anyone over 5'9". The upside I see in the design is the foam around the headphone speakers create a pretty decent seal around your ears...creating a passive noise canceling effect. They are also lightweight, and seem to be stable enough to use at the gym without sliding all over the place.Overall, I'd recommend these for a good pair of noise canceling headphones you can wear to the gym, or without messing up your hair ;-)
I take it with me when I am on the go, fits right in my pocket and has great range, plusthe price was just right.I like the fact that it is light weight not heavy like my oldhandheld scanner was, its just perfect for those who want to take it with them when youare heading outside or in your car.
I own the Rio 500, Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox, MP3Trip and now I have the Rio Volt. The Rio Volt simply rocks them all. Great sound, love the remote, ability to be flash upgradable (check the Rio site for upgrades).The unit is relatively large compared with the lightest and smallest generation of standard CD players, but in terms of value, and the ability of this unit, there is no current competition.I so have longed to use my Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox more, but alas, that unit does not have the cool and useful inline remote, nor does it offer comparable battery life.Creative Labs should take note on what the Rio Volt does well and implement them because I will be leaving my Creative at home and taking my Volt with me. The Rio Volt also sounds better than the Creative Labs.Impovements?5-band equalizer? - you have 4 settings now, Rock, jazz, classical, normal. Rock seems to offer the best compromise.Slimmer build.Better plastic (feels cheap, not as cheap as the MPTRIP).Maybe a Radio tuner.Great job by Rio (this is not their product, they get it from an OEM and rebadge it as a Rio Volt).
This is a great tripod for what it is: an inexpensive, small, lightweight tripod that will work for small cameras, and fit into your pocket. Sometimes, I even leave it attached to the camera when I slip it into an inside jacket pocket. I have used this tripod all over the world, and it works fine. It's not all that versatile, it could use grippy feet, but for $9, it's great. You do need a somewhat flat surface, but even on a bumpy surface you can adjust it to be level.
I actually own the SD30 which is the 3.2MP which is our very first DC. I got it for the birth of my daughter and has captured all her milestones but sadly after 3 1/2 years the sliding cover for the lens gave out and the lens is stuck and so the camera would not operate anymore. The cost of having it repaired in a Canon service center in IL is as much as buying a new one so I am just looking to buying a newer model (still a Canon of course) Canon has proven a name in the world of photography by the quality of pictures you to take with their camera.
Pros:-Light.-Great for beginners.-Easy to use.-Good build quality.-Takes amazing shots.-Fast.Cons:-Limited number of lenses available. (AF-S and AF-I only)If you are new to DSRL world, then this camera is for you. It's fast, takes great pictures and really easy to use. The only downside I can think of is the lack of drive motor, which limits the number of auto-focus lenses you can use.
I've been through two of these exact same DVD players and both of them ended the same way. Both only lasted about six months. I will admit that I watch a lot of movies but after about six months the DVD player just stopped working. The first one just seemed like it wasn't plugged in and after checking all the connections to make sure it was still in place, everything seemed to be fine. It just didn't work anymore. The second one powered on like normal and opened and closed like normal. But when a disc was put in it, it acted like there was nothing in it. So all in all, for 40 dollars if you're not expecting it to last forever I guess it's not a bad bargain. Personally, I choose to stay away from all RCA DVD players due to similar problems with an older model.
CAMERA LOOKS GOOD, EASY TO LEARN HOW TO USE. NO FLASH. WHEN MEDIA CARD IS USED TO RECORD MINI VIDEOS, YOU GET DROPOUTS. STILL PHOTOS ARE OK. HANDY LITTLE CAMERA, BUT WOULD SPEND MORE MONEY FOR A BETTER CAMCORDER.
I have been using Canon Elph cameras since the first one appeared in 2000. I use digital cameras mostly for art reference photos, and need them to have quick point-and-shoot capability. After my first Canon Elph (the S110, I believe) fell into the Andaman Sea from a boat, I upgraded to the SD400, which I loved for its compact size and quick point-and-shoot feature. I had that one for 2 years, until it fell onto a rock and broke. I recently purchased an upgrade of that camera -- the SD800 IS -- after researching all the current digital cameras on the market. I wanted 5+ megapixels, good optical and digital zoom (4X), compact size, and quick response. I have been disappointed with the SD800 IS in nearly every way, except that it does take a good picture once it sets itself up. However, this is NOT a quick response camera. The on-off switch is very difficult to find without looking for it, as it is flush with the face. It also takes the camera a second to adjust to any setting changes; the SD400 was much quicker that way, and took pictures of the same high quality. I thought the image stabilization feature would make for clearer pictures, but I can tell no difference in quality between this camera and its predecessor, which did not have image stabilization. All in all, I wish Canon was still producing the SD400. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat!
The item itself is great and does everything as advertised. The one received from Amazon.com was defective and took one hour on the phone with D-Link to determine that it was defective. To Amazon's credit it was easy to return.
After a few weeks, I have been pretty pleased with the c530. It was very easy to get started using it. I had it shipped to the office and put in my home address, it took about 10 seconds to find the way home. I didn't always agree with the route it chose, but I understand why it did. If I didn't know the streets and lights in the area like I do, I could have followed it and been just fine. Plus it recalculates and is right back on track in seconds.I've used it twice in unfamiliar areas. It has a nice case and is easy to travel with and install in a rental car. It was flawless in finding my job site and hotel.My only concern is it sometimes takes a long time to find the satelites when it has been in an underground parking garage all day. I haven't figured out why, it doesn't seem to have to do with weather or anything like that. Sometimes it just takes 10 minutes to come online. In the mornings, I turn it on in the garage at home and it fires right up and recognizes my security location so I don't have to enter the code.I do like the security feature, assuming the crooks know what it means, but the tiny stickers for the door glass wouldn't be noticed by anyone that didn't know what it was. When I park somewhere I am uncomfortable, I just pop it off and toss it under the seat, out of site.I'm still fidling with the custom POIs, but it attaches easily to the computer and looks just like an external hard drive. And the SD card slot actually means you don't even have to take the whole unit inside to customize it.At first I thought I would wish I had purchased the c550 for the voice to read the street names, but now I am glad I didn't. For the additional expense, it would not be worth it to me and I would never use the MP3 player or Bluetooth phone connection.All in all, I am very satisfied and would recommend the c530.EDIT: I would like to update on the comment about it being slow to find its location. After several more weeks, I have not noticed the c530 taking more than about 2 minues to find where it is. Maybe there was something wrong with the system when I first wrote this.
I tried the Delorme with laptop first. It was very cumbersome and took a long time to lock on.The 2720 is just as advertised. Ready to go out of the box and very user friendly. I think that the "bean bag" is one of the best features. It is very substantial and makes the unit very easy to hide when you park.The Street Pilot has got me everywhere I've tried to go so far.
Stick with HP. Gives reliable, worry free service. Can't say the same for cheap substitutes.
This device is wonderful in that it can replace multiple adapters when necessary. We brought one to Panama where we live as it is more difficult to replace an exact adapter for an electronics device.We currently use it on a portable radio ut have used it for several other electronics.
sleek design but difficult to set up requires you to update itunes to latest version; can't disconnect or use computer-so pick your time carefully before connecting-unpleasant surprise.
Nice little gadget for the price. The chain looks kinda cheap. Rather than taking a risk of a link opening and losing the LCD, I removed the 5 link chain and re-connected the 2 split rings together. The split rings are very strong. I think some other part of the unit would break before the split rings open (should it get caught on something). I'm not attaching keys but may clip it on to a separate key ring. So I didn't have any problems downloading pictures to the key chain. The Photo Viewer screen opened up pretty quickly after I plugged it into a USB port. My XP found and downloaded the software. I didn't re-start the computer as it asked. I opened up a picture folder and chose 60 pictures, clicked download, closed Photo Viewer then safely ejected the hardware. I unplugged from the USB cord and looked at all the pictures as a automatic slide show. Went forward and backward on some pictures. There is also a manual display option. Now I've reconnected to a USB port and am charging it for the recommended 4 hours. OK so I'm buying 5 more for Christmas gifts.Update: My wife's friends really love these!!! We gave them all away and are ordering more. Here's a tip. Preview your pictures and COPY the 60 or fewer you want on the Coby. Open only that folder when you're ready to transfer them.
I am absolutley delighted with this player. The color screen makes the player FUN... otherwise no advantage over monochrome. Love the fact that you can create multiple playlists on the player itself and name them for future recall. Just love the way the menu structure works... takes a little figuring out at first, but not difficult and gives you so much more control over the player. FM radio is a nice plus when you just want something different. Battery life is more than acceptable and the battery is replaceable, so you can always carry a spare when you take that 17 hour flight to Sidney!! Very nice construction and I very much like the size... rests very comfortably in your hand... The nano is TOO small for me. The full size iPOD is TOO big for my use. Don't hesitate... you will end up loving this player. Hey, the 8GB is sooo.. nice. Oh, and one more thing... you can just drag and drop your mp3 files via Windows Explorer to the player... my favorite method... so easy... Also, when you touch a control the player lights up in a very pleasant blue color... again FUN... just like your music!
For those of you who have a Tivo, and also have a Sony AV Receiver model STR-DE597 this is for you. You may have noticed that none of the Tivo provided remote codes are able to control the volume on your Sony STR-DE597. Of course there is a trick. It is possible (and easy!)On the Sony AVR the command mode must be changed on the receiver to AV1. The receiver and the remote are factory set to AV2. Unfortunately, the Sony remote can not speak AV1. The side effect of this change will make the receiver not listen to the original Sony remote anymore. No big deal, you can always swap this back if you really need some special function on the remote, even temporarily. But the good news is that after you do this, your regular Tivo remote (or universal remote) will be able to control the volume & mute on that Sony Audio Video Receiver.Here's How To Change The Receiver To AV1 And then use a preset code from a universal remote.1. On the Sony STR-DE597 receiver press I/O to turn the power OFF.2. Then on the receiver hold down ENTER and press I/O this will switch Receiver to Av1.That's the whole trick! You can now use your Tivo remote or universal remote to adjust the receiver's volume.If you need/want to change this back, just repeat to toggle between the AV1 and AV2 command sets.Other Sony AV receivers have a different but similar trick. On some you substitute the "input Mode" button for the "Enter" button mentioned above. Some other universal remotes may use code 1058 instead of 1059 to control this Sony after switching it to AV1. Or you can use a learning remote instead.To program the Tivo remote to control your Sony receiver:1. Press the Tivo button and the mute button at the same time for 5 seconds, until the red light on the remote stays lit.2. On the remote, enter the code for your device.For the Sony STR-DE597 code 1059 worked for me.Wait a couple of seconds for the remote to stop flashing, then3. try the volume up or down buttons, and mute. With any luck, you're in charge! :-)From[...]
There isn't a huge difference between the two light settings, but in either case, the main beam is very bright. When raised up fairly high, the peripheral lighting provides enough light to see my full-size keyboard just fine. This Kensington light works fine for me!
Good luck trying to get an updated map for this product.I loved my unit when I first bought it, the size, features, etc.Now that it is 4 years old, it needs a map update.I can't get one anywhere, even at Navigon's site.
This was a great product and at a great price. It gets a little too static-y for music sometimes. If I hold it on my lap it is better for some reason but I think this can be a little unsafe while driving. It is perfect for listening to spoken word/audio books/podcasts though. It is hard to find empty stations and I am still not sure that the search function works.
I am bitterly disappointed with the Philips DVDR-3400 recorder, and suppose that all of its line has the same problems.I did not find out until I had burned 300+ DVDs that the disk directory structure created by these Phillips machines is defective. The main title on the disk you make will appear to "play" on your home DVD player... but ALL of the post-recording edits made (cutting out parts you didn't want etc.) are LOST.AND most PC-based DVD players and other software won't handle the disk, so if you wrote your home movies to disk for long-term archiving, you're out of luck.I don't know how a company the size of Phillips can release such a piece of crap. They HAD to know of these problems. I am sick to think of the time I have lost. All I have is junk to show for it. And yes, I did everything right (finalizing the disks etc).Add to this the terrible remote control with rubbery, no-feedback keys that often don't work; little provision for using the deck for playback, etc. etc. (read other's complaints) and you have a real loser here.I bought my first Phillips tape recorder in 1968. I will never buy another Phillips product.
This was also one of the first cams I brought. I purchased this camera around the first of December and with in a week the battery was dead. I have not been able to locate the battery that fits this camera and I am very disappointed with this product. The pictures were good for what I needed it for posting pictures to websites but don't be too far from your subject.
This product didn't appear to add any appreciable sound benefit; the sound from the ECM-HGZ1 appears to be the same as that recorded with the native audio of the camera itself. I wish I had not bought it.
I use it with my D90 and it is great. It doesn't have the so called vibration reduction (VR) or image stablization (IS), so better take pictures at high shutter speed. Always make it faster than 1/200 for me.
This WAP54G has performed as advertised and given me great speed and reliability throughout my house. My only problems are in the details. With the firmware upgrade it performs like it's supposed to even with the security settings. My problems:1. The logging function is worthless. I wanna know MAC and much more detail for all connections and attempted connections. Don't even try Linksys tech support - they don't know: how often the unit attempts to update the log on the selected IP, how it does this, or why. The details are critical when configuring a firewall on the receiving machine. Nobody's got them.2. There is virtually no way of knowing when and if anybody is actually connected wirelessly. Even the WLAN indicator lights don't work. In the user guide, WLAN link lights up when you've got a successful connection, and WLAN act lights up when packets are sent. In reality: WLAN link lights up solid and WLAN act blinks constantly - no matter what's going on wirelessly. The super-duper e-mail tech support says to &quot;click disable wireless&quot; on the setup page to turn off the light. This is not only a silly solution, but I don't even have a &quot;disable wireless&quot; button to employ the ridiculous solution.This thing could be great. I really hope firmware upgrades eventually fix these little (but crucial) issues. If it does it'll go 5 stars for me. Linksys has gotta get some experts on the other end of the tech support lines as well.
[This review is based on experiences with the DHG-HDD250; the DHG-HDD500 is identical, except that it is $150-$200 more expensive and has two 250GB hard disks instead of just one.]If you're anything like me, you're likely looking at this Sony unit because TiVo doesn't make DVR that can receive high-definition (HD) broadcasts. (And the fact that TiVo has been dragging its feet on HD is one of many reasons that the company is not long for this world.) I bought the Sony DHG-HDD250 to replace my old TiVo box, and although there a few small things I gave up in the process, I'm mostly happy with my new Sony.First and foremost: QUALITY. Watching live TV on the Sony unit is *almost* as good as watching TV with my TV's built-in ATSC tuner. The colors are slightly less-vibrant and there are a few more compression artifacts, but this is to be expected, and not terribly noticeable. Recordings are first-rate, and infinitely better than any low-def DVR, VCR, or even DVD recorder. And with the HDMI output, you can have a pure digital connection from the DVR to your TV. Probably the only quality issue is the confusing "Format" button on the remote, which allows you to stretch or shrink the video to display correctly on a 16:9 widescreen TV. It works, but it responds very slowly, is inconsistent, incomplete, and hard to figure out. Why they didn't include a simple "zoom" feature (like every TV on the planet) is beyond me.THE INTERFACE. The menu system is not complicated, although not as friendly and cheerful as TiVo (it's faster and sharper-looking than TiVo, though). The Sony unit is much, much more configurable than any TiVo, and that configurability comes at a bit of a cost. Be prepared to read the manual to figure out how to record programs and set up the channel list, for instance. Thereafter, many things (like recording shows) are actually easier to accomplish (albeit more difficult to learn) than on a TiVo. Example: in the Guide, press and hold the Record button for one second to record a show. Press Record again to record it repeatedly (same time, same channel). That's it - no wading through multiple screens, like on TiVo, to set up a simple recording.THE GUIDE. The Sony uses the free TV Guide on-screen system (what used to be called GemStar, I believe) to get program data (off the air!) and display TV listings on the screen. This means you don't have to extend a phone cord or network cable to your DVR; just plug it in to your wall outlet, attach your antenna or plug in your cable card, and leave the unit powered off overnight. Each night, the DVR gets program data for the current day and the same day next week, which means it'll take six days after you take it out of the box before the listings will be fully populated. (Tip: listings come from an analog station in your area, so make sure not to exclude your analog stations from the listings until you find out which one is broadcasting!)The guide not bad, but not great, either. It's pretty easy to use, but suffers from a few really idiotic design decisions. For instance, there's no direct way (on-screen) to show the listings for a different day (e.g., Tomorrow, next Wednesday, etc.), except for holding the "right" arrow button on the remote to cycle slowly through each hour of listings until you eventually end up on the correct day. The only shortcut is to press some numbers on the remote (e.g., 2 and then 4) and then select "hours ahead" from the menu that appears to jump 24 hours into the future. In other words, there's no "Tomorrow" or "Yesterday" buttons on the remote or on the screen. And there are many little annoyances like this, although it works okay once you get used to it.But the DHG's guide also has some really nice features, such as the grid (which TiVo never could manage to include on their units), and even a keyword search; you can even save your searches! You can also get alphabetical listings to find the show(s) you want, and you can even filter the list to show only HD content, only movies, only comedies, etc. Also, recordings can be grouped by show, so you don't have to wade through a long list of recordings to find the recorded show you want to watch.SEASON PASS. One of TiVo's best (and simplest) features was the Season Pass; I could tell it to record West Wing, and no matter what time and on what channel it appeared, TiVo would record it. Alas, the Sony unit DOES NOT HAVE A SEASON PASS feature; I don't know why the folks at TV Guide couldn't get this simple feature to work. You can have the DHG record multiple episodes of a show, but ONLY if they're broadcast at exactly the same time and on the same channel. If West Wing is an hour later one week, or if it's syndicated on another station, the DHG will miss it unless you manually ask it to record those episodes, too.There are some other TiVo features absent from the DHG that I don't miss at all, such as "Recommendations" (a feature that fills up your hard disk with junk you don't want), and the "Thumbs Up" and "Thumbs Down" buttons that are supposed to influence the aforementioned recommendations (almost as effectively as TiVo's marketing partners).OVERALL. The DHG-HDDxxx is the only DVR on the market that doesn't require an expensive digital cable subscription or satellite dish; since I get all my HD broadcasts for free with a $20 rooftop antenna, this was a must. It's also quite a nice unit; well made, attractive, and it works well. If you want an HD DVR, you'll probably be very happy with the Sony DHG-HDDxxx once you get used to it's quirks.
What I Can say i received the unit yesterday and i love it, it detects and play me mp3 with bitrates from 90 to 256 kbp and the sound quality is excellent, at first i get a little dissapointed because it don't played and old mp3 cd i already had then i burn the same using nero and it works just fine no skips, no nothing just excellent, if you are thinking to buy it i just can say. &iexcl; &iexcl; &iexcl; &iexcl; B U Y I T ! ! ! !
I love this player. It is durable, functional, and sleek. It is the second of its kind that I have purchased. This was purchased to replace a fairly new ipod that crapped out. I installed Rockbox firmware on it, and this player kicks butt. I have no real complaints about the player. I highly recommend this product.
I just recently received this 2-in-1 charging cable today.At first I was very worried that the computer wouldn't be able to recognize my 8gb Zune. Turns out, it works just as perfectly as the original cord that came with the Zune!To make things even better, since the cord is retractable, I don't have to worry about it being tangled or tripped over.As for the price, I'm excited I found a cord for less than a dollar. I'm a college student so money isn't something I can just toss out the door.
I read all the reviews on every all in one available for purchase. The 530 was chosen and I paid $151.00 delivered from Amazon. This machine works perfectly and was a snap to set up and get operating. The only complaint I could possibly have is that the manual was a little confusing on making copies. I just ignored the manual, hit the copy button and received a perfect reproduction! This sucker is neat! Hard to believe that it only cost $151.00. Those that have given negative reviews must have received a lemon which is likely very rare. I love my 530 and appreciate all the positive reviews which helped me decide to purchase it.
I don't know what other people are talking about, sounds more like problems with their USB ports than anything else, because this baby rocks. Throughput is very fast whether on USB 1.0 or 2.0. And TWICE I forgot I left them in my jeans and they got tossed into the laundry... only to discover them in the washing machine a day later after frantically searching for it. Popped it in to a USB port, everything was there, and it was fast as ever.For this price, it's an incredible bargain. And clearly, it can take abuse!
The ear piece is hard to use due to the fact it won't stay secure on your ear. Much easier to use the button on the radio.
Great product with a fantastic price. Don't let anybody fool you - no need to pay anything more than this.
This reader works with SDHC cards! (Read, Write, Format)I use a pair of: A-Data, 16GB, Class 10 (CL 10 = FAST!!!!!), SD cards.A-Data 16 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card 16GSDHC10 (Blue)I purchased the AluraTek SD Card Reader (AUCR200) in June 2010, to support my photographic work. It is great. I'm a daily photographer, I do a lot of work, and really put my equipment "to the test." I want equipment that is highly functional and reliable. The Aluratek AUCR200 easily and reliably fills all my requirements.What I like about the AluraTek SD Card Reader ([...]) is that it allows me to read my 16GB SDHC cards (full size SD), on any computer via USB. (I know, see next paragraph!) So I can take pictures for a client, and show them the pictures on a computer (mine or their's) without delay. In some cases I have been hired to document medical injuries or equipment for a lawyer or others, and I use my Aluratek SDHC reader to immediately transfer the images to the client. With the Aluratek, I can easily transfer right away.The special thing about the Aluratek AUCR200 is that it has a USB pigtail, or dongle. This is so much easier than a "stick" type reader. It is easy to connect the Aluratek reader even in tight spaces. The pigtail is also better because it is tollerant to bumping. If a person bumps into a stick type reader, it can break the reader, break the computer's USB port, break the SD card, and if there's a read/write cycle in progress, you can lose some or all your data on the card!!!!!!!!! Any of those would be BAD!The "pigtail" is the feature that really sets this reader apart from the rest! It's great!The Aluratek SD Card Reader supports:Secure Digital (SD) (SDHC), MicroSD, MiniSD, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, MMC, & RS-MMCAlso check the Aluratek AUCR202F:Aluratek SDHC/MicroSD/MiniSD USB 2.0 Multi-Media Card Reader AUCR202F
The Zune is an excellent mp3 player and well worth the price. The interface is exceptionally easy to use and intuitive. The 3 inch screen is fantastic for viewing videos and photos.My boyfriend has the new 80g iPod, and we compared the two side by side. The 3 inch screen is really large compared to the iPod's. Titles are easier to read and the interface is easier to maneuver around. The Zune also has an FM transmitter. In order to get the same capability in the iPod you have to buy a bulky attachment.As I have never owned an iPod I did not have the desire to try and use the interface button as a scroll wheel, which iPod owners may be disappointed with.Problem - I don't know anyone else with a Zune so I have not been able to try the wireless feature, which does not connect to my computer.I bought the Zune with the home pack (charger, dock and remote). The home pack is well worth getting as you can just set the Zune in the dock and it charges. The remote is designed exactly like the Zune with the translucent black finish.Also, the Brown color is beautiful. The edges "glow" green and is very visually dynamic.The Zune does not deserve any of the negative press that it has gotten.
I go through these things so fast but these ones work very well. They came quick and were super cheap. Great decision for a quick easy pair of earphones.
I've used this for about a year on small loads without problem.Today I tried to power my new laptop, and the PAPWR005U freaked out - it shut down, the LED turned amber & it beeped continuously. The laptop draws 80w, so there's no reason the PAPWR005U (rated to 90w) should have a problem. I tried a different load, slightly less than the laptop. The PAPWR005U stayed on & the LED remained green, but it began beeping at me: 2 beeps, pause, 2 beeps ... What the hell does that mean?? No help at the Targus website.Honestly, Targus, why not document your products for your customers? Extremely frustrating.I would not recommend this inverter if you need to power anything like a laptop or larger.
I use this recorder for work in medical transcription, since it fits the mini tapes the psychiatrist I work for uses. It works pretty well, in my opinion. I haven't had any real issues with it. I am surprised such outdated equipment is still so expensive in general, but I do realize this is made in Austria, and that has something to do with it probably. For quality, I'd say it does its job well so far.
The idea here is great. The keyboard has an Infrared transmitter on a very ingenious built-in stand, so it should work with just about any PDA. And the keys are fairly large comapred to competing IR keyboards from Belkin and Pocketop.However, the designers made some mistakes so critical you have to wonder if these people type.1) There's a big plastic space between the split spacebars -- RIGHT where my right thumb usually hits the space bar. Slows my typing to Graffiti speed because I have to use the wrong thumb for space.2) No cursor keys.3) On a Palm OS device, when you access the menus with the mouse pad thingy, there doesn't seem to be a way to access anything except the first menu.4) Page Up and Page Down are mapped to Fn-7 and Fn-8? Ugh.5) Only ships with Palm OS 3.x/4.x drivers, but the web site has OS 5 drivers. However, these OS 5 drivers for their "universal" keyboard don't work with Palm-brand OS 5 handhelds, just Sony.6) The base won't hold an iPAQ unless you take off the expansion jacket.7) Did I mention the lack of cursor keys?8) Uses CR2025 batteries. Try to find those at the airport.9) No cursor keys.10) Noticeable delay between hitting the key and the words appearing on a Pocket PC. I can type an entire sentence at my fastest typing speed and when I finish the last 5 words are still appearing on the screen. It's as if there's a tiny elf in there repeating my keystrokes, but he's not as fast as I am. (The Palm OS driver doesn't have this problem.)11) It would have been nice if they'd included cursor arrows.12) It's about as thick as a club sandwich when folded.13) Did I mention that it lacks cursor keys?So much potential, but unusable by touch-typists. None of the IR keyboards are ready for prime-time. Go for a Fellowes Stowaway and just upgrade the keyboard if you ever buy a new PDA.
The Product was the same as they said and worked fine.I would recemend this to anyone that I know
I got this because my NHT Super Zeros have a pre-threaded insert for them. They work okay but the screw to tighten the position of the speaker is hard to reach because its directly behind the speaker. It will help if you have a long hex key, preferably one with a T handle. Otherwise, the position will slowly slip.
This work well and there is no loss of signal. They even look good. The original price I think would have been WAY to much for these. This price is great but they are good but not $100 better then less expensive ones.
I was very please with the rapid delivery.Speakers sound good Inside house.They could sound good in a party.
I purchased this for my 4 year old for Christmas and she loves to create little creatures. You can personalize all creatures you make, down to the music it dances to. Pretty neat little game that enhances creativity.
So, I've read the rest of the reviews and how critical they are. I mean a pair of cans at this level of resolution and comfort for fifty bucks and everyone has a gripe. Come on people.Here's the bottom line: I'm a bald guy nearing 60 and comfort is paramount. When I first put these guys on my crown I thought "too tight" only to find that it was a secure feeling and actually quite comfortable. A tad snug, but sure to stay in place whilst on my bike or walking.My primary is the Grado SR-125 and I can say that the AKGs do very well when compared via a Creek amp, so when used with your portable - look out.. The bass is quite good and fun whilst on the move and the mids are full. Treble is exceptional in this price range.If you're looking for something to replace all the crappy 'buds' out there or to sneak something into work or your workout - stop searching. Enjoy!
Using a Nikon Coolpix 2100 (only 2 megapixels) this card is really very fast. It writes almost instantly, it seems, compared to the Lexar card that came with the camera. Even uncompressed 2 megapixel shots write in less than a second, so you can shoot a lot, and for smaller images (like 2 megapixels) the capacity is over 500 compressed, or over 250 uncompressed.... it's great.Lifetime warrantee on the card makes me comfortable it's not going to crap out (I just got it yesterday, so I can't comment on it's longevity, but there's that lifetime warrantee, so...), and it's really affordable from Amazon.com.I recommned this memory card with no reservations.
Good head phones but I use them only for running and exercising. I like to have loud music playing and these headphones seem not to get as loud as Id like. They are comfortable and, for the price, I do not feel like I was ripped off. Again good phones, just wish they could get a bit louder.
I bought this product and the Netgear USB adapter to link my desktop with my laptop computer. I called there pre-sales department first to see exactly what I needed before ordering. After I got the Netgear products home I set it up and nothing was working right. I called there support which is based in India. The support techs were almost imposable to understand because of poor English and loud foreign voices in the background. I called them a couple different times and each time it was the same. The tech support person didn't even know the product would work for home networking a desktop with a laptop. He told me I needed to buy a router also. After arguing with him he finally asked a senior support tech and said that he was wrong and that the PC card and USB adapted was all I needed for a home network and to share a dialup internet connection. Since I could hardly understand them I didn't get the all the questions answered that I needed I still didn't get the network working. I'm running Windows XP which this is suppost to be compatible with. Even after downloading the Win. XP drivers I still couldn't get it to work on my system. The documentation that comes with this is very poor. It shows you how to install the hardware and the software on a Win. 98 system only and says very little about how to setup the network after it is installed. There is even no documentation on there website for setting this up on Windows XP. This product is definatly not as easy as plug & play like it states it is. Maybe if someone is more knowligable with networking on Win. XP you could get it working.
I purchased two HDMI cables from Eforcity, one between my cable box and TV, the other between my DVD and TV. Having spent thousands of dollars on my new HDTV I was initially concerned that inexpensive cables might lessen or degrade picture quality. After some research I learned that cables and in particular digital cables need not be exotic and high priced[...]The cable quality of the Eforcity's is more than adequate. Save yourself some money and avoid all the "high-end" cable manufacturer's hype.
When I first got this product (as a Christmas gift) I was initially frustrated and thought about returning it. But this is one of the rare gadgets that gets better the more time you spend with it.The menuing system is definitely not intuitive (i.e. what does the button with the 4 dots do - and what does the button with the 3 horizontal lines do?) but works well once you figure it out.I was having trouble with the unit disconnecting in my car until I realized that it WILL operate when it's not fully seated in the dock. Once I realized to give it an extra little push to get it fully seated and in place, it works great.The way they packaged it with a car kit but not a home kit is also kinda strange.But putting all of that aside, this unit has some very cool and unique features and works well. I love the service and my reception has been quite good so far. The 'Love' button is a great feature - much better than MP3/iPod if, like me, you like to keep your 'music to go' varied. I use it with a tape adapter (not FM) in my car and the sound is great.So now that I've figured it out, overall I'm very happy. Hopefully Sirius works the kinks out of the next version, but I still wouldn't hold back from recommending this - as long as you're willing to spend some time learning it.
We use this popcorn popper constantly. My fiance introduced me to it & I absolutely love it. I bought one for my family for Christmas a few years ago & it's still going strong! It's a really wonderful item & has yet to fail us. :)
Bought this for my Nikon d80. The camera and another lens fit perfectly. There are still room for small accessories such as batteries. However, one should NOT expect to fit another large item such as lens or chargers. I bought this for its compact size, and I am not disappointed.
We have a 2 1/2 year old that has taken this DVD player on many many road trips and plane flights. The quality is amazing. This dvd player has been dropped, thrown and had food/drinks spilled on it and has held up better than we could have expected. I am very impressed with the picture quality and sound quality this dvdplayer has to offer. would purchase this one again without a doubt.
I bought the Digimate II Plus after debating about what Portable storage device to get.Budget was an issue too and i still believe that many of the more expensive portable storage models that show images are more style over content. I simply asked myself this question. What was my priority (Storage size or the ability to look at my images) ?with the Digimate II plus you can actually buy different 2.5" hard drives to put in the unit and i see this as a key benefit, as my unit can grow with my Digital Camera files sizes.My current Digimate II Plus has a 100gb hard drive. It can download a 8gb compact flash card in 50 mins and after 3 hours of charging can repeat this download process 3-4 times before it needs another charge. It also has a mains adapter so i download with it connected into the mains.The device is simple, cheap and adaptable and it provide me with the storage of 12x8gb cards.So i can shoot till the cows come home and still have room to play and store anything else on the hardrive i so please.If it had a screen to show images it would get a 5 star but this luxury would make it far too expensive to be teh best value for money Portable storage device on the market today.
The TV seems to work just fine, it does have a strong smell though that kinda bugs me.So far the only problem we have is that my autistic son is really freaked out by the 'eye' screensaver. I wish there was an option to turn the screen saver off or switch it to an automatic shut off.
I have had my shuffle for almost 1 year now. I use it for running and waiting in airports mainly. I have dropped it numerous times, lost it, soaked it with sweat repeatedly, and even stepped on it accidently. It still just keeps going and going. I am on my 2nd set of wrap aroung earphones (Sonys). It lives in my laptop bag and takes a daily beating in there too.I see that they have gone down drastically in price from what I paid (~$80). I will buy another the same day this one finally gives up. What more could I say?
What is there to say. Took it from the box, put the new rubber screws in, connected it to the PC and poof... Silent and efficient.
One of my misinformed siblings bought the 600 and thought it was fine and all. A few weeks later I got the Minidisc Player/Recorder Sharp 722, I was the envy of my brother. For only $180 you can get a good minidisc player/recorder and have the ability to have a MD collection full of hours and hours of music. An mp3 player can only hold about 32 mb of audio which is not equilivant to to even 40 minutes of playing time. But minidiscs only cost about $1.50 if you but them off Amazon and each one has a 74 minute playing time, like a CD. You can name he tracks, divide, combine, delete, or add another at any time. But you're not restricted to only getting music from mp3. If you buy an audio patch cable at Radio Shack for $4 you can get sound directly from computer to MD, CD to MD, MD to MD. My main point is that you should shop around for a portable music player, I think you'll find that for about 20$ more you can get a unit that expandable to unlimited amount of music for just $1.50 per 74 minute disc. Shop around, i know i did, after weeks of reading online reviews and going to huge electronics stores I found the best choice and it was a Sharp MD-MS722. I spent $180 for the MD player/recorer then $30 for a pack of 20 minidiscs and so far i have them all filled for a playing time of about 1200+ minutes of playing time. So if you want to save $40 but only get a half an hour of music, then yes, the 600 is probably your best bet.
Everything about this case is quality. It holds my dvds, it's small enough for travel, and the case is hard for protection. Love it.
The item is as described .. it was promptly delivered and well packaged .. I just don't "love" Tiffen filters. This was handy, that's all.
The only way this lens could be better is if there was a way to attach a filter, but with Photoshop you can pretty well duplicate the filter effects so I still give it 5 stars. The DOF is amazing. You can get a flower in focus 2 feet away and at the same time include a building 100 yards away if you are so inclined. You can't do better than this lens.
First of all thanks to those folks who had given good reviews on this product which made me buy this headphones. I fly every week and recently had the pleasure of enjoying my trip on a MD 80 aircraft sitting on the last seat of the plane. I can tell you the only thing that made my life easy on that plane was this headphones. I am definitely happy with the performance of these headphones and would recommend this to my fellow air travellershttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OMKR8E/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title
The Garmin StreetPilot 2720 is the best GPS currently on Amazon for two reasons. First, this GPS is only a year old, and costs half as much as it originally did! Second, you will not sacrifice features by paying less for this GPS. It costs what a mid-level unit costs, but it is quite an advanced system.The screen is approximately four inches by three inches and automatically adjusts its brightness depending on how bright your surroundings are.It has all the features one would expect in any GPS: routes are programmable, but can be rerouted automatically while driving, you can set the route to avoid major roads and highways, and you can add your own points of interest to supplement the thousands pre-programmed in the GPS.There are many other features, but one worth mentioning is the text-to-speech functionality. The GPS reads the names of roads and points of interest and tells you to drive to them, rather than merely telling you to drive and turn in certain directions. This feature makes the GPS more of a co-pilot, and less of a nuisance because you no longer need to take your eyes off the road to read the names of roads and locations.The only negative aspects of this GPS are that the speaker is built into the power adapter rather than into the unit. Also, the GPS doesn't have voice recognition, so you can't tell it to take you to certain locations.I have no sense of direction and really needed a GPS. I settled on this one and can tell you from experience that this is the unit to get if you want great features and reliablility, but do not want to spend $800.00+.
Please be aware that this is not a genuine XM cassette adapter. The item came in the envelope in just a small plastic bag with no indication of brand/company address or whatsoever. The adapter is 100% not-working. I plugged it into the car cassette player. After 5 seconds it gets ejected. Tried 5 times. Spend couple more bucks and buy original adapter. This thing is completely useless!! My first bad experience on amazon.
Cable Modems are basically a commodity item now that the DOCSIS standard has completely consumed the known broadband world; so, I can't say this modem has any special features that you wouldn't find in any of the other 100 models of DOCSIS cable modems. But I *can* say that this is absolutely the best value you'll find on the market today. It is fast, accurate, and simple to install. The CD that accompanies is has a very useful HTML-based troubleshooting guide that helps you understand any problems you may be having with your installation.The only problem I had was that after installation the modem could not acquire block sync. with my cable provider's network (the "CABLE" light kept blinking slowly rather than staying lit). After several hours of work with my ISP's technical team, and even a visit from the cable company, I was still unable to get it to work. I had it packed up and ready to send back to Amazon when someone from my ISP call me to let me know that they had figured out what was wrong. It turns out that there is a RESET SWITCH inside the modem, which must be activated after power is applied and the self test is complete. After activating the reset switch, the coax cable can be attached and block sync. will be acquired immediately. I tried it and it worked perfectly the first time.The gotcha is that the reset switch must be activated by pushing an unbend paperclip into the center of the coax connector on the back of the modem, where the "stinger" portion of the coax cable would go. Once inserted, just keep pushing in until you feel it "click" and that is the reset switch. I wouldn't have believed it unless I had done it myself to get it to work.Overall, this is a great cable modem. I've been using it for about a week now and am loving the speed and reliability!
I used this player every day in muni transit to school. I found it much better than most of the CD players that I have (some of them are really expensive). It has really good anti-skip system. Sound is very good. I like it.
The cable release works like a charm. The cable could be longer but I have not found it to be a problem. Shipping was very fast. I received the item in less than a week.
I purchased these when I was working for a cell phone store to help my upsales. Offered a free screen protector with the purchase of a case for example. I was able to get the on in less than 30 seconds for most of my customers. They loved them and the one I put on my phone has been on there for almost a year and it works great. I can't even tell it's there. The touch still works the same as if it didn't have it on there. They definitely take practice to be able to put them on without lint getting stuck underneath the protector. When taking off side 1 make sure you hold that side face down in the air to help keep extra dust from landing on the sticky surface. I usually sprayed a very light mist of water or windex on before putting it on to help me adjust it. Be VERY careful when doing that you don't want your phone to get water damaged. Use a paper towel or micro fiber towel to press out the water to the edges. Then you can take your squeegee and push out the bubbles. If you have a little screen cleaner piece of cloth use that under the squeegee to help from scratching up the protector. I hope this helps some.
Then this is the tank for you! I own both the 35mm and the 120mm tanks, and they have lasted me years so far.PROS- VERY durable- Well made, obviously light-tight- Lid fits on like a glove- Larger opening for easy pouring in/out of chemicalsCONS- Not as easy to use as the plastic counter-parts- Inner clip is poorly designed, I mostly ignore it.I would not suggest this tank for the total beginner - while some would disagree and tell the budding developer to get over it, I have seen several people give up on home developing because they found this just too difficult to use in the dark. It takes some practice, but once you get it, it becomes muscle memory. If you have already used the metal tanks, or are looking for something more durable, this is an EXCELLENT choice.
I could not ask more of the Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter. Quality, fit, and finish are first rate. Amazon and its sellers continue to exceed my expectations for value, rapid delivery, and customer service.
This is a nice cover for your Creative mp3 player. It was also received on time and in good condition.
Save your money. The piece of junk didn't even last one school year. Now any computer won't even recognize it.
It has a unique ON button. Very user friendly with simple functions and buttons. It lacks Manual Functions. Picture quality's superb except for some visible purple noise for low light shots. Durable Battery Life. Visit http://www.pbase.com/jv3nus for pictures i took using this camera.
Wow, it's been a long time since I bought this item for my Canon Digital SLR, three lenses and accessories. Amazon just reminded me to write a review, so here goes.I like it a lot. It's a nice backpack camera bag, with plenty of storage and padding where needed. I used to use it a lot on snowmobile trips, so I could wear it while riding and be able to carry my big zoom lens and great camera. So, I can say that this thing held up well. It's still in perfect condition after many seasons of getting banged around a bit, and opened and closed in very very cold upper Michigan weather. I found it fairly easy to open even with gloves on, and I could put it on and take it off pretty quickly over my snowmobile jacket, which is pretty substantial. So yes, I would buy it again if I needed to.
I put this at the front of a feed from the cable comeing into my house and it made the signal to both my HD and Internet alot cleaner and crisper!!! It is just enough strength to make everything work as expected!!!
My use for this screen has it upside down, i.e. the screen case rests on the floor and the screen is pulled out to attach to an overhead frame.Works well in this application where there is no wall to attach the screen to.
This product is shipped in a box that is too weak for this type and size of product. We have order 3-4 of these items and everytime the Shipping company delivers, the package has holes at the ends and in couple of cases, parts were missing. We have to check the box at the time of delivery to make sure that all the parts are there. this is too much hassle and if this doesn't get fixed, we might have to look somewhere else for this type of product.
This is a must have with your 360 and a controller. And in black to match your Elite controllers.You can plug it in via USB to your Xbox 360 and charge the included battery pack while you play your game.You can also remove your battery pack, and plug the cable directly to your 360 for wired gaming (so your controller won't shut off while you are in the middle of that hired driver Forza race.This charges via any USB port on your 360, your computer, your cable box, or your dog (if he has included USB hub).I recommend buying one of these, then buying theQuick Charge Kit. Then you'll have 2 battery packs, the quick charge dock, and a USB charge cable.
Overall, this remote gets the job done, but be prepared to spend some time fiddling with the less-than-friendly web based set-up software. Eventually, you will learn how to navigate their system. However, what really bugs me is the fact that settings & button assignments magically change from session to session. Several times I have had my settings almost perfect, saved them, programmed my remotes, & logged off. Later, after finding one more little tweak that I needed to make, I logged on again only to find that many of my buttons had magically moved and many of my settings were no longer the way I left them. How can I be so sure the settings changed? Because they were just the way I left them on the remotes themselves. They only changed in the web based set-up software. That's a shame, because the remotes themselves are virtually flawless, except for the tiny buttons. Unless you are an adept computer enthusiast, I would not recommend this product. Just for reference, I am a software engineer with 30+ years experience.
This stand is a little bit too big for my digital piano, with the beams pointing out and a bit annoying. The stand doesn't seem to be too strong, but works for a low budget in a small apartment.
I purchased this power strip about a year and a half ago. It provides numerous multi-directional ports and has an extremely thin profile. I use it every day (in fact, my computer and monitor are both plugged into it as I type!). The 10-foot cord is absolutely indispensable, especially if your desk or entertainment center is not immediately next to a power outlet. Great quality and value!
The Product and delivery are as promised. Good service.
I bought this recorder because the model which has 132 hours of recording worked extremely well giving me absolute confidence in this version which has 555 hours on slow play. It picks up a group conversation outdoors at night around a campfire with planes flying overhead. The audio is excellent and all (even the quietest speakers) can be heard clearly. I needed a digital recorder with more time for our 2 month trip to Europe where I will be recording relatives about family history. The size and weight are perfect for shirt or pants pocket. I would recommend any in this series without hesitation.
I ordered the TomTom for a 8 day east coast road trip. Overall we were satisfied with the results. The unit is very easy to use and basic functions are easy to learn. It took us a few wrong turns to learn what different terms mean ("bear left", "stay left", "turn left") and the timing of the verbal instructions. The point of interest feature is great. We went to several major league baseball stadiums and they were included in the point of interest feature. I did find it difficult to input information as the letters on the touch screen keypad are a bit small. I chose the TomTom over the Garmin based on it's smaller size and am extremely happy with my choice. The maps seem comprehensive and up to date, no issues with that. I would recommend this product for anyone looking for a basic GPS unit. It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles as more expensive units, but for the price it does a great job.
Purchased this bracket for wedding work, used it for several months. It is a wonderful bracket, I love the tilting option (excellent for closeups and "macro"). It's a little heavy, but that is expected.I would recommend this to any photographer.
These had great sound and were very comfortable due to their exchangeable earbud sizes, but they stopped working after two months. Definitely not going to pay $20 every two months to replace them!
Never buy Maxtor which fails quite a bit. Western Digital has been very reliable. I use this one at work in my file server for ghost imaging. great product. highly recommended.
The product description doesn't do this bag justice. It impressed me as soon as I took it out of the plastic. After a lot of shopping around comparing bags I was skeptical of how much room this bag would actually have, but as soon as I opened it I began to wonder if maybe I had bought too much bag. This fear was quickly diminished when I realized I now have lots of room to accomicate my LBA (lens buying addiction).There's enough room to accomidate 2 bodies with up to 200mm lenses attached and still have plenty of room for an additional 7 smaller lenses plus a flash in the main compartment; and the lens cutouts accomidated my off-center K10D no problem. See pics above for examples of how roomy this bag is.
Overall great ,sound quality ,but have major problems when using EAX 4.0 HD on almost all games...reason for that is > not compatible with some PCMCIA controllers (like mine)...
Having spent a lot of my career in the technology field, I tend to adopt new electronic toys after other people have climbed the learning curve and discovered the ins and outs. So I came to the MP3 player game after the memory prices dropped and the small hard drives became commonplace, which meant that I didn't have to spend much money to get good technology.My Zen purchase was to replace a flash memory based player that was stolen from me. I found that I really enjoyed being able to carry a large music library around, especially at work where I spend a lot of time doing solitary jobs. My flash player was great and probably would have kept me happy for a long time but I was hampered by the need to remove items to clear space for my changing music tastes and moods.I did a fair amount of research when the time came to get a new player. Flash models were out, because I wanted maximum space and don't have a need for a unit that can handle heavy shocks. I learned a long time ago to buy at the top of the current technology curve, because no matter what is on the market today it is already outdated by what is coming tomorrow.The Creative Zen 30GB fit the bill. With its massive storage capacity, a quite usable interface, and a reasonable price it looked like the player for me. I have been very happy with my purchase. I have filled it up only about halfway, even with all of my pictures loaded on it (which I don't really want, but since space isn't an issue it has been nice to be able to show pictures when the urge strikes me).I don't use it for movies or TV. With the small screen I don't see that as being a lot of fun - I'm not much of a TV fan in any case. I could always connect it to a larger screen, but I already have playback devices of various sorts on all my video equipment.The Zen has been trouble free and has performed as advertised. Thumbs up from me...
Convenient little SD cards. Never again having to worry about carrying a card reader or USB cable. I just had to pick-up one of these after purchasing the 512MB version for a friend to use with a Nikon S7C. No noticeable write speed slow down (compared to a Lexar 133x) when used with a Nikon D80. There is one little nagging bit that some may find too annoying to continue using. Despite the car being completely snapped into place, the edges of the fold must be getting caught somewhere inside the D80 SD slot. Rather than popping straight out, it gets caught and you have to wiggle it ever so softly in order to get it to come out smoothly.
I really like this camera. It takes great pictures. It easy to use when out kayaking. It has fallen in the water and been entirely submerged with no problems. It's sporty looking and very easy to use. I highly recommend it.
For a portable easel for the school library I wanted something sturdy, easy to open and close and light enough to carry across campus or to take to workshops. This easel was very, very heavy; it was unwieldy, and the stand opened and closed with great difficulty. The easel arrived with a crack and chip out of the heavy grey plastic. I returned it immediately and chose not to replace it. Thankfully Amazon has a good return system. Unfortunately I had also purchased the carrying case they recommended for it. That came from a store affiliated with Amazon and not from Amazon directly. It arrived before the easel and unfortunately I had thrown away the original packing box; in any case, the postage both ways would have made it virtually unreturnable. Big disappointment.
After much research for a small radio that can receive shortwave for an extended overseas trip, I settled on the Sangean 606. I already have a Sony SW7600GR (standard in the industry IMO) but wanted something smaller and less valuable (the Sangean is about 1/2 the size as the Sony).Initial thoughts were that 1) it was chunkier than I was expecting and 2) the plastic casing seemed cheap.I've now lived with it for ~2 months and I'm thrilled. Reception for FM and AM is on par with the larger and more expensive Sony and it is marginally easier to use. I also prefer the sound of the Sangean over the Sony (NPR talk radio mostly). With automatic station setting, fine tuning, alarm, light, etc., it is an ideal travel radio. Other nice features at this price point is the protective case, SW reel antenna, and AC adapter (not included with the Sony!). I've used it daily for ~2 months on the same set of batteries.If I were doing a lot of shortwave listening the Sony would still be preferred, and the quality feel of the Sony is 2nd to none.Biggest complaints? the flimsy up/down tuning buttons and that Amazon suggests buying an additional antenna that already comes with the radio.Full disclosure- this is my 4th Sangean but that just speaks to how good they are in receiving tricky AM & FM radio stations.UPDATE: I paid ~$115 for this Sangean and when I bought my Sony SW7600GR it was ~$200. If you can get the Sony for ~$25 more than this Sangean, I'd probably go for it. Just make sure it is the same made in Japan radio it used to be!
I'm no audiophile but I wore these bad boys into submission. The sound is perfect due to the open design as opposed to an over priced, tinny, closed-ear. Maybe I overestimated the durability of my SR-60s but they only lasted me about a year after some heavy duty daily musical enjoyment. I still have yet to get them repaired after about a year of them dying on me. I have heard nothing but praise from all aspects of these wonderful cans so maybe mine were defective. I can't remember if I bought them used or not. I believe I paid around $80 for them. Some people complain about the design but I quite like the old fashioned look (and the frightfully dated box they come with). They are fairly comfortable for my average-sized, 18 year old girl head. The sound is so sharp, you'll realise all over again how bad mp3s sound. As they gently passed on into audio heaven, I realised, these cans were something truly special. They're the kind of headphones that deserve to be used when listening to vinyl, right beside a big, chunky record player (paired with a glass of scotch a la Ron Burgundy). I do miss the incredible wall of sound they generate.
This cartridge works fine in myPrimera Technology 63703 Bravo Pro CD/DVD Publisher Burn & Print CD-r/DVD-rs 16X/32X USB, but is fairly expensive. There does not seem to be a generic cartridge on the market.I have avoided doing full coverage lables, so these tend to last me 600 or so discs.Recommended, since there really isn't any alternative :-)
To keep our 9mo old from climbing up on our DLP, I swapped with our 50" samsung plasma mounted on this mount. This thing is awesome. The 6 lag bolts into two studs, its a rock. Also go the omnimount tria-3 shelf component rack to go with it. Previously owned the omnimount tilt mount. As with that mount this one is very solid.Yes you're spending a little more, but it's worth the piece of mind, believe me. And the ability to pull it out 2 feet from the wall is exactly why we needed it/bought it. It's mounted in an alcove next to a fireplace, so we needed that extension. I fully trust my infant son to be climbing underneath it.
A co-worker recommended the salad shooter - said I would love it. At first I thought it might not be powerful enough but it is great! Made beautiful scalloped potatoes in a flash - looked professional. My sunshine carrots were all perfectly cut using the serrated slicer. Both dishes cooked better because everything was evenly sliced. I am buying one for my daughter.
This lens is just great!! Exceptionally sharp and fast. Used it on a D40x. The PDF brochure for D40x specifies that for this type of lens, it reads: "all functions supported except autofocus". Referring to Type D AF Nikkor, which is what this lens happens to be. Simply put, you can only manually focus with this lens if used with a D40/D40x camera body. For all other Nikon camera bodies, its all good. Manual focusing is not all that bad. It is a bit difficult if your used to autofocus. But on the other hand, it can be quite fun. The lens appears neither too small nor too big for a D40/D40x body. It actually looks good. Try it and be amazed.This is just FYI for Nikon D40/D40x owners not in the know yet.
I'm in sales and make a minimum of 40 calls a day. This headset is comfortable and the sound quality is great. I also think people can hear me more clearly then when I was just talking on the phone. I'm glad I went with the cheaper one that doesn't have the volume control and mute because it's not necessary since my phone has that already.
Yes, it has excellent quality photos - worth the slow printing to get - not really all that slow. BUT . . . I have had to re-install the software several times in the year or so that I have owned it - fickle. AND now, without warning, the printer now needs repair - no abuse to it, no special printing - just one day decided to malfunction. HP on-line technician says it is internal hardware problem and I will have to pay to get it fixed. HA! costs more to repair than replace, but reliability on this hasn't been all that great in my HP experiences with several printers. Troubleshooting guides not that great, doesn't go into a lot of the problems. Got a paper jam? Yeah, that's covered in the troubleshooting. But receive a special error code on the LCD display? Nah, can't let the customer know what that code means...So, if you can buy this CHEAP, then it's worth it for the quality of the photo printing, but plan for it to have a short life.
This is a staple to any office. We do a lot of organizational filing and with out this it would take forever to get done. Very easy to use and set up.
I just received this keyboard for my palm t3 and it works great. however, there is just 1 issue that would make this perfect, at least for me. The spacebar could have been more centered than it's now. looking at the keyboard, there is really no reason why the &quot;alt&quot; key needs to be on the right of space bar, which is pushing the spacebar towards the left. if they had just put the &quot;alt&quot; key to the left, it would have been perfect as i noticed that tapping on the spacebar on the extreme right edge (due to the fact that it's left bias and I'm using my right thumb) sometimes misses the actual space character.
I needed new bulbs for my photogenic PL 2500's. This is a Great bulb with great color, worked perfectly and are super easy to install!
This unit does what it purports to do. It provides a 4 USB port hub with some ability to power outside devices via its on-board battery pack. Quibbles: my m-audio Oxygen-49 keyboard draws too much power for the built in hub in the iMac Keyboard, and though it can be powered by the CP-H420MP, it draws down the batteries quickly, within an hour or two. I ended up attaching an AC adapter to the keyboard. There is an unlabelled switch on the CP-H420MP for powered or unpowered operation. What would it take for them to put a label on the switch? The unit comes with a card that you can use to buy an inexpensive AC adapter for this USB hub. I threw it away when I opened the package. I shouldn't have. None of my generic AC adapters work with it.
Coming from a basic refractor, every time I turn on my new Celestron NexStar 8 SE I feel like a kid ready to discover something new from my location. The scope's portability and neat image, specially with my new set of lenses and filters, also by Celestron, make a it nightly joy to gaze above. As weeks pass on, I am amazed more and more at observing the beautiful creation within our human reach.
IF you can afford to buy this player, do. It is amazing. I have tried both the Sony and the Pioneer but I decided to buy this one. I found the others to be rather flimsy and more difficult to use despite their higher price. It it very easy to use and the input option is great so instaed of buying a handheld tv you can just buy a receiver for a fifth of the cost and hook it into the player to watch tv on the go. The speakers deliver great sound for their small size but do get sqeaky at higher volumes. The virtual surround sound works perfectly. The only problem is there is no way to change from widescreen to full screen when it is hooked up to a TV and it tends to get a little hot when it runs, otherwise, a great buy.
The M505 is the absolute worst! After three mo., of good service,it develops a static electricity problem w/ hotsync.(no Hot sync ability) Support gave me a 6 week runaround and then finally admitted that it was/is a chronic problem. I had to wait 5 weeks to get a replacement (.."didn't have a used unit to replace my 4 mo.old NEW unit!!!!!!!!) Total B.S.! Finally, I received replacement unit that was scratched...1 week later I receive a new one but the stylus won't stay in place...Said that it also was a manufacturing defect. 2 weeks later I receive a new one. It syncs and freezes...4th replacement I received is again new...it works fine until (by accident)the power button is depressed and held "on" in my brief case and twice in my coat jacket. Power light button remains illuminated, no display, no function, requires HARD RESET. Lost ALL Info. This was particularly bad while traveling overseas and no access to my sync PC.to retreive the data. Lost all my addresses, tel, info. A bad situation on a business trip.RUN AWAY FROM THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had heard of people having problems with this drive, so I was a little wary when it arrived, but I had no reason to be. It worked in true Plug-and-Play fashion with no problems whatsoever. The slim, lightweight design is perfectly suited to my laptop, it records fast enough that i don't sit there forever tapping my fingers, and does everything I require. Definitely worth the purchase.
Perfect speakers for a low budget. I took step back in sound quality due to replacing my Klipsch speakers but I knew that when i bought these.I like how the power switch is on the front of one of the speakers and not on the back of the amp.
2.11 MEGA PIXEL / MP3 PLAYER / VOICE RECORDER (Digital/super quality), Digital CAMCORDER in ONE!!! Super small!!! (less than 1 centimeters thick!!) It fits in your pocket!!!! Camera is better than Canon A60 I had. The flash is so strong and NO NOISE WHATSOEVER even at ISO 200 ! So much details. Oh yes, it comes with every accessories in a box!! case, memory card, strap, MP3 software, cool Japanese style earphone with remote, and much more!!! Battery lasts for 10 HOURS in one charge!!!! It has docking station that you can charge and do whatever you want! Nobody notices when I take pictures because it is so small. Don't buy cheap camera phone that is only 0.11 mega pixels and cost half a thousand, save money and get free phone and this SUPER GADGET!!
The Garmin C320 is a very good value it has good features combined with easy operation. Although the maps and POI are a few years out of date, I still think it was a good purchase and would recommend it. I purchased a 2gb sd card on the internet for $40 delivered and loaded the entire USA and Canada and it's only 75% full. I also downloaded custom POI's Wal-Mart, Harley Dealers, Lowes, etc. now when I travel I can find more than just my destination.Now the downs1. It's hard to see on my dash in bright sunlight2. When I first turn it on it takes 2-3 minutes to find the satellites3. Sometimes the route is not what I would plan (but it will get you there)
I have been a Sony man for many years, and recently my 7.2mp Sony point-and-shoot broke (the lense got stuck and would no longer retract). I was hesitant to stray from Sony, but multiple reviews gave the Canon SD800 high marks. I want something I can put in my pocket that will take good pics that I can print out, maybe even at sizes up to 8X10, and this camera seems to deliver. I am not a big photo buff, and the auto function on tis camera seems to make most of the decisions for me, yet there are enough cool features like the many scene modes to make me feel like I know what I'm doing. It has a great feel, small but substantial, smooth functions, and even my wife (not tech savvy at all) got the hang of it quickly.If you are stewing over this as much as I was, I think you will be happy with this choice. Any criticisms I read seemed to come from photo types who know way more than I do, and so far, I am very pleased.(...)
This Scanner is wonderfull for scanning your old pics but it is extremly difficult to scan negatives it can be done if you have a couple of hours and a lot of patience and i do mean a lot of patience the software is its main problem i think the scanner itself is fully capable but the software sucks it does scan documents well if you change the software settings but who wants to do that every single time if you leave the settings alone you wind up with a nice gray graphic in the center of the page that looks exactly like the slide tray in the lid
I use this antenna in my home which is located in a hilly rural area. I like the fact that it can work without actually needing to be wired directly to some radios.
For a surprisingly affordable price,these headphones perform as good as Iexpected,seem to have a very good construction.I am very pleased with them!
When my first optical cordless trackball quit working after I dumped soda pop on it, I loved it so much that I bought from Amazon.com when none of the local stores had it. I even bought my mother-in-law one and she loves hers too.
This is a great line of cameras. Looks very cool. Pictures are great with everything that it is suppose to have to produce good pictures. Good flexibility with good automation. Some buttons are hard to use, especially when it comes to figuring out what you want the flash to do. Concerned that it eats batteries, especially since it is fun to play with it. Noisy automation. Seems balanced to hold. Will likely replace the carrying case with an additional one to hold the 210mm zoom lense we got with it that will be easy to remove and add camera and lense from case. I wish the default lense had a little more range and a 300mm lense was extra. Zoom lense screws on and off. Not sure if the mechanics of the zoom functions are harmed when you screw on and off lense. We found the more expensive 30 DLX model for a good price with panoramic, 210mm lense, remote, and the olympus case at another on-line retailer through bizrate. The DLX model is suppose to sport some kind of color correction feature but it is undocumented in the manual. Never heard of the company but they shipped immediately without problem. Despite the criticisms, very fine camera.
Warning: These multi-disc changers from SONY scratched $200 of my DVD's. Buy at your own risk but the unit I purchased from Amazon has ruined many DVDs with arc-shaped scratches running from the outside of the disc inward. You risk ruining your DVD collection with these multi changers. The added convenience is not worth the risk. Deserves negative stars.
This is one of the cheapest CPU u could fine, with some of the C2D features, lacks on some but there not such important. With this CPU u should not worry in getting good ram, because of its low FSB u can use cheap ram too.
Took a long time to get it in the ear and then it doesn't stay in. Ended up returning it to get the white 51s instead. At least with the 51s, everybody knows how to wear it.
I recently purchased the Creative Zen V 2 GB MP3 Player and have been very satisfied with the performance and usability of the product since I am frequently flying accross the country on business.Based on other well known brands I found that this brand offers the best value for the amount of space available, the sound quality and also the ease of use.
I enjoy these headphones because I can listen to my iPod and work around the shop without worrying about additional hearing protection. However, they only last me for 3-6 months before they break. Apparently if you pull the plug out of the iPod (which doesn't seem like an unreasonable thing to do) eventually one side or the other will go out. I have purchased three total sets of this headphone and each of them have ended up with the same issue. I can't find any mention of a guarantee / warranty on the package either...
Very simple to install and worked as expected. In 10 minutes I had my system up and running.
Innitially i had some problems setting up the device because i was not able to get in to config. menue, which is done by entering http://192.168.0.1, but the problem was not related to the device itself. Once I was able to do that, the config. was amazingly simple, I can also say the same thing about the wireless card made by the same manufacturer. Man I just love the features and ease of use, this product works and looks great.I very good quality product I highly recommend it.Wireless is geat
DVD media has only become stable in the last year. In a pack of 25 it's not uncommon to find a few producing coasters. Even after switching over to Sony for a span of three years I would expect to find some coasters. You get a run of them, usually near the end. If I got 20 good discs in a pack of 25 then that was a good break. Sometimes with Sony I would get less coasters, maybe 2 or 3 instead of 5, so I stuck with them.In Feb 2008 I was forced to try Verbatim again. To be honest I felt that Verbatim came a close second but had never got the kind of quality discs I would expect from the brand. Verbatim are an established name but DVD mass production was unstable everywhere and I could easily get a pack of 25 with over ten defectives from the big names. Only Sony seemed the best bet and nobody was getting it perfect.In 2008 Verbatim have managed to overtake the leaders and have gone away ahead. I was getting burn speeds of x 18 and all the discs in the pack worked without making coasters. Also the new white tops allow you to print on the disc. Sony did the white top for awhile, and it was a great idea, but dropped it. I believe they did this because it may have had an impact on disc quality (speed issues). Verbatim give you the white label which you can print or write on like it was paper, ultra fast burns and coaster free bundles.This is now a huge step in the right direction. Finally in 2008 DVD media is starting to get the robustness that it needs. Its just a shame that Blu-ray technology has already arrived. We could have done with this DVD stability back in 2003 when DVD burning features became standard with most domestic PCs. The stability on the domestic scene is five years too late but finally it is here.
These speakers if positioned correctly in a half way decent roomsound amazing. My sound room is my living room and I have tunedthe room with different mods for flat response. I have the littlesonys sitting on my tile floor about ten feet apart and about 2 inchesfrom the wall with a slight toe in. This is an unusual speaker positionbeing so close to the wall but it yields the best over all sound. Todescribe the sound . A huge soundstage with incridible bass not onlyin the lower octives but all the way up into the midrange is very fulland accurate. The little sonys stated cut off is 80 hrtz , you wouldthink they would have hardly any bass at all but this is not the caseinstead it sounds like I have a high quality subwoofer in the room.The sound from these speakers is crisp and punchy but not overly brightor harsh. The sound is also quite nuetral so they sound good with anytype of music.I think the biggest mistake people make is they alwaysthink they have to elevate the speakers so the tweater is at ear level.Nonsense put em on the floor with a little figurine on top. Beautifull.Oh and one more thing it was unnescessary to add any bass using the tonecontrol.I havn't found the need for any tone controls with these not thatI am againts using tone controls.Some one on here said these little gemswere not hi fi well my response to that is iv'e spent a lot of money on socalled hi fi speakers and they have all gone by the way side because theywere boomy, thick sounding or harsh. So if hi fi means painfull listeningthen I guess these are not.
I just received this laptop case. I thought it was going to be an upscale designer product (Halston). It is in fact, an okay, leather case, however, the way it is marketed (can't see the price until you place it in the cart) gives the impression that it is something very expensive that you are getting at a great price. It is a basic leather case nothing more and so far (I haven't used it yet) nothing less. I plan to keep it and see how good it really is!
Product arrived in the expected time frame. The camera is extremely authentic looking. The blinking red light certainly helps the convincing look of the camera. I am very pleased. Thank you.
If you got the Google Phone with the GPS Navigation installed this is great to put it on the window while your driving. You don't have to go out and get a TomTom or a Garmin. This Holder is perfect for the Google Phone while using the GPS.
Have owned this unit since May 2005. Bought it refurbished for $100. Works really well except for audio/video sync problems that may be related to distance from the ATSC transmitter. I have some problems with signal strength when it snows or rains. I live as much as 40 miles from the broadcast stations but still pick them up fine. The secret to picking up these broadcasts is HEIGHT! I have a non-amplified UHF antenna in the attic of my two story colonial that used to be part of my old NTSC VHF UHF antenna. I live at the midpoint between Detroit and Lansing E to W and between Flint and Ann Arbor N to S and can receive HD channels from these locations without rotating the UHF antenna!
About a month ago I wrote an extensive review of this Advent product. I was very critical. Awkward controls, poor reception, etc. The bottom line is that I thought the quality was so bad that I returned it for a refund. Then I bought a Sennheiser wireless model, and I have been mostly pleased with it. 9/25/01
I purchased this printer 6 month ago and have gone through over 1000 sheets of paper without a single jam. Has been working flawlessly ever since I bought it and is better than many that cost much more. The quality is very good and we are still on the original toner cartridge that came with the printer. There are only some VERY MINOR negative points:1) Takes a little while to get going from the sleep state, although not much longer than other printers I have used.2) A larger paper tray would be nice.Other than the above minor points, you couldn't ask for more of a printer at this price.
This little baby is outstanding and screen isgood for 4" Whats best for me is that it playsall and I do mean all my home burned dvd+R anddvd+rw Discs burned in the "DATA" format(4 moviesper 4.7 blank dvd) in vcd format Awesome!!!and I think theirother 5.8" and 8" models will do the same.Did I mention it also does jpegs!!
You can't beat this cable for the money. Where on earth do you buy a soda for $1.50, let alone a HDMI cable! Beautiful value for the money!
This is a surprisingly good indoor antenna, especially considering it is non-amplified. Most of these smaller aerials claim they can pick up signals where the transmission tower is 30 miles away or less. After doing some internet research, I determined that most of the major channels' broadcast towers in my area are approximately 33 miles away.It did take two or three scans before I was able to find all of our regular channels. I noticed that where the antenna was placed in the room was more significant than how the ears were adjusted. Once I found the right place for the antenna, I do not have to move or turn it when switching channels, and I found all of the local VHF Digital and UHF channels. The picture quality is as good as the living room TV attached to the roof-top aerial. One of the channels actually comes in better from this little indoor antenna.I am in a dense urban area with plenty of opportunity for interference, so I would say my purchase was well worth the money.
This is a really nice product. I looks good, it is very functional, it is constructed well, and it keeps both listeners at a volume level they can enjoy.
I bought the Roady a week ago, in preparation for a drive from San Diego California to Durham North Carolina (almost 3000 miles). I will never go back to normal radio. The range of channels available was excellent. Also, reception was amazing, with the signal going out only in some remote parts of Tenessee when I was driving through deep mountain passes! Imagine listening to the same radio station for a 3000 mile drive!In other words, XM Radio is amazing. However, I am supposed to be reviewing the Roady, which is just a receiver that lets you listen to XM radio's signals. Overall, I highly recommend the Roady as the cheapest way to get XM Radio up and running in your car. Installation was pretty easy (though you have to leave the Roady on for an hour downloading information before it activates, so plan an hour drive the first time you get it). I had no problems with the mounting system (just make sure all the little tabs on the mount match up with those on the Roady). I used the cassette adaptor (bought separately),and it is excellent. Also, it has many nice features such as the ability to store 30 preset stations.While I love my Roady, I recommend that those with more money get a more expensive receiver, and give it 4 rather than 5 stars, for the following reasons:1. The audio quality is quite poor, kind of like listening to a low quality MP3. I am not sure if this is due to the Roady receiever or because the XM satellites use low bandwidth. Either way, this was an obvious shortcoming from the start.2. There is no 'scan' featuer on the Roady that will automatically go through the stations (or your preset stations). While the presets were convenient, when I wanted to channel surf, it was a pain to use the thumbwheel and manually check every station, especially in traffic.3. The radio only works when the antenna is put on the roof of the car (mine didn't work in my trunk, for instance). It would be nice if they could make it so you could install the antenna inside your car. That would also make installation a bit easier: as is, during installation you have to route the wire from the antenna into your car to connect it to the Roady. Also, unfortunately in a populated area, it is asking for trouble from the local kids who love to grab things off the roofs of people's cars. (For instance, I once saw a group of three kids hungrily eyeing the antenna and wondering if it would work for their cell phone. Since it is held on by a magnet, it would be easy to steal the antenna.) I now put the antenna in my car when I am in a populated neighborhood.
I have owned this system for almost atwo years now and haven't had any problems yet. I think that it's a really good system that gets complimented often. The WOOX technology is great espcially with the surround sound. All CDs, burned music CDs (both CD-R and CD-RW) and store purchased CDs work fine. Playing mp3s are a little annoying because it prompts you to play the disc (yes or no)and there is a longer duration between tracks. However, this is to be expected because the system has some digital capabilites, but it is not a completely digital platform.If one is looking for a all-in-one mini stereo system without the hassle of purchasing and fitting extra components, then this is a good choice.
This item has been nothing but trouble. The operation is overly complex. To use the recorder you must constantly refer to the manual. The manual is poorly written, if you follow the manual's procedure for VCR timer recording it will not work, as they left out a critical extra step.I am in the process of boxing it up to send back to Pioneer after 7 months. One reason is that has never been able to dub from tape to DVD. The second reason is that it died earlier this weak. The video output is pure static in both DVD and VCR modes.
I purchased this model in January, primarily to start transferring my hundreds of videotapes onto DVD format. I've put several of them on DVD-RAM discs with no problems. In fact, I love that I can record a whole section and then go back and delete all the commercials and stuff, which cleans up the recording and also returns space to the disk.My only frustration is that at the time I purchased it I had little understanding of the difference between RAM, R and RW. I have now become educated enough to realize that the RAM disks are unplayable on most other machines - so much for making them as gifts! Unfortunately, this machine doesn't play or record to DVD-RW disks, so my only other option is DVD-R. These will be universally playable (supposedly), but require me to watch as I record if I want to eliminate commercials and non-relevant stuff. Much more furstrating because of the time that will be required. Next time I purchase a DVD recorder I will pay more attention to the formats available.
My husband wore out my old crank radio (cheap) and wanted the same type in a new purchase. After viewing several makes, we decided on the Eton metallic red color. He loves it, and I am comforted by the crank feature knowing if we are without power or batteries are low, we can still access information!
nice features, works great very convenient but one the sides keeps falling off because it's 1mm too short. not enough of a big deal for me to send it back.
I bought this since I needed a cheap and reliable wireless router with at least two ethernet ports. With $25.48 price tag, this fit the bill perfectly.I bought it used, but couldn't find anything wrong with it, not even a scratch. No heating issues with day-long continuous usage. (I switch it off at night.) Wireless works fine in a studio. Not tested for a larger space.Have owned it for about a month and am very satisfied. It's unobtrusive and just works. I like that in a router :-)
The case is ok. The stand which is a part of the case wasn't what I thought it would be. It wasn't as firm as I thought it would be, but it did the job of holding the device. Before getting this case I had spent $3 for a small easel upon which I place the Archos 604. It served me a lot better. I was able to view the moniter at a slant and raised a few inches off the table top. Plus if I had to use the plug to power the unit the space under the easel better accomodated it. With the case you can only view the moniter if using the battery power. Overall the case works in a pinch.
The cables were received and not immediately used. A few weeks later, I unwrapped one and carefully inserted it into an Ethernet switch. The retaining clip on the RJ-45 connector immediately broke off. Now I have to be very careful not to pull on the cable as it will pull out of the Ethernet switch socket. Otherwise, it seems to be a fine cable...
This camera case is wonderful. It takes up just a minimal amount of room, and really protects the camera. I'm able to tuck this into my purse now without worrying that I'm scratching, denting or otherwise bruising my new camera. It fits perfectly.
For [the money] you can be totally blown away by a speaker system. Try getting a Harmon/Kardon 7.1 45 WPC Reciever with Infinity floorstanding with sub, infinity center, and any high quality surround speakers and you will be absolutely impressed and you will ask yourself why you ever thought Bose was right for you. Bose - Better sound through advertising?
It's one of the classic turntables out there & it's built like a tank. Mine (at least the one I picked up) of course didn't come with a stylus so you will have to get one of those... but it's a great turntable. Good sound quality (depending on the stylus you use - try Grado's if you've got the cash to burn) and well made.Except for one design flaw... the output wiring. The output wiring (white/red) that you would put into your mixer or phono pre-amp isn't that great. That wouldn't be so annoying - except that you have to dis-assemble the bottom of the table (just unscrew the mat) to actually be able to unplug the bloody thing to make the changes and put a better cable in there or replace the cable if need be... and you DO NOT want to do that or void your warranty if it's new. Cables bust & go bad... IMO they should've made it easier to dis-assemble that & not built it into the table.But otherwise, it's a great table that'll do you well with the right mixer & cartridges, of course.
I've had this printer for a couple of months. For the most part it has been a positive experience. Print quality is very good. Speed is excellent. The copier function works very well. (I have a different scanner so I don't use that function by itself.)The major problem I've had (and it may be a fatal flaw) is that when paper gets jammed in the fuser area it can be very difficult to remove. Expect to burn your fingers, and perhaps need a screw driver or some other implement to pry out the stuck page which has been folded up like an accordian inside the fuser. A simple release mechanism could have avoided this problem, but if there is one I can't find it (and it's not in the documentation).In two months of relatively light use I've had two instances where I thought I might have to send the machine in for service due to this problem. Each time I managed to clear it with a little persistence.In addition, the single sheet paper loader on the front does not always grab the paper cleanly. This can lead to off-kilter printing, and is especially a problem with mailing and other types of labels which end up mis-aligned. More than once a whole page of labels has been ruined by this.The software was easy to install, but the directions in the manual (available in PDF form only) for deleting a print job in the printer memory do not work. There appears to be no way to delete a job (short of turning the printer off) once it is in the printer's memory.+
I used these rubber feet to put on the bottom of my E3000 router so it would have a bit better cooling. It was suggested on the DD-WRT forums. They do the job just fine. I sort of wish they were a little taller but it probably doesn't matter. They stuck to the bottom well.
My 2.1 mega pixel phone camera produces better pics than this. I have yet to have a decent pic from this camera. Everything pic I have take is either dark or blurred. If you want to use it as a a web cam it does a decent job. I have regretted buying this crap, that I just packed it in a corner. The videos are just as poor or even worst.To create a product of such poor quality at that price, is nothing short of greed.If you opt to buy after my warning then you deserve what you get.
Batteries were received promptly and in excellent working order as promised. Best of all was the price.
3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator PE (Personal Edition) 3D Navigation Device USB ( 3DX-700029 )Very cool looking device with the blue leds, allows u to switch them off if u find them irritating. Its not goin to be worth it if u r jus using it for google earth. But I found an open source driver written by a talented programmer on the 3dconnexion forums and the $50 price tag was immediately justified. With open source community support for this device, the potential for this peripheral is unlimited. I use it for surfing and gaming on top of the officially supported software. Please make sure to register with the 3dconnxion forums when u install the product. Aiming for the spacepilot or spacetraveller when i can get the cash together.
I'm sure there are remotes with more features, but this one works great and learns from other remotes just fine. I've had no problems with it, and it's nice to get all the components of my media center on the same remote.
I simply love this laptop bag, it has everything I need: incredible protection for the laptop, a detachable sleeve, a lot of compartments, and it's really ergonomic. It fits perfectly 17" laptop, even the thickest ones. The quality of the bag itself it's out of the ordinary, I've never seen something like that in ANY other product, even from Samsonite. It's only 50$, but it's value is way more than that.
The unit is cheaply constructed and operates sporadically. The controlsare not easy to operate due to the quality of construction.
I'm going to keep it short and simple. These Koss headphones out-perform just about every other pair I've ever had. Very nice sound, comfortable, and easy to transport! The ONLY thing I don't absolutely love about the headphones, is the design, everyone can hear exactly what you are playing. Don't let me fool you though! I'd definitely buy these again!
I installed it on my Sony Vaio Laptop and got it working right away. It linked to my Orinoco (802.11b) basestation with a very good signal strength and I was surfing away in no time. The following day, I cranked up my older Sony Vaio 802.11a basestation and wifi card and it worked without a hitch. The only time I had a problem with a Linksys product, they exchanged it right away. Mostly, their products have been trouble free.I have nothing but good things to say about them. Of course, I don't have a "g" basestation yet, but I'm fully confident it will work just fine.The above was written in June 2004 before I made a trip across the country. I used this card where I could find wifi and it worked great in Cedar City, Utah; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Amana, Iowa. Wifi was hard to find in rural America but it worked great where I could find it.
Received these items very quickly; they work just fine; and the prices are terrific. Thanks!
Check the revision number on your box or on the back of your monitor. If it starts with "GSM" followed by 3 numbers then you have an S-IPS panel and won the "HP Lottery". Otherwise, you got the MVA panel which, while good, is not as color accurate as the IPS. I received mine on June 3rd, 2008 and got a "GSM002" revision so they're still out there. After calibrating with my Spyder3Elite, the color and clarity on this thing rivals monitors 2-3 times its price. I couldn't be happier. From what I've read on the forums lately, it seems that most 2065's these days are IPS panels so, if you decide to order, best of luck!
I was a bit nervous purchasing this printer as I had read many mixed reviews. I have Windows Vista.Do not believe people that say it is NOT Vista compatible it is.The installation was simple.....works great.This is not a heavy duty printer and I would not recommend it for folks with a major amount of use.I am self employed and contract as a Virtual Receptionist for Dental Offices.I print about 2 12 page list a week. It is perfect for my print load.It is good quality. And functions very well.
Easy on & off. However it does interfer with some of the buttons on the GPS. Keeps the screen from getting scratched while in bag or not in use. Also needs to be removed to connect to computer to download.Godiva2
I have a hard time giving the product a bad star rating since I didn't use it and it may very well be the best in it's class. However, the image and description is misleading: this is heavily insulated 12-guage copper speaker wire inside an opaque blue-gray rubber sheath that is larger than most heavy duty extension cords. It would look obvious and strange strung across the inside of a room. For reference - the spool in the picture is about 1 FOOT (12in/31cm) in diameter and 8 inches (20cm) tall!Be aware of what you are getting here. If I'm ever doing a true home theater room during a remodel I'd probably be back to consider this cable.If I've saved you from spending $60+ on the wrong thing, give me a quick "yes" for helpful - i know I wish someone had marked the other review with this info as helpful.Updated 10/4/2012: to correct my misinformation that this is in-wall cable. As others have noted, this is not "in-wall" rated, it's just big and sort of ugly and would be best used in well concealed or completely hidden applications. I ended up choosing this amazing stuff if you can find it:KnuKonceptz Kord Kable 100' 12 Gauge Copper Speaker Wire
I am very happy with this item. Shopped around and Amazon was the least expensive
I haven't used this camera very long but really like it. It prints nice clear, sharp pictures. I tried the A530 first and although it was good, it wasn't as sharp as I wanted it to be. As a volunteer secretary for a church, I take a lot of pictures. I recommend this one to anyone. It only has a 3x zoom and I wish it had at least a 4, but it's worth it anyway. Thanks
Just got this about a week ago. Overall, it is a great multi function printer, scanner, copier. I was able to help out my brother and his fiancee print their own wedding inviations on here. They had used some cardstock paper and the the text came out to be near laser quality. They loved it.On initial setup, there was a fault error code that came on. Apparently, the door at the inner part of the paper tray was open and it caused a fault error code. I was able to go to Canon's website to look up the error code and proceeded to resolve the issues.Being an analyst and working from home on some nights, I was able to print out color reports that I had created in MS Excel and presented at meetings the next morning. Again, color reports were near laser quality, looks really professional.Last night, after work, I decided to print out some pictures we had taken while in Hawaii, and the quality was superb.
Could not load video althogh was working with samsung associates. Do not buy this item.
I've never reviewed a product on Amazon before despite my many purchases here. However, I've been so frustrated by this particular TV that the time has come. I was able to use my TV for about 10 minutes - during which I have to say it looked and sounded pretty good - and then the sound went out. Completely. I returned the unit at my own cost to Westinghouse. That was in April 2008, this is almost July, and I still...don't...have a TV. Their warranty process is completely screwed up, and though the agents on the phone are plenty nice, they can't do a darn thing. So enjoy the TV if it works for you, but if it doesn't, be prepared for a long, drawn-out torture of customer service absurdity. You've been warned.
I have had a 256 mb, 512 mb, and a 1 gb Jump Drive Sport. I love these sturdy and reliable drives. I was very dissapointed when I first used the 2 gb model. The data transfer rate seems to be extremely slow. Its slow even when saving a plain text document! I would buy again only if they improve the speed of this drive.
For obvious reasons care must be exercised when using this product. It's dark finish gives this item an even more commanding air. This is a keeper!
Bought this for a Canon PowerShot SD870IS and it works like a charm. Not much else to say.
This headphone is good for it's price range. It produce decent sound, the design is pretty nice, and it feels sturdy. However I find it uncomfortable after about 15minutes of listening. The weight of the headphones rests on the top of your head making it feel much more heavy than it really is. Another con is that this headphone isnt very loud. The headphones also make squeaking sounds when you turn your head because of the cheap ear cushion. Bottom line, if you plan to rock out with these headphones they will disappoint you. I my self will be looking for another one.
This made a great replacement battery for my Sony Cybershot. Very pleased with it and it's performance!
Inexpensive, but not really worth it. I bought one when I purchased a TLC 40" flatscreen. Would keep getting do not have permission errors on my Cisco HD box. Changed out 3 boxes. Turns out, when I changed out the cable, no more errors.
I recently took this lens to Hawaii with me. I got some great shots of Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay. The shots of Diamond Head are so close it looks like I visted it.I also put a UV filter on it and the colors are VIBRANT! I've received many compliments.If you're looking for a larger lens, this is the one to buy.
This was a great little item, which I got for $5 and free shipping.HOWEVER -- I could not get it to work w/ my iTouch 2G. A Griffin tech specialist said that it should work if I reboot my itouch - she even gave me the key sequence - but alas, it still would not work. I found another listing for one that is newer - I think called "Universal TuneJuice" , but I ended up with a Radio Shack model that cost more money and was larger and more cumbersome because it ran on AA batteries and I had to buy a special connector for the itouch. It worked, but I would have preferred this item. There are so many different models of iPods etc out there now that you have to be sure to read the fine print and make sure you know which devices it supports.
Second Garmin I have owned, by far the best of the units I've sampled over the last few years. Good display, battery life seems to live up to the manufacturers promise (and runs fine on rechargeables), routing s/w very easy to use, and driving with it on the dash (you will need the mount or you won't be able to see it, and it isn't flat-backed) worked well. Automatic routing is great, and quick (few seconds to create a route). Reception with the fancy aerial seems better than patch antenna machines.Download of maps (50mb worth) took a minute or two via USB connection. Auto kit (cig lighter charger, beanbag mount (these work very well) and US map CDs) is a bargain. Some people have commented that the unit is big, but it fits OK in a pocket, and has a little belt clip that seems to work well. I don't think it's too heavy personally either.I find the main menu slightly perplexing (I prefer a list to a 2d grid of icons), and had some trouble getting automatic routes to transfer to the PCOn the downside, I think the install of the included s/w and mapsource data if you buy it on to a PC is poor, and the explanations of what's going on look like they done by an engineer rather than a regular human being. I also don't see why creating a route makes the unit insist on turning on the GPS or going to 'demo mode'. Last downer: you can't upgrade the memory in the unit. I assume this is some kind of garmin marketing angle, as the Quest has tons more RAM, but 56mb holds quite a lot (Manhattan, the Bronx, Long Island, some of NJ, Boston, DC, San Fran and Vegas fitted OK on mine).Net I think the 60c is the best allrounder on the market, and unit and auto kit can be had for the same price as the quest (mini-Quest review: more RAM, small and cute, much less rugged, older interface, badly designed mount (feels like you'll break something when you want to take it out of the mount), internal rechargeables so you can't fit your own AA's (big downer, I think) though batt life is meant to be better).
I have a phone headset that I love, and a PC headset that I hate. I was shopping for a new PC headset to use with my laptop, when I saw this adapter cable instead. For ~ $6, it's the perfect solution.It looks like the price has gone WAY up since then -- so wait for ExtremeGeeks, CyberGuys, or anybody else not looking to commit highway robbery to offer it again at a reasonable price rather than spending $30. Seriously: it's just a little, very UNcomplicated cable. What's with the price gouging by Action Packed?
I've had trouble with some other brands DVD-R discs but so far these work OK. I will buy these again.
I've had this Sangean AM/FM Model H201 Shower Radio for about 2 months. Great radio. Very pleased with the sound and reception on both the am and fm bands. It seems to be built very well. I also like the wall plate that you can hang the radio on. It fits perfectly on the wall above the vanity. The sound encompasses the whole bathroom and I also like the portability of it if I want to remove it from the wall mount and use it as a portable. The foldable handle comes in handy also. I would recommend this to anyone that likes a good sounding, well built radio.
Needs a direction indicator to turn the antenna. Nothing exceptional in my view. We got the same reception with a small inside antenna.
Though I haven't used this product for more than 20 hrs overall, so far i think it's OK. I tried setting the station memory blindly, but had to turn to the manual when none of my stations were saved. The sound quality is fine for my listening, so overall I have no negative comments about this box.
I loved the ipod shuffle so much that I ordered a second one in a different color two weeks later. Fantastic!
It was easy and fast ot purchase the online game code. Great way to get around the problems that sometimes occur in Xbox market place.
If you have the canon a610 or the a620, and if you want to upgrade you camera, your going to need this adapter, it's easy to use and makes the work but it could be manufactured in a better material, the extra lenses are heavy and this adapter are made of plastic so you feel like the adapter are going to break, maybe canon in the future change the materials
Found this camera on closeout at Sears new for 86.00, am pleased with the quality and functions, 4 mp is plenty for your average user, red eye works good. I was uncertain about the rechargable battery, It's always been easier to slip in a couple extra AA's when needed but we'll see. Some of these batteries have been recalled so check it out on the Nikon website.The screen size could be a bit bigger, but is fine for me. If you have poor eyesite, go with a bigger screen.All in all I like this camera and would recommend it highly.
The CD/DVD storage spinner was exactly right for our small apartment in size and yet it holds a lot more DVDs than a regular shelf that takes up about the same space could ever hold. It also looks very good and matches both of our desks in the living room because it has light and dark contrasting wood.
I got this for my bf for his Toshiba Gigabeat. We live near DC and it works great! Of course, like any Fm tuner, it gets slightly fuzzy at times but only for a second. It's a lot better than other tuners I have experienced!
When I read what this book was about, I was very anxious to read it...just the type of book I normally enjoy. After plowing through the book (and, unfortunately, it WAS a chore through many parts), my main feeling was frustration. Donna Tartt's sense of time and place, her beautiful descriptions of various scenes, are vivid and well written (as in "The Secret History"). But - really! - if you are going to write a 500+ page book, don't you have to tie it together better? Resolve different storylines? I had way too many questions at the end to make this a satisfying endeavor:When did the story take place? (I decided "late sixties")WHY didn't anyone talk about Robin's murder--for 12 (!) years??"Edie" - unlikeable as she was - is supposed to be intelligent ("I was a nurse" she keeps telling everyone, haughtily)--how can her daughter's (Charlotte) home and children be so thoroughly and heartbreakingly neglected under her very nose, and she is not the slightest bit aware of it?I wanted to shake/slap/shout at Edie, the "aunts," and especially Charlotte. Good grief! How much inaction, vagueness, inattention, etc. can we take? Let's blame the maid for our childrens' lack of dinner while we take yet another nap. That got old real fast.Much was discussed about Allison's "dreams" - but what about them? No tie-in, no further discussion--just dropped when convenient.Why on earth would Harriet assume Danny Ratliff was Robin's killer--Danny was the same age as Robin! I would think even a 12 year old - especially one as "precocious" as Harriet - would know that a 9 year old could never hoist another 9 year old over a tree branch and hang him!!!Poor little Lasharon Odum....we were getting to know her (the most sympathetic and pathetic character in the book) and root for her somehow, when - whoops! - she, too, vanishes from the plot. Why the scene in the bar with her no-good father hinting at an incestual relationship? We will never know.Did I miss what happened with Libby's estate? Much was made about lawyer's, reddened eyes, hints of trouble---again, dropped.Ida Rhew? Gee, she only lived with Harriet since birth and acted as a surrogate mother every day of Harriet's life--yet Harriet just can't bring herself to hug her?? or even say what she feels? This rang extremely false to me.Although the main theme of the book was Robin's horrible death and it's impact on the lives of his family, it was not even considered significant at the end. I did not mind that it wasn't resolved--but it, too, just "went away." Danny Ratliff turned out to be Robin's "little friend" and is headed to prison, Harriet went home again to her useless mother (did the poor overworked frail Southern flower even call or visit her daughter while in the hospital?), and life goes on. YAWWWWWN.Please do NOT compare this book to "To Kill a Mockingbird." Every character in that book are absolutely perfect (the good AND the bad) and every scene evokes feeling and involvement. This book, as good as the setting and atmosphere is, left me pretty cold inside.
This reader (and writer) is absolutely fantastic! I bought this after returning the Biostar 6 in 1 reader from Newe*g. That unit would not read two SmartMedia units I had but the Dazzle knocked it out like a champ. I use it for Compact Flash and SM (4 different brands) and everything works great on the Dazzle. After the rebate the price is hard to beat!!
As one of the earlier reviewers has written, the player could not play &quot;Cruel Intentions&quot; additionally my Player would not read &quot;The Mummy&quot; or &quot;Saving Private Ryan&quot;. It will read my other DVDs. Question is what should I be looking for on the DVD to determine if my JVC will be able to read it. From the reviews it appears to have problems reading a &quot;double layered&quot; DVD.
I have a Delco Bose system in my 2004 Suburban and this thing worked well out of the box. It's really simple. Looking at the instructions really is not necessary. If I have any complaints using it with my Gen5 Vid iPod, output volume is weak and non-adjustable. A lot like a weak station on the dial. I have to really crank the radio volume in order to hear the iPod properly and if I switch to CD or another radio station while forgetting to turn down volume......BOOM! Blasting volume shatters my audio harmony. The instructions don't really cover trobleshooting or anything like that. Just how to set freq, stereo or mono and thats about it.
Used this for an expansion drive on a Series 3 Tivo, with a Seagate DB35 series 500GB HDD. Installation was easy, Tivo recognized it on first try. After numerous warnings about e-SATA cables, I did use a quality third party cable (Tripp Lite) rather than the one included. I'm using it in the vertical position with the included stand, inside an A/V cabinet (with glass doors) under the TV. So quiet I can't hear it running, which is of course the goal. Cabinet has good ventilation holes in back, but fan in the Antec ensures adequate circulation around the drive. Over a month in service, and no issues so far. It is on 24/7.
I got this setup at a great price, and I have been very happy with my purchase. I have a pretty small living room, and this system fills the space nicely. Overall sound quality is good right out of the box, maybe a little bassy for some people's taste, but is adjusted easily enough through the menu. (Which by the way, isn't the prettiest, but is functional.) The included mic to auto calibrate is very nice. Just put the mic where you normally sit, and let it set up the system for you in about 2 minutes. (Great if your wife is always rearranging the room)I have been using my PS2 for a DVD player, which is known for having poor audio output for DVD playback. I have to crank up the volume to about max to get the proper level of sound, but it does still get me there. (I'm saving up for a nice DVD recorder) The fact that a cheap DVD player wasn't included was actually a selling point for me because of that fact.Overall, this system is not going to provide you with the clearest sound, but it is a very nice setup for upgrading to surround from TV speakers or 2.1. And, a very good value at it's price point.The reason I didn't give it all five stars is the remote. Programming it to control a TV doesn't work, nor does programming any universal remote to control it. Also not a very clean layout of buttons on remote. This wouldn't stop me from recommending it though.
Best I've found on Amazon. I tried the Tune Belt (link below), and my phone rocketed out of the holder on my valuted snow pile landing.Tune Belt Sport Belt for iPhone and More (Fits iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, 2G & 1G; Blackberry Bold, Curve, Storm & Tour; Nokia N97; Palm Pre and many more)The only design flaw with this on is that the plastic window makes it somewhat difficult to insert and remove the phone. I personally keep the payload in the small of my back and have no need for a viewing window, so I say take it out altogether.--Scott
The SA740 (also made by Peerless) is just slightly more than half of the price of this model! The only difference is that this model extends about 3.5" more away from the wall than the other model. Other than that, they are exactly the same! It's hardly worth the additional money unless you have a specific need to extend your TV away from the wall a maximum distance.I bought this and I am sort of sorry I spent the extra money on it (at the time I was unaware that the SA740 was also being sold on Amazon for so much less), but I am too lazy to send it back and wait for the replacement to arrive. It's still quite a bit cheaper than buying a mount from Circuit City or Best Buy.I also found out that I needed an additional $80 adapter plate for my Sharp 32" LCD TV. Without the adapter, this arm is useless! Another reviewer mentioned this as well on Amazon. Unfortunately, I didn't read his review prior to buying so now I am waiting an extra week for the adapter plate to arrive.
I bought this product to replace a set of RCA wireless speakers that were unsatisfactory (besides the fact that it came with TWO LEFT speakers). I was pleasantly surprised with the build and design quality of this JBL set. Plenty of speaker wire was provided. The little remote works fine for me. I had to do a bit of tweaking of the transmitter antenna and the receiver orientation to avoid occasional dropouts. My sound system is centered on a Harman Kardon AV-745 receiver, which has an input for everything and an output for everything else, so the time-consuming part for me was configuring the receiver for multi-room operation. I had to go back and dig through the receiver manual to find out about setup. I'm now watching the Emeril on the HD Food Channel in the den, while the (hypothetical) dinner guests in the dining room are listening to an Etta James CD. Life is good.For me, this product is an ideal complement to my sound system.JBL was thoughtful to provide power cords for both 110v 50-60Hz and 220v 50 Hz operation. Not that I'm taking the product to Europe any time soon.There's also a splitter cable that adapts a mini stereo jack to a pair of RCA plugs. The safety tethers provide a little extra assurance, but I don't need them for my floor mounting. I'm not using the wall mounts, but I note that the speakers are threaded for 3rd-party speaker mounts from either the back or the bottom. I like the wall mounts provided for the transmitter and for the receiver. There's a subwoofer connection too, but I doubt that I'll put a sub in the dining room. The owner's manual covers all sorts of possible configurations, including using an MP3 player to provide Line-In, in case you don't want to use the wireless feature for some reason. The remote allows one-touch source selection between wireless and local. I also like the fact that a blinking green LED indicates that the speaker is getting signals from the remote.It's a nice product, overall. It's a good value if you want to supplement a complex sound system.
What more can you say. It works like expected. The cable didn't appear to be cheaply made and all hardware interfaced using the cable worked perfectly.
Not much more to say, it works as expected for hooking up my Macs with DVI to my two 1080p TV's and looks great.
This is a good, serviceable camera with decent quality images -- much better than the Logitech QuickCam Chat, which I also purchased. I am returning the QuickCam Chat and keeping the Quickcam for Notebooks for my son.
It is pretty cute and protects well my laptop, but the hooks are plastic so one got broken, after 2 years but it did.
I have a Samsung YP-MT6Z that I use often, but was intrigued by the new design and the new features that this YP-U1 offered, so I opted to purchase the 512 meg model.Since I'm a very heavy audio book listener, two new features (ones not offered in the YP-MT6Z) in particular appealed to me.- Adjustable Search Speed- Adjustable Skip IntervalFellow audio book listeners can probably appreciate those two functions. Sometimes you get audio books that have tracks every 3 minutes or so, but others may have entire sections of the book divided into very large chunks, say 70 or more minutes long.When they are in huge chunks like that (I have had one book that was provided in segments that were 240 minutes long each), you may have to do quite a bit of fast-forwarding, and depending on the configuration, that can be a pretty slow process.Many players only offer a single, fixed fast-forward speed and only allow skipping forward on a track by track basis. The Samsung YP-U1X, however offers adjustable settings for search and skip.Search Speeds include - 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 60 secondsSkip Intervals include - 1 Track, 5, 10, 15, 30 and 60 seconds, as well as 3, 5 and 10 minutesWith these options, even the most demanding user should be able to find a setting that works well for them. Two fantastic additions that I wish every MP3 player had.Another feature that I really like is the RESET button. Anyone who is familiar with Samsung MP3 players may be aware of an ongoing problem regarding corrupt SETTINGS.DAT files. The units scan the folders at startup to ensure it has a proper read of what is on the device, and frustratingly, at times, that index seems to get corrupted and cause the unit to auto-shutdown and restart when you navigate from track to track, for example.When this happens with the YP-MT6Z, I have had to plug the unit into the PC and either delete the SETTINGS.DAT file and then allow it to recreate one from scratch after disconnecting the device and restarting it, or transfer a previously backed up SETTINGS.DAT file from the hard drive on my PC to the root folder on the YP-MT6Z. The latter method allows me to preserve the user settings and preferences, and assuming the playlist in that SETTINGS.DAT file is different enough from the file and folder structure on the device, will force a re-indexing of the content, which seems to accomplish the fix as well.Well, with the YP-U1, all you have to do is activate the reset button (like with a pen or paper clip) and it takes care of the first method for you. That is a very sleek little solution, which I can appreciate, even if I wish they would still correct the corruption problem in firmware. Until they do, however, the reset button solves the issue nicely.The built in USB connector (with a spiffy flip-out design) is simply genious and one of those things that can make you ask "Why doesn't EVERY manufacturer do it that way?"One of the reasons I like Samsung players so much is because they require no drivers and no special software. They have no fancy copy protection restrictions either. You just plug the device into your USB port and it shows up as a standard, FAT-formatted (FAT-32 I think) storage device. No muss, no fuss.I prefer the FOLDER method of storage and navigation to those that rely on MP3 tags, because I guess it seems a very logical extension of what you can do with computer hard drives. Some players (like Sandisk) seem to have issues with tags and others handle version 1 and 2 tags inconsistently.With the Samsung, you can easily make a folder, copy your files into that folder and they are compartmentalized and stored sequentially based on the file name. If you number your tracks 01-99 or 001-999 or whatever (music or audio books) it will play them in order for each of the folders you create.So, if you have 3 audio books on the player and are ready to listen to the trilogy, you can create a folder structure like:\BOOK1\BOOK2\BOOK3and in each of those 3 folders, you can have individual files named CHAP-01, CHAP-02, CHAP-03... etc. and they all play in order for each book.I also appreciate that you can delete files (one at a time) directly from the MP3 player if you want. That way, after you listen to a chapter or two, you can delete them to free up room for the built-in voice recorder, for example.You can even format the built-in storage right from the menus for those times when you just have to have the free-space for recording a lecture or something. And unlike some flakey and tempermental navigation methods like those on the Creative Labs Zen line, the Samsung relies on easy to use mechanical buttons. Not likely you'll overshoot the target menu with this method, which I do all the time with touch-sensitive units.Bottom line is - this thing puts the iPod Shuffle to shame. It has a very easy to read 4 line display that is the same size and very similar to (though not quite as bright as) the YP-MT6Z. I can't imagine running a player without a screen, and the monochrome display (dark blueish text on a white/light-blueish background) does a great job of helping you get the most from your player.For $69-$79 for the 512 meg version, I'd be all over this thing, cause the Shuffle just can't hold a candle to it, imo.If you prefer a unit with a standard replaceable battery, you can snag the Samsung YP-MT6 or the newer YP-C1 lines, which get like 40+ hours from a single AA battery.But if you don't mind an internal rechargeable battery, this thing is a fantastic choice, I believe.
This is my very first video camera, so maybe I am a little bit ignorant on this matter.To make it short: The camera itself is great, easy to operate, clear images, sufficient battery time, more than sufficient recording time.You can also easily plug the camera into a TV, and whatch your video recordings nicely on the "big screen".But then you load down to a DVD (very easy), and what you get is a bunch of MPEG2 files, which on the DVD stop at the end of each file for a short time, and then break, before the next file starts. This is not a video, this is a "slide show" of individual scenes. Very, very disappointing.I don't know what to do. This is not what I expected from a video camera, especially when it offers "easy download direct to DVD".Do I have to edit these MPEG files, and how can I make them come together to a "whole" video without these annoying stops? The operating manual does not offer help. except that it states in a single sentence that, yes, you have these stops at the end of each file when watching the DVD.
Harmony Remotes simply can't control all my devices. The only remote I've ever found that is easy to set up and, can control every device I own with the press of one button is the Universal Remote R50. The R50 does it all and then some, making Harmony remotes look like an overpriced paperweight.Pick one up for under $80 and you will never go back to the overpriced garbage that is Harmony. Anyone that disagrees with me is simply wrong and has not had the first hand experience as I have. I've used over 30 different universal remotes in my lifetime and nothing beats the Universal Remote R50.Universal Remote Control URC-R50 Digital R50 Universal Remote Control
I purchased my Sony PSLX250H Turntable on 5/22/09 and I have been very happy with the sound and value for the money. This was definately a good purchase.
It looks pretty and sounds like it would be a great little drive but it took me 15 minutes to get the cap off. I know it sounds crazy but because of how the rubber and metal are designed, it was virtually impossible to remove the cap to even get the USB available. Once the cap was removed, I put it back on and couldn't get it off again.I returned it - I don't need a jump drive with so much difficulty getting access to it.
What a picture taker. Awsome!!!!!! Great battery life, I just returned from a shoot and took over 200 pictures using the flash 90% of the time on one set of batteries. Take professional photo's right out of the box, easy to get started.I can't keep my wife away from it, she has never liked to take picture's untill she tried the A20, she haas become a photo nut like me. If you are a beginer or a pro this is the only way to go. Thank's Canon for a great camera. I have already saved enough money on film processing to pay for it and I have only had mine for 2 months.
I have a 2005 year car and it still has a cassette deck so I got this to listen to my mp3's that I have on my phone. I read a lot of reviews about the auto reverse issue, but it works fine in my stereo without doing a thing to the cassette (I have no way to turn off the auto reverse, either). I found I get a lot better sound quality by having the volume on my phone media player fairly low and by adjusting the volume with the car stereo.
I've been using the battery since I received it a few weeks ago. I've noticed that the battery does not seem to have the same charge retention of the original. When the my macbook gets close to the end of the charge I usually get a warning to plug-in but for some reason this battery does not alert the computer and it will just shut down into sleep mode with no warning. Again I don't know if it's something with the battery but it's something that the original MacBook Apple battery never did. The Color of the casing is a different color from the MacBook casing itself and because it's on the bottom of the computer I don't really care but it's not the same. The charge indicator on the battery is not as well designed as the original battery. Overall the battery works but you get what you pay for.
I listen to a lot of radio, and sound quality is VERY important to me (I'm one of those LP-only guys). When my old Aiwa CR-LD100 started acting up, I looked hard for a radio-only replacement that had good sound. I tried several units in person and I scoured the web for things like "best sound fm portable" etc. But with digital players being all the rage, there were very few high-quality pocket tuners available.After readng the reviews on the DT-210V, I decided to chance it. While I would have preferred a smaller unit, the reviews for the DT-110 didn't emphasize sound quality as they did with the larger DT-210V. And sound quality is everything for me.Now that I have it, I can tell you the FM sound quality of the DT-210V is excellent for its size. Using the Etymotic ER4P and with Bass Boost on, I get a warm, rich, tone and a surprisingly wide, deep, and convincing soundstage. The amount of detail is striking. Also, it easily drives the inefficient Etymotics as loudly as you could wish, no headphone amp required.FM reception is very good, with drift free performance on stations 50 miles away. Weak stations produce some hiss but turning the mono switch clears that up and makes for an acceptable mono experience.I don't want to mislead other audiophiles out there -- of course it's not as good a sound as my 1964 Fisher 500C tube receiver with full-sized Grado headphones, nor does it have as fine a reception! But it is astounding, nonetheless, given its size.AM reception is far better than any pocket radio I've had but it is especially directional. When you are "aiming" it properly, you'll get very clear, static-free reception, sometimes from quite far away, hundreds of miles.Again, I don't want to mislead the DXers out there. This is not even close in performance to my Sony ICF-SW7600GR for DXing broadcast AM. But it's 1/3 the price and 1/8 the volume of the Sony and damned good for casual AM listening.The user interface is the best I've seen on any radio (My Sony's interface still confuses me). To tune: press quickly for manual, hold a half second for search. To set memory: tune, press memo, select location, press memo. To recall memory: press recall, select memory location up or down. This was all second nature inside two minutes.Regarding the little speaker, I thought I would "put up with it" in order to get the superior tuner section. But it's really quite useful for listening to AM without headphones.All in all, this was the best $50 I've spent in a long time. I am thoroughly enjoying this excelent product. If sound quality is important to you, get one.
Received end of Oct. 2012 and started use end of Dec. 2012. Totally NG. No ink inside cartridge.0GS50H2Used red box before and no problem
I love this tablet pc. It's great to run a pc with the option of using the stylus pen or touchpad instead of a mouse. (...) I haven't used the cd/dvd burner yet, but, I'm glad it is included. This pc has everything I need. The only drawback for me was getting used to the 14" screen, which is great for watching movies, but, makes the laptop big and and a little heavier than I would like. A 12" screen would be perfect. Overall, TOSHIBA earned my 4 stars.
Very happy with product and service.Would definitely purchase from this vendor again.Highly recommend this vendor.
Works very well,looks like new also I bought it as a refurbished one,no problems since I bought it.Good Choice!
I bought this to use with my iPod and an older radio. The FM transmitters are a pain when traveling cross country--always having to retune and find blank areas of the spectrum. This tape adapter gives clear stereo sound without multiple retunes.
Plugged in the headphones, the only thing that works is the microphone... and that BARELY picks up sound, even when I increase the sensitivity via Devices options in Windows. These are also pretty uncomfortable.Cool looking, that's about it. The microphone design is nifty but its usability completely undermines this aspect.
This well constructed bag works very well for a Gitzo 3541XLS and a 4th Generation Design Mongoose M3.6 gimbal head fully assembled with room to spare.
This card really taxes the computer in 802.11G and 802.11G - 108Mbps mode. The mouse intermittently freezes as the network access happens. Is the card using a software driver? I don't know. The only thing that helps this problem is using it only for 802.11B. The range is OK, depending upon position relative to router.
They're undoubtedly the most accurate sound reproducers in existence. All sound forms are faithfully transfered from the source to your ears through these magnificent systems -- spoken words, &quot;spoken&quot; music forms like rap and operatic, classical and light contemporary, jazz -- even the finger tip movements on the piano keys are there, just like they'd be with the best seats in the house. We need more information re how to find these wonderful life-enhancers and how to best retrieve them for our component audio and video systems. If you can find them, listen to these babies!
It's a sturdy tripod that easily supports the weight of my DSLR. The legs and head are easy to adjust, and hold firmly in place once locked. The suction cup at the bottom adds stability on flat surfaces, and the carry pouch is a nice added bonus.
I have owned these phones for over a year now, and I love them so much, it has prompted me to write my first Amazon review!As a basis for this review, the following helps set the context:1. I listen to music mostly using Windows Media Player from my computer, with absolutely none of the special effects - no SRS, no equalizer, nothing. Just direct playback.2. I listen approximately 5 hours every day.I have organized this review into various sections that I particularly care for in a set of headphones.1. Channel separation: This hasn't been mentioned in any of the other reviews, so I am unsure if it is just me. But I have never observed such accurate channel separation in any set of headphones I have tried before (see down the review for a list of my headphones)! It is truly a concert feeling - every distinct note, vocal or beat seems come from a specific place, pure left, pure right, somewhere deep, etc - exactly where it is meant to come from, almost like I was listening to true 5.1 channel music! It is not all bundled up in the center of the head. For instance, listen to "Wish you were here" by Pink Floyd. I never knew before putting these phones on that almost the entire 1st minute of the music (the background tv, the muffled guitaring) is entirely on the right channel, and only the breaths, coughs etc are on both channels! Listen to "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel. The base guitar is on the right channel. The lead guitar starts on the left and slowly moves towards center. It is amazing! I notice this of so many songs, I want to listen to them all over again!2. Fidelity: This is truly a killer. The artist's breath, every stretch or pluck of the guitar string, every hiss or static in old jazz recordings, pretty much everything can be heard! Some may say why would I want to hear the static/hiss/breath etc? Well, I like to! It makes me feel I am sitting right there where the music is being performed. And if the music contains these sounds, I like it that these headphones can reproduce them faithfully. Artificial noise level is practically absent, even when the volume is turned up.3. Frequency range: These sets do loose a bit of audio detail at both ends - very low and very high. However, it is not significant enough to bother me. The thing that I really like is that the response is even across most of the range. To help explain what I am saying, if you play the entire octave from lower C to higher C with the same intensity, the loudness of each of the notes would be fairly similar. Not just the evenness of the range, the tones across the entire frequency range are accurate. The thing that I didn't like about the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones is that they seem to artificially boost the amplitude at the lower end, seemingly to compensate for the active noise-cancelling eating away some of the actual audio detail. That made them sound with more "bass effect" than actually present in the music. If I need more bass, I'll use equalizers, I don't want my headphones to make that decision.4. Noise suppression: If you want numbers, these sets reduce noise by 32dB without using any active noise-cancellation circuitry! And that is really, really good! I personally have tried noise-cancelling headphones and don't like them because they some how can't get the low frequencies right. But try these on and you really understand what noise suppression these have! In office, my door is open and I don't hear any ambient noise when the music is playing. My colleagues knock and I don't hear them! Many times they literally have had to come and tap my shoulder! And being sealed headphones, they don't leak too much music outside the cups, so you can comfortably share the room with someone without disturbing the person.5. Comfort: When I first started using these headphones, they did seem a bit tight around my big head. Every hour or so, I would take them off and rest my head a bit. However, over time they have loosened up a bit. Now I can go for hours without taking them off. And Sennheiser did a wise thing by putting soft and cushy leather pads on the cups, which not only help with comfort, but also help with noise suppression.The best part of these headphones is that they get better over time! This was truly a discovery, and the main reason I was prompted to write this review! I don't know what it is, but the phones have actually gotten better over time. May be the diaphragms have opened up a bit to reproduce even the finest detail. And maybe the comfort has increased since they have become a bit looser. But after approximately putting 2000 hours on these headphones, they sound better than new!Other things to consider:Portability: Yes these headphones fold, but I wouldn't classify them as fully portable. If you care for portability, you might be interested in the Etymotic 6 series - slightly pricier than these but similar features (including great passive noise suppression), and they are ear-bud design and hence completely portable.Case: These headphones don't come with a case. If you plan to move around with them a lot, you would definitely want to invest in a sturdy case for it. I chanced upon the Lowepro Ex 120 Camera Bag, which seems perfect for these. The folded phones fit snugly, and it has a small pouch in front for my pocket pc (which doubles up as my music player). Being a camera bag, it has enough padding on it to protect both the PDA and headphone.To sum it up:At under $100, these headphones simply can't be beat. I am getting another one for myself for home so that I don't have to haul my current one around.Other headphones I have tried/own:Bose Quiet Comfort 2 noise-cancelling setSennheiser PXC 250 noise-cancelling setSome Sony stuff not worth mentioning in polite company!
I bought a more expensive monitor and heard nothing but static. So after reading the reviws we purchased this one. Not only is this super clear with great range, the night light comes in handy when checking in on a sleeping baby.
These work great. They really rejuvenate older leather and make it look like new. There are a couple of things to keep in mind though.First, one small wipe contains a lot of cleanser and it will tend to saturate whatever you are cleaning. I recommend having a number of leather items handy to clean so as to not waste the cloth or over saturate the item you are cleaning. For example, with one wipe I was able to clean one big and tall XXL leather men's jacket, a briefcase, an iPad case and an iPod case. I used a second wipe to clean the four leather seats in my SUV and some leather trim. One cloth goes a long way!Second, it is best to allow some time for the item you cleaned to sit awhile before using it. Around 24 hours is what I have found. If you are using it on leather car seats or a couch it takes awhile to dry and the smell (although citrus) is a little strong.Third, as with all wipes, they will eventually dry out if not used. I have been fine up to 2.5 years and if you can't make it through a full container in that time period, you might end up with some wasted dried out product.
Great buy. I thought it was to good to be true. But got this 25 foot chord that works and was super cheap. Very Happy
The Kinyo VHS rewinder was definitely a worthwhile buy. We watch a lot of older movies, still in VHS format. The winder makes it easy to manage things and keep the movies in good shape.
I bought this battery to replace the one on my Sony Vaio and after roughly 6 months the battery no longer kept charge. Windows would register 100% and charging but when if I unplug the power adapter my sony shuts down.I sent the battery back to battery-biz under their 1 year warranty and the replacement died after 4 months and now Battery-biz is giving me the run around to avoid fixing it again.Save yourself the trouble (and $130) and buy elsewhere, anywhere.
I love my stowaway keyboard! combined with my Visor Dx, I have all I need to go anywhere and work on papers, reports, etc. I use WordSmith software, so I can format and edit documents then when I sync them, they are MS Word docs on my computer.If I'm on my motorcycle, I can just stick my visor in one jacket pocket, the keyboard in the other, and head to my favorite coffee shop to write my papers. There's not a thing I would change about it. While I catch some flack from friends for this, I actually use it in class to take notes, which proves to be very effective. They stop harassing me when I am able to just email them the notes of the class they miss. &lt;grin&gt;I would recommend this to anyone with a PDA.
This is the perfect case for the ipod as having reviewed others in the Official Apple store, they didn't have any that totally covered the whole ipod. The control was always left clear which allowed dirt to enter the rest of the ipod. This case gives you a very secure feeling for your ipod not just against dirt but also bumps.I ordered through Amazon but it was sold by TechNGnet. The transaction was fast and efficient and even living out in Hawaii, the case was with me in a few days.Aloha - 5 Star
This switcher does exactly as advertised: It lets you switch between 3 different optical digital audio sources (great in my case because my Onkyo stereo only has 2 optical digital inputs and I have 3 devices outputting digital audio: TiVo, Blu-ray, Xbox 360). Set up is easy enough and toggling the dial between sources is fine. Quality is mostly good. I use the switcher to change between my Blu-ray player and Xbox 360 (TiVo is most used, so it gets a dedicated input on stereo; switcher plugged into 2nd stereo input).One minor complaint is that only once when switching between devices, the switch hadn't really settled / clicked into place all the way, so no sound was coming through, as I'd expected. Just a nudge and it was fine, though.
I've tried several headphones over the years, but like these the best so far. I'm allergic to the foam found in most headphones, but these have leather (simulated?) pads that do not cause dermatitis. They are enclosed, so noise isolation is pretty good. Response is nice and flat, though the bass sounds a little dead for some reason. Seems pretty accurate to me. Sensitivity is good so it works well with mp3 players, or any other source I've tried. I can wear these phones for several hours before my ears get sweaty and I get uncomfortable.
This turned out to be better then I expected. Just keep in mind this is lower end model, so it's not really designed with PVR's in mind. HOWEVER, it works just fine with a little customization.-------------------------------------------------------------------- My system. Reciever, HD Tv, DVD, DishNetwork HD PVR.- DVD's must be watched thru the Receiver. PVR has 2nd audio connection to reciever- My tv has to be cycled hru inputs to get between DVD, & PVR----------------------------------------------------------------------FUNCTIONALITYAfter inputting the model numbers the device setup 4 activities automatically. Watch DVD/PVR Listen to Radio/CD.The unit REMEMBERS the last setting of each device. So right off (with everything turned off) I pushed the "Watch PVR" button (which can be renamed) on the left of the LCD screen. The remote turned on the Tv set it to the correct input (DVI) then turned on the Dish PVR. Nice, but a test for this remote? I think now. Now I pushed "Watch a DVD", and the fun began! The remote powered up the reciever, turned it to the proper input (DVD), cycled thru the Tv's 6 inputs till it stopped at CMP1 (I use for DVD), powered up the DVD player, then powered off the PVR! Awesome! Just to play I then pushed "Watch PVR" and sure enough the remote turned off the reciever, powered up the PVR, and cycled the Tv to the correct input! From there I went to "Listen to radio" and sure as death and taxes it turned off the tv, & PVR and turned the reciever to tuner!A side note on the remote & buttons. If for some reason you need to access a specific devices other buttons you can. When your done just hit "activities" then ""watch pvr/dvd" (the one you were watching) and the remote goes back to its main LCD buttons. It knows not to go thru the startup routine again.-------------------------------------------------------------------------CUSTOMIZATION:Now since this remote may not be optimized for your equipment (PVR as example) you have the option to customize to the extreme! I'm still finding new tricks.For example Dish PVR has a special button u push twice to get to save recordings. Since there is no button on the new remote for this I can make 1 of the 4 LCD buttons do it. With my own title. So I made the LCD say "Saved", went thru pull down menus in the software and found the button needed (DVR) and assigned it to the LCD button. You see, all the button on the OEM remote are already stored/ learned and I just have to choose the correct one and assign it to a button on the new Logitech remote. I did the same with "View live tv" and the "search" button. Finally I did a new page on the LCD and added the PIP functions that the PVR normally can do.I just found that it can do sequences. So now when I push my newly created "Saved" button, the Logitech remote pushed the OEM's DVR button twice for me!-----------------------------------------------------------------------This remote does everything a remote made in the year 2007 should! Stop messing with multiple remotes and create diagrams to help your spouse friends control your system! Buy one of these remotes and let programming do the work.p.s. I forgot to mention the remote will automatically light up when you pick it up (after sitting for awhile). Its awesome.
Es un producto excelente, facil de usar con las ventajas de un precio economico que brinda lo que muchos reproductores ofrecen por separado. un peque&ntilde;o monstruo
I used to have a very cheap 4-port USB hub. However, my Dell desktop always went crashing if I used all 4 ports which made me decide to buy a more expensive one assuming the one would work better. I chose the D-Link USB hub. After using it for more than 1 month, my computer never crashed. It's just that simple. Plug it in and it works. Nothing to complain.
MP503B looks ugly, but that ain't its worst virtue. Image is totally fuzzy, and viewing angle is pathetic compared to most other LCDs. When I try to adjust brightness or contrast, very little change. Not a good choice by any standard. I should have opted for a Viewsonic.
We got this player to replace a no-name brand DVD player that had given a good run but decided to quit just-the-same.This player presents a high quality picture (much better than what we received from the no-name player), great sound without increased volume (we could actually turn off a DVD without having our home obliterated by the high volume of the TV show playing when the DVD was turned off), and although we are not set up for true surround sound, the player did nicely augment the TV's built in surround sound feature.It is very easy to operate; although I am comfortable with technology, my wife is, shall we say "challenged", yet she is able to navigate with the remote with great ease and little searching.The player is compact and flat black so it sits right on top of our TV and does not stand out or look out of place. It holds only a single DVD so for those of you looking for a changer, search on.I am sure that DVD players can be purchased for significantly larger sums of money and I am sure that they are nice, but if you are looking for a nice, dependable (haven't had problem one in a year) player that provides a clear picture and Dolby Surround Sound, then look no further.This player will do the trick, without doing a trick on your bank account.
...same as most of the other reviews: used it occasionally for ~ year and then one day it just stopped working. External Power Supply OK. Something internal seems shorted.Frustrating.
excellent product, good magnifying tool, I like it very very much and hsa been very helpful for me, exactly what I want
I've always had problems with pixelation on a few channels on my digital cable when I split it for Tivo using Tivo's supplied splitter. Line amps didn't help. This product did the trick, and for solving this little headache I would have paid more. Try this out if you are having similar problems with signal degradation due to splitting your cable.
I am 67 years old and started out in photography as a kid with a contact printer and a box camera. I have had all types of cameras over the years, mostly 35mm film Canon slr's. I too bought all sorts of these 5-7 MP point and shoot digital cameras before returning to my true love, SLR's. I have had my digital Canon Rebel XT about a month now and I can't keep my hands off of it. It lacks nothing. Although the kit lense is good, I bought a 28-135 Canon zoom lense with image stabilizion and have produced stunning photo's with it. I love the way you can use the 7 points to focus, I mainly use only the center point with focus lock and never get an out of focus picture. I guess the nicest thing for me is that I now don't have the urge to buy every point and shoot camera that is paraded out on QVC or HSN that has a "wonderful" new feature like "low light or non-shake." This Canon has every good feature in the known universe and you can't outgrow it. Its a camera that will let you be as good as you can be, it won't hold you back. The battery life is great, the built in flash is good but I bought a 430EX and that's even better. I never figure I'm wasting money buying accessories for this camera as it will be my main squeeze for many years to come. I always missed my 35mm Canon slr's and now feel that I have an old friend back again, only much much better. Believe me, you can't go wrong getting this camera, its beyond description....
I bought this cord because the product description labeled it as compatible with Kodak EasyShare Docks. Received the product, and what do you know, not compatible to the dock. I have the 5.0 Megapixel DX 4530 EasyShare, and it is NOT compatible with this particular dock, regardless of what the description says!
I've gotten so used to using a headset with my iPhone that I wanted one for my office phone. With my iPhone, I went with the Boom headset and haven't regretted it. I thought I might save some money and bought this Plantronics unit.End result? The Plantronics headset is so-so. Maybe I've gotten spoiled by the quality and comfort of the Boom, but this Plantronics headset doesn't measure up. The difference in quality is apparent, even more so over time. The wiring is thinner and more fragile and doesn't have flexible reinforcements at critical stress points. The wire clip is about the size of a clothes-pin! Certainly not inconspicuous. Finally, it lacks an easy to use mute and/or volume control.All-in-all, it's OK but I wouldn't pay more than $20 for it.
I admit this cd player was great and worth its money at first, lightweight, cool-looking, and it didn't skip. But what I didn't know is that after 3 weeks, when I played my CD-R's I discovered that after about Track 5 it would play fuzzy and scratchy, basically not listenable. Well it was alright as long as I could play Regular cd's, but it was a pain. Ah but months later, I went to play a regualar cd, and it wouldn't play, It said "NO DISK" when there actually was a disk in there. It is now disabled and worthless. I suggest you try something else.
It came. It connected. It worked.I am amazed. It took me 20 minutes to get connected/configured and online via a "normal" internet connection and also through vpn. It worked. I mean..IT WORKED.Now have 3 computers setup..1 via 10/100 cable, 2 through wireless cards (netgear and cisco). No problems or issues.I bought a netgear because of the reliablity in getting up and running w/out any issues or calls to any help desks. Also fromquerying friends who have various other brands and hearing all the trouble they've had.
More bad than good for the Denon's for me. I used them probably for 2-3 hours a week at most and never misused them. For the 1.5 years that I had them they broke twice on the plastic piece that allows you to adjust the size. Pretty upsetting for someone who doesn't DJ all that much and has to go out and spend $130 for a set of new headphones.The only upside was they had real good sound quality.
Installed in 5 minutes it just attaches to the screwed antenna port and extends it with a power sourceConnected it to my verizon wireless router/modem combo, the one that verizon requires you to use for wifi.I installed a wireless Netflix T.V. outside in by yard, to my disappointment it didnt even see the router!After plugging in not only does the tv get signal its streaming netflix in HDI would reccoment this antenna booster to anyone with compatible pc card/router
Our high end Panasonic Plasma built in tuner died about a year ago. It is a separate receiver and all the other functions work perfectly but the unit is too old to repair. Now with this simple HD Tuner we have our High Definition back. Panasonic Electronics have the best reliability ratings of any TVs and we expect about 80,000 hours of TV life left.Won't be exhausted in my lifetime. Very pleased.
This little box is inexpensive and works great. I am using it to switch a keyboard and mouse between my Mac and Notebook. It only has 1 USB port that it switches between two computers but you can use a tiny usb hub to switch more than one device. Also take note that no cables are included, just the switch itself. I had plenty of spare USB cables so it wasn't an issue for me, just beware that you'll need them if you order this. I like how small the box is and a light on the front tells you which switch is activated. It gets the power from the USB port so no A/C adapter is needed. Overall I am happy and it's working great.
The extensible cable has a designed flaw, every time you pull on the cable you're stressing the ends where the wire comes in contact with the adapter which will become loose and render the product useless.
I like the "automatic settings" of this flash. It will make easier to just stick the flash on the camera and snap in a hurry.
I've never had one of these adapters that worked as perfectly as filter on lens. That said this one has worked just fine.It's hard to get the ring off of either the camera once the filter is off or filter once the camera is off; however, that's really to be expected.The threads are a bit picky so don't plan on making any quick changes.Regardless I'd rather fight with the ring than buy a bunch of useless 67mm filters.
The name pelican speaks for itself. This case rides in the bottom of out boat and keeps several expensive cameras safe and clean.
It is paper, I thought I would review it for you. I stick it in the printer and print my pictures. Does what it is suppose to do. I like the price best of all.
The NP20 that came with my camera worked fine for 6 months. It didn't really get all that much use though. Last time I used it was in Jan.'09 on a ski trip. I charged the battery fully the day before I left, 1/4/09, and then only took 12 pic in 4 days. Since I didn't have a use for it again, I left the battery in the camera as I've always done. When I went to turn it on this time, only a little over a month later: 2/18/09, it was totally dead! I thought this was impossible. But I put it on the charger and left it over night. When I went to get the camera I noticed the charge light was red and blinking, not green, as it should have been. So, I took the camera off the charger and then put it back on again, thinking I didn't make the connection properly. The red light began blinking with in a couple of seconds again. I did this 2 more times, but always got the same result. So I called Casio and got the scoop. Poor quality batteries. They are sending me a new one.Then I got on the web to find out what's with this issue and found out this: A blinking RED light means the battery is NOT charging. Don't throw it away and don't send the battery anywhere. Just call Casio and they will send you a replacement.The NP20 battery is just garbage, and Casio knows this, which is why they will send you a FREE replacement battery, as long as your camera is still under warranty. However, Casio doesn't have any other type or brand of battery to replace it with because this camera was designed to work only with the NP20 battery style. They can only send you another NP20; but that doesn't mean other brands or 'generic" lithium batteries are any better or worse. Some people are doing fine with off-brand ones while others complain they don't pop-out like the NP20 is supposed to. BTW, my NP20 battery doesn't always pop-out either.After I hung up with Casio, I thought maybe I'll return the camera to Costco, where I bought it and get my money back to spend on another camera. But, Costco is a bit of a drive and I'm not going in that direction today. So, I decided that since I need to use the camera today, I would try one of the methods I read about here of hooking up another battery to the NP20 to give it a little "juice", to see if thais would change the charging of the old battery. It took a little work, but seems to be charging now. This is what I did:Using a 6" piece of leftover copper speaker wire, I split the plastic some on each end between the wires and peeled them apart about and inch. Then I carefully peeled off some of the plastic coating on each wire end to expose the wires. Next, I wrapped one end of the wires around the posts on a 9V battery and held them down with one hand while I slid the NP20 upto the other end of the wires, making sure to connect the (+) to the (+) and the (-) to the (-) so as not to short out the battery. I held them connected for 30 seconds. Then I put the battery on the charger again. So far, so good. The red light is not blinking. I hope this works! If not, then I guess I won't be using the camera today.
This product is way better than advertised by the manufacturer. First, it is easy to install and configure; it's a very nice looking piece of equipment, and can be rack mounted; and most of all, it works beautifully. It plays many more formats than advertised, e.g. DivX and VOB files(video), AC3 and DTS (audio). Also, the player is not limited to AVI files smaller than 2GB, as alluded to in the FAQ of the manual. I have used AVI files in excess of 5GB. The only issue I have with files of that size, though, is that they sometimes stall momentarily in scenes where there is heavy audio transmission, e.g. where there are very loud explosions. I should add that this is experienced when streaming across a wired network (even gigabit, which I have). But even then it is very seldom. I have never used the USB port.To access files on your network, you need to install media server software. The player comes with a free one, called D-Link Media Server, which is very good. Of course, TVersity and PlayOn can be used, as well. I have used all three, but personally, I prefer D-Link's. You may, from time to time, not see it in the player's server list, and will have to restart it on your computer - but that is, again, very seldom. The player is not DLNA certified, and will not automatically browse your network. This is one shortcoming, I suppose. Most new products in this category are DLNA certified.The player has all the video and audio outputs you'll ever need, e.g. composite, component and HDMI, along with analog two stereo, optical and coax digital cable. I'm using the wired Ethernet connection, as mentioned, as this is way better than wireless, especially for high bandwidth use.With all these features, this product is exceptional value for money. Unfortunately, it is now discontinued.
even thou if forgot to ship other ink. i got it.perfect time, good communication, and perfect deal
I thought this looked like a great option to buying the microsoft cordless USB laser mouse that everyone in my family was using when I went to visit them. It was also cheaper where I went. If I hadn't been out of time, I'd have ordered from Amazon :). As it is, I have to pop it open to take the batteries out to keep it from turning itself on. I don't know how it does it, since you have to use a pen/paper clip - but it does. I'm really wish I hadn't been too cheap, to spend the extra $5. BTW - here on Amazon - the Microsoft Mouse is cheaper.
I spent some time talking to other friends in the design business and most of them came up with the the name LaCie when asked about external hard drives. I bought the 320 GB for my home office and it's been a very nice back up for my work ever since. It really is plug and play on my Power Mac and it's saving me lots of time because it copies files quickly. Also, the price was better than what I had expected to pay.
Video tapes from Maxell's product line are among the best consumer grade VHS tapes available to the public and the preferred choice among video archivers. When used in conjunction with a high-end VCR, Maxell Gold provides an excellent picture, even when used in the extended play / super long play speed and is incredibly durable. I have never experienced color bleeding or noise problems, even after years of storage. This is an excellent tape for a reasonable price and one of the best choices for archiving your most precious memories.
I have avoided real "Camera bag"s like the plague... they are usually bulky, and scream "steal me." Instead, I used an old WWI vintage US Army Surplus gas-mask bag... It served me well but the canvas started to wear out and my lens collection started to grow. I looked at other messenger bags, but they didn't seem like they would hold my camera securely enough. I was intrigued by the Naneu Pro Sahara 115 but it seemed way too big with the camera insert. The Domke bags seemed to match the aesthetics of my old surplus bag, but they were all way too wide for my tastes.. eventually I found this.There is a minimal amount of padding, but it is all you really need if you are carrying this on your person... it is not a storage/shipping container. Most camera bags seem to be built for travel and storage, rather than on the fly daily use.I have the 1-partition insert positioned about a half-inch from the side-wall, and wedge my Rode VideoMic Pro down in there (A speedlight would also wedge in nice). It fits perfect and now there is no excuse for me not to have good sound. In the insert I throw my Nikon 18-105VR down at the bottom (I rarely use it, but it can be a lifesaver where my AI glass won't work) Then I throw my 50mm 1.8 AI-s with HN-7 screw-in hood directly on top of it (the flexible plastic cap I use provides enough cushion between the two). In the rest of the compartment I slide my D7000 with 24 2.8 and HN-3 hood... it rests sideways on the bottom with plenty of space to spare, you could put a zoom lens on the bottom in a lens-wrap and still have plenty of room for the SLR, or wrap a small prime and fit the camera in lens down. (in my setup, the camera fits with the 18-105 mounted sideways with the hood reversed, or lens down with the hood straight)In the front compartment I have a small filtercase in one with a swiss army knife, and lens cleaning supplies/usb cable/flash diffuser in the other. They use velcro, so are definitely not quiet open if that bothers you, but you can put some tape over the velcro then let the weight of the main flap hold them closed, but they won't be as secure. They are large enough to fit my Nikon FE comfortably without a lens mounted, to give you an idea of their size. They should be more than generous enough for a speedlight or charger, etcI still don't even use the zipper pouches, but you could easily use them for flash media, info booklets, or other slim-profile stuff.The strap is really heavy duty, and the slip-resist rubber banding is non-descript, but highly effective. A Hufa Holder just BARELY fits on the strap.the clips on the side seem just decorative, but I found them great for holding knife/multi-tool belt cases... you can slide the clip through the belt loop and clip it in place. With a Gerber or Leatherman you now have a small toolcase at your disposal... just don't forget to take it off when going out into populated public places (public transit and other downtown institutions are typically not fond of knives), but it can be a lifesaver on private shoots. Anything with a belt loop should hook on pretty well.The flap is heavy and there is no need to keep hooking/unhooking it if you are taking your camera out very often... when you hook it you can know it is secure. But even with practice it takes a second hand (only a finger or two, though) to guide the loop.I have had absolutely no problem with the waxwear finish... I love it, it seems slightly more water resistant than normal canvas and looks much more rugged... It really matched the aesthetics of my old surplus bag. I can tell it is getting slowly worn off, but I have slid Moleskines down in the back pouch with no transfer, in the time I used front pouches for my Rode VMP I never got any transfer, and I have yet to see any on my filter case.
After having to deal with a cord dangling from the windshield down to the ashtray, I decided to purchase this cable to hardwire my Escort Passport 8500 X50. Installation was easy, I just tucked the cable along the top of the windshield and ran it behind the dash straight into the fusebox using theLittelfuse FHM200BP ATO Add-A-Circuit Kit. The cable comes with a vampire clip, so you don't need to splice into any factory wiring if you are connecting it to the Add-A-Circuit. They really made the wiring easy since there's no crimping or worrying about wires coming loose.
This is a fantastic product for a low-budget, low-tech wireless home network. It's mediocre if you're a highly demanding techie, but if you're just a basic computer user (web, email, shopping) and want a wireless network, I'd recommend this.INSTALLATIONI installed this in my house for my family to use. Total time was about one hour, from getting it out of the box to having it ready to go. Setup is fairly intuitive on the computers *if* everything goes smoothly, but if you're running a less popular PC or laptop and run into problems, you're probably going to want someone that knows a little more to help out. The router was easy to configure with our newer laptops- two and three-year old computers which came loaded- but was a bit trickier on the seven-year-old laptop running Windows 98. If you're using an older computer, you might need someone who's somewhat proficient with setting this sort of thing up to help.RANGERange is pretty fierce for what it's used for at home. We put the router on top of the desk in our library, and it reaches the entire house- up one level, down one level to the basement, and all around the first floor. I haven't found a dead spot yet, and so I'm pretty impressed with it.CONSIDERATIONSSecurity issues are somewhat of an issue and not very easy to set up, so you might want to look into a hardware firewall, or a software one if you have a lightning-fast computer and can spare the RAM. Although, again, for the average user you probably only need a software firewall (try ZoneAlarm, which is free) and only need to activate it when you're sending information you're touchy about, like ordering things with a credit card. Honestly, I think the average user can get by without one- I don't think that many people are really driving around town with laptops and wireless cards trying to see whose wireless network isn't protected- but if you're touchy about those things, just be aware.OVERALLIf you're a basic computer user that just wants fast internet without wires, this will do just fine. However, security issues should be considered, and in bigger/older houses it'd behoove you to think hard about how much interference your walls and floors are going to cause before you settle on this instead of a more powerful, more expensive brand.
I am very satisfied with the D-LINK access point, once installed that is ! Thanks to Scott's review, I quickly checked the second manual and realized that I could configure the DWL-1000AP via the Ethernet link. I was unable to configure it via my laptop with a RoamAbout wireless PCMCIA card, either via automatic detection or manually. Once configured, it worked as a charm. The only problem is that Encryption is not compatible between my Roamabout card and the DWL-1000AP ... As Scott, I would rate the documentation as a 2, and the AP as a 5, for an overall rating of 4. Hadn't I been a software engineer, I'd have been frustated trying to configure the AP ...
If you've been shooting standard 4.5-5.6 lenses that have come with your digital camera you don't know what you are missing. I am a Canon user and have been for decades because of the quality of their cameras. While Nikon has improved in the last decade, we've invested in Canon lenses and and as a result have stuck with the Canon SLR bodies for use in our newspaper/magazine business.I had wanted a good 'what you see is what you get' lens and this is it. The quality of the images this lens provides is exceptional and while the 50mm f/1.4 costs a little more it is definitely a case of 'you get what you pay for'.I would recommend this as one of three lenses you should carry in your bag.
Yesterday I purchased TEAC GR-10i from Costco for 79.99. Original price is 99.99, but I got additional $20 Off coupon from Costco (till May 28th, this coupon is valid). I am surprised when I plugged in my Ipod video to this. Sound is amazing. Except bright display (this got dimmer option too, but with dimmer it is still bright :-)), I dont have any other compaints. Great Product!
thought i would get it on time, however i have left texas, mail does not forward packages, we are now at 8010 via sardinia way apt 117, estero fl 33928
Previously I owned 18-55 and 55-200 (kit lenses) that came with my Nikon D50. After an year of switching them again an again,I started to look at reasonably price long range ("vacational")lens. The Nikon 18-200 VR looked so good, but price tag was way over my budget. Two weeks ago, I saw review of Tamron 18-250 lens as being #1 zoom lens for D-SLR. I immediately looked at tons of reviews and soon I understood that this is what I was looking for. Immediately two D50's lenses went on e-Bay and I purchased this lens. After one day of continues usage (about 200 photos), I was amazed with color saturation, sharpness, and quality of the lens. I am not a professional photographer but for my purpose (serious home photographer) this lens is simply AWESOME.UPDATE (3 stars). After 10 days of use, I found this lens has limitations. I was unable to get sharp, clean action photos of my son. Previous 55-200 lens was able to stop the action. As much as about 50/50 of my shots are actions related, I couldn't accept this lens. I sent it back (Buydig.com offer 15 days money back - 10%) for refund. Looking for replacement high zoom lens (more than 200 mm) at reasonable price.
I ordered this one after reading some of the reviews on most transformer. Its a little more pricy then some, but it seems to be worth it. Arrived here just fine, had a bit of a paint smell, but that disappeared after a day or so.No problems with it what so ever. I use it in the US to get 240V for my PC that I imported in Europe.With all transformers you have to take into account that when starting up a piece of equipment, the start-up spike can be twice the normal power requirement, so I recommend buying one with 2x the Watts you need. That also prevents heat issues.
This is the best DVD Blu Ray in the market so far. The picture quality is mesmerizing. I am recommending this to all of you who are in the market with a Blu Ray DVD.
I needed a long extension to properly position my wireless networking dongle and this cable fits the bill. I have found that Belkin cables are of high quality, at least by my standards. 10 ft. is more than I need really, but it is nice to have. Be advised this is not a USB 2.0 cable and many devices require one. ALSO, this is an extension, not a printer cable. Some devices will not work at all or will not perform properly with a 10ft.USB cable and Belkin gives you a small list of these devices on the packaging. The Amazon price is less than half what my local stores want for the same exact cable and I am happy with my purchase.
Could not believe the price. Thought I would get it AFTER christmas, but got it in 20 days of ordering. My kids told me it was last years model, but it still has all the bells and whistles. They love it! I wish I had ordered more for my other kids. TWO Zunes for less than the price of a new one today.Only one problem. One of my daughters set her's up at home with dial-up internet. Took a while, but no problems. My other daughter set her's up using high speed wireless internet at college. It WOULD NOT set up. She came home and used the dial-up and was up and running in a few hours. Sure dial-up took longer, but it worked. I still need to ask the girls about the wireless capacity of their Zunes. I hope they tried it out!
This is the only available refill for my 320 disc case. The funny thing is, if you go carrying it around by the handle, the openings are pointed DOWNwards. It is aggravating at the least when the case is zippered closed and you open it to find all your discs have slid down to the edge and you have to put them all back in the slot, and hazardous to your discs at the worst. You could open your case and have discs fall all over the place. I once lifted the unzipped case to hand to a friend to pick out a movie after just getting the refills, and it started raining discs across the floor.DO NOT BUY if you are a videophile or a musicophile.
What's to say about this. It is a genuine Epson cartridge that saved me a longish trip to computer store. Recommended.
This book is OK. I am sad to say that it is the only book I could find that comes close to helping a user code VBA under Excel 97. What I am looking for is a Developers Manual (Like Access 97 Developer's Handbook, published by Sybex). This is the closest I could find, but it lacks enough indepth information for the Excel 97 developer.
This product did exactly as promised. It completely removed the scratches on my Video iPod. Although it may take more than one application (as stated in the instructions) the results were nothing short of amazing. Bottom line: When this bottle runs out, I will buy another.
We only use this for outgoing faxes, as incoming would cost too much with refills. It works great, and is so cheap it's disposable. Have been using it for 3+ years. Even got the neighbor one as she was using ours all the time.
I own a set of very powerful Cambridge Soundworks speakers, hooked up to my DVD player they sound awesome. However they are always in need of repairs, and I was expecting the overall price to be what I paid $1200 for the set. But now I've just about doubled that from repairs. While these speakers aren't as reliable they do sound better then alot of surround sound speakers and these have yet to need repairs, when they are acctually placed in a worse area. So if you need good speakers cheap, these are them.
Its what i expected and more. A very durable product and does its job.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Perfect size memory card for what I needed. This memory card will hold lots of pictures. I got it for a digital camera. It came in a small plastic case for protection. I will definitely buy another one.
The Masters Series are the best of this line of Acoustic Research audio cables. I think these products (the Master's Series) are out of current production, but there is some new old stock available. The RCA connectors are the high end screw down tightening type, gold plated. These connectors alone sell for $15-25 each in high end audio sources. The shielded cable is first rate, with very low capacitance/foot. Silver plated oxygen free copper wire, double shielded with both foil and braid, Teflon insulated in the RCAs.I have these on my high end audio system and the sound quality is exemplary. If if you can still find these, they are the bargain of the century in audio interconnects.
These are the best lightweight headphones I have ever purchased. Sound Quality, construction quality are excellent. Very lightweight and very comfortable on the head and on the ears. Have bought one for all the computers, IPods, and audio systems in the house. Can hear what is going around you when you are wearing them so they are safe for exercising with Ipod outside. Audio quality beats much more expensive headphones I have owned. Treble, midrange and bass response are excellent for such an inexpensive headset. Reproduces both stereo and surround sound audio very well.
I bought these 'Monster Turbine High-Performance In-Ear Speakers' 6 months ago and they were great for about the first 3 months but right about that time the one speaker started slowly fading and now I can hardly hear anything out of it. Looking at the speaker without the ear tip attached, there doesn't seem to be anything blocking or inhibiting the speaker and none of the wires appear loose or frayed. For the money that I paid for these I would expect a much longer life span and certainly better customer service. I opened a ticket with them via email explaining the issues and my dissatisfaction with the product and except for the automated reply letting my know they have received my email, I haven't received any acknowledgement or contact from them. Clearly this is the last nickel from me that Monster will be seeing coming their way.
Very beautiful earphone and with excellent music quality.But one picture of this product on amazon was ipod, not sennheiser. There are words for that picture but I didn't see it and make a purchase because of that picture---read carefully before you decide.
So i just atempted to purchase these 1600 Microsoft Points and it removed the 18.99 from my available gift card balance but never gave me the code. I am extremly dissapointed with amazon since i have been a loyal customer for years. I feel cheated and robbed and i will never use this website again for any reason. I dont really know what else to say besides if you make this purchase you are taking a gamble.... good luck
this was bought for a present, it has been a lifesaver during our search for a car, which has taken us througout 3 counties. It was so well liked that we have bought another for a family member who travels alot for her job. It is so easy to use, self explanatory.
I bought this to replace my squadron of remotes (six devices)- and I wanted to be able to use it on my porch where I have everything backfed to. At first I thought programming was going to be a drag when this Korean made remote didn't have the code for my Korean made TV. But then I tried the learning process - it was very easy and fast. How easy? I spent two minutes flipping through the manual - I never fired up the dvd that walks you through the process (I guess). In fact, I didn't bother looking up any more codes, but went straight to teaching it all my remotes. It learns just about as fast as you can press the buttons. When you are done click save and you are up and running. I love the light which is a simple click on/off, giving a red background to all the buttons and menus - very easy on the eyes. The Macros are easy to program - you can add delays and assign various buttons to do multiple tasks depending on how long you press the button. Editing is just as easy. You can edit the text on the menu - I haven't bothered with that - yet - but I have no doubt it is just as simple. The wireless range is great - it works in every room of my house and even in the middle of my back yard. Oh and the wireless blast is ridiculously easy to set up. I just plugged it in to an outlet in my living room and placed it in a discreet place where a regular remote would work - thats it folks! I didn't bother with all the wires you can plug in to the back of the unit and stick to each device. I guess if you have all your AV components in a closet where light doesn't bounce very well you can use them. There is no interference if you sit right next to the wireless blaster and press the remote keys - and of course you don't have to worry about pointing the remote anymore. I understand this unit uses a wide open frequency - so if you are going to use more than one rf remote you need to think about that and what devices you use - or spring for the more expensive unit - this was not a problem for me. I highly recommend this remote!
I first went looking for an HDMI -> DVI cable at a national big box retail store, only to discover that the cheapest one they had was $70! I had expected to get ripped off, but I'd expected something "reasonable" like a 500% or 600% markup - not 4000%! I was so shocked by the blatant robbery that I couldn't restrain myself - I laughed out loud and giggled my way out the door empty handed.One quick hop over to amazon.com, and this little baby was headed my way. $11 still strikes me as a bit high, but hey, I know amazon's gotta make a buck too. This cable really does what it's supposed to - please, PLEASE don't be fooled by retail employees who push solid gold Huckster Cables at 10 times the cost.As for some details:I got this thing to display output from my XBox 360 on my computer monitor. If you're thinking of doing the same, please note that the XBox 360's proprietary "composite + component" cable is required for audio out when you're using an HDMI -> DVI cable. Using that cable, you can get either audio either from the optical or RCA plugs.There's one little snag, though - on my XBox 360, at least, the "composite + component" cable physically obstructs the HDMI port. There's just no way to plug both cables in at once.After googling around a bit, I learned that you could actually remove the plastic casing from the XBox cable and give yourself enough room. I did this, and everything works great.
Great price, and does what I hoped it would: generates good-quality black-and-white text at a reasonably quickly. It doesn't take up much space. I found one minor Vista compatibility tweak was needed: the output setting should be on 1200, not 600. At 600 I would get vertical bars down the right margin mirroring the text. The second side of double-sided printing seems to come out slightly slanted; this may be correctable. The toner-saving function seems to work well.As an entry-level, value-priced piece of electronics, this is a winner.
This is lens cleaner. It works.I wear glasses and, as a proud armchair photographer, I have an assortment of camera lenses too. I'm not in the habit of cleaning my glasses regularly so they often get quite cruddy. Debris, smudges, oily eyelash marks, and other, more questionable substances smear my windows to the world. After blowing off loose debris, this cleaner applied onto a microfiber cloth cuts right through the build up of grime on my UV-coated lenses.This product does streak, but only if you use too much and allow it to dry on the surface. One should only apply lens cleaner to a cloth as the product instructs, never directly onto what you're cleaning, and should only use enough to make the cloth damp (1-3 sprays allowed time to soak in is enough). If you saturate the cloth too much, the cleaner will wind up on the surface and will leave streaks when it dries. Using this stuff again the right way will remove the streaks. Also, it helps to use a clean microfiber cloth. Double also, it takes more than one pass to clean a very dirty surface. I've come to learn these things after having used a third of the bottle in 2 years.This works great on glasses and camera lenses. Works great on glass, cellphone screens, and LCD monitor screens too. I've tried using it to clean the plastic window of my car's instrument cluster and it didn't do very well. It did so unwell that it sort of etched the surface so that there are milky spots on it now (which can probably be removed with some plastic polish). I can't and don't fault the product though since it was never formulated to be a universal plastic cleaner. Be cautious when using it on other materials.This is lens cleaner. It works (on lenses, glass, and some plastics).
I have small children who often put fingerprints on our kiddie DVDs. Typically, I clean them by "breathing" on the dirty DVD and using the inside of my T-shirt to wipe clean these DVDs. However, I began to look for another solution that didn't involve my T-shirt. This product ... the Allsop CD and DVD fast-wipes looked like a possible solution, so I ordered a pack.After giving them a try, I find they work well ... they don't get the worst of the fingerprints off without a little extra help (or in my case, a "breath" on the DVD), but they get about 95 percent of the fingerprints off quickly and easily. The material is lint free and works as advertised. 20 CD/DVD shaped wipes come per pack. Being shaped like a DVD is just a gimmick. I usually fold them in half or quarters before wiping, so if they were square-shaped (and thus had a little more material) it might actually be more helpful than being shaped like a circle. The instructions say that each wipe can be re-used until it becomes visably dirty or worn, so you can clean multiple DVDs per wipe.Overall, these are a good buy and work well at a reasonable price. Four stars.
What can I say, it just works. I have this outputting to a set of Tritton AX 720 headphones, with a ps3, 360, and direct tv box all hooked up to the switch. I havent noticed any sound quality loss at all. I saw several others that looked to have the same build, but alot of them had bad reviews. So I went with this one and couldnt be happier. If you see a different one at a lower price, my advice... Buy this one.UPDATE: 9-4-2011 Well. I have had this about 10 months now. And unfortunately I am starting to have issues. Slot 1 is starting to go out. Sometimes I get no sound, and I have to jiggle the switch a little to make it line up right to process the sound signal. Its not that big of an issue, but gets annoying. And sometimes even after I get it right and working it will disalign again and lose the signal. Too bad, its worked great up until now.
I actually picked this fax machine up at a local retailer when I saw it in a weekly advertisement. It was 30 bucks after rebate. I thought it would be a great value since I occasionally (but not often) need to fax for the business I run out of my home.I'm very technical, so I was pleasantly surprised by all of the features backed into this inexpensive unit.I'm highly skeptical of any inexpensive printing device, since manufacturers usually get your money on the replacement ink cartridges. I had no intention of using this machine for printing anything -- only SENDING faxes.I was aware that fax resolution is always low compared to resolution of scanning a document or photo copying it. But, I figured all fax machines would be equally "low resolution". How tough can it be to hit a low standard?The first thing I did was to send myself a fax by directing it to an incoming fax service I use (j2.com). I was disappointed. Upon digging into the specs of several fax machines I noticed that most decent fax machines provide 300x300 resolution (that seems to be the max...but is also very common). This fax machine provides less (note fax and copy resolutions are different).I also noticed fax speeds are different: This fax machine advertises 15 sec per page. HPs I've looked at range from 3-6 seconds per page. HPs also handle color faxes. Entry-level HPs seem to run about $99 retail.I also noticed that when I picked up the chinsy plastic handset I had static/noise in the background. Not obnoxious, but noticeable.All in all, I'll pay a little more for something better. But if you don't care about fax resolution or speed, this may be fine for you.
This company does not live up to their promises when supporting their products. Once they sell you a product, you are essentially on your own if if breaks or does not work as advertised. I do not recommend purchasing ANY of their products. They will leave you high and dry!!!
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
This is a really great player, but don't get this, apple just came out with a new player that is the exact same thing with extended battery life and is 50 dollars cheaper. Or, if you're willing to pay the full 250, get the apple ipod mini 6GB, which stores 1500 songs. For more info, go to www.apple.com.Thanx
This product is great to fit into my current printer which works fine, and I'd like to see a twin-cartridge package of this brand or perhaps a triple-bonus. It does great when printing - thank you!
I, too, received the lower capacity 49A instead of the promised 49X. Four times! Three by Amazon and once by Target. No amount of explanation by me could persuade them to check that large "49A" on the package (see my image, above) before boxing it and mailing it to me. On the fifth attempt, by phone, Amazon simply refused to try again. Yet, as of today, the product is still offered for sale at the attractive $71.99 price.
I think this KVM is great. Picture quality, audio quality, and my logitech g5 works flawlessly with it as well as my silicone keyboard. I see one flaw though, and it kind of annoys me. My computers are on all the time, 24/7. I wake up in the morning and I use the KVM fine, it switches perfectly. Then I leave for work. When I come home 9 hours later, the keyboard does not work! I must unplug the USB from the back of both machines, and "reset" the KVM. This isnt right, and it shouldnt be happening. Does anyone else have this problem?
The CD sound quality is very good. However, it does appear that the radio tuner has some problems. I've noticed that I will sometimes get better sound if I tune one notch above or below the desired station (e.g. tune to 101.2 instead of 101.1)The colored displays are brighter than I care for (even on "dim" mode.) I've settled on the orange looking color. It seems to be the dimest of them all. The last alarm clock we had, would turn the display completely off and you could wave your hand over it to show the display. That was really nice.I do really like the gradual volume increase for the alarm. That is not a feature we had before.One of the main reasons I bought this was that it has an AUX input I can use to hook up the TV to, which is nice.Another nice feature is the ability to program the alarm for just Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Mon-Sun. It would be even better if you could do a 5+1+1 schedule with seperate alarms for Mon-Fri, Sat and Sun.It does not have a sleep timer, which is fine with me. I never use that feature on alarm clocks.Another good thing to note is that the slave clock is NOT optional. Don't buy this if you're planning on just using one of the clocks. The power for the master clock is fed from the slave clock.For $50 it probably wasn't as big of a bargin as I had hoped, but I don't feel cheated either. If I had paid more, I would return it.
first the player isn't that bad. the ID tags for every song... don't match. You get a list of like 6 bands and it throws them together. You can sort by album though!The USB cable shipped with it... total of 8 inchest long... that is WITH the adapters at both ends.I had a really bad experience with this player. The screen on the left hand side was cracked RIGHT out of the box. I only had half a screen. I contacted their support and this was the response."SanDisk Response: (08/23/2005 10:52)Hello,Thank you for contacting SanDisk Technical Support.I am very sorry but there is no warranty on physical damage.Best Regards,JonathanSanDisk Technical Support"Man that is some of the WORST customer support.STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLAYER/COMPANY!!!!!
This camera does an excellent job. It has the best "auto" results I've ever seen in any digital camera AND it lets me adjust whatever manual settings I want to use for every specific situation.The macro function works just great and the auto white balance delivers surprinsingly natural colors (not to mention the additional WB selector and custom WB).The Image Stabilizer always comes in handy. Even photos taken from inside a car in motion will look still. The 6x optical zoom is fast and reliable. Too bad you can't use it when recording video.ISO 80, 100, 200 and 400: Amazing results; sharp details and clear, natural, rich colors for most light conditions. I'm a flash hater so I often use ISO 400 indoors.ISO 800 and 1600: Add some noise to the pictures, but in return you get higher speed shots for dim light scenes that otherwise would be impossible to get without flash or tripod. The resulting noise when using these ISO settings is not that bad compared to other cameras I've used before.The video recording feature works fine for not being a camcorder. Pretty fast exposure adjusting and convincing WB in its fair-enough 640x480 px.I bought it last year and I just can't stop taking pictures (I've shot more than 4000 with it by now). Even though I'm a perfectionist, most photos look so good they don't need any post editing at all.If I got my camera stolen or broken, I would buy it again. I'm so pleased with the results that I'm now looking for its waterproof case, an extra battery and the wide angle lens.
This is my first sd card that I purchased to use with my canon sd850, pictures and video store fast with great quality. Since this is my first sd card I dont know how it compares to the non high speed ones. But I chose to get this because of all the goods reviews I read.
DONT LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE, just get your HDMI cables right here with these.Unless you NEED more than 15 feet of HDMI cable you don't need to buy cables that have SUPER SHIELDING and 2cm of thick plastic.Anything under 10 to 15 feet for HDMI cables you can buy anything.These are perfect! Dont get tricked into buy MONSTER HDMI cables or any other brand. 3 meters of HDMI cable should not cost you more than 20 dollars.You are getting ripped off if you do.
I'm upgrading to this camera from a Fuji Finepix S9100. The Fuji is a very good camera but I started being more demanding so I got the Canon Rebel XTi.I also added two more lenses to my purchase: EF 75-300 Telephoto and EF 50mm F/1.8. They are spectacular and work really good with my Rebel.The quality of the photographs I'm taking now is amazing. If you want to use a good camera but mostly on Full Auto mode, then this camera is not for you. This Canon lets you use all of its potential so you can take the most out of your photography skills. It's really an excellent camera. I'll keep it until gets worn out.For advanced users, I strongly recommend the EF 50mm f/1.8 lens. Is another world before you.
Don't mess around trying to get other things to work - this one is wonderful, and well worth the extra money for a well designed cam that 'just works'. When I opened it, I looked for an install disk. Of course, there isn't one. You just plug it in and iChat fires up... Compare that to any other cam.Great picture, good sound, and good compatability with other software like SightSpeed (free software that interoperates with PC for video conference pretty well).
I just bought one of these for my Canon Powershot A95 and the thing is just perfect. It fits the camera like a glove, very snug so the camera doesn't bounce around, and there's a little pocket for an extra flash card as well. This case is VERY affordable, and it does exactly what it claims it does; it protects your camera. Now, this isn't a case designed for a professional photographer with plenty of room for spare batteries and other junk. It's also not waterproof, fire proof or accident proof. This is simply a nice comfy little case to use when on a quiet vacation or to carry your camera around from place to place while in your home town. Simple, cheap, and well-made. I recommend it.
I use these primarily to record music compilations from my CD collection... I originally intended to use them in the car during long trips. I was very please and surprised to find that they sound teriffic on my high end stereo rig as well... giving up only the smallest amount of resolution and detail...losses that only an audio nut like myself would detect.
Very nice backdrop, but not ready to go when you get it!! Not sure what they are thinking...but, it is PRESSED very neatly in a nice square! This will take a hot iron and lots of water to get the creases out!! Once you do, the backdrop is very nice. I also have the cinnamon.
I love this camera, it takes absolutely great pictures in rapid succession and with impressive quality. The batteries last a long time. The pictures are easy to transfer to your computer with the adapter provided. The flash recycles quickly, the camera is easy to focus, and shots can be reviewed & kept or discarded quickly. It is all the camera you need if you do not want to make 8X10's, as the pictures are really sharp (SLR Quality) at sizes up to 4 X 6 & 5 X 7, but the quality starts to deteriorate at sizes larger than that, which is what more megapixels is all about. If you want bigger pictures with the same high resolution, I'd suggest putting out the extra bucks to acquire a Sony DSC- F707 5 megapixel camera, or its competitor the Nikon 5000 CoolPix. Personally, I can do without 8 X 10's for the extra money it takes to move to that level of digital camera.
Microsoft finally got something right!This is the best full, over the ear headset for gaming, web chat, or just pure digital audio enjoyment. I have had mine for about 3 weeks now, and I am so pleased that I have recomended it to all of my friends and family.The setup was without any problems at all, and the ease of use is fantastic. Comfort quality and price, make this the best deal on the net. My only complaint is that the packaging is very very tuff to open, so be sure to have a big strong pair of scissors on hand before your package arrives.
It performs like $50 earphones but costs only $25. Awesome!!V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds - Bling Bling Black
This Tv is not supposed to be the best quality. It's supposed to be a good deal, and it is! I paid $600 for it about 9 months ago and love it. I was not in the position to spend $1500 on a television set. this Tv was a great alternative. Thanks ILO.
This cable is very well made, complete with push-button locks to secure it to the iPod. The extra length is something that is a real plus for me, since I can more easily reach the AC to USB charger I have plugged into my electrical outlet.This cable worked out so well for me that I placed a return order for a second cable.This is not a genuine Apple cable, but in my opinion it is better than what Apple supplies with the iPod.
I got this at a lower price than it is selling for right now and also had a gift certificate. I am not sure if I would pay the current price for it.The MP530 is a pretty good multi-function printer. The print quality is pretty good even at "Draft" settings. But I have not tried to print photos with this yet. The paper tray is also a convenient feature, although the feed switch can be confusing sometimes - I've tried to print envelopes and the printer ended up using paper from the tray, rather than the envelope from the rear feeder.The auto-feed scanner is great - I was able to scan multiple pages in a single step. However, it appears that double-sided scanning will require me to reload the pages flipped - not such a big deal. The lid also adjusts to thick originals, so I'm guessing scanning book pages should be possible (I've tried with something about .25" thick)I have never used the included software, so I can't comment on that.Copying is also a breeze and copies come out pretty decent. I have not tried the Fax function.The only problem I had (and continue to have) with this printer is that one of the ink cartridges (cyan) has some problem, so the printer doesn't detect the ink level correctly. It didn't happen when I first got it, but the problem started after I changed the orientation of the printer - could be something loose in the cartridge electronics. It gives an error code whenever the printer is turned on, but it is easy to reset it (you have to do it as soon as it turns on by holding the reset button for > 5 secs). The problem now is that the printer doesn't know how much ink is left in the cyan cartridge and hence cannot warn you of low ink - you will have to check yourself. Using an empty cartridge is likely to mess up the printer completely, if I am to believe other websites.
amazing shipping time and price! amazing price on product, it was a gift for my brother and he loves it! thank you!
I am no luddite, but I wouldn't say that I'm that tech savvy when it comes to networking.After a few calls to Linksys I finally got set up and running great.
i bought this item mainly for storing music. i was a bit sceptical at first given the size, i was afraid it may become too hot after using it for hours on end; thankfully my worries were not justified. i can keep it hooked up to my computer and run programs all day and it stays cool to the touch. also i have just under 20,000 songs stored on my lacie as well as some of my other files and still have 1/3 of the drive space available. lightweight, easy to use - i am very happy with this product.
I feel for the money, coming from the uk and all, it was a good purchase. I dont know why Eduardo Nietzsche was talking about comparing logitechs to altec, as altec is a different ball game. Eduardo must be sleeping with a logitech directer, as he couldn't diss them, but i can!I like listening to high voices and operatic stuff as well as rnb etc. Logitech couldnt get over 55% before ringing and distorting as hell. But these altec are a different ball game and are ideal for any classical listeners out there! Especially voice! try them you wont be dissapointed!
Buyers should be aware that TheMemstore lists items for sale on Amazon which they do not have in stock. If you don't mind waiting a few extra weeks to get your product, their prices are good. Hopefully you will not have to deal directly with them for anything. I received an Amazon shipping confirmation with a USPS tracking number, but 3 weeks after Amazon sent me the tracking number USPS reports that TheMemstore has not actually shipped anything yet. All they did was download a tracking number.
I bought these and they really do enhance the overall sound and bass without losing any treble or mids, but these buds wont stay on my phones. I will need to stick them with superglue.
Set it up and was good to go in about 10 minutes. Very pleased.Thanks to all the other reviewers for making it clear that this one stands out in a crowd.
I bought this cable to connect a notebook computer to our LCD television to live stream Internet programming. The cable seems to do what it is designed to do, and the price was remarkably low compared to the name brand products, plus free shipping was supplied. I could not pass up the offer, so I bought two!I was not looking for high quality video; I needed a basic connection. This cable provides that.
What I liked:VERY easy to program this remote either through preset codes or through learning function.The LCD screen layout can be customized for each function which allows for great flexibility.BUT:The more I used this remote the less I liked it. For example, how often have you (or someone in your family) accidentaly dropped the TV remote. With this LCD screen you'll probably only be lucky enough to drop this thing ONCE! Also, not having actual buttons to push makes it very hard to channel surf, change volume, get program info, etc. without having to look at the remote each time you press a &quot;button&quot;. The LCD screen on this remote is a bit hard to see at times and the backlight doesn't help unless the room is very dark. I ended up returning this unit and purchasing the RCA RCU810 remote. Although not quite as flexible as this one, it has just about everything thing you would need in a moderate home theater setup -- and it doesn't look like it will break after someone accidentally drops it on the floor!
My Monsoon in ( camaro 2002 ) cd player stop working from time to time ,didn't want to change Head unit in my camaro and keep it stock not touched , so i bought this product and work as description , 15mins to plug it in camaro , now i wont use cd player anymore , just plug AUX cable to my galaxy and have fun :)
The modem was delivered as ordered. The products from Hiro have negative reviews. This one did not, but it does not support cid. That is unclear from Hiro's description supplied on all websites. They recommended another product, which will support CID. That product on Amazon and other web sites does not say that it will support cid, so for these V92 products the only way you can know for sure is to try it. That is not right.I do not feel that I can ask Amazon for a refund because the problem is with HIRO, not with Amazon.
I bought this filter for my new 50mm f/1.4 lens. Great for daytime shots, but creates ungodly flare at night. It mirrors streetlights and even bright stars onto the opposite side of the picture, so all my night shots look like there's UFOs flying around in them. If you need to point the lens into bright lights - which always creates problems - you'll need to remove this filter lest it compound those problems.
I had bought this mp3 player about a month ago and i really do love it. I just have one complaint about it, though. About a week ago, i squated down with it in my pocket, at work, and the left side speaker stopped working. I tried just about everything to get it to work, but to no avail. So, now i only have one side to listen to my songs. As long as i can hear something, I really dont want to go through the hassle of trying to return it for another. Just a word to the wise, dont squat with it in your pocket.
This player started out working fine, however about about one year of use, it would not reconize disks. This is the same problem that many others reported. I took mine apart and found that a cable on the top of the laser unit tends to generate a bad connection (back middle). If I disconnect it and reconnect it, I was able to get the unit to play for another year before the cable became hosed from reconnecting time and time again. I purchased another one from e-bay, with the same problem, but I could only get this one to work for a few weeks! Perhaps if I can buy a pack of these cables, I can keep mine working for a little longer before I can purchase a better one.Nearly impossible to use without remote. Goes bad after about one year, or earlier.Lemon, I have two and they both went bad. Both manufactured April 2000!
Were great but did not last! I would never buy them again. Sound was fine until they stopped working, Avoid.
This battery works great in my lap top. It's performance is everything I was told it would do.
We used these for scuba diving ~ 40-50 feet. They worked fairly well but could obviously benefit from the use of a flash. Not all of our pictures came out but I was generally satisfied.
Product delivered is not as advertised. The binoculars received had the bearing compass, but not the "built-in range finding horizontal and vertical mil reticle" which is mentioned in four (4) locations in the product specifications. Attempting to have these exchanged by the seller for a pair that provides these features has not proven successful. Very disappointed.
I was given a MP3 as a gift but there is no hookup in my car. I tried the FM radio connection but I had static no matter what I tried. I finally tried the cassette adapter since my 2003 impala has a CD player and a cassette player. So far it has worked great and the price was right.Philips USA PH-62050 CD/MP3/MD-To-Cassette Adapter
Took hiking in Newfoundland. Worked great even for nickel cadmium camera batteries. Took a little longer than 10 hours to charge 4 batteries, but definitely kept me taking pictures (over 1000 photos and video clips) over 5 days. Would recommend to anyone.
First these headphones sound quite good across the spectrum. Bass is good, but not overwhelming...thankfully. Very clear and pleasant sound.BUT - be warned. They are crudely manufactured and fall apart quite easily - this has been also the experience of other reviewers at this site.Also, the just don't fit snugly or comfortably. I've tried every combination, but they never quite feel right and if you are using them while "moving" they will easily fall our of your ear.Bottom line - make sure you have some super glue to repair them when they fall apart, remain still and enjoy the terrific sound....or find something better, I'm sure it's out there (not necessarily Shure, incidentally).
Did much searching for the best price on ceiling brackets for the bose speakers and like always ended up on Amazon. Very satisfied with the product and they look good up on the ceiling.
Just wanted to note that the contract is available at the top of this page if you wanted to view it. It sounds like you just print it out and keep your receipt and that is all you need. I have no idea how true they are to their contract, but it is in PDF format, so you can print it and get after them (legally) if you have problems!Some notes on the contract:1. It is only good in the United States (including Washington, DC), but it doesn not include Guam, Virgin Islands, etc. So if you are in another country or outside the 50 states + D.C., this contract will be nothing but a waste of money.2. This contract is transferable and the directions to do so are simple. (Sweet!)3. They will only fix/replace/etc IF the manufacturing warranty no longer covers the item. That is, if the manu. warranty is still good, you have to use it.4. If the item needs to be shipped, shipping/handling will only be covered if the manufacturer would cover those costs in their warranty period.5. No lemon policy of 3 service repairs for the SAME defect, and a upon the time of a 4th repair, as determined by them, they will "replace it with a product of comparable performance. Repairs performed while the Product is under manufacturer's warranty DO NOT APPLY." (Doesn't sound like a great no lemon policy... your product would have to breakdown in the same way 4 times in the number of years they cover you, which for many electronics, will be only 1 or 2 years, depending on if you get the 2 or 3 year plan -- many electronics are covered by the manufacturer for 1 year.)6. There are numerous conditions that they will not repair for, but they all sound typical (such as, they don't cover accidents... and they don't cover "the elements or acts of God" ... sorry, I had to note that one since it stuck out to me from the other things). But, in all seriousness, read the list before you purchase.So, now that I have summarized much of the contract, if you want to get this service warranty, PLEASE READ THE CONTRACT SINCE I DIDN'T COVER EVERYTHING!!! (Don't hold me liable since I don't have much money anyways -- I'm in college!) Also, I think this is typical in warranty contracts, but you will occassionally see the phrase "at our discretion" in the contract.Assuming they aren't jerks with their discretion and aren't too tough to deal with, I would give the warranty 4 stars (minus 1 star for the crappy lemon policy).Read the 2 reviews below, too -- they offer other information and a good perspective on extended warranties. (My experience is that, if an electronics item is going to crap out, it will go out within one year -- usually under the manufacturer's warrany still.)
Its not a miracle worker but it works really well. The deep scratch remover works much better than the liquid cleaner alone. It was easy to use, and you could see results quickly. You do have to devote a bit of time to it because you have to apply the application several times. Overall, I was very satisfied with the product.
They work, enough said. Apparently I need 16 more words for them to allow my review...annoying. Now four more words.
The camera bag does is too big! I own a 120MI, and it is like marble in a bag. I think I'm going to buy the case for the EfinaT b/c it has to be smaller. I am disappointed in the size of this bag. It does feel nice, and is well made, but the size is more then I wanted. My camera swims around in there!
I use the lens for close up product shots for a business that my partner runs. I also use it for shots of my work for my portfolio. It is versatile and takes very clear pics. Overall I really enjoy using it.
I recently purchased this model and could not be happier. I was previously a C600 owner and also have the Iris Pen Executive.The OCR is great (98% accurate) and seems better than the C600 (although the recognition hardware is the same). The screen is the best and allows multiple lines to be viewed easily. The battery life is adequate and will get you about 2 hours of constant usage. The trigger at the tip of the pen is not that helpful and I keep it inactivated. It has a pretty good scan time and can keep up with normal highlighting speed. There is about a 1 second turn around (OCR) time between lines (not seen with the Iris Pen). The advantages of this pen over the Iris Pen is that the OCR will at least try to recognize letters (ex: h replaced by n) while the Iris Pen will simply give symbols (^^^^^^) which can make retyping notes tough.I am not sure how it compares with the Wizcom products but I have looked at the Superpen and it seems more cheaply made. Also, based on the reviews of the Wizcom (alot of 1 and 2 star reviews) this seems to hold true.This model is a bit expensive ... and there may be a new model coming out in mid to late 2004.Finally, I am not sure why Amazon does not carry this product as it is really at the top of its class.
I purchased this cable with a Blu-ray player and 46" LCD. It worked badly, half way through a movie, the signal would give out, come back for a little while and then give out again (this happened a couple of times). For a while I thought it was a player or LCD problem (or something I had mis-set), but after trying everything I exchanged this HDMI cable out and the problem never came back. Not worth the money (even at this cheap price).
I needed a web cam that allowed my daughter to create special effects during their web chats. If the other kids have them then your does too. Web cam was easy to setup via CD. The only minus is that the USB cable is only about 3 ft long. It didn't reach to the back of her PC that sits down on the floor. I had to add a USB extender so the web cam can sit on desk with included stand.
The quality of glass is good, with equally good finish of the metallic ring. Easy to attach and remove. Does not degrade the image quality in any way. I paired it primarily with my Nikon 18-105mm VR lens and was happy with the results -- especially liked the marginally warmer skin tones in portraits, and pleasing colors when coupled with a B+W CPL filter for landscape shots. It stayed on my 18-105mm till I had the lens (moved on to the pricier 18-200mm VR, and happier ever since!).
This is the second of this brand of charger that I have purchased. The timer on the first one quit after about 5 years but the charger still worked until it was lost in a fire. The 200 amp start option is great for winter conditions. Definitely worth the money. The auto sensing shutoff feature would be nice though
The battery was defective, left it charging all night nothing!!! Their defect policy dictates that mail them the product at your own expense. For the price I paid for the battery I would pay the same amount to ship, and what is the guarantee I would receive a working battery. Although this is a small camera battery, if they do not have good quality than it must be luck of a draw to get a working product from them.
Does what's it supposed to for a great price. Connects a computer to a monitor, TV or any other compatible display device, no problem. And it has gold on it, ooooo.
It came well packaged. The directions made sense... mostly. The hardest part was trying to figure out what I pay for electricticy from my bill. Once you plug that number in, all is well. It was nice I had a short extension cord as I have several items I'd like to check, but they all come out of the same extension block. The monitor is really made for a wall outlet...but works. I'm afraid to test the DVR/TVJohn
this camera rocks.took it on vacation and made some astounding photos, 28mm wide lens really makes the difference. enlarged a pic to 16x20 and it looks phenomenal, strongly recommend.
There is no way you'll watch TV the same way you did before you get this - you watch what you want, when you want. No more waiting until 10 PM to see something - you just watch it the next night at 8:30, even while another show you like is on. Its pretty amazing.You need to expand the hours, though - go ...find the upgrade kit you'll need to really use this thing.
This is the second Harmony 880 I own. I have a very complex setup where I record CATV programs to DVD, VHS tapes to DVD, copy DVDs, and simply watch TV. I wasn't sure if the Harmony 880 could handle all this, but after some fine tuning on the website, it worked very well and replaced about 7 different remotes. One caveat: the remote came with a CD with old software on it. Be sure to download the latest software from the website.
There have been a lot of changes in the building of mounting kits! This kit is one that really needed to be changed,and change they did!! They have made the color perfect, and the built on extension bezel is a must for today's head units.The top mounted locks hold tight. I would not purchase any other brand!
I bought this pocket pc used to use as an e-reader since the price didn't even compare to some of the e-readers available now. It also works great for listening to music and watching movies on the Windows Media Player. This device comes with wi-fi which is great for checking your e-mail and sending IMs where ever a hot spot is available without having to pay a monthly fee. And of course it works great for remembering important dates.
I read the reviews, often stating these were an inferior product, but wanted to believe they would work. They do, one time. Then they dry up and your printer will give you an error message. Absolutely wasted my money on these, and would never do business with this outfit again.
WOW~!!! I am IMPRESSED. I was not sure of this item while I spent nearly 4 days researching for Weather proof Out door Color multi Quad Security system that I can afford, yet serves quality, and duarability. I have seen many more by Sony, Sanyo, Panasonic, the top brand name for similar quality and function. However, MUCH more cost. I learned Wired one is much more secure than Wireless one. If you buy monitor, Camera, VCR, separately, that would cost a lot more. I decided to give this one a TRY. I am more than pleased with my purchase. I use it on my 34 acr property for security. I like the desgin, and ease of installation, and operation. This professional quality Security System does MORE than enough for your home or business protection. It can work with up to 8 cameras~!!!!! Very expandable and be creative~!
I haven't had any problems with this brand before and it seems to be just as good this time around.
I usually purchase a different LS product but decided to try the 100's this time.The quality is better and the price is less expensive.Great speakers for the price.
I didn't care for the way this worked. It had an annoying popping sound. It did however convince me to upgrade to a Bluetooth phone.Motorola i880 Phone (Nextel)and a Jabra BT500V Bluetooth Headset with Vibrate (Black) that I wouldn't be without.
I have to admit, when I was first shopping around I was tempted to just settle for an ipod. Boy am I glad I didn't!!! I have had this player for about a year now and it has worked perfectly since day one! You wont find a player anywhere with this many features for this price(it's cheaper now!) I had wanted to get one in a cool color but most stores only have it in black or gray, once you see the gray in person it's nice though. I have noticed a few issues in the other reviews that might help.*The battery works just as advertised, the screen is so bright and gorgeous that it drains, the book says to lower the contrast to the lowest you can stand, that works great but i dont like that too much, if you dont keep turning the screen on you'll get the right battery life.*Its great that the charge cable also transfers files but something I didnt see anyone mention is that ANY DEVICE WITH A USB CONNECTION will charge this!!! I purchased the regular wall adapter and I dont use it. My stereo has usb and it will charge the Zen, mostly I just plug it into my Xbox 360 and viola! It's charged while I play music in my games. It cant get any better!!*I noticed some people complain about freezing, maybe they are using usb 1.1 I use 2.0 and it transfers like a rocket.*The only complaint is the you cant look at pictures while listening to music but if you plug it into a xbox 360 (which its completely compatible with) you can listen and look at photos on you HDTV they look unbelievable! you can even access your datebook and calendar on the Xbox, GENIOUS!!Pretty much just buy this player you wont be sorry, I wasn't and I'm sorry after everything I buy :)
Because the official Koss case is really oversized for the Koss KCS75 headphones, I decided to take a chance on this product. It's just a little bit too small for the headphones. But now I have a great case for the earbuds and dogtag dongle for my Jabra BT3030 headset - so I'm very glad I got the case.
The cable worked good enough for what I was looking for. The packaging was good and the shipment arrived promptly.
Wow -- I'm glad I looked at this in the store before buying. The display is so dim that I couldn't even see the colors -- for a few minutes, I thought I was looking at the monochrome version. You can't adjust this, either. It's truly hard on the eyes. I see no reason to pay extra money for this over the Palm Vx, unless you need the extra memory slot.
Pro's:*Quick, accurate real-time directions.*Accurate, constantly updated Estimated Arrival Time (Very handy!)*Clear, multi-lingual voice commands and graphics.*Quick re-calculations when driver diverges from course.*If you buy a 1GB SD card (separately), you can load all of North America, still for less total cost than the next model up (c330), which comes with North America pre-loaded. Fly to the other side of the country, hop in a rental car, and start navigating like a native! (I'm not sure, but it seems you could buy and load CD maps for Europe or other places, too.)*Lots of "Points of Interest," so you can always find a nearby restaurant, parking lot, gas station, motel, etc. (Great for long road trips in unfamiliar territory.)Cons:*Not Mac-compatible; you need (or need to borrow, as we did) a PC, with a DVD drive, in order to load the maps onto the SD card, and it took several hours to load all of North America. (We took our friends out to dinner while we highjacked their computer. It was just finishing up when we returned.) All the more reason to get a 1GB card. You don't want to have to do this every time you travel to a new region.*This model doesn't have the capability to take into account real-time traffic conditions.*Some touch-screen menus (e.g. finding a specific type of cuisine nearby) take some time and concentration to navigate through, so you should either pull over or have your co-pilot do the button-pushing.Ever since I was a kid, I've fantasized about a map that would show where I was at any given moment. (This was long before Harry Potter's "Marauder's Map.") I've never been very good with directions, and I've spent a good portion of my driving life wandering aimlessly and making poor directional choices. The advent of Mapquest was a great leap forward, but once I'd made a wrong turn, the printed-out turn-by-turn directions were rendered useless. Enter the Garmin Street Pilot! Now, I still miss turns, but that's generally my fault for paying attention to the radio, instead of the machine's clearly spoken instructions--e.g. "[Bing!] In 200 feet, exit right.....[Bing!] Exit right," or the map's clearly drawn, constantly updated 3D map. The difference is that this little miracle patiently, and quickly, recalculates a new route based on my current bearings. This is also the case if I intentionally take a different route than "she" tells me. For a while, she'll encourage me to "Make a U-turn when possible," until she calculates a quicker way to go in the current direction. (You can always turn the volume down with the manual volume knob if you don't want to be badgered any more.)I've been thrilled with the Garmin StreetPilot c320. It's easy to use, and does everything I want it to. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is its incompatability with Mac.
sound alright for the money, one of mine quit working due to wiring issues...not worth the time to deal with product replacement. just remember you get what you pay for.
I have had this product for less than two months and it's already broke. The inserts between the lock knobs, and the riser poles are made of soft plastic. After 6 shoots my stand will not hold a Pentax speedlight up.
Because of this FireWave sound adapter I am able to keep using my awesome 5.1 surround system for music and games. I was afraid my new iMac was gonna have to suck for a while until I could buy comparable speakers but instead the whole system continues to rock because of the firewave. I also paid 12 bucks instead of 70 which adds the warm fuzzies.
Bottom line: the picture quality is unacceptable, even for basic family photography. I read most of the reviews here and a few people raised this issue, but said the quality was fine for regular users. It is not!!I tested this camera the way I would use it most-indoor photos of my kids. I'm no pro, but I read the manual throroughly and tested out most of the controllable features. The flash gave their skin a green tone, and adjusting white balance and changing the color options did not help. Pics without flash had fine skin tone, but were out of focus unless the subject was absolutely still-not practical for candid kid shots. The image stabilization didn't help the focus and made picture quality worse (see below).The pictures totally lacked the crisp, clear details that to me are the hallmark of a digital camera. The processing system in the camera blurs pixels together, giving the pictures a smeared, painted look that I don't like. Even my 1 Megapixel Nikon Coolpix from six years ago gave far superior clarity and detail. When I used image stabilization, the smearing was much worse, with clumps of odd reddish glop in my daughter's brown hair. Bright colors seemed to bleed into the white background. In a brightly lit room, flash pictures gave odd bluish shadows on the white cabinets in the background, and non-flash pictures had bizarre ghost shadows behind the person pictured.I really wanted to like this camera. It's a great size for such a big zoom, the wide angle was really useful for getting pics where you can't back up, the menus were very easy to learn, you have lots of control. But all of that is useless becaues the pictures are no good. I replaced it with a Canon SX100 with most of the same features and a few more. The Canon is bigger, but still can be wedged in a pocket. And more to the point, the picture quality is excellent in every way.
I was looking for a A/V reciever to replace a Dennon that I had for years.My son bought a yamaha a few years ago and I was really impressed with the sound quality. I started looking at the yamaha line of recievers and decided to go with the rx-v series. at $300 the rx-v659 has got to be one of the best bargains on the market. the sound quality and power of this reciever is pretty suprising for this price. The automatic speaker setup is slick.(it detected crossed wires on center channel after I set it up) It may not be perfect but it will get you close enough until you can tweak it manually once your comfortable doing this. The remote control really got a bad rap in some of the reviews I read but I don't think it's that bad. Once I took the time to program it and learn its functions,I can operate all of my equip. with just this remote.(finally)I'm no technical geek but I've had some A/V equip. over the years and for this price this unit is pretty amazing.
Canon cartridges are great - I've used them for years. This combo package also looked good until I opened it. The 3e black cartridge doesn't fit the printer and in the description on amazon it was supposed to be appropriate for my printer. had to return which was easy and bought the cartridge package i knew would work.
I got this product for christmas 2 yrs ago. I have not had any problems with it. right now i am using it for my home theater system. ITS AWSOME!!! Go buy it!!!
I purchased the lens in late March and figured "How can you go wrong with one that has sold some 400,000 units?" Well you can...I didn't notice initially, but the lens arrived without a lens hood. I had to purchase one separately. From the beginning, I was under-impressed with ithe resolution, so, mounted on a tripod, I used both field and USAF test cards to see if there was a problem. My inexpensive Nikkor 50mm f1.8 outperformed it. The latter costs $125.00.It was unable to focus at infinity. With a D700, shooting it in Aperture Priority, Program Mode, and Manual, it produced soft images. At 100 and 200% magnification, the lens is decidedly unsharp. I contacted Nikon about the problem and did not receive a response. So the lens is now on its way to Amazon for a refund.Guesses as to what the problem might be? The mechanical auto-focus, i.e., it uses the camera's motor vs. having it's own. Or that I was sold a defective lens (I wouldn't bank on that).Any good news? It handles highlights very well. BUT, it has such limited depth-of-field compared to my Zeizz 85mm Sonnar. At f4, you're lucky to have both the end of the nose and hair line in focus on portraits. Weirdly, I found it's best apertures to be f5.6 and 11. f8 provided mixed results and f16 was a total right off, due to diffraction.It raises concerns about Nikon's QC after production moved from Japan to Thailand, and in lieu of the floods there. Steer clear.
I bought this cable to connect my PC to an external DAC which is then connected to a headphone amp. The DAC will accept both a coax and Toslink cable. Only the Toslink connection will provide full 24bit/192kHz sampling rates. Audioquest is known for making quality cables. This cable is the cheapest in their Toslink line. I'm not sure I could tell the difference in sound quality if I had used a more expensive cable so this one works for me.
I had purchased an older model Dell laptop but the keyboard had missing keys and ones that didn't work. I purchased this keyboard and it came within a few days. The great part is that it is so easy to install and works like a charm. So nice to have all the keys work now!
Sources: iPhone4 alone, iPhone4 with FiiO E17 using LOD, various computers using Audioengine D1 DAC and the D1's headphone out.First impression of the Beyer DT770LE: Dark and slightly cavernous sound, and a bit crispy on the high end. This is the first headphone I've had that changed signature significantly with different amping. From iPod or iPhone, refer to first impression. Using my small analog amps from the iPod/iPhone LOD, it was the same or worse. Switching to the Dragonfly or Audioengine D1 DAC/amps, the sound became just right from the deep bass up through the lower treble, with just a little sibilance and zing on the top end. The most comparable headphone I have on hand is the v-moda M100, and with both played flat (no EQ), the DT770LE had a clearer midrange with just a tinge of that hollow/cavern sound. The M100 sounded more in-my-face in the vocal range oddly enough, given that the mids are usually reported as recessed when played flat. Basically, the M100's mids are tilted toward the higher end and the DT770LE's mids are tipped toward the lower end, giving the DT770LE a darker overall sound.In summary, the DT770LE has a strong bass that plays well with the DAC's I mentioned above, and while I can't be sure that it will be acceptable to the so-called bassheads out there, it has to be pretty close since the bass has excellent impact, which a lot of popular headphones don't have, especially the fashion brands. The DT770LE's midrange is clean and clear, but biased toward dark as noted above. People who are sensitive toward sibilants or other high-frequency problems will probably give this headphone a pass, unless they're OK with adjusting the treble to get a better response. I created an adjustment, a gentle dip with settings of -2 db at 5 khz, -4 db at 7 khz, and -2 db at 10 khz, and that took the edge off for me, leaving a nicely detailed treble that's eminently musical. The DT770LE's soundstage seems about average for a full-size closed headphone, which is to say, the better the music track the better it sounds and vice-versa.Isolation is high - over 12 db I'd guess, and leakage very low too. If the DT770LE were used in a quiet office next to someone's cubicle, they wouldn't be disturbed unless the listening volume were fairly loud. The DT770LE appears to be all plastic except for the metal headband, has good build quality, is fairly light for a full size headphone, and very comfortable with light clamping force and nothing that would press on outer ear parts. The earpads appear to be low-cost plastic over a spongy material - not the best such plastic I've seen, but much better quality than what Sennheiser uses with their HD280 and PX200ii headphones. The earcups don't rotate and don't pull down far enough for ideal portable use, the cable isn't detachable, and there are no carrycases I can find that are made specifically for the DT770LE, to minimize carry size. Efficiency of the DT770LE is good enough to play most music tracks loudly on iPods and iPhones, so probably not an issue for other music players.In two previous reviews I've included the following music examples with comments about how the headphones sound with each track. My suggestion is instead of reading each one as an absolute unto itself, you could compare my notes here to those other reviews and see how the DT770LE compares with each individual track. Note that the comments below apply to the DT770LE's sound played with the EQ I described above, since the difference between flat and EQ'd is the difference between borderline acceptable and extremely enjoyable. I'm going to go farther with this and say that even if this isn't the best sound I've ever had in the house, it has to be pretty close. I've come to favor the darker tonalities of this type of headphone over the "neutral/accurate" signatures of headphones like the Sennheiser HD800, which I used for 3 years.Animotion - Obsession (1980's New Wave/Techno): The upper bass synth has very good detail and tone, and both male and female vocals sound natural, without favoring either. The DT770LE plays this perfectly.Ben Heit Quartet - Suite-Magnet and Iron (Jazz with a Bebop flavor): The piano that leads off sounds realistic and the saxophone sounds appropriately soft. Overall, the DT770LE plays this music extremely well.Cath Carroll - Moves Like You (1980's New Wave/Techno): This track's percussion and voice are crisp and well-balanced, and there's a good sense of space or soundstage around the voices and instruments. The DT770LE reproduces the space and detail convincingly.Chromatics - I'm On Fire (Synth-Pop, female lead): This track has a good amount of space around the voice and instruments, making for a very pleasant stereo image. The voice is excellent, and the tambourine(?) sounds just right.Crystal Castles - Wrath of God (Electro-Pop): The bass in this track has a strong impact but little detail, while the ambient electronic effects are clear and distinct. The DT770LE plays this track very well given the limited quality of the recording.DJ Shadow - Building Steam With a Grain of Salt (Electronic/DJ): This track opens with what sounds like very high and very low piano notes, and the DT770LE renders those notes well. The ambient voices are slightly indistinct though.Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses (Pop-Rock): The moderate level of bass in this track is played with good detail by the DT770LE, and the percussion and voice are crisp and well-balanced. This track has a huge amount of high-frequency energy, but it didn't become irritating for me.Halie Loren - Sway (Jazz vocal): Bass instrument(s) here may sound boomy with some headphones, but the DT770LE handles this pretty well. The trumpet sounds natural but soft, and the voice is done just right.Hans Zimmer - Dark Knight-Aggressive Expansion (Soundtrack): The percussion in this track hits really hard, and the bass tones beginning around 0:45 have the ultra-deep "shuddery" kind of sound and feel that indicates a good deep-bass response. Overall, the DT770LE plays this music extremely well.Kaskade - 4am (Electro-House): The bass that kicks in around 1:01 into the track is subtle, but the DT770LE plays it well. The percussion and female voice balance well with neither overwriting the other - the DT770LE gets this right.Katy B - Perfect Stranger (R&B-House-Garage;): The heavy bass that begins at 0:27 into this track is played very well by the DT770LE. The voice is slightly forward, but it doesn't overpower the instruments or get lost in the mix. The DT770LE balances the different elements in this music very well.Machine Gun Kelly - All We Have (Rap/Hip-Hop): The heavy bass beats that begin at 0:23 into the track do sound like drum impacts, although they're not sharp impacts. The male and female voices have a good balance, and the DT770LE plays this about as good as can be expected given the limited quality of the recording.Massive Attack - Angel (Trip-Hop): This track begins with a steady low-frequency sound and some slightly soft deep-bass impacts. The voices blend well with the music and have just the right presence, although the recorded quality of the instruments isn't great. The DT770LE plays this about as good as can be expected given the limited quality of the recording.Morcheeba - Bullet Proof (Trip-Hop): Bright percussion and medium-strength bass impacts make up most of this, with some dance-club spoken intonations thrown in. The DT770LE plays the percussion pretty well, and the voices sound good too.Peter Tosh - Get Up Stand Up (Reggae): The bass here has a decent but moderate impact, and the lead and backup voices have good separation that's not too narrow or wide. The DT770LE renders the bass with good detail and the voices sound very natural.Porcupine Tree - Trains (Pop-Rock): This track opens with some nicely-detailed string sounds and a forward-sounding male voice with a higher-than-average register. There are a series of "clip-clop" effects starting at 3:19 that may lack clarity and proper harmonic detail on some headphones, but the DT770LE reproduces those effects well.Rachmaninoff - Prelude in C-Sharp Minor Op3 No2 (Classical, Piano): Grand piano played mechanically from an original recording by the master himself. The bass is unusually light here, but the DT770LE renders the notes as well as can be expected given the limited quality of the recording.Scarlatti-Kipnis - Sonata in E Major K381 (Classical, Harpsichord): The harpsichord here is fairly bright and highly detailed, and the DT770LE renders the tones and transients superbly.Trombone Shorty - Backatown (Jazz-Funk): The deep bass impacts here are unusually strong, and work very well with the horns and other instruments. The DT770LE delivers the impacts with proper weight and great detail, and the horns have the kind of bite that gives them a wonderfully realistic sound.William Orbit - Optical Illusion (Billy Buttons Mix) (Electronic): This is about as close as I want to get to easy-listening music. The string(?) tones beginning at 0:18 have appreciable detail, and while the bass isn't very strong, it still adds a good underpinning to the music. The short poetic rap at 4:14, preceded by an etherial female voice, works very well with this track.
Overall a very good and quiet fan at a decent price; the 3 red led lights also add to the eye candy - especially if you have a shiny black metallic case. Performance wise, this fan keeps my dual core AMD 3.2 ghz Black Edition running at about 89 - 95 degree F (aprrox. 31-36 degree C). But please remember that other conditions - such as case material and size - will also determine how cool your whole PC will run.There are two important aspects to take into consideration if you are looking to buy this fan:1) As other reviewers pointed out, this fan is big - or rather wide. However, it is definitely not 7 inches across as another reviewer stated (unless there is another Ruby Orb version that I do not know about). Amazon description is right on in this case; I measured mine and the dimension is exactly as listed: 5.5 x 5.5 x 2.9 inches (5-1/2 inches outside diameter, and almost 3 inches tall).Still, this is a relatively big fan where its outer edge will likely hang out OVER two out of the usual four memory slots (depending on your MOBO design); thus limits the clearance of your memory slots. To be more precise, if you plan on using memories stick with fancy comb-shaped heat sinks that stick out, it probably will NOT fit under the edge of this fan.So, it is a good idea to take some kind of ruler and measure out 2-3/4 inch from the center of your CPU slot to determine if you have enough room to play with the memory slots, and the power supply clearance.2) This fan is NOT made out of copper; it is made out of aluminum. Pro: it is more sturdy than copper. Con: not as good as copper in heat transfer. Therefore, If you a sticker for copper fan, you may want to consider other fan options. However, it works fine for me.Edit: Other reviewers brought this up, and I will also reiterate that it may require some effort to attach this fan onto the CPU. You do have to push down on the fan rather hard with one hand while turning the screw in with the other hand.
I bought this model from my electronics store, and I have to say that it is excellent. Not only do I use it to record music off of my CD's, but some of my favorite scenes from my DVD movies that I have. I have had if for a few months and have had zero problems with it.I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is thinking about getting a MD Player/Recorder.
these fold up so compact, they look like a little alien or something! but it is super convenient to just fold them up. i love that about them. the ear buds fit snug in my ears, and the headphones fit tight around the top of my head. sound is pretty good. it wont blow u away, but they sound great.
I wouldn't listen much to reviewers that trash this product simply because they didn't get their rebate check. I have been very happy with mine.While not a top of the line monitor, it does produce a good and sharp picture. It is constructed well, has a small "footprint" that takes up minimal space on your desk. It is also very light weight since the power supply is corded so it sits on the floor.You get 14" of viewable space and at 1024x768 resolution the text is razor sharp. The contrast ratio is 200:1, and the color is pretty good. This is not for gaming but, if you want a nice LCD that is light weight and takes up a small amount of desktop space, this is for you.
After a few months of use I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of this case. Each page has six double pockets per side which are stitched in place. Both handles and the wheels are solidly attached and durable.Another excellent feature of this case is its appearance. It looks like a regular suitcase and not a CD/DVD case. I use mine to transport my DVD collection and it doesn't scream, "STEAL ME I contain thousands of dollars worth of media." It's large capacity easily allows me to transport my entire DVD collection easily to my friends houses. I bought this when I came close to filling up my 300 CD case. Hopefully I won't fill this one up soon because I don't know where I'll find a bigger one.
This Toshiba laptop is built very nice with superb features. 15&quot; screen is very good for watching DVD or computing work, resolution is great. 30GB hard disk is enough for most people considering that it has a CD-RW built-in.All the usual connectivity features like USB 2.0, ethernet, modemare built in. You can add a 802.11b WiFi card is wireless option is needed. RAM can be upgraded easily if need be, one slot is empty for expansion. 256MB is ok for Win XP, future OS versions might need 512MB.2GHz Celeron is more than enough for 99% of people. The battery life is adequate and weight is a very reasonable 6 lbs for 15&quot; screen laptop. Keyboard is very good and touchpad is excellent once you get used to it.It will get hot since it uses a desktop Celeron and there will be some fan noise. Get a Centrino/Pentium-M based laptop if you want cooler, more portable and smaller laptop. But it might cost you twice the money.Much better built than a Dell or HP. Dell has too many tricks on their website to get a decent price for similar configuration. HP uses third party chipsets on their low end laptops. Athlon laptops are also equipped with poor quality SiS chipsets. The chipset used in this is Intel 852GM with 32MB shared video memory. Intel chipsets are solid and stable.All in all a superb laptop for students, home users and small business use. Perfect PC replacement with easy portability. Toshiba rocks!
i really like the feel of them but i found out after i got them that i really needed a great sound. if you dont mind having not so great bass and heavy sound then you would like these. light as a feather.
I bought this keyboard for my bedroom Media Center PC. Using a wireless keyboard and mouse seemed clumsy at best, and I thought I would gamble and give this device a try. My history with Logitech has been spotty - I haven't always loved their products, but this keyboard was everything they claim.I have had the keyboard in use for almost a month - And I have yet to recharge it. The keyboard's touchpad takes a little getting used to, but is a dream. I especially like the left click button on the left side of the keyboard. This enables you to hold the keyboard with 2 hands, using your right hand to move the cursor on screen, and then using your left hand to left-click on items... very sweet.It is pretty. When I first got the keyboard, I enjoyed watching it light up as I played with the volume control (if you get this, I'm sure you'll do the same). The soft circular glow around the touchpad is classy.The only thing I would say is missing, is a fully lit keyboard, so that you can see all the keys in the dark. But regardless - I would definitely recommend this to family and friends.
This weather radio is very reliable and works as promised. What is amazing is that it is so small, can be taken with you anywhere and yet still pulls in signals as well, or better than table top weather radios. Sure it will use some batteries, but if you are at home, you can just plug in an AC adapter. I can see where some could have difficulty setting it up, but once it is set up, it works great. There have been 3 tornado warnings in the past 48 hours, one of which was in the middle of the night. We were awakened by the alert and were able to move to our safe area.
Bought this for my very picky wife who won't slow down. She says its the best one she has used. That's all I care about. No tickets yet.
Everything about this product seems to be great except for the auto shutoff feature. Using my Samsung MP3 player (USB style) it will automatically shutoff if I try to listen to anything but commercially recorded music. Anything talk (book on tape etc) doesn't work and even my own music I recorded doesn't have enough signal strength to keep it from turning off. If you are thinking of getting this look around and make sure the product fits your application. Some people claim they can keep it from turning off if they turn their MP3 player volume way up but that did not work for me.
Some expensive purchases grow on you: the more you use them the more you like them. My Canon 20D (and presumably the new 30D) is like that. This lens is not.These comments update a review I wrote a year ago and have deleted, reflecting 12 months of experience with the lens:----------From August 7, 2005:I've been using film SLRs for thirty years, and over the last three years have owned two digital cameras (a point-and shoot and a Dimage Z3) in addition to the 20D that I bought two weeks ago and to which this lens is attached. In the last two weeks I've taken about 300 photos with this lens.It seems to be a bit over-hyped. Don't get me wrong - it's a fine instrument: autofocus works quickly and quietly and the lens is fairly versatile. It appears sturdy and well-built. There's a little vignetting at 17mm, but mainly in the very corners of the image and I don't consider it a problem.But the lens is slow, and that limits your ability to manage depth-of-field. And although the image stabilization system helps a lot, of course it doesn't help if the problem is a moving subject. If you plan to photograph moving subjects in anything other than bright light you should try the lens before you buy it. I'm not convinced it's worth the money. The camera is GREAT but, considering the price, the lens just doesn't quite get there.----------One-year update (September 9, 2006):If you're really serious about your photographs this lens is likely to be a disappointment. The 20D is too good a camera for this lens.The vignetting at wide angles is more of a problem than I initially thought. Sometimes it's so bad that even Photoshop CS2 can't remove it, and I have to crop the images severely. And cropped and enlarged images really bring out the lack of sharpness in images from this lens. If I had it to do over again I'd buy the cheap 50mm 1.8 (sharper than this lens) and spend more money on a better zoom or tele or wide angle.The lens is very good for snapshots and as a walking-around lens. It can help you take some fine photographs. It's very versatile, and with the 1.6 crop sensor in the 20D, some wide-angle help is needed - that's the value here. You can take a LOT of good pictures with this lens. But if you're going to spend the money on a high-end DSLR, you should also get good processing software, a good photo printer, and lenses that don't unnecessarily limit your results. One good thing about this lens: it's versatile, and keeping it on the camera helps you avoid getting dust on the sensor, which can happen every time you change lenses.
The biggest problem for me was deciding if I wanted to get several smaller cases so I can sort my DVDs or one larger one. I'm very pleased with it. It makes it easier to find what I'm looking for, saves space, and protects the DVDs when I toss it in a drawer. I had thought about getting a big tower or expensive shelving unit, but this is a better solution for me. It works great!I just ordered 3 more so I can sort them into categories.
2nd screen does not operate when using portable battery.This is crap!
This product is great. I was really impressed with the speakers. They are pretty loud. We take it out on the river, so we don't have to use the radio on the boat and wear down the battery on the boat. The only thing I don't like is that I have rechargeable batteries for the speakers and they seem to only last 2 1/2 hours. They are brand new batteries, so I know they are good. I guess it just takes alot of juice to run it. Other than that I really like the speakers.
I have alwyas [&lt;-- that's an example of the kinds of errors you can expect from this keyboard, not a typo] been opposed to the idea of wireless keyboards and mice. I am an online gamer and having input/transmit errors can be a terrible nuissance, so I've never bought a wireless keyboard/mouse combo for home use. This model was recently purchased for me at work, however, so I thought I'd give it a fair shake. This keyboard installs easily and is comfortable to type on. I've never owned an ergonomic keyboard before so I was afraid it would be difficult to adapt, but I've found it to be easier than anticipated. I still have problems with Vs, Bs, and Ns, and also Ts and Ys, since I use "the wrong" fingers for those keys (meaning whichever happens to be closer to the key at the time), so I am still adapting. However I mis-type often enough on my own that I'm not that annoyed. What I AM annoyed at is this keyboard's excessive input errors. It misses keystrokes, doubles keystrokes, and rearranges input order often enough to be very noticable. Not as often as *I* mis-type, mind, but I'm allowed to make mistakes, I'm human. I expect my hardware to function flawlessly, and this does not. Perhaps it has something to do with a fast typing speed, or maybe it's just poor programming. It definitely justifies my apprehension of wireless input devices for gaming purposes. I will say I haven't yet had any trouble with the space-bar, as some people have complained, but I've only been using it a month.The mouse is just as horrid, for other reasons. I know it's supposed to be an ergonomic shape, but it's HUGE. This means it's also HEAVY. I wouldn't mind the weight if I never had to pick it up, but I pick up the mouse all the time. It's just a clunker and its weight makes it impractical for the way I use mice. I've since switched to aMicrosoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 - Sea Blueand it's great - small size and light weight. (The click is a little loud but oh well, I can cope with that.) The 3500 mouse also has an OFF button so I can save the battery life. I'm not going to toss the keyboard just yet, since I didn't pay for it, but I would definitely be mad if I'd spent $100 on this poor performing model. (See my other reviews, Microsoft makes some GREAT soft-touch, low profile keyboards that I like FAR better, are less expensive, and have done wonders for my wrist pain!)
I love this mouse the fact that you can change the sensitivity on the fly helps alot. I would have want the thumb buttons to be placed a bit different but still pretty good.
I've been able to run the MTP-US version without WinXP using Linux (Fedora Core 4). The core functionality of the MTP protocol this player uses with Windows Media Player is actually PTP2 (Picture Transport Protocol) which ghoto2 handles quite nicely. I'm able to transfer files and create playlists using some scripts posted at misticriver.net. I've even upgraded to the latest MTP-1.54-N-ENG firmware without the "benefit" of a winDoze box.iRiver doesn't support Linux users - but it works pretty well with it otherwise.It's a good player:Very good audio, good user interface (browser, skip, etc)I really like the timer-based FM recording capability.(a simplistic TiVo for radio)The display is clear, very easy to read with or without light.
I bought this product a month ago and see no issues with it. This is my second surge protector from Amazon, first one bought 2 years ago and still working excellent.
Bought this because i bought the battery grip for my 40d and it requires 2 batteries to run isntead of one, but then it doubles the shooting time, hell, i can say it triples or quadruples it, haha.Pricey, but worth every penny.
These headphones are the best I've found since getting the iPod. I was amazed at how low the volume is on the iPod, and the 'phones included with it are major irritating, they fell out all the time, and no bass response to speak of, and quiet, no way to rock out. (I'm a mountain biker and it's always on '10'; if there was an '11' setting, I'd set the volume there.)Anyways. I started trying headphones. And I am talking about one heck of a lot of headphones, both phones I had laying around and also many, many new ones: Sony, Seinheiser, everybody else - I was particularly annoyed at the Sony Fontopia, rated so highly by so many; I found them to be garbage, NO bass response to speak of, and because of the way they tried to get bass, the treble was wiped out also. Garbage.These are the absolute best I could find. For any money. They are LOUD, the loudest phones I could find, the bass is just great - not boomy, not dull, punchy and right there - the treble is also great, as good as any and better than most, a very wide range and all of it clean and clear and punchy as all get-out. I'm buying another set because I don't want to be without if I lose the ones I've got, or trash them on a hard ride, whatever.Forget the Fontopias, forget any other phones, drop nine bucks here and get the very best to be found.
I'm pretty impressed with my V-MODA earbuds. All I was looking for was a pair for my ipod that would stay in my ear when I worked out at the gym. These get the job done. The sound quality is surprisingly good, and despite the thin cord, they are very durable. The different sizes in attachments is a plus since I use the small one for my left ear and the medium one for my right. The only reason I didn't give these 5 stars is because I still have to adjust them a few times during my workout. But definitely a HUGE upgrade from my ipod earbuds. Excellent value for the price.
This was a very good buy. It is a genuine Brother toner and it was not as expensive as the price listed at Staples. It arrived from the company directly. I recommend it.
I bought the battery grip, based on the fact that my Rebel XT is a small camera, when using it at my last model shoot, someone mentioned it looked like a tourist camerawhich is pretty depressing, since adding the grip not only do I have more than enough battery life to my camera , it also has that pro look that people recognize, and even though I still believe that it's not the camera, it's the eye behind it that counts, having a good looking camera is always welcome.
This is a good product and it does quite well. My Acer Aspire One is working about 40% faster, and I abuse it by working with applications such as Autocad, but now it works better and faster after the upgrade.The Computer does not go all the way to 1.5 gb in the memory count in the System window, but it does the job of making it run faster quite well.Now, about installation, I recommend you take it to a computer shop to get it installed. The process is too hard and dangerous for the common guy.
Bought some Diamond 8.2's a few months back. After listening to them with all different types of music and also playing them to friends and family the response was rather negative. These speakershave a really boomy bass, at some points it was hard to distinguish other sounds over it. I tried turning it up and at points the vocal became disorted and shrill, it also sound very flat and 2 dimensional.When played at low, easy listening levels the musical details are lost by the silk dome tweeter and its overly tame driver.I dont use these any more as i have bought myself some Bose but i would not recommend them to anyone except those on a very tight budget who are not so fussy about sound quality.
Great for taking on the road. Doesn't force you to find an s-Video port on old TVs like the Apple iPod dock. Arrived quickly, thanks guys!
outstanding camcorder, small, light but powerful. all the things you find in a bigger camcorder. they should call it a palmcorder because that's how big it is.
I have owned these speakers for only two weeks,but I give the Bic America DV62si speakers five stars because they sound so good right from my computer with or without using an amp. I am using the little LEPAi, LP-2020A+ amplifier.The Bic America DV62si speakers have a very good punchy bass,and are very well put together and attractive.I dont need to say any more about the high quality of these speakers,because the other reviewers already have.I definitly recommend these speakers for they wont disapoint. Run these for several days and they just become better.
This is clearly too small for the Canon S2 IS. I would worry about damaging the camera from trying to force it in.It also does not have a strap and no place to attach one.I am returning it.
We have at least eight of the P4G800-E between my office and my home, and have not seen any USB issues except for one NT machine with bad plug and play (a SW issue). This has become our Std ASUS board for servers and for heavy developer use and I love it. Get the "e" option with built in gigi-bit lans and save a bit more. The first few of these we bought I had plug in lan cards with large buffers, but this proved to be a waste of $, the built in is quite fast. The USB on this board is generic as far as I can tell, do not see any reason for this specific model to give problems. The only gripe I can make is the SATA drives when used in RAID mode are hard to set up, we ended up just setting them up as individual drive sets. I came to Amazon today to get a couple more when our local clone retailer had closed.
Got it home and tried it out. Works well right out of the box. I tested all the outlets and am looking forward to taking it on our summer vacations this year!
Well, it charges my camera battery, not much else I can ask for! And I love the car adapter for road trips..
This being my first GPS I am very happy. It has saved me twice in the forest. I am so happy with this product I got one for a friend. :)David
I love the flash. I've used lower model and off brand flashes. This is a great investment.
If you're looking for a cheap Hdmi cable and don't feel like paying $50 and don't need a 50 inch cable then this will do. I bought mine and even though its made in china and cost me 2$ it still works
I've had this tv as my primary one for almost 4 years now, and I still love it. I have been running 1080p video constantly to it, playing games, watching movies, etc regularly for the time i've had it. In short, I use this tv a LOT, and it doesn't even have a dead pixel. I am very impressed, and my next tv (if I don't get a projector) will absolutely be a toshiba. I highly recommend this TV to anyone in the market.I don't use the speakers built in, so I can't comment on those.
The Olympus VN-120PC, digital voice-recorder seems to be a perfect fit for my recording needs. I use this device to make on the spot verbal records of my observations and memory jogger information. Some times I need to make a number of short several second recordings, one right after the other and it can react as fast as I can press the stop and start record buttons, which is not true of some other recorders. I like its play back volume control which allows me to adjust the level to fit the environment I am in when listening to the recordings.
I liked the length, it was long enough to reach where I needed but not too long to get tangled up in everything.
I bought non Sony brand DVD-RW discs (no RW's Sony's were available at many different stores when I bought my camcorder), only to find out that the Camcorder displays "Sony Disc Recommended" in the viewfinder and LCD screen EVERY time you turn the camcorder on (or "wake up" camcorder when it auto powers off) when a non Sony disc is used. This message is displayed for about 10 seconds. This is VERY annoying because you can not see what you are recording while this displays. You can tap the screen to get rid of the message when using the LCD screen, but you will still miss shots while fooling around with this. You have to wait the message out if you are using the viewfinder, which is super annoying.I called Sony customer support and they inform that there is no way to get rid of this message unless a Sony DVD disc is used. Pretty bad that Sony will, what seems like, harass you into buying Sony brand discs if you do not want to be annoyed with this message each time.On top of this if you want to take still shots with the camcorder you need to buy Sony's proprietary, and very overpriced, Memory Stick duo. The Memory Stick duo will not work in any non-Sony devices. Other camcorders take standard SD memory cards that will work in many other devices like cameras, printers, and PD'As.I returned my DCR-DVD108 and went with a similar priced JVC with a hard drive, and never looked back.
The logitech headset and microphone worked well for listening but I could not get the mic to work.
This receiver replaces a 70s vintage receiver thats in for repair.It has good sound quality, I don't notice any Hiss but it has less power thanmy old 60w system. Not like a 100w system from the past (more like 50w per channel 100w overall). Overall I am very satisfiedwith the performance, and the radio receiver works much better than my old one,A+ for reception. It has electronic bass, treble and balance controls that function well.Phono input for your old vinyl, that was important to me, I notice feedback at hi volume on thephono, but my old one did too.Good Receiver for a Low price.
This is our first experience with satelite and high definition television. Our son did extensive research into various TV's as well as sources. He chose this product from Amazon. Taking advantage of his expertise, we said order us one too. We are very pleased with it.
The good news: It's rated for ATA/100 drives but I've been using it with an older motherboard and ATA/66 drives for over 6 months. I also have one slave drive (for data) that any of the 3 switched drives can access. One of the switched drives is dual boot so the system runs four OSs. Great for development, beta testing and having one system for virus vulnerable situations. Far easier than a removable drive bay.Things to know: This switch requires a power-down and power-up (not just a reboot) when switching between primary drives (minor nuisance). I doubt that the 4th slave drive would work at ATA/100 (due to cabling complexity.)Still, I give this a solid FIVE.
This one of the best jukeboxes out there. People are crazy to complain about the user manuel (yes it [is bad]) because if you visit the actual archos website, you will have an extreamly detailed manuel. Also, the JBR is fine the way it is with the archos firmware, but with rockbox, it gets even better. The noise gets louder, battery life improves, and just too many things to list. I just have to say that this is a great and realiable jukebox that doesn't really have any problems. People probably just got defective JB's which happens to any brand.Are people crazy? there's just too many things to list about this item which makes it great...
There's not too much to say about it. It's a battery that works, it holds a charge for quite a while. I can go a number of days on it as long as I turn the camera off when it's not being used.
This is a fantastic printer. It was a breeze to set up, and I haven't had a printer problem. The print quality is fantastic as well as very fast! A great printer for your desktop or for a small workigroup!
This product works GREAT! Sound quality through sound system is very good. Everyone says they can hear and understand everything I say. Looking for a cable to install in our other automobile in place of OnStar.
It can't be mounted on a motorcycle due to wet area to be mounted because it is not a potted sealed waterproof Relay. The mounting bracket is hard plastic and can not be bent for mounting in a tight place. The sellers don't have the commond sence to understand this?They send you what they want to send you, not what is advertized. They would rather just cost you time and refund your money than send you the correct part?I'm really a "PRIME MRMBER",Larry W. Jordan
I was looking for pair of noise-canceling headphones that didn't require batteries and wanted something much cheaper than the Bose. These headphones met that criteria and they are built well for a 7-year old to handle. The sound is excellent, even while sitting on a noisy plane, so no complaints there. However, I don't really like how far the part that goes over your head sticks out on the sides, and the comfort and lightness are not quite up there with the Bose I've tried, but then again neither is the price.
Wow, can't believe you guys gave this product a bad review because Amazon charges shipping! Shouldn't give any product a bad review just because of the shipping. Find someone with Amazon Prime and ask them to add your account for the free shipping benefits. I purchased the membership a while back after my trial was up because I usually stick with Amazon for my online shipping needs. 2nd day free shipping is worth it!Anyways, back to the product...this inkjet tank is decent. I haven't had any issues with my aging Canon i470D printer. I print mailing addresses for the use with eBay, Resumes, and basic directions mainly. Haven't had any text smearing issues whats so ever. Even after I haven't used the printer for months, it still did a great job.
If you still see an image with a shoulder strap and what appears to be a wide strap around the case (for the 70" model), please note; those are features that are NOT part of the actual product. The images for the other models appear to be correct (apart from the fact there is no logo anywhere on the case I received).I guess I trust that the product is in fact a DaLite product since it came in a plastic bag with a sticker that said as much, but the product is just an un-marked un-padded bag with a zipper going almost half way through the case (from the handle down to the bottom of the legs).That said, this case appears to do the job; it will at least keep most of the dust etc off the screen and prevent some scratches. But please note; even when the zipper is fully closed it still leaves a 4-6 inch gap in the bag! This is presumably for the handle, and allows you to use the handle to carry the screen with the case on it. Unfortunately this "feature" does not allow you to close the case completely for storage. If there was a decently priced alternative I'd take it, but it doesn't appear to be the case (pun intended).
I think they wanted like $100+ for cables just like this at Best Buy. Are they nuts?! These cables are great. They work just as they should and literally cost pennies compared to what the "big store" was asking. Great buy!
But after several months of owning it, I am noticing some things I don't like.Pro's:Pocket PC operating system is wonderful. It is just like Windows and has everything Windows has to offer in a little tiny version. I am a programmer, and love the ability to connect to databases with this productMP3. What else do I need to say about that?? Wonderful!Document Library: A specially designated place tos tore eBooks was a wonderful idea!Screen: Crisp and clean. Perfect clarity, much better than the Sony's.Con's:Battery Life: Very short. I need to recharge fully every night and do a restore as the battery dies throughout the day.Size: Very bulky. In today's marketplace I find it hard to believe this model cannot be more compact. Warning: This BARELY fits in the Coach mini-office.Lack of accessories: Try to find a hardcase for this model. Yikes! Without it, your iPaq will turn on on its own, draining the battery even more.
We received the item which we ordered on time and as advertised. My wife was not disappointed. Thank you for the good service.
The skullcandy Skullcrushers are a very good set of headphones, lets just start off with that. The first thing i noticed when i opened the package was how sleek and shiny they were. But as i opened the package i noticed that they were not made of the best miterial. They feel a little flimsey and could be easly broken, if dropped. Next thing i noticed was they are VERY small. Even on the largest setting (and i dont have a big head) they are just making it for me. But set those minor improfections aside and you got yourself a fantastic pair of headphones. They are very comfortable and they sound amazing! I listen to dubstep and heavy metal and you deffently get that very deep bass that your looking for. I compleatly understand why their called "skullcrushers" because they literally SHAKE your head, its a very fun experience. And as for the comfort side of things i could listen to these for hours without feeling uncomfortable.PROS: deep bass, tangleproof wires, EXTREME comfort, sleek look, great sound quality.CONS: Cheap build,the "bass amplifed subwoffer" is to heavy on the wire
We bought this system about 4 months ago when moving into a new place. When comparing it to higher priced Sony models and whatnot, we found this one to have the most and best features for the most reasonable price.Pioneer is well known for its high standards in audio quality and is probably one of the best in the industry. It has 5 speakers plus a subwoofer. The speakers are back right, back left, front right, front left, and one that goes on top of your television. The overall appearance is very impressive. The subwoofer can either stand up or lay on its side, which ever you prefer. We decided to put it under the couch to create a more realistic and captivating effect.The dolby digital encoding in this thing is superior. For example, in a movie a car could be driving from the left of the screen to to the right and the sound of the automobile will actually seem to move across your room because of the effects the speakers produce. It's as if you are actually in a theater. Very deep clear sounds. We previewed many different home theater systems from Best Buy and other electronics stores and this one was by far the best. It has a cleaner, crisper, deeper, more resonant sound than other models such as the more expensive Sonys. No hissing or clicking sounds like the others produce because they can not handle the amount of sound. Also, it has tons of different preset theater surround sounds you can pick from to give your dvd the best sound possible. Some of them that I can remember off hand are Action, Drama, Musical, Virtual Surround 1, Virtual Surround 2 (My Favorite), and there's many many more that I can not remember right now.Another feature that makes this model superior to its competitors is that it is all in one unit. The receiver and 5-DVD changer are all in one so you don't have to worry about the bulk that other systems cause. This is especially helpful if you live in a small place or an apartment...or if you just don't want alot of equipment taking up alot of space. We have ours in a small stand with a VCR and Playstation 2 and everything fits just fine. Also, if you are worried about the 5-DVD changer....I've had some in the past that have broken, but this one is incredibly smooth and doesn't glich at all. Superior workmanship.One of the best things about this system is that you can run anything through the surround sound system. We went to RadioShack and bought some extra cords and were able to connect our VCR and Playstation 2 through the surround sound system. You wouldn't believe the effects this thing produces. It's amazing. When you can't rent something on DVD, you can rent it on VHS and still get the same surround sound effects. There's probably even a way to hook the actual TV through the system, but we haven't figured it out yet, or we haven't bought the right cord. But it does have a TV option, so I'm sure that you could.Another thing that I must add in is the amazing quality of video. This DVD system produces crystal clear pictures. You can definitely tell the difference between a movie in my Sanyo VCR and a DVD in my Pioneer. Also, I used to have a Panasonic DVD player prior to this purchase, and the Pioneer looks 10 times better. Very clear. Great color balance and depth. Amazing.Pioneer definitely took a step up with this home theater system. The all around package is just incredible. The $... you are spending is definitely worth it. Especially since some of the higher priced models don't even have many of the features or sound capacities that this model packs. We already knew Pioneer was great with sound, and now the Video capability opens up a whole new world of Home Theater Entertainment.
This thing is a piece of junk. Won't talk to HP USB printers, shows OFF line in utility software, yet the printer as online.. basically, a great idea, poorly executed.Save your money until they get it working.
This is the best backup solution I have found yet for our two home PCs. I highly recommend it.
You will have to wait for this item. Costco and northern tool has similar items for about same prices.09/06-- Received product, missing stand frame and inverter as advertised by Amazon, contacted ICP 4 times in 3 weeks, finally a response after I wrote a tech question and got a cust. rep., you will not get a response otherwise.will send missing items-10/06 - after 2 weeks, still have not received any thing, resent request for reply ...
We had gone through sooooo many coffee makers and stumbled on this one! We love it! It makes an excellent cup (or 4) :) of coffee and we love the retro look too! You will love this pot. It does take a little more cleaning then your standard glass or stainless pot but is well worth it. It also stays HOT until you unplug, no timer. Old school goodness.
It seems I've been lucky, since all may reviews are 5 stars, so far. In any case I try to be as accurate and unbiased as I can in my comments. This one is very simple, it's just a cable. I have NetFlix but did not want to spend hundreds of dollars in sophisticated wireless equipment or an internet capable TV. I have a computer and a TV set in my bedroom. They are some 10 ft away from each other and both have HDMI connectors. So all that I needed was a cable 20 ft+ long running through a path following the baseboards to connect both. I found this 25ft at Amazon for $7.79 and decided to try it. When I received it I immediately noticed how thick, heavy and well built it was. I hooked it up did a quick configuration in the computer to add the TV as a second monitor and now I have perfect picture on the TV and I am happy watching movies from the internet. It is a known issue that the longer the cable the greater is signal degradation, but I really did not notice any loss in image quality. Maybe a very demanding viewer using cutting edge components could notice something, but I cannot tell. For the regular user with main stream equipment it worked great. So, if you need a long HDMI cable, for whatever reason, that is definitely one to consider.
For 30 dollars these speakers sound good. You can not beat them for the money. They do have small crossovers but the sounds comes out clear. The bass seams pretty good.
Extremely small, amazingly light, great battery life, good sound, very inexpensive, and easy to use. This player is prefect at what it was made for.Personally, I have a 40GB player for car trips, long trips, etc., and I use the Shuffle for working out, short trips, etc. Now I can't imagine life with out the Shuffle.
I for one am sad to see the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 go. The only issue that I have had with it was failing to charge the battery in the mouse and it flattening so that the charge station wouldn't recognize the mouse to charge. That was a simple fix that I found when I Googled the issue.I've had no driver issues, no connection issues (in fact the setup was flawless). I've used on Windows XP, Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows Server 2008 Standard 64 bit without one hickup.This is the coolest keyboard I've ever seen and I for one will always wish I had bought an extra couple so that I could use them on other computers in the home office.
This is my favorite online purchase I've made to date. Used this cam to take my picture for my profile and am happy with picture.Great for second cam if you're using Skyppe. There is a plastic stand that comes with it that you can bring to anywhere that has a flat surface " Library Table " etc , or you can clip on the display. There is also built in Microphone that is a visible vertical slot on the actual cam. Carl Zeiss lens as if that actually means any better picture quality? I think there is distinct improvement over the cam that comes with my HP dv7. My next product review I am actually going to take the time to make a video review.Work is required to do video review , and I just rattled off about 4 reviews that I think deserve more attention that would be augmented by video format.My next review will be Video using this Cam.
I have purchased 2 of these headsets. One for me and one for my girlfriend. They both had mic problems. I have not found a replacement but beware there are issues with this headset.
Our home recently had a power surge due to a bad neutral causing voltage/amperage imbalances throughout the house. The situation was so bad that there were burning wire smells all over and light-bulbs were burning out, among other things. My laptop computer and my router both happened to be running at the time of the surge. In their case, the surge was absorbed by my K62146, and although it destroyed the power strip, its sacrifice saved both my laptop computer and my router, which is exactly what a surge protector is supposed to do. If only I had used this model for some of my other devices, instead of having a smattering a various brands.I think I'll be getting this model exclusively from now on, since I have proof that it's effective in protecting delicate electronic devices.
This guy went right back. First of all, it is huge. And not in any good way. It is big and clunky, but surprisingly it does hold very much. I had the simple Canon backpack and found that after moving all my stuff into the CompuTrekker I really did not have a lot of extra space. I also was very disappointed with the pockets which were too few and too tight. The computer pocket was really tight and barely fit my 13" MacBook. The fact that this is a backpack is useless. I am a 6' tall man and it was laughable wearing this. I tried several other camera bags that held a computer, camera equipment and had wheels and none of them were workable. One of my main issues is that I want to be able to go sightseeing with some camera equipment. If I bought the CompuTrekker I would have had to bring a separate bag to bring during the day. This is yet another thing to pack. I ended up realizing that the wheels was not going to happen. I bought the Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack which I can pack full for flights and then empty most of it and use it as a day backpack with just the camera equipment that I need.
I got this kit for my EOS 40D and it works beautifully. I would say the biggest thing to be careful of is NOT touching the pec pad that you're wrapping the sensor wand with since body oils can be transferred to the sensor. This was harder to do than it would seem, but I got some non-powdered gloves from the store and wore them to wrap the wand. The first time, it took me cleaning the sensor twice before I got the hang of what I was doing, but now I can clean the sensor in less than 2 minutes. Clears away every speck of dust and leaves your sensor up to factory specs.
don't buy this awful device! (you get what you pay for!) literally, within 30 minutes of regular cd, then radio play, it blew up with dimming the lights in the room, a distinctive "pop" sound...a tiny plume of smoke... and an offensive odor!...then dead silence, no lights for c/d tracks...no radio sound! ...I am SOOO glad i gave it as an EARLY Christmas present.... one day after opening, i was Thank GOD, able to return it to amazon/target at no charge.... we'll see how long the refund takes to be credited!
I love this laptop. It has great features, it's small and lightweight, and it looks amazing. However there definetly are some things I do not like- it gets very hott- the mooing noise of the fans can get VERY annoying- battery life w/wireless on is only around 3 hrs- 512 RAM is not enough- 60 gig is not enoughFor the same price in a pc laptop you could get a laptop that is probably faster and has around a 100 gig hard drive. However for me overall it is worth extra money because i love all the software that mac comes with, i love the quality of macs, and i love that it can dual boot windows and mac. Overall it is a good laptop w/some flaws.
Crisp highs and solid lows. Nice balance which is good because there are no modulators or filters. Not even a bass boost. But, hey haven't needed it. Spendy, but best iPod boom box I've heard--by far. As they say, you get what you pay for with this one.
Used the battery in my Nikon D70S to shoot pictures during the 4-day Labor Day weekend. It only had to be recharged once while I took over 500 pictures.
I just purchased this to transfer my albums to CD's. So far it has worked great, no problems at all.Sony should supply the cable needed to connect the turntable to your PC as I would tend to believe that most people buying this turntable is doing so just to transfer their old LP's to CD's.
These made the installation of my new Pioneer 150 a snap, colors match as they should,fit was perfect.. My son had purchased a harness at Best Buy for his radio also, same manufacturer but the price was considerably more.
Great quality
This item is very convenient and cheap! For the price, you cant go wrong. I use this for just about everything, music, term papers, pictures, and there's still plenty of memory left. I would highly recommend it!!
For those that know how big of a workhorse that the now discontinued Vivitar 283 flash is this little product is really cool! Makes the 283 flash into a very controllable light source. The only problem is that as I now understand the VP-1 has also now been discontinued. Wish I could find a source to buy two or three more of these handy devices!
I purchased the 6GB iPod in Aug '05, after previously using Dell Jukebox for a couple of years. The iPod is a superior product with iTunes being more user friendly. HOWEVER, one of the major reasoning for buying the 6GB was battery life, which is advertised as 18 hours. What a disappointment to discover on a long overseas trip that in truth 6 hours is closer to the limit. I have since discussed this with other mini iPod users & they confirm a similar story. When I brought this up in an Apple Store in NYC, the sales assistant stated that " 6 hours is a good result".How can Apple be so far out in their battery estimation is beyond me. Besides the battery life disappointment the product is very satisfactory.
AMIGO NECESITO QUE ME RESUELVA EL PROBLEMA PORQUE PERDI MI DINERO EN ESTA TARJETA Y NO SIRVIOXbox 360 Live 1600 Points
I HAVE HOOKED THIS ANTENNAE TO MY T.V. SET. IT WORK FINE. THE CONNECTION IS EASY AND THE QUALITY IS O.K. AS FAR AS THE RECEPTION. MY ONLY CONCERN, THOUGH, IS WILL THE ANTENNAE PROVIDE GREAT RECEPTION DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE MAIN USAGE THAT I WILL NEED OF THIS ANTENNAE IS IF MY SATELLITE MESSES UP, THEN, I WILL NEED THE ANTENNAE FOR TEMPORARY RECEPTION SERVICE.
I bought the Saitek Eclipse II after quite a bit of research into illuminated keyboards and have discovered personally that most of the reviews here and elsewhere are accurate.The good: Yes, it's a glowing keyboard. All keys are visible in low or no light. There are three color choices available. There are a variety of quick keys such as A/V volume, play, mute, etc. It's a reasonably ergonmic keyboard and fairly comfortable for typing or gaming.The bad: The brilliance of the lighting leaves much to be desired. Blue is probably the most brilliant of the three color choices and even at the max setting it's far from "bright." In fact, the other colors (purple and red) are barely visible. Many common quick keys are nonexistent such as browser navigation, power control, and calculator.Te ugly: No, that's not a typo. The "h" key routinely sticks. Further, the space bar uses a single central spring support rather than the traditional (and much more reliable) double spring, making "spacing" an exercise of precision, requiring re-learning your basic keyboarding to press the space key precisely in the middle. This is a surmountable obsticle, though on a $70 plus keyboard, it should be a complete non-issue. I have not had the keyboard long enough to experience the fading keys that others have experienced, though I don't doubt the veracity of that claim given the other issues I've run into.Bottom line: Yes, this is an illuminated keyboard. However, it is far from a GOOD keyboard, or even a good illuminated keyboard. For the money, buyers rightfully should expect much more than is delivered. Wait until the Eclipse III comes out, or look for one of the very few other illuminated keyboards out there.
Though the great price on this mp3 player makes it more attainable than an iPod, the external quality of it is poor. Good for running and exercising, the small, compact shape makes it easy to carry around in your pocket or purse. Unfortunately, the cheap outer coating on mine started coming off about a month after I bought it, so that now (at one year old) it looks very cheap and used. The screen does not display the name or artist of the songs, only a number to which it is assigned, which was disappointing as well.The software often crashes, but is easy to use for beginners. Also, the program seems cheaply put together as well.But again, I have had mine for one year and it still works prfectly. If internal quality is your real concern, and you have no preference of how it looks, I'd say this mp3 player is a great deal.
i bought this so i could listen to foreign language instruction while driving to work. my car has only a radio, so i use the portable cd player with headphones. with the volume at maximum, i still can't hear the conversations, even with all my windows rolled up.in my wife's car, which has a cassette player, i used it with the car kit to listen to music on a trip to the velodrome in trexlertown. i had to turn the cassette player's volume way up to hear pink floyd's first album... some loud, raucous stuff which i should be able to hear clearly at regular volume.in summation, don't buy this unless you plan to use it while reclining in a soundproof room. it's pretty much useless for any other application. a total waste of my money.
I used this braket to hang a 32inch flat screen. It was very easy and the construction of the mount was excellent. One point to bare in mind is that the center of the tv ends up being 3.5 inches offset from the center of the wall mount due to the folding pattern of the arm. So the stud needs to be 3.5 inches to the left of TV Center line.
Brand names are better. Generic ink does not do the job and it does not last as long. Only use HP
The Crosley Sleigh Radio was inspired by the Spartan Radio, one of the most elegant Art Deco radios of the 1930's. Unfortunately, I do not have the resources to pay $3-4,000 for an original radio. The Crosley Sleigh radio is an economical substitution for the original.On the surface, the Crosley Sleigh radio is a beautifully sculptured radio with the added bonus of a CD Player and a FM tuner. However, the most serious problem with the radio is the top lid that raises and lowers to provide access to the CD Player. The mechanism that raises and lowers the lid does not work very well. I noticed this problem with the first radio that I purchased. I returned it to the vendor and received a second radio. That second radio had the identical problem. I believe it is a design flaw.The bottom line is that this is a beautiful radio with a serious flaw. I am willing to live with this flaw because it looks great in the living room of my 1939 International Style house. Learn to live with the flaw or start saving to purchase the orignal Spartan Radio.
I'm less that satisfied with them. If they weren't half price when I bought them I would have returned them.It took me quite a while to find the correct orientation in the ears. Completely non-obvious. If I redesigned them, the stem would make a ~130 degree angle with the bud so they could hang down. Then the low end is very dependent on how snug they are. If you tug the cord just a bit, they loosen a bit and the low end drops out. The cord feels cheap. I hate the asymmetric cord too.They're good enough to keep until they break, but I won't be buying them again, even at $20.
This camera is amazing. Is so small that I always carry it with me. The quality of the pictures is really good, and is ready to shot pictures just a couple of seconds after openning the lenses.The two things that I did not like about the camera is that it comes with a very small memory card (8 Mb), so you better buy a bigger one. Another thing is that you can't hook it up to the TV.Since I got this camera I've been taking pictures all the time. All my friends are telling that is an awesome camera. Definetly worth buying :)
I've been using the GR-DR550U without problem since around 2005. I have taken it on many vacations and it works well for the price with no problems ever. It is a great video camera if you are in the market for Standard Digital video recorder and are happy with that quality, however I am getting rid of it because I am ready to step up to AVCHD recording.The features I liked were: 4-pin Firewire out, Mini USB out, mic input, 15 X zoom, easy menu, 12 or 16 bit audio recording, and added SD slot for video thumbnails & pictures - Note: at 1.33 Mega-pixel the pictures are better used for scene place marking rather than pictures to keep as masters (i.e. Bring your good digital camera too when traveling).
Updated 2/24/2012:The latest firmware upgrade has eliminated most of the firmware bugs identified in my original review. This router is now reliable and works well. The VPN is still not 100% reliable, but it works for the most part. If I had it to do again, I wouldn't purchase this, however.In fact, I'll never buy another Cisco product. Cisco has awful support and seems unwilling to every fully correct the bugs in their products.Updated 11/24/2011:I own two of these routers. I've deployed one at my home and one at my vacation home about 800 miles away. I use the Router's VPN features to connect the two networks. In addition, a friend of mine has 4 of these routers and uses them to connect four of his offices.This VPN Router is very good, especially now that they've upgraded it to "Version 3." It's fairly fast, and supports the ability to create Virtual Private Networks to connect two locations over the internet with an encrypted tunnel. It also supports PPTP so you can connect to your network remotely using the VPN client that comes with Windows. It supports DynDNS so that you can give yourself a name-based internet address (abcd.dyndns.org) even if your ISP doesn't give you a static IP.It also offers DHCP, so your computers can all get their own, internal IP address from the router. By default, it is set to 192.168.1.1, but I like to change mine to 10.1.1.1, which is also a private IP address that's much easier to remember and type.Finally, it has QOS settings and bandwidth management features that ensure consistent voice quality for VOIP services.-----------NOTE: The bugs listed below have been fixed in the latest firmware revision. I'm keeping the details for historical purposes. If you experience these bugs, try updating your firmware!-----------However, despite more than 5 years of development, this router continues to have some firmware bugs. Given how mature the product is, there's simply no excuse for this.The most easily reproduceable bug is the one that affects ports forwarding. If you repeatedly enable and disable port forwarding, eventually, the router will simply stop honoring your changes. It'll report that it has done what you requested in the web configuration, but it won't actually do it. This can be downright dangerous if you opened a port for testing purposes with the intent to immediately close it. If the RV reports that it closed the port, but didn't, you'll believe that your network is safe even when it isn't. Sometimes, this problem cascades into a total router lockup. The problem usually can be fixed by powering off the unit, but apparently not by doing a software based reboot. This means that remotely changing ports configuration is not recommended. Any time I make significant configuration changes, I finish up by powering off and powering back on the router, just in case.There also continue to be troubles with VPN tunnels. Sometimes they are lost (and not reestablished) for no apparent reason, even if you have the tunnels configured to reconnect. Sometimes the router reports that tunnels are connected, but they aren't. TO fix it, you have to login to the UI, manually disconnect the tunnel and then reconnect it. The problem seems to be worse if you set-up the VPN tunnels using a higher level of encryption than the router uses as the default.When I enabled logging of blocked and allowed packets, I found that the router incorrectly logs all packets allowed through the VPN as blocked by a policy violation, even though they were actually allowed and didn't violate any policy.I've contacted Cisco's small business support in the past and found them to lack basic competence in Cisco's technology.This router has a great feature set. However, there's simply no excuse for buggy firmware.
Well, this can be quite the sound system. With it's amazing sound (even though it's only 71.2 watts) and low price, you can't go wrong. Now, usually i will pick a 2 possitives and a negative, but, this has nothing wrong with it. And plus, at 60 bucks, that's amazing. This 6 speaker sound system will go great in your room, but not outdoors. The price is so low, it's valuable! And to top it off, all you music lovers, this is the system you want! Like i said, this has nothing wrong with it and you can't go wrong for this 6 speaker (which can fit just about anywhere in your room) sound system.
This is the first digital camera my husband and I have used and it's super easy and takes wonderful pictures. I did quite a lot of research before we purchased it and agree with all of the good reviews it got - also agree that the battery door is flimsy - you have to be careful with that.We were taking pictures and downloading them within 30 minutes of opening the box!
I bought one of these for an indie film that I am working on. I bought it one month early so that I would have enough time to learn everything about it. At the end of the month the right side of the screen started appearing a shade darker than the left side when viewing on an external monitor / TV (recorded to tape). I returned it to amazon and purchased a second camera... which also had the same defect (only this time it was much worse and visible on the LCD display). I spoke with a friend of mine who had the same camera and he had the same problem after his warranty had expired which cost him $1800 to fix. After the warranty for that work had expired it started doing the exact same thing again and now he doesn't even use that camera.Needless to say, I did not purchase a third camera but bought a Sony HVR-Z7U instead. It's a little more expensive but well worth the money. I noticed a significant increase in picture quality right away and it has many other features that I like much more. Recording direct to compact flash cuts my editing time in half.I really wanted this camera to work because it has some pretty great features for the price, but it wasn't worth the hassle for me.
Product was exactly like described and came with a great amount support equipment, seller was fast and professional. This item was also a great price for its condition, excellent on both counts.
The camera does works but is very difficult to set up and administer. Also, Linksys tech support is among the worst I've ever used. I used the camera for about 9 months, but finally threw it out because I just couldn't bear to waste any more time on it.
Maptech's Terrain Navigator is great on your home computer, but Maptech also has a product called the Pocket Navigator that runs on Compaq Ipacs that you can take out in the field with you too!!! What will they think of next??? Now you can take their same USGS Topo Maps, download them onto your pocket pc, and as your hiking see exactly where you are!(sorry folks, doesn't work with the palm pilot)You can even hook it up to there new GPS unit the Navman!!!!They have great info about this product on their website (...) you should check it out! I did and I love it!
These speakers are incredible. I needed to replace the speakers in my 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon (full size van). Only 2 of the 6 speakers were working. The factory setup is 3.5's on each side of the dash, 6x9's in the front doors, and 6x9's in the rear panels. I used Mopar replacements for the 6x9's, but could not find discount priced Mopar 3.5's for immediate sale, so I researched the aftermarkets reading reviews and narrowed down to these, as I wanted lower priced speakers. Anyone can spend 100+ bucks on 3.5's but I wanted the best bang for the (low) buck. Now, after hearing the 3.5's, I honestly wish I had replaced ALL my 6x9's with this line of speakers from Pioneer. The 3.5's in the dash absolute scream in comparison with the Mopar factory speakers -- the Pioneers are incredibly efficient, clean, and project extremely well! As stated in other reviews, they do produce some nice bass tones -- not enough to stand alone (unless they had to) -- but definitely a nice complement to full system. As a value conscious person who only likes the best, I highly recommend these speakers. I will be using speakers from this Pioneer line for my other vehicle. I'm a working drummer and use this van to haul my equipment and I will not compromise on sound quality. I feel that these speakers do an excellent job of reproducing music the way I like to hear it. They are a real winner in my book: excellent sound and low price. Now lets hope they last!
I needed a better card for a game I was playing. I assumed this would be better than my old card simply because I was going from 128 to 256. I was wrong. There's nothing wrong with the card; it works perfectly. I just still need something better.
I needed this to build my DIY talkbox. Works perfect !I'm living in France, delivery has been done in 2 days (!!!) coming from Phoenix (US)...
I had two versions of this, both lasted no more than 14 months. In the first case, the headphone jack died (the left side just stopped working one day). I didn't feel like cracking open the case and soldering; I shouldn't have to do that.The second one suffered from incessant hard drive failures. I would spend a great deal of time transferring music, only to have the hard drive die. There are several online "solutions" for this, firware upgrades, resets, etc. but most of the time I was only able to load 25% of my files before failure.The final straw was that the power jack failed - I plugged in to recharge one day, then nothing. It was great while to the extent that it worked, but ultimately proved unreliable.
Its really all about the results, the Pics are amazing, the Zoom Feature is quick and easy, it is small enough to take anywhere, and it is a very durable camera. If you can find one for less than $150 Buy It!
It seems like some or all of the ports just quit working periodically. Therefore, there is inconsistent performance. I don't understand why this would be. For instance, my keyboard was plugged into the hub and quit working. I plugged it into the computer directly and it worked.
I was very happy with this product. The quality of the toner is identical to what I would have expected from HP OEM toner cartridges, but at a fraction of the price.
I have been using these for several weeks now and I have nothing but good things to say about them. After doing research on a few different pairs of headphones, I chose the HD555's and I'm glad I did. You should try them and see for yourself.
Bought this earphone so that i can wear it just hanging out or going to the gym. it was important that the earphone looks decent and in the gym won't slipoff my ears while running. This worked out really well for me. I don't care that much about sound quality, so i can't give an opinion about it (i usually don't care to and don't notice a difference)
I'm just using this for X-Plane on Mac OSX; I just plugged it in and it worked; easy to program in x-plane. It feels nice and responsive.
I'm not a professional but this lens makes me feel like one. It is a very versatile lens, working well inside or out, low light or extremely bright. Am looking forward to taking sporting pictures next spring.
Out of the box, the signal from this device only reaches about 5 feet. There is also a persistent hissing noise. I have tried the resistor hack described in other comments, which does extend the range to about 15 feet, but adds an annoying whine.
I am new to digital SLR photography, but I have a long experience with 35 mm SLRs (Nikon N80, Nikon 6006 most recently). I decided to go with the Olympus Evolt 500 about 1 month ago based partly on price (I bought the kit with the additional zoom) and on the EVOLT's extensive feature list (I particularly like the ability to shoot blue/purple/green/sepia) and the unique dust reduction system for the sensor. I was also impressed at the 8 mega-pixels compared to the 6 for the Nikon D50 and D70s, as well as the compact size and light-weight. I was also disturbed to hear about certain color problems importing Nikon RAW files into Adobe (giving them a slightly bluish hue) because of Nikon's attempt to force people into their software package. So far the EVOLT has performed very well (at least comparable to my old film N80). I love the freedom to shoot limitless pictures without concern for running out of film. Now I am much more selective about printing (which will save me in the long run).Criticisms:--some difficulty shooting in low-light--takes some manipulation of the sub-menus to select film speeds more than 400--the pop-up flash is a poor performer unless you are very close to the subject--it does do a nice job on red-eye reduction--the packaged software is very limited in function--running in manual is possible, but much more complex than it needs to be (why can't camera makers go back to the old simple match needle system?)--view finder a bit cramped--I think it tends to under-expose by a 1/2 stop for my tasteStrengths:--lots of features very suitable for advanced amatures like myself--fairly fast writing--allows you to shoot multiple frames quickly in JPEG without having a delay to stop to write--intelligent design of small details (for instance, in the two lens kit the lens hoods reverse for storage on the lens itself! Also, the filter size of the two lenses is identicle, reducing cost on filters that can be otherwise pricey)--lacks top LCD panel (this I think is great as it cuts down the size and weight of the camera--with the large LCD on the back who needs the top LCD anyway)--intelligent layout of the controls--they are also not to small like the Canon digital rebel--superior feel to the Canon digital rebel product which is flimsy by comparison, but not the tank like weight and feel of the Nikon D70s--easy ability to shoot high and low-key shots--this is a very nice little program to add and makes formerly tricky exposures much easier--can remember your designated preferences for program mode (for instance I have my program setting for Sepia/children/film speed 400/fill flash) This allows me to shoot simply in the Auto setting (for point-shoot simplicity), but if I want to quickly switch to my favorite preference I simply switch to program and away I go shooting Sepia--hand-holds extremely well in low-light situationsCameras to compare to include the Canon Digital Rebel and 20D, Nikon D50 and D70. I am not familiar with the Pentax and Konica-Minolta offerings to comment. I think this camera offers superior design and lenses to the Canon Rebel without the excessive cost of the 20D. It offers more creative control and higher Megapixels (and I think better kit lenses) than the Nikon D50 at comparable cost. The D70s probably has comparable features but at much higher cost/weight and lacks the self-dusting sensor. I would buy this camera again, it has put my Nikon N80 on the shelf perhaps for good.
So far after 3 weeks of use every day for about 6 hours, these headphones are awesome! Listening to television through these has never sounded better, or more clear!
Local store wanted 4 times the price. Glad to find here, and cheap too. Works fine.
I can not comment on this product as far 12/25/2007 have not received it in my home
I just wrote a review on 160 Maxell tapes (3 pack). This 4 pack of 120 minute is a good buy of fine quality reliable blank tapes.
I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited and both speakers went bad in the front doors. After confirming these speakers would fit and work properly, I ordered them, received them and proceeded to disassemble both doors, removing the old speakers only to find out they weren't even close to fitting the screw placements. At the time not a big deal since the original speakers were infinity speakers with an attached amp on each speaker, I had to mount the amp to the door and then attach to each speaker, thus already drilling holes to attach the amp not that much of a big deal to drill holes for the speakers. (though very frustrating....purchasing the original speakers w/ amps are extremely expensive) After doing all this, it then became clear even the wire hookups didn't fit correctly which also required some fixing!In the end, very poor representation of what vehicles these speakers fit. If they are not misrepresented, then the measurements of both the speaker screw holes and the wire hookups are simply incorrect!Not very interested in Pyle anymore!
Have had the 202 for over a month now. Have recorded direct with built in TV tuner, AV inputs and S-video input. Have had no problems. Product was listed as using up to 512mb SD cards but I have used 2 different 1G SD cards with no problem. Speakers are loud for their size. Copying files from mpm to SD disk takes about 3 minutes for a 1G file. There is a loss of about 1 sec of content when recording any show greater than a hour since the mpm automatically breaks your content into 1hour blocks. Time it right and all you loose is commercial time. With movies, hope for the best. Remote is slim and works great.Batteries seem to last just over 2 hours with heavy useage. Wish I could find more to buy. The colored led helps give visual indication of status of mpm (reoording, off, stby, etc). Yes, renaming files is a pain. Best to just hook up to computer and rename them that way.
Disappointed it did not work well. Terrible sound! Invested in a more expensive option and love it. You gotta spend to get the best.
With is sleek design and great speakers you just have to buy this item.The speakers detatch so that you can arrange them for your suround sound needs. You can mount the player on the wall and with the funky little remote you don't have to get up to find your favourite song! Not just that but you can also listen to your favourite radio station with its AM and FM digital tuner. Becareful though. If you're placing the player system on a shelf be carful that there is plenty of clearance at the top because the cd lid slides up and if your shelf isn't big enough it wont open the whole way. Apart from that small set back I give this product five stars!Despite the small slim speakers this product produces quality sound!
I think that the headphones were great but they broke way to fast the part where it plugs in broke off the first day i used it and i sent it back and still havnt gotten a refund or a new pair i bought these in march got them on the 31st of march and i still havent gotten anything very dissoponting.
This keyboard has great feedback and is top quality. It works wonderfully with a macbook-desktop setup. The volume keys and such work without any configuration. No problems pairing or reconnecting when waking the computer from sleep. I will look for Macally products in the future.
I bought this for my trip to India. It i so simple to use and the joystick feature for the umns is a breeze to get a hang of. I did not like the idea of having to touch the screen to do everything with the Sony's. I wanted the Canon Elura 100 but the idea of a noisy camera turned me off.Like the other guy said, buy the tapes online because they are pricey in the store.
The item works fantastic! Just I am not too happy with the falst advertising. I was under the impression that when I bought it it would be new but the vcompany decided to lie. There is no way this is new the book for instructions were missing and the box was torn up to bits. Held together by tape. but the item work I highly receommend. The mic doesn't work too well though, you have to have it right by your face for it to even pic up your voice.
Bought this just a few days ago and already noticed a major problem that I haven't seen in the reviews. The unit is getting very hot within 20 minutes. I really need to return this crap, but what choice do I have? My other AC Adapter's cable broke!
The ear buds are comfortable but as a runner they can slip out at times. It does have very good sound quality
I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the pictures printed by this small printer. It's compact so it doesn't take up much desk space and it's even easier to take on a trip. Overall it's an excellent printer. Another point is that the printer cartridges are reasonably priced for an HP. The only con is that isn't doesn't print 5x7's. I was very disappointed in that aspect.
Great image quality, sturdy; medium low light sensitivity as would be predicted by objective lens diameter; great compact binos
Let me come straight to the point. This stuff is garbage. Please save your hard earned cash, and purchase something different. This does nothing to remove or repair scratches. If you want to waste 10 dollars, you can rip up a 10 dollar bill and flush it down the toilet. If I could rate this item as zero stars, then I would.
the product has performed well to date. It was extremely cheap in comparison to all the others. I will use this vendor again until he fails.
The Pharos is easy to install & use, and has great satellite response. However, the maps are not as detailed or up-to-date as Garmin's MapSource Maps. I found the directions were sometimes strange and circuitous, leaving me to wonder where I went wrong. If you already know where you're going, the Pharos can help you plan the route. On the other hand, if you need real-time navigation help, try the Garmin cfQue instead. With over 5 million integrated points of interest, it's the best deal going.
Every thing is good but can't fit more than 10 quality songs on it.
This unit, like much Philips gear, uses a remote protocol that is impossible for most &quot;learning&quot; or even programmable remote controls to emulate. (This maybe purposeful on Philips' part as they try to promote their own Pronto brand of home-theater remotes.)Even though the picture quality was pretty good with this unit, I ultimately returned it because of the remote incompatibility. To be honest, it didn't really even respond to its own remote control very reliably; Philips' way of multiplexing the functionality of the VCR and DVD on the same remote was quite clumsy. It responds slowly, and you never quite know what &quot;mode&quot; it's in, partly because of the few front-panel indicators, and partly because of the poor on-screen status displays.Another downside was that, on the VCR side, this unit is incapable of setting its own clock based on the time signal sent out by many PBS stations; in this day and age ALL VCRs should have this &quot;autochron&quot; feature instead of forcing you to watch a blinking 12:00 after a power outage.
I've been somewhat of a fan of Sony headphones for a while, my first pair being the MDR-V150 back in 2006 for $20. I remember at the time thinking how much better those were than anything I had before. A year ago (2011), I had bought the ZX-100 and had that same feeling all over again. I felt everything just had a lot more punch to it with deeper bass and higher highs.The first time I used these was at a friend's graduation party in June of 2012 where he was showing off a game his team had made at Digipen. I put these on and was instantly taken aback by how well the 7506's sealed out the outside world. I fired up the game, and knew right away these headphones were something special. Deep, heart-jolting base... crystal clear highs... simply beautiful. I can't recommend these highly enough. If you're in the market for a decent pair of higher end cans, these NEED to be on your list of considerations. You won't be disappointed.
Works best for its purpose. Best value for the money spent. I don't suggest anyone to purchase branded and costlier alternatives in the market because this one serves the right purpose at the lowest possible cost. The build quality is very good, picture quality is awesome, and the stereo lead attached with the video cable also works good. Even with a length of 15 feet I do not experience any data loss at all. I have a Thinkpad which has its VGA port at the left side and the audio port on the right side of the front panel. The audio cable is long enough to be comfortably used while the video cable is connected. I find absolutely no problem with this device and would suggest this to everyone looking for a best quality vga/audio cable at the lowest possible price.
We love our new kameleon universal remote! Very easy setup and a great look! It is running our DVD/VCR combo, our cable box, our TV and our 300 disc CD changer. The only device we can not get it to work with is our Bose system. I have tried other universal remotes to work the Bose and they have also not worked. I think it is a problem with Bose and not the remote though.The backlight function works great!! We have not had a problem with it staying on all the time and running down batteries. Just sit it on the coffee table when not in use, not the couch where you are always moving around. We have also not had a problem with the backlight not staying on long enough....just move it again and it will light up!!
I added one of my old Radio Shack passive sub-woofers to my Polk Monitors in my office, fed by a Yamaha AV receiver, some years ago. The speakers, recycled AV receiver and DVD player are used in my 11ft x 12ft home office to listen to my CDs as I peruse the web. My LR HDTV has a better system - including an inexpensive 10" Sony subwoofer. I ordered the 12" Polk to replace it, sending it to my office. Sadly, the new subwoofer wouldn't fit in the LR - but just fit perfectly in my office... go figure! The new Infinity speakers I also received in that order easily displaced the old Monitors. Wow! Great improvement - such classics as Paul Simon's 'Graceland' and 'The Rhythm of the Saints' albums came alive with real bass... as did several display items on shelves around the room. Several items hit the floor, adding to the experience. I'll admit that the sound level was 'significant' - but the bass was clear and unmuddied, if that's an appropriate term. The only negative I can think of affects me as a short wave radio listener. The sub-woofer's power supply, a switching type producing a rich and strong source of radio frequency interference. The noise is there as long as the subwoofer is plugged into the wall. I remedied that with a switchable outlet box, with added transient protection. An odd problem, it joins the myriad of consumer electronics in my home that must be disconnected before I can do some serious shortwave listening. Aurally, the Polk PSW505 deserved 5 stars.
Ultra-high-1000mAh AAA batteries pack of 4; these batteries are top of the line for high drain devices, and yes they do last longer than conventional Nickel Cadmium batteries. Make certain that your charger is a Nickel Metal Hydrate (Ni-MH) compatible. Will always recommend Targus batteries
The Telezapper does create a pause and a beep each time you pick up your phone, but it has not deterred a single telemarketer call. The beep happens, and then the sales pitch begins as usual. There has not been the slightest reduction in the amount of annoyance calls we received. It seems like the product is just as sleazy as the telemarketers it is supposed to combat. It was a total waste of money for us.
Very happy with my flash. Vast improvement over the built in flash. I am very happy with my purchase which I have used extensively so far.
I wanted an inexpensive camera with optical zoom for my wife. This camera is very simple and when used with the optional docking cradle makes learning to use digital cameras very easy. Of course the pictures at 8x10 are not as high as quality as with my Sony 717, but I could get 6 of these cameras for what I paid for my 5 mega pixel Sony. I took me 6 months to fully learn how to use my Sony. My familily is taking great pictures with this Fuji in one weekend...! I highly recommend.
Very well made - the cover is exceptionaly sturdy and layout is practical. Great deal!
The universal folding base is a necessary accessory to the model 681 monopod. While the tripod base cannot match the stability afforded by a dedicated tripod, it will provide for better stability than the monopod alone.
Dont have to explain it!! If you have used it you know its good.And keeps your cpu 10% COOLER or more.
Good range and speed and perfectly reliable. But you have to understand the technology. The extra speed advertised only comes when you have matching components. If your entire wireless setup is not AirPlus Extreme, you will have to adjust configurations on this and other parts of the network, including the router, to be more vanilla 802.11g.By the way, I am currently using it taped to an old 266MHz Toshiba laptop and sitting one floor and 60 feet from my (D-Link) router. And the antenna is folded down. And, no, it hasn't ever crashed.
Works great with my Playstation 3. Sound quality is great, microphone sensitivity is good as well. Only complaint is that the headpiece fits too tight for comfort. Definitely worth the money though. Would recommend
I recently bought one of these cards. Everything was fine for the first couple of months. Thing worked fine. Then the fan on it went bad. It growls really loud nonstop. So i called the customer support. They told me they don't cover it until the fan actually goes out and destroys the whole card. So then frustrated, I asked if i could just buy another. and they said no!!!
Fitment is accomadating. Leather will give a little. The Olympus tough tg1-ihs camera will fit. One does have to take off the oem handstrap off the camera too bulky. Definitely not water proof, but for other trips it works dandy. Two places for memory cards and an interior slip for your plastic or a buck or two.
Product was delivered as described. Worked out perfectly for my needs, and was a great price. Seller was great to deal with and shipped product promptly.
I finally broke down and bought a DVD player. The Go Video system is great, it plays all sorts of DVD formats, cds, mp3s and it has an am/fm reciever. This is a fantastic home theatre and a kickin stereo!
We pre-ordered this for our daughter (11) who has not stopped playing with it since she got it. Mattel has designed and built the perfect MP3 player for girls who don't have a need for all the iPod bells and whistles. The online content is fun and captivating and the optional outfits make this a doll for the new age. Absolutely wonderful.
Absolutely would not work with an underpowered G4 laptop. Gave no warning or indication what the problem was, but would not work. No problem on a faster G4 or Intel Macbook. Easy to use. Software is a little flakey if you try and change settings while the box is running. The least expensive box I could find with built-in hardware encoding. I bought it to capture audio and video from VHS tapes, and it is perfect for this.
On the plus side:1. This cassette adapter works in my Passat's stereo, unlike the Sony adapter, which did not.2. Sound quality and usability are both better than the iTrip.One the minus side:1. The sound quality is miserable. Bass is almost totally missing. The midrange dominates, and most of the high end is muted. This problem is so bad that adjusting bass/midrange/treble on my stereo cannot compensate. For reference, actual cassettes sound great in this same stereo.2. This cassette adapter has gears in it that make both spindles turn when one is turning. This is probably what makes it work in my stereo, however it does make some sound. The end result is some mechanical noise that gets in the way of quiet parts of the music.
I bought the Pure Digital PSV-351 30 Minute Point-and-Shoot Camcorder when it first came out and I LOVE IT!! My profession is a Video Designer, so at first I was hesitant in purchasing such a small video camcorder for I thought I would be very unhappy with the quality of the videos, the battery power, the amount of memory, not having a lot of features, etc... HOWEVER, I use this product more than any of my other camcorders or cameras. It goes with me everywhere! The camera is simple and that is what makes it easy to use and such a delight to interact with. Trips in the past I would lug around this HUGE camcorder and I would get so frustrated for it was to big or heavy to carry. Last week, I went to the grand canyon and I decided to only bring my pure digital camcorder. I was able to capture all of these wonderful moments. At one vista point, there were these dancers in beautiful colored outfits .... I was able to zoom in and out and I did not even need a tripod to capture the motion. That evening I just downloaded the videos and started editing the clips. I am always impressed with the amount of videos I can store, the resolution and how I can just point and shoot. I love using this product!! It is always so quick and easy. I love giving this product as a gift!! I have bought this product for friends in the video industry, friends with kids (who do not see their lives without it) and my 65 year old parents who send me a video now every month! Another plus is it does not matter whether you are a Windows or Mac user AND it is such an amazing price! ENJOY!!!!
I purchased this lens to replace the Pentax 18-55 and 50-200 lenses that came with the K10D I bought. The benefit of this lens is that it means you don't need to change lenses and miss shots as a result, and you get a little extra reach. When you build this much zoom into a lens it means that some image sacrifices will result such as sharpness, distortion, CA, speed. However, with this lens the overall performance is actually quite good when compared to other zooms and super-zooms in the same price range (see Internet professional reviews) and it's significantly better than Tamron's own 18-200. In doing a compare with the Pentax SMC DA 50-200, I found that the Tamron 18-250 is markedly sharper from center to corner at all focal ranges and aperatures. Color saturation and contrast is slightly better, too. Auto focus performance is on par with the Pentax kit lenses and is generally fast and accurate enough for most shooting with the exception of low light situations or fast moving subjects. Although it's not easy to focus accurately in manual mode with the smooth focus screens found on digital SLRs, don't be afraid to simply set the focus ring for the approximate distance to the subject for quick point-and-shoot situations if you have a good sense of distance. At a dark reunion event where auto focus and looking through the viewfinder for manual focus was impossible, I simply set the camera on manual focus and pre-set the focus ring to the distance I planed to shoot for the next wide angle shot. This allowed for fast "hit and run" candid flash shots that came out perfect, even with the lens wide open.The big let-down I've found with this lens is the CA (chromatic aberration - or purple fringing) which is just a hair short of the point of being unacceptable. In bright sunlght I almost feel like I'm once again shooting with my Canon S3 ( a "super-fringer"), always hesitant to take pictures of those situations where dominant CA lives such as high contrast shots like tree branches with sunlight showing through, shadow details on a bright sunlit building, sunlight reflection off of chrome or ocean waves, even someone's skin in bright sunlight. I had a local camera store get out a new 18-250 Tamron, place it on a K10D and shoot one-on-one with my camera outside. The resultant CA in high-contrast shots was the same, so it's not my lens alone. The CA is the worst at the corners but can be reduced slightly by shooting around f11 to f16. Interestingly, the Pentax kit lenses have significantly less CA. This may be attributed to their SMC coatings. Pentax has its own version of the Tamron 18-250 just released with some believing it's actualy made by Tamron. What would be interesting is whether the Pentax version with SMC coatings will have reduced CA as a result. You may want to wait for the reviews to show up for the new Pentax lens and determine whether you want the Tamron or the Pentax based on the comparative results. Although I have not shot in RAW mode yet, I understand that CA can be corrected for with software when the picture was shot in RAW. I just don't like the idea of investing all the time and effort at the back-end when better lens performance can prevent all that in the first place.Overall, the Tamron 18-250 is a respectable "walk around" and travel lens worth considering. Just be reminded that you'll need to shoot at ISO 800 or 1600 more often than you might think as a result of the slow aperature performence. It looks great on the camera, feels a lot better and is tighter than the Pentax kit lenses, the plastic has a nice quality texture to it, and it takes impressive pictures (including macro). If the CA was controlled to the same levels as the Pentax lenses, I'd rate the Tamron at five stars instead of four. With the CA issue, I'm between three and four stars, but rounding up to four because of the overall appeal and performance of the lens.Update (11/21/09): I've had this lens now for a few years and as I have expanded my collection of lenses, I have used the Tamron 18-250 less and less. The reason is that I have grown accustomed to bringing multiple lenses with me and switching to the lens best suited for the need. I have also found that the image quality of this lens is not in the same league as other consumer lenses - actually it's the worst of all my lenses (Tamron 28-75, Pentax 16-45, DA*50-135, DA*200). There's a price to be paid for having such a wide range in focal length in one lens. The only time I use the 18-250 is when going on long bike rides in Europe, and I only wanted to carry one camera with one lens. But even then after looking at the pictures taken with it, I always think about how I wish the picture could have been taken with one of my other lenses due to the overall softness, corner softness and distortion and pretty bad CA's. On the plus side: I only recently discovered that this is not too bad of a macro lens. For Pentax owners, I'd recommend going with the Pentax 17-70 over this lens since most of your pictures will be in that focal range.
This is unquestionably the best lens in my arsenal, and I own several other Canon L-series lenses. It's not the lens with the most versatile focal length range, nor the most convenient thing to haul around, but for shooting with a full-frame D-SLR, no other zoom can touch its optical qualities and feature set: astounding edge-to-edge sharpness, freedom from vignetting, great color and contrast, large max aperture, fast auto focus and two-mode image stabilization that really works. It's so good optically, it makes me smile every time I find a reason to use it. Not everyone will want to put up with its considerable weight (it feels like it's carved from a solid block of metal) or hefty price tag, but if you need the capabilities of this lens it's simply the best.
I prefer B&W filters over any other. That's because they do it right .. nearly EVERY time. I have a number of them for various applications and choose them over other brands at every opportunity.
I was shopping for an MP3 player and decided to look and see it the latest portable CD players would play MP3's, and of course they will. So after reading reviews on the cheaper MP3 players and comparing prices I decided to get this. It can play MP3's from a CD-R or RW. The way I have my MP3's organized works well with this for me. If you burn multiple folders to a CD, it treats each folder as an "album". It plays the albums and the tracks in alphabetical order. All my MP3's are in a folder for each album, and the files are named starting with the track number. So for me, it plays everything in the right order. It will move between tracks in each folder, or hold the button to move between folders. It has a "hold" switch that slides that will stop the buttons from doing anything. Useful if you put it in a case or pocket where the buttons might get accidentally pressed. It also remembers the where you were on the last disc it was playing. This can be handy for some things.Disadvantages:The display is small with no backlight.The buttons are small and difficult to read, but not so bad that I wouldn't buy it again.The headphones are awful. I guess that's to be expected with such an inexpensive CD player. I'm used to pro quality studio headphones though, so they may not seem as bad to a more casual listener. I'll use them for mowing the yard, but in general I'll use headphones that cost 5 times what the player costs. It does sound good through good headphones BTW.It will not fast forward or rewind through an MP3. Not a big deal, but I wish it would do this. It does do it for standard CD's.In spite of these minor issues, it's a nice little device for the price and I would definitely buy it againEdit:One more thing I'd like to mention - the battery compartment is in a very silly spot. It's under where the CD goes and toward the back, close to the hinge for the top. It makes changing batteries a little tricky.
We have had this toner cartridge for about 2 months. So far, we have had no problems and are very happy with the quality of our copies.
I'm finally in family photos without having to run from behind the camera! And yes, I've knocked over a camera making that mad dash.
I have to admit that these speakers sound great, especially for their size. However, batteries only last a couple of hours. I had ordered these for my computer system at work. So, I searched for the AC adapter, and it has been discontinued. And, even when it was available, it was $29.99! Almost as much as the speakers! Sometimes it gets frustrating that Sony makes all their adapters proprietary, so that universal adapters won't work.
This item has kept the bothersome kids in the neighborhood from gathering in front of my property. It was very easy to install
The product mailed to me did NOT include a secure digital 2.0 Gigabyte card as advertised by you, but only a secure digital 1.0 Gigabyte card.As you are well aware the price of a 1.0 Gigabyte card is NOT the price of a 2.0 Gigabyte card !!!Thanks.
very good, 100% recommended, good lighting equipment, ideal for holiday cheer, I recommend this team Cyclops Pro Lights Eliminator Lighting E146
The Linksys WAP55AG tri-mode access point is an excellent unit! Setup was a breeze! It was also very easy to configure all the security access settings. I found it to be pretty much plug-n-play. Configuration only took about 10 - 15 minutes. I have been using it with the Linksys WPC55AG notebook adapter and have had excellent connectivity.I dealt with the Linksys tech support when trying to configure multiple routers for a small business setup and they went above and beyond the call to solve my problem. I would recommend any products made by Linksys and their parent company Cisco.
I have tried several other wireless mice before I purchased the Logitech one. The first thing I noticed when I open the package is how good its build quality is. The buttons are so nicely weighted and the range of the RF receiver is adequate for laptop. Highly recommend this one for people looking for a REAL GOOD mouse for your laptop!
As a fine artist by day, I wanted a way to transfer those abilities over to the computer. This has more than surpassed my desires. It really does transform photoshop, zbrush and mudbox into new, better products. The drivers it came with were a little buggy, I lost my saved settings a few times. I dropped them back to 4.93-3 and it works perfectly now.Highly recommended for any artists out there
I received the Targus PAUM005 as a Christmas gift, but found it somewhat heavy due to the 2 AA batteries, and there is no on/off switch, so I decided to try the PAWM10U, which uses AAA. Unfortunately, the PAWM10U seems very chintzy. It clicks LOUDLY and the scroll wheel has too much play. The on/off switch is very tiny, you have to use a thumbnail, so it's not much more convenient than the tiny push button on the PAUM005. I'm going to return it and keep looking.
Bot this with much intrepedation, after reading other reviews. Pleased to say it works great. Wished it looked better, and the buttons were better organized. LCD screen is small, for a large radio. But great reception to NPR in NYC and CD works well too. Running on rechargeables for over month, both CD and radio, no problems. Singing in the....
I actually stole this lens from my older brother.. He would use it on his Nikon D70, so as soon as i found a good adapter i took it for my Canon 7D... Its a really awesome Lens... I use it mainly for surf photography in the ocean. I was super scared I would have killer vignetting and luckily it doesnt. It is a wide lens and really makes the waves look much bigger then they really are. I was previously shooting with a kit 18mm lens and it was really hard getting the shot.. With this lens, it makes everything look better. Even not being able to focus it (because it is in a housing) it still come out with sharp photos.
what a lens, awesome pictures so interesting you just get carried away and ur lost when ur doing a photo shoot, u just wanna click more n more
The cassette tape device on this player failed rather quickly. The mode of failure was that it would work for a few minutes and then suddenly it would be almost silent. If you listened carefully you could still hear a very soft version of the material being played but the sound volume had gone almost entirely.Since I felt that Sony has always been a quality product, I bought the newer version of this same device. The new version is shaped more like a football. I know it's the same inside because the remote control for the old one will still operate the new one. My new version has not failed yet. I am hoping for the best.
I'm afraid there's just not much to say when reviewing a cable. However...it did the trick just fine! Nothing but a great experience!
Let me first say that I love this shuffle - it is perfect for moving around the house or taking a walk while being able to listen to tunes or podcasts. Sure, it doesn't hold as many songs as the big guys but for my use it's great. And when I get tired of the songs I am listening to, then I just go on to itunes and change them. No muss, no fuss.The problem (and hence the 3 stars) was because the battery wasn't holding a charge even when I turned it off. Sometimes I only use it once a week and everytime I went to use it, the battery was dead. So I phoned Apple and their customer service is most excellent. They said that the battery should be holding its charge and they would send me a new one. They put a hold-charge on my credit card for the new one and once I returned the old one, they would cancel the charge. They sent the new one within a couple days with an easy return envelope (they paid all the shipping). Haven't had a problem yet with the new one but I have only had for a few days. Question is: does Amazon sell inferior products or was this just a fluke? NOTE AFTER MONTHS OF USE: love the shuffle, definitely a 5 star for people just wanting tunes to move around with. Still don't know about the question if Amazon sells inferior stuff or not. One more thought for those out there just buying their first ipod: if you need to have playlists or want to use an ipod to project sound into a room - this is not the ipod for you. This shuffle is very basic with only the ability to change volume and to skip forward or backward through songs. There is no menu. I love it for its simplicity because I use it with a great pair of headphones I bought and have it on while doing housework or just laying around and wanting to listen to tunes with a nice sound.
After you get your media onto the Zune you'll really like it.If you really love bureaucracies. If you thank the DMV for informing you that they cannot registering your car because you forgot to check a box telling them you own a dog, then you'll love the software to get your music on your zune as well.Expect this every other time you try to do something as outside the box and as exotic as adding podcast to your player.Just add your podcast folder to the list of "monitored folders" under podcast and vou la there it is, every new episode downloaded will be synched each time you plug in your Zune. That is unless the podcast your downloading do not have "podcast" as there genre id3 tag. Of 20 different NPR podcast I have, this is 13 of them.To get these into your Zune you can put them individually into your music folder, and add them to a playlist each time a new one is downloaded, or you can download a id3 tag program and manually do it yourself for each episode every time you get a new one. The playlist option is easier but then you lose the ability to pause and return to any long podcast you might be listening too.Be aware with this new software v.2you will,1. "waste" you time trying to figure out how to do things which should be seamless2. be severely limited in your options of how you can do things, don't expect your right mouse button to pop up a time saving menu3. pray that they come out with version 3 soon
I use this for my Blackberry Pearl, and after converting music to wma format, have almost 40 full albums stored on my phone! Screw an IPod! I've got a phone with a mini-USB port and a memory card!
This is an excellent camera I have ever seen. Photos are crystal clear even that were shot in absolute darkness without any lighting at all. Impressed with the camera.
If you're are looking for a small yet great sounding dock for your iPod you can'y go wrong with this model. I just love it. All my friends and family agree. I chose it after listening to all the high class competition. To my ears it was the best.
This is the OEM ink product, and works as expected. I don't know for sure if substitute brands work as well, but this is good, does not clog my printer or leak all over the place. While Canon is more expensive than the substitute brands, I know that my paper and printer and office will stay clean and neat, at least as far as ink spills go.
This FM transmitter works really good, nothing to complain. But I think there are many other like this with cheaper price. Advise: Look for other brand and type. This device can only transmit the ipod sound into frequency while (the ipod) is charged.
I chose this camera because I wanted a good camera with a big optical zoom number. This camera has done everything I've asked of it. I've blown up pictures up to 8x11, and they turn out great! I'm very pleased with this purchase!
I have used this lens for more than 10 months now, and it has never disappointed me. This is my most favourite lens and remains on my camera more often than not. Great for available light photography.
Lousy sound. I'm not an audiophile, but I know lousy sound when I hear it. When I decided to buy it, I think I confused it with another iRhythm speaker model which got decent reviews. This one barely has better sound than my laptop's speakers. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't even take these for free.
I believe I received a used product . . . Although now I don't remember. While the product was shipped in a timely manner and quite intact, it only worked for about 3 months. The battery had failed. Replacement batteries weren't that expensive. It was just tremendously inconvenient!
I did not receive a verbatim cartridge but a cheap imitation, too much trouble to exchange. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice... well you know the rest. Let's just say I won't be making future purchases from Toner Pal :(
this buslink is good for the music but it breaks easily i only had it for 4 months and it broke
Nikon has done a good job in positioning their newest flash units, which is to say that the SB-400 offers enough to make it a good choice for many people, while the SB-600 offers enough more to make it a better choice for others. Which one is right for you? Like everything, it depends.I chose the SB-400 and probably keep it on-camera about half the time. Indoors the option to bounce the flash off the ceiling makes all the difference in the world, and I would almost never use the on-camera flash for indoor shots. Either bounce the flash, or use available light without flash, to get good photos of people. Outdoors, using the SB-400 for fill flash greatly improves pictures of people and many other objects being photographed at close range. The on-camera flash can be used for this too, but using the SB-400 gives much faster recharge times and more power, and is easier on the camera's battery. It is especially useful when you will fire a burst of several shots in quick succession, as the on-camera flash will not keep up. The SB-400 will usually give you several good clean flash shots without having to pause between them. For all these reasons I usually keep the SB-400 on the camera if I am planning to use flash for even some of my shots.Unfortunately the SB-400 lacks a couple of fairly important features. Since the flash head only rotates vertically, it can be difficult or impossible to use bounce flash for vertical shots - you have to bounce the flash off a wall, which might not be conveniently located and might not be white. That minor inflexibility alone will be enough reason for some people to spend extra for the SB-600. The SB-400 does not work with Nikon's high-speed "FP" flash sync mode, which is important for outdoor photography because it means that you can not use a sufficiently high shutter speed to get narrow depths of field in portrait and other shots in good light: a true disappointment. Finally, the SB-600 offers much more control flexibility, including the ability to adjust flash exposure compensation right on the flash itself. This is important because it adds to the camera's flash compensation adjustment range - there are circumstances in which the +1 EV maximum flash compensation of my D90 is not enough, and since everything is controlled automatically Through The Lens (TTL), there is no way to over-ride this other than killing TTL control altogether and switching flash control to manual.There are of course other features that the SB-400 lacks, but these are the three that have actually gotten in the way of ordinary photography for me at times, and the three that have made me think twice about whether I should have gotten the SB-600 instead. An SB-600 is now on my long-term mental wish list. Fortunately the SB-400 performs quite admirably most of the time, and it is a nicely designed unit. It is fairly small, very light thanks partly to the fact that it uses two instead of four AA batteries, and it does its job unobtrusively. With just a few added key features it would be perfect.My advice is to think carefully about the trade-offs and consider the SB-600 instead if you think you will use some of the features I've mentioned. Considering the total cost of the camera/lens/flash system, it might be well worth the extra $75 or so to avoid missing some of those shots that the SB-400 isn't suited to helping with. For anybody looking for an easy-to-use flash, and who perhaps isn't familiar with the concepts of bounce and fill, I'd recommend learning a little bit about them, as they will let you very easily make almost EVERY shot better.
A fine value for the money, and it does what the specs say it does. Need I say more!
This camera is all about portability. Don't expect much more than a cool little camera you can slip into a shirt pocket &amp; you won't be disappointed.Installation is easy and the camera is a snap (no pun intended) to use.Great gift for a kid....
My wife's 30 GB 5th Generation IPOD finally lost it's battery. Apple wants a bunch of money to replace it. This kit was a very reasonable alternative for anyone with moderate technical skills. The included plastic tools are crap and don't work for prying open the case (but they are GOOD at cutting skin, be careful!). I used a sharp knife blade with minimal damage to the case. Once inside, it was a delicate operation to get the new battery to plug in to the provided slot on the circuit baord, but completely doable! Now, the IPOD works like new and holds a charge for hours.
Tamrac has designed a small/medium bag for single camera body carrying that I have found very convient. Over the year plus I've used the bag - I like it VERY MUCH.This is not my primary camera bag - simply because I cannot fit everything I might need for a professional photoshoot. For this I use a $200+monster bag and a cart to wheel it around. One backpack bag will not fit all needs.Here's what I like about this Photo backpack:1. Great Value for the money2. Comfortable when under full load3. Adjustable shoulder and chest straps4. My vacation configuration: Canon dSLR Rebel w/kit lens, BGE-1 battery grip/w2 canon batteries, a 70-300mm telephoto, 420EX speedlight, bounce flash portrait diffuser, camera battery charger, 4AA Ni-Mh ( for speedlight and Powershot A75 or A-85 + AA battery charger, a mini-tripod, Canon Powershot A85 backup camera, printer cable, extra Compact Flash cards, 8 in 1 flash memory reader, camera/speedlight instruction manuals, 58mm lens filter sets, and lens cleaner kits.5. Plastic coated overflap makes the bag somewhat weather resistant (except for side pockets). (IMHO) This is NOT a weatherproof bag, and do not attempt to use it as such.6. Adjustable internal padding allows for many different configurations.7. My Homeland Security airport checkpoint bag of choice. Throw it on the X-ray belt - easy to open if necessary.8. Carry handle between shoulder straps is a convenient feature.9. Cargo net pockets allow handy storage of manuals.Things this bag will not do - no matter how much you wish it would:1. It's NOT a two camera-body photo bag (unless you want to leave speedlight or telephto or a whole bunch of stuff at home).2. It's not an ideal shooting event bag because of back flap and and zippered main compartment - it must come off your back - and on the ground or table to take out what you need easily. This is a two hands and a firm surface to change your stuff bag. You'll still need a fanny pack or belt bag for quick changes of lens.3. I can't use it as an all weather bag. I wish entire backpack were made of more water-resistant materials and designed to be more equipment protective.For limited photoshoots; vacations or a casual backpack bag to carry a limited load of camera equipment the Adventure 8 is a GREAT purchase. It's convenient as a carrier bag for modest amounts of equipment. Perfect size allows me NOT to tempt fate by carrying backbreaking loads. Paired up with my roller laptop computer bag and backpack - I'm only looking like a minor uber-geek road warrior when on vacation.
I bought this tv mainly for playing my xbox 360 video games in HD. And it was worth every cent. While it's not top of the line by any means it's price can't be beat for the quality of the product. As for watching regular tv on it it's not so great, the images are usually too dark and you have to do a lot of adjusting but I don't subscribe to hd tv so I can't say that the images wouldn't be improved if I did subscribe to it. As for gaming on it I love it. While once again it is a little dark, I've had no trouble with ghosting and the audio is great. So my recomendation is that if you're a gamer who has a very small space to game in and want to see your games in HD then this tv is a great buy.
Duracell Ultra Batteries with shelf life of 2021 delivered wrapped in small zip lock bag, and not in retail packaging as in product picture. Voltage checked and showed 3.2V for each indicating that they appear to be fresh. Description should not imply that it is in retail package. I have no way of knowing if they are counterfeit. They certainly look legit. Don't know if I will purchase from this vendor again. Will see how long they last.
It works very good.I tested the cable with a CD-RW unit and a PATA hard drive and it works. Even I tested playing music with a standard compact disc and the music was playing clean without any noise or jumps in the audio track.This item is not Plug and Play or Hot Plug for the device attached, what I mean is that you must restart your PC to let the OS recognize the unit attached.
Overall: great mouse, but I have not been able to program the wheel buttons for alternate functions.Battery life: battery life is sufficient considering it comes with 2 batteries - 3 days under normal conditions and 1-2 while heavy gaming. quick change is really a quick change.Performance: operates flawlessly; quickly change pointer speed (fast for vehichles, slower for sniping while playing - is a very nice feature)Things I would like: changeable covers, one more button (for gaming), and to be able to program the mouse wheel.Note: a bit pricey but worth most of it. I bought one for my brother and his experience is similar to mine. I gave it a 4 only because of the price otherwise I love this mouse.
It was working excellent with my Nikon D80 for nearly 2 years (not quite 2 years yet). I used it for taking clinical photos of my patients. I only use it for about 1 to 2 times a week, not really that often. Today, the right side of the tube die on me and didn't flash. I checked and make sure it didn't fire not because I accidentally switch that side off. I am going to send it back to Sigma and see what's the estimate of fixing it... It isn't very durable for only lasting less than 2 years...
Does exactly what is meant to. Locks the shuffle securely, easy to put on and is comfortable to wear. Expands easily with the massive bicep curls that I do.
This is my 2nd Kodak Digital Camera. I liked the 1st, used it for 3 years, and was induced to move to the new camera for its superior MP rating (12MP vs. my old 6 MP camera), its better low light capabilities without using flash, and its higher magnification without resorting to computerized magnification.Besides that, its sturdy, had good lens protection, and I expect will stand up well over several years of high usage.I take several thousand photos a year and edit and crop photos a lot. You can make large prints of even a small portion of a picture, and be confident of its fidelity and resolution.In researching the camera I was concerned about some negative comments by users, especially about battery life, but bought it anyway because of my excellent prior experience witht Kodak, and Consumer Reports Magazine's reviews of various Kodak models with similar battery usage characteristics. (They didn't review this model, but did do a similar lower MP model).I just can't believe their experiences. The camera comes with excellent non-rechargeable AA batteries. They lasted well over 100 shots, most of which were energy hogging flash photos.I'm now using rechargeable Kodak batteries, and their life seems at least as long, and they cost under $15 at Wal-mart for 4 Rechargeable batteries + a recharger.ps. The model I bought was a real bargain - I bought a remanufactured one, that came from Kodak with the same support a new one would get. Furthermore, I found out from Kodak that this camera, no longer in production, is identical to the newer Kodak 1285 camera, except for the model number.Good camera at a good price!
Great purchase, very happy with it. Very easy to use.
This is my first PDA and I was happy with it until I could no longer recharge the battery. I exhausted all of the suggestions on Handspring's FAQ page with no improvement. If you buy it, put up the extra money to get the longest warranty you can...you just might need it.
Has a ton of features and outputs for amps, overall nicely done and worth the money.
Purchased two TrippLites, placed one on one computer in one room and placed another on a another computer in another room, problems with one of the units in one room, what happend was all of a sudden the unit shut down and no time to save data, just completely shut down the computer, although their could of been a short in the house at the time, it did not allow the computer to stay on, computer seems to be fine, so did not return this particular unit, other unit in other room functioning excellent. Not very happy with the PowerAlert feature that you are forced to download from the manufactures website, everytime you disconnect your computer from the powersource it alerts you to a message that the PowerAlert is not on disconnected, this is after the computer has been plugged back in and computer is on, this PowerAlert would of been better if you could of downloaded from a disc, not really happy with this this function of the UPS, at the time when I purchased it, no one in the reviews mentioned that PowerAlert is a small annoyance and you have to download it everytime the computer has been disconnected from a power source, other than that I am happy with the TrippLite UPS, I bought these two units as I recently lost a monitor to a power spike which fried the monitor and had to purchase a new monitor in case it happened again, have not had one of those power spikes since so I am not sure if these units will save the computer from being damaged if they do fail I will again write another review for this brand of UPS.
If you are an audiophile don't expect Bose Companion 3 outperforms your home hi-fi setup. Anyway, it's undeniably the best $250 computer speakers I've ever listened to.I've got a respectable audio setup at my living room (Creek amp, Monitor Audio Studio 6, and Arcam CD player) and must say Bose Companion 3 is good enough to listen to musics with satisfaction. Fast and tight bass, reasonably clean mid and crisp trebles.For $250 I'd say it's a bargain. Highly recommended!
I use these headphones with my MP3 player when I workout. The forward facing speaker design and the way they stay in my ears is ideal when dealing with the large amount of motion at the gym. I would recommend highly, especially due to low price.
Item came properly packaged. Power supply overheats and then burned out. Luckly i had a spare. The seller contacted me in regard to my pruduct and offered a refund. However, since all Other devices worked properly, i decided to keep the product. I wished the device had more support for laptop sata drives with 3.0ghz. Jumpered drive according hdd manufacturer to a lower speed, but still no luck. all other drives worked fine. So overall, i am completely satisfied with my product and would recommend this seller again.
I will probably be stuck with 2 Corsair RAM after these two bad RAM are replaced and returned to me, but if I had a choice I would not get them again, even though they do look cool.I wouldn't mind if one, or even both RAMs were DOA, but the situation is worse. The RAM comes with two metal panels on each side for grip (and possibly cooling). Not only was one RAM bad (memtest spotted that one) but the other RAM broke when pulled out of the motherboard. One of the two metal panels just snapped off. It was shocking given how these are supposed to be above average RAM.I could get some heat sink thermal compound and put it back on but I decided not too because the other bad RAM must go back anyway.Corsair gets good reviews but this is far from solid, stable RAM. Poor quality control coupled with hardware that part in your hand didn't bold well for me. I ended up going down to the local computer store and buying a set of average common looking 2GB 800 mhz RAM, for less, which worked. Before Corsair can sell their image as a leading brand name they need to up quality control and provide working hardware first, then much better robustness and after that we can talk cool looks.When I do get the RAM back my system will be 4 GB of memory in total but this RAM experience set me back. I can't comment on performance, as I would have liked to, but to be honest it isn't all about the performance and as you can see not even getting things off the ground result in bad reviews. I will keep you updated on what happens next.*Update 16th July 2008*I went through 5 sticks in total to get 2 working ones. That is a 60% failure rate. I would just spend on regular RAM in the future and forget about splashing out for fancy RAM.
Well I see this camera is a few years old... but I expected some good quality.Firstly, it's a very small camera and I love it. I use it for my laptop, and it clips perfectly at the top. The USB cord is SHORT! Don't get this for a desktop. It's maybe 2 feet. Unless you get an extension.Installation is easy... I just popped in the CD, plugged it in, and everything was fine. It makes you set up some Logitech software program where you can connect to others... like a cheap Skype. Don't bother with it.Now the quality is pretty good COMPARED to other peoples webcams these days. Everyone still looks like a bit of a pixelated robot compared to my camera. When it's dark and my face is near the laptop screen and the background of my laptop is white (or like on Chatroulette), it looks good. But it isn't so "HD" as I thought it would be.The quality gets worse during the day. At noon I see these lines all over my screen, but maybe because the lightning is sort of dim. It seems to get the BEST quality, you have to either be outside or near a window, or just have the light on you solely.It's a bit frustrating.The pictures aren't that great to be honest. They look a bit grainy. They are tolerable. Once again, you need perfect lightning to get the best out of this thing.I have had people say my webcam looks great as well. Maybe I am being too picky... but this was 40something bucks man!Right now I am in noon light, my room is somewhat dim. But I see light blue lines horizontally and vertically. Also, the mic seems fine as well. It works, average quality.I will say though, I have a tiny space between my teeth, it's HARDLY noticeable. Dentist said I have perfect teeth, people compliment my smile on both webcam and in real life. But this camera makes my tiny space so much more unnecessarily noticeable! NOT COOL! This camera, when it seems something dark, it makes it stand out. So if you have black hair you'll look good. My skin atleast looks super smooth lol. But it makes the dark things look more darker. I'm looking at my teeth and man... the shine just looks weird with this camera. Again, NOT COOL!I'd get a better model or something if I had the money.Oh and don't be afraid to mess with the settings. The camera in due time also seems to adjust to things without you knowing. I'm not talking about auto focus either. Speaking of auto focus, TURN IT OFF if it gets annoying! I have mine on manual focus. It's fine that way.In all : easy to install, quality is DECENT not super HD or anything (not really HD...), need BRIGHT lighting whether it's lighting like a bright day or lighting of your computer white light JUST on your face with dark background, pictures grainy, MAKES TEETH LOOK WEIRD! Doesn't make dark circles go away (LOL).I wouldn't recommend to a friend... maybe if they were on a budget.
I have been using Macs since the beginning. This MacBook Pro is everything I had hoped for. Generally, I buy my Macs directly from Apple as I usually require build-to-order specs. This stock MacBook Pro with the 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive really had all I needed. I'll admit I did question whether to spec out the 7200 RPM drive from Apple vs. the 5400 RPM drive provided in this Amazon version but the ability to have the computer the next day with Amazon Prime pushed me over the edge. The 5400 RPM drive is fast enough and I have no regrets. The $150 rebate is a bonus too! This computer is highly recommended. (This MacBook Pro was obviously factory fresh and factory sealed too!)
1. Getting the Guide+ program information system to recognize the channles available from the cable box (Time Warner) was impossible. Thomson (the manufacturer) punted me to TWCC who said it was not their responsibility.2. Even if you could get the Guide+ recognized, it is severely flawed and limited: it can only hold 45 channels! And it can only accept channel numbers up to 125. This means that all Satellite and many Time Wanrer channels cannot be recognized by the box.I have replaced this unit with a Tivo and DVD combo.
They worked great for about 6 months, suddenly have to sit very close to the transmitter to get decent sound. In that period of time I only used them about 2 dozen times. Have ordered new batteries, hopefully that will fix the problem but they have not arrived yet. The batteries cost $19.95 with another $10 for shipping. If I have to replace the batteries every 6 months then it can get quite expensive.I would not recommend this item to a friend.TV Ears 10341 2.3 System Wireless Headset System (Blue)
I got my Davis weather station over 20 years ago. In August 1992 it survived a direct hit from Category 5 Hurricane Andrew with wind speeds over 177 miles per hour. It stills runs great. Davis builds a great product and they always stand behind it with free repairs if there is a problem. By Gregg L. Friedman MD, Psychiatrist, Hallandale Beach, Florida
You should buy a good tripod besides a good camera, and this one is great. It looks feels like a pro tripod, but is also not a $2000 one.Heavy enough to make you comfortable your camera will be safe, but is also not extremely heavy so you can't carry it out.It just need good manual adjustments to make it work right.But you will see the huge difference between this tripod and those very cheap ones.And the carrying case is great.
At last count, Itoya made 5 different versions of their Profolio portfolio/presentation books. They have The Original Profolio, The Profolio Evolution, The Profolio Advantage, The Profolio Expo, and finally The Profolio Professional. The Profolio Professional is Itoya's top of the line model and I highly recommend sticking with this line and this line only, if you can. Unfortunately Itoya doesn't make the Profolio Professional any larger than 13x19 or 14x17. So if you need a larger sized Profolio then you will need to go outside the Professional line. If you need a Profolio that is 13x19/14x17 or smaller than I HIGHLY recommend going with the Professional line. Yes, they are a bit more expensive but they are absolutely worth the extra money.First and foremost the Professional line comes with a soft padded polyurethane cover, which has the appearance and feel of natural leather and is extremely resilient to wear and tear. All of the other lines come with hard polypropylene covers. This may not seem like a big difference to some but I couldn't possible disagree more. The padded polyurethane cover not only looks considerably nicer, it also ages much better than the polypropylene covers. Most importantly, the Professional's just feel so much better in your hands than the other versions. The padded polyurethane just has a great feel to it and ultimately it makes flipping through a presentation book a far more enjoyable experience. I have gotten so used to the padded polyurethane that when I go to my larger 18x24 books, which have hard polypropylene covers....well, they simply feel cheap by comparison. Fortunately I recently found a company that produces an 18x24 presentation book that actually has a cover that has a similar feel and appearance. Actually, its much nicer as its actually made with real leather. (Prat Start 4 Presentation Book for those that are interested).The Profolio Professional also comes with Itoya's PolyGlass sheets, which are the clearest & highest quality sheets Itoya makes. The only other line that carries these sheets are the Profolio Advantage books. The difference is that the Advantage line doesn't have the padded leather cover. So if the sheets are important but you have no interest in the leather cover, one could go with the Advantage line. If you want the best sheets and the best cover.....well, look no further. The Profolio Professional is the line you want. Regardless of which model you wind up going with, all of Itoya's presentation books are acid free and are 100% archival. So in that regard, there is no difference between the different models. The Profolio Professional comes with 24 sleeves so in total it can hold 48 pieces of artwork. I personally think its the perfect size as these things start to get a bit heavy when they are full. I have quite a few Professional 13x19 that are full and while they do have a bit of weight to them, they are still extremely comfortable to look through. I am not sure that would still be the case if they came with more pages.Bottom line - I have been a photographer for over 15 years and have tried more portfolios/presentation books than I care to admit. That said, the Itoya Profolio Professional line is easily one of the best products I have come across yet, especially when you factor in the price. Yes, there are better presentation books out there but they will cost you considerably more money. For the price, the Profolio Professional line is easily one of the best options on the market. I not only use them for my print portfolio's, I also use them for my lithograph/print collection. All in all I cant possibly give them a higher recommendation. Its just a great line of presentation books, for both artists and collectors alike.5 Stars!
Gave the GPS to my dauhter, she has started running. She said it is very accurate, easy to operate, and can see it at a glance, she said it helps her keep her pace, give her incentive to run.
I had been looking for a better quality speaker to replace the high quality (but huge) speakers that were packaged with my new Sony R series computer. I considered the Bose media mates and others recommended on this site but most still took a significant chunk of real estate and did little to free up visual space either. So I noticed the SRS-Z1 on the Sony website and immediately thought, there is no way that those tiny little things with only three watts per channel are going to sound half as good as my current speakers but...So here they sit on my desk, barely even noticable among the stacks of... never mind. Bottom line, if you want an all in one portable system or a simple two speaker, easy-on-the-eyes replacement for your computer speakers LOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE! If however you are willing to add a subwoofer and create your own mini audiophile system BUY A SET NOW!Without a good sub these speakers are huantingly transparent and accurate to a fualt but they have no bass what-so-ever. Imagine a set of $1.99 headphones and you'll be in the right frame of mind. Yes, the fidelity is much higher than a transister radio but the frequency loss on the low end is similiar. Once a sub with mini plug output is added however this system just opens up. Freed of the need to produce the low frequencies these speakers make mids and highs seem to hang in the air as smoothly and delicately as anything else on the market. After about ten minutes of E.Q. adjustment on my computer these speakers are comparable in sound to my (Much larger floor speakers) Bose 701s in the living room, with a little help from the sub.If the price tag scares you, remember that prices vary wildly from shop to shop and todays latest and greatest is tomorrows bargain bin filler.
I settled on this Landmann Big Sky Fire Pit based on looks and due to many great reviews. To all of you that took the time to review, thank you!This is my first fire pit for family use.Pros1) All needed accessories included (minus consumables such as sand and logs)2) Beautiful appearance3) Grill rack is actually functional4) Rail protects burning from bumping against it, which is likely will happen eventually specially with kids roasting marshmallows. The sides do get hot so be careful.5) The rails function as a handle to manipulate during cleaningCons1) The pieces that make up the protective rail did not fit properly. Attached to each other made almost a circle, but not quite (symmetrical) and after much trial an error ended up wrestling to line up the screw holes.2) The legs were not painted on the inside making them prone to rust3) The paint on the inside bottom came off exposing the base metal after just the first use. I used plenty of play sand and only three logs leading me to believe the paint is not heat resistant; I did paint the interior with heat-resistant paint as another reviewer advised, but on top of the original; save a trip to the hardware store and get that quart can of paint rather than the spray can.The family and I enjoyed it and definitely recommend to anyone in suburbia that wants to spend some time together around a fire.
I traded up from my 2-year old iPod Photo 60GB model to the 160GB "Classic." The new one is even thinner than the old one, though slightly wider, and has a larger and sharper screen. I got the black one and it is, quite simply, elegant! The interface is perhaps the biggest selling point, though: Apple just makes it simple. I plugged in the dock, dropped in the new iPod and bingo! it started the process of syncing up with my "old" music library. Since I had just over 50GB of music, it took a couple of hours to transfer everything onto the Classic. Now, I wish there was an easier way to find what you want faster...as I add more and more music this will become more and more of a problem. Still, I dumped another MP3 player to get my original iPod because, although the other, Korean-made player had far more features, its user interface was far more complex than the iPod's and thus it was much more of a chore to use. Apple keeps improving these puppies by shrinking them and yet giving you more storage capacity; next, I hope they focus on make usability improvements. If they do that, we should end up with the perfect personal music player!
I bought this for a laptop to do Photoshop work on when my beloved trackball broke. I thought cordless might be worth it, but this "cordless" requires a plug in I/O unit as big as an average mouse. Might work for a tower unit, but having a huge chunk that will hang off a PS slot and a so/so designed trackball as a separate unit i also have to haul around is a non starter. Once I saw that huge chunky plug in unit that allows this thing to be "cordless" it went right back into the packaging and was returned. Why would you pay more for cordless when you end up with a corded unit to power your cordless unit?
The rio carbon isn't the greatest mp3 player ive ever had but it does have a very large storageOther than the large storage it has really bad battery it doesnt last very longAlong with the bad battery comes a few skips once and a while does anyone know why it skips its an mp3 player not a diskman it should not skipThe rio carbon also has no waranty after 30 days
I have two of these and I LOVE it! I do not use the entire 16 feet so I roll up the cord and use what I need. It is not a problem!
I got my ipod early for christmas, and it has been great ever since. There was one problem setting it up and it was a real pain in the butt, but finally it worked. The battery life is ok, but get it charged for four hours first, then use it. you don't really use the calendar or games, except for the music quiz, which is awesome. the ipod is amazing
I purchased one about 9 years ago and it's still working great! I bought it for my Bible studies because I got so tired of trying to balance a Bible and write my notes on my lap. Many people have approached me and asked me where I got it because it is such a clever idea! It's light-weight but sturdy, and if you're careful with it, it can last you a long time.
At the time of this purchase (12/30/07), this was a good price for this size card. I know, I know.....a 512mb card used to cost this much. What can I say...I use this card in my Canon 1d Mark lll and it performs flawlessly. I have also used Sandisk Extreme IV cards but cannot really tell the difference, probably because of my not-up-to-date computer. Nice large card.
I bought this headset for my son to use with the Windows speech recognition software installed on my laptop. He struggled with the software, so we investigated Dragon Speak. He used this headset four times, for a total of about 1.5 hours. We purchased it in Sept of 2012, and in Jan 2013, it no longer works.The &#34;hearing&#34; portion works fine, but the &#34;speaking&#34; part no longer functions. I've tried it in another computer we have,and I've tried the headset which came with the new Dragon Speak software - the new headset works with the Windows speech recognition software and this headset doesn't work on our other computer.Needless to say, I am disappointed. Although it is an inexpensive pair of headsets, it should work for at least a while. Don't waste your money.
I ordered this cable in order to connect new components to my new laptop. I had no issues and the cable is of high-quality.
I have it since a year ago and the product is excellent. It took me sometime to configure it, but if you have basic knowledge of networking shouldn't be a problem.
I had an early iPod and liked it but the hard disk died out of warranty. I learned that all the iPods (other than this own) use a hard disk. This uses flash memory which makes it much more durable. If you are running, biking or hiking with your player or if you're prone to drop it, consider the shuffle. If it had a menu and allowed you to select songs individually, it would be perfect.
The space bar is much too stiff on this keyboard (especially on the right side). After about 5 minutes of use, I decided to return it. It also doesn't work well with macs despite the install package (which requires a restart). Under the microsoft keyboard config utility, it claims that the function keys belong to Mac OS, but don't do anything.
I liked my first one so much that i bought this second one for my girlfriend and she loves it as well. We have really enjoyed playing around in pools, rivers, and the lake with these cameras. You wont be disappointed. i do recommend a second battery for when the first one loses its charge, though it does have a pretty good battery life.
I used this CB a few weeks ago during an off-road rock crawling run out in the Mojave desert, just outside of Barstow, CA (one of the last known hangouts of the Manson Family). Without the external antenna, the CB worked great. I have not yet tried the external antenna, but I have no reason to believe that it wouldn't work fabulously. For $79, I would say that the CB is a great deal. I was and still am completely satisfied with it.
If Topo maps still cost $2.50, I never would have purchased this product. Now that they cost upwards of $8, this product pays for itself fairly quickly.I like setting the waypoints on the map and then uploading to my Garmin eTRex (serial) GPS. I do not go the other way from GPS to map. The quality of the map printouts is good, and scaling is good although I wish you could set the variable manually instead of using the preset values.The paper is expensive but very durable. Best to make test prints on regular paper until ready to print for real. The paper size is a limitation (unless one has a large-format printer).If you want to just use this to browse topos, it's not a great tool. It's much better to have a larger format topo, say 1:25000 to get a rough idea of your route, and then use Topo to scan a small area. The screen real estate of a computer monitor is tiny, and really does not lend itself well to casual map browsing, especially at 1:24000 scale where it takes 8 screens to pan a map, whereas a real map can be panned by the naked eye.Anyway, I'm happy with the tool as long as the limitations are understood. This is for the PC version on W2K for Topo California. I just bought a Mac (yes!) and I hope the conversion utility works!Update 1/16/13: Wow, technology advances. Anyway, there are much better online sources for maps, paid and free. I personally use Mapping Support (link below) for online browsing of topo maps. It also works with google maps. So you can create routes in google maps and read them from Mapping Support on real topo maps. It's a geeky tool, so not for the non-techie enthusiast. [...]
It's one of the cheapest brand earphones here. It's good for the price. I got the item in three days too including weekend, which makes it even better.
I'll be honest. This is the best cleaner I have used for my iPod touch, period. It makes a streakless shine and actually protects the screen and prevents dust buildup. I only have to use it a few times a month and it does wonders.
i bought my ipod hoping for a great first experience with Apple, and i got it! everything workes perfectly, the only thing that bothered me was that if your computer doesnt have FireWire capepilities,then you have to buy an adapter, and it took me awhile to figure that out. I would recomend this product to anyone!
It worked very good , but from about December 2003 the LCD display went black. I have read many postings about this problem, and no solution.
I think the Digital Blue camera is a great learned tool. It let's kids pretend to be making a movie, or being actors/actresses, and doing special effects would also be fun.
This lens cap made for the lens and was exact in fit and snapping into place. I wished this was priced lower but went the extra distance because another I bought that cost less did not work at all. It would not stay on.
The description says it will hold a body with zoom attached, two extra lenses, and a flash. While that's all true, the bag was to be so tightly packed that to change lenses requires removing everything to find the lens you need -- not very convenient for nature hikes. Additionally, the case won't hold the camera with a flash bracket attached (I tend to leave mine on, since it make my camera easier to hold.)This could be a nice unit if you only have one extra lens, though. The padding is also very thick, so if you abuse your equipment, this might be for you.
I purchased one and it arrived faulty. It was intermittent and most of the time power wasn't working. So Amazon sent me another (Amazon returns are amazing by the way) and the second one didn't work at all! Amazon are not going to try and replace a third time and instead refund me... shame, looked like a nice package.
With all the toys to add on to your computer, it's just a matter of time before you run out of USB ports. This hub is simple to install - just plug it in!
This lens is a fantastic lens because it takes amazing true 1:1 macro shots and doubles as an awesome portrait head-shot lens. This lens is also a good "street" lens. The low-light aperture of 2.8 is fantastic and the creamy gorgeous bokeh will blow you away. I like that it has a unique manual vs. auto focus ring that pushes and "snaps" back and forth .. took some getting used to but I actually really like this unique method of switching focus modes - no need to hunt for a switch on the side of the lens. Also features TACK SHARP images!Bottom line - if you are trying to get into macro photography and/or are looking for a great portrait "head-shot" lens with awesome bokeh, get this lens!I have some photo examples (link to paste) in the comments section.UPDATE 8/26/2012This is still a great lens and very sharp. The only two points which bug me greatly is that the front expands and contracts for focus (no internal focus) so when you are very close in macro to a subject the lens is almost touching it, and the fact that focus is ungodly slow. At least there is a limit switch, which is needed. For macro, one uses manual focus a lot anyway. I will keep the 5 star for the optics and fantastic pictures, I read reviews and knew what I was getting.
This bag works perfectly for me. It is compact, as most camcorder bags are, but some can be too compact. This one has just the right amount of room for my camera plus all the requisite accessories and the user manual.
I got this keyboard to be able to type on my lap without the hassles of cords or taking up another USB port. Wanting to find a cheaper alternative to the Apple keyboards, I came across this one and I'm glad I did.The keyboard has everything you'll need in terms of keys. The number pad, F keys, and even controls like eject and volume. The action and feel of the keys is very natural and works well. Set up was very simple and paired well with my Mac.Half of the reason I wanted a bluetooth keyboard was to be able to type notes on my iPhone. For those who may also be looking for a keyboard for a similar reason, rest assured, this keyboard works perfectly with an iPhone or iPad. It's even worked with other word processing apps that I've bought for my phone.If you're looking for a bluetooth keyboard, look no further.
First, I have the Symphonic version of this machine from Wal-Mart for $249. I believe the only difference between it and the Sylvania is that the Symphonic does not have progressive scan. I have seen the Sylvania version at Sam's also for $249, I couldn't find the Sylvania when I bought the Symphonic. I have used the following brands of DVD and found that ALL of these brands work on all of my home DVD players as well as my daughters Chrysler Pacifica factory DVD player(more on that later).Memorex DVD-RW 1x-2x Wal-Mart 5-pack $9.88Memorex DVD-R 4x Wal-Mart 5-pack $6.88Verbatim DVD-R 4x BestBuy 25-spndl $12.99Players:Dual LCD two screen(7") Mobile DVD from WalMartEmerson VCR/DVD comboKenwood 6-disc playerChrysler Pacifica factory DVD ** After loading the DVD in the player, you must wait a full 2 min apprx for the menu screen to show up, don't need to press MENU or PLAY, just wait the 2 minutes. It plays all the -RW and -R mentioned above, with multiple Titles.In 4 hour mode the picture is excellent, absolutely no complaints whatsoever. 6hr mode - Fair. More than 6-hr mode, forget it.
I prefer trackballs to mice and this is a good one. Wanted to compare mechanical tracking (this has rollers inside under the ball) to optical tracking- found very little difference. Have read complaints that trackballs hurt your wrists and this is probably true if you don't rest your forearm on the copious extra desk space you'll have because you don't have to move it around. Wish it had a scroll ring (innovation to substitute for scroll wheel) but it's an older model. Kensington makes the best trackballs and the newer versions have scroll rings and optical tracking. The little glass beads inside collect dust, but the ball pops out for easy cleaning. The rubber rollers on this one will decompose over time from age and skin oils so it's more of a collector's item- my newer Kensington optical does the grunt work. Cordless is a more expensive option- maybe someday.Thx...
Recently had my laptop upgraded at my work. The new laptop docking station as well as the laptop itself did not have a parallel port for my HPLaserjet 4300n. I had the choice of using a local area printer utilized by everyone as my company had moved away from everyone having an individual printer or figuring out how to connect my grandfathered local printer to my new setup. This item along with a USB extention cable resolved the issu and at a very good price. Set up was simple. Plug and play. Now I have the best of both worlds. New laptop and docking station and no need to get up and walk 50ft everytime I print something, or dread not getting there first if its something confidential.
I bought this printer back in January, and can't rave about it enough. It's reliable, compact and does the job better than I expected. I own a HP3030 all in one laser printer where the toner costs $70 that I use to print mortgage documents, so I needed a reliable 2nd printer to print miscellaneous things and not waste the expensive toner, and the 3740 couldn't be better choice. I have no complaints. I use it to print brochures, checks, everything! And it's never let me down. Cheap too!
I purchased this as a gift for our Daughter's wedding gift and it is absolutely wonderful. They love all the great features...especially since it has it's own memory and there's no need to keep a memory stick in it! I did a lot of looking before purchasing this and never did find one with all the features this one has for the money. Wonderful product. The only drawback is that it shows the pictures best when fully upright... not tilted like a picture frame. In the tilted position the pictures appear dark. She hung it on her wall and it's great!
The Optura 200MC is a good choice for three types of users. First, if you need a small camcorder with decent quality. I take this camcorder trail running and get great footage passing people while leaping over logs, etc. I simply couldn't carry a bigger camcorder some of the places my Optura 200MC goes.Second, my acting classmates borrow the camcorder to review rehearsals. It's easy for a student to &quot;point and shoot&quot; without training. The viewscreen is big enough, and the built-in speaker loud enough, for two or three students to gather around and watch.Third, I advise spending half (or less) of your video equipment budget on a camcorder. Budget plenty of money for audio gear, tripod, lights, computer and software for editing, etc. If this leaves only enough money for an Optura 200MC, buy it. You'll make better videos with an Optura 200MC and good accessories than with a GL2 or XL1S and no accessories.The Optura 200MC has three shortcomings. First, the built-in microphones are awful. You hear mostly motor noise. The Optura 200MC lacks a microphone hotshoe for adding an external mike. I bought Canon's microphone mounting bracket, a Sony directional mike, an extension cable to use the mike for interviews, and two Sony wireless mikes. This totalled $400. I now get great audio, although the external mike and mounting bracket double the size of the camcorder.Second, the FireWire chip has failed twice, and the exposure manual control has failed once. Each repair takes a month. If you need a dependable camcorder, consider buying a more expensive camcorder.Third, the video quality is pretty good for a 1-chip camcorder. It has only two preset color balances, sunlight or incandescent light. On cloudy days, or with florescent lights, etc. the color balance is off unless you do a manual white balance. The color saturation is OK, not great. The lens sharpness is pretty good, and it handles low light better than you'd expect. The automatic exposure uses a spot meter in the center of the frame. If you have a bright patch of snow or clouds in the center, everything else is too dark. Like the color balance, you'll sometimes have to manually adjust the exposure.--Thomas David Kehoe, author of &quot;Hearts and Minds: How Our Brains Are Hardwired for Relationships&quot;
Purchased this printer online and performed install in mixed (i.e. Mac &amp; PC) environment office using wizards on install CD. Installation was virtually automatic. Even our IT people has no complaints about it.Have experienced no difficulties printing with either Mac or PC printing. I think this is a great printer for the price given the features (built-in networking, duplexing, etc.). It give good ouput at standard settings and great at normal and above. Of course as with most HP inkjets the ink is pricy.
It's an excellent machine for the price, the only bad it is too slow to start the Operating System.
As one of the first ones to buy a Toshiba e740, I have had nothing but troubles since the day I bought it. I paid close to $500 for it back then.My advice to anyone considering a Toshiba Pocket PC is check the forums and customer feedback. It's all bad. Anyone want to buy a $500 paperweight?
I bought the router, pcmcia card for my laptop, and pci card for my desktop. The hardware was easy to install, however, I was getting a lot of lost packets when it was first installed. A networking friend suggested downloading the latest drivers for the products, and viola, it started running like a champ. The initial problems were probably the cards' fault, not the router.The range is somewhat less than claimed. I think I get a strong signal under 50 ft, then it starts fading. But, after reading some reviews, this was expected.Overall, it was very easy to set up, and I haven't had to do anything since (almost a year now).
I purchased to use as a Laptop and travel bag to contain all the items involved with both. The ability to add many dividers (purchased via a very helpful person on customer service) provides a great way to carry an extra hard drive, cables, camera, power cords, misc tools, extension chords, mouse, etc. in an organized fashion is the best.
My husband was always moving the remoteS around the house instead of keeping them in a basket where I could find the one I needed. I purchased this remote for HIM! Now I can always find the remote I need because there is only ONE. It was very easy to set up. It is very easy to use, once you get past the learning curve, and I would not give it back for anything. I also looked at the big screen remote Harmony makes but decided against it because I did not believe it was functionally $300 better. Good purchase!
Being a Droid user I was challenged with finding a device that I could use as a speaker phone as well as listen to my music and internet radio through my car stereo...found this through searching many products. Price was right, installation was a breeze and the unit works very well...listening to music...a call comes in...pauses music during the call and goes right back to music...also works well with my Sprint Navigation use....very pleased with this purchase and would recommend for other Droid users.
I have a small suggestion here. Go to google.com and type&quot;Hercules 3D Prophet 4500 64 MB review&quot;.The first 40-50 search results give in depth reviews of what has been one of the best selling card for the year 2001. I wont go into the statistics and the frame rates and the strengths and weaknesses - all of those are covered many times over in the reviews done by professional.What I will speak about is my experience in choosing this card and using it. I was looking for a upgrade for a defunct RIVA TNT2 M64 card that I owned previously, and didn't want to sell my clothes to acquire a new piece of hardware. Having read glowing reviews everywhere on the net, I decided, after much deliberation and research, to invest in the Hercules 3D Prophet 4500 AGP. Suffice to say - I am totally satisfied with the card and can play graphic intensive games such as RTCW and MoHAA with ease, with medium settings, in 1024x768, 32 bit colour (thanks to the internal rendering done in default 32 bit colour). In fact I have heard people crib about how MoHAA taxes their high end systems and I am happy to say that this speedy tile based renderer performs admirably in crunch situations. Off course, in retrospect it was a great investment and a great upgrade.My PC configuration:PIII 800 EBWin 98SE256 MB RAM20 GB HDDIntel 815 chip set with 2x/4X AGP slot15 inch colour monitorHercules 3D Prophet 4500 graphics accelerator card (Kyro II)If you want bleeding edge triple digit frame rates - maybe you should look elsewhere - maybe at a Geforce 3 Ti500. But the Geforce costs about 3- 4 times as much as this card as probably offers about 50-70% better performance, for about 300-400% better price !! So take your pick.I bought mine for about USD 138 and at the current price of USD 94 , it's a fantastic deal. Go for it !
I recently purchased this item and once received, I went to work on putting it to the test. The item is nice and small (and easy to use as well - just make sure you take the time to read the instructions; they're a real help). Once I got everything under way, it was a snap to load what I wanted into it. The features are great, and I especially like the built-in FM tuner with recording device...double bonus! As for the charging, I have noticed some folks complain about it...actually, you don't need a lap top computer...you can just get a plug in charger for it (it's made by Macally and works great - it comes with the UBS cable that connects the mp3 player to the plug).
I bought this player to replace the Creative Zen Vision W player I've outgrownCreative Zen Vision W 30 GB Widescreen Multimedia Player (Black). I wanted more storage, better integration with my network, and docking capability with my home entertainment center. Once you get past the somewhat quirky interface, the Archos 605 WiFi works great and delivers what it promises.One thing I had to do to make this device work as well as my Creative Zen was to download plug-ins at $30 a pop. To get full functionality, I needed five plug-ins, and I still can't play some of the video clips from my old HP digital camera that I could play on the Zen. The process for purchasing, downloading, and installing these plug-ins was not easy, so I wonder why they weren't built into the product to begin with.I've been able to sync with a large library of photos, video clips, music, and recorded TV shows and movies via Windows Media Player. This took days, and I met with a few surprises, such as multiple folders showing up on the target. I think these surprises had more to do with the quirkiness of WMP than the Archos (and I had similar experiences with the Zen). There is an alternative method for adding files without using WMP, but I have yet to figure out how to get WMP to release its grip.Handling licenses for previously purchased video downloads is also baffling, but again, I'm reluctant to blame that on the Archos.Two things I was not able to do with the Zen, accessing files on my wireless network and browsing the Internet, alone make the Archos a welcome upgrade. And with a DVR Station Gen 5 (see separate review), it is very hard to beat.So I would recommend this player to Windows-based audio/video fans who are willing to do a little digging to get the full set of features.
i prchased this as a gift but i have been told this product is working fine it arrived on time
I love this product, it is cheaper than to buy at other stores. It is working perfectly. No Complaints.In future I will rather buy things like this from Amazon or affiliated stores. It is very expensive to buy from bestbuy etc.REVIEW POSTED $25 OFF for the coupon for $25 off any item on [...].Tarsem Sharma
For some reason, Panasonic is distributing a wrong spec.Amazon uses it too. Thickness is not 0.05&quot; as described!! it's impossible: 0.05&quot; is thinner than the 10 cent coin! it is actually 0.4&quot;.
I purchased two of these for each of my daughters and they both use theirs almost daily and I haven't had any problems with either of them. Everything works and the display is great for the price~!! I am extremely happy with the value of these items.
According to many of the reviews on Amazon this is a great machine. However, that has not been my experience. To start off, the instructions are at best wholly inadequate - making it difficult to get started (and I am relatively good at computer gadgets). Second, the unit stopped working (just froze into an expensive paperweight) after about 10 minutes of use. I am going to return this unit and exchange it for another one. Maybe I just got the exceptional dud, but maybe I didn't.
I just got this TV 3 days ago,its quality is more than what i expect,it using on my kitchen very nice picture & 2 speaker output was great.if you are connect with a component cable to play back DVD movies,its great!But,I still don't know how to use Picture in Picture.The user manual was not listing clearly how to operate the remote control.
I got this camera for my mom and just test-drove it this weekend at a car show. It's a really great value! I thought that the picture quality would [stink] compared to my Olympus C2100UZ but it wasn't bad at all. And it's also easy to use, perfect for my mom. It's just a little heavier than I would've liked for her but I guess that's how digicams are.
well i cant say too many bad things about the boss 638ba unit i got the other day. i have only had it installed since friday 6/27 but it hasnt given me any problems. the bluetooth works fine and i can hear the caller through all speakers, not that that matters, even if it was just through one speaker that would be fine. i havent tried to adjust the volume with the bluetooth remote, but i will soon, i only make short calls anyway so that isnt a big deal either, people i have spoken to say they can hear me fine.the usb works great, plug it in and it plays. the search feature for mp3 files (usb or cd) takes some learning to figure out, but overall not too hard to find the tracks you want to play.the display is decent, not too bright, not too dim. the buttons feel a little mushy or that if i push too hard i might break them, but they are easy to find and once you learn where they are you should have no trouble at all. the remote could use more features, like searching still requires you to go back to the head unit to turn the rotary dial, but it does its job.sound quality is only slighty better than stock, but once i get an amp and new speakers i am sure that will change (i hope).i bought this unit for the features and the price. there just seems to be no bluetooth enabled decks with usb in the front that can play mp3 files for under 200 bucks. i hope the old adage of "you get what you pay for" doesnt hold out to be true. so far the only complaint i have about this unit is that the clock does not display all the time. i can click the disp button to see the time but it goes back to whatever is playing. should be someway to get the clock to display all the time.
Well, if you are scared of moving to a digital camera, fear not!! This camera not only includes the batteries, but also has enough built in memory to take up to 60 pictures! Within 2 minutes of opening the box, I was taking digital pictures like a pro!! And for the price, what have you got to lose? In a day and age where you need to buy accesories and take a class to learn how to use a new product, the iClick was a breath of fresh air! I am now off to try the internet camera option so I can email my family some digital movies of my daughter!!
Didn't work on the camera I hoped to use it on.Sent it back.
I have a smartphone that runs GPS software, but does not have a built in GPS unit. Rather than spend $300.00+ on a stand alone unit, I bought the PT120 to link to my phone and it works like a charm!
I love this little piece of equipment! It's exactly what I needed for toting to work and setting on my desk, then taking outside by the pool, or room to room in my house to listen while I work. It has great sound, it looks good and I always have people asking where they can get one. I found this to be a super value. two thumbs up from me!
The sound quality is acceptable for general use. maybe not superior sound for music, but I prefer using this than anything else for comfort.
I bought this card for use in my Samsung T809 cell phone. It was instantly recognized by phone and I was able to transfer my MP3 files using the cable supplied with the phone. It took 2-3 seconds on average to transfer each file. I consider this a decent speed and it could have been the limitation of the phone.
they good camera, strong, lightweight, not too expensive, worth the money. ENJOY IT!
I have tried others. Some work, some don't. This one is a solid performer. It always works under on any platform. This is actually my second purchase and this time I got two.
I bought this as a solution for a big space on a small unit. I can't complain about it performance. I even have been watching videos from it and it shows it power. I would recommend this to anyone that wants more space on a small unit with a very low price.
MONSTER has created a great mythology about "smooth sonic performance" and all kinds of other benefits to using their gold-plated, quite expensive splitter. The main difference in splitters is in the accuracy of the internal construction, whether or not a circuit board is used, and the quality of the shielding box construction and the transformer core material.However, there is one thing to remember, and it's a biggie: if you have Digital Cable, the subtleties of rendition in either video or audio are virtually *independent* of the quality of the box. Normal cable is "analog"... if you have interference or a weak signal, you get bars, snow, crackly sound, either all the time or periodically. Maybe your poor quality splitter needs to be replaced. With digital cable, you either "get it" or "you don't". When you have weak signal, you will have horribly choppy, blocky looking video (or none at all); same goes for the audio. If everything is working OK, upgrading your splitter won't incrementally improve your audio or video quality. In fact, nothing will, except perhaps a new TV or a better Set Top Box with better output circuitry behind the digital-to-analog decode stage.Adding an expensive, overpriced splitter with gold plated hoohaws may stave off corrosion 5 years down the line, but so will a thin layer of silicon grease. It certainly won't give you "smoother sonic performance" or any of those "subtle" differences that they claim are "worth it."Just so you know....
The stylus did not properly fit the space that is allocated for it. It would slide out without putting a piece of tape on it. Poor design, not worth returning- but I am unhappy....
This was one of the cheapest 8GB chips out there with Class 6 speed.You want the fastest possible speed and even at that it takes a while to download lots of pictures - can't imagine how long the slower ones take - so don't get anything less than the highest class available.On the plus side, running out of memory is never a problem any more if you take pictures.
I have been using my Jornada for about 6 months and so far I have been pleased. I especially like the fact that I can use the built in modem and web browser to get on the internet and keep current with my mail while I am on the road. I find that on most of my short business trips I can get away with just this instead of my laptop. I wouldn't want to do too much typeing on it but I find I can edit documents and simple spreadsheets on it pretty effectivly.
This processor is a great entry level processor for those who want to prepare for the future. It may be the "baby" of the Quad cores, but it is not underpowered at all. Personally, I Have managed to overclock my Q6600 to 3.0Ghz, a moderate increase from the stock 2.4Ghz. However, make sure you have proper cooling before attempting to overclock anything. My processor has the old B3 stepping, which makes it run just a bit hotter than the C0 stepping. Great choice for any computer that needs to be able to multitask constantly. :D
This is a great feeling mouse. It's important to me to have a natural feeling tool when I work. I spend most of my day editing video on a Mac Pro and this is the best feeling mouse I've found. I'm the kind of shopper that goes into Best Buy, Office Depot and any other store carrying these things and grabs every one of them to test the fit for my hand. The functionality is important as well and this mouse has all of the extra buttons one needs to navigate the web, in addition to tracking accurately.
I think no matter what brand of HD you buy there is always a chance that HD will fail. A lot can happen in between the factory and your desk. For the guy who lost all his data, maybe yours got dropped in the store warehouse. I have been using Maxtor for years and anyone using Mac in the 90's was as well because they were the standard HD in most of their machines at that time. Further I wouldn't trust software to run my backup's anyway. I'll admit I know nothing about the software, maybe I would be happy using it, but I work with PS3 and manually organize my files in Bridge using this HD as a mirrored 500 GB HD and I feel safe. Also it is whisper quiet, is built really well and hey they stack nicely and it is nice to look at. As a seasoned working photographer I say buy it, you'll be just fine.
I had a spot that showed up in a corner of the frame. After figuring out it was the sensor and not the lens, I was dreading sending in my Nikon D80 into a camera repair shop or directly to the manufacturer to have the sensor cleaned. I found this product on Amazon, and after considering the other reviews, decided to give this product a try. Just a few drops of the solution and one back-and-forth swipe of the sensor, and all the dust particles were gone. I was able to continue with my photo shoot within minutes. Pictures are sharp and clean again.
I have the Philips HDRW720 and had identical TV Guide issues. I talked to the Philips people and the TV Guide people. It seems that the problem is with the cable companies. My company is Brighthouse (Time Warner) and they had compatability problems with the TV Guide program as recently as September 2005 here in Florida. At time there would be no data or missing data. I tried to record programs but there would be nothing because the cable company was not transmtting the data. It has improved 100% since I bought my recorder, still not perfect but almost there.
I bought this unit for road trips, paid for the XM service for 3 months and now a few days past the warranty with 6ave (the seller I bought it through) it won't turn on anymore, fully charged and everything. I called Delphi and they want to trouble shoot and send me parts, since when did I become an electronics tech? I just want a unit that works, yet Delphi is taking the easy road for them. They will not replace the unit, only send parts. REDICULOUS! Now I have paid for XM that I cannot use...
This model-specific kit kept me from paying for all the other junk other kits include. Quite happy with the quality for the price. Simple instructions and fast installation.
I was a little wary ordering this item, based on some of the negative reviews here. However, the Palm Vx I've been using for the past five years had a hard case, and I've become accustomed to this level of protection. I haven't done extensive field testing yet, having just started using my Cli&eacute; and this hard case. However, it seems to fit great and the styling complements the Cli&eacute;. I suppose if, as some of the other reviewers have, you plan to use this cover to drop your Cli&eacute; from tall buildings, you might be disappointed. However, if you want to spend less than [Amazon edited price here] to replace the flimsy cover included with the Cli&eacute;, you'll be pleasantly surprised
I purchased this switch for a new home network.It is very easy to use, which is good since very little documentation is included.Unpack, plug-in to power and plug in a DHCP router and one's network cables and it is up and running.I have not yet configured the switch internally as there are only Mac and Linux computers here in the house and the included software is Windows only - that accounts for the 4, rather than 5, star review.Network throughput is excellent.As others have noted, the fan is loud. As my switch is located in a "Network Operations Center" in a garage closet, noise is not a problem. I would not recommend this switch for living or working space, however.
Does not work well that's when it works at all. Maybe a faulty one, for the price I may order another one or perhaps not.
I have a 12MP camera that I usually shoot at the highest quality jpg setting. The 4GB card has more than enough storage space (800+ pics). I'm impressed with the read/write speed as well. No issues/complaints.
this box comes with everything you need to do the job. Has ends for every wire and there is plenty of wire. I was able to hide all of it with extra when I was done. Have told others to buy it.
These headphones are quite good. I usually don't write reviews (especially if what I will say is essentially the same as what other reviewers have said), but I really felt the need to express my opinion this time because I am so impressed with the performance of this product.First off, I use these headphones both for listening to music and private movie sessions (so as not to disturb the family). My Creative Zen MicroPhoto is used for music, while my laptop is generally used for movies.The overall sound reproduction is very neutral, which was exactly what I was looking for when I was doing my research for a new set of headphones. Though some may consider these 'phones to lack in bass, I find that they are perfect for my listening needs. In addition, these 'phones have adequate comfort; the circumaural design certainly helps in this department.In fact, these headphones are so good that they make some of my cheap audio equipment stand out like sore thumbs. For example, when listening to movies with these 'phones on my laptop, there is an audible hiss present because my laptop doesn't have a quality soundcard. However, when I listen to music on my MicroPhoto, there is no hiss at all: everything sounds crisp and clear.I really need a good soundcard now...
I bought this system at a Bose Outlet store after listening to it at Circuit City. When I first listened to it, the small speakers blew me away. I was interested in it in the first place because I was hoping for a two-speaker solution that would simulate surround sound. I didn't (and still don't) want to run wires all around the ceiling of our TV room to reach speakers hung on the back wall. I bought into the Bose hype about bouncing sound off the walls to achieve a virtual surround effect. Maybe it works in a smallish room that's all hard surfaces, but it doesn't work in our TV room, which is 16' by 22' and has floor-to-ceiling windows with soft blinds on one end and an open staircase on the other. That stipulated, I'm still pretty satisfied with this system after fooling around with it for a couple of weeks.We have a 55-inch Sony LCD rear-projection high-def TV with many, many inputs and outputs. All the sound runs through the TV, and an optical cable takes it from the TV to the Bose "media center", which processes all the digital audio whatnot and sends it on to the two little speakers. I don't use the Bose DVD, which seems kind of cheesy, actually. We have a Sony "upscale" DVD player connected to the TV with an HDMI cable.To cut to the chase, I now find that I get the best performance from this system by putting the speakers (on floor stands) on either side of the TV and toeing them in (angling them toward each other) just slightly -- maybe 15 or 20 degrees. This seems to give a real sense of separation between left and right without messing up the "center" of the sound. I think solutions will vary with different rooms, but this is what's working for me.I think my expectations for this system were unreasonably high going in because when I listened to it the first time at Circuit City, I was standing very close to it, which was the only way to listen to it there. It was almost like listening through earphones, so of course all the effects were heightened in a way they never would be in my own TV room.Bottom line: This system delivers a remarkably good sound as far as my ears can tell (but I'm no audiophile). I listened to it side by side with a KEH KIT 100 (another two-speaker solution), and the Bose sounded much better. I saved $100 by getting a "factory-renewal" system directly from the Bose outlet store, and I've had no problems with it.The Bose 3-2-1 Series II is pricey, for sure, compared to five-speaker systems, but if you're like me and you don't want to hang or bury wires everywhere, it could be your answer.
The mouse moves on any surface without a mouse pad. It is curved to fit the hand. I use it on USB port. I love the way it glows red especially in the dark.
For 14 bucks this is as good as it gets. I previously owned one of the sony mdr series that i'm retiring. Kid you not when it says it attaches to your ear. It doesn't make the slightest movement. The only problem is that it migh yank out your ear if the cord gets caught up with something. But then I can't expect it to know when it should let go :) ... would be nice though
Compre mi CoolPix 885 tres dias antes de irme de viaje en un crucero, asi que tenia poco tiempo para aprender a usarla si es que queria tomar fotos con ella. La 885 es facil de usar, con menues faciles, modalidades predefinidas y solo los botones necesarios. El manual es exhaustivo pero facil de leer con muchas ilustraciones.El &quot;form factor&quot; de la camara es muy comodo siempre que no seas de manos grandes. Lo de los 12 modos pre-programados hace la vida mas facil o puedes usar el modo CSM para mayor control. La 885 tienes decenas de parametros que te permiten miles de combinaciones posibles para una foto. El problema a veces es encontrar DONDE cambiar un parametro. Muy lenta para encender, para grabar cada foto (8-10 seg) y para salir del modo de &quot;ahorro de energia&quot;.Pero definitivamente ofrece mucho mas de lo que esperas. El precio es una ganga. La compraria de nuevo si la perdiera.
This scanner works spot on for me. It was worth every penny - And easy to install. It's big enough to do the job and small enough that I can still keep it in my purse.
If you're looking for something that wont break the bank with the highest quality product, here it is. Sony's BDP-S1 Blu Ray player will stand the test of time. This product has the attributes of muscle and quality. The picture quality is superb compared to any of the newer models. It also has superb sound like none of the newer models. So you might be asking why should you buy this specific product? Well, if you can live with these cons then you absolutely must buy it. It is slower, perhaps 30 seconds - 1 minute load time. No 3D support, no ethernet input. You are buying for pure picture and sound. My father owns Samsung's BD-P1000 (Samsung's original blu ray) as well as Toshiba's HD-XA1 HD DVD Player. This is nowhere near the quality of the BDP-S1. I have this connected to a 5.1 system as well as a 3D 1080P projector via 40FT CL3 HDMI cable. Other thoughts: the build is nice, it will fit well with your other premium audio/video equipment. You know when you see and carry this product that you bought 100% quality, nothing like the newer players now. At an original price tag of $1000 and now with a price tag of sub$100, why not give it a chance.Final thoughts: I love this blu ray player because I don't need to get special features online, I don't need 3D even though I have 3D, and when I'm watching a movie I'm surrounded by picture and sound, nothing else. Buy this and don't look back. People will ask about it and compliment it. Trust me.
I, like many others it seems, like the comfort. I thought my first stereo headphones, purchased way back when, were great because they blocked all outside sound; but they were very heavy. I selected these in part because they were light and because they did not have a 'closed-in' feeling; my preference is the 'open' sound as from speakers while avoiding the issue of room acoustics. My home recording studio is very small and even with acoustic treatment, good EQ and great monitors, these headphones still fill a necessary spot. The only downside is they are not super rugged construction. That said, I'd rather have great sound, light-weight and comfort as I'm not planning to just 'toss them around' so they should last forever.
HP 27 Black Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging (C8727AN#140)Great product fast shipping!!!! Worked right out of the box!
I bought this for my daughter for her college photography class.Her instructor recommended it.She says it works fine.That's good enough for me.
This printer eats toner at a much faster rate than Canon claims. Then, to pour salt on the would, Canon charges a fortune for replacement cartridges. I own a small graphics design business. I can tell you, beyond a doubt, this is our last Canon printer.
I ordered one of these about 2 years ago on amazon. It worked great when it was new. Recently the headphone/speaker button stopped working. Sometimes when it's pressed only one channel comes though or neither. I put a good amount of daily use on it and it seems like I just wore the button out. Despite that, I'm ordering another one not because this is necessarily a good product but because it's the best one on the market. Unfortunately that's not saying much.I agree with some reviewers the buttons could be more informative about whether they're up or down. However, compared to the competition, this is small and cheap. You get what you pay for with this. It could be much better and maybe one day a better one with the same features and compactness will come along.Bottom line: It's cheap but works and will probably die on you after a few years but it's the most compact, feature-rich basic headphone/speaker switch on the market; it could certainly be much better.
I wanted an all in one laser unit that was as small as possible. Although it has scanning capacities I don't need this since I also have a full size scanner. The print and faxing capabilities are good as I have the unit connected via Ethernet to Win Vista and Mac OS 10 (latest version) computers. I used the Brother install disks for each computer. At one point I lost the network connection on the Mac and had to use the USB port. Later I lost the Vista network connection. I went back and tried setting up the network connections on both computers again and was successful. For whatever reason the Mac couldn't see the printer at one point and then later it could. With the Win computer I just deleted the original Brother icon and Vista found it the next time. At this point I am very pleased with unit.
Had one of those cute Solidex "car" rewinders, which no longer works. Unfortunately the company went out of business. When I saw this product, I was sceptical at first but, upon receiving it extremely fast, was very pleased. Purchased two, just in case!
I ordered this and it said it was for the iPod Classic, I received one for the iPod nano, I didn't realize it because it was a gift for my girlfriend, which I gave her several months later. When she told me it wasn't for the iPod classic I contacted the seller and they basically said it's been too long, so tough cookies. Buy this at your own risk, it may not be what you ordered, and if you get anything out of my review, it's this: DO NOT BUY THIS FROM TUNE-BELT INC.
I owned this exact product for 7 months before it died unexpectedly. It replaced a Rio that I owned for 6 years and used for 30-60 minutes every day running or lifting weights. The Lyra's battery consumption was horrible compared to the Rio, and even worse to my new 1 Gb Sansa. I'm still on my first battery with the Sansa, and it has played what would have been 3 batteries worth of MP-3's on the Lyra.The user interface and features on the Lyra don't compared to either the 2000 Rio or the 2006 Sansa. Sadly, Rio exited the business, but the SanDisk product is at least as good. Plus, for the same price I paid 7 months ago for the 512 Mb Lyra, I got a 1 Gb Sansa.It is sad to see the vaunted RCA name on such an inferior, poorly designed, and undependable product.
Nice headphones. No noise escapes the headphones to disturb others. Got them for my daughter's keyboard. She says the only negative is that they don't have much range of volume but still great for when you want to play when others are trying to sleep or whatever.
If you own a Nikon SB 600 flash, you should buy one of these. It dramatically improved the picture quality of my shots when I use the flash. It diffuses the light to make it softer and it does it quite well. I leave it on my flash all the time except when I'm shooting outdoors at longer distances.
My Family enjoys the speed and versatility of the A3000. I see other customers have complained about the scanner, but I has been a life saver for us. It can scan textbook pages as images or into Character recognition software for easy implementation into Word processors. Scanned images are saved to a folder you specify as jpeg format images. (You do have to run the A3000 utlity or ABBY when scanning - others may not have known this).It prints faster and quieter than our HP890 inkjet. It takes Lexmark ink cartridges, which are widely available. The A3000 footprint is small and fits on a roller shelf under my desk. HP does have a download site for the driver, but has limited support since they bought Compaq and the printer doesnt use HP cartridges. But this was a well designed product and after nearly 2 years of service we use it almost daily and it still works and acts like new.
Nice cheap part. Does what its supposed to do, and nothing else. The LEDs are a bit bright, but I have it under my armrest so it doesn't bother me.
This has been an excellent addition to a laptop or notebook computer (we tested it on a couple of them just to make sure there was consistency; there was).It was VERY EASY to set up and I consider myself somewhat "challenged" when it comes to these things. But from start to finish, using the CD that came with the QuickCam, it was a very logical and intuitive process. Simple steps, quick installation. Major plus there!Not only that but the options for video and still pictures are excellent, as is the AUDIO - the audio on the Opticam even has a higher volume than my laptop settings and I am trying to figure out how to use it for a supplementary speaker. Is that possible? I'll have to see.Now that a popular auction site offers video options, I may use this for some of those auctions and it would be a snap to use on other sites. The stand that comes with the Opticam makes shooting at face level very easy and you can see yourself on screen so you can adjust your pose to fit the screen. Saving videos or still photos to a library is simple too.The camera can be removed from the optional stand and set in the middle of the computer screen if you wish.One caveat: Although there is an autofocus feature, you will get out of focus if you get too close to the camera but you can QUICKLY see this on screen and correct it. I am thoroughly thrilled with with little, very PORTABLE Quickcam Pro!My 15 year old was thrilled with this as well and it was all I could barely get him to stop taking videos, experimenting with various features that can be added to videos such as special effects and more. So it has the Seal of Approval from him as well.
I use this to run digital out to a stand alone DAC, then to a Vincent integrated amp and a set of PSB bookshelf speaker. Sweet music to my ears!
I was extremely disappointed with this product. I bought it used based on the representation in the description that it was in "brand new" condition. That was not true. The handheld wsa scratched; the charger was not supplied and it was in ratty condition
perfect for what I needed - easy to install- price was right - could not find in local stores- thanks for your help
I have a bluetooth enabled notebook, when I was looking for a mouse I thought I should get a bluetooth mouse as well.... you know utilize my resources... ha... I was a little worried about the optical having to work on certain surfaces... but this one works on blanket too. It's just great. Just make sure your bluetooth radio is enabled when you first use the mouse. I didn't even have to install the driver from the CD Logitech provided. I love this mouse.
The product works as it should but not so sure it was absolutely necessary. I bought it to work with my TV and surround sound but I had the idea to just take a regular RCA cable to see what would happen and found that it worked fine. But, since it was cheap and the "proper" way to connect I went with it and don't know if I see a difference but at least I know, deep inside, it is connected as it should be.
Keyboard has a good feel and isn't too clacky.The dedicated function buttons along the top (browser home page, calculator, volume mute or adjust) are a totally handy extra, but I went through a lot of grief getting the calculator button to actually work on my XP system. Tech support responded quickly, but instructed me to take numerous time-consuming steps that didn't work. After they gave up and told me to call my computer manufacturer, I managed to fix the problem myself (copy calc.exe into the Windows System32 folder). Now that everything works, I'm happy with the product.My only remaining complaint is that the e-mail function key launches Outlook and not a browser-based client like Firefox. But that's a Windows issue, not really Logitech's fault. You cannot specify Firefox as your default e-mail client.
I ordered this earlier this year. I was hoping to use it when I went on a cruise to Alaska. After I got the product I charged the product. Later when I went to use it before going on the cruise it would power anything. I went to charge it again and the meter just just show charging with the progress not improving. The seller attempted to work with Black and Decker but they sold it to another vendor who no longer provides repair support. I ended up after a month getting my money back but in the long run I never got what I needed for my use.Stay away from this product. I might be a repaired product that you might not get your money because they say it is used.
My 4 year old laptop was pretty useless on battery power, the screen would be dim and it wouldn't last 20 minutes. This battery is fantastic, easy to install, now on batter power I have hours and hours of power and the screen doesn't dim when I unplug my power cord.Great investment, much less expensive than a new laptop!
I purchased 3 of these for separate buildings each with 8 cameras. This will give me an extra 12v space for future camera locations.The sheet metal quality looks good the doors and locks operate.I had to go out of town, so I have not actually installed them.Hope this helps.
This hard cover works very well for me. It protects the PalmPilot and I've never had a problem with it. The only thing that I don't really like is that I have to remove the cover and snap it on the back, do my writing, then pull the cover off the back and slide it back on the front. A lot of work - a flip cover or zippered case would be easier. But for the price, this is good.
OK Fast shipping I think it was this one that lasted a very long time. Its always hit or miss with the refilled cartridges and this was a good one.
The product is easy to install and very useful. I do like the external cord for the high speed line built in to the unit.
Received the TV from Eagle in mid-December and had it mounted on the wall and had the HD box from Comcast about a week later. Absolutely fantastic. As usual, standard-def source looks a little funky, but all of the HD content is bright, clear and of the highest quality, IMO. I researched this for 3 months, looking at Panasonic, Pioneer, etc. at Best Buy. My friend bought this same unit and he loves it too. Best Buy has this unit for over $2500 with a bracket ($250) and HDMI cables over $100. With shipping, you would approach $3k. I got this TV, a bracket and HDMI cables for about $2100 from Amazon and Eagle delivered in less than a week. The TV has a boatload of inputs, the remote & menu system are great and this particular unit did not have any buzzing at all... as quiet as can be from the first power-on. If you're looking for a great 50" Plasma for a good price, this is it. Thanks Amazon.
it is awesome sounds amazing, my acoustic with the amps, its like i have a hundred guitars doesn't make any noise, just have to change the input to built in input and you are set
This was a great addition for the $5 I paid for it. It will help protect my lens purchase with little investment. It screws on easily and you just forget about it (unless you have other lens filters, of course). I rate it a 4/5 because if it wasn't included in the package, I wouldn't have purchased it.
It works beautifully with my new Sony a35 camera. It works great with the camera and my only complaint is an audible focusing noise while running the video camera feature on auto focus. I tested the equivalent Sony brand lens to see if the more expensive Sony brand would focus more quietly...it did the exact same thing.I have decided to keep the Tamron and I've been really pleased with it. I love my new Sony and am thrilled with the two together.
I ordered this and after reading a few of the reviews was a little nervous about my order. I am not an electronics master but I do love the toys, I usually have a buddy of mine help me set it up, then I use it, he couldn't help me on this because he was out of town. The manual was a little hard to follow, but the quick manual that comes with it is much better. After a couple of trial and error and patience testing tests, it worked great, not only that, I was worried about the horror stories with the 1-800 number. I got right through and in less than a couple of minutes all my questions were answered, I have called them twice and got the same satisfactory result. I have TIVO, I am sure there is a way to get better quality, though it is still great, but I ran my cable to my cable box, to TIVO, to my VCR, to the Phillips recorder. Then I ran RCA's from the Phillips to the TV. I record on a different antenna/channel than I normally watch. I split the signal after the TIVO and run one straight to my TV when I am not using the Phillips. REMEMBER TO FINALIZE AND ONLY BUY THE DVD+R OR +RW's, there are -r's out there and you don't want them, anyway, I thought it was easy to hook up, use and the customer service worked for me.
These are nice binos IF you can handle the very short eye relief of 10mm. I purchased these binos and they were not usable with that extremely short eye relief. Other than that one major flaw I was quite impressed with them. I was pleased to see that the the 'predator' optical coating doesn't change the apparent color of a scene.
These produced so much bass with my I pod that I could barely hear the music, just the pounding. I like bass, but unless that's all you want to hear, then these are not for you. There were a comfortable fit, but the cord tangles easily.
This is a good standard HDMI to DVI cable but I wanted to point out that if your TV is mounted it might not be a good choice. The base of the HDMI connection sticks out farther than other cables I've used (like Amazon Basics) and it doesn't fit in the space between my TV and wall mount; It sticks out too far and hits the wall mount. I am used to the Amazon basics HDMI to DVI cables so in comparison this cable is much thinner and more flexible if that matters to you.
Never received the product even though AMAZON say I did. So I can not give a review.
This camera is amazing. It is a quality point & shoot camera which happens to have many manual controls as well! It takes fantastic night shots when using the 'indoor' mode and a steady trigger finger. Unfortunately, since this camera is no longer manufactured the price has skyrocketed due to it having a cult following... I bought this camera new from Amazon ~2 years ago for ~$130, now it is going for $400? Crazy. Instead of buying this camera it would be cheaper to buy the new Canon Powershot SX120 for ~$200 which has the same (if not more) manual controls as well as a 15x zoom and the new DIGIC 4 processor. If you want the A570 camera without the manual controls and a non-jacked up price you can get the new Canon Powershot A1000, A1100, or A2000 cameras. Battery live is rather pathetic with normal AA batteries, but rechargeable batteries give you great life. Enjoy!
I have been using this Camera since it first came out and I have never had any problems with it. I love this camera and I think that you should buy it.
I have an older version of this lens for my Nikon and always got good results with it. I am using this on a Canon 5D Mk2, believe it or not, and it is great so far. Some barrel distortion that really shows in building shots, etc, but there is good software that can correct that easily. Also, it will be less on non-full frame cameras. Otherwise I think this is one of the best value lenses out there. Probably the ideal travel lens due to it's size, too. It's very small. Maybe the smallest zoom lens of that length. It's also very well made. Mostly metal. I trued out the Canon equivalent and have to say this lens seems sharper and with better color.
I bought both this Tiffen circular polarizer and the Tiffen Haze-1 filter at the same time. Shooting across a broad valley on a sunny day at some distant mountains I used both filters separately and together. The circular polarizer did a better job of reducing the obvious haze producing more saturated colors both in the viewfinder and on film. The Haze-1 did deliver a noticeable effect, but the circular polarizer was better and is priced accordingly. The atmospheric haze was so bad on that particular day that, without the filter(s), the resulting images were useless. I had also tried a cheap no-name circular polarizer for comparison. This Tiffen was superior to the no-name by a wide margin.
Great product!! It protects your Zune from everything and it has a clip on the back so you can clip it any where: belt, backpack, purse, sun cover on your car. You'll Love it.
Sony is trying to be unique in this design but I have a problem with the fitting and the rubber around the wire started to unravel after couple months of usage. I am disatisfied with this product.
I bought this for my teenage daughter as I thought the Apple Ipods were a little pricey (not knowing if she'd even use it). She loved it and it is about the size of a bic lighter so it very small and compact. Also, very durable...see used it everyday and took it everywhere and was quite careless at times in caring for it, but it keeps right on ticking.
It's great. A bit smaller than I had expected but still a good solid, sturdy head. There are some reviews that say it does not pan, that is not true. It does pan, you just have to tighten the base down to the bolt on your tripod. I tightened it down with some vise grips. I use it on a Konova 23" slider. I am replacing one handle with a shorter bolt so it doesn't bump into the slider. Great build.
This product is a great solution for Napster users despite the negative comment noted in certain reviews. I find it to be trouble free, easy to use and audio distortion free. By learning Media Player, Napster users can mimic playlists allowing operations similar to that of the Napster software.
Advertisement with the product said it would work with Vista. Mine does not and I have received very little help from Olympus. I believe the best help I received was over the phone when they said it probably wouldn't work with my HP computer.
I received this printer On October 7, 2004. Initial results on my photo quality labels was impressive. But it didn't last. Soon the printer had problems pulling the paper into the printer and then alignment on my labels was off. Yesterday I printed some checks on cheque paper and the printing was not well aligned, i.e. crooked. I hope to return this item.
I bought these speakers from the only record/music-store nearby within 100 kilometers. They were planned to be put as rear-speakers, on a shelf. I heard about the speakers from Wharfedale's official website, and read a couple of reviews. They seemed to offer a lot.So, I was stunned by the clear sounding frequencies, and by the low price, so I decided to take a pair.It's not only the sound, in my opinion, there is some style in the speakers too : cool yellow kevlar-element and almost everything on the look (quite modernish), through golden text to the excellent looking wood material. And for WHAT PRICE!Excellent choice, value for money is excellent, but the speakers need some performance by your amplifier. Of course, try before buying. I can promise, you won't be disappointed.
Pros---------1) Exceptional battery life. With regular showers, expect 6 months or more from the battery.2) Great radio reception. Digital tunning is almost perfect with no hiss or buzz.3) Water proof.4) Excellent build quality. You can tell it was designed with care.Cons---------1) AC port is covered with a flexible rubber seal that will discolor over time turning ugly yellow. The rest of the radio is still pristine white.2) When the shower water hits the speaker grill, the water can sometimes create a film that will muffle the sound. You can tilt the radio to drain the water or shake it.
I'll be among those who agree that these don't offer the best sound quality. However, I use them for working out and don't want to block out all outside noises (other people, traffic). The can be easily removed and hung around the neck and replaced just the same. I hate messing with other types where you have to twist something and then stick it on your ears everytime you want to put them on or back on. The folding feature is nice and I use it all the time.
My year old Brother MFC-845cw is a very nice WiFi Color Photo Inkjet Flatbed All-in-One Printer\Fax that just happens to also have a 5.8GHz Cordless Handset for around $230 If you're looking for an answering machine, buy another product, this just happens to be a WiFi Printer/Fax that happens to also have an acceptable phone and answering machine!
Computer's used to run a lot cooler... Then again, they didn't have nearly as much processing power. The result is that newer laptops are simply too hot to be used on your lap (at least not without some sort of buffer). Of course, if you use a pillow or blanket, it may likely choke the ability for your laptop to properly vent heat.Using the Antec cooler is a much better solution. Thus-far (have been using it for a few weeks now) works great sitting under my PC but on my lap.And, using HWMonitor, the laptop does have a noticeable improvement in lowering the temperature (at least on a Dell Latitude D610).So, what are the con's? Well, there are a few:1) It definitely will *not* hold a laptop with a 17" screen. Not a big deal (provided you have a 15.4" or smaller screen). And on the 15.4", if using one of the newer widescreens, while it fits, it's a bit close.2) The fans are USB-powered. This would be fine if it was a standard USB cable connecting from the cooler to the laptop. Unfortunately it isn't. It's a standard USB connection on the PC-side, but for the cooler side, it's more like a power cord. This poses two problems. First, what happens if the cord breaks? I can't use one of the plethora of USB cables I already have. Second, the cord is a bit short. The instructions show the cooler should be positioned such that the outlet on the cooler is on the left side. Guess what? My USB port's are on the right side and on the back (right) side. This results in the cord being stretched a bit.Have I tried any others? Yes -- I tried the DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad (or something that looks a LOT like it) -- the thing looked VERY shoddy. Perhaps it would have worked (I admittedly never gave it a chance) - got it in the mail, took one look and said to heck with this, I'm going with the Antec!
I have three of these coffee percolators, two at work and one at home. The percolator brews great tasting coffee and keeps it really hot. I use coffee filters in the basket which keeps coffee grounds from getting into the pot.
This is good quality linked metal chain with a plastic tubing tightly fit on the outside. For me the plastic is fine as I think the bare metal would tend to catch on your hair and certain types of clothing. I did note that the "plastic coating" which some don't like is in fact a tubing over the outside of the chain.. If you don't like it, it could be cut and peeled off, leaving the metal chain.For me the chain seems just a bit short, but I confess that it is probably about right for most, leaving the device hanging just below your breast bone on your stomach. It works fine for having the camera "at the ready". The problem is it has the "dangles".. it swings snd flops around. If your device is small enough, you could tuck it into a shirt pocket. If you really want to use this for a full-size camera, I'd suggest you get one of the "elastic snap" type units that hold the camera to your chest until you want it, but you can lift it because it's on an elastice strap. Of course that type harness is considerably more expensive ie:OP/TECH USA 5301422 Bino/Cam Harness (Elastic). My camera is quite small, so it's fine for me.It seems to be quite strong too. I don't know what the tensil breaking point of it would be, but it would take quite a tug. My primary concern is dropping my camera or having someone grab it. This solves that issue. Given the goal, I much prefer this kind of strap to a wrist strap as your hands are not so encumbered. The actual loop attachment is standard for almost all lanyards I've seen. It is pretty strong, but one might consider a metal snap or keyring as reinforcement. The material on here is quite strong but I'm sure over time it will wear and break.Taking the device off this strap would be a bit of a chore, so I am conflicted as to whether I want this kind of fixed attachment or one which can be snapped loose should you want to do so (example:Amzer Detachable Cell Phone Neck Lanyard).. I have not tried the detachable one yet.I rated it 4-star as it is just what it promises and seems well-built, but the attachment weak link subtracts just a bit given that it is advertised as "metal". In fairness I knew that when I ordered it.I would warn folks however to watch out for the kinds of activities you do so you don't get it caught in a door or have it catch on something. I had a sad event once when riding on a amusement park ride and a strap slung out hitting a fixed post and flinging my spare lens about 30 yards onto the pavement. Of course if you should be doing something like that, having it fly off is probably preferable to it dragging you with it.. :D so you want it strong, but not TOO strong! LOL
Works very well with my Harmony remote. No issues at all. Low cost-good result.
I've had lots of problems with this printer since day one. The paper often jams; the color cartidge clogged and caused the printer to stop working until I removed it; the output often smears or is misaligned. I am very disappointed. I may have a lemon, but I won't be buying a Canon product when I replace this printer.
The USB connection is too short to connect to my Dell laptop. I contacted Lexar and they are looking into the matter and offering me an exchange. Also, cannot find the Private Browsing software/option.
For the money, this is a nice little printer. No other printer in this cost range uses seperate inks and gives you a scanner, copier and photo-disc reader all in one. I've had Epson products in the past (an Epson Stylus photo 1280 and 780) and both eventually died after about 2 years. Both were way expensive (the 1280 was nearly 400 dollars) but performed well while sucking down ink like crazy. The cartridges were nearly 30 dollars each but I finally found knock-offs that were 6 bucks each. It took some searching. Now I can buy 12 buck epson cartridges OR 6 dollar knock-offs and if this printer dies in a year, so what? Most people spend that much in a weekend. I use a Mac G4 and it's getting harder to buy products that work still, so instead of a total computer upgrade, I was able to still buy an el cheap-o printer at Best Buy and get my work done. I'm not expecting great photo quality, just color roughs to show clients. And this printer is perfect for my needs. Every product has a niche and this one fits pretty well. For those of you who are whining about inks evaporating TURN OFF YOUR PRINTER WHEN NOT IN USE. The worst thing you can do is leave it on as it ruins the printing head which is basically the soul of the printer. Yup, it's noisy and when it sucks in a sheet of paper, it makes me jump, but hey.... it was cheap and it gets the job done for now. All you have to do is think back to the days when a low-res scanner alone cost over 400 dollars and you will look at this and smile.No, I don't work for Epson, because if I did you can bet I'd make some improvements to their hi-end machines, they are total JUNK which are engineered to die after 2 years (think Ford Fiero) - it's designed obscelesence. And the whole "liar chip on a cartridge" scheme is just plain EVIL and wasteful. I would like to see some Epson exec's buried up to their necks in a large pile of used cartridges! :-)
I have been using the Targus chillpad for about a year now and I must say that it works really well but unfortunatley I cannot vouch for its effectiveness in keeping my laptop cool. I use a program called Everest to monitor the temperature of my latop and there is really no difference between the temperature with the chillpad on or the chillpad off. The laptop is noticeably cooler to touch on the underside but the fans still kick on all the time and the temperature readings are still the same. I give this 4 stars because the product is well designed and works well but because there is no measurable difference in internal temperature I cannot give it 5 stars. It might work better for you if you constantly use your laptop on a bed or similar surface or if you actually use it on your lap.*** Plus points of the chillpad include: ****- very quiet fans that move out air to the back- a handy on/off switch so you can turn it off without unplugging it from your USB- very nicely located USB ports that can be powered with the included ac wall plug (useful for high power usb devices).**** Negative points include: ***- slightly small size that may not work effectively for larger laptops- fans do not turn off with the laptop if you leave the ac adapter plugged in (although this won't be an issue for the non USB hub model)- you have to be careful about positioning your laptop if you have fans underneath so that the chillpad's fans do not interfere with the laptop's fans- the ac adapter seems a little on the cheap side
Just received this for my Canon A620. Fine as a camera sleeve, for storage, holding the camera in a briefcase or large pocket, etc. But not a heavy duty case with storage, padding, carrying options, etc., if that's what you are looking for (I purchased a separate Lowepro Rezo 50 case for that). It really should be included by Canon when you buy the camera. 3-1/2 stars.Pros:-- Slight and holds the camera tightly, without adding much in size or weight.-- Grey metallic nylon color/fabric, if that style appeals to you.-- Soft inside--will not scratch the camera.-- Belt loop sewn on.-- Easy to access the camera, through a quick tug on the flap (kept in place by velcro)--a big positive to get at your camera quickly.Cons:-- The color/material, if you don't like that style (it could take getting used to for some).-- No padding--will offer little protection from falls.-- The flap just flaps over, and so the top is slightly open at the sides.-- Tite fit--only enough room for an extra memory card in the accessory pouch. No room for batteries (with the A620).-- Tite fit--the camera's eyelet for the carrying strap sticks into the case flap a bit if the flap is pulled down tite, and ultimately could stretch out that portion of the flap; leave the flap a little looser to avoid (but it still will be snug enough).--Sewn-on belt loop--you will need to unbuckle your belt to put this on or take it off (always fun to do in a museum!).Again, good as a camera sleeve, especially if the price here is in a "down" phase.
The power jack failed on a Compaq laptop my wife had been using. Unable to power it on or to charge the battery, we decided to just buy her a new computer than shell out a couple hundred to get it fixed. But I still had the issue of getting all of her old files off the Compaq. So I bought this adapter, removed the hard drive, hooked everything up, and was able to copy everything. Was easy and worked as intended. Since then I've used it with couple other hard drives without issue.
I was able to turn my regular usb printer into a wireless printer. Has fast speed but has a mind of its own.
I have had this scanner for a few weeks and I have no complaints thus far,it works great.
I owned ex81 before i bought the nx1. Ex81 had a dissolving cord problem and I had to get rid of it in less than a year. I was very disappointed with the durability and the annoying cord that got stuck in everything, but I loved the sound quality of the ex81. So I decided to go for the nx1. I have an iaudio G3, which weighs almost nothing without the battery. And with the battery, it's slightly heavier than a AA battery. I thought that it would be a good enough size for a necklace type earphone. All I can say is, I was wrong. It feels so heavy on my neck and I am constantly adjusting it. Also, the earphone cord from the necklace isn't very long. So when it is snugly fit in my ears, I can't tilt my head sideways or look to another direction, or it would pull out of my ears.I was also dissappointed by the sound. It sounds tinny and distant. It also has a very weak bass. My Mdr-j10 sounds clearer than my nx1. And I know that the earbuds have to go in all the way, since I owned the ex81.The comfort and noise blocking is where the nx1 is strong in. I wore these for 3 hours without hurting my ears or even feel them in my ears. Granted, I couldn't move my head very much, but the earbuds themselves are very comfortable. Noise blocking is also very good. I can't hear my friends talking right next to me when I have these on. Overall, pretty satisfied. Would I buy them again? Maybe not. Probably would save up for any of the Shures, but these are great earphones for their price.
I ended up getting this from Walmart on clearance a few years back for $10. It was a good bargain at that price. I wouldn't have spent any more money than that honestly for this radio, it's just hard to deal with. Reasons are -1) Battery door is a pain to get off without using a coin. But, if you do use a coin it can mar the plastic.2) Alarms are default on & it's a pain to shut them off.3) It's difficult to figure out how to set the SAME codes and, when you do, rarely will they activate. I brought this thing to my work because we were in a tornado warning. Not ONCE did it beep off or even blink. My other radio had been activated earlier that day.4) And the volume - the speaker is iffy when on full volume. The louder it gets the more distorted the voices sound. Bad enough the weather band voices are computer generated, when it gets distorted you can't understand it without turning the volume down.
i order this for a Acer Aspire 3000 as a replacement cord. i am pleased it works great and it charged up the battery pretty good. I paid $7.22 + free shipping.I measured the adapter full length it is about 8 feet long when you attached the two sections together.This is not a Original OEM Adapter(original equipment manufacturer)...So lets get that straight. Your not going get a Original OEM Adapter for this ridiculous price. I saw few of reviews complaining about this. i said to myself "why pay 40+ dollars on a single Original Factory OEM adapter; when i can order about 7 of these for nearly the same price"?If your the type that just looking for a alternative adapter to charge up the battery or one to use for travel purposes then this one for you. On the other hand if you are a hard core user who like to plug in and plug out constantly, & like to pull plug off the wall, then you may want to consider looking elsewhere & pay more $$$ for a Original OEM Adapter.Pros: **inexpensive,works good, Cord is fairly length, visible green AC power light,Cons: NOT OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
Trying to figure out how to S-L-O-W-L-Y and S-P-E-C-I-F-C-A-L-L-Y hit the button in the middle and then the arrow has been a very frustrating process on this product.The sound is great, downloads are easy, but the user-friendly part ends there.
Easy to install, works correctly without any problems, upgrading ram is one of the best ways to gain more usability from any computer.
The mouse is so comfortable and works a good distance from my laptop. The flat style of the keyboard and the preset feature makes working so easy. Beautiful design and really does encourage me to keep working. It makes working fun (for me that is LOL). The battery tester is a preety cool feature too (on the keyboard) it'll tell you when your battery needs changing. Real simple connectivity. Especially if you're using the Vista Ultimate.
Hello all have to say about the Antec Laptop cooler is that it really blows....Lot s of cool air and blows the Chill Mat away.And it works really well with my Everex 17" widescreen notebook. Because rip a lot DVDs with mine so one day I ripped 3 DVDs in row my core temp got up like 85 degrees Celsius it was hot to the touch and my laptop shutdown and I had give it like half an hour to cool down. But with the Antec even with a maxed loaded processor core the temp only goes to 60C. When idle its like 50C.Here are a few tips that might help1. use a self powered USB hub (less power from laptop cooler the system)2. turn it own about 3 minutes before booting your laptop.(This way cool air is already circulating through the vent and exhaust system)3. When in use leave the power cable door off(means more air more CF/m)4. Depending on the laptop design try to center the intake over the Antec's output fan.5. And to keep Tabs on the core temp do yourself a favor and go online and download this program called "Core Temp" it is free.My one big Con on it is the damn cable is too short come on guys be nice 24"cable would be idealjoykyll@gmail.com
I unfortunately thought that this would be compatible with my 1st generation iPod Nano because I thought that 2G indicated how many GB the iPod should have. Whoops. As a result, this doesn't fit my iPod and I'm disappointed in myself for not researching the product more before buying it. So much for the young people being familiar with technological lingo!If you have a 2nd generation iPod Nano, this looks like a great little system--very lightweight and simple to charge and use.
Xbox was requiring some new security features, and while waiting for that to fix itself, I just bought points on here instead of through the system. Works just as easily.
They deffinetly give you a good amount of bass, you have to play around with them in your ear until you get to sound the way you want it to sound. Very comfortable to wear and good for all ears as it comes with 3 different sized buds.
omg omg omg could this headset be any better? i think not!The bass on these is just incredible, the response is unsurpassed.Whether these are for gaming, VoIP communication of hardcore audiophile geek out this is the headset for you!
I bought a USB Firewire combo Metal Gear Box: Substance 2 loaded with a Seagate 320. It lasted one month before slowly dying. First symptoms were flaky behavior, crashes, drive not recognized. Then the blue LED light started dying. Now the drive isn't recognized. After searching the web for advice I discovered several user reviews at various sites. The main complaint focusses on the power supply, which in one user's case caught fire while plugged in but not in use. I suspect my problem is also the power supply. Another "consumer treat" made in China. I'm going to try to salvage the hard drive. If it works in another unit I'll know for sure what the problem is. It was a new drive. Hopefully it'll work and if so I'll investigate to see if a better power supply will work with this unit.It's a good sturdy case. Too bad the guts seem to be substandard.I'd steer clear of this unit and other products by this company.
If you have a 67mm lens and want to use Cokin filters this is what you need.
Makes adding a new stereo amp a breeze. Had to run a hot wire straight to the battery terminal. I wanted the job to look professional. Nicely machined terminal.
Be warned this unit suggests it works on the Pioneer Bus system, but in reality you can only connect 1 device to the bus input, if you put on 2 it will ONLY reconise the first device!!! this error cost me a lot of $ in shipping with Amazon as they feel it was my fault. I was just trying to add a syrus and an I pod to it Pioneer tech support told me of this units ability to only run 1 of these where as all other units in Pioneers line up will run 2Be warned!Anthony
Pros:Huge, vivid screen.Truly excellent sound, even at low volumes.Robust design.Excellent updated software/firmware.Wireless connectivity.Best packaging ever.Cons:Huge, bulky chassis. (versus the competition)Backlighting can be uneven.Battery life not quite as advertised.
I bought them to watch tv at night when everyone is on their sleep.Just dont forget to turn the tv volume up, if its low it will not send enough wireless signal.I use them when i practice with my guitar, i just plug the cable of the remote base to the mixer and thats it ,i dont have to play with the headphones cable all around me and my guitar.I have not tried any other wireless phones but this work just perfect!!!And by the way... dont forget to listen to some music by Geddy, Alex and Neal......
Every once in a while a product arrives that is a must to own for accomplishing a particular task. The Calumet Changing Bag is just such an item. I own a Canham 5x7 view camera. I often use it for changing various films in the field or use it for teaching purposes having students loading the film of choice in the film holder. It is perfection. Wires hold the unit's tall shape, enabling the photographer to utilize plenty of open interior space. If you deal in large format and don't buy this product you're making a huge mistake.
so i was in a pickle when trying to decide buying new lenses for my old canon ae-1 or just buying this so i can use all my digital lenses (EF canon lenses and Di tamron lenses) and my bounceable flash...i chose the latter and have not been disappointed. i got the date body so i could also use my little remote. it has the look and feel of my rebel xti. i also bought the battery grip which adds functionality and a certain "cool factor" to it. thing is, the grip doesn't have the exposure adjustment wheel/button, just the exposure button. but i'll knock down the battery grip's rating (also purchased on amazon), not the t2's rating.i was originally looking at the rebel k2, but after testing one out at the local camera shop, i decided to spend a few more bucks to get the t2. the k2 felt a bit "cheap" and it didn't have a few things i find important in a camera such as the DOF preview button and a built-in viewfinder diaptor adjustment.since the camera's newer, it was nice not having to advance the film after every shot. but then again, that can be found on any of the newer cameras. it's just a nice perk since i was 'upgrading' from an ae-1.i'm using this camera for school since they're still teaching the film process. i'm satisfied with the camera. this, coupled with canon's nifty fifty f/1.8 is a great setup! get it now! :)
Installed on a Rockford Fosgate HE sub, just remove speaker insert mounting ring under speaker and re-install speaker, next you press on the mesh grill. There is no need to drill additional holes in your sub-box. The mounting ring lined up perfectly with the holes in my speaker. Looks better than most of the other grills avail.
Great little mp3 player. It has a belt clip attachment on the back, i can just stick it on the side of my shorts and go, it don't come loose. Good sound quality, battery lasts a long time.
I originally purchased a whole surround sound system manufactured by Audiosource. At the time, the whole thing, including a powered sub-woofer, was only a hundred bucks! That was five years ago.In my overzealousness one night playing a Stevie Ray Vaughn DVD, I blew one of the original satellite speakers.I was delighted to to find they still made these units, and purchased another pair. I LOVE these units, you just cannot beat the sound and quality for the price! And, they handle 100 watts!
Like most people, I really think the player is very good for the money and has a lot of nice features. One nice thing is that the player will resume at the exact spot in the "song" that it was turned off at. This is handy for listening to MP3 versions of "books on CD". Perhaps the buttons could have been spaced apart more to make it a little easier for people with big fingers to control (esp. without looking), but this is a minor issue to me.I found LampDev's Feb. 28, 2005 very helpful. He mentioned a problem recognizing SD memory cards and he had found that if he inserted the card while the unit was on this would sometimes allow the unit to see the card (normally you are supposed to insert or remove the card with the unit off, but this does work if the card is not being recognized). I assume that he had already installed the 2-3-05 firmware (version 1.01.01), as I had, and was still having this problem. I used 4 different cheap SD cards and had no problems. I found out that if I left the unit paused, while playing a song from either the built-in memory or the SD card, until the player auto-powered-down (to save battery life), then the SD card would not be recognized when I powered the unit up again and I would have to use his trick to get it recognized again. Other than this scenario, I have had no problems having the SD cards recognized (TIP: set the auto power off to the max. - 30 min, and only pause if you will be restarting playback before the unit powers down, otherwise turn off the player instead of pausing). I reported this problem to Creative support and I hope they will fix this in a new firmware release.
Solid, reliable receiver. Only needed a inexpensive 2 channel receiver for hot tub, garage area to replace an ancient Kenwood. Hooked up 2 pairs of Yamaha outdoors speakers to receiver. Have a CD player & MP3 hook up for additional inputs. The receiver is outstanding, plenty of power & excellent sound for my application. Simple installation & equally simple operation. The remote is a nice addition. All I could ask for & more.
Purchased it for 2 day delivery because I needed it on Monday the 25th.Set it up,and it would only broadcast about 2 ft. Re-checked everything,supply voltage,settings,etc. No dice.Then because I was up against a deadline,I made the dumb move of makingthe range mods suggested online.(thus voiding my warranty)Range improved to a very spotty 5 ft.Searched the web everyone suggested the same mods but claimed much betterresults.Oh well live and learn!!!
It is a good product, fit exactly the screen, but a week later it start to loose the glue in some part, the glue must be stronger......
This is a simple extension cable that works great for things like extending a keyboard or mouse. I used it for that purpose and had no trouble. If you need a longer extension you'll need and active version.
It took a couple of tries to get the right antenna for my radio. evidently, there is more than one size of connector from the anntenna to the radio. after sending one back, talking to someone, and recieving another one, I am totally satisfied.
the earbuds are nice. they seem very sturdy. the product was shipped very quickly. good buy.
Excellent optics even in low light conditions, very good rangefinder with yrds/mtrs option,relatively heavy which makes it easier to hold steady
Just be aware that it does NOT come with a connector on the ribbon cable. You will need to remove the connector from an old keyboard cable and clamp it on to the ribbon cable of this keyboard in order to plug it into the motherboard. It is not easy to do this without breaking the snaps on the connector so I would not try it unless you want to test your skills, patience and luck.
This is and excellent camera. I highly recommend it for people you like to take pictures. You get sharp clear pictures
the TA280 SLK Motorola Talk Abouts are literally amazing. imean, you gotta get this. for the $$$, it's worth it. I've tried some other kinds but this is the best. Must have. peace out
This was very easy to hook up & use. Flips back & force between 2 boxes and one monitor & mouse. Does not lose the mouse or keyboard when changing from one box to the next.
This transmitted works well. The signal is strong and it allows you to select from a ton of different frequencies. I have used it to transmit numerous different streams to my car stereo and home stereo. It uses two AAA batteries. I was getting about 10-12 hours out of a set of standard alkaline batteries.My only suggestion would be to get rechargeables because you will go through standard batteries like crazy!
Don't bother with this light. I am returning it and spending the extra few bucks to get the Canon. The light is constantly varying as I move the camera, and sometimes it flickers off. I was able to make it stay on if I held the camera at certain angles, but that's useless. Reminds me of one of those super-cheap flashlights that you have to constantly shake.
The quality is good, but overall not cofertable to use and its fixture is very bad and borken in 15 days after purchase.........no reply from company regarding warranty and emails wrriten to them...........
BIC, the supplier for the Energizer battery pack, sends you the ER-P510GRN battery pack. I believe that the GRN version means that it (and/or its packaging) is environmental friendly. The GRN version has replaced the prior version, which may be what is shown in the picture ( black battery pack, 720 mAh (milliAmp-hrs) or what is described in the body of the text on amazon.com (750 mAh) ).Energizer ER-P510 Nickel-Metal Hydride Cordless Phone BatteryThe GRN version of the battery pack has a charge capacity of 700 mAh.The folks at BIC are aware of this discrepancy, and are doing a great job at addressing this issue.Shipping from BIC is very prompt...I received my package (a padded envelope) ahead of schedule.My rating is based on Construction and Ease Of Use (Installation).I have not owned it long enough to rate Battery Life.Its predecessor (ER-P510) lasted approx. 1 1/2 years.
HP software has long driven me crazy. Hp hardware, on the other hand, almost always works well. My Designjet 130NR was a reasonably priced solution for a small design office. The ink cartridges last a long time. Good product.
This is an excellent product, especially if shooting outdoors. The McClamp attaches to a tripod (or anything else stationary) and then to whatever subject that needs a little help to hold still or hold at a different angle. A flower in the breeze, a mushroom found on a hike, whatever. Because it's so flexible, any angle can be achieved and it's possible to fit the McClamp into a decent camera bag or camera backpack. A truly useful piece of equipment!
This is an excellent case for a backup disk, and I purchased another in yellow for a sedond backup. My only problem with the black case is that I have no way to mark on the outside what type of backup is inside. I was able to write on the outside of my yellow case which is more convenient. These cases have two compartments so you can store an iPod and the ear buds in the same case. I highly recommend these cases as convenient and durable. ACB
I purchased this camera in May 2000 and have been using it ever since. First off, this camera takes EXCELLENT pictures. I usually have to do some Photoshop-ing on most other images that I either scan in or bring in off a camera. With this camera, very little, if any of that is necessary. Here's the breakdown:- My camera came with 20MB of memory. That is enough to take ~40 pictures at the second to highest quality level. Well within acceptable limits considering that if you run out of pictures, you can just transfer them to a computer and re-format the card.- The interface is a little touchy if editing on the camera. I prefer to edit all the settings by communicating directly with the camera.- Transferring the images off of the camera directly was a problem for me. Sometimes the software wouldn't work (under Windows 2000). I haven't used it with Windows 98. I haven't heard too many similar complaints so I assume other people aren't having this problem. However, I bought a Compaq flash card reader (USB) and it works fine.- Again, image quality is superb.- I've seen some people complain about the delay the camera experiences when taking a snap. I found this not to be exactly true. If I hold the button down until the green light comes on (indicating that everything is ready) and then I depress the button all the way, the camera takes a snap right away. However, if I just depress the button all the way initially, it does take a few seconds for the picture to be taken- Battery life. The camera takes 4-AA batteries. The camera lasts for probably a little more than an hour as long as you don't use the preview mode (sucks up charge like you wouldn't believe). The package doesn't come with an AC adapter (*SMACK* Kodak). You have to buy it separately. All considered though. I can take a good number of pics before I have to recharge. Just make sure to bring an extra set of batteries with you.I highly recommend this camera even to enthusiasts. You probably won't be disappointed.
The sound is nearly flawless and the people on the other side of the phone are happy too.Great little product -- the range is phenomenal too.
Just a quick note. These cases are NOT clear cases, any more than a standard CD case is clear. The front is obviously clear, as almost all CD cases are, but the back plate (with the mount for the disk) is black, again like most CD cases. My Memorex clear cases are completely transparent. If I hadn't had a time-sensitive job that I needed cases for, these would have been returned. They are, however, of pretty good quality and great value for the price - they just aren't clear!
I highly recommend this calculator. It is very easy to use, packed with features, and FAST. The only negative is that is lightweight, and doesn't have the sticky keys that the HPs have. HP diehards will say that it looks &quot;cheap.&quot; The battery compartment is a joke, and you need to be careful when changing batteries on this one. Very poor engineering, you might say, but then if you go to Office Depot, most HPs don't even work because the battery door is broke or gone... So in a way, TI really wanted people to not mess with the battery too much... Now the fact is that nobody is using the 12C anymore, and the TI BAII Plus is now the standard among real estate and business students. Furthermore, TI is the only game in town, since HP has stopped all calculator development and is preparing to exit the calculator business!
Let's start with the negatives.This laptop is not for everyone.Obligatory Disclaimer to the savvy consumer: this laptop is a don't buy. First of all, it's a first generation product. NEVER buy a first generation product. The only people who should buy this laptop are the people who can shrug if they lose the thing.* There are limited ports. In fact, there's only one.* The battery is not replaceable.* There is no integrated Wi-Max.* The battery life is on par with current generation Apple laptops.* It's "underpowered" in this generation of overpowered desktop-replacements.Consumers who worry about the above, but still want to run a variation of OS X may purchase this:Apple MacBook MB063LL/B 13.3" Laptop (2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 8x Super Drive) BlackOr this:Apple MacBook Pro MA896LL/A 15" Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive).Or simply get the Thinkpad X300 and run it on a last generation OS.But I gave this 5 stars, why?* It's beautiful.* The build is solid.* I can carry it in one hand with no effort.And here's the thing about the lack of ports.* Peripherals will eventually all be wireless.Bluetooth peripherals are already in the marketplace (obviously where Apple hedges its bets on). Products likeEye-Fi Card, Wireless 2 GB SD Memory Cardwill become the norm. Laser Printers can be run on wireless networks.And why pay $1000 more for a lower memory Drive?If you can't afford it, then don't! But consider this in two years:* SSD will be the standard for all future laptops.This price will definitely go down in future renditions of the laptop and will no doubt be the standard in 2 - 3 years. Not only will the price fall, but the speed and quality will undoubtedly increase too.I've had every laptop hard drive fail on me throughout the past 5 years. No more. The reason why the military invests in SSD is in their stability. I "needed" stability in my laptop HDs, and I "wanted" it now.This laptop is ahead of its time. People shouldn't kid themselves. It's the equivalent of having the option to own either a Ferrari or a Toyota pickup (Apple apparently recommends both i.e. wireless CD access). They accomplish the same thing, but the former's capacity is limited by legal speed limits. Not only that, the former is vastly expensive to maintain and has limited applicability.Both is better, but if you had to choose?This laptop is the same thing. And I love it.
This case fits my Canon A530 camera almost perfectly. The minor flaw is that the hole in the case for the camera strap is in the middle, but the strap on the camera is not in the middle (it's about 1/2" offset from the hole). Other than that, my camera lives in this case when not in use and it doesn't have a mark on it. I can still carry the camera by the strap while in the case. After a year, the case still looks like new - pretty durable.Highly recommend. Great case and a good price.
There is a older and newer version of this device. I have the old DIR 655 hardware version A4.I owned this router for more than three years. Since last couple of years it was slow and dropping connections. It is super fast for sometime and then slows down and the cycle repeats. Now I got to a point where I was getting frustrated and wanted to replace this item. But as a last resort I double checked if the firmware was uptodate which I did many times in the past. Current firmware on my router reads as 1.32NA 06/2009. Routers web page provides a simple button to check for latest firmware and I pressed the button and it displayed a message that 1.32NA in fact was the latest version. Thank god I googled for more information. Apparently the latest firmware version was 1.34NA and the buggy router utility was not able to detect that. So I always thought I was running the latest firmware but to my surprise it was pretty old with nasty bugs.So I manually download the latest firmware and reconfigured the router and now it is super fast!! Here is the url: [...]So if you have the older version and facing a slow connection problem checkout the above solution. Hope this helps somebody!!
I ordered this as a backup cable. Arrived prior to my TV and it works great. I dont see difference between this and "Mediabridge Ultra Series - 6ft High Speed HDMI Cable - Version 1.3 Category 2 Certified - 1080p - Blu-Ray - PS3". Quality of the picture is same in both.
Have to crank it to max to get the surround sound effect. My 56 inch samsung dlp 780p has a stronger sound in the tv mode. This may be a decent starter system but I wish i'd bought a less expensive one as my first surriund system cause I'm definately disappointed. Don't buy this!!!!
This product is as good as it gets. I never found anything better. Was worth the price when I bought it.
I received this as a gift. I didnt do the research the wife did. I used it maybe 1 week. When I first used it I thought the device with the ipod plugged in was too bulky and blocked some of the heat/ac controls in my truck. There was alot of interference from engine noise (a high pitched whine that got worse with speed). In 1 weeks time I went thru 3 different 7.5 amp fuses in my Nissan Frontier. Just before the fuse would blow the engine noise interference got really bad. I emailed tech support with the problem but they never answered. Its ok because I had decided to return it at this point anyway. I seem to be in the minority with my experience but I was not happy with the product.
Excellent product for use with Creative Speaker system, replaced my corded controller which had a thumb wheel control that was failing.
Well, maybe not perfect, but as close as I've even come. I've never had a mouse feel this right in my hand. Very smooth action and the perfect weight. The only negative thing I could say about it is that since it is USB it is not immediately recognizable in DOS, but there are way around that.
I bought these speakers to go along with my Audiovox D2010 portable DVD player. These speakers rock for such a small package. You can't expect thundering bass, or a huge volume from small speakers. But for me, using these on travel in a hotel room is fantastick. I bought mine from Buy.com for $57.XX and free shipping. I looked around at Sony, Panasonic and Sharper image for travel speakers. By far these are the best availible for the size and price.
works just fine. should have bought the 2 GB. bought a sd adapter. now i can use it as a flash drive for my computer as well. originally bought for mobile phone.
I was getting some feedback over my subwoofer, so after trial and error with the manufacturer, we determined it was a power problem. This was supposed to 'clean' the power to reduce interference. This, however, was not the case. It did a little in reducing the buzz, but by no means did it eliminate it. I ended up plugging the sub into my APC power strip and it works fine.If someone just needs surge protection or a minor power interference, I'm sure this would work well for them. In my case, it did not fit the bill
This is just a normal antenna...put it on my router (D-Link DIR-655) and it had no effect or was a lttle worse. I think it is best suited for a desktop card to get the antennas out from behind the computer to a better spot, that would probably result in an improvement...this is not a high gain antenna.
This monitor is absolutely great. I ordered two to be used side by side and the clarity is unbelieveable. The cost is outstanding and very affordable. I don't think anyone can go wrong should they ever decide that there is a need for another flat screen.When I placed my order, I was told that they should arrive within 7 to 10 days. They arrived in 5.
I bought my 30G Zune a couple of years ago and I have to say that I love it. I have adult children who have other MP3 players--ipods included--and I can honestly say my Zune continues to out-class them all!HOWEVER (and the reason for the poor rating) like many electronic devices, there are software upgrades. Microsoft doesn't seem to be concerned that the upgrades really mess with this first generation product!!! Error messages, frozen devices, songs that no longer play, etc. It is a shame, since overall the product is absolutely wonderful!Just google "frozen zune", "error messages", "zune cuts off for no reason" and you will see there are lots of problems going on. And you will also see that Microsoft is notably "silent" about the cause of the problem, and amazingly "incompetent" when it comes to fixing it--offering silly suggestions (band-aids) such as reformatting (which by the way may buy you some time by temporarily "fixing" the problem).Here's what is so ironic about the entire situation--MS made an absolutely amazing product! It would easily last for years! But...(wait for it, wait for it)How would they make their money if people kept the old product for years and years? Hmmm...starting to see the big picture, aren't you?I'd really like to see MS just step up to the plate and offer us "oldies" a real solution (like an upgrade that worked for us) instead of silently twisting our arms to force us to buy a new device. I teach dance classes and it has been difficult with such an unreliable device. I can't afford a new Zune at the moment.I know what I'm going to say next will sound like a contradiction, but it is it is giving the company their due for creating a good product. So, for those of you looking for an amazing player--I will still have to say go with a Zune--just go for the latest generation you will be awed at the quality of the player! None of the iTunes issues!
This is my first digital voice recorder! When I showed my colleagues at the office my Olympus VN-8100PC Digital Voice Recorder 142600, it set off a trend! LOL After seeing and feeling how sleek it was, many of them wanted to upgrade their voice recorders! LOL Triplenet Pricing LLC's delivery was super fast!
When I opened the box, note that a headset was loose. The reason is that the plastic base is broken. very poor quality product for the price.
I can't say enough good things about this product. It's the perfect portable for the pod. Sound quality is great.Only two semi-drawbacks:1) can't get good bass from it2) no place to store the power cord while in transit
I don't know all the details of performance for this item, but the receiver was well pleased with it. (it was a requested gift) I was amazed at how compact it is for the muscle it has. Kooky little movie with flying pandas was pretty amusing. I will add more later when I find out how it performed during it's travels.
Fits my A530 like a glove. Has enough room in the pocket for a pair of AA batteries. A belt clip on it would have been helpful
I like it for the same reasons stated by other reviewers, so I won't repeat myself here. The part I worry about is something I discovered when I tried to adjust the dividers slightly & tried to rearrange one of them. As the velcro pulled on the fabric along the inner walls when I tried to separate them, the fabric stretched so much that I thought I would tear it. I also wonder how long the fabric will last after years of use and enduring climate changes. However, the outside of the bag is well constructed & provides sufficient space for the amateur camera enthusiast.
I bought this lens after using the Tamron 70-300mm lens for about 4 or 5 month. At first I was totally ready to trash the Tamron lens. Due to my economic situation I could not afford replace the Tamron. With time and practice it started producing better and better images quality and I started having more fun with it. The truth is, I was learning how to use it correctly. The Tamron is a good, well made lens at an excellent price which I intend to keep.Now the Canon 70-300mm with IS USM is a totally different class of lens. Twice the price of the Tamron but the IS alone is worth that. Image quality can be anywhere from very good to breathtaking. This lens is very easy to use, well made and looks good. If you can afford this lens, buy it, you'll like it. If money is a little tight, get the Tamron. You'll have fun and become a better photographer as you save your pennys for the Canon 70-300mm IS USM.
Had the cable now for a month and it gives a strong picture and good sound. Great value for the price, even if it stops working in a few months, you can buy 30 of these for the price of one in a normal store.
For whatever reason, getting longer lengths of Optical Cable are impossible around here. This created quite the problem when I ran cabling behind my wall for my A/V setup. I was left with about 1" of cable poking out of a brush box with no way to attach anything to it. Come to find out, even more scarce than a 14' Optical Cable is the elusive "Optical Extension Coupler", which will not be found in any retail store in my region! Thankfully, I found these on Amazon, and they truly saved my entire project. A very simple concept, but extremely efficient and they work fantastic. I was a tad concerned about possible quality loss, but I have honestly not perceived any variance at all. I highly recommend this product.
Hello, I purchased this charger from AQUAtech and they shipped it to me, but they sent the wrong one. So I tried to contact them to send it back and I had to wait for a week for a response. Finally they said to send it to the address they provided and they would issue a refund. I never received the refund, and I have tried several times to contact them with no response at all. Buyer beware, DONT BUY FROM AQUATECH.....
I recently purchased this camera-- I wanted a small, cheap backup camera, and the price Amazon was offering it at was incredible. Once the camera arrived, I took it out for several test shots under different lighting conditions (indoors w/ flash, bright indoors w/o flash, outdoors closeup & distance). Uploaded the pics to my mac, took a good look, and returned it to Amazon within six hours of the first shot.Looking at the whole picture on the screen, the Fuji's image was noticeably "soft", and when zoomed in at all, they looked like watercolor paintings. Noise everywhere, even on shots where I dialed down the ISO. 4x6 printouts were barely acceptable, I'd never go larger. Overall image quality was what I'd expect in a camera from ~2000-2001, not a current generation camera. Compared with my other 5MP camera (an S2IS), these images were not useable. Still, this is a clever little camera that looks great & would be very easy to carry as long as you're not picky about noise in the image.
Bought this for my macbook to hook up a headphone amp and not have too much cord. This works perfectly!
These have been staple for years. You can't get any better than this. For folks out there that are new to networking, you actually want one of these switches, compared to a hub, because switches will streamline your network and make it run more smoothly. When you use a hub, the IP packets will collide and the QOS services of your network card will be doing overtime to get your data to the next target. Switches analyse these packets and deliver them out the proper port to the actual destination. I can highly recommend these to anyone building their professional or home network!
I've been looking for some time for a DVD recorder so that I could burn discs of all the stuff I've recorded in my TiVo (actually, I have Dish), so when my Philips DVD player crapped out on me after 5 years or so, I set out for WalMart and picked this one up for $98. (Curiously, WalMart also sells/sold a no-name DVD recorder called a DV2000 that is basically the exact same model made by the company, Funai, without the Magnavox label. Only they were out of stock). I also picked up a stack of Maxell DVD-R discs.The good news is that the player works just fine so far. It plays DVD's without a glitch (including Netflix DVD's which apparently don't play in some other players due to copy protection issues). I have successfully recorded DVD-R's of my TiVo'ed movies and they play fine on the player, my PC, and a friend's DVD player. They handled the Maxell DVD-R's fine. So compatability seems to be good (so long as you remember to "finalize" the disc). You can do some light editing -- putting titles on the disc, and on chapters. It has a reasonable amount of inputs, including some in the front. All in all, I am pretty satisfied with my $98 purchase -- it does exactly what it claimed to do.Of course, you get what you pay for. The player doesn't seem all that solidly constructed. It is somewhat slow to power on and slow to respond in general (such as skipping between chapters). The remote is chintzy with tiny little buttons. And, as the review below notes, there is no LED read-out on the front of the player -- therefore, playing time, chapters, and the like can only be viewed onscreen through the remote. That is a bit hard to get used to.And I really wish the model had Region Free hacks, but none are available so far. Strange since hacks are available for most of the Philips DVD players (and since Philips bought Magnavox and uses the Magnavox label for their low end stuff), which allowed my previous player to play foreign DVD's.
I forgot to mention the jamjacket has no vents in the back so it gets hot! that can make your battery leak. The iskin and Xtrememac have vents in the back so it keeps it cool.
For some reason it seems that the only good earbuds are the ones that are under 5 dollars, these are no exception. After my third pair of painful, badly fitting, short corded, low sound quality buds, I gave these a try, and they do exactly what I want.Good sound, long enough cord, not painful on the ears.If you're like me and cant seem to find a decent pair of earbuds and dont want to spend 90 bucks, these are probably your best option.
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I previously had a "standard" 16 Bit SanDisk card reader, and WOW what a difference. The old 16 Bit card reader took me almost an hour to dump my 2GB card. The 32Bit one can get it done in less than 10 minutes!If you need to copy Compact Flash cards to your laptop as fast as possible, and don't have a USB2 port, this is an absolute MUST!
Nice and small, very bright screen, great battery. Just watch out, amazing how quick you fill up 500 songs. Also beware, this iPOD doesnt have an AC adapter to charge it, you have to charge via the USB port, i didnt know that...good thing i have another older iPOD that i can use the AC adapter to charge. You def get what you pay for, and thats size, amazingly small. Great buy!!
I just returned my second projector in 6 months. I replaced my TV with this projector & have loved the larger than life images and great quality. Unfortunately, the DLP light only lasts about 3 months of 2-3 hours of TV a day. The replacement bulbs are expensive at over $300.00 each on-line. If you don't mind replacing the bulb every three months & the cost that goes along with it, it's a great projector.
I had been looking for a sleeve for months that would fit my Dell Studio 17 with 9 cell extended battery. None of the other neoprene sleeves I tried fit it without really stretching the limits of the stitching but it fits perfectly in this one. It even has an interior nylon sort of fabric lip that slips over the edge of the laptop once it's in the sleeve to ensure it won't accidentally slide out when you unzip the sleeve. I use it as a sleeve inside my backpack because the original backpack slot would not fit the larger 17" widescreen Dell Studio. Strongly recommend this sleeve for the XL laptops like mine.
The magnification of this lens is only 0.7I.e. if you are away from the target object 10 Meter it will gave you the effect as you away 13 meter.Some time it takes one or two seconds to the focus to adjusted automatically when using the lens with zoom
I've owned four of these for a business we run. The print quality issues are easily solved by visiting Brother's Web site. It's usually something as simple as replacing the toner (when it's out), cleaning the drum with a Q-tip, etc.
i had problems setting up my wireless network and the cable co suggested i call D Link; so i did- at midnight- and they were there. the gentleman on the phone was soooooo helpful and within 10-15 minutes everything was working beautifully. i don't know if it will work next week- but right now its perfect. i cannot thank the people at D-Link enough- i don't know how other wireless router companies work, but these people will help you no matter what. once again, thank you amazon for having products reviewed and thank you D-LInk for all your help.
I wasted $30 on this piece of crap!!!!I live in the middle of suburbia ohio. The Itrip shouldn't have problems transmitting, since the nearest radio station is at least 40 miles away, and yet it did. I constantly had to switch frequencies, which is no easy task when driving. So many near car accidents!!Sound quality was awful. When I COULD find a station that worked, there was often background static, and sometimes the iTrip didn't do its job 100% and let some of the radio station play. I tried many different stations, and this occurred frequently.My itrip stopped working all together a couple weeks ago. That's right. IT BROKE. It doesn't transmit whatsoever. It stopped lighting up. Thank god it didn't break my iPod or there'd be blood to spill.You get what you pay for. If you want an inefficient, poorly-made FM transmitter that will most likely break on you within a month or two, please buy this item.
I saw this backpack at burlington coat factory so I bought it, it only cost me 40$ they have them tag as luggage. I am taking summer classes, I carry my samsung laptop, four to five books, an umbrella in case it rains, bottles of water, and my lunch. I still have lots and lots of space to put more stuff in. it has lots of comparments, it has little slots to put penils and pens in and more. Its a great purchase overall, great for college.
I'm still amazed that $5 earbuds blow away the included iPod earbuds for sound quality, and fit more comfortably than any other earbud I've used. Per dollar these absolutely cannot be beat, and even compared to the $100 Bose or Sennheiser earbuds I've tried, they still stack up pretty favorably on their own merits. Just order some already, if you don't love them like I do, you've only wasted like $10 if you include shipping.
I'm an amateur. But in my opinion this is a solid filter. Does what it's supposed to do. I have no complaints.
This is an excellent Access Point. The setup is extremely easy. I used the built in wizard and my wireless network was up in minutes.I have quite a bit of experience with routers, access points and other networking products and by far D-LINK is the best!!!! The tech support team for D-Link exchanged a defective Gigabit switch within one day!!!!I highly reccomend this product!
My product had its packaging opened a little, but none of the DVD-Rs were used or damaged. These DVD-Rs are a great purchase. I specifically bought TDK because I know how well they work.
This cartridge was incredibly well priced, and every bit as good as the one I was going to buy at Staples, but $100 less. I can think of a lot to do with that extra money! Works great.
I do not think suction cup mounts work very well. This one is no exception. While attaching and detaching my Garmin Nuvii is easy enough, the cup does not support the weight. I was disappointed that a Friction bag was not available for my Nuvii. However, I was able to Jury-rig an acceptable if less than pretty compromise. I ordered the Friction mount, removed the screws on the bottom, detaching the mounts that would not fit my Nuvii, and stapled velcro strips purchased at Walmart across the base of the suction cup into the friction mount. I have been cross country using this system and it works. the Garmin Portable Friction Mount for GPS 010-10306-00 combined with the suction cup is a much better solution than the cup by itself.
This smaller, shoot-through umbrella is perfect for the person who likes to travel along and take a picture, then travel to different site to take another picture and so on. It comes in it's own plastic carrying case, which is a plus since you don't want it to get dirty when you place it in the trunk of your car or truck. I live in the Southwest in the Phoenix area where the sun is very, very bright washing color right out of a picture. That can be so frustrating, thus the umbrella. Oh how I loved it on the first try. Absolutely wonderful if you enjoy shooting macro pictures or portraits in nature. If I were going to purchase this over again, I'd automatically buy the tripod stand that goes with it.
Easy setup, good sound. Well worth the price. The subwoofer is not the most powerful but does the job.
I haven't seen a review yet that really compared options among various wireless adapters so I thought I'd give it a try.I live in an apartment complex with concrete walls that barely allow for a cell phone signal. The little bit I use the internet I didn't want to pay 60$/month so I bought a Linksys WUSB54G Wireless-G USB Adapter, Netgear WG511 Wireless 802.11g PC Card, and a Hawking WIRELESS G USB NETWORK ADAPTER w. Hi Gain 6db Antenna basically just to make sure I got one that would work.The worst of the 3 was the Linksys usb adapter. It could pick up weaker signals without having to balance the laptop at a weird angle out the window, but the software which runs it doesn't like weak signals so anything under 50% keeps the thing scanning even after you're connected. which means constant disconnects unless you manually stop the scanner while connected. Even then, it had a frustrating habit of losing the connection.The Netgear card was much better at holding a signal, although it did require a balancing act and careful angling to get the signal. The software was great. The biggest complaint I had with this is I was dealing with really low signals which slow the internet to a crawl. It would take a few minutes to load yahoo. With better signals the card would be great.The Hawking usb adapter is by far the best of the bunch. I'm picking up signals I never saw with the other two, and they are coming in with decent percentages. The software couldn't be better. Connection doesn't take minutes like the other two, and the radar dish antenna can be pointed for better signal gain. I haven't had a connection loss once using it, and the internet is running at better than dial up speed (I'm connecting to a 23% signal).Overall, I'd pick the Netgear card for travel with a laptop due to it's size and portability, but for home use the Hawking usb adapter was head and shoulders above the others.
I bought this thinking that it would be great for my PS2. however it wasn't very good at all. The sound was bad from the begining not to mention MONO the picture quality was poor as well. I guess for it's size and price it is ok. I returned it and decided that I could spend the extra money for a real TV.
I bought this camera 2 weeks ago for a trip to Europe. It takes great pictures. And the price is good too. Although the camera body is quite small, it limits it battery capacity to only 2AA batteries. This camera really needs to have 4AA batteries. After only a few indoor shots, with brand new out of the box brand name batteries, the battery indicator had dropped to less than half. And then the flash would take up to a minute to charge. This was without using the LCD. With the LCD on it must be worse.But I must say the picture quality is very, very good. And as with all digital cameras, the digital zoom feature is completely without value. If you want the ability to zoom in, you really need to have an optical zoom. Anything else and you're hurting the quality of your photos.The camera also has a movie mode, good for it, but no sound! Who wants to take movies without sound? Most digital cameras with movie modes have sound. The camera also lacks a web cam mode, something that even sub $100 cameras normaly have.I guess I will fork out the money for the Fujifilm FinePix 2800. I've since returned the Vivitar, but for [the money,] it's a good deal.
This camera is my first venture into high quality digital photography. I have been using 35 mm SLR cameras for over 40 years.I am really impressed! While this is not Canon's or anyone elses top of the line, it is a great choice for an amteur or semi-professional photographer.I have been a technical writer, so I need photos both in color and B&W.; With 35 mm film SLR, I always carried two - one with color and one with black and white film. With the Digital Rebel, I can take both color and B&W; with a single camera - a real plus. Since a lot of my photos have been taken in a manufacturing plant or in the field, I like the image stabilized EF lenses and the ability to select either aperture or shutter priority - and let the camera thoose the appropriate shutter speed or aperture. And if I want complete control, that is available as well.
As Amazon changes prices so frequently, I must write costfactor first.I bought 4 x $4.99/spindle=$19.96 for 100 discswhich was much cheaper than buying 100 spindle at $29.99.(I bought 100 at 32.00 before:Disc ID MCC-003-00. Burnedabout 30 discs via Nero, DVD Decrypter. Printed by Casio CW50So far 1 coaster)Second: Disc ID OPTODISC OPTODISC-OR8-00So far I burned 5 discs.Burned by Nero and DVD DecrypterBurned at x4 x6 x8Disc Verification all passedDoes it play? Played on Philips DVP642, Apex, Sony, Pioneeras well as on Computers ( Dell, HP)No Coasters yet. (5 discs burned out of 25 spindle)Surface: Plain Shiny SilverPerfect for Printing by Casio CW-50
We recently received this camera as a wedding gift and took it on our honeymoon. It took the most incredibly crisp and colorful photos. It is very easy to load the camera and easy to use. The only thing that is tricky is getting used to the focus, but now that we have used it a little, we've gotten the hang of it. I think this is a great camera and I highly recommend it.
Unfortunately the photo doesn't show the neck strap for this devicewith the woven-in volume controls and forward/reverse selectors.The back of the neck strap has the earphone connector. So theearphones come with short wires that are less prone too tangling.I use different earphones which fit better under my motorcyclehelmet, so I still have the tangling problem conventional players have.This is the only wearable player I know of that recharges from theUSB port (forget the hassle of AAA batteries) and can be operatedwhile wearing motorcycle gloves (check your local laws).A couple glitches which may be issues for you:1) On some classical music I notice the very first note is cut off.2) If you pause for too long, it shuts off and loses your place inthe music.3) My headphone connector went bad. Philips sent me a warantyreplacement right away though.4) File transfer over USB isn't as fast as Firewire (like the IPods have).
I am very happy with this product. Really fast, incredibly quiet! I recommend it to everyone.
I'm not a photographic expert, but this lens meets my needs and was at a good price. Well built not cheap feeling or looking. Works well with the Canon Rebel Digital that I have. Is a good addition to the standard lens that came with the camera.
I have 5700 and have tried other other generic (digipower) battery and they are not the same. you could save couple of buck but not worth it at all. my original 8month Nikon EN-EL1 outlasts generic battery by at least 1/3rd, not only does it lack, the cameria act very strange when battery is low. I think it's definetely worth it.
Polycom makes great product and this is another exceptional speaker phone. I connect my office phone to conference call all day. Quality of sound is very good. Also, i can connect my mobile phone via bluetooth connection.
Very bad item, don't recommended. For use Palm you need open whole case, but sticker work only first few hours, after when you open case, your Ppalm fall on the ground.
The Headphones have been great, since they were a remanufacture they didnt come with any directions. That said they are headphones and somewhat self explanitory. The sound is great and the range is good. I can now whatch the news in the morning without hearing any complaints from My girlfriend about the loud TV
Perfect in every way. I've used trackballs for years - never looked back to the old mouse. It takes a couple of weeks getting used to, and then you'll be so glad you switched. This one, with ergonomic design, scroll wheel, single-click, double-click (or customizable to something else), and right click is perfect.
Build quality could use some improvement. I had this for around nine months before it just stopped charging. No lights, no indication of anything that went wrong and there's no screws so the unit definitely isn't user serviceable. Sound quality was pretty good, noise canceling was so-so, price compared to other Bluetooth headphones was pretty good so overall 3-stars.
I got this device for my wife to use to transfer her work between her college computer lab (Win2K) and home (WinXP). We both have used this little device and it has worked flawlessly every time. Best plus is that it is upgradeable with additional SD Cards. Great for carrying research papers, etc.
These headphones are great! Even though the delivery was international it arrived within 2 days, not a scratch, very well packaged. The headphones themselves are great in a very nice colour, good grip on the head so it doesnt matter if you are running or skating they stay on They do apply some pressure on the head to mantain the grip but it was confortable. They have a great bass and are very sound isolating And they have a hip design which makes them perfect alltogether. I would suggest to try other skullcandy headphones on the higher price range if you're looking for full sound isolation and/or more padding, but these are great for everyday use. And also they are foldable so you can carry them everywhere.
I would give this product negative stars if I could. My advice, buy an Apple, their customer service is unmatched by any other I have experienced.I have 3 Dells, nearly all the same system. My problems started with the last one purchased. From the moment of setting it up, it NEVER worked properly. We called the tech support - and the nightmare began!!Now I have issue with any company who makes a majority of their money in an American market, whose entire sales staff is all American, or at least speaks without accents, and then suddenly when you call tech support with your valid issues you are only speaking to foreigners with such heavy accents and very little regard for American customs and ways of life.Dell out-sources all of their tech support to India and now the Philippines, which are two countries that are far more economically depressed than ours. This becomes an apparent issue when you are trying to solve a serious tech problem and you are met with the attitude of being a spoiled and ungrateful American, and treated as if your valid problem is trivial. I chalk this up to the fact that what you spend on your computer as one purchase takes them a huge amount of time to earn. I could be wrong, but after dealing with the tech support for over two years, I feel as if I am experienced enough to make that call.Another issue that is painfully apparent when dealing with the out-sourced tech support is that the accents are so heavy that it is very hard to understand what they want you to do, and when you repeatedly ask them to repeat themselves, they take offense. I often find myself telling them my phone has an awful connection and to please spell what they are saying. I never want to offend anyone, and usually on the phone with tech support I often feel as if my valid requests of speaking slowly and loudly and spelling do indeed offend them, and thus the quality of service dramatically decreases. I become frustrated, as do they. I don't blame the innocent support staff, they are just doing their job to the best of their ability and are human. I blame Dell for not providing the proper training for these people, if they are to troubleshoot the American market, perhaps not only computer classes are relevant, but to ease the stress of their staff, accent reducing classes would be appropriate. I have heard they may have begun that, but for this product loyal consumer it is a bit too late.Honestly, that is just the tip of the iceberg, more a point of frustration. And if you purchase a Dell and it has any sort of issue, you will end up feeling as if you are on the Titanic and are slowly sinking to the demise of your pocketbook and sanity.To make an extremely long story short, we bought a Dell that never worked properly, and were told that if trouble-shooting did not work that we could return it. While talking to tech support we were treated as if we didn't know how to turn it on, and were talked down to on well over 100 phone calls with tech support. Out drama began on the first day of setup and has not ended, and our warranty expired 3 months ago with the same case number as the first day of setup. Ridiculous. We were lied to, made false promises, told a million different things, insulted, and we spent about $1500 for the privilege.We were told that there was nothing wrong with it, that it was us, 4 months and 30 phone calls later it was diagnosed with a bad motherboard. Still didn't work, again we were told firmly that it was not the computer but rather the user, 2 more months and at least 30 more phone calls it was diagnosed as a bad hard drive. Still never worked properly and ever since they replaced the hard drive they will not do anything else, claiming that the motherboard and hard drive are the computer and that there couldn't be anything else wrong - except for the user. I reminded them that they repeatedly told us that if the troubleshooting was not successful we could return the unit - and they had the audacity to tell us we were over our time and that returns need to be within the first 14 days, when we made the original complaint we were well within it!! Talk about pissed off!! We gave them the benefit of the doubt and did as they asked, we were treated as if our heads were firmly planted up our rear ends, we were told that someone would get back to us - and they never did (we heard this at least 75 times). We escalated the case - twice and were met with worse service.Having the same case number since before my warranty expired allows the warranty to continue coverage - but no one will call back, as our issue is so great that they send us to several different departments. As soon as the warranty expired on all other issues, they stopped responding to the same one we have had since the very first day. The last week of October I left no less than 20 messages via email and voice mail with 3 different people and to date have still not received a phone call back, and most were with the people that the case had been escalated to, who are supposed to be professional and extremely qualified. My warranty expired on October 26th while actively dealing with the original issue. I have written letters, I have made phone calls, I have done as much as I have he time to do - and they have never replied. AWFUL!!If you purchase a Dell and it has any kind of issue, you are in for a world of frustration. Like I said, we have 3, and the last one was a horrible experience, the first two never had a problem. I would never purchase another product by Dell. If I could afford to take out a full page ad in the New York Times for a year, I would do it to warn others of this horrible company.If I had been paid a modest wage for the time I wasted dealing with tech support over this computer, I could have easily afforded to purchase a brand new, fully loaded, all the bells and whistles, wonderful customer service with an Apple computer, and still had money left over for a spa day and shopping spree. Plus I wouldn't have pissed away the original $1500 on the doorstop that Dell provided me.RUN! RUN! RUN!Honestly, the worst experience with any company ever.
I love these speakers. They're extremely easy to set up since they come with color-coded cables and everything is clearly marked. Once they're set up, they have great sound and excellent bass. Bass is sparse in cheaper speaker systems, but these have plenty of punch. They sound great, and work well for movies too. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend them.
Honestly, I didn't think I would find a pair of headphones to replace my derelict MDR-V600's (now held together with much epoxy, super glue, and duct/electrical tape) but I have. The sound from these little babies (They're smaller than my previous headphones) is downright mind-blowing for their price. I honestly think other reviewers are right and that these shouls likely be 250-300$ headphones.The headphones themselves are circumaural, barely, and adjust easily to my head, even though I have a rather big head.The pressure from them rests evenly around my ears and presses only lightly on the lobes. After wearing them for 4 hours, they are still as comfortable as when I put them on.Speaking of those 4 hours, I've been putting these babies through their paces, and I'm amazed. Everything from Dubstep to Classical plays with beautiful quality, from deep, ear-throbbing bass to crystal-quality treble. The music is as clear as if I'm standing in front of the band/singer.All in all, outstanding 'phones, with sound as clear as polished crystal, for a price that won't shatter your glasses.
I have had this little monocular for 2 years on boats, hiking, wilderness camping, show-shoeing and even just lounging around on the deck. The image is so sharp and clear that each time I use it I am astounded yet again at the details it reveals about anything you're looking at. Glasses or contacts are no problem with eye relief. Initially stability was an issue but, it was my issue as to how to cradle the little thing to minimize shake. That becomes second nature after a short while and I now take it everywhere there may be a view and curse to myself dramatically when I forget it. The lanyard makes it easy to wear around the neck so it's always ready and the focus is dampened, smooth and fast. Quality is excellent and even though it has been knocked around a fair amount, there are no effects from my carelessness. I have not immersed it, but have been in very heavy rain with no problems. This unit has become one of the essential items in my pack.There is one very major downside however: I need another one. One for the car console and one that always stays with my pack so I can stop swearing at myself for forgetting to take it out of the console after I'm 5 miles in and on top of the mountain...
There is not problem with the memory card. The only problem I faced was with the shipping. Amazon has always been perfect and shipment reaches before the expected date, but all of them were shipped through UPS, USPS or fedex. This card was shipped through Ensenda, and they have very bad service and customer support. They lost my shipment and amazon had to give me a replacement for that.
About 18 months ago, I purchased an Epson CX5200. About 10 months into the purchase, I needed to change the black ink cartridge and upon doing so, the printer stopped printing in black. I used genuine Epson cartridges, went through all of the diagnostics and couldn't get the machine to work. I called Epson, they ran me through the same diagnostics and ended up sending me a replacement CX5400 since they felt the problem was a fluke and couldn't be corrected. Well today, 6 months into my second Epson multifunction printer, I changed the black ink cartridge with a genuine Epson cartrdge and again the machine is no longer capable of printing in black. I called Epson who wanted to charge me $ 10 for supporting an out of warranty machine. Once I paid the money, the only support they gave me was to run the diagnostics and confirm that there was something wrong with the machine and to call their repair center for an estimate. When I called their repair center to see how much the repair would run - I found out it was $ 115 - almost the same cost that I paid for my original printer. Bottom line - I am now looking for a new multifunction inkjet that is not made by Epson.
I will try to make this as easy and technical at the same time. I have been using the epson 960 for about month now. The print quality is 4 out of 5 when you have the printer set to 1440 dpi and high quality. The borderless print option is fantastic EXCEPT you get an ink blotch at the very corner of the page where the ink cartridge catches the corner of the paper everytime it goes over to the corner.Now, comes the killer part. The rated lasting period for the color ink cartidge is 300 pages. So you would think 300 pictures, after all this IS an epson PHOTO Stylus 960, right? WRONG! I called Epson and that is 300 pages of low quality paper and 15% usage of ink on the paper set at a whopping 360 dpi! They don't even test these things at 1440 dpi! What that means in lamens terms is this: If you have one colorized paragraph per each sheet of low quality paper set at one of the lowest ink settings with nothing special turned on to help the quality of the print then you will get 300 pages out of the ink cartridge. But now, if you want photo's which use 100% color and you want great quality on your pictures so you set it to 1440 dpi you will get about 30-40 8x11 pictures before you have to buy a new cartridge. I don't know about you but I can take my 36 picture roll of film to a one hour place and pay the same price I am paying for one of their cartridges. (especially since you have to go to the local store and get them because Amazon is usually back ordered and it takes 2 weeks even if you are paying for overnight) I thought getting a printer was supposed to be more cost effective, not more cost! I for one am sending this printer back as soon as I find another one that does borderless prints.Wayne LeiserPresidentLeiser Enterprises
I have had my DAV-C990 for over a week now, and can find very little to complain about. The system sounds amazing, looks very sharp and is well designed to fit into any room.I use it primarily for the SACD and DVD player, however it also works as a radio and you can attach two other inputs to the receiver. The OSD appears exactly the same as our high-end Sony SACD/DVD player in the main room.One complaint I'd read about before purchasing was the lack of a backlit remote, however I discovered last night that the remote glows very well when you turn out the lights!The only two features I feel this system is lacking are: 1) alarm clock [waking up to an SACD would be amazing] and 2) a sleep timer. Sony should have recognized this unit would end up mainly in bedrooms and small family rooms. However even considering these two items, this unit firmly deserves the 5 star rating.
This tele converter lens is very good for the Canon power shot G9, and it is a good price sold from Amazon,the filters are good too,the pictures that I took with the filter look nice , Thank you Amazon !
The product arrived on time and was a full retail package. Installation was easy. I had a cable company tech out because of some other issues and he tested the signal strength on the input and output lines. The signal levels were correct. The product works as advertised.
This is really the perfect player. You can still play all your old CDs and also play mp3 / wma cds. I got 450 songs on 1 CD! (using 96 kbs WMA files, the same quality as 128 kbs MP3s) It works perfectly too. Just make sure you update the firmware to v 1.10. The ID3 support is awesome and so is the backlight and the remote. Well worth it.
This is one of the best smart phones around. The touch screen is wonderful and the features are user friendly and easy to use. I love the handwriting recognition on the touch screen. There's also a lot of APs to use with the phone because it's based on a Windows protocol. Because of this, it sincs with Outlook better than any other phone I've used. Two drawbacks: The battery door is extremely flimsy and falls off easily- sometimes during use. When this happens, your phone has to restart and this is very annoying. Replacement doors are $11.00 up online. Without a new door, your phone won't work. These aren't very widely sold so finding parts can be a challenge. The second drawback is the size. This is a wonderful size for a small PDA/computer use, but it's a bit big and heavy for use as a phone.I replaced this phone recently with a Blackberry. It doesn't work as well and I miss the IPAQ phone.
I really like this case. it is just big enough to hold what you need but not too bulky
The H series battery gave us 4 to five times the battery life of our orginal batter with the Sony Camera, it also charged just fine in our camera.
Execellent material and better because the two bags are really great. My only complain is that there is no specific model for Vaio CS series and this onde gets a little bit big, but fits. i would buy again.
I would totally recommend these earbuds!PROS:~ comes in colors other than black and white~ cancels noise pretty well~ modawrap helps keep the wires organized~ music sounds great when played through it~ price ($29.99) was wonderfulCONS:~ maybe this was just my zune 30, but even on the lowest setting music was too loud~ wires look flimsy and like they're about to break~ sometimes bass overpowers the musicnote: make sure to get a tight fit with the silicon earpieces, or else they won't block out noise
The wallet was slightly bigger than I expected, and the blue is more of the "sky" variety than royal. Other than that, the simple, retro look and a capacity that is exactly what I needed makes this a perfect fit.It is a soft case, very flexible, which has some open space inside. I comfortably fit a 2.5" disk enclosure and USB cable inside with my CDs, making my work on the go that much simpler. I use the case to hold a variety of bootable discs for onsite virus removal and data backup/recovery.
It is a battery for a laptop that is becoming more obscure as it ages.This battery fits and it works. What else can I say?
This is a wonderful product. The sound is impressive and you will not be disappointed. It is great because it is small and portable. You can take all of your favorite music anywhere! I purchased this a Christmas gift and I could not have been more pleased.
This would be a great keyboard if either the software did just a bit more, or if Microsoft would leave the function keys alone. The additional "media center" at the top of the keyboard is very handy and conveniently located. The calculator button above the keypad is great as are the logoff and sleep functions. Quick access to My Documents also comes in handy.The downside is that nasty function key redesign. The software has no place to permanently enable the "F Lock" key so that the function keys operate as normal function keys. If you EVER use a function key in any software, use the insert key for anything, or even hit ALT-F4 to close an app, avoid this keyboard... it will frustrate you for weeks to come.I will probably buy another keyboard and try to recover some money in an auction somewhere.
I had originally purchased the Harmony 360 remote, but took it back to the store when I saw Amazon was selling the 880 for only a little more.Overall, this is a pretty decent remote. You can assign just about any function to the softkeys, and it almost always sets everything right the first time. I was especially happy to see that my "so new it hasn't even arrived yet" HD DVR is a supported device -- which goes to show you that Logitech cares about keeping this product current.That all said, I do have a few qualms:1) While I really appreciate that you can use a Mac to set this up, the interface is not at all intuitive if you want to do anything beyond the most basic functionality. Little things like making the "guide" button bring up a guide is a relatively arduous process, and changing backgrounds / channel icons / etc. is pretty well hidden.2) While it looks a lot like a TiVo remote, it feels much cheaper. I expected it to feel much more substantial than it does. Luckily, I don't have kids. If I did, I'd take this back immediately, because it feels like it wouldn't take much to break the plastic (or worse, the LCD). This isn't the sort of remote that you'd want to toss off to the side of your couch after you've picked a channel.3) The charging dock is terrible. We're talking $29 cordless phone terrible. Nothing seems to keep the remote in place, and there's no way to mount it to anything. Basically, you need to have a table or other perfectly flat surface within 6' of an outlet. I hate the thought of having to buy an end table just to make the charger work.I wouldn't mind at all if the remote cost less, but for the price, those seem like pretty big issues to me. I'm happy with it for what Amazon's price was, but I'd be pretty upset if I had paid MSRP.
AC adapter/charger is a great option if you don't want to have to plug your mp3 player into your computer every time it needs charging. It works great with the Disney mp3 players, but haven't tried it with any others.
This cable works great. I'm not sure what the other reviwer received, but the cable I got is exactly what's in the picture.
I got this as a birthday present in January, and have been using it constantly ever since. 20 GB of space is a lot of space; I put approximately 500 mp3s in there so far, and I still have about 85% space left in it. I had absolutely no trouble hooking it up to the computer and uploading my songs into it. Another advantage is that you could put other files on it, you could use that to maybe transfer files from one computer to another. I like how it comes with a charger to recharge the batteries. I take mine everywhere - the gym, the train when I go home, the library, running...(it is big, about a little smaller than a standard walkman, but it's not hard to just hold it while jogging). I've dropped it a couple times too, but the padded corners prevents too much impact, so nothing happened - it still works as normally as before. One thing I have noticed is that if you press too many buttons at once, it freezes. Then you have to turn it off, and turn it back on...that's only happened to me a couple of times. All and all, I definitely recommend this product for the good price and all the use you can get out of it.
I'm not a professional anything but I thought I'd try this while I'm dabbling in photoshop. Having never used anything like this before I find it works well. Though, for those who don't know, the whole device cannot be used with the pen but only the small rectangle in the middle.
I've been looking at Home Theater systems for some time now. I was looking for a package that included just the receiver and speakers - no dvd players, etc. - as I already have a set-up. By reading through multiple reviews on various sites, I stumbled across the Onkyo HT-SR800. I love it! The only down side is that it only supports HDMI pass-thru (1080p). But for under $400 - you can't beat the features & sound. I have it in a fairly small room - roughly 12' x 22'. I mostly use it with my PS3 via an optical audio cable - and it gets the job done. Whether playing games or watching Blu-Ray's - this home theater system really packs a punch. I really doubt you can find a better system even close to the price of this one.
It requires 2 USB ports to work!! Most of external hard drives requires only one USB port, due to its conception: to be PRACTICAL! This is not practical at all! They should reduce to one USB port! Plus, its system (Ceedo) is much too unstable. It crashes a lot! Hopefully a Ceedo update should fix it.
For the money this is a great deal. I absolutely love it. After I bought it I wished I had gotten one with video capability, but this is a quality product. I also wish there was some way to attach a lanyard without using a case but haven't figured that out yet.
Works right out of the box and very easy to use. Quick sattellite searching, easy setting and good maps. Bluetooth is very easy to set up, I paired my phone with this unit in less than 1 min. and clear voice when using as phone reciever. This is my second Garmin GPS.
Maybe I should have actually measured before buying it. It's ginormous. And also looks old man-ish and department store-ish. Looks cheap.Has a lot of pockets and rooms. Easy to wheel around.I returned it. My man wanted something more sleek and expensive looking.
So far, it has been a very pleasing experience dealing withthis player. I'd recommend it to anyone. You really can't complain or ask for more at that price. I actually like it better than my other DVD player that I spent twice as much on.Not quite sure about the noise problem a Reviewer experienced, because I find this player extremely quiet. The only noise I hear is when the door is opening or closing. While it is playing, there is absolutely no noise emitting from the machine....
While visiting a friend of mine I was treated to a sound that just mesmerized me. We were watching a program that I can't even remember the name of.Even though I can not recall the name I will never forget the sound that was coming from the speakers on his surround theater system.I was able to close my eyes and see what I was hearing it was that clear.I liked those speakers so I went and purchased my very own set.I am very happy that i did my LCS-1070 3-Ds are great.
Bought for my husband's camera. He can run on this battery for days taking pictures before he charges it and he takes alot of pictures. He charges it overnight and it is ready to go again.I would definitely buy from this seller again if we needed to replace it for any reason.
I've owned three of these now, and all of them develop the same issues. They start out working well with clear and accurate sound quality, but then quickly degrade into noisy messes with terrible interference. The two I had before lost one of the stereo channels so I could only hear the left channel. My current one is very noisy and picks up a lot of interference.
The shipping from Amazon was great, it showed the same day that they said it would. The Zumo 450 is exactly what I was looking for. A GPS made for a motorcycle. It was easy to mount and the GPS does everything I wanted in a GPS plus more.
I preface this review with the note that I am a professional photographer of some 37 years. I have used nearly every camera from sub-miniature to 11x14 view cameras. I liked this camera for the past year but was hesitant to purchase it because of the price. When the price dropped to below $1000 I just had to jump on it. I am very pleased with the results. The lens is one of my best. It is very sharp and I love the fact the f stops are on the barrel. It handles like my old film cameras. The only downside I have found thus far is the rather dim viewfinder.All in all Panasonic has a winner here.I have had this camera for about 3 months now and like it even better than before. Make sure you update the firmware. It will now take photos even while writing raws. It works much faster.
don't waste your money on this. i wanted it to work so much because the idea was good. but it is buggy. i won't waste anymore time with it even writing this review. the previous reviewers are correct. enough said.
Well for $20 I shouldn't have expected much. But most of the reviews here were so positive I just couldn't resist. What have I got to lose? With taxes shipping and handling...about $25.The construction of the headset is very flimsy, almost toy like. But thats ok, if handled with care they could still be servicable for some time. The real problem was with the sound quality. My intended use was for late night TV watching. But the bass frequencies are so muddy and rumbling it was annoying to listen to and made voices almost unintelligeble(sp).
This amp allows you to get a taste of what higher quality audio is like without gimmicks, and with a budget the average person can afford. If you don't need a 5.1 system, this stereo is the one for you. The main selling point for me, being a fan of classic vinyl and owning a vintage turntable, was the fact that it had a proper phono input, something that is pretty hard to find these days, even on higher end systems. 50 watts might not seem like much on the surface, but this system packs a surprising punch; at least enough to power my 10" loudspeakers. The biggest downside is that the sound is a bit shrill, but enough fiddling with the bass and treble settings will allow you to find a happy medium.
I bought the Pink Nano iPod for my 11 year old daughter. She loves it! The color is beautiful(bright pink), and everything in the info. area was correct and precise. This was my first experience buying on Amazon.com, and everything went very smooth. My order arrived correctly and in a timely manner. I will buy again. Thanks.
I am glad I waited for the 4th generation iPod. The click wheel is essential and a much-needed update to the original iPod with the buttons along the top. I also purchased the Griffen iTrip which allows me to use my iPod in my car.While Apple boasts a new 12 hour battery life...this is simply overstated. The 12 hour battery billing requires that you listen to your iPod without changing tracks or doing anything else that would keep it from switching from the current track to the next. Read the fine print here. Additionally, if you don't use your iPod for several days, you'll find the battery nearly depleted and it takes a long time to start up.Overall, I can't complain about it's capacity, capabilities and overall fabulousness. LOVE it and am so glad I waited for the 4th generation. Who needs PHOTOS on an iPod??? That's what my PowerBook is for.
I'm not a router expert, but I have installed / used many different models and can say the following -- This router is much slower than advertised, even at extremely close range.- The configuration page is buggy, and has two great big security holes; one having to do with password and user name changing (They ask you to change the user name from Admin to something else, but you can't. There's no place to do it.) and the other having to do with logging out, and remaining logged in.- Stupid little things like the configuration page has two tabs titled "Wireless Settings". Right next to each other. Huh?- The support is horrible. I have no problem with speaking with a support person for whom English is a second language, as long as he/she knows English and can speak it. "Script Tree" users can't help you if they can't understand your difficulty. I don't speak Farsi, but I don't pretend to either.- To get the higher 108 Mbps speed, you need to use a compatible network adapter from Netgear, and THESE ARE HORRIBLE. If you try to use Windows to control them, you can't use the higher speeds, but Netgear's software is just awful, and processor-heavy to boot. Ugh. I realize that this might be the result of Microsoft wanting to in-source yet another aspect of networking control, but these services just don't play well together. The loser - you.- Setting up a file and printer sharing network was (and I've never had problems before) like moving the fourth army.- If you like things that "just work" then this isn't the product for you.I have no axe to grind, and I don't work for the competition, but buy some other router, please. I'll be flabbergasted if Amazon actually posts this review.
I bought these speakers to upgrade the speakers that came with the Onkyo S570 HTIB - and boy, what a difference it can make! My system rocks!I did a lot of reading before deciding to buy this set. You will get a ton of recommendations. And this is one speaker set that consistently gets a high score.Pros:1. GREAT sound. (Surround sound takes a new meaning with these speakers. What more do you want?)2. Excellent finish and build quality.Cons:1. Rather large in size.2. 50-100 hour break-in period.3. A subwoofer is not included. So you might need to buy one separately (check www.avsforum.com for recommendations). I used the one that came with the HTIB.In conclusion, the pros far outweigh the cons. These speakers are amazing value for money. Highly recommended.My current system specs:1. Onkyo S570 - $199 RadioshackKeep the receiver and the subwoofer.2. Athena 15345 MkII speakers - $199 - Amazon.
I was anxious about spending this much for computer speakers -- why not just spend half the money and get some improvement at least? After all, how good can it get? But now I've taken the plunge I don't regret it -- with these speakers you really do get a step change in sound quality, which has totally transformed how I use my computer. What's the point in spending half as much and not really getting an appreciable difference in the sound experience?
I was hesitant at first to buy it, after reading about the blurry images but I went ahead anyway, after all I could always return it. There was no need to worry. I found my photos came out fine with no blurryness at all. The trick? Press the button halfway and then wait for the autofocus to do it's job. This is really no different to a lot of cameras such as my Minolta. Many people expect to be able to press the button all the way down straight away. Digital cameras are often slow to focus compared to film cameras. Of course there are many that are much quicker now, but this Sanyo is not one of them. Once you get used to it, it's a fun capable little device.Also remember that this is primarily designed to be a camcorder first and a still image camera second. If your needs are mainly still images with a little bit of video now and then, you would be better off getting a regular digital camera with a video mode, since they will be optimized towards better photos over video. On the other hand, if you like the concept of a palm sized video camcorder that also happens to take very good still images then this is the device for you, especially when you consider that it can fit approximately 41 minutes onto a (now inexpensive) 1GB SD memory card. This is due to the use of a more efficient compression than is still used on most current digital cameras. You also don't need a highspeed SD card, the cheaper regular ones will do.When there is sufficient light the video quality is very good and the camera is not as bad in lowlight as is often suggested either. Using it in poor indoor lighting still produces usable video. Overall the video may not quite be up to regular miniDV camcorder standards but then you probably only use that for 'main events' such as birthdays, graduations etc. and rarely get it out for more seemingly frivolous use. With this, you can be far more spontaneous due to it's size and the ability to instantly transfer the video to your PC for viewing or emailing etc. The only real problem is that editing the resulting video files is more difficult due to there being hardly any software that supports the format at the moment. On the other hand, if you tend to shoot lots of short clips of kids etc. and don't do much editing then it's really not such a problem.These are part of the future of camcorders. As the memory card capacities increase, the quality of video for the same recording time on future devices will only get better.
Up Front: If you're considering this lens, stop considering - and buy it. I had occasion to try the Tamaron Zoom in this range and noticed plastic-y digital qualities in some of the Tamaron's highlighted-texture areas. None of that is a problem with this Canon beauty. I am using it as my normal lens. The contrast is razor-sharp enough to shave with. It's graphic in monochrome and colors are pure and leap off the monitor like a politician attracted by a TV camera. It's also light weight and plenty fast enough with practically no spherical Abs....Tiny problems include an understandable perspective bulging on subjects about the edges. And there is some blue fringing on very high contrast edges. Photoshop nails the latter dead'er than Britney Spears' career. I've had a need for reasonably large blow-ups, with most captures cropped, yet still enlarged up to prints that are minimally 13X20. At that size not only does this lens reproduce a subject's pores, but you can peer down and see the stuff inside the craters.
I am a professional truck driver who gets into a different truck every day and I always take my Sirius radio with me. The antenna that came with the radio (hockey puck type) broke within a month from moving it around so much even though I was very careful with it. The thin wire broke right at the antenna itself and there was no way to repair it. It was also difficult keeping it in place on the truck's round mirror bracket. I tried taping it but if it was raining or icy the tape would not stick.I figured it would be better to spend the extra money and get a beefy truck antenna instead of another hockey puck type that would probably break again. Boy did I make the right decision with this antenna. I have owned it for about a year now and couldn't be happier. It is very durable and I like the fact that the cable can be easily replaced without buying a whole new unit. Like I said before, I am always moving between trucks so this antenna has stood up to that sort of treatment. I have the antenna mounted to a pair of Vice-Grips that I use to quickly clamp to the mirror of the truck. The cable I just run between the door and the frame. I thought I would be replacing the cable by now, but after hundreds of door slams it is still in good shape. The cable is thicker than the one that comes with the hockey puck type, but it is very flexible. Some truck antennas I have seen come with a very thick cable that is almost as thick as the coax for cable television and I personally think that is too thick at least for my purposes.I also use the antenna at home sometimes by propping it up outside. In any case reception is always very good except under some overpasses, but that is the limitation of the technology not really the fault of the antenna. If you move your radio around a lot, I highly recommend this antenna. It is great for large trucks and worth every penny.
I used the mac beta drivers from the Belkin site. I work at a large university with a cisco backbone and have had no problems. Much faster that the Apple dongle. Only complaints... the high price and the very bright blue lights.
This is an overall good MP3 player. I own the 128MB Cali, however I wish I had purchased the 256MB as 128MB is barely enough space for 5 or 6 CDs.The included software, which IS Windows98 compatible despite what the package says, is easy to use if you have any knowledge of computers what so ever. It's as easy as selecting the files you want and clicking "send" to transfer them to the device.As for the player itself, it seems to be quite durable although I haven't put it through any extreme tests, it holds up quite well for the trip between home and school.The SD slot is located under the battery which is a bit of a pain because the battery must be removed to install it, however this is a bit better than having an uncovered slot on the top of the player as a lot of RCA players do.The menus are simple and easy to navigate making switching between playlists and settings very easy to do one-handed. After getting a feel for the player, adjusting volume and moving between songs becomes second nature. All in all, I highly recommend the Rio Cali 128MB for those who can't afford, or don't want, an Ipod.
I commute everyday on a train going to work, and these headphones are a must-have for me, listening to my iPod or just watching DVD to pass the time and relax. Drowns out the train noises around me. The quality is great and the cups are very comfortable on your ears, not flimsy, like others I've tried (hard plastic that made my ears ache). Even fell asleep one afternoon on the couch with these on my ears and it was quiet. Going to Hawaii in a little over 3 weeks from now and I can't wait to use them on the plane on a 5-hour trip! Also plan to get a set for my hubby before we go to replace his non-cancelling Audio-Technica's.
1) I would purchase 802.11b equipment based on price alone if you are looking to stay within the confinements of your home.2) I forgot the first rule of thumb while setting up this router: always check for firmware upgrades! Download and install!3) Be prepared for things to go wrong and be patient.4) I am typing this from my laptop on the opposite side of my house. I can't go much further than 60 feet from where I positioned the router. It is finally working (and I haven't needed customer service... yet) and I am happy.
I used this camera for a year before giving it away and replacing it with a Nikon D40. I have some good things to say about it, but it has some very serious problems.First, the good:* Fast startup time for a point-and-shoot.* Long zoom lens. Not the sharpest nor the most distortion-free, but acceptable for its weight and price.* EVF is useful when there is too much sunlight to use the screen.* Lots of features.* Movie mode is quite respectable.* Manual focus is dreadful, but at least they tried.* With an optional adapter it can take filters--I use a polariser quite frequently around the water and while hiking. The filter+adapter go on and off much faster than the braindead threaded filter design found on SLRs.I've only found one really bad habit, but I regard it as a showstopper: As with all point-and-shoots, it becomes almost useless above ISO 200--even at ISO 80 you will notice grainy noise. But the ISO button is positioned about where your nose goes, and you will probably also hit it with your thumb. I've lost many really good shots by accidentally hitting the ISO button and not noticing that I'd bumped it up too high.I'd also think that with such a huge zoom range they could have worked in the ability to shoot at wider angle and taken a little off the long end. But no--its wide end is no wider than is standard for a point-and-shoot.
Product was as advertised and shipped very quickly. I (a non technocrat) was able to hook up the base product (Transmitter and receiver) and this additional receiver to my cable box and two remote TVs in 10 minutes. I am a very happy customer!
I like it, but it was much smaller than I expected. It was really inexpensive, and for what I paid for it, well worth it.
I got the SB-400 flash for Christmas. It makes such a difference. I took pictures at a party in a big room (25 m). The people in the very end have enough light. I'm very happy. It is mall and it fits in the camera bag under the lens. It will be nice to turn on automatically. I forgot few times to turn it on and the camera flash popped out and I had to take it of, close the camera flash and put it back on. I would strongly recommend this flash.
C. Crane neglects to let you know that the speaker does not work with alot of radios and then you have to buy an adapter from them with additional shipping costs. I found this to be deceptive, as they should be using a Universal earphone jack, and not have to use something special that they can only supply. I love the pillow speaker, but would never buy again due to this problem. I only found this out by contacting C. Crane.
Great case! I cut a few holes on mobo tray for cable management purposed. Also reverse mounted my SSD and HDD for cleaner look. This case looks B.A. with the blue led fans. Have all case fans set at medium and is barely audible, no louder that ceiling fan in my living room so thats great! Highly recommend this case, with a little modding and some time spent on wire management, your comp will stay cool and look great. Also, if u plan on using window fan, do not buy coolermaster hyper 212+ it will not leave any room for window fan :(Mobo: GA-Z77X-UD5H-WBCPU: i5 2500k @ 4.5ghzCooler: Hyper 212+ push/pull setupSSD: Corsair Force Series GT 120gbHDD: 2tb WD Caviar GreenDisc Drive: Lite-On Black BD-RMedia: AFT XM5U All-in-one USB 2.0 Card ReaderPSU: Corsir TX750GPU: XFX Double D Radeon 7850Case: Antec 900
I bought this stand when I purchased my Lansky 5-stone sharpening system. I thought it was something I'd really need. My concern just looking at a picture of it was that my sharpening jig wouldn't wat to stay on it. There is no way to lock it down. There is just a hole in the jig that sits on the knob on top there. However, it stays on surprisingly well.This stand can be just set on a flat surface, but I'd recommned screwing it to something sturdy. Either a work bench or I've seen a set-up where you make an upside down &#34;T&#34; of wood and you sit in a chair with your legs over the t. This is a solid way to do it and portable as well.My only issue with it is that it is fairly inconvienient to flip the jig around. It's not so bad if you're doing 10 or more passes of the stone per side, but when you get to where you're doing 1-3 swipes per side, it's more trouble than it's worth to wiggle the jig off the stand and flip it over, re-insert it, slide the guide rod in the hole, and do another swipe.After having the system and using it for a while, I just hold it in my hand. As long as you're making even contact and pressure along your stroke, it doesn't matter how you hold it.
i put theese in my jeep cherokee doors front and rear. each speaker being fed 100 watts by a clarion pro audio 4 ch. WOW! rock, rap, country, whatever it all sounds crystal clear from low vol to max vol. im not sure how they sound @ deck power but they love 100watts
I bought this headset thinking that i could use it for the PS2, well if you are doing it for the same reason then dont because it doesn't work for the ps2. it works great on the computer though.
May be a little expensive but remember when we used to buy film and process? If this is the only incremental cost to taking pictures, and I have taken thousands in the 4+ years I had the original before it went out, I figure it is best to just get another original Canon.Bought an off-brand for my camcorder and wished I hadn't. Only lasted 1 year.
Yes, a Canon lens with IS would be better than this Sigma, but it's a great start to give you more options with your D-SLR. I used this lens throughout San Francisco and was very pleased with the quality. There is some contrast degradation but I typically fix my best shots in Photoshop anyways. Also, only use this lens if you are going to stick with zoom shots as the 70mm setting is too high for anything within 6 feet.
As much as I like the camera, it's terrible PC driver makes it almost worthless. Contrary to the Amazon.com's product description, the camera does not support "USB storage-class connectivity". I need to upload images back to camera for TV playback, and it's a major hassle with it's proprietary connectivity software. And videos cannot be uploaded back at all!
This FM transmitter works very well and is easy to use. I have read mixed reviews but feel I would definately purchase it again.
The Panasonic cams are easy to use, easy to configure. The all-in-one housing makes it quick to install (without additional weatherproof housing). Check out the images from a cam 8 stories above a construction job trailer (WiFi between the trailer and cam) at [...].
When I use this camera, I tend to shut it off when I'm not using it for a few minutes to save battery life and cover up the lens. This exposes a few flaws in the interface:- It's slow to start up from power-on to ready-to-shoot- It can remember certain settings between power-downs, but it's cumbersome to set those values (white balance and speed in particular)Also, it doesn't have a very wide range for exposure; the minimum aperture is f/10 and the maximum shutter speed is 1/800. That can be overwhelmed on a sunny day (and you lose depth of field).Another annoyance is the chromatic aberrance; bright white objects often appear with a purple fringe around them.That said, if you stick to the camera's strengths, it's decent. If you plan ahead for the right shooting situation, the settings don't get in the way. It's fun for shooting macro stuff too. The saturation and color fidelity is very nice.
The battery was fine. I was disappointed to find that it was sent from a different company than I ordered from and if I had ordered from that company directly, it would have been cheaper. Let the buyer beware.
Excellent product - really slick - works well - is quite light - and has a great design. I would highly recommend it - and it's as cheap as $1400 on some sites right now (all inclusive!) - with $100 Toshiba discounts..
You can't even OPEN one of these cases without the hinges cracking and making the whole damn thing USELESS!What a piece of cheap JUNK! (...) LOW QUALITY DEFECTIVE ITEMS!!!!
This is a must have for anyone with an internet connection and not enough money for a Sonicwall device. This firewall manages MANY connections. The Zywall's rules are comprehensive, if a little confusing. The online documentation is good.Keep in mind that if you have an Xbox 360 behind this thing, you will need to make an exception via console to get the NAT right. Not an activity for a novice. If you don't know how to use console there are instructions, but it won't be easy.Don't use it as a switch, the thing only does 10/100. Get a nice gigabit switch to manage your connection between your machines instead. It gets warm so make, and it only uses passive cooling, so make sure there is room for it to vent. The web interface is a bit confusing, but you get used to it. Works well with Qwest/Century link, at home I have it acting as a gateway, authenticating with my ISP. Only took a minute to make the modem dumb and have this thing run the show.This works much better than any D-Link, Linksys or Netgear all in one device. Sure you get WiFi and 10/100/1000 switching, but they are junk. In a year or two they all fail. This thing runs solid. I haven't rebooted it in a year, and have had it up and running for three years. Do yourself a favor, get this amazing firewall and then grab a different device to act as Wireless Access Point, if you need WiFi.I have used this at home and I have used it at offices for clients that have up to thirty machines on their network. It works well in both situations. Past that, you really need a better (more expensive) device.TLDR: This is a robust piece of equipment good for home or small office.
The sound is pretty good, and reception is good. If you are only looking for a clock radio, it's kind of pricy for what you get. I thought I was buying the HD version, but got taken in. This is NOT an HD radio. Other drawbacks - the clock stays very bright for a bedside clock radio - no need for a night light, and the case stays warm to the touch whether the radio is on or not. Also, the associated reseller from whom I bought the radio, Electronics Expo, enclosed a paper saying I was getting free music downloads as a bonus with the purchase, but did not include the card or numbers I would need to retrieve the bonus. And when I tried calling (multiple times), the phone was either busy or I got a recording saying they were closed, all the while stating the hours they were open, and my call was within the supposedly open hours. SO, I tried emailing, and never got any response. So, it's a good though expensive radio from a sketchy source.
Edit: 12/11 - I am still using this bag six years later! It has held up very well.The Targus Deluxe Tote was well worth the investment. It has ample storage pockets and a nice central slot to keep my laptop secure.
the cable works, I electrical taped it to the other cable coming out of the reciever I do not want it coming loose. Drilled a hole big enough to snake it under my stereo to a hidey hole in my console. Perfect.
Solid Performance at an unbeatable price.At the beginning of the year (2004), I acquired an iMac. I quickly found need for an additional optical drive as the primary DVD-R drive was constantly being used for DVD videos. I selected the the Lacie 52x32x52 for the following reasons:-It had the fastest wright, rewright, read speeds on the market (at the time)-Astoundingly low price-Low profile designI am pleased to say that the product has performed well. My first job for the drive involved converting over my music library to iTunes. On average each CD took about 3 minutes to upload (a speed that no doubt would be faster had I not asked iTunes to compensate for damaged disks). Nearly 1000 CD's later the drive still functions as it did when it was brand new.My favorite aspects of this drive have been:- Solid and light casing- Fast disk access speed- Predictable performance- Hardware on/off switch on the back- Stack-abilityOn the down side:- The drive can be very loud (although, this seems largely to be hinged upon the disc inserted. Even the whisper quiet DVD-R drive in the iMac can be voluble with the right disc.)- There is a flimsy plastic bezel on the front of the drive which service to mask the headphone jack, volume control, disk access light, and tray open button. The drive does have an aesthetic quality when the bezel is closed, but other than that its presence is not logical.- The drive tray has an extremely light tough; giving the mechanical elements a sense of fragility.Ultimately none of the down sides outweigh the benefits of the product. Price, performance, and a competent aesthetic make this a worthy purchase.
I had been previously using the Nextgen Remote Extender and it used to work well with a certain set of components. It was a different technology and required a RF transmitter inside the remote which had to be replaced with the spare every few weeks. Also, it required the receiver to be placed in a certain position for it to receive the signal properly. Recently, when I switched to Dish Network, the hopper would not respond to the Nextgen and other components also were a hit and miss. This became a big frustration and I decided to look for another product. One of my colleagues had already installed the Hot Link and swore by it. So I decided to give it a try.WOW!! You cannot go wrong with this product. It is pricier than the Nextgen but it works right out of the box. My TV is wall mounted and all my components are behind the wall in a crawl space. I installed the system in about 15-20 min and I was off and running. The receiver eye is so sensitive and I have it hidden behind my tv and it still receives the IR signals from my remote flawlessly. Cannot ask for more..Would highly recommend this product. In addition, the company is highly responsive.
I love this mouse! I'm using it right now and it has never given me any problems. A feature that I love that I "discovered" is that, with Firefox, pressing the scroll wheel puts any web page into auto-scroll mode. Nice for reading the paper.
I recently purchased a new iPod shuffle and was in need of some new work out headphones. I took a chance on these, and I am glad I did. I saw a few people complain that they were too tight, but as a larger guy, with a large head and neck I didn't find this the case. The fit is snug, but not tight, and they don't move at all even during intense work outs. The sound quality is excellent, many times better than the stock apple ear buds (but if you are any sort of a music appreciator, you already know this). The cord is pretty long, maybe about 6" longer than it needs to be. With the iPod clipped to the bottom of my shirt there is still a bit of slack left in it.As a small added bonus, I got a green iPod, and while it doesn't match exactly, it does look nice with it, for those concerned about that.
This will make you hate your speakers. I do suggest a decent headphone amplifier(Headroom for example) and a high end replacement cable like Cardas.
I'd read a lot of reviews on a lot of printers before I finally decided to order the 785, and now I have to return the favor. This is one amazing printer. I've recently gotten back into photography, and that, coupled with an ongoing interest in digital art made me certain that whatever I bought, it would have to reproduce my work with more fidelity than my old Stylus Color 1520 (A great printer, but once the printhead died, it was time to move on.) Reviews by photographers were what finally swung me over to this model, and I can tell you that they are not exaggerating. The results I've been getting from this printer are as good or better than I've been able to get from online photo places because the output is more customizable. What I see on the screen is what I want on paper, and with the Epson and some patience, I get it.I've heard people complaining about the noise, but I have to tell you that compared to my old printer, this one is so quiet, I could print all night long and never disturb the family. The old Epson sometimes operated at Wake the Dead levels, particularly during head cleaning.I've also heard people complain about ink usage. Well, folks, all I can say is this: Printing like this is going to use up a lot of ink. You don't get photo or near-photo quality without being liberal with your inks. You just don't. If you're going to begrudge every drop of ink, then maybe you shouldn't be trying to print photos to begin with. Send your pics to a lab and don't make yourself crazy. I will say, however, the ink reservoirs seem somewhat smaller than I'm used to, but as there are five inks in the space formerly occupied by three, I'm not surprised. I could wish that Epson had thought to make the color cartridge larger overall, but in the end, you use the ink you use.I don't know how this model will hold up over extended use; I hope it won't always be clogging, but I do plan to clean the heads regularly, and keep it in fairly constant use. My 1520 did stand up to months of disuse, though in the end, I suspect that's what did it in. I hope not to make the same mistakes with this printer.At this point, I recommend this model highly. We'll see what the future brings.
With a 64GB capacity in early 2009, I knew I was getting an MLC flash device, and my performance expectations were conceived accordingly. Sure, you can get much faster SLC flash drives, at a fraction the capacity and with much lower space/$. I wrote about 45GB to mine, at an average rate of something like 10MB/s on a MacBook Pro, which was entirely reasonable. I suspect that many of those who complain of the write speed are comparing apples to oranges, or in this case, a large MLC device to a small SLC device. I also suspect that some have the mental idea that a flash drive should take N seconds/minutes to fill, without regard to the capacity difference. Perhaps there are applications for USB flash drives that require massive speed, but I'm currently not aware of any. Heck, if one needs any real speed by today's standards, the bottleneck of the USB interface alone disqualifies any such unit and a (smaller, SLC) class 6 SDHC/CF card with a FireWire reader is a much better option.
Wanted this for a guest bedroom, and it works for that. Nice little picture. It would probably also entertain the little ones in the back seat of an SUV too.
Feels good in your hand. Works fast. Makes the one on my home computer feel like a block of wood. Great value
I seldom take the time to post reviews such as this; but this is an opportunity to do someone who is looking for a keyboard a favor. This is one great keyboard and, when you consider its cost, offers genuine value. Mine has great tactile feel, no dead keys and a useful array of special keys. Not too many - just enough. I really like this keyboard.
The expandable front pocket is what sells this camera pouch. It will fit an extra battery and several SD cards for your compact PowerShot or similar compact camera.Just don't expose the pouch to heavy rain. The water will penetrate the zipper of the main compartment and gaps of the front pouch.
Setup: PS3, 360, PC outputs all into the switch and output to my Turtle Beach X41 Headphones.Pros:-Works as advertised-Audio does NOT downgrade (Surround dropping to Stereo etc.)-PriceCons:-Larger than I had expected-Not exactly an attractive component (Subjective)Seller: No problems with ShopTronics, shipped as advertised.
This is excelent video capture hardware, however the factory software is not compatible with windos vista. I was able to use the card anyway using the opensource programs VLC media player, and Virtual dub.Using VLC there is a 1-2 second delay in the playback, but the image quality is higher.However, I choose to use the capture preveiw function of Virtualdub instead. I primarily use this card to play video game consoles through my computer moniter, so i need to veiw the video without any delay. virtualdub supports realtime playback.As of yet this is the only capture card i have found that is capable of producing video without a delay in windows vista, so i am reasonable satisfied with the hardware.
1991 (and most likely other years) Suburbans will need some trimming to get these to fit in the stock location. Otherwise, they sound good.
I've had an HD-DVD player (Xbox 360 Add-on) for about a year now as I'd been waiting for the 2nd gen Blu-Ray players to come down in price. After looking around at the various players, the Samsung was the clear winner. So far, I've been using the BD-P1200 for about 2 months and couldn't be happier!First, I should note that the first unit I received was defective. It kept locking up and freezing every few minutes - even with the latest firmware. However, the replacement unit Amazon quickly sent has worked great. The new player did hang once while watching a blu-ray DVD but hasn't had any issues since then.The player is connected to a Samsung 61" DLP 1080p TV via HDMI. The picture quality is excellent and looks just as good as my Xbox 360 Elite w/ HD DVD add-on player (HDMI). Audio quality is also just as good. However, this Blu-Ray player doesn't support the latest HD audio formats - which is really the only real negative for the 1200.The controls are well placed, it looks very nice sitting next on the entertainment center, and it's very easy to use. In the menu, you have all the basic controls to switch audio/video formats and even update the firmware via CD or Internet. That's right - if you connect a network cable to the player, you can automatically check and download updates! This is especially important with any new technology as there will always be updates, fixes, and general improvements. The easier it is, the better.The load time does take several seconds, which is about how long other HD players take to load. Which is really not going to be an issue since everything is rather quick once the disc loads. I've also watched several normal def DVD's and it does a great job upconverting to 1080p. It actually does just as good as my Oppo player does for most content as I am now able to use it as my Blu-Ray and DVD player. That alone saved me another $200!Pros:* The player looks great and matches the Samsung TV* Excellent picture quality* Inexpensive considering its a loaded Blu-Ray Player* Internet updateable firmware* Great DVD Upconversion to 1080p* Easy to use remote and menu'sCons:* No HD Audio Support.* Could have faster disc load times.* Still has a few minor "bugs" to work out.Overall, I consider this unit highly recommended. For the price, there just isn't any good reason not to buy this player if you're looking for a good all around Blu-Ray player.
Having shopped around, a lot, and keeping it below $$$, this is a great telescope. The red diode star finder makes zero-ing in on objects a snap! Really! What a neet invention. This telescope is too easy to set up. And the computer control works great too. For the $$$, this IS a very nice product. My ONLY suggestion is to also order a stronger eyepiece than what comes with it. The two that come with this scope dont do it justice. Mars looks great, and with a stronger eyepiece, you can see the dark bloches/spots on Mars. It wont be like the big close-ups from the hubble, but you'll enjoy what you see. And the moon is so clear and close up, you will feel like you can take a walk on it. The tripod is ok, a little flimsy but does its job. A happy purchase...
It's probably ok for a standard device, but...I specifically bought this because I have a TV (Niko) which doesn't have any published codes and have not found any 'univeral remote' that will work with it.The problem I had with this unit is that it doesn't learn the base code (the one used to do basic operations like power on/off) from the original remote. It only learns specific keys once you have set the base code.I tried many different ways to have it discover the base code, but I never got it to work.
in looking for the right storage wallet, my search took me to amazon. i reviewed all the offerings, and finally chose this one. and, let me tell you, it was a great decision. this product has a very cool look, and it's very sturdy. the outer shell has some great padding that really protects my cd's. i spent a lot of money on my cd's and i wanted a case that would really protect them. this case really doess that. i also love the neoprene material it's made of. it's really def. on top of that, i love the mtv brand name. it's a name i trust for audio products, and they certainly didn't disappoint me here! i rate this product &quot;5 STARS&quot;,because it really deserves it. get one man, you won't be sorry!
I got this camera from my husband for Christmas, and after a little reading, I was using it like a pro. It's my first digital, and I love it. The software is easy to use, and it couldn't be simpler to download the pictures from the camera to my computer. The pictures are great, very clear. The rechargable batteries are a must. If you want a fantastic mid-priced digital, this is it. Olympus makes a great product. I have one of their 35mm's and the digital did not let me down!
This power surge protector is designed or configured very well. has room for those nasty power blocks that get in the way. Great for mounting under the desk out of view and have those power adaptor block sitting on top being supported instead of hanging on with no support. I purchased one at first and the next time I order again from Amazon, I ordered another.
New, does the job and arrived on time. Why would you pay two or three times more at an electonics store? Amozon is the place for all your cable needs.
After the first 50 prints the print quality was terrible! The printouts became so faded I was constantly removing the toner cartridge and shaking it hoping to fix the quality of the prints. It didn't help.It jammed frequently and was slow to print. On top of all that the toner was expensive. After all the aggravation I would have much rather paid more for a printer that actually printed well. I'm going back to HPs.
This device gets a lot of critism for limited feature, and that is true. HOWEVER, this is the best Skype phone on the market. I bought it and then lowered by cell phone bill. Since it cost as much and any other Skype wi-fi portable phone, just think of more as a high-featured skype phone than a low-featured communicator. Definatly worth the purchase.P.S. The Opera-based web browser on the Mylo is about 2x faster than my Sprint PPC-6700 and 3x faster than my PSP
Does what is promised, but details are slightly fuzzy on magnification and chromatic aboration (ie. purple fringing in contrast areas) is a problem too. Good value for the money, but if these problems are an issue for you , you will have to spend more money.
This simple electronic X-over does the job of other brand name items at one-fifth the price.It looks nice and performs well.I reccomend it to others.In this case,HEARING is believing.
I am a new be non tec person-in using products that can be used with the iPod.The Cyber Docking Speaker has met my needs.Pro: very light, non intrusive, basic design, takes very little space on the table. Sound is clear for voice recordings. Price is fare. My old iPod's battery is bad so it needs to be plugged in to AC all the time. Sitting in the docking station allows me to be moble in the room and not be tethered by ear plugs to a pugged in charging device. I now have freedom of movement and access to what is recorded on the old iPod.Cons: Trial and errior use-poor or no instructions on how to use it. Not easily tranportable-no indentation for your fingers and the iPod can easily get dislogged from its adapter. You may not know this has happen visually, there suddenly is no sound. Volume level is adaquet if there is no other noise in the room.Have not used it with batteries or in the car yet. It would be nice if when it is plugged in to AC it can charge the batteries on the deck also but I do not think it can do that.All and all I am sadisfied with the product. I rated it a four because of the easy dislogging of the iPod when moving the deck.
its pretty good but i wish i would have out a flip out tv in the dash. the single din cd player i installed looks pretty "plain" as one of my friends commented. over all good quality u may want to get someone who knows a thing or two about car intalls to help you out. the installation instructions are a little vague but pretty good product overall
Product works great is just not up to date on roads
These are by far the best headphones I have ever owned. The only problems are that the cord is on the left (good for DJ's, bad for me with the computer on the right) and the swivels on the ear pieces also feel less than indestructible. A hundred dollars is a bit much to spend on headphones, but I'm glad I did.Other than that, I love every thing about these headphones. They reproduce sound so faithfully I can actually hear the difference between loss less encoding from vinyl and mp3 (I previously believed the distinction to be an elitist myth). They also have frequency response above and below the limits of my hearing, which creates a truer sound. I can hear to about 22-23kHz and there is no distortion up to this range. The base is rich and deep. And above all they are comfortable. People used to ear buds might be discouraged by the weight - dont be. You will put these on and forget about them until you stand up and find your still tethered to the desk (included extension puts you on a longer leash).I recommend these without reservation.
i think this is the BEST buy anyone can do, is superfast, flexible (50-3200 asa) interchangeble lenses, long last battery, all excellent, the only bad thing is the high price but it worth it, its like having a ferrari, almost you want to keep it at home in case that something bad happens like being stolen or damaged even do that some people say that the big size is an inconvinencie i personally would not like a tiny camera as a professional photographer it woud look ridicoulous, so the size is a good thing also, when people that even dont know the camera are impressed by the stuff it has.
I usually don't write reviews but here goes....... First of all, I bought this to transfer all of my VHS tapes to disc. Out of the 100 Verbitum discs I bought {in a great deal here at amazon} all came out in good working order. So their is a plug for the discs and the recorder. The set up was fairly easy to do and I worked this thing for three straight weeks of non-stop recording. The picture quality is pretty good even in 6 hour mode. I did no recording in the eight. The two hour mode recording is just excellent by my eyes and see not alot of difference in the four. I am now using it to record my favorite TV shows and what I have seen they also are reproduced very well. If you are looking for a reasonably priced recorder and that is all I will be using it for, I think at this price, this unit is a steal. It is only 50-75 dollars more than a good VHS player now. I strongly recommend this product. I will say that I was a recording novice, but I will never go back to VHS again.
I bought these speakers to go with my newOnkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiverreceiver. They go together very well in my small living room. I orginally bought speaker stands to go with the speakers, but ended up placing them on the floor. They are bigger than I thought and sound very good on the floor.
Original Dell Latitude D600 Laptop C-MOS Reserve battery began to fail after 9 years (clock kept losing time). The replacement battery pack arrived in 3 days, and although the wires were longer than the original battery, it fit fine, albeit snugly. Per the instructions, the battery was charged for 24 hours. Unfortunately, the computer's clock continued to lose time. The seller, who was very responsive, advised to do a second 24-hour recharge cycle, which enabled the battery to meet expectations. If it hadn't, the seller would have replaced it.Under the unmarked, green, shrink-wrap packaging are six, 1.2 volt NiMH micro-batteries, wired in series, to combine for 7.2 volts. One can only guess if they're fresh, genuine, German-made Varta batteries, as were the originals.
Seems like a great idea. It was a gift for my son and he seems happy with it. So far it has stayed clean and odor free. It arrived in good shape and on time.
Usually I do not review stuff, but I think I owe it to this shredder to share my experience with it to balance out the (I believe unfair) bad reviews it has received here.I have used this shredder for about 5 years, and it has served me faithfully. It is easy to operate, and as long as you don't overload it, it is a reliable, trouble-free product. I think most of the bad reviews people have given this unit are due to either:1. People feeding too many sheets of paper at once. (Only feed it 2-3 sheets at a time, and you will be fine.)2. Running the shredder without interruption for long periods of time, thus causing it to overheat. (Use the shredder for no longer than 2 minutes at a time, letting it cool after that.)There is not much to say, but that it has served me well. The price is right, and if you treat it well, it is durable. I have not even lubricated it in 5 years (although perhaps I should have,) and it still works perfectly fine.The bottom line is that this is an excellent product. It's inexpensive, and it does what it's designed to do. Just remember to go easy on it. It is a light duty product, not an industrial shredder.
I found this to be just what the doctor ordered. No more headaches being unable to read numbers or letters. Easily read at a distance. Easily setup. Excellent price. Incoming calls register quickly.
Add my name to the list of satisfied customers. It's flexible, easy to set up and the price is right (Mom and Dad bought it for me). The only 2 suggestions I have are:RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, go to linksys.com and get the latest firmware upgrade.Go to http://www.timhiggins.com (really) and get plugged into an extremely well informed DSL/Cable modem users community.That's it, Have fun.
This is basic headphone, a bit lacking on bass. But for the price under five quids, no complaints.
Stay away from these if you have a slot loading dvddrive like on an iMac. They have very unsmooth edges, and get stuck in the slot loading drives. I currently have one stuck in there, and it has pretty much disabled my iMac because all it tries to do is eject the disk whenever its turned on.
You get what you pay for with anything in most cases, but this mic is pretty high quality for only $100. It has a very clear and up front sound to it. Its great for recording vocals. Better than the MXL 2001 that I have and much better than the Blue Snowball which are both the same price.
Got monitor exactly as promised. 3 dead pixels, slightly disappointing. Sister in law loves the new toy.
This is an excellent, reliable product. I have two of them and they work great and very easy to use.
These are a great pair of earbuds. I previously had a pair of Sony ear canal ear buds similar to these, but thought I should upgrade to a nicer pair. This pair sounds much better; the highs are much crisper and the lows are a little boomier. I can definitely appreciate the bass in my music more. These are also great for keeping out noise. I wear them to the gym (to drown out the awful music they play there) and I don't hear anything but my music. Which also means that you don't have to have the music up as loud to hear it; with ear buds the just sit in your ears (like the iPod ear buds) the sound coming out of the buds has to compete with the sound of the environment, this means that you are increasing the decibel level at your ears to hear better. The higher the decibels, the worse it is on your hearing. So, a pair of earbuds like these, when used at moderate volumes, might actually save your hearing! I gave these a four and not a five because of the asymmetrical cord, which I hate. If the cord were even, I think that these would score a perfect 5!
you get what you pay for. Need to spend money to get quality optics. You can really tell in low light and clarity.
This is an excellent laptop stand. I got the same one at wal-mart only it was branded by rubbermaid office solutions. In all other aspects, physical, cosmetic and functional it is identical. It even comes with rolodex branded instructions. So if you see this at wal-mart, it is indeed the same product. It also takes the same usb or power adapter accessories that fit into the back of the stand. I paid a bit less at wal-mart for it.The build quality of the stand is fantastic. It is extremely sturdy. It's made of thick metal with mesh where the laptop sits for better ventilation. The bar that elevates the laptop platform is very thick gauge and will not distort easily. When elevating the laptop platform, the support bar fits very tightly into notches on the bottom of the platform. There are 5 positions including the flat position, which I find the best for general use. It puts the laptop at a perfect angle for typing and viewing of the screen without killing your back.On the bottom are 4 dense foam rubber pads. These protect your desktop (or in my case, my coffee table) from scratches that would otherwise occur. There are two thick metal tabs on the front of the stand that hold the laptop in place and prevent it from sliding off the stand. These also have the foam rubber pads. Those, combined with most laptops' rubber feet of their own, make for a very stable, solid work surface. Note that the two tabs are on the far left and right sides of the stand so some laptops, like HP Pavilions, that have their microphone and headphone ports on one of the far edges will have their ports blocked. So make sure you either have a laptop with side or middle-front ports (like my Dell Inspiron 1525), or that you don't use those ports and it doesn't matter to you that they'll be blocked.On the back is a rubber cord organizer that works well. Next to it is a placeholder for rubbermaid/rolodex's usb or power adapter accessories.That about does it. I looked at a lot of laptop stands including some very expensive ones and decided on this after handling one in the store. The price was right ($16), the build quality was there and it had excellent cooling properties. That made it a no-brainer for me.
I have been using the camera for about 2 months now and I love it. I also purchased a soft leather case and a 1 gig SD memory card. The large lcd screen is great. My only complaint is the wheel that changes the mode the camera is in is too easy to accidently change. The photo quality is fantastic.
a good and inexpensive alternative to the original batt. works well.am satisfied with the product.
I bought the Nuvi 360 for my husband. He isn't one to be impressed with the lastest electronic devices, but he can't stop talking about this one. We have a service oriented business that he uses it for everyday. It has absolutely been priceless. Well worth the money.
This power cable was used on my ATV to eliminate the need for a battery when travelling in the outback. Before the end of the first Summer I could hear a rattle in the small plastic box in the middle of the cable (the power supply regulator) and the adapter no longer worked.Since I am a Tech. and used to fixing things in the field, I pried the box apart and found that a small coil had seperated from the circuit board but as handy as I am I could not repair this unit.The ATV had never been used on very rough terrain and the Magellan GPS unit itself worked just fine so rough usage was not a problem. My conclusion was that this was a very poorly constructed power cable and I would not own and depend on another.
I am very impress with the performance of this radar detector! I've owned other brands before but this Bel 880 is by far the best! The sensitivity of the radar is awesome that false alarms are rare or at least you'll know when you are picking up false alarms. I also like the many features this detector offers. In the market for a well priced detector...I would highly recomend this one!
I didn't think there was any way possible to get thisthing to put out clear sound, especially connected toa cigarette lighter. It's proven me WRONG! This thing isworth it and a great little value for the price. Onceyou've found your "tuning station", it's locked in foryou. I haven't had to change it once since I've receivedit, and I live in Vegas.Get it...it's worth it.
Up front - I own a slightly different system - the M115-S3104 - which comes w/ 1-Gb RAM vice 512-mb on this one. Same case and LCD/etc though. This system has a very nice and bright LCD and the GMA 950 graphics are plenty powerful for surfing, home office use and watching DVD's. It will also play older games quite well - such as Ghost Recon. Great keyboard and the LCD housing is sturdy. Only downside, as mentioned elsewhere here, is all of the junkware on the standard software build. This system, and the M115-S3104 are truly great systems for the money!
Although this is worth the price for long transfers, to use it as a charged battery isn't a good idea. I say this only because a small cord hangs out of the battery area.
In the past 6 months, I had experienced two WGR614 router failures.The first one is at work, the wireless connection to laptop became on and off, and eventually lost completely. I spend total of a couple of hours to figure out the cause, not the Ethernet, not my laptop computer, etc, and the end, it was the router. OK, bad luck.Then in the past week, I experienced different problem with the same model of router at home. I noticed that the internet connection speed was slow, and my VOIP phone was noisy. I tried reboot cable modem and router, and in the first couple of tries it seems did the trick. Then it become totally "dead". The laptop or wired computer still could talk to the router or each other, but the router was unable to connect to the internet. Again, after hours of reboot, phone calls with Cable company, different wires and wirings, the culprit was the router again.Both routers were put in use for about two years. Spend another $50 or more on a router is not a big burden, comparing with the time I have to spend on setting up a new router, new password everything, assign several IP addresses to printer, VOIP, x-box, etc, reserve some ports for few special applications, etc.It was rewarding to see that all equipments were connected and worked flawlessly, but I hate to do this all over again. A product can become useless becaused of obsolete technology, but not becaused of reliability. For this reason, I do not recommend a Netgear router.
I used these to mount my Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers. These speakers are fairly small (2.9 lbs) so there wasn't any issue with the weight. They were easy to install, had solid construction, and allows you to position the speakers in just about any angle you need.
So far this unit has given me little trouble, as far as hardware is concerned--bought it at Circuit City, as an `open-box' item in April 2005. I've added the following: 1GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce FX 5500 256MB graphics card, an extra cooling fan, and a Zalman 2-ball bearing CPU cooling processor fan/heat-sink. A few weeks after these purchases, I got a 19" flat screen monitor, Monsoon sound system, and an 80G Western Digital external hard drive. Most of my computer use is for the internet, and/or gaming use. Granted, if I wanted to play more serious games or manage tons of digital photos, I would need to upgrade my video graphics card again, and add a larger external hard drive--or purchase a gaming consul. But for now, I'm pleased with this little unit. The only thing you have to remember is that ALL computers need regular cleaning to prevent dust build-up and check for wear-and-tear.
This amp would not be a good deal if it was free. The distortion makes it completely useless. I just bought the Sony Marine amp 800w and it works perfectly. At least the connections could be moved from this amp to the Sony. I can not stress enough what a waste this product is.
Epson EPSON T0... K3 ink cartridgs for my EPSON Stylus PHOTO R2400 are great in quality and easy to use. However, this is how EPSON makes money. All the ink cartridges run out of ink quickly, especially light cyan, light magenta, light black and light light black. I wonder if the cartridges are half full. It costs me a fortune to print the hundreds of images I print for my semi-pro photography business. Don't pay a premium price buying direct from EPSON but go through AMAZON to one of the reliable outlets such as ADORAMA or B&H to save $3 per cartridge. I have tried refilled cartridges but they leaked and didn't print. Nor did the (not to be named) company give me my hundred bucks back. Bulk ink systems exist but are usually rated 3* because you have to cut a hole in the printer to the feed the ink cable and they perform marginally. EPSON no longer sells a bulk ink system for the R2400 and I wonder when I will no longer be able to buy ink. Catcha 22! I love the printer and print quality (love EPSON paper too) but will not buy another EPSON printer unless it comes with a bulk ink supply system.
Great product by a new company. I got my ego at Christmas and have been rocking ever since. The unit is really cool (96MB) model, and I get about two hours of music on my CF card. My friend just got the eGo with the MicroDrive and he is getting about 6 CD's on the MD (way cool). In the car the sound is the best thing about the eGo...great sound...it rocks. The navigation on the buttons took a little getting used to, but after playing with my eGo for a couple of days I was rockin'. Great device, but if they ever build it with a built in radar detector then we'll really be jamming...tunes with the pedal to the metal... Overall rating...great little player.
I received this camera as a birthday present. I have an Olympus C-3000 and since I have had such luck with this Olympus, wanted to upgrade to something smaller and better. Well, the C60 looks and feels great but I was terribly disappointed in the quality of the pictures, as well as not being user friendly. Battery life is also TERRIBLE.
This cable is not all that great. I have a 26" Samsung LCD, and when I use the HDMI cable with my PS3, the sound crackles, and when it gets really bad, the picture crackles too. After about an hour, this went away, but comes back every once in a while, usually when something first loads. I know I'm not the only one with this problem, because I have a friend that bought the same cable and he had the exact same problems. I don't know if this is a problem due to the PS3 or what, but I'd just stick with component cables.
My wife wanted to see the eagles at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Oklahoma. We couldn't get closer than 1/4 mile to the nest. This scope brings the bird up so close you can see the feathers ruffling in the wind!Great buy!
Very good sound from a small system. Wireless speakers make set up a snap.
I just setup the 4400F on Vista Enterprise Edition system and used the Canon driver and tools from their site. The fact that Canon had a Vista driver since December and the other reviews were the two main reasons I purchased this model.Everything is working as advertised. The 4400F is smaller than my previous Acer flatbed but the Canon model is much faster and the quality has been excellent!My only question is where is the power button? I'm betting that it puts itself in sleep mode - I will break down and read the manual :-)
But not when it comes to locating information omitted from an instruction manual. The expected image I saw of the moon through my 9mm lens initiated the search. I should have came here first, because it would have saved me a lot of time - as would Meade mentioning somewhere on the box or in the manual that this was a 4mm eyepiece.So now I know I need a reducer for decent lunar observation. Since they failed to mention the mm of this eyepiece, it should come as no surprise that Meade also fails to mention the use of filters with this eyepiece - neutral density or variable polarizers (which is nice to have for lunar observation), or Light Pollution/Broadband filters for deep-space observation (which is a must-have if you live in/near the city).You may very well be able to see some deep space objects using this eyepiece with the proper filter - I have no clue yet. I was planning on purchasing filters anyway, so I'll update this review with an answer to those questions....
After looking in various stores for these items, I found exactlywhat I wanted for a good price and realy good quality.
This is my first time reviewing product and I do it because I really feel I have to warn others about it. This is also my first time returning a product to Amazon.It works great for synchronizing. I have Windows XP SP2 and Sprint PPC-6700. However I cannot get it to work with my headset, Bluespoon AX. I know the headset works because I have been able to use it with Targus BT USB. I bought the IOGear because connection with Targus is dropping every 5 minutes or so. IOGear is worse though. It connects to the headset but it doesn't have Audio Gateway service. I have no idea how other people get it to work with their headset. I notice that the reviewers that get it to work with their headset use Logitech. So if your headset is not Logitech, you might want to consider another product.I am also disappointed with what I believe a marketing problem in IOGear. I admit that it is my fault that I didn't pay attention that Amazon does not list Audio Gateway service on this IOGear. But the funny thing is if you buy this product, the packaging has a picture of this USB connecting with some peripherals, one of them is a headset. However if you go to IOGear website and search for this product, the picture in the web is slightly changed. In the place of the headset, it shows the USB connecting to a camera. A problem with headset?My last annoyance with this product, although this might be Microsoft fault, Targus fault or a combination with all three, is the software. This IOGear comes with its own BT implementation. It looks like it might work better, but I will never know since I cannot use the product. The problem is I cannot uninstall the software completely. It doesn't appear in Add/Remove Program but it is still there. I bought another Targus BT USB and the software from IOGear keeps appearing and taking over Targus software. I have uninstall/reinstall several times. For example, if I turned off the Targus BT or plug it off, the IOGear software takes over. The problem is the software from IOGear doesn't have Audio Gateway service hence it won't connect to my headset.All said, I think BT has a lot of holes in its implementation. Try at your own risk.
This Sony computer is simply the best piece of equipment I have ever owned. I did my homework-- I read dozens of reviews, visited websites, and talked to a wide range of people before I decided on this one. Don't listen to anyone else, Sony makes the best computers. I used to sell computers for a living and Sony machines were never returned. This machine can do everything from burning DVDs to editing video to playing ANY PC game with ease. It comes with six speakers which sound great. I paired the PC with a 19" Sony LCD top of the line monitor and now I almost hate leaving it for even a moment. The 7 USB ports come in handy. The hard drives are huge and come setup as one giant drive. I have had it a few months and it has never even frozen up one time. Look around at everything else if you will, but if you have the means, I recommend this machine.
I purchased the Grundig FR200 Emergency Radio (Yellow)to use when we go camping. I was surprised at how well it received AM and FM stations. For the price you can't go wrong with this little radio. The crank is somewhat fragile since it is a small plastic device. I think it will hold up if I am careful not to horse it. It picks up short wave stations although I hardly ever listen to them. If you're looking for a dependable radio that won't break the bank then this is an excellent choice.
This unit does an OK job, but I get lots of interference and static as I drive around, which is pretty annoying. I do live in the LA area, so it's impossible to find three consecutive open frequencies, and while 87.9 is not used here, there is a 50-trillion-watt Mexican station that makes that slot unusable for me as well. I'd say if you're in a huge metropolitan area, find a different solution. That said, mono works a LOT better than stereo -- at least I can enjoy the music for about 90% of my commute now.Also, just a caveat for those with a new-generation iPod Touch: The charging feature doesn't work with it. The mfg. does not claim Touch compatibility, [...]. Hey, a $10 lesson.
High quality and works like a charm. I especially liked the bolt mounting tab molded into the main body. It made mounting a breeze.
Great pool easy to install however the pump thats included will work for maybe a week.. This pump should of been intended for a goldfish bowl. For the price of the pool still a good deal, but you will need to install a much bigger pump and retro-fit it to the existing hardware
I wanted a bluetooth mouse that was normal sized, fit comfortably in my hand, and didn't have 56 buttons. This Logitech did all that, and synched with my Macbook in an instant. Now all I have to do is flip the on/off switch and I've got a mouse. The price was right... $40 compared to the pricey $70 mighty mouse. I couldn't ask for much more. I hear now that the Mighty Mouse comes with a scroll wheel that goes in any direction, not just up and down, but that really isn't worth $30 to me.
Good product. Compact size is good for travel. Got it for less than driving down to the local big box store. Got it quick.
Used thisfor my canon xsi Dslr and it works perfectly. It's small enough to fit in your pocket or purse.
Both my boyfriend and I got the solio as gifts, the solio he got burned his cell phone and the solio I got burned my mp3 player. Two completely different units and both fried our devices. Although Solio refunded my boyfriend for his cell phone they did nothing with mine...so unless you want a burned device go for it, otherwise be smart and don't let you devices get fried up inside.
Phone arrived within a few days after placing order. Setup was easy on both my XP and OS X laptops. Call quality is EXCELLENT. I wish the phone had a coil cord similar to a traditional phone or some mechanism to coil the cable.When the phone is connected to my XP laptop I cannot get audio to come out of my computers integrated speakers. Even when I go into the application's setup and indicate that I want sounds for applications other than Skype to come out of my computer's speakers, ALL sounds continue to come out of IP phone.The little rocker switch in the center towards the top of the phone which allows you to cycle through your contacts seems to be a bit useless to me. I have a lot of contacts I the scroll speed is very slow. Much easier for me to simply select the contact using my computers keyboard or mouse. I have a AudioVox 5600 cell phone running Windows Mobile. The phone allows me to simply type the key corresponding to a contacts name and/or number and a list is produced which filters the more keys I press. This type of feature would be a nice implemention for Skype with the this phone.All in all, I am so far happy with the product.
I bought this for the extra ports and to setup my Airport Extreme for wireless printing and file sharing. It worked from the start, printer and three USB AirDisks connected.
Broadcast studios look to use not only great sounding headphones but durable headphones.If you ever watch Howard [Stern] TV you will see that these are the ones Artie Lang uses, and though I haven't noticed, I imagine they are the same as what Howard and Robin are using as well.I work at Fox and these are what we used there when editing sound.So the point is, these are among the best you can get.I've had mine for about 10 years. I don't use them every day. The ear cushion covers have fallen off and I need to replace them, but they're still totally usable and still sound great, it's more of an aesthetic thing.These might not be what you want if you are into hip-hop or metal, these are better for classical, jazz, classic rock, etc. imho.On top of the headphones it says "Studio Monitor" and that is no b.s., that is what these are used for, especially radio studios. I imagine that many professional radio dj's use these both for the sound and the comfort.You cannot go wrong with these if you are looking for ear-enclosing can style headphones. So I will add my 5 star review to the rest.p.s. The one drawback is that they can be hot in the summer, but ALL can style headphones share that problem.
So far I love this camera. I tried a Fuji Finepix 2600 first, but it's ISO rating is too low for versatility. Not so the D-510. It handles 100, 200 and 400. I takes truer color pics inside the house WITH the flash than without, but that's normal. I found the instructions to be easy to follow. I've heard a lot of complaints about the lack of documentation included, but Olympus included a manual in PDF form on the CD that covers every single feature and function of this camera!You take your shots, plug the cable into your camera and into your VCR and preview the pics in 5 seconds!! Be warned, though, the color you will see on your TV will not compare with your computer monitor unless you have a high resolution TV. However, I didn't get red eye on people even without using the red eye flash setting.The camera has night mode, white balance, sharpening ability, self-timer, manual or auto ISO settings, fill-flash, no flash... you name it and this camera delivers! However, while it says it has a panoramic setting (which only works with Olympus media), it really just takes two consecutive pictures of your choosing. YOU have to join the shots together yourself in the software to make it a panormic, so I would hesitate to actually call it a panoramic feature.All in all, it's a great camera! You can't beat taking a picture, plugging it into your PC, and within seconds, you have pictures!! Find the manual on the CD, read through it carefully, have fun while you're learning, and you'll be a digital camera buff in no time!!!
Worked great on an older printer: HP Deskjet 1200C on a Windows 7 - 64 bit machine. Basically plug and play, no problems.
nothing good or bad to say its a plastic circle spacer so if you need it then its worth it.
This is one of the best ipod skins on the market. It makes the Dlo jam jacket and some other skins look like crap. Just look at the pros and cons.PROS.The case is not sticky and dosen't collect dust unlike the dlo jam jacket.The skin is not too soft but it give some of great protection.It dosen't mess up or deform your ipod unlike the dlo jam jacket.The skin also has tiny vents in the back but most skins have that but it's useful when it's hot.CONS.It dosen't have a screen protector but that's easy to fix. Just cut out some vynyl like plastic and put under the skin where the screen is.There you have it. One of the best skins ever made. It's only second the the iskin for ipods.
I have had this printer for several months now and have been for the most part very satisfied. I tried to scan a legal document via the ADF and it only scanned what amounted to letter size. Likewise, I have had a problem copying legal size document as when it copies only get what amounts to about a post card size portion of the copy. Operator problem??Have not used it for faxing as have a dedicated fax machine in other room. The 2 sided printing is real nice as well as 2 sided copies.I am wondering if anyone knows where this is made? I am just curious.Barbara L. Eades
I purchased these speakers, and they are really great in sound quality, and in price. I will not buy any other speakers, these do the trick. The sound is really good, nice, deep quality. I recommend these speakers to anyone in the market for nice quality, and with the low price, why would anyone say no.
Installing this memory in my dads old computer was equivalent to installing a supercharger and the correct cam in an old car. It woke it right up and it is quite effective. It was an easy task.
I use this with Windows XP and it works great for me. I primarily use it with Internet radio (Screamer-radio) and I bought a second one just to have for a spare - in case I want to use it somewhere else.
At this price range, I'm surprised by the quality of the video capture, which is quite good. The sound is clear, but there is a constant high-pitched electronic squeal in the audio (not unlike the sound of AM radio squeal) which is either the camcorder itself, or background noise. It comes with a television hookup, 2 AA batteries already installed, literature, black velvet carrying pouch, and a wrist lanyard. I like where they put the hole for the wrist lanyard: on the bottom right of the camcorder, out of the way of the lens. The velvet carrying pouch should be turned inside out...why? because the velvet is softer than the inside, and will protect the lens from scratches better. So turn the velvet carrying pouch inside-out!Finally, I like the small, portable size: 4 inches tall, by 2.25 inches wide. It's not bulky or heavy, so you'll have no excuse not to bring along a video camera.I gave it 4 stars, because I know they will come up with something better. And one of those improvements could be an SD card slot.
the product looked very nice when I first opened the package, however, the first time I used it, the radio worked but the cassette ruined two of my tapes
These Etymotic Er-4ps are awesome. My husband and I both own a pair and we can't live without them. The sound quality is excellent for the price and the noise isolation is divine. I can't tell you how many times these headphones have saved my sanity from crying kids on airplanes.Sure you can get better sounding headphones, but it will cost you $$$. I don't think there's a better sound isolating headphone out there. It works too well because you really can't hear anything other than your music. Don't use it while riding a bike or you might get smushed.I don't find the bass to be lacking. I think headphones have become obsessed with bass and that you can't even hear details becasue of the bass. The er-4ps are a well balanced headphone that can be improved even more with a headphone amp. These headphones reintroduced music to me. I spent hours listening to the fine details I missed with my good crappy headphones (sony ex-71ps). I can never go back to regular headphones. I'm spoiled.To those with sound qulaity issues, make sure you're inserting the headphones all the way in and that your filters are clean. Also, I hope you broke in your headphones before complaining about the lack of base of crappy sound quality. Those drivers need to be loosened up a little to sound good. All headphones are like that.Etymotic customer service is great. You get a real person answering the phone and the two times I had my headphones sent in, it was a good experience.
Worked great until I moved and now the popper does not work so well. I blame the microwave in the new place more than the popper itself. Before, I had an overflowing bowl of propcorn in less than 2 and an half minutes.
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I go through these about one every few months and I keep buying them after I've ruined, faded or burnt out the last one! I'm sure there are better ergo keyboards just waiting to be made, but in the meantime it's the only one I'll use.
I just received my new 505 yesterday, unfortunately not from Amazon. I got mine elsewhere on the web for $179 and free shipping. I wanted to replace my 10-12 year old Infinity Bu-2. It was a good sub, but had a lot of port noise on demanding movie scenes and just seemed to lack the deep punch I was craving. I really didn't want to spend a bunch on a sub since I already had one that was working fine. I tried reading reviews and suggestions from all over the web but just ended up very unsure of what brand and model to try. A friend knows the rest of my system is all Polk and asked if Polk has a decent sub. After finding the PSW505 and reading all of the positive reviews, I set out to find the right price. Once I found it for 179, I didn't hesitate to click the add to cart button. I connected it to my Denon AVR-3803 via the sub out to the LFE connection, turned it on, and picked my jaw up off the floor! This thing is a beast! I cannot believe how low it hits and rumbles. And no port noise what so ever! After trying out a few songs and discovering that the kitchen cabinets rattle, I tried a couple of movies on my Panasonic BD85k blu ray player. Training Day, the scene where Alonzo shoots Roger with the shotgun, Shoot em up, Setup(Bruce Willis, 50 cent, Ryan Phillipe), the shoot out scene, all sounded amazing. I believe this is the best subwoofer in the sub $200 range. Just buy it, you won't be disappointed.My system: Denon AVR 3803, Panasonic BD85K, Polk RT800E towers, Polk TSi series CS10, RT35i rear channels, CS245i rear center, and now the PSW505 subwoofer.
This case holds Disks very well. There is a little pocket on the inside which I found to be a convenient place to store memory cards. Won Downside is that the sleeves do not hold mini-CD's or mini-DVDS well. The exterior is also very thick and feels like it would absorb most of the impact if you wear to drop the case.
The Caselogic CDW-96 is an excellent way to ensure that all your favorite CD's don't get damaged while travelling. For the person who likes to travel with a large selection of CD's, or like myself, is tired of those annoying jewl cases, the Caselogic CDW-96 is the perfect solution. This particular Caselogic case holds 96 CD's with ease and is the perfect size to use when travelling. A purchase that is a must for anyone who enjoys music.
I needed to replace my car tape adapter and this one works well. Unlike my first one, this model has a earphone adapter at a 90-degree angle. So the connection is much less likely to deteriorate in the same fashion. My old one stopped working after the spot where the wire and the earphone adapter meet broke down.
Ok so after reading all of the other reviews on poor FM Transmitters for PSP - I figured I'd give this product a shot since there wasn't a review at the time.Features:The product doesn't weigh much but it's somewhat bulky. The cheap feeling plastic looks nice and glossy, but still cheap. The blue-lit LCD screen is nice and makes the channels easier to read. 7 Channels are better than the other products with only 3. It is a charger also, which is nice on the go. There are built in, fold out, cord management legs on the side of the unit which keep access cord in check.What went wrong:You cannot charge your PSP while using the FM transmitter. It creates horrible interference what will hurt your ears while listening to music. It's either a transmitter or a charger, not both. The directions say to keep both your radio and PSP volume low when setting up and for best operation, turn your PSP volume down and use the radio to control the sound. I'd like to ask them if they tested this. You will have to keep your PSP volume to near max to get sound to play. I almost thought the product was broken until I adjusted this. Your radio also needs to be at about half max volume.Summary:It is not too bad as an FM transmitter. Sound quality is slightly better than radio but you will still get normal radio interference from time to time. It's good for those of us who want a ton of songs streaming to our radios but don't feel like changing CDs every few songs. I'd recommend this to anyone who fits that description. Either charge your PSP or use the transmitter. It's cheap, it works for the most part, but it leave much to be desired as do most similar products in this category. I hope this helps!
This "camera" should be rated a -5...the adage "you get what you pay for" applies to every aspect of this camera. It's flimsy and problematic to operate, never mind that the soft ware crashed my computer and didn't include enough instructions to allow photo retrieval from the camera OR the computer. I actually threw the camera in the garbage.
These are great speakers compared to the ones that came with my computer. They have a rich sound and good bass for the price. Get these speakers!
I bought this item several years ago and it is still working quite well. It is compact and has a small footprint. I use it with two older iPod's. I have used it with other Apple products and everything works well. It charges and sync's with everything I have tried. Great product and simple to use.
Item was inexpensive, arrived very quickly, and just as described, but picture was quite snowy using it. We eventually went with a converter instead.
They feel good, the cable itself feels heavy duty and of good quality. Unfortunately when plugged from my laptop to my 52" TV, there are visible flickering lines. I thought it might be my TV or Laptop but tried another VGA cable my friend lent me, and the lines were no longer there, hence bad cable. I guess it's hit or miss whether or not you get a good or bad cable.
Good even light pattern with the useful ability to select one or both lights. I'm surprised how many times I've used this little gem OFF the camera when I need a touch of fill light.
My Samsung 46550 does not like these cables. As Samsung warned, cables that are NOT 1.3 certified may create an annoying flicker effect--something that these cables have indeed created. I will not be using them with my LCD TV.
The KVM doesn't work with my new HP DC7100 PC. The keyboard and mouse is not recognized by the BIOS (I can't press F10 to get into the BIOS setup, for instance). I swapped cables/ports/etc. and it is KVM speaking to the HP PC. The KVM works fine with my 8 year old PC. I reflashed the HP PC's BIOS with the latest, no change.You can't reflash firmware on this KVM.Repeated emails to Trendnet customer support were unanswered, so I called their support folks. Plesant enough, but the bottom line was to give me an RMA to return the product to Trendnet with no clear solution.I guess I need to by a more "robust" KVM.
This product was not cheap enough for the trouble and I only paid $7 for it. The first one I received DOA, the seller (Tech for less) was great and I received the replacement product within days. This one worked great...for about a week and a half then it would cut out randomly on my PC at work and my Mac at home. The hardware would shut down, then power back on, I just gave up on it and bought another brand. Once again I learn that you get what you pay for!
Well what can I say... this sub is pretty much amazing! It has great excursion and does just fine with a port. One con though, the surround is made out of foam so its really easy to poke a hole in it which i did! It can be fixed though with some rubber cement! All around it's great!
I read several reports that said this KVM worked with the G15 keyboard. What they weren't clear about was the fact that it only "works" if you plug the keyboard in the USB hub ports on the back, not the keyboard port on the front. That means you can't do hotkey switching via the keyboard. Many KVMs "support" extended keyboards that way. Had I known that when they said it supports it I would've gone for something else. Live and learn.
When it was first introduced, the Palm Tungsten E was marketed as an affordable treasure trove of applications - Word, Excel, MP3, Acrobat, photos, movies, etc. With a color display and a price tag under $200, it seemed to have it all. It does delivery nicely on all of that promise. Unfortunately, Palm handicapped the E with one inexplicable design flaw that outweighs all of its upside - they somehow failed to include the ironically-named "universal connector" for recharging and syncing the unit. Instead, it comes with two separate jacks on its underside: one mini-USB for data sync and one AC adapter plug, leaving you faced with an unnecessary clutter of cords crossing your desk.In the beginning, I wanted to give the E every chance I could based on its functionality, and so I was lenient on this design oddity. Still, the inconvenience eventually made me hate using it. The plug design basically forces you into a choice between two very imperfect options - (a) threading the cords to the front of your desktop somehow so that you can have it right-side-up and still use it while plugged in, or (b) putting the cords behind the desk where they belong with the others and then suffering with an upside-down Palm. With option (a), the relatively short cords and large jacks also put the unit at high risk of being knocked or dragged off of the desk. With option (b), even syncing became a chore - the lack of a cradle button to trigger a sync means that you have to power up the unit and kick it off via on-screen icons, all while looking at it upside-down or else yanking a bunch of messy excess cord onto your desk.Still, I wanted to make the most of the E's robust bundle of applications, and for its low price, I knew not to expect that everything would come standard in the box. So I went shopping for a proper charging cradle, only to find that no such accessory for the E exists. In fact, Palm doesn't even sell replacements for its individual sync/charging cables at all. So, aside from all routine inconvenience while using it, this model also comes with the incredible risk that if either cord is every lost or damaged, you become the proud owner of a sleek-looking $200 paperweight. It's possible by now that some third-party company has begun creating unlicensed cords that claim to be compatible, but that's hardly comforting in the face of Palm's obvious lack of support for its own product line.And given the weak battery that the E is equipped with (and it can't be upgraded), you'll have it connected to the charging cord quite a bit. When I was using it religiously every workday, I needed to recharge it each night. What a disappointment this setup is compared to, for example, the Tungsten T3 - it uses the universal connector to dock with a cradle that continuously charges it and syncs it on command while keeping it at an ideal ergonomic angle for use/reference while sitting on your desktop. And since its using the universal connector, you're able to accessorize it further, i.e. buy a separate docking cradle for the office, a charger for the road, etc. The T3 setup makes perfect sense, the E setup is shamefully inadequate - it's as if Palm wants E owners to never forget that they purchased "the cheap one".In conclusion, its advertised plusses are very real, but go for the Tungsten E at your own risk. Its greatest failure is that there is no obvious reason why it couldn't have lived up to its potential as the ultimate PDA. The more you live with its one Achilles' Heel, the more you'll wish you'd spent a little extra on the T3.PROSVersatility and quality of applications that it runs (MS Office, Acrobat, MP3, photos, movies, etc.)Brilliant color displayCONSLack of universal connector makes everyday use/charging/syncing more and more irritatingLack of Palm support for the E, as in no replacement cords available, makes it a risky option
i bought a some of these through the years for 14 bucks a spindle at my local big lots.they work great with my standalone dvd recorder but burner in pc seems to have problems with them sometimes. i have burned 7 coasters always failing towards the outer edge every time in this one spindle.since most burn right i have come to the conclusion that some of the media is faulty.i give them a 9 out of 10 due to the fact some are bad but it could be just in my 50 pack spindle.
I bought my first dvd and the picture was not working. I return it and got another one, used for 2 days, it was great, but then I lost the picture and voice, all what i hear is a hum. I'm returning the second one and will be looking for another brand.
This JumpDrive does the job, but it's substantially slower than other flash drives I've used. Specifically, compared to the Lexar Lightning or the SanDisk Contour, the JumpDrive, it's practially a snail. Then again, it is less expensive than other USB drives.
This is a very good product at a very good price.Just what I needed to increase my computer speed.
I really do think this is a great product that they have made.it is really easy to just "plug and play". and it holds a lot of memory (512 MB!) and for the price, this is a really good flash drive
I love this camcorder it has a great resolution video and easy to use,the only thing is that mac users have to buy the iLink cable 4pin to 6pin.
The wacom tablet has helped slow down my carpal tunnel in my wrists. It is a great alternative for a graphic designer to use instead of a mouse for that reason as well as more precise actions in drawing vector art.I have noticed that the tablet itself can be scratched fairly easily, but other than that, it is a good buy.
I found the shuffle to perform as I expected. I had the benefit of many reviews on Amazon. I just wish that there were better instructions. So in that respect I had to some trial and error experiences.
This is a fabulous little product. I have an ipod which I use as my home stereo but, the Samsung is what I use for my portable music player as it is durable. Whether I am jogging or in the car, I grab my Samsung. Sleek, durable and &lt;$100, what more could you ask for!
I've had the same problems as everyone else. My computer dies and won't reboot, as a result of a bad power supply. I, also, have talked to everyone in India working for Gateway about this issue with no resolution except "sending my computer to Gateway to be fixed" for approx. $400 (give or take), and there's no telling how long it would take to even get fixed. Anyway, I've talked to Gateway, Gateway's supplier of power supplies (Skyline Engineering), and even the original manufacturer of the power supply (Delta Electronics, Inc.). I have successfully taken apart my Gateway media center and extracted the power supply, and once they begin manufacturing the newly revised power supply, I will purchase it and re-install it myself. This will easily save me atleast $300. If you find yourself in this same situation, please e-mail me so that I can provide you with the detailed description of how to do this, along with ample pictures so that you don't have to go through what I did. DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPUTER TO GATEWAY, AND GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY!!! It's not hard to get to the power supply, especially after you read my directions. Gateway is not owning up to their mistakes on this design, and I'm considering pursuing a class-action suit as a result. Their ethics are unacceptable, by charging such a horrendous amount for what probably takes them about 10 minutes to do, maybe less. Don't be a sucker! E-mail me and let me help you out! No catch. stepwebb50@hotmail.com
Company shipped my hub immediately and it's everything I expected. Can't beat the price and the quality.
Good quality. Contact face is tight, keep it in place. Good length. I prefer this length over 1m or 2m. I don't see too much different in picture quality between this cable and a lower cost ones. But I still like it for the solid construction of it.
I have had the Meizu M6 for about a month now. I am highly impressed. My girlfriend has the Sansa e270 which I liked very much, and originally planned to get the e280 for myself. However I read the reviews on the internet for the M6 and it sounded very interesting so I gave it a try.*The Meizu is very easy to use, the menu is clear and logical. It is also very customizable. The touch-pad is pretty intuitive.*You can drag and drop files onto the M6 as if it was an external storage device, very easy.*It can be charged via any USB port, or you can buy one of those wall-plug to USB adapters to charge it. The battery life is amazing, definitely over 20 hours.*My player came with firmware version 1.00.x and I immediately went to Meizu's website and installed the current 2.00.x firmware. Also very easy to do.*The display is very nice (I have the "S" version) and pictures look great on it. You can even use GIF's. I made my own backgrounds in Photoshop since you can make any picture on the player as your "desktop" background.*The FM tuner is the best yet that I have had on a CD/MP3 player. You can actually listen to radio without it fading in and out. I wish it had AM...*The sound quality is truly amazing. Many, many sound options, including customizable equalizer, phase corrected equalizer, spatializer (with virtual 3D), bass boost, treble boost and ViBE. Low's are strong and don't distort. I don't think I have ever had a portable music playing device which sounded this good.*I have not tried to convert and/or play video on the M6 yet, so I cannot comment on that function.*The earphones which come with the player are better than average of what you usually get, but I don't like the fact that the wires are of a sticky rubber material. They get tangled easily and also tend to stick to things and pull when you wear them.*One thing that bothers me is that all the accesories are sold by stores which only accept Paypal. I would really like a case for my M6 but have not found a store which accepts credit card.*All in all I really enjoy this player. I think it's the best bang for the buck out there right now. I wish I would have bought the 8GB version, but maybe that's next. I would highly recommend the M6.
I'm really sorry I bought this item. Basically I had one of Olympus's older VN recorders and I loved it, great fidelity, easy to use, long battery life, and very durable. The only down side was that it would run out of space at inopportune moments.So when this product came along I thought "Great, I'll never run out of recording memory and I get some nice bonuses like an MP3 player as well."Unfortunately this item is plagued by three major issues; first it is fragile mechanically, second its software is fragile, and finally the sensitivity and fidelity is really really poor.On the subject of fragility, the battery cover comes off so easily that it is impossible to keep this unit in a pocket if there is anything else in there. As a guy there is always something in my pocket, a cell phone, a set of keys, or even loose change. It would be nicer if Olympus could put it into a leather sleeve or something rather than leave it out there to get banged up.On the software fragility I never know if what I recorded actually was recorded until I stop to play it back. Since I often compose a talk or my thoughts when driving home I'd like to know for sure that the current brainstorm or the clever metaphor that just came to me made it into my tool for recording it. At least 3 out of 5 times I have to power cycle the unit to get it to respond to menus after recording and to play back what I've recorded. That brings up the final nail, fidelity.My old VN unit I could put in a shirt breast pocket and be confident everything I said would be clearly intelligible on playback. Even at its most sensitive (and every setting in between) playback can become garbled or otherwise difficult to hear. I suspect it is a compression issue but even in "high fidelity" mode (which is only an hour of recording) similar results are achieved. I don't need to hear myself in stereo, I just need to hear what it was I said.On the plus side the built in USB plug (it separates into halves like a lot of modern MP3 players these days) is convienient, and the VOX capability would be nice if it worked. The back light is nice but it turns off quickly to avoid draining the battery.All in all I find myself still in the market for soemthing like the VN-960 with more flash. Skip this one.
Item arrived very fast. Great item. It fits in my video bag or backpack very nice. I use two different types of memory cards. This case is perfect! No more tiny little plastic holders to dig for...
I purchased these Pyle outdoor speakers to replace some blown Polk Atrium 45's. The Polks lasted several years until my youngin cranked them to max volume for a party. I was excited by the lower price of the Pyle's and I had thought Pyle was a good name. That image went away immediately upon attempted installation. The thumb screws that anchor the speaker to its own bracket were too long and bottomed out in their tapped hole inserts before the bracket was snug against the speaker. To make matters worse, when I tightened the thumb screw, it bound up and could not be removed from the now freely spinning insert. I did hook up the stereo to hear the sound quality. I would say it was sub par and not worth my time reworking the thumb screw design. I returned the speakers and promptly purchased some Polk Atrium 6's. Definitely a different price point, but what a difference. I could have purchased the Atrium 4's that were closer in level to the 45's, but I decided to upgrade. The sound is tremendous in the Polks and the fit and finish are by far better than the Pyle's. I am really sorry Pyle is putting its name on these speakers.
This product was purchased to be used at our company's all hands meeting. First, it is easy to set up and comes assembled. It provides easy viewing and exceeded our high expectations. It is also easy to transport and the price can not be beat. This product can and will satisify even the discerning customer.
I recieved this camera for a graduation present. At first I was a little disappointed in the feel of the camera itself because I had gotten used to using Cannon's ELPH. After three months of use, though, I am completely satisfied with this camera.The picture quality is extremely good in every situation I have tried it in. Just some experiences with my camera... I took it to the beach once and the door had some trouble closing because it was jammed with sand, but it was easy enough to clean it out.The only trouble I have had with the camera is that I try closing the intergrated lens cap before the zoom lens has fully retracted and ended up bending the little metal ring on the lens. This doesn't affect picture taking at all, but it's just a little annoying.All in all, I am extremely happy with this camera and don't see myself needing a new one for quite a while.
These are great earphone for what that cost, infact they would be great for the money even if they cost more. I used them on a plane and it blocked out over 95% of the engine noiise, I forgot I was on a plane. When using them just around town, they block out lawn mowers, dogs, and cars whizzing by. They sound great, and I am noticing things in the music I never have before.
My digital camera battery came in just a few days and works wonderful!You had the best price and the service was great!
I bought my corded Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 for use on a PC with Windows ME. For the first 18 months it worked great then all of a sudden began having multiple problems.PROS:1) Excellent tracking resolution, never lets the cursor skip or jump. Can make tiny moves smoothly. The bottom of the mouse moves smoothly and I've never had to clean the surface contacts.2) Comfortable ergonomic shape. My hand doesn't get tired after a day of mousing.3) The extra buttons are well placed and easy to program to do whatever I need them to do (wish there were even more buttons!).CONS:1) The scroll wheel was never easy to roll, but after about a year it became nearly impossible to use. Hard to roll, as if it was stuck or dirty. It wasn't dirty on the outside, but I couldn't open the mouse to see if it needed cleaning on the inside. I have to press down so hard to get the wheel to turn now that the wheel button engages instead. The scroll wheel is supposed to move freely with little resistance, instead now its almost useless.2) Recently the left-click button started registering a double-click every other time I single-click. This is some sort of mechanical problem, since it happens no matter what I set the sensitivity to, and at any rate I'm not clicking any differently than I ever have. This is a major annoyance and renders the mouse basically useless.3) A $50 dollar mouse (at the time of purchase) should last longer than 18 months. I use it mostly for typical office work. Although I do gaming with it as well, I do not consciously abuse my equipment. Perhaps the gaming causes extra stress on a mouse, but I've never had cheap $20 mice go kaput with the same kind of use.All in all, though this mouse has nice features, I couldn't recommend this model, although more recent versions may have been improved. I have to replace this one now, and although I have nothing against Microsoft in general and usually look at Microsoft products first, I will be trying a Logitech mouse next (for the first time).
I bought this cd player for my son as a replacement. His other one was broken by another scout on a boy scout camping trip. His last one was a panasonic , so I decided to replace it with a panasonic. He is now using an mp3 player but every now and then he still listens to his cd player.Its a good player, but now I think its on to something newer like mp3 players.
I am a volunteer at a local elementary school. We offer to sharpen pencils for teachers and have the Hunt Corporation model 167X pencil sharpener (brand name Boston School Pro) to do the job. It doesn't keep up with the job. After a while it overheats and shuts down. It often clogs with graphite and must be disassembled to remove the piece of graphite. Very inconvenient. Unfortunately we haven't found a better pencil sharpener at any price. Does any one know of a better one?
Great and easy to use with no problems, just plug in and start. Creating back ups automatically with NTI shadow software and no effect on laptop performance. I wish I bought the larger capacity:).....Size is good to carry around.
Have 2 of these in an AMD Quad-Core box I just built. They run like a dream and don't have to worry about failure like I have seen numerous times with Seagate drives.
This may be a slightly different lens review than most would write, but maybe someone will benefit from my experience. I was as interested in weight and handling as I was absolute image quality. My search was for an all-around and relatively light weight lens.When I finally ordered this lens, it was after a pretty long internet search for something that would handle well and be more manageable on my relatively small a55 Sony camera. I already had a Sigma 18-250mm that is simply a GREAT lens. I enjoy using it, but not on an everyday basis. The Sigma weighs 22oz alone. When mounted on my camera, the total weight is 40oz or 2.5 pounds. Believe me, that's a load hanging around the neck. It takes some of the fun out of a day at the zoo or other activities where you are carrying the camera any distance. My first choice for a "walk around lens" was a Sony 55-200mm. It's the lightest long zoom available that I could find. By all reports, the Sony is a great lens but I reluctantly decided the 55mm on the short end was just not wide enough to make it an all-around lens.I finally found this Tamron 28-200mm. The 28mm is wide enough for my use and the weight is only 2 oz more than the Sony. It feels great on the camera. At only 3" long, it balances so much better than my Sigma and is a pleasure to use. It feels like it was made for the Sony a55!Initially, I thought I had a problem. I tested the Sigma 18-250mm and Sony 18-55mm with flash in the house. My purpose was to see if the Tamron 28-200mm would serve as an indoor camera for Christmas etc. What a shock when I looked at the pictures. The ones from my old lenses were great. The pictures taken with the new lens were almost totally black. I did some resets etc., but nothing worked. A friend suggested I post my problem on the DP Review forum. Within an hour, a member suggested I change the flash mode from ADI to Pre flash TTL. I did and the flash pictures are now excellent. Apparently some lenses only have five contact points and TTL mode must be used. Sony lenses and some others have eight contact points.Optically, this lens seems to at least the quality of my other lenses. I don't pixel peep but I did take several shots at various focal lengths and briefly compared them to similar pictures I had taken with my other lenses. To my eye, they are equal in image quality. I take a lot of zoom pictures with my other lenses at 250mm so I was anxious to see if the 200mm shots from this Tamron still looked good after heavy cropping. They do. This is a quality lens.My first real test of the lens came on a trip to the Orange County, CA, Zoo, a challenging place to take pictures, due to the lighting and the various forms of fencing around the animals. This was my third trip to this Zoo, the first two using other heavier zoom lenses. I received several comments that the pictures I got with the Tamron 28-200 were my best yet. I am totally pleased.As I understand it, this is an older version of the 28-200mm lens. In fact, the name Sony does not appear on the Tamron box. I must say, however, that it seems to be an ideal lens for the small a55. I can honestly recommend this lens. The price is right and the quality is there.
I purchased this gps as a gift for my daughter. Garmin was the brand recommended by every sales person with whom I spoke. Although she hasn't used it extensively yet, my daugher seems happy with the Nuvi 360. We also liked the small size since she travels internationally. It will fit well into her pocket, purse, or backpack. My biggest complaints are that the Garmin products are not compatible with Mac computers and that the additional maps (such as Europe) are quite expensive. We also liked some of the features on the TomTom. I phoned their customer service line with some questions on a Saturday and was able to talk to a representative--something that I did not get with Garmin. However, when we tested both in the store, the Garmin provided a far superior, direct route to our destination.
We have 2 buildings across the street from each other (one a 5 story and one a 15 story) and we have to be near the window closest to the other building in order to get a clear communication.
I gave Flips to my teenage daughter and her three teenage cousins for Christmas. They all absolutely loved them. They all got lots of nice things but this was the unanimous pick for "Best Gift".
i bought tv month ago at 550 dollars and honestly it is good tv yes nothing special like new features but it does the job good and i like it especially the adapter is built in and it shows nice video no doubti recommend for budget buyers and sylvania is not that bad name
I am a graduate student, which means I print constantly. My husband and I invested in this printer this summer, and it is by far one of the best purchases we have made for our computer. It's fast, reliable, and the print quality is outstanding. If you do a lot of writing, if you need to print documents for school or work, or if you print from the internet, this printer will serve you very well. (The ink cartridges seem to last a lot longer than our previous printer's cartridges did; I've been using this same cartridge since July and have seen no change in print quality. And that's just with the &quot;starter&quot; cartridge, which HP says is good for about 500 pages. I've printed WELL over 500 pages so far...) All this and easy set-up, too... this printer is a workhorse.
unit broke after 6 months. NO apparent support from overseas manufacturer. Research shows that almost all other purchasers of this unit have said it broke anywhere from a few days to several months. Spend a few extra $$ and buy a better unit.
Works Great for My FZ18. This Filter had been On My Cam Always.A Perfect lens with no Vignating , and no Distortion.A Perfect Must Have
I was in the market for a decent 2.1 system with a headphone jack so my choices were kinda limited. Luckily, I ran across these speakers at my local bestbuy, and with a low price tag!! How can you go wrong I thought, but it turns out they forgot to take off the sale tags from black friday. Since it was their fault, they had to sell it to me for that price. Anyways, on to the review....For the money (even retail price), you cannot beat this set. Quality is top notch and it looks good too. The sub sounds awesome with deep, tight and powerful bass but the sats are a little bit disappointing. As a previous reviewer stated, since the sats consist of only a woofer and no tweeter, the sound is a little bit hallow. But don't let that deter you from buying it, it is still a great system with an even greater price. Trust me, you'll enjoy it.
Just got this unit last week and I am very impressed with its elegance and performance. First of all, I have never seen an electronic device packaged with such TLC. Easy to open, clean packing materials; a nice little black protective cover wrapped lovingly around the unit; easy-to-ready user manual in a zip-loc bag. These are the little things that indicate that this company is trying to take that proverbial "extra step" to build a good reputation and ensure customer loyalty. It works guys!The look of the unit is very sleek and pleasing. But the best thing about it is its performance. It plays everything I throw at it and it does it almost flawlessly.To test the upconvert feature, I popped in "Star Wars: Episode I," and WOW! A clear improvement over my old JVC player. It really brings out the best in our Panasonic 42" plasma! Our plasma only ED, but the improvement in picture quality makes it seem like we upgraded to HD! Makes me want to watch all my DVD's again!After setting the Region code to "0", I tried one of my Region 2 DVDs and ol' "OPPO" played it like a champ! OPPO also played DiVX with ease, along with mp3, jpg and many others.So, consider me another of the OPPO converts! We no longer call it the DVD player...we just say "OPPO"!
I purchased my TV less than 1 year ago. Tech service is now ordering the second lamp. SO at this point we are watching our old 37 inch that we have had for many years. Love the TV when it is working.
I bought this speaker as the center speaker for a surround system. I'm not an expert audiophile, but it sounds great and compliments the old school stereo speakers I've had for years. The only thing I had to do was put some stick on rubber feet on it to keep it from moving around on the TV stand.
Although this mp3 is o.k, it has several major flaws, such as it's constant freezing and not playing certain tracks.I bought this with my Chrimstmas money i got from relatives ect, but, within the first month, it broke and had to be repaired for 6 months!I no they do this from time to time, but that is just ridiculus!The download software is O.k to put on your computer, but recently when i ahev used to software, it has frozen up and will not put any tracks on for me!Also, it never deletes my music library when i ask it too. It just stays there.Overall, not a very good effort from the people i would of expected to do quite well in this feild.The reason why i have given this a four star beacuase it did eventualy unfreeze, but still a poor effort.
The cassette worked okay for a couple of days and then the music went distorted. Put the old one back in and it works fine. I guess you get what you pay for.
Long story short....The unit failed to work after only 3 months. The replacement sent was used, filthy, and also does not work. I am in the process of getting a different model as dlink does not issue refunds.
We recently order Polaroid film from Photoland NY and we were very pleased with their service and speed. We never write these reviews but we were so impressed we decided to make and exception. Thank you Photoland NY!JasonTempe, AZ
I have had many polarizers over the years. I have used filters such as this for over 25 years. I like the Tiffen as it is not too dark for most uses. I keep it on for almost every shot (unless it is night time or quite dark) to protect my lenses and for it's mild polarizing effect. (I take 1000s of images on a shoot, mostly landscape) Some other brands are too dark to do this. The dark ones many times look too polarized, and post processing has to take much of this out anyway. I do have a few of these and use them occasionally. I have found that an image that is properly balanced that does not need too much darkening or lightening post processing is much better, I have a Hoya but it is always falling apart (and way too dark). I have Heliopan 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters and like the quality, but again they are too dark to keep on all the time. The Heliopan is the one I keep for special uses when I want more polarizing effects than I get with the Tiffen. The Tiffen polarizers I have had only were replaced when they became too scratched for use, broken from being dropped or run into things, or lost over board in my boat. As I said a couple of Hoya ones were replaced because they fell apart.I use a Canon 5D with all high end L series lenses (most costing well over $1000.00) and have sold over 1300 framed GiClees ($300-$800 each). I feel that this filter does not compromise the quality of my images.So in review. I don't want an unnatural appearance due to my filters. I do want the pleasing effects I can achieve with the Tiffen filter. I have never had a problem with any I had purchased, so recommend them to others. And I will continue to use them myself.Albert Mach Fine Art
I waited the required 24h before eagerly popping these phones on and loading up some Maceo Parker, only to be horribly disappointed.The sound quality is fine (although noticeably worse than that of lower-priced wired alternatives, such as my recently-broken Beyerdynamic DT231 set, which I'll soon be replacing). However:Every 45-120 seconds, the music would just cut out - period. A press of the tune button would restore the signal, albeit after 1-2 seconds of unpleasant noise, but this is completely unacceptable.FYI, I was seated less than 4ft from the transmitter; I tried it on both channels; I switched off all electronic devices in the room and the two next to it, other than my CD player, amp and the transmitter itself. In other words, there's no excuse for the shocking performance.For me, the applications of this product were a) for use during exercise/cooking/guitar practice and b) for relaxed evening listening. During neither do I want to have to retune the damned headphones every minute. It ruins the flow of any piece of music, and renders the units almost totally worthless. It's a real shame.They're going back to the dealer tomorrow. Avoid this product.
Great price and works perfectilly. It is so easy to use!! just put it in and its ready... It works great with my camera and I can transfer pictures really fast. I prefer using the memory card than using all the cables to transfer pictures... :D I'm happy with this card and the memory is enough for me :)
Pretty case, but the lanyard doesn't actually work with it.Not impressed.
This is a go to lens!!!I bought this lens at the beginning of the winter and I view from the light poluted skies of the eastern United States. Wow, my 8inch Sct never seemed so big. Awesome views of the pleiades cluster, Orion nebula , and the planets. My only regret is that I did not buy the package deal with the 40mm.
My Husband gave me a christmas gift, I love it, its stores around 1000 songs but for me 100 songs are more than enough. Sound quality and overall features are excellent, the only bad part is I still didn't found a good case for IPOD I looked everywhere from Apple store to EBAY but they were not good, but other than that I had no problems till now.I hope this review is helpful.
I bought this laptop off Ebay, and I am very happy with the results. It runs my favorite games, (Driver, Half-Life 1) Microsoft Word, and plays DVDs. I absoutley love this product, although it becomes a little hot in the top-left corner after a while. I mainly use this to sit on my couch and IM or run from the cops in Driver. I think the 1.13Ghz processor and 384 (I recieved an upgrade) RAM make a great combo. I think the battery will run 2+ hours, and mine is used. The TrackPoint is a little... odd to me, ut i have a wired IBM mouse i usually use with it. I like the "Scroll Button," which allows you to use the TP to scroll through docs amd web pages easily. It runs my games without any problems, and looks pretty darn cool. It is a really good laptop for the average user, and makes an OK travel companion. I wish the car asapters werent $45+ though.The LCD is cisp and clear, and gets whatever necessary done. The Hard Drive is a bit skimpy, but if you dont plan on storing movies or games, the HDD should suit your needs well. The USB 2 USB 1.1 poorts are a little out of date, but for $23, you can buy a PCIMIA card with 2 USB 2.0 ports and a hub. Did I mention it comes with 2, yes 2 PCIMIA slots, (I think) so you can have a TV tuner card or a USB card AND a wireless card at the same time! I dont have a wireless card, but might be getting one soon. Overall, if you can get this laptop for under $400, then get it! I recommend a RAM Upgrade, but I don't know how, so I Won't recommend it.PS-The DVD Drive was recieved defective, so I havn't watched a DVD yet.PSS-If you didn't already know, USB 2.0 products are backwards-compatible with USB 1. So I hooked up my Ipod, and other things, although they aren't as fast, they still work with full functionality.Hope you buy the T23!
I did alot of research on the web before I decided on my getting an HD TV.All the other reviews said the Panasonic was one of the best. And I wholeheartly agree.The picture is fabulous. Absolute perfection. Even my wife, who thought spending overa grand on a TV was crazy, loves it and feels it was money well spent. Be sure to getthe 1080p. No matter what you read, there is a difference between 720i and 1080p. You willreally notice it on DVD's with an upconverting DVD player. And be sure to hook up yourpieces using HDMI cables. I also recommend you adjust the picture settings to your own tastes.The factory default setting is for vivid and for most shows it's just too intense.Also don't get one too big for your room. The larger the screen the further back you have tosit from the screen or else you'll actually see the pixels that make up the picture.The optimal distance for my 42" plasma is 9-11 ft. It'll be a shorterdistance for smaller screens and a further distance for larger screens. Measuring your viewingdistance first will help you decide which size HD TV to buy.The sound on this TV is amazing. I was going to get a home theater set up but waited until the TV arrived.WOW! The side speakers on the TV are definately plenty for the the average consumer. I was amazed.Unless of course you're a purist and you have to have that "movie theater" surround sound experience,save your money on the Home Theater set-up and try the built in speakers first.Lastly, I saved nearly $500 on this TV by getting a refurbished model. I have no idea why it wasrefurbished but it works perfectly. Don't be afraid of "refurbished", they still come withfull warranties and you can save a ton of money.
Good product overall, but it takes a while to acquire a satellite to operate the device. Otherwise, a good device for a pretty good price.
Intended use was for a windshield mounted radar detector. It has much more gripping power than the standard suction cup mount. As others have stated, the mount does interfer with the detector's operation on severely sloped windshields. A few minutes work with a drill and two pop-rivets adapted the stock metal mounting tab to this mount and problem was solved.
I looked at 5 different small CD players for use by my father, who lives in very small quarters in an assisted living facility. The sound needed to be the best I could find for the size, which had to be very small, and the buttons had to be simple enough so that he could learn to use the controls by touch, since he is blind with macular degeneration. This little wonder of a machine is perfect! He now enjoys listening to music from the early 1900s, and looks, at the age of 97, like a kid who has been given the best new toy while he operates the machine without assistance! Thank you Sony, and thank you Amazon, and thank you Crutchfield for getting this little player to us!
People have already praised this TV, and for good reason, so I won't repeat all that. A couple experiences that may help you:1. I use an antenna to grab free HD material. The quality of some of the channels (especially PBS HD) is almost beyond belief. Then there are some channels which are not so good, but my point is that with a good signal, this TV does wonders.2. The various options for input comes in real handy - the HDMI input gets an unconverted DVD signal, which is again, better quality than normal DVD.3. TV guide worked for a couple days after I connected the antenna. Now it simply says 'there's no data for this section'. I don't miss it much.4. More worrisome is a recent occurrence - the TV failed to start up a couple times - the green light blinks, but the screen never comes on. Not due to the lamp overheating - this was a cold start. It finally went away after pulling the power cord off. Not sure what the problem is - may have to call warranty on this.But as someone said before, issues are to be expected with new technology. All in all, a great value for the price.
We were very satisfied with the batteries we ordered for our portable phones. Came in good time and were exactly as described, brand new and still in original package. MUCH MORE REASONABLE COST WISE than ordering direct from Panasonic.Would highly recommend buying from this store.
Hi! I like to know if the card works with yamaha piano advices.I have a yamaha PSR 3000 (synthetizer) and the only way to transfer midi files is with a smartmedia card. And I have a low capacity card (just 12Mb).If it works, can I use a 2Gb xd card with the smartmedia reader?Tnx
The case fits the camera like a glove, unlike other camera cases you can buy seperately. Even though the original battery life is good - the back-up is great when I forget to charge or for long trips.
Just buy the freakin ipod. I wish I would have. Now i have a 200 dollar piece of plastic.
I bought this camera for the incredible zoom function. But, after using it for a couple of months, I dropped it a distance of about 3 feet. After that the zoom no longer worked. So, I sent it to Olympus to be repaired and it was not covered under warranty. I am not careless with my camera, but I dropped it once like everybody probably has. The camera shouldn't break that easily. This camera is way too sensitive!
We have had this perculator for like 4 months. I bought this coffee pot (and an awesome Thermos and travel cup) to reduce the amount of money my boyfriend spends coffee every day at Dunkin Donuts...it comes out to be like $180 a month! That's crazy so I took action. We bought this at Sears for full price but it still worked out saving him a ton of money the first month. He likes the percolated coffee so much better than drip. It only takes 12 minutes to perk. It also looks cool in our 1950's retro kitchen! I'm buying one at this awesome price on amazon for my place.
I ordered this lens with a new Canon 60D because of a discount i received through amazon and i must say, im very impressed with this lens. i know its not &#34;L Lens&#34; quality, but for what i can afford right now, the quality of this lens is worth it. the lens focuses fast due to the UltraSonic Mechanism (USM) and images come out nice and clear thanks to Image Stabilizer. If your looking for a good telephoto lens on a budget, accept no substitute.
I just bought my koss cdp3100 cd/mp3 player today. Unlike a few others on this review board I didn't have any problem with burned cd's. What I've found to work best is is a file transfer through the hewlett packard cd creation software which came with my burner. I just placed my music tracks into folders labled for each band(one folder for each) then transfered these folders to a cd. This mp3 player can read into a folder and allow you to advance from one folder to the next and also allows you to advance from one track to the next within that folder. For the low cost of this player I was very impressed with the quality.
This is probably the first humbucker I have ever liked. I put this in my Gibson Les Paul studio and just upped it to the real thing. The original bridge pickup sounded cheap and had too much gain, this one is smooth and sounds like a real les paul now. It will do what you want it to, throw on some gain or keep it clean, it sounds amazing. For 100 bucks and free prime shipping, you cant afford not to try it.
Bush Stackable Audio RackIt is a great product,in that it is nicely finished, easy to assemble, and offered at a good price.
DO NOT BUY THIS!! I thought I found the finishing piece I was looking for for my new computer - boy did I ever fall for it. Does not work at all and their are no drivers for it from Belkin, MicroSoft, or any of the sellers!!
The portable (with retracting plug prongs) is much more than I expected. It recharges in a very short time and has the wonderful addition of an easy-to-see indicator light. The light is clearly ON when the charging is taking place and OFF when the charging is complete. Even fully drained batteries are charged quickly. I especially enjoy the compact portability. With its compact size comes a well-built product and worth the extra money you pay for a Sony product. Because I have many Sony batteries this is my second purchase of this exact model of charger. I find no faults in this and am very, very happy!
Handy charger, and it is very fast. I'm never without batteries! And I may be dating myself as far as age, but this is the fastest charger I've ever had. The fastest B4 now was one that used a charge straight from a car battery...
There is nothing more to say about the iPod than that it's freakin' awesome. Buy one.
it is a Nikon product - it does what it should and is very well made.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Verbatim 128MB SmartMedia Memory Card, like most 128MB cards, will store on average 142 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 106 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 64 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 51 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 40 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
I thought I was going bonkers and maybe myy fingers suddnenly got extra heavy. Not only has my typo rate gone way up on this keyboard but I get random double letters, which I've left in this review so you can see. I turned off the keyboard repeat feature altogether and itt still happens. There are a few other complaints about thhis issue here, so I don't feel alone. I'm going to return it for another brand, maybe MacAlly or Logitech. Even if I could return it and get one without all the "bonus" letters, I find the keyboard very uncomfortable and cramped, which I suppose causes the extra typos.
I have had many different units and this one works equal to them.For the price and size this unit works well.
This scanner worked fine on ME, but we all know how well ME works. I upgraded to XP PRO, and just can't get the software to work. Mechanically, the scanner is fine, but the software and support from Epson and Newsoft has left a lot to be desired. I have spent HOURS on the phone to both support groups, but error code (-115) seems to be unbeatable. Never mind, Epson, I'll buy the Canon next time. Vote with your dollars.
these are by far the best speackers I ever had. the price you cant beat.the sound just got better the longer I used them. Im VERY happy with them.crisp, clear , sound.
For the $3 or so dollars that this costs I figured it was worth a shot. It is perfect for my truck as I have no inputs and a tape deck. It works great and I got better than expected sound quality from it.
Good quality cables at a fair price that work as advertised. What else could you ask for? I highly recommend this product.
try it in the store first. In order to make it so small (like a pack of gum), it only has 3 controls. On/off, volume up/down, and then the magic scroller thingy. It's the thingy that controls all the features they have crammed into this marvel, and it's both a blessing and a curse. I purposely bought this for a recent trip to Japan because I had to have tunes on the plane and then on the trains, it had to be light as can be AND I didn't want to have a rechargable battery to have to worry about.Blessing because it gives you access to everything the Muvo has to offer, curse because it can be pretty tricky to use. If you are, shall we say, somewhat clumsy or have large fingers or even just plan to continually access features like change folder or random access or changing radio stations, you could be in trouble. I'm considering getting an iPod simply because the controls are so much easier to access. I also have the volume control problem mentioned by others (at a certain point the volume jumps dramatically, I should have done an exchange but the trip was looming).FM reception is amazingly good, and it stores a whole bunch of presets. I haven't had the problem others have mentioned of tracks being loaded alphabetically, alhthough I did run into that with another MP3 player. With the Creative, I use Windows Media Player to rip my CDs, it creates a file folder for each CD and the tracks inside stay in original order. Drag the icon onto the Muvo, no problem.So to sum up, you get an amazingly versatile MP3/radio player in an incredibly small package, but you trade off easy access to its many features. Apparently it records as well. You really need to test drive this puppy before you buy. The AAA battery is a lifesaver if you plan to do any travelling, easiest thing in the world to replace, and since it's a USB unit you literally just plug it into your computer's USB port and lock and load.
If you're just looking for a nice, non-flashy, bag to hold your new HD Camcorder, I highly recommend this. It's sleek and high quality, durable material. It won't hold all your tapes, cords, and accessories, but it does the job for your main piece of equipment. It's the best looking murse I've ever owned.
I'm a bit startled at all the comparisons between this book and George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire. While both are excellent fantasy, and both have court machinations, they're really two different beasts altogether. _Curse of Chalion_ is a wonderful exploration into the interactions between gods and man, and does a wonderful take on sainthood and how the gods can help you and also profoundly muck up your life at the same time. The hero of the book, Cazaril, is a wonderfully drawn character, who has been wounded both physically and mentally by the world but isn't quite ready to give up entirely. Dogged determination gets him a long way.I wasn't disturbed by what some have considered a deus ex machina ending, because given what we learn about the way Cazaril is interacting with the gods of this place, the ending fits snugly as it stands.As one of the last few non-Vorsokian readers (although I'll get around to them eventually), I enjoyed this book thoroughly on its own merits. Miles had nothing to do with it *g*
This fan is quiet, easy to install, seemed like a good deal, and moves air in the right direction (out). Not running long enough to speak to reliability but no surprises yet.
NOT A BAD TRIPOD FOR THE MONEY BUT,LEGS FULLY EXTENDED ARE KIND OF FLIMSY AND NO LEVELING BUBBLE.
I have had this remote for about 3 weeks now. I had got this remote for two reasons 1) features 2) price.Installation and setup were fairly easy (I needed to download the latest software - but the installation walked me through that pretty seemlessly). Within 20 minutes or so I was up and running. GREAT!But, Me being me, I wanted to mess with the advanced features - namely the 'Activities'. This was easy as well, though I did have to do some 'playing around' to figure out how to do what I wanted (of course it was 12 am when I started... so I was kinda tired).At the end, I have a great simple remote that controls my viewsonic 27 HDTV (another Great peice of equipment), my Sony HD (upscaling) DVD, and HD Cablebox seemlessly with my new Activities! I love it, and I think you will to.
I would give this product five stars had their Vista installer not crashed repeatedly. But you don't really need the utility program. Once you plug it in and connect your internet modem, search for the default SSID "linksys" in your network connection panel and log on with the password "admin" (blank user name). Load the device webpage 192.168.1.1 in your web browser and adjust your settings accordingly. Machine allows for wireless device management, so you don't need to physically plug it in to adjust settings. Works great with Windows and Mac machines. Stable connection allows for virtually uninterrupted data streaming, for those of you wanting something to link up with a music server. Device has an option for SSID broadcast blocking, adding to its security, something that some previous Linksys models have lacked. I've had it running for two weeks without it locking up. Good buy.
I'm a photo enthusiast, so I don't have high end equipment. I own a Canon Xti and just added this Sigma 2.8 to my gear. First off, it's much more affordable than the Canon 2.8 IS. The build quality is really good, and the lens is fast and sharp. I've been EXTREMELY happy with it since I got it, and it's become my new walk around lens. The kit items that came with the lens are really just freebies, I was really after the lens in this bundle.
I've been wanting to listen to my Sirius radio on my home stereo for years. Now it's made easy from the great name of AudioVox. Hook up is a cinch. I didn't even need the instructions. I had to run the antenna out my bulkhead as my stereo is in my man cave. I only get two bars, popping in and out of three bars, and the signal is sufficient. No static and works with my remote that came with my Sportster flawlessly. I was skeptical but it works great. It takes my subscription to a whole new level. I'm not happy with the yearly increases from Sirius, but now at least I feel I'm getting my money's worth.
This is an awesome little brother to the larger navigator which offers more features like programmable buttons, even know this has two buttons on it. Very smooth when 3D modeling, easy to use & setup.
HP makes good printers. This is good ink for those good printers. Unlike some other manufacturers, the ink lasts more than a few pages so it's worth it even if a tad more expensive.
I bought this primarily as an extra layer of protection for my lenses and have been pleased with the results. You simply screw the filter on to the lens and you've added a cheap layer of protection to the end of your lens. My small gripe is that if you're working in cold or humid conditions it WILL fog up considerably.
We have owned several pairs of binoculars but these are very good because of the stabilization. We use them to watch the progress of the Great Blue Herons nesting in our back yard. We also will use them aboard our sailboat. They are very comfortable and easy to use.
I purchased these as a Christmas gift for my son-(not a teen - LOL)-he is very pleased with them & said the sound quality is very good...long cord for hook up is great. Worth the price.
Sorry, product very good but delivery was 3 days longer than expected. Took 8 days to get my home- would have purchased one locally if knownUSPS or Amazon problem dont know
I had to replace an ancient pressure cooker that was passed down to me many years ago. This one is much smaller but, since I don't do any canning and only cook for three people, it is the perfect size for me. With all the warnings now about the dangers of too much aluminum in our diets, I love that it is stainless steel. It will make the toughest cut of meat so tender that it falls apart.
I just needed the cable so I don't need to use batteries on my wireless remote. Tired of going threw batteries so I turned my wireless into wired.
I purchased this mouse, and after using it for a few days in Mac OS X, I became very frustrated. The precision on the mouse is awful. I've tired adjusting it in the IntelliMouse software, to no avail. It's either too fast or too slow. There seems to be a constant drag when using it. It does have seamless right-click integration in Mac OS X.The mouse looks great, however. The tilt and scroll wheel, along with the buttons on the side are welcome luxuries. I'm left handed, but I "mouse" with my right hand.I did use Microsoft's Optical Explorer mouse, and was much more satisfied with it. Also, the mouse is not truly wireless. It shouldn't be called wireless. You need a brick looking transmitter on your desk near the mouse. The transmitter also requires a constant USB connection.If you're a Mac user, and can deal with it, stay with Apple's Bluetooth TRULY wireless mouse. While it doesn't have a scroll wheel, it is much more functional. As a recent switcher, I'm also becoming more acquainted with keyboard shortcuts in Mac OS X that make right-clicking not necessary.Not satisfied at all. Poor performance.Pros:-Nice looking-Useful side buttons when browsing in SafariCons:-Precision-Ugly transmitter-Not wireless-Poor customization interface
After reading so many negative reviews for the Tungsten E hard case, I began looking for other options. My search led me to this accessory pack, which does a decent job at a very affordable price.The case is semi-rigid ballistic nylon with a nice quality zipper enclosure on three sides. My guess is that it would keep its contents safe from moderate shocks or compression (both flat and on the corners). It's also attractive in a low-profile sort of way. On the inside, there are slots for a few credit cards or ID badges as well as two smaller ones for Palm expansion cards. The only two drawbacks are that the case doesn't lie flat portfolio-style when opened (this may ease up with age) and the only method of securing your Palm to the case is an enclosed Velcro sticker. I've never been a fan of attaching sticky items onto electronics, although the case of my Tungsten E is so ugly I may break my policy.The multi-function pen is not exactly as pictured - it's much bigger than I expected and unfortunately too big to fit in the case. However, there's a lot of functionality in there: a black pen, a pink (!) highlighter, a mechanical pencil and a Palm Stylus. It's lightweight but almost to the point of feeling cheap and it rattles when you write with it. Plus, the method of selecting which point pops out is a little cumbersome and it's probably only a matter of time before I write on my Palm with highlighter. The packaging includes instructions for replacing the ink and pencil, so at least it promises life beyond the initial cartridges.Finally, the screen protectors are just that. They work - that's about all you can say. I expect that they'll keep me from freaking out when I inevitably highlight on my screen.So, while the solutions are far from perfect, you'd be hard-pressed to find a package so all-encompassing or budget-conscious. A must-have for a new Palm user, student, etc.
I purchased these a while ago, expecting them to break after a little use. I was surprised at their durability - smashed in my backpack for a year, went through the washer and dryer three times, went with me to china and russia and they STILL work. The only problem is that I lost one of the little rubbery ear pads on trip number three through the wash, but with the super saver shipping, buying a new pair was a more economical solution. The sound quality isn't really Amazing, but they were far better than anything I've purchased in the price range (+/- 10$). No they aren't the gigantic noise canceling headphones I use at my computer... but they're great for stuffing in your pocket and walking around with. Durable, decent+ quality of sound, very economical - I just ordered another pair.
Looks great and i would recommend all my friends and relatives as its very nice and sleek!
I bought a 60 GB ACOM DATA 2.0 drive. 8 Months Later CRASH AND BURN. $160.....I LOST EVERYTHING......All financials for business and a design portfolio spanning four years. ACOM refuses to help me. HORRIBLE!.....DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM ACOM DATA
I used it every day. It can hold lots of books and also laptop. looks good.great buy.https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/preview-review.html/002-4781663-4335257Insert a product link
I searched high and low for headphones I can wear jogging or at the gym. I find the "earbud" and "over the ear" styles annoying and uncomfortable and I HATE it when other people have their music up so loud everyone around them is subjected to their usually bad taste in music. This seems to happen more with the earbud headphones than with other types. In any case, I have asked my friends if they can hear my music with these headphones and their answer is always "NO". Having said that, I don't have a desire to go deaf in the next five years, which means I keep the volume at a moderate level.Also, I don't need to look "cool" - I just want good sound quality and headphones that will stay put and not hurt my ears. The sound quality is superior to the other brands in the same price range, but these headphones are not meant for listening to opera, either, so don't buy them and then complain that you can't hear the third violin.As for staying put, these do. And, if you are a small person with a small head, then these are great, as other brands in the same style were simply too big for my head even when fully retracted.So, in a nutshell, if you want headphones for excercising only (but not bike riding with a helmet on, as someone mentioned), then these are great. The only thing I wish is that the cords were retractable so I wouldn't get them tangled all the time.
Bought this 4 months ago and find it far better than ipod. On price and functionality, ipod just doesn't compare. I've had no problems with the battery as others seem to have. However been careful to push plug firmly into it when charging. I found out the hard way that if the plug isn't all the way in it will show that it's charging, i.e. glow blue, but not actually charge. Also this player allows you to download music from many different places, many of which are far less expensive than the ipod site.
I have only had the 3100 for one year with infrequent use. Now it will not start up even though it is getting power. I checked the Magellan site and they state that they only service units under warranty. This one is abount 30 days beyond the 1 yr warranty. They suggest that you buy a new one after one year which I will do, but it will not be a Magellan product.
I bought this product for my old Dell Dimension XPS-T450 to extend its usefulness. As I was unaware of that the maximum RAM for each slot was 256MB, the computer read as 256MB instead of 512MB. With the seller's outstanding assistance I successfully installed two replaced 256MB memories to get total 512MB, the system is now working fine and steadily. It is worth spending $28 to keep the old computer working as an experimental machine.
I used this product in re-wiring my RV entertainment center. The flexibility of these cables makes it much easier to manage the network of coax cables in that area.
I am using this on WinXP and it works flawless. XP will install and the card will function with just default OS drivers installed as well, for those missing drivers buying used. But, the driver is also available for download for free via Dynex's Support section of their home website.Great card, fast speed, and very user friendly for novice users. True plug and play PCI card.
I have been using the LS-500GL for 14 months, then (audio) snap! The 'share' folder was no longer available. Also the cooling fan stopped.I had to reformat the 'share' after I had determined that I could not recover the data, even with EASEUS software. The fan stopped because 12VDC is no longer supplied to it. So, I am running the unit outside of the case to keep the rig cool--Unsafe, that.Short term: salvage the 500GB SATA drive for use with another computer and trash the remainder of the LS-500GL.
This case is the handiest thing I have ever had for a laptop! I take it everywhere and I get lots of comments on how useful it seems to be. I can go straight from my home office, to my car for field work, to the main office, and back home without ever taking my laptop out of the case. The case makes it so easy to set up anywhere and do computer work. It's also great when I want to use my laptop while in the bed or on the couch. I have had no problems with it and the dark brown color is so classy looking. I have had several of my friends and co-workers order one also.
I purchased a set of these for my truck approximatley 9 months ago and after giving them an extremly good workout over this time span I can say they are still performing good. I have the speakers powered by a Rockford Power 400 watt x4 stero amp that puts out just over 100watts RMS per channel. The amp is set to high pass as I have two JL 10w6v2's for the lows so I can only atest to their ability to play clear and crisp highs with little to no distortion at fairly high volume. Oh and did I mention these thing play pretty loud. The only thing I have found as a possible negative is that they are a tad bit "brighter" than i would have liked but as long as you keep all you source levels flat (which I do) then this shouldnt be an issue for you. Bottom line is if you want a loud playing speaker that wont cost you much and still sound good then this is a viable option. If your loking for the best sound quality then I would look into spending a bit more on a set of 6.5inch components.
Great product for the price. This little puppy packs a lot of sound in its compact size! I love it!
there is nothing special , but it works mounting my speaker.it's quite heavy...so make sure you screw it on wood behind the wall.
I bought this to give me some sort of MP3 device when traveling on aircraft that I don't have to worry about changing batteries and can carry a large number of songs. This thing is awesome for that. It is small enough that I can fit it on an interior coat pocket and be rocking out to my songs with out having a bunch any discomfort at all.To load up all I have to do is plug this in to my computer, which also recharges the battery, and drag and drop from my music directory onto the SANSA or sync it up via the Windows Media player. The only software on the CD provided is what you need to convert some basic picture files over and to covert a videos for presentation on the screen. The screen is pretty small and I wouldn't recommend converting a movie or anything else over to be played on the small screen. There is a large amount of detail lost.Though this only has a 6GB internal drive it is expandable by buying some of SanDisk's microSD cards of which there are 2GB cards out there so you could expand this to a 8GB player with out a problem. The only downsides I have with this is the provided ear buds, the simple felt carrying pouch, and there is no arm or waist bad provided to secure this for exersicings. Don't use the wrist strap they included, I did and ended up dropping it on a run, when the strap broke. You should look at getting a better pair of ear buds and look at buying a hard plastic travel case for this when you do buy this MP3 Player
Works perfectly. I wanted to reuse a ps2 mouse & keyboard on a USB only laptop. This ps2 to usb convertor allows me to do it...
The scan width is 8.5 inches. It will not do letters sideways but otherwise it is fine (unlike what some poster said). It doesn't do greyscale. Only B/W and color.It doesn't do photos well. Photo paper attract paper dust (from your other scannings) and you get white spots.This machine is for converting bills and records into pdf quickly. 400 dpi at 10 ppm and 600 dpi are usable - not that much slower for me. For scanning pictures and greyscale, you will need to buy a $80 flatbed scanner. This is a specialized machine, it does not do everything.The rated 15 ppm is for 11 inch pages. If you are scanning short paper (checks for example) it is faster. My checks scan at 60 checks per minute.I love my machine for what it does. If you wanted the machine for something other than scanning into a pdf (B/W or color), you will be disappointed. For what it does, it is beautiful.I haven't checked out the OCR capabilities. I think Acrobat will do it. Frankly, I don't need to OCR my bills and I never use it.
They give you the dot pitch in horizontal measurements, not diagonal. This monitor might be fine for playing first person shooters, but for any sort of graphic design work, it's useless. There's bad moire on both sides, and any fine text looks very grainy. I tried two of them, thinking I may have just gotten a bad one, but no. I have a 17" flatscreen compaq running at 1200x1024 and the text looks at least 3 times better. This monitor maybe worth 170 bucks, but not to me. I'm returning it. The color is pretty great, the size (as small a footprint as a 17") is also nice, but I can't hack the text resolution.
The card installed easily but had problems with the set-up until after getting the driver update.
I'm surprised I never reviewed this before. I have had one for many years and it still works great. The 4 USB hubs are very handy. The stereo speakers are adequate for casual use. And the whole thing is nicely designed and uses no batteries, works from your USB port and headphone jack. It even has bass and treble controls. So basically a compact PC speaker and USB hub. Due to it's small size, and the fact that the cables are permanently connected to the cubite, it's very handy and quick and easy to setup and use - just plug it in and you're done.Sound quality is good, not great, not bad. There is a bit of occasional noise/static while idle, but not noticeable during use. It looks great and lights up in use so easy to use at night in darker conditions. I came here intending to buy another one, so sorry to see it's discontinued but there are many other alternatives available. I just liked the simplicity of this device.
I checked with Dell and Linksys before I purchased my new wireless router. The router was easy to set up and was all that was expected. Works in the whole house, both up and downstairs. Only one problem, one older laptop has a software issue that took longer to get connected. However, 2 other laptops and three desktops were no problem. I'm very happy with the purchase.
i'm glad i had a gift card because i would not have brought this for over $30...that's too much...you can go to walmart and get it for cheaper...it wasn't broken or opened so that was good
The PT-AE1000U LCD HD Proj 11000:1 1100 Lumens Hdmi Svid Rbg is a great unit. Excellent HD quality. We installed it ourselves - very easy with minimal handyman knowledge for the ceiling mount. Worked perfectly out of the box. We have since gone into some of the menu options and selected picture quality/brightness options that we preferred for our home theater. You'll be very pleased with this unit.PT-AE1000U LCD HD Proj 11000:1 1100 Lumens Hdmi Svid Rbg
I am a professional photographer. I have been in the industry since 1996 and have gleefully watched the transition from film to digital and been able to play with many cameras along the way. 3 years ago the studios I was managing began using these cameras.Previous, in studio and in personal use I was a die-hard Cannon girl. After using this camera and the D300 (yes, this one is BETTER than the D300; and dozens of other professionals I know say the same), I have converted to being a Nikon girl!!I personally use this camera for up to 100 clients per week. If we had more need for higher mega pixels that would be my biggest complaint (I wish it was 15++). My only other concern is that when dropped (even from a very short height) or was knocked over (which, after 3 years, has happened a couple times) the lens doesn't seem to hold up as well as my Cannon lenses do. That being said, the body itself has been perfect.Overall, I love it. It's responsive, easy to use, and produces good results. We regularly print 20x30s for our clients and they think the quality is great too!
I too, ordered this printer before it came out. When it finally arrived, I immediately started printing some landscape pictures that I was anxious to see in large format. I had purchased the Canon 13"x19" Variety Pack to get an idea of which paper worked best with this printer. I immediately settled on the Fine Art Museum Etching paper. The depth of the images when used with this pigment printer is just amazing. They come out looking like oil paintings. I have printed over 100 of these pictures using this paper and have never been disappointed with the results. The cost per print is not cheap, but I think the quality of the prints makes it well worthwhile.The only problem I have encountered with the printer occured about 10 days after I received it when it completely died. A call to Canon Tech Support quickly determined that it needed to be replaced. I had the replacement two days later and returned the defective unit with no problems.I just love this printer using this particular paper. I agree that printing to glossy paper did not produce terrific results, but I seldom print to glossy paper anyway.
This camera is the best. It has lot of features. If you compare this camera with other brands this gives 4X optical zoom for a low end Camera at the same time it comes for a cheap price. It also has a ton of features. I think 4 mega pixel is a lot for the digital image clarity. Last year i brought a Nikon 7.1 mega pixel, though it gives good quality pictures but the problem was it has delay in the shutter time which is so irritating so it not really good posing in front of the camera waiting for the flash to come. If you are looking for point and shoot camera for a cheap price this is the one and leave the rest to canon.
Ordered 2 of them for protection of my new Canon lenses.Reasonably priced, very prompt delivery. Excellent quality. US made.Perfect fit with camera lens and cap.Very satisfied with seller.
I had to change a power supply for the 2nd time on a $10,000 32 channel input DVR, After reading the rating on this supply I bought it, Not because higher priced means better, not so all the time. However, this time it was the best, I could find. It fitted as if it was made for it, It was very quit and the fans did a great Job of cooling. In the future any supplies in any of my computers , this will be the supply I use.Tony DeSantisADSAdvanced Digital Systems
I was looking for a backpack to carry my canon SLR because I dont like side pouches or things that hang on my waste but a backpack is functional to carry items. For people who like to have their gear at their fingertips then a waist pouch is better. I don't mind having to take the back off to change lens. Also if I need to grap a filter or etc, then the side pockets are with in my reach and I can pull out and place the polar lens over cameral lens.There are rip away velcro compartments where you can adjust to the specifications of your equipment. I can store more than enough stuff in the backpack for a day of shooting.My only complaints are the straps are thick and not as soft as I would like and at times can rub my shoulders. I could remedy that by padding it but I'm to lazy to because it doesn't bother me too much.Great product.
This cd player is really junky. there are so many down sides to it. 1)the headphones are really cheap. They were made of cheap plastic, and broke very easily. 2) The anti-skip feature is basically useless, since it still skipped when it was activated. 3) it's pretty bulky. 4)It doesn't play very long when you use 2 AA bateries instead of the AC adapter. 5) it doesn't play CD-R cd's. The only reason why I still gave this product 2 stars was because it was pretty good when it was new, and everything worked perfectly. However, this product is NOT worth it for the price. To be honest, a cheap CD player like this should be priced for $15.
Someone should have came out with this product long ago. No more pencils or paper to find to leave messages with my family.The price cannot be beat.
First just a thank you to TechGuy "Jack" for his review. It convinced me to buy it regardless of the other reviews and I'm gald I did.I will start by saying that I had already read about the problems with the TV Guide so I got it anyway knowing it probably would not work. I have a HD/DVR from my cable company already so don't really need it for that. Unfortunately since I record in HD I can only fit about 20 hours on the HDD. So I decided to get this machine for the purpose of copying Movies or Programs I'd like to save longer or permanent to DVD, and also VHS tapes to DVD. I hooked it up and have tried recording from my HD/DVR, VHS, Live TV. I even recorded a program that was in High Def and although the Pioneer doesn't record in High Def, it still made a good copy. It all worked great. I also tried to record from the HDD to the DVD and that worked great too. I was surprised at how easy it was to hook up and to use. I kind of followed the instructions for the hook up although I had to make some modifications due to my equipment. No problems though. As for set up and using the HDD and DVD, I found it fairly straighforward and I haven't read the manual yet to play with all the extra little features. Suffice it to say I'm very pleased. I'll finally be able to get rid of all my old tapes. As for the noise some people have mentioned, I can't hear the hard drive unless I turn everything off in the room and stand next to the TV. I'm puzzled on that complaint. Just for fun I tried setting up the TV guide to go through the cable box and it didn't recognize any of the codes, so I opted to set it up telling the machine I don't have a cable box. I really don't care about those anyway since I have my HD/DVR. I guess it depends on what you are buying it for but it gets a great rating for what I bought it for.Believe me this won't be the last DVR/DVD recorder I buy. This will hold me over until they come out with one that will record in High Def both on the HDD and DVD. I think they have some to claim to do that using upconversion already but I'll wait till there are some better choices.
This takes excellent photos with great quality. I love so many things about the camera. I was nevous about getting it at first--I was torn between the sd750 and the sd1000, but I'm glad I chose the 750. It has facial recognition for one thing, and if you're browsing your photos that you've taken, the camera KNOWS which was you're holding the camera and will show the pictures accordingly. Rather hard for me to explain, I think, but it's cool as hell.I like this so much AND my boyfriend has expressed interest in the camera, I'm going to buy the silver version of it as a Christmas present for him. For once I know what I am getting him months ahead of time. :)
The case has changed from the original design. It seems that the new design of the clip is not as strong but has been holding up for the last couple of months.
Nice cable, much more affordable than I could get locally. I'm very pleased with it, plugged it in and enjoy watching my 50 in plasma.
As a frequent traveler for my job, I'm often stuck waiting in airports and on airplanes. Since buying the DVD-L50, I actually look forward to those waits.Now... I do read quite a bit. And some (few) air trips have some type of video program... either movie or comedy shorts. However, after spending a total of over 6 hrs in planes getting from coast to coast on an airline that had neither video nor audio programming, I started searching for a portable DVD player.After doing a lot of shopping around, I decided on the Panasonic L50. It's lightweight, fits into my briefcase easily, and has great picture and sound quality!My 10 year old daughter now loves long car rides! We just head down to our video rental store and rent a few movies for the weekend.The &quot;audio out&quot; for earphones allows me to watch movies in the airport or on the plane without disturbing any neighbors. Although, I've taken to carrying an audio splitter and a second set of headphones because quite often my neighbor on the plane would like to watch too...I would HIGHLY recommend this unit to anyone who travels, anyone who's ever bored at an event, anyone who has children,... come to think about it... I'd recommend this unit to anyone period!
I bought 2 of these cards and the router/hub. Router/hub worked fine, both cards had problems with my pc's. I went to the store and bought $5 cheapies and they worked fine. So much for buying everyhting from the same manufacturer.The best was when support finally called they would't help because I did not have their nic cards INSTALLED, even though I had them in the corner collecting dust. nasty supprt. Ouch.
I got my mini about nine monthes ago right before they were discontinued (which, in my opinion, was a big mistake on Apple's part) and I absolutely love it! Mine is pink, and the color is so nice, the design sleek and seamless all around. It's smooth metal casing is really nice and different. The clickwheel is smooth and I have had no problems with it.It holds a little less than 1,000 songs due to different formatting, but it's still a good amount; iTunes is easily understandable and functional as well. The ipod mini is approx. 1/2 of an inch think and slides into pockets easily, while not being as flimsy as the nano feels to me. The clickwheel is a great and fast way to scroll through hundreds of songs, raher than, as on my brother's mp3 player, needing to press "next" everytime you change the song. The backlight is fine, and does it's job; my one complaint on that would be that, as I mainly use it on the bus at 6:00 am, it is quite bright and hurts my eyes.Another huge plus to owning a member of the ipiod "family" is the countless accesories that have become availible exclusively to them. I myself have a case, an iSkin which I have come to adore, high quality headphones and the iBass, which is another great speaker product for ipods. I've actually invested waay more on accessorites for my mini than it cost itself, but that's how much I love it!For having so many great features, this is priced very reasonably. Even when I got it and it was $200, I still felt that it was well worth the money. BUY THIS NOW!!!! it's amazing!
The graphlink is a wonderful gadget for the TI-83. It is an instant receiver and sender of applications and documents.A+++++++
I bought these headphones about six months ago and have had little to no problem with them. I mainly use them to listen to the TV at night. The tuner is a little touchy but it is not as dificult to use as some people say. You just need to remember that it is an electronic device that you cannot &quot;man-handle.&quot; These headphones have pretty good batterylife and they stay tuned after turning them off. I read some reviews here and on other sites and was about to not buy them but I'm glad I did.
I have a Gmini 400 (Which is a great product by itself) I decided to purchase this as a little add on and...it is great! easy controls once you get used to it. I enjoy being able to leave my player in my pocket and still scroll through all of my music files.The radio is a little sensitive since your headphone cord is the antena but still a cool add on (you can record off the radio with a simple click)I love this product and recomend Archos products!
I first heard of this camcorder through interviews with a Pure Digital rep last fall on the radio. Due to the terrific price point and reported ease of use I made a mental note of it.In February my 9 year old son made a request for a camcorder for his birthday so he could make movies like his cousin. I checked Amazon and found that a newer 60 minute version was available and it was an easy choice. At this price you won't feel like slitting your wrists if it falls into the ocean or something.My son has been making movie clips like crazy and I can now say, with confidence, that a 10 year old can use the PSV-352. Ease of use is as reported with only a few buttons to learn.Also, this is a very portable camera. Very light, powered by two AA batteries (Duracels are provided, a nice touch) and as small as a digital still camera. You'll be able to carry it all day and barely notice it. I tried it in the case I bought for my Canon A540 but it's a tad too long. Somebody needs to make a case like this so it's handily located on your belt while trekking about. Maybe Amazon could match it with an existing camera case?A few tips:Clips are pretty good quality but remember that this is a budget camera. The optics and processor are not the best so picture quality degrades quickly at lower light levels and as you zoom in with less light. It works best out of doors or, inside, with lots of lights on.I'm not sure how directional the microphone is. While it picks up sounds from the subjects as well as can be expected (remember the budget price), narration by the shooter can be overwhelming. Practice a little to find the right voice level if you plan to talk while you shoot, remember that YOU are the volume control.The camera comes with software that I immediately discarded. It works fine and has some good features but Mac users may find it easier to just download to a folder to work with later using iMovie and iDVD. If you don't want to mess with editing at all one great feature is the ability to take the camera to a Pure Digital dealer to plug in for direct download to a DVD.Hope this helps!
The Lumix DMC-LZ2 5MP digital camera is easy to use and takes great pictures. The only gripe I have is that the flash could be stronger.I set the ISO at 400 and take indoor pictures without a flash. The resulting pictures are usually superior to the ones taken with the flash.It is worth the money.
I purchased the CW300 a week ago and I'm very happy with it. This is my first MP3 player and I did extensive research before purchasing this one. I was ready to purchase the CW200 after all the research. After reading many reviews on the CW200 I concluded that I would have to buy new headphones in order to get the best sound out of the CW200. Then I noticed the CW300 had just come out with good quality headphones, battery life that was three times longer (30+ hours) and better quality sound. I think the CW300 is worth the extra cost, since I would not have to buy better headphones and lug around extra batteries. The CW300 sounds great with the good quality headphones; it is hard to believe how good the sound quality is. The radio has great reception and the voice recorder works very well (you can set the sensitivity of the microphone). The software it comes with is easy to figure out. The CW300 comes with an armband, an armband case, a belt clip case, a battery, a USB cable, software and the headphones. I highly recommend the player it has great menu features within the player that allow you to configure the player to your own personal preferences and holds a lot of songs. I also bought the optional remote control for the CW300 and find it hard to use because when you push buttons on one side of the remote it is difficult not to push the buttons on the other side.
I got a pair of these in mid-2011. I love them. I'm an audio engineer, and they were recommended to me by another engineer friend, who has over 20 years experience. I'd checked his out before buying, so I knew exactly what I was getting. After almost two years of use, I've had no issues with build quality, breakage, cracking, etc. Of course, I do tend to be pretty careful with all my equipment, and I rarely take these out of the house. The couple of times I have traveled with them, I had no problems though. From the other reviews, I'm guessing they don't stand up as well to the rougher and more extensive use that a club DJ might need. I've never dropped them, and never have a need to do the "one-ear-shoulder-cradling" thing with them, so who knows?My main complaint is this. Can anyone explain WHY these things have gone from about $75 to over $270 in the last year and a half? When I bought mine, the total was $91, including shipping. I asked my girlfriend for a second pair for Christmas, and I didn't get them. Just looked them up again, and now I know why she didn't get them for me! At $75 they were a great deal. They are very good 'phones, but $150 is the absolute limit of what they're worth in my opinion. At $275, it's highway robbery. Sucks, because I was gonna use some of my xmas money to buy a couple more pairs, but at this price, no way! There's someone selling them on ebay for $20, but even before seeing this price jump, I had assumed that those were knockoffs.Sad to say, but as far as these headphones go, Sony priced themselves right out of some repeat business from me.
I have owned these headphones for over 2 years, and have only used them for yard work.Are they flimsy, NO! -- I use for mowing the lawn, weed wacking, blowing, etc.. ---- NOTE: ALWAYS ROUTE CORD INSIDE OF CLOTHING, DO NOT LET ANY CORD HANG OUT, OR DANGLE ---I hook up to an iPod Nano 2nd gen, and they cancel out most of the droning engine noise, and the music sounds good.I store by wiping off sweat, and tossing on workbench in garage (without the case,) I have never snapped, broken, or lost any part of these headphones. I live in Houston and I mow the lawn about 40-45 times a year.I also use for vacuuming, and they work great.
How is it that HP and Compaq can be the same company. Here we have and example of what a value computer should be. Solid construction, decent case, good components and a great price. It would be hard to do better.
My niece and nephew bought this for me about 18 months ago. I love it! Prints are a little more expensive but I can share prints with my family immediately. My sister has often complained that since we all bought digital cameras, she never gets copies of prints. Now I never hear that. I have a Canon Powershot G3 that connects directly or I can hook it up to my laptop--a real convenience when on a trip. The Easy Print software is a breeze to use and the photos are as good as those I have printed at Walgreen's. I recently upgraded to a Windows Vista notebook and after upgrading the drivers and software from Canon, the printer worked flawlessly. I highly recommend this product. I'm into genealogy and it's great for a research trip or family reunion.
I've had a pair of JBL's w/ 10" drivers for almost 10 years now and finally decided to add surround sound to the package. I picked up this center channel along with a pair of bookshelf speakers for my rear channels. The center channel has very clear sound - excellent voice quality. For a lot of music, I keep it in surround for the crispness it provides. A bit on the large side, but definitely a solid purchase.
I needed a graphics tablet that would add another dimension to my graphics work, and this tablet did just that. Definitely better than a mouse, and what you pay for is what you get. I feel like its value compared to some more expensive tablets is well worth it. If you can get a bigger tablet, or one with more options, then get it, but if you're just starting out in the world of graphics tablets this will do you just fine.
i got one of these printers for my birthday last week. since, i've printed about 15 8x10 photos and 3 5x6 photos. all of them are exceptional quality and i haven't had any problems with ink clogs or anything of the sort.i did a bunch of research on this printer before getting it. it was inexpensive and most people went on and on about the astounding quality of the prints it produces. they also said it uses up too much ink and it's a bit too slow and noisy.ink. of course it sucks up ink! look at what you're getting out of it. nearly flawless reproductions of your photos. after print out all that i have, i still have almost the whole black cartrige full and the color cart isn't even half used. i'd say that's acceptable... people also complain about the inability to refill individual colors in the color cart. i've printed out both black and white and vivid color photos with it and it seems that the ink levels for all 5 colors are just about the same. so when one color runs out, it's likely that all the other colors will too. or at least be close.slow speed... i don't think it's particularly slow considering what you get out of it. it takes about 3-4 minutes to print out an 8x10 and maximum quality. nobody's in so much of a hurry that they can't deal with that. it's miniscule.it's not noisy, either. it makes sound, sure. and it's not a whisper. but it's nothing to complain about.i love this printer. i've gotten wonderfully clear text printouts and over a dozen beautiful photos printed...my only problem with it is you need to print out a few 'test' photos to try out different settings to see which works best for the type of paper you're using. i recommend ilford galerie classic pearl (available at any pro photo store) with an automatic setting printed for quality, not speed. stunning prints.
Very comfortable and the sound is amazing. It can take some beating and harsh use. It's very easy to use and looks cool. I only wish they were a bit smaller.
Bought one 2 weeks ago (early Nov) and used it while camping. Used a 9-volt plug adapter to 110V and it worked great in the travel trailer. Sounds nice, works well, and would recommend given how inexpensive it is and my use.
If I had the money I would have went with the f/1.4D lens. As it is this one suits me fine.
I love the look and function of the leather case, and it is perfect padded protection for a purse or backpack. BUT...I almost decided against it, because it is so awkward to retrieve the stylus. In part it may be due to my left-handedness, but it still is a struggle to reach under to the right and pull the stylus loose. I wish the case had been designed with a stylus holder down the centerfold. This should definitely be considered with a redesign.
Just read the title and memorize it.But no, seriously, unless your printer is a high end unit, this cartridge can cost more than some brand new printers with ink included.
Product arrived in a timely manner and was exactly as advertised. Thanks and I would probably order from this seller again in the future.
Cable arrived quickly and appears to be well made. Radio Shack wanted $40.00 for theirs. My guess is they don't sell a lot at that price.
We got it on time, in good condition, etc. The transportation people were very kind.
I bought this under the counter system for Christmas. It was easy to install. The radio and CD players work great so I have my entertainment in the kitchen while I'm preparing meals. I would definitely recommend this product.
With 6-8 ft cables costing about $30 locally and 25 footers up to $60, I was a little nervous about getting this for such a good price. I've been using it for over 6 weeks and it's been great. I run it from my bedroom (where the modem and network hub are) to the living room (where the big screen and my work desk are)when the wireless is flakey or I need the speed for big downloads. So I don't have it plugged in continuously, but that means it gets plugged and unplugged frequently - a bit more of a test I'd say. It's holding up well and I'm so happy I saved $30-40 over getting one locally.
My stock iPod earbuds cable fell apart. I wanted another set of Apple iPod earbuds for replacement, but didn't want to spend the money. I ordered these as a set to get by and found out I actually like these better. They stay in your ears better during workouts, louder, and you can use the iPod equalizer with them also. Can't beat the price.
I bought a ReplayTV before Christmas but found that my old TV and video didn't have the right connectors to go with it. The ReplayTV manual told me how I could work around this problem, but it looked like the workaround would give me poorer picture and sound quality, so I sadly decided to return the ReplayTV and wait until I get a new TV. If you own an ancient TV and video, think twice about trying out the Replay. And, if you're about to buy a new TV, make sure you get one with s-video to ensure best performance with new gadgets like the Replay.Having said that, Amazon's service was so good and its returns department so helpful, that it was no hassle to try the machine out and then return it. If you're unsure about buying one, the 30-day return policy certainly makes it painless to check the system out. Even though I didn't get to use the Replay, I was impressed by the manual (I'm a documentation writer myself) and the easy setup guide.
I bought this monitor so I could play my Xbox 360 in hi-def. And it does that perfectly! I love the fact that it actually came with component, composite, DVI, VGA, S-video, and it even has 4 USB ports in it. This is the only monitor I could find that had all these connections, and it was the only monitor that had component and was under $500. i bought it in July 2007 so their may be more out now. but with all that time I have played hours of games and have no problem, the image quality it amazing. alot of people complain about backlight bleeding, i only notice it if I am looking for it, and even then i have a hard time seeing it even in a dark room.the only trouble I have had with this monitor is, i cannot place the monitor too high because of the viewing angle. If the monitor is too high when you try to use it, the screen gets really dark, and black blobs take place of people moving around. I fix this by putting a pad of sticky notes under the back of the stand. thats my only true complaint, so i am very happy with this producti have a DVD/VCR for watching movies and TV, my 360, my laptop through VGA, and a few things through the USB ports all hooked up. and this monitor never gives me a problem. i think the most annoying part it i dont have a remote, mainly for volume. but for a dorm room, this is perfect!!
This product is awesome! Print quality is great. I networked it with a HP JetDirect External Print Server and the whole office now has outstanding color!
I bought this mouse to try out with my new Dell laptop because I really hate the two-button touchpads on laptops. I'm very happy with it. Nice comfortable grip, great positioning of buttons and wheels. The only thing I don't like about it is that silly USB receiver that needs to be inserted in the computer to use it; why not take advantage of the computer's BlueTooth technology like Apple's wireless mouse models do? In any case, it works great with my PC and my Mac laptop. Highly recommended.
Lets start this review by stating the obvious, this is not a 500mm prime lens costing about 10K, this is a decent lens with great range for under 1K. It is silly to start comparing this lens to others that cost 6 to 10 times as much money.I am using this lens on a Nikon D7000. I have read other reviews about the slow focus speed but I am not seeing that on my camera body. It focuses fast and adjusts rapidly using the continous mode. Focus speeds have as much to do with the camera body you are using as it does the lens itself. This lens does not have the internal focus motor so it will not work on cameras that do not support this such as the D5000.The pictures I have got are very sharp up to about 400mm. The image quality suffers a little from there to 500mm. It is something I can live with and the images are still usable but get a little soft. Up to 400mm this lens is very sharp. For wildlife this lens works great and you can get shots you would have otherwise missed because of the reach.It is a fairly slow lens but I have found that it does not get into the 6.3 range until you pass the 400mm mark. I bump my ISO to 800 or so and have no problem getting crisp images handheld. I normally shoot on a monopod because I am shooting wildlife and mostly in the wait and shoot mode and this lens gets heavy.With the hood on and zoomed to 500mm this lens is long, very long. With the hood off and the zoom returned it is a short lens. One of the things I do not care for is how many rotations of the zoom ring you have to turn to go from 200-500. The Sigma is much quicker.This lens does not have Image Stabilization which would have been nice but would probably add another couple hundred dollars and weight to it. It does come in a very nice padded case and features a filter ring that can be adjusted with the hood on. Filters are 86mm which are very costly. Tripod mount is very solid and located well for easy access.Conclusion: This is a great lens for the money. It focuses fast and produces crisp pictures. It is a slow aperature range but I have not had any issues in daylight with focus or speed. I didn't want to spend 3 to 5 grand on a lens that I will not be using that much. IMO, this is a specialized lens that I use for wildlife. I might use it 20-25% of the time. I normally shoot a 80-200 Nikon 2.8 for my sports and action photography. This lens would not be very good for that task.
I' dont have any problems to get my microsoft points by online code, is realy easy and it's a good deal.
Purchased this a few months back (for apx. $50) with the sole purpose of playing DVDs purchased from Greece. First machine had to be returned because it wouldn't read the discs. Amazon quickly shipped out a second machine. It worked, was able to view the movies -- but, only for a short time. Machine froze, one of my discs is still being held hostage inside this garbage machine.In the meantime, my father also bought one of these players -- same deal, it broke. Don't even waste your time.
I could have gotten the same cartridge direct from DYMO but they were way more expensive. Very happy with this product. Fast shipping too!
Very nice camera for the price. My place of employment bought one a couple years back for almost $400. Now their down to $119. Takes very nice close ups. Easy to use. Very happy with it.
Thought it is bigger in the photo. The actual bag is really kinda small, it can probably only hold another laptop in the the other compartment other than the laptop compartment. It really is quite smaller than I expected it to be. Great value and great for the price too though.
If you have this thing, you don't need all those car chargers for your cells, cameras, or whatever. I love it! It works good and looks good! Great thing to have if you are running around alot by the car.
Although the "flat" Cybershot I bought three years ago still takes great photos, and can still fit in my pocket, its fatal flaw--a screen which becomes useless in bright sunlight--led me to buy this model, which has an electronic "viewfinder" which can be seen in any light. The photos I've taken so far are terrific.Other mechanical aspects are amazing: the hand-hold is very comfortable and secure, the camera body is light and easy to handle (so light that it feels like a toy until you realize what great photos you're getting), and the viewfinder can be focused, with just enough difficulty that it won't adjust inadvertently.Unfortunately, the charger which comes with the camera requires five hours to charge the battery (which must be removed to do so). This didn't bother me much until I started reading the "Accessories" folder while I was waiting for it to charge so I could start playing with the camera, and learned that a charger is available at additional cost which will charge the battery in ninety minutes. This should be included with a camera costing more than three hundred dollars!Similarly, the camera's internal memory isn't sufficient to take more than a few pictures, so to use the camera you will immediately need to purchase "accessory" memory. (While you're at it, given the time it takes to charge a battery, you probably want to buy another battery, too).(It's been so long that a camera came with even a rudimentary case that I won't even list that deficiency. I consider myself lucky that a strap, lens hood, and lens cap are included!)
Works fine. Gets rid of those load commercials that require the volume to be turned down and then turned up again when the show comes back on.
the ipod is a great piece of hardware. While I do find it disturbing that there is no on/off switch for a battery-powered device, it works almost magically. the new ipod has about a week's worth of battery life. The hardware is awesome and it just doesn't crash. itunes, on the other hand, is the worst piece of software I have ever used, and I work for the federal government. If you've never used an ipod before, be forewarned, iTunes will piss you off and make you drop more f-bombs than the prince of whales. Rule of thumb: "nothing makes sense in itunes."
I'm used to mostly using my laptop on my lap. And this is not the right fan for that application! There are 2 legs that lift the cooler up to get airflow underneath. And it's terribly uncomfortable to try to balance that on your legs. Also, the pitch is pretty high and my laptop slides (which I help alleviate by putting rubber grips underneath, but it doesn't seem secure enough for me to rest easy. Even on a flat surface, my laptop can slide even with a slight bump to the table. Another reviewer said a square edged computer will work fine -- that may be the case. Keep it in mind. As far as how the fan works -- it's fine. Nothing spectacular. The fan is small and centered... but the part of my computer that gets hot is more towards the side.Before you purchase this (1) check if your laptop has rounded or square edges and (2) feel where the heat from your laptop comes from.It may not be worth the investment to purchase this if you can't get over the design flaws.
Dear Amazon,I received this fine cord as a replacement for a defective cord and was very pleased to experience the considerate customer care demonstrated by my vendor.I trust this serves to eliminate any negative feedback that may originate from me.Thank you for the opportunity to respond about the product.All the best,Mark Zanger
The quality of the pictures was great, maybe better than the ones I took with my 430EX. But the dream ended after only one Day. The unit did not fire anymore when attached to my Canon Powershot S5.
Cord seems to be well made. My last one failed at the connection. It was constantly being bent and it ended up sheering the wire inside. This one seems that it will prevent this from happening. Good sound quality too.
I've had my 3090 for about a year and love the sound. It has plenty of inputs for all my A/V equipment and looks great as a centerpiece for my system. I have the matching 200 disk player, and being able to see the names of every song on every CD on my remote is cool. As I said before, the sound is outstanding. On the bad side, while seeing all the cd song names on the remote is cool, it was a BIG pain to setup. The rest of the system setup was no better or worse then any other system. The remote does become more conversation piece then usefull tool because it is so slow to respond, but very quick to &quot;go to sleep&quot;. I generally still use my component remote controls for just about everything except switching components or volume. All in all I like the system, but Kenwood really came up short on the remote. If they could have gotten that one item to work better then this would be a first class system.
This product has been great. The picture and sound quality are excellent and I think that the player is very good. The only thing that I think needs improving is the process to do the firmwares. It could be a lot easier instead of doing all of the steps to complete the updates. Once the updates are done, all of the newer dvd's worked just fine and I haven't had any problems since. Overall I recommend this player because it is a good quality product.
Before I got this GPS, thought the Magellan Companion was a great idea. The unit itself can run for 12 hours on 2 AAA batteries, the software is loaded on my Palm, I can use it to charge my Palm using the power adapter and I can store the maps on SD memory card on my Palm.I received the unit and it was light, pretty well built and snapped on to the M505 very nicely. The Nav Companion software for the Palm was also pretty good. However, the Rand McNally mapping software, which is a seperate application was another story. When I first loaded the software on my computer, it looked very promising. It took a lot more space that I had anticipated, but since it had details map of the US as well as thousands of POI, it was that big of an issue.The trouble began when I try to download a map to my Palm, it kept telling me that the current map area was too large. Then I discovered that I had to zoom in to leve 7 before it allow me to export to my Palm. Well, at level 7 of the Los Angeles area is almost 10MB. I went ahead and download the map to my memory card.Even worst, when I actually connected my Palm to the GPS and turned it on, it took almost 5 minutes before I got a lock. During my driving trip, I came to the edge of the map that I downloaded and I got a message that I have reach the end of the map and that the GPS will turn off. I could still use the Nav Companion software to track my coordinates, but no map.So in conclusion, I think it's a good product, but the mapping software needs some major improvements. At least my MAP 330 has a basemap.
this lens is awesome, I love it so far and it brought the quality of my portrait photos way up. I appreciate the timing I received the item and I don't regret purchasing this item even though some people complain that it breaks after a year in some cases.
Wire is thicker than expected. Length was perfect for me. I dont think you can paint this well, but i havent tried,
Z22 is strongly recommendable since it has good features and it is logically cheap if you compare it with other palms. It`s features are very useful
This product works perfectly fine, right out of the box. Easy to navigate, great SD card slot feature (we love to have kids pictures on-hand). I appreciate the included leather case. You can't go wrong with this unit.
I bought it for my Canon 5D mark II for protection. After my camera fell filter broke and protected my lens. I didnt have any single scratch on my lens. I bought the same filter after that.
Camera takes great photos...however..after taking only 1 roll successfully, on TWO seperate cameras...they BOTH froze up and would not let me rewind the film. I do not want a 3rd. Want a replacement. Not good for when taking photo's on a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Mounted the DB1001 tweeters on the electronics box (T-top) on my boat. Great improvement in sound both mid range and highs. Hooked up to a Sony receiver and paired with a set of 6 1/2" Infinity Marine speakers. No amp but the combo puts out solid sound. Easy to mount (I opted for surface mount but came with needed plates for flush also) and included the crossovers. Great bargain at $59.
I bought this item for my brother. He had in auto IPOD player that you insert in into the cassette player. This item conveniently set into his cirgarette lighter. Also, it charge his IPOD while is plays, so he didn't have to take it out of the car to charge it. He was very happy with this item because it did everything he needed in one system.
I didn't want to spend so much on a circular polarizing filter but after doing some research and reading many, many reviews of many different products, this is the filter I deemed most fit for my money -- even though it was much more than I wanted to spend. So far the results are fantastic (I've needed this for awhile) and I'm very happy with the build quality.It comes in a very durable hard plastic box, big enough for the filter but only just so it doesn't waste space. There are two decently thick foam pads under the filter, which appear to be intended to "sandwich" the filter inside the plastic case but were both placed on the bottom when I received it. Either way, the filter was snug and I've moved one foam pad to "sandwich" the filter when in its case, not being used.The filter arrived perfectly clean, with no finger prints, scratches or dust, even though the box appeared to have already been opened. Overall I'm very glad I spent the extra money on a higher quality circular polarizing filter and it certainly shows in the product.I've added a photo I took right after it arrived in the mail and I opened it.
Yeah, must admit that after breaking the screen once, this is a necessity. Why cannot Palm Tungsten be made such that it doesn't need any accessories? This has a very tight fit for the Palm Tungsten T. Yes, you can operate the handheld with ease, forget the additional SD Card storage sleeves in this case. they are inaccessible once the device is in place. the earplug jack is available but for certain sized pins since there is just small space where some pins may not fit due to excess plastic on them. I give it 4 stars for the design, price, strength and compactness. It misses one star because the only branded charger that i could find other than that dinosaur one that comes with the Tungsten, a Belkin USB hotsync cable, couldn't charge/hotsync with the handheld in the case. the Palm USB cable has too many complaints of breaking. I guess I'll have to resort to &quot;other suppliers&quot; for the cable but yes, the case stays. its slightly too smooth for my clumsy hands though :-) otherwise if you bought a tungsten T and value your money spent on it, buy this.
It is speaker wire. I used it to wire my home theater system and have had no problems. Good product.
Great device:PROS:1. Small. Great for traveling.2. Works well. Fully charges both my iPhone and iPad in about an hour or two.3. Works even when used with a "USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable".CONS:1. You cannot sync an iPad or iPhone with iTunes when charging with this device.I compared this adapter to the "USB Charging/ Charger Adapter for Apple iPAD - Allows you to charge your iPad with any computer or USB hub + Free Stripes Stars Silicone Wristband".Since I travel alot, I prefer this iPad charging adapter. Unlike the other device, you won't have to worry about losing the cap.This adapter would get the 5 stars, if you could sync the iPad/iPhone with the adapter.
Tried it on a new iMac, it just made clicking sounds. Went to Sabrent website and the pdf in their support section states this drive is not compatible with OSX 10.x. Oh well, I wish they mentioned that in their sales descriptions.
Initially I was dissapointed as I found the sound sort of "opaque", when compared to my Grado 325's. I am etiher getting accustomed to the sound or they are improving as I use them more. One thing I must say is that if you want to listen to jazz, new age or similar music, the Grado 352's are much better because they deliver a brighter, more detailed sound. If you want to listen to classical music, the Senheiser HD650's are a very good choice. Again, I hope that they will keep improving overtime, as happens with speakers.
A joy to have. Gives intelligent instructions for reversing course by going around the block, or whatever. I would like to have it show the altitude, which it has to calculate anyway, but that doesn't interfere with it's effectiveness as a driving guide. We've named the bright female who gives instructions "Dolly".
I have used a number of different DVD-R media. Ranging from FujiFilm to what ever was the cheapest at the time. I have found, when creating my own DVD's the FujiFilm DVD's have no blocky squares appear on the TV. No pauses. No refusal to play. In short, every DVD I created using FujiFilm has worked flawlessly. I strongly recommend paying a little extra for good media then having to throw away a bunch of cheap DVD's because the "burn" didn't take.
The item came in perfect conditions, besides is working as it's supposed to be. 100% recommended
I seen this subwoofer at bestbuy for about 400$ + tax, then I checked on amazon.Purchased this from amazon and loved the bass for front room 20-18 room.Sad thing is, this sub just died one week after 3 hours of use.No lights on the back of the subwoofer, reseated all the power cords and played with the switches.This is a great subwoofer if you are the type of person to walk into bestbuy and listen to this and a klipsh and have no clue about bass or audio aka the typical consumer....So I returned this item and bought the Mirage Omni S10.The Mirage weighs more and has more deeper lower bass than this Polk by far.I will not buy another polk sub after this, must have been a crappy built amp that polk decided to use.I am happy with the Mirage Omni S10.
The product works perfectly, the problem is related with another issue. The Creative Nomad mp3 has no comptaibility with the new windows softwares, (vista, W7), so although everything seems to work well i can't use my mp3 player because i can't plugged it to my pc, in fact it is not recognize.Things like this must be said in the description of the product in order i can analyze the benefits or disadvantage of the product.Its a shame, i wasted u$s 90 for nothing.pd: Drivers to solve this problem are imposible to find, and the ones that comes with the purchase does not work.
...if you just like to take pictures to remember stuff and not spend too much... then buy this camera! This camer is just plain ol' good. I reasearched many other cameras (Nikkon 885/775, Cannon S30/S110/S300, Kyocera S3) for about 1 1/2 months before settling on this one. When everything was considered the Pentax blew them all away (except the Cannon S30 which is equally good but MUCH more expensive).
Let me first say that I LOVE this camera. Its tiny size, high image quality, and loaded functionality. A lot of Wow factor when other people hold it. My 5x7 blowups could pass for my 35mm. 8x10s begin to show digital artifacts. Let me post a few complaints to encourage Canon to perfect the product:- Movie mode stops at either 4, 10, or 30 seconds depending on the resolution. Other cameras can film continously until you run out of memory.- There is an annoying delay between the time you press the shutter and the time the picture is taken. It's so long that I can't even capture a bride walking down the aisle without her moving out of the frame. Fortunately, the vast majority of my pictures involve stationary subjects.
THis case looks great &amp; is $$ cheap, but is realy for the casual user &amp; not a &quot;working bag&quot;. The belt loop will eventually tear away &amp; will allow your over-priced camera to crash to the ground ! This has happened to be. Another annoyance - the way the camera is loaded into the bag - it is very easy to inadvertantly turn the camera on - which will bugger up the lens drive motor/mechanism as it tries to force the lens &quot;out&quot; against the bags close-confining sidewall !!!!! This also happened to me in Paris where I had to buy another camera to get me though my trip! ( where I had to carry this Nikon around because of the dead lens ) ...It also only has room for a couple batteries &amp; perhaps another media card. It really a storage bag for when the camera is not in use - it is very fiddly to get the camera in &amp; out when you are using the camera over extended periods. Get the TAMERON, or the &quot;other&quot; NIKON bag that is bigger. Photoflex also has cool bags ..
When I first got my Kindle, I found it frustrating to use some of the drawing/painting apps since I couldn't make a fine line using my fingertips. This stylus has been a great solution. For drawing, painting, even using the keyboard, it's been great.
This device is very tricky to get going, but works great afterwards. I use it under Windows XP, but I had difficulties locating drivers for anything other than Windows NT and 98. When I did finally locate the proper XP drivers, they weren't &quot;certified by microsoft&quot; (which doesn't necessarily mean anything, but I've used other similar devices without certified drivers WITH problems).Ever tried looking for this card's drivers on Linksys.com? You get a myriad of options, not the least of which are drivers for (almost) every possible OS. The only problem is that they all seem to contain documentation and nt/98 drivers only.Even after driver installation and proper SSI information, the card wouldn't link with the router. It took at least an hour and a half of tinkering to get the card and the router to communicate with each other.I forget how I eventually tracked the drivers down, but I was able to download and install the &quot;non-xp certified&quot; drivers, and somehow configured the device to connect to the router. It's been working great since then.If you're a technically oriented person, this card will probably serve you well. But if you prefer out-of-the-box setup, I recommend you stay clear - get something else instead
Well this is just a place to put your camera on, has a little pocket i found that useful to put stuff and actually is really cool
I have had this DVD player for about 3 months. It works just fine. The remote is fairly easy to use & the instruction booklet is not difficult to understand. Good value for the money.
I think this stereo system is an excellent purchase, though no system is perfect there is no disappointment in purchasing this to here the music you love. I am not upset with the trivial things missing as some have commented on and the volume is sufficient for me, any louder and I would go deaf. No one in my opinion will be disappointed in the purchase of this unit.
To my surprise, this really didn't take long to get working. I installed the card prior to installing Verizons Broadband software, but after a couple restarts and removing the broadband card and reinserting it, XP finally was able to recognize the card. Install your broadband providers software before attaching the adapter card to your mother board, and it should be a breeze. Wait for the computer to start up before inserting the PCMCIA card into the adapter.
Ok first with the good: they fit nicely, for 3 different ear sizes. That's 'bout it...The volume is very limited, in fact max volume is so low that I can still hear outside noise despite the noise cancelling feature of these earphones.The worst is the bass, which is simply non-existent with these earphones. If you like music with absolutely no bass, those are for you.I only listen to jazz and Classical music, so I'm not a fan of loud music with tons of bass, but I'm not a fan of the opposite either. Those should be worth less than $10, I feel I've been ripped off by buying that P-O-S.
I've been looking for ways to stream music from my computer to my stereo for more than a year now... I've tried a few options, including the Dlink DSM-320 media server, and also their Music Bridge. Both of those pieces of hardware felt like they were in "beta" stage and took me literally DAYS of fiddling to get them working satisfactorily.This thing - I plugged it into the USB port of my computer, plugged it into my Bose Wave, and voila! I had music! Then I went ahead and loaded the software and was impressed at all the options... including the ability to set up a whole house network with several of these gizmos (sort of like a poor man's Sonos system).I rarely give 5 stars, but this product deserves it. I can't quite figure out why Amazon charges double what their other vendor on the site charges, but aside from that -- great product!!!!
I am a great fan of Canon products generally, but the the printer that requires this cartridge as a refill, well, it uses up the ink oddly fast. With my NEC laser printer, one $100 cartridge will last me 3 years. With this Canon printer, one $20 cartdridge lasts one month most. Do the math.
Just now replacing a 10 year old NetGear which was working fine. But I just have too much wireless STUFF in the house now a days. Haven't had any issues with this one yet.
I gave this item the highest rating because it is an HP product for an great price. The instructions in the box were easy to follow and actually helped me to install the items correctly. The great added bonus is HP allows HP customers to use their VERY EASY recycle program, which we used ... all of the work was done in the comfort of my home! Thank you for this great product at a reasonable price ... it was all so easy and fast!
Bought these headphones a month ago, and I have been using them everyday since. The sound quality is awesome, provided that you use a sound source that's powerful enough. I started using them with an iPod shuffle and was really unimpressed by the sound quality. It is only when I connected these to my macbook pro that the high quality of these headphones was revealed. The mid to high frequencies are rich and crystal clear. They might lack a little bit on the bass but not enough for it to be a concern. You can always use an equalizer to boost it. They are much bigger than they look on the picture, so you might think about it twice before buying them to use them all around. They can also get quite wide, which is great for me since I have a large head. The twisted cord that comes with it is handy as it does not get in the way like other 3m's I have used.I definitely recommend them.
It's a good product and was really helpful for me and I connect all devices that I need. I recommend this product!
I have mixed feelings about this novel. To its advantage, it is an entertaining story. Some of the passages are as florid as a magnolia tree in springtime. Each character is firmly delineated and different from any other character, lending a fine drama to all the interactions. The Publisher's Weekly review noted that one of the African-American characters, Ida, is perhaps a wee bit stereotyped. I agree, especially with the way the character speaks. The novel could have been more rounded if Ida and her neighbors were also granted narrative space, outside of the company of their white employers. However, author Tartt's descriptions of the interior minds of rednecks is refreshing. Here, poor Southern whites quibble over manners just as much as their richer cousins across the tracks. The rednecks are 3-D characters, and certainly steel the show at times.The way Danny flirts around his older brooding brother Farish will be familiar to anyone who tip toes around someone likely to go off any moment for no reason. Tartt captures this perfectly: the way Danny watches his tone of voice, keeps his face neutral at all times, always trying to placate Farish by figuring out first what he wants and then giving it to him.The stately grandmother, Edith, is a perfectly captured white southern lady with the good name, the lost money and a whole lot of bite behind her bark. She dispenses Scotch-Irish maxims all while ignoring her grandchildren's obvious pleas for sympathy.Harriet, the prepubescent protagonist, thinks and acts exactly like a precocious seventh grader. I can't help but wonder if Tartt was inspired by Harriet the Spy, or at least loved the book like I did when I was 12. Harriet thinks with innocent childhood logic, makes conclusions based on false premises, and sees conspiracy in the way the paper towels hang underneath the cabinets. Her life and times in The Little Friend brought back hazy memories of when I had one best friend to whom I told everything, summer vacation was so long I actually wanted to go back to school, and best teachers were "cool." How surprised I was, then, when Harriet actually stumbles (bumbles) upon a crime scene and gets herself into a very tight spot.Every good story novel should end with a bang. Nearing the end of Tartt's longish novel, we are in the palm of her hand, right where she wants us. It is disappointing then, that Tartt fails to send us off with a satisfied "A-HA" or "I never imagined that ..." or "I knew all along that .." I will warn future readers that while they may regret when the book is finished as reading it is fun, the ending is most disappointing.
the best trackball ever made was the trackman, which isn't made anymore. this trackball is acceptable, although it doesn't support my hand nearly as well.
Obviously for the price this is hands down the best deal, cable works fine and is $30 cheaper than anything you can get at Wallymart.
Nothing could be easier to set up than this remote and very easy to operate.Support is there with a phone call for missing codes, fully programmable and a learning remote as well. My main beef is this thing is a pig on batteries!Hyper sensitive for example while watching a movie the remote well turn on from the vibrations of the sub woofers and the remote is sitting on a pillow. If the remote is on a coffee table any one walks into the room the remote will turn on. While it is only on for 10 secs. it still is on and off constantly. Sent an e-mail to Universal Electronics on a way to reduce the sensitivity but received no responce, which I translate to meaning &quot;not possible&quot; Buyer beware and perhaps wait for the next model and perhaps this problem will be corrected.
I was actually only looking to purchase the CP filter, but when I saw this bundled with a UV, for just a few more bucks, I couldn't pass it up. So far, the pics I've taken with these filters have turned out great!
I purchased this item recently for my Compaq Presario 1680 Laptop. I thought that there would be more padding in the case to help protect the computer while I was taking it on trips and such. However, it did not have as much padding as I had hoped. There is some and it is a nicely constructed items (ie., zippers, pockets, etc), but I wish there was more protection.
This product does what it says it will do! For years my wife complained because I left the cabinet doors open on the unit that houses my audio receiver, dvd player and Dish DVR. I did that because the components needed line of sight for the Infrared remote to work them. Not any more! With this unit, you just replace one of the batteries in your remote with the special battery/RF transmitter that comes with the unit, put the &#34;eyeball&#34; in your cabinet so it sort-of faces the units you want to control, plug it in, and voila, you are in business. You can now close the cabinet doors and work all of the components with the one controller. It comes with and extra battery that is charged inside the unit while the other battery is in your remote. Just switch them every few months to keep a charged one in your remote. Superb product. To keep your now closed cabinet cool, look at the CabCool 802 Lite Dual 80mmm Fan Cooling Kit to vent the cabinet (see my review of that product). My wife is now very happy that the cabinet can be kept closed so it looks great as well as works great.
I bought this TV for me and my wife's bedroom and it did not disappoint. The HD PQ is amazing. The TV also looks so good hanging on the wall in the corner of the bedroom. Even SD channels look decent. I would definitely have to recommend this TV over any of the 1080i Samsungs that are the same price. I used this wall bracket Sanus VisionMount MF110-B1 - Mounting kit ( wall mount ) for flat panel - steel, extruded aluminum - black - screen size: 15" - 40" - mounting interface: Yes and it worked fantastic. The TV not only gives you an amazing picture but it is a beautiful piece of furniture that will add a modern look to any room of the house.
Completely silent to neighbors, which if you ride the train like me you know is a rarity. Good bass response. They do get a little muddy in the high frequencies, though.
This is not a user friendly device. If you use it on a regular basis you may be O.K. I am not a regular user and I need the direction book every time. It has many many features and the learning curve was too much for me. Also, learn to use the lock feature, touching any of the many buttons can mess up your recording. Good Luck.
I bought this specifically because of the low price, recognizing that there was a chance it would be so cheap it wouldn't work. I was pleasantly surprised. It is a bare bones model; it does not have a light to indicate that it is on or anything. But all I needed it for was to plug my TV into so I can shut power off to it when I know I won't be watching for a couple days, and it works well for that.
This laptop/notebook carrying case is wonderful. It is durable and you can hold many things besides your laptop or notebook. For instance, I hold a lot of my business papers, computer disks that hold various things I need, and CDs that I use for both entertainment (such as music or games) and/or business (such as business programs and presentations that I have &quot;burned&quot; onto the disks). There is quite a bit of storage space, and it holds and protects the laptop or notebook very well. I travel a lot and it has been very useful on my travels. I can carry just about anything I need in it. I sometimes do not even use it for carrying my laptop! For example, sometimes when I travel I use it to hold clothes or things of that nature. It is a very versatile product. You can hold almost anything. I am not trying to advertise this product as a luggage bag or anything like that, but I just want people to know that you can use this for carrying many, many things. I was very impressed with its versatility and durability. I am very glad that I have this because I do not know what I would do without it!
I've been using three major brand SLR cameras for the past few years.To satisfy & explore further stages of my increasing interest in photography I decided to move on to digital level. I started to look for a good digital camera. I wanted to have at least 3MP with zoom & other basic functions. Since my knowledge about digital cameras were limited, I researched a lot, starting with Steve's Digicams (www.steves-digicams.com), reading almost all the reviews posted on various sites on the net and trying out almost every possible camera on display. After reading all the reviews and observing the market prices I went for this model. Dimage Z1 looks and feels like a real SLR camera. Perhaps this may be the main reason that made me buy this model. However it turned out to be a ideal choice for me. I can't explain how easy it was to zoom in on distant objects to take a sharp, bright & clear picture without a tripod. This is one fine user friendly camera with too many features to mention, yet simple to use. Excellent battery life ! I love this camera !!! Check out some of the pics that I've captured with this camera at http://community.webshots.com/user/pindiyath100
Does what it is supposed to do. That's all you can ask out of a product.
Why doesn't Amazon open a brick & mortar store for hi-fi!!? I mean, I'm batting four for four here with equipment I've gotten from here, generally through J&R; Music & Computer, and each piece has performed beautifully from the git-go!I was desperate when I ordered this item. VHS is apparently on its way out, but there are still a few brands that market good ones for not too outrageous prices...some, in fact, were TOO cheap....making me immediately suspicious. After a rather looong search for a decent model, I finally settled on Sony, since: 1) It was one of the few still in the feature-laden mid-price range and 2) the other manufacturers were either more expensive for the same features and manufacturing quality or so cheap and tacky looking as to be put offs.I was not diappointed! This Sony VCR has hi-fi stereo sound, a jog-shuttle dial, (something you used to get only on VERY expensive units once), front A-V RCA inputs, a VERY fast rewind, slo-mo, commercial skip, VCR+plus and has its own programmable remote! You can't beat that with a stick for this price range.Here's to falling electronics prices!!
I bought these because I wanted something cheap to run with that would be comfortable, so I got these. I knew straight up that the sound quality wouldn't be great, but it's satisfactory; I'm able to listen to music with them and that's about it.But when I opened up the package I read a notice basically saying "There's going to be static with these headphones. To reduce it, wear natural fibers clothing" or something like that. Wait what? If I don't want static, I need to wear different clothes? Look, the reason I bought these headphones was because I didn't want to spend a lot of money. So I disregarded the notice and when I wore them...static. There was a lot of static. I just ended up throwing them away.You pay barely anything for headphones and you're going to get cheap quality headphones. I'm just going to buy some different ones that are better quality, it'll be worth the money.
With this headset, my receptionist can walk around the office to find me when someone calls. She can file records and make photocopies while on hold with insurance companies. Only drawback is that in order to answer calls while wearing this device, another accessory was necessary for about 75 dollars.
I bought one each of the 1000, 2000, and 3000 series boxes. This one is pretty small. I'm not sure I'll use it as much as the other two bigger boxes. My wallet, though slim, will not fit in here. iPhone is much too big for this case. Keys and credit cards are about all I can imagine using this for. Anything electronic will likely need to go in at least the next size up.Other than the size, this is a nice little case that is indeed waterproof. I tested this one in the sink prior to using and it held up wonderfully.
The Polk Audio PSW505 delivers the bass you need and want for both home theater and music. You have the ability to add more or less bass with controls on the rear of the subwoofer. For the price I am fully satisfied with my purchase of a Polk powered subwoofer. Go ahead and treat yourself.CraigShoreham, NY
Great compact design. I love the cord hanger. The light is pretty bright, but exactly as advertised. It does take longer to dry my hair-but it is doing less damage....
Love the camera and it showed up within 2-3 days. The only problem is the battery was dead and have been waiting for over 3 weeks for a factory replacement.
Does a good job. My 17" notebook, an ASUS A7k-A1, used to overheat when I would play any FPS games. It would get to about 70C and cause the monitor to go haywire. With this cooler the temperature stays low enough to keep my games playing smoothly. It keeps the normal operating temperature at about 45C rather than about 56C. I recommend this cooler to anyone needing their laptop kept cool, even for larger laptops.
The pic shows it's 32 MBs, but the product I got in the mail was only 1 MB Memory stick. I called the company that sent it to me, and they said it was an error on Amazon's part.
****The best selling points of this camera (for me):- it works on AA batteries, and if needed, you can buy them in any country. (Buy rechargeables!)- it has an awesome zoom (when coupled with the digital zoom)- the pictures are beautiful, and can blow up to 8x10 on high resolution- even when you shoot the shot at a high resolution, you can change it later to a lower res if you want to. But be careful, you can go down, but not back up!- it has a panorama function that works pretty good, and it includes stitching the pictures together- it fits on a tripod- it is quite practical in size- it is very affordable for what you get and the quality of output.- you can view your pictures immediately on a television with the video cable- you can view the image on the TV while you are shooting the picture (works great for family portraits so you can see the shot before it is taken and fix things that don't quite look right)- I like the rapid fire shooting it hasThe things I can live with but wish were better:- it takes any smart media card, but the panorama function only works if you buy the Olympus smart media card- If you plan on using it for extended periods, you really need to buy rechargeables- the digital zoom is not very clear when viewing the image UNTIL you actually take the shot. And you really need a steady hand. But the shot comes out perfect. The thumbnails look blurry, though the picture really isn't.- The pics take a long time to load onto your computer if you try to load them through your camera. I bought the DAZZLE ZIO! SMART MEDIA READER and it downloads the images boom-boom-boom-boom...instantly! Excellent feature, but sold separately.- Doesn't come with a carrying case (good carrying cases are expensive - also sold separately)- it only comes with a 16mb smart media card, YOU NEED MORE! (cha-ching)...for a 128mb, which by the way is about all you need for a week vacation. Takes 167 pics at high resolution.- It sometimes takes a long time to focus and I did miss a few action shots because of this, but if you are prepared and pre-focus the camera it works great. You can also use the rapid firing option and just delete the ones you don't want. I did that too and it worked great.Overall, this (in my opinion) was an excellent choice. I have had the camera for 2 months now and I LOVE IT! It was quite affordable if I were only buying the camera at... but when you add in the rechargeables, the recharger, smart card, carrying case, cleaning rags, media card reader, and tax, you do need to think of it more like an investment than a toy. The final bill came out to... OUCH! Would I do it again? You bet! Considering the stock market, it was the best investment I made all year. Do I regret not getting the 4.0 mp? No way, the zoom is not nearly as good as the 3.1, and when am I really ever going to print out an 11x14 picture (which is the only reason you ever need to go bigger than a 3.1.) besides, my printer isn't even big enough to print it, so I would have to have a shop print it - not realistic. Don't waste better options for more mega pixels, unless you are a professional, you really won't have the need for them.Hope this helps!
Great case, fits perfectly, protects and love the white with the sparkle! Works well for blocking the cold phone in the winter.
I bought this unit because of the price and convience of loading MP3 files onto SD media without having to plug in my MP3 player. The reader is an excellent addition to the product. $29.00 is a great price for the 2GB card itself, so the reader is a great bonus. Easy to use. Worked seemlessly with Windows XP Home and Pro editions on my systems.Recommended.
I bought this for my husband. We are on a tight budget and a "real" fish finder is not in it. So far we have used this with out any trouble, we haven't caught any fish, but that could be us and not the products fault. We have used it a few times, there are some design issues that I would prefer to have changed, but for the price it is great.
I've had a problem with one of the DVD players. I notified Electronics Expo twice and you once. To date nothing has been done to resolve the problem. I'm very unhappy as it was a Christmas gift, ordered and paid for well in advance. After this experience I will be reluctant to purchase anything of this expense from Amazon again.
Bought this looking for a keyboard with not too many features on it. Has a comfortable rest for the wrists/hands that can easily come off. The backlight works well by just turning the nob and can be purple, red, or blue. This is also wired so you won't have to worry about changing batteries or charging it.
I'm one of those suckers that paid over $900- for this machine. Don't be like me!! Don't buy this recorder! The unit is now being serviced for the second time and i know it will not work when i get it back (Just like the first time) I can only pray that the Good Guys will replace it with ANOTHER BRAND. I will never buy another Philips product again. NO MORE!!
I like what I ordered and it met my expectations. It was deliverd on time. All in all it's ok.
The unit comes incomplete - in order to use the webbrowser or to watch podcasts or mpeg-based video you need to buy plugins. In order to charge it reasonably fast, you need to buy a separate power-supply for it. They say you can record tv with it? Yes, but you need to buy a seperate module. Can you placeshift tv with it? Yes, but you need to buy a plugin for that.The webbrowser is painfully slow and often incompatible. Browsing the web on such a small screen is nothing you will want to do oftenly.The unit crashes and reboots every now and then when surfing the net or when watching video.The wlan-antenna in it seems to work poorly - it has problems picking up networks in the same room.The unit is - for its size - really heavy - you don't want to hold it in your hand while watching video on it.Ok, this is a disappointment. But: I now use an eee-pc as a personal video player and to check my emails away from home and to surf the net and to use skype with a camera on it. On the eee, i didn't have to spend a single extra $ on plugins, software or hardware - the eee-battery lasts much longer, the eee-screen is big enough to actually enjoy a video, and the eee is still very portable.
Works great in mini camcorder. Allows 43 hours of recording so plenty of space. Plenty of memories savedThank you.
My unit failed in 3 months. My local repair shop was told by Audiovox that the power supply could not be replaced and a new board costing more than the set did new was the only recourse. The unit is now in the trash
awesome did what the seller said got to my house fast very happy with it
This is the same modem as the one I was paying my cable company $5 a month. Been installed for over a month now. No difference (of course - same modem)
This product had to be returned because it did not fit nor did it solve the problem for which it was ordered. The company was honest and credited our account. I would deal with them again.
I have been dealing with a low humming coming from my Bose speakers for years. It was not all the time, but very annoying when it was there. We figured out (after many issues) that it was linked to our neighbor running a certain appliance. (We never figured out what it was, but we could hear it) We tried everything, new better cables, different power strips, a more direct ground connection- everything. Many times I saw people suggest the HTS 3600 on blogs (or things like it) but it was not annoying enough to spend many hundreds of dollars. Then we saw this go on special (Black Friday) and decided to bite the bullet and at least try it. I installed it last night- and after we are done - COMPLETE silence. Its SO nice! We even checked that the the appliance was running. It was. I even think the video got clearer as well. I would highly recommend this to anyone having a problem that is linked to power. Very nice, and worth the money!
The item was described as being 8 1/4&#34; deep, it is NOT. It's more like 6, if I recall. I had to return it because it won't serve my purpose. It was also very wobbly and flimsy. Not worth the cost at all.
I'm very new to the world of shortwave (2 days now). I came across a thread on a messageboard describing the "Conet Project" which is basically a CD collection of various "numbers stations" that have been collected through listening to shortwave radio. These audio loggings intrigued me greatly, and I decided that I wanted to enter the world of shortwave.So what to do? I have no friends who know what shortwave is, much less what radio to buy. I took a trip to my local Radio Shack and was not impressed with their selection. I did a lot of research online and pretty well figured out that this radio is universally hailed as a great portable and an excellent starter radio. I ordered the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, used super saver shipping, and got it on Monday after Thanksgiving (Thanks Amazon!). I've been using this bad boy ever since and let me tell you, I have been completely overwhelmed at what I could pick up with this thing. I've received HAM radio communcations, BBC with excellent clarity, FM stations that I normally cannot pick up here, AM stations from my hometown that are weak, and quite a few of these treasured "numbers stations" that got me so interested in the first place.I'll be honest, I haven't tested another radio, so I have little to compare to. But this radio exceeded my expectations for 128 dollars and change. It's very well constructed, and comes with a nifty carrying case and a spool type antenna. Receptiion with the included antenna is nothing short of awesome.The only downside I can find is the fact that no AC adapter was included. Why Sony would not include something like this is beyond me, but I'm not going to complain a lot. I've read that AC adapters can cause unwanted interference, especially the one that this radio uses.I don't know how I can wrap this up other than saying that I'm new to shortwave, I find it very interesting, and this radio pleases me greatly. Unless you want to spend a lot more money, this will be your best bet.
This case is GREAT; the iPod is completely encased in hard plastic, including the screen, which was my major concern. The only part exposed is the click wheel. The first time you put it on, it's EXTREMELY hard to take it off. You'll have to get a nickel or penny (or your fingernail if they're strong enough) and pry it apart...you'll want to do this a few times to make it a little easier to open because the iPod gets rather dusty being in the case. I was really surprised at the quality of the case, metal belt clip and the little kick stand. If you value your iPod and/or are a little clumsy (already dropped it twice onto concrete from waist level--no damage to either the iPod or the case), then get this case--it's definitely worth the price!
I bought my wife a Kenwood car stereo last fall, one that is Sirius ready. I didn't pay much attention to it at the time, but recently the radio stations in our area have become so overloaded with commercials and less-than-stellar programming content, so we looked into getting satellite radio. We had some gift cards lying around, went to BestBuy (same price as here) and bought one.The hardest part was routing the antenna cable--I wanted to mount it on the roof but the cable would not fit inside the rear window molding easily (per the instructions) so I put it on the trunk and ran the cable to the glovebox via the interior molding (very easy to do on a Hyundai Elantra). I took out the head unit, plugged in the control cable, plugged the other end into the satellite reciever, plugged in the antenna, signed up for the service online, and less than a minute later we had satellite radio! I was impressed because I didn't have to splice in a wiring harness, and everything is hidden from view. If she parks in an unsafe area, all she has to do is put the little antenna (which sticks via strong magnets and adhesive strips) in the trunk and unplug the unit and take it with her. Simple!I'm going out to buy one for my car tomorrow.
I don't normally write reviews because I don't have the time, but I absolutely love this microphone! The setup was easy- Plug it in and go on my HP desktop with Windows 7.I do weekly radio work and using Adobe Audition 3.0 and this microphone- it works super! The sound quality is superb. I was using a Blue Yeti microphone and thought that was good until I got this microphone. The Samson CO3U leaves the Blue Yeti in the dust.This mic is not cheap, but well worth it because of the quality sound obtained.
The Canon LiDE70 scans with ease, great quality and is very easy to move or store when not in use. The minor fallbacks are the raised rounded edges that require you to press down on the glass if scanning from a book. Photostudio is easy to use (provided) or you can modify your images in Photoshop as well. The noise is a bit higher than your typical scanner, but only lasts a few seconds because it scans quickly.
I have owned the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM SLR Lens over 3 years now and ive done everything with this lens!!! walking around lens event lens even night photography lens and the pics come out great!!!
I used to have a wolfking game pad, how ever they went out of business. My other game pad died and I was looking to something else that wouldn't break the bank. This is really good to use with shooters, but I found that when playing a game that you need to hit the numbers really fast to change weapons is a little more difficult. Needless to say I don't play as engineer on TF2 that much anymore.
This is a great product especially for the price. I got this and 2 cards for a great value. It works perfectly.
Works great, had it for 6 months and not a single thing I'd change. I use it to print from Linux,Solaris and Windows. It has never hung up and has a Ethernet port that I may try on a second unit to bridge to non wireless devices.
When my wife gave me these as a replacement for the worn out Sony's I had been using, I was actually a little disappointed. I liked what I was using.For the record, these are my computer headphones. I'd guess that I wear them at least two hours every day. I've had the 140's for at least a year now.The sound is nice. Not audiophile quality, and not as nice as the old $100 Sony's these replaced.The fit is not *quite* right for me. I have a large head and fully extended these are just barely large enough. I frequently wear a thin wool cap in the winter and that little bit of difference makes them uncomfortable.Range is not important to me, but they do pick up fine throughout my house if I get up and walk around. Oddly though, they are the most temperamental when sitting right in front of the computer. Every so often I will start hearing static and will have to reach back and move the base slightly. I'm not sure what causes this. I'm bad about leaving the headset off the charger, so it could be a battery going low.Again, these aren't perfect, but at this point I'm not sure if I could go back to a wired headset now that I'm used to these.
This is a great backpack. I switched to a backpack for my camera gear, because I usually carried one in addition to my camera bag anyway. I have had to be a little more economical with the personal items that I carry, but all in all, this backpack has more than enough room. I carry 2 camera bodies, 4 lenses, 2X converter, and an extra flash inside the pack. It also has room for my camera manuals, several rolls of film, notebook, and pen. On the outside I usually strap my tripod or monopod with the provided straps. For the money, you will not find a better backpack. Anything that compares is at least one hundred dollars.
This cd player is the worstest I have ever seen. I have one and it can break easily when it is dropped 2 to 3 feet to the ground. It skips a lot when I jog and It does unsuspected things sometimes. It is only good for nothing but only using it at home on a desk. It only has 40 sec. of skip free protection. It will not last long, but You can buy it if your only going to use it at home on a table or something that doesn't shake too much. You many spend 5 more bucks just to get a better cd player. I suggest not to buy it.
The 5510 is an exceptional value. It copies well. Its print quality is excellent -- no support for the &quot;photo&quot; ink cartridge, but that doesn't seem to matter much. And it's surprisingly fast. Scanning looks okay, though I haven't really worked it hard. Having a multi-sheet fax/copier feeder and a flatbed scanner in this price range is amazing.The weak point is in the software. Installation (on Win98) was no fun. Installing per instructions from the CD, it did not work right, and broke printing. HP's email support (one hour response from India at 1AM EST!) had the fix: Uninstall, copy the CD to hard drive (600MB), and reinstall from there. Keep that in mind if you buy one.And, most disappointing, it often WILL NOT PRINT OVER A NETWORK. While not a Winprinter (it uses LIDIL), the fine print (on the support web site) says it won't. CS is more accurate: It prints &quot;within a platform&quot;, so a Win98/ME box can print to a Win98/ME server (drivers transfer automatically), but not between NT/2K/XP and 98, or Linux and Windows. This is a real pain in a heterogeneous home environment. They really should fix this, though I fear it's a misfeature designed to sell costlier 6610s (which add network printing).
I like this mouse. It replaced my factory Dell mouse that kept screwing up. It feels pretty nice, the buttons have a nice feel to them and the scroll wheel has a got a nice movement to it. It also has an attractive appearance. Most importantly, the mouse moves the pointer where I want it to go without any hassle. Probably not the absolute best mouse out there, but if you just want a good solid reliable mouse for a reasonable price and that's a little nicer looking than appliance white I'd get this one.
I have had my router for several months now and I have had no problem with this unit. The unit was really simple to set up and start using. Now all I purchase is linksys products for my networking needs.The parental control are great to if you have kids you need to control on the internet.
I found that the best feature on this unit was the ability to plug in a computer keyboard to edit the DVD/CD's. The only problem was the amount of letters aloud for each name (had to abbreviate alot). The sound quality is excellent and the picture second to none. The Pioneer F727 also fit in the same amount of space as my old CD player that held only 61 disks. Very glad to have purchased this model dvd/cd player.
I've used this machine to surf the web, store and analyze my data (no heavy programs). My only criteria, then, was to get the lightest laptop and at the price it seemed like a good deal. But overtime I found many problems associated with it:1. It heated up quite fast. I downloaded a couple of softwares to keep the processor cool, although it's still hot. You can't keep it on your lap while working for even 1 hour.2. I didn't like the keyboard in the beginning but overtime it came into my habit. Dell laptops have better keyboards.3. Battery life sucked from the beginning, it started out ~ 2hours, nowadays it's ~ 1 hr. But FOR ME it's not a problem because connecting through power cord all the time is not a big deal for me.4. Speakers should not be at the front, where you rest you hands while working.5. Although not a big deal but I'd have rather liked the power connection at the back and not on the side. Since I use USB ports quite often, I'd have liked the 3 USB ports distributed on both sides of the machine, atleast not on the same side as the power cord.What else, Interenet connection - both ethernet and wireless work great! touchpad is also good.
The "nonstick" coating starts peeling off in large chunks in the circle around the heating element within a few uses. Never in my life have I seen such poor quality in a supposedly "name brand" item. I have had other electric skillets that lasted years and years. This one started failing in under six months. I will not EVER buy another Presto product based on this sad experience, and am looking to replace this ASAP. It was quite a disappointment, too ... because the smaller size is handy when cooking for two. Buy something else. Or just set fire to your money. This thing is awful. (Please note the other reviews about this common complaint.)
Have reused cheap speakers (total 330w) from a Panasonic bookshelf system and 125 watt (rms) Dahlquist sub-woofer. Even with this cheap infrastructure the difference was mindblowing. Tested only on movies though.This rates as one of the purchases I should have made long ago.
I was very happy with this tripod from Sony. It was exactly what I was looking for in regards to quality and price. Easy to use, lightweight and stylish sum it up.
Upon opening the package and reading the instructions... yes I actually read them for a change, I noticed a statement that it may not work in New York or New Jersey due to the number of radio stations in the area... I live in New Jersey and would have liked to have known that prior to destroying the packaging... one of the plastic boxes you must rip apart to open. However, in this case they were far from correct. I just lowered my antenna and put it on one channel that didn't have a station and used it on a drive from central NJ to Rhode Island (right through NYC)... no problems whatsoever. Biggest advantage is that there is no tape noise from the cheap tape player-type thingy's used with portable CD players.I like it and would purchase another one if needed... as long as the battery don't wear out too quickly. I've only used it for about 6 hours so far.
At under $300 including shipping this is a great deal! Buy it now before they are all gone! Looked at HSU and SVS, but could not justify the extra $$ at this time for my current situation. Great for music and it does pretty well on HT except for the really low stuff. However, I really can't complain at this price!!
I can't say if the speakers meet the claimed specifications since I've experienced problems getting them powered up. Pyle's customer service has ignored all my e-mail requests for advice and assistance.Also beware that the speakers were manufactured in China. I didn't expect that.
This lightweight but sturdy tripod is well suited to the gamut of digital video cameras.
It is lightweight and performs great! The push/pull feature to switch from AF to Manual Focus is smooth and intuitive. Sharp, clear photos I am pleased.
I have an HDMI tv and a DVI cable box. I tried using this adapter and it did not work for my tv. I even tried pulling the middle six pins and it still did not work. Maybe this is only for computer monitors and not tvs?
I have been using this head for over a year. Like it so much. Easy to use, very precise control. It is pretty heavy and bigger than I expected when i first got it though.The only thing I am still puzzling (still) is how to store the extra screw on the quick release plate when i am having my camera mounted.
Worked well for about the first year, but now it will not communicate with my computer (all checks of hardware and software have failed me, of course).
I'd bought a 300D as soon as I realized they existed. I liked it... took some decent shots, dragged it along w/me in Europe, used it for work, etc... but I always felt like I was being shortchanged on features for the amount of cabbage that I dropped for the thing... plus, I was convinced (though may be wrong) that my constant problem w/underexposure was the camera's fault... so I sold the 300d with a plan to buy a 30d asap...finances took a turn and my hopes for a 30d went down with them... but I soon found myself back in the market for a 30d, and nearly bought one, until I took a more critical look at the xti.in short, it's exactly the camera i'd hoped for in the 300d i'd bought initially. and it was considerably less expensive.not a huge fan of the smaller grip, but i've since added a non-canon battery grip and really like the resultant feel.if the funding is not an issue, then 30d > xti any day of the week. but, if you're semi-broke like myself, the 450d is teh hott.p.s. i would rate this somewhere between 4 and 5 stars, but chose 4 to avoid hyperbole. thank you.
I know Sony has come out with a newer model of this basic idea but I wanted to let people know that not all of these TV's blow up at 1 year. I've had this TV for just over a year now and have had no problems with it at all. My sister has the 60" version and hers is still running strong as well. I did purchase the extended plan and a repair guy is coming to check basic maintainance on it but if it weren't for the fact that I'd already paid for that initially he wouldn't be coming.The picture on this tv is still outstanding. I have had many Sony products over the years and only had 1 item ever break, which did take some extended dealing and more the 1 phone call but they fixed it for free.
However, I didn't realize that the tone arm wouldn't move, and the turntable wouldn't turn off when the side of a record stopped playing. I was so concerned with price that I'd forgotten what manual meant!This turntable came with a felt mat, rather than a rubber one. Therefore, I'd put the mat from my old turntable under the new mat.Nowadays the ground wire and patch cords plug into both my mixer and my turntable because they're not built into my turntable.At least, I can play records again.
Having been a MAC user for several years, this was an opportunity to get one of the last with the PC5 chip. This computer is a piece of art. It networked beautifully with my G4 and both are now used in a video editing and graphics capacity.I've read several articles on bugs that must be worked out with the new Intel chip. This G5 was out of the box, plugged in and up and running.I highly recommend the computer and at this price and rebate, it's a steal!
This piece of gear is terrible. It's slow and unresponsive, setting it up for PIP is an absurd pain in the neck that requires multiple input lines, it's impossible to search, sort and navigate. Everything about it is junk, but none more than the company that provides it. DirecTV's service is generally pretty good as far as content and HD quality, but their customer service is so bad it almost seem as if they are intentionally trying to alienate customers. They take the concept of hidden charges to startling new heights. HD service; $10/mo. Each additional receiver; $5/mo. DVR service; $10/mo. That equipment you paid $250 for; that was just a lease! It's another $399 to buy it. Want ESPN classic? How about a $20 sports package filled with all kinds of other useless crap? Just don't cancel before the mandatory two months is up or you'll pay penalty.If you enjoy paying a lot and being jerked around by customer service, I recommend DirecTV.
Great camera, but the standard lense that is shipped with the camera is pretty light weight. Once you start using this camera you are going to want a lense upgrade.
I purchased the X4530 about 3 months ago and have been sorry every since. It is not only sloooooow but the print quality is mediocre at best. When set for the best print quality it takes about 1 minute or more for a page to print. I did call the Lexmark help line but since I can't speak Farsi and they can't speak English I recieved no help from "Steve". My recommendation is to not only not buy this machine but stay away from Lexmark altogether.
For the price, they are great... They stay in my ears without hurting and have great sound quality...
I have been using fluke network tools for years. This is one of my favorite tools, and I always make sure that I have it on me when working on a site. I also have some more advanced tools from fluke that will analyze network cabling with greater detail, but this is the one I use most often. I have never had a problem tracking down un-labled network runs with the toner function, and the fact that I can plug this into a live network with the "Service" mode without any risk of causing issues is also a huge plus because I can make sure that the cable is dark before broadcasting toning signals through it. After a cable is found, I will typically verify my find by running an actual cable test which makes sure that I really have the correct cable and also lets me know that the cable is terminated properly and that there is no breaks in the individual wire pairs. The broadcasting portion of this kit is very light weight, and I have never had any issue with hanging the unit by the wire that I'm testing and leaving it there while I go track down the other end, there is not always a place to set your testing gear on a table when doing this kind of work.If you work in IT, and ever have to work with buiding wiring, GET THIS TOOL.
Others complained about this clock not being visible at night. No big deal to me, because I don't want to see the clock anyway. The hands are not lit (they have a glow-in-the-dark green paint), but there is a light that glows for five seconds then fades out when you hit the snooze button.But I'll tell you real stuff about this clock that you should know about.1. This clock has a snooze that's about 4 1/2 minutes.A standard snooze is 9 minutes. I am a constant snooze-hitter, so I guess this alarm annoys me into waking up on time because such a short snooze doesn't really let me fall back to sleep. This could be a good thing or a bad thing. I love and hate this. My boss loves this.2. The alarm will only ring on a half-past or an o'clock.This means no 7:45 wakeup, it *has* to be 7:30 or 8:00. Other clocks will ring on whatever spot you happen to move the alarm hand do, which is hard to see on any analog clock. I thought I was going crazy when the alarm seemed to wake me up a little too early, but then I tested the clock to confirm the half-hour rounding. If you listen to the clock very carefully, it'll make a very faint click sound every half hour. This means they designed the clock to do this on purpose.One thing to note is that the rounding never wakes up too late, it errs on earlier. For example, if you set the alarm to 8:55, it'll ring at 8:30. If you set the alarm to ring at 9:05, it'll ring at 9:00. The rounding could be a good thing or a bad thing. Good if you're sloppy with setting an alarm hand to the right spot. Bad if you like to set alarms at specific times not on a half-hour. This annoys me personally because I like to set alarms at quarter-till.3. The alarm on/off switch is oriented sideways.This means that in the dark, there is no way to tell which direction to slide the alarm switch. "On" is to the right when you're facing the front of the clock. "On" is to the left when you're holding the clock turned around. This is not a good thing. This is a BAD thing. The only way you can set the alarm in the dark is if you *memorize* which direction is on, or turn on your bedroom lights or use your cell phone as a flashlight. For some reason, most bedroom alarm clocks have their alarm switches oriented sideways, too. Why do they do this? Why can't they orient it vertically? I have seen a Westclox bedroom alarm clock with a vertical on/off alarm switch (up for on, down for off) switch, which is good. Side-to-side is bad, plain and simple.
So far so good. Hope that it holds up and lasts for a decent amount of time.performing very well so far.
I've had the opportunity to compare the Grundig YB400PE to several premium radios, the Tivoli PAL, the Sony ICF SW35, the Grundig S35, the Sangean 505, and the Kaito 1102. How does it rank? It ties for second with the aforementioned radios for FM. First place goes to the Kaito 1102. For AM, it takes a tie for last place with the Sangean 505. Even the reception strength meter shows a weak signal for 790 AM, a major Los Angeles station. In contrast, my Kaito 1102's meter shows "full strength" in its signal. And you can hear a HUGE difference too. The YB 400 does have a good speaker, clear and adequate for a radio its size, but it's not exceptional. I'd give the nod to the Kaito 1102. Since the Kaito 1102 is similarly sized and is fifty dollars cheaper than the YB400, I say it's a no brainer: Get the Kaito 1102.
This is what you want if your receiver does not have phono input.No noise at all. Good sound.
I am a working journalist and I have really found this recorder to be a handy tool for me. It took a little while to get accustomed to using it, but it has proven its worth to me for several interviews, press conferences, court hearings, government meetings, even a funeral of a local dignitary that I needed to cover. I have been happy with the clarity of the recordings, even those of people speaking on a microphone, through an amplifier. I haven't had any other digital recorder, so I have nothing to compare this to, but overall it has done the job I needed it to do.I have only one small complaint - the small display screen isn't working so well, but it hasn't hampered my ability to use it, since what I normally do is record, then download onto my computer, where I actually listen to the recordings.Downloading the files are very simple. I will note that the recordings come in an special format so you do need the special software to listen to it, but the files are convertible to other formats if need be. I don't find this a problem because I don't need it in other formats, but I can see how this may be a problem for others.
I got this unit at Fry's for $300 including tax and am reasonably happy. The remote thing is a nuisance, requires a learning remote, my Cox DVR remote won't control it. And I can't get closed captions to come on, even after calling tech support (they were pretty civil). So far there is no firmware update for this one, and probably won't ever be. No complaints about the picture or color.To the guy with the component cable problem: sounds like the cables themselves could be the issue, mine weren't plugged in far enough and I got a funky pic. One more shove and all is well.
These are very comfortable and can be driven well even by my phone so I'm happy about that. But my only complaint is the big jack. The adapter is huge. I really wish the company would realize how many people use small jacks and maybe sell two versions, one with a small jack and maybe smaller length of cord because that is kind of excessive too. But overall the quality of the audio is excellent.Just an update, after a long time of light use, these have started getting the micro fractures in the plastic headband that others have reported. I wrote the manufacturer but their response was somewhat lackluster and it wouldn't be worth fixing so I'll live with it.
This is an ok keyboard. The keys feel nice, the position of your hands feels more natural.BUT! The way the function keys work really really sucks. The F Lock key may be good for novice users (which Micro$oft seems to be targeting nowadays) but really blows for anyone who has used a keyboard before. And even with the F Lock on, the function keys don't work in some applications.Also, I don't like how the function keys are so close together, or how it's got the 'enhanced' function on the top so you can't read the fn key number. I also used to be able to tell which fn key I'm pressing by the grouping the key is in.I got used to the 'enhanced' home/end/page up/page down/delete (notice no insert) relatively quickly though.Overall, if you've never used a keyboard before, or don't know what a function key is, this keyboard is ok.Oh yeah, after only 2 weeks, the keys don't feel as smooth as when I first got it. So maybe the overall quality is questionable.
I've always been interested in the night sky, and anxiously awaited my MySky. Set up was easy, it took about 10 minutes to read the instructions and I was ready to take it outside. It worked as advertised, identifying planets (Jupiter), stars and constellations. A few days later I took it to a small party, and everybody from a 5 year old (with a little help) to adults thought it was great. I think it'll be great to take on camping trips as well, when the sky is really filled with stars.
I like this bag for because it is very compact. Others have found it to be too small, but don't think you are going to fit anything but the camera and memory card in the bag, on the other hand, if you are looking for a nice compact bag that can fit nicely on your belt, over your shoulder, or even in your purse, then this might be the bag for you. Some of you have stated that it doesn't come with straps or that your camera straps don't fit in the bag, that is because it is not supposed to, you leave the strap on your camera out of the bag, and you use that to put over your shoulder. I can definitely see myself using this bag on my belt when going for hikes in the woods. It will give me a comfortable hands free way of carrying my camera. If you want to carry anything other than the camera a spare memory card, then look for another bag.
Note that there is an extra key between where one positios their right hand over the letter j and the enter key. Very frustrating for touch typists. I threw it out!
I use this item all the time, but I have found that it is hard to get it to stay on your arm. For instance, I tried to tighten it once and it became undone and slipped right down my arm. I found that this is due to the strap not really having something to hold itself in place. It's just looped around a plastic piece and you use velcro to tighten/loosen it. I don't know if that makes sense at all, but it is worth note. I just placed an office clip on the strap to stop it from sliding back in itself. Otherwise it's a good idea.
Works how it is supposed to, can't ask for much more than that. I Haven't had a problem since installation.
I bought this product when I got my 80 Gig iPod... Since then I have used it extensively and have no scratches on my iPod. I have even dropped it several times. I tried 3 other cases/skins before this one and I wasn't satisfied with any of them. The belt clip can easily be removed so if you are only looking for a case, then it is still a great purchase.
After trying 3 other neoprene covers; found this one. IT FITS. Tight yes; but just right (not like theHDE Neoprene Camera Case for Canon EOS 1D Mark III, EOS 2011B002, EOS 7D, and more...it barely fits my T2i with pro lens. I use this to let the camera bounce around in my brief caseA Chestnut Leather Briefcasekeeps it from getting scratched or dirty. I don't connect mine to the camera; it is either on or off; but the snap leash seems fine for me; I can connect the cover to my belt loop when I'm taking photos.
This product worked great. I need to connect a PC up to the router which was on a different level. There is no noticeable singal loss using a 100' cable.
First of all, if you're looking for film-quality photography, you ought to go with film. And if you want professional looking digital prints you ought to get something nice... but this thing, compared to all the other cameras I've seen, is ridiculously perfect for having a camera when you didn't know you would need it. I had been looking for something very small for a long time and I finally found this. I mean, you want to take this thing everywhere, it's so conveniently small. And for snapshots, it's got a pretty decent design and is very easy to use. Setting things up with that orange joystick thing isn't the best, but you don't need to use that to take a picture, just to set up your options and do things in editing and while using other media. The resolution you can get with this is unexpectedly good for such a tiny little lens. I have to admit, trying to use it as an mp3 player just isn't worth it, and if I were you I would not buy it for music. The video looks like video from most other still digital cameras, not great but very convenient if you need a video clip of something quick. And yeah, the supplied card is a joke. Order a bigger card when you order this. I found this camera for $200 elsewhere... so shop around.
I have more than 5 years with DVD Express and components, but now that I have changed to Windows 7, I get a non-compatible notice. So, how can I upgrade my drivers to comply with Win7? Well, after reading other reviews, I've found I'm not the only one with this problem. One solution says that "new drivers are included in the CapWiz install program, however, it aparently MUST detect the old drivers before it will install the new ones..." Download the old CapWiz 3.5 drivers "and extract them to a folder..." of your choice before removing DVDXPress. Then you should be able to install the drivers from the folder you copied them to after disconnecting the CapWiz device. Plug in the unit again, but don't let Windows browse for the drivers, just point to the folder where they have been saved. It should install. Then start CapWiz. Now the error message should be that your drivers are not compatible with this version, and will ask p&egrave;rmission to install the new drivers. I've yet to try this, so hope this will fix compatibility.
This receiver is outstanding. Harman Kardon audio quality, is as usual, superb. The automatic setup makes speaker adjustments very easy. I especially like the ability to use the television as a monitor for receiver setup. The wide array of inputs is great for switching our numerous DVD, cable box, video games, computer, etc., input sources a breeze. I especially like the ability to have the receiver display the name of the device being played. I get to enter that name through menus displayed on the television, so there is no confusion about the source. Setting up the universal remote was lengthy, but every feature worked fine, from the code search for an unlisted DVD player to using the burn through feature to make sure the volume control operates regardless of source selected.The only glitch is that I also have a Harman Kardon stereo receiver in the same rack and the remote does not differentiate between them. I have to turn off main power to the unit I'm not using because the volume control operates both of them.
The flash works well. The instruction book is woefully inadequate. The battery case is nearly impossible to open. Otherwise the flash works very well.
I really prefer vertical in-ear headphones - they don't block out surrounding sounds completely, and are less likely to damage ears with too much volume.The sound quality of these Koss headphones is decent for the price - no problems there.The fit, on the other hand, is very awkward, especially for smaller ears. The speakers are large and the edges are rough, making for an uncomfortable fit.Also the back-of-the-head band is NOT adjustable, so all-around, it's a bad fit for anyone not of the largest build.Your money's better spent on the Sony vertical, ADJUSTABLE, headphones - style #MDR W08L
DVD Player is about a year and a half old. It was fine until about 2 months ago, when it started to skip. I tried a cleaner and it didn't work. Every disc skips especially bad at the begining and in the menu.
Got it 2 days ago and love it .Picture quality is what we have been expected from 20" lcd tv and sound is a pretty loud.This is what we were looking for our bedroom.ProsHDTV readyNTSC/PAL supportbuilt in TV turner16 ms response time ( no such effect as ghosting )Consposition of component (YPbPr), S-video, FR (antenna/cable) connectorsno 16:9no DVI/VGA connectors (Having Samsung 730b, I'm not planning to use it as a monitor)no PIP ( not a problem for us, never use this function on our other TVs)I'd recommend this TV to anyone who are looking for basic LCD TV with good picture quality and affordable price.Also, REBATE form for this LCD TV ,purchased between Nov, 1 - Dec 31, is available on [...].
Works fine but it is cheap. Made in china. You get what you pay for.
This camera takes really good pictures in low light conditions. The ASR also works quite well, and I have taken pictures under 2x-3x zoom that turn out quite well.
Just a note to rave about the Koss Portapros: They are so light weight and the sound is so good for the price, they do sound like more expensive phones and you will feel like you've got these vintage cans on your ears as the design has remained unchanged since the 80s when they came out.
not badquick reveiw:1 save feature alows you to save all your picures you take2 its got a camcorder feature lets you record 1 hour of video3 you have to buy a card key to transfer your media on your pcover all its a smooth model for digital cameras very nice i give it a 4 because, i love old skool poloroids haha but its definetly the one of smoothest digital cameras out there and state of the art as of the past year or so
Great product, super easy to use. I fit a flat extension cord, a thick coax cable and an ethernet cable in there. Don't think you could fit much more, maybe you could squeeze in an HDMI cable, but probably not. Adhesive is strong enough, fit and finish on the connectors is good, what more do you want? Easy to saw through with a coping saw. Buy more than you think you'll need is my only advice, I totally underestimated what I needed.
I did all my research before getting an iRiver. At first I was dead set on having a "flash player." Concerned about moving around with a hard drive device. However I don't jog with it and during my work-out routine, I place the player in a belted tune holder. Nice & secure !I had no problems with reading over the directions and getting this up and running. I also found some very useful sites for added info. Just run a search for iRiver Forums. I was one of those people that had a hard time going from cassette tapes to CD's....LOL ! I truly wish I had bought a mp3 player a long time ago.I chose the H10 (20 GB) because I know it will be a long time before I have to do any upgrading. This device has everything ! The sound will BLOW YOU AWAY !!I also wanted to be sure that I had something that would be compatible with any of the music sites. Mainly for the "All You Can Eat" music downloads.I bought mine at Best Buy store. I was willing to settle for the.... 1 GB version. But at the time they were offering a free $30.00 gift card with purchase of the H10, and free two month subscription to Napster. So basically for an extra $75.00 bucks I could go from 1 GB to 20 GB. Too good to pass up.I have read complaints about the scroll bar. DON'T use it like a regular computer scroll bar.....Just press either the top or bottom of it. If your searching it will pick up speed very fast !I do believe that as we get close to Christmas we will see newer models of all types coming out. I suspect to see everything else slowing dropping in price. :)
Tried this with an emachines W series and an IBM R51 laptop. This device is supposed to split the VGA signal to 2 monitors and while it did, I gave this product only 1 star because the split images were fuzzy. Text could not be read. It didn't pay to return it since shipping costs more than the item. I still needed to split my VGA onto 2 screens so I tried another product, this time spending a bit more and getting a powered splitter which amplifies the signal and this new splitter works fine. Conclusion, this product was defective.
I bought the HL-2070N along with the Brother MFC-440CN as companion peripherals. Having previously owned a Brother laser printer, I knew that Brother made outstanding products offering the best quality and performance in the marketplace. I've never been able to successfully share printers using Window's share function, and was really surprised to find out how well these networking printers work. One of the best pair of purchases I've ever made!
I am actually surprised at the number of negatives, thought that there would be some loyal blinded bose fans writing review.Look, Bose really made a name for itself in the 70's early 80's when they had decent bookshelf speakers, they have totally fallen behind with the advent of surround sound, prologic, thx etc.I agree with many of the comments that the cube speakers are totally worthless, sounds like you are playing a mono am channel. The subwoofer is the worst part of the system, my $50 altec lansing computer speaker system sub blows it away.Needless to say I will never get sucked into another bose product since i am forced to by a new surround speaker system because of the complete and utter bose inadequacy
I always wanted a good quality MP3 Player and I found it on the Zune 30 GB Media Player. Not only you can store music but you can store pictures videos, listen to the radio and Podcasts. Is the best electronic I have bought since my plasma TV.
The software is outdated and they wouldnt even work on my computer that has windows xp. DO NOT BUY
When i originally purchased the headphones they were to be used with my laptop while downloading music. For that purpose the headphones were great. However, i have been using them at the gym and different story there. The sound quality and volume is not good at all, i need to have the volume all the way up on my ipod in order to hear the music, even then i still hear some background noise from the gym.The cord was fine, the band is comfortable and sound is ok if using at home with your laptop and no noise around you.However if you're looking for something to work out with, this is not for you. I will be looking for different headphones do use at the gym.
well first off my 15.4 laptopbarley fits in the case. its a very tight fit.it barley closes. im afraid the zipperis going to break.poor design i think.the power cord. thing is in the wrong place. for my laptop.im afraid its going to get pinched off. also the power cordcomes threw the top of the pocket top. not very pratical.i dont think i will be using it. for me it was a waste of money.because it will be in my junkpile.
Some CD cases are made cheap and the pockets tear or fall apart and let the discs slip through. This one seems to be made well and can take some abuse. I don't have to worry about being careful when sliding CD's into it.The zipper is easy to close even at full capacity.
Great camera a lot of funtions, but not too good resolution.Everything else.GOOD!!
I have a Oronico Lucent card and an existing router and AP from Linksys. I have been very satisfied with Linksys and their products. They seem to play well with CISCO devices and wireless IPAQ processors as well as my laptop.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this unit, especially given that previous reviewers said it needed a memory upgrade. It ran fine out of the box, although it wasn't quite lightning fast, so I could see where the RAM increase would help, so I got another GB at a discount through work, and now it's much faster. The Vista interface is a little different from any other I've used before, but once you get used to it, it has some nice extras, such as the slide show of images from your pictures folder on your desktop, as well as the desktop weather forecast that you can maximize to give a 4 day forecast. I was going to give it 4 stars, but I'll go with the 5 stars because it has every necessary MS office program built in already as a 60 day free trial.
This review applies to the TX and the RX:The picture is quite clear at about 150 feet (CAT5e @ 720p). At 283 feet (measured by a cable tester) the image is quite acceptable, though if you look very closely you can see some minor ghosting. The image is coming from an Aiptek camcorder with component outputs. Haven't tried it at 1080. Turning the distance knob trades sharpness for some speckle, but does nothing for the ghosting.Warning: if you are joining several CAT5 runs and get blue colors instead of yellow (blue people for example), it's not the unit, you most likely wound up with a crossover cable. Throwing another crossover cable in the run will fix it. (A good cable tester will tell you that your run is x-over)All in all I'm keeping it, but I do not believe the stated distance (500-1000 feet) - I expect the picture to degrade further.
Gets the job done. Soft leather. No problems to date. Might not protect the corners of your iPhone. A little difficult getting the phone in and out of this holster. Great value for the price.
I am very disappointed in the mouse performance. It is jittery, jerky and often unresponsive.I am running Windows 7 and have loaded the CD , adjusted everything using the control panel mouse section, changed the usb to the front of the processor and done everything I know to do. It just doesn't work as well as my old Logitech.
This bulb worked for a few hours but it's life was way too short for my liking. I've had other bulbs that lasted three times longer. I do a lot of video work using "hot lights". The color temperature is correct but just doesn't last.
I purchased this DVD player from Circuit City abour 3 months ago. My intention was to watch DVD movies in my hotel room during my endless trips abroad on business.The other reviewers have nicely summarized the detailed features on this player. I would like to affirm that I did an exhaustive review of all the current players and found that this one offered the best picture quality, progressive scan output and component video. It can therefore double as a DVD player with the output connected to a good hotel room TV.Unfortunately most hotel room TV's do not have component video inputs and that is the main reason why I returned this player back to Circuit City and got a Sony Vaio laptop instead. The laptop has a larger screen and I just watch movies on it (no connection to hotel TV's).I might add that the Vaio laptop blows away any portable DVD player on the market including this one when it comes to picture quality. However, I must emphasize that this is not a fair comparison as the laptop costs $1500 versus $335 for this player.I still regret not having this little player with me any more. It is much more easily transported than the laptop and I would not have worried about having it stolen as much. It has a beautiful form factor and the battery seemed liked it would last 2-3 hours easily.I took one star away because the speakers are really weak. You will need to use headphones or buy a pair of portable speakers. I have some active portable speakers from Sony that offer quite good bass sound that you need for action movies.By the way, I still have a portable Sony FX-700 that I reviewed here 3 years ago. The Sony is going strong despite some considerable abuse from my eight-year old. I have also owned 2 Mintek's and they conked out in less than 6 months - not nearly as kid resistant!All in all, this Phillips unit is a really good buy if you are in the market for a portable DVD player. Buy this player - it is a quality product.
I recieved the drive faster than promised and it has worked fine: quick and quiet. I ordered two and chose to do that rather than a single terrabyte drive so that one could serve as backup to the other until such time as I needed the second. No complaints.
This mouse feels a lot smaller than any other mouse you might have used. It looks great and works very smoothly.Kensington surely is trying to revolutionize compactness....everything, including the USB dongle fits inside the mouse! Makes it really easy to carry!Highly recommend it.
Let's start out by saying that I like the device, It's a better sounding player than any of the others I've used recently. With that said, let me detail why I think it's an average product and will be getting something to take it's place.First there is no Mp3 support. None. All Mp3s have to be converted in order to get them on the disks. This takes a LONG time. Even longer than dragging and dropping my directory trees onto the more expensive hard-drive players.Speaking of Drag and Drop... there is none. Any music you put on this player must be done so with the crappy software that is included.I say the software is crappy because every CD I've ever owned has been ripped to my hard drive by artist with directory brances for each album title. The software that I'm supposed to use to transfer my music to the player only regognizes about half of those ablums (even though every album falls into catagory trees under the artists' name) and lists them as "misc" albums. The result of importing your files into the software is a directory folder by the name of Metallica, which contains sub folders for the albums "Kill 'em All," "Ride the Lightning," "Master of Puppets," "And Justice for All," and "Metallica" suddenly becomes "Artist: Metalica, Albums: And "Justice for all" and "Metallica" and the Misc. Artists area of the software suddenly contains the rest of the albums. This is rediculous, especially given that I've done all the work in arragning all my artists and albums for the software. You would think it could simply look at my organization of the files in question and import them as it sees them. Instead it basically does it's own thing.With my old Archos Jukebox player, all I had to do was plug it into my computer and drag the directory tree over to the new USB drive and wait about an hour.With the NetMD player, I have to select the tunes I want (because there is much less room on an MD than say a 1 gig flash drive) and wait while the song is converted from mp3 to the propriatary format and then wait for the song to be transered over the USB 1.0 cable. In other words it's slow. In the time it took me to burn a 66 song MD, I could have transered about 5 gigs of my mp3 collection to a hard disk player.Also annoying is the fact that FEW of my settings carry over from one disk to the other. So when I throw in a mix disk and set it to play in shuffle mode, it works fine until I hit stop and remove the MD to replace it with a new one. Then I have to navigate the menu to set the player pack to shuffle mode. The sound settings and display settings are carried over regardless of the disk being played, but the other settings are not.One last gripe is that in order to carry a full working day's worth of music, I have to carry several mini-disks. Meaning that my pocket is packed with a five pack of recorded Mini-disks and the player as well as an extra battery just in case. There's just not that much storage capacity in a Mini Disk. I can get about 60 to 70 songs on a single Mini-disk, but the average 256mb flash drive player does the same and is easier to use (and cheaper too).Honestly though, the positives outweigh the negatives (saving this device from a 2 star rating in my book). The Sound quality is AMAZING. Seriously, I've not heard an mp3 player sound like this before. Of course, the NetMD player isn't exactly an mp3 player and I suspect that has something to do with the sound quality. My guess is that the format that the mp3s are converted to restore some of the peaks and valleys in the music that the mp3 format ignores. Even the lp4 recorded disks actaully sound better than more other Mp3 players I've used.The interface is good, with simple clicks sets everything up and running. The software, while nothing but annoying, is easy to install and figure out and does it's job. The battery life is AWESOME! For a single AA battery you get a LOT of play time.It's a great player, but I think most people who buy this would be better served by a 256mb, 512mb or 1 gig flash drive for a few dollars more. You would get more music in a smaller package and you wouldn't have to use clunky and annoying software to get your music onto your player or from your player to another computer or player.In the end, the Sony mz-dn430 is not a bad little device, but it could be a whole heck of a lot better and simple 256mb and 512mb flash drives are in about the same price range, store more music and are much easier to use.
Nothing to say really, it is a simple product. That does what it says it does and its nice to see that. I am very happy with it.
whip is discreet. at a 50 feet away, you would need sharp eyes to notice it. easily tuned with supplied allen key. works well on my excursion given the roof is at 7 ft., capping the top of the antenna a little over 10 ft. and it's portable so any drive thru or garage lower than 10 ft is no challenge to rest it done. no detachments going 85 miles an hour.
Please go into this purchase knowing that you aren't going to get the quality of a $1,000 camera for $350 and I think you will be pleased.yes, some things are annoying like the LED lights being spotlight focused on a small area and the "night mode" slowing down the shutter so it is choppy.BUT compared to the previous Canon I owned, it is great.Low light shooting is much better even with out the light, and the colors are much more vibrant and distinct.I burn my movies to DVD and the difference between this JVC and my Canon are substantial.There is VERY little to no pixelation or rough dithering in low light with the JVC.It is somewhat grainy but ALL cams are at low light.As for the drivers not working, as mentioned in some reviews, XP Pro AND XP Home both recognized cam as soon as I plugged it in and driver disk wasn't even needed.I work for a company that sells consumer electronics and 70% of the returns we get are NOT because the product is defective, but because the user can't figure it out.Go with a retailer who has at least a 14 day return policy and try it out. if you don't like it, return it and try something else.Just don't expect Corvette performance at a Chevette price and you'll be happy with this.
Great price at a price. I was able to use this light, but it is not very bright. I'm sure that can be solved with a different bulb. Umbrella is cheap, but does the job. Stand is somewhat sturdy.
Have looked for this again, but couldn't find.Nice dorm unit.
I bought the bose lifestyle 48 after a lot of research. To make things simple for the future customers, let me write the pros and cons numericallyPROS-1] A great system with a great sound! A great investiment for a lifetime of music. Ideal for apartments with small spaces. I am sure that you can make a better system using components from different companies- but if you want a complete great system from 1 company- this is it!!!2] the u music does work out great, it does make the music storing much better and can store upto 350 hours. Earlier reviews spoke against the u-music; but it is clearly mentioned in the brochure that it does not identify mp3 and net downloaded music. The in built hard disc does work out great for ordinary CD's- storing is easy, and because you play mostly the stored music you increase the life of the lens too!and the system sorts and classifies all the music which is really convenient3] the companies also sends regular updates for recognizing all the recently released albums and the service is prompt.CONS1] None so far, but if some people think that the u-music is not optimal, then I suggest that they can buy one without a storing facilty e.g bose 28 or bose 35 and connect it to an ipod; but on a long term basis this may be a disadvantage if you want to expand the system to another room.I thought of that, but ultimately I bought one with music storage and am not regretting it.p.s I meant to give a 5 star rating, but by mistake I put a 3 star and I am not able to change it on editing process! sorry!
This case is great. My wife bought it for her camera and we took it on a diving trip. Worked awesome!
I have a HP computer and have had no problems with the PC Camera. It is a great device and very easy to set up. I'm waiting for some more family members who live across the US to get it. I love it!
If You Buy The iFi For $400.00 , It Should Come With The iPod. Without iPod Buy iFi At Costco For $200.00. And Get iPod On Sale, Bestbuy? Under $200.00 If Your Thinking About It; Stop Go Buy It Now.It Will Be Gone Soon & Up In Price. Trust Me I:m Just A Guy On The Couch. But Even A Blind Pig Finds An Acorn Now & Then. K.K.
I'm moving drives to a new system and have attached these cables to different drives multiple times during the past month and they have worked flawlessly. The connectors continue to snap tight (as expected) every time.
works very well in the carolina's...i now have 29 ch for free...hd is amazing...better then Time Warrner Cable...only trouble was when the hurricans blew through...but for most of you thats not a problem....we have an 1080i hdtv and recieve 5 in hd NBC, CBS, FOX, CW, ABC...and many more in standard def....just cause you dont have a HDTV...dont sweat it...you just need a converter...or a digital tv....thats it...i like it but it goes well due to the fact that i own a RCA surround system and i just looks like another park out it....we dont have the "Bunny ears" up...there folded away...no problem with picture
Do not buy this garbage, it is the worst monitor from ViewSonic. I bought it because I finally decided to get rid of my CRT and get in the modern LCD world.. big mistake, this monitor sucks, it has burn in after only a month of use, it also has DEAD pixels on 2 corners of the screen - Customer support said not our problem. This pretty much makes your display into 15" instead of whats promised.
As I had hoped, the buttons on this are large enough that my elderly mother can see them. The remote is laid out in a logical way, so she was able to use it quickly. Like all Universal remotes, the programming is the only "problem" and it's not problem, just a bit time consuming. If you can get a helper to read the numbers while you push the buttons, it's really very simple. Arrrived on time and in good shape.
I feel comfortable moving my arm in any direction that my Creatize Zen will not slip out and fall off. The belt also fits my arm comfortably.
its good and works really good. I will recommend this to anyone that needs one. its an easy hook up
The speakers arrived right on time. The speakers came in a nice box and included wires, grills, and hardware to install them. I did not like the grills but I was not going to use them. The speakers are heavy and have a huge tweeter that has it's own crossover. The speakers looked quality built and were impresive. I am running the speakers off a MPR-F240 Alpine amp. The amp is clean but does not put out a lot of power, about 25 true RMS in my opinion. The speakers suond amazing. They put out some nice mids, heavy lows if you want that and the highs need to be toned down on the head unit because they are so loud. I thouhgt I was going to have to install a set of tweeters but you do not need them with these speakers. I think you can get a little more out of the speakers but pushing a little more RMS. I wouldn't recomend more than 50 true RMS per channel. On a budget or not, you can't go wrong with these speakers.
son bought a used boom box for his car and the rubber for the speakers was shot. This works quite well but instead of using the glue provided with it we used Monster Glue as it seems to work better.
I love this printer enough that we got one for my parents, too. The print quality is good, papers come out fast, and the fax and scanner work pretty well.The two reasons I didn't give it 5 stars:1. I often have a hard time printing labels with the Avery templates that came with Word Perfect. I get an error message that says the printer doesn't have the right driver.2. It's probably b/c the printer is hooked up to a DSL line, the phone, and an answering machine, but sometimes faxes don't come through.
After going through 3 routers of name brands and having constant dropouts, I was leary of this one. Have had it for almost one full month now and no dropouts and the reception is great throughout the house. I am very pleased and happy with this router.
We wanted high-capacity batteries for our Golf GPS. We never could find 2700 mah at local stores.These batteries are great. We have used them over a month now. They last through several usesand recharge quickly. Highly recommend them!
The price of this cartridge was reasonable. Had true color when printing. I`m glad I went with this one.
I love this lens. It focuses so quickly and quietly that the only way you know it happened are the dots in the view finder. The first time I used I thought the lens wasn't focusing but it was just really quick and quiet. Focus is dead on. I already had the firmware upgrade on my K10D so it was dead on right out of the box. The image quality is fantastic even at 16mm. I haven't noticed any distortion on any of my images that you might expected from a super wide lens. This is the lens I should have gotten with my K10D instead of the Tamaron lens set that I got instead. I haven't had the lens that long so I don't know if I will have the QC issues that others have reported. If I do I will update this review.
i recieved this 10 days after i ordered it.. i put it in my agp slot for the first time and the computer didnt find it. did everything reboot uninstalled and disabled the video driver on the board and everything. so i figured out to take it back out and i seen it was a wedge in fit.. so i wedged it in. and wow was i surprised with it.. 3 videos at once?! meanwhile i could only play one on my presario with choppy lag to it which is why i got this anyway.. i own a presario 5310us dont ask y i own something so crappy but its worth an upgrade from what it was. one thing i was concerned about.. why is the serial number covered with marker????? did i get a stolen product???? hope not.... other than that i didnt use the cd i went to the nvidia drivers site and got an updated driver.. all in all a nice card and im happy with it to play videos for once...
I recommend this laptop if you are not going to use graphic intensive programs. FPS games =(
This one is a replacement. The first one sacrificed itself & saved my TV. I now have one on all TV & computer outlets. These work!
Polarizing filters are used to eliminate glare on non-metallic surfaces like glass or water. They can also be used to increase the contrast and color saturation of your image. I use my polarizer not only to eliminate glare, but also to make skies a nice shade of blue or to get some "pop" out of clouds.There are so many options to consider when purchasing the Polarizing filter for your needs. For instance, linear vs. circular, film or digital versions, or quality vs. price.If you are making use of a TTL or auto-focusing system, Circular Polarizers are designed to work with those features. Linear Polarizers has their uses, but they are manufactured differently and may not work. Unless you are certain, just get a Circular Polarizing filter.There are some digital circular polarizers on the market. I am not sure what makes a cir-pl lens better for digital as opposed to film. I use a Canon 20D Digital SLR and see no problems caused by using a supposed non-digital filter on a digital camera.Most of the time, when it comes to filters; you get what you pay for. Does that mean you need an expensive polarizer? Of course not, just be sure to get the right filter for your needs. What ever polarizing filter you get, make sure it is color neutral to prevent unwanted tinting. Spending more on a color balanced filter will save time in post. If you need multiple filter sizes, consider saving money by using step down rings.Currently I use the Hoya Pro1 filters, as the Canon polarizing filters I previously owned were without question bulkier and heavier. The weight might not seem like much, but when you stick all your items in a backpack all the extra bits of weight add up quickly. I can spend a good amount of time with my equipment on my back so this is a big concern for me. When it came down to the images, at times I would see a browning tint on my photos. The tint is easy to clean up in Photoshop CS2, but I don't see that problem with the Hoya Pro1 filter.Overall, I would recommend against the Canon polarizing filters. I originally thought, "it is Canon, it must be quality." Since then I have replaced all my Canon filters. This filter works, but comes at a cost of disadvantages to other similarly priced filters.PROS:Can be used for film or digital camerasEliminates internal reflections and ghostingCONS:Bulky and heavyNot neutral color balanced
Very easy set up, nice size. Great portability. Speaker sound quality is just average at best. I haven't tested the range yet but it works great inside the house.
This product does its job: Which is to protect the Palm. (They can, and do, break, you know, if you drop them without protection).The strap holds the Palm in the case securely, as does the ingenious snap-in docking mechanism. There are slots for two or three credit cards and a side slot for some cash. But this only works as a wallet in a pinch.On the down side, the case does roughly double the depth of the Palm Vx, but the way I see it, that's the price of protection.
This beautiful and exquisit addition to any AV system is well worth the effort. Delievering 400 watts of pure, unsolicited bass which will, literally, stand the hair on your neck. This unit is actually very fashionable so that you do not have to 'hide' it somewhere in your room. I actually have mine behind my Ent.Center, which is just beacuse it fits like a glove. The bass reponse is greatly controlled and utilized by the controls on the unit; however, make sure you get good bass cable(s) to hook up to it. Something of this magnitude definately requires that the user not use the $5 cables that places sell. If you are going to buy this unit, show it off in the best way it can be shown off. The chase scene in 'Batman Begins' is AWESOME! 5 of 5 on this unit.
...at least somebody is catering to this market. There are so many products out there (cables, power, etc.) that are so obviously designed to make money by giving you the cheapest possible components. I purchase my Monster products with delight because at least they APPEAR to care about quality. I have never actually compared this power strip to another by watching the same video feed and cannot say for sure that it does what it says with regard to filtering AC pollution. BUT, I do know that AC pollution exists and sometimes my mobile video equipment will pick up radio signals and corrupt microphone recordings. This power strip does completely eliminate RF (radio frequency) interference, and that alone made it worth the purchase for me.
This is a good compromise between shakey hand held shots and the trouble of setting up a trypod. It's lighter, less obtrusive, and can double as a walking stick. Plus you don't have to have a ball or pan head, because it is so easy to rotate or tilt, however a quick disconnect between the pod and the camera makes things go smoother and faster.P.S. I own several Velbon products and they are all exceptionally well made. Get the disconnect.
Yamaha has one of the best reputations for making SCSI CDRW's. I've had my 8424 CDRW for about 6 months now and it has always performed reliably. At 8x, 650MB CD's can be burned within 9 minutes, which is fast enough for all my needs. You can find faster CDRW's out there (Yamaha makes a 16x one), but consider the price difference and the few minutes you would save per CD.I needed an external unit because I am using this device with a Apple laptop. It is very easy to use. The unit came with Adaptec Toast 4 (light version) software, which can burn both data and music and is user-friendly. I wish the Toast software were the deluxe version, which has more capabilities (like recording in a PC-compatible format). Maybe Adaptec did not want that (most CDRW brands only include the light version).It also included Neato CD-labeling kit, which is very useful for printing out and applying labels/designs on the CD's. This is a valuable addition.The external case is well-built, pleasant-looking, and reasonably quiet. It does have two fans to cool the CD mechanism inside, but this produces just as much sound as most fans inside the computers the unit would attach to. One important thing to note is that this CDRW does not come with a SCSI cable or adapter, you'll have to purchase one separately. Make sure you find the right one for your computer, since there are many shapes of SCSI ports.
This is exactly what I was looking for, a good, durable, and sharp pair of binoculars for mountain walking, wildlife spotting and sporting, amazing image quality, a lot of chromatic aberration but thats common on this products.100% recomended
I bought this to replace the microdrive I was using in my camera. And I am very happy with the speed of this card over the microdrive.
Things to know:1. It works2. Uses tiny flathead screwdriver connectors. I used 16ga wire and felt like the screw downs could be a lot more robust. I had one wire pop out while placing the assembly into a single gang box. I would hesitate to use anything thicker than 16ga wire.3. The decora plate seems to be off from standards by one mm or so. Make sure you use the plate cover they provide.4. Switch seems sturdy and well built. Easy to operate.
Okay, so when I purchased this item I first installed the drivers from DLINK(I have windows vista). When I did this, I could barely get this adaptor to work. I wasted WAY too much time messing around with the DLINK drivers. I originally read the review about using the US Robotics one, however, I made the mistake of first using the DLINK ones. After switching to the US Robotics driver, the device finally worked on a regular basis. After you installed the drivers and it does not work, reboot your computer and see if that does it. If not, uninstall the US Robotics driver and try it again.Now, I have a laptop but I rarely move it. So when I did this a week ago, and therefore unplugged the DLink adaptor, when I plugged it in again, it did not work. This was a huge headache. But after uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers it did work again.I got this to save on my monthly cell phone bill. For $10, after MIR, it was a good deal. Just, for your own sake, install the US Robotics driver. [...]If you have Vista, download their beta driver. It works for me. Anyways best of luck with this product. I rated it a 4, because if you can get it working, its great. Remember on Skype under tools, options, audio settings, to have VoipCapture and VoipPlayback selected for microphone and speakers.Best of luck!!!
I have been using this product for years. It came with a charging unit.It is small, including the charging unit. It fits in just any carrying case.Easy and handy to use. I now use a new Canon camera that uses a differentmodel battery. If you need the Canon NB-3L--I recommend it!!
I bought this unit and installed it at a cabin for turning our Cobra inverter on/off.I wanted to mention something that I didn't see in any of the other comments: the hole spacing on this remote switch is NOT the standard spacing of a receptacle/switch/etc. The holes are wider than the standard outlet box spacing. I don't know Cobra's reason for this; they could have made it standard. The instructions include a template if you were mounting it to a wall; but they could have just as easily made the hole spacing standard and still provided a similar template. Anyway, I ended up drilling two holes at the right spacing so I could mount it to a PVC outlet box mounted to a wall in a covered porch. It was relatively simple to do, and I was pleased to find out that the unit is made out of aluminum; not just some cheap plastic panel.We'll see how long it holds up, although I don't expect it to be turned on and off more than 30 times per year. So far, so good.And yes, as one other reviewer stated, the LED is not very easy to see during the daylight hours. The Cobra inverters give an audible beep when they are turned on and off. That, in combination with checking whether you can turn a light on or not, tells you whether the inverter is off if you absolutely can't see the LED during the day. Not too hard.
At first I was skeptical about the price being so high and the camera didn't look very solid. But now that I've gotten to hold it in my hand I can tell it was constructed well enough for what it does. I've also, obviously, gotten a chance to go through and play with all the settings and from what I've seen this is a great camera with lots of features. It has I/O ports on the back for the extreme user, but I am just basically using this for my home.Some of the features include streaming audio, MPEG 4 video compression, motion detection, 802.11b(+) wireless (22Mbps speeds), video settings (color, brightness, etc.), optional text on the camera stream, and more.The video quality is great, the audio could be better, but it is the best it can be without having an external audio mic located exactly where you are focusing. The audio is still a great feature and picks up sounds just fine.
This is pretty simple. If you are a new DSLR shooter as I am, you'll learn that lenses are very expensive. This is simple to screw onto any of my Nikkor lenses for my D40. The UV protection is also nice for outdoor shots, reducing glare, etc. I've already been really glad I had this attached to my lens as my camera was sitting in my car's passenger seat and I had to take a sharp corner...saved the lens, and I've only had the thing 2 weeks. Lesson learned, zip your camera back up in it's case before driving around town.
Poorly designed: the base extends backward beyond the wall-mount brackets. Inferior quality: wobbly; came with a broken wire. Some assembly required: and the pieces don't fit well together.
I use this product to transmit a signal from my camcorder to a receiver to broadcast a live signal to two projection sceens for the comedy shows I record. The signal quality is ok for what I need but it is not spectacular. I would question any use between walls or subfloor. My line of sight is clear but when someone walks between the transmitters you will get a little interference. Useful but not spectacular.
after spending 5 hours with linksys tech support, wmls11b would not work, nor could Linksys tech support give me any reason why this unit would not work. i knew more about wi-fi and mp3 formats than the 4 tech support personal, i talk to. i currently have a linksys media adparter wma11b, and had no problem with setting up. the software that comes with the wmls11b is very poor. Linksys need to go back and start over with this product. the concept is very good, but Linksys hardware and software all wrong
I went to my local camera shop looking for a filter that would give me the deep blue skies and the nice green landscapes. The 58mm Tiffen was the recommendation but the costs was $70 and that was a bit more than I really wanted to spend.Of Course, Amazon was the logical next stop and I spent less than 1/2 as much for this lens and it turns out it was worth the price I would have paid at the camera shop. I felt like a thief, but buying smart often seems like this, so I just enjoyed my purchase.The Camera shop was right, this is the best filter on the market, Tiffen Rocks.
I have two TV's. I just moved to a brick building in the city. I've hooked a Terk up to both, and it works well, even on the TV where I can't put the antenna in the window.After reading these reviews, people made it seem better than the Terk. I figured, "Well if it gets a better signal than the Terk, I'm sold."The Downsides:1. It doesn't work very well. Reception is spotty at best, even in the window. I can't even get all the channels. I have to spend 10 minutes playing with it to find a channel, and then, of course, I lose all the other channels.2. It's ugly. I knew this going in, but I was willing to take the trade-off because it was supposedly so good (I thought I'd hide it.) It's a big thing that looks like a BBQ grill, or a baking rack, with several other metal things attached. Ugly, ugly, ugly.3. You have to spend more money. Just don't think you're going to buy this antenna and that's it. You have to buy coaxial cable, and make or buy something to support it. (because it's meant to be an outside antenna)***Update***Well it's been a few months, and I'm still not satisfied with this product. It needs to be in the window in order to get reception, and I constantly have to move it around to get a signal. Sometimes after moving it to get one channel, I'll lose the other channels. This is very frustrating considering the Terk (as I've said before) never needs to be touched. (for the guy who asked, it's the Terk Indoor / Outdoor model) From my experience this product is a lot weaker than the Terk, which is disappointing considering that I live in the city and most people raved how powerful this product is.
We bought these for a call center, and what I've found is that some callers absolutely love them while others complain that they are too tight. By paying attention to who is saying what, I have determined that it has to do with the shape and size of the persons head. Those with a wide head are complaining, while those with a long narrow head absolutely love them.My advice: take a look in the mirror before you decide if they are for you.
I let my students use them when they are doing computer work with audio. After one month I have had no complaints.
These speakers are fantastic! I got them when the radio in my car expired. I have no trouble hearing my music while these speakers are riding in the passengers' seat. They WILL work with any MP3 players designed to be used with headphones, which would be all of them I think. I also bought a 3 piece set for powering your iPod so I could steal the USB to car charger part to power the speakers. I have not tried these speakers with batteries in them. My only complaint, and this is a really small one, is that sometimes what it 'amplifies' is not the part of the music you want to hear. It tends to amplify the reverberations often heard while a guitar is playing instead of the actual notes played, for example. I think that is called feedback and it is not a pleasant sound. Still, this is a very small 'problem'. The price on this is great. They have so far survived 4 months of living solely in my car with all the temperature changes and getting sent flying because I had to slam on the brakes that entails. Even if they expire tomorrow, I will have gotten my money's worth and will have no qualms replacing them with the exact same product.August 9, 2011These speakers are still going strong! Occasionally, they will randomly hiss, even when music is not playing, but other than that there is nothing to complain about.
Dell sold me a laptop that was incompatible with docking station and stand; replaced docking station and stand but still didn't work. Since this process took more than 21 days, Dell penalized me a 10% "restocking" fee and made me pay for shipping. Took a great deal of time to even get them to take the system back. Take my advice and stay away from Dell products.
Strapped with too few component outputs off my Cable DVR, I bought the above. It works well. It can switch between 3 component signals. No remote is a bummer.
This product is worthless for me. Plugged it into my AT&T Trimline Telephone and it would not carry a dial-tone across the device from the base to the handset. Junk.
The headphones are inexpensive and functional. I don't use them for listening to loud music or bass, but I don't imagine that they perform well there. If you're looking for a cheap pair of headphones to listen to an audio book or soft music, go with these.They are comfortable enough.
This is a truly wonderful MP3 player! Small size, huge capacity and the video/photo functions are great.The only negative is that the battery gets used up much faster with videos.Still, this is a state of the art machine...
InFocus LP 530s have planned lamp failure - but you can get around it!To those who own an LP530 and are looking for another lamp after about 1800 hours of use. You may have seen "Change Lamp" messages for a few times, then one day the lamp flickers for half a second at power-up, then nothing but a red flashing light on top.Uh oh - I guess I need a new lamp. NO YOU DON'T! InFocus, in their "put the customer last" design attitude, has decided to DELIBERATELY TURN OFF a perfectly good lamp at 1800 hours of use, even if it still works. Here's how you can get around that (this only works once the timer hits 1800 hours - I've tried to reset it early, but it has no effect):1) Turn it off and unplug the power. Flip it over.2) If you want to take the lamp out and blow the projector out with compressed air, it's very easy to do. I would do that periodically anyway.3) If you don't see any obvious blow-out of the lamp, RE-INSTALL IT. Power it up and hold down VOLUME - and SOURCE at the same time for 5 seconds. On top of the unit, it's the TOP ARROW and LEFT ARROW in the 4-button grid below the MENU button.4) Bingo, the lamp timer will reset and you will probably get a fully functional projector again, WITHOUT having to spend $400 on a replacement.5) I'd buy a replacement bulb anyway to have it around in case it really does fail, but if you run the projector with ECO MODE turned on, your lamp should last significantly longer than InFocus' artificial 1800 hour time limit. Just keep resetting it every 1800 hours until it fails, try not to move it or jostle it much, clean it with compressed air periodically, and run it in ECO MODE for best lamp life.Hope that helps!
Choose this DVD player after a lot of research. Wanted something that could play DivX movies.What a difference this player makes in comparison to my 5 year old Apex DVD player. The 1080p upscaling looks great on my Samsung 1080P TV - the picture looks great - bright and the colors are beautiful. Played an avi file that I burnt on a DVD-R and that plays great too. The player has an optical and HDMI which are great feautures too. I have only had it for a few days... so I am giving it a 4 star hoping that I don't run into trouble after a few months of usage.Would fully recommend this player for the price range and the feature set. Oh and don't forget to get the HDMI and optical cables from Amazon .. the cost a fortune outside!
This is a lens of extremes. It's sharp (a bit too sharp for portraits), but as others have stated, its heavy and slow to focus. Is is OK for some subjects but terrible for others.The biggest negative is that it has the most unattractive bokeh I've ever seen. (Ken Rockwell was kind when he only said it has "poor bokeh!") It's jagged, and for lack of a better word, ugly. I know, I know some reviewers said the bokek is good. With all due respect, I don't think they know what great bokeh looks like.Anyhow, if one uses this for stuff like wedding pixs (not my interest), etc. where the background is unimportant, this lens is fine. But, for outdoor portraits (I really enjoy shooting), where the background should be smooth and pleasingly out-of-focus, this lens is really, really bad. Otherwise, for general photos, landscapes, etc. it's fine. After about 100 shots, I shot it back to the dealer. Uploading a sample shot - it's cropped for privacy of the subject, but the background "bokeh" speaks for itself. (SEE: "Customer sample photos," currently on Page 2, 9th shot (but page numbers change as others add photos) -- see the photo with the shimmering red background that looks like soggy strawberries!).
I ordered this system mainly for the wireless surround speakers. The system looks cool, and works ok for movies as well. But for listening to any kind of music, its simply does not do a good job. The subwoofer is so so with the bass output not as good. If you are looking for a system with wireless rear speakers and mostly just for watching movies, then its a good bet. I exchanged mine for a Onkyo home theater system since I needed one that I can play music on as well.
excelente memoria, tiene mucho uso, tanto para las camaras como para ciertos celulares, es facil si manejo, la recomiendo 100 %
The head phones solved a problem for me and my wife but unfortunately, the headphones pick up every signal in the area which sounds like clicking and is annoying.
I purchased 2 aquarium programs prior to the Aquazone purchase, so I know what "realistic" looks like, and I assure you, this program is anything but! The plants are stationary, and don't sway with the motion of the water; the bubbles look like drawn circles, as opposed to my other programs, where the bubbles look like a real aerator; the fish in this program swim, then freeze for a second, with no motion at all - then swim haltingly again; the backgrounds are anything but convincing, and I recommend looking at other programs before wasting your money on this one.
Just a word of caution, if you have a HP deskjet printer, the jetdirect and deskjet don't really play well with each other. If I leave my printer turned on and connected to the jetdirect print server, it will randomly print out a blank page every couple of hours. I'm not sure why this is. The solution is for me to just turn the deskjet printer off when I'm not using it and turn it back on when I need it. Other than that everything works fine. The jetdirect seems to work fine with HP laser office printers though. We have one at the office and haven't had problems with it.One other thing is that you have to configure it with telnet, which could be above the skill level of the average user.
I must say that say that I was very satisfied with this product. It performed just as it said it would, with no complications of any kind. Yes, I would recommend this product for anyone requiring a dependable charger.
I bought this during my husbands first overseas deployment. It lasted the whole year. It has fallen, been handled by an infant and toddler and still worked great for the whole year. We even shipped it to a new house, totally mistreated it due to the kids and cat. When I needed it again for another deployment, it still works! It is totally worth the twenty dollars I paid. The picture is fine and sound is alright. Easy to install and set up. If and when I break it, I will buy another just like it.
After reviewing online a number of FM transmitter products, I was concerned about finding one that actually works in an urban area (in this case the Boston area), since there are very few available FM frequencies. I was mildly surprised to find that this product works pretty good. I'm using it with my MP3 player (Creative Zen) and though occasionally there is a slight interference, it does the job. Just remember it is an FM broadcast so you are not going to get high fidelity and any low FM radio transmissions (I chose 88.1) will get blocked by this device. At one point when I was removing the device, I was suprised to hear a radio station broadcast on that frequency, so this device does a pretty good job of sending a strong signal.Pros - Finds available freqencies, strong signal to block radio station transmissions, lighted display of frequency used.Cons - High price
This is a great product! It's lightweight, durable and very easy to use. You can add neat effects to what you are filming and can edit them using the software included. One very small yet a flaw none the less is that I can't find any more batteries for the camcorder and I'm stuck with one that doesn't last very long if you're constantly using it. All in all this is a great product that I'd highly recommend.
I bought a spare battery for my Zen Vision W as I take a lot of long haul flights and power points are not readily available. Battery life is excellent easily giving 4 to 5 hours when watching films and well over 16 hours when listening to music. Also charge is retained really well, I inserted a battery that had been charged 10 days previously to find it was still fully charged.
I write this because I am stunned to find that this unit which I bought at least ten years ago, remains current! Who keeps a model current for 10+ years?I paid $70 for this receiver around 2002 and have had no problems at all. I bought it to power a pair of Boston Acoustics outdoor speakers. I've been accused of being a tweak. My home stereo includes Bryston, Magnepan and similar level products, to offer perspective. But I'm admittedly not being terribly critical of a now $100 receiver powering background speakers. But the speakers are quality enough to expose weak electronics driving them. And they sound fine.Note regarding other reviews: I haven't zapped this receiver with static electricity, so I can't speak to that. Also, to the individual with the switching to standby problem: very good chance it's a power supply failure. IF so it would be easy to fix. At least save the land fill space and recycle the unit!The Sherwood was cheap and continues to pump out very good sound after ten years while housed in a pretty hostile garage environment. I'm rewarding it during our remodel, by moving it into the house into a clean equipment closet.It's been a great value for me. Hope this helps.
I have had this printer for a month and it works great, short warm up time and fast. Overlooked a simple step in the network setup process and Had to call Brother tech support, they were great. They speak english and resolved my problem in about a minute or two. Amazon shipping is fantastic, the printer was at my door in 3 days. I will buy a Brother product again.
I bought this recently because of the good reviews on here so far and I must say I'm not disappointed. It looked quite big when I viewed the picture but trust me this baby is so tiny and looks really cute. It's very easy to use and much better if you buy a lets say 1GB SD card since you can record longer, obviously and take more pics but like the previous reviewer said, you can by a multimedia storage and store them in it if you're on holiday.The quality of the images are very good and the video cam isn't too bad either. You can play around with the quality and obviously the lesser quality the more you can store in the SD.Only thing I have to say is that if you are looking for a cam corder more than a digital than this isn't your best option and vice versa for Digital cam as there are so many now and some better in quality but this baby is great and has both in one package so it's like best of both worlds.
This is a great little flash unit, particularly for the low price and small size.I expected it to be a little underpowered, but I haven't noticed any lack. I use the unit mostly for bounce flash off ceilings and walls, and occasionally with a forward facing bounce card. The exposure is perfect every time with my Nikon D40, and it's so small I just leave it on the camera all the time.The extra battery power also means I can crank off several shots in a row without having to wait for the capacitor to recharge.Highly recommended, unless you need some of the higher-end features.Pros:InexpensiveLightSmallGreat exposuresUses AA batteriesCons:Head doesn't swivel left and rightLacks remote-triggering
Pros:* With the touch of one button, my TV and Amp switch to Video 2, and the play button is pressed on the DVD player, thanks to the easy to program macro's.* Great display, easy to read and operate ESPECIALLY in the dark.* Flat panel eliminates worn or sticky buttons. Finger prints on the flat panel are invisible at night. True, you have to look at the buttons to operate the unit, but at least you can see them.* Easy to program and use.General comment:I was a bit disappointed when the directions said not to program different components on the same screen. Since I listen to movies through the stereo I didn't want to have to switch from "DVD" to "Amp" to control the volume. After ignoring the advice of the book and programming my DVD layout volume buttons to control my AMP, I am happy to say, I am not having any problems with this. I concluded that this warning is probably to discourage novice users from screwing up while in the learning mode.Cons:* Flat panel seems more fragile. I wouldn't sit on it or drop it.* You cannot name any button anything you wish. You have to pick from a pre-selected list for each button. Therefore you have to be flexible on button assignment.Each button has 5 or 6 possible descriptions available, you may find yourself having tocompromise on button names. Example. The play and mute names are on the same button choice. On my VCR screen layout, I wanted to have a mute button, however it was already assigned as the play button. I ended up having to create a "blank" button and I use that for mute.Recommendation:I would recommend this device for the small to average home theater / stereo configuration. If you have big time system with lots of components, I would suggest that you invest in a ...unit which offers more flexibility with button naming and placement.The device is a bit front heavy due to the batteries (4 AAA) and because it's very smooth it can slip out of your hands. I would be cautious of using around hard floors.
I have 2 at work and 1 at home. The mouse is flawless and the programable side buttons are a great aid for CAD work.
I had originally planned on getting a behind-the-neck pair of headphones, but ended up going with these because I wear glasses. The ear clip on these don't interfere with my glasses at all. The clips are a bit large and can be a bit of a pain to wriggle onto my ear sometimes. All things said though, they are very comfy. The sound is pretty good too, even if they aren't the loudest and bass-heavy thing on the market. I got these with an employee discount at an electronics store -- do not pay more than 5 bucks for them, because they aren't really worth more.
Have a dozen of these in use at a busy restaurant. Some are going on 5 years + and the batteries have never been changed. The range and clarity are AWESOME. They are simple to use. Three times they've been completely submerged in water and after drying have worked like new.If you get the 6 unit multi charger just make sure to get Radio Shack's "Precision Electronics Cleaner" and clean the base and walkie contacts occasionally.Weakest link are the earpieces which work for only about 2 years, maybe more.Only bad thing about the walkies is a lag of about one second after you push the talk button so the first second of a transmission is always cut off. Solution is to just hold the button for one second and then talk.March 2012: About 4 of my 12 walkies are now 6 1/2 years old and still going strong! Had to buy some new batteries of course.
I market professional and industrial security devices for computer, network and building access. This is as good as the top of the line security devices costing more than $200 more. I will agree that this is not for commercial use, i.e. programable interface, high level of lockout security.... but it is a great device for home and personal use.It will respond and assist with login for all types of programmed access. In my browser, I can open my bank's web page and touch my finger to the reader and boom dada boom I am in. Even works for elderly people who tend to have less definition in their finger prints.
This bag is a perfect fit for a Panasonic LX5. Its well made and will last years to come. The only complain is that its a little bulky if you are going to put this in your purse. Its perfect if you are using it by itself.
I reccommend that you do not buy this product. When you use it for TV reception, to watch VCR tapes, or to play games with a console system the picture is terrible. You would be better off buying a television for the same price as it would look much better. When I tried to watch any shows the poor picture and color quality along with the distortions on the screen gave me a terrible headache. I returned this product the same day I recieved it as it was a waste of money.
I purchased this battery to replace my Vaio VGN-TX670 battery after it died a couple of weeks prior. Though this is not genuine Sony battery, it works just as well as the Sony one, could not detect any difference. It's been over 4 months since I replaced it, but no issue.Pretty happy with the value priced replacement.
I have'nt much to add from anyone else's reviews, have only owned my speedlite for a few months, but it has already proven invaluable. It is stinking amazing how fast the recharge time is, shooting a Canon 7D, you can almost set the camera to continuous shooting considering how fast the flash will keep up. The communication with my camera is amazing technology, and it performs perfectly everytime. Only complaint, would like better control of battery charge level, got stumped for a few minutes on a shoot when it stoped working all of a sudden, even tho it still could fire a test shot and allowed me to navigate the menu options, and then apparently replaced batteries with more bad ones so I continued to be stumped until we replaced batteries again!
arrived well before the estimated arrival date. nice and compact for the camera bag. ready about this type of cleaner on another site and the price here was hard to beat.
Out of the box useage. Great for single location (you select the county for alarms.) A little more difficult for travel (RV). You must know your county and make selection after each move. Works well...and will wake you up! Bought two more for our sons.
I purchased this cord expecting it to be an adequate cheap option for porting audio from my Macbook Pro (2011) to my Samsung TV. I expected it to be shoddy construction but get the job done. Overall I was pleasantly surprised to find that the cord seems to pretty durable and the design is such that I don't worry about it shorting out anytime soon. And for ~5$ I couldn't be more pleased with the product.
I was looking for a cheap set of headphones for a family member who likes to throw things around. These do the job. They sound excellent for 5 dollars, I was quite impressed. I was expecting static, no bass, horrible treble, but they really are great for the price. I went by all the other reviews and they were right. They are smaller than I thought around the ears, but incredibly comfortable. These headphones compare to headphones in the 30 dollar price range easily and beat them. For less than 5 dollars, you just can't go wrong with these. They sound tons better than iPod headphones and those cheap ones. I really can't say enough good things so obviously you already know they are good headphones and easily worth 40 dollars. I highly recommend them for 5 dollars with free shipping you can't go wrong, if you always break or lose headsets.
I recently installed a Standard Horizon CP300 GPS / Chart plotter and GX2100 VHF / AIS receiver on my 34 ft sailboat. I have no radar.Primary cruising grounds are the waters of the Pacific North West (PNW) - including Puget Sound, Admiralty Inlet, Strait of Juan de Fuca and Strait of Georgia. These waters include the ports of Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver, BC and many other smaller deep water ports. Traffic on these waters includes deepwater cargo ships, tankers, cruise ships, as well as ferries, fishing vessels and numerous tug / barge combinations.I opted for the AIS as my primary collision avoidance tool over radar because AIS allows me to "see" and identify this traffic around and over the many islands and in waterways where radar would only give a return of the nearest coastlines.Fog or no fog, AIS helps me avoid the big ships before they are within the line of sight. These vessels move - fast, at speeds over 15 and sometimes well over 20 knots.Before choosing the GX2100 / CP300 combination, I verified that radar can be added (Si-Tex) at a later date - if deemed necessary. The CP300 can display radar - from a Si-Tex scanner and various display options are available.My CP300 has an external "smart" antenna - mounted on the stern pulpit. "Smart" means that the whole process of satellite acquisition and data processing takes place inside the antenna unit. Processed data is sent to the plotter in NMEA digital format.Cold start to initial fix is very fast and it does not take long to get a WAAS 3D position.Striking is the resolution of the screen of the CP300. With 480 x 800 pixel resolution, the 7" screen provides very sharp images. Colors and contrast / backlighting are fully adjustable to one's viewing conditions. The screen is coated with an optical coating to reduce reflections and make it "sunlight viewable": Keep fingers off to keep smudges to a minimum.Routing the cable from the external GPS antenna to the nav station was the biggest challenge. That's a typical sailboat issue. Connecting the GX2100 and CP300 was a breeze. Clear instructions are provided in the manual of the CP300 - and can be downloaded from the Standard Horizon web site. Setting up the CP300 to display AIS data received from the GX2100 was very simple. Upon turn-on, the GX2100 displayed the position received from the GPS within seconds and the CP300 showed the first AIS targets.The CP300 is feature-rich and has many options for flexible installation and use. There are four (4) Input / Output ports plus one (1) fifth Output-only port. Two ports are used in the GX2100 / CP300 combination for GPS position, time and AIS exchange. Three more ports are still available for such additional items as autopilot, heading sensor, depth finder, radar, etc. In addition, the CP300 has a video input.Display options are many.- Thus far, I have found the Chart display and AIS list to be the most frequently used.- Given my hull speed of 7 knots (sailboat) and tidal currents often running 3 - 4 knots, the "Nav" display is very useful to keep me "on track" and effectively compensate for cross currents.- The "Celest" display gives me a quick check of the tide at my location. Tide graphs for other locations and/or or days/hours can be easily found by placing the cursor on the "T" of any tide station on the C-Map chart and expanding on it.In addition, current flow predictions can be provided by the C-Map / CP300 combination for many locations and at different times - for planning safe passage through passes, narrows and rapids.- I don't have much use for the "Highway" display.- Soft keys are user programmable from a wide variety of options - so the user can really customize the unit to practical sailing conditions and preferences.The "Joystick" is a bit sensitive and needs some getting used to. The "speed" can be adjusted - I just need to find the speed that works best for me.The silicon-rubber buttons are well-labeled and are readable in daylight and in the dark. They have good tactile feedback.It took me a little while to understand the differences between the C-Map NT+ and C-Map Max cartridges. A quick email to Standard Horizon provided a quick answer. "Max" is the way to go. "Canada West" was the best option for me - providing very detailed cartography from Olympia, WA and all Canadian West Coast waters to Alaska. The coast lines in the PNW are very detail-rich - with multiple inlets, fjords, islands, rocks and channels. There are thousands of miles of coast line. Having paper charts or atlases to cover it all in detail would be a fortune. I know: I carry the paper charts and atlases for the waters we cruise.In conclusion: I am very happy with the CP300 chart plotter / C-Map combination and the additional information I now have about surrounding traffic through AIS. The data is not complete - but the most relevant information is there: Target vessel's name, call sign, MMSI and IMO numbers, as well as SOG, COS, CPA and TCPA. The CP300 truly offers the flexibility of a purpose-built computer, integrated with an excellent display - and without a hard drive. Chat redraws are very quick.The GX2100 and CP300 work very well together and there are lots of flexibility and options to customize the combination to one's needs, circumstances and preferences.I like my customer experience (prompt and accurate replies from customer service at Standard Horizon) and the three year warranty that comes with both units.
This speaker system has many nice connection and navigation features but the sound is inferior to even a pair of cheap 20 dollar ipod speakers I have. I am returning them in the morning. Too bad, I had high hopes for them. I would listen to these before I bought them.
Ordered this cable for use in the home network. There has been no problem with this and Belkin makes good stuff. I would buy this again and recommend it for home use.
According to the specifications this product is only available for Windows 95, 98, or NT and supports just a few GPS devices. But it is based on the same program (Topo) used in National Geographic State Series, which is compatible with windows 2000, XP and 60+ GPS receivers. You only need the free Topo upgrade available at Nevertheless, TrailSmart series was created by scanning Trails Illustrated maps, so don't expect the quality of USGS maps found in the State Series. In my opinion trails don't have enough accuracy in this product (I tried Yellowstone).
I got these for $50 dollars locally and these are the nicest speakers I have ever had. I bought a 2.1 system for more a year or two ago and was not as impresed. I am only giving it four stars as I did have to upgrade my soundcard. Not a big deal becuase I have a laptop and just got the Creative soundblaster live 24 bit USB soundcard. No loss there either.
i bought one and it didnt work so i sent it to sony and got it back and they said it was a fake and that they wouldnt fix it of course then i called amazon and told them and they said to contact the seller which i did and now im waiting to get my money back worse purchase i have ever made
I bought this MFC-8840D and installed software on one computer only to find out that the PC-FAX software does NOT work. You will have to use your Windows based FAX software with this. The scanner and copier work fine, and this works as a stand alone product fairly well. However, connect this to ANY computer running Windows and your troubleshooting fun begins.Brother's ONLY answer is to re-install and re-boot the computer endlessly. Unless you want to try and figure out how to use Windows based fax software... and good luck with that. This thing is a piece of junk and Brother does not have support to fix your software issues.Yes, I've been through all the documentation and logged multiple hours and calls to Brother's support line. They know me well.Find a better ALL in ONE choice!!! This ain't it!!!
I bought this camera for my cruise with my girlfriends. We were going snorkeling and wanted to be able to take pictures under water without ruining our other digital cameras. I saw good reviews online for this and thought I would give it a try. For $12, it was an excellent buy! The pictures weren't nearly as high quality as a digital camera would give you, but for what I paid for it, I am happy. It captured the moments we wanted it to, and it was really fun to use!
The battery worked for about 1.5 weeks. Then it began to hold less and less of a charge. The battery did not come with a manual so I checked out the manufacturer's site which indicated that the battery needed to be fully discharged several time before it would operate at peak performance. After several discharges the battery now produces power for about 10 minutes. After the 30 day return through amazon period had expired I sought to return the battery directly with Battery-Biz. The requested, after I finally got to speak to a manager, that I get the PO that amazon used to purchase the battery from them. Amazon CS does not have this info. Amazon was kind enough to offer me a full refund, but nonetheless, I would not purchase from Battery-Biz again.
There have already been plenty of reviews on this HDTV, but I simply wanted to very quickly add to the POSITIVE reviews. It's an awesome TV that absolutely can not be beat. I am very happy with Samsung. This is my 2nd Sam DLP and both have been perfect!
The item sent was not what was ordered, sent it back to later find out they were out of stock and that I would have to wait until it was returned before i could get my money back.My son didn't get what he wanted for Christmas due to this.... Sooo is there such a product, hmmmmmm ..
I've had an Elk M1 with the KP2 keypad for 6 months or so. I really like the keypad, but like most other alarm keypads it just sort of hung there on the wall. With the flush mount kit, it now sits nicely in the wall. It protrudes from the wall about the same as a regular light switch plate, and adds a really professional appearance.
This is the 4th Garmin product I have purchased and it's the best buy I've ever made. Been using the nuvi for three weeks now and it never fails to amaze me, what'a machine. It would be a great buy at twice the price. In my mind, Garmin is tops.........Leroy
I like this little antenna. If a channel is coming in all wonky, all you do is turn the knob. Sometimes you do have to turn the whole base here and there, but not very often. A well made product.
Although this model is discontinued the performance is not. I have always been a Bose fan but have not been able to afford them until I took a chance on the used ones I just got. They did not disappoint. I used these to replace the 5 speaker sub-woofer system I had and the Bose out perform them with no question.
This item was shipped in a timely manner. The packaging was in tact and i've never had any problems with the products from PNY.
excellent product, I recommend it seems very good quality was what I needed excellent excellent excellent excellent product, I recommend it seems very good quality was what I needed excellent excellent excellent
the keyboard was not what i wanted it was also damaged when i received it, but the cost of sending it back is not worth the expenseI have no idea what this keyboard is used for
Quality is pretty good, however the image is zoomed out a lot. A car behind me may be only a few inches away, but on the screen, it looks like it's a couple feet away.Looks great at night
I was very impressed with this product. I had no problem installing the software (I am running Windows Vista), and had no issues connecting it to my computer via the usb cable. After charging the unit I was able to upload photos to it immediately, with no complications. The picture quality is much better than I expected, very acceptable for a product of this nature. The menu system easily allows you to customize a few options (time & date stamp, slideshow on/off, etc...). I used Pepsi Points to get this product, but I would have been just as pleased had I paid for it.
My small Canon camcorder fits in this bag, as do the accessories that came with it. It's suprisingly roomy and has many pockets just perfect for memory cards and other small accessories. A great little bag for the price!
This combo DVD/VCR by Sony is horrible. The 2nd time I played a DVD, the picture got broken up and kept stalling. Thinking it might be something wrong with the actual DVD, I put a different DVD in and got the same problem. I haven't even had this unit for a month yet and there are already problems. I'm bringing it back for a full refund!
First off, I do not work for Microsoft, I do not work for Apple. This is a competely unbiased review, and I do actually own the product.PROS:-Bright, vivid screen - A 3" Screen makes it the largest screen of a device this size. Can be viewed in portait or landscape, this very clear screen has good viewing angles and rivals very nicely with the iPod.-Great Sound - This is what REALLY matters right?-Design - With a durable rubberized surface, no fingerprints or scratches will be obvious, and feels safer to carry around in more rugged locations. Also, all three colors look really great.-Wi-Fi - Connect to fellow Zunesters to view what their listening to, share music, and all while not drastically reducing battery life.-Great Interface - The internal software interface of the Zune is great. It is actually built on the Windows Mobile CE OS, and the PC Software is built on the Windows Media Player 11 Software. Great performance and quick menus.-Plays Movies: H.264 (Quicktime/HD), MPEG-4, and WMV (native)-Plays Music: MP3, AAC, and WMA (native)-Views JPEGSCONS:-Mediocre Battery - Music ranges from 10-13 hours, and video ranges from 2.5-3.5 hours. Very poor compared to the iPod.-3 Plays, 3 Days - Absolute bull. When you transfer a song, it only plays 3 times, or you only get 3 days (whatever comes first). That is not near long enough to enjoy a song.-LACK OF SUPPORT: DivX and Xvid don't play, Lossless music doesn't play, and only JPEGs are viewable. Everything else has to be converted in some form of the other. Previous subscription and protected music won't work on this device, and you are restricted to the Zune Marketplace for music.-Zune Marketplace - Although a great start, you can't buy movies on it yet, and you have to buy everything in points, which is a pain, because 79 points is $.99.-Wi-Fi restrictions - No wireless computer synching, transfering, or web browsing.-5 Click Wheel - Nothing innovative. Quite annoying actually; although responsive, it is nothing like the iPod.-Propietary USB - USB to USB-A(Mini USB) cords won't fly, you have to use what comes in the box to connect. It does charge relatively quickly though.BOTTOM LINE: No, iPod killer, but a great step in the right direction. Microsoft's transition from Software to Hardware will continue to improve and this might be a tough competitor for the iPod this holiday season due to its large amount of hype. Unless you are really keen on getting the device, wait until the next generation. As an MP3 player, it is great; at the top of its class in sound, but still pails in comparison to the might iPod.
I'm very pleased with the Sandisk 4gb flash drive. In the past I have lost flash drives with personal information and so I like the easy to use security features. The drive loads fast enough and is as durable as my last 512kb Titanium drive. In the future if I need another flash drive I will likely purchase another Sandisk Titanium.
It is sturdy plastic, locks into place the way it is supposed to, and has lasted a few years now.
This is a decent drive and is reasonably fast for documents interchange.I use it primarily to exchange data between my windows machine at work and linux machine at home. It works "out of the box" on both operating systems.I have not owned it for more then 2 weeks now, so cant say about long term guarantee - but its been working like a charm till now.
The Artec T14A is a useful product and impressive for its combination of low price and compact form. It is well suited for TV viewing on a notebook computer. You can easily slip this tuner plus its antenna into a notebook computer bag. However, if you are looking for an HDTV for everyday TV viewing, or to use your computer as a digital TV recorder, this product may prove to be inadequate.When the signal is tuned in, the picture quality is excellent, just as expected for any HDTV tuner. However, you might encounter pauses or lags in the image updates, due to performance limits on your computer, or poor signal reception at your location or poor antenna positioning. When using the provided compact antenna, be prepared to finesse the antenna into the best position for reception. You can alternatively connect the antenna of your choice to the standard coax input connector.I have used the Artec T14A for the past 3 months with my Dell E1505 (1.6GHz Duo Core, 1GB RAM) laptop, running Windows XP MCE. It comes with a CD for installing an ATSC Digital TV application. I used this application to scan for TV channels and to view the TV. When running, it consumed roughly 40% of the processor bandwidth.It is easy enough to view the TV in full-screen mode, or in a window next to other windows on the screen. You can let it run in the background or side-by-side with a web browser, for example.This product will not by itself connect with the Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) features; MCE requires that an analog tuner be in use, and then purportedly this HDTV tuner can also be used in conjunction with MCE. On my laptop I decided to give up on using MCE to control the TV and just used the Artec-provided Digital TV software for viewing.Update - May 2008 - Be sure to check out the latest alternatives, including the Hauppauge.
Very briefly, The player sounds great when it works, however is skips at even the slightest bump in the road. I'm not talking about off road here, I'm talking about any big expansion joint or the slightest pothole.I'm about to start exchange request proceedings with this Amazon Merchant. I hope to get a unit that works, so I can enjoy the audio quality!Stay tuned.......
As a battery, it does exactly what it is supposed to. This replacement worked fine. But HP computers and batteries have, in my experience, a tendency to overheat.
Prior to buying this printer for my 2nd home, I owned an HP Laserjet 4 (which I bought in 1993 and still works as good as the day I bought it almost 20 years ago). The laserjet 4 is a B&W; laser printer.In comparison, this printer is a total PITA. Print quality is good and it has lots of features, but it only gets two stars because it's unreliable, slow, noisy, slow, goes through ink like there's no tomorrow, and well... did I mention it was slow?When I try to print a page, it has to go through a start cycle that takes at least a minute. It clunks, it spins something, it whirs. Eventually, it'll start to print. That is, assuming that it's not low on one of the colored ink cartridges. Then it has to stop and ask you if you want to proceed. I can understand asking you to replace an empty yellow cartridge if there's actually some yellow in your printout, but come on... Why do I have to go through this EVERY time that I want to print a B&W; letter. Also, if try to print with one of the cartridges beyond its expiry date, then it won't print at all until you replace it. Even if the cartridge is still half-full of ink. Just writing this makes me mad. I'm lowering it to one star. That's all this piece of junk is worth. What good is a printer that won't print when you want it to??
I had some minor problems with my previous Canon S800 printer, mostly in handling thicker paper (business card stock) so decided to upgrade. I knew I wanted a Canon printer and my choice came down to the iP5000 or the iP8500. I spent a lot of time searching the internet for reviews and talking to Canon tech reps. I got a lot of information but it still left me in a quantry, still between the same two printers.I think the information I found will be helpful to everyone who's goal is to find the best photo printer. The iP5000 is being pushed by Canon (rightfully so) as new technology, which focuses mainly on the small droplet size of the ink heads (1 Picoliter). The smaller the droplet size the better is the resolution (definition). Although the iP8500 has a 2 Picoliter droplet size, it has 2 additional ink cartridges-red & Green, which just happen to be primary colors. As Canon noted, this gives you an almost infinite range of colors allowing for "true-to-life" color.My deciding factor was the droplet size of my current S800 -- it is 4 Picoliter. By buying the 8500, I decrease the droplet size, increasing my photo definition 200% and I added a broad range of colors to produce more accurate colors.But these are just numbers. What was I really going to see and would I appreciate the difference. The answer is a resounding YES!!!!!I had a picture of an Egret next to a pond. The 8500 changed the color of the water to the truer color as defined by my 19" flat screen monitor. The rocks along the edge of the pound on the S800 photo seemed blurred as if caused by the depth of field while the 8500 photo showed the rocks clear as crystal showing their rough edges.Another photo of a brilliant California early morning red sky(actually more orange), which I always thought was a brilliant picture paled in comparison to the bright, vivid colors from the 8500.A comment on the StevesDigicam website on this subject said: "...the iP8500 prints show a visibly wider color gamut than those printed with 6 or 5 color photo printers. Noticeably more vibrant are the reds and greens and the ability to reproduce varying shades of orange that prove difficult to impossible on the other inkjet printers".Bottom Line: If you're an avid photographer and want your prints to accurately represent the quality of your photo equipment (I have a digital Rebel), I highly recommend the Canon iP8500.I hope this information is helpful to your selection.
It's hard to do better at this price. Polk makes a great product for people who care about music but don't have much $$. These speakers are no exception.
For what I wanted these for they worked really well for the price for about 4 months. After that the mic part wouldn't work. I assume it was a wire short. I would recommend not folding them up or adjusting the mic location to frequently. When that part goes you are left with a set of headphones.
Wow! What a deal! These blow any built-in computer speakers away! They are wonderful for the price!
Works perfectly :) I have had no problems at all...and it has usb to power an ipod as well. I got what I expected and more
I'm really beginning to wonder why computer manufacturers seem to think it's OK to push this junk out on us to waste countless hours of our time before returning it. Another day shot. This is nice and stylish, but like others complain, the connections suck--and I even paid full price. Unless it is in the same room (8 feet away), forget it. Mine is downstairs (maybe 10 feet away but through the floor), and I consistently get 4 or 5 bars in XP, but it takes several minutes to connect if at all and frequently drops after a few minutes. For example, it dropped during the few minutes to write this review, and I will be long done writing it before it reconnects. Ironically, my computer keeps connecting to my neighbors Netgear box next door even though it is only 2 or 3 bars. But, he is not using encryption. Maybe the encryption hoses this products ability to connect. Also, the firewall/DHCP feature set is utterly primitive, so I configured it only as an access point. One last problem is that it fails to boot with my real firewall (SonicWall) on the same network, so this requires another unplug and reboot. At least the firmware is more stable than the D-Link product which I am also wasting my time returning. Next up is probably LinkSys, but they get even worse reviews and the older blue ones don't even support WPA. Is it too much to ask that a product works for even a few hours? (P.S. 8 failed connection retries to submit this review--all 5 bars before I gave up and used my neighbors' router.)
The software that was provided does not work. They inform me that new software has been developed and that should clear this situation up.
I have always been a fan of HP but they certainly do not support their all-in-one products. They are so caught up with their fancy photo printers, these office machines are tossed aside. The fax machine rarely works, if I see the error "paper-mismatch" one more time I'm going to puke! I've called tech support and all they do is refer me to the website troubleshooting guide. I tried to explain I already followed that to no avail, but our English to Pakistani wasn't working so well. This one is going in the trash, I'm getting a Canon.
I have been reasonably pleased using the device for audiobooks. I wouldn't expect great results for listening to high quality music, but I haven't tried. I commute in an area with very few blank frequencies, and blank ones don't stay blank for much distance. I did switch to the "EURO" mode so that I could get down to 87.9, where I get a little interference, but not much. If you are listening to audiobooks, switch from stereo to the stronger mono setting.
I really hate this camera. Instead of storing everything on memory stick, sometimes the camera stores pictures in its internal 25Mb memory. At other times, it stores photos in its memory sticks. When I download pictures to iPhoto 06 on a Mac, it couldn't find all the photos in the camera. Sony tried to be Apple but did such a bad job.
I don't hunt, but I hike with my dog. Being a bird dog, she instinctively runs far from me, and I was always afraid I wouldn't find her.The Astro is very easy to use, which is great for a dog tracking novice like me. The compass screen points to where she is and how far away, and the map shows the routes we're both taking. There is a lot more information, like the distance she's traveled, her average speed and plenty of other things that I haven't figured out yet. Every time I use it I find something new. The best thing about it is that I don't worry if I don't see her. I love it!The only problem I have had with it was a broken antenna, but it was easy and not too expensive to replace.
It's hard to say anything good or bad about memory chips, they either work or they don't. These work great and the price was right. I would recommend crucial memory to anyone.
We got the alarm just weeks before my daughter's 7th birthday after she discovered her three year old sister had started waking up dry and was wearing underwear to bed. Needless to say, she was very motivated for this to work. The first day it didn't wake her up at all, but it woke me up in the next room. Unfortunately, by the time I woke her up, we had a big mess. The second day she woke up right away and stopped in time so there was just a tiny mess. By the third day we realized that we could put her pull up on over her underwear and the clip, so we didn't have to worry about any mess anymore. But by then she was waking up and stopping so quick that there was just a tiny wet spot on her underwear. Within a couple days she was sleeping through the night completely dry, so a few days later we stopped using the alarm. She has not had an accident since and it's been well over a month. I just wish I had bought one of these when she was three years old!
The color is a bit severe but most runners will not care when they experience the twist fit of the MX75 which allows you to run without fear of the headphones falling out of your ears as many ear buds do.Sound quality is decent. You cannot get the ear drum shattering volume that you can find with other in ear headphones but that is a GOOD thing especially if for street and path running where one has to share with other runners, bikers and autos.Got these for a great price through Amazon and have used them on every run ever since.
The cable works as expected. I was able to plug the GPS into my computer and download / update the software. No problems or issues at all.
I purchased this to replace a current remote extender that stopped working. I charged this as directed and it worked the first time with my DirecTV HD DVR and remote. So far I am very happy with it.
I needed a replacememt after my power cable was broken. I couldn't have made a better purchase! Not to mention the price was very affordable.
I was very excited when I received the Manfrotte 685B Neotec Monopod at Christmas. But the excitement was short lived. I found the monopod extended very smoothly but the bottom section did not collapse. I tried various ways including holding the release button with one hand making sure it released the lever before squeezing the lever with the other hand. The top section lowered smoothly but the bottom section just would not budge. I finally collapsed it by turning the bottom section like a screw for what seemed like forever. I then had the pleasure of asking my friend to return and exchange it after Christmas.As I understand it, the return process was very good and a new one was sent out in a timely manner. I received my second one from my friend soon after the first one was returned. I immediately tested the monopod to ensure it extended and collapsed properly. I was satisfied and put it aside. However, a few weeks later when I took it out to use it I found that it would not stay in the extended position. Just the weight of the Manfrotte 496RC2 Compact Ball Head caused it to collapse. I just couldn't believe it. I had done a lot of research about the Manfrotte products and they generally received fairly good review. I thought they made quality products. Is it really my luck that I received 2 defective products one after another?I was still sold on the design that allows you to use one hand to operate the extension and retraction of the monopod, so I went to a local store to enquire about it. They did not have the 685B model but did have the 334B model. I asked to see it to make sure it would work properly. However, upon further search in their computer system, I was told that the unit was not available, and in fact it was to be returned to the distributor because of a defective mechanism. Now I have completely lost faith with Manfrotte. Do they really make quality products or is it a lot of hype and simple marketing ploy?I felt very bad having to ask my friend to return the 685B a second time. I still could not believe it and I was very disappointed. At the end, I went ahead and purchased a more compact, much stronger and lighter Velbon GEO E64 carbon fiber monopod for a few dollars less. Furthermore, I now have the peace of mind that it will perform every time I use it.
I had the old Kensington Trackball with the large blue ball for years. The rubber rollers finally disintegrated. I ordered this one, that is optical and is vastly improved from the earlier model. It works like a charm. Flawlessly. Couldn't be happier with it. Kensington makes great products that last a very long time. With no mechanical parts, I would think this Trackball will work for an indefinite period of time. It's very accurate, easy to use and the set up is immediate. Had no problems connecting it or getting it to function with my iMac. It's pretty much perfect. Nothing negative to say about it. It's a good product and a good buy.
I bought this thing from a local store and I have to say that it is pretty darned awful. Out of the box, it was just barely OK, as I traveled from Sacramento to Monterey, but I had to quit using it when I got to Monterey. I eventually loaded all the stations on it.That's when the trouble started.Basically, I found out that it wouldn't take the new station settings. I finally would get it to take one, but the transmitter is so weak, that I kept losing my connection. I put it aside for a while. When I pulled it back out of the drawer, I couldn't get it to work at all. It wouldn't take over ANY stations, whether the station had a strong, weak, or null signal.While I'm at it, what idiot thought up controlling the frequency through sound files which get mixed in with my songs? That is SO FREAKING ANNOYING! And of course, if it plays it, you just lost your signal.Luckily, I was able to return it to where I bought it for store credit. It doesn't cost much, but even a single dollar is too expensive for something that doesn't work.
I used earlier versions of this device for many years. They worked very well for me and I may order another. But before you rush to purchase one, you should clearly understand a few things.ONE: You have to hit the keys HARD. VERY HARD. These keyboards turned me into a very loud typist when using a more standard keyboard. On the other hand, these keyboards themselves are very quiet even when you are pounding away.TWO: I am a very poor typist. I have lousy technique and make a lot of errors. I suspect that one of the reasons why I like soft keyboards is that they force me to slow down and thus make fewer errors. I suspect that a great typist would not like a soft board.THREE: Yes you can wash these things with soap and water, but they still wear-out just like any keyboard.Where these devices excel is in a very dirty or wet environment and in healthcare setting where they can be sterilized quickly and easily.
I couldn't believe the price for these speakers when I came across them on Amazon. But you do get what you pay for. The speakers while smart looking do not have much power for volume. So while they are useful when you have no other audio outlet, plugging in your mp3 player into a stereo is a much better solution.
This item was "recommended" by Amazon for purchase along with The Grace Internet radio. Unfortunately, as of July 10, 2012 it's not compatible with the radio. Order the adapter directly from Grace if you want it to work the first time.
great "no bells or whistles" cable ...I had some concerns thinking that the refresh rate of an HDTV would be too much for this cable ... but I was wrong!
This transmitter works pretty well and is pretty clean for not being battery-powered. The extra socket is nice. It retains the frequency when you turn off the car...you can plug it in under your armrest and forget about it. Has a built-in slow blow fuse in case of shorts... Nice safety feature. Overall a great sounding unit (better than using CD's on my car) that simply works.
It's a great product, but the screen shattered within 2 weeks of regular use when it slipped onto a carpeted area. There was no printed warranty included with the product, warning customers about this problem. I called Handspring's customer service and was told bluntly that the warranty does not cover the screen. I checked the Handspring's web page; there was no mention of the screen not being covered by the warranty. I wrote to the headquarters and got no reply! And, of course, the extended warranty that I got from Staples, may be used only after one year after the product is bought.I finally went to the store and pleaded with the manager to let me exchange the defective product for a new one. And I bought a case for it!
it does what it said it does. so way to go product ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
This product was advertised as "Like new", but upon receiving it I found out that it will not stay functional for more than 5 minutes at a time, restarting in the middle of songs on a regular basis, IF it plays the songs at all. Complete. Failure.
This is a bit late getting on here, but been meaning to put a review up. We purchased this 3 years ago in 2006, 3 years later, TV is still going strong, still beautiful picture. We are VERY HAPPY with this set, every time I see the picture I'm still amazed, can't take eyes off it. Picture is very bright and clear, people still ask if it's projection, as it is bright even in daylight, and has a small footprint. I think if you want HD, then get the biggest set you can, lets you see more detail. Too small a set and you won't notice the difference. This set is perfect for our living room. We knew about having to change bulbs, we researched types before we bought. We did replace the bulb once, last year, so we got 2 years of HEAVY use from it. I would say to buy the original bulb (YMP-L66) from Toshiba if possible, avoid the cheaper ones. Toshiba was great and shipped us one no problem. We liked the upside to DLP's over others at the time. When we bought ours, the flat panels still had a "screen door" look to me, the DLP was smooth. Also no worry about "burn-in", so it is ideal for video games. We have Dishnetwork's silver HD package. The HD channels are amazing, still try to breathe in the air when there's an outdoors scene! We did a few thing right off, to protect it from our cats, as they still from time to time want to jump up on it. I bought a sheet of thin plexi-glass big enough to cover the whole front of the TV, and put several small pieces of velcro to hold in place, removable for cleaning. The plexi-glass gives a bit of a glare, but is hardly noticable, and a SMALL inconvenience for a BIG reassurance! Don't have to worry about someone or something damaging the screen, great if you have kids, too. We also secured it to the wall behind, to keep from tipping off the glass stand. I used fishing line, and pieces of clear tape at the top corners, no problems, and barely noticeable. Again, cheap insurance. Also put some rubber non-slip chair cushion pads too, under each end, to keep it from sliding around on the stand. It's very solid now. Only thing I'd change with the set, the cooling fan for the lamp will keep running after the set is off, seen other sets that had timers to shut it off after awhile. It does need to run awhile to cool the lamp though, don't just unplug, or goodbye lamp! We just unplug it when we go to bed, or away. I can say without a doubt I am very happy with this set AND Toshiba, and would purchase the same set again with no hesitation if something happened to it.
They may be cheap, and they may look fragile, but these things are durable as anything. The little things that go around the back of your ears are tough rubber, they bend nicely, and fit your ears well. I wear them to cut the grass, and about everywhere else, they're very comfortable. A couple others complain about bad bass, I personally never noticed it, although I don't listen to a lot of heavy bass music. The whole design is also very compact, the headphones fit easily in a pocket. Overall, I'd recommend these things to anyone.
Great transaction! Speedy delivery. Would definitely buy from this seller again!
Contrary to the other reviews here, I found this to be very helpful and provide good info. However, I am a first-time Digital SLR owner, not having used an SLR since a film camera many, many years ago. I had forgotten everything taught to me in photography classes many years ago. I received this DVD in a bundle that also included the Nikon D60, which is similarly an excellent product.
This upgrade from the original Digital Rebel adds two megapixels and some valuable features that make this a good first digicam for anyone looking for flexibility and lots of capabilities.
I bought this item as a gift for my daughter to accompany the Samsung MP-3 player I also bought her. This is a very nice product that will allow her access to electrical power at just about any location. The product was shipped very quickly and packaged very well. Overall, a very good purchase.
I purchased this item because of the super staff that it can do, I love music videos and with this Zen M 60 GB I have sooooo many hours of music video as well as movies, it come in great when I'm away on a weekend get a ways or on vacation, not to mention my daily commute to work.I love my Zen vision M.Thank youRaul Camacho
I didn't have any problem installing it in my Windows XP laptop, it was truly plug and play and didn't need any software. I can hot-swap the card or USB devices while the laptop is on without any problem. It's a great way to add USB 2.0 ports, and it costs less than other available adapters. All the negative reviews almost made me not to buy the product, but I bought it and very happy with its performance (480 mbps).
Not sure if you are ready for a full-blown SLR? This is the camera you need. From full auto mode, to completely manual, and everything in between. Easy to learn and use features that will give you every option you need to take professional looking photos. This kit is a best bet for anyone who loves to take pictures but is not satisfied with the results of the compact 35mm zooms.
I give this filter 4-stars because it does what it's advertised to do. Not because it's an outstanding filter, or even a great filter.Many of the other reviews have pointed out vignetting, effects on the image, etc, so I'm not going to belabor those points.Something that hasn't been mentioned is why would you use a filter, any filter? There's an odd trend in digital photography to apply all the old ideas of film photography, including use of filters, and it just doesn't apply. Particularly with regards to warming or cooling. Frankly, you never, ever need a warming or cooling filter in digital photography if you understand white balance, and how to set it manually. The filter is built into your software with no negative effects on image quality, no added noise, nada.Polarizing, haze and other wavelength modifying/filtering elements are another story, and can provide benefit, but they should be thoroughly understood before being used. Many digital photographers throw a UV or Haze filter on just because they've seen photos with great color, the guy said he used blah-blah-filter and so they ran out to get it, thinking it was the magic bean to get their photos to really pop. Again, this just isn't the case.I suggest that you really understand what a filter does before you put it on your lens, and only put it on when you want that specific effect. Otherwise why would you put a signifcantly cheaper piece of glass in front of your objective lens? You're basically shooting through a car window.Now I do understand that some people like the protection a Haze-1 or even a clear glass filter gives them. It keeps dust off the objective, is easier to clean, adds a bit more protection from dust getting inside the lens if it hasn't a high-end sealed unit... and if you ever did drop/bang the lens against something, ideally the filter would take the brunt of the impact. The only argument of that group that really holds any water with me is the last one, and if you know you're going into a rough environment, then sure, pop it on. But if you're using a lens hood, again, what's the point?Final words.. I really like B+W filters but lord are they expensive. I have one, it's a CP and I use it particularly for outdoor portraits and landscapes (which I rarely shoot). I've used Tiffen and Hoya CPs and quite honestly, while I haven't done a side-by-side comparison with all the same conditions, same lenses and sensors.. there really isn't an enormous difference. Especially if your images are going on the web or being printed to 8x10 or smaller. The B+W is low profile, which helps avoid light falloff on a full frame sensor with a wide angle lens. It's a 90% solution for a 5% problem that can be easily fixed in post.
I use this to split an antenna signal to a TV and VCR it does a nice job. Good work phillips
Don't buy SONY! After owning this product for little over a year, it fails to read any disk. All disks, commercial, -r, -rw,+rw, even disks it has created on it's own, generate the "disk error" message. Brand new disks (straight from the packaging) even generate this message now. Sony was uninterested in assisting me, simply telling me to send the unit in, at my cost and they would let me know what it will cost for repairs. Best case scenario was over $120.00 plus shipping. Costs could be $300.00 or more. Or course then they could keep the paperweight and I could tell them not to repair it. Don't take my word for it, before you buy Sony, google "Sony disk error" and see how many hits you get. The most knowledgeable claim the problem is a faulty laser assembly, which Sony is aware of but refuses to make right. I realize things do not last forever, but modern electronic equipment should function longer than 18months. I don't see myself ever purchasing another Sony product.
Good quality but on my Canon 5D, the circular image is pretty small. I was hoping it would be snug top-to-bottom to maximize pixel count. the lens may have been made for a 1.3 or 1.6 crop factor DSLR. That said, it's a HUGE improvement from my Nikon FC-E8 on a 995.
I purchased this because I couldn't easily use the keypad on the Kindle Fire. It is perfect for hitting those tiny keys, and also keeps the screen from getting smudged. Fits nicely along the "spine" of a kindle cover, and can even attach to the headphone jack.
I received this as a Christmas gift this past year and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! I took more pictures and short video in two weeks than I had taken in two years with my old 35mm camera. It is a Minolta Maxium 5000, with a 35-85mm lens and a 70-200mm lens. This Kodak is the most like a &quot;real&quot; camera that I have seen in a digital format. The macro mode and the sport modes are great. You can even get great 8x10's at the 2 mp setting. You won't be dissapointed with this camera, but I recomend you get at least a 128 mb secure digital card to go with it and take the pictures in at least to 2 mp mode because with all the pictures you will be taking you will want to print them out. BUYS THIS CAMERA! and you WILL NOT be disapointed. One more thing get a good editing photo software I recomend Picture It Premium or Digital Pro, very user friendy
I purchased four of these cables because they were selling for a great price. I gave one away without trying it. I plugged the other three in to my PS3 and receiver. NONE of the three worked properly. I then tried one of the cables with my 360 and it worked fine. I'm not sure what's going on here. I can only imagine that they cannot support 1080p. The individual bags said 1.3 so. . .I don't know.I've purchased approximately 10 HDMI cables and paid less than $5 for all of them. Most have worked just fine. You definitely don't need to spend more than $10-15 or so on an HDMI cable. I would just recommend not buying this particular cable.
Seems fine but even with brand new batteries, voices sound like Minnie. Is it calibrated at the wrong speed? Doesn't seem to be very loud either, and also it really does have a lot of hiss. Overall, not happy, especially considering the price.
I bought this product because the salesman at a reputable electronics outlet store recommended that I buy a surge protector to protect my home theatre system. Unfortunately I went out and bought this product. They said that if there is a power surge or lightning strike, the company would replace whatever is damaged.Well the worst happened and a power surge took out my home theatre system ($525), my digital camera ($320) and my blender.I tried contacting them. Trust me I called several numbers, at least 11-12. I even got an adult services when i tried one of their numbers but i kept on trying different numbers. finally i got through and they gave me a claim # and asked me to call a number to get further information. i left a number of messages at that number but never got a call back.Do not buy anything from these companies (Thomson/Acoustic Research) Cant imagine this is the USA. how can they be allowed to do business here in the states.
I use this for my Pinnacle subwoofer, and it works great.Pros:- Well made- Very little cable "memory"- Tight connections- Great soundCons:- You'll have to spend time figuring out how to spend the $10-$25 you saved by not buying a Monster cable.Overall, for the price, I don't know how you could go wrong.
Personally I think this night vision scope performs great. The first night that I got it I tried it out, and I am pleased with the visibility range and clairty for the most part the unit produces. As someone else said, it has a bubble effect where it has a clear picture, but its alittle bit hazy/distorted on the outside edges (which dosnt make much of a difference at all. It works good with or without the IR illuminator activated (the IR illuminator gives better/brighter picture out past 150 feet, and makes reflective surfaces such as license plates and nocternal animal eyes light up). The unit on a night thats not cloudy and the moon is out can see the advertised distance (600-650 feet) well enough to pick out details in the terrain and people/animals walking around.Be advised that if you are looking for a night vision unit that can be used as an alternate to a flashlight, this is not the unit for you. Adjusting the two lenses (eye peice and main lense) is alittle tricky, espically if you plan on walking while doing so. The unit is also worthless for viewing anything closer then 10 feet. This night vision unit should be only used for viewing at a mid-range distance while standing still.
THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST BARGAIN FOR ANY SCANNER!! THIS TECHNOLOGICAL WONDER BRINGS TO THE USERS HANDS A WORLD WIDE POTENTIAL HITTING EVERYBAND FOR EVERY DEVICE TRANSMITTING IN HIS IMMEDIATE COVERAGE AREA. 1000 CHANNELS TO PROGRAM IS AMAZING AS IT IS POSSIBLE TO REACH AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF CONTINUOUS USE AS WELL AS THE INTEREST. FROM POLICE FIRE EMS LOCAL GOVERNMENT EVEN THE CIA AND SECRET SERVICE THAT ARE RIGHT UP FRONT WITH THE PRESIDENT ARE PROGRAMABLE AND SCANABLE. tHIS dUAL tRUNKING ABILITY AND mZH HITTING WELL OVER THE USUAL 900 THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST BUY FOR THESE CAPABILITIES. i HAVE ONE AND LOVE IT.
Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware! That's my warning to anyone considering buying the Crosley "Songwriter'. Be sure you know why you are buying this and what it can do or you are likely to be very disappointed.When I saw the title "Songwriter" I thought it would meet my desire for a product which would turn my pop music cassettes and Vinyl into CDs with separate tracks for each song. My car cassette player can "fast forward" to the next track and I assumed the "Songwriter" used that same technology to know when to split tracks. The "Split Track Button" does not work that way.The directions say, "While Recording your record or cassette, listen for the end of each song. There will usually be a brief silence between songs. Once you are at the end of the song, press the Split Track button. The recording will then go to the next track number by increments of one. Once the recording is finished, you can ...go to the beginning of each song."Literally, in order to "write songs" to a CD you have to sit by the box the entire time it is recording, hitting the new track button at the right time and only the right time. It is much easier to buy replacement CDs for your albums.My advice to Crosley is to eith
I ended up not needing this but decided to keep it anyway. The construction is decent. The pins in the plugs are solid.
There are cheaper converters out there, but I've found you get what you pay for. Where others have been fickle on getting the driver to work, this one works great. I had another one that that literally fell apart on first use.
This is the second of these drives in use in my primary computer. For me it is cheap redundant data backup. The price is very good for this amount of disk space. The drives have served me well without crashing or loss of space due to bad sectors. They aren't the fastest drives out there but serve my needs well.
I've had the Creative Zen Vision:M for about 6 months now. I admit that when I received it in the mail and started using it I immediately fell in love. It was much better than the Ipod to me (and still is) and it was so easy to use. I primarily was using it as an audio player when I traveled and worked out at the gym and I had not one single problem with it. So let's start with the good:-The screen is bright and colorful and easy to view-The touchstrip control takes some getting used to, but it's much easier than other players on the market-The sound quality is excellent with various EQ settings including a Custom setting which many other players lack-Easy to transfer music whether you drag and drop or use the included Zen software-Great battery lifeLately I've been reading reviews all over the web praising this player and showering it with various accolades. I've become convinced that the reason for this is reviewers only used it for a short amount of time and never had the opportunity to run into any problems. The player has locked up on me a couple of times...forcing me to do a reset. My data was retained, but I shouldn't have to worry about the player locking up when I want to use it. The biggest issue, which I recently discovered, is a slowdown in playback. I went to Creative's website and research the issue. This is what I found:"Audio quality of MP3 or other compressed files are primarily determined by its recorded bit rate, measured in kilobits per second (Kbps). The higher the number, the higher the audio quality, and the more space necessary for recording and storage.If you experience any distortion with an MP3 player, please verify that the bit rate of your MP3 files. When the bit rate is too low (less than 64kbps), the audio quality will be low because of lack of audio data; when the bit rate is too high or it is beyond the supported range of an MP3 player, the playback will be dragging and slow.To improve the audio quality, it is recommended that you encode these files again with an reasonable bit rate, for example, 128 kbps."If I pay $200+ for an MP3 player, it should play my MP3s no matter what quality they are encoded at. This is truly unacceptable. I think it's also a matter of storage space. When you start getting close to 30GB of data, the player has a much harder time processing the data properly. The site doesn't indicate that however and it's just my theory. If I had known in advance about this problem, I would have never bought the player. I used to have all my MP3s at 128kbps...until I started noticing the difference in quality. Now I don't have any MP3s at a quality less than 256kbps. I used to have them at 320kbps, but had to bump it down to maximize space.Other issues:-Touchstrip is sensitive and you end up selecting menu items you didn't mean to. The sensitivity can be adjusted, but it's still a pain-Startup tends to be slow when you have a large amount of data stored-Occasionally when a new track starts, you'll get an annoying buzz in playback. Restarting the track will eliminate it, but it shouldn't happen in the first place-If the player has been off for a while, it will return you to the last selection when you turn it on again. However when you try to go back one step, it takes you all the way back to the start screen as opposed to say an artist's folder. More of annoyance than a problem.All in all the Creative Zen Vision:M is a good player, but it's hampered by problems that an PVP should not have. I can't imagine what kind of issues I would have if I were using it to watch videos. There is a new 60GB model (only available in Black right now), but it's thicker and costs more than other 60GB models. I've been doing lots of research and plan on moving on to something better in the near future. If you don't plan on storing lots of music, then this player may be right for you. If you like taking all your available music with you, then I would choose something a bit more stable.
I have not had the chance to get to use itbecause it was the wrong thing. But getting a refund is like pulling teeth.
As a mother who is always in the car, it was becoming really hard to travel with my son. So we started looking at every DVD player on the market. Went to a lot of stores and talked to a lot of people. We go on long trips every month and that was becoming a nightmare, so we found this one. Well I read every review on here and any other site I could find and it is all true. I live in a very pothole community and it never skips. It is great my son has no problem seeing it in the day or night. I have it hooked up between the drive and passenger seat so he doesn't kick it and it works great. I love the remote! The only thing I wish it had were volume control on the remote, but I haven't found one player anywhere with that feature. I am extremely happy with it! I did a lot of price comparision too and this is a GREAT deal.
This router is literally the worst, most unreliable POS ever imagined. Buy ANY product except this router. I have had good experiences with D-Link products in the past, but because of this router, I will never buy another D-Link product again. I wish I could give it zero stars.
I have used the black Goldtouch keyboard for about a year. It is an awesome keyboard, and I have saved my wrists because of it. However, it recently broke during my conference deadline (as a computer scientist, a keyboard is one's life!). I emailed their support, and they do not have an option to repair or replace a faulty keyboard (even if I would pay for the fix). Sadly, I have bought a second Goldtouch, but I really really wish they would have made my $120 purchase worth it. It's nice that it's a little cheaper now, but if it breaks after another year... pooh on them.Keyboards should NOT break. I have old IBM beige-colored keyboards that still work.
I used the sharpener a few times before buying this and man it does a job on the hands having to hold everything in your hands while working. This stand is great and allows you to free up one hand. I have it screwed down to my reloading bench and it makes for a sturdy base.
I selected the Sennheiser CX300-B after investigating the Sony Fontopia and some much higher priced buds from Shure. I basically chose the middle price point and hoped for the best.When they arrived (a day or two later than I expected, but not too bad) I was blown away by the quality of the sound. Not only is the sound far superior to the stock iPod buds, but far superior to my Bose QC3 full size headphones. The bass is strong and responsive but doesn't overpower the clear midrange or the crisp trebles.The noise canceling (passive) is very good, again better than the active noise canceling on the QC3 for a much lower price. I wear them walking along a busy boulevard near my house, and although I can hear the cars, they are no longer a distraction from the music.The buds come with three ear cushion sizes. The mediums worked pretty well for me, but I found they worked best with a medium on the left and a large on the right. (I guess I'm unbalanced.) If they don't feel right, experiment 'til you get a good comfortable fit and they'll sound great.The only downer with these buds is the wires. Not only do they use the awkward style where the left is really short and the right really long (you're supposed to run the right around the back of your neck), but they use a weird kind of wire that's stiffer than normal, so the wires kind of kink out at strange angles from your ears instead of dropping naturally like the iPod wires. And to make matters worse, the stiff wires cause a whistling noise in the wind. At first I thought the whistling was from the buds themselves, but I found if I clamped the wires against my neck with my shirt collar, the noise dropped drastically. This isn't a serious problem with music, since it pretty much drowns out the whistling, but for audio books it's major annoying.Overall, I would highly recommend these buds if you're a house mouse, but if you spend a lot of time outside in the wind, you may want to keep looking.
While I am sure this is a great printer for the price, it will not work with Macs, despite what an employee at a large computer chain told me. There are no Mac drivers for the 1018 and none of the work arounds listed on the net seem to work. I had to return this printer to Amazon and ordered the HP 1022 that is Mac compatible.
After always owning a desktop since the beginning of time, I finally decided I wanted to trade in my computer desk, clunky CPU and everything else for a compact machine that can still meet all my needs.After much research I went with this HP and have not been disappointed. It has every feature and port needed to meet all your entertainment needs whether it's downloading music or playing videos and the widescreen HD monitor looks as good as my Samsung HDTV.The only negative is with getting a 17-inch widescreen you also are getting 8 pounds of weight. This is why I say this laptop should be a desktop upgrade. You're most likely not going to enjoy lugging this thing around but on your table or while lying in bed, using this HP will leave you delighted.
I have had this camera for a couple of years now and I really liked it until recently while I was in Italy and the camera wouldn't read my CF card. Fortunately, I got a full 4GB card full before it failed.When I got home I realized that one of the pins in the camera was bent and now Canon wants $220 to fix it...........ARGHHHH.Though no fault of my own, I have two San Disk CF cards and one of them goes in label up and the other one goes in label down...GO FIGURE?? WTF.This is just STUPID. To make it worse, I just bought a cool Tamron 18-270mm lens and if it weren't for this I'd throw this POS in the trash and buy a Nikon or some other camera that uses SD instead of CF.Even if I fix the pins there's is no assurance this can't happen again and then it'll be another $220 to fix. Forget about lending my camera to ANYBODY who might do the same thing.This is a very disappointing development so BEWARE if you buy. I wish I had know this was a problem.
I am very disappointed with the audio quality of this speakers, just for the record I am not an audiophile, but the sound quality is really disappointing compared to other speakers with similar prices. I buyed this speakers because I have been loyal to Altec from a long time, that was of course until I got this product.
I love this camera bag. It is the Best. I am a reporter for The Garden Island newspaper on Kaua`i and I carry my Sony digital camera with me everywhere. I shoot stills and mpeg movies for my stories and the Lowepro Rezo 15 is simply the BEST because it has a nylon/velcro side arm that slides between my belt and sticks together with ease. The Rezo 15 is tough, long lasting and compact. We have three of them in our family. Many thanks to the seller for a fast delivery! Aloha!
This adapter worked for a few weeks, but now, whenever I use it to play the ipod, there is an irritating clicking noise that I have not been able to correct. Sounds quality otherwise is adequate.
First Coffee Pot lasted for 20 years and I am sure this one will also.
These cables work very well and I have not noticed any sort of signal loss whatsoever. The ends are plastic but seat firmly in the A/V equipment receptacles. I have the cable running under the carpet and so far (3 months) they have held up well.
Rio Cali Sport 128MB MP3 player: I bought this MP3 player for my husband for Christmas. He uses it at the gym while he runs on the treadmill. Unfortunately, I now have to buy him another one. I certainly won't buy this one again. It continuously slips out of the armband while he is running. That is very frustrating. In addition, when downloading music, he has to transfer it to a CD and then to the MP3 player. It is very wasteful because the CDs can not be written twice. I learned my lesson the hard way. I'd try another MP3 player if I were you.
I suppose when you buy a 20 dollar AV Hub, you get what you pay for. I knew that I was not getting a top of the line model going in, so my expectations were gaged accordingly. This model is very basic, but it works fine for my needs. It has plenty of inputs, and a little remote. The thing is light and cheap feeling, but it works just fine. This is very functional, and well worth the price. I have had some trouble with the scan function though, it seems to just infinitely loop through the inputs, even if one is turned on. I assumed that the "scan" function was to scan for inputs that were turned on and stop on the correct one, but maybe it is just there to flip between inputs so you can see which ones are on? The remote seems pointless, as I have to manually turn on my vcr/game system anyway. Maybe if you were to have an Elvis-style system with multiple running inputs and consoles you are constantly flipping through, the remote would be useful. My remote sat on the table until it was ultimately batted away by a cat into the oblivion that is the rest of my apartment. None of these little gripes matter, because it works, and it was cheap. That is the ultimate praise in A/V terms, cheap and functional. I have less cord mess, and I am able to play my 4 older game systems on my TV without switching out cords. I am very pleased.The Bottom Line:Cheap, with somewhat confusing controls. This A/V Switch delivers on my expectations and functions well, but not much more than that.
I'm suprised there are a few reviews that aren't so good, we love this little camera! The pictures are clear,sharp,nice colors, and theres some really great features for being such an affordable price. This is a really good family camera. Also perfect for teens.I added pics, check them out!PS. cradle is optional. USB connects to your computer to upload. It would be cheaper to get a $15 recharger & batteries.
We bought this because we heard (at a store) that it was Mac Compatible. It is very easy to use with a Mac, but does not have any of the additional features. The software it comes with is not Mac friendly. Overall, it works fine, but has been tough to find a way to focus it consistently.
The cords arrived in great condition and in good time. Good quality cords for an excellent price and came quickly. Great buy.
This is an excellent product that gives total clarity. I would recommend it to anyone.
The portable speaker is really small and cheap, but the quality of the sound is very bad. I cannot bear it at all. Since it is only several cents.. I can't expect too much.
Amazon recommended Canon PGBK-5 ink for my new Canon Pixma 620 printer. I ordered it from Amazon, and the ink came from Antonline. It wasn't until I had already opened the package and tried to install the ink that I realized it was the wrong size (too big). Antonline wouldn't accept a return because the package had been opened. Be warned - if you want to buy black ink for the Canon 620 printer, the correct ink is PGBK - 220.
I bought this because I still have a lot of casettes, that I like to listen to when I'm driving. I connected it to a pioneer 12 CD box to listen to discs too, and 4 pioneer speakers and I can only say that my musical enjoyment has improved in 150%. It has a lot of power and really easy to use. The sound is sparkling and crystal clear even for old tapes.
Olympus photo paper is very hard to find and is the only brand that will fit in an Olympus printer. The paper itself is of great quality and looks just like a professionally developed photo. There is no border to detach. It fits easily into the tray and has no labeling printed on the back. Good product. Keep in mind Olympus has two sizes. This is the larger (4x6).
I cannot even begin to describe how disappointing this camera has been. It worked for me for about one hour before I had problems charging it on the accompanying dock. I ended up being sent new batteries, which didn't help. I sent in the camera, and they found no problem. I sent in the dock; Kodak decided this was the problem and sent me a new one. It worked for a few months before it stopped working again - I can't transfer pictures or charge my camera with it. The charger in the travel kit for the camera doesn't even work properly. While Kodak's service has been very pleasant about everything, the camera has been a lemon essentially from the get-go and very frustrating. I would never buy a similar camera again - although when it's working, it does take nice pictures.
I purchased this DVD player over a year ago as I was just looking for one with Karaoke capability and basically something to replace my CD player with. For a great price, I found this unit which plays many formats of CD's, karaoke, and has the 3 cd changer. I haven't had any problems playing any DVD's, MP3's, VCD's or CD's. The quality is great, and you can find hacks to disable the Macrovision (if you so desire). The only things that I wish it had is a power button on the remote and progressive scan now that I have an HDTV as of last month. That just means I'll have to get a progressive scan DVD player soon...
This is headphone is excellent. The sound is smooth, light and airy thanks to the open back design. The bass is warm and rich. This headphone is a non-noise cancelling design meaning that you can hear that going on around you, bad in noise environments. However, in a quiet room these headphones sweet.
It Works! Just works! A very good portable mouse. Easy to load batteries and they last a long time.
Great buy. Its a great product. Definitely economical and better than paying rent to the service provider.Would definitely recommend buying it. Just check if it is compatible with the service provider in your area.
The sound on this is terrible! You could get better sound from a transistor radio! Save your money.
For $75 on special I found this to be a good bargain.It works strictly in manual mode, so you have to know how to actually work your camera! Don't expect anything automatic: if you are a point and shoot photographer in full-auto mode, then this is not the lens for you!Images are of reasonable quality. I have not detected any distortion. The lens is wonderfully compact for a 500mm telephoto, so I can add it to my collection of lenses in a fairly small camera bag - Otherwise I would not be carrying a telephoto of this magnitude around, and would miss those occasional moments that this can capture.It also does a great job with macro - So I don't have to carry a separate macro lens around.Only negative - At a fixed F8 you have to have very good lighting conditions for the lens to be useful at faster shutter speeds - With lower lighting you have to slow the shutter, which can add a lot of shake.
I'm not sure if it was just me, but product I recieved seemed used. The seal was loose, the installation cd smeared and scratched, and the drive's edges where chipped from installation. I don't know if this was a QPS return, or a Amazon return, but it sure was opened.As far as the product goes, the hardware functions well. Plays DVD's fine, burns Data dvd's and Movie dvd's well. The movie dvd's play in the Xbox, which is says alot. I have tried the disc in many different DVD players and they read without a problem.My complaint will be with the software. It comes bundled with software to allow for Backup, DVD authoring and playing. None of the software worked on my configuration. I instead had to download comparable, or updated software off the web. NeoDVD seems to have a common problem during installation, that is even listed on the qps-inc website. "if you recieve error 2555 call this number" Well that number was out of service. The backup software never could read the dvds so I downloaded the latest version, as a TRIAL. It seems I will have to fork over more money to get it to work.In conclusion, the software is not there, the hardware is fine.
I purchased the JBL Creature to hook up to my new iMac and let me tell you, the sound impresses the hell out of me. This is a perfect set-up for listening to music while you are on the computer. I listened to them at the Apple store when I bought the mac and liked the sound, and ordered them from Amazon as soon as I got home because Amazon's price was 1/2 of what Apple was charging. Great Deal, Great Sound, they don't take up a lot of desk space - you can't go wrong.
I bought this becuase it was a third the price of the Bose noise cancelling headphones, and for the price I think it was a pretty good deal.The sound quality is good and the noise cancelling is really good but I would have hoped for more base response for an over the ear headphone.
The title pretty much sums it up. I bought the pen because I was tired of spending hours each week typing up my notes (that I took in class). The problem with the pen (why I returned it) is that the handwriting recognition is a DISASTER. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I have the best handwriting in the world, but it takes some serious coding errors to interpret "this is a test" as "~de93, h;02". If you are someone in my position, I would recommend that you snub the IO2 for now and try out some digital scanners (btw, they are much cheaper).
These print cartridges are getting harder to find, particularly at a reasonable price. Nice to find them still available at a fair price.
I bought these in 2000. I putcoverson the earcups, and they are still going strong in 2012. My only complaint is I'm 6'2" and the earcup is round, so the pinna of my ear (the outermost part, near the top) gets pinched against my head. After a couple hours of that, when I take the headphones off, my ears hurt. But my son, who is 7 and has smaller ears, just got a Yamaha piano and has pretty much taken ownership of these headphones so he can practice whenever he wants and either not bother others or block out their noise, or both. After he lectured me about taking the headphones from his piano, I replaced them with theAudio-Technica ATH-M50 headphones, which has an oval earcup. Those, I honestly have caught myself wearing them even when music isn't playing. So comfortable. Phonologically, I can't tell the difference.
It woks! Love it. I use it when I take photos with longer exposires even using the tripod so the camera doesn't shake when I trip the shutter.
This remote works perfectly with the Roady XT. I mostly use it at home with the receiver docked so I can use every control available from across the room, but it also comes in handy in the car.
What can I say? It came. I installed it in my external hard drive enclosure. I formatted it. An hour later I had used it for a full system image backup on my Sony VAIO laptop. It works great, is quiet as a mouse ... actually quieter. At this price you can't complain. If you need a great big hard drive, get this one.
Although listed as in stock when I ordered it was canceled due to unspecified reasons -- I assume it is NOT in stock.The item is still listed as available although apparently not for everyone.
This router works like a charm and I cannot get my hands off this one. I needed a router to practice for my CCNA and CCNP and decided to look online for a place to get a good router; Amazon was great and this store was awesome. I mean they were fast and effecient, it took less than a week to get my router into my hands... It was like clockwork. Keep up the good work.
I needed a case to carry my new Panasonic DV camcorder on my bike -- and this one fit the bill nicely. It's minimalist, yet it includes an interior pocket with two slots, perfectly sized for a DV cassette and a battery. In the lid is a mesh zippered pocket, for miscellany. And, on each end, a zippered pocket carries whatever. The inner divider helps find a secure fit for the camera, and the whole rig fits into my handlebar bag. I liked that it was easy to open this bag when I needed it, thanks to the unusual shape of the lid. I didn't find another bag that would fit the width of my handlebar bag, so this was the only candidate. Fortunately, it does the job nicely.
ok it could happen i got the one bad filter on the rack, but unlikely. my gear lens wise was given to me by my sister really sweet stuff awesome quality, either she unloaded tons of cash on the lenses or the quality has dropped like crazy over the years.this really just a sup par product, it gets stuck on the lens hard to get off, then the build quality is just terrible.the glass seems pretty cheap, but im probably gonna have to keep it cuz it'll probably cost more than 5 bucks to ship it back, we'll see what they say at the post office.
I orderd this for 10 bucks. I hate it. My friends mom ordered four. One for her son and her daughter, me, and my other friend. Everyone's works except for me. When I plug it in the screen just goes black. It is the worst thing I've ever bought and I wasted a whole stupid 10 dollars. If you bought this and you lived by me I know you probly would want to move because you would not want to hear me yell. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY I REPEAT DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It never even lets you download anything anyway. No of the ones my friends got would charge either. I hate cybiko. There to big and bulky to bring to school. I pitty anyone who pays $100 for it. I am so mad the company doesnt even ever answer the phone so its a waste to try the dont email you back. As soon as I find out how I'm going to email Amazon to complain about the crap they sell. DONT BUY CYBIKO DONT WASTE ALL THE MONEY THEY NEVER WORK YOU WILL REGRET IT.
This is a very nice looking clock and functions very well as stated in the product discription, except for me I CAN'T SEE IT AT NIGHT OR ANY OTHER TIME. The light is almost non existant, so forget trying to see it at night, which is why I bought it in the first place. The design is such that a bedside lamp doesn't shine light on it. The only way I can actually see what time it is, is to physically pick up the clock and look at it straight on I wish someone would manufacture a bedside clock that would have the day, date, month, indoor temp, and stay lit all night without pushing a button. THIS, IS NOT THAT CLOCK.
Being an amateur photographer, I didn't need anything extravagant in terms of lighting. The built in flash just did not give me the control I wanted for lighting shots, and I needed to be able to bounce light as desired. This is a great way to give yourself some control over on camera lighting and not break the bank doing it. I am sure pros would want something more powerful, but for hobbyists this is great. Works as advertised, and I have not had any issues in terms of usability or reliability.
I don't have a cannon camera. I have the Sony Alpha 7 but this bag fits my camera perfectly with all the lenses and filters. I've seen this same bag at Best Buy for $80.00 Maybe I should have bought two!
seemed perfect, but 11 months later it started failing (tv restarting w/ failing lamp lights). hard to compare the brightness to an original 'sony' bulb (which i read was phillips) since my old bulb was on its way out .. but it fits fine, was easily installed and in the past month seems to be working great.i have contact River Valley Electronics who sold it (this has changed sellers since) to see what they will do. very frustrating to replace the lamp and less than a year later have the same issue. original bulb that came w/ the tv lasted 5 plus years.
Excelent cables, very well made. I can continue watching my favorite movies on my dvd connected to my FHD TV.
Omega Satter Flash Frame FF-400 FlashFlip HOT Hands on Top Camera and Flash Bracket - Omega Flash BracketsMost certainly not worth the money. This is for small speed-lights and regardless of what they say, it won't work off-camera with the Nikon SC-28. The receiver is too small for either the SB-900 or the SC-28.It is lightweight and the fold-over won't support a speedlight like the SB-900, if you could attach it which you can't.Most certainly not worth the money. I'm shipping it to a friend as a gift - the have a Canon speedlight that will fit it.
I loved the mouse. Very quiet for web browsing during boring lectures. Unfortunately it's already been lost :[But the rest of this `review' is really about the rebate scam...be aware. Prior to buying the mouse and diNovo keyboard, I'd read about people's checks mysteriously disappearing (this may be my case), Logitech not receiving their (original!) UPC codes (my case) and asking to resubmit information again (my case again).Being especially vigilant after what's really a luxury purchase, I made sure to mail off the rebate forms right away. I bought the items on 8/14/07, mailed the forms off 8/19/07. After not hearing anything for a month, I went to the rebate status site and put my information only for it to not hit any results. The only option the site gives is to send an email. After a week of not receiving a reply, I decided to hunt down a phone number (866.533.6880); I was told to fax a copy of the original receipt. Ironically on the day I called, I received a response saying there was no record of my submission. I printed out a copy of my receipt from Amazon (note: the receipt indicated both items bought at the same time) and faxed it to the number provided. The next day I received an email response (2nd) to the original inquiry indicating they mouse rebate had been located but that I needed to send them the UPC code for the keyboard.So to make a very long story short, after being so P.O.ed that I couldn't resolve this, I called Amazon threatening that I would return the keyboard if this weren't resolved. So, they in turn credited me with the $30 rebate amount. So, I'm writing this review to say...if you're having the same problem, call Amazon, and hopefully once they have to refund enough customers, the situation will resolve itself.
This is a great product.it has a lot of great features and has not steered me wrong once. I can not believe it routes me thru a lot of pig pathes here in Tennessee that i never knew existed.This is a heck of a unit for the money!You can spend a lot more but you will not get a better more reliable unit that is simple to operate.Customer assistance is great if you have a question.You will not beat Yahoo on price.They low ball Places like Walmart By $50 and no tax,free shipping.
I have had no problems with this battery, it does seem to be a tad thicker, but I have had no problems removing from my camera. As it is much cheaper than the Panasonic battery I have to give it 5 stars, for doing the same job at close to half the price.
Let me begin by saying that I don't do many product reviews at all, but I felt after buying and trying this product, I should. Mainly because it would suffice for some and not for others. I feel that's when product reviews are most important. Since there are only 5 reviews up to this time, I'll consolidate those and annotate some comments on top as well.Pros:1. Manageable (5"x2"x1.5" and doesn't weigh alot)2. Compatible with many if not all recent laptops3. Very easy to lock and unlock, especially if you leave the dial just a few digits away from your combination4. While the motion-sensing warning beeps are distinct, they are by no means 110dB like what this other user mentioned, so they wouldn't bother somebody across a large room. If a normal conversation is 60dB, these warning chirps are around 45dB, and VERY brief at that.5. There are 4 digits to the combination, which means a full 10000 combinations. The '999' combinations the other user mentioned relates to a previous model, not the PA400U.6. One user mentioned that there was a 110db beep to let him know the device is on. That's b.s. There are a couple chirps, and then a red 'status' LED blinks to let you know the alarm is activated.7. The alarm is distinctly louder than the chirps, so people around should figure out that it's an alarm.8. Alarm goes off if cable is cut.9. Movement of the device sets off 'warning chirps' and there is a red LED light that gives thieves the correct idea that it's an alarm. (In fact, because the LED flashes if the device is locked even if the alarm itself is not set, it's feasible to place the device just on top of the computer, that alone maybe deterring a couple would-be thieves.)10. The 'warning chirps', albeit without a melody (it's monotone), are no more irritating to others than a cell phone.Cons:1. Hypersensitive to motion, so you can't really use it outside if it's windy, it'll almost surely go off. In fact, the user who said that its own beep causes the alarm to go off, I find that to be hyperbole. But to give an idea how sensitive it can be, there are times when I have set it on my desk with alarm activated, six inches away from the keyboard -- when I press the 'backspace' key on my keyboard hard enough, the warning chirps can go off. (Incidentally, to give an idea what sets off the warning chirps, when I shake the device, I can hear what sounds like a thin metal disk that is being balanced horizontally when you lay the device flat. When you move the device, the disk is disturbed from its equilibrium position, and that's what sets off the warning chirps. That's also why some users may have mentioned that it seems so hypersensitive: after I set the alarm, and set the device on the table, the disk inside is still vibrating a bit, so typically there is some 2-4 seconds of chirping immediately after you place the device on the flat surface.)2. As much as the manufacturer believes that it is 105dB, and as far as information I gleaned from the internet suggests that a lawnmower is 90dB, this device is nowhere near 105dB -- nobody will blink twice if you were in a noisy bar. If a normal conversation is 60dB and a lawnmower is 90dB, the alarm on this thing is perhaps 70-75dB.3. The warning chirps would likely bother a stranger at the next seat, or in a library.Note on who should buy:First off, the user that said his laptop was stolen, I believe it, especially if your laptop case is made out of a flimsy plastic like my early-model Dell Inspiron is, a thief could easily use his feet as leverage and just rip it off. If I were in an unmonitored room with a 200 lb stranger, I definitely wouldn't leave the building for 30 minutes without taking the laptop with me. In that sense, I COMPLETELY disagree with the user who said he'd feel safe leaving his $3000 Vaio in the library for an hour while he grabs lunch.I completely agree, however, with the users who said it works as a deterrent. I believe it is a particularly effective deterrent if (a) there are other people in the room, because it does make a noticeable noise that would bring attention to the thief, and/or (b) you're in the room up to 100 feet away. If you're a guy like me that is super-cautious with his laptop, always looking over his back in a cafe that it's gone, this device is very effective. You set it, and then you can mingle with friends or acquiantances in the same room or within earshot without issue. (For example, with it, I have much less problem in cafes going on extended bathroom breaks and bringing my laptop with me to the bathroom drawing weird stares.) To be quite frank, I believe the best kind of places to use this would be a hotel lobby, an airport, and ESPECIALLY a cafe.VERDICT: In short, if you'd pay a premium for a device that genuinely looks like a laptop alarm (thus deterring thieves), and you'd pay for a moderately loud distinctive sound to tell you that somebody is attempting to take your laptop (like I would) or a sound loud enough where others nearby would likely notice the theft and be able to ID the bugger later, then this device is good. Otherwise, just get a standard cable combo lock if it's cheaper.Although one user said his uses a key, I bought my PA400U in June 2005, and it is strictly a combo lock.Tip to Targus:Provide a couple volume levels for the beeps
This extra long (25') cable enabled me to relocate my printer to a more covenient location in my home office.
I put a aftermarket Dual radio in my Jetta and this was a perfect cheap harness I soldered in. The product is perfect Chinesium but that is really all you need in this case. What is more the company understood the 'K-line' issue with aftermarket stereos and VW's of this vintage and put in warnings with the harness. I was very impressed by that. If you are putting an aftermarket stereo in your VW use this harness and don't solder straight to the car.
It has everything in. Barometer, altimeter, compass.....I would have delightfully rated it 5 stars, but the only problem I had with my vista is that it eats out batteries very fast, despite of its built-in settings for different types of batteries. I use it exclusively for snowmobiling and it works great (especially if you had a 12V outlet in your sled, which I don't). If you're looking for a GPS loaded with features, get the vista. But i prefer using third party software to communicate with it. Garmin Mapsource is a wate of money. I got a version which simply wanted me to call Garmin support everytime I tried to chage description of a track.
I've been using these DVDs for several years now, and this is just my latest order. When I combine these DVDs with an actual label, it creates a product that lasts virtually indefinitely. I haven't had a problem with a single disc.
Great bag but very poor quality!The bag did not survive one trip as it fell apart on the outbound leg. The way the shoulder strap attaches to the bag is pretty weak and is held in place by 2 screws crimping down on a piece of leather. The other issue is that since there are no swivels on the ends of the shoulder strap, 7 out of 10 times that you pick it up the clasp opens and the strap detaches from the bag.
Since I can't find a generic cheaper form of this cartridge, this is the best (only) one! I would expect it to be perfect and it is.
Got this baby for a great price and am very happy with it. I got it to voice match a set of rti4's that I picked up which I also love. Polk makes some great speakers, and Amazon has some great prices on them if you can be patient and wait for the right deal.
Very nice looking product. Like the ability to have preset stations on a headphone. The biggest drawback of the product is the antenna. Even on our stongest station reception is poor unless you face the right direction. This is in the city where the reception should be the strongest.
I got this thinking I might get a few holiday recipe ideas and, to my surprise, I discovered hundreds of delicious holiday dishes!I had no idea that I was getting such a powerful software tool with it. I didn't think I'd ever want to organize my recipes on the computer but I figured that since the software had the feature I would try putting a recipe or two into it...75 recipes later I'm still going strong! What a special treat!I haven't even gotten into a lot of the other features yet; like the Palm Pilot and e-mailing recipes, etc. But I know one thing: Cook'n is the best tool to manage your favorite recipes.
These DvD's are working great in our new Samsung DVD-R player.We have made about 10 copies and I will be ordering another round soon.
I'm no hardcore gamer but I play a couple. My HP m7760n came stock with a pretty wimpy graphics card so this was a nice upgrade and there doesn't seem to be any power supply issues. It was pretty much a plug and play installation and you have to love that. What depresses me, and I have no idea where the fault lies, is that when I use the DVI out (via DVI to HDMI cable) to connect to my Sharp Aquos 1080P 46" TV the highest resolution that works is 1024 x 768. I was hoping to use my computer as my DVR but playback at that resolution really cripples the effect. I've heard 10 different people give me 10 different reasons why this is happening but I've just settled for using my bigger screen to play emulated 16 bit games in the meantime. If anyone out in Amazon land has a suggestion leave me a comment!
Best HDMI cable for the price, good quality cable & performance at fraction of the price of others. Processed and shipped quickly, arrived in good quality with no issues. Unfortunately I ended up not needing it.
This unit is great. The picture tube is basically flat and the dvd player in the unit does a great job. For the $$$, this little unit rocks.
I'm a huge supporter of Microsoft. I wanted to own a Zune ever since I learned of them and finally got a black one in May of 2007. I paid $250 for mine. I dealt with all of its flaws and saw beyond the things I didn't like about it. The 3 inch screen rocked me and anyone who saw it. I learned how to handle the automatic tagging and became a total Zune expert, learning about the sleep mode and everything. I really liked my Zune and couldn't be happier with any other MP3 player, having owned two before.And then, a week ago, it stopped charging. It wasn't the USB cable. Uh oh. Funny, I never dropped it AND had purchased a protective silicone case and screen protector for it. What gives?So, the battery drained all the way down until I couldn't even turn it on anymore. I just learned Microsoft wouldn't support the warranty for mine even though I've had it under a year and qualify for it.To think that I wholly supported a product that ended up crapping out on me. I feel ashamed telling people this thing was better than an iPod, seeing as everyone I know who's owned an iPod has never had an issue with it. I am now buying a Toshiba Gigabeat. This is ridiculous.
The case fits perfect on my GPS Map 60csx - you can see through the front nicely. However, the plastic is snug against buttons and makes it difficult to push them. Sometimes when you push one - it won't do what you wanted. It is a great case though for storing or carrying. But you'll most likely take it out of the case for heavy use or hiking, etc.
I am 13 years old and i got the silver ipod mini for christmas this year.(2004) Great. the only word to describe it. i don't know why people say it freezes, mine never did. i think you have to update your iPod before use so it will not freeze. other than that it is great! the click-wheel is very easy to use and you only need your thumb. the battery life is pretty long, but i have never run it down all the way. i would get a jam jacket or an action jacket if i were you so you can protect it from scratches. i gave it a 5 out of 5 just because of the easy to use itunes software. i woul really recommend it to any teen who wants one.
I like that it is smaller than all the other lens pens I have used. It works just as well as the more expensive models. Great buy!
I bought this router in December because of the reviews on here. After 30 days (past the return policy of the store I bought it at), the router kept dropping my Wi-Fi signal. I called D-Link on 5 different occasions to try and fix it and they had me configure the router as many times, but nothing worked. The router still kept dropping the signal. Then I thought it was the modem from my internet provider, so I switched out the modem for a new one with my ISP to see if that would fix it...Failed.I took the router back to the store I bought it at, and they only gave me a replacement of the same one...So I'm on my SECOND D-Link DIR-655 and it's still dropping the signal...So now every time it drops the signal (which is almost every time I get on my computer), I have to restart the whole system from the computer to the router...It sucks.DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER! The customer service from D-Link is no help...
I was really wishing the product would work, but when I got it, it would error when trying to play CDs.
This lens doubles your existing lens but do you have the right lens and are you good at manual focus?It certainly doubles certain lenses but getting that list seems difficult to do. I bought this product and it works as advertised although I had to look at the other lens I bought to figure out if this lens worked with it!
I was enjoying my notebook until within 10 months the thing would no longer work wirelessly. Very disapooiinted to find out it was pre-owned when I called HP!
I bought these headphones to record at home. So, I'm going to review them based on that. As far as sound, it's very good. It's clean, clear, and you get a lot of bass. That could be good or bad, depending on your taste. I would have preferred it with a little less bass, but I can still get my recordings done. I actually bought 4 because of the inexpensive price. That's what attracted me in the first place, and the brand. They are comfortable to wear. I do wish the cord was longer. It's a little over 6 feet. I got extensions for them. As far as sound leaking, it leaks less than my other pair which is open-back. But, when it comes to outside noises coming in, all you hear is the inside of the headphones. So, outside noises don't interrupt your music. I guess regular music would sound great on these, but I haven't tested it yet. For the price, it's a great deal.
Even though this product is touted as s 400/800 firewire, it only comes with a 800 firewire cable. My imac will only support a 400 firewire connection. How FRUSTRATING to open the box, think I could easily plug and play, and find out that because I didn't see the "fine print" the drive didn't come with a NECESSARY CABLE.It might as well have come without a switch to turn it on.It is now a useless piece of metal on my desk, taking up room and necessitating the grief of repacking, and returning.
I Bought this camcorder after moving to Florida. My biggest use for the camera is capturing video to use as backdrops and watermarks on documents. A lot of beach shots and some low light and night shots..The Camera: Super. Very simple and straight forward to use. Use of the "digit" zoom (700x) is a bit precarious without a tripod but the "optical" zoom (25x) provides excellent video. Its size makes it easy to manipulate and the features are conveniently located. Quality of the video on playback is near DVD quality..The Software: When you buy the camera grab yourself a copy of "Video Explosion Deluxe" (approx. [$$]) and throw away the software that comes with the camera. The supplied software is cumbersome, not well documented and provides little (I'm being generous) meaningful help via dropdown menus.... The "Video Explosion Deluxe" (VED) installs in just a very few minutes and is well documented, expecially with the online tutorial (extremely well down) and the dropdowns. VED allows for complete control of the camcorder via the PC during video capture by use of the Firewire. The granularity of the editing feature pretty much removes the need of a memory stick and the video can be edited (and images captured) on a "by frame" bases. A really terrific piece of software.... My hat is off to the developers....
Okay, so first of all, when I first got my ipod shuffle, it was Christmas day, and I knew that I wanted an mp3 player but I wasn't quite sure what kind. I was thrilled at first, but when my mom tried to set it up on our computer, it took a really long time to download all the software and 'register' your ipod. Why the heck do people have to register thier ipods!!!! It's stupid in my opinion. Anyways, my aunt had also sent us itunes gift certificates, and because she sent them from the U.S., they didn't work in canadien itunes stores! We eventually figured out wat to do by using my mom's old american email address. So everythings doing just fine until both me and my sister's ipod wouldn't show up on our computer! Why can't apple let us se a different program to upload songs to the ipod!!! Second, why doesn't it show in the manual that your supposed to eject your ipod before unplugging it!!!! Like wth!!! It's stupid. I guess ipods aren't made for Windows. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted, even if the ipod didn't have that problem, it still wouldn't have a screen and a better battery life. I will probably go to a creative zen now if my ipod continues to spazz out on me. I hope this will help people who are considering the shuffle for it's sleek design and cheapness, it's really not all that it seems.
Purchased these to do data installs at clients/friends homes. They are very well made and very durable. Great value for the money spent.
The only reason I'm giving the Series 5 four starts instead of five is because it's calling for a color screen and a built-in modem, like some of its competitors. However, the buyer won't be disappointed in any way with the little guy. The keyboard is one of the best (if not the best) of its class, the screen is actually readable and you won't see yourself reflected on it as you do in the PalmPilot and PalmIII (with the exception of the newer Palm IIIx and IV models). What really sets apart this PDA from the competition is its software; the most elegantly designed and useful OS, office suite, and applications among all the PDAs around these days. You can actually do work on this machine. Some Windows CE users won't agree with this, however, I invite the reader to go to an electronics store and try both a Series 5 and a Hand-held PC and she will know what I mean. Do this experiment: Create a spreadsheet with a graph and embed it on a Word document... Then record a voice memo and embed it in both the agenda and the Word document. Good luck with the Windows CE machine.In case you wonder, I own both a PalmPilot and a Series 5. I use the PalmPilot for what it's best: carry information that needs to be accessed anytime, anywhere. However, when I am planning to do some real word processing, use a spreadsheet, or check e-mail from the road I always use the Series 5. The best thing about this devices (all of them) is the synchronizing capabilities with most PIM programs (Outlook, Organizer, etc.). Every time I enter data on one PDA, I can synchronize it later on my PC, and immediately after that, load the information in my other PDA. That way I have my PC and both my PDAs always up to date.
These Nikon binoculars are so nice. All the important features and accessories at a great Amazon price. Received as advertised with no damage thanks to good packaging. Shipped as promised and arrived in perfect condition.
excelente calidad de sonido, he escuchado muchos comentarios negativos , sobre los productos bose , pero la verdad es que la calidad de esas peque&ntilde;as speakers ,es excelente muy nitida , tengo un av receiver DENON avr 2807, y es excelente la combinacion , de todo el DVD , X BOX 360 se oye estupendo , he escuchado otros equipos mas costosos y voluminosos ,de marcas reconocidas y no le piden nada a este estupendo equipo , yo lo adoro , i love it ...
Is working as advertised. I have not encountered any problems with this card but I have yet to field test it.
This receiver was sold to me as a unit the would give me clear, natural non-distorted sound, even though the output wattage is not as high as some other receivers. On all these fronts Yamaha delivers! It's slightly lower wattage sounds louder than an equivalent receiver of another brand. If you want to hear loud music, you will have to turn the volume control just past half-way, but the sound is still crystal clear. I have had this for about four years and have used high quality Boston Acoustic large bookshelf speakers. - Simple, effecient stereo receiver with awesome sound and some nice features (sleep, remote with volume control, input plugs for two sets of speaker and more... no subwoofer input, though, but the sound delivers a lot of bass on regular speakers.)
This keyboard is great for MCE. The range is the best of any wireless keyboard (Gyration keyboards are just as good in this regard); you will actually be able to use it from the couch without problems.The MCE buttons are great, I don't use the standard MCE remote anymore at all. You can also program it to turn on and off your TV and control the volume on your amp. Unfortunately there are only a couple of programmable buttons which is truly unfortunate. One more and I would have been happy. As it is I can't turn on and off the amp. Really about 5 more programmable buttons would have been perfect.The mouse thing, the mouse thing does suck especially at first. I've learned how to use it now though, but I only use it for simple stuff. I recommend buying a Gyration mouse. They seem to be the best out there. If you have a Gyration mouse and this keyboard you have the ultimate MCE set up.
i have had my lexmark 5700 for a little over a year &amp; although it used to be pretty dependable - more recently i have been having issues w/ the unit : i have had to replace the black printer cartridge 3 times now within a 2 month period : my printing activity is normal to below normal : i find support for the lexmark printer is also lacking - if not substandard
I made the mistake of ordering this product along with a new Garmin Etrex Vista a week before a UK trip. Garmin does not sell it any more. It's a WINDOWS 95, 98, NT 4.0 product. Not even NT 4.1, not less Windows 2000 or XP. The packaging mentions only GPSes that Garmin used to sell, none that they currently sell. It's a 1999 product, based on 1995 map data. ALL of the products with a European country name in them (France, Great Britain, etc) are OUTDATED! DO NOT BUY! See the Garmin site.Garmin will charge you ...plus shipping to upgrade to the current product, which Amazon doesn't even appear to sell. Even this offer expires on August 31, then you are completely stuck.In short, I trusted Amazon to know their stuff, and they cheated me. I guess they laid off their GPS guru. Very surprised and disappointed.
I love this ambidextrous trackball and it is very comfortable to use and looks stylish. I think it would be comfortable no matter what size your hand is or whether you are lefty or right handed. I did not install any software just plugged it in. It works perfectly and it is very simple to use. I do graphics with it and it is very precise. If you use it on the left side of the computer you can go to the windows control panel, mouse, and put a check in swap buttons.
I have a new dell with windows XP and the smartdisk will not load, I had to download drivers for my Polaroid PDC640 camera and it works fine but need help with installing the smart disk floppy for the flashpath.cannot find website any help would be appricated. lon. thanks.
My original speakers,I have own for 30 years. I did a rebuilt-upgrade about 10 years ago. But I have move since then and my space is smaller now. So I've been making changes with things in my home. I've been looking off and on for about 6 months for a real replacement for my speakers. Besides quality, a great price is a must! I found both in Fluance AVBP2 speakers. I ordered them through Amazon, they arrived in two days. Like a kid in a candy store, I couldn't wait to hook them up. These speakers sound very clear and distinctive. But by day six they were sounding sultry and distinctively smoother." Meaning, they blended into the background were I had to check to see if they are still working". This but a smile on my face. I like these speakers so much, I will be buying another set for the front, Thanks for a great product!
this amp has won me 4 1st place trophies at car shows including hardest hit at show!!!!!!!!!!!
These things fit over my big head nicely. They go totally over my ears and outside noise is almost none. these are basically the best headphones I have ever bought.
Cables seemed to fit snug and 'click' into the outlet great. They are exactly 1-foot long from tip to tip.
Bought an iPod Video back in the day and i need some portable speakers and tried this out, did not disappoint.1. Excellent sound quality (especially bass)2. Decent battery life (about 8 hours and i would use it almost daily)3. Storage for my iPod4. Aux ports are awesome, one 3.5 mil jack, one data cable port5. Only downside i saw was i bought it for $150 then a month later it was $100 then an month after that $50I would like to say i am still using it today but as of writing this i seem to have misplaced it.
The accessory kit is just what I wanted for my new Canon SD 630. The case fits perfectly and the extra battery is a real plus.
The StreetPilot c340 is absolutely essential for traveling into areas you are not familiar with.I wish, however, that they would make a cable to attach the StreetPilot to the cigarette lighter in a car without having to use the arm to attach it to the windshield.
This is beautiful and well designed receiver. It looks pretty slick when the motorized plate smoothly and quietly lowers to reveal the CD access. You can assign up to 4096 colors (using RGB values) if you want. The large knob gives easy and smooth control of the volume and other features.You can have 3 screens of radio stations and even store the name by capturing the stations text feed (just hold down the button you want to assign). The stations are digitally tuned and come in very crisp and clear compared to my previous radio. It seems to pick up about 20% more stations then I'm used to.This is about the cleanest sounding radio I have ever heard, even when my loud car is making a racket. Voices come out very clear especially on audiobooks. NPR sounds about 10 times better. Highs and low are well defined and balanced even on my lame factory speakers. People that are into that thumpy bass sound may be dissapointed. I wouldn't call it tinny or underpowered though.MP3 playback is what this unit excels at, you can hook up a USB memory stick or mini hard drive (just watch the power consumption). There is also and SD slot behind the plate and you can fill a CD with mp3s as well.Complaints: The clock is too small for me to read with my bad eyes. I also wish the USB port was on the front plate instead of having to run the cable out the bottom. I bought a special plate with a usb jack and mounted it in a hole I drilled but they could include this $1 part with it and save us some trouble.I have some trouble using some of my USB sticks, they just sit there and say 'USB reading'. I think it has something to do the with the U3 software on some sticks. Also it doesn't play in alphabetical order but rather the order they are layed out on the stick... I have to pull all the files off the stick and rewrite to correct this. It is nice that you can see all the file names on the screen of your files but I wish there were more specialized buttons for mp3 navigating. It would be neat if it displayed album covers or lyrics from the mp3 files, or if you could select music by genre from the mp3 tags. Mp3 tags are incredibly useful for sorting, selecting and ranking. I wish more manufacturers worked them into their systems.A Pause button? Is it that hard! Also a bookmarking button would be really helpful for audiobooks with long tracks. I have to pause audiobooks to drive sometimes and losing my place is annoying.Overall this is a great receiver and I don't regret the purchase.
My canon 5D MK2 with a batterry pack and two batteries and canon 24-105 mm lens fell 6ft to floor camera was undamaged !a part form that its a great case with plenty of pockets and zips, if you are spending big bucks $$$ on a camera & lens it makes sense to protect ti from mishaps ! trust me they do happen.
I was extremely excited about this product hoping Logitech would once again come up with a winner in this comptetive space. However, I was then extremely disappointed with the product. The major flaw is that you have to connect the device to the internet in order to do any adjustment. My computer and the AV equipments are in separate floors and so you can imagine how frustrated I was running between floors. To top this off, I also bought the range extender. Logitech manual recommended that the range extender to be fixed on the ceiling above the AV equipments. However, the range extender also needed to be connected to the internet for any adjustments such as adding new equipments etc. So imagine yourself climbing to the ceiling and connect the USB cable to the range extender.....How can anyone think of this stupid way of programing the device? The remote is a thin client with no intelligence whatsoever. I have to say, it is extremely frustrating to program this device. Please do yourself a favor. Do not get this!!
See my review for the Sennheiser HD280s.I really like the DT 770Pros. I compare the sound of our venue to them then I EQ our venue to match them. They have such a real and present, perfect, clear, true bass response. I think that goes for the whole range of sound they produce. Everything I do is based on them because I love and trust their response. I love to listen to music through them. I edit my recordings with them, I can hear every detail and the overall balance of the mix clearly with them; I can hear infinitesimal EQ and effect adjustments to a track with them. I think they have a great reproduction of the full range of sound. One of the finest products I have ever bought.
Just what I as looking for. The product arrived as described and in a timely manner. Thanks!
I love this camera. I wanted a camera that I can take good family photos with as well as use to learn a bit about the basics of photography. The directions were easy to understand, and it took no time at all to figure it out and start shooting. My favorite is the portrait mode. It's very simple to use, and the results are fantastic!
Within 15 minutes of attaching the tune talk, while trying to adjust the gain the little plastic widget fell right out of the tune talk thingy. I can't comment on the use of the product since I promptly took it back for a refund. It is so shoddily made that while it might be a great product WHEN it works, I wouldn't spend $60 on something that fell apart in jsut 15 minutes. I am a 45 year old woman, not rough on electronics, so I can only imagine what a student would do to this thing.
I have burned about a dozen dvds with zero problems so far. I set the burn speed to 8x, which is half of the maximum burnable speed to be safe, and it takes just around 8 minutes to burn the ISO to disc.At about 20 cents per disc, it's a great deal.
Great quality in B+W and no complaints with this filter. It is lubricated so you can turn it and the oil made it onto on of my cleaning cloths. I guess this would happen with any circ. polarizer. Slight vingetting on wide angle (10mm-17mm) lenses. Get the slim one if it will bother you.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)Have had camera for a few weeks, but am impressed with sharpness of photo's. Camera is small and light enough to fit in chest pocket and is easy to use. The 10X optical zoom (28-280 mm)is more than enough for the use I make of this camera. I had been using a large digital camera, but it was to cumbersome for cruises and land excursions. Great camera for us snap shot and postcard picture takers.
This is the IR blaster TiVo should've included instead of those stick-type junk; I had tried various positioning & shrouding and still resulted in missing or double digits to my satellite tuner. I really wish I had gotten the JobSite IR-E1 emitter earlier. Channel changing is now far more accurate. Plus it has a smaller footprint and looks a lot neater.
This subwoofer is the perfect one for my setup. Fills the room with pure bass. The UPS man that delivered this told me it was a good sub when he delivered it. Lol.
I will begin by stating in general I have come to trust and appreciate Pelican cases over the years as I do with my most current purchase of the 1400 series. The only drawback in this case was when I dropped it by accident the hinges flew open on both occasions. Perhaps something to do with their new hinge design???? Otherwise very good product.
I love the picture quality, the options and the size! I also use a SLR camera and missed the ability to choose my own setting when using my old digial camera. I am so excited that I am able to do this on the DX6340. Also, I have a year old daughter who always smiles AFTER she sees the flash. Having the ability to take a cluster of pictures (4 in a row) is great for capturing her best smiles! I also trust Kodak. My old digital was a DC290 (also a Kodak) and lasted several years.
Great item, super fast shipping, better than I expected.
I needed a player that could reliably play home-burned dvd's, without skipping. This player performs perfectly, even with home-burned dual layer dvd's. It plays every type of disc without skipping. I tried several more expensive players that cost three times as much. None work as well as the RCA DRC 260. The player looks cheap and is made of plastic, but it can play anything you throw at it.
It came really early did not come with Ethernet cable but was well packaged and was a little dirty ... Still It works really well
this thing sounds great and has one of the nicest cabinets I've ever seen..a 13 on a scale from 1 - 10
i received it in the mail and it was completely easy to install. plug it in, install the cd. took maybe 5 minutes max. works like a charm. i just got it so i don't know how it performs long term which is why i gave it 4 stars. other than that, it's awesome
Used in my video camera and hold great amount. Don't have to worry about running out of storage.
quick delivery and great product. have done business with these guys twice and will do again in the near future
I would not advise anyone to purchase this item. It was poorly made for it does not do what it was intended to do. It is unreliable, mostly does not work. It is worthless as it does not burn anything.
I had bought a couple of cheap Optical cables before I bought the Xtreme. When I tried the cheap cable it would not work unless I backed it out some from the socket on my Cox box. I ordered the XtremeHD2M and it worked out perfect. XtremeHD2M has all my business now. (not that they will get rich off me, after all how many optical cables doe a person buy in a lifetime?)
Unless you are my age (65) and have suffered the abuse of Army and Assembly Line work/noise to your ears, this review may not apply. My hearing range is about 70% of what it should be; worse toward the 'high notes' end of the spectrum.Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo EarphonesThe linked Earphones shown are a very fine purchase for anyone who wants the privacy of their own sound source. Many products of a similar type are available, but many of those are rather more 'pricey'. I would not expect to experience any benefit from the increased expenditure.
Went from a 20&quot; Sony, to this Toshiba. It really does the trick of transforming the viewing experience. The picture is every bit as sharp as expected, and controls are easy to navigate and adjust. The sound is amble and well defined. In addition, we use a cable supplied to the home, so in order to have PIP one would need 2 converter boxes. Therefore PIP is not practical when using cable and unnecessary on this model anyway.
i bought to listen to movies which the volume was too low even with the laptop volume turned up all the way. works great.
This thing blows... lightly. You'd be better off with an oscillating fan, especially if you don't like squeaking sounds. There's a bunch of fans in this, so multiply squeak factor times bunch of fans, and you get a bunch of squeaks. The buttons are dumb too.
The Sansa is a nice alternative to the Nano, cheaper, offering video playback and FM Radio. The video converting software is included but don't expect Zune beating quality. The screen is bigger than the Nano's and doesn't look that small if compared to the IPod Video's. A huge drawback is that when you sync using Windows Media Player 11, the album art is not transferred unless you paste the album art manually. A shame since WMP 11 is the only version so far that allows for playlist transfer.Also, beware of the "Zuney Curse". Right after my brother installed the Zune software in our family PC my Sansa started crashing, and the only way to fix it was to open it, remove the battery and give it a chkdisk to fix the file system errors it had. As long as I plug it only in my room's PC, which has never been connected to the Zune, it won't crash; but recently I decided to try it in the family PC again just to see the same results. Also, right after plugin my brother's Zune to my XBOX 360, the 360 stopped detecting the songs in each of my Sansa's playlists.
Bought these after my Ultimate Ears Super Fi 5 stopped working and I am not disappointed. The sound reproduction is excellent, the noise canceling is good and they are very comfortable to wear during long periods of time. They are also light weight. I would really recommend these to anyone looking to upgrade their iPod headsets.
This item comes with what is intended to be a spare battery cover. Belt clip works very well and stub screws into the back of the existing battery cover. However, battery cover shipped with this item does not fit Etrex Vista CX since it does not have the proper cutout/indentation to make room for the expansion microchip which is inserted to the side of the batteries with the cover removed. Thus, you are paying for more than is usable.
This is a great keyboard. Very quiet. I haven't had any problems except when I hit return, sometimes I accidentally hit the &quot;\&quot; key. But that's no big deal. Keyboard's definitely worth the money.
Just a described in the ad. It was the only switch I could find to fit my shop vac that wasn't gonna cost me $20+. I only needed the power leads (not the light lead) so I bent the third lead out of the way to make this fit. It did take awhile to ship from china but it arrived earlier than their estimates.
Save yourself a lot o money. You will be happy with this glass. The build has a classic feel and is excellent, and the photos are great. DONT PAY TWICE AS MUCH FOR THE NIKON. If you want an excellent wide angle, buy this and then buy the Nikon 18-200 VR. Actually, do it the other way around.
I have used a number of well thought of headphones and these Stanton's are my favourite. Great value for the price, I use them for a number of music applications and also some gaming/general use. They are constructed well and have a great sound, slightly orientated to the Bass frequency's but certainly not lacking in Mids or Highs.They are tight feeling from new but after a few days loosen up, the cord is not ideal for my devices as they are frontside headphone outputs and the elbow design is awkward.These little complaints are quite overshadowed by the great sound of these headphones, Stanton's great for music and very good for everything else.
I was sent the wrong item twice...not the one in the picture but a similar plastic piece of junk. Amazon could not get it right even with the proper item number.
I am an amateur photographer and I own the DSCW55 and the DSCW80.The image quality is good in both with the "Auto" Settings.The W55 is cheaper in cost and more sleeker than the W80.The W80 is the latest and the greatest, slightly bulkier and a little bit more expensive than the W55.
Maybe I'm using the wrong size buds, but I get rather annoying wind noise with these whenever there is anything more than a slight breeze.
Much easier to mount TV than most mounts because you mount base bracket and slide TV mount with TV attached on the bracket. Most mounts require mounting entire mechanism - cumbersome. Some have complained of TV tilting after mounting and mine did also at first - until I tightened up the 2 swivel joints with the included allen wrench (less than a minute job). Once tightened, TV is perfectly level in any position.Also FYI - comes with hardware to mount a 100 x 200 mm vesa mount although not shown in pictures.
I have been using it for the past 4 yrs and its still works perfect. Very good product at a reasonable price.
I bought it too and that a nice stuff !I bought it on ebay @ 30 + 15 shipping.cheer Target ! :)
Overall, for the price, this is a nifty little device, which along with a panasonic dvd player, is going to replace my spare windows box which has been my media console ;) Picture is very sharp (sharper than my basic pci hauppage card), remote is confusing at first, but works nicely once you play with it. Sound is average, compared to my santa cruz sound card in pc, but it does have bass and treble adjustments, which are nice. It is nice that it supports 1024x768 resolution - I think that really helps it to push as much sharpness out of standard TV signal that's possible. If you have a nice computer monitor, for $$$$ this makes a nice tv set (and will maybe save you from unecessarily tossing the monitor, or unecessarily buying a new tv tube).
I have had my Epson R2400 printer for four years & using the pigment ink cartridges for it. The print quality is excellent. I have had no problems with the printer or cartridges. I also have an R200 that I speak highly of as well. I use it to print on cd's & dvd's. Very easy to use & beautiful results. I highly recommend the Epson printers.
I picked this keyboard at random (mostly because it's inexpensive) when I first decided to buy one due to tendinitis issues. I think it's great as far as comfort and ease of use (after the normal learning curve going from a normal keyboard to a split/ergonomic board). The only thing I don't like (and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5), as other reviewers mentioned, is the Power and Sleep keys at the upper right corner of the keyboard. The Power key was the worst -- it's easy to bump, and if you do, the computer shuts down and there's nothing you can do about it. My solution: I just popped those keys off (all three at the upper right corner). I made a little cover too, but that's probably overkill for most people.
This is a great product and works really well! First one I got was DOA but a quick exchange and I got one that worked. Sounds great and range is just okay. Rechargeable batteries are a must, but it's really cool how the unit recharges them. This is perfect for roaming around the house and yard with tunes.
Can be found for very low prices, and works well for low-end use, but experiences problems with better hardware. For example, experiences severe issues with ATI Radeon 9600xt(usually won't boot) despite meeting system requirements for that card.
I have to be honest at first I thought this was a personal portable DVD player with a screen that your little Barbie princess can watch but it's not. It's a cute little barbie DVD player that she can pair with her existing TV or you can get her a little Barbie TV to watch this on. It's a great addition to her Barbie room, thanks!!
I build computers on the side so you occasionally need an extra screw, Its great to have plenty in stock. They are as advertised and work just like they are supposed to.
These are not red and blue color coded like the picture shows. They dont even have black and red like most fiber patch cables. They are uncolored so you get to trace the length of the cable to figure out which is xmit and which is receive. Aggravating.
I have used Finepix for several years now and am pleased, the new 7.3 MP is a wonderful choice especially if you want to enlarge your photos without losing quality.Was received in a timely manner, I'm exremely happy with my new camera and your quick service
Whats the big deal about paying [...] dollars for an HDMI cable. Its like paying [...] bucks for a usb cable. Dumb!! This HDMI cable works just like any other HDMI cable giving you the sharp high definition picture you need for only a small cost. No problems no debt clear picture. Now back to my HD.
I bought this TV 17 months ago for about $1750. It was going for $2400 at Best Buy and Circuit City at the same time. It's amazing. I still love it and never regret spending the money for a second. If you're looking now though I'd go for something newer, higher resolution, maybe 1080i for not too much more money. Great TV though!
Like another reviewer, I was pleased with these for a couple of months. They stayed in place while running and were not affected by sweat.But, they recently snapped at a hinge while simply taking them off. I wasn't rough with them or anything. Since they were already broken I played with the other hinges and realized that they all are very fragile and will break with the slightest bending. I'm replacing with another brand -- if you own these I would handle them like they were made of glass.
Ok everyone if you're looking for the best bang for your buck, stop wasting your time and buy these now. They're an incredible value, offering nice tight bass, crystal clear highs, and pleasant mids. And they're very easy to drive. Anything you plug these into will sound good. I mainly use them with my mp3 player and I've never heard my iphone sound so good with ANY other headphones, iems, or earbuds. Beats by DRE and that Bose garbage don't even come close to these SONY MDR7506. Sure my Sennheiser HD 650s sound better, but only when paired with an expensive amp plus they're also more than 3x the price. At $100 I really think these can't be beat.
There is not a lot to say about this memory other than this main selling point: it is reliable. That means that it is almost 100% guaranteed not to fail or make the computer crash, and it will last a very long time and also work as it is designed to. There are no catches or gimmicks with crucial memory, just good reliable quality. So if you want something that is hassle free and will just simply work, this is the memory for you!
After years of hitting my head against the wall in total frustration, I *finally* found the right cartridge for me in Audio Technica's AT440MLa. Let me explain why life was so frustrating, depressing, and difficult before the 440MLa.All my life, I was vexed by the fact that the inner grooves of most LPs sounded distorted and/or sibilant. Inner grooves of some LPs in my collection distorted so harshly it rendered them unlistenable. I'd track down new or minty copies of said albums, assuming my LPs must be worn or something, but even brand new copies would often have at least a little sonic degradation on those last tracks. Despite being an avid vinyl junkie, the fact that I couldn't find a way to remedy this forced me to wonder if I should concede defeat, admit that maybe vinyl *is* the inferior medium, and start replacing some of my favorite albums with CDs.Over the past few years, I grew increasingly determined to solve this problem. Affixed to my Denon DP-51f was a Grado Gold, which had a wonderful sound but it couldn't track the inner grooves of an LP if its life depended on it. The Grado's performance could best be described thusly: 1st three tracks sounded positively beautiful, confirming all that is good and glorious about the sound of vinyl; full, rich, detailed, and a smooth, pleasing, lively sound. Fourth track begins to show signs of degradation, maybe some sibilance, a bit of distortion, but usually still listenable. But that last song on the record would often sound terrible; sometimes a heinously distorted, muck-ed up nightmare. Just thinking about it still stresses me out.I replaced the Grado with a Shure M97xE, which came with recommendations from nearly everybody in the audio world, even some hardcore audiophiles. Right away, I was impressed with its full sound and flat, almost warm frequency response. But once again, it just couldn't track those inner grooves to save its life. It did do a slightly better job than the Grado, but I thought that overall, the Grado had a better, sweeter tonal quality on the tracks that it *could* track successfully.Meanwhile, I acquired a Technics SL-1400, which came with a Stanton 680 HiFI that was somewhat unimpressive, but worth noting because of its strange problem with sibilance in the *outer* grooves. Yes, it actually did okay (better than both the M97xE and the Grado Gold) with inner grooves, but for some reason the outer grooves were absurdly sibilant. This one had great difficulty with wide grooves, especially 12" 45 rpm EPs.Briefly, I acquired a Rega P3 with the Rega Elys 2 cartridge. The venerable Rega had a nicely detailed sound, but once *again*, performed just as badly as the Grado and M97xE when tracking the inner grooves. That's right, an extremely reputable $700 turntable and a $250 cartridge made zero improvements as far as trackability! It sounded great on those first 3-4 tracks, but still rendered those inner grooves distorted and sibilant. To be fair, the Elys isn't the best cartridge in its price-point, but still - $250 for a cartridge that can't track inner grooves? Are you crazy? How can Rega live with that?Enter the AT440MLa, which I first connected to my Technics. I got out several of my favorite "problem" records whose inner grooves always sounded atrocious. Right away, the AT440MLa tracked the inner grooves like a champ. For the first time in my life, the inner grooves of these records sounded as lush, full, detailed, and clear as the outer grooves. Inner groove distortion had vanished!But it doesn't stop there - gone too were the sibilant "S's" that once sputtered and spat through my audio system. Now suddenly, the "S's" and cymbal hits were as smooth as silk on all but a handful of particularly problematic, sibilant records. And on those few records, the sibilance was still reduced significantly when compared to the above mentioned cartridges, bringing these few LPs into the realm of listenability.I'm now hearing details in some of those inner groove tracks that I never heard before due to the newfound clarity brought by the AT440MLa. Records that previously sounded abysmal are now sounding full, rich, and clear. Words can't describe how happy this makes me.One criticism leveled at the AT440MLa is that its frequency response is too bright, that there is a bump in the upper frequency range, causing excessive treble or brightness. While there is a slight bump, on my system it is very subtle and in no way excessive. I tend to like things a bit flat sounding, so I was concerned that this would be an issue, but as it turns out, the AT440MLa sounds fine. I would describe it as pretty natural sounding, with well-defined yet full bass, smooth yet detailed highs, pleasing mids, with amazing attention to sonic detail. It's also quite lively; the music really jumps out of the speakers (something definitely lacking with the comparitively dull sounding M97xE). So, not only does the 440MLa track extremely well, but it really sounds great.So, if like me, you've been plagued with so much inner-groove distortion that you've just resigned yourself to live with it, I would highly recommend the AT440MLa. If you do find the slight high frequency bump not to your liking, I would suggest changing your phono stage or nudging the treble down on your eq. Fortunately for me, that wasn't an issue at all on my system.How manufacturers like Rega and Shure can continue churning out cartridges that fail to track inner grooves cleanly is beyond me. I can't recommend this cartridge highly enough. From my experience, it wins out over anything in its price range with ease, and even cartridges over twice its street price.
I have owned a Graphire pad for over a year now and find it very dependable and easy to use. I use it mostly for photo editing, general navigating, and playing simple board games like solitaire. I found the settings for the mouse often differ for those of the pen so you need to reset things when switching back and forth. Still, the pen is my most used pointing device period.Recently, I had trouble with my computer and lost important software. A short email to Wacom solved my problem quickly. The support person was as nice as they get and didn't ask me to jump through hoops or any of the stuff so often required. When I have a good experience like this I want people to know! Thanks Wacom!
I tried and indoor, amplified HD TV antenna first. Reception was marginal to poor. Saw good reviews of this so ordered it and put it on the roof. Amazingly good reception on every local HD channel. Saving $8 a month by not using comcast for local HD add-on charge.
WHEN IT COMES TO CHEAPLY PRICED, HIGH QUALITY DVD UPCONVERTERS, SAMSUNG IS HARD TO BEAT......AND SO IS THIS ONE!!!!!!!
I purchased the 'slow' version of this device to prevent my computer at work from auto-logging off every 5 minutes. It works great. I ordered another for my partner and they were out of the 'slow' version so I got the 'fast' version instead. The fast version makes your mouse pointer jump around so drastically that it makes your computer unusable until you disconnect the mouse jiggler.If you want it as a practical joke - to make someone think their computer is possessed, then the 'fast' version is for you.
My kids gave me a DC3200 for Christmas in 2000. (Well, at least they think they did...) Overall, I like this camera. I have taken 1000's of photos with it, and I am quite happy with them. But I do have three main complaints about it, and two of them are related.One, there is no tripod mount, and two, the speed of the camera. Due to how long it takes to take a photo, you MUST hold the camera perfectly still to get a good clear photo. However, you do get used to that, and since you can't use a tripod, I came up with something that works, although it is a bit crude.To do this you need a standard tripod, and a piece of 2x4 that is the same length as the camera is wide. Drill a hole in the bottom of the 2x4 and make it so the tripod mount will screw into it, making sure it fits securely. Then take a strap of some sort that is strong enough to hold the camera, but doesn't block the viewfinder, lens, or buttons and or switches on the camera, and secure it to the 2x4. Then set your camera on top of it, and fasten it down. You end up with a crude tripod setup that works. When I started doing this, I had much better results overall.My third complaint is about the focus and light levels. Although that is to be expected in a cheap camera. If you want quality, and have $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 laying around, a Nikon D1x is the kind. But how many people need that, or have that kind of money? The DC3200 is a good cheap camera.A word of advice for whoever wrote the editorial review, and for Phil Smith, who said it takes forever to download photos and burns through batteries like crazy... Buy a CompactFlash Memory Card and a Card Reader that is compatible with the new version of USB ports, and toss that serial cable. What used to take hours (and tons of batteries) now takes meer seconds, and one set of batteries now lasts 100 times longer, because all you do with them is take photos. And for mdsmithers, who broke his battery compartment door, I did that too. One word, my friend... Rubberband. It works like a charm. :-)Once you have your photos, I recommend Paint Shop Pro for photo editing. For less than $100.00 normally, it has all the bells and whistles you need to spruce up photos taken with a DC3200. You don't need to spend $1000.00 on a good photo editor.If not for the speed of the camera, and the battery compartment door... I'd give this camera 5 stars for ease of use, and resulting photo quality.
Good, simple design that does exactly what it looks like. Unfortunately, the fact that they make it sound like it fits all of the above is not true. At least for the Canon A710 IS, this case is SNUG, requiring wiggling to get the camera in and out. It can be done, but just not easy.
The quality is good and for the price I think that the whole system has great cost benefit.
I purchased my A610 in November 2005 as a replacement for my Canon A60 digital camera. I've owned two Canon digital cameras (S10 and A60) prior to upgrading to the A610. My experience with all three cameras has been very good. For my taste, Canon cameras have achieved a near-perfect balance of features and image quality. My A60 turned out spectacular photos; the A610 is a decent upgrade in features and still turns out perfect photos one after the other. My previous Canon cameras were essentially trouble-free; however, the A610 only lasted five months before experiencing an internal failure that required it to be returned for warranty service. More on that in a bit.First, the A610 provides great features at an unbeatable price. It includes the full range of auto and manual exposure controls, an excellent movie mode, and a swivel LCD screen that comes in handy more than you'd think. The Canon Digic II processor is superfast in focusing and exposure lock which helps you snap quick photos with little shutter lag. My previous Canons were noticeably slower to lock on and take the picture. The A610 provides you full control over every aspect of picture control (ISO, white balance, flash intensity, just to name a few). While the AUTO setting is the easiest to use for most people, I prefer the "P" setting that allows me to select a few custom settings to tweak the exposures to my preferences. Plus, this camera goes for a couple months on a single set of rechargeable AA batteries. All this in a nicely built metal/plastic body that has a good handgrip but that's not too bulky.Now about my A610 failure. After five months of routine use (and no mishandling or drops of any kind) the camera suddenly stopped taking pictures. It powered up fine and could playback previous photos on the memory card but it couldn't take new pictures. When in the "shooting" mode, the LCD was blank except for the menu icons. When I snapped a picture, the camera took only black pictures (no image at all). I tried all of the troubleshooting steps but to no avail. At this point I knew that the camera had an internal failure and so I called Canon Factory Service. They were courteous and after a few questions they recommended I return it for warranty repair which would take 7-10 days turnaround. When asked if they would repair my exact camera (I asked twice) I was assured that my serial number camera would be repaired and returned to me. I was suspicious of this since most companies prefer to send you a replacement (or refurbished) unit because it's quicker and cheaper for them to process. Either way, their website includes a simple Repair Request form that you can fill out and print to send along with your camera. All Canon digital cameras go to either Chicago or New Jersey for service; mine was sent to Chicago. I packaged up the camera as instructed (camera only, no memory card, no batteries, no strap) and sent it off.Within five days I received a notification email and a snail mail letter that confirmed receipt of my camera for repair. Pretty good. In addition, I was able to track my repair status on their website. Within the following three days, the status said my camera was repaired. One day later I received an email with the FedEx airbill number that indicated my camera was on its way to me. Sure enough, the package arrived on time --the whole repair process from my shipment to their return took under two weeks. Very good, in my opinion.When I opened the box, I found an A610 camera, my original shipping documents, and a repair order that stated that the servicing techinician had recommended a "replacement" instead of a repair for my camera. Sure enough, the A610 sent back to me was a different serial number than my original camera. Just as I suspected would be the case. Well, at least they didn't disappoint but I do wish that Canon Service would have told me that up front instead of leading me to believe that my camera would be repaired. This may not be a problem for most people (since we really just want a working camera) but when it comes time to upgrade, I like to re-sell my old camera along with the original box, manuals, and accessories. Now with my new replacement camera, the serial number on my old box and the replacement camera don't match and so I'll have to explain this. To Canon's credit, the replacement camera they sent me was in perfect condition and appeared brand new (even had the stickers on it) and works perfectly. However, I believe that technically this camera is "refurbished" because Canon marks a small dot next to the serial number on the bottom of the camera. I have seen this before and it flags to Canon Service that this camera is a refurb if it is ever returned in the future (different warranty applies). Overall, the warranty process is what I expected and for all practical purposes, it is the best one could hope for.Bottom line: Great camera. Should you need service, it's likely that you won't get your original camera back but you'll be sent a replacement "refurb" instead. This is common practice for consumer electronics and in the end, is probably the only way a company that sells millions of cameras can possibly turnaround warranty service in a reasonable amount of time. It is simply too expensive to disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair each and every camera that is returned under warranty (especially when the original camera only cost $200!). That's life in the electronics age where we demand maximum value for the lowest possible price.For me, Canon stood by their product and returned a perfect working replacement. This makes a great product even better.
I am sure the camera is great but I wish Amazon would deliver it to me first.I ordered this camera on 30th June but as of August 10, 2006 am still to receive it. Amazon has delayed shipping it 3 times though as I see it, the item is "In Stock".When I call them the call-center person tells me that it is "Backordered". I wonder who is lying.Truly great customer service from Amazon!!PS. The rating of 5 starts is for the camera not the Amazon service. That would be negative...
easy setup, great reception around the house. researched around extensively and glad i went with this as it was a breeze to setup and is blazing fast.
I wanted a USB tuner that I could connect to both my desktop and laptop. It installed without difficulty and worked fine. I downloaded the updates from the Hauppauge website, but didn't notice any difference. The picture quality is satisfactory from cable. I generally watch a small window while I work on the computers. I didn't connect the audio to my sound card (as recommended) because I wanted the convenience of swapping only the USB cable when I switch computers. It works fine for me. The sound quality is not bad. A very slight sync delay with the picture is noticeable but not annoying. I will probably add a Hauppauge PCI card tuner/PVR to my desktop in the future for better picture quality and TiVo like features. Perhaps the problems some reviewers are having are PC performance related. My laptop is a Dell 2.4gH P4 with integrated graphics. My desktop is a Dell 3.2gH P4 with a graphics card.
I've used this model at work for about a year now. I spend about 50 hours a week on the keyboard, and I especially like it because I have smaller hands and find the Microsoft natural keyboards and the like cumbersome and the number keys hard to reach. Also I like that the bottom row keys (ctrl, alt, windows, spacebar) are "normal" size instead of oversized like many of the other split keyboards.I especially like the layout of the insert/home/end/delete/pg up/pg dn buttons in the 3x2 layout (like standard keyboards) rather than the 2x3 that most natural keyboards use. This is especially helpful with keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Excel.I agree that the power button was not a positive feature. It was resolved easily enough by popping the key cap off. I liked this model enough that I bought the same model for home use.
I'm not sure what happened in the earlier reviewer's case, but I just received this product and it was a genuine Canon product (has the holographic Canon sticker in the upper-left, etc).
This keyboard works as described and I think it is great. If you strictly use MCE or extenders, then you have to give this 5 stars. That is what it is made for. It boasts a solid build, small and light, thin and comfortable. All the buttons are where they should be and work properly. The 'pointer'(mouse alternative) is goofy, but works if you have half a brain. You have to keep in mind that half these reviews from the computer section are from half-wits expecting something that's not really there. Overactive imaginations and no technical know-how :P.
Ok this is a more updated review of the zune 30gig player. Now if you get the older model yes orginally it doesnt work with vista but there is an update so just get on the internet and download it at install and your good to go. Second the zune marketplace is always being improved. yes it may not be up to par with ipods but im sure at the rate they are going it will be. Now there are movies on the marketplace as well. I myself put my own movies on but to each his own. just look for zune movie conversion software and there you go. works great. i havent really had a problem with it myself. I would personally recommend the zune cause unlike the ipods they havent really had a problem with the things going down. you know where it says send it to apple to fix it. only bad thing i will say it does take me a while to put a movie on the zune but besides that i love it. its my baby.
The Olympus CLA-10 is a required adapter for using auxillary lenses with certain Olympus digicams. It is nicely made and works exactly as advertised. I am very pleased with both this item and the auxillary lens I use.
90% of am/fm walkman radios have horrible receptionDo not compare prices with a sony or a panasonicWhat is the point of paying 40 bucks for a product that doesnt do what you want it too?If this ever breaks I would order the same brand again.... which I've never heard of until I purchased this item :) Save your money and buy this item.
Sounds OK but it's impossible to read the display from behind the wheel.The controls are not well designed and are not logically placed on the panel. I would not buy this model again.
When I got the laptop and turned it on for the first time, it was loading windows XP home for the first time, and it took a long time to load, and the hard drive was going pretty loud. So I was kind of disappointed at that time. However, after I cleaned up everything, got windows XP Pro on it, it then ran smoothly, just as fine and fast as my P4 1.8 GHz desktop.Pros: 1. Gigantic 16.1 inch screen @ 1600X1200, awesome, beautiful.2. P4-M 1.6 GHz, fast and low heat.3. Fast CDRW at 16X and 10X.Cons: 1. No hot keys except the function keys.2. 256MB ram not enough for gamers (but expandable to 512).3. ATI M Radeon 7500 w/ 32MB DDR video card is not enough to handle intense games.4. No PS/2 port for mouse or external keyboard. Have to buy a port replicator.5. USB, not USB 2.0.6. Big screen, big size.On the other hand, 30GB notebook hard drive at 4200 RPM is clearly not fast enough, but most laptop uses it, so it's not about the 560.Overall, a great desktop replacement. I love the pros more than its cons... A great product at that price!!
It's extremely well made, reliable and fast. Can generally access networks anywhere in the world, VPN works great, wireless is sensational and the keyboard and feel of the machine are very nice. Highly recommended. Its my third Vaio.
I purchased the Peerless PLA60-UNL(P) Universal Articulating Wall Mount for 37" to 60" Displays (Black) to hang my 58" Plasma TV and couldn't be happier. It arrived in 5 days, was double boxed, and I paid no shipping fees. Watching TV has never been more enjoyable.
New in the box with everything needed to set up for home radio. I now can use my Mobil unit in the house when not traveling.
I had my C450Zoom for almost 2 years. A friend "broke" it for me...so had to buy a new camera. I was wavering between C2040 and C3040...but since I'm not planning on printing too many 8x10's, went for the C2040. I've been very happy so far. The first adjustment is getting used to the lens cap. Second is the multitude of options added since the early days! I changed my default resolution from 1600x1200 to 1024x768. The latter is just fine for 4x6 prints (which is mostly what I get). Plus, it allows many more prints on the same storage card. The quick time movie option is fun! No audio, but the video looks like old time movies. It is just fun. Period. I bought some filters & extra lenses, but since the standard lense expands out 2" from the body, you need an extension to put on an extra lense. That is fine except if you use the viewfinder to take the shot, the length does cut into your view. Weird! Probably not worth getting extra lenses unless you are way serious. I have been "beating" up the camera over the last 3 weeks and the supplied batteries have not died (3CRV?) I have found that the instructions are straight-forward...but the manual is quite large (compared to the C510). I bought the C510 for a first-time digital friend. I am sure glad I bought the C2040Z!...
The 975 is an excellent board and the price was good. The company shipped it fast and I was up and running in no time. However and this is no reflection on the company, but if you are a first time builder working with a socket 775 chip. I do caution you concerning the force it takes to get the fan seated. The board will actually bend a little from the force you have to apply to seat all four connection points. I also suggest that you buy a up grade to the stock fan as these chips run hot. all in all I will be buying from this company when I build my next monster as they have good product and great customer service. THank You for the effort.
I am moderately network savvy and needed a NAS storage device with RAID for my small business environment. The D-Link NAS is a nicely made enclosure and setup really was painless. I added two drives from the local computer store, plugged it in and set up the basic parameters according to the instructions. No real problems. I still haven't delved into all of the more sophisticated features. In general, I would say that the manual could have been a little more verbose. The scheduled backup feature (which I use for nightly backups) works, but is very unsophisticated. That said, this drive could easily be combined with more sophisticated backup software. In short, seems a good reasonably priced solution for fail-safe storage for my small business.
It does what it is supposed to do especially for the price. It holds the position that you put it in and it lights up the KB enough to work in total darkness.
Truly Amazing, Before ordering I was bit confused whether this glass piece will ruin sharpness of images and brightness as well, But it turned out amazing. Infact now I have a glass piece cover on lens so not worries of dust. Go for it rather than Canon's $390 one. This one will save you 8 times priceThanks
Kingston Part Number: KHX6400D2LL/2GDescription: 2GB 800MHz DDR2 Non-ECC Low-Latency CL4Latency Timings: 4-4-4-12Voltage: 1.9V
This Canon scanner seems to perform just as promised, although I have not tried the film scanning yet. It has a small footprint so as not to take up much room. I'm quite satisfied.
What more can I say about this great product that 350 other Amazon reviewers haven't said? I've been a Wacom owner for 7 years now and can't go back to using a mouse, even for everyday point and clicking. This tool is really indispensable and once you've gotten used to it, you won't go back to clumsy mice either.I'm a power user and use a lot of shortcuts. I can't stand seeing people right click with the mouse, scroll down to the menu choice they want and click it. It just takes up too much time-- something like 5 seconds compared to the fraction of a second it takes to just tap in the shortcut combo. I save even more time with the Wacom by how i've set mine up. What I do is rest my keyboard on top of the upper portion of the Wacom and remap the pen coordinates to the lower half of the pad. I keep the pen in my hand and just shift it back and forth between the pad and the keyboard, without wasting time moving my hand to pick up and drop the mouse. The pen is light and comfortable, so you can hold it all day without even noticing. Sometimes, I put it in my pocket and forget it's there.I'm a graphic designer/illustrator/web developer and I've owned Intuos 1, 2, and 3's in a number of sizes, but predominantly use my smaller pads.If $400 is too much for you, consider aWacom Intuos3 6X8 Pen Tablet. It's about $300. I've found my 9x12's to be a bit too big for my desk. 4x6 or 6x8 is perfect for users who don't have a lot of space, or don't want/need to swing their arms around a lot when they work. The smaller sizes are also more portable, so you can take them back and forth, if you commute and your job is too cheap to pay for one (as previous employers have been reluctant to do).
If you want fifty feet of the sexiest parallel printer cable around then get this. Girls in the office will start eyeing your printer cable whenever they walk by your office. You will leave your cubicle to go grab a cup of coffee, on the way back you notice the boss's secretary fixing her hair. As you round the corner to your cubicle, this cable will be all tossed across your desk smoking a cigarette.I only gave four stars because ethis cable has a nasty smoking habit. I do not really mind the cigarette smoke, it's the ash all over the desk.
I think Bujold should stick to SF more. The forays out of it sometimes work--like into romance with A Civil Csmpaign--but fantasy is not her bag. I felt like I was reading a mishmash of every other fantasy author out there, some improved upon, some not done as well. It was not awful. I don't think she could ever be awful. But it wasn't really exceptional, either. I recommend reading it, but from the library or in paperback only.
I bought this for an old wireless bell phone. It never had very good battery life until I bought this Batter pack. It works great. I would recommend it
Warning, The Dual Link DVI cables from MarginMart did not work. They only worked in single link mode. In Dual Link mode they will drop half of the pixels, unlike true Dual Link DVI cables. The connectors match the Dual Link appearance but they are fake.
These are the perfect product match for my personal Sony printer. I often by this photo paper/kit to print my own pictures, especially when I'm doing a party and would like to print my pictures instantly. The pictures print clearly and this paper is at a great price.
Small, compact, no frills...does what it needs to...buttons are a little stiff to push, but overall a good buy.
After months of looking at rolling cases for traveling with my laptop, I chose this one. I asked people in airports, read reviews and looked at many different brands. You won't be disappointed! My only wish is that I had bought it months earlier!
I do Folding @Home for the MaximumPC Folding team on 8 computers. I recently wanted to move a few more PCs to the lower level to lower the heat in the Computer room.This switch did the job.I don't find the beep a problem. It tells me I hit the right combination and selecting a computer will work. It is not very loud. Of course my hearing isn't what it used to be.I had one video connector on one of the cables that wanted to bend a pin. I straightened it out with a small screwdriver and all is well. I'd check all the connector pins on every cable before trying to connect them. Especially if you are a bull in a china shop.Not bothering to repeat the good advice given by the earlier reviewers.
This is an amazing lens because it has no visible distortion, making it better than all the more recent zooms Nikon has put out. Also, I have gotten the sharpest photos with this lens that I've ever taken. Ken Rockwell loves it too (ignore the stuff about one soft sample from the 90s, the update is clear that this is an extraordinary zoom because of its versatility and lack of distortion). See [...]. The only thing I'd add is that I use it very happily on DX--this is not just a full-frame lens. It's equivalent to 42-158mm on DX, which is very useful for kid photography.
We've bought over 50 of these locks for our computers, speakers, projectors, and document cameras for our high school classroom computer/media carts. They've worked great and are reasonably priced. Amazon has the best price, but only lets you buy 2.
I've been in search of a perfect MP3 player for audiobooks. I started with Cowon U2, great but lost it, bought Philips GoGear whose bookmark function only worked for music, not audiobooks so I had to start from scratch each time - gave it away, and Creative Zen V+, under the impression that was one of a few in the market whose bookmark function worked for audiobooks. The last product, Zen V+'s bookmark worked only 10% of what I had hoped for. Once you store in bookmark, it will lose tracks, which means if you put a bookmark in the middle of track 11 out of 40 tracks and start listening to where you left off, it will not continue to track 12 after track 11 completes. I thought I could live with this limitation, but as a former Cowon U2 owner with which I had no bookmark problems, I couldn't help but try Cowon U3 and finally, it worked! I can bookmark anywhere anytime without losing tracks. I don't know why other products cannot provide such technology when Cowon could. If you use your MP3 player for music only, aforementioned problems might not get in your way, but if you are an audiobook listener, just go for Cowon U series and your agony will end then.
You can't beat this tripod for the money. One misconception I had and a I think a few others do also is that you need to buy a short center column to lower the tripod to it's lowest position. I'm not sure about all of them but my center column is a long two piece that unscrews so that only the short column is in place. Given the max height of this unit I'm pretty sure they are all like mine. Check with each Seller but they should all be the same. There is one thing I would prefer but it wasn't a big enough issue to not rate this 5 stars. The leg locks would be nicer if the tension was adjustable but as long as they do not loosen over time this whole thing is a 5. I also agree with a few other reviews in that the weight rating seems to be really low. Don't take my word for it because I have no super heavy lenses but this thing is solid as a rock. Folded length is fine, I'd even take this on a hike with no problem. I bought the pan instead of ball head because I do shoot quite a few pano's. The head is also really well built and the quick release is works very well. This is an excellent tripod. If anything happens to this one I would not hesitate to buy another.
I was very skeptical when purchasing this device, but wanted a portable media player with could do all that the Archos said it could. I read all of the reviews and did my diligent research about the Archos 605 before making my purchase. I've had the device for a little over a week now and can say that I haven't regretted my purchase. Here are a few of my Pro's and Con's:Pro's:This player is the best looking player on the market. I'm not talking about the physical looks which I also happen to like, but the actual screen resolution and color reproduction. Videos (depending on the quality of the encoding) and pictures look fantastic on the screen. The color is vibrant and accurate to my eye. Video quality was amazing and didn't stutter one bit. I do have to warn that I've only watched half hour programs so far on this device, but so far the video plays flawlessly. Again, pictures look amazing on this device. You can even adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma of the picture which is rare on most players so you can further tweak the picture to your liking.Navigation is pretty simple, although not as fancy as other players such as the Ipod cover flow. It's manageable and forgiving. What I was amazed about was the touchscreen. It worked surprisingly better than I expected. I admit that the Iphone and Itouch screens are a lot more sensitive, but the touch screen on the Archos 605 is totally usable. You also have buttons on the side if you need which I like. Some people find these hard to navigate with, but after spending some time using them, they become second nature. You'll actually be glad you have them because some of the icons on screen are pretty tiny and at the far edge of the screen; therefore, people with big fingers may have problems pressing them. The 'menu' button I use all the time.Music sounded good, although I still have yet to find a better sounding player than my 10 year old Creative Zen Xtra. Music on the Archos 605 was adequate, although not the best. I do like to use of cover album art work that is displayed when playing songs and the display showing you the previous and next song selection. Navigation between songs is easy.Con's:The internet on this device does work, although it can be a bit slow. I'm guessing this device doesn't have a fast processor. I was very skeptical about the internet on this device especially after reading several other reviews, but I have to say that it's not bad. You can check your web mail adequately and most web pages load correctly although slowly. I wouldn't expect to do any heavy internet surfing on this device, but if you want to do a quick internet search, check e-mail, or check the latest sports scores then this device is more than adequate. One thing great about the web surfing on this device is that you get a full browser experience using Opera. You do have to pay for the Opera plug-in which is a drawback. It can play Flash9 files which I heard the Iphone can't even do.So if you want a great video, music, picture viewer, and occasional web surfing device then look no further. This device is great. I bought the 160gb version and it has plenty of space for movies, TV shows, and music. Most people would be happy with the 80gb which will hold quite a bit. If you can't afford the 160gb, then go with the 80gb. You won't be dissappointed.One other note:I did purchase the DVR station and have used it for a few days now. Setup took some time and the instruction manual that came with the device wasn't too much help. It took awhile to get the device to control my VCR. If you get this device, here's a tip. Try all of the codes until you find one that controls both the power and the channels. The first code I tried under the brand of my VCR worked for turning it off, but found out later that the channels wouldn't change. After searching through several codes which also powered off the VCR, I finally found one that would control the channel as well. So try different codes until you find the right one. As your main DVR device, the Archos 605 isn't very robust. For one, you can only record one show at a time and it can't have any conflicts with another show that is programmed to record, not even if they happen to overlap by a single minute. I mention this because in the settings, there is an option to have the Archos record the first and last several minutes, depending on what you specify, of the program to make sure you don't miss any of it during recording. This is doesn't work if you record two shows back to back. You'll get an error. So far, I've only recorded shows through a standard definition cable signal and the quality is adequate, although nothing to write home about. It plays back fine and sounds great. You can even control the picture quality when you record such as contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue. It's an adequate recorder and the scheduler worked great. I would recommend it as well.Hope this helps.
This makes me want to use my camera, but that's because love zoom photography. Attend many types of auto racing events,so will make my pics so much better. great looking product,lens caps and lens hood included.all at a great price.
Man this sound card is really nice!!!. ive been on onbord sound sence 1995 and i wanted to wait till some cheap but really good soundcards to come out. so witch brings me here! good ole amazon had this card for a price i couldnt refuse!!. it came with a install disk that helps you get going. no box or book come with it.might want to wright down the model numbers and such so that once you get it intalled witch only take's like 8 mins and the software installed you can go to Creative Labs web site and get the most updated drivers for the awsome sound card..if your looking for the best cheap soundcard this is deff it!!
this is a great strap, however it didn't fit my old binocular strap holes well. It was too wide, but I made it fit.
I'll keep this short and sweet. This case is everything you could want it to be. It provides a good grip, the screen guard stays perfectly in place and looks great, it gives good access to everything on the iPod you could want access to... the ONLY downside to this that keeps it from being a 5 star rating for me is the fact that it is a bit of a pain to remove/put on. While I don't particularly CARE about this, it does mean that because the case gives the iPod a little more size, it won't fit comfortably into most close-fit docking devices that you can buy for the iPod, plus the little flip cover over the port on the bottom of the iPod can get in the way of even those port devices it CAN fit into. There are ways around this, such as getting an iTrip for your car rather than a docking-style device, etc. Overall, I'm VERY happy with this case, and despite the little downsides I won't be trading it out for anything.
very good - does the job - only kind I ever bought but veyr happy with it - now worry here
(i originally posted this review on head-fi,of course edited a little bit)I originally went to Head-Fi for advice on what should be my next headphones to replace my pair of Audio Technica MT40fs due to the fact that I simply don't have anything that can deliver enough power to those headphones, and a couple of users suggested I try out a pair of these. And what an amazing few months of music it has been! Seriously, thank you to those that suggested these to me. I'm actually listening to them now as I'm writing this review.Right out of the package, the first thing I noticed when I turned these all the way up is they have BASS! Would these satisfy your basshead? I would say yes, assuming they don't just want to hear bass...if that were the case, go waste your money on Beats. What really impressed me with these headphones is the clarity is still there, even with the bass. The best example I can give you is the song "Fifths" by Deadmau5. As amazing as the bass is in that song, I can still hear everything else that's going on. Maybe the faintest noises will be drowned out by the bass (it's very possible), but I can't hear a difference between these and my MT40fs. One thing I DO notice between the two is the MT40fs sound to be more of a "flat" pair of cans versus these, which seem like they were just made for the genre of music I listen to (House, Trance, Dubstep, & Hardstyle are my main genres). In other words, the Audio Technica's (granted I don't have anything that can fully power them) were literally my first pair of headphones I would consider flat; that is, what you heard is exactly what your music was giving you (making you realize your favorite song is of a horrible mp3 128 bitrate quality). Nothing more, nothing less.But to give a better comparison of what I mean by how clear there are, I'll compare these to the JBL Reference 410 headphones, which are noise-canceling headphones (i.e. VERY uncomfortable) and were the first high-quality headphones I ever had. In the song Wassup (Crooker's Remix) by Diplo & Rye Rye, towards the end of the song would be a melody along with the bassline. The JBL's heavy-hitting bass completely covered up the melodies.....so much that I didn't even know they were there 'til I purchased another pair of headphones. Not with these, though. Again, it's a nice blend for a basshead that still cares about the music. While I bought these mainly for my Electronic songs, these actually sound amazing for rock and rap. I haven't heard a pair of headphones that make Top Back by T.I. sound as good as it does on a decent car stereo. The beginning of "Got Yourself a Gun" by Nas is something you just have to hear through these headphones, along with "Generation Kick & Bass" by Showtek. My favorite songs got even better thanks to these headphones.Besides the sound, another thing I actually like is how they came with a carrying case and they fold. It's nice to now have a place to put my headphones while I'm in class. The cord isn't too long to the point where you wouldn't carry them around thanks to a good portion of it being coiled. These terminate into a 1/8" plug with a 1/4" screw-on adapter. The funny thing is, the screw-on is actually so good, I thought I ordered the wrong pair of headphones when I first opened them because of the adapter being screwed on. If I were to walk around with the adapter, you could fool people into thinking you had a pair of stereo/DJ headphones. The pads are also replaceable in case they become worn out or you simply don't like them.But there are things I don't like. For one, the sound-leakage is actually pretty bad for being closed cans. My old Sennheiser HD205's were worse, but these are actually very loud....loud enough that anyone in an elevator will clearly hear what you're listening to, and anyone within a few seats (I'd say at least two seats away, depending on your volume and the quality of your tracks) from a lecture class in any direction. It's not a big deal to me since I'm always blasting music and couldn't care less about who hears it 'n who doesn't, but for those that are in a formal environment/care about leakage, don't blast these cans. You'll protect your ears anyway. Another thing that bothers me is these headphones are actually a bit uncomfortable after wearing them a long time. Quick adjustments solve the issue, but it would've been nice if they were more like my MT40fs, which half the time I forget I have on.Overall, I'm in love with these headphones. I can overlook the brief discomfort & sound-leakage issues because of how much I love how these headphones bring the bass I really wanted along with the clarity. They're not like my previous phones since those are more flat, but then again, that's not why I bought them. If you're into Electronic music (these seemed to be in love with that genre), and want a pair of cans that are both bass-heavy and are still clear, I recommend you buy these.......now.....no, I mean right now.EDIT (from my original head-fi review):I recently converted all of my library from MP3 format to Apple Lossless format, which not only increased the library size to 50GB, but it REALLY made the headphones shine. Everything I loved about these headphones just got amplified. Not only are my songs louder and cleaner, but there's even more bass in a lot of my tracks. This also fixed my issue in the lower comments about how it sounded like my music was coming through only one side. I can still tell, but it's no where near as bad as it used to be....at all. As a matter of fact, the only reason I caught it is I thought about it while typing this. On top of doing so, the amazing volume on my Macbook carried to my iPod, so I don't lose a noticeable amount of sound and quality when switching from the two. So for those that would like to convert their files (i don't know if this works for PC), give Max for Mac a try. It'll convert to Ogg, Apple Lossless, and even FLAC. I'm glad I took the time to convert them all. I've fallen in love with these even more.
I think this camera is excellent. The best part I think is its size. I'm an adult, but my hands are very small. This camera not even being 2 inches square fits nicely in my hand. When I first got it I took a few pictures and set up the program on my computer. I was so surprised at how great my pictures came out. I'm really looking forward to the holiday season. I have a nephew who is almost a year old and I am excited about taking his picture and sending it to our extended family that lives several states away. If you are thinking about buying this camera, but you think that the low price means that it's just junk think again. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a good deal!
THIS PRODUCT WORKS JUST AS I EXPECTED IT TO. THEREFORE I AM SATISFIED AND WOULD RECOMMEND ANYONE
This is my second diamond multimedia 56k modem. Both have proved to provide outstanding and consistent performance. Diamond's customer service department is also extremely helpful and competent in handling any issues and/or problems.
Plugged in the USB printer and the ethernet cable and the printer server showed up on the network immediately. It prints great from all computers (Macintosh) environment and works great. We have attached a Costar LabelWriter (Dymo), but I feel confident any USB printer should work the same. Truely plug-and-play!
I agree with the review that this is a defective product. My bulb blew at 312 hours. Wasn't under warranty and cost me another $400+ to replace. Panasonic service online and on-phone are terrible. Then had same problem with cycle-on and cycle-off. Took it in person to nearest Panasonic authorized service center (75 miles away) and they told me it was just dusty and charged $120 for the evaluation and cleaning. Came home and it still does the same thing. Service center now out of business and Panasonic wants me to ship it to Kansas. Judging from all the online info this is a lemon and Panasonic knows it. The bulb life is a joke and the power supply is faulty. Will not go with Panasonic again. Now I am looking for a good replacement as fixing this one will likely run hundreds. My current bulb is at 295 hours so even after it is fixed I am afraid it will blow soon and another $400+ will be needed.
The guy below is clueless:- the standard miniusb cable does charge the palm (thought not as fast as the AC adapter)- this is awesome for Travel. No clunky cradles.- grafitti 2 is perfect. the screen is SO sensitive (and a dream on my eyes.) the new grafitti is just like writing.. and you can set it to write anywhere. Just read the *directions* :p- This guy is gorgeous, mp3player is better than my standalone. even drives my huge sennheiser pro headphones- It includes a *classy* side-folding cover to protect it when it's in your back pocket behind your wallet (yes it fits!)- solid case, buffed steel looks nice.- only con with mine is the down button is hard to push- Updated all my apps, and they ALL run better than ever- love the high-res color. Even loaded it with pictures for a slideshow of my vacation :)
The headphones stay in place very well during jogging, workouts, etc. My major complaint is that they do not fit tightly in the ear and so all the sound is higher end tinny. There is absolutely no bass whatsoever.
I am pleasantly surprised to see that this really is a good upgrade from my previous XT and wouldn't hestitate to buy it again. Amazon's first copy they sent me was faulty but were really quick getting me out a replacement at no cost that worked perfectly. Little things like that go a long way in making you a repeate customer.Oh, and buy the black body... it's way sexier ;)
I like this mouse, it's thrid button has nice features and great touch. This optical technology is something great !
Unfortunately I had a very bad consumer experience buying this camera. I had borrowed a ZR20 from a friend the year before and liked it, so when the ZR40 came out I wanted to buy it. I read online that some people were complaining about motor noise with this camera, but I figured I try it anyways. I bought it at Best Buy (should be called Worst Buy), and when trying it out found that it does have super bad motor noise. You can't hear it while recording - it's when you are watching a tape you recorded playback on your TV etc that you hear it. The motor noise is recorded in with your audio, so you hear a loud hummmm in the background. It was too loud for me to live with. If I was recording something with no background noise (like my baby playing), then it was as loud as his voice! ... I have now ordered the Panasonic PVDC152 which is supposed to have good sound. We'll see...
I had my doubts about purchasing a memory card on line, especially when the picture of it was distorted. The picture looked much wider than the actual memory card.This card works both in my digital camera (Kodak) and my Palm Pilot.In my camera (5.0 MP) I could take over 1200 pictures!
After trying and returning several small digital cameras-Olympus Camedia 395 (poor contrast and SLOOOW), two Fuji Finepix A120s (ghostly blooming), and a Nikon Coolpix 2200 (purple fringeing and lack of clarity)-I've at last found one that takes satisfying pictures!PROs:- Image quality is excellent. There are none of the defects of the other cameras I tried. Colours are natural, focus is sharp, and there is no distortion. For one day I had both the Nikon and the Pentax and took lots of identical photos-the Pentax produced a much better result every time.- Lots of control for those who want it (AE metering, manual focus in addition to auto and fixed, selectable ISO, white balance, saturation, contrast, etc. etc.).- Functions are easy to select and use. Important ones are on buttons, not menus (e.g. monitor on/off, exposure compensation-both of these buried in menus on the Nikon).- Red eye is rare, even without the special flash setting.- The supplied software, ACDSee and FotoCanvas, is just right-easy to use and powerful. What an eye-opener after Nikon's incompetent PictureProject, which is obsessed with an obscure method of arranging photos in collections and has hardly energy left over for worthwhile features.Speed is average (startup a bit slow, shutter lag reasonable) and so is battery usage if you use rechargeable NiMH. Alkalines are sucked dry in minutes.CONs- Manual rather pedestrian, with little explanation of technical features, no tips on how to use them, and no index.- No video out, which is cheap. I'd rather have this than the gimmicky live histogram-impressive (like those flashing LEDs on 80s stereos). but what use is it?- Battery/card cover feels as if it's going to fly open if you hold the camera in the wrong way.- What you see is not necessarily what you get. Unaccountably, the picture on the LCD screen is a bit darker when it's downloaded-easily cleared up by the software, but that shouldn't be necessary. The Nikon was the same, without any way of dealing with it. I didn't notice this mismatch on the Fuji Finepix.The strengths of this camera FAR outweigh its few weaknesses. The only thing that really matters is that it takes great pictures, and it's easy and fun to use.
This is a great product! I'm glad I got the Zune player over the iPod because of the larger screen. My one friend who has a 30 GB iPod asked me how if I liked my Zune player because he was thinking of getting one too and I told him that I LOVED it!
I've used these for about 4 years and I'm very happy with them. I can not understand why people would consistently choose something so much larger than these other than a lack of familiarity with this product and perhaps fear to go against the standard.The transmitter is so tiny and thus makes shooting remotely a pleasure.Only downside is that I'm not crazy about large mono plug and needing tiny adaptors, but really no big deal. Can be used in various guises as remote trigger for flash, studio lights, even camera.Long battery life.Why have some large unit on top of your camera when a tiny transmitter does the same?
This is an excellent minidisc holder for the price... If you're looking for a strong durable minidisc organizer this is what you need!
I was really looking forward to getting this MP3 player. However I was disapointed from day one. IT WOULDN'T TURN ON!! And yes I did have the lock switched to on. The only way it would turn on was if it was plugged in to the computer. I sent it back. However, when it was on, it worked great and was alot of fun. I may buy another one someday and give it another try.
One of the speakers was not working out of the box on the first shipment. This was quickly rectified by Amazon. The second set worked flawlessly at various distances from the transmitter in and out of my home. The sound is a little on the tinny side but for a party they are wonderful.
Not much to say about it, came shipped intact with no loose parts (except for the nut and washer of course). Installed the item and it worked like a charm.
I bought mine 3 weeks ago, and am very happy! Don't know where the reviewer below shopped, but I price-checked all over. This scanner is cheaper here than anywhere else online -- check for yourself, and search for "4300Cse".I saved money because it's "refurbished". I was a little skeptical, but gave it a try. Glad I did! ...This looks brand-new, I can't tell the difference. Works just fine. Bottom-line, saved me bucks.I would recommend this scanner to home-users. I'm happy.
Never recived this product, and had to argue daily to receive a refund! We will never utilize this service for another purchase! EVER!
I bought this speaker dock last Christmas for my wife to use with her Shuttle. It comes with a matching wall transformer and a jumper wire to connect any other headphone output to this system. If they say it charges an Ipod, it's a lie. I tested the I-Pax to see if it charged my Shuttle, and it did NOT charge the Ipod with any combination of settings. Otherwise, it is a nice sounding speaker system with a unique feature that sonically makes the speakers seem like they are 3 or 4 feet apart, producing very good stereo effect. The I-Pax can also run on 4 AA batteries to be completely portable. The I-Pax has a lot of volume and uses a tuned reflex port to boost the low end responce. I like the I-Pax sound better than the I-Sound dock, but it costs more and takes up more space. The I-Pax also has a nice storage area between the speakers for earphones, wires, etc. It's a nice little unit with no reliability issues since we got it.FGS
I was hesitant at first to get it because the model below it, the GX___, seemed to fulfill my needs (I'm never going to need 500 watts rms as offered by the z5500). I decided to get it, though, because it has so many inputs (optical, direct, line in, digital coaxial) that I could attach all of my hardware to it. Once I did get it, it's great! All of my friends insist on coming to my place to watch movies/play games because it's a home theater now. I read a few reviews commenting that the subwoofer doesn't go down to 20Hz, only 31Hz or something, but in reality most humans can't hear down to 20Hz (that is a value humans can hear only at the most optimal conditions and perfect hearing). Also at that low a bass, the sound is basically a vibration. It would be difficult for most normal people to tell the difference between a 20Hz vibration and a 31Hz vibration. So, if you're waffling about getting this system because either the bass is not 20Hz, the system is too powerful for your needs, or even the price (I got mine on amazon for $200!), just take the dive. These speakers will last you for 10 years +.
Had this printer since 2002 and it still prints beautifully and works seamlessly. It's the most dependable printer I have ever owned. I call it the workhorse because I use it in the office for medium duty printing and it has never failed me. The only thing that fell apart on me was the tray you pull out for manual and envelope feeding. It broke on one of the hinges after a few years and really that's my main complaint. Toner can be pricey but it lasts. Doesn't come with USB option so the there is a slight delay in communication over the serial.
A little boxy sounding, and not real crisp. It does have adequate power and sounds better for movies than it does for music. There are better sounding subs in the $300 price range. Overall good but not great.
Setup was easy, but the signal kept getting dropped on all of my devices, which would reconnect without serious trouble. I reset the router and was able to install the latest firmware, which fixed the connection issues, but as of this writing will NOT connect to my G-laptop despite changing the settings to B/G/N or G/N. DO NOT buy this for someone who lacks basic technical skills!
Tv arrived within 5 business days of shipping. DLS unpacked and checked operation. No problems. Outstanding picture in High Def mode and good with my DVD player. However, be aware that analog channels don't upconvert very well and aren't so good. I was aware of this based on a review i had seen prior to purchase. LCD viewing angle is great. I'm very happy with the whole purchase experience and am pleased with the Product performance.
I have owned probably 20 different types of external hard drive cases and this one is by far the best. I wanted to use a couple of 500gb drives to stream video over my internal network and it had to use FW. Well after much searching I found these and they are the best FW cases out there. The price was great as well. I highly recommend these to anyone who needs great FW connectivity. USB is probably as good as USB can be on these drives and the eSATA works as good as any other eSATA drive I've had. I just wish FW would have won the connectivity war as it is by far superior to USB when you have several drives connected and are xfering large amounts of data.
After reading other reviews I checked my portable DVD player over carefully when I recieved it and it looked warped in two areas and after trying to open the CD cover a couple of times it wouldn't stay shut. It felt very cheaply made! I did not open it any further (I only opened the main unit, not the battery) and am returning it to amazon.com. Amazon did a great job of letting me return it and I suggest you do not buy it!
This amplifier is great. Totally worth the money and deliver good sound for either an outdoor or indoor "background" enviroment. It may not be good enough for a sound-addict but it is certainly great for someone that doenst expect the sharpest sound on every occasion. It serves my needs fully as my outdoor amp and also as an amp to my living room (I use it to switch between my 2 sets of speakers).The sound is very good. It doesnt take much knowledge to setup and it most certainly will last you a long time. It has a solid build. I would like to have another one that would let me play the same music (or different source) to both speaker sets at the same time. This unit will let you select either of the outputs.I recommend it. Unless you are really into audio (super freak audio lover like my brother in law) you will be very happy with this equipment. Btw, it is not pretty looking but it can be just another box under your tv. I hooked mine up to my computer so that I can play straight from my mp3 collection.
Small and portable with great pictures to boot. LCD screen is a little small, but what can you expect for $50.
Did not get a chance to try these out. THESE DO NOT FIT A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE even though Amazon's tool says it does.I still appreciate the hassle free returns Amazon ;).
Awesome, completely scratch proof (they dissapear), slightly bulky, don't like the wmv only video capability
We replaced a large beast of a laserjet printer with the i560 in our study. What a difference in space efficiency and in quality. This printer is perfect for printing out pictures taken with the Canon line of digital cameras. Just plug the camera into the printer and moments later you are printing. The assembly was very easy and the printer seems to be made to top notch standards. Thank you Canon for doing a good job on this printer. I look forward to years of enjoyment from printing pictures with it.
This product works just fine for what I use it for (extend my headphone cable). Unlike some reviewers I did not have any channel issues etc. Good product for a great price.
We love this case; it is light weight, yet strong enough that it protects our Sony T7 well. It's small enough to stick in a pocket or a purse easily. It's also very attractive. The only thing I wish it had was a little loop of sorts so that you could attach it to the camera cord so the case could just hang from the cord while you are using the camera and you wouldn't have to worry about dropping the case, e.g., while we were skiing recently, we were concerned we'd drop the case in the snow when we stopped to take "action" shots:)We like it so much we bought a second one to use for our Casio EXLIM and it fits that camera perfectly as well.
After 10 years of a software fax program, it stopped working so I bought the Brother Fax 575 machine.It is a low cost but an outstanding value for home or home office use. I use it mostly to fax my medical prescriptions to the pharmacy.The setup is easy and takes only a few minutes. I would reccomend it to my friends & Family.
Not the one that fix,y camera and end of not being able to use it did return the merchandise to the store
Seriously, I must have looked at 40 or so different fans before settling on this one. WHY, you may ask? Well, for me, I am not a hard-core gamer, but wanted to be able to use my 'heavily modded for recording' Dell for a game if I so choose in the future. THIS fan sold me pretty much because of it's ability to hook it directly to your power supply WITH a separate switch to manually control fan speed. -Whoever thought of this one deserves some serious kudos. I have the 92mm fan which attached directly to my rear grill with ease. If you have a Dimension 5150, say, or similar case, (pre-measure the grill opening inside to get your dimensions right ;) and need an exhaust fan, this will work great. For my install, I was able to use 2 of the 4 self-tapping screws -of which, you will want to pre-thread before getting it into your case as a very small amount of plastic can shed during this process.. true with all fans of this nature, but doing so will prevent said plastic from getting in other areas or mucking up video card fans, etc... :) Also for my install, I just placed 1/4" squares of 1/8" thick adhesive foam insulation between the fan housing (at all 4 corners and center) and case to help with any case noise. The end result was perfect. -like, absurdly perfect. I am not a computer tech and honestly the thought of modding my case seemed a bit ambitious.. until I popped it open and started reading. haha.. so easy. And fun.. anyway, I have a total of 4 fans in my machine now including the one for my video card and all is appropriately (and very) quiet. Very happy. The switch is perfect for those who just need a bit of flow thru your case without wanting to have a fan pinned at its max setting when no other power source is available other than your P.supply. And if more air flow is needed, just pop your case open and move it up a notch. :) This fan is also the double bearing version. Excellent price. Great product.
I love this product however, I have had it for about 9 months now & the zipper has started to detach itself when I zip it up & now 1 of the zippers have completely broke off. The bag is not overstuffed or anything like that, the zipper just stopped working. The side holers for the strap have worn out as well whereas one of them doesn't lock in place, therefore I must constantly put it bk together in order to carry it on my shoulders.
i love my new lens, i just got a black puppy and she doesn't set still very long and of course my floor is dark and so is she but with my new lens i've been about to get some great shot's of her. i love it and been looking for one for a while now. i also love the price! all in all it's been fabulious. i took it to my niece's competition, she is a cheer leader and i got some great photo's of the whole team, one is with the whole team doing the splits in the air, the girls thought i was sending a photo of the bleachers on the other side until they realized that the whole time was suspended in mid air! fantastic picture they all want to be my friend on facebook now.
I recently purchased the HP PS1000 4x6 Photo Scanner. I bought this because I am into genealogy. I need to be able to scan photos from relatives without the hassle of taking the picture home, scanning into my PC, sending the picture back to the relative....UGH!! This way, I can hook the scanner to my laptop and have my own copy of the photo instantly. The scanner is small, easy to use and scans very quickly...better than my home flatbed scanner! The software included edits photos easily. I also recently purchased a portable photo printer, also by HP. If you're in need of mobile scanning, this is the scanner to get!
A comfortable fit and they sound great. Whether listening to music or gaming, they sound great. Almost all outside noise is eliminated by closed-ear design. Includes a 1/4" adapter that screws over 1/8" plug. That eliminates any possible problems with loose connection of adapter.
The memory I purchased was exactly what I needed. It arrived in a timely manner, was easily installed, and made a world of difference. I can actually use this little laptop now for everyday tasks.
I needed a specific version of router and firmware and they had it and delivered exactly what I asked for. Thanks.
My mother loves it! Slight learning curve with the older folks;) But, it does exactly what she needs to to do.
I recently purchased 2 1TB WD My DVR Expander external hard drives. My dvrs did not read the WD HDs and I tried over and over with no success. After reading customer reviews for the WDs I discovered that changing the stock cable to this cable had worked for some others that had the same problem. (yes, i too thought this seemed way too easy of a fix) But, YES it worked and both WDs were read the first time !!!Note: One would think that a company like Western Digital would use a better cable rather than risk having problems ???
I bought this for my daughter and she likes it very much. For the price, the quality is beyond expectation. It is water proof and looks very solid made. Very small but feels good even in my hands. It has better eye relief compared to typical compact from other brands. I would definitely recommend this one to my friends.
We used to use 5 different remotes to control our Entertainment Center. Now we use just one and it is so easy, that even a child can use it. It is so user friendly that, if something doesn't work right or turn on, you just press help and it will ask if that fixed the problem? If not then it will ask again did that fix the problem and so on. Usually it takes just two times and the remote will find the problem and your all set. You don't even have to think, the remote does it all. I only wish it had a Thank you button on it, that is how much I appreciate this wonderful product.Sandy:)
Good picture and options. I wish it had more HDMI inputs 2 is just not enough now a days. Picture at times can get a little grainy with HD videos but works well. It almost has an LCD picture quality to it which makes the picture seem a little un-life like but standard def picture is better than most. Go to your local store and see one for yourself before you buy any set. Personal tastes vary so why not use your own.
This replaced another wireless all in one HP printer. It is a bit noisy, as other reviewers have noted, but other than that, I have no problems with it. It squeeks a bit when printing. but the quality and speed is great. I have no complaints.
This product is incredible. You have like a hundred zippers and pockets. You can fit 2 noteboos without any issues and still have room for files and accesories.
I'm not a pro (yet) and I can't compare it to all kins of great filters, but it looks nice and clear and it protects my lens. So, I'm happy with it. I've used Tiffen filters on my other lenses before and never had any issues with them. Not to mention, the Amazon price was great, better than eBay.
HELLO SELLER. JUST PURCHASED THE SPEAKER PACKAGE BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT IT DOES NOT FIT IN MY CAR. I NEEDED THE OVAL SHAPE SPEAKERS, SO IF IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ME TO GET THEM, I WILL BE VERY HAPPY. I HAVE THE WRONG SIZE AND WRONG SHAPE. BUT NOT COMPLAINT, JUST NEED A DIFFERENT ONE. THANK YOU.
Very nice Casio leather storage pouch for the Exlim camera. Nice quality.
This is a great product at a very reasonable price. It does a great job at protecting your Ipod from bumps and drops but I found it very difficult to put on and take off. The only reason I gave it four stars is because you have to remove the ToughSkin if you use a dock to link to your computer or stereo.
I did not like the mouse. It did not install on my mac OS1.6 very well; I got a message to call support. Like I'm going to spend hours on the phone for a mouse. It must be used with a mice pad otherwise it does not slide easily. The scrolling and was too fast. IHMO, bluetooth is superior USB for mice. I knew that. Other vendors have a superior bluetooth solution. Why did I waste my money.
I decided to buy the Sandisk 512MB flash mp3 player after reading the reviews of other buyers on amazon and I'm glad !!! Although the Sandisk blue is not as sleek as the iPod shuffle, it has way more functionality (mp3, radio and voice recorder) for a lesser price. My roommate got himself an iPod shuffle and had to install the iTunes software just to transfer songs to the device...how pathetic is that !!! Being a software engineer myself, I totally despise products that are not user friendly or require extra software installations. For me, I just had to connect the USB cable and the Sandisk blue was all set to transfer songs...no software installation required ! It also comes with a belt and plastic cover to minimize wear and tear.Good work Sandisk guys (and gals) !!
purchased these after reading a lot of reviews. choice was between senn. 280 pro or the 595's. I wanted to wear these while snowboarding or going to the gym, let me say there a whole lot bulkier then i thought. strictly made for home use, or travel. the sound qaulity is great and songs sound so much better then you thought. this being my first set of nice headphones i cant say too much.
Bought these to be aux speakers on the screen porch. They sound fine -- completely adequate for this purpose. Have a solid heavy duty feel. Brackets a nice plus. Good value.
It's hard to review this product because it's so simple and not a lot of variance on what it can be used for. This does what it says and says what it does!
If you have a problem with short battery life AND assuming you are using High Output NiMH Rechargeable Batteries (if not go get a set first) then follow these steps 1) Camera ON 2)Press "Menu OK" 3)Go to "Setup 2" 4) Scroll down to "Battery Type" 5)Change this to "NiMH" 6)Press "Menu OK" to save. Assuming good battery quality and full charge you should now be able to take A LOT more pictures. Many thanks to my mom whose camera was taking only 5-15 pics on a charge. CHEERS!
Item as described almost 2 weeks for it to arrive, but can't complain about the slow shipping b/c the price was low! The charger was a little lighter in weight compared to the Dell brand but works just as well!
These things are a "dime a dozen". No problem at all with this one, brand name, nice size. Highly recommended.
I purchased this product for my dell studio laptop in the hope that it would extend the life of my laptop. However, within a few months of operating this fan I started experiencing problems. The problem was that this product is constructed in such a way with very flimsy plastic that it is prone to breaks and malfunctions. My problem had to do with the power adapter that connects from the UBS port of the computer to the fan itself. The connection on the power adapter broke and the fan would only function by placing an object on top of the adapter itself. At times it would not function at all. Eventually only one of the cooling fans would function and I would have to hit the device to get both fans working. After a certain point the adapter was not receiving any power at all rendering the cooling fan worthless. It is now simply a laptop stand that will soon be going in the garbage bin. Worked well for a couple months but is definitely not built to last. I guess you get what you pay for.
This connector worked as advertised with my Humminbird 767 and my IBM Thinkpad running Windows XP BUT REMEMBER TO LOAD THE DRIVER BEFORE YOU ATTACH THE CONNECTOR.
Don't buy this thing. It is the worst. I got it for Christmas last year. The packaging says the battery life is up to 10 hours. Well, that lasted for one or two recharges. Then it dropped to four hours. Soon after to 2 hours. The warranty is only 90 days. After 4 months I had software issues where I couldn't upload, remove or in anyway manipulate songs on my computer not communicate the computer with the player. So the songs on the player are the ones I was stuck with. After a week I found out about the upgrade (the Rio website is not clear about it, I had to learn through a chatroom). So that little problem was fixed, but certainly not the worthless battery life. Over the last couple months when I turn on the player it takes over a minute to startup, yet the word "upgrader" appears on the player. What is this? Who knows? I am so sick of it. I have to play with the power button repeatedly to get the player into a state where it will play my music. Now the battery appears to be dead. I have had the play for one year. I wish I had gotten an I-Pod.
I purchased this radio for $40 on sale, and that price one should not complain. (And from the good reviews here it is just possible that the batches are of uneven quality.) But if this is anyone's idea of "high fidelity" sound, they are used to explosive boom boxes or cars with street-demolishing subwoofers. The bass is cranked up too high to be pleasing for voice: I listen to NPR mostly, and sometimes classical. What I did was put some duct tape over the rear bass port: this is an odd solution for a radio that sells for $150 and pretends to sonic fidelity. No tone control is preposterous at that price point. The tuner is only fair; we are 25 miles from Chicago, and some stations are not strong. My small Grundig (Eton) shortwave radio pulls in stations 50 miles away. Still, handsome, convenient with the remote,and a good deal on sale. But don't pay full price.
it works just fine but it doesn't go well with my laptop/notebookI cannot find a good place to position it, wish I bought one with a micbut it does the job if you dont want to spend a lot of money buy itthe delay isn't bad at all but i had issues with lighting and adjusting it.........
Great listening quality, great value for your money.P.S. Let your brand new headphones run for at least 30 hours to "break them in"... then listen to the music and compare.
I would have normally not purchased a Coby DVD player as I've stuck with brands I've used before (I love my Panasonic, but it was MUCH more expensive). For a road trip I wanted separate DVD players for my kids and these were great. In addition to being able to watch movies in the car, you can also use the portable stand and use throughout the house.The image was impressive and for what was included (2 headphones, car jack, headrest case, remote and RCA connectors), this is an incredible bargain.For $106.99, no sales tax, and no shipping fee for Amazon Prime, you cannot go wrong.
I bought thisa couple days ago and found that it only fits the RCA Lyra, nothing else. I made a better case for it with a couple of hours of work. Good value though.
When using this support system, plan on using a very lightweight backdrop, as this item tends to droop in the middle when used at its full length, and the supports also tilt dangerously. I've solved that problem by adding sandbags to the support legs. There were no instructions on how to put it together, and you really need 2 people to do so.
This is a very good lens and when on a tripood is as good as any Canon lens that I own. It would be a greater lens if it had anti-shake.
This was a great little MP3 player. Great sound, my wife loves the portability in the gym, but after 7 months of normal wear, the display stopped working. Worse yet, I call Creative and they tell me it's not under warranty anymore. They said the warranty was for 90 days!Huh? The rep at Creative said they'd give me a "discount" and only charge me $45 to fix it. I asked for him to please talk with his manager about this problem. He said he'd call me back today, but I'm still waiting.Beware ... Creative products look great, they sound great, but clearly they not only don't hold up well, but also don't have the type of support you expect to have from Creative. Sad.
Nice sound, easy to hook up securely with multi-sized tubing clamps. Added 1000w amp (250w per channel) and 2 10" subs for nice thump while sitting or pulling the teenagers (tubing, skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding). Easily removed for storage over Winter.Update - when I removed the speakers to put the boat up for the Winter they both had water inside them. Not good. I hope they work next year.Not sure about recommending these any more.
I just got the Zune for my wife. It's run beautifully, no problems. I would be inclined to give it only 4 stars because of the limitations on the initial (but updateable) operating software but for one thing: I feel I need to counteract the cultists.Has anyone else noticed that the vast, VAST majority of one-star reviews end with "Buy an iPod!"? I did a scan of the reviews of some of the one-star reviewers, and what I found is that this is either their first review (as it is mine) or they have a long and storied history of slamming ANYTHING from Microsoft, or they have a history of slamming ANYTHING that competes with Apple, period. I just read a Creative Zen review by one of the guys slamming the Zune, and it was equally negative, and ended with "buy an iPod!!!!"I know that Jobs has a cult going. He's had one since the beginning. I've met people that will resort to violence if the sacred Apple is spoken of in less than glowing terms.I have to ask, though... if your product is so wonderful, then why do you have to lie about the competition?I am certain the cultists are reading all posts and will flag this one as unacceptable, while using their own posts to slam Zune some more. They have free time, and I have to get back to work.
When I built my most recent HTPC, I was disappointed in how loud the case fan was. It blew a lot of air, but was way too loud for a HTPC, so I looked elsewhere. This Vantec Stealth 60mm fan is quiet and most suitable for a HTPC. I also like that it has double ball bearings which should last the lifetime of this computer. It doesn't blow as hard as the original case fan, however, it's quite enough and gets the heat out as it should very quietly.
This DVD recorder works fine as documented. The problem is it will only write on older DVD-R and DVD-RW media which are either hard to find or expensive. The fastest DVD-R supported is 4X, DVD-RW is 2X. DVD-R rated at 8X and slower will not work. No firmware updates for faster media are planned.
Bought these on a friday deal and they would be worth paying full price for!
I bought this MP3 player when they first came out, and I think that was about 10 years ago. It has been across this country several times, runs constantly day and night (even when its home), and is by far the greatest MP3 Player I have found for audiobooks, which is all I listen to. Of all the iPod and MP3 players, this Zen Vision is the easiest to use and enjoy. I have never had a problem with mine until recently, when the AC Adapter to recharge it decided to die of old age. I looked at all the other Creative MP3 players, but from the reviews I read, they are beyond my tech expertise and not nearly as sturdy or easy to use as my Zen Vision. I am an old lady and computer challenged. When it comes to these fancy devices, the techies need to use the KISS principle when designing gadgets for my generation. I have had three iPods, each died within 6 months, but my Zen Vision:M just keeps going and going! The Zune I purchased was so bad, I finally gave it away. If I can find another AC charger, I imagine I'll be buried with my Zen Vision. This is one toy I'm not leaving behind!
Our JC-199D died in less than a year. No problem since there is a 3 year warranty. However, when we tried to get warranty service, we never got a response after repeated attempts...email, phone, etc...The monitor is good as long as it works, but when it dies...don't expect much from Hanns G.Spend more and but an Apple. We have lots of them and will pay more from this point on.
These labels are very clean and stirdy come with downloadable software which works incredibly well.
This step up ring worked just great for fitting a 77mm Heliopan variable ND filter onto the 67mm threads of my 18-200 lens on my Sony NEX FS 100 HD video camera.Does exactly what it should.
my best girlfriend bought the silver 2005 model a while back, and i have wanted one ever since. i finally got my gold 2007 model a week ago, and i havent stopped playing with it since. this camera is the sh**. for real. 10.1 megapixels, the pictures come out HUGE, very high quality, it has about a billion setting of different focuses and lights and flashes, so you can take really artistic crazy photos. and im sure i dont need to mention it has a TOUCH SCREEN, which is rad as hell!! no complaints here, BUY THIS CAMERA. im my opinion this is probably the most top-o-tha-line one you can get nowadays, so why not, right? I would however get an extended warranty on it, jus for safety. my freind says her's has had no problems in the few years she's had it, but she can always send it back and get a brand new one , so whats to lose.
Outstanding lens.Because of the 4:3 systems 2x multiplier, this lens delivers the same reach as the traditional 300mm 2.8 lens on regular cameras. and it is faster by one stop.This means when a normal camera shoots at 125th sec, this lens give you 1/250th sec.Sharpness and contrast is outstanding. the lens is half the weight of a similar lens for a Nikon.This lens have been with me to and allowed me to photograph in low-light when normal lenses just are not fast enough.HIGHLY recommended for sports, adventure, nature and fashion photography. Its not a small lens, this is for serious users.
This bag was of the typical high quality of Lowepro products, but the design created an inefficiency of space and as a serious traveler, I need to maximize efficiency. I returned it for a different Lowepro product.
I purchased this case for my Toshiba Satellite T135-S1330 TruBrite 13.3-Inch Ultrathin Laptop (Black). Its a slim case that I place in my backpack when traveling. My 13.3 inch computer is a near perfect fit, with a little room left, which is fine. Its built well. The zippers seem strong. And the extra compartment holds a few cords and my mouse. But the power cord may not fit in the pouch with a mouse. It does not have a strong odor like the caselogic case i had to return.
I owned a 604 for a couple years. It crapped out once and I had a horrible experience with customer where I RMAd my system and they sent it back to me without fixing it. Eventually it got sorted out though.I went back to Archos when my system died for the second time. The 604 was discontinued so I bought a 605. I love it.The thing is there isn't anything in these reviews I don't agree with - both the positive and negative reviews. It's pretty crappy that they charge for the plug ins. And sometimes, they break and customer service is terrible.But for the price, esp today (the 30GB is a STEAL at it's current price...I am considering picking another one up just 'cause).All said, if you like to watch movies and want to be able to check the internet (it's not really designed for that so the ability is just bonus) then this is a great device.
After using the internet to identify which "stick" my computer would accept, I purchased this one. It was delivered as promised.I shut my computer off, opened it up. It fit right into my computers mother board and after turning everything back on, the improvement was immediately noticeable.No complaints.
Bought the Zune 30GB (Brown color) for $60 on Black Friday. The product was delivered within four days. Liked the packaging, very nicely done. I previously had a 30GB ipod, which I bought for 270 bucks. Zune is not an ipod when it comes to weight and looks, but it offers a good value for money. The sound quality is good, and the screen size is fantastic (more than ipod). I listen to songs frequently, so the battery drains pretty fast. One tip I would suggest to conserve battery, put the Zune in Shutdown mode when not is use (press and hold the Back button and simultaneously press down on the control pad for around 4-5 secs). The videos play well, and the pictures look great. Overall, an excellent value for money. If you could get the product for less than $150, then I would highly suggest that you buy this product.
I purchased this same router less than a month ago, due to my own mistake (the website listed it as a refurb way at the bottom, where I didn't read). Two weeks later it totally stopped working, basically stopped giving out IPs to wired computers and no internet for either wired or wireless. The company I got it from does not accept returns on refurbs, and Netgear told me they will not RMA refurbs, only give technical support (basically telling me over and over to reset it or renew my IP). I'm out of $45.Not learning my lesson fully, I still purchased a newer version of the router, thinking that a brand-new one would not have the same potential for breaking. I hooked everything up correctly (as usual)... The router took a good minute to load the settings page, and after I changed some it just went to a "This page cannot be displayed" without wanting to do anything at that point.I didn't bother resetting it, restarting it, all that bullshizz... I took it back to Staples and am now shopping for a Linksys. I've owned routers for years and years (2-3 Linksys-es, 1-2 D-Links) and I've never seen such despicable service both from a company or a particular product.BTW, Netgear offers a 90 day support free of charge (and 1 year warranty) and afterwards it's email or you pay -- something along those lines.
This lens is optically as good as my L series lenses. The zoom range allows for some really great shots! I highly recommend this lens!!!
You could say that I am an audiophile, and these cans are definitely an awesome bang-for-the-buck. It is a good 2ndary headphone to larger/bulkier/more expensive headphones. The sound is very natural and the bass is deep, but not overwelming. The highs are very clear and detailed. These sound good with a flat EQ settingThe only con I can think of is that the plastic/rubber clips can be a little uncomfortable to your ears if worn for a long period of time. Also, my sunglasses keep sliding off because those clips get in the way!
5 stars so far from just getting it out of the box.. One problem encountered at once as I tried to operate the TV. There was NO remote in the box. NO way to do anything with it without the remote. Sure looks pretty sitting there all black and shiny. I called Sharp and and they said they would send me one. However it is being sent by Fed Ex ground (from Illinois). Instead of doing the great customer service thing and send it by air. Just total indifference from the customer service rep. Not a nice way to treat a customer.So here I wait for the Fed Ex wagon train to arrive...
Panasonic Headphones are a great thing to have. The sound quality is very good !! They are lightweight and comfortable. Amazon came through again!!!! I am very happy with this headset and would certainly recommend them.
Decent quality UV filter. Not as cheap as some I've used *cough*Tiffen*cough*, but not a high quality coated filter either. I get some flares in dark lighting with high intensity light sources, but all do that to some extent. I got this for my Canon 10-22, which I don't use a ton, so I didn't want to drop a lot on front glass. Works fine as a standard lens protector and doesn't get in my field of view on the ultrawide.
This product is compatible ONLY with Microsoft Windows XP. Creative has really fallen short on what could have been a nice product by choosing to offer drivers for only one operating system.If you have Windows 2000/ME/98, don't waste your time with this product. There is absolutely no way to transfer files to it. I had one, tried it, and sent it back for a refund.
The Perfect tripod for someone who wants quality for the best price possible. This tripod is wonderful. I have used it all over the country, Alaska, Pacific Coast Highway, Grand Canyon, Virginia, Colorado. I am fairly adventurous in my photography and will often go to places that most people consider too dangerous or difficult and this stand had stood up to everything. Also it holds my 50D with lens and flash if I need it without any problem whatsoever. I love this tripod it is high quality and a great price for the quality you get.
I use my Zen for listening to audio books. Although they transfer and play well, I wish that it had a bookmarking feature. If I stop playing the book to look up something in contacts, I can't easily get back to where I left off in the book. When you fast forward for too long, it freezes and you have to reset with a paper clip.
We had a Hilton branded version of this clock in our bungalo at the Hilton Bora Bora. It was easy to use and see the time. I really liked it. It is available at the Hilton to Home website for $78. I am going there since I cannot understand why it is now $169 at Amazon?!?
I gave this product four stars because I really believe that there should be at least one outer pocket for extra batteries, flash cards, pens etc. Other then that this is my second Lowepro camera bag (I out grew the first one) and it handles my 400mm L lens and six other lenses not to mention my camera and all the extras you need for nature photography.
this earbuds are very powerful and comfortable to wear. great buy and you deffinitely get your money worth.
really good, and has room for everything!! but a little too big for my 7" dvd player
I got the 30gb Brown Zune for Christmas and I Love it. It is real eazy to load. I would pick it over the Ipod anyday.
Readers of Tartt's first book, the page-turner &quot;The Secret History,&quot; will be pretty disappointed with this eagerly-awaited second novel. A mystery is set up at the beginning--who killed Harriet's brother some 10 years ago? Tartt then takes us through 500+ pages of lush description of the South, very well written but there's just too much of it. Like many other readers I bogged down after the first 200 pages or so and only picked it up again when my book club date was looming.The second half was better--the long-suffering family housekeeper departs in a painful episode, and we see Harriet struggling with, one the one hand, childish anger and, on the other, very real anguish and regret that she has permanently discarded the most important relationship in her life. During this time she also loses her best friend Hely to the distractions of early adolescence. Tartt paints a very painful picture of a child who becomes increasingly isolated and sinks deeper and deeper into her obsession with the Ratliffs. Probably due to the length of the book, I forgot why she had decided who the &quot;killer&quot; was--it is sad that by the end she has forgotten too.Like many reviewers, I too thought the author didn't wrap it up in any way. But the book left me thinking about what would happen to Harriet. It is clear that the illness diagnosis we get on the second to last page is going to be the least of Harriet's problems--what this child goes through undoubtedly leaves her scarred for life, and the illness probably will be viewed mistakenly as the root cause of whatever problems follow. But these musings aren't enough pay-off for slogging through this one.
This is the first time that I had used a wireless mouse, but I would never go back to using a corded mouse again! My corded mouse would always get caught on something each time I used it. Thanks for the technology of today!
I've had very mixed feelings about this unit. I bought it in mid-2005 because it seemed like a good dual-use recorder. I could record my old videotapes to DVD, and then also easily burn copies by using it as an external computer burner. Well, I've had mixed success but I believe I've ultimately found how to optimize the drive.First of all, I've almost no problems with the external DVD/CD burner aspect. I've had a few bad burns and had a few unreadable discs that wouldn't copy, but I don't think I've had any more problems in this area than the average computer burner.My problem was with the standalone recording, meaning mainly recording from VHS. I had probably at least 25-35% of the discs either error out during recording or, even more frustratingly, record fine but then see a "finalize error" at the very end. I tried all sorts of different things to fix the problem. I stopped using s-video cables and switched to an RCA style video cord. That didn't help. I tried recording at HQ instead of SP mode, but that didn't help. I tried recording straight through entire discs without even hitting pause or stop to edit anything. That didn't work. I was very close to junking it as a standalone recorder. Then I decided to try some different brand DVD-R discs. My problems had been mainly with Memorex, and, shockingly, Sony brand DVD-R's. I tried out Maxell brand DVD-R's (both 8x and 16x), and I've transferred dozens of VHS tape now without any errors. So it really does matter a great deal what brand you choose. I'm sticking to Maxell now.So, if you find the right brand, this recorder works pretty well. But it really shouldn't be that hard to get the thing to work, and I would have hoped at least Sony brand DVD-R's would be easily compatible with the recorder. (The brand issue is with the standalone recording function; as I said, I've had no serious problems at all, with any brand, when using this as a computer external burner).The only main drawback is that you can't monitor what you're recording unless your source (i.e. VCR) has two video outputs (which few do). I ended up buying a $50 video amplifier/splitter than takes the VCR signal in and includes four outputs I can simultaneously output to the DVD recorder and a TV/monitor. If you can, do this as opposed to letting the recorder "automatically" start and stop recording, because this function doesn't work that well. This automated recording actually causes additional problems, because it occasionally will stop recording when a videotape simply has a dropout in it. In other words, the recorder stops whenever it loses the video signal, even for a fraction of a second.I've also occasionally had the recorder tell me that what I'm trying to copy from VHS is copy protected, even though what I was trying to copy was a 10-year-old home movie on videotape.I'd probably give this thing 2 1/2 stars if I could, but I'll go for 3 because it works pretty well once you find a brand that doesn't error out 25-50% of the time (which gets expensive with DVD-R's).
I bought this player to replace a Sony that always skipped on DVD's with even the slightest scratches. I was delighted to find that not only does this DVD player work perfectly, it also plays horribly scratched disks without blinking. As a test, I put in an old CD with nasty gashes on it that I couldn't get my other player to even recognize as a disk. The Apex played it perfectly.The build quality does not seem to be the greatest, but I have not had any problems with it after a couple of months. At this price, who cares if it breaks in a year.
The internal network interface on Dell Laptop was damaged. Versus fixing it, I ordered this card. Getting it to work under Windows XP was effortless and fast. And in no time I plugged into the network cable and was good to go at great speed. I am extremely satisfied with this product.Performance has been fantastic. I also like the fact that it doesn't have a dongle.Highly recommended for those who need an Ethernet adapters (NIC card) for the laptop PCMCIA Slot
My connected devices would just slow to a crawl, until I rebooted this thing... ever couple of days. Got a Linksys and I'm much happier now.
9Jan07Quite small: 4.5W x 1.250H x 7.5D (about 1/2 size of my HP Ext DVD Burner)Win2K SP4 on my desktop & Win XPhome SP2 on my laptop saw it as 500GB drive.Many internal & external drives that I have had in the past were not recognized at their full capacity by Win2K.I purchased this drive to store BeYond TV recorded programs.
Do not order this item if you want a 1800mAh battery. What "Accessory Genie" sent me instead was a 1400mAh battery even though they charged me the same amount as the advertised 1800 mAh battery.
Length:: 0:42 MinsI've had this Flip camera for about 2 months, used it moderately (shot fewer than 30 short clips) and taken excellent care of it. It's been a lot of fun to use, the video quality is decent and the file transfer to my Mac PowerPC G5 is easy as pie (instead of using a USB adapter cable, I rest the camera on a stack of CD cases and plug it straight into the front USB port, gently. Not the most convenient thing, but no big deal).I would have recommended this camera to anyone until today. I was in Prospect Park, capturing clips of local flora & fauna, when I came across a crowd of people in the middle of a field. They were all dressed like robots and they were dancing to music from a boombox. They were waving their vacuum cleaner hose arms and shaking their shiny metal bottoms.I reached for the Flip, pressed the power button, and nothing happened. The thing would not power up. I sat on a bench for 15 minutes while my companion and I took turns trying to get the Flip to work. No dice. My companion suggested that maybe a magnetic force generated by the dancing robots had temporarily disabled it.We gave up, moved on sadly and soon came upon a pheasant in the grass. I took the camera out again and suddenly it was working. I recorded the pheasant in question. Behind her, in the distance--if you watch the clip--you'll notice a group of people who used to be dressed as robots. Now they're just sort of milling around, doing nothing. Unless you have some kind of weird thing for pheasants, this clip is really pretty boring. And whose fault is that, Pure Digital? Never Miss Another Moment, my eye. You will if that moment contains dancing robots.
Read all the reviews and for $6 - I couldn't go wrong as an OUTDOOR lens protector. However it does have its flaws and based on some tests I've seen is USELESS as a UV blocker - less than .01% blocked. SO why buy this? Honestly if you want some weird results from your photos indoors or in low light situations - then this is for you. Otherwise avoid this simple lens protector.
No more missed turns, no more freaking out about getting lost. I researched every GPS made, all brands, styles, etc., and thank goodness I had the good sense to buy the Garmin nuvi 360. You simply touch the screen and type in where you want to go. I prefer the "map" setting so I can see the street names as they are approaching. I highly recommend this product, and so far, have convinced two other people to get theirs quick. Oh, one more thing.....this model, from Amazon, is the CHEAPEST price online!
This is the best pc I've used. With it's Fast Pentium 4 Processor, large 120 GB Hard drive and huge 512 MB DDR SD RAM, it'll do any thing you want. With it's fast CD Writer, you can burn the CDs very easily. I am very satisfied and recommend this PC.
This bag is perfect sized for my Sony 305 camera and was the best price anywhere.
I used the new battery to take photo without charging.50 times flashing without memory card + 872 pics with memory card.I'll order one for my friend tomorrow.PS: my dc is canon 990 is.
The skin is too thick, but it is durable. The covers are nice and the plastic shield is an innovative feature. My player will not fit in the dock with the skin on.I would have rather had a clear skin.
cables came in about 1 week, quality was good, performance good, wood buy again, I only give 5 stars if it arrives faster than expected
Ok! Tapes are tapes. The quality is good and there are actuality about 2min more recording time than stated. I record concerts that run 1hr 30mins or more. I recorded a Trombone Shorty Concert video that ran 2hr 3min in LP mode and upload it to youtube so these's tapes do the job! 5*****s buy them it's a good deal.I paid $37.20 for 5 tapes BK.
I bought this headset for my home office phone. I haven't had a chance to actually use it yet. I have tested it with my corded phone. The sound is good. I am very pleased with this transaction.
I have and have had several PCs, laptops, even an iMac. This one is my work horse, the one I use every day for almost everything: creating art in CorelDraw, surfing the web, writing, email, watching and recording TV, listening to music, almost everything. The only things I don't use this PC for are the things I bought the iMac for, namely video editing, sound recording and editing, and a few fun features, like iWeb. I got a good deal on this HP PC refurbished, and I'm very happy with it.The one thing that isn't so great is the current HP support. They do everything they can not to help you. We bought the best warrentee they offered on this computer and our other HP equipment, but the minute we called with a problem we were told the warrentee had expired--even before the customer service representative knew who we were or what warrentee we had. Very strange. I would give the product itself five stars, but I do have to take one star off for the unacceptable lack of customer support. It used to be better. I hope it will be again someday.
The Pixma cartridges 30, 31, 40, 41 performed poorly. They ran out of ink too quickly and replacing them was much too expensive. I am looking for another printer after spending hundreds of dollars on ink. I refuse to buy any more Pixma cartridges.
I bought the Fusion Drive as soon as it was available from JR. I'm really impressed with the ease of set up, the utility of the drive and software, and all around look of the drive. The instructions are clear and the setup wizard takes you through how to set up a dynamic dns, how to set up your router, and all of the other details that would usually require some real technical know how. The important thing is to follow the instructions closely.One very important think to keep in mind when setting up the drive: if you have VOiP, make sure the internet phone device is hooked up to your router; usually companies ask you to hook the phone to your cable modem, and then your router to the phone; this makes port forwarding unusable. So other than this minor reconfiguring of your internet connection, everything works seamlessly.I imagine the interface and the look (and the choices of looks) will develop over time, but I have to say I've been very impressed with how well everything has been working (I've tried out the software from home from a remote location), and most important, how stable everything is. I'm doing everything from a Mac, and I always worry if enought testing has been done to ensure Mac compatibility, and so far, everything's been fine. I also like the fact that Maxtor has included USB 2.0 ports for future expansion. It's a steep price, but I recomment this drive to everyone in the market for a NAS drive.
I have some medium format slides that been sitting on the shelf. A decent medium format scanner just cost too much to justify since I only shoot medium format once in a while.Then I saw this scanner, I'm a bit skeptical at first. $149 scanner to scan medium format? It's just a gimmick right? Well I bought it anyway since I can return it if I dont like it.Boy was I wrong. The scan output from medium format is pretty darn good. I'm completely happy with it. At maximum dpi it scan my 6x6 to 7000x7000, thats somewhere about 49Mpixel! Dynamic range also seems pretty good. I'm sure Epson's and Canon's $300+ scanner have much better quality output. The 8400F is a very capable scanner, at $149 its an amazing scanner.(...)
I've had one of these for more than a year. And just bought another. I've had no problems using them with my canon cameras.
A great little combo card; just right for any one's needs. A combo PCI Host Controller adds 4 additional USB 2.0 ports (plus one internal) and 2 IEEE 1394 6-pin FireWire 400 ports (plus one internal). Great for external hard drives & cameras. The card fires right up for WIN 2K/XP and does include drivers for Win 9x. Comes with a 6C,4C (M-M) IEEE 1394 FIREWIRE cable.UPDATE: 06.03.08I concur with the reviewer below with regards to USB/FIREWIRE plug clearance when installing this PCI card. I found that my standard no-name PC enclosure needed modifying for proper plug connection. Otherwise and excellent bargain.
This works just fine for me, even working if I broadcast it to a station that already has other music being broadcast to it. I live in a rural area, and it works perfectly. In more populated areas, it works most of the time, but I have to change stations to keep it working without static.
The Snug-it works great. I can use all the camera functions. It's easy to change the battery and SD card without removing the snug it. I especially like how the LCD screen is protected. It stays clean looking; it does not attract lint. (I have the black color). It has a smooth silicon feeling. The camera with the snug-it slides easily into my camera case. Highly recommended.
NOTE: SONY does not recommend or support an upgrade path to Microsoft'sWindows XP Professional operating system for VAIO PCs originallyshipped with the Windows 95/98/98SE or ME environment. CurrentlyWindows XP Professional upgrades are only supported for systemspre-installed with Windows 2000 Professional or XP Home Editions.Both Microsoft and SONY do not support an upgrade from Windows2000 Professional to Windows XP Home Edition.
Logitech simply makes the best trackball on the market currently. I have 4 of them and have never been unhappy.They need to update them and add a couple more buttons, but other than that, this is the best product for the price on the market.Once you go trackball, you will never go back.
FRS radios are greatly enhanced walkie talkies of ten or fifteen years ago. While walkie talkies were for the most part short range kids toys, most FRS radios have about a two mile range, and actual practical uses. There are presently 3 major distinctions (price ranges) in FRS radios.1) The bottom of the barrel cost around 20-40 bucks. They have 14 different channels, and as long as there aren't more than 14 groups of people trying to communicate within a given two-mile radius they will serve your communication needs. If you are going camping where there aren't going to be a whole lot of people around, this category will work just fine without getting mixed up in other peoples' conversations.2) The next step up offers 14 channels and 38 privacy codes, which in layman's term results in the equivalent of 532 different channels. They can be used in a more crowded area without much interference from other people's radios. They are good for keeping in touch on the ski slopes or the beach on a moderately crowded day.3) The Motorola 6300 series is the top of the line. It's got 14 channels, 38 privacy codes, and three scramble settings. The scramble settings enable as close to a private conversation as can be achieved on a public radio band. Unless two (or more) radios are set to the exact same channel, privacy code, and scramble setting, clear communication is not possible. You and your group armed with Motorola T6300 series radios all set to the exact same channel, privacy, and scramble settings will have virtually uninterrupted communication, in even the most crowded of venues. The 6300 series is backward compatible with older less sophisticated radios. Simply turn off the scramble settings, and you will be able to communicate with older models.This particular model, the T6320, comes with extra features including a compass, barometer, alarm clock, and other bells and whistles may be more than you need. Such extras may come in handy for the outdoor enthusiast. For those just looking for the best communication device possible, these features may simply add unneeded complexity to the user interface, in which case the basic (Motorola) 6300 model may be more desirable and a little bit cheaper.I've used this radio during many jam-packed days on the (ski) slopes and it has never let me down. Though it is not waterproof, a little snow here and there has never hindered it's function.Bottom line:If you are a gadget freak, and do not need a radio that may get submersed in water, snap this one up without hesitation. Don't need the added features, but still want the best pure radio out there, go for the (Motorola) 6300. If you are just looking for something for the kids to play with around the house, one of the lower priced radios ought to do the trick just fine.
So at first I was a little skeptical at buying a pyramid product. There usually not the best in quality, but for the money I took the chance. First off, its loud. It hits highs mediums and lows . The lows are good but could be lower, but for the price its great.
Basically, the keypad does what it's supposed to do. I think it should be supplied with a longer cable as I had to use an extension to be able to place it in a convenient position next to the keyboard.Another interesting thing is that I got an error message that it couldn't identify the keyboard. My computer is an iMac with a Blue Tooth keyboard. I was ready to unplug it and send it back but just for the heck of it I tried it and it worked. So far so good.
I recently bought the EPSON Stylus Photo 960 right here from Amazon specifically for printing on discs. I am a Mac OS X Panther user. And, although there are many warnings about this or that not for Mac OS X, I was up and printing perfectly aligned discs within 10 minutes of opening the box !!If you want to create professional looking CDs or DVDs, buy this printer NOW ! I've done the sticker thing and there is no comparison.Aloha
Needed a second serial port for printing to an older serial printer for business use. I was having issues finding a PCI serial card that would work in Windows 7 Professional and this card worked great. It came with all the drivers you would need for all operating systems, but I just let Windows install it's own drivers and it is working just fine.
Update 12/24/2011! >>> See an update to my original post at the bottom of this review!!! &lt;&lt;&lt;I've had these speakers for about three months now and they have the potential to be and sound amazing, however for one reason or another, they just aren't and don't.The first annoying thing is the length of the satellite speaker cables. NONE of them are really long enough for their intended uses. The front left/right speakers only have about 6 feet of cable. If you put the sub woofer on the floor to the right or left of your desk, there isn't enough cable to run to the farthest left/right speaker. I had to purchase extension cables to make this work. The rear right and left speakers have much longer cables, but even these are only about 15 feet long. Again, if you place the sub woofer on the floor to one side of your desk, 15 feet isn't long enough to run back around a desk, then to some point behind the operator. These should be at least 25 feet long. Again, I had to use an extension cable to make the furthest rear speaker reach where I needed it.When I first installed them, I felt like they didn't have as full a sound as my previous stereo speakers, but I chalked that up to the difference between a three speaker (two desktop, one sub woofer) system and this one. They sounded kind of "airy" and light, but some adjustments to my computer sound settings remedied most of that complaint. Now most of the time they're fairly clear, but very often any bass notes will cause distortion in the front right/left speakers. This is something I only noticed with extremely loud volumes in other speaker systems I've owned. At low volumes on music with no bass they sound great though....with one tiny exception...I'm not sure why, maybe it's the extension cables, or just the fact that I've had to run the speaker cables in close proximity to my power cables, but I experience occasional popping in ALL the right/left speakers of this system. The center channel speaker doesn't seem to have this problem. The pops sound like I'm listening to music on an old LP that has become scratched. They are occasional and random, but frequent enough that they are a source of annoyance.I wish I had another 5.1 speaker system to compare these to, but I'm not made of money and can't run out to buy another system to make a comparison. I purchased these on the generally good reviews I'd seen for them online and because they were reasonably priced with a good set of features. I use these speakers for listening to music, watching movies, and playing games. I'm willing to put up with the issues for now, but I'm probably going to replace them as soon as I can.!!! Update - 12/24/2011 !!!I know it's been a while since I reviewed these but there seems to have been a lot of discussion surrounding them so I wanted to give an update. I still haven't actually replaced these speakers at this time. While I stand by the comments I made at the time, I believe my overall opinion has changed some since then. I no longer notice the popping noise I intially described. I haven't heard it in quite some time but I suspect this is because I've since changed the mother board in my system and I'm not actually using the rear speakers at this time. My office space and living arrangements just don't support their use right now. Under these circumstances, the speaker system has been performing well for almost four years now. Long term durability and quality seem good, so these might be a good set of speakers to pick up if gently used. Looking back, knowing what I know now and with the perspective of 20/20 hindsight, I would probably purcahse these speakers again.I'd like to thank everyone who commented on my review and added to the discussion. These sorts of discussions definately help me when I'm trying to decide on a purchase and I appreciate those of you who took the time to offer advice, ask questions, and generally respond in positive ways. Thank you!
thes item is gretes item i used befoer for these prise!! yes is true is very clear optics , you can see in total darknes about 350 m it's agood rand , price and qulity .
I have owned this coffeemaker for 14 months and am stilled thrilled with its performance. Even though it is made in China, it appears to be one of the rare breed of Chinese goods that is of decent quality. Unlike a lot of Chinese-made stainless steel, this pot features a stainless steel exterior that is a true stainless steel--not a "fake" stainless that ends up turning funny rainbow colors after a few uses. I ended up purchasing a longer cord from a local appliance parts/repair store to allow for easier pouring. Coffee is rich and is kept piping hot without any re-boiling like some larger urns do or some other percolators available in stores for a lower price.The keep warm function is silent and very carefully controlled temperature-wise, which means coffee takes a long time to become thicker or slightly cooked tasting, usually after more than 4 hours on warm. Try to avoid pre-ground coffee designed for use in electric drip makers, it will tend to clog up the holes in the brew basket and force some grounds out of the top of the basket. Styling is very nice and classic, perfect for use in front of company. Base is durable black plastic that does not get hot but the exterior of the pot and lid gets hot just as a drip-maker's glass decanter gets hot. Space-wise, this appliance takes up very little counter real estate, another plus.
These things have served me well for a few months now. I have two JBL 4206 monitors on these (nothing special) - they are 15 lbs. each and I don't have any issues. However, I used some velcro tape - putting one part velcro on the bottom of my monitors, and another part of the velcro on the stands.I have these stands on carpet where I live, and would not have put my monitors up on the stands without the velcro. There isn't really any nice solid way to mount the monitors on there, from what I remember.Just a note, not sure if they tell you this - but each stand comes with either 3 "spikes" to use if you have deep carpet, or 3 flat bottom peg/screws to mount on hard floors.
This is a decent polarizing filter. The lens rotates to allow for you to adjust which light you dont want t appear in the shot. Works great for shooting fish in ponds or capturing people on the water at the beach.One interesting problem I had is this is for my SOny Alpha. THe auto zoom feature of the camera rotates which throws on the the circular filter I just adjusted. Have to make all focus adjustments then adjust the filter ring.
I have to warn you that this great DVD player does have some problems with older firmware revs, but you can download new firmware and install it from a CDR. Once updated the N501 works like a champ, and delvers great audio and video quality. The Virtual Light Machine (VLM) feature alone makes this a great DVD player for listening to music while being memorized by psychedelic visuals. The VLM feature works with both audio and MP3 discs. I think the best feature of this unit is one that is hidden, the multi-region DVD playback capability. You can learn more about this &quot;region free&quot; mode by heading on over to the Nuon Dome.
Rating it in terms of lens quality, I would give it 5 stars. The images are beautiful/perfect, and I love dark photography (and hate flash) so the speed is really convenient. Plus, the price is right.That said, since i got the 18-55mm 3.5 with VR, I haven't used the lens once. I found that the 50mm, on a digital camera, is too restrictive. I find myself backing up to get pictures, so if you're doing anything but portrait shots, it's not a good all-around lens. I plan on saving up for a 35mm 1.8. I've found 35mm to be optimal for everyday shooting, when it doesn't need to be too wide, nor zoomed in, but just what you'd consider normal.
All you have to do is disconnect the wire to the antenna, not the back of the radio. Plug the wire into your antenna, and the antenna lead into the switching module. Just plug into the FM part of the Sirius unit and your done! Took me all of 2 minutes! Works great!
This has saved me a lot of time. I used to have to guess by what my camera's LCD was showing, and I never got a correctly exposed picture. Since I have started using this, I'm able to get the correct exposure the first time, every time. I wish that it used more standard batteries, but that's a small price to pay for the product.
I have been using Wireless-G for my home network for the last 2 years. As far as connecting to the Internet, Wireless-G works great (including playing online games like World of Warcraft). However, the weakness of wireless started being apparent when I bought a SlingBox so that I could watch my Digital TV on my computer. Wireless-G was alright for this, but I could not use some of the more sophisticated features because of the bandwidth.The real problem occurred when I recently bought my XBox 360 Elite. I was all excited about the XBox 360 because you can watch things from your Media Center PC on your XBox 360. From the moment I tried to run Media Center from the XBox 360, I noticed that performance was horrible. Media Center itself ran sluggish. When I tried to watch a program I recorded on my Media Center PC, I noticed the picture was fuzzy and that often the sound and picture were out of synch. Sometimes, the picture froze for a moment. When I ran the performance tuning utility on Media Center, I was only getting 2 bars which was way below what was needed to stream standard TV.I started to look for solutions. At first, I considered Wireless-N, but dismissed it since I could not find any Wireless-N to Ethernet Bridge products available. I noticed the Netgear HDX101 Powerline HD at the store. It claimed that it could possibly reach 200Mbps. That rate intrigued me, but I knew that I probably would not get that (my Wireless-G with Speedboost never got beyond 54Mbps even though both the router and the card in my computer from the same company had that feature). I checked online to see reviews. They were mixed. I was especially concerned since I live in a home built in the 1930s with older wiring. I decided to try the Netgear product figuring I could return it if it didn't meet my needs.Installation couldn't have been simpler. Plug the adapters in a power outlet. One adapter I connected to my router. The other adapter I connected to my XBox 360. When I went into Media Center, I noticed that it worked normally (no sluggishness). I watched the video and it played back perfectly. The picture was much better. I was even able to watch Live TV from Media Center and it worked perfectly (something I couldn't get to work when I was using Wireless-G). When I run the performance utility now, I get all the bars which mean I can even stream HD videos. Now that I get such excellent bandwidth in my house, I really enjoy using Media Center on my XBox 360.Also, I am now able to use all the fancy video feature on my SlingBox. It looks great!!!An added bonus to this solution is that I do not have to worry about security like I did with wireless. My Wireless-G to Ethernet bridge supported only WEP security (which I don't trust anymore since I read an article that said WEP can be hacked in minutes). Only people inside my house can connect to my network now.I am so very pleased with this product. Thank you Netgear for making a product that is easy to install and works right out the box. I would highly recommend this to anyone who does a lot of streaming inside their home network.
I've had this router for about 8 months now, and am writing my review for it after having it for so long. First off, let me say this router is GREAT for what I am using it for. Due to some compatibility issues with my ISP I was not able to use this as the primary router for my internet (Believe me, it was their problem, not a problem with this router)Setup was very difficult though. The CD was garbage and would never find the router. I WAS able to connect to the Admin page and set up everything myself. The access page has PLENTY of custom options you can set (which I like) and you can even block access to websites with this thing. Right now I have it set up as a wireless hub (not router) and it is working great. It surprised me to see all the negative reviews on here, because I have not had any major problems with this thing. The signal is pretty decent, but I could probably get much better signal if I didn't have the router sitting right in a corner. The unit stayed nice and warm, not hot to the touch, just toasty warm.The only things that I didn't like about this router was that:1. the wireless light on the router continues a steady blink, even if there is absolutely no data being transferred via wifi. So it's hard to tell if someone is accessing the wifi just by watching the light. With the LAN lights, if you get into a crazy data transfer between two computers, the lights will be blinking so fast that you won't even be able to tell they are still lit up.2. There was no way to have the router sit vertically. One of my old routers had a stand that twisted out from the side, which would make it stand vertically, but not this DLink.Overall, this is a GREAT router at a GREAT price. You have to have some advanced knowledge of routers to set this one up, which was difficult even for me, I admit. But once you get it set up with the right settings, it works beautifully! I have had no regrets since buying this, and I've had it for 8 months now :)
IMPORTANT READ: It's important I share my experience after purchasing two of these firewalls from Amazon.The devices came with software version 7.3, in order to upgrade the device's software you must have an active Cisco smartNET support subscription, as I knew.Well, after purchasing my units and requesting a quote for the smartNET subscriptions, I was DENIED because there was already an existing subscription under Amazon's name. In order for me to get support on the devices a request had to come directly from Amazon to Cisco to terminate the contract. You'd think this would be clock-work, but not here.I received repeated responses from Amazon first saying no such contract even existed under their name. Then they told me I didn't even buy the product from them and they couldn't give me a contact to who it came from. Then they sent me another response saying sorry that I did buy it from them, but could not give me any further information.I finally got the contract terminated by raising hell and getting a 3-way call between both companies. Some blame can also go to Cisco customer service, but they were just following policy since the "brand new in-box" item already had an existing support contract.NOTE: I LOVE the hardware. 5 stars. These devices have operated great, but I would honestly pay a couple hundred more per unit from another retailer simply to avoid the THREE WEEK headache of getting the existing support contracts terminated.RECOMMENDATION: Request the serial #s of the unit you will be shipped if purchasing, and contact Cisco directly to verify there are no existing support contracts on the device before purchasing.
I've had these speakers for a short time and like them very much. Sound quality is very good and the price is unbeatable. They even look nice on my desk. A great buy.
As always, Lowest price on the Internet and fast shipping as it is from an Amazon Merchant. Thanks..!
You buy it because you need it, not because it compliments the color of the camera... It wouldn't matter if it was purple with green polka-dots - The dark grey on a lighter grey camera is irrelevant to me.I got it, charged it overnight and put it on the camera where I took over 100 still photos and video taped some 45 minutes of continuous footage - all on the same charge.Good product - in ANY color!
Okay, in response to all other negative reviews: bunk.I have a WAP11 (and am purchasing a second for my work place), and out of the box it is a breeze to set up. I have a house separate from my garage/office, and running a wire between the two for internet access is impossible/prohibitive. I set up my WAP11 with my main network and was able to get a good signal with my laptop and my WPC11 (Linksys) PCMCIA card. However, the card orientation is not the best for longer distances....Antenna orientation with these units is everything! On the farthest reaches of my garage (100 ft from the WAP) I received no signal. But, when I tilted my laptop on end (a bad typing position :-) ) suddenly I receive a 40% signal strength. I began to do a little research and talked with a couple of antenna manufacturers. The summation was that this unit is VERY extendable if you want to drop a little extra money on an antenna ... The antennas on the WAP11 are removable and a much more powerful antenna (with pigtail) can be added. However, I found this to be unnecessary. I went ahead and decided to try the WUSB11 (Linksys) and see if the "proper antenna orientation" thingy really was the trouble. Out of the box, it worked. Throughout my house, and out to the farthest reaches of my garage and beyond! I did find a couple of weak areas, but moving the WUSB11 (it is on a 6ft USB cable) around a bit got me the signal strength I desired.The WAP11 comes with the unit (with two removable antennas, an important feature you don't find described anywhere, even in the LinkSys literature), a power supply, a CD-ROM with driver and installation software (really unbelievably easy setup, and please, please turn on the WEP feature!), and an easy-install guide.As far as interference? I have a 2.4Ghz cordless phone and have yet to notice anything (jury is still out), but so far, so good.Really a terrific unit for the price. Just be aware that there are limitations with the out-of-the-box unit and you will be fine. I definitely recommend this unit.
It was delivered very quickly. Looks and feels & plays like new. I am super stoked to have a zune again. I seriously considered an Ipod but then saw this and it was and it perfect. Highly recommended.
Okay, I bought this coverage after reading why I shouldn't. I like ease of mind and live with someone who couldn't change a light bulb without direction. I am not totally sorry as I at least know my investment on my bike is safe. I would not call this a rip-off entirely, but suggest considering the purchase investment versus the need.
This computer is great for anyone who just needs a computer for school or work. It is also capable of playing most games. I upgraded mine to 2Gb of RAM and it really flew. I highly recommend it to parents buying this for their kids or anyone needing a good work/college desktop.
I travel each week and this small easily packed portable stereo has been wonderful. I use it for video podcasts of yoga sessions and then occasionally for music in the evening.
Since this power adapter is a little heavy, I wanted an extra one for work so I wouldn't have to carry it each day with my Sony Vaio AW110J (which is a huge notebook computer, and heavy enough by itself). Makes life easier and works great!
The unit arrived in a timely manner. Easy to set up. On the 5th usage (previously run probably 1 hour total time) we turned it on....smoke came billowing out of the top of the unit with a strong smell of burning plastic and POOF it worked no more. We contacted Customer Service and they finally agreed to mail out a replacement unit and then we would return the burned up unit. It arrived in about 7-10 days and so far have not used it. Am afraid it too will burn up. We were thankful we hadn't left it running when we went out to shop. Could have been a disaster! Just a fluke..defective item? Who knows?
This is a no thrill lap top case, does what its design to do . Its well worth the price.
This was my second prime lens, the first being the "I-am-prime-too-50/1.8" lens and I specifically bought this to shoot a badminton tournament (and more for the future). FYI, badminton tournaments are definitely 1.8 situations at ISO 1600 and no flash permitted. And what a lens!The focus is absolutely sharp, crisp with gorgeous bokeh to make the subjects stand out. I took photos of professional badminton players (USA rank 1-5) and emailed it to them. Even though I am a serious amateur, they replied back saying the photos were gorgeous and amazing, and loved it. I shot the complete tournament at 1.8 ISO 800/1600 and have absolutely pleasing results.On just one or two occasions, the focus was hunting, but I would put that down as a one off occasion as there was aboslutely very challenging situations - moving subjects in low light. The focus is quick and absolutely smooth, no noise at all.The lens is compact, not at all heavy and is perfect portrait lens. My only disappointment is that it comes without a hood, and even if I buy a Canon hood, it does not have the same look as other (say, Tamron 28-75 2.8 hood is a really good looking hood) hoods.The relationship between the background and the foreground is something that impressed me with this lens, especially for an 85mm focal length. The lens makes the subjects stand out and you dont need to stop down for sharpness. I know I am going to keep this baby at 1.8 at all times in future.This in concert with my 50 1.8 for wider angle situations like awards and group snaps, the photos are absolutely stunning. The reviews I received for my photos are pretty good, thanks to this lens with my 20D.I am sold on primes now and will probably end up buying more primes than zoom lenses. Go on Canon, put a red ring around it!Definitely 5 stars.Other lenses considered before this purchase - 85/1.8, 100/2, 135/2L and to a small extent, 200/2.8L. Finally chose the 85/1.8 due to the 1.8 and the effective focal length on 20D with 85mm. No buyer's regret, I am very pleased with my purchase now.--------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Mar 2009This is a comparison of 85/1.8 and 135mm/2L.Ive had this lens for 3 yrs now and have taken so many portraits with this, simply put, amazing results every single time. Never been able to find fault with this lens or the images. Image quality has been consistently awesome, consistently 5 stars. The only lens that bests the images from this lens is my 135/2L, but that is of an entirely different league and shouldn't even be compared to this lens. Merely stating that for academic interest. Even then, the three places that the 135mm beats the 85 mm are1. Sharpness - 85mm is very sharp, 135mm/2L is simply a notch above.2. Saturation - 85mm is good, 135mm/2L is much better, image has a pop. But then again, 85mm has half a pop too!3. Bokeh - Again, 85mm has a lovely bokeh, esp @1.8 and 2. However, the 135mm is in an entirely different league, one simply cannot, should not compare.Now, the $350mm lens compared to the much more expensive, much higher quality lens worth $925 is completely unfair. However, I would give the 85/1.8 4 stars assuming the 135mm is the gold standard with 5 stars.If this review second rates the 85mm, that is certainly not my intention. I have consistently enjoyed shooting with this lens and will continue to have a lot of fun.
An excellent camera for crazy action photos. The 4 panoramic lenses are sharp, and the rip-cord advance is really fast! Totally unique. Be warned though - it really needs bright sunlight to do its job.
This card's sound output is excellent. I had been using a Creative sound blaster card within my Dell for five years. Recently upgraded to this card along with a new build, I definitely hear the difference. This card's sound is much clearer.It's definitely worth the money if you play a lot of music.
This adapter fit perfectly into my door panel. The speakers I purchased, however, did not line up with the holes requiring drilling at an angle into the plastic. The car is 2012 Honda Insight. These worked better than trying to mount them directly into the door, but not as plug and play as I'd hoped for.
It has good quality and the price is very reasonable to me. The order was shipped on time. It's truly a new product.
Why does this camera have to be so difficult to set up and use? All it is, is a camera and some firmware!My experience has been terrible with this thing. Sometimes I see its IP on the network, sometimes I don't. Sometimes I can get access to the setup page, most times I get an IP error. This would be ok if I was a novice, but I run our network at work, so know exactly how this thing should work.. and one word sums it up: FLAKEY! The wireless is sometimes up sometimes down. And don't get me started on the motion-detection (the main reason for buything it). I put it to 1 (out of 100),. point the camera to the wall, or some other very still vista, and it constantly gets tripped, and starts to record. I will look into this more, maybe there is something I am missing.But why should I have to!? This thing should work out of the box. Simple buttons which say 'start camera', 'stop camera', 'engage motion detection' etc.It's only due to my geeky persevering nature that I am continuing to try to beat this damn thing into working properly. I pity a civilian buying this thing and trying to use it.If you can find another similarly-priced & featured camera, buy it instead.
I bought this scanner specifically to convert slides to jpeg images. It did take a phone call to Cannon to configure the scanner, but once done, it worked wonderfully. I will repeat what I said in reference to my Cannon MP780-- Cannon support is excellent. The techs answer quickly and are knowledgeable and polite. As I use Windows XP, I cannot speak to the Vista issue as relates to the software. You will not be disappointed with the scanner, nor with Cannon support.
Solidly build powered hub. If you want a professional hub that is built tough and works. Get this one. A little more expensive, but you absolutely get what you pay for.There are soem compatibility issues. For examle my Garmin 60 CSx GPS does not connect through this hub, but needs to connect to a UBS port directly on the machine. I have found these compatibility issues with any external device/hub, so I cannot criticise the hub for these issues. Ultra high speed data cards (SanDisk) have the same issues.
We got this DVD player as a gift. Worked pretty well before it broke down. I called customer service, they gave me addresses of repair shops in my area, but when I called them they all said they don't do DVD player repairs, just TVs. So I didn't have a repair shop that can do a warranty repair work for Philips DVD player. I wanted to get out the rental DVD disc that got stuck inside and I showed it to the local repair shop (for $30!) and they said that microchip burned down and it would cost $190 to repair it!If it didn't broke down after 6 months of use I would give it 5 stars...
This item is very nice. It works very well. Of course, I still need to get the software that I want, but that is another story...
Both of my LaCie Big Disk Extremes have been returned to manufacturer within a year of purchase due to power issues. In each case I have lost time and valuable data (they reformat the drive after repair as stardard operating procedure). Lacie makes decent drives so this surprised me. Later models may have fixed the problem, but the LaCie Big Disk Extreme has issues.
I use these to record Drums. They do have excellent noise isolation. They don't have the best audio quality. A bit to much midrange, but OK. Compared to 'in ear' 28db isolation plugs, they do keep out any loud noise just as well. They do fit tight (on my average head) to help with isolation which causes ear fatigue after about 45 min of use. After an hour or more they really start to hurt the ears due to the pressure on them. Other than that they are what they say...Extreme Isolation...just the audio and comfort lacks.
I got this mouse as a gift and loved it as soon as I started using it. It definitely provides skip-free performance, has a great feel to it, hasthe scroll wheel, and my new favorite thing - those programmable buttons!At first I wasn't used to those programmable buttons and I'd accidentally press them getting unwanted results (like going back to theprevious web-page when pressing the left button, or going forward when pressing the right). But then I got so used to it and realized how helpful it was - so much so that I got another one for my work because I kept trying to press those buttons that didn't exist on my mouse at work!There's definitely no going back to a mechanical mouse in this day and age after so many optical mouses (or is it mice!) are available.But if you haven't used a mouse with programmable buttons before, I'm telling you - give it a try and you won't ever want to go back toone that doesn't have them! And for the price, this one's a great bargain.
We purchased this system for our disabled teen aged daughter. She loves to listen to music, but has trouble managing CDs. This system has great sound and with the ability to put all her music on a memory stick the CD management problem is solved. She can run everything by remote!System arrived quickly and was in great condition. Great shopping experience and well worth the price.
I bought this bracket for a 46" Panasonic TV. It was fairly easy to set up and I haven't had any issues. It tilts a good amount which works well with my set-up since the tv is hanging towards the top of the wall. I would recommend this product.
This is THE best MP3 player if you want an entry-level or inexpensive player. The expandable SD slot makes it super cheap to expand the memory by 5 times. I've had it over a month, and use it every day while walking to or from class, or in the computer lab at school, the grocery store etc.(PROS:) -It does all the simple things you need it to do, very cheap.-Light and small, fits easily in my jeans pocket. Much smaller thanthan my wallet-Bright display, pretty easy to navigate.-Has an expansion for an SD card to increase the memory (I bought a1 gigabyte card online for only $7.99!)- No special software needed, it is just like an external drive, just drag and drop your MP3s from your PC right onto the player.(CONS:) -Ear-buds COULD be better. The ones what come with it are good, but I used my girlfriends old Ipod ear-buds and it does sound better with them. Might be worth it to you to invest on a good pair of earbuds-Not from personal experience, but I have read that it will not read a 2 gig SD card, only 1 gig.Lastly, there is a version of this product sold which doesn't include neck or wrist strap which is 20$ cheaper, thats what I bought.
I've been using many of Microsoft optical mouse products,they are suffering from a serious problem-poor accuracy when high speed moving.Sometimes they may go crazy if you move your cursor a little faster.This mouse is grest,with it's accuracy,ergonomic shaping,and price!The most important thing-no more crazy again!Ideal mouse for gamers and serious users who require a stable cursor.
I got this to put my oversized Sony 400-disc DVD player on it. I pretty much could not fit it on any other rack but this one. This thing holds it nicely now. It looks very nice, too. I have it in a living room. It was really easy to install, about 30min.
I can listen to music or audiobooks while others are watching TV in the same room.I bought these headphones in Spain, local dealer. Now I have two headbands, the older and the new one which come with a red band inside. It seems the same material, perhaps slightly different in the attachment.Comfort: good, but sweat moisture on the earmuffs after long use.Sound: I like it, good quality.Isolation: Extreme as advertised
Make sure you're happy with the volume setting on the control, then never touch it again if possible. I've had issues with the volume fading to near silence if I have to turn down the volume with the hardware control. Tapping on the knob brings the volume back.After looking up solutions to this problem, it turns out that there is a floating ground issue with the volume control. This is a manufacturing flaw that has hit more than a few users.When they work, they're great. If you're struggling to get your sound back, not so much. If not for the volume issue, I'd keep 'em. Instead, I just bought a set of Logitech X-540 speakers.
This DVD burning isn't as cut and dried as some would like you to believe. However, just because you get a bad burn doesn't mean it is the discs. There is a whole bunch of stuff going on in your computer that can affect the burn.I have a Dell 1.2 ghz, with a Lite-On 8x drive, running Nero 6 OEM. Pretty generic, but these Memorex 8x and now 16x discs burn just fine. In fact, I have burnt about 600-800 of these discs and have had very few fall-outs. Not enough to justify buying the "better" quality discs.Now for the caveat: I did have one spate of problems, caused by a not so well behaved antivirus program. I tossed out the antivirus program and went over to Avast!(it's free, check with Microsoft). Problem solved even though I run Winamp and a logging environmental sampling program while burning discs.We burn hundreds of discs for a hospital lecture series. They are being played on all sorts of equipment, including some pretty banged up junk. So far I have not received one complaint about the discs only suggestions about the content.Before you spend big bucks on some "better" disc, pop up your task manager in XP and see if there is some runaway task that needs some discipline. Also, if you must run "better" discs then do a surface test in Nero. I bet the "better" disc will look very close to failure if the Memorex failed.
Update: the lighter adapter died after 1 week of use.Was looking for a cheap charger for my 4S. In part of the description it says iPhone but in the main description it says iPod so it's a little confusing in the description as to what will charge. The retractable cable doesn't charge my phone. I really was just looking for a lighter adapter so it kinda did what I wanted it to do. I tossed the junk cable in the trash and used the lighter & wall charger w/ a different cable. It wasn't worth the hassle of sending it back. Keep in mind you get what you pay for so don't expect much with this.
I get those horizontal gray bars on my miniDV player once in a while due to dirty tape or heads. I pop this in and it cleans the head right away. Nice product and Amazon sells it at a very low price. Thanks AMAZON.
Worked immediately, and found my devices without any problems. So easy. I wish all my computer "stuff" was this good.
For most of you consumers who have always wanted to backup your DVD's, this is the ultimate revival tool. It's ability to decode Divx movies is astonishingly speedy.. The only thing that I do recommend, for you hobbyists, is to encode with Divx5..! It seems that unlike the advertising on the package, this unit does not support the Divx3 very well. It does render the video portion, but when it comes to the sound, well that's another story... In any event, look for Divx to sweep the market before soon, thus pick up one of these techie toys...!
The fit my stratus 6 just perfect. I wish i would of found this before I wastd the money buying individual pieces that didn't fit.
I'm using the mouse right now actually. The shape conforms wonderfully. I simply had to plug it in without even bothering with the installation CD.
These Sony gems are my ideal day-to-day headphones: inexpensive, ultra-portable, over-the-head style (I hate the 'modern' Star-Wars behind the neck style and earbuds are loathsome), delivering good quality sound with decent volume in noisy (subway) environments. They are extremely low-profile; when walking around the city with them on, people who approach me to ask for directions or money often can't tell that I'm wearing them. The headband is durable, flexible, and can be adjusted for a snug, comfortable fit. When not in use, the 'phones roll up and can be stuffed into a jeans pocket. Because the speakers fit into your ears, outside noise is largely eliminated, however they don't muffle the outside world so much as to be dangerous (obscuring traffic noises, the cries of rampaging maniacs etc.). The sound quality is not the highest, but these are 'street' headphones after all, for when one is on the move, and for that purpose they sound great. Finally, they are cheap, and this is a good thing, because they absolutely will wear out (minus 1 star for that). It seems wrong to praise a product that is all but guaranteed to break, but these heaphones are so well-designed in every other way, so perfectly suited to traveling between destinations when on foot, that their disposable nature can be forgiven. I get mine at Target.
It doesn't have as many pockets and storage areas as some of the other backpacks but that's the reason I bought it. I travel a lot for business and needed something that I could easily carry around at airports and meetings. It's not a bulky pack but holds all of the things I need including my laptop, files, and even water bottles. Other great features are the hidden rain cover and waterproof bottom, but best of all the pack looks great!
i just got them hooked up about a week ago - have them for surrounds in a HT setup - and they are very nice - very good sound for music and movies - they have a good amount of bass for a bookshelf - and i also got the center channel model also - i would have gotton the floor standing for the fronts if i didnt have them already - i would buy them again and the price is great - no regrets --
I think it's time for an update, since there are many statements made by some of the reviewers that now are incorrect.You can buy iChat AV alone for $30 if you haven't upgraded to Panther yet. I have pulled my cable back and forward without any problems, but I guess there are some bad cables out there, but it's not common.Yes, the adhesive mounting is a poor choice for your nice looking display, but there are alternatives from other companies, check out Macmice.comThat you have to use a fast connection should not be a surprise, we are talking about video chats in real time.But all these things are minor issues, considering you get what I consider the greatest ( communication ) thing since email arrived. I chat with my brother in Europe with great results. The quality is outstanding, the camera performs well in low light, which have often been the big problem for web cams.Now Apple just need to get others to play along, AOL is working on something and I'm sure there will be more changes coming from other companies as well.The price is imo. not high, when you consider the impact it can have on your life. I was looking to buy video phones before iSights came out, but they are not good quality and can be very expensive, so a pair of iSights almost seem cheap.
I moved to this bag from the 100 version that became just a tad small. This bag is very roomy. I like how I can slide it around to the front to retrieve my camera without ever taking it off my back. I am a lot more likely to take pictures when I can get my camera out fast. Unfortunately, though, I've moved to a similar sling bag that overall I don't like quite as much but has the necessary pouch for my iPad. I'm sure hoping Lowepro makes a new version with a place for the iPad...
For the price - this camera is really good. It took me less than 10 minutes to install and set it up. It can take photos, video - the image is pretty clear and it has zoom capabilities. You can adjust the camera (swivel base) based on what is being viewed - or if you change positions. The microphone is sensitive. I am on the west coast and was talking to someone in the Midwest and she could hear me just fine when I was standing 15 feet from the camera talking in a normal voice. The picture was pretty clear with minimal delay. What more do you want for roughly 30 dollars? It'll be outdated soon - but for right now - this is a decent webcam.It is compatible with AIM, MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger (the programs I sue) - not sure of any other compatibilities.
I did not want to spend too much on a dvd player but wanted a decent one which is why I bought this one. I am not an advanced user, so didnt look for too many capabilities. But I did want a dvd player with USB input which wasnt there in cyberhome my previous player. Thats the coolest feature for me personally. Per my experience so farPros:USB option, picture quality, region free (not used yet)Cons:Takes a ton of time to open and close the dvd tray. Very basic remote.Overall good for the price. little quirks here and there.
The Audo-Technica workes well. The sound is good. Don't make the mistake of walking down the road while listening to your MP3 tunes. It is easy for traffic to sneak up on you because there is little sound warning with the noise cancelling switch on.
Well made. Camera case only, no compartments or pouches for accessories. I like its small & compact size.
Pioneer makes great Audio recievers, speakers, and components. Take this reciever. A great Price for Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, and DTS Decoding. But the power output at 60 Watts per channel is Not so good. I like loud Rock music. When you turn the volume up, the bass fades away. Which is another negative. The many different options of speaker setup and tone control is great. It gives the user Control over almost everything. If you want great bass, i recommend using large speakers as front speaker,or two 100 watt powered subwoofers. And a good five speaker system, made by sony, pioneer, or bose.
These are some really good speakers, but the only thing i didn't like is that it did not come with a receiver to power the speakers. But the subwoofer has some power behind it, exept it gives off a vibrating sound sometimes when not in use.
The TV is excellent. HD over-air broadcasts are incredible, especially FOX Sports. DVD movies also look incredible. If you are using a console gaming system like a PS2, be sure to get the component cable and go Progressive. You'll be glad you did! This TV has plenty of inputs and the onscreen interface is simple to use.
I purchased this on Jan.18th 2007 after many debatable and personal hesitance. You know how it is when you read these customer reviews, some look for the negatives on the product. Then when you see a positive review sometimes you get that thought "yes!" Well, I am one of those shoppers. Getting back to these earbuds: When these "V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds - Bling Bling Black" earbuds showed up I was excited. I immediately and carefully unpacked these buds. The packaging was very good. The buds were packed not just in styrophome peanuts but the manufacturer packaging as well.I inspected them carefully and I immediately noticed how small they were. That long stem you see is 3/4" long & 1/8 in diameter. The cord from the bottom of that stem to the end of the plug is 46 1/2" long (or 3'10 1/2" long). The outer shell is constructed with plastic. Included were 3 sizes (S.M.L) of rubber fittings. I use the mediums. The plug itself is 1/8" gold-plated.I plugged these "V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds - Bling Bling Black" into my 1gigabyte sandisk m240. My first impression was a mixture of awe and disappointment. "YUCK! Where in the heck is the bass that these are supposed to produce!?" So I made some adjustments with the equalizer and they sounded a little better but...the sound wasn't as I expected. I went back to the internet to do MORE research. If any of you are educated on sound quality you have to take into consideration of the source that is powering the drivers (or speakers) so I thought it was my MP3 player.I stumbled onto a review and read from a customer that sometimes speakers need to be "burned-in". I am well aware of that term as I am an advanced computer gamer/geek. For those that don't know here's what that means; the burn in process is to leave them on at a moderately high level for a period of time. This technique will break in the drivers, after the burn-in, sound quality increases dramatically. There is a significant increase in the sharpness of the treble (I believe the frequency response goes up), and the spacialization was noticeably enhanced. The bass (or lower end) is also deepened. Though this is a highly debatable subject I am merely giving you an option to consider before you make a final impression. Please make your own opinion on this subject.Some report the speakers sound great out of the box and they did not hear significant differences over time. Others found harshness and restricted bottom end to be very distinct or improved (Depending upon how much you use the speakers in question) Alternatively, you can leave your MP3 player run unattended for the life of a battery. (If applicable). This is something you may want to consider or try. I found doing this made a huge difference.Getting these earbuds fitted properly takes time. Adjustments are a must to get the most out of these earbuds. Experiment with them, use all of the rubber fittings and move them around in your ear. When you get the right sound to your liking try to keep and remember where you place them. Now this is where I find an issue. I use my MP3 player when I walk. I don't jog so I can imagine the frustration of keeping these buds in place. Yes, these buds do lose that position as I explained above. I have to keep adjusting them around depending upon my physical movements. The cord was also an issue with me. In my opinion it is a bit delicate at the plug and at the stem. What I did was wrap some black electrical tape around the wire at the base of the plug to give it some support for that 'just-in-case'. I recommend that you take some precautions and use these buds with care as you should with any earbuds.My final thought: I give these earbuds a 4 star rating because of the cord and the construction but these earbuds are awesome! The sound that these buds produce is very close to what they claim what they can do. A problem of how well these stay in place is a issue with me and may be with you as well. I don't jog so I will assume that this may be a HUGE problem for those that do. If you have the extra cash get the "V-MODA Vibe Earbuds - Gunmetal Black style". These may be sturdier. I tested the ones I purchased with various music styles and I am very pleased. I wanted to hear how much bass these buds can produce so I played some rap music. WOW! There is a definite `thump' that these buds have.I recommend that when you play MP3 format to use a high bit rate of 320kpbs. I cannot comment on the other formats and/or bitrate as I don't use them. Listening to FM radio with these buds is also a very enjoyable experience. The sound is amazing! For the money I spent on these, I feel it is well worth it. Give them some time before you make your final impression (A month like I did). Good luck and I hope you find these enjoyable as I do.
Get one. My friend had an older 80 disc version, which I thought was pretty cool. This thing, is a beast. And I mean that in the best possible way. So intuitive, easy to use, sleek and sexy. It does what it's supposed to better than anything else I've seen. It looks damn good doing it. The little insert on the top to catalog things just takes the cake. And you can go online and catalog all of your discs. Contents, artist, album, year, what movie, etc. I'd pay $100 for this thing. Oh, and the shipping was incredibly fast, and it came in one piece :]
The HP zd7010us is not for the "light of heart" PC user. First, it is big with the 17 ich screen and heavy (about 9 pounds) and unfort. with the high speed of this unit and the brillent display comes one big problem for portable use. The battery life. If you turn off most everything and are very carefull about the screen (use more contrast and less brightness) and do not access the hard drive to often, you can get maybe an hour of life and that is it. 45 mins is more the normal, so if you have a long plane flight, take a plane adapter or a extra battery or so. So thats the bad stuff.This thing is amazing at its speed, you rarely will see the hourglass display come on. The screen is great, very bright and clear, much like a desktop hgh end LCD monitor and the 17 inch size is great as you can see a full two pages of info, great for looking at two web pages at once. The sound with the Harmon Kardon speaker system is fantastic, I play "Titanic" on it and it sounded like you were at the movies. The disk access is fast and quite and the Wireless works without a hitch. Also its neat that it comes with a bult in card reader for up to seven different kinds of memory cards so no adapters are ever needed for this one, The keyboard has a excellent feel to it and the keys are well spaced and its nice having a seperate keypad. I found thee mouse touch pad to work very well and smooth, unlike alot of touchpads this one does not skip around. It has a large surface area that doubles as a wrist rest on the unit and the 60 GB hard driveis plenty. I might want to upgrade the memory to 1 GB some day, but in everything I did, the standard memory worked just fine and that involved many very large JPG files from my 6.3 MP camera. Even thou this is a large notebook, it has such a neat modern style that it looks very thin and you do not realize just ow large it is until its on your lap. I hardly ever used my desktop system anymore as this unit is so darn fast and everything just works fine. I have never had to reboot the machine and cannot find a single software problem. I updated mine with Windows Office 2003 and OneNote and that makes a fantastic combination on the unit. Be prepared that if you use this PC in public, you will get alot of people looking over your schoulder and asking "what is that" some think its the 17" Mac, but everyone that looks at it loves it. With the large frame, is helps out in the CPU problem of getting to ot to have in your lap, this one only feels a little bit warm.I cannot think of anything I would change on this unit (other then better battery life) but then with this speed CPU and screen size, I would not expect the worlds best battery life. I would say that HP has a very clear winner in this model !
i have had this player for a while now and i've loved it since day one. when i first got it, i was disappointed to find out that it did not play burned cds...but i later found out that it does play burned Cds as long as they are CD-RW. i was reading at a CDR faq and this is what they said..&quot;CD-RW discs have a different formulation, and may work even on players that can't handle CD-R media. If CD-R media doesn't work, try copying the disc to CD-RW instead&quot; i tried it and it works. i can even erase the CD-RW disc and burn the same disc again with different music..because of this, i enjoy my player even more- Abe
I purchased this camera last year and was very happy with it until recently. For some reason I have trouble when loading a new or partially used roll of film. The letter 'H' appears n teh LCD screen and all the functions do not work. I've had to remove the battery a couple of times to get it to work (I don't know why this works) but lately it hasn't worked on the first few trys. Canon has not helped with this at all. This camera is a complete waste of money. If anyone can tell me what the problem is or recommend a better APS camera I'd appreciate it.
I believe there was another review that was talking about the sound of these headphones being a little flat. That is actually very desirable however it does leave the headphones not sounding very "musical". This can easily be corrected with an adjustment to the EQ settings. So while the frequency responsive sounds like it is almost perfectly flat those that prefer more bass or treble will need some EQ adjustments. The bass is actually very well done and not over-powering like the widely overpriced/overhyped "insert hiphop mogul marketing name here" headphones that have been flooding the market lately. I tend to like a bit more brightness in my headphones and that maybe the reason I gave it only 4 stars instead of 5 but again that can be fixed with some EQ adjustments. I would have also liked an 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter to be included as I am using these off of my computers sound card but that's just nit picking on my part. For the price I paid for them I am pretty impressed they really do sound like $150+ audiophile headphones that Amazon had on here for 66% of list price.
This is one of those lenses where you love it or you don't. For me it's more of a specialty lens rather than something I use on a normal basis. When I do indoor shots for real estate or hotel rooms for weddings this lens is a must. Just be careful with the distortion when shooting with lenses this wide.
Product worked great even though it was pricey. Plug and play Great service from AmaZon like normal fast and easy shipping. Item was for a server and added more Geek Value to my needs for what I wanted to do. I should have purchased the use memory sticks better value as far as price,but hey my call on that option.Overall the product preformed like I wanted so it puts it in quality status.
Este adeptador me ha permitido tranferir fotos desde cualquier tipo de tarjeta flash (SD, MMC, TransFlash1, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD), no s&oacute;lo a mi Zen W, sino a cualquier dispositivo compatible con compact flash.
If you need a lens for low light condition, this lens will do a great job. It absorbs more light in faster shutter speeds due to the wide aperture (f1.8). This fast lens is also good for "freezing time in a photograph" (not blurry images) and for portraits. The depth of field control is unbelievably amazing! Don't think twice! Get this cheap yet powerful lens now!
Snatch this up somebody! I didn't buy my Vaio VGN-N365E on Amazon but I can tell you it has been a great machine! Right now 2G memory kits are at Crucial for $33! Put some ram in this baby and it runs real nice. Plus I have packed mine all over and it still runs fine. I was so shocked to see one new one left on Amazon I had to write a review!
Love this product. Channels switch instantly. Picture quality beyond great. Remote is very simple and basic. All I want.
The camera is good quality for the price. It can be removed from the little stand and hooked right onto the front of a laptop screen. Installation is very easy, just follow the directions (pop in the CD before you hook up the cam).The only thing I'm bothered by is the lighting adjustment. If you're under bright fluorescent you should be fine, but it creates funny shadows and odd colors in dimmer light. It's certainly not something that would make me stop using it however.
This is the most versatile DVD PLAYER on the market1.Pros: All the function is avaliable in such a small machine, TV/FM/Radio , ALL Color System supported. DVD/MP3/VCD/SVCD support all region TV system. With Lowest price.It has all accessories, even external large capacity re-chargable battery. VERY reliable , I used for 7 months up to now, works great. While my Toshiba one died.2. Cons: NONE.
I must say that dis kenwood car cdplayer sounds good hooked up to 1100 wat crunch amp also with 2mtx subs sounds great.
What a great combination. The speaker that's built in is good enough quality that you really don't need extra speakers unless you want the full stero effect. Getting your Mac in tandem with a monitor is the wise choice, since the AppleCare Protection Plan will extend your monitor's warranty to 3 years ONLY if you buy it at the same time you buy your CPU.The Apple Cinema Displays are AWESOME. Crisp image, low on desktop footprint. The G4 processor along with Quartz engine in the OS drive digital video without skips, blurs or artifacts. Just pop in "A Bug's Life" for a good example of how awesome of a combo this is. The flat glass means no glare or distortion when working on or viewing artwork.The 6x SuperDrive can't be beat. Making your own professional-looking DVDs with the included iMovie and iDVD is a cakewalk. A great looking machine that also performs. This is the world of computing that you love, not that you feel tied to.
I've dropped the hand unit many times over, and it still works. The battery lasts forever. Even when my laptop warns me that the battery is getting low, it will still last for a few weeks, so there's plenty of time to find another AA battery. I've begun rotating rechargeable batteries through it to save a few bucks. Even batteries that won't hold a good charge will last longer than a month.The USB plugs eventually wear and when you try to pull the plug out, the cover comes off in your hand and you're left with a printed circuit board sticking out of the side of the computer. Nothing a little carefully placed super glue won't fix, though.The plug itself is very tough. I had my netbook sitting on a night stand with this USB plug sticking out of the side. I got up in the middle of the night and inadvertently knocked the shelf off the wall. It hit the night stand so hard that it knocked the top of it loose. It broke the LCD on the netbook and bent the USB plug so that the case faced upward at a 30 degree angle.The mouse never missed a beat. Still works to this day.If you shop around (eBay) you can find these all day long for around $12 or so. Well worth the money even at full price, though.
Excellent case, perfect for Toshiba HD, actually I have 5 of these cases, durable and protective, look very neat and light. Different colors of the case make it very attractive and good to distinguish between them, especially if you have more than 4 HD like me.
I had an Nvidia GeForce 5200 AGP video card running Windows Vista Home Premium x64, but the WEI (Windows Experience Index) was only 2.1. Two days ago I bought this MSI Nvidia GeForce 7300LE PCI-e 256Mb; WEI now is 3.8 in Graphics and 3.2 in Games Graphics.It is only an entry level graphic card, like all the GeForece 73xx family.
The speaker performed poorly at a distance of greater than 50 feet from the receiver. The single speaker is weak and needs to have two speakers to provide adequate sound within the 0-50 ft range. Within the 0-50 ft range the sound was okay and for the price it is a "good deal"
I exclusively use a portable CD player at the gym. So when my Memorex CD player recently stopped reading CDs (I has never happy with it), I had to go shopping for a new one. First I tried the Panasonic SL-SV550.($60) But the maximum volume was very low, so I took it back. Then I bought a Sony D-NF610. ($90) Great player, but it has a single Stop/Start/RW/FF button the size of a quarter! That was a big problem while running on the treadmill - it made it impossible to control properly! So finally I bought this Phillips CD player.($40) GREAT sound, Good controls, GOOD volume, and GOOD skip protection. And a nice unexpected surprise - The headphones that come with the player are VERY GOOD! (MUCH better than the ones that Panasonic or Sony include.)Most CD players come with low quality headphones, forcing the buyer to spend even more money on decent headphones. My final verdict: For less money than most other players, this Phillips CD player has turned out to be exactly that I was looking for - A great CD player to use at the Gym. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars - I haven't owned it long enough yet to speak on its durability.
Initially, this worked okay, but after a few weeks, i was swimming and all of a sudden my mp3 player stopped playing. When I looked at the case, water had seeped inside, ruining my mp3.
I just tried to put the 2009 City Navigator North America NT map into this GPSr. It will not show water features after the update. Garmin has told me that this is a problem with this unit. They are reimbursing me the price of the map update because I can't use it for finding streams, lakes, and rivers. If all you want to do is put in an address and go, that's fine. It's been a great GPSr for me and has taken me places I didn't even know exist. Just remember that you may not be able to see the water features on the map, depending on your location. And you may not be able to pinpoint your favorite fishing hole because it won't show up - all all. I'm putting the old 2008 map back in so I can use it for finding water features.For the price of this unit, you can get a new one and not go through the headache of using outdated maps for the rest of the time you use it.
This CB, the 18-2983 magnet base antenna, and a helmet headset I purchased from Sound Radio Products are by far the most economical way of putting a CB on a motorcycle ($160). The Midland CB is small and already comes with the lighter plug adapter and external antenna connector. The Midland base antenna is just enough for better reception. If your riding in a group its perfect. I have a 1998 Electra Glide. I will mount the CB to the inside of the fairing. The CB is light enough and small enough not to be in the way. The antenna cable can be hidden along the frame and under the gas tank to the rear fender. The magenetic base is a tad large, smaller would be better. But fabricate a flat metal surface for it to mount to is easily done. The antenna cable is long enough, with a little excess to bundle up under the seat. Nothing has to be permanent with this set up. Put it on when you want, take it off when you want. The only thing I have not figured out is waterproofing the CB. You will need a helmet headset, the volume level is far too low to hear over an engine, air, and outside noises.
I have a pair of the 60's under my covered back porch. I have them hooked up to my PC by way of my receiver as I like to listen to internet radio. With any outdoor speakers I think you should have an equalizer which my sound card has, as listening outdoors is much different than indoors. Given my setup, I am very satisfied with the performance of these speakers - they fill the dynamic range very well at high and low levels(they are mounted near the ceiling) and fill my large backyard with sound. For the price I think it would be difficult to beat these speakers.
After playing around with new photos on this frame for a good hour, I discovered the perfect settings.1) Crop photo to 840px wide by 468px high.2) Resize photo to 720px wide by 468px high. It will look slightly distorted, however the frame's display corrects for this.3) Make sure to set the frame's display mode to 16:9 and to change the photo display to "original" in the setup menu.4) Hold down the "right arrow" button of the remote and change the brightness, color and contrast. A -12 seemed to work well for contrast.If you're using a Mac, you will want to connect your USB drive or media card to a PC, navigate to Start > Control Panel > Folder Options. Click on the View tab and check "Show Hidden Files and Folders". Now open up the drive with the photos on it and delete the files and folders that begin with "."Following these steps should give you perfect looking photos that fill up the frame's entire screen.PROS- Decent quality for the price.- Nice build quality, extra (black) bezel is nice to have.- Photos can look nice though it takes a lot of adjustment to get them to display the way they should.CONS- Transitions for slideshow are lame. There isn't a simple fade. I would recommend sticking with "none" when it comes to the transition.- Not very compatible with Mac.- Frustrating controls and menu options. Very confusing and non-intuitive.
I use the Kodak DC-215 exclusively for eBay Auction listings.. I have received MANY emails asking what Camera I use and complimenting me on the clarity and color of my photos... I have never used the Camera for any other purpose but for digital images loaded into my computer, it is OUTSTANDING... I plan to purchase another Kodak DC-215 as a 'Back-up'. (Just in case)..
I rate this product good but not exellent. it works good as vonage phone adaptor, but it wireless signal strengh not much powerfull,had they gave more wireless power this product , this would have become the best vonage adaptor. set up is easy , call quality is good.
I have used the 135mm f/1.8 Sonnar on the A900 for over a year now - portraits, general purpose pictures and also landscapes. I am just stunned - stunned ! - at what this lens+camera combo is capable of delivering, even when blown up at 100% and beyond. This lens is just sheer magic. I have shot extensively in the past with the Canon 135mm f/2L USM (one of Canon's sharpest lenses) and was impressed with how it performed on the 1DS, the 1DSMKII and the 5D (Version 1) but in comparison to this Zeiss, the Canon is just a shabby wannabe !Having said all of that, be aware that the f/1.8 (that lets in nearly 25% more light than an f/2 version) that comes with this lens, also makes it a large and heavy beast. This lens is significantly larger/heavier than an f/2 alternative but if you can work around that, there is nothing that is optically better in the marketplace.
In the product description it says "3.5mm stereo headphone jack." That is not true. There is an output jack but no headphone jack. If you plug your headphones in you will hear music from them but the music will also be coming out the speakers as well.
I got this to boost the signal from the cable company in my home. I have a bunch of TV's and not all got a good picture and all the channels didn't come in. While it did help some channels some didn't really get better. So, i put another way down the line. It helped a little more. A few months later the cable company came to my home and asked to check my signal. They said there was some signal problems and traced it to my line. They can in and took the boosters out and replaced a cable splitter (probably the root of the problem) hooked up to their computer and everything comes in great on all the TV's. So, I am not using them now. The cable company didn't charge anything either. Wow. So I don't know if the booster did it's job or not. I heard that they don't boost the full spectrum of the cable bandwidth but act like a bell curve on their boost. I don't know if that's true or not but I'm loving my cable company right now. Until they raise the cable prices again...
This laptop is a good unit but some of the programs I have wont work with Vista. When contacting ACER in Western Australia they said they said they had NO drivers for WinXP for this machine and would only support Vista. Well isn't that amazing when the exact same machine on the Amazon website comes WITH WinXP with the option of an upgrade (thats debateable) to Vista. I find it amazing how bad customer service is at ACER and wont be buying another ACER product in a hurry!
I've been using Photoshop/PS CS for several years and this was the first artist tablet I have used. It's bigger than I had imagined, so you need to dedicate a lot of room for it.It can feel extremely awkward using it initially, it feels too alien to naturally draw with; I think that's especially true for this one because of how large the tablet is.But once you play around with the wacom tablet preferences--and you will want to keep adjusting them as you go along--you will notice a huge difference and it does feel like second nature after a while.One of the things I first did to get used to the "feel" of it was to adjust the active screen area (so that the whole tablet is only working on one section of your screen), for some reason that helped speed along the level of comfort remote-drawing. This is also helpful for tracing or speed sketching when you dont want to worry about going off your photoshop canvas.Another thing that is very helpful is the customizable buttons. I have the right panel left to default settings and have customized the left panel with CTRL+ALT+Z, Copy & Paste, and CTRL+T functions.The sensitivity/pressure preferences need to be experimented with for quite a while until you can feel the difference with the slightest changes in setting combinations. But they are VERY powerful especially when you team them up with the detailed customizations you can do in photoshop's own pen pressure related brush settings.This may be a little too intimidating for beginner artists, but if you are already comfortable with your traditional mediums, and know your way around photoshop/paint/gimp etc, then this will allow you so much more creativity. It looks as professional as it works, and the pen feels and weighs like a real one.
The memory arrived right on time, (Like there's ever been a problem with Amazon in that area for me) It was in perfect condition. It installed without any problems, and has been running in the PC for a while now. Its made all the difference in the world for the surfing that we do around here. It used to be painfully slow to use this machine, even though it has plenty of processing power it only had 256mb of RAM... ouch!.. We added 2gb and were off to the races. The kids love to use their Digital Creator drawing tablet now, it used to hang the machine and just churn away at the disk using virtual memory, now its all in done in real memory. Thankfully it is much much faster too. Awesome Product, at the right price, no need to buy a new machine, just helps to utilize this one to its full potential. Thanks Amazon for having such an awesome selection and great prices!
I bought this camera with the idea that I could use it for online sales. It worked fine for Items 5 feet away but any length short of that was blurry. The webcam feature workedwell and portraits work well also. No flash made nightime pictures difficult at best.The price I paid was fantasticbecause had I paid msrp, I would have been dissapointed.
I've researched this product, seen reviews, and I see that this is a nice MP3 player. But think people, why spend $240 on this when theres a 5.5 Generation 30 GB iPod video waiting around for $250? I know that the video one is a hard drive based MP3 player, and it's a bit wider, but what's the difference?
I looked everywhere for a nice, conservative-looking bookshelf stereo for my office. In addition to appearance, I wanted to be able to play both cassettes and CDs as well as radio. Of course, I wanted good sound. I was willing to pay up to $200. This unit delivered everything for considerably less. Everything else I found that was close either looked like the front end of an Edsel or would only play CDs. This unit looks great, sounds great, plays even my old cassettes, and the price was a very pleasant surprise.
I have had the product for more than a year, The distance that you can start your car remotely is very limited and its no where close to what is claimed in the manual, my brother exchanged it with Cobra system which works close to one mile away if i were you i would spend the extra money and get the cobra.Hope this helps.
My Canon Pixma printer was a brand new one of an older model (it replaced an 8-year old original!) and the Amazon shop owner was new to this line of work. He shipped the computer to me quickly, it was in perfect shape and I expect to use it for YEARS to come. I was so pleased with the service he provided that I contacted him to see what other things he had in his "shop" for sale...
It is a 100 times better than not having one, still will fade in and out sometimes but overall it is excellent.
It really is a bit much for a cable. It does what it says and gives you flexibility on the road...but if you can find a cheaper alternative...do that.For [the $...] you could probably build your own and still go to a movie and have the big popcorn.
Extreme isolation implies one thing while actually providing less than extreme isolation. I have some 15 cheapo headphones that provide more isolation than these. I work in a noisy environment and the cheap ones work better for isolation. Everything else about them seems ok. The music sounds pretty good through them.
THis item was lost in transit and had to be re-ordered. The re-order arrived in the appropriate amount of time as indicated on the 2nd order.
I do my backups to an external hard disk, and found an eSATA model for the same price as the USB models. I installed the Vantec card - it takes about a minute if you have a spare slot - and installed the drivers, which will require a reboot. Total time, less than 5 minutes, and after I plugged in the HD, it was instantly recognized and worked flawlessly. I tried backups to this drive using both eSATA and USB, and the eSATA times were less than half the USB times. The Vantec also has an internal eSATA connector, but I don't need that and haven't tested it, but wouldn't anticipate any problems. Easy, cheap, fast, what's not to like? Highly recommended.
I bought these for gaming a few years ago and they worked well now I just listen to music mostly.
I love it.it's genuine product not like other productsince I play and talk I can charge it and play at the same time
Let me start by saying that if you're still using a pair of cheap earbuds to listen to your music, you should seriously consider upgrading to the Koss PortaPro Headphones. For the price they are an incredible value. The sound quality is very good. Details that I had to strain my ears to hear in other headphones are nice and clear. I can even hear some subtleties that I wasn't able to notice before. These headphones are capable of producing great 3D sound and very impressive bass especially considering their size. You'll immediately notice how much information gets lost when you listen to music with the earbuds that they include with your MP3 player.They're very lightweight yet durable, so I feel comfortable folding them up to take on the road in the carry case. The PortaPros feel good, but for me they sound best when I raise them a bit which makes their presence more noticeable after extended use. I've heard it's possible to get long hair caught in the band when adjusting the headphones (I wouldn't know since my hair is very short). However, I let my mom and sister try them out and neither experienced this problem. Even though the comfort will differ from person to person, I don't think most people will have any problems wearing them. Also, while the design hasn't changed since the 80s, you won't look silly wearing them. It's a retro look but an appealing one that isn't embarrassing.If the great sound isn't enough to convince you, the lifetime warranty should be. If the headphones break or wear out during normal use, Koss will either repair them or send you a new pair for just the price of shipping. I haven't tested many headphones that compete in this price/quality range, but to me the warranty alone gives these a nice advantage. Bottom line: You won't regret buying these headphones.
I purchased this about a month or two ago and I didn't install it right away, big mistake...I was blown away by the quality of the HD picture, amazing picture on my 30" dell monitor. mine came with remote which works amazingly well, I wish I could turn off my computer with it so I didn't have to get out of bed. I love mine and you will too, don't hesitate buy it and you won't regret it. One last thing, at first my HDTV signal was freezing up and sound was breaky...but I figured it was the card's fault, but I was wrong, I had to restore my computer due to a virus and when I re- installed the card and drivers with a fresh windows XP install, my HD signal was flawless, I highly recommend this small wonder.
Great computer for the Price........much better then the Dell laptop I have and costs about the same......Sony....the one and only!!!
I've owned these headphones for now over 4 years, and I am still amazed at the clarity and the absolutely beautiful sounds they produce. I currently have the headphones hooked up to my Soundblaster Audigy card, set to Surround Sound, and it just sounds absolutely fantastic. Music, games, movies... what have you. These things are durable as hell, as well. I've recently went to Sennheiser's website and purchased replacement ear muffs (hair gel has turned them rock solid), a new head band, and a new cord (which i've crushed over and over again, and yet, still seems to work like new). If for any reason you need to take the headphones apart, they're incrediably easy to disassemble/reassemble. This allows for easy cleaning and part replacement.Overall, i've never been more satisfied with any purchase I have ever made. This has been by far the best investment to date, as they STILL provide high quality sound. I've slammed these things around, dropped them time and time again, nearly crushed them, and now after four years strong, I will unconditionally go Sennheiser again when the time comes again (if it does!).
I've had other Palm Pilots before (higher end models) but when my now-outdated high-end model finally gave out after 3.5 years, I got this lower-end model as I was no longer working. It is terrible! No rechargable battery (very stupid to omit this feature), not the same cradle as other Palm Pilots (so if you are a family with multiple palm users, you will need multiple cradles), and horrible low battery/battery failure contingencies. I've lost all the data in my handheld three times, never having received a low battery warning. I certainly wish I'd never gotten this model, and would never recommend it to anyone, regardless of their needs.
This product is so great that I bought this for my son after owning mine for a year. I took mine Back East and was able to get around on a vacatiion with no problem. It's the absolute best: Light weight, portable, easy to figure out. Love it!!!
For all that some Bujold fans swear by her prose and dialogue, I found it spotty in places, enjoyable in others. The style is very much the same as her SF novels, which is fine except that occasionally it is jarring in a fantasy setting. Perhaps the exeptional praise I saw here elevated my expectations to the point where it was going to be hard not to be disappointed. There a seceral really enjoyable scenes and some really witty exchanges, but I a;so found some parts tedious and a little on the amateurish side. In my opinion, Bujold is a much better writer of futuristic fiction that of medieval style fantasy. I await her return to the Vorkosigan saga.
This Viking Ram works great as did all the other Ram. Never a problem.
This is my third one of the Sennsheiser 120 Wireless Headphones. I also have another in another part of the house. I am so very satisfied with the these items that I replaced the one that went out that I bought this one. I can listen to the TV without disturbing everyone in the house with my need for loud volume.
You can't buy this, but if you could, you'd be pleased. It works quite well.
The camera takes reasonably good pictures when it works, however the basic design and construction make it unreliable. Olympus markets the Stylus as a tough camera suitable for outdoors however the operating design is poor. Notably the battery compartment is where your thumb holds the camera, frequently opening the battery door and interrupting operation of the camera. The power ON/OFF switch is under the sliding cover. It is very sensitive and failed within 9 month. Olympus did a poor job with this design.
I LOVE this TV! Has a great look, the picture is crystal clear, and the features are easy to use. One of the best purchases I ever made.
What can I say, but I love these speakers! The sound range and quality are fantastic, and delivered in half the space. Hang the speakers on the wall, monitor, or have them freestanding they are pencil thin, and stylish. For the price I don't think anything else can even compare.
I have had these headphones for more than a year, and I really like the look of them. I like the fact that you can pump up the bass or turn it down, and it still sounds good. Downside-the cord is permanently connected, I have to wiggle it around to hear the sound sometimes, and once it breaks for good there's no replacing the cord. Also, they could be more comfortable. They are made of plastic, and fold in the middle.
Being a electronics layman I had spent some time reading the reviews on this DVD 201. I originally purchased the DVD 101 but didn't realize until after I had ordered it that the 201 has a much better CCD (provides for a clearer picture). I returned the 101 and purchased the 201. If you're thinking about purchasing the 201 vs the 101 for only $100 more the 201 makes a better buy just for the optical clarity. The 201 has a 1/5th CCD vs the 101's 1/6th CCD. (Bigger does mean better here.) Other than that they seem to be identical cameras. I have had no problems taking pictures or recording video to the camera. It is almost as easy as my old Hi-8 camcorder. The only difference in recording between the Hi-8 and the DVD is that you have to finalize the disk when you are done. The DVD-R's/RW's are also a bit more expensive but make for much better storage (size wise) and they won't ever demagnitize on you over time.
I hope you don't like the paint in the room you intend to use this system... because it will peal it off the walls! I bought this system primarily for gaming and it didn't disappoint. I was able to clearly hear people walking behind me! Having precision surround such as this system provides really gives a player an edge.For movies it is great. The fact that it doesn't have an HDMI input is no deterrent whatsoever since you can just plug the cable from the HDMI device straight into your TV and still have the audio run through the system. The THX demo disc was fun to play for guests.The only thing I wish this system included is one of those self-adjusting microphones that allows the system to automatically adjust the intensity levels of the speakers from different locations in your room.Overall this system is great if you want an outstanding sound experience without shelling out thousands of dollars. Even then I would argue that this system would perform just as well with some cable upgrades.I do intend to replace all of the speaker wires with high-grade, banana clip wires. Even without them though, great stuff here.When it was shipped one of the woofers was blown in the left-front speaker. I called Onkyo and they directed me to a service center that had it fixed, free of charge, in less than two days!
Used for a trip on an ipad. connected apple earbud to one side and sony headphones to another. one thing to note though and its no fault of this item. different headsets are louder or quiter than another brand. ideal would be to have one headset with a volume control so you could even out the output.
Easily fit onto my canon optura with the included step up ring. Works great, good for filming skating, great value
This is a great mouse however sometimes it disconnects from my computer. It may not be the mouse's fault. Using Windows XP on an HP dv2000. It may disconnect once every 5 times i use it and can be hard to get it working again after turning on and off and hitting the reset button.Software asks to search for updates every month+ or so. I don't have to interact with it much.Overall, good product, good buttons and scroll wheel, good size. Wish connection was a little better, but again, maybe it's not the mouse.
I wore my brand new PC151 headset almost eight hours the first day I got them. I thought they might hurt my ears a lot because I wear glasses, but they didn't. I felt a little pressure after eight hours, but that's all; no outright pain like I have felt with other headsets. Admittedly, I have a smaller head than most men, but like I said, other headsets have caused me pain and this set did not.I'm no audiophile, but for me, the sound is very good. I thought the bass might suffer, but it doesn't. Also, the fact that it's not "open" (like the PC161), the sound doesn't bother my co-workers in the cube farm when I crank the volume.A good purchase in my opinion.
I have a three-year-old Canon Rebel XT, which does not have the automatic sensor cleaning function like in later models. Despite my repeated attempts to clean the sensor with an air blower, more and more noticeable dust spots are appearing on images with uniform background. Finally, I decided to try a sensor cleaning kit.This item (American Recorder DSCK-117 Digital Sensor Cleaning Kit) comes with a bottle of 'Ultra-Pure Optical Cleaning Fluid' and three sensor swabs. I applied the fluid onto the swab, and wiped the sensors in the long direction a few times. That did the job and my camera's sensor appears to be completely spot-free now (See my Customer Image for the 'before' and 'after').I used to be intimidated by the idea of cleaning the camera's sensor myself. But the procedure turns out to be surprisingly easy and effective (It finally dawned upon me that I'm actually cleaning the GLASS that covers the sensor, not the sensor itself). Instead of tolerating dust spots on my photos, I should have bought this kit years ago!Some reasons why I didn't give this cleaning kit a 5-star rating:- For its high price, I expect to get more than three swabs. I will probably make more myself, using lens paper wrapped around an old swab.- There were no diagrams showing how to clean the sensor using the cleaning fluid and swab, just some simple instructions printed on the bottle. Luckily, I used my common sense and the outcome was great.One final note: if you ever need to travel by air, make sure NOT to bring this kit with you. This is because the cleaning fluid is highly flammable and so it is prohibited on planes. Don't forget to bring your old-fashioned rubber ball blower instead.
Great Product!! It came as described and I gave it 5 stars because it works. I would recommend it to others needing it.
This printer is so easy to use. We had the printer set up within 10 minutes and printed photos using the few pieces of photo paper included with the printer. We're so excited we need to order more photo paper so we can print more family photos! The printer easily accepts the memory card from our HP camera. This is so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this handheld CB radio for my husband because of its portability and the reputation of the Cobra name. He is not a big CB user and just wanted a radio that he could use in both of our vehicles.This radio works exactly as advertised and he is very pleased with it.
I bought this gadget to record school talks. I'd bet Pogois full of good sound engineers, but not-so-good softwareones.Pros:- good voice recording quality, even in bad environments- relatively nice user interface, once you learn it.- resistant (I don't use it that much, though)Cons:- it's Windows only. I don't really understand Pogo's decisionto make their own driver. The only interaction the gadgetneeds from a computer is uploading/downloading files. Theevident solution is to make the device an USB drive. Instead,the RipFlash obligues you to install (faulty) software,while precluding its usage from Macs or open-sourced OS.- software is faulty: when installing the driver, you shouldexpect your PC to crash. Reboot and things typically willwork, curiously.- AAA batteries is the wrong solution. I'd love to be able torecharge this gadget from an USB plug.- when running out of batteries, it should alarm you. Losingpart of an important talk because you didn't realize thebatteries have just died is a terrible experience.
This is probably the best time to buy this camcorder for an unbelievable price of 399.00, its well worth it! Video quality is great and photos at 1600*1200 res. aint bad for a camcorder!! If you are planning the get it, think about buying another battery (gets drained fast) and a SD card (the 8mb card provided wont do).
pictures look real this printer is excellant
Pros:-Mouse shape is great-Keyboard shape is greatCons:-I've purchased 2 sets of these, and they started working fine, but eventually they started lagging or disconnecting. It became impossible to type because it wouldn't capture my keystrokes. It was a real shame.-Mouse thumb buttons don't seem to be in a good position, so I don't use them-Range isn't very far (it would be useful to use the keyboard from across the room when I want to control videos that I watch from the couch)I'm returning these to Microsoft as defective.
I am using them to go from a PS3 to a 32" flat-screen across the room. The connectors fit good. I was a little nervous about the quality with the price, but they work great.
Horrible quality, these headphones are falling apart after 3 months use. The cable is splitting above the Y-connector. DO NOT BUY!!!!! I have been on the phone with Monster for over 40 minutes!!!!!!! (and counting)....
The ink isn't terrible but it doesn't last too long. Before the indicator shows that it is empty, it stops printing. My Z31 is less than six months old and it's already giving me problems with the ink. I have to keep buying the ink or get a new printer, but I'm sure the same problems will arise in other printers. The ink isn't worth the money at all though.
What is right with Islam, is what is right with Religion, it is what is right with America, and it is what is right with this book. A book which should serve as a prerequisite to anything you ever read about Islam from this day forward.For Muslims, this book will trigger a collective sigh of relief for unleashing the traditionally muffled moderate voice. Christians, Jews, and people of every religious and secular persuasion will sigh in relief at its rather straightforward message of hope and invitation to peace. Aspiring fundamentalists in every camp, who are too ill equipped to reach an end to their fanatical rationalizations and justifications, should sigh, that this book will put an end to extremist interpretations on their behalf. You cannot read this book and still retain any delusions about the middle east or modern west. It is a wake up call to both the cultured mind and the over zealous heart.No matter how you set out to read this book, whether as an academician, or as a politician, or even a devout Muslim, you will surely conclude its reading as a humanitarian devoid of any academic, political, or religious aspirations. You will, against your own will, abort any preconceived notions you bring to its reading.I suspect It will attract a wide audience, given its appeals to both our prudent sensibilities, while simultaneously advocating for a psychology of love without categorically yielding the final say, to either perspective. It is less an endorsement of a religion, then it is a plea to recognize and celebrate the commonalties which have united all religions in the past and can unite us once again. The frustrating irony which begs advertisement and public notice, is that Islam and western democracy are ideologically compatible.Imam Abdul-Rauf reminds us that no one is immune to the compelling pressures which mobilize people to commit atrocities in the name of God. Pressures which are mediated less by religion and more by economic and sociological developments. In an effort to explain the motivations behind the prevailing trends towards fundamentalism In the Muslim world, Imam Abdul- Rauf, answers, with great clarity, those questions that many have been tempted to explain away as the fanatical rage of the disesteemed. Explanations which lend themselves to blanket generalizations about Muslims here and abroad. Generalization which have done nothing to facilitate our campaign towards attaining security and peace.His is not a mission to justify, but rather to rectify the current circumstances which have plagued our nation. And he does so by arming the reader with a crash course education that is a culmination of both his scholarship and invaluable first hand experience. It is not based on rhetoric and flimsy assumptions, but on the forgotten precedence for pluralism and peace that was established by forefathers, prophets and messengers.The scenario he paints demands representation as the most viable alternative to the "get them for they get us" mentality. Iman Abdul- Rauf, does not rely on conventional means of persuasion to demonstrate the conciliatory nature of Islam and democracy. He substantiates his claims with concrete examples, and more importantly, with suggestions for developing various mechanisms of implementation.If it was not so heavily peppered with superb analogies and historical insights, this book would read like a peace manifesto for moderates in every faith tradition. It is not only a voice of reason and moderation, but of authority and much needed objectivity. It is the voice of an American who loves his country, and of a Muslim who loves his faith, and of an advocate of a brand of democratic capitalism which caters to the best parts of both these identities.
I tend to like to make my own cables, but that also had lead to a monochrome network in my case. I just don't need 1000' of Red, yellow and blue. After installing a new switch I needed some gigabit cables, and got these. They have been perfect so far.
This bag is built well and appears to be really durable but the one major thing I don't like about it is the fact that it doesn't have a zipper around the top of the bag. It does have zippers around the top quick opening flap but not the buckled part of the bag so I use a 13 gal trash bag placed between the top of the inside of the bag to act as a buffer for the outside environment. Other than that nice bag...
This 5.1 speaker system sounds soooooo good that we added 2 TSS 1100 matching satellite speakers for a 7.1 speaker system. If you thought 5.1 was great then you should try 7.1 it will blow your socks off. I am pushing the system with a Yamaha 7.1 surround sound receiver (100w/ch RMS x 7ch). No cons at all.
Nothing too exciting about this product, but it performs well and was easy to assemble. I like the idea of having a caddy on wheels so I can pull the desktop out away from the wall or easily move it to clean underneath. It's a good product.
for it being a mosfet amp it slams around subs good but i got it for my highs and it sound real nice.
This product is a piece of garbage. Broke after minimum use after a couple of years. All of my other cd players are still going. expected more from this manufacturer. won't by another harmon kardon anything.
This charger does an excellent job of fully charging the battery for my Coolpix digital camera. Does it in record time, too.
I would really recommend this product to everybody. It has a good perfomance and besides that it has nvidia chipset and fopr the price it really worth. So it you can buy it, i can sure you won't be dissapointed.
I picked one of these up cheap on Ebay. I live in North County San Diego and the only station I can pick up really well on both UHF and VHF is Telemundo--which comes in *great*. Too bad english is my only language.Anyway, I don't know if this is a fault of the TV or the technology--but I can't imagine traveling with this if I can only pick up 1 station so near a major metropolitan area. Can't imagine what might happen in the middle of nowhere.
First I do not have the 995 but the older 985 changer. It is basically the same changer without HDMI. I have had mine for several years and must say my family and I love it. I do not use the software at all but rather entered the names of the movies in an excel spreadsheet that shows the name and the slot number. We use this for all of the kids movies so they do not need to "handle" them at all. Lost too many movies years ago when they would try to load them! Anyway, I can print out all 400 names on the front and back of one page. I laminate the sheet and set it on top of the player. When my 6 year old daughter wants to watch something she just grabs the page, finds the movie and slot number she wants and goes to the player, turns the dial and pushes the dial in. I dont see how it can be any easier.I have never once asked it to load the dvd's nor used a keyboard on the player. The best part is I have not had any damaged DVD's in years. You can lock the front cover so the kids can not even access it.Just my .02
I got two of these and they are amazing, and not to mention inexpensive. They hold alot of DVDs and they are easy to read. You can also fit the box sets (of which I got a few) so it comes in handy unlike the wired towers that only allow standard DVD cases. And if your a collector this is an upside.Of course, if your a fanatic collector, there are better ranks/shelves to buy than this, but if your a casual collector or you just have a couple of DVDs lying around this rack will work wonders.
I got this to add functionality to my Dish satellite receiver. The receiver has only 2 outputs--a composite output and a coaxial output. The coaxial one output non-stereo sound quality so I hated using it to hook up to my new Aquos huge flat screen tv. I needed the composite to output to my DVD recorder (Toshiba; upconverts the picture to near HD pretty well). And I am far too lazy to swap the cable out between TV and DVD recorder all the time. Oh, and I'm also unwilling to turn on my DVD recorder every time I watch TV just so I can have stereo sound. So apparently it is true I can solve all my consumer problems via Amazon as I found this product which splits my one composite output to my 2 devices (it can output to 4 different devices but I'm not up to that yet).
These are absolutely amazing headphones for the money. I listen to all types of music from classical opera to the old blues masters. Others have already commented on the accuracy of their bass reproduction, and throughout the audio range. I will agree and also comment on the transparency and clarity of their sound. The last thing that impressed me this much was a pair of the old AR-3ax speakers of the sixties when I first listened to them. The accuracy of their sound reproduction and clarity is amazing, and is most likely due to their use of titanium coating on the diaphrams...but whatever,it works. These are one of the great buys in the Audio World right now for the money. Just ask any manager of a Radio Shack store (which carries these)...most of them have at least two pairs of these for their personal use at home. One of them was who convinced me to try a pair....Thanx!!
Good for use in gaming systems to use your 3.5mm headphones with a gaming system, but not much else. For some odd reason when I use ear buds (so far Apple earbuds, JVC HA-FX1X, and some cheap Coby ones) they get very HOT. Not the card itself, but rather the actual bud. Also the sound is muffled and the red LED might be annoying to some people. Sound quality is good for voice, but not much else.Pros:-Cheap-Works with a PS3Cons:-Bad sound quality-May cause ear drum burns
I think $19.95 for this item was a reasonable price. But why $10 to ship? Please tell me why spending $0.41 USPS wouldn't have gotten it to me just as well?
It works well to protect my ipod and it is light weight. It feels a bit rubbery so that the ipod does not slip in my hands.
I bought it thinking a Marine stereo takes a pounding but I was wrong. I had it installed in a overhead compartment in my Jeep CJ5 and there is absolutely no way you can listen to a CD. It skips way too much, I took it out and now it's collecting dust. I bought a Pioneer CD player with a USB port on the front and I plug in my jump drive and there is no skipping even while in the dirt. The CD player on the Pioneer works 10 fold better too. I'm staying away from their products.
The modem works very well for me. It autoconfigured without a hitch and I was up and running at noticeably faster speeds than with my old Actiontec in a matter of minutes. The trouble is, that in those couple of minutes, the thing had already heated up to a surface temperature of around 110 degrees F! That's warm enough that you could get a reasonable first-degree burn if you left your hand on there for a while. I contacted Zoom to see if this was normal and they were very cordial, but did confirm that this particular model (the X5) runs very hot.In general, the hotter a piece of electronics runs, the less reliable it will be and the shorter its life span will be. Given this, I decided to return the modem and order a Zoom 5615 to replace it. Their rep assured me it would run cooler, but I'll leave a review on that page, too, when it arrives to see if that verdict is true. (Basically, they're the same modem, but the 5615 doesn't have a built-in 4-port switch, which I don't need anyway since I'm hooking it up to a separate wireless router.)Update: The 5615 takes longer to heat up, but still runs at a worrisome temperature. It was also significantly harder to set up. If you're willing to take the risk on the heat, the 5660 modelX3 Dsl 2/2+ Modem/router/gatewwould probably be the best bang for the buck. I wish I'd seen it before I ordered the 5615.
To go along with my HDTV, I decided that I needed to upgrade my DVD player. While my Insignia DVD Recorder/VCR didn't look awful, it certainly didn't look good. And while the quality of HD-DVD and Blu-Ray are definitely impressive, the on-going format war combined with the cost made those players inviable options.Enter the market of upconverting DVD players. These players, which take your standard 480i DVDs and scale them to high-definition resolutions are as common as regular DVD players these days. Places like Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Circuit City, are full of them. I've actually owned two of them.I started with the highly-touted Sony DVP-NS75H which is truly a great machine. It has a great design and a super picture quality. Sadly, it only upconverted to 720p or 1080i, not 1080p as my set is capable of. While I'd like to think that I'm not a total videophile, I noticed some of the ghosting and artifacts that interlaced video can expose when put on a big screen. Despite the claim of my HD monitor to do de-interlacing, I was finding that it didn't do an especially good job.Enter the Philips DVP5982. Based on Philips well-received 5960 the 5982 adds support for 1080p output as well as improved USB compatibility. I returned the Sony, picked this one up, and set it up. Here are some of my observations:The basics:The DVP5982 is a basic upconverting player that you can get for around $70. It includes an HDMI output for upconverting along with coaxial digital audio outputs, plus the standard analog outputs (component, s-video, composite, and stereo audio). There is no upconverting over the component outputs however. It supports DivX file playback (as long as they're standard resolution and not too large) over USB from a FAT32 formatted device. The menu system on the 5982 is a bit archaic and hard to read, but it's manageable.What I Like:- True 1080p output. I was suspect of whether the 1080p output would make any visible difference over the 1080i of the Sony. I was wrong, the 1080p output made a huge difference in certain troublesome scenes from movies. I had noticed with the Sony that whenever there was a light or white background (such as a white wall or the sky) and there was motion in front of it, there were artifacts left all over the screen. In the same way, motion scenes would blur and leaving ghostly lines on the screen. Those problems are largely gone with the Philips.- DivX playback. I have a 160GB hard drive attached to the USB and loaded onto their I have various movies that I've captured onto my computer from my cable dvr. Rather than burning all of these onto DVD or having to hook my computer up to the TV to watch them, I can just transfer them onto this hard drive and hook them up to my DVD player and they play. Pretty much every file I've thrown at it has played no problem (but I don't have any DivX HD files). The only exception was some movies that were encoded at incredibly high data rates. Even then, for the occasional really large or really high data rate file you can put it onto a DVD in DivX format and play it from the player.- Image Quality - although its not as good as the Sony with some adjustment to my tv settings the image quality is still very good. There is some minor pinchingWhat I don't like- Audio Output - this machine will either output over the HDMI cable OR the digital coaxial out - but not both at the same time. This really is only a minor problem, but it can make things more complicated than they need to be- The Disc Tray - The tray feels kind of floppy and cheap- The Menu System - Simply put, it's awful. Once you figure out the fonts and how it works, it makes sense, but the visual appearance really leaves something to be desired.- The Image Quality - As I said above, it's not quite on par with the Sony, although the elimination of the ghosting and artifacts make it a worthwhile trade off.The Summary:Well, seldom am I so glad I spent $70 on something. Some minor inconveniences aside, for the price you cannot beat this player if you're looking for 1080p (or want to future-proof you DVD player). I feel very comfortable waiting out the HD-DVD/Blu-Ray battle with this player attached to my HDTV - DVDs look fantastic. The DivX playback, while somewhat limited by what USB devices can be attached, is a really nice added feature. But for me it was the combination of price and 1080p playback that convinced me - and I haven't been disappointed.
its nice, i have a macbook aluminum non pro and it helps out a little bit whenever i leave for work and come back home its nice and cool so thats good andthe metal top helps out a bit aswell to disperse the heat from the aluminum.
This tablet went through a lot of work with me. Used it for 3 years with no issues. At the end, the rubbery part on the stylus started braking, so I decided that it was just time to upgrade to the Intuos 4.The Graphire4 rocks! But if you are serious about designing and sketching or photo retouching, go with the Intuos4. 2048 pressure levels vs 512 on the Graphire4.Still loved it!
The speakers and subwoofers are excellent for the relatively small amount of money they cost. Sound is clear and the sub woofer is pretty powerful. Was told by my upstairs neighbor that it "shakes her house" (live in a condo)when the music is played at a louder level.
I owned the former version of this product until it finally died....and so I ordered these all around for Christmas. I had several people on my gift list that I knew would appreciate them. Boy did they!If you've EVER tried the other brands on the market and been dissatisfied, Please DON'T think this is the same. This Panasonic groomer is phenominal. The only thing that would make it better is that it's a little flimsy on the head. If you're changing to the eyebrow blade-be gentle. But that's the only complaint I have.Buy it...get several. Hand them out to friends and they'll love you forever!
Item is good for indoor shoot but not good for out door shoot as it is light weight.Worth the money.
When I got my shipment in and opened the box, the packaging of the dvd's were not packed the right way. Since I had ordered 2 100 pack cases, I would have thought it would have came in better condition. As soon as I opened the box, the cases were open and discs exposed as if the box may have been thrown around which would have given me the idea that the sender never really gave any thought that this box will be traveling such a distance. I have bought items such as this in the past and not gotten in such array. I will not purchase from this vendor again.
These HDMI cables ordered through Amazon are the best deal going and they work flawlessly. Save your hard-earned money and buy these. Forget The Monster!
I use this card in my Panasonic Lumix TZ-3 and TZ-5 cameras. So far it works great. Considering the quality, speed and storage, I don't think you will find a better card for the money.
This navigation system works great walking outside the city and driving on the open road and cities. It's a great choice for those who travel in North America and Europe, as both maps are built-in. It acquires satellites quickly, and the voice guidance is clear and accurate. It warns you when you're approaching a photo radar speed trap which comes in handy sometimes, if you know what I mean. It's not very useful for walking around densely populated cities - we tried to use it in Paris for example and just couldn't acquire enough satellites because the buildings blocked the view of the sky. This is just a limitation of the commercial GPS technology and not this device of course. My only complaint is the tactile feel of the touch screen, but for the low price, I think this is just a minor annoyance.
fits relatively ok, needed some minor adjustments on the back brackets (file off a small lip so it would fit better). the bottom portion is a pocket, not black bar (like it looks in the pic).
My husband was going to a two-week writer's workshop, and needed a printer to bring along. We bought a Canon i70 bubble jet printer, even though it cost considerably more than most low-end printers. We haven't regretted the purchase for a moment.The printer has two strong marks in its favor:* It weighs only 7 pounds. It's also about the size of a hardback novel, and slid right into his iBook-and-computer backpack. (Other people had to ship a box, complete with styrofoam and packing tape.)* The ink cartridges cost $11 each. (Amazon's likely to cut the dollar amount, so I'll also point out this costs less than two fast-food dinners.)At the relatively low ink price, we assumed that the printer would go through ink faster than I can eat a box of Lindt chocolate truffles. So we made sure to get a second cartridge before he left. To his surprise, a single ink cartridge lasted the entire two weeks -- even though he went through an entire ream of paper. (Not single-spaced with lots of fonts, and no color to speak of, but that's still pretty impressive.)Note, however, that the i70 doesn't hold a lot of sheets at a time. That wasn't a criteria for the traveling printer (and we have a color laser at home, so it doesn't get much use off-the-road), but it might matter to you.To be honest, we haven't done any real color printing on it yet, other than to test that it worked. So I can't speak to that. However, it's certainly fast.Bottom line: if you need a truly portable printer, I don't think you'll do better than this. While plenty of other inkjets are light enough that, yeah, if you had to bring it along you COULD, the Canon i70 is easy enough to grab and stuff in your luggage. You'll take it along without a second thought.
The only reason I didnt give this product 5 stars is that sometimes theres a power surge in my house and the router has to be restarted for it to continue working properly. Other than that I love it and have been suggesting this very kit for family and friends.
Bought this for an old Nokia 6230 since the old MMC card malfunctioned due to some password problem. This one worked great, no issues with the phone or the computer. I use it mostly for music and pictures.
Nice to take a load off the batteries when in the car. Charger works fine. Little loose fit at the GPS plug but hasn't fallen out yet.
I love the concept and the unit itself...I think my issue might be the maps that are pre-loaded. One time it told me to exit the highway when I was actually entering the highway. One time it told me to turn left when the do not turn left sign was quite visable (not to mention the median divider). I've entered the addresses and/or names of several businesses only to be informed that they did not exist. I was planning on phoning Garmin regarding this but have just not had the time....so the jury is still out in my case.
one has to almost be a contortionist to reach the controls for the volume and the radio..They way back on the bottom of the right side.Very inconvenient as one has to pick it up to change stations or knock over anything on the table to get to them. I like every thing else.
User friendly for beginning photographers with all the bells &amp; whistles required for professional use.
I bought this like 4 years ago and never had major problems with it connecting to my rounter. I'm using this on my second computer.
I have to say that Logitech Trackman is diffently better than the Microsoft Trackball Explorer. I always used a mouse til I found the Explorer very eye catching and decided to give it a shot. I feel in love with the ease of use of the explorer. then I decided to start shopping for a new trackball but this time I wanted a cordless trackball that was functional as well as eye catching. The Trackman fit that bill easily. I decided to take the shot. From out of the box I have to say it was worth it. The price is kind of high but it's well worth it. The programing buttons are excellant for you setting them up as you wish. I have purchased 4 others for my laptops, job PC, Touch screen PC and my custom desk top.
The weight change is nice but as you hold the mouse and put pressure on the top, the weight releases up into your hand. The physical size of the mouse is too small, it does not feel comfortable. The cable is very stiff and lies in loops across the desk. After several ejections of the weight, many small pieces of plastic were broken off and were discarded. I expect that to be called a gamer's mouse all these deficiencies need to be corrected. Very annoying - I returned what was left of the mouse and received my money back and all this trouble was in two weeks time, save your money and get a logitech mouse.
I was a little disappointed with the whole sell process. It took a long time to get my stuff because the seller didn't have the original box. That could have been listed on the sale listing. I was sent a battery that doesn't work. The camera works if I have it on my charging base but doesn't work with the batteries I was sent. Now I have to find a local place to get a battery. I was just overall disappointed and wouldn't reccomend this seller to anyone.
I purchased this to power my Yaesu FT-7800 and as a backup to charge other 12v items. Works great! It's a little bit big, but it's quiet and has never overheated.
This is a great messenger bag. I use it almost every day to carry my MacBook Pro 15". I like the design which makes this bag has lot of room with useful pockets inside. One thing I don't like is the shoulder strap pad comes with it. The pad is not very comfortable to use. I just ordered Skooba R730-203 Superbungee Strap which has very good review from others to replace it. No complain other than that. Love the bag!
Im satisfied with this item purchase. Great savings and they do the job. I wil definitely buy some more of these boots.
Let me tell you something. I have only the sub piece to this system, as that is all that came into the dump. This thing sat in the rain for a week before I decided to save it, and it's been belting out my hardcore techno for a while now. It has a ton of sack, and I can attest to the pictures coming off of walls.As for the two other speakers, I cannot say, but if they are anything at all like this sub, then the set is a must have. The bass hits loud and clear, it does not break up, the little rubber feet on the bottom of it even keep it from walking around pretty good.Take it from me, from what I can see, I can tell you that it performs amazingly, even after being waterlogged in the dirt for a week, and I've got a 1/3 of it. Bravo to Altec Lansing, performance with duration.
I own a Brother MFC-3820CN, which I believe is the predecessor to the model presented on this page. I just wanted to alert potential buyers to a problem that I encountered and which many reviewers here may not have had a chance to experience.First of all, I am a very light user and chose the Brother because of the network-able feature and because of the price. I really never used it very much and had problems with the ink from the beginning. Most recently, I replaced the ink because it was showing the empty ink message. Even after replacing the ink cartridges, the error message still shows. The problem is that the machine doesn't work at all with the error message showing. I could not even send a fax even though doing so requires no ink. The machine will not revert to black and white if one cartridge is empty--it just won't work. I really am not going to spend the money (about half the cost of the machine) required to replace the cartridges again. I called the help line and the response I got was that the representative was sorry and could refer me to a service center. As most of you are aware, the price of a new one really makes having one serviced a non-starter so I was left somewhat dissatisfied by the whole experience.
This is the first digital camera I have ever purchased (I bought it for myself as an early graduation present), and I read tons of reviews before settling on this camera. This is the ideal camera for people who like to carry around a camera all the time because of its compact size, and it takes EXCELLENT pictures!Pros: compact size but big enough to easily hold onto it, works well indoors and outdoors, flash is great, almost no delay when you press the button and when it takes the picture (a problem I noticed with other cameras), pictures come out with very high resolution even when they are cropped and enlarged, the screen on the camera moves very quickly and smoothly, you can adjust many of the modes with the buttons on the camera rather than going to the menu option (very convenient for changing the flash option quickly), the software makes it VERY easy to upload your pictures onto your computer, the battery charger is very easy and convenient to use, and the case for this camera fits like a glove if you decide to purchase it.Cons: no battery life indicator (I solved this problem by purchasing an extra battery to carry around with me), screen is kinda small.As you can see, the pros greatly outweigh the cons. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone. My dad is a fanatic about taking pictures (not sure what kind of Canon he has, but I think it is a Canon Digital Rebel), and the pictures I take with my camera are comparable in quality with his. I have had my camera for almost 3 months now, and I have never had any problems with it! It took perfect pictures for my prom and graduation, and all my friends were begging for copies of my pictures because they were so great. If you are debating over getting a lower megapixel (like the 4 megapixel version of this Canon), I'm sure it would also work as well as this one (especially if you are going to buy normal 4x6 prints for most of your photos), but I have never had any experience with that particular camera. Canon seems to make high quality cameras, and this particular model would be the perfect camera for anyone.
I purceshed this product at Dec 6, 2006. Then I was expecting that I got this thing before Christmast day, since I planned to give my friend as Christmast Present, but It delivered to my address at Dec 29, it was really unpleasent for me.I gave her this miniSD card, then 3 days later, she called me and tell me that the MiniSD Card that I gave her was not function anymore, in another word it was dead.I would like to rate this item on "0", but it wasn't provided, so I gave rate 1, even thought I knew that they are not diserve to get 1 start at all.I strongly recommeded that If you have another options please don't buy this product, unless you really need at the time, and you can find other products.
Don't buy these tapes. I'll have to throw them away. This standard grade must not be any good. Next time I will order a better grade.
Bought for great price and longer battery life.Wish Apple had used in it's 1st generation Nano.
My dad had an old sony camera that I use sometimes and the memory capabilities leave something to be desired but oh well it was my dads...So I bought an extra memory card to have and it works great :)
I was very disappointed with this product. I purchased it for my Handspring Visor because it was the fastest modem on the market. I could never get it to work. First of all, it was not made for the Visor, it was made for the Revo, so none of the instructions in the box helped me set it up. I followed the instructions on Psion's web site, but after many more attempts, I was still unsucessful in connecting to my ISP. I even called Psion's technical support hotline, but got nowhere. After trying to get this product to work for about a month, I sent it back and purchased a Thincom 33.6 modem (about the same price) and was able to connect immediately. I am not saying that this is a bad product, it most likely works fine with Psion's PDAs, but, it is not a product that should be purchased for use with a Handspring Visor.
I've had this phone for a couple of years and had no problems. I have replaced battery only once. Great phone.
When I was in 9th grade I was told by my teacher to read a book of non-ficiton. I spent minutes in the library searching for the perfect book. Suddenly I came upon Einstein's Fridge. I was stunned. I though this was great. Abook that seemd good and would take no time to read. Also it is known to little I could just make up the stories to my teacher and she wouldn't know.It was at this time that I found out that the book was written by a teacher in my school, Steve Silverman. I didn't realy know who he was, but by his book I could imagine he was the coolest. For months all I did was carry aroung his book dreaming of the day I could neet him. Finally the day came.When I walked into class on the first day of school I was nervouse. When it came time to go to Silverman's class I was nervouse. Walking into the room a sense of astonishment came over me. The first time I layed eyes on Stevie I almost fanted. COuld hardly imagine that this adonis would be my teacher for the whole year.Usually in class it was hard to pay attention to &quot;The Rock&quot; but there was one thing I did pay attention to. When &quot;The Rock&quot; told us he was coming out with a new book I almost cried. This was the news I have been waiting for my whole life. A few months later the book was out and I got my copy. The first thing I did was run to Stevie's room to get him to sign my copy. upon arriving I found my idol entangled with another. My heart was broken. I dropped the book and ran from the room. I thought my life was over until the next day. While handing out the tests, Stevie looked down at me with a smile. I turned away as he handed me the test. Just then I felt something strange. I looked down to find my book. I opend the cover to find an inscription from Steve.What he wrote is to personal to share but what I can tell is it was amazing. Reading Limburg's Heart has changed my life greatly. This is the greatets book I have ever read.
I just got one of these yesterday, I think they are brand new. Anyway I plugged it into GTA Vice City and the the sound was unbelievable. There is a bass speaker that rumbles your back and the game play is just plain awesome. The highs are crystal clear too. I also hooked it up to my stereo and now I'm playing with 8 speakers. I took it to my freind to play HALO and it was unreal. I am know logging about 5 hours a day and I think I may never leave home again. Thank a higher power for delivery. I would recommend this to anyone.
Fast SD card at low cost - works perfect - high speed - perfect for video camera's
It works great. Not a single problem with the turntable. Just plug it into your stereo system, hit the start button and it will play automatically until it gets to the end of the record and it will return automatically. You can also hit stop to return it at any point, or hit the up button to basically pause play. The sound is amazing, especially with new records, it sounds better than my cd player. I would recommend it to anyone.
If this is in fact a 301rcvr, they are currently/eventually being replaced on all dish accounts. In a small amount of time it will not function as all 301rcvrs are to be put to rest. Be sure it is at least a 311rcvr before buying.
If you are looking for a good small camera, and have no intentions of being ansel adams, this is a good camera choice. I travel alot, and this camera is perfect because it can fit in my pockets or a small purse. It also takes pretty good pictures.
pay attention when ordering these parts. Some say "plug" or "In-line plug" but have a picture of the Jack. The Jack is the Female connector, and the plug is the Male end.
continuously adjustable angle, non-slip rubber base, and you can also stand papers up against the front of the laptop when it's on the stand. still working well after over a year of use.
I got this router for my PS3. Now, I can go online, download HD movie trailers and PS3 games ... very satisfied.
Does its job of protecting the lens, isn't as nice as the Hoya HMC but what do you want its half the price
This is a neat product, reliable, well liked, all my friends in college asked me to buy them either the 1G or 2G. Even my co workers bought. What more can I say.
I bought this for my 13 year old son and it lasted for a little over a month, he went to remove it off the dock and the piece that fits in to the Ipod broke off. He is not a 2 year old that does not take ease when using his electronics and for it to break off so easily I feel was not properly made for the price that is being asked. I thought if I spent more money, better quality, this is not the case with this product. I would not suggest it for a teenager or anyone else for that matter.
I am writting this review because I saw couple of people complain about Apple launching too many products too soon. If waiting for the next best thing to come out is the reason for you not to buy this product buy it please. It is sad but tech companies even confess that they no longer make products to last, I dont mean durability, the popularity. I mean I was so excited when the first digital cameras were launched. Then the best thing was 1.3 megapixels. Then the ipod came out it was great I didnt know how many generations of the mini they had until I read it here. Then they had the photo one which was the coolest for like 600 bucks. Anyways what I am trying to say is that when the best of the best ipod nano or video comes out (if it ever does) apple will launch another version for sure. Its just the way this game of consumer seller relationship goes. Apple is the coolest thing now but who knows in ten years whats going to happen to that. It is alot of money to spend but if you are thinking this as this great investment and saving money by not eating or feeding your infants to buy this, dont buy it,This stuff is meant to be replaced after a couple of years. So if you like the idea of owning an Ipod buy it, if you like the design buy it, if you like the features buy it, I have to say that I didnt experience major problems with ipods but if the customer relation department is bad, people should put solid reasons and evidence of how it was. Just saying my screen was burnt and I called them is not enough, where did you buy it from how long has it been, why was it burnt, what else did you do to fix the problem, things like that. Although I can see it happening, I wouldnt go by these comments. It is your choice, think what u going to use it for, if you can honestly imagine putting all of your cds in to this and playing it buy a higher memory one. If you just want to put 100 songs or so buy smaller one. Think you might play video on it buy the video one ( would go with the higher memory with ipod video, it wouldnt hurt. It should be a simple decision to buy something like this. Go ahead treat yourself if you can spend the money. If not SanDisk ones work great as an mp3 player for workout. Its not like anyoneat the gym is actually looking at your mp3 player. Cheers.
Looking for a Cd player with this option open, why look any further. The Slimx 350 does it all. When I first got it I required little, just to listen to the radio and play MP3 songs, but the more I had it, the more I learned. You can shuffle about 8 different ways, Scan the radio for that areas stations and store them into preset, get firmware that can even flash the text of the song. The music quality is fantastic, the ear buds provided are great, they fit nicely into yout ears, you can even jog with them. You can go into a menu and select how long you want the Lcd to light up, to design you own equalizer, and even what visualization you want plus much much more. This machine is so well built that there are now 3 in the house, My dad, brother, and I all have fun. Perfect product, Perfect price, what more could I want, don&#65533;t spend you money elsewhere...
I love this new scanner. I was a little hesitant to buy it because I have XP. Ran into no problems though. Scans quickly and beautifully. Easy to install. Highly recommended...
I bought three of these, one for my daughter, my wife and myself. Mine was glued to the packaging material and broke trying to get it off. I did get a refund for that one. My daughters broke within a few days. My wife didn't care for the way they felt in her ears so gave hers to me. I have used them for 2-3 weeks and so far they are still working. The sound is very good for music but some voices in spoken word are hard to understand because of the bass. If they were a little more durable I would like them better but they are way too fragile.
Love it. Plugged it in, worked perfectly and fast as heck. I have a multifunction machine, two external usb hard drives, a Treo, and a card reader plugged into this thing, and they all seem to be fast, even when using things concurrently, or copying from one to the other.Others have said that if you plug in a USB 1.1 device into this hub, all the ports will slow down, and I do indeed think that is true. I now have my old 1.1 hub and this new 2.0 hub plugged into two separate ports on my pc, and they work perfectly.
I have owned three pairs of these due to two of them being replacements from the first set broke. The wires broke from just being wires hanging from the head set which don't get me started the headset after o say 30 minutes your ears hurt like hell and do not trust me buy these. I got my second pair and within two weeks it they broke. I love Logitech trust me I own a g15 a g13 a g510 a g19 g330 but I will never buy this headset from Logitech.
I needed a pair of speakers for my stereo system, under 5 bills, so after doing some research, I settled on the Infinity 360's and was not dissapointed. The sound is incredible, and clean. I'm using a higher end Yamaha amp with 50 watts per channer output to power them. By the way I got them from Crutchfields because of their excellent customer service and also got free shipping.Probably the best speakers in this price range.
I took this back to the store after spending $21 on shipping that they would not refund, which I am not happy about ( I bought from sharper image directly). If your cabinets are standard depth (12") this product will stick out about a 1/2". What they don't tell you is that when you connect the tv antenna to the back it sticks out an inch. Also, they include a template to help you drill the holes in the right place BUT the hole on the template don't match the hole in the unit!Seems like all around poor planning.
It was what I expected. Good construction. Comes with what you needs to enjoy this lens.
Not easy to hold. The remote control add no value.
I wasnt sure what to expect with this product since I was so used to Ipods, but since the price was so cheap, I went for it. I think it is a great product. My wife uses it in her classroom to play music for her students. Screen looks great. I also bought the Zune dock, which is cool and looks really nice. Has a nice silver-glossy finish on it. I will say the Zune software is not that great. Could use improvment. It took me a while to figure out how to move things around and rename directories. But all in all, I am happy with the purchase.
Really great photo and audio quality. Small and compact. Just plug in to computer and use. Highly recommend
This is a handy little radio that is pretty darn rugged. It went to South America for the summer and performed pretty well under very adverse conditions. Battery use was great. It now resides in the small Paraguayan village of Costa Jhu, receiving lots of soccer games I am told. For the price, it's a gem.
good product and it's so cheap! I got two pairs and they are functioning well after two months. I am not picky on earphones though. For those who want something more, this may not be the one for you.
really good, resolution is the best ever in such a small product, I just love carrying it to everywhere...
i don't own, but i have used this microphone, and I am looking forward to buying one for myslef! it has great sound/recording quality, and I would recommend it to anyone with a computer.
Not that the numbers matter, but the contrast ratio on this one is 4000 to 1, not 5000 to 1 as reported at one point in Amazon's description. The main reason to consider this one ahead of the somewhat less expensive 23" 42H model, is style. The speakers are in the bottom rather than on the sides, allowing Samsung to trim the width by a few inches as well as lighten the weight by a few pounds. In fact, the thinner picture frame of the 23" 53H gives the image the illusion of being almost the same size as the 26" 42H, which uses side-firing speakers and a wider surrounding frame.Since the bedroom is fairly small and on the top floor, the 53H 23" was the solution in my case. I wish I had trusted my initial instinct because as I was watching the computer screen, Amazon increased the price of this model by ten bucks. Compared to my stylish and highly praised Sony MFM-HT 20" (8.7 stars from C-Net) that appeared a year ago, then inexplicably disappeared from the U.S. market within several months, the Samsung has a "deeper" picture and fuller-frequencied sound. But the Sony's picture is brighter. You can tweak the brightness, of course, but it's a shame Samsung took such a dim view of things when making the factory settings.One caveat: If you're replacing a 20" tube set and plan to view most transmitted television signals in accurately proportioned 4:3 ratio, you may sense that the image of the 23" LCD is smaller than the old 20" set. I've grown accustomed to viewing everything in 16:9, which fills the wide screen but at the cost of undeniable distortion. If you're especially fastidious about a balanced, symmetrical image, it may make sense to opt for the next bigger size.
After, I retired, I did not realize how many telemarkers, was calling my home, I than purchased the zapper, the only problem with the zapper, is when you receive a call you don't want to answer, you must hit the red button, and it didn't really help, because the telemarkers kept calling. I than searched Amazon, and found the TeleZapper, I purchased it from Amazon, I installed it as soon as I received it, it was worth the money I paid for it. After 3 days, I have not received a call, the TeleZapper does exactly what it is described to do. I now have peace at last. I recommend anyone that is looking for privacy, the TeleZapper is the one.
I bought these a couple of months back because they were on sale. I wanted something that kept the noise away better than the stock iPod ear buds. These do keep away the noise, but the sound that they produce is very lacking. They sound very tinny to me with very boomy bass both overpowering any midrange. I know it's not a one-off issue since I also purchased a set for my wife (she's fine with them -- she's not picky at all about sound). I eventually purchased a pair of Sennheiser CX300 which were about twice the price, but 10x the sound quality.Now, if only I could find a pair of in ear headphones that wouldn't transmit the cable sounds!
I bought this product after about a month of reviewing. I chose about 10 different iPod compatible stereos that would meet my needs, then reviewed all the pros and cons in both the "product descriptions," but mainly in the "customer reviews."I finally narrowed it down to the "Altec Lansing inMotion iM600!" It was a well-deserved choice!!I mainly wanted something I could slip into my backpack and bring with me to work. This stereo folds up neatly, is not heavy, is compact but with a big sound! It's got different adapters included to fit all sizes of iPod (mine is a 20 gig) and plays on both a rechargeable battery or a plug-in. The only thing to make it better would be some sort of padded case in which to transport it.But,all in all, this is a great sounding, durable product to which I've gotten many compliments, and the price is unbeatable!!
I've had a lot of fun using these macro filters. I bought them specifically for the Canon EF 50mm f1.8, which is why I got the 52mm size. The kit is nice and compact, and the filters come in a nice little holder which easily fits in your camera bag or a pocket. The filters screw onto the front of your lens, and you can easily stack them to increase the magnification they provide. I have managed to take some great shots of flowers and insects, and they are also useful for taking product shots in a macro studio at home.However, some things to keep in mind:- light and depth of field: you need a high shutter speed to keep things sharp in macro photography. That means you need a lot of light to reach the camera sensor. The easiest way to do this without affecting image quality is to open up the aperture (the 50mm lens I use with these opens all the way up to 1.8). However, that will cause your depth-of-field to be extremely shallow. If you close your aperture to increase the depth-of-field, that causes the shutter speed to increase, leading to shaky pictures. How to deal with this? My approach has been two-fold: 1) use a tripod. This will remove the shake caused by you hand holding the camera. 2) Use a flash. This will provide enough light to allow a higher shutter speed to capture the moving subject. I recommend using an off-camera flash for this.- filter size. The 52mm size fits the 50mm lens I use for macro shots, but that can be limiting. Specifically, I have two other lenses which have 58mm and 67mm filter sizes. So, if you are planning to buy macro filters you might consider buying the largest size you'll need, and then using a step-down adapter to fit them on your lenses with a smaller filter size.Overall, these are a great tool for photography, and are a fantastic deal when compared to a stand-alone macro lens.
This small inverter worked perfectly for adding strings of LED lights to my motorcycle for a local Christmas parade. It did get a bit hot (it has an internal cooling fan), but that was because it was inside a nylon pouch mounted on the bike. It would probably have run cooler if more air circulation were provided.
Love how easy this is to use, great for security and advancing age :>(, don't have to remember passwords, love it!!
i have had generic pen before and this is much better quality than my old one. This pen have more thicker brush then my old one and tip is more flexible. i would recommend this pen over cheaper version. camera lens are not cheap and you don't want to take a risk.
I bought Samsung 4053H in the first week of July. Sound cut off problem started after two days and it used to occur about 5 to 10 times a day. I had read about this problem in the review. I called customer service and they sent me USB drive with the updated software. After the update, there has been no problem at all. The prices has gone down since I bought ($1300). Probably, this is good time to buy. I would recommend this TV.
I bought this after my Ipod mini would no longer work! After getting the run around with the apple ipod store and also the intranet! I was none to happy. so I went out on a limb when I bought this one. All of the reviews I had read were right on. I love this zen!!! I run and use it at the gym. I have had no problems at all. Even down loading music was a breeze! I also invested in the leather clip and the adapter to charge the battery. I am totally happy! Thank you!
I bought these speakers for gaming and they work out great! Only problem I have is that I didn't get some stands for them, so depending where I setup my system, the other 4 speakers that suppose to be in the sides and rear might get in the way or you'll be throwing them in the front. I also bought the Soundblaster Audigy Z Platinum that was made to go with the speakers, so everything worked beautifully!
This set is surprisingly good in the following ways:After owning this set for four months, I am astonished at how BAD other televisions look. When my friend bought a 32 inch WEGA (non XBR) and had us over to take a look, I was appalled by the overdriven picture, extensive red push and large gap between scan lines. It was like watching television through a set of venetian blinds. The same with another friend's Toshiba flat tube set.Further, if you're a gadget-type person. you'll appreciate the fantastically in-depth service menu. Every conceivable internal setting of the television can be accessed through the remote. We have dropped the red push altogether and the picture is considerably more pleasing than when the set was new.Finally, the resolution of the picture tube is so much better than standard televisions that flaws, edits, and manipulations in NTSC sources can easily be detected with the naked eye. This could be a turn-off for some casual owners; other television sets are too blurry and inaccurate to reveal the flaws in a broadcast. Not the XBR! With this set, the difference between high quality and inferior broadcasts is as plain as day.To sum up, this television is superior in every way. In fact, its superiority makes some common NTSC programming look pretty bad. Some owners won't like it, preferring to hide the flaws in the signal by watching through an inferior set.
Ok, for starters, this is the only prosumer scanner I can find that comes anywhere near replacing my dying HP8200 scanner. So I had to eat my review-based words about not getting an 8300. When I examined the reviews more closely almost all of the problems were, or could have been, with the bloated HP Wreckware, not the scanner itself, and like the other reviewers who had no trouble with scanner operation, I use Hamrick's incomparable VueScan software and have for years.VueScan includes drivers for about every scanner in the world, so I just hooked the scanner up to the computer and turned it on, and very soon the message that my device was ready to use popped up. I clicked my VueScan shortcut and away we went. I did need to reset the scanning parameters to my normal Text, 400dpi scanning setup.Everything has gone perfectly so far and this scanner has some features that the old one didn't.1. The lid has a stop -- catches and stops at vertical. I don't know how long whatever bit of plastic is doing the stopping will last -- was there no such stop on the 8200 or was it broken? But it's nice not to have to have the scanner where the lid can recline on the side of the monitor.2. The document sheet orientation is different -- the "blind" side is now the near side, so the document goes against the far side of the glass. I think it would work better to push a warped or oversized page to align it than it was pulling one toward me. Unfortunately, I have to have the scanner's short end to the front of my cluttered desk. (Fortunately, VueScan has rotate and flip settings, for the dimensionally challenged who can't learn to put a piece of music upside down from the way it's always been.)3. The transformer is now inside the scanner -- power end is a standard 3-prong plug. (Hooray!)4. There's a hardware on/off switch next to the power cord plug-in on the back of the scanner. I got the old one into a couple of situations where this would have been a Great Good Thing.5. The lid lifts up or off -- it's possible to scan a page in a book of almost any depth, like the family bible. It doesn't, however, seem to slip out of the hinge slots at the least lift, as the lid to the 8200 did.The USB cord isn't quite as long as I would like -- probably about 6 feet. It might not work with a longer cord -- high-output devices often don't. (I have USB 2-- don't know if USB 3 would allow a longer cord?)Note: I don't know anything about how the buttons will work without the HP Wreckware and I don't want to find out. I hope they don't work at all because the cat was always lying on them and causing no end of trouble. The front panel on the 8300 looks a little more protected from accidentally (catsidentally?) pressing a button than the 8200 was.(I checked Windows' "Devices and Printers" (on the Control Panel) and it says the scanner belongs to Hamrick, so it's Vuescan's driver, not Win 7's. HP's website has a "basic" driver -- so-called... and possibly the HP disk does too. I'd recommend VueScan's management over anything HP could come up with, from my experience with several printers and 2 or 3 scanners.)I'll be a happy flutist if this scanner lasts as long as the 8200 did.
Much information has been written about these headphones which have long been on the market. In brief, these headphones sound great and are arguably the very best value in under $100 portable headphones. This is my second pair and would unhesitatingly give my highest recommendation. And not to forget, the purchase comes with a no questions asked lifetime guarantee from the manufacturer, Koss.
We've enjoyed this player for over a month. It was purchased for the plane ride to Grandma's for Christmas but it's been used almost every day, everywhere! Our 1 yo &amp; 4yo love it and Mom (me) is able to stay sane. It was purchased at Costco because of the great price for the player, cig adaptor, AC adaptor, rechargeable lithium battery, remote, audio &amp; video cable, bag that can hang between the carseats, 2 headphones &amp; splitter. Plus Costco has 100% guarantee and their returns dept hadn't received any back and actually recommended it over the others avail. I'm sorry to read the reviews with so many problems, sounds like a bad batch went out. Prior to purchasing I read reviews on ALL players, even this one manuf under difft names but this package was exactly my budget (with all the accessories) I hesitated but went for it &amp; am EXTREMELY happy with my MDP-1810, I don't know what I'd do without it now.Quick stats:- 46 page easy-to-read owner's manual- Charge the battery in 6 hours, plays for 3 1/2 hours (advice recvd from other reviews: don't store player with the battery attached, it will drain it)- Sound is good for a room, we used it on max sometimes in the back of the plane but didn't bother other rows (normal for all brands of portables)- Picture quality great - have watched all sorts of DVD's: Nemo, Matrix, LOTR, cartoons (supposedly lowering the brightness &amp; color will give you a longer viewing time - watched Nemo on the lowest brightness and it was very colorful. We actually keep it on low &amp; except for really dark movies we don't change it)- Has TFT screen which makes viewing from different angles good, for the multiple viewers.- It does make noises when the DVD is &quot;loading&quot; but it doesn't bother us.- 12 months parts/90 days labor warranty but you can purchase straight through mintekdigital.com an addtl 12 months (for 15 mo coverage) for $30 or addtl 24 months for $50, I will probably do the latter.I've used it while doing the dishes, working on the computer, in the car (more than I thought I would), in a house full of tv's when everyone wants to watch something different, waiting here, waiting there - I mean, a portable DVD player is a must for the kids! Go with a retailer that has a good guarantee and give this one a try. If something went wrong with mine, I'd get it again.
Having this dock is wonderful, just put the camera on it and it charges. Camera always ready to go. No more plugging in the charger and taking the battery out of the camera. No more resetting the dates and times. Very easy.
I've been using this case for over 6 months and I'm quite happy with it. The side pocket holds everything you need for your Mac. I store the Apple power cord, a cable tie down, mouse, various cables (USB etc.), Mac remote, and there is still room for more. The pocket on the other side will hold some paperwork.The computer itself is WELL protected. Although it is slim in design, this is not a sleeve, so don't plan on sliding this into another case or backpack unless they are very large. It is a case unto itself, and a well built one at that.
I did the search just like you. But the fact is Digitalway MPIO FL100 is the one we've all been looking for. It is light, easy to use, carry around.You might be thinking if 128 MB is going to suffice for all your favorite songs. And it will, surely! In fact, you'll have a couple of more MBs, which you won't know what to do with.You might also be thinking whether the transfer from the computer to the machine will cause any problem. Nope! It takes about 90 seconds to download all the songs.One AAA battery is enough to get you going for 8-9 hours. It may sound bad, but actually it isn't when you consider how often you go to running after all your job, school or whatever.I know the consumer psychology as I'm a consumer myself. Buy this one and just let it come to you. It's good, and I mean it.
I haven't used a camcorder for quite a while. I wanted to capture some of my granddaughter's finer moments. This camera is light and convenient to use. It was easy to pick it up and start using with minimal setup. I'm really glad I bought this camcorder.
I bought this about a year ago and it still works barely, it doesn't do much as far as helping your amps or purifying your music.
I bought this Printer about 18 months ago and I must say that so far it is going good. I and my kids do a lot of printing (8-10 Pages/Wk) and so far I did not need to change the toner. Although I am dreading when I would have to beacsue it is expensive..There are some minor bugs with this printer. Sometimes, the scan or copy button doesn't work. After you press scan or copy, it gets stuck. I have to power cycle the printer before it start working. If the paper is low, the paper tends to get stuck. So, I keep a good supply in the printerall the time.Over all I give it 4 star beacause it does the job and it is fast.
I bought the 2 GB memory to add to the 2 GB already in the Dell Inspiron 530. As promised with 32 bit operating systems, I currently run Windows XP Home Edition, you do not get the full 4 GB of memory to use. My PC indicates I have 3.25 GB available. Since I recently bought, but as yet not installed, Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit version, I'm not in a position to advise if all the memory will work with a 64 bit system. (That will be in a week or so since I have to do a clean install and am deciding whether to uninstall my current C drive and buy a newer, larger drive and keep the old C drive unit as insurance against ...? Or reformat and do the clean install on the original, smaller, current drive.) However, did I notice a difference in speed from 2 GB to 3.25 GB? No, I can't say I did. With 4 GB of memory and a 64 bit OS, I will be at the practical limit when it comes to speed. I'll see then how I end up.The cost of the memory through Amazon was good, below what others were offering. It was shipped quickly and received by me in excellent shape. I have purchased several items, and returned one or two, through Amazon and have found their service and return policy very satisfactory.
Have used this camera for almost 2 years and have to say it does have some faults. Low light pictures without the flash take long to focus and look like orange film was used. Many times it won't focus taking regular pictures. And will blur a whole range if you don't use manual focus or change focus setting. Otherwise it works like an average camera. Although My Sony Mavica takes pictures as well as this one in 640 resolution and it's 7/8 years oid. Plus I paid $600 for it.
Been using a Canon i9100 photo inkjet printer with original Canon BCI-6 cartridges and find I get very consistent and high quality prints.
I purchased this a while ago maybe 8 months and it has been under my xbox 360 ever since. I have had no problems and the two fans really keeps the xbox a lot cooler. Yes, I agree it is a little flimsy. It is made of plastic that feels kind of delicate. If you push on the grate above the fans it does bend a little and I could see how it might be easy to break. The thing is, I barely ever even move it at all so that is not going to be a problem for me. I think it is great for the xbox (it fits pretty much perfectly and has solved the overheating problem) but for a laptop that you will be moving around a lot I might consider a different cooling pad because it seems kind of fragile.
The blurb says that this works for over 150 countries, so I called tech support who couldn't tell me a thing (other than the weather in Delhi). Even so, based on their promise of a money back guarantee, I bought it and set off for New Zealand & Fiji. The bottom line is that the adapter worked except when I encountered the miniature version of a Kiwi wall plug. Also, all the plugs in the adapter are *non* grounded. If you need grounded versions for you computer etc. it is best to look in the country you travel to. I couldn't find any in the US at all.
The circuitry does not work well enough to be called noise cancelling. I've used them in a huge variety of situations (talking, airplanes, sleeping, background music), and the noise cancelling introduces about as much volume in static as it eliminates in noise.Aside from the noise cancelling electronics, the earbud design is excellent. The sound is fantastic, and it seals well to the ear, muting outside sounds many times more effectively than its active noise cancelling.I've found a small amount of discomfort wearing them for extended periods, which can be solved by putting them in up-side-down and running the cord behind my ear.Don't obsess on the noise cancelling -- it doesn't work, although it might be *slightly* better to turn it on in a noisy environment, since the quiet hiss of static is often more pleasant than whatever noise you're trying to get away from. It's still well worth the purchase.
By far the most gorgeous case ever constructed in the history of computers, including Apple. The TJ07 has the best cooling, looks, and functionality of any enclosure on the market period. If you are in the market for a larger sized computer I wouldn't even think twice, just make sure you get long cables because of the amount of space inside.
This camera is just awful. Although you can't expect much at that price, you sould at least get pictures that you can recognize. Just don't bother.
I bought this camera on a recent trip to Japan. Its probably the most attractive camera currently available at any price. This is mainly because of its good looks, quality materials (it seems to be all metal) and 3 inch screen.- The image quality seems to be about average for a budget camera. Dont expect too much in this area. From my experience, it seems to take excellent daylight photos. Indoor photos with flash are good to average.- Movie quality is average but takes huge amounts of memory. Best to avoid using it.- The screen is clear and displays photos nicely.- The included games are pretty fun and make use of the big screen.- The menus are well laid out and easy to navigate.- It uses XD memory cards. For most people this is a negative because most PDA's and other cameras use SD cards. Most importantly, XD cards are a tad more expensive than SD cards. I bought a 256mb card which quickly filled up. I wish i bought 512mb.One feature that i have found useful is the voice notes. You can select a photo and attach a 30 second voice note to it. The audio quality is very good too. It takes about 400kb of memory to use this feature.If your after a reasonably priced camera that is refined and well built then get this one.PS: One plus about this camera is that its made in Japan. Most budget ones are now made in China and feel cheap by comparison (plasticky and ugly).PS2: Be prepared for people to compliment your camera wherever you go!PS3: Yes i really have the orange colour.
i bought the nuvi to use on a trip to Arizona. the nuvi directed me to every place i wanted to go without an error. it was especially useful in Tucson which is pretty spread out. i know find i use it quite a bit at home to find better directions than what i know and to find new places. this makes mapquest obsolite.
I was looking for a high quality portable audio device, and at first had wanted the creative zen, however, many customers had reported heaphone jack breakages, and this turned me off. I had owned the iriver IMP 150 before it broke by being under books in my backpack and thrown around...and I wanted another mp3 player that was just as good. This turned out to be just what I wanted. Not only does it have mp3 playback, it has an internal battery charger as well. Not noted in the editorial is that it also has an FM tuner built in! This made me very happy when I opened it. It also comes with an external tube for batteries (there is no AA battery casing because it is so slim) that you must connect to the player. The two NiMH batteries have slots inside the player under the cd. However, the carrying case that comes with it does have a little cloth tube just big enough for the external battery pack to fit in (they thought of everything!) It does take about a minute for the MP3 cd to being playing, but that is really not that big a deal. Overall I am very pleased..
Look, you know you need this if you own a Visor. Just buy it already and give yourself some peace of mind.Here's my testimonial: I bought the backup module nearly a year ago and never had to use its restore function. I would just back up every week or so and go about my business. Then I cracked the screen on my Visor somehow and couldn't use the stylus for any data entry. Handspring sent me a replacement Visor (for $85 and they shipped it the next day) and I simply plugged in the backup module and I was back on track without missing a beat. I keep a ton of applications (Pocket Quicken, Dietlog, Fitsync, Noah Lite Dictionary, Avantgo, Vindigo, etc.) on my Visor and thankfully I didn't have to reinstall any of the software.The convenience of the backup module means I will probably remain loyal to Handspring for the duration, especially if I ever upgrade from my Visor Deluxe to the Edge or Prism. Transferring all of my stuff from one Visor to another was simply a breeze with this backup module.
I have had this HDMI switch for about a week and it is working flawlessly. I have my Apple TV and other HDMI devices hooked up to it. As with Apple products, "it just works." Highly recommended.
The item was in good condition when it arrived. The est. arrival date was in the target time. I would buy from this seller again.
These floor standing Monitor 60s complimented my 7.1 system perfectly. I originally had Bose 301V as fronts but they did not play well with my Polk cs20 center, Goldwood GR800 in-ceiling surrounds, and BIC PL200 sub, all fueled by Onkyo tx806 AVR. These Monitor 60s were the missing link. I now have theater quality highs, lows, and everything else in between. Extremely satisfied.
Great headphones for the price, considering there are a lot more expensive ones out there! I'm glad my son liked them!
There was something wrong with my product and when I contacted CUFU, they got the problem fixed. I'm greatly satisfied with the quality of their business, it was an awesome buy. I would recommend it to anyone:)
The Coby CVE92 is an attractive pair of earphones. Its white color will marry harmoniously with devices that are designed in keeping with iPod's classic all-white color motif.Sound Production----------------The sound production is definitely not mediocre. In fact, it is surprisingly good for a pair of earphones in this price range. Most earphones in this price range sound a little tinny - not the CVE92 - it actually produces a pretty descent sound.The audiophile will probably not be terribly impressed however - the frequency response of the Coby CVE92 is somewhat lacking for producing deeper bass sounds. Although it is not listed, I'd venture to guess it probably has a range of 20 Hz (bass response) to 20,000 Hz (treble response) - the frequency response of most of the run-of-the-mill earphones.Higher quality headphone have better bass response of 12 Hz or less and treble response of 22,000 Hz or more.Sound-Isolation----------------Note that these are sound-isolating, not noise-canceling earphones. Noise-canceling earphones work a lot better at sound-isolation. However these cost *considerably* more. The Coby isolates sound by using its soft ear buds - they fit very snugly in your ears to block out external noise.Comfort-------These earphones are extremely comfortable. The ear buds should readily conform to most ears to provide a snug and comfortable fit.---The Coby CVE92 is a descent pair of earphones that most music lovers will be pleased with. The noise-isolating feature works reasonably well to block out most of the competing ambient noise. Unless you're a die-hard audiophile, I think you'll be quite happy with these.
This product arrived quickly and in good shape. It was installed easily and was exactly what I purchased at the big stores in the past.I will buy from this group again.Thanks.
Works fine, reliable just would like to see an enhanced database but works great as a basic unit.Update: Almost two years and it held up well until this morning.....it fell off my window and it lost it's color display and is very hard to see now. I've had problems with the suction cup mount coming off every so often; not sure why since I haven't seen this with other devices. Just be cautious since it seems like it was damaged from a slight fall. Still found it to be a decent unit.
Good sound, excellent battery system, and outstanding range with minimal interference. All solid positives when used for music broadcast. However, when using these headphones with a computer, I find they go out of tune during periods where the computer is not putting out any sound signal. So, unless you keep a steady soundtrack playing, you will get an unpleasant "whoooosh" of static, and have to recalibrate the tuning wheel following a period of silence. Not good for games without an omnipresent soundtrack. I now use an IR headset with the computer, and save this set for roaming the house while listening to music.
Comfortable, sturdy, & decent sound. I certainly would buy other Koss products & I rec'd this one for those of us who can't wear those uncomfortable ear buds.
I was really skeptical ordering a computer over the internet, but this was a great buy. My daugter needed a computer for school and it works great for all of her needs.
I liked The Secret History, too, and I didn't think The Little Friend dragged TOO much. Yes, the ending is awful. But I confess I have an even more basic question. I don't understand the title's connection to the book. Somebody please help!
This a very well built tripod and very light. It works great with my Canon EOS Rebel T3i and my heaviest lens (Zoom Lens EF 70-300mm). Definitely this product is designed for a DSLR, you don't need that quality for a compact point and shoot camera.
I rated this product 5 stars because it most certainly provides privacy. The only downside with privacy filters are the tabs that keep them in place. My monitors have a very narrow edge in which to place the tabs to secure the filters, these tabs did not work well with my particular brand. I did however end up purchasing "glue dots" to secure them to the actual monitor screen. They remove easily and do not damage the filter or monitor in any way. In my opinion, 3M makes the best product for privacy but they need to rethink the method in which to secure them given that monitors are becoming slimmer.
I have had Teac products before so took a chance on this radio-CD player. The sound is excellent, about as good as products costing four or more times as much.
I recently went shopping for an HDTV. Of course I wanted a terrific high definition picture from HD channels, but I also wanted good standard definition pictures from the non-HD digital channels which are most common from my cable company. The stores I went to had a large number of LCD and plasma TVs which had terrific pictures with HD material, but many had somewhat disappointing pictures with standard definition digital programs. Fortunately, one store had two Samsung plasma HDTVs on display -- one tuned to an HD program and the other tuned to a standard definition digital broadcast of the same program. The HD broadcast was superb, but I was pleased to see that the non-HD digital broadcast was also quite good. I was very impressed with this 50" Samsung model but I bought the 42" Samsung HPT4254 which was better suited to the space I had available in my bedroom. I am very pleased with my new Samsung HDTV; it looks just as good in my home on both HD and standard definition digital broadcasts as it did in the store. I highly recommend both the the 42" and 50" models, depending upon the space you have available and your budget. Incidentally, my new Samsung HDTV also gives high definition quality pictures with regular DVDs played on the up-converting Panasonic DVD player I bought recently. This should also be true with this outstanding 50" model.
My husband was very satisfied with the camera. We feel we received a good deal.Thank you,Kathi Farrington
After buying several paper brands I found the HP Premium Plus the best. I was very dissapointed with Canon and Epson. Paper thickness is very close to lab photos. The only negative point is that the ink smears (less in matte than glossy) specially dark colors. This is more noticeable when you cover the photos with glass. I hope HP can correct this &quot;minor&quot; issue. The price... something to be improved.
I bought this to replace my old one which was stolen. I didn't see any clear reason to get the more expensive new ones, I think the basic system is about the same. It takes a while to learn the system, and I still find new features. I mainly use it in unfamiliar territory to mark waypoints and a track so I don't get lost, which this unit excels at. Labeling waypoints uses a tedious system requiring me to stop and scrutinize the screen for a while. In other words using this unit can be time-consuming, and it is difficult to use in dim light or snowstorm because the screen is small. I don't use the map feature because it is too small to see well, but you can read the screen just fine in direct sunlight. I have dabbled with downloading maps onto this, but for me it's too technical for very little useful gain. I take a paper map & compass with me (as you should) when I hike and my GPS is mainly for the security of seeing where I am on the map and having the ability to put trailhead into a waypoint so I can find my way back. I have used it to find the trail again when I got lost and it was worth the price just for this alone.
The 1.8D IS a very good lens, but just sold it. I was about to buy the NEW sharper and more contrasty 1.8G for my D7000, I was very exited about ordering it because the 1.8G is a better lens than the 1.8. But something happened, I saw other reviews saying amazing things about the Rokinon 1.4. I have been wanting to get the 1.4D or the Sigma 1.4 but the prices are just ridiculous, i could not affort a $800 or more, and USED, even worse. The only reason i did not buy the new 1.8G is because people complain about the cheap feel of it, and is said that IT IS LIGHTER, and cheaper made than the older solid 1.8D. Even people that know what they are talking about say that, like Ken Rockwell and Jared at Froknowsphoto.com.My D7000 is already a very very light camera, which i dont like so much. With the 1.8D it felt just okay on my hands, but i know that if i would have put the new 1.8G on it, it would have felt TOO LIGHT. Ken Rockwell mentioned in his review of this lens that TWO lenses died on him. This NEW LENSES have built-in motors in them, and the stuff is made in CHINA?? PERSONALLY, i just have a bad feeling about spending MY money for sometning that is this badly made, with moving parts in them. It makes a lot of sense that this new lenses will not last as the older ones do.BUT, if i had not seen the Rokinon, i would have gotten this nikon G lens, no doubht about it. This Rokinon is incredibly just as good as the Nikon 1.4D and the CHEAPER BUILT Sigma. It puts this lenses to SHAME for the price difference.My 1.8 was made in JAPAN. In fact i think all or most the HIGH END Nikon lenses are made in Japan. These are the two reasons why I skipped the new G lens. IT IS A VERY GOOD LENS, I do not doubht that, THIS IS THE LENS I WAS GOING TO GET, until i found out about the Rokinon 1.4.I am BLOWN AWAY by the Rokinon. I did see lots of reviews that this lens is very very difficult to use, but because i have been wanting to get a 1.4 for a long time, i decided to take a chance and try it. This is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life! The lens IS NOT VERY DIFFICULT to use. I just bought it a couple of days ago, and yes, i have missed some shots(mostly in low light) but I also have gotten some awesome and beautiful photos. This lens is NOT mainly made for video either. Not true. ANY manual focus will teach you to be PATIENT, to take more artistic photos and to pay attention. The BOKEH is INCREDIBLE!! and already SHARP at 1.4 also. This lens is not plasticky and light, but is not too heavy either, feels great on my D7000. The focus ring IS NOT STIFF. Samyang/Rokinon designed this thing beautifully. With that slow ring speed is how i am able to get good shots and the D7000 able to get the focus point right on.
I was really disappointed that the camera did not work. I had several functions coming up that I needed it for! Seller ended up giving me most of my money back but it was a pain to have to pack it back up and return it and then still had to go to the store to find antother camera.That is why I really don't like buying stuff on line.Just my 2 cents.
Great full sound from this compact speakers. Wonderful for all types of music as well as for television/gaming/computing. Ideal size for a condo. You sacrifice nothing!
Does not fit j Box? the worst .Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad !
I bought the clock as I read the reviews and it was exactly what I wanted. It's not huge, does not light up and does not make any noise. The radio comes in strong too. I would buy this again. I even love the slightly 80's new wave look.
I use this to carry my DSLR camera, two extra lenses, my camcorder plus cords and my supplies like batteries, extra SD cards, etc. I really like the chest strap. This bag is good and not too large. you can also strap a tripod to the outside quickly.
Got four stars because the product clips easily/securly onto my purse and is very loud when it goes off.Downside -> I thought the front of the product that is shown is the button you press to make is go off. It is not. There are two small buttons on the back of the product. If you are attacked, there will not be enough time to scramble for the small button. So, what I do is hold onto it while I walk so that in a split second I can press the right button. The other button will just turn on the flashing red lights with no sound. Also, when I am in a store, sometimes, I accidently press too hard against my purse and the alarm goes off. But I deal with it because just holding it when I walk to my car in the dark is worth it.
I have one of these fans already in my computer, but decided to get another to help cool the system off more. And they are pretty quiet. Recommend the fan, but not so sure of the vendor (PC Universe). I was disappointed in how I received this product. The fan appears to be working just fine, but the packaging had been opened and resealed (hence the 3 stars). Not sure if I've gotten a refurbished model or not, but it looked new. As always, however, Amazon was great.
Bought this as a christmas gift. I matched the frame with a 2 gigabyte memory card. It was a huge hit and the recipient has loaded it with a few hundred digital photos. It was easy to upload the photos and the transitions between photos make the slide show very interesting to watch. Everyone who visits is drawn to the frame and comments on how sharp and bright the images appear. Great choice as a gift for a loved one or yourself!
My favorite part was the design. It is a unique type of earphone, because the left earbud is made significantly longer, allowing you to run the wire behind your head. this is good, because if, for any reason, you want to take them out of your ears, bothe sides stay in place as they are supported by your neck. It might sound confusing, but it will make more sense when you get it.
Put this into my 12" mac powerbook g4 with no problem. worked right away, and definately sped things up from my 512 mb that I had before.
I didn't need a fancy phone or a music player. I just need to keep track of appts with my trainer and theater/jazz/dinner engagements. This is perfect. I even use it to keep a running list of groceries and "to do" lists. Small, simple, and just what I needed. Just wish the hotsync worked better with OS X. Haven't figured out how to back up the palm to my iCalendar and contacts. I'm sure there's something on line, but I've been too busy to look for it.
Great looking perfect picture and no problems with pixellation or motion blur like my sons lcd. Very fast shipping with no issues of any kind.If you are looking for a big screen HDTV this is the ONE!
The title says it all, the cable's output was purple tinted pictures. Not of any quality in any way. I would not purchase this cable again. Now I have to go and order another, better one.
I just bought it yesterday, so I have no info. on reliability. I did a lot of research before buying and the Kazoo had what I was looking for. 1. Plenty of on board storage (I got the 64M model) 2. Takes regular batteries- with all the problems with batteries on other players, being able to replace the batteries is a plus. 3. Uses easily attainable memory media- beware... some players use memory storage devices that you can only buy from THEM. Bad idea- no competition means they control the price! A friend of mine has a RIO. I like it except that it uses an internal rechargeable battery (a problem on the 800... read the 800 reviews) and you have to buy their "backpack" to add storage. The only thing I don't like about the Kazoo is that its too simple! I've read bad stuff about the Music Match software in other reviews, but I already had the software, so I just downloaded the correct driver and used my software. There should be a piece of paper in the package that tells you how to do this. I have also read that XP is a problem. Mine came with instructions about how to install for XP. I have ME so I don't have any info on this issue either.Pros:Small- very portableUses regular batteries (buy rechargeables and a charger!)Uses common storage media (Multi media cards)Fast- I loaded up about 12 songs on it in approximately 2 minutes. (About 21M worth of data)Cons:Simple- some people like simple stuff, not me!Can't seem to transfer from the player to the computer, only from the computer to the player.Overall, I would highly recommend this player. If you have XP, I would do some research on it before buying.
I had looked every were for these and I mean every were so save yourself some time & buy these here.
When I saw how much Amazon was selling this package for, I had to jump on it. As the previous reviewer pointed out, the car kit alone (tape adapter and cigarette lighter plug) would usually set you back more than this package. So, keeping in mind that the CD player is basically free, it's not bad-sounding at all. A little shallow-sounding, yes, but not bad for a mass produced good from China. As for the skips the other reviewer mentioned, there is a few seconds' lag time between the start of a song and loading the 15 second buffer (whose progress you get to see on the display). If you're unlucky enough to hit a bump during these few seconds, yes, you will get a skip. But for the remainder of the song you'll be in skip-free cost-free bliss.
So far I've been experimenting with various Q-See products (see various reviews), in attempt to build a good home surveillance system. This is the best camera I've used so far. This is being used on a PC with (2) 4 channel q-see capture cards running on XP. The camera includes 60ft of cable (BNC) which has both power and video in one nice thin cable. No audio. The power connects via an AC adapter at the source (ie, where your PC/DVR are located). This makes mounting much easier when you don't need to worry about power.The first and more important feature is the night vision. Not only does it work perfectly well, but at over 100ft! In fact, because there is a street light in the distance providing a very minimal amount of lighting in the cameras view - it doesn't even go into night vision mode. It has such a low lux rating, it takes almost complete darkness for night vision to even kick in. So you may be able to remain in color depending on the lighting conditions (night vision is B&W;).The only real negative here is that it has a 12mm Lens instead of the usual 6mm Lens. Just imagine a normal camera, then double the zoom. So if you want to use this for recording or surveillance, you really do need to have it record something further away.Pros:* Night vision that works as advertised* Great day time picture quality (420 lines of resolution)* Long/thin 60ft of power/video cable.* Good quality construction/mount.Cons:* Limited viewing angle (12mm)It's really hard to consider the viewing angle a con - since it is likely why it works so well as it's able to focus the big IR LEDs further away. So if you want a good day/night surveillance camera, and plan to do recording, this one is highly recommended.
works great and is cheap. I use this for my kids IXL computers to store all the games. The price was excellent.
I have been a film camera buff all my life. I have looked at digital cameras for the past several years but was waiting on the features that I have in my film SLR's. This was reasonably priced and pretty full featured (lacking only in spot metering). I gave it a try. I am well satisfied with it. I have shot several thousand images and find the images more than satisfactory, the camera easy to use and am becoming a digital convert.
Xerox cartridges are easy to instal and the indivual ink tanks reduce the cost of printing and save you money. Its great that when one color runs out that color only has to be changed instead of throughing out the entire thing. Xerox has made ink-jet printing affordable.
Bought this headset about three months ago, have been using it during work on my computer. For the longest time I was using my Sony Studio Monitor V6, not knowing how much difference there is between headphones I bought the SR60 just because the Sony was falling apart. Once the headphone arrived, I plugged in,immediately I notice the roundness of the sound, and the just right amount and quality of bass output. These must the best "pound for pound" headsets. Staging, tonality and detail are all there for you to grasp.A few weeks ago I bought the AKG 701 hoping to hear significant improvement over the Grado's...unfortunately, although the staging is wider and more detailed on the AKG 701, I must admit difference was not worth the $200 extra I spent. The 701 costed me about $280, where as the SR60 was $80.Another note, the stock ear pads that came with the SR60's are not the most comfortable thing in the world. To get around it, one just need to "stretch" the head band abit. Another improvement was when I purchased the "hollow" ear pads meant for the SR80 and SR125...the result was great comfort...so look up L Cush and put it on. SR60 basically transformed to SR80...L Cush is about $15...
I put this radio in my truck with a 5ish foot antenna that someone gave me. I removed the ash tray from under my radio and mounted it there. The radio is very small, so it's out of the way (though the mic cable does block my cup holder)The other day I was downtown in a city with big buildings, I was able to hear someone 5 miles away on the interstate, crystal clear.Now the flaw; I have this wired through a relay I added that turns off when my truck is off (so it doesn't drain the battery). When I turn my truck back on, the radio comes on, but it is on channel 9. It seems that this radio only remembers what channel it's on as long as it is plugged in. Every time I get in, I have to reach over and turn it to channel 19. Putting it on an unswitched circuit isn't an option, though, because if I have to reach over and turn it on and off, I might as well just switch it to channel 19.In conclusion:If you don't mind having to turn it to the right channel every time you use it, this is a great radio.
Sometimes, at oblique angles, it doesn't pick up perfectly, but the added dexterity over using your finger is well worth it. Also, it doesn't leave finger stains like your hands do, which makes it easy to watch videos without having to clean your screen off every time you pause it.
Plugged it in and Windows XP Pro SP3 recognized it instantly. Didn't have to install anything. Works good with FS2002. I even tried it with the MW4 demo. No complaints. Just take it slow and easy until you figure out the reaction time and movement spread. Can be really sensitive depending on what you are doing.
I like the USB keyboard with Hub. We all know that computer cables have much in common with coathangers in a dark closet - you look aside and they magically end up in snarls. This keyboard needs only one cable to the processor. You connect your mouse to the keyboard hub - its cable thus stays on the desk where it is useful. The second hub port is a convenient socket for a flash drive - the classroom substitute for a floppy disk. The keyboard is right where you want to see a student's flash drive when assuring that his typing project is safely stored. Gone is the need to reach into the mare's nest of cables under the desk and connect the flash drive to the correct machine.
This was an excellent price to pay for 4GB and the product came quickly also. Great service from this company!
This is just a great, simple product that will save you a lot of money - greatly reducing the chances you will damage the lens itself.
I have been involved in photography since 1967. During that time I have used cameras from 110 to 4x5 view cameras. If I needed a tripod of any kind, I was confident if it had the name Manfrotto or Bogen on it. My son was looking for a table top tripod so I looked for Manfrotto. Do I need to see more. Manfrotto/Bogen is the BEST.
Shippment of the floppy drive came very quickly. The floppy drive looked excellent upon receipt(just like they said it would be), and most importantly it correctly functioned as soon as I had plugged it in. I will buy again based on this experience and I would recommend it to you.
This battery has more ah than the orginal battery. Thought I could never find a replacement battery since the camcorder is many years old. Works perfectly and at a great price. What a deal!!
I am a first time laptop user, desktops for 20 years. Dell Vostro 1700 was an excellent purchase. However, my Vostro's variable speed case fan gets noisy at speed. This notebook cooler has been set on its lowest setting 99% of the time since I got it and my laptop's built in variable speed fan has not come to speed again. This product makes the laptop feel like it is sitting on a solid surface, once you find the sweet spot. There is almost no noise when on low... very little noise, but some, when I have turned it up to its highest setting...very tolerable. Continuously variable control is a great feature. I would recommend this item to any laptop user for extending laptop component life.
I own a Hp Deskjet 920c color printer. I have never had a problem with any purchase of the Hp Ink. I have purchased from retailers ... as well as Amazon. My last 4 purchases for this product has been from Amazon with absolutely no problems. The black is black the colored Ink is excellent as well. I run a home based buisness and creating newsletters is one of the tasks I perform almost daily. I also print out Pictures on Photo paper with awesome results. My review is 5 stars for the ink 5 stars for the printer!
Excellent CD-RW, quick installation, quiet while recording.The software included makes burning CD's a breeze.Great buy and good price.
Well, not really. It sticks reasonably well to the surface - could be a little better. It cost less than a buck. Best part is it came in a box big enough for a small microwave with 2 day Amazon Prime free shipping. The box was worth more than the mouse.
Does anyone know what Year Version these maps are? From the website and through contacting amazon, twice, there is no way to tell if this software is the brand new 2013 version or any year prior.
I won't go over all the specs and positives, because others have gone through all of that and there is no need for repeating. The Garmin is everything great that other reviews are mentioning, but I'm just going to review the battery issue I have continued to have on this Garmin.... After having the GARMIN c320 for about 9 months or so, i had the problem of the battery not working on it's own (the unit would only work when sitting on the car charger mount. Even though at times it would say something like "charging the battery" in it's off setting, it was NOT charging the battery (since when taken off the mount it would not work at all). I procrastinated for about 3 months, because I didn't take the unit out of my car much so it wasn't such a big issue, but almost on the last day of warranty, I called and just had it replaced. Customer service for Garmin is great. There's no convincing or "did you plug the unit in" sort of questions.. they just took your word for what was happening and replaced the unit. I had the second unit for about 4 months or so before the same battery situation happened again. This time I was out of the 1 yr original warranty and the 90d warranty of the replacement... but customer service were more than willing to switch it out again.. (great customer service, very flexible).With this 3rd unit, it didn't take more than a couple months for it to have the battery issue again. I've been too cheap to buy another unit, and there isn't really a reason, since this one does work when it's connected to the car charger mount.The main inconveniences of this battery not working is that it seems to lose it's satelites since it's a dead unit when the car isn't on. It seemed before that with the battery working, the unit connects immediately to the satellites and maps your way very quickly. When I turn my car on now.. the unit will be show the time when I had turned the car off and will take anywhere from 3 minutes to 15 minutes to connect to satellites. There have been times that i've had to turn it off and on (usually around the 10 minute mark) to see if maybe it was "frozen" or something.....BTW, I'm sure the locating satellites delay issues is a problem with the unit, since I'm in a very urban city (Los Angeles) and it did not have these problems prior to the battery issue.Oh, one other issue, in downtown Los Angeles, it gets very confused...(maybe due to streets with freeway overpasses; though this happens when i'm not near the freeway too)....so even when it has mapped a nice set of directions and I'm following them, out of nowhere it'll recalculate and ask me to make some turns when the location is straight ahead...Also, there are several locations where it will tell me to take an inconvenient onramp to a freeway where there is a perfectly good one, one block ahead on my right (make sense?).I've still had the unit for 3 years or so... so I'm not entirely unhappy with it,...
The most fun I've had using a PC for many years.The performance is surprisingly good and I run Office apps, video, all the usual applications and web stuff with no problem at all and no lag.The keyboard is a poor design and how Sony missed the common sense of tactile keys is mind-boggling until you remember, oh yeah - it's Sony. Not big on common sense for many years now. Still the keyboard is more a matter of getting used to and works fine for email, general tasks. You won't write a book on it but it does what it intended for. Backlighting is nice but cuts off after a few seconds and you have to press a key to turn it back on - there is no option for leaving it on longer.The keyboard is the biggest thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars.If you use the sticky keys feature in Vista it makes the keyboards single shift key MUCH easier to deal with by letting you press shift and then the character without having to hold shift down.The mouse stick and buttons work wonderfully and the function buttons on the sides can all be reprogrammed to any function which is very helpful. It is also a touch screen but I rarely use that.The screen is beautiful and bright, I am 42 and I have no trouble reading on it. Web pages display fine and I don't have any complaints about scrolling since it is very easy to do and not even a problem.The stock battery (VGP-BPS6) is fairly useless - I get about an hour out of it with the UX390N on high performance, about two hours on Vaio Optimized (screen dims, slower performance).The high capacity VGP-BPL6 battery is a must add-on and I get several hours use with it on high performance.You should also consider the VGP-DDRW4 external DVD drive - you'll need it or a compatible drive for backups, to load applications, etc. I was unable to burn the Sony Recovery DVD discs though and Sony advised there was currently a problem with the software and sent me the Recovery discs for free.I burned the Vista complete backup to DVD+R dual layer discs with no problems.The 32 GB is a little small and you have about 6.5 GB free for use.There is a bit of bloat ware on the UX390N like QuickBooks, Corel Paint etc but they can all easily be removed. It comes with a trial of Office 2007 Business Edition which can be used 25 times before buying a license. I removed it and installed Office 2007 Student and Home which freed up some space.I still have only about 6 GB free after uninstalling the trial programs but that's no problem for me.Sony also makes a slim external USB 100GB disk drive (VGPUHDM10/B) you could use but I have no need for it and it's not cheap of course.Wireless LAN works great and it also comes with a Cingular EDGE card installed - you have to sign-up and activate it which can be done from the UX390N via the Internet.The wireless EDGE unlimited Cingular plan is currently about $79 a month - I can't justify that price at all and if I did I would use a USB external EV-DO modem from Sprint or Verizon, much faster than Cingular and for the same price or less monthly.I am having huge fun with the UX390N and am glad I picked it over the OQO Model 2 since the UX390N performance is double that of the O2O Model 2 according to reviews. The UX390N is also more portable with the docking station and the O2O just seems kind of cheesy - by the time you configure it with all the accessories you'd need you are paying more than for the UX390N or very close to it.The UX390N is a great little UMPC and one of the coolest machines you'll use! I'd buy it again no question.
I had a Koss CD player when I was little, and the bass was unmatched in a bookshelf system. It made me the envy of my friends and translated into loyalty with KOSS headphones. I can't say enough about these lightweight, gorgeous-sounding, funky headphones. PortaPros have a lifetime warranty, look like something out of Tron, and spoil the listener with comfort and bass reproduction. Buy 'em, and find something else to worry about, in life. Highly recommended.
I have this device over a year now. It is not difficult to setup. It is slow in data transfer. It would not see a drive previously formatted on windows even if you wipe out every thing the drive. Sometimes, I face file corruption and I have to run disk check to recover files.Overall I give 4 stars.
I got this lens when I first got into photo and I had no idea what I was doing. I'm sure glad I blindly bought this lens! It's such a fun lens to shoot with, super wide, nice crisp images. extremely durable too, mine has been hit by a couple skateboards and there has been no damage.
I have purchased a 500mm- 1000mm opteka lens for $95 and failed to read reviews before purchase. Do not purchase Opteka equipment. You will be very dissapointed after arrival of parcel to find that you could have waited a few more paychecks to save the money for REAL LENS. I am very serious. If I had just been patient and waited another week, I could have had a 35mm Panasonic. Now I am stuck with the seller of Opteka Lenses not responding to my request for return and have been forced to file a claim with amazon. DO NOT PURCHASE OPTEKA EQUIPMENT!!! WAIT FOR YOUR NEXT PAYCHECK AND BUY A REAL LENS!!!!!!!!!
Playback is fine for both VHS and DVDs. I'm able to copy video cassettes onto DVDs (which was my primary reason for buying the unit). Still haven't tried copying TV shows directly onto DVD, and haven't gotten a chance to try other features.The instruction manual is TERRIBLE!!! The instructions are very complicated for making copies and burning DVDs, setting up the TV channels, etc, and I'm technically oriented.The hookup to the cable box as shown in the manual is wrong too, as they have the cable hooking up directly into the VCR/DVD unit, where it really should be going directly into the cable box first. I found out it was wrong when there was a problem with HBO stations, and the cable company told me it was because of the wrong hookup. (Everything else played fine on TV.)Panasonic must rewrite that manual for the DMR-ES35VS DVD Recorder, as it is probably a very good unit, but because it's so complicated, most people will probably never appreciate all the fine features it offers, as they won't understand how to get to it!
This is a good audio card if one needs to supplement the main on-board sound mechanisms in a PC. My own model has a motherboard with an AMD chipset, and my machine, which runs on Linux Mandriva, recognizes the card's presence and readily provided the necessary drivers for it.They're available from among thousands and thousands of programs, all of which come free, with the operating system.I can't agree with previous negative reviewers. There's nothing wrong with this product. It's very good, especially for the price. The big problem is that other users have relied on Windows, I imagine. For anyone operating on Linux, however, it's fine.
I,ve had a Palm IIIc for awhile, was one of Palms earlier and sucessful attempts at color, was vibrant, clear and worked well even with a small memeory. Saw all the new developments on handhelds and started to look at Personal PC,s.In shopping around saw the Palm Tungsten T2 and had to have it. Just bought it today, already on line, most of my applications and data have been hot synched in, not trouble at all, the display, no one is close, speed too, have downloaded digital photos to memory and card. Just delighted with the whole thing, applause for PalmA great device, the best I have seen and recommend it highly.
Its not too bad of a product, the wireless card works great in it. It even works with my stereo bluetooth headset. One problem with it is that if it is left alone without turning it on, it won't turn on, and i have to plug it into the charger and reset it. I dont know if its a problem with the device itself or the battery. The gps part is ok, just wish you could get updated maps on it. But if you have an internet connection you can use the gps with google maps through the pda part of the device. This device also does not come with java preinstalled, so you will have to find software to be able to use any java software or games. Another problem is with windows media player on it, sometimes it wont find all the songs on the sd card. I haven't had any problems connecting it with my computer using windows vista, I use windows mobile device center (available on microsoft's website for free) to sync it with my computer. But once you learn the quirks the device has and how to deal with them, its a good product at a great price.
Despite its low price and its claim of 100% compatibility, it did not function at all on my Stylus Color 600. All it printed were some stains. I tried to call their 800 helpline but simply was asked to leave a message. I would not recommend this item to anyone.
Big enough to put my DSLR camera inside, small enough that it is isn't taking up too much room. Seals well and is well made.
I purchased an 18" model LCD-1830-R in 2001. It burned out after 2 years. NEC replaced it with a remanufactured model which burned out after 2 years. NEC won't replace this unit.NEC never disclosed a two-year useful life.I would never purchase another product made by NEC.
Ineed a useful product for data transfer and a good 4GB is very helpful if u r shooting a lot of videos on ur cam. Definitely worth the buy.
I got the HP5455 2 months ago. The battery life is horrible, interface is awkward, and form-factor too large.... After dealing with the thing for 2 months, I've spent another $500 to replace it with a new palm (which I love). Stay away from the HP5455.
I purchased these for my Epson photo R300 printer. Since brand name ink costs so much it's almost as cheap to buy a new printer I thought I'd risk using these. They work great! I've printed both photos and written documents and frankly I see no difference between the quality of this ink and the factory brand. I will re-order these when the time comes.
I purchaed eight of the 8"x10" frames. upon arrival and unpacking them I literally poured five of the eight out in pieces, glass and pieces of the frame. The freight is more expensive than the actual purchase sooo I'm stuck with the pieces with only 3 usable frames all of which are damaged to some degree. Buyer Beware!!!
Very easy to set up and use. I also love the different colored face options that the remote comes with.
Amazon says that this harness doesn't fit in a 2011 Chevy Silverado. I can tell you for a fact that it does fit. I replaced the stock front & rear speakers and used these harnesses to make my connections a breeze.
...Having researched my product carefully...I couldn't find any flaws, so I decided to buy the Intel 3000 player with high hopes. Initial thoughts were great, the player is light weight (great for running, which I bought it for), small, and quite simple in most aspects.I did read from other critics that the headphones were painfull and poorly designed, so I opted to buy another set during the time of purchase of the MP3 player and I was glad I did. I see what everyone ment by the earbuds being annoying and oversized (at least for my ears.)The USB cable uploads into the player were quite speedy, faster than I expected. I would say the average was less than 10 seconds for each song to upload.Overall, the design is very sturdy, like what other reviewers mentioned. Although, I did notice that the removable face plate has the potential to break off easily if dropped. The only thing keeping it together is a spring loaded clip. I also noticed that the buttons are rather hard to push because of its rubber moldings. I finally got the chance to run with this thing and to tell you the truth you don't even notice it's there. I thought it would bounce around and have the potential to fall off my waist--not once! It really stay put and is light weight.Onto the software! At first I wasn't happy with the software because I was having problems uploading songs to the player. I overcame this when I realized that it was not the players fault, but of the operator (learn something new everyday!) I played around with the MusicMatch software that came with it and I uninstalled it within days. MusicMatch is more complicated to use than I wanted to deal with. I still didn't figure out how to copy songs and upload them to the player after awhile. On the other hand, the Intel Audio manager software proved better. It is very simple to use. Look at the availiable songs on your list and one click uploads them to your player. Very easy to use and am still using it.Overall, the player is great, the MusicMatch software falls flat. By the way, I was able to upload on average around 15-18 songs of about 1 hours worth of music on the 64 Meg of memory that comes standard with the player. Hope this helps!
The Brilliance 180P is nice upgrade over standard monitors. I had a 20 inch that took up a ton of desk space plus the thing was heavy and the internal tube was like a room heater. The Philips monitor has a bigger screen, brigther graphic display, and it's easier on the eyes. The drawback is the optional of USB hub not being inclued, but the price is good LCD monitor.
I started with a set of stinger screw type terminals. In order to complete the big 3 upgrade (0 Gauge - Battery to body, 0 Gauge Battery to engine block, and 0 gauge to alternator) a ring type terminal connection makes this a sinch. Used Db Connect ring terminals and install was a breeze. You have to get this product to support all those 0 gauge connections.
Outstanding quality. It has more features than I ever needed, but they don't get in the way. Unbeatable price.
100% bubble free it is supper easy to install finger free I'm so happy with my purchases I love it
This is the third one I bought, Cause two friends of mine wanted the other two Power Acoustik PWM-19, because this is Really Good, in Dominican Republic (where I'm from originally) people Love Music Car competition, and they use a lot of this Power Acoustik PWM-19 Pre Amp Equalizer...
I'm very happy with both the price and quality of this filter. I would buy it again.
Like most of the other folks i too got the stuff half broken. Most of the plastic pieces on the top hood and on the legs were bad broken. I returned the stuff back immediately and asked for refund.I would suggest that you go to Fry's or something and get one there for 10 more bucks may be.
I ordered this set along with a set (component for front doors) of Polk DB651's (coaxial for rear doors) and installed them in my 2009 Volvo S60. The Volvo had a basic stereo package and the stock speakers were glued inside the larger, riveted mounts and I simply pried the OEM speakers from the mounts and not having to use the Polk mount/adapters I just had to solder these to the existing connectors already in the OEM plastic speaker mounts and used the screws that came with the speakers to lock in them into the speaker mounts. I had the OEM HU-650 stereo (25 watts) when I first put the speakers in and when I first started listening to these speakers I had the impression that the sound was only slight better. I turned up the sound on a couple of songs I really like and the sound was cutting out and then I was thinking that these might be worse then the OEM speakers because at least the OEM speakers weren't cutting out like these... but I already had my eye on new head unit and ended buying one at Fry's, JVC KDR740BT for sale at $79. What a difference... the sound was incredible after I installed the JVC receiver, it was night and day and the base stereo of my car did not have an amplifier but the JVC has a 52W internal amp and now I am able to crank the stereo and no distortion. I have two amplifiers from my previous car and 12" subwoofer I will be installing next week so maybe I will come back later with a follow up.
Item works great and sounds very clear. Haven't had any issues with the product to report. Working to my likings
I loved it so much I got one for my Mom. I have noticed that it does have problems some times but I find it to be accurate over 95% of the time. I drive a lot through Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, D.C., & North Carolina just to name a few. I do print a paper map just incase I lose satellite reception (this has only happened once during a terrible hailstorm) & to check if I think there might be a better way. I find most people who have a problem find it quickly resolved once they set their preferences correctly... You can choose to avoid Toll Roads or Main Highways, You can opt for Construction Detours or set it for the Fastest or Quickest Route... These settings make a huge difference on the route the Garmin will take you. I stated out with a Cobra because the screen was larger but returned it quickly for my Garmin and I have been driving with it for nearly 2 years... I am LOST without IT!!!
I did not do my homework. This cable most certainly does not work with the Touch or iPhone. The only cable that works with these devices is the expensive AV cable from the Apple store.As for the quality / construction of the retractable cable - it is very flimsy and cheaply made. The cables are thin and the spring loaded retraction is tempermental.Save your money and get the real deal unless you have an older generation ipod device and you are just using this for occasional travel applications.
I hate serial devices. They are slow, they are finicky, you never know if you will stay connected to it from one minute to the next. But I end up using them everyday as part of my job.And the last thing you want is a suspect serial port. You want that to be perfect so you know, if you are having comm trouble, that the USB to serial conversion is not the issue.This little blue guy works great. Absolutely no trouble with 4 different converters. I highly recommend it. It is cheap and reliable. Which is more than I can say for some of the equipment I work on.
Everyone should own a small tripod. Makes group shots possible, and can be used for video. I'll never be without one, and love to give it as a gift....stocking stuffer.
I received an HP apple Ipod for xmas in 2004..granted it is not this newer model it is only the 20G. However my ipod has now broken three times...and each time HP has glady sent me another which in turn has also broke. I am now going on my fourth one in 13 months. Since HP offers such great customer service they will only give me a refurbished Ipod which I am sure will break shortly once again. Be careful when purchasing a product from them.
Have had nothing but outstanding luck with Brother products. This machine no exception. Worked great right out of the box - no problems at all. Print and copy quality are both excellent and the speed is as advertised. Installation of the ink cartridges was incredibly easy - the easiest I have installed. I even bought one for my dad. Highly recommended.
I love my Visor. I keep &quot;traditional&quot; Palm information such as names and appointments, but I also keep books, reference materials, and databases. If I'm around my computer, I HotSync several times a day. Recently, though, I had to go on a business trip for a couple of months and would not have the ability to HotSync. I figured ... for some piece of mind was a good investment.The backup process couldn't be easier. You pop the Springboard module into its bay, the Visor turns on and the Backup application appears. Tapping the backup button starts the backup operation, which lasts a couple of minutes. After that, you remove the module and store it in a safe place.I have actually used both the backup and restore features. I was very impressed by the ability to restore every aspect of the Visor, from its ID, to its preferences. All the applications and data were copied exactly, which saved me considerable frustration after having to perform a hard-reset.If you're constantly synching with your computer, you don't need the Backup module. If you are often away from your computer or if you use your Visor as a standalone PDA, the Backup module is not only crucial. This feature alone makes the Visor a worthwhile investment over a Palm.
Pros:This speaker seems fairly well made - it has a strong cone, and a heavy magnet. It sounds nice with great bass. It is a good speaker for the price. It requires a good amplifier, but I was able to get enough bass drive from my 2007 Honda Accord "Value package" radio by adding a few chokes in series to equalize the sound. The chokes attenuate the treble and thus allow more bass for a given volume levelCons:One of my two speakers developed a scratchy/fuzzy sound after 4 years of service. This might be a rare occurrence, and Pyle may have corrected the problem by now. I was temporarily able to fix it by tightening the big Phillips head screw in the center of the rear of the speaker (under the blue label). After a few days the problem re-occurred so I (destructively) took it apart and found that the center iron disk had shifted a little and was contacting the voice coil that surrounds it.
I'm not an audiophile. In fact, I've been happily using my nVidia nForce2/4 mainboards' for sound for years. My primary usage for this card is FPS games.The only thing I really notice with this card, vs built-in sound, is the bass boost feature. I needed bass boost for the Buttkicker to get a cleaner signal, and it does this quite well.I suspect a far less expensive card would have provided what I needed though :p
This unit was easy to set up and install with my current equipment. I was surprised how many channels it was able to pick up.
Beyond the fact that the unit failed to function right out of the box, the design, documentation, and defaults are crazy. To turn the unit on you have to remove the battery cover. The cover for the batteries is poorly designed and is difficult to latch. The belt clip will not secure to the receiver unit. The default temperature is 176 degrees and the only way to lower the temperature is to go all the way up to about 390 and start over at 40 degrees or so. And be quick about it, if you hesitate for a few seonds it reverts back to the default of 176 degrees. Even if the unit did work, I would need to read the 24 step directions in the documention every time, no way I can remember all the &#34;press this, press that...&#34; There is no KISS principle here!
Wish I would have purchased them four years ago! It was very easy to assemble and connect to the system.
When reviewing the ipod video i noticed that its features are nothing compared to other mp3 players on the market and if people would only shop smarter they would notice this. For example the creative vision m which is priced around the same has all the features of the ipod but has radio, longer battery life, and a better screen. Another thing i noticed is that in order to get movies and what not for the ipod u have to buy them, u cant just click and drop. Another downfall is the ease of scraching. And when it comes to its audio abilities the ipod doesnt offer many choices of formats for your audio, it doesnt even support wma format which is one of the most popular formats. so all in all i beg people not to just buy the ipod because its the only one u have seen and heard of but instead take my advice and shop around and i can promise u wont be disappointed if u do.
I purchased the W7/B (Black model) to finally move up from my antique DSC-P30 with 1.3 Megapixels. I couldn't be happier. Photos are focused unless I make a mistake, progam and manual modes add the possibility of improving my shots, and I am very happy that my rechargeable AA batteries can be used with this camera. In essence, I bought a very good digital camera for less than $300. The enclosed software is worthless, though.
I have two small kids and most of my pictures happen in interior settings (at home or at parties) and mostly after the sunset. My previous camera was 5 years old, had a large shutter delay and could not take pictures at low light, so most of my pictures were moved and missed the moment. It basically worked well in sunlight and that was it.I was waiting for the Panasonic LX2 to come out, because it has many features I liked better than the F30 (wide angle, manual controls, etc). But it came out and the noise in even well lit pictures at ISO 100 is really awful, so I decided not to wait anymore and went for the Fujifilm F30.The F30 is not the perfect camera (that would be the Panasonic LX2 with Fujifilm SuperCCD sensor) but it meets my needs perfectly. The flash is only needed to fill a backlit scene, but I never again used flash under any other circumstance. There's no need.I have to say it performs exactly as I expected. I was traveling with two friends, each with his own camera, and all the shots taken at night had to be taken with my F30 because the other cameras (comparable pocket digicams) could not handle the low light as the pictures turned out moved or noisy.As a bonus, the movie mode is so good that I stopped using my DV camcorder, even considering that the 640x480 video frames are smaller than the 720x480 DV frames. But the video quality of the F30 is so much better that I am happy to have less pixels. Of course, I am using a 1Gb memory card, otherwise I wouldn't be able to take useful movie clips.So, I am very happy with my purchase, even after having some problems with Amazon and its customer support (hint: don't cancel an order if you have little credit left on your card; Amazon doesn't handle that too well and their customer support people simply don't get it).
This is the second Professional Shooter I have purchased. The size, motor size, and grating/shredding capacity is what brings me back. I like to buy things in bulk and shred them myself and this does the job wonderfully. I love making my own cole slaw and this is so much better than busting my knuckles shredding the old fashioned ways. So thank you to Presto for this wonderful machine and I would whole heartedly recommend it!! The only reason I did not give a full 5 star (would have been 4.5 if that was possible) was because it is a little hard to hold and shred and the shooter doesn't shoot far so have to hold it over the bowl and press at same time can be a bit challenging. But overall it is the ideal shredder!
The D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N wireless router was just what we had hoped for after reading other reviews. It was easy to set up to replace our two-year old G router from D-Link, and now our connectivity is much stronger throughout the house. The laptop works just fine even in the backyard about 80 feet from the router. No failures to connect and no dropped signals any longer. So far there has been no need to reset the router or contact customer support. The improvement was very noticeable even with the one-year old laptop that has a G-rated wireless card. So there is no question that the router is backward compatible.
I found this product to be the utmost quality for the price they are sold at. I normally use expensive quality CD's because they seem to work well, but now I can use cheaper CD's that work just as good.
Good headphones for $12. After a few minutes the foam expands in your ear canal and are very comfortable. They provide a bit of sound isolation. I needed a set of earbuds that would fit nicely when my motorcycle helmet on. These do a great job. I can easily slip my motorcycle helmet over them without un-lounging them from my ear.
I bought this product a few days ago. I hoped that all the bad reviews are based on the old version of the product, but even today, in April of 2012 the spacebar problem is not fixed! It is impossible to use this keyboard for programming, and quick typing.Keyboard works out of box on modern Linux, except for the five programmable keys on the top of keyboard and the zoom buttons. I was able to make zoom work in Arch Linux, but I could not make 5 programmable keys to work.I did not experience the disconnect problem so it probably has been fixed.Mouse is OK, but wheel is very slow and hard to rotate. I am returning this product because of spacebar.
This machine arrived on time, in fact just in time. I set it up within 20 minutes of it's arrival (very easy) and the very next day we had a Tornado warning which wasn't anything major, but I'm sure if we had been fast asleep or it was of catastophic size, this little machine would have least have given us the change to fun for cover and save our lives. Everybody in potential disaster area's should own one of these. How much do you value your families lives. Thank you
This laptop is a worthless piece of junk! I am so angry right now, that I don't even know where to begin. Disc drive is cheap and flimsy, windows vista is horrendous, keyboard has broken twice and Sony had to send someone to do something to the "motherboard". It took 3 months for them to respond the first time. For some reason, it doesn't seem to be compatible with Apple's Itunes. Everytime you download pictures, they go to several different places, whether you want them to or not, each one more confusing than the next. Mouse pad is touch and go. You can not play any sort of game that requires fast mouse movement. I could go on and on. Please consider a different laptop.
This little mouse worked right away just plugged it into my Ibook and worked right away (a true plug & play)
i bought these speakers a few weeks ago and love them! These speakers sound great and can go very loud. I use them in a small dorm room and small bedroom at home and havent had a problem with the sub despite its large size. I reccomend the speakers to any music/game/movie lover! I use these speakers on my computer and with my TV and they are great and a breeze to set up! Get these speakers and you definitely won't regret it!!!
I buy a lot of switches over the course of a year, and the Netgear switches never fail. This is a Superb Gigabit Switch!
Great cable, no problems so far. Ordered it over the weekend and was supposed to receive it Wednesday but it arrived Tuesday.
I bought the F30 a month ago, hesitating a bit because the Samsung NV10 looked so much sexier, but nonetheless the spec sheet for this camera dominated the rest in its class. Truly you're getting a lot of bang for the buck with features that only SLR's had up to this point. I'm talking about ISO 3200, giving more than enough sensitivity to shoot clear pictures in low-light conditions without the flash. This camera's unmatched strength is in its low-light picture taking capability. Not to say that it is its only strength, the F30 takes beautiful pictures with vibrant colors. It has a simple-to-use interface and the manual features are pretty decent as well.It's battery life is amazing too; I've only charged the camera once since I bought it, taking at least a 1000 pictures, and it's probably going to be another week before my next recharge.cons:-at high ISO, you get pictures that aren't blurry, but lose a lot of sharpness. Won't be getting good 8"x10" prints, but for 3"x5" i think it's still fine.-manual feature won't let you adjust aperture & shutter speed separately; it's one or the other.
This case is perfect. It fits the Zen Vision W perfectly. Two of the other reviewers must have ordered for a different player. I do not usually waste my time reviewing products, but I wanted to clear this matter up. This is for the ZEN VISION W. Case is very well made and durable. I accidentally dropped my player from touring bag while out cycling today. It hit hard pavement and completely survived. Also I paid for expedited and it arrived in 2 days. This is a great case for the ZEN VISION W.
This Memorex Double Layer DVD Burner is an amzing buy and makes burning all types of things extremely easy. As many people have pointed out, this drive is very slow if you use USB 1.1. If you have USB 1.1 the drive will still work, but very slowly. USB 2.0 is not much better if you ask me. My IE Firewire ports were taken up by scanners and printers so I ended up buying a Firewire Card (this is quite simple to install, you have to be retarded not to be able to figure this out). Firewire is the way Memorex intended this burner to be operated on. Before, USB took anywhere from 8-12 minutes to burn a CD and upwards of 40 minutes to burn slightly less than 10 minutes of DVD Video. After using the Firewire Card a CD takes less than 2(!) and never has buffer underrun errors (no more wasted discs). Where this drive really shines is with DVD. I took an illegaly copied copy of "Doom" (the movie, 112 minutes), recoded the video files into MPEG-4 (using the supplied Nero 6 software) and then burned the entire movie in 6.5 minutes!!!!! That's 4.4 GB of video (ultra high quality) in less than ten minutes!!! Amazing. The NeroRecode is great for making the MPEG-4 video files which can then be watched on the Video iPODS. Brilliant. Now for Nero. Yes, Nero 7 Ultra Edition is out, but the supplied Nero 6 burning suite is included with this burner, and does a very good job. It is very easy to use, and is customizable and does every type of project imaginable (Data, Audio, Data+Audio, Video, Video CD, Picture, plus ones I don't remember and will never use!) and recognizes every disc type. The included editing software is very in depth and you can do a whole crapload of video, text and audio effects with video files from your miniDV or DVD Camcorder. Also included is Nero Photoshow Elite, which really isn't "Elite," but it does a decent job of storing, organizing and editing photos. You can even remove red-eye and other such things. If you havbe the correct specifications and use Firewire, you will realize that Memorex has gone way over-the-top with this wonderful external DVD burner. Definitely worth the money and will prevent your computer from becoming obsolete.The Bottom Line: Don't Use USB and don't use the world's first computer or yes, this probably won't work out for you.
After looking and listening to Bose, Cambridge etc.I gave this as a Christmas present to my parents.It is very well made and will hold 5 mp3 disks = essentially 600 high quality songs. It does randomize well and displays song titles before playing.As a long time audiophile and speaker designer I would recommend stuffing a moderate amount of loose pillow fill (from Walmart) into the back bass port. This will reduce the 'boomy' bass to a realistic better defined bass. Other than that awesome for the money.
I've bought in many places in the internet but the seller is excellent. the articles they have are of very good quality and work without any problem on my laptop. I recommend it and I'm pleased I did a very good buy.
This thing is great. It has a little sponge humidor and will hold 4-5 cigars. I am a fan of 60+ ring gauge cigars and really will only hold 3+ a one or two small ones. It is as tough as a tank.
I have been intrigued by this camera since its release. My old camera is a Canon PowerShot S30 (3.2MP). I wanted to buy an SLR to advance my photography skills and capabilities. When this beauty came along bearing a price tag under $1,000 and received prestigious acclaim I knew I wanted one. But I decided to delay for a few months, waiting to see what competition would arise, and how quickly the price would drop. That competition presented itself as the Nikon D70. Ultimately, I decided to get the D-Rebel because the price-to-quality ratio is exceptional; the ~$300+ more for the Nikon doesn't seem justifiable for what I think are negligible factors. Besides, my PowerShot has served me well and I'm used to the Canon system.I've played with mine in the field for two days. Last weekend was my introduction day and I made a lot of mistakes -- camera shake, off-focus, underexposure. Today I went back to the same spots [in similar weather] and received much better results by using my tripod, setting the exposure compensation to +1/3 (most of the time) and sometimes forcing a longer shutter than 'auto' suggested. My photos went from dull to incredible with a few easy adjustments. If your photos come out poorly always exhaust the manual solutions before blaming faulty camera construction.If you're moving up from a [Canon] SLR, many of the characteristics of the D-Rebel will be familiar. If, on the other hand, you're used to a P&amp;S like myself some things will be awkward. For example, using the viewfinder instead of the LCD monitor to compose shots; using the Main Dial and LCD panel to implement settings; and manual focusing. My PowerShot allows manual tweaking, but it is usually easier to let the processor handle certain functions. The SLR is different -- it invites you to play.I have read complaints about the camera's construction. Indeed, it is an all-plastic body, whereas the D-Rebel's big brother, the 10D, is magnesium alloy. But I think this will be an insignificant point for most people; the plastic body is sturdy enough to handle a day's work. It has a nice firm rubber grip on the right side. A friend has an EOS Elan 7 (n or ne) and the weight is approximately the same.I also know some people don't like the fact that the D-Rebel uses the flash as an AF-assist lamp -- particularly because once the flash pops it will take a flash exposure. But the solution is simple enough: push the flash back down. The camera automatically re-evaluates the shutter speed, maintains focus and takes the shot. You will need to have it on a tripod for the shot to be successful, though.After a lot of reading and searching for components to make up a great system, I ended up buying: Rebel with 18-55mm lens; EF 55-200mm II USM lens; 1 Gb Sandisk Ultra II CompactFlash; 420EX Speedlite flash; Sto-fen Omni-Bounce diffuser (for 420EX); Tiffen 58mm Deluxe Enhancing Filter Kit; Samsonite Worldproof 3.2 Download SLR bag; Tamrac Small Lens Case. (I wrote a review for the Samsonite bag. I think it's fantastic for carrying all my gear. I use the Tamrac bag when I want to travel light.)Here's a stupid mistake I made that I'd like to enlighten others to, so that they may avoid doing the same. When I first tested the camera most of my shots were indoors and required the flash. In many of those shots I noticed a black blob. I thought maybe my flash was defective. The manual says there are certain conditions where the flash may be obstructed. My solution was simple enough: two of my fingers were in the way. With my PowerShot, I had become used to lifting my ring and pinky fingers away from the flash and lens so they would be out of the way... now doing it put them in the way of the flash. Sometimes the simplest answer is the right one.Here are two things I feel quite fortunate to have learned (i.e., stumbled upon), as I did not read this in any review.(1) When using a [Canon] digital SLR you need a &quot;Type II&quot; lens. Lenses have always induced aberrations of light, which would create 'ghosts' and other weird things. But 35mm film is produced with a coating that prevents them. When you use a D-SLR, however, that coating is not on your sensor, so those light artifacts appear again. So Canon created the &quot;Type II&quot; lens, where the aforementioned coating is on the glass. The only problem is that there are only a handful of these lenses at this point. Unfortunately, this dramatically weakens Canon's claim that you can use &quot;over 50 lenses&quot; on your D-Rebel. While technically true, you probably wouldn't like the results. (Popular Photography magazine ran an article about this, which is on their site.)(2) Don't fall for tricky CompactFlash advertising. I bought several Viking Components CF cards for my PowerShot. They always worked well and I almost bought a big one for my D-Rebel. Then I considered the Lexar &quot;40x&quot; because they have a good reputation. &quot;40x&quot; sounds good, eh? The Sandisk Ultra II works at 60x! At the Large-Fine setting, this will save you one-third second of write-time. That is big when you think about action photography. The Sandisk card can write 3 images when the Lexar can only do 2. The Vikings are worse; they can't even write one image/second!I am exceptionally pleased with my purchase -- not with just the D-Rebel, but the whole system. It pays to do your research and decide what's right for you. Personally, I think I put together an excellent 'amateur SLR' package that will allow me to grow and explore for a long time. Hopefully you will feel the same with a D-Rebel over your shoulder.
I was a little skeptical from reading a few reviews attacking the quality of manufacture, but I got a great deal on this mouse and decided to try it out. The Kensington Expert Mouse is now in its seventh edition, and it is an incredible pointing device. It features four symmetrically placed buttons surrounding the huge trackball and the Scroll Ring. The four buttons can be programmed using the Kensington MouseWorks software, which is available on their website for download and also included in the CD. Using the MouseWorks software on Mac OS X 10.3.5, I was pleased to find its ease of use and instant installation.The mouse is native USB, and it includes an adaptor for those who have PS/2 connectivity.The scroll ring has somewhat of a cheaper feel to it, but it is quite an interesting and novel approach to the traditional scroll wheel, and it does the job quite well (it's also kind of fun). It does not seem liable to break within normal use.I am sure that the symmetry makes this mouse ideal for left handed users, who have trouble finding a trackball, as Microsoft and Logitech have slim offerings for left hands (lest you operate the ball with your pinky).The wheel glides effortlessly with a short break in period, and of course the software allows the user to control the tracking. I have owned two other optical trackballs (Microsoft and Logitech), and this one compares if not exceeds in quality. (Optical trackballs means that the sensors are optical, as opposed to the steel ball-bearing system.)For those with limited desk space, this is a very large device, but you won't have to move it around your desk like with a standard mouse.I was surprised to find that I will use the optional wrist rest; it is comfortable and non-encumbering, but many wrist rests seem like annoying novelties instead of functional devices.Trackballs are incredible, and this one is by far best in class, but I do not think it is worth the 100 USD price tag. I would recommend it for those who frequently use mouse operations - medical and engineering professionals, among others. The home user should think about the Microsoft Trackball Explorer or the Logitech Trackman Wheel, both of which are considerably less expensive and reasonably priced.
The stand was moderately what i had expected. It was not as solid as i had expected and it was not as sturdy as i'd hoped.
Al comprar el disco duro toshiba portable de 320Gb, pens&eacute; en buscar un estuche que me permitiera movilizarlo y protegerlo a la vez de posibles golpes y de la intemperie. Este estuche cubre esas necesidades.
I bought this cable as my second HDMI cable. The other is a monster cable that I spent over $50 for. There is no difference in quality and this cable is just as long.
The HDMI cable is a bargain. It is solid. I usually use it to send 1080i from a cable box from the basement to HDTV. It works excellent for that. I have also used it with 1080p from my computer in the basement. At 1080p, there is some artifact that was noticable. Over time it faded or became less notable. Not sure if that was me or the connection. It probalby is not the best option for those trying to have 1080p with high refresh rates, but I am guessing everyone's experience will be somewhat different. Overall, this does an excellent job and for the money, it is pretty tough to beat.
I just got the D-Link DPH-50U from amazon, while it was on sale + a good rebate. I figured at this price it would be a cool gadget to play around with. I recently discontinued service from another VOIP provider and signed up with Skype (also very reasonably priced for unlimited skype out to US and Canada). I also hate using my cell phone at home.This device was easy to install. I downloaded the most recent software from the dlink website (I use Vista). The only tweak I had to do in skype was to tell it audio in and out was through a virtual dlink driver (easy to set).Voice quality has been great (better than my old VOIP service). The only draw backs I can see are:1) The computer the dlink device is conected to must remain on (I have a computer that remains on anyway).2) Quirky dialing. In order to place a Skype Out call, you must dial the country code, area code, the number, then #so to dial:818-555-555you must dial:001-818-555-5555,#There may be a work around for this, but for the price of Skype Out and the post sale/rebate price for the device this is worth trying.I got free shipping from amazon, it was fast! Great service.
What can I say? I just ordered my second pair of these for our back patio. My first set, I placed in our den as the front speakers for our projector set-up. Beautiful sound for TV/movies (additional sub for bass) and for outdoor use. Yes, they are not 800 dollar bose speakers, but I can tell you there is NO cheap sound coming from these beauties :-) Super fast shipping, they look great and sound great too. Don't balk on these, they are the real deal.
This was a very ill-advised Christmas gift for my wife. Don't be deceived by its sleek appearance in catalogs: in reality, the unit's construction is shoddy and cheap.I could live with that if the product actually worked. Unfortunately, the sound quality is terrible and the unit goes through batteries like they're going out of style. We've been lucky to get 2 hours of play time out of a fresh set of alkalines.This product isn't worth $5, let alone the (money) I paid for it.
I had a problem with my cassette player in my old Ford station Wagon and was planning to replace it with a new one which can play CD's and MP3 also (I have some 600+ mp3 songs and loves good music/sound/quality etc.).But lucky that I did a small research and found a better alternative.what u need is this great gadget and CD/MP3 player and a car cigeratte light power adapter . (cost [$] total, Since I didn't have any of them)I got the review of this product from here but bought it from[local store], for [$] incl tax.I would like to tell you that this is one great product which delivered in such a way that I was so overwhelmed.Just for people who has the same requirement as mine.Buy the iRiver CD/MP3 player which gives an excellent quality/price ratio.NB:Don;t forget to switch of the unit while not in use.It uses power whether you play the player or not.A good buy and very good product.
So here's where I'm coming from: I'm big on photography enthusiasm (I would rate myself as a semi-serious to serious amateur), and very low on budget. I've owned a Pentax SLR camera before, as well as a few point-and-shoots.I bought this camera last August after doing a lot of research both online and in magazines like Popular Photography. All the reviews raved about it, and boy, were they true! It's a wonderful camera for both the starting amateur (you can just set it on the Auto mode, and all you need to do then is point and shoot!) and the more serious amateur (you can make the camera all-manual by selecting the corresponding mode, or do speed-priority and aperture-priority). Still life and close-up enthusiasts will definitely enjoy the depth-of-field preview button, and everyone will benefit from Nikon's great series of lenses. One note there: this camera works with the Nikon &quot;G&quot; series lenses, which have no aperture ring -- aperture is set electronically from within the camera.While I have exposed only a very few rolls of film with this camera yet, I have a friend who took hers to Norway, shooting in low-light conditions, from speeding boats, buses and what not, entirely in the point-and-shoot AUTO mode -- and the snaps look absolutely brilliant! Hats off to the light-metering system, which is better than on similar Canon Rebels etc.There is one point to note however: while this SLR kit comes with the 28-80mm G nikkor lens, I bought a different kit, which had the 28-100mm G lens. I find the extra zoom of that lens makes it even better if you want to survive on a one-lens-only basis. The other lens I want to buy soon (since I'm somewhat interested in bird photography) is the 70-300mm nikkor G lens.If you are considering digital cameras as well -- I decided to go for a manual SLR because there is no way you can get this quality of photos and this range of optical fiddling options at this low a budget in a digital camera. I would say that's easily two years away right now. I just get my photo lab guys to make me a Photo CD, so I can easily send the pictures I really like to all my friends to admire! ;)In summary, I would say look no further -- Nikon's N75 is the best non-totally-professional SLR film camera out there for a price that fits everyone's pocket!
Basicly this is a cheap upconverting dvd player with divx, picture quality is 9 of 10 on my westinghouse 32 lcd, besides dvd disc, it can play .avi and .wmv files. So far I haven't had any problem like pause during playback. The appearance is ok, not fancy. One thing worth mentioning is that this unit requires to connect by composite (or s-video) first to set up, if you connect it by hdmi or component, it wont work. After you change the settings to HDMI or component, it will work with hdmi or component.
I thought I'd "splurge" and spend the extra bucks to get a heavy duty machine. I've always bought the little $10 models, which last only 3-4 years at best. This Kinyo Commercial rewinder was broken right out of the box. Dead. Nada. What a disappointment. On the bright side, though, Amazon has the best return policy in the world. What a company!
I am very pleased with the picture, sound quality, mobility. So far, I have not experienced any problems. It was just what I was looking for.Update: February 3, 2009. I loved this little thing, used it in my home, not in my car. I was very careful with it. It died last night.
I have had this camera for about 5 months now, purchased to replace a Canon Elph APS. The switch to 35mm format has given me much better photo quality than APS. This Pentax feels like a quality camera, with an attractive metal body, solid buttons and a focus rocker switch, not a plastic lever.The automatic lens cover closes when it shuts off. It is slightly larger and heavier than the Canon Elph models, but still very compact, and easier for me to hold steady. The zoom is quite smooth, and the time between shots faster than average in my opinion. Red eye is a common problem, so you must remember to use the red eye reduction mode. I have only replaced the battery once for about 25 to 30 rolls of film, although I'm not sure how much of that was flash. I am very satisfied with this camera, and would have rated it 5 stars if the remote was not optional, and fit into the camera body, as with several comparable Olympus models.
I have the same problem as the first reviewer. I didn't purchase the TV my dad did. So I don't know if I can get repaired. Picture looks great while it is on.
You get what you pay for. When I saw the price of this cable and the fact that it had FREE shipping too. I thought why not. Can't go wrong for $2, well yes you can. The quality is awful, not even worth $2. Spend a bit more and buy the $10 one from Walmart, I think it is Ematic.
After researching DVD players on Panasonic's website, I decided the S55 was perfect for us.The only local retailer that carried this product was Target, but they where $26 more than Amazon.I made the purchase on Amazon's website on Sunday, and the product was delivered by UPS on Wednesday(3days later). I even opted for the Free-Shipping. So for $104 it was delivered to my door.The product itself has been flawless, it's played every Media I have thrown at it. It has no problems playing the DVD's my GE Player refused to play.It apperas as though the S55 will be replacing the S25 &amp; S35.Amazon Rules!!
Like the other reviews, we liked this humidifier for about the first month. Although it was a pain, we didn't complain that we had to change the filter at least once a month because of the mineral content in our local water supply. However, now when we turn it on there is a burning, smoke smell coming from the motor. After reading the other reviews I see this is not an uncommon problem and I think this humidifier is dangerous.
Chose it as it would work with my Nikon D5100 camera and its ability for bounce lighting indoors. Nice small design that will ont overwhelm the camera.
Congratulations for those who value their hard earn dollar that wanted a large wide screen HDTV LCD and got the Vizio L32HDTV 32". If you got some extra cash and is a video expert, you might as well past on this set. For values and features there are none even close. The image is great, but not the best in term of sharpness. I am going to compare this to a Panasonic HDTV 26" square tube and the SHARP LC-26SH10U 26" LCD HDTV.Features:Wow, PIP, over-air channels info, VGA, HDMI, 2-componets, even digital out. The built in HDTV tuner is the fastest I seen, but still slower then analog. It is very light for a 32" LCD set. The screen height is comparable to about a 26"-27" square analog. The best engineer case I have seen. It is fast to detach four side clips to remove the top. The colors are very accurate and vibrant. The three presets image settings are great and there is one user defines setting. Overall there are not many settings to adjust from. Built-in HDTV tuner is standard for all new sets by law. 32" for 799 is beyond its time. Good sounds from speakers.The not so good features:Sharp image is the major downfall if you have seen HDTV at its best and it is not at its best with this set. You can even see this at Costco. The image detail on the hairline and eyes are duller then other. Dark areas on screen are dark and you can't make out any details like other LCD sets. It is unbearable to watch Star War on DVD, since the details and sharpness are so fuzzy. DTV is good if you don't compare it to other HDTV set quality. The Tonight Show broadcast doesn't jump out at you like a Sharp LCD.One antenna for DTV and another for analog is one too many. Analog reception is painful. Sharp was a little better and the Panasonic was the best, but no HDTV sets can produce any comparable quality analog reception. The image setting lack cool, normal, warm adjustment, which most sets can? I don't know why LCD sets don't have as good auto-scaling like the tube HDTV set? For DVD input it is manual.I will over look on the lack of sharpness and would consider this a great buy with 4.5 stars. I guess you would just have to sit further from the set. ABC and NBC 1080i broadcast are the best. HD sport, mainly football, is why I got this device. Go to locate warehouse store and see for yourself and compare it.
If you're looking for:1. Reasonably priced2. Versatile range of use3. Comfortable4. Somewhat portable5. Decent bass6. Retro look7. "Fun" sound for leisure listeningAnd you don't mind:1. A few strains of your hair stuck in the metal band2. Plasticky build3. Minimum soundstageThis is the headphones for you.It's not the best in the world, but it's one of the best among its price range. I personally find the phones to be very comfortable for long-hour use. And the sound quality, while is not the HD level, offers a fun experience without exposing flaws out of mp3 compression. This is the ultimate "fun" headphones for my iPod.
The Garmin is a great product and easy to use!We especially like the ease of programming a route to follow.
I got this headphone from my sister which means that it was used already, and I have been using it for around 3 years, the last 2 years at he gym that means drops and humidity, and it looks like nothing breaks this headphone down.If you want a durable headphone and you don't care about the best sound quality (again if you are not an expert you won't tell the difference) I recommend you this product.
I write this review only because the negative reviews almost made me not buy the Belkin FireWire Hub. Alas, the options for such a devise are few and far between and unless you want to order something (instead of picking it up at the store) you have even fewer choices.So, reluctantly, I picked this up and LO! on my Intel MacBook it was 100% plug and play. No software, no freezing, nothing but sweet FireWire action.At this very moment I have a LaCie DVD Firewire drive, SeaGate 300GB Firewire drive, MOTU 8Pre Firewire Interface and a Canon DV Recorder all plugged in with one more port to spare. I was having trouble daisy chaining all of them before and so far (a few hours) everything has been running great. If I have any trouble I'll update this review.My only critique is that the hub is so small and light weight it sort of need to be pinned down, otherwise it'll go where ever the wires take it. Just FYI.
It's a wonderful system. Small and portable, but large enough to easily read the map. I highly reccomend it for anyone looking for a navigation system. My girlfriend just moved up form Texas and swears by it.
This worked out of box on two laptops. One that is several years old running Windows XP, and my new laptop running Windows 7 Home Premium. Should be easy enough to install and configure for even novice users. Be sure to clearly check if your display resolution is supported before buying. I didn't and mine is currently sitting in a box of spare computer parts. :-( But that was my fault because I must have got products crossed when I was checking so many reviews.
When I recieved the package and pulled out the batteies there was a sticker on the boxes with large text that said 600mAh per batt which this does not meet or exceed canon's requirements since the canon batteries are over 700mAh per batt. But none the less, you get what you pay for, and for 8 Bucks you cant really be mad. Amazon should have the seller edit the description for this product since it is false advertising!
This remote is a good remote. I was able to sync this remote with all my components which was quite a few. I like all the options it has. I did have to go through all of the codes to sync up some of the components. Don't give up just keep trying. It is a little time consuming to get quite a few components synced up.The only thing I didn't expect and the reason I rated it 4 stars... I had to purchase a rf/ir signal booster(an extra $25) which takes in a rf command and translates it to ir. It was placed in my closet with most of my compnonents. After the signal is translated through the booster, it shoots a signal which bounces of the (closet)walls and commands the other components. That's why I say it needed a little help. If this was talked about in the description of this product, I might have went with a remote/booster combo which is available or I would have atleast known that I needed this so I wouldn't have to then research this and order and wait for delivery.
We are very happy with the product and service. The delivery was a lot faster then what we expected.
The Panasonic Hands-free headphone works fine and is good value for the price. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one if needed.
First. This lens loses a star only because It's not an L and I own the L equivalent which I use on a 5D and occasionally on 35mm. The L has better build and an edge in peformance, but I won't believe 95 of 100 who say they can tell the difference. This lens has excellent build quality and optical performance, plus it has IS. The latter is always an advanage if you don't mind the extra battery drain. I would rate most Ls as being 5 stars, but it's all relative. The lens combinesperformance, value and features for a much lower price than an L. As a general rule, you save small amounts of weight on lenses intended for 1.6 cameras.I should say I have rough equivalent to L because there is no actual L equivalent in focal length or IS. Even inthe newest ieration, the L series is not aimed at non-professionals. Focal length may always be the same, but the effective focal length is another case with Canon which now offers in DSLR 1.0, 1.3 and 1.6. If you know what you're doing, you can just do the math for effective focal length and decide if it fits your shooting. you can also go by your own experience. I no longer own this lens, not because it was not excellent to outstanding, but because it did not fit my lens inventory needs any longer.If I were still doing 1.6, I'd be inclined to rate it at 4.5 and the L at 5. And I'd tell you to buy this lens, not the L. Canon only makes a coulple of quasi-dogs for DSLR, I don't have a great opinion of the 18-55 which is sometims a kit lens and it's just so so. I have one, but I don't know why I keep it. I bought this lens not long after it was issued and liked it a lot, but it was a mistake because 1. I moved to and shoot mostly full frame and this won' t work for it and 2. it duplicates my daily working lenses in large part and 3, it doesn't cover my frame.I use 16-35 f/2.8L and the 24-70 f/2.8L as the daily workhorses, i.e. 75-90 percent of what I'm interested in. I use the 70-300 DOand use an assortment of other lenses. I would recommend strongly buying this lens in preference to the L series if you use a conversion factor camera. Otherwise IMHO, you're throwing your money away. In 1.6, this is roughly a 28-88. The L 24-70 works out to approx 40-110, a useful focal length, but not much wide and not a lot of telephonto. But it works out for me because I can swap it from the 5D to a 20D and save weight in lens haul.But it makes absolutely no sense to buy the 16-35L for a 1.6 factor unless you like to throw money around or you expct to move to full frame. Otherwise buy this lens and take advantag of the IS and use the difference to buy another good lense. If it seems steep to you, it doesn't for me. This is a high speed, complex zoom and image stabilation. It's a fair price although I wouldn't mid a couple hundred off. A 24 is not all that wide these days but a 16 still qualifies as a superwide. the 16-35 is designed as an wide angle lens, ultrawide to near normal. I wouldn't waste my money on it unless if could put that image on a full frame. That's why I bought one. Contrary to popular opinion, you don't gain anything by using a larger format lens on a smalle r format unless there is an huge difference in quality.That rarely happens. Optical design places theoretical limits on resolution.A lot of the money for an L series lens goes to pay for it to cover the 35mm frame well. Its superior optics are lost in putting onto a smaller sensor. It isn't designed for it, this lens is. I think this would make a good match with the excellent 10x22mm lens for the 1.6 cameras. I've kept that lens even though it largely duplicates teL lens. But it's crisp, contrasty and swet. (I do lot of WA work and have 8mm fisheye to lenses mounted by adapter , all fixed focal lenth).You'll like this lens a lot if 1.6 and ideally someone can lend you one or you otherise find a way to check it out.Let me make a couple of notes from the standpoint of someone who worked as a pro long ago. A camera is a tool. A camera to impress clients rarely makes a better image. I collect cameras and right now am focusing on Leicas. When camera payments were like Mortagage payments, I couldn't justify Leicas and there were a lot of advantages to Nikons (at that time). I bought what I needed, not what impressed people. Don't buy cameras to impress people unless you can afford it. I didn't want to do weddings, but I had a high end Rollei and a Yashicamat that I used until the Rollei came along. I don't think anyone could see the difference. Fifty years ago, the story was to use a Graphic because people expected to see one. I used them when it made sense, which wasn't all that often in my case. I frequently carry very old cameras that surprise people. Right now my favorite is a very compact 1925 square folder with a couple of mods.Great images and there are others.I've never been to Luxor, but I once did a lot of industrial work and digital dirty bothers me. Changing lenses on DSLRs in dusty places is asking for trouble. Don't do it if you can avoid it. I carry a changing bag for other reasons and sometims use it for lens swaps. But there are few lenses that can resist truly fine dust. In the past I actually used a Nikonos for dusty areas,. If,, it was bad enough, I'd consider a flexible underwater rig, i.e. the super Baggie principal with a lens provision. I check weather and circumstance and make provisions for shipping the cameras if something would keep them out of carryon I never carry tem in baggage. You can't trust your baggage to be safe.Lens Hood. Most of my Canon lenses come with hoods and they stow well. Whether I use one is a different question. It is cheesy to not include it or a soft leather case that probably costs them a couple of dollars.Don't obsess about whether a lens is an L or not. Some of the non-l's equal anything else you'll see and there won't be an equivalent L. The 100 mm macro is a great lens and I carry to most places. Several of the telephoto zooms are outstanding. Imay add another and it will probably be an L, but only because I'm looking for specific characteristics. If an L fits, buy it, but unless you're shooting full frame, be careful about throwing your money away. A lens designed to cover your frame i is optically designed to do that. To date, so far as I know, Canon has not made a DSLR L lens. ig deal. One of the best lenses I own is the 50mm f/1.4. I owned it before the L 50mm f/1.2 was issued. It's not worth the extra money but it is worth the price difference between it and the f/1.8. The speed difference is secondary to quality differences.Characterisitics. There are plenty of tests that will tell you that Zooms at a given focal length are outdone by fixed focal length. It's true. There aren't many people if any who will see it. I like the zooms because they travel well and they very sharp. I sometimes try to use a fied focal length lens because aside from being a bit shaper and adjusted for that specific length, they're more compact. The L zooms look like telephotos where they are or not. They're a chunk. One other thing about zooms. If you work at it, you can get vigneting. Most lenses havea bit wide open, but rarely noticable. If you see this, make sure the film hoood is tight and check the filter heighth. I had one filer a millimeter too deep and it showed. Finally,Peple mention flare. Use alens hood (and buy a rollable rubber hood). But zoom lenses have a tendency to flare more and they have other characteristics that aren't bad, just different sometimes. The typical quality zoom has elements ranging in number from about 18 to nearly 30. That's a lot of suface to cause flare. There are things I use fixd lenses for. But I spent a lot of time with this lense tryig to deliberately produce flare -- or how to avoid it.It's good, but if you work at it, you may see flare. There are circumstances shere I try to put the zoom aside for something else.last, I've had some good third party lenses and som dogs. I'll take some tradeoffs but sharpnes is not one (within type). Given the price of lenses,I'd try to use some of these before I bought. I have a Tamron that is useful on 1.6 cameras, but I've had others that I wouldn't buy again
I'm very pleased with my camera flip bracket. It works great, it's well made, it was shipped quickly, and it is very handy in use.
I believe this product is worth the price. The shell is tough so i don't have to worry about the damage to my hard drive inside. Inside, they have provided belt and cushion to allow the hard drive to swallow any jerk and stay at its place. All-in-all, its' worth it !
I never really knew just how easy, and reasonable it is to shop on-line with Amazon.com
We bought this DVD player months ago and haven't had any problems! It was easy to set up and works well--we haven't been disappointed.
I was definitely nervous about buying this item with the awful reviews, but I saw Boris S left a great video review. The bad reviews were all from 4 years ago, which is really odd, and then Boris's in 2011 so I felt better. The mount works great, and after adjust the tension screw holds the TV up no problem. Maybe the issue was with heavier TVs from 2007, while I used a 19" LED TV that weights just 3 lbs.
the athena LS-50B satellite speakers have very good sound quality for such a low price.they have excellent midrange and highs.they make great surounds for music or home theater.
The item was in excellent condition and the price is also so affordable. when I order for this item, the condition was good acceptable, but when I received the item it was packed and appear like new with all necessary accessories. Thank you
This mouse is exactly what I wanted. It is a comfortable fit for my small hands, as well as my husband's large hands. The scroll wheel and buttons are programmable and located for easy access. The micro receiver is small and can be slipped in the mouse when not being used, thus conserving battery power. I use this mouse every day for my business and from my perspective, Logitech didn't miss a trick when they designed this mouse. My husband liked mine enough to purchase one for himself. We are both exceedingly pleased with the performance of this mouse and would rate it a definite A+.Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks
Within its limits this device works very well. It was easy to set up & found all my tunes both ripped from CDs using Windows Media Player & downloaded from Napster. The remote has limited capability but enough to select the albums & tracks I want to play although slowly. Being able to add to the Playlist dynamically is nice.My biggest reservation is the interference. I've followed all the advice given but still have dropouts & "clicks" every 10-30 seconds. I need to do more to isolate & eliminate. If I can the rating jumps to 5 stars, if I can't down to 1 star (0 if possible)& I would want my $$ back.
My experience with the 4GB Cruzer Contour:- as a start I uninstalled the U3 software which is - in my opinion - a useless piece of junk that you have no control over, runs even if you don't want it to run and installs a virtual drive for its operating system. U3 should be an option not preinstalled on the drive.If you need portable applications then I would highly recommend to check out portableapps.com. Their suite is user friendly, no installation on the computer, you have total control over the software and includes lots of useful applications for free.- speed is good, I didn't notice any significant difference compare to my Lexar Jumpdrive- the sliding mechanism is OK but no grip on its surface thus hard (almost impossible) to open/close it with one hand- looks good but it is wider then most regular usb drives so if you have the USB ports close to each other then you might be out of luck because it can block the access to the other port- I really like the small "leather" case that comes with it. It provides good protection, I attached it to my key ring since I prefer to keep it in my pocket I don't like the lanyard style- I paid $48.99 and for this price it deserves 4 stars...
I usually have issues with the web cams i get, but this one works just fine. I use windows vista on a dell 1525. The audio & picture is pretty good. The (audio & visual) set up was simple, and it fits just fine on my laptop.
I've had this TV for about 2 Months now. The Picture Quality is excellent and the TV looks really good too. For the Price (around $700) i think this is of great value..good quality at a reasonable priceIt take a few seconds to power On, but this is not a big issue for me.(I also have a 42" samsung which powers on faster)
Works well, easy to install. I was hoping for a little more volume to the speakers but overall very pleased!
After looking at the local camera shop for binoculars in the $175- $250.00 range, I stumbled accross this Bushnell model. I liked the price, and I am stunned by the quality; they are certainly every bit as good as the more expensive models I tried out. Watching the birds at the feeder is utterly amazing; watching the squirrels, looking at the sky, it is all fabulous. Sure , you can spend more money, but I think this satisfies my basic needs.
If you're setting up a professional, studio-quality sound system, you might want to get something else, but for the home user, I can't imagine a better solution than this one.My only complaint isn't with the speaker itself, but with the fact that if I'm using it late at night, I know I have to turn it off because my neighbors will be annoyed.I don't really have a lot of "boomy, bassy" music. I'm more of a jazz, "new age," and classical guy. Instrumental, and largely acoustic, music, not much in the way of electronic and not a whole lot of vocals. In that stuff which I do have which is vocal-heavy (Pink Floyd, Dire Straights, etc) there's still plenty of acoustic music involved and a lot less electronic "noisy" stuff.For vocals, I can't tell if this device improves the sound at all, but that's normal for subwoofers. And for acoustical music, there are only some "low-lights" of the music (rather than "highlights," you see) which come through, but except for bass drum and tympani drum hits, I don't really consciously pick up too much. The sound from my system is slightly clearer with this on than off, but it's not terribly notable.So, for my musical tastes, this isn't really about music. What it IS about, is MOVIES. And from a "movie standpoint," this thing is INCREDIBLE.Most movies don't have tremendous bass, of course, throughout. It's mainly action-flicks and sci-fi flicks where a subwoofer really shines through. The deep rumble as a Star Wars starship flies past, or the feel of explosions in a war movie, for example, are phenomenal. I've been in the best theaters, and listened (or rather, "experienced") a number of really nice "home theater" setups. I've even been in real combat. I can say, the effect from this reminds me of the real thing, far more than it reminds me of any "theater" situation I've been in.I'm using a Pioneer 1019 A/V receiver, feeding into this by the unfiltered input. I've set my crossover to 100Hz. And it's just remarkable how REAL these sorts of things come through in movies. Explosions feel real. Gunfire feels like real gunfire. And so on and so on.I'm sold. 12" subwoofers always put 10" or 8" subwoofers to shame in terms of movie-sound-reproduction. And this is the best 12" sub I've had the opportunity to use so far.The fact that I got it so ridiculously cheaply is the most remarkable part. I can only imagine that Polk has an even better version coming soon, to replace this one. But it's hard for me to imagine what that might be, since this one is virtually PERFECT from my perspective.It's been discontinued, so get it while (and where) you can. If you can get one, you won't be disappointed!
Had this product for 4 days and can't keep it running for more than 5 hours at a time before having to reset the router. Once reset, goes back to working fine, BUT CAUSES A MASSIVE HEADACHE.
I've had this computer for about 3 months, and for the most part I love it. I bought a 22" widescreen monitor and disconnected the other tv in the room. It's amazing everything that this computer will do.I did run into the same problems that are already listed here. I found that they were worse when I had large files stored (photos and recorded tv programs, mostly.) When I deleted a bunch of things it ran much better. An external hard drive would definitely help.Another thing that made a huge difference was downloading the available update for the video card. I'm an illustrator and use a lot of video-intense programs. Suddenly, they all work great.I have run into some Vista compatibility issues, but downloaded updates and drivers have mostly eliminated those problems. I'm *still waiting for HP to come up with a Vista 64 driver for its Personal Media Devices. Very frustrating considering that there is a bay for it built into the front of this computer.Totally agree about HP support. I'd rather slit both wrists than contact them ever again. Still love their products, though. Oh well.
I'll have to agree with some of the other reviews~ the battery doesn't fit quite right. You'll have to fold up a little piece of paper and wedge it at the bottom to shim the battery up against the contacts. Other than that, it works fine with good long life between chargings and will play all day. Since I'm not swapping batteries back and forth the battery fit isn't too much of a problem. Still, I'm only giving it three stars because it claims to be an exact replacement.I did check my model and battery part number carefully to make sure I wasn't buying this battery for a model not specifically listed. My device is a Creative NOMAD MuVo2 and the original battery part number was BA20203R79903.
This is not a bag for the big dslr cameras. I use it with the Canon G11, a small Canon flash unit, extra battery and charger, and extra AA batteries an charger for the flash. It gets a little crowded but it is exactly what I want to be able to have everything I need without hefting a monstrous bag. Perfect for the right camera. Just don't expect it to handle the big ones.
I was very excited to get this camera the other day. I had to buy a new one because a mustek one I bought offline was pretty crappy. Though this camera is a great camera every picture is focused unlike the other one I had and it takes extraordinary photos. Though I was contemplating to keep my other one because this one has such a small LCD and doesn't swivel like the other one. It does have better filters than the other one though they are just black and white and sepia they are still better than all the other ones. One big problem I've found with mine is that to open the connectivity area it's like you have to break off the plastic you don't but it feels like it maybe in a newer model they will have fixed that.
JanSport Driver 8 Core Series Wheeled backpack arrived in a timely manner. I ordered it for my niece who is a nursing student. She loves it. It allows her to carry her laptop and her large nursing books.
The sound quality is very good, but it is impossible to walk or even move your head without getting at least one of the headphones out of place. The cable is short too.If they could fit better definitely they will be the best option. I didn't wanted to spend more than $30 without sacrificing sound quality and that is exactly what I got, but you can't go through a whole song without getting them put of place.
some sounds in songs arent played as clear as on the fm transmitter, but overall quality plays like a cd. cool.
Actually the one that i bought was DV9500 17" Entertainment PC ( Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.0 GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB LightScribe DVDR/RW DL/WIRELESS/895MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600 w/Webcam /Vista Home Premium) but as we speak, it's out of stock! Fortunately, i was too lucky to get the last one before it's over! So, go for it before it's too late :P
It's built very nicely, sturdy and folds up in a easy to carry package. Great deal for the money spent!
Works reall well from my EVGA 8800GT to my Toshiba 720p 37" LCD. Has to get a little audio connector for the TV, to go from the 3.5mm stereo to the red/white RCA sockets (MyCabelMart [BB-CC399FM] $2.65). Picture is perfect, was worried I should have bought a DVI to HDMI cable but heard people had issues with them. This solution has worked out great.
I have the same probelm as previous reviewer, the battery indicator does not work. But it is not big deal for me.Another problem is the EQ function stopped working after few times of use. I was almost to return this product. Then I thought that I may need to upgrade the firmware. So I check riohome.com for upgrade. It turned out that I already have the lastest version (1.08f) but I did upgrade anyway. It actually helped!...so go figure. My EQ function is back! According to the manual, normally after you turn off the unit, the EQ setting and your playlist will return to &quot;normal&quot; mode (in other words, you will loose them). But I did not find that is true anymore for EQ setting. I guess they fixed that. I hope that they will have 'resume' function in the next upgrade too. It is kind of pain to begin with first song every time.The playlist function is hard to use because you don't see the name of the song...you can only see #. Who on earth could remember what song#56 is???Other than that, the sound quality is nice. The navigator function is so intuitive. You can organize files into sub-directories and moving thru them easily. Firmware upgrade is easy. Basically, you download the software, burn it on blank CD and then put CD in player and just push play. Anti-skip/shock function works well, especailly when you play MP3 files b/c the CD is not spinning all the time (that also help saving battery power). It works okay for regular music CD too.
This product was soo cool...i had been looking for a cd player for a long long time and i finally found this one, it never skips even when u drop it and the esp makes it do ur music is crystal clear in the car. Its tiny and very lightweight so it wouldnt be drag to carry around. I really like it. it was good for the price
I was delighted by these boxes. They are not glamorous, but they are efficient. I would have settled for a simple cardboard box that was exactly the size of a CD (and long enough to hold a bunch), and this, while essentially a cardboard box, is very thoughtfully designed.My reason for buying a bunch was to store CDs that I've now put on my computer, so I only need them for backup. I wanted the most compact manner possible to store them, and this is it. It also seems to be by far the cheapest.Until you need one, it is folded flat. It easily assembles, and is sturdy and attractive (black, with metal corners and a lable holder). I threw out all of my jewel cases, and bought a lot of paper sleeves for the CDs, and can fit a large number of CDs and booklets (maybe 80? I didn't count) in each box. I guess you could also keep the jewel cases, but I am delighted to have the shelf space back instead.I now also use one of them for computer backups and software disks. There's room in a single box for all of my backups, all of my software, all of the manuals, and a ham sandwich (although probably not the best place for the sandwich).
In the past I have been a strong proponent of Netgear's products.They were always one of the most innovative wireless router companies. Howver, they seem to be yet another company who's quality has been destroyed by outsourcing.I bought this modem for its new security features, but it lasted only 5 or 6 months before it failed. I believe it failed after I updated the bios with the built-in upgrade wizard. It now is not able to establish an IP connection with my cable modem.I tried installing an old version of the router bios, but this has not helped. I know the configuration settings are correct - I tried every combination that should work.Netgear customer support will not honor their warranty because they claim upgrading to their new bios is a "configuration" problem, not a hardware problem.
I did lot of research on speakers and spent about 2-3 months including reading reviews, browsing web site including JBL's, comparing various speakers, window shopping.For the price available, I believe these are excellent speakers.Excellent clarity in surround sound (so crisp and clear) and Sub-Woofer rocks.No distortion of any kind at higher volume.I usually select DTS if available on DVD's. THX movies sound awesome. I did let my receiver configure the speaker parameters.Based on my experience, I would definitely recommend these speakers. I use them in my great room and for this size they still completely fill the room with excellent sound.One good movie I can suggest for trial is X-Men United in DTS surround sound.Waiting to try with True HD.
Like other reviewers, I bought this SONY after my old machine refused to play back my antique but loved tapes. I was shocked at all the DVD complaints I read here.Although I like to edit tapes on my computer, its a job or two sometimes. I burn DVD easily in real time with a free-standing Sansung DVD burner that cost me 100 dollars. Its got a list of about 125 or so. At the time I bought it at Fry's, and loved it so much I got another a few weeks later. ALl you do next is get Audio and video out from the itty bitty combo plug, and then use the round rca plugs to go to the burner. Yes, a totally free standing burner. Plug it in, and go to the bathroom or what-ever. Automatic performance once started!!!! Now I also use this burner to record TV shows and such. Its like a VCR for DVD media.I use this for several formats of video. Now I am sure there is a loss of quality, but it does an excellent job of video transfer. FAR superior to recording to VHS tape.
I was very happy with how fast I received this product. The cable is of much better quality than what I could get at the store but a lot cheaper!
I would not recommend this router to anyone. At first it worked okay even with sporadic connections. I could never hold connection steady for a few hours. It was constantly disconnecting and looking for connection. If you are like me who listens to online radio and that would cause a constant problem of disconnecting and connecting again and again. The worst happened after 7 months, when it completely stopped working. I am not sure what to recommend as I had two wired Linksys routers which only lasted 12 months each. I don't know what the problem with them but they simply stopped working. So look else where for your router needs. Help Support is non-existent with both linksys and netgear. If this things goes down, you pretty much on your own.
This is my 2nd HP scanner. The first was the top of the line scanner of 1999. After a year it just stopped working. The bed lit up but then it would say "cannot find scanner." Even HP tech support couldn't figure it out. I got this one for Xmas, used it a handful of times, now I get a strange clicking sound and no scanned product. HP is sending me a new one... Maybe I should just buy a digital camera instead....... I will steer clear if HP scanners from now on...
This is a great camera! I have used it for a 1-1/2 years and I love it. I am a free-lance journalist/artist/photographer and it works for everything except nighttime fires and dark interior shots with no flash. It is a bit slow for shots such as evening deer movement. I have gotten award-winning sunset/sunrise photos with this, as well as wonderful photos of my children both indoors and out. I have also used it for macro photography. For someone who wants an all around camera, this one is perfect -- it is fast, crisp and clear. The colors are wonderful. The kit lenses (18-55 and 55-200) are good. If you want to do serious wildlife photography, you will need to invest in a larger telephoto lens. I routinely enlarge photos I take with this camera to 11x14 with no loss of clarity. Buy a big sd card -- you'll be taking tons of photos!
just what i wanted for my mother for christmas, she loved it and they are very hard to find now.
This camera takes fantastic pictures, although I don't like the Kodak quality printing, so I use a different photo program.This is the first digital cameral I have owned, and it was much easier to use than I had ever hoped it would be. (And I hate trying new things.) The only drawback I have encountered is not so umch with the camera as with Kodak. The rubber USB / A/V port cover fell off and got lost after only 2 months. (It appeared to be held by a rubber "pop-in" corner that rotated to let the user move the cover aside to access the port.) It does not surprise me that it fell off. I knew right away that the cover was a poor design.I contacted Kodak. They gave me a name of a company in Illnois (I am in NJ!) that I can send my camera to for repairs. Very nice, but I do not want to send my absolutely-working-fine camera 1200 miles away so they can pop in a new rubber USB cover. They do not mention reimbursing my shipping cost, either. I will probably just live with the camera without the cover as I am happy with the performance and size, and my husband assures me that the missing port cover is not a problem. (I don't think he knows - just tired of listening to me!) Maybe I will send him to Illinois and keep the camera.I would not let the port cover be a factor in whether to choose this camera, or not. It is still a very nice camera.
Aside from the fact that your ears will hate you while wearing these for the first few hours of their lifespan (as they conform to your ears), I find the sound quality questionable. Compared to my Sennheiser PMX60 Headphones which I bought later on (for half the price mind you), the sound here is slightly muffled and distorted, which is unacceptable to me. The durability and volume strength seem nice, but I don't even bother using these anymore when my PMX60 sounds noticeably better.
Great aftermarket CD deck. Worked perfectly and had no troubles with it at all. I installed by myself and I got it working the first time I hooked it up.Loved the MP3 disc feature as I could make CDs of 150 songs or more, which saved me on the number of CDs i had to burn. Would recommend this product if you're looking for something inexpensive but reliable.
I wanted a case that just would just fit around a 13.3 inch screen laptop. This case fits snuggly around an HP dv3z 13.3 laptop.I like the deep portion of the case that holds the laptop. It allows space for the extra sized battery on my laptop. Plus if I turn the laptop over upside down when putting it into the case, I can safely put other items on top of (the bottome side of) the laptop to use that extra space. I place things there like the charging cord and other items that fit within the extra space.There are inside pockets for discs or other items. I use these for thin items like a couple disc's, especially blank ones for burning, and a cleaning cloth.The outer pocket is good too. I use it for a small mouse, pens, couple small USB thumb drives, and reading glasses. Pocket has flexibility to bulge out some if you need to stuff more in it. The flap is a little stiff but flexible, and the velcro closer has over an inch of length to adjust where it makes contact.If you have similar needs or desires for a minimum size case for a 13.3 laptop, I recommend you check out this one.
This thing worked fine for about nine months and then died. It doesn't like humidity. I keep my switch and router in my basement. Like many basements, it's a bit damp, though I have a dehumidifier running all the time. It's not that damp in there, but the switch just died on me.I'd question the power supply or some other factor but my router and DSL modem have never had any problems at all and this is the second Netgear switch I've owned that has gone kaput; my best guess is dampness.
I love its nice compact style and design. I need it for my desktop because I want to use it to receive and to send with my Win XP Pro Fax software. However, it did not work properly with MS Win XP Pro Fax software at all. It could send fax 3 out of 10 successfully, but could not receive fax 10 out of 10, error message - receiving incomplete from Win XP Pro Fax software. I tried to use my HP Lap top modem running Win XP Pro to test the same source of my faxes and I received the same faxes fine. Called Zoom support to resolve the issue. They said they do not support 3rd party software, MS Win XP Pro Fax shipped with the OS. They suggested me to install their free and supported Communicate Lite software released 2002 for faxing. I installed it and got the error message "Error getting device capabilities."Spending too much time to configure this product which was supposed to work right out of the box, but it wasn't, I ran out of my patience and returned the product.The bottom line is that Zoom should have tested its product with MS Win XP native Fax software thoroughly and fix the bugs before releasing it. Otherwise, it is a tough sale for Zoom. I hope Zoom will fix this bug soon.
I bought this printer off another online retailer, but I'll put my 2 cents about it on Amazon. First, for the low price it's going for, it's well worth the money. A bargain, in fact, for a laser printer. Very fast prints and good quality. I am happy to catch it on sale.NOW, FOR ALL YOU WINDOWS 7, 64-BIT PEOPLE: THE CD DOES NOT SUPPLY THE 64-BIT DRIVERS. A negative against canon to do that, but it can be resolved quickly and easily. Go to their website and download the 64-bit drivers first to your desktop. Unpack the file onto your desktop by double-clicking the file you downloaded (it will unpack the drivers into a new folder on your desktop...look for it before proceeding and remember the name of the folder), then plug the USB cord into the printer. When the computer finds the printer, it will want to find drivers for it. Instead of letting the computer go looking on the internet for the drivers, go searching for that file you put on the desktop and select it for the place the computer will look for drivers. Bingo!.....you now have the printer working on a 64-bit Windows 7 OS. Canon did screw up by not putting 64-bit drivers on the CD, and Windows 7 will lead you astray if you let it go looking for new ones online. But, if you have ANY technical know-how, you should be able to get your computer up and running on your own. If not, take it to someone who knows what they are doing. The printer IS of good quality. Don't blame it for Canon's shortcomings.
Tamron 90mm is an incredibly sharp lens and may be compared with the best Nikor lenses available in the market. It is a beautiful looking lens (although Sigmas are more so) and has an average weight, which means it is a good carry-around lens. Macro focuses at 5.6f which is just what is required.The only pain with this lens is that it is very slow and very noisy. You cannot just wait around for years when there is a good photo op. But it is very easy to handle hence you need to practice manual focusing for better results. It gives out a lovely, colourful bokeh.For it's price it is the best lens I know of.
I got this on some kind of fire sale for about an hour where the 640gb blue was on sale for 38 dollars and free shipping. As far as I can tell it works great (I put in in the gfs computer as the main drive using Arconis true image).If its ridiculously on sale buy it, if not the egg has better deals on harddrives
What makes this USB different from cheaper USB hubs? Most cheaper USB hubs are not powered, meaning that they don't come with an AC power supply to provide additional power to your USB devices. The cheap, non-powered USB hubs are fine for things like keyboards, mice, etc. but your USB external hard drives need to be plugged into a powered USB hub -- they won't work if you plug it into a non-powered hub.This particular hub from Belkin is affordable and works. I wish it was a little more compact but it is what it is.
I bought this from Circuit City to replace another older Polk powered subwoofer which was ruined in a basement flood. That one had only a 10 inch woofer but it did a very good job with the bass frequencies of my surround sound setup. This one sounds bigger, louder, tighter and better defined in the low end and is punchier. I've had it for two months and it has broken in nicely and may still be breaking in. When I first purchased the PSW125 it sounded quite nice and then the bass kind of diminished a bit for a month or so and then started coming back as the speaker cone settled in. The bass is now extremely powerful and it functions superbly with my Polk sattelite, center channel and rear surround speakers to give a fat full 3D gorgeous sound. Totally blows away movie theater house sound systems for power and clarity. Get one, give it a couple months or so to fully break in and you will be rewarded. Polk powered subwoofers are excellent and reliable, just keep them away from flood water!
Sound and quality are excellent for its purpose; remember this is a clock radio NOT a stereo unit. Functions such as gentle wake, waking up to a CD, buzzer or radio are great. Many reviewers have complained about not being able to figure out the controls on the unit. The manual explains everything and 5 minutes is all I needed to get everything up and running. This is a clock radio not a nuclear reactor, if you can't figure it out you have problems. All in all I am pleased with the purchase and would definitely recommend it.
I got this stereo for my office. It's compact enough to fit on a shelf and has just enough power as to not overpower my clients.
Now, I have to include a disclaimer here: most of my previous digital cameras have been crappy 640x480 ones, like inside the Palm Zire 71 and those "pen sized cams" you see in toy aisles now for $14. I am used to mediocrity. :)I was on the hunt for another brand I saw on clearance someplace, and instead the manager showed me this particular model which at the time wasn't due to be on the shelf for another week. The price was the same, so I took a chance. I loved it! Took some time to read up on the proper usage, but once I figured things out I was very pleased. Nice crisp shots; bright flash. Having the ability to record video (320x200) directly to Quicktime .mov format is a nice bonus that I didn't think I'd use, but I found myself using it once or twice.My only gripe would have to be that you can't charge it via the USB connection. Instead, they have a dock that you charge it on (sold seperately for another $50), or you can do the battery recharge shuffle. :P
This was the first mp3 player I bought. I spent a good while looking around for the best deal, and the iriver seemed to be it. Besides just looking sweet, it has an FM tuner, a microphone, able to read text files and view pictures, not to mention the great amount of space on the hard drive.If this worked properly, I would have given it 5 stars. Mine however (which i did buy online through Amazon--never buy small expensive digital things over the Internet) froze up the first time I used it. I had the system requirements, followed the manual exactly, but the product did not work. It stayed frozen until the battery died, and once bought, you can't get a new battery.I couldn't get through to iriver at all, by phone or email. So I contacted the seller, J&R; music, whose only option was to replace the dead thing with another product of the same price because iriver production had been discontinued. And I had to pay for the shipping and handling! When I finally received the replacement, it had already been more than a month since the iriver had gone dead. I was ripped off. Should've listened to a few of the other negative reviews on here.I give the iriver 2 stars only because if it actually worked it would have made a nice little investment.
The headphones come with a great case and a selection of three silicon earpieces. The earphones must really be shoved deep into your ears with the triple flanged plastic tips. It helps to have your mouth open when inserting them into your ears. When you close your mouth, the ear canal closes a tiny bit to make a better seal. My ear canals are large so that it is hard to get a tight seal unless those earpieces are shoved deep. This makes it a little less comfortable. Alternatively, if you use the black foam earpieces, you can achieve a great seal which can result in a fantastic performing earphone. With the black foam pieces, you only need to insert the tips into your ears in a more normal, natural way. It is much more comfortable.The sound appears to be quite good and very accurate. I do not think that the bass is enhanced or exaggerated at all. However, with the foam tips, there is enough bass to achieve a very balanced sound where the bass is a constuant part, but is not prominant. There are a lot of other earphones that will give you a more impactful bass response if that is what you are looking for. In fact for listening to jazz and rock, these earphones just might not have enough bass for those listeners who like a driving bass. These appear to be Eymotic's top of the line for a commercially popular product. Amazon has them significantly discounted so that they are very competatively priced. In fact, they are a pretty good deal right now.The wiring appears stout and is likely to last with proper care. I would say that given the choice, I might pony up a little extra cash and get the Ultra Ear or Shures. I think that you get a slightly warmer sound from either of those ear canal phones and the fit into the ear is not so aggressive.I do not regret the purchase of the Etymotic ear canal phones, but I think some others are more comfortable. The model that I am referring to is the ER-4P which is meant for mp3 devices. I think it sounded pretty good without a headphone amplifier. However, when I hooked it up to a headphone amplifer, the bass came in quite strong and I found it a better all around listening experience.The packaging is wonderful. It comes in a little plastic case which holds all of the pieces including the earphones. They then give you a smaller zippered case that will fit in a shirt pocket.If you purchase these earphones from Etymotic Research directly, they ask for $299.00. From Amazon, they are only approximately $140.00. The black foam earpieces sell for approximately $11.00 for ten pair. This is really a very good price for a very good earphone. Snap them up before the price goes back up.Lastly, using a headphone amplifier really makes these earphones sing. I have used everything from a high end tube amp and an inexpensive, but wonderful hybrid tube/solid state amp and pocket sized mini tube amps. The all make these earphones really perform at their best.P.S. I have found many earphones that I have initially liked better than Etymotic because they do not have much bass which so many of us love hearing. The Etymotic will never be exciting for listening to rock, but it can be quite good for classical music. I have decided to use the flexible tips from Shure to get the right fit. Get the soft rubber tip that looks like a mushroom that has a very small enclosure that you have to fit the tip of sleeve onto For me, you do not have to put the earphone so aggressively into the ear canal. Secondly, I have been able to achieve a tight seal that is also still comfortable. I have large ear canals. Sometime, the Comply Comfort tips just do not achieve the right seal for me. I have purchased a lot of the Shure tips (both kinds of flexitips that have a small opening and another with a larger opening and finally the "black olives" made from foam. Between the three tips, I have gotten excellent fits for all of my earphones.
We bought this unit for geocaching, and we really like it so far. It is a huge improvement over our old Garmin eTrex Legend.
Used the headset in my home office for 6 months and totally happy. No complaints. Good range. Good battery life. The MUTE reminder is perfect. It's all good....... and I'm a hard guy to please.
This is my first install and it kinda confused me when I realized the that wired colors on the harness didn't match the wired from the dash, then after connecting about 3 wires to the head's harness I realized that the head's harness matched this harness.... I don't know if its always like that, but thought it was worth saying to anyone else who doesn't know.
These headphones turned out to be better than advertised. Period.The service from 1OneCall was just as it is suppose to be when ordering online. Packaged safely. Delivered in 2 days. And a follow-up phone call just to make sure I was happy.It doesn't get any better.
Looked all over the net for a simple mp3 player that would allow me to take some music or audio book recordings on my 40 minute walk/bart commute and this was perfect. The 32MB limits the quality of files that I listen to, but I got the player while the coupon for an extra 32MB SmartCard was still in effect, so it'll be perfect for my needs (i.e. don't need to fit my entire CD collection on my player). I'd echo some of the concerns I've read on other reviews (battery door likely to break after some use, remote somewhat clunky, belt clip poorly designed and virtuously useless, the silver doesn't look as shiny and metalic as in the pictures, it's just plastic, cannnot transfer files from player to pc) Overall, though, I'm pretty happy with what I got (lightweight player, fast USB connection, cheap price, and free memory card). I've plugged this into computers running on Win 98 and Win ME. Both worked flawlessy. Can't vouch for other platforms. If you already having ripping and converting software, I highly recommend bybassing the included software and download Yepp Explorer from the Samsung Web site.
We got two of these, so we would not have to move the chargers around. They work great, but popped apart. We taped them with electrical tape.
This device worked great out of the box, with sharp colors and good detail for a $100 printer. It's easy to connect to a PC, and the onboard interface works well (though it's a bit clunky).That's the good part. The bad part outweighs any advantages. Here's what happened to me.Two days after receiving and testing the printer, I decided to print more photos. They were filled with horizontal lines, so I ran the device through its onboard cleaning cycle. This corrected the situation somewhat, but the prints were still poor. I contacted Epson, and after a half hour of troubleshooting they sent me a new print cartridge and paper. This corrected the problem.However, if you let the printer sit unused for more than a few days, the nozzles clog up. When mine does this, I can run it through a dozen cleaning cycles (using paper each time!) and it won't completely correct the problem. I get bad color on the first print, then lines appear and won't go away. It seems to be a problem with the black ink, since the test pattern always shows choppiness in this color.If the printer worked reliably, I'd keep it. It doesn't, so I'm making arrangements to return it for a different model.
I bought this unit about four years ago for my wife for Christmas. I was dazzled by its sleek profile and clean silver finish. Compared to the other bulky black boxes lined up like so much freight, it was eyecatching. So what if it didn't play cassettes...Problem is, it didn't play much else, either. Ok, to be fair it sounds great and is plenty loud. But if you want to play your CD's, you'd better make sure they're factory burned and without blemish. Unless you like hearing skips and dropouts and choppy sound, and then silence (and that's with the volume low and the woofer idling). This thing is muy delicante! Just whispering at it closer than one foot will cause a dropout. Add to that the lousy radio reception (that all these types of units have), and there's just no point to it. I sure can't use it to play lullabies to put my son to sleep--he keeps getting up to say, "Daddy, the music is broken."Ok, this unit does have an aux, so you can plug other stuff into it--but what about the CD's ??! I've had less beautiful, but more useful, equipment.(Note: I went back to give the thing another star but I don't know how to edit that. I give this machine 3 stars, not two.)
After many years of surfing & trying to get good photos, but failing miserably, this camera is the solution. We get so many great surf shots every time we take this camera in the water. I do recommend you get attach a small floating keychain to it, otherwise it will sink if you drop it. We dropped our first one in the water in Costa Rica, considered it a donation to the surf gods, but came home without a single photo from our great trip.
This cable died after 30 days. I tried it on multiple systems and nada. Worked great up until that point...
Well, I don't have a Digital TV service just standard TV and the tuner work great, the record is easy and the Upconversion works fine but need the HDMI Cable, I found no problem whit this unit, so I give 5 stars, maybe the problems begin when you need the HD tuner.
I love the Optio 550. It takes great pictures, with lots of options for the more technical person. I haven't figured out how to use the 3D function yet (but I'm not sure I ever would) and the flap to the PC/AV card is a little flimsy (but it hasn't broken yet). The zoom is awesome. I love to be able to blow up a picture and have it maintain its resolution. The pictures are clear. I am still trying it out, but so far it works great.
I had to buy a new scanner when I couldn't get VISTA drivers for my old Visoneer scanner. I was drawn to this one by the chance to scan slides my parents had taken. It does very well with this. I am still learning the ins and outs of the Canoscan 4400F, but have not been as impressed with its ability to copy black and white book pages, or things I wanted to scan so I could print out a copy. But it may be a matter of keeping at it till I learn better.
I used these speakers for more than a year and they were not too bad (considering the $25 I paid for the set)... After a while I felt that real lows were missing. So I replaced the woofer's driver with an extended low range woofer of the same diameter, which I obtained from one of the mail order electronics suppliers. I had to do spend some 30 minutes replacing the device... I also had to elevate the subwoofer amp with 1/2" spacers (as the new speaker has a far larger magnet...) and now my modified Jensen JHT produces a sweet low sounds...It's just a pleasure listening to music through it!My original JHT525 could not produce sound below 50Hz. The modified version goes below 40Hz (depending on how you measure the cutoff. Yet, modification of the subwoofer is a hit or miss, as the box is tuned to the OEM driver.
When I purchased my Go Video VR2940 in January of 2005, from QVC (after returning the first two because they arrived DOA), I thought I had a gem of a product that would reduce my miles of VCR tapes to nice compact DVD's. It worked OK at first, but then (after the 30 day return policy expired) it began freezing up, just like the other reviewers have mentioned. Yes, the only remedy is to unplug the unit, and lose any programs for recording and the time and date set ups. It has been a constant pain to get this machine to just turn on, let alone do what it was promised to do. My high hopes for this product have instead turned to the depths of despair. Plain and simple, it does not work.When I called GoVideo customer service, all I got was a pre-recorded message in spanish, followed by silence, and then a disconnect. Impressive.I just discovered there are upgrades available for the software loaded in the unit, and I am waiting to see if these upgrades will help, but I am not holding my breath. All in all, I wish I would have saved my money and bought a Sony instead.
Worked great for a couple of weeks but now the firm ware quit working. This product is now not supported by Creative any more!First Amazon product to not work, all other products have been GREAT.
This remote WILL NOT work with a D3100. Only the MC-DC2 Remote Release works for that camera. I made the mistake of either MISREADING or MISINTERPRETING the description. I now have a wireless remote that I will never be able to use as it is for a camera I will never own. The D3000 is a turkey compared to the D3100 and I am disapointed that Nikon chose not to support wireless release in this excellent body. As for this remote, I wish I could rave over it, but alas I can't use it. However, Amazon DID go WAYYYYYYY out of their way to get this to me overnight and the packaging could not have been more protective and yet respectful of nature (*I didn't have a ton of stuff to recycle)...It is in perfect condition I am betting that someone with one of the other DX series camera this works with will be a happy camper with one or it...Only reason I knocked off stars for Ease of Use is because there is NO instructions with the unit on pairing it to a camera, or how to use it with a camera that supports it. Also I found it next to completely hidden in the manual for a D3000 camera (*OK I guess I could have miss that easily also - I am human)...but the bottom line is I got what I ordered when it was to be here, in great shape, and it should be a super unit...I recommend if you have the body its made for buying one!
I bought this as a Christmas present for my 60-year-old father. I told him to open my present first so he'd be able to record the rest of the morning. He just popped in some batteries and, voil&agrave;!, a couple of hours later he was posting videos on YouTube. I connected the camcorder to the TV so everyone was able to watch it. Needless to say, it's easy to use, fun, and relatively inexpensive.Zoom quality isn't the greatest and the colors are a bit desaturated in overcast weather conditions, but that's to be expected from such an inexpensive camcorder.I definitely recommend this product for anyone wishing to record good times with their friends and family with ease.
I've applied the new flash upgrade, and performance is still quite good. Most of my comments from January still apply. Setup is quick, Citrix & terminal services work without modification, and I can connect to my main office via Cisco VPN client. Games are still working too.As with most vendors, I suspect you'll have better compatibility if you use a Netgear WiFi NIC with this unit. I can get it to work with a Cisco Aironet NIC, but I cannot get WPA encryption to work. WEP (for what it's worth) works, but I'll probably have to spring for the corresponding Netgear NIC if I want to move to WPA.The print server took a hit with the flash upgrade, however. Now it will only work as long as the PCs using it never reboot. If they do, you lose the connection to the print server until the firewall is rebooted. Tech support has been, um, less than helpful in resolving the issue. For that reason, my rating still stands at 4 stars. I strongly recommend you check the printer compatibility list on Netgear's site before you count on this as a print server.A couple of other notes:- The firewall is solid. I'm a networking guy, and I've tried to hack my way in a couple of times. Nothing's perfect, but this is a good solution in the home or very small business market. The worst I've been able to do against this unit is a denial of service, which disabled the Internet connection to my home network until I rebooted the unit.- If you plan to use MSN Messenger 6.2 and/or Windows XP's Remote Assistance, you'll need to enable UPnP on this unit, which is a bit annoying, but more of a Microsoft issue.- The e-mail logging is VASTLY improved over that of the previous flash. My logs are much more manageable, and the number of false-positive security alert messages is minimal.- You can now create up to two remote access VPN tunnels with the new flash. I tried it and it works, although as a home user I can't imagine ever needing that feature. Difficult to set up, though, so unless you have a solid understanding of IPSEC VPN protocols, good luck.Still, I believe this is a good unit for a home office. For me, combining the functions of print server, wireless access point, and hardware firewall into a single device make it worth the price.
The pak arrived in three days with standard shipping. Set up was a snap and I had my wife's and my computer on Skype with video in about 20 mins.I liked them so much that I bought another pair for the office.
Recientemente compre esta TV LCD despu&eacute;s de comparar varias marcas como Samsung, Philips y Sony.Me decid&iacute; por esta despu&eacute;s de leer varios "reviews" en Internet, comparar sus caracter&iacute;sticas y sus tantas opciones de conexi&oacute;n.Su precio es muy accesible tomando en cuenta aspectos como rendimiento, calidad de imagen y extras que pueden ser explotadas a futuro como la salida de sonido &oacute;ptica, conexiones HDMI y sintonizador digital.Tal vez sea muy r&aacute;pido para escribir la opini&oacute;n ya que tengo la pantalla hace menos de un mes; pero honestamente les cuento que no le he podido encontrar ni un solo defecto.En fin, estoy muy satisfecho con el beneficio de esta pantalla y espero que esta opini&oacute;n les ayude a tomar su decisi&oacute;n sobre la compra.
My laptop headphone jack broke and I didn't want to mess with it, so I just bought this little thing and it works great. I would recommend it. It is a very good buy.
The Miles Vorkosigan series is one of my favorites, so I picked up "The Curse of Chalion" with high hopes. I was not disappointed.Lois McMaster Bujold has a talent for writing intelligent, witty page-turners, and this novel is among her best work so far.Cazaril, the protagonist and narrator, has returned to his homeland and the castle where he served as a page after many brutal years as a galley slave. There, the Provincara he once served (now Dowager) gives him a job as tutor to the Royesse Iselle, sister of the heir apparent to the throne of Chalion. This leads Cazaril to intrigue, terror, attempted death magic, sickness, rebellion, and sainthood."The Curse of Chalion" is notable in several ways. The story is typical (good vs. evil set in a medieval fantasy world, beautiful and courageous heroine, world-weary old soldier, etc., etc.), but Bujold alters it in subtle ways that make a tired old plot her own. By producing her own set of titles and roles (Castilar, provincar, roya, rather than lord, duke, king), Bujold has moved the focus of the story onto people. The reader can't make any snap judgements about a character but must draw his or her own conclusions. Especially striking is Bujold's treatment of religion. While exotic gods and godesses abound in fantasy, rarely are they treated as they are in "The Curse of Chalion"--as an everyday part of people's lives, for good or ill. These gods do not demand that their followers be mindless slaves; neither are they used by the author as deus ex machinae (please excuse the pun). When the gods intervene here, they do so because that is their will.Pleasing to a feminist are Iselle and Beatrice (the royesse's lady-in-waiting). They are smart, tough, and brave--but they accept their limitations. In the world of Chalion, women occupy the same role as in our medieval Europe. To have her characters behave as modern women might would have been a mistake on Bujold's part. Instead, there is little insistence on making Iselle the hero of the day just because she is female. The royesse comes across as heroic because she earns our respect."The Curse of Chalion" is a fantastic book by a wonderful author. I can only hope that this heralds more fantasy from Lois McMaster Bujold.
Our nuvi 200 (several years old) had stopped working. I called Garmin and they immediately asked if I had replaced the charging cord with a third party item. I had. Garmin suggested an OEM cord and said they could sell me one or I could buy it online. Amazon had the best price. Cord came right away and immediately solved the problem.
Let me start by saying that I rarely comment on other reviews. However in this case, I need to question why Amazon chose the Spotlight Reviewer for this particular product. All but one other review was for 5 stars...the other one was 4 stars. I give it 5 stars because it performs at least as well as my original Canon battery. It charges just as quicky and holds its charge just as long. As for its size, the battery is the exact same size as the original. The best thing about this Lenmar battery is the price. At $13.99 plus Free Super Saver Shipping on Amazon this is a great deal. I highly recommend this as an extra or replacement battery.
The operation and navigation is fairly straight forward and is more pc-like than MP3 player like. You can fine-tune how things are played such as play the individual selection, play folder contents, etc. You can create playlists too. Again, this navigation and control seems to be more pc-like than MP3 player like. The menu of choices does permit a lot but read the user guide so you learn how to truly control the player. Failing to at least review the user guide may lead to incorrect conclusions about your ability to control the player. The video output at higher resolutions is excellent. It is fine at the lower resolutions such as those you get when using an iPod or Zune. Because the screen is larger, you can tell the video res is lower. The buttons down the side permit navigation and control too. Personally, I like that better than the touch screen although I wish there was a 'lock' feature to lock out both the touch screen and the buttons. Here is the warning though: NO WALL CHARGER!!! You must charge using the proprietary USB cable. If you think about that limitation, it is a huge one. It won't be available until November according to Archos' sales department but, there is 1 more hitch.PROS:Good video qualityServes as portable storagePC-like navigationPlays H.264 with purchase of plug inCan surf internet with purchase of lite browserCan read PDF's (but it is slow running)CONS:Total cost of ownership is too high given you have to purchase EVERYTHING separately.Poor to avg battery lifeNo wall charger availableTakes many, many hours to charge via PC/LaptopVery proprietary accessories (ie the usb cable, the mythical wall charger, etc...)UNKNOWNS:LongevityMusic untested at this timeTheir accessory booklet reads that you have to use a mini dock or battery dock with the wall adapter???? The archos website reads the same. If true, this is one for the con side.
I'd first picked up an iPod while in the Apple store in San Francisco 3 years ago and I was immediately impressed with its form and its intuitive user interface. I could never quite justify paying what seemed such an exorbitant price for what essentially is a sexy walkman, but when the new mini iPod came out I thought I just had to have one. I've been using it for around a week now and I have to say my affection for it grows by the day. Beware though!! You will spend a lot of time showing it to people because as soon as they catch a glance of it, they want to know what it is, what it does, how much it costs etc. I reckon Apple should give all the early adopters a heavy discount as I've already enticed 3 more people to buy one.It syncs very quikly with the PC and the battery seems to charge quite quickly too (it's handy that it charges while it's connected to my PC, so I've only had to use the charger once so far)
Have this case for about 2 years now and it has prevented my mac from getting scratches and dents! I travel alot and this case is awesome. Can be little heavy but it is made for protection. I would def recommend.
I recently ordered Samsung 730B Syncmaster 17" LCD Monitor to be included with my built from scratch PC. I have to say that the colour is bright and very vibrant. I dont regret buying it Plus I like Samsung brands
Bought a new Mac Pro for the office and my boss was quite upset to find that Apple has completely discontinued Firewire 400 support and as such, he was unable to use his incredibly over-priced iSight. Ordered two of these so we could have a spare in the office, and it worked like a charm. Immediately found the iSight through the Firewire 400 port in his monitor and was back in business. Two days later, my boss's daughter bought a new MacBook Pro and wanted to do a migration from her old White MacBook. Target Disk Mode is incredibly useful, but without 800 on the MacBook or 400 on the MacBook Pro, there was no way to connect them to each other to migrate her data, (except for Ethernet, but that has always broken why I've tried it). The second adaptor I purchased, to the rescue! They immediately recognized each other and the migration to her new MBP went extremely smoothly. And I looked the biggest bad ass in the mean time for having saved the day (albeit accidentally) by doubling up my original order. So moral of the story: Buy a couple, save the day.
During a long trip last week I used my new Beltronics Vector 955. It probably saved me from having to pay 4-5 speeding tickets. I knew the CHP was painting me long before I actually saw them. The unit worked around curves and over hills. Even let me know when there were chippies coming up from behind. You still have to stay alert if you drive above the speed limit, but this unit really gives you confidence that you will be able to slow down in time to avoid a ticket. Easy to mount on your windshield with the provided bracket and suction cups. I also purchased a straight power cord that I hard-wired to my fusebox under the dash. Makes for a lot cleaner install than having a coiled power cord hanging down your dash to the cigarette lighter outlet.
Replaced original charger that was lost. Works just like the original (same model made by Nikon so this was expected).
About the only positive I can say about this little gem is the fact that I bought it at Amazon so the return was hassle-free.
Happy to find this item as no office supply store in our area - Only avenue for our office is to purchase ribbons for my Smith Corona on line.
So inexpensive it is virtually disposable, this headset is a big hit with me. In the course of 10 years I have gone thru only two - not bad considering I use it for every day work and I don't treat it in any way special or gently. It is not as comfortable as headsets costing 20 times as much. As for mic and audio - not as good as headsets costing 20 times as much. But still really good and no complaints from anyone. I will be getting a new one soon. I have managed to mangle the cord enough times that the wire inside clearly has a small break since now and then I hear a little static. But it must be only the audio wire. My callers tell me there is no static on their side.
I left this unit in the car for a few days, but unlike most of the reviews here, I had the opposite reaction. In the summer heat, the arm fell off, and now, it wont stay on. I was driving to Boston from NY this weekend, and it stayed on most of the ride, but as soon as I got off the exit, and needed it to navigate me through the streets, it falls. The dash seems like a better idea.Before the heat issue, the mount was terrific. I loved the angles and it was easy to readjust, so you could place it just right. If you are going to go with this unit, take it off if you are not in the car with it.
I bought this bag because it fit everything I needed and it was a great price. It is a good price, in fact it's the only thing in it's price range that will fit a 30D, a 430EX, a 70-200mm f/2.8L, and a 24-70mm f/2.8L. Just because it fits everything doesn't make it worth it though. The bag hung very low ion my torso and consequently most of the shoulder straps padding wasn't where it should have been so the bag was pretty uncomfortable. It was also very awkward to get the camera out with those lenses because they are reasonably long and so had to be pulled out of the bag at an awkward angle. You also can't swap shoulder like a messenger bag. All in all it was very uncomfortable and pretty useless.
What can I say, it's a red leather case. It looks like a Red Leather Case, It acts Red Leather Case, and it smells like a Red Leather Case.I'm very pleased with my Red Leather Case...
James J- review of Nyrius SW201 HD Component Video Switcher- 3/15/2010This product works perfectly when you want to streamline your component cables going to your TV, or you don't have enough component inputs on your TV or receiver. The remote is a plus and so is the price! Installation is pretty straight forward: 3 sets of component cables in and 1 set out. Switching between the 3 is as easy as pushing a button on the remote or on the box itself. Inputs and outputs are labeled clearly. I researched on the internet to find the proper product for functionality and price. This is it! I have been using mine now for about 6 months and have had no problems. I recommend this product to anyone who has to fix the issue of too many component video YPbPr cables. If you are reading this review than you need THIS product!
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I'm sure you can see by now with everyone else's reviews that this product is garbage. Well, hey, if you pay close to nothing, don't expect anything much in return! Just save yourself the money and DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT... instead, put some gas in your car or something!
I work in professional audio and CD production. These CDRs are **exactly** what I need. I've been using hundreds of these and I've never had a mis-burn, they are very high quality. I also like the fact that I can print my logo/artwork onto the blank gold surface as well. Great CDRs, just a shame I can't buy them in my local stores!
I ordered these speakers to use with my Sony portable DVD player. I only paid $14.99 for them on sell, and that is all they are really worth. There isn't much tonal range and the sound quality is a bit distorted. The quality is only slightly better than that of the built in speakers of the portable DVD player. They work okay for the small area I intended to use them in, but I ended up getting an inexpensive pair of Sony headphones (MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones) and enjoy the full stereo sound they provide over the output of these speakers.
rather limited on high frequency end but manages 2000 hz to 12000hz quite nicely. Fills in well with a diaphram midrange to give a fuller sound. I'd buy again, especially for the price.
This Belkin USB hub is perfect for increasing USB ports and/or making them more accessible, and the two top-loading ports make it easy to connect devices such as the Flip video camera that have USB connectors that need more clearance than your average plug. It has four ports in total (two on the side and four on top), a power source port, and a port for to attach to your computer. Because the cable to connect to the computer is so short, about five feet, I have mine hooked up to a USB extension cable, with no noticeable loss of speed, although I do use house current to power it instead of relying on the computer.I recommend this hub for the flexibility it allows through its top and side ports and for its reliability.-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
The Meade Series 4000 Super Pl&ouml;ssls are an improvment over the 3000 series Pl&ouml;ssls. The 32mm is used for low power observing on most telescopes. This eyepiece offers a magnification of 39x on an ETX90 or 63x on a 2000mm focal length telescope like the LX90.
The last remaining Sony shortwave radio is the miraculous ICF-SW7600GR. It is the product ofdecades of development and expertise. Can one radio do everything you've dreamed of (especially forunder $200?) Yes, it can.My perspective includes decades of listening beginning 47 years ago in 1965. Back then, a standardshortwave radio for a casual listener was not portable. It was a five-tube desktop model that simplyexpanded upon tried and true AM radios found in every household. If you needed advanced features andhigh performance, you would need to invest in an expensive multi-tube boat anchor!Times have changed dramatically. The Sony ICFSW7600GR covers 150 kHz to 30 MHz, featuring adouble conversion design with synchronous detection, along with the 76 to 108 MHz ready for FM receptionworldwide. Gone are mechanical pushbuttons. The Sony challenges you to fill up 100 electronic presetmemories! Included is a multi-zone clock displaying local time and UTC. You can choose regular AM receptionor USB/LSB along with CW. A very useful RF gain control and a display light (for night operation) areprovided, as well. The features go on and on!My smiles began early. I was extremely impressed with its operation. The controls are quite intuitive and simpleto master. I entered one of my favorite frequencies, 14.060 MHz (the 20 meter CW QRP calling frequency) andimmediately heard a one watt station calling CQ. The telescopic whip antenna was down with just my fingerresting upon it. There was no shortage of in-the-clear shortwave broadcast stationsto listen to. How do they make a portable radio this selective and sensitive?More early trials produced more amazing results. Again, with no whip antenna extended, I pulled inseveral time reference broadcasts from America's WWV and CHU Canada. Reverting back to my childhood, Itried aeronautical VOLMET weather frequencies and logged New York, Gander, Newfoundland and Shannon,Ireland immediately with little effort. The precision of frequency direct-entry combined with theclarity of the sideband reception was almost unnerving! Plenty was heard on 30 and 40 meter CW. All Icould say was `Wow!'One transmission lives on through the decades. Radio Australia still broadcasts towards the east,covering the Pacific islands and beyond, every morning on 9580 kHz. They have ruled this frequency fordecades with a dominant signal that is hard to surpass. I took the ICF-SW7600GR to work and tried to pickthem up. Radio Australia locked in with full quieting while standing by a window. I walked into the buildingamong literally tons of electronic equipment surrounded by steel and concrete. The signal could still beheard! I know Radio Australia uses a lot of power but this is miraculous.Longwave reception was also pretty remarkable. Again, with just built-in antennas, I logged NDBs (nondirectionalbeacons) FR 407 kHz in Farmingdale, Long Island and OGY 414 kHz near Jacob Riis Park in TheRockaways in Queens. These stations are used as navigation aids and transmit very slow AM modulatedMorse Code continually. You'll never hear a station more anxious to be logged!The ICF-SW7600GR also offers synchronous detection. You can derive a full AM carrier from justone sideband. This is particularly useful if you have a very strong adjacent station or you are trying tomaneuver through digital IBOC HD Radio interference. I often get clobbered by the digital sideband of KDKA1020 Pittsburgh while trying to listen to WBZ 1030 Boston. Synchronous detection can make this noisymess into something quite listenable. It is certainly welcomed at this listening post.This is a sophisticated radio delivered in a classy manner. It is beautifully designed and quite attractive.The ICF-SW7600GR is the size and weight of a somewhat heavy paperback book. Every button and controlwas found in a logical place which could be easily memorized for in-the-dark middle-of-the-nightreception. The LCD display is big and easy to read. With 100 memories, you don't need to do a lot of directtuning. Multiple frequency comparisons are a breeze. Sony even thought of every final touch. The unit comeswith a very attractive black cloth case. Slip the radio into the case and a fold-over leaf covers it neatlysecured with a couple of pieces of Velcro.I'm sure I have only just begun to appreciate everything this radio can do. I'm still mesmerized withdirect frequency entry. There is no noticeable drift and the battery life seems endless. Sony's operationsmanual goes on for dozens of pages. Also included is the 128 page Sony Wave Handbook, a very comprehensiveall-band guide to familiarize you with the world of shortwave and beyond. A cute self-containedreel of wire, with built-in end clips, is included as a useful portable antenna. Sony included everything youneed to get started immediately. You can become a fairly sophisticated worldband listener by just openingthe box. What fun!The essence of shortwave has not changed that much since 1965. All the bands are still there. You'lleven find several new band allocations for broadcasters have come alive. Like visiting old neighborhoodsfrom your childhood, often the flavor has become something completely new. Many of the old standardbroadcasters are hard to find or gone entirely. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany and eventhe BBC and Voice of America are missing in action. Many religious stations have popped up along withsome newly dominant Asian broadcasters.As a side note to this review, this receiver can also be used as a fairly accurate frequency counter.Maybe I need to get out a lot more, but nearly everything I use to pursue amateur radio has either inaccurateanalog tuning or dubious digital tuning without reliable accuracy. With a zero-beat accurate SonyICF-SW7600GR around, I can finally discover what frequency I am actually transmitting on!In a reality check, I am certainly aware that this wonderful receiver is really nothing new. Its direct ancestor,The Sony ICF-SW7600G, was first released in 1994 and has nearly every feature the current ICFSW7600GRoffers. This Sony line of compact shortwave receivers can be traced back to 1977 with the release of theoriginal ICF-7600 featuring an analog tuner. The current model employs all the lessons learned from this long legacyto produce a remarkable product. The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is a great deal of fun available for very little money.Get one and enjoy every minute.
Purchased this product b/c of online reviews. Unit worked great until Christmas Day. As I adjusted antenna, the wire from the back just came out & now it does not work at all. Will try to return item & order a total different model.
As usual, Monster does it again. Here is the best IEEE cable money can buy. Built to last and transfer data as clean as quickly as possible! And it delivers! Quad shielding ensures superior rejection of RF and EM noise, while gas-injected dielectric preserves the digital signal, even over long runs. A Duraflex jacket protects against abrasion and temperature extremes. But... I have two little complaints... 1) Price and 2) Connector casing needs to be little smaller. I had to force the male connector into my Canon camcorder. Since it's made of hard rubber, it fit, but not easily... Overall - the best IEEE cable on the market! - PS. Get the 6 foot cable! You'll be surprised how short 3 feet really is!
With Vista ultimate I connected the cable to a 2 way splitter to the modem and to the media card. The modem signal began to be troublesome. I attached the booster at the house entry as directed and it did the trick. I have three TVs, cable phone, and the computer and all worked well. I now enjoy tv at the computer.
I found the computer very good and I am using it a lot.
This was exactly what my son was looking for to finish up whatever he was doing and needed this particular item. He was happy he found it here.
THIS ADAPTER WORKS ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY!I bought this because my GARMIN Cigarette Lighter adapter has NEVER worked well. The Garmin's connection is horrible. I have to push it into my cigarette lighter really hard and kind of twist it and even then, I frequently can't get it to stay connected and loose power causing my GPS to go into the count-down mode to shut off.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS!It's reasonably priced and works perfectly.
What a great way to protect your lens and still have the camera at the ready. The cap pops open with a little pressure and stay put until you're done. No lost caps, no swinging caps on a string. No missed shots because your gloved fingers couldn't work the cap releases. I have them on all of my lenses. I only wish that OP/Teck would make it for my 77mm lens.
I have just bought a pair of these..feel like I wasted 50.I really cant understand why someone would make binoculars for outside usethat are not weatherproof. If you take them from a warm enviroment (your house) toa cold enviroment (outside) they are going to mist up not just on the ouside buton the inside too!!. so whats the point?.Save your money ..buy a pair that will work and last.I have not mentioned clarity or sharpness because I dont see the point whenyou cant see through them in the first place.100 will buy a pair of hawke nature trek..fully waterproof..nitrogen filled ..ten year warranty.. think before you buy..unlike me!!
For the first two years of my college life I had to endure watching TV and playing TV games on my 14 inch TV through an RF-input. I had considered getting a PC TV-card but using 320x240 non-native resolution for an LCD screen meant everything was blurred or jaggy.Compared to the rival product "XGA theater," by Advanced Media Products the ViewBox is both cheaper and has a better quality. It syncs well with LCDs, unlike other products which cannot handle low frequency sync. Sharpness is unmatched, but the colors may need adjustment depending on the monitor you use.The lack of component I/O sound output is dissapointing, but those who use this product will mostlikely use PC speakers along with their PC monitors. There exists, however, component I/O input which you can use for your VHS/DVD/game systems.This product is not for people who wish to import video into their PC, but for people who wish to experience high quality video in environments where purchasing/setting up a decent TV monitor is not an option. My remaining 1.5 years of college seem much lively with this new gadget.
Love this thermas, hold almost a pot of coffee. I take early in the morning (6am) and any left overs at the end of the day are still hot. This is the best thermos I have ever had. I do follow instructions and add hot water to thermos to warm before I add my coffee.
This item works wonders. It was everything I expected. It is extremely helpful with my photography, I mean, of course, it's a Canon. I was very pleased with my purchase.
I found this case to be perfect. It has a very solid, high quality feel to it. It is made to fit the tiny Canon SD 1000 and it does this very well. No, it doesn't allow for additional storage of a extra battery but that's part of the attractiveness of this slim case. I use to have a case that enabled me to carry an extra battery but it was so big that it felt like I was carrying a duffle bag around my waste. I'm very pleased with this product.
I love my Soundwokrs outdoors. They have crystal clear sound without costing an arm and a leg. If you are looking for speakers for the outdoors, Cambridge make great ones.
I got my Zune just after Christmas this year when everyone was showing up at work with their new iPods, Creative Zens, and other personal media players. Feeling left out, I decided to go check out the market to see if I could find a product that would meet my needs as a consumer. After a week of research and checking out the store displays, I decided to purchase the Zune player and I've been very satisfied with the product overall.During my research, I found some bad reviews about syncing issues and battery life for the Zune player. However, as I researched further into other products I found this was not uncommon for almost every player on the market, especially the iPod. Although it stands to reason that the iPod would have more issues posted on the internet since it is the most popular personal media player.So it came down to 3 players from which I decided to choose: Apple iPod (30 gig), Creative Zen Vision M, and the Zune. Each of these products had the feature set I was looking for and each was within a few dollars of the others in price. So now it was time for the "taste test".I went to my local electronics store where all 3 products were displayed and asked a sales associate to assist me. As I handled each of the players, my first impression was that the Zune felt sturdy and well made. It's thicker than the iPod and not quite as wide as the Zen, which felt just right in my hand. I also preferred the flat black finish on the Zune player to the glossy black Zen or the "kitchen appliance" white of the iPod.The OS and navigation on all of the players was easy to figure out with only a few differences between them. While I like the wheel control of the iPod (probably it's best feature), both the Zune and Zen offered compensatory navigation methods to locate media within a large list of files. The display on the iPod was a bit small compared to the other 2 players, but it was still quite readable.Finally, with all things being even, it came down to the sound. I plugged in a set of of inexpensive lightweight Sony headphones that I had brought to the store with me and listened to each product with the sample content on different preset EQ settings. To me, the Zune had the best sound overall, which was the selling point. The high end was crisp and clear while the low end was deep and rich, even on my cheap headphones.Final thoughts:So far I've been quite happy with the Zune player. The battery life is good when listening to music but a bit short when viewing video content. I like the album art display when browsing my music content and when playing. The picture slide show features are a nice touch as well and provide a way for me to share my photos in a portable manner.Also, Microsoft is working to update the features of the Zune through firmware updates. So the feature set you see now could well get better as the product development progresses. I'm personally hoping that Microsoft decides to support their own Plays-For-Sure technology to open the available online content and make it more competitive with the Zen.Finally, if you purchase a Zune player, get a decent set of headphones. The headphones shipped with the product do not do it justice. This is Especially true if you're like me and you rip your CD collection to your player at a quality bit rate.Pros:- Full rich sound- Easy content navigation- Large display- Photo slide show feature- Good battery life for playing musicCons:- Headphones shipped with the product are substandard- Battery life severely shortened when viewing video content- Not currently Plays-For-Sure compatible
I can't believe I waited to get this! Easy to carry along and super easy to use. Professionally clean glass every time. GET IT!
This item was more sturdy then I thought excellent construction. well worth its price which was affordable, I have no complaints.Umbrella Adapter with Hot Shoe Mount
Bought one of these and ended up returning it. For one thing, it jammed closed and refused to open again. After a couple of days, it mysteriously fixed itself (AFTER we had been to Hanauma Bay...). But the big problem was the lack of a viewfinder. You've heard of "point and shoot" cameras? Well, this one is "point and pray" (or "point and SHOOT*!#@). The screen isn't bright enough for use in the sun, and underwater you can't see a thing. The idea is great, but it needs a viewfinder.
I purchased this for my second child - as a second monitor. Although the one I received appears to be an updated version from the one in the photograph, as the receiver units are slightly smaller with more indicator lights on them. Thusfar it works brilliantly - and there's no interference from the monitor that I'm using for my first child. It was a great value for money purchase.
Can use SDHC cards in this drive. The drive adds a lot of letter drives to your system. No way to tell which drive is which until you learn them. No way to rename them. Comes with 3 faceplates to match any system which is a bonus.
Love the My Book Premium drives. I own three 500GB versions - this is my first 1 TB drive.I work in entertainment doing 3d animation and compositing so I thought I would give this a whirl in the RAID 0 configuration.Here's what I found:Noise: NOT a problem. The Fan is virtually silent and the unit only sounds like a little hovercraft taking off for 5 seconds or so on start up. After that it is Ninja-like in it's stealth.Using WD My Book RAID Manager: I have the drives plugged into a PCI 1394 controller card. The My Book Raid Manager utility that allows you to change the raid configuration and such will not work with such a set up. You have to plug the drive into an available USB port connected directly to the motherboard. Then you can change the RAID. After you have configured it the way you want then you can plug the unit back into the 1394 card to take advantage of the speed of the 800 interface. You won't have to configure the RAID very often - only once to get the one you want - but not knowing how to do it is frustrating - took an hour to get through the support chain to an answer. (very excellent support I might add- and free for 30 days after purchase)Sleep: the drive goes to sleep after 10 minutes of non-activity - with a soft transition time starting after a few minutes. I found this to be a problem because I am working in 3D software and have my autosave/backup setting at 5 minutes. If you do any 3d you know why this is. So what I found was that my saves were taking 3 to 4 times normal and slowing down my productivity big-time because I had to wait for the drive to 'wake up'. The tech I talked to said that there was no way to change the setting and that they were working on a firmware update. If it wasn't for my specific use of the product in this way the spin up time is very acceptable and not a problem for most users.All in all these drives are extremely reliable. I've had my first 3 for 2 years and never had a problem - and I hammer them pretty hard with large file transfers and huge HD res image files.Duane Loose
Fast delivery...It's just what I needed and it works works great...Would recommend to anyone that has a Canon camera.. Tks
The screen twists around and locks to form a tablet style player, but the plastic swivel is a bit flimsy. Im afraid one good whack will break it. Probably not the best idea for a small child. When it is locked it is sturdy enough though.The SD slot DOES NOT WORK with new SD cards which is a huge minus. DONT buy a 4gb card to go with this as it wont work. Ive tried both sandisk and transcend. 1gb cards work, but I havent tried 2gb yet. I can get a 4gb card to work with a usb adapter, but then you have a dongle sticking out the side of the unit which a child will instantly try to rip out. (see the amazon picture)The unit will play both divx and xvid avi's which is great, but the codec is not forgiving like a good software player (see vlc, mplayer). They have to be encoded perfectly. Ive had a lot of trouble with avi header information being slightly wrong and it wont play. Also Ive had trouble with the audio lagging on some xvids, but once you get your encoder settings right, it will play them no problem. If only it worked with new SD cards, then you could fill it up with hours of xvids for the kids.
I had a Sony TRV24 (much bucks) which I loved, which got lost on a trip :(after much shopping and angst. I ordered this unit.Major Pros:- Outstanding price/value, half the price of the prior unit.- Video is as-good as my high end unit. Still photo is better and usable, although a little washed. It could be settings.- Size is very convenient, other units we just enough bigger to not fit in pockets, bags etc. folded up, it safely fits in a big jacket pocket.- The prior unit had a large 3.5in screen, but not touch. This smaller touch screen works very well.- The dock is a nice feature as well as the video/pc upload software. This was not included in older generation units.- Amazon had a factory sealed unit to me pronto! and the return policy is perfect. No restock or other box-store nonsense. Bravo Amazon.Get the tiffen UV lense to protect the Leica lens. cheap insurance!Battery life seems great.Cons:- Not many at all. Overall, its thick plastic, and some actions are purely mechanical latches vs. springs and levers which may prove better.its a simpler mechanical design, but probably more chunky and in the end less delicate.- One design flaw, when you flip the LCD to show it to the subject, you lose the viewfider.... dumb.
Overall, I am happy with the quality and ease of use with this camera. Features are easy to learn/use. Quality of most pictures is very good. USB cable makes downloading a breeze. I am looking at my pictures in 30 seconds. I also like the wide range of print quality you can chose from which offers flexibility.The 8MB card included is not bad for just starting out. If you only want pics to email or show on a computer screen, you can fit quite a lot on this little card. If you want print quality though, pick up a 32 or 64MB card and save yourself the hassle.Negatives: I got this camera because it has a macro lens (close ups) - a feature hard to find on an inexpensive camera. While the macro feature produces OK close-ups, they are still pretty poor when compared to to macro shots with a traditional camera. Still good in a pinch though or when you don't need perfection.This camera EATS batteries. I am not getting even HALF to the number of shots for the battery life according to the manual so I am debating whether the camera is defective. The cost of batteries could quickly offset any savings on film and processing. I may have to invest in rechargeables.
They sent me a wrong item as someone else already wrote below.Basically and from the beginning, it is out of stock no matter what it says.refund doesnot return my time and effort.DO NOT ORDER THIS
i have been using my ipod 12 hrs a day nearly every day since july and find it to be perfect. excellent video quality, button response, and battery life. I even dropped it accidentally about 3 feet onto a concrete floor at work. it was only in the thin cover supplied with it but was fine. However, the version of itunes that came with it does not organize artists or songs well at all. It put several listings of the same artists with only a few songs each that all came from same source on the ipod. very annoying. Then the latest version of itunes it suggested i download a few weeks ago causes my Dell jukebox i use at home to crash everytime at startup. Still havent solved that problem yet. The software is loaded with gliches when used on a PC.
I suffer from restless leg syndrome and when it wakes me up at night, I just use the Thumper up and down my legs and the symptoms are eased. My brother has restless leg as well so I bought him one and it worked for him too. I am not saying that it cures the problem, I am saying that it helps me calm the symptoms down and I can go back to sleep.
Watching HDTV on this Samsung LCD is a pleasure. It is as sharp and clear as real life. Best viewing of football and golf I have ever seen.
I received the item the day after I placed the order. Gave it to my grand daughter that was attending a Masters class and didn't have time to take notes. She was able to complete the two weeks class with all the classroom minutes on the recorder. The recordings were of remarkable quality and she even recorded the piano concert sessions from the audince area. The quality of the music was equally impressive. She now downloads music on it for her enjoyment. I believe it was an exceptional purchase.Thank you
this got to me fast and worked on my emerson tv..it took nothing at all to program it to the tv either
I've had the Hitachi P42T501 42" plasma TV for about 3 months now and I have not been disappointed. The picture is crystal clear and when watching HD programming on my DishNetwork Satellite Receiver, everything looks so real. When watching a game on NFL HD it feels like you are sitting right there on the field. I got it for a reasonable price at Vann's online store with free shipping to boot. That saved some big bucks since it was delivered to my home via 18-wheeler. Sound is adequate for my living room and this TV has plenty of A/V inputs for all your electronic components. I currently have a DVD player/recorder, HD-DVD player, X-box, Wii, Gamecube, and Nintendo 64 connected and still have an HDMI and a composite input available. Also, this TV has a really good built in digital tuner so that you are ready for the digital transition in Feb. 2009. I live about 50-60 miles from most of my local TV stations and with my rooftop antenna this TV picks up the analog, digital and HD signals available. Also, this TV may not be a top pick in Consumer Reports, but it did come in on the list at number 29 which I feel is a pretty respectable number considering the number of TVs on the market.
As a 43 year old video professional who worked in television (TV master control room) for many years, I tend to be a stickler for higher quality products that deliver both value and performance. And if these products can be had for less money, well, so much the better. That is what I was searching for when I researched affordable portable DVD players that don't cost too much. I did not want to spend more than around two hundred dollars or so, so the Audiovox D1705 grabbed my attention. I comparison shopped it against a model by Polaroid, Toshiba, Mintek, and a few inexpensive 'off name' brands, and easily came to the conclusion that the Audiovox was easily the best buy, with the best 'track record' picture quality-wise and reliability-wise. In addition, being able to easily modify the player to become 'region free' (as indicated in a post below) was a big 'plus', which I did with no problems whatsoever. The actual mod itself took all but one minute, and now I have a portable player that plays DVD's from any region, both domestic and foreign. It is great to know that I can flawlessly play some of my British rock and comedy DVD's that normally would not play on an American market player, as well as all my North American DVD's! The picture quality is very good, and you can fast forward with the provided remote. The audio quality is not that good, but acceptable. Using small headphones or earphones will provide a much better quality sound. Keep in mind that most portable DVD players have such tiny built in speakers anyway, such that the audio will be normally compromised. This is the tradeoff to compactness. No big whoop. In addition, the player provides a level of features normally found in more expensive players, which is nice. This encompasses audio and video inputs, outputs, and actual screen menu adjustments for color and hue saturation and levels. Very nice Audiovox!CAUTION: UPDATE 6/2005It's a shame. My original, glowing 5 star review needs to be downgraded. The rechargeable battery this unit comes with is completely worthless after only a few months! It loses it's capacity quickly, and in my case, completely! I put the unit in storage, for a few weeks, and charged the battery every 2 weeks, as indicated on Page 30 of the manual. In short, the unit would not hold any charge when I tried to recharge it last night, and would only play about 3 minutes of a DVD before conking out! This should NOT happen at all with a new product, and Audiovox clearly needs to improve their battery technology, and send out free, improved batteries to everyone who has this unit. Again, the unit itself works fine, but the battery is a joke! I now have a worthless portable DVD player, since I relied on battery operation for my application. If your unit is experiencing the same problem, and it is fairly new, please write or call Audiovox and demand a new battery that works!Update: 11/2/05It's been months since I wrote Audiovox again, and they never got back to me. Initially, several months ago they sent me a typical facless corporate response letter after sending them a first letter (I sent 2 total), indicating that they would not send me a new battery unless I paid around $90 for it! So they want me to give them $$$ to replace a defective battery to begin with! In addition, their customer service people (at least the ones I spoke to) were extremely rude and one-sided. They did not at all seem interested that their batteries would not retain a charge, even if the unit was 'babied' and relatively new!!! I will NEVER deal with Audiovox again. Once they sell you a product, you're 'on your own'!!!
My grandson Peter loves it! every time he comes over he just can't get enough of it! Totally worth the money!
Hands Down, JL, and Alpine make the best gear, i have had this 12 X for about 3 years not and powered by PDX1.1000 Amp. Great Buy.
In a recent review of a Sony Alpha A37 DSLR, I mentioned having purchased this case (bag) for that camera. I wanted a nice bag/case for that camera and thought that the branded case looked nice as compared to some of the more generic options that are available. With that said, I was unable to tell from the picture of the item on the product page just how much room, or lack thereof, there was inside this case. This is a nice case (bag) but it is NOT designed to be a case or bag that will allow the owner to haul around extra lenses, or very many other accessories at all.In my case, once the A37 is inserted in the bag, there's no room for any additional lenses and a serious question as to whether or not I could put the camera into this case if I had a larger lens attached. Additionally, the side pockets on this case/bag have very little room within them as well (barely room to store the USB cable that comes with the camera, along with a USB card reader that I also purchased for use with the memory card I'm using in my A37). Sadly there's absolutely no room to store the documentation for the camera there, so if I want to refer back to those materials later, I'm stuck bringing up a copy (if I can find it) of a .pdf on my smart phone or other similar device. While that works, I kind of like the idea of having the documentation available, especially as I am admittedly a total novice at the use of DSLRs at the time I'm writing this review.This is a nice case, and was likely never intended to be more than it is, a carrying case for a Sony DSLR with a typical lens attached. That being the end result here, I'm left feeling that this case is probably over-priced most of the time (when not on sale/discount), and probably not as useful as some of the more generic options would be. I wouldn't go so far as to say I dislike this item as in fact I actually like it, but I'd caution buyers to consider all of their options as best they can.I have uploaded (and hopefully they'll be available when this review is published) pictures of the case with my camera inside. I'm hopeful that will help others see how things fit in this case and help others be educated consumers.
I have owned and used the IBM Thinkpad over the years. Definately one of the best laptops I've used. I would recommend it to anyone.Mandee BurtBruma's Gift shopwww.brumasgiftshop.com
We ordered this as a refurbished monitor from tech_for_less. The monitor itself was quite nice, although the resolution seems low compared to the monitor we are using now. The biggest problem we had, which was actually quite serious, was that the power cord that plugs into the back of the monitor didn't stay in place. We couldn't move this monitor more than an inch or two without the plug separating from the back of the monitor. It didn't seem like it fit very well into the monitor socket (not sure what to call that). We sold it and truthfully, I'm glad to be rid of it. I wouldn't recommend it.
Well, the bose sounddock is a wonderful music dock. Its VERY simple. just put your ipod on there and ROCK OUT TO THE BEAT. The bose quality is very obvious, and it looks like you could spend 300 dollars on it, which brings me to my next point. ITS TOO EXPENSIVE. my recomendation is to buy an FM transmitter and listend to your ipod on any Fm raido. The only disadvantage of an Fm transmitter to this is that this will charge your ipod, and its slightly easier(but thats what iPod is all about, isnt it...?)Basically, im saying buy it if you have a lot of money
I bought this same product at a garage sale and I needed another one so I came to Amazon. I had a video game with a huge deep cut in it so I used this repair kit and it worked great. Sure it took a while to get rid of the scratch, but now the scratch is completely gone. The game works just like new, no problem! I love this product! Thanks Maxell!!
If you're looking for a scanner with excellent quality and easeof setup, this is the scanner for you!The scanner arrived inperfect condition. There were not that many parts to put together which is another good thing. I followed the chart they send you on how to setup the scanner. First, you install the software. HP put together a wizard to install all the different software that comes with the 6350cxi. The installation was easy and then it tells you how to setup the scanner. Put a couple wires here and there and PRESTO, you have a new scanner!The quality of the scans are great as well and you can pick the different resolutions to scan at. I'm sorry that I haven't worked with the 25-page document feeder or the slide adapter yet but if you're looking for great scans at a decent price, this is it!
I've used other brands before and have gotten distortion even when running them away from power wires but this particular setup I had in my G35 I had to run them parallel to power cables and there was no distortion or whining at all.Worth the premium!
HP B8350 Photosmart Pro Photo Printer (Q8492A#ABA)When I first pulled it out of the box and hooked it up, I thought alright, no more 8.5x11 on a crappy printer. I installed and updated the drivers, got every thing set and hit print...nothing! Thought maybe I had missed a step, went back through every thing and hit print again...NOTHING!!! Now I was seriously pissed. I went through all the trouble shooting in the book, the website and the help guide provided. Nothing worked. Decided to call it a night so I wouldn't do something dumb like throw the printer in the dumpster. Ok, next morning I went through the whole setup routine again...still nothing but a test page. I decided to try the HP phone center. I reached someone who I couldn't understand, and they couldn't understand me...I thought this is going to be a painful experience. After a couple agonizing minutes this person speaking another language (I think) transfered me to someone who spoke english! Cool, someone who at least speaks english...to make a long story short, we spent 90 minutes going through trouble shooting to find out that the disk that came with the printer had a bad setup file. I downloaded the one from the HP site and got to start printing...or so I thought. Yes, I could now print text documents but if I tried to change print preferences I would get nothing but a blinking light. So, I called them back and gave them my ticket number from earlier in the day. The tech looked through the notes, listened to what I had tried and then said, "I just went through this with someone else yesterday" Long story shorter, we changed some .dll files and I can print. I just printed out my first 13x19 print and it is amazing. The colors are dead on and the depth is almost 3D. I'm very happy with this printer and with the help that I got from the 2 techs I talked with to get this working. I would have been happier to be able to print right out of the box, but I'm just glad that I can now print. If you get this printer and have problems printing, make sure that you can get a clean copy of the install software. Also if you have problems with the printing and call tech support, ask them about the .dll files. If someone else had written a review with the problems and how to fix them it would have probably svaed me a few hours on the phone.I hope this helps someone else who would like this as an intermediate priced large format printer.
The price is right even if I had to pay for shipping. I have no complaints about the recording quality of these CD's and a black sharpie pen writes very nicely on them. The only problem that I have is a comment for the Verbatim company. The only indication that these CD's are Verbatim is a paper sticky label affixed on the outside of the container. Verbatim does not emboss their name anywhere on the CD itself (like they do on some other blank CD's that they make)...And even though the quality of the CD recording is good, I can not enjoy the praise of my friends that I use quality CD blank media,since Verbatim's name is no where embossed on the CD. I am assuming by honest marketing from Amazon and friends that these blank CD's are in fact Verbatim and not just some no-name brand.(Based upon a white sticky paper label)
I bought the Garmin StreetPilot c530 almost a year ago. It has served us well, especially my directionally-challenged teenager. As the other reviews attest, this is an excellent unit. Unfortunately, my c530 died an unexpected death, thus my introduction to the Garmin customer service. While you do get the expected menu tree with only two options, neither of which was obviously the one to punch for warranty info, I tried technical support and did not have to wait on hold at all. I was immediately connected to representative who was friendly and knowledgeable. Within 2 minutes, we had gone through a few troubleshooting steps and was on the way to getting an RMA. If you opt to ship via UPS, they give you their shipping account number. I got a free upgrade on my return shipping, and they are immediately shipping out a new charging cord that probably technically isn't covered under warranty. All because, as I was told, they value me as a Garmin customer. They have made good on that claim in their service. Even if you could find a technically better product, you're not going to find better service.
I also read the reviews before I decided to buy the US-360. The rave reviews about the quality of sound and the affordable price appealed to me, however, the problem of accessing the software made me a bit apprehensive about purchasing the recorder. But, I purchased it anyway! The sound is excellent, but there were a few problems downloading the software and the reason is that you cannot download the Voice Studio 2.0 initially, you have to download the Microsoft Direct X first which allows you to access the sound files of the Voice Studio 2.0. Other than that, it's a great product!
The product online is the product that was shipped. I received the package in three days while it was expected to arrive 5-7. I was very impressed.
Nice device. It feels solid, the picture is perfect, and it solved my dilemma. The remote is a really nice feature, however mine doesn't work. For that reason I'm giving it 3 stars otherwise I'd give it a 4 or 5.
well having read a couple bad reviews on this camera...i decided to buy it...i trust pentax. turns out that it was exactly what i was looking for...im really impressed with it. only thing i dislike is the soft case...it should be a more durable material to protect the camera. so all you folks...if you have doubts about it....go for it....i love mine!!
I had originally bought a Phillips portable DVD player for my 8 year old daughter for Christmas but came across this in one of the warehouse retailers... I returned the Phillip's unit and case which was purchased separately and saved $40.00.This is a quality bundle for the price and I'm pleased with my purchase.
When I first spotted this on Amazon, I thought it was too good to be true and promptly forgot about it for the next three months. Then one day, quite by accident, I came across it again and decided to read some of the reviews. After reading them, i decided to take the leap and ordered it.It arrived within a few days and I immediately installed it to find out if my money was well spent. I have been kicking myself ever since then for not ordering this thing when I first saw it.The playback quality was comparable to several high dollar headsets that I have tested and the microphone has an excellent pickup.If you are reading these reviews, you can go ahead and order it. I promise that you will not be disappointed by this product. 10 out of 10!Update (10-24-2010):Just thought I would pop in here and place a brief update on this.For the record, I am still using the first set of these headphones that I bought and have since ordered two more sets, both of which are working perfectly. This has officially become my family's unanimous choice of headphone.The price tag makes it even more tempting (these retail at a few big name office supply stores for almost $50 a set, so this price is great!).Hope this helps others out there who are tired of forking out big bucks for headphones only to get them home and find out that they are pretty much useless or uncomfortable (these are so comfortable, you almost forget you are wearing them!).
I just went out and bought the new Rio, and It's come a long way since the pmp 300. The new body is sleek and keeping all the buttons on one side of the player makes for easy access to all the of the options the player has to offer. an on board equalizer and battery power display are only a few. The beautifully clear lcd display lights up each time you press any of the buttons wonderfully illiminating the title of the song, compression format, artist, and album of the mp3 you're playing for easier visibility in the dark. The Software coming with the player has come a long way in itself, easier than ever to customize your playlist and get mp3's on and off of your player. As if all of that wasn't enough, if you're not a fan of blue, you can get a different face plate for your player. The only downside I see to the player is the serial cord hook up, not everyone has the firewall input on their computer so some users may have to pick up a converter, but a small inconvenience for the use of this great player.
This is not my primary DVD player, I got this to use in my classroom, and for what it is, it gets the job done with very little fuss... easy to operate, the remote is a &quot;no brainer&quot;. This is just a basic &quot;no frills&quot; DVD Player. I like that I can play my WMA encoded music CD's on this. I am satisfied with this player. For &lt;$40., you can't lose.
This is not the MSI VIDIA PLATINUM SLI BOaRD, it is the ULTRA board and has only one AGP slots and is overpriced by over $50 over the ultra boards from other vendors and the description misrepresents this model board. I was dissapointed to received this board that will not support two sli graphic cards as that was the objective of my new system build for my teenager for xmas.
We purchased this printer while still running windows98. It has NEVER worked correctly. We have since upgraded to windowsXP and the problems are even worse. The print quality is terrible. The top of page one of nearly everything is a mess. This machine is NOT user friendly at all so if you are the least bit intimidated by copying, faxing, scanning, etc, then DO NOT buy this. I wish that I could give it zero stars. I would recommend this only as a &quot;hand me down&quot; to a preschooler who doesn't know or care about the quality. Then again, maybe not.
I know many photographers are hung up on DSLR cameras being better than compact point and shoots but in reality a good compact can create an image when enlarged to 11X14 that even a pro cannot distinguish from a high end DSLR. This camera can do that work. It is solid and well made. Buy one!TJ
Signal reception is somewhat weaker than the PCI-E equivalent (DWA-556) which is excellent to my experience, but it does function and can be used. I would have got the other one, except that it is a little inconvenient to use that on my ASRock 990FX Extreme4 motherboard, as there are only 2 PCI-E X1 slots, both around the 1st PCI-E x16 slot, and one is actually covered by the Sapphire 6870 graphics card, the other position is encroached by the northbridge heat pipe.D-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop AdapterASRock MB-990EX4 Socket AM3+/ AMD 990FX/ AMD Quad CrossFireX& nVidia Quad SLI/ SATA3&USB3.0;/ A&GbE;/ ATX MotherboardSAPPHIRE AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCIE Graphics Card
DON'T BUY ENVISION MONITORS!!!Especially this model. I've had two. The first one, the power went dead. Then a little after the 3 year warranty expired, the screen goes black and the only thing they offered me was a %15 discount to fix it which costs another $100 plus $50 shipping costs depending where you are(i'm in the same state, California). Thanks to all these other reviews, i'm finding that other people are having similar problems with this company. If I were you, i'd find a company WHO CARES ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS! STAY AWAY FROM ENVISION! THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER COMPANY'S IN THE MARKET RIGHT NOW TO CHOOSE FROM WHO MAKE QUALITY PRODUCTS AND WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT!DON'T BUY ENVISION!NEVER AGAIN!
This is a very useful product. It's compact and the night light is just enough so you don't have to turn on the light at night. We have three now!
Much better bargain than the bundled 5 that I have been buying - get 10 for the price of 5 in this deal
I purchased a pair of these on a lark 2 years before the date of this review. The sound quality overall is on par with the Bose IE Tri-Ports and consistently better than the advanced Sony models I've had or tried. The only definitely better headphones I tried were my friend's E3c's, and they were only supreme in their fit, which corresponds to the price difference. In other words, the lesser ability of the E2c's won't take off any stars for headphones of this price (or the $100 I paid for mine).In their own right, I am very pleased with the sound quality on my test album of choice, DSotM by Pink Floyd (Apple Lossless Encoding), they picked up every heartbeat and whisper I know of on the meticulously detailed tracks. The album sounded "the way it should".Overall, this item would have received 4 stars if I had mustered up the initiative to write a review 3 weeks ago. That changed. After a long session of weed-eating accompanied by my E2c's on my iPod Touch, I unplugged the phones and stowed them conveniently in my cargo pocket. So conveniently, in fact, that they remained there through a heavy duty washer and dryer session.To my initial despair, I found the headphones days later in the laundered shorts, and hoping against hope, I plugged them in, and they worked. I retested them on a number of songs to which I'd listened enough to know exactly how they should sound, and they sounded literally as good as the day I bought them. 5 stars.
I have used the Static-Master 1" brush for over twenty years, and been very satisfied with its performance. Until I purchased one for myself, they had all been supplied at work. When I received mine 'new' I was surprised to find that October 2010 was the 'shelf life' or 'use by' date. The radioactive component of the brush decays as it emits the alpha particles that make it so effective in eliminating static electricity from negatives. Unfortunately, there was no information online to indicate what the 'use by' date on the item was. I look carefully afterward and could not find anything. With the cost of the product, I was chagrined to find that my $ 60+ purchase was going to "expire" in less than 9 months.It would be more honest of the seller to indicate during the purchasing process what the shelf life of the product is. I would hope that for the price, you could get at least a year or two of use.
Magnavox Mwr10D6 Did Not Record, Customer Service No Help. Must Known Product Was Faulty. Warning. Do Not Take A Chance. Burned And Still Smoking.
The actual converter and plug adaptors are great, but the case is poorly designed, does not close well, and everything falls out............very disappointed.
These headphones are possibly the best purchase for me in the past five years. Totally worth the price. I know I rated everything 5 stars, and you probably think I don't know what I'm talking about, but these headphones deserve anything everybody says about them. I think skullcrushers is an accurate name, because the bass is so strong, and it doesn't distort the treble, either. I would highly reccomend these to anyone who isn't happy with the quality of their earbuds. Even if you aren't, you will be after listening to these headphones.
I have several pair of Sony MDR headphones that my teenagers tear up. I've replaced two mini plugs already. Not an enjoyable experience. The little weighted gizmo with alligator clips and magnifying lens another reviewer suggested are definitely worth the 6 bucks. This plug is not larger than average. I bought Radio Shack's premium gold plug for less money. It has gold plated connections which take solder well, a large opening at the back of the barrel, and a strain relief coil.Happy soldering to you!
This camera was a birthday present for my daughter, who is a realtor. She had been borrowing my camera so much that I was sure one just like it was a great present for her. And it was--she is thrilled to have her own camera. She first used it in Hawaii & was impressed when she could see the grains of sand in Waikiki Beach.Great service from Beach Camera, too.Ruth Bradley
I got this camera for my wife for her birthday and she couldn't wait to use it. She took it out of the box and stared in dismay at the yards of black tape, the cheap plastic casing, the pages of directions (including one that said to cram a piece of cardboard into the body of the camera to keep the film from slipping). While I really like the idea of Lomo offering a bunch of odd, hip, unique cameras to the photo-taking public, the Holga just kind of seems like a piece of junk. Granted, the packaging is cool and all and we haven't yet gotten the photos back from development. Time will tell if this is a 4-star camera that needs a little patience or a 2-star camera that is overpriced and over-praised.
Was looking for some good thick wire for speakers and when it arrived I kind of wondered what I bought . Upon further inspection I really liked and have used already on main stereo. Will use elsewhere, I am rewiring all of my audio gear and tossing all the old crap. If you want some good wire and you need 12 ga,>BUY.
The fact that this card is sold by Amazon for a 10% discount makes it even more of a no brainer. Unlike basically every other company on the planet, Microsoft will not let you manually delete a credit card number that has been inputed into your Xbox. You have to call XBox customer support and beg them to do it. I'm serious. This company is the new AOL. Continue buying these cards for points or to buy an XBox live subscription. Do not give Microsoft your credit card under any circumstances.
I mainly bought this for its reliability, # of outlets and (most of all) the CleanPower feature. Funky / dirty AC power is one of the leading causes of shortened life expectancy for electronics. Some things I noticed:Yes, it is plastic, but it has that good, thick plastic feel, NOT the cheap thin stuff that seems like it would crack when dropped.It can be hung in virtually any direction (horiz, diag, vert) from two screws/nails by two plus-sign (+) hole patterns on the back of the unit.The cord is long and thick. The plug is a wall-hugging 90-degree angle type that can be used in either the top or bottom outlet receptacle. Huh? It is not only wall-hugging but it doesnt hang straight down from the receptacle - imagine you plugged this into a clock face: the plug would be angled toward the "4" or "5" on the face so that you aren't limited to plugging it in the bottom plug. You could actually have two of these plugged into the same outlet. Enough about that...The plug connectors are REALLY tight fitting. You'll see what I mean when you go to plug in the computer or whatever. ALL Monster outlets are this way, and are intended to help keep the plug from falling out or being ripped out by accident. Another way Monster Cable thinks about the small things that bug us.Mine came with a phone cable that was a couple feet (or so) in length. Cool, now I can plug the fax through the connectors on the unit. (Nothing to report there.)The power switch lights up in red.Comes with labels to help indentify BOTH ends of the power cabes you are plugging in.The three "transformer" positions are great for those old box plugs for the cameras and such. Plenty of room built in.I HIGHLY recommend this unit for your computer!
I bought this cable as we somehow misplaced the one we had. Came in two days, fits fine, performs flawlessly. Not a big believer in premium cables, I've had no problems ordering all my cables off Amazon.
Received cables when promised. Cables plugged right into my printer and around to my computer. Connection was successful and cable was the exact length needed.
For The Same Price You Can Get An MP3 Player With A Screen, Voice Recorder,Longer Battery Life And A Radio. It Will Also Support More Music Stores The An iPod Which Only Supports iTunes. Other MP3 Players Can Also Fit Double The Number Of Songs In The Same Amount Of Space At The Same Quality Because They Support WMA.It Is Just An Awful Product.Avoid At All Costs!!!
I bought this turntable for my boyfriend and it was perfect, he uses it non-stop. Very simple to use, affordable, and great design!!! It doesn't have so many fancy un-needed features for the average listener or collector.
I think this is a great combination. It was just what I needed. Other items had the pen/stylus/pencil combination but I never use a pencil. It feels comfortable in your hand and has a simple turn operation. The pen also writes smooth and it fits great in my Sumdex leather palm organizer wallet. I think you will be very pleased with this purchase.
I have in the past owned the 350 & 600 and was impressed with the features and clarity they both offered. The 350 is under 1 MP and the 600 is a 1MP. This 750 tops them all @ 2.1 MP. The dual fuctional webcam & digital camera with audio recording is an excellent value. Not to be offensive but this is a webcam-digital camera for dummies. I dont like complicated devices where you have to pour over a complicated instruction manual; then spend more time trying to figure out how to work the device. This is a point and shot easy to use device. Great for kids. We have droped ours twice and no adverse effect on the camera. Only 1 possible drawback is you have to 3ft to infinity auto focus. for shooting object less than 3ft I would not recommend this product. It is NOT a manual focus. The picture quality is excellent and so is the price.Has a high & low density; less pic's on high density. Timed shutter. Auto or manual flash & live video. All this for around $100.00.On the rear of the camera. Power button, Multiple snapshot (high resolution mode. Operation Mode Button. Single snapshot High Normal or Low resolution mode icon. Self-Timer single snapshot (high resolution). Audio cues enable icon. Image counter. Flash mode button.As a webcam it has both audio video features. Operates very well under low lighting.Comes with loads of Software.PC-Cam centerUlead photoPC-Cam monitor & ManualWe purchased ours from a 5 star 3rd party on Amazom and received excellent service.
if you work or play at night, this is the best investment you could make. Silent typing keys and backlights that work as advertised
We purchased these recorders for undergrad students in an intercultural communication class. Students used them for interviews. They work great!
I bought this as a replacement battery in October 2009. Well, it's already losing power (Jan 2010) & will need to be replaced so I guess I got the "MISS" version of the "Hit or Miss"!
All I wanted to do was play my IPod through my old stereo and I couldn't figure out how. This was the perfect, cost effective solution. Easy hook up and plays great, I couldn't have asked for anything better.
Hi all,Got this product for our new Panasonic GS320V, after reading reviews of several products, chose this one based upon the price and mili amp rating.As someone else has noted, this is a thick battery and it tends to stick out of the camera.The big draw back is that even after a full charge (the charger light goes off once the battery is charged) it holds up less than the original panasonic battery does - which is more than half the size of this.Most of our recordings were done at Disney/Universal/SeaWorld shows. These shows typically last between 15 - 25 minutes. Also, a good indicator was the miniDV tape - which I recorded at SP mode - 60 minutes.Almost all the time, I ended up using the viewfinder and not the LCD screen to save the battery life. I was not using any external light and the zoom was set to wide angle - most of the time. I did minimal close up shots. The reason I am explaining this is to show that I did very minimal stuff to prolong the use of the battery.Anyway, now, this battery did NOT even last for 90 minutes at most!The original OEM battery that came with the camera lasted between 150 minutes to about 180 minutes!I would have expected that considering the size of this battery, this would at least last twice as long as the original one. But it only lasted about half or 3/4ths of the original one.As someone has said, you get what you pay for!For anyone who is into long shooting, I would strongly suggest buying original ones OR if you buying aftermarket ones, buy more than 2 or 3. Dont forget to buy additional chargers too!If I used this in the morning and shot all day, I remember charging this that night. With the OEM one, I did NOT charge it again until a day and a half had passed of using it.I did ask Amazon for a refund on this. I am yet to mail it back.This is a long review... but if it helps even a single person to make the right choice, its well worth it. Thanks for reading this.Later.
I bought this for a friend who kept trying to talk me out of my set, The set I own is years old and came in a hard plastic shell but otherwise is identical to this set, the quality seems to be the same as my old one and it has lasted through years of my abuse so I don't see anyone having any quality issues with this.
I had been waiting for the Zune for a long time. When I finally got it I was very impressed. All the software was easy to use and quick to download onto the device. I really like the fact that everything I had in my Windows Media Player quickly converted over onto the Zune Player(minus some of the videos which through conversion software I have done) much nicer than Itunes. The screen on it is beautiful and much nicer than the Ipods. Have not had a chance to try out the wi-fi on it yet, but the fm radio works great. Would recommend to andybody I know to purchase. Worth the money, don't consider these other reviews from people who have not tried it.
I purchased a spool of these last month and have had nothing but problems. The top 3 on the spool wouldn't even register as "blank media" in my burner. I tried to return them, but was told (retailer issue) that they don't return opened blank media (floppies, vhs, cassette, cdrs,) etc. I emailed the company and decided to try one out of the middle of the spool. Success! It worked. However, 20 discs later, I have had about 7 that have turned out badly; basically static that makes the music unlistenable. I tried it on different players with the same result (and I'm burning @ 2x). I tried a different brand (smart and friendly) and had no problems. In regards to the customer service, I was just told (also) to try one from the middle of the spool and/or try different cd burner software. I kept up this communication with them for over a week, and they never once offered to either replace them or refund my money. I WILL NEVER BUY THESE AGAIN!
I PURCHASED THIS. PLUS YOU HAVE TO INSTALL THE CD. THIS IS NOT AN IPOD. ITS A BITCH TO USE. VERY FRUSTRATING. SO, SO, SORRY I PURCHASED IT. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SELLER BUT THE ACTUAL SONY PRODUCT.
I generally agree with the other reviews. I'm going to try to avoid redundancy and just comment on things which haven't been said by others.First, the item I got did not have a pass through USB connector. I prefer it this way because it takes up less space and seems more sturdy. Since I don't need an extra USB port, I kept the product. I also noticed the comments from others about it breaking off at the USB part so maybe that's why they changed it. But if you really need the extra USB slot, then you should be aware that it might not come that way. I don't know if all of them are this way now or if I just got an unusual one. Mine is just a regular USB connection that comes straight out (rather than at an angle).Also, if you have a macbook pro, then the item fits fine but there are a couple things to keep in mind. One is that there isn't enough space below the laptop for air to get through so you have to have it raised from the aluminum surface. Your fans will struggle if you don't give them some space. The pegs that come included with the product are too far apart for a 13.3 macbook pro. I just used some cork strips (about 1/8 inch thick) to give it some air space. And since there are no vents on the bottom of a MBP, you don't have an issue with the 'fan should be upward' vs 'fan should be downward' arguments. I don't think it matters either way because you're not competing with the laptop's fans.A 15.4 inch Dell I have is too big for the cooler. 13 - 14 inch is ideal. It's very light but construction is a bit flimsy. One of the cooler fans did not work initially. I had to open it up and move it around but it worked when I did that. It is very quiet on low. Overall, a good deal for $20 but not worth the list price of $45.
This is a basically a Sony turntable that's grey, has a better styli that's cheaper and easier to replace, and it's $10 cheaper.All my records have tracked with ease. Even my worst condition record (dirty and has MANY MANY scratches) hasn't skipped a beat (A Hard Day's Night). Let It Be (the song on the album) is the only thing it has skipped on, but it's so dirty I'm surprised it sounded as good as it did.The first thing I did when I got it was assemble it and throw on Eye of the Tiger (album) by Survivor (they make others songs you know...) I could hear every little detail on mySony HT-SS2300 Component Home Theater Systemand it came alive like no CD can.Cons: No fine tuning adjustments you can really do unless you buy a slightly taller mat to raise the record and increase tracking force. I don't know why you guys need an Anti-Skating adjuster, nothing I have has made the tone arm jump to the middle of the record.
First off, I would never trust a SCSI card that is NOT made from Adaptec. Besides the fact of being overrated(at times), their quality and service is superb. Adaptec keeps up with the new high-technology as expected, and their product line will definately fit anyone, from a basic PC user to a quad-processor server.I purchased this SCSI card to control a SCSI scanner that was purchased before. One internal 50-pin IDC connector, and one DB25 external connector. This SCSI card was made to connect to any device that is Fast SCSI compliant. These Fast SCSI devices have a max speed of up to 10MB/sec. Devices include, CDR/CDRW drives, Zip Drives, hard drives(non-bootable), scanners, etc.Easy installation onto any computer, I installed this puppy into my Celeron-based PC with no problems at all. Affordable and easy to setup gives this item 5 stars.
This case is well designed and easy to use. It protects the sound dock ll while in transit. Would buy again!
Bought the WGT624 router with WGT511T wireless card. Updated to latest firmware for both. Wireless connection often keeps getting lost after a few hours of an initially successful connection. Another Microsoft router that was borrowed seems to have no such trouble. Support site on Netgear website not terribly helpful.
I thought I was being a little "anal" purchasing a case for my earbuds. I mean, come on...a case for my earbuds? However, now that I have it, I can't see how I lived without one. I love it because when I would go to the gym I was always untangling my buds forever before finally getting them on. No longer a problem. Also, I have a Nike+ for my ipod and the small components fit very nicely in the mesh pocket. Well constructed and worth the money.
quick shipment, inexpensive, and the cable works just fine between the laptop and our new LCD TV... couldn't ask for more...
I went to Best Buy in December to try out all the small digital cameras and immediately and instictively knew how to work it. This camera has a working video option that I have to figure out how to take the shake out of but other than that it is totally fun to take pictures again. I have taken more pictures with this camera over the past 5 months than I had in the previous 5 years. It takes great pictures by the way. I carry it in my car and in my pants pocket everyday. If it ever breaks I will just buy another one - it is that good.
The Creative Zen V is just that, Zen. First off, it's the most adored electronic device I own; adored by all who see it. The picture on-line does nothing for how cute it really is, and how compact it is as well. It really can hold 500 songs and the quality is awesome. The interface is SO much better than any other mp3 player I own and it is simply zen to use. All in all, it's very worth the small amount of money it costs! Buy one today, you won't regret it!
I replaced the batteries in my home phone system with these and after a long 1st charge they are working great. They hold a charge longer then the mfg batteries.
The Sony MZ-RH910 comes with -PC Sonic Stage MD burning program- Stereo head phones-AC Power Adaptor-USB cable -1 Rechargable Battery-1Dry Battery Case-1GB Blank Disk . I use the MZ-R910 to record my music group,I use the High Quality sony ECM-DS70P stereo microphone,it's small and made for High Quality recording for useing HI-MD recorders or D.A.T.'s .This MZ-RH910 is great for downloading Mp3's .After recording from a microphone , Connect the supplied USB cable to your Hi-Md and Connect the other end to a port on your PC.(when your PC is on, you will not need your AC/DC or battery).Then you can record your music from the MZ-RH910 to your PC , useing the sonic stage and save the music file as a Mp3 or WAV file for best quality,save it as a WAV file .If you have another program you like to use to burn with or split the music files into tracks ,save your music then close sonic stage and open it up in another program. I think the Sony MZ-RH910 is very good and at a great price.
I bought this for my kids room and also for portable use. It worked fine but then it suddenly stopped working and I get a static sound, no speakers. Amazon will take it back but I have to pay the return shipping myself and do not get a refund on shipping I originally paid.
I previously owned some Sennheiser HD202 headphones which I loved but after those went out in one ear after about 9 months I searched for a replacement. I bought some koss ones which were more expensive but beautiful and great sound quality, great for home use. However, as much as everyone hates the leatherette and cheap plastic, the 202s that I was used to were much lighter and more portable which is what I wanted, something that could travel with me. Also the idea of having anything too expensive on your person all the time strikes me as tempting fate. I looked to Sennheiser. The first time I put these on I knew that I didn't like them as much. They were uncomfortable, which to be fair I mostly got used to but the cups don't swivel the way they do on the 202s making them rather uncomfortable to wear around your neck. These are personal complaints but what surprised me was how poor the sound quality was. Again maybe this is a function of what I'm comparing them to but the sound is much flatter than expected, much less bass, and doesn't get as loud. Don't get me wrong me wrong, they're ok, better than the buds that come with your ipod anyway, I used them. Anyway after about 5 months the right side is cutting out which I'm not angry about, at this price point, and the way I abuse headphones I expect them to be somewhat ephemeral. I could get them fixed but then I'd have to find a receipt and mail all this stuff in and wait and yada, yada, yada. I didn't like them that much anyway. I think I'm just going to buy some new HD202s. If you're in the market for some Sennheisers you probably should to. Spend the extra ten bucks. You'll be glad you did.
Fits 2002 Honda Accord 4dr. Color coded. Matches exact colors on a JVC KD-X50BT that I replaced my stock head unit with.
Wow - just received these and all i can say is "wow".I listen to all kinds of music, have some higher end Shure in-ear earphones, with a little amp bought off a headphone only website.These Grados sound just as good, without all that hassle.I think they are plenty comfortable - like the way they rest on your ears.Lots of detail - I do not think they are too "bright" - plenty of bass as well.They do leak a little sound as they are not "sealed" type, but not enough to notice, according to my wife.Listening to some Alison Krauss as i write this - love the detail, can hear each instrument seperately, if that makes sense.Great, long, heavier duty cord. Has both mini and regular connection plugs.Cant be beat for the price, as i have read over and over.Thanks Grado!
SportBand with case for iPod Video, Microsoft Zune, & Creative Zen Vision: M - Navy Blue is a no good. This product created so much interferrance when I was running my half marathon. I had to get rid of it. I do not recommend this product to anyone who is a good runner.
The signal is too weak to work in our car. It doesn't have enough power to play on our car radio (antenna on right rear fender). The only way we could use it at all is to hold a hand over the iTrip so we were the antenna. Even then the signal faded in and out. We finally gave up and quit even trying to use it. For us it was a waste of money.
I bought these headphones about a month ago and they are by far my favorite to use for running. I had previosuly another pair of sony headphones (MDR-G57G) but I didn't like having the foam on my ears collecting sweat. The sound quality is a bit "tinny" compared to nicer over the ear headphones -- but with some tweaking of the eq settings in my mp3 player I get pretty decent sound. How the headphones fit in my ear did take some time to get used to, but they do stay on my ears during running. Overall, I'd highly recommend these headphones for sports use.
After installing the card reader and plugging in the computer on I noticed a faint smell. When I turned on the computer the smell turned into smoke that was billowing out of the card reader! I immediately unplugged the computer, uninstalled the device and returned the item.
I have been using this product for several months with Windows XP machines. It will not automatically switch from one computer-to-printer connection to another. I always have to manually switch it. I have found no documentation or trouble shooting information on this product anywhere on the internet. It works fine as a manual switcher.
I did a crap load of research trying to find the best deal for me without sacrificing quality.. YOUR SEARCH IS OVER. $150 is a great price and the quality of what you get is WELL WORTH IT.at first i was worried, after reading all of the bad reviews about how its poorly constructed and sounds horrible/ not bassy enough and whatnot... its bull. this thing at half volume, half sub, is enough to annoy the hell out of everyone in the house. It at this volume is easily audible from outside projected from the middle of the house, away from windows and walls. It honestly amazed me.I had high expectations with a bit of doubt, and in the end, i can say i love them. they are constructed MUCH better than i thought, has metal when i thought plastic, the sound is phenomenal- the highs and mids are crisp, and the lows from the sub just rumble everything. i rate it 10/10. 4/5 for features simply because its..well..simple. no remote or whatever, but honestly thats the only thing! I think the bass could've gotten a little more bump for my tastes..but it definitely does NOT disappoint!OVERALL: If you are looking for great sound for Gaming on pc/xbox360/ps3 like i was, GO WITH THIS DEAL! you WILL NOT regret it!
I had my doubts about the Mini iPod. I decided that carrying around heavy, bulky CD cases were out of the question. After I'd invested in a Sony MD player I became painfully aware of the discs I had to carry around... not to mention having to remember which songs were on what disc. I had to find an easier way to carry my music around.So I bought my iPod today... and I don't know how I ever lived without it. Everything is so organized and easy to use. I have 1500 songs at my fingertips 24 hours a day.The only downside: It doesn't come with a charger... but it charges when hooked up to the computer by the USB cable.Other than that it's great! It's small and sturdy... and very lightweight. They come in adorable colors and have very customizable features.
This device does a lot of things for an incredibly low price. I use it for listening to my music collection, streaming the Rhapsody music service and listening to Internet radio. Purchasers should DEFINITELY read through the Prismiq forums (at www.prismiq.org) and also make sure to get a SUPPORTED wireless card if planning to use for wireless. Some of these cards are hard to find and/or discontinued. Once I found one and installed it, the unit worked beautifully on my wireless g network. Sound quality is very good, the Rhapsody interface is really great and the ability to add any .pls or .m3u radio station is great (I've added about 50 stations from all over the world). Haven't tried phone support, but every email I've sent to Prismiq support has amazingly been answered in under 30 minutes. Recommended for those who've got a bit of basic networking knowledge to work the set-up properly. Once this thing gets going, it's really great.
Got this camara and only use it once in a couple months, and suddenly the LCD screen shows only white screen, i talked to Sony customer support and got the answer that does happen sometime and have me to ship it back to them under the warranty. A week after sending it back i got a phone call from Sony saying that was a physical damage and the LCD is cracked. When i asked if LCD is cracked and the light can still be on? the guy couldn't answered only saying that the information will not be change, I told him it's not crack and there is not even a scratch on my camara anywhere because i don't really use them. and again, all he reply is "the information is not going to change" When i ask to speak to somebody else and again i got "the information is not going to change", I start wondering if i was talking to a machine or a live person. And i ask again to speak to somebody else he said there's only him... A whole Sony company has only 1 person working??? for a 10 mins call all i can heard from this guy is "the information is not going to change" and he just hang up on me. For whole 15 years i only buy Sony electronic and all i got is "the informations is not going to change, there's only me no one else in Sony"...lol~
Great sound. Not quite as good comfort as some of those overpriced Bose headphones, but certainly better than a lot of them out there. Nice that you can replace parts on it, though I haven't had them long enough to need any.
its pretty, long and work great, no issues. A cable is just a cable, but the fact that this one is purple is pretty awesome.
This ink is great and is made for Canon printers. I just wish that it didn't cost so much.
Look, headset for teles get tossed around and stomped on and hide from you. So you want an inexpensive headset that works at a great price. This is just the unit you're looking for.
I ordered the e740 in August 2002 and I have never been satisfied with it. First, I simply cannot get the wireless function to work with my wireless network. I have even tried to get support from Toshiba but they just referred me to a 3rd party sponsored website. There was absolutely no help in setting this up to network. Next, this puppy loses ALL MEMORY AND DOCUMENTS if you run out of battery power, and you can do that very easily, especially by mistake. I recently loaded it up with memory for a trip, with documents which I needed. The darn thing turned on in my luggage, and when I arrived at my meeting I had no documents, no power, and no way to get them back without syncing to my computer at home. I am fairly sophisticated with electronics and computers, but this thing is beyond me. By something else. Anything!
I purchased three of these mobo - sold two systems with these, one going into 6 months and no problems. I am in the process of building another and I am going to buy two more. Buy you will not regret it.
I am a middle aged man leading an unremarkable life. Prior to the purchase of this cable, I would describe myself as spectacularly unsuccessful with women. Despite having a fairly good pair of speakers and a mid-range amp, I have been largely unable to lure females into the vicinity to be impressed by them.When I took delivery of this item, I was unaware of the impending change it would have on my life. Nothing much changed with the sound but, when I walked out into the street, a full-sized, medium-ly attractive female human fell down at my feet. Thinking it was coincidence and that she had just fainted, I stepped over her and carried on my way. The journey to the news agent to pick up my copy of the racing post and a pint of semi-skimmed was eventful. 17 females and 1 male were seen to collapse helplessly as I approached.I would recommend this product.
I have used it for a few weeks now and am very pleased with the product. I wish knew about it years ago. It is very quiet so I only hear the garage door rollers and track. I was a little surprised that I can't use the garage door more than 10 cycles per hour, but probably won't violate the restriction.I would recommend adding the fingerprint keyless entry accessory to your cart - it works great.I would have paid a little extra if the surge protection was integral to the opener assembly. The separate Chamberlain surge protector makes for a mess of wires around the outlet, making the outlet unusable for other things. I installed a dedicated electrical outlet near the motor.Total "installation" took several hours, but it was a fun weekend project and I did it right. Removing the existing opener, surveying the wiring situation in the attic, and purchasing extra items, etc. accounted for much of the time.OWNERS MANUALGoogle "Owner's Manual GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3800PLD" if you want to see what I saw.The manual is better than most, but I still have some comments.Page 3: Preparing your garage door. Along with proper balance make sure your garage door is maintained: door screws are tight; rollers are lubricated (silicone); bearing plates are good; cables aren't frayed; etc.Page 4: It says "Drill" but you will likely need one with a " chuck to handle the 3/4" bit. My corded was too small and had to use my Dewalt cordless. Also, " metal bits do not come in typical bit sets - see my purchases below.Page 5: It says 30 insulated staples and I received about 10 - not enough.Page 6 and on: Pictures of hardware (e.g., screws) say actual size. They are not, but you should be able to interpret what they are calling for.Page 6: Assy step 1 says to position collar screws up, but the diagram shows them facing out. It is best to install them facing up. If you install per the diagram you may need to follow step 1.4 where it says, "To allow access to the set screws it may be necessary to raise the door slightly in order to rotate the torsion bar (i.e., collar screws)."Page 7: Instl step 1.4 says to ensure the collar does not touch bearing plate. There is no diagram describing a "bearing plate." The "bearing plate" is actually part of your garage door assembly - bent piece of sheet metal holding bearing that the torsion bar slides through. Also, it doesn't say it but slide the torsion bar into the motor shaft several inches - not just the " distance of the half collar.Page 7: Consider getting a torque wrench if you want to be careful about the 12-14 ft/lbs of torque.Page 9: Instl step 4. Make sure you install the tension monitor high enough that it clears the door. Otherwise you may be ordering a new monitor at the outset.Page 9: Instl step 4. I installed my LiftMaster on the right-side (looking out) so I needed to remove/replace the snap ring from the tension monitor. I happen to have a snap ring tools so this was easy. Others can use needle nose pliers and "open" rather than pinch or you can use small standard screwdriver.Page 22: Do not confuse the opener's Purple learn (forces) button with a remote learn. When I programmed my Honda's Universal HomeLink remote I used the wall mounted "Program" (learn remote) button per the manual's instructions.MY REASONS FOR MAKING THE PURCHASEIt all started after one of my garage door torsion springs broke. The failure of the torsion spring resulted in the torqueing of my garage door screw drive, making it shudder and shake every time I used it. The repairman replaced the torsion springs and recommended I replace my Genie with a Chamberlain and said my garage would be a good candidate for a LiftMaster. I have an 11 ft ceiling and an 8' x 16' wood door. I installed a basketball hoop in the garage for my son and I know he occasionally hits the garage door opener so the LiftMaster seemed ideal for getting that opener contraption out of the way. It would cost about $100 to replace the screw track on my 2 year old $177 Genie so I opted to go ahead and make the leap.I chose to spring for the keyless entry pad because I have a teenage son and his friends were always looking over his shoulder when he used the keypad entry. My wife said my son was showing his friends how cool the new fingerprint entry was the other day and one of the boys played with it a few minutes trying to get his fingerprint to work. Makes me wish the little used "Enroll" button was a covered by the protective sliding plate to discourage such curious behavior.I also sprang for the surge protector because our neighborhood has its share of surges and I want to protect the "investment."The deadbolt security feature is nice and I don't have to worry about burglars opening the centerline opener with a wire clothes hanger (YouTube "garage door break in").TOTAL COST ~$450GARAGE DOOR OPENER & ACCESSORIES: $382.45Purchased from "Sanford and Son? Overhead Doors"LiftMaster 3800 Residential Jackshaft Garage Door Opener; $295.95 + $4.79 S&H;Liftmaster 379LM-10 315MHz Fingerprint Keyless Entry Pad; $63.97 + $2.98 S&H;Chamberlain Liftmaster 990LM Surge Protector; $14.76ELECTRICAL BOX (some material was on hand): $33.07 + taxSteel outlet box; $2.58Steel cable clamp connectors; ~$2.45Electrical outlet (Duplex Receptacle, 15A, 125V, Commercial Grade); $5.4412 or 14 Gauge Wire (50ft, but may need less depending on distance from splice box); ~$20Wire connectors (25 pack); $2.60Note: Garage door spec. says 1.0 AMP (120 Vac- 60 Hz) so 15 AMP capability more than enough.Caution: Strongly suggest getting an electrician for this installation. I'm an engineer (e.g., meticulous) was mentored on electrical installations and have been doing this for years).MISCELLANEOUS: $28.40 + taxTwo 23 Watt (100 Watt effective) fluorescent bulbs; $2.9710 count "television" wire splices (for splicing into existing wall controller wire); $3.973/4 bit with 1/2" shank; $19.97Insulated Staples (~50 count); $1.49
I like to save money anywhere I can but I wish that I had not bought these even though the pair was under $10. I feel ripped off and like someone else stated the specs. are a joke. These drivers are only useful at low volumes and even there they are not clear. Higher volumes make them sound like all frequencies are blending together into one obnoxious noise. My amplifier is fine for the power requirements and I am guessing that their 150 Watt rating is peak for the pair, so that would mean that RMS is around 75 Watts each. These are bad sounding speakers which I will be returning. By the way I installed them into a 95 Toyota T-100 Reg cab and I am a professional installer.
Good item for the PC users utilizing wide and narrow SCSI devices. Not easily available outside of USA.
I've built many systems with Antec cases and the Antec 900 is the first case where I have been disappointed with the quality and features offered.Pros:- Solid metal steel case, provides pretty good sound isolation. Outside construction is pretty solid, paint is even, both outside and inside visually look nice- 4 included fans cool very well and are low noise at low/medium fan speed settings, 200mm top fan cools very well and is near silent in operation-Cons:- Lack of documentation with cases. I'm kind of used to this from Antec and it's fine since they have manuals online. However, Antec's documentation online is inconsistent with the product, and here's where I feel there are big problems since much of my purchase decision was based on Antec's website/PDF manual specs- Websites states front panel are USB 2.0, item I received has USB 3.0 connectors, not an issue for me, but if you purchased this for a mobo supporting only USB 2.0 you would have useless USB front ports- PDF online manual shows the fan connectors for the 4 included fans to be 4 pin PSU molex connectors, all fans that I got had 3 pin female connectors that plug into fan headers into a motherboard. Luckily I have some fan header splitters that I used to get around the problem. For most people this is going to be an issue, most motherboards only have 1 or 2 fan headers you will be able to plug into and to get the additional fans working, you will need to buy molex adapters or fan header splitters which I feel should have been included with a case in this price range.- Some of the screws I received with the motherboard had random metal pieces fused into the screw threads making them useless, in particular the screws for the SSD bay which Antec doesn't provide any extras of- One of the rubber feet for the bottom of the case was placed in the bottom center of the case instead of the front right corner. Took a razor blade and some careful removing to fix, kind of clowny seeing mistakes like this straight out of the box.- Has some cutouts for cable management but overall it's really lacking- Speed control for fans is inside the case are hard to reach once everything is installed into it- No prefilters for front fans, case can get dusty quicklyI expected much better for a $100 case. Instead the features/quality are on par with the Cooler Master HAF 912 or NZXT Tempest 210 which I think are a much better deal at ~$55 comparatively. I went with Antec since I experience fewer QC issues but this time I was left pretty disappointed.I would recommend you spend extra to get a better case that doesn't have the lacking features/flaws of this one, or to go with the lower priced budget cases that seem to be a better comparison for this case.
I need to type in papers so I purchased this Copyholder. It works just as it is supposed to. It's new right now and I do worry about the long term functionality. But right now, it works very well at holding the papers i need held.
I like to record myself saying stupid phrases and make it play fast. HOURS of entertainment.
This transducer works well on the rear of a pontoon that has a bracket welded on from the factory. \It stays out of harms way as my bracket is up on the toon about an inch.
4 stars because it's $40 for a piece of plastic that should have been included with both of its intended lenses.Shame on your cheap ways, Canon!
I really wanted this to work, since my older home has thick walls that make wireless an iffy proposition. However, even with the little blue light that purports to say the signal is great, it isn't. It works at about the same speed as wireless when it works at all, and then without warning drops the signal. And Netgear tech support seemed to know less about the product than I did. After a half hour on the phone the operator I was dealing with said that I should have picked option 3 on the original voice menu (which a pretty confusing menu to begin with). Now the fun begins; getting RMAs to return to two different shippers (both via Amazon), going to UPS, paying to return the products..... not a happy camper.
Of course I own one of the few printer that has a cartridge that can't be refilled so I always looks for the best price.
I'm so in love with this camera I would not trade it for the world. I would recommend this camera to everyone and its so great I do not even want to go back to a small digital camera.
The ergonomics of this camera are excellent. The buttons are very well placed and positioned within easy reach of the thumb and index finger. The LCD is big 2.5 inch 202K pixel. It gains up nicely in low light so that you can frame your subject nicely. The 12X optical zoom and the image stabilization works really well together. The image quality is awesome. The colors that this camera produces is very natural and still very vibrant as with all the Kodak cameras.I was most impressed with the video quality of this camera. It can take video at 640x320 at 30 fps with stereo sound. And the compression it uses is MPEG-4 QuickTime. So you can store 32 minutes of video in 1 GB card. And the video length is alos unlimited (till your memory card fills up fully i.e. 2 GB card can hold 1 hr of video). You can use the 12X optical zoom while using video. Though it does lose focus while zooming in video.The battery life is also very good. It uses Kodak KLIC8000 Li-on battery. And it comes with a charger also. It took more than 200 photos, most of all with flash and with reviewing them all on LCD. The camera allows you to edit the photos in camera it self. You can enhance the photos using Kodak's Picture Perfect Touch technology that will improve the sharpness and the colors. You can tag the photos as favorites and they get emailed automatically when you transfer them to PC. You can even crop the photos in camera itself.The last and the most important thing is the manual controls. You can control all the settings life exposure, aperture settings, ISO from the camera and decide what is going to work for you. It still has some 20 auto scene modes that you can use in many conditions. Like beach, snow, night, sport, portrait, kids etc.Overall I am a very very happy owner of my Z612. Would recommend this to everyone who is looking for a prosumer camera.
This product was shipped promptly and I received it in good order. The quality is up to par and works as for the project that I had on hand.
This product does what it claims to do. There are some issues however.Basically depending on the type or brand of USB drive you use you might have some delays when accessing the drive. Directories with lots of files will take longer to be displayed.Transfer rates seem acceptable but this again is related to the speed of your connect and usb drive.One feature that is missing would be to have a log file of all ftp connections and transfers made.
My husband ordered this case for me for Christmas along with the Canon G3. The camera is EXCELLENT, but the case seems like it's for a camera with attachable lenses, not the G3. There's easily a half an inch extra space in front of the lens. The rest of the casing fits snuggly as is appropriate. It's odd to have this extra long camera snout sticking out with rattling space.
Tired this unit out in my backyard, while it was pitch black and looked thur my nightvision scope. This little baby turned night into day. I'm buying 5 more. Solid construction, well packaged. I'm impressed.
hello,let me start by saying this is not a diss on ZUNE or the person who sold it to me. Now that all the formal stuff is out the way let's get to the point.1) i cant stand the error codes i keep getting when i try to load an album or song from my collection. bogus big time and then that crappy (!) that you click on and all it say's is get more credit or, file is a different format and needs to change.all im asking for is a simple devise non Ipod and some ease when using it, i shouldn't have to struggle with error codes or reformatting my music to include connection errors, outside not being able to load the albums i want the most, i would say it's a good piece of gear!
I tried to like this camera. It takes nice photos. Images are in focus and have accurate color. It's light and small enough to fit nicely in my shirt pocket. It starts and focuses quickly. It has a fair macro feature. The price is very reasonable. But after using it for a week I returned it.I won't rate the camera way down for the little disappointments it offered, as I know that what I didn't like is mostly a matter of preference, but I do want to list my considerations.The shutter and power buttons are both fairly flat and near each other on the top of the camera. When taking photos on a cold day I couldn't feel them and a couple of times turned the camera off instead of taking a shot.I don't like the zoom rocker position on the back of the camera. It forces the use of two hands to zoom in or out. It's a little awkward to use and the zoom itself is not smooth, seeming to have preset values that weren't always what I wanted.The doors for the battery/memory card and the I/O ports were both very cheap and fragile seeming. They are attached by little rubbery cords rather than hinges. I don't trust them to hold up.A couple of times between shots the screen went black and wouldn't come back on when I pressed any button. The lens was still extended so the camera hadn't powered down. I had to turn it of then on again to regain functionality. I don't know if the camera was a fault or I didn't understand it but I don't have that problem on my other two cameras or with my wife's camera.Because the camera takes nice photos and is inexpensive and light it might work well for some, but I would recommend actually handling it, trying the zoom and opening the doors before buying.
I bought this to get my Panasonic 65" Plasma on the wall. At first the instructions looked confusing, but after a few minutes it made sense and actual installation was pretty easy. I only found two usable studs but the mount holds the TV very well. I didn't even need any of the extensions. Everything you need comes with it, but of course you still need your tool box.Hanging the TV was super easy as you don't need to aim the hooks to a small spot.A few minor things:make sure you use a level (laser level is best) to make sure you get the mount 100% level. It's hard (not impossible though) to level the TV after it's up.The screws that go into the TV are size 0 Phillips, a screwdriver size that not many have. I'd prefer them to be hex nuts like the ones that go into the wall.The TV can easily be tilted once it's hanging and holds it's position! It won't tilt down by itself from the weight. Very nice construction overall.
I got this pair of headphones; less than 2 months later they broke. The sound was poor and muffled and bad cords were causing one speaker to stop working while the other kept working ok. Needless to say it was like aural agony.Plus the hinges broke too and I handled them gently. They are so fragile you can't seaming enjoy listening to music without feeling worried about a hinge breaking. Both hynges broke. I manage to tape one back together ok; the other popped back out even when I taped it and I couldn't have it fit right anymore because the area where it broke coused the headphone to tilt when I put it on.Got another pair later on. The same situation all over again.A horrible piece of junk and A gigantic waste of money.Don't buy this pair of headphones.
I have chosen this as my quick release system. I have purchased several because they are so excellent. I have the mounts on my camera bodies and big lenses at all times, and they live on my tripods and glidecam. They attach tightly so there is no vibration or wiggling, and it always attaches in the same spot so glidecams won't need to be rebalanced, just snap the camera onto the glidecam and GO! They also have a little catch that must be pressed down before it will fully release, so you know your camera will never get bumped off the rig until you are trying to remove it. Excellent construction, hard metal. Can mount different size screws so it would work with different type of tripods and cameras. Great purchase, I will have these for life and will continue to use them with all cameras and rigs moving forward.
Memory fit nicely in my HP/Compaq Presario and my computer works great. I bought 2 of them and doubled my speed. Easy to install. I highly recommend it.
I just returned my $99 Bose Tripod IE headphones. I was shopping for something with better sound, I just was not impressed. I ended thinking I was going to just settle for a cheaper run of the mill product, by purchasing Sony's MDR-EX51LP since it was only $40.The sound quality is far superior to Bose, which says a lot because I have a high respect for Bose. They are very comfortable, cancel SO much noise which is important to me (Bose barely blocked sound)The sound quality is ALMOST on the same level as Bose QC 3 over the ear phones (which is as good as it gets I think)"Bang for the buck", these are the king.
This antenna is very good for low signal areas. It is fairly long but ideal for applications where size doesn't impact the installation. Quality/price ratio is very good. The selection of FEM SMA connector GSM quality antennas is surprisingly low accross the internet and often inferior imports are offered at similar prices (~25% less) that this antenna. The signal drops with the cheaper antennas will be higher and shipping cost and delivery times can make up the price difference fast. I like this product and certainly will order again in the future.
Recently purchased the BEFW11S4 to add a wireless connection to my existing home network. I replaced my existing BEFSR41 cable router/4port switch with the new wireless BEFW11S4 router/4port switch.Typical Linksys quality and easy setup had me up and running in no time with the new wireless products.I took a few minutes more to download and install the latest firmware for this product.Interesting story when I got my laptop setup with a wireless PC card. I first tried a Linksys card but found the range limited and the reported signal strength low, even in the same room as the access point!I installed a Lucent Silver wireless card borrowed from my office LAN and found much stronger reported signal and a greater range of operation.The Linksys wireless PC card went back and I purchased a Lucent Silver wireless PC card and now my laptop connects well both at home and at the office.
GREAT for displaying your PC onto your HDTV! I used this to enhance my emulator gaming experience onto my big screen HD tv. The length was PERFECT and the quality of the cable was excellent!! Functioned exactly as I had hoped for.
The plasma TV pales to none. The only problem is that it is too clear at times. The blemished of the actors really show up. Here in Japan we have High Definition TV and the High Definition is fantastic on it. Everything looks so real. You might want to view further than about 3 meters or so. The size and the light can give you a headache if viewed too closly for too long. But, basically that is about the same as any TV. Great buy!
Needed over ear headphones and these work well. Not as clear as my old headphones (may they rest in peace) but good quality for something that's getting harder to find.
This amp was the biggest piece of sh*t i have ever purchased. The amp looked cool and was packaged very well. I had this hooked up to 2 12" DUAL subs... it kicked hard for the first hour but then kept cutting in and out. I also had an 8 awg KNU-KONCEPTZ kit and the power and grnd barely fit in the terminals. The amp also gets very hot. I burned my finger on it when i was looking to see why it kept cutting out. Spend a little more money and get something like a Hifonics Brutus BRZ1200 amp. It will work a ton better than this one.
I bought this as my first memory stick and found it easy to set-up with encrypting and easy to use. I also like the cap that fits securely and no chance of loosing it.
It's cheap, but that's where the positives end. Very poor picture quality just makes the size meaningless. Yeah, it's very small and lightweight, but the idea of a camera is to take pictures...and in several different conditions, the pics we took with this camera were grainy. No matter ho wmuch light we had, still grainy. Very disappointing. I used it for a while, then sold it!
very heavy, but good to use for my field-effect physiatrics instrument taken from china. i like it. i think it can help a lots of other instruments work well.
I strongly urge you to read professional reviews of this monitor around the web. Several online magazines have rated it a "best buy" and for good reason. It's incredibly fast, leaving no trails at all in any games or when moving windows around. Not all manufacturers are honest when they say 8ms - most "8ms" monitors actually run at 25ms or higher.I purchased two of these monitors. Setup was simple, both with digital (dvi) and analog (vga). The monitor I had hooked up with DVI worked right away, but the one hooked up to VGA was a bit blurry. The included CD had a program that automatically adjusted the VGA settings and fixed the bluriness right up. After running the included program, I can't tell the difference between the VGA and DVI.The picture is clear and the colors are amazingly accurate. I notice things in my digital camera's pictures that I had no idea were there with my old 17" CRT. For example, I have a picture of a fat guy with facepaint on, and not until I got this monitor could I see the cracks in his caked-on makeup. Truly worth every penny.Some reviewers have stated that the only flaw with this monitor is that it runs too bright. However, I do most of my work in a bright, sunlit room. For me, the brightness works perfectly, I can even play Doom 3 in the daylight. However, if you often work at night or in a dark room, you may want to check out the Viewsonic 19" lcd's which run a little darker.Both are in perfect condition and have no dead pixels.EDIT: One of them quit working a year later. Hyundai replaced it in about 8 days, free of charge.
I love it. You get what you pay for and this is worth every penny. Good microphone, good in low light, good echo control. If your thinking about it, Get it - skip the cheaper models (which I have made the mistake of buying and returned) !
I have used these for years as serial print servers, connecting serial label printers at a distance from a Linux system. They're also great for industrial control. I just installed them on a bunch of humidifiers that speak 2-wire Modbus. Set them for RS485, talk at a distance over ethernet, simple.I never used any of the fancy features, but there are many. You can configure them to automatically connect outbound, for instance so one automatically connects to another. Who needs a short-haul modem? A pair of these could serve as serial line extenders on opposite sides of the planet--a 12,000 mile long serial cable.
The card works great and I have used it a lot for consolidating photos from memory cards. I store the adapter right in the machine. The only issue, which is not a big one, is that one cannot remove the CF card without removing the adapter each time the card is changed. It would be much more convienent if the card could be slipped in and out without removing the adapter.Other than that, it works very well and beats carrying a USB reader separate.
This thing worked fine when I first got it in December. I've honestly only used it a handful of times. Now it's March and the last time I recorded a TV show it played half of the show and then it gave me a 'No Disc' error. Now every time I try to watch ANY DVD it won't load and tells me there is No Disc. I'm going to suck it up and spend more for a better brand now. I wish I would have done that in the first place. Don't waste your money.
I purchased this card with my Sharp Zaurus SL-5000D. I know that the Zaurus has the drivers already installed for this card so I plugged it in and it was up and running in no-time. I have a Netgear MR314 wireless router and it has no problems working with this card. The speed is great, although I never actually measured it, but many of the websites come up pretty fast. The only downfall to the card (and all other compact flash wireless NIC cards for that matter) is that the unit drains batteries too fast. It eats up a lot of juice and forces me to plug in the charger. The range on the unit is not as good as I hoped, but my router could also cause some problems. So far this is the only wireless CF card I tried, but I'm happy with it.
I've owned this product for about a month, and I am fully satisfied with it.This dvd player has good and bad features but ends out up top. I recently had a chance to use this product when I went away to Mexico. First, I have to say that the battery life is outstanding. Even when flying for 4 hours, switching flights (which takes an hour), then flying another 5 hours the battery did not go out. I was also amazed by the way the remote control works. Many of the functions are not needed though. The multiple eq function is a waste to try out and the small option changes don't make much of a difference anyway. But the ID3 tag helps alot. Now, when you listen to your music, you don't have to flip through track 1,2,3.... The name of the band and song title are there. All normal functions are there too like fm radio and the basic bottons play, pause, hold etc.If you need more battery life you can add the AA battery pack also.There are some downfalls though. The case that is supplied is not very sturdy and good. The added on AA battery pack is bulky and hangs out of the player. The loading is extremely slow. A few times it took so long to load that I just shut the player off.All in all this player is amazing with multiple functions a great design and perfect performance. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an mp3 cd player.
This product was a good buy very pleased with it and it works like it suppose to.. Very good for the price i paid!!!
I purchased this router mainly for its usb shareport ability. It doesn't work though. I went online to see what the problem was. Turns out shareport doesn't work for anybody. It worked when it first came out, but an update to the software rendered it extremely un-reliable. It will connect for about a day, and then you have to reboot the router to get it working again.Total crap product. I wouldn't buy this router if you plan to use its shareport functions. Otherwise, the router works fine.
I use it to change/adjust film in a Holga. Also previously used it to load film into a spool and (a 2-spooled) developing tank. Enough room to maneuver. Would recommend a larger changing bag (or just use a dark room) for bigger changing needs (e.g. loading film into a 5-spooled developing tank, etc.)
I agree with all other posters that while the player is beautiful and lives up to it's battery life, the Sonic Stage program is annoying. If you want to transfer files from the player back onto your computer, you have to first delete the files from your computer and then you can transfer the files on the player back to the computer. Not to mention this limits the use of the player to your computer only.Also, this players USB 2.0 cord is unique to itself. So if you lose this cord, or pick up the wrong one on the way to work to use with your AC Adapter, you're screwed. That annoyed me since its what happened to me!But all in all, I like this player. It got through my work week of 46 hours with battery left over. But be aware, using the FM radio cuts the battery life from 50 hours to 22. I think that's a bit extreme myself. This players flaws probably won't stop me from using Sony products, but there are players out there with more diverse abilities. Happy Hunting!P.S. The no moving parts concept is wonderful!
The remote works as advertised. Programming my 9 devices was easy.It took me an hour to get the details right. You can program arbitrary commandsequences. My entire AV stack lights up in the right mode at the tough of asingle button.Logitech copied the shape of the Harmony from the Tivo remove. That is goodbecause the peanut shape is the one of the best designs in my view.The Harmony adds a color screen, and at first sight it looks stylish and pretty.Upon closer investigation, the plastic of the Harmony is mediocre quality. Adding tothe cheap feel is that remote is very light. The color screen is poor quality, makingtext of the soft buttons hard to read, especially when using a background.The screen layout is quite ugly and primitive.Most buttons are small and are hard to find without looking at the remote. The tactile feel of thebuttons is poor and they do not seem durable.Even though the Harmony looks like a Tivo remote, it is a rather awkward controller for Tivo DVRs.Frequently used buttons disappear in a sea of 24 grey buttons at the bottom. In the default setting,there is not even a 'tivo' button assigned.Most remotes run forever on 2 AA batteries. The harmony needs to be put on achanging cradle to keep the rechargeable battery alive. Finding a spot for the cradle and hidingthe wire could be challenge.Overall, this is one of the best universal remotes for anyone with a complex AV stack.The Harmony is overpriced given the cheap execution of the hardware.
It is low and old, i would have liked to have an 8g, but the high ones are not compatible with my older camera, so i had to settle for this one, and it actually is working out really well.
Picked up an IVA-W205 for my 2008 Saturn Vue Redline. Double DIN fits like a glove and the standard $29 bezel keeps it well appointed in the Redline's elegant interior (never thought I'd type the words "elegant" and "Saturn" in the same sentence)! ;-PAnyway, the IVA-W205 does not dissappoint: the screen quality is excellent, with a defined color palette that *pops* - especially in bright sunlight. The pulse-touch LCD makes it feel as though you are pushing a button when you touch the screen - a welcome feature.DVD navigation is intuitive and works well. No, straight out of the box, you cannot view a DVD-video from the built-in screen while driving...unless your installer offers a toggle switch to get around that (mine did!). Audio sub-features (bass, treble, width, minor freq. adjustments, subwoofer, etc) are all there, and easier to traverse thanks to the visual GUI.Installed the iPod cable connector for my 60GB iPod Photo; makes playlist and artist/song navigation a snap with the large touchscreen LCD.Integrates with OnStar and steering-wheel controls if you purchase the standard add-ons to make it work, but look forward to dropping another $200-$300 for that. Don't bother with the Bluetooth add-on if you plan to use it with a Blackbird PMD-200, as the Blackbird PMD-200 has Bluetooth built-in and the IVA-W205 syncs with it (hence, your phone syncs with a PMD-200 and your PMD-200 syncs with your IVA-W205 while in the dock).About the only complaint I have is Alpine's absolutely horrific choice of GUI graphics (no customizable wallpapers, jerky scrolling of song title/artist info, just plain old..."PLAIN"... user interface - it's 2007 Alpine - get with the times)!Overall highly recommended!
All parts of the package came from different companies and different times. Worset thing is that I needed this equipment. The one company took a week to even tell me that they didn't have it in stuck. The second company waited 5 days to ship. Only one of the three came through. The rest where jokes for businesses. Why use Amazon when you can just find each company and insure they have the product. Can't be confident that you will even get the product. 2 weeks to get a refund for iteam not avaliable. Buy it some where else, as the cost savings only end up costing you more.
Does what is is supposed to do and is very effective on my Canon wide zoom. These are lightweight filters, which is great as the lens is already a beast.
I'm happy with these headphones. I can listen to XM radio inside my house with good reception. I think the audio quality is adequite. If you move around the ear pieces become painful. I wore them cutting my lawn and I had to take them off. You can put the headset around your neck and plug another headset in the normal headset jack. Works fine. They aren't perfect but I would recomend them.
Doesn't really work. Previous reviewers are imagining things in my opinion (I'm an elctrical engineer). The only way we're ever going to get something done about loud commercials is for Congress to get off their butts and do something (they usually scream "first amendment" and therefore can't do any thing - although this issue is up before Congress at the time of this writing). AGC (automatic gain control) is an old concept, but when broadcast audio modualtion index get's mixed in it becomes more complicated. Broadcasters say they want to reserve some volume for certain parts of movies, etc.. That's all BS. This all could be stopped if we all demand it. If you're on cable or satellite you're paying for it (and the public broadcast frequencies belong to all of us as well). Demand results, contact yioyr Congressman. These fly-bygadgets (just like the so-called "level-sound" features in many TVs) just don't really work.
I had Sennheiser wireless headset before were the batterys would not last long and would get alot of static noise always, Well with this new RS 140 it is the BEST headphones ever. Absolutely no noise or static at all, a real professional headset on your ears, blocks out almost all sound within the room and all you are hearing is the sound of the TV or music form your stereo. I would for sure recommed the headset Sennheiser RS 140
This is a 40GB "B" case. I don't know if the item is mislabeled intentionally or not, but you can't see what it is until you open the clam shell packaging. Unless your ipod has the speaker port in the center rather than the side, do not buy this case.As the packaging mine came in was covered with years of grime, I suspect the seller is intentionally swapping the product because it's not worth the effort to return. I know that's my situation. I only paid $7 and rec'd free shipping, so I won't return it, but I also won't order any further ipod products through Amazon.
I wanted to replace a pair of bulky ADS monitors from the mid-70s when I moved into a smaller space. I listened to a pair at Circuit City and was blown away. The definition and soundstage were detailed and wide.Searching on the net for a discounter, I found these at Amazon.com. I could not believe the price! I also bought a set of 12 inch steel stands from Audio Advisor to get them off the floor.The sound, construction, and look are awesome--especially on the black steel stands. In every way this is the best audio value I ever experienced. Is KLH back to stay!--I hope so. I'm going to get a pair of Ref 16 for the bedroom.
First of all, before you even consider purchasing an ipod mini, check that you have all the required components! If you want to enjoy a superior quality music player, expect to put in a bit of work, by ensuring your computer is properly equipped!When you first bring your ipod home, it seems daunting to set up. Before i got the ipod, i didn't even know what a USB port was. I just found a hole on my computer, and figured that must be it! I definitely don't advise this though!So if a technically challenged 16 year old can figure it out, I'm certain everybody can! The novelty and excitement of owning an ipod mini can certainly cloud your judgement, I've encountered a few problems, but it's gorgeous appearance and cool features always seem to outweigh it's flaws!I think it is overpriced, but I lovethat it comes with basically everything you need to get started-it includes power adapter, 2 cables, itunes software CD.Surprisingly, the itunes program is a pleasure to use, and you can have a whole CD transferred to your itunes library in a matter of minutes.Once you put a CD into your computer, itunes automatically converts the songs into AAC audio files (superior in quality compared to mp3's). Plug your ipod intoeither a USB port or firewire port with one of the included cables, and the songs will begin to transfer. In my opinion, the sound quality is just as good as listeningto the actual CD. I hardly listen to the radio anymore,because I have the handy option of listening to my favouritesongs instead! The menu is easy to navigate, songs can beorganised into various categories, games are included, a backlight and alarm is offered.....all in all, a beautiful little product.
I'm no physical therapist, but I do work at the pt association and when I started having hand pain while typing, I took it seriously. Finally, I realized that I have *really small hands*. So I bought a really small keyboard.Hand pain? Virtually gone. The lesson? Use tools the right size for you, even if you have to get a baby blue sports-themed "boy" keyboard to do it.Also? I get great comments about my keyboard at the office. Some are a bit condescending, but most are genuinely appreciative, interested, or amused!
I must say that I really didn't have much faith in this speaker, espicially for the price, I am blown away at the quality and sound this thing produces. I had a sub blown in my surround sound system and this sounds better than the original onkyo that was in there. Very well worth the price.
I changed my wired USB Intellimouse Explorer with this one.Read this: If you are going to use this mouse for Web Development and/or Gaming, better buy another mouse, not wireless.* I had troubles to get it work because of syncronization* The wheel is not too soft... it it the harder wheel I have ever touched!* Side buttons are for X-treme Large Fingers (F**k), Why 5 buttons if you can't touch them?* THIS MOUSE IS *** HEAVY ***, come on we are on 21th Century!* After all of this, the price is really high because of being platinum. there are other wireless microsoft mouses half the price.The only pro of this mouse is the really new style and its ergonomy (Right handed only).
I love my Zen V plus, I have had it for over 6 years now. I purchased the new cover to replace the leather one that I wore out. This one is okay. The one I replaced clipped onto my belt, pocket or whatever I was wearing. This one I have to put inside my pocket. I could slid a small belt through the back of it, but I'm afraid it would break, it's made with plastic,and I use it everyday. It does protect my MP3 player, I just wish they still made the leather one I used for years.
These are very painful to wear for any amount of time. I have a medium sized head and the padsrest on your ears and it is painful. I tried stretching them out on some books for several daysbut they are still painful. Sound quality is good. Good for acoustic music like Jack Johnson,not so good for hip hop or other bass heavy music because the bass gets a little muddy. I do not recommend these.
Excellent and extremely portable device. I've used it several times on short and long trips and it works very well. The device is bright and easy to read, the speech to text is clear and precise. The bluetooth sync up with your wireless phone is a bit flaky out of the box, however it works flawlessly after you get the latest update from Garmin's website.The POIs are extensive and I often use my Garmin to find restaurants on the weekends. All in all a great portable device I plan on using for a long time.
The 7700 was a replacement for my years old Microtek X6 that had been a good scanner but was beginning to show its age. The drivers installed without a hitch and I was up and running in less than 10 minutes.Unfortunately, the image quality of this scanner is terrible. I tried dozens of combinations of the manual settings, trying to get some scans that were acceptable. Even with the full &quot;48 bits&quot; skin tones and color graduatiions were completely unnatural. Add to this the occasional scan that had light verical lines. I returned the unit (thanks Amazon) and subsequently purchased a Canon LiDE 30 that works fine.
I HAVE THE CANON A-10 & A-20. THIS LITTLE PRINTER IS COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH CAMERAS & SOME MORE. I ALWAYS ASKED FOR WALLET PHOTOS YEARS AGO FROM KODAK. THEIR LITTLE (NOT AS MUCH SPACE AS BIG PRINTS), THEIR NOT AS GRAINY & YOU COULD FIT A LOT MORE IN THE ALBUM & ALSO PUT THEM IN YOUR WALLET. THIS PRINTER IS SO SHARP, YOU CAN SEE EVERY DETAIL AS IF IT WAS LIFE-LIKE. I LOVE IT & WOULD RECOMMENDED TO ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!RAE TIRONE
I bought this bag for nursing school thinking that i would be a good quality because it was a Jansport. It starting tearing on the seam and now has a whole within a month of me using it.. For that price i am very disappointed and will not be purchasing anything again.
I use a couple of Avenger stands for my Quantum flashes. Make sure you research if this clamp's diameter will fit your setup.One of my stands is a Avenger A4050CS JUNIOR BOOM STAND, the other an A125B; the A4050CS is big, but I was still able to find a nice place to mount this clamp. This clamp solves a problem, where to hang the battery. Thanks Quantum.
Mine worked ok for a few weeks but sadly, like many others, mine too turned itself off to never wake again. To make matters worse my 4th season Sopranno's disk was trapped hopelessly inside the now usless POS. Of course it is out of warranty. Apex will never get another dime of my money.
I purchased this item for my Sigma 50-500mm lens. I had a thin UV filter before that repeatedly got misthreaded when placed on and so I threw that one out. The filter threaded on smoothly and the UV part of it works great too.
I don't know what the other reviewer are talking about. I've had this drive running for over a year (only powered off 2 or 3 times) and its been rock solid. Its not pretty to look at, but very solidly built and survived a certain misuse as well.
I was very pleased with this item. It is a great value for the cost!
The information section for this is a bit messed up and hard to read, but you'll see that other versions are available for this UV filter.This one is not a multi-coated version at this price but does work to reduce the danger of damage to your camera lens.Here is what they are TRYING to tell us about the various versions in the description area:UV filter- Standard UV Most popular protection filterUV MC - Multi coated for extra flare protectionUV Warm - Combines UV with Tiffen's '812' warming filterHaze 1 - Absorbs 75% of UV lightHaze 2 -Absorbs 100% of UV lightHaze 15-Absorbs 81% of UV lightHaze 16-Absorbs 86.5% of UV lightHaze 17 - Absorbs almost all UV lightUV Wide Angle Thin - UV filter for use with wide angle lenses.
I am a first-time buyer with a new kid.Pro:-Can make decent stills from the tape. Easier than getting junior to keep the right facial expression at the moment I shoot.Con:-Have to remove battery to power camera from AC. The charger can't charge the battery and run the camera simultaneously.-No frame-by-frame advance button. At least not that I could find.-The USB plugin is inside the cavity where the LCD sits when closed. So you have to have the LCD open to use the USB out. It would be better placed with the rest of the jacks on front right....
Okay so I was excited to receive this keyboard as many keyboards today are trying to pretend they are an MacBook keyboard (very flat keys) rendering it useless. This is not the case but this keyboard remains wanting. Granted, they did not advertise it with a 10 key, I was overzealous and ordered it and did not notice that.PRO:Solid premium design and constructionVERY quiet key designEasy software to program quick keysLong battery lifeCONS:"Mouse" like thing does a poor job of a mouse therefore, you need a mouse. This addition just gets in the wayNO 10 KeyThe layout of the HOME/END/DELETE etc is method "2" meaning not the mainstream way. Whenever I move from my office to home office I need to retrain myself and after weeks still not there. I will NEVER get used to this delete key setupLastly, for this kind if money, it should have been back-lit. (Yeah I know wireless, blah, blah, blah) I would trade the shorter battery life for back-lit keys.Excellent quality and potential, 50% useful. BOOoo this is the problem with some designers, they want to make it different to make it different. Stick with the STANDARD KEYBOARD LAYOUT
This product has been a great, small, investment. We use it for many cards we all need to carry in our wallets, insurance cards and proof of auto insurance. It is also a good and easy product to use for coating business cards.
I'm glad I choose to get a case like this. Extra protection and convenience. This case does what it is supposed to and I think the design is well done.
These are the most reliable and trouble-free discs of their kind in my experience. I have never had an aborted burn, and so far (knock wood) no errors reading back.
I bought this for a long plane ride so I could charge an MP3 player. The plastic on the small end was warped so it would not plug into the plane socket. Complete waste of money because it was unusable.
First off, I doubt digital speakers work in games(haven't tried them but not taking any chances) I did rig up a kind of 5.1 analog(actually 5.2 analog) with a 4.1 and a cheap 2.1 set hooked cumbresomly around. worked great in Baldur's gate II ToB, before I could hardly hear dialog, especially my own voice files. You must have that center channel for voices to come in clear.(that goes for any system even Creative and Maxi Theater XP which does not allow 5.1 in games) in 2 or 4.1 setup, ambience and music drown the speech out. In DVD it's worse(I'm speaking in all sound cards and any thing asscociated with sound TV's, ect.) If you get this card, RUSH RUSH to get that 5.1 analog sound card before it goes out of circulation like so many good things. The MMS206 is you best shot as it is from Phillips. I cannot find this on any site, it is back orderd on this site. HOPEFULLY it will be in stock again this lifetime.Another issue is the static with some sounds(Win 98 SE start up) but who cares about that?! Yamaha's SXG player will do this to but I think that is my speakers more than the souund card.
The cost was low, but the POLK sub woofer was perfect. As with all POLK audio equipment this was a great purchase.
Its was simple to install, instruction werent quite necessary but would have helped if i had gotten confused. Awesome product
I failed to notice that this router is not mac compatible. I was unable to get it to connect with my Macbook or Ipod. But I ran it through my Linksys router and it is running great!
I've read so many bad things about people trying to buy cheap inks that are (in theory) compatible to Canon printers and significantly cheaper in cost. Don't bite! Always buy Canon ink for your Canon printers. I'm trying to get the word out. Hats off to all those second hand suppliers of Canon compatible inks though, no disrespect. I don't work for Canon nor am I paid (although I should be) by Canon to write this review. It's just that things are so expensive these days and the economy is such a mess that whatever electronics you have, take good care of them so they last as long as possible. You bought it (even if you didn't still) take care of it!
If you are looking for a cute hard cover case for your powershot, this does the job. I don't personally care for the belt loop clip but its a nice carry case and I love the color. There are two pockets inside that you don't see in the pictures. There is a pocket that straps (velcro) the camera in place and the other side has the cargo pocket to carry a memory stick or even a spare screen cover. Overall a good buy
I have owned this cooling plate for a little over a year now. It works great as far as cooling goes. My gripes are about the little rubber stoppers and the usb cable. The little stoppers keep popping out and I lose them. The usb connector keeps shorting out and power to the cooling pad is off. I have had to replace both these items twice so now I just gave up and am getting a whole new replacement from antec customer service. maybe this time those parts will operate correctly. It actually cools well when everything is operable.
I have looked at and used many computer repair tool kits. This has been by far the best kit I have used. It has the most useful tools in a nice compact design and a great price. The precision set screw drivers have too fragile a heads, but which precision set does not. Also, the flash light it comes with is basically useless for computer repair.. as it does NOT have enough power to be useful inside a computer case. I recommend you pick up a super-bright LED flash light to use for working inside the case when it is not 100% bright in the room.
This is a great choice. Super fast, light, compact, and easy to use. Would buy again.
We really struggled with spending $900 for a small TV for the kitchen peninsula but after buying a $200 16" Samsung tube TV and losing so much counter space plus the odd viewing angle, we decided to return the 16" and blow the wad. It turned out to be the right thing to do. What a gorgeous picture this thing has and being HGTV ready and wide screen, this will not be obsolete in 2-3 years. It has a crystal clear sharp picture with no light glare. It's not heavy and easy to move around. The extra space we gained really makes a difference. Everytime we watch it we are so happy we decided to go this route. Now we wish we could replace our other TV's with LCD/plasma, but guess we'll wait till the prices on the larger screens come down.
In England, single mother Ruth is listlessly working on her doctorate, so happy with her job helping foreigners learn English that she goes for long periods forgetting her scholastic goal.Then her mother gives her the first part of her autobiography to read, and Ruth's life is turned on end. Sally Gilmartin is really Eva Delectoraskaya, a Russian refugee recruited before WWII as a spy for Britain. Her main assignment was in the United States, putting out propaganda to force the government to come to England's aid.Now, it's thirty years later, and someone is after Sally. Someone who doesn't want her to tell the truth about what really happened in America.Sally doles her story out to Ruth in folders, preparing her for the time when she begs Ruth's help to flush out her would-be killer.The first person section of the story is Ruth's. It's fascinating to follow her rather mundane existence with her son and students while her mother slowly seduces her with a third person account of forays into the minds of spies.The weak point of the plot was the fact Sally allowed Ruth access to her true story. It seemed to me Sally would want to keep her daughter safe from the people she feared most. Yet she deliberately drew her in. At the end, she does mention she didn't think of the harm that might come to Ruth, but with her background, her protest hangs rather feebly.But overall, it's one of the better books I've read lately.
If you're looking for concert-quality sound, or luxuriously soft headphone bliss, this is not only the wrong item, but the wrong category. But in the subgenre of exercise headphones, these Sennys really shine.In my average-sized ears, they remain firmly in place regardless of how physical the exercise gets. And despite their excellent grip, I haven't experienced any significant discomfort in using them up to two hours straight. The headphones are held in place by applying pressure to two pieces of cartilage in your ear, so if you put them in right, there shouldn't be any pain. I suppose results may vary with smaller ears.The sound quality is better than I expected for headphones like these -- decent bass and an overall clarity of sound.They falls short of perfection only in the initial installation to the ear. At first I found it particularly tricky to get used to way the headphones twist into place, and even now it usually takes a couple of tries to get them set just right. Once there, however, all is well. I'd buy these again, no question.
This is my second switch now. First one is still going strong after almost six months of hard labor.Don't know what people were taking about but I did not experience any problems with the power brick on either of my switches.
I think this light works great. If you need more light you probaly need to be at a desk.
Everything on this bag is as described, but be aware that it is quite wide, and looks more like a ninja turtle shell than a computer bag. Once you realize that, it is an awesome bag and protects your costly machine with great ease, as well as hoists your other goodies around with you.
really nice and sturdy triopd and you can trust it with your camcoder. It is really helpful when filming with tele setting where even the small shakes are amplified. strongly recommend it.
Good technical review D Train, but I would like to share my experience with them and point out that perhaps you SHOULD NOT terminate these with banana plugs.I bought some of this speaker cable from a hi-end audio dealers for about $2.50 / ft (with curious skepticism, since the dealer described a demo where an average speaker was hooked up with an average boombox with average speaker wire and then replaced with the 'AudioQuest Type 1' and there was supposedly a vast sound difference).At home, I twisted the wire and hooked up between my speakers and receiver. The installation was a little difficult because of the thickness and solidarity of the 2 strand wire. At first, I would describe the sound as completely lacking from the midbass up to about the middle of the treble range, with very suppressed mid-range (vocals) BUT after about 12 hours of playing time, I noticed the sound began to change with the range of attenuation decreasing until at about 25 hours, they started to sound quite good, with the mid-range almost completely balanced to the rest of the spectrum. Soon after, I can say the sound difference was a world of difference better than my older standard quality 14 gauge speaker wires. I had not experience sound this good from my home system before.Later, I decided to terminate both ends of the wire with high quality copper banana plugs so that in the future, it would be easier to connect and disconnect the wires. After doing this, the sound no longer had the awe-inspiring quality that they did, but still sound great with no discernible shortcoming (IMO).If you have this wire and have terminated the ends with banana plugs, it may be worth while to remove them if your receive and speakers will fit the bare wire in them. The sound quality of the wire may amaze you.
I bought the Sony Cyber-shot carrying case for my Sony 2.0 camera even before my camera arrived. It fits into the case snugly and is a beautiful fit. The case is made of something soft like deer hide (it says it is 100% PVC), which will protect the camera from nicks and scratches. It has a small front compartment for memory sticks and batteries. These should fit in with no difficulty when transporting the camera. I can not find a reason to down rate it so I am giving it a 5 star rating.
It is compatible with all the products I have tried, fast and so far hasn't failed. (5 months)
I ordered this in hopes that it would take gel ink off several professional photos that were about three years old. The ink had been on the pictures about four weeks. The cleaner had no effect on the ink.
1) Base is not great and/or deep.2) Headphones begin to hurt after continuos use, even after several attemps to strech them outOther than those two problems, They are completely satisfactory for what they are listed as, and for the price. 3 stars given to two problems(in my eyes).
Thought this would be a nice tool for note taking but found it to be more of a pain then worth it.I gave it to my daughter so she could draw with it.Would not purchase another.DVG
Flimsy. Buttons have to push sometimes twice or three times for a response. Has trouble reading DVDs and the ones it doesn't have trouble with take a lot of time.After 30-40 minutes of playing will simply "pause" with the picture frozen, sometimes pushing play again will get it going other times it just re-boots back to the "loading DVD" blue screen.After 2-1/2 months of medium use (2-3 discs a week), the thing stopped reading discs.Cheap, "knock-off" brand; avoid if you want something that will last.
I have little to no complaints about this product, which I have been using for just over two months, except that it took me a little longer than usual to get it up and running because I didn't realize the red ball doesn't have a back light like the one I replaced -- I miss the glowing red light, other than that I have no complaints; yet!
This Radar Detector is every bit as sensitive as the $400 models. Not seen in stores, I was very happy to see this product on Amazon.
This is a surprisingly solid, simple riser from 3M - a company with dependable products. Very sturdy, with a non-slip bar on the front. It raises my small laptop to a perfect ergonomic height - my chiropractor urged me to get one of these for that purpose. The riser saved me from having to switch to a desktop computer. It's great.
WHEN REMOVING THE TAB WITH THE ARROW, SOME GLUE STICKS TO THE SHEET AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET OFF. OTHERWISE IT DOES WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO. PROTECT THE SCREEN.
My husband and I have been using this mouse for years and absolutely love it! This one was a Christmas present for our daughter and she can't thank us enough....she is so happy with it.
I bought this product last November and should have returned it immediately. It has worked on and off over the last few months. Everytime I unplug it, it has difficulty reconnecting. I recently tried to upgrade the firmware and it quit working altogether. Netgear's technical support continues to ignore my e-mails and their support lines are &quot;too busy at this time&quot; whenever I call.
Built quality is fantastic, buying from Amazon is a breeze. Everything arrived promptly. Fits my VMC200L like a glove. Highly recommended.
Its strange to write a review for an HDMI cable, but at this price and with the quality it delivers, I believe it deserves one.It is indeed 25 feet, and it works perfectly. With no form of latency or quality loss this cable has no downside when compared to other HDMI cables. It has great quality, great length, the cable is easy to work with, and the price simply can not be beat.Ever since shopping on Amazon it has become hard to say "you get what you pay for", I have always felt like I am getting loads more then what I pay for, and that remains true with this cable.
Well ventilated stand and sturdy design, but the summary of the product is very misleading. They claim to include a USB hub at the top of the page, but was not included with this stand. It's no big deal, because you can always pick up a better USB hub somewhere else for less.
I got a [...] which is a sweet deal. Its got altec lansing speakers that provide rich sound, a nice addition is the dedicated controls for DVD and CD right on the top of the keyboard, the screen is a nice big 15.4 inches, with nice contrast and even back lighting. Typing is easy because there's adequate space for my palms and the thickness and weight are acceptable. But I wouldn't want to travel a lot with it. Another good quality is the coating HP used around it which resist scartching and staining. I use it everyday and haven't had an issue. The HP diagnostic software is handy. Never had any issue with this laptop as far as reliability.Cold Eyes
bought this player afer about a year of research. i agree with most of the reviews here-this player is great. picture on the 9 in screen is really wonderful, able to view it from all but the most extreme side angles. i think the sound is good too-those that are complaining about the sound are really asking too much from a portable dvd player, in my opinion. we cannot expect movie theatre quality surround sound from a player hardly the size of my nieces geomtry book. why does the movie theatre sound so good? cuz its a movie theatre, duh! can you hear you movie sitting in front of the player? yes. can you hear it from across the room? yes.(although this may not be a good thing, after my son was on his 4th viewing of monsters inc, on a two day trip!)can you hear it in the middle of an indoor waterpark? YES! enough said.took it on a recent trip, afore mentioned waterpark, with 5 other families, two of which had dvd players also. all the kids eneded up in my room after dinner, crowded around to watch movies. 10 kids, all could see, all could hear, all were quiet for almost two hours. BLISS! me: satisfied. other parents: JEALOUS!
I have bought Microsoft points off of Amazon many times and every time I have had a good experience. Most of the time the code shows up on the screen right after I make the purchase, but one time it did take waiting for the email to show up. That only took less than 10 minutes.If you are having problems redeeming your code it could be a few things...1) Try redeeming it again. If its invalid it will say its invalid, but 99.9% of the time it is valid and its something else.2) If there is any other error message, PAY ATTENTION TO IT. It means there is an account related issue that needs to be addressed like an outstanding renewing subscription balance for xbox live or an account lock that is preventing you from redeeming any prepaid codes or making any purchases on the marketplace.3) Call xbox support (1-800-4 MY XBOX) and they can run the code and make sure it is valid. They however can NOT replace codes, that is Amazon's job if there is in fact something wrong with the code. They can at least tell you the status though and if there is an account related issue that is preventing you from redeeming the code.I bet you 90% of the negative reviews on here are account related issues and nothing else. I hope this helps!
This camera is the most useful video camera for ease of use and sharing with family and friends. I have a high dollar JVC mini-DV that I never use now, because it is too much of a pain to upload a clip to share. You can even group several small clips to make a movie set to music. The best part is all the movies are stored easily on any digital media for years of safekeeping without worry heat or magnetic damage to a tape.Well done to Pure Digital for creating a camera that will actually get its use.
The newer, brighter screens on the Tungstens and Zire 71 are also softer. They scratch easily. My Tungsten T3 was showing marks on the common areas of the screen within a few weeks. Unfortunately, I didn't get these from the very beginning. At least now it wont get any worse.A little difficult to apply, but if you carefully apply one edge first and slowly roll it on while smoothing with the included cloth, you can get it on perfectly. It will make the screen slightly less bright and can look poorly when the palm is off, but when the palm is on they are unnoticeable. Believe me. As the owner of at least 8 different Palm models, this is an excellent investment in your $300+ Palm. Get em!
Nothing more needs be said about this product than that it just rocks. And at the bargain price of a hundred bucks, it is definitely worth it. I recently painlessly upgraded the firmware to v 2.2. On the whole, highly recommended. Amazon did a good job of sending me a prompt replacement after one of the NiMH batteries was found leaking too..Now Iriver has announced that from Dec 2003 end, it will optionally feature Ogg Vorbis support (albeit at the cost of wma support) - this is a cool new feature, as Ogg Vorbis is a patent free great audio compression format way better than mp3 and other proprietary standards. Way to go Iriver!
Fast delivery of the proper ink needed. Maybe it was a big box for a couple of items, but I received them perfectly.
Canon Pixma MP830 Office All-In-One Inkjet Printer (0583B002)Yes, it really does it all and does it well. Have been sending and receiving faxes, printing in Color/B&W;, Multi page printing, double sided printing and scanning, ALL with great results. This product has worked flawlessly now for over a year.
I use this lens on my D80 and its a great lens and has great color. This and my 18-200vr are my walk around lens. When photographing not needing the longer distance this is my choice over the 18-200vr.Its a full frame lens that is a perfect fit on a DX camera. Very sharp!
It took me about 3hrw with a bunch of guys from India to hook this up. It does work fine now.
the kit showed up and was exactly what was needed it fit perfectly and the radio attatched even easier. i would recoomomend this kit for radio installation
Amazon lists this product as wireless when in fact it is wired. You would think a site like amazon wouldn't make these kind of mistakes. It is a good key board other than that big mislabeling so don't buy unless you want a wired one.
I bought this to be a speaker for an old iPod that sites in a cradle and has an aux out and a power supply. It works for this purpose, and probably for this alone.After a few weeks of use however we notices odd bursts of buzzing sounds -- we can't figure out why. The construction is quite flimsy, including the on-off switch. I wonder if the product we got is counterfeit. I think, even at a very low price, you're betting buying something else.If you do buy this, note that the iPod it was designed for no longer exists. I used to have one, but Apple recalled mine and replaced it with a modern Nano. So it seems worthless.HOWEVER it has an aux in. So that sounds like it would work with any peripheral. Alas, not quite.This device is designed for the iPod 30 pin (old style) connector. The aux in just connects into the same path as the connector audio, and the power standard for that is higher than earphones. So if you run the aux in cable from an earphone output the audio will be very FAINT.However, iPod CRADLE aux out is stereo system level, and that's what this device expects. So run the audio cable from your iPod cradle aux out and you'll be fine. Otherwise you'll be disappointed.
If you are like me and have many gadgets with a big plug this is very good use for them. The side plugs are well spaced out, and allows more space for the small plugs. This also cuts down on extension cords for me because I no longer need to use all of them since they just all fit into one now. I'm so happy with this product. I can't really tell you anything about the phone plugs or anything because I don't use them since we have wireless internet and everything, I just know it does what I bought it for and is more than I hoped. Also it is a good price. The length of the 6 feet one would probably work just as well, but I noticed for some reason it is a little more expensive. I first found out about this from my brother. Except he bought the other one. When I looked at the other one, it had sold out. All I need it for are my gadget by my night stand. I plan to buy another for my tv entertainment center and my computer. Oh also the plug on this is a sideways cord so if you plug it on the top it leaves the bottom plug on the outlet open, so you get more room.I plan on buying another one sometime next week. I ran out of plugs :( Well I still have some side plugs open, but I want to save those for my other media devices. Anyways, I need 1 for my entertainment system, and another for the computer area. Buying 1 next week, and the other sometime later :D This is a great product!ok so this is really sweet! we had are first power surge today in a while, so I got to test it on the power surge. The tv and everything that was plugged into this stayed on and I was able to continue watching the movie, the computer and everything else however... was plugged into the wall and turned off... still sweet I was able to continue the movie with everything else off :)
I bought one of these players in April. I had to repeatedly reset and then reformat the player. Finally in August it died totally. Creative customer service wanted $25 dollars to even look at it with no guarantee that, even if fixed, it would last for any period of time. I strongly suggest that you look for another brand of player.
These Etymotics really do a great job of isolating the sound from my iPod, particularly during airplane travel or in the noisy airport. I love the 2-flange flexible plastic earpiece. However, I'm on my 3rd pair in less than 2 years. The wires are very delicate. The point where the wire enters the earpiece is unprotected, and this is where it broke on my latest pair. A bit of extra protective tubing over the wires at this juncture might resolve this problem. And, okay, the cat bit the wires further on down, but that was later, and just one bite shouldn't ruin them completely. Also, I wish someone would put a little rewinder mechanism in long cords like this, such as they do on some USB cables and lanyards and the like--I just don't usually need this much length, and the tangling can become infuriating.
I have owned this remote for just about a week. I recently purchased a XTI with a few accessories, with this being one.I must say that this is probably a must have. It is for me. When it comes to portraits, self pics, macro, or bulb photography (when you leave the shutter open for REAL long exposures) it's great. For Macro and Bulb, sometimes you dont want even the slightest movement from touching the camera to show up on your exposure.It is true that because it's IR (requires direct line of sight to receiver) it does not work from "behind" the camera. Which is not convenient when shooting portraits (like small children who you are trying to make smile.....) from behind the camera. A simple, but not pretty, solution to this problem is to simply place a mirror in front of the IR receiver! The bigger the mirror, the more room you have to move around the back of the camera! Just make sure it does not get in the way of the flash.If you play with it enough....IT WILL WORK FOR YOU! Think OUTSIDE of the box.$22 bucks, and it stores on your camera strap....FORGET ABOUT IT!!!!!
This book was a delight. It nearly read like a novel and I couldn't put it down. I like referring to it prior to cooking for the inspiration and the reminder to approach my cooking in the right frame of mind. No matter what I prepare, the flavors are so much more intense and complex when I am consciously cooking with a open, giving heart. Cooking should be a heartfelt gift and a way to nurture the ones we love. This book shows you how to cook with passion. Wait until you taste the difference!
I bought this printer to use with my MAC mini and I've had nothing but problems. Only the top 2 inches of any document containing a graphic (or a PDF) will print. I've been online for 3 weeks with HP and they still can't figure out how to fix the problem.
I have ALWAYS LOVED Denon products, especially their receivers. When I was looking for a bedroom system, I spotted this thing for $500 at the local retailer (which was 50% off). I almost ripped my wallet trying to get my plastic out! I brought it home and it sounded AWESOME after some minor fine tuning. I am an audio nut, so I knew better than to expect surround from 2 speakers, but it was definitely stereo on sterroids. In comparison to everything else, sound was a landslide better (esp better than Bose) Well here I am a year and 35 days later - just barely out of warranty - and I have a blown speaker. After reading all the disastrous reviews, I'm not even going to bother with it. I've changed out the speakers to a pair of old Polk satellites (which seem to survive anything) and life will go on until something else breaks. As of now, I'm FURIOUS with Denon and my days with the main unit working are probably numbered.My review (as of now) makes more bad reviews than good. Take that as a hint from an audio nut who's worked in the industry for quite a while.Avoid this product!
I was very happy with the appearance, quality and shipping time of the product. Overall I was pleased. The only problem occured once we had them installed. Only one screen would turn off when the car turned off. The other headrest had to be turned off manually or by using the remote.
The cover is made well, as expected from Nikon, fits well and allows full function of all the cameras features without getting in the way.
If you are a Macintosh user, you should know of a very important limitation of all Linksys hubs & switches, including this one: This switch will NOT route AppleTalk information on your network. What that means is that if you are a Macintosh user who is trying to use file sharing via AppleTalk, or if you have an older AppleTalk printer (such as the older line of HP LaserJet printers), you will be out of luck with this switch... or any Linksys hub/switch. Besides the lack of Macintosh AppleTalk support, this switch seems to work just fine.
I have had this product for 3 years and have had no problems whatsoever! Recording music to my computer hard drive from my stereo using my RECOTON STEREO PRE-AMPLIFIER is a snap.
Unless you plan on buying an extended warrantee, don't get this Sony 5 disc.Mine did exactly what other reviewers are posting. About 6 months or so ago I started having trouble with it being really picky about discs being dirty or saying there was "no disc" when there was. Now it reads nothing. I did try using a CD/DVD cleaning disc, but that did not help.I paid 150 bucks for this thing, I should at least get 5 years out of it you would think. Anyway... kinda disappointed.The "zoom" feature did not work for me either. (This feature should take a Widescreen DVD movie and "pan-scan" it to fit your old Sony 20-inch 4:3TV set). It never worked. So I ended up buying a wide-screen TV anyway.What's really funny is a Koss $30 DVD player that I bought later had no problem "Zooming" a widescreen movie to fit my old Trinitron's 4:3 screen.It's amazing how sometimes you just don't get what you pay for...SONY has some great products, but this is not one of them. You end up getting a lot of features for the price, but no reliability or longevity.
I purchased this adapter based the price and the reviews I read here.Pros:1. The convenience of using a cordless phone instead of being tied to the computer.2. The price.3. Sound quality is great.Cons:1. In the first day of use, the adapter dropped 4 out of 7 calls. The next time I tried using Skype from the computer, the adapter stole the call and dropped it (I could hear it click when it stole the call).2. You have to dial 00, the country code, the phone number, and * to make a call, and it sounds like your going to get the disconnected number recording (you know that sound that plays?) 3 times before it starts ringing.If it didn't drop calls, I'd give it 4 stars. But 4 out of 7 dropped is just unacceptable. Thanks to Amazon's great return policy, I am returning the adapter.
I have had this 2 days now and so far I'm completely impressed! I had two multi-function HP's, a d135 & 6110, and they both are junk compared to this Canon.When setting it up I thought it was broke because it was printing. I coudn't hear the noise nad my desk didn't shake so it was n't printing. When I stood up I realized I have printed 30 test sheets. It is so quiet and shake free I had no clue. Big improvement over the HP.The setup was simple and I was able to ad the printer to other cpu's on the network. (Be sure to instal the inkhead before the ink!!! easy to skip in the directions). The instalation of the ink with LEDs to show it was done right is a nice touch. XP setup was two clicks to finish. No problems!!!!Print quality seems to be much finer then my HPs but the Canon makes a ligher print on the standard setting. I had a backup of printing and faxes (home biz for two people) since the HP craped out. I printed 100 two sided post cards, color images and text on both sides, no problems. Looked more precise then HP.Fax setup was easy. I use Vonage so I have an extra step but still only a minute long. I sent about 20 faxes and did my first group fax with.... no problems.Scanner is great! I scanned easily into Photoshop and Word. GReat clarity. Not as many size settings as HP but I really didn't use the pimple on the @ss of the knat setting.The looks of this machine isn't that hot for me. I liked the HP better. Something about trying to make a multifunction look cool comes off cheap and plasticy.The LCD is cool and does well with images. This was somethign I could have lived without but it is nice for those 2 people who actually print directly from their camera.Best features are:-Auto-document feeder(ADF) is seperate from fax/multi-page scanner-ADF is well placed behind machine and folds in when you don't need it.-Has two paper feed areas. My wife is a massage therapist and uses a special HICFA form to bill insurance. Now she won't scream tree rooms away to have me get up and change the paper out! Now I can store forms in the ADF and regular paper in the cartridge feeder.-Cartridge feeder fits inside machine, not outside collecting dust !-Paper catcher folds up easy and pops out easier so you don't have a bunch of jagged edges hangins out.-Double sided printing makes me wet!!!! I no longer have to get up to make my marketing material! Does it great!-Double sided scanner and copier!!!!-5 ink thingys! SO when you run out of yellow you don't have to waste blue and red to get more yellow!-No massive transformer like HP machine. The power cord is lighter then a lamps!Things I don't like:-Menu on LCD is bad & unintuitive. Pain but still is okay.-Looks on this is bad. Like a shiny 1980's bedroom set.-Software is cartoon like and clutered but works good.Overall I'm super happy with this purchase. I also used the Amazon Prime service where I get anything shipped overnight for $3.99 so it was super easy and much cheaper then going to store and hauling out and in home!I thought I loved my HP's but man was I wrong! This Canon is the best multi I have ever had and/or met! I have kissed it twice so far and may make a MySPace page in dedication to my devotion to the Canon MP830Peace,GuruJ
Was easy to apply. Cleaned it thoroughly for dust before applying. I use the stylus a lot so I wanted to make sure the screen was protected from scratches.
so far i have had no problems with this device, i purchased three of them, one for me, one for my sister and another for my brother and they are all working fine.
I purchased this for the new SX10 IS Canon. It is just perfect for the person that wants something compact and yet extends to a full size tripod. Quick release. Ball Mount. You will most likely bring it and have it available when taking those unexpected low light photo opportunities.
I've owned the S410 for a couple of months and I give it 4 Stars. This camera targets a particular kind of consumer and it does a great job of it. I've seem some hard-core enthusiasts portray a negative picture of the S410 as well as it predecessor the S400, and I believe it is unfair.This camera was a gift for my wife. My wife will carry a camera only if,1. It is relatively light in weight,2. It is compact (fits in her pocket-book), and,3. It will think for itself.The Canon does these well, and is meant for consumers like my wife. Switch on and shoot!My wife upgraded from the Canon Elph (APS) to the S410. If the SD110 had a 3x zoom, we'd probably have gone with it. The S410 is built in stainless steel and is built like a tank. You will feel this in the weight of the camera. It is not the smallest or lightest out there, but it's one of the best when it comes to balance between weight and size. It feels very comfortable in the hand.The buttons are sized and laid out very well. I like the mode-select wheel, which is particularly advantageous to people with large fingers. People who have not used Canon P&amp;S cameras will be pleasantly surprised by the zoom controls. The zoom encompasses the shutter-button and is extremely intuitive.The menus are self-explanatory and relatively simple to use, though it does take a little getting used to the menu mechanics.The most used controls, macro mode, flash modes, metering modes and timer functions have hot keys and are selectable without accessing menus - a big advantage to accommodating last second changes.There is a short startup lag, so don't expect to just pick-up and shoot. The auto-focus is fast. There is a delay between depressing shutter and capture, but is about the same as other cameras in this class. There is also a slight lag between shots, but again, is the same as other cameras in this class. One glaring issue is that the red-eye reduction is not very effective. To speed up shot-capture, switch this mode-off. It really helps!!The photos are AMAZING! Indoors and outdoors, the photos are crisp, the colors vibrant and life-like, and, this was very surprising to me...the camera could capture depth. The photos are truly a pleasure to look at.......you can experience Canon's over 50 years of optic and technology expertise at work here. (FYI, I'm a NIKON person...it is huge for me to say this!!)Why only four-stars?!!1. Strong, over-powering flash. The flash is SO strong that it hurts subjects 5 feet away. You can literally feel the heat. There is a high possibility of flash-spots or wash-outs in case your subject is in front of a reflective surface.2. This might be related to the strong flash...the front of the camera body becomes "very warm" but not "hot" after taking a few photos (approx. 10), with the flash on, in succession. I guess the metallic body heats up.3. Auto-Focus. The auto focus can get annoying at times, especially if two subjects are nearly the same distance from the camera. It'll keep shuttling between the two subjects. The multi-zone AF is one of the reasons I did not buy a Canon SLR a few years ago. I find it inconvenient.Overall, I think this is a great camera. It balances mega-pixel resolution, optics, technology, size, weight, price, and features-functionality in a compact package.If you're the kind of person who likes getting great photos without working for them, this is the camera to buy.
Bought this for our non-CD-equipped car. The system works great with perfectly adequate sound quality (I am not a super-mega-audiophile.). No noticeable skipping or sound artifacts. Easy to use and does the job!
It would have been really great if the ad for the Garmin 350 had better displayed the fact that the GPS had a 12vdc power cable with the unit. Now I have two and I damn sure don't need two with one GPS. Who whats it?Unhappy
The Logitech speakers are superb. The sound quality is amazing! I'm delighted that I purchased them...and the price is RIGHT!!!Logitech x-230 2.1 2-Piece Dual Drive Speakers with Ported Subwoofer- New Whitebox
I ordered this when I needed a different one. Excellent service. Completely understanding, shipped a new one, it works great. Highly recommended.
These Headphones are awesome value for money and their bass boost is like a beast which will shake your whole head with vibrations!The bass boost can be turned off with the flick of a switch,you can also control the Bass volume with the subwoofer remote unit.It is advisable to use rechargeable AA batteries as you will be probably leave them on overnight unless you remember to turn them off!They are comfy,deliver great sound quality,pretty funky looking,they are a bit on the bulky side,but you will get used to them!So don't bother with shelling out on a Bose or even a pair of Beats By Dre,everything you need for your ears is right here!
This is something everyone should consider. An HDMI cable bought separately in any store will run $25 - $45. These are less than a tenth of that price and they work perfectly. If you need it, buy it!! It's a no brainer.
This product was extremly helpful with travelling in EuropeEasy to followWhat I especially liked was the Support given to me by GarminThey helped in the Installation as well as the map updatesThey are located in the USAThey speak English as a first language and they do not apoligize8 times in a 1 minute conversationThey even called back when they said they would to check on the progressI would only buy a Garmin product in the futureI highly reccommend it
Although I didn't knew the Crucial brand, I tried to buy the set with 2 X 1Gb memory. It is working great, very good performance indeed!
The main attraction to this copier is the net price considering the product abilities. The Canon D340 copier replaced a Canon PC920, which did a yeoman job througout its life. The new copier adds an auto-feed feature which is very handy, and works well. Other than that, the scanning area is miniscule compared to the PC920, making copying from a book next to impossible. The D340 weighs about one half of the PC920, which may reflect the quality and longevity of the new model.The main problem is that with the $[...] Rebate that was offered, it was a good deal. The terms and conditions were a little stringent, and were carefully carried out, and to no avail. Although we documented the rebate terms, have photocopies of everything sent, Canon appears to have had no intention of sending the rebate. We received a form letter saying the rebate was not honored because "UPC lable is missing". This is not true, as we have photo copies of the original cut from the carton. We intend to pursue this through Amazon, the seller, and AMEX, the credit card company. In the meantime, when dealing with CANON, let the buyer beware.
Ok, I just got a new VAIO PCG-FRV37 and it has been great in every aspect but I dont understand why Sony doesnt include a backup recovery CD along with the computer. I never knew until I actually bought one, if i did, i would have never bought a Sony. Oh, I will never buy a Sony ever again. The fact that they want to sell me a recovery CD for a laptop I paid $1500 for pisses me off. Anyhow, great machine but not so great company.
ok this toy is fun but hay, to a 5 year old, come on.
My original A/C Adapter developed a short and I had to get a new one fast or no laptop! Not only did it arrive way faster than I expected but it actually is a lot better than the original! If I would have known this I would have bought this years ago to replace the original. The quality it a lot better. Thank you very much and I would recommend this to anyone who needs one.
At the right beginning of my purchasing this laptop, it works ok. However, the body of the computer is so hot that is completely unacceptible. After used for couple of months, problems came out gradually: the battery completely died out, the body became very hot after you used for just half hour. The CDROM did not work any more. To my impression, Averatec product=cheap=bad quality.
I purchased this globe for my 16 year old and now all her friends are looking for it. We have not experienced any problems. There is a little humming noise, but, in a teenagers room that is not an issue. We had a quick guide and owners manual in the box. Thanks Olympia/Target for a great gadet, from Gadget Lovers.
Great great lens.I shoot interiors and landscapes with this and am having fun with such a wide angle.It is a big heavy lens for and f4 but there is zero distortion.I debated between this and the 9-18mm, but I got a good deal on this lens as a demo and am glad I chose this over the 9-18mm.Some may say 4/3rds is dead, but I don't think so. It's not as popular as Nikon or Canon but they make awesome glass and this is one of them.I knocked it one star because of the concave glass and short lens hood because of the wide angle, the glass is not protected from rain, etc.
this dvd player has played every type of media i threw at it. all of my vcd/xvcds have played on it. i would reccomend it for everyone. at this price i would take it over any cheapo brand
I was very pleased to obtain the printer ink I needed without travelling around to find it and at a lower cost. The best part was that it was delivered right to my door.
I see a lot of negative reviews here for this device so I feel compelled to share my experiences with it to even things out a bit.Setup: Took all of five minutes, most of which was getting it out of the box. You plug it in, hook it up to your router (which has to have DHCP installed) and then just install the access program-- That's it.Use: Once you've mapped the drive (Netgear calls it 'Attaching') you use it like you would any other hard drive. File transfers were fast and worked well; I watched video and listened to audio files over the network with no problems at all. I've seen a lot of people complain about heating issues, but I packed two 500GB drives into it and experienced none of this. Netgear has packed a nice array of extra features into this device included spanned storage (combining drives or even multiple SC101's to make larger 'virtual' drives) as well as RAID-like 'Mirroring', to safeguard against drive failure.I have only two complaints about this device.1. The first is that it uses a proprietary file structure (not NTFS or FAT32 like you'd expect) which is a bit annoying.2. The other is that you cannot configure the device without at least one hard drive installed in it. Not a big deal, but if you don't know this it can leave you scratching your head for a couple minutes wondering what's wrong.Other than that, it seems to me that most of the product reviews for this device were quite complimentary when conducted by experienced computer users. My guess is that the majority of people who couldn't get it work are novice users with little to no networking experience, who are used to just plugging things in and having them work with no configuration.Conclusion: If you're looking for a cheap, entry-level NAS device, this is a solid choice. It's secure, compact, easy to set up and comes with a nice array of features. Anything else on the market with comparative specs is probably going to run you two to three times as much cost-wise.
I had to return them. Bought for mowing but were too uncomfortable. My head is on the larger side. Maybe OK for the average melon.
Looks great, convenient compartments, but the one attribute where it is woefully inadequate is DURABILITY. I bought this thinking I would have it for at least a year or two & the darn thing started coming apart after a few months of use. The shoulder strap began to unravel, foam cushion spilling out the side. I sometimes carry a lot of paper for work in addition to my laptop, & I do often carry it using only one strap but come on...I would expect it to hold together for at least a year! I am now shopping for a new laptop backpack & I am willing to spend a little more this time for durability - I hate buying cheap crap that doesn't last under normal use conditions. Cheers!
excelente equipo compatible con linux , me permite efectuar y colocar programas en linux dentro del router.alta potencia 250 miliwatt
The camera is small, lightweight and fully packed with manual controls and the possibility of attaching additional lenses. Battery lasts forever, I think I took 250 to 300 pictures (20% with flash) without having to recharge. The pictures come out extremely sharp, color is good not so saturated, but be adivsed that noise is a seroius issue. You dont really want to take picutres with this camera above ISO 100. At ISO 400 pit gets very grainy. Remember to leave the "Noise reduction" setting at "High" in the options menu, it helps a bit. Overall is a four star, would buy it again. I would now go with the FZ18K, which is packed with 18x zoom, sports 8 megapixel and has face detection.
The keyboard is excellent in its construction. I read some reviews before buying and I don't agree with them. I am a big guy and can type quite comfortably with it, although it is not a fullsize keyboard, it is very similar to those in ultralight laptops.My only complaint is that the international symbols are in an odd place. I am Mexican and type a lot in Spanish so I need them, but I can get used to it. This keyboard together with my Palm TX help answer quickly my email from any hotspot and write my homework for my master's degree.
I'm happy with the buy .It arrived fast and packaging was good.Thanks,Henry
The lens is wide, fast, and as sharp as can be expected wide open. It is very sharp F/4 +. I love this lens for portraits and bokehs. It can also do macros! This is great lens for low light shots, such as in restaurants.See photography-on-the.net for example pictures from real owners![...]
Arriving in only 2 days, we were able to hook it up and watch regular DVDs AND Blu-Ray discs immediately. It took awhile to figure out the remote, but we did and are very happy with this purchase. Next up - a HDTV to make it all the better! Great product at an even better price. Thanks, Amazon!!!
Analog frequency selection is sometimes a pain.Sound quality over a range of 20 ft is poor, within 20 ft is just ok.Not recommemnded I guess....Finally stopped working after 2 months, returned to amazon for a partial refund
I helped my friend to set up this printer when she first got it. The set up is a smooth one, and it worked ok. But after lightly usage for less than 2 years, it just died. I brought it to the printer maintenance shop, and the technician commented this particular HP model is known to have the problem with its main board. He's run into quite a lot of them died of the main board. Of course, it's not worthwhile to replace the main board cause it costs US$80, about the same price my friend paid for the AIO itself.
They should call this the MC1 because it's only useful as a camcorder. As a camcorder that is $120, it gets 5 stars. Everything else out there that is &lt;$200 are ALL 10 frames per second. They claim to be cool but are extremely choppy and look like web cams. A TV is 30fps, movie theaters are 24fps and the MC3 is 20fps. Not perfect buy light years ahead of everything else. Yes it has other problems but nothing that the exact other brands don't have too. Face it; this is the best camcorder you are going to get for &lt;$200. If you like choppy web cam action it will record in 10fps and give you 4X more recording. A 16mb card (included) will give you 1:17min @ 20fps, and a 256mb card will give you 20:06min @20fps. You should buy a 256mb card ($60 ebay) and at least 6 rechargeable AAA batteries + recharger ($25) I've spent days trying to find something better than this and still can't. This is the best of a the junk that is out there. If that means anything.
I'm using the case with a Tungsten T2, and am very happy with it. True, you must remove the PDA from the case to do a hot-sync, but after the first couple of times, it isn't hard to do that. (Use the little thumb space at the bottom to push it up.) The case itself is good quality and looks fine.
did better with the 5 dollar antenna on the radio i replaced. Not worth the money.
Yes. It's an incredible price for a progressive scan DVD player,but NOT if you want also to play SVCD on it.I have the AD660 and AD800. Any SVCDs played on the former smoothly just don't work on this AS800,even though Apex claimed that function.I am not the only one having that problem....
I got this almost a year ago. No problems. Works great. Plenty of room for videos/photos.
This is the best camera straps I've ever owned. I bought this to replace the OEM camera strap that came with my camera, and it certainly outperforms the original by a long shot. The length is adjustable and what I like best about it is the neoprene pad which stretches and really fits my shoulder regardless of which side I wear it on. I highly recommend this strap. I even bought a similar one made for tripods.
I have owned two of these, both defective. Lost all my data the first time around. Wrote email to customer service, no reply from anyone. Suggest a more reliable product like Western Digital, your data is really too important to risk it with this product.
I have owned my Zumo 550 for seven or eight years. I am not sure why the old mount went bad, but this piece corrected the problem.
If this charger didn't work correctly for someone I suspect that they attempted to charge the wrong type of battery or that they simply obtained a charger that made it through Quality Assurance without working right - this happens at almost any manufacturer from time to time. It works fine for me and I like than it can be used not only as a wall charger but also as a car charger, and even includes one type of European plug. Also, I could have paid substantially more for a charger no better than this one but I did not care to do so.
I Like the way it plugs into itself, therefore it takes up less space. It's small and takes up very little space in the Laptop case.I
Having the Sony name and considering that it is still not a free-bee product, I assumed that I could expect some quality, at least relative to the radio transmission. Well, it mostly works, but it has two annoying flaws that I can't accept in a supposed quality product.I place the base in line of sight, about 15 feet from where I wear the headsets. I also tried multiple positions for the base, including upside down and out of sight with the same results. I sit on a lazy boy rocking chair, and whenever I rock and there is no sound playing on the TV, I hear this on-and-off hissing noise as the chair move me back and forth. I hear the same on-and-off noise as I walk about. I figure that the noise is also there when sound is playing on the TV, but it is drowned out. This noise is really annoying because even while you watch a movie, there are silent time when that hissing noise make itself heard.Secondly, this headphone which is supposedly "self-adjust" actually turns on when the middle false/leather band is pressed against your head. That gets very sweaty after a while, specially for those who have as little hair on top of their head as I do.As for the earphones, they are really thick. So much so that when you wear them, you cannot turn your head much. Since my TV is at a slight angle to the chair I use (and not directly in front), I have to turn my head a bit. But I can't do that with these headphones. I have to turn the chair so it is "facing" the TV.The only good thing is that it is rechargeable, but replacement rechargeable batteries can only be bought from the manufacturer. (Or specialized retailer as they are not standard.) So far, the charge has been OK and I did not have them run out but I only watch for a few hours during the evening, rarely more than 6 hours ever.One of these days, once the batteries go bad, I think I will look for another model, or just stick to a 15 feet extension cable and cheap $2 earplugs.
I was drawn into Shade of the Maple from page one and couldn't put it down!! I love the way Kirk Martin paints pictures and makes you feel a part of the scenes. The characters are memorable, and I missed them when I was done reading. Fortunately, I had THE GRAVEL DRIVE waiting by my bed...and I jumped into that immediately. WOW!! This is a rich book that will truly make you see your relationships in a new way.
This product is exactly what i was looking for, I went to an audio store and they wanted double the price of what i pay for at amazon for the same product. If you don't mind waithing about a week, go ahead and purchase this product. You wount be disaponted!!!
The Atomic clock is everything positive that is said about it. It functions on all levels, and I am thrilled that it is also a striking addition to my home.
Great product, just as described. Seller was easy to work with and delivered early.
I'd give this 6 stars, if I could. I've used this on several CDs, to perfection. You need to follow the directions exactly, and you need to understand that it won't fix every disk. But, if this won't fix it, nothing will. In any event, if it only fixes 2-3 CDs, it's paid for itself.I suspect that the persons who have had trouble either didn't follow directions or expected it to do more than is possible.
Great heavy duty pro tripod bag. Basic, simple, sleek and carries well over shoulder.
This unit was exactly as advertised, "like new". They delivered it promptly. The price was excellent.
I took over 600 pics before I had to charge the battery. How awesome to get a rechargable battery and the cradle to both charge battery and upload photos to computer. The pictures are clear and I took so many pics of my grandsons running, no blurs! I only wish I had bought two at that great price, cause I am so gonna wear this one out!
When I needed to replace an old monochromatic gps that was wearing out, I spoke with the gps expert at one of the big outdoor equipment companies (based in WA state). This unit is the one they use for their gps 101 and gps 102 classes - that spoke volumes to me.I have used the 60csx primarily when hiking and for geocaching... Any challenges I have had with its accuracy were related to tree-cover, and/or nearby powerlines. I did learn that it is important to recalibrate the compass whenever you change the batteries (I'm pretty sure that is true for any gps). I have had and used a variety of gps units over the years and this one is by far my favorite... I had one of these and when some knuckle-head stole it, it was a no-brainer for me to save up my shuckles and buy the same model to replace the stolen one.You can spend more money and get more technology, but I don't think you can get a better gps.
Nothing even comes close to this cartridge at this price point. It can compete with other carts costing hundreds more. Moving Coil, High Output design makes it perfect to be used in Moving Magnetic Phono Stages also. The tiny stylus digs deep into the record groove to bring out even the slightest nuances of your vinyl. Produces a warm, well balanced sonic characteristic. Deep bass and sparkling highs. Well done Denon.
I purchased the UNIDEN GMR855 about a month ago and for the price they are just great. The range is about 1 3/4 mile in an environment of trees and houses. Beyond that, all I get is nothing, I don't really know if the claim of 8 miles is true as the conditions in an open area may have a lot to do with it. But it beats the old walkie-talkies of the 60s and 70s where you could only reach to you neighbors house across the street and all you would get is a static voice threw the speaker and you still have to make out what the hell they said! The Rechargeable NiMH base is great.... no battery replacement. I do wish they had a VOC microphone feature as like the UNIDEN GMR885. The large menu makes it easy to see. The buttons are nice, large and easy to press. The case is rugged.These radios are great for anyone looking for an affordable communication device with in there average range of a complex environment. I would like to see in the future a true 8 mile 2 way personal radios able to receive threw all conditions! There ya go UNIDEN... a project for ya!
I purchased the Belkin Pro Series USB 2.0 Device Cable; it does not work well. I have to unplug and replug it in the USB port in order to get it to work and even then it only works occasionally. It appears to interfere with my computers other functions as well. I would not recommend this product. I guess it's true what they say " you get what you pay for".
would buy from these people again very honest sellers they know there product very well
The Microsoft Natural 4000 excels at being a good standard use keyboard for ergonomics, but under the hood, it fails. While I am impressed that Microsoft has realized that it was going in the wrong direction from the Microsoft Natural to the Natural Elite, there are other short comings that this and previous keyboards have had, and even more so, most of their periphial line. If you plan on doing standard typing, development, office work, etc, this is a great keyboard. However, just as the previous versions of the Natural, if you plan on using many keys simultaneously, this is not your keyboard.The Natural 4000 shines in that it is very comfortable as the wrist rest area has built in pads with a soft leatherette feel, the keys are quiet, and we see a return to the front riser which alleviates wrist strain due to it assisting in keeping your wrists straight. This is important because if a keyboard is going to be truely ergonomic, it needs to focus on what it means to be ergonomic...give a split key design to reduce the outward flair of the wrists and also add a slight angle to accomodate the angle of which the hands must bend to come to the surface of the keyboard. The Natural 4000, much like its first generation model meets this challenge, which is important if one studies the Natural Elite model which began the decline of following ergonomic design by removing the front reiser and most of the curvature that made this series of keyboards become as popular as it did. The Natural also gets high marks in that the keys are quiet, they are arranged in the correct standard of 104 or so key layout, so if you are a developer, you know exactly where the keys are going to be (as far as special symbols, namely the "|" key, the arrow keys, and the "Insert", "Delete", etc) are in their correct locations. This means that any typist can switch to this model and adapt quickly. So many of the interesting models of ergonomic keyboards re-arrange the "Insert", "Delete", "End", etc keys that it makes the keyboard awkward. Another common mistake is the keyboard vendors make the arrow keys awkward by moving the left and right arrow keys upward so that they are not aligned with the down arrow key as seen on the common standard. While this is not a big deal to most people, it is if you plan on using this keyboard for playing games. This keyboard comes with many media keys that allow you to do such things as start your music player, adjust your volume, start many popular programs including your web browser, etc.Stylistically speaking, the keyboard looks very sleek wth its black and gray design, and with curvature that both adds comfort and is asthetically appealing. With the leatherette in the front, the soft glowing leds, and the extra meta keys, it reminds someone as if he or she has upgraded his or her keyboard to a sports car. Microsoft gets high marks on the appearance of the device as it does look nice, and the black and gray goes well with the black and silver trends of most periphials and computers. So, all in all if all this device is going to be used for is the office and development, one may ask what can go wrong. The answer is, not much.However, this is a Microsoft periphial. Traditionally, the keyboard lines have been okay in the realm of workmanship, however in the mice line, the units simply do not last. Typically the mice stop responding to events, and simply wear out, which is sad seeing as opticals would seemingly last longer noting the reduction of moving parts. Unfortunately, this has now crept into the keyboard line as well. A good example, the Microsoft 2000 keyboard line have been noted for their cheap crafting which results in overall failure for the devices, and people simply discard them. This has happened in under two years of use. I'm seeing similar issues in the 4000. At times, the K key sends an L keystroke as well. Strange, but okay, just one key. Then the function keys failed to work. However there is an F lock key that should be checked, and is normal, but this simply isn't the case as the keys simply do not work. While many people could argue that they do not use the function keys, in an office environment one most certainly does (how many times do you hit F3 to "look for the search result again" after searching for text in a text editor? how many times do you use F5 for a refresh of a web browser?). The biggest issue I have is the number of keys one can press at a time before the keyboard simply can't handle any more input. This is extremely bad if you are a gamer. First person shooters, one may be able to pull it off, but even the simplest games such as Continuum, or even old titles such as Interstate 76 where multiple keys will be pressed as you are holding one key down for movement, and another one for an action, it is probably headed for failure. This may be a result of how the Microsoft keyboards handle the control key in their line. This has been a problem for the Microsoft Natural, Microsoft Natural Elite, and the Microsoft Natural 4000 keyboards, so it is historical. So if you are even considering a game, I would recommend keeping a cheap usb keyboard in your drawer and using it for gaming.The only final notes I can add for the Natural is noting the additional media keys, your mileage of going through a KVM to control multiple computers will vary. Many KVM vendors will tell you that if you can not control your computer past POST and before boot, it is because the keyboard has too many keys and it is affecting the KVM. However, I have noted that if keyboards have USB hubs on them, this tends to confuse KVMs in what information is being sent to the computer, so if you are using a KVM, do not plan on using any keyboard with a USB hub as most BIOS's can not handle them for the additional information that is sent that the protocol in the KVM doesn't support. Also, the Natural 4000 works well with Linux (but again, not well from the Gaming perspective) as there are a few methods that can be used to allow use of the additional media keys. This is a big plus again for people who want to do development as you can assign various useful events thus removing the need to grab the mouse.All in all, the 4000 is a decent keyboard, but it is not the be-all end-all solution due to Microsoft not addressing the issues under the hood. Some may say this coincides with the Microsoft philosophy, but that is for the user to decide.
I installed this on a Dell Inspiron to get high speed internet access and later to network. The laptop hadWindows 98 originally and was upgraded to Windows XP. The card has been in it for years now with no problems.
My son uses it in his photo class at college and says it is a good unit.
I bought this machine which I then believed was perfect for my business purpose. Unpacked it and set it up, now to setup the time, date and who you are in fax mode requires an effort which you will do a lot of times, because everytime the power gives a kick on the grid you must again set it up. So 1 the fax function is an annoyance with that. Then you plug it to your PC here is my advice. Do not follow the instruction given, do not install the software as you're told. I did not in the first place and was told by Windows to insert the CD and the printer fired up, it worked great. Now the scanner did not, so I installed the software from the CD instead. Surprise... Now you have to click canncel XXX times every time you boot your computer, found new software well try it and you will see. So 2 the printer ends up as a major annoyance. The scanner never ever managed to work on neither of my PC's with WIn XP home nor XP pro, so 3. The scanner will annoy you. The copier worked for 2 months then the paper feeder just jams so you are forced to do one and one page, which is 4 very annoying. Last due to company policy we will go over to Linux OS so we contacted Lexmark, who after a lot of emails told me to just use it for copy and fax, forget about PC connectivety. Well to be honest I will not want this to happen to anyone unless they were my enemy. Save yourself this major hassle and buy a HP, Epson, Brother or Canon instead.
I have had no problems with this product. Right speed and just right for my needs.
Needed a monitor stand for my 28" HansG monitor because it sits a little low. This one did the trick because its adjustable, looks modern, and sturdy.wish it was a little cheaper!the picture they have on here doesn't give it justice, whats up with the monitor/picture frame that one it?
The product is moderately comfortable and the quality is about what you would expect from its price, but simply in taking it out of the package one of the pads broke off. Wires were exposed (though not damaged), and it felt like it was going to fall apart whenever I adjusted it.
I used this cable to connect a cd-rom drive that did not have the ata cable. It was affordable, shipped in good time, and worked. I have had no problems with it for the past six months.
Excellent product, so much better than that antenna that came with the receiver. I put it on the side of the house after some trial and error signal searching, and its been consistently good since, even with considerable tree and leaf cover. Highly recommended if you have difficult reception at home.
The purchase of the Samsung HL-S4666W is a "no-brainer". Why pay more for a set that's either more expensive, too big, or has features (like 1080p) that are unnecessary? I purchased the HL-S4666w, stand and extended warranty through Amazon, all with free shipping and no tax. The stand came in less than a week, and was easy to assemble. The set came in two weeks, and was professionally unboxed, cleaned up and set-up by Eagle. They called in advance to set up my appointment in the evening and called again when they were about to deliver it. They even waited at my door until I could come home from work !!! The picture is awesome, nearly perfect in every way; and the remote and set-up is easy to use and do, unless you're a moron. The remote allows you to easily switch 1) the Picture mode to one of 4 customizable settings, 2) sound mode to four customizable settings 3) size mode and 4) a few other minor things; very convenient. In my humble opinion there is simply no reason to purchase another brand or model anywhere else; unless you have some very specific reason. A 46" set is the ideal size for the average room. And all that stuff about contrast ratio is nonsense. This set is so bright I've had to tone down most of the settings. And buying 1080p is like buying HDTV back in the 90's. there's nothing to watch, as it is, the only thing to watch in High Def is 4 or 5 channels. Even most DVD's are only 480p. if you really want to test this set or any other HDTV, watch the movie "Ultraviolet"; not much of a story but its obvious sole purpose was for us folks to watch HDTV; and this set passed with flying colors, literally !! Two other things worth noting 1) I can't detect absolutely any color wheel noise and the DNIe can be customly set for whatever you're watching; its better ON for High Def and fast action; and set for OFF for most other things. I simply set it up in the customizable picture modes so I can easily switch it from a push of a button on the remote. For the price and quality and service; do yourself a favor and go and buy this set; before Amazon (and Samsung) realizes what they're giving away!!!
I love this camera. I took a picture of my new italian tires and they turned out great!
I had been struggling between: sigma 17-50 IS, Canon 24-70, 24-105. The two Canon L lenses are not wide enough so I bought the Sigma but I was not so happy and returned you can find my review for Sigma there).I never though that I would buy the 17-55IS that is EF-S, expensive w/o a lens hood, not L lens build quality, no RED ring and now I am writing a review for it. I won't do much comparison between this and Sigma since it's not fair for the Sigma at much lower price but you know I have tried the Sigma so you make your own judgment.After receiving from Amazon, the first thing I tried was the zoom ring and it was disappointed and felt nervous for paying that much for the lens but after a couple shot at wide aperture then the fear has gone. I started with by battery test shots, kids' eyes and the focus is dead on, I kept checking if I set it at F/2.8. Then after 300 shots in my sister's wedding it becomes my new favorite. I just have the lens less than 2 months so I couldn't comment on the dust issue( will update after one year). Here is my personal mini review for the lens, first two are equally important:- Image quality: very sharp and even at F/2.8. I rarely shot at f/2.8 with my old sigma 18-50Macro and normally I have to go to F/4.0. Color and contrast are more subjective and could be fixed with PS but I just view the shots from this lens over and over with my IPS screen. I am using LR and my default sharpness is 30, rarely go above 35 because it will be scary.- Focus: this lens focuses quick and accurate, maybe I am lucky but I'd say all my canon lenses are good. The focus ring on the Canon 17-55 travels more than the one on the Sigma 7-50hsm and ring doesn't rotate and that could explain why the Canon focus is more accurate. My speculation that the Sigma can easily miss the target with a small overshoot. The Canon focus seems to be much faster. When I had the Sigma 17-50, I wasn't impressed with the focus speed although it has HSM. Majority of people test focus accuracy with camera mounted on tripod but my way is to point to targets the shoot and that's how we take pictures right?- IS: almost silence and very good. And because the 17-55 IS is long, it's more noticeable when I have IS on.- Build quality: I wish it had the RED ring. I think the build quality is decent and much bigger than the Sigma version. The size could be a con especially with the lens hood on but I think Canon decided not to compromise the image quality for smaller size lens. Let's wait and see if I have dusts in my lens.Well, the 3 out of 4 things that I listed above directly affect the image quality and Canon designed them right.What I don't like about the lens: my first complaint is the zoom ring, why such an expensive lens has mediocre zoom ring? I think the lens size is related to achieving the image quality so I don't care. Canon: please include a lens hood as you do with L lenses. I got $10 lens hood and it works fine, fits perfectly.To answer your question whether to go with $1100 lens or $600 lens? then ask yourself what are important to you then you know the answer.Final rating: 4.5 stars
I received these in record time and am very pleased with the quality and customer service and will order from this site again.
This 3-in-1 Charger kit for ipod is amazing! You can charge your ipod on the computer, in a wall outlet, or in your car. It is very convenient for someone who is always on the go.
Functional but not intuitive, difficult to use. Topo 24K is not at all what I expected. Still struggling to learn how to use after several trips to the mountains and the desert. Unit and software are better than nothing, but not by much........
This laptop bag is one of the better ones you'll find for this price. To me it is either this or you go with one of the 70.00 leather or totally waterproof ones. Don't get me wrong...this bag can resist some water, just not for an entire day! Anyway...There are many comapartments that allows you to effeciently organise your pens, books, cd, power cords, other devices. Lots of room for your computer and very stylish.The one reason I choose this bag is that it does the job of a laptop bag without looking too much like a laptop bag. Why is this important? Well, laptop theft is on the rise and anyone can easily spot a laptop bag these days. It is sooo easy. This looks more like a nice bag with books in it. I tried asking some friends and they all failed claiming that a laptop was not in it.Really satisfied customer.
I needed a unit for my wife to use. She is somewhat shy when it comes to using new technology, so it therefore needed to be very easy to use. The Garmin 340 is very easy to use, and so far it has been very accurate.
I've got a small project studio and needed a pair of decent headphones for monitoring. I didn't spend too much time investigating the different makes/models...I knew AKG had a pretty good reputation and I expected the K240's would be a definite upgrade over the consumer-grade cans I was using.Now, I'm not Daddy Warbucks, so $100 was a fairly substantial investment for me for just a pair of headphones, but I'm satisfied with them. They seem to represent the sounds nice and clear...I'm not going to get into what the frequency range is or anything like that because I'm honestly not that technical.The headphones seem to block out the majority of the noise in the household. The only minor complaint that I have is that prolonged wearing of these headphones seems to bother my ears. I don't think I have huge dumbo-like ears, but maybe I do!In my opinion, these are a worthwhile investment although I must also say that I have no other pro-grade headphones in which to compare these with. If you're like me and you were using a pair of $10-30 headphones that you bought at Walmart...you should be happy with the K240's.
The Targus laptop case purchased was in very good condition. The item was correctly represented in the photograph provided. Thanks.
I am one of the apparent few who is very happy with this player. I got it for Christmas and was a little weary after reading all the other reviews here. However, my player works wonderfully. I can get 10 songs on the internal memory and they all play great. The Smart Media Card Slot is nice. It does use its own format and WILL make the card unusable to other devices such as cameras. However, contrary to popular belief, the cards CAN be restored to their original state and universal functionality. All you need is a card reader with its formatting program. I have a SanDisk ImageMate USB reader. It comes with a formatting utility called &quot;SMPREP.EXE&quot; I successfully used this program to restore my 8MB Smart Media Card to work properly with my camera and reader. Bottom line is that this is a solid player, and I would recommend it especially if you are on a budget. If you have a CD Burner, think about and MP3/CD Discman since you get 650-700MB of MP3's (150+ songs) per disc.(The drivers for this player reportedly don't work with COMPAQ machines so be aware of that if you own a COMPAQ) Hope this review is helpful!
Had a lot of hopes when I bought that they would have improved on their earlier model, returning it for the following reasons:Cons:- 8 char DOS names: horrible & cryptic dos-like file/folder names, no case sensitivity, I had no clue what I was looking at, this was reason enough for me to reject it, as I mainly wanted it for its USB capabilites.(only FAT32)- inability to browse after 4 (or 5) nested folders- agonizingly slow response to remote key press- agonizing to browse photos, no control over slideshow time limit, and (-->next) button takes forever- takes very long to render hi-res- arrow buttons moves frame in zoom mode (which is ridiculous, as in the case where it renders some movies in small frame, for which we have to zoom, then we cannot ff or rw)..there should have been an option to bypass this, or tell the video to stretch instead of zoom- unintuitively designed keys, you need to keep looking at the remote everytime..even a chimp cud've produced a better remote.- no s-video, no digital sound ?? ok, i may not have an HDMI capable tv everytwhere..I dont want to be stuck with composite quality- photos have warped edges- slow indexing during beginning of divx video, those in a dvd disc are even slower to get recognized at all (takes 10 seconds)- have no confidence philips will ever fix any of this in an update in future, and their support website had nothing to fix the above, and the instructions for updating said nothing of using the usb, we must still burn a cd ?? wtf ??- not as small as some commented, it is sleek no doubt, but still standardly wide.- apart from all else, the other main reason I had bought this was for the upconversion, and for me, since I have all my data in external drives, it makes more sense to go the PC way, where upconversion has always been a standard function.Pros:Looks good, remote looks goodvideo excellent quality, very fast recognition of usb drive
I also have a Nikon D-100 digital camera and the D50 is about equal in quality to the more expensive camera. I've also used a D-70 and the D-50 is equal to this one also. The more expensive cameras have a few bells and whistles that a professional or serious photographer would fine useful, but I've used these features rarely. The D-50 is more compact and slightly lighter in weight than the D-100 or D-70.One consideration is to get the D-50 body and buy a seperate lens of your choosing for the D-50. The lens that comes with the D-50 kit only goes to 55mm; a broader range might be a better choice.Besides Nikon, Sigma and Tamron make excellent lenses for Nikons at a reasonable price. For most of us this camera will do fine and is a joy to use.
I used the ARCHOS 504 for one-and-a-half years before I had to switch. One of the things about the 504 that really annoyed me was that static discharge would easily cause it to freeze up.Now about the 160GB ARCHOS 605 Wifi. It's got music, video, pictures, data storage, a PDF reader, flash capability, Internet capability, and capability for downloadable programs called "widgets."Music: Good sound quality, nice that playlists automatically save to "playlists" section (unlike on the 504), and easy to rearrange tracks in a playlist. One of my two complaints are that if you turn it off and then turn it back on, it will not resume from the song you were on (though the playlist will be queued up). Another complaint is that my version is touchy so that I can no longer update the files, so I have to browse for music in the "hard drive" mode. (Normally I should be able to browse by artist, album, title, genre, year, or rating.)Video: Nice 800x480 resolution, I love the SRT subtitle support, you can sort by folders (unlike with the 504), and bookmarks for returning to the same part of a video. I don't have any complaints.Pictures: I haven't used this feature that much, but I don't have any complaints so far.PDF reader: It seems a little faster than with the 504, though people still understandably criticize it for slowness.Flash: It is unfortunate that most flash games I have put from the Internet onto the ARCHOS don't work. (ARCHOS does sell five-game upgrades, but I have not bought any.) The arrow keys are supposed to work but not every game works with them.Internet: I've only tried it once and recall it seeming slow.Widgets: I haven't tried these at all.Other: One complaint is that the battery seems to drain fast, ~10 hours of music or ~3 hours of video (the 504 probably lasted a few hours longer from a full charge). Another complaint is that the device came with a flimsy "protector" that doesn't even allow easy stylus storage; I recommend buying a different one for the device (the one I bought is by Noreve).Overall, I definitely recommend this device to ARCHOS enthusiasts. There are a few things that they could have done to have made it better. Maybe these problems have been fixed with the newer models, I'm not sure.
My experience is the same as the other reviewer. This item worked fine for a while, then it started erratically disconnecting and screwing up other devices connected to the USB bus. So far Belkin is batting 0/3 --- the failures of: 1) the F5U234 USB hub, 2) my Belkin 4-port ethernet router, which would black out under too much traffic, and 3) myBelkin MasterCube F9H120-CW 1-Outlet Wall-Mount Surge Protector, which short-circuited and blew the breaker at the hotel I was staying in. I will avoid Belkin and choose other brands in the future. I replaced Belkin F5U234 hub with aPlugable USB 2.0 10 Port Hub (with Power Adapter)which I hope will work better. I replaced the Belkin ethernet router with an AppleAirport Extreme 802.11N (5TH GEN)and it works great.
Great deal. It is a bit bulky, but it is not heavy at all. Very sharp when stopped down, but soft F2.8 has many applications. I am not using my SMC 21mm (limited) anymore, since this lens is sharper at 21mm setting and even more sharp at 17mm.
I tried more expensive models (a different brand) with the noise filtering feature and they didnt work well, people told me they couldnt hear me. With this one, people have told me they cant tell Im not speaking into the phone itself. If your cordless phone has a volume control you dont need one on the headset, I only need to raise the volume if someone else's phone is low volume. This model doesnt have a mute button, the one I returned had one but I had no way of knowing whether it was on or not, which was a hassle. Somebody said the headset works only for one side of the head, that is not true. The boom microphone is in front of the mouth, and picks up the voice well. It is really great to be able to work on the computer, or write something down, with hands free, and no crook in the neck trying to hold a handset that is continually slipping off the shoulder.
The powersupply fan i needed had to be half the thickness of the 80mm fan so that my modular 530watt Hiper powersupply can work. Why say 8cm when we are used to saying 80mm.
THIS CAMERA TAKES GREAT PICS AND NICE CLOSE UPS. THE CAMERA IS NICE HAS 3X ZOOM FOR CLOSE UPS. GREAT FOR TAKING PICS OF RINGS AND THINGS TO SELL ON EBAY. THE DOCK IS NICE ( $40 VALUE IT SELF). CHARGES BATTERIES- IT TKAES 2 TO 3 HOURS TO CHARGE A BATTERIE ( WISH IT WAS FASTER), BUT ITS OK. PICS COME OUT REALLY NICE, THE TIME IT TAKES FOR 1 PIC AND FOR IT TO BE READY FOR A 2ND PIC IS ABOUT 10 SECONDS, WISH IT WERE A LITTLE FASTER. NICE CAMERA, NICE PICS, CLEAR AND PRETTY! VERY NICE FOR 3.1 MGS. LOOKS MORE LIKE A 4 MG. CAMERA.
waaaay to small for a canon s95, had to return it. just got a much cheaper case logic and it fits the camera and has a little pocket in front for a fraction of the cost
Like the software for this - made it easy to upload wedding photos onto our website. Also really like the one button scanning - just put in the photo and press button on front of scanner - very easy.Like very much
This is my 2nd APC battery backup of this model. The 1st (bought new) died after about 7 months; APC made good on the warranty and sent me another one. NOTE: the replacement was a 'rebuilt', not a new, but their warranty allows them to replace batteries under warranty with non-new batteries. The 2nd one lasted just over 6 months but I couldn't get another replacement because the warranty expired. When the 2nd one failed to protect my equipment (a power outage where neither the surge protection nor the battery backup worked), my computer was ruined. I got a new computer and am in the market for a dependable battery backup. Seems no matter what model or maker, there isn't a real reliable battery backup on the market for home users.
Just installed it in 5 minutes while reading the - get this - MANUAL! They actually send you one! It finished installing itself on my aging Satellite with XP before I even finished the instructions. What a far cry from Linksys. Way better and for less than half the price. HOORAY!
For less than I expected. Arrived sooner than expected and it worked right out of the box. A good product and a great vendor.
Item is as described, quality is exceptional and performs the as designed, caps off the open ends of a splitter
Bottom line; I am not a professional photographer. I wanted a scanner to digitalize slides, photos, and negatives. The V500 seems to do that. I loaded the Silverfast dvd and it seems over my head at this time. Any enhancing of the photos I do with iPhoto and that seems to work at this time. Maybe in the future I will use Silverfast.I have found that sometimes photos age better than negatives and slides.I am having fun learning to digitalize.The V700 is doing well by me. A good investment.
For the money and all the positive reviews I purchased a pair--better than the 4-times the price Bose I have. Use at the gym and they work great. Will probably purchase additional Koss items great Co. And great C/S too. For the price, a home run
This is a great scanner. Unfortunately my computer crashed over the summer and I was upable to find the installation disk. When I called the company to see about getting another disk, they suggested that I buy the Microtek 3740 instead. They were absolutely no help.
I recently purchased this lens based on other reviewers. It is a great lens for a great price. It does have limitations as far as tight spaces/indoors. I have used it nonstop for kids, portraits, outdoors, etc. The pictures are razor sharp and I am not disappointed.
The Delphi XM Roady2 receiver is by far one of the best receivers released for use with XM satellite radio. The Roady2 features a relatively easy to read display with several choices in colors to choose from. The downside about this display is unlike previous XM satellite radio receivers, you can only show two of the following; song title, song artist, station name, and stock quotes. A good feature about this receiver is the Tuneselect, a new feature that allows you to be notified when a predetermined song is played on any of XM's 125 channels. The Roady2 is relatively simple to install into any vehicle however it is strongly recommended that you put the micro antenna on the outside of your vehicle in order to reduce cut outs in your XM signal. Another new feature that the Roady2 has is the ability to wirelessly transmit the XM signal via FM radio waves in order to reduce the hassle of wires and other connections inside the car. Just turn the Roady2 on, set the desired FM frequency you would like to use, and set your car radio to the same frequency in order to enjoy your XM satellite radio service at CD quality. One last good feature about the Roady2 is that it allows the user to have up to thirty preset channels. One thing that is difficult about using the Roady2 is the fact that the buttons are extremely small. I STRONGLY recommend the Delphi Roady Remote control if you plan on using this receiver while on the road. Two weeks after purchasing my first Roady2 receiver, I purchased two more so that all of my vehicles and home could have access to XM's superior service.
Pros:1. Great look n feel2. Good amount of RAM (1 Gig)3. Nice Display (wide and with non reflective screen)4. DVD RW with dual-layer5. A small but nice remote for DVD or AUDIO (mode play)6. Nicely integrated 802.11 b/g card7. Nice inbuilt audio speaker8. S-video out for watching computer/movie on TVCons:1. Poor battery life (2~2.5 hours if you are not using CD/DVD)2. Comparatively heavy3. Bigger sizeI have purchased this laptop directly from HP six months ago and so far no issues. I run quite heavy load in it, like Apache Tomcat, Eclipse, MySQL along with MS Outlook, Word etc and other regular tidbit like Internet security, spy sweeper etc and AMD handles it very well. I love AMD, this is my third AMD machine (I have two desktops before) and all of them are just fine.I wish I waited little longer for price to come down and purchased the HP "Lance Armstrong" version instead.HP Customer Support: I agree with other reviewers regarding HP's customer support issues. In the beginning I had an issue with the RAM and HP replaced it free of cost but it took me a while to get it done. Most of the time calls go out side of USA and then it is a challenge to get the issue straight out. Most of these support people never handles the product and so they have very limited or no knowledge by themselves rather they go by the knowledge base on their computer (some thing similar to fixing Windows problem using Windows help!). So if your problem is on track then you are lucky, otherwise you are in the vicious loop of various person asking you same questions over and over. Some time it can be very aggravating.
This is just about all the memory you'll ever need for your Wii. It works flawlessly, and the price is great!! Highly recommended!!
These cat6 cables arrived exactly as pictured, but will only transfer at 10Mbps... I am very disappointed...I ordered from seller: Cmple... They came in a plastic bag... Now they are going back...
I purchased this memory module set to replace failed memory in my Dell Dimension desktop computer. The price was significantly cheaper than I found in any of the retail stores I checked (Office Max, Staples). It arrived in the mail two days after placing the order, was simple to install, and works as promised. It's only been installed for about a month, so I have no opinion on its longevity.
I bought the Adesso WKB-3000UB wireless keyboard in March of 2010 for my PC Home Theatre and it's still working great after a year of daily use, several drops and only 2 battery changes. Dropping on a hardwood floor sounded bad but the thing acted normally after each drop so I know it's tough. I have the older model that doesn't have any Letters in the serial number so I think I may have one of the last ones sold. It's ergonomically designed to "hug" your lap and has "handles" on each side that fit your hand naturally. The PC I use is only about 10 ft away and the dongle is in the front so it has optimal accessiblilty. I have used the keyboard in the adjoining kitchen which is around the corner and it still works perfectly for the purpose of changing channels or switching to another Netflix movie. I don't really use this keyboard for a lot of typing unless I'm searching the net but it works well for controlling the Home Theatre. No worry about losing the mouse with this one since it's built-in. I wish you could know ahead of time what serial number you're getting, I'd buy another one just to have an extra on hand when this one finally dies, but maybe by then Adesso will go back to the better built older model.
I highly recommend these speakers! Great for traveling or poolside. The remote is the best feature! A must have ipod accessory!
I bought this thing to act as a bottom-of-the-barrel KVM switch for a USB keyboard and mouse. Yes, the thing only has one output, but let me continue: I was able to hook this up to a powered USB 2.0 hub (in this case my monitor), and have it output everything on that hub to a PC and a Macbook.In theory this should have worked, and indeed it was able to output to one computer correctly (the 1st output). However, either a hardware or software problem caused the second output to never be switched to (using a key combination). For a while I simply kept this on my desk, swapping the 2 USB outputs to act as a switch. I tried it as a conventional device as well, and never got the software to switch there either.I contacted Belkin about this, was given a "sorry our customer service is overwhelmed" message, this about 6 months ago. I haven't heard from them yet, and never got an RMA either.In short, this product was broken, and Belkin's support is nonexistent. Buyer beware.
I bought 4 of these to replace my collection of LaCie drives. 3 out of 6 LaCie drives failed me within 4 months! costing me hundreds of dollars, countless hours of wasted time, and many sleepless nights. I've only heard good things about this drive so i'll be sure and let you know if it fails.
This set is &lt;$40. You're not going to win awards with these speakers. But since my stock speakers on my 2000 Accord were complete trash, and one was blown, I thought it was time to upgrade. They seem solidly built, good weight to them, and sound great. I have no amp, and just a basic head unit that "pumps out" 50 watts/channel. It does more than enough to give me much better sound than before. Easy install. I highly recommend for basic upgrade to stock OEM speakers in your car.
Have been using it almost everyday for the past 4 months. My player is mostly connected to the TV and a power outlet - so cannot comment on the screen and battery life.Pros1. Plays almost everything you can throw at it including various DivX and XVid formats.2. Extremely portable - light and compact3. Very useful and compact remote4. SD card slot works flawlesslyCons1. IMPOSSIBLE to find another video out cable. I have tried 3 different cables so far and no success! So don't lose the supplied cable! We have more than one TV - so its quite painful to shift the cable as well - Hence 4 stars!2. The unit can not be turned off with the remote! You have to flip an analog switch. The unit does however go to sleep after a few minutes of inactivity - and you can resume by pressing any button on the remote - handy feature there.3. Does not work with IPod classic for video-out. I knew that going in so not a big problem for me.4. Not sure of the reading order of files on the SD card - it is not alphabetical for sure - can be a major annoyance for some!Conclusion - Superb Media player for someone who wants a portable and multi-format player that can read SD cards.
Needed a special cable in order to use an old printer with a new pc. Didn't know these existed until I did a search. Works great!
i have the hdrsr7 for a couple of weeks and im so very happy with the camera. Im writing this mainly to talk about the low light on the hdrsr7. I have read reviews saying the camera is terrible in low light. i guess they must have a difective model because this is the best low light camera i have owned. people make it seem that you cant even go out at night and film, well I enjoy taking video of the city at night and this camera is absolutly wonderful, It performs wonderfully in low light, and at home with just 1 lamp in the room the cam is terrific practically no graininess at all, it works great. Also I have never owned a cam with a docking station people make it seem so difficult to take this along.Well the docking station is just a very thin, small piece and no big deal to log around, i like the docking station alot. Hdd is the way to go no worries on changing tapes so you can concentrate on taking videos lots of videos.This to me is the perfect camera to own. the only thing is you have to go to menus to do almost everything, but the good news is the menus are so simple and everything is just so easy to get to.I hope this review is helpful and for those who are skeptic about the low lighting, this cam is a GEM!
I record on average about 10 hours a week ,,, while using these RW discs.And while I have not measured exactly or compared with other manufacturers ,,, each disc does last months of rewriting ,,, most done at LP speed.I am happy and have no complaints using and reusing ,,, writing and rewriting.
I wasn't expecting much for $50.00, but i like these. I connected them to my Cmoy amp and now have a good portable solution to weak headphones. I wouldn't consider them the best, but for the price, im happy.
These things are what I've been using for the last 10 year
Update September 2008...The price of this tripod has increased over time. I paid $20. My original review was based on that. If I was looking for one today, I would not consider this one due to the cost.Original 2005 review:I bought this tripod because the features sounded good, there were some good reviews, and the price was right. Even so, I expected a $20 tripod. No way. This is comparable to some $30 and $40 ones I checked out before buying this one. Make no mistakes...this is not professional grade. But if you use it like I do (every now and again with my digital camera), this is a great tripod for the money.
I purchased these back in 2000 at Circuit city for the same price, I had an 80s mitsubishi equalizer and a qsc studio amp and hooked everything up, these easily could be used as studio speakers for churches, pa systems, live DJ events. They get very loud and can be heard throughout the neighborhood when used outside. I was surprised how much bass and noise was clearly present when cranked up high and equalized properly. Just bought new ones as I misplaced mine throughout the years. hope you enjoy them as I did...
IT is not that good as i expect from samsung products.
I use this on on my car and usually keep it in the trunk until I actually need it.The base is big and the magnetic mount is substantial.Excellent performance. Worth every penny.
I just returned the Mio C520 to Amazon after a disappointing day trying to make it work even at a low-acceptable level.I really wanted to keep this because of its bright display and multimedia features but if it won't work properly as a GPS....My situation is that I live about a half mile from a large expressway called the Seaford Oyster Bay which connects to the Long Island Expressway and to the Nothern and Southern State Highways. Almost every place I travel over three or four miles involves these various highways. But the Mio C520 nine out of ten times would insist on going on, well, idiotic excursions down city streets. I tried everything. I adjusted for "fast," and "short" and other routings. None of them worked very well at all. I called their technical support and they checked my settings and we tried a few routings with them on the line -- absolutely no good routes. Even when it would route itself on one of the major expressways it would always want to get off at a wrong exit. For example, the Roosevelt Field Mall is the kingpin mall for Nassau County. The exit on the Meadowbrook Parkway for the shopping mall lets off inside the mall itself, exiting right onto the mall's circular outer road. The MioC520 in all settings insisted on trying to exit two exits previous to the proper one which would result in about two miles of driving through some of the heaviest trafficed roads in Nassau County. That is not anecdotal but is typical of the quality of the routings it delivered.I have no idea if this unit would work in other areas of the country. But if you live in Nassau or Suffolk Counties in New York State I have to regrettably report that this unit is a complete failure.
I bought this for my husband to listen to the REDS on the radio and when I received it, it did not pick up the station I needed. I returned it within one week. Waited to get my money placed back on my CC for 3 weeks, finally, I contacted the company. they did not get back with me. I then tried to use the A-Z Gaurantee through Amazon. Finally, Amazon was able to reach the company. They said that they never received the radio. I then forwarded the receipt of shipping from post office where I had returned it, and they still said they would not refund my money. So, needless to say, I have no radio, they still have the money I payed them for the radio and to ship it to me, plus the money I payed out to ship it back to them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WILL NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This hub comes with USB connection to your PC as well as connection to the power wall outlet and this is a great feature. Powering up to 7 usb devices is excelent. It size is great and functionality. Great product
I get this CX6000 for free as a replacement for a under warranty defected older model. today I just throw away 3 new black cartriges, and couple other color cartriges (yes. they are 3rd party's cartrige, but so what?), in an attempt to get print works, it didnt. in the end still could not get the black cartrige working right. I am mad. everyone else says about this printer as ink sucker is absolutely right. it drinks ink like you drink co-ca-co-sing.I will not ever own an epson again, even if it is FREE. because ink will eat your breakfast, lunch and dinner altogether. get a samsung or brothers mono laser and you will be happy that you did.what a bad design that is.
The T60 is a great, reliable laptop. I have had this laptop for a long time and they just don't make them like this anymore. I no longer run Windows XP on it, it now runs Ubuntu 11.04 and it works great. I have not replace any parts on it since I purchased it 4-5+ years ago and it is still running great. The only down side, not built in web-cam.
the earphhones hurt your ears. If your going to buy this product buy a different set of headphones. These heasphones aren't adjustable they don't fit right on your head and the piece that goes in your ear has no cushion so they are uncomfortable.
I bought a set of these speakers for my home this christmas. They provide excellent sound quality and impressive looks for a cheap price (I picked mine up for $80 a pair at a local store). Don't let a salesman con you into buying an overpriced set of comparable speakers (there was a set going for $600 that sounded horrible). These speakers will out perform any surround sound set up you could ever buy at Best Buy or Radio Shack. I use a 200 watt amp with mine. Star Wars sounds incredible!
I wasn't happy with the first shipment of the black cartridges as they did NOT work with my printer but then they contacted me to resolve the issue, paid for the return shipping and sent back two replacements for the one cartridges that didn't work and the new ones DO work great! They were amazing in their customer service! I HIGHLY recommend using them....if you aren't satisfied at first, they WILL fix it and quickly too! Thanks for being a great experience. I will be using you again if needed!
This is the second large format printer I have owned. This printer does not print true borderless 13x19 prints -- It claims it does but it only will when it it set to enlarge the photo and crop the photo with out giving you a preview. If you turn off this setting it will leave a 1/8 to 1/4 of inch white edge on one side of the photo. The printer other than that has done well but most people do not purchase a large format printer to print 5x7 or 8x10. I wish I had purchase an HP again and not switched to Epson (nothing against epson my small format printer in Epson and I love it!)
Use it on my Sony NEX-7 screen and OVIF, lenses, sunglasses, and touch screen phone/ipod. very easy to use, cleans smudges, oils, and dust. excess can be wiped or evaporates within seconds. very nice!
When I looked at all the reviews, and saw the price, i said wow.I got a 40GB Creative Zen Xtra, and it was LESS then the 4gb mini ipod.but, after a few days, it slipped out of my hand, onto the lanolium floor in my school office.Unfortunatly, since the product was created very poorly in MALAYSIA, it was destroyed, and i coulnd't do anything.Ipod vs. Zenthey both have their own strengths. The iPod, has a more easy and secure system that wont crash as often (my zen crashed 4 times in 1 day, 2 days after i got it).but, the zen has longer battery life and a less sensitive wheel that is easier to navigate around in.(this is the big one)the iPod has a ONE YEAR warranty, as the zen has only 90 DAYS. and, since it was "my fault their player can't withstand one 2 foot fall", i either can go back to the place i got it (best buy) or give it to them and pay them to fix it.i have heard from numerous people that the iPod can withstand quite a few falls, but the creative i now know, can only withstand one fall.from my jeans pocket to the floor ( i am 5'11). now it is dead.spend the extra money, get the smaller and better iPod.
I've had this for several years now, and it hasn't given me any problems. It looks and works great. I currently use it on an XP operating system.
This Philips CD player sounds terrific! Its a terrific value and the anti-shock works great. Would make a great holiday gift for people of all ages!
In the beginning I loved this flash. It works great, however, I have recently noticed that the battery starts to slip off it's base (the camera), losing its connection. It almost fell completely off, I put it back on and checked to make sure it was on properly and I could still slide it off.
My new Digital Rebel XSi needed storage and I decided to go for this one. Nothing to review. The card does it job as expected.
This is a great bag. There's lots of room left even after placing your DSLR pentax camera in it.
I ordered the Cisco Aironet 1231 the other day, and after it arrived, set it up, and...couldn't get a wireless signal. I called customer support and was told I would be called back by a technician (which obviously the first person was not) within an hour. We waited...and got online to try to figure things out. Turns out that in VERY small print on an obscure documentation page of the 1231 it says at the very bottom that two external antennae are needed for the 2.4 GH wireless (802.11b/g) to work. I was even more disappointed to find out that the required antennae were available online for only $16 a piece, which makes Cisco look really cheap for not including such a small but vital item with a $500 router.Although it took an astonishing twelve hours for customer support to get back to me, since I registered my complaint with them they have been very helpful. I really hope that they improve their web site-it really is not that helpful since you have to weed through pages of documentation before you can even begin to find information you need. I still haven't used this router since I'm waiting for the required antennae I had to order somewhere else. Cisco routers are supposed to be good, but as a warning to you, the potential customer, be aware that 1) you need to purchase external antennae with this product; 2) my initial experience with customer service was pretty disappointing.
My mini (silver) got delivered yesterday and i LOVE it. I have a full sized ipod and had fears about spending $250 + tax on a mini when an extra $50 would have enabled me to purchase the 20gb ipod....but after recieving the mini and using it all day today i have to say that i love it more then my ipod. The size more then makes up for its lack in capacity.
I like the sound of the earphones, especially the bass. The length of the cord is too short though. It comes with extenders but then the connector is bulky and placed in the middle of my chest which is annoying. Obviously it was made to be used with the optional PTH connector which I got but don't like. With the PTH, I have all these cords hanging everywhere. Overall good sound but the cord situation was poorly designed.
It is a good buy and I am very happy about it. I was a little hesitant to buy this item since it was cheap. I was wondering whether it would a decent product or not. I am very satisfied after I started using it.
This is an easy to use product that does exactly what it is supposed to do. You just include it in a photo under the suspect lights. Later, when white balancing, you just sample from the gray card to color correct. The white card and black card can also be sampled to set those points. It is light weight and small so that it slips into a crack in your camera bag. An inexpensive but useful product.
4GB for under $20 is pretty good, and this thing works well too. Fast and reliable. The cap stays on well too! My last one got lost after just a week. If I needed another one, I would probably go for this one again.UPDATED 4/9/09 - I have used the heck out of this thing for the last 8 months and it's still going strong. I've found if I do a lot of loading and unloading that going into disk utility and using erase returns the entire available memory. Sometimes if I just delete the content, I don't get the full memory back. Thanks to the snap-on cap I still have it!
It's an ink cartridge, for heaven's sake! It prints. It's too expensive, but given the cheapness of the machines these days, companies have to make money somewhere. I suppose it is a good design. It smoothly fits into the proper slot with no difficulty. If not positioned correctly, it won't print, a form of instant corrective feedback. The color is a good, strong black, and it does not smudge. That gives you a crisp document, a good thing. I also have been pleased at the lasting quality of the cartridge. I am not a high volume user, but it does not dry out over the course of a year which I thought it might do. Overall, I am quite pleased.
Performs as expected for the price of the item. I have owned many other polarizers over the years and only one or two were better than this one.
I NEEDEED ANOTHER CAMCORDER BATTERY FOR MY MINI DV CAMCORDER. THIS BATTERY REALLY IS NO GOOD. YOU'RE LUCKY, IF YOU CAN GET LESS THAN AN HOUR OF USAGE, BEFORE RECHARGING AGAIN. THE ORIGINAL BATTERY THAT CAME WITH THE CAMERA IS MUCH BETTER. YOU TRY TO SAVE SOME MONEY, AND YOU LOSE OUT. I'LL BUY A MORE EXPENSIVE BATTERY NEXT TIME. THANK YOU
From the beginning I wondered why I always had to do the lock combination more than once to get it to work. I kept thinking it was my concentration or something. Then it started to jam right before the last number of the combination. I was on vacation and started to worry that I may lock it to a bike rack and not be able to get it off. Well that didn't happen, but it's still locked to my car bike rack.I'll let you know how it goes. But right now, it's very inconvenient. The lock is totally not functioning and it was almost brand new. I'm just glad my bike is safe at home, although attached to the car rack and not useable until I figure out how to get this thing off.
This is a wonderful way to backup your digital pics while you're on vacation. Pop in the memory card, follow the on screen directions and you have a backup to your memory card.it's a great device and part of what i carry with me on vacation
They claim on the package these are 2600mah batteries. At the price, if that were true, these would be a great deal.But it is not true. These are not 2600mah batteries. Nor 2500mah, nor 2400mah, nor...well, you get the idea. I bought two sets of four. The first set turn out would only hold 1600-1700mah after extensive conditioning. The second set would only hold 1700-1725mah after extensive conditioning. The difference between the rated capacities and the real capacities is almost comical...Obviously, the company is mislabeling the batteries because most people have no means to test the claim. Don't fall for their nonsense--don't buy these lousy batteries.
360meg driver and software, much of it bloatware and spyware. Participation program: watches you, Auto updater: more bloatware, Built in store? Really? The price of this thing is ridiculous considering they GIVE IT AWAY with some computers. You are a fool to purchase this. The quality is actually decent. Good photos, good scans. But the other 'features' - JUNK, and PRICE blow an otherwise good product
I happened to see this in Target and decided to buy because the price was right for me. I've used it for only about an hour so far but I have no complaints. My roommate also pointed out that, in addition to all the different formats it will play, I can also hook it up to my digital camera, with the cables provided, and preview pictures when we're on the road and away from the computer. I think that's really trick. I'm glad I waited for the technology to catch up to my needs before buying.This is a real gem.
I bought this case for my DSCV1 Cybershot. It's a very nice, compact, case. It holds the camera securely with a little additional room for memory chips or batteries. The leather is good quality.
This is a great filter. It will make your photos look better and sharp. I highly recommend this filter.
This is the only system you would need for your TV/Computer. I installed it and relized when the BASS was on halfway my Ceiling lamps shook, to the extent that they were about to fall. If u live on the second floor of and apartment Be AWARE! This Baby Make A Lot Of Noise But Is Worth EVERY PENNY! You Will Not Be Unsatifiyed with a product like this. Amazon is Great Shipping and Customer Service.
I have been using this camera for 2 months now and I have to say that I will never use a regular camera again. The amount of features are excellent. I like that you can get up to 32MB SmartMedia cards. That's good for a long trip. Be prepared to spend a few hours learning how to use the camera. But it's well worth it. Most of the time, you'll have the camera on a certain setting that you won't change. Downloading is extremely simple. I like organizing pictures into different folders on my computer. The quality of the photos are excellent. I recommend the Sierra/MicroGraphx SnapShot for making really nice photo albums &amp; interactive slideshows, which the Camedia software does not do.
Like the other reviewer, I initially had a difficult time getting the resolution that I had gotten in a previously owned LCD monitor. I quickly learned that I had the refresh rate set too low for the screen size that I had selected. Once I boosted the refresh to 75, everything fell into place. The image is bright, crisp, and very clear. I use this monitor as one of two that I use for photo editing. The picture quality is often better than my Sony Trinitron monitor. I'm glad I made this purchase.
I bought this screen from TigerDirect about a month ago and it took a while for it to be delivered. It arrived three weeks later in excellent condition. It had heavy cardboard edge protectors on the edge of the box and it even had a photo on one side of the box showing what the condition of the box was like when it left TigerDirect's shipping facility - now that's what I call putting in extra care! I set it up last night after doing some calculating where the best mounting location would be and spending almost an hour installing a 1" x 6" board and two hooks. When I first plugged in the power cord for the inline control switch and pressed the down button, I was very happy to hear how quiet the unit runs as the screen was being lowered. My only complaint (can be easily fixed) is that the foot wide area of black edging showed when it was done lowering. I have since then pushed the stop button on the switch when I begin to see the black edge at the top. I set up my Optoma HD65 projector and my Samsung DTB-H260F HDTV converter box (it has an HDMI output) and it has a bright picture - even when I had a small table lamp on. I don't know what the previous reviewer's problem is (perhaps it is defective), but this is an outstanding screen for a beginner's home theater. It does what it's supposed to, looks good, and costs significantly less than other similar-sized screens (paid a little less than $200). I love it!
I had used some previous Trendnet spoolers in the past, primarily the USB Print Servers, and found them very easy to use and configure. We had a similar style (maybe identical hardware inside, actually) D-Link that failed, and I ordered this to replace it. What I found was that instead of using RAW/9100 standard for Generic Servers, it used an LPR with Spool Designation configuration, which was unnecessary on a single port server like this. Regardless, I am returning the product because no matter the configuration method -- manual or using their wizard -- the printer ALWAYS prints garbage characters. We verified the printer was working correctly through cable-printing, and used another older-styled and larger HP spooler to test, and everything is solid. Their website does not contain firmware or support for this v3.0 version of the hardware either, or even acknowledgement that revision exists.
I should have read all the reviews before ordering. Like others, i do not feel this is a real nikon charger. Mine too arrived in a plain yellow envelope, with no paperwork or box. Also comparing it to a genuine nikon charger I received, it did not compare. It did not function like the other, looked cheaper, weighted less, and the cord was only about a foot long when the genuine one is the correct 6 foot long cord as described on the nikon site. It is hard to find this charger, but look around and find before ordering from here. Hope my refund comes soon.
If any of you are in the market for or have been considering replacing your old warn out printer, fax machine, copier, or scanner, I have the product for you! After weeks of exhaustive researching, pricing and learning about these each of these different PC machines I ended up buying all four - in one unit! It is the easiest, best, most incredible space saving product I have ever purchased. I bought the HP (Hewlett-Packard) OfficeJet V40xi a 4-in-1 machine. This machine is the size of an average printer yet it is a fax machine, document/photo scanner, copying machine, and color printer all in one (and the color printing is truly photo quality)! Now for "computer illiterates" this machine is easier than making toast! All you do to hook up this machine is simply plug it into the back of your computer! It as simple as that! And using scanning feature is as easy as putting a piece of bread in your toaster! And man is it fast! Scans in like 5 seconds and color prints in like 10!All the stores (and lately AOL) offer this machine for around $250. I bought a refurbed one, via EBay, for ONLY $130 (plus $20 shipping and handling) So by purchasing it refurbed (with all warranties included) I saved $100! Told ya I did my homework! There are a number of these types of machines but from all I learned this one was highly rated and I can now see why.This new machine is the COOLEST, easiest thing I have ever owned! You can't believe how easy it is to use! I can't believe I got these four separate machines all in one for only $150!! That would be like paying only $40 for each piece had I bought them separately! I can't tell you how cool I find this! And yes, it works with WindowsXP also!Just be sure you DON'T use the enclosed installation CD thought! XP has it's own drivers for this machine and will automatically install it when you plug it in.
We needed at least one boom box for our Church Sunday School so that we could play tapes and CDs. After pursuing a donation of a used boom box from our congregation members - to no avail - I shopped the net and found what we needed. Thank You Amazon.com.I have purchased several items from Amazon.com and have always been completely satisfied with pricing and deliveries.Anyway - the boom box has a great room-filling sound level. The bass boost is a necessity since the non-boost bass sounds somewhat cheap. The bass boost does an excellent job on all sound reproduction, radio, tapes, and CDs.The radio reception is very satisfactory.To load a CD, you lift a lid. No push button mechanism to break. The CD needs to spin a short while to transfer the track information. Then you have all the typical controls - next track etc.One bit of difficulty is that the tape controls are embossed into the case - same color as the case - and somewhat hard to see.For occasional musical requirements - this is the inexpensive solution!
Bought this 3 months ago, thought it was a good deal. Now 3 months later it's been in the shop twice and this last time I was told there's no hope. Not only that, but I have to pay them to dismantle it to remove a rental disc. *sigh*
I recently purchased this case to replace the pink case I had on my Zune. Both cases are very nice but gave Zune to my nephew and he did not like pink case. LOL This new Black case is form fitting and easy to put on and remove. I would recommend this case to anyone who has a Zune that this case is made for. Very happy with purchase.
took a chance that this would work on my printer because amazon said it wouldnt, it works fine and I am satisfied. (I have a canon pixma ip4000)
I got this for my son for Christmas because he has wanted one since he played with his uncle's PS2 screen. Well, I guess I didn't take enough time to read all of the reviews and if I had never seen the 5.0 screen would probably have been satisfied with the 5.4. However, since I have seen the 5.0 screen, this 5.4 screen was a HUGE disappointment. The quality is no where near that of the 5.0. I took it to a store the day after Christmas to exchange for something else (at my son's request who was also unhappy with the quality). Don't buy it!
I was forced to return this product for the following reasons below:First of all, it was packaged in a hard plastic case and I was forced to use a sharp knife to even open the package. Then I discovered the product was missing a piece (which looked to be broken off before packaging). Needless to say, I could not assemble it with a part missing, therefore it was useless.I bought this product because of the high ratings. Why couldn't the manufacturer have put it together before shipping, then they would notice if a part was missing?? I was forced to put the cheap plastic bits and pieces in a plastic bag for the return. I will think twice before purchasing another product like this. It was discounted and now I know why, cheap, cheap, cheap!I am a good customer of Amazon and will have to say they are very good about refunds and exchanges on defective products. That's why I continue to order from Amazon.
I'm a huge fan of the Ergonomic keyboards and the way they feel when typing and the comfort of the layout.I just upgraded form a 1998 version of the Microsoft Natural keyboard which was similar in layout but somehow felt better. This one has connection problems with it's receiver and looses connection when the next door office picks up their phone. I just got this keyboard and the batteries that came with it already have been depleted and I do admit that i spend a lot of time on the PC but my Logitech lasted 5 months. Not 1 month. It also looks cheap and plasticy, unlike it's 1998 counterpart that actually looked sturdy and although the keys no longer have letters still types like new. This one is just a dissapointment.Moving onto the Mouse now: It is the biggest paperweight ever. I say paperweight, becasue I can't even use it. They put the laser receiver by your wrist so unless you swing your whole arm to move the mouse it's going to move where you don't want it to. Again, a huge dissapointment from the 1998 version. The Logitech couterparts are simply better. I actually purchased a Logitech Egronomic mouse and it works like a charm. It's light and does what it's supposed to. Unlike the Microsoft paperweight that is difficult to use. I know what you're thinking, That i'm some grandpa that doesn't know how to use a key board. I have a IT background and work with computers on a daily basis at for at least 12 hours a day. Believe me, save yourself the money and don't buy this product combo.To summerize:Cheap Design, Feels like it should cost $12 and be in the Price Drop bin at your local computer store. Horrible battery life, horrible connectivity, mouse is simply unusable and can only be used as a paperweight.Overall, worthless product that will not recommend to anyone.
Had four perfectly good stereo speakers, bought this to power the speakers for improved TV audio.Took the unit out of the box, plugged it in, jacked the TV audio out to the unit, jacked in the four speakers, turned everything on, and Voila!Sure beats the TV's built in speakers, we can blow ourselves right out of the den with the sound if we choose. Great bass too.It's a no-brainer to set up, ours has worked well for at least a year now, and it looks right at home on our black glass TV stand.If you already have 2-4 speakers, you can have yourself a great sounding audio system for a fraction of the regular price.Bear in mind, this is no frills, it's not "surround sound"---you are merely buying a receiver that will power up to 4 speakers.We don't use the radio so I won't address the radio at all.
replaced all of my remotes and is hella easy to use
This monitor arm is very sleek and attractive. Its up and down adjustment is a bit limited but is ok for my setting in a financial industry but may not be for a work space other than a desk setting. Its side to side movement is very easy and can be loosened or tightened as needed. There are friction adjusters at each joint on the entire arm that can adjusted as needed for your particular usage. It comes with an adapter for a second size mount on the back of the screen. All in all a good choice, very good looking piece of equipment for a professional office environment.
This is my second Ergo 4000 and I really couldn't be happier (well if it was wireless that would be sooooo awesomer). I bought my first one after 4 months of being a software engineer. I wrote code for about 8 hours a day (9-5, m-f) so my wrist started to hurt after a whole day of typing. I bought one of those keyboard cushions and hated it. I found this keyboard for sale on, I think, Newegg and have been loving it ever since. That keyboard is still working just fine but needs to be taken apart and cleaned (all keyboards need to be cleaned, ew). I decided to buy a new one and take the old one home for use in my 'home office'. I have spent hours and hours trying to find a replacement that I would like. Saddly split ergos are not in fashion any more. I've tried the Wave and played with a bunch of logitech keyboards but the only one I've even thought about switching to is theSmartfish Technologies K2418B Reflex ErgoMotion Keyboardbut after finding a YouTube videos and seeing how loud it is when it moves turned me off completely. That and people complained about the cramped numberpad which I use a lot. I even tried looking for a split that at least had some kind od padding like the 4000 but all I found was either gel or plastic. I ended up coming right back to this one. It may not be stylish as a logitech, or as solid as a 80's mechanical keyboard but this thing still beats them all at comfort and reliablity.Actual Review:The keys are pretty silent but I type kind of fast and hard so there is some muted clacking but it's pretty light. The keys themselves have a matted feel to them and spring back up when you press down. You don't need a lot of force to press but you know you pressed a key. Rarely can you accidently press a key and not know you did (never happened to me but I guess these things can happen).There are reviews about the how you have to press near the center of the spacebar to register a "space" but I've never had that. The spacebar is oversized and my thumbs rest directly on it without any effort on my part. Some split keys boards have the two spacebars or the oddly shaped one but this board has an oversized one that spands the entire split.I've never set up the "My Favorites" keys so I can't comment on those but I saw somewhere online that you could substitute macros rather than *.exe or homepages. (If I find it again I'll edit this post.)The Zoom button I use rarely but only when I need to up the font size in Notepad++.I use the hell out of the volume and calculator buttons. The play button works in iTunes but is really meant for Windows Media Player. The volume controls are meant for the system sound not as a media player control.My programming enviroments do not recognize the "="/"("/")" keys found above the numberpad but this is due mainly to such old software (VS6) but Word (even 2010) sees them.Cons:The only real complaint I have is that there is no real wireless version. The 7000 I think is wireless but you need to use the mouse and I have no need for it (I use a Logitech VX at home and a MX at work).And just a note, depending on what OS and hardware you are on the volume controls can take up to a 3-4 seconds to adjust the volume. I'm pretty sure on a fast system that you won't even notice a lag if there is one.Remarks:After 5 years of solid use the key that were oringally matte are now shiny and a few letters have rubbed off but the keyboard still works just as it did the day I first set it up. It's been to 3 different companies and survived 2 moves. The pleather/leather is still the same color as it was, no rips, no fading, no tearing apart, no little pieces flaking off, etc. A rubber foot did come off but that happened like a few months ago which agains speaks volumes about the overall construction. And the little led lights on the bottom still work!I'll post a picture of them side by side later so you can see what I'm talking about.
This is my first equipment bag and I love it. I can't believe I ever went without one. I can put my car keys, credit cards, cell phone, water bottle and sunscreen in it along with the camera equipment of course. Very good quality.
When looking for a long zoom camera I had narrowed my choices down to the Canon S2 or Sony H1. I had actually made up my mind to go for the S2 until I borrowed one for a week. I've written a product review of the Canon S2 explaining why.Always go and try out a prospective camera before deciding, don't base your decision on online reviews alone!In a nutshell, this camera simply takes amazing pictures with beautiful colour. Even more important is the fact that it seems to make you WANT to take more pictures. I find myself sitting at work wishing I could be out taking pictures with my H1.Some of the highlights:* Excellent manual modes with live histogram and preview* Very fast and accurate autofocus* Excellent quality photos* Very bright and clear LCD screen (2.5") usable in sunlight (not so for the Canon S2)Things that could be improved:* Move from using 2 to 4 AA batteries, because of this:* Shot to shot times with flash are a little slowHonestly that's the only "con" I can think of and it's not too difficult to work around. The battery life, although less than camera's with 4 batteries, is still good for a couple of hundred shots. I always have at least 4 sets of rechargeable's handy any way. Overall though I haven't owned a more enjoyable, and rewarding camera.
Actually i love my pantone guides, they are perfect...usefullniceand they actually work great
This card was free with my new Panasonic Lumix TZ-3. It came pre-formatted, has plenty of capacity and is certainly fast enough for my needs. I don't shoot movies or multiple-frame sequences very often. All in all, I'm very pleased with it.
As I needed a place to store hundreds of DVDs and CDs, I researched for the "perfect" storage solution. Top priority must-haves: Strength, durability, quality, and excellent packaging for safe delivery. This unit met those requirements! I was amazed from the moment I opened the box and discovered the professional packaging that would guarantee a safe delivery. All corners were well-padded. None of the pieces arrived with crushed corners! The unit arrived in two boxes which made it much easier to carry as it weighs 109 pounds.Afer wiping down all pieces with a damp cloth, I was ready to build the unit. It took 37 minutes to assemble it. I only needed assistance when it was time to flip the unit over to install the top. Upon completion, I could not believe how nice it looks in person! It is an impressive tower that will hold approximately 500 DVDs. It is a solid piece of furniture that will allow me to store hundreds of items in less than 2 feet of space!!!I am extremely pleased and plan on purchasing another tower to store dozens of small books. It is amazing how much you can store in such a small footprint!!!
While cleaning up around the computer room I found I had one of these stashed behind the desk. So I looked it up and read some reviews here to see what I had been missing all these years. I do recall when I bought it, many years ago, it was one of those "Great Deals" I just had to have... I never did hook it up to the PC back then, just fooled with the tuner a little and then put it away out of sight, till now that is. Yesterday when I tried to load the software Windows 7, 64 bit took care of it without a hitch and now I have it working fine it's great for internet music and puts out great sound. I'm sure it will make movies and TV on the PC sound a lot better. Just did it last night so not much else was examined, I can say the desktop icon works on all choices, I can even turn it on and off from the icon. Well that's my September 2009 update.
Plusses:- It fits a new 13" MacBook perfectly- It's thin enough to not interfere with closing the MacBook- It's strong and flexibleMinuses:- It's a bit pricey- You have to put it somewhere when you're using the laptopOverall: It's too soon to tell whether it'll prevent keyboard marks on the screen; but it looks as if it should. I'd give it 5 stars if it cost less.
Olympus 2 GB Type M xD-Picture Card 202170Happy with The Olympus XD card. This is my second card. Just extra card for vacation and no immediate computer access.
I was using some old rabbit ears to get analog reception, which was fair at best, with lots of snow on all but a couple channels. Using the same antenna I now get all the channels that I go before, with almost perfect reception. During bad weather, the reception sometimes stops for a second or two every few minutes, I believe because my house is surrounded and overhung by trees.On the topic of antennas, the position that works well for digital reception got me very poor reception for analog, the position that worked best for analog got me only a couple channels of digital. Based on the mixed reviews I saw for "digital antennas" I would recommend experimenting a bit with your existing antenna before springing money for a new one that might not be any better.
I've tried both TiVo and RePlay units, my current prefered unit is an old Panasonic ShowStopper that I have upgraded. Yes one might have a better menu system but that's not the issue. The real issue is pause buffer time. TiVo's are limited to a 30 minute buffer ... this is a deal breaker for me. RePlay units allow you to buffer to whatever HDD capacity you may have. This is very very handy.Yes TiVo gets all the press but take a look at RePlay. But whichever you choose you will agree that these units will change the way you view TV. You might think you will start watching more TV but the opposite is what happened in my house. I've used DVR's since they were new on the market and they have given me more free time. With the 30 sec jump button I can watch an entire football game in less than an hour.
I do not have this specific i-river product, but I have purchased two of their products in the past and the quality of both began to deteriorate within months. Both of them damaged numerous sets of headphones, wearing the connectors to the point that only one earpiece would work. On one of my players the backlight on the LCD stopped working, and on the other the connection between the player and the USB chord no longer holds properly, preventing me from changing any of the MP3's on a 64 MB player. When I contacted the company about these problems they gave me the good ole runaround, basically vouching for the poor qaulity of their products. I will not being buy any of their products again.
I'm sixteen and have an iPod Video of my own that I enjoy more than any other electronic I own. When I was searching for a cheap mp3 player for my mother on Christmas, I came across this. It's cheap and perfect for the price. The sound clarity is much better than expected, and it holds around 250 songs which is more than enough for most that I know. I highly recommend this product, much better than the first generation =]
I needed this IEEE 1394 cable to download videos from my Canon MiniDV Camcorder to my laptop. I looked for the same cable in stores and the branded cables were priced as $35+.. didn't want to spend so much on just a cable.. so odered it with Amazon seller "lusopc".. it just costed $7.20 with shipping... works perfectly fine.. basically it does what its supposed to do...
I know this camera is now out of date with only 3.3 mp, however I just wanted to say that this camera is going on 6 years of use and has never failed me!!! what I love most is where the controls for the AE programing are, smart and fast. I just recently got a new battery, and did have to send it in to get fixed after I had dropped it. I will continue to use this camera as long as it lasts! For someone who is looking to buy a great used camera this is a GREAT pick. No joke! Sony has done a great job with this camera and Im looking to upgrade to a new sony and keep this on the side still.
I'm very pleased with the way this Tele Conversion lens works with my Lumix FZ18. I just spent a week bird watching and got some great results. Even in low light I was able to get very clear photos. I could not be happier.
When I got the antenna in the mail it was exactly what i wanted,super easy to assemble,even more easy to set up.Upon installation I immediately got reception,I had to turn it a bit around the room but thats what we all do with portable antennas right.
I purchased the Sharp Aquos 42" 1080p for my bedroom as I have a Panasonic TH-42PX600U 42" Plasma HDTV in my living room primarily because I wanted both technologies and to find out first hand if there is a difference between a Plasma and LCD HDTV . . . and the there is a BIG one!I will skip the tech specs in this review as other reviewers have done a bang-up job in that area. There is one main consideration that I have in buying a HDTV and that is will the picture be sharp (deep colors and crisp images) and smooth (no jagged edges or pixilation) for both TV and DVD viewing and it is here that you notice the main difference between the two.Pixilation is the main issue when watching both DVD and TV on the LCD. Even with manual fine tuning of color settings you get a noticeable pixilated image when watching regular TV. Furthermore, you have a very narrow 'good' viewing angle with the LCD. The wider the angle you view the TV from you will notice the colors and image lighten. This viewing angle applies in all directions horizontally and vertically (this is probably why the stand provided with the set is static).When watching a DVD . . . I have a progressive scan Panasonic DVD player initially set at 720i (connected via a HDMI cable) which came out pretty badly again with noticeable pixilation, then I changed the output from to 1080i (although the TV is a 1080p . . . and I am not certain if i/p difference is an issue) you still notice pixilation, although the image is better with the DVD set at this output and has a far superior quality to watching regular TV.In contrast the Panasonic Plasma shows very much less grain on regular TV and you have a great viewing angle to boost. Watch a DVD on a progressive scan player and you have an awesome picture and that is even with the DVD player set at a 720p output the image is smoother and you get very much less pixilation.For video games, I would say that the LCD has the edge for crisp imaging.In conclusion, I would recommend considering a Plasma if you are into watching TV and DVD's. If you are a gamer then go with the LCD.
This did not work long. I bought two of them and they both did not last longer than a month.
I'm very happy with this cd-player. I can definitely hear more nuances and details in the music. So far, it is behaving beautifully, and I'm enjoying it a great deal.
i think this is a great combo for keyboard and mouse.i love it. the features are excellent.everything is perfect except the keyboard is not in a curve shape, less comforting for your hands if you like to type a lot and the polling rate for the mouse is a bit slow.
If I had had the chance to use this camera for a day or two before I bought it, it wouldn't have been &quot;bought&quot;. It really is just for snapshots of birthday parties and wading pools. Black and White photos were a disappointment--the color was all off. Enlargements were not sharp and landscapes or distance photos were ill defined. I wouldn't buy it again--which means that I will be buying something else soon, so it was a waste of money.
I am in love with my old BTC mini-keyboard, but unfortunately it has the old style PS/2 connection. My new computer offers only USB ports. So I was stuck with a lousy second-rate keyboard that made double-characters or skipped characters at whim.I ordered a new keyboard from Amazon. Lucky for me, I also ordered this little gadget, in hopes that if the new keyboard was not satisfactory, I could use my beloved BTC mini with this converter.The new keyboard was far more disappointing than I ever imagined possible (see my review). I simply cannot use it. So I plugged this converter into a USB port (without turning my computer off first!), plugged in my old BTC, and BOOM.... it works. Perfectly. I am so happy! I love this old BTC mini, and I've never found any keyboard to come close to it's feel and ease of use. This gadget allows me to use it again. I'm very pleased.
I am professional photographer and just started my business. Let me tell between trying to buy studio lights, extra camera bodies, expensive tri-pods, and advertising you can have a hefty credit card bill or large loan ahead of you. BUT!!! One place to save a $1000 bucks is this lens. The Nikon goes for $1600 or so this goes for $800. There is NO optical difference between this and the Nikon UNLESS you use a magnifying glass on your prints. This is what was told to me by my friend at the store. The Nikon has the VR stuff which is really good if you need. But, for $800 dollars I would just use a monopod. It focuses very quickly. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is does not have VR and does not say Nikon haha.
I am a big fan of trackballs, and I already had the Logitech Optical Trackball which is not cordless, and my idea when purchasing the Cordless Optical model was to get rid of the cumbersome cord, because I always work with a laptop PC. While this model doesn't need to be plugged directly to the PC, the "cordless" connection requires a bulky transmitter to be connected via USB to the PC. So now I need to carry this bulky thing along with my laptop and trackball; I think I'd rather carry the old "corded" trackball. The transmitter has to be sync'ed with the trackball every once in a while, which is also a bit annoying.Still, the trackball itself is extremely comfortable and very responsive. It incorporates several extra buttons which make great improvements over the "corded" model. I like it very much, and I would say I love it were it not for the means of connection.Considering how old the Bluetooth technology is already, I don't see why it hasn't been incorporated to this already great product, other than lack of interest from the manufacturer. I understand there are few of us trackball lovers around, but hopefully such an enhancement will come in the near future.
The Logitech software is among the worst I've ever encountered (and I'm an experienced developer/techie who others come to for help).First, rarely do I run into software that won't even install or is this astonishingly frustrating. For background, I'm using a Dell laptop w/ Win XP SP2, it works well w/ other software and in general is in good running order.The Logitech software would begin the installation, then present the License Agreement screen -- which I was supposed to accept. Problem is... there was no way to "accept" and the Next button woldn't work. I went over and over the license agreement trying to figure out what trick I was missing. Finally, I gave up (after over an hour or so of re-installing). I found the Logitech website and downloaded the program. The downloaded version did have a radio button to "Accept" and the software _finally_ installed.Part of the time spent on this matter is that there was NO help available for solving this problem.So now I have the software installed. I tried using a Video Effect. I select one and it shows w/ a green arrow button... but the button doesn't work nor does the "effect'. Hmmm... how does this work? I go to Logitech's site... spend time on their forum... find there are reports of the effects not working... but after going around in circles following posts that refer to other posts, I haven't found any solution. I also can't get the Privacy Shade (to display a Picture instead of a Video) to work either.There's really not much else to the software. So, it's mostly one headache after the other. Even in the Quick Capture application, the saved snapshots and clips are only given a single row in the Window. The Window is a fixed size (can't be stretched). This makes no sense. Who designed this? Who reviewed the design? The scroll arrows (needed if there's more than a few pictures or clips), sometimes jump in and out of sight.The bottom line is that the Logitech software is poorly designed and poorly written showing a lack of care and attention to detail. I have yet to find any useful help information on their website. The result is hours of frustration w/ this product.Perhaps if I uninstall and start over, I may get the "effects" working... or not. But, if I had known before buying this product that I was getting can-of-worms problems to be solved, I wouldn't have. Is this how you want to spend your Saturday or Sunday?
I was very excited by this device as a method for translating my old VHS tapes to mp4 as well as being able to manage my video files on my network.When the device arrived I unpacked and setup connected to my home network, plugged it in and waited..... and waited ..... and waited .... nothing happened, I unplugged the network cable and voila - the device booted. Plug the network cable back in and the device hung.I updated my firmware using a CF flash to see if that was my problem - but no resolution was attained. I tried playing some video from my CF card but the playback was also a little choppy.Aside from the issues i had getting the device setup and the choppy video playback there were a couple of issues with this device that I was reticent about when I purchased:1) Input options, no component or DVI (fair enough I guess - too much processor required to encode high def, plus potential copy protection issues)2) Lack of output options - while the device has an excuse for not recording HD - it should be able to output minimum 480p and preferably 720p/1080i standard encodings.Overall thsi has the feel of an unfinished product rolled out ahead of schedule to try and cash in on the apple TV hype. Maybe I'll take a look at the second gen when its released but for now its impossible to recomend this product.
Its a standard adapter to size up from your 52mm lens to a 55mm lens. Mine treaded really smooth and i have had no problems with it.
This is an excellent starter camera. IT has a decent megapixel count and will make very good 4x6 prints but do not expect it to produce clear 8x10 prints.This camera uses the 6000 series dock and you can find the printer dock easily.I have used this camera to do over 5000 artistic shots in my hometown and it has proven to be durable. It uses the compact MMC cards that are very common to find and reasonably affordable.THe dock is a big bonus that makes interfacing with your computer painless. The biggest plus is it will recharge the battery pack (included) and keep your camera ready for immediate use at all times.I have upgraded to a higher megapixel camera (still kodak) and was able to keep the dock for the new camera. The dock is worth $100 by itself.The easyshare buttons are an awesome feature. You can select which images to print and email (even who to email them to) as you take the pictures. This s a VERY neat feature.The camera would be five star if it included a memory card with it... you will want to order one immediately... do not get anything smaller than a 64 MB the smaller cards are not as useful.
Having a Denon Receiver, I know first hand the quality of Denon Products. This player lives up to that rep so long as you feed it factory disks. On home recorded movies, it won't reliably read +R DL. Several brands of discs were tried and none of them played 100% of the time. Don't hesitate to buy Denon, it is a great product. However, if you use +R DL discs you might want to consider another player.
The cable does not work right, constantly blacking out the screen causing the Xbox to be unplayable. I had to use my old cable instead of this one. I suppose this cable could be useful to jump rope with or to practice throwing away.
Bought these to replace standard iPod earbuds, which do not stay in my ears. While the Coby 'phones stay put, I'm not near as happy with their sound. "Super Bass" may be fine for music, but I listen to a fair amount of spoken word (NPR, podcasts). I find that these phones overemphasize lower frequencies and make the human voice sound muddy and unnatural. Perhaps I should have known that "Super Bass" meant unnatural reproduction and tried another brand/model... but earlier reviews were generally positive, and the phones _were_ cheap. Live and learn, eh?
I was tremendously excited to receive my Linksys Wireless Network PC Card today. Having had the 3COM Wireless Gateway installed earlier in the week, I've been so looking forward to receiving the card, which would afford high-speed access and liberating mobility with my laptop. Unfortunately, I ran into problems with the installation. Now mind you, as a senior executive for a technology company, and one who has been through several shoe-string technology start-ups (where you have to fend for yourself in all technical matters), I'm pretty savvy when it comes to the ins-and-outs of something as simple as these wireless networking systems are intended to be. This seemed to be nothing more than a bad card, in that the drivers would not install. Certainly, I can understand that a small percentage of defects will pass, even with the most stringent QA processes in place. What I find totally unacceptable is the level of support that I have received.Don't get me wrong, the 2 technicians that I spoke with were very pleasant (2 technicians on 2 separate calls, both of which required 20+ minutes on hold before actually speaking with a live person). But after running through ALL of the possible solutions, in most cases more than once, there comes a time when enough is enough... just send me a NEW CARD! But no, it was suggested that I first speak with a SENIOR technician. Okay, fair enough, I WAS given the option of having a new card sent versus speaking with a Sr. technician. But, it was suggested that there was a high likelihood of success with this trade-off. All right... remember how EXCITED I was? Waiting 2 more days for a new card versus likely success with a Sr. Tech call back in 30 minutes sounded like a good gamble.Well, I was PROMISED a call-back by a Sr. Technician WITHIN 30 minutes. It is now been over 90 minutes since that promise was made and my phone has yet to ring. I have spent nearly 3 hours on hold, speaking with technicians, and waiting for this call back... and that doesn't include independent installation time I spent in advance of and subsequent to my technician conversations (downloading new drivers, etc.). I am having SERIOUS &quot;buyers regret&quot; for not having bought the 3COM card to go along with my 3COM Wireless Gateway (which by the way took all of about 45 minutes to install including 2 calls to 3COM support and a call to my ISP!)Wow, it's past midnight (EST) and I've been at this since just after 8pm... I'm only STILL up in anticipation of perhaps getting that promised call-back (are my expectations too high?) and to document my unpleasant experience for the folks at Linksys (and readers of CNET and Yahoo product reviews) with the hope of sparing others from a similar fate.With regret,-Bob
I bought this mouse with my primary intended usage being online computer games, specifically first-person shooters. The Diamondback has performed flawlessly in this respect. What I did not expect was that I would enjoy it so much for just everyday computer usage and web browsing. At first the speed took a little getting used to, but now that I'm accustomed to it, it's very difficult for me to go back and use a regular mouse. They are just annoyingly slow to me.The software that comes with the mouse is comprehensive, and very intuitive. However, it is in the software that the only complaint I have lies. For some reason, the software will just stop controlling my mouse sometimes, forcing a reinstall of the drivers. I'm not sure what is causing this, but since I really enjoy the on-the-fly sensitivity adjustments, I wish I would not have to periodically reinstall the mouse to keep it working.That being said, I am wholly satisfied with this product, and if you don't mind the slight hassle with the software, you will not find a better mouse for any application.
I was having a bit of trouble getting Epson brand cartridges for my older printer - but these were exactly what I wanted: brand name, new (not refurbished) ink cartridges. Perfect.
Panasonic seems to have altered the design somewhat. The case I got looked a little different from the image on this page. The badge says "Panasonic", not "Lumix." Not a big deal. If you want to attach this case to your belt or to your backpack, though, you're going to have to find or buy a mini-carabiner, because contrary to what some product photos suggest, this case does not come with one. See "customer images" for what my case looks like.
I've tested a number of speakers for there different areas: Living Room, Office, and my Desk at Home.After trying (and returning a number of well reviewed choices) I settled on the following:Office - JBL Creature II 3-Piece Powered Speaker SystemThese 2.1 speakers don't have the total power of the Logitech Z-2300, but they have much clearer and better imaging. Since my office is smaller than my living room, and shares a wall with someone, I don't need as much power. These were perfect. The high end is crisp, and the subwoofer clean. The volume control on the satellites is handy, but the bass adjustment is on the subwoofer. I thought this would be an issue, but you actually kind of set it and monkey with it a bit in the beginning, and then leave it alone. The satellites are much smaller than the Logitech and less cheesy looking, which makes them nicer on your desk. I have to say again how killer the sound is. Imaging is great, and it's crazy how they manage to do it with those tiny satellites.Desk at Home - M-Audio StudioPro 3 Desktop Audio MonitorsThese simply have the best sound and imaging of everything I tried except the higher end M-Audio reference speakers. No MP3 is going to sound ever as good as a CD through a component stereo(or an LP, but don't get me started). But I am amazed at the quality of these speakers. They wouldn;t have the power to fill a living room, or even an office. By the time you're 6'-8' away from them, the imaging settles out a bit. But for your desk or as satellite speakers for a TV that didn't come with great ones already, they are perfect. They are a little bigger than many desktop speakers overall, but since many desktop speakers are oddly shaped with leaning towers and wide stands, they actually don;t take up as much more footprint comparatively. The volume and headphone jack and aux in are all on one of the speakers, very handy for access and for plugging in your iPod at your desk. I tried several of the higher end M-Audio speakers, and while I found them to be even better with more power and clarity, it just wasn't enough better to justify the additional size and expense.Living Room - Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 200-Watt 2.1 Speaker SystemThis system had the best overall power of everything I tried. Everything else sounds good when you're close enough to the speakers, but as you move away it gets pretty weak. For the living room you definitely need a 2.1 system. Even the M-Audio StudioPro 3 Desktop Audio Monitors, which seem the be the best of the 2 speaker systems couldn't handle a real room. As mentioned in a number of other reviews, the subwoofer unit is larger than others out there. I expect that's part of the reason these have good power. Make sure you've got a good place to hide it. Sound is very good comparatively. Nothing is going to sound like a real 200w component stereo, but this comes pretty close. I find that the imaging, or perceptual soundstage is a little lacking, not as clearly defined as with the JBL Creature II 3-Piece Powered Speaker System or the M-Audio Studio 3. This got better when I added 6' RCA cable extenders to the satellite speaker wires which allowed me to separate the satellites a bit. But still not great. The volume knob thing is nice, and it's nice to have both volume and bass adjustment handy. I guess you could have easily put the controls on one of the satellites like everyone else though. The headphone jack on the volume control seems pointless to me, but maybe you'll like it. What I wish was that you could have an aux input on the volume thing to plug in your ipod or something else.There you have it. EnjoyMichael Peachey
I was able to attach the server to my network and ping it, but I never could get it to print. It recognized my printer, allowed me to install it, but I was never able to print.Apparently this is an older print server. I "upgraded" the firmware from the D-Link website from 1.21 to 1.24 and the 1.24 firmware was from 2008. Why I even needed to do this was beyond me as I just purchased it yesterday. So buyer beware, the device is quite outdated and the compatibility list provided by D-Link is very limited.
I bought this item a few years ago and I'm not sure if this is a top of the line product right now. There may be a newer/updated version available now but this still works great. It's sleek and esthetic and comes highly recommended.
The Zune is my first mp3 player with any kind of large storage capacity (my previous one was 512MB and didn't last long). I've been very happy with it, although I don't have much to compare it to.The Zune hardware is really, really nice. It feels substantial and not at all cheap. I found the controls quite intuitive and navigating through the interface quite easy. The only thing I'd like to see is the ability to forward a bit in a track. The Zune fits easily in a very tiny purse or in pockets. The battery life seems quite acceptable - after about 10 hours, I still had 1/4 left on the battery.Sound quality is really good, although the earbuds that come with it were too big for my ears. I bought a different pair, which is no big deal to me.The Zune software was a little challenging to set up. There's a definite learning curve, and not a lot of documentation for it. If you have a lot of music, I'd suggest that you first set up a directory for the stuff you think you'll want on your Zune. Add that directory to the ones Zune watches, and then manually sync it. It will save you some irritation, especially if you have a very large music collection. The software is the one thing about the Zune that is kind of frustrating, but I think a lot of my problems were related to the fact that I didn't really understand the concept of syncing. Now that I understand more, I don't have problems with the software.The picture viewing functionality is nice, and you can select any of your pictures to use as your Zune's background (I love this feature.). Picture quality seems pretty good and you can view pictures at your own speed or via a slideshow. The pictures are helped by an amazing screen - everyone I've showed my Zune to is blown away by how good the screen looks.I haven't tried any video, and am not likely too, as I want this for music.I highly recommend the Zune. Lots of features, price is pretty typical for what it offers, and it works well.
This card wallet is a great size, and can hold many memory cards. I just am a bit concerned when I use it that my sd cards may fall out. They seem secure enought, but I wished there were velcro tabs on all three open sides instead of just one.
With this connector, I can easily transfer pictures from my digital camera to my 60 GB Photo iPod. Very nice.
I have been very happy with this drive so far. I am a Mac user, and the installation experience was incredibly easy. I already had Toast Titanium installed, so all I had to do was plug the drive in and pop in a blank DVD. It literally took fewer than five minutes to unpack the drive and start burning my first disc. So far I've only burned to DVD+R and the burning has been fast and foolproof (no coasters yet!).I can't speak to how this would work with Windows, but for Mac users, I highly recommend this drive.
These are great. My wife snores and these block that out. They are very comfortable to use. I use a pair for about a week so this is a 4 year supply. The only draw back is that now I'm so use to sleeping in silence that I have to wear them even when I travel.
i bought a new Rio Nitrus just a month ago. it's very easy to use, not a hassle at all. it's fast enough with the downloading and stuff. the features are good and browsing through the music library is really accessible. BUT!!! there's something wrong with it. suddenly, it just stopped functioning. a message just appeared, &quot;upgrader.&quot; i asked people who also got the same message and it's not repairable. a real pain. get the iPod.
I mainly use this when taking landscape shots where I want to either make the clouds pop or liven the sky up some (remember it works best 90 degrees from the sun.) I also put it on when shooting highly reflective vegetation or waterscapes that would otherwise cause blown-out highlights. One other little secrete is to use this when shooting waterfalls since it will allow you to shoot at slower shutter speeds thus increasing the wispy waterfall look.
Good MP3 player. However, this player was supposed to have a built in FM tuner. There is no FM tuner. Also, the contrast on the menu screen is poor. It is difficult to see the menu option you are choosing.
Awesome camera that fits in your pocket. Easy to use and carry anywhere.
Really nice DVD player (but like all DVD players, use headphones). Picture was perfect and player futioned great despite the box looking really beat up.
I bought a Toshiba SD2700 DVD player from Amazon.com and have found that this product produces better quality video and audio output than its competitors in this price rang. It has component video output for the best result of video... I connect it up with the regular RCA audio video cable (comes with the player) to my 36&quot; Toshiba TV and Aiwa stereo system, and I am quite happy with the result. Haven't tried the component video connection yet, but guess that it will be awesome (planning to get a good Monster component cable). The only thing I hate is that the remote control does not have the glowing button to help in dark and it does not have TV control. Very difficult to search for the proper buttons in dark before you can remember all the buttons.If you really need it to play MP3, you should go for SD2710...But I personally don't think that it is necessary.After over 2 months usage, I found that the tray is already loose a little. Occationally it can not deliver the DVD into proper location for reading. Usually the second or third attempt will work. Perhaps it was damaged by my kids, because they don't use the close button and simply push the tray in.Another good thing I have discovered is that it can read some scratched DVD's.
Bought one of these a couple of months ago to pipe some security cameras into for monitoring the front of my house. Pretty simple to install if you've done a PC upgrade before. Comes with a roughly 100-page manual that was written by someone for whom English is a second language. (Or they didn't proof it very well.) Documentation is pretty bare bones.As far as function, the maximum frame rate is 15 fps, and it uses MPEG-4 compression. You can set up timer based recordings, motion detection based recordings and so forth. I've worked with the motion based recordings, and it allows you to set the portion of the frame you use for motion detection. The user interface for playback cries out for a 10x fast forward, which this card doesn't allow. (as far as I can tell) There is a slider bar above the play button that gets you up to 2x or 3x, but if you want to look at 8 or 10 hours, its pretty brutal at 3x. If you use motion detection, there is a button that jumps to the next "event" (where the motion detection was tripped). That works pretty well and its how I have mine setup.If I could give it 3.5 stars, I'd do that. Since this one is pretty cheap as capture cards go, I'll bump it to 4 stars.
Very good camera. My Uncle loves it. I gave this to him as a gift. He has no trouble with this product.Loury
I read the reviews and bought 2 units (1 for my husband) mainly because I did not want a unit that had to be hardwired. It constantly drops the signal and about half the time I get an "acquiring signal" even when I'm on the open road. Sometimes it's out for over an hour at a time. Both units have the same problem. Although my reception (when I'm actually getting a signal) is excellent with no static at all, my husband gets a lot of static on his. I called Sirius who told me that the new units have a weaker signal and need an fm modulator which they will ship to you for free. It would be nice if they mentioned that in the item description for those who don't want another radio hardwired into their vehicle. I'm guessing most of the reviews here are from people who ordered the unit before the FCC rule and are therefore not experiencing this problem. I'm waiting for the modulator and hoping that takes care of the problem but I'll have to pay $100 to have it installed and this is definitely not what I signed on for. I would suggest that new subscribers go with the monthly billing until they are sure they are happy with it. I went with the yearly plan and now I'm stuck with this service I no longer want (or pay the $70 cancellation fee).
This is a very cute Hello Kitty player! I bought it for my 8 yr old daughter and it works great! It is very good for just basic use for younger children.
I purchased this product for my church and I was pleasantly surprised of the quality. I would definitely recommend this product.
These speakers were priced right, but I had assumed that they would be of hgiher sound quality than they ended up being. They don't handle the bass levels very well (and I don't mean listening to rap kind of levels). I listen to mainly rock n roll, and they can start to distort if you don't play with the level.Not bad for the price, but the regular price would have suggested that they were a better speaker (I've just recently removed the "SUCKER" sign from my forehead).
LinkSys's Quality Control has gone to hell in both firmware and hardware. Customer support is abysmal at bestEven LinkSys tech support encourages users to strongly consider using the 2.5 Version of this Hardware (which has an external antenna). The XP driver is highly problematic.Suffice it to say, I will NOT recommend another LinkSys product to clients, colleagues, or friends...Bill Machrone of PC Magazine and ExtremeTech.com has also written about some problems with LinkSys products ...A LinkSys tech support person actually told me that articles and reviews by users will make no difference, because they keep getting editorial awards from publications.I assume they won't mind this review then..Keith
I bought this for my portable computer (I have a Belkin fireWire Note book adapter X-P OS)and the computer recognized it immediatly, installed it and assigned a drive to to it. It has worked flawlessly since then. Who could ask for more. It comes in a convient travel pack and has all the cables. Completely meet my expectations.
I was soo get this tv.......4 months later, the honeymoon is over. The bulb is gone, and I like how many others, am online to buy a replacement bulb...One has to question, is this the new Toshiba way to keep their hands in customers pockets? Never again Toshiba-never never again-nothing from your company til I die...I hope the rip off bulbs are worth losing lifetime customers...Michelle
The Camera was delivered on time in original manufacturer's package and full factory warrenty. Without shipping charge and sales tax, I have saved over 30% compared to retail price from Best Buy or local retail camera stores. Online shopping via Amazon is the only prudent way to shop
I have had these for 2 years and they are great sounding speakers, except they have one major design flaw. The angle of the speaker is fixed. Changing this angle is essential for optimal sound and I can't believe that Monsoon overlooked this. I think the other models they offer are similar. I've thought of trying to modify them to add a hinge or something, as it still bothers me. I love 'em, but why not make them adjustable?
I only needed one of the adaptors for a 5-month trip. But I love the stack so I can find them all when needed. They do not seem to be a durable hard plastic, so I packed mine in a small hard case with my computer cords and I didn't have any problems. The only thing I might wish for is having them come in a bright color (making them harder to leave behind).
Well, I wasnt impressed at all and will stick to using my trusty wooden cable for a sound with more character.This is just a fad, believe me.My wooden cables are available on ebay for $8,888
I purchased this camera a couple of weeks ago. It's my first digital camera, and I must say that I am extremely satisfied with its features and performance. I even purchased the long life battery to go with it. I find it's battery life indicator to be helpful. The photo quality is exceptional depending on the resoloution level you set it at. The use of floppy disk or memory stick gives you even more options. It also has an indicator for the amount of room left on the disk for more pictures. I highly recommend this camera.
I was looking for a good yet cheap set of speakers and came across the JBL Creature speakers. The looks got me right away and I am really satisfied with the sound quality. The sound clarity and bass is good and the speakers deliver sound to most corners of the room. The tweeters are surprisingly powerful for their size and I love the touch volume control.I recommend this product for an average sized bedroom or a small living room.
I got my new Powerbook in January and it is just as advertised.The fit and finish are perfect; the speed is V8 (zoom zoom) all the way.I owned a iBook before this new Powerbook and loved it except for the keyboard and the speed. Remember that the iBook is much less money and does not offer a DVD burner. If the power does not grab you, the quality and overall competence of this machine will win you over.Panther (OSX.3) is rock stable, I added memory and am using it for DVD movies and digital imaging which all works perfectly.If I had one complaint it would be that the battery last longer than the 3 1/2 hours I am getting burning this machine up.If you own any small laptop, you would do well to take a look at this baby. Its small and strong-really strong and rock solid! The screen, the app's and the weight are simply unbeatable.What will the boys at APPLE do next? Anything seems possible at this point!
Amazon lumps together ALL the Tiffen filter reviews. So unless you specify which specific filter you are reviewing, no one will know! This makes all those reviews that say something like, "this filter made my pictures too dark/light/red/green/whatever" totally useless.Amazon tends to lump together similar products (like all or many cameras from one manufacturer), so in general it is a good idea to specify the product you are reviewing in your Amazon reviews.
As long as you know how to back up your data, switch out your old laptop hard drive to put the new one in, and then reinstall your operating system, then this is a great buy.As for my old 60 GB pocket drive, I'm using it as an external now. Everything turned out just fine.
First one I ever bought, so far so good. Seems to work well and installation was easy, except that the installation instructions were difficult to follow. I called my cable company and they helped me figure out what to do.
Received this product in record time, No complaints. Will order this product again from Amazon
I got these cables to pull my Audi out of the ditch with Jed' pick-up, and they broke all up on the first pull. I knows it wasn't cause he was drunk and popped the clutch, these cables jest aint no good.
This shipped quickly, was a competitive price and worked well, not much more to say so I won't say it..
I recently got a laptop to do photo processing/storage when on the road. It accepts 4gb SDHC memory cards with no problem, but my older desktop does not. So, I can either 1) copy data to an external HD, burn a DVD, or copy smaller quantities to 2gb SD cards and transfer to the desktop...or 2) use my USB card reader with the 4gb SDHC card for the desktop...or 3) just use a simple flash drive to transfer from one to the other.I'll go with the flash drive :-)The removable cap will fit on the other end so you don't lose it when in use. But, if you use the optional included little keyring-on-a-string, you may eventually cut the string with repeated use.
I used to own the horrible Targus PAWM10U and have been looking for a notebook mouse to replace it. The tracking is very smooth and seemingly precise. The design is very ingenous, here are the highlights+ mouse receiver fits in the bottom of the mouse itself+ a switch, which enables you to take out the receiver, locks the mouse into the open position adding a more ergonomic position/angle. You can push the switch to close the mouse, which makes it flat for storage. Even in the open position, I don't think that it's very bulky.? I can't comment on battery life just yet, but will add that shortly.+ Haven't had the need to reset to (re)synchronize the mouse with the receiver at all.+ I think the mouse is a good size, not as small as the Targus. I have small (asian) hands, so it's perfect for me.+ the receiver is extremely small, so it will make it easy to fit next to other occupied USB ports in your laptop (or your small hub). (See my review of the Kensington USB2.0 pockethub)- Easy to open battery compartment. I could feel a bit more ruggedized for my tasted. The battery pull-out tab is attached to the cover and the mouse itself. I found this annoying, but the tab *just* detached from the cover (as I checked out this feature for you ;). So I actually like it better this way and the battery pull-out still works well. The other end seems well-tethered for now. :)- the scrolling is not a wheel but a pressure pad. The up/down is easy to use, but I have difficulty with the left/right (which I never really use). It also makes a soft (yet annoying) clicking sound to imitate the physical scroll wheel. Seems like a waste of battery power to me.The wireless mouse seems to be much better than other wireless mice I've used in the past, including some older Logitech models with the BULKY receiver. For those of you who are really interested in precision (e.g. editing photos), I'm also considering the WACOM mouse pen/pads, but they're a bit pricey for me at the moment.Totally worth the price of thirty dollars after the rebate!
I would just like to say that I am very happy with the item. I purchased the HP LaserJet cartridge for my job and we are a non-profit organization, and every doller counts. This product was the best price by far what I found. I would like to say that I'm very happy also with customer service, I had a question which was answered right away. My agency will be ordering from them here on out.Thank you,Very Happy customer........
Fast delivery and a great product that seems more durable and dependable than an iPOD.
I really enjoy my 4 GB Zen V Plus. It's a fabulous little device that's perfect for the gym. It's got the very best feature set for a recorder this size and price.The audio is good but please note I do not use the earbuds that came with it (I never did) so I don't know if they are good or not. I am by no means a audiophile and so while the sound quality is good to my ear you might want to find other reviewers if you are a sound snob (I mean that in the best way possible).I use the line-in frequently feature but was disappointed to find out that it records as .wma and not .mp3 so I have to convert it to edit the files but it records with really good fidelity.The radio works good although I would like to pick up the signal a little bit better but it's sufficient for what I need it for (the TVs at the gym).I've not viewed video (never intended to use that feature when I got it) so I can't comment on that but the screen would be rather small for viewing video.All in all it's a great product at a really really great price. If you don't need the latest and greatest gadget but just want a really solid MP3 player with a ton of features then this is a fabulous choice.
This bag is just the right size. It even has a rain proof cover that pulls out over the bag. I store my Canon Powershot SX1 IS along with the USB cable, Vided/audio cables along with Spare AA batteries, Im sure you can store more, but havn't thought of anything else to put in here.
I like this player overall. It's great having one player for DVD and VHS. But the remote stopped working and I tried a few different multi-machine remote controls that are supposed to work with this system but don't. When I try to turn off the power with the new remote, it only switches from VHS to DVD or the other way around. If the company can fix this problem, it will be perfect.
The Handstands Cool Lift Portable Notebook Cooling Pad 22100 is so simple to use, doesn't make a sound, doesn't need to be plugged in, and absolutely does the job for which it's intended.Plus, it's the least expensive notebook cooling solution I've seen.My MacBook Pro 15" sits pretty securely on the Cool Lift (which I set on top of a beanbag lap desk), and keeps my laptop--and my lap--nice and cool. What a relief! My MacBook's fan, which before was running frequently (I do a lot of audio and video editing), hasn't run once since I've been using the Handstands Cool Lift. Love it, love it, love it!
I like linksys products typically. In fact I was really upset when Verizon FIOS switched me to their proprietary router. But this wireless bridge was ALWAYS acting up. I could never get it to stay connected to the network for more than 24 hours. It's like everytime it tried to renew it's IP, it died. And the weird thing was, I couldn't cycle the power on the surge protector; I HAD to pull the pluc out of the WET and then plug it back in. When it DID work, it worked as advertised. But it was always killing the connection.
I've had a development version of the Zaurus for a few months now and have to say I really like it. Not that it's perfect, far from it, but it seems like a very well put together PDA.First, the keyboard is usable. I used to use a Psion Revo Plus, and the keyboard on the Zaurus is not nearly as usable as the Revo's, but it's still better than nothing. And it's hidden when it's not in use. There are other input methods available (a pickboard, an onscreen keyboard, and a graffiti like system), but the keyboard beats them all.The display is very nice, better than the IPAQs I've played with, and the backlight is strong. There's no built in speaker, so any MP3 playback will have to be done through headphones. The unit seems able to handle all sorts of media (MP3, Mpeg Video, and there is a divx :-) player).The bundled PIM apps aren't quite as good as the apps built into the IPAQ, but the browser and email applications are excellent. Opera provides the browser, and the email is full featured, with IMAP capabilities.All in all, not a bad PDA. A definite alternative to the IPAQ, and not a purchase you'd regret.
I looked at all the reviews on Amazon seriously before I bought this, but even though there were mixed reviews I decided to go for it anyway. I also feel mixed about it. Sometimes it works great and I've avoided traffic with it, but sometimes it's off. At least once it's told me there's slow traffic when there hasn't been, and hasn't warned me when there has been slow traffic. Usually it gets it though, especially when there's an accident. Not a bad item, I'm not sure it's worth the money or the renewal, but it's not bad.
The price for this battery that was identical to the battery I already had was excellent. Half the price of Radio Shack. Would definetly buy again.
If you use a CD or DVD tower duplicator and you're really tired of sticking labels on your finished disks, this printer is for you. It's fairly quick, under 1 minute per CD/DVD, and it's a sturdy piece of equipment.If you have color-intensive disk designs to be imprinted on your disks, you will get about 150 per color cartridge and about 300 per black cartridge. If your designs use less ink, then your output will increase proportionally.I did have a problem with a Primera ink cartridge which was pretty frustrating, but Primera warranties their cartridges and will replace any that don't perform properly, which is great. In addition, Primera warranties this printer for life, which doesn't include repairs after 1 year, but it does provide excellent phone support, indefinitely.Primera cartridges run about $48. for this printer, although you can find good quality refilled cartridges for just less than half that price.The cost for this printer is considerable, but the time savings, freedom from label-failure and the improved appearance of your disks is really impressive, and worth it, I think.
This battery changed my life - it is an inspiration to me, and all who come in contact with me. Shall you only be so lucky to come into contact with merch of such greatness.Okay, really - this is a Nikon-brand battery for Nikon-brand cameras. It works great. Just wish I could get more than 400 shots out of my D200 with it.Don't by non-OEM - may void your warranty - that's why this battery is great. Nikon quality.Don't give into anger and hatred! Tis the path of the dark side! Buy this Nikon battery, instead.
I bought this printer for a few reasons. First was the print head cartridge combination. I had gotten tired of the innefective print head cleaning of my Espon c-80 (soon to head to the junk pile since I can't get the print head to print reliably anymore) and wanted to avoid that issue alltogether. The second reason I bought it was its footprint, which is great for a small desk (or under the desk in this case). Lastly was price.However, its paperhandling is horrible, and I concur with a few of the other reviewers complaining about the same issue. The ONLY way it will feed paper (standard 24# white) is by my moistening two fingers and gently pressing the paper forward as the printer seeks the next sheet. Frankly, this is NOT an acceptable alternative. While it seems that some reviewers are not having this problem, the machine I have is a lemon in this regard. I would not recommend this printer.
Bought this for my husband's new metal detector and he really likes how sturdy and roomy it is. He can pack all his 'extras' inside and the carry-handles make it convenient to pack around.
I love this GPS I bought it for my Victory Vision Motorcycle.My girlfriend and I use it when ever we need to go some place new. It works great on the bike or in the cars. Turn by turn voice commands guide us right to the location we seek.If you miss a turn the unit will redirect you to the location you seek.The screen is very clear giving the map location street names and compass direction your traveling.The touch screen programing is very easy to use and if you are computer savy you can program your trip on your computer and download it into the unit.I love the fact that "Home" is locked in to the unit so from where ever you wind up one touch and the unit will take you back home.
I saw the rave reviews for NuShield and ordered them instead. Frankly, I'm disappointed. The NuShields arrived quickly, but were heavily spotted and very cloudy. The first one I installed was scratched too much to be useable within an hour. Considering the NuShields are five bucks per sheet, I was severely disappointed. I've used Fellowes sheets on two different types of Palms (Vx and Tungsten T) and although they're not crystal clear, they hold up and do what they say they will do -- protect the screen and remain read-through-able. Also, they don't glare in high light (NuShields do this even in minimal light) and the Fellowes don't reduce the apparant light from the handheld itself (the NuShields cut the apparent light by a good 50%). I'll be sticking with the Fellowes in the future.
I rate this Minus 1 star. This battery DOES NOT FIT the CREATIVE NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra!! Buyers Beware. This battery is slightly smaller than the original battery, and it slides around inside the NOMAD case, and makes NOMAD turn itself off!!The only way I could get it to work at all was to pad the extra space around this battery with thin cardboard.Next time I need one, I will buy the original product instead of trying to save a few $$ buying a cheap knock-off.
Before buying this module for a Dell Inspiron, I checked to make sure that it was a 256MB PC133 SDRAM 144 pin SO DIMM chip. I figured that would be enough to know it would be compatible. Not so. I installed it and my notebook kept beeping loudly, rejecting the memory. I contacted Edge. They confirmed that it is not compatible. My machine needed a 16 chip module, while this was an 8 chip module and too dense. I don't know what that means, but I wish I had some way of knowing beforehand.
The bag is nice and roomy. Very pleased. Carrying the bag with laptop and other accessories in it is very comfortable, not weighty.
hi im intersted in buying this product but before i do, i would like to know if it will be compatible going from a psp to an external hard drive?
THIS WALL MOUNT IS GREAT FOR THE OLDER TV'S. I LIKE THE FACT THAT IT TELESCOPES IN AND OUT AND MOVES SIDE TO SIDE, I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN.. AMAZON WAS VERY PROMPT IN SENDING PRODUCT, RECEIVED IT IN JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS.LINDALEXUS
I ONLY GOT THE TALL TOWER WITHOUT THE 450W POWER SUPPLY THE NINE POSTS TO PUT THE NEW NEW MOTHERBOARD ON (it only had 4 posts on it) NOR THE SCREWS TO ATTACH IT TO THE POSTS. I bought the 600 watt power supply and the motherbard from the same place you are associate with. If they took the 450 watt power supply they should have either reduced the price for the tower or sent it with it so I could use it to get help I need to either get the the files for the chipset that was on my older motherboard so I can put my SATA hardrive in it or deal with the motherboard that I got from them as well. Other than those other three things, I like it.I hope you can get them to correct this problem for me.Sinerely,Marlin B. Hoge Jr.
I have just recieved this printer and started to put it through its paces. I paid a low price of $139.99.(can even be found cheaper but with shipping elsewhere) Excellent little machine I have had no problems yet worth mentioning that would detract from my rating. I dont even have the usb 2.0 on my computer but its still compatable with the 1.1 and is still fast for my purposes.As for the ink issue, yes the tanks are small but very inexpensive compared to larger tanks. You can find the black for about $7.00 here at Amazon and $17.00 for the color, at this price you can stock up on them and not worry. Comnpare it to the multi tank system were you have to buy four tanks which cost about $12 for each color and you can see its just about the same or better. Very easy to install so this is a non issue as well. I highly recommend this printer. Great time to buy the price has just been lowered at many online sites. Amazon is a great place to purchase. Dependable service. :)
Didn't do quite as much as I hoped but its probably just my computer, very fast shipping from memmods.
This is replacing a Little HP 230 that would not feed anymore. It was a real worthwild change in my printing habit. Just punch print and forget also allot faster than HP. Epson will be my choice from now on.
I was in the market for a pair of binoculars so I stopped in and at the local Bass Pro Shops and tried literally every pair they had. While they did carry more expensive pairs, in my opinion, none came close to the Bushnell Legend 10x26 regardless of price point. They come up to your eyes quickly and naturally. All lenses are slightly recessed to protect them from scrapes and scratches. These binoculars have a quality feel, are waterproof and I have never regretted the purchase.It's important to properly adjust any binoculars to account for the difference everyone has between their two eyes.This is quick and simple to accomplish. One ocular lens is adjustable while the other is not. First pull out both ocular lenses fully then simply close the eye associated with the lens that is adjustable and then focus the binoculars on an object making sure the object is in crisp focus.Then reverse the process. Close the eye that is associated with the lens that is not adjustable (left lens) and without changing the main focus at all use the focus adjustment for the right ocular lens and bring the same object into sharp focus. The binoculars are now calibrated and ready to use with only the main focus knob. This may sound complicated to someone unfamiliar with binoculars but once you do it, it becomes second nature.I detail the calibration process only because I've seen far too many people not go through this simple process only to then complain that they can't get the binoculars to focus.With an exit pupil of 2.6 mm these binoculars are excellent for most all light conditions.And finally the soft case has a belt loop so carrying these binoculars is a non-issue. The included strap keeps the binoculars handy for quick deployment.I just spent a night out stargazing and the quality of the images was spectacular. I have yet to come across a situation where these binoculars didn't excel.I can't recommend these binoculars highly enough.
I bought this CL-41 cartridge because it was supposed to have significantly more ink than the CL-31 color cartridge. It ran out in a month without very heavy usage. This was very disappointing as the cheaper CL-31 lasted longer and is much cheaper.Otherwise, same color quality as Canon's CL-31 color ink cartridge.
i paid 57$.for a pair of headphones.these are just as good as the more expencive headphones.i like the earpads that are non removable.as with other headphones.the pads would come off.then id have to replace the earpads.i use them with my computer/mp3 player.
I've had good sound quality from this cord, even when running the signal to amplified speakers that fill up the room. It's true that the length is understated but I only needed about 10 feet so it's fine for my purposes. I plan on getting a second one for my other computer system.
Was just what I wanted. Works just as advertised. Use in a basement and stations on AM and FM still come in loud and clear. I have tried many different brands of shower radios, but this is by far the best!
I have been a longtime user of Logitech mice. This item was an upgrade from the previous model with the trackball in the center so that it is maneuveured with the index and middle fingers instead of the thumb. I have 2 of that kind and they have lasted over 5 years (they both still work). I love that I don't need to move the physical mouse and they ease my Carpal Tunnel pain.I am still getting used to moving the trackball with my thumb instead of my fingers so I am still a little slow at some games I like to play. I love the addition of the scroll wheel to this model. The older model allowed you to scroll by simultaneously pressing down the left and right buttons but that completely defeats the benefit of easy scrollability.All in all, I really like this mouse and am glad I purchased it. It takes a little getting used to so I suggest keeping your old mouse around for applications that require great dexterity.
I put one up of these bug zappers last summer. The next morning when I went out to check on it, the wire screens were COMPLETELY CLOGGED with bugs. I got a can of compressed air and blew the thing clean. The next morning, it was completely clogged again. I had to go out every morning and clean the thing out. If I forgot to clean it out, the bugs would build up so thick it would lose its effectiveness (not to mention that it would become extremely difficult to clean).Now it's spring time. The unit had been hanging outside all winter (unplugged). I plugged it in today and nothing happened. The power LED is on, but the bulb doesn't light. I hope it's just the bulb.
Perfect for work. Music comes through loud and clear without turning the volume up to high, and even the bass is impressive. Out of all the on-ear non circumaureal headphones I've tried, these are the lightest, most comfortable, best sounding and most portable. And they really are very light.
Much more compact and practical than any other similar notebook surge protector its size and with its features. Before purchasing a surge protector, regardless of size, be sure to check the joules rating. This item has a high joules rating for a notebook surge protector.
I bought this flash for my Nikon D40 and find this flash great for several reasons. It is very compact (smaller than your fist), comes with a protective case, seems to be pretty fast (hence the name Speedlight I guess), and best of all it is multi-directional so you can bounce the flash off the ceiling for superior looking indoor shots.
I would NEVER purchase anything from this seller again. This card stopped working in just a day over 3 weeks. The seller has a policy of two weeks. I have several cards from other companies that are working just fine and I have had them for 2-3 years with heavy use. I would certainly NOT recommend buying anything from this seller.
I purchased this as a replacement for a cheaper brand player at our church. We have used it several times since and it is easy to operate and plays beautifully! I love Sony. It's onscreen menu is easy to understand and user friendly. The buttons on the remote are a bit small, but not too bad.
They were easy to install and they look great. The directions were initally a little confusing, but after I figured out their system, It was easy.
The battery came very quickly. I simply pulled the one old out and put the new one in. My Axim came to life once again, I charge up the battery and sync'd it up. All is well again with this device.
This Sanus mount solidly supports a 60 in plasma. Its flexible mounting options allow for many sizes of flat panels. I used the tilt mount & it works great.
...don't buy if you have a small head!!!They didn't fit me at all and its a pain to return stuff.
these HDMI cables work great and are long enough for wall mounting your big screen TVs in real world locations.Perfect for the price!
I ordered this docking station after returning 2 others because they advertised that they could run on battery and sounded awful! I was so happy when this came in the mail today... Not only does it work on battery power but it sounds AMAZING too! We are getting married in August and our ceremony site is outside and has no power source, so we needed something that could run on battery to play our ceremony music. I am so happy I took the chance and ordered this little thing! So far, its amazing!
Before I watched my movie last night I used this thing to pop me some popcorn. WOW,,,,,,, this thing did great !!!!! What I did was put in a 1/3 cup of popping corn, used no oil, turned on the microwave and viola,,,,,,, air popped popcorn. Yummy !!!! lol Now I did top off my popcorn with some buttery oil tho. But of course that made it even better to eat,,,, hahaha
I used this woofer to replace a worn out 10" woofer on my 1994 Infinity SM-10 home speaker. It fit decently after removing the thick foam surround glued to the woofer frame lip. Sound? It lost some of the warmth from the OEM woofer and sounds like it has much more midrange/highs that the factory woofer. Overall a decent replacement woofer for non-audiophiles. Nothing special.
Got a new camera, bought a new SD card & discovered it didn't work with my card reader since it was SDHC. Found the MicroMate here and gave it a try. I was very pleased to find it works perfectly, is attractive, white (thus easy to see) and promptly bought another to carry in my camera bag to use while travelling. Cheap and effective little tool.
It may seem overly simple to just verify that this is indeed a drive enclosure, but that's high praise considering how it simply works. You don't need a geek degree to install or operate it, there's no obscure drivers or system files you have to alter or comb the earth to find, and silly bundled trial software you'll never use is not included. It's a pretty aluminum box that does what it's supposed to do, that's it.Installation is on a scale of difficulty about on par with tying your shoes; connect and screw in drive, connect power and USB cable, done. Your computer already has the necessary drivers - just turn the drive on and the computer recognizes it as another hard drive, like any other on your system.Which is not to say that all you get is a simple-looking box. The aluminum is handsomely machined, and gives a quality look and feel while dissipating heat. The LED lighting is neon bright and impossible to miss, particularly in a dark room - even if this is the only lighted item on your computer, it'll dazzle friends and family.Put those old hard drives to use - five bubble LED-lit stars for Kingwin's fast and easy workhorse.
well it does work, after a fashion. It does what it says it does; it allows the Roomba to be programmed, but it has some pretty major flaws. 1) The instructions are not very clear. For example, to program it to clean once a day on Monday, you do not select the "once' option, but instead must choose the "weekly" option. 2) the roomba forgets it's programming periodically and the only way you know is that it just stops doing it's thing on schedule. If you have it scheduled to work when you're away at work, it mat be difficult to tell that it is not on schedule anymore. 3) The walls and Roomba are not programmed at the same time and they get out of sync. The Roomba may keep it's schedule, but the walls forget, or vice versa. It can be a pain in the neck sometimes because it's hard to know if they are working correctly or not just by looking at them.Having said all that, it's still a good thing to have, because it is the only way to make the Roomba work on a schedule, and without that feature, it's not too useful for folks who are away at work most of the time.
I purchased this unit 2-3 years ago--can't remember exactly, but it was when it first came out. Which was my first mistake (wait until it's been out for a while and read reviews). Second mistake was purchasing the bluetooth wireless phone component. DO NOT BUY THIS.What's good:- GPS is fine- XM is fine, as was Sirius- Radio is fine- Ipod is OK--scrolling is kind of a pain, but overall works pretty wellWhat's lousy:- bluetooth phone. I used this thing for a year before my friends finally told they could never understand a word I said on the highway. I went back several times and had things remounted and microphones put in different places and it's still awful. I wound up buying a headset, which, having spent over $200 for the bluetooth phone install, was highly annoying.- backup camera. This went back. Very inaccurate in terms of depth perception. I almost hit something behind me thinking it was about 15 feet away when it was actually more like 3 feet. At least I got my money back!- display. For some reason, I don't get full illumination during the day until about 8 minutes after I've been driving. This is a new problem. The guys at Car Toys (who are VERY familiar with my face now) don't know why.I was just told that Pioneer, along with most everyone else, has switched to Parrot for their bluetooth phone interface and the Garmin for the GPS. Pioneer, if you are reading this, you should give me a flipping refund for the bluetooth P.O.S.!! As it stands now, I will never purchase or recommend another Pioneer product for any vehicle. I also could never get Pioneer on the phone for any problems I had.Best advice: Try Kenwood.
this product is wonderful. I've taken it around the house with no distortion. and at a very good price compared to others.
I was very satidfied with HDMA Cable 2 MJoanne Stein
the dvd player and the case was just what i emagined,my friends like it and i my have to oder a few more,the shipping was good and on time as well,thank you.
Cuando compre este producto decia que la capacidad m&aacute;xima era de 500Gb, peroahora que vino, la capacidad m&aacute;xima es de 120Gb, me enviaron un producto equivocado,si usted lo va a comprar exija que sea de la capacidad que anuncian.This product is not the right to buy, this is only 120Gb capacity, and said he had bought which was 500GB, do not buy it!Bad product.
Nice headphones.Nice price.Soft cushion fit well over my ears .Adjustable .I would recommend this product .
I got this to go from my HDTV to my computer. I Pinned to the wall/ceiling and it does just fine.
These fit perfectly to my 02 Maxima. No cutting or splicing needed. Made the job of installing new speakers super easy.
First I must admit that I may have over purchased as far as capicity goes. I may hook up more loads to it as my comfort level increases.That said the UPS was easy set up and the monitoring soft wear is easy to use. We had a short duration outage the other day and the UPS worked fine, shuting down the PC as advertised. This is the first UPS that I have purchased and I am very pleased so far.
I am using this card on my new PC that I just built. I bought this as a cheap alternative to a USB type card. I must say, I will never do USB again. Strong signal and NO dropouts. Works great on my 64-bit system. There are no cons to this card. Buy it while it is still available. Other sites are out of stock!!!!
If, like me, you enjoy playing a variety of computer games, don't get this monitor. With a large number of games, the monitor "complains" about the resolution. The monitor is plainly able to display a variety of resolutions just fine, but it plasters a banner in the middle of the the screen that says "Not Optimal Mode. Use 1280x1024 @60Hz". After two minutes, the screen goes blank. If you turn the monitor off, then on, you get another two minutes. If you wish to remove the banner from the middle of the screen, press the "brightness" button, then the "menu" button. But you still only get two minutes of viewing time. This problem so completely trumps any considerations of clarity, contrast ratio, and brightness that I won't bother mentioning those minor criteria. I HATE this monitor because it can display all video signals just fine, it simply CHOOSES not to!
I was very hesitant to buy this since Coby doesn't always put out high quality items but this transmitter is the best I've ever owned (I've had belkin and iRiver previously. The belkin just died and needed replaced) The frequency goes below 88.0 so you never need to change it - I just keep it on 87.7 and I've never had interference. The cord is thick and durable which is a definite plus since this one will go in the van with the kids. The transmission quality is as good as it gets for FM. I was honestly shocked at how good this is for the price. I can't comment on the charger pass through though as I haven't used it yet.
So I decided to buy this in combination with LP-2020A+ Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Mini Amplifier (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049P6OTI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01), and it didn't seem to work so well. It had some distortion about 4 notches up, and there was some clipping going on. Apparently after reading a couple reviews, these speakers require 40+ watts to run.I hooked it up to my friends 140 watt amp and WOW! They are amazing high quality speakers. They will rock your world with their bass.... that is for bookshelf speakers.Audio rating (1-10):Highs- 9 (it brings me to tears, in a good way)Mids- 8Bass- 6 (it is lacking a little if you compare it to a real sub woofer)Pros:-Great price-Quality (only had for a week, but everything seems really solid, turned them out to max, couldn't imagine blowing them out)Cons:-40+ watts, the more power/watts the better for these (to a point, refer to their manual)-Black wood looks kinda cheap, terrible varnish finishAll in all, I don't see any problems in these speakers for the price. I took 2 stars because of the fact that Sony doesn't list this, but under powering the speaks can cause them to short out and sound terrible.. A lesson I learned.Moral: If you buy these speakers, prepare to pay more for the amp to get the best quality out of them.
When taking the pda out of the case it rips the battery cover off every time. I'm using a Dell Axim X50V.
I order products for the entire staff. There are 7 offices in our organization. Our IT person found this product and thought it would fit a 19" screen. It did not and the product has been returned. As far as quality is concerned, we couldn't test it because of the bad fit.
No complaints. Fully function and priced to satisfy. Shipping was quick and hassle free. Highly recommended HDMI cables. Why pay top dollar? These work great at a great price.
Sound quality: is great if you're a bass lover. Just liek the name implies. Bass "Freak", but not to the point where you can't hear the words in the songs. I like the balance it provides.Comfort: Comes with 3 different size buds for a customized fit. (every quality brand now comes with the 3 sizes). Comfortable at first, but after a while it can be a bit irritating. In low volume situations, the wires rubbing against your clothes are amplified, it gets, you guessed it, irritating.But overall, I recommended, if you the type who likes bass and don't move around much when listening to your tunes.
I have only had this about a month, but I haven't had any problems wth it yet. It looks good, didn't require any software to get it to work, and I didn't have any problems with setting it up.Was going to get it from Amazon, but over the couple days of looking at hard drives, the price on amazon went up about $20. Ended up getting it at Sam's Club, though the price on Amazon has now dropped down to about what it was before.I'm giving it 5 starts cause I have no reason not to. I'm reviewing the hard drive, not Amazon's pricing policy.
These pads are used to help stabilize your telescope tripod mount (one pad goes under each tripod leg) you wont see much improvement with these when using high power eyepieces and though they do seem to help a bit, when using a higher power eyepiece (9mm or better) just touching the scope will cause it to shake. These do help if you are using a camera to take pictures or video of what you are viewing.
I love this product. It holds the player just right. At first it held the player a little tight and pushed some of the buttons like one of the previous reviews says but I figured out a way to fix that. I put my fingers in there and stretched out the fabric a bit. Ever since then it has worked beautifully. I am planning on buying all of the accessories Belkin makes for the T9.
I'm running Windows 7 and the setup utility for the router gives a failure message and tells you to push the reset button and try again. Pushing the reset button and trying setup again does not work. However if you ignore the message, don't push the reset button and just start using the router after running setup it works! Tech support was unreachable in a reasonable amount of time. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. There is no firmware revision beyond what came with the router anyway (version 4.5). The router does work with my PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 game consoles so far. I bought this more expensive router because it is a name brand and I expected professional support if I needed it. With this lack of support and apparent incompatability with Windows 7 I should have bought the cheaper router at 1/3 the price. They both are made in China anyway. Apparently the hardware is good but the setup software, firmware and tech support are abysmal.
I would spend this money and buy this product even if it didn't work. The look is just too cool, makes a luxurious paperweight and makes a great long-term collectible.Is function all we Americans care about? Our lives are happening too fast for us to appreciate the subtle moments of art and design without function. We would prefer to go to a baseball game rather than go to a renowned art museum.If the product works, I would keep it and use it lightly, because of its fragile nature, so that it can last years to come. If Nextar or another company comes out with a new MP3 player with a similar design and increases the quality, it will be a consistent four or five star product.
I tryed it with few games . The card works properly but i didnt try yet that card with some game that need more resorses. Ligth installetion, now it used with NVIDEA DETONATOR. until now all is good.
Well made. Well padded. Holds Nikon D-90, 3 lens, Nikon SB 900 Speedlight plus has room for all kinds of little caps and batteries, user guides, chargers, etc. Shoulder strap is comfortable. It is the perfect bag for what I needed!
It was truly a Plug and Play experience for me. It has been working for over a month now without a glitch.
I bought the Centon 64 gb from Amazon last year. It's great, fast. I had no problems but I only use windows. I am not a computer expert of any kind, strictly auser.
Everything should be this easy.You put the module in the slot and tap the backup icon,And,it does it amazing!!!!!!I love this product.
When my order arrived the CD player didn't work. I phoned the Coby Company customer service rep and she was at a total loss and had no idea how to solve the problem. Then Amazon sent me a replacement item and once again the CD player didn't work. I once again called Coby customer service and was told that if I paid $10 I could return it to them directly.At this point I had two items sitting in my house that didn't work. So Amazon emailed me two return labels & I returned them both. In a few days one of them was returned to me because the label was wrong. So once again Amazon sent me another return-label and that is the last I have heard from anyone. My question now is obvious: How do I get my purchase price returned that I paid for defective merchandise?
This review will talk about what the other reviews have not mentioned.The single most important reason to get this lens is so that you do not limit your creativity.Yes, with this lens you will find new ways of shooting that you could not do with any other lens that is not a superwide angle lens. You will see a whole new perspective thru this lens unattainable with a longer focal length lens. You will be able to have near, middle and far objects/subjects in sharp focus all in the same frame. It will allow you to compose shots not thought of before, because you were not able to do it, without this lens. You will open up a whole new vista to your creative vision.Side note: Be thankful you have a smaller sensor camera because the lens equivalent of this focal length lens on a full size camera is the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L ll USM at a price of $1,400., double the price. If you factor in the cost of a full frame camera $2,500., that's a lot to pay for creative vision.
It arrived as ordered and on time. It works Great and we live in a very hilly area. I would suggest this to anyone. It's very ecnomical. I love something inexpensive that does the job just as good a something more expensive.
If the monitor is e773c, it is not that bad as the the previous review stated. In fact, if you go to dell.com you will find this monitor is still on sale. I bought this monitor with my dell PC and it works great as it should. You DO NOT need to resize it every time. It has richer color than a LCD monitor as all CRT monitors do. Of course, you always get what you paid for. But for the price and performance, I will give it 5 stars.
My daughter is very pleased with the iFusion. It has a great combination of sound quality and device portability!
I've gone thru 2 of these already, the right and left buttons start failing after about 2 months if you game a lot. great handling mouse but it is unreliable. Spend your money elsewhere you have been warned.
I had problems with the USB installation (not caused by HP, but by a previous scanner that left garbage all over my Windows registry) but now that it's working, it's great. Very fast and reliable, with excellent photo quality. There are cheaper scanners out there, but with those companies you'll pay in aggravation what you save in dollars. I highly recommend the HP!
I had to buy several ink cartridges from different manufacturers as backup ink, and it was more cost effective and convenient to buy through Amazon, so I did. The cartridges were just as advertised and came in on schedule.
I ordered this item and it was arrived right away. Unfortunately, my wife had the item buried in a pile of papers on her desk and we couldn't find it for a long time. I inquired after a couple of weeks and Databazaar sent out another one, no questions asked. I'd like to thank them for my excellent customer service experience.
The Coby CX-266 has just the features I want, and excellent sound for its size and price. If only it worked. The initial obvious problem was an erratic display. I opened the back, and found a surprisingly hand-labor-intensive assembly. Numerous small circuit boards, interconnected with ribbon cable. Fragile connectors between the cables and the boards. Found an unseated pin on the cable connecting the display. Coaxed the pin back into place, and reinstalled the back. Display worked. Felt smug. Twenty minutes later, unit shut itself off and couldn't be turned back on. Read manual (which is much better than usual for a product of its kind) assuming I had inadvertently activated "Sleep" mode. No such luck. Next morning, unit worked (all modes--all features) for the better part of an hour. Then quit again. Considered exchanging (Amazon would even pay return shipping) but learned no more were available. Decided to keep it, because it sounds great when it works. Called Coby USA factory support to see if I could beg, borrow, buy, or steal a schematic. They did not have one, and assured me one could not be obtained. Short story: my unit (and possibly one you buy) has a temperature problem. It works fine as long as it is kept toasty-warm. Best operating mode is with its radiant-heat-hungry black back facing the fireplace. Moral: Check the return policy of your vendor. I'd give mine five stars except for the temperature problem. Mine's been playing while I write--but the room has cooled and it just quit. I'm going to go light the gas log.Ernie Greenwald(Retired electronic engineer)
Update: Still using it in 2012 although I think it will die soon. Sometimes I have to reboot.****I originally purchased my Creative Zen Vision: M in February 2006. I did have a problem with that particular model after about a year but was able to get it replaced very easily through customer service. The one I have now has given me no problems. I use it to listen to music, record interviews, watch movies on planes and have even used the radio when a bartender refused to turn up the sound on a game we were watching. I am now a big fan of creative and when it's time to upgrade, I will probably go with Creative again rather than the Ipod. I love that it can take multiple file formats and I can use Amazon unbox to download tv and videos. As a surprise for my husband, I downloaded a classic episode of WKRP in Cincinnati for him to watch on a trip and he LOVED it. The battery life has exceeded my expectations. To give a fair review, I would say that it is unfortunate that all of the third party products designed for the Ipods are not available for the Creative, but it probably saves me some money.
I wanted to convert my car kit to a home kit so I bought this product and it was a great value. I highly recommend this product.
At first I think it's a good deal when I got it from BestBuy. It turns out to be a disaster!!I took this cpl in my trip to wild poppy flower field in Antelope and it destroyed the color in the red poppies (the colors are faded out and not balanced when I turn the ring). Last weekend I used it for Horseshoe bend and my friend face is totally distorted when I put him near to the corner. I won't use this cpl anymore.Not recommend to anybody.
I bought this case for the Canon A710 IS. The camera, along with its wrist strap, slides into the case very easily and is fastened with a zipper. It has a pocket on the front that fastens with Velcro and is easily big enough to accommodate two extra batteries, an extra SD card (in its cover) and maybe a few more small items. It has a belt loop rather than a slip-on clip (this is not an issue for me). The case has a small amount of padding that should protect the camera from minor bumps, but I doubt that it would protect it from a serious fall.Cons: 1). The case is just a fraction long for the camera. If this becomes a problem, a small amount of tissue paper in the bottom should remedy that. 2). The closure flap for the storage pouch is attached about half an inch above the top of the pouch. It is conceivable that a battery could slip through this gap. By placing the batteries crosswise in the bottom of the pouch and the SD case above them and fastening the flap snuggly, I don't believe this will be an issue.
A local photography studio in my town is famous for taking many of their senior pictures using a soft filter, and because I am starting to experiment with portraits, I decided to invest in one for myself. This filter is a #2 (stronger than a #1) and most of the pictures are a bit too blurry for my taste, but when used properly, the results can be stunning.Although you can achieve the same effect in Photoshop (the same is true for many filters), I prefer to use a filter because the effects can be seen instantaneously. Instead of spending 15 minutes in an editing program before deciding whether the filter is appropriate or not, you can simply look through the lens.
this is the best small semi-pro printer ever! I bought it couple years ago at Office Depot in Florida (then they stopped selling it) and it was perfect for our small office where sometimes you need to print lots of copies (high quality). It handles a lot of copies per month and it prints fast. I moved to Baltimore and ordered it through Amazon after trying several laser printers from Office Depot and Staples. They can't even compare with the Oki.
Great product, does what it says it will do. Never had any issues. Only issue right now is the need for a 20 or more word comment.
This item is sold as a folding/travelling head set. This garbage breaks within a week. I ended up getting an old headset from the 1960's and swaping out the speakers. Don't waste your money on this item.
I was greatly disappointed with these stupid headphones. If you wanna throw away 70 bucks, then go ahead. Take off the battery, what do you get? 2 dollar headphones, I swear. I regret buying them. The bass is over exaggerated and doesn't sync in with the music.
OKAY - I'll admit that I could not resist the idea of tying all the remotes into one unit. ONE workable unit that was smart enough to turn the audio / surround processor, the TV, the Cable Box, and/or the DVR if I'm recording and yet not turn it on if I'm not! Tempting as hell.The usual suspects have other offerings. None - short of a custom programmed Niles Audio system at a cost of approximately $9k plus - offer this much potential bang for the buck. The thing can even be taught to speak Insteon and X-10's native language. That would mean - for me- the ability to control lights, drapes, heating/cooling, and even outside ice melting cables on the drive and walks all from this one fairly simple remote.Turns out "simple" isn't the term that fits it. The complexity of programming was far beyond my expectations. The model numbers of a particular machine often have to be entered manually. The "worlds largest database of remote function codes" is also the slowest to load and respond to anything! I thought I was on a dial up given the slow response time on their web site! Their customer service reps seem to be offshore and sound distinctly Indian (like Bombay) to me. Not bad if you're Indian but not much help if you're an American.The one thing I did right was the fact that I charged the purchase to my AMEX card. When this piece of badly designed junk refused to program like th instructions claimed it would and could and the idiots in customer-lack-of-service didn't bother helping and mainly sounded bothered that someone would dial them up to ask a QUESTION about their product - that's when I called AMEX and had the purchase reversed. The merchant didn't want to take the damned thing back! So thanks to Amex I crammed it back down his throat in spite of his "no returns" policy.Someday, someone may do this and do it right. It's a great idea. But for now, no one has done it right. I felt that nearly $400 was a lot of money for this gadget and I expected it to work. It did not and does not.Save your money and save yourslef some grief.Buy anything else. A tin can and string is more reliable.
I've owned the SLIK compact XL tripod for 4 years. The PLUSES: it is versatile, compact (under 15 inches long), fairly lightweight (fits into my carry-on luggage) and stable for smaller cameras (point&shoot; digital cameras, and smaller SLRs with short (and lightweight) lens.). The NEGATIVES: it gets unstable ad may even topple over if you use it for larger SLRs with heavy lens (longer than 200mm or so), with the twist-type lock and 4 retractable leg joints per leg, it takes a long time to set up (the twist-lock is also less secure than the flip-lock).Overall, great for smaller cameras and to pack on trips, not good for larger cameras.Apr 2012: Update. I confirm all the parts of this tripod are aluminium (ie., absolutely rustproof). I brought this tripod on my friend's 10 ft boat, on a trip to Angel Island (in SF Bay). A hugh wave slammed into the boat as I got off the boat. I managed to grab my camera before the wave hit but not my Tokina 12-24mm lens and this tripod. As a result, they both got drenched in about a gallon of seawater. The lens was a write off, but nothing on this tripod rusted! After a rinse with freshwater to get rid of salt crystals it's been working as before. Now this is the only tripod I take with me when I go near saltwater.
This is a very interesting kettle of fish...I should also note upfront that I don't use wireless streaming (even though I have wireless-N) because I had planned ahead and run a gigabit cable to the wall behind the unit.In general, it does what it does pretty well, but there is a lot it doesn't do (and doesn't even try to do). As long as you know what to expect, it is a decent unit, but certainly not a perfect media player.For example, just straight-up playing videos over the LAN is fantastic. Quality of video and sound is excellent (assuming the video source is also good)However, trying to navigate through the video to points is frustrating or just bizarre....for example:- Chapters don't work. If you try to use the next/previous chapter buttons on your control you'll end up jumping to the next/previous media FILE not CHAPTER. Needless to say this is maddening.- You can skip to a percentage of the video by pressing the 1-9 buttons, which will jump you to that 10% of the file. e.g. pressing 7 will take you to 70% of the way through the movie.- FFW/RWD only go at double speed. Nothing more, nothing less, and when you press play again you often end up playing up to 10 seconds away from the point you pressed the button at.- PageUp/PageDn. Yup, when watching a video they jump you forward 30 seconds or backwards 15 seconds. Useful but peculiar.Audio is again good but the unit's slow interface can make this a bit of a chore. The sounds quality is fantastic (depending on your speakers of course, and also assuming a good quality of the ripped file)However, once again the system makes you jump through hoops or struggle to figure out how best to use it....for example:- Browsing to a ripped CD through the Album option gives the album tracks in a different order than when you browse to the album through the Artist option. One is in alphabetical order, the other is in the correct album order. Why on earth would you want album tracks in alphabetical order???- There doesn't appear to be a way to just play randomly/shuffle across your entire collection (or even a subset of it). Surely this wouldn't be hard to implement? I find this strangely lacking.Other observations:1) While waiting for my new HDMI cable I initially ran this over Component. Don't do it! The ratio on many of my video files was wrong and vertically stretched. Relatively speaking this was only out by an inch or so, but the result was that everything looked weird. As soon as I sent the output over HDMI it went back to normal.2) I use a master-switching power strip for most of my electronics. If you're unfamiliar with them, when one specific device is turned off, it powers off the other sockets on the strip to save energy. However when I ran the 520 on one of those switched sockets, it would routinely reset itself to factory defaults! I have no idea why this was happening, perhaps it was something with the way the power trigger interacted with the power on signal to the device from the remote, but I was minutes away from sending it back before I decided to try it on a 'real' power socket. I haven't had any issues since I did that, and it was resetting about once per day before.3) It does play some video formates not listed, but only to an extent. For example, I was VERY pleased to see it play VOB files which is a common format for just ripping DVDs. The only problem is that a DVD ripped to VOBs is actually stored in a number of 1GB VOB files. When it reaches the end of one VOB file, it stops and doesn't move on the the next file in the movie. Its not a big deal for me since I know this wasn't even supposed to be supported, but its sooooo close to working right that its just a little frustrating.4) There are a number of video or audio formats I would like to have seen (e.g. DivX, even ISO perhaps). I knew these weren't supported so they don't affect my score as such, I just mention it as part of my reasoning for why its 'not a perfect media player'.Overall, I like the unit, and I got it at an excellent price. I would not have paid more for it, but I would recommend it if someone can get it for about a hundred after rebates. I anticipate that this will be a short term thing for me (a year or two), before I get a newer generation one that has as more rounded set of features. Just be aware of the limitations and you'll be fine.Hopefully future firmware updates might fix some things, like the shuffle to the music or the album track listing order problem, but its been a while since a new one has been released so I get the feeling DLink are moving on to newer models and leaving this behind.
this is alright stuff, hardy and durable and all that, but I think maybe it lies about being 16 gauge? I used like 3 different wire strippers on it, and the 16 gauge setting peeled off a ton of copper along with the plastic. 14 worked better, but 13 seemed like it would be optimal if any of my strippers had that. who knows, I'm no electrician.
Great value. Works great in my HP dv6000 laptop. Would recommend this product to anyone looking for a great deal. Received as promised.
Hey all, My girlfriend bought this for me for christmas (at my request). Let me tell you something....this was a terrific present. Its cheap in price, well built, and does not skip. The only disadvantages I find is that it doesn't support multi-session discs, but thats no problem, the other thing is that there is no backlight when you use it. But you know what...it comes with a car kit, a power adapter, headphones...how can you beat it?? Dont listen to any other fallacies these people are trying to throw at you, its a great system and extremely enjoyable..The only thing most people complain about is the skipping/hissing. There is none of that...Use Nero to make the CD's...Nero is free so get it. If you are realy interested in this buy it!
I got these in the mail right on time, because I just bought a few more games and needed to backup. I have used 8 of them so far, and only one is a coaster (but it was my fault because I knocked over my tower), so don't count that one. Don't listen to the people saying that all they get is coasters. It's their fault, not the discs.
It is unfortunate that so many Palm devices were created with old-style serial connections instead of USB. But for those of us who need to connect these older handheld devices with newfangled PCs or Macs, Palm's PalmConnect USB Kit is a great solution.As mentioned elsewhere, you need to make certain that both Local USB and Local Serial are selected by clicking on your HotSync icon (for Windows users). Other than that, it's a snap to use.Also, you should note that there is no speed advantage gained through this adapted USB connection -- the Palm device itself is still limited to its somewhat slow-motion synchronization performance.
So far I have had two TIVO units lose modem function. The second time I was informed that the warranty on the replacement unit was only good for 30 days. I was also informed, the second time that the cause of the break was &quot;environmental&quot;, i.e., there was probably a surge in the telephone line that &quot;fried&quot; the delicate modem. I was informed that this was a common NYC problem. Apparently Phillips is selling a faulty product and refuses to back it up.Bottom line: Phillips warranty stinks. Phillips and TIVO subscribe to the dictum &quot;caveat emptor&quot;. I hear that Microsoft is coming out with a competitive product. If the unit breaks again I'm finshed with Phillips and TIVO.
I am a bit of a sound snob. I know good speakers and these are not excellent. However, I purchased these to mount outside permanently and not worry about them. For the price, they are awesome. Who wants to pay a bunch of money for a set of speakers that are going to sit outside? If these mess up after a year of weather, loud parties, and abuse...eh... I'll just buy another set.Don't get me wrong though, for outside waterproof speakers they sound ok. Bass is lacking but they only handle down to 100hz so thats to be expected. They are pretty clear but can have a somewhat shallow and twanging sound. However, they are fairly lightweight (good for mounting on the side of house or under the eaves) and the mounting versatility is also pretty good.I would recommend them if you want some cheap but not cheap sounding outdoor speakers.
Easy installation for me on XP. I only used one of the ports, but it worked fine to hook up some older hardware.
This is one of those things where either it works or it doesn't. It works. Cheaper than other options too.
I use it for my smartphone when I go out running. It protects it well. Just what I was looking for. I do not want something on my arm as that would be annoying to me. Around my waist I don't even think about it being there. The belt was just long enough. I wear pants size 34 waist so if you wear a size larger than that you may want to order the belt extension with it.
Perfect for mixing during a live performance.Adjustable for listening from one ear at a time.Crisp, Clean, and Deep sound.Extremely pleased given the low cost...
had problems with other mounts not staying place. This one works great. right length, bendable yet strong, and, most importantly, provides good suction on the windshield.
a GOOD EASY TRANSACTION item came on time and as describedmany thanks
An easy, reliable means to add Ethernet ports to the typical 4-port router/hub. Who ever thought 4 ports would be enough? A whole lot easier than daisy-chaining routers!
When I first saw this speaker, I didn't think it could provide such a clear sound since it's so small. The base sucks but that's expected. It's the mids and highs that shine. I have these hooked up to my ALPINE CDE-136BT with no amp and this thing gets LOUD. I can't wait till I get my amp to give them more juice. They are asking for it. SOUNDS CRISTAL CLEAR WITH NO AMP IS PRETTY IMPRESSIVE AT OVER MID VOLUME.
As always I seem to not have the negative experiences other people do with these filters. It is what it is a CPL filter. Works fine, smooth and threaded perfect to my Nikon 18-105mm.
What can i say, another great piece of kit, from sony. I have purchased other minidisc players, but i have only found sony to be the best out of the lot. The MZR-90 has some exllent features on it. For example LCD on both the unit and the remote control, this means that you dont have to fish the unit from your pocket to look at the name of the track, or to change it. The unit also has better bass on it than other minidisc players i have bought, thanks to sony. I'd say if you were looking to buy one, this is the best one to get, you won't find a beter one!!!!!!
I started a weight management program that requires me to prepare small portions so the little griddle was purchased. It has eased the burden of frequent preparation of pancakes, shrimp, chicken tenders, etc. Once used, it is cleaned by simply wiping with a paper towel. It is left on the countertop for easy access, heats very quickly and the nonstick surface prevents burning. I highly recommend the little griddle.
The instructions for this product explain that if you haven't established a network connection between the wall outlet units after plugging both of them in, "try pulling [one of them] out of the outlet and plugging it right back in." This is good advice, because you'll be crawling under your desk to do this 2-5 times every time your computer wakes up from sleep or reboots to reestablish your "always on" broadband connection. I'm sure some people might be lucky enough to have success with this device, but that's of little consolation to me. $100 or thereabouts is too much to spend on a product that "sort of" works. I'm sending it back.
there are directions included in the package and are simple to follow. it was a good value for the price.
AS AN ENGINEER I FIT AROUND 4/8 JBL SYSTEMS PER WEEK AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY RETURNS EXCEPT FOR THE REMOTE CONTROLL WHICH WONT STAND UP TO KIDS ETC HIGHLY RECOMENDED FOR QUALITY SOUND .
I have a whole lotta issues with this printer. Mine has a mind of its own and only works when it wants to work. Occasionally it will try to hit me with, black ink low - even though its brand new. I'd take it out, shake it, put it back in, then it tells me my color ink is low, even though I just changed both cartridges that week.It also gets violent at times. The cradle wit the cartridge heads will fly back and fourth very violently smashing into each side over and over again until I unplug the thing... like it is now.I'll plug it back in to see what happens, but I think the time is right to get a new printer.
Gave this to my mom, for her birthday, and she absolutely loved it. I am thinking about getting one for myself. I have tried other brands of digital picture frames, but this far and away the best. The quality is images are outstanding. I do not use the the internal memory, there is not enough. The unit will take all kinds of memory cards, and i used a SD card. The pictures will cycle through, using a few different transitions. Nothing great, but moves the pictures along. The unit can be placed on a table or on the wall. The battery is rechargable, so when placing in a wall, you will not need the power cord. The setup is not the easiest but no the hardest either. The hardest part is setting up the memory card in the proper format for the unit to use it. But once setup, it was easy to use. All in a all, a great present, outstanding picture quality, probably the best on the market. I would have given 5 stars if the setup was a bit easier.
These cartridges always produce great quality prints. Do not try refilled cartridges or generic brands. Many HP printers won't accept them.
Out of several TV adapters for my PC running Vista Home O/S that I have tried this is the easiest adapter to install (USB) and use. The hardware works well with my satellite feed and pretty good as a stand-alone tuner from nearby stations. The antenna is a bit small and won't pull all local stations clearly in HD and would benefit from a roof-top connection. The software/hardware allows you to record directly in *mpg format and the ability to edit and burn it to DVD using a video editing program like Ulead Video Studio. The software is not as flexible to use as others I have tried but all-in-all it is a great TV accessory for your computer at a reasonable price.
I dropped my gps in a talas field and it survived bouncing off rocks and rolling down pretty far. I don't worry about it being damaged at all. It looks really cool too. The only thing that I don't like about this is the way the case closes. there's no way to cut the strings on this case cause you need them to help lock it closed. I would rather just use the belt clip in most cases but Now I have a footlong cord hanging from the unit.
The battery did not have a charge when it arrived. I should have attempted to send it back then. It periodically loses its charge and causes the computer to shut down. The replace battery light comes on from time to time. Clearly it was not a new unit or it is defective.
If anyone is thinking of purchasing a good binocular for eveyday use thisone will fill the need. the lense is very clear compared to another set I own. It is light and compact and if you are going to have one in the car or carrying with you on vacation to use for the unexpected event this one will be perfect. One other point to mention is the zoom, although 8-10 is the range most people will use the extra range is a bonus for the long distant view. ps it's better to have a set of binoculars that are light and compact, that is not a burden to carry than, a very expensive heavy set that will stay home most of the time i've learned that lesson.
I needed to set up a router for my home entertainment system to accommodated my DirecTV HD DVR, PS3 and blu-ray player. However, it was not convenient to run wires from my home office to the living room, and a wireless bridge would provide a strong or reliable enough connection for online gaming.I purchased this extender kit and set up a router in my living room, and it has worked great. It is a wireless router and I use it for internet browsing on my laptop while downstairs, and I do not notice any speed loss compared to the when that router was connected directly to my cable modem. All of my HD devices work perfectly as well.I consider myself to be pretty tech savvy, but I believe set-up would be extremely easy for even the novice user. Unless you want to you the encryption features, there is actually no real set-up required aside from plugging in the cables. I have a pretty complicated set up with three wireless routers (one main router and two configured to be access points), and it was as simple as that.
I bought this but although this claims to be 1000mAH, so far, it doesnot even last as long as the original 750mAh, also after a few weeks, even I left in the original charger, it wont last longer than 1 hour when I use my camera, avoid this item!
Can anyone tell me why this player when connected to a LG LCD TV screen via HDM Profigold cable makes white flashes ?What can I do for it to stop doing it?Thanks
iPod mini was the hottest gadget last year & the best mp3 player around. Looks like this will be true even in 2005. There is absolutely no competition for the iPod's, no other player is even half as good as iPod.Pro's,1. Very good audio quality. Support for normal mp3's (unlike Sony).2. Small size (smaller than most cell phones like much-talked-about-Motorola-Razr)3. Extremely well desgined (let's hope Apple makes a cell phone and PDA in near future)4. Very intuitive interface (award winning touch wheel and minimal buttons)5. 6GB hard drive (enough space for about 1200 mp3 songs)6. Available in many colors (hopefully Apple will come up with Nokia style faceplates for future Mini's)7. iTunes is one of the best music software around (rate songs, keep playcount, easy-sync with the iPod)8. Excellent screen for such small size9. Recharges from a standard USB port with the same cable as used for the upload of songs. No need to carry around a charger now.10. Tons of innovative accessories in the market (from Bose speakers to colorful socks!)11. Good battery life, about 10-14 hrs depneding on how much you surf around on it. ofcourse we all want more and there is no end to that demand :)12. Everything about the iPod Mini is designed to perfection (no other company has put this much time & effort into their mp3 players even in 4 yrs since iPod hit the streets)Con's,1. The battery is internal with no easy replacement chances2. Colors on the new Mini, except Silver, IMHO, are all gaudy. Last generation of Mini's had much pleasing colors. Check out for yourself at a local store before buying.3. Gold version has been dropped now, its become a collector's item? Instead of adding more colors they have dropped one!4. Doesn't come with a wall charger any more and takes longer to charge from USB port. You always need to be around a computer or pay extra for the charger.Its simply fabulous and I am running out of superlatives to describe it. Thanks Apple for the new iPod Mini!
I've really enjoyed this personal headphone stereo/cassette player. Although it is about the same size as other cassette players, it is definitely more convienent. It has a strap that won't allow the radio to fall off when you're working out &amp; a special lock so the cassette is unable to jump around.You can attach the strap to the bars of treadmills, stairclimbers, your arms, whatever and it will not fall off. If you're one of those exercisers who just cannot workout without that special cassette tape...then this is the perfect headphone cassette player for you.The sound quality is also great. Like many stereo's there's an extra bass button but these little headphones have a big sound.
This is my third Canon DSLR camera. I own a Canon Digital EOS Rebel 6.3 MP (which I can't use in AF mode, but otherwise works great). I also own an XT (which my daughter now uses) and the XTi. With each new generation of DSLR cameras Canon makes subtle (and not so subtle) improvements. The end result is that each new camera line is subtantially better than the one it follows. The changes from the XT to the XTi are not great; if you already own an XT you may wish to skip the XTi and move to the next generation of Canon's prosumer DSLR. But if you want a second DSLR body and want to save some bucks over the XS and XSi, then get a TXi, you will be happy. For me, what makes the XT series better than the XS series is the use of CF memory cards in the XT series. The XS series uses SD/SDHC memory cards which are a lot smaller. The smaller card is nice because it helps save weight, but personally I prefer the larger cards (they are harder to lose). The XTi DSLR is a great camera and coupled with the Canon 28-105mm USM standard telephoto lens you will have a fomridable combination of glass and body - you can't go wrong here.
First off I had to edit my original review but I cant change the "rating" but if I could I would rate this a 4 out of 5. With that said please see the updated review.Pictures:I purchased this item as a Christmas gift and while it was a very good price for a 7" picture frame. I was skeptical of how the quality would be on this frame with such an inexspensive cost. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with how it turned out. I used a SD card and copied some old pictures that I took on 3MP camera but I took the pics on a low quality. Those pics came out with great color, brightness, and clarity, so just imagine if you view pictures that were taken on a higher quality setting they would look fantastic!!!MP3 Player:The quality of the music from the speaker in back of the frame was very loud and clear, I was shocked at how loud it was. The only negative about the MP3 player is that you cant play music and view picutres at the same time.Summary:In summary this is a "no brainer" if you want to have a tool that you can look at those past memories of vacations, weddings, birthdays, holidays, and watching your children growing up over the years, then this is the frame for you. Sure there are other frames out there with better quality but you're going to pay $50-$100 more for such minimal improvements. Once you view your pictures for the first time in the frame it will not matter that there are other frames on the market. This is an excellent buy. I hope this review helped you if you were on the fence or just curious.
I bought this extra drive because I'm a writer and needed something more reliable than disks to store my manuscripts. It's exactly as advertised - whole extra drive for your computer, and PERFECT for transferring files from PC to PC. Light and compact, it fits in your pocket for business presentations and trips. The only "flaw" was the installation, but perhaps they didn't give me complete directions. The directions are geared towards newer systems, and I have an old laptop with Windows 98. The directions said downloads were available from their website, though, and I found it right on the homepage. Downloaded the software, followed the installation instructions, rebooted, and there it was! GREAT value for the money and perfect for large files, especially pictures since they take up so much room. Highly recommend
When you are looking for a cleaning cassette for your camera, I have found it is best to use one that is made by a reputable company. I almost bought a "off-brand" cleaner (or at least a brand I had never heard of) at a store that sounds like "Video Hack". Luckily there was an opened item and upon examining it, I saw it consisted of a "feathery" brush in a DVC housing. The JVC MiniDV Head Cleaner was for sale at the big yellow and blue electronics store for $34.99. This is too much to pay for a simple cleaning cassette. I purchased one on Amazon and it worked perfectly. This review will be similar (if not identical) to the other MiniDV Head Cleaner because I purchsed one for each MiniDV camera I have. They both worked as advertised and I will buy one again.
The paper was described as "white" and the photo was white, but the one I received was off-white, not even close to looking like the photo. When I contacted the seller, they were going to allow me to return, but would not refund shipping. I do not think that was fair considering they either sent me the wrong item, or didn't describe it correctly. The $5 refund they offered does not change the color of the paper that I need for my business.I am very unhappy with my purchase, and I will never purchase from Adorama Camera again. I would suggest confirming the color before you purchase any backdrop paper from them.
Here's the deal I have my xbox on the first floor but the cable modem and my netgear WNR834B wireless router are upstairs in the office. The netgear was fine upstairs albeit it was still slow downloading. Downstairs the signal was spotty at best. Based on the amazon reviews I picked up the dlink and I was impressed the first time I was trying to pair the xbox with the dlink router. I got 4 bars where before I only had 1 before. Netflix streaming was so much faster. Hands down great router if you need signal coverage throughout your house. I wont even get into the settings and features as this router pretty much has every setting you could imagine. Highly recommend the dlink
Mouse has worked with same battery for over a year. No issues with device and would buy another if needed.
I thought I could just plain talk into the device, but, it did not record what I said when I said it. I even tried to talk loud into it and it still did not work, so I returned the item for a full refund.
This lens seems to be built well and of good quality. I wanted it for shooting high school football. I have rented a Canon 70-200 L IS f2.8, but wanted to buy my own lens. I liked the idea of a 300mm with zoom feature. I read this lens has difficulty focusing in low light. I'm confirming that. I lost many shot due to subject being out of focus. Under fast moving sports in moderate light (nigh games with average lighting) this lens struggles. I have returned it and will buy the Canon I used in the past.However, if you are not photographing sports in low light, then this is likely an excellent lens. I did not notice the "flaky" paint described in reviews, however I am extrememely careful with my gear.This lens is heavy (nearly double the Canon) so the extra 100mm comes at a weight expense. However I was using a monopod so no big deal, but if you don't use a monopod this would be significant information to know.I wished it would have worked better, had my hopes up. So this is likely a great lens for the money, so long as lighting is good.I used the lens on a Canon 5D Mark II.PS: I assume the focus was related to lighting, however I did not use the lens during the day, so I can't be certain. But I did have shots in focus so I attribute the out of focus to light conditions.
I've purchased this item, and I must say that this is one of the best mp3 players (of its genre) i've ever tried.The controls are easy-to-use, the sound is great and, what a beautiful design! It has nothing to envy to any Mac product because of the design. Also, the recorder is a good plus (35+ hours) In one word, excellent
We purchased this TV because the picture quality was better than the Sony Wega. It also fits perfectly in our entertainment center where the JVC or the Sony have those large speakers on the side that make it impossible for it to fit into any center that is equiped to hold a 32" TV.
Works very well. No problems at all. Easily recognizes all of my equipment. File transfers are fast.
The side panel came damaged with many of the plastic rivets broken, had to use rivets from old side panel. Fan is not powerful, I saw no decrease in temperature. I have found some higher output fans through a diffrent vendor which I may purchase. With this being a thermaltake product, I was very disappointed as normally thermaltake puts out a very good product. If you are looking for more cooling, you may want to purchase a fan and adapt it to your existing side paneland save yourself the cost of this panel-
This and any other Brother printer I have come across is junk. You can not print black if you are out of another color and there are 4 colors, and it also won't even try to print. Has malfunctions all of the time when trying to copy or print. When I get a new printer I am going to beat this one with a hammer. I will never buy another brother product in my life and I will be sure to tell anyone I can not too.
My Belkin worked well for a number of years. No complaints. It did what it was supposed to do. . .until it didn't. I put my infant to sleep last night and smelled something odd in his room. I quietly looked around (as to not wake him) to discover smoke pouring out of the plug. Belkin's response? "Sorry, its not under warranty." Needless to say, use at your own risk!
I've had one for about 6 months. It is very small and at first I was concerned if it would hold up. The little thing has been chewed on by a puppy (okay - a baby Dachshund), is attached to my keyring and goes everywhere. I'm sure it can be damaged if you aren't careful, but it is fairly tough. The biggest risk is losing it because it is so small.
Canon is always the best, I recommend everything from Canon, it's little expensive but you pay for quality.
I originally purchased the Samsung HL-S5687W but was not happy with the picture. Standard Def broadcasts were very unappealing and the high-def pictures tended to be blurred when there was much action going on.I couldn't be more happy with the Mitsubishi. Even standard def programs are improved. 720p looks amazing on this TV. I can't recall seeing a better picture on any Plasma, LCD or DLP TV. I can't wait to get my HD DVD player and experience 1080p on this TV.
Wish I knew how to attach this lens. I am a novice, only ever owned just simple point and shoots can anyone help so I can use lens?
yes, I proudly own it and would not trade it for anything else in the world. trust me, go buy it now and u will never regret it, its worth every penny.
These are well organized. Easy to use. Stores in very little space. Only drawback is unable to tell what is what without taking them all out and flipping through.
I bought this LCD screen about a year ago and use to clean the screen on an iMac and 17" MacBook Pro. In addition I also use to clean lenses for cameras. A few sprays does the job for both computers and a single spray for my cameras. The product lives up to its claims and then some, leaving screens clean of fingerprints and smudges and my lenses crystal clear. I'm finicky about screens and lenses and use the product on the average 2 or more times a week on the computers and every time I change lenses on a camera. Best of all of the 6.7 ounces that came in the bottle I guesstimate there to be 5 ounces left. each spray delivers a very small amount and that's all that is needed.
Works perfect. What else do you need to know. I live in a forest and this allowed me to place the antenna in any window in the house to find reception and as a bonus, there are no wires (except to an outlet). Clean and functional.
I cannot tell you how many times I have had to use this "pen", but it is structurally well made, works perfectly and I literally carry it everywhere my camera goes.The only problem I had with it, is that its so nice that my friends all try to steal it!! This item would be a great product to be able to put your business name on the side of it and give it to your photo friends.
i own the mz-r900(yes there's such kind of model)and i would like to write a few comments about sony usa: 1.if sony launched the new walkman trade mark,why don't they replace the &quot;old&quot; models which has the old trademark? 2.the mz-r 900 has mdlp(mini disc long play)why don't sony distribute the new md models which have already been launched in: united kingdom,japan,and other european countries. 3.the price of this player is high,if you'll search in other internet shopping sites you'll find it there chipper. 4.it is not the &quot;world's smallest md recorder&quot; yeah really AS OF 99!panasonic now has the smallest md recorder(which is not distributed in the us(as of 2000) 5.there's now a new technology called &quot;dot play&quot; which is a tiny disc that can handle 3 hours of music(in mp3). 6.it is recommended if you purchase a md recorder to come with a computer usb link or else it'll be a bit annoying to record mp3's. 7.since you live in the us,this is the best md recorder imported by official sony industries in the us. 8.no it's not! you can purchase the mz-r900 model on the internet.(search for yourself) have a nice day!
I just received my Belkin surge protector and I can say that so far, the lights are working and I have power; obviously won't know exactly how it works until I need it! Just a note, however, for those of us (me included)who think that nifty switch portrayed on one side of the unit could be used to save electricity and shut down the power.............well, that switch doesn't exist. Ignore the picture of an off/on switch because mine apparently fell off in shipping as I suspect yours will too. I don't know who posted the picture, but that switch does NOT come on this unit.
As noted on several websites (with which I have no affiliation), SanDisk SD/MMC cards work slower than SimpleTech or Lexar when plugged into Palm Devices. This is especially true of writes on my Palm Tunsten T.Note that if you remove a SanDisk from a Palm and modify its contents thru an external SD &quot;reader&quot;, you will see read/write performance that is similar to its competition.The problem appears to be unique to Palm devices, if you aren't using this for a Palm device, I am not aware of a reason to avoid this product.
Cheap, nice item. I had purchased one before and it was recommend to my sister and she love the webcam with the built in microphone.
Our 5th LaCie drive (d2 Extreme) and they are all still going strong. The triple interface means you can plug and play almost anywhere. Solid build and decent speed for most applications and they supply all the interface cables you might need. (unlike certain printer manufacturers...)
Plenty of outlets. Quality build & cable. Voltage meter on front. Simple interface. I consider these superior to Furman & would buy another.
I just bought the Panasonic PV-D4742 DVD/VCR combo and it's great. Easy set-up and mint DVD viewing. Keep in mind that they all (this one plus others) only come with one (3') video cable.Anyway set-up way very easy and it comes with universal remote
First, I purchased my 276c in September of 04 which means I've been using about 3 months. It was purchased to replace my Garmin GPSIII that I had used for around 6 years. The GPSIII still works great but has no detail maps available and no turn by turn directions, but for basic Lat/Long it still works perfect.I compared the 276C to the Garmin Quest, Magellan RoadMate 700, and the Garmin Street Pilot Series.I wanted it to be portable. Meaning I could use it in the car, boat, or walking/hiking. Basically I wanted to be able to use it just about anywhere, just like I used my GPSIII. This quickly narrowed my search down to the 276C and the quest. The others mentioned above are strictly automotive GPS units. Besides size, I couldn't find anything the quest had over the 276C. The 276C certainly is bigger but I liked the additional Screen Real-estate.The 276C purchased with the automotive adapter does everything I want and it does it well. However, I have 3 complaints that keep it from getting a perfect score in my book.These are not really in any particular order of importance.#1 Proprietary Memory Stick that Only go up to 256MBThis Memory Stick holds all of the map data that helps you find addresses and specific sites. The one that comes with the automotive kit is only 128MB. You can't just go get another one of these anywhere because it is a proprietary design. The 128MB one I have had enough storage to download all the map data between Austin, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada. We drove to Vegas from Austin in November and the 276C worked great. I wish it wasn't a proprietary design or I wish they at least offered a larger model that would hold the entire US.#2 Cheap, Cheap, Cheap Car adapter. I read this on another review site before I bought mine. And they were right. The threading that holds the fuse in place is plastic. Pulling the unit out of the car power plug puts stress on the threads. Mine broke last week but was quickly replaced by an authorized Garmin dealer. This is another item you can't just buy anywhere because the car adapter has the built in speaker. I don't expect the new adapter to last long either. I move mine between cars several times a week.#3 File this one under being very picky.If the address of your destination is on a one way street the 276C will try to route you around the block so that you can come back down the one way street. This is fine except when the location is really on the corner of a one way street with an entrance on the side street. The unit will literally route you right past the side entrance to the next street that will allow you to go up a few blocks so that you can come right back down to the location on the one way street. I don't know if the automotive only GPS units would handle this situation any better.That's it.We drove over 3000 miles on our trip in November and used the 276C extensively the whole way.Regards,Alan
I needed an external device to store my data, so I chose the Iomega Zip Drive. I am glad that I did, because it has been a joy to use. I didn't need support since it was a plug-and-play type. The service was outstandingly good.Iomega Zip 250 MB USB External Drive (PC/Mac)
I used the whole spindle of 50 and I am back for more. These dvd-r dics performed perfectly without a single bad burn! I have never used a whole spindle of discs without at least one bad disc(often times there were many bad discs with other more expensive brands). So I give this product my full endorsement, for whatever it is worth. I hope this wasn't a fluke but we will see as I am placing another order.Order this spindle and you will be getting a great value.
One thing for sure this camera does everything they say it willand more. The only problem I have with it. Is that is bulky and a little awkward and sometimes the polaroid feature will not ejecta photo. For a buisness camera its nice for a family camera it needs a little work one other draw back if you use the polaroid feature alot make sure you have lots of batteries because it is very hard on them. Rechargable one's are the only way to go. It also will take upto 20seconds of video, the digital pic's are very clear and print out on a good photo printer as good as any film camera. J gillespie
Please don't throw away your money. Camara fits, but you will soon be replacing this with a larger case.
The manual focus makes this lens *slightly* more difficult to use for amateurs, but besides from that, it is a must have for every camera bag!
This review should really be 4.7 stars. The only 'flaws' I have found are the absence of manual focusing (if you need that, get the Panasonic FZ20) and spot focus being potentially aimed outside of the little focus box (test where yours is).I knew about the lack of manual focus going in, and weighed against the larger (3/4 inch wider, 1/2 inch taller, and 1 inch deeper), more expensive 20 oz. FZ20, the smaller 11 oz. FZ5 wins easily. I already own the FZ10 which is very similar to its replacement the FZ20, and its sheer size and weight prevented carrying it regularly. Its bulk is the reason I replaced it.I'm not certain yet if my spot focus is aimed correctly, but others have had problems, and a few of my pictures have been out of focus. Many of those seem due to hand shake with a slow shutter speed. When zoomed even image stabilization/antishake technology won't compensate for slow shutter speeds - use the flash or a higher ISO.You have the flexibility to do that because other than manual focus, you have endless options. At least 4 ISOs, shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual mode, and a variety of pre-programmed shot settings if you don't want to mess with the details. Fireworks, party, night landscape, night protrait, sports, macro and on, it's all there. The exposure system is the most accurate I've seen in not over-exposing and losing white tones and highlights. The white balance is actually accurate enough that you may need to adjust it, although 'auto' does pretty well. Focusing can be whole screen, spot, high-speed spot, etc. It also has two image stabilization modes, one that gives you the greatest accuracy stabilizing, another that makes focusing easier.An often ignored consideration in picking a camera is whether it has a focus assist light. Inside, especially at night under incandescent light, many cameras may have trouble getting enough light to focus correctly. You won't notice this in a well-lit store or outside, but when you need a picture of a birthday party or other event, half your shots will be out of focus. This has the light. I believe only Canons also have this feature consistently.If you've made it to this camera, you are probably already aware of the benefits of an extended zoom. It's wonderful to be in total control and able to get as close as you want to your subject. Since I'm unable to hand-hold even at 6x zoom, image stabilization is vital in an ultrazoom model.There are cameras available with more megapixels. While more pixels may give you the ability to capture more detail, that must be weighed against the file sizes created by more megapixels. You'd need extra or larger memory cards to hold those files, or compress them and lose resolution in order to fit in a smaller size. If you're only printing 4x6s or even 5x7s, it's too small to see that detail. Most web images are less than 1 MP, and a standard 1024x768 screen is also less than 1MP. If you are sending images by email, larger images and files only making it harder to send those to people with dial-up. Don't buy a camera on megapixels alone - it may be more trouble than it's worth.Other than the FZ20, only the Konica Minolta Dimage Z5 is comparable to this model. The Dimage is heavier and larger, making the Panasonic the best option for me so that I carry it as often as possible and get the most from my investment. Other than hard-core photography afficionados who need the manual focus (or a hot shoe which this also lacks), I doubt anyone would be disappointed.
This camera is remarkable! It has tons of shooting options- I love the one for kids & pets which lets you shoot them even when they're in motion. There were no blurry pics and when I printed all my pics- they were crystal clear and the colors so vibrant.The camera is a good size-fits comfortably in your hand but not too small like some of the cameras out there. The flash charging time between pics is pretty fast, a few seconds in between. The LCD screen is more than enough-you don't need any bigger than it.A great camera for its price. I recommend buying a larger memory card though- the one included w/ the camera only hold about 16 pics.
I bought this iPod to replace my 20GB 4th generation iPod. I was so amazed when it arrived and was actually slightly smaller despite the 8x larger capacity! I love the new menu designs and cover flow. This is my first ipod with video capability and I love the way movies and music videos look on it.My one complaint is that Apple has disabled the ability to turn on TV out to play iPod videos on a TV. And I didn't find this out until AFTER I had bought a cord specifically for this purpose.
We bought one for my son a year ago and liked it so much that we picked up another for ourselves. Nice pictures can be taken without needing a rocket science degree. Has held up very well.
For the money they are a good value I have them and a smaller pair hooked up to my 200 watt radio and they sound ok would not push to much power to them though I would use this seller again
I also had reservations about ordering a "big" TV on-line, but had no problems (yet) with Amazon or the White Glove service. Took about 12 days for the TV to arrive at my doorstep and the movers placed the TV in the room of my choosing. They also unpacked the box so I could inspect the TV for any potential damage. TV works great. Not a big fan or adjusting the aspect ratio every time I change a channel and sometimes the picture doesn't fit on the screen but other than that I'm very happy with my TV. My only $.02, it was not clear that the number you submit on your order form is the number that the moving service will use to schedule an appointment to deliver your TV.
The Philips PHDTV1 Silver Sensor UHF antenna was delivered to my home last night (8/18/2008).I connect it to my Zenith DTT900 converter ( I bought it using a [...]$ coupon: https://www.dtv2009.gov/ )then to my old analog TV. I was so happy. It captured all digital TV stations from 2 to 62. The pictures were clear, crisp and 100% free of snow. I live at zip code 92656 and the broadcast stations are in Los Angeles, 47 miles away. The little antenna did a great job of pulling the signal out of the air.
This isn't too bad of an item. I'm not a fan of fm transmitters but this is probably one of the better ones out there
I have read so many reviews and everyone has the same problem I have. THE SOFTWARE DOES NOT RENDER PAST 10 MINUTES. There must be thousands of people who have been scammed into buying this software and a couple of upgrades. Isn't anyone a lawyer who is willing to start a class action law suit! I have over 80 hours into a vacation DVD that is useless. My only regret (besides buying it) is my DVD burning test was less than 10 minutes to make sure it worked. The "S" on my chest is for Sucker!
I bought this since it was cheap and I figured I could save a few bucks over linksys or netgear, but that is about as good as it gets with this. It is incompatible with Airport Extreme cards in older macs. The range is about 5 ft max with this and it frequently drops your connection every 20 minuets. Also I tested this with my iBook g4 and my iPhone and neither worked. I would not buy this due to all of the low ratings and get a linksys as I have an old wireless b from linksys that has been on 24/7/365 for about 4 years now!
Sadly my old Vista Cx died again due to a malfunctioning power button. Like the first unit, which exited service after only about two weeks of use, the warranty replacement died about two years later the same death. Cannot turn it on reliably anymore, it takes about 20 tries to get it running. Failed attempts result in a software crash, making it necessary to remove the batteries and start anew....Anyway, this review is about the new high sensitivity model HCx. I elected to buy a vista again since there still does not seem to be any serious game in town when it comes to outdoors GPS units. As promised, the HCx indeed has a much higher sensitivity and works even in some basements. No more last signal in the woods etc. This part of the device works great and I was very happy to have upgraded. However, it is upsetting that Garmin did not bother to fix some of the severe shortcomings of the old Cx model like the Atari-stone age like limit on the number of tracks (20!!!) and waypoints one can have in there, despite the option to put SD cards of up to 4 Gb in there. Ridiculous!Furthermore, the unit shows the same strange SD-card "turning-the-device-off" problem like I encountered on the old Cx: The device works fine with SD cards as long as one NEVER connects the thing to a computer as "USB storage" device (i.e. as hard drive). Putting in a fresh card into the Garmin and then loading maps from Mapsource without using the "USB storage" feature seems NOT to cause this problem. However, as soon as one connects the device as USB storage unit to a computer (for example to copy the daily track-log to your hard drive to use it in Google Earth) the SD card gets somehow altered (i.e. the computer seems to write something on the card, even if one only copies items from SD to computer). This has the consequence that the Garmin henceforth cannot be turned off anymore properly as long as this card is inserted in the SD slot: After shut down a continuous beep is emitted, which can only be killed by removing the batteries. If the 'tainted' SD card is removed before STARTING the Garmin the effect goes away.I was not able to find a way so far to restore such 'tainted' SD cards, i.e. various attempts to reformat such cards failed so far. This has probably to do with the fact that to format a card it needs to be connected to the computer as USB storage device, i.e. it gets immediately 'tainted' again once the formatting process is over, before it can be removed. The consequence is to either dump the card in the trash after each download of data and load the maps to a new one using direct copy from Mapsource, or to accept the fact that turning off the device in future means to remove the back panel and take out one of the batteries.That Garmin apparently does not bother to fix such issues after several years has in my opinion to do with their quasi-monopoly in this market segment. Their disregard for their customers is apparent in all of their interactions with customers starting with the abysmal customer service extended over the phone to the greedy non-transferability of maps between devices, and extremely expensive map upgrades.Bottom line: Great GPS sensitivity in a 1980's Atari style package (did I mention the included laughable Mapsource software, which works about as well as 1980s style DOS software?). You could really do better Garmin! Can't wait to get my first GPS enabled iPod touch!
One thing that is very important baout caring a notebook around is to know that it is safe. This backpack not only holds my 17" notebook saftly but it also looks like an every day backpack so it is less likely to get stolen. The backpack is also very comfortible on my back. I also like the fact that it holds all my school stuff and computer games in it and still has room to spair. Trust me this backpack is well worth getting.
My new TV finally arrived and I am very pleased with it. I picked this one based primarily on all of the reviews I could find online, the vast majority of which were very positive (cNet has lots of reviews as well). Also, I have two friends who are cable guys and they see all kinds of TVs, all day every day, and both of them bought this exact set for themselves.My cable provider does not offer many High Def stations yet so the image quality of Standard Def video was the primary criterion for me. Most reviews were very positive in this regard but there were some that were the exact opposite. My first impression had me rather worried. I have since come to believe that poor quality Standard Def video is just a matter of garbage in = garbage out. I began to suspect this when I noticed that some stations looked much better than others. In fact, some shows and commercials on any given station looked much better than those which preceded or followed them. I became convinced as I watched a cable news show where the host and two contributors were each on different cameras being displayed at the same time. The video of the host looked OK, the video of one contributor was poor, and the video of the other contributor looked great. The video quality of the various individuals remained consistent when they were occasionally displayed individually on the entire screen. The set certainly has the ability of displaying fantastic Standard Def video. I expect that I just never noticed the variability of video quality on lesser TVs.The quality of the Hi Def Video is breath taking.Set-up was simple and I have not even bothered yet to read the manual. Of course the display can be adjusted in many ways, but it looks good to me with the factory presets and I do not intend to adjust the display anytime soon. Flipping through the on screen menu, I stumbled across the altitude setting which was a nice surprise since I live at 10,000 ft. above sea level.I was a little disappointed with the delivery situation. I thought I had ordered the TV in time to have it by opening day kick-off. Instead it arrived just in time for the third weekend of the football season, and I was told that it could easily have been another week beyond that. I blame the shipper (Eagle USA) for this, not Amazon. I say this because I could track the package enough to know that Amazon had the TV picked up right away. But then Eagle USA kept it sitting in Dallas for almost 2 weeks, and then in Denver for another week, before finally calling me to arrange for delivery. I believe that if I had not called and emailed Amazon to complain about the delay, it would have taken longer. Eagle USA told Amazon that they had tried to call me sooner but I know that this is not true for two reasons: 1) I had called Eagle USA the same day they told Amazon this and Eagle USA told me that they had no intention of calling me until a day or so prior to delivery, and 2) my livelihood depends on people being able to reach me at all times and I have a very good message and caller ID tracking system in place.All in all, a great set at a great price, I just wish I had ordered and started pushing the issue sooner.
I bought this laptop back in March 2007; let's just say, whoever decided to load Vista on these things with 512 MB of RAM ought to be taken back to the woodshed! After a few modifications (dump Vista for XP, then later Windows 7; max out the board with 2GB of RAM; replace the 80GB, 5400 RPM hard with 250GB, 7200 RPM one; replacing the battery with a long-life battery--10 hours versus 2 on a charge), it runs pretty decent. Windows 7 Home Premium is very capable of running on this machine; I actually dual-boot between it and Ubuntu Linux, which both scream compared to Vista. 5 years after my purchase, it's still more than capable for the average user, and then some. There are a few minor inconveniences, like no expansion slots, the DVD drive only being capable of CD-RW burning and not being able to upgrade the processor, but hey, you get what you pay for. Being a comm guy and software developer (with coding and some configuration experimentation done on this machine), I've been rather happy with it.
If you have a space for this little hub behind your devices, you'll be fine. I'm not sure if the cord holder is supposed to be able to hold this device in place in the air, but it doesn't, so don't count on it doing so.I had trouble getting some of my devices to be seen when I had this hooked up to an XP box, but I had no trouble on a Vista Ultimate machine.I've had this device for about six months now and it's functioning as intended. I use all four ports and I have no issues with it at this point.
This product works great on my PCs with XP and Win Vista but as soon as I upgraded to Win 7 64 bit it became a doorstop. No support as of yet for Win7 64 from Linksys...If your looking for any other OS, this is a great card but if you plan on Win 7 look elsewhere. Real Shame.Update: Just wanted to update everyone that I have spoken with Linksys support and they told me that their not sure Win 7 drivers will ever be created for this product. Shame because I just purchased it about a month ago. Linksys used to be so good about supporting their products. :(
I purchased this fan to sit on my desktop and circulate air behind my monitor and around my tower, after moving my tower to the desktop, from the floor. Now the whole area feels cool and comfortable, where it used to be hot from all the electronics. This fan is on 24/7 and does the job well.
There is a large hacker community out there coming up with more and more activities you can do with this very flexible device. It was an afternoon's work, but I, a person with moderate Linux skills, set up a Subversion version control system on this box (do a web search for "sprinkleofcocoa NSLU2" for a complete description of how to do this). People have added serial ports, doubled the processing speed, and a good deal more. I can imagine driving laboratory equipment or model trains with this thing; the skies the limit.I've been running my svn server on this box for 3 years with nary a hiccup. It has been a very good value to me, and I recommend it as a means for low cost personal development version control.I deducted a star because out of the box, the first one I purchased soon had its ethernet port break. And, I am not sure this box is particularly good at its primary function: file sharing, what with its comparatively slow 100 Base-T Ethernet connection.
It is a Canon EOS body cap. Direct replacement for original. xx xx xx xx xx xx xx Enough said.
This is my third keyboard of this type. I use one at work and this is the second one I bought for use at home (I spilled coffee on the first and it died).If you like a split, ergonomic keyboard, this one is great. The only reason I don't give it five stars is that it does appear to be too susceptible to liquid damage and it is black. I touch-type but prefer to work in a dimly lit room. When I _do_ have to look at the keys, it is sometimes hard to see them.
I use this switcher to send analog sound to my Sennheiser wireless headphones. My Denon HDMI AVR just couldn't do all I needed. I see from the reviews some get DOA boxes so I dinked it a star in their honor. BUT I've had no issues and it works great with my Harmony One. I got it from The "Shack" about a year ago and they no longer have it and Amazon is over $10 cheaper too boot. Amazon is really good about handling DOA returns so I'd go for it. When it works it's GREAT.
I was surprised at how big and heavy these speakers were when the arrived to my home. But I soon forgot all of that when I hooked them up and listened to the great sound!!!I originally purchased these speakers to replace a pair of old Mitsubishi speakers from the mid 80's my parents had abandoned and I had found a use for. I didn't really understand why these speakers where pricey but I decided to get them because there are no more REAL floor standing speakers in the market anymore!! I'm glad I made the decision to purchase these. They deliver way better bass compared to the old Mitsu's I had. And the tweeters produce a very rich, but not over the top sound. The woofer and the tweeters are perfectly synchronized to deliver a good balance of low and high sounds.All in all, if you're out looking around for a real pair of floor speakers, end your search now and purchase these, you won't regret it.
I really like the mouse -- until I go into Excel -- which I normally do several times a day. As soon as I open an Excel spreadsheet, the mouse goes nuts. It is as if the scroll lock is on. I cannot right or left click -- I cannot do anything. Every movement of the mouse continues to select cells. I cannot 'X' out or use any of the &lt;alt> keys. I have to go to the task manager to end Excel -- I am told it cannot end Excel -- but eventually I get the "not responding" message and it ends. I have tried changing every system and Excel setting and nothing helps. It functions the same on two laptops, so it is not a system issue. When I detach the mouse, I get the same results in Excel until I restart the system -- then everything is OK (as long as the ultra mini is not attached!).I will be getting a new mouse... BTW, I contacted Targus support and so far the only response has been that it must be an Excel issue! I have used many mice (none were Targus) in the past and never had this problem.
I love the DMS1 - setup was a piece of cake and using it is really easy. The best part is the ability to stream Rhapsody! Omnifi's tech support is very responsive as well. After trying over solutions - I cant recommend this enough!
Having the Kodak dock makes charging your camera so easy and convenient. It can just sit on the dock, charged and ready for use any time. It comes with a rechargable battery.
After looking into almost every case on the market, I decide to buy this case.Pos: Looks cools, you will get wows from people you show it to. Due to the shape of the case (see con) it docks easily, even to iTrip. Case is attached securely but still comes off when you want it to. Has two back covers for 30GB and 60GB, 80GB.Con: If you want to protect your iPod, do not buy. This cheap plastic shell covers the front and back of your iPod but leaves the scroll wheel completely exposed, as well as the bottom connection port. If you drop your iPod, it was receive the same damage if there was no case. The mirror effect darkens the screen, so turn up the brightness (drain the battery) to watch movies. Griffin claims the back cover is "rubberized", but it is still slippery. It scratches as easily as the iPod itself (mine came pre-scratched for my convenience). For what you get, they should have knocked $10 from the price.
The unit receives wireless signals from my Panasonic 3.1 home theater system very well. However, volume level of the unit is disappointing as is the sound quality of the speakers. I had hoped to use this device on my patio to replace my old boom box CD player. At full blast, the volume is barely adequate for the patio and my old boom box has much better sound quality. The absence of bass is very noticeable on the wireless unit. Too bad Panasonic couldn't have coupled the good wireless transmitter/receiver of this unit with a decent set of speakers. I'll likely wind up using this unit as a rear speaker set up for the 3.1 home theater system since the bass response doesn't matter that much for that use.
I work at home and I purchased this along with the Panasonic KX-TG7622b phone since both the Amazon and the Panasonic web sites indicated that they would work together. However, when I unpacked the phone, I noticed that there was no place to plug in this headset. My only other option is a Bluetooth headset and I find them uncomfortable to wear all day.
The sleeve itself is good. Seems durable and protective. However, I have an hp tx1000 laptop, which fits within the dimensions stated for this sleeve, and it barely fits in. At first it was a huge struggle to get the notebook in or out. the sleeve is stretching out a little over time, so it's usable now, but still, if you have an hp tx1000, don't buy this.
To begin, I'd just like to say that I am very happy with this camera. It's suits my needs as a beginning photographer very well -but it is by no means a 'pro-consumer camera.' I believe that the camera is solidly constructed (even though it is a plastic body). It feels very sturdy and well constructed. An aluminum body like the P9 would obviously be more appealing, but I can't expect much more than high-grade plastic from a sub-300 dollar camera.I'd rate the feature set of the camera as its weakest attribute -keep in mind that i rated the features as 'good.' This is clearly a point and shoot camera with enough options to produce excellent pictures in nearly every situation. Keep in mind, to attain excellent pictures in difficult lighting conditions, you must learn the menus and how the features like Twilight mode. The only features I would like to see on this camera is the ability to manually adjust the aperture and shutter speed. I think the camera does an excellent job of automatically choosing, but the option of manually choosing would be nice. Also, the 2x optical zoom is a little paltry... 3x optical zoom would be nice. I guess I'd have to spend an extra $100 dollars for the P71 to get those features and 3Mp resolution. Oh, and the lack of sound while recoding videos is a little annoying, but I think that shooting videos with digital camera's is rather gimmicky and useless. This feature, or lack there of, means little to me.I felt the image quality was very good...excellent for 4x6 pictures and perhaps slightly larger, but you can always have a higher resolution:) I really am very please with the picture quality and I'm rather amazed at the clarity for such a low budget camera.The menus are very intuitive and I have only glowing praise for the user interface of the camera. I felt all of the menus were well designed. Please take the time to learn the menus...it might really help your picture quality. Overall, an excellent user interface.Lastly, I felt without a doubt, that this camera was an excellent value. It comes with everything you need to get started. You can fit 30 pictures at the highest resolution (standard compression) on the bundled 16MB memory stick. This may seem a little small, but it's equivalent to one roll of film (and of course reusable). Also, I've seen prices for 128MB memory sticks for around $60-$70 so the prices are very comparable to SmartMedia and other types of camera memory. I'm very please with the included recharable batteries and charger. Sure it takes 13hrs to charge the batteries, but I still think it's an excellent value for the money. There are no additional costs with this camera -unless you want a faster charger or more memory. Oh, and the batteries last an exceptionally long time. Mine haven't even come close to running out yet, so I don't know quantitatively how long they last, but I already pleased with the battery life.Overall, this a good buy for consumers looking for a point-and-shoot camera for 4x6 prints (and occasionally larger). I think this also good for someone just beginning to learn photography because it does offer some primitive manual adjusts, like adjustment of the film speed, and of course all the benefits of digital photography. Namely, instant feed-back of pictures and no film development costs.I'm pleased with this camera....a good buy.
These small router/firewalls have become a real commodity lately. This unit has two features that separate it from the rest. The first feature is the print server, which works flawlessly for me. I have an old laser printer centrally located next to this router in my house, and all of my computers print to this. It's a good feature.The second neat feature that this unit supports is built-in VPN functionality. Before I purchased this unit I had my old router configured to allow VPN pass-through to an old Windows 2000 computer in my house that was hosting VPN. I wanted to get rid of that old computer, so I purchased this.Unfortunately, this VPN functionality has one flaw - computers that attach to the VPN (at least the PPTP server) are assigned to a separate subnet than the LAN that they are connecting to. This means that you have to use the "Use default gateway on remote network" setting, which in turn means no split tunneling. In other words, all of your traffic has to route through the VPN when connected. The only way around this is with a explicit "route add" command, which becomes a hassle. Granted, the VPN is still useable, but I use it less than I would because of this limitation. Other than this VPN problem, this is a good unit.
I got these speakers to replace a set of Altec Lansing speakers I had hooked up to my computer. I really didnt think that the Klipsch would be able to match the quality of sound produced by my Altec Lansing speakers. I was very surprised that they are at least as good, and possibly even better. These speakers kick it. Great powerful system for what I listen to most, classic rock music.If you are considering these speakers, I know that you won'y be disappointed.
I have purchased a couple of these for different applications. It is a very good simple KVM for two computers.
This is a classic in the notebook world. Light-weight, ultra-portable, and enough power under the hood to run common programs such as word-proccessing, spreadsheets, and music programs concurrently. It is so light, I like to use it as a jukebox at parties by affixing it to my stereo. Plenty of hard drive space for music files. The pointing device is smooth, almost like it was reading my mind, and the keyboard has that amazing Thinkpad feel; you'll be surprised how it feels and improves your accuracy in typing.On the other hand, it is an (albeit well) ageing machine, so this is not the product for those that like to play the newest games, and I wouldn't recommend installing any operating system after Win 98. There is also a serious lack of USB ports. Finally, as my battery is getting older, I can't get more than about an hour and a half from it, but the sleep mode works without a hitch, so whenever you need a pause its as easy as closing the top.Despite its limitations, if what you are looking for is a very portable, solid notebook for word processing and music, this is for you.
I bought this camera as a Christmas gift for my son--an upgrade from his XT to this XTi. He uses it for personal use and for photos for his college newspaper.He's having fun learning how to use all the extra features it has and thinks it's a great camera.
Like most Phillips players, this doesn't play DVD-R or -RW (check the manual, does play DVD+R/+RW). It's time for all manufactuers to move beyond these VHS/Betamax-style conflicts and stop confusing consumers. Give us an all-encompassing player, please. Nice player otherwise.
no problems so far with 1 airport extreme card and one linksys PCI 802.11g on a win xp box. using stock firmware.worked well immediately, is fast, and stable.avoid the d-link pci card, had problems with this router.
...Anyhow, it's fine. It scans right into PS7 and OSX doesn't complain. It's not the fastest scanner and I've seen better image quality. For my purposes (and, once again, given that I have PS7 for touching up images) it's quite satisfying. The thin profile and small footprint (plus a stand to store it on its side) make it a welcome addition to my [CRMPD] deskspace.There is an odd 'trick' to get the Canon software to recognize PS7 in OSX, otherwise it may activate the Classic OS instead (and that's not so bad, generally).I have an iMac G4/17", and I'm not switching.
I combined access to two laptops for one keyboard and monitor; even works with dell docking station on one end
I bought two batteries for a pair of ipaqs that I traded for. Both batteries were exactly like the ones I replaced. they came charged and hold a good charge that compares with OEM products. Very good dealI can't hesitate to recommend the battery for replacement.
I'm probably like many of you that want to transfer your VHS movie library on to DVD discs. I purchased a Panasonic DVR (love it) and I'm in the process of creating a "new" DVD library -- and so far the originals are allowing me to copy their content (no blocking on older movies). You can't go wrong with Amazon's price and service!
I took the chance and bought a P4460 Electricity Usage Monitor, even though some of the reviewers recieved some bad units. Fortuneatly, mine works fine.I think the interface is very easy to use, and it does what I'm looking for. Plug it in and an appliance into it, and right away it measures volts and watts and starts keeping track of time and kilowatts (as well as other items). Enter the cost per kilowatt from your electric bill, and it gives you a running tally of what you are paying to run it. The two values it adds over reading the manufactures tag on power consumption and doing the math is that the tags can be off by quite a bit and are usually geared to reporting the max the appliance uses. The other is that this captures how much you are actually using the appliance, especially one like an air conditioner that might use 100 watts when just the fan is running, but jumps to 1000 watts when the compressor kicks in.Time will tell how durable it is, but the construction appears to be solid.As far as accuracy goes, I did a few tests, but I did not have a reliable/calibrated known load to measure. I used a lamp and swapped in numerous bulbs of different wattage and a good quality electric heater with 700 watt & 800 watt heating elements. For everything I measured other than one bulb, the meter reported a lower reading than what the manufacturer claimed (e.g. 630 watts for the 700 watt heater setting), generally about 5 to 10% lower. I guess it's possible that the meter is correct. I compared it's voltage reading to a pretty good quality volt meter and they were about 1 volt apart. Even if it's off by 5-10%, it's fine for my purposes.
Ordered 4 of these units, 2 did not work. The bad 2 were replaced without problem, 1 of the new 2 has a lot of static. I have used these products for years but now quality is not there.
I researched digital cameras for two months before deciding on this one. Even though this was my first digital camera, right out-of-the-box I was able to take great pictures. Now that I've had it a month, and am more familiar with the features of the various modes, I'm taking even better pics. Here's the most important tips I found:1. Megapixels are important for enlargements. But don't let the 2mp turn you off. If you're not going to enlarge your pics bigger than 8x10, YOU DON'T NEED ANY MORE! Don't make the mistake of paying for more megapixels than you will use.2. The lens quality is just as important as the mp, more than in my opinion, and it's often overlooked. The Leica lens in this camera is awesome! Great quality optics.3. Optical Zoom, (not digital zoom), is important. This camera has remarkable zoom. You may want to get a tripod if you're using the full zoom on a regular basis, although this camera has a good stabilizer. As with any camera with such a long zoom, there may still be some evidence of shaking if you extend the zoom fully and do not use a tripod.As with almost any digital camera out there, the memory card included is practically worthless. I recommend one with 125mb or more. Other than this, the camera is near perfect.
This is item 29527 on CablesToGo's website (sorry, Amazon doesn't let me paste the link). The price on their website is $40, so here you are getting a good deal.This is a 24-pin male-male DVI-D digital cable. It's cheap and feels cheap, but delivers good performance. I use it to hook my Denon DVD-1910 DVI DVD player to my Syntax Olevia LCD TV. It can also hook to most other HDTVs, such as those made by Sharp, Pioneer, Panasonic, Toshiba, Hitachi, etc.Most HDTVs and DVI-capable DVD players have female connectors, so you need this M/M cable. But double-check your device to make sure.
This item is the EXACT same item Circuit City sells for $89. With the free shipping AND no sales tax, I saved big time for the exact same product. What's not to like.
Works perfectly just as advertised. This makes the basic kit a pleasure to use. It even fits into the box with the stones if you take it apart....remove the little screw also.
Another lense jam problem. The lense cover accidentally slide open in my pocket, and the lense extended and jammed. This happened frequently with my old Powershot S30 but never caused a problem.Canon said the warranty is void because there's a tiny dent on the front and back. They said ANY physical damage voids the warranty. I complained that the camera has an all metal body which dings easily. They gave me 20% off the repair.
I bought this lamp for my girlfriend as a gift. when I received it, I opened the box to see that it was covered in bubble wrap, then placed inside a rectangular prism of cardboard, then placed inside the shipping box with a sac of air (air-filled bag). When I took the item out of the box completely, I was surprised to see that it had come in two different pieces... but then I realized, that it wasn't supposed to come in two different pieces! the item broke during shipping or processing or whatever it may be.. the baseplate of the lamp had broken off and was held on only by the wiring that connected to the light in the lamp to the power cord. I decided to super glue the baseplate back on. This is my only complaint about the product. other than the broken baseplate, it's a pretty good product. plugs right into the usb on the computer and viola ! just like the picture, except my lamp was black.
Service was fast, product was good to go, solving my connection problems and is sturdy. It's a good working piece.
I got one of these for myself many months ago. Then I got another for my daughter. Unfortunately, mine was stolen. I got it through one of the Amazon stores for under $50.00, brand new. It looks just like this one. The model number is the same. So why the ridiculous, inexplicable, plain ol' wrong spike in price? That said...I do love the thing. This is my second Sony ATRAC. I got the first years ago, and it finally fell apart after years of play, hours every single day. I used it so much, the silver finish wore off. The little black piece that holds the CD on came off. Even then, I pushed it back on occasionally and used it for months until it finally just wouldn't stay on. So I borrowed one of the kids cheapos for awhile. I couldn't stand the sound quality. So when I started looking to replace mine, I had no other thought than to get another Sonly ATRAC. My first one had been dropped, stepped on, flung across the car (before I put a CD player in my car), and otherwise abused. It just kept on playing and rarely, if ever, even skipped. I remember one time, on a particularly curvy road through the mountains, it was flung off of the seat onto the floor and just sat there, playing as though nothing had happened, until I could retrieve it.On this one, the TV reception is good and the radio is good. Unfortunately, the weather radio has a very limited channel listing, and in our remote area picks up nothing... The ATRAC software is very easy to use. I can put a whole group of, or specific genre of music on one disc. That way if I'm in the mood for Jazz, or chill, or what ever, I can take a whole slew of music with me, without taking my precious CD library out into the cold, harsh world. Unfortunately, I had difficulty downloading the software (I'm not the best at this sort of thing, so it is probably just me). Fortunately, I had my old ATRAC disc from the first one and it still works great. So, if you can, skip the cheapo discount store offerings and get this. You'll actually be able to hear music the way the musicians and producers intended. You won't be disappointed.
I've been using this for my digital camera and it seems to work great. No issues with write speed and it's holding up great.
Shortly after I got this router I went to the Linksys web site and upgraded the firmware. HUGE MISTAKE!!!!The latest and greatest firmware caused any streaming video or intermittant blips in the cable signal to cause the router to crash and need resetting.I DOWNGRADED the firmware to version 1.50.14 and haven't had a crash yet. It works perfectly.With the latest firmware, I had all the problems reported by everyone that considers this a POS.It works so well now, that I simply couldn't ask for more.
I own several APC products ranging from 1000VA to 2200VA. Solid performer. True sine wave output. Batteries easy to replace. Remember to replace batteries when they start degrading in performance.
I bought this lens a month ago and for my CANON T2i. It performs like advertised. Great zoom, very good build quality, light weight and very classy feel. Easily mounts to camera, and feel good in my hands for shooting. Since is doesn't have [image stabilizer] I usually only use it during the day in good light. Use of a tripod is optional if your hands are steady. Close-ups are crisp and even when I crop the photo, everything is clean. It is now my all around lens for trips. I have a high speed lens for indoors and museums.I just finished shooting some great photo's using the shutter priority setting on the T2i. I was amazed at the clarity and the color was also great. For longer shots [over 100mm] I double the shutter speed to help control stability.
My Dell Inspiron 6000 15" laptop just fits into the bag. Initially had problems in closing the zip,but now I am used to it. No other complaints other than that. Overall I am satisfied with it.
Portable and convenient, easy to setup. Returned it because I did not like the projector and went with a different solution, but the screen was awesome.
The drive's box says it has "DROP SHOCK Technology", but when my 1-year-old swept the (not-turned-on) Iomega drive off our coffee table and it fell two feet to the wood floor, it was permanently damaged and all my data were lost.The drive may be convenient and large, but do not treat it as a robust storage mechanism!
We received one of these exact shelves as a gift, so when we needed more DVD space we went ahead and bought one ourselves. They look nice enough, BUT, the sides are not sturdy enough, or maybe the shelves are not long enough, the shelves will fall down and dump all the DVDS if you bump it. We are going to try to wood glue the sides to each of the shelves, because it seems the sides bow out a bit. We'll see if that works. But money was tight and it was the cheapest one I could find that held so much, so, overall if I was in a money crunch again I would buy it again. Just be prepared to be fixing your DVDs occasionally.
Before I get into the review, let me give a quick primer on Canon lenses for those of you who may be looking at this lens for your first Canon and are not really familiar with the "L-series..." comment in my review title. Canon lenses can be grouped into 3 basic categories - EF and EF-S non USM, EF and EF-S with USM, and L. The EF-S lenses are specifically designed for Canon cameras using the APS-C sensor (the Rebels, the 7D, the 10/20/30/40/50D). The non-USM versions of these lenses are traditionally considered 'kit lenses' (ones that are packaged with cameras - for example the 18-55 EF-S or the 55-250 EF-S that often come with the Rebel series) and are traditionally considered 'beginner' lenses. They lack the ultrasonic motor driven autofocus (USM) and they aren't manufactured to the same optical standards as Canon's better lenses - this isn't a knock on the lenses, because the fact is that Canon needs a series of lenses that fit the specific price range these lenses occupy. For the casual photographer these lenses perform great. From these you move into the EF or EF-S USM lenses that use the ultrasonic motor driven autofocus - they are quieter, faster focusing, and also a bit more solidly constructed. Consider these the 'mid-range' lenses in terms of price and performance, with some lenses in this category excelling to the point where they could be used without any reservation in professional settings. Finally you have the L-series - these are Canon's top of the line lenses (when you watch a sporting event and notice the sea of white/cream colored lenses on the photographer's cameras you are seeing L-series glass in action). I own several L-series lenses, with my favorite being the 24-70 F2.8 (read my review on it if you are interested in this lens). These lenses are expensive - prohibitively expensive to many - but if you can save up for one, you won't regret the purchase. Note that this little primer didn't mention image stabilization - this feature can be found in each category of lens - I tend to think that people put too much emphasis on it, but it can certainly be useful.Now, on to this lens. The 85mm F1.8 would fit into that 'mid-range' category in regards to its price. Performance-wise, however, this lens is professional grade without question. It's L-series counterpart, the 85mm F1.2 is about $1300 more expensive - and while the jump to a max aperture of 1.2 is nice, many people just don't see it as being worth the additional cost when compared to this lens.The 85 F1.8 is pin sharp across its entire aperture range, producing beautifully blurred backgrounds and extremely shallow depth of field at F1.8 on both full frame cameras like the 5D and 1Ds series and on crop factor bodies as well. It is a hugely popular portrait lens - I'd go so far as to say it is a "must own" for a portrait photographer. At F1.8 it produces crisp eyes in portraits with silky smooth backgrounds - turning something as simple as the front yard into a perfect backdrop for a portrait. For beginners - the number after the "F" is the aperture - the lower the number, the wider the hole the light goes through and thus the more of the lens that is used. Many lenses tend to be a bit softer when they are set to the max aperture for that lens because it requires more of the lens to be used in focusing the image, letting imperfections at the edges of the lens come into play and impact sharpness. I've been extremely pleased with the sharpness of this lens its max aperture.Additionally - on a crop factor body like the Rebel series (or the 50D or 7D), this lens has an effective focal range of 136mm (85 x 1.6 = 136 - contact me personally if you need help understanding why I did this calculation - you can get my email address by going to my website - [...]). This makes it a decent mid range telephoto lens with - being able to shoot at 136mm at F1.8 is great for indoor sports photography such as basketball. Again, for beginners, the more light your lens can let in (the lower the max aperture number) the faster your shutter speed can be indoors.All in all, this lens is extremely versatile. This lens and the 100mm F2.8 macro (the older version) are the two non-L series lenses that I have no reservations using in ANY professional situation. I cannot recommend it enough and if you plan on doing any portrait photography you owe it to yourself to pick this lens up. For the price, its performance simply cannot be beat.I'm happy to answer any and all questions (that I can) about this lens or cameras and lenses in general. Again, my email address can be found at my website.
If you buy this model or something closer to this model please know that it gets heated. I have Sony laptop. It is very cool. Similar heating problem was there with a Dell laptop (12.1&quot; screen) that I had earlier. I thought Toshiba should not have this problem. No professional review tells about this. After buying the computer only, I saw another customer in this page has already written about it. The key board also gets heated up. I don't feel very comfortable working under such a heat.
We bought 2 camera for our 5 & 6 year old grandsons. They are durable and have been dropped many times. The pictur quality isn't always that great but the boys don't care. They love adding funny eyes and noses. They learned to use the video option on their own. The games built in kept them busy in the back seat on a long trip. I am thinking of buying 2 more for my twin 4 year old grand daughters!
We bought this product specifically for the use of a small, travel hair dryer which the product specs said it could accomodate. The converter broke within 2 minutes of using the hairdryer for the first time. In addition, the packaging was poorly designed and the many pieces did not fit together made and would not close. The product was heavy and instead of lugging it around during our travels in order to return it, we simply threw it away. P.S. I really wanted to rate this with zero stars but that was not an option.
Very good you can't expect anything better for such a low price it does probably what a high end product does do, very sensitive doesn't need a flip out antenna it picks up signal even inside constructions, the only flaw is that it does not have a stronger audio volume for the mp3 play back, but this is an extra you need a navigator ain't it? then you got it...I'm satisfied with it, I'll buy another one for my wife
This is an absolutely magical lens. I pulled it out of the box, and it is SOLID. I was a bit concerned, by some reviews I'd read, that it would be fragile and not so well put together, but anybody responsible enough to pay $400 for such a lens will take plenty good care of it to keep it working flawlessly. I'd compare the 50mm 1.8 to the likes of a kit 18-55mm as far as build, and this 50mm 1.4 is clearly a huge step up. Anybody looking for razor thin depth of field and the associated speed (especially for candids) will be thrilled to own this glass. Unless you've got money to blow, I wouldn't bother with the 50mm 1.2 L, especially if you're planning on carrying it around.
I never thought I would write an unpleasant review for a Sony product, Well, here it is.The speaker sound quality is excellent as well as being self contained for travel and charges the phone while in use. Purchased in Dec 2007 I would expect more than a year of product use.The adapter that the phone sits on will not connect with the phone. I thought it was my Z710i so I tried the W710i and it will not work either.I'm really disappointed since it made a great travel system to listen to music without having to take a laptop.I haven't thrown it out yet because I keep thinking the system will self-heal.
This screen is great. I purchased this screen for work to set up a small screening room. We had limitations on the projector location so had to increase the screen size to the 120in. Though fixed screens are often preferred our budget limited our options but we could not be happier.Pros:Quality of the screen and specs as described in are true and accurate.The casing and mechanics are good quality.The screen was easy to install with the right equipment ( see Con note for addt info).Light enough to make the screen mobile.Cons:Does not come with a case to hold the screen if we take it down, many others do.Nothing we could find to order that would help mount/affix the bottom pull down edge to limit movement caused by the rooms doors opening and closing.Add specific hardware the customer MAY need to purchase. An accidental click took us to the mounting brackets we would need for hanging the screen. This item should be suggested and highly recommended when ordering. We had people who could have constructed brackets but having the actual hardware made installation a smooth process. Ordering it With the screen meant no down time once the screen arrived. If listed in the Technical details that would be great.These are the brackets we used and they work fineElite Screens VMAX/Manual wall and ceiling hanging L-bracketsI would recommend this screen for home or office use. Good construction and ease of ordering has made this a favorite for all who have benefited from using the screening area thus far. We project a large array of materials on the screen and the picture looks awesome.
Currently using one and it is very easy to use, just insert in the usb and transfer. I have used with Windows XP, and MAC OS and it works great.
I connected this to a linksys Wireless G with speedbooster pci card and went from 4 bars of reception to 5 bars and sometimes it will go up and down from 3 to 4 but for the most part it stays at 5 bars. Not sure if its really worth spending over $30 with the shipping for it though.
Based on the previous reviews I order 2 of these items to use in my home. On the first install I was able to get a good signal one story away but after rebooting my laptop I could not get device to install properly. I keep getting unknown device. This was on a Win 98 SE system. I also had the same results on a XP machine that I was also planning using them on. Instead of trying to tweak it so much to force it to work I opted to buy the netgear version which matched my router manufaturer. Plugged it in and no configuration needed. I'm new to wireless and been in the computer field for almost 20 years. I think keeping the same manufaturer on these items is probably a good solution for beginners since this technology has become econimically feasible for home users to use. I don't have time to fiddle with pnp devices that are suppose to work right out of the box. Just my opinion.
I am a profesional musician and have ears like a donkey. I have all kinds of head phones. Etymotic makes great products. However, there are problems. These are a little like have sticks hanging out of your ears. Because of this they tend to move around in your ear canal even with the larger foam ear bud. The other problem with Etymotic's is that unless you have the foam very tightly crammed into your ear, the base response is very weak. I need to again order their biggest ear foam attachments as they were not included with the earphones when shipped. I like their clarity and lack of an EQ bump which is so common in earphones, so you hear the music as it was intended, which I really like. That said, I wish they were shorter and were easier to fit in the ear every time you use them as you have to roll up the foam ear tip and then stuff it in your ear and wait for it to expand much like an ear plug for sleeping. Would I buy again. Maybe. Not happy with the lack of bass, the long stick protruding out of my ear, and the small ear tips shipped with the product. That said, most everything else is junk and I would not consider buying at all. So even with it's problems, if great sound is worth the extra hassel, these are the earphone for you.
I don't get it. I got this laser fax 4 years ago. I only have one client who still, on occasion, sends faxes. The customer is always right, so I got a fax machine. I just use it as a fax, not a printer, not a copier an not with an Apple computer. As a stand alone laser fax, it performs beautifully.
I have been using this product for 2 weeks and i haven't had any problem transferring the files from the recorder to my computer at all. i am running on XP and haven't experienced any problem. i just installed the software that came with the package. everything works great. however, i do agree that although it says it records up to 8 hrs you are more likely not going to use the sp mode especially in a medium size lecture hall. i have found that everything works fine with just the FQ mode which means you can record upto 4 hrs. and 40 mins.
It's very good gadget. Before buying, keep in mind what the use would be. For memos/reminders/thoughs its great, and for lectures/interviews too. You can use the LP mode to have 6 hours available, but I recommend this mode only for memos, or things that you don't need to keep crystal clear; the recordings in LP mode are understandable.
The Scooba R725-307 Skin is a wonderful protective layer for your computer; insert in your rolling briefcase, backpack, or use it alone as a computer case. It is sufficiently padded to protect your computer in a rolling bag over harsh, bumpy roads. I highly recommend this case.
This is a perfect keyboard for media setup. Design is very pleasing. Keyboard feels just right and after two years of use shows only slight wear.Keys are soft and quiet but responsive. Typing experience is similar to using a laptop keyboard but ergonomic shape makes it much more comfortable.Keys are prefectly lighted and keyboard has a sensor that adjusts lighting level based on ambient light. It can be adjusted on keyboard as well. There are caps lock, numeric keyboard, and other indicators on the keyboard which is a great touch.Media controls and shortcuts are very handy and work well. Touchpad and mouse controls on keyboard are great when sitting back and don't want to use mouse.As long as you don't have any conflicting signal, range is excellent and steady.Charger unit is elegant but cabling is thick, bulky, and black so it has to be hidden. Charger doubles as USB hub but I don't find it useful in my living room. I plug USB devices directly into my media box.The only con I can think of is the price.
well if your a person who doesn't know much about what you want but want the noise cancelling headphones that WORK then you should buy this. I looked around for so time and Bose is a good company with definite skill in their trade but Bose has two flaws; too expensive and too fragile. The next in line audio technica(if your looking for a good quality at a good price then you found the right one.) All those people who are at lost of what to buy then BUY THIS!!!! You'll not regret it.
I used to use this bag to carry my 20D, 28-135mm IS, 50mm prime, 10-22mm, speedlite, filter wallet, extra CF card, external HDD, point and shoot camera and lens cleaning pen. This is a good small bag to carry a body and a few lenses as long as they aren't too big. I can squeeze the 70-200mm f/4 into this bag, but it's really not made to hold a lens of this size. It pushes against the top and bottom of the bag and doesn't appear to offer enough protection. A 20D with a 24-70mm f/2.8 mounted won't fit either. I recently upgraded to the slingshot 200, to fit my gear and because I prefer the slingshot-style bag.If you are shopping for a small, traditional, shoulder bag, the stealth reporter 100 AW is a great buy. It's versatile, space-efficient, and the strap is comfortably padded. The design is well-thought out, with useful pockets and compartments to organize your gear. Build quality and durability are typical Lowepro: rock solid.
I bought this cable in Sept. 2009 and it's now July 2010. The connection/sound was good initially, but about two months ago the audio started only coming out of the speakers in the front of my car, instead of front and back speakers. If I jiggle the cord enough, it works intermittently. That tells me the cables aren't connected very well inside the plastic coating. I wouldn't buy this brand again -- not well made.
The drive is nice and small and has been remarkably fast at transferring large amounts of data. Ive been using it in place of a flash drive since im dealing with larger amounts of files and its been great to use. I recommend it.
This is a great player. I have a dolby digital surround sound system comprised of mainly Sony and Klipsch, so I'm used to high end equiptment. I didn't know what to expect from this player, but I'm pleasantly surprised.
This is a great product. Can't really say anything the other reviewers didn't say, except that most people should probably reformat from fat32 to ntfs right out of the box.
This is the second one of these routers I have set up. I'm not an expert, just someone who has some computer skills. I bought this and set this up for my in-laws, who decided to get a computer for their home, and they wanted a WiFi laptop. I got this Linksys model since it's pretty common and reliable. If you have any networking experience, and if you've never had one of these before, don't use the setup CD. From what I've read, it gets you into more trouble than it's worth, and it sets up easily without it. However, you should go to the the Linksys website and download the latest firmware, load it, and then you're ready to go. This is just a pretty basic unit that probably has lots of extras, but I don't know what all they are, and like I said, it just does what it's supposed to do.Mark
This is a great case especially for the price. It fits my iPod perfectly. It was shipped promptly. Wish I had found this a long time ago.
I got this as a replacement for my laptop's keyboard, and it doesn't disappoint! It feels and functions like an expensive, top of the line keyboard. Thank you, Logitech!
Capable of deivering sound with less distortion. I haven't used it with full throttle as I am currently using it in my bedroom. I am planning to move to basement soon. I am using JBL towers (three way speakers). I am getting very good response for all frequency ranges.
Acoustic Research Pro HT 172 - Digital audio cable (coaxial) - RCA (M) - RCA (M) - 12 ft - double shieldedI have just connected this new audio cable to replace my old RCA A/V (white,red) from my new Toshiba blu-ray player to my new Onkyo receiver and I can't believe what a great difference in sound reproduction it makes! THIS EXCELLENT AUDIO CABLE DELIVERS TRUE DIGITAL CRISP & CLEAR SOUND! I am very pleased with this purchase!
I was lucky to buy this on the sale rack at a discount store, so perhaps I'm happy with the value I got for little $, but I had another player before this, an off-brand, and the sound was terrible. I have not heard other players, but I am thrilled with the sound on the ibeat sweez. It also gets very good fm reception. It weighs nothing; it's about the size of a 5-piece pack of gum.If you are far-sighted (need glasses to read) you may not be happy with the text size on the very small display. I'm near-sighted and have no problem with it; it's clear and an easy-to-read font. The menu is a bit labor-intensive to get through, however, my experience with other players is about nil so I wouldn't know how it compares.My biggest problem occurred with switching from fm to mp3. This takes some practice as you have to follow a series of particular and somewhat illogical steps; this is likely not for those without any tech savvy. It took me a while to figure it out and then only after reading the instructions over several times and even asking their customer service people to explain it. But I finally learned it and now have no problems. I've had the player for over two years and use it often. I am attached to it and hope it keeps working. Unfortunately I have only a 2gb, wish it were larger capacity, but that's not the player's fault. The sound quality would keep me coming back to Ibeat if they make players cheaper than Apple's.
The drive is functional. The screws to attach the USB end (plastic cap) to the aluminum case were missing. I had to wrap electrical tape around it to keep it together. The drive works though and it was cheap.
I looked long and hard at different cameras in this price range, what I found was you needed to spend $ for a really good camera. This camera is very good. There are excellent low light features that make a world of difference in how your video comes out. I am disapointed in the actuall quality 460,000 CCD. I was going to buy the Panasonic for that reason but that camera had no low light features. After my first made video I could see how dark it came out while shooting in the house, which I though was good light? Don't be fooled that low light features are not important. I reshot the video with the Gamma on and it was as clear as daylight. The controls are easy to use a little cumbersome but after a few minutes you can figure them out. It is light easy to operate once you set the time etc. The extended microphone also makes a great difference in the sound quality. It picks up every sound clear as a bell. The still pictures are horrible so do not buy this camera for that feature. They are grainy and distorted and not good at all. They are easily transferred to your computer though even without a USB cable. I wish they added some video editing software but you can't ask for everything for this price. I am very pleased and would reccommend this camera.Please purchase the bundled "Pinnacle DV software" and IEEE1394 card version 7.0. It is about $ but awesome and well worth a few extra bucks. You can make full fledged movies with music, voice over, editing, text, etc all with a click of a mouse!
I bought this for my iPod. My Ipod's memory got wiped & I had to reload 4000 songs from my computer, but the original slow port takes about 6 hours to do so. I got this Hi-Speed port, installed it in about 5 minutes, and loaded all my songs in about 1/2 hour. By my calculations thats about 12x faster (not the advertised 40x!) But ethier way.. it works.
I am completely satisfied with the PNY 4GB memory stick. No stupid software to deal with like so many of the others. It's just memory, thank goodness. Only thing that would make it better would be if it came with a lanyard.
This is a fun bag. I feel girly wearing it, which is so nice. It holds just enough. Not for people that need a lot of files and "stuff" in their bag.
I found that cheap ink streaks and reeks! Canon ink prints cleaner and darker and crisper.
I like some others bought from big lots at $13. Love it. Got the MP2000WU model and I see there are bigger and better ones out there. No problem with the battery case or the batteries going dead, very smooth, love the scroll, the feel, and it works PERFECT on my cpu. On my laptop however, it seems to disconnect at times and the worst was when I got an error message to shut down. I have the generic driver installed and do not seem to find anything better for it even on microsoft and cnet, which turned out to be a waste of time for both. I have XP, not Vista. So there you have it. Enjoy!
I purchased this as a gift and it has more options than I imagined. Great for someone who will use it and take the time to get to know the features and capabilities. Easy to read, understand and essential tool for someone who spends a lot of time in thier vehicle.
This mini-tripod is well-constructed, very light-weight, and very portable. It screws into the camera base very easily with little or no threat of stripping the threads of those with plastic housings. It can be used with larger digicams, but since the tripod is small, care must then be taken to be sure the legs are spread wide enough to guard against any top-heavy tipping. This, of course, cuts down on the angles the camera can be directed. A great bargain!
I have never owned a palm pilot, but ever since they came out I wanted one. I love tech toys and this was at the top of my list. I did my research about palm pilots and I decided that I wanted to buy a Handspring Visor Deluxe. I have a Mac and Handspring is the only palm company that is FULLY Mac compatible. I bought my Visor 2 weeks ago from Amazon and I am glad I did. It came fast and it is so easy to use. If you are a neat freak like me, you will love this product. Way to go Handspring.
This is a high quality, well constructed item. Notice its weight capacity, compared to other similar stools, and you will understand its higher price and capability.The company needs to add a suggested usage, &#34;folding stool for showering&#34;. This stool is weather proof, therefore safe for those with bad leg joints or bad backs to use in the shower. Very important in showers too small to install a fold down bench/seat or you want something you can get out of your way easily.
This screen is an amazing bargain, and truly puts the "theater" in home theater. We were trying to decide between the 100" and the 120". If your room can manage the 120", go for it. It's fantastic.This is solid and easy to install, and the opening mechanism feels stable and smooth. The material is even, no creases or waves, and colors show up crisply without any issues.One great thing to note is that this screen is compatible with theLogitech Harmony One Universal Remote with Color Touch Screen, so you can set up your Harmony remote to automatically open your screen when you turn everything on. If you don't have a Harmony Remote, there's also an optional wireless trigger out that you can get from Elite Screens and hook up to your projector, so that when you turn your projector on, it sends a signal to the screen that opens it.You can get more expensive screens with tension, higher gains, or made of acoustic mesh so that your speakers can go right behind it, but this is a perfect entry-level price that does not feel or look entry-level at all.
I have these speakers connected to a primary PC in our living room. They provide clean, clear, decent sound at low volumes. For general PC multimedia - surfing the web, watching videos, etc. - they do an excellent job. For music listening, however, they tend to underperform, providing distortion on bass at moderate volumes and extreme distortion at higher volumes. Once you turn the volume control just slightly past the center mark, you can expect distortion.However, they provide decent background music in the room when entertaining, especially during the holidays. I just wish they could provide more power output and clean bass at slightly higher volumes. For everyday use, they do the job.
I purchased this unit for a friend for her spare bedroom where she also has her computer set up - I think she wants to watch Ophra while using the computer. This unit is a perfect size for the 13" TV. It is well built and allows good movement for viewing from all areas of the room. It is easy to assemble and mount to the wall.
This failed to pick up a consistent signal here in Ann Arbor, no matter where I put it. It seems that an indoor antenna isn't powerful enough in this area; you'll need either an outdoor antenna, or cable. It's about 40 miles from here to Detroit, where the nearest TV signals originate, so I'd infer that you have to be closer than that to the source in order for this device to be useful.The device is also clumsier and less attractive than its picture might suggest. Keep in mind that it's more than a foot wide and just as long (from front to back); think carefully about where you're going to put it before you buy it.
i really like this item because it can hold so much the only downside to this is that it didnt come with a usb cable or the little pouch..my only negative to this: if youre gonna sell stuff, put pictures of the item you're planning to sell not put pictures of the item you're selling along with things that don't come with it :)
Great product. Areas of the home that had no signal previously, have reliable, high-speed connection with no router change. Miles above any I've tried.
I just received this printer today and finally retired my venerable HP PSC 500 All-In-One (for which I paid $550 back in 1999).This new Brother MFC is sleek and simple to set up. It instantly detected our wireless network and we were printing documents in photos in a few minutes. Anybody who complains about smearing of colors is obviously using the wrong paper - when you use the photo paper, you get the sharpest and most vivid photos I have ever seen for a printer this price. Normal text printing is fast, although a bit noisy. I have sent a few test faxes and that was a breeze but I haven't received any faxes yet.I wish the paper try held more than 100 sheets of paper, but aside from that I am very happy with the printer, especially for a mere $147.
I've been very pleased with my purchase and its performance. Hadn't givenme a lick of trouble. Thanks.
Excellent product. Better than audio from HDTV by 100%.Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Surround Sound Headphones
I used to have the standalone iTrip (without the charger) - this works even better. I use 87.9fm as my frequency and despite living in San Francisco and commuting around the North Bay a lot, I get almost no interference whatsoever. I used to get a lot more interference with the standalone. Couldn't be happier with this.
The Sony MDR7506 Studio Headphones have become the standard in film and television field sound recording as well as studio recording. I've been a film sound recordist for 20 years and prior to using the 7506 phones, and their predecessor the MDR-V6Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil, I used what all the other location sound mixers used, the Beyer DT 48.The sound in the 7506 is clean and clear. There is a low end accentuation which you have to get used to. This bass boost helps me hear rumble and low end hum better in a noisy environment and I see it as an asset. If you are recording, just remember not to roll too much bass off because of it.The main reason these have become so popular with film and tv sound mixers is that they not only sound decent but are CHEAP! Compared to the Beyer DT48s which cost around $400.00 now, the Sony 7506 phones work just as well. I can buy four sets for the cost of one DT48. I've never had a failure in the 20 years I've used them and I've got some that are still working from way back then. They aren't pretty anymore, but they still work. All you have to do is purchase the lambskin replacement earpads and your 7506 phones look nearly new again. Sony's quality and fit and finish are high and the phones are dependable.Stats and features:* Rugged metal design* Folding construction* 40mm driver unit* Closed ear design* Gold connectors* Black matt finish* Oxygen free cord* 10Hz to 20kHz Frequency response* Stereo Unimatch Plug - 1/4 in. and 1/8 in. applications* Soft Case* Weight: 8.1 oz.* Sensitivity: 106 dB/W/m* Impedance: 63 Ohms* Power Handling: 1000mW* Headphone type: Sealed-ear, dynamicNow these are barebones headphones. They come with a screw off adapter to use for either 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch jacks. The cable is tightly coiled and is connected to a single side. The driver housing is thin aluminum. The ear cushions are lambskin and very comfortable. The over the head connecting rod is covered by padded vinyl. The phones are of the surround the ear design but do little to isolate your ear from outside noise, the way the DT 48s do. In fact, the 7506 phones conduct outside noise very well, especially wind noise. If you find yourself in an outside windy situation, you must cup your hands over the phones to see if your mic is clean from the wind. This is hard to do especially if you are booming too. I'm getting close to designing some windjammer style muffs to pull over each phone to cut the wind noise.I can't say that these phones are sexy looking, but they don't look ugly or stupid like many on the market today. And they have a very low profile so you aren't ripping your ears off everywhere. For what I use these phones for, the critical listening of field recording for film and television production, these are a GREAT deal. Again, I would have to pay nearly $400.00 for one set of Beyer DT48 phones and those clamp your head so tightly you get a headache a couple of hours into the shoot. Plus, if you kill or lose one of these sets, you're only out a hundred bucks!Bottom line is you can hardly go wrong with the Sony MDR 7506 Studio Headphone, whether it's for work inside a studio, or recording and mixing in the field.
I have read the vast reviews left about this beast which say many of the things I also find true. To make this short and concise, this is the best lens I have ever used optically, build quality and of course the DC. This lens is pinpoint sharper than my 16-35 F4, blows my 50mm 1.4G away while providing killer depth of field. Buy it now before it is discontinued and skyrockets to $3,000 used. Cheers...
I posted this in reply to a review then decided to post so everyone could see. [...]The 3-times/days WECF (Which Ever Comes First) ONLY applies to music that you recieve via wifi from other Zune's. At the very most this could be a bit misleading but you can't even do this with an Ipod.I think I can see where Microsoft is going with this, given there 'Welcome to the Social' add campaign. Maybe your friend has an album you interested in but you want to hear more before you buy it yourself. If you both have zune's he can "gift" (Ipod terminology thievery)it to you so you can decide wether or not to buy within three days or three plays. Maybe instead of standing under those giant 'hair dryers' they call listening stations at your local music store you can walk in there pick up the album through wifi and decide while you shop for other stuff or come back later. Granted these situations and many others like it requires a substantial number of people using zunes but given what looks like a decent first outing I can't say it's beyond the realm of possibility. Microsoft looks to be in it for the long haul and I hope that Apple steps it's game up too.But to knock the Zune for offering a feature that's not even availble on the Ipod semes kind of pointless. You have to remember also that you can't even share Itunes you've purchased with other Ipods at all. The only music you can listen to without any restrictions (except for actually 'owning' it) are through people who have Itunes and connected to your network. For most of us this isn't a plus unless you're allowed to have Itunes at work.If you own the music you will have no problem transfering to Zune UNLESS you've purchased it through Itunes (Microsoft and Apple should lower that barrier why should this turn into another Mac vs. PC battle). As for the wireless syncing listening to Major Nelson podcast (via Itunes) who is actually an employee of Microsoft interview with Ross Honey who works with the Xbox Live Video Marketplace and Zune software "Hinted" (using qoutes sparingly) that the wifi pc syncing feature along with others would be availible through firmware updates (such as the ipod update that allowed you to show album art while playing the song).While not totaly convienced that I'm gonna make the switch, the lack of podcasting (a feature I can't live without) is the only negative for ME that I can actually report on. While there are several reviews of software/hardware misshaps, so be careful. Either return it for another Zune or get another Ipod.
A bad purchase and money down the drain. The remote is now in a box and not used.I purchased with high expectations of getting my (2) Bose radios, (2) TiVo's, DVD player and TV to all play together under one remote.I was able to get my TV to function but the rest was a mess. I am confident that with enough time I could get things to work, but after one hour I gave up. Next day tried again and after 2 hours said enough is enough.Sorry to say this product does not live up to the claims.
I purchased this speaker with some trepedation. Could it be as good as the amazon reviews for ~250. Well, yes it is. I paired it with the ysp-4000 soundbar and it delivers. Loud clean room shaking bass. You can't even turn it all the way up, it has power to spare. My wife was in the kitchen when I connected it and she came in the room because the dishes were rattling. I am so glad I trusted the reviews and glad I didn't go with the smaller 8 inch yamaha woofer yamaha recommends with the ysp. Buy this sub, it will not dissapoint.
I bought two of these for my daughters. They both have five children ten and younger between them. To save on the family grocery bills, they are avid coupon shoppers. They are thrilled with the time and cost savings the SmartShopper organizer makes possible. Both units work well without any glitches. We paid attention to other reviewers who advised speaking softly and clearly and the SmartShopper recognizes everything perfectly. Very pleased with this product. A must have for everyone from coupon shoppers to those who cannot remember things.
I got 2 of these for myself and a friend. My friend loves it. Mine was defective out of the box! White lines on right hand side and picture turns wavy black after few minutes.Amazon is arranging for a pick up and full refund.
What is there to say about an ink cartridge? It does what it is supposed to do. Or should I say together with the printer, it does a great job.
I love these flash drives. There were 2 in the package and I use them for different programs. So easy to use and the rubber covering make them easy to hold and they don't slide off the work space. Great product!!!
I've used the two Wilson systems over the last six months. One was a mobile unit and the other an extended small office unit. They have both done a good job as intended.The basic problem was a fringe range area just outside of cell phone reliability. I could get calls outdoors, but nothing indoors. It was just on the edge.The unit runs well even when not hooked up exactly as recommended. I have used a mobile antenna taped to a window and the in car antenna for the relay. This works. I've also got the dome interior antenna and yagi for improved performance. These are in waiting for implementations.Easily improves calls. Have used on Verizon service.We also use this unit for two co-workers homes at the office. Both perform well and as expected.
I was very happy with unit until a cool fall day and I wanted to ride. Guess what? It won't turn on. For 652.00 it should last longer than three weeks. I am sure by the time I send it in and get it repaired or replaced I will not have it for fall riding.
this camera is GREAT! it's very light and easy to use for a camera of such price. but you have to hold the button for quite a while before it actually takes a picture.but other then that, the camera is fantasic!
Going strong for five years now!....No problems!This mouse has taken abuse from many nights wasted glued to battlefield 2!!
It doesn't get better than this, it comes with a standard adapter, i've never used it though.
This is supposed to be the best for many applications. I have no reason to dispute this though do not have the capacity to do those tests so cant confirm or deny. I used it based on successful ad campaigns and testimonials. i can not make any more comment than that
This exceeded my expectations and has saved my aching shoulders! I use this daily and not only is it comfortable and well designed, it also has not shown any signs of wear in nearly 9 months.
Do not waste your money buying those one time use water cameras! They will only work if it is sunny out and still only half of your pictures will come out. With the Sony waterproof case it is like having a camera that was made for underwater pictures. It is simple to put your camera in and simple to use your camera once it is in the case. I highly recommend the Sony case!! You will not displeased anymore finding out you have a junk roll of film.
Excellent product as Konica Minolta products are. I will buy again and have used these products for over 100.000 pages of prints of various types. I find the color laser printer the way to go for overall inexpnsive printing and duribility.
No way resembles how an airplane flys. Removed mine and gave it away. Easy to install and use. I would not recommend.
These headphones are better than alot of headphones I have had. The bass response is excellent. They have a nice clear sound, lightweight and only priced at 5 dollars. Whatever headphones you end up buying, do yourself a favor and purchase these also. You will be glad you did. I am very impressed about the sound quality and bass. WOW!!!
I bought this product mainly to backup my files and free up some room on my aging laptop. You can find cheaper and more expensive models but I felt this one would do well.So far I had it for a few months and works well. I backed up my laptop a few times. I only backed up the files I use, not the whole computer, which filled about 8% of the drive. Since everything was working well I decided to move all my music and videos on there.My laptop is connected 24-7 and the drive is working probably 6 hours of the day. I have no complaints.The blue light does cool swirly patterns when writing/reading and when shutting off. Nothing real crazy but a cool detail.
I just got on the Amazon site to order a second ZyXel wireless adapter for a friend and saw several negative reviews. I don't doubt that there are problems with this adapter as all electronic devices act up. I just wanted to add to the positive reviews. This was a very simple setup first of all. More importantly it works wonderfully. I've never lost my connection nor have I had any computer crashes. I have been using this adapter three floors above my router (the router is in the basement and the adapter is in the "attic") without problems for the last 3 months. If you're looking for a cheap adapter, this is certainly worth a shot!
This product works extremely well! I am very happy with it. Which surprised me because I have had some bad experiences with the SIIG brand before? I was initially very nervous about ever purchasing a SIIG whatever. I spent half the money on another one with a cheap VIA chipset, and had nothing but problems. I guess you get what you pay for. My computer: An ASUS P4TE motherboard with a 1 gig of RAMBUS RAM (uses an Intel 850 chipset - RAM alone costs $500), a Silicon RAID card, an ASUS NVIDIA chipset graphics card, an Intel Gig Ethernet card, a SoundBlaster Audigy 2 audio card, another SoundBlaster PCI audio card, and a few optional extras that I also installed. I know my computer is choosey when it comes to chipsets; if yours is too, go with this card. It uses an NEC chipset, auto detected by Windows XP Pro, and it just works flawlessly. I wish I hadn't wasted my money on the other one. One neat thing about this card, it has a power port for a floppy drive connector that gives the card more power then my motherboard can supply it through its PCI slot. I mean after all, the card does have four external USB ports, and one internal one. The internal one also allows you to hook up via a header pin configuration, but not both at the same time. If there was anything I wish this card had was an extra internal USB port. For some strange reason my motherboard, as good as it is, never came with a USB 2.0 chipset on it. Go figure!
I've owned this Ramsey transmitter (bought it assembled) for several years and never had a problem with it. Occasionally I have to apply some WD-40 to lubricate the telescoping antenna so it won't bind. I use this transmitter with an iPod to broadcast recorded books / podcasts while I exercise on the weekends. Strong signal, easy management to set the frequency, overall good quality. Note this runs on 110 Volts AC power, so the transmitted signal is much more powerful than the battery-powered or car transmitters; but the trade-off is it's not portable. 5 stars (for the original price -- US $100)
I got my universal charger in a very timely fashion. Everything was included, it works great, I use it a lot, and no worries.
Ive read all the reviews and ive heard everything bad about the battery, i talked to my aunt and grandpa and they said its not that bad, i would definatly take their opinion over yours. They have had it for a few months and no problems. I wi;ll definatly buy a case for it though. The video battery life w/ music is a long time, but the battery life with videos is 2-3 hours when full, but unless you are going on a very long car ride, you will watxch a movie and the ride will be over, no need for music then. If you want (highly reccomended) get the dock charger you can watch while you charge. This sounds like a great investment considering i love my DELL DJ. If you have a young kid i would advise a DELL DIGITAL JUKEBOX. They are harder to break and ive had mine for 4 years and the battery is perfect, it also lasts 17 hours. The only downside: it is not a color screen. The navigation is easier too. I rate my DJ "9.5 out of 10"
The SanDisk 1GB Micro SD Card arrived quickly with intact sturdy packaging. I installed it in my Motorala RAZR V3m as expanded memory for my music library. Be sure to remove the RAZR battery to clear the access slot for the Micro SD. The V3m recognized the expanded memory without any problems. I used Motorola Phone Tools to transfer my entire music library. The program converts the mp3 file formats before transfer. The entire music library...a full 1GB...transferred reasonably quickly. The V3m is slow to access "My Music" using menu function #3 under "Get Tunes & Tones". Function #6 "Manage Music" accesses the library reasonably quickly and works well. The new corded Motorola SYN1301B stereo earbuds work well in this configuration. Sound quality is surprisingly good, but the large diameter earbuds are flat...not tapered... and do not seat very well in the ear canal. The SanDisk 1GB MicroSD Card provides great value at a very reasonable price for full optimization of the V3m as cell phone with "MP3" player.
I bought this when I was mobilized for OIF. I kept it in the pocket of my blouse the whole time, shooting pictures every where I went. Great shots, plenty of storage space. I never felt the need to use max resolution. Unfortuantely I lost it last week and am shopping for a replacement. I'm checking out the X31 and X50 which cost less than this one was.
Despite the fact that the description of this item claims that one of its features is:"Multi-image scanning: To save time, simultaneously scan up to 6 frames of 35mm film (negatives or positives)" the thing can not scan slides (aka 35mm positives). If you are buying a scanner in order to digitize your closet full of negatives and slides, this ain't the one for you. I'm very disappointed in Amazon for allowing such deceptive advertising.
I am an Army medic currently deployed in Iraq. I purchased this camera to document my time here. Due to the harsh environment, and the rough treatment that equipment tends to endure here, I didn't want to buy an expensive camera that might get demolished quickly. The 6.3 megapixels would be more than enough for the shots I planned to take, and the price was within my intended range. I naturally tend to do a ton of research before buying electronics because I have found that you do in fact "get what you pay for". Fujifilm consistently received high marks in all of the different reviews that I read, so I finally decided on this one.I have taken hundreds of photos of everything from night operations through a pair of NVG's (night vision goggles)(very cool effect), documentation of wounded, the local populace, macro shots of indigenous flora, and everything in between. I have been greatly impressed with the quality and clarity of this little camera. I have hauled this little guy through some of the nastiest terrain the earth has to offer and have still yet to complain about its performance. I keep it in my pocket in a ziploc bag to protect it. It is simple to use. The interface is not complicated, and there are some different auto settings that compensate for the manual setting being less than robust. The clarity and details the A610 captures are quite sufficient to tell the story of our lives here. If you are looking for magazine grade photos, this camera may not be up your alley, but for the rest of us who just want to document life with some better than average photos, this little guy will more than do the job. I am convinced that I got more than what I paid for with this model.
This is the first time I've had to order replacement batteries for my APC700 UPS, and I was a bit hesitant. However, I am well pleased with this product. The shipment came as two seperate batteries that were not connected together, but this wasn't a problem. The batteries went into the UPS perfectly, and showed no faults when the UPS was powered up. Locally these batteries would have cost me nearly twice as much even counting for the shipping. I would definately purchase these again (if and when needed).
I bought an Iogear GUH274 4-port USB Hub on Amazon and a year later, almost to the day, the ports started failing one by one. Their 3-year warranty requires me to send them the bad device for a replacement, which means I have to buy another hub to be able to function in the meantime, which policy they apologized for but didn't correct. I had a whole printer fail that was replaced on the spot by Epson without them even wanting the old one back. I would never buy an Iogear USB hub again.
i think pretty much all the thumb drives work the same this one has a clip which i wanted so I could attach it to my key chain the clip broke in 1 day the drive works perfectly but if you want to attach it to keys or bookbag etc look elsewhere.
Very pleased with this monitor. Have it hooked up to Sony PS3, to a satellite box and to a computer (so I can watch Watch Now Netflix movies).Very pleased with the settings right out of the box. Used some settings found on some online forums but find skin tones and other colors seem right on the mark out of the box.Have no stuck or dead pixels. There were light bars at the sides when I first got the monitor, but no they're gone and the picture is very uniform. No coulds (like on some Samsungs, Sharps and Sonys) and no banding visible at all.The brightness and clarity is stunning. The upscaler is decent. Sony Blu-Ray movies are great and sometimes I sit closer with these movies and am really stunned by it all.Sitting close to an LCD isn't hazardous like sitting close to a regular TV emitting lots of RF and radiation.Enough controls, if you like to tinker, to keep you busy, but very easy to get to. I don't use the remote so don't have any comments about it, but very basis by the looks of it. TV is very adjustable, but I've found there is little need to adjust. Some others have trouble with bad input signals and there are adjustments to allow overscan to hide bad inputs that cut off a line of the picture leaving a bright line on the top or side.For the price, this monitor is far and away the best available (if you can still get one that is). I spent almost two years reviewing, viewing, testing, etc. and have been fully satisifed with this monitor. Thought about getting a 52", but this 47" is fine. (This is a comment women will appreciate.)This monitor is no longer being manufactured, so to get one now will mean finding it in inventory and when they're gone they're gone. Rush, hurry, kick it up a notch ...
I've been using Sansa players for about 4 years now and have always preferred them because of how well they work with Rhapsody which I think is much better then iTunes. Having said that I have been disappointed with my view. The player has all the features that I liked in my e200, without the mechanical wheel. The rhapsody interface is good. The biggest problem I have is that the battery only lasts for about 3.5 hours playing music before it is discharged vs. 18+ hours for my e200. I'm not sure what the problem is but it simply wont last.A quick update, i contacted sandisk about the poor battery life. After formating and a hard reset, the player completely lost its mind and I am instructed toreturn it as it is defective.A further update, I've learned a few things about this player from use groups. first the June firmware update fixes the battery life issue. It lasts at least 9 hours and looked like it was 1/2 depleted.It does not work particularly well with Rhapsody unlike SanDisks other players. If you have rhapsody to go and load a to go play list (ie rented music with WMA extension) their are several oddities that you have to put up with. First, whatever you do do not auto-update any play lists. The playlists will get corrupted and strange songs get inserted and others deleted with no rhyme or reason. If this happens, the only thing you can do is to format the player in both modes and then reload all your music. The same corruption often occurs if you try to update a playlist with WMA files. When this happens the only thing you can do is format the player in both modes and reload all music. This takes about an hour which is a real pain. This does not occur with MP3 files.Other then the file weirdities it is a pretty good player, but the file thing bugs the heck out of me. Rhapsody and SanDisk point fingers at each other but it just flat doesnt work well in the music rental mode. Other then that a pretty darn good player for the money
I tried another card that had a much better interface than this card, it showed you the serial number of drives instead of merely the bus #. Unfortunately that card had issues with the bios drivers. On this one I was a little afraid that I might mirror the blank drive over the full drive. Once I had established for sure that my data drive was bus #0 it copied over fine, and seems to be problem free. If used in a new install I'm sure it would be easier. Would be nice if it included an ide raid as well, a feature I've seen on similarly priced cards
I bought these on June 6, 2009 and they gave out on me two nights ago (August 19, 2009)! One of the ears just up and stopped working! I have to constantly adjust the wiring just so that the dead ear bud can come back. What's the point of this high grade wire protector if they're just going to give out anyway!? And at $50+ I expected much more from this...FAR more. AT LEAST a year...if they had lasted me at least a year then I'd at least be satisfied with my purchase, but sadly that was not the case. Cheap non-name brand ear buds from CVS lasted me longer than these things! Avoid these, people. Lest you want to suffer the same frustration I experienced. I'm going to try and see if I can't get a new or refurbished pair from the manufacturer. This shoddy overpriced merchandise cannot go on like this!
I've had the Hot Sync for less then a year and it just started to flake out on me. It has a short somewhere in the plug. It really seemed like a cheaply made product. The push button to recoil the wire kept popping off. Overall, I don't recommend it.
While this radio is very good, beware of Sony Service and also that Sony will use defective parts in its products and then 'run out of replacements' to fix their problems. Capacitors that leak all over the circuit board, etc., rendering the product inoperative. Bottom line: when you buy a Sony radio (and maybe other Sony products) and carry it out of the store, don't expect Sony to stand behind that product that you spent good money for for more than a few months. Instead, expect Sony to tell you to 'send it in' for repair and then they leave you hanging for weeks, and if you finally get curious and ask them where your service request is, for them to tell you nicely that they no longer have the PARTS to fix whatever it is you sent them. This is Sony's way of telling you to 'buy another one.' Sony does NOT stand behind the products, their life cycle is 6 months, and after that, parts not available. But, Sony will be happy to have you go to the trouble to spend shipping money to send them your product and let it disappear into the Sony US Service black hole until you contact them to ask 'where is it?' Sony does not deserve your hard earned dollar. Again, once you buy a Sony, forget service after the sale---they could care less. Sony's quality is terrible. Don't spend your money on Sony unless you like repeat buying over and over again. Obsolete is what they sell and they don't service it. So plan to throw your unit away if it fails, don't waste your time with Sony service.
I was about to shell out for this printer - it sounds great, however the hp support site lists it as discontinued and no longer sells supplies for it.
I've had 2 Sandisk 4g cards, and was ready for the upgrade. This card doubles the storage size at a reasonable price, and has proved to be bulletproof. Huge storage, and easy on the battery life. Holds 1600 pics from a 10mp camera, or up to 65 minutes video. Kind of slow uploading to the laptop, but gets it done. Nuff said.
This filter is was no good to me. I shoot with a dslr and uv does not effect it. I thought I would use it to protect my lens but I get glares, specially when shooting around light. With todays cams, this is a complete waste of money..
Thanks for selling this item when it's difficult to find in the stores where I live. I like this alot
I've had this scanner for a week now and it still surprizes me. When on a road trip I picked up my local police from 50 miles from my town. My other scanners don't pick them up after about 10 miles. It's also compatable with ECAS Trunked System, which is the main reason I baught this scanner. It also gets rid of the anoying beeps at the end of each trasmission of the fire and police. Also great feature is the conectivty of the scanner to your computer makes programing very easy. I would recomend this scanner for any beginner or advanced radio scanner listener.
Nothing beats OEM ink for the Canon printers and I have not found a lower price anywhere with free shipping (over $25) at Amazon with no tax. I've gotten all my inks through Amazon and have never been unsatisfied.
I am totally disappointed in the quality of prints this machine puts out. There appears to be a fine fog over your prints, I wrote Tech support and they told me that the &quot;bronzing&quot; was normal with UltraChrome inks. Now that would be great to know before you plunk down upwards of $700 for a wide format printer.I guess I am too unsophisticated to understand &quot;archival quality&quot; is another way of saying poor visual quality. I could care less if it lasts a lifetime if it isn't what I want.Using Matte paper reduces the effect somewhat but again, nowhere in the advertisements or instructions do you find this, nope you have to get ahold of Tech Support to find out that what you get isn't really what you wanted even though all the ads say it is.Maybe Epson could consider a choice of inks for this machine.Save your money folks, stick with Canon or HP.
I was torn between purchasing either a CD-RW drive for my computer, a stand alone CD-RW audio component, or a MD recorder. I took a chance and spent the money on the Sony MD Recorder, and I have been basking in the glory of this tiny digital device. The MZ-R37 is a little bigger than an audio cassette case, and is completely versatile.--Why I chose it over another type of audio recording device-- The MD is completely re-recordable. If I don't like something, I can erase it. I can create track divisions to longer songs or dialogues so that I can scan through a disc quickly. I can title songs and discs, I can erase parts of songs if I would like to, and I don't have to carry around a bulky piece of equipment. This unit is the size of a walkman, but you can record and play from it, hook the output to your stereo system and play what you have recorded over your speakers.You can record from any audio source. --The unit comes with a mini plug (headphone jack size) to digital connecting cable. Most new CD players have a digital output. However, you will probably need to go to a Radio Shack and buy a mini to RCA (aka phono jack) cable (it costs about 3 dollars) so that you can record from most home stereo components (cd players, turntables, tape decks...). I have been making wonderful sounding recordings from every audio source I can (from my CD player using both the digital and analog connectors, tape deck, turntable, the sound out port on my computer, and a mic).The quality is fantastic. I can not notice any audible differences between CDs and MDs. ALSO...if you are making live recordings of music or interviews, you can use a cheap omnidirectional mic that comes with most computers to make incredible sounding monoaural live recordings that are supreme to any cassette live recording.The price of MDs are inexpensive. Amazon has a 20 pack of blank MDs for 30 dollars, and that's pretty cheap, about the price of a blank CD (recordable only once). I am using my MD recorder to transfer records and tapes onto MDs for college. Its wonderful because I know that the quality won't deteriorate (as in a cassette tape with heavy usage), and I get the benefits of tracks and titles. The current price of this unit is 200 dollars and that is a fantastic price for an amazing piece of equipment (it retails for up to 100 dollars more...).
I was so stoked when I bought this box. I read the manual and it says if in a big city just put the antenna near a window and it should work great. Not. I put it in my Florida room that is screened in and nothing. Acquiring signal. Then I move it to up and even outside and it still won't just stay on. Such a dissapointment because I really like Sirius. I hate their cheap antenna's they give you and notice they sell more expensive ones as well. Should have been in the antenna buisness. Fortune there.?.?.? Hope this blows over. Guess I'm on the roof tomorrow.
Ordered Cables To Go 27145 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Blue (25 Feet) directly from Amazon, not a third-party reseller after reading the reviews about receiving a cheap generic from other sellers. Still, the cable I received was not as pictured. Instead of the vinyl flap over the plastic tab there is a regular round boot over the locking tab just like on regular non-snagless cables. Found it very hard to unplug the cable because of that.The cable is soft and handles Gigabit Ethernet fine.The label on the package did say Cables To Go. Don't know whether their quality went down or there is a mix-up at Amazon. Decided to keep the cable but won't order it again.
Works and fits perfectly. It was a bit dirty when it arrived, but a few seconds and it was clean.
I bought one of these and in a few months it crashed and I lost all the data. Unfortunately for me I lost my receipt and the manufacturer wouldn't fix it without it costing me roughly the same amount that a new one cost. Be warned: STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!
Even if I selected this item as a mistake (intended to get the other product to record at PC from LP's); the relative I got it for was pleased with the sound quality he got at his stereo from the PC's MP3's.
I just started out photography with my D60 and is looking for a flash. A lot of people recommended different flash. Some say SB-400 is the perfect fit for D60, some say get the SB-800 and save yourself the effort of upgrading in the future, and some say that the SB-600 is good enough for most situations that I will face, and is affordable, and yet much more flexible than the SB-400. I have to agree and that is why I got myself a SB-600 and have no regrets so far. Loving it.
I received this filter on time and in good condition. Thanks Amazon!This is a great filter, no problems screwing it on and off. It works just as expected; however, my big mistake was to play it safe when I purchased it. I should have gotten the darker one, so my plan is to probably buy that one too and stack them up for an even darker filter.I would definitively buy it again, the lense/glass quality is supper!
I apparently wasted my money on these. The program I used to burn them works fine and they seem to burn o.k. but they won't even play on my player so I wasted $30.00 on these. My fault I guess. I thought they were compatable with most players...maybe they are but they wouldn't play on mine. Live and learn.
These are inexpensive HDMI cables that work great. I saved a fortune purchasing these. I wish they would make an 8 foot length.
This is simply the best wrist pad I've been able to find. I just bought a second for work after a tendonitis flare-up partly due to working long hours on the computer. This is much better than all the bean-bag style junk out there. My first one had a funny chemical smell that took great pains and soaking to remove. Although, this second one is at work, I don't notice much of any smell so it seems the new ones are better in this regard. Kudos to 3M for another great product. Odd that I wasn't able to find them in the usual computer superstores though. Thank goodness for Amazon.
This is the second one of this specific item (D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router) we've ordered that we've not been able to get to work with our system. Neither my son nor I could get either of the first or second one that we ordered to connect with our DSL after multiple attempts with both. Our previous router is DLink and I've been a fan of the brand, but this version didn't work for us.
Great value and it works fine. Just took a second to figure out how to open it. :-)
I'm still waiting for my $200 Amazon gift certificate (which was due last week). They said they had technical problems and it will take another 2 weeks to send me the gift certificate. In the meantime, this TV already went down in price by more than $200 after only one month. I'm hoping that if I can get the $200 gift certificate, I'll still break even for the rapid depreciation.
The keyboard is nice and compact. The keys are well laid out. While it takes some time to getting used to, eventually you learn where all the keys are mapped. My favorite part about the keyboard is how you can just lounge on the couch or bed with your hands laid out on each side, and you can control the track ball with one thumb while clicking on the left or right mouse button, without that much movement. Its very intuitive. The reception is impressive and you don't need to have the keyboard pointing towards the computer. Installation is about the same time it takes to flip a switch.
I ordered 6 of these frames and they were delivered 3 days ahead of schedule and were packaged appropriately. None were scratched, broken, or chipped. They are exactly what I wanted - lightweight, acrylic frames that I will use to frame some book jackets in my children's room. Thanks!
Backpack is very stylish and functional. Having both hands free while carrying it around is a big plus. Old style camera bags are heavy and bulky, not this one!
I have had the HD590's for about 1 and a half years now, and i LOVE THEM... i have NEVER had a problem with them.These surpase anything i have ever heard for such a reasonable price, even compared to Sony, AKG, and Beyerdynamic.They are SOOOOOO comfertable... i sometimes wear them (even without listening to music) because they are so comfertable. I listen to music, movies, and use the Computer for LONG periods of time, and i don't even notice that they are on my head. This is partly because they are open headphones, they do not heat up your ears, and they do not Press upon your ears, they just cup them.They are lightweight, and i love how the cord is detachable, that way if by accident i get the cord stuck, and i move my head, it does not break the headphones, it just simply pull's out the cord (which is a very cheap replacement).As far as sound quality goes, im in heaven. I tend to be an audiophile, and i REALLY like to listen to good music, what ever it comes from. Whether it is from my Denon Amp, or my computer, i love to hear sound the way it should be heard. These headphones can run Very good on low power (Computer), and they work fine with Powerful amps. Right out of the box the sounds are perfect, and every sound sounds just like it should. The only thing these headphones can't do, is take the place of a good Surround system with a GOOD subwoofer, but what can you expect from such a small speaker? I also like how they are open, so as i can hear other things going on. My dad has some Sennheiser HD 280 pros, and they come no where near the HD590's. For the cheap pirce diffrence, get the good ones...Like i said, These headphones will play all ranges of sound, flawlessly. From deap lows, to Pitch highs.Don't let the price get you down eaither, If you can make these last, you will be Very pleased. Like i said, i have yet to hear a headphone that "I" can notice any better quality with, and i consider myself and audiophile.If i could die with just one thing, ide take these, for sure.~Hope this helps
I just got this battery in and mine is a Lenmar. I can't believe the difference in life this has to my original Panasonic battery. I'll check back in a few months to see if it still holds a good charge though.
Bottom line, this product works exactly as advertised, no external power supply, light weight and slim. I have an "ultra portable" ThinkPad X60. The DVD only comes with the docking station. This product fills the gap so I can access CD and DVD drives when traveling without adding a lot of weight to my backpack. It consists of the drive and a special cable that plugs into two USB ports to draw the power necessary to operate, quite clever IMHO. And one of them is a pass thru so you only "lose" one port.
I didnt like the key layout of this for my play style. if your a left hound mouse right hand keyboard which I have never met one maybe you will enjoy this but I like the old plain zboard set better.
Ok, I too was interested in keeping the Palm Vx free of dings and scratches. I bought this case and went through 4 to find one that fit and closed well (clue #1 of a poor product). When I finally go the thing working as I thought it should, I tried to dock it (probably something most Palm Vx users do) but with this case on, I cannot dock the Palm. Huh? Did anyone ever try to dock this thing with a hard case on? Am I supposed to remove the case EVERY TIME I WANT TO SYNC? (Clue #2 of a poor product). Now that I about to return it, I notice that every time I try to reconnect this thing I hit the contrast button and if I push the case to the point that I hear a click it no longer fits. (Clue #3 - this is a poor product). Then when I tried to write with the case on, I could not hold the product and write (Clue #4 of a poor product). Lastly, it occurred to me that Palm was sensitive enough to create left and right handed versions of their case but this hard shell offers only right handed version (last clue of a poor product)ADVICE: skip the ... and continue to use the leather flap and but product insurance.
I am an IT professional who has purchased many hardware items for over 30 years. This may be the most surprising for two reasons:1. The number of good reviews it gets.2. Logitech, generally known for good devices, would brand its name on this unit.Construction - is poor however on par with the price point.Keys - very poor and a cheap feel to them.Range - now here's where it falls flat to the unacceptable level. I contacted Logitech about the range which is only about 4 feet. To my shock and amazement, Logitech states this is the acceptable operating range of this unit. This was confirmed by their own website:[...]Now, if someone needed a max range of only 4 feet, wouldn't a corded model do?Conclusion - Logitech should simply be embarrassed of putting it's name on this one. It tarnishes an otherwise good reputation.
Hate it! - I bought my Sony DVD player about 6 months ago, worked great then out of the blue I kept getting &quot;cannot play&quot; errors. It will play music CDs or video CDs but NOT DVDs. Called the Sony help desk, they had me unplug it for 2 minutes, plug it back in, then insert a DVD - same message. Their response was that for 39.99 and shipping they would give me a replacement &quot;refurbished&quot; unit. For that price I bought a Zenith on sale.
Item works very well. Quick shipping and no problems. Been searching for good product for a while. Tried other products but wasn't satisfied. This product worked the best. Would recommend to anybody searching for similar item.
Ordered the 8 inch HDMI port saver from "HDMI and More" and the actual length was 18 inches! But it is cheap and still worth it. It works as advertised- I connected the port saver to my laptop and leave it in all the time so that I can hook it up to different HDTVs around the house without wearing out the laptop's HDMI connection.UPDATE:I ordered another port saver from CablesOnline and it was much better quality than the first one I got. The length is correct (8") and the cable is much thicker.
just plugged this in to the back of my TV and I get all channels in my area. No more getting up to move the antenna when I change the station. It doesnt look the best but it is the best antenna I have had and it works great as an indoor antenna.
I recently bought this 8GB SDHC card for my Canon SD1000 camera. The card works very well and I've had no problems with it so far. If you're in the market for an affordable high quality SDHC card, this may be the one for you. Sorry, I kind of sounded like a used car salesman right there, didn't I? I assure you that I don't work for Transcend. But, here's why I think this card is awesome:Pros:-Affordable!-Large 8GB capacity-Class 6 read/write speed (which is the fastest speed currently available)-Lifetime warranty (at least that's what the package says :)-Transcend is a reputable company that's been making memory products for a very long time. ( I swear to the tech Gods that I don't work for them!)Cons:- I can't think of any right now. The closest thing to a "Con" that I can think of is that if you buy this card now, it will probably become cheaper in a month or so :) No, make that 2 weeks.IMPORTANT SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT SDHC MEMORY CARDS:-SDHC cards are not compatible with most older SD cameras, SD devices, or SD card readers.-SDHC cards are rated by speed using different "classes". There are currently three data transfer speed classes available for SDHC cards. These classes are "class 2, class 4, and class 6". For example, "Class 2" would have the slowest read/write speed while "Class 6" has the fastest read/write speed. So if you have a device in which speed may play a crucial role, make sure you buy a higher "class" SDHC card. Again, this SDHC card has the fastest read/write speed available right now. Class 6 has a minimum read/write speed of 6mb/sec... while Class 2 has minimum speed rating of 2mb/sec, and Class 4 is 4mb/sec. Starting to see the pattern?SO WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "SD CARDS" AND "SDHC CARDS?SDHC is basically an upgrade to the older SD cards. The reason they upgraded it was to achieve greater data transfer speeds AND capacity than previously possible with normal SD cards... and to do this, they had to redesign the card (which is why it's not compatible with normal SD devices). This was necessary because digital cameras and digital video cameras these days have higher resolutions, which equate to larger file sizes and faster data transfer needs.I hope I haven't confused everybody by going into this much detail, but I can't help being the nerd that I am. If you are confused, don't hesitate to comment on this post and I will try my best to answer your questions. Also, any feedback is always welcome!Conclusion: Buy the card if you have a new device that uses SDHC. It rocks! (This message has been approved by the "Duke of New Mexico")
I bought this to install my aftermarket radio in my Isuzu Hombre (S10). It looks perfect. IMHO better than the one with the pocket below it. It installs with no modification. Great price too.
OFFERED FOR LESS THAN ALL BEGINNING DSLR CAMWERAS, THE CAMERA HAS FEWER FEATURES THAN THE SAMSUNG GX-1L THAT I ALREADY OWN. THE GX-1L HAS A MENU OF LIGHT SETTINGS ON AN fn SCREEN. THESE PRESET LIGHT SETTINGS MIGHT MAKE THE GX-1L SLIGHTLY EASIER TO USE THAN THE GX-1S, BUT YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE. I USE THIS CAMERA TO TAKE WITH ME ALMOST EVERYWHERE AS THE GX-1S IS LIGHT WEIGHT LIKE THE GX-1L. BOTH CAMERAS ARE A GOOD WAY TO ENTER THE WORLD OF PENTAX MOUNT CAMERAS, AND KEEP THE PRICE LOW. THEY ARE WELL MADE WITH GOOD OPTICS. YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD TO A PENTAX MOUNT SYSTEM WITH CAMERAS HAVING RELATED CHARACTERISTICS. THERE ARE MANY, MANY LENSES AVAILABLE.
Being a confirmed trackball person this is probably as good as it can be for now. Operation is silky smooth, all buttons are fullyconfigurable and the hand comfort is excellent. Sometimes cordlesscan be pesky, not so with this unit as everything is right on. I was never much for scrolling and some of the other things this unit can do, but am now just plain spoiled.
THIS CAMCORDER REPLACES MY SHOLDER HELD FULL SIZED VHS CAMERA OF 1989 VINTAGE. QUALITY OF VHS TAPED PRODUCT IS OK BUT NOT NEARLY AS GOOD AS DIGITAL CAMCORDERS OTHERS IN MY FAMILY OWN. LOTS OF FEATURES, NICE, BUT NEED TO HAVE A GOOD MEMORY ON WHERE TO FIND ALL THE BUTTONS WHEN SHOOTING. STILL SHOTS ARE NOT REALLY WORTH KEEPING AND SHOULD NOT BE A FEATURE WHICH LEADS TO BUYING THIS CAMERA. NEWER VERSION OF THIS MODEL IS THE PV-L751 WHICH SEEMS TO BE THE SAME CAMERA IN ALL RESPECTS. PANASONIC HAS NOT RELEASED UPDATED DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM ME OR XP AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FORCAST A RELEASE DATE IF THEY ARE EVER GOING TO WRITE A NEW PROGRAM. MY CAMERA HAD A DEFECTIVE LCD VIEWER AND HAD TO BE SHIPPED BACK TO ELGIN IL. YOUR COST TO SHIP, THEY PAY RETURN POSTAGE. SERVICE WAS PRETTY GOOD, ABOUT 8 DAY TURN AROUND AND THE FIX WAS MADE.
died after 25 days...5 days of actual use. now i have to pay to have it shipped to Canon. So the money I saved from buying at Amazon I'm giving to UPS, if I bought from CC or BB I could just drive and return it or get a new one.not to mention it died 3 days into my two week Hawaii vacation!!!don't know how well the camera works.
Where do I begin? Proper seal or not these things sound like 2 cans and a string (or worse). I tried ALL of the earpieces over a several hour period. And yes I read the instructions thoroughly. What a joke. Also they fall out of my ear no matter what position I use. Seldom have I seen a product so THOROUGHLY disappointing.This doesn't seem to be a popular review but I am telling you now that most of the people who gave these a good review don't sound convinced. I believe they are trying to justify a bad purchase to themselves. I am no stranger to quality audio and the E-2C has NO low end, NO mid-range and are THE MOST uncomfortable things you will ever pick up. If this is the kind of sound you like, I still think you would be happy with 2 cans and a string. It's much cheaper!
I listen to a lot of OTR (Old Time Radio), and the mp3s are hard to play on some players because the quality of the programs are so low (usually mono, and scratchy at times). My friends recommended this one for me, and I bought one and haven't been disappointed in the least. It plays all my CDs, both audio and data mp3s, wonderfully. The sound is really clear, and it comes with a lot of options. The file navigator is easy to figure out too. I never had to bother looking at the instructions. One other thing I was really worried about was it draining my batteries. It seems to handle 2 AAs for quite a decent period of time. I still wish I could find an AC adapter though.
Purchased this kit with the Pioneer DEH-1300MP CD Receiver for my husbands 1997 Honda Accord. This kit was very helpful in the proper installation of the Radio. Worth the added cost.
Best price I could find on the internet for a replacement battery for my Pioneer Inno XM receiver. Check the ratings. most cheap non-name-brand ones are 1450mAh to 1700mAh which means that they will die quicker than this one which is rated at 2000mAh. Fits perfectly. Long battery life.
I have compared the Nikon ProStaff Laser Rangefinder 440 to a Nikon Prostaff 550 and a Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport 450, using all three on the same targets.Note: I have NOT tried these units on a golf course. All three units are made in China.The Nikon 550 is a very capable laser range finder, and is very similar in ability to the Nikon 440.The main differences between the two are the slightly greater range of the 550 model.Despite the understatement of the advertising, I have ranged out to 706 yards with the Nikon 550, and 545 yards with the Nikon 440.Dark trees can be ranged up to about 400 yards with the Nikon 550, and 330 yards with the Nikon 440. Deer can be ranged to 300 yards reliably with both. The 550 model has a magnification of 6X and the 440 unit is 8X and I greatly prefer the 8X view of the Nikon 440.Both have a diopter adjustment which is adequate for my eyeglass correction of +5 diopters with and without my glasses.I also find the long rubber eyepiece of the 550 unit difficult to use if I change to and from eyeglasses, as I do not like to keep folding the rubber down, and I know from experience that you can fold these type of eyepieces only so many times before the rubber (or vinyl) cracks.Ranging Performance is:Dark trees: Nikon 550 400 yards, Nikon 440 330 yardsTelephone poles: Nikon 550 430 yards, Nikon 440 360 yardsDeer: unobstructed medium deer, both 300 yardsDark shrubs: Nikon 550: 400 yards, Nikon 440 350 yardsLight colored buildings: Nikon 550 535 yards, Nikon 440 453 yardsVery reflective targets: trucks, Nikon 550 706 yards, Nikon 440 535 yardsThey both acquire targets well and range accurately when compared to other units.I am biased toward the Nikon 440 unit, because:1. it is smaller and handier2. It has 8X magnification which I really like and use (and need)2. It is adequate for anything out to 300 yards and often 400 yards3 It costs about 60 dollars less than the Nikon 5505. The battery compartment screws down 3 turns and seems better sealed than the 1/4 turn compartment of the Nikon 5506. The optics are virtually the same on both except for magnification. Both are clear and bright.7. Generally, the range is perhaps 15 or 20 percent more for the Nikon 550 unit due to the higher laser power (15 watts pulse vs the 8.5 watts pulse of the 440 unit).Other Notes;The Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport 450 is not anywhere in the same league as the other two, despite the price (I paid 179). The Bushnell will not read beyond 230 yards on any but the most reflective target, despite what the advertising says. The longest range I could measure with it was 330 yards and that on a reflective sign. This unit is supposed to range up to 800 yards (732 meters)! It will range a tree up to 200 yards as claimed, but the best it will do on medium deer is 140 yards. It is a 4 power monocular, and will range down to 6 yards, the others will range as close as 11 yards (M). This Bushnell is by far the lowest quality of any unit I have seen. Bushnell claims water resistance, but there are various entry points for water, and if the unsealed battery compartment is opened, green circuit board is visible. If the rubber eyepiece protector is removed (all too easily) the optics are exposed and vulnerable. There is absolutely nothing to protect the electronics and optics from water and moisture. That along with very poor ranging capabilities make this Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport 450 nothing more than a child's toy, albeit an expensive one.
I've had one of these for over a year. Bought in Thailand to gain the Thai keycaps for my step-daughter. It works very well. The layout is nice, the keys give nice tactile feedback. The USB ports are nice (but rarely use them).Not sure why the other reviewer says all keys stick, probably just bought a used one that had been soaked in something. The keys are perhaps harder to push than some other keyboards, so I could see some touch or 'light-finger' typists being unhappy with it.You do need to go to Samsung's site and find the driver 'manually' to gain use of the fancy buttons, but then I also had to find my Microsoft MultiMedia-Pro keyboard driver online as well.
This product is easy to install on a home network. Just plug and go. The problem lies in the dongle. I have had two of them in the last six months. After a while they just stop working, and this is frustrating because replace dongle costs...
I always said I would not have a GPS especially for my motorcycle. Well this unit is fabulous. Very user friendly, easy to read, easy to program & easy to switch from one menu to another. Great product.
Happy with the product. They have an awesome sound, their great! The package came in a timely manner and I have no issues to report. I would recommend this product to future buyers interested in Bose speakers.Overall: satisfied
I like this item so much, I just ordered another one to use on my TV, Satellite receiver and my surround sound system!This one works so well with my PC and all of my PC accesories. I don't know why it took me so long to figure out I needed this..lol..There is a problem with the electric is this area. Myself and my neighbors have little split second flickers that are really a pain in the rear, and knock EVERYTHING off. And then I have to reset EVERYTHING again before I can use it. Sometimes no sooner than I get everything reset and the PC booted back up, another split second outage with screw it all up again.Now, with this nice little item, my PC never skips a beat during the little outages. I LOVE IT!..lol..Do yourselves a favor, and buy one!. Better yet, buy 2 or 3 of them. You'll be glad you did, especially if you have electrical storms or regular outages. It has made my life much less stressful..lol...
Memorex T-120 VHS tapes were pretty good quality picture and sound,but they have been discontinued,so you'll have to find another brand.
We are susceptible to numerous short period power drops. This keeps everything running like a champ. The pure sine output even works with the most finicky electronics.
I love this webcam it is the best still in market!! I know they are not making anymore but still you can find it on amazon great cam for its priceee give a try It won't dissapoint you ! great quality great picture works with every windows. In previous years they had some problems with software being compatibale but now It's doing just great !giev a try
I love Diamond products and software and this product is much better than anything put out by Creative. Give them credit for offering Window 7 downloads and drivers on their website as well as an affordable alternative to big ticket items that aren't half as good as this. The sound is wonderful and better than any onboard motherboard, Diamond is great and I love how much richer my music and DVDs sound.
If you have a point & shoot, this is definitely the best tripod for it. ( I don't know how it is for the others)It is the lightest and smallest that you can get. I did a lot of research before purchasing this one. After reading great reviews, I purchased it just before going on a cruise. I was definitely not disappointed !
This company does not live up to their promises when supporting their products. Once they sell you a product, you are essentially on your own if if breaks or does not work as advertised. I do not recommend purchasing ANY of their products. They will leave you high and dry!!!
This stuff makes stickers. Very nice. Not at all what I needed for my office; laminating drivers medical cards. My Bad. Now they are opened, I can't return them.......Please be sure you are ordering what you need. double sided laminate is part#510.
This is one great tower! unbelievable price for a tower and power supply. This is so adaptable and roomy........great if you need plenty of space for expansion.
All the Dayton cables that I have purchased are very high quality. DONT waste your money on "high end" cables. I am an electrical engineer and most of the high end cables are simply a waste of money. If the wire inside is a certain diameter of copper it will always conduct the signal the same. A label of "Super Duper" won't make it work better. Gold contacts help. After that cables typically fail at the point where they are connected to the actual plug. After thirty years in electronics and concert sound I have NEVER had a consumer electronics cable fail whether it was a radio shack two dollar cable or otherwise. These are a great balance of quality manufacturing and price.
I like the physical desing of the battery because it adds a little lift to my laptop. As for Extended hours of use I'm not so sure. But for a few dollars more than a traditional battery it was worth the try.
I really like this shower radio. It sounds clear. It is easy to use. It is easy to install and replace the batteries.
I have to say... I took my new lens outside tonight for the first time, with, as the previous reviewer had, a full moon. I couldn't find my tripod anywhere, so I rested the tripod mount of the lens on a fence and handled the rest the old-fashioned way. I focused manually (not used to doing THAT anymore!) and snapped two frames. Back inside, I downloaded the memory card onto my laptop and voila! Darn good shot of a VERY big moon. Not as sharp as the Corrie Everhart photo that was uploaded to the product page, but considering I was sitting on my own heels with no tripod and no remote shutter button, I thought is was pretty decent. I actually had to remove the 2x convertor and shoot without it, because with it I was still too close to the moon! Go figure! So far, so good. This is gonna be buckets of fun!
This switch is built like a brick, with the weakest point being the little plastic handle, able to withstand drops with ease. One should not be worried about the build quality on this device at this price point. Now it functions exactly as stated allowing you to watch OTA TV along with your service provider, whether it be cable, direct tv, or dish network as long as your service provider uses a coax cable to send you the signal. To use the device you simply move the little plastic handle from one end to the other. I know I am going off on a tangent, but setting it up to work with your TV is probably one of one's questions regarding this device as it was mine.Set-Up process:-Connect your OTA antenna and your service's provider coax cable to the dual end of the device (IN) I suggest putting your subscriber's service coax cable in the input (IN) marked cable on the device.-Connect your antenna to the only other available input (IN) on the device.-Buy a coax cable either RG6 or RG59 with F-Plugs on each end (Both Female Ends), and connect it from the device to your TVNote: You should buy a coax cable that is exactly the same as your subscriber's coax cable to prevent signal degradation or loss.Make sure your TV has a built-in tuner if you want to use a basic antenna to pick up OTA channels.Uses for this switch:-If you are recording a show, you can switch to OTA to watch a different show-If you live in an ethnic area where there is a lot of broadcasting stations in your area, or your subscriber blocked PBS or removed any other OTA station you can now watch it again, by switching the signal to OTA.-Getting OTA HD channels that are not available through your subscriber.-Pranks-TV time-outOverall this device is solid, and highly recommended. If you have any questions about this device or setup feel free to leave comments.
I had all of my home theater devices configured in just a few minutes. Very intuitive setup screens for activities and devices. Great help features for troubleshooting built into the remote.
Bag is well made and well thought out to do exactly what it says it does.Holds laptop, power supply, headphones and other bits and pieces you might need to access while on board aircraft.I use it as my "personal" carry on item in conjunction with some other bag which holds clothes and gear that I won't use during flight.Works very well for me and I feel the quality of product warrants the price.
When I bought this up-converting DVD player I expected that it would improve the picture guality of my conventional DVDs when played on my new Samsung plasma HDTV. However, I doubted that it could actually give HD picture quality. I was wrong. The picture on a good DVD played with this player is equal in quality to that of a high definition cable broadcast. Panasonic rates the upconversion quality of this player at 1080p. I can neither confirm nor deny this level of resolution since my HDTV is a 720p unit and 720p is the resolution broadcast by my cable company. But this unit definitely is capable of 720p picture quality and may well approach 1080p on HDTVs with this resolution. Considering both its terrific performance and bargain price, I highly recommend this DVD player. Please note that Panasonic recommends connecting this unit to your HDTV with an HDMI cable -- which I did -- for optimum performance.
This compact radio has great sound and great reception. You can save up to 10 FM stations and 5 AM stations. It also picks up 5 local TV stations as well as a weather station.Well worth the price.
So I had a Plantronics M175C headset, which worked OK, but the mike was no good unless it was almost in my mouth. This SH-230 headset has a great mike, so that is no longer a problem. It also has a better earphone, so I can hear the conversation much better.However, there are few downsides. First is that the side support is really flimsy. I dropped the headset ONCE, from about 2 feet off my desk, and the piece snapped off. Turns out that it is held on by about 4 mm2 of plastic. This appears to be a known problem by Sennheiser, because they sell replacement side supports, http://www.amazon.com/Acc-headsets-side-support-SoHo/dp/B00382BU1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1281561671&sr;=8-1. Search for TPS-03 to find other sources.Second, the headset requires a Sennheiser amplifier or extension cable, since it only comes with the Sennheiser quick disconnect plug. I used the extension with a standard 3/32" headset plug: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CCEL190-2-Dect-gsm-Cable/dp/B000IXTEAQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1281561325&sr;=8-2 So, with the headset, cable, and replacement supports, this becomes a pretty pricey solution.Third, the headset is barebones compared to other models in the same price range. Of course, they want you to buy their amplifiers, so it does not include a volume control or mute switch. Thankfully, I can use those features on my phone, but it was much more convenient to have them closer at hand.So, it is what I had to have, so that callers could hear me, but I would have preferred better build quality and features.
These pc133 512 mb sdram modules are now sometimes hard to find. These allowed me to keep using my existing PC in a more usable manner for awhile longer.
The product was really good and has had no problems whatsoever. I'm very happy with the product.
Highly recommended for home use.Repair parts are available and not packaged in a kit.Get this Chapin and say goodby to the 1-2 gallon Gilmour sprayers...
The Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor X6800 is the fastest Intel processor as of the end of 2007. It is 2.93 GHz; 1066 MHz FSB; and 4 MB L2 Cache. It is much faster and more stable than the fastest AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) CPU.I bought the X6800 for my games computer. I call it games computer because I only use it to play games, specifically Microsoft Flight Simulator and its many add-ons. However, it completely messed up my computer. Let me explain why.The chip warms up pretty quickly--we are talking temperatures of up to 90 degrees Celsius! That's how hot it got to be in my computer. My ASUS motherboard comes with temperature probe software, so I was easily able to measure this temperature. When such high temperatures are reached, my computer automatically shuts down to protect itself--a nice feature, but one that will eventually corrupt your Windows software. After several unannounced shutdowns, my Windows software became corrupt and I was no longer able to boot-in into Windows. I had to do a system restore! Thank God I had just backed-up my computer the day before.Don't make the same mistake I did. In order to run the Intel X6800, you need to have a very sophisticated cooling system in your computer case. I actually have 6 fans in there, but that was not enough. I have a fan on each of my two Nvidia graphics cards; one over the CPU; one on the power box, and two fans, one on each end of the case. All 6 fans were not enough to prevent the internal temperature of the case to reach the high 70s Celsius. Within seconds my computer would shut down.You need to buy a case with liquid cooling, and many are available for purchase on the web. A good website is frozencpu. be aware also that the hotter a chip becomes, the slower it will work. With a god cooling system you will get the optimum performance out of the X6800.Also be aware that not all motherboards will run the Intel X6800 (LGA775). Check with your manufacturer first. You either will have to upgrade your BIOS or buy a new motherboard.The X6800 will be great for gaming if you have a good computer case with an advanced cooling system.
This products meets and exceeds expectations!!I priced name brand battery and charger for just over $50.I purchased 3 batteries and a charger for just over $40.And with a 3 year guarantee from the manufacturer my power needsshould outlast the life of my camera...
This product went on right over top of the existing mat style sound deadener I had put in the car, and it made a world of difference. I covered my transmission tunnel, and had some left to do the floor pan behind the drivers seats. Keep in mind it is very thick, I had to crack a hidden area of my center console to get it to sit down, but it's ok. Also managed to get my cd's to not skip as much, I placed this on top of the pocket underneath my radio, and it keeps pressure there to help it not bounce around.Granted, if I hadn't changed the whole suspension it wouldn't ride so rough, but this is a fix.I thought the product itself was great, though it could bear to be cheaper.
I bought this TV a few years ago. When I hooked up this TV to cable the TV started turning itself off. The color wasn't as good as I'd hope nor was the picture.
Your warranty may be useless. This is how Lenovo does business. I have owned several IBM Thinkpads and have several client groups with them as well and all of the IBM's have been sturdy and reliable performers.Since the transition frmo IBM to Lenovo, I have had three Lenovo's, one with a three year warranty. These last three Thinkpads went dead within a a few days to a few weeks and the third had a keyboard that fell apart in addition to multiple usage problems, both s/w and h/w. Having been forced to do the multiple hours of diagnostics myself due to lack of customer service and adequate tech support, I learned and told the techs exactly what the problems were. They amounted to poor build and quality control both on s/w and h/w. This was done within the first week of each machine.For three years I tried to get Lenovo resolution. I was repeatedly transferred around, even eventually to a person at IBM, as the first one was sold during the transition. That "single point of contact", after a few months of calls with no forward motion, the rep told me he would call me back after his family holiday, which was clearly more important than any small business continuity. Of course there was no call back from that Lenovo contract employee at the IBM office and no other person to handle the quality and warranty issues of the new machines. The best they offered was a refurbished machine, which I should pay for prior to shipping and wait for a refund, or send in for repair and wait 2-6 weeks for a response, which according to the "single point of contact" would undoubtedly be a refurbished/used unit. This is to replace a machine that was reported as bad within four days of receiving, that cost over 2,200usd.The warranty called for hot swap repair or return/replacement within thirty days (authorization required). That's Lenovo "customer sucksness".Try ASUS. Lenovo has been trying to keep pace and has been subverting ASUS technology ideas to do so for nearly two years that I am specifically aware of. ASUS makes a better machine with a better warranty that is actually honored; better built, more rugged, attractive and green than most, with something for everyone. Most importantly, ASUS keeps working. When it doesn't perform perfectly or if you want to tweak the system, it is easy to find online, telephone and local support. If you are not getting an answer locally, it is not too difficult to get to the support lines or even corporate to resolve the issue. Not the case with Lenovo.So, I am still sitting here with three bad Lenovo's now that the two and three year warranties have expired without even minimal support from Lenovo from the first week, where they continually put me off with reassurances til it was too late to return the new model to the seller. Like many, I too, have contacted the FTC and AG.The poor quality is indicative of Lenovo and it's poor business and manufacturing processes, which are not indicative of IBM or IBM's original or leftover stock of Thinkpads, some of which Lenovo may still have.You are very lucky if you got a reasonably well working product, or even replacement parts sent if you had an "overnight service" warranty with Lenovo (where people have generally been made to sit for hours with telephone tech support and essentially perform repairs themselves, or simply bury the expensive machine if possibly needed parts are not in stock - there are rarely authorizations for return or replacement).After fifteen years of Thinkpads, I give up. The transition to Lenovo has left an indelible black mark on the products, from poor quality control and lack of appropriate customer service to abandonement of warranty. Many complaints by many people have been made regarding the failure of Lenovo to uphold warranty contracts on the faulty equipment they continue to generate.
The chips did not function in a dual channel mode. I do not have ability to test the chips on my own. All I can say is that when I put them into the computer they were much slower than the chips previously installed.
This is my second APC. They are very functional an easy to use. They weigh a ton and are bulky but it's not your wallet and your not moving it all day. However, it hurts your wallet because they aren't cheap. I use these to protect expensive entertainment equipment and that's it. I've never experianced a failure with mine but I've also never had a power surge since owning the first unit. I bought my first one 2 years ago at Vanns for $300. I bought this one on Amazon from Vanns for $249. Dosen't have battery back-up but who really needs battery back-up??
I have just spent 5 minutes trying to get this damn printer to print an envelope without mangling it. Wonderful.
Yeah, this is pretty cool! I got it for christmas(and like any other kid), I wanted to open it right away! Yeah, you can IM without being on the computer, but there are some bad things:The computer must be turned on. When using it for the first time, you have to charge it for 16 hours! You must be about 150 feet close to the coputer or it goes haywire and you loose your connection. And you can't use your buddy icons, so your Super Buddie Icons are useless. But you can still use emoticons, but they arn't the special one's you buy on the internet. I would auctually give this a 3.5 rating, but I can't. C-ya!
1) Will not see all songs on a CD. I have a country music MP3 CD of 180 songs, and it will only be able to access 167 of them. It won't see the last 13. I also have a bluegrass music CD of 200 songs, and it only reads the first 179 of them. All files on both CD's are in the root directory.2) Reads ID3 tags (somewhat), but the embedded software crashes if you try to scroll through the tracks to find the song you want -- you need to turn the radio off and back on again. Overall, VERY POOR embedded software design!3) Audio skips occasionally when reading an MP3.4) Radio tuner will not receive all the stations that my other boombox does.The only good thing I can say about it is that has a good, loud, clear sound unlike many other boomboxes.
I bought these speakers for a cruise I went on not sure about power supply on a cruise ship. (it turned out to be 110 VAC) But the im5 came with everything but a backup generator. It has several adaptors for different voltages as well as battery power (which lasted longer than I expected) and oh yeah, great sound. The only thing missing is a remote. But it is a nice little package and very portable. I'm planning a trip to europe next year and the im5 will be there. It sounds good in my office too.
I have a NIkon D200 and a newer video ipod. The camera connector works perfectly. I use both a 1GB & a 2GB Lexar card. Transfered the 1GB card in about 30 minutes... this may seem long but not much more than compared to transfer to a G4 or G5. I was going to get the Epson P3000 but decided to try the iPod connector first. The P3000 would be great, however I only occasionally would use it and for those times the Apple connector will work great. I have 2 batteries for the Nikon so it's easy enough to charge the night before. It did not drain it so bad that I couldn't make it through the day. The iPod I had charged ahead of time and it was also not a problem. I'm semi-professional as far as my photography... professional should by the Epson P3000 if your out shooting a lot of GB's... other wise this is great for the few times a year I may need to clear a card several times a day. Very compact so it is easy to carry with the ipod & camera. If you have an iPod & digital camera you should have one of these in case you ever need to back up your photos.
Bought this for my wife-it's Pink and she's a Mary Kay Consultant -perfect!!She loves it!BUT -the camera is also OUTSTANDING-have had several other digitals-and all had shortcomings-hard to see screens,short battery life,etc.THIS Sony is amazing-compact,amazing battery life,user friendly,etc.Highly Recommended as a MUCH Much Better Than Average point and shoot.And-yes-you can "fiddle" with the settings too-but how many of us really do that?Resolution and zoom great too.This is a "can't go wrong" purchase!!
Although I was a little disappointed with the cheap look and feel of this machine, I have been pleased with the overall performance. The remote is a bit too much like a toy, but it is functional. I would most likely recommend this to a family or friend.
This is one of the best products I have ever owned. Great interface and support. Huge screen with huge album art! Marketplace is easy to navigate. Would buy this product again. Love it!
The product shipped to me in the time promised and was in the condition expected, new and unused.
By far the best portable media player on the market!! Compare it to an ipod side by side, feature for feature.......why would you choose anything but a zune?! I carry mine everywhere. I love the big screen and the cheap music options. plus it is the Prefect companion to my Xbox 360. I also taike mine to my barbershop and get fresh music and a fresh fade at the same time (every one who works at the barbershop has a zune and we wirelessly trade music) Quit looking at mp3 players and get a Zune!
This is a very nice surge protector for the price and convenient for ares that dose not have a lot to plug into it, I am very happy with this surge protector.
good. comes with lock/password feature me thinks. solid
I have two of these. The first I purchased 3 years ago and have used extensively for video capture in the field. It is a very well made enclosure. I very much disagree with the reviews that blast the Nexstar for overheating. The fact that the outside of the unit gets hot means that the heat is being carried away from the drive.Based on one of these negative reviews, I purchased one of the other recommended external drive enclosures. Both drives that were contained in that device have died prematurely.Today, I am going to buy my third Nexstar 3 USB/ESata drive enclosure.
This Security Kit provides flexibility and security at reasonable cost. Nothing is ever completely secure, but this Kit provides excellent deterrence.
ITS A SURPRISE CABLE FOR THE PRICE. ITS WORK WELL SO FAR WE HAVE NOT NOTICE ANY LOSS OF SIGNAL OF BAD PICTURE QUALITY.
This little brush works pretty good. It's not replacement for really cleaning your vinyl but I'm sure no one thought it would be. I will say to read the direction for how to use before fiddling with it.
I love it. It is everything that I expected and then some. If you shoot enough pics to think about buying one of these then quit thinking about it and get one. This one works incredibly well and was a whole lot better price than the name brand. Perfect fit and the batteries all work with each other. Great product.
The arms that go around the back of your ears are too soft/flimsy to hold them in position, and the earbuds are a little too large to fit into your ears (my ears are average) so they do not stay in place.It's annoying to have to reposition your headphones during athletic activity.
I bought this item about a month ago and find it very useful. I live in Los Angeles so a GPS system is very helpful finding my way around. I agree with another reviewer that the load time is a bit slow, but nothing that would cause me to have an issue with it. The maps themselves are Navtech maps and are used in the majority of preinstalled GPS systems of major car makers. There are several options with the 'advanced' mode and the basic mode offers simple navigation tools. I would recommend this to anyone considering a GPS system who doesn't want to spend over $500.
Finally after going through many cases, this one is the only one I found that works for the thicker 60GB Zen. Shame on Creative for their responses to me and their recommendations of so many cases that do not fit this player. Huge Kudos to this company that have finally made my Xmas gift functional for hiking and jogging for me !
I have been trying to get this computer repaired for 2 months now. The service people in India are pitiful and attempting any minor conversation is a 2 hour ordeal with them asking the same questions over and over. Please save me from "HP Total Care". Buy anything but a HP computer.
I have used sevearl of Garmins units over the last ten or so years. The map 76 was a good unit for it's time. My company bought over 500 of the 60 Csx units and distributed them to the field. They work great on land and water. Reception is very good and like all Garmin products it is very user friendly. Most of the reviews I have read are very accurate so I won't bore you with the same details. It is an awesome unit. I do recommend it. The ONLY drawback it has is that it doesn't float like the 76 series. The 76Csx and the 60Csx are the same exact units except for screen size and shape. The 76 screen is a little larger, but the functions and capabilities are the same on each. The sugg. retail price is the same on each. So, one would ask how to choose between the two. May I recommend the 76 series simply because my 4 month old 60Csx is in the bottom of a boat ramp in the South Texas marsh. My partner lost his just 2 weeks ago in the marsh also. I know exactly where mine is and he's pretty sure when he lost his. If they floated I know I would still have mine. If you have no intentions of using it in the water then you can't go wrong with either unit, they are both excellent.
I bought this bag to replace my 4 year old Targus bag. This bag is excellent and stores your computer very safely, and has lots of protective features. I feel like I could throw my laptop inside this bag and throw it off a roof with no damage! The only complaint I have is that it is advertised as having "moderate storage" on the Targus website. I has a little room, but I carry a mouse, a presenter, a small USB hub, misc. cords, cables, my laptop charger and after I put all that in there, it is pretty snug. The file compartment is by far my favorite feature to keep papers flat and not bent. If you don't carry much besides your computer and some basics or want extraordinary protection for your laptop, this is the bag for you!
What a great player this could have been, with +r / +RW functions like on the fly editing, great video output quality, neat desin. Alas, in true Philips fashion, there are more bugs in this thing than your average Computer Game (there have been 2 new firmware released in July alone!). You cannot timer record from external inputs. External inputs (all of them!) become unselectable when the guide+ system takes over. It doesn't work with Satelite. Recorded material has an artifact bug in the overscan area that will display a thin blue moving line on PC DVD Players and most non-Philips Players (JVC, Panasonic) (looks like bad tracking on the good old VCR). Like the Q50 before it, this unit is just one compromise after the other to make it work. Stay away from it, stay away from Philips. Their support was useless. Too bad, it could have been a great system.
I gave this to my husband for a Christmas present - and it was an absolute winner! He loves it - and so do I, as I am now off the hook for navigating. The StreetPilot has a very clear display (automatically changes from day to night view as it gets dark) and clear verbal directions. You can choose from a variety of voices and accents in English and there are many more languages. You can also download (later, at cost) maps from around the world - a feature we plan to try when we go to Australia later this year.
These are so fun. They aren't very sturdy, but they are not meant to be. These are more like inexpensive, fun, party favors. Children and adults both get a kick out of these and we all end up laughing and switching the glasses around to see all the designs. I always hand out the glasses to everyone in the room and get everyone to put them on at the same time, tell them to look at the Christmas tree, and wait for their reactions. I don't tell them ahead of time what to expect.
After many years of fine service, my old 301 no older had a relationship with a heart rate monitor. The new one replacing it does and all the other other features work fine. I like it's small size as compared to some of the later models.
Ready to use right out of the box.Very useful and easy to use
That is a LOT of cost for a 2.1GB no matter the software included... Could have at least put it on a 200GB... Geesh.
This device is awesome in terms of price and quality of the product...missing some features from the Samsung app store but it doesn't affect negatively its functioning.Highly recomended!!
OK, so the Zen software doesn't bring it up under the same menu as the internal memory... For this price, I can live with that. AND it isn't the fault of the card, anyway. It is easy to pop it in and double the storage on my Creative Labs 8 GB ZEN MP3 player. This one was on their list as compatible, and it is. Now I'm thinking about picking up a few more to expand my preloaded library.
Used this on a two-hour drive thru winding mountain roads, and then back. Also used in another vehicle while driving fast and hard over rough and very bumpy desert terrain for a total of probably 10+ hours. Charger always stayed in nice and secure. Signal never missed, always very clear and reliable reception. The charger-in-charger feature is very nice also, used a couple times. It also had a secure fit and had no problems with it at all. Really like this, extremely easy to use and works great.
A great camera for my highly cafinated hands!Highly Intuitive menuing system allows you to use EVERY feature!Couldn't possibly be happier with this purchase!Highest Marks!Purchase and delivery was as promised and hastle free!
Might be slower than you think.but works great to me.If you want a faster method to print on 2 sides.Manually turn the paper is still the way to go.
I received the bag on the date i was told that it was going to delivered. I opened the box it very well protect it.The bag it self as a lot compartment to all your camera asserories. I very satify with the product and services.
The crimper works well and seems very solid and heavy. Minus a star because the instructions included are minimal at best. I found a few videos online that were helpful. I bought this because it always ended up that on cables I would buy (from Amazon) would eventually wear out on the plastic part that is supposed to snap in to your ethernet socket. Eventually the snap was gone creating a loose connection that would easily slip out. This ends up being a very inexpensive way to have a 'new' cable. Since I have had no luck with wireless routers I'm dependent on ethernet cables and this is a great tool and money saver.
Very good quality. And a great savings when you consider the price of genuine Epson ink.
it get's a little bit slow once you open a couple applications, thing you would not expect given the technical data of this laptop. I also prefer that a laptop has the connections (USB, headphones, etc.) on its backside, so you don't have to look at all the cables sticking out of your machine, even from the front. The remote control, once you enter it in the slot, there is no way to get it out again without some "kitchen tool", at least I could not find any mechanism. These are the only defects I could find about this laptop, besides that, it's awesome.
I Have all ready purchased the zen V and the 1gb nano. The zen V plus is great. As someone who uses windows and has all my music on Musicmatch jukebox this was the right player. I am not sure why everyone is all about the ipod when this is a much better player. It feels great in the hand and has a great battery life. I have had problems with Creative customer service with my zen V but this player was easy to use and no problems yet. The screen is very colorful and photos look good. The screen is hard to see in bright sunlight. I would recommend this player and the price point is lower than a similar ipod. While I have not filled up my player yet, I am wishing I got the 4gb model.
I got mine in a &quot;it's got to go&quot; sale at a local big name computer/office supply store for about $29. The directions are less-than-stellar; you're going to have to experiment. The photo quality isn't all that bad for a cheapie. Getting an updated driver from the Micro Innovations web site seems to be a chore for many buyers as there are NO drivers available as of the time of this posting. Get something good for your money.
The case meets all my needs. There is plenty of space for any kind of CPU cooling solution. The plastic side panel allows me to see exactly what is going on inside the case and the blue fan LEDs make the case glow.
By reputation Western Digital drives are very good BUT this retail packaged drive's warranty is for one year FROM DATE OF MANUFACTURE. There is nothing on the packing to indicate this and I only found out about it when I went to WD's website and entered my drive's serial number to buy an extended warranty. My brand new drive was manufactured 2/05 so I'm out of luck. You might want to look at other brands if the warranty is important to you.
It really works. I just installed it last night and now it's easy to me to switch between my cable and my antenna.
I have had mine for two years now. It works well, perfect fit too. My only complaint is that the plastic gets brittle over time. If you only intend to install one radio and forget about it, it will work nicely. Like me, I like to get in and mess around now and again. I have a crack in mine and the brackets on the back broke where the screws were mounted. Just the pressure from the screws cracked the plastic into a perfect larger hole. I will be purchasing a new one to replace the one I have. At this price, I can't complain too much.
We've had this for about 3 and a half years now and 5 of the ports have gone bad. Because of that, the switch itself is slow and intermittent. We'll be replacing it immediately, but not w/another D-Link product for sure.
I hated the earbuds that came with my iPod--they wouldn't stay in my ears unless I jammed them in until they hurt. I read some good reviews of the JVC Gumy headphones, so I bought a pair. Another disappointment--they are virtually identical to the original Apple ones, except that they only come in weird colors that don't go with my iPod. If you want a pair of earphones that stay in place comfortably and still sound good, try the Koss Sparkplugs instead. I'm much happier with those!
it lasted a month, the harddrive lasted a little longer than the case... i can't get a refund cause i already open it... i guess you get what you pay for
Great product and great quality. The only issue I had was when I was connecting my laptop to a Television the audio/rca cables needed a converter. That is just an extra purchase to make, but it worked out okay.
This product represents good value and appears to be a good quality cable. The only minor problem I found was that the colour coded bands around each connector can be slightly confusing if you are connecting your cable to the back of your equipment in poor light as the green and blue look rather similar.
This is the Microsoft Word equivalent of a keyboard - tons and tons of features, most of which you'll never use. And like Word's Office Assistant, some of the features are downright annoying. And unlike Office Assistant, you can't turn them off. My biggest gripe is with the automatic override of the function keys. By default, all function keys are mapped to some macro such as opening "My Computer" or "Send". This functionality is toggled by a hard button called F-Lock, however, the default for the F-Lock is off (enabling the macros) and there's no way to make it default to on.In theory, you can override this behavior through the iTouch software, but that only works for single keystrokes. In other words, you can override the functionality of the F4 key, but not Alt-F4 which I use constantly. You HAVE to turn the F-Lock on to re-enable that functionality and you HAVE to do it every time you reboot.Another minor annoyance is the presence of a suspend button on the keyboard. On more than one occasion I've shut down my computer on accident when a book leaned up against the keyboard.On the plus side, I do have to admit that I'm addicted to the extra buttons which I've mapped to my webmail server and daily read sites. The programmability of these buttons is a very smart move.
Took me a while to find the proper drivers to use on Windows 7, but after that it works great. I was very suprised and pleased to be able to play Left 4 Dead 2 online with a average ping of 60-65. I have even seen it as low as 33 one time. Thats incredible for a wireless setup.The only complaint, as noted by everyone else is the short cable for the antenna.I would definitely but this again for any future computer.
I bought this as a replacement in my Magicolor 3100 laser printer. The printer had stopped working with an error message, saying that the transfer unit needed to be replaced. I usually order parts directly from Konica Minolta, but I decided to give this one a try this time. The part arrived quickly and was easy to install. The printer has been working perfectly ever since. I'm pleased with the product I received.
I bought this sharp stereo not too long ago,and was incredibly impresed in the sound it makes!There's a "surround" feature that only works when playing DVD's and CD's that makes it sound like it echoes!The bass is hair blowing(sometimes literaly if you put your hand or face in front of the subwoofer), and I'm VERY surprised people gave it a bad review!I almost didn't buy this stereo because of the bad reviews!If your looking for a stereo perfect for your own small space or room,this is the perfect choice!Trust me,you will NOT,I repeat NOT regret this Sharp stereo!
I am using this router hardwired to a Windows Desktop, and wireless with a Mac PowerBook G4 with an AirPort Extreme card. Installation could not have been any easier, and no set-up was even required. The Mac picked up the signal and adapted immediately without even a restart.The only downfall is that the Mac's AirPort card is only a 54Mbps card, so I am not able to experience the power of the 108Mbps router. Signal strength is great through several walls and even makes it out onto my balcony. Highly recommended!
I really thought that after powering this beauty up and getting it charged it would be a no brainer.I think 'IT' is laughing at me since I can't really figure it out...I do believe it works though,even if I can't get it to go!....... It may come down to the instruction manual as it doesn't seem to be real explanitory to the point of lacking information in an accurate step by step format.I believe it could be simplified greatlyI put it down(the manual that is)and fumbled through the menu to where I programmed the clock,and starting point or home.I walked down the street and it seemed to follow me exactly where I was going.If I return the product,It won't be becasuse I think it is defective but because It seems to be one of those strange and curios things and I couldn't quite get all the pieces of the puzzle together.It gets a 5 because it wins the battle for today.
I ordered this case based on the picture on here, and the one i got does not zip-up and looks very girly, like a purse. I ordered a case to keep dust and sand out of my camera because i'm deployed to Iraq, and the case they sent is useless to me. I emailed the company with no responce and if someone from the company see's this please let me know if i can exchange this. Thank-you
I have the Pelican 1020 Micro-Case in Mossy Oak (No carabiner).Inner Dimensions: 5.31" x 3.56" x 1.68"Outer Dimensions: 6.37" x 4.75" x 2.12"These are the claims:* GREAT FOR RUGGED SPORTS - NOT FOR SWIMMING OR SUBMERGING* Water resistant, crushproof, and dust proof* Easy open latch* Rubber liner for extra protection doubles as o-ring seal* Automatic Pressure Equalization Valve - balances interior pressure, keeps water out* Stainless steel hardware* Carabiner* Lifetime Guarantee of Excellence* Available in clear with color liner or solidIt's a good size. I haven't fully tested it, but I wondered about the "Crush Proof" claims so we drove a Chevy Lumina over it. Case and contents (various survival stuff including a lensatic compass) were undamaged. Pretty impressive.
We purchased this for our son who likes to watch movies on trips. We wanted a 9" that had a quality picture at the lowest price. After searching through reviews this is what we found and have been very happy with the unit. Other reviews indicate the battery life is low but that will likely never be an issue since our van has a power-outlet. The controls are very simple to use which was another huge bonus. And one more comment ... it runs very quiet! Note that most of our experience has been with headphone usage - no problem with volume level.
It was larger than expected...outside of case is better quality than expected...I have no problem with zipper or CD's sliding out. It's a great bargain. It is much better than I expected for the price! I would buy another if needed.
Well, I have never read her first book, which everyone else seems to be comparing this one. Therefore, I had no preconceived expectations. However, after reading this one, I don't want to read anything else by this author. This was one of the biggest wastes of time I have ever read. The only reason I finished it was to find out &quot;who did it.&quot; Well, guess what? She (Tartt) didn't even give me that satisfaction.The first couple of (long) chapters were good and interesting. It was downhill from there. Tartt bogged us down in detailed descriptions of things that had nothing to do with the plot. I literally skimmed and skipped through entire pages!Do NOT waste your money on this book!
Dec 2006 - updates to my review. I've had a few years (4) of using this. Since then, there are faster version (85Mb) and 200Mb coming out soon. It's rated at 14Mb, I get consistently in the 6-7Mb range. It depends on how many electrical devices are sharing that particular circuit. So if you have unshielded or "noisy" motor appliances (vacuum cleaners, blenders, etc.) plugged into the same circuit, your speed will drop.I've tested 85Mb and 200Mb at my house. The best I can get is 36Mb with the 85Mb, and 90Mb with the 200Mb. So keep in mind that max rated speed is just that, theoretical max but not real world.November 21, 2002I am a power user, so my experience may be different. I have an ATTBI cable modem in the livingroom, next to tv. It is too messy to run long cat5 cable from there to other parts of the house. I already have 802.11b wireless setup, but:1. I want something faster, 802.11b is rated at 11mb, in reality, you get roughly half of that, less if you have more than one wireless clients (which I do, 3 laptops, 3 desktops).This product claimed 14mb, which I should be able to get most of the rated speed as I am not planning on sharing with any other device.2. 802.11b is not secure enough for this particular connection. WEP128 is too easy to crack, I've done it myself war driving in my neighborhood. I want to connect my cable modem to my gateway/server.Given the requirements, I've done a lot of searching and decided that the PLEB is the best fit. I ordered it and got it within a week. Quick glance through the docs, installed the setup sw on my laptop (had to boot into w2k, as I usually run linux). Config both units, tested them out. Worked perfectly.I did run into a few minor problems that was mentioned by others. The units have to be plugged directly into wall plug. Even just plugging into simple 3 to 1 adapter won't work. Glad I had the electricians added a lot of additional wall plugs when I remodeled the family room.I put one PLEB in the family room where the cable modem is, the other in the laundry room in the back of the house. Moved my server back there, plug it in... and everything worked great. The speed is faster than I was getting with the 802.11b (I am using Cisco Aironet 352 AP and 350 PCM and PCI cards for laptop/desktop respectively.Overall, I am very happy with this. Wish it was faster than 14mb, but that's just because I use that server as a fileserver.I am thinking of buying several more, one for each bedroom as it's more secure than wlan and faster to boot.
This knife is definitely worth buying. It cuts like a dream, very sharp out of the factory. The blade and handle look awesome, and are balanced perfectly. The sheath that mine came with was great too. The rubber grip does its job very well. Overall, a great value and great knife in general.
Very disappointed. As with many other products, Lexmark didn't update the printer drivers to be completely compatible with Windows Vista. Can only print & nothing else. No longer an all-in-one. A waste of money.
I've been trying to find an AC adapter to run my "old" 3rd generation ipod - the one with a click wheel and four round buttons. I purchased this dock to listen to music from a stereo receiver but found it would not charge my ipod, also the remote control had no effect, and occasionally the ipod would freeze up until it was removed from the dock. Through determined experimentation I found that this dock will work in every way if you power it from an older style AC adapter that connects with a Firewire to ipod cable. For the 3rd gen ipod I suggest this rather than the USB style cable and AC adapter that comes with the unit.I am glad there's a way to use my older ipod, it still works well as a music player and with its 40 Gb capacity it can hold a lot of music.I like all Apple products very much, which makes it harder to give this product a full 5 stars as Apple has implied that this AV Connection Kit is compatible with my ipod. This unit does however work well with newer ipods that connects via USB.
I have just purchase this item, compare to the PC handheld I feel that it is quit easy to use. (+) small a light, able to inter face with outlook. work well not mush of a problem. (-) backlight is not useful, uuable to have word doc. save on palm, maybe someone can able to help.
These are great headphones. The quality of the sound is perfect. My only complaint is that I couldn't pump the sound up high enough. I don't know why sound detail has to require a quieter sound. My perfect headphones in an ideal world would have both.
I've worked in I.T. for over 15 years supporting MACs and PCs, and all I can say is wow. This has speed, reliability, style, and flexibility. The MAC OS X installed (10.4.8) does almost everything I want, and for those who absolutely need Windows XP, this machine can run that too (although I don't see why you'd want to). The 20 inch screen is beautiful. We have a 32 inch Sony TV and find ourselves watching movies instead on this. The Sound is great, not perfect, but with my airport express(sold separately), I can send my music over to my stereo and enjoy it separately from my computer sounds. This is my 4th MAC since I completely switched over from PCs. I've also switched over my sister, my father, and 4 friends, not one will ever go back to PCs. I know some people say "PCs are for games", I disagree, nobody wants a crash during an online game. You want something for games? I'd recommend a PS2, PS3, or a Wii. In summery if you are looking for a computer to be happy with buy this one.
I loved this remote so much that I bought another one for my upstairs home theater. BIG MISTAKE. The power blaster things are constantly interfering with each other; changing channels downstairs when you use one upstairs.I should have known better if not for the documentation tricking me into thinking that its a great idea to have two of these. Here is the exact verbiage from the documentation (page 36)..."if you are fortunate enough to own more than one RF20, you'll be happy to know that you can easily copy and transfer all the setup from one RF20 to another. Just follow these easy steps..". The next page talks about how nice it is to use the (optional) power blaster with these remotes. Nowhere it warns you against not buying two of them along with the power blaster combos.Their custormer support matter of factly told me to replace both combos with their upgraded model (MX-350) which apparently have an "addressable" power blaster station (MRF-260). The upgraded combo remote is like $250 compared to this one which you can get for around $90.If this is not false adversting, I don't know what is.
what else can I say - I love the sound and the feel - they make me feel as if i can dance better *just teasing - but they are grrrrreat headphones*
I do not blame Sigma (except for printing the worse instructions I've ever seen), I blame Amazon for not advertising the fact that Sigma Teleconverters are for use with Sigma lenses only. Though the Teleconverter attaches to the a100, neither Sony nor Milolta lenses will attach to it.
Bought this for my house in Cabo San Lucas. I've had the same problems that everyone else has had. CD changer won't play CDs or even let me pull the CDs out - plus now it gets stuck in an endless attempt to change and access the CDs but won't play any - I have to unplug and start it up again carefully selecting only the FM or AUX so it won't start up again. Luckily it has the auxiliary inputs (usb and rca) to I can plug my video player or computer into it and play CDs that way. The sound is great. Also the radio stations fade off the mark and I have to retune. I'm going to try to find someone to fix it down here (they're much better in Mexico at keeping things running than up in the states). Won't be buying another RCA product again soon. RCA should be ashamed to offer such an unreliable product!
Pros: Elegant and simple, fits the Mac theme. Appears to be a single button mouse ala the old Mac, but actually has multiple multiple button input hidden by the enclosure, although they can be a bit clunky. (left, middle, right, grip buttons). Terrific scroll ball - this is the best and the worst feature (and why I've put up with the mouse as long as I have so far). Once you get used to the top ball for both horizontal and vertical scrolling, you won't want to use any other mouse. I think it's the best idea for a mouse I've seen design wise.Unfortunately, it's a case of terrific design and poor engineering. There isn't much in the way of choices when you need to clean the ball. Over time the oils in your hands attract enough dust that lodges in the rollers that surround the scroll ball on the inside. The ball will then become unresponsive in one or more directions. The apple site, and other sources on the web give some recommendations on cleaning this which works for a while. However, eventually you have to take the mouse apart when none of the other tricks you find on the web get that darn scroll wheel working.While this can be done, it's not easy and easily leads to a broken mouse. One ring on the bottom in fact must be broken no matter what. It's awkward to work on the tiny parts (especially with large hands), and I've had trouble more than once getting the case back on properly so that it can register the right mouse button input. After the wired and now the wireless version both having problems with the scroll ball it's time to stop throwing money away on them; I'll be replacing mine shortly.Another problem is that the single piece enclosure, while cute, means you can't actually simultaneously press both the left and right button at the same time. Also, it can be awkward to find the right spot to make the mouse right click functionality work.I tended to use the grip buttons very seldom, but this is in part because I have a large hand. I did find it handy for jumping into expose.I loved the bluetooth. I loved the scroll ball -- when it functioned. I didn't care for the right button since it was difficult to use; it's impossible to push both the left and right buttons at once. Maintenance was definitely a problem. All in all, I'd recommend you pass on this mouse unless you prefer form over function. There is no question that this is one elegant mouse. Now if only it just worked.
Fit my 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee and works. Not too expensive and free shipping with Amazon Prime. The colors are a little difficult, so I suggest looking at the connector pin-out to make sure you get the wires right (right rear speaker+ which is in the middle of the black connector can easily be confused with Power Amp which is at the edge of the black connector).
The moment i received this camera i started taking pictures, which might i add are very crisp and clean in quality. They are by far some of the best images that i have seen yet to be produced by a digital camera and i am extremely impressed. At christmas last year, i received a Polaroid digital camera, and was very dissapointed at the picture quality. The pictures were grainy, and discolored, and i was not pleased at all. So, the Canon Powershot A430 is a very large step up!When i opened the camera package, i actually expected to find a much larger camera, but to my suprise, found a very nice sized one. It fits snugly into the palm of your hand, and has no rough edges. The design has a nicely finished look to it, and is very presentable.The on button is very easy to find, and when pushed, instantly turns the camera on. Compared to the Polariod camera i had before [ which, for the on and off button, you had to push down for 5 seconds ] this was very pleasing.I didn't find the Canon Powershot to be a terribly hard camera to use. After i took it out of the package, i started to use it right away. There are images on the camera that may need a little research [ looking into the users guide ] but they are not hard to get used to.I especially like the different modes on this camera. They are a very nice feature. One that i really like is the one that makes a certain object stay its certain color, while everything else around gets set to black and white.There are loads of feeatures on this camera, and i would HIGHLY reccommend it to anyone. It was definitely worth the price.One thing i would suggest is buying a higher Megabite memory card if you are planning on taking a lot of pictures. This camera only comes with a 16 Megabite, but it can still hold enogh images to satisfy.Overall, this camera is great.
We bought 2 Sony ICF-CD7000WC 120 AM/FM stereo CD clock radios for our 10 year old twin girls. The sound is very good from small speakers. The girls are able to handle operation with ease. Unlike some others we do not find the light a problem - in fact we set it to low and the girls turned them up to high. Our only real criticism is that there are so many locations fr the operation buttons that it was difficult to find them initially. Once located and worked with however, this is a small problem.
When it says (SINGLES) there is only one in a box and you need to buy (2) for a pair of speakers. Adds up!
When I received this 100lb. pkg., I was overwhelmed. After unpacking the box, I decided to tackle it one piece at a time. After following directions for qQuick Set-up, I could not believe what I saw and what I heard. Magnificent sound, beautiful music and what surround sound effects for a HD Digital movie on our 92" fixed screen! I've adjusted the sound with the audessey to perfect the surround sound. When we have people over or even when my wife and I look and listen at a movie, it is mind boggling. We always say...it better than going to the movies! We do not need to go to the movies anymore. No need to. What makes it better is that a Home Theater set-up is more personal because you are in your own home and with the Onkyo set-up...WOW! Thanks Onkyo!
I gave this camera to my son and he has taken so many fantastic photos. It is just so great and easy to use. It takes sharp, up close and long range shots. I am going to recomend it to others.
This is my first plasma TV. After a lot of research on plasma TV market for 3 month, I decided to buy this one.Pros:- Excellent picture quality, even in SD television.- Excellent sound quality. Its not closer to a good home theater, but for usual use, its more than enough.- Minimal glare. It doesnt have antiglare coating as 42PX77U have, but I have my TV directly facing to french doors, still minimal Glare !!- many options to configure.- SD card slot. Pictures look awesome.Cons:- no VGA input, but who has VGA in computers any more? Everybody is going to DVI. You can buy a DVI to HDMI cable to connect your computer with DVI to this TV.- no front input for audio-video. But I have front input in my receiver, so its not a problem for me.- no USB slot. But I have it in my DVD player ( Philips DVP5982 ),so not a problem for me. I can play music files, photos, videos from it. I can even connect an external drive to DVD player. Typically, TVs which has USB port WILL NOT play video files form USB drive. So, its not really a con.- only 2 HDMI inputs. But I dont need more. If you need, you can buy an HDMI swith with remote.Bottom line:- if you can compromise this minor stuff for excellent picture and sound quality, this TV is for you.
Well, the reason why I bought this particular pair was, because of the price and the color (white) to go with my iPod...and you get what you pay for. Sound quality is good, but whatever JVC makes the cord out of is crazy. I put it in my bag for five minutes, pull it back out and notice it's all tangled up. It takes 10 minutes to untangle them. If the Apple 's earbuds were cheaper I'd buy them. I don't feel like paying $30 for headphones. The part that goes inside your ear is way too thick for my small ears and it keeps falling out.
Works fine so far! This filter is inexpensive but works as advertised. You simply MUST put a filter on your high-dollar lenses, or risk damage to the glass of the lens.
I bought this for my iPod Touch 4th Generation. It worked for about two weeks at which point my iPod started telling me that the accessory wasn't supported by the device. It's now sitting in a drawer somewhere, unused.I'm sure this is a nice product in general, but not for my iPod Touch 4th Gen. :/ Waste of money.
seems to have a couple of features that some other low cost gps units don't have ie;remote control, recreational locations by state ( golf courses) etc. only drawback is it will not let you choose you own route---if it is not quickest, shortest, local , major you have to use interim destination points to get through the route you want.
Over all, I like this product.The only problems are:-Some CDs that play fine in my car and other stereos seem to skip frequently on this device.-The sound becomes distorted when it is turned up loud. I like to listen to music loud while in the shower, so that might not be a problem if you don't want it very loud.Overall, I love having a radio in the bathroom.The radio stations come in very well, and the sound quality is decent.
I am really satisfied with the performance, appearance, operation, and price of this a/v receiver. The sound quality is outstanding. We watched Titanic the other night, in surround sound 5.1, that convinced me that it was a great buy for us. By the way it does help to read the manuals. I'm writing this after 2 weeks of use.
I bought this router to replace my WRT-54G which was working fine for many years. I wanted to upgrade to GB ethernet and 802.11n from the 100 MB/s and 802.11g on the old router. I did not expect to find as many additional features available to me once I had made the upgrade.Some of the feature upgrades that I found handy besides the increased connection speeds were:easier to configure port forwarding than WRT54More customizable DHCP ip assignmentsGreater selection for DDNS servicesIPV6 support (more of a curiosity at this point)Setup took a few minutes on my Mac using the router built-in web server. I had to reassign the network ip ranges. After that I changed the DHCP address range so that my static ip NAS would be found in the right place. The web interface is intuitive and full-featured. The help menus may be a little terse for those unfamiliar with networking.This is a great router for the price.
I expected to pick 4 stations up with this antenna based on the TV station location charts. Instead, I picked up 12, totally amazing considering my remote location in mountainous terrain. Assembly, on the other hand, is a two man operation on a very delicate assembly. The assembly instructions are marginal on the diagrams and written instructions. It would be very easy to screw it up. I had no problem aiming based on the entering my address in [...]. Using Google maps terrain to find the correct direction, I succeeded on the first try with no adjustments. I experienced none of the aiming problems described in other reviews. The FCC site predicted 2 stations with moderate signals if my antenna was 30 feet in the air. My mount is 20 feet in the air and I easily exceeded that expectation. I am picking up stations that aren't even in front of the antenna. Great product, just improve the instructions.
I purchased this percolator over two months ago and I have been very pleased with its performance so far. I can't wait to see if it lasts. I have owned Farberware and GE percolators previously and they have not lasted over 1 or 2 years. I am optimistic that this percolator will last longer. The Presto model is quiet and produces a smooth, hot cup of coffee. I have also found that it uses less coffee to brew a great cup of coffee, as opposed to the Farberware. If you like hot coffee, it is worth a try!
Well, I finally learned the secret of how to get the best performance from the 11n wireless router: use this interface instead of the built-in one. Now, I can connect from the family room downstairs and get the full rated speed. Before, the best I could manage using the built-in Intel interface was half that. This interface connects on two separate channels to achieve the max. Setup was easy, even on Vista.
I purchased this drive last year (7-03). It stopped working 11-04. The case had separated slightly and PQI will not honor the warranty due to "physical damage" rather than manufacturer defect. I highly recommend any another product rather than this form factor or company.
Confusion regarding the exact use had to return. Advertsiment was not clear but the picture and wording suggested I had chosen the right item. Problem was there was no effort to provide the proper replacement.
This case does a very good job of protecting the IPod from drops and the screen and click wheel from scratches. The cover on the click wheel makes it unnecessary to use the hold switch. Opening it is easy, but closing it requires some fiddling with the rubber latch tab to make sure it is fully engaged. The instructions are very minimal and it took some effort to figure out how to adjust the back plate for the 60 GB iPod and to discover that there is a quick release button for the belt clip. If I had it to do over, I would have gotten the clear case. The black is good if you don't want to attract attention to the iPod. I had some concern about the heat dissipation of the iPod through the case, but it seems to not get hot even when charging. Update: after 3 months the belt clip broke. I tried to contact Speck to see if I could get a replacement, but apparently they don't respond to their e-mails.
All in all this camera has a very useful set of features for the amateur videographer and those who simply wish to record interesting experiences.It's got full DV capabilities, as well as a few built-in transitions that some may find useful. It also has a useful selection of effects that are not too cheesy. Likewise, the menu system is easy to get used to and becomes second nature after a few uses.The SuperSteadyCam feature works and works quite well.The Supernightshot capability is a great, allowing footage to be taken in complete darkness, albeit with less color quality. I find that mixing the SEPIA effect with the night shot capability results in a more natural effect than the default green cast provided by the nightshot light (built-in).The unit also functions as a digital camera, which is a great bonus. You can choose resolutions up to 1152 pixels. This should be good enough for amateur webmasters who simply want photos for their sites. Photos are saved to Memory stick. You may find that the 4MB Memory stick that is included is way too small in capacity. It can hold as many as 20+ photographs at medium resolution.It also supports the &quot;SMART&quot; tape cartridges that can be indexed and titled. For those who use up little tape per session and end up covering more than one event on a single tape, I highly recommend the use of the smart cartridges to allow proper indexing of the differing events on the tape.The automatic white balance adjustment is commendable, as is the wonderfully sharp optics of the Carl-Zeiss lens.There are only a few things that may make you think twice about this unit.- Tape loading happens from beneath the unit, making tape changes a bit fussier. You'll have to take your hand out of the retention strap and put the thing down.- The unit is very small, and it does tend to cramp the hand when used for extended periods of time. However, I've found that it can be avoided by not using the hand retention strap altogether. I just tilt the LCD panel upwards and hold the unit at waist level. It also allows more powerful compositions in your videos.- The unit is not the smallest out there. The vertically oriented camcorders are much smaller. So if you're out for ultimate miniaturization, this unit ain't it, either.- Not enough wide-angle. I find that the default focal lengths achieved by the carl-zeiss doesn't allow for wide-enough angles. This affects those who wish to take nice vistas and comprehensive panoramas. Sony does make a wide angle lens attachment / adapter, but I have yet to try it.Aside from those forgivable and slight caveats, I find the unit wonderfully well priced for the full range of features and the excellent video quality it can provide.Of course there are much better units out there, but I feel that they provide little added benefit in relation to the large jump in cost that they entail.All-in-all, five well deserved stars!taj d.
You get what you pay for..and these connectors prove it once again. I'm one who will pay a few extra bucks for something that is higher quality and heavy duty. These things are 100% in my books wouldn't change a thing. Picked up 2 sets of them for my 2.1 computer speaker set up. Buy a set, take a minute to connect them to your wires. Take 2 seconds to plug them in and you'll see how nice these are! Highly recommend these!
This thing is built with military grade construction and precision. It is perfect for doing 360 degree panoramic images. It has a simple screw to adjust between how many notched stops you want on your 360 spin, after that it's just setting up the camera on the plates so that the lens is nice and center. The only caution, this thing is heavy, so if your trekking any kind of distance you may want a lighter option, or switch to some lighter plates etc.
I bought the Zen vision m 30 gig in December of 2007, it was a replacement of the same which stopped working after 60 days..I took the chance and replaced it with the same. I have not had one day of problems with this mp3 player, I use it while working out at the gym, walking, I play it through the audio system in my car and with a jack I picked at radio shack I can play it from my home stereo system..can u ask for more, i have photos stored on it and loads of music! I paid around $299 at that the time and tried IPOD before repurchase of this zen and hands down it was a better option in my opinion..IPOD a little thinner..not an issue for me. I have used the fm radio on zen also not the best radio...I would only use it in emergency ??? The battery life is ok I charge 2 times a week average...I use it alot! and I can play it while charging in the car, I also like the software program. I would recommend this to everyone who likes to have audio on the go.
This is plenty loud enough! Easy to mount and wire in. Driving down the freeway at 70mph I can hear it! LOL
Do not purchase this item. First of all, it is not color coded so I had no idea which pin was Red, Green, Blue, Horiz Sync, or Vert Sync. I bought it to connect an RBGHV device to a VGA input.Since the cable is not color coded, I had to rely on the plastic numbers on each of the 5 cables. Had to use a continuity tester to determine which cable was connected to a corresponding pin. RGBHV cables are supposed to be wired to pins 1, 2, 3, 13, and 14, respectively, to an HD15 connector. Wires #1, #2, and #3 were wired correctly. Wire #4 was connected to pin #4, and wire #5 was connected to pin #15.The cable does not work.
Go camera but, it is a toy and not for serious pictures. Kodak get real and add a flash, it wouldn't cost that much more. Mr. Jones's review is right out of the company handbook. Kodak's man comes on as a sales pitch, no one talks that way.
United States History: Semester 1 contains six CDs which teach about the Jacksonian democracy, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the American West, the Great Depression, and &quot;Discovering American History.&quot; It contains hours of multimedia presentations, thousands of images, over six hundred interactive questions and answers, self-paced quizzes, and more.
Consumer reports didn't let me down with their review of this TV. Great picture, east to use set up screens....I did adjust the contrast and color a bit as people looked a bit too red...now the picture is Perfect. I wanted to get the next size bigger, but my wife did not want that big of a TV and I must say...the 26" is perfect for a bedroom. I took the stand off and mounted it to the wall...love the wall mount
This product is very cool and the price is great! The only down side was that the battery was dead in the remote so I bought a replacement one at the store for three dollars. I'm able to play my videos from my Zune and have them show on my projector. I recomend this product.
I've been using this card for three years in my MythTV system under both Fedora and Gentoo. Currently I have it running on ivtv 0.9.x and the 2.6.19 kernel without flaw. Each new version of ivtv makes the configuration easier but I would not recommend upgrading until you have to because the way you set default audio and video tends to change with every major release and upgrading ivtv does not add features.My only complaint would be that about six months about I decided I didn't like having to point my remote at the IR sensor and bought and ATI Remote Wonder II. I should have gotten this combo a long time ago. If this is a concern, I'd recommend a combo of that remote and the pvr-150 MCE card as the price ends up being the same and you get RCA jacks on the card instead of having to use a phono converter.Oh, and I had the card working on windows the day I got it, but quickly formatted and began install MythTV so I cannot comment extensively on the windows software features. I'll be buying more Hauppauge cards in the future.
The sound is awesome, I use them when I run and the comfort is good. THe rubber ear pieces may slip out if they get wet. The sponge ones are much better when working out. This is my second set. No $20 dollar ear phones can match up to these.
The device works OK, although for the hard-of-hearing (reason for purchase)the upward range could be greater..As for Amazon - I think it's ridiculous that the shipping cost should be as much as the purchase price.Thanks
New Old Stock..still sealed in original HP packaging. What more could I ask for? Opened, slid into the system and let it rebuild the raid overnight. Perfect. Thanks.
This looks like a great camera. But I'm not a professional photographer. I'm an average person when it comes to electronics. I got this camera because I wanted to take pictures of my kids as they're growing up. You know how kids never sit still. So it was either blurry pictures for us, or insanely bright pictures from all the flash that had to be used to get a semi decent picture. I tried looking up how to solve this problem in the manual and their solution for blurry pictures was "use a tripod". HA! Why didn't I think of that?I don't know if there was any other solution because honestly, I do not have the time to read every word in the manual to find out. It's too technical for my use and I need something straight forward. I also wasn't impressed with the battery life. It does take great videos though. I can't argue that.
It does what it says it does--if you play records, you should have some sort of brush for dust/static: this is as good as any.
I was and continue to be very impressed by these speakers. I'm a college student, and my roommate has larger speakers than I do, so I could never really hear my music. Not a problem anymore. These speakers are basically small (the subwoofer is of moderate size) but emit a high quality, very clear sound. I love 'em!
I had originally purchased an in-store cable for $240 for my new Panasonic 58-inch plasma TV. A friend of mine did a little more research on cables and found there is no reason to spend so much. When I switched from the $240 cable to this one, I noticed no reduction in quality. What a deal! Don't be tricked into spending too much like I almost was.
It comes with a CD with drivers for Windows as well as Mac. I did not use it since it works just fine with Windows XP.When plugged in, all the individual slots appear as separate harddrives. With so many drives it was sometimes difficult to figure out which one was which.The unit is about the size of a thin PDA and the USB jack is retractable inside the unit.The unit also includes a USB extension cable in case it is too clumsy to attach to your laptop. This was smart thinking on their part.It is a great addon for any road warrior's travel pack.
I wanted to replace an older VCR and so I bought this JVC HRS5902U based on some glowing reviews and rather impressive technical features. Needless to say words are cheap; experience is the best teacher. This is the most user unfriendly device I have ever encountered. I have to keep the manual on hand just to work through every major and minor quirk it throws at me. It seems to arbitraily decide what it is going to do when. It is frustrating to program because the program buttons jump rapidly in 30 minute intervals or they do not work at all. It does not have a visible tape counter; it always resets to SP after you turn it off so you always run out of tape; if set to time record you cannot stop it in midprogram. You have to unplug it. When you plug it in the auto channel programmer misses at least one channel. And for whatever reason it will start blinking odd little symbols meaning something or other but you cannot tell because you have to read throughthe whole manual again. The tape marking is a farce. I can just tell that the designers of this machine were looking more to impress their fellow engineers with their cleverness than they were trying to simplify life for the customer. Watch for it on Ebay.
I'm in my 80's, not at all mechancally or electronically inclined, and had put off buying a scanner because I was afraid it would be too complicated. Once my grandson had connected this scanner to my computer, I was able to use it with the greatest of ease. Not only that, but it makes the clearest, most perfect copies imaginable! I'm absolutely thrilled with the LiDE 25.
I live on the outskirts of Dallas/Fort Worth and thought that this would work for me. It only picked up 2 of about 15 stations available in my area. Don't waste your money on this one. I bought the same brand but one that has a power amplifier in it. 100% better.
Hey, ever buy a product that you'd heard was just &quot;great&quot; and would play all your stuff, then it fell short! I blew it on two units before buying the Rio Volt and I can't say enough good about playing Old Time Radio recorded at various bitrates. I have purchased various CDR's that have as many as 100-1/2 hour shows and they sound great on this unit! It's easy to find the show you want, click it to play and enjoy! If music is your thing then this one plays that just super. Note: the price just dropped ...e since I bought mine. A Great Unit and a Great price and you're &quot;in business!&quot;
These jewel case inserts will not fit a standard CD case. The perforations for the back tray insert are way too short to fit a standard CD tray. I don't understand how Avery can be so far off on these measurements.Obviously, no one at their factory has inserted one of these in a real CD jewel case.
Pros: Cute! Has FM radio, The 2nd player works fine.Cons: Does not play nice with software.I've been trying to avoid the ipod and had done OK with a Creative Nomad Jukebox + Notmad software until I found out there were no replacement batteries to be found. So I splurged on this cute green vision m. It crashed all music software, even Creative's own. There was a bad block on the disk. Creative quickly and courteously replaced the player (there is a 2 month warranty), and I was finally able to transfer my 15G+ of music to it using MediaMonkey, but I cannot use any software to view and edit more than about 20% of the music. My PC is not brand spanking new so that may be a factor (I've tried Creative's own software, Realplayer, MediaMonkey, Windows Media Player won't even recognize the device, I upgraded the Notmad program, but that will also not read the device.) Others have had better luck, so you may or may not find yourself spending more time on getting this player to work than you would like.
I've had two other flash drives. Because the caps did not snap in place, they were quickly lost. Not only does this drive have a snap on cap, the cap itself attaches to your keychain, so you can't lose it. That also means the drive can attach to the computer without your keys being attached as well. The back end lights up blue when the data is transferring and can be seen no matter which way the drive is facing (other drives just have an LED that only shows from one side). Also the drive is so small and so thin that you can still use the adjacent USB port when it is plugged in. I'm sure other drives are out there with these same qualities, but to me this is a perfect design.UPDATE: After 16 months of use carrying this around in my pocket on my keychain, the cap still snaps securely in place and the drive still works fine. The two halves of the green case are a little loose, but I've had no problems in all of this time. Now I am looking to upgrade.
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When I was looking for laptop's early this year, I had my heart set on a Sony Vaio.. but somehow ended up buying a Toshiba Satellite.. It was my first laptop (at least the first I bought outta my own earnings :)But wen my brother needed to get one, I gave him mine and bought the VGN-FE790PL and I LOVE IT!!! I haven't yet explored all its features but so far it works great!! Just one thing I find slighly annoying is the touchpad.. havnt figured it out as yet.. apart from the touchpad, everything else is working pretty cool... m really happy with my purchase :)
My wife has a Creative Zen Micro with the black and white LCD screen. I liked my wife's player enough that I bought the newer Creative Zen Micro Photo for me.One feature that I like better about the older LCD version's screen is that (when there is enough ambient light) you can view the name of the currently-playing track without having to unlock the buttons and make the backlight come on, like I have to with the Zen Micro Photo. I suspect that this issue will arise with any player with an OLED display.The display can be hard to read on a very sunny day.A limitation of the player is that you can play music or display photos. If you try to display a photo while the music is playing, the music will stop.The player has survived a number of (unintentional) falls from my hand onto concrete or pavement (while playing) without the benefit of a protective case. The housing is a bit scratched/dinged now, but no breakage so far. On a couple of the falls, the player got "stuck". The music stopped playing, the screen was on, but the player was unresponsive to any button presses including power off. I had to remove the battery to get the player to recover. I did a "cleanup" on the player for good measure (see the Creative Labs support site for how to execute the "cleanup" operation).The player works well enough with the "Rhapsody To Go" music service. However, in recent days I've had synchronization problems between player and computer, but I suspect that this may be related to the player being nearly full.The player sounds decent enough to my non-audiophile ears. I'm not a big fan of the ear buds that come with the player. They sound ok, but they don't stay in my ears very well if I do anything more active than walking around.
This filter creates tons of lens flare. Might leave it off my lens. Only got it cuz it was free with the lens I purchased. Might want to spend some extra dimes on a Multicoated UV Filter to reduce the lens flare when using filters.
this stereo is really bad because it doesnt have an antena to make the sound good, it always will say it has all the pieces when it is missing a few- or more like 10 pieces thta are either broken or missing. i recomend not buying this stereo! :) :) :) :)
I've had these for a few years now. I bought them because we were going on a trip to the amazon and the galapagos islands. They have totally spoiled me for most other optics. They have a sharp bright image, and are a delight to look through. They are a bit heavy, but anything as big as an 8.5 x 44 will be heavy. They are not as good as the big 3, but they are comparable, and don't cost $800+
All the other reviews were right. This thing has unbelievable sound for it's size. And it's so convenient to be powered by USB. Get one. You won't be disappointed.
[One small catch: predictably when I plug a CD player into the unit, I'm getting only one channel. One would think Tivoli could resolve this problem through some sort of input that would mix the stereo signal to mono, but that does not seem to be the case. Moreover, trying a stereo to mono adaptor doesn't seem to remedy the problem, because it's essentially duplicating the configuration already in place. Any solutions?]Be prepared to be shocked by the small package that arrives, not to mention its diminutive contents. Your first reaction is less likely to be "how can this possibly sound like anything?" than "how can they justify their asking price for something so simple and slight?"Perhaps some other reviewers' testimonials on behalf of this little overachiever's "miraculous sound" have been overdone. I wouldn't count on this doing the job at your next backyard block party or as a substitute for the DJ's gear at your daughter's wedding (in fact, at above-normal volume levels, the tones on the PAL will begin to distort and break up). But I purchased it after having tried to play audio CDs in a Sony LCD stereo television claiming "SRS WOW Audio Technology Enhances speaker performance by creating three-dimensional sound with deep, bass and wide separation."After being less than wowed playing my CDs through Sony's virtual reality audio technology, I'm greeting the Tivoli Pal with welcome arms (make that an open palm). It's full-frequencied (less boomy bass than the Model One or Three), very "present," quite spacious and natural-sounding, filling the room much more efficiently than Sony's so-called three-dimensional surround sound. It runs on a battery-charge system so there's no problem moving it from room to room.The remaining questions: Yes, the battery charge is ample, permitting the device to remain disconnected from AC for easy transport from one room to another (forget about the gadgets that allow you to play the audio files on your computer to any speaker in your house--this is more practical, especially if you use CDs or change FM stations). Also, the device will charge slowly while turned on or rapidly when turned off. The FM sensitivity is as good as a Sangean and even has an edge on the Tivoli Models One and Three because of a telescoping FM antenna. Finally, the only difference between the PAL and iPAL is color and Tivoli's throwing in a cable with the iPAL to connect to your iPod. (Don't know why owners of CD players or black iPods don't deserve the same consideration.)Finally, why not save thirty bucks and order the Model One? Mainly because of the portability factor. If you listen to your music primarily in one room, are close to an electrical outlet, and occasionally like to crank up the volume, by all means save the thirty bucks.
I'm very happy whit it guys!!! Light weight; ease to use and set in a camera tripod, and at a reasonable low price!Excellent Value.=)
I have several of these..I can "broadcast" music from my computer to the living room, bedroom, garage and deck. Only downside is that I haven't figured out how to have multiple systems playing at the same time (right now it's one system at a time, it even turns "off" the speakers hooked up to my computer). For what it is and the price (~$50) I think it works well.
These speakers sound AWESOME. I crank them up loud and play them on my PowerMac using iTunes w/o distortion or any adverse effect. With an adjustment to the bass setting on the sub to your taste your all set! Also, I find that using an equalizer in an MP3 player as a preamp to boost volume levels works very well with these speakers.I had a pair of Monsoon speakers before and they had lots of crackling and interference so I threw them out. They always had a 'humm' and poped when I turned on my computer etc. I paid [a lot] for them and they were JUNK. I spent considerably less on the Logitech system and am absolutely thrilled with them!I have been very satisfied with the Logitech speakers. They give good frequency respose throughout the entire range and have a good natural sound. They would be a complement to any system: PC or Mac. I have listened to many speakers at the store and liked the neutral, balanced sound that the Logitech system offered the best. It is a good clean sound. I also play lots of games and fly flight sims and they perform very well for those tasks as well. They are an all around great speaker system.When I set out to buy a new set of speakers for my system I was adamant about spending [a certain amount] on a set of computer speakers. Good news! You don't have to--and you can get great sound at the same time. You won't find any better speakers for the price. Guaranteed.
This is the best Portable Video Recorder! Easy to navagate, easy to transfer files. My only problem is not being able to buy another.
I have recieved this product two days ago. What a product and a awesome price too. I'm liking it.All I had to do was to put it in one of my USB ports and let the computer do the rest. Easy installation, fast and ready to go.You can not go wrong with this product.
i had these headphones for almsot two weeks now. the right side is already broken. the headset didn't experience any physical abuse, the right side just stopped working. even if its working, its too damn quiet. when listening to music, i would prefer it be a bit louder.
Have used this for about a year and it's been just fine. The zipper seems a bit fragile but so far so good...
what can you say about a cartridge. It does its job well and the price was more reasonable than I found in our small city.
Was the maximum size a legacy Olympus camera would accept. Like xD - too bad it lost the format war.
While this is probably a good product, it is good only in Great Britain, not Germany, not France, not Israel. The British plug requires an adapter for other countries and it's not clear how many amps the adapter will have to handle. Be warned! If you are ordering for GB, you'd probably be satisfied and give it 5 stars. And what's with the lousy packing...box 20 times the size of the strip and tape almost falling off. Take a star away.
First, let me say that this device offers great functionality and great sound quality too. I have heard other reviewers say the sound isn't that good. This is due to interference from the FM station you are using to broadcast over. There is a simple fix for this that does not involve buying a direct connection device, though i don't know if it is applicable to all radios. What I did was to simply unplug the input from the car's FM reciever from the back of my radio. I could still set the radio to any FM station and the SIRIUS radio comes out crystal clear. Note that you will no longer be able to hear FM or AM but who cares when you have Howard.This item is very easy to install and program and is a great value. I love it.
this is good quality. its what I hoped it would be. We got it for my 9yr old son and it works perfectly.
The clock feature works well and is easy to read at night. The radio also works well for a little clock radio. I bought this for the memo feature that allows you to record your own message (or surreptitiously alter your wife's message) to serve as your alarm, and that feature is somewhat disappointing. The audio quality is poor, and you might have 10 seconds to record your message. If you only wanted to record something like "get milk", it's fine, but that strikes me as a decidedly lame message and a rather costly way to circumvent the use of not even 2 cents worth of pencil and paper.
For years I have been doing my backups with a 3.5" hard drive in an external drive enclosure. Doings backups was a pain, requiring me to get out the enclosure, the usb cable, and the power supply for the enclosure.This portable drive changes all of that. It is extremely small and just works when plugged into my laptop (a Dell Inspiron 1100). I have moved my backups over to it and am very happy. A nice bonus to the power via USB is that it is whisper quiet. Windows XP recognized the drive immediately upon plugging it in.
Worked flawlessly out of the box, but due to my outmoded wireless adapter software, I had some problems with the wireless encryption. After updating the Intel wireless adapter driver on my laptop, I was able to install the encryption without further problems.
We just purchased this scanner based on other reviews on Amazon. We had several hundred color slides to scan. Quality seems good overall. Some of the darker slides didn't scan very well but most look great (at least on the computer screen). We haven't printed any, yet.2 drawbacks (which you can expect with an $88 scanner) speed and software. With the ability to only scan 2 slides at a time and having to remove the holder and unsnap it to get at the slides, this adds a lot of time to any project. Also, the software is weird in that you have to tell it you are scanning slides or you'll get a copy of the inside cover. Once an image is scanned you can't work in the Photo software until you close the scanning software. This makes altering images hard if you are doing a lot at once.Now granted, I am using this scanner without having read the manual or fiddling with any settings. Some of my complaints may be resolved with research.Overall, worth every penny...so far.
This camera is way overpriced for the crappy pictures it takes. Even the close up pictures look out of focus and forget about any distance shots. Go to HP and buy the M425...You can get 5MP for a third of what his piece of excrement costs. I don't recommend Kodak to anyone because all you are paying for is the name.
The 2100 does not have the best print quality nor speed but it is very compact and portable. This is important for a college student or apartment dweller who needs the space. Black and white pages come out fine at a decent speed. Simple color photos come out well also but it will take a while. One big problem is the the tiny ink cartidges which runs out very easily. But if you're looking for a space saving basic printer, this is worth considering.
If you are thinking about buying this produce, chose Sony or some other brand. Not only does their software not work as advertised, but they have no customer service to speak of. You have to dial a long distance number, sit on hold for at least 30 minutes, only to be told: the problem is your computer, your ISP, etc., anyone but them. When they finally admitted to a software loading problem, and confessed that it does not come with the software to make the product work the way they advertise it should, their answer was: buy RW discs and keep trying! It takes 8 tries to make a disc, and forget about music discs - it cuts the last few seconds from most tracks. DON'T BUY THIS. In fact, steer clear of HP altogether and you will be much happier. If I could have rated it a ZERO, I would.
i purchased 2 pairs of these off of a different site for a little cheaper, and installed them in my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. I have yet to get a sub, but for now i dont need one. Even with the stock deck, these speaker sound AMAZING, and their bass is amazing for not even being considered real "subs." EASILY rattles everything in my Explorer. Volume and bass turned all the way up, NO distortion. The only problem is with my stock deck in my explorer, they are not super loud. Plenty loud, you can hear them down the road when the windows are open, but they are severly bottlenecked by my deck.Also, the grills that they come with look AMAZING, but unfortunately i could not use them.The color is a VERY vivid blue, they look amazing.Also, remember that the tweeters are adjustable so you can point them in whatever direction you want.
EDIT: save your money and keep looking. this charger gets very hot!! the plugs are loose and i eventually resorted to using tape to hold it together so it wouldn't unplug. the charger i most recently ordered to replace this one has 3 prongs to plug into at the charger box, where as this one has just two.when this one failed on me, i could no longer control the mouse via the touchpad. it jumped around all over the place. odd.the new charger i got to replace this ( http://www.amazon.com/Techno-Earth-Adapter-Charger-Gateway/dp/B002QN9YJC/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t ) is just a better quality product and the price is WAY better.:END EDITthe biggest thing i should mention is that the picture show a dc plug that is bent but the one i received has a plug that comes straight out the back. the original one that came with my computer looks like the one pictured in that respect. i dont know if this will help or hurt as far as the item lasting. i bought my computer in april of 2008 and the original didnt even last one year. the old one 'shorted' out on the wire just behind the dc plug. (rolls eyes) Planned Obsolescence!! hehehebtw, the seller, accessory genie, was awesome. i ordered this on march 21 and received it today, march 26. i would buy through them again, for sure.
Transfer speed isn't bad. Takes a couple minutes to transfer 5gb of video. It's a pretty solid build. 32 GB for $25, no complaints here.
I needed a durable cable that was easy to pack. This cable does the job. The cable is not flimsy and the price is good.
My 5 year old 65 inch Toshiba Rear Projection TV worked so well, I decided to stick with Toshiba to get a flat Panel TV.This TV works OK, but not excellent like my other TV.The Panel is made by LG, not Toshiba themself.I start to notice the burn-in fact, the ghost image on the panel.I already have 1 bad pixel after only 2 weeks.I would give Amazon 5 stars for their excellent support. They did 2 price adjustment for me.Make sure you buy from Amazon for their reputation.
I have had 2 of these, first one from Amazon and second from another store. When I turned on the first one and it said "NO DISC" ...tried several DVD's ( that work in the other players in my house) Finally got one to start. It worked for a couple of minutes before the picture and sound started to skip. Started over and it would stay stuck on "LOADING". Returned for credit.The second one seemed to work better the first day. This is day 2 and I am having the same problems I had with the first one.Two units- we haven't even watched an entire movie!I'll be returning another one and looking for a different brand!
The TomTom One is a great buy.. For the price and quality there is nothing on the market close. I use it daily and I have found the directions accurate and straight forward. The features such as points of interest, voices are an added value. The bluetooth technology is has some room for improvement. But I didn't buy it for that. I wanted a naviagator that got me around and was paying attention to where I was going even when I wasn't. It does that and that makes it a great buy.
I had high hopes for this router. I purchased mine from Radio Shack, but found that at least with Windows XP, the included software is unusable. Linksys, apparently aware that the software was problematic, offers an online "check" that would at least let you use the router, however without any benefit of encryption or protection of the included utilities. If the disc fails to load the software as mine did, you cannot access the other utilities that make using a wireless router safe. The other disapointment came when I discovered that even with the router positioned up high on a bookshelf and away from reflective walls, that it's ability to transmit and receive was at best poor to mediocre. Linksys (Link-sucks if you ask me) wants $50 more for a "+7dB Gain antenna system", which I also tried. It had absolutely NO EFFECT on improving performance.Several calls and e-mails to Linksys yielded no solutions to the problems from their clearly inferior product and at one point I had a customer rep on the phone who could barely speak english.
Needed a replacement for my cheap muse that triple clicked and deleted my emails. This one fit the bill. Nice simple and sturdy. If you don't need anything fancier, get this, good for gaming and work.
I was looking for an inexpensive CD Player for the company car that I drive, and bought this one on the recommendation of the dealer.The car only has the standard front speakers, so it is a bit of overkill, given the power of this player, but even with the existing speakers it sounds fantastic.The detachable flip down front panel is a feature that got full marks from my more electronically minded co-workers.Attaching and detaching the panel requires practice, as it's not that easy to do, especially when you're in a hurry. It's so uncool to have to use both hands to do it, so I'll continue to work on that aspect.The remote control feature was an added incentive to buy it, and it comes in handy, except when my son gets his hands on it and keeps repeating the same song over and over from the back seat. He's two years old, so that shows how simple it is to use the remote.It picks up radio signals from miles away, and the increased choice of channels was an unexpected plus.My major problem with it is the lights. This thing lights up like a Christmas tree, which at night can be distracting. I've heard that you can dim them, but haven't had the time to read the manual to find out how. Until then I just flip down the front panel so they don't show.Definitely no regrets buying it
I purchased 15 of these drives in both the OEM and boxed retail version when they first came out and they were not cheap at that time. All 15 failed within the first year due to the now well-known firmware problem that Seagate had released in the drives. It seems that after they were power cycled about 100 times they just died.Seagate has a good warranty program and they would exchange them for free. That still doesn't pay for all of your time, labor, troubleshooting, lost data, and shipping cost to return them to have them replaced. Sadly when you would return a drive that may be only a few months old they would return a refurbished drive with new firmware. You have no idea how many hours this drive was used or how much life is left in it. Out of 15 returned drives 8 have failed a second time and some even a third from bad sectors on the disk surface. More time, labor, troubleshooting, and costs down the drain again.I even got returned units that were refurbished and they failed right out of the box. The last returns I sent back for the third time I told them I did not want any more refurbished drives sent to me and they agreed.Seagate has been supportive to me but what a lot of work. For a computer GEEK I cannot think of a worse problem than continuous failures and loss of data from a top reputation company like Seagate. They have forced me to become an expert at testing drives before they are installed and before I return them. The testing software "SeaTools" and I have become old friends.I still buy Seagate drives and the newer models work fine. I still test them all before installation.
I was excited to buy this all-in-one printer after I read the reviews of this product. Well, needless to say, after many hours on the phone with HP's customer support, we could not get it to receive faxes. If you have a digital answering machine and distinctive rings on your phone, don't bother buying this machine. IT WILL NOT WORK! Also, the scanner portion doesn't do as good a job as my old HP stand-alone scanner that's 10 yrs. old. Too bad HP couldn't come up with a fix for the faxing part. I ended up returning this machine. HP told me to buy the Model #7410 for $450 if I wanted to receive faxes. What's up with that?
The sound from these earphones was fine provided you could keep them in your ears. If you are planning to use these while doing anything more than walking, forget it. They will fall out of your ears.
This started out bad - they sent my package to the wrong address. Finally got it. Have had trouble with picture freezing and audio not coming up when starting the application. It took their Support 2 days to respond to my quesitons. Now they want me to return it at my expense for a replacement - not the RMA process I am used to wtih other good companies. When it does work it is fine, although remote is pretty difficult to understand.
Great product. All you could ask for in a DSLR. Not a point and shoot but for the more experienced user.
This is an excellent card. It has a great capacity, and works well in my Nikon D40. However, it doesn't work with my card reader (I suppose my reader isn't SDHC capable), so I have to use my USB cable to download pictures. Other than that, it's an excellent card and highly recommended!
We bought this camera for our office and have found it to be good. However, the supplied USB cable and the USB port did not match the standard mini-USB found elsewhere and when we lost our cable, we had to go out and find a replacement... couldn't use the tons I have.
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my sister-in-law. She is very into digital photography and takes really great pictures. I was a little disappointed at how small the screen is, but my gift recipient was satisfied with the size. She reported that it was very easy to load with over 46 pics and loved the idea of having all these portable pictures with her on her keychain.
[...] I think this Bravia still get the highest PQ level, however, it didn't make me, or my wife excited.It's sitting in our living room for a month now, we enjoy the HD channels everyday, but the first impression was terrible, we even considered to return it. OK, here's what you should do right before you are ready to turn it on: MAKE SURE you have HD FEED, a poor DVD player, SD programs might ruin your first impression; and then, do not let the default VIVID picture fool you, it is more better named as FAKED, use standard helps. [...]And no, you will not get the picture when you saw in the store while playing blue-ray, hd-dvd, or other specially-made demo. Go to the nearest sonystyle store, check how cable-feed program performs on site, you will understand that. Again, you will NOT get THAT HD from everyday HDTV program.And no, you will not get the picture when you own an HD CRT TV before, LCD still can not compete with a well-made CRT, especially for SD signals.This TV has built-in up-scaler so 480i DVD input will be up-converted to native resolution, but 480i signal from HDMI (digital signal) will be much better treated than that from component cable (analog signal). If you are still using DVD player without up-converter or progressive scan, you'd better spend a little bit more to get one. An OPPO 970HD, at $150, can output 1080i HDMI for normal DVDs, does much better job than the internal chip inside the TV.It has built-in ATSC/QAM Tuner, so it can pull signal right from cable and antenna, you do not need a set-top for cable. A good news, you do not lost the already scanned channels if you switch between cable and antenna.As for 1080p, I think it does not justify the money as long as your main source - TV or cable will stay at 720p or 1080i for a pretty long time. I saw no better quality from a 1080p set in sonystyle with cable input.[...]The TV is very light, even my petite wife were impressed by its weight.Simply put, it is a very good HDTV, just do not expect too much. You have homework to do.
i was told by the sizing feature on amazon that these would fit my 96 chevy z71......the magnet is to big and wont fit into the space now i have to modify the truck to make this speaker fit which is exactly what i don't want to do
A friend recommended this headset after hearing me complain about the horrible quality of blue-tooth headsets. TheBoom got one thing right, the only possible way to make a headset with good quality sound is to put a boom and the mic up close to your mouth. I give them credit for that. Unfortunately, there's more to it that just building a boom.Ever call I've made with this headset has led to complaints from the person on the other end. Even in a quiet room, they claim to hear background noise and static. This is an expensive headset, and the noise cancellation bugs should have been worked out long ago.
I have to agree with the reviewer that said that as a straight dvd player it rates 5 stars. It plays every disk I throw at it including DVD+R and DVD-R. Using component cables, the images on my Sharp 32" LCD were outstanding and as good as the DVI images from my home theater PC. I even thought that the svideo output was pretty good and would be more than OK on a regular TV.As far as the "specialty features" go, I found them uneven. Simply playing MP3's from a CD-RW or CD-R was easy. The menuing system is simple and adequate. JPEG's, however, were very inconsistent. Some of them came out fine, but others were squeezed so that I had to change the Sharp's view mode to "stretch" to get them properly proportioned. It could be that this is a setup issue although I couldn't find anything in the manual to deal with this. Finally, I tried playing a VCD disk and it was highly pixelated. The disk played fine on my PC.Overall, I am not disappointed with this DVD player as I planned to use the PC for pics and music anyway. I bought this as a convenient way for my wife and me to run DVD movies without having to boot the PC if it is off. If you just want to play DVDs and MP3s you won't be making a mistake in buying this.
I bought the Kensington ComboSaver to secure my laptop at work. The product was easy to use and the combo easy to change. I used it for about a week, and then needed to change the combination. I set the correct combo, flipped the lever, set the new combo, and flipped the lever back. I then locked my notebook as usual. At the end of the day, I set the new combo and the lock would not unlock. I set the old combo and that didn't work either. Maybe I did something wrong?The kicker is that I got some regular wire cutters and was able to pretty easily cut through the security cable, nipping at it bit by bit for a few minutes. I was shocked it was that easy. Next, to detach the lock from my laptop I used a regular battery powered drill with a regular drill bit and drilled through the end of the lock. Within just 5 minutes the end of the lock came off and using some needle nose pliers I pulled of each of the rings. Voila!
This lens is an excellent lens. I bought it when I had my a100, and saw subtle changes in image quality.(al00 had a lot to be desired) After using it on my a700, which has an improved focusing system and the "Exmor" CMOS sensor, I am amazed at the quality I've been able to get. It took me a while to get used to how quick the focusing was; I would press the shutter half way and often times snap the the picture by mistake. Great lens.
i love this camera it is awsome
I've had my 8400F for 2 weeks and love it.I searched the net for the best of the consumer models and this one is it. My previous scanner was an HP3300c...it always seemed flimsy ; not the Canon. It's solid and works like a charm. I needed to learn quickly to use the software to reduce scan size since 1.5Mb for a page document really was not needed! It has made me happy and I feel it will grow with me.
I've been using this machine for several months now and have been very happy with the performance. The laser printer is fast with good quality output. Cost per copy is much lower than the ink-jet machine I used to own. The fax machine has memory and laser output. I priced regular laser fax machines with similar features before buying this machine and found that they were more expensive, even without the printing features.
so basically, i seem to see a lot of reviews saying that the product wont "work" or turn on or wutever, but thats only a selected few, and you could always exchange it, because trust me, when it works, its AMAZINg...so i bought mine right here off of amazon, and it worked fine. sure enough, there was occasional freezing, but that only happened in the first 3 hours of owning it, andit could easily be solved by holding the Menu and REc buttons and a few other buttons at times. SO... as for me personally, i did have an issue with the software/firmware thing- it took me a full week to figure out why things werent working. It seems to me that about 60% of owners of this product seem to have software problems, but if you search up forums on the t9, you'll figure everything out. Once you get the firmware, software, and the needed files, the T9 is everything you can ask for (see other reviews for detailed functions and etc). my only issue is the scratched screen which i could easily have avoided by NOT throwing in my backpack... T_T;;
I'm one who rarely sees the advantage of fixing something that ain't broke. I've often thought "Why the heck do they keep trying to build a better, um, Mouse?"My husband purchased this Mouse for me a couple years back, insisting that it was a better option to the standard plug in.As far as functionality goes, it does the same thing. However it does come in handy when we've hooked the ol' laptop up to the tv to watch the newest episode of BSG via Hulu. When you can't change the energy saver time mode on the computer and need to rouse it ever 10 minutes the wireless Mouse steps in where the corded ones can't: it sits by our side ten feet away from its computer host.I totally agree with other reviewers about the battery life issues, but I find that even with constant use I only have to change the battery at most twice a month (thank god for rechargeables).Also, if it's being used in close proximity with another wireless Mouse, they tend to interfere with one another's performance.Overall, I like it and it's worth the money if you're looking to free yourself from the corded technology of yore.
I don't understand why this camera is cheaper than the Pentax Optio S, which is only 3,2 MP.Can anyone tell me ?
The binoculars were decent when they worked. They were clear enough, so-so at low light conditions and the 12x brought things in very close. They are advertised as having a "rubber armor" coating. ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! I was carrying them out to my car with a hand full of other stuff and they dropped about 3 feet to the ground. Didn't think anything of it until I went to look through them the next day. I WAS SEEING DOUBLE. That tiny little fall killed them. Figured they'd be covered under warranty. NOPE, they offered to sell me another pair at a slight discount because the price to repair was more than a new one. I told them to keep them. Why would I want another pair of crap binoculars? I ended up spending a little more on a lower end NIKON and I haven't looked back. The NIKON's are way better!! I'll never buy another Bushnell based on my experience. There's enough good stuff out there by better companies that I don't need to deal with them ever again.
I was happy with this drive while it worked. Unfortunately, after 18 months of using it for weekly backups of my desktop PC, my computer no longer recognized it. Tried it with my laptop - same thing. Called customer service and tried their suggestions. It was concluded that the drive was bad, and was not freely replacable, as it was no longer under warantee. Lost some files that were too large to store on DVD. Also, am currently without a backup device. Just ordered an external hard drive from another manufacturer that offers a five year warantee. Lesson learned: be wary of manufacturers who don't have ample faith in their product to offer more than a 1 year warantee.
I am new to SLRs and I cant belive how good this camera is. This camera is worth every penny for the amazing quality it produces. I always thot my old digital pics with point and shoot were excellent, but looking back, they look terrible compared to this.
I own a GCC printer; I have had excellent results with their toner. Unfortuately, I cannot get anyone at Amazon to notice the photo for this cartridge is not a photo of a toner cartridge, it is a photo of an car stereo amplifier. For some reason, two attempts have been sent back by Amazon that they cannot confirm my complaint. If they just looked at the damn picture, they could tell!
Yes, this is as awful as people make it sound. I've tried it with two different iPods and two different vehicles (in two different states). To imagine how this sounds, turn to a station that is all static (end of story). Please don't be like the rest of the reviewers here by buying this faulty item.
The cable guy that came to install the HiDef signal looked at my HDMI cable and said it was not thick enough to give me a good signal. But I see nothing on the screen to substantiate this claim. It seems fine to me.
I purchased this cable for a GREAT price while buying a LG LCD TV. It works perfectly for connecting TV with my laptop's HDMI output. I haven't used it for any other purpose yet but i am very happy with this purchase.
I had these for about a year before sound went out in the left bud. I did have problems with the buds coming out of my ears, but not too much to be bothered with it. I would just stickl them back in every once in awhile. Over a 10 mile run I would have to reinsert the earbud 3-4 times. The main reason I liked these though is because of the design. The connector fits over the back of your head instead of on top of it, and the wire runs down the middle of your back. This keeps the phones out of the way of my hat and away from my arms, and also made it less noticeable that I had headphones in. I can take my hat off while running without having to remove my phones first. I've looked for other headphones that have this design but can't find any.However, the sound quality wasn't that great (about what I would expect for $15 phones) and I can see how the buds slipping out would be annoying for some people. In fact, if the phones didn't have the behind-the-head design I talked about, I'd probably give them only 1 star.
It wasn't good for my conerter and T.V. It was a pain. That's why I had to order a different antenna. It just would not cooperate. I just didn't like it. It just wasn't the best fit for me.
This printer works great for almost any application, but do not expect to print on special paper. On even the soft gloss paper, the ink blobs and gives poor quality printing. The color photos print better on regular paper than on photo or special finish paper. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PHOTO PRINTING, you will be disappointed.
I read too many blogs and magazines to finally decide upon this lens as the best quality/dollar in a macro for my serious amateur ways. I considered the 60mm nikon, but ultimately wanted the ability to shoot a little farther away from my subjects and the prospect of having a decent portrait lens appealed to me. Reviews say the quality of the glass is better in this older model than the newer model and I can say it's super sharp even when shooting wide open.It does make some noise when in autofocus, but I've found manually focusing this lens is awesome and fun due to the wide focusing ring. Those worried about autofocus, if you're shooting macro don't bother using autofocus as no matter how good the autofocus is it'll never be right for what you're trying to do.As for a telephoto/portrait lens, watch out for extremely bright light. I took some shots on a warm, sunny day in February and notice a pretty significant amount of chromatic aberration on the red side of things. Could be that I got a bum copy of the lens, but it is noticeable. Using lightroom I was able to partially correct it and because it was a winter scene I could just take out the red-level saturation and all was mostly good. Definitely not a deal breaker as I bought this for macro and honestly other telephoto shots I took came out perfectly.
I ordered Ipods for two of my children, and both were broken within weeks. I ordered this SanDisk player for myself almost a year ago, and I have nothing but great things to say! It has stood up to myself and my children, and still plays my music flawlessly!
I bought this as a gift for someone else. Not sure how it works, but they havent complained so I am sure it works great! The delivery was very fast.
The universal joint SLIK tripod is a weird tripod that is in one sense heavy duty and in another twisty inverting yoga posturing for weird places (inside steep slope of a volcano?). The mount is unique and so either spend time removing and reinstalling your one and only plate or just get several to have one for each camera or mount. These are exactly like the one that came with the tripod. I can't tell which one was the original except by the wear.
I love all features of this camera, pictures are beautiful, it is easy to take them, but... There is no way I can use it now - it has some electrick shortcut in it that makes battery to overheat while not in use, burns it out after couple shots, lens gets stuck in open position. I sent it for repair since it is still on manufacturer's warranty and they returned it to me not working at all after 1.5 months of wait. First - do not rely on warranty. second - if you buy - check that you cna take more than 10 pictures at a time - that has been maximum I could do. If light is low than about 3 - before so called repairs...
This is a good product! Simple, cheap and it works. Great for those of us with older gadgets and newer PCs.
This book is a must get for system admins. This book does not only demonstrate protecting your site in various ways,it also includes key concepts about linux/unix and other operating systems.thus,making you more knowledgeable and have more confidence on protecting your site and network.i recommend this book for people who want to protect there site and network and also learn new things about the wonderful world of the world wide web.
This device is a great way to convert to optical sound from older equipment to newerequipment. I purchased a new TV and it didn't have optic out. It had coxial out. With this device I was able to connect the New Tv to My 3 year old Surrond sound system.
I received a 3 prong unit but my Dell laptop requires a 2 prong plug. I've emailed both the manufacturer and Amazon on procedure to return or exchange the item. Neither Amazon or the manufacturer have responded to my request to return or exchange for 2 prong item. Pleae respond.
I bought these to use with my PSP since I just started playing Patapon and I couldn't hear the right beats for the rhythm. They are great! I've never bought any earbuds before and have always used the ones that came with my PSP.These actually block out the extra sounds so that I can really hear the music. My boyfriend can walk up behind me and I can't hear him till he pokes me. They seem well made and I like that they are made of metal and have a little weight behind them and clack together when you're rapping them up to put away. I like the color on the earbuds, volume control, plug, and the fact that the cord is still white. They almost seem like jewelry since they so pretty. The silver color words, and skull logo are not just painted on but etched into the surface so they won't wear off.The little volume control is a useful feature. It's good for quickly turning the volume down but really not fine tune adjustments.I think for the price they're great. I could have spent more and gotten less.I also choose them since I liked the company. I'm all about bones and skeletons since I'm training to become a medical illustrator and they company seems creative and fun.
I am very happy with this purchase. I have the printer hooked up to my wireless network and print off my laptop from anywhere in the house - love it! The print quality is great. I have a multi-function printer that I only use for scanning as the print quality is horrible. I also have a desk jet printer that prints "okay" and I only use it now for color prints. So, in comparison, I am more than happy with this printer. And the price - you can't go wrong [especially with the Free Super Saver Shipping].
This camera is amazing! It is my fourth digital camera in the last 8 years. First I had an Olympus 1.3MP (D320L) that took great pictures, but had poor resolution for printing and literally ate my batteries! However, I traveled around the world with it and was perfect! Also, it was pretty fast compared to the two digital cameras that I bought after. Then I bought a Nikon CoolPix 775, 2.1 MP. I was kind of dissapointed because my previous camera took better and more colorful pictures. Also, this camera took very bad pictures with flash, many faces came out just white. However, the battery lasted much longer and the resolution was OK for printing, so I kept it for a while. My third camera was a Sony DSCP150, a powerful 7.2 MP camera, in which you could see the blurriest pictures ever! It was terrible! Also, it was so slow, even with Sony Memory Stick cards, that if you tried to catch a baby making a funny face, probably you would get him gone to highschool or married! I had it for a few months and the decided to buy the Canon Rebel XT... the best choice I've made in these 8 years! The camera is just perfect, great pictures, great resolution, can be as automatic as you want, but also with the flexibility of a SLR camera. Also, not less important, the software that comes with the camera is useful and easy to use, nothig to do with the terrible "picture manager" of Sony, the worst software ever! I'm very happy with this camera. For those that are concerned about the size, compared to a pocket camera, I can only say that the extra size is nothing compared to the great feeling that you will have taking pictures with this camera!
I have own this camcorder for 6 monthit's a good camcorder, esay to use, easy to bringAs it's design purpose, PC-55 is enough for home useOnly one thing I want to mention here, before I buy this camcorder, I thought that I can record video on MS duo in mepg format, and it's easy for post-edit on PC, you know, tansfer a MiniDV tape to computer may need a huge space to save.However, when I replay the video which stored on MS, the sreen was full of mosaicfortunately, when use DV type to record, this situation never happens. good quality.The one press photo button also becomes useless because the bad quality.
This camera doesn't explicity advertise that you need IE 5.5 to use the features that the camera is packed with. Nice unit. But you can't get there from here if you are running a Mac (IE 5.2 is the highest available there), or if you use Firefox, Safari, Mozilla or others.Linksys needs to wise up and go cross-platform compatible. The camera has too many nice features to keep it all in Windows. The author of thompsonreviews.com has a FAQ on how to get limited video working with a Mac which is helpful if you already own one of these.
Piece of junk... Poor range .... Could get only one of my three laptops to connect.. Returned it ....
Now I have this printer for about 6 months and believe me, NP.... no problem. i have WinMe installed as my OS and I didn't encounter any problem w/ this printer. The only bad side would be the cost of the cartridge, whether color or black.... it's quite $$$$ but prints beautifully(Very); I made some pics from my digital cam and printed it on this printer, well, better than the store(Since making your pic big or small, doesn't affect the image to be printed.) And believe me, I made my pics BIG to make the max out of this printer's capability but of course, u have to buy the "photo cartridge" to get the best. i would recommend it and would give actually 4.5/5, if I could rate it that way.
This screen rocks. Much much better than projecting directly on the wall.One thing to note is that it will smell like chemicals for the first few days that you have the screen. I strongly recommend pointing a fan along the side of the screen so that it blows the chemical smell away. After the smell goes away, it's amazing.
I needed this for my finance class, and it works perfectly. I wish it would come in nicer colors though. They only have brown and gray.
The product was in no way defective. There was just a misunderstanding about what product I needed. Customer service was very cooperative and I would do business with them again.
Excellent product, very solid fit and I am extremely pleased with this product. I was a little suprised by the weight, but this was not a negative in my opinion, just speaks more to the quality of the product. I've shot several hundred photo's now and found this to be as others opined; high qaulity, easy to clean and results in crystal clear shots (several hundred since purchasing this). The case is of equal quality and will most likely consider the B+W products my default when considering purchases in the future.
We purchased a pair of these to use during conferences. We mounted a 26" LCD to it. It was very stable, and we had no problems with it falling over (or even pretending to fall over). It is easy to put together, but be careful, the black paint scratches easily. We had to route the cables on the outside of the pipe as the VGA cable and power-cord would not fit into the pipe. If you are looking for a low-cost solution to mounting an LCD up high, this is it.
I am more than happy with the film camera! It was my first time making this kind of purchase online so I tried to be very cautious. Yet, after reading the description and learning about the other things that would come with the camera, I decided to buy it. The seller kept me informed of the process and made sure that it arrived earlier than estimated. The camera was intact and all the other features just made it a pleasant purchase. I would definitely buy from this seller again!
This is the only type of speaker cable i use to connect my state of the art sound system.
The Canon Remote Control is amazing for the price. Works just like I expected for a fraction of what I expected to pay.
I've had the Sonic Impact Super-T amp for several months. Yes, it's an incredibly good sounding amp on the cheap but only if your speakers do not require much power. These puppies don't put out anywhere near the claimed 15-watts.The Sonic Impact Super-T amp sounds wonderful listening to smooth jazz or female vocals at modest volume levels but don't expect this thing to rock. Turn up the volume a bit and it WILL distort.As good as this "T" amp sounds, I don't think these Tripath chip based amps will be taking over the world anytime soon. Looks like Tripath couldn't pay their bills and filed for bankruptcy in February 2007. Cirrus Logic bought up some of their assets and intellectual property.My Sonic Impact Super T amp is now powering a couple small but efficient speakers in my little kitchen system attached to my Slim Devices Squeezebox for streaming audio.... A cute toy combo w/o spending too much money.
Well if you were wandering how long this product might last. Look no further - This premium Radar barely lasted 2 yrs. They will fix it for $79.99 - I'd recommend spending half the money and getting a Cobra ... it's cheaper and will last longer.My 2 cents. They don't stand by their product. Told me that was an "industry standard" ... to me the standard should be producing a quality premium product that lasts ... have read many similar reviews. I wouldnt buy this product. and I will not buy another Beltronics Radar ...
These bags are extremely thin and rip just trying to open the bag. Not even good enough for a trash can, no less a shredder basket. I switched back to just normal trash bags after just using 2 bags because they only ripped opened and then I had to use another bag anyway.
We needed to add an extra port to our 4 port home router. Since we are a Mac household all of our machines have T1000 Ethernet, so this switch made sense, especially at the price. Plugged it in, it worked as advertised.
My domestic partner bought this for me as a gift in January 2009. It gobbled up my CD and I had to send the DEFECTIVE unit (Puchased through AMAZON) back to the manufacturer (Sony). Sony custumer service sent me another DEFECTIVE (left speaker/and or electronics) unit. I sent that unit back and they sent me a RECONDITIONED unit. Now I am told that there is not another unit available until MAY 2009. I should have given up on this before, but I have always TRUSTED the SONY name before. Unfortunately, SONY SUPERVISORS REFUSE to return my calls and the CUSTOMER SERVICE people are major ROADBLOCKS and BLOCKHEADS. It mey be their job, but in this economy, they should not be allowed to get away with their incompetence. I hope the company goes belly up. They won't fix a $84.00 problem. I say, boycott SONY AND JAPAN.
Why buy a series IV when you can get the same thing for series III? Just a diff label that they stuck on.
Bought two of these, one for me, one for my son. They fit decently enough, and the mic pickup is great compared to what I had (built in to NB). No complaints. works great for windows hands free application on my machine, also does superbly for my magic jack
I Bought this because my tv didnt have a headphone jack out, it only had an optical audio out, this tiny plastic piece didnt work at all.
After thorough research...found Cassiopeia E-100 was the best. Bought one and have been more impressed than ever. Keep track of contacts and take notes...in vivid color. Download and play music. This one does it all. No, I'm not a salesman...just a very satisfied customer.
I bought this player about 8 month ago and was very happy with it. So was my daughter who kept touching all the buttons with her feet. Then suddenly the LCD screen started going on and off and now is completely dead. I guess you can't ask too much from it. For the convenience and price it is a pretty good product. 3 month warranty though is clearly not enough.
Mine isn't as thorough as everyone else's review although it's been several years since the company has not been in business, I'm so happy that it's still functioning just as strong as the day I got it.. and it's still as clean no scratches, just wished the company was still around to buy other optional items, so for those who are lucky to find on also intact, get it asap.Game on!
This is a great headset for the money. I've used it for a month and the sound is perfect on both ends. The only flaw - no mute button (hence the four stars instead of five). Otherwise, highly recommended!
I was dazzled by the quality of the still images produced by this camera. But it had problems I could not work through. I deemed it defective and returned it promptly. First; the camera would freeze intermittently during recording. Similar to a computer freeze. I had to remove the batteries to 're-boot' the camera. Not good! Second; the shutter response was slow and unpredictable, so actually taking pictures was not simple. The camera would take the image when it was good and ready to go, so the spontaniety went out of photography. Not good! Third; despite literature suggesting otherwise, the camera did not record sound and motion simultaneously. Movies were silent. Fourth; I found the toggle switch overly fussy and programming simple things like time and date took multiple tries. Fifth; when played back on my computer (and through 3 different media players) obnoxious advertisements were superimposed top and bottom on the movie images .... No instructions were given for removing this unwanted advertisement.I really wanted this camera to work. The images really were beautiful. I think Samsung products are great, but this camera was a bad match with my needs.
for being very portable and uesful i cant complain it works good for me and fits in my laptop bag for portabilty
I expected to receive GE brand batteries but received some offshore generic batteries instead. Obviously, I was a bit disappointed by that.
I bought this amp 3 years ago in 2008!!! I beat the snot out of this amp! It is currently powering 4 800 Watt Legacy 12" subs. I know, I know Legacy subs. But if I told you that they were Apline amps and JL speakers, you would not know the difference. I have this amp running two speakers per channel @ 2 Ohms per channel. Amp is about a 1/3rd of the way up on the bass boost and about 1/2 way up on the level. Gain is in the middle too. Sounds real good and hit hard! If I wanted more bass, I still have a lot left on this amp.I recommend this amp to anyone. I have had professionals tell me my car sounds great and when they go to tweak the settings, they say its perfect. Then I show them the Legacy subs and they snicker.. I love cheap!!!Hope this helps.Dave[...]
linksys quickly made a name for itself for innovative high quality consumer routers. this one is no exception.i use this wireless AP/broadabnd router with my new iBook, kudos to linksys for using web based administration interface, so i am not locked into a MS-only solution.
Este producto promete mucho, pero la verdad cuando maneja muchos archivos se vuelve muy lento inclusive parece que se ha trabado. No lo recomiendo.
This back appears to be well made. I've only used it for three weeks but it seems it will hold up well. It has a nice laptop compartment that is well padded. If you have any shoulder issues you may want to go for a pack that transfers more weight to your lumbar.
I just bought one of these. It could just be the one I bought, but... it works fine except for the following egregious problem: When it reads an MP3 file (and I tried several times on different CDs), it gets "confused" and treats each file as several different little tracks, making a delay between each one. At first I thought it was skipping, or buffer overrun, but nope, it's that weird thing. I will have to return it.
This is just what I thought it would be. It has all the great, basic features I was looking for in a portable GPS. The best part is the blue tooth hands free phone. It has good connection and excellent sound quality for such a little unit. Connects to my phone, contact list and gives me great area information for whatever I'm looking for. We bought some for our work vehicles as well. For some, we added an external microphone that made it even better, but we didn't need that for most applications. If you are looking for something inexpensive and still have a quality unit, this is the one.
I bought this product a few days ago for $29.94 plus $6 shipping (because I am leaving on a flight tomorrow) and received it yesterday with no regrets. I recently had bought a SD600 for travel and having read a review, the customer said it fit - so for the price, I thought I'd give it a try. The leather camera case fits fine and I don't see how the LCD screen can get cracked.I really wanted an extra battery, which is included in the set. Friends and previous Canon users recommended me to use Canon batteries instead of buying the cheap no brand ones on eBay for half the price because of quality and performance.I plan to use the neck strap when travelling to keep the camera secure. You can use the camera case, wrist strap and neck strap all at the same time.Though there is no extra room for the battery, the battery has a cover protecting the delicate part anyways, so it won't get damaged.Also, I prefer a case that is not bulky so that it doesn't add weight or bulk to a camera I bought for its compact size.I am very satisfied with my performance as it completes my digital camera purchase.
I have an Olympus camera and this case works great. I can fit all my stuff in it.
This is an amazing product. I have had it for at least 6 months now, and so far, there are absolutly no problems with it whatsoever. I love my Zen, and it is a much better product than an iPod video. The only problem with it, is if you are switching from an iPod to the Zen... becuase of DRM'd music, and Apple trying to lock you in with the iPod, any bought songs off of iTunes won't work with your Zen. This obviously is not a flaw with the Zen, its Apple being Apple.
I bought this charger to replace the original charger that was misplaced some time ago. The charger had the correct connector for the model laptop and worked well on 230V 50Hz and 110V 60Hz. So all in all a pretty good replacement charger, it's as good as the original. I bought another adapter for an IBM T40 and the quality of that unit was just as good. Great price / Great Product.
I got this as a present, and I absolutely love it. One battery lasts longer than most mp3 players, excellent sound quality and overall a great product.
I mainly purchased this item to grate cheese. My hands are crippled with rheumatoid arthritis so a power shredder/grater is ideal for me. However, this item came with only a slicing cone and a large shredder cone. I sent for the small shredder cone direct from the company but it is not the small grate that I was hoping for. Bottom line, the product is great for shredding but does not do fine grating.
Does exactly what I need! Works beautifully with my Creative MP3 player, which I love. Makes it easy to listen when ear buds are cumbersome, for example, when exercising. Unit is compact, sleek and easy to take with me. Delivered quickly and well packaged. Includes useful accessories.
I got this case for my nano and I am fairly pleased with it. For $34 I was a bit pricey. It adds some bulk to the nano. The clip degraded rather quickly and I eventually took it off only to find that the clip backing had scratched the back of the nano. The only scratches on the nano are from the case itself, which was designed to keep the nano from getting scratches. The case will keep the nano from fitting into a dock and without the clip it is hard to take on a run. Otherwise I am incredibly pleased by the case.
Love this reflector. It is so easy to use and hold and the light reflected is just right.The combination Sunlite/SoftSilver is just what I have been looking for.I would highly recommend this.
I was in the market for a new head unit for my corolla and jumped on the chance to get this player way below retail price. So I got it. Unfortunately, for me it's pretty looks do not make up for it's shortcomings.First off, I do not know why manufacturers make push button/ knob type controls for aftermarket radios like this. It's a complete pain, especially in this player. I mean how many of you here who have this unit can honestly say you haven't mistakenly pushed the button (that switches from cd-radio,etc) while trying to put the volume up or down turning the knob? Really? It gets really frustrating after a while, that I'd rather use the control! Another thing is the cd player sensitivity. Got some badly scratch discs? Don't try in this, it won't play at all! Heck my older jvc head unit could play those discs without a hiccup! Thumbs down in that department. Another thing I found rather annoying was the random command. Let's say you want to skip that random song you just put on, guess what? It goes to the next song in order NOT RANDOM! Sound wise, I can't complain. It has excellent sound for a cheaper unit. Heck you can even connect your subs to it (and control it) which is pretty cool. The remote is more useful than the head unit controls itself which is a big plus. The other thing I like is of course the mp3 player connections, which means more music (no skipping) etc another big plus. In all I think this head unit is decent, but could be better. Like totally get rid of push button/turn knobs, they are not practical while driving. It's best to use push button only, that way if you hit a bump or something the only thing that would happen is the volume would go down or up (depends) instead of losing cool because the frickin' thing switched to something else. Plus they should really fix the cd readability. They should work on making it more reliable. In all a 3 is deserving of this unit.
I needed a high quality filter to go with my new Pentax 18mm-50mm f2.8 lens. I figured it didn't make any sense to get a high quality lens and put a cheap filter on it. I've found out through past experience that putting a cheap filter on a digital lens does not always give you the results you want. This filter does not create any distortions that can appear with cheaper filters. I recommend this filter for anyone with a digital SLR. It's a bit pricey but worth it.
When I bought my Canon XTi, I bought this as well. I wanted a backpack instead of a shoulder bag for my equipment. It does take some getting used to if you change lenses as much as I do or cameras. I currently have my XTi with a 75-300mm lens attached in the center; my kit lens; my Canon K2 (35mm) and stock lens and a point and shoot camera with plenty of room to grow for future lenses. In the inside compartment I have my filters. This bag allows me to carry everything I need without getting too heavy. The bottom strap for a tripod is great, though I've actually used it for my umbrella, and it would probably hold both an umbrella and tripod.I suppose you may be able to fit a small very thin laptop in the second zip compartment.Only main suggestion when using this is to get small locks. The bag sometimes opened and that is very scary to think of because all my contents would fall to the ground. I bought very small locks and keep the compartments locked. It is sometimes annoying having to unlock every time I want to get in my bag, but it gives me a peace of mind, especially when I'm trekking about in a city, makes me feel like someone would be less enthused to snatch my bag.Some say the Canon logo is being a target, but I feel rather cool with my Canon gear on; for peace of mind, get the locks like I mentioned.
Purchased this for my daughter to replace her iAudio U2 (EXCELLENT not enough storage) this thing stopped working one month after Christmas (earphone jack issue); repaired. Stopped excepting new music two (2) months after repair. Rebuilding the library caused it to erase all music placed on the device the previous day. Had to place music on it every day and try to keep it on all day. finally, stopped altogether... replaced it with iAudio 6, which did somewhat the same. Conclusion the micro HDD is not ready for prime time. I am shell shocked with micro HDD and will never purchase another EVER, flash for small players. Finally replaced with iAudio D2 a FLASH player.
This little product is an excellent deal. I have an iPod Touch, and I bought this so I could play music AND charge my iPod. It's a little tiny bit tricky sticking the iPod in the dock, but that's a minor problem.
Very good value for the price. Would buy again. Just a tad bit boomy, but only a much more expensive sub would give me the base wanted without that. Matches up with my Martin Logans very well.
I got this, as I suppose most people do, to avoid having loose cords flopping around my car's interior. To that extent, it works very well. A little tug on the cord and it retracts in on itself, saving space. After five months of regular use, this feature works the same as the day it arrived. What has suffered, however, is the connection between the charger and my iphone. Upon arrival, this worked fine and and I did not even get those annoying "device not designed" to work with iphone notices. But five months on, the connection is not clean. I often have to jiggle the connection to get the charger connect. This is a minor annoyance, so far, and once jiggled the connection usually stays.That being said, the price is certainly right.
Have been able to use mine for about 40 hours. After that it failed to respond to any input from any source. Contacted Benq and they said there was nothing they could do but send it in for repair since they have been having problems with these units. Sent it in and got it back. It worked once during a test preparation for a presentation but once again failed to acknowledge any input when turned on the next day during the actual presentation. Contacted Benq and they said I could have it repaired (wasn't repaired last time) or receive a refurbished unit (someone else's problem). So am working on my third round,maybe I'll be LUCKY this time. It will be my last Benq product. I can not recommend the product or company.
I got this player from Amazon. When it came, the carrying case is missing from the manufacture's package. I was going to return it to Amazon, but thought just give it a try by calling the manufacture. I called them on Monday telling them about the missing carrying case. After some verification (less than 1 min), they said that they are going to order a carrying case and ship to my house right away. For 6 days, I didn't receive any emails from them about the shipment, but on the next Monday, it arried by UPS. No hassel at all. I think Amazon has the best customer service you can get anywhere, but Rio's customer service is also unbeatable.
The form factor was not exactly as shown in the picture with the large Linksys stackable legs, which would have been nice as I have all Linksys stackable routers and WAPs. Rather it is the exact same unit without the large stackable legs. I can still stack it, and the smaller legs do interlock with other like units, which I have also.I prefer to stack components rather then have them sit side by side all over the place, and a lot of the new form factors are stand alone, facing up, or standing on their side, made to be the ONLY all-in-one componet for the average home user. If your network is more extensive with several waps and switches along with your router stacking saves space and just looks better.But either way for $29 it was a great deal! I have found Linksys products to be very reliable. I have a router, two WAPs and two switches, all Linksys products that all work great.
This camera is absolutely amazing! I have had about 3 digital camera, I love the compact ones but unforunately they don't take great pictures in dim lighting or for close up objects. But thank goodness for the Sony Cybershot DSC-T9 6MP, I am still in shock over the quality of the pictures this lil camera takes. It has a variety of modes and when I first got it I took a picture of a small buddah statue I have and even when I took the statue outside in the dark at 9 p.m the picture came out clear and with great lighting, not the normal ugly flash color the other cameras give you, but it actually looks like I had perfect lighting conditions. And for the artistic person in all of us you will love the modes and the differnt ways one picture can come out just by changing the mode. You will not regret this picture, it gave me hope once again that I can have a compact camera that takes AMAZING pictures.!It also has a great slide show option with differnt modes and you can add your own music to it.
I just purchased this unit a few weeks back, and so far so good.The navigation is very fast with plenty of detail. It was a little difficult to use at first, and it takes some time getting used to in terms of figuring out how to find certain buttons. You also have to make sure you put the "N" in north or "Ave" in the street name or sometimes it doesn't find your destination. However, the navigation's speed makes up for the few quirks.I currenty am using the Sirius tuner and iPod video adapter and they both work great. You will, however, need to download a firmware update onto an SD card from Panasonic's website in order to use the video from your iPod. Make sure you purchase the iPod cable that has a "V" or you will only send audio from your iPod. Also, you cannot operate the video from the unit itself. Once you are in iPod mode, you can touch the video button on the screen, but then you must use the play, stop and fast forward functions directly on the iPod itself. To me, this isn't a big deal since I'm more concerned about audio.The Sirius works great and sounds good. You have a total of 18 presets and also a traffic button dedicated to a traffic channel of your choice. The unit even puts the Sirius logo on the screen; pretty cool in my opinion.The DVD video looks good as well. If you ground the parking brake cable, you can watch DVDs while you drive, but this is not recommended and illegal in some states.Bare in mind that you will need to use an expansion module to add more that one device (iPod, Sirius, Bluetooth, Camera, etc.). I am using this expansion module and it works well and installs very easily.Overall, I believe this is an excellent unit with a few quirks, but at an outstanding value.
Works just as I had hoped. Our new car has SD slots, and I transfered MP3s to this disk, and it comes up with song title, artist, album and time. PERFECT!Also, I RECEIVED it, the same day I got the email that it had SHIPPED!
I was hesitant to buy this product because I saw no direct reference to working with Leopard. When I received it, I couldn't get it to work, either. But today I upgraded to Skype version 2.7 (Beta) and it's working great. On the dialing dialog window of version 2.7 is a small headphone icon. I clicked on this icon and opened up another dialog box with choices for microphone and speaker and was able to quickly designate the polycom unit.The sound quality is terrific. I've just ordered another pair for some of my employees who use Skype as well. I recommend this product for Mac users who use Leopard.
The software interface is a little dated, but the prduct is solid, reliable and straigh forward.
The screen is a little small but you can see what is going on it is a little less perfect around the edges. I can play dvd's where ever I go. It does require to power plugs I am currently trying to find an alternative to make it truly a mobile monitor.
Easily one of the best displays I've ever seen! Unfortunately I've got the color consistency problems, even after Apple has taken the display back for repair.Make sure that you can return the monitor if you experience these problems as Apple does not yet acknowledge the color problems with this model exist!
Extremely pleased with this mouse. I had owned many "starter" mice and even some Razers, but nothing compares to the G5.From the add-on weights to the programmable buttons to the on-the-fly sensitivity changing, this mouse has it all.I love it, and will buy Logitech mice for life.
I recently bought a pair of Motorola 6310 radios (not yet received) and am now trying to figure out which of the earbud/mic units can be used with them, without much success.There are several model numbers shown on the Amazon (and other) web sites, with the differences apparently being: (1) the radio model numbers with which they can be used (probably related to items 2 &amp; 3 which follow); (2) the connectors attached, 2 pin or 1 pin; and (3)their VOX capability. Reference to the Motorola web site for 2 way radios does not clear it up.The Model numbers I've found for the earbud/mic units are:#53727 single pin connector and apparently no VOX capability.#50229 double pin connector and apparently no VOX capability.#50256 double pin connector with VOX capability.Anyone who has definitive applicability/use information could be a hero.By the way, the same confusion would appear to apply to the headset/boom mic units (model numbers #50226 with 2 pin connector and VOX and model #53725 single pin connector and VOX). Same for the speaker/mic units: model #50225 (shown on Amazon site as only for 250 Series radio), and model #53724 apparently for all other radios. It's not clear to me if either of these has VOX capability.If you understand these mysteries please post a review with the answers. Failing that I suspose I need to use the phone to call Motorola and enter the labyrinth of their automated phone system.
A very nice system for small spaces. The speakers are very tiny and the large control box can be easily hidden behind furniture or in a cabinet. The sound is terrific, and there are many settings to vary the sound delivery. The only disappointment is that there aren't any component video connections for connecting to a HDTV. They give you an adapter that plugs into a regular port and the S-video port, but it is difficult to activate on the first try, because you have to turn it on in the programming menu before it will work. You can't turn it on through the on-screen programing because you can't see the picture. You have to scroll through the menu options on the receiver/cd LED readout, which is hard to do, but possible. Once activated though, the picture was fine. Overall, a very nice system, great sound, compact, and easy to use.
Sounds awesome.. till this day cant find a product that sounds this good that it portable. Only thing is that it doesn't charge my ipod while it plays. I would buy another one I still give it 5 stars.
It was great to be able to still purchase VHS tapes. Not only that but to be able to obtain a 10 pack of VHS tapes.
OEM replacement battery fr Panasonic cordless phones. They last about 3 years in regular use (charge/deplete cycle). Same as other batteries in this class.
I have had my Epson 2200 for two weeks now and it is worth the hype. The reviews found in this area strongly suggesting the use of Epson paper and anticipated heavy ink usage are right on the mark. However, if you want prints superior to those provided by a photo store, this is your printer. If you don't plan to do photos, then buy a cheaper printer. This is too much machine for you. If you do buy it, there is a learning curve. Expect to eat up a quantity of paper and ink in identifying the best settings for your needs. But when you get there - wow - what a printer.
I know, I'm paying for the Bose name and quality. It is a quality unit and the sound is good. Had to reset it a few times before it synch'd with the iPod. It has worked flawlessly since. The remote really makes it cool.
I bought this router to upgrade an old linksys G router. I wanted the extended range and speed of N to cover my entire home. I also wanted gigabit connections for my wired network so I could stream HD over the house.Range:the range isn't much better than my G router but that could just be my iphone. I also need to place the router in a better position. Its just sitting on my office desk in the corner of the house.Speed:Speed is much better! I can now stream netflix without buffering to my laptop across the house. My G router was having trouble that far away. I haven't tried to transfer anything but I can tell you it is much faster.Gigabit:Wired gigabit to my xbox and windows media PC. YES PLEASE! Streaming and watching live tv is much faster and better. although I am having problems losing connection between my xbox extender and windows media center (probably due to some router setting)Settings/Configuration:I thought I would miss the ability to upgrade to DD-WRT. NOPE! This router has so many settings and features. USB port. Virtual server. Dynamic DNS. Advanced DNS. Guest access. Like I said there are lots of ways to configure which I am still tweaking for my best experience.Recommended.
I started looking for an inexpensive PDA to help me remember appointments and daily work schedule stuff. I intended to buy either a Palm III or a Handspring Visor, figuring that [it] was a good price compared to all the other prices I'd seen. Thank goodness I searched the Internet. I came across the Royal daVinci and the PV-400Plus, both cost [the same]. I bought the daVinci, and like what it offers, despite a minor glitch it had. You can get an optional mini-keyboard, you can upload new features into it, and it syncs with MS Outlook. Then I found a local store that had the Casio and decided I'd compare them. The Casio is half as thin, doesn't have a mini-keyboard (yet), you can't load new features into it, but it comes with what I needed. The one-handed dial is a bonus for looking up something quickly, and its size makes it easier to find a wallet case for (it'll fit into almost any Palm case). It syncs perfectly with MS Outlook at the touch of a button, using 95/98/NT, whatever. It comes with everything you need right out of the box. I kept the Casio and took the daVinci back the next day, and I've been loving it every since. Several of my friends are now re-evaluating their PDA options. As long as you don't need a PDA you can connect to the Internet with, I highly recommend the PV-400Plus.
This tv is great! It puts out great theater sound all on it's own. Great size for PIP viewing. HD quality makes you feel like you are on the sidelines. Highly recommend. Have owned for 4 years and have had no problems at all.
I have been using this Pogo for about 3 months and I have to say that this little guy still impresses me. The player itself does a marvelous job, but the accesories are almost laughable. It still deserves 5 stars hands down, just for its functionality and all the useful features that are packed into something the size of a deck of cards.I'll start off with a rundown of what I like. It does MP3's, FM and AM, you can record both radio stations and through the line input. I can also store PC files via the USB interface. Which BTW DOES give access to the internal memory card(bios updates are available online). There was no software to install, I just plugged it into my XP machine and wallah!!... two more drives popped up ready to use. One was the 128 megs internal memory and the other was the removeable 1 Gig SD card I bought seperate. Transfering music is a breeze, I simply drag and drop the mp3's or whatever other files I need to carry with me from my hard drive onto the player's drives and they are copied over. It really can't get any easier than that. No messing around with restrictive software.The interface is a little clunky to set up the first time, but I love the display information. It show's everything I would want to know about what I'm listening to in one glance, including battery life, song title, media type(AM,FM,MP3), there is a little equilizer bar pulsing, a gauge that show's how full the memory card is, and the sample rate. Something you'll almost never find on an mp3 player, it displays the TIME and DATE. Ya it's a small thing, but so often good players could be great if they just paid attention to the details. Oh ya, one more almost amazingly useful feature you'll never find on another mp3 player, it has built-in alarm clock functionality. Couple that with the builtin speakers and you can start to see how versatile this little guy is.A couple drawbacks, the buttons feel cheap when I press them, kinda like calculator buttons from the 80's. A rubberized attached cover for the usb port would have also been nice. It comes with a little plastic usb cover that was lost almost as soon as I took it off.The sound quality is more than acceptable and I found the battery life to be true to about 12-15 hours with standard behind the ear/neck rested earphones. I usually have the volume around 7 or 8 out of 30 and it very clear. I can't comment on the included earphones as I don't use earbuds because they are not comfortable to me. I plugged in some high quality studio headphones and it was able to power them no problem but I had to turn the volume up to around 18 for normal listening,and about 27 for the sound to be really loud, but not distorted. Which is really what I would expect for big power hungry headphones.I almost forgot about the builtin speaker. It sounds just like an old transistor radio but the signal is crystal clear with no crackling. The sound cuts through nicely, especially for talk radio and audio books. A volume level of 15 is sufficient for a quiet room. I listened to the radio for 2 hours tonight at volume 15 and the battery meter still reads full. The AM antenna is built into the unit, but it uses the headphones as the FM antenna. If you want to listen to FM through the speakers, you have to unplug the headphones and plug in a special antenna that's included. But who wants to drag around a spare antenna all the time. I just put the player on the table and insert the headphone plug into the jack far enough so that it makes contact and can act as an antenna, but not far enough to disengage the external speakers. That little trick works nicely.There are only two optional accessories available that I've seen, the charging cradle and the protective leather case. I'll comment on each.The optional cradle has little functionality. It charges/powers the player and allows it to stand upright. You can power the cradle via USB or the power adapter. The cradle provides no PC connectivity at all. It draws power from the USB cable and that's it. So in order to hook up the player to the computer I have to take it out of the cradle and lay it down on my desk, then take the usb connector out of the cradle and plug it into the player. It doesn't seem right does it?? Obviously the cradle was an afterthought.The optional leather case is the other accessory. From a functionality point of view, it's very accessible. I have no problems getting to any of the buttons or ports. It does a good job of protecting the player from nicks and scratches. The clear plastic(on the leather case) covering the buttons and screen is starting to warp a bit, making it difficult to read the screen depending on glare. Why is it warping? I'll get to that later. Aesthetically, the case is ugly and only comes in black. It really does nothing to compliment the player itself. It looks like an old style cell phone case that's been converted. A clear rubberized case would have been better for this player. There is also a metal belt clip attached to the back of the case that is clunky and gets in the way. I'm always getting the headphones tangled up in it. It would be nice if this was removeable so that people like me who carry it in my pocket don't have to feel it. It makes the device a little thicker and it doesn't lay flat. I took a pair of pliers, pulled out the rivot holding the clip to the case and managed to yank the belt clip out. It definitely wasn't meant to come off so if you like the belt clip, I can vouch for it's sturdiness. It's not flimsy. With a little more effort the clip could have easily been made removeable.I'm not trying to rant, because I really like the player alot, and I rave about it to my friends. I just find it funny that a device which seems to be designed so well, can have optional accessories that are so awful. I'm only going to say one more thing about the accessories, and I hope someone from the company reads this, because if they ever fix this stuff, I'll be first in line to buy the new model.Earlier in the review, I said how the clear plastic on the leather case, covering the buttons has started to warp. That's because, when the player is inside the leather case, it's too thick to attach to the cradle. I have to take the player out of the case in order to use the cradle. Not to mention, there is no access to the charging holes through the leather case. I would cut holes in it if I could, but it wouldn't do any good anyway since it's too wide. So taking the player in and out of the case so much has caused the clear plastic, covering the buttons and screen, to start to warp. I would rather leave it in the leather case all the time. Consequently the only two accessories in the whole world for this player do not work together. Using one causes defects to crop up in the other. I really do find it hilarious and hopefully these problems can be addressed in the future.Keep in mind, the case and cradle are optional accessories, but the player is worth every penny!! You won't regret buying one.
The camera looking good, compact if comparetion w/ Nikon,but the flash light not ennough, that why the pics very dark,even I try to set diffence stype the light they was designed.but won't work better. I'm not happy with Canon.the Sony better than, I have been used Sony, I still own 1.
I have used this in the Chicago and Los Angeles area, and it works very nicely. The key is the ability to select all frequencies on the FM dial, more helpful than the preprogrammed ones.
I selected the Kingstn 512MB memory module on the basis of price, reputation, availability and that it met my computer specifications.The module came with complete and easy to read and understan instructions Appropriate cautions that should be observed when installing devices susptible to static electricity were included.Othe than that, I found the module so easy to install that anyone could carry out the installation proceedure with little difficulty.It has improved the spped ( 70 sec. boot-up for approx. 15 GB of data and applications) of my conputer and I no longerb get "out of memory errors."
I wanted to use TOPO to map the trails in the parks around South Eastern VA. by importing the GPS tracks obtained from walking/riding the trails. TOPO would almost do what I wanted, but its disappointing lack of editing and viewing tools made it impossible to accurately draw or display the routs.If I import the tracks as individual waypoints, the waypoints are displayed as HUGE diamonds on the map that overlap and make it impossible to follow the track. The max zoom is insufficient to clearly display the tracks, but the magnify option zooms in nicely. The only problem is the magnify option also magnifies the waypoint icons, so they still overlap. For the Mid-Atlantic map, these waypoint diamonds are about 200 feet corner to corner.If I bring the tracks in as complete routs, there is no way to make small changes to fit the track to the minor inconsistencies in the elevation map. For example, when the GPS shows me walking a mostly flat section and TOPO has me descending into a ravine; if I remember navigating around the edge of the ravine, it's obvious the track in that area needs to be tweaked to miss the ravine. I might be able to draw a new track if the lines of the existing track were a little thinner, but as with the waypoints, at max magnify the lines are very thick and obscure the topo lines. When I try to start a new track, the draw tool functions as a track selector over the existing (too thick) track, so I can't correct what is already there. The only option is to delete small sections of the map and try to redraw them from memory or a print out. This process might work, but I think I could do it a lot faster in a paint program.There doesn't seem to be any way to turn off a waypoint or track display completely, since all the waypoints are ultimately displayed in the &quot;All Waypoints&quot; master list which won't turn off. Strangely, if I delete a waypoint in a custom rout, the waypoint is also deleted from the master list, so once a waypoint is added to a rout it can't be removed without also removing it from the entire map.Overall it's a nice program and probably works fine for mapping out long, straight paths. It's useless for my purposes, though. They need to add some better editing and viewing features, such as interactive rout editing with drag handles on the waypoints, and some control over how and when the waypoints are displayed.
As an initial disclaimer, this is the first flat panel monitor I have ever owned, although I have used different models at various institutions of higher learning.When I first got this monitor at my office, it took a little bit getting used to, but only because I had been using a traditional CRT monitor. If you do a lot of word processing, the text is going to appear quite different.As far as I can tell, given my limited experience with LCD monitors, this one is well worth the rather low asking price. The resolution is sharp, it displays pictures in bright colors, and the monitor is quick, that is there is little to no "ghosting."I have not used this monitor for playing video games, so I cannot speak to its suitability for the same. I would, however, strongly recommend this item as a good all around monitor at a spanktastic price.
I have read the reviews and talked to others, including my brother in law who got a free one and returned it.Don't purchase this just because you wnat a small computer! Purchase it only if you need a small computer.This computer offers everything I could possibly want, but only because Sony made a computer that you can carry on your belt without lowering your needs to carrying around a glorified hand held pocket PC or phone.It is true that the screen is extremely small and fonts require me to put on my reading glasses. But how else can you put a fully functional computer into a 4.5 inch screen? It truly is as capable as Windows Vista can be on any computer that has a limited source of storage and memory.I installed Windows 2007 Ultimate, Adobe CS2 and a library of bible software from Libronix. I still have 6 Gb of space available and purchased some Sony Duo memery cards at 4 GB each and have not yet needed them.The computer does store a full back-up in hidden memory whivh cuts the 32 GB down quite a bit but when I did require restoring the system it came in handy.This computer is for those who are on the go and can show presentations via Powerpoint by plugging it in at a remote work sight, connecting to meetings remotely or just wanting to read the newspaper while riding the bus to work.As far as software, I always hate trial versions, but after installing Office 2007 I had no problem uninstalling the trial version and it went fairly quick. Why SQL Server? Well anyone who works in a professional environment knows the limitations of MS Access and will appreciate the SQL Server capability.If you want a cute computer because it's small, then this is not for you! If you want a computer that is fully functional and able to connect to the Internet anywhere service is available, and if you are willing to work with the 4.5 inch screen as well as the two fingered keyboard, then seriously look into this model as it meets ebery expectation I had in fitting such a large package into such a tiny median.If it was any larger I would not carry it with me every where. But I must add, even though I work in the IT field, this computer was purchased to meet personal needs, and that it does quite well if you understand the limitations Sony had to work with in making it so small.It truly is a fully functional Windows Vista computer that will hook to you belt and every one thinks you are carrying some oversized cell phone or camera.Just make sure you are prepared for the tiny fonts and limited screen capabilities. I had some trouble with CS2 buttons falling into an unviewable area and had to tab and guess at the function I was choosing.It's really not meant for those who want cute, only those who want what this computer was really designed to provide...
Being an Extra class ham operator, I am always looking for radios which could be used in an emergency. i.e. When a disaster has downed all forms of communication, Ham radio operators provided the communications for civil authorities & civilians. This radio is a welcomed addition to my shack. All of the features work as advertised, and work well! My other primary reason for purchasing this radio is my 30 year old son, who has Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. He has extremely limited use of only his fingers & speech. He now has this radio setting besides him on the #1 VOX setting. It is sensitive enough to easily pick his voice up, using the included mic, setting near his shirt collar. His speech comes over the receiver clearly. And best of all, we can now talk back to him, when he calls, needing assistance. I also bought the Midland GXT1000VP4 set of radios. We use one to monitor my son's frequency, while the 2nd charges. When the 'in-use' radio's battery is depleted, we simply set it in the charger and use the other, which is fully charged. It is a great addition for my son's piece of mind! THANKS Amazon for the great prices!!
I bought this as a gift for a nature lover. She loves it. I recommend this product.
I have owned this camera since March 2003 and have been VERY pleased with both picture and movie quality. The 640x480 movie mode in my opinion is the best available. Even Fuji is not as good, as their movies are overly compressed, even though they tout 30fps versus 15fps for the Canon.My main reason for buying this camera was the movie mode and I was not disappointed. I went on a 2 1/2 week European trip in July and took at least 200-300 movies in the full 640x480 mode. The limit for each clip is 30 seconds. I put together a movie for each country by editing together individual clips. I have movies now as long as 15 minutes. Oh yeah, I also took pictures &lt;g>. I took a total of 12 gigabytes for movies and pictures. They turned out fantastic. Since I only had one 512meg card, and three 256 meg cards, I brought along a portable hard drive that is specifically built to hold up to 20 gigs of pics and movies from your cameras flash cards. So every night I would dump the contents from my cards to the hard drive.I took over 3 hours of movie clips and hundreds of pictures. After 9 months the camera is still going strong. I am as please with it now as I was on day one. I also got some very good reviews from those who were on my trip. I sent out a CD with the movies on it to each person. They loved them and commented that they could not believe the quality.The 2x zoom on this camera was adequate, but of course more is better. You need to buy a spare battery as you can go through more than one if you are really taking a huge amount of pictures or movies in one day. Pictures in low light are sometimes difficult to take, however I found the movie mode in low light to be amazing. Even better than my friends digital camcorder. Also my wide angle was wider than my friends camcorder. The video clips can be downloaded to your computer so you can edit them immediately. Much easier than camcorder downloading.A great and free editing software for these movies is at http://www.virtualdub.com
I bought this older processor for a few buck and i got it in the mail and i got what i ordered.
Nice kit, small but with all you need to upgrade and keep your PC running,
The card came as described and is a great one.
For the first year we owned this camera, it worked pretty well. You can read online camera reviews for the specifications.But then it started to malfunction badly. It would lock up, refuse to go into certain modes, display random menu settings on the screen, etc. These problems seems to occur to many 5060 cameras after several months of use.In a word, it is unreliable. You're probably better off looking for a more reliable camera.
This is a great little memory card - there is so much space on it that I don't need to worry about filling it too quickly. It comes with an SD card adapter, but I teamed it with an Iogear GFR201TF USB 2.0 Pocket Memory Card Reader/Writer so I can transfer files from any computer without worrying if it has a card reader.
If you're like me, you burn DVD's because you want to store important data, data that you don't want to lose. And when you are storing your important data, you can't afford to mess around with inferior media (Memorex). I've been using these Verbatim DVD-R's for over a week (burning at 4X for max quality) and I am not disappointed. Using Nero's excellent Disc Quality test in their CDSpeed utility, these discs average about 0.00 PI failures and a little under 1.00 PI errors which is fantastic. Time will tell how good DVD's really are at long-term archival use, but I would expect these discs to keep your data safe for at least 10 years if stored properly. (in contrast, I've lost data burned to memorex discs in only 1 or 2 years)
I actually get very surprised when Sony comes out with a new "Psyc" cd player design every year because of the improvements that Sony makes. This year, the design is more thinner and is more of a circle shape with the buttons on top of the cd player rather than on the side. The best part is the new addition of the attached remote control so you can change the tracks while it's in your pocket.This new design is great and I have not had any problems with it at all. This year I think Sony made the "Psyc" cd player pocket friendly so that you wouldn't have to hold it in your hand because the cd does not skip while it's playing in your pocket. One more thing to mention, it's a very good price for an excellent cd player!
This DVD player is able to do a nice upconverting to 1080P although I couldn't find it much different than 720P but it could be because of my TV being 720P. The niceset thing about this DVD player is the ability to play from USB port. It plays pretty much anything from USB port.for the price that it is listed for its a pretty good deal.So far looks like Blu-Ray is winning the format war, but I'll still wait for this year's Black Friday to get any deals.
The article filled all my expectatives. It's very good, easy to use and excelents features.
I found these binoculars to give a clear and detailed area of focus. They are very large, but I can still use them when bird watching, although a good steady tripod should be used. I could see craters in detail on the moon and stars came into view that you could not see with the naked eye. I cannot afford the other brands but this BARSKA X Trail was well worth the money. The focus is steady and precise but the weight of the binoculars puts allot of stress on the adapter a longer and more precise screw socket would be helpful but being careful with it should keep the adapter from moving. The tripod is not very fancy but works.
I purchased this system after buying a new 16GB Ipod Nano. I wanted a system that I could use as my main music listening at home. I liked that it wasn't a portable unit and that it didn't incorporate an alarm clock and other features. I knew at this price point that the sound would not blow me away but after reading the reviews I felt confident that I would be satisfied that I received a solid product with solid sound for the price. After listening it it for several days and trying to rationalize with myself that it was fine I had to admit that this isn't the sound system for me. At low levels I heard crackling static noise and even at higher volumes the sound didn't come close to feeling like it filled out a small room. This might work for a small bedroom for a child or maybe even a small home office but it doesn't work for a total listening experience.
It works. I just use it to power 5 and 12 volt items, non of which are an actual computer.
Opened and plugged in. Once you take off cradle, the batteries last about 10 minutes. We have tried 3 sets of batteries, with same results. No telephone number listed for vendor, so waiting on email response.
I haven't seen the plan so I really don't know how to rate it or anything else
have an eizo 18 inch monitor, and logitech wireless keyboard and mouse combo, have it hooked up to my desktop and laptop and product works GREAT!! very pleased. was worried it wouldnt work with my wireless combo, but plugged it in and was ready to go. easy setup, less then 5 minutes.
I have several camera bags all serving a different purpose. The Domke F3 is great if you want to carry around a body, a couple of lenses and some other miscellaneous items. I usually travel with my Kindle, iPhone, Zune player, wallet, filters, Giotto Rocket, microfiber towel, extra memory cards and battery. No problem fitting it all in.The bag has two interior compartments to stand up lenses. The bottom of the lens compartment is open, so if you throw something small in them, like keys, they will slide all over the bottom of the bag. The bag also has a couple of exterior pockets which are handy, just don't put anything of value in them as someone could open the flap and take something out.The bag cover also has an internal zippered compartment which is great. I have a small credit card sized wallet that I usually use that goes into this zippered slot. Finally, since the sides and the bottom of the bag are non-cushioned canvas fabric, the bag will conform to your body, depending upon how heavy you have loaded it. Also since there is little to the structure, it packs up very small in a suitcase. Overall great bag, one of may favorites!
This case is the BEST investment for your Palm you'll ever make. I am a neat freak and was worried about finding something that I would like that wasn't clumsy or bulkly for my new Palm m100 and I found it. It is real leather! Soft foam padding protects the Palm and love the slots for the credit cards/business cards. It is real professional looking. I always get comments. Definately a wise investment.
I live on the first floor on Upper West Side in NYC and it regularly detects at least 10 networks.Sometimes freezes up, I then shake it a bit and/or blow into it, and it starts working again (I suspect that everything I do is just a placebo, though).Not having any experience with other adapters, I say it does what it is supposed to do.
Compact, easy to focus binocular. It has a carrying case with strap so it can go to the woods easily. I look forward to using it almost daily from my sun porch and when I go birding this spring.
The Brenthaven Crossover is a nice well made and designed product.It fits my travel needs well, tripling as a backpack, at saddle bag, briefcase.The pockets are well thought out, zippers seem sturdily constructed. Handles are well placed and the briefcase handles can be hidden. Great price since model is discontinued... &lt;$70Bought it for my MacBook Pro 15.4". Not as snug as I would like I can include a laptop sleeve.I figured this will better fit my future MacBook Pro 15 unibody, which is longer/wider.Minuses for me: color- would want darker, business-like black. Tighter fitting laptop compartment or an adjustable velcro strap would more securely protect laptop. A better quality or better padded shoulder strap.You may want to check it out in person, with your laptop, before buying.
I bought this recorder to use for my Sweet Adelines practices. The quality of sound is fantastic. The microphone picks up everything and I never get that horrible buzz/scratching sound, no matter how loud the input. It's also great for just carrying my music with me anywhere. I use it often for long periods of time and the batteries seem to last forever. I found the voice prompter annoying, but was able to get rid of her. :) Very easy to use, the screen is easy to read too.I'm very pleased with my purchase.Three years later, this is still working great. Very, very pleased with this product.
All my printouts were streaking and this new cartridge fixed it. Never thought it was the cartridge, I thought the printer was going bad.
I am very happy with this as an accessory to my scope. My gazing experiences would be much less fulfilling without the plossl lenses especially. The filters are extemeley useful as well for planetary gazing. A must for a serious observer without the cash to pay for multiple lenses from $50 - $500, and even higher. The case is sturdy, well padded, and has room for addition peices, so it does better than just hold them and look cool.
Two years ago I had this product/model, no issues, general business and entertainment worked great. By accident my PC fell over and broke the USB cord.. BAD!. Went out 3 months ago and bought a new one.. GREAT/NOT! Went to play COD2 a FPS game and noticed the "W" key being held down to run the guy just stops running? Hit it again, he starts for 3 sec then stops. REALLY ANNOYING, cant play that way. Called IOGEAR and stated the last version of this product worked fine, no issues? What changed in this version? No response, from the Bangalore IN, rep. state nothing changed? He dont know, I know it has. So this product is good, for general PC work, but if your like me switching from Work PC to Home PC and want to play FPS games, this thing is junk. I now have to put a second keyboard to my PC to make this work for games.. this was a waste of $44. I WANT MY OLD KVM back from IOGEAR.!!!!
Another reviewer mentioned the horizontally "squeezed" look of the picture. Indeed, when first taken out of the box, the DVD player is set to display on a 16x9 set -- not what most of us have these days! All one has to do to "fix" this is to go to the settings menu and set your TV type according to what you have (I used 4x3, letterbox and the picture looks just fine).The remote control is better laid out than many that ship with similarly-priced DVD players. A/V quality is pretty standard. There are component, RCA, S-video, and both coax and optical digital audio outputs.I lowered the point score of my review for the following reasons:1) The remote control sensitivity is below average. It works, but it's not nearly as sensitive as most of my other equipment;2) There's only one set of RCA A/V outputs. Granted, it has a full complement of outputs (see above), but an additional set of RCA A/V outputs would have been helpful in my particular configuration.
It's quite simple. No setup needed, no software to load, just plug and go. I found that the sensitivity adjustment didn't need any fussing; this thing worked perfectly right out of the box.
I had my wireless laptop, 2 hardwired desktop PC's and X-Box (bring on X-Box Live!!) up and running in less than 30 minutes. This product is great. Wireless range throughout my home was excellent. Read the instructions, and for most users you'll have no problems.
I use Dlink DI-624 router. Setup is not easy, I needed quite a bit of helpfrom tech support. It's working fine after that, downloaded a few GB ofdemos from Xbox live and PS3 online, played PS3 online on COD3, no lag.It also works with my PC.I was holding out for the final N router and gaming adapter, but this isgood enough.
The screen was easy to put together, however the mounting brackets were not adequate to hold the screen in place. SO I had to go get French cleats mounting hardware from Home Depot to mount the screen securely on wall. It fell off a couple of times with the mounting brackets that came with the screen.I liked the overall design of product and the black (velvet?) coating on frame is very effective in absorbing light.They do need to work on documentation part so it is obvious for individuals to put it together. The diagrams depicting how to mount the screen are not very clear.
The tripod is great! It has all I need and it is better than what I expected for that price. I just have to wait and see if it is long-lasting...
I needed a hdmi cable to connect a new dvd player I was purchasing. In doing research about this item, I found a large variance in price among retailers. I decided to give this a try because the price was so great. Works perfectly.
I have been searching for a good way to hook up my iPod to my car stereo and after looking at different ways (Griffin iTrip, Monster iCar FM transmitter, even the hundred dollar iPod car kits that allow you to control your iPod from your car stereo) direct cableing, such as the Nyko Stereo Link, was the best route.I've tried FM transmitters and they sound awful in my opinion. It's clear but with a muffled sound. I've even read a lot about the iPod car kits that let you control your iPod from your car stereo. (I have a Kenwood, they make them for Pioneer and Alpine as well.) A great percentage of reviewers say that those iPod car adaptors do not let you control the iPod from the deck very well.If you have an Auxiliary input on your car stereo, get this cable! It plugs into the dock connector of the iPod which is where the in-line circuitry is located. That is pure digital sound! No more messing with the volume on the iPod. Just use the volume on the car stereo! I snaked my cable through the center console of my 97 accord so I could hide the iPod while i'm using it.Pros:Sound quality is excellentLong 6 foot cableWhite to match the iPod (most of them)Heavy duty gold plated conectorNo need to control the volume from your iPodVery affordableCons:Doesn't charge the iPod
Using this in an ASUS 8n-SLI premium. TV sucks. Goes black, have to shutdown restart. The TV saves xx minutes of TV letting you go back. This will access HD constantly causing an annoying click. No way to disable the caching of video for playback. Dissapointed in the layout of the TV controls. Have had Happagues and Voodoo 3500's, loved their TV capabilities. Buy a non-wonder card then get a seperate TV card from Happague.
The device works. I did have to wiggle the connection while just plugged in. Fully screwed in I could not easily get a signal.
I've been lookiing for a solid, inexpensive VPN solution for quite some time so I was pleased to find this little router. I had no problems configuring the unit to connect to a Watchguard Firebox II and a Nortel Networks Contivity 100S, both of which inhabit my equipment rack at the office. Configuring VPN's can be frustrating if you are unfamiliar with the technology but this product has a very simple interface and a bit of time spent educating yourself about IPSec will ease the setup.Highly recommended.
This Linksys product is superior to several other similar products I have installed. It is THE one I recommend to all my smaller clients. It is easy to install, highly reliable, and works great! 100% of those that I have purchased and received have worked excellently the first time I installed them. It is well built and the installation materials are superior to its competitors. As an IT consultant, I do a considerable number of personal, small and medium size business installations of broadband sharing networks. This is not only the one I recommend for 4 or less computers, but the one I use in my own home office! Excellent product at a reasonable price. Definitely works as advertised! One more note, the non-wireless based model, the BEFSR41, is also excellent for those that don't need wireless capability!
I have this plug and it works just fine. The great thing about this specific adapter is that it accepts US grounded, non-grounded 2 and 3 prong plugs, making this more useful than my little 2-prong plug adapter. Highly recommend.However, I have encountered issues like other reviewers where the foreign outlets are grounded - they have a metal pin at the top which prevents using this plug. But this is an issue with the outlets and not the plug. I've solved that with a small, two-prong plug adapter (it only accepts a 2-prong like this adapter) that I carry with this and it works perfectly. Also, I've been using multiple adapters (stacked upon each other) for the last 5+ years with no issues.
This portable DVD player is adequate for long rides, but a bit inconvenient with all the straps that hook onto the seat. I'd prefer some rigid hook-type attachments that allow the player to be hung over the seat quickly.
Pros:-the packaging-was clean out of the box-perfectly fit my 50mm 1.8 af-sCons:-produces ghosting when pointed at lights, this is unacceptable and the reason I give this product 1 star
no noises all music crystal clear so happy i purchased this quality product get them if you want to do your system rite
i got these with the $20 rebate so they ended up being $25 and let me say, these are amazing.the sound on them is so rich and amazing. the bass can really be cranked, and i'll admit i enjoy loud bass, but i actually had this turned down. the volume/bass control is amazing it also has a spot for headphones, line-out, and also certain devices.i highly recommend this to everyone who wants to save money yet still receive deep bass and rich sound.
I've bought two of these, one for an amp in my girlfriends car which drives two twelve inch subs. The other kit i used for my amp to run four speakers in my jeep. I love the quality for the price....everything you could need is included, no problems worked flawlessly. Not like those other brands claiming one gauge and actually is a smaller. Would highly recommend to anyone....great kit!!!!
I was very pleased with this mouse at first. For the price, it seems like an amazing deal. I like the elegant and comfortable design, the useful number of customizable buttons, and the invisible optics (no more red lights shining out from under my mouse). As I would expect from Logitech, the motion of the mouse is smooth and precise. The left/right part of the four-way scrolling doesn't seem to work nicely or in very many applications, but I don't really care too much about it.However, one thing really gets me: the time it takes the mouse to wake up. After several seconds of inactivity, the mouse goes to sleep in order to conserve battery power, then turns back on when it's moved. The time it takes to wake up, which is probably about 1/10 to 1/5 of a second, so has come to bother me a lot. That may not seem like much, but I use my mouse off and on, and it's pretty irritating when my cursor doesn't move right when I want it to.If it weren't for that issue, I'd be extremely satisfied with this mouse. Sadly, I'm afraid I'll be returning mine in hopes of finding one that will wake up faster. If you don't think the wakeup time will bother you, I'd say you have little to lose with this mouse.
We love this camera, and couldn't find it in any brick-and-mortar store. Amazon had a great price, and delivered on time for Christmas. We've had so much fun playing with the different features, and from what I can tell, the image stabilization really works!
I needed a HDMI cable to connect my LED screen to my Dell laptop. This cable cost me less than $2 and it works fine. I like the picture on my 1080p LED screen. I do not know what's the difference between these $2 cables and those that cost $40, $50 dollars. But I don't have a problem with the quality this cable gives.
I just finished organizing the wires to my home theater but man I need an 8ft coaxial cable. I have two 4ft sections...I bet I can buy a union of some sort. Off to amazon! Yes, I found the perfect item in the GE 23203 extensextention it has great ratings! Sweet I'll buy it! Add to cart -> go to checkout -> This item only ships with orders of 25 dollars or more because of amazon's new add-on program. What? So I can't just buy this extension? Well I guess I'll have to go to Radioshack now. So sorry I can't give a good review of this seemingly credible product. I'll update after I buy from a different vendor.UPDATE:I ended up purchasing the extension from walmart, with tax the total was 2.16. Anyhow, the extension worked wonderfully and did everything that I needed it to do. I didn't notice any downgrade in video quality by adding the entention. Overall I would recommend it if you have two coaxial cables that could work as one. Even with amazon's higher cost on the item it's still cheaper than buying a longer cable. Four stars because it's not cheaper than going out and buying locally.
Purchased this item because it is the correct found item (base piece) for a commissioned build I have ordered of the Star Trek Voyager desktop computer as used by such characters as Captain Janeway and the holographic Doctor.Was impressed that the price had come down so much.
I have been thinking of getting an mp3 player for a long time. I...so I looked into Sony Net MD players. WOW! They were really cool, and inexpensive. Unlike hard drive based mp3 players minidisc players can never run out of memory. All you have to do is buy more minidiscs at about [$$$] for 1. The 610 comes with a great remote that lets you control the player while it's in your pocket. The remote also has an LCD so you can see what song your playing, battery life etc. Also, alot of people talk about the software that comes with the Net MDs, well it's been fixed, kinda. Instead of using Open MG, it comes with Sonic Stage software. It's much better but it still makes you check in/check out your music. Its not too much of a hassle though. There are plenty of different model Net MD players, but I chose the 610 because it looked good, had a remote and a fm/am radio. All around it's pretty easy to use if you know your basics about computers and you know how to read. Also the transfers are really fast. I transfered 14 mp3s in about 3 or 4 minutes.If your looking for a good inexpensive way to carry around your music collection this is it! I love it!
The organzier was exactly what I was looking for. It had plenty of room for my PDA, cell phone, and wallet. A good price for a good product.
Having tried out several pairs of head phones ranging upwards of $300, I would definitely recommend these for anyone who isn't willing to spend much more money for a little superior quality. The sound is great with no distortion (regardless of your position, which isn't true of all headphones). Most importantly, they actually fit your ears. These completely surround your ears, AND are comfortable on top of it.The two issues with this product could be deal breakers. First off there isn't any feature to reduce background noise. You have to find a quiet place or deal with the interference of whatever sounds are nearby (such as in a subway or noisy house). The second deal-breaker is that these headphones are inferior ones for music such as techno, while great for rock (ie better guitar sound than bass and such). Definitely for fans of more string instruments than deep tones.If those two things aren't an issue though, the price is amazing for what you get. Even if they were more expensive, I'd still buy them too.
I'm not a big fan of "convergence" devices - I don't want or need my cell phone to play MP3s, the calendar function on my MP3 player is of no use to me, you get the idea - and I don't need a PDA with Bluetooth, MS Office, etc., just a calendar and contact list. That's why I found the Palm Z22 to be so appealing. It's a basic PDA that should have replaced the paper organizers I've found to be such a hassle to keep updated (when your handwriting is as bad as mine, being able to enter information electronically is a true blessing). And replace them it did - for exactly 28 days. On the 29th day I pressed the power button and was greeted with a black screen. Completely dead. I was prepared to give the Z22 five stars, because it performed the basic functions I needed flawlessly, but with a life of less than one month I cannot justify a rating of more than one star. Sorry, Palm.
The Good: Holds zune snugly, plenty of expanding in armband, holds zune 80, zune hd and Nexus one just fine. Sometimes might take a little bit of re-arranging to get the plug in due to the holes being cloth, but nothing too much.The Bad: No rubber on the inside of elastic band means that it slips down my arm. Stitching around insertion hole started to come off after third use. Sweat comes through band.I bought this because I needed more music than what my shuffle could hold. At the end of my first workout I noticed that the sweat came through the stitching that held the pouch to the armband. It made a pattern on the other side, on the back of my zune. Is there a possibility for humidity damage here? I have no clue. You can look at the pictures I uploaded yourself. The plastic screen is a bit sticky/clingy, but fairly thick. The extra thickness means that you may have trouble using a touchscreen device such as zune hd or nexus one like I did.At the end of my third workout I noticed that that the stitching at the insertion hole was starting to come undone on the right side. I took a lighter to the stitching, but some of it had already came off. Also, I had to slide the armband down to around my forearm when doing bicep heavy workouts.Overall, my opinion is that it is a good item for the price, but I believe that there is room for something better.
I bought the "8 tier" version because a lot of the wood media racks look cheap/flimsy to me. It's definitely a solid rack. And I like the integrated 'bookends' that just clip onto the shelves. I have it setup to hold 4 rows of CDs and 3 rows of DVDs. I agree with some of the other reviews that if you place the shelves for all DVDs it's going to be a tight fit. So if you have anything oversized you might want to sacrifice a shelf to make extracting the DVDs easier.
Bought this as a solution for my ipod to bluetooth to my car as well as have a hands free phone connection. I have a convertible. At 75mph top down I can hear the caller over the car speakers and they can actually hear me better than with my old headset. That part works great. I had issues with the B/T and my ipod. One email to Satechi and problem solved. Although their website says they are closed on Sunday, I got a real response, not automated, on a Sunday. Followed up with a phone call and another email on Monday. Problem was solved quickly. I would buy from Satechi in a heartbeat. More companies can learn from their customer service.
These fit on 2005 Prius but many aftermarket 6.5 speakers don't fit in them. There may be some 6.5 speakers that could fit if the body of the speaker is quite a bit narrower than the speaker ring. The diameter of the hole is 5 inches. They'll probably work with the type of 5.25 speakers that have screw tabs which extend out about half inch.
This item was listed in Phoenix, AZ, since last Thursday (6/24), and didn't get to my house in Tempe, which is right next to Phoenix, till Tuesday (29)........
Convenient for scanning and copying, but absolutely sucks ink. Every other page of printing requires cleaning of the print head. I'm extremely disappointed in the product.
I don't feel like writing a long review b/c most of the great points of this player have already been pointed out. Got mine the other day. Just want to say my part that this unit lives up to all the hype it's getting. I've owned a few Ipods and I must say in terms of build quality, features, sound quality & battery life this Creative model blows them away. I can't believe how nice the movies look on this thing. I also find the slider on this system to work better than the circular wheel on the ipods. If your thinking of getting one just go for it, you won't be sorry.
The perfect disk for the audiofile. No errors, not one bad disk...and 12x. C'mon what else do 'ya need to know.
The Roadtrip is a quality product that functions as one would expect for the price. Knowing that ipod to tape player units certainly have better consistency, fidelity, and longevity...I choose the roadtrip anyway. Check it out . . .1) It charge the iPod . . . which means it can play forever!2) It's powerful enough to overpower most non-major radiostations3) Digital display makes sure you know exactly where to tune4) You can change the freuency to any imaginable recievable FM frequencythe bad . . .1) It needs your car A/C adapter to function and/or be hooked through your computer's USB port . . . so no using this bad boy on the job with the boom box etc.2) It's definitely an addition to audio system in your car in terms of size... it kind of looks like an alien arm extending out of the console.3) You can't put a gel cover on your ipod because then it doesn't fit in the bracket which holds the ipod in place. Major bummer.
This is a good paper cutter for home use, but probably wouldn't work well in a high volume setting. I primarily use it for cutting out mailing labels, coupons, airline boarding passes (instead of folding them), and an assortment of other low volume tasks. For these tasks, it works pretty well.The blade and cutting mat are easily replaceable, which is good because you will need to replace them periodically. The cutting mechanism takes a little getting use to, but it works fine. You have to press down on the blade "carrier" while moving it up and down to cut. If you do not use enough pressure, you'll need to go back over the paper. In this way, it differs from the paper cutters you might find in a professional setting where the blade mates directly to the side of a metal guide and no pressing down is necessary.For home use, I think you can't go too far wrong. Consider ordering an extra blade and cutting mat at the time of purchase.
I replaced a very good Princeton 19" lcd monitor with this one (20" 204T) for the additional resolution but got an unexpected bonus in the visual range displayed. I have been used to large (20-21" crt displays - NEC) which are great for photography work but lousy on desk space... I have not viewed this 204T next to a crt but I will not be surprised if I find them comparable. Well done Samsung !
I read several reviews here that claim this product is not a genuine Canon product. Can't speak for the cables those folks received, but the one I got today (FAST 2 DAY PRIME SHIPPING) has the Canon Logo embossed on the cable end. I'm a happy camper.
Binoculars and harness took 44 days to arrive due to events between USA mainland and Australia, suspect customs as packaging had been opened.Keyring type links, binoculars to harness, no longer with shipment.Recomend: a) US retailers set up for international distribution, and b) Nikon package links in more obvious and secure manner.
Very poor quality product. Package was difficlut to access, CD was damaged and no online support to locate the drivers was available. Do Not Purchase
So yeah, as the title says, I only used this for a optical switch. Didn't use the video at all, and it ran perfectly. Sounded great. I used this product for a year, and I finally got a receiver with enough optical inputs where I do not need this anymore, but it's not because this thing didn't deliver. The only thing I would say for this that kind of is lacking, is the fact it does not auto switch to the new source. But hey, like I said, I used it for audio only.
I got my H10 on Friday and couldn't get the unit to finish its boot sequence. Using the emergency sync I was able to reformat and install the latest firmware, but the unit still would not boot. iRiver online customer service didn't help much so I sent them an e-mail (via their system) and on Monday I called. There was little wait for a phone rep. but he said I'd already done everything I could and that it needed to be returned. Amazon had a new unit in my hands three days latter. Way to go Amazon. 35 days after sending my e-mail to iRiver I finally got a response saying they were sorry for the delay and that if my problem persisted to please contact them. Bottom line, if you have a problem, call, don't wait for online CS to get back to you.The new unit works well and I'm very pleased with it. The only problem, as others have mentioned, is the sync function. I made changes to Windows Media Player library a few times to get things the way I wanted them. The sync would add the "new" order as new selections and pretty soon I had 4-5 copies of the same songs/albums on the player. The sync function does not seem to delete or rearrange items on the player, it only adds items to the player. The only way around this was to delete all the files from the player and sync again. Now things are sync'd between player and WMP as long as I don't delete or move items in WMP. I'm very satisfied with the battery life on this unit.
I have a Nikon D40 and I take the most amazing landscape shots having this remote.Considering I'm an amateur photographer I get a lot of raves on the work I do with my D40 and a HUGE portion of this is due to having this simple 15 dollar remote. It is worth every penny...frame your shot, set it and push a button.I would DEFINITELY recommend this to anyone who enjoys taking night shots and self portrait shots.
this is great little battery charger. It is TINY and travels pretty much anywhere in the world due to it's ability to function at different electrical outputs. All you need is a plug adapter.
This was a great deal, I had great service in delivery and great product thanks enjoyed my Amazon experience!
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-SpeechThis device is exceptional. Although I'm not using all of it's capabilities, I've used it to travel & also for a project with a group I'm in called "friends of the cemetery"(locally). I use it in conjucnction with compiling a census, ploting & inputing GPS readings on each grave on the Church's master cemetery map. I make sure it is set on Pedestrian instead of automobile/motorcycle. My readings were compared to another GPS also used to check out my accuracy. My Nuvi 360 was more accurate.The decision was made with other members to use mine due to it's accuracy. Great investment for serving a dual purpose.
this little piece of hardware does it job very well. very convenient to have around the house, especially when there's a party.
I recently received this machine for Christmas as a replacement to my Epson 660C printer. The quality of the printing and copying is great on this machine. The scanner is extremely fast. I like having a flatbed copier/scanner with a sheet feeder so that I don't have to do pages one page at a time. The overall quality of the machine is great. The convenience of having a 5 in one machine is great and saves alot of space. It easy to learn how to use this machine.
Very easy setup and easy to use. I would order the same thing again if I needed another of this type of product.
I don't leave 1 star since this thing works afterall, though it may take forever to get a clear GPS signal which is always weak. You probably don't want this GPS signal receiver if you have any other choice.
This works fine with the 120GB zune. The plate needs to be removed for the zune to fit. There is a button for this. The is good value for what it provides. Recommended
It is what it says except the picture is deceiving. Ours didn't come with a handle, but it is easy to hold in one hand and it lays open completely real nice.
Bought it from eforcity and it was unopened (egg shell and everything) for 4 months till my earlier cartridge ran out.The drum on this one was shot and prints are horrible with a capital H.I guess genuine products are better than these knock offs from such fly by night sellers...save some heartburn... add some more cash and buy the real stuff
I like this mp3. it works fine for me and I really like that you can chop and screw the songs with a touch of a button or speed up the song that sounds crazy and funny. Ipods cant do that.
I bought them after hearing a set belonging to a friend. I was impressed by the sound for such a small set. I am happy with mine, though I only use them when I am travelling... they are perfect to listen to your music in a hotel room, where normally TV sets are available only. Battery duration is average, though 4 AAs are cheap. You can use the included transfomer, but it weights twice as much as the set. It is not a switching supply, but a real transformer, so I prefer to leave it at home.
Cassettes are still a great way to record...they are a good product and good price. I plan on buying more.
After a year of almost drop-kicking an Epson Photo 820 out the window, I'm happy to report I have seen the light! Moving away from that noisy, slow, ink-drinker (possibly the most expensive ink on the market, I might add!) I am thrilled with the i860! I've just gotten it home, and right out of the box it prints amazing color and B&amp;W photos. The price is fantastic, and from on-line retailers, it looks like the ink is relatively inexpensive as well. I'm a little embarrassed to say this, but here goes. It even passed the &quot;drop test&quot;. While setting the i860 up and putting it in its new home, I accidentally left it on an unstable surface and just as I realized it - WHAM! It hit the floor from almost 5 feet up. I think the neighbor kids learned some new words. But anyway, I'm glad to say I was still able to pick up (literally) where I left off and continue installing. I think this could be the begining of a beautiful relationship!Bottom line:Great picsQuietFAST!-as the Epson was my 1st photo printerI thought they were all slow acrossthe board...was I wrong!Durable (whoops.)A good value.Umm...anybody wanna buy a slightly thrown-out-the-window Epson?
The Nikon D70S is a very good beginner to intermediate digi slr. Easy to use but also has a lot of options and manual settings. Battery life is amazing. Taken at least 500+ photos in raw format and still have half battery. Well built, strong body. 6.1MP is decent. Everyone now a days thinks more is better more is better however 6.1 is plenty for me. It all comes down to the photographer anyways. Good for people who are beginning digital photography, def. worth the extra money over the D40.
I have lost several documents due to this drive spontaneously losing connection with the computer while I was editing them. The worst part is that when this happens, there is no way to recover the document; the error literally removes it from the flash drive, so you don't just lose your changes, you lose the original as well. I have used Sandisk drives (see4GB Cruzer Contour USB Drive) in the same way and never had any trouble. If you intend to use this for carrying music or other read-only files around, this is a cheap, no-frills solution. If you use your flash drive as a portable hard drive, I recommend you look elsewhere.
As a quick history and so you can get an understanding of my viewpoint, I will start with saying the reviews on these speakers may have set my expectations too high. I am an audiophile but not with the deep pockets for the real gear. I've bought many sets of speakers from Paradigm, Defintive Technology, Infinity, B&W;, Mirage and other mid-fi, but well rated manufacturers. I've sold high end electronics and speakers and have done extensive listening tests with everything up to speaker pairs costing $12,000. My favorite speakers of all time are Vienna Acoustics.. loved for their transients and open, transparent sound. On to these Infinity's.They are heavy little beasts. That's the first testament to quality of cabinet construction. I plugged them into my 2-channel listening room setup which includes an SACD CD player, Thorens turntable and HK 150 watt/channel, 2 channel receiver. Good, solid mid level gear.Impressions:The 362's are just missing something. Its not their fault. They are budget speakers. They sound like, well $500 speakers. A little boomy, with a laid back midrange and ringy high end. I owned a sound company for a few years doing live shows for bands. I am used to a more forward sound and look for realism in a loudspeaker. It just doesn't come at this price point. I found these speakers fatiguing. Good speakers draw you in and let you listen for hours. They dance on all forms of music. The Infinity's just sort of sit there and play music. Flat. Dull in the vocal range and pretty bad on snare hits/attack. No midrange presence. They have that "perceived hi-fi" wispy sound inherent to all Infinity's I have owned or heard. Not terrible, just not exciting. They sound boxy on music. I swapped them into my surround setup and they were strong there. Good vocal clarity, but again, a little hollow and ringy. I think for 98% of the listening public, these will sound fine.. thus the high review ratings. If you have heard higher end offerings of truly good speakers, these will most likely disappoint.Edit: I have played extensively with these speakers and moved them from room-to-room. Even with toe-in, placement changes and stuffing the port hole with memory foam, they are still a little aggressive in lower midbass. I can get them to sound halfway decent by moving my bass tone control down about 1/3, and lowering the treble control down a notch. That makes them sound good, but very far from real. Strings and vocals still sound distant and thin.
easy to install and remove when you are done charging your phone. Has an indicator light to let you know that it is installed correctly
The TV is wonderful on HD but was hard to watch on standard stations. (with standard connections) I have a HD cable box and connected it to the Syntax with a HDMI to DVI monster cable. This made HD better (if possible) and standard TV very good. The monster cable is expensive but well worth the investment. The only down side to this TV is a what every other review says. The remote sucks but I use my cable box remote 99% of the time anyway. If you are shopping for a reasonably priced LCD TV, take a good look at this one.
I love this unit and am still hopeful that I don't run into the same problems as many owners have. I've had this for six months with only one issue - the remote control stopped functioning completely. Although it would have been replaced under warranty, I was shopping for a universal (Logitech Harmony) remote already and just gave up with the Denon remote. The I-Pod functionality is great and the sound is rich and clear. It looks great and was easy to set up. Very happy with it at this point...knock on wood.
Works just like it said.Sound is Great! Easy to use and hook up.
Radio works great. I read other reviews complaining about it changing to channel 9 when you turn it off. If you wire it so that it's hot all the time and just turn it off whith the knob, that don't happen. No complaints at all!!
The Zumo 550, has performed, to this point, perfectly! The unit mounted easily on the bike (Yamaha Venture) and the car mount is solid and easy to use. Overall, I could not be happier with the unit. It helps to read the manual, but the unit is so simple to use, you can use it right out of the box, with a very easy to use menu selection. The unit satellite acquisition is fast and you are on your way very quickly. I recommend it for any motorcyclist who feels the need to use a GPS.
I shopped around a lot before deciding on this player, and have rarely been so pleased with a purchase. This thing has GREAT sound quality, easy and intuitive interfaces, easy to use software, and a huge cool factor. I absolutely love it. It is great as an mp3/wma player, and that it records is just a huge bonus. I have used the recording feature for classes and seminars- it's so tiny it is unnoticable.Highly recommended. If I could use another I'd buy two.
I bought this pack specifically because each tape is 8 hrs long. This length is useful for recording sports programs especially that tend to run pretty long.The quality of the picture is still pretty good even at 8 hrs. So far I have had no problems with these tapes. I suggest cleaning the tape deck once in awhile to prevent your recordings from having that annoying picture noise.I got these at a good price(just under seven bucks) on Amazon. VHS tapes are difficult to find nowadays in a regular store so I am glad I can still purchase these on Amazon.
the battery didn't fit my axim without forcing it to. To tight.after doing it a number of times it still was a tight fit.
Nice product but it would have been nice if they told you that you have to do away with the foam in the cases' lid to fasten or mount the thing. Because of this I did not use it.
The Toshiba SD-P1500 is one of the best styled portable DVD players I've seen. The controls are easy to use, except for the fact that you have to tunnel into menus to access fast-forward and rewind controls. The display is very large, at 8 inches. In addition it has an excellent contrast ratio and black level. However one disappointment is the number of pixels: barely just over 100,000. For a unit of this price I would have expected closer to 300,000 pixels. The result of so few pixels? A rather large amount of moire patterns are visible.
Excellent product, quality of Nikon products is distinguishable. Excellent as always. And finishing is the best quality material, perfect for use that was created.
Felt tip fell off after a few uses. Sent it in for a replacement but was returned with the same pen with another tip glued on.
My PC (2yrs old) came with a 250W power supply. This was great for everything that came with my computer at the time. However... I have since added a lot of parts to my PC which now has a CD-ROM, CD-RW, 2 7200RPM hard drives, ZIP Drive, 640MB RAM, 5 PCI cards, etc., etc. So I needed a new power supply...This one is a whole lot quieter than my old one even though it has an additional fan. The power supply has internal cicuitry that varies the fan speed according to how much power is being used. If you have the right connectors, this will also control up to two of your case fans as well as plug into your motherboard so that the fan speed can be read by the BIOS. The wires are plenty long enough to reach anywhere I needed to in my full-size tower case (although stowing away the extra is a bit of a pain). It even comes with an manual (I have personally never seen this before with a power supply) that is actually helpful. Plenty of power, quiet operation, neat features. What else could you ask for? Oh yes, the price on Amazon.com is significantly cheaper than what I saw at local retailers in the area...
I've had this printer since Jan. 2005. I've been taking online college courses every semester, summer incuded, since then. I use it in toner save mode and print regularly classwork readings and assignments to take with me and it's worked perfectly. Yes, it's a little noisy, but so's my PC fan. If I want to duplex to save paper, I do it using the sheet feeder for the second side. I've had no jams or problems. Yes, I wish I had the network card, but we just got networked here at home. I also have filing cabinets full of assignments and coloring and craft sheets I've printed for my own 3 year old and a preschooler's story time and I have not replaced the toner cartridge yet. I was checking online for cartridge prices, because I feel I should have a spare soon for when it's needed.This is a great value for the money, and those who have had problems may have either bought an individual lemon machine or have environmental problems. Lower house humidity does help prevent paper jams. :-)
The description for this "two pack" is a bit misleading.... One picture shows two black batteries, another shows a silver one in it's package. This is essentially a pair of the two silver batteries shown in the second picture. To me, the color doesn't matter. Even though they are listed as high capacity, they are the same size as the OEM batteries. Sometimes higher capacity batteries are larger than their lesser capacity cousins. They have been performing as described, and I am pleased with the purchase.
I have an old printer and some new computers. This cable allowed me to connect the old printer to all of my computers eliminating the need to have two different printers. Excellent product.
We tried both the Sony MDR-XD 100 and Sony MDR-XD200. There was no comparison as the XD 200's sounded so much better ~ we bought two!We listen to the original songs my wife wrote and the music sounds fantastic both from the electric Roland 700 keyboard and from her CD, "What in the world are we here for?" We just float away to the gorgeous sounds from the "ear surround sounds" of Sony!Mahalo plenty for such a great sound system at such a great price. The nearly 11 foot cord/cable makes it comfortable to lay on the couch, listen and enjoy her music. Our seller delivered the two sets ~ shipping included ~ within a few days of ordering them and we live in Hawaii ~ which can often take longer to receive and cost more too. We love Amazon and the sellers who work with them. Thanks to all of you! Ellingsong
No matter how good a product is, the company that stands behind it is just as important! HP Customer Service loses interest in their products shortly after the warranty expires. In fact, they simply DON'T SERVICE the product, they will only sell you an "upgrade". Unless you have a long extended warranty, I would not touch HP with a 20 foot pole.
Ordering and delivery were prompt. The product works as advertised. I researched this product at length, including the Texas Instrument site, and Found that Amazon was cheaper for the same product. Two things to keep in mind are that the user MUST ABSOLUTELY use windows XP/98/ME for the product to work properly. The TI site said it was compatible with Vista and I found out that it is not and even in compatibility mode will not function with Vista. The TI site also says that there are lots of free apps available for download. There are lots of free apps available especially for students using the calculator for physics data gathering applications. I am in College algebr and purchased it as it was a requirement for class. There are only a couple of apps for algebra and they are not very good. Several apps offered are far too large for the calculators memory. Everything has to be deleted in order for them to fit. Fortunate;y, the program allows the usaer to back-up all programs on the calculator prior to making any changes. The patch cable itself works well and as advertised. If you're wanting apps to go along with it i suggest looking at the TI site prior to purchasing to see if there is anything there that will work for you. Like I said, lots of cool apps for the upper egg-head classes, but nothing that will help to learn algebra other than what comes with the calculator.
Purchased the 16GB SDHC card for my Canon Powershot SX10is. Camera specs called for a class 4 and this SDHC is a class 6. The memory card arrived in a timely manner in a frustration free packaging which is a definite bonus. Inserted the card into my camera and did a low level format which took only a few seconds. I did it twice because I missed it the first time. I'm not sure how many photos I can take with this memory card but at 10 megapixel each, it is a lot. Anyway, I can take 3+ hours of 640 X 480 videos (standard definition) as well. For the price that Amazon is selling this card, you be crazy not to purchase this memory card size especially when other vendors are charging more for 8GB SDHC.
As with other Op-Tech products, this binocular case is form fitting and very soft to the touch. The nature of the neoprene material gives a cushioning effect for minor bumps, and because it fits the item so well, takes up a lot less space than traditional designs.
I needed to replace the color ink in my printer and found that by buying here, it saved me $5.00 over Wal-mart.
Bought this to allow the projector bulb to be cooled in case of power failure. Tested and seems to work fine.
I live in an area where tornadoes pose a threat during various parts of the year but live far enough from warning sirens that I have no effective warning if a tornado occurs in the middle of the night. The strobe is a nice compliment to my Midland Weather Radio. The siren on the radio and the strobe insure that even the soundest sleeper will know when a tornado warning is issued. Midland's Weather Radio line makes it easy to turn off alarms for watches or other low level alerts, allowing me to know that when the siren sounds and the strobe flashes that a true emergency exists.
This wire was way more flexible than I expected. I purchased a nice system and wanted a heavier gage speaker wire for better fidelity (not that I would notice). I was pleasantly surprized to see how easily this wire would bend around corners. I've used other brands before that were stiff and held their shape. This one was very easy to work and install.
I first bought the 100W slim line inverter that Targus makes (APV10US) and the fan in that unit was so outrageously loud, i returned it.So i returned it for the cheaper, larger 90W unit and was delighted to find that it was completely silent and had NO FAN!!!!the power is fine for DVD players, my IBM thinkpad laptop, etc. (just not at the same time).
Amazon should remove usless products such as these from their warehouse, what is the point of this product if the whole intent behind the buyers purchase, is that it will work turn a ps2 keyboard into a USB keyboard? Waste of money, I leared the hard way to read the reviews first, but amazon should take proactive steps to remove clutter such as this.Bottom line - this is the type of product you would expect from skymall.
I got this Hewlett Packard Black Ink cartridge for my home printer and it cost me half of what they wanted locally.
PROS:-Excellent Sound-Comfortable Fit-Good PriceCONS:-Warms EarsYou get a pair of headphones that are perfect for music, gaming, and even some exercising. Very sturdy and comfortable with good sound quality. It does warm your ears slightly, but it becomes a minor nuisance and you forgot about it easily. For it's price, it's quite a good deal.
Bought two of these for my digital camera, whose connection won't work with Linux. Saves photos effortlessly on the card, and they're easily transferred to my PC via the SD card slot. SanDisk has always made the best SD cards, so don't buy anything cheaper. For the price I paid for these here on Amazon, you probably won't be able to find anything cheaper anyway. Highly recommended.
I love this bag...makes it easy for me to carry around my camera where I go. Its well made. Solid. LOTS Of pockets. And the flexibility of the inside walls makes it easy to put just about any variety of cameras and lenses. The only thing I would change about it is the side and under straps. They should be clips and not slide straps. Makes it hard to quickly attach and unattach a tripod.
Have had this item for 1 year, 2 months, used it very little (it's a print server for my home network, and we've printed maybe 20 times during that time frame). I've had it on a UPS the entire time, so it had clean power, and I had it in a large room so the temperatures were never excessive. By rights, this device should have lasted several years at least under those conditions, but it's just decided to do the "flashing green power light" of death, from which not even a hard reset will recover. Now I have a brick and a sour attitude towards D-Link. I'm not sure why I keep taking chances with hardware from this company - every single item I've bought from them has been a disappointment.
I received this camera as a gift last year in anticipation of the birth of our first child. It seemed cool enough. Native mpeg2 format, cool Java tools on-board, etc. Well, it's swell if you just want to jerk around with the camera, but there's no effective way to REMOVE video from the camera in digital format. The Amazon review talks of the ethernet connection. Yeeha. Guess what? No sound comes across with the ethernet connection. Additionally, the transfer rate is abysmal, even without the sound. So, you're left with the fabulous option of converting digital sound to analog and back to digital if you want to be able to get your video into a PC editor, or burn a DVD, or something crazy like that. Sony quickly discontinued this pile of crud and doesn't support it. There are currently no commerically available MD Data drives for your computer either. This thing is going on EBay asap. I, for one, will never purchase Sony again.
I got the D-link box yesterday from Amazon. Spent a while messing with the driver software and couldn't get the the thing to work right. I ended up going to http://www.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=9620 and downloading the drivers for the US Robotics box (with the same guts) and that driver worked 100%.If you get this, do not install the driver that comes with it, go to http://www.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=9620 and use that driver first. You will be happy that way.
It has always been difficult to find the perfect DVDs for my recordings until i tried these ones and I've continued to use them with no problems or complaints from my customers.They get the job done for me so I'll keep using them.
My husband needed the sound up on the TV to be able to hear every word. Some friends had gotten the TV Ears and liked them so much they had purchased a second set. That was good enough for me to get them for my husband for Christmas...at first he wasn't sure as he had tried another type but...after giving them a chance he really likes them and I am happy for the both of us. And a big plus was that Amazon was the least expensive...as they usually are.
I bought this to use with my iPhone 3G. I've been through a number of iPhone car kits with FM transmitters that have been disappointing in quality -- too much interference, weak or limited FM signal, and flimsy construction. However, in this case I was pleasantly surprised at the overall quality of the Satechi device's sound. It was a snap to set up, and within a couple of minutes I was hooked up via Bluetooth and transmitting to my FM radio. I only have three criticisms of the device 1) Enable a way to tune to an FM station below 88.1 for those urban areas where there are tons of FM stations broadcasting (I think this is an FCC thing, though, so can't really blame it on Satechi), 2) The LCD blinks green and blue too much once the Bluetooth connection has been made. Just give us a solid blue light once the device has made a link to the phone. The blinking blue-green is a big distraction at night. 3) Figure out a way to make a dedicated iPhone version with an integrated iPhone holder. I hate having my phone floating around in a cup holder or on the seat or elsewhere on the console. These are relatively minor quibbles in an otherwise excellent device, though. Highly recommended!Update: After having this for just under a year, the Bluetooth functionality went totally flaky on me, and now it won't pair with my iPhone anymore. Satechi's web site is worse than useless for technical support, and it appears that it is out of warranty already, and so now what choice to I have but to put it in the garbage. I expect stuff to last longer than this. I was happy at first, but in the long term, not a good buy.
Just like your high end Home Theater devices each piece completes the puzzle. This PF60 is a piece that will protect all your HT equipments connected to it. When I was researching to buy this piece of equipment, I keep asking myself if I should spend this much money and will I ever see the difference. and the answer is yes! I can see the difference. I can see a drastic reduction of digital noise. With the PF60, I can also see how much current each piece of my equipment is drawing and how much voltage the wall socket is providing. The voltage meter has even told me on 2 ocassions when we had brown outs (under voltage). I was using a Monster HT800 before switching to the PF60, and yes it's that much difference, especially when it comes to HD signal.Of course all this is moot if the other pieces of your HT equipment is not good enough. In order to reap the benefits of the PF60, your other pieces of the HT has to be up to snuff, and that includes all the quality speaker wires, analog/digital cables and the Interconnects.I use: HarmanKardon avr525 receiver, Samsung 50" DLP, monster reference digital opticals and coax(s), thx rated and monster 3 components, monster reference DVI, belkin pureaf coax(s) (for connections from wall to the splitters) and 12 gauge speaker cables.Pros:1. reduces digital noise for a/v equipment2. can pin point equipment power problems3. each bank (6 of them) can be programmed to be switched and delayed individually.4. protects your equipment from power spikes and voltage overage5. have seperate and specific types of filters by banks. eg. audio filter for receivers, video filter for the HDTV.Cons:1. I wish it had more banks of digital filter. (1 bank or 2 sockets only) Although, there are plenty of other sockets to use.All in all I love the pf60. It's definitely worth every penny.
great little item to cary around when you don't want bulk. very good idea for sitting up in bed or in a chair and reading.
I use these on my laptop which is mounted under a table on a pull out drawer. The laptop is wider than most and I found that plugging the usb connector into the side of the laptop created a problem when closing the laptop. The Flex USB extension solved the problem beautifully! The Flex is truly flexible, it can be adjusted easily in every possible position that could be required for successful use. I looks well made and I have no worries about it's use on my laptop. Great product, perfect solution.IDE DIST FL001 Flex USB
I was a bit skeptical about the pricing vs. the features on this MP3 player, but I was extremely pleasantly surprised. The unit surpasses all of my expectations. Very small, easy to navigate and very cost effective. Suggest the purchase of SanDisk premium ear buds to compliment the unit. Handy USB charger means no more batteries! 4GB/1,000 songs is great for a unit under $100!!!
When I saw this item for sale, I must have been one of the first to buy it. Seems great in concept, especially if you use hot spots for internet access. I use two different laptops, one for work and one for personal use. One has windows XP Pro, the other just XP. When I plugged the kensington firewall into my USB the first computer, the system recognized that a new piece of hardware was installed and then froze up for a few seconds before the blue screen came up and the system crashed. On the second attempt on my other computer it happened even quicker ( within 3 seconds of plugging it in ). Thankfully I was able to restart both of them and no apparent damage was caused. I have NEVER had anything like this happen with any other device I have ever plugged into my computer. Be very careful before you use this GIZMO!!!
I bought one at Target for $88. Not bad for a 3.3 mp camera. But it is a cheapie ... cheap optics, cheap construction. If you get a good price and go in knowing the limitations, probably an ok deal. Close-ups suck, must be apx 24&quot; away or image is blurry. The flash takes forever to recharge &amp; washes out images when used. If you want to take your SD memory card out to transfer images, you have to open your battery door &amp; reset date/time each time. If you're taking a pic in a even pretty good lighting setting you need to hold the camera perfectly still for quite a while or image will be blurry. Don't try to review images on the nominally backlit display unless you are in a closet. It's a battery hog, buy recharge-ables .. flash charges a bit faster with rechargables too.. Minimal onboard memory, you'll want to upgrade memory right away. All in all it's ok for the price &amp; pics are really good if taken outdoors during the day.
Not much to say. It seems a good filter. Clear. Solid. Protects the glass below.Normally I prefer Nikon and B&W; filters on my better lenses, but needed this for a kick-around lens.
Got an used product instead of a new one. The tripod had scratches on it and the handle was broken. Otherwise the tripod is solid and quite sturdy. Didn't expect this from Amazon.
First and foremost to clarify - there is no on/off mic switch. The on/off is for the vibrate capability. The usb port is ONLY for lights and vibrate, so you still need to use the regular 3.5mm plugs. And the usb cord is the same length as the plugs, requiring all to be plugged on the same side of the computer.I have been using my friend's computer and Fatality headset for some mmorpg. After getting my own gaming computer, I needed my own headset w/ mic. Got this one since the price and reviews were good. It's solid and large. I can hear everything clearly (even tell tale sounds of someone unsheathing their knife behind me, so I've managed to avoid being knifed in the back) and it also seems to shut out outside noise. Mic was clearer after it was adjusted using the game's audio setting. By plugging in the usb and enabling vibrate, the sound seems to be louder and deeper but doesn't vibrate that much. Lights come on at almost full volume only. I have no problems wearing it for hours. I've used the headset mostly for gaming and a little bit for music. Haven't tried for Skyping or making calls.I've actually gone back to play on my friend's computer and his Fatality headset now seems flimsy and it definitely does not shut outside noise as well as my Edimensional.
Used on trip to Thailand with Asia map card. Worked great, a little learning curve that smoothed out. Altitude is great. Worked well inside truck after locating location.Guide and driver wanted to know all about it. It even told them places to eat.
I bought the FineDrive 400 two months ago. I use it every day. The adjustable display is great in all lighting conditions. The mapping system is amazingly accurate, knowing what street and hundred block I am on within 10 feet or so. The navigation section guides you to a location via voice command and on-screen display.It has preloaded maps of USA and Canada with major attractions like parks, museums, hotels, restaurants by the thousands. Once you buy the unit, there is no monthly cost.If you are planning a long trip, drive/make deliveries for a living or just want help with everyday driving- this is a great tool. I like it better than the TomTom.
I've had this camera for... 3 years now. It was great at first. My very first digital camera, and I'm glad it was this one. But, gosh.. if you look at this camera now from when it came out, it's complete crap!1.3 Megapixels? Come on, now the normal is at least 3. If your planning to use this camera now, look away. Though it is a great first digital camera, it is now was to outdated and crappy.Go ahead, and go for a 3 megapixel. Heck, go even farther and get a great 4 megapixel!
You do not show specs for this item - like the dimensions. When I look for &quot;product specs&quot; I get a blank page.
Decent quality and it works. Not much more to say. I ended up not needing 100 feet, but you never know when you need to re-purpose. Hey, its a cable.
Awesome mouse, never had any issues with it. Liked it so much I bought a second one.
Very adjustable, easy to use, fits iPad and any other eBook device.Can be used with regular books too. The item is small enough to be put in a pocket.
If you are looking for a cheap GPS. This unit does the Job. The User Interface is a bit clunky and it's slow, but it does work. The unit is not smart enough to figure out what you are trying to enter regarding streets that have several names. This is a decent entry level GPS. I returned it and went with the Garmin Nuvi 360 since I had the extra $$$ and it's Absolutely AWESOME.
I have added this module into my desktop memory slot about a month ago. Seems like, it is getting along with its old neighbors in a new environment without any complain. Promise, anything annoying happen I will come back to give a frown against this product.
I have searched all over amazon and the bulldog security web site for a replacemen remote starter button. i could not find one for my model remote start. so i took a chance on this one even though it didnt show my model number simply because it looked exactly like the one i have that does not work. and this one workes perfect. i had it programed in about 30 seconds.
Excellent Price from AMAZON.COM, other sites are too expensive.I love the paging feature and the sound quality is great
From the beginning, my major fear was that the microdrive would use so much battery power that it wouldn't be worth the space it offered. While battery life is dependent on the digital camera/battery you have, my experiences have shown this drive to take little more power than a regular static memory card. With many cameras offerring upper resoloutions of 2048 x 1536 or over, image sizes can range to as large as 1.5 megs a pic. While a 256 meg static memory card would be nice, it is prohibitively expensive when compared to this drive. I have had nothing but good experiences with it, and would reccomend it to anyone with a compact flash using camera.
I purchased these speakers mainly because I am in a budget, thesound is great, I don't how it would stack to a 3 piece speaker system by Harman Karndon, but these have great sound, not youraverage 2 piece system, I purchased these at a computer store for a little than the price here at Amazon. When I surfing the net I ran into a web page with gunfire as sound effects and darn woke up and startled the people in the house, how does that sound for a two piece speaker system!! Altec Lansing ishighly recommended if you want great sound on a budget, and then some!!!
I bought this case for the Transcend StoreJet 25 Mobile Anti-Shock 500gb Hard Drive. The drive and usb cable fit perfectly in this case.
I bought this camera in 2006 at much higher price, but I am satisfied with it as I took a lot of pictures in the past 2 years.I recommend users to have a better lens instead of the default lens 18-135 f/3.5~. the picture should be sharp, and you will find the difference easily.
I've burned probably about 200 of these and have never had any issues with a single one. I also have never personally seen a DVD player that wouldn't read it.
I first purchased this fax machine in 2008 for a busy office which sadly still sends and receives a lot of faxes. The wide group of users have been very happy with the performance, speed and print quality. I was asked to get another fax machine for another location and am happy to find that this model was still available. The choice was easy.
I have a garage about 180 feet from my home that I converted into a office . this works with that distance and gives me three bars of signnal most of the time .
i bought this unit because i currently own devices that use 3 different removable memory media and i didn't want a separate reader for each. even if you can hook a device directly to a pc, it's usually faster and easier to read and write to the memory cards through a device such as this.on a pc running Win2k Pro, i just plugged it into a free USB port and it recognized 4 removable disks- no additional drivers required.
I'm happy with my new case and the price for a slightly used one that i paid was not bad.
I love this printer. Installation was a breeze. First page comes out in 5 secs and it's a laser printer too! Fax feature was very easy to use and it can be set up via network. Copier is very easy to use as well, just like any regular copier you see. I love the feeder feature for copying multiple pages.I haven't encounter any paper curling problem so far. However, this is only my first day on this machine. I should have another update on this machine if anything should change. But, so far I'm in love with this printer/fax/copier/scanner! And it's only for 299.99 with shipping and tax. You can't beat that!
This is a great privacy filter. I compared it side by side with a black one and this is far superior on both privacy from an angle as well as how easy it is to look at straight on. In fact, I like looking through it more than looking directly at my laptop screen. Others in my meetings often want to use the filter and they all love it.
good cable, tested goodwhat else can I say?it was advertised as 10' and it is
I received the docking station, but it was packaged with the wrong power chord. Time to find another docking station.
Wonderful film for all occasions. I have a very old 35 mil and it usually takes awful photographs. Then I tried this film and you would think that the camera was brand new! Thanx Kodak.
Anyone looking at this page ought to know that on Feb 26, Sony announced 7 new home theater systems. One is the upgrade to this particular model, with the upgrade cleverly called HT-7100DH. The model is supposed to be available in March at the same price point. There's very little on the Internet about it yet besides the press release, but search for that model number and you'll get a few hits from engadget and gizmodo.
If you want something to protect your laptop, this is the one. It is durable and soft. If you need something to carry your laptop on a business trip, this is not. It doesn't have a lot of spaces for your other stuffs.
I bought this product and it was broken. it worked for like a day, and then it stopped working. I had to buy a new chord for it. Dont buy it!
I have a pair of Sennheiser CX 400 In-Ear Headphones (Black) and they're awesome. I wanted a second pair for "on the go" so I wouldn't risk damaging the Sennheiser's, so I thought I'd try these by V-Moda.They're terrific in every way except one: there is too much bass. As others have commented, I end up turning down the bass and turning up the treble in order to get more of a balance to it. I like bass, but I think they overdid it!Also, bass aside, they don't have the same outstanding sound quality that my Sennheiser's have. The V-Moda ones sound much better than a lot of the stuff that's out there, but the sound quality (apart from the bass issue) is not as good as the Sennheiser's.Comfort is good, build quality is good, etc. I give 5 stars for everything else. However, because the sound they provide is the primary point of having them, I have to give only 3 stars.
I carry this little wonder with me whenever I take my camera. It's used for my Canon SX20 and it works great. Bigger, heavier cameras 'may' have a problem.
Recording wise, it is comparable with Griffin or Belkin voice recorders. Its size is a little bit bigger than other brands, but it has a headphone jack, which could be very convenient.It's about $10 cheaper than other brands - I think it is a great deal.
I bought this walkman for x mas as a gift for my brother, and he loved it. In fact, my mom wants to buy one of this cool mp3 players, so if you need a really nice gift, buy this, I bet your relatives or friends will like it
This unit seemed like a good deal, but when I received it and tried a Divx (avi) file disc, it played with a video stutter, looking much like the movies of the '20's and '30's that "jumped" a bit. The zoom was a nice feature, though rarely used. The DVD playback was good. I was disapointed that there wasn't an S-Video output jack. There was not an "open-close" button on the remote, which isn't the most important thing, but it does come in handy. I've had video / audio sync problems with another Philips DVD player using Divx (avi) discs. The reason I like Divx playback capability is that my Digital Camera makes movie files in .avi format, and it's much easier to play on a TV when the DVD player supports the file format. So I returned the unit for a refund credit and bought a Toshiba DVD with Divx support. I've always had good luck with Toshiba DVD players.
I purchased the Cambridge Soundworks PlayDock XM about a week ago. I bought it to play primarily in my office, and possibily take it with me on beach outings, etc.The unit itself has nice product design. The three leg design is less stable than four but not an issue for me. The sound is great. You can tell the PlayDock is amplified because it feels like the thing weighs 25lbs!I believe both weight and quality of sound are the two primary characteristics that make the PlayDock not very realistic as a portable unit.As a test last week I charged the PlayDock for about 4-5 hours so I could bring it with me on my way home from work which is about a 35 minute drive. The PlayDock sounded great in the car (with the car anntenna attached via magnet to the roof of my truck). But after about 30 minutes the battery died and no more portable XM Radio.It is difficult to justify lugging around such a heavy portable radio receiver if you are not going to get hours of enjoyment from the unit. I would suggest if you are looking for a truly portable XM unit compatible with your Delphi Roady2, keep waiting...But if you don't mind keeping the PlayDock in one place (near an AC outlet). It is a very good unit.
Well, where do I start? Not with my last 2 HP laptop disasters, or with my recently deceased Hitachi notebook. The Compaq is my last hope for a great notebook, and 2 weeks into it, I'm encouraged. To start with, it looks great. It's silver and sleek and svelte, at least compared to my HP (Omnibook 6000). All the Compaq's stuff is in the right place, with a 3.5" floppy drive & a PCMIA slot on one side, and the very acceptable DVD/CD-RW on the other. All the other connections (including 2 USB ports & a network interface port) are on the back, where they should be. In fact, when not connected to its home-based wires, the whole panel hides behind a plastic hinged door, a cheap but effective solution.The processor is the very capable Athalon 1.4, every bit as good as the Intel PIII mobile. Graphics are okay (a bigger graphics memory would make this a better gaming machine) and the screen is unusually sharp. The 256K RAM needs to be doubled(there is controvery re: whether it will only take 384 or 512) and the 20 Meg hard drive is just adequate, but these are not major drawbacks. This is overall a wonderful machine by a company that looks like it's here to stay.
I own an older version of this radio and use it in my office. It has good reception and is a nice unit for the money. I have owned it for about 6 years with no complaints.
I just wanted a simple sleeve with a handle to hold my laptop inside my backpack. My 17" widescreen HP laptop fits perfectly. Easy in, easy out.
First of all, I had high hopes for these headphones based on all the glowing reviews. I wanted to replace my 3 year old Sennheiser CX300-B which I purchased for only $50.I will compare these strictly based on electronic, house, pop and trance music. All tracks I listened to were encoded at 320 kbps:Monster Turbine compared to the Sennheiser CX300-B:- The treble is almost non-existent compared to the Senns. If you want anything that resembles a tweeter, then these headphones are not for you- The bass is extremely muddy. If you haven't heard controlled bass in in-ear-monitor headphones you will probably think the bass on these sounds good because it's loud. The truth is it overpowers the vocals and the songs, but worst of all it's too distorted and boomy. This is not at all what bass delivery is supposed to be like.- The vocals do not stand out in songs. The "soundstage" is completely lost and the songs just end up sounding 'flat'. These IEM's don't at all sound like being in a concert or listening to a studio recording.- Detail is lost in the tracks. Small details of instruments are simply not there. I could not believe it that $100 IEMs would lose detail over my $50 Sennheisers.- Comparing at the same sound volume level, these sound slightly less powerful than the Senns but very close+ 3 year warranty+ Quality of construction materials is impeccable. These are also very comfortable in your ears.+ The little pouch for them is nice for storage+ They come with a wide variety of ear tips, so a proper fit should be easy to find+ The cord doesn't tangle as much as my Sennheisers.+ Fairly good noise isolationEnded up giving these to my mom and instead purchased the Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10. The UE10s cost me $95 on Amazon special but what an INCREDIBLE difference!!! Honestly I would easily pay $250 for them. It is impossible to describe the way music came alive with the UE10s compared to the Turbines. The Monster Turbines only have 1 driver for the bass, tremble, mid-range, etc. The UE10s have 3 individual, proprietary, armature speakers.You may think $250-300 is expensive, but when these cost $100, the difference in sound quality is easily 10x. In all honesty, if you are going to spend nearly $100 on IEMs, there are handful of better alternatives including the Klipsch S4. But if you really want studio quality IEMs, it SIMPLY makes sense to just go for Westone 3 or 4, Ultimate Ears Triplefi 10s, Shure SE535, Sennheiser IE8s or EarSonics SM V2.In conclusion, I can't recommend these for anyone as they simply can't outperform even the budget Sennheiser CX300-B I had before. I suppose these have a huge mark-up given the Monster brand. So they aren't really $100 pair of IEMs. For those of you still looking for your music to come alive and to experience all the detail and instruments the way they it's meant to sound in a studio, I suggest doing more research or grabbing any of the ones I listed above. Honestly, do not waste that $100+ on these and skip straight to real audiophile headphones if you want a real improvement from $50 quality headphones.
For the price, this is a good deal. I had to call tech support because the router could not handle DHTP with my laptop, but they fixed the problem pronto. My other machine configured and worked fine right away.I thought the signal would be much better than it is. The average throughput is generally 1 to 2 megabits/sec versus the 11 megabit/sec theoretical. I do find that the signal is lost on occassion.
I'm not a sales manBut, if i was there would be one thing I'd sell SIRIUS Satellite RadioWhy? do you ask simply because This Flawless Device & Service speaks for it self........There's Nothing and I mean nothing on Free FM than can come close to this new form of RadioAs far as HD Radio don't trust there promise it's the biggest Gimmick since Crystal Pepsi!With a HUGE line up of Various Music Stations (From Pop,Rock,Country,Hip-Hop,R&B;, Dance, Jazz,Classical, Latin,News Formats,Sports,Traffic/Weather, The Best Talk Radio Personalalities on the Planet)with Howard Stern UNCUT, BTLS, Jay Thomas, FANGORIA Radio, Maxim Radio, Out-Q,Cosmo Radio, Martha Stewart, Lime Radio, Raw Dog Comedy, and other Unique Radio Talent Plus comming soon The Foxx Hole by Jamie Foxx (Spring '07)You might be thinking to yourself why pay for Radio? (When i can get Both AM & FM for free) 15yrs ago you would have said that very same thing regarding bottled water!Think about that!Once you hear a weeks worth of Sirius Programing you'll be hooked and never think about going back to old Boring Free FM!Stop thinking about it and join the Sirius family 11/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just got my Koss TTXPRO1 i like it a lot. I highly recommended. The sound quality for the price is fantastic.
Very happy with this power supply. I got this to replace a dying power supply. Some people have bashed this power supply before but I had zero problems installing it. The biggest challenge was my case because it was made "oddly". But this power supply has every connection type you could ask for! It even has the VERY nice 20/24 pin motherboard connection. Tigerdirect is a great company to buy for because they are Illinois based and so am I so shipping is lightning fast! This is a great power supply for the money.
Unlike the otehr colorful reviews, this is anything but a paid-for advertisement. I bought this camera in December and was hugely disappointed in its performance. I am aware this is not a high-end camera meant for professional photography, but I tell you the truth a disposable camera would have been better. I have experience with many digital cameras (many of the Sonys are my favorites) and I can tell you from that experience that this one is haggard.A month ago I attended a holiday party at the White House only to regret not testing this new camera before I got there. It has one fundamental and unmistakable flaw: it takes horribly blurry pictures. 1 in 10 of the pictures I took turned out OK. The rest were so badly marred that I would have been MUCH better off with a disposable $3 camera than this one.Do yourself a favor and research a little bit more before settling with this one. I highly recommend looking at any sony that comes equipped with a carl zeiss lens - those are usually most reliable.Good luck.
I'm sure that I overpaid for this but it was well worht it- I can't use those tiny square pad areas on my laptop and this made life much easier. Now I can't imagine not using an external mouse
It looked really cute so I ordered one and it's coming.....when it comes, I was gonna take a picture of my crush (Chris) and put it in there. It looked really cute, hope it works great too!!!
Needed a USB keyboard that didn't have all the fancy junk added to it. Just a simple keyboard that had the buttons in the correct spot like old fashioned keyboards. I'm not in the market to learn new button configs that the companies seem to be trying to force upon us. Or other new buttons that you hit by accident and mess up your word documents.A+ keyboard.
Overall this is a great all-in-one. It is a little noisy like others have said but it doesn't bother me. The scanner software crashes occassionally but the issue that bothers me the most is that the scanner has resolution limits that aren't easily understood. For instance 1200 dpi is the maximum resolution for a 4x6 print even though the scanner is capable of 4800 dpi. I've contacted HP with no success. 600 dpi has been fine for what I'm doing but at some point it would be great to scan a picture with high resolution. The reason that I bought the unit was to scan stacks of photos. It works great to digitize old prints (the autofeeder worked for all of my prints except for some on Fuji paper). Overall it is hard to beat for the price.
This mount fit my needs perfectly. I had only 8 feet of clearance in the room I was wanting to place my projector and this mount has a very low (about 4 inches) clearance. It's extremely easy to adjust--you just loosen the big gray ring and you have an incredible range of motion to get the placement you need. There were plenty of attachments provided to fit my projector (Epson 8350) and it looked like you could make it work for just about any projector out there. I would purchase this again!!!!
I have always been a Epson kind of guy. But I decided to go with Canon this time. I'm glad I did. Right out of the box this A-I-O is easy to use- printing, copying and scanning are straightforward and almost intuitive. Believe me, I'm no geek, but I have not had to use the Owner's manual once.
feels great when taking pictures. Consider the size of your camera bag when ordering this addon
I am sick of the Xtreme Audio line of audio cards getting pummeled with asinine reviews that state this is not a real X-Fi. Getting a pat on the back for stating the obvious is getting nauseating. This card is a very good sound card that costs very little and when utilized with some savvy can be downright awesome.(More on that later) A few seconds of research would clarify that as far as X-Fi goes this card has no hardware chip that accelerates 3D audio and your CPU will be the driving force for up to EAX 4.0 support which is great anyway for a low price. With modern CPUs the real X-Fi chip is not even necessary anymore and games that support EAX 5.0 are rare. Rant over and on with the review. But wait aren't the DACs inferior to the real X-Fi cards that we pay more for? You pay less to get less. What a concept. Shame on Creative Labs.Rather than go into all the various uses of the Xtreme Audio and my experience with all of them I will simply describe what I am currently having the most fun with and what I think others should embrace for such a low cost of experimentation. I am using 3 great low cost devices for what I think is great sound; the highs are crisp and the bass is tight and powerful with no audible distortion. The X-Fi Xtreme Audio, FiiO E5 headphone amp, and the Sennheiser HD 202 headphones together only cost about $100. With the help of the E5 and the wonderfully sensitive Sennheisers (115db) music is downright awesome. I've disabled CMSS and the 24 bit Crystalizer for both music and movie use. For games I enable CMSS 3D for an incredibly immersive gaming experience. Dragon Age Origins is really like living in a movie the way the reverb is so realistic that it sounds like you are there chatting with your party members.
I'm really proud with my tablet.It went over my expectations. Very proud with it.It's not useless, crummy, or worthless. Those people must've gotten a bad model. I didn't.I'm very serious when I draw, and this tablet is as serious to me.There are more positive reviews here, than at Amazon.http://graphicssoft.about.com/b/2007/09/25/aiptek-slim-tablet.htm#comment-18458All in all I think it's good. If you want this tablet go for it.Want to spend more hundreds? Buy a different tablet.
The product simply did not work. I tried it on two different iPods, and in both cases it delivered no audio signal to the receiver.
Works well , not messy. Take off the cap, place theInker head flat on the ink pad you want to replenish,And squeeze the bottle gently as you do so.Works well and I didn't get any ink on my hands!
This works better then the Belkin I had purchased a few years ago. You will not be able to listen to your music SUPER loud but it works well enough for me, I use it mostly to listen to audio books and those don't need to be blasting. My lighter in my car doesn't work anymore though, I am not sure if that is a defect of the car or the transmitter though. It was easy to find a station that works well, kept signal really well, and the bright blue back light is also a nice feature. Also you cannot beat the price!!!!
I purchased this upon recommendation from a friend. I have yet to determine what is noise cancelling? As a test I tried using the headphones while playing the television. Then I turned the so-called "noise cancelling" on and I could not tell the difference. The foam earpieces essentially was what dimmed the sound initially. However, I could still hear the TV at the same level as I had when I first put the headphones on.My advice is to pass on this band and try another. I paid 40.00 for low budget headphones that take a battery for no apparent reason.
I have a pair of Sony MDR-V700s, which my brother broke, and I needed a new pair. So, after trying the Koss QZ-99 Noise Reduction Headphones, I bought these JVCs. As for sound, they are really great. Not near audiophile status, but the bass REALLY thumps! How can it not with 50mm driver. They sound almost BETTER than my Sony's (when my Sony's worked =]). However, words cannot describe how flimsy these headphones are. I'm a high school student, and I might as well break them now and save the disappointment I'm going to get when they break in my book bag because its inevitable. That's why they lose a star.
Excellent camera case. It has both zippers and clips and stores my slr Pentax camera plus extras pefectly. The case has clips on each side of it's cover to insure that if you neglect to zipper it, by clipping both sides of the case nothing will fall out. I highly recommend it.
The Intellinet IP Camera Model 550710 is a performer. I ordered it to provide both security and monitoring at our business AND to be able to access the view anywhere in the world through the web. Setup is fast (although assigning the IP address is a little complicated for a non-network tech like me - I simply called my internet provider and we got the settings set up, you do need to request a static IP address). The picture is very sharp and clear, and the software it comes with is clear. For the price, this is a durable and effective little camera.
This is one great lens!! Took pictures from a soccer tourney and got right up in the action! If you are looking to get closer to the action then this is the lens for you!!
I have several wireless phones, but I simply adore this little one. I like that it is so tiny and so convenient to carry around, so I don't have to run to get the phone when it rings. I like that I can talk on it and walk around and have my hands free. I'm also thrilled that when I attend teleseminars or do an hour long hypnosis sessions over the phone, my hands and shoulders are now free from discomfort. I read some reviews where people mentioned that the headset is uncomfortable. I have found it wonderfully comfortable and the sound is crystal clear.
Great color (pink) and the curly-qs are super fun. It's padded on the inside with cordouroy and fits my massive laptop for work. It makes carrying that sucker a little more enjoyable. You won't be disappointed, especially for the price.
I am getting ready to turn in my third one of these to Mediacom. They keep issuing this same modem and the modems crap out between 6 to 12 months. They start by sporadically dropping the connection and resettting and finally won't connect at all.
Thin enough not to cause vignetting on a Canon 17-40mm at 17mm. I expect it will be as durable as all the B&W filters I already have. I'm sold on this brand.
Be forewarned: if you have a Vista 64 bit operating system, the scanning function will not work. I called Canon's tech support and was informed that they do not supply software that works with Vista 64 bit. The best they could do is suggest I try to find some software on the Internet. I find this to be rather outrageous.
I should admit that I am far from an expert on computers. I picked up this one for about two hundred dolars. I had to have a modem installed, and a new video card to play my copy of Freedom Force. But it runs quietly and (reasonably) fast, so I have no complaints about it.
Ok, I have owned this camcorder for about 3 weeks and it has performed very well so far. The quality of the picture is very good. The high quality of the night shot picture in total darkness was a big surprise. For 50 bucks the infared hookup to the tv or vcr was a good choice. I wish the LCD screen could be a bit bigger, 2.5 is a little small. 3 inch would have been better. A word of advice, If you get the camera from somewhere other than a Ciurcut City or Best Buy type store you can get a very good three year extended warranty for ALOT less than a big chain store. Don't kid yourself, these cameras will break and a one year standard warranty is not enuogh to cover your approx. $1000 investment.
This filter has been invaluable! With little to no diruption to my normal vision I don't have to worry about any seeing anything with sensitive content. The bad part though, is that when trying to work collaboratively with someone it doesn't always work out well.
This is the first flash drive I've owned, and I've got to say, I love it. I've read other reviews where it's busted within a few weeks and won't write; chances are, those people just have the write protect turned on (it's the little notch on the skinny side). I have had this thing for 13 months now, and it has yet to fail me. The only thing to be aware of is this; it doesn't exactly hold 256 megs of data per se. It's capacity is 256, but you can only put 245 onto it. The reason as far as I can tell is that it has an 11 meg buffer of some sort. But hell, it's still more than enough to transfer a bunch of mp3's, dozens of pictures, thousands of pages of text, and even video game emulators (at only a couple meg a pop, you can get quite a library of Super NES games on something the size of a toe nail clpper).I've had one issue on diminished capacity, but a quick format of the FAT32 brought it right back (this was after 11 months of consistant use w/o formatting, defragging, disk cleanup, etc. This is the reason for only four out of five stars. Otherwise, I would highly suggest getting a flash/jump/thumb/whatever drive. It doesn't neccessarily have to be Lexar; I just got this one because it's a good name, and Comp USA had a pretty good discount on them in Feb 2003. It hasn't failed me since.Anyone who works with computers on even a semi regular basis will know that storage is paramount. If you don't have enough room to cart things around, then you can soon find yourself SOL. That's why I would suggest anything above 128megs. They're roughly 30 bucks nowadays; cheaper if you shop around. I think the lower end ones even come as perks in bundled packages nowadays (16, 32mb). I just recommend anything over 128 because a network transfer of 64 megs just simply doesn't take that long. That's where the 128 begins to become time effective. For those who don't know, they make these up to 2gb now, I believe (those are just ludicrously expensive. The 1gbs are ~300 dollars now) It writes pretty quickly too. 'course, this is expected considering it's USB 2.0 compatible.In short, a flash drive is just a must have. It beats carrying around X number of floppies around.
Purchased my Samsung HL-S5087W 50" DLP HDTV in Dec 2006 from Amazon.com with a 4 year extended warranty. Took the free shipping offer that was available at the time. The TV was delivered in about 10 days in good condition and the delivery men opened the box and allowed me to inspect the TV (especially the screen) for any external damage. Later that evening, my husband and son were able to the setup the TV without any problems. TV picture is beautiful, TV worked fine. Would be 5 stars at this point, but ...March 2007, the TV goes out and indicates that the lamp needs replacing. I called Samsung on a Friday. They were friendly and informed me that I'll be covered by the warranty and they transferred my call to someone local in Houston to do the repair. Even though the blinking lights indicated the lamp needed to be replaced, the repair person said they would order a new lamp and a new light/dlp engine just in case it's not just the lamp. BTW, I had read somewhere that the lamp should last on average 3.5 years.The repairman came the following Friday and ended up replacing both the lamp and the dlp engine. He said we practically had a new TV. Also my 4 year old nephew had scratched the screen with his plastic light saber. It scratches very easily, and I asked the repairman how much would it cost to repair it (not covered under warranty). He said the screen would have to be replaced so the total repair cost would be around $400. I opted not to replace the screen yet.In conclusion:TV was well pricedTV was relatively easy to setupTV picture is great and TV functions wellTV broke after only 3 monthsSamsung gave me no hassles - TV was still under 1 year warrantyRepair was done in a weekHighly recommend purchasing an extended warrantyRecommend keeping a spare TV around cause repairs are not quickTV screen scratches very easilyUpdate July 2010. The TV is still working fine. I've changed the lamp earlier this year, so it lasted about 3 years for me. Ordered the part and changed it out myself pretty easily.
Item arrived in a box that looked like it had been beat up, and there was no belt clip. So how am I suppose to use this garbage..
You get a lot more of what you paid for!I used this wheel with the Colin Mcrae 4 (for PC) and its awesome.You can get familiar with the wheel in 20 minutes of playing..after that you will play even better than with the keyboard.The only problem that i found its that the wheel hub its made of plastic and it moves, just a little, to the front and to the back.
sweet little machine;plays every type of disc including dvd rams ! i was excited even though it didnt come with a remote.im sure panasonic has some illogical explanation.in fact,i emailed them regarding such a strange situation.its difficult for me to retype the feeble excuse for them not including a remote due to uncontrollable fits of laughter.nevertheless,i was glad i bought it.before doing so,i did some research.seems as though panasonic is infamous for the ERROR HO3 syndrome.after a few months (if youre lucky) your player will stop working and flash this message.i emailed them of this situation and will see what they have to say.a word of caution to others tempted to buy this or anything from panasonic,dont expect it to last long.I BOUGHT MINE MARCH 17,2007 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!note;its actually a 10 star item for the month it worked so it kinda plummets to 1.if they do the right thing and fix my player for good,ill give this the 5 star treatment.
This unit does everything it is suposed to do.Also plays wma and mp3.It plays cd-r that my other boombox Sony cfd-250cp does not.I gave it 4 stars because of analog radio and 2 wats /cannel and no remote.I owned for over a year and still plays all my cd-rs with no exception mp3 and wma.
I'm glad I bought a well known brand MP3 Player, I have listened to hours of music on it already. I have not used any batteries in it, it comes with a car kit, and I only use it in the car. So far, not ONE skip. It does take a while for the songs to start up if you are skipping around. Not a problem for me, i'm patient. It is very difficult to read the display at night. I would try to memorize what each button does, and not ever try to look at it while driving. It recognizes folders as "albums" and is very easy to skip from folder to folder.Update: I've been using this for almost a month, I am Not as happy as i used to be. I'm getting more frustrated that I can't fast forward MP3's!! WHY CAN'T I!!??? Some of what I listen to is 60 minutes long! (Internet Radio shows.) [....]
I finally replaced my CRT with a flat panel. The CRT was a Samsung. There was nothing wrong with the CRT, I just wanted a new flat panel LCD monitor. I have had very few problems with any Samsung equipment. The new one is very nice, bright, clear and easy to set up. It practically did it by itself. JB Skaneateles NY
I bought this as an alternative to my Cuisinart Grind & Brew which is a chore to clean daily. From the reviews I read I thought I would like it-but alas no. the 1st cup of coffee was ok-but just. From then on the coffee was lukewarm-and I am talking a time lapse of 5 or 10 minutes. Used it twice and then sent it to the charity shop. I went back to the drip style and bought a burr grinder and a Kitchen Aid 14 cup drip that is great.
this think works perfectly in my car, a 1996 rodeo, and in my home oldskool boombox.. my fm transmitter cost 10 times more and only half the volume output, fm trans are JUNK,.. this cassette adapter just friggin rocks..sound is great.
I recently purchased this for my daughter's 9th birthday. She absolutely loves it! She had already been playing on [...], but now she is able to use her "B" bucks to get a dog and other accessories. Parents need to help child install on computer, it can be a little tricky. Her friends are all jealous and are already making their Christmas lists with the Barbie Girl as thier #1 toy. My daughter also likes that she can interchange the clothes and faces.
First off, I purchased this for an HP TX1000 tablet PC.Upon first use, I encountered weird errors and a blinking light on the laptop."Plugged in, but not charging" or something like that.You have to read the directions and plug thing in on the right order, else the battery and your laptop's battery fight to equalize each other, and the laptop gets no charge.The compatibility list is garbage and completely out of date.I used to limp through a class and a half with the 6 cell extended battery on my laptop. Now I can make the screen bright enough to really see, take notes, and browse the net between my two classes as well. I'm using the machine much more, and can make it much longer before even using the built in battery. I went on a trip and went unplugged for about 6 hours while watching episodes of Top Gear and paying my bills online. If wifi is off and I use my power saver settings, I estimate about 7 hours total for both batteries [vs maybe 3.5 without this pack].Also, the grippy surface is great, and the typing angle is improved while using the battery pack. I find myself using it even while plugged in for this angle alone. Finally, the battery pack has almost exactly the same footprint as this 12.1" laptop. If you have a TX1000, get one of these.PS: I was on the fence of either purchasing the new 8 cell battery from HP, or this unit. This unit can be used with most laptops, and does not require me to turn off the laptop to switch batteries. I only know I've depleted the unit and am running on my internal battery because I have configured the screen to dim a bit. To optimize your battery life, yuo should reconfigure your power plans [Laptop thinks it is plugged in when it is running off this unit]. I only really modified the balanced plan, since I still want power saver to save power [this lets me place directly on lap also, less heat], and high performance is still full throttle.I hope, but have not verified, that this will also work with my gf's 17" Alienware monstrosity. I know that she would have to limit the power consumption, because this battery can not supply as much power as that thing can suck down.
I had to have a case because my Sansa is one of the ones with the screws that fall out on their own. The case makes the player almost twice as bulky. It is sticky (hard to get out of pockets), but it protects the player very nicely and keeps the screws in place.
Verbatim makes great DVDs so the quality of your burn is always solid. The lightscribe is ok. The contrast could be better, but I have the feeling that it is what it is. I don't know if other companies make a better quality lightscribe DVD. It's still better than hand-writing the lables, that's for sure.
Not worth going into a lot of technical details, but router works great and as described. Signal is strong everywhere in my house. Price was right here on Amazon!
Got on 3-6-04 , on sale for $800 (and was happy to get it at that price!) and has worked perfectly all these last 8 years. Clear sharp picture.
Digital Camera Conversion Lens/Tube Adapter for Nikon Coolpix 5700 8700The wrong product was shipped from the supplier and had to be exchanged for additional cost.
Tried these Sony DVD-RW's because the reviews said they work well in LITE-ON machines. All the disks I tried worked fine in my LITE-ON 5005, but NONE of them worked in my LITE-ON 5045. They just sit there for 10 to 15 minutes then are rejected as "Invalid Disk". Since I bought these to transfer between both machines, they are useless for my purposes. LITE-ON recommends Philips DVD-RW's and I've never had a problem with those, in either recorder. Will be going back to the Philips DVD-RW's.
We purchased this product last February. We were very happy with it for the first few months. After about 5 months, the LCD screen would get dark and/or fuzzy, and the only way to fix it was to wiggle the screen. The 90 day warranty had already expired. Now today, only 8 months after it's purchase, the screen is completely black when you try to play a DVD. The screen is fine to watch TV. So we called Philips customer service. We weren't happy with our options and asked for a supervisor, who informed us that our only option was to buy a replacement for $211. We paid $300 for this defective product the first time. Now why would be put even more money into a piece of junk? They said they don't even make replacement parts for this product, you just have to buy a whole new unit. We told the Philips supervisor that we are incredibly disappointed with this product and will never buy a Philips product again. Don't waste your money. Something will break on it after the warranty has expired. Now I understand why there is such a short warranty on this product. Consider yourself warned!
Great resolution and easy to set up. The only feature lacking is the ability to display more than one photo at a time.
I bought this armband as a gift so I can't really give an honest to god testomonial. However I can tell you that this is a nice armband. I own a different brand and its not nearly as comfy as this one. You will not be disappointed with this purchase.
I bought this camera because I had a little Olympus and always got compliments on the quality of pictures it took, but WOW, this was an impressive upgrade. The 18x OPTICAL zoom is awesome!! I have had this camera for 6 months and have taken it to Hawaii twice and Yellowstone/Grand Teton National parks and I have over 2000 amazing pictures!! It may not be the most impressive looking camera out there but it does an EXCELLENT job with landscape photos. All the different settings (landscape, portrait, beach, sunset, fireworks, cuisine, document, underwater, sport, available light, night scene and others I am forgetting) make it very user friendly and help any amateur take professional looking pictures. Needless to say--I love my Olympus!! There are so many good features on this camera I have left out of this review, but I could go on and on...........JUST BUY IT!!!
Tried this camcorder for a day, was amazed by the style, features and ease of use for the price. if somebody is cash crunched but wants to buy one, they could go in for this. The low light problem some people complained was not an issue for me. It performed decently ok. But the reason why I returned it back was because of the low noise (internal) which you could hear when recording and most importantly appears in the recording very prominently. I think Canon is a good company but this product is not upto the mark.
This headset was exactly as expected. It has a decent sound. The bass isn't overwhelming but for voip or casual gaming it's great. If you have never used the Monuaral style headset before it takes a little getting used to. The mic is sturdy and adjustable. The only draw back is that it does not have an in line volume control.
The first machine we ordered left marks on the left side of the paper when printing or copying. We cleaned the drum as the owner's manual suggested, put in a new toner cartridge, and the problem persisted. We thought we had just gotten a machine with a damaged drum. We sent it back and received a replacement of the exact same machine--it still had the same problems!Also this machine is very difficult to feed letterhead into the front slot--it doesn't always pull the paper through straight. The scan function did not pull the saved email addresses from Outlook for use when sending scans--it only pulled the old email addresses from Outlook Express that the user no longer used. I tried to find a way to upgrade the software or something using the manual and Brother web site. I could not resolve the issue.The employee attempting to use this machine at her desk was very frustrated with it in a very short time. We are returning this machine and have already purchased an HP replacement that works much better and has been a breeze to set up and use so far.
A bit thick at the 3.5mm end - that gets in the way of the case I am using. Cannot use it with my iPhone's Otterbox case.
I had been looking for a radio/ipod system for my office. I listen to AM radio alot and the 1st radio I purchased claimed to be compatible with AM stations, but I could not receive the signal what so ever. This radio receives AM stations clearly as well as FM stations.The item is very small and produces quality sound. Although I don't really use the remote very much it is very handy when I do.I don't use the alarm on this product, so I can't comment on that.Overall I would recommend this product if you are looking for a AM/FM radio/iPod player that is small and simple.
Despite what the sketchy instructions indicate, this device doesn't work with Windows 98SE or XP. Plus their tech support only goes from 9am to 5pm Pacific time. First tried hooking up this device when I had Win 98SE - no luck. When I upgraded to XP for other reasons, same problem. Tech Support didn't offer that much support except to have me do all of the trouble-shooting items I had already done. So unless you are super tech savvy and can spend hours trouble-shooting the drivers for this thing buy something other than Pacific Digital.
This item was exactly as described in the item description. It was in the original packaging and is in excellent condition. I am very satisfied and I highly recommend this seller and product to everyone.
After searching every electronics store (Fry's, Best Buy) and discount department store like Target and Wal-Mart, and finding every one of them trying to rip off consumers, it made me happy to find this cable for a reasonable price.Despite what people say, an HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. One will not give you a better picture or audio than another. This has been proven by reliable sources such as Consumer Reports. The only people who will tell you that it will do so is someone who is trying to sell you an overpriced HDMI cable.So, if you feel like saving $38-$50 dollars, get your HDMI cable on Amazon and do people a favor and let them know that they are getting ripped off when they purchase HDMI cables at retail stores.I just checked the price of the cable I purchased and found that the price has decreased to $0.04 + $2.95 shipping.I'm thinking that the low price throws people off and makes them wary of the quality of this cable, but let me assure you I've been using it with no problems.
Pros:- Easy to install. Expandable memory.- Print quality is excellent.- Fast and quiet for an economy color laser.- Prints excellent color photos much cheaper than inkjet.Cons:- Be ready for size shock, it's big.
The Tamrac Velocity Sling Pack is extremely useful for photographers. I bought the largest capacity one, called 9x, and went to Italy with it, with my big digital camera. It sits very comfortably on your back, or on your side, and then all I need to do is slide it to the front to immediately access my camera. I never had to take it off, to access anything inside. It has a second compartment where my phone, my organizer, my Garmin navigator, wallet, etc...were. The whole thing is padded, and I can reorganize the velcro pads to my will. I use it all the time, even if I don't carry the camera. Overall, a very good purchase.
After much searching to find a card and adapter to work in the COMAND Sysytem in my 2010 Benz, I gave this a try. I bought it along with an 8gb Transcend CF Card. They worked flawlessly. Others have reported many problems trying to get any of these things to work in the COMAND system. I loaded it up with 7.5 gb of music (which is its full capacity) and now I never have to listen to another commercial on radio. MB wants 100 bucks for the adapter and another 40 for a 2 gb card. This combo came out to less than 40 bucks. Highly recommend....
This is the first time I have been inclined to share my opinion of a product. My 5000 series replay TV is great in concept, but......The main problem is with the lack of customer service. The first time I had to call was in the evening. After staying on hold over 15 minutes I checked the website which informed me that customer service was closed after five. You would think the recording could mention that. The other times, my unit, which is run through our computer network would display messages claiming it was not activated. When I would go online to activate it again, it would say the unit is activated. I then was on hold two different times for over an hour and finally give up. The machine fixed itself the next day. This happened again today, we had been out of town. Replay TV was suppose to record a bunch of movies. We have been back 24 hours and cannot get the darn thing to work. It claims it cannot confirm it is activated. I called the activation number and after staying on hold for 1/2 hour, the gentlemen informed me that my unit was activated and that it was a technical problem and he could not transfer me. I asked if perhaps their server was down and he didn't know. I have no idea if it recorded anything or not.For something that claims to make your life easier it has taken over in a very negative way. I have spent hours trying to track down the source of its problems.When it is working it is great. The remote functions are very slow, but I was getting used to it. I understand that they may be very busy activating new customers after the holidays, but if there are problems they should post it on the website.
This 100 foot cable is extremely thin and cheap. I bought 3 of these extensions to work with the Q-See-QSD6204-250 and 3 Q-See QSC48030 High Resolution Weatherproof CCD Camera. Out of the box 1 of the 3 100 foot cables were bad and as of the date of typing this review, 2 of the 3 60 foot cables that came with the cameras were bad.The following is a quote from my review of the cameras, but because the cables are the same, and I had the same problems with both sizes, it is necessary to include it.[To say they were bad doesn't explain fully what you as a consumer will face when/if you purchase this equipment. The cables (60 foot & 100 foot) are very thin, slightly thicker then a toothpick. The video feed is actually a braided wire for shielding the signal and the power feed obviously has both positive and negative running though it. So far the power feed has only given me problems by the connector popping apart (I mounted one camera about 10 feet up in a tree and the weight of the wire pulled the power connection apart). The video feed cable connectors (bnc) are the weakest link. I would think bnc connectors are fine in most areas, the ease of attaching them with their locking ability makes them very nice. However, the cables are so thin, when the cables are assembled both conductors can accidentally be so close or actually touching, they short together. After the first cable gave me problems I cut it open to examine the connection inside where the wires are soldered to the bnc connector. From the factory they fuse the plastic cover/grip at each end of the cable to the wire running through it. This is supposed to hold the wire from being pulled out when handling them, but because they are so thin the conductors can touch when the plastic insulation melts, thus rendering the cable useless.The only options I have, as I see it, are either:(A) Making my own cables, this WILL end up being very expensive, at least a few hundred dollars (cable/wire, connectors, and any tools needed). Also, the bnc connectors are readily available, but the power connectors they use is not. I would need to change the power connector on the camera side as well.(B) Convincing Q-See into sending me replacement cables. I haven't contacted them yet, but I would think they would want me to return (at my expense) the faulty ones.(C)Returning all the equipment to Amazon for a full refund less shipping (both ways). I am not happy with not having my shipping refunded. Faulty merchandise should not financially burden the consumer ever, produce quality stuff and don't sell crap.]-end quote-Other info: Both 60 and 100 foot cables are white, making them a bit harder to hide.Links to other Q-See items I bought with this order:Q-See QSD6204-250 4 Channel MPEG4 DVR with Remote Internet Monitoring and Pre-installed 250GB Hard DriveQ-See QSC48030 High Resolution Weatherproof CCD Camera w/80ft of Night Vision (Color)I will edit this review when new information arises.
It is a pretty good deal for converting my jump drive into a mp3 player for a low cost. It is easy and convinient to use. So far, I only have it for a few days but I like it so far. The only cons is that is is made of plastic that looks like it is pretty fragile. The menu control is also limited and the play list is set by the sequence you put in the songs. But overall can't complain.
This VHS cleaner couldn't be simpler to use, and brought my VHS player back to health. If you too still have a collection of VHS tapes, here's how you can keep enjoying them.
Charged battery to use with Neewer video light, doesn't work. Charger may be problem, but it showed green light when charging. Either way, it sucks.Edit: Trying to return, and just learned I will have to pay postage. You have been warned. Double suck.Edit: Eforcity won't replace, just refund, you pay the postage. Triple suck.Quote: Return for refund (original purchase price only, shipping and handling is NOT refundable): 30 days from the Invoice date.Return for replacement: No replacement is offeredDefective Products: Credited refund for purchase price to original method of payment
I live for music, day in and day out. I bought this product on base because I did not want to spend over $20 and by the end of that day I wish I had spent more on something else. You can barely walk with this item, it skips very easily. I tried it in my backpack, but the motion of my walk was just too much, I ended up having to walk to where I was going with the device in my hand. The volume does not get loud enough with the headsets and if you are using the mini-speakers, make sure there is absolutely no other noise in the room and keep your windows closed, because you can barely hear it. It's worth the price however, and if you are just lying in your bed or sitting on a train or bus, this is good.
Cables To Go 26911 DVI-D Male/Male Dual Link Digital Video Cable, Black (2 Meter/6.56 Feet)I've been using these cables on my Dual Viewsonic Monitors for quite a while now and these cables work flawlessly. Image quality on monitors is excellent and I've also compared the quality of these cables to another so called "High Quality" DVI cable my brother has, and there was literally no difference whatsoever! Even Gaming and Editing Video (which I do a LOT).If you want a high quality, well built/strong DVI cable at a great price that makes it worth every single penny you spend on it, then this is the cable for you!Highly Recommended! A+++
Just as described; durable, roomy, good quality. I saw similar cases at a big box electronics store for $80 - $100. This product is a great value.
It was a relatively short period of time before my logic board in my laptop failed for this first time. Liking Apple programs I decided to be a loyal customer and invest the $400+ it took, plus time away from my laptop to send it in and get it fixed. Low and behold 4 months later (30 days after the warranty for the repair) the logic board failed AGAIN! Being that my computer is so young and that it had been "repaired" a short four months prior I called Apple to see what options I had. First, they refused to fix it and then proceeded to hound on me for not getting the extended Applecare when I fist purchased it. Who would have thought that it would die twice in such a short period of time (15 Months).One might assume that my situation was a fluke but consult the discussion boards on the Apple Support website and you will be suprised at the amount of people with laptops just like mine encountering the same frustrations.Overall both times I dealt with their service department I encountered less than helpful if not a somewhat abrupt employees.I reccomend if you can't stand not being hip and have to have the Apple product invest the extra $300 in their warranty program (hmmm...there goes the great deal) and plan on spending LOTS of time on the phone with unsympathetic Apple "Care" workers.
I bought this for my son, who is a music connoisseur and gamer. He had expected another product which was a bit out of our range. He was very pleased with the performance of the headphones and would now not trade them. My husband has since also bought Sennheiser headphones.
I like it fine although it took some getting used to. My right hand is very arthritic and it seems to make typing and hitting one key at a time much easier.
I perused amazon dvd reviews on FRIDAY morning. Friday eveningpurchased my Toshiba dvd player . . . Arrived home at 9:30 pm, andwithin one-half hour my new dvd player was hooked up and playing my one and only dvd movie (Bonnie and Clyde). Absolutely magnificent picture quality on my big screen tv (using the connect to tv directions and s video out cable). Interrupted the movie to listen to my brand new cd (The Doors In Concert). Stopped the cd almost immediately as the tv speakers are just not worthy of the Doors sound, especially when compared to the Martin Logan speakers in my living room. SATURDAY morning my 11 year old son excitedly announced he was able to play a dvd on his first attempt! &quot;Mom it's so easy to use!&quot; I quickly woke up to retrieve what may be an R rated movie and made a mental note to read more about the parental lock that is part of the Toshiba settings. Also, plan on using the connect to audio system and tv connect as soon as I have the time. SUNDAY decided to print amazon EDITORIAL review for my husband to read as I handed him the receipt from my purchase. Will continue review &quot;as it happens&quot;. Thus far, I am ecstatic about my new Toshiba SD-4109X dvd player and actually look foward to reading the owner's manual (written in very simplistic terms).
This is sold at a premium price and should be a premium product. It is NOT; it is high priced junk that should not have gotten past their Quality Department into the market.The first unit lasted 3 weeks on a network of 4 users with a DSL rated @ 384 Kbps.The tech service people refused to believe their unit could be at fault and blamed it on the ISP. I replaced this $450 router with a $50 one and all worked fine.After a 2 hour wait for a Level 2 tech, I was issued a replacement unit. This unit, with serial # 4952, replaced one with a 125 serial # so I assumed the bug had been resolved. This unit died after 35 minutes of use.I then called Netgear Tech Service people again and waited 2.5 hours for a Level 2 Technician. A recording came on telling me that they were too busy (after I waited for them for 2.5 hours) and told me to call at a later date and disconnected me.I fired off a short letter to Netgear's Technical VP and CEO - which created a response. They offered to get me a new unit, stress test it, and send it to me. Then someone called and told me that it will take a week to get a suitable unit. I am still waiting - a week after the second unit died.I had a very similar experience with their FVS 318 in Feb 2003 - where it took 3 units to get one that worked. I gave Netgear a second chance then. At this point however, I will no longer use Netgear equipment. I am an installer and I just cannot afford the labor associated with their faulty products.As I told Netgear people - Stop rushing product to market before it is ready. The recall expense will hurt badly; the upset customers will go away. They did not heed my advice in Feburary and now, after I gave them an ample second chance, I do not intend to use Netgear routers again.I strongly recommend you do the same unless you like to replace and replace and replace hoping to get something that works.It is too bad for Netgear - but some people only learn the hard way. I guess they are one of them.I wrote the above on Oct 10, 2003. It is now Feb. 22, 2004. Netgear does not have a fix as of today for this problem. They issued me a less costly FVS 318 as an interim fix in late October 2003 with the intent to have the FVL 328 repaired and restored. To date, there is no fix and this has been confirmed by an e mail to me of a few weeks ago.I regret to take this harsh stance, I fully understand the technical problems in bringing a product to market and the unsuspected probems that can arise. However, the manufacturer is responsible for bringing a dependable product to market and this clearly did not happen in this case. For Netgear's sake, I hope they have overhauled their product introduction procedures or they will not survive with new product launch. For those considering a gateway router, I continue to recommend they not buy this one.
Great remote. Pretty expensive. I will probably not use all of the features. Still well worth it.
Bought this monitor refurbished a while back and it works great. I'm not crazy about the way it extends, I'm afraid the arm will break in the future, but so far it's holding up just fine.
I bought these headphones expecting to get what I paid for. Well in a way I did, the sound quality is good but I am disappointed with the overall product. I have had them for all but a week and the jack end is already starting to cut in and out. Even the first time I plugged them in the balance seemed to be left heavy from my computer. I got them to use as a monitor while recording guitar work, and will not recommend them to anyone. If you are looking for a low end head set to throw around and not care about this is you product. Otherwise make the smart move unlike me and buy a better (more $) item.
i purchased this to replace OEM equipment that was misplaced and/or lost. it works just like the original cable did.
Recieved it quickly. Works great and was 1/3 the cost of the local office supply company. Would recomend it to anyone needed to replace toner.
This appeared as "frequently purchased with Panasonic KX-TG7622B" when I went to purchase my Panasonic phone. Problem is, that's impossible! The Panasonic KX-TG7622B doesn't have a jack for a headset! And this item is cheap enough that it isn't worth the time and aggravation to send it back!So if customers are frequently buying it with the Panasonic KX-TG7622B, then they are practicing self-flagellation.
I came across this hairdryer when I stayed at a hotel. I fell in love with it after my first use. I found my hair was silky and smooth like I had used a serum and best of all, my hair dried so quickly. I really like the fact that it has a retractable cord and it folds up...really cool! I am very impressed with Andis.
I live in Arizona and wanted protection for my camera when I take hikes, this was it and a lot cheaper than anywhere else I could find. Great little product, had to pull and tug a little when mounting my Tamron lens on, but Canon lenses cleared with no problems.
Haven't got the encryption working properly so that I can have WiFi security yet my daughters can still access it with their lap tops. Still working on that. Otherwise, it's great.
I had an iPod Mini. It died with no hard use in 11 months. I bought this Samsung player at Best Buy for [...]. The player's navigation keys weren't quite as good as the iPod clickwheel. The memory is tiny for a player that can do so much. I like the addition of FM radio and games. Here's the problem. When only 28 days old, the screen died. I used it about as much as my iPod Mini, which is not very much. The earbuds are mediocre, the navigation buttons pale in comparision, and it's reliability is awful. I was also annoyed because the price on the 1 gig Nano went down $50. I got a full refund and went to Walmart. For only $85, I bought a Sandisk Sansa m240 with 1 gig. That's right, I gave up the color screen and games, but got twice the memory and saved $65. I have had my Sandisk for over 3 months. I use it everyday at school in homeroom and run with it on our treadmill for 30 minutes everyday. This player was used more in a week than the others were ever used in half a month. I was going to say a month, but the Samsung YP-T8 didn't even last that long. Don't buy the Samsung YP-T8. It pales in comparison to the iPod, the iRiver Clix, the Creative Zen V Plus, and even the cheaper Sandisk Sansa m200 series. Actually, this pales in comparison to just about any mp3 player on the market.
I read a couple of reviews that warned that the APEX 2600 would break within a couple of months. I ignored them and now I have a DVD Player that plays sound but displays no picture. It worked fine up until now.Also the unit is chintzy in design -- I think all the electronic engineer flunkies work for this company.
I've had my ibook G4 933 for a month now. I got it from amazon with their fantastic rebate and free shipping. So far, it's unmodified, but I've ordered 512 of ram. The computer is fantastic. It feels very solid. Everyone who sees it comments that it looks like the older ibooks but better. The keyboard is a giant step up from older ibook keyboards, and I prefer it to the powerbook keyboard. I have not experienced any of the mild problems that were reported with very early ibook g4s. I have been driving an external 8x dvd burner through firewire with no problems. Also use an external monitor with screen spanning. Everything is completely plug and play, including cameras, printer, scanner, and ipod. I love this computer!
The Toshiba Satellite really tries to match feature-for-feature most of the things you'd want on a laptop/desktop replacement. The LCD screen is bright and clear, the components that you need are all there--DVD, floppy, 30GB hard drive and a reasonably fast 1.8 GHz Celeron CPU.The system runs hot, however, because the battery on this unit is really NOT what I'd call good. It specs out around 2 hours but I get less time than that on mine. (Batteries can vary widely.) So, for long plane trips when you are stuck in coach with no AC outlet at hand, you are going to have to work fast before your system conks out, or else carry an additional charged battery.There are three USB ports, a network 10/100 support and a 56K modem that on my unit connects at almost the theoretical maximum speed. These connectivity features are essentials for a portable, along with the touchpad pointer. I am not a fan of touchpads, but the one on the Satellite works particularly well, allowing me to forgo my cordless mouse on a cramped airplane tray table.Neither the Celeron CPU nor the nVidia graphics on board this unit will be suitable for graphics-heavy work or games--it's a bit underpowered for these applications.If the Satellite only had a better battery, I'd rate this a top-class road warrior. As it is, this unit has almost everything you want but it's not a one-hundred percent laptop for extended off-powerline use nor a full desktop replacement. It's kind of a compromise, but for the price, a reasonably good set of trade-offs.
I must say that I'm pretty happy with my zune so far. No issues with sound or video quality, navigation or controls. No major problems with zune software either. Overall, I think this works and it works well. Areas I'm particularly happy about: I love the big screen and the am/fm tuner is cool. I haven't used the WiFi at all so can't review that part.There is always room for improvement though. Here are some areas I'd like to see improvements on/added in the future: a customizable equalizer, more options for storage size, ability to create an actual playlist from the zune instead of a quicklist.
I love the carrying case! Even though it is compact, yet I can put in all the necessary accessories in it.
The world needs a good book calling to task all the charlatans out there getting rich by offering advice on everthing from sex to getting rid of problem dandruff. Unfortunately, Tom Tiede's &quot;Self-Help Nation&quot; is not up to the task. The book is merely a disjointed collection of screeds against everything and everyone ranging from Thomas Jefferson, to Christians to modern newspapers to that always popular target--baby boomers. The book should be entitled, &quot;Tom Tiede's Pet Peeves: a Self-indulgent Monologue.&quot; The book's cover promises readers an antidote to the &quot;snake oil peddlers who are sapping our nation's soul.&quot; Instead, Tiede simply offers his own brand of snake oil in a package that promises an antidote but contains only colored water.
For years I have used power squids to provide multiple outlets for various power blocks (small power supplies that many devices like). Power squids are great as each socket is distinct from the others, and a bulky or unusual device can easily be plugged in without any interference with the other sockets.This has all the capability of a power squid to provide support for many power bricks and large / unusual power connectors to various devices. What it doesn't have is a switch and light. I think that is a plus. I really never switch my power squids off, and not having a switch is helpful. Absence of a light means there is no power wasted telling me the switch (I don't need or want) is on.About the only downside is there are only 4 power sockets in this device, it's primary alternative (the power squid) usually has 5. If this had one extra socket, it would be the ideal alternative to the power squid.
I found that I have had to reenter most of the products I use with the names I call them and in my voice before the voice recognition would pick them up correctly. This has taken a lot of time, but it is paying off now as I now only have to say the name of the item once or twice to get it to go in.
The metal got rust spots after one use, but the clips seem sturdy enough for casual use. For the price, if you're not developing film at home all the time, these clips should do just fine.
I have owned both an Ipod (2 years) and the Zune (1 year), and in my own opinion the Zune wins hands down. The screen is bright, and is much better than the ipod. I haven't had any problems with the software, it seems to work just as good as itunes. The only downside to the Zune is that it only comes in 30 gig. As far as durability goes...I have had a acrylic case on it since I bought it, I'm currently deployed to Iraq, and it has stood up to the harshest conditions, as I take it everywhere with me.
This is a very good choice for anyone shooting Nikon digital series cameras, and wanting an all-in-one design that small and light weight.Although it doesn't give us the overall range of the most common choice for Nikon users (18-55 & 70-300), it does give us a smaller and less expensive option to Nikon's 18-200VR.The lens features internal focusing (in neither basic Nikon zoom, but in the VR), which means filters, like polarizers, won't spin with the autofocus. It also means we'll have a more useful lens hood, which is included.The max aperture at 200mm is 6.3, adequate, but not the best we can get in a 200mm that's still reasonably priced (here's were we loose a star). But construction seems very good, and the warranty is a year longer than Nikon's.This is a solid 4-star product, but Nikon users need to be aware that there is a better, although more expensive option, in the very fine Nikkor 18-200 AF-S VR lens (5-star).
I teach aerobics, and I've found this tune belt to be perfect for holding my microphone battery pack. It's just the right size! The tune belt fits nicely around the waist and can be easily adjusted. I've been very happy with it so far!
I inherited this printer, so it sat in a box for over a year before I used it. Even after sitting for so long it still worked--ink and all. When the printer stopped working because Of low ink, I replaced all ink cartridges and was back to printing. This is a small, space efficient printer/scanner. The replacement ink cartridges are economical--three color cartridges for about $30.00. I also own an HP all-in-one printer with fax. The HP is a workhorse, but the cost of ink is double the price of Epson's cartridges and last about as long. If your printing needs are modest, you're not printing your novel or 40 pages of notes a day, this is a reasonable printer to consider. The print quality is great, and photos can be printed directly from your camera.Epson Color Multi-pack Ink Cartridges (TO60520)
My boyfriend and I each have different iPhones so having these in our cars is a great options so we don't have to fight over who can plug in. Price is great and super fast shipping too!
This product is very high quality, I am very satisfied, watch out some sellers advertise a similar filter close to the same price but it is NOT multicoated.
The serial port download is slow and unreliable - no longer works at all. Plan to purchase a separate USB Compact Flash reader.
I was looking for something that might protect the lense better, but it works fine. It provides a little cushion for impact when I have dropped and protects it when it is dangling from my climbing harness 1000 ft up on some face.
I bought a DCR-TRV19 ~18 months ago and have been very happy with it until a week ago. Out of the blue, it stopped being able to record. Like another reviewer stated, all other functions are retained. When recording it will record the audio w/o video.It's like the camera can't "see" anymore. Sony will repair it, but only by charging you ~250.00.
Ordered this for my 2011 toyota corolla S, amazon garage recommended it as it would fit my car however it did not. The product itself is fine, just the fit specifications should be looked at further. The Toyota corolla has a unique 6x9 bolt pattern extending out further than a normal 6x9 patter so this product does not line up with the original bolt holes, if you want to drill and cut new holes then it would work fine.
A very fine crafted filter. TRiffen makes great filters without the outrageous price. Needed to add the pizazz to outdoor photos
I bought these speakers specifically to hook up with my xbox, playstation 2, and gamecube. If you own especially an xbox and are looking for a way to get the most out of your games and movies buy these speakers. I hooked them up and whatched a movie and was shocked at how good they sound and how loud they are. I have researched a lot on speakers in this price range and nothing is even comparable to what you'll get with these for the price.
Considerably sharper than its newer stabilized big brother, the 17-70 f2.8-4 OS. In my opinion the significant image quality difference is more important than the stabilization. Build quality is quite good.
This is the perfect speakers for midrange and high tones. Extremely warm and smooth tones - great for jazz and classic music listening. I've got 4 of these units primarily for home theater listening though. It's a perfect mix and match satellite speakers for audio DVD experience. After much searching for a home theater package system - I found there really wasn't a very good solution. This pieced together with a center channel and decent subwoofer will not disappoint. You will definitely need a subwoofer and an AVReceiver that can pump enough energy out.The actual design hasn't changed much from it's inception. The high-gloss is truly like glass. These are great build and finish quality for such a reasonable cost. The speaker connects are too closely packed together for easy wire installation - but I can live with the nuisance for the outstanding sound and value.
I was very pleased with the charger it does everything I wanted and more, and the additional car charger option is really good
I love this hard drive, it is a great replacement for a system I am fixing for someone. Everything is aye okay.
I bought these, as I needed a pair of closed over ear headphones. I have a pair of Grado SR125's that sound great, but everyone else hears them, too. I purchased these because I have used this model of headphone many times in studio and live mixing environments, and have always been pleased with the sound reproduction. I would not argue that these have a perfectly flat response curve from 20hz-20khz, but they are decently so. The high's tend to roll off a little bit, but not too much, and the bass can definitely have some added punch. I find them very pleasant to listen to. Like most over the ear headphones, these can get tiring to wear, as they have a fairly tight clamping force. I am use to that though, and these are a little less fatiguing than my Grado pair.I've never had quality issues with the pairs I've used in the past, and I am hoping that is true with these.
I have had my set for about 3 years now and the picture was good until about 1 year ago. I started to see dicoloration in the screen. I have vauge red and green bloches through-out the screen. I am not sure if this is what happens when the bulb starts to go bad or if it is something else. in any case I am sure to be in for a 500.00 + repair cost. I am mot happy about this at all! I would advise people sto stay away from this set. I have been an avid panasonic brand buyer for many years but this is puting a bad taste in my mouth.
This adapter is quiet! I had a Belkin that made a horrible clicking noise at all times. I would give 5 stars, but does anyone really LOVE a cassette adapter? I would certainly recommend the Phillips adapter. They clearly know what they're doing.
I've been using the cruzer USB key drive for a few months now and it has served me well so far. It's sort of crazy that people are complaining about attaching the key ring; this only takes about 30sec if you have any competence with tools (i.e. a pair of needle nose pliers).One odd thing is that it gets pretty warm if you leave the drive plugged in too long (a few hours). I'm not sure if this is because of the blue led on top, or due to the actual memory circuits. There doesn't seem to be any functional consequences to the heat build-up, but it probably doesn't do good things for the longevity of the drive.Bottom line: It looks cool and works well.
It's a copper rod you sledgehammer into the ground, what more can I say? It does have a nice screw point, all copper material.
I had a pair of Shure E2C's for three years and DEARLY loved them. Sadly, they finally suffered the wire break issue, and three pieces of electrical tape later, it was time to move on. I consider myself a wanna-be audiophile, with a budget. I would use my new headphones almost solely with an IPOD. My musical tastes range from pop to bluegrass, rock to classic alternative, jazz to dance. I like a little bit of everything but lean more toward synth music, artists like older Depeche Mode largely because of the layering of sounds. I tried the Westone UM1's first, and was a little disappointed with the sound, it seemed 'flat' to me (maybe because of the single driver? but so were my Shures) and they were returned ... I saw a review about the dual driver UM2's and the user raved about the experience, and the 'opening of the soundstage.' I have to tell you, it's all true. I can not only hear the bass drum, but also the 'skiff' of the mallet hitting the head, acoustic guitars expand into space, little pieces of sound that i had forgotten about in my move from expensive over-the-ear headphones, re-appeared. the first hour with my new Westones was me sitting on my couch in stunned amazement, clicking through my favorite tracks to see how they sounded. They are that good. Fit is great with the foam plugs, and people rave about the triple-flanges which I haven't even tried yet. I can highly reccomend these as someone who can sit in a chair and listen to CD's for hours on a Saturday. Worth every dime.
This light set is a great starter for the begininer or the photographer on a budget. This unit is portable and easily assembled (up or down in less than 5 minutes), which makes it ideal to use anytime you have access to AC power. The soft box and defuser panels do a significant job of softening the light projected. I've shot using it with them on and off for various effects and been pleased with the results. The unit is also set up to accept an umbrella reflector (my next planned purchase).That being said, the Budget Monolight has some significant limitiations. The 100 watt flash just does not have the power to reach out more than 12 feet (4 meters) and significantly illuminate the target by itself. The spotter light (included) helps, but several of these lights are necessary to recreate the power of one 250 watt high power flash. The manual with this flash doesn't say whether it's upgradable to a stronger flash blub assembly or not.
Having tried almost ever shower radio on the market -- I was close to giving up until I saw this one. Granted it costs more than the &quot;average&quot; shower radios -- but there is reason. It works! You also save tons of money on batteries as it just doesn't eat them like the others. My husband and I both use this in the a.m. and we each have different radio stations we like. We have not had trouble pre-setting the channels or switching back and forth between them. Seems like the more negative reviews of this product are due to placement of the radio. Keep it out of direct waterfalls; maybe get a small shower shelf to place it where you can easily see and use the controls? Lastly, the timer-off button is my favorite. I set it for 20 mins; giving me time to shower and finish up in the bathroom in the a.m. before heading to work. You don't have to worry about getting back in the wet shower area to turn it off. Give this a try - treat it well and you'll be happy !
I took about three months to decide on a new DLP. I had narrowed my search down to Mitsubishi WD series tv's. Specifically because of Texas Instruments color engine that is used in the newer models and the sleek profile of the tv. After a lot of browsing and price comparisons I decided on this model.The DLP performs as advertised. The clarity is amazing. The up conversion works very well. The universal remote is actually universal. I have six devices programmed. Nothing I had in the past handled them all. For a price tag of $1700 delivered to AZ from NJ I couldn't pass this deal up. Hands down one of the best purchases I've ever made.
I bought the Garmin 360 after my first GPS a ViaMichelin 930 locked up on me. I had bought my Dad a Garmin C340 last year, because he is 90 and the Garmins have GO HOME button that would lead him home from anywhere with the one touch.I wasn't really planning on buying a new GPS. I carry 2 cell phones. One for work and my personal one. My friends and family call me on my Palm 680. I carry my work phone on my belt and the Palm in my pocket. It is a problem to be driving and have to dig in my pocket with seat beat on and catch a call without being a threat to other drivers.When I saw the Garmin 360 at the price offered I jumped at it. Getting my Palm phone working with the 360 was easier than connecting my bluetooth ear piece. The clarity is great. I now carry it and use it as a speaker phone now at places I wouldn't be able to hear the speakerphone of my Palm.Amazon, Ebay, and Tiger Direct are my vendors of choice, because I've never had a bad experience and I expect alot. I bought this through Amazon's featured vendor that day - Electronica Direct. If you search Amazon for this unit you will find a variety of prices. It is hard to believe I got all this unit has to offer for the price.The Garmin 360 is the best value out there if you want bluetooth. The Garmin interface is so easy to learn. The Nuvi series is small and the mount is much nicer than the C series. It is not just a GPS but a travel assistant.The base nuvi 360 has text for speech, MP3 player, Audible Book Player, Picture Viewer, World Clock, Currency Converter, Measurement Converter and Calculator. There are lots of options you can add later.The base 360 comes with all the cables you need. It has both the DC and AC charger cables and the USB cable.The only time I used my old GPS was when I was going somewhere I didn't already know the closest intersection. I use this everytime I get in the car because of the bluetooth. I don't get that many calls on my cellphone but it is dangerous to have to go digging for my phone when I'm driving.It is also nice to be able to call someone by dialing the number from the GPS touchscreen and talk handsfree. I have trouble hearing a cell phone when I hold it close to my ear. I can easily hear calls and the quality of the call is better than my Palm phone, people tell me I come in clear.I use the standard windshield mount and I first mounted it in the center of the windshield, but had to reach to pick up calls or use the touchscreen for anything. It works great just left of the steering wheel.The 360 is a 3.5 inch screen. It is smaller than my first GPS, but it is adequate and doesn't obstruct the view much. It is hard to find anything about the 360 to list as a con. It has so much more than the other GPS units in it's class. I've had it long enough to know I would not be happy with anything I've seen at almost double the cost.Look at the Garmin 360 before you buy any GPS.
Bought as a gift for my mom for grandkid pics. Out of the box it did not work - nothing, no picture. Exchanged it. Next one worked for one week until the power plug outlet became detached from casing and fell inside of unit so the power plug had nothing to plug into. Returned it for refund.Poor design, buttons and cofiguration are very difficult to use, and program for navigation and picture selection was certainly not designed for ease of use.Angle of viewing is limited as well. Unless you are directly in front of the frame at eye level, expect the picture to be distorted (as if looking at a negative). For the money, heck, for any money - it isn't worth it.
This is a nice 'little' USB hub at a very reasonable price. If your looking to network a few computers together this is a good choice. It is only a 3 port hub so you don't have to much expandabilty so you you need to consider this before you buy it. For my purposes the hub was useful and easy to install. Overall I recommend this hub.
This is simply not practical! a wast of money. It could only fit the camera and you cannot even think of fitting in the cords and so forth. It is so frustrating that I had to buy a new one. And buyers, beware of the battery. It was completely useless to my camera model! I regret every bit of the product.
This is a great cable if you're on a college campus and need an ethernet cable. Great for T3 dorm connections. Have never had any problems with the connectors breaking or becoming damaged even under stressed conditions (the cable being pulled to one side very tightly) Get this if you need to set up a network.
An early birthday gift brought these wonderful speakers to my desktop. Although my HP came with a very nice (although tiny) set of speakers, I had found myself straining to listen to a movie we were watching from Amazon's Instant Video section. My wife noticed and - lo and behold, a set of these marvelous speakers apreared!The sound quality is very nice - from opera to country and Johnny Cash, the sound appears true and plentiful. I know the trend is to fill not only the room that you are in but the next two of three as well, I do not like that. These speakers fill my office with great music and voices of the season as well. I love them and would recommend them to anyone who wants a quality set of speakers for their computer.
I have an old car and cassette adapter is the bridge between the car and my ipod. When I first attempted using this, there was no sound at all even though my iPod volume was at 75 percent and my car audio volume was normal. After several attempts I found out that I had to max out both the car audio and my ipod to full volume to hear anything.My previous cassette adapter had no such problems.The trouble with setting the car audio high is that if one wishes to quickly hear the radio for traffic or weather updates, one has to turn down the volume considerably prior to switching to radio or risk a pounding of the auditory nerves.I wish I can return this, but the return postage and hassles are not worth it.Not good.Avoid.
When I set this system up and pluged my ipod in it,I was blown away with the sound.This system sounds 10 times better than my head phones.I am so happy I purchased this, because it gives memore use out of my ipod.
I purchased the Sylvania HDRV200F 3-in-1 DVD/VCR Combo with 160 GB Digital recorder from Discounts Online, Inc through Amazon for a birthday present and was somewhat disappointed that I had to return it for several reasons. I was, however, very pleased with the professionalism and speed that Discounts Online corrected the problems.I have now (finally) given a great gift that is very appreciated and greatly enjoyed. I'm told that every thing works now as it should and it is used constantly for recording television shows and watching both DVD videos and VHS VCR tapes.Thanks Amazon for the connection to Discounts Online who I will continually recommend to any one looking for electronics at a great price!Fbar2Aurora, CO
I use this gauge to measure tracking force when swapping out cartridges on my turntable and find the gauge to accurately measure small calibrated weights. The measurement surface is in the shape of a shallow depression. This design can inadvertently support a stylus, resulting in an inaccurate reading. I must carefully center the tip of the stylus in the middle of the depression to ensure an accurate reading.
This is not a review - because I've only made two pots. Both of which are very weak and the grounds seemed almost dry after perking compared to what I remember as a kid. Because the first pot was so weak, I added twice as much coffee for the 2nd batch - and it's no stronger. Also didn't use a filter the second time around. Any ideas out there?Will return and rerate if I find how to correct this problem.Thanks.Update: Initially I was going to return product but tried adding more coffee and smaller grind - it worked. Although I'm not saving on the amount of coffee like some have noted - the coffee is great when I use 12 scoops of drip grind for a full pot. So I'm changing rating. Also the company did respond to me in a timely manner regarding returning the pot even though I decided to keep it. So the customer service was timely and considerate.
This is the BEST ear CLips I've ever had! LIghtweight as it advertised, it's really really soft that makes me feel so great even with my glasses on. I've been suffeing because I love clips type, but most of them can't stay along with my glasses. But this iLuv one works perfectly. It's also great for bed use. I can simply feel nothing but music around! I'd like to get another pair in another color! (it'd be awsome if it's available to change covers :P)
Having installed many sound systems I knew what I was getting. This model JVC is one of the better models for the price. I rated this item as a normal JVC KDLH810 would operate. The main thing to watch for as this unit becomes older is the motorized faceplate. They do tend to stick or they get to the point that they need a little gentle persuasion to open as they increase in age. This usually happens over a long period of time. Therefore, if you are looking for a good radio that plays MP3s and you are not incredibly hard on your system then this would be a great unit for you. If you are extremely rough with your electronics then please don't purchase anything that is motorized unless your hearts desire is to waste your money on destroying things.Hope this review helps!Have a great day!
In error, I had two Replacement Plans for one scanner in my Cart when I checked out. I emailed the company to request it be corrected to one Plan. They emailed back that they needed more info. After I sent them more info, I never heard from them again.When I received two Plan contracts in the mail, I returned one Plan contract requesting a refund for that one Plan contract. I gave them all of my contact info.I then received an email from Amazon that both of my Plans had been canceled and refunded.Now, I have no Plans . . . don't count on this company following through with any sort of warranty or replacement! They aren't able to handle simple communications!
I have used the Boom for 4 years. I am on an airplane almost every week so I am in airports, taxis, hotels, and other noisy places. I have on several occasions been talking without the Boom, then plugged it in and the person I am speaking to asks what happened because it got quite and they could hear me perfectly. I can even be on the airplane when the announcements are made and still carry on a normal conversation. I have a soft voice and I can speak in my normal tone and people hear me fine, even in the airport.Construction quality could be better. I have made several repairs over the four years my unit lasted. To be fair that was a lot of wear and tear. The foam wind cover is a pain to replace and this does need to be replaced ever few months if only for sanitary reasons - but mine would eventually tear with all of the storage in my briefcase or pocket.This is a larger wired headset. I do not feel comfortable wearing this through the terminal as some people do with their Bluetooth earpieces. The wire will get in the way and the headset is noticeable. Some of my coworkers call it the Moon man microphone. That said, I care more about having good quality communications and reasonably private conversations over looking cool and annoying other people on the calls.
The Little Friend, the literary con game of the decade. I know why all the pictures and portraits of Donna Tartt have her looking straight ahead and unsmiling. If she were to part her lips, she'd probably burst out laughing and thinking that as Barnum said, There's One Born Every Minute. Shame on Knopf for not only perpetrating this crime, but for doing it willingly. Where is the editor who should have forced Ms. Tartt into writing an outline? Where is the editor who should have insisted on plot? Where is the editor who should have edited this pale excuse for an important novel and cut at least a hundred pages? The worse part of all this is that she shows moments of brilliance that make taking all the rest of this bad medicine even harder to swallow.This is all a sham and unfortunately legions of readers were willing to be taken in. If Ms. Tartt spends another decade writing another book, I will have no trouble at all waiting. An inexcusable travesty.
This 1 GB Travel drive makes moving files between my work and home computers a breeze.
I like these cases because they are colorful and fun. I appreciate finding them on Amazon because they are no longer carried in my local stores.
Stays in place while running. Easy to take off and put on shoes. I like that I can easily switch my shoes and still have my sensor in place.
The only problem some people may have with this product is following the directions given in the manual. It is so easy to put together...you plug the male and female plugs together and put the wiring into the socket. Then put the top on and it is ready to go. What the manual does not say is that the battery has not been installed into the top. The battery is found inside the tubing and if one does not turn the tube upside down so that it falls out, they may not know the battery is there. That may be part of the reason that some people say this does not work properly. I hear a 'beep' periodically, which I do not mind, as long as it keeps the moles out. When the beeping is no longer heard, you know you need to replace the rechargeable battery.
Runs cool, only 590GB show up but that's to be expected, quiet, fairly fast, zero read/write errors after 30 hours of constant writing and rewriting.
After thoroughly researching wireless routers for my home, I came to the conclusion that no company has emerged as the industry standard for this hardware. Despite horror stories about poor customer service, I purchased the Linksys as well as the signal booster because I only needed one PC and one laptop connected, and I'm not concerned about security--that is, I wanted a simple unit. I would say that I am experienced with software, semi-experienced with hardware, and darn near clueless with networking. But following the fold-out manual, I plugged everything in, and almost immediately, everything was working. I didn't have to do any reconfiguration on my connected PC or my wireless laptop. My laptop immediately recognized the signal and with two clicks of the mouse I was wireless. I am running XP on a Dell desktop and laptop, and it works like it was meant for this machine. Moreover, with the signal booster, the reception is incredible. I live in a huge house, and the signal travels through two cinder-block walls and one drywall, and only loses a little bit of strength. I can be on the other side of the house and barely miss a beat. If you're as unsure as I was, this is a good risk to take. Perhaps this is the new industry standard I was looking for.
This calculator is attractive and I figure that it will last me a long time. It replaced an old one. It was as described and took only three days to arrive. Free delivery was a plus.
They never described it as a mouse without a right or left click or the center slide.Useless for me.
The "Nifty Fifty" is the best deal in optics for photographic application around. This all plastic gem enables you to shoot in near darkness; plus, it is extremely sharp, has very usable out-of-focus, for a 50mm, and features quick AF for a non-AFS lens. Without a doubt, this lens, at just a bit more than $100 a piece, should be in every Nikon photographer's camera bag. Personally, I use it most when I am working a crowd. It's size, and positivities outlined above, affords me with the ability to move around virtually undetected. And the focal length is pretty much perfect (if you are shooting groups, or want more of the venue in the shot, you will obviously need to go wider).This little lens also rides around with me a lot when I am out snapping pictures while walking. Having the constant focal length is quite beneficial because it encourages me to focus even more so on composition.So, if you've been wondering if the 50mm 1.8D is any good, the answer is a resounding "yes". If you've only ever had kit lenses, this should be your first step up (in quality, but amazingly not price).
this brand is far supierior. You can tell by looking at it. It is snagless too.Comes in many colors.Love it
I've had one of these before, and in addition to having low sound quality it made a scratchy noise at regular intervals just from being in the player. I was beginning to consider buying a new car stereo with an aux-in jack, but tried this first because, hey, if it didn't work, I was only out ten bucks. It works beautifully. It makes no more noise than an ordinary cassette in the player and has, as far as I can tell, CD-quality sound. If you want an MP3-to-cassette adapter, this is a good one.
The battery was a good fit for my compaq presario 2100, however, after a few days of charging, it went bad. I needed to buy another replacement.
I am very pleased with this item as it is an exact OEM part for my Buick Park Ave. Very easy to install with extra wire length to suit your needs. Cut the four black wires off to get a louder report. Very fast delivery.
Save your money. Look for another ear bud.Sound quality of two soup cans with string between them !Would return them, but not worth the hastle and expense.
One caveat to my review. I have yet to use the wired capability. It's definitely nice to know i'm not SOL if the batteries die but other than that I don't think i'll be using it much.This mouse is about is good as it gets. The USB stick stores inside the mouse so everything is in one convenient package. It also functions as the on/off switch further simplifying use. The cover of the mouse which removes to expose the battery compartment and cable for wired use is magnetically attacked and very sturdy. You can pick up the mouse by the cover and the magnets will hold. However at the same time you can easily remove the cover without tools to swap batteries or switch to wired use. The design is thin but comfortable and ambidextrous.As for function, i've been using it on the arm of an old chair without problem. It picks up motion smoothly and precisely even on a fabric surface.Ultimately: I wish I had bought this years ago!!!
I use a Dell Inspiron 9100, and this ram works great. Runs Vista like a pro. Very glad I bought it.
I bought this product because of the included security software it contained. The U3 software is a great addition to the ease of use of a flash memory stick.I would recommend this product to anyone that needs the quick transfer capability of flash memory but still would like password security protecting their files. It is a seamless integration with this product.
Great Product at a very reasonable price. Almost 100% good burn rate! Experience with competitors discs was more like 90-95%.
Far too difficult to work with. Just getting the thing to turn on took literally days of struggle. I had to return it.
I just purchased the ME102, along with a MA401 PC Card and a MA301 adapter. The ME102 is small, nice looking, a cakewalk to configure, and so far reliable. Performance isn't stellar like say, Cisco Aironet, but then again you get what you pay for and this AP is a very nice offering for the $$$. Range is decent as well. The only think I dislike is the fact that currently the ME102 only supports 40-bit WEP, hopefully Netgear will add 128-bit WEP in the future via a firmware upgrade. It would be nice if Netgear included some type of simple management application, specifically so you could see what 802.11b devices are currently associated to the AP. It would also be nice if it supported MAC layer filtering, for security purposes. I wouldn't want to unintentionally share my T1 with my neighbors, but WEP mitigates this risk slightly. All in all, I am very happy with my purchase!
And since I ordered it for my kids to use, it's fine for what it is. They do not need stereo quality sound for thier little web projects, and even if it breaks (which it hasn't yet, and they have had it since Christmas), it's well priced enough to replace without feeling disgruntled.
Camera is great but no camera is perfect.I have been waiting for 2 months for this camera, and for the most part it was worth the wait.A few things that irritated me the most compared to my previous Sony camera were :a) resolution of the screen (not of actual photo, those were great)b) the battery/memory compartment squeeks a lotc) noise of the zoomd) cheap plastic dial.Overall I give it 4 out of 5 but I am not sure it is worth the high price....I will keep mine though
I bought three of these from a B&D outlet store. Nowhere on the product packaging does it state that the unit works ONLY with plain old incandescent light bulbs. No low-energy florescent bulbs, no dimmers, no low-voltage halogen lamps, or anything else that uses a transformer or ballast. It also seems to not work if plugged into a surge suppressor. As a result of these limitations, the only lamps in my house that work with the units are night lights.
Its strange to me that there seem to be so many different views of this product. My assessment is [compared with my current player, a Marantz]:picture quality, including zoom feature -- excellent;sound quality -- great, especially when playing CDs;set up -- hassle-free and plays my British DVDs flawlessly;The box had been opened and there were a couple of scratches on the top of the player [but that's where my VCR will sit, so who cares]; I'm assuming this is a returned or refurbished model but it does what it I wanted, namely play Region 2 disks, and for the price, I'm delighted.
When i saw the price almost thought it was too good to be true. I put it on my blue ray player from the regular red white and yellow plugs. Amazing difference.
The description of this product isn't correct. It is a simple Ethernet switch. As far as I can tell, there is no MIL-S1600SUS model, only the MIL-S1600S and MIL-S2400S, which are switches and not console servers. All network searches for MIL-S1600SUS simply return front-end meta stores linking back to amazon.com with different referrer IDs. You can purchase a properly cataloged version of this product for $80, far from the $4,000 listed price.
I ordered this item in May, 2008. at first, it was fine, but after a few months, the difference between the Panasonic battery and this one was obvious. The original battery will stay charged for 2-3 weeks at least, and you can take a lot of pictures before it needs recharging. The substitute battery won't hold a charge more than 24 hours or so, and almost immediately needs recharging. It was inexpensive, but NOT worth wasting money on.
I tested this microphone on two computers, and they produced no sound from the microphone. We had bought this yesterday, and right from the start, it never produced any sound. Buy another desktop microphone
hello,this speaker is just amazing i got this with creative soundblaster live! 24-bit card,this speaker kicked sound more than i expected, bass is so powerfull i can hear it all the way from kitchen.absolutely theater like experience.just neglect all bad thoughts about this product.cmss feature in sbs 24-bit lets u listen music in 5.1 mode!.even dts sounds good!. just get it now!!.
I love this system even more than I thought I would, and it was a bargain for what I paid for it. The only thing disappointing about it is that it doesn't have a random shuffle feature (or at least if it does, I haven't figured it out yet). But that's okay -- it'll play all 5 albums concurrently without me having to do anything but load the CDs, and that is a wonderful thing! The sound may not be Bose or Harmon-Kardon, but it's excellent and I'm thrilled with my purchase.
This is an excellent digital camera. For the past several years I have had a Nikon Coolpix 950. While it did a good job, I have used Nikon 35 mm cameras for decades and the unusual shape of the Coolpix 950 never felt as comfortable to hold and use as a 35 mm. Also, the 950 was too menu driven to make it quick and easy to use.Problems solved with the Coolpix 5700! Although it is smaller than any 35 mm I've ever owned, it still has the familiar shape. It is also less menu driven, with several buttons that allow you to easily access features so that you can keep your eye on your subject, rather than having to flip through lengthy menus. While there is an extensive menu system, Nikon has provided 4 different user settings, 3 of which you can customize with whatever features you want so that you do not have to constantly be searching through menus to set the camera up for different situations. I have one user setting set up for ease of aperture priority use, another set up for shutter priority use, the third set up for complete manual use. Switching from one user setting to another is easy and can be done while keeping your eye on your subject.I admit that the camera could have actually benefited from being slightly larger, but overall it has a good solid feel and easy to use layout. (People with very large hands might disagree).Only criticisms: (1) The lens is not threaded for filters!! There is a substantial piece of glass in front of this camera and the only way to protect it is to buy some goofy extension tubes and put a filter on that. This is very poor designing for a camera that is intended for advanced amateurs and &quot;prosumers.&quot; (2) The auto focus is a little slow. Overall, the lag time for this camera is significantly better than my 950, as well as most other digitals, but the auto focus can sometimes be a little slow and finicky with certain subjects. (3) The LCD monitor on the back is a little too small. Again, the camera would have benefited from a little larger overall size, which would include a little larger monitor on the back. The monitor on my old 950 is substantially larger. (4) Nikon needs to package this camera with at least a 64 MB CF card (or better yet a 128), instead of the almost useless 32 MB card that it currently comes with. (I heard that earlier production models came with only a 16MB card!!).All of that having been said, this is a GREAT camera. I haven't experienced any of the problems with the pop-up flash that others have reported. Perhaps this was an issue with some of the earlier production models. Included in the box is a battery charger, which was an excellent idea on Nikon's part. (There is nothing worse than buying a new toy and you can't even play with it because you can't charge the batteries). 5 MP is awesome, the picture color and balance is superb, and the extensive list of features and flexibility is astounding. If you're looking for a top of the line digital for under a grand, this is the one!
Like the majority of the reviews here, I am in favor of these earphones. Amazon's price is a bargain, even for the older models. The company makes quality earphones, and it is definitely doing it's job. Noise-cancellation works, the cord is perfect length, everything is quite durable, and comfortable as well. I am an everyman and I will keep this review short - the earbuds work great and it's recommended to those who want to try sennheisers before getting the newer brands, but I am saying not many will be disappointed for everyday use that is well above average.
The built and fit are great. You can feel the difference in quality compared to other filters. Highly recommended .
Product was as advertised. It is large enough for the D70S, 18 - 200 mm VR lens, 18 - 70 mm Kit Lens, 70 - 300 mm and 50 mm f1.8 lens. It also has pouches for cables, spare memory cards and extra batteries. With the above equipment the case is 100% full and no other lenses or other accessories can be placed in the case.
Looks nice. Fits snugly. No complaints. It ships quickly and looks exactly like the pictures. The snap in the back is also magnetic which is easy to use and definitely a nifty bonus.
It is nearly impossible to get the nano in and out of this thing. It's too rubbery and sticky, and i have to pull so hard I feel like I'm going to break the nano. So, if for instance, you'd like to switch it to your armband for the gym, you'd better reserve 15 minutes do so. I suppose it would be perfectly great if you wanted to keep it in the skin permanently.
I am a hobby photographer who just switched to digital. I am using the Canon G3 and I just received the Canon i950 today. I could not believe the quality prints from this printer. The Canon G3 is 4 mega pixel camera and I cannot see any pixelation or noise in the prints. The prints are 5x7 and 8x10 and they are incredible. Even looking up very close and from different angles you can only see smooth colorization.I would not hesitate in recommending this printer and in saying it is as close to a photo labs work that I have ever seen (at least from a printer).
I know many people has issues with the hard zipper and so on. I have known these backpacks for some years and used them in my job in Patagonia (Chile). Accessing glaciers, sailing at 50 kt in the coast, kayaking and rafting. And I can tell, there is NOTHING that compares to this backpack. You can swim with it, fall and expose it to the strong winds of helicopters day after day and it keeps going.Sure, it is not a backpack for shooting weddings... It takes longer to access your devices inside but its purpose is protection without being a hard shell case.Also I have noticed with our guides that not always they know that Lowepro designs products, like the Dryzone, that you close the external zipper only during extreme conditions. Therefore, for normal or more easy access to your products, you leave the TZIP opened, using only the internal zipper.My only issue is that there is not a Dryzone 300 model. I need a bigger model!!! The 200 looks big, but is it is not extreme and it feels very comfortable on the back. Just a little bit bigger than my Targus backpack for the office. I have used a Petrol backpack WAY BIGGER, where I fit all my devices with plenty of space but failing to provide all the needed protection; and not comfortable enough for walking, a short climb or kayaking.After three hours I got a distribution scheme to fit my essentials inside the dryzone 200, including a Nikon D5100 with 18-55, 55-300, macro and wide lenses, a camcorder SONY HDR-FX7, a 20Wd2 light, batteries, WB cards, chargers, wires, rain skins for both cameras, tapes, a hydrophone, a M-Audio sound recorder, a GoPro U/W camera and cleaning tools. Externally a professional tripod. I added some Lowepro Sliplock devices outside (bottle pouch, apex 5AW, rezo 60 and phone case 20 for small devices like first aid kits, radios, a leatherman and a SPOT satellite messenger). It sounds a lot but it all fit, a tighter than desired and using each little space. I would not mind to have a bigger backpack of these with more space. But I can do my job with the Dryzone 200 and it is the only one that survives this extreme environment. This is the third we add to our team.The TZipper needs to be greased with the supplied gel properly. If the zipper opens in a wrong section, it can be set back to its position and it does not means is damaged. Always the problems I have found with the TZIP is just lack of being properly cleaned and greased. On the zipper I use the same product as on our drysuit for diving. Just cleaning the tzip very well after greasing to prevent it from collecting sand or dirt, usually when working with the helicopters. One of ours backpack remained during the off season in a wet storage and got some mold on it. Nothing that "Lysol" could not fix and kept going next season.Just a personal experience. I recommend this product, despite its high cost, to people that need extreme protection, for extreme environment where a hard shell case is not practical.
I bought this cooler to replace the stock Intel cooler that came with my Pentium 4 CPU. I wanted a quieter fan, and I knew Thermaltake makes quiet fans. I also one that would fit in a Micro-ATX case I was using; however, this fan didn't fit in that case. The 3 arms on top of the fan made it too tall, and the case's power supply was in the way. Luckily, I had a spare PC case that wasn't being used, so I moved everything into that case so it would fit (yes, I consider a quiet fan that important).I have this fan in a computer that's running all the time. After only a few months, the fan started getting loud sometimes. And it so happens that it often gets loud at night when I'm just getting into bed to sleep. It might just be the particular one I bought, but I might look around for a different one.
I recently purchased 2 of these HDMI cables to be used for Xbox 360 game consoles.They work perfect! Games are played in HD - spectacular color and graphics! You can't beat the price!!
I have owned mine for more than five years and they have always worked great at distances of 90 feet or more. I think those who had trouble did not know how to set up the frequency on the base unit and the headphones. Hint: they give you a manual to read!
This OmniMount is an excellent product. It is very easy to install and once you put the mount on the wall you are all set. The company that sent this product provides good service. The shipping was very fast and the product was not damaged. Overall this was an excellent buy!!!!
I bought this lens a couple of months ago, and REALLY enjoyed it for about 2 months. The pictures were great, the bokeh effect was perfect and just what I needed. Sadly, the joy didnt last long. I had my camera with my 35mm lens inside my lowepro case and it fell from my knees (i was sitting in a rest), it wasn't a hard fall or anything but my lens was stuck and would not focus. I got it fixed for 40 dollars (I dont live in the US), picked it up a saturday and went on Sunday to my aunts cottage..Put my camera (in its case) on a chair and about 2 min later the damn thing fell AGAIN, the distance was the same...from the chair to the ground, and again, my lens is stuck and impossible to focus. I havent sent it to get fixed again, its so weak its just very frustrating to have to pay another 40 dollars.Im trying to save up for a better lens, any recomendations? I need it mainly for portraits and would like for it to be f2.8 or less. Thanks! (I have a Canon 60D so the 50mm 1.4 I feel might have way too much zoom)
Wow, this mp3 player is amazing!! If you managed to get one during the christmas deal at Best Buy like me, you got a great deal! They gave you a 50$ gift card to Best Buy for buying it. It only costs 80$, and is a 512 MB mp3 player! It may not have FM radio function, but you bought this for mp3's not radio. You use Windows Media Player 10 to manage this. It has great design and it looks awesome! If you want an inexpensive mp3 player, that is great, and gives you a coupon for a month of free downloads at Napster To-Go, then you have to buy this one. Forget the iRiver T10, this is great!
I was super surprised to find out how well this worked. It made a world of difference in the sensitivity of my kindle fire.
I wish I had known this product worked so well long ago, because I have had wires hanging down my wall from my tv mounted above my fireplace for years, in hopes of eventually running the wires through the wall for a clean install. My advice after using this product is that unless you can easily and cheaply run your install through your walls, then Wiremold is the way to go. I ended up painting mine to match the colors on the wall and it is barely noticeable. I had to use two coats of paint and used a brush to paint it. One note is you need to make sure not to get too much paint in the &#34;j&#34; channel or it will not close properly. I used a miter saw to cut the pieces and it worked out really well. I also ended up purchasing a C56 flat 90 degree elbow as this kit only comes with 2. As far as the size of the casing, I ran a 16awg speaker wire, Mediabridge HDMI cable and a large power cable. It was a snug fit but the casing closed fine and worked great. I plan to use another one of these kits to run some speaker wires in the future. Highly recommend.
I got these for a pretty low price, and they've worked flawlessly for me. They came with a cloth bag for storage. The noise cancelling system works very well - no more nagging from the lady =), and it increases bass, so listening to music is a totally new experience with these headphones. They are pretty comfortable for the price, but I don't see how anyone can keep them on for more than an hour at a time. Overall though, not bad.
Good: Small, thin, semi-usefull picture frame concept, (got is for $&lt;30)Bad: Line-of-site typically required, only functions well at less than 5-6 feet, the mouse seems to have less range than the keyboard.I have stopped using the mouse, I use my old wireless mouse with a better range.
As soon as I recieved my Garmin M3, I went to garmin.com and downloaded the latest updates which were very easy to download and apply. This should be standard practice anytime anyone purchases a PDA running a version of Windows. The M3 has preformed flawlessly for 2 weeks straight. I'm a heavy PDA user and I've put this thing through it's course. It hasn't locked up or needed to be reset once since I've been using it. The GPS works flawlessly. The included window cradle mount for my car is great and I like the fact that it charges when it's in the cradle. The PDA works fine for my contacts, calendar and tasks. Even a few games I have on it work fine. If you need a GPS and use a PDA regularly then this is the unit for you.
These are wonderful; I use them at work and have had them since 2007. I decided to buy another pair of headphones for my home; I tried a few models that I hadn't tried out in 2007 - dr dre, skullcandy etc. I'm sticking with these for a second pair.
This is a great device to replace a laptop wireless card or give a desktop wireless access. The product was easy to install and the wizard quickly located my wireless router and allowed me to connect to it. The whole thing is quite hassle free. My signal is consistently strong since I started using it as a replacement for my internal wireless adapter for my laptop.The only issue I've had is that the adapter gets really hot and occasionally, after waking up from standby mode the laptop doesn't detect the usb wireless adapter. That may be an issue with my computer.Generally, the adapter is an inexpensive and useful product that does it's job satisfactorily.
The item works as expected and was new and in great shape. high quallity and dependable. Would purchase this again
I really enjoy this camera. It is cheaply made and I feel like I have to be very careful not to break it especially while advancing the film but it takes some great pictures. On a roll of 24 I had about 1/2 a roll of great photos. It's a lot of fun and experiment with. The packaging is very cool and it somes with a little book of photos taken with the camera that are really neat.
First of all I had to take it apart and drill two holes where the light sensor goes because it would work half the time than I had to hang it upside down and make sure your hand is not in the way for it to work The changeing from Nav to radio will not work the ideia is great but the product as is is poor need big time redraw I finally got it to where I know how to place my hand so as to not block signal and have to remember to operate in reverse other then that good.
Pros:Comfortable, definitely work well in general with running, I like the color.Cons:This is a big one - call me superficial, but when I put these things on i feel like an alien. I just don't like the look of them.There is also a tendency for you to hear wind when running a lot more than other head/earphones.
After approaching 50, taking picture on dig camera needs reading glass, this V10 has 3 inch screen which solve the problem. also it has great battery life between each charge, very functional on all features too.
This DVD player is very reliable, and very easy to use. It is perfect for me, and I love it. The audio and graphics are perfect for what I need. It's a very good choice for the money. The one thing that I would've liked that it doesn't have would be arrows on the front so that I didn't have to have the remote (which I always lose) to easily start a movie without having to go to the menu, then stop, then play, and so I could also navigate the menus. But, if you can keep a remote, and you would like a good, [reasonably priced] DVD player, this is for you.
After seeking out the perfect iPod speaker system I settled on the Harman Kardon after it was a Gold Box deal. What a deal it was. I have a room full of "high end" audio gear (Denon components, B&W; speakers), and they are having a tough time keeping up with this amazing little device.The reviews are what convinced me to take a chance on this unit, and happily, they are absolutely right. You will hear your music in ways you never imagined; it will come alive and get to you in ways you never realized. My music of choice is classical, preferably the Chopin piano works. Hearing the mechanics of the piano as if one were in a chamber hall during a recital is just one of the many acoustic treats you will enjoy.As far as the negatives go, I feel that they are pretty much missing the point of this unit. It is designed to be relatively portable for the iPod and to produce the absolute best sound in its class. It succeeds brilliantly. The handle does not get in the way of the iPod. And speaking of the iPod, I have a 6th Generation Classic (120Gig) and it does charge it just fine. Having it lay down on top is a wonderful feature - you know it is always secure.I can't say enough about the Harman Kardon. I had high hopes for it and it blew them all away, something that was a very pleasant surprise. Please give it a try and get ready to make a new connection with your music on an incredibly deep level.
i MISPLACED MY ORIGINAL CHARGER SO I BOUGHT THIS ONE. WHEN I RECEIVED IT I DETECTED A BURNT SMELL. I PLUGGED IT IN AND IT DID NOT WORK. I RETURNED IT FOR A FULL REFUND.
I like very much the product. Its very good conditions. Very good brand and i think was a smart purshase
I got mine as an early Christmas present from a friend and I actually LOVE it. The radio is amazingly clear and the MP# transfer set up is REALLY easy. The installation took all of 15 seconds from start to finish. I would recommend this unit to anyone. It holds about 60 mp3s and weighs next to nothing. The only minor thing is the neckstrap which is easy to replace. (You might also want different headphones for noisy environments like an airplane, but the ones included are sufficient for any other purpose.)
I bought this headset on a recommendation. While the headphones were fine, the microphone is a whole different story. It would not stay in place, constantly sliding down. I'm assuming this is a defect, but even if this wasn't happening, I had another major problem - no one I was playing games with could hear me over the game because the microphone was not close enough to my face.I've used a few other Sennheiser products before, and they're good quality stuff. This particular headset, however, should be avoided. While the actual headphones are fine, if that's all you're looking for, you can probably get a much better pair for a comparable price.
There is no expiration date on the battery or the package. This battery could be years old, probably is. Buy this battery (or not!) knowing it is probably not a premium product. The product offered from this seller is for all the suckers who try to pay the least amount and end up getting burned a lot.
this is the best mouse, if you are ready to lose that darn cord, it gives you more freedom to use your desk. those cords always got in my way. i love it, one less wire for the home user to put up with.
This was just what I was looking for. They are truthfull in their evaluation of the products they sell including the package information.
I don't know why anyone would ever spend big bucks for a metal cord at Best Buy, or any other store. Any individual with a credible electronics/engineering background will tell you the same thing in regards to paying big bucks for high def audio/video cords, "might make you feel better, but still does the same job" Cheap and excellent, my two favorite words.
I already had an 802.11n wireless router for my laptop, so it seemed simple enough to put an 802.11n card in my Windows 7 box and unplug the Ethernet cable. Not so, at least with this card. My experience was, the card ran like lightning -- when it ran. For no reason I ever discovered, it would suddenly drop the connection and be unable to find the signal again until after a restart. The router was always fine. It didn't seem to matter how close the box was, whatever else was in the room, or even what the computer or network was doing. Sometimes it'd run fine for hours, then crash seven times in an hour. After trying everything I could think of, I gave up and returned it, and got the Linksys WMP600N --Linksys by Cisco Wireless N PCI Adapter with Dual-band (WMP600N)-- and haven't had a problem since. The Linksys is equally fast and easy to install, and has yet to crash once after three days of continuous operation.
I bought one of these in pink from Walmart around Christmas time in 2007 and it has been an excellent purchase. I have two children and it has been through a lot with them. Eventually the lid for the DVD partially broke but I placed a thick piece of paper on top to hold it closed and works just fine. Just recently the cord is starting to short out but I was able to purchase a new one from Walmart for $15. The headphones work just fine. I love the flip around monitor and the remote control!! We never attempted to attach any gaming devices. I would definately purchase this item again.
I have 2 backup power units now. This one added to existing one. I have quite a few components on my computer system, external drives (2), wireless routers (2) as well as the CPU and screen, all of which need to be kept up during spikes and power loss so a complete shut down can be done. This unit works well.
The camera was quick and easy to set up, and has excellent resolution for the price. We use it for video conferencing with our daughter who is at a distant university, and it works well with any "instant messaging" program, and Skype.
I am very satisfied with this item. This is a great product for an accesible price. I would recommend it to others.
I've taken my small Canon on a couple of tropical vacations with this case, and it's still keeping the water out. It's really a sweet deal. I only docked a point for the max depth of 10ft and because the buttons don't always connect perfectly with the ones on the camera. Still, it's great for snorkeling.
The box lists "easy 123". I'm a computer programmer and this is NOT easy 123. After you install (we bought the "Gold" version), there is no apparent way to convert to mpeg4. I happen to look under start, program files, and there was a 2nd option under my "gold" software (in other words, the choices are not integrated!). So I click the moves2portable, expecting more software to pop up, but it begins to download a software update! I knew what to do but the average user would not. Finally it has the right conversion options but you have to go to settings first and select ipod. This causes the software to stop and restart. This is crazy user interface stuff. Finally, I convert a movie (under the tuscan sun), put it on my ipod, the sound is great, the video is great, and they are out of sync by a second or more - serious dubs disease! grrrrrr. I find the settings area where you get to "guess" bitrates and sync settings. I go online and find the forum where a tech person has some "suggestions" to try. I'm on my 3rd conversion now. I converted a couple of the smaller preview files with these new suggestions and they look ok, so I'll see how the movie comes out (it takes 2-4 hours to convert one movie, so messing with settings and retrying is not a picnic). I'm sure this company is trying to get up to speed on all of these issues, but they have a long way to go! There is no documentation in the box, and very little online unless you enjoy crawling through forums. The integrated "Help" text is a joke. If this last attempt doesn't work, its going back.
I had this scanner at the track this past weekend and was very disappointed!! You couldn't make out what was said by the driver/crew and I had the volume all the way up. The radio station the race was on didn't even come in clear. May be a problem with the antenna?
I wear headphones for hours-on-end while editing.I recently lost the same pair and was crushed...I tried a pair of Sony's and they gave me a headache after an hour of use.I was lucky enough to find another pair of these Bose online.I hardly notice these are on.The sound quality is amazing too...clear...strong...and never distorts.It's a shame the new model by Bose are boo-boo....meaning...they suck.These are a collectors item for sure.
Worst product of any kind that I have purchased in years! Bought item at Home Depot a few months back and like an idiot I threw the box away. After about four days hanging in the tree the light stopped working so I figured maybe the bulb just burnt out because these things happen sometimes. I ordered a new bulb ($15.00!) but that did not solve the problem so I left it hanging in the tree non-working until I figured out what to do next. To my astonishment it could not even hang in the tree! After about a week the case somehow decided to split apart at the top (cheap plastic) and the rest of the unit was laying on the ground with wires hanging out from the piece that remained on the tree hook (serious shock hazard!!). You may think that I broke it changing the bulb but that absolutely was not the case. My advice is do not buy this product or you will regret it. At least that was my experience. Years ago we had the other brand that is highly recommended in this post and it lasted at least 10 years. Buy it, not this P.O.S.
How can people not be happy with this reciever? ...With DTS andDD, and multi-room output and an Onscreen display, it's features alonemake it a good value. The sound is superb, both for music and movies. I've not had any issues with performance or reliability with any of the HK products I've purchased over the years. Frankly, i'm stumped about the rumors of &quot;unreliability&quot; and background humm and hiss. MY AVR65 is totally silent.
this hdmi cable works just as good as the very expensive monster cables its also high speed i have a samsung 120 Hz 1080p 55'' lcd tv and im using this with my hd graphics card on my notebook watching blue-ray movies all i can say is this is just as good as the expensive one no make that better when comparing prices ;-)
product works fine. takes awhile longer than expected to charge, and the cord is shorter than my liking, but it is an okay product
Nice product, very good features, works very well. Esy to operate. This is a great idea for a present, especially as a gift to your parents/grandparents. I bought it for my parents in Warsaw, Poland, and it was so great we could display onscreen instructions in Polish! My parents are in their 80s, and never had a computer, but it was easy to teach them how to operate this product. It works great with 1GB USB memory stick. I would recommend it to anybody as a great idea for a gift!
awesome performance for an awesome price - cant say much more other than that i am very please and use it all the time. Cant imagine paying $500 and seeing better than this product offers.
These in-ear monitors are comfortable and block out just about all external noise. They block external noise so well that I find myself turning the volume on my iPod down to almost the very bottom, even at 10% it is too loud for me. The sound quality is great, worlds better than the earbuds that come with any MP3 player. The dual driver design seems to work as advertised, highs are nice and crisp while lows are strong but not overpowering. If you want the absolute deepest bass, the kind you hear in peoples' cars when they add multiple subwoofers and a big amp without upgrading their midrange and high speakers, then these are not for you. If you are looking for nice, solid, controlled bass, then try these out.One of the best features of these is the removable cord. One of the first things to wear out on earbuds is the wire. With these, you can order a replacement cord for $20 if the original ever breaks. Speaking of the removable cord, I recommend removing the cord from the monitors, reversing the wires (left cable on right monitor, right cable on left monitor) and putting the left monitor in your right ear and the right monitor in your left ear. You will still get proper imaging and you will probably get a better seal. I find this way to be much more comfortable, as the monitors do not stick out of your ears in this configuration, and you can lay on your side with them in. This mod is popular enough that you can find it on the Ultimate Ears web site.With in-ear monitors getting a proper seal is essential to getting the bass response you expect. These come with five different types of end pieces, and you should try all of them until you find one that is comfortable, fully seals, and does not fall out when you move. Small air leaks make a huge difference in bass quality.I have also tried the Triple.fi and while I feel it is a very good monitor that definitely sounds better than the Super.fi, I do not feel the difference is enough to justify the much higher price.
Very good microphone - probably the best one I've used and I have been through 4 or 5.I am about to purchase another one for another computer in another room.I can confirm this mic works perfectly, out of the box with no extra drivers/software required, with Windows Vista.
Wow what a lot of sound from a small package. Great bass and very detailed highs. The mid is a little soft. Only used them for a week and had to return to OIF. I can't wait to get back and use them more.
I have no gripe with this smartmedia card. But there's something I wish I had known before buying it.I have a 1.3mPixel camera that came with an 8mb card. It held about 40 pictures with that card.I chose this 128mb card over a 64mb card because I figured that it was a better value. With the 128Mb card, my camera now holds nearly 600 pictures. But the problem is that it takes 6-8 seconds to save between shots. It used to only take about 1 second for the same image size.I'm pretty sure this is due to the access time of the large card size. Had I known this, I would have bought a 64mb card instead, since the ability to store 250-300 photos would have been just fine, and I'm figuring it would have saved images much faster.this is something you might want to consider when buying a media card upgrade for your camera. Personally. I'd rather have the ability to take shots faster.
The case has much more padding that I expected which is a pleasant surprise. It's made of neoprene with some vynal coverings and has a handy belt clip sewn into the back. The extra padding makes that unit a bit bigger than I would like, but that is a small price to pay for the protection that it offers. The plastic cover over the screen tends to exhibit a lot of glare, but this can be overcome by angling it the right while outdoors. There is a small hole at the bottom to allow the use of the lanyard, but I am less inclined to use it with the case since I will likely clip it to my backpack while in use. Overall, it appears to be a well constructed item and I feel much more comfortable about dropping my vista on occasion (which is almost a garantee) while it's wearing it's new coat.
I purchased the NIC and it was as advertised. I was pleased with the speed of shipment. Enough saidTwo thumbs uup
Initially the device did not work. I contacted the vendor directly and they more than went out of their way to remedy the situation. They sent me more than one working device. GREAT vendor.
As of August 1, Universal Remote Control products have become unusable unless purchased from an authorized dealer -- which Amazon.com is not.Universal Remote Control has removed the software needed to use the remote from the box. They have also removed the software from their web site. URC has said that only customers who purchase at list price from an authorized dealer will be given access to the software. Without this software, the customer has no way to update their remote or program it.Announcement from URC on this issue is here:[...]This is a nice remote, but if you want it, make sure you purchase from an authorized dealer that can give you access to the software needed to program it. A list of authorized Internet dealers is below -- you must purchase from one of these dealers to get a functional MX-700:[...]
It was running before I knew it. I connected my daughters PC which is 3 solid concrete walls and about 20 meters away, I still got good communication using Linsys WAP11
I bought this unit almost a year ago now and haven't had any troubles with it. If it gets really hot the screen can get a little hard to read but is very sturdy to others I have seen more recently. I like that there are 3 bands with 10 stations each. Fairly user friendly. I really like it.
I just purchased this little MP3-CD player at Circuit City and am very impressed with it! I'm not sure why the other reviewer had problems with his, maybe it was defective. The 120 second skip protection works great - this player will not skip even if you turn it off.For the price, it blows away the competition.
I bought this for my 5 year old daughter. She is very careful with all her toys so I figured a cute "adult" like camera would be good for her. It is a nice camera and has been used a lot. She loves it and makes her feel grown up...especially when she gets to download them onto the computer and use the software to work with them. The only complaint I had was you don't get to see the pictures until they are downloaded and the pictures can be easily deleted. However, this is a childs camera for only a few bucks you can't beat it. I would buy it again.
I'd been using one of these for two years on a laptop with Win2K, and was perfectly happy with it; over Christmas I installed Red Hat 9, which did not recognize it. Poking with google, I found that all I had to do was to add four lines to the file /etc/pcmcia/config.opts, namely an empty line followed bycard &quot;Belkin-5020&quot;version &quot;Belkin&quot;, &quot;F5D5020-PCMCIA-Network-Card&quot;bind &quot;pcnet_cs&quot;(The second and third lines should be indented by two spaces each.) It now seems as trouble-free on Linux as on Win2K.
We have had the little projector since Spring of 2005! This is the most awesome thing we own, next to the dvd player we use for it! We also use it to view HD programs from our Dish receiver and everything is gorgeous on it!Pays for itself with the $$ you save waiting until a movie is on DVD and renting it instead of going to the cinema. Really you can actually watch the movie in peace, pause for what ever you need...PERFECT!And like I said the picture is awesome!You do need to monitor it once in a while to make sure it's not getting too hot after using it like, all day. Even better with the new price cut!
Do their job perfectly (I'm using the Dymo TwinTurbo) without "hanging up" and give a very acceptable lable. Just wish they were a little cheaper.
It is only a G Band router, not N. Not an issue unless you have devices that can take advantage of the N Band's superior range (I am not convinced that there a &#34;real world&#34; is a data speed difference between G & N anyway. This router is inexpensive, easy to set up and reliable.
The bad:Major dissapointment not to have a lens bag, Nikon went cheap on this one.The lens hood is metal and screw style mount, it is a hassle. You got to be very careful as it is metal to metal threads, so you better screw it in right to prevent permanent damage.I bought it from Adorama and had no tamper seal, so keep an eye on that...The good:Excellent picture quality, very sharp, solid like a tank. I only wish the lens hood was bayonet style.
This appears to lack that tight grip that isolation headphones need to have. I saw on one of the reviews that initially the headphone is really tight. I wish I had that problem. My experience with it is that it is too loose. When I press on the headphones with my hands then I get the isolation that I need, otherwise, there is just too much bleed. If you are standing still, its okay. Turn your head left or right and its almost like wearing regular headphones. As much as I would love to like this set, as a drummer, it just does not work for me. Now, when other people are listening in, just standing there a little bit further back off the drums, it is fine. In my own humble opinion, the Vic Firths are a better option, and cheaper. It's still a decent pair of headphones, maybe not for drumming.
When people spend a lot of mony on camera lenses it is good to keep them protected either in a pouch or carrying case. I gave this as gift and it was received with great joy.
I'm a computer junkie, i have to admit that I fall for every gadget and gimmick that comes along when it comes to computer hardware. This was no exception. I recently picked up a new laptop and thought i'd compliment it with a new mouse. Whilst shopping, I noticed this little fellow on sale and thought what a great idea... the usb transmitter snaps in to the bottom of the mouse (also shuts it off so its not burning up the battery). Unfortunately the store that I spotted it at had sold out! I asked the clerk and he said the things were flyin off the shelves. Figured it must be worth a look so I went a few doors down to a competitor and found one.Great thing about buying hardware from the evil empire (Microsoft), is that it pretty much all works without downloading new drivers. Plugged the USB transmitter in, snapped the included single AA battery in the mouse (its located under the top cover btw if you dont like reading instructions like me), and it fired to life. Nice smooth tracking, worked on all surfaces i tested except for the actual screen of my laptop.. heheAll I cared about was to have an ultra-portable mouse that was wireless and worked well. I got the great bonus of, good price, easy to install, great function, perfect compatability. If it had two tumb buttons for fwd/back on web browsing, i'd write microsoft a thank you letter.
The FM modulator was easy to install. I have had no issues with it. I was a little nervous when I got it about getting the feedback static. I was impressed that there was little to no feedback. Over all for the price it was a good buy.
Just a word of caution to Mac folks who are using aluminum PowerBooks: the Netgear MR814v2 router is incompatible with Airport Extreme. But it works flawlessly with the older Airport cards. Netgear tech support hasn't gotten back to me yet regarding possible solutions. Might have to exchange the router with a Linksys instead.
Bought this remote because I have frequent houseguests and no one can figure out my other remotes (which button controls what/when/etc). Liked the fact that this remote only displays the controls you need for the component you're trying to control. Makes things much simpler. Was concerned about the issues raised here and on other forums about the back-light feature and the tilt feature. The instruction manual (bought mine at Best Buy not Radio Shack)had VERY clear instructions about how to turn off the tilt and how to set the time for the back-light feature. Also like the fact that you can set up a macro to turn on and off the components you use most often with one press of the power button. Can also program the remote to "lock into" one component for volume. Then no matter what component you're in, the volume button will control the component your "locked into". Again this is nice because you don't have to switch between components for volume purposes. It also makes it easy for houseguests as they don't have to remember which component controls the volume. Have only had the remote for 2 days so can't comment on the battery life issue but I'm assuming turning off the tilt will take care of this as discussed in other reviews. Programming was very simple even for someone technologically challenged like me. Again, really like this remote, just wish I had gotten it from Amazon as it's definitely cheaper than Best Buy (even with shipping).
Absolutely no problems. Great picture,sound. S video hookup is ideal. I'd buy it again.
UPDATE: Six months after my last review, and after Sony sent me a replacement for the last earbuds whose wires became exposed, the right ear on my new earphones died. Because my two previous Sony earphones were fragile, I only wore this pair at work and never put them in my pocket or looked at them with malice. They sounded great for a while, but then gradually got quieter and, now, monural. If two to six months is a good life span for earphones, these are for you.As noted in other reviews, these earphones sound really good, but the cord starts to disintegrate after a month. My first pair were white, and when they fell apart, I returned them to Target. I hoped that the problem effected only the white earphones, so I bought a black set in Nov. 2005. By the end of Jan. 2006, the wires became exposed as the rubber-ish coating fell apart. I'm sending them back to Sony for replacements, but I would rather have bought a set of earphones that would last longer than eight weeks.
I bought one of these only to discover it is NOT vista 64bit compatble. It will only work on vista 32bit...no plans for 64bit support ever. Mine sits in a file cabinet with the useless software. I don't plan to buy any more microsoft branded hardware. They don't stand behind their products.
The cable has the same quality like, radio shark and it cost less. Buy it, Works wreat, on any HDMI device.
Helpful note: disconnect from the internet, shut down all anti virus, spyware, firewall programs before you start installing. you wont be in danger because you're disconnected from the internet.After the install, this device works perfectly!!!! no bluetooth adapter would work properly with my razr...this is a godsend! It has renewed my hopes in bluetooth devices because they are often very unreliable.
This item is speed up my PC. All requirements of this item is OK. Item was shipped very quickly.One minus it price. I think price is more than it item is cost.
With a second monitor, the iMac becomes much more useful, plus more USB and Firewire ports, what's the downside? I have one of these on both of my iMacs, one from when Apple made them, and one bought used through Amazon. Be careful what you order! You will need a power supply specific to the Display and power cord! Not all sellers include those items! Plus for the iMac (at least my iMacs) you will need a Mini-DVI to DVI-D adapter. I bought one of these (non-Apple) for $7 and it simply did not fit the Mini-DVI port, even though it looked exactly the same as my Apple adapter for the other Cinema Display (go with the more expensive Apple connector - it works). More modern iMacs have Mini-Display Ports, so you'll need that adapter to the Mini-DVI instead.But the Display itself is sharp, bright, and a natural extension of the Mac desktop environment. So why doesn't Apple still make these? Or why hasn't someone else picked up on this?
This cable from ANTonlie was 1/3 of the price at retail even after I paid for rush shipping.It arrived within 48 hours or less.
After researching on a lot of fm transmitters/chargers, I decided on this one. Definitely wasn't disappointed.Pros: Small size, Good Sound Quality with very little disturbance even in the Los Angeles area,Cons: Frequency can be increased/descreased in steps of .1 which doesnt make sense because my car does that in steps of .2, doesn't have any suction, cup or ipod holder so I have to look down everytime I wanna change the song.Although I am happy with the product, to be frank I wouldnt have bought it unless amazon had a weekend deal for $29 going as opposed to $44 now.
All three trays work fine, but one of them was missing the locking top. I'll have to borrow form another tray when switching during use.
I really enjoy using this camera - for one it doesn't look like a digital camera to me (which depening on the type of person you are is good or bad), to me it looks like a normal camera which I like. True the battery life is not great (unless you are careful which is not hard) and you dont get the AC adaptor as mentioned by previous reviewers. But this is a great camera where it really matters in my opinion, and that's resolution. I've never seen such crisp and defined pictures. I use it all over the place, even at work in workshops with charts full of people's scrawly handwriting. An A3 chart shrunk down to the size of a powerpoint chart and I can still read the handwriting! Amazing! It's also great for 'contrast' work, you can do some great 'nature' shots, its excellent at differentiating between shades of green for example, much more so than the expensive video camera we have that also takes stills. So all in all, despite its little hiccups I think this camera is fabulous, the easiest thing in the world to use and worth every penny of its (in comparision) low price tag.
Purchased three last week, delivered and installed this week end on mobile home in a college town.For the money, an excellent deterent to complete entry. I expect intruder would back off and try another target instead. Anyone inside would be well notified.I read the posted reviews, before making a purchase. I think someone commented that it wasn't as loud as expected... It's a relative thing I suppose. It met my expectations. Good product.
I got this for use with a small CD Player. I was very disappointed to find that it doesn't fit the player. I wouldn't bother with it again.
I had owned a GE clock radio for quite a few years. The dial is red so I needed something different.I have looked and listened to quite a few but this one is perfect. Its easy to see during the day and at night. Easy to operate and the sound is pretty good. Overall, its a good product and priced just right. It was packed very well and not a thing wrong with it.
The people that reviewed this item, are idiots.From another review: The fold-over flap isn't designed well. First of all, it gets in the way of the headphone jack, so that many times when I opened the flap, it pulled my headphones out of the headphone jack.The part about the headphones is beyond me. You can put the headphones in the jack two ways. you can completely close the case, and the foldover flap and then put the headphones in, like when youre not going to be changing songs alot. I do this when I am working out at the gym. The second way is to have the headphones inserted with the case on but with the fold over flap/screen protector, open. I do this in my car so if I want to change a song while driving the buttons are right there. I have never had the headphones pull out of the jack and ive had it over three months and i wear it everyday to the ymca.and then theres....Finally, and this is a real deal breaker, is the fact that you cannot plug in the adapter to the bottom of the player when the case is on. You have to pull the player out every time you want to sync or charge you player, which is a big hassle.this is also not true. i didnt think it would fit right either when i got this in the mail. but it does fit. you just can't button the case closed. i can use the adapter or my wall charger(which has the same size port as my zen, thank god) while this case is on my zen.and then...The case is to small for the player. When i tryed to put the player in the case it was a tight fit, when i finally got it in the case the bottom buttons on the player were being pushed down by the case. This case also adds a lot of bulk to the player as well and is very uncomfortable to use. Don't listen to anybody who thinks this product was great, they are lying.the case does seem tight but thats how you should want it. you don't want your zen shaking around in the case do you? this case does not press the buttons down. it does take some getting used because you have to press harder to get to the buttons. but the scroll pad is right there in the open so you don't have to worry about that.I have had this case since i bought my zen. i bought it on ebay for 10 bucks. yes it does seem to add some bulk to the zen but i like it. ive dropped it twice all ready while in this case and there is no damage. it actually seems to have some shock absorbtion due to its studriness/thickness. and people whining about the beltclip....the only time i put the zen with case in my pocket is at the gym. i put it in my pocket and the clip on the outside of my shorts. i am upside down when i do decline bench press and upside down when i do situps, it has never fallen out or even seemed like it was going to slide out of my pocket. if you care about your zen like i do this is probably the best case to get for it. best ive seen anyway. dont go for them cheap rubber/plastic covers(you know which ones i am talking about). Also on the inside of the cover/flap there is a "secret" slot where you can put money or an ID even. its sweet yes? high five!
I purchased mine one month ago. The first 3 and half weeks were awesome. I was astounded at the quality of the picture just using digital cable. The sound is excellent. But, I have already had a repair person here to check it out, terrible picture even using a Sony upconvert DVD player. The repair person said nothings wrong. Well, going from in AWE to terrible picture, something is wrong. I researched for 6 or more months before deciding on this. I will give it another week or so, going to call Samsung. Another new thing that is happening is the sound cuts out every so often. Just might be returning this one. Very disapointed, I gave this a 5 star at another website at first.
While sound quality was excellent, the hum and noise levels were audible during quiet passages when listening to classical music.
On high power, (supposedly 6 mile range), this unit is good for a half mile. On low power, there is very little difference.
Like that girl you dated freshman year in college. Cute, but very little substance.Overall terrible picture quality. Very impractical and almost as soon as I pulled everything out of the box I wanted to send everything back. I honestly have no clue as to how you practically use this camera. As it comes with no lens cover or zoom function the only way to protect the lens is to place it back in its shiny wooden box it comes with.Even so, I still thought it could be "geek-chic" showing off at parties and what not. However the terrible images the camera produces (anything short of perfect studio lighting makes it very muddy) would have my friends probably laughing at me and asking me "how much did you pay for that?" in a not so fun way.So, its cute. But for the price/quality ratio... just come to realize that the girl you dated freshman year won't even end up getting her G.E.D.
I was unsure about buying a sound system without hearing it first hand....I was very impressed. This product has great sound and is comparible to the BOSE speakers and is only a fraction of the price.
No problems, easy install, also has a Guest wireless network which is nice for when you have folks over.
The DVD player itself is great, the picture is excellent, sound is great, supports HDCD (I don't own a single one of them but it's a feature). The downside for me is I have a lot of burned CD mixes from my CD collection and this player won't play any of them. It absolutely does NOT support any compact disc made from CD-R blank media. It's my own fault for not doing my research. I was hoping to replace my regular CD-changer with this player, no such luck. I have to hook up my old 5 disc changer to play burned CD's.
I did an extensive research before buying these earbuds. I had to think for a few days between Koss thePlug, the 71SL, and these ones. First I liked the shape of these better than the higher end 71SLs. I am always skeptical that Sony products are usually overrated both in terms of price and quality. So I wasn't really sure I want to buy another Sony product (after my huge dissapointment with the w.ear Q22SL) But I really wanted light earbuds for travel, jogging, and casual walking. So I decided to give it a shot. And I am telling you, the size of these earbuds will surprise you with the sound that comes out of it. The bass is heavy, gives the real party hall vibration (if you have ever stand next to a huge speaker at a party). The highs are crip and the human voice is very distinct. The midrange frequency isn't very good, but personally I am not usually very concerned about it. I am more for the bass and highs. I would advice you to go for the $29.99 and make use of their free shipping.
Purchased 2 of these in mid June. They were LENMAR brand as advertised. Used both on Panasonic AG-DVC30 and AG-DVC60 (mini DV) video cameras for a family member's wedding. Cycled each a few times before the wedding date to prepare them. At the wedding, both batteries lasted VERY well during the night. Also used the residual charge in each a few days later to dump the footage into my editor. What I recieved were the brand name products as described, they performed well, and I'd say they were a good value.
the unit came with a USB cable - so I wouldn't have to buy one.
The component Output did not work on an original unit I ordered and on a replacement unit that was sent. There is a serious flaw with units of recent manufacture. I Own the same unit that was purchased in 2003 and it has performed flawlessly.Serious Quality Control Problem!!!
COBY CX788 Portable PLL AM/FM/TV/NOAA Band RadioThe first one I received worked less that 1 hour and quit. The second one worked until I turned it off and went to fold down the antenna and it broke off. Everything about the radio is cheap. When it worked, it worked OK. Also the seller, Beach Audio, does not pay return shipping on defective equipment. If I wanted a refund after paying return shipping I would have gotten $10 back! I chose a replacement radio which as it has turned out was a mistake. I threw it away after the antenna broke because the hassle of getting a refund in not worth it.
I bought this to use as a slave flash for a Fuji s6500fd. It works good with this camera - if you make test shots prior to using to get the flash and camera settings right. It is plenty bright for large rooms. I also used on an Olympus E510. It will fire on from the hotshoe, but not TTL. So far I am pleased.
I have a High Definition Canon HV20 Camcorder, They work fine and they are less expensive that the Sony ones. Both the Sony and Panasonic gives me some errors after traveling in the airports with the carry on baggage, those luggage scanners damage my tapes. I will need to take some precautions the next time I travel.
I thought I was ordering the Presentation Cable with Extended length and built in usb cable, etc, etc....like they say in the product description. However, instead of a long cable with multiple connections for my PDA baby, I got a stubby little converter that allows you to connect to a monitor, projector or other VGA line. While this connection is a large part of what I wanted, it is hardly everything I expected for the grand sum of 50 dollars (44 + s&h). I expected to have both a VGA connection and a secondary charging cable for my money, so that I could charge/sync my PDA (especially given the crummy battery life of the Dell Axim x51v) at work as well as at home without having to cart around a charging cable or cradle (really, one and the same thing since to charge with cradle the cable must be connected to it). I am very disappointed...how much would it cost to include, at the very least, a usb cable with this connector? I'll definitely be looking to get my money refunded by either Amazon or the seller I got this from, Electronica Direct.
I have set up 6-7 wifi networks over the last 4 years. Between bad quality hardwear and worse documentation, it has been a major pain. My Linksys wifi router crapped out for no known reason (they all fail eventually), so I went to Bestbuy and picked this one up. Also 2 Tivo wifi g thingies to replace the B ones I had. And a Netgear print server (g also). Now I have no more b devices, which drag all other g devices down to their speed. Thought about going to N, but my laptops would need new wifi, which I don't want to mess with.The netgear router installed fairly easily. Using the wizard setup threw it off my cable modem when it rebooted. Just did the manual process and it worked fine.Now I have 2 printers, 2 laptops and 2 desktops, and 3 Tivo boxes all on my wifi g network. Took about 2 hours total to configure it all.
I am constantly searching for a machine that can digitize my 10+ year old tapes since I need them for repeated viewing. I use a VCD recorder from Tarapin before but the picture quality is not good at all and sometimes the video and audio do not synchronize. When DVD recorders start to be available in the market, I definitely want to get one and preserve my tapes on DVDs. This machine does everything I need and more. The harddrive let me dub the program into the HD, edit it, add text titles, and re-dub it to a DVD-R. XP mode is definitely the best. However, I find the SP mode is still very acceptable. Frankly, I cannot tell any difference between the original (new) tape from the DVD-R dub in SP mode. In additional, the recording process is much more stable than the Tarapin VCD recording.For editing, it's very simple. Playlist is very easy to compile. Cutting and deleting portions of a program are also very simple. Entering text may not be the most enjoyable part of the process, but certainly faster than fiddling with your cell-phone text entering. Overall, it suits everything I need to do.So far I have only tried DVD-Rs by TDK. For compatibility, the DVD-Rs can be played on my Daewoo DVD player and my friend's Apex DVD player, but not on my no-brand DVD-ROM of my PC. I will test them with more DVD players later.For TV recording, this machine works pretty much like a VCR with no &quot;VC.&quot; Because of the hugh hard drive (80GB = about 35hrs in SP mode; 6hrs max for each program), I don't think I need any re-writable media... [BTW, my PC hard drive has only 60GB...]Overall, it's just about 100 dollars more compared to the basic DVD recorders with no hard drive, but the machine really worths every penny!
I just got my camera 2 days ago and am already enjoying it tremendously. It was very easy to figure out and I was able to start using it after charging the battery for a mere 90 minutes (full charge). I purchased a 512 mb SD card as the 19 mb SD card it comes with is virtually useless. the 512 card was only an extra $40 (including shipping) and available on Amazon as well (Viking).I had considered pricier, SLR-type cameras, as I was a photo major and am somewhat of a "photo snob." But I wanted a camera to use for snapshots, something portable and easy to use for nights out with friends and roadtrips, etc. This camera is perfect for snapshots and the resolution is perfect for those size prints. I can't imagine wanting to blow up any of these shots over 8X10 (I'd use my Nikon film camera for those types of shots). Can't wait to bring my SD card to make prints for the first time.This camera is an all-around great buy and I highly recommend it.
Fits perfectly on my ford, some people said they needed a mother part to make it fit their radio, but that was not the case on my install.The volume is still lower than a cd or the radio itself but from the research I've done that is more a function of FCC regulations than it is an issue with relay.Install was a snap, I already had the tool to pull the ford stereo so I just had to run the cable from my Sirius reciever behind the dash, plug in the fm antenna and I was done.
Easy to use with THE BEST screen for any digital frame on the market. Don't waste your money on the cheaper Kodak, Polaroid, and no-brand name versions you will be disappointed.
I installed three of these openers in a three-car attached garage. The garage has 11-foot ceilings, and I didn't want a traditional belt- or chain-drive unit hanging more than three feet down in the middle of the garage. So I looked into the jack shaft openers. You can see from the Amazon reviews that this is obviously the best opener out there. Few products receive 5 stars from almost all of the reviewers. This one deserves the ratings. It is easy to set up, easy to program, super-quiet, and it just works.As I said, installation is easy. You don't have to worry about hanging the opener from the ceiling. You do have to install a separate lock and cable tension sensor, but both are easy to install. It comes with a wireless light fixture that is activated by the wired controller whenever you open or close the door, as well as by a motion detector that is built into the controller. Mine worked fine with no problems.If you're installing in a garage with multiple doors, make sure there is at least 8.5 inches of clearance between jack shafts and a couple inches of jackshaft available to mount the opener. I had to cut a couple inches off of one my jack shafts to create the correct clearance.It takes a couple hours to install each opener. It's a pretty straightforward install. Mount the opener, mount the deadbolt and cable tension sensor, mount the safety sensors, connect the controller and wire everything together. Then plug it in, and teach it the upper and lower door travel limits, and the force setting. If you want the light, just mount it and plug it in. For me, the most time consuming step was wiring.Once it's installed, the opener is as close to silent as it can be. It's quieter than the nylon rollers on the garage door, so I can't even hear it opening or closing from inside the house. The only clue I get that somebody has entered the garage is the sound of car doors slamming!Chamberlain offers a battery back unit to operate doors in case of a power outage. Since we rarely have outages, I chose not to order it. Of course, this week, we had an outage. But no problem, I just tugged on the emergency release rope, and opened and closed the door manually (I also had to unlock and lock it manually). When the power came back on, I tugged on the emergency release rope again, and the opener worked as expected. So the battery backup is a good option, but not absolutely necessary.Overall, I rated the opener with 5 stars. I think it's easier to install than a belt- or chain-drive unit. It has been reliable (at least for the last couple of months), and it's as quiet as possible. Definitely highly recommended.
I love my WS-100, the 64Mb predecessor of the 320M. I needed more recording time and therefore went for this 1Gb version. All I can say is WHAT HAS OLYMPUS DONE!!!!! This unit is flimsy, the hold and music/voice buttons rattle and worst of all when I tried to record an interview I could berely hear the other person even after I downloaded the file to my PC. Luckily I also recorded the interview with my WS-100, and the other person was loud and clear. During the recording the 320M was placed on a table about 4' away from my subject, and the hiss was appalling, it made it painful to listen during playback. I do not have an external mic and I really don't want to have to buy one just to record without hiss after all I have minimal hiss with the WS-100, even when I hold it in my hand. I have tried recording at different modes and SP/Dict seems to produce less hiss. Given others comments, I'm wondering if this model is broken because there is no way I could record a lecture with this. I am very very dissapointed in the quality of the 320M.Update: The replacement unit was only marginally better than the original on recording voice. The hiss was only bearable in playback using the SP/Dict mode. This is good for interviews when you are in close proximity to the other, but it is unless in a classroom. The only use this unit has is as a player of the recordings I made with my WS-100. As a DVR -it is not!
Bag is perfect for a Canon GL-2 Camcorder and accessories/lenses, very capable for an outboard tripod. Rolls best on a hard surface, but the backpack option is a great idea. Although relatively compact, it seems to be a capacious receptor for my equipment.
ive gone through 2 digital cameras and im now onto my 3rd one. i first bought the sony cybershot when it first came out only to find out it takes really crappy pictures and had a major problem with it that the company couldnt fix. so after that camera, i bought the gateway digital camera. i was sooo exited to use it and planned on taking it to prom- i thought it would save on film and i would get to take lots of pictures. well, the camera was a HUGE let down. not only did the batteries keep dying (i even had rechargeable ones) but the pictures stunk. the saturation was horrible and most of the pictures came out an off color, not bright vivid colors at all. i was really dissapointed the piuctures were so crappy. rather than the camera saving me money from developing pictures and enabling me to remember my prom, it did the opposite. i went through 5 sets of batteries half way through prom so i dont even have the 2nd half of prom on film. i called the company but they did nothin about it. i continued to use the camera for minimal things, but i finally just couldnt handle looking at my friends digital camera pictures and then looking at mine and seeing a HUGE difference. i just bought the canon elph sd200 and let me say, it may be more money, but it is worth it. if u want to save yourself from throwing away money and just having to buy a new camera (spending more money than necessary), and if u want to look back on ur pictures and enjoy them (not getting angry everytime u see the horrible quality), invest ur money in a higher quality camera, not this gateway piece of junk.
Have been using this microwave for about 7 months. We use it for basic tasks like making baked potatoes and re-heating leftovers. Nothing fancy. Warms evenly. Is fine as a microwave.Added bonus, which we didn't know we'd appreciate so much: You can turn off the beeps by pressing function-6-2. Now midnight snacks don't have to wake anyone up. The door isn't easy to close, though. It is very loud when it finally pushes closed, and takes a heavy push on the button to open it, too. Our previous Panasonic had this same poor door-opening design and the button finally broke (we had to repair), but this one hasn't been a problem yet.
Excellent transaction. Received timely and in advertised condition. I would do business with this seller again.
This is a replacement purchase for my original MoGo Mouse that survived five years of heavy use. I anticipate equal service from this replacement.
I was worried why this was so much cheaper than I had seen it other places. I was pleased and am happy with the Bracket...I do not use it daily, only casually, but it works fine for me and is great for keeping your flash above Camera when horizontal or Vertical. I would recommend with no problem. I Use it for Canon 580exII Flash on Canon 40D and 60D. It does get tight if you are using a BAttery Grip as well, but its really not made to be used with that.
I gave this 4 stars since I have not received my Amazon rebate yet. Picture quality is very good expecially the HDTV. I truly don't think the extra grand or two for a brand name LCD will be worth it once you view the picture quality. I highly recommend buying this TV.
I am very pleased with my new Delphi Nav200, my wife and I just returned from an 1,800 road trip and it worked great. It's not loaded with all the fancy options but it did everything I needed it for. Easy to use, and accurate. My wife didn't want me to turn it off !
I bought a 48/24/48A a few months ago. Used it very little. However late this last year I decided to record my old vinyl record collection. First trime I tried my Plextor the door wouldn't open! So, as Plextor suggests, I powered off the maching and used a paper clip in the front access hole. A little inconvenient. The bottom line it failed to open in any subsequent attempts except with the paper clip. Called Plextor. Tech support said return the item for exchange with a repaired unit. Took over two weeks to get an return material authorization from customer support. Not feeling good about Plextor.Finally, I shipped my unit and had the exchange unit in little over a week. Feeling better about Plextor. Installed unit. Door takes four tries to open. Feeling bad about Plextor. Called again. Sorry unit past warranty. Feeling very very bad about Plextor. They are on my list of Don't buy. As the saying goes &quot;do me&quot; once shame on you, &quot;do me&quot; twice shame on me.If I could only get the door open I'm sure it would be an outstanding unit. But, that's only a theory. Now try to open the door. 8,10,15,etc tries then of course repeat to remove the CD.
This filter works as it is supposed to and is a great value. I've been using this polarizing filter for the past few months in sunny, cloudy, and slightly rainy weather. The polarizer takes a good amount of the haze out of my photos on sunny days (although not all) and makes colors pop on gray and sunny days. I would definitely buy this filter again.
The Apple Ipod Camera Connector screams intelligence on the part of Apple, but falls far short. DO NOT think of using this for any real photography purposes or with pictures above 3MP in size. To transfer 1gb Sandisk II ultra CF card takes roughly 45 minutes, and kills almost all your Ipod's battery (not to mention the impact on your cameras battery for that 45 minutes).Its a great idea, but the ipod battery is not originally engineered to support such a power supply, and does not stand up to heat...Look elsewhere for a portable harddrive to store pictures, such as Epson P-2000.
For a mini camcorder this case is extremely spacious and can hold everything that comes with the camcorder including user manuals and CDs.
The Sennheiser cx300 earbuds are a very decent set of headphones well worth the price. The sound quality is pretty decent, and the bass will definitely satisfy you. But lets get a little more specific.I bought these earbuds right before my summer vacation, and since it involved a lot of traveling i wanted some small and portable headphones that wouldn't cost too much. My Sennheiser HD202s were nice, but really huge and completely impossible to bring anywhere. So I decided on the CX300s, partly because I trusted the brand, and the reviews were good. So I ordered them from Amazon, and two days later they arrived.First impression: they sounded pretty nice! very rich and full, and while a little muffled, the sound quality was enough to make them my primary pair of earbuds. At first the asymmetrical cable was kind of awkward, but now I really like it. It makes it really easy to take them off because they just hang around your neck, and keep the buds from hanging under the weight of the cord.But back to sound quality. After my "burn in" period, Im ready to admit that the sound isn't perfect. It isn't as crisp as it could be, and high "s"s and "t"s are pretty piercing, but i hardly notice that now. The bass is kind of muddy, and mids aren't that pronounced. But overall I like it a lot and and love the strength of the bass. I never new it before, but im really a basshead when it comes down to it. If you are too, you'll love them. but let me clarify. Its not that the bass is particularly creal of consise. Its that its just THERE. Its strong. It fills the whole song. It makes the music feel really warm.Now for the build quality. I think the buds themselves are designed very well, although the silicone tips could be a little more secure (actually I've lost them three or four times. Its a frightening experience). However I have to complain about the cord. Its made out of rubber, rather than plastic, which makes them super liable to vibrations. This means that any rubbing against your clothes or bumping of the wire will be like an earthquake to your ears. Which can get really annoying, although a lot of the time it doesn't really bother me all that much. In fact I didn't notice this until someone who borrowed them pointed it out to me. not a huge issue, but something to be aware of.The seal of the buds in my ears is really good. I can super easily pop them into my ear, no fuss. sometimes the seal isnt quite right, and it will take a couple tries to get it right, but that's rare. The sound isolation is also quite good. Put them on, and you are suddenly in your own world. I can sit 4 feet away from a loud piano and have to pop one bud out to see if its still playing. However, this can be annoying sometimes, as nobody can verbally communicate with you when you wear them, but overall a convenience.I was never very careful with these headphones, letting them sit crammed in my tiny pocket all day, falling asleep wearing them, tossing them around, even letting one but fall into a cup of tea, which is probably why they just broke. Its a problem with the jack, and the right ear conked out last night right after being yanked out of my ipod by a menacing doorknob. It was bound to happen. I dont want to blame Sennheiser for this mishap, and this does not tie into my 4 star rating because there is only so much you can do to buds beofre they break. im actually slightly glad they broke because it gives me an excuse to get new ones. Which is really the bottom line of this review. I like them a lot, but not THAT much. The sound quality is good enough, but the muffly cord and slighly below par clarity were enough to keep me wanting an upgrade (which Is on its way. The Denon c551s). But if you love bass and dont want to spend a fortune on some buds, I highly recommend this pair of headphones.By the way, heres a handy little "pros and cons list" if you dont want to read why whole review.Pros:Good rich soundGreat BassAsymmetrical cable (to some it might be a con though)CheapStylishCons:Cord is super mufflyMids and highs are a little weak-ish (not that I care though. For all i care you can screw mids and highs)They broke after six monthsNot all that durableThey should come in white. Srly.I hope this helps you make your decision. If i had read this review I would know all I know know now about these buds, which I dont regret getting in the least. So enjoy!
The batteries arrived in fine condition but they took awhile. I got a call from A-1 Courier apologizing that their driver could not find my suburban Northern Virginia address. I kept asking who the caller represented and she said "A-1 Courier. We're just like FEDEX but cheaper." Well A-1 is not much like FEDEX if they can't find a simple address. For Amazon Prime customers like myself, this is not a welcome move by Amazon to cut costs.
I bought this product 2 years ago, and it stopped working for no reason while I was watching TV. Monster customer service was really inefficient, I gave up. Would definitely recommend against buying this product
This is a great device for my kodak camera. I can't believe how great the shots look with this additional device.
I purchased this model in July 2006. Playback of Hi-Fi video cassettes produced garbled sound and only the left channel was working, so I returned it for a replacement unit.That unit seemed to work well. After studying the manual, I was able to record my home movies to disc, although editing them was not very easy. I can view pictures from the card reader, but it won't even display the video content, so I can't record it unless I go through the camera itself. When trying to record content from shows saved on my DVR, I was disappointed that MOST of them could not be recorded (copyright protection). I have also had problems with the clock resetting to the wrong time, as other here have.A power surge caused the unit to stop functioning (even though it was plugged into a hi-grade surge protector). I took it to Best Buy for servicing, as I had purchased the extra service protection plan. When the unit was returned to me, I purchased the movie "Click" on DVD. When I tried to play the movie, it began on Chapter 2 (7 minutes in). If I tried to skip back or go to menu, it locked up and had to be unplugged to reset or eject the disc. I tried several other DVDs to see if the problem was the disc. Some of them worked fine, a few others gave me strange problems, like horizontal lines on the screen, not starting at the beginning, or not starting at all.When I inspected the faulty discs, I noticed that they are all movies made by Sony pictures. I took the unit back to Best Buy to see if they could fix the problem. They sent it away and it came back with the same results, so they replaced the unit with the same model. I am now on my THIRD unit, and STILL have this problem, but I'm reluctant to send it away again or hassle with another defective unit. I don't think that Best Buy can fix the problem, and LG wants to charge me $69 minimum.I have also contacted Sony Entertainment regarding this issue, and was assured there was no reason their discs would not work with this player. I have about 20 of their DVDs that I cannot watch on this player. VERY FRUSTRATING!!UPDATE: After 10 phone calls, I FINALLY found a tech who could fix the disc play problem! It seems SONY discs have built-in auto-play that conflicts with the auto-play feature on the player. Once that feature is disabled on the player, my Sony discs play without problem. Yea! I will still only give it 3 stars, though. The customer support at LG is VERY lacking!
Here's my hardware software setup:Computer: Mac Mini Core Duo 1.66GHZ, 1 GB of RAMOS: OS X 10.5.5QuickTime version: 7.5.5TV software: Elgato EyeTV 3.x softwareTV hardware: Elgato EyeTV 250 Plus hardware---Conversion Test:Method: Using Elgato EyeTV export function with the "Apple TV" profileSource file: 1:08 1080i HDTV recorded with my Elgato EyeTV PlusVideo output: H.264/AVC, 800 x 540, MillionsAudio output: AAC, Stereo (L R), 48.000 kHzOutput FPS: 29.97Output Normal Size: 960 x 540 pixels--Results:Time using Turbo.H264: 1:55 -- average CPU load of 25% (both processors)Time using QuickTime Software: 3:52 -- average CPU load 95% (both processors)--Notes:The video quality looked ever so slightly better to my eyes using a straight QT export without the Turbo.H264 BUT the difference was not nearly enough for me to quibble with the quality or value (to me) of this product. Exports using the Turbo.H264 still look very good to my eyes.I'm not sure what to make of the fact that the video output width is set to 800 pixels and yet all my files emerge at 960 pixels. I'm assuming there must be some sort of anamorphic PAR conversion built into the encoding process but I'm not losing any sleep/hair over it because the output looks very good on my TV.--Conclusion:The faster your Mac, the less speed benefit you will see. I've run some rudimentary tests using this product on my other Mac's (MBP & an older iMac G5). Once I get firm results and run multiple tests, I'll update this review. I can already tell that the iMac G5 sees an enormous benefit this product and the MBP also benefits but to a lesser extent than either of my slower machines. There also seems but be a difference depending upon what input files one throws at this unit. AVI Xvid files appear to convert very quickly but other file formats do not seem to respond as well.In my case, the Turbo.H264 is well worth money because I principally use it in conjunction with an Elgato EyeTV. My computer retains plenty of cycles left over to record additional programs while simultaneously exporting previous recordings.--Stefan
First time, when I bought it, it did sound like an expensive surge protector, but after using it for about 2 months, I think it was worth buying it and paying the money.You need it if you have:- HDTV & watch HD channels.- Phone & internet/wireless router are in same room as TV Center.- Lots of connection cables for your entertainment center.Likes:- Color coded power sockets and matching labels.- Cable & phone connection goes through the power center to remove any degradation of signal due to interference.- Noticeable improve in the HD quality. The effect on analog channels is very low and not observable.Dislike:- Size. It is big & bulky. you need to place strategically to hide it.- Price. Not easy to spend so much on a power center. But other options from Monster are expensive and other brands lack reliability & reputation.I don't know, whether it improves the sound quality of the sound system, since I haven't got one yet.
I ordered this power supply for my company to use in a lab setting where we repair/troubleshoot a few different models of industrial computer units that work off of 12 or 24 volts. Often we will repair a unit in the lab and leave it powered overnight before sending it out again to make sure that it's working properly and there are no other identifiable issues. In the short time that I've had this power supply, it's already seen a lot of use and I have yet to find one thing to complain about. It does the job I need it to do and it does it quite well.
I rated this product with 3 stars only because I have not had an opportunity to really use the product. I did try the DVD with a widescreen tape and the viewing area is very small and the picture quality was not perfectly clear, perhaps it will be better with a standard screen play DVD. The overall construction is very high quality and the inputs allow the unit to be linked with an on-board computer. The major reason for purchasing is the corrosion protection and 12 volt operation.
According to other reviews, this radio compares favorably with others in its price class.As a ham radio operator I can say I am very happy with the E5. It is the best portable Broadcast band radio I have ever had.It is the best portable Shortwave radio I have ever had.I was particularly interested in SSB capability. It works well.I called about the noisy power supply and they are sending me the improved replacement. I use 2100 mah Nimh batteries which I charge externally. I have two sets. The radio works well with these.I found that the internal antenna by itself, indoors, is not enough. I used the included wire antenna with moderately good results. But more convient is using the telescoping antenna. This antenna works, according to the manual, for FM and SW only, but I found that extending it fully, is effective in all cases. Ressults using this method were similar to the wire.Holding the radio and using the headset may also improve reception.Hams know that the antenna is a critical part of any receiver. There are limits to what is possible in a package this size. I have not tested it with a tuned outdoor antenna.For what it is, this is a great tool. It is a convient size and easy to program and use. It more than meets my expectations.[...]
If you have a high end road bike, don't bother to purchase this bike mount. It won't fit on the handle bars. I tried this mount on a couple of road bikes from different manufacturers and they all had the same issue - this Garmin bike mount was too small for the handle bars. The adjustements for bar size are very limited.There is an "oversized" mount you can buy from Garmin that will work on the larger bars. However you have to buy this kit AND the oversized mount. What was Garmin thinking?
Experienced interference (snow?) with budget HDMI cable, approx.-$2.00, while viewing BluRay thru PS3. After receiving & installing Nippon 6ft. cable satisfactory results achieved. Cheap cable worked O.K. for gaming though.
As others have said this does not appear to be a dual link cable. The pins are there on the plug ends but not wired. This cable DOES NOT support 2560 X 1600 resolution on my Dell U2711 (27") monitor. Wire is thin like non-dual link cable. I only got up to 1920x1080 resolution. Bought another cable and it worked fine at 2560x1600. Do not buy this if you need a dual link cable!
I love this bag. I have a new macbook and I find that this is a great case for it. Its protective, stylish and the material is unique. I don't feel that my computer is loose or anything the neoprene is a light material so it moves to your movement! I am a college student so I feel that style fits very well with my lifestyle. I have had many compliments and plan on getting more than one color when I have the money!
Unfortunately this antenna additon does not seem to make much, if any difference in the performance of our LAN. The distance from the router to my Mac ibook is less than 30 feet through one tile wall and it continually looses the signal. The angle that the ibook is at is very critical. Moving an inch or two can cause a problem.j McCarthy
I purchased this calculator for a timed actuary exam and I needed to make quick, accurate calculations with it, but the poor-quality keypad made my calculations prone to error. I've never had any similar problems with any other calculators (I also own a TI-86 and TI-30XIIS). I've never tried the BA II Plus Professional, though.Though it doesn't have financial functions, the TI-30XIIS is a much better calculator - it functions more like a graphing calculator where the display is like a command-line and the memory values are more clear and easily manipulated.It's time for the BA II Plus to be upgraded.
repalced a failing cable in an old Dell desktop computer. This does the trick quite nicely and all those event-viewer system events have since gone away...
Really nice bag. Good protection, nice carry handles for both shoulder and normal, plus room for all your bits and pieces. Best thing for me is that its still small and thin so fits in my laptop pack back.The perfect mix between the thin laptop sleeves and the bulky laptop bags. Perfect.
Awaiting my Toshiba SDP-1000 in the mail. I looked at and compared about 10 models in various stores and the Toshiba stood out--by far--as the best picture.I also use a test that many others use--the credit test. Go to the movie credits at the end and compare the print between portable DVDs. On some, you cannot read the credits...on the Toshiba almost every line is clear and readable. ....
I needed a multi tap splitter for testing but did not want to spend $15 at RS. Amazon came to the rescue again and provided me with an inexpensive substitute. The five outlet splitter is great when you have multiple components to plug in or if you want to use as a modular dispersal point at the demark for your house phones.
The speakers are amazing as noted in many reviews. I do want to point that they also have the greatest customer service. They answer phone calls right away and emails within 24 hours, and go out of their way to make you happy. Thank you so much Lady B.Wilson. You are an angel.A.
I'm really happy with my DM-10. It gives superior sound quality compared to the Olympus DS-330 I've used for years, is of sturdy construction, looks good, feels comfortable in the hand, and does most of what I wanted it for. However, I had hoped to be able to dictate notes then transcribe them from my laptop using the Olympus footswitch which works well with the DS-330, and this proved difficult. On the computer, using the DM-10 software to play back dictated files, one can employ function keys to start/stop and fast forward or rewind and they are efficient, but I like the foot switch and it likes DSS/WAV files. Fortunately the DM-10 uses these files in the SP and LP modes (WMA files are used in the SHQ and HQ modes) and the voice sound with SP is excellent and it permits over ten hours of dictation, so I transfer these dictated files to an Olympus Transcription Module and then the foot switch works just fine. I'd like to be able to edit my dictation as I go along, backing up and changing words here and there, and also be able to go back and add to the end of a file after I've stopped it, but these tasks may not be possible with the DM-10. The Remote Controller Microphone (MR12) is neat but it isn't included and I had to buy a package that included a stereo microphone and carrying case in order to obtain it. (An optional stereo microphone records only in SHQ mode.) The stereo microphone that came with the unit works very well.Reading about the DM-20 on the Olympus website, I suspect that at least some of these issues may no longer be relevant, and it provides 128MB compared with the 64 MB of the DM-10, but I find the latter serves my needs and overall I am extremely pleased with it and use it every day.
This product definitely saves time, but it's NOT 100% accurate. Company and people's names aren't always scanned properly, nor are they put in the correct category (company name, mobile, etc.)Admittedly, many fonts and logos on business cards make the company name hard to decipher (even for me!) so I can't totally blame this on the scanner. Considering how many diverse types of business cards exist in this world, it does a pretty good job.The good news is that this product seems to understand NUMBERS very well, and I generally find numbers the most challenging characters to enter since I actually need to pay close attention (and therefore take more time).Another aspect I like about this scanner is that it's highly portable. It small in size, includes a USB cable (which powers the device), and comes with a carrying case that accommodates both the scanner and cable. Definitely a nice feature to have.So far I'm pleased with this item. I scanned, organized and "verified" 40 business cards in about 20 minutes, which I think is decent time. Typing them into Outlook would've taken me about 2 hours, or 3 hours factoring in "distractions."Overall, I feel this is a good business tool to have, and Amazon's low price makes it a good value overall.
battery used in an emergency light situation, satisfactory performance. At this point unable to determine the logevity of the unit. similar ones seem to last for a few years.
First one I got that finally plays my dvd's without problems. Just got a Zenith recently and that didn't play them all. My Maddog in my computer did not play all either. This one does and I am very happy with that.
Another great tool from Paladin. Solid construction and perfect crimps every time. Nice bundle with included stripper and punchdown. No complaints.
I see alot of one star reviews so I thought I would write about our experience. We moved over 3 years ago to a new area and had to select a new DSL provider...this is how we got this modem in the first place. We have used it ever since then and it has been great. We leave it on 24/7 and actually use it in conjunction with a linksys router. Maybe about 3 times in these past few years I've had to restart the modem. If the Internet gets sluggish and a computer reboot doesn't help, I would turn off everything (router/modem/computer) and turn it back on and everything would be fine again. That has been only a few times though. Anyway, we've had a great experience with ours. Hope this helps!
cons- the scroll wheel is pretty slow and "clicky", I prefer a fast, free-wheeling scroll- the on/off switch is at the bottom, which makes me always forget to turn it off- its really small, like smaller than I thought it would be and its sometimes uncomfortable for my hand (i'm a small lady)- the usb component fits into the bottom for travel, but in the process, it turns your mouse back on if it was already offpros:- its small, for easy carrying- battery life is really long- is useful on most surfaces- works with macs well
We got a 4gb sdhc card from Amazon (seller Jowow) with our new Casio camera.Every 10th picture or so, the picture would be corrupt.By corrupt, I mean exactly 1/2 was blue, and the other half was fine.You couldn't tell when you took the picture, it was only when you went back to view it. We had a lot of pictures we thought were good, and it turned out they were not.At any rate, we worked with Casio on the issue, and put in our old 1gb card. The picture problems went away.First seller Jowow tried to say our camera was not compatible with the memory card. I then sent them the manual and got this response:"Please return your device to: Jowow ReturnsWe will take your memory card and thoroughly test it.If it is defective, we will send a replacement to you."So they are going to thoroughly test a product under $10... hardly.They want you to pay for shipping and then tell you the card was fine.At any rate, from this seller at least I wouldn't buy this card.I'll have to throw mine away and buy from a 'brick-n-mortar' store that will care about customer service.
I've been looking into MP3/CD players since they first appeared about two years ago. The early models were crude and often manufactured by little no-name companies. Plus, I couldn't find one that offered all of the features that I wanted... Early models were very limited in their capabilities. Finally, out came the Rio Volt. It was supposed to do it all, but I had my doubts. I was very pleased when everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to right out of the box. The unit has functioned flawlessly and the firmware upgrades are a HUGE bonus over many similar products.As for skipping, I'm not the best person to ask. I don't take mine jogging or mountain biking. However, it doesn't seem to skip when walking (carried in my hand) or when used in the car (sitting on my lap or in the seat beside me).I don't really know why so many people gripe about the carrying case. It works well as you can disable the buttons on the player (with the &quot;hold&quot; switch), put it into the case, and use the remote to control things while you listen. This works well for me and keeps my Rio Volt from getting scratched. I can stick it in my bag with just the remote and earphones hanging out.Sound quality is very good. I can't tell any difference between my computer (connected to my stereo system) or my Rio Volt (connected to the same system).I bought the Rio Volt for about $... (after tax) at CompUSA, used it for a week, and loved it. Then, I returned it... Why? I got it from Amazon.com for less (I saved over $... for those of you not good at math). The price seems to have gone up though since I bought it in mid-June (July 11th 2001, it's listed at $... on Amazon.com). Maybe this is because EVERYBODY is buying Rio Volts and loving them (supply and demand).The only thing I have found to complain about is that the ID3 information scrolls a bit slowly. However, I'm sure that they will put an option to control the scrolling speed in a future firmware release like they added the user customizable EQ setting in the last firmware release (like I said, the firmware is cool).I don't think that the Rio Volt is the best MP3/CD player that will ever be made. I just think that, after extensive research, it is the best one on the market right now. Plus, it's less expensive than some similar, but inferior, players are. It even came with brand-name batteries (Duracell), not some cheap brand I've never heard of with foreign characters all over them.Long story short, it's a great product...
its easy to use and well worth the price. it always plays the music without trouble. sometimes it is hard to put music on mp3 players but it is easy to put it on this one.
Wow! What a great product at this price. I have purchased similar but far inferior quality products for three times the cost of this one ($38.00). If you are installing cameras, this is an absolute necessity. It powers your cameras and provides a nice locking cabinet to terminate your wiring. Just excellent!
(***UPDATED 2x*** increased by two stars...got this bad boy working much better, and added second update!)I have spent a week with this stereo installed into my '03 Saturn Ion, mainly because another review on the net spoke of the exact same car and radio, stating that it sounded no different from stock.How wrong.I admit, I am "spoiled" by awesome sound at home, a high efficiency Tripath-based amp, Music Hall turntable, Fostex-based speakers, etc. I have also owned headphones ranging from basic Grados up to the Stax Omega II electrostatics.Why did I buy this "basic" car stereo? I am asking myself the same question!It was cheap. I got it for half of retail on the net. I just wanted something that would relieve the ANNOYING nature of my Griffin iTrip FM transmitter (the constant subtle whine, the sudden GSSHHHRRSSSSHHTTT!!! when the unit decided to shut itself off after I'd paused it for all of ten seconds, etc.)Coming from the headphone jack of an iPod 6G, when you put this thing in "neutral" (aka no input gain, bass, treble, etc. at zero, no "loud", no nothing), it is positively THIN sounding. Even painful depending on the source material.I am getting a line-out dock any day now (waiting...waiting...) and will amend this then.I didn't expect much from a cheap car stereo in a fairly average car with stock speakers. But I'm just saying, this is NOT a 4.5 star unit. 3 at best.CD performance is better, and I will amend this with info on the line-out dock as soon as I have received and tested it for a while.Thank you.**UPDATE**YAY! THINNESS SOLVED! EASILY!First of all, this unit sounds like crap the first few hours out of it's box. Just let it settle in, like any audio gear.However the important thing:I have been running this out of my headphone jack. Not the best, you want a line out dock (iPod dock connector, like at the bottom, going to a minijack connector for the stereo). I have been waiting PATIENTLY for mine, and am waiting for it...that will be update #2 to this review.However, for now, with the headphone out:If you want to match the warm, generally euphonic sound of the stock Saturn unit (and even surpass it with more detailed but non-harsh highs), do this:Set your EQ to OFF. Yeah, all EQ modes are awful on this head unit. Just stay away.Set your iPod to like 55 - 65% volume.Press the volume button (on the Sony) in, until you get to AUX. With your iPod at 65% volume or so, set that AUX setting to "+18" - that is the auxiliary gain.Now, get out of that mode (back to clock), hold the center button down to get to your master settings menu, and *set the LOUD setting to ON.*OH YEAH!The harsh harsh highs just fade away into the nice warm pleasingly-tubby midbass and the once HORRIFICALLY lacking midrange blooms. Electronic music is fun (and no longer a chore) to listen to. Classical is as lovely as budget-fi car stereo gets. Acoustic instruments at least have their midrange present in spades. All kinds of music benefits.(The LOUD setting is touted in the manual as "boosting the highs and lows"...which I would normally be 100% opposed to...funny, though, those highs and lows must be horribly turned down with the stock settings, because the stereo suddenly sounds present, more netural, more alive when on "LOUD." Go figure.)The midrange is warm, present and reasonably detailed. Midbass is pleasantly punchy. The sound reaches out and grabs you with nearly none of the previous non-euphonic peakiness.NOTE: if you hear a "crunchy" or ugly degraded "grrrr" sound with huge bass hits, loud vocals or whatever, turn the iPod's volume down a little, maybe to 80%. If you still hear it, turn the iPod volume down a little, until it goes away.NOTE #2: sometimes you will start your car, all conditions above will be satisfied and the music will still be a tad thin. Just give it two or three minutes to run, double-check your levels on both your pod and the Sony unit (remember, 65% pod, +18 AUX on sony with LOUD setting ON). The sound warms up and gets richer. Don't ask me why, but you will hear the same thing.Further, I do notice that the highs on this unit, and a little bit of inner "macro" detail (not so much micro detail, but inner macro detail) does get represented here, and the highs are more extended but also dippier, so you do lose some lower treble in strange but "acceptably" euphonic ways.This is not detailed sound, this is not perfect car audio sound (honestly, tweeters would make this stero pretty boss), but boy is it pleasing.For some reason Internet explorer is not letting me increase the stars to four, because this unit does deserve four stars...heck maybe even five considering I got it for half of retail.Alright, so I will chime in next as soon as I get that LOD (line out dock) cable!Thanks for reading, I am excited about this thing.p.s. a tip: if you have a 6gen iPod Classic 120gb (cannot speak for any other model) and you are getting weird twirpy fuzz (like one of those awful iTrip-type FM transmitters, except more digital-sounding), you PROBABLY have the volume limiter engaged. For some reason, the volume limiter introduces some sort of odd digital noise into the signal for some inexplicable reason.To fix it, go to your main menu and turn that volume limiter all the way up (unless you are in the EU, then you cannot). This will allow you to "truly" follow the advice above, set the headphone out volume to 85 - 90%, AUX gain to +18 and have some fun with no ugly audible distractions!IF THAT DOESN'T WORK: This happened to me a second time (the FM transmitter-like squeal and whine and crackle when using the iPod line out), and wasn't fixed by the above like the first time...rapidly rotating the volume control with the head unit OFF solved it.** UPDATE #2! MUCH BETTER STILL! ****Alright, it's Ultimate Performance time, with stock Saturn speakers, iPod 6g/120gb and now - a line-out dock.The best way to get a line out dock is to pick up one of the white ones from Amazon. They are 4-foot long, have an iPod dock connector at one end and a stereo miniplug at the other. This allows you to bypass the headphone amp and will give you:- Punchier sound (aka "better transients" - sounds start and stop faster, more realistically, more in a more "present" fashion...subtle, but adds excitement and realism, trust me!)- More detailed sound (so while you might hear the bass guitar well through the headphone output, and it explodes with a "BRRRRRRRRR", you will hear subtle detail in the bass guitar now "BRRRwRRRRwRRRRwRRRR" - hard to describe but audiophiles call it "inner detail." It's like more texture and nuance, more of the "micro sounds" that inform our perceptions of "is it real or not?"- Ergonomics: your cord will now come from the bottom of the pod down instead of awkwardly "antenna-ing" out the top and draping down, which is less comfortable to use while driving.So...this stereo, Saturn stock speakers, a line out cable for your iPod and JUST the right settings on the Sony = BUDGET BLISS!!!
Having read many reviews already I'll summarise the good and bad points as compared to the more expensive Tungsten T3 (which I also own. I am not going to argue palm vs pocket pc here!Overall : Buy the E rather than the T3/T2/T!Good :1. Screen 320x200 - fantastic colour screen.2. PRICE - the cheapest colour palm I'm aware of.3. Mp3 playing through SD card - Excellent.4. Fast processor (very similar to T3 when I compared it with video)5. Does almost everything the T3 does except voice record (which I find extremely USELESS!)Good or bad:1. USB instead of cradle. Doesn't bother me except that charging it requires a separate plug.2. Battery life easily lasts my usual day but needs 2nd daily charging.Bad:1. Potential problem with poor sounding speaker (my brother sent it back to palm and got it replaced no probs). I use headphones for music anyway. T3 has much better speaker.2. No wireless/blue tooth (who cares?)3. Slightly bigger than T3 (but then you don't need to "open" it to use graffitti which I find annoying in T3)4. Plastic smudgy casing that everyone complains about.5. I had problems with my charger plug (palm replaced it)6. T3 has RESET button big enough for it's stylus, you need to use the back bit of the E's stylus to RESET (very annoying).7. T3 buttons are better and stylus is MUCH cooler!I've had the palm now for 6 months and apart from the charger cable playing up (probably because I was using it while charging) - I've had no problems with this palm. I have noticed the battery life may be worse than when new. The casing does scratch and smudge as advertised by many users. I have not noticed the buzzing problem some others have had.Overall I stand by the E. as the best overall palm for value and features.That's if you're going to buy a palm... the pocket pc debate continues... (:
I love this switch. I purchased it when it cost much more than this, but I would still pay the price I paid then for it. My network went from slow to fast in about 5 minutes. I had a game party with 10 other people and a Linksys switch cascaded off of this onw and we had zero lag, and had a blast. (Playing QIII, Codename: Eagle, Need for Speed: Porsche) At the price it is now, I'm seriously considering buying another one. :)
I bought this because I had a firewire CF card reader and wanted the fastest download speeds possible for photos. This doesn't seem any faster than USB 2.0. And it sure cost a lot more.
I think this item is pretty good for the price. The voice clarity is very good and I'd recommend this if you're using voice chat on Google Talk which is what I use it primarily for.4 stars because the item is huge and appears to be fragile
good enuf to do what I need to do.Took awhile to get product. Satisfied
I sold my Sony brick which used a floppy drive and now I take the tiny s230 everywhere. Daytime pictures are very sharp, and the white balance seems very accurate in general. There is some purple fringe with strong light, and I noticed some slight barrel distortion on a macro shot or two, but nothing showstopping. I wish it had shutter and aperture priority modes, but it isn't a big deal--the camera was designed for quick snapshots. If you want to do some creative work, you can, but it takes some patience, experimenting, and use of spot metering and focus. I love the long exposure modes--I have taken many interesting night shots. The battery life is okay if you don't use the flash or auto focus beam often, and you try to frame as many shots as possible with the viewfinder. The screen is sharp, the menus are well laid out. The lens, while zooming, is a bit noisy, but bearable, and the camera won't remember my flash preference in auto mode for some reason after turning it off. One feature I love is being able to zoom in on a photo in playback mode. Blurry shots often look sharp when they are reduced in the screen, but you can blow up certain areas to see if it is sharp or not. This is useful for knowing which photos to throw out. The bundled software is absolute garbage. It is buggy, slow, and counterintuitive. To transfer images, (assuming you have a laptop) get a seven-dollar pcmcia card adapter. It has a smart flash that pre-flashes, meters, and adjusts the aperature accordingly. On my previous camera, low, medium, and high flash modes left much to be desired. On full-auto, it works very well. Overall, very pleased.
I know others have commented that the cord is rather heavy, but the connection snaps very tight between the headphones and the extender, so you don't need to worry about them separating with a sudden movement. Great alternative to wireless headphones, and useful if you alternate an your computer or stereosystem between headphones and speakers ( it comes with a y connector, allowing you to plug two devices into one output source). My only objection is the price, but it's tough to find products out there like this.
Just as the other reviews helped me to purchase this product by saying it works great and is easy to implement...I may help you by saying it was just the same for me. I just put the sensor in the slot (made sure it was oriented to right side up) and then viola it works great, no need to be recalibrated (I did just in case because I don't really know the milage I run without the chip or online mapping, and it was working fine before the calibration as well it was still accurate post-calibration).Overall, I am really happy because I was able to get the ascics that I like to run with and still use my nike+ to enhance my training. :)
These headphones provide adequate performance for gaming but probably not for serious music listening. There is a moderate amount of static which definitely interferes with quiet music passages. If you intend to listen to music, I would suggest a wired pair of headphones such as the Sennheiser HD 555. On the other hand, wireless headphones are far more convenient than a wired pair. I solved the problem by purchasing both types.
It worked OK but didn't last long. Worked well and printed quickly and fairly quietly. Has long since been replaced. Not quality workmanship.
Strengths:Crystal clear images. Excellent contrast and brightness, Portrait ModeWeaknesses:Pivot software seems to cause an IE error every time I tilt it. Sometimes have to reboot but comes back ok.I researched this and other review sites for months before jumping in. Local stores Circuit City, Best Buy etc only had the silver model and I much prefer the black beauty. I had been using a 21" Sony Trinitron CRT (actually Dell's version) for many years so I was use to large monitor but wanted the brightness and easy to move LCD instead of my old beast that takes so much space.Easy to set up once I realized had to also push the button on the front to turn on, not just the rocker switch in back .. dah...... Quite good manual on the CD vs very short install instruction book in zillions of languages. I upped the contrast and brightness to 90+ but wasn't that bad at default settings.I was hesitant to use my NVidia GeForce2 MX 32mb with no DVI but wow, I was shocked at how clear and nice the video is even using analog.I LOVE, absolutely LOVE Portrait mode and will probably almost always use it. Websites so nice to see so much of vertically and never have to scroll horizontally. A bit small at 1900x1200 (I was use to 1280/something) but not bad and I can easily hit Ctl-+ and increase size in increments (use Maxthon browser not IE). Word documents great and my e-mails....I see long messages so much easier with all the length of the screen and never been a problem too narrow at 1900/1200 portrait.I liked the 213T so much I immediately ordered a second. Too bad the $100 rebate doesn't apply to the 2nd monitor per the disclosure.[...]This is my first night using the 213T and it has met or exceeded all my expectations. Other than the IE has to stop error I have gotten every time I've pivoted with Pivot Pro, have had no problems, just wonderful monitor to use.Its now 4:30 am and I am enjoying it too much to go home and go to bed :(
I have been using Tiffen filters for more than 20 years. They are reliable and their customer service is superb!
I loved this "skin" for the fact that it does NOT have a zipper so no scratches for my laptop! The front opens and closes with velcro. My 16 inch fits nicely but it's not a "skin" so if you want to use it inside your laptop bag it may not fit. The padding is very nice!
Its not semi soft. It is very soft. Its like a flimsy cloth covering for your camera. Does not provide much protection. Im returning it. After a similar experience with Nikon's case for coolpix 5700, Ive come to the conclusion that Nikon makes horrible cases.
Once I decided I wanted a CIS (continuous ink system), I had to decide which of the limited # of printers available for such a system would work for me. I like the all-in-ones because you don't have to give up so much of your desk space that multiple dedicated machines require. However, I wanted primarily to be able to print my own photos. Once I started researching I found the Epson 1400 consistantly received good reviews, plus it is a large-format printer that prints an impressive 13x19" photo. The software was easy to install and I couldn't wait to print a photo. I was very impressed with the quality of that first photo, an 8x10 that looked as good as one printed by Costco. I highly recommend this printer for photos.
Well folks, I don't know about you but I am stocking up on my favorite films, and FAST. I couldn't find the HP5+ PRINT film on Ilford's website, so I'm not sure if they have stopped making it, or maybe it's just not featured. Either way, it's a good time to stock up, and film keeps past it's expiration date.The Ilford HP5+ is an EXCELLENT all-around film, with fine grain, sharp images, and most of all it responds very well to push-processing. There really isn't much more you could ask for in a film. It currently is priced very closely to other Ilford films of less quality (Delta comes to mind) so for this price and free Amazon shipping, you better swoop it up quick!PROS- Fine grain- Sharp images- Beautiful contrast- Easy to develop- Responds well to push-processingCONS- Only comes in 400 (although it works well in all lighting!)OVERALLGrab a roll, shoot develop and print it, and you will see the amazing difference this film makes! Definitely recommended to any photographer, but I challenge you to bring this on a special shoot that you want to make prints from...you will be amazed! Take a look at the customer images for some examples of the results I got with this film recently.
No challenges with this product. Price is right, works with no problems. Ordered two of these when I got two new Internet / LAN enabled items for my A/V setup. Nice to have black Ethernet cables instead of blue.
Looking to replace a 10 year old Arcam alpha 8 amplifier, i had requirements of a phono input, and less than five hundred bucks. Well after hooking it up, I played all my sources through it it sounded great. However the clicking sound that occurred when switching on and off did not fill me with confidence. Lo and behold, after only 3 days use, it would not power on after being in standby mode. Called Onkyo customer support, they said it was in safe mode, but there is no way you can reset it to get it out of that. So they told me to send it back to amazon, which i did. very disappointed.
Love the small and sexy design. Just enough memory to carry a targeted collection. I have several of these players with one for the gym with workout tunes, one for audio books and lectures recordings, and another for background study music. Easy to set preferences, and also use to record live audio.
This 3M keyboard tray is extremely sturdy and very well built, but it doesn't glide in and out from under the desk as smoothly as I'd like. At first I though I had installed it incorrectly, but after measuring and remeasuring, using a strait edge and a level, I'm certain it's installed nearly to perfection. The tray arms lack wheels that roll along the tract that holds it in place, which results in a bit of fraction. I ended up spraying it all down with WD-40 and it resolved the issue a bit.This tray also adjusts up and down, which is why I bought it. But adjusting the tray can be a bit clunky. It doesn't really move as smoothly as I'd like. But once you have it in place, it stays there. The tilting feature is nice as well and the included mouse and gel wrist pad are nice additions.Overall, I expected a bit more out a product this expensive. Most keyboard trays that slide on tracts, like this one, are under $50. But this particular tray is adjustable and extremely sturdy. Whether I would purchase it over is a bit of a coin toss.June 2012 Update---------------------After having the tray three and a half years with nearly daily use, the tray finally broke down. The piece of one of the arms that keeps the tray locked in place broke.
Happy Anniversary! Kenwood's new 25th Anniversary CD/MP3 head unit is a marvel of sight and sound.Cosmetics:The first thing you'll notice when pulling this receiver out of the package is that it's one stunning piece of hardware. The front bezel glistens with a high gloss black, the buttons and knobs (of which there are a few small black buttons, a silver knob and hat switch) are classy and non-intrusive to the eyes. The large display adorns the front rather nicely. This is a heavy unit, whose build quality is evident. The dimensions are standard single DIN, so it won't present any unusual installation issues.Rating: 4.5/5Features:While this is one hot looking unit, its features are where it really shines. Externally, the front face is motorized to allow access to the CD slot. I like this design because it allows for a larger display then is otherwise possible with a permanent CD slot. I also like the fact that the CD slot is protected from dust, etc. This unit does not have Kenwood's D-mask pluss that flips the face around completely as a security measure, and its a good thing, because Kenwood's D-mask mechanism tends to burn out fairly quickly. The face is removable and what's left behind offers a blinking red security light. The unit also comes with a Kenwood case to protect the face. Speaking of the face, Kenwood added a 4000 color organic EL display to this unit, and its a beauty. In demo mode, the head unit will strut its stuff with little videos and graphics that are astounding. Organic EL (OEL) display, what does that really mean and why should I care? OEL displays are an evolution of the standard LCD displays that equip most other cd players. OEL offers greater contrast, greater visability in direct sunlight, and larger viewing angles. The display is truly a sight to behold.Flipping the unit around reveals all the essentials one would expect from a top quality head unit: the standard motorola antenna input, 3 sets of preouts (front, rear, subwoofer), Kenwood's proprietary input for CD changers, ipods, and satellite radio receivers, and a set of versatile RCA inputs. The preouts are all 5v, which will send a top quality signal to your external amplifier, should you use one.Internally, is where things get really interesting. No expense was spared when the engineers are Kenwood designed this baby, and it shows: oxygen free copper wiring, audiophile grade capacitors, noise isolation barriers, gold plated preouts, and a world class digital signal processor setup. If you zoned out for that part, I don't blame you, but this is important: Kenwood used dual, independent, 24bit Burr Brown digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in this unit, that's a big deal. Burr Brown DACs are the audio industry standard for signal processing, and I'm talking about for top quality home audio! The DACs are the heart of this setup and Kenwood used two Burr Brown DACs, not just one, they have one DAC for each channel, to completely elminate crosstalk and noise. To give you a comparison, Alpine, a leader in the car audio world, uses a single 1bit DAC...This unit features CD, MP3/WMA/AAC playback (on CDs CD-Rs or CD-RWs), XM or Sirius (native) support and is HD radio ready. The am/fm tuner works substantially better then you're OEM unit, so expect an increase there. The onboard amp supplies 22w RMS x 4, pretty standard stuff. For increased flexibility and sound quality, you can shut off the internal amp and go with an external setup. Kenwood's use of top quality components clearly reflects in this units vital stats. Frequency response is 10-20,000hz, which covers the entire human audible spectrum (and below for the bass), and CD signal-to-noise ratio is an impressive 110db (very clear signal compared to most other makers). The FM tuner has 9.3dBf sensitivity, which is better then most.This unit has a plethora of configuration options to suit even the most demanding audiophile. Speaker size, position, and frequency adjustments abound, you have a parametric and 5 band preset EQ, SRS WoW sound imaging controls, standard balance/fade bias, two zone control, 2 save slots for audio presets, the list goes on and on. Oh, did I mention this head unit also tracks car performance? That's right, Kenwood built in a Graphic Motion Analyzer to judge (and record, if you wish) lateral G-force measurements, acceleration/deceleration, etc and it looks fantastic on the high quality display. You have stopwatch and laptime features built-in as well, no need for additional hardware or special installation requirements. I find this feature to be largely useless for those of us who simply listen to music, but I imagine the import/tuner crowd will enjoy this extra.Rating: 5/5Sound Quality - Subjective evaluationMy setup is a 1999 Chevy Camaro Z28 coupe running this head unit, and a full set of Polk MOMO MMC6500 6 1/2" components powered by a 4-channel PPI-4125 (125w RMS/channel) amp. All connectors, 16ga. speaker wire, and interconnects are JL Audio Premium. Also, the entire car has been covered with dynamat extreme, brown bread, and dynaliner. After getting everything installed and tuned, I hit the unit with my standard battery of acoustic tests. First disc is Crystal Method. Whether you like techno or not, there are few more demanding test discs out there then Vegas and Tweekend. The synthesizers were crisp, bass was tight and potent (without any noticable distortion), and the audio spectrum was fully represented. My reference speakers, the Polks, are some of the most natural sounding speakers I've ever dealt with, so they provide a good test for the head unit. I then moved to acoustic pieces, the Crimson Tide soundtrack (for bass) and Keb Mo' (for voice clarity and a nice steel guitar twang). Everything sounded great. For comparison purposes, I listen to my test CDs on my home system: Sennheiser HD600 headphones, Denon stereo amp, Rotel CD player. No car is going to be as accurate or spacious across the spectrum as my Sennheisers, but I didn't notice any audio anomalies with the head unit, everything functioned like a charm.Rating: 5/5Real-world Usability and ErgonomicsAs you probably already know, the Kenwood head unit has a minimalist design interface. You have a menu button, a source button, attenuation button, a volume knob with pushbutton ability, and a 4 position hat switch for am/fm switching, radio tuning, and cd song switching. The problem with a clean interface is that everything needs to be buried in menus, some of which are accessible only when the unit is off, on standby, or when its playing. Additionally, there are no radio preset buttons on the face, so you have to enter a menu and then select, which is annoying. The other problem I had was that the volume knob is not very tall, its hard to grip. The hat switch is not very tall either, and has the same drawback. Basically, if you need to do anything other then change the volume or song/radio station while driving, good luck. I found that the included remote offers a nice fix for this problem. I do most of my adjustments and selections using the remote, so I don't have to mess around with the buttons on the face, and that makes things easier.Rating: 2.5/5Conclusion: For their 25th Anniversary, Kenwood has unleashed an uncompromising audio monster on the world of mobile audio. Build quality, fit and finish, audio adjustments, and sound quality are second to none, its that simple. With that being said, the ergonomics are not very good, the user's manual is poor, and all options are buried deep in menus. If you want ease of use, look elsewhere, because this audiophile requires a learning curve and isn't fun to use mess around with while driving. Some may find the Graphic Motion Analyzer to be neat and useful, I find it a bit silly. Also, you can't forget, Organic EL display, which is the high water mark for all head unit displays at this point (short of a true TFT DVD screen).
Product arrived on time and fully charged. I was hessitant as some battery reviews on amazon made me leery that I might be making a mistake. Battery operates as promised and I would call this a perfect transaction!
I have many laptop bags and this one is the best for traveling on planes (as well as most anywhere else). It is the one bag that is made to easily slip under the seat in front of you. The three ways to carry it are fantastic, especially as a backpack. It is comfortable and convenient to get the straps out. f you want to look less kid-like or hiker-like going to a meeting, use the shoulder strap or handle. Best of all, when on a trip and want some R&amp;R, dump out all of your work paraphenalia, and your laptop, and use it as a terrific backpack. I couldn't be more pleased with it.
All in all, I am very pleased with this unit.Setup was quick and easy and the USB connection has always worked well for me. Scanning directly to a file (jpg or MS Word) is very nice. Scanning directly to PDF should have been added, but I use the freeware doPDF in it's place.My only complaint is that even in draft mode, you go through ink too fast. The cartridge is cheap (around $14) but it only last for I'll guess 150-200 pages. Keep a spare cartridge on hand.
The feet are well made and solid metal. The fasteners supplied with it will only work if you have inside access to the speaker cabinet. I tried using them (they are hammer in threaded inserts) but they quickly break out if the speaker is moved. As most people dont have inside speaker access, and like me are retrofitting a speaker, you will need to be a bit handy to install these. You will have to buy additional mounting devices that are threaded inserts that screw into holes you have to drill in the bottom of the speaker case. And then since these devices are metric and I could not find matching metric inserts, you will have to tap SAE threads in the feet and buy or make your own threaded shafts buy cutting a head of a bolt.
This player is exactly what my family needed to keep all our dvds from becoming scratched when they were sitting out. The player is easy to use although very slow! It is so slow it is almost painful waiting for it to switch between movies. That said, it does the job well and I would agree with all the more "sophisticated" reviews of the player here.
We just returned from Central Europe, where we drove 11 countries. After clothes,passports and a visa card, this item was the most important. It was so important to me, everytime I left the car, I slipped it in my pocket. It saved my so much time finding the right road, making the right turn, finding hotels etc. Right off the bat where we landed in Vienna at dark, it started doing it's job by helping us negoitiate a maze of highways, then narrow streets, directly to our hotel. We use the voice called Jack which was our favorite. Jack was very good at estimating an arrival time, the screen was also very easy to see. There is an amazing amount of information stored inside. Driving in European traffic is not easy, especially Italy. With Jack you are never lost, he is invaluable. I even used it in the pedestrian mode while walking. He got us out of Venice Italy. There we just followed his directions, while I noticed people around me kept checking the map and scratching their heads. I would mark where we parked and Jack would see to it that we found the car when we were done walking the cities. Jack was especially helpful in Krakow, Saltzberg and the previously mentioned Venice. Having the ferries on the map helped too, for instance at lake Como, where not taking a ferry would be a mistake. It is interesting that you can zoom in on a mountain road, and check to see if it is loaded with switchbacks so tight that they don't show on a paper map.I didn't give Jake five stars for a couple of reasons, although I would have given him 4.5 if I could have. Jack was very simple to operate and intuitive. I would really like a few more simple features, such as elevation, click on map distance feature, and most importantly an indication telling you on each screen the scale of the map. Check your map coverage before you go, some countries in Eastern Europe are not loaded with detail, such as Slovenia, Croatia, and Slavick Republic, to name the ones that I found lacking. I am sure though that you can buy more countries although it was supposed to be loaded with Europe, and those countries are the "new Europe" per Donald Rumsfeld.I worked perfectly right out of the box. I would recommend the sandbag mount for the dash. It's a little heavier than I like to travel with, but there again it was worth it. It stayed in place, has a nice swivel, and it can easily be detached and set on the floor under the seat to hide it while away from the car.I used the currency converter several times, but I would suggest you update it before you go. I played around with the blue tooth phone before I left, and it seems like a good feature. I didn' get to use it, because my tmobile cell phone that was supposed to work in Europe didn't.If your are heading to Europe, take Jake with you without a doubt.
Believe the reviews that the slider will break after time. The camera worked ok for about 2 years, but now the slider won't activate the lens. Very poor design. The camera also is horrible at night or with low light. The battery life is realy bad. Will only last for about an hour. Now I'm stuck with all the extra memory cards and batteries for an Olympus. Even so, I still won't purchase another Olympus!
I purchased this product to have full duplex skype call into a weekly conference call. We disturb the boss in the next cubicle so we would go to a room with a bad phone but a network connection. The C100S works as advertised even on my Windows 7 computer. The add-on software does not function on anything other than XP but I knew that from previous reviews.The interesting part I discovered was that this makes an excellent microphone for my laptop. This means that when I am making Camtasia screen trainings, I do not have to wear the cheesy headphones/boom microphone to dictate the instructions. I can just speak into the air and the C100S picks up my voice with great clarity. The speaker makes a better replacement for my laptop speakers too and is portable. Please notice I wrote "better" than a laptop speaker system but it is stereo and not "tinny" like a laptop.
This is a waste of money. The charger stops working after 2 months. Purchased and used it during the spring break, then left it unused for 2 months and it's dead. Buyers beware.
This thing is unbelievably BAD.I have to reboot it at least twice a day, it either locks up or causes the mouse to shoot off in one direction. Only way to resolve is to unplug.IOGEAR offer no Firmware update either.AVOID at all cost!
good idiot proof product! i know nothing about computers or routers. this thing needs to be plugged in and thats it - it works. anywhere: in america, in europe, in near east - anywhere.
It is old tech, being used on an old printer. You know the type, actually made out of more metal than plastic, has outlasted numerous &#34;model of the month&#34; inexpensive printers, etc. Just does not support a NIC. This is the best method of keeping this workhorse functional.
It does what it is supposed to do. I have used several of these no problems yet. I put it in my camcorder and it is ready to work. It has never given me a hard time. I get full 30 minutes of recording time.
This cable works fine for connecting my PC to the TV for streaming HULU but will not work for connecting PS3 to my 3D television. You need to use a High-speed (version 1.4 I think) HDMI cable to get the full capabilities of 3D. I did not know that until it was too late and I had already purchased 3 of these. Ah well.
I've tried all kinds of earbuds, and these Sennheisers are definitely the best I've found in terms of staying put, even with fairly vigorous activity. Sound is good, too. Unfortunately the design, which helps lock the buds in place, also put a little pressure on the ear, meaning these are not the most comfortable I've ever used, But if you're tired of constantly repositioning earbuds, these may work well for you.
Got this for my elderly grandmother who wanted something to keep in her purse for showing off photos of her great-grand kids. This was perfect. The red is a true red, not too bright or too dark. She loves it.
They are good. It is nice that they have a changeble filter. Earwax is a long term problem with earphones. I would have personally prefered having a slightly thicker, more resistant cable, nothing happened to it yet, but it doesn't look very sturdy.The fit is good for me but you could change it by changing the earplug tips.I had sony MDX-71 before, the cable broke because of the asymmetric attachment (a very common thing it seems...) otherwise I was happy with them. That is problably why i am concern about the Isolator's cable. The price dfference with the Etymotic is noticeable, I am not sure yet if it is worth, but sony's tend to break. If the Isolator will last longer then 2 year perhaps it is worth. The fit is also better on the Etymotic, although a little bit less confortable. Sound wise I couldn't feel any difference but I am no expert on that.I have not used them for long time yet. 2 days.
Good construction, works well for point and shoot cameras. Locking mechanics are not for heavier DSLR's.
I also have the CTEK Multi US 7002 charger and these charges are fantastic!!! I love how they will work with all kinds of batteries and they monitor and provide what the battery needs. I strongly recommend you go to the CTEK website and read about the charger. You can't go wrong with these chargers and the quick connection clips make it easy to hook up your battery and start charging.
It's really a no-brainer if you already have some Minolta AF lenses, but even if you don't have an SLR kit this camera should give you something to consider. The Canon 20D is a fine choice, too, but although it has a higher resolution sensor I'd rather have the 7D if I were just beginning to put a system together.Why? The Minolta is a shooter's camera. The ergonomics are absolutely brilliant. Near perfect, even. Plus, the viewfinder is a whole lot better than Canon's or any other body in its range that I know of. That may not sound like a big deal, but it's very, very nice to have, especially if you do any macro work or need to focus manually for whatever reason. Everybody needs to see what they're shooting! I don't know why the other manufacturers don't realize this. Another great feature of the 7D is the large LCD that automatically orientates itself when you shoot vertically.Then there's Minolta's anti-shake thing. It really does work as well as advertised, so if you know how to hold the camera you can really bend the rules with low-light shooting. The flexibility is awesome. Now, it won't work miracles. Don't expect it to give you a sharp photo if your subject's moving and you're shooting at 1/4". And you'll still want to use a tripod with that 300mm unless it's really bright out. But, say you have Minolta's great 50mm f1.4 mounted on the camera. You really can get away with handholding at 1/4" in a lot of situations (provided, of course, that you have good technique). That's what AS is for.The 7D isn't quite perfect, though. Hopefully they've addressed this issue, but a lot of the early 7Ds (mine included) had to be sent back to KM to repair a backfocus problem. In some cases they had to be sent back more than once (mine included again). To their credit, KM has great customer service. They're fast, attentive, and will pay for your shipping if you're unhappy. They've also been known to give away batteries and such to people who've had trouble with their new 7D. And it should be said that Minolta isn't the only company who has had problems like this. Canon had it on their 10D (and may have had it with the 20D for all I know).Other than that, it's hard to find complaints. When I got mine, it cost a little more than its competition and that kind of hurt when I bought it. Now that I've had the camera for eight months, though, I can say it was definitely worth it. I'm very happy with my choice and I wasn't even compelled to go with Minolta because I had a bunch of their glass. If I had Canon or Nikon glass I probably would've stuck with them...I'm not sure that it's worth several thousand dollars to switch over (unless you have money to throw around).But do keep in mind that this is a long term decision. I've alluded to the fact that lenses are the real investments in photography, not bodies. In the long run you'll want to go with a brand that makes the glass you'll want to use. If you're going to be a pro photographer, it may be best to stick with Canon or Nikon because they offer up a little broader selection of lenses than Minolta.But there's still another way of looking at it. How often are you going to need something strange like a tilt-shift lens? They're so expensive and so rarely used it doesn't even make sense for most people to buy one. You can rent them if you need to, though, and you can also rent the body to go with it. So I don't know if I'd be too afraid to go with a 7D if that's what I wanted.Anyway, if that review kind of rambled you have my apologies.
This little unit is not, of course, going to compete with Bose or any of the other high end units out there. However, this has pretty good sound for an under $100 station. It sounded better than just about any of the other models I plugged my ipod into at a couple stores. I didn't bother with the $200 or more units, because that was more than I was willing to pay. I have a smaller house and this does more than a good job filling it with decent sound. If that's what you want, I'd say go ahead and get one. If you like to crank it till the paint peels...of course, this isn't the unit for you.
These adapters are perfect for the new style mid and full size tower cases that have the power supply mounted at the bottom. Most PS cables are not long enough to reach all the way up to the top of the case. I have a ThermalTake V3 case and I needed about 6 more inches of cable for the ATX cables. This was a perfect fit.I highly recommend these for builders who like to keep their cables neat and bundled.
Too many cons, so few pros:1) Very slow "bootup"2) You cannot take photos from a moving car. It complains that that image has to stabilize...3) No lens cover4) Very bad at handling low-light conditions5) Lastly, and most importantly, HP is now charging for their drivers. The only company which charges $ for the driver, in case you lose the CD which comes with the camera!! I think this is outrageous. I can only hope other companies dont follow this example...
This has been a God send for me. I am "directionally challenged" and now I can find anything. Very simple to use and the price was very reasonable.
Instead of leaving more wire to help in pulling them through the connectors' posts (as instructed by Leviton), it's easier to use a plastic card, like an old credit card, to push the wires all the way down through the posts. This way, and even if wires use a thicker jacket, posts are able to connect just like they should. Very Good product, but Leviton should provide us with a tool, similar to a credit card, to help in fitting the wires into the posts.
I've had this fan for several years and its worked well so far. The back and side vents are great for airflow on padded surfaces (bed, couch) and I appreciate the two fan speeds. I always use high unless watching a quiet movie.After 3 years, the plug that goes into the USB has loosened up and I need to angle it just right to have it power up appropriately. I still think I've gotten my money's worth out of it and am strongly considering replacing it with the same thing. The only reason I would not is the side-branch on the power cord (shown in others photos) means that I can only use this in the right side USB port of my Dell XPS laptop, so that it does not block the power input. This results in warm air being blow forward, instead of back, a slight annoyance.Its a decent product for the price and fairly indestructible. (Note, if the fan clogs due to dust, just UNPLUG IT and stick a pencil tip in to manually rotate the fan until it unsticks.)
Great protection, perfect fit, easy installation. The only complaint is the color. I have a grey macbook pro so the color doesn't quite pop like a white macbook would.
I think this router might be getting a bad rep on the wireless end, because it comes with a proprietary setting enabled by default that I think does more harm than good. If you have this router and are getting intermittent or no wireless connectivity, and you've verified all your settings are right, try this.This router (Belkin model F5D7230-4, and other models) has a (proprietary?) feature called "Protected Mode". The default setting on this model (at least the one I got), unlike other models, has that mode set to "Auto" under the Wireless settings, which I take to mean "on". So turn it off. It's wonky, because even tho it's a proprietary feature, there is NO documentation in the router's online "Help" section. However, it IS described in the user's manual:"As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When protected mode is ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves best performance results. If you are in an environment with very little--or no--other wireless network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with Protected mode OFF."Okay, so if it works best off, why does it ship in "Auto" mode? Turn it off. On other models, by default it does ships with the feature "off".Basically, I recommend setting this router up as simply as possible, but still having wireless encryption, of course.. So here are my further recommendations for setting this up. There's another (proprietary?) feature called "Turbo" mode. Again, no description of this on the interface itself, but it is described in the manual:"Turbo mode is enabled by default. It allows the Router or Access Point to use frame bursting to deliver the maximum throughput, 2 times faster than any standard 802.11g equipment, to 802.11g clients. This measurement is based on aggregate throughput in a mixed 802.11b and 802.11g environment. Belkin 802.11g clients with the latest driver will support Turbo mode. Clients that do not support Turbo mode will operate normally with it enabled."Again, I recommend turning it off. I also recommend deleting "Belkin Router" from the "domain" section under (I think) LAN settings, just keeping that field blank, and leaving wireless Channel as Auto (default choice, which normally goes to Channel 11 in the USA). And, as with any wireless rouer, you DEFINITELY want to put in a new wi-fi network name (SSID). Change the default SSID to something impersonal, but still unique. Further recommendations are keeping the thing well-ventilated, such as propping it up (securely) at an angle so air flows below it, above, and around the sides, and adjust the antenna of course then so it is vertical. Another thing I did was to turn Range Extension on, but I'm not sure that's necessary or if it just creates unnecessary heat, but since my friend was across the country, I was trying to pull out all the stops.I chose this router for a friend (who purchased it on their own, and then I set it up). I chose it because it was the cheapest one in the store, and Belkin is a generally respected name when it comes to all their equipment (if often having the reputation of being a little expensive), and my past knowledge of their reputation with routers was good. Even though they don't make them themselves, but farm them out to others, their choices in the past have been good.I initially set the router up at my home. I noticed that I had trouble connecting using Vista's wireless connection wizard, and I hate wizards and Vista's "wow" crap in general, so I got frustrated and found a "connect manually" choice, which was a whole lot easier for me, and after that, I was able to connect fine wirelessly for that time I was setting it up. However, my friend took it home and reported back that the laptop wasn't connecting, then it did, and then it stopped after a few minutes. Only then did I come to Amazon and read the reviews, where I saw so many others having similar issues. I suspected Protected and/or Turbo modes, so I did a little research, which confirmed my suspicions. I read a review of a similar Belkin router, the following excerpt summing it succinctly: "[Protected Mode] seems to make the network invisible to wireless devices you may be trying to set up for the first time".With my friend having gone home (across the country), I was relieved to find this router has a remote admin mode (called Remote Management in the router). I learned this by downloading the User Manual. The manual doesn't have great screen shots, and my friend is not tech-savvy, but after only moderate pain, I had them successfully enable Remote Management, and tell me the WAN IP address (which, strangely enough, is nowhere to be found under WAN Settings--you have to go to the "Home" page of the interface, and it tells you there). I was then able to plug their WAN IP address into my browser, and wham--I'm signing in and configuring their router from across the country (we had set up an Admin Password together before leaving--very important).So after disabling Protected and Turbo modes remotely, and doing my other recommendations above, my friend's laptop then connected immediately and automatically, with no action on their part (I had originally set up the laptop with the router when my friend was here). The connection now seems reliable and strong. My friend commented that it seemed fast.I think this is a good router for a beginner or someone who wants to purchase & config it for a less-advanced user. First, it looks cool in person, which means a surprising amount to newbies (frustratingly), but more importantly, the interface is very easy to understand, and well laid-out and not intimidating or illogical, unlike some of D-Link's later interfaces. Part of that is the logical layout itself. Some part of that is the absence of a lot of advanced features most people will never use, such as being able to tweak the Beacon and Broadcast Interval settings on wireless. However, the truly important advanced features seem to be there, such as MAC address filtering (both wired and wireless, where some routers won't let you filter wired MAC addies), Remote Admin, and the standard fare. The only thing I noticed that i'd like to see would be an option to completely disable the radio from the interface (because apparently the antenna is non-removable/non-upgradeable), but then again, you CAN set the radio to not broadcast its SSID (network name).I liked this router enough that I only half-jokingly offered to my friend to trade my current router for this one--an offer which was promptly declined! :)The router has 4 or 5 wired network ports in the back. It feels very lightweight. I didn't see any holes for airflow or heat management and it does not stand on its side, which is why I recommended leaning it against something on an angle (airflow is an issue on most home routers). The LED light array on the front seemed less obnoxious than D-Link's. For wi-fi encryption, I chose WPA-PSK. The password field is less confusing than some other brands, and it lets you choose either a hexadecimal or plain-text password, and it doesn't make you fill up all 64 or 128 characters, unlike some other brands I've seen IIRC, which can ironically make for a more complex password in some cases, because people can pick a long phrase they can actually remember. The passphrase we chose was long and plain-text, but did not use all the characters allowed, and it worked just fine with the Vista laptop.Further recommendation: if you're not a newbie, you'll know you don't have to run that silly "installation CD" that comes with the router. They REALLY encourage you to run the CD before you do ANYTHING, even before plugging in the router. It is obviously aimed at trying to cut down on the amount of tech support calls, which in spirit is a good idea. However, this gives new users the impression that routers need some kind of "driver" to work properly on a computer, which isn't true. Although the CD is probably nothing more than a glorified Computer-Based Training session, I wish they'd just provide a real manual instead (they do provide a paper Quick Start Guide). However, newbies will probably appreciate the interactive guidance and it does sound like a good idea for them. I don't know how many other companies are doing this now (nothing similar came with the 2 other routers I've bought, although the second one did have a "Wizard" built into the interface), but this could be a value-added feature for beginners who don't have a generous computer-savvy friend.The default gateway address for this router is 192.168.2.1, not the traditional ~.0.1. This is good, because most DSL and cable modems are now selfishly commandeering ~.0.1. Another good thing is that I was able to do either all or almost all interface functions in Mozilla (Firefox of Seamonkey) browsers. I think there may have been one screen where I needed to switch to IE, though; I can't remember. I know that tonight when I did remote admin for my friend, I didn't have any problem. I made a bookmark for 192.168.2.1 in my friend's Mozilla browser before leaving, and named it "Router". This way, I could just tell them to drop down Bookmarks, and choose "Router" when the inevitable tech support call came.I didn't bother updating the firmware, because I usually don't mess with firmware unless something's not working right--and I almost did so tonight in attemt to solve the wireless problem. Since updating firmware usually resets all previous settings (and often, backed-up settings [which this router allows you to do] won't work in newer firmware versions [somewhat defeating the purpose of backup settings, I think]), and we got it working right, I left it on the original firmware. The firmware version it shipped with was 9.01.05, and the latest version is 9.01.07--not too far off, and from August 8, 2007--pretty recent as of this writing, so as of this writing, the firmware is still being actively developed.That's about it, as far as commenting on things I haven't seen in other reviews. One last comment could be that DSL modems now commonly act more like cable modems, from the perspective that you don't have to input all that PPoE information directly into the routers anymore, and you can leave the router's WAN configuration in "Dynamic" (i.e. standard cable modem). The DSL modems I've seen recently give you the option of letting the router handle the PPoE info, or the modem, and I strongly recommend letting the modem handle it--it's just easier in multiple ways. So what I mean is don't necessarily set this router's WAN setting up as "PPoE" just because you have DSL. "Dynamic", the default setting, is much easier if you can let the DSL modem handle that. For most cable users, this and most other routers will pick up the cable modem automatically.Final thoughts: cable modems and DSL modems need to be power cycled (unplug, wait 10-15 seconds, plug back in) to change network devices (i.e. changing from a computer directly plugged into the cable modem, to attaching your router). I'm sure this is covered in the guidance CD, but it's worth mentioning. Also, with reviews on any router, you're going to see a lot of people having reliability problems, and it's usually going to focus around wireless. So if horrified by the reviews, make sure to check out other routers' reviews as a reality check. Also, different routers will tend to have people of different skill levels using them, which I think can affect review ratings. In this router's case, it draws many new and less-skilled users, who have more difficulty, as configuring a router is going to probably be the most complex thing an average user ever does with a computer. What routers do, even (especially?) home routers, is actually incredibly complex, and it's a minor miracle they are available at such low prices, as they are like mini computers in their own right. That is the other reason for so many bad reliability reviews with routers in general, far worse than with other products.Conclusion: a nice router with a good, understandable interface, for a good price, which has most of the advanced features most people will need, and therefore very good for the beginner or average-needs advanced user. Sad that one or two simple but badly-chosen default settings are apparently causing a lot of trouble and making the router seem less reliable than it is. Armed with the knowledge in this review as a proviso, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this router. BTW, tier 1 tech support, though free and on a toll-free number, is apparently Asian Indian from what I've read, and not very helpful. This product gets 4 stars, not 5, because of that, and the obvious problem-causing default setting.
Samsung's YP-T5H is a very attractive model that feels rather well-made. I decided to choose it over comparable iRivers, due to their added bulk and somewhat 'plasticky' appearance. I've had it for quite a few months now, and its intuitive, easy-to-use interface coupled with its ability to double as a flash drive (it really is plug and play--never had to use the included software cd at all) are a major plus. The quality of FM depends on your location--sometimes you'll get static, and other times it will be clear. The battery life is somewhat disappointing, which is why I'm giving it a 4 and not a 5. Overall, not bad.
Awesome! But... expensive? Maybe, but it sounds better than the rest by far and at least as good as its price!
There are two places I can find ink for my R2400 other than amazon. Adorama (which sells them in amazon) and Atlex.Both are almost the same as far as pricing except Adorama's shipping is free. Atlex is close to my studio so I can drive there if I want to pick up some ink or paper the same day if it is required.On a side note I hate that companies try to force you to upgrade and create landfills of these machines that work well. I had to run a special program to stop the printer from auto-stopping which Epson does to make sure the quality of it's prints doesn't diminish which is another way of saying that you need to throw away the machine and buy another. Planned Obsolescence in other words. I hope to continue using this printer for several more years. The price of ink has gone up every year and it used to cost $9 and now it's up to $13 per cartridge.
The cartridge works as advertised. If it fails early I'll post. The original cartridge failed early so we will see. Normal shipping is sloooooooooooooooooooooow. I guess they sit around for a week before doing anything. So if you need it fast pay the extra for the shipping.
Great product the first unit had a dead key and Logitech replaced the unit right away without even taking the defective one in return.Second one worked great and is a no brainer to use once you get the feel for it.
I'm very happy with this mount.The construction seem's to be quit sturdy and is easy to mount. I bought this mount for my whistler xtr-140 radar/laser detector.I found that when mounted to windsheild, it put my device at an odd angle and i was afraid it wouldn't work properly. I have a '06' gto and windshield is at quite a severe angle so i mounted it on the dash instead. Iv'e had this mount for about a week and have had no problems. the center console extend's all the way to the dash and is made of smooth plastic so the suction seem's to hold just fine.If you have a smooth surface on your dash, it should work just fine. Just remember to clean with alcohol before mounting to remove any cleaners or polishes. Would have given it 5 star's but haven't had it long enough for long term performance.
I just received my 17" Powerbook and it was PERFECT out of the box!I have owned IBM/Sony/Dell and never have I just: 1)Open Box 2)Plug in 3)Turn on 4)Answer a few network questions 5)On-Line!! It launched into a quick software update and not one freeze, error message or hours on hold with tech support (somewhere in India-in the case of Dell) What a great design!What I can add to Stephen's review is this, consider the Apple Care protection plan. Not that you will need tech support but just to have batteries covered is worth the cost. Any battery is going to have a limited life especially if you have some heavy drain/charge cycles. Apple unlike other companies just asks some simple on-line questions and they will overnight you a new battery without delay, period!If you read consumer reports you will see for yourself the kind of quality and service you will receive. No other company even comes close!If you have a need for windows(Microsoft) you can purchase software to make your Mac act like Windows XP (without the crashes) and run the software you might need.Side note, if you are a student you can receive some nice discounts from Apple.
I purchased this product to use with the Celestron binoculars. Assembly was straight forward and it does the job. However, with heavy binoculars the stand will vibrate if touched and takes a minute or two to stabilize. I plan to rebuild it with much sturdier legs and bracing. For the price it isn't bad, but it is far from being a stableplatform for easy viewing.
Fulfills my expectations. Screen could be better is my only complaint.Easy to use and travel with. Have been able to connect to internet wherever I am. Fast and dependable. Would recommend especially if screen were better.
This is the 2nd shuffle I've bought (1 for me and 1 for my husband). They are simple to use, with extremely simple directions. I am not a tech-savy person and yet I was able to learn how to download music from CD's and from itunes. I use it when I run and am on the treadmill-it's superlight and I just clip it to my waistband or stick it in my pocket. I love it!
This is a great little mp3 player. Considering my kids tell me I am technoligically challenged, I was able to figure this out on my own. It has great sound and the earbuds are pretty decent. I use this in my vehicle since I don't have a CD player. It works great. The instructions that come with it are not good but is easy to figure out. The adapter to use with it for the auto is expensive but is nice to be able to use your auto speakers. I would higly recommend this Sansa.
Excellent for its stated purpose when mounted on a very substantial tripod with a large camera attached. I suggest drilling, tapping and attaching a hook to the weighted end to hang a weight to counterbalance the camera for added setup stability.
I bought this device because I have an older HD television with only one HDMI input. I was hoping to be able to run my satellite dish and upconverting DVD player on the TV. Forget every other feature this device might offer. The connectors are of such low quality that jiggling the HDMI cables will cause the signal to drop in and out. Even without touching anything, the signal will drop out randomly. Every time this happened, I was able to restore the picture by jiggling the HDMI cables. I tried different cables (new and old ones that I knew worked) in different configurations. After an afternoon of frustration, I just pulled the device out. It will be headed for the trash.
This mount works great...as long as you don't try to move it from car to car. It's advertised as a portable mount but if you move it between cars 5 or 10 times it will no longer work. Part of the suction cup says on your window each time it's removed. The resulting pitting on the cup causes it to no longer be able to hold its suction rendering it unusable. If you buy this thing, leave it in one car and buy one for each of your other cars. If you plan to switch between cars I suggest you buy a friction mount instead.
Great product and still cheaper than buying it at walmart. I will definitely buy this product and others like it again from cables to go!!!
While this may be a great product it did me no good.. I was not able to refill my ink cartridges ....too much trouble and mess!
The color screen on this is reflective -- meaning in direct sunlight it looks monochrome. Very dim in office light, or semi-darkness. So if you are using your PDA mostly indoors or want something comfortable to read go with the m500 as it is excellent in all lighting conditions.Big drawback: no contrast or brightness control, you are stuck with what PALM presets.
Before getting this filter, I was constantly turning up the temperature of my pics in iPhoto, especially for photos when I used flash. This saves me the trouble. I use it all the time.
Its so0o0o0o mush fun, i never get bored, it never breaks, and ROOOCXXXXXX!
I have just purchased a DT102A from Best Buy and when I tried to use it for the first time it could not read any of the brand new DVDs I had just purchased and kept giving me a "disc error" message. It is now on its way back to Best Buy for an exchange.
I just received the Westcott 60" umbrella expecting it to match the Photoflex 60" umbrella that I already own. They both seem of good quality and operate similarly but there is certainly a difference in size. I've taken a picture of both, [...] The Wescott umbrella is on the left and noticeably smaller than the Photoflex umbrella on the right.
I have CableVision.I agree with Brenda,something is wrong with the sound. When you change the (regular non-HD)channels, it takes about 10 seconds for the sound to come on. HD channes are aok. I guess I have to purchase a sound system or something. I also agree that "Image clarity is somwhat lacking in clarity and there is more image distortion" than I had expected too. Color is good but the sound system quality is not good. Ambilight is terrific!
And for just 16 bucks. I work at a Radio Station and they work perfectly. They have a really good sound, not great, but really really good!
My laptop is finally completely wireless! I received this mouse three days ago and I am already wondering how I had lived without it! It's definitely worth the money...I'd recommend this cool little device to anyone.
I just received this product today. The product is not bad, but just few things...1. The Sonicstage software blows for transferring and removing music. You can get around the transfer problem with the VAIO Pocket Player File Transfer Program (http://esupport.sony.com). With it, you can simply drag and drop albums, songs, or artists. You will still need Soniccrap to remove music.2. The earbuds suck. You will need to go buy a good pair of earbuds for the product.3. If the product were a true MP3 drag and drop as a USB drive, it would be a great product. The time it takes to transfer music sucks. 15 minutes to transfer about 225 MB of music to the application.Other than these three items, the product is very good and it deserves 4 stars. Now I hope I feel the same way 3 months to 2 years from now. After 2 years, I assume I am going to be donating it to a good cause and getting something new and better.Lastly, I think that this product blows Apple's iPod shuffle out of the water.
I already own one. Bought a second one for my grandson. Very easy to use. Sound quality better than expected. Highly recommended.
The media center PC is quite a cool concept. . . The new windows version is pretty cool too! I do like the computer; but I do not like the fact that there are no open PCI slots. With all the components in the box, there is no real room to expand, only to replace.The Audigy sound card is exceptional. It is capable of supporting Dolby 5.1 surround sound. The nVidia GeForce MX 420 graphics is not the best, but it isn't bad. I still wish they would start packing them with the TI GeForce cards, they are considerably better. The onboard memory reader is a plus. The only problem is that it only has four of the five current flash-style card slots. It supports Sony Memory Stick, Smart Media, Compact Flash, and Secure Digital. It does not support the new XD memory type used in many Olympus digital cameras.The unit comes with great speakers. The processor speed is good, P4 2.53 GHz. 512 MB of DDR RAM is a must for today's demanding applications and games. The DVD recorder is cool. The audio/video equipment is awesome. The fact that you can capture television is great.The HP f70 flat panel monitor is a great compliment to this machine. It is expensive, but a quality piece. This machine as a whole is great. If you are not a fan of assembling your own computer, you will not find a machine with more already on-board capabilities. . .epc
These headphones are lightweight, very comfortable, and have surprisingly good sound for cans in this price range.
Can notice the differance going from Cat 5 to Cat 6. Plugs in easy, no problems. Even works with wireless routers under them.
I just purchased a pair of these on 7/13/07 to replace the smaller BIC DV-52SIB's. When I opened the box one of the speaker grills was damaged. But not enough for some good ole super glue. The frame of the grill was broken on one side and a few small pieces also. I just glued the frame and other pieces back in place and let the grill dry overnight. The next morning they were good as new. But the speakers themselves were is excellent shape. I'm using these as rear surround speakers in an eleven speaker 7.1 system. I put the DV52SIB's in the master bedroom system and use the DV62si's in their place upstairs in the bonus room.The sound is great for a small speaker at this price. They have good bass response for a small rear fill speaker. I'll give it some more time before judging them. But good so far.
I got the general Nikon kit lens 18-55 and 55-200, the Nikkor 18-200mm VR, Sigma 18-200mm OC (returned) and this lens, the Nikkor 50mm 1.8. I would say I use the Nikon 18-200mm VR now 90% of the time. This len is trickier to use with the Nikon D40, which you have to manually focus. There is a focus indicator, but I still get too many blur. This lens is definitely for portrait and fine for indoor lowlight. I found the depth of field best for portrait and the landscape isn't as good as the 18-200VR. The 18-200mm's VR feature is actually almost as good as this lens for indoor. 50mm as a prime lens means too much walking around to get the right shot. Definitely you can tell that this lens is one of the fastest and see the large aperture, I don't have the f1.4 version.This len fits tighter to the camera body then my other lens. The manual focus is very smooth to operate. Leave the f number alone, unless you have an older manual camera.When you get all the settings right, you can get some of the sharpest image out there. The manual focus for the D40 has some hits and misses to get the right sharpness. The price is fair.
These speakers are a backup to the speakers that come with my laptop. I never expected too much from these to begin with , other than a friend of mine had some Base 201's back in 1988 that I have never forgotten. They sounded amazing , so assumed for the most part that anything that Bose made would fill the order of my musical needs.I have been using the EQ setting with my soundcard to tweak these for different types of music I listen to. For the most part I will say these are much better than listening to the little cheesey speakers that come with my laptop DV6. Happy there is a type of governor control on the Volume , some people turn it to the Maximum and blow the speakers. So this is like an Anti-dummy feature which I appreciate.Setup was pretty straightforward , always good to take a bit longer and relax a tad when reading the instructions which came with a One through Four with pictures even! Keeping the Volume knob to the Left of Twelve O clock give the best performance.These do crank pretty good for their size , these are powerful enough that if you have room mates they will be asking you to turn it down a bit.These DO turn off also , I maxed the gain on the media player and the speakers/Headphones to 100% and turn these on when I startup my laptop. I am sure I expected more from these than they are actually capable of delivering but hey I was hopeful.As it stands I am ok with these speakers I am a name brand Loyalist so expected much more from the onset.
Says the item is 25 foot HDMI to HDMI, but actually is Male HDMI to Male DVI 25 foot cable. Kept it since under $10 and I'm sure there will be a use for it. Even the barcode/label says it is HDMI to HDMI though. Item is fine, just the wrong product. Rating 3/5 for that reason
These work great when running. Normal earbud style headphones fall out of my ears after a few miles because I sweat a lot. Regular over-the-head style headphones don't stay in place. Devices with foam pads don't last long for me because the foam falls apart quickly. I've worn these on 15+ mile runs without any problems. They don't weigh much, which is important to me. And they are easy to store because they fold up. The only improvement I could suggest would be a little clip to keep the cord from flopping around during a run. This is my third pair. I highly recommend these, and will continue to use them.
I received this HD DVD player two days ago and that'ss what I been doing... Waiting!Even though I consider myself as an experimented Hi-End Audio user, it was very hard to get the player work properly, and when do so, it was not amazing, as it was supposed to be. I beleive all these problems came from the HDMI output and the desperate measures the industry is taking for content protection.An example of the problems I encounter with this player was that if you switch the source when the player is on it will display HDMI error 0, It took me 15 minutes, rebooting the unit 6 times and configuring it again and again. When I finally get an image it dispayed a black fat line on the left side! Well you have to be very patience, I recomend that you first prepare yourself a Vodka tonic and get confortable on you couch before setting it up!I have a Marantz DPL proyector and a Stweart 100" Screen and displaying the 720p image from the HD-DVD was not so diferent from a scaled 720p Marantz DVD player, in some areas I'm getting better picture from the DVD, like in reds in wich on the HD DVD I'm getting black interlaced lines.I hope the Blu-ray is better, one week ago I was shure I will buy both as soon as they were out, today I say WAIT! they are both not ready for the market. Oh, and you will pay 1000 usd for something that in 6 months will be better and cost you 150usd
I have had nothing but problems with this wireless camera. I purchased the unit from Amazon (great service and delivery within 1 day) and tried to set it up to connect to my Linksys Router (WRT54G) and have never been able to have it work through the wireless connection. The wireless camera connection to the router never was able to communicate, I spent over 4 hours with the Linksys technical support and went through 3 levels of support before they requested I return the unit to Amazon and get a replacement. I returned the unit to Amazon (once again, excellent service, an apology for the problem and a prompt replacement) and tried to set up the second unit. Once again the same problem on the connection through the wireless portion--after spending another 4 hours with Linksys (very helpful and good tech support center), they asked me to once again send back the unit--they were going to test with a similar setup to my system and figure out the problem. They were not sure if the units sent to Amazon might all be defective, certainly the two I recieved from Amazon have had problems. Amazon informed me they could not replace the unit once again --" As it seems that the problem with this item is more widespread than we originally thought, we are not able to send another replacement.We will investigate and remedy the situation with the item" (Amazon Customer Service)I am waiting Linksys to contact me once again and provide a solution as I really want this wireless camera.Pramesh
I have used these for many tasks and have never had a problem with them. For the price, don't buy anything else.
I don't normally write reviews without owning a product, however.. I have ordered (the 4661) based off the following:If you've never been to avsforum .com, it is a purely message board/forum style website where every manner of A/V is discussed. There are entire forums dedicated to discussing the various technical aspects of LCDs to Plasmas to projectors. Long story short, there is a month old, mile long thread that has nothing but glowing things to say about Samsung's LNTXX61 and LNTXX65/66 series of TVs -- how it's refreshing to have a TV that doesn't have clouding/banding issues. AVSForum is pretty much the site for technophiles, and the positivity is consistent, so it's not just one or two jokers from Samsung trying to make their product look good.THAT is the reason I placed the order for this. It has been a long time since a product line has received that much positive review on that site.Most have said the detail improvement by bumping up to the XX65/6 over the XX61 is subtle. The 4661 has more of a matte finish around the edge whereas the XX65 has a shinier edge -- which most have said is not bothersome when watching a show (some were concerned at first because they could see themselves while watching TV but have said overall it doesn't bother them).DO NOT get wrapped up in the whole "15000:1 versus 10000:1 contrast ratio" marketing difference. The differences are again much more subtle than manufacturers would have you believe. There are whole articles about how anything over 500:1 in anything but a _completely dark_ room is not noticeable to the naked eye.Probably the main reason to perhaps go with the XX65 series is due to the apparently "lacking" speakers on the XX61 series. If you do NOT plan to hook this TV to an external sound system, then it may be worth considering the XX65 for the improved built-in speakers. The 65 has them on the sides, the XX61 has them underneath facing downwards and apparently the sound isn't ideal. Although one might say for the 300 price difference between the two, buy the 61 series and apply that 300 towards a nice stereo receiver like a Yamaha.I hope this information is helpful, I will add once I receive one myself. But if you're on the fence, rest assured you are buying the latest and greatest at a great price (come on.. &lt;2500 for a 46" LCD! Just a year ago that was unheard of) and will NOT be disappointed.If you need more reassurance, head to AVSForum and read the forum on this TV, but let me save you the trouble, I've summarized everything of interest in the above and you'll find pages and pages of "What a relief it is to have a TV that doesn't have the problems that plagued the last generation of LCD panels". The technology has definitely matured with this release.Take a look at Sony's V462500, which is a year old. It was a great model from Sony, but at a year old it's still several hundred more than this set. So the point I'm trying to make is you can feel good about this price.
Very good value for money. Great entry level unit. Does all I need.
I purchased this for a friend as she was unable to find one locally. She was thrilled and said it was 'perfect'. Thanks.
First day I got it, it had trouble connecting. Second day, it wouldnt turn on anymore. I dont understand how a company can sell something of such poor quality.
I've owned and tested many USB flash drives. This one is faster than all but one I tested ($300 4 GB hardware encrypted drive). Don't mess with the others. I thought that this was the same memory as the regular SanDisk (plastic) but it's not. This drive is about four times faster. I have a soft spot for anything Titanium (even though it's just a coating). I've carried this drive on my keys for a few months now and you can hardly tell. I did make one modification because I don't like the existing split ring for hanging. I popped the unit open and drilled and added a cord to the top so that it hangs better on my key ring. I don't recommend this as it is press fit and it may not stay together after you do this.PROS: FAST! STRONG!CONS: Just the way it hangs. I would prefer that the split ring be in the center of the drive, not on the corner.You can't beat this drive. I paid more than twice as much when I purchased mine and never thought twice about it once I realized the difference.
i have this model of MSI Board, is good choice by price-quality(the software for overclock work good, the software reboot the windows if the temperature up too much), but have 1 problem. The Lan Onboard is incompatible with windows XP SP2, the lan work but every time the windows popup network cable disconect(the cable is good), when i try transfer file between my others pc the transfer freeze. i seek driver over the internet but nothing... i found the windows crash, the windows dont start... the problem is the chip VIA VT6122 gigabit lan, Via dont have patch for this problem. i hope that VIA launch the patch quickly...Es muy buena tarjeta por sus caracteristicas, el software para overclok es muy bueno y facil de usar. El problema que tiene esta tarjeta MSI es que el chip VT6122 gigabit lan es medianamente incompatible con el windows xp SP2, el windows muestra cada cierto tiempo cable de red desconectado. la red funciona pero cuando intento transferir un archivo de 100Mb o mas en la red incluso de menos el anuncio se qeda pegado y la transferencia no avanza. he buscado en internet muchos dias y nada, VIA no ha sacado ningun patch para solucionar este conflicto, espero qeu lo haga pronto o MSi o quien sea con tal de solucionar esto, mientras tuve que comprar una tarjeta pci de red. Del resto ningun problema.--------------------------------------------only the first motherboard have the problems with the red, if the serial onboard have a letter A,B or C your lan work fine&iexcl;&iexcl;&iexcl;solo las primeras tarjetas vinieron con ese problema, si el serial que sale en la placa tiene una letra sea esta A, B o C tu red funcionara sin ningun inconveniente.
They are comfortable and have a good base sound. The highs are lacking. I use mine at the gym. They stay in my ear well and provide a good overall sound. I was not expecting a 5.1 surround sound, so with that in mind they are a good quality earphone.
This gave me serious headaches. I couldn't stand it after just one day (8 hours) of sporadic use. A significant portion of edges were dark. Only the center was clear, even with the brightness turned all the way up. It was as if I was in a glaucoma simulation, and my peripheral vision was much darker. I was struggling to see, and tried moving my head around like my husband does when he's watching hockey on TV. Ugh!This may very well be a function of the SIZE of my screen which is 19" on the diagonal. I owned one of these before, for a smaller 15" laptop, and do not recall having this problem.It is possible that this is a bad singular item. But the headaches were real! If indeed this is common for larger screens, 3M should not offer these in the larger sizes.---FYI -"Glaucoma refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure...With untreated or uncontrolled glaucoma, you might eventually notice decreased ability to see at the edges of your vision (peripheral vision)."
Brilliant idea to buy an identical Sony Satellite Receiver to the one that died. Channel lineup, navigation and universal remote work perfectly without changing, and despite the whining of the first agent at DirecTV, the receiver specialist at the company was wonderfully supportive and helpful.My old satellite received died one day and I was forced (according to the DirecTV help desk) to buy a new one, which was more than I was willing to pay. So, I searched on google and found this amazon.com retailer offering the product I had for a fraction of the new unit and without the changes to my personal experience. Great retailer. Shipped wonderfully fast and I was back in operation in no time.
We were pleased with our purchase for an extra battery for our Nikon SLR camera. These rechargeable batteries last a long time. We can shoot pre-wedding, wedding ceremony & reception pictures for any size wedding and still have battery power left.
First of all, there is one word to describe the sound quality..........heh I can't think of any, thats how good it is.Basically after trading in a previous defective Panasonic CD Player, and seeing as though I have millions of mp3s on discs, I realised an MP3 CD player was what I had needed.After purchasing this for, wait for it...100! I was satisfied.Meaning, there was a lot a "Pro's" to this player, but just one (maybe three) BIG (and I express the word 'big') flaw/downside which balances it out.Pro's: - Sound Quality- Functions- LCD Display- Remote Control (However there is no need for this,because after all, this is supposed tobe a "Sports CD Player")- MP3 Support FunctionCON'S: - =BIG...Player= (As soon as I held it in my hand, I thought of one word "BRICK", it was heavy...and as a frequent user of CD Players while walking, I couldn't fit it in any of my...pockets!)- =Headphones= (I like the concept, but it just isn'tsuitable for every head out there! The damnearplugs are too big, larger than ususal,and tends to fall out of my ears if i justtilt my head once!) The Magnets are also agood idea and are useful in certainoccasions, but are quite heavy, it alsocauses the headphones to sag down and comeoff seing as though the headphones arereally light)As a 17-year-old, I don't usually use this for jogging etc. rather for walking, therefore the player being large and heavier than the average cd player is very annoying. However as soon as you turn this thing on, and bust out the hip hop, r&b;, rock whatever music you listen to... you forget about all it's negatives, it made me get off my seat and breakdance out on tha street, 4realz!
As much as i would love to rate this item i cant because i was sent the wrong item by "carxtc",beware when dealing with this seller!!!!!
These little markers are wonderful for keeping track of what you put on that stack of backup discs. Or for marking the mix cd's you keep in your ride. I was surprised to find a set with so many colors at such a low price. I will be using these for many years and with the option to color code my back up discs I don't have to list everything on the disc so I can be the only one to know whats on them.
My gosh, so happy the cd player doesn't skip, you wouldn't expect this from a new product but as the last couple were complete junk and after all the time installing and then removing, this is a major issue with marine head units which almost caused me to skip the cd feature all together. 3rd times the charm, i should have picked Pyle in the first place. Marine environments are rough on equipment and moister has no effect on the player....smooth play constantly!!!
Monster cable charges about ten times the price of this cable. Mine worked perfectly.
This cooler is made of extremely thin material - can't tell if it's plastic or lightweight metal. It warps with barely any effort, and "squishes" under the laptop.I would say spend a little bit more and get a quality cooler.Note that the fans are exposed underneath. This was as I expected, and I didn't care since I expected to have this on a desk, but be aware you can't use this on your lap.
These speakers can't be beat for the price! The lows,mids, and highs all come thru with nice clarity. I use these in my living room for DVD's, CD's and the TV cable signal audio. I'd recommendthese speakers for anyone looking for good quality sound at a low price. Nice job KLH!!!!
I didnt know which pda to buy when i decided i wanted one.I thought about the Palm M100 but with only 2 MB of memory i kept looking and found the M125 its great. I didnt think i would use a palm pilot much but its great for keeping track of email addresses,quick notes, and downloading software too. The M125 comes with 8 MB of memory which is plenty because i have alot of games and software like aol and still have 65 percent of my memory left. The M125 comes with the stuff that is most usefull:To do list ,address book,and note pad if you got something you just want to write down real quick.It also comes with an expansion slot for add ons.I would recommond this product to any body
I bought this antenna for an older TV I use with a converter box. This antenna does the job, you don't need a fancier, more expensive model. Recommend!
It does what it's supposed to do, it's trivially simple to get it to work (plug it in, connect the cable), and it works. Lasts forever, no problems, what's not to like?
I would highly recommend this product...you get it at a fraction of the price and get the same performance. Store-bought ink cartridges are a total ripoff...I am very happy I side-stepped the system
hair dryer worked good for about 1 year. Then the switch broke, fused in the open position.I would not buy an Andis product again.
This thing really rocks my world! It's like an Ipod wannabe. other "toys" I have are the creative labs Nano plus, a red 512 MG Mp3 player, an MPIO which didn't hold up, and a nice Memorex w/ 128 MG of memory; good for winding down at night. I like how I can display my artists, songs, and I have 20 FM presets to boot. Good for taking to Atlantic City with me. By the way, I was an Amazon.com warehouse associate this past holiday season, I enjoyed seeing what warehousing was all about.
Pros:Crystal clear, easy to apply, and does a great job protecting the screen of my EX-Z750 Camera.Cons:Oddly they sent it in a package labeled for PDA screen protectors; however, the correct screen protectors for my camera were inside so no harm done!Overall great buy. Very satisfied! Highly recommended for everyone that owns a camera this product is compatable with.
This item was a breeze to set up and works like a dream, no more wires to get tangled up in or to hold me back...
The sound quality is great. Block out nearly 100% background noise. Only thing preventing a rating of 5/5 stars is the lack of bass (what do you expect from such a tiny earbud) and superior comfort. Until bluetooth is perfected, these will definitely be the last pair of "wired" earbuds I purchase.
no fuss, no muss. pleasure to do business with. arrived on time as indicated. works well. no complaints to date.
came on time ... good product for the price paid thanks to you I can watch my fav shows on the big screen
First of all, this is a 4.0MP not the 2.1MP as described for still pictures.40GB Hard drive which you can record video as follows:For High Quality(HQ),you can take up to 7 hours of video.For Standard Play(SP), you can take up to 14 hours of video.For Long Play(LP), you can take up to 28 hours of video.Your only limit is the battery that comes with the camcorder which is only about 1 1/2 hour of video so its a good idea to buy an extra battery.The battery that comes with the camcorder says you can record up to 115 mins. on fully charged but that is for continuous recording.What I like:The 40GB capacity hard drive is more than enough for me.It has extra slot for memory stick duo or memory stick pro. SD card does not fit.Recording outside on sunny day. The video quality is clear and sharp.I recorded video at night in my family room which is well lit and the video quality is very good. (See my dislike on low light).One touch video to DVD. That means you hook it up your camcorder via the base that comes with the camcorder to your computer with DVD burner and USB connection or DVD recorder then just press one button and it start recording to your blank DVD.It comes with a basic editing software for video and still pictures. But, I ended up purchasing a $49.99 editing software so that I can add titles, make special effects, narration, etc.I like the fact that the camcorder is made in Japan. No offense to U.S. electronic products(if there's even any now) or any other countries. Japanese electronics are very good qualities.The controls and menus are on the LCD touch screen. That means it's pretty much most of the buttons you need for functions are in front of you.The 4.0MP still picture quality is acceptable and it has a built in flash on low light picture taking.Everything you need (except DVD burner/recorder and blank DVD Disc) to burn DVD is in the box.It comes with a DVD you can watch that gives you tips on how to record quality videos. I learned a lot after watching this DVD presentation.Dislike:The battery life. But that expected for a small battery.Recording on low light. I have one 40 watt bulb in my room. The quality is good when I'm close to the light but when I moved 4 feet turning away from the light source, it start to get grainy. My solution, I bought a $40 detachable extra light that is compatible with DCR-SR200. DO NOT buy a light that says "fits on all camcorders" because the shoe (where you attach the light) for this model is smaller than the standard shoe.When I'm using the extra light attached to the shoe, it significantly reduced the recording time of the battery by half. You can buy a light that has its own battery so that you're not using your camcorder battery or buy a higher capacity battery.The editing software is just a basic editing software. You can only delete portions that you don't want to record on DVD. You cannot add special effects, titles, fades, etc.You can only take 3 still pictures while recording video. And its only be taken on 2.1MP quality (which is crappy quality). Not the 4.0MP when you use the still camera function.NO viewfinder! It would have been nice if I flip the LCD screen 180 so that family members and friends can see themselves being recorded while I can look in the viewfinder to see what I'm recording. People tend to smile or do goofy stuff when they see themselves which add more fun to the video.There is no USB plug on the camcorder so you must use the base included when transfering your video from the camcorder to your computer for editing.Overall, I'm happy with this camera!FOLLOW UP REVIEW:After dropping from waist down once, it doesn't record anymore. It kept saying about not able to read the disc.It cost me almost the same to have an authorized sony repair man to get it fix than buying a new one.That's why its now two stars!
Plus the added battery reserve of two batteries over just one. It adds a second shutter button and some preview buttons so you can access them when using the camera in the vertical shooting position.
Here are the reasons why you should buy an iPod:1. It is compact, you can take 1000 songs with you everytime you go out. The iPod slips very easily in your pocket and is pretty light.2. It is extremely easy to use. Plug it in and it automaticcally all the songs from your computer (iTunes) to your iPod. Very very fast connection and updating. It only takes about 4 seconds to update an average sized album. Amazing huh?3. It's very very convenient. One thing I really about the iPod is that you can create playlists so your songs can play in a particular order. You can make as many playlists as you like and it'll take like 10 seconds. If you want to burn the songs into a portable CD player, it'll take a good 20 minutes, AND you get worse music quality. You can change your playlists as many times and you want.4. It's got a lot of other features on it. The games are really fun. You can also put notes, calendar, and contacts on it.5. The sound is really good. You get equalizer and you can adjust to maximize the quality of music depending on the genre.6. The design ROCKS! Come on, who can deny the fashionability of the iPod Mini?7. Extremely light: makes it even more convenient!!Some not so great points about the iPod:1. It scratches very easily and unless you don't mind that, you're gonna have to buy some kind of case for it, which will make it slightly bigger (but some will make it more fashionable).2. The battery really doesn't last that well compared to some other mp3 players out there. To get the most out of your iPod battery, do not fully discharge it before you recharge it. (There's no memory effect.)Supposedly it lasts 18 months if you listen to 6 hours of music a day. (Still not that bad!)3. The price is pretty up there... But say, you use it everyday for the next 1.5 years, the iPodmini costs 45 cents a day. And chances are you ARE gonna use it for more that 1.5 years.Some final words:Go for it, you really won't regret the purchase. The iPod is a timeless thing. The iPod really opened my eyes to music. I now listen to a wider variety of music. With iTunes, purchasing songs you like can never be easier. Once again, GO FOR IT!! NO REGRETS!!
I have just built a 16'x16' project shed. To save floor space I wanted a wall or shelf mount speaker, and because I do some minor audio/video recording I wanted some quality sound. The things sound pretty darn good especially considering the $120 price point. I was especially impressed with the looks and build quality, these are high quality units.The only negative was minor, the screens are open on the sides so that dust can settle on the speaker faces. No big deal.
I bought this travel power strip especially for use in hotel rooms. It amazes me how difficult it is to access the electrical outlets in hotel rooms. Most of them are already occupied by lamps, tv, clock, refrigerator, microwave, etc. If you can find one that is available, you then have to decide if you want to plug in your laptop, phone, ipod, or whatever. Not many people travel with full-size power strips, though this wouldn't be such a bag idea if you have the luggage space. This little power strip takes up very little space and yet allows you to plug four devices into one plug. What a great idea. It's so handy that now we use it in our home office when we aren't traveling.Another advantage of having one this size is for use in airports while you are waiting for your plane. My sister often complains that she has to find an outlet to charge her phone/computer/Kindle and then has to decide which to charge. I plan on buying one of these for her as a gift so that she can charge them all. She will be thrilled!
Quick delivery and works perfectly. I did not have any issues with the fit of the connector with my A200 and it seems to be fairly well built. At a fifth of the price of the official remote this is a great product.
This is a excellent GPS unit for people who are looking for just GPS and no fancy stuff like Bluetooth, MP3 etc. Buy 1 GB SD card to store full America Maps in that, it will same as C330.Cons1. First time it takes some time to connect to satellites (app 2 mins).2. It alarms at .9 mile then .4 mile and then just before 200 m to the turn. The last one did not give you time to correct yourself.3. If you stopped in between to fill gas, getting back on your route is not 1 click.
I don't care about clickwheels. Better battery life, file associations, sound quality.
All DVDs burned 100% with no exceptions and the Lightscribe labels were sharp and clear. Of the many diffrent brands I have tried Verbatim has always been about the best to date for quality as well as value.
The purpose to buy this was for my son's violin lesson. He is 11 year old and tends to forget teacher's important points. A little bit pricey but it worth your money. I have been used it for about two months now and I love it. The record sound quality is pretty good. I can easy to hear what the teacher said in 10 feet distance while my son's violin playing is crispy clear at about 5 feet away. It can't be used for serious musician though.The recorder is easy to use. The menu is easy to understand and follow. The only thing that I can complain is it seems not easy for forwarding and rewinding. The forwarding and rewinding keys are basically for jumping between index. It has a 2x play speed but It'll be nice if it can like DVD player that can 4x,8x,16x forward or backward. It'll make it a better product if it can embed a SD slot.
I use it not only as an adapter, but as a lens hood. Only drawback is you have to remove it when shutting down the camera.
I bought a westinhouse LCD TV for over $1600 and the tuner went out after just 2 years!!! You will be greatly dissatisfied with a Westinghouse product, even if bought at a reasonable price. I called the Westinghouse customer service department and they basically said that they weren't going to fix the problem. This is the last time I buy a product from Westinghouse.Zia Islam
I highly recommend these speakers. I mounted them tucked under the eaves of my deck roof to minimize their exposure to the salt air and strong winds of Hawaii. Even after more than five years of outside use these Pyles are fine performers. The only maintenance I recently did was to clean some corrosion off the grills and give them a light coating of spray paint. And the Amazon price is a winner as well.
There was no way I would pay the high prices that these HDMI cables were going for in the stores, even the so called bargain buys. I stumbled across these and first thought they must be pretty bad, but curiosity got the better of me and I figured well what I have to lose. I could not have been more satisfied when the package arrived and felt I found the deal of the year. Prices were so low that I bought multiple cables in varies lengths just to justify the shipping costs. If I or anyone else ever need any cables these are definitely the ones to buy. Thankyou SFPLANET.COM
I purchased this product as a high school graduation present for my grandson. His folks purchased a D40 kit for him about a year ago but the camera was stolen when he was returning from a trip to Brazil. He loved this camera and it was therefor easy for me to replace it. Everything was delivered on time and arrived in good condition.
This is a really good receiver at a really good price. Onkyo is a well know brand that has been around for 25+ years and has always provided high quality equipment. This unit has a phono input(no you cannot use the aux for phono) that is seldom found on most receivers. If you really need to rattle the neighbors windows, the 50 Watts/channel maybe a little light, but great for nornal use.
I've had my TDK DA9000 Audio Jukebox for about 2 months now, and I'm enjoying every minute of it. For me, this was the perfect addition to my stereo system. For years I've made cassette compilations of my favorite tunes to play in the car. Now that cassettes have become `old' technology, I've wished for a way to store individual songs on a hard drive, and to then be able to burn a CD copy for my car. That is exactly what this machine allows you to do.Now even though I'm completely happy with this machine, and would not sell it back, there are several idiosyncrasies that I need to rant about. First, the jukebox is a computer, with all the faults and drawbacks of a computer. It does not come on instantaneously, nor shut off instantaneously; it first has to boot-up. When you turn it off, it has to boot-down.The display screen is cheesy: a small green background with thin black readouts. You can't read the screen from more than three feet away. If you are sitting across the room with the remote in your hand, you can't read the screen. Not a big deal, but an annoyance.The jukebox does not burn on normal blank CDs. You need to purchase special blank CDs designed for music. The usual computer CDs don't work, and I had a little trouble finding CDs designated for music. Sales clerks kept telling me that computer CDs will also work for music.There is no button for random play. So you cannot play the songs on the hard drive in random order. There is a mode button on the remote, that cycles through `normal play,' `continuous play' and `random play' but it's an annoyance to use. When you turn off the machine, it defaults back to `normal play.' I would have preferred a random off/on switch.TDK advertises that the machine has a 20GB hard drive. It does, but 2GB are used for operating software and a list of 450,000 CD titles and contents. The list is great for copying your CDs into the machine, as you don't need to type-in the name of the album, the name of the artist, or the names of the songs. Unfortunately, the list is only as up-to-date as the date of manufacture. Any pre-recorded CD manufactured after the manufacture of the jukebox, will not be in the database, and you will have to key in the information. It is possible to up-date the list, but you have to have the jukebox connected to your computer and your computer connected to the Internet, all at the same time. In my case, that's not easy to do. I found I had two new CDs and one old CD that were not in the database.Any CDs you have that were burned on computers can be played on the jukebox, but they will not have any song or artist information available for display.You can enter song information by using the remote, but it's a real pain. I've found the best way to enter information and create playlists is to hookup my laptop to the jukebox. The DA9000 comes with software that you can load into your PC that makes manipulating the database easy. You are also provided with a USB cable to connect your computer to the jukebox. Your computer needs to be close to the jukebox.I don't believe the buttons on the jukebox are laid out intuitively, and after 2 months, I still have to hunt around the face of the machine. Many of the jukebox functions do not have buttons on the face, but require the remote control.I have 500 MP3 songs now in the hard-drive, and I'm only using 1/18th of the available storage space, so 20GB seems a good size.Bottom line is I'm very happy with the jukebox, and recommend it. It arrived in a short time, and has been trouble free.
These DVD discs SUCK! They don't work at all. They won't burn anything.TDK 16X DVD+R 100PK SpindleDO NOT BUY!!!
Print, copy, and scanning editable text is exceptional. HOWEVER--after 2 months of use the ribbon cable on the scanner leaves residue while dragged across the inside of the glass. After 6 months it becomes intolerable. I only scan about 4 pages a week, so I'm not even a high-end user, but I do expect high-resolution to be high-quality.If you are planning on doing any high-res scanning, or scanning 8x10 images, your paint shop or photopaint skills must be well above par because EVERY PHOTO YOU SCAN WILL HAVE 1-inch wide FADED LINES RUNNING THROUGH IT. You will either have to scan both halves seperately and paste them together or paint out your lines. It even ruins greyscale photos.You are not allowed to clean out the inside glass yourself, so you have to bring it in for service. Since it's not a malfunction, just a cosmetic thing, and in my area NO recommended HP service center had someone qualified to just open and clean the thing, you will have to pay to have it shipped out and back.I found it cheaper to risk buying a new one by taking it apart myself, though if I can't put it back together it will be a different brand this time, no doubt about it. I have inspected it and am on my way to buy the proper screwdriver in a few minutes.(UPDATE: Even after I took it apart to clean it, the residue won't come off completely. I've used three different glass cleaners and rubbing alcohol. It looks like it's gone, but on testing it still produces faded lines through my artwork. I also can't run it if I try modifying the ribbon so it will hang lower-- too short, it appears. I'm going to have to get a new flatbed. Sigh.)I don't want that to scare you. If you just want a color copier, its perfect. If you need to scan editable text, it couldn't be better, even on 50-year-old magazine articles. If you're just scanning items for Ebay or family pictures for your friends at the normal 72 to 200 dpi, it will be great. If you're more interested in photo-quality prints from your digital camera and will only be scanning when you need a copy of something, go for it. The printing from the photo cartridge is super.BUT, if you're looking for a high-resolution all-in-one because you know you're going to upgrade to scanning artwork or high-resolution designs, or are going to start creating an electronic reserve, don't be fooled by the 600-1200 dpi option. Yes, it does scan at that high a resolution, but you'll be fixing those faded lines. Get a seperate scanner. The flatbed I bought in 1997 does a better job, it's just not compatible with my new computer.As it turns out, a friend of mine also got this model for Christmas. I had her test it for streaks by scanning with the cover open and she found the beginning of the line residue. I hope the rest of the owners have better luck than we did. So in short, if you want to scan something better than a color copy, beware. Look elsewhere. Bad design. The scanner is just a cheap bonus item stuck on top of really good printer.
These headphones are cheap and have great sound quality, but they are very easy to destroy, physically.I got my first pair freshman year of college for maybe $20. They're about ~$12 now. They have a great sound. I remember some real audiophiles raving about their drives. They have a very smooth bass and the high notes come out clearly. They were also nice because I could listen to stuff on my computer while up on my bunk bed. I think I destroyed it by stepping on the phones. I promptly ordered two new pairs. I believe one pair broke because I tripped over the tangled up cord (btw, this has a really long cord) and yanked on it. It's quite an affair and it gets tangled up often. The phones broke off from the headset on the other one. Probably from too much stretching the pieces outward when taking it off.I must be on my fifth pair now. I've been using these for ~ 6 years.If you haven't bought this before, you might be thinking: "Oh, this is no problem, I'll just be less messy/clumsy than this guy". Maybe. But these phones require a lot of "being careful" to not break. You probably want to ziptie the length of the cord you are not using. You probably want a headphone stand. And you probably do want to keep enough slack so that if you trip over it, it doesn't yank on the TRS connector. You may also want to shrink your head.Anyways, I'm a little more careful now, but I reckon my current pair will break in &lt; a year. Which is why I have a back-up pair. They're so cheap and so good it's worth the lack of durability.Oh, each pair comes with a free 3.5mm to 1/4 inch converter, so... I'm never going to run out of those now. ever.
I bought my TV in July of 2005. It's now late December 2006. I've been very happy with the TV. I did have Sony update my firmware. I also bought a UPS so that when the electricity goes out, the fan will continue to cool the bulb so that it's life is not shortened. I've not had to replace the bulb yet.I'm very happy with the HD picture quality. The SD picture quality isn't that great, but I'm not sure it could be better on a TV of this size. I don't use the speaker on the TV- I opt instead to route the audio through my receiver to speakers.I know at this point the 42A10 has been replaced with a newer generation, but I've been happy with this set and have had no regrets.
After using this product for 2 1\2 months, I can honestly say that it works great. I've had no drop outs or tracking errors from any of my connected devices. I purchased this hub based on the success I've had with a Belkin 4-port hub purchased a year ago. I highly recommend this product.
Purchased this product seperatly from my ATT callvantage service. I installed a wireless card and then the wireless router. The whole process took less than 30min and the internet was up and running. Had slight problem with phone because ATT had set up and shipped their TA adapater(which i did not want) but this was resolved with a ten minute phone call to ATT's 24 hour tech support. All in all this has been a very stable product and I have had no problems with the phone or internet since installing it a month ago. Phone calls are crystal clear and my internet speeds are excellent.
I bought the midland 75-822 hand held cb before Xmas. I have owned quite a few cb, frs and high end motorolla radios over the years for cross country road trips, hiking and ski trips. After buying the midland, I realized the reviews were correct and I needed a external antenna to get any meaningful reception out of the midland hand held. I read the reviews for the lil Wilson and decided to buy two of them. Bang! My reception went from minimal with the whip antenna to 5-10 miles with the lil wil in my car. I then went to radio shack and bought a 110 volt to 12 volt converter ($30) so I could use the radio in my home. I now have my midland hand held hooked into my lil WIL antenna, powered by the 110-12 volt converter which is sitting on my granite kitchen counter in my home. Reception not nearly as good as mounted on my car, but still ok all things considered. I turn on the NOAA weather channel and just listen in between commercials on msnbc. So far, so good. I will update this review as I utilize the midland and lil will. I also ordered the cobra telescoping hand held antenna tonite. I will update this review after I have had a chance to test that unit out.Midland 75-822
I received this set about a month ago. Manual is useless, not helpful or educational. Simple to install, if you are familiar with audio/video jargon. Picture is awesome in HD, unfortunately, there are not many channels that transmit in HD. Watching a basketball game on a regular channel is awfull, worse than on a regular TV. Found two dead pixels stuck on white, fortunately, not noticeable when viewing at normal distance. On some channels, getting a white light on the top edge of screen when screen backdrop is black - gets annoying. One time the TV froze up. I could not turn it off, even with the manual off button located at the side of the unit. Had to pull the plug. Not sure if it was the TV or HD cable box that caused this.Overall, so far I am quite happy with this unit, but there are annoyances and room for improvement.
I was so upset when I received this product and realized it does not support Mac at all. Big waste of time.
Great clock, sounds could be slightly more realistic and it would be better if the settings ran on a 12-hour system with an am/pm selection instead of having to run through 24 hours to get to desired time, but still, I had purchased a couple of others and this is the best.Love the look, easy to understand.
I've own these speakers for a year. I'm no big analyst when it comes to rating stereo equipment and speakers (especially the high end stuff like bose) but let me put it to you like this! If you want to feel your music (bass and all) and love to have those "club" type parties (in the privacy of your own home) and would love to have your neighbors complain about your music, get these speakers. These speakers are not for those individuals who like to sit and listen to beethoven all day (no offense!). They are made for people (like me) who love bass, who loves their music loud and loves to feel their music. For anyone looking for that party speaker, these are the ones to purchase. "word of warning: they are heavy speakers!"
It is a very useful in all lighting equipment. To illuminate hair, backdrops. In combination with the grid can control the angle of light. Very well done by Elinchrom.
This MP3 player does a good job of simply playing MP3's. I use it daily and have had no problems with it. Like most people, I replaced the ear buds with some better ones that I already had. Don't buy this device for playing FM stations unless you are staying still in one place. The USB adapter cord has to be in place to get any stations, and the stations fade in and out with any movement. I've not used the voice recording feature. The USB mass storage device interface for moving mp3's to the device is a bit strange in that it doesn't show up in windows XP as a separate drive letter, but as a separate device under my computer. Also only music files can be copied to it. Even with the above comments, it does it's simple playing job really well.
This is a great cable for using an off-camera flash w/o having to buy a wireless setup. It is a bit pricey, but it worked for me up until the point that I lost it...
Love it! Plug and play. Perfect. Nice and small and works on any surface. Product registration available at Logitech Website.
The Arkon portable fold-up stand is a real winner. It folds up into a compact shape, yet unfolds to about any configuration you might want. Highly flexible. Also has rubber pads to keep devices and itself from slipping. A well thought out design. It worked great on all three types of Nook eReaders and a Pandigital 7" tablet. It even worked for a spiral bound cookbook. Highly recommended.
It works no problems so far and was the proper length, if it stops working I will update this review to reflect that.
The iPod is a wonderfully innovative product and definitely worth having, just make sure you know how to work it. Of all the companies I have purchased goods from, Apple is by far the rudest, most inconsiderate corporation I have ever worked with. When my iPod mini was not working, I sent it back to apple. It was returned not fixed and my warantee had expired while it was being repaired, thus they refused to look at it again without me spending $50-$150 dollars. When I argued it, the response was "We here at Apple do not have to service customers who do not treat us with the utmost respect. This call is over. Goodbye." (I was in NO WAY rude). Be warry of the fact that the new iPod Video freezes frequently (mine has twice since I got it), and Apple has been just as helpful as they were before: "You'll need to ship that out. We can't do anything for you here."
In regards to my Garmin c580, it works great as far as getting me from here to there, I am not able to use any of the other features for which I bought it and which are to be free for the first year. These features are apparently only available in larger cities with their own satellite connection and I am mid-point between two of them and it doesn't work. When contacted, I was told that if I want to go to either of these cities, I will need to call them and tell them I'm going and they will then activate it. I live in Central PA and will be traveling to Florida for the holidays and was depending on it for various things which I guess won't be happening. I'm eager to find out as I'm certainly not going to pay when the year is up for something that is unavailable. Very disappointed.
The quality of this cable is even better than others I've ordered from Amazon at a similar price point. The connectors are substantial, the fibre insulation is reassuringly thick, and it works perfectly. Going from a mini-headphone audio feed to digital optical is a revelation; the quality of the sound, and particularly the bass response, is superb, and more than fully justified the purchase of this cable. Even at a much higher price, it would still be good value for money.
I upgraded to this one from the Logitech Wingman Extreme, which was also a fine product (if it ain't broke don't fix it). I use it with the MS Flight Simulator and it's great. Overall, I'm very satisfied.
Been using this for my home for about a year now. I keep it up in my attic and get great signal for the HDTV stations in the area. I think depending on your signal strength, one should consider one antenna for each output. I have this feeding into a dual tuner (homerun adapter box) and then my computer, and found splitting the signal was just enough to give a lot of picture problems for some stations.
I ordered two sets of these speaker stands for my front and rear Mirage Nanosat speakers in our family room. They arrived in absolute PRISTINE condition and were VERY well packaged. You couldn't damage these things in shipping if the UPS man dragged them down the street behind his truck! These stands are very easy to put together and they really look sharp and expensive. FAR FROM CHEAP LOOKING and that was very important to me (I will be posting photos shortly for their use here on this site). For those of you wondering how to mount the Nanosats to the top of the stand, it can be tricky if you did not save the parts that came with your Nanosat speakers when you bought them. When you bought your Nanosat speakers, you should have also received kits to be able to hang the speakers on a wall (it's a black "L" bracket with a keyhole to mount to wall). With that little kit, there was a flat-head black screw for each of your speakers that attaches the metal L bracket to the bottom of the Nanosat. THAT is the screw that you need to screw your speaker to the top of this stand! I should also mention that this speaker stand comes with two different pieces to screw on the top (for mounting your speaker). If you are mounting Nanosats, you want the "U" shaped is only about an inch wide. If you hold the piece underneath your speaker, you'll be able to better visualize how it is going to work. I've been waiting a while to pull the trigger on these and, to be honest, I was a little nervous based on reviews here saying that they were scratched up, etc. These two sets of stands that I received were in PERFECT condition and looking back I would pay twice as much for each stand if I had to. They were made for the Nanosats and there is not a better stand on the market for them. Thanks Mirage...YOU GUYS MAKE QUALITY STUFF THAT IS BUILT TO LAST!!!!
I love this little gadget. It's small and out of site but yet handy any time you need to let an unwanted call to stop. Since I have bought this Easy Hang Up gadget it's been easy for me to push a button and let this little machine do the talking for me. I'm ready to order one for my mom and another one for me to use downstairs. It's the greatest little gadget, and I love it!
Arrived in a timely manner works great,even works on my Fujifilm Finepix 1400 zoom very,very satisified will be buying another one soon
Reliability issues and Yamaha support is non-existant. I have been through two of these now and I really liked the way they sound, but due to poor build quality and Yamaha's complete indifference and lack of customer service, I will never buy anything from them again. And I had/still have a lot of their components.I bought the first one and had it for just under a year when the power went out at my house. Nothing else was harmed, but the subwoofer would turn on and not make any sound. The subwoofer would power on, it just wouldn't put out any sound.Having bought the first one from Etronics, Yamaha told me that they were not an "authorized dealer" or something ridiculous like that, so it was not covered under warranty. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that these things are far too heavy and big to ship back and forth in order to SEE IF MAYBE they can be fixed, so I bit the bullet and hoped this was a one-off bad experience and tried again.I was in a different house when this one died. Same thing, came home and found the power had gone out. Reset clocks on microwaves, etc... Nothing else was harmed, but the new subwoofer would power on but make no noise. This one lasted more than a year, so even though I had purchased through an authorized dealer, it was out of warranty.I am even willing to fix it, but good luck finding anyone who will look at it and do anything more than tell you to buy a new one. I have found a British website that has the service manual and some of the commonly failed parts and I am going to try and order some of them and fix them myself. But right now they are just taking up space in my garage.Search for CHS Interactive to search their site for the parts. They have parts for the YST-SW320 which I think has the same components. They also have parts for the YST-SW800 which has the same issues and MAY provide beefier part replacement for the YST-SW315 if you want to try and improve your odds the next time the power goes out. Also, if you really want to get into it, you can find those parts (most run $15-20 each - ouch!) and write down the part numbers and do a search on Newark or Mouser or Digi-key or Allied. Some of them will have the FET transistors and MOSFETs that you need and you don't have to order them from Britain. Plus the service manual will tell you what parts to test and how to test them. Good luck!I know one issue that I encountered when dealing with Yamaha support, was that they kept saying that "Yamaha can't be responsible for a power surge from the power company." But when I pointed out that NOTHING else in the house (including a Yamaha reciever and a Samsung TV and all kinds of other sensitive electronic equipment) was damaged by the power outage, they didn't seem to feel like their subwoofer should be expected to be held to the same level of reliability as all of the other electronics in the house and they didn't seem to think that this indicated a design flaw in the subwoofer. I'm not sure how a logical person could arrive at that conclusion, unless they just realized that actually stepping up and accepting responsibility would cost them too much money and they weren't able to admit error.Since then, I have purchased a Velodyne CHT-12 and CHT-15 (for my theater room) and while I think they are a tiny bit more "boomy" than the Yamahas, I have had them each for over two years.My advice is to avoid Yamaha altogether. They clearly are willing to lose customers over a design defect that is THEIR fault, and don't even care about the bad reviews they will get as a result.There are other companies like them I am sure, but there are also companies that will stand behind their product. I'd prefer to use one of those companies,
I've been living with this amp for several months now, and all I can say is that it has been totally reliable, has plenty of power for my purpose, and I am very pleased with my purchase. I am driving two 8 ohm bass speakers in parallel for 4 ohms per channel(four 7 inch bass speakers total in my two home-made tower speakers)and have not suffered a single glitch or hiccup. Whether it's one of my live DVD's of Boz Skaggs in DTS, Earth, Wind, and Fire and Chicago in concert at the Greek Theater, or one of my sci-fi blockbusters, as the volume goes up, the bass never gets thin or distorted. II'S JUST THERE, NICE AND CLEAN! THANKS AUDIOSOURCE!
I got this in hopes it would work for us in our area. Nope. After several placements, and moving around to see if it would get a signal, it didn't. We sent it back.
I previously owned an Ilo DVR and DVD player. Price was higher and it broke down, got repaired and broke again. I know Coby from other purchases and have been pleased with their products and pricing. Thus far I am quite satisified with the easy operation of this unit and intend to buy another for the living room in the next 5 months.
I love how this looks and fits in our super-tiny bedroom. I bought it to replace the giant mid-90s stereo+100CD player we were using. While I love the design and the ability to listen to the ipod while folding laundry, etc, the sound just can't compare to the bigger wood-box speakers we had before. So it's a compromise, but a good one. The alarm feature is great because you can set it to play on any song/podcast. The remote is really handy for snoozing too! Someday when we can afford it, I'd go for an upgrade, but the price, size , and operability made this a good product for us for now.
Modes are easy to use.Camera set-up is easy.The screen is a good size.The menu choices are good.The weight is light.The crispness of the images are incredible at the Largest file.The download of images is easy from camera to computer.Be sure to read about the camera and add software that is included with the camera, for this makes the camera easy to use and it offers so much more than I have written above.
I bought this for my 80 year old mom's PC. She turned it up all the way and watched American Idol videos on Youtube. I thought she was going to blow the speakers out, but they held up just fine. I couldn't believe that much bass could come out of such a small subwoofer. The sound is well balanced without too much bass or treble. It arrived with free shipping in less than 24 hours. For $14, you can't beat it. Would be good for PC, gaming, or great for flat screen TV. HD movies would be awesome. Probably won't be able to connect it directly to your flat screen TV if you have toslink digital audio. Would have to connect it to DVD player or to your cable box. PC hookup is a breeze.
Despite what others say this drive DOES play DVD-R/RW disks right out of the box. At least mine did anyway.Anyway, for DVD movies the picture quality looks as good as any other DVD player I've used. SVCD's look no different as well but the VCD quality does look a little off but that's okay because I doubt I'll be playing much VCD seeing as Divx/Xvid playback is awesome. As for the remote I think it could have had a little more thought put into it but it works fine.
Just bought this little player from Amazon.com in an unbeatable price...I like its good workmanship, stylish and most important...high qualily sound! The case fit nice and tight with a belt clip on the back. It is cushioned to protect it from dropping accidentally.Installing the software is easy and when you register it online you can upgrade to a new BASIC version for FREE.The only thing I don't like is it uses it's own back pack memory.... that means high price tag. It would be perfect if it takes smartmedia card.One more thing I don't like is the ear phone. My ears hurt after wearing them for awhile.
This CD-R drive was not only cheap but one of the greatest cd-r's I have ever used. For such a low price this is the best buy you can get. Did I mention how great the nero software is that comes with it? or how fast it writes or....!!!!
I got one and ordered 2 more. My CD cases were taking up a lot of space and these take a lot less. Now I just have to complete the index so I can tell what's what.
The kit itself SHOULD come with 5 major parts: the antenna, the splash proof housing, the fm modulator, the mounting bracket AND THE SINGLE LEAD SKIFI CRADLE. I have found that many dealers selling this kit (at a discount) are selling kits that don't include the CRADLE and they don't even know it. IF your going to buy this kit, make sure it comes with the CRADLE!!!
I love it. Just purchased my second one. It's easy to use, usually gives you the best route, occasionally can't locate the street, but overall a great, portable GPS.
What an amazing little piece of technology this Visor Deluxe is. Of course, it works the same way a Palm does, but Handspring gives you more stuff for the same money as a Palm IIIxe. Both machines have 8mb of memory (way too much if all you're using it for is a day planner; the 2mb version will be fine for non email users), and work exactly the same way. But the Visor has the expansion module, and while Palm makes do with a serial hotsync connection, Visor has a quicker USB port.I also had occasion to try out Handspring's customer service the other day (apparently I loaded a bad app onto my Visor, which kept it from booting up), and I'm pleased to say it was fast, very courteous and effective.The only thing I'd improve on is the thickness of the product, but then again, that's what makes room for the expansion module. And if you look at one of those ultra-thin Palm V's, you'll find they run off rechargable batteries...which means if you're taking it on a long trip, you'll have to bring the charger with you. With the Visor, the AAA batteries last about a month, and they're easy to pack along when you travel (if you think it'll go dead during the trip).All in all, I'd heartily recommend the Visor to anyone who needs a little organization in his or her life. Now if only Handspring would make good on their promise to make more expansion-module apps...
I had TWO of these die in the first 30 days! Both times, the drive would shut itself down with a "clunk" in the middle of writing something to the drive. Seagate technical support verified that the units were defective. I have found quite a few other people having the same problem with this particular unit on some of the tech support web sites. Although I have always been a Seagate fan (I used to build computer systems and always used Seagate drives), the quality control and/or engineering on this particular product is horrible.I returned the second one and purchased a Western Digital drive, which has been working perfectly.Don't take the chance with your data until they fix the problems with this model. Buy something else!
This product is available on Garmin site @ $350. That means this product is not being sold by Amazon at a discount it claims to be.This market gimmick is certainly not appreciative and not expected from Amazon.
I also have studied this camera and like it alot the only thing that I can find wrong with it is that it only takes 640 x 480 still images. where most of sony's cammcorder take at least 1600 x 1200. also it only comes with a 4mb memory stick, but i would assume that if they uped the res they would up the storage capacity of the memory stick.
I'm not quite sure how I lived without this. You would think that it would be more prevalent and available everywhere.
Stuck in traffic.. no problem. just take the exit and the device recalculates the distance. Just one month of use and it has already paid for itself.
Title says it all. The remote worked as advertised. But a lightning strike fried the TV a few weeks later. I'm keeping the remote because I have another Sony TV that survived the storm.....
At first I had the Leviton activie unit with power supply. The power in my house went out and when it came back the unit stopped working. Bought the passive unit and it works batter the active one.
Don't buy this unit if you plan on turning it on and off fairly frequently as I do in my kitchen. The picture settings ---color, contrast, tint,brightness and sharpness --- need to be reset everytime you turn the set on, otherwise you have a washed out picture. There is no way to lock them in ! This is a major pain and becomes old quickly. I don't know of any TV that is like this. I have a feeling that this unit is really a DVD player that happens to have TV capability and not the other way around.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY WITH THIS PRODUCT. I CANNOT EMPHASIZE ENOUGH HOW DISAPPOINTING THIS PRINTER WAS. IT USED INK CARTRIDGES VERY QUICKLY AND AFTER REPLACING THE FOURTH BLACK CARTRIDGE, THE PRINTER QUIT PRINTING BLACK AT ALL(ONE YEAR OLD). I COULD STILL PRINT VERY FAINTLY WITH SOME COLORS FOR AWHILE. THE COLOR PRINTING QUIT WORKING TWO MONTHS LATER. THIS PRINTER LASTED 14 MONTHS AND I CAN ASSURE YOU AFTER READING MANY SIMILAR REVIEWS ABOUT THE C86 AND C88, THAT WE'LL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER EPSON!
Great device especially when you don't want to shoot holding the camera and risk movement. A must for any serious photographer.
Pros: Clarity, looks, natural soundCons: Potential comfort issues, flat sound might turn some off, no 1/4'' to 1/8'' adaptor, needs ampingSource:MacBook Pro->FiiO E7->Fostex T50RPMuch thanks to Fostex for the review pair.PackagingNo frills here. The T50RP come packaged in a cardboard box in-which the style seems a bit dated. There's nothing to catch the eye really. The color scheme I'm not a fan of, the red background displaying the black T50RP just doesn't appeal to me. T50RP is in big white letters on the front and below that is a quick blurb about the RP (regulated phase) technology which is patented by Fostex. I'll get more into that later though. On either side of the box it simply says "Fostex Professional Headphones." On the back some product information is given. Inside the T50RP are wrapped in plastic with a piece of paper which has some product information.As I said these are no frills. This doesn't bother me though as what really matters is the sound primarily. I do take points away from Fostex though for not including a Stereo to 1/8'' adaptor.Design and Build QualityRight away these things impressed me for build quality. They made my Superlux HD668b look like plastic toys and they feel more solid than my Audio Technica Ad900. I am very impressed. The cups are made of durable feeling plastic, the pads are soft pleather which are easily removed. The pads are much better quality than the 668b, not only are they more comfortable, but they look better built and stitched. Connected to the cups are bronze colored metal guides that allow the headphones to be adjusted up and down. Connecting both cups together is flat metal with a rubber Fostex imprinted headband around it. On the left cup there is a high quality looking and feeling locking removable 3.5''mm plug. The cable feels solid, not stiff at all and terminates to a thick professional feeling 1/4'' stereo plug.These definitely feel solidly built in every way. They have a nice heft to them that adds to the durable feeling. No creaks anywhere.When worn they feel nice on the ears. I found the 668b to clamp far too much, and the Ad900 to feel a bit loose. The T50RP feel perfect clamp wise and the pads are soft to keep comfy. The headband is my gripe though. These are heavy headphones and the rubber doesn't do a great job keeping the top of my head from feeling the metal bar it's surrounding. This causes discomfort on the top of my head for long listening sessions unfortunately. This can be easily modded though, which many users have been doing with much success.Overall these feel professional. The look, build quality and features are fantastic. The comfort is the only thing I can gripe about, thankfully it's an easy fix.Sound QualityThese have been left burning in for at least 50 hours, more likely closer to 100 hours with music I personally listen to playing through them while at work and sleeping to give maximum amount of burn-in time.There's been a lot of hype about orthodynamic drivers lately, I'm personally not knowledgable enough on the subject to know what makes these different than dynamic drivers unfortunately, but these do present music differently than even the 668b, despite them both being studio monitors. Before I go further into the sound though I did mention Fostex's RP (regulated phase) technology, I'm also not highly knowledgable on what this means, but on the Fostex website they have this to say,Quote:UNIQUE FOSTEX RP TECHNOLOGYKey to the transparent sound reproduction is Fostex's Regulated Phase Technology, a proprietory transducer and diaphragm design that has earned Fostex more than twenty international patents and has been successfully applied to microphones, headphones and loudspeakers used and relied upon in professional and commercial sound installations worldwide.This technology has been enhanced still further in a new RP Diaphragm (now standard across the range), which uses copper foil etched polyimide film to provide excellent resistance to high level input peaks of up to 3000mW (T50RP), ensuring an accurate sound regardless of the volume.I'm still not sure exactly what it is, but I will say these have the clearest background I've ever heard. I read in another review on these about the "black background" and wasn't really sure what the reviewer meant by that until I had put these on. There is basically no grain, the background simply doesn't exist, all your hearing is the music. I love that. It allows me to hear everything with the maximum clarity these drivers are able to provide, and I must say it makes a difference.Now onto the sound. Overall the sound won't appeal to everyone, these are after all studio monitors. That doesn't mean these aren't fun to listen to, but they certainly won't appeal to all. I do find myself reaching for these very often though despite owning my Ad900, while these have made my 668b obsolete. The sound is natural, fast, balanced, and spacious. There's not a huge soundstage, but the headphones have good instrument separation. As for speed, this is one of the key reasons many Ortho fans like their headphones, for the speed in which the drivers are able to present music in. I must say, I'm impressed. From fast paced drum and bass, to alternative rock, to metal, these things have kept up in every department. From 140bpm+ double bass in metal to guitar shredding, to fast triplets on the hi-hat I never feel behind.Since these are studio monitors, the goal is to, ideally, have a flat sound. I must say that these do a good job being balanced, though I feel that the mids are slightly above the rest. The highs do sound slightly rolled off, though I feel they're accurately presented. The lows are good, they have good impact and the extension is decent. I don't particularly feel the sub-bass, but I can hear it. The mid bass though has nice impact. The sound signature really works with any genre, but it doesn't stand out with any genre either. It's an inoffensive sound, but it doesn't overly impress either to my ears. Let's try it with some songs though!Rubblebucket - Came Out Of A LadyI chose this song because it absolutely gives any headphone a work out. From the funky bass line to the wonderful horn section, intimate vocals and huge energy, it makes a great song to test overall. First there's a lot going on here, no less than 4 different horns, a Roland Juno 60 synth, percussion, drums, bass, guitar and vocals. Never once did this song feel congested, I was able to pick out every instrument with clarity. The vocals are wonderfully intimate sounding, I've seen Rubblebucket live no less than 3 times and it sounds just as good through these headphones. The horns come through with excellent authority and clarity. The percussion and rhythm guitar are easily discerned despite being a little lower in the mix than the horns, I'm easily able to figure out what's being played and play it along with them. The synth has a nice warm fuzzy analog sound the Roland Juno is known for. The drums have a nice sound as well, the kick drum sounds wonderfully fantastic.Overall every instrument is very accurately represented. The song feels and sounds energetic and honestly it's hard to write this as I want to shake my rump along with the kicking melodies. For a song with a lot going on, which is rather fast paced, these headphones handle it with ease. Compared to my Ad900 the T50RP feels less energetic, but mores accurately represents the sound as the Ad900 lack some bass and are a bit brighter, which causes a focus more on the horns. Both headphones play these back fantastic though.Amon Tobin - The LighthouseI chose this song because of the creepy atmosphere and chaotic sound it has. Those who've played Splinter Cell Chaos Theory have heard this soundtrack. The scratchy bassline is haunting. The various sound effects in the background and foreground are causing shivers. Everything sounds wonderful and clear so far, much better than I thought on my Ad900, which aren't particularly known for being the most clear headphone. The jagged cut up beats are hectic and the T50RP keeps up with ease while allowing the other sounds to be heard, rather than drowning them out like the Ad900 slightly do. Both headphones are equally as fast though, but it comes down to a more accurate sound in the T50RP vs a more energetic sound of the Ad900 again.James Blake - Limit To Your LoveIf you've read my past reviews you know I love this song to test for bass response because of the deep, fast, bass. James Blake's soulful vocals sound beautiful, the piano has a nice acoustic sound to it, both linger beautifully. When the bass comes in, the vocals and minimal drum line are actually slightly higher in the mix than the bass. It feels like the vocals and bass melody are sitting on top of the bass line actually. As if I were looking at an aquarium and the bass line were the hectic water and the vocals and bass are sitting on top of it. Now this is how I've always perceived this, but there seems to be clear separation here as if the bass wasn't strong enough to bleed into the vocals.On my Ad900 imagine the same perception, but the bass line splashing up into the vocals and drums getting them wet, slightly drowning them out. Yes, weird right? The Ad900 is actually more bass heavy than these for this track. The bass on both of these headphones is fast, the T50RP extends well and keeps up with the over 200BPM fluctuations in the bass, as fast as the Ad900, but the T50RP just doesn't have the authority unfortunately for me to feel it. The mid bass of the kick drum has more authority than on my Ad900 though. The Ad900 though actually rattle my ears on this, believe it or not.Though the T50RP portrays this song beautifully I feel that the bass is supposed to leak more into the vocals and absolutely rattle everything for symbolism purposes. For this song I actually prefer the Ad900, and for bass response at that.Feist - The WaterI chose this as a sibilance test and to see how intimate the vocals would sound. Good news, no sibilance at all and holy cow, Feist's voice is giving me shivers. They sound absolutely beautifully smooth, as if I were in a small acoustically tuned room and Feist were singing in 20 feet in front of me. The stand up bass and piano sound beautifully haunting, but Feist's voice steals the show, especially as she belts out her notes. The Ad900 present Fest's voice a bit too shrill for me, so the T50RP wins here.Radiohead - Jigsaw Falling Into PlaceI chose this for some alternative rock. Great energy, great balance, the vocals sound intimate and smooth, the instruments have great separation and balance. I prefer my Ad900 because of the more energetic sound, the guitars sound more lively, but I'm definitely digging the T50RP on this song.Bob Marley & The Wailers - Is This LoveBob Marley had some amazing production value and the version I have is the Barry Diament re-master from 1990, arguably the best version of this and boy does it sound good. There's a decent amount of instruments and vocals in this, and everything sound beautifully mixed. Bass is hugely important for Reggae and unfortunately it sounds a bit flat here, the Ad900 had more authority actually. Overall though this song sounds great, very clear, I feel as if I'm in the studio with them.ConclusionFor the price these headphones are absolutely wonderful, especially if you consider modding them in-which there's a huge community for it. These cans stock have a fantastic accurate sound to them and I feel they should be in everyone's collection as a pair of flat headphones. My biggest complaint with these is the lack of authority in the sub-bass, I just couldn't feel it, but thankfully you can mod these to fix that if you're handy. These are quick headphones able to keep up with any music, seriously, try it. The "black background" is something I never would have understood until I heard these, but boy it makes my Ad900 sound grainy.Compared to the 668b, well there's no real comparison. Spend the extra money to buy the Fostex T50RP. You're getting better build quality, a bigger community and a slightly more detailed and clear sound. Compared to the Ad900 it's tough. Stock the T50RP just don't have the energy compared to the Ad900 and surprisingly the Ad900 has more sub-bass. Both are fast though. I'm sure I'll find myself reaching for both for different occasions though.Pick these up if you have the money and can find them, I don't think you'll be disappointed. One drawback though is that I do recommend an amp for it, my E7 can power them just fine though. I only consider this a drawback though because it's my belief that no sub $100 headphone should require an amp. Great offering Fostex, what an excellent intro to orthodynamics!
The Canon Canoscan 4400F Color Image Scanner worked literally out of the box after installing the software on my PC. The scans are great, it is not the fastest but it is bearable. Unfortunately the software when running brings my pc to a painful crawl. Deep six the software and aces up for the hardware at this price point. You'll need to steal a few more bucks from your wallet to get faster scanning out of a box at this price. The only other drawback is it is for a 8.5" x 11" not 8.5" x 14".www.Powermastery.com
We got these to use during our wedding weekend and they're great!! They were used in a pool in Las Vegas, so it was very bright and not deep. Almost all the underwater pictures turned out, everyone loved them!
Because it was so inexpensive, I thought it would be a &#34;cheap&#34; item. Found out it was as good or better than the one I paid 5 times the price for at a camera store!
I got this key board and mouse and tried to plug it, Had a scare initially but, finally when I called the Techsupport for Kensington, they cleared my problem in a minute. I felt that the product is worth a lot more than it costs, but it would have been helpful if there was a product manual with instructions to use this. The connect button on the keyboard is obscure, so I had to call the Tecsupport. But I amnow quite happy that I got this wireless combo for so cheap. I suggest to call Techsupport if you have problems and no panic.
These have simply got to be some of the best sounding "bookshelf" or "multimedia computer" speakers made. They have impressive bass and crystal clear highs. I've tried ~20 different pair of studio monitors, self-powered, tube-amp, desktop, bookshelf, PC, etc speaker systems and these are definitely my favorite 2-speaker (aka no-sub) system. They will fill a room or provide great clarity at low volume. They are really heavy with a solid thick metal housing which just helps the sound reverberate and transfer all the better. They're larger so not as stylish as others, but well worth the money. Sometimes I add a standard Logitech or other speakers to the mix to provide a little more mids or bass with subwoofer, but again, for a 2-speaker desktop speaker, this is top notch. Docked one star since they are slightly overly strong on the mids and highs without much bottom end.
I bought this for [$$$] a while back it I had no problems with it. Everything is perfect and going very well. Very easy to set up, the picture and sound is great, etc, etc...
I just got these for Radioshack for $99 (they were on clearence). I do agree they are not the easiet things to set up with the fidling of dials. Some attempts to tune them seem to work with only limited success as they would give out a clicking sound. However once I found a good channel I liked them a lot. I use them to play mp3s that are being streemed from my Linksys Media Adapter.I live in San Francisco in a middle floor condo and have yet to have issues with interference from my cordless phone or extneral. The guy in Radioshack did say there were some areas on the city where they did not work well.In conclusion they met my requirement of playing music in both ends of my condo without running wires.
Great product for protecting my IPOD. Only rated a 4 because it does scratch pretty easy and only wish I did not have to remove to dock it. I keep my IPOD in the Showcase as much as possible. Great video clarity when not scratched. Received the merchandise very quickly, just a couple of days.
I boiught a "new" IPod which I found on the Amazon site and after receiving it, found it is defective. I bought it from a dealer outside of the Amazon store and now he's hassling me about a refund. His email address is cuongvo85, from the Amazon Marketplace.CAREFUL! Don't buy from this guy. He's ripping me off.
Had electrical problems landlord didnt want to fix and had lots of storms during 2011 and surges that broke many major appliances. Hoping that these will prevent future damage to whats plugged in. Bought 7 for all outlets.
I read as many reviews as I could for various headphones. There were several that seemed to have overwhelmingly positive reviews. I chose the one that seemed to have the most features for a reasonable price. The headphones are a little bulky but comfortable and not heavy. I have to be careful about leaning over because they fall off easily. That's my problem, not a flaw with the headphones. I put them on late in the evening and both I and my neighbors are happy. I can definitely recommend them.
nice product with great price, should have it when you need a HDMI. This might be good choice with low price shipping
I wasn't expecting much when I picked these up for $50.00(pair). What a great deal! They are awesome speakers for the price. I have them running off a 3 year old Onkyo receiver with 12 gauge speaker wire and they sound great. It's nice to have extra sound for the LCD TV in stereo mode. Music sounds great as well. These speakers will blow any entry level models out of the water or a home theater in a box set. I'd say it's an amazing buy for $50.00!!!
I give this one star because I don't think I can give it ZERO stars. Purchased 80 of these for a commercial property. Was told by the "salesman" it would cover the length of 3 football fields (300 yards) and that signal would go thru anything. The unit they sent to test prior to our purchase seemed fine. Over the last year almost ALL power supplies have died. Bountiful "claimed" it was a problem with their original manufacturer and they sent us "free" replacements that were 2nd generation and from a "new" factory. Well.....most of these have now started to fail. Thats the biggest problem. The other problem is that the coverage they claim the unit can cover seems to get smaller and smaller with the age of the unit (only one year). After a little over a year, you can step away from the unit just 20 feet and see the signal drop from 5 bars to just ONE. This is horrible. Now I am getting hounded by the sales people to upgrade to their NEWER units where all problems have been corrected. They have already lied 3 times with me....no way I would trust this company or their products ever again.
I've been playing golf with this ball for almost two years and have found it to be just as easy to lose as balls costing twice as much. Realistically, for the average golfer, a golf ball is a golf ball. They're all white, round, and have dimples. Most of us get spin on a shot by accident. I'm not that great a golfer where I could notice the difference between golf balls and they're all hard to find in the rough. At the rate I lose golf balls, the price of the Intech makes them the preferred ball. 3 Dozen for about [...] really suits my golfing budget.
I ordered three of these cables, one from my Hi Def cable box, one from my HD DVD player, and one from my reciever to my HD LCD TV.very nice picture, I am still amazed when I turn on my cable and go to one of the Hi Def channels!great price, and fast shipping!
I love this produt very much but make shur you tell your internet company and give the the model number and it will work very good
This camera takes very good photos in the day, but awful photos at night. What I didn't like about this camera, is that you will need a tripod to take pictures if you are taking photos without flash or in an ambient with poor light, because your are going to get awful pictures.When you take pictures and you watch them on the display, you think they look beautiful, but when you download to the computer, you will see that some are shaken.Look for another camera. I am very sure that there are better than this one.
The Panasonic RP-HT21 headphones is a joy to use. It is very light and using it with my ipod produced sounds the same as you would hear in a more expensive type of headphones. Perfect headphones for use while on a threadmill.
I really like this monitor. I haven't had any problems with the picture quality or mechnical issues, and have received many compliments from others regarding the looks of this monitor.
I have shoulder pain for few months now. I bought this for my home office and I have to say the shoulder pain is a forgotten word after I started using this. There4 are lot of other expensive ones but why would I spend 100s of dollars when I the problem is solved by spending $35.
This adapter comes in real handy when the only video plug on the back of your computer is DVI but you need it to be VGA at that time when doing repairs or troubleshooting. The adapter arrived very quickly and in good condition.
If you are using a crop sensor digital camera then this lens is a must have. 10mm @35mm = 16mm on the EOS 7D. Super wide, super sharp, this is basically an "L" glass quality lens without the "L" glass packaging. It's a great lens and really a must have for any crop sensor photographer.Be warned at the widest 10mm settings you will get a dark shadow on the bottom of the photo when using the on-camera flash of the EOS 7D. The 7D flash is simply not wide enough nor high enough to deal with the super wide angles this lens offers. You can adjust the zoom to somewhere in the 15-17mm range to eliminate the dark shadow, but then you aren't shooting at 10mm any more.Throw a good quality B&W; filter on it for protection and you're all set.It's my opinion that Canon has chosen to only offer "L" glass lenses in the standard EF mount, and offers lenses that are near "L" quality in the EF-S mount as a middle of the road solution to those shooting with crop sensor cameras and demanding professional quality glass.
Purchased to use when practicing my drums. I use a headphone amp to power these while the main channel on the stereo plays the speakers and PA. These were a lot better than the ear buds I was using. I need to be able to hear the drums and the music track to practice. So Far these have been above average. Not an easy requirement for headphones but since these can be adjusted for volume (headphone vs speaker) I can sit right in the music (so to speak.).
Bought this camera brand-new back in 2002. Was satisfied with it until this weekend when it totally quit working, won't turn on now even with the A/C power supply (instead of battery back) plugged in: Nada, zilch, zip, kaput, dead-as-a-friggin'-doornail. Another piece of disposable throw-away Jap crap {sigh}.
I was doubtful when I ordered the Elgato eyetv. I wanted to use it with our MacBook to watch the news during dinner on our screen porch. It is easier to move a Macbook out there for a short time than haul a TV.It works great. Connect the unit to an antenna, plug it into the USB port and and up pops a good TV picture.There is a remote control. In addition, there is a link to an on-line TV directory that enables EyeTV to diplay the name of the program being viewed as well as proding a window with the current TV schedules. [this assumes that you have an internet connection]An added feature is the ability to record programs although I have not tried it as yet.The picture is obviously small [about 3/4 of the screen], but when it is sitting on the table next to you, this is not a problem [especially when you think of people watching movies on an iPod].We are quite happy with it.
I don't normally write reviews, but when I saw the negative review of this item, I wanted to comment. The bottom line: The mount works great. I have four of them, and I'm buying a fifth. The mount can attach to the back of your desk, through a hole in the desktop or to a wall. The mount can rotate your monitor to either portait or landscape or in between, but you'll have to loosen set screws to make it easy to rotate.One small negative: The instructions are not very clear, so be sure to call tech support if you have trouble. They answered quickly, were very helpful and got me squared away in short order.When installing your unit, attach the VESA mount to the back of your monitor, then secure the mount to your desk or wall. Once you've done that, place on the monitor on the end of the arm. The included hex wrench is the tool you use to precisely balance the weight of the monitor. For my 8-pound monitor, it turn about 10 turns with the wrench. Once you've set the balance correctly, you can move the monitor up, down or sideways, then let go of it and it will stay where you left it.The 7-Flex can handle most monitors with either 75mm or 100mm VESA mounting holes and with a net weight 4-14.5 pounds.The not-so-great instructions aside, this is an excellent product and I recommend it.[Edit: March 1st, 2010]It has now been about five months since we bought our first unit, and we now have ten of them. We work in a TV Broadcast facility and use the mounts to support 22-24" LCD monitors. Some of our monitors are mounted to consoles using a hole through the top and others use the wall mount option to fasten the unit to the front of equipment racks. The 7-Flex works great in either arrangement. Still highly recommended.Innovative Office, the makers of the 7-flex, has posted a full demo on YouTube. It's a good demo, too. Check it out.[Edit March 22nd, 2012. It's been about 2-1/2 years since I posted the original review and we now have about 20 of these mounts. Check the image I posted showing five of them mounted to console in our TV master control room. The 7-flex units have worked just great and we've never had a problem with them.
I purchased this a couple of months ago. Shipped extremely fast. I set it up within 10 minutes. I had never set up a wireless router before so I was greatful for the tutorials. Very easy! Very reliable. It does not get hot at all. There is a stand that comes with it where you can put it on its side for air circulation.I am very pleased with this item and highly recommend.
This adapter works great for my telescope. I don't notice if it's slow or fast, it does what I need it to do.
I bought the COBY DP102 as a gift for my parents in May 2007. I'm very pleased with it so far. I did have some problems using it - I couldn't get it to mount via USB to my Mac to load the photos. I ended up having to transfer files to the SD Card, but it worked perfectly after that. My parents aren't very computer savvy, so I'm sure they'll enjoy it as a stand alone frame.As for the cropping issue - I can see that being a problem. But since I am pre-loading the photos for my parents, I'm resizing them for the frame. They look wonderful. The photo quality is great for the price - I wasn't expecting High Definition on my budget.
I purchased this exact board from FRY's Outpost about 4 months ago. And I have had problems with it ever since. AMD is known to run hotter than Pen/Cel. but this is just crazy. Even with a fan it still no longer is working. I was checking my email, when all of a sudden my monitor just died. Went black. I tried changing monitors, graphic cards etc. Nothing works! However I know that it is still getting power. I contacted ECS and they told me to just contact my vendor. This was the 3rd time I would have had to return it. So, at this time I am fighting with the company, until they replace it. My advise, if you see the name ECS- RUN AWAY!!!
These docks are same docks used for Panasonic T5/T7/T8 Toughbooks. The product description should be updated.
Surprised to see this still listed on Amazon. It's an oldie, but still a goodie. MP3 players are so cheap now that we have half a dozen around the house, one superseding another as prices drop and functions increase. Knock on wood, I've never had a problem with mine. It's always worked and the quality has been good.
I do some burning sometimes and want it to look professional. I found this to be a cheap alternative for general labeling since I don't do it a lot. I would recommend it to anyone looking to label anything including CDs.
Perfect fit for your Apple Airport Express wireless router! It also has a very sleek and modern look, and is totally inconspicuous anywhere you mount it (the router itself is not inconspicuous since it's a 6 in x 6 in x 2 in box, but the mount, made of a clear plastic, is practically invisible!). Lastly, as an added bonus, it also comes with a mount for the adapter of the router, so you don't have to worry about the adapter dangling freely from the wall or ceiling. Worth the price tag. I would give it a five, but I decided to give it a four instead because I've only had for about 2 months. But if it lasts intact for a year or more, then I will say 5-stars for sure!!
If you are looking for a genuine Panasonic replacement for a Type 29, Part # HHR-P104 battery, this is the one for you! Don't be misled by illustrations that depict a shorter, wider battery; this one is 2-1/8" long x 1-1/4" wide x 7/16" Thick. Holds its charge very well, and the price is very reasonable.
I love listening to music! loud jammin, acoustic, bluegrass, I hear everything clearly and balaced. A quarter of the way up rattles my pictures. Enjoy.
Getting old and it hurts to hold the phone up for long. The same product came with my phone and I wore it out. At this price it can't be beat.
This is another great HP product. I say that because having an HP computer seems to make it so easy to add new products if they, too, are HP. This simple to use, easy to install machine took the place of one I had in the 7300 series, which was damaged in shipping long ago, I believe. This All-In-One does everything the 7300 did only a tiny bit slower. If I have any reservations it is that the glass accommodates only 8-1/2 X 11, not legal size. Follow the install wizard instructions to the letter, make no assumptions (as I did the first time), and the entire installation will go by easily and successfully. I highly recommend this machine for home-office or light regular office duty. And at its price, it's unbeatable.
I got this for my husband and myself becasue we wake up at two different times in the morning. And the radio frequency always seemed to change overnight on our old alarm clock. We enjoy the fact that we can pick the CD and even song we want to wake up to, and can change it whenever we want. Sure beats morning djs as the first thing we used to hear! The sound quality could be better, but for the price, we love it!
I originally bought this with my airport extreme. It is easy to plug in and it is recognized by every product I have. With the 2 usb plugs in the back and the 2 in the front, it made it very easy for me to use my hard drives over the network and it lines up perfectly with my airport extreme. When I purchased my Mac Mini, I had no idea how convenient this was. Since the usb plugs are in the back of the Mini it makes it difficult if I want to plug a digital camera or my iphone in for a quick data transfer. With this plugged into my Mini, I not only have more usb plugs for my harddrives and Magicjack, I also have usb cords on the front for quick data transfers. It is a wonderful product and it is so small that is works perfectly if you do not have a lot of space.
Hard drives either work, or they don't. This worked for about a week and a half until it failed and had to go back to the manufacturer. I am guessing that the controller failed and that the disc itself is OK. At least customer service accepted the return for repair readily, although the service telephone number that they provided wasn't working and I had to use another number to get through. I have used a bunch of other USB drives and they have all held up for years. I had read about reliability problems with these and had hoped that I would be luckier. Ah well.
I learned the hard way, palm centro requires a convertor with 4 lines on the jack and this one only has 2. The Centro will act up if you buy this particular convertor
It's great and nothing else on the market can touch it. The only thing that would make it better would be if I could edit the play lists with out using my computer and add music with out using itunes. Neither of those are a huge deal and I still give it five stars.
For perfect DVDs, this drive is fast and smooth. However, when it encounters a bad block on a DVD, it spends over a minute fiddling with itself trying to read that precious block. Meanwhile, the movie is frozen. This makes it almost unusable for DVD playback. I broke a brand new Incredibles DVD from its case, and that played perfectly. But any DVD that has the slightest imperfection is a problem.I haven't tested the recording capability. I was hoping to buy only 1 drive for both playback and recording. This one doesn't fit the bill.
These are by far the worst rj45 plugs ever. For years, I used to crimp cables with relative ease, and usually get them to work on the first crimp. I must have used about 20 plugs on just two new cat 6 wires, and I still couldn't get them to work. Each time I tested with my cable tester, I get faults on different wires. Upon closely examining the rj45 plug head after crimping, I notice that the metal teeth connectors are either slanted, or completely miss the wires. Save your money, and buy better rj45 plugs.
Listen, most people gave enough reviews of speed and whatever, so the only feedback I will try to impart is that there is flimsy plastic on the outside; the teeth that slide to match up with the nine gold tabs on the bottom of these SD cards will break and split from the exterior. I just experienced that tonight. Mine is a Class 6, 30MB/sec edition. This happens when you use them very often. I don't think these are really high-usage shells. And I understand that sliding them in and out on a regular basis will fray and weaken the really slim plastic ribs that separate each tab. Just be careful when you dock your SD card into a reader. Some readers will eat them more than others.
this model has good features and is value-for-money, as it hasa swivel-able screen, usb and sd card support, all that i wanted.but my only mistake before gifting it was to not have tried it out.to my horror i came to know that it couldn't play a standard dvdand was showing a flicker on the screen with an uncontrollable 2Xrewind due to some malfunction. the moment the dvd starts playingit plays for a second and rewinds at 2X i tried pressing allbuttons but to no effect.i'm embarrassed and have got this product to India and gifted it now,will have to return it back and get it exchanged as it is in warranty.bottom-line: no doubt about features or value-for-money, but make sureyou try the product as soon as you purchase it and before you gift it.
Support agrees that it doesn't work with Dell computers and keyboards and yet won't replace it. There is no way to upgrade the firmware.Safe bet is NOT to buy it...
This is my second cd-rw drive, and my other one doesn't even compare to this one. My old burner took 25 minutes to burn a cd at the minimum, but my sony drive takes 5 minutes maximum. It makes cd burning alot easier.Not only is this drive fast , but it is reliable too. I have burned about 20 cds so far and not one of them have had a single skip or messup of any sort.It was very easy to install too. I took it out of the box, hooked it up, loaded the software, and I had already begun burning cds about half an hour after receiving the package.I am extremely pleased with this product.
Love this charger. Works fast and does a complete charge. It is small and fits nicely in a fairly small camera bag.
I bought this Transformer to be able to use UK appliances in LA and it was worth every penny. It is quiet and delivers power non-stop. Great product.
I was tricked by the positive reviews of this product. The transfer process is not easy whatsoever. I planned to come out of this having beautiful shirts, however the process left me feeling very agitated. It is not worth the time spent in the least.
I've had my Sony DRX510UL for slightly over a year now and have burned in the neighborhood of 500 discs with the only failures being my own fault. I will point out that about 2 months after I purchased my burner, it ceased working and I quickly obtained a RMA (return merchandise authorization) from Sony and returned it for service. To my great surprise, it was back in my hands, fully repaired and working perfectly, in less than 8 days which for any electronic repair job is 'warp' speed. Since that repair, I've had absolutely no problems and I'm about to purchase a second DRX510UL for my wife's computer. All in all, an excellent burner that works with several software programs and should give you no major problems. And on the off chance that your burner develops problems, Sony will stand behind the machine, with a repair and return policy that will match or beat any other company.
I've spent the past 5 years using the newer keyboards, such as the Microsoft "natural" keyboard, and the Microsoft "Internet" keyboard, but never quite got used to them. Finally, I broke down and bought myself a plain old vanilla IBM model. It's nothing fancy, but it works really well, and doesn't take up much space on my desktop. The keys are slightly textured, so your fingers don't slide off of them, and they operate with just a light touch. I also appreciate the double-size backspace key, which I can hit without even thinking about it. I figure that sooner or later I'll have to upgrade my computer, but you can bet that I'll be hanging on to this keyboard. In fact, I liked this one so much that I bought another one just like it to keep as a spare.
This is a great product. This fan keeps the computer cool by having a very fast fan speed! Compared to any other fan I have had, this is by far the best!
I am so lost with out my M505. I bought it in September of 2001 and I am really glad I did. I use it daily, actually several times a day.There are so many uses for it, and I never forget anything ever.I love this invention. Kudo's to the person whom created it.
This little digital camera is terrific. I have a Nikon D70 Digital SLR and I wanted this Sony as a small easy to carry camera for casual, spontaneous events when I didn't want the burden of a larger, heavier camera. This camera has a surprisingly quick start up AND shutter, and lots of ways to adjust your exposure, shutter, white balance, etc, to get a good photo in many settings. When most point and shoot cameras would fail, (from a distance at a hockey game, or at a high school musical when you can't use your flash for example), THIS little sweetheart WILL get the job done. Worth EVERY penny!
Pros: Easy to use, Recording Quality good, Recording time very good.Long life on batteries. Good mic sensitivity. Able to download voice to computer files. Good price / value. If you need one of these, this is the one to buy, or any Sony brand for that matter.Cons: No real negatives at this time.
This product is very easy to use and is very accurate. Can't beat it for the money.
this universal adapter arrived sooner than expected, however the plug very plug i needed was twisted. Also since the adapter was advertised with the portble cd player I ordered, it assumed it was the same brand as well as designed for the player. That was not the case.
I bought this system a year ago, a family gift for Xmas. Christmas Eve this year, it swallowed a rented DVD and wouldn't let it go until I attacked it with screwdrivers. Now it seems to work again, but I'm going to dump it in the trash anyway.Basically, it's a piece of junk:1. The sound is like it's coming up from a pool of mud.2. The DVD player is slo-o-o-ow, and the control over DVD playing poor. My $69 Toshiba DVD player is worlds better mechanically.3. The whole system is made up of proprietary components, so if you decide on a new amp/receiver/DVD player, you're out of luck. The speakers have to go too. Maybe it's all for the best.Mine is out the door tomorrow morning. I'm only afraid this may be a discontinued model, and no one will have the chance to benefit from this opinion.
This camera has become a family favorite - easy to use, huge viewing screen and long charge life so you can take lots of pictures. So far four family members have all bought one - even grandma has one! Only recommendation is to get more memory and make sure you have a case to protect the screen. Other than that - it's good to go.
I've had this camera for 5 months and it is the most fun camera I have ever had. Picture quality is great. Maybe too teeny for my hands but you get used to it. The menu system is not hard to figure out but it will take some practice to switch settings on the fly without thinking too much about it.What surprised me was the video quality. While you should not attempt to replace a dedicated camcorder for the SD1000, it takes outstanding video at its highest quality setting, 640 x 480 pixels at 30 frames per second. And it is so small that I carry it everywhere. I have shot some great footage that I would have missed otherwise with this camera. Pop in a 2GB SD card and you have tons of room for both pics and video.
lo recomiendo muy &uacute;til, que mas se puede decir, con esto puedo acomodar mi celular y ponerlo mas cerca de donde estoy!! lo recomiendo!!
I bought this as a replacement of my older Garmin V, and is primarily used on my motorcycles. I like the screens and functions of the Garmin V, and this unit is very similar, with notable differences of a color screen (although ever-so-slightly smaller than the V), automatic changes to a night vision screen, greater memory capacity, is more compact for ease of carry and has a really long built-in battery life. The Garmin V requires 4 AA batteries, and went though them pretty fast.Thus far it's been functioning perfectly, and receives satellite signals faster than the V. My only complaint is I wish the screen was a little larger, similar to the Nuvi models Garmin makes.
This Yamaha Speakers 80 watts are really something, the mid ranges and the highs are awesome, very pleasing to listen to, it's incredibly clear, and the Sub produces a NICE, DEEP and warm sound, if you like strong bass, make it so, if you likes weak base, just turn the volume knob on the sub. The main thing about the sub is that it doesn't produce a loud, sudden and short bass, which makes your ears very uncomfortable to listen to, instead, it produces a long and smooth bass, won't hurt your ear at all. but of course, listening too loud is a whole different story.Some other things are that what's nice about this is that when everyone else in your dorm/house are sleeping already, and you still want to listen to music, you can turn it as low as you want, and you will still get that deep and warm bass. you will be able to hear it, unlike some other speakers, you can't hear anything. One more thing which makes this speaker set great is that you can be listening to music to a moderate volume and won't bother your next door roommate at all. unless you really jam it up all the way, but otherwise, it's got a moderate volume.Overall, if you are looking to a new speaker set, THESE are THE ONE to buy, Yamaha YSTMS50 , Yamaha is still the top brand in music industry. DEFINITLY WORTH THE MONEY!
this product did not work with my verizon voyager. when i pluged in my headphones the sound only came out of one speaker
the sound quallity is not so great and am not sure how you are suppose to fit them in your ears. I bought them for my boyfriend and it was an embarassment, i ended up taking them and buying them another set. Bottom line you get what you pay for.
This is a terrible product. Mine died 2 days after the 30 day warrenty ran out. This model does not have a backlit screen -- it is useless in dim light or the dark. Don't waste your money (or time) on the Zire 21.
The term "planned obsoleteness" comes to mind when describing this product. Mine worked great for about a year, but after that I began getting a myriad of burning and other hardware errors whenever burning CD's or DVD's. A word of advice to anyone considering this burner - invest in a drive that will last as long as your computer, and wont turn that bundle of expensive blank DVD's into a bundle of coasters.and btw, the Micro Advantage company is now defunct.
Very nice card, capable of handling some tough games, such as Crysis. I love the card and the features, but the fan on this bad boy is LOUD!
This is a great mouse. I have a Husqvarna Viking Designer SE embroidery machine with 3D inactive screen on it and the mouse is great for moving around design and using all funtion on the screen. I use the mouse instead of the stylus that came with the embroidery machine.
works as promised. they're making me write 17 more words, but seriously, there's only one thing to say for a product like this. it works, or it doesn't. This one works just fine.
Excellent Web Cam. Very easy to install and understand.Can open the box and have unit up and running within 5 minutes.Picture is excellent quality, audio is excellent quality. You can add an extenstion and catch a video outside, inside with the kids or animals.A great product from Logitech! If you select this camera for your web cam you will not be dissapointed.
How anyone can sell a wireless networking product in this day & age without clear guidelines on setting up security is beyond me.If you care about security at all be aware that the documentation included with product will not help you set it up. I'm MCP & CompTIA A+ certified & after three+ hours I'm still scratching my head.
I recommended this device to a friend - all hell broke loose. The drivers for this product won't be ready until &quot;Fall 2000&quot;. The drivers that ship with the product won't work with Win2000 - it causes random crashes of the Print subsystem and on two occassions, caused crashes of the ENTIRE system. In short, if you buy this product NOW and you have Windows 2000, you'll have to wait until Fall if you want just to print reliably - forget scanning/faxing etc. Xerox tech support was NOT very helpful either - two of the three techs we spoke to started to INSIST that it can work with 2000 - even though their website has no drivers for it and there's an insert in the documentation that says it won't! They then told me that I can use the &quot;NT 4&quot; driver as a workaround - good try.. But that doesn't work either.In closing, possibly a good deal if you DON'T use Windows 2000 or won't be using it before Fall of this year.
I should have listened to MK3's review. He/She was right about the box not being true MDF. I should know what MDF is. I have a 4x8' sheet of it in my garage that I bought from T.H.D. It is extremely heavy and solid. If this box was made from it, it would weigh over 20lbs it only weights maybe 10lbs. China does not have the same standard for MDF as the US. This is more like a hybrid Particle/Fiber boardThat said, hopefully it will sound alright for the time being. I only bought this for temporary use until I build a custom box and decide on a good sub. It comes with some polyfill but you will likely need to add more to benefit from it. Interestingly this box comes wired for not only a sub but also for a 12v internal accessory (I can't think of any uses other than for a lighted subwoofer) Although it may be a source for an air leak but I have not been able to test this yet. The push terminals and speaker wire seem to be of decent quality and I do not feel the need to replace them with better parts for the 300w rms Kenwood Ill be putting in to it. Once I upgrade from this temporary speaker/box combo this box will stay with the Kenwood sub where ever it ends up.Make sure you feel around under the polyfill for all the mounting screws they were all over the place. I can imagine that these will make noise or a rattle if you miss one. Mine came with eight total.
Buyer beware-it's only worth about $10!!! Are you crazy? How can you ask that much money for something that is so old?!!! Mine is at least 10 years old!!!
If you are just starting out these will be fine for the price or good for practice balls get a lot for the price.
Wow... Targus must have changed the product but kept the TAP100 product name. What I recieved was a 10.75x4x4.25" 'shaving case' sized thing. Not at all what I was looking for or what is described. Ck out the Targus website for an accurate description and photo....
I've used the Nikon brand for years. My first Nikon was a SLR and I believe this was my 3rd digital Nikon. My first 2 Nikon digital cameras provided me with stellar service and provided me with pretty good digital pics in the dinosaur age (2MP and AA batteries!) Both died when they were dropped.I got this one a few years ago. Ironically, this one has survived longer than the other two but I never got good pics out of it. It's a nice sturdy camera, with 7.1MP, which was good when it first came out. But the lens is really small. Like some of the other reviewers said, the pics were grainy. And another complaint was that I had to install software to download pics.Anyway, after suffering through a couple of years of grainy pics I ditched this and got a Panasonic instead.
...except (and not a big deal), I was a little disappointed when the black "MAD DOG" logo was not on the drive. As I own other drives similar to this and am happy with the performance, I wanted the logo there."Writemaster" is the logo on this drive.The box says that the "Product bezel is black, however the MAD DOG logo may not appear on the front panel.Again, not a big deal, but I was looking for the name on the panel...oh well.:-)
I have read the reviews for this product and was very hesitant to purchase this, even when I received it and it was supposedly not suitable for my particular model Palm. I have a Palm Tungsten T3 and am extremely happy that I bit the bullet and bought this keyboard.It was an easy plug and play, not problems - touch wood, with the software compatability, and have been using with my palm in place of my Notebook (sometimes I don't like to carry big bags everywhere)and is a brilliant substitute....
found it is not so good. I would say as a cable optical little mouse it is quite good compared to other similar products. But compared to the microsoft wireless mouse I'm using, this one has much lower resolution and responding time, you can feel it is different simply by dragging around for a few seconds. Although the wireless mouse uses battery, I still have to stick to it.
Beware of Sony Blu Ray! There is a good chance it will die soon after the warranty expires! Most company's will extend the warranty if its within a month or 2, NOT SONY! Support is the worst in the industry! Very strange this happens more then the feedback states here on Amazon???
If you have an ipod classic 120Gb like me, I would strongly recommend you to buy this product. It's very compact, sounds great, and most importantly it charges the ipod. You can also use the aux input for other mp3 players too. Great product, great price!
soy fotografo aficionado de uso rudo y he tenido unas siete camaras digitales mmm varias aiptek , varias sony dsc y de la t pues todavia tengo la t7, bueno puedo decir con seguridad que es una camara my confiable porque toma fotos muy buenas y la bateria te dura por dias y eso que le daba un uso muy rudo (se me perdio), el video que toma es bastante bueno asi como te permite hacer zoom mientras estas grabando video- esto casi ninguna camara digital lo hace- y es delgada a diferencia de los nuevas dsc t...la compraria otra ves
Really good value. There is no other speaker on the market that looks this cool! The sound is really good considering it is a 2.1 system. The bass has to be turned way down unless you want to thump your neighbors (ahh! apartment life!). Big recommendation, get it while it's still on sale, notice the difference in prices for the white as opposed to the silver. If all you have is your onboard 2.1 sound, then this is a no brainer.
The Coolpix P3 has a lot of things going for it: 8 megapixels; sharp 3.5x zoom with Vibration Reduction; good quality 2.5" LCD; good in-camera menus; and good battery options. It also has the most "trick" hookup...WiFi.First, as I've stated in many reviews, the VR should not be undervalued, even if this is a relatively short zoom for stabalization. It can aid in almost any situation, most notably low-light non-flash photos, and really enhances flash photography in low-light, so that we can see more of the background detail.In-camera post processing is truly enhanced with the "D Lighting" control. Essentially, this features allows you to lighten the darker areas of a photograph while not lightening the middle or light areas. This can help bring out underexposed backgrounds with flash, or allow us to see the eyes under that ballcap. It doesn't work perfectly (it sometimes lightens the shadowing that makes detail stand out), but it's a very welcome feature.The EN-EL5 battery is a bit larger than most cameras take, but it has good performance, and is reasonably priced. Additionally, you may use a Duracell CP-1 disposable battery. This is great! The problem with rechargable batteries are: 1) people forget to recharge them, and 2) they do loose their charge just sitting around. The CP-1 has a nearly 10 year shelf life, meaning it will be ready when you need it.For the $50 extra (vs. the P4), you must determine if the WiFi capability is worth the expense. For most, I feel the answer is "no". WiFi is not as fast as USB 2.0, and, heck, I'm only 3 feet from the computer! But some will find it invaluable.It's size will be a bit too large for some (but just right for some, too); it's zoom isn't class leading (Canon Powershot SD700 gets to 4x); it's battery charger could be smaller (e.g. SD700); etc. Exposure are good, but could have a higher degree of accuracy.Overall, I can see why some would put this at the top of their list. But I'd pocket the $50 and get the P4.
I use these short patch cables on my gigabit home network. They are reliable and very inexpensive. Good, fast, cheap always works well for me...
I bought this camera for my boyfriend so we could take behind the scene shots when we are on film sets. We just got back from working on a feature in Trinidad and 90% of the pictures are so grainy. The LCD image is grainy and I knew that, but this thing has no idea how to focus, especially in low light.If you don't want to ruin a priceless experience with terrible pictures then get a better camera.
I was disappointed that I wasn't informed that the palm pilot was a 2002 edition and wouldn't hotsync with the new windows 7!I ended up returning it because it wouldn't work for me because I definitely needed that hotsync application.I will check for those applications I need before I purchase a different one.PalmOne m515 Color Handheld
I used the previous model CT10 and was very satisfied with it. After about three years (and that even surprised customer service) I had to exchange the battery for the first time. My job requires to phone extensively long in order to repair equipment in different factories in US - Mexico - Canada - Germany. Long range (away from base) - long talk time - loud environment - NO PROBLEM.So far I used the CT12 a couple of times and had the same results. Plantronics designs with the customer in mind and has a couple of improvements on CT12 that make live easier. There is always space for improvement, but well...Plantronics CT12 is very close to perfect.
works great and very cheap. from all ive read hdmi is a digital signal either it works or it doesnt. no need to spend a lot of money when these work great.
I have had these for a long long time (about 6 months!) i guess i wasn't posting a review because i really wanted to sort of test them on a 5+ hour flight! I mean the sound the noise canceling under normal situation like home studios or office (this thing is fantastic) but i really wanted to see if it can really work its way in a long fuselage ride!people this things kicks butt! in every level. The music is crisp and balanced and the base sound is just accurate. Podcasts and vocals sound amazing as well. But the music definitely out of my iPod 5G sounds much much better than any ear buds.The only test now i want to know about, how do these compare with teh Seinhiser Pro gear headphones??1 if anyone can comment on that it would be great. I started doing semi-pro podcast production lately and wanted to know if these would workor the noise canceling feature would not do correct sound repreoduction?!? My wife apparently liked these so much that i may end up buying another pair!I sidetracked! If you want any MP3 device to sound supreme, you cant go wrong with Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesUpdated:These headphone are still kicking and strong! I bought one pair for my wife too!
I have purchased this filter for both of my lenses (Canon 50mm f/1.4 & 28mm 1.8). It seems to be high quality and I don't notice any difference when shooting. The added protection for my lenses is more than worth the incredibly low cost.
HeyI go this on the cheap and didn't expect much but after 2months it began to flicker when booting up. Looking for invoice for warranty info right now :( Good over all picture when not flickering.
I switched from the Nikon D70s to the 5D (I'm a 38-yr Nikon "system" photographer, work in all the big museums, MoMA, etc., and dearly love photography). Canon is the better camera, no doubt. But Canon people (as my dealer warned me) have no concerns for the customer whatsoever!!!!!I'm actually thinking about returning to Nikon just to get away from Canon "support" ...they'll neither stand behind you or their equipment. This may become very, very important some day. And you'll find yourself left out in the cold.Good camera, bad people.YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED - AVOID!!!
Not having either a DVD or CD player (I just feed discs to my iMac), I found the discounted price on this model to be all the rationale I needed to invest in such a device. It's capable of producing flawless images and sounds--unless it chooses not to acknowledge the presence of a disc in its drive, which happens far too often with my temperamental (fastidious?) machine. I would also advise prospective purchasers to check dimensions, as this model requires extra deep shelves. Finally, its remote switch is more likely to be compatible with GE or other RCA monitors than with Philips, Magnavox, or Sylvania monitors. (It may be important to remember that a VCR plus DVD assembly requires running the latter in &quot;auxilliary mode,&quot; which is hidden away somewhere in my set's menu choices and virtually inaccessible.) In short, the machine has done little to alter my high regard for similar products produced by Sony, Panasonic, and other Japanese manufacturers.
Easy install software, the computer always recognizes the printer. But sometimes the printer does not know it's connected to the computer and does not print.
I searched through pages and pages of All in One laser printers for the best printer for the price and with the HP rebate this was it! I purchased an HP All in One inkjet a couple years back and was very disappointed because HP's support for their driver and software on the Mac was horrible. I had printing problems for a year partially resolved by tech, but never fully gone. I was a bit worried that I might run into similar problems... NOT AT ALL!!! This printer works perfectly and to top it off is blazingly fast! The automatic sheet feeder is great and the automating duplexing is even better!Will I run into problems later? Quality issues? Who knows, but for now... I'm a happy camper.
Considering how few pages there are in this notebook it is prohibitive in cost. The vendor should offer packs of three and discount them.Stick with the spiral binders, or revert to pen and ink and a scanner.
It's really good when you need to get internet from anywhere in your house and you don't have a wireless router
Six Sigma my ass. The CD player has NEVER worked. I thoughtJack Welch was supposed to be the guru of quality
Great product. Delivered in less than a week. Hooked right up to an older unit and we were set. The unit took a bit to get the signal....but after that everything has worked smoothly. We even were able to take the unit to some grandparents houses to listen to the special Holiday Season music for various present opening celebrations.
Great battery life, no compatibility issues - works fine in camera and with the Panasonic charger.'Nuff said. . . !
This product is easy to Install. If need more Storage I will puchase another one of these Hard Drives,
ladies and gents, i favor apple. if not for their seamless design and functionality integration (which everyone else also agree's with), then i must say simplicity has led me to my decision. I am a sales manager and part-time advertising coordinator (so you can rest assured i will advertise 'Apple' for the masses...i have the need to use my laptop for recording sales and inventory as well as editing some ads on graphics aps. i also use the laptop for word processing. i must say, i have never found it simpler to integrate wireless browsing (including wireless print server), an external dv monitor (for expanded desktop space), and a home network of 5 wireless peripherals. all this took me less than 6 hours to accomplish (without the slightest of road blocks along the way...).you be the judge. if you can point me in the direction of one person who works on a windows (or even linux) system and has been able to do what i have in the time i have, and maintain the system without a headache for even a month, then i salute the person in question but would still recommend an Apple system, just because the OS looks better.i've only worked on the Apple platform for a little over a year and a half now (having bought an Apple iBook first, and now opted for the powerbook G4 1.25ghz). so before any critics step out and call me a 'brainwashed apple lover who is blinded by sheer beauty', think about what i've said above and allow yourself the ability to step out of the confinements of pc globalization... give in to the fruit of your intuition... the fruit that is 'Apple'.
Seems to work pretty well. Much better than the cheap analog products that plug into the audio out jack.
As a commodity trader on the floor, I use my Visor a lot, and with the modem in place I was going thru batteries every week. I am now able to recharge my Visor in the car or at the desk if needed. The simplicity of the concept is its strength. Just plug and go.
When We bought this package deal, it was a great idea - print your own photos at home. Sure, vs. the old fashioned 35mm camera take the film in for processing, a bit more was worth the convienence. Technoligy is a good thing. The whole concept works like it should, sure an occasional paper jam, easily cured. The last 160 sheet pack I got was about $50.00 & I considered it reasonable buying in quanity as such, but now no longer at near 3 times the price I gave a 5 star rating based on its quality & ease of use. The cost of it now, near makes a person want to go back to the old fashioned way of film & double prints that ran about $10.00. I think it the most suitable way, if it's prints you want - weigh the cost per print this methood - it's simply got out of hand, too high a price for conveinence. i'm going to consider other other options based on this - sorry Kodak - You lose..............
This is the second one of these cards I have purchased. The first card bought in 2007 did require a bios flash. I currently use it on my windows 2003 server to connect with a Granite Digital eSATA removable drive system and it has worked well. However I recently purchased another card on 11/17/2008 and it did NOT require a bios flash. It worked as a RAID controller right out of the box. I was able to configure the RAID from the cards bios at boot up. I added it to my windows 2003 server with two seagate 500GB drives as RAID 1 mirrored. I installed the SATARaid GUI included which allows viewing and configuring the controllers and arrays from within windows. It also allows you to enable/disable write cache and enable/disable single drives for hot swap removal and setup email alerts. Note that eSATA hot swap does not mean that it acts like a usb drive. You have to either use the GUI to enable/disable the drive before removing or use the device manager to do it. I have found that on occasion when disabling via device manager the system wants you to reboot which is not something you want to do on a server in the middle of a work shift. You use eSATA cables with this card.
after a month of research, i purchased this camera and am very satisfied. absolutely the best value for the money! you can't go wrong with a canon, and for less than 150 bucks, you just can't do any better! the capabilities of this camera are basically the same as the more expensive canon digital elph models, just not as compact, and the lcd screen is smaller, but hey, who cares? not to mention the video capabilities- plays back video on the camera itself with audio!! fantastic! for anyone who is undecided, go ahead and make your decision- this is the best camera in its price class, by far!
We have two reference systems in the home plus digital or analog over ethernet feeds to all of the other rooms. Speakers tend to be high end, source material ranges from digital music fed to dac's or cd's. I have two AudioSource 100's, one in the kitchen driving Energy's and one that drives a set of B&W;'s on the porch.Totally devoid of musicality. This amp will kill any source signal you put in it. Compared to any amp we've had in the past 40 years, this is the worst. The sound has nothing going for it, 0 energy, no low end, sounds like it compresses music, no soundstage, no rhythm, just plain boring.
I bought this camera about a week ago to replace my film-based Rebel G. My previous digital experience was with a 2MP Canon Powershot S100. I'm not a professional photographer, but I really like taking photographs (vs. snapshots). Canon has bundled a lot of goodies into a small, sturdy camera base that has proven iteself very capable to me.The contents of the package include a battery, the camera base, 3 CD with software and PDFs, a USB 2.0 connector, a video connector, a battery charger, a 18-55mm EF-S lens, a strap, and a manual. You'll need to provide your own CompactFlash card. I personally selected a 1GB Ultra II card, which will shoot about 70 RAW+JPEG images, or 275 Large JPEGS.The battery arrives already charged, so I could immediately take pictures. Kudos. That is a favor that I appreciate. I shot a hundred pictures before getting home.The Digital Rebel XT has the familiar basic mode and creative mode control dial on the top. They have added an "On/Off" switch, which was not present on my film-based Rebel G. The consistency in the controls made it possible for me to shoot my first pictures right away, though there are some features to read the manual for: the TTL flash metering discussion, the nuances of choosing the AF mode, and how the basic mode operation decides which ISO speed to use were the topics I found myself most interested in this week.Pictures look really sharp and colorful up to the ISO 400 setting. ISO 800 and 1600 can be safely used if you are looking for a particular effect, are shooting where a flash and tripod are not permittted, or in other very low light situations. It's going to be pretty grainy, but with the included software tools, it can be compensated for to a limited extent.The on-camera flash is not great, but it is very good for a built-in flash. In a pinch, it'll work, but serious picture taking will require an external flash.The included software products have both PC and Mac versions, a boon to Mac users. My Canon snapshot camera only included PC software. Canon bundles a RAW image editor that is handy if you shoot RAW. iPhoto's RAW "support" isn't adequate for adjusting photos. Otherwise, the included software isn't much better than the iLife suite, unless heavy image manipulation is required. In that case, Photoshop is a better choice anyhow. PC users will get some use out of the photo editing software, though.TIP: If you are loading pictures onto a newer Mac with iPhoto, set the Communication Method on the camera to PTP/Print, NOT PC Connection. Otherwise, the Mac won't find the camera. That detail doesn't appear anywhere in the manual, though PTP/Print is the default (but not the intuitive) setting.The lens is OK. It's a decent value for $100, but I wish it would mount to a film camera in addition to a digital EF-S mount. Remember the focal length multiplier when you plan to share your lenses between film and digital cameras. A 50mm all-around lens on a film camera is a 80mm moderate telephoto lens on the Rebel XT.The strap is lousy. You'll want a different strap unless ithcy, sweaty, rubberized material is your idea of a comfy strap. I decided not to use it.To sum up, this camera really impressed me. The resolution is great, the images are as good as I could reasonably expect from my camera skills, and the total paackage operates well together. Areas where Canon could improve the package include:1. Ship it with an EF lens, not an EF-S2. Ship it with better quality accessories. That strap is terrible.3. Include a CF card.4. Ditch the unnecessary tools from the bundle of software. Every OS has photo management software built in. If that's not adequate for someone, they've probably already bought a package that they use.Otherwise, I loved it.Followup 25-March-2005:This is a followup comment to my review on the Rebel XT. The reason I've decided to follow up is that I've seen a lot of people equating the Digital Rebel XT to the Canon 20d because it has similar features and resolution. The conclusion, then, that the 20D is not worth the extra $599 is what has me concerned.Take note: the Canon EOS 20D has an expected shutter life of 150,000 photographs. The Canon Digital Rebel XT has an expected shutter life of 50,000 photographs. What does this mean to you? Well, if your shutter dies after 50,000 pictures, even within the warranty period, it counts as normal wear and tear, and you have to pay to have it fixed.If your 20D quits after 50,000 snaps, you get a new shutter free of charge. It turns out that the cost to have a shutter repaired on an XT is about half of the price difference. So figuring in expected depreciation of the camera based on shutter life, the two cameras are similarly priced.
Just as mentioned by others, this was a great product for 29 days. I turned it on and within 5 minutes the power was gone! I thought it was just bad luck until I read the other reviews. Thank goodness I can still return it for a refund. I debated whether to attempt to get it fixed under the warranty, which is good for one more day, but after reading the problems with that ($110.00) I will just return it. Too bad, it was really nice to watch TV in the kitchen while cooking.
Bought to upgrade from the adsl modem provided by AT&T; (Wisconsin). Setup is easy. Type 192.168.1.254 into your browser. Enter an admin password for the router. Then enter your login and password for your AT&T; DSL account. You're up and running in two minutes. If you've forgotten your AT&T; login, call (877)-722-3755--Update 10/2010The software appears to be the same as the Netopia 3346 modem, their basic business class modem (not the 3346-ENT, which has programmable software).I took this router to my workplace to replace our dead 3346. Navigated to the Advanced Setup section in my browser. Configured the port mapping (what they call "pinholes") and ip routing for our needs and was back up and running in 15 minutes. The difference between this modem and the 3346 appears to be that it comes in a plastic case instead of a metal case, and the brand name is "Motorola" instead of "Netopia."
I might finally get in some pictures! With this remote and a pocket tripod I can get into vacation pictures with my wife...without asking strangers to take a photo (which is never composed well). We are leaving for the Grand Canyon next month and I will take this very small accessory with me. Highly recommend for the reasonable cost.
I have to go with the thumbdown people.I bought an Isight on impulse, to use with my Mac. Looks very nice. Should have checked more carefully.So, to use it I need Ichat AV. OK, so another $130 later to upgrade to Panther, I have Ichat AV.Oh, only other Ichat AV users can talk to me. Don't know any. Never mind I can use it as a webcam!Nope. My Mac is only 500mhz. Needs 600. Sorry, you have a sexy looking piece of junk. It actually checks the processor, and unlike PC equipment, isn't even prepared to 'have a go and see'.Alright, my PC running Win2k should see it. Nope. Crashes hopelessly.A few month collecting dust, I upgrade to XP - now I know it works.Nope. No drivers. XP generic driver gives a white washy useless picture, and as we know, no sound.Would love to hear from anyone who has overcome that problem, as it is undoubtedly a nice little toy, but for the money I wish I'd gone for something less exotic.To be fair, Apples equipment though expensive, is slick and satisying. But the Isight is horribly let down by lack of software. Fast Mac users probably love it.
Simple Quick and Easy to use.. Half the time I forget it's there. A nice piece of equipment you will forget you own because you'll never need to look at it or touch it.I even went with the default config just to make it that much easier.. I just opened the box and added electricity.. DONE.
Useless. A q tip does a better job. Left some smears that's about it. Got a q-tip and cleaned it off.
I really enjoy these headphones - for the price you really can't go wrong.I'm a bigger fella and I can wear these for a while without my ears going numb on me.I also have a bad habit of tearing up headphones - these have outlived all of my others (maybe even combined. heh)
I just hooked these up. They work as advertised (wireless, outdoor, etc). However, the speakers are very weak. The max volume is so low that the crickets outside chirp louder than the music produced through these speakers. They are useless in anything but the quietest of environments. Why bother. You would have better luck just turning up the volume on your speakers in the house. Since they were not sold directly by Amazon, I don't know what my return / refund options are. Hopefully I can get my money back for these pieces of trash.
I'm amazed at the sound that comes out of this little cd/radio. My boyfriend put in a cd when we brought it home and I thought there was someone else in the room talking to us. We spent a few weeks comparing the Cambridge and the Bose system that is around the same size (but sells for about $500). I thought they two systems sounded the same but you could fiddle with the sound on the Cambridge model. The Bose model is suppose to somehow sense when an environment has changed so it can adjust to the surroundings, but you can't manually adjust it yourself. There are very few buttons (on/off, play, rev, fwd, stop, pause, +/- vol) on the Bose so you can't really change the way anything sounds. My boyfriend and I have had the Cambridge cd/radio for about 3 years (we use it almost everyday)and it still works as well as the day we got it. We got one for his dad and he loves it too!
Be sure your type of Ipod works on this!! We have two - both 4th Generation Ipods - one that plays without headphones, one that needs the headphones ... the speakers work on the older one that does not play without the use of headphones but will not work with the newer one. Was not aware of that beforehand. Worth the money as son has enjoyed with the one Ipod but definitely be sure it will work with your Ipod beforehand.
Now don't get me wrong, I love this remote, but it has one glaring drawback. In order to use the programming software for it, you have to be connected to the internet. Even if you only want to change one setting, you still must be connected. I suppose if you have a high speed connection, and aren't a conspiracy theorist who believes that the shadow government is keeping track of your every move through the internet, the always connected requirement isn't an issue. If you're like me, and have dial up, only one phone line, and are suspicious of what information corporations are collecting, having to be connected to fine tune your remote is a huge PITA. Seriously, it would be easy enough to connect once when you need to download the remote libraries, and be done with it.Now for the good point. You only need to tell the software what equipment you have, and how it's connected, then it's one button operation. If I'm watching a DVD, and want to switch to the TIVO, with one button, it turns off the stereo and DVD player, then switches the TV to the correct input. The best part of this is you don't have to teach a guest how to operate your entertainment center!
Have had these for 6 months or so and they have never failed. Good to have spares and the price was right for us.
Have this amplifier pushing a set of polk audio component speakers. It's been in service for eight months and still provides clean power to my components which are rated at 100 Watts RMS. I've had no problems with overheating as this amp barely gets warm to the touch after hours of running in a hot trunk. I've been really happy with this amp as it has continued to preform as well as it did the day I got it. It's a steal at its price and I'd highly recommend it for pushing door speakers or components. I will be buying another profile amp for my subwoofer.
It fits right into the palm of my hand (literally) I like having the search button, and the zoom buttons. I fixed my side controls to be my volume buttons. You can now scroll to the side.
This little gadget enables me to expand my two USB laptop connections to four, a convenience.
I have been buying and using UPS equipment in my home for over 25 years. APC has always appeared to me to be the market leader in this technology.I could not be more delighted with this well-designed piece of equipment. The features and levels of protection are impressive. The large number of sockets at the back made installation very easy. Compared to the Audio/Video UPS that I replaced, everything can now plug into the UPS directly. I previously needed multiple power cable splitters to accommodate all the pieces of AV equipment.Sitting in the glass shelved A/V cabinet in my family room, this is an unobtrusive but elegant piece of equipment.
Have all my favorite songs on here..not much I can complain about. Except it doesn't have an actual off switch. it just automatically shuts of after being paused for so long. Of course if you are like me and accidentally hit buttons it gets turned back to play. but other than that. I LOVE IT! I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an mp3 player.
This is a great product that does what is says! Use for switching between Triton headphones and surround sound stereo.Would recommend to anyone.
I didn't even know this product existed until my wife asked me about them. These protective skins keep my 2 year-old's greasy fingers off the Sesame Street DVDs and that's just what we needed. The product was shipped very quickly after purchase and there were no problems at all.
This product is a very good product, for what it is worth. I love the CD player, and use it all the time. The big display is easy to read, and I like how I can change its brightness. The one thing I dislike, however, is the fact that the alarm beeper is really quiet. I couldn't hear it and it was only a foot away from my head! I was late numerous occasions. If you are a deep sleeper, or if this is your first alarm clock, I do not recommend it.
This is a great product. It is great for plane rides and long trips and anytime you need to watch a video ipod for long stretches of time. It has saved me on numerous occasions. I now have two, one for each kid.
I have never had such a bad experience with customer service. My telescope broke after two uses. The horizontal drive mechanism is stripped. If I could get my telescope repaired someplace else, I would. I am absolutely furious at the complete failure on the part of Meade's organization to honor their commitment to repair my ETX-125. They took my money over two months ago now and have done absolutely nothing in return for my $150. This is the most pathetic interaction I have ever had with any purchase in my entire life.I purchased a warranty plan from Meade 8/29/06. The charge was promptly placed on my credit card, and that is the only thing they have ever done for me. I called a month later for my shipping boxes. No reply. I called a week later and left another message, No reply. I called on 10/19/06, no reply. On 10 23 I talked to someone personally and she promised to look into the matter, took my info and said the manager would qet the messaqe. NO reply. On 10 24 I left a message again. Someone finally returned my call and said he'd send boxes. SINCE THEN I HAVE HEARD NOTHING!I might as well throw my $1200 telescope in the trash since it broke after two uses and thanks to their bungling I can't get it fixed.
This stand is a nice durable stand I used for my IPad2. It has a decent adjustment range, can hold my IPad horizontally or vertically. It folds up for travel and easily slides into your backpack, pocket if needed. If you charge while on the stand you have face the charging port to the ceiling if you want the iPad vertical, but it's not a big deal. I also use it to hold a book or papers while working.
I just took delivery of the Z-5500 a mere four days after ordering, even with super saver shipping -- nicely done, Amazon.The Good:- Solid construction. Speakers in this price range, in my experience, are often of somewhat suspect construction in terms of materials and assembly. No rough edges here at all, that I can see.- BIG bass. The subwoofer is nice and punchy, with no audible distortion even at high volumes (have not tried max volume; not sure my walls would hold up)- The console is very well done. Despite the relatively short cord to connect to the sub, I far prefer this setup than having to fiddle with settings on the sub box manually. The remote is also a very nice touch. Note also that all audio inputs (optical, coax, 3x 1/8" stereo) are on the console as well.- Sound clarity is very good, using the digital coax input. No hissing, noises, or other distractions.The bad:- RCA-style speaker wires. This makes initial setup a snap, but makes it a little annoying to extend the factory-provided wiring. The manual does note that using extensions is OK, as long as they are designed for speakers and not for line-level inputs. As awful as regular 2-strand speaker wire can be for connections, I'd love to be able to use this mountain of spare wire I have to do the extensions.- Somewhat muddy mid- and high-ranges. I guess this is about what you'd expect from full-range drivers on the satellite speakers, but I was fairly disappointed (based on my expectations after reading all these stellar reviews). There is also no ability to adjust output levels (other than bass) from the speaker console, so if you don't have an EQ on the source audio, there's not much you can do about it.- Limited volume control. If you listen to music at a low volume (say, while working at night), you'll find there isn't much room for fiddling at the low end of the volume control. One setting is too loud, the next "half-click" is far too soft. I've worked around this by using the computer's volume adjustment to make finer changes. Not a huge deal, but a little annoying for me personally.FWIW, I bought this setup to serve as my gaming audio, to replace my ancient Bose 301 bookshelf speakers and equally ancient 2-ch amplifier. Given that I paid as much for the two Bose speakers as this entire setup, I think the Z-5500 is a truly fantastic deal -- BUT, for anyone making a similar migration, do not expect the sound quality to quite measure up. Not sure why I did...maybe wishful thinking :)That said, these speakers blow away any other "all-in-one" surround setup I've seen at the price -- and even at higher prices.Overall rating is 4 of 5 stars -- the muddy mid and high notes cost it that fifth star in my book.
Ms. Tartt seems to want to wake the dead with this stiff, overstuffed non-novel that harkens back to the old days and the so-called grand manner of storytelling and Gothic writing. Well, she should leave that ridiculous task to the more capable and generous Anne Rice because Tartt has inadvertently exposed herself for what she is: a fraudulent schoolmarm of a writer who borrows from the past without bringing anything new or fresh to the table. You can practically taste the dust coming off The Little Friend. It's suffocatingly dense and dull. Where's the honest, heartfelt sense of life and adventure that would have made ice-cold little Harriet Cleve Dusfresnes leap off the page and into our imaginations? Where's the suspense that could have made this epic-length exercise in ego a pleasure rather than a chore? Does Tartt truly believe she ranks up there with Dickens? The great one must be turning in his grave. No David Copperfield, The Little Friend is a bloated, smothering mess.
The Samsung 213t is significantly cheaper than other 21.3" monitors, although it should be noted that you'll spend a lot less on a 20" monitor. So if you're looking at this one, you'd better value that extra inch. Should you? This depends on whether you like high pixel density or low pixel density. The 21.3" monitor yields about 94 dpi (dots per inch); a 20" monitor is more like 100 dpi. Some of the smaller 1600x1280 displays (especially for laptops) go above 120 and even 130 dpi, and some people prefer the high density, even though the text gets smaller. WinXP has a setting to increase font and dialog box sizes based upon the local dpi, but this is imperfect, since graphics, unlike fonts, are not resized. We can argue theory forever, but the essential question is, what do you find easiest on your eyes? For me, the lowest dpi is most comfortable, because it draws larger characters, but I know of people who prefer the high numbers. If you're like me and you want low dpi and a lot of screen real estate, this is your monitor, at least in 2004. (There's a wider model, the 243t (24"), but it costs about twice as much.) The 213t price has been dropping over the year (with periodic rebates!) and may drop farther, and this model may well be replaced before long.With any modern LCD monitor, be sure to use the digital connection to a DVI video card. The digital connection assures that the monitor will display *exactly* what the PC intends. If you use the VGA analog connection, you'll be open for some smearing and ghosting.The 213t has no frills (no speakers, no USB). Its response time (25 ms) isn't as fast as some other monitors, so it's not the optimal choice for gaming or video. But it's a sharp, clear, large display. For the market niche it fills, it's the best monitor at the best price.
Axis of gradation is adjustable, and the turning fit is snug and smooth. I purchased this ND Grad to help with blown out skies in outdoor shots. Its effect is so subtle that it isn't helping in the situations I normally have - trees in foreground, with sky through and above them.
I ordered this product and I am using it in my Olympus 8 MP camera. It made a great deal of difference in the speed and quality of my camera. I have had a great experience with this and liked it so much that I ordered another one for my husband.Update: I have now had the flash memory cards for 4 years and I have not had any problems. This really is a great product and I am now using it in my Olympus 12 MP camera.
My first experience with digital cameras was an Olympus that was rather awkward. This model by Vivitar makes digital photography about as easy as it can get. In about 5 minutes I figured out the basics of taking, reviewing, and downloading pictures. I bought it in a kit that included all of the necessary cables. Despite complaints of poor picture quality by one reviewer, I found them to be sharp and clear. I would reccomend this without qualification to anyone as an excellent entry-level digital camera.
I bought this monitor December 2006, the monitor has a black horizontal line at the center of the screen after about 5 months, which is really frustrating. I had previous good products from viewsonic but I dont have the same faith in them anymore.
I go through headsets very quickly - I wear them out, ruin them, step on them, mostly misplace them so I've gotten in the habit of having several pair around. The price was right, so I bought a pair.Frankly, I was a little disappointed when I tried these when I first got them. But after daily use at the gym and running for about a month I've grown to love them. They actually sound better now than when brand new out-of-the-box.Sometimes small things make a difference: these sets come with a spool that you wrap the wires around keeping them untangled and easy to locate in your gym bag.Oh yes, the sound is great. They live up to their press. I am very surprised and pleased that a set so modestly priced can be this good.
It is working as expected but will it last in the hands of a teenager. This thing is being used every chance the teen is driving the car.
Purchased two of these Power2000 branded batteries for my Nikon D-40. Had both for a year, but were lightly used. One appears to have shorted as it has stopped charging (charger light doesn't even illuminate); the other is still working. Cheap - yes, but reliability in question!
The 3D Prophet is not a prophet at all but just another fake. I say that since it did not live up to the hype. The compatability is limited to only those who have agp 2.0. Those of us who use agp 1.0 are out of luck. The card is not compatible with some of the most popular games. Running Half-Life found that crashes would be a menace. Installation was a snap. The only highlight of this story.
Enough great stuff has been said about the photography aspects of this camera, I just want to add my 2 cents on the video.This is a very small camera, easily fits in your pocket, and it has a decent size LCD on the back, so you can preview your photos or video more realistically.The feature I really didn't expect to be so darn good is the video. This is a camera small enough to take with you everywhere, and whenever the moment arises, you can take a video. A couple of caveats though: Video is best in good lighting, and the zoom kills the quality very quickly, even with just the slightest zoom. Otherwise, the video quality is surprisingly good.ps - DVD Flick is a great piece of freeware that will easily convert any video into DVD Format or even an iso that can be burned to DVD or CD. The only pain is you have to go into "project settings" every time to change it to the settings you want (ie. NTSC, CD or DVD target, two pass, etc.)
Owned for two and half years and is the BEST camera I have ever owned. Traveled from the volcanos of Iceland to blustery winters of Sweden to the nightlife of Sydney Australia and Auckland New Zealand to the LA, NY and the hill country of central Texas. Awesome camera. Love it. Now I'm considering purchasing the newer version of this camera (SD780) that films in HD.
I think the dissatisfied users are not entirely wrong in their assessments but I think they expect too much from this pen.I use it for drawing charts in meetings and taking brief notes and making reminders for myself. And it works great for those.BUT I mostly use it for my art. I do my drawings with the IO pen and it captures them in a vector format that is later convertible to EPS then later to Macromedia Flash. You need to own Illustrator to convert the native pen created EMF files into EPS. (There might be other parsers out there).But once imported into Flash, I clean up my drawings and use the Flash drawing tools to refine my curves and lines. I love it. The discovery of this pen created a whole new set of possibilities for my creative process.The Notebooks are expensive but they last a while for my purposes. It would be great if they could possibly make tracing paper with the same kind of patterns on it. That way I could use the pen for tracing my previously drawn materials.Overall, with the new discount price, this is a great digital gadget.
I bought this when my old Cannon 8mm gave out so I could transfer all the videos to DVD. This it does fine. If you are buying this to actually use it as a camera look out, the LCD panel is useless outside. The black and white CRT viewfinder works but not all that well.
Needed a second charger to go with a camera I was selling. Exact replacement for the original
I've had this a couple of years and like it a lot. The backup feature is only ok though - I'd use a different program for backups - maybe the one that came with your operating system or norton, etc.It has come back repeatedly from being disconnected from the computer without warning (yes, I know I'm not supposed to do that) being unplugged etc. Otherdrives haven't fared so well.I haven't had to deal with their customer service though - so I can't speak on that end.External drives do fail a certain percentage of the time so don't be too terrified by the negative reviews. Western Digital is a good brand with a decent track record. My computer geek friends all recomended Western Digital or Lacie.
These are just what I needed. This is the only way I can keep track of my lens caps, both front and back.Price was great even with shipping I still saved about $1.00 per leash.
I bought two of these - one for my wife and one for my mother. The sound is very very good for $70. The white is very attractive. The remote is a big plus for controlling it from across the room or turning it off before retiring for the night. The one thing that I am unsure of is if it has anti-skip protection on the CD player. It is not necessarily needed since it is a fairly stationary item, but you make experience skip if you try to move it around a lot while the CD is playing. It will play CD-Rs, but (to my knowledge) it doesn't play MP3, WMV, ACC formats.
Works well. Like the iPod itself no treble/bass adjustment. Can be played from cord or battery which is better than other similar products. I am glad I bought it.
We decided on the Toshiba 52" HL167 after many long months of techology research, price comparisons, and the overall ratings we had seen. Received our HDTV and it worked spectacularly - for 2 weeks. Two areas of dead pixels appeared on the panel and, totally stunned, I immediately notified Amazon. They promptly exchanged the Toshiba for another one and had it delivered within less than a week (5 stars to Amazon!). The dead pixel lines increased dramatically over the next few days to about 36 inches across the panel. I was quite surprised at this failure as I had not seen anyone experience any pixel problems with this Toshiba model.We've had the replacement for about a month now, and so far, so good - but you can't help but feel a little cautious. The picture truly is stunning with HD broadcasts (we have DishHD), only wish there were more. Overall, Amazon's response to our situation was incredible, but keeping my fingers crossed with Toshiba.
I have no idea if noise reduction really works but it doesn't do much with this pair of headphones.
I have purchased archos DVRs before and was looking forward to using the AV500. It is true that it has a very nice screen, and it plays the file types that I need. However, within a few days of purchase, the battery stopped taking a charge. After some fiddling, I reluctantly returned it to Archos. It came back after a few weeks, and I was very surprised to see that the content that I had on it was still there! What kind of fundamental repair was this, I wondered. In fact, the device exhibited exactly the same behavior as it had when I sent it out--literally nothing was changed. I reluctantly returned it again, and have been waiting six weeks for a fix. Their customer service is abysmal and keeps changing their story (next week, Christmas delay, etc.) I have now attempted to get a refund, and have been told by Amazon that my period for refund has expired. I have had the device for about two days in total and it hasn't worked, period. I am attempting to get a refund from archos and this really is not acceptable for a device this costly. Don't buy this.
Decent headphones for the price but doesn't fit comfortably in my ears. They fall out easily when walking or biking. Wish I spent more money on better quality headphones.
I didn't have any issues with panning, tilting or any other movements. Solid as a rock performer. Will be purchasing one more soon for a studio tripod.
incredible, I had read a review on this cd player in stereofile magazine and decided to investigate further, every reviewer without fail was extremely happy with this product as was I, after an initial burn in period of 24 hours the sound became warm, detailed and quite enjoyable to listen to. I recommend this player without reservation to anyone looking for a great sounding cd player at less than audiophile prices, the Onkyo 7555 audiophile is an absolute gem.
Nothing beats the origianl Epson Ink. I got cheap and decided to buy some of those aftermarket inks and it messed up my printer fortunately, epson fixed it and now I am back to using the original ink and couldn't be any happier.
good dvds, 99 dvds burned great and very fast , but one failed out of the 100 pack, not bad for the price
This is a wonderful tablet. I got it nearly three years ago as a birthday present, and it's still in awesome condition. I have upgraded operating systems since then, and it was a smooth transition.The 9 x 12 tablet is a great size; it's close to the same size as a standard sheet of paper, and this made the transition from drawing on paper to drawing on the tablet, easy.It came with extra pen nibs, and the pen does not use batteries, unlike many other tablets. No charging is necessary, which is an added bonus in my opinion. It also came with a mouse to be used on the tablet, and the programs Photoshop Elements 4 and 5, and Painter Essentials 2 and 3.Overall, it's an awesome tablet that is very sensitive to pen pressure. Five stars.
Having been an Olympus buff since my first digi in 2001 I was wary of switching brands to the up and comer in the digital world Vivitar, particularily because some of thier lower end cameras got some dreadful reviews (as lower end cameras often will!).Nonetheless two hours out of the box, and I knew I had a winner!The camera weight,size,build quality,and lens are outstanding! how ever all that means next to nothing if the picture quality is not great which it really is, color is really spectacular and vivid, strangely you do get a slight red hue under tungstun light though.The Auto setting is really great and the feature where it actually tells you what it is doing when it is doing it (changing ISO, aperature, etc.) is something I have never seen before and really appretiate.The flash is very nice as it does not over-power the subject as I have seen on many olympus and canon cameras, the drawback of this is of course is that it dosen't throw the flash as far, some make sure you are close enough or have sufficient lighting.I cannot believe I actually use the digital zoom! although don't go over the 3x mark or pic quality really bugs out.I could really go over the features forever but I won't.Video is OK for emailing short clips but not great.2.2" screen phenominal!I could go on but I won't.For the price of this camera you really shouldn't have any reservations buying it I compare the camera to Canons, and Olympuses of two to three times the cost.You'll still be able to afford that 528mb SD card!
You cant even see a crater on the moon. I had better toy binocs as a kid. Very very poor quality. They were a xmas gift , they went right back in the box and I will spend my gift certificate on something else.
I know this is a good product, we have many in our office. However, this is a little ridiculous as it will only run on 220V. This product has been a complete waste of my time!
Pros: very good color printing, seems better than my Canon i320.Cons: no grayscale support by the driver. This is inexcusable to me. Don't say that you get what you pay for. Even the cheapest of cheap printers can do this. There is a work around (remove the color cartridge), but that's lame. Also, everytime I remove its system tray program, I get a GPF-type error.If grayscale printing were supported, it would be a 4-star.
Simple, easy to use, easy to hook up, and, most important, the 1081i image is transmitted with no apparent loss whatsoever. Provides three component video inputs (I use only two) into one component video output. You may also use the JX-66 as a splitter, i.e., one input into up to three outputs.
I consider DVD to still be an emerging technology so I was not willing to spend a lot of money on a high tech DVD player that will be out-of-date in a year.After having purchased this one and playing quite a few DVD's I am happy to say I am very satisfied. I'm not into fancy sound setups or expensive TVs, so maybe this DVD player wouldn't work on a high-tech setup, but from my standpoint this DVD player is great on every DVD I have played from The Matrix, Enemy at the Gates, Nightmare Before Christmas.
I have been reading some of the reviews about this product and was slightly hesitant to order but the price was so right and there did seem to be some satisfied customers. I received the player in the morning and immediately got a MP3 encoded CD out so I could go do a nice long training ride in the mountains. I found the remote to be quite good and the case is just that, a carrying case. I did find it to be protective and the player fit nicely in the back of my cycling jersey. The ear phones were not so good but when I got back home to look at the stuff in the box in more depth, I found the little black foam pieces that slip over the ear pieces and they work great now. They are similar to the ear buds on my team's two way radios and we do some hardcore riding with those in our ears, so I don't see why people find them not to work for them. Put those little black slip covers on them and your problems will be solved. The skipping aspect of the player...nonexistent. I was riding some of smooth and dirt road, occasionally I would stand and be riding, but no skipping. Sound was great. It made riding in the mountains with a nice atmosphere of music, quite nice. People talking about the remote being flimsy and probable for breaking...hmmmm...I guess if you throw your stuff around and don't take care of it, that could happen. I found the whole player package to be quite useful. I do know about music and good sounding things and I believe that all audio equipment has to have some bit of care taken towards it. I can see why people have problems when they throw it in there backpack or don't take the time to improvise of the stuff given to you. I thinks this mp3/CD Player is quite good and would recommend it to anyone that asks me.thank you
I was having a bit of trouble getting Epson brand cartridges for my older printer - but these were exactly what I wanted: brand name, new (not refurbished) ink cartridges. Perfect.
This is a very cheap piece of glass and to top it I got a copy that is loose with no foam pad & folded catalog in the case. I think I got a returned item. Add $10 more and get a better filter.
For Linux users out there looking for a compatible scanner, this one works perfectly in Ubuntu 9.10 with XSane.
So I bought this along with a hardshell case. Thinking to max out my protection. And this case does exactaly that. It's like tank skin for the computer, NO wiggle room at all, it's even a bit TOO tight a fit. It is a very derable material and I'm pleased with my purshase in that aspect.On the other hand...I'm 18 and heading off to college in a few weeks (go hokies!) and this bag looks...well old. My girlfriend laughed and said it looked like an old man bag. Which, it does. Not exactaly the young "college" look I was hoping for. But honestly, if it allows me to drop my computer from a 3 story building (which I'm sure it does) with no complications, where can I complain? Well...with great prodection comes lame pockets, or lame pocket. I have an extrenal backup hard drive and no where to put it...There is one pocket that is super tight and might allow you to put an iPod or USB cord into, but there's no room for the charger or anything of that sort.It's a little old man(ish)and has really no pockets, but it really is the strongest case I have ever come across, which was my intent upon purchase.Four of Five stars for weak style and no pockets.
I've read reviews going back and forth on this remote, and I thought I should mention a few things that might help. First off, I bought this remote primarily because my mother, who is 73 years old, was mystefied by our component entertainment system. Sometimes she could get everything on and sometimes not. About half the time something was set wrong or not turned on, leading to a lot of frustration.I bought this remote because I liked the implementation of the macro function. Now all my mother has to do to turn on the entire entertainment system and have everything set to the proper settings is press the "A" button on the remote.Programming the AV2500 is a breeze. I don't own any Sony equipment, so I can't make judgements about the presets, but it took me all of about ten minutes to have all six of our components' remotes fully programmed into the AV2500.As for everything else, I would say that the fact that my 73 year old mother is having no problem with this remote whatsoever reveals a lot about the useability if the remote. I would highly recommend it, and am only giving it 4 of 5 stars because it can be a little hard to see some of the buttons. I agree that the remote could use some backlighting on the buttons. But I like so much about this remote that just saying that feels like nit-picking.
I purchased this machine to replace a dying 2200 I've had for almost a decade. I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase. If the description hadn't said "used," I'd swear this machine was brand new. It looks great, prints great, and arrived quickly and well-packaged. For just over $100, there isn't a modern laserjet printer with the quality construction and solid performance of the 2200. I just ordered a second printer from these guys to keep in my garage as a backup so I always have a working 2200!
I checked out a lot of portable headphones and the KOSS PORTAPRO was definitely the BEST BANG for YOUR buck! AND a LIFETIME guarantee to boot.
I bought this router because my ISP's DSL modem would not talk with my wireless router, thus I kept losing my connection. They suggested I buy a modem/wireless router in one. It is a little difficult to get set up at first, the menus are not intuitive. However, once I got it set up I never had any problems with the connection, which is more than I can say for the Linksys and Netgear routers I have owned in the past. I would buy it again!
I bought this for our Controller to use so people can't just casually walk into the office and see sensitive data on the LCD. You can go onto the 3M website and look up your display model to see which filter fits your display. This one fit our particular display perfectly. Looking staight on and at slight angles from the front, the picture is clear. Looking at the screen from side angles, the screen looks black - visitors can't see a thing. When using the filter, even the reflected image in a window directly behind the screen is blank whereas without the filter, the reflected image is completely readable. These filters are awesome at safe guarding sensitive information on a computer screen. The flatter against the LCD you can get the filter the better for a very clear picture. There is a slight decrease in brightness, but it is really the filter cutting out the harsh ambient light from the display screen, the image will remain clear. You want the filter to fit right on the screen, not outside on the housing. I highly recommend the 3M filters for privacy.
Bought so daughter could listen to Samsung mp3 while getting ready for work. Sound is sufficient for bedroom and outside on patio. Especially when you see how small it is: about 6 inches by 3 inches. A/C adaptor saves on batteries. Not able to adjust tone, but that wasn't an issue in this case. Good value. Amazon had the best price, too.
I have the Epson Picture mate and found out that to get the best quality photos you must use this paper and ink. Very high quality. Would not use any other product. Also great pricing thru Amazon.
I purchased this power source since I figured that you did not need to spend much money on these since they are all pretty reliable .... WRONG... This thing overheated and died within 4 months. Would not recommend purchasing. Spend a little extra and get something reliable. It's not worth the effort of hooking and unhooking all of the necessary connectors more than once.
These puppies sat on my wish list for a long time until recently. Totally worth the wait. Amazing crisp clear sound, adjustable. Sleek deisgn, touch sensor volume control (very cool). Its hard not to want them in every room of the house!A very excellent product for a modest amount of money!
I see the world through rose-colored glasses indeed. I loved shooting with this film, the range of pink hues was magnificent though sometimes-depending on lighting- happened to not be pink at all. It was just sheer fun shooting with this film and getting unexpected colored results. Highly recommended for the new generation of fun photographers. [Shot with a canon ae-1 50mm lens].
I ordered one of these, and it wasn't an authentic Apple product. How can I tell? The usual slogan written on authentic Apple iPod products goes like this: Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China *The fake cable, purchased here, doesn't have this printed on it.Don't buy. Not "100% genuine Apple item" as advertised.
I installed this in my 07 Prius about 15 mos ago (today is 5-19-09). Those of you that own a Prius understand that the fidelity of the sound system (even my "high end" JBL) leaves much to be desired. I had previously added a subwoofer to my sound system.I love the HD Radio. I live in an urban area and my reception is excellent. I continue to get HD until I am about 35 miles out of the city. The radio uses my existing car antenna by intercepting and by-passing the car's antenna. The reception (for non HD) is equivalent to my car's Toyota (JBL) unit. I do lose an HD signal if I go into a tunnel. This is okay because the unit seamlessly switches back and forth to standard FM. It is known that HD signals are much weaker than standard FM. IF you want to use your car's radio you need to turn the HD radio off in order to let the signal by-pass the HD tuner into your car's unit.I get some outstanding music on HD radio (FM). Less advertising, better song selection. Overall I'm very satisfied with both the concept and the tuner that I installed.The only drawback is that the unit's backlighting is starting to fail. So it is difficult to see the screen. However, I use all preset stations and unless I'm trying to find out the name of what is playing it's no big deal.Finally, a very nice feature is that there can be multiple HD channels on a single HD radio station. So 105.7 FM can have channels HD1 and HD2. Each channel is playing a different HD song. This unit shows you what is playing on your current selected HD channel and on the other. Therefore if you don't like what you got you can switch it by just pressing the same preprogrammed button a second time, switching back and forth on the same radio station.Drawbacks. Some radio stations broadcast HD radio but do not give you HD output. In other words, the fidelity of the HD radio is not any better than the standard FM signal. This is not the fault of the HD tuner. This is a station issue. You will know when you listen.I like this unit so much that I'm considering buying one and adding it to my home theater. We'll see.
Great product, I have yet to remove this on my camera ever since I installed it and could not imagine using my Xti without it. I have no regrets picking this over the Canon (could not justify paying almost double for).
This MP3 the best I have ever owned. First off, I have had iPods galore, from my iPod Classic, to my Nano, even an iTouch. But I must say that this MP3 player is better than any iPod I have ever owned and there is 1 reason why: the USB connection port is part of the MP3! The one mistake that Apple made was the Apple iPod port, which ONLY works with the Apple iPod cord. Also (this can apply to any MP3 that requires a cord), why worry about taking a cord with you anywhere you go? All you need to do for this MP3 player to work on any compuer is plug it in! How simple! I know, there is alot of MP3's out there just like this one, but I researched this player for 2 MONTHS before I actually purchased it. Trust me, this is the best USB connection MP3 you will find. Just a flash drive with a headphone jack. Awesome.
I love this usb. It's durable ( I have lost or broken a few ones) and the U3 software makes it easy to handle.Sometimes when I plug it in I receive a warning message saying that I had disconnected the drive improperly, however, I am sure I used the U3 Eject button.Besides this, I am very happy with my usb!
I had an earbud on my previous cordless phone, but couldn't find one for my new panasonic cordless. This headset works very well as far as being able to hear the conversation and the caller being able to hear me. It's reasonably comfortable to wear, although it does start to feel a bit tight on my head on a more lengthy call. My only complaint is that it's a bit more time consuming to put it on my head than the earbud was, but overall I like it & would definitely recommend it.
It can handle my D600 with 24-70 ,, but a little vibration when clicking the shutter bottom ,, you must use wireless shutter release ,, if you do , thats the best mini tripod
I was looking for a small DVD player that I could use in my Toyota Prius. I have it setup so that it plays through the car JBL radio and uses the built in 7" screen on the Prius for the video. This DVD player is small enough to fit in the glove box or center console. It comes with all the cords and carrying case needed to be fully functional. I did not have to buy anything thing else. The picture and sound quality are very good. No need for anything thing else for use in an automobile.
I found this item on sale, what a great deal. Name brand, perfect condition, a little difficult to keep in the ears. I was charged over $5 for shipping and handling. When the package arrived it had only cost .58 cents to ship! An item is not on sale when they over charge somewhere else. They are still getting the money. I felt ripped off, won't buy from them again.
This bag is big enough to fit an SLR and practicaly all you will need. It has paded divisions for protection, it also feels really confortable in your back. Trust me you cant do wrong with this one.
Very easy to use and charges many types of batteries. Can leave it permanetely installed in the car and turn it on when needed or connect when you need to charge or maintain battery.
I bought these headphones quite a while ago and after a long period of owning them realized how awful some other headphones really are in comparison. I love these things.In regards to the sound quality, these are excellent. I use them almost exclusively for my iPod and they are the best I've come across. A lot of other headphones are horribly tinny but the high end here is bright, crisp and detailed. There's bass here too, but not too much. It's just right. It's subtle and enhances the experience, as opposed to being overly loud and distorted. The balance is almost perfect. I can listen to a wide variety of genres and they all sound equally as good. I don't have to mess with EQ or anything else to get a good sound. It's naturally there.The design could also be a bit better. The headphones are very comfortable and don't feel like they're crushing your ears, but the problem is that the over the ear design leaks some sound and makes some of the elements sound lower (and annoys anyone standing next to you). The clips are spring clips, which I never found to be a problem. They don't feel durable though (even though they are) and contribute to the sound leakage. Not awful, but not ideal. The interchangeable headphone caps also aren't really a huge draw. I've had them fall off the headphones a few times. The cord is also long, which could be a good or bad thing, depending upon what you're using them for. I'm 5' 5" and the cord extends from my toe to forehead, to give a general idea. I don't think these are huge drawbacks but they can be for some so it's worth mentioning.Despite some of those design flaws the headphones are quite durable and I'm not exactly delicate with them. I've fallen asleep with them. I've tossed them around. I don't recommend doing any of that but I've had these since June 2009 and they broke a few days ago (November 2010). That's what sparked the review. I realized I was upset they broke and immediately came to Amazon to purchase another pair. I'll probably stick with these for a long as I can imagine.
I still feel like this should have come with the MP3, but since it doesn't, it's an excellent thing to purchase to accompany it. The product is basically a AC/Car adapter to USB converter with another USB cable cable for you. If you still have the USB cable that they gave you, it would probably be much better if you just got a regular AC to USB adapter. You'd probably save alot of money that way....
My D50 was used and came with no USB cable. It has one now!
In comparison to the other filters I bought for my Nikon 18-200mm lens, this one simply is the best.
No issues with this convertor. though the finishes are yet to reach the factory finish, but still better than expected.
I bought this GPS device since I HATE getting lost. I was tired of printing out Google Maps, and then still getting lost. I took the family for a road trip and brought this along and it was flawless.Key points:> Very sharp and clear display.> Easy to use. The install software was a bit slow to set up (20 minutes) but worth it, as you only have to do it ONCE!> Offers choice of display (3-D, map, map North Up)> Choice of voice prompts (I like the Brit English voice).> Wide choice of maps.It's great to drive and not worry about the directions or getting lost.
Love it, I would like to say great item but theyre is a slight delay in movement great for point click but not auto cad. unless that delay can be corrected. A
At 16 months the E, S, and D key labels are all but worn off. I have Dell keyboards that after 10 years the labels on the keys are just fine. I've had no keyboard (using a Microsoft 3000 right now) where the key labels have ever worn off.Very disappointed.
Jeez!My bulb lasted 2540 hours not 5000 or even the low end 3000...Now they want $314.00 for a replacement bulb???The clarity has never been that great. Forget vivid or sharp...If I had to do it over again I would spend some extra money and get real quality...This is a low end projector...
What a great little printer. I needed a printer Black and white that prints fast. After reading the reviews I purchased the 1018 and I have to say it's exactly what everyone that reviewed it said. All positive. Fast printer and great price
I have a windows xp machine, and this nulooq was not that easy to set up on it. I had to unplug it and put it back in, because it kept scrolling downward. In photoshop CS2, it worked okay for panning and zooming. The brush adjustments for the touch-sensitive tool tuner at the top was not working. The little dialog would come up while in photoshop, that displays the brush size. It would change as I tune the dial, but the brush itself doesn't change. Also, the buttons along the top are very firm, not easy to push, and make a loud click sound when they engage.I bought the 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator around the same time, but it didn't have Photoshop support, until now.I recommend the latter product because has more functionality (more application support), whereas 8 months later, the NuLooq still hasn't released any additional support for 2nd and 3rd party applications. The 3D SpaceNavigator has CS2, CS3 support, as well as a windows picture viewer extension, an Acrobat extension, and along with support for many 3D apps. Plus it supports Macro programming, Nulooq doesn't.
This camera has good detail for just 640x480. It hooks up to ethernet and contains a full webserver in just that tiny box, and so I don't need to leave any server or laptop running. I use it at my vacation home so I can see the property over the web when I'm not there.
I've always used an Expodisk for color balance, but wanted to try a target. I used it a few times on actual jobs and found that if I was using my own available lighting, the Expodisk was easier and had better color results. It seems fine for natural light situations, but I wish it produced a warmer color.
I bought this remote about two years ago. So let me start off buying saying that this remote does what you'd expect it to do. Pretty much any remote you have except those using RF are programmable on this through the logitech database. Those that aren't on the database can be manually programed. With that said... the response time of the remote lags. When pressing buttons the remote lags before it sends the signal to the component. It's not much but it is a second and can be confusing at first when you compare it's response times to remotes you've gotten with your devices. Last, after two years I've found some of my buttons aren't working. I didn't use this remote an awful lot. I suspect it has to do with the plastic buttons over rubber ones. I've seen that the new logitech remotes use rubber ones now. Hopefully they've solved this problem. For now until I buy a new one I'm stuck with a remote that have I have to forcefully jam the volume button down to get it to work.
First of all, the sound alone is fantastic from these headphones, and def. worth the $33 I paid for these. However, this is hindered by the fact that the cord can be very annoying running behind your neck since that's how the cord is designed; and the cord can easily be tangled up and doesn't look too good when your wearing it when this happens. I would suggest getting another pair of headphones that that have simple hang down cords, unstead of having to wrap the one headphone cord around the back of your neck due to the uneven cords.
Excellent product for the price. I use this flashcard for my Cassiopeia E-105, it really helps me save valuable memory space for my handheld. It has an unlimited amount of uses allowing the user to download mp3's, programs &amp; games. Very easy to use (drag &amp; drop) files right into the card, create a shortcut on your handheld &amp; thats all there is to it. Extremely convenient, compact &amp; very reliable. Don't know how I got along without one. Highly recommend!!!
My husband bought me the digital camera years ago and I could only take 7-8 pictures at a time. This 128 mb SmartMedia Card is just what I need. I took 218 pictures while on vacation, and the card is not full yet. How nice!
Check the ratings before you buy this. It is not Monster cable which does cost much more.
Worked as it was supposed to. Cheap price, and the packaging was sufficient. Works great at a low cost for you Raspberry Pi.
My only frame of reference is my pair of Sennheiser HD428's, and the Grados really did pale in comparison to them in comfort and looks, and the prices aren't very far apart. I can't wear these for over 2 hours or they really start to hurt my ears, and I fear that if I stretch it much further It'll be too loose to use.
It's amazing how in the last few years, Sony product quality has fallen into a grave! I had one of these because they were one of only 2 choices in BD-RE I could find in town. Under a week and a half and less than 5 total writes to my disc, it would no longer write to at all and would fail a full erase/format! Plus, it developed a crack running up from the hole in the center of the disc. I took it back to the store and got a refund.
My wife and I share a very small office so we fantasized about a device that could print, scan, take messages, and make calls all in one device. We were willing to spend any amount of money to save space. When we saw the Brother, we were skeptical but gave it a try. WOW!!! Not only did it work, it ran seamlessly on both her Mac and my Windows desktop, plus our laptops. The wireless scanning works, and the phone is cool because you can stick it anywhere since it only needs a power outlet because it's wireless. At a little over $200, there's really no question as to the value of this little device. We love it.
These are, for the most part, a solid set of headphones.Pros:-Very comfortable. I could listen to these for hours and barely notice them.-You can break them down and make them more compact.Cons:-Sound is mediocre at best. The bass is really overbearing and unbalanced. It seemed like the "subs" amplified select frequencies more than others, so certain basslines and such would sound uneven.-I was pretty disappointed with the build quality. They fall off my desk once, and the latch that holds the hinge on the headband open broke. One time. Not exactly thrilled.I would utilize Skullcandy's Aggressive Listening Discount, but frankly, I don't want another pair of Skullcandy phones. I'm buying a pair of Sony MDR-V6s, so I'll let you guys know how that goes.
Got two different plugs for the price of one, I ordered them to them just in case I needed it for my radio when I installed it, but did not end up needing them. I returned them on Monday via USPS and for the price that I paid for it including the shipping, I would not mind not having any credit back but I rather give back to someone that can use it then having it laying aroud my house with the rest of the junk. Thanks guys
This unit works fine from hardware point of view but user interface and capabilities are seriously lacking.* It is upposed to be a pretty high capacity data server but allows only 8 charachter passwords. This means my 16 char windows password will not match up ever. In this day and age of security concious world watch out. 8 charachters is by no means safe.* does not like windows unc paths, because when the NAS gives the password dialog, it shows only 'Guest' in the user ID and even that is disabled. In UNC paths (\\Server\Foleder), it is the norm with all networked devices, that they show a userID password dialog when not supplied. The only way is to Map the drive using the unc path and click on use alternate user link.* The front cover comes off with a slight touch even when you tilt the unit. This leaves everything inside bare too easily.* support is lousy. They do not know even basic stuff about the unit.
I am a beginner when it comes to bird watching, but these binoculars are easy to focus and give bright crisp images. The weight is not a problem with the harness I bought at the same time. We are going to buy a second pair, so I don't have to share with my wife.
Exactly what I was looking for, great insulation against other power sources and long enough to reach a ceiling mounted DLP, only Pure A/V versions of Belkin cords for me from now on.
I needed a wireless pci card to get internet access from my garage, but I got more than what I expected. My computer is about 40-45 ft. away from the actual router and is in a completely separate part of the house. I'm surprised that I get 75-80 percent signal strength from where I am, which was way less that my last one that had the small antenna attached directly to the pci card. All I can say is the price and the product are both awesome.
I just want to let all of you know that the DAV-S300 is an awesome deal. I have had it for 3-4 months now, and I love it.The sound is awesome, even though the total output may be 120 watts, it is more than enough, trust me on this. If you don't trust me, go hear for yourself and go to your local electronics store. You get the features of a Pro Logic, Dolby Surround Sound, and DTS modes. Plus, you get all kinds of different modes of listening like hall, jazz club, live house, and stuff. The installation for the speakers is really easy, cause the wires are color coded for each speaker. Did I mention you also get an AM/FM tuner which you can preset 30 station to?Visually, it is amazing. You have a choice of either using the standard RCA cables or S-video. The unit can play DVD's, CD's and Video CD's. The S-video is does an awesome job of making DVD's look great. You have to get a decent TV though to give DVD's justice. A WEGA and this unit would be a great combo.The design of the unit is aesthetically pleasing also. I must say, this one of the coolest DVD's player out there. It just looks cool with the silver casings and all. Everything, the speakers, unit, and subwoofer are all this color. Plus the unit is so small and compact. The size of the unit is like a VCR. The length of the unit is the same VCR but the height is shorter. As I mentioned beforehand, this unit goes very well with the Sony WEGA TV's.My only qualm is that Sony did not add component video outputs. But who can tell the difference unless you compare the S-video and Component video side to side?Overall, I would recommend this to anyone and everyone. A strong recommendation goes to the people out there who will be purchasing there first A/V system or anyone who will get this for a bedroom or a small room. I don't know how on Earth Sony was able to cram all these stellar features in this small unit, but whatever they did, they sure did an awesome job. Thank you Sony....
like the headphones, neither case provided works very well, the headphones are difficult to get in but do fit, it may just take you a couple of tries to figure out how best works for you.they are a little heavy. the metal design is nice but a little weighty. haven't worn them for a long period yet but it doesn't bother meDO NOT BE FOOLED there is no in line pause button (the picture shows there is a play pause button on the headphones this is not true)everything else is good!
So this was the PSU for my first build and it is great. Modular power supply is the way to go. I've read there's a set number of times the cables can be inserted or removed before it will degrade performance so don't move cables around unless you know you need to (hearsay maybe, but makes sense to me).I don't have a lot of experience with power supplies, but I'm good at computers in general. This only has one big 12v rail rather than mince up the 35A into multiple rails, but I personally like that idea. It gives flexiblity to have a power hog of a video card or an array of hard drives and still enough amps on startup. It's just a modified Ultra X-2 (550W) to give 600W, but I doubt most users will tap into its full potential and if you do want to get 600W out of this I suggest buying a nicer PSU. Efficiency is anywhere from 75-80%, which is very respectable for a budget PSU. It drops off drastically once you're over the 500W mark, but again most won't ever touch that. All in all this is a bargain for the features and stable power you get from this product.
While I have 3 to sell, I have to say, ALL of them work great. Did for the entire time I used my Titanium, G4's, and other laptops. When others in our family bought 3rd party and found they got hot, failed, or broke the wires when they wound them up, we gave them Apple manufactured ones for their holiday gift! A little more - but worth it. Same goes for almost all the cables out there. Get the well manufactured ones and you'll be less upset when they fail as you'll either have done something goofy to ruin it, or it will have served it's purpose for a long time.
great cheap cable. works like any others, no need to overpay for a cable that works the same. recommend to others.
I got this mouse in June 05' and was very impressed with the design and ease of install. After 3 1/2 months of heavy use the receiver only works intermittently. If I bump it at all the receiver loses power and I have to unplug the replug it in a few times until the light comes back on. I realize there is a certain life to these products and my mouse is used constantly but previous Microsoft wireless mice have lasted more than a year with similar use. I am planning on getting the same model to replace this one and hope that it was just a manufacturing flaw.Overall if the new mouse performs equally well for a longer time, I will not hesitate to recommend to all who will listen.
I purchased this item for my boyfriend as a christmas gift. We really enjoyed the product, and so did all of our guests! It was really cool to not have to get up to look @ the little caller id screen on the phone. However, the luxury did not last, about a week after running it, it stopped working. It was still making the noise it makes, but nothing would come up on the screen. After going through all the trouble shooting in the mannual, I decided to exchange it for a new one. When I took the item back to exchange it, there weren't anymore in stock. So now I'm on the look out for where I can buy another, because I really did enjoy the product, I just hope when I do find a new one, it lasts.
not that great sound quality... dissappointed.low bass.. i guess thats what you get for this price.
While it's true, scanners come in all shapes and sizes.The only scanner for my hard earned dollar is the Mustek Bear paw Scanner.This handy slim item weighs only 6 lbs., and has 5 features in one.Why purchase 4 or 5 different Computer componants when you can have it all with a Bear Paw Scanner.Why wait! Get yours,now!!!!
I bought two of these to store 2 DSLR's 5 lenses, batteries, two flashes, and two camcorders.its fitts pretty well. the construction seems to be robust. so far I am pleased with the purchase. plus can't beat the priceOne problem was the cases I got were not opteka but were from Digicom. I guess they look identical.
I have owned several fax machines and several copiers and a couple scanners. This is the first all-in-one I have owned and it is better in all respects than each of the standalone products I have used in the past.The document feeder works exceptionally well. In the past my experience has been that Xerox copiers and Panasonic and Sharp faxes have a tough time with mis-feeds, feeding several pages in one gulp and other such bad things. It was always next to impossible to feed pages that had previously been stapled--that would mean jams and errors. This Brother machine just yawns, takes what you feed it, and handles it flawlessy.The toughest document feed test the machine has had has been feeding about 800 GBC punched sheets--you know, those booklets with the plastic thing through a series of big square holes. It's unfair to even ask a copier or fax to read such a mess but this machine doesn't mind and asks for more. Simply, one couldn't ask for a better automatic document feed system.The copy quality is good and the fax transmission speed is outstanding saving you long-distance bills. I recently faxed 37 pages at about 8 seconds per page including some very dense pages. The machine first scans everything then loads it in memory then starts the phone call. This way you KNOW ahead of time that all pages were read and can leave the machine unattended with the confidence that the recipient is going to get the fax.The color scanning is good and intuitive and you can manipulate the scanned images in a photo processor. The scanning function wasn't something I thought I needed but now that I have an easy-to-use scanner I have used it a few times.If you don't like manuals, you'll love this machine. It comes with an excellent manual but is very intuitive to use so it's ready to use almost immediately.When evaluating other machines pay particular attention to the size of the scanning flatbed--this one will do 8 1/2" x 14" input while a great many machines are limited to 11" length. If you have a legal document you're out of luck on making full size copies with competing smaller machines.I've had this machine for a couple months and likely run at least 1,000 pages through it. It doesn't jam (unless you forget to first fan the paper in the printer side but even then it's pretty forgiving). I've run some really heavy 100# stock through the single sheet feeder without a problem.I wasn't looking for a fax replacement but tossed the dedicated fax once I got this machine. Not only does it work better, it frees the space that a dedicated fax needs.Perhaps a very important footnote is BUY THIS FROM AMAZON! I bought a refurbished unit and saved big-bucks but more importantly, the Amazon price and service are always the best. If for some reason you stray to other sites in your research be REALLY careful about shipping charges. This machine is big and heavy but Amazon treats you right on shipping costs while others with possibly lower machine prices will pop your eyes on the shipping.Do I like this machine? YES! Do I like Amazon? ABSOLUTELY! Your search has ended for the perfect Fax or perfect Copier and you get a free Scanner thrown in.
I ordered the 4-cell bulb.I expected it to look like the picture.I received some three-part contraption that would not fit in my light.If it was as pictured, it would have fit.What you see is what you should get. Not something else.Not worth sending back, so the seller got my money and I got screwed.
I used this kit to install a 500 Watt Alpine Monoblock amp and a 10 inch type s sub in a 2010 Jetta. This kit had long enough wires to install the amp and sub and the quality of the wires was awesome for the price.
This mouse does what it was meant to do-- just right.It is tiny, but you get over that within seconds of use. In fact, you get over the mouse itself within seconds of use-- you just use it. Move your hand to a spot on your surface, and the pointer moves there. No fancy features to deal with, no extra buttons to accidentally push. Your interaction with the pointer is thoughtless, as it should be.The resolution of this mouse is top notch. Response rivals corded mice. And as always, Microsoft delivers with the solid feel, fantastic wheel, and nice clicks that I've come to expect.Being an input aficionado, I bought the Logitech Cordless MX Laser mouse to replace this one. I thought it felt nice at the store, and I could always use a few more buttons!Not 3 hours later and I was back to the Microsoft. The Logitech is pretty but it misses what the Microsoft gets down pat-- pointing at stuff and clicking.
Installation was a breeze and configuration was easy. One thing I would like to see is a stronger signal from the router as I have experienced problems with consistency of the signal strength. This issue would most likely be solved by changing the location of my router in my home to a more centralized point but currently that is not possible. I have read other user reviews of this router and they too have complained about the relatively small signal radius.
I purchased this camera about a month ago and have taken approximately 2,000 pictures to date. I've taken indoor, outdoor, telephoto, macro, everything except the video. Sorry I should have played with that too, but it is not the primary reason I bought this camera. I wanted a camera that expanded the capability and control of my small point and shoot camera, an Olympus C-50 (which I am quite pleased with). I am very happy with the results of the S9100.This is a substantial camera. It feels more like my Nikon 8008, so don't plan to put it in your pocket when you take it on a trip. I have had three Olympus digital cameras and was looking to purchase another Olympus but I was disappointed with their offering in the ultra zoom class.Because I already had several xD cards it was a plus that this camera gave me a choice of two different media types. I also liked the manual zoom because this camera felt familiar, like an SLR. Using AA batteries was another plus I was looking for. I see some folks say they are disappointed with the battery life, but I haven't found that to be a problem. I use 2900mAh NiMH Rechargeable Battery and I have yet to run out of juice on photo shoots of over 200 pictures. I have not used alkaline batteries, but I understand they do not last nearly as long. I use the EVF more than the large digital display (probably from old habits of 35mm cameras) and that may have something to do with it too. I think the manual zoom has to save a lot of battery power when compared to some of the competition.There is a lot of discussion about image stabilization, and I never had it in my other cameras, so I don't seem to miss it. I haven't had many blurred photos but I do use a mono-pod or tri-pod when it is appropriate. But even hand held, this camera produces excellent images even up at 1600 ISO. There is some noise, but I don't think it is too bad. Printed photos come out excellent. I have several printers and a large format HP plotter that can produce 36" x 36" prints and I am very pleased with the results.This camera has excellent versatility, the zoom is great and the macro mode gives you wonderful capability to really get in close. I have been shooting primarily .JPG but have experimented with .RAW. From what I read this format it will extend my ability, but I need more time to learn about RAW processing before I can provide an intelligent discussion. I like the idea that RAW is there if and when I decide to use it.In conclusion, I am happy with my purchase and would buy this camera again. If you are looking for an alternative to a dSLR that provides a lot of versatility and control this one merits a close look.
I love this product. I like know what the temperature is outdoors. It helps me plan my commute to work. Great timely shipping.
This is a gret Cd player i just got it yesterday and it is excellent. There is one downside though. The batteries. The recharagable batteries suck. They loose energy really fast when playing Cd's. The external battery pack just gets in the way. That gives you The 23 hours of play time. Every thing else is great. For the earphonesw they give u extra coushining incase you lose one or two. The sound is great. The remote is great but dont be to rough with it. It plays all Cds and i love it. The bass boost is great and it is basically impossible to have it skip when playing your music. This is a great buy but the batteries just make the rating go down one star to me.
Card installs under Windows XP but won't allow ports to be changed to x278 or x378 as advertized. Consequently, won't work with ANY of my security dongles (Sentinel, GlobeTrotter, FlexID, SafeNet). Kinda of a rip-off, in that this card is MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE than other cards of this type and won't perform in legacy mode as stated. If you just need an LPT3 port at a PCI address, like xE800, then buy a cheaper card, there are many for under $10 that work as good as this one.
The Good:As far as handheld GPS units I have used the Garmin GPSMAP 76, the eTrex Vista, eTrex Legend, and this Magellan unit. The first thing I noticed when I started the unit up in my house was that it was extremely good at finding satellites. None of the Garmin units could consistently get a fix inside the house, and when they could, they had to be next to a window. This unit can get a decent fix just about anywhere in the house and I am on the lower floor of a two-story duplex. This ability to get a signal is also true in a car and on the trail.The feel of the unit is solid. It has a rubber rim, which feels good in the hand, and the smaller lighter form makes it a better fit in the hand than the GPSMAP 76. The buttons have nice backlighting and the placement at the bottom makes it easier to operate without obscuring the screen with your fingers.The color screen makes topo maps and highway maps much easier to read than on the grayscale units. This is especially so with topo maps where water is blue, trails are black and topo lines are green as opposed to Garmin units where you have to put the cursor over some lines to check if they are topo lines or roads. The only downside to this is that the Magellan maps are not quite as good as the Garmin ones. Though they are decent.The Bad:First off, the unit has a Barometer, thermometer and compass like the 76S and the vista, but there is NO barometric altimeter, which adds to the GPS elevation accuracy. This came as a real surprise to me. I could not understand why that would be left out when it seemed like all it would take was software once the sensors were there. I talked to Magellan and they said there were no plans to update the software to include a barometric altimeter.While the sportrak color has the best resolution of any of the Magellan handheld units, the screen is not nearly as sharp as the Garmin units. Colors are also a bit washed out even after adjusting the contrast. And the screen harder to read in daylight due to the background of the LCD simply being darker.The interface is miles behind the Garmin units. It is hard to navigate through the menus. Thing are present under some screens but not others and there is little that is intuitive. I found I would figure out how to do something then could not repeat the process. Turning on and off the magnetic compass for instance takes digging into nested menus as opposed to the one button push it takes on the Garmin units. The vista comes with a little manual while the Sportrak comes with a large one. The reason is obvious.One of my biggest bones to pick with the unit is the lack of field options. On garmin units you can display vertical speed, Stopped time/moving time, coordinates (Magellan only displays these on the coordinates screen), and many other nice fields. On the Magellan units the options are limited to the basics while Garmin offers fields I didn't know I wanted but I love.Conclusions:The strongest points for this unit are the color screen and its ability to acquire satellites. These points are sometimes overshadowed by the interface and the sharpness of the screen. Though, every time you are in a deep canyon or on a tree covered trail and all the other units are struggling you'll be happy. The alarms are something that no eTrex units have, while the smaller size is definitely something to think about when comparing it to a GPSMAP 76 or 76S.I like the unit overall, but I wish the software would be updated to be more flexible and user friendly. You just can't have it all.
I only give this CD BURNER a 4 stars rating because there is no overeload warning and the directions are quite confusing. I still cannot find out how to mix different cd's into one. It is much better than the phillips one, and has really good quality. It is a bit expensive, so you may want to wait a while before getting one. I also suggest that you buy Many &quot;Compact Disc Digital Audio Recordable&quot; (CDDAR) cd's, NOT NOT NOT NOT &quot;Compact Disc Digital Audio Re-Writeable&quot; (CDDARW)or &quot;Compact Disc Recordable or Re-Writeable&quot;. Also get a headphone converter to listen to your CD's in the Burner.
I am _not_ an expert in earphones. Therefore, this review: caveat emptor.I broke my IPOD earphones. These are replacements. I did not have the orginial Ipod earphones to use for comparison. I do not have a pair of enclose earphones for comparison either. Based on comparison with some cheap substitutes (very cheap) I was using in the interm, they Sony is definately better. The bass is superior, the range in the sound is great. My favorite feature is sound insulation. Non-bud style earphones tend not to insulate outside sound very well. I've had to turn the sound to max in the gym due to the ambient noise; however, with the Sony provides excellent insulation against outside noise while providing clear sound.
Easy to install. Works great. Amazing way to extend the life of my ipod.
This 8GB SDHC memory card works well with my digital camera, camcorder, and a few readers/writers. I did not have any compatibility issues and no reading/writing errors as well. Writing speed is in range of 4-5MB/s with average (for large file) about 4.25MB/s and reading speed is about twice that. Writing about 8GB to this card takes about 30 min and reading about 20 min. I expected better writing and reading speeds from this class 6 SDHC card. However, this speeds are sufficient for major use of this flash card to store images and video from camera and camcorder. It does what it was designed to do!
Mine was defective, too.The sound didn't come out properly.The switches were unsteady.I sent it back and bought a SONY instead.
Not much to say other than I have had other adapters that did not function well, but this one worked great with everything. Excellent service also.
Seem to be fine, I have not used it yet.....suppose all is well and they will work fine for me
The camera took good pictures in various lighting conditions. Color balance good as reported by various reviews. Shutter lag is annoyingly slow as reported by others. But the biggest complaint is the camera stopped working right before a big vacaction. The camera was only two years old with less than 500 pictures taken. The camera simply stopped taking pictures as if the shutter was stuck in the close position. The camera does seem fragile. I would think twice now before purchasing another Canon.
I've had this camera for less than a week, and I'm very satisfied with my purchase. The 16 MB card probably won't be enough, so I also purchased a 64 MB card. I take photos at 1280x960 (the middle resoultion option) at the lower of two compressions, and image quality is excellent. At this size, the 64 MB card holds 100 pictures. The optical zoom is very good. I've used the 20 second movie clip feature a few times. In low light situations, the image quality of the clips are kind of poor, but I didn't buy the camera for this feature, so I'm not really concerned. The fact that you have to open the lense cover *and* turn on the camera to use it is a little tedious, but I grew accustomed to it after a few uses. The Macro function allows you to take close up pictures of smaller objects and delivers excellent detail. There are several flash options, including No Flash, Red Eye Reduction, Auto, and Timer. I'm very satisfied with this camera and recommend it.
This fits my Tasco 7x35 binoculars nicely. The case material is soft and durable.Best feature of all: MADE IN THE U.S.A.
I like everything about this keyboard. It does take a little getting used to but not as much as I thought it would. The feel of the keys is just right for me. Not too soft and not too hard. Good key response with low noise level. No complaints yet.
I have to say this is an absolutley amazing lens, and at such a great price, too! I use it with my d50 and I couldn't be happier. Its perfect for potrait photography in just about any light. I would definitly reccommend it. The price is amazingly low, yet the product you get is worth ten times as much.
I have had this mp3 player for almost 2 months now. ... no problems.
After 1 week of use the barrel started to separate. Not worth the money I paid for it. Save your money--buy a rOtring or Lamy stylus pen.
our laptop doesn't have light up keys and this is a eye sight saver. Great to use for after the little ones are in bed and your trying to keep the place dark.
I was looking for a camcorder to replace my old Panasonic PV-L757 (VHS-C) camcorder but was overwhelmed by the number of available choices. Also, the Olympus D450Z still camera that I bought in 1999 is more than a little dated so upgrading to a better camera was important.When I spotted a small writeup of the GZMC500 in "Wired" magazine I thought "This is the new camera I've been looking for." "I can kill two birds with one stone." A new baby just weeks away prompted me to get on Amazon's waiting list and wait for the camera to be released. The camera arrived in mid-July.I have not been impressed.The camera *is* quite small and easy to handle. Amazingly small, in fact. Unfortunately the camera does not have a built-in light so low light video is poor. To make matters worse the still pictures are also poor. I'm probably more disappointed with the still picture quality than the video quality. I've pretty much given up using the 500 as a still camera since the D450Z does a better, more predictable job.I sprang for the accessory hard case with an extra battery but that probably wasn't a good choice. You can only charge the battery while it is installed in the camera so you end up opening and closing the camera to swap batteries for charging. With the experience I've had so far there's just no way I'll spend another $150 for the JVC dual battery charger. $150 for a battery charger!?! I don't think so...This is not the camera I thought it would be.
Well it arrived on time but missing the adapters to hook it up to our TV so we can't even test it. I'm bumming because I've bought several cheap spy cameras. So this one I really was hoping to get it up and running.I tried getting them to send the connectors, not sure there proper name.Any ideas?.........Will update in future.......
Samsung is the WORST. We bought this TV in August and it was delivered in September to our new house. We opened it on a Sunday, plugged it in and watched it for a while, then on Monday it would not come on. They thought it was a lamp, but that didn't fix it so they came and got it to service it. We bought it for football season and football season is half over and we still have no TV. They decided to replace it since they couldn't fix it. That was three weeks ago. Now they are giving us the runaround blaming shipping/warehouse/etc for the delay in sending the new one. During a phone conversation with Samsung they basically said they were so far behind on shipping because they had so many to ship out (ie lots of them have problems and are being replaced is the way I took it.)
I got this item and when it was purchased it was a bundle package but I only got the cable. Also the cable is not charging my iPhone 5. Looks like the cable is not recognized by iPhone 5. Wasted a few hard earned money.
I like this product and it works great. I have tested it and will be using it for astrophotography.
I like the picture and size of the unit. The sound is a little tinny. Biggest problem is short warranty period. My unit failed after 4 months of occassional use and Audiovox said "too bad it is out of warranty." Maybe they know there is a problem and do not or cannot fix. 90 days for a $400 TV is way too short.
This is my first B+W filter, didn't figure out the other MRC model's difference, so ordered this one.Very well built, made in Germany, kind of heavy for such a small size filter, feels solid and robust, precisely engineered and manufactured, nice and sexy glass surface. No problem to keep the lens cap on it. I totally trust this filter and completely don't worry about it.Ultimate filter, highly recommended.
I saw that there's a misunderstanding at the review below.When you log on as the administrator of this device at 192.168.0.1 as in the manual, you can select the "attached devices" to see which computers are connecting to this router.Or if you want more security, you may bond the Mac address of those computers that you want to connect to this router there, then even if other computers know your key, they can not connect to your router unless they get your permission.This router is really nice working.
No problems once I read the directions and figured out how to use it properly.
It was delivered quickly and seems to be working well. Been working for a month or so and no issues so far. Overall a good purchase.
This was just what I expected for the money:1) Good distance on the wireless (around 60 yards)2) Some background noise, though nothing too terrible3) Good channel selection (3 different channels to avoid interference)4) Very good sound quality5) Batteries, never really had to worry about themWhat I didnt expect:1) A loud beeping noise between quiet moments ... its quite disturbing ... telling you the headphones are going to shut-off2) Not really sound reducing. Yes, I used them whenever my roommate was listening to music while I was sleeping, but I can still hear a lot of what is going on3) Comfort on the ears... its a bit heavy so after about an hour you're gonna have to take them off or readjust them4) The space the transmitter takes is hugeIf you're hoping for something amazing, this is not really that great. But, it will impress your friends and you will never have to worry about wires again. Plus, you wont have to worry about your friends when you have them playing music. And, the sound quality is some of the best i've heard (and I own a Pioneer 5.1 surround system, a Marantz surround system, and a JVC stereo).
I did quite a bit of photography back when I was younger, then it just got to be a pain to have the film developed. I put all my old Nikon equipment away for many years. Now it became apparent that I needed to be taking pictures of the grandkids, so I sold all of my film Nikons and bought this D40. Wow, I must admit that I am overwhelmed by what this camera will do. It's very easy to "point and shoot", but that's not the reason I bought it. I want to be creative with my equipment and this camera will allow for that....once I learn how to control it. This camera does so much more than my old Nikon F's that learning it is going to take me a while.I will say this much, the optics are sharp. Just like my Nikons of old, the photos are sharp as tacks. It is quiet, light-weight and all the controls are easy to access (as soon as I learn how/what to do with them). The big thing I like about digital photography is the immediate feedback with the large 2.5" LCD screen. Another thing I like with the SLR is the lack of "lag-time" you get with the cheap point and shoot cameras. I tried some others but I could not get the expressions of the grandkids that I was used to with my film cameras. With this D40 I'm back in business.So far it has been everything I was hoping for.
The 3M Copy Holder works just like it's designed to. It will hold up anything from a few sheets of paper to the largest and heaviest books. The see-through acrylic is crystal clear so it allows you to easily see what's behind the copy holder. Brilliant! It's really quite amazing how such a simple contraption can prove so useful.However, this holder has a couple of flaws.Height adjustment:The board has tracks that the clamps on the sides clamp on to. The height is adjusted by moving the board along its tracks. The trouble is, after the clamps are loosened, the board doesn't slide straight up and down; the tracks tend to slide unevenly so the board is free to tilt from side to side. Another problem is the feet are not weighted enough, so you're going to have to hold them down while you attempt to straighten out the board. After you've made the desired adjustment, you have to keep holding it in place while you tighten the clamps. That's a lot of work to simply adjust the height.Tilt Adjustment:Again, the feet aren't weighted enough so you would have to hold both feet while you tilt the board to the desired angle.In addition, the board is HUGE (11" x 18") and unwieldy to move around. The 3 Copy Holder is best used as a semi-permanent fixture on your desk. And I would recommend it only if you have a lot of desktop space!There you have it! All in all, the 3M Copy Holder works quite well despite a couple of flaws. However, the above are some considerations you might want to take into account before making a purchase decision.
CTA either has really bad quality control, or manufactures defective designs for this particular model.The charger is wacky - the LEDs flip between "charging" and "charged" randomly, even when you put dead batteries in. The LEDs change state when you push on the batteries or change their order. On the first attempt at charging, after 5 hours, my batteries weren't charged. After a couple more tries it seemed to work, but now one set of batteries is losing its charge after 2-3 days. I'm not sure if it's a problem with that set of batteries or if the charger only charged them 50%.I emailed CTA support and they said try spinning the batteries around and just wait 4 hours to see if they charge up (ie, ignore the LEDs). That seems to only have worked partially, as I mentioned. It's just not worth the aggravation of getting these batteries.
This Garman navigation system is easy to use and immensely helpful. How did I ever live without it? It is so reassuring that I will never get lost again!
Needed a repeater to send video and audio from a sat box to a tv in another room. This item works just fine and I had no problems with signal loss as some have said. I suspect it all depends on the individual location - mine just went through one wall (even with foil backed insulation in it) for a 35 foot total distance. Unit did not get overly hot, just slightly warm on the base. The directions leave much to be desired, and the imagination, but I was able to set it up and get it working with no problem; just had to make sure that both Xmtr and Rcvr were set to the same "channel"; just press Channel button enough times to light up the channel you need. Since there are only RCA plugs for the L & R audio plus one for the video the signal is not going to be HD, only SD so you will need to choose the picture aspect ratio that satisfies your preferences. If positioning is an issue just get a longer RCA cable set and move the unit(s) to a better location (easier than moving the TV).
I bought this model and must admit it has a lot of extras, but the bottom line is that the routes it chooses are terrible. I plotted several routes on it, MSN Maps, Google Maps, Mapquest and Mappoint. Every one was the same except the TomTom. Some where just bizarre. I returned it and bought a Garmin 750. It cost a bit more and lacked some of the features of the TomTom, but the routes where right on. The basic function of these particular devices is to get you where you want to go and even though they both get you there, the Garmin does it much more efficiently.
First-this product is best you can get for the money. The other manufacturers products are extremely pricey and unreasonable.Second-I had a little problem. I didn't know how to work something so I called customer service and they were GREAT, oppesed to some other companies that make you feel stupid for not knowing how to do something.Thirdly and most important EXCELLENT PICTURES
I got one in the year 2003 for christmas! I've tooken pictures with it ever since! It is great. The best feature is the 15 second video. You can capture great moments in motion!My opinon is that you should purchase this fabulous item!
I purchased this item as a Christmas present for my wife. I tried for a bit to load this products software on my Dell Window's PC, and was not successful. I honestly haven't pursued a solution yet but after reading others reviews prior to purchasing, I believed it possible to work with. More to follow.
Full of features and easy to use. Particularly like the compact size and large viewing screen. Bright and clear. Only downside is the non-standard battery. Be sure to purchase a spare! I found the importing/editing software was poor but if you use Google's free Picasa program, it does everything for you anyway and it is so good you don't need Casio's software.
I'd been looking for an LCD TV for sometime. Originally I was going to pickup a 26" but then became so aware of the minor price differences between a 26" and a 32" I've always known I wanted a Samsung, mostly because of my respect for the Korean people. Plus, due to all the reviews, and my experience with Samsung LCD monitors, I knew I wasn't making a mistake picking up a Samsung.From day 1, I haven't been able to complain--much. The picture quality, how the blacks appear, etc. all are wonderful. Using it with my Panasonic DVD player, Apple TV, and even Dish Network receiver has not presented any issues. I've even got an Nintendo Wii hooked up to the component input. Each and every input looks wonderful. The menu system makes sense and is easy to navigate.My only complains would be that I wish it had more HDMI inputs. It only includes 2. I ended up picking up an Xtreme Mac HDMI switcher, which works well, but, it would've been nice not to have had to buy that.The other issue is with the built-in "surround sound" type software sound enhancement it has. While it works, if you leave it on for everything, it just sounds odd. In the end, I've just found to leave it off..and now I'm looking for a real surround sound system.I wish it was bigger now, but really a 32" isn't a bad size. ALl in all, if you pick one of these babies up, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I haven't been.
This is definitely my favorite pen. I love how it looks and I love how it writes / rolls on the paper. I like using it so much, I even went and got a lot of black refills from Styluscentral. (You can get red refills as well). You can even replace the stylus with red refills, (if only if there were blue refills, then I might be tempted to use it as multifunction pen/pen/pencil). I've read how others have had the problem with the one lead at a time with the pencil. Nobody seemed to mention that you can store a couple of leads in the barrel for if you run out. It still doesn't automatically feed the lead out, but at least I don't have to look around for a lead. A note of caution is that even though the pen looks solid, the mechanism in the center of the pen where the barrel screws into is plastic, so it is not as tough as it looks. Let's just say, I found out that it isn't the type of pen you can keep in your back pocket. Otherwise, it seems to be OK. I broke one, I lost one and I currently have two in case I lose one again. I really don't think I'll break another unless I put in the back pocket of a pair of jeans again. Oh yeah, just like with most any pen/pencil, I don't bother with the eraser. It is still useful for occasional small mistakes. I usually use the pencil in case the ink runs out with the pen. If you use the pencil primarily, this would be a frustrating pen for you. Another drawback is that it is not real easy to judge where the ink level is on your refill, so I do end up running out of ink sometimes in meetings. Come to think of it, it really isn't that great of a pen, but I believe that you won't be able to find a better 3 function pen. With all said, it is still my favorite pen.
My daughter had a salad shooter and it broke, she can't live without it. She use's it every day. She really love's her salad shooter.
A similar item at Best Buy cost $20.00, so I was excited about the price.This install kit worked fine but the instructions required a little bit of creative thinking. The screws that were included with the kit also were not long enough to work with the stereo that I was installing, easy enough to find at the local hardware store. I used this kit in my '98 full size Chevy pick-up, with a Dual XML8100 AM/FM Mechless Receiver with iPod Dock, this combination required some modification to the dash kit, but I got it to work. Good product!THE GOOD: Cheap! And, worked fine for my '98 full size Chevy truck.THE BAD: Vague instructions, and limited hardware included.THE IFS: If you are comfortable with installing your own car stereo, you probably already have the skills that you will need to make this dash kit work.
I've been shooting with a Digital Rebel for about a year, that camera is great but it just plain doesn't have big enough onboard memory buffers for the kind of fast action I tend to shoot. This camera, when coupled with a high speed Compact Flash card will rarely bog down and quit shooting when using continuous mode (5 fps) (even more so if you aren't shooting in full quality mode since more frames fit in the buffers). The difference between this baby and the Rebel is like the difference between a Yugo and a Cadillac, just no comparison! The Rebel is a starter camera, this is a real camera. There are three different metering modes, three different types of AF and single and continuous shooting modes available in all "creative modes" (i.e. other than the stock modes they give you for common situations and of course in auto mode). I haven't had a chance to shoot a whole lot with the 20D yet but so far I'd say it's much faster (both on startup and between shots) than the Rebel and much more capable in "mixed-lighting" situations than the Rebel is. With the rebel, the combination of mercury vapor gymnasium lighting and flash would give my shots these awful yellow backgrounds, so far the 20D is handling this situation in a superior manner--i.e. no annoyingly colored backgrounds (Auto White Balance control is much better here). If you use IS lenses I suggest you buy the battery grip. The 20D is made of metal and much more ergonomic than the Rebel but someone with big hands will probably still like the battery grip to make the camera easier to hold onto. The built in flash on the 20D is capable but for real shooting you'll want a professional flash. Canon speedlights (550/580EX) are the most integrated but there are other cheaper choices that are just as good (but may not be as integrated). The 20D has a flash sync port on the side for a "potato masher" handle style flash unit such as made by Metz, Sunpak, etc. This is a pricey camera for most of us but worth the money, I am going to have a lot of fun with this. One last comment: The 20D apparently incorporates some advanced circuitry that operates with the flash to conserve flash power, it's my impression this is more refined on the 580EX than the 550EX but on my first shoot I did notice far less misfires with the 550EX on this camera than on the Rebel. If you're torn between jumping on a Rebel or saving for a 20D then save for the 20D it's more than twice the camera the Rebel is and if you shoot fast moving sports you won't be happy with the Rebel Original, the XT is supposedly a bit improved but I still don't believe they've done very much about improving the image buffers and that is where the 20D shines. Now that I've got my hands on a 20D I'm curious about what the even more expensive Canons can do.
This is the same as the Canon grip, made in the same factory. I don't know how they can get away with it, but it's the consumer's gain here. Through in 2 batteries and your over a hundred bucks ahead---to spend on all those lenses you'll end up getting for the XTi/400D.
When the other reviewers say that it only took a few minutes to set this thing up, they were lying. It's kinda like the people who move to Jersey and say it's only 20 minutes to Manhattan, lol. yeah, right! Try one hour at the very least without traffic and then you still have to get on the subway. Same with this remote. It takes a few hours at least and that's if you have a basic set up. I didn't. I had a ps3, a dvdr burner, an hd/dvr cable box, and plasma tv. Sounds easy no? No. And honestly, I know what I am doing with this stuff. I'm a tech junkie.Humor aside, I still give it 5 stars. Once you figure out how to use the remote and set it up, it's pretty simple. The best part? It's the only all in one remote my wife has ever given the seal of approval!!! It's a bit expensive for a remote, but it allowed me to get rid of the other 7 remotes. It even runs my ac unit!I was looking at this remote in Best Buy in Manhattan (twice the price there) and a homeless woman walked by me and noticed the price tag. She started screaming, "How much? For a remote? FOR A REMOTE??? It better change my BBBEEEEEPPPING life for tht price. SH(*^T!!!"
Seems to be a recurring theme. Utilizing the WGR614 with a wired connection works great. However I got sporadic wireless connections (at best) even when sitting right on top of the antenna. Tried every firmware update (even beta versions) to no avail. Tech support wasn't very supportive. Spend the extra money and get the linksys.
You've got to plug in the AC adapter if you're hoping to run a non-self-powered device from it. My mouse works with the built-in port in my laptop, but I get an error if I plug it into the cardbus port. I got it paritally cuz it's smaller than a hub which I currently need to run both my mouse and wacom. But since I gotta carry the AC adapter as well, I'm returning this product, will just go back to the hub, and will continue looking for a usb cardbus card that doesn't require an AC adapter for non-powered devices.
I purchased two of these filters for my Ricoh GXR camera units (A12 28 and A12 50). There were less expensive UV filters on the market, but I decided to go with the B+Ws because they are among the world's top quality filters and were being put on top quality lenses. Why take a chance on lowering image quality just to save a few bucks. The B+Ws are made by Schneider Optics in Germany, one of the world's premier lens makers. The mounts are (black) brass and the glass is Schott glass. You get what you pay for.
I could not rewire my house. There was too much distance and too many obstructions for wireless - and I was concerned about security. I installed the Linksys phoneline router and USB phoneline adapters. Everthing installed easily. Works great. And has been working great for about a year. Slower than Ethernet (I can tell when I transfer files between PCs) - but faster than my DSL connection - which is all that matters. Anyone who wants a no new wires installation should consider this approach.
After having read a few negative reviews, I was doubtful as to whether I should go ahead and buy this camera bag. But then due to the quality that canon has been able to deliver to me over the years and the good price tag, I decided to go for it. True to what other people had said, I noticed that it was rather small if you're thinking of carrying a whole arsenal of lenses. But if you're like me with a canon 7d with a 50mm f1.4 lens, you will find this adequate. Actually, I think you can even put an extra zoom lens, say 28-135 if you remove one of the padded materials from the inside. I find that it is tight enough for the light traveler like me.
Works well. My HD is always temp monitored in Linux. Stays around 34 and 35 degrees... This cooler helps the sides and top stay cool. I like it better than other designs I bought. Would buy this one again.. and will next mamonth HD I get. Only makes sense.
This is one amazing piece of electronic equipment. The sounds coming out of this small device is incredibly clear and sufficiently loud. One of the best things I own. I definately recommend this to others.
This eq is pretty nice and it functions very well the only bad thing about this clarion is that there is no sub input just an main input. It has a bass knob but when I turn up the bass on my highs the sub bass goes up too. But other than that I give this product a good review.
Everything is very fragile,esp the black vinyl part.I broke 9 out of 10 when I tried to open the case for back inserts.Don't expect it is of the same quality as the one you purchased with music cd. It is of much inferior quality.
First of all, Dell laptopn Inspiron 6000 (15.4") is too wide to easily fit into it. It fits tight. You have to use two hands to take it out or put it in. I think 15.2" is the max width it can accomodate well. Height is not an issue with this.Bag has solid construction, lot of ziped pockets, safe place to keep laptop. its heavy but worth the money.I wanna take off half star for its weight and its width, but I can't.
I wanted to convert my 8mm tapes to DVD for the random access through many hours of camcorder tapes. Everywhere I looked in the market I found negative product reviews for the video capture cards and the related software. One friend had good luck with the Adaptec Video Oh product so I tried it after disappointing results on a Hauppauge VCB card that uses software MPEG recording. The thing I liked about the Adaptec product was the hardware assisted compression.I installed the PCI card in a Pentium 4 2.2 GHz motherboard with only 128 MB of ram. (256 MB recommended) I have Windows ME on this system...and basically no other stuff except for a DVD drive and an IDE tape drive. The system installed the Sonic DVD software and Adaptec drivers without incident.By default, the system makes a DVD with the highest quality possible...allowing about 60+ minutes of video on a 4.7 GB DVD. The image quality and audio were beautiful and rock solid. To get two hours on a DVD, I cranked down the "quality" (upped the MPEG compression) and the results were very much like VHS tape, maybe a little better.I found the software pretty easy to use although it is a little challenging to learn how to eliminate scenes from the middle of a video clip. This editing process is not done in the Sonic software but in a second package (ShowBiz) that comes with the product.The video capture preview mode display is not a good indication of the quality that ends up on the disc (disc is better and frame rate solid); also there is a few second delay in the preview window. Aside from that, this is a underappreciated product. I think the Adaptec Marketing folks may have missed the boat with this one; the Engineers have winner.
I was looking for an inexpensive printer for my 19 year old to take to college for printing term papers, etc. Having just begun to use a digital camera the HP 920c caught my eye because of its ability to print photo quality images. The price was also right. I decided to try it out and I am really impressed with the results. It was easy to install (with my son's assistance, of course,) and my photos were as good as the ones I paid for. I have decided to keep this printer at home and send our old Deskjet 682c to school with my son. Now we're both happy.My only caveat is that with the cost of paper and ink cartridges and my time (this printer is not ultra fast) its still cheaper to send out for my digital prints, but there's more immediate gratification and more fun if I do it myself.
Product works as advertised, quality is good, no problems with product or seller. Amazon has been my seller for many items and has never disappointed. Always quality products.
Purchased specifically due to analogue tuning so that I could get the 'in between' stations that digital doesn't pull in(so I anticipated that tuning may drift); AM reception is NIL and FM is so weak, it doesn't pull in even our local stations that are strong on other comparable radios;I even purchased 2 different headsets hoping this would remedy poor reception, to NO AVAIL. I had another Sony Walkman that lasted over 20yrs. but THIS WALKMAN stopped working altogether in 4 months in spite of xcellent care using it and was xtremely frustrating to use. DON'T BUY IT!
This clock radio seemed to have it all; 2 alarms, CD player, sleep mode, detachable speaker with its own controls, remote.The sound was a bit thin compared to the Denon we'd previously used, but the Denon was bigger and heavier. (It had failed after 10 or 12 years.) But the new unit was easy to set and the two alarms were sometimes useful, though of course one is buzzer-only.We bought the Panasonic in late August. Last night, early March, we couldn't set the alarm. Pushing the buttons did nothing. In fact, the unit didn't respond to any of the buttons, even the power switch. We could turn it on with the remote, but you can't set the alarm functions with the remote. So I ended up pulling the $10 no-name-from-Walgreens clock-radio from my son's room in to use. (The Walgreen's unit is ancient, by the way.)Nothing would get the Panasonic to work today, and their 800 number directs you, of course, to the web site. Per the web site, your warranty option is to ship it to Texas and get a 'refurbished' unit back, in ten days or so, they say. Great!I am also currently trying to find a decent replacement for my miserable Siemens home/office phone system which also got funky within six months of purchase.Doesn't anything work--AND KEEP WORKING--anymore?
I ride my motorcycle a lot and in Arizona a cigar does not last long outside a humidor! I bought this primarily for road trips to keep the cigars from drying out or getting busted up. The Caddy works great and is durable enough for your finest cigars. I typically smoke cigars with a ring of 52 and 7" long churchill style which is pushing the advertised 5 cigar capacity. The lenght is not a problem just the width. I take four so I don't smash the cigars. A ring of 48 or less would probably allow for 5 cigars in this sturdy case. All in all a good value that will keep your favorite cigars safe on a journey.
A very wonderful addition to your Onkyo home receiver if you have an iPod. No longer do you have to change out CD's from your player every time you want to hear a different artist or song. Another awesome thing about this little device, is that it will charge up your iPod whenever it's attached to the cradle. I highly recommend this item.
I got the 820 version and love the newer version. I originally ordered the 500 based on other rave reviews but the non amazon merchant shipped me the 520 instead which I promptly returned. The 820 has a cloth cover and is very comfortable for many hours of usage. I love shopping at amazon b/c it has better price than other stores, good return policy on wrong item or wrong buy and free shipping.
Long story short - Nice radio and programming with horrible FM modulation. Don't buy this unless you're going to wire it directly to your car's antenna or radio.I bought this device last October to listen to college football games during long road trips. It is my first introduction to satellite radio. I've got mixed feelings about the product.First of all, the unit was fairly easy to get working. I plugged the power and satellite antenna, turned it on, and selected an open FM station in the unit's setup menu. It's pre-tuned to a test station (national weather). I got a clear signal from the satellite just leaving the antenna resting on the dashboard. I activated it online after a couple of tries (didn't have the unit powered up the first attempt).However, the FM transmission from the unit to my car stereo was awful, borderline un-useable. Even after choosing a completely clear FM station, turning off the car, waving the unit around until I found a sweet-spot, and crossing my fingers, there was always noticeable and very disruptive static interference. Based on what I've read, apparently the FM transmission strength for this unit way below previous models. I'm told the SP-TK2 model has a much stronger signal. I've not been able to determine whether or not that had anything to do with FCC regulations.For my vehicle, I've overcame the FM transmitter shortcomings by connecting the unit directly to the Ai-net/Changer input on my Alpine radio and using the AUX function. This step eliminated all of the outside static interference and bypassed FM modulation completely. However, part of my attraction to this unit was the plug and play function. My friends and I have taken several road trips this year and I brought the Sirius unit with me. The cars we used did not have A/V inputs, so we had to make due with the lousy FM transmitter. We were able to fight through the static for the sports and talk radio stations, but music was un-listenable.The unit itself is ok. It's easy to use and the screen has a lot of info. It keeps track of all the scores in sporting events, show and host for talk stations, and song/artist for music stations. It's awkward to mount though, because all of the wires plug into the back of the dock, not the bottom. You need clearance between the back of the unit and the mounting surface for these wires. My two options were to use an air conditioning vent clip or the windshield suction cup. I chose the vent because I didn't want the unit in the sunlight. At night, the unit is very bright. You can turn down the brightness of the screen, but the buttons are backlit with a piercing blue light that can't be adjusted. The rotary knob is especially bright. It looks like I have a big blue glow stick in my car at night.The programming is pretty good. Sirius carries every NFL game, and nearly all the college football games, which is exactly what I was looking for. They also play a lot of the NBA and NHL games, but I've not paid much attention to them. They have three comedy stations, and several talk/news (including the BBC) radio and sports radio stations. On the other hand, all of their music stations do not meet my sound quality expectations. I have a decent aftermarket stereo, and the music stations sound worse than local FM. They're not terrible, but the difference between listening to a song on Sirius and on a CD is jarring. That said, they have a fair amount of genres represented. You'll hear songs on Sirius that you'll never hear on your local radio.I've had limited customer service interaction, but it's been all bad. I chose the three month program to start off with. Sirius doesn't give you a very detailed invoice on the billing screen. It simply shows Subscription charge, Activation Fee, and Taxes. The Subscription charge on the invoice did not match what plan stated it should be, it was about $1 more. The Activation Fee was what I expected. However, Taxes came out to the 15% of the sum of Subscription plus Activation. There's not a state in the US that has a 15% sales tax rate. I called them to find out why it was so high. The lady on the phone had no idea what I was talking about. First she tried to explain why there was a charge for activation. It took quite a few minutes to get it across that my question was about the taxes, not the activation fee. Next, she tried to tell me that the tax rate was based on the Houston rate where she was located. The sales tax in Houston is 8.25%, not 15%. And besides, you are supposed to be taxed based on your local rates, not the location of the service center. After trying to get this point across (another 5 minutes) she went to speak to a manager. She came back and offered me a $15 dollar credit for the activation fee, without ever answering my question. I was tired of the conversation, so I took the credit and hung up. I'll try again to get an answer out of them when my three months are up.All in all, the unit has sort of worked out for me. It works fine in my car, but travels poorly. I can listen to all the sports I want, but the music sound quality leaves much to be desired. It was easy to hook up, but looks silly just clipped onto my air-vent. If all of the short-comings I've described were addressed I'd be very happy with it.**Update 12/19/2006**Warning: The unit is dying on me less than three months after I purchased it. Sometime after around 10 minutes of use, the receiver will become locked into "acquiring signal" mode regardless of actual signal strength. Turning the unit off and then on again fixes it, sometimes. I've researched this issue online and apparently it's becoming a common problem. The recommended fix from Sirius is to either re-activate the receiver on-line or return it for a new unit. If I could, I'd knock another star off this review.**Second Update** I eventually got SIRIUS to send me a replacement head-unit, free of charge. The second radio works just fine. However, I had to ship the original radio back to the manufacturer. A word of warning: if you ship something to Sirius, keep your tracking number. They tried to tell me that they never received my original radio and charged me for the second. I got on the phone and used the UPS website to tell them who in their warehouse signed for the package. The charge was later reversed.
Moved up from film SLR and cheapo digital Kodak cameras to a real digital SLR.Love it, had it a while now. Even though there are many controls, still use it on "automatic" since it does so well.Using it for family pictures so there are a lot of situations with different light and motion. Still learning on extreme closeup, which is the hardest for me but I just need to learn how the camera works for that.I use 1 Gig cards and external card readers to save wear and tear (if it even wears or tears I don't really know)We plan on gettng a new DV camera soon and I'm going to get a Canon that fits the same battery type so I can interchange them. Really like the quality of the Canon products.
As pictured, the ink cartridges come in boxes. When the package arrived, it was a manila envelope with 10 ink cartridges and NO cartridge boxes. I consider this deceptive advertising, since the boxes WERE pictured, and I don't recall any text saying that they would not be included. When buying as many as 10 cartridges, the ability to store these cartridges for future use is IMPORTANT. Without the boxes, the wrappers could be easily punctured and the ink dry out. The shipping envelope would not have prevented the cartridges from being crushed and broken. I have purchased these cartridges before- from a seller on eBay - for an equivalent price, and they were shipped adequately and in individual boxes.
if you want a great wide angle lenses without spending alot ,buy this one it does everything I have asked it to do,,and is great in tight areas ,,I take alot of room pictures and this lense allows me to get more of the room into each shot.no trouble ,,i did add a uv lense for protection more than anything else..
I purchased 4 of the Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headsets With Comfort Fit Headband...two for myself and two for my mother. The price was low so I figured if the quality wasn't good "I got what I paid for". Well, I would have bought 8 headsets, or more, to pass on to friends and family if I had known I would be so pleased with my purchase! You can't beat the quality you get at this price!
Purchased this as a portable alarm primarily to detect and sound-off on window break-and-steal (happened). My "luxury" car sounds off only on door openings. This product does as expected. The "hard" wiring provision is extremely complicated, and I had no use for it (fortunately). The unit is transportable from car to car (mine; my wife's). However, an inquiry as to battery longevity and charging tolerance resulted in an incredible display of ignorance and resulted in "no help". I still don't know if I can even purchase a backup battery, as the connection is unique. Right now, I would purchase again, but not waste time trying to talk to any customer service rep. about anything.
I just got this Creative mp3 player a few weeks ago and am MORE than happy with it. I used to use a Creative Jukebox 2 and the Zen Xtra shows the same attention to quality and detail. Of course this small player is still a bit larger than an ipod but the features make it an even trade. The EAX effects are amazing and work well with the music. It's also got a pretty good battery life (I've used it for two weeks and it's only my second time charging it). All in all, I think this is a much better choice than an ipod especially since it is much much cheaper.
Lightweight, provides little protection, and the clip broke after one month. This should cost about $3, not $19.
Installed on my HP 525 that was previously running 256 ram(intel pentium 4 processor) and was locking up more often than not. After installing this additional 512 ram, computer is now running more smoothly. Has extended the use of my computer for a couple more years. Installation was super easy.
I have been toting around a shoebox of my dad's slides since he passed away. There are about 500 Kodachrome transparencies of family vacations, army photos, and all us kids at Easter and Christmas. Even without cleaning the slides, I am completely amazed at how good these are coming out! I was only able to see these in one of those little slide boxes you held up to the light--until today. I'm finding great early photos of my mom from the 40s wearing a fantastic print dress and big curls in her hair! So far I'm extremely pleased with how these are coming out!!!The scanner is VERY easy to set up. I have an iMac running Leopard. I followed the quick-start guide, popped in the cd, clicky click click, plug it in, did a quick test with a cartoon, and worked like a charm. I mainly purchased it for scanning this bunch of old slides. It comes with a little plastic tray (for lack of a better term) to put 4 slides in. This tray is conveniently hidden behind a white plastic sheet in the lid of the scanner. This tray feels kinda flimsy, so I'm being very careful with it--that is my only concern so far.With the $99 price, there is no great software for correcting the dust and fuzz. You can however, play a little bit with the image settings. For most of what I have scanned so far, I have only set the Backlight Correction setting to Low or Medium; and you can do this on a slide by slide basis or do them all on one setting. This has made some of the older dark photos look fantastic. I have also used the Rotate to turn the photo right way up or flip it over.I'm really impressed with the quality and ease-of-use so far. My intention was just to get these into a digital format before they turn to dust, not do magic with them just yet. Like the Technicolor Ektachrome slides are red-red, and I'd like to eventually fix the worthwhile ones of those, as well as do the repair and hair removal needed on a bunch. Overall first impression is this is a great value, and the quality is better than expected overall. If you need to do a LOT of correcting of your slides/film/photos, you may want to jump up a few levels to one with a more advanced Photo-shop-like software to do this all at once.Update 1/27/08--I was in such a hurry to get slides digitized when I started using this scanner... Just wanted to pass on what I learned so far. I'm pretty impressed with the software that does come with it. At first pass it didn't seem all that impressive and I thought I was lucky that the slides scanned looked as good as they did! After taking more time--and slowing down to see what some of the other options really did in the panel after you have 'previewed' a batch--omg it does wonders!!! The Ektachromes that are way red, well now they look much more normal. I have gone back and rescanned a bunch of slides from the beginning mad rush I was in, and I have to tell you that they look even more incredible than before. A pretty good scan of a slide of my Mom dated May 1946 is brighter, skin color more natural... I'm very pleased with how this product is working, can you tell?!Another crumb of advice, get a good quality photo brush to get the dust and crumbs off the slides--I'm surprised how much can get removed with the soft natural bristles. I also got a photographic emulsion cleaner and pads for some of the tough spots. Whatever is in that bottle has removed quite a few of those black spots that always show up on someone's forehead!And I see the price dropped on this... I paid $99 and thought it was a good deal! Good luck!
this makes your desk look excellant,i put 1 on each side to have more ports available they work like they advertised
I have had this device about 1 and half years now, works great, never had any problem, I like it so much, I am buying another one.
Summary:A great remote, but one that may take many hours of your time to set upPros:- Good ergonomics- Nice tactile feel on buttons- Highly configurable- Seems to put out a strong signal (better then my factory remotes)- Non-rechargable (I consider this a plus)Cons:- Setup is easy, but getting it right can take hours- Not easy to map device buttons to activity buttons- No dedicated "decimal point" for tuning digital stations- Remote selection during setup doesn't allow you to pick from a listI'll preface this short review by saying that I manage a group at work tasked with making human / computer interfaces work well. So I have a decent amount of experience in this area (but I'm also picky - caveat emptor). Having said that, I found that Logitech tried very hard to get things right, but are still missing the mark in a few areas.I started by not installing the Logitech software from the disk (based on suggestions I had read here), but instead downloaded the software from the Logitech site. No installation problems, and my firewall software recognized and allowed the Logitech software to pass through without incident. I plugged the 550 into a USB port and XP recognized it and I was transported to the Logitech setup software. Good start.The first part where I had issue was in telling the software what devices I had. You have to type in the name of your model numbers after selecting the manufacturer, and there is no real indication as to whether the software recognized the device or not. It would have been much better to select the device from a list.After the devices are set up, you then tell the software what activities you want it to memorize. This is very powerful, a wizard-based method of macro programming. I soon had it programmed to perform the four activities I wanted (watch tv, watch dvd, listen to iPod, listen to music). I then downloaded the commands to the remote and tested it out.This is where the issues started. Seems that some of the commands weren't recognized, and I was forced to endure an hours-long process of training the remote some of my specific commands. In most cases I believe that the software recognized the brand of my device, but not necessarily the particular model (I have Philips, Denon, and Sony devices - not really off-brand). Thus there were some generic commands that weren't right for my particular model. So I had to slowly discover which buttons worked and which did not, then go back and teach the unlearned commands to the remote. While this was not completely unexpected, it was very time-consuming and almost negated the value of the setup wizard.The final issue that I had was in properly setting up activities. This takes a lot of trial and error. Additionally, there is no easy way to map device commands to activity commands. For example, I had to write down the TV remote commands down on a spare envelope and then manually input them into the activity commands section.I can not properly express the joy I felt when, after hours of frustration, I finally had everything mapped out properly. The device works like a charm, and I am very satisfied with it overall. I'm sure that I'll completely love it after the setup fiasco has faded a bit.So in summary, I would rate the device itself "5 out of 5", and the setup software "3 out of 5". Anyone with a fair degree of sophistication will be able to get it up and running, and behaving exactly the way they want it. But it may take several hours to do so.
I received no documentation for this product at all. It may work fine but until I have time to research on line to see if I can find some instructions for it or come across someone that knows how to use it, it is a pretty red box sitting in the bottom of my drawer. Very disapointing!
Unit failed to provided power at any of outlets after 1yr of usage and still under warranty. No reported anomalies in electrical power or storms had taken place (Tucson AZ). Monster replaced with similar unit model (downgraded) which offered less power ports, no current LED display, and price considerably less than desired model. Monster reported original model discontinued. Good business practice would have provided customer with price difference since customer spent the additional cost to get extra functions for initial unit.
I bought this product after trying a different USB Serial adaptor that didn't work with my mac.I've been having a lot of trouble connected my serial touchscreen with my Mac Pro, and this is the only port so far that has worked for me!Installation isn't quite plug-and-play. You need to install the software driver, then wait for your computer to recognize the adaptor. Try opening system preferences if it's taking a while. Then you also need to configure the device you are connecting to your computer - you need to help it find the serial port it should use. But once it's set up it seems to work great!It's really great that Keyspan has kept it's drivers up to date. It's been a challenge to find a USB-Serial Adaptor that works with Mac OS X, but this is it!
I have had my 4109X for 8 months now, and absolutely love it.For reference, I have it hooked up to a Toshiba 32&quot; TV, Harman Kardon AVR45 Receiver and B&amp;W speakers.The good : - Picture quality : Incredible ! - Playback problems : None, ever...and not only do I play my own DVDs, but I tend to rent at least one or two a week.. - Sound quality : Again, awesome. Ok, so it does not have random play for CDs, but I can live with that, as it saved me buying a separate CD player. - Recognition of DVDs / CDs : Again, never a problem.Cons : - Noise (humming) on playback : Commented on by other reviewers. This has happened occasionally, but I have discovered it has nothing to do with the carousel. Oddly enough, it depends on the disk you put in. I think the play mechanism must be overly sensitive, as certain CDs and DVDs I play tend to result in that humm, no matter which slot in the carousel and how clean they are. Mind you, this happens less than 10% of the time. - The remote : I don't think it is horrible, just a little over complex. Personally, I have programmed the universal remote that came with my Harman Kardon receiver, and both my 6 year old and my wife can work that ok with either the TV, VCR or DVD player !Bottom line....incredible that you can get so much technology for such a low price !
Works great and easy to plug in everything and comes with an audio jack. I have my DVD, Wii. Leapfrog, and have an open slot for my friends xbox when he comes over. And then I plug my computer speakers and sub into the jack and can shake the house with the sound.
After reading all the reviews, and comparing to other digital cameras, I decided to get this one. It has a compact design and it seems very well built.Picture quality: very good, excelent with natural light (sun), not perfect with flash. There are many options for taking pictures, different qualities. One thing I liked is that you can opt for the TIFF format, which does not compresses the image, very useful if you need to take a picture to work with it then (if you are a grafic designer and don't want to spend more, this is a good option).The quicktime movies are cool, nice to show things on the web.The Smartmedia Card of 8MB is too small, I recommend getting a 64MB Viking which is working ok.The only thing I have to say as a con, is the manual, that it's not very complete.I totally recommend this camera.
With any FM transmitter, you must turn the volume up on your iPod to max you can without distortion to drown out background stations. Regulate volume with the car stereo, not the iPod, which should be at max vol possible without distortion.
bought this on sale for $62. AWESOME.The Good -1) HD upscale to 1080i on my 720P Viewsonic HDTV and it's incredible. Quality varies per disc. Newer discs - especially Sony releases - play flawlessly. My DVD's I bought in 2005 don't look as nice as a new 2007 DVD release. Near HD quality on new DVD's, seriously. Not tried 1080P so far. WAY better than my 2 year old Sony dvd player w/ component.2) Regionless. I've played discs from Hong Kong with no problems.3) Compatible with everything I've thrown at it. DVD-R. DVD+R. DVD+RW.USB. All played with no problems. Even home movies from my PC.4) Scratched DVD's play fine. TRust me, some of these would not play on my Sony.5) USB input is fantastic, but a little slow.6) HD JPG's are amazing. Watched slideshow of my kid and it was better than my computer monitor. A little slow to load, though.The So-So Problems -1) Red Push. I had to adjust the picture in the Picture setttings and take it back several notches. I also adjust the Blue a tiny bit.2) Detail levels. I really played with these a lot along with the brightness/contrast to get a nice image. I found it best at 1 or 2 with very little change to the brightness or contrast ( use your TV settings instead ).3) Lock-up. If I have a disc I stopped and started a bunch, it can lock up and the only way to fix it is unplug it ( or use a power strip and just flick the switch once ). Happened twice so far with over 30+ viewings. Not big deal IMO.4) Remote stinks. Lightweight with tiny buttons. Although my Sony remote was always too long, this one is too short. Good for small hands.5) Menu is a bit of a mystery at first. You have to read the manual a bit to get the best settings and REALLY play with with Picture settings.6) Can't output HDMI and Coaxial at the same time. Sort of annoying if you use a stereo only half the time. Just means I have to go to Audio settings before viewing something for the whole family w/ the stereo system.I plan on buying another for the bedroom when we get a second HDTV.For the money, it's great. AND buy your HDMI cable at AMAZON! Those $5 cables work exactly the same as the $40 one I returned locally.
I bought these for my Kindle. They are a great buy and makes listening to the Kindle voice a pleasure.
My CPU is pretty large, and this is nicely adjustable, and doesn't add very much to your computer's footprint. There are foam pads too, so you don't have to worry about scratching up any paint or windows on your tower either. The wheels move smoothly and two of them conveniently lock into place. At only about $16, this is a great buy.
Overall, the product has great performance. Sound quality is great. Hook up was easy. The only draw back is the comfort of the earpiece. After an hour, my ear is sore from the earpiece.
Keyboard is pretty good, but when it arrived, the numpad enter key was broken and neither Amazon nor the seller were willing to replace the damaged merchandise, which I am very unsatisfied about.
This is actually the second DLP set that I have purchased. The orignal being a 50" that I bought a few years ago. When my nephew came to me and asked which set should he buy for his parents, I suggested the Samsung DLP series. All involved are extremely impressed with both the picture quality and the value received for the price paid. Today, all you hear is plasma and LCD(I also own one of those - Sony). They are also fine products, but if you don't need to mount it on a wall, the Samsung DLP's can't be beat for quality and value. An equivalent plasma or LCD of this size costs SIGNIFICANTLY more. The savings achieved by going with a set like this 46" Samsung, can easily buy a decent sound system to go along with the outstanding picture of the DLP. I will continue to heartily recommend any of the Samsung DLP's to anyone interested in a great HD set, especially one who appreciates quality and, like most of us, have limited funds available.
I'd recommend this product highly to any friends who like the feeling of bass rumbling through their bones, but don't want to worry about excessive volume causing deafness.The bad review here titled "Good for Inducing bowel movements" is a gross exaggeration; the author most likely set the amplifier volume to the max, which is unnecessary. I haven't had to set the included amp's volume higher than one third or half--it's more than enough to get good movement out of this thing without overkill move-when-someone-coughs.I will agree with complaints that the fan volume is surprisingly loud. Quieter than my computer's case fans, but loud enough to remind me to shut it off when I shut down my computer. If you built your computer to be silent, or you plan on using this thing with a home stereo system instead, then you may want to invest in a non-gamer model of product from this company so you can use a different, quieter amp.Other than amp volume, there's a couple buttons and knobs to customize which sound signals will result in movement from the device. The instruction manual has a chart of suggested high/low frequency cutoff settings for games, music, and movies.That's the most user-friendly part of the manual, though. Some of the diagrams seem to be of older editions of this same product, so I was confused for about 5 minutes about whether I'd damage my product from improper wiring.It turns out there was an extra cylindrical thing included, but not shown in the manual, called a "ground loop isolator." Apparently it's there to prevent damage to the device. After reading the red paper attatched to this thing, plugging everything in was easy.So to repeat my overall impression of this thing, I'd strongly recommend it to any friends who like the feeling of bass, but don't want to worry about excessive volume causing deafness.
Sony memory, works perfectly with my k790a phone. Too bad about the price, other manufacturers' 1gb cards don't cost $50. But nobody else makes m2 cards, so that's what you get. Can't really complain. So 4 stars because it works perfectly but it's not a great value.Also good move on sony's part including the adapters in the package. You get a normal MS adapter and a MS duo (wide one).
I'm hooked. I love it. Beats dealing with guitar center, which has treated me poorly. And, the price is right.
The harness was great for hooking up to my aftermarket head unit - it allowed me to connect the wires ahead of time, in the comfort of my home, and if I ever need to remove the unit or replace it I'm prepared to swap it out.Make sure you know what you're getting into on this - I had to check to make sure the blue and blue/white wires weren't needed (they weren't) and figure which of the two stock plugs went on top and which went on bottom (I looked for the ground and made the call).
The 1 star is for the Amazon Ink finder which shows this as the compatible ink for theEpson Artisan 810 Wireless Touch Screen Color Inkjet All-In-One Printer (C11CA52201). FALSE!!! The packaging in the large image states it is for theEpson Stylus Photo 820 Inkjet Printer. For the Artisan 810 you want theEpson 98 High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge for the Epson Artisan 700 and Artisan 800 Printers, theEpson T098920 98 High Capacity Color Ink Multi-Pack for Epson Artisan 700, 710, 800, and 810 (Pack of 5)or the "normal" capacityEpson 99 Color Multipack with Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, and Light Magenta Ink Cartridges for the Epson Artisan 700 and Artisan 800 Printers. Epson only offers the Black in High Capacity. *** The ink, being from Epson, probably qualifies for 4 or 5 stars in the correct machine. The Artisan 810 is my 3rd Epson printer and all the inks have printed excellent photos.
This does not appear to be working correctly. My boss put in several addresses, even a couple within a block of where he was going, and it could not find the location. I would really like to return it for a credit.
Last year, after extensive research, I purchased an Epson Perfection 2400 (Photo scanner) for my brother and was dead set on buying one for myself. At that time, there was no other scanner that had its quality and features at a bargain price.Well, I finally decided to buy a scanner and surprise, surprise...it's the Canon FIDE 30.Here's four reasons why:Quality of scan: I think the quality of scan should always be the primary factor in evaluating a scanner. This scanner produces scans equal to those of first-rate &quot;professional&quot; grade scanners like the Minolta Powerlook III (which I have at work). The scanner goes up to 1200 X 2400 dpi resolution and the results are stunning.Price: $70 (about $120 less than the Epson Perfection)Design: The small form-factor metallic body casing is durable and eye-catching. The small footprint is ideal for notebook users who like portability. Power is supplied through the USB connection so you have one less cord to worry about. The three buttons on the scanner for scan, copy, and email functions are a nice bonus (but not really needed).Software: The Canon scan control software is simple and intuitive. The OCR text recognition is excellent.Now for a scanner at this price, I shouldn't be nit-picking but I will anyways for those who need to find faults in a product:1. The scan speed as other reviewers mentioned is relatively slow. So if you plan on scanning a large number of photos or documents in one sitting, it could get a little frustrating. But if you want quality WITH speed you really should be looking to a &quot;professional&quot; grade scanner (and get ready to spend some bucks). Even then, the speed difference would be seconds and not minutes.2. The small footprint is great for portibility but for some people it may make the scanner seem flimsy because it is so thin and light.3. XP users: DO NOT install the software on the cd that comes with the scanner. Go to the website and download the updated versions.Well that about sums it up. To get a scanner like this for $70 is an outright steal.
First off, The Griffen iPod Wall Charger arrived in 3 days with the standard (free) shipping! The actual device itself is very sleek, and has a small profile. When connecting a USB cord to it, the prongs inside the charger securely held the USB cord. The only complaint I had about it is that the fold in prongs were loose, however, they are securely held out at a 90 degree angle for a secure plug in.To sum this up, I believe I got what I wanted for a great deal. I would recommend that anyone who needs a iPod wall charger should get this.If anyone has questions, please comment and I'll respond as quickly as possible.
I bought this cable to program a Kenwood TM-D710A amateur radio.I had issues with the serial-to-USB cable I was using with it, but once I hooked it straight into a serial port I was able to program the radio.
I've had this laptop for 1 year and 4 months now. During the one year HP warranty, I had to send in the battery twice (defective, not holding charges), and the laptop once due to not powering up one day. Email support was good, but phone-based customer service (primarily to collect credit card info from me to make sure I returned the defective batteries after being sent a replacement) was terrible, the Indian customer support could not get timezones straight to contact me, and I could not contact them directly. I also had a problem where the volume/mute hotkeys would cause the system to crash, which was fixed with an update to the system bios/firmware (which tech support suggested). So, quite a few in-warranty problems, but email-based tech support was good. The laptop is still working well, no problems so far since it's been "out of warranty" (fingers crossed).
Good: Everything is good on this product.Bad: I have no complaints to say about this product shown in the picture.
I bought the Slimx about a week ago and I am very satisfied. The sound quality is great and the remote is convenient and looks cool. It also features upgradable firmware so it can be improved and support for other features can be added. Antiskip is also very good. The only downside is the earbuds, which are mediocre.
I am a mobile DJ for about 18 years using PCDJ on my Pc and was extremely annoyed with overheating of the CPU during DJing. I bought a Cooler Master CPU cooler and bought this thermal compound together with the CPU cooler. With this combination the CPU temperature was reduced from 60 degrees to 35 degrees. Is a very good heat transferring compound. I will recommend this to everyone who is looking for an good thermal compound
The keyboard fits and works great. It is easily attached to the computer and looks nice with the other components.
It works great and you dont need to buy both modem and a wireless route seperately. great product
It is a neat idea.One I was willing to spend 9.99 to decide if I liked.I do not feel that it is a bad buy for 10. My problem is with volume. It is ok if you are still and it is near you. But on your back and moving it is more of elevator music then something to hear.
These cables rock! I got the 6 ft since I'm in my bedroom playing/recording. I will get a 10ft soon though. I can't believe how long it's been since I got new cables. If you don't have ANY brand with the reinforced ends, get them. You will be glad you did. I might even get one curly vintage style vox guitar cord..........
Love this scanner! Made excellent scans of 35mm slides I have and also I love being able to create a pdf of a series of pages at the touch of a button. I'm a graphic designer so this allows me to send off a series of rough sketches quickly and easily in one file! WEorks great on my Mac OS X 10.4.
This little baby rocks, it's light and transportable, great sound and with the battery back up you can enjoy it anywhere!
Not much can be said, other than another great Nikon product.It works without any problems whatsoever!Simple device, simple to use.You may want to read some descriptions as how to use it with your Nikon.
I purchased this item for 70-200 2.8 vrII and 300 f4.. I don't make reviews but this tc is just great.. Fast AF and the quality of the image is the same as if you dont have it on the lens. Don't have the reach as far as the tc20 but with d800 , if you need more distance.. you just crop it or use it on DX mode problem solved. Great product! I'm very happy with it. Worth what I paid for!
I purchased this item mainly for its rolling capability. I find that it is a very good quality constructed item and it will fit most of my needs. I did find that it is a shorter depth bag .Tamrac 697 Big Wheels Rolling Backpack LP7 (Black)and I can not fit my Canon 580 flash standing up. It also has less room than my other Tamrac back pack. I am very satisfied with this product and I would recommend it.
We bought this camera last year right before Christmas. It is okay outside, but terrible inside. If there is the slightest movement the pictures are blurry. We have tried all different settings with the same result and are very unhappy with the product.
I am a consultant and am self employed and I track exepnses and bill them to my clients - or I lose money. I bought one of these about 3 weeks ago and it's awesome. It is really smart (or the software is) and when it scans a receipt it moves the amounts right into the excel spreadsheet I use. Wow, once in awhile technology really works!
The camera was in great condition and came with lots of awesome extras, though some unnecessary items. Card reader that came with the camera did not work, and seller was unresponsive to questions, but the product was quality and at a great price.
Just wanted to add to the other terrific reviews here. It takes great pictures right out of the box with the very, very good 18-50mm Nikkor Zoom. With the potential options of some stronger or faster lenses, it even becomes more of a great photographic tool that is very flexible. But, as mentioned though, the D40 & D40x will only PROPERLY use an AF-S or AF-I lens. Most Nikon lenses can be used, but the auto-focus ability is lost. You can STILL manually focus.However, if you stick with the newer Nikkor AF-S or AF-I lenses you will do just fine!
I was a little disappointed that it did not sport an Ethernet connection. Otherwise, everything fins, just what I wanted
I've been very happy with this purchase, which on Amazon was one of the best buys for a flat screen TV of its size.But then, for those of us new to the large, flat-screen world, ANY screen would probably seem mind blowing.
Well, after reading these reviews and some one another site selling these, I've come to a conclusion that you have to be somewhat intelligent to use this. It is not that hard to install the software, just install it, and then uninstall musicmatch. Musicmatch is horrible, I'm using edigitals Music Explorer to send everything to the Xp3, so I'm pretty much set. The install cd will tell you it doesn't work with XP, but just hit continue anyway and you're all set. It isn't hard to use, at all.
This leather case is as functional as it is handsome. Well designed, it fully protects the iPod from any scratches, while providing full access to the controls and the display. The price through Amazon.com was amazing, too.
I purchased two of these to update some older computers that only had a 10/100 Ethernet port. I was using a Windows Home Server to back up the computers and I wanted the extra speed to shorten the time of nightly backups by using a 1000 Mbps speed.The cards installed easily in an open PCI slot and they were automatically set up by the operating system. For $10 you can transfer files 10 times faster! It was well worth the investment. Fast installation, easy to setup, worked extremely well and low cost, overall a great upgrade to a computer. Not only did the computers back up faster the web browsing was also much faster. The old cards were certainly a bottleneck in the communication system of the computers. These cards have been in use for 2 years without any problems.
not much to say about a cable, except Garmin should include this with the fishfinder. . . the cable works, is easy to use, and is necessary if you want to use a transducer other than the supplied transom-mount transducer (Garmin doesn't tell you this until you have the unit and you're about to install)
fast service. works great. was some paint wear on the corners, but that's only minor cosmetics.
My son had it for about 15 mo. He's in the UK. The camera lens fails. When he gets back in 2 mo. we'll see if it can get fixed for less than it is worth. Warranty expires and the camera dies. Not what i would call a great product.Truly unhappy.
We have 4 Creative MP3 players in our family. I was using my daughter's first zen 1gb because the smaller one I bought for myself I couldn't download any more music on- it was full. Then her hand-me-down wasn't big enough. She has a Zen Vision M now and we are fairly satisfied with it. I decided that it was time for me to get a media/mp3 player- I travel a lot, want to watch movies and have a large music library, and be able to down-load teachings and seminars to listen to. I searched and searched. I wanted my own Zen Vision M or Zen Vision W but couldn't get past the price for a 30G. Then I decided to check out Zune. I know a few teens who have them and love them. I discovered that this particular model was being upgraded to a sleeker design, so the original (the one I am writing about) had a close-out price. It was less than half of what a Vision W would have cost me.Pros-1. Downloads are soooooo easy!!!! Easier than the Creative products (which I still think are good).2. Movie quality is superb and the software (have to buy it) was not outrageously expensive.3. Movie downloads don't take nearly as long as the Zen Vision M.4. It is easy to navigate through the menus, which is good since the product manuals are not very helpful.5. Battery time is substantial.6. The software I purchased to download the movies has a built-in decrypter to take off the anti-piracy protection codes so that I can download the movies that I have purchased and own. Creative may have that now, but hasn't in the past, so I couldn't download my favorite movies that I personally own!Cons-1. has to be charged through your computer, THERE IS NO A/C CHARGER INCLUDED2. It is a little heavy and thick, which may bother some but doesn't bother me at all3. Found it at Target on clearance for $132.99 (not online) and I paid $159.99 plus s/h - could've saved over $30.00 buying it at my local storeAll around, I have had this thing for about a month and I am so very glad I bought it. It was a wise purchase. Now I can listen to my tunes in the car or anywhere as well as watch movies and listen to teachings.
We love our coffee in the mornings and evenings, specially my hot italian wife, who is totally addicted to at least minimum of 6 large cups of coffee a day and i am not kidding you, she drinks coffee like there is no tomorrow, so i purchased this presto 12 cup coffee percolator in April 2011 and now after few months in August it's broken, and before world ends in my wife's version of what is important in life, i better find some thing to sooth her, funny i used to think it was me, so any ways I am not happy with this coffee machine.PRESTO 02811 STEEL COFFEE MAKER 12CUP APPLIANCES KITCHENSeriously does anybody know of a great coffee percolator that works well? please let me know.
I bought a new one from CircuityCity recently and found that I was unable to host my webserver. The netgear initially refused to acknowledge it but finally they are working on fixing the bug but it still is not fixed so far.
I love this skin. I used to drop my blackberry and the battery would pop out and it would take 5 minutes to reboot. Now if I drop it, the battery stays in and no dents. Before finding Boxwave I purchased another brand (I don't recall the name) at Best Buy and it didn't fit well at all. The only downside is that when the skin is on, I can't use the holster but I still can put in my pocket. I'm willing to take the downside to protect my bb.
I really like these that cost very little more than 'inexpensive ones' and they are so much better.
This is a fair reproduction of Apple's version. It works 90% of the time with my iPhone 5. I would buy again and recommend.
The engineered design being versatile, whether desktop or installed into a vehicle dashboard, is a great feat!In my opinion, Uniden should have created their BCD996T control software using Cygwin/Gtk to compile all, Win32,Linux & Mac OSX binaries. Instead, Uniden only provides Win32 binaries of their software.(Not to fret, Linux/Mac users can run the BCD996T scanner software under Wine. Some but not all Windows bugs are eliminated using Wine.)I prefer versatille code, so the only reason I'm giving it 4 stars and not 5 stars!Amazon next day shipping is great! ;-)
My wife has not been able to use the plug-type headphones. I bought these for her and she just love them.
(The following is a review I've posted for the Brother MFC-7420, this unit's 'little brother', which is basically the same unit but without networking capability...it costs about $40 less.)Finding multi-function units that are compatible with Apple is not easy. I first bought a Canon MF-4150 (about $250). Gorgeous unit, everything worked great until I tried to scan...no luck, no matter what I tried. Finally contacted Canon customer service, and they responded that Canon machines don't support scanning on Mac. I took it back (thank goodness for Staples' return policy...no questions asked, they just exchanged it for my next choice, a Samsung SCX-4725FN). Again, all the right features, but again, no luck getting it to scan. So last week, I exchanged the Samsung for a Brother MFC-7420. Seems Brother takes great pride in their support of Apple, according to another reviewer. (Again, awesome customer service from Staples on the return.) Got it home and spent 2 hours trying to get everything hooked up but NO SCANNER. After 40 minutes on the phone with Brother tech support, I learned that it does indeed support Leopard 10.5, but needs a bit of tweaking, accessed by the tiny little icon that loads at the very top of the monitor to the left of the clock. Once I clicked on that, a whole new world of scanning opened up. Very sad that this bit of information isn't anywhere in the manual, setup brochure, or disk. But once tech support told us what to do, the machine runs like a champ. Admittedly, I haven't used it much yet, but I am absolutely thrilled with this unit. You can scan directly into an e-mail, or into a folder, or onto your desktop. Scan is very flexible. Great Automatic Document Feeder, and flatbed scanner (ANY printer you buy must have a flatbed scanner if you plan to scan books, checks, photos, receipts or anything else, other than standard-sized paper, because without a flatbed scanner your original must be fed through the document feeder.)Anyway, the Brother manual is written extremely clearly, with great diagrams and flow charts, and not full of typos like the Samsung manual was. There are higher levels of instruction that you must access from the CD-ROM, but you can get all the basics just by reading the manual, and lots of what you'll be doing is intuitive. Features, quality, dimensions and footprint are great. Brother has been making faxes for seems like centuries, and they're wonderful units. I'm only sorry that I didn't just go with this unit originally. A note on fax machines in this category: it seems (to me anyway) hard to find a multi-purpose unit with fax that will co-exist with an external answering machine. With most of these units, you have to plug the answering machine directly into the unit, or they 'fight' over which one answers the phone. I found an almost perfect solution with this one: you set its fax machine to 'manual' (it won't answer when the phone rings) and then if you answer your phone and hear it's a fax, you just type *51 on your phone's keypad and it activates the fax machine. It works like a charm...only down side is that you can't get a fax if you're not home to manually answer the phone first, so this option isn't for those who get many faxes. This machine has a 'brother' unit which I think is identical other than it is dark gray in color and that it can be networked; It's about $40 more.If I have any problems down the road with this one, I'll update this review, but I have a feeling I'm going to be thrilled with it. If you've tried to find a Mac-compatible printer (laser or inkjet) you know what I've gone through...but for me, at least, it appears my search is over. Thank you Brother, and thank you Staples! (no offense to Amazon, but I spend enough money there already to not feel guilty).
This software really lived up to my expectaions. Functional, elegant, and easy-to-use. Great maps combined with great software. I highly recomend it. The best topo software out there
This product is much better then an IPOD mainly because .. A. It has much better sound. B. It has an FM tuner. C. You don't have to ship it back to the factory (Apple) for $60.00 to $100.00 to change the battery when it starts going bad. There's way too much hype with IPOD. The only thing it has going for it is that it may be a bit easier to use and has a slightly larger screen, but it's not color. For the price the Iriver is a much better deal.
easy to install, easy to use. I give it a big thumbs up.
This rechargeable battery came with my Olympus C-50 5MP digital camera, and I'm quite satisfied with it and don't feel the need to buy a spare battery. I am not a photographer that goes out taking shots for hours on end, but I do occasionally go on picture-taking sprees on pretty days or party weekends. I haven't run into problems with the battery dying on me so far, and I've had this battery for almost 2 years now. If you know you're going to be taking a lot of pictures, leave home with a full battery and you should be fine.
I can't review whether this toner is any good in the Mita DC-1860 copier because it is NOT compatible. The hole-tabs that are supposed to fit snugly onto the copier do NOT line up on this product. We bought four of these for our office copier, stowed them away till needed (a few months later) and only then discovered that the bottles do not fit. (We've had this copier for years and could easily tell that it does not physically fit.) Unfortunately, ReStockIt is currently telling us that their returns policy is expired for this item and they will not accept a return. Even though it is their LISTING that is FALSE.We're not happy about this and wanted to pass along the fact that these are NOT compatible with the Mita DC-1860, despite being listed as compatible right here on their listing. We can only hope that they will update this information soon and that no one else will lose money on this incorrectly listed item.
So easy to use and no more CD's to buy and carry around. I'm hooked! Need a cover, though, because it scratches easily even with extreme care. Wished I could use other cheaper web sites (ie Yahoo, Napster) to buy and download songs, too.
Very good buy for the price (25$) the only difference with my original decice is that It has an asian type of connector (3 not in line round holes) coming out from the device and the plug that goes to the wall has two flat and one round (earth). For the rest is the same as the ariginal that came with my laptop.
I really like this tracker ball, but in 3 years time I have had to buy 3 of them. I am not a person who is on the computer a lot, actually got my first computer 3 years ago when I got my first mouse. But I love the way it works!
I bought this camera for my coed daughter for Christmas, and she loves it! It takes very good photos, and the convenience of digital for a college student can't be beat. I also got her the docking station (for ease of downloading photos and e-mailing them to mom) and, of course, a bigger chip. This camera is small and very easy to use (and apparently somewhat indestructible - survived a frat party or two). For the price and the function, it was a great pick. One more thing....Amazon cannot be beat for overall price, when you consider free shipping and no sales tax.
Lots of coasters!I contacted Verbatim with no response.Awful product support!I'm using a new Dell 18x burner using Nero's newest version.Stay away!
This item, I had to wait 3 weeks to receive it. I always buy from Amazon, and never waited over a week. I have a New HDTV, and wanted to just add a better sound. My TV has the standard red and white cable. This Sony speakers have the older red and black wire pop in. I went and bought the red and white adapter so I could plug it in the back of my TV. After all that, the speakers would not come on at all. I wanted to call Sony, but the numbers given would not connect. I then decided to email them and this is when I found out that you need an amplifier or receiver. I guess the newer televisions do not come with this. I always just plug them in the back of my older televisions and it was done. The system does seem really nice, for the looks anyway. The wood is black and looks real. The other two speakers are not small as some of others I have had. I wish I could have heard how the system played. I just can't believe that in all the reviews, this was never mentioned. I surely do not want to add more money in this system. This is why I had to just give this a 2 star rating. If you happen to have a amplifier, then I would say try it out.
I bought this camera 3 years ago and I still really love it. The clarity is unbelievable, even if someone is in motion that your taking a picture of. It's the best camera I've ever had, it's also very sturdy, my 2 year old has knocked over a numerous amount of times. Great camera.
I looked at digital cameras for a few years before selecting the DX7590. Each year the number of pixels in cameras kept going up while the price stayed about the same. The first year I was looking a "good" consumer camera had about 3 megapixels, then 4, and now I was looking at cameras with 5 megapixels. What sold me on this camera was the large lens. Instead of one of those small lenses that most comparable cameras have this one has a real large glass lens manufactured by a real German lens maker. Yes, it has all the features you might want if you're an amateur and then some. I probably will never use the manual override features that allows you to set the shutter time and exposure level, etc., instead of allowing the computer to do it for me. I'm still a little bewildered by the large array of optional settings for different subjects, but I've taken what I think of as superb photos.I've been taking "snap shots" since my first Brownie camera 50 years ago. They were all nice for family albums, but never anything that I would say could compete with professional photos. But all that has changed. The picture brilliance, clarity, and overall quality that I'm getting outreaches any of my expectations. Last week I was on a camping trip and took a photo of the early morning fog across the lake. Yousers! It looks to me as good as many I've seen in professional photo exhibitions.One problem I'm having is that the 5 megapixel format is so large that I have to shrink the pictures to put them on a web site. One reason I wanted a digital camera was to be able to put photos on the Internet. So I switched to the optional 1.8 megapixels photos, and it's still too large for my web site. Even at 1.8 megapixel setting the photos are brilliant and clear. It must be the big lens and quality optics. I tried taking some pictures of flowers, and some of them came out blurry. I think I'm having trouble holding it still for the close ups. I guess I need to put it down somewhere or get a mount. It does have a setting for minimum focal length that is a lot closer than many comparable cameras. I got really good close up, and then blurry ones. Between you and me I suspect it's operator error.I keep forgetting that I can take as many pictures as I want for free and discard any I don't need. I like viewing them full screen on my PC. The "easy share" base works pretty well. I have to remember to open the Kodak software and turn on the camera before downloading all the photos to my PC. I bought some extra memory and that helps. It says on the screen that I can take 632 pictures at 5 megapixels, or over 1,500 at 1.8 megs. Maybe it's right. I never take that many. It's really a lot more camera than I've ever had, or know how to use. The quality of the pictures is superb. It's easy to use.
I'm rating this 4 stars because I've only started using this drive (but so far I've saved to it Windows system backups for two computers and transferred a total of 55 GB to it). I haven't had any problems. I can't compare it with any other external drives and can't compare its speed with anything else (but both backups were done simultaneously, the 2nd over a wireless connection, while files were also being transferred).Mainly I wanted to give a different point of view to an earlier review, even though I bought a slightly different model, My Book Essential Edition, which has no software and is limited to a USB connection only (on sale at Best Buy for $200). Someone indicated a problem sharing the drive over the network and attributed this to a Western Digital constraint. This may depend on the type of connection. The comment almost kept me from buying this drive, because I want to be able to access it from my notebook as well as from my desktop, but I don't think the particular brand of a drive can limit standard USB connectivity. Anyway, I don't have any problem sharing the drive over my home network. I'm using Windows XP. (I reformatted the drive from a FAT drive to an NTFS drive to enable larger file sizes, etc., but that has no effect on the ability to share a USB drive.)
This is a perfect space saving bedroom tv. The DVD player is awesome and plays any disk you put in it - Divx, jpegs, mp3s, etc. Awesome for playing all those torrent downloads on something other than the computer! Sure the channel changing takes a little bit of time, but no more than most other lcd/hdtvs. I haven't noticed the heat being an issue - I have it wall mounted on a tilt mount - it does get a little warm, but it's not melting paint or anything!
I use these every day at work for dictation equipment and these work fine. Plenty of room, but these are about the smallest you can get these days. They do work well.
I use these daily for backups, and I have yet to have any issues!I definitly recommended this product if you are looking for general blank media.
The All-in-One is very easy to setup and performs well. The only issue I had was with the scanner software. It does not work across more than one level of routers. Most office setups have multi-level of subnets, and the scanner access via HP Doc viewer does not support support that. The only way to make it work is use http//. A little off track.
After reading so many reviews complaining about its video features, I still decided to go with XR57, the successor to XR55 THE GREAT simply because of the great audio output and XR57 certainly did not disappoint me at all. The sound is absolutely stunning from a sub-$300 amp. Paired with my Mirage OMNI 550, the sound is crystal clear with a plenty of punch at the low end. The top of the amp is warm at most after running all day long which means it does not consume a lot of energy. Yet they fill up my 21' by 17' living room with ease.
The documentation CLEARLY states it will fit the 710 clie. IT DOES NOT! IT IS NOT ALL ALUMINUM as advertised either. Piece of crap. Sending back.
This is a great little case, the description says it takes 1 portable HD, but I squeezed two into it and a cable. Perfect for when travelling and protecting your HD
I needed a printer just to print out word documents for school with an occasional picture for a report. I didn't need anything fancy. About after a week of using it, it went haywire.It ate paper and wouldn't feed correctly. And that was about six months ago, and it still does not print. I've had people look at it and they couldn't fix it.It's a piece of Junk!
BEFW11S4- Version 4 is really a bad product. It does not even merit ONE star rating. Negative star rating will be much more appropriate. It fails to keep the connections on, fails in long downloads, hangs up while surfing internet. Customer service from Linksys leaves a lot to be desired. It seems that this product did get top awards for its earlier version. Those who have bought this item with Version 4 have really wasted their money and time. In my opinion this product should be pulled out of the market and Linksys should refund the purchase cost. Before buying this product please look atvarious problems faced by people by searching on the net.Frankly it was a complete waste of money and time.
I ordered this TV through Amazon and had a slight wait for delivery due to backorder of about 4 weeks, but this was not unexpected and it was clear at the time of purchase. The TV was delivered by Eagle Freight in great condition with no signs of shipping abuse and it was clear that it had come directly from Sony through an Amazon shipping hub in Nevada. The price was as good as I have found and I am very happy with the purchase through Amazon. I have not had any of the clouding issues that some people have reported and the one at the local Best Buy and Circuit City don't seem to have it either. Perhaps it has been addressed or was only certain build dates. Overall I am very happy with the quality of the product and the purchase experience and would buy again in the same manner.
I was hoping to use this card to transfer backup data to external hard drives but my Dell server wouldn't detect the card. I contacted SIIG support and they replaced the card fairly quickly but that one didn't work either. This card is worthless. I purchased a Rosewill eSATA card for about 1/3 of the price - the Rosewill card works great!
I bought a WRT54GS a couple years ago and it still works well. I wanted another, to run wired and wireless devices in my garage. To save a few cents on RAM, Linksys changed operating systems and other details on that model, and advertised the WRT54GL as the model similar to my old one. I bought it, put it away, and finally got to it recently. I was shocked when I opened it: the WRT54GL has no wired ports, only a wireless transmitter. Maybe someone will find that useful, but it's unlikely -- someday you'll have a PC or laptop with a wired port that you want to plug in and cannot because this unit only talks wireless. It's useless for me, and now it's been too long since I bought it to return it. Why does Linksys cut corners this way? Cutting the wired ports cut their costs by $1 or less. Argh.
This small MD case its a MUST HAVE. You can carry 12MD, take your best songs in md without the worry of drop it somewhere. I have one and want another one to my brother.
sound quality is in line with the price, overall a good value. the woofer is a bit large and bulky.
Bought this so I could power a field audio mixer with a giant Sony NFP-970 battery instead of its three internal AA cells. My mixer now runs for days instead of hours.This unit splits in half via little screws so you can get to the simple wiring inside. It looks to have been designed to go onto a universal charger. It has contact points on the back that would connect to a power supply. By unsoldering the wires from these contacts inside and redirecting them to a panel mount socket, the contacts go cold so you don't risk shorting the battery in use.Only downside is that there is no pushbutton locking mechanism to hold the battery into the adapter. The battery does firmly interconnect with the adapter via the battery's plastic ears, but there's no positive "click" to stop it from being removed. Thus with enough rough handling the battery can slide out in the opposite direction from how you mounted it. However, it still has a good amount of friction on the mini-banana plug pins, so you still have to push relatively hard to remove the battery from the adapter.Recessed below the larger "L" contacts, is a secondary set of contacts for the smaller "M" series of Sony batteries.
The main reason I bought the Peg-NZ90 over other Palm OS5 devices was the 802.11b feature, which works great. I have had it for around a week now, and I find myself using it more than the palmIII that it replaced. The digital video is cool, and the Sony remote is a nice feature. I just bought the magicgate 256M memory stick and will throw some MP3s on it in the next few days. I haven't used the bluetooth feature because I don't have any bluetooth devices yet. The web browser, though pretty bare bones works surprisingly well and the graphic resolution is very high quality. This is the best Palm OS device currently available. Granted it is a toy, but a productive toy.One con: The battery flakes out a bit when using the camera, you can only get a couple shots off before it looks ike the battery is almost comletely depleted, but if you go to another application, the batter lookes fine again.
I am very pleased with the Cornea MP704 and with Amazon. Amazon shipped and it came a day before expected. This is the best 17" LCD bargain out there and has great specs (400:1 contrast). 3 year warranty. How can you beat it? Mine has no bad pixels. Simple set up. Great Colors. Nice stable base. Photos are sweet...I'd buy another.
I bought it to use with my sd400. I have the hard case for my wife's sd200, but I like this case better because you can get the camera out quicker for those fleeting-moment shots.Best would be a case you don't have to take off the camera and would protect it during use - like the old 35mm SLR's cases - except with a belt clip.
One thing that I always worry about is scratching my camera's lens. With this UV filter, I get beautiful pictures and can rest assured that my camera's lens is safe.
Not quite the same sound as mySennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphonesbut for earbuds I am in shock and awe. I'm a little worried about the thin wires, but all earbuds have thin wires. I get the same level in of sound at half the volume on mySanDisk SDMX4-8192 Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 Player (Black)than with the factory buds, and that results in quite an extension in battery life. Quite good at keeping out background noise, great freq response, considering that they are ear buds.
Adequate for a lower end stereo receiver. Nothing fancy but meets all my needs for the moment. Adjustments to bass and treble are limited to increases and deceases in increments of two ( ie - +2, +4, +6 and -2, -4, -6 ) and the instruction booklet was a little vague (as are most), but after tinkering around a little I figured everything out.
Yes. Recently a new customer to Amazon.com. I am very pleased with the battery that I purchase and have purchased other Items at this time also. Since being pleased with these Items, I have purchased several other items for my digital camera....Just waiting for them to arrive.Purchased several lens filters and (2) more batteries along with a couple more SDHC memory cards. If we are as satisfied with the lens filters as we are with the battery and SDHC card, we will be purchasing our Lenses along with anything else that we need to purchase that they offer...Had doubts at first because of the price savings,but VERY PLEASED. Thank You @ Amazon for Terrific Savings, which allows the purchase of more Items at a Quicker Rate.
I needed the Coaxial A/B switch so TV could be used with either outside antenna or Dish network. When a storm comes, and Dish is interupted, I can easily switch to antenna. Great little item. Order from Amazon was a good choice.
Product seems to be everything it was described to be. It is Amazon that I am dissapointed in.Lois Jensen
Just how much memory do you need, well this is one way never to run out
I purchased a refurb unit which took me along time to decide on, being a refurb. My decission to purchase it stemmed from the fact that the manfacture Refurbished units are tested more than once and if parts are in need of change, it is replaced and retested. I received mine a month ago and I am very happy with its fetures and picture quality, and it looked brand new, not a scatch. I would suggest purchasing a larger SmartCard as the unit only ships with a 4MB card. I purchased an additional 16MB card.Great buy.
So, this BOSE system was a bit quirky when i first got it. The DVD system broke, BOSE repaired it for free (out of warranty), since the repair, I've had this system for 8 years and its great. 2 speakers and subwoofer, so clean and simple.I don't use the DVD anymore as I have a bluray player, but we occasionally put a CD in it to play music.If you have problems with the speakers, BOSE recommends you unplug everything and plug everything back in a certain order. We haven't had to do this in 5 years...but when we did have to, it was a pain.Mine does not have the HDMI but at the time, HDTV's were like a million dollars so it wasn't important...still isn't actually.
My second purchase of a Logitech item. Both performed barely passably, even given their price, and both broke within two weeks. What a lousy company.
This is a very well made filter. Glass with metal ring.Thin, so it doesn't cause to much of a problem with vignetting when shooting with your zoom lens at wide angle settings.Overall I am very satisfied. Great value for a well made filter. This IS a circulating polorizing filter. Does a great job at capturing those blue skies and filtering out reflections in water, glass and uv rays. No photographer should be without this lens.
I bought one of these just before spending a week on the other end of the country. I was a little hesitant while I was standing in the store, but now I'm glad I took the plunge.The first thing that will hit you about the Shuffle is its size. Everyone knows that it's small, but you have to see it in person to really comprehend its size. It's also feather-light and seems very durable, two issues I've had with other flash-based MP3 players. The Shuffle sounds excellent to this non-audiophile's ears; the headphones are classic iPod earbuds, with great sound quality for their size. I often use them with my laptop when I'm not listening to the Shuffle.As mentioned previously, the Shuffle has no screen; I found this to be unimportant in my use of the product, as I know my songs anyway. Two colored lights under the face of the Shuffle are used to communicate the player's condition (like "no songs loaded" or "paused"). On the back, a button can be pressed which will turn a third light red, yellow or green depending on the battery's charge. Battery life is amazing; my Shuffle has never been below yellow, even after several days of heavy use. The Shuffle recharges by plugging into a USB port; I use my laptop for this, but I believe an adapter is available.The relatively small capacity and lack of a screen are alright for me; it holds more than enough music for a day or two, and when I'm traveling I carry a laptop with my MP3 collection on it, allowing me to change songs if I feel the need. Shoppers who travel frequently without laptops might want to consider one of the larger, screen-equipped iPods instead.As my computers run Linux, I use a program called gtkPod to load music onto the Shuffle; it performs fairly well. I used iTunes back when I ran Windows (before I got the Shuffle), and I have to say that it's the best music player out there; its organization is excellent, and I'm still looking for a Linux player that's half as good.Basically, as long as you're not expecting to carry your entire music collection with you everywhere you go, you'll be happy with an iPod Shuffle. Otherwise, I'd recommend you buy one of its bigger siblings.
I'm no geek. The only tomato I'm familiar with is on a sandwich. I had the router installed and running in 15 minutes. Strong signal all through a 2 story house. Four to five bars 225 ft. through two windows into another building. Buy it.
The features and ergonomics of this mouse are good, but the hardware and performance are unreliable. Out of the box mine was defective. It didn't work unless it was within 2-3 inches of the USB micro-receiver.I returned it and received a replacement which worked perfectly. While it was working the mouse was very convenient, battery efficient and the small size of the USB micro-receiver very handy for use with my laptop. However after about a year of use, the second mouse is now suffering from the same problem. If this mouse was more reliable I would rate it at least four stars, but after having two suffer from the same problem and taking the price of this product into consideration, I cannot recommend this product.
I tried all of Shure's in ear noise isolating headphones and was incredibly dissapointed. Especially since I use Shure microphones and turntable cartridges. I guess my expectations were a little too high. I use foam earplugs everyday at work, so I know there wasn't an issue of not wearing them properly. I also own and use varying headphones for studio work. My major complaint relates to other reviewers who talk about the lack of clean solid bass. I think it's funny how people try to make up excuses about the headphones shortcomings. Just because you paid over 200 dollars for a pair of so-so headphones doesn't mean the lack of bass is a user error. The Shure headphones were very accurate in the high frequency but a lot of the low end seemed to dissapear. The sound also lacked any real warmth. I would have to do a lot of adjusting with the EQ to get these headphones to reproduce great sound. I'm sure these are great for art music (classical), but those of us who enjoy wide ranges of music will be greatly dissapointed. It's also important to note that any good pair of speakers (headphones) are only as good as the audio unit driving them. You can buy a great set of speakers, but if your audio player doesn't have the power to drive them, they'll sound terrible. I'm sticking to my 40 dollar pair of Sony MDR EX71's. Great for mobile listening on the go.
THESE ARE GREAT ITEMS FOR OLDER FOLKS WHO USE TEXTING. I PLAN ON GIVING THEM AS STICKING STUFFERS AT XMAS.I LIKE THE QUICK RESULTS OF AMAZON.
This remote controls my TV, ProLogic reciever, VCR, and satelight dish. All work perfectly. I don't have much to say about it other than it worked just like I wanted it to. I can control my satelight from any room in the house and I'm happy.
Seriously, do yourself a favor and stay FAR away from this particular unit. Perhaps Toshiba will learn a lesson if they're left with a few hundred thousand units sitting in a dusty warehouse somewhere. In addition to the low battery life, WiFi connection problems and ActiveSync crashing problems reported by many others here, I have three primary concerns:1. Toshiba never delivered on software to actually take advantage of the 400MHz XScale processor in the e740. Not wanting to take any blame for themselves, they point the finger at Microsoft and claim "It's not us, they wrote the OS!". As a result, this unit performs no better than non-XScale processors of the same generation and in some cases, it performs worse. Think of XScale as similar to the "MMX" feature added to the last-generation Pentium chip--it was pretty much worthless without software written for MMX. The newest version of Windows CE, called Windows Mobile 2003, DOES take advantage of the XScale but guess what Toshiba's response is? "NO NEW OS FOR YOU!" Gosh, thanks Toshiba!2. Toshiba never delivered on software to take full advantage of their much-touted ATI graphics chip, so despite Toshiba's marketing claims, the e740's graphics are no better than competitors' units of the same generation. In fact, if you read some of the other reviews here, you'll find that video performance is even WORSE in some cases. Awesome job, Toshiba!3. Toshiba US has completely dragged their heels on releasing multiple software updates that were available MONTHS AGO in other parts of the world. Customers in Europe and Australia have had two major ones since the beginning of the year which fix many problems: update 1.0621 and 1.0623. And what did US customers get? &lt;insert sound of chirping crickets here> Gee, thanks Toshiba!And this is how they support what was their "flagship" PDA for over a year? Look out e750 owners, you're probably next!
I gave this product only 4 stars because of a couple of problems I had with the setup. First, even though my iBook recognized the APX, the software that came with the APX would not allow me to set it up to dial my ISP. It was frustrating because the APX recognized the iBook and vice versa but when I brought up the Admin Utility software that came with the APX, the wireless connection was not there so I couldn't configure the system. I finally went to the Apple website and posted my problem in one of the Help forums and luckily someone told me to try connecting the computer to the APX via an ethernet cable and doing the configuration that way. That worked fine and then I disconnected the ethernet cable and the WiFi worked great. A line or two in the instruction manual to let the user know of this possible glitch would have been helpful and saved a couple hours of frustration. Also, the manual is, in my opinion, inadequate in explaining how to set up a dial-up connection with the APX. Since this is one of the few routers that come with a built in modem, I would think that many people buy it, as I did, for that feature. But the manual tells how to set up the connection with a DSL modem or a network connection, but just mentions the dial-up mode and really doesn't explain how to set it up. I'm a die hard Apple fan but I think they missed the boat on that one.Having said all that, now that I have the APX configured, it works great. We have a dial-up connection so the APX dials the ISP for us and then provides the WiFi connection. My friend came by and he has a Windows computer but we configured it to work with the APX and it works fine as well.
It's reasonably priced, it is easy to figure out, it loads pictures onto computer without any software, can go direct-to-printer if so desired, takes videos that are pretty good for the money's worth, and the color is really nice.I am happy. I am not real fussy, but I read a lot of reviews before getting this one and I am satisfied that I got a good camera. Not saying there might be a better one, but who cares? This is great!
What a dream to be able to take so many pictures without running to the PC to download them &amp; delete them from the camera! The only downside, is you can find yourself taking too many.... And the SONY DSC72 doesn't make it easy to delete them quickly from the camera.
I bought this flash almost from 3 years and i am still using it on daily basis at work without any problem, format it many times and dropped from me several time and if I will by new one of course looking for 16 GB sure will be this model. given 4 because it is heavy and to upgrade U3 program you have to format it.
This 80GB Ipod classic was reliable for the year-plus our child owned it--until replacing it with another fancier Ipod Touch, The unit held more than 2,000 songs, with space to spare and the battery held up very nicely, unlike the batteries of other ipods we have owned. It was the third in a line of ipods, and the first not to strike out.This time, I can recommend the Apple product with confidence.
I've been searching for a suitable mouse to replace one that stopped working properly some while ago. Wired? WIreless? Gamer level? Laser? Usually, it winds up as a dollar issue. This mouse was on deep sale when I bought it; otherwise I would not have purchased based on the negative reviews it's gotten (many of those are Mac users)... it's worked flawlessly, smoothly, perfectly. The programmable features are really handy and the tracking is perfect. Go figure.If you see it on sale, buy it. It also has a long warranty. Five years on hardware. Better than most cars.
If you are looking for an easy to use...All in one universal remote buy this now!!!!
I doubled my PC's memory from 512 to 1 gig with this module, and the only difference I notice is a slight improvement in the speed at which programs open. I bought only because there was a $10 rebate, but I would not pay the price with no rebate. It simply did not make the performance difference I was expecting.
Look I don't know about shielding, but what I do know is for under 6.00 I got two hdmi cables delivered to my house. Cheapest best buy alternative is dynes and they're 29.99 for two.I buy from best buy all the time but for cables of any kind amazon is a fantastic lowdown solution to high mark up at the blue box store.Cable box and ps3 connected with these cables to a399.99 42 inch plasma tv I got from best buy and I couldn't be more pleased.
We received the product and it was broken. Now I have to go through the pain in the butt process of mailing it back. Just stinks!!!
This review is entirely subjective; I don't have any technical details to share. I originally became interested in this cartridge based on the positive feedback I had read about its predecessor, the AT440. Actually, I ordered the AT440, but was shipped an AT440MLA as the earlier model was discontinued.Having spent 3 years with this cartridge, I can say I wholly agree with the criticism that it offers clear sound with an unfortunate excess of high-mid and treble frequencies and borderline inadequate bass response. I've played many records with it, mostly rock/soul/funk and electronic. If you're looking for a fat sound to complement this kind of music, in my experience you won't find it in the 440MLA.
I'm amazed at the poor reviews. I've had this hub for nearly 2 years. I use it as a firewire extender. It works without issue. This item was cheaper than any plain firewire hub I could find. Since I only needed a single firewire connection, it fits my needs.I've also used it as a plain old USB hub (without having the firewire cable connected). It works without issue.Loses 1 start because the little base stand isn't very sturdy. I'm not sure why they chose to make this in such an odd shape. The hub is much larger than it needs to be.
I ordered it after reviewing other coolers. The good thing about this cooler is how easy is to it carry around and it looks good with laptop too. You can even put it on your lap if you want. I do it occasionally. You have to be aware that it moves air diagonally - from your right hand side on the back of laptop to the left hand side. It is done to circulate air from one side of laptop to another but it does not cover right top corner of laptop where my HP laptop has the hard drive. I shift it to the right end of laptop and put slightly diagonal to direct airflow to hard drive. Cooling may be not as effective as on full-fledged cooler but is good enough for provided convenience. E.g. when browsing Internet or doing other light tasks without it temperature goes to ~72K, with it turned on at low speed temperature stays at ~64K.
I had two significant problems with this cord. It doesn't maintain function when you use a 580exII fully locked on the hot shoe. If you only slide the locking mechanism over halfway you can get the synch function but flash wasn't secure. My first shoot with this cord was a wedding. Halfway through the reception the hotshoe on the cord became loose from the bottom portion where it connects to a flash bracket. Bottom line if you are planning to use a 580exII save your money get canon or another brand. It worked okay with my 430ex but after the bracket connecter started to wobble that rendered it useless.
Used this speaker in my Ford Explorer with two MTX 7500 Super woofers and a mono 6501D amplifier. Just installed front speakers as I did not have enough money to afford back speakers, and these two speakers alone were more than enough to hear perfect music coming out of them (even over the HUGE sub woofers I had).Highly recommended!
I purchased this product to use in my music classroom, both to record my entire class singing together and to record individual students one at a time. It works very well for this purpose. It is extremely easy to operate.I originally tried the recorder out with my personal 5th gen iPod classic and there was a loud hiss on that recording. When I took it to school and tried it with my 6th gen school-owned iPod the hiss was gone and I was very pleased (there is some background noise but not more than I think is reasonable for a compact recorder at this price.)I was happy with this purchase and find this item to be very well-suited for my purposes.
This is perfectly sized for a 13" macbook. like it was made for it. I was running about 70 degrees celsius during a long photoshop processing session. this took it down to around 60. it cools down very fast. the macbook system fan doesn't even hit the high rpms anymore. with little processing going on it keeps the system in the low 40 degrees. the fans on the cooler are placed perfectly to hit the hot spots on the macbook. also, the fans on the cooler are nearly inaudible.
This is not a powered subwoofer, so you'll need to run the both Left and Right speaker wires from your amp to this subwoofer, then from this subwoofer to your left and right speaker wires. Depending upon the location of your amp and L/R speakers this might be easy or not. For me, it was pretty easy, based upon location. The benefit is that it's pretty easy to run speaker wire and this unpowered subwoofer does not need to be placed near a power outlet, which can be difficult to locate outside.It's not a pounding, forceful bass. However, it definitely improved the sound our two outdoor speakers (Yamaha). Before adding this subwoofer, which is powered by a Sonos 100 amp, the Yamaha's sounded ok, but as if the treble had been turned up. This is probably more due to their outside placement and the concrete patio and other very hard / reflective surfaces than the speakers, which sounded fuller when I tested them inside. Adding this subwoofer really improved our patio tunes.The rock appearance lets you stick in in corners or all sorts of locations where people just don't pay attention to it.
Didn't feel like going to the store for ink so just let it come to my house. Arrived quite promptly and works great in my HP Printer. Beautiful colours!
Screws onto end of tube adapter so must be taken off for widest angle pics. Other than that inconvenience it is fine but overpriced with shipping charges added in.
I've never regretted a computer purchase as much as I regret this one...and it has nothing to do with print or scan quality...both are perfectly fine.My complaint is the incredible amount of ink that periodic cleaning cycles have wasted since I purchased the Epson CX4600 in October. I don't do a lot of printing, I just want a decent printer that can do its job when needed. Only a small number of one page sheets (20-30 at the most, none of which were elaborate) have been printed with the Epson since October--and the remaining ink level is already below 50% with each cartridge.As mentioned above, I know what the problem is, but don't know how to correct it...short of hacking the firmware, which is beyond my capabilities. Periodically, upon powerup (or before printing), this ink waster goes through an elaborate cleaning procedure...and everytime it does, the ink level drops considerably--you can see the levels drop on the status monitor.Another reviewer insists that the supplied cartridges are only half full...that's not what the Epson manual claims. The supplied ink cartridges are filled to the same capacity as off the shelf replacements, according to the literature.My old Lexmark 3200 printer, purchased with my first computer in 1999, wasn't perfect--but with the type of printing that I do, I could get 12-18 months use out of a single B/W or color cartridge. That's never going to happen with this printer, the folks at Epson have seen to that.Avoid like the plague, unless your pockets are deep or you don't mind the mess/hassle of cartridge refilling. Personally, this is my first and last Epson purchase. In fact, even though I'd like to ditch this one after only three months, I'm almost hesitant to buy any new inkjet after this experience, for fear that they'll all behave similarly. The Lexmark still works, maybe I'll go back to it and a separate scanner. Thanks a lot, Epson.October 24, 2005--Small update to this review, which was originally submitted to Amazon in January 2005. The CX4600 was boxed up/donated to a local thrift store yesterday. I took a tremendous chance over the weekend and purchased an inexpensive HP all-in-one. Print/scan quality is gorgeous, and cartridges for it are roughly 40% cheaper than the Epson. Printhead is built into the HP cartridges, same as my old Lexmark 3200, so I'm hopeful that most of the ink consumed in this model will actually go towards printing, and not towards cleaning cycles. Only time will tell.... I'm happy to say that I never put another dime into Epson's pockets for the CX4600, outside of the initial cash outlay for the product in October 2004. When the dreaded "one cartridge is out of ink, so now I won't print any longer" message appeared almost a half year ago, I simply let the printer sit idle and did without an inkjet. Epson, you've lost a customer for life.November 30, 2005--One final update. The first HP unit would sometimes refuse to turn on, unless the power cord was momentarily pulled/reinserted. A replacement HP (same model) is working beautifully, and...wonder of wonders...not a single drop of ink has been consumed by any type of automated cleaning cycle. Ink actually being used to print pages...what a novel idea! The printer, of course, does offer a cleaning cycle--but it's manual, totally initiated by the user when and if it's needed. The ink cartridges in the unit I purchased are small, they'll never last as long as the ones in my older Lexmark 3200...but they're considerably cheaper as well...and, for the first time in over a year, I feel as if I have a printer that isn't designed to consume as much ink as possible, in the shortest period of time possible.
This modem will save you $59 a year by switching from comcast's rental modem. Don't think twice about getting one; i was able to call comcast and have mine hooked up in 3 minutes. Please save yourself the $7 per month rental.
We were not able to use this since it uses the same frequency as wireless networks. So, if you have ANY wireless network at home, you will not be able to use this monitor, you will get continuous static with no reception.
Not real satisfied with this product. Not handy to use. Protects PDA though but not at all what I expected.
Have had it about a year with no problems. I'm not a huge TV buff, but i think the picture and sound are great! The only thing i can think of that i don't like is the response time for changing channels with the remote. Small issue i know. Otherwise i am very happy with it!
Listening to this setup is like driving a Porshce Carrera for the first time. You slowly let out on the clutch and can instantly feel that you could unleash a tidal wave of power if you wanted, then the slyly amazed grin develops... I don't know how these speakers do it. However, two weeks after I purchased my first set, an electrical problem developed internally and the fuse wouldn't stop blowing so I had to exchange for another set. Other than that issue, these have been truly excellent speakers, especially considering the comparably moderate price.
I bought this item to destroy it. I wanted the 3.7Gig CF dirve inside this little marvel for my PDA. It would have cost me much more then $250 to purchase this drive on my own. While examining how I might extract the drive I noticed how sleek and light the Mini was. I reasoned that this little dive probably has better battery life then my old generation 20Gig ipod. Just for fun I plugged it into my Laptop and made an playlist of less then 3.7Gigs. Now as I leave for my business trip this week my old heavy ipod is staying home and the Mini is going with me.Love the neat belt clip, love the earbuds. Don't be fooled by Apple's in-ear phones or the Sony ones. I've tried them all and the stock ipod earbuds have WAY better bass.I have yet to see how long it lasts (my 20Gig ipod is still going strong after 2 years now) but so far, I am very impressed. My PDA will just have to limp along on my old 2Gig flash card.
I happened to place the order before reading all the negative feedback: so got worried after reading'em.However, my experience so far (15 days) is positive:Pros:1) good build quality2) auto on-off for the head phones3) charging stops automatically (the green LED goes off)4) decent Range: not exactly 150 ft, but 50 ft is what I would say, with walls in between. Beyond that, noise increased, but still it was ok.[I am using with noise filtered turned off!]5) good acoustics (compared to price)Cons1)Charging position (not a major one, IMHO)2)proprietary batteries !3)short cord to connect the base to audio source
We spent $40 on the last HDMI cable from Frye's. When I bought my husband a Playstation 3 for Christmas I figured, what the heck let's see if this will work and save $35. I bought 2 so we have a spare. It works great....absolutely no difference betwenn this cable and the $40 cable.
If you want to avoid USB, this is the thing to have to connect a mouse and keyboard to a single PS/2 port. Great for legacy notebooks with pre-USB operating systems. I'm surprised it isn't available from more manufacturers.
Very nice feel and finish.Very supple, much more so than normal cat 5e.The dark color is very hideable. My entertainment system never looked so neat.This cable is being used in a gigabit network and performs flawlessly.At 7mm wide, it is probably wider than your standard cableAt 1mm thick, it can go anywhere easily; including under your laptop.The Ethernet port on my laptop is located on the wrong side. It is inconvenient for the way I like to position it. With this cable, i just flop it over and right under the laptop and out the other side.
This is a great product. I made a smart purchase when I bought this product. I received it quickly. The item works very well.
I tried several splitters 2 from the Home Depot and 2 from Radio Shack they all had too much loss.Then I came across these Monster splitters through Amazon. These are vastly superior.I've used them now on several over the air HDTV projects.
I've gone through a pair of Radius, Sony, Ear Candy, and Sony (again) headphones all because they deliver mediocre sound (at best) and cheap durability. But then I came upon these Sennheiser earbuds for $20 a pop (great price by the way, they normaly retail for at least $50) and I couldn't resist. I'm glad I didn't resist because these are the best headphones I've ever had. The sound quality is supreme, clear, powerful, and it filters out exterior noises pretty well too. The durability must be good because they haven't snapped during my constant exercising within weeks, unlike the other ones I've had. If I lose this pair, I'm sure I'll get them again.
Not impressed at all with this product. You are better off just to plug in your camera in the USB port and let Windows process it. At least you will get a chance to indicate where you want your pictures saved. I suggest you don't use Easyshare software. Windows Pic and Fax Viewer is far superior to this software. If you decide you will use it you will find that all your pics on the hard drive will be set to use Easyshare. The solution to this is to uninstall Easyshare and all pics with revert to Windows.
Dane-Elec zMate Pen USB2.0 - USB flash drive - 1 GB - Hi-Speed USB (pack of 5 )Though mine is red - I have to say, that this is a very resilient product. As I removed my clothes from the drier, I realized that I had left the flash drive in my pant pocket! It had gone through the heavy duty wash cycle and 2 rounds of speed drying - which means super hot - and it still works. Not a bad buy from Target for $9.
Why pay the cell phone store prices when you can get your memory here. Works great, free shipping, what more could one want? When I want to upgrade to 2 GB's I'll buy here.
Great quality, and prompt delivery. Like some of the other reviews said, they are a little heavy, but since I don't carry them around, this don't matter.
I've had my Brother MFC-8500 for over 3 years now (I bought a 3 year service plan, but never have had to use it) and haven't had even one problem with it. I have a small, one room home office and it fits the bill nicely. I had Windows 98 when I purchased it, then I upgraded to XP Professional, called Brother and they sent me a CD for XP and I upgraded the software so it would operate on XP. The TN-460 High Yield cartridge is great--gives you a lot of ink for the money and the cost is very reasonable. The only thing the specs for this product don't tell you is that you have to buy a new drum unit every so often (I've bought 2 in the past 3 years) and they are about $150 at Staples. Now I'm not that printer savvy, so I don't know if other brands need drum unit changes like this one. But all in all, I couldn't be happier.
Length:: 1:00 MinsThis crimp tool works great to crimp connectors plugs, but for cutting....not so well. I would still buy this still as a crimpper because of it's low price and it does the job. I added a video on the locking mechanism of this tool.
I am new to the world of satellite radio, so I just assumed that any sirius receiver would work with any sirius boombox. So of course I get the cheapest for both, and they are not compatible.
GOOD review follows! First, this is NOT the best choice for PERFECT scans of photos or fragile documents. It does a perfectly adequate job with snapshots and newspaper clippings, an EXCEPTIONAL job with color or B/W letter-size material. It scans for fliing/fax, OCR or color images, up to 600 DPI.If you are careful, you can easily feed sheets into this device without trouble. Be patient. It has an included software application that allows scanning multiple succesive sheets to one document, for convienence...but you can separate the pages later! Cool. Or you can group different scans to one document later. Cooler!The image editing software is pretty darn good. Why? Because it has a decent selection of tools while not being overly complicated to use. You can use it as a desktop-type filing system too.Some versions of the "Paperport" software export scans to PDF! If you understand what that means, you'll jump for joy...But you know where the Strobe REALLY excels? You can quickly scan a document, drag it to Word and have about 95% immediately recognized as an editable Word file. Very little re-typing. How many times do you need some information IN your computer at school or work that exists only in a printed form? Wow! And you did this in about 30 seconds...The Strobe is not perfect, but it does many jobs well enough to overlook that it is not the best solution of any ONE job. But it's the 90% solution for a TON of jobs! Buy it. You will not regret it.
First of all I have to say this speaker system sounds great. I have them hooked up to my Dell PC and I'm perfectly satisfied with the way they sound and I love the subwoofer. But for some reason the designers decided that the mounts for the satellite speakers only rotate around in one direction, which makes mounting them not only particularly difficult, but it limits where they can be placed if you want them aimed in a specific location. I finally found mounting locations that accommodated this flaw, but this placement was not optimal. Therefore, I deducted one star. Otherwise, I'm very happy with the sound quality and they look good in my office too.
There are 14 pins within the male connector, not 15 as advertised. Pin #9, which passes a +5V current for powering DDC circuitry, is absent. This is common for VGA extension cables but may not be what you need.If your screen is lacking in clarity, it may just be due to the length of the cable.The end.
As several other users have commented, eventually the printer may wake up on the wrong side of the bed one day and decide it doesn't want to recognize the color print cartridge anymore. When that happens, the correct HP cartridge, no matter how full it is, is PERMANENTLY rendered useless. Too bad for you. Now go purchase another overpriced HP cartridge.I would strongly urge anyone purchasing this item to register it immediately with HP, and promptly install each and every update and patch they send you. Otherwise (and probably at the most inopportune time -- like when you want to print something) you may be forced to decide whether to: a) go out and purchase a new cartridge in order to complete whatever print job you had in your queue, or b) contact HP and make your case for a free replacement cartridge, then sit around and not print anything at all (including b/w) until it arrives.When the PSC 1610 was working, it worked pretty well. Since it can decide to stop working on a whim (and, judging by other reviews here, frequently does), I give it two stars. If downloading firmware patches is your idea of a good time, you'll love it.CODA: when contacted via e-mail, HP responded promptly and offered an exchange of my kaput cartridge for a new, infinitely more functional one. ETA: ten days. Add 1/2 star.
Thank you for the prompt shipping. I'm glad to state the radio works great despite a damaged interior box (the one the item is packed into at the factory). Looked like that box took a direct blow to the side or fell off a shelf. The remote does not function - took it apart and one of the circuits is leaking oily fluid, so that part is done. But I purchased it as a radio/CD player/MP3 port - and that works GREAT! Overall, thanks for the transaction
When it doesn't jam in the machine, it simply ejects when I try to run it.
I have had this machine for several years. For the most part it works well, but it randomly doesn't record messages. It seems like once a month or so my husband and I have left messages on the machine that aren't there when the other one gets home and checks for messages. These are not short "Call Me" messages but ones that tend to be a minute or so in length.Other than that the machine has worked well. I am looking to replace the machine because I'm concerned that one of these times a missing message will have been important.
This remote is easier to program than any I have owned. I like it so much that I boought a second one.
After researching the best way to scan APS film, I purchased a Coolscan V scanner from Amazon and this IA-20(S) adapter from Adorama thru the Amazon site. I never really found any reviews concerning scanning APS film, so I stuck with the scanner that had the best reviews and bought the APS adapter to go with it.I found that these units were bid up on auction sites to within fifty dollars of the price of a new unit. My plan is to scan all of my film, then sell the scanner and adapter.The film scans are beautiful! Much better than scans of the prints and much quicker and simpler. The software has many nice tools, especially Digital Ice, which eliminates all dust and spots with no apparent effect on the scan quality.This is an excellent way to scan APS films, which are much easier to scan than 35mm strips. You just put the roll in the adapter. You click one button in the Nikon Scan software and it displays all 25 or 40 thumbnails in a minute or two. Since I had around 100 APS rolls to scan, I set up the defaults so that it would automatically have the normal parameters set when I scanned APS films. Then I just had to rotate the images to the correct orientation, select all of the thumbnails and hit the scan button in the software. It asks about the file name structure and the folder they will go into, and presents a few other options, then it spends about an hour to scan a roll of 25. I go do something else during that time. I haven't had any computer crashes during scanning, even while browsing or running other software on my computer (a low-end 2004 Sony VAIO desktop) simultaneously.You can preview all of the frames and adjust all of the scan parameters for each individual shot before the final scan. I found this to only be useful on films with mostly dark shots. It takes about 15-20 minutes to preview a roll of 25. It is time-consuming to correct each shot. If there are only a few dark shots on a roll, then I preview and fix the ones I am sure will need additional software cleanup. Then I scan the whole roll. After scanning, I reopen the files, perform auto contrast on most shots, make any other adjustments, then resave them. Very efficient.The adapter worked flawlessly for me for about 3 weeks, scanning about 55 APS films, mostly with 25 exposures but a few were 40-exposure rolls. While scanning the last 10 of those films a squeaking noise developed and worsened, but I ignored it because the scans did not have problems. Finally the adapter choked on a 40-exposure roll. The motor made a high pitched whining noise, like some gears had stripped or something. I did manage to open the door and get the roll out...That roll had a couple creases in it (but I later managed to scan it.) I returned the adapter to Nikon for warranty service. They returned it a couple weeks later. I completed scanning my remaining 45 rolls without incident. Because I'm not sure about the expected lifetime, I wouldn't advise buying a used adapter.Overall my experience with the scanner and the APS adapter was good, but there are a couple things they should add:1. A reader for the APS film's embedded magnetic strip. Inclusion of the date as data was one of the advantages of APS film. This data could be used to adjust the file date or included as part of the filename. This would make sorting easier.2. A "Select All" button for easier selection of a whole roll.I gave the APS adapter only 4 stars due to its mechanical failure after only 55 rolls. Nikon Coolscan V is an excellent scanning system for APS film as well as 35mm.
With 6-8 ft cables costing about $30 locally and 25 footers up to $60, I was a little nervous about getting this for such a good price. I've been using it for over 6 weeks and it's been great. I run it from my bedroom (where the modem and network hub are) to the living room (where the big screen and my work desk are)when the wireless is flakey or I need the speed for big downloads. So I don't have it plugged in continuously, but that means it gets plugged and unplugged frequently - a bit more of a test I'd say. It's holding up well and I'm so happy I saved $30-40 over getting one locally.
You will be amazed by this subwoofer. I am a college student just trying to upgrade my current 8 inch sub, and boy this is one heck of an upgrade. Its extremely powerful. You can and will FEEL the bass. Best deal on the market. Do not pass up this amazing price!!!!!
The case is well worth it - a perfect fit and quite protective, the camera strap fits into a hole in the flap so it's all very compact and efficient.
For [...] bucks I would expect a number pad. The keyboard is nice looking, the keys are comfortable and it is over all very stylish but not worth the asking price.
The system is visibly pleasing but it is under the hood that's great! Sound quality is excellent. User friendly controls. Easy set-up. The FM antenna quality allowed us to receive the FM channels we like. Can record cd's to tape. I have old and new cassette tapes. They seem to play fine. If you can, have it delivered to the closest ingress area, unpack it and place items one at a time. The individual components are a bit heavy and tall. That said, I would buy it again in a heartbeat. Speaking of which, be careful where you purchase this. I had originally planned to buy this from Amazon, as usual. But I became adventurous and purchased it from SonyStyle.com (a subsidiary of Sony.com). The most generous evaluation I can give them is that they ship quickly but they would only get one star for that.
I'm happy with the battery I purchased, especially that its cheap & that its hard to find one here in the Philippines (had it shipped to a relative in the US, not here). I was at first hesitant ordering online, etc. Can only say one thing... it does its job ... used it a week ago & only had to recharge it yesterday coz it was almost empty. Used it on the Fuji finepix F601 zoom. Just hope it lasts til i buy a new cam! =)
These headphones are light weight with good sound. Wear them at work for at least an hour at a time. Comfortable and the around ear does not allow sound to escape for the comfort of others.
A great memory stick, but is not compatible with Windows Vista Readyboost (the extra cache memory needed for a boost of speed). Going to try the same card but in "High Speed". I heard that one is compatible.
This Sigma lens is like a working piece of art. The build quality is high, the images are bright and sharp with excellent color saturation. I use mine to shoot full-screen 360 by 180 panoramas and the results are breathtaking! The best part is that this lens costs 1/3 to 1/4 of what the Canon 8mm lens costs. It's an awesome deal, no matter what way you look at it. The Sigma 8mm is definitely a professional grade lens.
After owning the V700DJ's for a few weeks I can say I've made the right choice! For the price you are really getting something nice.PROsLooks awesome, which is one of the main reasons I bought them. They have terrific sound, and the closed cups ensures very good isolation. As with most Sony's, they emphasize bass, so if you like rap, techno, or just simply bass, get these. You can pretty much hear them pound your head. The folding (swiveling) design is also very nice, especially if you are a DJ. The Cups covers your whole ear, and could get a little warm, if that matters to you. It comes with a nice carrying bag and a plug adapter, which I find pretty good for additional value.CONsUncomfortable! As mentioned by many other reviewers, these hurt your ears after time, no matter how you wear them! Sure they seem very fitting and comfortable at first (and they do) but after several hours (or maybe even 20-30 mins for some) their weight start to put some stress on the top part of your ears, causing a little pain.If you are fine with that, or you just cannot resist the good price, excellent sound, sweet looks, get them.
This Cokin attachment creates parallel multiple images. Unlikeconventional filters, you can adjust the effect, either by rotatingthe filter holder or by shifting the filter itself. Like the CokinSuper Speed (217), the Multi-Parallel keeps part of the imageunaltered to accentuate the special effect. For best results selecthigh contrast scenes : Simple shapes, neon signs, trees silhouettedagainst the sky. Even portraits can become amusing caricatures.Through the use of double exposure, you can achieve more compleximages. First, expose a picture without the Multi-Parallel (though anyother filter may be used). Then, superimpose a second exposure on thesame film with the Multi-Parallel filter. Or you can project your oldslides on a screen (or matt drawing paper) and rephotograph themthrough various Cokin, filters. You'll be surprised at howsophisticated the effects will be.Helpful hints: As with all Cokinfilters, make sure that wide-angle, lenses do not vignette theimage. Also, don't stop down too much with the Cokin Multi-Parallel orthe filter, rather than the effect, will become visible. This filtercan be used with practically all other Cokin System filters especiallythe Stars, Color Filters or other Cokin Multi-image attachments...
This lens is very fast and very sharp! It is sharper than my older Sigma 50mm macro f/2.8. I used it at a concert in low light without flash, and the pictures are remarquable! I shot at f/1.4 ISO 800 1/160sec and I am only using a D50 and the results are perfect!
I read a lot of the reviews by the amazon community and finally decided to buy this. I must say I have no regrets what so ever! Firstly this is one of the most cost effective products for simple pc cooling. It is very easy to install and fits perfectly. The one thing some that may bother some users is the increase in fan noise, however it was barely noticeable for my tower.I installed this in an HP computer, which is for my everyday computing needs. Core temperatures were around 30-35c and onboard graphics were around 80c! I recently installed a ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series Card just to manage videos and light gaming. Temperatures were 45-47c. With Antec Cyclone Blower installed Core Temperatures fell to 24-25c, while the graphics card temperatures dropped to 42-43c.For the cost of the item, with simple gains as that it is definitely worth it. I think it was so effective because of being in a stock case, whereas after market and gaming towers are designed for more airflow. I would recommend this buy for anyone, but more specifically to people who have stock pc's from the manufacturer (Dell, HP etc).Great product overall!
Pros:*Folding*Noise cancelling for low price*sturdy constructionCons:*Uncomfortable on ears*Does not completely go over ears*sound quality poorThis product does what it says, but i could not bear long hours with it on my head. I did test it out using it with ambient noise, which it did cut out using its noise reduction technology, but with the headphones connected to a audio source, what's the need for noise cancellation? I returned it and got a closed ear headphone with better sound quality.
This player did live up to Philips advertisement of "You have it, we'll play it." That is until the player just died at about 5 months old.The problems with the machine started slowly. One day, I had to press the power button a few times before it would turn on. A couple of days later, I sat there pressing the power button for a few minutes... sometimes it would come on, then turn itself back off after a few moments. I did eventually get it to turn on and stay on. A few more days went by, and then it wouldn't turn on at all.We had this unit hooked up to a very good APC battery backup and surge system, so I'm sure that the power source wasn't the problem. It sat on its own shelf, so it shouldn't have ever been exposed to too much heat from other components. After reading other reviews here, I guess it's a common problem with this unit.
One day, the drive made funny noises and all of the data was lost. Luckily, I used this as a back-up. Add this to the fact that I recently had a problem with an internally mounted Western Digital drive and I will be trying different brands from now on. Seagate, Maxtor, and ACOM drives work fine. One more point, the warranty expired two weeks before the drive failed.
I replaced my Sony str-dee 335 which was a 5.1 channel receiver and 100W per channel. The Yamaha 5740 has a much improved power output and a very clean sound. It easily fills a large room and powers my large floor model Klipsh speakers quite well. I believe the technical specifications above are wrong, and it is 100 W per channel. It is interesting to note that Sony reports power per channel but only when running one channel at a time. There is a sharp decline in power on the Sony product when all of the speakers are running. The Yamaha is much better in this regard. I don't particularly care for all of the different sound options (concert hall, jazz hall...), but they can add some new variety to old music. Thankfully, the receiver has a "straight" button which cuts out all of the different sound field options and just plays the media as intended. My only real complaint is that the receiver needs one more digital inputs for optional devices (such as an x-box), but I am able to hook up my TV, VCR, DVD and X-box without too much trouble, but I had to set it up slightly differently than the manual suggested (for instance I have to have my VCR on to get stereo TV broadcasts). The Yamaha compares very favorably with higher priced Dennon units. I find this to be a great buy, and would purchase it again.
THE MANUEL IS UNDULY COMPLICATED. HOWEVER THE CAMERA ISEXCELLENT AND IS AS GOOD AS I EXPECTED.
This Radio has all the settings you can find on any CB radio. Very advanced and user customization. A bit heavy but ok.Microphone build is ok but I don't like the Silver front it looks cheap.
This battery is just like the battery that comes with the DMC-FZ35 camera and it's a good battery. It holds a charge and works well with the camera. Definitely get this battery, not an off-brand, if you need a new battery for your camera.
Worked well along with the Pyle speakers I installed in our Prom Shop. The price was very fair and the wire is good qualiity
This bag rocks, especially for the price. Other backpack photobags easily run over $100 and don't offer much more than what you get with this bag. Not only is the main compartment roomy enough for a couple cameras and other accessories but the front pocket is also quite roomy.Update:Still going strong with this bag. it has not let me down, but my needs are changing; putting on and taking off the bag to get what I need is too time consuming, so I may purchase a "messenger" style bag to allow for faster access. But I'm not in much hurry since this does a great job most of the time.This bag traveled very well when I was on vacation, and I was walking around cities for most of the day. It is air-friendly, too (fits in overhead and underseat compartments).Also, it looks like the price has actually gone up... not sure why, maybe amazon thought the deal was too sweet.
Well built, comfortable and durable.Good headphone set if you want to start listening music to a superior level,they will teach you to play with equalization and most probably you willunderstand what kind of sound you're looking for.Finally, good the price, but if you're looking for a revolution, buy something else...
had this board for 3 years now over clocked playing games online and off water cooled 965 intel cpu over clocked to 4.5 and still running strong and will buy another AAAAAAAA+++++++
I've been using a cheap $20 tripod with my Canon HV20 and was skeptical about upgrading to a better tripod. I noticed there were a few jerky movements in my videos but they still looked decent. However, I decided to try this tripod after watching a couple of really smooth videos on vimeo and the price for this one wasn't too high. After trying the product out I'm amazed. The difference is night and day. The movement is fluid and easy. I really like this tripod and recommend it for anyone who wants to get a smoother look to their footage.
After 3 wireless mouses I have concluded wired is the only way to go. Unfortunately the wired ones are far and few between. I came across this mouse only after being dissatisfied trying to find a Microsoft one. Am pleased, so far so good. For peripherals I do think Logitech is the way to go.
Despues de 6 meses de comprar el producto, aparecieron problemas tales como, se apaga solo, el control remoto deja de funcionar, la pantalla se apaga y el reproductor sigue funcionando, a veces no quiere prender. Y todo esto atado al nivel de calor q pueda estar en el carro. En conclusion este reproductor es bueno solo para climas frios donde no pegue sol, y es malo para el resto del mundo.
Just a head's up. This same item is available refurbished direct from Epson for just $99.99; also be aware that replacement lamps are close to $500, if you decide to get one of these for home use.But especially for the price, it's a great item to have for around the pool or outside, for kids to watch their movies on, or to watch a big game on against an outside wall. The picture is clear and a decent set of speakers goes a long way. With "once-in-a-while" use, the lamp should last years.
After reading all the reviews put out there by others I went with the Philips as they seemed to have the highest outcome for % of CD's that would copy over. I only had 7 out of 100 that wouldn't take a copy. Hightly recommend this company!
RCA may be one of the easiest videotapes to find,besides Sony brand. In my book RCA videotapes are much better than Sony. I do occassionally find small flaws using the RCA tapes,but these are nowhere near as bad as the flaws I have had with Sony tapes. There is the rare occassion that there might be a tracking line towards the bottom of the screen,but anymore you get that with VCRs being cheaply made not able to record as good,as the old ones. RCA tapes are pretty good tapes to use for recording movies for your videolibrary,not the best but nowhere near the worst.
The sleeves on all Case Logic products have the same flaw. They tend to collect tiny particle of dust, dirt, sand, or whatever that cling to the soft back of the sleeve. These particles in turn serve to scratch your cd's repeatedly over a period of time. There is really no cure to this problem either, except to keep your cd's in their cases. I have ruined about half of my discs so far. Even some brand new ones that get played more repeatedly.
I bought this unit after seeing all the favorable reviews. I needed to replace a couple older DVD players which were constantly freezing up or skipping entire chapters. I've never experienced those problems on this unit. Some dirty looking DVD's even played fine. After 4 months I experienced a 'DISK READ' error. I'm sure this isn't a common problem but being in the electronics service industry I know that s*%t happens. I must say I was impressed with Oppo's service dept. The turn time for repair was less than a week from my door back to my door without even a penny spent. The player seems to be working better than ever. Thanks Oppo.
The HDMI cable is a great product. The cable was good quality. The shipping was fast. The product arrived as expected. I would recommend this product.
I was planning to use this hub to easily switch my keyboard, external HDD and USB headset between 2 laptops I frequently use. Both laptops are Intel chipsets (i7 and i5 CPUs) running Windows 7 Pro. The keyboard I use is MS Ergonomic keyboard, the headset is a Plantronics Blackwire 200 series, and the HDD is a WD Passport (USB 3.0). Saying this because I am not attaching any alien hardware with this hub yet very common components. I also have a MS Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 4000.So, first time I plug everything in my first laptop, Windows takes about 5 minutes to install a "USB Composite Device" and "Generic USB Hub"... then it goes on to install the keyboard, and the headset. Finally, about 7-8 minutes later I have everything connected, everything works. Great! Then I put my first laptop to sleep, unplug the hub and plug it in the second laptop. Another 7-8 minutes later, and everything works. At this point I'm pretty happy, hoping that these one time installations are done and from now on i just switch back and forth. BUT...Next time I plug in my first laptop, drivers for the keyboard that was installed the day before can't be found, and also the USB hub is now an "unknown device". Also, Windows can no longer download any updates (!), or search for drivers, and to make things more interesting, it forgets that it has a Bluetooth mouse paired, and it won't pair with it again. It start lagging, the HDD is spinning like crazy, CPU spikes to 80%... I assume this is a glitch, so I kill my computer (hold power button), restart, and the computer just hangs... not knowing what's up, I unplug the USB hub, and it's like I gave my laptop an adrenalin shot - boots up like nothing happened. Plug in the USB hub again, same problem. Restart again, windows boots, but now it's trying to install everything again and it can't find drivers. I restarted the computer about 10 times hoping it'll "fix itself", no two times I had the same result booting up... AND THE EXACT SAME UNPREDICTABLE BEHAVIOR ON BOTH COMPUTERS.3 more days of struggles trying to tweak drivers, read knowledge bases, forums... not really realizing what is causing all these issues all of a sudden. Who would think a USB hub can be doing this?! Finally I decided to unplug the hub, plug back my devices one at a time directly into my computers, and all problems disappeared instantaneously.If someone was telling me this, I wouldn't believe it... what was happening doesn't make any sense... it's a USB hub... an extension cord for USB, not the Mars rover... you'd think... Anyway... I know this post won't stop you from buying this ... piece of garbage... but at least it may make you consider buying from someone who accepts returns. You're welcome.
Works like a charm, easy software installation and a nice jump from a 64megabite card.
Once I re-read and understood the directions for which dial does what adjustment, the unit works very well. Like the choice of different "speaker" options. I didn't order the handset lifter, figured I could do that myself...and so far I have been able to! The footprint is small, so it doesn't take much room. I like it!Plantronics CS-55 Dect 6.0 Digital Wireless Office Headset
The conditioner has all the features of it big brothers. It has clearly color coded receptacles for the high power, medium load and digital power output. It is very light weight but it does not feel cheap. It also has a very long cord which is a plus. The cord is of a very good quality and heavy gauge with strong terminals. It has its specs on top of the unit. It comes with a manual in three languages only issue is that one of those guys in the photo should check the power switch for these units. The switch on my unit was luckily stuck on the on position; this happened the very third time I cut this unit on. Imagine the poor person whose unit will be stuck on the off position. For the record radio shack carries these types of switches. Ps if your rack is extremely heavy this unit can cut back on some of the weight.
its bullet prof..well all most :)... i have a $2000.00 rifel so i wanted to proteck my investment. do your homework on how to cut the foam with a hotwire cutter. very very happy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Overall I'd rate these binos as a VERY good value from a price/performance perspective. Given the low price, the very strong flare/ghosting and annoying 'button hold' hassle take some shine off this product. i.e. the "modest" optical quality of these binos is the weakest part of the whole package. That's the tradeoff given the fairly low price! That said, these binos are light weight and the stabilization works great which make them a joy to use in the field as long as the sun angle is high or facing the subject. I would recommend these as a good inexpensive bino even with the (IMO) somewhat compromised optics.
The Cannon XTi,10 MP, has worked out great. The camera picture taking is easy and the downloading is a snap. I am looking for additional lens to get more out of the camera. You will need a memory card when you purchase the camera so you can use it out of the box.
When considering umbrella lighting, you can't go wrong with this kit! The stand, umbrella, and housing are easy to set up, hold in place, and yet flexible enough to be moved into positioning - including setting the umbrella to the side. The bulb that comes free in the kit has a higher wattage than bulbs available with other kits - 5500k versus 2400-2700k bulbs. This umbrella kit is a bit higher quality like having a slight silver tint to the umbrella's fabric rather than a see-through flimsy fabric found on many umbrellas on the market. The photo lamp bulb is an eco-bulb and should last many years as professional lighting. Overall a worthwhile produt!
The cables are well built and I recommend them for anyone looking for cheap good RCA audio cables for any setup.
For the past few years inkjet users have been paying dearly for color printing capability. Two or three years ago a color laserjet printer that uses dry toner was very expensive (commonly $1000). Then prices on these machines began to crash. Other manufacturers were first to market with less expensive printers. When HP, which always produces best of class hardware entered the fray with this beauty it was time to move. It has commonly been available for about $250-$300. While the full retail price of 4 dry toner cartridges is about $300, the cost per print is less than 3 cents. A new machine comes with a full set of cartridges (so the machine is actually free!).Inkjet cartridges are very expensive by comparison, about 12-13 cents per print (thousands of dollars per gallon). If you go on vacation for a few weeks you are at risk of having liquid inks dry out in feed lines.I've never been able to keep an inkjet working for more than 2 years. I retired a HP laserjet that was still functioning well after a decade opting for a faster machine.The only downside is that this is a fairly large machine better suited to an office than home environment (depending on the size of our home, I guess).
Finally a GREAT instrumental mic that works for basically EVERYTHING! This is a must for anybody looking to doing some serious recording. I am going to buy like 5 of these and record drums, the sound quality is amazing.
I've, unfortunately joined the Best Data crowd. I rarely buy ANYTHING for myself... but I saw this 32 dollar 56K modem... and decided I would upgrade and join the rest of cyber humanity. I've installed everything from the ancient 10 meg hard drives in 8088's... to entire motherboards and 10 GIG hard drives... I ended up reinstalling my 33.6 so I could go online and d/l the drivers for my new Best Data 56k (the cd I got with it was USELESS) and STILL I couldn't get it to work. I worked for several hours... before spending the 15 minutes required to put my 33.6 back in, get it up and running so I could go online and type THIS! It's back to the store to return the 56k!
This color coded powerstrip is such a good idea. I am always unplugging the wrong device but with this strip, I have put a small piece of tape on the back of each appliance and know exactly what I am unplugging. It also will lay absolutely flat--others that I have used are always tipping over. I rate this five stars for a simple idea that works just great.
I am hearing impaired and was excited to receive this product when it arrived. I had read many customer reviews and took care in my purchase to make the best choice. Was not able to get sound, it did not have a proper connection for my t.v. even though the product description says most modern t.v. will be able to. My t.v. is not that old. This is going back today and I went to Radio Shack and bought some Auvio headphones that work great and were around the same price.
I received this Cyber Acoustics docking station as a gift to accompany my iPod Nano and had no problems with it - it is compact, easy to use and puts out a nice sound.However, my kids tried to dock their iPod Touch in the station, and after hooking it up two or three times the speakers went completely dead. I figured they had been too rough with it so ordered an identical replacement. But I didn't let them touch this one, and even I couldn't get it to work consistently with their iPod Touch. (I gave up after a few times, fearing I would break it - it still worked with my Nano.)The station comes with an iPod Touch insert but this does not seem to help - the connection is awkward and I could only get the speakers to work by jiggling it.I would recommend it for the iPod Nano, but don't bother if you have an iPod Touch - I tried it twice without success!Amazon was great about the return by the way - customer service answered my call almost immediately and sent a return label. About as hassle-free as you can get!
This product had me a little wary with the crazy low price, but after having it for almost a month I've had no problems at all. Buy this HDMI cable now, and don't believe the hype!
Actually the recorder performs fairly well. The remote buttons can drive you crazy, however. The main difficulty in owning this unit has to do with the instruction booklet.The booklet shows diagrams for wiring it up. The flyer added shows a different method. Since neither of these instructions would work for me, I called for tech assistance. This was a several day endeavor. Getting through for help is a disaster. When I finally made it through, and I told the tech about the multiple instructions I heard her laugh. Actually she was very helpful. I used a different hook-up which works fine.Without having a friendly booklet, each step in learning has been grueling. Panasonic needs to think what it means to be User Friendly.Dave Rowan
I've been a serious hobbyist photographer for more than 25 years and this is my sixth digital camera. After looking for more than a few months I settled on the Olympus E-10 for its high quality photographs. There are other cameras with more mega-pixels and more powerful zoom lens but few if any of those will come close to the quality that this camera produces.There are manual controls for everything and that big lens just sucks in the light for great low light pictures. The beam splitter view finder is sweet and the manual zoom allows for working the 4x zoom quickly. I bought the matching F-40 flash unit which integrates with the camera to expose flash pictures very well. The flash also follows the zoom lens shifting from wide-angle to telephoto as the lens is worked.This is a big solid camera that is not for causal snap shots - though when set to the "program" mode it can do that. Where this camera will excel is in the hands of someone who can put that big piece of glass, well matched sensor, and manual abilities to work.
I needed few GB of space for traveling and transfering.This was very good price for it's memory capacity.This also has sliding out mechenism which makes it simple...never lose cap.I am not sure about speed. Some files copy fast, some takes long long time and I think it has to do with my computer and file type rather than flash drive speed.It is bigger than I thought. (even with sliding part)I wish it was smaller.Design is not bad...very simple and clean.Overall product looks cheap (because it is cheap), plastics are low quality and it feels fragile when I use it.So I have to be careful, if I want this product to last long time.It is good product, considering its price. But on next purchase, I might pay little more to get better built quality
This is a great product from a trusted brand, and it comes with $10,000 equipment protection warranty. Would buy again if I needed one!
This Wet-type system applies cleaning solution to the cleaning tape by way of a separate applicator shaft geared to the wind-off spool (that's the left side spool) - the problem is that when the head cleaner is inserted into your VCR, the wind-off spool is pushed out of alignment with the applicator shaft, and the gears jam up instead of meshing. Result - when you press PLAY, the tape will NOT wind in the forward direction (because the gears are jamming), and your VCR thinks that the tape is at the end, so it drops out of PLAY. Alternately, the VCR may eject the tape or simply turn itself off.I can predict that everyone who buys this tape will get the same results - it would be a mistake to buy this tape thinking - oh it happened to them, but it won't happen to me. Crappy product design is crappy product design.Interesting too - the cardboard slip case the tape came in was so tight the tape wouldn't slip out, I had to tear it off. Later, I checked the tape box AND the tape itself - no serial numbers whatsoever. Made in CHINA - gee.
I bought this backpack based on a good review I read on it. I bought a new 17 inch Dell laptop and needed something practical to carry it around in. This is it. It's great and comfortable. I was concerned about it fitting my 17.3 inch laptop but it fits with plenty of extra room for other stuff and it's comfortable too.
My E310 is a piece of junk. I have sent the thing back twice and it comes back in the same condition. The company will not give me a replacement or my money back. I will never buy another product from Toshiba. I have never been able to charge the battery up to 100% even after 24 hours. There is a distinctive line that runs across the screen. I send it in for repair and it comes back the same way
This receiver is just amazing! I went from the 445 to the 845, and I have to confess that I only changed because I bought a full set of five Cerwin Vegas, LS12's front, LS5's center and rear and an LW12 subwoofer, and I wanted a few more watts to get the most from the Cerwins, not entirely necessary really, because the 445 is no slouch in performance and still went very very loud, then I connected the 845, OH MY GOD! this receiver is a beast!! I put on a CD first, a jungle cd from the UK, I cranked it up and nearly had a cardiac arrest, it is breathtakingly powerful.The controls were set flat "as always for music" using only the two main speakers, the bass treble and midrange blended really well, the low bass notes common in jungle music were deep and low, and kept good pace with the music, the treble sounded rich and clear. An audiophile "if there really is such a thing" would no doubt think the sound was just brute power with no class, besides you cant get a great sounding receiver for just a few hundred dollars right!!! wrong, you can, and this receiver if you are lucky enough to find one, would be a great place to start.I found mine in mint condition, I have seen the new 875 and appreciate some of the changes sony have made, banana plugs, front panel hookup, great, but the remote, the front panel nahhhh dont like em! the 845 for looks and that awesome remote wins me over easily, and I intend keeping it for a long long time, just wish I could have found the silver version, WOW I really like those but you dont see that many of them around, hope this helped you.
This printer will blow you away.You will be amazed at the quality of the pictures.I have a photo printer that is 3 times the price with the same quality.If you need a printer that easy, small, and prints great pictures,buy it.
Very pleased with it. Only one criticism...the remote is a bit tricky for a low tech kind of mind. But I am getting the hang of it after using it for awhile.
I think I would have rather had a push button one.Either invest in one that automatically detects that you turned the component on and chooses that one. Or just get a non powered, push button one. This one is powered. Has a remote. You have to select the device you want, and has to be powered up to work.Great price.
When used with Canon G10, it created several corrupted files. I shot in RAW and after 15 shot, I tried to review and the picture shows up, took several more shots and when I tried to to review the previous picture that I can see before now have the big question mark on it and says "unidentified file". The card never left the camera! Took more pictures and then more files now has that dreaded questions mark.When I got home and uploaded the files, those with the questions mark is now corrupted (has only 1/4 size, incorrect color etc).I reformated the card several times, this same issue happened again.I sent an inquiry to transcend USA 3 days ago and hasn't got any reply.Card was formatted in camera several times before use. Camera works fine twith Kingston 6 SDHC 8GB.If they responded, I might edit this review.
I ordered these headphones to replace originals that had broken. They work perfectly and I got them right away.
Works well. Although the shipping cost from Simply Electronics is more than the SD card itself, the total is still less than other 4GB cards.
It copies documents really quick, but takes forever to print. If you print a lot, you might want to consider something else.
I take my MacBook Pro with me wherever I go and usually carry it in a briefcase or backpack. Unfortunately, these don't protect the MBP the way I like and this nice looking sleeve works great as it is slim and yet padded. I especially like the fact that it also has additional protection on the inside for keeping the zipper from scratching--and besides, it looks cool! Great price, and from Amazon it is easy to get.
I'm an Ubuntu user and was looking for a card that would "just work" when I installed. This looked promising for other Ubuntu users, but no where was it mentioned, except for the leaflet that came with the device that this card is designed only for Intel (specifically Centrino) processors. THIS WILL NOT WORK WITH AN AMD64 PROCESSOR! I'm sure this card is great, but when I put it in my laptop, a Dell Vostro 1000, it would not even boot. I ended up replacing the worthless Broadcom card that came with the laptop with a Atheros chipset based card using Madwifi drivers and it is working perfectly.
i have taken about 8 rolls of films on this camera now and all have worked fine. i guess the guys who gave this one a bad review got bad cameras...the pictures are really nice and sharp(sometimes i feel the picture is too sharp!). i dont expect more than what it gives for the price i paid.my only complaint is that the view finder is not big enough and the focus to the viewfinder is very unclear.overall worth the money i paid for it. p.s: most reviews here do complain about the long term reliablility of this camera..i am not sure whether mine will last long but the bottomline is that it is cheap and good!
This bag is perfect. A bit bulky, but not uncomfortable. And I can fit everything into this one bag if I want - Canon T3i, short lens, long lens, and a point-and-shoot. Plus my phone and other smaller items.
We love the Garmin C340 but it has somethings that could be improved.I bought it for my partner who has to travel to places she had not been before.The things we like about it are that you can see the map easily, is accurate most times and when not it is that the place is on your left and it says on your right.What our complaints are: The voice is very robotic sounding, that the robotic voice says BRANCH instead of BRIDGE when it says Brooklyn Br. or George Washington Br., if it is an Expressway it is abbreviated to Espwy and so the robotic voice slurs espwy instead of saying expressway. It says Oreeol for Oriole so what I am saying is that the robotic voice does not read the words but it is somekind of recognition software that does not know the words and sometimes gives you the wrong idea.With all that said would I buy another or buy again and the answer is YES.I have a StreetPilot lll which I have had for about 6 years and its voice does much better BUT does not announce the streets to turn on just that there is a turn in 50 ft or 1/4 mile take exit such and such but says on top what the street is so the C340 is an upgrade of telling the street one is supposed to turn on as well as having it on top of the screen.I now prefer the C340 when we travel, has a better suction cup to attach to the windshield and looks bigger even though it is not bigger.Buy it, you will not be disappointed. GARMIN is the best company to deal with also, their customer service was great when I had questions about my Streetpilot lll and I am sure they are still great although we did not have any questions about this C340 it is so easy to use.
WE WERE KIND OF WORIED GETTING THIS BECAUSE OF THE REVUES SAYING THAT IT WAS TOO BIG FOR THE WD PASSPORT DRIVES. IT'S A LITTLE LOOSE IN THERE BUT IT ISN'T ENOUGH TO BE A PROBLEM. IT DOES A GOOD JOB AND IT'S NICE TO HAVE SOMETHING PROTECTIVE TO KEEP IT IN. I'D RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE THINKING ABOUT IT. THE EXTRA ROOM GIVES YOU A GOOD PLACE TO PUT THE CABLE.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 680 Travel AssistantGreat value for the money. Performas better than expected
I purchased this product without knowing that I needed to have Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed on my old computer in order to move files to my new computer, which has Windows Vista. I have figured out a way to move the files, but the Easy Transfer Cable with USB connections did not work with my system. Don't make the same mistake that I did.
I chose this ATA as it is a well known performer with many VoIP sites having detailed configuration and support information. Works exactly as planned.
This is a good general use thumb drive, but just understand that if your intention is to use this as a bootable USB drive then I'll save you the headache and tell you that it just doesn't work. I used Unetbootin and HP's software in all the file formats. It must be the proprietary software that they put on it that mucks things up.
I wanted a case which I could use to carry my Cingular 8525 in professional settings (meetings, conferences, etc.). Did extensive research before purchasing this Krusell case. It just arrived and I think I made the right choice. It holds the cell perfectly and closes perfectly without any hassle. You will have to get the cell out every time you want to use it. But you can actually connect the handsfree while the phone is in the case as the slot is accessible so thats nice as it allows you to receive calls while driving. But for anything else, you will need to get the cell out of the case. The leather is good and the case looks high quality. Another feature that I liked was the belt loops. I don't like the clip as it sort of extends the phone way too out from the body. Using the belt loops is much better than using the clip. All in all, if you looking for a nice looking case that you can use in professional settings, this is the one for Cingular 8525. It may carry other smartphones as well but I'll only vouch for Cingular 8525 as thats the one I am using.
I am very impressed with this product. It is gentle on a plasma screen yet quite effective. No streaks! It simply did the job, cleaned well and left the screen as it should be. I will continue using this product.The price I paid ($13.55 including S/H) is reasonable considering it will last a very long time.
I've had my player for about a year now and recently it's been skipping a lot. Also CDs that used to play well in don't play at all. I can hear it spinning the disc in a futile attempt at finding a track to play. I'm a bit disappointed but hey it was only $35.
Works great -- easy to load -- good instructions -- took about 2 minutes to change toner cartridges. Would purchase again.
It upgrade my old Compaque computer well with the memory and the price is about right. The ship is fast.
The Sirius home kit works very well, one just needs to be sure the receiver has a clear singnal to the east (atleast if you live in the west). So far no interruptions or problems. Would recommend to anyone.
I was reluctant to buy a DVD player, but this one really kicks! Buy it if you have the opportunity.
OK, so the camera's probably pretty good, but I wouldn't know. My daughter saved for a YEAR to buy this cute little guy, and within three weeks it was on its way to the shop.It wasn't really the fault of the camera--it was the fault of the lousy case Canon's marketing to go along WITH the camera. DO NOT buy the soft leather case--virtually ANYTHING else you can pick up at Wal-Mart (including a folded sheet of Bounty) will protect the camera just as well or better.There is NO point to a stainless-steel bodied camera, in terms of durability, unless that LCD screen is protected as well. In our case, the camera was in its case, in her purse, before she brought it to me, in tears, with the LCD cracked internally.Of course, this is NOT covered under Canon's warranty (and it's a good reason to buy from another dealer offering an extended warranty that DOES cover accidental damage), and you need to be aware that repairs do not come cheap: I was quoted a price of $100, plus shipping and handling, and the number rose to $150 once the factory service center had the camera in hand. (This was a flat rate for an LCD repair on the SD110; it's not like they determined that there was something else wrong with the camera!) This is just unfair and dishonest business practice, in my opinion, and you may want to reconsider buying a Canon camera on account of it. Heck, given the price of a brand-new SD110 is about $180, it made ME reconsider having the repair done!Anyway, Canon's reputation for producing a nice camera is one thing, but DO NOT buy their case, and pray fervently that you won't need their service!
Been waiting for three years to get a &quot;Big Screen&quot; we were really picky about the poor picture in most, fuzzy,dark and over all not worth the price.This one is awesome!!And DVD ready to boot!!Now the wait was well worth it. Neat picture!!Love it!!
Bought this as a replacement remote because mines broke. Its the same as the orginal on. In fact, it is the orginal on that comes with the system. I drop my keys a lot, so its been pretty banged up. This would be my 3 one I'm replacing in 9 years. So around $100 every 3 years for a remote. Wish they made it last longer like my older remotes. I never had to replace it. Really easy program back to you car if you follow the instruction carefully and read it. It's just 3 sentences on how to program, so its easy.I would gave it a higher rating but since I have to replace it every 3 years, they should make a better quality one that I should have to.
I found the 5 1/4 inch Sony in this price range to be too small to compete with my frontsThis center is PERFECT IMO. The larger midrange speakers made all the difference. If you want realistic and clear surround sound you cannot go wrong with these. Gotta love the current price point too!
This is the Ipod Killer. Apple makes a good product but this is better! And here is why: first, you do not have to monkey with Itunes with this product. Creative has no website where they try to sell you music. It is simply a great player and Creative realizes that its only job is to play music and videos - nothing more.Also, the Creative player includes a radio, which is a $50 add-on with the Ipod. It also includes a recorder which is another $50 add-on with the Ipod.Furthermore, the Creative player is capable of using all file formats. Apple is very limited and only uses MP4's for video. I did not want to spend a lot of time converting files, which I would have had to do with an Ipod, so now I can play movies instead of wasting time converting them.Also, the picture quality is much better on the Creative since it is a high-definition screen. Finally, I believe the sound quality is better as well. In short, the Creative offers everything the Apple does not. It plays almost all files, and does not try to sell you songs or limit what files types are downloadable. And it does all this for Forty dollars less than the Ipod!
This is my first flash drive. It has been working fine, never had a problem with it. One good thing about it : Its keyhole is large enough so that you can attach that to any keychain and always have it with you. For many of the flash drives the keyhole is very small. I have the experience from my friends. It has a cap to protect the USB connection, but my cap was rather loose and fell often. Just be careful that the keys on your keychain don't scratch the drive or don't connect that to your keychain. The download speed is OK and I am using the drive with both Windows and Linux systems and had no problem with any of them so far.
I love this MP3 player. It's easy to use and great video quality. The software makes it easy to transfer songs. I use it all the time and recommend it to everyone. It holds so much and has a long battery life.
Length:: 3:06 MinsThis is a good product. However, caveat emptor (buy beware), the build of this product isn't the best. It's made of plastic and the part of the cord that is attached to your bracket can break very easily when your camera and flash are horizontal. The weight of the flash (and your diffuser) can break the plastic that keeps it in place.I recommend screwing this piece in place to a bracket such as theStroboframe Camera Flip Flash Bracket. Hope this review helps.[...]
This is a perfect size case for those who have big meaty SLR cameras. :P I have a D7000 with various attachments and a basic 18-105 mm lens... it all fits nice and snug in this case! I wouldn't recommend this for smaller cameras for it will be to big. :D
This remote is great, I can control everything with this thing. The setup is way too easy.
The absolute best headphones I've ever owned. The bass is incredible,like subwoofers in the ear. The midrange and high tones are perfectly reproduced. I first tried them with fable on the Xbox and you can hear things sneaking up behind you and it sounds like they are behind you.&#60;br /&#62;They fit really well and I can use them for hours on end with no discomfort. The main thing is they pound out bass like there's no tomarrow,gotta love German engineering.
Luckily I use this mostly for one desktop computer, which get almost 45 Minutes of battery life. The only noticeable problem thus far is when another computer is powered through it the fan comes on, constantly. Once it hits 40% load the fan just runs, period. This is a compromise: beefy UPS, or quiet one? It isn't bad, just annoying since it is next to my desk. And I wouldn't want it to be running like this for years, since I doubt the fan will last very long if it runs constantly.
Bought this alone side my tripod Sony VCT-R640.Fit very nice in it without any problem..good design and price.It has a few pocket for things such as cable/battery.
I needed something to simplify input selection that was previously done through a universal remote - great if you knew how to do it: impossible to teach anyone else in the family! The Recoton SVS1000 S-video has made things much simpler and given me a way to upgrade one of the connections to S-video. The 1/8" stereo speaker/headphone socket is also good so I can feed the audio into a small Logitech speaker system without replugging. The one disadvantage is having to get up and go over to the unit to change the selection - but that's a small price to pay - and actually reminded me that it wasn't so long ago we had to do that every time we changed the channel on the remoteless TV! Setting the unit up was very easy and I loved that it needed no power to operate - nothing to plug in and nothing to switch off.
I was very pleased with the whole process. The item was a good price, arrived in excellent condition, and in a timely manner. I would definitely buy from this seller again!
Bought this to mount a 19" LCD TV/DVD combo by the spa outside and works great! Priced less than half of lesser models at major electronics stores. Recommend for anyone looking for a moveable mount.
Length:: 7:51 MinsThis is the little foto camera but help me making filmlike memory .BICYCLE & ROADS & CAMP my inspiration 300mi on nort Georgia hilly roads up to(Brasstown Bald) and back to Savannah G.a with 90pounds loaded traler.This trip start point close from Helen G.a may 2007 (nice weather to biking)Biker and filmaker Sandor Nagy (Dj Sandoors)...Sorry for por englis writing...
This is my third digital voice recorder (all of them Olympus). The first one was quirky, needed special drivers and didn't record all that well. The second one was very good, recorded directly in MP3 format and you simply plugged it in to download the files. But it got stolen! so I bought this one as a replacement and it's much better and even records in stereo. You can't miss...
A real workhorse. Best part is that you can find a toner replacement that does 4000 sheets for $22. It is an off brand but works well with the printer.
Since I've only had the keyboard for a few weeks, I cannot speak to its longevity. The space-bar did stick on occasions initially, but it doesn't seem to be a problem anymore. I don't know if it became broken-in by use, or if I learned how to press the bar correctly to keep it from sticking. Other than that, I've found no problems. It certainly improves my hand position. Try it at your local brick and mortar store, and if you like it, save a ton by getting it here.
Received my tablet last week, and have been completely satisfied with its ease of installation and use. Although others have stated that the mouse is somewhat erratic, I have had no problems with it. Of course, I did use the software tablet properties to set up both the pen and the mouse, and that might have been the difference. Wacom makes an excellent product.
Don't buy it used or returned! It is a good product whenever it is working but has occassional flared up and often needed to be pulled the plug to reset its memory. Quality of recording is darker than the normal.
I got it for my old Dell (B130, 15.4) and this works well. My laptop fits neatly inside the glove without any problems. If you're willing to spend more money, I'm sure you will be able to find a better product. But for those on a budget or people like myself who just need something simple, this is a good buy.
An easy to use hood and well made and lined. Lines up easy for installaion and removal and also a good lens protector.
Sangean radios are generally very compact so one might assume the H2O1 is like Sangean's other radios of similar styling which are small and lightweight. NOT. This radio is BIG and SOLID and built like a brick... perhaps two bricks. It is a TABLETOP RADIO--way too big and heavy for backpacking or to chuck in a suitcase for travel. But being waterproof, it can be used at the beach, pool, for car-camping, or can be left outside on one's deck, should one be willing to transport this BIG, HEAVY RADIO to those locations. The two D cells last 480 hours! Yowza! That's over a year of bathroom use for me. I've bumped around a dark bathroom during a power outage, so like the built-in light. Verdict: An excellent everyday and power-outage battery-operated, waterproof, BIG, HEAVY RADIO. Did I mention that it is a BIG, HEAVY RADIO?
The ipod works prefectly and plays audio and video flawlessly. Being a used ipod I was a little nervous but for the price this ipod is in great condition and works really well.Only downside is it does not play HD videos only standard version but besides that it works perfectly.
I bought this filter to protect my wife's Lumix FZ35. I have one on my Nikon D80, also. It's an inexpensive way to add another layer of protection for the expensive camera lens. Filter quality is excellent. I recommend buying this filter.
Won't unless you leave one slot empty as well as one for this to occupy. I got nothing but cool air out of it and hot air out of my P/S fan. I think it needs to be designed so the fan is facing down instead of up to suck hot air rising on the card despite direction that processor chip on video is facing in M/B. My cards always face down(AT style case) but heat rises.
I used this device to go from USB to Serial for a vinyl cutting plotter. Older adapters will not work with XP Service pack 3. This one had good drivers and was easy to get going. I bought a defective cable that would not work, make sure you get a good brand cable. This is one of the only products that will work for such applications. Avoid the cheap devices without up to date drivers. Shipping was a bit slow, but came in excellent condition.
TiVo is, in my opinion, one of the great electronic inventions of all time. It's 1000 times easier than a VCR to program, and without the worries of recording over previously taped shows or having the tape run out before the program ends. With TiVo I can customize my viewing list, select favorite actors and automatically tape all their movies, pause live TV when the phone rings without missing the rest of a show, and SO much more! Zipping past commercials makes viewing prime time shows (at 6 pm instead of 9 or 10) a real pleasure, and cuts 15-20 minutes off the viewing time.I LOVE my TiVo!
The backpack immediately made my player repeatedly turn off after about 90 seconds. If that wasn't bad enough, as incredible as it may seem, the backpack does not work with disposable AA batteries! You would have to take a handy but annoying recharger with you on any prolonged trip. I am returning it ... Let the buyer beware.
We live in a RV and wanted a LCD HD TV to fit in the already allocated spot without the need for the expensive brackets. So we selected this Samsung TV.We read the reviews and they were a mixed bag but overall most liked the Model.Overall we love it, the picture and ease of use is great. One small problem was the HD TV picture kept on breaking down and the sound lost it's smoothness. We solved this by buying an external cable with gold plated ends from the outside connection to the RV, it worked like a charm, now the sound and picture is great all of the time in HD.I'd recommend this model to anybody, I love Samsung products.
Went to a local store, same product was $22.00. I can wait a few days for shipping with these prices. This is a nice regular usb cable which fits most printers, Scanners and other USB Devices which don't come with their own special cable. I bought three of these. The length let me place my scanner and printer and Logitech Camera "off my desk".
The Canon Speedlite 430 is a wonderful accessory for your camera. It is very simple to use and makes your pictures look great indoors or out. I would recommend this flash to anyone needing additional lighting or better pictures.
I've been purchasing my printing paper for my P-11 Printer, and I haven't any problems. Pictures come out great,and is less expensive then any other place I have researched. The money you spend for 100ct of paper plus ribbon is pretty good.
Kick-Ass Speakers - They should have never discontinued these and I would definitely love to get this system in black. Maybe two or three more of these systems.
The Georgia version of this set is Terrible. I already own National Park version which is great. I was planning on staying on Cumberland Island and doing some hiking and that National Park isn't on the National Park cd set, so I bought the Georgia set. Well, Cumberland Island is on the set but it only shows some of the trails. Parts of the Map are crooked. Some of it doesn't line up with other parts. It looks like it was scanned it from a bunch of seperate pieces of paper by a 8 yr old.
This does not work at all in my camera it always says unusable get a new memory card. also it looks nothing like the picture they are showing because the picture is the one I use I'm not sure what they sent, but poor poor business practice to show one thing and ship another.
These Brunton 8x32 Echo Midsize binos are ideal for multi-use. We use them for bird watching, concerts, football games, theater/plays and zoo trips. The BaK-4 multi-coated optics are crisp and clear, easy to focus. The diopter ring adjustment is on the right barrel and is fairly stiff so it stays set once properly adjusted to your eyes. The 8x magnification is as high as I can go holding them in my hands with a steady and clear field of view. I have another higher quality / much more expensive pair of Leopold 10x32 military binos that provide noticeably larger images, but for me, they are not worth the added eye strain / blur from hand shake and tripods are too cumbersome for most of my purposes. These Echo's seem very well made with a durable / rugged rubber coated polyurethane exterior.I especially love their short range focus at 6 ft which is seldom less than 20 ft for most 8x32 binos. I can easily read all the tiny LED settings on my home theatre amp / DVD player from my couch 6 ft away. I can even read cell phone text messages that are 3-5 rows in front of me at a concert (not that I was really looking, just surprised I could easily read them; the optics are that good). I also love that they are Nitrogen filled, fog proof and waterproof with a Brunton 5 yr warranty. Lens caps all fit snug. Very nice neck strap; it widens out to a 2 inch padded width around your neck to more comfortably support their weight, which is fairly light at just over one pound (20 oz). They store nicely in a black canvas carry case with a Velcro cover flap, separate strap and belt loop.As of this review, these Brunton Echo Midsize 8x32 binos are available on Amazon through different sellers on separate pages as if they are not identical products, but they are. The prices range here on Amazon from $130 to $250. I purchased this identical product new in the box on EBay from Budsgunshop for $50 with free shipping. Once I confirmed their high quality, a week later I bought a second pair from the same Ebay seller, but by then the price went up to $70 (committed pricing, no bidding, free shipping in both cases). No way was my wife ever going to let me share the one pair.. she totally loves them! So, I had to get a second pair.These binos have all the features I was hoping to find, and then some: above average BaK-4 prism glass, fully multi-coated optics - emerald green, very short 6' close focus (you will love this feature more than you might expect), long 4mm exit pupil with a large sweet spot and ample 16mm eye relief with twist-up shields, virtually no eye strain whatsoever (with or w/out glasses) based on continual use over a two-hour concert, perform well in low light, fairly wide 395' field of view at 1000 yards, light weight at just 20 oz, overall size fairly small at just under 5" long, 5" wide and 2" exterior barrel diameters - just a tad larger than most compact size binos; nitrogen filled - fog proof and water proof, 5 yr warranty from Brunton.Try to find all these features for under $150.. good luck. I notice some reviewers note trouble with certain compact / midsize binos that they love in all respects except that they don't expand quite wide enough to accommodate a large head / eyes set wide apart. I think my eyes are set at a typical distance for a guy, and I have to collapse these 8x32 Midsize Echo's quite a bit to set the barrel eye width to my sweet spot (which is a rather "large" sweet spot with these binos - both in terms of barrel width and distance of my eyes to the lenses). So, I'm fairly sure these have plenty of barrel width for guys with eyes set unusually far apart.Bottomline: I feel like I got an absolute steal on EBay at $50 with free shipping on the first pair (and $120 for two pairs). I would say under $150 is still a very good value, but not over $200. There are several venders that sell these well over $200 and a select few listed under $100. It really pays to shop and you can likely find a price much better than this listing for $170 - hence 3-stars.
Since I got my nano in March I rarely, if ever, use it with the ear buds. They just don't fit inside my ears. I asked for regular ear phones for Christmas and this is what my husband bought me. I am beyond thrilled !! The are SO comfortable AND the best part is, I dont have the ipod and wire getting in my way since the ipod goes directly into the headphones. Genius!What a great product !!!
I purchased this item by mistake but when my hair curler gave up the ghost I was forced to use it. To my surprise it actually did a pretty good job. the only problem with it is that it gets hotter than I like.
These headphones worked great. The different sized ear covers helped keep a good fit. They give good sound, not too quiet for such cheap buds. Basically, I loved them for $25. Sadly, 6 months later, one side has already shorted out and the ear cover size i liked came off and i have to use ones that don't fit as well. I didn't purchase any coverage, so sadly now I am out another pair of headphones. Had these not shorted out I would have given them 4 stars for sure. I am tempted to buy them again, though I will definitely consider investing in coverage that would replace them if shorted out!!
When I got my "new" case, I got a filthy, used, junked out piece of crap. When I called to ask what was going on they asked me to read something off the box. I asked "I was supposed to get a box?". I saw the product at Costco and it seemed great! But when I ordered it from here I got used junk. I say get it, but don't get it here.
I have tried, X10, Powermid Cones, and even wired IR extenders from smarthome. All worked...sort-of and I had almost given up on the idea of placing components in differnt rooms to free up space and make my TV area look less cluttered. I have a Channel Plus unit that takes my two TIVO signals, DVD player signal, and Front Door Camera and makes them into cable ready channels that any TV in the house can tune to. The problem was changning channels from any room in the house. Tried eveything I could think of or find and all worked 50/50 until a friend recommended the Next Generation Remote Control Extender. I found it hard to believe a little battery sized transmitter would be better than the large cones and wires I have tried but the darn thing just works fantastic. Now my components are in the basement and the remotes work from second floor of home like I was standing in front of the machines. I don't usually write reviews but this product warranted my time as it amazed the heck out of me. Worked out of the box with no problems whatsoever. I wish this company would develop some other high-tech goodies because they would probably work just as well.
I bought this camera and actually got the pictures to download one time through th usb cable, never through the serial. It never downloaded again. The lcd didn't work right. It only showed half the picture and half the time you could not even get it to come on. The one time it downloaded, the pictures did look good. I called support a number of times and that was a total waste of time. Three different people, three totally different answers and no help at all. Finally took the camera back and exchanged it. More problems than before. Forget this camera. Save your money and buy a decent camera like the Olympus D-450 or Sony Cybershot.
The Antec 900 is the model for other cases in my humble opinion. The airflow is fantastic for those who don't spring for a water cooling apparatus. Fortunately, it has ports for that too if you need them. I prefer cases with power, USBs and firewire on the top of the case. I also don't care for a door covering the front of the case that I have to constantly open and close anytime I need the DVD or power button.I bought for $99.99 with free shipping which is the best I have found. Can't go wrong with this case. Only thing I have found better is the Antec 1200, but you better have A LOT of room to put it in. That thing is HUGE!
I bought this TV, sight unseen, with little research into LCD TVs or even into the HDTV technology.I love my little TV. It has a great picture quality and the sound is incredible!The remote is easy to use, and the weight of the TV itself is amazing. I can set this on a bookcase and not have to invest in a piece of furniture just for the TV. It's definitely a product I would recommend.
I bought it for my zi8 camcorder, but I rarely use it.Its good for inside recording, but keep in mind you get what you pay for.Don't expect it to be super durable.
The delivery and the product was good. I got what i was expecting.
I got 2 of the Sony ICD digital voice recorders. They work great I have a paranormal investigation team called Windy City Paranormal. www.windycityparanormal.com we use these recorders on all of our investigations they have good quality sound and we have gotten some great EVPs.
I have had only limited use of this lens cleaning system, so far. It is easy to carry in my gaget bag and the retractable brush and snap on cap are convient.
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I've heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn't too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I'm trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn't happen all the time during low light or night time.Additionally, the internal reflection isn't only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).I'm actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don't have any filter for your lens yet.
I bought this after reading the reviews. I wanted it to use in my RV. The TV I tried to use it with was brand new. This antenna didn't pick up a single station. We decided to use the RV antenna. This is now just a dust catcher.
The Startech wireless infrared remote extender works well when you accommodate the device limitations. The range from base to base is great. I have the units 22 feet apart and in separate rooms. When I first set them up, I placed the unit that receives the signal from the remote, about 12 feet from where I use the remote, and it wasn't working. I ended up moving the unit to within 6 feet of the bed. The unit does not have a very good range from remote to receiver, it has good range (in my application) from base to base. All in all I like the product but increase reception from the infrared device would be a nice improvement.
I just got these for my wife so she could hear the TV. But, when the tv is off, the green connect goes off, and stays off even when the tv is turned back on. I have to manually disconnect and reconnect the two audio in rca jacks every time. I am very unhappy and recommend you find another brand.
Seems a good product which performs as advertised.Have only used a short time but so far no problems. Rebate is noted by Pioneer, but still pending. JAY
I owned the older version of these speakers and loved them. I purchased these thinking that they were merely asthetically updated. To my suprise, as soon as I hooked them up and plugged in my ipod there was no bass. The subwoofer was not responding whatsoever. There was a short circuit in the control box. Upon tapping on the housing the bass would come on...this did not scream quality. In fact, each time I would turn the speakers on, I would have to fiddle with the control module. Thankfully amazon gave me a refund, I guess I'll buy another set of the old ones.
Just purchased and set up today. Did not set itself; had to set manually. Will see later if it picks up signal so can keep itself set correctly (DST). What they don't tell you on the box is NOT to use rechargeable batteries, so we'll see how long regular ones last. Also, was going to put it in bedroom and use the alarm, but it is not lit so you can not use it to tell the time at night, so will continue using my old alarm clock which is lit.
This uv filter works fine- on my Sony a100! The Panasonic DMC 30FZ I bought it for on the accessories part of amazon recommended it and it is not the right size for that.I guess everyone but me knows to double check the small accessories that amazon says go with a unit. Taught me to be more careful, at least, when I'm buying adapters, batteries, etc, have not had a problem since.By the way, it's a good quality filter!
Absolutely look no further. Massive flash storage, easy use, rapid data transfer - there's nothing better than this TINY flashdrive. To elaborate:1) It took approximately 1.5 seconds to install. I plugged it into the USB port, and 1.5 seconds later the drive appeared under "My Computer".2) As a test, I transferred 400Mb to it... in about 12 seconds!3) 2 gigs for $30? At this time, you can't beat that.Buy it now. Do not look further, there's no point. This is what you need.
Very pleased with performance. I found this item at an affordable price and the delivery was excellent. I'll definately order from this site again.
I love this printer. It produces fine posters and above average photos for the price. The manual is very clear and set up is a snap.The four supplied toner cartridges are easy to change (lasting 1500 sheets) BUT the cost of the replacement toner cartridges is high. It is cheaper to buy a new 6120 printer which comes with four cartridges. Not an environmentally friendly option.This product loses one star in my rating for making it a best value only when used as a disposable single-use printer.
I like this camera for its all around versatility and picture quality. I've used it in work, for art and for family fun--and it's a good choice for all.The camera is small, light and easy to use on the job. I photo houses for insurance inspections. The zoom helps getting close ups, and the 28 mm wide angle is great for shooting the entire house--I don't have to move very far away. Likewise for landscape photos, sunsets, etc.The flash is very versatile, and can be turned off (with only a little trouble) to save batteries when not needed. The red-eye reduction helps a lot for family shots.This new version is missing the very useful date/time stamp--present on the older model I use.The picture quality is probably not that of a professional SLR, but pretty close for most of the things I shoot.The camera seems quite durable. I used it for 2 years occasionally for fun and art, and recently put it into professional service. It held up for 10 months with daily use--25-40 photos and being turned on and off 10-15 times per day--before it broke down. I also dropped it several times, but it kept on ticking. It will probably last you a few more years, if you just use it for a family camera!
Pro: I just love the camera! It takes beautiful, clear pictures, especially outdoors. I tried taking some shots indoors too and they turned out very clear also. It is perfect for taking still objects. The functional buttons are, to me, a little bit confusing to use, but if you read the manual, then it should be easy. The camera looks elegant and it is comfortable to handle.Con: Battery life is too short, 2 AA Alkaline batteries are only good for about 6 pix (if you review them everytime).
So far, this printer has worked flawlessly. Print quality is very good. It engages the paper sheets properly, so when printing 3-to-a-page checks, everything is properly aligned. I have used it for printing label sheets, and again it grabs the heavy sheet properly so the labels are printed nicely. As with all printers, the ink cartridges are overpriced.
This extender does not work. I bought 2 of them and even after hours setting them up, the coverage area never changed.
Good-Cat 6 standard-High quality cable, the braided wire feels heavy duty-High quality clip-The rubber cover over the clip prevents the clip from snagging on somethingBad-None
This is a great surround sound setup for a console system or a computer, if you do your research beforehand. While it is not true, as some other reviews state, that you must have a specific motherboard for true 5.1 speaker surround sound on your computer, this system lacks analog inputs for each speaker, which is the primary method that computers use to connect to a 5.1 system. If you have a computer with digital S/PDIF or TOSLink (optical) outputs, you should be able to connect your computer to this stereo for true surround sound.For those of us with this option, these are really great speakers. They fill my (small) room with clear, crisp, accurate sound and the subwoofer, even though it's smaller than some other offerings, provides plenty of bass for my room. While they have a somewhat unusual style, it grew on me quickly. I can fully recommend these speakers to anyone who wants a high quality surround system for a computer or console system in a smaller room, and who has researched their connection options fully.
I ordered a new one.Shipping was $11.00+, so $61.00+ total. Ooouch!Received on time and undamaged in a USPS packing box. (Inside the mailbox out on the street, not at the door!)Came with nothing else, no CD or manual, except the packing slip. I was at least expecting a cable or two for the price.I had already downloaded the driver from Seagate's site or I would not have even considered ordering it. I strongly recommend you do likewise for any adapter you intend on buying.The driver file was easy to find.Worked quite well on a Tyan Trinity 400 board. Card was recognized by Windows 2000 SP4 and driver installed fine.I only tried one of the pair of 320Gb Western Digital drives I have, and it was recognized. I didn't conduct any further testing, such as partitioning, formatting or trying to set up a RAID (I think you can set up a RAID with the card's BIOS).For the price, a so-so deal. Shipping was way too much for something this small. I recommend getting it elsewhere if you can. The chip set on the card is made by Promise. You might want to consider getting their card instead. Look for a "Promise Ultra133 TX2". I found a couple leads through a web search and Promise has the driver(s) on their site.
I originally bought the MOJO TDK 256 MB Player, but I had to return it b/c it wasn't fully compatible with Windows Media Player 10 and the sound didn't sound quite right.I immediately noticed the difference with the Samsung. Compared to the MOJO TDK, the joystick interface on the Samsung is really intuitive. It's really easy to move your music files since the YEP works as a mass storage device. It's also integrated with Windows Media Player 10 so you can create playlists on WMP 10 and sync it to the YEP.Since the YEP has SRS/WOW, the sound is fantastic compared to the MOJO TDK. The BASS and surround sound effects are fabuluous. The backlit display can be customized to several different colors.If you're looking for a small MP3 player that you can carry around effortlessly with awesome sound, this is the player for you!
The visor clip is a great idea however it did not fit the radar detector I ordered and my money was refunded.
its a great HDD 100 $ for 320GB external is not that bad... is a great deal.
Received a previously opened item, but it was in great condition, all in working order, with all the pieces. And the deliver was very quick.
Well organized, but I think a bit pricey. Helpful when you need that little part or screw that you either lost or don't have.
I've owned and run this for about two years. It works fine in my basement "Home theatre." I project on to a wall that is painted with a custom color - paint recipe from the Internet. I have it showing about a 100" image in 4:3 format. It's been very trouble free. In my setup, I can get the room fairly dark. If you have a lot of ambient light, this isn't going to be the ideal projector.I'd recommend it to anyone, noting that this is NOT going to be your HD system. It is what it is and that resolution isn't there.
Good ink, but I thought I had run out of ink at one point, but the problem was that it was clogged. The "clean the nozzle test" didn't work (as usual). So I placed the nozzle holes carefully in warm water for a few minutes. I had a teapot with water boiling. Once I got some steam, I put the bottom part of the cartidge to the steam. Once I saw "ink beads" appeared, I cleaned it and right away put them in my printer and printed something. It works well again. So, before you go buy these expensive cartidges, try these tips and see if they will work again.
This kit is OK but the directions are not well done. They are complete in a sense. But it looks like the instructions were written to work with more than one type of kit. My main complaint is that the kit does not include any theory of operation (i.e. how the circuit works). So even if you build this kit you don't really learn anything about amplifier circuits (unless you already happen to know what all the components do). Also, the finished kit really doesn't make sense because if you want to hear something far away most likely you want a directional microphone, not two divergent microphones.
I am a sad, disappointed owner of a Vaio Notebook (VGN-TX650P). It worked great for the first 3 months... and then, the nightmares began... initially, it would stop booting about every fifth time. As time progressed, it got worse and worse... every attempt to deal with Sony "Customer Service" was a fruitless effort in futility... They were rude and completely not interested in actually helping... I was told time and again that I would have to send them the computer and should expect a minimum $700 fee for diagnosing the problem and maybe fixing it... as I started to google VAIO computers, I discovered whole chat rooms and websites for people who were struggling with Sony customer service... i saw countless other people recount the same problems I was having... yet, the Sony techs would say, "We've never heard of problems like yours..." In the end, my VAIO has simply crashed and is no longer booting at all... I am now $2300 poorer with nothing but a plastic box and a long headache to show for it... don't believe me? Google "VAIO WON'T BOOT" or something like that and see the hundreds of people out there with problems... there's even talk about a class action lawsuit against VAIO... I don't know anything about it but you can see it in the posts... My personal opinion: STAY AWAY FROM VAIO!!!
This was our first DVD player and I didn't know anything about these things before hand. But as I've tried to do different things with it, I've found out it's a GREAT product.I haven't had it that long (about 4-5 months) so I don't know about durability, but so far so good.You should definately consider that this machine WILL play VCD's and SVCD's. This probably doesn't mean anything to you, so, I'll tell you this, I am able to burn and play home movies in a SUPER high quality format (SVCD). This is basicaly DVD quality on a standard CD-R. No need to get a DVD burner or buy DVD-R's.Buy this and you won't regret it...
I have used SW radios for many years and by many manufacturers: Sony, Grundig, Sangean, Radio Shack (made by Sangean). This model by Eton stands up to them all, is elegantly designed, logical and easy to use, and has great sound.The manual is short and sweet, and well written. Once you know the drill, all settings are easy and fast. Quite intuitive as well. There are an amazing 500 possible presets, though I can barely scape up 30 I would use regularly. Sound on all bands is rich. FM is superb. There is even 'antenna trim' usable on SW bands which is rare on all but the most expensive radios.The design and feel is elegant and solid. All buttons and knobs have a positive, affirmative action. Two criticisms: the E10 goes through sets of four batteries in as little as eight hours, and the entire memory is wiped out when batteries get low.But, all in all, a great radio for the price.
This device is very compact compared to the contraption that bundled with my Clie. It has only one USB cable and functions as hotsync cable AND a charger. Don't need to carry the adapter for charging my clie when travelling around.I don't know why SONY hasn't thought of this.
I had an older EZ-Key ergo keyboard that finally quit on me. After looking around I found that the Belkin keyboard was similar enough that I'm wondering if it is licensed - I know EZ-Key does OEM stuff.So, what's so great about this keyboard? Well, I have a MS Natural keyboard at home and I don't like it much at all. The keys aren't as snappy and the arrow keys and the block of keys above it are too small and layed out wrong. This keyboard feels much better and the keys are all the correct size and have the proper layout. Some reviews have mentioned that the keyboard is flat; mine isn't, it rises to the center of the split as these keyboards should.So why not five stars? Two things: the power button and the lack of risers.As others have mentioned the power button is too easy to hit accidentally. Fortunately there are a few things you can do about this. You can pop the key off pretty easily, however this is a bit of an eyesore and there are better solutions. If you feel like tinkering, you could take the keyboard apart and stuff a little piece of foam or something under the key so that it won't press down all the way. The easy way, though, is to go into your power settings (Control Panel -> Power Options -> Advanced on Windows XP) and change what happens when you press the power and sleep buttons on your computer. Set this to 'Ask me' and you can still use the button on your computer, you'll just have to click 'OK'.The lack of risers: My EZ-Key keyboard had front risers and others here have mentioned that their keyboards came with front risers, but my Belkin didn't. It has marks where they should be but they aren't there. I dealt with this by taking the plate that has the risers off of my EZ-Key keyboard and putting it on this one - exact fit, another reason I think this is licensed or OEM'd. Obviously not an option for everyone, but you could solve this one with a block of foam or something if you had to.I like this keyboard enough that I'd buy another one. It's the only one I've found with the proper key layout and a good key feel.
This player is truly amazing. The new firmware adds great features and increases performance. I love the large backlit screen and the sleek look of it.worth every penny.also - be sure to get the latest firmware if you buy this.
I love it! My mom cooked with a pressure cooker and I was looking for one that was not aluminum. I use it all the time. Would highly recommend.
The Recordable DVD-R's work great. Just they seem to last a bit shorter.I do recommend these though, more the merrier and they are just as good for about any other.
Since getting these headphones, I've used them with Dragon Naturally Speaking and for listening to web videos. So far so good. They are good value for money. I returned the ones I had to Radio Shack as these were much better built and only a little more expensive. They are comfortable on my ears for many hours and the sound is very good. The microphone works great. The one thing I thought was a little odd is that they have more of a square shape than other headphones. This is an advantage if you wear a ball cap, however. The padding is thick at the top of the head for comfort. They do not block out outside noise very well, but I have other more expensive ear phones for that. I would recommend this item for those who are demanding, want good value for money but do not want to pay big bucks. They are built to last better than most at this price. Good buy!
The Nikon SB-600 Speedlight flash is a great full featured unit. The capabilities are impressive, and the results up to what you hoped for. The only complaint I have is the instruction manual. I'm a retired engineer, so should be able to understand technical writing, but most instruction manuals are written by idiots. Part of the problem is the normal price you pay for complexity today. It took me 30 minutes to figure out how to use the flash when not mounted on the camera. And to switch back and forth is not that easy either. You need to change both the flash and your camera settings. Overall - worth the price.
This unit was suggested by a guy at a big box store so naturally I came on Amazon to get a much better price. However after reading the reviews on here, I was a little skeptical, but there was no reason for it. It's easy to use, the sound quality is better than I expected and it's much better than the old itrip I had. I only notice the slightest bit of static once in a while, but is easily remedied. It's great, buy it!
I originally gave this product 4 stars, but now it ranks 2 and I can not find a way to adjust it down! I still think this is a very cool device - but it needs time to mature. I tested it with WXP, W2KP, W2KS and W2K3AS (all 32 bit). The client software worked with all the boxes but over time the product showed enough problems that convinced me to return it after three weeks of trying.Problems:1. It works only with Windows, but the drive mapping is not Windows compatible! You can not take out the drive and use it in a Windows box with out reformatting the drive.2. It is slow. Compared to a shared folder on a W2K server, the SC101 was dog slow. 40GB folder transfer on a 100Mb home network took 8 hours to copy from a Windows box to the SC101 compared to 2:52 to copy from one windows box to another, on the same LAN.3. It has inadequate security. Even for home use it needs more granular security settings.4. Its assignments are inconsistent. You will need a plan to assign the same drive letters to the same SAN partitions on all client boxes! There is no command line interface, so you can not script the process either.5. It runs really hot. Left drive dissipates heat a lot better. I purchased a tiny fan and was planning to improve it :) but there were no easy fixes for other problems.Luckily I was able to use DFS to back up the files onto the windows boxes (each tiny box helped a little) and then reformatted the drive and made it available in a server. Nothing else (that I know of) beats the performance or security. The Smart Sync Pro software that came with the device was decent and is worth buying on its own merits.
This is my first palm pilot, but this was a very good product. I recommend it to others who are 'first timers' to the PDA world.*PROS*-Does its job and ORGANIZES you.-Cost is cheap (I got it for a slightly lower price, but the price is worth it plus some fun features)*CONS*-Graphics are par-Can't connect to internet(NOTE: I find the best place to download apps for your Palm Z22 once you buy it is at http://download.cnet.com/mobile/palm-applications )
If you are looking to mount a large TV or even a small vehicle to your wall, this mount will do the trick. I purchased it mainly because it was large enough to span three studs and needed it to be that wide because of where I needed it mounted. I didn't really need three studs for a 45lb. TV but rest assured this will hold just about any flat TV you could ever buy. Installation was simple and I didn't even read the directions. I did need other washers for my TV but the screws they provided were the right diameter. All in all, a great value for a very, very strong TV mount.
Ordered item and it was a perfect fit, housing mounted up just had to snap open the cover plate the rest was simple
I have always configured and setup my own firewall using one version of Linux or another. Most recently it has been a Ubuntu server and it has been working like a champ. For an extra layer of security, I decided to place another firewall in front of my Ubuntu firewall and after hunting around selected this firewall.Received it quickly from Amazon. Tested it's operation with a quick setup in front of my desktop and it worked fine, so put it out between my Ubuntu firewall and my ISP.Setup was easy, even for opening the necessary ports that I wanted to enable into my network (they call it "setting up a server" but it's just their nomenclature for opening a port pass-through).My ISP didn't issue an IP address for the router, but that was easily fixed by telling the router to mimic the MAC address of my Ubuntu firewall and poof... everything was working.Since then I've been up 24x7 with 6 laptops, numerous iPhones/Android/iPod devices, and 4 servers running behind it with no problems in connectivity or throughput. Both my and my wife's work VPNs work though the router without any issues.Very happy with the device -- it's exactly what you want in a router: You don't know it's there.
After 1 full year and 9 months of daily usage and dozens of travels I can only say that it's very well built and durable! Never had to replace any parts. I've only recently upgraded it to 2 GB RAM.
Absolute garbage! Does not crimp well. Wires easily come loose. Using with Klein crimper and the tool is not the problem...
I consider myself an audiophile and I was skeptical when I saw this pair of speakers is only pushing 6 watts. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised, as I was, at the sound quality. The bass won't knock your head off but this little package puts out some serious volume for it's diminutive size. Not only does this unit work with several iPod models but it also comes with an external audio input adapter so you can plug in any device with a headphone jack. And for the price, I doubt you'll find anything better.
The lock down adapter could fit more snug but if you are using the portable units by Humminbird then this is the only adapter that will fit. It is designed to fit on a variety of mount surfaces. I used a piece of plastic cutting board to secure it then mount it to a Scotty Fishfinder Base.I said it could be more snug so I used a small bungee for insurance. This is the only reason it does not have 5 stars. Works nice.
Great Lense Hood, works well in keeping the sun glair out when taking daytime outdoor pictures.
We love this wireless speaker. We have been looking for the perfect speaker to use outside by our pool without having to wire outdoor speakers to our house. This speaker has great reception from the receiver, especially for being outdoors, and it also has high quality sound. Would definitely recommend!
I purchased two of these and, while the one is still working well, the cable i connected to my gaming PC has died within a month of purchase. For the price the cable is not worth returning, I'd rather just put my own together. The point of buying these was to save a little time; however it seems I was only 50% successful. I'd say your results are going to be hit or miss with TRIPP LITE.
This is all the cable you will need for your home network or computer. It can handle a lot more bandwidth than you could ever throw at it. I purchased four of them for my network. I had a bunch of old cables that were falling apart and weren't in the greatest shape. Their snagless design is very nice and they are easy to release. I've had no connectivity issues and they are very fast. If you need cables, get these!
I searched high and low to replace my older mini Advent sub-woofers, which are passive, un-powered units that barely gave the sound system any 'humph', or 'woomph'. So, putting "mini sub-woofer" in the search, numerous units were presented. Searching and reading through the many, the Yamaha and its reviews caught my interest. One was ordered, and it arrived today. The box was big, and thought it was just well packed. Opened the box, and lo-and-behold.....this is a HUGE unit, over 13" cube, at least twice as big as the Advents!!. Haven't taken it out of the box yet cause I don't know what and where I'll place it, if even keep it. So, as it stands have no opinion on its performance, just to say MINI it is NOT. How and why it showed up in the search is beyond me. The only thing I can think of is that Amazon's search just picked up 'subwoofer' and displayed it. They should be more careful with the 'search'.
I've had this monitor for about 18 months and have not had a single problem or a dead pixel.I did a lot of research and testing and lookng at monitors and I found this one to be the best quality for under $500. It was less than $300 when I bought it.
These headphones meet my expectations of good quality and a low price tag. They are very comfortable, especially while jogging. They also provide decent sound.
The old adage goes; "you get what you pay for". These headphones are by far the best audiophile headphones I've ever had on my head. The comfort goes unmatched among other headphones I've wore. It is important to note these headphones take a bit of wearing before they conform to ones head ( they come very tight and over time they will adjust to your head). I've also owned the hd 580's "they lasted about 4 years of daily use"I was a bit weary of buying a pair of headphones over $400, but when I stopped and thought about how much I actually use headphones, I thought it would be a good investment.If you are looking for daily computer headphones and listen to music in loss-less format. GET THESE HEADPHONES.I would highly recommend picking up the Asus Xonar Essence STX amp sound card ($199) these Sennheiser need power to push (I'm not talking about getting them louder i'm talking power to resonate the highs and lows)Once you go Sennheiser, you never go back.
RAM is the cheapest way to speed up your pc, if you need more RAM Kingston is who to get it from, I bought mine and my pc performs so much better. I had to press a little harder then I expected to get it in, but all is well and its working fine.
I have owned a good many home and travel battery chargers. Some are large, slow and bulky (but have a capacity for up to 10 or more rechargeable batteries); some are small, but hold only a couple of AAs or AAAs AND are pretty slow (5-12 hours for a full charge); while still others charge quickly in multiples of four - the most common need I have - but are limited by their source of power input - either car or 120v - rarely having an adapter allowing for plug-in to home current in other countries. Units that I have found that offer ALL the features I want have been quite expensive so I have avoided them.It has always seemed to me that it should be possible to make and market, at a reasonable price, a charger that is small enough to be easily portable, will work in a car , at home or on the road - including in Europe - AND will charge my batteries more quickly than having me wait overnight for a full charging.Well, I am pleased to report that I think I have found one charger that satisfies most of my needs. It is small and light, rapidly charges four (included) rechargeable 2700mAh NiMH batteries, charges them quickly (full charge from ground zero in only 3 hours) AND can be used with 1) A car charger, 2) a regular (US-AC 100V) built in plug , or 3) an included European style plug adapter. All are included in the package and I have had the opportunity to try them all - and they all work equally well and reliably. The device is, of course, this Vidpro POWER 2000 XP555.I had some concerns about using the included batteries ion devices like my Canon digital camera that is 'accustomed' to batteries up to 1700mAh, but after checking with Canon (and with Sony, Panasonic and other manufacturers of devices that I use NiMH rechargeables in, I was assured that there is no such thing as using an 'over powered' battery in them - they will simply last longer between charges as they hold more of a charge to begin with.The charging unit itself is quite compact and light,and slips easily into an attache or purse and will hold and charge and rechargeable AAs or AAs - the functional capacity is up to 4 AAs or 2 AAs and 2 AAAs. It will NOT hold 4 AAAs.It comes with a one year manufacturer's warrantee that I don't expect to ever need - but this company has been around making a wide range of products for quite a while so I am not concerned about malfunction. So far, it has performed for me here at home in the States, in France, England and Costa Rica - as well as in cars all over the world that have (as they all do) 12V plug charging receptacles - you know - the things we used to use to hold cigarette lighters!With a reasonably low cost, on line from many sources including here at Amazon, you really can't go wrong with this one.
I dropped it,left it outside,washed it in my cloths and more other things and the data is still there and keeps on running I recommended to everybody
This product worked great for 5 months. The the power connector between my laptop and the cooling pad became looser and looser. Now I just have a laptop pad. One end of the power connector plugs into a usb port. This end works great. The other end plugs into the cooling pad. This end is very poorly designed, and Antec should be ashamed of themselves for continuing to produce such a poorly designed product.
I purchased the K10d as an upgrade from my 8ist DL. I have to say that this camera impresses me everytime I take it out shooting.I went shooting in -13 degree Farenheit weather for four hours and only drained 1/4 of the batter power. After getting it home and letting it warm up the battery registered full.Also, it seems to do a better job of metering than the *ist DL. My images are more vivid, sharper and I find myself not doing much to my RAW images.the shake reduction works great. I recently shot at 1/2 second and got a sharp image. This is not likely to happen all the time, but still, impressive.The camera's Noise reduction feature works awesome. It makes taking star trails a breeze, no hot pixels and no noise.So far i can't find a thing i don't like about this camera other than i didn't buy it sooner.
This 2 port USB car charger adapter is a great product for the price. So far it has not failed. I tested to charge 2 iphones at the same time and it appears its working fine.
I bought two of these items. One was defective. Not a good start, but the product is not bad considering it's the only option in this price range. There does seems to be some volume attenuation, but it is barely noticeable (i.e. the volume is a bit higher when the headphones are plugged directly into the source, versus through this splitter when it is on the maximum volume. Not sure the mute switch makes much sense. Why not have installed a mute switch for both sets of headphones? I can see more application for that than the current configuration.
I have to thank the seller for saving my purchase of a new camcorder that would be all digital--I prefer the old MiniDV tape series because of the quality of editing the frames upon my mac. The current line of ZR series by canon are no longer made. Such are the times. But this will let me continue use the remainder of my tapes.The seller provided excellent service and excellent delivery. I received the items indicated and all were in working order.I recommend this Seller for future dealings.Thank youMT(S)
As I read on previous reviews I found the product to be well worth the money. Sometime the bass can be a bit overbearing but simply adjusting the position of the earbuds will alleviate this issue.
This product is without a doubt one of the sturdiest wipes that I have used. I am unable to find them at any of the local grocery stores. Am glad to be able to get them through Amazon.
I have been using this extender (Tripp Lite U026-016 USB2.0 16-Feet Certified Active Extension Cable) to connect my laptop with myCanon Pixma MP530 Office All-In-One Inkjet Photo Printer(I am happy with it as well!) for about a month now, and it is working transparently with no noticeable speed reduction.I have the cable plugged into the laptop, and a 10 foot USB cable between it and the printer.The only problem I have with it is that I still have to get up and walk 10 feet over to the printer to get the pages!
One of the largest criticisms for the iPod (not i-pod, iPOD, or Ipod) is that it has a very short battery life. This is not true, but it is due to user error. The manual specifically says to charge the iPod completely in its first use, and then let the battery completely drain. This allows the battery to work at its full capacity and give it the full 14 hours of music playback that it's supposed to have.Many people complain about the price of the iPod. However, when you look at what's inside you'll find that it is quite reasonably priced. If you bought all the components separately, this is how much they would be:30 GB 1.5-inch hard drive ~$100Chip enabling video playback, photo viewing, music playback and basic OS ~$100High definition 2.5 inch LCD screen ~$30Battery with microprocessor ~$30Grand total ~$260This price does not include workmenship, engineering, packaging and profit.Another criticism for the iPod is that the screen can be scratched very easily. This is true, but it is because Apple designed it like that so it allows the picture to be very clear and non-obscured. This is why you should buy a case. Although this is an inconvenience, it is well worth it.Another criticism for the iPod is that it is difficult to put movies on. Those people who complain about how hard it is to put movies on an iPod are completely wrong. First of all, ripping a DVD is not hard at all so those who intend to do illegal stuff and can't are getting angry as a result of their incompetence. Secondly, iTunes is designed so that 1. People buy the movies from them, and 2. to comply with copyright laws, so that's why its impossible to get free movies directly through iTunes.
I purchased this to work with my iBook G4, which does not have a SuperDrive. I wanted to make DVDs with iDVD and this worked fine. I did need to find a patch online to get iDVD to recognize the drive, but other than that, once it stated working, it gave me the results that I wanted. It also was quick when backing up my data files.Comes with Toast Lite - which can also be used to burn DVD movies. It isn't "light" weight or noisy which is nice. And once you unplug the USB cable, it shuts itself off.NOTE: IF YOU ARE BUYING THIS TO USE IDVD, YOU NEED IDVD VERSION 5 (which comes with iLife 05), Older versions of this program will not recognize or burn to this drive.
It works fine, with no extra noise. The FBQ portion is a nice little addition for setting up your FOH sound and any feedback frequencies. The dedicated Subwoofer allows you to not have to carry an extra crossover to hook one up. I usually only use subtractive EQ, so it does just what it is supposed to sound wise. Very transparent. One of the behringer products I would actually recomment.
Ok, I'm going to cut to the chase: this cable has a bad odor problem. The previous reviewers of this item were not joking.It's a strong, synthetic smell, and I guess vapor-like. I tried storing them in a desk drawer at work, and upon opening it at a later date, the smell poured right out. I could still smell it at a distance when I connected it to a work laptop.Cleaning it with alcohol does nothing.Worst yet, I was dumb enough to sniff it up close to check if it still had the smell. Bad mistake. I ended up with a headache pretty quickly afterwards after taking a whiff of it.So, even if the cable works, it's fair enough to say that it's not worth saving the money to get headaches or goodness knows what deleterious health effects one might incur from whatever is emanating from the cable. Buy something else. Just not this cable.
I've tried out quite a few cams over the years, and this is the best I have used. The image is sharp, not grainy at all. The color is realistic and the included software makes adjustments to contrast, color saturation, etc., a breeze. It works very well in low light situations, thanks to the RightLight(tm)2 Technology.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I found the auto-focus to be a little slow at times, but if you're just sitting in front of the PC it is not a concern. It could have been because I wasn't using enough light. Others' experiences may be different, and I wouldn't consider it detrimental enough not to use the cam. It's excellent overall.The cam is tiny, even smaller than I expected. You can carry it in your pocket or use the little case they give you. It's only two inches by one inch and thin, too, even with the clip on the back.
I travel a lot and my previous camera, while very good, was bulky and had to be carried around my neck on a strap. I wanted one that I could slip in my pocket and this one is so very good for that. It gives an excellent picture, and with the image stabilization, it makes it simple to grab the camera out of my pocket and take that quick shot while on the go. I bought a backup battery, but I don't think I need it -- the battery seems to last forever and quickly recharges with the included charger that works on 220V as well as 110. I bought a 1 gig chip for it, and that is definitly needed. The one that comes with it is not good for going on trips, but with that size chip I can put all the large size high res photos on I need for a 2 week trip. You might consider the 2 gig chip.
We have 2 of these and they've been great in general, but little things like a rubber foot coming off and one of the pockets tearing bespeak kind of cheap production. OTOH, the cases themselves have been great, and we get lots of comments about being CIA agents when we go into elevators with matching aluminum cases!
I hate to pile on here, but I also made the mistake of buying this thing. As others note, it cannot maintain an internet connection for more than a few hours, usually drops within minutes. I have tried it using both WEP and WPA. I have been through the mill with both my cable provider tech support and Linksys'. Finally convinced Linksys that it was their problem. So they sent me a new one that has exactly the same problem. Apparently that satisfies their warranty. I've tired of trying to get someone at Linksys to admit that there is a problem, so have gone back to using an old motorola modem and a new Belkin router. Uses more real estate but works fine.UPDATE: After a few months, Linksys contacted me to discuss further. It would appear that this problem is due to the unit needing a firmware update, but one which my cable provider, Charter, would not provide. Shame on Charter, but I am stuck with them as they are the only high-speed provider where I live. I returned the combo, and Linksys provided the latest version of thier wireless router. With that, and a seperate modem, everything is fine. Linksys should not get a bum rap for this. They (eventually) tried to do the right thing, and did what they could. Avoid Charter, if you can.
I HAVE USED ABOUT EVERY MOUSE OUT THERE AND THIS BY FAR IS THE BEST I HAVE FOUND THE NO BATTERY TECHNOLOGY IS WONDERFULL IT NEVER GOES DEAD! THE SUPPLIED MOUSEING SURFACE GIVES PLENTY OF PRECISE MOVEMENT AREA FOR THE OPTICAL SENSORTHE THING IS CONTOURED FOR COMFORT FEELS LIKE PART OF YOUR HAND THE TOP SCROLL WHEEL IS WIDE AND CONCAVE FOR EASE OF USE ALSO HAS A SIDE SCROLL WHEEL THAT DOUBLES AS ZOOM IN OUTTHE FORWARD AND BACK BUTTONS MAKE SURFING THE WEB A BREEZE AND THE OFFICE LAUNCH BUTTON ON TOP IS ALSO HANDYI THINK A4TECH OUT DID THEIRSELF WITH THIS MOUSE I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT IT GET ONE!
The SONY DVP-NS755V is an outstanding disc player for the price. I have owned several DVD players in the past, beginning about 4 years ago (since I got into DVDs), but they have all been PANASONICs, this is my first experience with a SONY. First of all, the hook-up was easy and straight forward. Although this is a combination DVD player and SACD player, with multiple outputs, the hook-uo and set up was quick and went off without a hitch. Secondly, the picture quality is great, bar none. The sound on DVDs and CDs are excellent, I can not find any faults to list.Now for the real low down on this player. Although the hook-up options are numerous, you will need to use six high-quality RCA style analog jacks in order to listen to multi-channel SACD sound. Also, this player does have a pair of RCA jacks for devoted CD playback as well as analog DVD output. Then there is the fiber optic Toslink output in order to play the DVDs using an interna digital to analog decoder. All of these jacks cost a lot of money, and I found myself using about $240 worth of jacks to hook this DVD player up to my system. That $240 does include a high quality MONSTER CABLE componet video jact to transfer the video signals to the television. One could forego a set of devoted CD cables, and possibly buy a lower quaility video cable, but no matter how you hook this player up to your system, expect to spend at least $200 for cables.Having said all that, once this bad boy is all hooked up with the fiber optic cable and the multi channel cables, you will have a variety of options of decoding your precious CDs upon playback. Using some audiophile CDs of my favorite bands, I found that this player has extremely quick response times, great sonic quality, and a very wide dynamic range, (all the better to play JIMI HENDRIX). Now for the multichannel low down. The only reason why I even bought this player was to listen to PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON in glorious multi-channel sound. Let me tell you, the experience of listening to multi-channel SACD is amazing, I can not even find the words to describe the experience. If for no other reason, you should consider this player for the multi-channel SACD playback capability alone. All of the other features are just icing on the cake.As a little footnote. It has to be remembered that to play multi-channel SACDs, you must have a receiver with at least six channel analog input, as well as six discreet amplifiers. For this purpose I used a SONY STR-DE895 (which I will rate in a separate review.)
Good looking, simple to set up no frills stereo amplifier. I was very suprised to see the price and hear the quality. Simply put excellent value for a non-audiophile system.
For the price just quit reading and buy it already. I only needed a 12 foot cable it turns out but the extra slack is fine with me. If you need something this long, heck for the price its cheaper than 20 ft cables if you only need one of those!
This mouse is superb, everything about it I love. Great quality for the price.
Another reviewer indicates that Kodachrome 25 film is fast film. This is not accurate information. Kodachrome 25 is very slow slide film and requires slow shutter speeds or wide apertures or both. So why buy it? Because it's one of the finest grain, sharpest films ever made. It is best used with a tripod or a powerful flash. It lends itself to serious shooting, but not snapshots. It's a professional-type film. Kodak has been threatening to discontinue this film. That would be a tragic loss. Some of today's finest nature photographs are still made with Kodachrome 25.
This is the 8th SlingBox purchase I have made. I have sold another 6 to others having seen mine. When I am in Europe or Asia I can get home broadcasts and news. It beats listening to CNN and BBC. Great product!
My disk info reader says these Memorex disks are labeled RITEK-D01-01. They are made by Ritek, and digitalfaq lists them as 3rd-class media, with only a 50-80% success rate. Given the number of problems I've had with these disks, I say STAY AWAY. Verbatim DVD+R DL disks are labeled MKM-001-01, made by Mitsubishi-Kagaku Media, and digitalfaq lists them as 1st-class media, the best, with almost no failures. These classifications are in accord with my experience. Get Verbatim from new egg and save money, time, and aggravation. It's too bad that Memorex sullies it's name with such junkie disks.
Purchased the pair in November, and have tested them with a diverse collection of music. Paired with a set of small floor speakers in a relatively small room, they are crisp, rich and satisfying. For the price, I am a big fan.Update: Now almost 4 years later, and these little speakers have opened up and sound better than the day I got them. Amazing quality for the price! I have them paired with a vintage receiver and have listened to everything from vinyl to DVDs through them, and they really shine.
The DVD player is good quality.I have now used it for a month.The only annoying thing is the blue flashlight on the DVD player and the display on the dvd player is placed deep inside so you have to at an fixed position to see it.These are just cosmatic design issues.Quality wise it is good.I would recommend.
Arrived on time. Worked just like I expected it to. No problems with the order. The price was cheaper than I could get it locally.
I bought a sharp lcd tv from j& r in new york last Jan, after a year and half, when powering on the tv, sometimes works, sometimes not. after unplug in, wait for a while and plug back, worked for a couple months. Send it to service center to checkup, was told that the lcd control board needs to be replaced. when request to get back the replaced lcd control board, was told that sharp does not give back the replaced board, it has to be shipped back, otherwise, you have to pay additional fee to get back the replaced board.. it's rather strange to hear such a lousy policy from any vendor..But, if you do want to get a sharp, better get a long long warranty, it would help down the road.
This backpack was the only one I could find large enough for the amount of books my MSer brings home. It is very sturdy, stays upright, rolls beautifully and is easily maneuvered. It was also $40 cheaper than purchasing in a local store. So far very pleased with the construction.
The product Microsoft Wireless Mouse 3000 is tops in its class. I would recommend it to anyone.
I originally bought the itrip for use with my two year old ipod (pre-clickwheel). It was a little tricky to pick a station, involving a complex sequence of playing and pausing your itrip station, but it used the whole FM spectrum, so I could find a station pretty easily. When going on a long car trip, however, changing the station while driving takes so much concentration, that it's more hazerdous than talking on the phone while eating a sandwich.I recently upgraded to the 30g ipod video, and was horrified to discover that the itrip isn't compatible with it!!! Notice that the itrip has two points where it connects to the ipod. The 30g ipod only offers the headphone jack, rendering the itrip useless.I have recently ordered the more expensive roadTrip, and I will write a review when I see how it works.My advice:Skip any FM transmitter that only works on four stations (unless you live in a mountain valley in east nowhere and don't plan to travel).Skip any FM transmitter that runs on its own battery (you will forget to turn it off every day, and end up replacing batteries left and right).Skip any FM transmitter that attaches anywhere but the dock connector or the headphone jack.
It's a very good idea! Amazon is a really great place to buy and sell this type of product!Power transformer enables me to travel around the world with my electrical items! What a great saving and it helps me making less trash for the environment!
I've had x-10 controllers for years and recently needed some new one's. Took a chance the the new models would work with my old control unit and be compatable with the other modules. The new lamp control modules are not only compatable with my old equipment, they actually work even better than the old ones
One of the best ways to clean your lens is with this "pen". On one end is a brush and the other a microfibre type cleaner. Perfect!
I skeptically bought one of these to broadcast the output of my HD TiVo into the kitchen. I was so impressed, I bought another to broadcast into my bedroom. I just bought a 3rd to broadcast into my office. I live in a 2100 sft house made of block and I get a clear channel at all three locations. The microwave will KILL the reception so expect that.
I ordered this router on 12/21 and received it on 12/23 using Free Super Saver shipping. Amazing delivery speed for Xmas week!This is a great deal for a wireless bridge. I don't know how good it can be as a router.Received P-330W v2 with latest firmware loaded. I use it as a wireless bridge for my internet capable Blu-Ray player and HDTV. Problem free video and audio streaming from Netflix, Sony, You Tube, and Slacker. Having four LAN ports is an advantage over dedicated single-port gaming adapter type bridges.Bridge mode/Client setup is fairly straight forward but some options are not intuitive. Download the User Guide before setup because the Quick Start guide will not get you very far. Bridge setup has been covered in other reviews and elsewhere on the interwebs.No CLI or console via telnet. As far as I can tell it is not a ZyNOS device.
Set up the camera over Thanksgiving holiday Nov 2006. I needed to call customer support for assistance. They were very good and helped me complete my setup. I could not use the UPnP feature because of my wireless router, The web site has been easy to access over the past two months however I have not been successful in getting the email alert feature to work as of now. However the picture quality is very good in the daylight and the functions to move the camera also work well, I am very pleased with the reliability of the camera and the website it is accessed through.
Picked this up for my daughter so she could watch her DVDs on the go. It does a great job: it's inexpensive, easy to use, and the divx videos play great. Living in Tokyo we take trains a lot and she can perch on her seat with the movie in her lap. She likes it better than the ipod touch, the screen is bigger and she doesn't have to hold it the entire time. All said, I'd recommend it.
The batteries that come with this set work great. I was really happy with the longevity, though the Canon S2 IS I used them with purportedly has good battery usage. The charger is a bit large, and hence when I was trying to pack efficiently for a big holiday, I opted to take my smaller 6 hour charger instead. I supppose that the charger needs to be big since there is a built in fan to help cool the batteries as they charge. It is convenient to know that I can get fresh batteries quickly. Now, I only have to charge them within the 30 minutes before I leave instead of all night. I prop the charger against the wall at an angle to get better air circulation around the batteries.
I have a normal size head, but the headset sits above my head, it doesn't hug the top of your head & you can't make it any smaller. The cord was a great length & the sound is fine for working out at the gym, just wish it wasn't so high on my head. Was bummed because I have looked all over for a foldable head set.&#128513;
Remember back when 650MB blank CD's could cost more than a $1 a piece even when bought in large spindles? Remember when CD burners were hundreds of dollars and burned at 2X? I do.Never thought I would need blank CD's for anything since the advent of thumb drives and DVD's, but I needed a good way to play MP3's in my car. The CD's are 5 different colors, which comes in handy for differentiating between each CD quickly while driving. I used each color for one specific genre or style. A good Sharpie will do the trick for labeling.The CD's have been working great even after sitting in my car for months and not being handled carefully. I've had no failed burns or other problems.A simple product that does what's it is advertised to do.
My Canon XH-A1 camcorder fits perfectly with the lens hood removed and stored behind the bag divider. There is room for all the accessories I need to take along with me like headphones, shotgun mic, windshield, shoe-mounted light, spare battery, extra tapes, lens cleaner, etc. The bag is well designed and constructed. Unless you need a hard case for more protection, this is the bag to buy!
this product is pretty nice has really good sound quality probably the best i have heard from an ipod cassette adapter very good buy
I bought a Garmin years ago. It was too big (because it's so old) to take on a trip that involved a flight out and a long drive back, so I took my father's LG which is not much bigger than a cellphone. It was better than having no GPS, but that's it.Here are just a few of the complaints. It's not very good at it's basic job. It found my home address easily enough, but entering it involves something of a puzzle. Not so with the Garmin - pick your state and go. LG - pick your state, then choose your method of data entry (no joke), then have it tell you that street doesn't exist in that town, then drive there and have it display EXACTLY that street name as you drive along it.And even though it found my address on the east coast as I was driving back from the west coast, it would occasionally recalculate and suddenly tell me to turn. I was driving a big truck so an unnecesary 10 mile detour cost me about $3 in fuel. It gave me two of those before I just stopped trusting it and relied strictly on a pocket atlas for my basic road plan.Then there's the "navigate to a point on the map feature". Sounds great, but if what you are trying to do is zoom in or out then, unless you are a four-year-old, your fingers are way fatter than the zoom buttons. So you'll find yourself going "what the hell" because you just asked it to navigate to the point right next to the zoom out button.The zoom sucks too. When it's on you can't zoom out when you are moving because it will zoom all the way back in. When it's off you have to manually zoom in and out as you get on and off the highway. On the Garmin you can zoom out as far as you want, when you slow down it zooms in. Makes sense.And don't forget, you "agree" not to operate the device while you are driving. So, even though the ten degree field of view screen (possibly an exaggeration) has a night mode that's not visible in daylight and a day mode that might as well be a flashlight in your face at night, if you don't have a passenger you are going to have to pull over to navigate through the menus to change it. It'll take six accurate button pushes with your big fat fingers to change it. Those GPS satelites just sit there broadcasting the time. That's how GPS works. When the time equals dawn or dusk for that day why not have it change display mode automatically? That's what the Garmin does.If you plan on turning it off and taking it in the hotel room at night (always a good idea, although a discerning thief will surely pass up the LG), don't count on automatically resuming your trip the next day. You will probably have to go through the menus to re-establish it.This unit is so poorly designed that I will think twice before ever considering another LG product.
Perfect plug and play with the OPPO using DVI input to the Syntax 27". DVD's look like they really were HDEF in the first place. Can't be outdone for $1200 for the pair. BTW, the only size difference between the 27" and 30" Olevia's is the border around the screen, so think twice about the 27" For $200 more the 30" is even better.
For the money, these are a great deal! Amazing value... You get more than what you pay for. Just remember that these are not for audiophiles and aren't top of the line.They DO fit my needs quite nicely!
I hooked this switch up to a Dell Dimension 2400 P4 and an old Gateway P3. I'm dual booting on both boxes between XP Pro & Server 2003 R2. I'm also using a usb mouse with the usb/ps2 adapter plugged into the switch. I've been using it for several months and it's been working fine. About once every 2 or 3 weeks, the Dell will boot up with the screen zoomed about twice the normal size, but a simple restart resolves it. I've had no problems at all with the Gateway. There's a 1-2 second lag between switching from one PC to the other, but that seems standard. I would have preferred it to be wall mountable, but it sits on top of the PC and the cables don't take up too much space. This switch works fine and I recommend it to anyone who needs a KVM switch.
This camera has a defect that wont let it recognize some SD cards, but it doesnt show up until after you have taken some shots. I took 50 pictures on vacation, then the camera went dead. It turns out that there was a defect which you can read about on Canon's website that causes ALL these cameras to malfunction until you download and install a patch. Buyer Beware! i lost all 50 irreplaceable vacation pictures, and you will too.
I made my first DVD from a VHS tape yesterday and played it on a different DVD player. The quality of the DVD is excellent.I played a VHS tape and different DVD on the unit. I do believe the DVD recorder/VCR combo enhances the picture on the TV.There are many features on this unit. I haven't yet tried them all. I did call technical support with some questions. They were exceptionally helpful. DBahr
great service at a good price. Works a lot better then the old worn out battery.
I'd expected better quality from Icom.The problems:1. Neither the mic nor the speaker holds up long when exposed to salt spray (just spray... no immersion). You can expect 1-2 heavy season's use - unless you mount it in a really protect location.2. The cable pulls out of the plug easily - it lacks substantial mechanical stress relief; overall, the plug it too diminutive and easily broken if mounted in a location subject to brushing body contact - be careful where you mount it in a sailboat cockpit
For some reason, the Maxell tapes I was using for a wile clogged my camera's heads. I had a hard time finding this product, but finally ordered it and my camera is working like new!
Great idea I should have thought of it. You can strap it to your bike!! You just strap it on and hit play! It dosn't get in my way while I'm riding and going over bumps. Great for someone who likes to move and listen at the same time!!
Yeah, count me in too. I got to play about 9 full length DVD's until I put Scarface in and then nothing happened. I had to shut off the unit to be able to eject the disc. It ejected. Tried to go to the setup menu and got a bunch of garble... oh great.. turned it off.. changed movies and the same thing.. now nothing plays. Using a monster cable hdmi cable and 42' plasma screen from sony.. also new. Also, Sony new DA3000 ES model receiver. Strangely enough the receiver says "unlock" under DVD now after it screwed up... and no the child lock is not on... i've tried everything. PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY IT WILL DEFINATELY BREAK. For God's sakes I should have spent a little extra and gone with an entire pioneer elite setup or samsung... sony looks great.. but all my sony pieces in prior setups have broke one way or another and these are bound to break now I'm sure... I figured it had been a few years since the last stuff broke maybe they are better. Looks like I was wrong. Stay clear unless you plan on watching less than 10 movies or something.
Hearing impaired, I must use wireless earphones to watch and understand what is being said on TV. With only one set of RCA outputs for sound on our television set my wife could listen in surround sound or I could use my earphones. This cable solved the problem. Earphones and Surround Sound now work simultaneously.
After diligently reading the over-descriptive pages and pages and pages of this disappointing book (I loved the Secret History), I was angry at the ending which left the reader hanging with nothing but questions to ask the author. Talk about FRUSTRATING!!!!! What happened to Harriet? How about her parents? Did they go back with each other? Who killed her brother? Did Harriet really have epilepsy? Did the police ever find out what happened? I agree with some of the other reviewers that the character descriptions were well-written but they led you nowhere and the book was entirely too long because of these. And the question of the year.....What the heck does the title mean? What's with the doll? Who's the "little friend". Arghhhh! Sorry, Donna. Can't recommend this one. Try again.
I think this camera, although not Canon's best, is a very good and very well priced camera. Weather you into indoors or outdoors photography, this camera will do both jobs just as well. So for all those of you on a bit of lower budget or not quite ready for a super high-tech, top of the line SLR's I suggest this camera very highly! Take it from me, with this camera I won three embassy photography contests.
Took it to Rome and Madrid on first trip overseas. Worked great. My concern about theft was real!! First week someone tried to cut it off my neck!! NO LUCK...just nicked the plastic covering!! I recommend it to anyone who wants to protect their camera.
I bought this item as a gift - I was actually really surpised at the sound. At first glance you would think there's not much to it since it was a lot smaller than I thought it would be. However the sound quality was really good. A good size for a bedroom or office.
The cable arrived in a timely manner and was as we expected; clean in a plastic bag and what we need to complete our project.
This is a wonderful speaker for the price.. well made, great sound! I just love it! Highly recommended!
At first, I couldn't resist the low price of one of the knock-offs so I bought one.A mistake for sure....It did not work at all.....Returned the fake and bought the Canon which works perfectly.....as you would expect.The quality of construction is quite good...my only crab is that I wish the cord was longer.Buy the canon, you won't regret it.By the way, if you haven't used one of these before, this will open up new ways of lighting your subjects.I strongly recommend it especially because it maintains the full functionality of your flash (think ettl)
I don't have much new to offer on these buds. My main reason for taking the time to write this review is to supply a worthwhile tip to address the fragile wiring problem these earphones are plagued with.Get yourself some Liquid Tape. You can find it in the automotive section at your local SlaveMart.Follow the directions and coat your wires with this stuff to prevent them from wearing out and breaking because these wires *WILL* break.The Liquid Tape preventative course of action should insure against breaking under normal use, but for the price that these buds cost is that something that I should be required to do?No.Anyhow, love the sound. Well balanced and clear. I've not heard anything better to date. If the wiring weren't so shabby I'd give these 5 stars.
WARNING This is NOT as advertised, it is NOT a hotsync cable. There is NO hotsync button, it only charges your Palm. Misrepresentation, which is why they are charging so little.
Very prompt shipping with clear instructions on how to use in my device.
The radio is the perfect fit for my needs. Small, great reception (using antenna), easy controls, good sound at medium/medium-high volume (becomes distorted at higher volumes). The bass boost is useless b/c it only distorts the sound. Battery life is way, way over-rated at 24 hrs. using the speaker (have not used the earphones). I can only get 11 - 14 hours of life out of any type of battery. I have used alkaline and high mAh Ni-MH batteries. I use it in a delivery vehicle w/o a radio, and clip it (using the supplied belt clip) to my sun visor.
I have a Konica camera and somehow I lost the battery. This is the original NP700 battery so it's just a replacement. Works great too.
My imaging unit came quickly and at a great price! I will always order my Xerox Phaser 7400 products from this company!
We have been using this battery pack for over a couple years now.It's much better than alkaline batteries, and helps save the environment if you're not throwing them away on a regular basis.We found it worked better and lasted longer than regular rechargables too.Frequently used to take photos at gigs, the camera is on/off all night and never even gets close to needing a re-charged after 150-200 photos taken on our Kodak EasyShare camera.It's also been with us on vactations and has lasted all day with on and off usage. Few hours to re-charge back at the hotel room (or overnight) and it's good to go again.For the price, it can't be beat! We found a cheap charger for it and have been happy since.Get a couple to rotate in and out of the charger if you're taking LOTS of photos and/or video.
I got these because my car has a bad rep for making engine noise into the sound system... I have pioneer dvd/navi unit, 2 amps 4components xMB Quarts, a box w/ 2 10's. NO ENGINE NOISE ! Awesome clear sound. Can't go wrong w/ monster !
I purchased the Garmin StreetPilot2720 for myself a few months back, and I've had nothing but fun with it every since... We have taken two small trips with it already without plans, finding restaurants and hotels with the unit. If I were to make any improvements at all, it would have a battery and it would also have the ability to do long distance searches for points of interest, etc. These two items alone should not be enough to deter you from purchasing it.... I have done a lot of research and read numerous reviews on other units, and I wouldn't trade for any other unit in this price range. A "big" plus for this unit is the size of the screen. It is large enough to sit on the dash with clear instructions, even without the voice option turned on.Since I purchased mine, I decided to treat my dad to one as well... Needless to say he's been like a kid in a candy store ever since!I give this unit 4 out of 5 stars... It's a keeper!!!
The switch works as expected. It does not mute out completely but more than enough to be satisfactory. I had an instance when I forgot I was on mute and answered a call, my caller could still hear me but just barely. So it is good for silencing a sneeze, cough or unexpected background noise but do not use if you will be talking to someone other than the person on the other end of the call. Also when I received it the package insert stated it was for H series headsets which is not listed on the product description. I have a Plantronics DA40 headset but found it works fine with my headset.
We all spend $1000s on cameras and glasses, so protecting our investment is as important as the camera is, I cannot fault this rolling case. My shoulders and my back is not under pain anymore, and all my photographic equipment is protected, well worth it.
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The speaker dock is easy to use and provides great sound. Battery life is good, making it very convenient when sitting with friends at the pool.
By the time, I am writing this review, I have captured more than 10K pictures on this lovely camera. It takes superb pictures. The picture quality is stunning. I highly recommend buying Canon external Flash for better indoor shoots and Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM lens for stunning pictures. Value for money and once you get used to DSLR, its hard moving back to point and shoot.Great camera.
This is an excellent ergo keyboard. I'm a legal document processor and use the keyboard extensively. I purchased it myself instead of using the firm's keyboards because of it's excellent touch, ergo position and good for your arm/hand/neck health.
I was looking for something to advance the Smartboard in my classroom, so I wouldn't have to be tied to the front of the classroom. This definitely did the trick! It took me about 10 minutes to set up, of pulling and replugging in the USB, but I haven't had to redo it since. Wonderful!
This adapter does not fit the laptop it is supposed to.Wrong product!
We have owned the printer for a few months. It copies great, scans great, prints great. No problems! Used to have an Epson C88+, this Canon is a better printer by far. Ink is a little more expensive but this Canon has better print quality as far as I can tell. Easy to operate.
First, I'd like to say thank you to Amazon for selling these batteries at a much lower price than the Motorola website (and I get free shipping). I am purchasing them as replacements for the ones that came with the radios. As a previous reviewer noted, after a couple of years of regular use, they stop working well. They are ultimately a good investment if you intend to use them around the house, farm, or office on a daily basis. I do want to note though after a similar experience with the radios at work that if your battery pack stops working and you need to use the radios, 3 AA batteries can be used in place (but DO NOT use the rechargeable variety, just standard Duracell or Energizer AAs). If you open the back of your radio and pop out the rechargeable unit, you will see the icon for AA batteries. It works well for a few days, long enough to make a decision about the Motorola replacement pack.
These headphones can definitely take some heavy bass and have a good sound. For the price, its the best you can get. Shipping was fast.
FYI:- this recorder holds 16 minutes/99 messages as stated in the Amazon.com Editorial Review, NOT 32/198 as currently (10/11/00) listed in the Features- in order to get the VOX feature to work, you have to press the RECORD/STOP button to get it started after following the instructions in the book (it will then record for 5 seconds and then stop until you speak into it and so on until you press RECORD/STOP again - keeping it all in a single message)
This is the best Salad Shooter I have ever had. So easy to use clean so powerfulWords can not explain the love I have for this Shooter
This screen works very well. There is some washing out if the room isn't completely dark but for the money it is a great buy. Still haven't figured out how to adjust the stop position yet. I think we need to take the screen off the wall to find the adjustment access.We like the feature that raises and lowers the screen when the projector is turned on and off. We would recommend it.
These headphones sound really good. They are pretty comfortable as well. They come with 3 earpiece sizes, a big case that's awkward to use, and a VERY handy little earbud case to keep from tangling the cord all the time.Also, preferred the wrap-around the ear design to the other model the just hangs straight from the ear.Don't think you can find better for the price.
I have Panasonic cordless phones all around my house. This headset works on all of them and leaves my hands free to do other things while I am stuck on the phone with someone. Sound and clarity is good. I also have a rather large head 7 5/8&#34; and it fits comfortably for me, not too tight. I have had problems with other headset giving me a headache because they fits too snug. This one actually adjust even bigger than I need it to, so no headaches for me. What more could you ask for $8? Great Product!
Update (9-1-2010)The sound on one side cut out about one year into use, which is pretty impressive given the beating that these headphones have taken. I'm considering getting another pair. Another thing to be careful about is the foam covers, which have a tendency to slip off.____Bought this pair of headphones due to the reviews that indicate it's durable and for the storage case. It's held up so far. Sound quality is pretty decent for the price. With the foam pads, they are actually quite comfortable. I've always had trouble with ear-bud style headphones not staying in my ears, but this pair actually fits. Hoping that these last longer than my last pair (3 months)!
The camcorder batter works fine. It is nice to have a backup when filming something long like a wedding. It was much cheaper than some other brands.
What can I say? It arrived on time. It was what it was supposed to be. I put it in my Garmin 255w. My computer recognized it. The Garminmap updating program recognized it. My map update went without a hitch. If I have future problems, I'll edit this review.
Love the product.. We can email instead of handwriting and Grandma can get news sooner rather than later (shes pretty deaf so phoning isn't a good option)!However I would always recommend setting up the machine at home to test... and on a weekday.We visited Grandma (3 hrs away) on a Saturday and couldn't get the machine to work.Tried calling customer service only to find out they are a Mon-Fri operation.Seems like Sat/Sun coverage would be a really good idea, no?Luckily we were staying on, so we called back on a weekday, followed the tests to discover we had a faulty machine.They sent us another no charge and a couple of weekends later we took it over to Grandmas, set it up again and we were good to go. They even credited our 2 week downtime.Now that its going... all is good and Grandma is very happy!
This backpack has it all. I bought it for my Canon Digital Rebel XTi and my 4 lenses, filters etc. The bag fully packed was quite heavy, but surprisingly very comfortable to wear on ones back. It even had the waist strap for more comfort. Many zippered pockets and places for all your "extra" little things. The thinner laces on the outside hold a light jacket which is a nice little added feature. And besides, we Canon people certainly enjoy anything Canon.
this product does what it says it will do. i have had no problems and would recommend ti to others.
It's as if this bag was custom made for the Canon PowerShot A20. The camera compartment is the perfect size; not too big or too small. The front compartment holds 4 AA batteries (a loop for each one), 2 CompactFlash cards and a box of 4 Duracell Ultra AA alkalines that came from a master pack from Costco (in case both sets of Ni-Mh's go belly up; not likely). Highly recommended for a camera the size of the A20.
as a paranormal invistigator with new england apparition i find this device works well when used with a digital hand held recorder just plug it into the mike jack of the recorder&lt; works great in this capicity
Great value for the price now I have all matching sony speakers and couldn't be happier these baby's will put out the sound solid wood cabinets ported enclosure .I have 4 of these being used for surround speakers on my 7.1 system and they will do the job you cannot beat a high quality speaker for the price I got these 10 dollars cheapper on amazon compared to Sony.com great price ,quick shipping,and great quality for now on when shopping online I will always go with amazon thanks
Update to my original 5 star review: lose 2 stars for poor build quality. The sliding button at the top is very poorly integrated. It appears to be a single piece of plastic simply snapped into another moving piece of plastic that pushes the metal plug prongs in and out. As soon as I encountered an outlet with a little resistance the button popped off. I was able to pop it back in, but it stayed loose. After about 20 uses, it completely broke off today when simply trying to extend the prongs (no outlet involved). I love the concept for this product, but the sliding button needs to be improved significantly.Original review: Having just purchased my first beautiful Apple PowerBook I was looking to protect it like a newborn! I checked the usual stores: Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy, Circuit City... they all had the same "Universal" protector that would have worked with my old Dell, but did not seem to have the same form factor as Apple's power cube. So I decided to look for a small protector with one or more standard power outlets. Most of the products I found at CompUSA & Micron Center all had prongs that jutted out and got tangled in the mesh of my laptop back-pack storage pockets and only had protection for telephone lines, not Ethernet cables like I mostly use when traveling.Finally I found this Protect It Traveler, made by Tripp-Lite. Tripp-Lite has a very good reputation and makes professional surge/spike suppression products. The specs are excellent considering the size of the device. Unlike most "travel" surge suppressors, this one has jacks that fit an Ethernet cable as well as telephone cable. Even cooler is the retractable plug... no more tangles in my mesh pockets or bent/broken prongs!This should be available in every store that sells laptops or other portable electronics!
This is an attractive little suede-like case for your Palm. It holds the Palm unit, a small pen and keeps it all protected. Good value.
The quality of material and fit (I have a MacBook) is wonderful. The color is great as well. The only drawback is that there is no closure...the top flap folds over the end of the laptop and there's nothing to keep it closed tight...no zipper or button. Still, the computer stays in the case very well...the problem I have is other things in my bag have fallen into the case.
If you are camping or hiking these are much too big to carry for a long time.
Burned 100 of these, not a single error.Good value, the little vinyl sleeves that they come with are useful as well.
I say these are excellent headphones (in the ear) for the price (~$25). Sound is clear, crisp, and the headphones do a pretty good job of isolating most of the outside noise. I give it only 4 stars because of 2 things... 1. the case is flimsy and there is no good way to carry the headphones, 2. the cord splitting the L and R is weird and annoying (the wire is supposed to go behind the neck).
Bought this on Black Friday 2003. Thankfully I purchased a 3 year warranty because I used it up! Two power adapters, two displays, and a cooling fan replaced. This thing runs slow and HOT. I upgraded another 512 of memory and checked the cooling fan and it is working. Unit runs so hot it shuts itself down. Last week it finally told me why, the harddrive started grinding and crashed! Now I need to decide if the cost of a new HDD is even worth it. I may just put the money into another unit instead.
Tiffen is made in the USA! Good stuff. Purists may disagree! For the Pix I take it's plenty good enough. Just right for enhancing some black and white shots I wanted.
i have had the sd800 for two years now. i've taken thousands of pictures, both portrait and landscape. they turn out fantastic. i've had several enlarged to 8x10 to hang on the wall. the camera has been dropped, bounced, manipulated by a one year old, used by teenagers, taken camping, etc. it has never failed me yet. the original battery is still going strong. the only problems i've had is that low light pictures occasionally don't turn out as clear as they could, but i'd say 95% of them have been fine. i am disappointed that canon no longer makes this model because i wanted to get some for my teens for christmas. the features are fun and easy to use. i've taken pics at the aquarium and they turn out really sharp. the color switching feature is a lot of fun and i've had fun with the kids and nature pics using the color replace feature. this camera has really taken a lot of bumps and still keeps going!
Just bought this camera for my 3 year old daughter. She loves it! I saw that some of the reviews mention poor picture quality but I'm not sure what they were expecting from the 640X480 resolution camera. I think the picture quality is pretty good for this type of camera that is really just for little kids to have fun taking pictures. It also has some really neat backgrounds, stamps, and other editing that you can do. There are also 3 games in the camera and my daughter had fun playing the matching game where they give you about 8 objects (flowers, stars, rainbows, etc) that you have to turn over and try to match. You can also take videos with sound, again not great resolution, but it is still a lot of fun for a little kid. It has 16 MB of built in memory so you really don't even need a memory card since it will already hold about 200 pictures with the built in memory. It seems to be built really well and most of all it is very easy to use. Highly recommended as long as you are not worried printing high quality pictures and want a camera that is just fun!
Despite carefully following instructions there were several small bubbles and one large one which could not be smoothed out. After removing the clear cover it could not be reused since the large bubble had damaged the cover.
I don't write many reviews but this webcam deserves one. Great price, excellent picture, good color and contrast. It beats many more expensive products and is certainly far superior to some of the Logitech products out there. I'm running a 2.4 gig machine with 512kb memory, Windows XP Pro, which of course did not recognize the driver compatibility but installed without a hitch anyway. This webcam works great with the software bundle it comes with, and it is an above average bundle at that. Works out of the box with Yahoo Messenger and Windows Messenger, no problem at all. Total installation time about 10 minutes. My only complaint would be that the stand for a flat panel monitor include some type of device that allowed for a firm attachment. I suppose a little velcro or tape would solve that problem. Other than that, you cannot go wrong with this purchase. Creative has another winner with this one.
You can get every goodies of network security from this little baby, except the DMZ and VLANs. In response of previous comment, you can always get PIX 515E, 525, or even 535 for more network demand. But again, basically they are all the same. The differences are only the DMZ, VLAN, and speed.Since this kind of product requires sufficient knowledge of networking, I advise not to blame products due to your lack of knowledge. Most problems with firewalls (and other networking devices) are improper choice of product, poor configuration, and lack of networking knowledge. You should know what you are doing and what are the implications.Cisco products have been proven as top of the line in regards of their customer services. As an example, go to their website. You will find wealth of networking tips, which is gold mine even for non-Cisco users. Never other companies have this kind of website.You can your every penny worth with Cisco products (including this PIX 501) as long as (one more time) you know what you are doing and why.
I have owned this lens for about a month now. I opted for this one instead of the 18-55mm kit lens upon reading numerous reviews that it is a great general purpose lens for starters.I have to say I am impressed with Canon's USM system... and a relatively fast auto focus. I havent had a single time when the subjet was out of focus because of the len's mistake.It is pretty sharp around f5.6 all through the focal range.. mostly within 28-80mm range.To sum up:Pros:- A good general purpose Canon branded lens. 28-105mm is a decent focal range for starters.- USM is great.- AF is good.. mostly accurate.- Light weight, not bulky in size.- Decently sharp throughout most of the range.Cons:- Colors are not very bright or vibrant.. but a little post processing is all it needs.Final notes:The 28-105mm is great for its flexible range and the decent sharpness and USM... I have used it for everything from semi-macros to portraits to landscapes to long exposure shots at night to birds. And the build is professionally solid. Worth the money!!
This sucker is an AWESOME case. Seriously awesome. Like all Pelican products, it's gonna be around longer than me. But the wheels in the photo do not come with the case. I should have read more carefully and not trusted my eyes. That being said...why have a photo with an accessory that isn't included with the case? Kinda deceptive.Anyways, buy it with confidence. This case rocks.
This is the most pitiful excuse for a printer I can imagine.At first it turned out fairly good quality, and fast output---but in short order it quit feeding paper, no matter what steps I took. FAQ at Xerox troubleshooting site recommends you &quot;fan&quot; the paper---that doesn't work. I've uninstalled, reinstalled, looked for newer drivers...checked for jams....added, subtracted paper --and finally give up. A printer, despite it's low cost, should be one of those items that HELPS a home/office---not causes additional grief. Never, again, Xerox.
the case works great with the GPS. Its super durable and the gps fits snug inside it. the lanyard works good too and is helpful when you are hiking and don't want to pull it in and out of your pack or pockets. and as described, dust doesn't stick to it. I was shooting guns on a riverbed with the gps just laying in the sand and no sand got under the case. Just goes to show how well it fits the GPS.
Using this scanner is a frustrating experience. The current software from HP's site does not work well with Mac OS X. There is an option to descreen, but it doesn't do anything. The descreening option is either on or off, there are no parameters to set. The software interface is not intuitive, and the scanner is noisy, too. This is some of the worst software in recent history. There is no "scan" button. What kind of scanning software doesn't have a nice, big "scan" button? Don't buy this scanner. Buy an Epson or Agfa instead.
This is a great antenna. I had one 25 years ago and it's a great alternative to the 102" whip especially for a car. I'm getting back into cb'ing and this is the first antenna I go to.
Unfortunately the product description didn't mention they won't attach to a computer, and this was my mistake in assuming they would. So I got them, saw the cables enclosed, called Sony, was told there isn't a way to attach them to a computer and had to return them. My mistake, but I'm writing the review so no one else makes the same mistake.
this thing rocks . i have it powering a single 12in rockford sub and it sounds like i have 2. it gives me just the sound i was wanting.
This book inspires me because the photographs included are a bit on the mundane side (or at least as mundane as Holga photographs could be). I thumbed through it right after I got it and was inspired - to take better pictures than half of the ones included in the book. I think it's an excellent source of information for the ultimate beginner who knows absolutely nothing about medium format or toycam photography, but the problem with this is that as their skills grow, this will not remain a handy reference.Some of the tips are helpful and intriguing...but only if you know nothing about what Holgas are capable of. If you know you can expose the same shot as many times as you want, then you most likely have already figured out the concept of exposing a roll, rewinding it, and trading with a fellow Holga snapper.Some of the tips were new to me, and I did utilize them - namely the spooling of two rolls of 35mm film onto two empty 120 spools. (I keep thinking there was another, but for the life of me, right now I cannot think of what it was.)Overall, it's a good source for the very uninitiated. It's inspiring, whether you are inspired because you like the included photographs or you don't. Some of them are wonderful, and positively inspired me to load up my Holga. It's nice to have lying around, and there has to be a tip for everyone, no matter how experienced they may or may not be. I do think the price is a little hefty for what is included, but it's up to the reader to find their own deal.
i used some far more expensive shure in-ear buds for a while, and some other pair prior to that, also expensive, but for whatever reason they all ultimately fray at the jack and regardless of sound quality the connection gets iffy.so, i decided to look for yet another pair of in-ear but slightly less expensive and these were recommended to me by a friend. half the price of the shure's and 95% of the quality, and the cable feels more rugged so i hope they will actually last longer too.i have no complaints at all, and they kill 85% of the outside noise. not 100, but that's not a bad thing if walking in traffic.
I recently bought this item after returning the horrible "ilive" boombox. I gaurantee you won't find better sound quality at this price range....very full, rich sound. I wonder if the reviewer below me "wiggans" who said "good but not great" even has this unit....He says he experimented with the sound settings....there are no sound settings to experiment with....no equalization at all.....it doesn't need it. If you're looking to spend about $100 on an ipod docking radio, trust me.....you won't find better than this.
I bought an adapter to substitute my XPS M170's original one.The system boots ok, which does not happen with all adapters out there.The cords is short, but it doesn't bother me.The reason why I deducted one star is a little humming when my system is running at full steam (playing game and with 4 USB powered devices plugged in)
Having issues of freezing up when useing with instant messengers, otherwise great buy for the money.
I keep some earbuds in my purse for the gym and such... this is great for keeping them from being a tangled mess!
I bought the Docupen to do one thing and one thing only: to scan text in books to avoid having to use a flat-bed scanner and stress bindings to get full page contact with the platen. However, it's nearly useless for that. Unless the page is perfectly flat (that ais, NOT in a book) it's impossible to move the Docupen evenly down the page, and even scanning from the gutter to the edge didn't help much. If the page is at all curved, forget it. In addition, the pen slips even when when scanning single pages on a flat surface if the paper is calendared ("glossy"), The bottom of my junk drawer is the Docupen's home now.I didn't expect miracles when I bought this, and don't really care about the clunky software, the wonki controls, and the other weirdnesses that the other reviewers have mentioned; I was willing to put up with all of this as long as I could get a decent text scan in the end. Can't do that, though.I wasted my money.
This unit was recommended to me by my favorite MAC guru and works perfectly. Looks good. It's plug and play. 0 hassle. I would buy it again. Be aware that it runs very warm to the touch. That's normal from what I hear and read.
I still bought this DVD player even I saw so many bad reviews. I am using it for about couple days and so far so good. The only thing I don't like is you can charge the battery where you are using a AC adapter....
Bought this Reader with my new Canon 330 and the downloads are INSTANT. Love it. Am buying more as Christmas gifts.
I have owned 2 of these systems and I won't be buying a third. Both times the monitor stopped working within about a year even with very intermittent use. The on/off switch on the monitor stopped working both times. With the 1st system I checked out getting the switch replaced and was quoted >$100 which was what the whole kit cost to begin with. That was on top of a $40 fee to have the monitor "looked at" to see what the problem was. Stupidly, thinking I just got a lemon, I then bought the same thing on ebay for about $100 and the exact same thing has happened to the second monitor. I can normally fix a lot of things myself but this monitor switch has about 6 different soldered connections so it's beyond my ability. Also, particularly on the second monitor the sound was horrendous.....very loud white noise when you turned it on, even with the volume turned as low as it would go. When it all worked it was fine but don't expect the thing to last. You'll get maybe a year at most out of it. As an aside: I recently had a problem with another GE appliance, and when I contacted GE service for help in fixing the problem their responce was "call a service person to fix it". I did figure out how to fix it myself after an internet search for no cost. Calling a service person ,I'm sure, would have cost $100.
I'd highly recommend this product for anyone taking sports pictures. The grip gives one versatility to turn the camera "sideways" and still have a firm grip and easy access to the camera features. Plus it holds two batteries which gives you twice the power supply. I wish I would've bought mine sooner!!!!
Tiffen has always produced quality products. Although the UV filter is a simple accessory, it is absolutely necessary to protect your lens.Tips: Have the correct filter size ready for each lens you own. Put the filter on the lens as soon as you get your lens. It is much easier to clean the filter than to clean the surface of your coated lens. Also, if the filter is scratched, replace it. Easier to replace a scratched filter than to repair a scratched lens.
I take this on trips and it really helps. I can get myself and co-workers connected with no problems. No more fighting over a limited number of ports. I've had it around 7 months (purchased March '11).Another reviewer mentioned the plug protruding a bit from the box. I agree; it could be a better, more solid connection, but it works.Note: Amazon put this review under the wrong product; should be...5 PORTS MINI NETWORKING SWITCH
My TV arrives in less than a week! Unlike a lot of others who take too much time to get what you want right away.The viewing is awesome! Even my neighbor commented on how sharp it is and how bright it is. Just like all the other reviews, I love my TV! Now my neighbor has bought one just like it. Unfortunately for them, they went somewhere in town and bought one at a much higher price - plus taxes - even when I told her how easy it is to order from Amazon online. She just couldn't wait to get it.Pros: It is large and clear enough to read the "fine print" from the back of the room. Other TVs required glasses for us folks who can't see well far away! Put the glasses on the table and enjoy the show!The TV swivels on the base enables us to view the news/programs from the dining table.Flat, non-glare screen glass means no shadows from lights or sunshine. The sides of the screen are a shiny black material and doesn't interfere with the clean, sharp picture. It looks classy.Cons: The internal sound system is not the quality of sound I had expected, but I had already read reviews stating this of this model. It didn't really have a high priority on the sound since we'd already been wired for sound all over the house. We hooked our surround sound system to the TV and it sounds terrific.
I have the version of this player with an LED display. Very easy to set up; Has all the customization settings (like letterbox or modified picture size). Crystal clear picture, and great sound that I connected to my home stereo (thus creating an instant home theater). Comes with a small remote (not universal). Note the chasis is not small, and did not immediately fit inside one of the shelves of our cabinet. Make sure you check the size first.
The price is high, but this cartridge provides very good quality. I won't risk messing up my high priced printer by using cheaper reconditioned cartridges.
When my Panasonic ER411 Nose/Ear Hair Trimmer recently weakened to the point of uselessness even with a fresh battery, I decided to try a different model. This one claims to have an "improved Fine Cut Blade", so I bought it (at Best Buy for $18.99.) So far, the new unit works fine, but since it comes with a one year warranty, I'm definitely retaining my receipt until that year is up, based on problems others have had with the ER411 and other models of various brands after as little as a month of use.Interestingly, you can buy a replacement blade assembly for this directly from Panasonic (www.panasonic.com/personalcare) as part# WER416H1058, though at $9.47 plus shipping, it might make more sense to just replace the whole unit once the warranty is up.
As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent", a former radio disc-jockey, and a collector of music I am often asked to write and or discuss various tape products as well as recordings from the 60's and 70's.The Maxell XL2 and XL2S have long been the standard for blank chrome tapes (Position 2). The long term reliability is superlative as well as the initial quality.I have used thousands of Maxell tapes the past three decades plus and have never been disappointed with their audio tape or video.In order to receive the optimum performances please keep the tape heads clean. If they are not regardless of the great product, you will hear a muddy sound on playback.For music recording Maxell's chrome tape will surpass the harshest critic's expectations. If you are recording voice, only Maxell's Position 1 (Normal Bias) will be suitable for your needs.Enjoy the music and be well,Craig FentonAuthor of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"
As many others have said, this is a fantastic thermometer. It has one major downfall and that is the range.It is advertised as 100ft and I have confirmed that to be true, but only when both the transmitter and receiver are outdoors and within line-of-site of each other.When you come indoors, range is drastically reduced. I created this tutorial on how to increase the range of this product so it still works well when you come inside. Use at your own risk![...]
I now work in a pretty noisy environment. My work requires me to be available to my colleagues, but I also need a little bit of isolation for focus, and it's kind of hard when there are many conversations going on at the same time. I needed something easier to put on than my Audiotechnica ear clips, without compromising too much on sound quality.What I love about these headphones is that they're very comfortable. I've had these on for hours on end with zero problems. Sound quality is reasonably good as well, and thus far, I've no complaints, but again -- open 'cans, noisy environment, with my iPhone as my sound source, so please keep that in mind.Where they fall flat -- these come with the big stereo plugs, and once you put on the adapter, well, I'm afraid I'm going to snap off the plug off of my phone's PCB. Do yourself a favour and grab the Grado Mini Adaptor Cable or something similar. Having a flexible piece of cable in between the 1/8" and 1/4" jacks makes a world of difference when it comes to not being scared for your equipment.Also remember -- these are open 'cans. This means they will leak sound even if you're not blasting music. My girlfriend frequently asks me to turn down my music because she can't hear the tv while I have this on next to her. We've since made peace by my leaving these at the office.
Perfect fit, not too loose or tight. Shot a few subjects directly with my 50D/430EXII and the photos with this diffuser are much better than I expected; not only eliminating/reducing hot spots but also giving a more realistic and warm appearance overall. The best $3 (including shipping) I've ever spent!
I bought the monitor to go with an in car DVD player. However, the universal (?) head rest mount wont fit my KIA Sportage head rest. Monitor works well though.
I have been using these batteries for years in my Olympus Digital Camera and ALWAYS keep spares in the camera case. We take hundreds of pictures per year and maybe replace the battery every six months. My camera flashes a red battery icon when the battery is low, so I never miss the shot of one of the kids jumping a wake on the wakeboard. Great battery! Thank You, Kodak!
Back in February or March, I purchased the Philips AZ911117, or something similar to it because I don't know exactly what model I had. I think a reviewer on here wanted to know it's durability...well, here it is for you and everybody. That CD player was practically impervious during the 9 months of torture I put it through: countless falls onto concrete floors, spills *into* the CD player, even the CD cover even broke off a couple of times, but I managed to secure it back on again (but one last note: I would NOT recommend testing it's durability with the &quot;tests&quot; listed above). I went through about 7 or 8 pairs of headphones because they were into all of the falling/spilling action also, but did not survive the torture as well. I decided to give the player away last week to somebody because I kind of already knew that I was getting another for Christmas. As one may expect, it was not in the greatest of looks or working condition, but played CDs nonetheless.The AZ923017 CD player is 10 times better than the one I had previously. 45 seconds of skip protection instead of 40, CD-R and CD-RW compatibility (the most important feature for me), 2 bass (DBB) levels, and an AM/FM radio which needs no antennae and still does an excellent job picking up radio signals. The only cons to this system is the alarm system, which I would probably never use anyway, and the headphones are huge (but fit my big head nonetheless :P). Also, like on the other player, the annoying beeps for every button you push, and your CD player settings are resetted to the default every time you open the cover. But these are very extraneous and do not make a big difference, and don't even compare to the durability of Philips CD players. I won't have to worry about this one holding up if it is built like the last. Definitely recommended a million times over other CD players I've had.
Used three different times so far and the quality seems good. Fits well and have gotten compliments. Will recommend to others. Amazon is the place to get these products. Good price and fast delivery.
The picture quality is good and the LCD screen is bright.When you think you have the perfect moment and press the button to take the shot, you actually have to wait another second or two before the camera actually takes the shot.It's a fairly commmon issue with a lot of point and shoot digital cameras but it's annoying nonetheless.
If you see the Polk name, you know you're getting quality. A lot of people are using these as surrounds, but I have them up front and I'm completely happy with the performance. They put out great, full-range sound from 2-way speakers. They image movie soundtracks very well, and provide accurate dialog, sound effects, and music. I'm pushing them with a Sony 7.1 receiver, 110 watts per channel.
I bought this for my wife for Christmas. She would never go out of town to visit our family or travel to another city to go shopping. Now, she has no angst about leaving our home town without me. It is easy to use. She learned to use the basic features All in all, she loves it.I have not used any other GPS unit, so I have nothing to compare it to. I could not believe it does not have major truck stops as a point of interest. It did not have the restaurants or the gas stations affiliated with this truck stop.
The item came exactly as described in brand new condition. Extremely fast shipping and shipping material condition and application was perfect. This little item is saving us hundreds instead of renting a modem from Comcast. Not to mention is was 20$ cheaper than what they were selling one from them for!
This device didn't work at all. Also the driver disc doesn't identify which drivers are for which devices. (IE: The phrase ST100S is not mentioned on any drivers, and there are a lot).Went to their website and downloaded the drivers. The folder for XP was empty. (Even though XP is supposed to auto install this, nothing I tried worked). Refund was instant and I didn't have to return defective product!
Awesome! It takes time to play the movies in order to transefer them but it is very easy and saves a lot of money! A great buy.
I just purchased this memory expansion card for my new Treo 700w. I am ecstatic with it, as it holds 1GB of memory - invaluable for my Smartphone. Do buy!
Anyway its about as good as can be expected for the price.Good for gaming and movies / 5.1 channelSound blaster Audigy is a better card, but will cost more.
The ipod has really made things nice. It's integrated into my car, my work, my home, my school, and anywhere I go. I love it. The video is a life saver for trips. Make sure to find a good converter though, so you don't have to re-buy movies you already have on DVD. I use PQDVD, it works great.
Excellent quality photos in dim light. At 3200 ISO, photos are washed out and noisy, but still good for capturing an image you would otherwise miss. Option to limit ISO to 1600, or to 400. Camera will use any speed up to the limit. 400 ISO is extremely good. As good as my Canon Digital Rebel xti. Usual modes I never use (flower, landscape, etc.), but one unique mode I use all the time: no flash/flash. The camera takes a picture without flash up to 3200 ISO, and then takes a picture with flash immediately after. Usually takes less than one second to capture both images. No flash doesn't surprise anyone and ruin the candid shot, while the following flash guarantees you'll get the image, even if the "warm glow of candlelight" is ruined. I always have the camera set to this mode. Uses xD cards, which I hate, but if you buy a 1 GB card you'll be able to take 400 - 500 photos without ever needing to change the card. Also, battery life is unbelieveable! Fully charge the camera over several hours, and you'll be able to take 400 photos, half with flash, before the battery is drained. Fuji-brand underwater housing is optional, watertight to 40m (121 ft.) Camera comes with underwater setting to intensify non-blue colours, and still keep the intense blue of the water. Literally *every* diver should have one of these cameras. I recommend this camera without hesitation. There simply isn't anything else like it on the market.
The Olympus Voice Recorder is one of the greatest investments I have ever made. It records in stereo, can be put onto the computer and CD's burned from the recording. This is a top of the line recorder and well worth the cost. It is small and easy to carry, yet does a powerful job in capturing voices.
It's a great mp3 player. You can sync music using WMP 10 just like iPod does it with iTunes. Also, you can just copy/paste or drag the files to Clix using Windows explorer, works like USB drive.Only thing I want them to add is the font size and car mode.I use the mp3 players in the car. iPod is good to control while driving. Clix is easy to control but reacts with some response time. When I clis one side of Clix, the screen doesn't light up until 3 sec later.
IF you are looking for a great HDMI cable for a VERY VERY Good price you cannot go wrong with this one. I hooked it up today and the picture is just as good as the brand name ones. Definitely worth giving a try.
A splitter can either work or not work. This one works: no detectable change in sound (listening through both a Bose Lifestyle 35 and new Sony headphones.) Connectors click into place and hold well. An inexpensive, effective solution.
this was bought as a christmas gift for my dad so we won't know how he feels about it until then. we like it well enough that we will buy one for ourselves.
For $850, this computer trumps all the others in it's price range.I was originally planning on buying a Dell even though I'm fully capable of building a computer myself. The family doesn't "trust me" to build a computer and wants some type of warranty. This computer, the Pavilion a1350n, passes up most of the Dell's line-up due to the Dual-Core Athlon X2 processor. This processor flies. (Its amazing how you can have 70 processes going on and the CPU Usage doesn't even pass 60%, I'm not lying!) The computer starts up within 20 seconds, isn't noisy at all, and you never have to wait for anything.The Pavilion a1350n comes with an LG Dual Layer CD/DVD Writer (HP DVD740i/b is the name in Windows XP) that works with tons of different DVD-/+R, DVD-/+RW, or DVD-/+RDL media. Never had any burn errors when making a DVD or CD.If your one of those hardcore computer gamers, then you only need a video card, preferrably ATI, and your set. I upgraded to an ATI Radeon X850XT ($179 on the web) and now Im doing great. Mind you, the on-board graphics will work with all the games out now too so, adding a video card is only for the gamers.The computer comes with a bunch of software from HP Photo editing, MS Office 2003, MS Works, Sonic DVD Creation, WinDVD to watch DVDs, and much more. Windows Media Center is great for the family but, the computer geeks will wanna throw on XP Professional.There have been ZERO problems with this computer, it still hasn't froze on me yet, and it still hasn't slowed down on me. The computer is totally upgradable for the future (Plenty of space on the inside). HP's tech support is much more responisive and "able to handle problems" then people think, but the great thing about this computer is...You won't even need to call them...9.5/10 so far.
After contacting the Creative Store via e-mail an being assured the SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio Sound Card worked with Windows 7 I ordered it, received it, and installed it. As a prior PC tech I have experience installing products. My primary need was for my microphone and speakers to work in Windows 7 as I had just upgraded from Windows XP. I got everything to work in Windows XP, but the microphone portion would not work in Windows 7.After three weeks of trying everything and reading many forums I came to the conclusion that the microphone portion of card will not work in Windows 7.I returned the card via a RMA and expect a full refund. I was also, disappointed that after three weeks I have not received a response from Creative's tech support. Also, Creative has no chat or voice tech support. I'm also disappointed that they farm out their purchasing to Amazon.I have sence purchased a Diamone XTreem Sound Audio Card, installed it and it works fine. They have a chat and voice support. I will never purchase a Creative product again or recommend it to anyone.
This item was supposed to fit the model of APC that I have but I had to disassemble the replacement battery and use part of the old unit with the new batteries to get it to fit. It does work and I am happy I didn't have to send it back.
Great product low profile PCI card works perfect installed without a hitch in Windows XP ProPrice is good, gets the job done what more can you ask for
Great flash drive.. and a great price! Can't be beat. Fits in my USB ports well along side other devices unlike my Dane flash drive that's too big to be used with other devices like a mouse or keyboard. Excellent!
So far been really fun along with helpfull. I origanly got it so that my wife could access etc. That takes away the time we spend together. Our Fun is all the way of the house. Often I found it isolated. This smart thing has allowed us along with myself less restricted or confined to the back on which it displays me. I have never even manipulated a befor. I always thought they were veryi limited and could not perform the average tasks. However I have been proven wrong. Surfing !!!!
These are definitely affordable, but get down towards cheap. The connectors don't really snap into ports. I've tried pulling up on the tab to expand it, but I'm worried I'll break them -- and it doesn't help much.The image displaying now is neither the one that was there when I ordered it, nor what I got. I got regular RJ45 termination plugs for cable ends; the current picture is showing female connectors.
Great protection that enables you to use the Griffin Road Trip without removing the case. Not as durable as the Speck ToughSkin but your ipod rests nicely on the docking area while still in its case.
Great camera... good quality pictures... easy to use... all of these are true of the K100D.However, one thing that hasn't been pointed out here is that you need to be careful, make that very careful, with older lenses especially if they are not Pentax brand. My dad left me a number of "K-mount compatible" lenses that were sears branded. Not only would none of them work on this camera one of them actually got stuck on the body of the camera and will not come off. Apparently they must have violated the letter of the k-mount spec in such a way that something is hitting. The lens went on easily, just like any other lens... but now is going to cost me as much as half the cost of the camera to remove.
I got this mouse a year and a month ago. It has started working erratically when it was about a year old. When I tried to close one tab on my browser it would close the whole browser. It would jump around and just act bad. I've replaced it but I still miss it. Or I miss what it was like when new. But I think a mouse should last more than 13 months. Even the old friction ball mice would last longer, especially one that cost $30. There's no way to take it apart, clean it out and fix it. It was just a waste of money.
Real piece of Chinese made French Crap (Dane Elec). I bought one and it was screwed up from the "get go"... the touch screen ran constantly and the reset feature didn't work. Worst of all there was absolutely no technical support...zip, nada, none. No way to contact Dane-Elec!Don't waste your money!
I did a lot of research before buying this item and determined that this was the right product for me- I simply wanted a good, inexpensive dvd player for the car to entertain my 1 1/2 year old. Just received this item, so can't rate it's longevity yet, but wanted to share a couple of tips! #1- BUY the warranty! Sure it's another $20-something on top of the price of this thing, but if you read the reviews, these tend to die early on- with the warranty you can have it replaced for free when that happens. #2- The screen does look like it will scratch pretty easily (as the reviews state)- I looked online for those film screen protectors people are writing about in reviews- the only item I found specifically for the Coby was on ebay and they wanted $10 plus $5 shipping for it- a piece of sticky plastic! I had a box of "laminating sheets" laying around that I picked up at my local Marc's store (closeouts/discount)- the box says the stuff is for self laminating photos, id cards and the like- it's just sheets of sticky plastic that you cut to size and stick on whatever you want to protect- sound familiar? I paid $1.99 for a box of 50 9x12 sheets- a lot less than what they want on the internet! I cut one to size and seems like it will work perfect to protect that easily scratched screen! I'm guessing you can pick up this stuff at your local WalMart... So between my warranty and my screen being protected, I'm crossing my fingers that we will be happy with this unit for a long, long time!
This product was a perfect fit for my computer.When looking directly at the computer you will forget that the privacy screen is on. I travel for work so the screen provides great comfort when working on a plane. I have had several other privacy screens over the years but this is the best.
Good value for little money. I use it in my canon rebel xsi and it works flawlessly so far. It was the best price on an 8gb sd card I could find.
There are a few keys to successfully using this product: the location of the antenna in your car; and the selection of an appropriate radio station.I have found that some German cars have antennas integrated into their windshields and/or windows. This works very well for the iTrip and results in excellent sound in my Audi. Having tried a similar product in a Jeep, it seems that those cars with external antennas have much more difficulty. The further the antenna from the unit, the lower the quality.Although Griffin does not making a point to recommend doing so, I found that trying multiple stations to find that with the least interference (i.e., the least signal being emitted from other transmitters) is also key. Doing so changed the qualty from moderate on the default 87.9 to excellent on 88.9 in my area....not for everyone, but very good for me.
I keep this around my neck - it goes from home to work to school with me and I keep a ton of stuff on it. Well worth the price, I highly recommend this product to everyone.
I used use HP printers and very unhappy with the HP printers.Why, because they engineered worng. You have to feed the paper always from the front and if you put thick paper it will jam or bad print job.I don't speak English well, however getting better. LOLAnyway, Please don't buy untill HP improve thier product. While you use HP printer may be you want to print birthday card that designed by you and use thick business card. HP printer can not handle thick paper like thick card paper ex...However, there is other product form not HP company, that can feed your paper from the back side, therefore the thick paper can easily go though printer without jamming paper or bad printer job.I am not against HP products but expecially printer. I just can not shot my mouth close, because the design is real bad.Another bad design is printer ink catrige. The the color ink catrige uses three different color. The problem is you have to get rid of whole ink catrige just one color is run out. and when you trying to buy in the market, it's very expensive to replace it. Why we have to throw it away all we need to change one color whitch run out?I hope you got idea from my review about HP printers. My mean all of them. I tryed most HP printers to print out my birthday card which is thick paper but not that thick. LOLHowever, HP printer has good printer quailty but, I just want them to improve.Thanks for reading my review.sorry about my spelling, I had real difficult time to write this review.
The build quality of the cable is good, works as intended. Handles gigabit network speeds without issue, would buy again.
After reading the reviews on Amazon and seeing the Samsung model in stores,I decided to buy Samsung.Received my order from Amazon within 7 days.Delivery was great by Eagle.Set was fantastic for one week.Sound went out.It took three weeks to get fixed.One reason was the holidays and another reason that Samsung only had one company under contract in this area.That company never returned calls,and when I called them they said they were didn't know when they could come and that they were very busy.Samsung was pretty good and was concerned enough to call back.They had to get a company from Maryland under contract.They were prompt found the problem and ordered new sound board.Returned within week and fixed problem.All is well.I guess it could happen to anyone.Just trying to write honest review.Yes, I would buy another Samsung product and always from Amazon my favorite place to shop.Al
I took a chance but shouldn't have. Speed was good, when wireless worked. Had good uptime for a few weeks then had to start powering down/up almost daily. No firmware update to try and fix it. Sent it back. Bought a Buffalo.
After all these years Tamrac still can't get it right.I shoot constantly for my Driving & Discovering Hawaii guidebooks. This is a holster, worn around the waist, so the hinge should open on the opposite side, and the top should open completely, AWAY from the user, and stay put, out of the way, so I can retrieve my camera without it getting caught up on the lid and my dropping it. Common sense: the holster is supposed to be about quick, easy access. Do these Tamrac people actually use their own products in the field? Apparently not.This thing also needs more pouches/pockets. My older Tamrac holster has a zipper on top of the lid for stashing stuff---batteries, charger, tapes, whatever---as well as another inside the lid. Additional pouches needn't be large: we just need to organize our stuff efficiently so we can find it fast, rather than have it all jumbled together in one place.
This power distribution unit is worth it for the Automatic Transfer feature alone. I am using it in a location where power is a problem, especially during the Winter months. We have two Tripp Lite UPS's, on two backup generators and use this PDU to transfer power if one of the systems fail.The only thing that would make this unit better, in my opinion, is if all the outlets were on the back instead of the front.
This small headset has bass reflex that no earbuds can match. Anyone that uses a MP3 player, or DVD player will be more than pleased with the sound quality
I love this camera, I use it alot and think it is fantastic. Love the features and the ease of use.
Excellent camera - what a bargain !! Easy to use (once you get thru the directions). A very capable camera and so tiny, it can go everywhere.
Range dimished every day until it was down to 3 feet on one control and 6 feet on the other in the space of 2 weeks. Had to pay return shipping and what am I going to do with the extra-cost remote battery that fits nothing else I have. I would give it 0 stars if that were possible.
I'm not a fan of Alpine Receivers they don't hold up. The speakers on the other hand are top notch. Play the song.Well, I'm hot blooded, check it and seeI got a fever of a hundred and threeCome on baby, do you do more than dance?I'm hot blooded, I'm hot bloodedYou don't have to read my mind, to know what I have in mindHoney you oughta knowNow you move so fine, let me lay it on the lineI wanna know what you're doin' after the showNow it's up to you, we can make a secret rendezvousJust me and you, I'll show you lovin' like you never knewThat's why, I'm hot blooded, check it and seeI got a fever of a hundred and threeCome on baby, do you do more than dance?I'm hot blooded, hot bloodedIf it feels alright, maybe you can stay all nightShall I leave you my key?But you've got to give me a sign, come on girl, some kind of signTell me, are you hot mama? you sure look that way to meAre you old enough? will you be ready when I call you bluff?Is my timing right? did you save your love for me tonight?Yeah I'm hot blooded, check it and seeFeel the fever burning inside of meCome on baby, do you do more than dance?I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded, I'm hotNow it's up to you, can we make a secret rendezvous?Oh, before we do, you'll have to get away from you know whoWell, I'm hot blooded, check it and seeI got a fever of a hundred and threeCome on baby, do you do more than dance?I'm hot blooded, I'm hot bloodedHot blooded, every nightHot blooded, you're looking so tightHot blooded, now you're driving me wildHot blooded, I'm so hot for you, childHot blooded, I'm a little bit highHot blooded, you're a little bit shyHot blooded, you're making me singHot blooded, for your sweet sweet thing
I got my pink mini ipod a week ago and I love it. Just one thing to know before you buy the ipod- you need Windows 2000 or Windows XP to download itunes to it. If you dont you can always download XPlay to your Windows 1998 or ME. Even though the ipod is kind of on the expensive side, it is worth it. It can hold up to 1000 4 minute songs!! It has excellent sound quality and is tinier than your walkman or diskman. They are very stylish too- they come in blue, lime green, pink, silver, and gold. I can take my ipod anywhere!!You can take your ipod almost anywhere, except in the water. You can take it jogging, to the office, in your house, etc. You can shuffle all your songs up and discover the songs you never knew about. The ipod also come with 4 fun games that you can play while your listening to music. They are Brick, Parachute, Solitare, and Music quiz. My personal favorite is the Music Quiz because it plays a song and you have to hurry and say what song it is before time runs out. The faster you know it, the more points you get.The only thing you will get frusterated on is downloading the songs. This process may take a while and you will sit for hours downloading music into your ipod. The best way to do it is to do a little bit a day or else you will get totally burned out!!The ipod comes with a firewire, 2.0 wire, a plug adaptor, itunes cd, the ipod itself (duh!), earbuds, and an instruction booklet. The hardest thing I had trouble finding out was how to turn the ipod off. You dont switch hold, you have to hold the >// button on the bottom for at least 6 seconds. Then it switches out and you can switch it to hold.
Ownership Experience:Bought this router in December 2010 for a two-story apartment I was moving into. The router worked well for the first 4 months and then it started dropping connections to various devices (iPads, Apple TV, laptops.) It was extremely frustrating to start watching a show on Netflix only to have the Apple TV return to the main menu because the wireless connection kept disappearing. It's worth noting that I have attempted to update the firmware but I have the latest version already. Resetting the router does not correct the wireless dropping issues. At a maximum, there are 10 - 12 devices connected to this network at any given time. I haven't bothered to reach out to support because past experiences with support from Netgear and D-Link have almost always proven fruitless. Now I'm on Amazon shopping for another router...This router manages an internet connection from Cablevision called Optimum Ultra which is 101 Mbps down/15 Mbps up.Range:I live on the same floor as the router and I get wireless speeds of around 40-60 Mbps with WPA2 security set up. Upstairs, my roommate gets speeds of around 30 - 40 Mbps. The entire apartment is about 520 sqft per floor so it's not huge and the range does make it to the second floor. I do wish the wireless speed would be faster on the second floor but since I don't live up there it doesn't bother me that it's a bit slower.Setup Process:The setup process was fairly easy for an intermediate user but more novice users might have a hard time setting it up because the web-based control panel for the router is a bit cumbersome to get through. In other words, while I might not have had issues setting it up, I don't think my non-tech savvy parents would have had as seamless of an experience setting it up.Final Thoughts:To date, I've owned an amazing D-Link gaming router that had to be replaced years ago due to a fall from poor placement. I replaced it with an Apple router which still works to this day but I didn't take with me to the new apartment because it didn't have gigabit ports or other, newer technology. This router has been average but the four month life span before causing issues that are impossible to live with has been very disappointing. I wouldn't buy it again nor would I recommend it to a friend. YMMV
Using a P4 1.6Ghz IBM T-30 laptop running WinXP with USB1.1, it takes about 19 minutes to burn a 700MB CD. Overall I think this is a pretty reliable product as the actual burning process is very smooth. I haven't run into any errors (will keep my fingers crossed). However, I found the Iomega HotBurn software to be extremely user-unfriendly, before you get to the point when it starts burning:1. After double-clicking the launch the application, it takes about 5 minutes for the logo page to disappear and find the burner.2. Moving around in the software across difference tabs and functions constantly causes the screen to freeze or become &quot;Not Responding&quot;, although hitting CTRL+Break will clear the dead actions right there. It's extremely annoying and may crash your confidence on the product.3. Neither the advanced mode nor the easy/wizard mode are designed for the easiest navigation for the user. Steps are not streamlined and you always think there could be something missing when you hit the Start button. So far I still haven't found the way to &quot;close the disc&quot;, always just waiting for it to prompt me.4. I also didn't like the way that detailed User Guide (I haven't read it) is only available on CD, while the quick installation guide is extremely simple. I always think it's up to the user to decide how much to read before he starts but the manufacturer should always provide easy/graphic instructions with as much details as possible.However, I must say I'm very satisfied w/ success rate of the CDs burned once it gets into real action. When I was using Roxio's Easy CD Creator 5 and MicroSolutions older Parallel burners, I wasted 1 CD-R for almost every 3-4 CDs I was trying to burn - that is with testing before burning. I haven't done any testing until now on HotBurn.Being in the software testing/implementation business myself, I think I'm very tolerant to minor bugs/inconvenience in software as long as there is no major show-stopers. The burner is worth buying. If you can't stand the software, shop around for an easier-to-navigate app to make your life easier.
I bought mine at MacWorld, where I got to meet the people who make them. They are a real development company working for real-world photographers. Almost immediately after I bought my reader, I dragged it across sub-Saharan Africa on some of the world's bumpiest roads in 115 average afternoon temperature, under conditions where almost everything broke-down (cars, generators; hard-drives, computers; lenses etc.). The Hoodman CF Reader worked flawlessly... in fact, it still does, even in my air-conditioned office.
I have a 2940. This product has played a total of 1 DVD. Don't waste your money on Go Video products.
i bought my x5 the same time video ipod came out and i should have waited for the ipod. the x5 is a great mp3 player but the screen is smaller then ipod. if you want to use the software that came with x5 then you need a PC. i have a imac and none of the software is compatible. the only advantage that x5 has is the built in fm tuner and ability to download pictures directly from digital camera to x5 which i never tried. if i had to choose between ipod and x5 i pick ipod because there is more support and more accesories to choose from.
I purchased this player the first week it came out and boy do I love it! Its so slick that i almost got mugged in the subway.lol. I dont care for video support and massive HD that holds thousands of songs. I wanted something slim and sexy and samsung delievered the goods.Ah yes, I just upgraded to 3.5 FW and I just love the custom settings for EQ and DSP along with visuals.The bass boost is seriously so sick that you can damage your hearing.My only regret is not having cool cases and accessories made for it.Two horns up.
I had to call customer support to get the correct software ID number. They have incorrectly labled the software.
This camera was sooooooooooooooooo crappy! The pictures only look good if it is poop! You should buy one!
This is the first monopod that I have had. I must say that like the Gitzo tripods that I own, it is very durable and easy to lock-you don't have to really twist the collars very much to get them to lock. Gitzo supports are expensive initially, but think in terms of having them last a very long time(a couple of my tripods are over 25yrs old) and you'll see that they represent a very good value. There are no rivets to get loose with usage and Gitzo offers accessories to adapt all of their supports to a wide variety of applications.
You can't go wrong with these cables.Good quality. Inexpensive incomparison to the $50 I paid. I paid 8 bucks for these :) They work great. Solid.
This is a very usefull item for Garmin etrex GPS owners. Very good fit and protection for your device. Buy it!
This is the most convenient tweak to SD cards around! You no longer have to keep a data cable or adapter in your digital camera case when travelling, since you can now upload images and movies directly to any USB port. I keep one of these in my day planner, much slimmer and more discreet than a jump drive for those 'sneaker net' file transfers at work.Performance is every bit as fast as other name brand SD cards, I experienced no noticeable lag on my 5mp digital camera. For the same price as a standard SD card, you get added flexability and convinience, and have to carry less stuff around!
The product worked OK for the few times that I used it. I did not use it for a couple of months and then the unit would not charge. I called the company's costumer support (they insist on only contacting them via email) and they said that the product will die if not kept charged for 3 months or more. They would not support the product as they only cover "manufacture defect." I've had many similar Li-ion batteries from other companies and never had them permanently die if you don't keep them always charged. I would keep away from this manufacturer from now on.
I did a lot of research befpre buying this lens, and all my research only compelled me to not buy this lens as many people had experienced severe front and back focus problems with this lens, however I still decided to go ahead buy the lens as I wanted to experience the lens for myself before making any decisions.My first impressions were very good, but as soon as I started testing the lens, I noticed that the lens had a front focus problem, especially wide open, but this didn't go away completely even when closed down to F2.0.I've taken some great sharp shots with this lens, but the focus is very hit or miss. Also, the focus isn't as fast I had expected even with the large aperture. In face the lens struggles to focus in low light even in scenarios where my 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 lens focuses relatively quickly.Pros: Fast lens, very sharp, very accurate distance meter, excellent build quality.Cons: Front focus issues, slow AF, lack of macro support makes shooting at wide open very hard.
I purchased the Canon Pixma 450 two years ago in conjunction with a new computer. It has been used in primarily in light duty volume applications with a few longer runs. To say I'm disappointed with it is being polite.This machine is S L O W and noisy. When copying from an original it grunts, groans, wheezes, whines, and then finally gets around to printing. Printing from the computer is a bit faster, but it still goes through the same gyrations.Paper print quality is fair at best. When printing from a copy, it requires manual darkening to duplicate the original.Photo print quality on photo paper is terrible. I have a 9 year old, bottom of the line Lexmark Z32 which has done a much better job.This printer is an ink hog, and the low ink level warnings are bogus. I have printed a full 4 weeks (light duty) after seeing initial warnings.Finally, it is now beginning to have some mechanical problems. It grabs the paper abnormally, and is leaving black ink spots on the corner of documents. I am actively shopping around for a new non-Canon printer.2/25/12Yes, I'm still putting up with this thing. The latest annoyance is an Error message on the little screen which says, "The waste ink absorber is almost full. Pres [OK] to continue but early replacement recommended. (See manual)."Well, the manual says nothing about a waste ink absorber. I called Canon technical support and they said it is a sponge which needs to be changed out, but which has to be done at an authorized repair center. They admitted that the cost would be higher than purchasing a new printer and said that eventually the machine will stop working because of this. So, I have a printer which is working (sort of) and have to trash it because of this. Talk about planned obsolescence! Oh well, at least I have an excuse to get rid of this thing now.
The product works well. The auto backup function is convenient. It ensures that anything I add will not be lost if anything happens to my computer.The included software hasn't slowed down my computer at all.
I got this hoping to have my final component for the digital transition next year - a digital tuner in a VCR/DVD recording combo. With an ATSC tuner, I thought you could record digital programming to VHS tapes as well as to DVD. WRONG! You are only allowed to record analog stations to VHS tapes, which means VCR recording will be useless in 2009. It'll only be useful to play back previously recorded tapes.Other than this issue, the unit works fine. It's simple to use once you get the hang of it. Just keep the manual nearby at first.
They look ok is about the only good thing I can say. Very poor, weak design. For Bose owners these are a rip-off. Bose was so intent that these stands only work with there one little speaker they broke every good design practice by using very small mounting screws with practically no edge distance. So if your speaker ever turns over with Bose little boxes on it you can expect a broker unrepairable stand. Being a design engineer I was able to foil there efforts by carefully oversizing the holes to take a normal screw and adding a second screw into my speaker case at the bottom. It looks great with my Gigaworks THX speakers and is much stronger than what Bose intended. Bose only provided the one undersized screw and a tiny plastic nub at the bottom which is supposed to barely hole the speaker straight. My speakers are now mounted much stronger than Bose's weak engineering and look a sound a lot better. I will be adding pictures of these.IMPORTANT NOTE: these speaker stands are advertised as 'universal' when in fact they are not. They are designed to only work with one Bose speaker, the small cube. I would have rated as one star but since I was able to mount my speaker even better than they intended, I will give them 2 stars for their failed effort a bad engineering.
This is the 2nd atomic wall clock I've ordered and this one was for a gift. We love ours and the recipient of the gift loves his. I would not even consider buying a different brand since we are so happy with this one. I just wish it would go more than 22 degrees below zero in the winter! However, once it gets that cold, it really doesn't matter.
This small vent is intended for installation in a small utility trailer. Although I can not yet report on how it works when installed, I found the battery operation of the light, fan and directionality of airflow works well. No sunlight indoors so do not yet know how the solar works. The fan makes minimal noise when the unit is held as it will be when mounted, however that disappears to no sound when tilted as little as 5/10 degrees.
I have used this case over ten times so far. It woks so good.
This solved the problem of charging my tablet since I couldn't find the charger that came with it. Very helpful.
I really wanted a 6T lens (no longer manufactured which fits a 62 mm ring). I purchased this in hopes that it would subsitute, not realizing that it was a smaller ring size than I needed. I went back and looked at the listing but did not see a ring size listed. So my disappointment is probably my own fault.As far as customer service, quality and shipping; this product certainly is high quality and shipping was prompt.
great antenna! truly durable. i can't believe the weather it has gone thru & still going strong. we keep it in our shed & it has gone thru several diff kinds of weather conditions.
This wasn't obvious from the product description, but this unit uses 2 usb ports (for supplemental power). That said, it works flawlessly and handles fingerprint recognition much better than I expected. I recently had my laptop and external portable hard drive stolen (with a sychronized copy of my work data - ouch), using this drive will keep me sleeping soundly at night if my hard drive is stolen again....
I had been buying the regular HP branded toner cartridges for my HP LaserJet 1022n so far. I have a small business and this printer is easy to connect to network as well. I print on an average of around 50 pages/day. This printer is giving the same best quality print after replacing with this cartridge. I am using this printer with this toner cartridge for more than two weeks now.The good about this toner cartridge:(1) Cheaper than the branded cartridge(2) Yields more pages than the regular standard ones(3) Print quality is as good as the standard branded ones(4) Item was shipped faster by the seller(5) This can be refilled with a refill kit easily (that is even cheaper), but you cannot do that every time. May be after couple of times, you will have to replace the toner cartridge. Don't have to make your hands messy. There is an inlet opening on this cartridge, remove it and add toner and plug it in. That easy!The bad:So far nothing!Great toner cartridge and I highly recommend this product.
Gives off ALOT of K band alerts. Build quality is very good. I have it hard wire. Saved my butt once. Was going 95 on the freeway, Ka started going off, so I slowed down and the car behind me changed lanes and cut me off and 45 seconds later a CHP out of nowhere flashed him. Well worth the insurance
I will only buy Canon replacement batteries any more. I bought an off brand last time and it only lasted a year before it started going dead and not taking a charge
These replaced MDR-A35 headphones, which just did not have any punch unless eq-ed. These headphones do great with my new phone based MP3 player that unfortunately does not have eq. These headphones seem to have a great compromise of small size and great sound. Much better than any ear buds or sports headphones I've tried. Seem well built for the low budget price.
Pros:- Does what it's suppose to do with excellence.- The Multiple Colors help a lot in organizing which cord go with what or which cord are what.- Velcro is effective and sturdy- Great priceCons:- Only bad thing about this, is I wish it came with more Ties, but I don't really think thats a good enough reason NOT to buy itOverall:Excellent choice if you don't want to get the highly expensive cable shields and very reliable. Great choice and Great Buy!
I brought these headphones because of the reviews of other customers and I must say they are all that. They did hurt my ears for a minute but I guess I have now gotten adjusted to them and for the price they work wonderfully I purchased 3 pair 1 just in case they broke 1 to use and my 18 year old Nephew borrowed 1 pair because his pair that came with his MP3 played just didn't do it for him when he tryed my Sony on he really was impressed so I lost that one. Thank you Amazon Customer you really are the best for information I buy nothing without reading the reviews first.
Well I bought this a year ago, and it worked great, for about 3 months then died. I was hoping that since it is so old (stopped making it a few years ago), that I had got one with an old battery, and that it was just the battery, so it sat there broken for a few months, and I finally bit the bullet, and ordered a new battery. Back to working great! Lost the one star due to getting an old battery, but its a great remote. The battery I bought was a Logitech battery, which works fine. I'm about 90% sure that with it using the same database as the Harmony, and the Logitech battery that Logitech made these, and you are getting an expensive, re-badged, harmony remote for a fraction of the cost, since they are discontinued.
I normally don't write reviews but i was compelled to write this one.. This is by far the WORST thing i ever bought on Amazon,,, The splitter was built like if i had bought them from a Quarter Machine at a grocery store....I HATE THE HEADSET SPLITTER , i literally ripped them up after one use ,no joke, thats how bad they are ....the sound is so bad ... DONT BUY!! i guess i should of known you get what you pay for,,,,, DONT BUY!!!!!
I purchased two Kinyo tape rewinders..brand new...and from the time I first started using them until now...they both bombed out. They wind just fine but neither one pops the lid open and the tape stays in the winder until you manually pop the lid. By then the tape is very very hot. If you have 20 some bucks to blow..I say buy them. But I am sure 6 months down the road I am going to be paying the trash man to haul them away.
I bought this after reading a few reviews and decided to take a chance. This product was a definite waste of my time. The look and quality of this reader is substantial for the price. The only problem I had was that it only worked occasionally. I have a 256mb lexar 12x compact flash for my digital camera and it seemed to work w/out any problems on my Windows XP. I have a 128mb Sandisk memory stickwhich I use for my clie nx70v and my system froze each time. I used a lexar memory stick and it worked half the time w/out crashing. I emailed Sandisk support and they were very responsive, but unfortunately had no helpful conclusions. I finally had to return this reader and purchased a Dazzle 6 in 1 reader and every card I had worked fine w/out any problems-even though it isn't a usb 2.0 reader.
I got this webcam so I could help my little brother with homework since I'm away at college.It worked perfect, he installed it on the computer himself and used it with Skype.
This is a really good minidisc player. I am using it now, this is also good value for money. Sony have really gone all out this time. The other reason that it is better than most other products is because it is made by Sony. Sony were the first people to make minidisc so they have better technology.
The HP JetDirect card that I ordered from SanTech worked perfectly on my old DOD surplus HP LaserJet 4+. I did have to set the IP address manually, but I wouldn't expect DHCP to work on a printer of this vintage. Instructions for setting the IP address by hand can be found on HP's technical documentation website. I did include a Link, but apparently external links are against Amazon review policy, as it keeps getting deleted. You may have luck with HP's Network Printer Installer Utility as well. Anyhow, this card added several more years of life to an old workhorse. Definitely worth the price!
A great corless mouse. Easy to use without much compplications. Very sensative and strong connection.
2 stars may not be fair and dramatic but thats what Im giving it. First off the picture above is NOT what you recieve, i submitted my own picture and thats the color display you get not Blue led with black background but blue background and black led. Whats the big deal you may ask? well a couple.-View angles of that type of display are very poor if you arent straight ahead or above it its hard to see and impossible at some angles.- Also is its VERY bright, I myself dont keep the clock that close to me but nor am I bothered by a light when I sleep but this thing does light up the whole room, 14 X 14. If you keep it on a night stand next to you it probably would be unbearable if it faced you.On to functionality, it worked great as far this goes. Id like the alarm to be a little louder but it worked fine. The projection is "NEAT" but I dont think it has any REAL use, it only works well in complete darkness and since its alarm clock and you have to hit a button to turn it on for a couple of second what the real purpose.The tempature device worked great, I kept mine inside and used the supplied wire to stick throw/under my window, it was only about 10 feet away and never clitched.I eventually return my clock because of the display but mainly because i also bought the model right under it and that DOES have the blue LED display which is better and made them not match. Now I have two clocks that match and you can see from anywhere in the room.
These headphones have a great sound. Unfortunately you really need to buy line level filters as you can, when there isn't anything playing through them, hear a hissing sound and noises anytime your computer accesses the Hard Drive. Unfortunately these line level filters will end up costing you more than the headphones do, so it is really too bad.If it weren't for that issue, these would be awesome headphones.So, if you have something playing through them all the time you won't notice the noise, but you will as soon as it gets quiet.
The first thing I did on this strip was to open it up. One was to see how it was built, and the second was because I wanted to see how I had to wire it. I was happy to find that all of the wires were shielded and enclosed inside the outlets wherever they met, Unlike a similar power strip that I had bought at a local store. I mounted the unit under my kitchen cabinets at an angle and wired it in to a gfci outlet. I would highly recommend this for anyone that doesn't want to have outlets in their counter backsplash. Very handy and there is always an outlet nearby that is available. I will be buying another one or 2 of these. One for the back or underside of my computer desk.
The Sansa e270 is a nice product worthy of your consideration. It is attractive and well built, although I would say due to the feel and action of the thumbwheel it may be slightly below at least the perceived quality of an iPod. It looks as good as or maybe even better than an Ipod though and appears to be durable.The FM radio works well and is a nice option. The expansion slot is welcome, as I realize it doesn't take all that much effort to fill up 6 GB. Next time I'd probably go with the 8 GB model.We also have the Altec Lansing IM510 Speaker System, which also works well. The combimation is plenty small enough to sit on a windowsill in the kitchen nicely out of the way. We primarily bought the system for this purpose, and it works perfectly as a kitchen radio/mp3 player.The menus and controls are all easy and intuitive to use.We haven't messed with the photo or video options yet. For me, the screen is small enough to make those seem more of a novelty than anything too practical. The quality of the screen is good though, so that's not an issue.I'd recommend upgrading the earphones, if you're planning to use those very much.Bottom line, the Sansa e270 works as advertised: about the same quality as an iPod, with more features and flexibility, and at a lower price.
I have had nothing but troubles with this boom box. The concept is great but it just doesn't work as advertized. Right now it is not working at all and it has been too long since I purchased so I don't think I can return it. I tried to get in touch with Coby but they don't have a phone number listed on their web site. I sent and email but got no answer. I wonder how some companies stay in business. I regret buying this product and I do not recomend it. I won't buy anything from Coby since if there is a problem there is no way to get support.
This lens is great and I am extremely happy that I bought it. Now I keep it on my camera a D90 at all times...it is hard to go back a slower lens. It is easy, fast and extremely sharp so sharp that it is almost scary when you take portraits because it shows every little detail that you may want to hide! A must have!
I purchased this to control my DS2114AT-TC from a laptop. It was literally plug-n-play with Linux and Kstars. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the supplied AstroFinder software.I use a cheap USB to serial converter to provide RS-232 connectivity on my laptop. The AstroFinder software failed to work with the XP assigned COM9 port, so I forced it to COM1 under the hardware advanced tab settings. When that failed to work, I set the Windows program compatibility option to Windows 98/ME. After a few more reboots, the program finally started to work.(Technical note: If you are trying to debug the serial interface with an external RS-232 monitor, be aware that the AstroFinder software does not appear to initialize any hardware handshaking lines.)Compared to Kstars, the AstroFinder software was archaic and very slow. The graphical interface was reminiscent of an older DOS application. Browsing the sky can only be described as "painful" when compared to the speed and user interface of Kstars.Perhaps my biggest software complaint is that the top menu buttons only show up as relatively small icons. There are no pop-up windows describing their function, requiring one to consult the PDF documentation, or click on the icon to see what happens.The ONLY reason that I even bothered booting up Windows XP and installing the Meade software was to simplify the update of the satellite Keplerian elements. Even that was a time consuming hassle. I found that it was far faster to just enter the data manually from the telescope.Overall, I am pleased with the quality of the proprietary serial interface cable, but I will likely never again use the AstroFinder software. I will consider this as the purchase of an interface cable with a bloated demo-ware application included as a teaser. This is fine with me as the cable, Kstars, and Slackware Linux work extremely well controlling the DS2114 from my Dell Mini-9.
when combined with a CS1 center. Could not be happier. Clear with good sound field.
These did what they were supposed to. They were less than half as much as they are from HP, they were even HP brand. It came shipped in a big envelope instead of a box so it came in the mailbox (just so you know).Easy to install. Good product.
I have been on a bit of a quest for decent and user-friendly noise cancelling cans for a few months. I use trains and subways to commute, and I think I did damage to my hearing years ago when I would drown out the subway noise with my headphones. I figure noise cancellation (or reduction) technology would help prevent further damage. I had the Sennheisser PCX-250 (list $150), which sounded reasonably good and had fairly effective noise cancellation, but was very cumbersome to use, with a lot of cords to get tangled with the remote cords on my CD player (iRiver SlimX 450). They were fairly comfortable. I then moved to the Aiwa branded Sony noise cancellation phones (list ~$60). These do not have a separate battery/circuitry compartment like the Sennheissers, but instead, like the Koss QZ-50, have these built into the headset. They are moderately comfortable but bulky. The noise cancellation is pretty effective, although it adds a significant amount of hiss (more than the Sennheissers). The sound overall is balanced, a little bass-heavy and ragged in the treble range, but overall quite listenable. Best of all, the Aiwa is very sensitive, so it is easy to drive, and saves CD player batteries (since you run the player at lower volume levels to achieve the same loudness). I tried the Koss QZ-50 because I hoped the behind-the-neck design would be more comfortable and less geeky looking. Also, I love the Porta-Pros, and was hoping the QZ-50 would sound like them. The QZ-50s sound just OK. Not very extended in the bass, no better than the Aiwas up top. They are fairly comfortable, although the earcups tended to slip down off my ears when I walked. Unfortunately, while the noise cancellation processing does not add any significant hiss, it also doesn't seem to reduce noise at all. Add to that the QZ-50s high impedance (which requires higher volume settings on the player), and the QZ-50 is not worth keeping. I'd try the more expensive Koss QZ based on the Porta-Pro, but it, too, uses a separate, wired compartment for batteries and circuitry. I do not recommend the QZ-50 as a solution for listening in noisy environments.
You get what you pay for, this is terrible. I ordered three, waste of money. The pages are sewn into the folder and can't be taken out or replaces. The cover is the quality of a cheap piece of plastic. These are going back to J & R.
Can't say enough about this product....really a great purchase at an unbelievable price!
As advertised, small, well packaged, no surprises really. The unit gets warm to the touch in operation, almost hot really. I'm not sure why since this isn't an amplifier. A little temp I can see but this is really quite warm. 5 stars except I'm expecting the heat factor to shorten it's lifespan or cause future problems. Still, can't beat it for the price. I'd buy another.
The item does not work, it does not do what it suppose to do. No image was seen in non of the interfaces connected to the switch. Unfortunately, I was in a rush when I got this item, it arrived very late and didn't deliver what it sold, later on I saw the reviews for this product and they are all bad, so the fact is that they should remove this piece of junk out of the market. I will loose my money cause I don't have the time for the return process, that is the reason I shop in amazon no time to go to the store, so if you guys receive certain quantity of complains please stop sponsoring a bad vendor.
this is a very good radio, espically for the money, installs almost anywhere, and the inline fuse that comes with it a nice add on. finding appropriate wiring for the antenna can be challanging if your local radio shack is umm...full of very "helpful" people... but its not hard... highly recomended
You won't make a mistake for buying this cam. I recommend to everyone.
Simply amazing....you can use it with both MAC and windows..and very light weight slim object....Really good..
This VCR is of very good quality, winds lightning-quick, very quiet. I was also very impressed with the ease of registering the product's warranty and was able to register in online at RCA's website. Very pleased with my purchase!
Bought this with my Tivoli Mk2 stereo. Great bass and not too thumpy. It really makes a difference and I cannot imagine my system without it.Placement is all and you really have to make an effort for the best place. I found the existing audio cord too long and bad quality and after replaceing it with a Monster shielded audio cable a lot of static and interference stopped. Same goes for the audio connections for the cd player. This sub although small makes a big difference.
After reading good reviews for this on Amazon.com, I purchased it February 2005. Now I am seeing the more critical reviews from the period after my purchase. The criticism is justified. Within the first 90 days, the Magnavox MPD720 was no longer playing despite no abuse - usually played from my nightstand. I sent it back to the manufacturer who replaced it. Recently I began to hear the dreaded grinding and see the now familiar mid-scene pause - it has stopped loading. So within a year, two machines failed.I did not feel the volume was adequate from the beginning. The battery did work well on a vacation last year; however, it protrudes in such a way as to make the unit not fit in the case when used to hold it in position in a car.Yesterday I purchased a Philips portable dvd player which was recommended on this site. It is the same company as the Magnavox, but the model looks like a completely different product so I can only hope. I do not have the budget to replace it annually.The best reviews are not the ones from people who have just turned on the machine or are quoting the product sheet, but who have had some time to see how the machine works over time.Thanks to others who took the time to analyze what they do and don't like about their portable dvd players. Without these informed comments, we are buying blind.
Pros: Does its job and does it well. Nice slim design and looks nice unlike previous surge protectors that were bulky and ugly. Outlets are well spaced. Specs say it provides good protection. Price was good when I bought it. Never had an issues after getting it. I had my TV,XBOX hooked to it. It fits under the desk very nicely and has a nice long cord. Very good design.
I just needed a mouse pad. I didn't need any special pictures, text, or any designs on my mouse pad. I just wanted something original and basic and simple. What i received was perfect and great in size. I recommend this product.
Good connectors at a good price and fast shipping. Good company to buy from.
There is nothing wrong with this modem except the fact that it has an upgraded version available that suits the requirements of the cable television.
I purchased this camera for a friend. The camera turns on and shuts off right away. He's tried several sets of batteries to no avail.I will be calling Sony on his behalf given that he's overseas and can't do it.I am dissapointed that it does not work which may point to the Quality Assurance efforts at Sony.I am hopeful it can be resolved easily and a replacement is not required.Thanks.Angelo
Two to the pack as mentioned before and they work. This is just a capicator (with handy leads) that blocks the lows from your tweeter. I use my speakers for stage and I don't care if highs get to the woofers, but lows will blow the horns out or distort the sound. I have used these several times and what can you say but that they work and the cost is great.
I had minor compatibility issue with one of the PC i have. After a couple of month of usage it will develop a issue with the PC where when i switch to that PC it will continue to blink the green light and will not turn solid and i was not able to see what is going on with that PC. After i plug all the cables and reconnected back to the KVM it will work. Can not get it to work if i only unplug the problem PC, all the cable needs to be removed ( i guess for it to rest or something).
I was very impressed with the quality of this cable. I did about an hour's research on HDMI cables and these turned out to be the best ones. The people at Best Buy were recommending the Monster cables for $100 but these work just as fine at a fraction of the price. They can handle up to 1080p and work great with my PS3 and cable box. With this cable, you can't go wrong!
good stuff. They're only 30 bucks and they're excellent quality. The sound is very good, bass is great and even at max volume, and treble is excellent too. They're dj headphones, so they only have one wire coming from one side which is great and you get less tangles.The reason i took off one star though, is partly because the wire is ridiculously long for practical uses, but mainly because after around two hours for me, my ears start aching because the headphones fit so snug. The complaint about the wire really isn't a big deal at all and it can be a nice thing to have sometimes, but other times it can be a slight annoyance. I've only had the headphones for a few weeks, so it could be that i have to break them in a bit before they stop hurting my ears. It's a great product though, and easily worth the price.
The Netgear folks have done it well -- a sturdy and aesthetic 802.11b product offering that most of us can finally afford. I am reviewing the new MR814v2 router, smaller and lighter than its predecessor. I started by testing direct network connection through one of the 4 ports -- its Web interface is clean and easily understood, and more reliable than Linksys's. I then installed the Netgear 802.11b wireless card on my laptop, and its MAC was automatically detected by the MR814 (default configuration has no security or encryption enabled, which I strongly advise to do after successful wireless hookup &quot;in the open&quot;). Total time to install, get connected and secure the wireless connection: 15 minutes. I even had time to upgrade my router's firmware from their Web site. Then tried it around our two-floor townhome, backyard, etc., and getting very good to good signal strength in the farthest corners. When my DSL only gives me 1.1 Mbps downstream, this signal strength is more than enough for surfing. File copy speed between my laptop and my Linux server was also very decent. Strongly recommended!
We were a little apprehensive about ordering a this item - and this type of item - online. After getting some run around from a local retailer, we considered that a) we have always been very happy with Amazon and their service; b) the price difference was significant and; c) Amazon delivers, so we didn't have to figure out how to move the TV from the store to home. Delivery was very easy - they called, they were punctual, we were home, they brought it in . . . no problem. With White Glove service, they were supposed to hook the TV up and take way all the packaging, but the TV was cold and we didn't want to hook it up right away, so it worked out well for us. TV works well, picture is great, very happy!
I bought this cable after reading several post about other more expensive cable being ripoffs. It works great. I have used it for a couple of months without any problems.
The AD-24 'should' work, but it is not exactly the same output voltage as the AD-30. When the specs for the item specify an exact model, I expect THAT model, not some other one that is close.According to the manufacturer's specs the AD-30 was replaced by the AD-24, but some users have reported that they do not work with the older labelmakers, including my 520 model.In my case it seems to work so I will count myself satisfied and keep it. So this is a positive review with a caveat that the buyer be aware that they may not receive the model number that they ordered, but a replacement model that should be equivalent but may not be in all cases.
This product is intended to ONLY work with an Intel Celeron based motherboard. Do not attempt to use this in an AMD-based machine. Don't waste your time here.
Living in Switzerland, I bought a like device from a local multiple store. It would not work with my HP DJ 720C but did work with my Canon BJC 250C. In addition, from this same store I bought a 4 to 1 USB switch (to connect up to 4 PC's to one printer). This box worked with the motherboard USB's but happily blew the O/P driver circuits of my dual port plug in adapter - PCI to USB - card. It's clear the market is supplying shoddy USB products - anyone know of a USB User Group? we need to pool our data and get to manufacturers and suppliers. (I also have many years experience as an electronics engineer).
It has worked fine for me since I got it. Hasn't messed up. I've used it with both my Zune HD and my first generation Zune 30g. I think it was worth every penny. Though, I do wish the cord was a little bit longer.
Don't waste your money.. this company used to be associated with quality.. I couldn't find an ounce of quality in this purchase.. Besides they were broken!!
this case is nice and keeps the camera safe, but for such a thin camera i wish there was a thinner case available. the camera is thin enough to fit easily in a pants pocket, but the case makes it too thick. on the other hand, it's great for travel and all the times you don't want it in your pocket.
This Alarm was really easy to hook up there are only two wire to power it up hooks directly to the battery the only problem I have had so far is the motion sensor seems to sensitive so I just don`t us that other then that you will really like this unit
I brought this headphones mainly for watching movies and listening to music without disturbing my room mates. It feels comfortable and is also compact when compared to other huge and bulky headphones(like one from Sony). The build quality is good and looks(and feels) great when you put it on. Although it needs more volume to listen to, this headphone is great for a casual or average listener. This headphone is not for an audiophile. As a casual listener i don't have any issues with this headphone. Ok enough said now. Go get it. You will not be disappointed at all.
I might agree with the above review of Paul G "Qtaro" but I don't agree with the above review of Tall Paul about Arilink wireless devices. While installing wireless connection, we should carefully and meticulously follow the requirements of wireless routers and wireless adapters. Not only depend on the quality of wireless devices but also depend on the strength or weakness of our computer systems, the wireless signal will be strong or weak . As I successfully installed my wireless network at home using Airlink Wireless Router (Model AR325W; also available at Amazon.com) and Airlink wireless PCI or USB adapters (Model AWLH3026, AWLL3026 or AWLH3025) with Windows ME or higher versions, I could even share internet access with my nextdoor fellows. To me, Airlink wireless devices are the most affordable products for everyone to set up wireless connection at home to enjoy high speed internet access nowadays.
these are great hard drives. i have an arsenal of them. one of them failed me, but it was right away so i returned it to Amazon who gave me no grief and now i'm happy happy happyi recommend these to everyone i know
The cable cannot carry a 2560x1440 picture without pixellation. It is not true dual link DVI. It would probably work at a lower resolution, but then why buy a Dual-Link cable?I'd strongly advise against buying this cable.
I've been carrying around a laptop mouse (USB, ball) for quite some time and finally got tired of the wire. My laptop has Bluetooth so I looked for a Bluetooth mouse. This mouse is great. It has an on/off switch so it won't kill the batteries while sitting in your bag having the buttons getting pushed. The carrying case is awesome too. It's soft, but it helps to protect it well. I use a backpack for work and throw the mouse in it's case in my backpack and don't even worry about it. Great product. Highly recommended.
This was a great buy for me. It simply does what it says and does it well. I honestly didn't realize how dirty these card slots got until I started cleaning them... no wonder they eventually stop working. I recommend this product at any price $5 or under.The only drawback to it and room for improvement is that I think it should come with either some kind of replacement option for when the cleaning arms themselves get too dirty. I would have recommended a cleaning solution, but I can see that going horribly wrong for a few people.
These are the best bookshelf speakers that I've ever heard. Live up to my expectations for a JBL product. I'm anticipating getting a JBL Wireless woofer to compliment these speakers in the not too distant future. Once again, Amazon has amazed me with their almost unbelievable delivery service. I got the speakers in two days, at the height of the Christmas season to boot.Way to go Amazon!!!!
There are many positive reviews of this product, but if you read those reviews carefully, you will likely find that most people who are impressed with it do not have much prior experience with programmable remotes. They have not evaluated it relative to other competing products, and they are content for the remote to work the very specific way that Harmony deemed that it should be set up to work. Harmony remotes don't merely "support" their very specific concept of "activities". Rather, they force it down your throat whether you like their very specific spin on this concept or not, and to my way of thinking that is a very big problem no matter that a lot of people seem content with it. Virtually none of the several hundred user reviews that you read about this product take the time to give you a useful explanation of what this concept is and how Harmony incorporates it into the application software that you use to configure the remote. I am going to explain that, because this is the sort of thing that I like to do, and you can then decide for yourself whether you think that you will like it or not.I wanted my remote control to work a little differently from the way that Harmony assumes that you will want it to work, and I found it inordinately difficult to configure it to work the way that I wanted it to work. Additionally, the remote itself has several annoyances, such as the screen being exceedingly difficult to read particularly when you use the backlight. Many of the keys have an exaggerated "pop", including the volume control keys, and they are slow to operate. There is a noticeable, annoying delay between when you push the key and when the IR signal is transmitted, which some people have asserted is common to all of Harmony's remote controls. This may be an attribute of the application program, because you cannot set the inter-key interval to a value shorter than 100 ms, and it is likely that this minimal software-imposed delay of one-tenth second is always applied prior to the transmisson of the signal associated with that key, added to whatever delay would be unavoidable due to the processing that is necessary. This behavior is very, very annoying, as are many of the other behaviors associated with that application program.When you make a change to your configuration and press "done", a program residing on their server updates the database that they maintain on behalf of their customers' remote controls. When you subsequently click on "Update remote", another program on their server reads that database and generates a file for downloading into your remote control. At one point, after I made a few simple, routine changes to the configuration, I was unable to update the remote control. The error that I was getting said simply "Unable to display content". It was apparent from the discussion I had with their tech support personnel that they deal with this problem on a fairly regular basis. It was further evident that this error occurs when the program that reads the database cannot make sense of what it sees in the database. In other words, the program that reads the database does not agree with the program that writes the database on exactly how the database is supposed to be used and interpreted.The only rational way to deal with this kind of problem is to fix the programs. Instead, their technical support people offer you educated guesses as to changes for you to try out in hopes that the problem will go away. They have the ability to inspect your configuration, but they are not able to tell you exactly why the program that reads the database does not like what it sees. This is quite simply preposterous, and I struggle to understand why they think that their customers should tolerate this situation.Whoever set this thing up to start with made some fundamental assumptions about how you should want your remote to behave, and they made things difficult for anyone who does not agree with those assumptions. The tip of the iceberg is that without a computer and an Internet connection, you cannot even put the remote in learn mode so that you can train it the IR commands directly from your other remote controls. As if this is not asinine enough, they assumed that as you switch between "activities", that you would want the remote to automatically select the inputs at your TV and A/V receiver, and even to control the power on/off states of the various devices. This behavior seems at least partly desirable, at least as long as you don't ask whether it will be reliable or problematic.Before you decide to press the power toggle button on the original remote control for your TV, you know with certainty whether the TV is on or off. It is not possible for the Harmony remote to have such certain knowledge. If your TV has an on-screen menu for selecting the input and if the highlight in that menu when you first press the button shows you the input that is physically selected at present, then the behavior is essentially the same as toggling. If provided sufficient data about how your remote control interacts with your devices, it is theoretically possible for the remote to manage the input selection, but the remote can get out of synch, and if that happens, you have to use the "help" facility that is built in to the remote, to get the remote back in sync. That facility walks you through a sequence of yes/no questions, which allows the remote to re-sync itself with the actual input states and power on/off states of the various devices.In order for toggling behavior to be avoided in the selection of inputs, the original remote control for a device such as an A/V receiver must have a button dedicated to each individual input. In that case, if you really do want for the inputs to be selected automatically when you select an activity, all you need is a dumb macro that you can easily define yourself and associate with that activity such that it will be executed whenever you select that activity. If you prefer this approach, you discover that while you can add actions to be performed whenever a given activity is selected, you cannot easily remove or delete the smart actions. The smart actions are not hard-coded actions. In effect, your answers to the questions asked by the program are stored in the remote, and the remote uses that information to decide, based on the combination of the activity that you are leaving and the activity that you are entering, what actions to perform.When I commenced to configure my Harmony remote control, I had no advance warning of their notion of "activity-based" remote controls. No user manual was supplied with the remote control, and even though you can find a token user manual on-line, there is no manual for the program, and no written explanation of their approach. As the program started to interrogate me on the specifics of how input selection and power on/off control is accomplished by my original remote controls, I deduced what was going on and what the remote was being configured to do. But it took me by surprise, and I was annoyed by the fact that I was not first provided an explanation of what this program would endeavor to do, and by the fact that I was not given an opportunity to opt out of this approach.It turns out that there is a way to defeat the "smart" behavior, but I doubt if it is documented, and if that is what you want to do, I advise you to wait until the hours when their technical support lines are staffed before you even start. The workaround is not obvious, and it is confusing, because the program still asks you questions and shows you screens that imply that the smart behavior applies. The error that I ran into, that made it impossible for me to update the remote, was evidently something that I stumbled into innocently when I used the "generic" activity, which I chose to use because it allows you to easily opt out of the smart selection of input states. If they did not intend for anyone to actually try to use the generic activity, why is it there?As I glanced through some of the other user reviews, I could not help but notice that many other people were having similar problems two years ago. Why would Harmony allow these problems to go uncorrected for two years? The likelihood of your being happy with any Harmony remote will likely depend substantially on whether you agree with Harmony's philosophy about how the remote should behave. If your preferences stray very far from their beaten path, you will likely encounter the same sort of difficulties that I encountered. I did eventually get it to work exactly the way that I wanted, but it took much, much longer than it should have, and I had to call their technical support number at least twice. Their more affordable models have a price niche pretty much to themselves, but if you are considering one of their more expensive models, I suggest that you consider some of the competing products, such as the remotes offered by Marantz and Denon.Update 6/3/2008 After their tech support staff was unable to help me with getting the configuration to "compile", some idiot went in and started tinkering around with my configuration, making changes without having any knowlege of whether those changes had any bearing on the problem. He changed the names that I had assigned to the "activities", and he changed the labels that I had defined for the soft buttons. None of that had anything to do with the problem. I changed it all back to the way I had it, and then subsequently soved the problem by deleting the two activities that I had defined as "generic" activities and doing them over. I subsequently received an email from their tech support explaining what they had tried and that it had not worked. I ignored that email, and a few days later I received another email saying that since I had not responded to the first one, the status would be changed to "solved". That annoyed the heck out of me, because there are very real and very significant problems with their software, which they have simply chosen to ignore because as long as you set it up the way that they think you should set it up, you avoid those problems. In that second email, there was a link for adding to the original question that I had submitted. I opened that page and needed to log in using my email address and password. That seemed odd because in the program and otherwise on their web site, you use a login ID that you have chosen, not your email address. I tried that anyway, and it did not work. So I put my email address in the box for having my password sent to me, and after half an hour, I still do not have an email from them. I tried every combination to log in at that page, and none of it works. So all in all, they were helpless for correcting the problem, they ignore the very real problem in their software, and without my permission they messed up the work that I had done. Then they sent me an email stating that the ticket was going to be changed to "solved", and included in that email a link that was supposed to allow me to stop them from closing the ticket, but that link did not work. The only other experience that I have ever had that was similar to this, was the time that I attempted to get some help from Microsoft's technical support. Looking back over this, I would never again buy anything else from these people, and I would discourage others as well.
The Sabrent floppy drive was delivered quickly, packaging was secure and intact, user's manual was sufficient and drive was as described and included USB cable. Plugged it in and it did the job. OS is Win XP Media Center Edition, SP3. Not a drive that will be used often, so a basic $20 drive is just what's needed. Only criticism is - don't expect much out of the Sabrent website. Support for this drive is non-existent.
i have the r-30s and the a-130 the r-30 are beter and they cost half.
The 3M Tilt-Adjustable Gel Wrist Platform with Antimicrobial Protection is a very comfortable rest which can be adjusted for angle. I found that I liked it because it is not too soft and does not impede the sliding of your wrists the way a more pillow-like rest might. It is also finished in a smooth leatherette surface which has enough grain in the surface to allow one's wrist to breathe and to glide easily over the surface. The overall feel is similar to the arm rests of the Herman Miller Aeron chair I have in my home office/studio. There is also a quality stiff plastic support for the entire keyboard should you want to use it with the front overhanging the front edge of your work surface that will permit some extra space between the keyboard and the monitor should you need it. I cannot attest to the antimicrobial protection on the pad, but if I should find any mold, moss or mushrooms growing on the pad I pledge to write a supplement to this review in the interest of those who would find these features undesirable.I must admit that I have had limited experience with keyboard wrist rests having used only several different models over the years. However, I can tell that there was a good amount of thought placed in the design of this 3M product, particularly in the quality and use of materials that really do contribute to its usefulness and comfort. I am not sure if I have applied the correct standards in rating this product because I do not "love it" which Amazon says is the parameter for a 5 star rating. But absent the affectionate aspects of the Amazon rating system, I rated this product with 5 stars because in my limited experience, I have never used one that is better.
I bought this set thinking that its features should be comparable to the Olympus Stylus Zoom 140 QD CG Camera or Canon Sure Shot Classic 120 Caption Kit. I was very impressed at the size and the kit, but I was surprised at its zoom feature. There are only 5 zoom steps!! Eventhough the zoom range is wide, 37.5 to 150, what good it does when the camera doesn't stop zooming where you want it to stop?!!?? Also, when zooming, the lens will try to adjust itself until it reaches one of the zooming steps. I think this is also a waste of the battery.I found out later that the Canon has at least 15 zooming steops, which is more than enought (plus it's cheaper.) and the Olympus also has more than 5 zooming steps. I should have made sure that I test the products before I buy them on the web.I haven't taken any picture yet.. Once I do, I'll let you know.. : )
I got the newest version from amazon on April 6, 2009. Now, three months later after light use (walking) the left ear goes out. Now I have to return them and they make you pay for the shipping cost. WTF VMODA? The sound quality was good and they were comfortable but they really are not worth 50 dollars. Save your money and buy a proper set of earbuds. This is the worst item I have ever bought online and the company return policy stinks. They know that these break a lot yet they make you pay for the shipping. I emailed them before I bought these asking if the quality was better then the reviews made me believe. They told me that their engineers fixed the problem and that they would work for more then a year. Well here I am with a pair of useless earbuds that cost me 50 dollars and only worked for 3 months. Please, dont buy these unless you feel like returning them every three months.
I bought the T9 because it had all the features i wanted in an Mp3. and it worked pretty good for a couple of months. then the buttons started acting stupid, like when you press next song the current song would replay n things of that sort. then it took on aa whole new problem that forcd me to let it go. after listening to it for the first time after a charge, it will not shut off. upon turning it off it continuously turns back on, putting it on HOLD does nothing it will just keep lighting up HOLD till the battery died. i tryid reseting it n it worked the first time but never again. so aside from these probs the T9 is pretty good, but still BEWARE when buying the T9...
The drive was easy to install and run. This drive was one of the easiest drives to install that I have ever seen. I have been working on computers for about 1 year and over that time the drive that I sugested my coustomers bought was a HP. This is because I found out that Hp takes the time to make there products fool-proof even if the person putting them in has never done it before. Also before I started putting in HP's a RW drive would take about one to two hours to install but since I now do HP's it takes ten to twenty min. This is the best product that HP could have made. This cuts my time to about a fourth what it use to. Thanx HP. I couldn't have done it with out you.
I have 2 computers. One laptop toshiba, and a dell desktop, and for the first month or so after I got the router, everything was working fine. After those first few months, the entire web connection stopped. I checked and made sure that the problem wasn't with the ISP or the computers. I found that the router &quot;forgot&quot; to set up the gateway, (192.168.1.1) on both computers. After manualy entering the proper gateway address in the TCP\IP settings dialog, it worked. Why I had to do this I do not know. If I find out that it was a problem with my computer, I will most defanitly change the rating to 5 stars, because it has been perferct.
The player looks good, but I have not used it yet. Price is in my range. I hope it works.
Real cool mouse... Not only does it have a on and off switch, but it comes w/ a little case for it.
This power supply is the same one sold by HP - for a quarter of the price! Arrived quickly, and in perfect condition!!
If you've been looking for an in-expensive, nice quality, flexible amp, the Amp-100 is the Amp for you! I've been an audiophile for over 30 years and I am totally pleased with my two Amp-100s strapped mono (one amp left channel, one amp right channel). Before I setup these two amps, I decided to test one in Stereo mode. I was really surprised to find this amp performing at such a high quality output! In both Stereo and Mono modes, it maintains a flat frequency response, it is very noiseless and has plenty of power on tap!I haven't had difficulties with the auto on/off like others have claimed here. Read the book folks!I'm running a serious high end DAC on this system, and these amps do not detract from the high quality sound at all. Considering this; The Amp 100 is one heck of a bargain for anyone!
I have used it for a month with USB1.0 and USB2.0 with no problems. It currently holds over 900 Mb of files. It is very handy. I anticipate however that this particular model will eventually have problems with the cap not staying on. It is plastic and very loose already. With a little wear it will probably just fall off.Definitely recommend Blue Proton at this point.
Four-months experience with the player:My player spontaneously reboots, generally within 40 minutes of use, shutting off in the middle of a song and losing all previous settings. Rio asks you to follow an extensive list of suggestions, including reinstalling the player's software, particular reset procedures, and attempting to figure out if it is a particular song forcing the reboot.Rio refused serve after 90 days. After 120 days and with a record of my problem, which originally occurred within the warranty period, they refused to service the product. LET ME EMPHASIZE, THEY WANTED $99 TO SWAP MY 4-MONTH OLD CARBON FOR A REPLACEMENT. Now you know why they are less expensive than iPods and Zen players, because they stick it to you in the event you need service.Whenever you purchase complicated electronics, check that the warranty is at least one year and, if it breaks or does not perform to specifications, you can live with replacing it if it breaks outside your chosen warranty period.Further, the player has very little power output to the headphones. I do not listen to loud music. The included headphones are poor, as one ear produced a buzzing sound for myself, and the player lacks sufficient power for larger headphones.
Works great for the car and office. No complaints. Great value.
Some digital cameras have no viewfinder at all, but the Nikon 8400 has a "electronic viewfinder" and the reviews have been good and the price is great, so I bought the camera.The electronic viewfinder turns out to be too dark to see the face of the person you are trying to photograph indoors with the flash, you cannot see any expressions, just the outline of the person's head, so you guess and shoot several times and then see the photos you just shot in the viewfinder. Outdoors you cannot see enough detail in the viewfinder to know what you are including in your shot.The "display" LCD monitor is small and washes out in sunlight.The background of the flash shots is unacceptably dark.After 3 days of use and 90 shots I mailed it back to "Ritz on Amazon" this morning, Dec 5. They require it back "within 10 days of receipt of purchase", their "date of order" was Nov 29 and it arrived at my house on Dec 3. It's a good thing I already had a compact flash card to use, there is not one in the box and if I had waited for the one I ordered to arrive, well, it's not here yet. It cost me $11.65 to return it, insured, with 2 day delivery and a "delivery confirmation receipt".The camera had some strengths as well as it's weaknesses, but with only a short time to try it out before the "10 days" ran out and serious difficulty trying to see what I was shooting I gave up on it.
I got this off site to replace the 3rd kodak camera cable that quit working. This reader worked good for about a year of light use then just quit. Apparently like everything else from china, its "disposable".
The HDMI driver or whatever was repaired once when it was covered by warranty (1yr) but broke again within a couple of months. I get all red or red and white dots now. I wouldn't recommend this or any other sony player with HDMI output. Perhaps they use the same part everywhere. The audio is great and component video works, hence the 3 star.
THE FIVE STARS ARE FOR THE BUILD AND QUALITY OF THIS FILTER... BUT YOU MAY NOT NEED IR FILTRATION...I shoot with a canon 7D and specifically bypassed the L series glass for the superior Carl Zeiss older (leaded glass) lenses. Among these are a 35mm Jena fleck, a 50mm planar and a 35mm-70mm (OM Zuiko).Because I primarily shoot video and work within an incredibly unforgiving 8 bit color space, I want my in-camera footage as perfect as possible. The contrast of older German glass is beautiful and this filter preserves all of the deep, rich blacks.I did an incredible amount of research and testing, and was going to commit to Tiffen filters (primarily because of Shane Hurlbut's line of WATER WHITE nd filters made for neutral color casts).B+W filters are without question the sharpest, most neutral, and well built filters I've used. They are the only filter I will foreseeably buy...BUT-I purchased this filter after research done about ccd sensors and their IR software filtration that leaves a slight blue cast on images. The UV/IR filter is supposed to correct for that, but I found that it definitely left a slight warm-tone that was not accurate to true-to-life.I custom white balance everything.The B+W UV HAZE filter works perfectly for me, NOT this filter. Perhaps it is because the blue color shift affects ccd sensors more than cmos sensors (Canon 7D has a cmos)?But I'm not sure about this and must further research...All-in-all, the B+W UV Haze filter is the best filter I have used for my work.
I ordered a Transcend card using the Amazon frustration-free packaging. It turns out, the packaging was the only part that was frustration free. When I opened the package, i was surprised to discover two cards, as I'd only ordered one. I soon found out why. After a while, the card would just stop working. My camera would display a message like memory card error. Sometimes, turning the camera off and on would fix the problem, sometimes not. The only way to fix the error was to completely re-format the card. That means erasing all your photos currently on the card, which I don't like to do. The same thing happened with the other card. I tried these cards on two different cameras. Why did I get two cards? Was it because they knew the cards were somewhat defective? Pure accident? I will order from a different vendor in the future.
purchased as a gift with the phillips pd 9000 9&#34; portable dvd player. was beautiful and perfect. So glad we thought to get it!
Use this on my Lowepro belt and love it,, its very durable and has a strong velcro latch system to attach it to anything,
I bought this camera cause it was the best price I had seen. However, the shot is off from what you see in the view. There is no LCD screen so unless you have the picture offness in your head you have no idea if it is a good shot... which is the secondary reason I wanted a digital camera.
I purchased this product as a gift for a friend. I was instantly impressed with the easy of operation and fast link to satellites. As a resuly I purchase a similiar one for myself.
And you should see the way I drive.
i purchased this as an anti-glare film.. one side of the privacy film is matt finish..so it does reduce glare..but it also reduces visibility considerably if you view the screen at any angle other than a direct 90 degree angle. talked to 3-m technical and they are developing a n anti-glare only film. i will return this product ..cause it does not woek for me..but will order thenew product when it is available
Cobra PR170-2VP MicroTalk GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios, 8-MileGot mine in the mail about a week and a half after I ordered them. Good for close distance but I was lucky to get 8 blocks without them cutting out. Great for children in really small neighborhoods, but other than that, I would NOT recomend these for any other type of business/entertainment.
I have had this less than 6 months and have already had a hard drive failure. I am a busy Realtor and a heavy computer user. It took me weeks to get all my programs reloaded and running correctly again...some still aren't running right. Thank goodness I had all my data backed up but the time involved in getting this all restored was very expensive. Now, the fan motor is going bad. I just ordered a replacement. I have owned many computers and the two worst ones were HP's. I had a desktop years ago that was a nightmare and swore I would never buy another. Too bad I didn't follow my own advice! I also purchased a multifunction HP printer/scanner/fax about two years ago and it has never worked correctly. The document feeder is not usable for more than 1 page at a time, and the fix they recommend does not work.
I think some of the more negative reviews may not be considering that the quality of the sound will depend a lot on what you plug into the extension cord. After all this thing is just a wire. I bought this so I would not have to fiddle with the controls on a home theater system that would otherwise boom everybody awake if I'm watching a movie late at night. Of course it doesn't have the same fidelity or frequency response of the speakers, but it is quite acceptable when used with a pair of noise cancelling headphones of decent quality.
We have an old Lexmark combo printer, scanner & these are getting harder to find as we were able to get these at our local Jewel Grocery store. Then QVC ghad them for a while & THEY got rid of them. Now I HOPE I will be able to get these for a long time! My Husband puts them in as my fingers are bigger than his(& I have longer nails!). He says they're EZ to install & they do last!
Received hard drive quickly and on good condition. Works well had no problems.Thanks
These headphones do not have a volume control, the CV130 headphones do. These are good sounding headphones and are comfortable.
Right now everithing is fine and I hope it is gonna work in the future
This set of headphones deliver a high quality sound. These headphones block out external noise well. They are also very comfortable even after long periods of wearing. I would strongly suggest to anyone the purchase of these headphones as well as many other in the Sennheiser line of products.
Monster cables are second to none. Inferior cables don't come close and don't even sound close. Monster cables are the only way to go!
I do a lot of instrumental music recording and performing, and I use these Sony rechargeables EXCLUSIVELY in my gear, the most power-hungry of which are myZoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorderand my GigLight Compact LED Music Stand Light. I also use them in myCanon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoomwhen going "optical" rather than "audible."I can EASILY record two hours of music on my H2 with two of these batteries at 44.1kHz, 16-bit. I have never even come close to their running out early, and I've never had the device quit because of a lack of power. And I have recharged these MANY times for MANY gigs.Loading my GigLight with these, I have found I can run it OVERNIGHT -- even 24 hours! -- and not drain them completely.Plus, the batteries last between 200-400 pictures in my Canon, depending on whether I'm using a lot of flash and whether or not I leave the AF on "continuous." I'm never short of power. It's amazing.Charge time is very reasonable, and this handy carry-case (while the key ring is a bit ambitious) keeps my batteries together when I use the H2, which uses only 2, but keeps a spare pair at the ready if I need them.These leave Alkis in the dust! HIGHLY recommended -- and that's high praise because I'm generally NOT a Sony fan. But I am a fan of these!
With the internal speakers, the spring 2010 21.5" iMac does not have the greatest sound. Adding these matching Bose speakers to the system makes a world of difference - no distortion even at high volume levels. The bass is deceptive - its there, but if you are looking for thumping, low-level base - its best to look elsewhere. Otherwise, for the cost, these speakers are a welcome addition to my setup.
For my photos, this lens is a huge and affordable upgrade. I've been using the 18-55mm kit lens with my Rebel and this lens is a world better.For me:-quick focus-good zoom range for everyday use.It has not left my camera since I received the lens from Amazon.
It is good to see many positive reviews for this. Don't be discouraged if you buy this and don't get good results. You may have to do some work. First, you must follow the directions and ensure the correct sides of the antennas are pointed at each other. Next, you must ensure you have a clean channel selected from one of the four choices. I got the worst reception at channels A and D, but B and C came in clearly. Pay special attention to all 2.4 GHz transmitters you own, by seeing what channels they transmit on. I found the interference was not my wavelan, but my Logitech wireless joystick, so check the bands and frequencies of everything in your home that is on 2.4 GHz and choose a channel that is not in use. This product as adequate, but you may have to do some troubleshooting to get the best out of it.
This little voice recorder is great for the purpose for which I purchased it. This is the smallest of the three microcasette recorders I've owned, and it fits comfortably in the palm of my hand.After a briefly frustrating learning curve, it's very simple to operate. The play and record controls are buttons, but the rewind and fast forward functions are controlled by a slide switch located just below play and record. This is actually a great design, since it makes recording accidents unlikely. Since voice activation would defeat the purpose for which I need a recorder, I appreciate that the voice activation can be turned off.The AAA batteries last a long time if the unit is turned off between uses. So far, I've gotten more than eight hours from one set of batteries, and it's still going strong.The only negative is a loud hiss during recording and playback. The noise isn't on the tape, it's in the machine. It doesn't drown out the voice and doesn't bother me, but might be annoying to someone for whom crystal clear playback quality is important.I purchased a refurbished unit and am delighted with the value. Digital recorders, which were all I could find in stores, are three times the price of my little refurbished recorder and I can't imagine they'd work any better for my needs.
Bought one to carry photos to and from the lab. Loved it until it died. Stick with Corsair, reliability is worth the money.
This transducer mount does not provide for side mounting on canoes. If you do not have a transom then you will need to do your own modification to make the mount work with a canoe.
Works well for video chat and/or voice recording using Skype, my daughter loves it for her kareokee program too. Haven't had any problems what so ever thus far.
Despite being advertised as a "replacement" cap, the cap doesn't fit very well and isn't like the original cap at all.
We bought this for the price they work for my cam review the dvd is waste of my timethe service was great
We purchased the Terk AM antenna recently and have found it to be very useful. We live in a "dead zone" for most AM stations but can get much better coverage by using this antenna coupled with our Sangean HD Radio. We still experience the evening "AM Fade" at times but reception is much improved with this product.
This product is ok. I was expecting something a lot better. It does have a leather front to it, but when you open it it's nothing to cry about. I probably wouldn't purchase another one, but then again it's only for cd's. I think the product is ok and the price and shipping could have been a lot cheaper.
I am very happy with this product. Shortly after receiving the lens I used it on a road trip from Anchorage to Valdez. The temperatures were in the negatives, but the skies were clear and the views gorgeous. The lense worked wonderfully and I have fantastic pictures of my family and scenery to prove it. This lense is my general lense of choice for most of my photography. For someone on a budget like myself, this was the perfect lense.
I never had expensive equipment before so when I got one, I want to protect it. Most of the cheap filters you see at the store is just that...cheap. This thing is super clear and I'd imagine protects the lens pretty well with the least distortion possible. Excellent quality.
This is the second pair of these that I have bought, and although they are good headphones they break fairly easily. I have not had much luck getting my money back for these. Until I get my replacement review stands!!!
Because Microsoft apparently hired the dumbest people on earth to create their xbox live account system, and man the online support phone numbers for it, I've got to rate this a 1. If I could go negative I would.I purchased an xbox 360 2 weeks ago, and got it hooked up. But there are some HUGE gotchas, amoung which is the customer support manned by people under the age of 20 it seems, cannot actually do anything, nor does Microsoft care that they would piss off an lose a customer for life and have an xbox returned rather than give someone the ability to fix a mangled account.So my gamer tag and xbox live account are fine.. I can log in and use them.But....To redeem microsoft points, xbox live subscriptions or other codes, and to use the messenger service, you MUST be able to log into your windows live.com account.But I bought an Xbox 360.... what does that have to do with windows live, you may ask. Indeed, good question.Msft, on your behalf, creates a windows live account for you when you set up your xbox 360.EVERYTHING gets associated to that account. Yes, you only want to play video games, but you will be forced to live with a windows live account.Ok, so beyond signing me up for something I don't want .... what the problem?Well, they ask you for a bunch of information that is none of their business and not anything they should have for you to operate your xbox 360 console and xbox live account:They want things like date of birth, physical address, phone number, credit card info. None of that they need and none of it they have from me.But, and this is where it gets tricky, they have 3 or more ways of accessing an account password reset : either through xbox live.com, windows live.com, a phone call to xbox live support, etc, etc.And they all require that you provide a date of birth. It matters not that you have your name, gamer tag, and the secret question answer you set up (3 things that should be enough). Nope, they require you provide information they have no business having. So if you don't remember what fake birthdate you gave them, you maybe screwed.I can only recommend you don't bother with XBox Live and Microsoft Points at all. The xbox 360 may be a decent console, but the whole live/points infrastructure and idiotic management is beyond incompetent in design and quality of customer support. It makes the horrid Dell customer support system look good by comparison.
Length:: 3:02 MinsI replaced my broken SD300 with the SD800IS two months ago and I love the new camera. I use it as a true "pocket" camera, as I did the sd200. I use the movie mode a lot. It's surprising how many little, fun videos you can take and people don't even know it. They keep posing for a still picture as I video and it makes for lots of laughs later on. Some benefits I've seen in comparison with my old SD300:1. Red-eye is almost entirely eliminated. I took a ton of pictures in a bar and observed red-eye on only one person, a red-head. Not sure if it's a retina thing.2. Stabilization is great.3. Wide angle is great. I compared side-by-side with a standard focal-length camera and the difference is noticeable.4. Battery life is excellent. Much better than the NB-4L battery packs in the SD400. I always carried a spare NB-4L, but haven't needed a spare yet with the NB-5L included with the SD800.5. I love the video zoom. You could not zoom in video with the SD300, but with this camera you can.6. Obviously uses more memory than the SD300, but I'm able to use my old 1GB cards. Will probably go for a 4GB card.Coolest experience so far: My brother-in-law's father has a "garden railway" which is an outdoor train set. He put a flatcar on the front of the locomotive (which has a full diesel sound module in it), I put the camera on the flatcar, started the video, and then he drove the train around the layout. Perspective and sound were incredible. Viewing the video was like being on a train and seeing the "scenery" from the engineer's perspective. I included the video in this review. I compressed it for upload. Uncompressed (300MB) it is perfect.Only drawback is the size of the camera. I actually liked the brushed stainless block of the old Elph series and almost bought an SD1000 instead of this, but I made my decision based on the image stabilization and wide angle.A good choice.
The 18 - 180 mm Zuiko lens appears to work better than the two lenses that came with the E-510 Olympus camera when I purchased it. The pictures appear consistently significantly sharper (better focus?) than most photos I've taken with the other lenses. I've had no problems with brightness working at the zoom / wide angle extremes (18 mm & 180 mm) as I think I read in one or two of the other reviews. I doubt I will use the original two lenses that came with the camera much anymore (if at all) because this lens adequately covers their combined zoom ranges (14 mm to 150 mm) -- at least for my use.This lens is a bit on the heavy side, however, compared to my old Rollei 120 tlr, it is still light.
This item is very nice and plays songs in a very good stereo sound but my problem with this item is the battery it does not last not even near the 14 hours they claimed to last. I hope the new nano is at leat close to the hours claimed.
This the worst and most expensive computer I ever had. Yes it is slick and that is the reason I bought it. But it is slow. It takes 5 minutes (300 seconds not 90) to boot. Everything (Photoshop, Streets and Trips, etc.) is slow and Vista is cumbersome. Get another brand with XP pre-installed, or install XP on the Vaio : http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=117070
Having upgraded from a Philips key mp3 player I had last year because it only had 256K at that time, I found the Sony unnecessarily complicated. With the Philips I was able to simply drag and drop mp3s onto the mp3 player (which appeared as a removable disk when connected) using standard windows operations. You can't do this with the Sony and have to either use the horrible Sonicstage software you get with it or the primitive mp3 file manager which you can download off their site. I found the sound inferior too, and the controls way too fiddly and complicated.Good things are that its stylish (it looks great with flashy leds) and has a long battery life, and of course 1GB of memory, but otherwise I preferrred my old Philips (Philips motto funnily enough is sense and simplicity - maybe Sony should listen)It's a reasonable machine but given hindsight I'd either go for one of the later Sony Walkmans (which now support mp3) or a newer Philips.
got this for my stepdaughter for xmas. she got to be one of the "cool" kids for the week, since it seemed like several other girls in her class got one as well. she wears the "earrings" and bops around the house (she's 8). really like the extra packs (and that they're not expensive) of accessories.
I bought this scanner because of the Canon name. My last scanner was a Canon, as is my printer. Both have performed flawlessly. I chose this particular model because of the USB interface so I could use it with both my Mac and my Hewlett Packard IBM Clone, and because it has an attachment to scan negatives.As a basic scanner, it's great. Good color. Good sharpness. Though, it's a somewhat larger than you might expect based on the pictures. But don't be misteken -- this is not a professional film scanner. It's an OK mid-range consumer product. Colors tend to be off slightly when scanning negatives using the &quot;dust and scratch&quot; mode. Also, the &quot;dust and scratch&quot; mode is not available in resolutions over 600 dpi. I get the sense that otherwise, this is a powerful piece of hardware. The problem is that the software for it is horrible. The Mac and Windows versions are identical, and neither is really up to the task at hand. They are poorly laid out with no clear-cut way to perform simple tasks. If you're scanning into something like Photoshop, it can control the scanner through the TWAIN driver. But if you just want to make a quickie black-and-white scan of a piece paper to fax to someone, it's too much of a hassle. Again, hardware quality is great. But the software leaves a lot to be desired.
I truly like the way this item protects the entire nano-including the screen-the belt is comfortable and easy to put on-cons-my daughter cannot use it because the band is not snug enough-also-I wish it had some storage on it for the earbuds-in all guys will like this and ladies with developed arms.
I've had a foster child for one year and he'll turn five this month. He was a nightly bedwetter. The alarm wakes him quickly and he is able to finish in the bathroom. He began to have dry nights after just one week. After three weeks, we're now experiencing dry nights most nights and he's so proud of the accomplishment. I recommend this product.
I was worried about being able to connect any keyboard to the iPad after reading reviews, but this keyboard synced quickly and easily. I wanted a light yet solid keyboard that I could use in my lap or on a table for touch typing. This keyboard works well.
Packaging and shipping was excellent. I have used it and am satisfied. Of course there is not much that can be said about a cable that does the job.
Just a short review to let you know were are very pleased with our Emachines T4892. Purchased it in June 2004, and have never had any technical problems or issues to deal with. Comes with the CD-RW drive, 80GB hard drive, 256mb RAM. It holds more memory than we could ever need since we don't use it for a business. Great for everyday use such as basic word processing, high-speed internet use, etc.Two years strong and probably not giving up anytime soon. I would purchase another Emachines product in a heartbeat, since it's the second Emachines computer I've had since purchasing the first one in December 2001 (and the only reason why I was forced into purchasing the model I have now is because the 2001 computer died when we dropped it to the ground as we moved from one home into another- that one had lasted 2 1/2 years without any issues as well). Great computers for great prices!
This is my 2nd Tivo I Brought it works so well I'm am sure I will buy a 3rd one.
Streaks streaks streaks streaks streaks streaks streaks! i was worried that the first product i bought to clean my lcd would just streak it up and thats what happened! soo dont even take a chance at ordering this garbage.
Updated product review, December 18, 2012:This Western Digital WDG2TP10000N My Book Pro Edition II 1 TB External Hard Drive performed very well with no problems or issues until July 2012, when it failed about one year after the Western Digital 3-year manufacturer warranty expired. During the period that I owned the Western Digital WDG2TP10000N My Book Pro Edition II 1 TB External Hard Drive, my iMac desktop computer performed automatic Time Machine backups to the Western Digital WDG2TP10000N My Book Pro Edition II 1 TB External Hard Drive every day for four years before the Western Digital WDG2TP10000N My Book Pro Edition II 1 TB External Hard Drive failed. It just wore out. I replaced the failed Western Digital WDG2TP10000N My Book Pro Edition II 1 TB External Hard Drive with a new Western Digital My Book Studio LX 3 TB FireWire 800/USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive (Aluminum), which I purchased from Amazon. The Western Digital My Book Studio LX 3 TB FireWire 800/USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive has performed flawlessly during the 1 year 5 months that I have been using it for automatic daily backups of my iMac desktop computer. I have performed at least two full RESTORES of the entire contents of my iMac internal hard drive from the Western Digital My Book Studio LX 3 TB FireWire 800/USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive. The RESTORES were very easy to perform and only required about 20 minutes to completely restore 100 Gigabytes of data from the external hard drive to my computer.Original product review, August 24, 2007:After 4 weeks of use I like it, but the included 3rd-party backup software, Retrospect Express, by EMC Corporation, does not shine. I have been doing manual drag-and-drop backups from my hard disk to the Western Digital external hard drive without any problems. This WD hard drive is not noisy and does not overheat. I like the On/Off button on the exterior of the drive. If I lost this one, I would likely buy it again.
I've especially enjoyed the freedom of the cordless mouse, which actually ended up working from almost 50 feet away when it was advertised with only a 6 foot range. The scroll wheel on the mouse is very easy to adapt to, and the keyboard has a nice touch to it.
Great headphones, it's bass is just amazing and works great with all kind of music. The best for this price, I recommend this to everyone.
This router is a must for those who have a multiple computers at home and only single IP for outbound internet connection. I was pleased to find out that it supports VPN connection and I am also fond of it's DHCP server. I had some problem configuring it at first, but as a result I have got stable working device.
As most other reviews have noted, the CPen 800c and 600c are great devices. They work well, and with relatively high accuracy. The interface is a bit complicated at times, but is relatively intuitive.However, as other reviews have noted, the CPen support and technical systems are terrible. One must even pay extra for a USB converter, as the CPen only comes with a old-fashionaed serial port link. Tech service is virtually non-existent.Even more striking is the fact that there is almost no Mac support. As much of the publishing/graphic design industry runs on Mac and Mac-friendly software, this seems counterintuitive. For example, there is no way to install any of the software and dictionaries if you are using any version of OS X; only earlier versions of OS are supported. Neither can one run CPen software using OS X's classic environment. Second, the driver software is on mini-CD and therefore won't even work in Mac slot-loading optical drives, rendering it impossible to load the software! Silly.Overall, the CPen itself is a great device for scanning text--perhaps the best yet. But its support systems and software are Stone Age at best.
Absolutely a fantastic lens for the money - while it's working. Like many of the other one star reviews, this lens simply stopped working before it's time. I could not have been any happier and would have called this the best lens for the money - had it simply not stopped working. Mine was the same problem as everyone elses, the Auto Focus just stopped working - even the manual focus broke. I wouldn't risk it, but I must say before dying before its time, this camera is excellent indoors when shooting in natural light. I wanted to buy another, but decided to read all of the lower reviews before that decision. Turns out everyone has the same issue as mine.
i installed the mr814 in my apartment without any difficulties. paired with ma401 wireless pc card - excellent signal quality.
I have a rode mic and a newer 160led light. I was hoping the tri shoe mount would fit both of them. It doesn't. I really wish it did, because amazon doesn't have many options for tri shoe mounts. The quality was fine.
I had high hopes for this inexpensive but powerful home theater receiver as the foundation of my new home audio and (eventually) home theater system -- a repleacement for my 25+ year old Sherwood 7250CP audio-only receiver.No go. After unpacking and sorting out which features I needed to initialize first, I got it plugged in, connected and fired up an audio CD on my trusty Sony carousel player and piped the sound through a pair of reliable Ambient bookcase speakers ...After two minutes I shut it off, rechecked the connections and tried again. Same results: the audio was playing fine but the sound itself was harsh, brittle and not at all the listening experience I expected -- a far cry from the warm, smooth sound of the lower-power 40watt Sherwood. The JVC's FM tuner seemed incapable of holding a station, another disappointment as the Sherwood handled this task just fine in the same location.Subsequent tests didn't improve matters, and the incredibly complex and hard-to-read remote (when will the ADA weigh in on the design of remote control handsets?) made opertating the receiver an exercise in frustration.Sorry, JVC. I sent it back.
I am a VERY harsh critic of products. I don't give five stars to anything usually, but I have so say this DVD player is fantastic. I bought TWO other models before this one and they both SUCKED. I had almost given up, but this model has never let me down. You would think that for the price it would be avg at best but it's not. reads everything, has some unique, cool features. I am buying a second one for another room of my house. A must have !
The reason I bought this strap is because of the quick release snaps that lets you take most of the strap off the camera. When you remove the strap, what remains is 2 or 3 inches of strap along with the snap/buckle on each side of the camera.I give this product 5 stars because overall it does a good job. My only nit is that when I use my camera on a tripod with the strap "clicked off", the remaining several inches do get in the way of making camera settings,etc. So now I leave the strap connected even when the camera is on the tripod. This keeps the short ends of the strap out of the way.I've had no problem or concern about the buckles coming loose at the wrong time. So far....it has worked fine.
This is case is perfect for me. I love that I don't have to remove it to get inside the bag...simply slide it around to the front and I'm good to go. Inside I can easily hold...Olympus E-500 body, 50mm lens, 40-150mm lens, 14-45mm lens, FL-50 flash, all cords, cables, extra cards, my wallet, manuals and there's room to spare.
Well this was my first time buying a speaker wire and setting up my own HT. As much as I know this speaker wire was excellent and I do not think there is any lack of sound quality.
I simply felt that the quality was greatly lacking. It would pause on initialization after a period of inactivity. There are no "lock" indicator lights.
We have had this Sony for about 5 years without ever having a service call. A truly great TV, not even one problem (except our cable carrier).Now we have made the leap to a 60 inch entertainment center, and have too many TV's in our home, Great Room, Kitchen, Master bedroom, and guest bedroom. Again this TV has given us hours of entertainment without ever failing. Great HD, colors, sound, etc.
Remote control was delivered by Amazon on time and worked perfectly with my Nikon D3000 camera. A cheaper option to the Nikon branded remote.
The sound quality is good, clear and good bass. It's comfortable.The sound isolation is OK but not perfect. Well, I'd like to say, at such a price, it's worth it.
Received my Eton Sound 50 for my iPod last week. Love the remote control! Great to MUTE when the phone rings! Sound is excellent even when I "cranked" it up...Just bought a 2nd one! :-)
Wow, this is one great camera. Great built, made in Malaysia. The camera feels sturdy and fits snuggly in my palms. I was afraid that this camera will be heavy as heck since on paper Canon touts that their cameras are lighter and more suitable for traveling and such. I have not carried it on a long trip yet but initial impression on this camera is that while it may be heavier than other cameras, it's still a manageable weight for a 160-pound guy like myself. This is my first digital SLR camera. I have shot great photos with a Canon S400 but I feel it's time that I upgrade. I had wavered between a Canon rebel XT, Canon 20D, and this baby. Since I have a couple of Minolta lenses already, and supposedly this camera is in the same class as the 20D, this would be a more cost-effective solution without too much sacrifice on image quality. The stock lens is horrible and feels like a piece of plastic toy. Don't pay more than $20 for it. I have a Sigma 28-300mm lens and it works great. No incompatibility issues. Great image quality. Still need more time to read the manual to figure out what all the buttons do but it would be fun. 2.5" LCD is very clear.
i used it with my 580 and 480(with tape ) :pbut its good, and great diffuser
this is an affordable and easy to use intercom. If you just need something short-term it is perfect.
Fell apart almost instantly. Can barely support it's own weight, let alone the CDs/DVDs that it was supposed to hold.Avoid this thing like the plague.
Its a piece of plastic so there isn't much excitement to review. I bought it to replace the one the A$%H&^e thief broke when he or she stole the radio from the car. I can say it looks good and fits what it was advertised to fit
Immediately after purchasing it, I realized it is not compatible with the tape player in my 2005 Ford Expedition. Beware Ford drivers. It will spit this tape right back atcha.....
This earbud is an entry level one. It is good enough for the person who don't care acoustic effect.And it has a decent case to make it a good gift.
I choose it because it is a canon product and the price is right. So if you have a 50D as is my case, It gives you the extra stability when used with a trpod and live view. I know person who has a markii and paid more for his than I did. Yes it fits both of our cameras. gofor it.
Mine gets hauled around to job sites where it's great to listen to commercial free music and such. Has survived getting clonked around some, chucked into the back seat of the pickup with the tools and has had various stuff spilled on it. Still works great!
This is my first Canon, purchased after I dropped my five year-old Nikon in Lake Michigan off a dock. It takes great pictures, it fits in my pocket, and transferring pictures to a Windows XP machine is a breeze. The menus and controls are reasonably clear, and I especially like the automatic lens cover. I've had it about four months and have taken it on several trips, it's been a superb value for the price.
The cartridge arrived in a timely manner. It took two pages to resolve the print quality which is probably more a fault of my printer than the cartridge.
I wish it was a little bigger so it would fit the dash-board mount easier
I replaced my 3yr old Linksys NSLU2 with the DLINK DNS-323. So far, everything has been an improvement. File performance is 2x faster. Drive power down is great (silent and cool). Raid-1 mirroring with email notification on failure works great. I'm currently accessing the DNS-323 from Linux, XP and Vista clients and have only had issues with password protected shares (XP Home and Vista Home). Home versions of Windows won't store passwords, which is very annoying.Complaint: Vista support from DLINK is nonexistent. Vista out of the box is not configured to authenticate with NAS devices using NTLMv1 password protection and the DLINK firmware does not support NTLMv2. What is really frustrating is that 99% of online help regarding getting Vista to work with Samba NTLMv1 servers tells you to run "Security Policy Editor" secpol.msc to change Vista authentication levels from NTLMv2 to NTLMv1. The kicker is that secpol.msc is not included with Vista Home ( or XP Home ), it only comes with Pro. Seems like the Microsoft policy is that home users don't need security. WiFi is hackable, so I think there are legitimate reasons for home users to expect password protection on shares.It is possible to get Vista + DNS323 w/ passwords working, but you have to regedit hack and modify "LmCompatibilityLevel" from 0x3 to 0x1 to enable NTLMv1 authentication. DLINK makes no mention of Vista in their documentation at all and their firmware should really be updated to support NTLMv2 authentication so that Vista users can use the DNS323 OOTB with passwords enabled. I suspect most frustrated DLINK customers won't do a regedit hack and will just turn security off or return their NAS. Sad.Anyways, all in all, I'm happy with this product. My data is secure and accessible from all my clients. Its like having a personal NetApps filer at home for 0.1% the cost!
This camera bag is sick.I have a rebel XT with the EF-s 18-55 kit lense, 50mm prime, 100-300 Tamron zoom, and the massive (and massively nice) 70-200 F/2.8L zoom. This bag holds all of this plus microfiber cloths, filters (5), battery charger, lense caps, batteries, remote switch cable, extra memory cards, my friend's 100mm macro, and yes - even my toothbrush. I thought the 70-200 would be too big, but it has room the spare! Great bag, especially for the money!
I've had several wireless cards, including a Linksys and a Belkin, as well as two USB wireless adapters. This card beats them all in terms of ease of setup, reliable signal, and range. I'm tempted to buy another one just to have a spare.
I got these speakers first because they were inexpensive and the pink color was much cheaper. But I love them because the pink is much subtler than the picture and they add a nice splash. The sound though is the best. I have connected these to both my computer (their main task) but also to my MP3 player when I was working on my computer. The sound is rich and full from something so small. I like the volume button on the front, it allows me better control as does the headphone port on the back. i love them!
Without spending a fortune, I wanted to purchase an auto-focus digital camera that was small and compact, so that I could take travel photos of people and places. This camera has met all of my expectations. The 7.1 megapixel camera produces pictures that are sharp and crisp, so that if you use the cable connector that comes with the camera, to show your pictures on a large screen (such as your tv), there is absolutely no grainyness to the images. The 2-1/2' viewing screen is a nice feature. My wife has an older Canon PowerShot that is larger, heavier and bulkier, but has only a 1-1/4" viewing screen (that is harder to see). As far as using the cameras, they both work the same, so upon purchasing my SD1000, I didn't have to go through any learning curve. Don't be fooled by it's small size, this is a well made product that takes good pictures.
I purchased this phone so my 87yr old mother could hear me when we talk on the phone. Before we got this, she couldn't even hear who was calling. She wears a hearing aid, but hears better with this phone to her ear than with the hearing aid. After she got this, it became the only phone in the house she would use, so I had to get her another for her bedroom. It might not be very fashionable looking but it is a great help for the elderly who are hard of hearing. It provides the most amplification available at the time I purchased it anyway. You can also adjust the volume so if others use it, they are not blown away! Great Product!
amigo mio gracias por el envio todo esta muy bien, muchas gracias y que pase muy bien y feliz d&iacute;as de los enamorados
Item did not work as advertised. Virtually no recption, and the two units were only 20 ft apart. Don't buy this.
I got this player a week ago. The upscaling is very good even though you have to spend at least $100 for the HDMI cable. Beware that you cannot change screen size on Sony TV's when using the HDMI jack so your non-anamorphic dvd's will have to be watched thru the component outputs if you wish to change screen size. In other words, older non-anamorphic dvd's will not be upscaled to 1080i. Also the SACD is only output thru the analog 5.1 jacks which I think is really stupid. But overall the player is fantastic and once you see the way your DVD's look on your HD set you will never go back. Great job by Sony. Worth every nickel. Buy, buy now...and be happy.
Excellent service, item was well-packaged; shipped right away, and received in two days. Would definitely purchase from this seller again.
It was a good DVR!! I used it for shows I want to watch. Buy it!!! Recommendation: Place where they rarely have thunderstorms. It sometimes does things during thunderstorms.
It is truely a great product, but pay attention to the operating voltage. I needed 110v and acidentally ordered 220v. The shipper was nice enough to help me out. I just had to pay shipping.
I just did my first trip with the Garmin Streetpilot III. It was awesome. I am a very good map reader and can usually look at the map once and memorize the route, but I have fallen in love with this tool. Never again will I worry that I may have missed the road I was supposed to turn on, when in unfamiliar areas. Finding a restaurant or gas station is also a breeze. I will never travel without this again.
Simple and quite effective product to disperse and soften the light from my Canon 430EX II flash. As Advertized! :)
June 3, 2005: While I was pleased with the router in the beginning, my WGT624v2 has been giving me wireless connectivity problems for months.I have been having a problem where I am getting high response times (high pings) only on my 2 wireless computers. My wired computers work fine.NETGEAR customer support has had me change many settings and tried to get me to start getting their "Premium Support" (i.e. fee based support). I will throw the router away before I spend $33 for 30 minutes of support.At the request of NETGEAR support, most settings have been reduced to minimal operations, including not running in either 108mbps mode and just using the basic b and g settings which doesn't give me 108mbps. I have even disabled aireless security. Everything ran well in this mode (with NO 108mbps) for nine days.I then switched to "108mbps only" mode and after 2 days I started to get high pings on only my 2 wireless computers.I will spend another week or so testing and if NETGEAR won't give me a new router then I will go buy another one to test. If it works, then I will return the old one to NETGEAR with or without an RMA. If the new router does the same thing, then I plan to return it and go buy another brand. I will post my results.Customer support needs to be more responsive.June 13, 2005: It appears that the advertised wireless rate of 108mbps is just a THEORECTICAL RATE and the device doesn't even come close. So if you are like me and want the speed of WIRED and think this will do it - WRONG.ALso, to get their "108mbps" rate you need to use NETGEAR routers AND adapters or you will just be able to get the "54mbps" rate. Also, I can't get the router to work in "108mbps" mode without disconnects and high pings. I bought another NETGEAR WGT624 router to test and it dropped the network after 2 days and again in about an hour - apparently due to overheating. I returned that one. To even try another vendor's 108mbps gear I would be forced to replace my router and the 3 pc adapter cards.As a package, the NETGEAR 108mbps items are not what I thought I was getting. Although, it did work well in "g and b" (54mbps or less) mode but not at all in "Super g" (108mbps) mode.I am now in the process of fishing wire through my house to get to the wireless computers. I will then TURN OFF WIRELESS and use wires to obtain the 100mbps rate that wires can support.December 31, 2005I now have wires run to four computers, so my need for wireless has greatly deminished. I need wireless for PSP and Xbox devices as well as visitors with laptops.When I do need wireless access, I have found that the router loses connectivity when I use WPA security. So I now allow wireless access based on MAC address and have shut off WPA. The router is extremely stable running in b and g mode only and with WPA off. It's sort of a lousy way to operate a router.It's my workaround until I purchase a next generation router, which will NOT be from Netgear. If I were to buy a router today it would be the Belkin F5D8230-4 Wireless 802.11x Pre-N Router.
STAY away... bought 50 of these on ebay... so far I have 3 costers out of 8.Not worth the time or agrivation. The $1 a disc, will waste 50min of your life. Buy better media.
Due to the odd configuration of our house, our office is located in a remote corner of our finished basement to which the cable company will not run a cable. Thus, we use a Belkin Pre-N Router to get adequate range ("Very Good" signal) to our desktop.We have cancelled our land telephone line and now use a combination of cell service and Skype. We purchased the HBB1 because we needed to maximize the voice quality on our Skype calls even while we use our networked computers, all of which connect wirelessly. Since we've added the HBB1, our calls have been crystal clear with no delay, even while uploading batches of photographs to the web. And note, we're using "wireless" not only between the desktop and our router, but also with our cordless telephone, the base station of which is plugged into an Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard.The Belkin Pre-N Router comes with a QoS feature . . . but the Hawking HBB1 QoS is far superior. The best setting is shutting off the router's QoS and going with the HBB1. Really---there's no lag, and our Comcast cable upload capacity is choked around 350 kb/sec (advertised as 384kb/sec). Great product.
These are very powerful and well built glasses for the money. My pupil distance and the eye relief of the lenses were not compatible,even fully adjusted. (my eyes are too far apart). but otherwise a great product. The return process was also exceptional. Thank you Amazon.
The keyboard is comfortable and has two height settings for both the front and back of the board, allowing four different angles of use. The shape and padding allow for hours of ache-free work (or play). It also has a lot of convenient buttons including five programmable keys, dual use function keys by a function lock button, and a zoom button in the middle. Also has a few other application buttons for the calculator and other frequently used apps.The only fault is a relatively loud and sometimes hard to press space key due to the centrally located lifter.
I bought this item, but returned it after a week. While it is clearly a well engineered piece of equipment, it just was not the right one for me. I could not get comfortable using it -- the whole thing seemed to be filled with fine sand that made movement uncertain and gritty feeling. The plastic-grinding-on-plastic feel of the scroll ring especially seemed all wrong. Also, I have a fairly large hand, but felt that there was too much motion and effort involved in reaching the keys, etc. Like I said, this is a nice mouse, but if you are a long-time user of another manufacturer's trackball, this one may take some getting used to.
I bought this for several reasons. I needed a quick way to print from my Palm device without turning on the computer. I also share my computer with my family - this enables me to print from my Palm while one of them may be "surfing", networking, or otherwise using my computer - very diplomatic. In return they can also use their laptop bluetooth capability without disturbing one another.Finally - I use my Palm bluetooth keyboard at another, less hectic area, where I can really work.This little device is well worth the small cost if utilized for what it can do.
I bought this for my Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet. It works great in both landscape and portrait positions. Very stable and doesn't slide around due to the rubber pads all over. As others have said the charging cable does get in the way while charging it but I either move it to portrait or just slide it forward to the edge of the table so the connector is over the edge. No problem either way.Now the word of of caution. After using it for about three weeks I was opening it up and the nut and bolt had evidently been slowly loosening up with use on the upper arm. The bolt shot out 5 feet in one direction. The nut went the other and the spring flew straight up. Took an hour to find all the pieces in my brown carpeting. Putting them back together wasn't very easy as well. The spring really had to be compressed to reach the threads of the nut. So, I will be making sure it's tight every few weeks of use from now on. I tightened it until the arm couldn't move then backed it off a bit.I knocked off one star for not having better lock nuts on a device that is meant to be swiveled repeatedly.
Installed this unit three months ago and it has been working flawlessly. Low price, easy to use and, so far, very high performance. This rather basic switch does not handle audio, but for simple switching between two CPU's it can't be beat. Comes with everything you need. Quite a nice surprise, actually.
I went ahead and got this in spite of the reviews, hoping I would get a keyboard with a decent spacebar. But, no, it's just as everyone described. It's hard to hit, clunky, noisy, and causes thumb pain within minutes. I'm hoping the replacement may be the rare "one in however many" that actually is ok. The only good thing I can say is that at least Microsoft has good customer service, because after just half an hour on the phone, they're sending a replacement keyboard.
I have 7 HD channels, and one of them is not coming in well (off-air antenna). I bought this device hoping that would help that one channel. It did not. Instead, it killed all of the channels except one! It actually hurt my reception. My HD receiver rates my ABC channel at "90", but with this amp inline, it is between "40" and "50", and simply won't tune in most of the time. The same can be said of my other channels. I am going to see if I can return it after writing this review. The description of this amp says it is for satellite, off-air and FM. I don't know if it helps satellite or FM, but it sure does not help HD off-air.
After reading Robert C.'s exhaustive and very good narrative of this product over time, I can easily state the same observations. I was a sound engineer for many years and know the difference between okay, good, excellent and incredible sound.Over the years, when it comes to listening to recorded music, I tend to gravitate to the best engineered and mastered recordings. Having said that, simply owning those type recordings certainly does not mean one can hear the recording properly.I have found that for the most part, the play back equipment, ie CD, DVD, etc player or even the pre-amp and amp does not matter that much. A person does not physically listen to the electronics or tube amp. What one listens to are the speakers. This is the primary concern that needs to be addressed. Speaker sound and cost go together in a large extent. My rule of thumb is to total the cost of mid-fi to good quality electronics such as the CD DVD, Pre-Amp and Amp. Take that total and if one wants the better sound, spend that amount of money on one speaker and the same on the other. Good sound will come from spending that amount on both speakers.The exception to this rule are the SE530 Earphones. After trying a number of earphones, the best for the money, IMO, are these. While there are more expensive models on the market, the rate of diminishing returns comes into play. IOW, the very small improvement in sound costs significantly more than the SE530.The ONLY complaint I have was very well covered by Robert C. The freaking wire design is out of line with the quality of these earphones. I am as flabbergasted as Robert as to why in the world Shure continues to justify using not only this type wire, but also the poor strain relief design. At this point in time, Shure has a strong history of root cause failure from this flawed design. As far as I can find, this issue is the only problem they are seing on failure returns under warrenty.For those reading this, the wire problem still does NOT rise to the level of not purchasing these earphones. I highly recommend these as best in class for incredible sound. I would estimate one could get about the same quality sound from a pair of regular speakers that would cost around $3000. And the SE530's don't limit you to sitting in one spot to have a listening session.
Its perfectly engineered. So simple and light weight. Adjustable and stable. Get this for your tablet. On the xoom if you want it charging while on the stand you just flip it upside down. Your xoom screen will rotate and all is good. Love it. Best Xoom stand hands down.
This is a great TV value for the money. It does full 1080p. I've only watched up to 1080i so far; the picture is very good. It is very flexible with many connections. The black bezel finish looks very nice. The TV looks like one that would cost more than this one does.
I bought this model on the recommendation of someone and the fact that they were pink. Well the sound on these are much better than the ones that came with my ipod. The ear buds are a little uncomfortable, or maybe i just need to get use to them still. I agree with one of the other reviewer that even the smallest earbuds will be too big for some users. Overall I am quite satisfied with the earphones, but a little disappointed at the fact that they aren't actually pink. It actually white earphones and a part on the earphones that say Sony is a very faint pink. Not quite what I expected from them as there were no pictures for it.
It is as easy as 123. Fast and easy hook-up. A very nice sound from sleek looking speakers. Easy to place and blends into the surrounding area. It is worth the price and performs better than expected.
25 foot long cat5e Ethernet cable - exactly what you'd expect, and it works fine - used it to connect one side of the computer lab to the other in the school I teach at - traffic from 6 computers ultimately goes over this cable into the router, and no problems have occurred.
The first time I plugged in the battery charger in China I heard a pop and the charge light went out. It seemed to work so I continued trying to use it, but after a few days it had completely failed. I have returned it, but ended up having to pay for the return postage. This is a thumbs-down.
I am inexperienced and have found this camera difficult to use for capturing images of products. The white adjustment is not automatic and must be tuned each time.
I was impressed by the features and many positivie reviews for this printer. I ordered it and eagerly set it up. Unfortunately, I didn't even get to load any paper, because I got an error during running set up. The error message was not in the direction book, so I called customer service. Long story short, the technician could not help. He suggested I send it back to Canon at my cost and then Canon would send a refurbished one. I returned it to Amazon and, thinking I had just got unlucky, ordered the same printer again. Well, I couldn't believe it, but the second one wouldn't work either. I didn't get the same error message, but the paper would not feed through the machine. this time when I returned it, I ordered the epson r380 instead. It installed easily and works great so far.Perhaps I was just unlucky twice, but there seem to be quality control problems. Buyer beware.
I bought my router back in March. The first one I bought was determined to be defective. This took almost 3 hours on the phone with customer support. They told me to purchase a new one, or simply return the one I had purchased (easier said then done with Amazon!)My second router failed today. I reset to default settings, attempted to reconnect router, would not let me go completly through set up. Called NetGear, no matter which phone menu items I selected, paid support, free support, RMA for return authorization, BUZY SIGNAL. This lasted all day.Next step, bought the exact model @ Costco, my luck, to replace the second defective router, maybe they fixed all these problems with V2 although my first two routers were V2, hooked it up in less then 5 minutes, mix of MAC and PC networks, NO PROBLEMS.Will return defective router to Costco and let them get a credit from NetGear.When the product works, it works well, but no customer support, and product life of 6 months??? This is my first and only review on Amazon, so I have to give NetGear, 1 star, a negative one at that. Buyer beware, if you are going to purchase this, go to Costco, that way you can always get your money back when,not if your router dies!
I love this printer...I had it set up and running in about 5 minutes...it is very fast and easy to use...and the price is outstanding...Edit - wow !!! I am still using this printer almost 10 years later !!!I can't believe it. For 5 of those years, it was used all day long in my office. Sure got my monies worth on this printer. Very cool ~
This radio is VERY well made, has useful features, excellent reception, and excellent sound quality even when maxed out (this is very good because I have to turn it up to about 90% of max to hear it over the shower and our noisy exhaust fan). The radio was a little bigger and heavier than I expected but considering the excellent build quality, water proofing (it can be submerged up to one meter for 30 minutes!), and that it floats makes the physical dimensions a reasonable trade off. I like the LED flashlight built into the side as I imagine it will be handy when the power goes out. I also like the alarm timer, useful if you want to take a quick nap and don't want to reset your alarm clock. I would recommend this radio to anyone!
The card works fine in Linux. I've had it going since Redhat 7.0 that I can remember. Uses the natsemi module perfectly.I've always had the card working fine in Windows 9X, however, I have issues in Windows 2000 with my home network.Every now and again, in Windows 2000/XP, Windows pops up a message saying network cable unplugged. This is not the case, the cables have been tested. However, it only does it with my 5 port 10mb Hub. If I tell it the media is 10mb single-duplex, everything is fine. However, I'd rather leave it to auto sense, and not have the annoying message popup every now and again (a few times per day).
Nothing ticks me off more than buying a piece of equipment and not receiving everything necessary to make it work! Fortunately for me, Amazon had what I needed, and it was a snap to install. I like gadgets, but I'm no tech pro, so the simpler the better. Securely packaged and quickly shipped, I was printing in no time!
The shade is simple and works well.The main reason is to protect my camera.
This TV was OK while it lasted, but at just under 4 months the screen went completely dead. Coby said the warranty is only 90 days and they will not do anything for me. Pay a little more and get a quality brand.
I was a little hesitant to buy these because of the complaints about the cord length, but I thought these looked so much nicer (gotta love that chrome) than the MDR-EX51's which are supposed to have the same specs but with the normal length cord. I just went ahead and bought these anyways and I am very happy with them.The Cord-The cord length is different than any other phones. I happen to like the option of differnt lengths. Without the extension, the phones work great with a remote, or if you want to use a neck strap or armband. The extension is a little long, but the instructions tell you how to safely wrap the cord around the capsule case to create the desired length. Works great. For me, I was lucky. I bought these phones with the Sony NW-E99 mp3 player and the player came with an extra extension cord except it's only about 1.5 feet long (instead of 3 feet). This was the perfect length and works so well with the EX71's.-Some people don't like the uneven length of the cord leading up to the left and right buds. I prefer this style, but I have been using Sony products for many years and am used to it. It allows you to wrap the cord around the back of your neck. This way you don't always have to keep the cord in front of you where it can get caught on things. If you want to remove the buds from your ear, they rest on your shoulders. I love this feature.-Some people have also complained that the connector with the extension cord weighs down the phones (meanwhile they carry around a bulky ipod with it). When I got these I expected it to be pretty hefty. The connector is tiny. I don't even notice it. However, if I were to use these phones for running, then I could see how this added connection might get annoying. In that case, I would just use an armband and not use the extension anyway. But I fail to see how some people claim the weight pulls the left ear bud out of their ear. This should not happen especially if you chose the right size bud.Fit and Comfort-The sound isolation is great. When I wear these, I am really immersed in the music. These come with different size buds to fit your ear canal (small, med., or large). Getting a good fit is key to enjoying great sound, so take the time to try out different sizes. Once fitted with the correct size, these phones are extremely comfortable. I hardly notice they are there.Quality-The sound quality of these phones is good, for the price. As stated in many reviews already, don't expect amazing, blow-your-mind sound quality. But at this price, who cares? They are great for everyday use and provide a full bass friendly sound.-As for durability, I have not had any problems yet. They aren't made of stone, but they won't break if you look at them wrong either. Just take care of them. Use the supplied capsule case to protect the buds when you're not using them. That's what it came for. Also, don't yank them out of your ears either. Since they sit deeper in your ear than most phones, like ear plugs, yanking them out by the cords will put stress on the wires, and eventually they will break. The phones look like they were designed to be removed by holding the little piece below the chrome inserts, not by pulling on the wires. Just treat them well and they will last.What's with the silver case?-My pair came with a plastic silver box case along with the black capsule case. I am not sure how to properly use it. The capsule case will fit inside the silver case, but then you just have to stuff the wires in as well. There is no winding mechanism or anything. I just don't use it, but it would have been nice if it were more functional.Conclusion.If the cord is going to bother you that much, then don't get these. But as stated in this review, there are multiple purposes solutions to make these work for you.I am happy with these earphones and recommend them for everyone. They offer the best bang for your buck.
This product is very lightweight. It could not hold my 42" 5-1 reflector panels. The arm and parts are so lightweight that I don't forsee these product lasting too long with moderate to heavy use. Spend a few dollars more and get the Manfrotto arm. Much better built. Arm, clamps, etc are heavy duty. It works fine with my reflectors and looks like it can handle a great deal of use.
Does not work with D3100. Why do they advertise it as working with it? Do not get this if you have a Nikon D3100
it worked like i thought it would.... a mono low base volume medium mechnical grinding noise... but smelled like str8 no no ...... i dont smoke so i was offended my the scent
The name of the 5 Port USB 2.0 Pcix Card mac/win is misleading. There are not 5 ports to the outside of the computer, just 4. I knew this when I bought them, so I wasn't disappointed. I bought 2 of these cards so I wouldn't have so many cables connected to hubs all over the place. They are installed in PCIe slots 2 and 4 and work just fine. I now have these 8 USB 2.0 ports as well as the 3 that came on the back of my Mac Pro computer. There is a place to plug everything in without using the ones on the front of the computer as permanent ports. I even have some empty USB ports for future accessories. I am very happy with them.
I bought this camera to take with me to Disney World. I have a digital SLR but didn't want to use it on this trip as it is a little heavy for carrying all day - just wanted a small camera which would go in my pocket. I am certainly not disappointed with my purchase - I took over 400 photos and have only deleted 20 of them. The majority of the pictures were sharp with excellent color. I used the optical zoom quite a lot - and this worked really well. I disabled the digital zoom. All the pictures were taken at the highest quality so I could edit later if necessary. I took a lot of night shots of firework displays - some of the pics weren't so great - but others were very good. I would certainly recommend this to anyone wanting a convenient, easy to use camera. The menu is easy to navigate and I found the batteries lasted a long time. It's nice to be able to buy regular AA batteries to use as an emergency. I spent a lot of time in the evenings scrolling through all my pictures, so the batteries were really put to the test! I do like a viewfinder and this camera does not have one - but it really wasn't a problem and even the shots I took when I couldn't really compose the image worked well.
have only charged the battery once... over a month.. and it is awesome very nice feel and look!
I now have a drawer full of remotes, some of them old univesal remotes that aren't worth their weight in lead! Programing was actually a breeze, and I was up and running in no time. Anyone who complains about setting up the remote obviously does not have the patience to do it. It took me 15 mins to half an hour and I have not looked back. It's extremely, intuitive to use. The real test will be when my mother comes to visit ;-)Despite its good looks it's not perfect. My only gripe is that sometimes there is a fractional delay between when I press a button and the command being executed. While annoying, I have found that it is something I can live with. I also question the usb cover. I think frequent use will prevent it from closing, but only time will tell.
The microphone broke the 1st time I used it when trying to adjust it. It's very delicate and not very sturdy.
Bought with an additional speaker, making 3 total for my sister. She hooked up herself easily and loves them. Highly recommended. I have popping on my outdoor speakers that I own, so I did a lot of research before purchasing these for her. My brand of speakers was differnt. I am pleased she does not have that problem.
Very bright! Very sharp! Currently selling for about $850 with some stores offering a $100 rebate from Sony. It comes with a 3 year warranty on parts and labour from Sony. Front controls are very nice, easy to use - you can adjust brightness, color-tone and fine-tune video settings. It has a DVI and a traditional video input (video source) which can easily be switched from the front. The only downside is (and this applies to all LCD displays) that games designed for 800x600 or other non-native resolutions will not look as crisp (Myst, Exile, Riven and many kids games are examples).
this is a nice cable perfect size for short distants and easy to tell from these others i highley recamend it
Perfect, I love my ipod..the sound is great the video images are great as well. Thanks Amazon.
The reciever was not the latest available but for the price it was worth it. It puts out plenty of power and I am very satisfied.
After reading all the reviews, I was apprehensive about making this purchase, but I am very glad I ignored the reviews and went ahead. I wanted a clock-radio that had a high quality FM tuner and it does not disappoint, It is very sensitive.Unlike all the others I have tried, this model can receive NPR stations from 75 miles away with zero hiss. (My goal).Sure, the audio quality does not have the strong bass of a hi-fi system, but who would expect that from a 6 inch cube clock-radio ... duh!The touch screen interface is very intuitive and great to use.The stereo is over enhanced but actually works well for a bedroom.The only real negative is the lack of power back-up battery which seem dumb. Overall I'm very happy.
I do all of the video work for my church, including 4+ DVD recordings per week on a DVD recording hardware and/or computer (MacBook Pro). I go through about 400 of these Taiyo Yuden blank silver discs a year, and in the past 4 years I have seen ONE SINGLE DISC not want to burn. 1600:1 is an acceptable level of failure in my book! I also like how well they accept Sharpie, as this is how I label everything.
Simply put,this is a great product for the money. It works greta for me, if it's workign at all.The upscaling portion of it is strange. When i put in, Like Jurassic Park, and the menu comes up. I go to the setup and go to 1080p and set it for that HD viewing, but the screen itself i can't see much difference, so if it's working it looks great. I find with HD that messing with your TV is more important than the upscaling because the color and brightness and contrast are the magic of HD..Make sure your TV looks good first.1 slip up... For soem reason The HDMI portion of the DVD player only with show HD conenction in my HDMI 1 input. My other 2 HDMI inputs don't work with the DVD Player.. So my digital cable i plug to HDMI 2 and i Have the DVD player in HDMI 1.. Its not the TV cause i've tried the player on 3 different HD models.good stuff
I have used software solutions for video conversion-mpeg streamclip, handbrake, etc.-they worked well but took a long time(iMac Core duo 2ghz and mac mini core duo 1.8ghz).I bought this product and all I can say is wow!The software update to 1.1 brought AppleTv conversion and customizable settings and conversions that are faster than real time(2.3 gb file of a 45 minute TV show converted to AppleTv settings in 30 minutes with a file size of 600mb) with very good quality.If you own an iPod capable of video and you have content to move-buy this.
Bought this cable from Amazon and got a great price. The unit works perfectly. HDTV from TIVO 3 crystal clear on my DLP TV. Highly Recomend.
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR CamerasAmazing Portrait Quality at about 6 feet from subject. The cost is abot 4 times more than the 50mm f1.8 lens. I think this lens is well worth the money.
I thought I was getting a deal when I purchased the iRiver H10 but I was terribly WRONG!!! I bought my wife and ipod for her birthday (which is awesome) after I bought the iRiver. I will be getting an ipod very soon.Problems- The battery life is only about 2 days. Which would not be a problem if the battery indicator actually indicated when the battery is getting low...nope, the display shows full bars and then with no warning it just shuts off and displays a battery dead sign.- Downloading music is a hassle. On several occasions I have had to wait while the music is uploaded and re-uploaded before I can add more music.- Sometimes (actually a lot of times) it just doesn't work. I will turn it on and it will just freeze up. At this point you have to take the battery out and wait for it to initialize and hope that it works right.- The charging system as a whole is sloppy and akward. There is a 3 headed beast that should have been made into a simple input/output.- There are several more issue about not being user friendly and other ways it will freeze up on you, while your in the middle of your workout but you get the point.Get an ipod and be happy with life
I purchased this cancorder for one purpose: to playback old 8mm tapes for recording onto a DVD-R recorder. For this purpose it is ideal: low cost; colour view sceen with sound; plays 8mm and Hi8 tapes; rugged and high quality feel, so it may last a long time; apparently the only name-brand 8mm camera available at this time.If you are looking for a general purpsose camcorder do not buy this one for the following reasons1. 8mm and Hi8 is obsolete. When your camcorder finally breaks (as all three of mine did after an average of 5 years use) you will have a hard time finding a device to playback your precious tapes on.2. This camcorder has no "steady shot" which in my experience is the most important feature for easy recording of good quality videos.3. This camcorder is rather big and heavy compared to many others available.Steven Woodward
I was looking for some very specific features when I bought this camera (I actually bought an Elura 90, used it for a week, and switched to the Optura 50 for the S-video I/O.) I'm a strictly family documentary person -- most of my videos are done at home in poor light and using the widest angle settings.This was my list:mac iMovie compatiblelight sensitivity (good images in dim home lighting at night)analog to digital conversion w/ S-video I/Oreliable, tough - ideally made in Japanwide-angle for images taken from 4-12 feetquiet motorwarranty & service (1 yr base, 2 yr when extended by my AMEX card)price comparisons include travel charger & extended life batteryimage qualityfocus capability - ideally a manual focus ring16/9 ratio playback oksensor: 2mpix, 1/3.6 ccdexternal mike jacktop loadingOverall the Optura 50 meets most of the items quite well. I think the indoor image quality is pretty good; better than the Elura 90. Not as light sensitive as my old SONY Hi-8, but it's far smaller and lighter. This was my biggest concern, but I think the camera passes this one. The best results come with 3 CCD cameras with larger sensors -- typically costing $3,000 or so.Canon includes a ridiculous, worthless, still image camera. Sigh. (I have two fine Canon still cameras.) What a waste. They do, however, also include an S-video for higher quality analog I/O (you have to buy your own S-video cable though!). The 2005 Eluras now lack this feature (arghh).The Optura 50 doesn't have enough wide-angle range for my tastes (I still do 3/4 capture as my iMovie s/w expects that) but it does better than the Elura 90. It's probably as good as one will get nowadays.Mac OS X compatibilty is excellent. The manual is sparse but adequate. Digital passthrough is tricky to figure out (read the manual carefully) but it works well.The camera is indeed made in Japan and it feels reasonably robust -- as much as any competing device. The charger is compact, but I bought the reasonably priced very nice travel charger and an extended life battery.
I had forgotten how quick and close a shave my Panasonic shaver had originally given me. Putting these replacements on was like getting a brand new shaver. And it's even quieter now too.
I replaced my 19 years old Technics cassette deck (which stopped working) with this Sony. It's okay with no remote for me. I started to play old cassette tapes and record them on the Teac CD recorder. I was able to do the setup because I have a 19 years old Technics detachable equalizer with extra inputs. To my surprise the recording was clean although the cassettes were 19 years old also. Thank You Sony, the quality is still there.
The prongs have broken off with in two weeks of use. It was pulled out of tv once and now it does not work. Not very good workmenship.
This is a hard body case, small with a plastic hook that you can connect to a belt loop or ring on a back pack etc. We really like it and we got it really quickly.
I wouldnt use anything else in my old Xerox M940 Multi Funcion device. I have tried, but other inks dont work as well. If you can find these, especially for a cheap price like this one was, I would recommend buying them. I am going to.I dont have to list the cons, as they are probably not relevant in rating ink for a printer that no one has!
Bought this charger kit a couple of months ago, and now that I've had time to evaluate it, it is definitely an excellent product - especially for the PRICE!I've had no problems with charging AA's or AAA's. I use AAA's for my voice recorder, and it can go weeks without having to recharge the batteries. And when it does come to recharging them, it only takes a couple of hours before they're done. For the AA's, I use them for my DSLR external Flash, so that definitely is a device which can drain a normal AA, but the supplied batteries hold up VERY well even at the full power setting on my flash.Good build quality, great portability (having the in-car charger), quick charge times, and best of all it comes at a great price. No need to go with the brand name chargers which can cost twice as much (and don't have the in-car charger included). This product is firstly a great product, and secondly great value!
i just suffered through Hurricane Irene. I pulled out my 15 year old boombox and some Duracells and - presto - I have radio without AC power.Good thing I didn't have a "PAL," since that requires a special battery that likely would have been dead and nobody carries.What a stupid oversight on Tivoli's part.There's nothing wrong with a fancy, high energy density battery for routine use, but this should have been designed to run on standard batteries (e.g. 6 double A) for emergency use.
Its a solid case and protects everything but the buttons the USB jack and the headphones Jack. But it tends to crowd the buttons so if you have large fingers you may have a problem using it. The screen cover is my biggest problem. It scratches to easily and had one on it after just putting it in my bag. The screen also has a lot of glare. It's impossible to use in the sun. But the belt clip for it is ok. It's removable and and swings freely. But it does feel a little flimsy. It has a little kick stand for watching videos if you want to prop it up. Works ok but again a little flimsy.
I got this for Christmas, and it's great. The only problem was that I also got WinXP, and well, the two don't work together... YET. I emailed RCA, and they said they were working on drivers right now. So, if you're planning on upgrading to XP in the near future, don't let that stop you from buying the RD1000. It's very easy to use, and the perfect gift!
I have the D40 and this remote is great with it! I'd recommend this to everyone.
Yes, yes, they're very bright. But by the descriptions, i thought I'd have to wear eyeshades to drive down the highway at night or something. They're just blue, and bright, and it's a little hard to read the buttons.But the sound is very good, the installation went fine (except the part where I didn't disconnect the battery and blew a fuse in the car), and it's working great for me. And the price was right!
I tried these because the Sony MDRA101 pair I've been using for years were losing sound.I guess I've been spoiled by the Sonys... The Panasonics, although much cheaper, are not a substitute. They do deliver crystal clear sound and the bass is there but the problem is that the sound can be clear in a flat way. Prepare to have instrumental texture flattened out of your music into a sheet of generic pop. In this way, it's hard to actually feel the music and get led into it- you're always standing before a clear sheet, wanting to get to the other side.Overall, these headphones are okay. They provide generic listener friendly sound but not intimately close, multi-textured sound.I'd rather use the faded Sonys.
took a bit to get the prepaid visa to work here on amazon which amazon says they don't accept but actually got it to work, had to put the zip code as the card holder name. No problem inputting the code.
I purchased this item (3 of them, actually) as part of a serial control cable for a DirecTV Receiver and Windows Media Center Edition with a PC. Together with a null modem cable and the correct drivers, it allows Windows MCE to control/synch with channels on the DirecTV receiver. The quality is good and all three have worked as they should. Of course, the use of this item is completely the reverse of what is was created for (using a USB port to create a Serial port) but it does the job well.
This is a nice little camera -- in the process of being discontinued. BUT the price here is OUTRAGEOUS. You can probably find it at a nearby CVS or Duane Reade or Target for about $40.Get it for a good price and it's tremendous fun, especially for kids. They get a real kick out of seeing the picture develop before their eyes -- just can't be beat by a digital camera.The pictures are _not_ of the quality of a decent point-and-shoot digital camera, but how many digital cameras cost $40 and how many give pictures _instantly_? And the Polaroid pics have a quality of their own which is hard to find in the digital world.As of mid-March, the word is that _no one_ is interested in licensing the Polaroid technology (though Polaroid has indicated that they are happy to license it out). So the downside is that film will disappear, but the upside is that these cameras will not see the popularity of, say, Diana cameras. That means they should become _less_ expensive. One way or another, do not pay the thieves at Toyzz $160. Check e-Bay or anywhere first.
These 'throw back to the '70s' are boomy with an overall very cluttered sound. They will make lots of noise with moderate power, but even at $500, they are not great. But, sound is like beauty ... What my comments are really addressing is build quality: mediocre at best. One mid-range was not working when I received mine (not from Amazon), so I pulled it apart to see if a wire had popped off of it. It's a big empty box with a sloppily applied 1/2" if "wool" on all walls and no bracing. Turns out the wires were in place, so I powered just the driver and it was fine. Checked connections to the crossover. No problem there, so it had to be the crossover itself. I put it all back together, and while I applaud the robust metal grill, design and application are poor!For you nay-sayers that will dismiss this because 'no one would open up a brand new and warrantied speaker', I frequently take brand new things apart even when the are working just fine, at least to the point that I am confident the warranty is in tact.Going 'round back, I pulled the crossover out and gave it a visual. I was surprised to see a missing capacitor! They apparently have quality control issues here, since all components are glued to the circuit boards and some are even tie wrapped to the boards. So, there it was - a nicely curved impression in the glue that was supposed to hold the capacitor in place through all the vibration that might break the leads or the solder joint. But this didn't even make it through shipping! So, back to the big box I went an stuck my hand through the hole where the crossover was feeling around for the missing cap. I couldn't feel it, so I took out the woofer for better access and ... yep ... there is was tucked in the wool. This is BAD, folks. Really bad. But a little cleaning and re-soldering and all is well. hmmm ... All but my astonishment at how lame these are. I will invest the time to break them in, but I do no have very high expectations at this point.I sold a pair of vintage Rectilinear IIIa's that would have put these to shame. My mistake. If you like that 70's sound, you may like these. But beware of poor design and quality.
I got these as a present to replace my old, beat-up pair of earbuds (the ones that came with the iPod), and these make an AMAZING difference. The sound is richer and overall is great.
I have had this printer HP 2550L for about 10 years now, when this model came out it cost $1200 wish was pricey for me, but I wanted use it for a home business, and I was able to get a floor model for $700 during the holiday season. I am still surprise to see them selling used versions and supplies online. As far a cost it is very affordable as far as performance it is very slow and a bit noisy but it gets the work done. You can even get the toner and imaging drum replacment at descent prices online still, note there are different quality of toners. You can't really go wrong with some HP products. I am in the process of buying a refurbrished printer because my old model has aged due to wear and tear, and I can still use my toner and imaging drums, the printers usually does not include tone cartridges so I save money that way. Feel free to drop me a line if you would like to more of my experiences.
I bought this GPS with a sole purpose:to avoid speed limit fines.I work in Macae city and have a house in Rio. I use to drive about 220 Km (140 miles) each way every weekend. There are 18 radar detectors with cameras in which you have to reduce from 80 to 50 km / hour. I got 8 fines in the past 12 months and a loss around USD 2000.There are limited offer of Mapsource to my area. I created tracks which navigate with the GPS and marked as waypoints all the locations where there is a radar. The proximity alert feature tells me I am near these radars. I also marked radars locations downtown Rio.I found the GPS sensitivity exceptional. It can keep track even seated inside a bus. The visor has good visibility, battery consumption is low and it is small enough to keep in my briefcase.I also bought an external antenna which is positioned on the top of my car dashboard, under the windshield. I can keep the unit inside the car.It is my first GPS and I am happy I purchased it.The device was delivered to a friend's address in Houston on time before he travelled to Maca&eacute; on vacations.
Amazon is about 17 dollars cheaper than retail stores like best buy and it works perfectly, what more could you ask for? Went in an 04 trailblazer with an older pioneer HU but works on many vehicles.
I've bought and returned at least 5 alarm clocks in my search for the perfect alarm clock. They were either too hard to work, cheaply made, didn't work, or didn't have the features I wanted. This one has everything and seems to be very high quality. It has a digital tuner that actually picks up my station, so I don't have to fiddle with the stupid tuning knob anymore. It has 2 alarms and a battery backup. It plays 3 nature sounds (brook, ocean, and pond/wetlands). It is easy to set and use. It doesn't have a huge display, but I like its relatively small size. I would defintiely recommend this clock to anyone!
This was an excellent purchase. I have lost many pairs since they have broken in my pocket / backpack. These fold so that they can be compressed flat. The sound quality is great for this price range. After having lost over $100 to broken headphones, I am glad that I have a pair to stay.
Alpen 20-60x80 w/45 degree EP, waterproof Spotting ScopeAs a very keen shooter with a number of top quality scoped rifles, I was in need of a good spotting scope. After finding a brochure of the Alpen optics products I found that they were much better priced in the USA than here in Australia. After looking around I found what I wanted on the Amazon site and purchased the Kit "20-60 x 80" a shame that Amazon does not ship to places outside the States so I had to ask a friend in California to forward the item to Australia. Upon arriving the scope was actually better than I thought it would be, however, the stand in the kit was broken and not of a good quality. I wonder why this seems to be the case with other brands too, why do producers not increase the price somewhat and add a good quality tripod? Luckily a good friend has all the tools to fix it and the combo works a treat. Easy to use, very clear optics, and so it seems overall a very good scope. It stood outside in the rain while observing birds and did not miss a beat. Excellent VFM (value for money). I should recommend this item and brand to friends albeit with the note not to bother with the tripod kit but to purchase a good one in a camera store.Walther Van AlphenQueensland Australia
I was not happy with this purchase. It does not work on my TV at home and I spent a while trying to figure out a way to make it work - changing the resolution, computer settings, tv settings, etc. I have used the same type of cable to hook up my computer to the tv before and there were no issues. I wanted to try the cable elsewhere to see if it was just my tv that was having issues - I found that it only worked on 1 of the 4 total TV's that I tried it with. It was a hassle to deal with and the cable is now useless to me.
If I haven't checked the reviews or forums before buying this product, I would have paid at least 35% more for an original one with less performance. I'd recommend it for architecture and landscape photographers. But please note that it is an ultra wide special lens product, which means only buy if you need. Not a good idea for everyday use.
Thanks for the very fast service. It was quick and the product works great.SuperMediaStore is great for at least my first order with them.Well that was my original post. I ended up getting a little excited. Dont buy this keep looking.
I needed this exact memory part to meet the timing requirement of a motherboard intolerant of "average quality" parts. It sits next to the same stick I bought years back. Thank you Amazon marketplace: because I was able to easily locate the _exact_ memory part, price was right and it shipped faster than promised.
This 3M privacy filter does absolutely make it difficult for people to spy on my screen at angles lesser than 50 degrees and/or greater than 130 degrees; however, it does tend to so darken the screen from my own view at 90 degrees that I have to turn the laptop's brightness up to the maximum level, thereby minimizing my battery life... Also, please note that privacy filters in general work optimally on smaller screens (e.g.,less than 13") where the user can position his/her body directly in front of the screen to shield its entire viewable area from public scrutiny. With a 17" widescreen, it is rather difficult for most people to achieve this, meaning that at least some portion of the screen might always be potentially viewable to people behind you.
My iPhone 4 got deep scratches I tried the idrops for about an hour but I quite disappointed only got shinny scratches
Sound quality is good, though not as good as I expected. Not a lot of bass. 'Guess that's why they make kickers... Good remote.
These are my updated comments on the 8800. After a disappointing experience with the coolpix 8800 from Nikon I decided to return the 8800 in favor of the D70 DSLR from Nikon with the Nikkor 18-70mm lens kit. Like some people, I was under the (okay, silly!) impression that the 8800 could deliver near DSLR like shooting in a more compact camera. Not even close, especially if you shoot with challenging lighting conditions (low contrast).The 8800's amazing potential is shot down by it's AF firmware, lack of manual focus that works and some generally bad choices by Nikon to keep it from posing a threat to the D70. Read on!Shooting in low/poor light is a subjective condition. Just what is "poor light?" Well, I'm not sure everyone will agree, but ANY room with indirect lighting will pose problems for the 8800 with some subjects, especially at moderate zooms. The 8800 was a disaster in these areas, and all combinations of settings were tried. If you visit various forums, you'll see quite a bit of talk about this. You'll see wonderful pics from the 8800 taken in near darkness. Be warned. The 8800 is not a consistant performer. ANY camera can produce great results at this level. It's merely a question of how much the camera "gets between you and the picture." Like several others tried, I placed the 8800 on a tripod and attempted to focus on my wife in dim light. At times the camera was perfect and sometimes it hunted and hunted and "confirmed" poor focus. No thanks!Sadly, many people don't look at performance when they buy a camera. They look at gee-wiz features like VR, long zooms and high Megapixel counts. They look at sample pics and imagine that they can get the same results, never considering the performance barriers inherent in any camera. Being able to quickly get the shot is every bit as important as optical quality, unless you'll always be shooting still-life. The 8800's slow focus, poor AF overall, shutter lag make it a complete failure at it's price point.And so....I had the 8800 and now I have the D70. The 8800 is a fancy toy and for many folks it's "good enough." They are willing to "work around" the focus issues and shutter lag. They insist that a 10X zoom and VR somehow makes up for the other problems. "Every camera has flaws" they say. I say, "No Thanks." Not for 800 bucks plus extras. Ask yourself: Do you really want a camera with an AF Assist light that has a mere 5 foot range? Do you want to constantly seek "brighter" objects at the same subject range to achieve focus? Do you want a pricey camera with no fully compatable flash? That's right: The SB600 and SB800 flashes WON'T enjoy wireless modes and improved AF assist with the 8800! An amazing flaw. Do you want a camera at this level with no usable manual focus? In manual focus mode a sliding indicator appears with NO DISTANCE Scale! Still worse, there is no center enlargement area allowing you to have a chance of manually focusing by eye. The manual actually says you can see "sharp outlines" when proper manual focus is reached. Not so. A "lowly" Konika Minolta Z1 has a usable manual focus that actually works. The list goes on. Frankly, the Panasonic FZ20 is a better all around shooter.The manual focus issue alone is a deal breaker for me and will be for others. Without manual focus it isn't a fully manual camera...period. In various forums, 8800 owners complaining about focus were handed a lot of abuse, much of it from Nikon fans who don't even own the camera. Still worse, people who did have the 8800 were defending it with no idea of what the D70 did better. They just read "10X, VR and 8MP" wowee! Here's my credit card! And guess what? I did the same thing. Luckily, a good store allowed the swap. Live and learn...when you can! I can defend the 8800 in just one respect. In good light and outdoors, it can satisfy the shooter with excellent results. No other ultra-zoom can match it's optical quality at this time. The VR can be a real help as well. It's a real shame that Nikon built such a mediocre camera around such a fine lens.Is the Nikon D70 DSLR or other entry level DSLR a solution??? Well, I think that the D70 with 18-70 lens ALONE is better than the 8800 by a mile. The D70 is larger, but it's in the SAME SMALL BAG (Lowepro Ex160) that held the 8800. Also in the bag is a second lens, lens hood and other doo-dads. Around my neck the D70 is certainly larger and heavier. But guess what? I'm a grown man and I can carry an extra pound or even two! If I'm trudging up a mountain side, the D70 will be in a bag no bigger than the one that held the 8800. It's not like the D70 with lens weighs 10 lbs and is hanging from your eyelashes! This "weight" issue is just plain silly. The D70 handles like a real camera because that's what it is. Is it much more expensive? No, no way. The kits lens is excellent and gives 4X zoom. That's plenty for most folks and I've been using a 50mm 1.8 prime outdoors with great results as well. The most common FL used sure isn't 350mm! So the price difference between the D70/8800 is around 230 bucks. The D70 has a better faster lens, faster EVERYTHING, filters that fit, and wowee, even a lens hood. You can spend more money to make the D70 have the same type of lens as the 8800, but you can NEVER make the 8800 do what the D70 can do for any price. If you want a very portable camera, don't be silly claiming the 8800 is anything close. It weighs the same as the D70 body and isn't fitting in many pockets. That's why I have a tiny Pentax 5MP camera smaller than a credit card.Comnpared to the pricey 8800, the inexpensive Pentax locked focus better and without an assist light as did the Minolta Z1 at greater FL. The Pentax is a far better camera if I want to travel light. By the way, my wife used the D70 for the first time today and took great shots. She really liked it. Weeks ago she didn't understand why the 8800 wouldn't take a pic when she hit the button. Shutter lag, I explained after she missed a shot.Now I know the 8800 fans (and those who complain about apples and oranges) will not take kindly to this review. I only ask that anyone wondering about the 8800 to TRY it first. Try it in low light. Test the lag. And if you were considering the D70 (or another DSLR) AT ALL, run (don't walk) from the 8800. It's flaws far outweigh it's strengths FOR ME. That's the bottom line, folks. I think the 8800 is a toy, while the D70 (or other DSLRs) isn't. If you have the 8800 and don't have the D70, you really don't know the whole story. You're welcome to judge for yourselves as we all must. If this review angers anyone...remember, they are JUST CAMERAS.Here's a TYPICAL shot from the D70. It has to be since I just got the D70 and most of my shots look this good.http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/50tom2.jpgCapt RB
I use this with a Bogen/Manfrotto 701 HDV head when travelling. It holds up reasonably well for video, and I can often get smooth pans towards the 100mm range, but not much above that. Build quality is excellent, weight is perfect for travel. It's a professional photographer/filmmaker's mini/travel tripod, for sure.
I purchased a set of these speakers over a year ago,and they are still going strong. Don't be fooled by the lower watts output rating, these speakers will crank! They have more than enough power for the average user. The subwoofer and satellite speakers are small enough to place anywhere, but the sound is anything but small. Very clear tones and minimal distortion, even when played loud. They will work with either mono or stereo channel soundcards, no adapters are needed. I have been very pleased with these speakers.
Honestly, I was a little apprehensive regarding purchasing this over the more expensive Canon product. But, as soon as it arrived and I put it on my 28-135mm lens, my worries were gone. It fits my lens to the "T" and is constructed of quality, sturdy plastic.Yes you can spend a little more for the Canon hood (thanks for not including them with your lenses by the way), or you can save a little cash, and get this one that does the EXACT same job. Your choice. I know for me, every dollar that I save on one piece of camera gear, goes right into the pot for my next purchase. Saving money is a good thing, and you can't go wrong with this hood from Precision Design
I'd give this camera 3.5 stars for the money.I arrived at the decision to buy this camera after a bit of circuitous route. Long ago I loved my old Nikon CP-990. Then I had a kid and for the first year or so it was ok. But after he started moving around on his own I found the camera to lacking in focus speed, frames per second and a few other tech specs. Not wanting to spend a fortune shooting him with my F3 Film camera so I got a D-70 and life was good, still is.However as he gets older and more adventurous we find ourselves in places I dare not take the "nice" camera. The pool, the beach, the sandbox, muddy days, the creek etc. At the same time my wife wanted a pursable camera so that we could have something with us at all times without lugging around a rig.So a pocket Point and shoot (PNS) seemed to be in the cards. I was all set to get the Pentax Optio WPi when Olympus announced the 720SW. It was good to 10 feet instead of 5 and was shockproof and had a form factor liked better than my wife (bigger LCD). So we held out and bought it. I've had a chance to play with it a couple of weeks and this is my impression.Pros-Small - Fits in the pocket/purse without issue.Faster than yesterdays PNS for turn on, focus and lock timeEasy to use - Has the standard full auto mode and some "scene" modes that are easy enough to figure out. They tell you what they are for and give sample pictures.Build Quality - I've never seen a point and shoot built like this. You could put this thing on the end of a chain and use it as a weapon and then take pictures of your vanquished foe afterward. Its tough. It has an all metal frame that surround it, the front plate is plastic, the back glass, metal and plastic. It feeds very solid. I haven't tested its robustness yet but its good.Internally focusing lens - You know those cameras that stick a snoot out when you turn them on? I find that somewhat annoying but more importantly I've seen those die when you get dirt or sand in the snoot. I've lost a couple of film PNS that way and seen a few digitals go down as well. Everything here is internally focusing. Its sealed, nothing to stick out or break off. I let my 2 year old play with the camera, he didn't break it but seems to instinctivally grip it with a sticky finger on top of the lens.Lenscap - The Pentax WPi does not have a lenscap! This one does. I once heard the salesman say "oh but it has a protective plastic cover in front of the lens so it doesn't need one" Ookkkay, so the lens doesn't get scratch, the cheap non replacable plastic in front of it does. Its still a scratch in front of your picture! The olympus has a more robust wiper type lenscap that can sweep stuff away instead of getting gummed up.Waterproof - This trick more than anything else is why I got the camera. Take it to the pool, take it IN the pool and get cool pictures. Pay the beach no head, splashing at bathtime, no worries. My son gooped it up pretty good, just ran it under the faucet and dried it off with a soft towel. Don't try that with your normal camera.High ISO - This camera can go to ISO 1600 which for its class is amazing. Higher ISOs make your sensor more sensitive but increase noise. ISO 800 and above starts looking very noisy and that's not uncommon in many digitals. Most small ones fall apart by ISO 400.Big Screen, Fast Zoom - It has a very generous 2.5" LCD screen. When you take a picture and review it you can zoom in very quickly. Really great for taking a picture of a tourist map and taking it with you.Cons-Too small - Yes, too small. I'm not a big guy, my fingers fit ok but big guys might have some issues. Also the camera is so small and light its kind of hard to hold very steady. It doesn't have the weight to dampen your tremors and you really can get a good two handed grip on it, its always a finger hold.The "Image stabilization" - It promises no more blurry pictures because of "image stabilization". Well its not really image stabilization. When you kick that feature in it does an ISO boost (makes the sensor more sensitive to light) which lets you reduce the shutter speed so you don't have camera shake as much. The drawback is that you get more noise and less quality in your picture than if it had real image stabilization.Camera downloads kill the battery - If you plug your camera into the computer to download the pictures plan on charging the battery right after. It sucks it down big time. Get a card reader for $15 at any discount shop.Stupid XD Card memory format - It uses the "XD" memory format which is neither as cheap or fast as Secure digital or Compact flash. It's the same size as an SD card but different shape. Had to go get a new card reader to deal with it. Dowloaded about 5x faster. Most people don't have those cards laying around so plan on forking out some extra $$$.Can't zoom on video mode - When you start taking a movie you can't use the optical zoom, it can use the digital zoom be those are not too good.Review screen isn't all that pretty- Big screen but not great resolution. You can zoom in real close but it lacks sharpness. This might let you think the image is not sharp but it is.That sums up the pros and cons, but what about image quality? Does it take good pictures? Well I would say it takes ok pictures. I've seen better, I've seen worse. I've gotten somewhat used to Digital SLRs with good lenses so perhaps I'm not the best to judge. My wife thinks they are fine.For family stapshots of the kids by the pool or at the beach it is fine. Don't expect your photos of opportunity on vacation to far away lands to make the cover of a magazine though. This camera is at its best when getting the shot becomes more of an issue than getting it perfect.The best camera to use for any shot is the one you have with you. This little thing is a go anywhere do anything kind of camera. You can take it with you to the beach, the pool, on a 3 day hike through the mud and rain, across the desert and into the rainforest and not worry about it when you fall of your mountain bike doing it all..If it gets dirty or goopy find a bucket of water or a hose and wash it off. If that's important then this is the way to go. If that doesn't really matter there are smaller and cheaper cameras that will serve you just as well.
Until I purchased this cartridge I could tell you all about it, but with this cartridge there is little to none! Prior to this I had a Shure M97x, an Audio Technica AT-10 and ATP-2, but none of them even compare to this. I listen to a lot of alternative rock, and it sounds perfect on this cartridge. The M97x might seem like a good deal at a little less than half the price of the AT440MLa, but trust me you definitely get what you pay for.
Okay, so after reading everyone's complaints and ordering these anyway, I went to the pool today and figured them out. My first try wasn't very successful, but after a bit of tinkering I figured out that you don't put them far into your ears at all...just inside and don't have the holes on the ends of the pieces pushed up against any of the inside of your ear. Let them just sit inside at the opening of your ear canal. Above water they are a bit tinny and thin. Below water the base comes out and the sound gains depth. I think they're definitely worth the $27 or so $$ to have sound where you otherwise couldn't. I'm sure this design can be improved on at some point, but for now, it's a workable option. And they do stay on just fine. I put them on and then my swim cap on top of them. I wear my ipod on my arm and I'm a small person so I don't have any issue with the length of the coiled wire. I like it compact...no tangling.
This is a wonderful slide tray.I have a lot of slides to work withand will proccessing them in the computer.
Do not buy this television.I purchased my TV in 12/07 after a few years of waiting for HDTV to become more affordable. $1700 was a lot of money, but foolish me thought the spluge would at least be worth it in the long run. My Toshiba, 32 inch stereo televison, that I "splurged" on in 2003 is still working with everyday use in my bedroom, but not my Samsung HDTV.I searched the internet and found out that one of the probelms that seemed to fit was that the television was manufactured with underrated capacitors. I purchased 2 new capacitors and replaced the old bulging ones. That worked for about 3 months and then the lines of dots started to come back. It is intermittent now. Sometiimes there is no visible problem, other times the dots will appear when I first turn it on, but if I turn off and back on, they'll be gone and the TV will be fine for a few days.I think it is horrible that you can spend so much money on a television that doesn't provide more than 3 years of useful life. I wish I could attach a picture. Do not buy this television and be suspect of any other Samsung model.
The product has performed well and does all that it is suppose to do. I do not use the enclosed programing software as it is more complicated than Beyond TV 4 which I purchased a year ago for another pc tuner. If you have a laptop this unit with an antenna will work just great and I have had no problems what so ever.
As the previous person wrote, this case is not a battery case. It is cheaply made and barely stays closed when it's full of batteries.
Same as the reviewer above, I bought this for my Canon SX100 camera. It is too big for the camera, indeed. But over the time I came to appreciate the space - my glasses and some Kleenex fit perfectly, I can store extra batteries, the USB cable or even the charger of the camera.Of course I still wish sometimes I'd find a more suitable bag, but this doesn't make the Lowepro bag a lesser bag.It's resistant (I have had it for more than year now), it's waterproof and pretty light when it's empty. I actually wish I could find a bigger bag with these qualities. And the price is very good, so I highly recommend it.
Ordered these after being disappointed with the volume output of the Sennheiser HD201's and was very pleased i made this decision. Headphones look great and sound even better, the bass seems full but leaves just a little to be desired. Highs are crisp and the headphones give a big concert sound to music. I use them for Granturismo5 and everything from classical to DnB music and it sounds flawless all the way across. I can't recommend these highly enough.
I bought this Tv last week , and I loved it so much I bought 2.It has an it all for this size (23inch). TV Direct TV Hooked up to a s-video cable looks fantastic. Watching baseball on a wide screen in 480i is breathtaking. You can see the whole field and greater detail than my old Sony CRT. Hook this baby up to an Xbox with the HI DEF cables, and you will have better quality then most arcade games. MLB 2005 is 1080i, and will blow you away on this TV. Next up.. Hook it up to a PC, Again the screen detail is great, and playing games like Counter-Strike source and Battlefield 2 is better then on my 19 CRT flat Screen. What can I say.. Go buy one now
A high res VGA signal travelling 25ft and staying together? Yes. My jaw dropped when I ran this from my computer and played some Half Life 2 on my 46 inch LCD TV.
Bought these for my grandfather to used when he's on the computer. He like using them, and they help him hear better.
I have had the case for 8 months (since the day I bought my iPOD). It is extremely sturdy without adding much additional bulk to the iPOD. The lack of extra bulk is key because I want to be able to put it in my pocket, not clip it to my belt. I have dropped my iPOD twice recently both from about 4 feet. The first time it landed on concrete and the flip stand broke off but the iPOD was fine. The second time was on tile and the top cracked, but again the iPOD was fine. It is really hard to get the case open, but that is fine by me. I have used my iPOD nearly every day for the past 8 months and it looks exactly like it did when I bought it. It even has the original clear plastic film that lies over the top surface attached and intact. I am buying another case today.
A good chunk of items in this tool kit i had to throw away because it was worthless. There is a mini vac that really sucks (no punn intended) and it gives you a mini flashlight wich is also crappy (mine never worked in the first place). If those items were left out this kit would be amazing as everything else in it is great.
I got this lens to go along with my Nikkor 12-24 DX lens for my new Nikon D70. (That's another incredible lens...) However this Sigma 24-135 f2.8-4.5 IF lens far surpasses my expectations.Basically, I chose to get this lens rather than the 'kit lens' that alternatively sells with the D70. I am very glad of my choice. This lens has both a longer zoom range and has a larger aperture than the kit lens. It sells for around $300, basically the same price as the kit lens (in the kit for $300, separately for $360).I had extensively tested the 'kit lens' prior to my purchase - I went in several stores, and took multiple photos with the D70 and the kit lens attached, then took those photos home on my CF card. I found noticeable vignetting in many of the photos taken with the kit lens. That bothered me - especially in a $300 lens. When I tested this Sigma 24-135 lens, I found no such vignetting. All my shots were very uniform from the center to the edge (where appropriate - i.e., no vignetting)I also noticed that the kit lens was a little bit loose (almost rattles when it is moved). This is not a major problem, because when the focus motor is engaged, things seemed to "tighten up" so that the lens is never "wobbling" during a shot. However, I far preferred the very smooth operation of this Sigma lens. It has a very close tolerance in the moving parts, and runs 'like' a well oiled machine. It feels very solid and operates very smoothly.I was slightly concerned at first that the focus speed might not quite match up, since this Sigma lens does not have the high speed/"silent wave" motor as does the kit lens. In practice, however, I have found this lens to focus extremely fast in all situations. So far (and I have taken probably 3000 pictures with it in all types of lighting and many difficult focus situations) I have not had any problems with slow focus speed. In fact, the more I use it, the more I am amazed at just how fast it really focuses. It is one of the fastest focusing lenses I have ever used. I am extremely happy with this lens in this regard, and do not miss the "silent wave" motor at all now.Moreover, the larger apertures are TOTALLY indispensible. I can't imagine having only an f3.5 at the wide end, as would have been the limitation with the kit lens. That little half-stop more has made the difference many times between a good shot and a throw-away. And the aperture is larger at all the equivalent focal lengths of the kit lens. And the aperture doesn't stop down to f4.5 until 135 mm (compare to the kit lens that is limited to f4.5 at just 70 mm).I have been very happy with the picture quality produced by this lens as well. The pictures are sharp and crisp. Color reproduction is excellent, and contrast is great. The sharpness and contrast are uniform across the width of the image, even at the widest angle. It really produces professional quality images.Of minor note but not unimportant is the fact that this Sigma lens does cover a full 35 mm frame, also. The kit lens does not. The kit lens will only work on 2/3-frame-sized-sensor cameras such as the current lines of digital SLRs from Nikon. If Nikon ever happens to produce a digital SLR with a larger sensor, this Sigma lens would still work fine, but the kit lens would be basically useless on that camera. To be a little more down-to-earth, this lens will work with film bodies, while that 18-70 DX lens will not. Now, I really don't shoot film amymore, but I could use this lens with film if the need arose.Overall, I have been highly impressed with this lens, and recommend it strongly. It is an especially good companion for the Nikon D70 camera.
This flash works best for the casual shooter, who uses flash sparingly between long intervals. It will work very well for a little outdoor fill flash and indoor portraits; but anyone looking to accomplish some serious continuous photography should look elsewhere. The SB 400 has very limited range and goes thru batteries very quickly. I have experienced better performance from the D40's built in flash.Also be advised that it will not work with your film based Nikons or the D1, D1x, D1H, D100 and D70.It is very small and light weight, but so is the performance.
i got this camera and it takes good photos and is very inexpensive. battery life is decent too.
I've used this camera for 2.5 years and and tool more than 10,000 pictures.it's so nice. macro is amazing. vidoe sucks, but better than nothing.I now have newerones, but this takes better pictures than any other~
THIS WAS THE SAME BRACKET I SAW IN BEST BUY FOR OVER TWICE THE PRICE!!!!!
Speakers sound and look great. Not sure if it's just my set, but the Volume + and - buttons don't always work when pressed. They take a little coaxing to respond.
horrible mouse, i mean can't they not use the 2.4ghz frequency? the mouse lags on any surface, not because of the laser which works great but because of the wireless reciever and the frequency they use. it LAGS and stutters. definately the last logitech mouse im every wasting my money on. Even my free comon mouse i got for free with my ibm is better.
This is my second one that I have purchased. Unfortunately while renovating, I forgot how to use it, and melted the original by not using the cardboard insert. A must! The popper uses only 1 teaspoon of oil to produce great low calorie popcorn. I add butter-flavored salt to the popcorn after swirling it around the oil, before it's popped. That way the salt sticks to the popcorn. My adult son loved it so much, that I gave him one for his birthday. He had lost 50 pounds on Weight Wathcers and wanted to keep his snack calories low. This is ideal for doing that. I highly recommend it.
I bought this to replace an old analog tuner and am very satisfied. It pulls in FM stations quite well and is relatively easy to operate.
Take it from someone who isn't all that savvy when it comes to technology or photography when I say that this a great camera. The pictures come out great despite me not knowing much at all about ISO or pixels or macro. What I can say is that I got a 2 GB SD card so I can shoot video. I also think the battery holds the charge a long time. I used to have cameras whose batteries would crap out but this one hardly seems to need recharging. It's a good camera, get one.
This on of the best players on the market. The storage is a little small, but it actually pretty good considering the size of the thing.(...)
Needed this cartridge for our somewhat obsolete fax machine! I was thrilled to find so many available at Amazon.com at such affordable prices. The vendor I purchased the brand new item from had it to me in less than a week - now that's service!
After I installed it, it did not work. I called customer service at Netgear who said that the product "did not work 85% of the time" and suggested that I return to Amazon to "replace with another manufacturer's product". That Cable Modem and DSL providers who assign a dynamic IP address instead of a static address causes incompatibility with the access point. Customer service was nice but admitted they have a major problem with the product that they have not been able to fix. Unbelievable!!Mark Maybell...March 21, 2002
I TRAVEL IN MY VEHICLE FOR A LIVING, SOMETIMES TO REMOTE PLACES WHERE PEOPLE AND MAPS ARE NO HELP. THIS NAVIGATOR HAS GOTTEN ME TO MY DESTINATION WITH ONLY TWO GLITCHES WHERE IT TOOK ME TO A DEAD END AT A GOLF COURSE, THE SAME PLACE TWICE! MAYBE IT WANTS TO BE THERE...BUT DESPITE THIS ERROR, I LOVE IT AND DEPEND ON IT TO GET ME WHERE I NEED TO GO SAVING ME VALUABLE TIME AND NO MORE HASSLING WITH MAPS. IT IS EASY TO USE RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, DIDN'T EVEN READ THE DIRECTIONS UNTIL DAY THREE. ANTGI GLARE IS GREAT AND VOICE ACTIVATION IS GREAT FOR TRAVELING ALONE SO YOU DON'T NEED TO STARE AT THE SCREEN WHILE DRIVING.I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE. IT BROUGHT UP THE RESTAURANTSAND HOTELS NEAR MY HOME WITH ACCURACY SO I KNOW I CAN RELY ON IT WHILE TRAVELING. GREAT PRICE TOO, WELL WORTH THE MONEY.
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IP6600D. AMAZON, HOW COULD YOU LET THIS PRODUCT RUINED YOUR REPUTATION AS THE BEST ONLINE STORE.Just get an original Canon ink. In this case I like to save money but what I got is a hand full of messy ink!
Pure Digital PSV-351 30 Minute Point-and-Shoot CamcorderThis is a great stow and go camcorder. I bought this for my husband when we went to Europe. Point and Shoot video and then upload it into the computer and save it or create a video. This camera would be a great graduation gift for any aspiring photographer or for someone learning about video.
If you are looking for a point and shoot pocket size camera this is the one! It's got lots of cool features and has high quality pictures. Great zoom and various other options! Very user friendly.
Little tricky to learn to operate it with the key, not intuitive, but beats dealing with sata cables falling out of external drives all the time. Very pleased with it. Good build quality for the price.
I bought three packa of them to replace my Vtech phones after a long vacation without leaving three out of four on base. They worked better than the ones came with the phone. I like energizer's replacement battery. They normally beat the original. I own some for Sony camcorder and other devices too. One more point, it doesn't died completely after it drained. It recovered after my 18 month old left one of them under bed for don't know how long.
I put this battery in and charged it and It works just like the factory battery that came with the camera.
It worked fine for 3 days, and now suddenly it does not power up anymore. Having just read the other reviews I'm sorry I bought it.
Great value. Lots of uses. Easy to use and very good sound quality. Big bang for the buck! Love it.
Very good I recommend it To everyone .Sony always make the best.I got it from Amazon.com also the best from clarissa
I'm very happy with my Nuvi 360. The directions are good, the "detour" feature has been helpful, and I like that I'm able to link up my Blackberry Pearl to it through Bluetooth (easy setup). On the whole, a little device that's got a lot of good features and is a great value for the money.
I bought this DSL modem to replace the one AT&T supplied because the power button was starting to act up. It was easy to to set up with the software. It seems my connection is faster than with the sppeadstream 4100 too. When installing this DSL modem make sure you have your DSL network password handy. I had a little trouble with that part. But got it figured out. There was no tweaking of the settings to get it to work with AT&T. It was up and running in a matter of minutes. I would recommend this modem to anyone. The price is great too.
Player yields good quality playback of everything I've thrown at it. DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD+RW, even VCD. It was able to play cheap disks that Cyberhome unit couldn't.It doesn't have progressive scan outputs, but since my TV doesn't have the inputs, I won't loose any sleep over it.
I bought this to use with my Nikon D5000 for my photography class, and I've tried everything...from changing white balance and ISO to slow shutter speeds even up to 30 seconds and still just get a blank image. The only thing I can get it to pick up on is when i point a remote directly at it, but then again that's the only thing I can see in the image, a little lit up spot. I've done a lot of research on how to get it working and i'm just going in circles. Maybe I just don't know how to use it right? I don't know i'm desperate to get it working but it just isn't. any help would be appreciated.
I never use it, but I'm happy to see my wife happy.She gives 5 star rating and many thanks.
I hardly ever write reviews but the other reviews for this product are really off the mark. The p707 it is a decent looking printer but the prints are relatively poor. I took an image of my newborn with an exceedingly high quality digital camera and printed a 4X6 at the highest quality on premium photo paper and I would be embarrassed to give the photo to anyone. The pinkish color is now grayish, the blues are slightly turquoise, the browns are slightly reddish, and the reds are accentuated. Each of these problems are relatively slight but in combination it makes for a pretty awful image.A previous reviewer stated that there is a 100 page tray and no USB, my tray is much smaller and I have a USB cable. Another stated that this printer prints quality pictures really fast, this is false; this printer is slow. Yet another stated that there is absolutely zero noise, this is also false as I have a fan in my window blowing on high and I could still hear the printer. Even though I could hear the printer it is not loud. These reviewers were so far off, the only conclusion that I can draw is - it looks like the people at Lexmark have been rating their own products on their lunch hour again! (...)
After using a left, center, right speaker setup with my AV system for many years I decided to add a subwoofer when I upgraded the recieverSony STRDH520 7.1 Channel 3D AV Receiver (Black). I reluctantly set the existing speakers to "small" and plugged the subwoofer into the single cable SW output. Resulting sound was far above my expectations for both home theatre and music. This is not just for boom boom music (but it is up to that task) I started out with Dave Brubeck,s "Take Five" which contains some beautiful acoustic bass music I never completely heard before and went on to other favorites and the results were truly sweet. This speaker produces the most musical low notes I've heard and frees up the other speakers to give a more natural sounding mid and high range. TV and movie content are far more realistic sounding and offer much more sonic information than before. For times that the base input seems to loud just backing off the master volume seems to work well. I set the speaker on automatic and have the volume about 1.5 marks below half for TV use. At 67 I have lost my "golden ears" but both my wife and I can easily hear a dramatic improvement in listening quality.
I spent $100 for a map on the Garmin web site. The process requires payment to go through before the map is actually loaded on the device. That's great for Garmin but after spending many hours of my time that I would rather be out on my mountain bike, there is no way to get the map onto my device. The website continues to claim there is no room on the disk but it is a formatted disk with much more room than necessary. I've also tried several differnent SD cards. Trying to get in touch with customer service is impossible. The phone numbers and email addresses to the company seem to be fake. There are plenty of official looking things on the web site and software programs that can be downloaded, but nothing gets the map I paid for onto my device. This is not the first time I've had problems. The product has so much potential but it seems like the company is extremely greedy and not concerned with customer service in the slightest. Ultimately, it seems unethical, the extent to which customer support is lacking, and the products do not work as advertised.
I find this to be a good product for the music fan. There is more than enough space even for the average enthusiast. There is so much space on here that sometimes I forget what I have stored on it. I have had some issues where the device will "lock up" on me. Examples of this are trying to turn it on and nothing happens. Often I have had to turn the lock switch on and then off again prior to pressing the on button. Also, there are times when after pressing play to begin a track, you will see the track time counting but the actual song will not be playing.The size of this item may get anoying after a while, but it does not bother me too much. I just like the fact I have cd-less music on the go. Movies on here look marvelous! The screen is a very good size. The tuner on it picks up local stations well but don't expect to be able to tune in AM channels. It simply does not and I wish it did because I listen to a lot of AM sports talk radio.Considering the fact that I purchased this primarily for music and not video I am going to have to rate this item a 3/5 after I factor in the "locking up". Don't get me wrong; pictures look great and the clock is a great tool. Unfortunately there is no calendar which I think would be a plus. Overall, I like it but due to the fact that mostly everything is IPod compatible (i.e. docking stations), i'm considering trading mine in for an IPod.***UPDATE*** 22 Jan 09Ok, that part about trading in my Zune for and Ipod....forget it! A couple of weeks ago I thought that my Zune had stopped functioning when in actuality the battery was dead. Long story! Being the music-crazed nut that I am, I went out the following day and purchased an 8GB Silver Ipod Nano "chromatic". Now this was not the first time I have used an Ipod but I will say now that I am officially on the Zune bandwagon. I don't care what the majority says, i'm taking Zune over Ipod anyday! Yes, everything is Ipod compatible but ITunes have yet to match Zune's Pass. I mean, $15 per month for non-stop albums? Between the Nano that I bought and this same white 30GB Zune, the Zune's menu even looks more refreshing. The Ipod does have more equalizer settings but it has not been enough for me to abandon my Zune. I have an "Apple-head" teenager that ridicules my Zune for it's "massive" size. People, don't overrate the sizes! I like video on my Zune and the Nano's diminutive size makes me paranoid.Oh yes, this thing is so durable! I finally dropped it on the concrete and the thing has not missed a beat. Um...still 3/5 but that's a very positive 3.
I've never had luck with this kind of product before, but this one worked perfectly. Sound is very clear with no static, and the cord is long enough to not be a hassle. I use it with my iPad.
I didn't buy this for any of the multimeter functions but to really use it to test batteries and occasionally to check for a live wire.The product lives up to its claim to test batteries and I have gone through my bunch and identified the bad ones. That itself is a saving for me.The product is well packaged and has a sturdy feel to it. The rubber sleeving adds to the sturdiness of the product. Its a great product for the price you pay.
I had an olympus c-4000 before this camera, both are 4 meg cameras with similar styles, but the c755 has a 10x zoom. I figured they would be equivalent cameras, but there were several diferences. The c-755 has a slightly slower shutter response and sometimes has a problem with focus. It does however make up for this with deeper more saturated colors. I also do not like the fact that there is no optical view for the eye sight. It has a small LED. For all of you wondering the max size memory card for this camera, it is not stated clearly. I found the info on Olympus Japanese website. Max is 512 meg. I bought a 512 type M memory card for this camera and it works great. All in all this is a great camera for the money. While there are new cameras out there with higher pixel count, I don't know that it's really needed unless you crop your pictures tight. This camera will give you rich saturated pictures with a terrific zoom for the best price around.
Picture is very clear...I have Tivo HD Series 3 upstairs and i wanted to be able to view my Tivo on additional TVs downstairs. i do get an occasional pop and lots of interference from my 5.8 Vtech phone system & microwave (only when they are in use). i have a wireless network 802.11g and n with no interference. my biggest issue was finding the IR window on my Tivo for the remote, once i found the g-spot everything is working fine.. i'll give it a couple of weeks and i'll probably buy another LF30S receiver to feed my bedroom tv.. this beats buying other tivo boxes or additional cable boxes.
Received the lights today. The stands are VERY STURDY and well made and are sure to last for many years! Unlike what was advertised, the stand extends up to 100" and not 72" as stated. This was a nice surprise! Cords are long which are a plus also! The ad is a little misleading when it states that "2 Bonus Bulbs" are included. There are ONLY 2 bulbs included and they are 165W, 5500K Day light Energy Spiral Bulbs. I do not take any stars away from the product because I am very pleased with what was included and the great quality construction of the stands and umbrellas. Also, by reading the feedback from others on this product, one could be lead to believe there is a carrying case included, but be sure to check the photo for what is included in your purchase. Mine did NOT include a case and again, this is fine with me because I have a case for all of my equipment that even fits my camera bag. I travel with 1 case for all of my equipment though the light stands are too long for the case I currently use. Still, not to be misunderstood, no case was offered with my purchase and I am ok with that. Perhaps those who left feedback and mention a case had a case included in their deal which makes it a bit misleading if you read the feedback and expect a case with every deal. I still give this product 5 stars because I am pleased with the quality, the design and the strength of the entire product. I would also recommend it to a friend. Thanks!
I've used this printer to scan all of my old pictures and it always does a great job.
When I first opened the box one of the holders bottom part was broken. Which I can tape together. The holders were not tighten, which caused alot of bouncing around when shipped.For a first time user on this there is no instructions on how to connect the reflectors to the holders. The reflectors.. I can not get back into the zip case after I open them up.
Excellent addition to your Magellan GPS System. Increases reception considerably in areas where trees and building can cause interference driving down the road. This antenna improves the signal strength and keeps the GPS from hunting for satellites less often.
Once assembled, a very nice case. The sticky plastic protector sheets have plastic sheets that must be peeled off themselves. These discarded sheets carry the stickers that I at first tried to peel off so they are really not an issue that has been mentioned in the reviews. The silicone case fits snugly on the new 80 GB "classic" iPods. The scroll wheel is not quite as responsive with the silicone covering - I haven't been able to do the scrolling in "high gear" and that makes it hard to navigate the artist list, for example, of a large library. Haven't used the armband but would not expect it to be great.
The unit works as described. Charges properly and I have had no problems since the purchase. Much less expensive than Radio Schlock.
I had no hum issues with my turntable, but if I had, I would have simply run a ground wire from the turntable to the receiver. 60 Hz hum is common between turntables and amps, and the grounding used to be standard with the amp connections on the turntable. This turntable is super solid and accurate. Plus, it plays 78's. The set-up was simple and quick. The instruction book even has screen photos for operation. The ability to install my old Shure Elliptical cartridges on this unit is a real plus. I can't fault the unit, other than the que lever is a short throw as compared to the old long throw Dual. Counterweight and anti-skate are as good if not better than my old Dual. I'd buy this again. For $208, it's way above the $100 units in features and quality, and way below the $500 units that do the same thing.
I bought this as a fancy add on for my car. I rarely if ever speed so its basically pointless for me. But its a pretty decent unit for its price. Easy to set up and use and works well. Although i'd trade it with someone for 20 bucks :)
The RAM works fine -- once it has become comfortable in its new home. Before that, I experienced several crashes and freezes. After each incident, I had to remove and reseat the RAM, pushing very hard to seat it in its sockets. Eventually, all worked well.
I installed this is a '97 Acura CL and once removing the radio, literally all that has to be done is to plug the harness into the cd changer port on the back, and plug in an RCA / 3.5mm female y-cable and it is ready to go. Sound quality is as good as what you connect to it.
The image quality is good. The image tacking function is not work as the spec.
I ordered this lens cap to replace a Pro Master Lens cap that I was using on my Nikon 70-300mm lens. The Pro Master lens cap was always falling off if the lens was bumped. I bought this lens cap and have had no issues with it coming off inadvertently. What can I say. It is a very good lens cap and does what I want it to do.
Same cord offered at local store was $29.99. Got it here for less than 10% of that.
I finally had an opportunity to make a TV cabinet using a TV lift for a very good customer of mine. I looked at a few TV lifts and decided on the Woods Whisper Ride. This product is exactly as it is described by the manufacturer, reasonably priced, quiet, smooth and easy to install. I was considering mounting 2 shelves on the unit to hold the cable box and a DVR so I contacted their customer service and found them to be pleasant, easy to work with and very knowledgeable about their products. I give Woods Technology 5 stars for their product and their customer service as well. You can see this product for yourselves [...]
functions just fine as far as signal transfer but the cable is very stiff. almost like it was heated in the sun. hope i dont have a bad cable but nothing to compare it to.
This camera is easy to use and has a great zoom. Cheap considering all the functions it has.A great product!
For about $21 after shipping, these seem very hard to beat. While they are not meant for high powered systems, they are just are fine for low-to-moderate level listening. As the other reviewers here have noted, the bass response is quite surprising for a cheap 6.5-inch speaker. Don't be ridiculous and expect a sub-woofer out of them, but if you are looking for a good low-priced speaker that doesn't roll off too terribly in the 100hz frequency region, these are great. In this department, they flat-out destroy the old Sony XS-211S speakers that they replaced in my vehicle.As for the treble response, I found the the speakers to be clean and without harsh peaks, but also a bit soft in the high treble frequency region. It's nothing I can't live with, but this is one of those times I wish my stereo had a decent treble control/EQ, as a 3-4 db increase in the 12-15khz range would help things here (I also should note that my car stereo isn't the best in terms of frequency response either, but I still noticed it regardless, because I tested the speakers first on my home system). I suppose cheap add-on tweeters are an option to correct things here...but I don't think any of this is significant enough of a problem to be worth the effort.In summary, these are an excellent deal for the price. As always, I encourage people to first listen to these and a variety of other speakers in a store that allows for such, but if you can't, these are certainly worth a leap of faith in my opinion. I'm quite happy with my purchase.
Slick car adapter that can be used for multiple devices.Solid design and good looks with simple green LED to indicate power. I like the brilliant space saving side cord design. Makes the adapter more compact and less likely to tangle with a stick shift. Makes you wonder why somebody didn't do this sooner and why 99% of the adapters out there still have that annoying cord end that adds inches to the adapter and tangles with the shifter/cupholder/etc. Tips for nearly every device out there.BUT, the only the BLUE tips are compatible with the iGo Wall adapter. DO NOT BUY THE GREEN TIPS. I'd like to meet the bean counter that made that decision... Otherwise, I'd give it 5 stars. I guess they want to make more money on the @#*%$ tips.
So I have heard many things about the lensbaby lenses and finally, I pulled the trigger, the price was right and I was looking for something more for my work. The lensbaby lenses are not you out of the box instant perfection kind of lens, you need to learn the feel and focus of these things, adjust your camera settings and lighting and get creative. The first time I put my lensbaby on, I was very discouraged, but after about an hour, I adjusted some settings and feel in love. You really can take some beautiful shots with this thing.Two accessories which I purchased are the aperture kit, this is pretty sweet, if the lighting is right. each aperturering refracts and reflects light throughout your shot and cast a corresponding shape in your image. This can be a very cool treatment, however as digital photographer and a fan of photoshop, I am hesitant to lock myself into having some of my photos permanently tweaked. This is an effect I can easily re-create in post and really need to be in a creative mode when I slap on some of these treatments. That being said, 10 bucks, it's worth it, even just to mess around.Next up, the lensbaby Macro filter set. Sweet, these 2 filters, 4x and 10x actually work, which may seem like nothign special but having wasted money in the past on useless macro filters, I was shocked to get this result, pleasantly surprised perhaps. Add the lenbaby price with this addition and you are still way under the cost of a dedicated macro lens. So worth the coin.I am very happy with my lensbaby gear and I can honestly say it is making me a better photgrapher, manually having to focus, zooming with my feet, getting creative with lighting, these lenses make you work hard but the results are always something you can be proud of.
Installed these in my factory sound bar in 97 jeep TJ wrangler. Wiring was easy. No convient way to secure cross over in sound bar so taped it inside it with out issue. Used factory grill covers to hide them. Didn't want to advertise these because a jeep is easy to break into. Sounds great and 100% better then cheap factory speakers. Previously on the highway I couldn't hear the stereo due to all the road noise. Now I hear the music fine. Will buy these again and install in the dash.
This product is very helpfull! I have found my self using it to plug my zune into my truck and even into my tv! It also works for anythink that has a 3.5mm headset jack(Cd players, zune, ipod, some phone and many more!) It is very helpfull and for the price, you cant beat it! I recomend this product!
I got these speakers some time ago and they sounded bad. I packed it away until I returned from a work assignment. I unplugged my old Altec's 3 way (621) and put this on hoping for better results. All I can say is that Altec has done much better. In fact, I LOVE my old Altec 3 way. So, I am placing the old ones back on and hope it doesn't blow out. The older Altec system is perfectly balanced between the boom and treble. These are just out right unbalanced. I look forward to Altec recreating the unbelieveable sound that comes out of the much cheaper 621 model (which unfortunately has been discontinued for I guess 2 years).
It is a little thicker than I think it needs to be, but length and width couldn't be much smaller. I think it's fine and I have no more trouble finding space for this than any other batter charger I have... and I have quite a few (2 cell phones, 3 digital cameras, digital movie camera etc) I like having a stand alone battery charger so I don't have to plug in my camera and wait for it to charge. I can have one battery in my camera and the other in the charger, so it's ready when I need it and my camera is never out of commission.
I have had one for more than a month and it passes audio and 1080p. It also works with the HDMI Control features of the DVD/Receiver/TV.
Printer works great when the ink cartridges can be found. They make excellent photos and can recharge the batteries on the camera when it is placed on it.
The best thing about this ipod is how unbelievably small it is. Mine is exactly the size of my business card. It is also VERY thin and light. I understand it has all the features and benefits of full sized ipods with one exception - capacity. It only holds 4GB (really more like 3.5 of actual music). I was able to cram in about 30 CDs - granted these are mostly jazz CDs with lost of 10min+ tracks. The iTunes software is great. The battery lasts about 8 hours if you dont use the backlight too much. I sync with my Win XP PC using USB 2.0 and I can't believe how fast it uploads the songs off of my PC to the ipod. (CD to PC takes a little longer - maybe 3 or 4 min per CD.)Others have complained that there is an issue with the headphone plug losing its connection with the circuit board over time creating a lot of static and poor sound quality. After a week mine is still fine, but it is something you should know about. Apple is apparently aware of the issue and honors the one yr warranty. If mine has a problem, I will quickly reduce my star rating.I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the capacity issue. I really wish I was able to get my whole CD collection on it, but I guess I would need the 40GB version to do that.Anyone considering the Mini should also check out the 15GB version. For fifty bucks more you get more in the box and over three times the storage. You do give up the "coolness factor" of having a mini.In my box along with the Mini was a USB 2.0 cable (which also charges it from the PC's 2.0 port), a firewire cable, the ipod, a belt clip (useless), earphones w/o remote, and a white square plastic box which can plug into an AC outlet which, when used with the firewire cable, becomes an AC adapter.Laser engraving is available for about twenty bucks if you order directly from Apple - great if it is a gift.
Despite the fact that Amazon sells this product as an accessory to the 1 terabyte external hard drive, it will not hold the drive. In fact, I have yet to find a drive this case will hold. It is designed for an extremely small drive. It is a worthless piece of misrepresentation that has no value.
It was easy to install.It works well and I found it easy to program a second device.
I could care less about the price, I am so typical...I was ready to purchase a 40GB! This product is excellent. When I purchased the green mini iPod, it was 3 days before my mom's birthday. In the house...we have seperate computers, I felt bad that she had to lug around a CD player on her arm, that I bought her a pink mini iPod. She was so so SO excited, she ripped the box open, charged it, then installed the software on her computer...3 weeks later...she still loves it, she jogs, runs, and hikes with it on her arm, one day...she even ran in the house telling me to log onto Target.com (We mostly buy all our electronics, furniture, and stuff like that from Target.com) to write a &amp;quot;divine&amp;quot; review, well...here I am. This product is excellent, fun, and holds about 1,000 songs, she has her 80's playlist, I have my rock playlist. (When buying this item...if you are a early morning/late night jogger, purcase the armband, it'll come in handy)One Punk Rock Kid
I received this camera for Christmas and I really enjoy taking photos with it.Although I am still learning a few things about this camera, I am a bit dissappointed that it could only take 6 seconds of moving picture. I wish that it would take at least 3 minutes of moving picture instead of 6 seconds.It's too bad that the manufacturer has to milk you for more money to buy at least the 128MB CF card in order to get more than 6 seconds of moving pictures.
First off, these are NOT the best headphones made. However if you like ear buds and are moving/walking/running/etc these are a GREAT pick. They sound decent for $12 headphones but they actually stay in your ears as you move and are fine for periods of longer wear. I personally have used 30-40 pairs of headphones under $60 and these are one of my favorites. I am listening to them right now while they sit next to my Bose and my Sony studio headphones. If you have too much bass, then adjust that in your device, its not a problem for me.
Firstly I bought this as an additional aid when sport/touring on my Suzuki SV650S to be used in conjunction with a map on my tank bag.My criteria was:WaterproofBattery powered and rechargeable (I did not want to run a 12v outlet)Small (but still able to read easily)PriceThe re-manufactured Quest fit all these criteria.I was pleasantly surprised when I received it. It Appears to be brand new except for the 'newly overhauled' sticker on the box.This unit is no where near as easy to operate as my touch screen Garmin C330 in my truck and I suggest sitting down for a couple of hours just playing with it and you should become very conversant with its operation and features. It probably has scores more adjustable settings than is really required. For most users the default options will probably be all that is required. For battery operation on a motorcycle a few power saving options need to be set to maximize battery life between charging. I might also add that I have ALL sound turned off as I would not be able to hear it due to wind noise whilst riding and the speaker plugs into a 12v outlet which I dont have nor want on my bike.This quest has basic interstates and highway for the whole US but if you require more detail like streets, names, POI, etc then you must have maps loaded into it. The number of maps you can add largely depends on if there are major cities which are larger. Here in the mid-west I was able to add 23 maps which covers the majority of the 4 states around my location which works for me.I mounted it to my clipon handlebars using a RAM-B-149-GA15 / RAM U-BOLT MOUNT W/ GA15U HOLDER setup (customer image uploaded) from [...] for around[...]. It does give an adjustable and convenient motorcyle solution though which can easily be removed to stop theft.Using it with gloved hands is not easy but I just put in the destination and of I go. I dont need to touch it after that.Conclusion: I love it. Waterproof, lasts hours on a charge, nice and small but viewable especially with auto-zoom enabled and for [...] it does not really hurt the hip pocket. A great investment for a small price tag. Configuration and MapSource software is a little hard at first but within a couple of hours I found I was flying around the menus and software with ease. With all that said I would probably get a Quest II as my next purchase as there are no maps to download if you travel a lot.
I'd previously owned them and loved it having a counter that the Sony didn't have and liked the sound control better than the Sony.
Truly the best keyboard I have ever owned.This one is MUCH better than the other Microsoft ergonomic keyboards... it has a great slope and very comfortable.
I've had a KDS-60A2000 since last November. It's a fantastic TV. I connected a Blu-Ray player and it was like I was at the Theater. I also connected a PC to it so I can watch online video on the big screen. It has been 100% reliable and I even moved cross-country in a rental truck (very bouncy) and it fired right up after the move with no problem. When I lived near Philly I connected an antenna and got free HD off the air. This TV has excellent reception. NFL games look incredible. The only thing it doesn't have is picture-in-picture but that's not important to me.
This installed very smoothlyAdded increase airflow to my case and keeps the 300gb Raptor at 20c
First of all, it is impossible to print with only black ink, in effect wasting all your colored ink and giving all black and white prints a nasty green tone. Secondly, yes, it is an ink hog. It says you are out of ink, when really you are not. For example, I just opened the lid to change my yellow ink, and when I closed it I was suddenly "out of" light magenta. I hadn't even printed anything. It won't let you do ANYTHING on it when it's out of ink either. IT'S HORRIBLE. Also it is incompatible with some programs on my computer (Illustrator 10). It is overall a frustrating expensive ink whore.Another thing, my roommate has an Epson and it broke for no reason after a year, the same happened to her boyfriend's Epson. I read another online review of this printer that says after owning it a year the owner has to do a head clean every 4 pages.Don't make the same mistake I did!!! Get an HP or something else, anything!
Went to high end stereo store listened to 2200.00 French made speakers. The 650's sound close to these, what do you think I bought? I have been playing music for many years, My 20 year old Advent Legacys' finally bit the bullit. If you are concerned about how you spend your hard earned money do not hesitate to buy the Sony. I heard JBL, Joma, Boston A.,Klipsch,Bose etc., granted these speakers all sound good but for the money no way. The Sony is a great bang for your buck. Go out and listen to the various brands and make your choice.
This cord works exactly as expected. As with any retractable cable, it sticks occasionally when abused, but these are always easy to fix with a small tug. Works great for my truck's phone charger, keeping cords out of the way.
This printer simply stopped printing. First the printer refused to allow more printing when there was still black ink left (it seems to sense a low level of ink and then completely cuts you off, even if the quality has been perfect). Then after buying the black ink replacement cartridge, it completely failed to print. And I have read that other reviewers had the same problem. Not sure whether there is complete physical blockage or just a software bug, but either way it ruins what seemed to be a good printer.
I got this to use with my Beltronics radar detector because the coiled power cord plugged into the lighter adapter became annoying. Not being a mechanic or electrician, I enlisted the help of a friend that installs car audio.Connecting the wires to the fuse box was easy enough, but running the wires up the side inside the roof required the car audio installer's help. He did a great job hiding the wires, and only 6" of wire is exposed. Much better appearance and convenience. Well worth the effort. - MountainGambler.com
This is the BEST coffeemaker I have ever had. I would definately recommend. Presto is the best coffeemaker!!
This product is amazing! While you are driving it shows you exactly where you are. If you go off course then it tells you how to get back on course. This will be great for detours or avoiding heavy traffice. Also, it is very easy to use!
I love this skin that helps protect my iPod as well as looking really cool. It seems to me that it looks better on a white iPod as opposed to a black one but who knows.
I needed some type of case to slide my GRID IT in before dropping it into my briefcase when I get out of my car and walk to the office. I've also found that this sleeve, when I put it down on the car console first, keeps the grid it from sliding when I turn corners. The most important thing is that I can easily slide the Grid It into this sleeve and then the things on the grid it don't snag on things in my briefcase when I drop it in.This case is the right price and the solid black looks professional.I'm using this GRID ITCocoon CPG5BK GRID-IT Organizer, 10.25 x 5.125 Inch, Blackto secure my cell phone, notecards (lined ones I got from Levenger), chapstick, gum and month at a glance calendar (I attached it to the back of the grid it using velcro sticky tape).
So on the page for this receiver, they say customers who bought it also bought some brand of 16 gauge speaker wire and some Sony speakers. I bought them all and an Audio Technica turntable, as well. Hooked everything up correctly, but the receiver's safety killswitch engaged as soon as any sound was output. After trying everything else, I removed the recommended speaker wire and instead used the flimsy wire that came with the speakers. Problem solved! Dunno why, but the much thicker 16 gauge triggered the safety mechanism. So FYI. Otherwise, though I've owned it for an hour now, the setup is great for my little place :)
I have had these going on 6 years now and it was one of the best cost effective, smooth sounding, tight bass speakers that make my ride sound like a home system. It was back in 04-05 when I brought these, I first replace the factory plain jane's with a pioneer knock off brand that only lasted a year before they died. I went ahead and picked these up and put them in all four doors of my ride. I drive them with a Alpine MRV 307 4 channel amp, which is just the right amount of power for all four to sing out. Along with the subs in the trunk, this combination is pure highs and tight car shaking bass, not that rattle can booooooom booooom mess.
I recently started commuting on the bus, and decided it would be handy to have a portable radio that also plays MP3s. After a bit of shopping around I discovered the MSI Mega Stick.This thing is amazing. About the size of a pack of gum, it not only has an excellent FM tuner, it'll store and play about 3 CDs worth of music files too. It couldn't be easier to load them -- the Mega Stick has a USB jack on one end which you simply plug into your computer. It is then recognized as a &quot;removable hard drive&quot; -- simply move the files you want to the Stick and away you go.The earbuds sound great too, in a pretty unique around-the-neck yoke which keeps the whole thing comfortable.Runs on a single AAA battery. No moving parts so it seems to run many, many hours on a battery. I'm still waiting for my replacement battery to die -- the one it came with (who knows how old it was?) lasted about a week of intense use. Another good thing, removing and replacing the battery didn't cause anything to be lost.In all, an excellently designed product. I'm totally happy with it.
It worked perfect in my 07 fit and came pre stripped as well. There isn't much to say about a wire harness but it does the job well.
The cooler arrived fast! Worked great! The holes were a bit narrow but I made it fit.
First, I ordered the stand in mahogany but received it in black. Second, the stand initially leaked some kind of glue on the top-- I think where rubber is attached to the wood to prevent a laptop from sliding. I cleaned up the glue, more or less, and decided to keep the black stand. I like it okay, but for the money, I was kind of disappointed with these two issues. The stand itself is sturdy and much nicer than a plastic stand.
We got this right before we headed out on vacation. We didn't even want to attempt to entertain our 14 month old daughter for 14+ hours on our own. She is NOT a car kid...she hates to be in her seat or the car for that matter fo rmore than 15 minutes at a time. So we knew we would need some help and a friend suggested a portable DVD system and some of her favorite shows.So we started checking them out. We wanted a compact unit that wouldn't take up too much room in the back of our SUV becasue we'd have her bag and toys back there too. We also wanted dual screens as we know we'll need it once our soon to be 2nd child becomes a foward facer. We also wanted something easy to install and remove so we could move it between cars. This unit was perfect for all of that!It hooked up in minutes and we never even opened the directions booklet. And it can be moved from one car to the other in a snap. It fits perfectly and securely in both our SUV and car. The monitors to the headrests and the player either under the seat or in the pocket on the back of the seat. It never once skipped the entire time we were on vacation and we hit some very rough roads at times!The remote is also a great feature. I can pop in one of her DVD's and once it's over either start it again or turn the unit off. I can also pause it (in effect muting the sound) when we are in line ordering food or at the bank. Plus it came in handy when we had to use this setup in our hotel room. The hotel had no Nick Jr, Disney or PBS so we had to use this in the room during our down time.This system more than paid for itself the first 10 days that we had it! We enjoyed a relaxing vacation including the car ride there and back.
This product is great. I really like that modular design allowing to use only the wires I need. The trouble is they are no longer available and that will make me look else where for a replacement part.
Was difficult to set up, not as intuitive as others I have used. However I called D-Link support and they were VERY HELPFUL in getting this manually set up for me. Wireless works very well. Highly recommended.
This product is exactly what you need if you want to connect your factory speakers and sub woofer and just change the car stereo, works great, just one little problem, when you turn the stereo on, you hear a noise on the sub, it's supposed to be fixed by putting a resistance on the repote cable, but I tried and it still has the sound, still working on it.
I've had my F100 for just over a year and continue to be impressed by the handling and abilities of this camera. Very good build quality, good features, and good layout of controls. I debated between the F100 or a Canon EOS 3 for quite a while. For me the F100 viewfinder was easier to see through and the controls are much more intuitive. Both are good cameras, but for me the F100 was better. While not all my pictures are gems (due to my own limitations as a photographer), this camera has never delivered less than expected.I did try a friend's F5 for a few days, which is an amazing camera. But given the few additional features it has, and the weight difference, I'd would still choose the F100 over the F5. It does 95% of what the F5 does in a much better handling and lighter package.Finally, regarding the review below that talks about the lack of mirror lock-up (MLU) causing the mirror to break when traveling - what a load of trash... MLU has nothing to do with traveling with your camera. It's used exclusively to reduce camera vibration by flipping the up mirror early, typically for shots taken with long exposure times on a tripod. The reference he made to other information on the web regarding the lack of MLU in the F100 all have to do with vibration, not any travel concerns. The fact is that some camera vibration can be intoducted in the exposure range of .3 secs to .75 secs. MLU would help to alleviate this, and since the F100 doesn't have MLU some people have said that vibration may impact pictures with exposure times in this range. Any more or less exposure time than this and vibration isn't a problem.I've taken many insect pictures using a tripod and macro lens in this range, and have not noticed any lack of sharpness. And if there were a problem, it's easy to change settings to get a longer or shorter exposure time. If you are strapping a camera to a microscope and MUST take pictures with exposures between 0.3-0.75 secs, get a camera with MLU. For the other 99.9999% of all pictures taken, it's not a problem. Mirror lock-up goes almost completely unused on cameras that have it - it simply isn't needed. Bottom line: lack of MLU on the F100 is a non issue.Finally, I travel a lot for work and have taken my F100 all over the world in all kinds of conditions with no problems. This is a well built, reliable camera.
Mine came in similar to the MEDIUM style with the "carrying handle" on the top instead of the loop as shown here, m.b. an older style. Very well designed: Not as rigid as Lowepro, easier to carry on your belt - not getting in your way in tight places (crowd, bushwalking) and stays close to your body w/o bouncing (good for long walks and short runs) due to a good balance and wide and rather rigid "belt loop". The zipper is easy to open with one hand w/o looking, not too tight as Lowepro, not too loose. The lid goes back w/o any additional efforts and closes the case almost like spring loaded. In Lowepro you have to pull it over. If you are not jumping or running really hard, you can move around with the unzipped case for quick lens change. The walls are a bit flexible, you can just drop the lens in or pull it out effortlessly. Could stuff Pentax DA 50-135 f2.8 with the reversed hood, perfect fit w/o the hood.If you are looking for a large case, I strongly recommend to compare the Tamrac Large with Lowepro S&F; Lens Exchange 200 AW (see my review) that is a bit bigger but still rather compact.For MEDIUM size (posted a detailed review/comparison here) I also prefer the Tamrac or extremely well designed CaseLogic small lens case (the same height as the Tamrac but more narrow). 2 years ago I wasn't impressed with the CaseLogic cases, apparently they improved them. Nor sure about the CL large case, check out for yourself.
This computer is definitely top of the line hardware! It's processer is super fast it burns really fast and it is just to cool to describe! It has a really easy to use operating system and it downloads programs really fast!
After many years of faithful service, I finally had to replace my old Sony 5 disc changer. I looked at the available options and this one came the closet to what I had before. It is easy to work and has just the features I needed. Price couldn't be better either. Few local stores carried this type of CD changer, so Amazon is definitely the way to go.
the item was exactly what i was wxpecting and for the price the item was perfect and it was recieved quick and in great condition. only problem wasw when i was installing the fuse i found out the fuse was broken on one end. but for the price i cant complain
For the price you pay for these headphones, it's quite the bargain. Sound is better than I expected for the price you pay.
This mouse is amazing... not only the price, but the desing is trendy and handy at the same time. Highly recommend it.
Batteries that came with charger never worked. Charger worked badly at first (didn't fully charge batteries that didn't come with the charger). Now, a few months later, it doesn't charge batteries at all. The light showing that the batteries are charged switches on a couple of minutes after I switch on the charger. The "charged" batteries won't even get my camera to turn on, let alone last long enough to take a photo. Waste of money.
If you are looking for a great pair of headphones, then this is as good a bet as any out there. Sound quality is superb, and they are among the most comfortable things I've ever had on my head.The only downside: you have to use an adapter to plug them into 3.5mm sound ports, which they handily include an adapter for. The issue is that the adapter itself is very wide, which has made it difficult/impossible to plug them into certain ports, depending on where I am.SO: make sure that the places you will be plugging these headphones in have ample space around the port!Besides that little issue, I could not be happier with my new epic headphones.
This Kingston memory isn't recognized by my computer which is only about a year and a half old. I went and used SimpleTech memory instead which works just fine. I would not recommend this product.
Where do I start... My AV setup: Panasonic 50" Plasma, Panasonic HE-200 receiver, Tivo Series3 DVR (Which BTW is unfreaking believable) and Panasonic DVD Player.My biggest concern was would Logitech have the new Series3 remote configuration, and it did. Logitech's software interface is incredible. They had every single component, and in 5 minutes I was up and running. I find a new feature on this remote that I like every day.The cradle works fine. The button illuminate upon MOVING the remote. You pick it up and it lights up!!! The response by the components is peppy.One little quirk, and it is not the remote's fault, is that if you go from "Watching DVD (or whatever else)" to "Watch TV (or whatever else)" the remote remote beams the appropriate signals, but if the TV is already on because you are watching it, it will be turned off. It is very logical why. The remote assumes that all components are turned off. If some are already on, and it beams a power on/off signal, it will actually turn the components that are already on, off. The easiest solution is to just hit the off button first, power everything down, and then hit the activity that you want to view, and let the remote power up the correct components. There is a simple help walkthrough on the remote that rocks, but if you are buying this for people less savy (ie my parents) just tell the to power down to reset everything to the off position, and the remote will never goof.I LOVE IT.
Everytime i plug this in it disconnects my external usb drive and thats where all my music is. Another person has this same problem so be warned
I bought this GPS about 2 months ago. I've used it pretty regularly in southern and northern California. It performs decently in most conditions. Sometimes it takes a few minutes (5 to 8) to acquire satellites.Pros (+):1) Compact design2) Good maps and display options3) Touch screen4) Many accent & language choices5) Ability to avoid U-turns, Highways, Toll roads.6) Text to speech (says street names) - Handy featureCons (-):1) No wall charger, can only charge in the car.2) Battery does not last very long. 40-60 min on full charge.3) Points of interests too old. I looked up Car Washes on it. Tried 4 nearest options, drove around 20 minutes only to find out none of the 4 existed! Some other common stores not in its database.4) Sometimes it starts recalculating route even when I am on the right track
I love this CD player. I needed a CD player and I bought this one. It is awsome! Sometimes though when you press one button that function will happen and so will another. Now it doesn't have all the new features but it is awsome. The manual gives little info. I can't figure out how the Resume works. Sometimes it is on and sometimes it's off. One thing is I had a problem with mine. I was on a car trip and when i was playing the cd the LCD kept saying open. We sent it back and we had a big problem with RCA.
This seems very sturdy, your palm is attached inside and thus there is no need to take it out and possibly drop it while it is out of the case, because that defeats the purpose of the case. The cutouts are nice so that you have easy access to the essential things.
Great DVD Player, but the best part is the usb connector. I bought an external hard drive, format it to FAT32, and stored all of my movies, pictures and music, and I play them like a media player. The interface is a little rough but it does the job.Great Product, it plays almost every format.
I read so many positive reviews of this camera that I decided that it was time to replace my beloved KonicaMinolta Dimage X. I'm glad I did. I just got back from Israel and Jordan. I took my new SD800 as well as my Nikon D70. The SD800 more than held its own. The colors are fantastic, and the image-stabilization works very well. The wide angle lens produced superb landscapes. I like the fact that it is one of the few of the newer compact cameras that retains an optical viewfinder. This camera is worth every penny.
i love my zune !it works fine, i wish i had gotten the 120 gig so i could have more room for more music and more movies
I hot sync with a backup buddy already. However, I travel quite a bit, and this neat little module is just the best. It is very easy to use. . . simply put in the slot and tap an icon. . . and then you have a backup with you at all times, even when you can't get to your desktop.
I needed a replacement batteryfor my cell phone and Amazon had the right one at the best price. It has been working well since I bought it and put it in.
This is all looks and no sound quality at all. Bass is terrible. I wouldn't waste my money on this again. I listen to hard rock mostly and the bass just sounds muddy and distorted. I have connected it to my Ipod and stereo and the results are similar. Don't waste your money on this. I did like the bag that came with it though. I guess you get what you pay for.
These earbuds are great, and provide a clear, full range of sound with almost any kind of music I've listened to with it - even classical. The bass respose is quite good too, even with this being an open-style earbud - some music feels like it's slamming right against your eardrum. For the price, you can't go wrong. I love the case too, it makes putting them away VERY easy, I HATE cord tangles and you don't get that with these. I like them better than a $30 pair of over the ear headphones I got before... can I say any more? LOL. Only one complaint - they can make the insides of your ears sore after a while where the pad touches the ear... but that's most likely my ears being sensitive, not the headphones.
I got this as my third mp3 player and switched to an ipod touch about a year ago, the quality of the sound is exponentially better than on an ipod touch. the fact that it doesn't have apps is the only reason i like the itouch better. Its a basic and great device.
great mlf machine, very well designed. perfect for digital pix and all around home and school use. would give it a five if it printed cd's like the epson. check ebay for generic cartridges at a good price.
I purchased the Nuvi 360 to navigate the unknown roads of central California for work. The GPS functionality of the 360 is great provided you set the system up properly. You can avoid or allow certain parameters for the travel (highways, toll roads, u-turns, etc) which make travel convenient. I made several left turns to get turned around to find out that I had clicked to avoid u-turns. The maps are installed so there are no downloads needed. Several locations that are under construction in CA allow the system to tell me to return to the right road or that it is recalculating the route. Overall, great GPS for the money. It has other features as Bluetooth capabilities, MP3 player, and picture viewer. None of these features will meet most users expectation. I have used the Bluetooth for my cell phone with extremely poor results.Even with the downsides to the Nuvi 360, I would definitely purchase another and recommend it to others.
THE BUTTONS ARE A LITTLE "CHEESSY" BUT THE UNIT WORKED PERFECTLY.WE USE THE SPEAKER SELECTOR TO LISTEN TO THE TV WHILE JOGGING ON THE TREADMILL (THE TREADMILL IS IN THE NEXT ROOM FACING THE TV THRU A DOORWAY SO IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO HEAR) WE ADDED AN ADDITION CENTER CHANNEL NEXT TO THE TREADMILL AND WITH THE SPEAKER SELECTOR WE CAN LISTEN TO EITHER THE CENTER CHANNEL ABOVE THE TV AND / OR NEXT TO THE TREADMILL.SEAMS TO BE AN EXCELLENT VALUE FOR THE MONEY.
I purchased the Siemens 2502, 2521 and 2501 Powerline adapters and connected them to the outlets in my home, (which is less than five years old). The setup was easy but the included instruction guide stated little more than "plug it in".The problems began when I installed the included configuration software on my three computers equipped with WINDOWS ME and discovered that the utility program either froze Windows or took close to 2 minutes to start. The SpeedStream Support staff is aware of the problem and told me that "the programmers at Efficient Networks are working on it".The biggest issue I have is that none of the three Powerline products will stay connected for more than 10 minutes! I have tried changing outlets and even tried hooking up the adapters at my friend's house but these things simply refuse to maintain a connection.Bottom line: Unless you enjoy loosing your network connection and having to get up and reset adapters every ten minutes, stay away from Siemens Powerline products...at least for now.
i love the pattern. The first time I brought it to school, I got lots of compliments. It's easy to carry and doesn't want to slip out of my hand, and it's also really easy to slip in a bag and carry around. Accessibility is nice; could have a side zip but the top zipper opens wide, so it's easy to slip my laptop in and out. Overall a great buy!
I was just recently introduced to the hobby of Geocaching by a relative and enjoyed it very much. My wife and I decided to purchase a GPS receiver of our own. After much review, I narrowed my choice down to the Garmin Vista HCX and the Garmin 60CXS.Both of the devices are excellent and will probably come down personal preferences concerning button placement and how they "feel" in your hand. I can tell you that you would be pleased with either.I chose the HCX for the following reasons.Extremely quick and accurate satellite acquisition.Very bright and readable screen.Convenient geocaching options makes it fun and easy to use.Price is very good for the performance and features you get.As far as shopping through Amazon goes, I continue to be delighted, purchase after purchase, with how efficiently the process runs. I have never been as thoroughly satisfied with any merchant as I have been in my dealings with Amazon.
Grate item, except for one unfortunate quality of all current li-ion rechargeable batteries. Fully charged, battery offers 4.23V! It was enough to burn couple of Nichia white LEDs, wreck hawock with LED emitter flashlight driver, and even seriously incapacitate Nikon SLR camera! When manually discharged to about 4V (probably to 2/3 of total capacity) all came to normal. So, be aware, this is 4.23 - 3.6 V battery!
This is a very good affordable photo printer. Easy to setup and understand controls. Remote is great for viewing and editing photos on TV. Handles all media cards and even jump drive. Good quality prints.
This is a great product to have. We've gone through so many expensive batterries when downloading pics due to not having the adapter. It's definitely worth the investment.
These quick release plates have a fixed screw mount so you simply twist it onto the camera or mount without tools or coins to tighten. It locks into the Silk tripod quickly. Having extras for mounts and additional cameras saves time and helps if you misplace a plate. This is solidly made and locks in securely.
I put these batteries in my VTech phone and it is still not taking a charge. Did not cost enough to return.
My last headphone was the Klipsch Image S4 and I upgraded to this headphone.ACCOUNTING FOR BIASMusic perception is all about opinions, which is why we get widely ranging complaints for the same headphones. To help you understand this review and make it more objective, I will list my biases, which you can then account for as you read the review:- I prefer a boomy strong bass- I value smooth sound over detailed sound- I value mids over highs- I prefer a smaller soundstageINITIAL VERSUS FINAL IMPRESSIONInitial Impression:- Weak bass- Tinny harsh mid/Highs- Large soundstage (singers sound very far away compared to the S4's)- Moderately comfortable:After Two Days of Burn In and Mental Adjustment:- Bass extension improved but still lacking punch (although you can compensate using an equalizer to +8db at 30hz)- Mid/Highs have mellowed out and gained detail- Large soundstage remains- Headband and pads has loosened up and is now supremely comfortableWHAT THIS HEADPHONE WAS MADE FORWhat this headphone is good for:- Classical orchestral, Broadway, and jazz Music- Live recordings- Movies- Video GamesWhat this headphone is bad at:- Rock, pop, and bass-heavy musicFINAL VERDICT:This headphone is very comfortable, so no worries there. It comes with a very large plug which can be annoying, but is not a major fault. The sound quality is excellent but only within the domain of orchestral/jazz music. It is adequate at playing rock and bass-heavy music but not nearly as good (this is because it lacks a deep bass and the soundstage places the singer further away, which makes the vocals lose detail). For this reason, I will use my S4's to listen to rock/pop and my HD555 for everything else.I was disappointed at first but after some burn-in, I am now very happy with these headphones. They are absolutely superlative when it comes to spacious orchestral music and while I don't watch movies, I imagine the HD555 must be great as their sound position is almost as good as a 5.1 speaker system. These are the perfect headphones as long as you know what to use them for.Verdict: Completely Satisfied.FINAL TIPS:1. Re-rip all your music into 256 kpbs bit rates and above. This headphone will reveal the flaws in lower bitrate music and as a result will actually sound worse than cheaper headphones, which hide the flaws of the music.2. These headphones do not isolate sound, so to hear all the sounds, it is best to listen in a quiet room (which can be difficult to find!).Good luck!
I was able to pick one of these up before Christmas at around $329 here at Amazon before they go away. Needed many digital audio inputs. This one fit the bill. 3 optical and 2 coaxial. The Dolby Digital works great. You can either use a powered or passive sub as I did. Tuner is ok. Needs an outdoor antenna. The network stuff works great. I used a Linksys Gaming adapter to bridge it to my network. The Kenwood PC software is a tad cheesy but it works. The front speaker connectors are cheesy also, the rest are great. Buy this, you will not be disappointed.
So far, So good. Haven't had any issues with the line conditioner or the equipment that is plugged into it.
I have had one of these for a number of years and it has been fantastic. I had circuit city install it and its worked problem free for 4years. I recently experienced the same problem - the screen would not work. I just unmounted it and took it apart. I unpluged and repluged the ribbon cable tight'ned a ground wire that was loose -put it back together and it is fixed - good for another 5 years - I hope -
The rebate must be postmarked within days of when the product is ordered, not when it is shipped or when it is received. I received my product too late to claim the rebate.
I love this camera. The pictures are clear, crisp and focused. I honestly have not taken a bad picture yet. I only have the camera a few weeks, but I am very happy. It has great features as well. I am still learning some of them, but the main ones I know. Even the orange light that comes on when taking the picture does not bother my child and he does not close his eyes anymore. We have great pictures. I would recommend this camera.
I DOES NOT FIT THE GARMIN E TREX 20, TOO BAD, NOW I AM ABROAD AND I CAN NOT CHANGE IT, THIS IS INCREDIBLE REALLY
The new iMac is as different a machine as it's G3 and G4 ancestors were when they were introduced. Stunningly beautiful. Amazingly fast. Incredibly reliable.I have been a big fan of the iApps ever since they were released. Including the latest iLife suite on their new machines is a nice touch from Apple. iMovie, iDVD and iTunes are my hands-down favorites. GarageBand is a great, fun application if you have the time to play.The pictures don't do justice to the beauty of the new iMac. The clear plexiglass shell gets lost and really is the main attraction for this machine. With the faster processor speed of the G5, and the great SuperDrive to write DVDs/CDs, this is the easy choice for any Mac evangelist (remember them?). Or for those of you who are tired of trying to get a Windows machine to do what you want. Plus, OS 10.3 is the single most stable operating system available for home use today.
The best wireless mouse because it doesn't waste the battery when it's not in use.
I've been misssing out on the enjoyment of all my music in the palm of my hand. I use it all the time now. No problems with it yet..
Had problems with my Dell XPS M1530 laptop overheating. Haven't had a lockup since using the new cooling pad. It's quiet (I think my laptop fans are louder) and self contained in that it's just USB powered. You won't lose a USB port as there is an additional port at the end of the cable where you connect it to your laptop. Recommended.
I bought this TV in January, so I've had a few months to use it, and also to compare it to the LCD HDTVs that I have seen in other peoples' homes. This TV has the best picture of any LCD of any size, by any manufacturer that I have ever seen, and I don't mean a little bit better--I mean a LOT better. I have it in my living room, and it looks great no matter what distance I sit from it. The standard def channels are as good as one could expect, and the HD channels are nothing short of breathtaking in their clarity and color. My husband and I have been watching for almost 6 months now and still say every night. "Wow, can you believe that picture?". The TV continues to amaze us. We can't believe what a great deal we got on it! We don't watch the standard def channels unless we have to. We're spoiled! Regular CRT sets now look really grainy and dim.The piano black frame looks so elegant. Don't worry about it being reflective. I worried about that and I've never even noticed it--it just looks beautiful in the room.I didn't have to do any tweaking of the settings--guess I was lucky. I purchased HDMI cables on Amazon for less than $5 (Cables Unlimited 6FT HDmi Cable). They arrived in two days and work perfectly. Don't pay any more for HDMI cables. You'll just be getting ripped off!There's just no room for improvement in the HD picture. It looks completely lifelike.I have the audio set up to run through a stereo (not home theater) receiver and Bose speakers. The TV sound was OK, but I did notice some vibration with bass sounds. I knew I would be using an alternative sound system, but if you're not planning to do that, the vibration might be something to think about, as I have seen other reviews that mention it.Again, the picture is superb! I was over a relative's home yesterday and they had just purchased a Panasonic 46 inch LCD. They thought it was fabulous. I felt sorry for them, thinking that they have no idea what they're missing! Everyone who comes to our home and sees the TV wants to buy one just like it, and a couple of people have done just that. They are just as happy as we are.I cannot recommend this TV enough. You will not find a better picture at any price!
I'm rewiring a home network and these are hands down the best value you will find. Excellent quality, the color options help identify which devices go to which port, and I was able to run a speedtest up to 25.5Mbps which I've only been able to get around 24ish with Cat5.
The fingerprint reader on this thing is worth every penny. I was sceptical on how accurate this would be but it has lived up to all it can be!!FYI: Only the mouse is wireless, not the keyboard
It will constantly lose data! I still like Palm Zires but get a different model. I love my Zire 71.
Update: after one year of using this battery, it still goes strong. I just ordered and received second one. Very happy.Great replacement for stock battery. Works great and holds charge just as good as original.
The product I received was a HDMI to DVI-I adapter, not HDMI to DVI-D as shown in the picture! I have to order a new one!
Does what it says. Inexpensive and great for price. For Pro must have thing with external flash.
To some keyboards are just a bunch of plastic that sits in front of them. However to a Graphic Artis it's one of their most used tools. The ICEKEY keyboard is like a fine pen that a writer would write with. The keys have great feel and rebound. This make typing kind of fun, It's very durable I have two the first on is over eight years old and the action to the keys is the same as when I came out of the box.
Great network device with 4 wired ports, as well as wireless. Allows you to secure your network via WEP security password or even MAC address. Excellent. Price is right too.
One of the best photo printers i own. This one prints quality pictures, really fast and very quiet. When I say best, i am comparing with other photo printers of the same price range. The software is not that user friendly but includes all the features necessary to make a good print. Take advantage of this printer.Done several experiments with this printer so far and found out that this is a very decent printer. Built-in memory card reader is another asset to this printer.
I purchased these noise-canceling headphones for mostly the purpose of blocking out noise when I'm studying or working and for use with my mp3 player. I paid around $59 for them from Amazon or an Amazon seller in 2008-2009. After doing some research I already knew that they would not fully cancel noise but they would reduce noise. They do reduce noise well. I do have very strong hearing so I can still ongoing activity but they cut out enough noise to concentrate.I found them somewhat comfortable although my earrings got squished which requires adjusting or taking them off for a while. The size is perfect and they are adjustable for your head. It has an on/off button for when you want the noise-canceling to go into effect. It works off of batteries which were already in the headphones when they arrived. It also has a mute button.I connected my mp3 player to the headphones and got a lot of static. Some songs were more clear than others but if I motioned my hand near the headphone, it would become complete static or the music would stop altogether. I have used this same mp3 player with other devices and had no problems whatsoever. It also makes the same noise as when your cellphone is ringing or about to ring when its near a computer. I wasn't near a computer or cellphone when it did this so it was really quirky.After a few days of not being able to use it with my mp3 player, I returned it as defective. I didn't notice at the time of purchase that anyone else had these problems so it may have been just a random defect.
It has been a few days 22 June 2006 since the Samsung Blue Ray player has been available. I wanted to see it first before jumping at the Toshiba HD-DVD which has been out a few months. I have now seen both in action. True, they were not side by side and had differnt monitor and different titles. But initial impression and later confirmed after 15 minutes of viewing...is that even though the Blue Ray specs look superior on paper...Toshiba HD-DVD has much better picture quality. I think that is becuase Hd-DVD uses a next-generation video compression codec, while Blue Ray uses old and tired MPEG-2 codec. The next question is whether there is any reason to wait to buy a rumored "universal" player that would play both formats...I don't think so. As a bonus feature I will relay that over on audio visual science forum avsforum there are rich individuals that have actually purchased both the HD-DVD and Blue ray and have reached the same conclusion. Frankly, I'm stunned. The fact that Blue Ray outputs 1080P (which many monitors don't accept) while HD-DVD outputs 1080i is irrelevant. The fact that Blue Ray has higher raw volume storage capacity is irrelevant. This is because HD-DVD looks like it has a video codec algorithim processing that is 200% more efficient than MPEG-2 on blue Ray. Amazing.
I am sorry about that title but if you have a few other headphones that are purpose specific, you will ruin them all. I could not believe that my apple buds, a bunch of sony over the ear, studio and buds all sounded 'muddy' after an hour of use of 6i. Yes suddenly I realised what sound guys mean when they say 'muddy'. I love my apple buds and I need'em back to listen to songs on my ipods and sound better. What I hated the most was that my sony studio monitor headphones suddenly seemed not to pick up a whole lot of strings and whistles and background choruses. Why would you need that in a studio.It is important however to learn to use a 6i and get adjusted to it's sulky behaviour and what would seem like a pain in the ear, jaw and head. But then go and grab another head phone and you will go why the heck this is noisy. And you will bring yourself together to learn and use the 6i.Amazing... this is I know not the best among the etymotic line of headphones but it almost sounds like the next best to having a dolby stereo speaker embedded in the brain. Sounds seem to arise from inside the head... Yes i promise your will hear sounds you have never before heard even in a 128 bit song. Use this with a good CD player and you will understand what I am talking about.
I have never had a VCR that didn't work, I thought that technology had come further then this. The tracking is impossible to get set. In the middle of watching a tape, the tracking will go crazy. I am very disappointed with my purchase of this product. It is not user friendly at all.
I absolutely love these headphones. I was looking for some great DJ headphones that were comfortable and had superb sound quality, and that's exactly what I got. They fold up really well for traveling, and the coiled cord is an appropriate length. The only thing that kinda stinks is the huge extender for a headphone jack, but it's manageable. Overall great headphones for the price!
The Palm Z22 has meet all my expectations and then some. It is easy to input my data, easy to retrieve my data, and easy to sync with my PC. I bought this small PDA after finally giving up with my Windows based PDA. My Windows PDA had a much larger and brighter screen, many more programs, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. But at the end of the day (actually at the end of several years) I finally gave up because my Windows PDA could NEVER do core tasks- you got it- easily input, retrieve and sync my data. On top of it all, the Palm is much much less expensive.
I've waited for a month with great anticipation of upgrading my Palm to the new Palm M505. I picked it up today and what a disappointment!! The screen is so dark and muted it is more difficult to see than my current monochrome screen. The styling is great and up to now I have been loyal to Palm, but I'm taking the M505 back today and buying a Handspring Visor.
I bought this mouse to go with a new laptop. Unfortunately I didn't realize it requires a PS/2 port to work. So I then bought a PS/2 to USB adapter for it since the laptop only has USB ports. Only the mouse still does not work. It is a piece of junk now.
Previously Adelphia had setup my cable using two daisy chained 2 way splitters. This caused my HD signals to drop very frequently, especially on HBO. It was so bad that I couldn't watch the HD feed at all. I was told that this would not solve my problem from a local high end A/V store, but they were dead wrong. Once I replaced the 2 splitters with 1 4-way splitter my signal was perfect. In fact, the reception on the analog stations also improved dramatically. To ensure the best signal I have also added other hardware: 1 Motorola Drop amp, 1 Monster 4 way loss loss splitter, then a Monster PowerCenter HTS 2100 with video filtering.
This cable arrived early and exactly as advertised. I used them for the installation I had in mind, and they are working just fine. Great Buy.
This is a very easy to use product as long as you have iTunes. Everything for the most part is self explanitory. However I have some gripes. It says here about crossfading songs. But that only works and is used in iTunes, not for your iPod.It also says in this description that you can tweak the equalizer...um there is no equalizer. Maybe I missed it, but I looked through everthing to find it. All there is are sound presets. Like hip hop, rock, jazz, etc. I can't find one that I like. I don't have the sound blasting, and I have very good headphones (stock ones suck), but when there are a lot of guitars and bass in a song, it sounds almost distorted, like th iPod can't handle it. And over all, all songs sound a littel too crispy. All the sound presets add either too much treble or too much bass. And if you turn off the presets it's too plain and flat. I thought maybe there might be something wrong with it, but I know two other people that have the 80G iPod and theirs sounds the same.So considering my 3 year old Pioneer MP3 CD player has much better sound than a brand new iPod, I'm dissapointed and must complain. If I'm doing something wrong, could someone reply to this and give some suggestions?Other than this complaint, I rather like my iPod. So 4 stars not 5.
Great monitor,No dead pixels after about a year. Leaves so much more desk space than the crt it replaced. More Than enough brightness, brilliant colors. Paid a bit under $200 in '07 but prices keep falling.
I purchased the Targus 100 Watt Slim Line Mobile Inverter for international business travel. I was tired of carrying two laptop batteries for 7-9 hr flights.The product works as designed and is pretty small compared to other similar devices. It can power up to two devices at one time (1 USB and 1 US-based female input). What more can you ask for at only $45ish dollars?Some constraints:1. the fan is very loud. on an airplane, people won't really notice since the cabin is loud anyway. the fan is loud in the car unless people converse loudly.2. the device does give off an odd smell.3. when using a powerful laptop and depending on the airplane yr, make, model, etc..., you might have to remove its battery. if you don't, the power source (at least on the airbus 330) will cut off every 5 secs.
I have had this product for awhile now and have not had a single problem with it.
This is not a high end microcomponent but something basic to enjoy your music -MP3 and CD's- without worries. If you're a big fan of HI-FI audio, this system is not for you. The equalizer offers bass and treble adjustment only. Size and appearance are stylish. Overall, a decent deal.
I noticed some people had problems with error messages, etc. etc. etc. I can honestly say this dvd player has worked PERFECTLY since day one, and is still running strong. It has played HUNDREDS of movies and never once a problem on reading discs. I will upgrade to the S52K (upconverting model) next, and use this one as a backup until it dies!VERY GOOD DVD PLAYER.
About 4 years ago i was on a tight budget and needed a new high resolution but affordable fish finder for my 27 foot uniflight in Alaska. I took a gamble a and purchased this unit for about $250. I had it installed in about an hour. Fishing the wires from the transome mount transducer into the unit itself took the longest time but it was all pretty basic. Well i've got to tell ya that this little unit works fantastic. Since i'm running 2 D8 12 volt batteries i can leave this unit on all night when i'm anchored and the alarms will tell me if I come off my anchorage or the tides rise or fall too much for the water I'm anchored in....absolutly invaluable if you're sleeping on your boat and need an "all night lookout" Besides that feature, the unit is really bright and easy to read from the back of the cockpit to where i have it mounted in the wheelhouse or about 14 feet. It marks fish excellent and probably works as well as the more expensive units but only with a smaller screen which, after a little time, really isn't that much of a problem. You cannot beat this price and quality and color and high resolution...period. I bought another 400C for my 22 foot Seasport Sportsman and took it the whole way up the inside passage to Sitka from Seattle and it did not miss a beat. I'm impressed. i used my laptop with a gps external puck for a gps and had a very large screen. I don't like having a fish finder and gps combination as if one of them breask you are SOL. However i would like to see Garmin develope a program (like SeaClear)and a transducer that could also plug into my laptop (or my laptop into the transducer) that would give me a large screen fishfinder that works off my existing garmin gps. Hey Garmin....wake up...there's apps for everything and this technology is going to happen with or without you. Think of it...a super large screen gps on one laptop and a super large screen fish finder on another laptop or both of them on one laptop. if you guys don't develope this technology...maybe i will!!! But Kudos on the 400C....super nice little unit for the monye.
I looked at a lot of emergency radios and this one came out on top. The weather station in Los Angeles comes in crystal clear, even running off just the dynamo. The hand crank is sturdy enough. The radio works well, but it works best with the batteries in it. The tuner is sensitive, but once you get it on a station, it sticks. The flashlight is OK. The emergency siren is OK. The back battery panel is going to pop open if you drop it. Although this product is multi-purpose, in a real emergency I will only care about the hand crank, the flashlight, and the weather (emergency broadcast) station.
Great DVD burner with lots of features and great software. Lightscribe is cool and easy to use, but it takes quite a long time to burn the image. I haven't actually timed it, but it seems like it take about 15 or 20 minutes. Not the fault of the drive. It's just the way the technology works.
Incredible price. Card work well. Fast and lots of storage. Want to buy a 16 gb version. I use it on a Cannon SD990IS.
Cannot believe the sound from this little radio. I use this mostly while walking on my treadmill.Excellent, 5 stars+... Highly recommend
This is a very good dependable unit. It does a lot of things for a very small unit. My only complaint is that it is sold as a portable and it is not. It will only run on AC power, which means it must be plugged into the wall. The only thing portable about it is that it has a handle. If this unit had the ability to operate on DC power too, then it would be perfect.
love this thing, came quickly and i was informed of it's shipment. this thing is so much cooler than the ipod and works so much better. the software definitely helps cause it'll update any new music on your comp. love this thing so much, dunno if i'll ever fill it. movies are great too, very clear and the screen is so much better for them than the ipod, had one crap out on me, and the zune has ben so much more seamless. headphones aren't that great, don't really stick in my ear, but i have too many pairs of headphones anyway so that doesn't matter.love this thing
I needed a low profile video card for the small cube computer I built for myself. This one fit well and hasn't given me any trouble at all. I mainly watch movies using this system. This card performs better than expected.
The first one I got had a dead radio. The second one would only work if the SSID was left at the default of &quot;linksys&quot;. I had to change the SSID of my access point and all the adapters to get it to work! Even then it loses the signal frequently and currently won't get an address from DHCP. A good idea, but I'd wait until they work the bugs out of it.
This little adapter performs perfectly. I use it to connect the S-video out port on my XP laptop to the composite video input on our TV. The picture is clear and the adapter is the essence of simplicity and functionality. I thought it would take much more money than 5 dollars to enjoy the internet on our 1987 TV set. What a wonderful surprise and an easy fix!
I bought this system in October over the 950 and 1050 systems because the other systems didn't have bookshelf speakers. I don't know if those systems are any better, but I'm definately not happy with the 750. The only problem setting up the system was adjusting the speakers. In addition to the test sounds that the system generates, I used DVD Video Essentials to adjust my speakers. It took me forever to figure out how to adjust the left/right front speaker levels. Even though the front and rear speakers sound balanced using both the test sounds and DVD Video Essentials, the rear speakers are barely audible. The "dialog enhancer" for the center speaker doesn't seem to do much either.One unusual problem I've encountered is that my laptop's wi-fi won't connect with my wireless router when the home theater system is on. For some reason it can't detect my wireless router with the home theater running.Recently, another problem has developed with some DVDs where the system shuts itself off after playing for less than a minute. This happened most recently with the movie "Apocalypto." Eventually it started running fine.One thing I hate about all the remotes that these home theaters come with is that they aren't illuminated. Good luck finding the menu or pause buttons in the dark while the movie is running. It's easy to find the "play" button in the dark by touch, but the fast forward and volume controls are too close to other buttons like the "source selecter" that will put you in auxillary/ipod mode. You'll have to switch back to dvd and start the movie all over from the beginning.
I orderd the product refurbished believing that it actually was corrected of of all passed problems etc. To make a long story short, it was not and it had several significant problems, from the control pad being unresponsive, antenna being broken and detached, to it's software not being able to reconize satellites. If it work, it would of been a good product for its asking price, but I dont think you as merchants are suppose to be in the business of selling "if they worked products".P.S. I was satisfied in regards to the amazon returning policy which allowed me to return the product with the similar ease of buying the product; and also the ups pre-postage that the seller prepaid for so I did not have to pay for shippment in returnning the product. As for rating, the product in the condition that I received it was not worth a star, my real rating: -1 star.
I like Ipod and their ideas, but this one doesn't work at times. I bought it to go with the Nike hook-up, so for the reason of jogging alone, it works okay.
Could not make it work on a PC or Mac. Both had the latest OS. Belkin tech support verified that it didn't work on a Mac, inspite of their having submitted it to Macworld for review. When I purchased the F5U301, Amazon listed System Requirements that included Mac OS X.On a PC with XP Service Pack 2, we were able to register the device with Windows, but attempting to use it caused the bluescreen of death and a spontaneous restart.
This is a very nice versatile mount for Garmin Etrex series. Installation is very simple and secure with multiple thickness pads to apply to different handlbar diameters. Note that you need the Garmin back with the clip to mount to this bracket. That back is typically supplied with GPS purchase.
I was looking for a small sized plug & play high capacity external hard drive to back up all my MP3s and videos onto and found this.With a capacity of 100GB, it is small (about 1cm wider, and 2.5cm longer than my iPod) and extremely lightweight (180g), it is very convenient to carry about, and with a simple but sleek design by F.A. Porsche, it's not too bad to look at too.Supplied with a black, velvety pouch, it comes with USB and firewire cables, as well as a power cable (not needed, except for some laptops which may limit the amount of electricity provided by the interface cable, according to the manual). Data transfer is rapid (I use USB 2). So far, I'm a happy camper!Great product!!
I was nervous when the right-side maintenance tank on my Epson 9900's warning light came on - 90% full. I had no idea what a maintenance tank was or how difficult it was to change it, but the Epson 9900 guide does warn that if one of the maintenance tanks become completely full, the machine will cease to print. I ordered the part from Amazon, double-checking the tank model #, which should be compatible with my machine. It was delivered quickly. I was amazed how easy it was to change, it just slides right in and out of the machine. Tip to extend the life of your maintenance tank if you have an Epson 9900 or similar model that has a left and right tank, the right tank will fill a LOT faster then the left one, so when you notice the right tank at around 50%, swap the left and right tanks. Also, this tank works on both the right and left sides, they are cross-compatible, so you not need to keep a left-tank and right-tank around, just one backup maintenance tank will be fine, you can use it in either side.
Had a wording on the box: "Made in China." I did not expect the product was made in China.
this is not Audiovox label. it's unlabeled. after messing around and reviewing other comments, I found that a right angle antenna cable won't make contact until you grind off about 1/16th of the plastic shell of this item. then the antenna fitting will go in enough to make connection. Works fine after that.
Easy to setup security features. Simple as plug in and go. On DSL and everything seems to be even a little faster thru this router.
I was concerned about two things when I was shopping for this product: 1)that it wouldn't hold my TV, and 2) that it was a cheap piece of junk because it was half the price of the next lowest priced similar mount. After owning this product for about a year, I can say that there are no problems with this product and I can highly recommend it to anyone.I have a 37" plasma. After I put the bolts in the wall, I realized that this thing is sturdy. It also has a bar that you can put a padlock on to lock your TV into place. The assembly is easy. All you need is a drill, a pencil, a socket wrench, and a level.Another thing that worried me was being able to repair the holes in the wall. I have to warn you that mounting a TV on your wall is a commitment. You put some sizable holes in your wall. I recently moved and had to repair the holes I made. I went to Home Depot and bought some $2 wood filler and some $4 spackle and some paint. With 2 minutes of effort, you could not tell that there was anything there. I even showed someone where the holes were and she didn't believe me that I had a 37" TV on the wall there.Also, a similar product at any other store costs twice as much. The bottom line is that this is an excellent product at an excellent price. I highly recommend it.
This is not the only Transcend I have and I like all of them. This one is the fastest and can only be beaten by jump drives (like OCZ Ralley2, etc.). But for the Secure Digital, its great. Works very well in camera's like Canon's SD 800 IS. Great SD product.
I bought this because I was tired of holding my CL NX pro in my left hand and typing with my right. Now I clip this baby on my ACER 3003 LCD and away I go. This camera has very sharp quality and is not bad for low light conditions. Under an ample amount of light the quality is realy good for this tiny camera. Software I do not use so I don't know how good it is. The installation went very smooth just plugged in the camera with the driver cd in and let winXP do the rest. The best part about it the ability to rotate it up and down.1 problem which doesnt bother me because I use the camera up close anyway is the length of the cable. Its short to put it bluntly, at about 4 feet.5 STARS!!! I got what I paid for!
I finally gave up on my old printer and decided to get a printer that will print photos -- my old printer was noisy, slow, printed horrible photos and only marginally acceptable text pages. So I did some research here at Amazon and saw all the wonderful reviews for the Pixma IP3000 and decided to try it! I got it here at Amazon from an Amazon Marketplace Seller for $35 plus $17 for FEDEX overnight shipping! WOW! I initially had a bit of trouble trying to install the software, my computer's "print spoolers" were stopped for some reason -- so I e-mailed Canon customer support, assuming I'd finish installing the software in a couple of days once they replied to my e-mail. To my suprise, a Canon technician e-mailed me back within 5 MINUTES with helpful advice on restarting my print spoolers. I have never seen this level of customer support! He remained right there responding to my questions via e-mail -- It was like having a live technician on the phone!! My operating system is Windows XP and Canon advises that you NOT use XP's "install hardware Wizard" but, as usual, I blithely ignored their setup instructions so I think I caused the whole problem myself by not following the instructions! I ended up solving the problem by doing a system restore back to the previous day -- then my print spoolers started again - so I was able to finish installing the software immediately and printed my first photo!I'm a grandmother and I love taking digital photos of my grandchildren, and I'm also a student majoring in web publishing. I had just completed a Photoshop project for school (a composited vignette of my grandchildren) that I wanted to print & show my family, so it was the first thing I tried printing. I was extremely impressed -- this printer is very, very nice! It was QUIET! It was FAST! And the prints were extremely nice!! I've never been willing to spend a lot of money on a printer, so I've never owned a printer this nice before and I must say, this one is extremely affordable and well worth the investment!! Not to mention that you can buy a whole set of compatible ink cartridges for as little as $3.25 at auction web sites! (One cartridge alone for my last printer cost $45!) And the cartridges are a BREEZE to install. I've since printed out some text pages and I was simply astonished at how fast they printed! I used to have to leave my old printer printing for as long as 30 minutes to an hour -- these just shot out almost instantaneously! In addition, it has a top paper feeder and a cassette underneath which holds 150 sheets of paper. I haven't tried it yet, but it is supposed to be able to print double sided pages! Also, for photos you can use ANY stock photo paper that you can buy anywhere -- and you can also use 4x6, 5x7, and 8.5x11 size photo paper!!!Anyway -- I can't praise this printer (or Canon) enough!! I'm going to pull up all my old digital photos and start printing!! Canon is doing the average person a great service by offering this product at these prices!!
The slides themselves are good quality and there's a nice range of diversity in the designs. HOWEVER, note that this product's installer is not compatible with current versions of Mac OS X. The installer did not work, requiring me to manually copy and paste the templates and backgrounds into the relevant folders on my Macbook.The reason the installer didn't work is because it's a PowerPC application, and the current Mac OS X no longer includes Rosetta (the software that enables older PowerPC programs to run on new x86-based systems).If Rosetta had been dropped in the current "Mountain Lion" version of OS X which was released on 7/25/12 (about two months ago), I would chalk it up to the item page just not having been updated yet. But Rosetta was dropped in the prior "Lion" version of OS X which was released more than a year ago (7/20/11). It irritates me that this program's installer has been incompatible with Mac's operating system for more than a year and there's no mention of a potential compatibility issue with newer Macs anywhere on this item's page.You can still get the slides and backgrounds and themes off the disc by copying and pasting them into the relevant directories manually... and the price is definitely a steal... but for those of you who are not as computer savvy, just be forewarned. If you bought your Mac (or upgraded the operating system) anytime since July 2011, you can't just pop this disc in your drive and run the automated installer program.
This one works good overriding the radio station's frequency. however the effect in the output is not that great. still it is a good substitute for a normal MP3 player which comes to more than $70.Good product for this price.
I normally don't purchase electronics unless made by Sony or Panasonic. I decided to purchase this, however, based on other reviews. I have used it for about 6 weeks now and I am amazed by the quality, durability and features. Would highly recomend for anyone looking for a tablet style DVD player. Only reason for 4 stars is that I dont like propriatary batteries. If it took AA or C batteries it would easily rate 5 stars.Upadte: Have owned for over a year now and have not had any of the problems stated in other reviews. Still playing all DVD+R's and CDR's. Only additional problem I have found is that battery life is only running at about 2:00.
My boss and I just upgraded to Windows 2000. During install, his CE device was found and configured automatically. I had to set up my Palm from scratch, which was a pain.If you are considering going to Win2K soon, I would choose this device over a Palm.
this is the newest Aiptek device out for the Northern region, but not the only one to come. there are other models soon to hit. first tawain, england/france//germany then the USAthe IS-dv was the first stabilizer hybrid, this is not the IS-dv2 it is the done over models simular to the dv3300-4500 series.an aa battery system makes it better for fast replacement offresh ones, the led lights do no have magnifications , and that will limit to 3 feet of portraid shots.simple sciencetake a led plash light amd place directly in or below the lens, ot and away to the object. You gt a video or shot ofa person, that's what Aiptek thought it would do. threw in 3 cents of leds and found a way to fraw battery life quicker out of the cameraon a good note. Consumers have to remember it is a PC camcorder, not a home movie orpro camcorder. on the fly, snap it ot and 7 secs you have instant vid in a 20 foot surroundingwhat more then 20 feet to view a professional device is better.
This is a great Camera! We bought this camera for a family wedding noy knowing if we would be happy since it was our first Digital. It is so easy to use and the quality of the pictures is fantastic! We haven't looked back and only regret not getting a digital sooner. The battery life is fantastic! We bought a second battery just in case but have had to use it only once when we were assigned to be photographers at my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. We took pictures all night long and also took posed pictures of everyone with my parents. The 256 MB XD Card will hold approximately 250+ high resolution photos!The Camera is durable, well made, and weather resistant. Every opening has ruberized gaskets to keep water out! The display is a good size, easy to view even outdoors, and the buttons are easy to access. It is easy to use, and you can learn how to use this camera in about 5 minutes just by fiddling with it!It has a great panoraramic mode! The XD memory card is about the size of a stamp, and its small size helps conserve battery life. You can get an adapter for the card to make it compatable with other formats.My wife was interested in buying a cannon SLR but after using this she is no longer interested. She uses it to take pictures of nature and Extreme Close-Ups of flowers, for example. The Quality, Detail and Bright Colors are absolutely Awesome!You won't be disappointed!
This was my first flat panel monitor and I purchased it based on the reviews of CNET and it's customers, plus it looked cool.My first impression of the monitor when I open the package was that the pictures did not do it justice. It looks FREAKIN SWEEEET! The view was a lot larger than I expected for a 15 inch. I connected the black monitor to my new Dell 8200 with the nVidia 64MB GeForce4 ti-4200 and had no trouble during setup. The resolution automatically optimized itself. The controls panel is easy to use. Text is very clear and DVD's and games experience no &quot;ghosting&quot;. I also use it to edit photos and it works well so far. I have my monitor set to half brightness so contrast is not a problem. Great monitor at any price.
I just purchased this product for my vehicle after using another pricier dock for my ipod. Not only did this dock work better...but after reading other reviews from past customers and their advice about changing the setting to broadcast on a lower frequency...I could not be happier!Thanks to Amazon....My Gear Store...and others who have shared their thoughts on this product! I'm a very happy customer!It is well worth it!
I mainly use this product as a scanner, occasionally using the print/copy functions, but overall I think I've only used enough ink in the last few years to have to replace the cartridges two or three times. (for INK USAGE.... had to replace FULL cartridges SEVERAL times now for the problems I will now cover.) Scanning is fine, kind of slow. Menu is annoying, takes too much button pushing for simple black-and-white copying or scanning. However, I got this system free when buying my Macintosh laptop so can't complain too much about something free being slow. and yes, the printing is SO slow... I go start myself a cup of coffee and when I come back it's done printing two pages. These issues of just plain old annoyance aren't the BIG problem with this item however. The *problem* is that it ALWAYS has freaking ERROR MESSAGES related to the stupid ink cartridges and/or printer head and when I called Canon, they told me the only thing I can do is go buy a *new* ink cartridge and/or printer head and "hope it works." They of course promised to refund me the cost of having to keep replacing full or mostly full cartridges... after I submit my claim, then mail in the old cartridge, then waited for the check in the mail... Wouldn't it just be easier to make something that *worked*?!?! The absolute WORST part of all of this is.... as I mentioned, I hardly ever use it to print. So if I only cared about the problems it makes while trying to print 3 times a year..... it would be at least that much less annoying. HOWEVER. ONE stupid glitch on your stupid magenta cartridge AND THE WHOLE THING *SHUTS DOWN*!!! Not a single function will work.. no scanning, not even just a simple black-and-white (which I use VERY often..) until I replace the offending cartridge so the start-up error message goes away!!!!! HATE IT!!!!!
these work great for CD's in paper sleeves but in boxes or jewel cases the lids do not go down snug.
A great sounding 2.1 system for under $50. I previewed this system against others in the $50-$100 range and preferred the X-230's mid-range sound and vocal "presence." The sub is compact in size, but has plenty of punch. I had to turn the bass unit way down to achieve a nice balance between the sub and the mids and highs of the satellites. Buy the whitebox version -- all the contents are the same -- and save some money over the retail box. When I ordered the whitebox version it was offered with free shipping, an added bonus.
update: 8-31-05. Have used the Rave for several months and had no real problems. Of course, it periodically locked up but that was fixed by taking out the battery as everyone has been told and has done. A few days ago, however, the on off switch just stopped working. So my player is just dead. At the new lower price, it probably is ok if you just assume that it will not hold up. But then, you still have removable media that will work with a new one or with the Rio products. I just bought a Rio forge and it seems sturdier and has a louder sound and the SD cards that i bought and filled for the Rave work just fine. I would now reduce my rating to about 1 or 2 since it does work, when it works and the cards still work.I spent some time looking at MP3 players. Those with large capacity drives were interesting but somewhat pricy for someone just getting into MP3. I read enough reviews to realize that I needed substantial capacity but didn't want to spend much over $125 for the basic deal. I ran across the Rave -Mp 256 player. It was the right size, it was the right price and with a 512 sd card, it was almost that magic 1 gig in size and it looked pretty cool in red and the company was american and has been around for a few years. The best part though is that it doesn't have any mini-disk to break. The flash technology has been around for sometime and the same cards can be used in cameras, digital video cams and palms as well a mp3 players. Flexibility is a key component.The unit is easy to use. It powers up in a few seconds. The display is big enough and is back lit when starting and when making changes. If you have XP you don't even need the cd that comes with it (except for the manual that also comes with it in print version). You plug it into what ever USB port your have (1.1 or 2) and you can then down load songs into it. It plays back with very good sound and the controls are easy to use. Battery life appears to be as advertised -- in excess of 14 hours and it uses easy to find and cheap AAA batteries. I would expect a week's vacation to need maybe 3 batteries. Ok 5 is you use it for 5 hours a day.Headphones that come with it have earhooks and work ok. I'm sure someone makes better ones. They are comfortable for 2 or 3 hours at a time.Unit comes with some preloaded songs. Obviously included for a young listener and they take up about 64 k of memory. To free memory, you simply go to my computer, open up the drive letter assigned for the unit and delete anything you don't want. This works for songs you add yourself. The memory card will have a different drive letter assigned to it as well.If your computer doesn't automatically recognize the unit and assign it and the card dive letter, just leave it plugged in to the usb cable and re-boot and it should find it just fine.I would give this MP3player a 5 if it accepted 1 gig flash cards. as it is, it will only take 512 meg cards. So far, I have have 5 compete 20+ song albums on mine and I have used about 40% of the 256 +512 memory. I just ordered another 512 card so I will have plenty of storage. All told, the price is under $200 for 1.2 gig of memory and nothing to break.
Would give 5 of 5, except no optical stabilization. At this price point I expect optical anti-shake. Pictures exceptional. Size is fantastic. Battery seems to last. Impressed with the video portion, exceeded my expectation.
This mount is works exactly as it should. All the parts you would expect are included and it arrived FAST! I am very pleased with this purchase.
Printer worked correctly right out of the box and is a high quality, fast printer. I would recommend it highly. The setup was easy and well documented and installing the printer drivers couldn't have been easier. Am very pleased with this product and so will you.
I bought 2 of them and they work, even with my Ipaq 3970!. Cheap Cheap cheap (a fraction of the cost downhere)
I decided to go against some recommendations and try out the HTIB because I'm by no means an audiophile but I like to save money where I can.This system sounded pretty good for about 20 days but then I started hearing a loud hissing sound coming out of the speakers when I enabled surround. It was so loud I couldn't use surround for the last 3 days I had the system.I returned it and have decided to go a different route for my suround sound system.
This remote works great. It took me a few hours to get it just the way I like it. If you love techie stuff and have the time and inclination to tweak it you will be very happy with it. I was surprised how much messing with it was needed to get it just right, but now that I have spent the time I am quite happy with it. Be warned - you will need to roll up your sleeves to get the full effect.
Ditto many of the other reviews. Blue Yeti USB is a GREAT microphone but not a great fit with the Pop. I used the clear tape and wire ties suggested by another reviewer. This, for me, is not a case of not screwing in the attachments tightly enough.It is working well but not a good design.
I bought this charger just before going to Ireland. It worked beautifully and had directions in multiple languages. The greatest feature was the power conversion, not just the plug adapter. The carrying case was extra handy!
The MoGo Mouse is a great add on to your lap top. I own a Dell latitude D830 & my MoGo mouse works great with it. Before the MoGo, I was using a cordless mouse that "ate" batteries like some people eat chocolate.The one thing it does not have is a scrolling wheel to move the pages up or down. But frankly, this is a small trade off for how easy this mouse is to set up & use.I use my MoGo mouse everyday. My only regret is that I didn't find it sooner. I would highly recommend this mouse.
The quality of the backpack is outstanding. It's pretty with lots of pockets and very spacious inside. The wheels glide easily and the handle is easy to hold. Very good value for the money. Thanks Amazon!!
The first of these units I received must have had a defective antenna as it never found the satellite - I immediately contacted Amazon and they (as usual) went above and beyond and shipped me a replacement in 2 days (the week before Christmas no less!).As for the performance of the unit - once I got a working one it is a great little unit. The startup time is excellent - only on especially cloudy days do I have to wait longer that 10 seconds or so for the signal to go green and start navigating. The included windshield mount is rock solid and attaches securely to both the unit and the windshield - also very easy to remove from the windshield for storage once you park.Navigation and maps are excellent - the widescreen format really helps - only gripe is that the power adapter plugs directly into the unit instead of into the windshield mount. This means that every time you remove the unit you have to fiddle with the USB-style connector instead of just popping the unit off the windshield mount.Overall great product - would definitely recommend it.Note: I also purchased the leather case that fits the 660 - it fits the widescreen size of this unit perfectly.
I love my iPod. It is perfect. It plays movies,photos, and music. All it needs is to play games and it'll be a PSP. It's so easy to get videos onto it. The easiest way I've found is to download videos from Google Video. Or you could pay on iTunes. I was using it everyday until my brothr dropped it into the toilet. IT IS NOT WATERPROOF! (: Luckily I brought the Bestbuy warranty and it's being serviced as I type. Can't wait to get it back. Apple just keeps comin out with better and better iPods. Maybe the next one will have a radio...
This does not work. The gain adjustments come broken and if you barley attempt to adjust the remaining controls they break off and it is virtually impossible to repair them. If your trying to install subwoofers or an external amp your better off just getting a new head unit (aftermarket stereo). You can get a decent one for under $100 and the installation is no harder than this thing from what I understand. If your getting subs you could try the Scoshe 2 channel converter but I think you'll probably just get the same problems. Bottom line, just but a new stereo.
Received a little later than expected but still fairly timely. Like 10 days. Cover looks and fits the same as original. Wish it had a string loop to attach to camera to prevent further loss.
Great Blu-ray player for the price. I had to order the wi-fi adapter to get the Netflix streaming but once I got it, everything works great. Love the picture and upscaling of regular DVD's.
The product worked in the shower for 5 days. Now, the power light turns on but no sound comes out. Yes, the volume is up. I'm very upset with amazon since there was already a negative review for this product, stating it did exactly what happened to me, but I thought that amazon would not offer a defunct product. Is it worth the amazon name to sell crap?
Bought two of these based on the majority of favorable reviews. One of the car chargers worked, while the other was defective. Will retun the defective item. Have ordered another one simply because it is inexpensive. Here is hoping the replacement works.
I've used TomTom for about a year now. Installation was fine on my Axim X50. Yes, it's a little confusing to install at first, but after the codes are applied, adding additional maps is easy.When it has the address, the GPS signal and directions have been solid 99% of the time, and it quickly recovers and re-routes. I love the map interface. It does have the problem of being a several hundred yards off, but knowing this, you adjust, and I'm not sure if this problem is unique only to TomTom.My biggest complaint is that as a business traveler, there are too many addresses missing of places that are populated and have been there for years. Because of this, I'm going to start looking at other GPS devices. If they would have more addresses, I would stick with them for sure. I've rented Avis Assist and it has always had the addresses, so this makes me believe TomTom can do better. I'll give TomTom one more chance when the 2006 maps come out. Hopefully they're listening.
it fit in my 2006 mustang with no problems. for me, i didnt need to use those two panels on the side though
I'll make this short and sweet. We bought the 305T 30" Samsung display as a good value (or so we thought). It lasted just over 4 years and is no longer repairable by a Samsung service center. At our company we have not yet had a LCD completely fail like this. It flickers badly. Others apparently had the same experience so we will not continue with Samsungs products. What a waste of $1200.
I've had mine 3 months (since March 2005) and it's worked great. I've had no hard drive problems. The software has worked great. BUT, my battery life is now suspect. It appears that the 18 hours of battery life has shortened to about 2 1/2 minutes. I'm now attempting to completely recharge and also to update the firmware, but I'm afraid that I may have to send it off to have the battery replaced. Other than that, I love this thing. Beyond the multiple gigabytes of music, I have a fine collection of movies and cartoons for my kids on road trips. Very handy.
Transfering data from computer to flash drive is very easy with the "Kingston Data Traveler Flash Drive". Quality product at a bargain price. GREAT purchase.
We connected our laptop to our TV, and it works great. The picture is sharp, and I have no complaints about the quality.However, while six feet sounds like a lot, it really isn't. The laptop is very close to the TV, and we didn't have any cable to spare so that we could put it entirely in back of the TV. So, we have this ugly, black cable snakng around the front of the TV. I haven't checked, but if there's a 10 foot cable, you might want to consider getting that instead.
Don't buy this, it is not worth throwing your money on. I'm located at NYC & this antenna did not inproved the radio proformance (ok may be just a very small bit in term of static) over the regular oem wire antenna. The only reason it got one star is because it looks better the the cheap wire antenna the radio came with.
Purchased a Sony battery for my camera. Got it at a great price, and works as good as the original. Would recommend this product to anyone looking for a battery. Sony NP-FE1 Infolithium E Series Rechargeable
Planning a long-distance move in the next few months, and was looking for a way to consolidate our large DVD collection. These cases were perfect - arrived quickly, are sturdy, and saved a lot of space. Sure, you have to trim the original DVD cover art a bit, but a small price to pay for the convenience. Will be ordering more soon.
This is an excellent product. It worked great and gave my project a professional look.
I had been looking for a replacement for my Zaurus 5500 as an mp3 player for a couple of months. The price on the swurv5 was just right, even though it comes with features i thought i'd never use. The sound quality is great, much better than the Zaurus using the same headphones. Speaking of which, the headphones that came with the swurv5 are ok quality. Not terrible, but they're a bit on the big side IMO. Battery life so far is good, i've been able to use the player for the last 3 days at work, 3-5 hours/day, on the original battery. The key to long battery life is to turn off the backlight, or leave it at its lowest setting (off after 3 secs). Indoors, the display is perfectly readable without the backlight.I copy and paste songs to the unit as though it were a regular removable drive, which works well. No lockups, no errors, just plug it in, copy the files, and unplug it (this is on Win2k Pro).Two minor complaints: 1) It feels a little cheap, the buttons aren't exactly precise, but they do work just fine. 2) The lanyard that it comes with is nearly impossible to attach. The hole for it is squared off and turns 90 degrees in the middle, so i can't get it to go all the way through. That's not a big deal yet, since it easily fits in my pocket. =]
The service was great, the product was just as I ordered. I would definitely use this shipper again.
This is rugged and easy to use. It's better than the dumb circular designs of cheap units. Save your money and wait till you can afford one of these.
I took more than 1,00 pictures and more than 1 hour of high quality video in my last vacation, so the space wasn.t enough, I'll buy the 16 gb for the my next vacation.Nice product.
I just bought a Spanish Program to enhance my Spanish skills, so I needed a microphone to help me out with the program.Microphone is light, weak and doesn't do too much for me. I would prefer a more heavy duty mic for anything.Secondly, it doesn't work at all. I understand it is typically used for online chat and what have you but my comp doesn't even recognize it or hear anything when I speak to it.Obviously I'm not too upset because I paid a measily[...]bucks for it, but stay away from this mic anyway. It's not woth the [...]bucks.Overall quality is very poor as well.
Got this for a friend for his birthday. He loved it and still uses it 6 years later (switching in new components). Great looking, light case.
I have bought hundreds of items from amazon.com, but this is the first that has inspired me to write a review. I bought this printer about a year and a half ago and had print quality problems with it from the start. To their credit, Brother replaced my original drum at no charge, since it was apparently bad when I bought it, and I have replaced the toner cartridge once since then, as well. The print quality has never been very good, even when the drum and cartridge were new, but it has been getting even worse over the last couple of months--the pages are now all gray, apart from the lovely vertical streaks of white that run down through the text. The drum light is not on, but even if I knew that was the problem I wouldn't replace it. I'm not buying anymore replacement items for this. I give up on this printer.
The case is very nice, good quality. It is just slightly too small for my camera Nikon S60.
I got it for [$] after rebate at CompUSA. Running it on a 2Ghz Pentium 4 with Windows XP. Installation and configuration was easy and the directions were pretty clear. Everything works, like time-shifting and recording. A tip: I created a separate partition on my drive just for video recording and caching. This way the data doesn't get fragmented and munged with all your Windows system files and you'll get a much smoother experience. The only problem is that in Windows XP, when you switch between users without logging out, the screen hiccups and it stopped recording. I think the picture quality is great; I see some noise patterns but then I also see them on my TV/VCR so I'm not blaming this product.
I purchased this exact item because I have used the DiscSavers brand plastic jewel cases. I am really surprised that Amazon lets them pass this off as real DiscSavers, because they are NOT. The even use the Dering Corporation name and logo, but these are cheap Chinese imitations that are nowhere near as durable, and do not have the center snap feature. Yes, the PICTURE is of an actual DiscSaver, but what I received was not even close. I am waiting for Amazon to ship me what I ordered....actual Dering DiscSavers. Looking at previous feedback, it looks like they substituted the fakes a few months ago. Previous feedback was stellar, and the feedback this year has been abysmal.
it might for you. I tried using it on Vista, and no go. However, I downloaded a driver from US Global, and that worked, for a while. Vista is just to weird a system for things this out of date. For XP or earlier, it would probably be ok. I finally had to return it to Amazon because I grew tired of always hunting for it.
In my search for a nice headset for Xbox 360 and TV/Movie use, I've tried many different sets, mostly wireless. From cheap RadioShack brands to more expensive Turtle Beach headsets, everything seem to fall short in one way or the other, be it comfort, sound quality, or the level of unavoidable buzzing sound that all wireless headsets possess.It was then my conclusion that I simply need to get a nice wired headset, however without breaking the bank. I was tempted to pick a $20-$40 range Sennheiser set and call it a day but they tend to lack any acceptable level of bass in their sets so I began searching for another brand. My search of Amazon would find me at this Sony headset.This headset is by no means a true high quality headset that would satisfy an audiophile. At $22, you shouldn't be expecting that. This headset is however perfect for the everyday user who can still appreciate higher then average sound quality. I basically wanted a headset that would outperform the built-in speakers on my Samsung LED DLP TV, not a difficult task.I loaded up Modern Warfare 2 for a test run and was pleasantly surprised how well the headset performed for the price. Very clear, decent amount of bass, passing through very subtle sounds that would normally be washed away in the sea of explosions and gunfire. I am sure more expensive headsets would provide better performance but for the price, this headset can't be beat.I also quickly loaded up last.fm to see how well it could handle heavy metal music. Again, I was surprised how clear the headsets delivered the high volume and levels.In terms of comfort, the headset is a mixed bag. The cans sit comfortably over the ear (they aren't exactly over the head, they do sit on top of the ear but encompass the entire ear). I only wore them for a good hour, however they proved comfortable and I don't see long usage being a problem. The only uncomfortable aspect is the headband, which is pure plastic with zero padding. It can be a bit abrasive against the scalp.In a world were poor quality earbuds are being sold for almost double the price of this headset, you can't argue this is the best bang for your buck. Unless you are an audiophile who seeks the best of the best, I highly recommend this headset.
Beware of the cheap price. Product is cheap quality. After two weeks both ends of the cord had splitting on the outer sheath, which exposed the inner wires.
Did absolutely nothing to suppress the noise coming through my car stereo - tried regrounding, still no help - would not recommend
I purchased this product so that I can access the console ports on network equipment to modify their settings. After loading the drivers to the adpater and plugging it in my Windows XP laptop, it created a virtual port to which I was able to point Hyper Terminal to use.
I always pay a little extra for OEM HP toners, I don't want any hassles with aftermarket stuff. As expected this toner has my HP2600n back in business for more color printing!
Despite what others have said about their difficulties with registering their MBP, I felt that the registration process was pretty painless. Essentially, I received my AppleCare Protection Plan package in the mail, went to Apple's website, entered the serial number for my MBP, entered the AppleCare registration number, and then I was done. The whole process took about 5-10 minutes at most.
My second Peerless wall mount kit; very complete and concise intructions with a FULL complement of mounting options; the kit allows for VESA 75mm, 100mm, 200mm x 100mm, and 200mm x 200mm mounting hole patterns.I've decided I will only order Peerless mounts going forward - the kits have no surprises, for me - they're complete and very well finished/fabricated. The Peerless website has full product/installation support.ONE CAVEAT - WHEN THEY SAY ULTRA-SLIM THEY MEAN IT. A standard HDMI cable will NOT fit between the back of a Samsung THIN panel, say 1.2-1.5" deep panel and the wall. You will need recessed cable management, such as the PowerBridge - In-Wall Cable Management System. This allows the HDMI cable(s) to penetrate the wall. I sourced my PowerBridge from Best Buy - $99 the WxHxD of this cable mgmt package allows you to connect multiple HDMI cables, optical-out sound cables, and terminate two power cables if say, you're using a soundbar below the panel. The PowerBridge is also worth the $99. Now that I'm thinking of it, you can probably source the PowerBridge kit through Amazon.hope this helps.
I bought this device primarily to encode VHS tapes to digital video files. Even though it supports doing this, I found that trying to record to USB devices is nearly impossible (and after doing some research, I found out that this is a very common complaint.) Recording to a network share/server seems to work. Apparently the USB port only supports v1.x! The other thing it badly needs is a wireless NIC, especially with the problem above. I'm still giving it 3 stars because devices that run open source software (e.g. Linux) are very cool due to all the free mods you can get.
If you, like me, want a simple remote device for personal, home use; this is exactly the item! Yes, it is IR (infra red - you need to be either super close [I use it in my car without line of sight] or have line-of-sight) but I love that it has 2 sets of volume buttons: one set controls the iPod volume (out of the headphone jack on the iPod) and one set controls the jack which is part of the receiver. I can leave my aux cable plugged into the receiver for use in the car, and not worry about blasting my ears when I use my headphones through my iPod.
I ordered this item because I used to have an iphone 3G and an iHome, which worked perfectly. I recently upgraded to the iPhone 4, and because of the case I bought, I was unable to dock it in my iHome. This item worked perfectly--the extender fit into the iHome and my iPhone 4, and I'm able to charge and listen to music just as I was before. Hooray!
I tried, I really did, to like this lens, but after all the side by side testing I did with the kit lens, this one just did not provide enough additional image quality to be worth the price. The problem is, Pentax includes probably one of the best standard zoom kit lens made, so even though I thought I was going to upgrade to something much better, the difference just wasn't enough to justify the price. Just to be clear: this is a good lens. The construction quality is high, it does provide more detail, if you look for it, and it is better in low light, but other than that, the images compared to the kit lens do not produce a noticeable improvement for most non-professional needs. I returned it and got a prime lens that does produce noticeably better images, but lacks the zoom.
I am not a expert on sub-woofers, but this one works very well with my Yamaha receiver, and my LED flatscreen. The product and shipping box was received in perfect condition.
It made the cables going to my TV look much more professional. I was barely able to fit a power cord, hdmi cable and a coaxial cable. The only thing that prevented me from giving it 5 stars was the corner u shaped piece and the T piece, was a little tricky to install. You will not be disappointed with this product.
I bought these for my husband for his Birthday to use for hunting. the old Nikons we have had already been repaired and were just not working very good any more. The price was awesome for these. Verry happy with their quality. And they are not too heavy to hold for long amounts of time. Works great for hunting in Montana and also enoying the veiws of the missori Breaks
This is the only product I could find that had a serial interface as opposed to a Web based front end. We need it to do automated power cycling of units and this allowed us to do it through simple custom serial software. Another reviewer complained about the host software. I can't comment since I never used it.Update1: Won't recognize daisy chaining on power up. Have to plug cables in after both units are on. Makes it useless.Update2: Had it apart because the display LED went out. For the DC component, the manufacturer actually put a wall transformer inside the case instead of building a power supply on the PCB. Very pool quality.Update3: Can't update the firmware to 5.x from a 4.x model. Must have too little EEPROM.Update4: Relays start failing after about 100+ cycles. This thing is junk. Great idea, just wish it was better quality
We are pleased with our new Panasonic camcorder. We have only used it a few times at Christmas, but was pleased with the picture quality. We knew from looking at different models in a store that we wanted the joystick operation that only Panasonic seems to use. It could not be more simple to move between and choose options and functions. The image stabilizer works well and image looks good even at 10x zoom. As many reviews stated, under very low light conditions you will loose picture quality, but we have found that to be the case with lots of cameras that friends of ours have. We are having to upgrade our computer drive to read the mini DVD-Rs, so I cannot comment on the software yet. But we love the menu funtion on playback, no fast forwarding or rewinding, just shoot, finalize, and put it in the DVD player and choose what scene you want to watch, it is very simple. To us the simplicity and not having to convert over from tapes every time is worth the cost of mini DVDs and the short record time (about 20 minutes per disc). We are very happy with the camera so far.
Works great with the Mac Mini (2009 late version). Just for any of you googling or checking on that. Hooked into my home theater perfectly. It was also less flimsy than I thought it would be. Not sure how well it would hold up if it were being constantly plugged/unplugged or carried around in a peripheral bag.
For an inexpensive sound card this one fills the bill. when my OEM soundcard failed, I bought this one to replace it. I have not been disappointed.
simple yet very strudy. what more can i say it's an antenna mount, it works as advertised, good price , quick delievery.
15 Lcd Flat Panel Tv, BlackI have the LC 15AV7U which has the speakers on the sides. Still a 4:3 format. The picture is great and sound is good for the small speakers. Okay for a small setting. If you want to connect to a surround sound system, the LC15AV7U has a Digital Coax Output for that purpose. It also has a headphone jack if you want silence. Good TV. Mine has both ATSC and NTSC tuners.
I don't think I can improve upon what other reviewers have said regarding all the positive aspects of this flash. It is a fantastic flash. I only have a couple of minor issue that I think may be worth mentioning to others. I have only had it a few weeks but I have already experienced on multiple occasions the flash "slipping" off the hot-shoe mount while it is in the locked position. I haven't figured out why it is doing this but it worries me. When I put it on it seems very secure but after awhile it will start acting up and I'll notice that it is coming off the mount even though it is still in the locked position! Another problem I have had is with overexposure that I can't seem to fix. This is perhaps user error. But on two separate occasions every photo would be overexposed no matter what settings I used on the camera. Then the next time I'd get my camera out...the flash worked just fine. I'm working under the assumption that I'm doing something wrong but I haven't figured it out yet and I haven't had this problem now since the first week. I still very much recommend this flash...just wanted to share my experience in case it might help someone else.
We tested this product in several different spots, and it worked great in each one. We finally installed it as directed, and it has worked perfectly every time. Our home based business brings in lots of traffic, and we've been very pleased with the performance of this alert system.
The cables seem rather basic and work well, except one problem. After installing these in multiple locations, I have found that they are almost impossible to remove without damaging the port. The release mechanism doesn't work. I have tried every which way to get them out without damage and it is next to impossible.So if you use these, anticipate that it is a permanent installation.
I have always felt that apple products were good products and this is just another example of a great product.
Works just fine. By the way, Brian Morris of Pittsburgh isn't too bright, is he?
I was able to get about two weeks use out of this when my old ipod was plugged into a power source, and now that doesn't even work. That said, it was relatively easy to replace and worth the try to extend the life of an iPod that Apple won't work on anymore. May try again with another replacement battery.
I love these sport headphones; once they are in, they don't move; very secure and the sound clarity is very good; the color is great too!! Great features and easy to fit. I'm very happy with this product.
Fits and works great on my Nikon ProStaff. As I expected from Nikon, another great product!DO NOT BUY FROM OPTIC SALES!!! I felt Amazon should know what HORRIBLE SELLER and PEOPLE these guys (optic sales) are!!I placed an order with Optic Sales on amazon.com. I received a "leave feedback for this seller" BEFORE I ever got the item. I ordered the item the morning of March 22 as of April 5 I STILL had not gotten the order so I stated that in the feedback and I said if I did not get it in a few days I would be filling a complaint.My order FINALLY arrived April 8. I was contacted a day later by the seller Optic Sales asking me to remove the feedback. I told them "NO, what if a friend or relative was thinking of ordering from you. If I changed my feedback then they will think the transaction was fine and it was not! It would be wrong because the feedback was correct. So then the "Customer rep." tells me he would refund the cost of shipping. I told him it was not about money it was the fact that I had waited almost THREE 3 weeks for my order. I told him if he wants to make it right to send me another of the same item for free then I would remove the feedback. I knew they would not be willing to go that far, or at least I thought.Well at that point the seller told me "go screw yourself" YES actually told me to go SCREW MY SELF!!! I hung up on the fool and called "Optic Sales" back and told a different customer rep (a lady) what had taken place and that I would be letting Amazon know what a horrible seller they have representing Amazone.com, whom I love and order stuff all the time. I gave the customer rep lady at "Optic Sales" my phone number, name and address so she would know EXACTLY who was calling making the complaint.This was Amazon's reply.Thanks for letting us know about this issue. Asking you to change the seller rating or feedback you posted is a violation of our Community Rules posted here: http://www.amazon.com/seller-communityViolations of our Participation Agreement, of which these Community Rules are a part, can result in suspension of the seller's Amazon.com account. I've filed a report to our Seller team on your behalf. All reports are investigated thoroughly, though for privacy reasons we do not share the results of our investigations.We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing Amazon.com.I'm not sure of amazon's final ruling but I see they are still selling on amazon, will take every opportunity I have to let you know DO NOT BUY FROM OPTIC SALES. ...Ron
I love this filter on my 85 1.2 lens.It protect my baby lens well and it's crystal clear!!!
I don't think you can review this product without taking in to account the cost. Penny for penny, Microsoft still makes the best mouse. You can spend more and maybe get a little better but you can never spend less and get anywhere near the design and quality of these little critters.
This power supply is a good basic power supply but it is loud. If you are going to use it for a cheap build this may be fine but that is all it is good for. I will be replacing it later on. You get what you pay for.
I was looking for a cheap surround sound system for HD movies and Xbox and PS3 gaming. I picked this system up from Best Buy for $139. It was one of the few theater in a box systems that had no disc drive. I don't need a disc drive, I have plenty of those. Even though it is not capable of TrueHD and DTS Master it's plenty for my apartment. I can shake the walls. I normally play my volume 36-42 for Dolby Digital and DTS and volume at 45-50 for Dolby ProLogic II 5.1. It is important you have your input devices configured properly to get optimum sound and you also need to use the movie and music sound packages. In addition to the games and movies I also hook up my mp3 player and my laptop through the tv and they all sound marvelous. My only complaint is a lack of a coaxial port to give me another digital hook up. I don't expect to get HDMI at this price but I do expect to get optical and coaxial, not just optical. As it stands I have to switch out my Xbox and PS3 opticals. It takes about 10 seconds. 5.1 analog audio would be a nice addition also.
Excellent quality radio, receives HD broadcasts very nicely, controls take a bit of getting used to, but overall, a quality, if somewhat pricey, clock radio.
It's winter time! and it will be hard to shoot outdoor such as sports, landscape, street, etc. I knew this glove for a while, but I doubt if I still be able to control the camera buttons etc. I can't find it on sporting stores in my area. After looking for other photographer gloves for a while, I can't find it and I gave up and decided to give this Lowepro gloves a try.Today, I finally get the gloves. I wear Medium size (my hand is considered small and quite skinny for typical male), and it fits well. For average male hand, I suggest Large and for big male hand, the XL size.I tried the glove with compact camera, Ricoh GR Digital III, Elegant Point & Shoot 10mp Digital Camera, 28 F/1.9mm Lens, and it works well,I can change settings, push the small buttons without a problem. Later I tried to play with DSLR,Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom LensandNikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only), and it works effortless.The construction quality of these gloves are better than I expect. It is tight and sturdy. It might last for years.However, the gloves might not hold the cold for in extreme weather like in mountaintop, but it is great for regular winter weather, around 25F to 40F.Beside for photography, this gloves will work well for driving, biking as well.For working photojournalists, I highly recommend it.
These speakers have great sound quality and are very easy to setup and use, I like the added feature of a headphone jack in the right speaker. Most of all it has a classic look that will not go out of style.
Also you lose the rubber gasket when you replace the original cover with the cover the mount attaches to.The mount does its job but if being waterproof is a necessity find something else.
I've never written a review on anything I've purchased online before, but I felt I should add my thoughts on this mp3 player. First, I'll mention what isn't so hot about the Personal Audio Player 3000... if you go below 128bits on your files (mp3 or wma), you're going to get noticable crackling and loss of fidelity. You really have to use files that are at 128bits or higher in order to retain full sounding music. The only other problem I have is that it seems like Intel is going to phase this product out and I can't see why... just doesn't seem to make sense. Aside from that, this is a great player. I also purchased a SanDisk 64meg MMC card, and with the total of about 122megs of memory (the player itself uses some megs and takes away a little bit from the storage capacity) I was able to get 2:30 hours of 128bit mp3's...not bad at all. Without the extra memory, I got around 75 mins. of music. Finally, it has a nice overall package... small, durable, comfortable to hold, nice belt clip, and the ear buds are decent too... not the best, but not as bad as some of the reviews make them out to be! Considering what every other mp3 player goes for these days, this is an excellent value and I'm glad I bought this little thang.
ive been using it for about 2 months now. i like how you know its a cop when it comes up KA band. i had a cop about half a mile behind me. i couldn't see him for 3 miles and the radar kept going off. i finally realized he was about 5 cars behind me.i dont feel safe unless i have this thing on. even tho i never go over 10mph over. if it shows up KA band you know theres a cop somewhere within a mile.
I had bought this once, and i was pleasantly surprised, as i worked just fine. Perhaps it didn't last as long as the original ink cartridges, but for the price, you couldn't beat it. I ordered it again as my cartridge was getting low on ink. The printer wouldn't even recognize it. I am quite tech savvy and i tried a million different ways, but sadly, no luck. A completer waste. I am sadly going today to pick up an HP cartridge. You gotta do what you gotta do.
a little annoying if it's cloudy, that's expected with a new technology that hasn't really been perfected yet. it's been a couple years though and it's still perfect.
Regular standard keyboard. Nothing fancy but it works and that's all I was looking for. I've had the keyboard for a few days, but so far all the keys are responsive.
Great Speakers... The only reason they don't get 5 stars is that the first set died after two days of non-aggressive use. After return and a rapid replacement, the second set came with the base driver tube loose in the housing. Fifteen minutes and some RTV had the speakers running as advertised.Nice sound for such an inexpensive set of speakers.
I'm giving the SC101T a 3 out of 5 since the hardware itself is quite nice, but the software provided by Netgear is very poor. Setting up the drive and using it with various SATA drives is a snap. The trouble starts when using Netgear's required software. The developers apparently do not consult with end users when making the interface since even in Wizard-mode it is not intuitive, making the process of getting a drive formatted and mounted a real trick if your desired setup is anything other than plain vanilla. The help file doesn't go into much depth other than walking you through what the Wizard was already showing onscreen. If Netgear had better software, I'd give this a 5 out of 5 easily. But forcing the use of the included software in order to access the drive is a definite strike against the SC101T. Once I had things up and running though, my experience has been positive.
I plugged this cable into my TV, and the TV did not recognize the source, I'm not sure it the TV needs to be digital.
Bought for my corp. Dell Latitude D610. I also use it with my Samsung LCD docking station monitor. Not all webcams have focus control. Focus ring is small, but does work. Spring loaded mounting clip expands to accomodate different screen flanges. If you're handy, you can foam tape a block of plastic, wood, etc. to any monitor or surface to use this on other than laptop screens. It's a better camera and mike than many of the other non laptop styles. Metal case rather than plastic. IMHO Logitech leads the market in webcam quality and value. My friend, VP Eng. at Toshiba, recommended it as he uses for his laptops. I have to agree. Only request to Logitech would be to include the "adapter block with foam tape mount" that I will have to create for mounting on other than laptop surfaces. As mentioned, only articulates forward and back, not left to right. But, I don't see that as necessary. Software is easy to install and offers straight Email video/audio AVI recordings. I looked at all the webcams on the Amazon list, and although I'm buying for my nephew's convention CRT monitor, I'm getting this camera over all the rest, including the conventional webcams for CRT's.
Originally, when I bought this item, it was just under $60. Having said that, the memory works well in the under-performing Dell with a 2gb memory limit.Happy so far.
I've had this remote for about a month now. It replaced a much more expensive Pronto whose screen cracked after being dropped on the carpet 6 months after I bought it.If you're looking for a universal remote, look no further. I have a fairly typical system: A/V receiver, CD/DVD jukebox, satellite box, TiVo, VCR, and a TV. All of the components except the TiVo are more than 5 years old and all of them are on the Logitech website.The basic configuration took me about 10 minutes and it took only 5 more to customize the buttons. It really couldn't be simpler and it really works.Before you start, spend 5 minutes writing down the precise make and model numbers of all your components. Also, spend a few minutes getting to know your system settings (e.g. To watch a DVD, the TV must be set to "Video One" and the A/V receiver must be set to "DVD" etc.)Another plus is the backlighting -- the remote lights up when you pick it up and then goes back to sleep.I have only two complaints: the buttons, especially the soft buttons by the screen, are on the small side; and you can't specify the exact placement of the programmable buttons, e.g. you can't specify that the Play goes in between FF and Rew.Other than that, a great remote, so far.
Easy installation, extremely quiet, nice pretty blue light, will definitely lower your CPU temp., comes with grease and everything you need.
I agree with the other reviewers, this drive does not work at all. I returned my drive the day after I bought it -- it simply didn't work.I bought it to back up some MP3s and photos, but although my computer "recognized" it immediately, I could not write to the drive at all. The operating system showed that the files were writing to the drive, but they were actually writing to a temp file on my C: drive.After several attempts, I just gave up and returned it. Considering the other problems people are having with reliability, I just could not consider giving it another chance. This isn't a great product and I recommend that you wait for better USB drives before getting into this category.I just plan to wait for something better, although the IDEA of a USB drive, where data will be easily transferrable to another computer and ease the current congestion on my current drive is a great one. This product just didn't work at all.
Well, I had iPod envy for years, and finally got one for Christmas three months ago. It's the 30 GB black video iPod that is still produced by Apple as of this writing. My impressions after three months are that it's neat, but very over-rated.Yes. It plays music. A lot of music. That's good. But the earbuds are bad. They keep falling out of my ears, and they let in too much ambient noise. I had to hunt around for earplug-style ear phones that actually fit inside the ear canal. Got Koss Sparkplugs. I can significantly lower the volume of the iPod because I don't need to drown out the surrounding noise to hear my music. Much better for my hearing and for my listening enjoyment. Apple could have included similar ear plug style ear phones for no extra cost to them, but they chose to go with their "cool" white earbuds instead.The front panel (and to a lesser extent the back panel)is HORRIBLE. Apple is very concerned about how things look. They don't seem to care about how they work. The iPod's front panel reminds me of the perfectly round mouse they had on the first iMac. Looked cool, but wasn't functional. Now they have a flush front panel on their newest iPods. Looks cool, but it would be a lot easier to operate if your fingers could actually FEEL where the buttons are. Having all the controls flush with the panel means that you have to pull the iPod up to your face before you can push any buttons. Forget about a vision impaired person using this.Speaking of the front panel, it scratches and scuffs far too easily. I have used pagers, cell phones, Blackberrys, etc. for years. They all seem to have found that slightly textured hard plastic stands up well to simple wear and tear. Not Apple. They looked around for the softest, most easily scratched clear plastic they could find. I am very careful with my iPod. I keep it in my pocket with nothing else that it might rub on, but after just three months, the face of it is all scuffed up. That's unforgivable. If Apple is going to make something that is intended to be portable, it should be able to withstand simply rubbing up against the ear phone cords in my pocket without getting scratched or scuffed. If the screen was recessed by a millimeter, it would be protected more. That's how wristwatches have been made for ages. It's not rocket science.Basically, all my problems with this iPod boil down to Apple spending more time on how the thing looks at the expense of how it works. That's just stupid. This thing holds tons of songs, and plays videos! It had the potential to be awesome, but Apple just threw it all away by trying to make it look cool.
I received the camera earlier than expected and when I opened it up it was in practically brand new condition! It works great. All i had to do was buy a charger for the battery but that was mentioned in the details. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the purchase and the seller.
Got that ding darn cable running around my car getting tangled in my sody pop bottles but ding dangit if this Monster radio thinger isn't just the perfect dang thing. No muss, no fuss, my ding dang slypod just works and works and works. I live in a rural town so prolly not a good test of the interference potentialities but wowie zowie this thing works, and that is saying something in this crazy hazy world of 2012.
i Bought these speakers a couple of months ago and when i hooked them up to my reciever i wasnt too happy about the bass, sounded not that good so one day i got bored and decided to hook them to my 500watt surround sound reciever, GOD DAMN these speakers made the floor vibrate i now have these speakers on 2x4 facing the floor( i use them as down firing subs)and you can feel the bass, these things kick and they kick hard all u need is a good reciver to give them the power they need.
The product works like it is supposed to and I love the new speakers. Good Deal!
Purchased this player for the reason that it fit the overhead compartment in our Town and Country. The first one we got broke right away so we returned it and got sent a new one. We had that one for about a year and there were many problems with it. It wouldn't read the DVD's all the time and would give error messages. Also the battery life was very short and usually couldn't make it through a whole movie. It then totally died after about a year and wouldn't play anymore. Would not recommend COBY electronics. They are the cheapest but like anything you get what you pay for and this player was junk. Spend the extra money on something that will last and you will enjoy more when you have it.
This HDMI cable is super cheap compared to others ones but still works, although is not the best quality but it does the job.
This was factory serviced and I am totally pleased with it. Works just fine. Thank you. Excellent deal for the money......
Do not get these......If your on a budget get the the Inspire 4.1 speakers because the center speaker in the 5.1 set is terrible.
Great product with enough wattage to dry and style hair... really nice results..I am very pleased.
I picked up the T24 at a local closeout store for a deep discount price. I got it home and I was stunned at the sound quality. For the money it is a no brainer. I went back to the store and bought a second one.
My first venture into digital after a lifetime of Nikon SLRs. Very nice camera with a few drawbacks. Still has the digital "buffer' lag which makes it useless for action photos. Built in flash is a joke so plan on using a speedlight. Control buttons along side the camera are easy to accidently press.However, very light, good optics. Makes a great "travel" camera.
Bought this with Prime trial free 2 day shipping and needed it sooner so i paid 3.99 for 1 day..I didn't get it in 1 day. It took 3 days. I had to go purchase one at my local Ace Hardware store to watch the play offs. I later return it when I got this one. The Ace one cost 20.00 more $ but it came with a mass which I didn't need which is the only reason I sent that one back and not the DB2. The Ace Antenna was built better, but was happy that the DB2 worked fine. My local channel stations are about 5 miles away with a hill in front of me and it reached them with great HDTV programming. Girl friend was happy that she was able to watch her Steelers in the play offs and the super bowl..To bad they lost!
The battery came charged. I haven't used it much, but it brought my second-hand Sony CyberShot DSC-S75 to life for the first time since I picked it up. I think this battery will be just fine.
I bought two of these...as I live in California, needed something that didnot need power...in case of eArThQuAkEs! Seems to hold a pretty good windup charge, my husband liked his quite a bit.
I've been using this tuner for about three weeks now and have had no problems. This stick shines for ATSC. If you want to use it with NTSC I'd recommend one with hardware encoding.HD works well enough on my iBook G4 (1.33 Ghz, 1.5 GB RAM). However 1080i streams will stutter a bit, especially if I have too many programs open. The same clip shown on a friends Powerbook G4 (1.2 Ghz, 768 MB RAM) plays perfectly (much better video card). Scheduled recordings have worked perfectly, since there is no encoding of an MPGED stream.The tuner is fairly sensitive, pulling in more stations than other ATSC sticks I've used. I'm within 20 miles of the towers and I can receive most stations with a small indoor antenna. Occasionally I need to move the antenna a few inches back and forth to get a perfect signal.
...ok...this product is cool, i bought this for my mom...the only one little minus is witch view of screen,you cannot see picture really good if you looking at front holding straith,you need to move left or right or up or down a little bit...but still is worth price...
I have no complaints about the picture since I'm not a big tv watcher. I had to return the 1st set to Amazon because the manual controls on the front of the TV didn't work. Samsung wanted me to pay the shipping cost and return the TV to them. When I balked, they said to send it back to Amazon. Amazon was amazing - they sent me a replacement before the first set was even picked up, and they paid for shipping.The second set is better, but the on/off control only works some of the time. It is so frustrating to have to find the remote control to turn it on when you're sitting 3 feet away. Anyone else have this problem?I don't like the fact that you can't see the manual controls - they're not buttons, just raised icons that are the molded into the screen frame. I'm trying to "read" them with my finger tips. The other problem is the display on the screen which I use when the room is dark. The text is very small and at 3:00 a.m., I don't want to turn on the light or get my glasses, as I might actually wake up.
I purchased this scanner (with headset) about 1 month ago and I'm thoroughly pleased with the scanner itself; I haven't used the headset as yet as it is quite large and heavy. I've had no problem at all with the reception or clarity and the volume is good as well. I love the portability of this unit; I only wish the batteries lasted a bit longer, but...oh well. I use the rechargeable batteries and they last about 12-15 hours of constant use. Maybe that is acceptable for rechargeables, I've never used them before now. Overall, I am very pleased and would recommend this scanner to anyone looking for a good, reasonably priced, portable scanner.
I am not happy with this rolling notebook case, while it holds my 17" laptop, allowing me to wheel it in around the airport instead of carrying it, it is too large for some overhead storage on smaller planes, and size is too larger to comfortable pull from under the airline seat to get to the laptop. The front storage is limiting as it does not unzip to open completely, and has a pocket opening on the side that pushes into the inside of the bag blocking use of some of the internal pockets. The back storage area, near the handles, limits usable space for items although it does hold files and accessories for the laptop. The pocket in the center which holds the laptop does not unzip all the way either, but allows you to slid the notebook into the slot, it would be more useful if you could open these sections fully.
The product description says it all, and it's not lying. This is a must-have for audiophile iPod users, or anyone who wants to connect their iPod through a car stereo or external speakers and get the best sound possible. Compact, good quality, and just a great product for an iPod. Also, if you need to use your iPod as a hard drive, this is fantastic! It's a great choice, and it's cheaper than the official Apple dock without compromising in quality.
Worked fine. Still in original container. Couldn't use it for my phone because it can only take a 2 gig. Will use it for my Camera.
camera is just ok. must download software from site to use USB for computer and that didnt work either. turned around and sold it on another site with the extras that i bought. took a loss but got bat at least 60 percent of my money
The drive ribbon works great. It solved the problem that I had with my old 80 pin ribbon not seeing the slave drive.
I purchased this camera several months ago and have been very pleased with it. Once you take the time to learn all the functions, it will produce some fine images. Just don't expect auto or easy mode to do the work for you. I never use auto or any scene settings. I basically use it like a 35mm, for full control.Regarding noise, I barely notice it at ISO 200. What little is there, I can basically eliminate it with Elements by going to filter/noise/despeckle. I've had some 8 X 10 enlargements printed and they have turned out fabulous, with no noticeable noise at ISO 200.I've since added an Olympus Tcon-17 conversion lens, which basically stays on the camera at all times. This gives me a reach of 20.4 optical equivalent to 734mm. It's a great combo. [...].I have since upgraded to Canon DSLR but will still hang onto the Panasonic as a reliable backup.
These walkie talkies are really nice. They definantly wont go 6 miles with anything in the way but they go about 3 miles with plenty of houses and trees around.Some people cant get much distance with these. There are certain channels that go 6 miles and other channels that go only about 1-2. Also, you need a liscence to use some of the channels.There are a lot of cool features. There is the channel scan which scans for other signals. This is cool because you can see if anyone else has a walkie talkie. I use this for airsofting(kind of like paintballing) and we have radio-men. I can use this feature for finding the enemy channel and listening to them.One bad thing about this walkie talkie is the volume. You can change the volume of the sound but even at 1 volume it is very loud. Another bad thing is that you cant change the cover. Unlike some of the Cobra brand walkie talkies, you cant change the color of it.This is a great walkie talkie but you shouldnt expect it to really go 6 miles with even a toothpick in the way. Many of the people reviewing this are freaking out that it only goes 1 mile.
I have bought sony microvault (USM64U2) one months before from a sony showroom. But after a month this device is recognized as security device. I just astonished why sony has not admitted their fault.
Was searching for a card reader that would handle both SD Card and CF Card AND will not be messy to carry around. This is it.I have a SanDisk 12-in-1 reader that broke yesterday. It just stopped working with my Windows XP laptop. So now I am planning to buy this one.I know PNY makes good stuff.
This is my first universal remote. I was made aware of it based on a "buy this" recommendation from Newsweek. I picked it because it was on of the least expensive of the fully programmable Logitech remotes and got generally good reviews. I have not been disappointed.The remote works in conjunction with computer software and is updated via USB port. The software does most of the heavy lifting after you enter model numbers from your components. It sets up the remote based on these model numbers and a large online database that contains specifics for different components. I was happy to find an entry for my 20 year old RCA TV set. After the initial setup of the remote, it can be tweaked to ones desire via the computer program. The remote can also "learn" remote control codes from an existing remote.I ran into one problem with setup which was resolved by calling Logitech's 800 number. My problem was that one of the codes for my TV was not present in Logitech's database. Part of my problem is that I didn't have my old remote so that the 550 could learn the code. Upon calling Logitech's customer service they found the code which was learned from someone else's remote and added it to my account. The problem was solved to my very impressed satisfaction.If I have one small gripe with the remote I would say that it's the computer control program... It's not web browser based can be somewhat non-intuitive at times.
Well..this notebook case is good for 15.4" size laptop. it also has additional pocket for CDs and mouse as shown in picture.
I used this LaCie player for 2 years, and have really found it to be a top notch product. Well, worth the money.
You get what you pay for. Pros: great price, compact, easy to use. Cons: small wheels, just not smooth enough. Isn't smooth enough on a perfectly smooth floor, so any cracks or crumbs or anything on the floor and it defeats the purpose of the dolly because it's bumby and shakey (this is taking into account that you are filming while moving. If you only need the dolly to move easier while not filming then this would be a great product). Other con is that these castors (wheels) are not designed to be easily removed and thus replaced with others such as air tires.
Bought one for my Wii instead of spending $100. LOVE it. Works excellent. If you have a Wii, don't waste your money--buy this card. 5/5
Any sound on your computer would be transmited through bluetooth devices with this. It even cuts your volume from your computer, and pairs in no time with anything. I only plug it the first time, windows installed it automatically, and that was it, 5 minutes later I got sound from mp3's, avi's, dvd's, even messenger and windows sounds. Absolutelly great. I use this with a sony bluetooth heaphones and work like a charm, actually can control the stop, play, next song, previous song in windows media player. This is a perfect solution.
The choice for this music bridge was based on the fact that if you can hear the sound through your computer speakers so you can hear it from your hi-fi system. It means that there aren't limitations about the source of your music, proprietary formats, types of files or copyrights. I failed to set it up using the CD software included. Instead I downloaded from the Linksys Support a new driver version 1.2 (12/07/2006) for the setup wizard and no difficulties were found to have it recognized by my D-Link DI-524 wireless router in a 10 minute procedure. An on/off switch would be desirable. It's possible to send audio files from every computer connected to the router, one at a time, just having to install the Bridge Utility Software in each computer.Fair price, great sound.
I received this TV only a week after placing my order. Have had it for a little over a month now and me and my husband both love it! I would recommend it to anyone who was looking for a good quality plasma.
I needed a new cable for a computer we purchased in the office. This does the job perfectly...I have no complaints.
My Wii was having some really bad crackling noises when playing games. Zelda games were the worst for this. I read some words online and these little puppies right here seemed to be the answer. So I bought these off Amazon and they did exactly what I was hoping they would do. They took out all the crackling noises. God doesn't love you.
Bought this from Newegg refurb for a nice deal, around $26. Worst experience with a product in my life.First off, the setup disk is worthless. It is better used for a coaster. Second, the 'easy setup' only works if you have a unsecured network... which if you are using you might as well invite people to steal your information. I talked with linksys customer support, and they said my unit is defective so I can pay them $10 to ship it back. What the hell? Also, it comes with a wall mount power and a cord power adapter. Once I slid the cord power adapter in my unit, it is stuck permanently. The machining on this product was so pathetic that there was no tolerance and once it went in it's not coming out.Conclusion: If you have no security on your wireless network, this is a great buy as long as you dont change AC adapters. If you have security on your wireless network, be ready to strangle some people once you are done trying to set it up.
I have one of these machines and couldn't be more displeased. The messages left vary in volume and usually cut off long before the message is finished even with message length set at 4 minutes. Sound quality is awful and it is unreliable. Do not buy this machine.
I bought 16 of these batteries at 2 different times. I recently purchased a La-Crosse BC-900 charger thinking I could recover them, but they still self discharge to less than 1V in as little as 2 days, and always less than 1 week.I have much older Energizer 1700 mAh batteries and even older (about 10 years old) Sony batteries (1600 mAh and 1450 mAh) - all hold a charge longer and work better than these 2500 mAh Energizers.These are no good - stay away!
Pros: Decent, sturdy earphones. Noise canceling works best when music is turned on. Much better than the Bose in-earphones that can easily slide out of your ears especially if working out in a gym. I would definitely recommend them. Comes with various tips for best fit.Cons: The cord is way too long that can be used as a dog leach.
This X-10 power house timer works great with all its companion modules. Unlike the newer replacement mini timer, this unit keeps the exact time and has the dim and bright feature. This unit is way sleeker and more modern than the model that replaces it. I have used these units for years and they have always given me comfort and security. It is a shame they no longer make this unit but pleased you can get it here on amazon.com! Please consider this unit over the newer version.
I am happy I purchased this. It does exactly what it is supposed to do. If you are looking for state of the art equipment this is not it! Please keep in mind that this is a few pieces of plastic constructed to hold up your iPad or tablet and it works great. I would definitely recommend it. It also works if you have a thick rubber gumdrop case on your iPad.
I could give it 5 stars for the graph itself, but I could give it 0 for the universal Transom/Trollmotor transducer. It hangs down low under the trolling motor housing in harms way. (Go to Garmin's website and download the owner's manual to view how the transducer mounts to the motor).I broke it first time out. I fabricated a mounting bracket from aluminum plate. So far so good. This product should be available with a puck style transducer just for mounting to trolling motor.
All of the good reviews for this product are from users who reviewed it when it was still new, or from "reviewers" who have actually never used it for anything other than a demo.The features and specifications of the Brother MFC-845cw sound impressive, and indeed, at first blush, it is a very nice machine. However, the experience quickly goes sour.First, the Brother MFC-845cw uses a LOT of ink. I mean A LOT of ink. The specs say something like 400 pages. We all know that printer manufactures lie about their ink yields by quoting based on 5% coverage of a piece of paper, but the Brother's ink yields are laughable even by those standards. You'll be lucky to get 40 8 x 10 color graphics printed. That's graphics, not photos which would no doubt be less.Second, since the Brother uses up ink at a ridiculous rate, you might want to try and print in black and white. Nice try. If the Brother thinks an ink cartridge is empty, YOU CANNOT PRINT whether you need the color or not. In other words, if you want to print a black and white text document but the Magenta ink is empty, it won't print, even in black and white. It will just show you how to change the ink on the little screen. So, this better only be a backup printer or else you'll have to run out and buy ink RIGHT NOW in order to print.Third, it lies about the ink levels. I store my Brother MFC-845cw unplugged (you'll see why below). When I turned it off, it says "Cyan Ink Low". When I turn it on the next time, it says "Cyan Empty" and now it won't print, despite the fact that I have not printed a single page since it said empty. Lest you think the ink dried up or something, it was less than 12 hours later when I turned it back on!Fourth, it won't turn off. Seriously. If you turn it off, the screen goes dark, and you think it is off. Only, it isn't. Whenever it decides it is time, it turns itself on and starts "cleaning" the ink cartridges. They say it is to keep everything running smoothly, but when I say off, I mean off. Clean them and then shut down, would be proper, but that isn't what it does. So, if it is in your office and you are in the middle of an important meeting, it can turn itself on and start the fairly loud process of cleaning all of the ink cartridges. There is no way to turn this off. The only thing you can do to keep it from happening is to unplug it. But, don't even think about doing it once it starts the cleaning process, because then it will doubly clean itself because of the earlier "error." By the way, cleaning, means wasting a little bit of ink to keep the ink near the tips fresh.Fifth, while the copy and fax buttons do exactly what you think they would, the scan button is worthless unless you insert a memory card to scan to. Even with the scanner configured, on the network, and responding properly to printing and configuration from Brother's own software, I have yet to make the scan button scan anything over the network. If I use the scan utility in the CCB program that you have to install, it scans over the network just fine. So unless you plan to set this on your desk, your scanning process for a non-feeder thing like a book will be to place the document, go back to your computer, click scan, then wait until the scan is complete, go back to the scanner, place the next document, go back to the computer, click the scan button.Lastly, setup can be very difficult. All of the supposedly automatic features failed. Then, it printed, but would not scan despite the ControlCenter3 program being able to see an do everything else on the device. I used to be a systems engineer, so I persevered and finally got it working through a bunch of configuration band-aids and duct tape (including using a fixed IP address). Non-techie types will have a tough time getting the device running if they aren't lucky enough for the "auto" mode to get it up and running.Frankly, I got this as a deep discount close out product and that is the only reason I am no livid. If you are thinking about buying this device or any of its related versions, don't. There are much better options and any extra money you spend will be quickly recovered via the cost of ink which cannot be any higher than this device.So very not recommended.
I'm an artist/writer who has used this trackball for years. It took a little while for me to get used to the roller movement, but now I find it far more powerful than any other type of mouse. The ball is heavy, so you can use its momentum to scroll - if you push it quickly the ball will keep rolling. Now a regular mouse seems cumbersome and annoying.The reason I'm taking the time to write this review now is that for the second time I've found Kensington customer service to be exemplary. My trackball gets used heavily so wear and tear is an issue. I've had problems with this two times in the last five years: one of the rollers inside eventually stopped responding. Both times, I had a three minute, pleaseant phone conversation with Kensington technical support, and both times they immediately sent a brand new device. No hassles.Many of my other electronic devices have needed warranty service (from different companies), but I have never had such an easy time obtaining service or replacements. Kensington really DOES guarantee their devices for a full five years! For other computer products, I guess I'm now used to getting a one year warranty on devices that quit one day after the warranty expires, and hassles from technical service before that. It's really refreshing to find an electronics company that goes the extra distance to stand by its products - it's paid off with me because I will certainly be a repeat Kensington customer!
The extra length of cord made use for frequent plugins/removals much nicer. I may even go for another withn evwn longer cord.
I am currenting on the phone trying to get through to Sony to find someone who can repair my brand new (used it twice) Sony DVP-CX995V. After playing a few CDs the player suddenly stopped and now cannot play any of the 300+ cds I have loaded into it (which by the way took me two days to complete) WHAT A NIGHTMARE!
This item was meant for the older, larger model iPAQs. My model 1935 was swallowed up by this huge case. I am returning this item for credit. I hope I also get credit for the shipping charges. Of course I am out the cost of paying to return yet another item that did not indicate that this case did not fit ALL iPAQ models. Hopefully, I will end up with some credit. I am disappointed with Amazon.com. I haven't had this much trouble in the past. Two out of the three accessories that I bought for my iPAQ 1935 did not work. I bought the iPAQ Pocket PC from Amazon.com. Live and learn.
Works just the same as one costing 10 times as much! I am so pleased. Excellent item, super fast shipping, what is not to like.
This was our first purchase of a digital camera, and we have been very pleased with it. We bought the camera because of the wide range of features, the competitive price, and the Sony name (to which I'm admittedly partial). A big selling point was the fact that with the expanded memory stick (a separate purchase) you can shoot up to 90 minutes of video - nothing else on the market in this price range even compares to that!We have found this camera to be easy to use, and it takes great pictures. I would recommend definitely recommend this to others looking for a good value when buying a digital camera.
I haven't used this GPS on the highway, only on the hiking trail, so I can't speak to how well it performs traveling down the highway. However I found the Garmin 60CSx to be great for the trails. The screen is easy to read outside, and the unit seems well built. The software works fine on Windows XP. I haven't tested it on Windows 7 yet. I think the batteries last a long time compared to some other GPS units.
We do a LOT of recording of TV shows. My husband has been using these for months. Very happy. He has 3 dvd recorders. Had problems in the past with a lot of discs of different brand - unusuable or rejected. Very very happy with these.
My internal LAN has grown as my roommates need more connections, I need more connections, LAN parties, etc. This little hub is perfect when I need more jacks.Netgear makes a great product, and this little guy is a great value.
The cables look good, but the product can't do what I expected. The advetisment seems to have some faulse claimes, or my understanding is in question.
I was suckered into buying this kit on Amazon after seeing the high prices at Best Buy for the same components. I just finished installing a complete sound system in my car yesterday with all items I bought off Amazon, so it would have been stupid to buy a kit like this elsewhere.First of all, This set is probably more than likely 8 gauge. Also, I was very disappointed on how "Low Quality" the cables were, especially the red power cable. When I was "stripping" the cables, I was applying barely any pressure with the stripping pliers I was loosing and I was loosing numerous wires out of the strand. I had to re-cut the cable 3 times. Next, it is definitely not a flush fit from the power cable to the fuse component, on both sides of it. There was definitely a gap, which I was not happy about.But the part that really earked me was the wire connectors. NOT ONE SINGLE CONNECTOR FIT CORRECTLY ONTO THE WIRES.they were either too big or too small. I had to go down to AutoZone and spend another $6 on various connectors. Also, the connectors that were in the kit would not even clear the diameter of the screws on my amplifier.Ofcourse this kit says "made in China" on the back, which yields yields the incorrect wire sizes in the box.If you are looking for an installation kit like this, please try and find a better quality one on Amazon or consult somewhere else. But all the other components I bought on Amazon for my system work great!
We were looking for some speakers... and then we found this I pod dock and this satisfies all our needs. we can play songs from ipod and cna connect it to computer. it also charges the ipod while playing songs so we can basically play songs a long as we want.voice quality is very good. and remote wowkr from really long distance... we are very happy with this one.JBL rocks..
As a user of the KB-11 keyboard I looked forward to using the KB-100. I was very pleased with the contruction and the size but less so with the decreased functionality. Where I could use keyboard commands almost exclusively on the KB-11 I now have to use the stylus for &quot;OK&quot;, &quot;Done&quot;, &quot;Cancel&quot;, and almost every other command. I am sure that Sony will eventually offer an updated driver that will permit combination keys to activate these commends but in the meantime I am forced to keep a stylus in hand.The other negative factor is the location of the shift key but we humans will adapt to that.
Good machinates of fax, very efficient rapid I can escaniar ducumentos and them file, screen to color that illustrate images
I've had problems with the BEFW11S4 from the day I unpacked it from the box.Initially, the problems were intermittent wireless drops (as you most undoubtedly have read on various Linksys forums). Hours of frustrating calls to customer service, 2 replacements, and several firmware upgrades later, I gave up and decided to use only the wired switch. Admittedly, this portion has always worked well and continues to work well.Just last month, I decided to buy a brand new NIC and attempt a wireless resurrection. I reset the router, upgraded the firmware, performed a clean upgrade of all operating systems, and did a little resurrection dance around the unit. Miraculously, it worked. I was able to configure the router with no problems and my laptop connected beautifully. I even enabled encryption with absolutely no problems. Signal strength was great and there were no intermittent drops. 15 minutes to set up and 4 hours of perfect operating bliss (until ordered to bed by the wife). The very next day, wireless was once again gone... completely this time. I did not touch the config on the router or the laptop. I merely opened my laptop up and, wah lah, nothing. I had my company's IT manager, several computer geek friends, and a networking instructor try the config... only to become more frustrated than myself.I refuse to deal with Linksys customer service again so I guess I've just inherited an expensive blue door stop. Needless to day, I would highly discourage anyone from buying this particular model, regardless of your computer/networking knowledge.
I got this TV after reading the positive reviews here, and at first I was pretty happy with it. It looked nice whether on or off. However, it developped a super bright blinking red pixel in the center of the screen after about 3 weeks of use, which is impossible to ignore and has completely ruined my TV watching experience.I've tried reaching Samsung support but they always seem to be experiencing "very high call volumes". I was finally able to get through, but they refused to do anything about it until at least 10 pixels are dead, "like the warranty says". Sure, it says so, but what would an aribtrary number like that mean in terms of user experience? I would rather throw the TV away than having to endure another blinking red pixel. What this says is that Samsung doesn't care about its customers.
40 years owned a set of headphones with volume controls on the ear pieces. Finally they wore out and bought new headphones without a volume control... and I really missed it... so I bought the Sennheiser HZR-62 Stereo Volume Control.... and LOVE IT! I can again lay on my sofa, close my eyes, and with volume control right at my thumb, can adjust for perfect stereo volume in BOTH ears. No loss of sound quality as it must be a PERFECT impedance match. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PRODUCT!
This is by far the cleanest film out there. Now, I love a good grain, and it is one of the reasons I still shoot film, but for portraiture that needs to be clean this is THE WAY to go.PROS- Did I mention how clean it is?- One of the few decent b&w; ISO 50 films left- When exposed correctly, developing is comfortingly rigid- Can be pushed relatively well- Well priced- Intense sharpnessCONS- Slight lack of contrast makes shots that aren't well lit look out-dated.Overall this is a VERY nice film. In this digital age, people see grain the same way as digital noise (which it ISN'T), so if I am going to shoot film for a client this is the one I'll be using for sure! Highly recommended!
This what i wrote to LG and i have still not recieved a response. They do not care about the customer.Life is not GoodDear LG Inc.,I am writing to you, to express my disappointment in your company's defective products and how you handle your costumer service. I own an LRM-519 Digital Media Recorder with Microsoft Program Guide. I paid $600.00 for the unit and $150.00 for the lifetime guide. I bought the unit in Febuary, 2006, and it is now November, 2006. The drive will not read any DVD's even the DVD's it burned off its own drive. I called your hotline on November 13, 2006 for this particular product, and asked for your help in fixing this problem. The first representative I talked to on the phone seemed like he was in a hurry to help me. He told me that I should do a factory reset on the LRM-519. Then the representative said that would reset the drivers on the unit, and set everything back to default. After he told me this he told to call back if I have any other problems, and then he hung up. This erased every program I had recorded, and did not solve any of my problems. I called back and reached different representatives. So I told her my problem and she said I should do a factory reset. Apparently this is the answer for everything, I told her that I had just done one, and it did not fix the drive. She then proceeded to tell me that I needed to send in the unit to have it repaired. Which was fine by me, I figured it's a factory defect so I would pay shipping there, and they would fix the product, and send it back absorbing any of the parts and labor expenses. As the representatives explained that was not to be the case. She proceeded to tell me, I was going to have to pay the labor cost of $70.00 + shipping if I wanted the drive fixed. I told her that this product already cost me $750.00, and the unit was only 8 or so months old. This was clearly a factory defect, and if it wasn't for the defective drive then I wouldn't need it fixed, hence no labor costs. She told me that the labor is only covered for 90 days after purchase, and parts are up to one year. I was absolutely amazed that after spending $750.00 only eight months ago, that they would not fix for free what was clearly a defect in the LRM-519. I told the representative this, she seemed to not care, and gave me the generic answer I am sure everyone gets; wish I could do something for you but that's the way it is. I was more than upset at this point; I asked her since I new I could replace the drive myself that if she could send me the part I would replace it. She said that their system was not set up to do that kind of transaction. That sending me the part would be impossible. I was tired of going round and round with this person so I told her fine I would never buy an LG product again and she said that was my right and that I was entitled to my opinion. This just made me very mad, so before I said something very rude and uncalled for, I decided to just end the conversation. I do not expect anything from your company, but I do want you to know that I will make it my personal goal to make sure no one ever buys an LG product again. I can't believe the way I was treated and I am truly astonished at you horrible customer service and warranty coverage on a very expensive product. If your products were good in the first place you wouldn't have to put restrictions on your warranties.
I use this bag for my canon 350D + 17-85 IS. Everything is good; good design and build quality. The only complain is the thing that hold camera is too tight therefore it's not convenient when taking the camera out of the bag. I took the thing off and this makes the camera not perfectly fit with the dedicated space.
This adapter definitely works with my CTK-2100. Since it's sometimes hard to determine what adapter works with what keyboard, hope this helps someone.
I bought this to take to the theater. It's a great product at an even better price! They are solid, yet small and light weight - easy to put into a purse to take along.
This is just what we ordered we love the Tom Tom and we just used it on a trip to VA. It worked great.
Got the Samsung 56" for only $50 more thab the 51"! Couldn't beat the deal. Delivery was a couple days sooner than estimated. Sometimes, when on a channel with a ticker tape at top or bottom the 'smile' effect mentioned in previous reviews is slightly noticeable, but not too bad. I would definitely reccommend! Picture is nice but I bet will be better once the HD guy comes in a couple of weeks.
I use these earphones primarily while commuting to work by train. The sound isolation was decent as was the sound but the earphones came apart after only about a months use. Problem was that I would carry my Ipod in my jacket pocket and the earphones simply disintegrated. The earphones would probably be satisfactory if they stood home but unless you have a carrying case for them, they are unable to stand up to the rigors of the commuter environment.
This is a great device for portable navigation. The menu system is easy to use with an easy to read display. The size of the device makes it very portable.
I found quite a range of SVGA cable prices out there with many claiming to generate the clearest picture. I got this one for $10...and it's all the cable I need. I can't tell the difference between that and the $50 cable.
I will keep this as short as possible. The only drawback is the small screen, but that's what you sacrifice for extreme portability and honestly, it doesn't bother me that much.I'm in Iraq and most civilian GPS systems and even some of our own can't get a signal inside our armored trucks w/o an external antenna, but this one can even without the high-sensitivity feature turned on. I've taken it out on four patrols for a total running time of about 36hrs and the batteries only read half-drained. Granted they're lithium batteries and I use the backlight VERY sparingly, but still, very impressed.It's everything I would want in a GPS, I had the RINO and while that was nice, this is so much better since I RARELY used the radio feature. It's worth the money, shop around, I found mine for just over $200 new.If you don't already know, the loaded maps are sparse, so don't expect a lot of detail w/o shelling out some cash for new maps, but that's the case with any GPS.Bottom line, great product, Garmin impresses me again. If it's good enough for me in Iraq, I don't see where this bad-boy would fail.
Bought one of these for $60 brand new at walmart. It didn't even last 6 months before the power supply died.
This is an ok lens, but I had to sell it less than 6 months later becuase it just was not up to speed with the zoom and f stops.....Trust me on this, get the canon (IS if you can afford it)a 2x if you need and you are set. this lens is OK, but why get OK when you can get amazing for almost the same price.
Excelente funcionamiento, compatibilidad con WINDOWS ME; s&oacute;lo una cuesti&oacute;n que rese&ntilde;ar desfavorable, suena bastante el aparatito este! pero funciona de maravilla!!
These headphones sound wonderful, and I have enjoyed them for 4 years. But, today the plastic hinge above the left transducer broke off rendering the headphones unusuable. When I purchased these headphones, I was a bit concerned about the plastic headband and hinges. It's too bad. They sounded great, but I expected them to last longer. (I STILL have a working pair of Koss Pro-4AAs that are over 30 years old!)(Also, please note that this model has been discontinued)
I received this gps and unpacked it, read the manual, loaded the software.I spent 6 hours trying to figure out how to get, and load, the free map update. After 6 hours and 4 attempts to update the maps I gave up. Everytime the maps were downloaded, 1hour 30 minutes on a 5 gig connection, it came up with an error message, different one each time, and failed to update the map it told me was 7 quarters out of date.I then attempted to enter a route to get from my home to my other house. What a frustrating exercise in wasted time.If you have to much time on your hands you may wish to go outside and drive a few nails through you hand, it will be just as enjoyable and useful as the time you will waste trying to make this thing useful.The manuals are crud, the company website is useless, the software is slooooow, complicated, obtuse, and useless. The box, packing materials and case are ok.
Mine wasn't this exact model, it had a built in DVD. Literally after 5 weeks it stopped working. 8 months down the road the up and down channel buttons don't work on the remote or tv, and the only was it turns on is by the tv (universal remotes won't fix the prob either) 12 months down the road screen goes black you can hear sound I can change the channel by typing numbers in the remote, and I can change the volume. But no picture what do ever!! Anyone that would give this a 5 star hadn't had it but a couple days. I would give it zero stars if I could.
Since these earphones cost about the same as a fast-foot meal, it's unrealistic to expect a lot of quality here. So I knew when buying these that they would not of course be Sony's top of the line. However, I would have liked the plastic used for the hook part to be a little softer - the entire earphone is made out of hard plastic, which may or may not fit your ear. I found that the left earphone had a decent fit, but I constantly had to readjust the right one. Your mileage will vary, of course. As for sound, they're not that great - without a snug fit inside one's ear canal, there's not much sound being directly piped in there. The upside of this is you will hear a lot of outside noise, which can be a plus for people who want to be more aware of their surroundings. The bottom line is that these are cheap, both in construction and in price. If you're just looking for a knockaround set of earphones to have at the gym, that you don't care if they get broken or stepped on or whatever, then these will fit the bill. But if you're looking for a mid to high-quality set, you can do better elsewhere.
I ordered the converter to be used with my Sigma 150-500 mm zoom.I was completely dissapointed because the lens has to be phocused manually when you use the tele converter.However, I tried the tele converter on a Nikon 70-300 mm zoom and it works great.I would recommend it for this use to anyone.
Solid, Servicabe, easy to use. Very happy with my purchase. Great price well worth the money.
I checked out the reviews here before I bought my antenna headphones. I thought maybe the people that were complaining about the headphones just quitting on them were exaggerating or just unlucky. I had mine for only a couple months. Then, one Saturday I was preparing to listen to football on my XM, and guess what? No signal. Just like the others said, they quit working for no apparent reason. While they worked, they performed reasonably well. I didn't use them as earphones. I wore the antenna around my neck and used separate earphones. It's hard to imagine a more poorly designed product for comfort or durability, but unfortunately they are the only game in town right now, as far as I know.
Flex Stand gives Quick Cam Pro 4000 more panaromic view coverage; I recommend it for any PC system with video/audio camera capability and it's so easy to hookup together.Alvin Akiyama
Eton's FR350 emergency radio provides a solid solution for folks who want to stock their emergency kits with a waterproof, feature-packed unit. Given that I use mine primarily for listening to baseball while doing yardwork, I haven't gotten much use out of the shortwave receiver, siren, flashlight, and cell phone charger, but it's nice to know they're there.Radio reception on this unit is solid, and while the dial is not rigorously gradated by frequency the signals from individual stations tend to be so clear that finding the one you're after is usually no problem.My only two complaints about the unit are the following: First, the hand-crank dynamo seems to give inconsistent charge to the batteries. Sometimes after the recommended 90 second crank I could listen to a whole game without recharging the unit, but other times, for no clear reason, the volume would die down and after just a couple of innings it would require another hand-cranking.Second, the position of the flashlight switch is situated such that it can be easily turned on inadvertently, particularly when the unit is being cranked for a charge. The power drain from using the flashlight is significant, and while this only requires another round of hand-cranking (and subsequent turning off of the light), it is an annoying design feature that could have easily been moved elsewhere on the casing.Those two flaws, though, are minor considering the overall performance I've experienced with the FR350, and based on my happiness with the unit, I can recommend it without hesitation.
I would totally recommend this product to anyone looking to purchase a chill pad. This chill pad is great! It is really durable and does a great job keeping my laptop cool. I usually keep it turned on high since my laptop runs hot. The only thing I don't like is the blinding blue light that let's you know it's got power, and there's no screws to open up the chill pad to remove it. I used three layers of electrical tape to cover it; it still shines through, but it's no longer blinding.
I got this Camera For christmas. It's Good quality, Lightweight,Portable And a all around good camera. There were onle a few problems. There is no light on the camera there is suposed to be one but i duno what happend. The door is kinda flimsy i havent had problems with it but i would think that for some people that might be a drawback. i also noticed that the timelapse features are kinda bad but other than that it's a very good camera. If i were u and i was looking for a cheap good camera i would get it. I did
I would image that this would be a novel little device for anyone who enjoys the gimmick of having a small display for pictures hanging from their keys. Personally, I can't really justify exporting any photos I take to only be displayed on 128 x 128 pixel display as it's just so visually demeaning to the original media. However, I can not express enough what a wonderful deal this device is for the parts it contains. For $10 you get an LCD display, lithium ion rechargeable battery, a mini-USB cable, and the prospect of endless hacking possibilities. I personal purchased one for use in one of my architectural models as television installation in a project which called such a demonstration. Beyond this they are largely flexible for other applications and data displays.
My entire DVD collection now resides in this cd wallet.... I freed up a whole bookcase that can now be used for books. Great seller, prompt shipping, great experience. THANK YOU!
When I got it, one look told me that this case was just TOO BULKY. On the plus side, it would provide great protection to the lens.The good news was that I ended up buying a different Tamrac product, a carry case for the camera and extra lens--I am very satisfied with that product.So, while this product didn't meet my needs, a different Tamrac product was perfect.
At first, I was very pleased with this purchase. The speed was pretty good for a network device (of course, it's much slower than connecting a USB2 drive directly to a PC). So I transferred all of my music, photos, and videos onto the Linkstation to act as a central media server for my home computers. Then I bought a Buffalo Drivestation and connected it to the USB port (to act as a backup for the network drive). I performed a full backup of 80GB worth of files. It took several hours but went fine.The following week, I performed another backup. To my surprise, it started to back up every file again. After digging around, I found out it does not perform an incremental backup. The only way to perform incremental backups is to use third party software and run it form a PC or Mac. The problem with this is that all the files need to travel over the network to the PC and then back to the Linkstation. This would take DAYS to backup 80GB (I even have a gigabit network and Gigabit Linkstation). Yes, the first backup would be slow and later backups would be faster. But it would still take forever to backup a large video file (such as as my latest home video of my baby). And I'd need to leave the PC on to do so.Well, I feel like Buffalo swindled me out of two drives. If you intend to use the Linkstation to backup files from your PCs, I'm sure it would work fine. But if you want to use it as a primary storage device, forget it since there's no easy way to back it up.
We originally bought this guy as a backup for our Canon scanner, printer, makes lemonade, etc., printer. However, the Canon soon died and well, this one easily adapted to our main computer usage. The guy at Best Buy told us to stick with HP since printers are their specialty and recommended this one. Only thing bad about it is that it really doesn't like it when you use a refilled cartridge over a new one. It will jam on you and tell you it has an obstruction if the cartridge is even slightly off. Caused a lot of stress until HP told us the problem. It's worked great ever since - faxes are particularly easy to send and receive and it feeds multiple sheets at once. If I could change anything it would be the scanner. I'd like one that is flat, like a copier, so I can scan larger items to sell on ebay, i.e. book covers, etc. Other than that, this thing has been going strong for over 2.5 years and is just one of those things you get once in awhile that you're glad you had the help from the salesclerk. Great product - look for the newer version too which is now black. Highly recommend!
This mouse works great. Doesn't seem to drag or pause at all. Battery seems to last great due to an on, off switch. Good buy!
I recently bought a new radio for my truck. The tuner in the radio was not as good as the factory radio, but I bought it for the Blue Tooth connection to my smart phone.I bought this HD radio to start getting a feel for HD radio and improve the reception on the new radio. It works great. I my area there are quite a few HD stations that have both an HD1 & HD2. Most of the HD2 stations are commercial free.Shipping from the seller was fast. I had my radio in less then a week.
I was first introduced to Philips a few years back when my lil brother got a mini hi-fi system for christmas.I have been a fan ever since.In my opinion this company ranks up there with the best ...Sony,JVC,etc.I shopped around a bit for the best prices and features,then I finally saw this nice looking stereo on the shelf at Target for $129.99.This is the perfect size for any bedroom and is guaranteed to fill your room with awesome sound.First of all the wood finished speakers are very appealing and go along well with the silver unit.Overall the speakers do an excellent job,it doesnt matter on the setting,they produce screechin'highs and heart pounding bass.The amber colored spectrum analyzer on the front screen also adds a nice touch.I highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to put some power in their room but doesnt wanna take up alotta space.
**** Updated Review 5/14/07 *****I received a new unit from Amazon (fairly quickly I might add), and everything is up and working. It was indeed a bad unit. The unit has been working non-stop for 5+ months now and no complaint. I've even upgraded the firmware once to fix the RAID performance on it and it didn't even require me to wipe my data. It seems the new firmware revs are getting better and better. I would highly recommend this now after having it up and running for so long.I'm giving it 4 STARS because the interface is still slightly buggy, not all the extra features work as expected, and the performance is not always as quick as possible. At times (regardless of computer or network activity) it is quicker than other times. I'm still using the same Seagate drives listed below. I plan to eventually get this running on gigE and that would probably solve some of my performance issues.************************************Well I bought one of these devices and put in two Seagate 200GB hard drives (ST3200820AS) and it went right up and started running. Upgraded to the new firmware 1.2 and this ran fine for 10 days. I went on a trip and when I came back it had locked up. It wouldn't even power down by holding the power button as instructed. The only thing I could do was ping the device, but i could not access any of my folders. Did a hard restart and then it never came up again. It would act like it was going to during the power on portion, but as soon as it was time to access the hard drives, the NAS would shut itself down abruptly. I finally got it going by pulling one of the drives out,then it would start fine. I had it on RAID 1 (mirroring) and EXT3. I then proceeded to do a whole bunch of things including downgrading the firmware but it would just not work at all. It's going back but I'm trying to get another just in case this was a bad apple. Will update this later, but for now it gets 2 stars.
Comfortable, great sound, excellent quality. I wish the chord was coiled though. Definitely the best headphones available for under a hundred dollars.
Worked quite well the first four months but now the right click is almost unresponsive. I have to click it a couple of times for it to work. That means I can't drag windows or highlight things to copy and paste anymore.
I've burned about 100 of these without one error, either in the write process on my NEC-1300A, nor in playback on my computer or in my cheapo Toshiba dvd player. I use fast forward and rewind a lot, as I'm an impatient movie watcher, so these have gone through some hard work.I had some problems with Memorex media, but then I read the reviews on videohelp.com. Hundreds of customer reviews are listed there, and you can match your exact burner to exact media for reviews of success and conpatibility. Ritek (or Ridata) G04's like these routinely get the highest ratings. They are in a class above any blank media you are likely to buy off a shelf in an electonics superstore.
I have used Sony for years. The HD280 sound is crisp and clear and much less "peaky" than Sony. OK, I have big ears, and these are much more comfortable to wear than Sony as well. I have worked in the audio/video compression industry for many years. These headphones have very accurate reproduction for the price and are enjoyable to listen to for many, may hours assuming your recording, compression and playback technologies are up to the quality of the headphones.
I have been very happy with my purchase of these Casio Black Ribbons for my Title Printer. They are easy to install and their performace is also great. I'm so glad I found a place where I can get them at a reasonable price too. Thank you Amazon.com!
Same HDMI Cable that costs $10 to $20 at other places..... Works great ! No problems at all. If you need a cable, this is a great buy.
This tea pot is a fun and unique way to have tea with friends.I bought this as a gift for a friend and he loves it!It's so neat to watch the flower bloom in the pot as the tea steeps and the tea tastes so good.
I had these headphones for about a year now and I haven't been disappointed with the quality or performance and I would recommend it for anyone looking for a reasonably priced headphone for your ipod.
I have owned a Dell Inspiron 6400 for a year and 7 months. It is the Core Duo processor that has a gig of ram, 80gig 7200 hard drive, DVD burner, upgraded screen, Intel Pro wireless, bluetooth and 1 year warranty. I will probably not buy Dell again because the hard drive just went bad and it was out of warranty. After spending over a thousand dollars on a laptop I expect the hard drive to last longer than a year and a half, this is just ridiculous. Not to mention my shift key on the right side no longer works even after dissembling the key and cleaning it. Ok, if the drive or keyboard goes bad they should be replaced free of charge. Must I spend hundreds more on a warranty to ensure reasonable service expected from the components. This laptop is basically used as a desktop and is not moved around much at all. I am very well versed in the knowledge of computers and it is not due to user error. Other than this Dell laptop I normally do not buy ready made computers. I usually buy the motherboard, chip, box and but them together myself, I am no novice. With that I would like to say; that Dell needs to either support their hardware better or supply their product with better hardware when initially built. The Seagate hard drive they supplied with my laptop sucks. OK, hardware does occasionally fail. I get that, no problem...fix it. The concept is similar the cars I buy. I buy a car that I feel has quality and will last. I don't want a warranty with a poorly built car so I can bring it back to the shop all the time and be so thrilled that it is under warranty, no thanks. I simply want the failures to be held down to a minimum to none at all. Companies that feel you have gotten a poorly made or defective product will replace the product even slightly out of warranty. I have experienced this courtesy in the past with electronics and cars. When you buy a higher priced item quality is key. The Dell laptop is basically a good machine but Dell is too cheap with items such as hard drives and keyboards hence the end of my purchasing a Dell product in the future.
When I received it, out of the box, pieces were loose.Buyer beware this item is flimsy and cheap. Save your money.
This sub has very DEEP bass I have a T1000-1bdcp Rockford Fosgate running this SUB at 1 OHM & it really sounds great.
This speaker system is soooo cool. I can plug my iPod, PC, laptop even TV and get a far better and more superior sound. Such clear and crisp quality for a small sound system.
I am very pleased with my iSkin for my iPod. I bought a Hot Pink colored skin and I have received many compliments on how stylish it looks. The skin cleans very well and I am able to use my iPod normally and I can use any accessory with the iSkin still on my iPod. It comes with a screen protector that fits very well with the iSkin. I highly recommend this accessory to anyone with an iPod and I plan on purchasing many more accessories from iSkin
My son was cataloging his sheet music and trying to add entries into an access database from the sheet music. Small errors were noticed in almost every entry which made manual entry faster than editing the mistakes. I am sure it has its place but not for this application.
I originally purchased a Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks several years ago because my laptop computer did not have an installed video camera. The QuickCam has an outstanding resolution and quickly clips onto the top of the computer and has a short cable with a USB connector. A microphone is built into the unit.I used it for video conferencing at least once a week to friends in Asia using Skype. Even though the unit is designed for portable use I would use it on a desktop at times. It should be noted that Logitech had integrated the QuickCam to work with Skype.Recently I lost the QuickCam and wanted to purchase another one like the original which had cost $70.Checking Amazon I found an identical new unit for $16.19. It was received within a few days. The Logitech QuickCam was a great buy at the original $70 price and I considered it a "steal" at my Amazon purchase price
I work in a cubicle so privacy is important to me. The product seems to do the trick for the most part as far as side to side goes. If someone is in back of you from a distance they can still view your screen though.
when i plugged in the cable everything looked great clear image and it was only two dollars. instead of buying one for dollars i got it for two.
I bought this camera about a month ago and found that it has the capability of producing some very good pictures. While I'm not a photography expert, I also own a entry-level Pentax SLR camera and, at times, the pictures between the two camera are comparable. However, I have noticed that many times my digital pictures come out out of focus. In some cases this problem could be attributable to user error, but not all cases. It seems like the camera has problems finding the correct focus in darker light, where the flash is needed. The 4x zoom is very nice, but I wouldn't waste my time with the 2x digital zoom unless the camera sitting on a tripod or totally still.I use Windows XP and found transferring the pictures to my PC a snap. Although you have to use the Image Viewer software to convert the color to the standard color pallete, it's not a big deal to me.After reading a lot about this camera I was warned that it ate batteries so I bought some rechargeables and they work fine. The only complaint I have regarding the batteries is that the camera doesn't really monitor the battery charge levels - it basically only tells you if the batteries are really low, just before it shuts 'er down.This is my first digital camera and so far I like the camera and will learn to work with the auto focus issues. I would only recommend this camera only if you could get it for a decent price (under $400).
yeah this is a great memory card even for my cheap POS camera. went to disneyland and you know when your on those moving rides where you need a quick shot. its easy to use and even easer to work with. buy buy buy.
this is a pretty good eyepiece, great magnification (with my DS-90) and perfect for amaetuer astronomers looking at the moon. some not-so-good things are its low-light collection. and its really hard to find things with it unless you are experienced with aiming your telescope.
This tripod is a quality piece of equipment. However, given the fact that we're amateur astronomers, I'm not sure that we needed something quite so sophisticated for our Meade 90ETX.The tripod comes with a device that allows you to tip it at an angle - which seems to serve no purpose when you're finding and tracking night-sky objects (probably something that the more advanced users know how to use).It is heavy (heavier than the telescope) - which is good because you don't want it to easily move while you're using the scope (or, worse yet, tip over).You won't be dissatisfied with this, but I think there is a less expensive option which may work just as well for amateurs like us.
I bought this modem for my cable internet service. It's very easy to setup, connect to a router, and broadcast the service wirelessly if you choose to. I've had no downtime with this router and would recommend it to anyone who needs a modem for new cable service.
I had to go through a &quot;Mac&quot; retail catalogue to find a USB adapter to connect the PALM Vx to my iBOOK. It would have been nice if 3Com offered one through AMAZON. Hope when I get delivery tomorrow it all works.
OK THE CONTROLLER IS QUARKY!! THE MANUAL TO SET UP SPEAKERS IS POORLY WRITTEN AND YOU'LL NEED TO CONTACT TECH SERVICES FOR SURE. ALSO THE GUYS IN TECH SERVICES ARE AWESOME AND TOOK AS MUCH TIME AS NEEDED TO EXPLAIN THE SOLUTION. ALSO YOU COULD UNDERSTAND THEM PERFECTLY AS I WASN'T CONNECTED TO LEBANON FOR TECH SUPPORT. THEY ARE IN CALIFORNIA. THIS SYSTEM IS MORE COMPLICATED THAT JUST NORMAL SPEAKERS BUT YOUR GETTING MUCH MORE TOO. MAKES IT ALL WORTH WHILE!
I'm hooked!Yes, I LOVE THIS BACKPACK!!!Recently bought the Tamrac Expedition 5 and returned it after a day of walking through some trails. A bit too heavy and big.This one is perfect!Not too small and not too big. Very easy to carry around on long hikes.I have a Canon G7, Canon 220EX Flash, Canon Micro Ring Light, Tele and wide lens, 12 filters, two macro lens, waterproof camera case, 2 back up batteries, 8 AA back-up batteries for flash units and a lens cleaning kit stuffed in this backpack perfectly.Construction is rock solid and I feel very confident that all my equipment are safe and sound at all times.Highly recommend this photo backpack!
I purchased this toner cartridge for my office's secondary fax machine. It does still undergo relatively heavy use, printing probably 100 - 200 sheets per day, and sometimes more. The cartridge was compatible with my machine and fit properly, however, right after we installed the cartridge, we started getting a blank "stripe" down the same spot on every page. We've tried shaking the cartridge a bit to redistribute the toner, but it didn't help. I can't say with 100% certainty that it is the cartridge, but I'm pretty sure of it.
This tv/monitor is excellent, especially considering the relatively low price. It looks great too. The PC resolution/picture is nice! The TV piture is great! I have not yet seen the HDTV but will very soon.The controls could be a little better. I would have liked the controls on the side of the monitor to have direct access to the 4 input sources like the remote has. The way it is now, you have to flip through each source to get to the right one if you use the controls on the monitor -- and that takes time because the sources don't seem to switch very fast. I also wish the remote had a one-touch key to move the placement of the PIP window. That has to be done using the menu (a few levels down). I like having the PIP window on the TV source while I am working on my PC, but I constantly run into the need to change the window location on the fly and it's not very simple to do.
I purchased the DVD player after much consideration and review. It was recomended in an electronics magazine as a best buy under $100.00. I have used it for DVDs, CDs, and CDRWs. It comes with a wide variety of features, all user friendly; and, I have yet to come across any problems.
It is too early to say anything about the plan I haven't claimed any or spoken to customer service and hoping that the customer service is good.
This is a solid, very reasonably-priced KVM. I've used mine for a year now and have had no trouble with it---EXCEPT for one particular quirk, which I suspect is common to KVMs:When you switch from one computer to the other, you must be sure NOT to move your mouse, or press any keyboard keys, until the KVM's light stops flashing, indicating a successful connection.If you forget and move your mouse or press a key BEFORE the light stops flashing, your mouse and/or keyboard may stop responding.If you inadvertently do this---or if the switch doesn't make the new connection for some other reason---you can usually fix it by removing the switch's USB connectors from both computers, waiting for 10 or 15 seconds, then reconnecting them.(I suspect that most of the bad reviews here are from people who didn't realize these things.)
Bought this for a customer and loved it so much, I picked one up for myself as well.Holds 200 pages, printing looks great and works well.Easily connected to PC. I don't use the phone functions and strictly use this as a fax/printer so don't know much about how well other options works.
I have recently purchased and used the &quot;Panasonic PV-9450 4-Head Hi-Fi&quot; VCR. I read the VCR's manual to see a list of features, available for this device. After reading the manual and seeing the features, I was impressed. The feature I favor the most is the timed recording (the ability to set a time range and date for programs to be automatically recorded) feature. I'm impressed with this feature for the reason that I miss some episodes of my favorite TV shows and movies that come on while I'm at work, so I can really use this to record and playback anything on TV that I miss. Another aspect of the VCR I like is the low price when purchased at Amazon.com (although, that can change anytime). It is very inexpensive for a VCR. In fact, it's the least expensive VCR I have ever seen advertised. The manual is pretty easy to read and understand, so anybody can learn how to use this VCR in no time.
I am not sure what else can be said, the drive died after 2 years of moderate use. I used it as a back-up solution for my photography and video files. It was not in heavy use at all. Bummer. I think I'll stick to Western Digital drives.
If you buy this service plan, print out the contract (found at the top of this page) and keep your receipt. I did not purchase the plan, but looked over the contract intensely since I nearly got it.Some notes on the contract:1. It is only good in the United States (including Washington, DC, but MINUS MAINE), but it does not include Guam, Virgin Islands, etc. So if you are in another country or outside the 50 states + D.C., this contract will be nothing but a waste of money.2. This contract is transferable and the directions to do so are simple.3. They will only fix/replace/etc IF the manufacturing warranty no longer covers the item. That is, if the manu. warranty is still good, you have to use it.4. If the item needs to be shipped, shipping/handling will only be covered if the manufacturer would cover those costs in their warranty period. If the item is being replaced, "You will be responsible for the delivery or cost of delivery of the covered Product to Our authorized service center. Reimbursement will be issued in the form of a check payable to You." I'm uncertain if that means you cover those costs or they reimburse you.5. No lemon policy of 3 service repairs for the SAME defect, and a upon the time of a 4th repair, as determined by them, they will "replace it with a product of comparable performance. Repairs performed while the Product is under manufacturer's warranty DO NOT APPLY." (Doesn't sound like a great no lemon policy... your product would have to breakdown in the same way 4 times in the number of years they cover you -- many electronics are typically already covered by the manufacturer for 1 year.)6. There are numerous conditions that they will not repair for, but they all sound typical of such plans (such as, they don't cover accidents and they don't cover "the elements or acts of God" ... sorry, I had to note that second one since it stuck out to me from the other things). But, in all seriousness, read the list before you purchase.So, now that I have summarized much of the contract, if you want to get the service warranty, PLEASE READ THE CONTRACT SINCE I DIDN'T COVER EVERYTHING!!! (Don't hold me liable since I don't have much money anyways.) Also, I think this is typical in warranty contracts, but you will occassionally see the phrase "at our discretion" in the contract.Assuming they aren't jerks with their discretion and aren't too tough to deal with, I would give the warranty 4 stars (minus 1 star for the crappy lemon policy). I didn't get the coverage because the product I was going to get it for had just made into the next price category (so it was pricy for my product, being at the lower price end of the scale).
For a non-technical person who's used to disposable cameras and point and shot options the Canon PowerShot was easy to master and understand how to use. I purchased it as a holiday gift for myself to use over the holidays and was able to capture pictures, which were sharp images and clear. If there were errors they were with the operator and her learning curve and easily deleted and retaken. That's the beauty of real-time photos!I'd recommend this camera to novices. The information is easy to understand and master.
First let me clarify my high rating by equating it to the price + purpose = value equation. Price was considerably less than the bose center channel and the performance exceeded the bose. The purpose that I was looking for was a low profile center channel to sit on the stone mantel of the fireplace in my basement below a Panasonic 50" Plasma TCP50G15. If you are looking for a good mid-level center channel speaker that is low-profile I would rank this unit in the top of its class for value for low-profile center channel speakers costing $250 and less. The only think that I would change about his speaker is the grill cloth. The grill cloth is silver and would prefer the standard "black".
I bought the headphones for jogging, since all of the previous headphones that I had start felling from my ears...The headphones will not fell, but they are a little bit uncomfortable for long runs (more than 1 hour) since they press your ears a little bit..
I'm a professional reviewer of fiction books - and I've gotten pretty good at that. My desire now is to try to get into beta teting and technical writing. It's not going to happen tomorrow, but if indeed it is ever to happen, I need to use multi PDA platforms - so I asked one of my writing groups to recommend a PPC. I wanted three things: A thumb keyboard, WiFi and Bluetooth and a bright, bigger screen. So, this PDA was recommended, and it is now in my hands.Though I still love and use my Palm PDAs - Tapwave Zodiac 2 and Palm Tungsten C - I find the SPEED of the WiFi radio amazing - no setting it up to find my network - it happened automatically. One of my favorite things to to read news or ebooks late at night without disturbing my husband. Granted I can read and review ebooks with my Palm PDAs, but the WiFi on the Tungsten C prevented me from surfing the web unless I was in the same room with the wireless. With the iPAQ, I can surf the web, and collect email anywhere in my entire eight-room apartment. I've even gone out to the front porch and still have access!I got used to the thumb keyboard with the Tungsten C. I like the backlight that comes with the iPAQ, but admittedly, it'll take some time getting used to the keys being a bit different (location wise, from the Palm), but I'm a quick learner.For someone who hasn't crossed PDA platforms before, I'm truly glad I did.I highly recommend this device, especially since the price range on Ebay is quite reasonable.Robin T.
this is an perfect product for people who want there mp3 to be safe and those who travel alot. I have the adiovox1000 and after purchasing it, I took a trip and felt i needed something to keep my batteries, earphones,memory card, and mp3 player in the same place, well this does it.Its a good item plus a very cheap price!
Setup was very easy with Sony now providing a DDNS service. Worked with my D-link router on the first try via UPnP. Makes it easy to watch tv along with control it via my laptop or my PocketPC Phone with the "NetFront LocationFree Player" now available. Since I travel for a living, this has made it much easier to stand the hotel rooms and the lack of what I want to watch and provides more quality time at home since I am not catching up with the Directv DVR (seperate one from the main one in the house to not interrupt my partners watching) but have more time to do the other things I love. It works great around the house as well. I am able to take the cooking shows to the kitchen, yard working shows to the yard, etc with my existing wireless access points I already had.The most disappointing feature is that the player only works on one computer and that a separate player must be purchased for my pocketpc but these does not reduce the terrific picture and ease of use the LocationFree provides.
This summer while taking wide angle photos with this converter, I set my camera with fish-eye and small tripod on an unstable rock. As I set the timer, I watched in horror as my camera and converter fell off the rock and another 50 feet down a rocky slope. I thought all was lost, and my vacation ruined. To my amazement, the Nikon fish-eye converter and camera still worked! The glass was pretty scratched up, but I was still able to take photos with it. Because it's digital I was able to touch up the scratch marks on the photos when I got home. I've since bought a new Nikon Fish-Eye replacement, but I continue to be amazed at its durability.
I purchased this for my Canon GL2. I already had the 3 watt, camcorder powered Canon light .. and that works fine .. but wanted something more powerful (this is 10 watts) Since it uses the same batteries as my GL2 this is just what I needed.I have the original version (not the model II) and when you first power up the light there is a circuit that lowers the voltage to the bulb for a second allowing the bulb to better adjust to the "inrush" current before automatically going to full brightenss. Most bulbs burn out when first turned on, and this feature will delay the inevitable burn out somewhat.NOTE: contrary to what another reviewer thinks .. this does NOT come with a battery.
this was a perfect case for my sony cybershot DSC-H1.fits great. covers everything well if you are taking it to the beach.very happy with this purchase
was a great product just the wrong size was way to large for my needs
Hardly does what its supposed to.Does not really cut it.Money wasted would not and I mean not buy it again
I've been purchasing the Taiyo Yuden CDs for 9 years and have never had a problem! Now they have a JVC label but nothing has changed. When purchased in bulk, this is bang for the buck. I always try to purchase 600 at a time. They are of the highest quality and a studio owner can be proud to give a final burned product to a client knowing they are doing the best they can do for their client!
This harness is much better, its puts all the weight of my sax on my shoulders, the other harness (Super harness) hurts my neck. I give this product my highest rating.
The first notebook I received woul just shut down randomly. I returned and Amazon sent me another one. The second wouldn't even start up. They were both awful. I sent that one back also and opted for my money back.
I wasn't looking for this item to solve any problems and, in fact, didn't note any improvements in either audio or video presentations. Nonetheless, I'm glad to have its protective capabilities at minimal cost.
Very good power supply replacement for your CPU. I would reccommend this product to all that needs to replace there power power supply.
I used to have a Magellan Sportrak. It burned through batteries like a kid's toy while providing occasional false readings and claiming not get enough signal some 25% of the time (despite clear skies and no obstructions.) Finally I had enough and bought this one. Very happy I did!The product description above is pretty accurate in terms of features, and I can personally testify to the water proof factor (dropped it in a stream, worked like a charm when I fished it out.) What especially makes it superior to the Magellan, which cost roughly the same, is the display. In fairness, I bought the Magellan over a year ago so it's probably a bit different now, but a side-by-side comparison is striking.If you're serious about the outdoors, make sure to get the software package. It's a little cumbersome to work with the card in transferring data, but hey, it beats the Magellan by a mile. Bottom line: this is a damn fine unit for the price.
These speakers are worth double every penny paid for em'!!I love the sound, Its crisp, clear and balanced - without the constant rotating the frequency wheel! - the only slight problem I have is with hard rock // metal music - the SCREECH!!!!! - but thats because these speakers are power packed and I turned the volume too high ;-)Oh and the LOOK! .. the LOOK! ... The LOOK!!!!!!Every guest I have had, ask.. Hey what is that, A Camera? A Security system? ..etc...etc.. and how great and eloquent it looks on top of the Dell UltraSharp :PAliens have abducted me.Now only the Creature III can save me.
I have had 2 other transmitters and this is the only one that has worked consistently.
nice product. its got good sound qualtiy. i heard it at my friend's house. was playing pretty good. nice features. 60 watts and 3-cd changer at [a few]bucks is a pretty good deal.i hope that it will be soon in [amazon.com's] shopping list.
These are super cheap headphones (&lt;$6 as of now), and you kinda get what you pay for..Pros:CheapDecent soundDecent length cordCons:not the best fit- they tend to fall out easily and become increasingly uncomfortable the longer they're on.almost no isolation- but what did u expect from a pair of $6 buds?If you have $6 to spare then I suggest you buy these. They're decent enough. Don't pay more than $10 though.Tip: I switched the buds (left on right ear & vice versa) and they felt more comfortable. Give it a try.
We bought two of these cameras for our kids, and are very impressed with them. Our kids are still young, so we wanted something that was high quality and easy to use. This camera also takes video clips, with amazing clarity and sound quality. Pictures are very sharp as well. The view screen is nice and large. Obviously this camera is not the top of the line, but for the price, it is an excellent value- very impressive! We are pleased with the product overall!
I bought my dvd burner about a year ago. Until now, it had performed beatifully. I only occasionally used it as a dvd burner, and cd burner. Now it won't even read a cd. I expect a longer life from my drives, and will be switching to a different brand.
Do not waste your money on this garbage. The recordings are completely inaudible. This thing is fresh off the rack from the 99 cent store.
I was looking for 2 players for my two son's rooms. I began the search looking for a CD/MP3 player. Disappointed in my Memorex, I looked at Sony and several others. But I found that they all lacked for something. I then went back to the tradional CD boomboxes and researched and bought two of these models. This unit has excellent sound for such a small player. It is very light and will be in rooms with small boys, so that is a plus. I was most impressed with the price. I got mine for ~$.... The sound is excellent. It has a preset EQ with Pop, Rock, Jazz, and no boost settings. The Jazz setting is the best IMHO and gives the music a little kick. The unit has a remote, a back light, timer, and will repeat all or a single track on a CD. Quite a plus for the little ones who like to hear things over and over again. So far, no problems.
I was at Staples looking at the new Canon printers to replace my old BJC-620, when the M750 caught my eye. I asked for a demo and bought the machine. Tried to set it up using USB connection: No-go. But the problem was in my HP8490 computer. Parallel setup was extremely easy. I have had a couple of false error signals, but nothing I can't live with. Fewer than with any of the Canon or HP printers I've had. The BW print is crisp and clear, was used to print registries for a worldwide military association. In fact, my boss and I were so impressed with this printer that we purchased one to use to print invoices at our office. The black and white quality of this printer is better than the $500.00 HP1220 Professional Ink Jet printer we own. I haven't compared the color quality yet. We are planning to purchase at least two more for the office. I would recommend this to anyone or any business that prints 100-250 pages per day.
This is a great little translator -- I was having trouble with the SD card in my Mac Book Pro (one of the cards) and so I sent for this. Presto! It's fine! No wiggling or all that stuff that Mac Pro users have been having an issue with.Small and convenient, too.
I've had my sennheiser (model 130) wireless headset for about a year and have been extrememly happy with it's performance (even bought my wife one for her TV) - they work fine, with the 3 audio channels - no overlap or bleed over.This purchase was for a replacement headset as my original headset was broken when it got caught between a rock and a hard place (it was dropped and them something real heavy fell on it). The replacement was shipped very fast and works fine.
I work with different gauges of wire, Mon thru Fri and have been for 14 yrs professionally and I can tell you as soon as I received the wire just from the weight of it I knew the gauge of the wire was not 16. I was always taught you get what you pay for so I settled for less and used it, but next time I will go to radio shack or any other retailer and buy exactly what I need no matter what it will cost me.
I just got this Camera for Christmas, and while I've only had the time to use it for a few hours, I love it!I had been using a OLD Canon AE-1 Program Film SLR and I was looking for a Digital Upgrade. I spent about a year researching this camera the Nikon D40 (and D40x) but I eventually decided to go with this camera because I like how it fit in my hand a little better (it was that close of a call).This camera had a bit of a learning curve to figure out all of the buttons and their functions and shooting with a Digital Camera vs. a film camera is a little different (this lens doesn't have as large of an apperature range as my film camera, but too compensate for that all I can easily change the ISO setting.The Lens that came bundled with the camera is a decent one although I'm going to need to go out and buy a zoom lens soon.Just a quick summary:Pros:-Excellent picture quality-A very large and nice looking LCD screen-Has a full Auto setting as well as a program mode (set any fuction(s) (ISO, Shutter speed etc) and it will set everything else, and all the other modes shutter priority, aperture priorty, full manual, and Depth of Field Priority (haven't used this much)-The LCD screen shuts off automatically when you put your eye up to the viewfinder (and turns it on when you remove you eye) which doesn't seem exciting until you use a camera w/o this feature, as the glare from the screen can be very distractingCons:-Only comes with one rechargable battery and it can't use disposable batteries-The Settings screen is not as intuitive as I would like, but once I learn the abbrevations for everything it shouldn't be a problem (just plan on keeping the instruction manual handy for a few days)- My family doesn't like that you can't take a picture using the LCD screen on the back, which I think is a pro (since thats why I got an SLR) but if you're sharing the camera it could be an issue (The E-volt 420 (I think its by Olympus) is an SLR that will let you do this, but I don't think it fits very well in my hand.)Overall I think this is a great camera (esp for a budding amatuer) and I don't regret my purchase at all.
Unfortunately, I jumped on the APEX bandwagon with both arms and legs. I bought THREE players. One for the master bedroom, living room and the kid's room. In doing so, I wanted to save a buck. Unfortunately, I should have spent the couple extra dollars it would have taken to get into any other brand.Of the three players, (2 AD500's and this AD-1200), ALL of them had one problem or another right out of the box. Both AD500 series had to go to the shop to be re-aligned. The AD-1200 was the worst. When I received it, the digital display was not functioning properly. I thought, big deal. I bought it to play DVDs, not for the pretty leds. Then, the problems started. ALL movies began to skip, drag and hang up. One time, the door (with three of my DVDs still inside) would not open. Would you send back your DVD player for service with three of your DVDs inside? Me neither. One DVD out of three with damage, I can understand. Two, MAYBE if I am that unlucky. But, THREE IN A ROW? Come on. There must be NO Quality Assurance at this plant. And if there is, someone needs to be beating the pavement looking for a new job.I gave it two stars instead of one star because all units did boot. :)Steer WAY clear of Apex brand electronics folks. Spend the dollar and get a little better unit. I'm replacing all these DVD players with different brands myself. If you're interested in used DVD players at a good price, talk to me.
The hardware is fine. I got this thing for $90 when Zune Brown was going for a song. And now I almost think I should send it back. $90 for a 30GB hard drive is a great deal... or so I thought. But you really can't use it like a hard drive, and it's all down hill from there. You have to use--you can ONLY use--the software that comes with it, which isn't merely bad. It's evil. I write software for a living. I thought, "How bad can it be?" Well, at least as far as I know, it hasn't messed up anything other than itself. And that's about the best thing I can say for it.Everything was going fine til yesterday, when, and you're not going to believe I was STUPID enough to do this... I plugged the Zune into my computer to charge it. Then, last night, I went to listen to some music, and IT WAS ALL GONE! Every single track came up as "Item is missing or cannot be played." Every single track.So, I searched the web. Microsoft's knowledge base basically said, "Start over" and went on to list all the different levels of "starting over," the first and least severe of which is removing all the music from the Zune and re-synching. So, I did that. And I thought all was well. NOT!I went to put a few new CD's I'd ripped on the Zune. I synched them up, went to play them, and again, EVERY SINGLE TRACK WAS GONE!!!So... I started over again, except now I noticed that all those old copies out there were still taking up space on the Zune, and now it was nearly full, even though I've only got about 10MB of content.So, now I've erased ALL the content from the Zune--the music, the pictures, the video, and I'm re-synching again. We'll see...If I had it to do over again, I'd pay the extra money and get the iPod.
It's a Sandisk, need I say more? A well made great little piece of technology that will keep you shooting clear sharp photos. No matter the individual card's storage capacity you simply cannot go wrong with Sandisk SD HC memory cards.
This is a wonderful camera that takes very crisp and clear pictures! I am very pleased with my purchase!
My Compaq Ipaq has always worked for me. Mine was actually from my grandfather, he won it. It's got very little memory, 16 MB, but it has a slot for an SD card. Overall, I like the system. All the parts are working fine now after a few years. The battery life is somewhere around five hours. I like the size, but the problem is you can't carry it around with much memory unless you use the expanison (memory card) pack, which makes it bulky and heavy. However, it has good graphics (it supports lots of free or shareware games), can be used as an mp3 player, typewriter/laptop, and is good for just a calendar or memo organizer. I think it's a good buy.
A must have item for any body which use these movable arms. It's very practical and it couldn't have been made any better. I love it and I would recommend it to any body that have mounting arms for monitors.
I had a Graphire 2 which I was perfectly happy with until I somehow lost the pen! I forced myself to buy a new one at this great price (only $10 more than the replacement pen) It is really nice and I am really using the full capabilities of the programable buttons. I have programmed cat and paste which is really helping me do some translation work. Also the scroll wheel on the mouse is nice. The new tablet also now has buttons and a scroll wheel -designed for surfing the net!
I use this product every day. I use it with a graphics software program and it works great. I replace the battery every 3-4 months. This is my second mouse of this model, the first one lasted about a 1 1/2 years of continuous use.
Like another reviewer, I also have the SLA1. They both are impressive and a great addition to the Home Theater.With the system muted after an hour of use, the only noise I hear are the fans from 1 foot away. There is no additionalhiss, pops, hum or other noise.Sweet unit. If you're reading the review, you are likely considering this for your system. You will NOT be disappointed.
The first XBox live card was stolen by the warehouse staff, the second one arrived as a replacement. Amazon said they'd give me a refund. The rep lied. I'm out the money.
I was very surprised that it work so great on my Nikon D700 for the price I paid. Auto focus is accurate and fast. You can't go wrong with this one, its a winner.
The speck covers are pretty darned good. The only thing that I see that should be improved on them, is the fit (it's a little loose on the back right - as I'm sure you've read.... and the front bottom, near the wrist-rest, it chafes my wrists a bit... I will probably fix that, by just filing the plastic down just a little bit.overall a great product.
These compatible cartridges worked just fine in the past for me. In fact, I've tried to order them twice in the past few weeks from eforcity. In both cases, the orders were not completed. They sat on the second order for over a week with no explanation as to why. They used to be responsive, but it seems that has changed. They did claim my charge would be returned, but I've not yet confirmed this.
This cd drive is compatible with the Armada M700, E500 and Evo N600c, N800c, N800v. It fits in the MultiBay of the notebook and records at 16X, rewrites at 8X and reads at 24X.Armada M300,Evo N200, Evo N400c* are also compatibles but they require the compaq mobile expansion Unit
I would give no (0/zero) stars if I could.I originally bought the Pyramid PS9KX 5A/7A Power Supply with Cigarette Lighter Plug for an auto tire pump I bought on Amazon (12 VOLT ELECTRIC AIR PUMP w/GAUGE for Tires Bikes Cars Air Matresses by RAD Sportz (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WEMMUK/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01)). This one didn't provide enough power. But, I'd thrown away the box (FIRST LESSON: Don't throw packaging away until you are ABSOLUTELY SURE) - and the return window is 30 days or it becomes garbage so I had to eat the cost and toss the item. Stupidly, I bought another Pyramid product - the Pyramid PS15KX 10A 13.8-Volt Power Supply with Cigarette Lighter Adapter. This one wouldn't power the inflator at all.I've since tossed the pump and the first Pyramid power supply. I'm TRYING to return this item. In the end, after WASTING over $120 for this solution, I ended up going with the Slime 40025 ($52). We'll see how this goes.
IS A GREAT COPY OF THE ONE I HAD FROM GARMIN. PRODUCT WAS ALITTLE TOO NEW. MEANING THAT IT WAS SOMEWHAT STIFF AROUND THE SWIVEL BALL. JUST NEEDS TO BE BROKEN IN. I WILL CONTINUE TO BUY AMAZON!
No exaggeration -- this worked for a couple hours then...dead. And when it worked, it wasn't great because I live in an area where there isn't much FM bandwidth that isn't taken up by a radio station, so there was a constant buzz from interference.Too bad -- I really would've liked this to work well.
I move residence almost every 2 years and hence hate having to carry a thousand items with me. This frame helps hold hundreds of pictures which serves my purpose well.I received my Philips frame today and so far so good. Bought it on Amazon for $170. You might find it cheaper on Ebay but I avoid buying electronic display items there.The resolution is great and it has a number of configurable parameters (read product details above). The screen is bright and the frame sturdy. Controls are actually pretty easy (just play with them a little). It automatically resizes images and fits them to the size of display. They images I loaded were sizes from 300 KB to 5 MB and it worked beautifully.It's definately a luxury item, a photo frame for $170 ..wow..but if you can afford it...I say go for it..
This dvd player is very good. It plays all kinds of dvds and cds. I havent had any problems with it at all.
I bought one of these, and the batteries _never_ did charge. The meter on the front of the charger unit shows full, but if I remove the batteries out and put them in the next second, they start charging freshly (note: The mode of the charger is on "charge", not "recycle". I actually had the patience to get it (charger + batteries) replaced by Sony, and the replacement has the same problem.This is extremely odd since I wouldn't expect 2 fresh pieces to have the same problem.
The camera is decent for the price. What I really don't like is the battery juice just gets sucked out. I constantly have to recharge my batteries and it's really a pain. Plus, the battery holder broke. Now I have to hold it together with tape.
Nice feature set on paper, but terribly unstable.Dropped calls, regular auto-resets, Bluetooth headset spontaneous disconnects, unable to send sms unless reset, etcMaybe you can use as a PDA, but definitvely not as a business phone.
i would like to have software for my mustek 1200cu scanner i really need help, i can scan but nothing else, i was told that i needed software, please HELP.
I was able to get this directly from Amazon for $20. I give it 5 stars because I think it is a great hair dryer overall for my purposes, and excellent also for the price.I don't use this for travel but really like the retractable cord. Actually I don't bother retracting it, but like the fact that I can keep just a relatively short but usable length of cord out all the time, which doesn't clutter up the counter. With every other hair dryer I have ever had the cord was way too long and got in the way. This hair dryer wouldn't be my first choice for travel, by the way, because it is a bit big and heavy as compared to other travel hair dryers.At the maximum speed the airflow is probably less than most other dryers, but is sufficient for me. Another potential negative for some people might be the larger than normal handle circumference, but you get used to it, and for me this size is actually perfect.Another surprise regarding this hair dryer is that my hair is more shiny now, it must be the "ceramic" or "ionic" thing. Being "ceramic" it is supposed to have more even heat, which is less likely to damage your hair. Whatever is causing this effect, I like it, and was noticeable right away.Lastly I am guessing this will last a while, given the 5 year warranty. I previously was using another $20 hair dryer purchased at a local store, and they lasted an average of 6 months before breaking. This one seems like it will last, and I won't have any issues with the cord retraction mechanism possibly wearing out since I never change the cord length.
First, this product is a fabulous concept. It containseverything you need to set up a wireless network inone small box. Unfortunately, I encounteredseveral difficulties in actually getting it to work.In particular, it worked fine for a computer runningWindows 98, but not for a computer running Linux.Furthermore, I found the technical support to be rude andineffective.I finally ended up getting everything to work by installingthe latest firmware upgrade. Hopefully things willcontinue to work smoothly.
I dont like monster cable,forgive me in saying if you just have avcr, or dvd connecting to your tv and go with monsters highestgrade cable thats ok.another thing with monster cables i dont like is, you push your monster cable on the back of your dvd player,and it is locked on you some times just about have to usechannel lock plyers to get them off.now monster might say that this is a locking cable nothing do it. but any ways if you havebought monster and dont like the locking on the cable,you can take a 30 carbine shell that has been fired (meaning no bullet)and spread the interconnects on both sides then you can get themcables off with out messing up your dvd.now someone was talkingabout (TRIBUTARIES CABLE) you can buy tributaries cheaper thanmonster,you buy stright from factory and it can be costly.find dealer that buys cable from tributaries and makes the cableany size you want.look on the auction sites.i also like (D H LABS) and you can buy the cable off them, and build yourself.
I have had this flashdrive for a couple of years now & it has worked flawlessly! It has even survived going thru the wash & all my data was still intact!! Love the fact that it's retractable, so there's no cap to lose.
Just 3 weeks after a warranty exchange for my original MP830, (jamed paper resulting in error code) this one through up error code 6500, which IMO is the kiss of death. Tech support was useless. Repair shop wants 65.00 just to look at it. No more Canon for me.
I've read a lot of reviews before purchasing.I was hesitated till the last min. However, I decided to go with this one becasue of the resonable price, compact size and features so I disregarded all the bad things I found from reviews.I printed my first picand Now I am super satisfied with the quality of pic.
I've started running long distance pretty seriously in the last few months and these headphones work great when listening to music. I've gone through about 6 different headphones in as many months and these are the lightest I've ever had and don't slip at all due to sweat or movment.
its pretty, long and work great, no issues. A cable is just a cable, but the fact that this one is purple is pretty awesome.
I ordered this gadget after I misplaced the charger for my Nikon Coolpix 885. Despite the vendor's claims, this charger DOES NOT fit Nikon EN-EL1 OEM batteries. I e-mailed the nice fellow at the vendor's help desk to complain. He responded by sending me a replacement part that also did not fit the Nikon battery. So, basically, this charger is totally useless and I'm in the process of trying to get a refund.And, by the way, the charger illustrated in this advertisement is not what I was sent.Bottom line, give it a pass. It doesn't work as advertised.
Works as advertised - I may need more of these for the house.Used this one in a mobile application to control a sub amp.Very smooth operation - easy hookup.
Only a few things:Excellent deliveryGood PriceVery nice and good product.
1. I ordered this very close to Christmas. The data said there would be a three to five business day delay. The binoculars were mailed out the next day. I recieved notice of the mailing and they arrived in time for Christmas. I am very impressed.2. They were shipped carefully and arrived in good shape.
Have tried several brands over the years, but B&W filters are the best. Not cheap, but well made, high quality and no degradation of the images.
I've been looking for a good pair of earphones for a while and, after trying a few ones that weren't great, happily stumbled upon Monster earphones.The sound quality is excellent, the price is reasonable, and the documentation and product packaging are among the best I've come across regardless of the product. The documentation even includes information on the proper way to insert the earphones: lift the ear up and back to straighten out the ear canal. Who knew? Now that's attention to detail.
I have used more than one of these pen tablets. This one works better than any of the others is have used. Using it with Windows 7 Pro works well. Win7 has built in software that makes it better than any mouse. The accompanying software that came with the pen tablet is usefull too. The price of this one was well below some of the more well known usits. Found this one on Amazon like many things I have before at a better deal than most of the other suppliers.
This is a true multi function machine. Easy to use directly from the LCD menu or the computer. The feature I like the most is the dual paper ports. I keep letter paper in the top loader & photo paper in the front tray.It has an auto feed slot for coppying or a fast scan but if you want higher rez just place the document/photo directly on the glass bed.It's very quiet when printing & the color pictures are spectacular. The ink seems to be lasting a long time, even after printing 15, 5x7 photos it's still shows full.Fax works great too.Just plug it in, load the driver & go.
first of all, let me say that analog-digital passthrough does work on this camera. i have seen many reviews discussing whether or not this model includes this feature. mine certainly does. for some reason, it seems to work better if there is no tape in the camera. however, the video capture is top-notch. (i was just using a mac and imovie, but it should work with most other software as well.)This is a great camera so far. I ordered a sony dcr-hc40 and was not happy. see my review for that one online at amazon. at any rate, a big plus is that this one actually works. the picture quality is great. i actually prefer the shape of this one to the sony, despite the fact that it is a bit larger. it tends to be easier to hold than the smaller sony.the only thing i don't like about this one is that it doesn't have night-shot. from what i can tell, only the sonys do. for most people this wouldn't matter that much, but since i am a scientist, i require the night vision for some of my work.
The Toshiba HD-A1 is a very thoroughly reviewed product. You won't get any suprises. This is an excellent first generation player (after firmware upgrades) but will surely be uninteresting when compared to future generations.I agree with all the positive and negative reviews. The main positive is that the images look great and it works well. I'm not so bothered by the negatives of slowness, uninteresting remote, audible fan noise, or non-1080p limit. However, I will welcome the future HD-DVD generations into my home. Expect smaller, lighter, quicker, smarter, cheaper and 1080p units early next year.Mine came with a 6 foot HDMI male-male cable.
a little disappointed with this camera. It is an ok camera, but for this price it was a let down.it takes a while to get used to all the features. You change one little thing and it drastically changes the shot, and you cant figure how to get back. when you place it back in same position, you meter still isnt right. white balance.... cant figure out how to customize it. ahh wellI really got it for the night shot featured on other sony cameras, but silly me, i mustta overlooked the fact, that they discontinued that on this model, HUGE let down. .looking to trade it up already for a f828 or a Nikon.
This flash drive is great in terms of ease of use and durability. I've seen several flash drives out there that look like flimsy sticks, but corsair's design is freakin' sweet (meaning you shouldn't be able to accidentally break or crush it). It comes with a 10 year warranty, which shows they care about the quality of their product. The flash drive is supposedly water resistant, but I don't want to loose my data in order to verify that theory.If you live on a university like me, you find the drive works well with any machine you can throw at it. Windows XP has no problem recognizing the device, but I've yet to try it on OSX. As far as software goes, it gets the job done if you do basic things like me. The software has the ability to partition the flash drive into two disks so you can have one partition encrypted and the other not encrypted. That way if you use a machine with out the corsair software no one can access your data and even if they try then it is password protected. The software is pretty limited to those modes of functionality and I can see users complaining about having something that manages their files/photos/whatever for them. However, if you want something that works and isn't skittish then check out this gem.
I got this thing and I love it. I actually use this more then my cd folder. Whenever I get a new cd, I pop it in here and move one of the older ones i've stopped listening to to my cd folder. So then all I carry around with me is this cool folder. Easy access in the car or when i'm at a party, and it's easy to see if i'm missing a cd when I leave because a slot is empty. A definate would buy for anyone who's always on the go with only about 24 cd's they ever listen to on one outing.
This is a great product the only "problem" we have had is: attaching the wall mount to the wall and still having a centered television - it's impossible to center the television because of where our studs are in the wall. Our preferred method of "fixing" the problem was to have a longer wall plate constructed (special) - so that we have room to actually slide the television into the center.
Heavy weight, well-built with no anoying beeps from changes in voltage input, as early models beeped and saves electricity. Yes, saves electricity by allowing you to set the output voltage selection to 110volts. 1)Since step-down transformers and switching power supplies do not have to work as hard wasting excess electricity as heat, they last longer and lower electric usage. I have read several opinions on the internet that suggest 1.5 years of ownership is need to recoup the cost of each unit and I agree. I have owned an older unit for 13 years. And recently bought two more. 2)The 110volt setting also allows normal use of whatever is plugged into it when a "mild" brown-out occurs.
I have bought around ten of these boards in the past few years. I use them to record music on and find them to be very stable. I think that this was one of the last boards to reach the 3.8 Intel Chip barrier, because of heat issues. I use 3.8 as well as 3.2 Intel chips in my boards and find them to be very stable with this board. I have no problems with the board, just beware to keep the Prescott chip cool if you want it to perform properly. Overall, this is a great board for someone building an older stable workstation.
Great item! My only concern is the battery life could be better but it works and does a great job. A bit pricey.
I bought this for a family member recently. Never heard of Audiovox, and I was also worried that it would be a headache to set up, especially with all the hype about HDTV and the various connections and adapters needed.But this was TV was a delight to receive because:1) It is light and therefore easy to pick up, set up and adjust2) It can be wall mounted, and its lightness won't tax your drywall3) The remote is small and quite easy to use4) The quick reference sheet + full manual are very easy to understand5) Plugging in (cable/coaxial and the power cord) was a breeze6) Picture was very sharp, even though the screen is on the small/medium side (but the person I bought it for needed something of this size)7) DVD player was simple to understand8) Many other features and connections are available, if you want to hook up a PC, VCR, camcorder, etc., or go whole hog with all the HDTV accessories. Connections are labelled clearly in the back.Only a couple of pet peeves (not dislikes, but little irritants): The power supply (what gets plugged into your wall outlet, which is a two-piece cord that has the actual power supply, or little black rectangular box, between the TV and the outlet) got very hot after about an hour. This is a common occurrence with a lot of electronic equipment, but this one seemed a little hotter than others I've had). Pet peeve #2: If you want to load a DVD, you first have to press "DVD" on the remote--even though there are buttons for play, pause, FF, Rewind and Open/Eject on the side of the TV. I initially thought that the DVD player or the TV was broken because the DVD would not open, but then I pressed "DVD" on the remote and it opened fine. The remote is pretty simple, but it still takes some getting used to, so read the manual, which, by the way, is quite slim.Also, the TV comes with a car cigarette lighter adapter (?). Maybe this was designed for limos, but I guess you would mount it in a big car if you had the room (but what a drain on our battery if you did!).
I have Windows Vista and it is a nightmare trying to put mp3s or pictures into the Zune. I am constantly looking at the home site for any further development or upgrades and thus far it is almost NON-EXISTENT.Having said that, this is a gadget with great potential as I like the design much more than the iPod. It would be better if it gave us the choice of adding music or pictures thru Windows Explorer style format too.
I don't know what the problem is, I have not experienced any of the problems others have stated. When I plugged the drive into my computer it set it self up and has worked fine, I've had it for almost a year now. I use it to transfer files (Indesign and PDF) from home to school, I have never had a problem.
I really like these headphones. Sound quality is excellent and the noise attenuation (not cancelling) is really good. With no music you can still hear sounds around you but turn on music at even a moderate volume and everything around is suddenly silent but the music. The only negative is the bulky nature of the headphones. I believe they achieve their noise attenuation by providing a hermetic type seal around your ears which requires a large ear piece and cushion. Still worth it for me as I work in a sometimes loud and distracting environment and these fit the bill perfectly for a very reasonable cost.
I walk and lift weights for exercise. I can quickly go from walking music to weight lifting music. I can listen while I workout, or being a couch potato. If your not looking to spend alot and want to just listen to your music in an easy up to date fashion go with this unit or any other no frills(video etc.) version. Great sound easy to use.
I received this lens today and right off the bat I knew it was a good buy. Doesn't come with a case but if you're buying macro lenses you most likely already have a carrying case for you body and lenses. It's a sturdy lens, quick focusing response, smooth manual action. I'm by no means a professional and my shooting is strictly hobby-based and if that is who you are, this is a great purchase to make.
The learning feature is excellent, although it is a little problematic; for my audio receiver, I can't hold down the volume for continuous incremental change--I have to tap the button, unlike the original. Also, a tiny video input button right next to a much larger power button? Really? On several occasions I've ended up turning off my television when I was trying to change the video input.Otherwise, it's a great remote.
The head phones are very good. Frankly, I have difficulty discerning any significant difference between the SR60 and the much more expensive SR325 Grado Headphones which sell for around $300. I own both.
After losing the tips repeatedly and untangling the cord each time I use these headphones, I was only pacified by the excellent sound. However they broke after 10 months of regular use last week. Way too much money and hassle. I wouldn't buy them again.
This is a great item and works wonderfully. It is a difficult item to find but Amazon came through again.
Nice, solid little ultra flexible RCA cable. Actually has a better feel to it than a more name brand one that I purchased. No, it's not shielded.. but if you're doing your install right then you shouldn't be running them next to power wires anyway.
Despite there being basically NO reviews on this camcorder anywhere on the internet, which was a concern, I bought the SCD55 based on its specs and price ...So far it's worked well and the color is great in the daylight. Indoors, it doesn't capture color quite as well but I guess that's to be expected. It's pretty small and portable, and although it doesn't have a lot of the frills and special effects that the more expensive camcorders have, it has 22x optical zoom which is nice. Most 'special effects' can be done with software afterwards anyhow.The only other complaints I would have, besides the indoor color balance, are the hum of the motor, which is slight but noticeable on the recorded audio, and the lack of A/V inputs. ...Couldn't find a better deal anywhere...
This thing really is awful. It's incredibly temperamental - it'll only play if the disk is absolutely pristine. The dvd's that I own seem to do well, but about 2 out of 3 disks I rent (or get through Netflix) refuse to play. The picture seizes up, or the sound keeps going while the screen turns black, or the whole thing just stops. Also, the remote control is ludicrous with its teeny tiny buttons, and all of them placed nonsensically - not at all user-friendly or intuitive.I know you get what you pay for, but the thing should at least work half the time, don't you think? Save your money, don't buy this machine.
I have several digital cameras because I like to travel and take pictures. I bought this camera mainly because it is small so I can carry it to wherever I want to. I got it from Amazon in March so it is only like 5 months old. After I bought it, however, I rarely used it because the picture quality is not so impressive. But I keep it anyways. However this afternoon when I tried to take a picture with the SD110, it won't turn on! It simply made some noise and displayed "E18" on the screen and powered off. What the? I can't believe this thing stops working after 4 months and maybe 200 pictures?! Avoid this camera!
Best purchase ever! I was deciding whether to get a dust blower or this first. I went with the pen since it got good reviews and now I still have not purchase the dust blower because it does such as good job cleaning off dust.
This unit came with a four-page, glossy documentation sheet. It described in great detail how to mount the feet under the unit, and how to take them off, but was quiet about when and how to turn the unit on and off. It also said nothing about its internal software. This is how not to sell an otherwise good piece of hardware to the general public.
The plugs and jacks do indeed provide the means of converting from just about any pin configuration tojust about any pin configuration. They perform as advertised.
You can't beat this one for a firewire port. $20 for a name brand (startech) port that comes with a cable to hook to your camcorder (or other device) and editing software. Install was simple as it should be with a PCI card and Windows XP. Software is not bad at all...especially when you consider what you would pay if purchased separately. The card has 2 external ports and an internal port...which is handy for some...some computer cases have a front firewire port and with the right connecting cable, this internal port can be used to set-up a front firewire connection.Bottom Line: It does what its supposed to, comes with a cable and software, most home computer certainly don't need more than 2 ports...perfect for the home user looking for great value
the linksys adapter is brand new and was a very good bargain, It works great.
We just received this TV from Amazon today. It is incredible!
takes to long sometime going to store is so much faster .. work on your coustmer service this sucks.. need five moer words to post
When it was working, the product was nice to use and fun to play with. Then, it broke. The arrow on the screen which is supposed to represent your position, stopped updating. I flew down to LA and was hoping to use it to navigate my way around town. Unfortunately, the unit didn't work there either. I contacted customer support when I got back home, and it's in the process of (hopefully) being repaired right now.
Cable was defective right out of the box. Did not work with my cell phone (with micro HDMI adapter), or my computer. Sporadically worked with my DVD player.
I love the product, very easy. Just plug in the connector and push the connect button under the mouse, and you're ready to go. No Installation necessary. I would recommend lap top user to have this. The price is a great deal.
I bought my Mac mini (1.42GHZ) just before Apple updated it, and aside from having to pay $75 for a 512Mb stick of RAM (third-party) I couldn't be happier with this computer.I've been reading some reviews saying that the Mac mini is fine for basic tasks but not quite adequate for more powerful apps. I disagree. Is it a PowerMac G5? heck no.It is however a powerful and capable computer tucked into a small package. The point I'm trying to make is that it will handle demands above and beyond "normal everyday use".Again I won't claim that the Mac mini is as fast as the more expensive G5 desktops, but unless you're into very heavy multimedia work, you should be just fine with this computer.PROS: not as fast as a PowerMac but still quite fast and snappy, small, whisper quiet, beautiful design, not as affordable as Apple would have you believe, but still very good price tag, OSX Tiger beats the crap out of Windows, good software package, that "Mac magic".CONS: laptop HD - adding an external HD would boost speed, though I myself haven't done that yet, firewire 800 would be nice or an additional USB, more difficult than other computers to upgrade, only came with 256 MB of RAM (new models have 512) the graphics card isn't quite on par with it's other Mac siblings, though still better than decent in my opinion.Overall, it's very simple - I love my mini.
Works great for a great price - if you know what you are doing. There are a few steps you need to go through first:1. Make sure you are using the correct amperage for the device. (If device uses less than the adapter's rating, that's ok)2. Set the proper voltage in the hidden compartment on the adapter.3. Find the right size tip for the device.4. *** Make sure you are using the proper tip polarity!! *** This is very important. If in doubt, check the specs on the device - it usually is marked on the device. If you are still unsure, don't use the adapter! You will have a 50/50% change to possibly ruin your device if you guess.
This is an awesome MP3 player! Bought mine off of a friend (who claims he never used it) at class, for $80, a year and a half ago. This thing never quits on me!Pros:- Plays MP3, MP4, AAC, WMA, and more.- 30 Gb capacity.- 3 inch screen (beats the classic iPods).- Plays Video and Audio.- Easy layout.- Wireless capability.- Very durable (in my experience).- Easy to modify/hack.- Low cost!Cons:- Low battery life and longevity (after a year and a half my battery only last for about 5-6 hours on a full charge).- The software can be a pain at first.- Large physical size.- Basically completely incompatible with mac'sIn my opinion, the pros heavily outweigh the cons. This was the best $80 I ever spent. As for the battery (which is the worst part about this MP3) you can replace it yourself for $15! Sure beats sending it in for $60... *cough* whats that apple?Anyways, this is a great alternative to an iPod, and as mentioned before, an all-around great MP3, especially for the money.
I was a little worried at first because I'm an old PC guy and the iMac was my first experience with Apple products. The Elgato Eyetv Hybrid was very easy to setup. I just followed the simple instructions, put in the CD and when it was done, all my channels from basic cable service was setup. Total time 8 minutes.If you have a 24 inch iMac, you must add this device. The image quality is good, remember it's not HDTV and the onscreen guide is easy to use to see what's on.The only downside I have experienced is that you need direct line of site for the remote control to work. If something is in the way, it's inconsistent on how it responds.
Very nice camera. Easy to use. Takes great pictures and the Kodak software is MUCH better than the HP software I'm using now. BUT if you need non warranty service, like drop the camera or get it wet, your in deep do-do. I spilled something on the front of the camera, barely got it wet. United Camera and Binocular Repair, Kodak's nonwarranty repair center, wanted $193 to repair it.. Of coarse I'm not going to pay that much since the camera didnt cost much more than that anyway. I'm using an HP now and even though I dont like it as much as I did the Kodak, I'll never buy a camera from Kodak again.
This Victorinox 6-Inch Chef's knife is a great value because it is extremely sharp, holds an edge, and lasts forever. It saves money with more expensive meats because it allows you to leave the meat as intact as possible by quickly and cleanly removing only silverskin, fat, and gristle. No, it is not as good as the Wusthof 6-inch Classic Chef's knife, but the Wusthof is for cooks who are in the kitchen every single day, and the Wustof Classic series enjoys one great advantage over its other kitchen competitors -- balance.Still, I strongly recommend this Victorinox 6-inch knife because it is well made and tough. For the price, it can't be beat!
I've always thought it odd, reading through reviews of an item, that viewpoints/opinions vary so widely. This Yamaha carousel changer is one of them.I'm less than elated with this unit. Some of that I expected, some I found after I plugged it in. I've used several Sony carousels over the years. I've stuck with the Sony brand because I like their operating firmware. Their reliability isn't great, that's why I've had several of them...and have either repaired those myself or paid to have them repaired 2-3 times.I like the carousel form factor. I want music to play for hours without fussing with the player. I do NOT like magazines as storage devices...too much chance of media damage.That makes options limited. There are not a lot of carousel players available these days.The new Sony models are despised by too many users and as cheap as they are (inexpensive?), I don't doubt that they are sub-par pieces.What I do NOT like about this unit is the firmware that runs it. Example: Load the carousel with five CDs, select &lt;random>. The drawer closes, a CD starts to play. The 'next' song? The unit has to go searching to find a CD. It doesn't 'poll' the entire tray. It just searches until it finds something to play. That ends up being a long interplay time until the unit finally figures out how many CDs are loaded.For comparison purposes: My Sony players, in a similar situation, will poll the drawer every time it is first closed. It KNOWS how many CDs their are to start with. Yes..that takes a few seconds to GET started, but once it DOES start playing the delay between songs is fairly consistent.I don't find the front panel display to be particularly useful on this Yamaha. It's all one color (amber) of not-too-bright not-high-contrast elements to start with (yes..brightness of the display is adjusted to 'max'). Comparison: The Sony displays are bright AND more than one color.The remote is REQUIRED for some functions. Personally, I don't care for that. Basic functions, INCLUDING RANDOM PLAY should be accessible from the front panel. I have to keep batteries in the remote (and keep track of it) forever JUST to push the &lt;random> button? Boo!Oh...and the front panel buttons are not LIT, either. The corresponding function, when selected, shows on the not-so-hot display.Data entry for played CDs? Not on this unit.EQ waveforms available? Nope.Track delete? Surely there is occasionally a track on a CD that you find you just cannot STAND to hear one more time. Wouldn't it be great to press a button and have that song GONE from your multi-disc rotation for good? Yes it would!! And...no, this machine doesn't do that.If the lack of features is what you are used to in a multi-platter player, you won't know they're missing in this unit.Otherwise, as noted in the title of this write-up....this machine DOES play stuff.woohoo.
I am a professional news photographer, this lens is a must have choice.For those who want to play big lens envy, this is not for you, for those that need a bit of kit that "just works", then this is it.It is around 70-200 2.8 size and weight, it can fit in your kit back, it is as sharp as the 300 2.8 IMO however, it has one very distinctive advantage, the speed it can be deployed, it is very quick due to its lightness to get to your face, the focus is lightning quick and very accurate on first snap, as a usable tool it is essential kit.300 2.8's are great, but they are very heavy, cumbersome and in these days of improved iso, unnecessary.Images from this prime are so sharp over zooms with a high MP camera you can really pull out some cropping with really good sharpness and obtain far better images than using longer zooms, or heavier long lenses.300 mm does not sound that much in terms of zoom, but it is a good jump from 200 and on a lens so sharp as this, you can pull out far more.The pull out hood is genius at work.The Pro's are Speed of use and focus and breath taking sharpness over zooms, very high speed focus and good IS.The cons.Well I have not found any yet...Overall, the keeper rate of this lens on images is as close to 100% as you will ever get and you will get them as its light and fast and fits in your kit bag.Whilst others are running back to cars for heavy long lenses, you have swapped over from your kit bag and got the shot.Highly recommended as a working part of any kit !
works great, just plugged it in and started working right away. super fast shipping!
We purchased this DVD player in September of 2002 and with a weekly average of 5 uses it still performs very well. It plays all of our CDs very well and plays our DVDs with excellent clarity. I find the functions easy to operate as well. I don't see a need to have a 5-disc DVD player, but for the CDs it is very convenient. We love this DVD/CD player.
Headphones aren't what they seem. They are loud, but don't actually have "base", and these don't keep the sound out like it says it does. I don't recommend it for the price...
I was disapponted in the lack of options you had with this software. I wanted to make small flash intros and customize small flash presentations. Unfortunatley you can only change the texts and very limited pictures in this software, you cannot change animations and sound. Not what I thought it was by reading the discription.
These were the best headphones I have ever had the joy of using to listen with! I loved it! The sound was so crisp and clear, the noise cancellation really worked! They fit so comfortably in my ear, and they don't fall out unless you want them to. I will definitely buy this again, except there is one thing you should be aware of. I had not owned them for more than 4 months, when one headphone quit working. I was very disappointed. After all that time of enjoying highest quality all around, without emptying my bank account for it, they break after normal use. I believe that this was a fluke, and I am already purchasing a replacement, but be aware of this, and keep the warranty, which I didn't. Overall, buy this product!
Belkin has always made a great product, combine that with the great prices at Amazon, and you have a combination that can't be beat.
I have been a fan of Apple my whole life and when this emac 1ghz came out I wanted one so bad.The emac 1ghz would roughly compare to a pentium 4 2.oghz.And they have also uped the graphics card and it's at a great price.So if you are looking for an inexpensive computer with great features and performance. Then the apple emac 1ghz is for you.
Before buying this recorder, I purchased the Olympus DS-2. It worked quite well, but then I found the fatal flaw - at least for me: you can't use it for dictation, because there is no easy way to search back and forth through something you've recorded to insert, overwrite, or add on to a previous recording. So I sold that puppy and then really wrestled with purchasing this recorder, or the Olympus DS-2300 (which costs twice as much). I finally decided to go for this one because: it's smaller, it will take mp3 files, it's stereo, you don't have to buy any extra memory (recording time is many hours with the supplied and non-extendable memory), and it's half the price.I have now used it several times and the sound quality is terrific. Dictation works just fine - I can cue and review while I am recording, just like on a regular tape machine. By the way, other reviewers have complained about the software in the past, but that is no longer an issue - Sony has upgraded the software and now ANYONE can download the full software versions (and manual) directly from the Sony site. I did it myself before buying the unit, just to try it out. The software works just fine with my Windows XP computer. This software also lets you divide a file into parts, and you can combine files with other files. You can speed up playback while maintaining normal voice tone in the software AND the recorder (Olympus won't do that!). The software will also convert the native Sony *.dvf file format into mp3 or wav file format if you like.Oh yes, last but not necessarily least. Olympus has a trade in program, but it did me no good trying to trade my DS-2 for the DS-2300 - the price they wanted for a new DS-2300 was the same as I could get elsewhere WITHOUT trading in the DS-2. Sony has not only a phone line for help, but also a real-time chat, so that helped when I needed to know about a power adaptor. In fairness, the agents at both companies are helpful, and do the best they can.There are just a few nits I notice: 1. you have to open the small "door" on the side of the recorder to use an external microphone or connect to a computer, 2. you can't record when you are connected to the computer, 3. an AC power adaptor is not provided, and you have to fool with the little door again to plug it in if you don't want to run on battery power (I can't tell whether the USB cable powers the unit when it is on the computer or not, but that's probably a minor point, since you only really need to connect it for upload/download). All in all, I am quite pleased with this purchase.
The radar detector displayed a service required message after about 3 months of service. It was working great otherwise. Called Beltronics and they asked for the detector to be returned for service. Called Beltronics again when they did not respond after the detector had been delivered (based on the tracking information) and they said the vendor (Electronicis Expo) is not an authorized dealer and that they have to charge $59.95 for the service. Called Electronics Expo and they claimed they are an authorized Beltronics dealer, but Beltronics insisted on charging for the service. After a month and still no repaired detector. Called Beltronics and they still did not know what the problem was. The detector came back in a week and works as before. I assume I paid $59.95 to have the service required message removed and all the trouble to have it done!! I have no idea what Beltronics actually fixed -- nor did Beltronics's customer service for that matter.It's a great detector. Just make sure you bought it from Beltronics at their high price if you think the warranty is important. For me, even with the $59.95 extra I paid, I still pay less than Beltronics' price for the detector.
There's not much to say - these things sound great! I was surprised at how much bass theS26II's can produce - I'm able to cut back the subwoofer since I got them. They also have an excellent mid range for a 2-way speaker, very full and warm. For either home theater or music, you can't go wrong with these!
They Kyocera SL300R is not trying to be all things to all photographers. Rather, it's a carry-anywhere snapshot-taker with good quality and some outstanding features. I own one, and after a busy Christmas I can attest to its excellent performance. Its brief &quot;warm-up&quot; time and ability to take shots in rapid succession are revolutionary for a small digital camera. Its form factor is superb, and its design is worthy of display at MOMA. To compensate for the dinky 16MB supplied card and short battery life, I've ordered a 256MB memory card ($80) and an additional battery. Problem solved!
It worked great for two weeks. I was just over the "learning curve" when the unit developed a problem. I've had to send it back to Garmin for warranty work. Everything worked fine except when you typed in a street address and hit the "Done" it would power itself off. Support techs at Garmin spent quite a long time with me on the phone trying to solve the problem but I had to settle sending the unit back for warranty repair.I think the unit is great. I especially like the MP3 playing my favorite tunes through my bike speakers (UniqueCyle). I also enjoyed downloading planned routes for our SCRC chapter rides. I liked the idea of knowing the route via the Garmin rather than relying on someone else. I can't wait to get it back. It's a great unit for the money if you don't need the Bluetooth. I would give it 5 stars except for the fact that I had to send it back for the warranty work.
I thought that after "winning" a Z-32 in a raffle, I was making an upgrade over the Lexmark Z-11 I currently ownded. It was not long after I found a good home for my Z-11 that I found out I was mistaken.Everything that could go wrong with this printer did go wrong. I had uneven page pulls (yielding crooked copys), paper jams, claims of paper jams when no such thing occured, "problems communicating with the printer", issues with the ink cartridges, print jobs that occassionally crashed my computer, etc.The final straw came when the printer cartridges could not be found anywhere in stores. I broke down and bought a new (Lexmark)printer.My adivce is, if you want a cheap, reliable, versatile, quality printer, buy a Lexmark printer BUT, do not, I REPEAT, do not buy THIS Lexmark printer.
You certainly get good value on this receiver. The sound quality was average. It has plenty of features found on more expensive items. The biggest problem is that it does not support 1080p over HDMI, only up to 1080i. So if you don't mind not having that feature it a great buy, otherwise you will have to get a different receiver
I use a flash drive to move my Quickbooks program from home to work and back. It is a very large file - 79 Mb's with many tens of thousands of transactions.I can tell you that the data transfer rate of the cruzer 1.0, which is what I am currently using, is so slow that it makes the program impossible to use. I basically have to download the entire file to my hard drive to do any postings, and then re-save it to the flash drive.In researching to find a faster drive, I find that only Kingston and Memorex post their data transfer rates under technical data. The rest seem to think that "Modern slim design" is a technical feature.I am going to order the Kingston Data Traveler as its transfer rates are 6.0 mb read, and 3.0 mb write. I really don't know if this is fast or slow, but in the absence of all the other brands leaving out this information, I am going to assume it is fast, and hope for the best.
Just an OKI Printer drum. Have NEVER gotten a bad part from OKI and would NEVER again purchase any other laser printer. OKI is the MOST RELIABLE printers we have ever had!!! Went through 5 HP printers to our ANCIENT OKI C5150n (which by the way is still running and NEVER has had a service issue to this day), and we did just purchase a NEW OKI C610cn or dn, can't remember which BUT, did this just in case the ancient C5150 decides to give out considering it is 6 to 8 years old I believe, BUT, still running perfectly and awesome.
I bought this docking station at a local store, one of the reasons being the color. I got it home and it was very easy to use and set up, but I did throw away the covers for the charger, they won't work with the case I have on my ipod nano. I like this docking station because the sound is very clear and it was easy to use, I love the dimmer on it so I can choose to have a little light on if I want it. I do agree with someone else's review that the lowest setting when the ipod is playing is a little loud to my liking. I wanted to be able to have just a little sound when I go to sleep but that first setting is too much, I wish there would have been a setting with about half that volume. All in all I like this docking station and i'm happy with it. By the way I love the switch for day light savings time so I don't have to mess with the clock, just move the switch and it adjusts the hour.
About a year ago I convinced my wife to let me mount our new tv on the wall, and run everything attached to the TV in the closet behind that wall. I had used a well known IR repeater to accomplish this. While this did work, it did not work well. The repeater often too .5 to 2 seconds to see if it actually worked when pressing the button on my Harmony One, and it was a pain for any guest to use. I read quite a few good things about this system and I am glad I got it. I have hooked this up to my Xbox 360, Dish VIP 6XX, and an Onkyo receiver with fantastic results! Everything is responding as if there is no wall in the way and I have it all in a clunky entertainment center as I had in the past. My family is much happier now having actual control over the TV and everything attached. Thanks to the people who make the Hot Link Pro! You guys are awesome!
I purchased this bag to protect a medium format telephoto lens, 250mm for a 6x7. I took a chance that the bag would be broad enough for the diameter of this lens. It did work, but the fit was quite tight. The bag has become a nicely fitting sleeve for this lens after leaving the lens in the bag for 2 weeks. It turned out to be just what I needed. When in doubt, go for the bag that will stretch.
For the price, the sound quality is very good - after all it's a Sony.
Delivery was quick, however the battery that arrived was not the MyBat brand in the blister pack as advertised and pictured. Another off market brand arrived and the pins unfortunately don't allign properly. Obviously a battery manufacturing issue and not sellers fault, but still would have been nice to receive what I thought I ordered as I have MyBat brand and it works. Your really have to work at it to make all the pin slots fit, and it requires a lot of pressure to push the battery into place. After already cracking the receptacle on my charger, decided to shelve it for back up purposes only.
Great product. Fits the TomTom One XL perfectly. It came with a strap that actually attaches to the TomTom unit directly. I do not use the strap as it just gets in the way. Great for protecting my unit when transporting from car to house or just for storing. Well made and the shipper was very efficient in getting it to me in a timely manner. Product was just as described. Very pleased.
The printer is a bit of a disappointment for me. I was expecting a more.Cons:1. Image quality could be better. Also, changing print settings requires you to go through several menu options on the printer itself.2. The user interface on the printer is something to be desired. The ways to get to many options is complicated and sometimes illogical. I feel as though I am an advanced user and I can only imagine the frustration a novice would experience.3. You have read a lot about ink consumption and it is all true. Expect to see this printer on eBay after the ink runs out because it will cost $70 to replace the ink. (That by the way will most likely be in about 3 months)4. Mac users using Airport Extreme, NO SCAN TO PC option. Pretty much defeats the purpose of a multifunction machine.Pros:1. Photocopying is very easy. I love the top loader.2. I also love the paper tray beneath the unit. Great to keep the dust off the paper to prevent clogging.Other than that, I would pass on this model as it is not worth the money.
I didn't know what kind of wireless product to get and asked other people what they had. They told me to buy Linksys, so I did. I installed it myself and with the CD, it was easy to do. I have enjoyed having the wireless connection for my new computer and have no problems with it.
READ THIS PRIOR TO BUYING!!!!! The concept is great. 2nd generation NANO owners are out of luck. Have gone through 2 pair and Macnally must not have the corrected version in stock.Would find another company as the returns are not worth the hassles.
It took forever to network my PC's with this first of all; then ultimately I had to disconnect it because it interfered with my Internet connection. No wonder there was such a HUGE rebate on this product. I really got what I paid for - a worthless piece of junk!
Once you wade through to extreem complexity of managing all this recorders features, it does a fine job of recording. The include software is for PC Windoz only, so Mac users might want to forget using this product.Keep the extensive manual handy because you'll be referencing it frequently.
Product arrived promptly from Amazon. Worked as promised. Installation was a breeze. I was able to transfer a rather large program for solving linear equations to my TI-83 plus calculator.
The Philips DVDR985 performs quite well. Records from TV,DVD's(non commerical) and VHS tapes to DVD+R/RW quite well in all modes. Picture quality is excellent, this also depends on the condition of your source media. I have not tried recording from a digital or analog camera yet. I highly suggest to read the manual several times first before trying to record. Then record something off TV for about a hour and learn all the recorder functions with this one hour recording. This makes the overall operation learning of the unit much easier. The recorder's clock will not keep the correct time. Over time the clock lags behind the correct time anywhere from two to three minutes. There also has been other know problems from the clock. I believe Philips knows about this problem. The other problem is you may or maynot be able to program channels into the recorder if you have a digital cable. There are no digital or coaxial IN Audio jacks on the unit and it can't play MP3's. The worst problem is calling Philips customer service for help. If you need answers my suggestion is to go to the website [URL], here you'll find lots of questions, answers and problems from other people who have purchase this recorded. Overall the recorder has performed excellent depict the timer and auto channel problem.
We did some research and this is the least expensive printer that can be used wirelessly. It's been easy and fun being able to print from anywhere in the house. The quality of printing is suitable to our needs and we're pleased with this purchase. We read that we might have trouble printing PDF files, but we haven't had any trouble at all.
Very good product for the price, it really works for a fuji s5100. Fast delivery. Merchandise as advertised.
This network cable works very well. I'm no technician but I know I have not suffered any loss of performance. I also like the fact that it has a safety feature at the heads to prevent the snagging and breaking off of the clip which is what happened to me and precipitated my purchase of this item. Lastly, it comes in some pleasing colors for those of us who like our system to look good.
We used this charger with the confidence that the ad stated it will not over charge or short circuit. It completely burned our Ipod unit, and this company will not even return my e-mails about our dissatisfaction. Don't make the same mistake. We are now shopping for a new Ipod.
We purchased the Tamron 18-200 with a new Nikon D80 to use on an Alaska cruise. It's a relatively light lens for its size with with generally good but not outstanding performance. But for the price it still is a very strong contender if you want one lens for general photography.The 9 point autofocus mostly worked well though it was a noisy compared to our other Nikon lens. The more complex the background, the more difficulty it has focusing-- for example, shooting stationary Alaskan eagles against a forest I didn't manage to collect one crystal clear shot in 100, where against a blue or white sky it was perfect every time even in flight.Also, in a test shooting side by side with our son-in-law's comparable Canon lens we noticed right away the Tamron produces darker, slightly higher contrast images. Zooming in on our jpeg images in Photoshop, the prints also had noticeable pixel noise (we shot at ISO 400) with very evident loss of detail & definition compared to prints produced from the other lens.Using the zoom feature out beyond 135mm you'll need a tripod unless there is excellent light to avoid some blurring from movement.Still, I can't complain too much. At half the price of its closest Nikon competitor it did a reasonable job. Had I not compared it to the very nice Canon lens, I would have wandered along happily oblivious to its few flaws. After shooting more than a 1000 shots on the cruise, including people, nature, wildlife and even action, our Tamron gave us a lot of great photos.
Easy setup, easy to use with Skype and good price on Amazon.com. Works best with notebooks. It would be great if it came with a little stand for when you use your notebook as a desktop.
I had this product for over 4 years, I never even noticed it untill it sacrificed it's self because of my thoughtlessness. I had my computer, HD TV, PS3, and reciever being protected just fine, then I got cold and looking for an outlet for my space heater found a free one. Lasted only 3 hours. Please don't make the same mistake. At least this time when I buy another power center it is cheaper. Great product no problems.
The cassette adapter arrived pretty quick so I give the vendor credit for that. The problem is, it's not the same as the one shown in the picture. For starters, it doesn't say Xm on it, in fact, there is no printing on it anywhere. Secondly, the plug is not gold plated as shown in the picture. I bought this model specifically because of the gold plated plug which usually give a much better connection. The one I received looks very much like the one called Universal Car Adapter which sells for a lower price. On the positive side, it does sound good, really, really good. I have a high-end cassette radio in my Ford and the cassette sounds pretty good, not CD quality, but pretty good. This cassette adapter sounds almost CD quality and much, much better than the cassette. The bass is rich and smooth and the highs are crisp and clean. Overall, I guess the sound is what matters so generally I'm pleased with the purchase.
Easy to use and reliable. The quality of picture is great.
My computer could barely support the speed of vista with the 1GB it came with. I had to go to windows classic display mode to get minor speed improvements and I still lagged. With the upgrade, you can instantly tell that there is an improvement. Very happy with the $25 I paid for it and the performance it gives.
I'm a Mac user, and this thing works great. As other have stated, the installation process is not exactly clear - in my setup, I run the speakers from the guitarport rather than the computer itself. You then have to tell the computer to use the guitarport instead of the default speaker outs (it's in the system prefs, under SOUND).That said - the thing is pretty great, and gives you a lot to play with right out of the box. For a small subscription fee ($6 a month at last check), you get access to a large library of lessons and sounds - really a great thing for studious guitar player. If you choose not to subscribe (first month is free), it still has a good set of sounds, with adjustable settings - it's very versatile.Note: Good headphones or nice speakers (audio monitors are even better) are required to get the most out of it.If you're a hobbyist, and don't play on stage, get this instead of an amp. It's a great little gizmo.
The Bose wave radio II is defidently the best sounding tabletop radio for its size, If you put it in the right place. A lot of people writing 1 star reviews of this item due to sound, is probly cause they have it in the middle of nowhere. The way it works is it needs a wall or something to bounce the bass off of, which most systems need, but because the drivers are only 2" in diameter, it relies on that for a fuller bass response.On a sound scale: bass-8 mid-9 high-7Moving this thing around couldn't b any easier.Weights about 8 pounds, and has an easy grip to it.Controlling it is pretty straightforward alsoOnly really complaint I have is that the remote is the only way to control it.That's kinda dumb, but the new wave radio 3 has been slighty improved.Has a touch control
Ummmmm, it's a cable. And it works. I mean, it's just a cable, right? So. I don't know what else to write.
The battery that comes with the Toshiba PDA only last about 1 1/2 hours at the most. So it seems useless for me so I bought this one and did it last. It took about 5 hours for the initial charge but it last about 10 hours just to listen to mp3 files with the backlight turned off. I think with the light on it would last about 8 hours, but still that is planty. I would come back and review some more as I used this battery for some more times.
I didn't do this on purpose, but I accidentally sent mine through a complete (top-load) wash & dry laundry cycle .. upon discovering this, I let the drive sit for a week to allow any residual moisture to evaporate, and tried it out. My existing files were in perfect condition and the device passes a disk check/error scan with no problems found. I'm really impressed - I was mentally/emotionally prepared for it to be destroyed, but it survived the mistreatment without any detectable problem.
Works exactly as it should. No issues whatsoever. I use it to connect my laptop to my TV. It was exactly the cable I needed at a great price. Very Happy.
I really like this MP3 player and I believe it is a valid alternative to the more expensive iPod
I originally bought this unit because of its many features including IPOD control and the big one for me - multizone control. I was extremely ecstatic when I got this product. All worked as advertised for the first six months. However, soon afterwards, the unit started to fail after 60 mins of use. Of course, this was a huge disappointment, because most of the DVDs my kids watched is well over that time. I've had this unit from hell a little over a year now and new things seem to be breaking. As of 2 weeks ago, the eject button, the stop button, joystick and mute button have failed. My recommendation would be to avoid purchase of this product at all cost. It is definitely not worth the money. For a few more bucks, you can purchase a more reliable brand like Clarion.
Good Camera..very Handy and good styling..get noticed..very where. But now after doing about 10 rolls , feels that Shutter Speed Setting Adjustment should be present, like in Manual Cameras..You wont probably use the LT Mode unless you have bought yourself a Tripod.Good Entry level SLR Camera.Unless you want to go for N65 which cost [money] Mmore.. this camera is good
Got this on sale for 50$ at amazon. Wow, took me 30 minutes from out of the box, installing the PC software, to having all my remotes programmed. It even programed my obscure remotes for signal switches and the new Digital TV converters! I went from 8 remotes to one.Note: This replaced a 8 in one learning remote. That remote took me 2 hours to program.Cons: As noted, you must make your selection with the remote pointed at the screen for about 2 seconds as the remote turns each device on one by one.
This is a great suede-feel cover for the samsung yp-u2. It fit perfectly with all the precut holes so you don't have to fool around with it. It's a great item to have, especially when during your rainy day jogs. A must....
I have a Compaq Presario 1800 Laptop running Windows ME and a cable modem. My ISP is Charter Pipeline and provides the simplest means for connecting to the internet (I don't have to supply any kind of MAC address to my ISP, there is no need to supply a host name, and they assign you an IP address dynamically). My network interface card (NIC) is also made by D-Link; it is the DWL-650. I also have an HP LaserJet 1200 connected to the parallel port of the DI-713p.I bought this wireless router and NIC on Nov. 29, 2002 and the first problem to show itself was when you tried to use WEP encryption. If you used WEP then the DI-713p would hang up (lock up) and this would cause you to lose your connection. To restore your connection you'd have to power cycle the router. This was definitely not good and to add to the annoyance every time you power cycled the DI-713p the printer would spit out one sheet of paper with a little bit of random text printed.I contacted D-Link's trouble shooting center (via email), but their response seemed unrelated to my complaint. I replied to their response and never heard from them again. So much for automated support!However, I got past this discovering that not using any encryption seemed to resolve this problem and I found that the DI-713p used with the DWL-650 NIC worked very well with decent range, throughout our large house and just outside the house as well. The built in print server worked great and I really like that feature! To add some security to my wireless network I enabled a MAC filter so that the MAC address of my NIC would be the only wireless connection allowed. With MAC filtering on, I had excellent, and trouble free, performance up until Dec. 10, 2002 when the NIC just quit working. When the NIC failed I noticed that if you turned the NIC off for a while (let it cool down) and then turned it back on it would work for a few minutes and then fade way until it wasn't working anymore (even with the NIC sitting inches from the access point - the DI-713p). How disappointing!Luckily, I was able to return both items for a full refund (not counting shipping costs). I don't know what to say at this point. I really enjoyed this setup for the brief time that it worked and the print server was absolutely great. The non-wireless portion of the router still works, but I bought this router for its wireless feature.Next, I gambled that if there was some production issue with earlier models then they would be resolved in a relatively short time. After returning the DI-713p and DWL-650 I decided to order directly from the manufacture (at a higher cost). I got the DI-714p with the DWL-650+ and found that these two units to work beautifully (although range is slightly less). I've run the DI-714p and DWL-650+ continuously for two weeks using 128-bit encryption and MAC filtering with very little trouble (I had to reboot the router twice during 336 hours of continuous operation - this is acceptable to me).My only explanation regarding my experience with my previous wireless router (DI-713p and DWL-650) was that I had an earlier version that had manufacturing problems.
What can I say?I've purchased both the FA310 and FA311 cards...and surprize, you get what you pay for.Windows did not have the drivers for these cards, installing from floppy went well initially - but after a few reboots, the card would get flakey and the BIOS wouldn't detect it.Tried putting into a different comp, same result.Ultimately the only "solution" was to physically remove the card, uninstall the drivers, reinstall the card... then it would once again work for a while.No, it wasn't a matter of the card not being seated properly. I do tech support for a living (until I get my degree, then I'm outta there).... Get a card based on a RealTek chipset. Much more stable and dependable.
I bought my JVC GRD90 last week.... which I promptly returned after few days. I got Sony's DCR-TRV19 instead.JVC GRD90 claims that it's got all the nice features, yeah, maybe it does have the features, but the qualities are really bad. I'd rather get Sony's DCR-TRV19 which is in the same price range. Sony might have less features but they have better qualities....For example, the night shooting of JVC GRD90, so called "night-alive" vision sucks... "night alive" is supposed to give you a colorful vision as to sony's green screened "night shooting", but trust me, you rather have a sony's quality green-screened night shooting than JVC's horrible horrible "night alive" shooting.The pic qualities of JVC, especially in indoor or in low-light condition are very poor. Even in outdoor the images are very gray and dark.The microphones aren't as good as sony's either.Oh, and when i was buying this model at the good-guys store in emeryville, CA there were so many opened-box items of this model. I should have initially suspected as to why so many people returned this item.
I am happy with my purchase and the time in which it was shipped. Thanks!
I was struggling to find a solution for sinking-up my Palm Tungsten E2 with my new HP Vista 64 Bit desktop computer operating system. I tried simply using Palm's desktop and the USB cradle to sink up the Palm. That continued to fail, and the computer continued to request new drivers. The PalmOne website states that the Palm Desktop does not support 64 Bit operating systems. I read several blogs about how others had successfully used the Kensington 33348 Bluetooth USB Adapter. I ordered the Adapter, incerted the installation disk that came in the package, set the Palm to read Bluetooth from my laptop computer and in 5 minutes the computer was reading all the Palm files and loading them to the Palm Desktop software. I still had the Palm Desktop installed on the desktop computer, and it worked just as though I was using my USB cradle. What a releif. This saved me tons of time in recreating my contacts list. I don't know why PalmOne doesn't suggest this simple solution. The blogs also state that this same solution works with Palm Smart Phones as well.
I just received this today and I'm very excited about this camera. It comes complete with bag (in primary colors), strap for camera, A/V cable, remote, batteries for remote, AC adaptor, and rechargable battery pack. Only thing you need to buy is the 8mm tape. Well worth the money considering you don't have to buy the extras. This camera will help make some memorable holiday moments last forever.
I bought this to set up with my DSL so I could have a wireless network throughout my house. It was really easy to set up and I was on the internet in minutes. I also hooked up a 3 in 1 printer with fax through the same router and it works perfectly with my computer. I get a super fast connection to the internet that has rarely been interupted. Along with the 2Wire USB network adapter that plugs in my computer I couldn't of asked for more.
THIS IS THE BEST TV I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! I WENT TO BEST BUY AND CIRCUIT CITY TO CHECK OTHER TV'S OUT AND I SAW THIS ONE THERE. OTHER THAN THE PLASMAS THERE (SELLING FOR $5000) THIS TV WAS HANDS DOWN THE BEST!!! MY NEIGHBOR JUST CAME OVER TO CHECK IT OUT AND HE IS BUYING ONE FOR HIS BASEMENT!!! NO B/S!!!!
If you order this for a Canon Vixia, order a 34mm-37mm step up ring. The two rings that came with it are won't work.
This is the best iPod accessory that I own.1. The form fitting, water resistant case holds the iPod securely.2. The unit is very lightweight and the carrying strap makes it easy to haul around.3. While the iPod is secure, the innovative zipper design makes it easy to open and access the iPod. Although most basic functions can be performed without opening the unit.4. The battery life is fantastic! I've had mine for over two months and have not yet needed to replace the four AA batteries. Although I do sometimes run off AC.5. When running off AC, it charges the iPod. Very handy alternative to plugging it into the computer.6. It comes with straps to secure the unit to a pole or fence or whatever. I don't use that much, but I can see how it could be handy for some.The only thing I don't care for is the bright, blue LED on the front. It's a bit too bright for my taste, as I often listen to music or audio books when I'm going to sleep. In a dark room, that thing is bright enough to use as a small flashlight. Eventually, I put a piece of electrical tape over it. But I'm kind of finicky about that sort of thing. I like to sleep in a really dark room. My kids actually like the light, as it works as a night light.Overall, I've been thrilled with the unit. I'm very happy I bought it and would highly recommend it to others.
These recorders are made very poorly. I ordered six and I have 2 that don't work already. I understand that this type of recorder is no longer being made. Everything is going digital which explains why I had a hard time finding them in the stores.
I got this cable to work with my cu720 shine I just got. The driver cd doesn't have one for my phone, and the cable was such a tight fit, when i plugged it in it got jammed and I had to rip the metal clip out with my teeth. Now it sits in there loose and kinda sees whats going on but locks my computer up...don't get this package it isn't that nice.
I really like the HP PhotoSmart 315 Digital Cameraby Hewlett Packard. This is my first digital camera. It's really easy to use, and takes very good pictures! Uploading the pics to your computer couldn't be easier. All you have to do is install the software and plug the camera into your computer. The software prompts you on what to do next. Great starter camera!
It works. It came on time. What else is there to say about an SD card?
I have had this ipod for 2 days. I put all of my songs on my ipod. They were in itunes, and worked on my ipod today for about 30 minutes when I had it on shuffle. I took shuffle off, and went to an individual song. The ipod "thought" for about 10 seconds before skipping to the next song. This happened with every song that I tried. I put it back on shuffle, and it did the same things...my songs will not play!!! I upgraded from a 60gb ipod to a 160gb. The 60gb gave me a TON of problems (i.e. froze up ALL the time, etc.) I thought buying a 160 would change that, but it hasn't. At least with the 60, it took awhile before all of the problems started.
I have been considering getting an mp3 player for a while, except i was never really impressed by the size of all of them out there. i think the first small ones I saw were the panasonic ones, but they were around 300 dollars. the size and the price impressed me as well as the ability to expand with mmc cards.The controls are simple but what else do i need besides play, stop, forward, back? it sounds great but I recommend getting different headphones, i found the ones it came with uncomfortable.The little plastic case could be better. I would prefer a leather one.There is support for windows xp, but everyone looks in the wrong place. Don't look at the RCA site but the MusicMatch site.This would be even better if I could download mp3 to the computer form the player itself.I would recommend this player to anyone who wants a small basic mp3 player for a small price.
These headphones are great! They are very clear and quite comfortable to wear. That extra strap on them really does keep them from moving/shifting. The volume control is very convenient as well. This is my second pair because I broke the plastic arm on the first set (which I still use).I did not hesitate for a second to buy these same headphones again. They are the only headphones I can wear without having to constantly "refit" on my head everytime I move around. (I use the broken pair in the rain; and, still, they continue to give me great sound!)UPDATE 2/26/2012I am ordering a third pair -- not because the second ones broke but because my daughter recently claimed mine. Four years later, they are still working and sounding great.
I printed out Jeff Lindborg's and Rudy "pain-docs" reviews and referred to them as I set up the scanner and began to use it. I thought I had done everything right, but it refused to load my first tray of slides. I went back to the manual and realised that the door opens to two positions and I had it on the wrong one. I moved the door up and it worked fine. I am scanning slides up to 50 years old and the results are great, just using the dust remover. I've had no problem with old Kodachrome slides. Once I tried to scan with the USB cable disconnected. An error message came up about "too much time taken for a task". I tried some other buttons on the launch screen and finally a message came up that the cable was disconnected. The software is not very user friendly, but I am very pleased with the overall package.
I should start by explaining that I have never liked Sennheiser headphones. Several radio stations where I worked as producer and announcer had various sets of Sennheisers, all of them on-the-ear types instead of around-the-ear, (which is the design that the RS 140's incorporates,) and they all were lifeless, annoying POS's.Sony 7506's are my favorite mid-priced phones, and I hoped that in some ways these RS 140's would come close. They DID!The sound is surprisingly full-range, with satisfying but not over-hyped bass, and smooth highs. I doubt if they go much above 12KHz but for TV listening and casual CD enjoyment they are very good.One side-benefit I didn't expect is the ability to keep track of a movie or TV show while raiding the icebox. Though there is some increased hiss when more than 3 walls away from the transmitter, it's still possible to hear the dialog. Very cool.I had bought these for late-night Home Theater use and for this purpose they have been about perfect.Pluses:-Hold a charge for many hours of use.-Recharge automatically on the stand.-Great noise rejection from nearby equipment such as CRT and amplifier transformers.-Comfortable for normal vertical wear, extended periods.-Get really loud if you want 'em to.-Nice, well-balanced response and relatively low noise floor.-3 selectable Channels for best reception or using different units in same house.-You can use normal rechargable "AAA" batteries when the originals wear out (Powerex Imedion recommended,) so no need for any propriatory replacement battery cells.Minuses:-Volume knob susceptible to unwanted changes by accidentally brushing against pillows (-a strip of blue painters tape will cure this).-The warning beeps that the transmitter is turning off are unnecessarily loud.-They are HUGE. They stick out like a Roger Ramjet helmet.-Not that comfortable to wear while laying on your side. (waa waaa, I know).All in all for the price this setup is a definite "go" and I'll wager most users will be very happy with these.Update: 10/13/2008, seven months later- Still running fine with no problems. A solid purchase.Update #2 04/04/2009 Over one year of use and still not a single problem, using them several times per week, ear cups are holding up well, sound quality is still much better than most typical sound systems. No new noise artifacts, built for the long haul!
I bought this attache more as a laptop sleeve than anything, it fits well in my big school bag but also is very nice to use to just carry around the laptop. The Shoulder strap is comfortable and easily adjusted. It fits my power supply with cords okay, along with some other small cables for my Ipod, graphing calculator, and handheld gps, But not too much else, which is fine by me. The interior is nice and sturdy with some useless pockets. I wouldn't want to put anything in them in fear that it would put concentrated pressure on the screen. The neoprene is nice, I haven't needed to see how water repellent it actually is. Better safe than sorry. If you do purchase this, the shoulder strap is in an inside pocket. When I first received it, I panicked a little when I didn't see the shoulder strap at first. This bag was worth the money to me.
I own a pair of these speakers for over 3 years now. They sound relatively good but are very bass biased. I do not recommend these speakers if you use a cell phone, they pick up the interference even when I move my phone 3 to 4 feet away from the speakers. And the interference is LOUD.
I bought the coby charger through Amazon. The shipping was only a dollar and some change and the charger arrived in less than a week. I use it to charge my sansa fuze. Charging using the USB cable hooked up to my computer takes about 3 hours. This charger does it in a little less than 2 hours. I also recently purchased some coby earbuds to replace the ones that came with my player, and they have a lot more bass. All in all i'm pleased.
The Amazon Technical spec is wrong.Compatible with: DC10/DC20/DC22/DC40/DC50/DC100/DC210/DC220/DC230/DC310/DC320/DC330The battery included doesn't work with theCanon DC330 1.07MP DVD Camcorder with 48x Optical Zoomor I suspect the DC320.As I needed this bag to give with the DC330 camcorder as a gift, I hoped to be able to return just the battery, which amazon wouldn't allow. Now I'm out of pocket and without a spare battery.
Now I know I should of listened to the bad ratings this got but I ignored. Most of the complaints tended to focus on the probe wires going bad so I was extra careful handling them. My smoker has vent holes to feed them through so I was able to carefully move them around. After 4 cooking sessions, they went bad anyway. 90 day warranty so I'm out of luck. A new set of probes cost as much as a whole new set up. I'm back to mechanical thermometers now.
I have had the Canon MP530 now for 2 years and it still works well. The only thing I don't like about is that is goes through ink cartridges very fast. I have worked around this by printing in lower quality when I can. One time the MPC530 was giving me an ink low alarm for the magenta ink cartridge even though the cartridge was full. I replaced the cartridge and it now works fine so it was probably a problem with the cartridge, annoying but problem solved. The scanning and faxing options work very well. The device is easy to use and easy to set up.
the cush top notebook stand is great for my Asus mini notebook. It is at a perfect angle to sit on the sofa or the bed with. It is also ideal for putting my small mouse in when not it use. I would highly recommend it.
The Canon Soft Leather Case is great looking, but inexpensive. I feel better knowing the the LCD screen is protected while the camera is in my bag. It is easy to take in and out of the case. I definitely recommend this product!
It's kept me from cracking my PDA case many times.
Ok, well, you get what you pay for.I should have known when the green light of my charger would not light up...that this battery was not charging.A complete dud. I need to return it but is it worth the blankety-blank postage?Next time I will get a Panasonic.
Though delayed, I wanted one for my Airport Extreme. Holds it well. Not only does it suit my Extreme but also my workstation, completely. Isnt too obviously visible either.. a good thought from Apple
I have not use another surge protector yet, but this monster power do the job well!! and this increase your rack case status.
I bought the eTrex Vista HCx as a back-up to my Garmin Map60 CSx since it appeared to have most of the same features for about half the price. I was very pleased with my decision because this little brother of my other one works just as well and has all the really necessary features as the more expensive model. In fact I can't see that it is missing any features except a way to plug it into a cigarette lighter for power or a way to hook up an external antenna--two features I really don't need.I like its small size (the antenna is built into the housing), the color screen is great and big enough to see, it handles a memory card, etc. It's easy to operate, though I find the Map60 CSx easier just because the buttons are on front and there are more of them. On the eTrex Vista HCx the buttons are on the side (except for the "joystick") and each button handles a couple of features. But with a little practice, it's just as easy and efficient as the Map60 CSx.It's a fantastic GPSr--and a great value for the dollar. I highly recommend it.
Used OnSale as the vendor (Amazon gives you a choice from a number of sellers) and received the Cables To Go 31351 as advertised. Plugged one end into my Belkin router and the other into our Dish 722K sat receiver/DVR and we were up and running. Timely shipping, too. So get yours from OnSale and avoid the bait and switch that other reviews have experienced. Best, AMW.
I spent a significant amount of time researching tower speakers. I had previously owned Advent towers, which were fine, but not that great. I was looking for two channel audio use, as opposed to home theater application. In the past, I had good experiences with JBL bookshelf speakers, and ultimately decided to purchase these. I could not be more thrilled. They reveal bass and mid levels which I wasn't even aware existed. Highs are pristine in their clarity. I am powering them through a Yamaha 200 watt receiver, which is hooked up to a Niles six speaker switch box. That seems to be plenty of power, although the draw is noticeable in the slightly increased volume level required for best sound. The entire system is fed through Itunes via Airport Express. With the loss of clarity (audiophiles will argue) associated with this importation, one would never know it thanks to how brilliantly these speakers produce sound.Music is an important part of my life; if I am home, there is music on. These JBL's are amazing. They are extremely heavy and they are rather tall, but their narrowness and rounded edges on the topsides diminsh their appearance in a room. I only write product reviews if I an item is either horrendous or phenomenal. The JBL's are one of the best investments I have ever made.
I just purchased my first DSLR camera and was a little reluctant to start using filters right away, but after using this filter all I can say is wow!!! I paired it with my canon eos rebel T3i and the pictures look amazing! Tiffen has been around for a long time and you can certainly tell by the quality of their filters! I would definately recommend this to anyone who is ready to try something new with their camera!
I love this keyboard, very user friendly. It divides the keys into parts and helps you to keep your hands in one place. It also has shortcuts to your favorite folders. The disadvantage is that it was purely made for Microsoft and I use a Mac Air. For example when you click the shortcut key for mail, it takes to thunderbird and not the the mail for Mac. The other thing that I don't like is that it is so big and requires a lot of space. Otherwise I recommend it for anyone looking for a comfortable keyboard!
This company is very very unprofessional. The unit looks cool and has great functions. The problem is that it breaks easily and the company has terrible tech/customer support. This unit has had a lot of complaints, do yourself a favor and go with a different company. I did.
I laid to rest my old HP All-in-One for the quicker MP830. Well, everything said in previous reviews is true including chugging ink. OH MY HEAVENS it goes thru ink like water off a ducks back. I had it 2 months and hardly had printed a thing on it and had to replace the ink. Now here I am only a couple of months later and now need to replace ALL THE INK. At this rate of buying ink at 15 bucks each and it needs 5 I could have purchased a color laser printer and still been ahead of the game.
i give it a 5 star because it gets great range. i measured it once and it got 5 and a half miles with hills. this radio exceads the ordinary radio by far. i have one and my dad has one and we can talk back and forth 2 miles with some obstructions. i think that the batteries work a very long time, i've gotten 5 hours out of them with the rechargable batteries. i got 2 mile radios about 4 christmases ago and they made barley half a mile. these are very good radio's and i would recomend them to anyone.
XFX PVT44AWANG GeForce 6200 256MB GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X Video Card (VGA/DVI/S-Video)My experience using Nvidia video cards have always been great. This one is not the exeption. It's a great card for it's price.
I am very pleased with this product. I have experience with Creative, Iriver and Toshiba MP3 devices and I like this one best of all. It is small, light, easy to use and has exceptional tone and picture clarity. Further, the Sandisk customer support is excellent. You can get them without a delay and they are very helpful in solving problems. As for Amazon.com, they are second to none that I have dealt with in making things right if the need arises.
I like how it sounds, I use the product with my mixer and the sound is nice and clear. I am going to buy another one for my flat screen T.V.VA is a nice place to visit too.
The Emerson Radio CKS5055S arrived on schedule. The internal battery was dead and could not be revived after charging for several hours. After inserting a new battery, the clock worked. However, the "buttons" that need to be depressed to set the time zone, hour and minute were damaged and only after repeated pressing, the clock was set to the proper time. Once set, the clock seems to work fine - it will be interesting to see if the clock automatically adjusts the hour when daylight savings time ends. This is the fourth Emerson Radio clock I have owned - the other three worked properly "out of the box". This clock is a replacement for one of the others that was damaged by a power surge following a storm. I like the clock but expect products that are not more than 5 years out of date.
I received my JanSport wheeled back pack today, and it's awesome there is so much room and it very easy to roll.. I can't wait to use it for school &lt;3
1) The provided with the camera Streaming USB Video Driver will not install on Windows XP. Read the p.8 of the manual. It will warn you that XP Hardware Wizard will fail, but promise that after four attempts, you will succeed. Guess what, you won't! XP will tell you that it cannot install this hardware since "The third-party INF does not contain digital signature information".2) If you give up and decide to go with Firewire connection, you are up for another surprise - JVC Firewire cable is not included and you might not be able to use another manufacturer cable (e.g., the one that comes with STARTEC kit sold by Amazon). It will simply not fit into the camera socket. According to JVC website - "JVC doesn't guarantee that computer, firewire card and JVC camcorder will interface flawlessly in everybody case." If you want to buy JVC recommended cable (VCVDV206U), it will cost you extra $$$.
The HD is as expected - beautiful picture. For years to come we will be viewing regular SD DVD'd. The SD picture is stunning. I also have a PS3 for my Blu-Ray but the SD on the PS3 is just fair. Both standards put out a stunning HD picture. This player is very well built - heavy duty aluminum throughout its construction. Loads and opens much faster than previous models and the price made it a reasonable purchase. I find many of my Netflix HD DVD's are HD-DVD. If one enjoys viewing @ home one needs both formats for the time being. The outstanding SD upconverting is the deal breaker for me. I have seen and owned upconverting players before - yes one's set will say it is 1080 i or p - but it does not look any better. This player makes SD look beautiful! From what I have viewed of both formats the HD-DVD are looking better to my eyes. The picture is a little sharper - on both the colors are fully saturated and stunning. For now enjoy - who cares who wins!
Doesn't leave streaks on my LCD monitor, great antistatic cleaner for all my electronics. It does its job. I only wish the little cloths were a tad larger ... but I knew the dimensions when I bought the product. That notwithstanding, if you want a good streak-free, safe all-in-one cleaner for your LCD screens and other electronics, you won't be disappointed.
This is very good .I put it on my bed .when i watch movie on bed .is great .I love it
I'm writing this review to clear up the inaccuracies in Amazon's description (and most descriptions around the web).Amazon's description says: "The CA-PS400 can charge up to two batteries simultaneously...A full charge (from completely flat) takes about 90 minutes."This is inaccurate. Take a look at the product in the picture, you'll probably think this unit is capable of charging 2 batteries at the same time. Unfortunately it can't. It can only do one at a time. It charges batteries "sequentially" - there is nothing "simultaneous" about it.At B&H;'s website you can find a complete description of this product that includes the following:"Note: The Charger will only charge one battery at a time."So please be aware what you're buying here - a charger that holds 2 batteries but charges them one at a time.
I have used Scotch Brite cloths for years and have never had a problem or been disappointed in performance or durability. About the only thing you can do wrong is use a laundry agent such as Bounce. I have hand washed these cloths and also thrown them in the washer over and over without a problem. I use them on desktop and laptop screens, TV screens, eye glasses, etc.
Alltogether this camera is good.Here the good things:1. It makes clear pictures and it is very very very very easy to use. (After five minutes I could operate all menus etc on that camera)2. It even has a macro function although the description at amazon.com says it doesn't. So, you can go 25 centimeters close to your object. (that's good if you want to photograph flowers, pictures and other close motives)3. The lenses are all made of glass (which is important, never buy a camera with a plastic lens!!).4. The battery lives long (300 pictures with one battery)5. For only $30.- additional you can buy a 16mb card and so you can hold 60 pictures at highest resolution.6. You can connect it to TV and watch your pictures there. It also has a slide show function, that means as you watch, the camera switches automatically from one picture to another showing all pictures that you selected.7. You can add or turn off each of the three optional flashes (red eye, bright background, regular).Here is the bad:1. No autofocus. For that reason I would probably buy a different one today.2. The highly celebrated special feature, the camera dock to recharge the batteries is NOT included.3. Here is something for people who don't know much about computers:A lot of computers (three years and older) DON'T have USB.You need to double check if your computer has USB input, if it doesn't, forget buying this camera. I have a 266MHZ Pentium and I thought it must be new enough to use this camera however it doesn't have USB. Also you NEED to have Windows 98 or newer to use this camera, otherwise you can send it back....4. Finally I want to say that nowadays cameras have so many features and are so sophisticated however THE basic thing, a simple plastic top on the lens for protection is not there anymore. Be careful not to get scratches on the lens with this camera. Even in my grand-greatfathers time this was a basic feature for all cameras, today it is considered as something special, isn't that sad?
i read all the reviews about this one and was prepared for a tough software install. It isn't tough so much as a bit of a drudgery until you get everything JUST EXACTLY RIGHT. I have a Samsung 40" lcd, older AV system (stereo only not surround), DVD recorder that I also use as a 2nd channel for PIP and to play movies of course, Motorola STB, 50 disc Sony CD changer, and a optoma projector i use maybe twice a month for movies or something on the 8 ft. screen.Anyway, in 20 minutes I had it all working, OK, but just OK. The software allows you to do things like turn volumes up and down on devices, decide on the starting channel, pick your own shortcuts for the LCD screen and much much more. After about two hours I had it about perfect. The next day i tweaked some of my shortcuts based on my experience. So the ease of installation was only about a 4 (and I'm a technical gadget guy). But the performance is astounding. I put 5 old remotes in a drawer and it's just as advertised. A fanastic purchase at $104 and worth the steep, one time only, learning curve.
This player skiped the first time that I went running with it. It comes with a running pouch so I figured it was the perfect player to go jogging with. It was not, so I am sending it back.
This is the best bang for your buck! The zoom is as much as anyone really needs and the resolution is phenomenal. Many prefer Nikon and other brands, but this camera has a glass lens -- not plastic or polycarb! The only thing you need to buy extra is a bag, hefty fast SD, and a UV lens cover -- no extra expensive lenses. Furthermore this unit is much less expensive than those other brands. Oh yeah, and Panasonic products are always focused on ease of use, so this thing has a low learning curve.
Original Toshiba and works like the original. Only thing I didn't like is that it uses the 3 prongs on the outlet instead of the 2 prongs (no ground) you get these days. The ground makes it bulkier and heavier than the original. Still the price is great for an original Toshiba adapter.
Excellent product, and still holding a great charge, even after a year. I recommend having 1 or 2 spare batteries if you use your camera even moderately.
Definitely holds 5x7 photos, which is what I wanted, however the page itself is narrower than my book.The picture shows it would fit an 8.5x11 book.
I bought my PiN 570 in London before starting a 6 week trip around the UK. Being a Kiwi, I thought I'd support the Kiwi product.Out of the box, the unit is well constructed, and has enough weight not to feel like a toy. The interface is a little cluttered, but the unit is a PDA rather than just a personal SATNAV, so you have to expect a little bit of on-screen infrastructure to handle the units other functions.The unit took quite a long time to get a satellite fix -sometimes more than two minutes. The SATNAV interface is not particularly intuitive -but it can be learned by reading the documentation.On the unit I bought, there were a couple of hardware/software problems. Pressing the joystick in the wrong direction during navigation caused the system to crash, which nothing (not even switching the unit off) would fix. This was only resolved by rebooting the unit, with the loss of all data stored and the tiresome "tap the screen here" re-initialisation procedure. This problem was a king-sized pain in the rear, as the joystick is used to navigate through some functions and it was easy to jog it in the wrong direction.The second problem revolved around a power cable that wouldn't stay attached -the slightest knock and it would pop out enough to cause the battery to stop charging. This turned out to be a hairline crack in one of the side clips of the power plug jack. Once the cable was replaced, this problem was solved.The maps were useful and accurate, but some of the underlying information was not. In Shrewsbury and Edinburgh in particular, Betty wanted to take us the wrong way down one-way streets. In Edinburgh she took us to the centre of the city, then declared that there was no satellite coverage, so we were on our own.After owning the unit for 6 weeks, I decided that the constant crashing was too risky to take to the States (where warranty on a UK purchased item might be a problem) so I returned the unit. Customer service was great, and I received a full refund almost immediately.This product could have been, and should have been one of my prized "can't be without it" units in my array of gadgetry. Instead faulty manufacture and poor interface design meant it was returned, and the money went somewhere else.Unit build quality - 5 StarsAccessory build quality - 3 Stars (faulty power coupling)Software nuts-and-bolts programming - 4 StarsSoftware stability - 1 Star (constant crashing needing reboot)Software interface design -2 Stars (if you need to read a manual to make it work, then a better design is needed)Customer Service - 4 Stars
The optics are not crystal clear, but good enough, and this thing weighs less than two ounces and can fit in a pocket. I am having great fun with it. I got it because I have nice binoculars, but I almost never take them with me on hikes and outings because of bulk and weight. This little gem can go anywhere all the time. Testing it out proves to be fun and useful. I am looking forward to taking it into nature to scope distant objects and wildlife. Comes with wrist lanyard and carry case with belt loop.
Easy to use. Works as promised. A bit expensive for a piece of plastic.
This is the best mono-pod I've used and I've gone through a lot of them living in San Francisco for 5 years. The strength of the 381 pro pod is fantastic. I even used it as a walking stick coming down super fast from upper yosemite falls. (I weigh around 160lbs and was carrying around 50lbs.) I wished it had a ball mount, but understand its best to buy a quality one overall especially if you have heavy lenses.Gear:Nikon D300/400mm
I would recommend this to nobody. I don't know where or what assists in the cooling. You can save your money and find an object to stick under or lift your laptop to achieve the same results.
Very light and flexible with good sound quality. Adjustable length is good. May be a little too flexible in the middle and loose its shape overtime.
I've never had to delete pictures from my camera to make room for more pictures on this memory card. Perfect amount of storage for a great price!
Introduction:I first bought a RCA pair of wireless speakers over ebay for listening to internet radio in my bedroom - that was okay, but lacked a headphone option and control of the channels I listen too -- and I was forced to hang out near the bulky speakers.Now, seeing the Acer/SonicBox thing for $40, I bought it - WORD OF CAUTION: don't get the KO version unless you don't need wireless. As long as you get the little blue pager thingee, you will be able to broadcast from the square transmitter thing 'up to 100 feet'. For me wireless was the whole purpose.Summary:It works pretty well even several rooms away on a different floor. In 2004 though, it looks like the manufacturer is out of business or not supporting the product and about a third of the preprogrammed stations don't seem to work for me. However, I love this product! Now I can listen to channels fro around the world from VOA to VOIran (!)Interesting Points I found:* The RCA 900 mhz speaker/transmitters I already owned seem to work with the Sonicbox - though not in stereo. I am trying to figure out how do something neat with this.* Pray your IRhythm works - mine worked well. I'm not sure how you'd get service or help if it doesn't work. This does seem to be the best remote internet listening choice.* I'm still trying to figure out how to get extra stations added. I have been able to add most mediaplayer format streaming stations, but haven't had any luck with ReadAudio stations added to 'your personal Z band'. I'm not sure how to get MP3s to work.* My PC is XP Home and seems to work fine with the tool. There doesn't seem to be much help for hacking or using this product on the web. I'm using these customer reviews as my primary help source! (Thanks Amazon for having the reviews in the first place!)* This product is actually a pretty cheap way to make yourself a pair of wireless headphones - just plug your good headphones into the pager thingee and an audio source into the transmitter input and you've got decent stereo - though I would not agree with other reviewers that the sound is better than a good FM tuner.* I have a CABLE MODEM (read: Broadband Connection) which makes the IRhythm a great thing to have. I don't know if I would think the product was so good if I didn't have a fast constant connection to the internet.It would be great if someone with a dial up modem could tell us all if the product is still any good -- for example, wouldn't it be cool if when you turn on the unit it was smart enough to dial up your internet provider and get you on line, even though you are in another room lying on your bed!
I've had this for about a year now. I put it in my bathroom to listen to. Well for 10watts, it's fairly loud, but in the shower it's usually all the way up. My bathroom is connected to the bedroom, so I keep it on volume 1 when I go to bed, I find that some nights it can be a little oud for 20 feet away, and the blue light lights up the whole bathroom, not good, but I've gotten use to it. I would not use this as your main system, for that I would go with the Philips HTS3555, that's what I've got in the living room, it'll shake the house. Overall this little system does exactly what I bought it for.
My wife and I recently purchased a Canon T4i. I bought this for that camera before we went on a trip to Glacier NP. I'm so glad I did! This filter screws easily on the front of my lens and allows me to take great photos of waterfalls with just long enough shutter speeds to get the cotton candy effect I was looking for.
This is a very easy to use GPS, with terrific graphics.
This Intel Core 2 Duo gives your gaming an unbelievable smoothness. Highly reccomended for casual and graphics intense gaming (although your graphics card and RAM has to do with it. I have a Core 2 Duo, 2048 RAM, 256MB Graphics and HD Surround sound).
I recently purchased this item. it took over 10 days to ship. When it arrived it did not work. I could not combine my antenna and satellite tv signals. The satellite signals were too grainy. I am also having difficulty returning this product. i bought it through amazon market place ( troy-dpt). I would not recommend this product.
Fortunately I have not had to test this devices ability to protect against a surge, but atleast it plugs in and provides power as expected. It is great for a sub. I have my sub off in the corner of the room and do not have a need for a full 6 outlet protector.Good purchase.
I purchased this set when my Logitech wireless set quit working after many years of use. At that time I was using the Kensington product on an XP computer.I then purchased a new computer with Vista with a standard multimedia keyboard thinking I would use the Kensington wireless KB and mouse on the Vista computer.It turns out that the Mouseworks software from Kensington is NOT Vista compatible. Their knowledgebase answer to any Mouseworks and Vista compatibility issues all state..."...there is no further need for the Mouseworks application as key features and functionality formerly provided by Mouseworks is incorporated into Vista. Vista supports programmability and configuration needs such as acceleration, application launch (keyboards), settings for right or left handed users, scroll speed, et cetera."I have searched and searched and I cannot find anywhere in Vista where you can program the mouse buttons. The mouse has 3 buttons on the side and a wheel button and the standard left and right buttons. I always have the wheel button set to double-click. The 3 buttons on the side are now useless without 3rd party software. See TIP below.The Mouseworks software also had settings for the speed when you are moving the mouse slow or moving it fast. I cannot find this in Vista either. I believe there are a few more features in the Mouseworks software that are not in Vista but I do not remember them.Kensington says they are NOT making the Mouseworks Vista compatible.TIP: For those in the same position as I am, you can download and install AutoHotKey and program 5 of the 6 mouse buttons. You will not be able to program the side button closest to you without the Mouseworks software at this time. ** Use at your own risk **On top of all of this, I emailed their support department over 2 weeks ago asking how to program the mouse buttons since they say everything is built in to Vista. Their site says you will get a response within 48 hours yet it has been over 2 weeks. NOTE: I emailed them again yesterday and also sent it to customer service.The soft feel of the keyboard does take a little getting used to and the primary mouse buttons have a nice feel and response (which I do like). The keyboard looks very nice with the leather wrist (??) pad (although it is a little small and is actually more of a "palm pad"). The mouse feels comfortable in your hand as well.If it was not for their attitude about the Mouseworks software and Vista, I would have given this product a 4 star rating. If I did not find the AutoHotKey program so I could program the mouse buttons, I would have given it only 1 star.I am still only giving it a 2 star rating because I still had to install other software in order to use their product.I would not recommend any company that will abandon their customers like Kensington chose to do. During my search for answers there were a number of people looking for the same thing for other Kensington mouse products. Some were able to use either Microsoft's Intellipoint or Logitech's mouse software. These did not work for me with this product.If you are using Windows XP and do not plan on upgrading to Vista, then use the rating of 4 stars. If possible, check the feel of the keyboard keys before purchasing. I did not particular like the feel but most of the keyboards available that I found felt basically the same anyway.
MY REVIEW ON THE KF60WE610 SONY VEGA:I WAS STUCK IN THE NEOLITHIC PERIOD OF TELEVISION FOR TOO LONG. MY 1997 27&quot; SHARP WAS SO DATED. THE OLD OAK ENTERTAINMENT UNIT WAS ONLY BIG ENOUGH TO SHOW OFF A 27&quot;, BUT BIG ENOUGH TO COVER A WHOLE WALL! OH, MY GOD!I STARTED GOING TO AUDIO VIDEO STORES IN MY AREA AND STARTED MY SEARCH FOR A LCD/HDTV. THE INTERNET WAS A GOOD SOURCE OF INFORMATION TO HELP ME MAKE A DECISION. I DID THE SAME YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW, READING OTHERS OPINIONS ON AMAZON AND OTHER WEBSITES. BEWARE OF THE NEGATIVITY AND RESENTMENTS YOU'LL READ OF PAST SONY BUYERS! THEY POO-POO SO MUCH, IT'S DEPRESSING. IT ALMOST MADE ME BUY SOMETHING ELSE.TODAY, I CAN SAY I HAVE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE. MAGNOLIA DELIVERED MY 60&quot; GRAND VEGA YESTERDAY. WHAT CAN I SAY, BIG SCREEN, BIG SOUND, BIG ENTERTAINMENT! I DO HAVE A LOCAL CABLE COMPANY (TIME WARNER) THAT IS SENDING MY SIGNAL. THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS THE PICTURE IS SO CLEAR. SO TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT WHEN BUYING YOURS. THEY HAVE HI-DEF CHANNELS THAT KICK ASS! INHD, INHD 2, HD NET, HD MOVIES AND MOST LOCAL CHANNELS IN HI-DEF SIGNALS. SPORTS, TRAVEL, WORLD NEWS AND MORE.OK, THE TV. NO NONSENSE. I BOUGHT THE MARCH 2004 MODEL KF60WE610. I READ ABOUT BULB BURN OUT PROBLEMS AND ON-OFF SWITCH PROBLEMS. SONY SAID THEY HAVE CORRECTED THESE IN THE NEWER 2004 MODELS. I WILL SEE IF THIS IS TRUE. I WANTED THE HIGHEST LCD SCREEN RESOLUTION MY MONEY COULD BUY. THE SONY VEGA HAS A 1366 X 788. IT WAS BETTER THAN SOME 1200 X 700 FOR LESS MONEY. THE VIEWING DISTANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT. MININIUM DISTANCE IS 7.2 FT. MAXIMIUM IS 12.5. I AM VIEWING FROM ABOUT 11 FT. THIS IS FOR THE BEST &quot;IMMERSIVE&quot; TV VIEWING POSSIBLE. MY FIRST DAY OF HD VIEWING I WAS STUCK! MY AMAZEMENT PARALYSED MY SENSES. THERE SHOULD BE A WARNING TO NEW BUYERS OF THIS SHOCK AND AAH. REMEMBER, I WENT FROM A 27&quot; BLURRY TUBE TYPE TO A 60&quot; (16:9 ASPECT RATIO) HI-DEFINTION WIDE SCREEN LCD FLAT PANEL. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I AM IMPRESSED. THANKS SONY FOR BRINGING ME INTO THE 21ST CENTURY OF TV VIEWING.AFTER WATCHING HD CHANNELS, IT IS HARD TO WATCH THE OLD ANALOG SIGNALS. HI-DEF VIEWING IS HERE. HI-DEF CHANNEL COMPANY'S ARE THE NEWEST AND MOST HI-POWER PROGRAMMING. THE COLOR, THE SHOOTING LOCATIONS, THE DIGITAL SOUND, HD CHANNELS RULE!IF YOUR CLOSE TO BUYING A NEW FLAT SCREEN, GET LCD, NOT PLASMA! PLASMA'S ARE CONSIDERED DISPOSABLE TV'S. ONCE THEY BURN OUT- THERE OUT. THAT'S THE A V GUYS RESPONSE TO PLASMA. LCD WILL AND ARE GETTING BIGGER AND MORE AFFORDABLE, (DROPPING 2% A MONTH...A QUOTE FROM THE CES CONVENTION IN LAS VAGAS). BUT DON'T WAIT TILL YOUR IN THE PINE BOX. GET A LCD/HDTV AND LIVE! AFTER READING THIS REVIEW OVER AND OVER, IT SOUNDS LIKE I WORK FOR SONY. I DON'T. I AM JUST SHARING MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS WITH YOU SO YOU CAN TAKE IT FROM THERE. NOTHING IS PERFECT, BUT THIS LAST 24 HOURS OF HI-DEFINITION TV IS CLOSE TO THE REAL THING.I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO POO POO TOO, IF NEEDED.ROGER H.CANOGA PARK, CA.
I needed an USB cable for my HP palm pilot. I looked everywhere for one, and was dissappointed to see the prices. So I checked on line at Amazon.com and low and behold there it was for a fraction of the price, even with the s/h. It didn't take long, and the process was simple, I recommend using Amazon.com for all your shopping needs!thanks again!
Sanyo DB-L20AU is a must have for Xacti users. No better or worse then the oem. Same charging time. Same usage time. Just don't leave home w/out it. Must have for those special moments.
I was suprised at how easy it was to set up and use. Now I can listen to a variety of my music and have pictures at the click of a button.
Dollar for dollar, the best portable GPS out there! I researched every make and model and customer feedback sold me. The unit is so simple to operate that no manual is included. None needed.I was up and running within 2 minutes!There are 3 controls: On/off button, volume control wheel and a touch screen that's intuitive. I opted for the optional dash mount and 12V adaptor - Worth every penny! I love its portability and use it between my two cars and company truck. Goodbye, Mapquest and Yahoo Maps! Awesome!
Lighter and easier to operate than one I had several years ago. Very user friendly and very easy to set up. Much quicker to locate itself than the previous model.
I saved up my money to buy a mini last christmas and i bought it and everythign was going great until about the 2nd month i had it. My sister had just gotten a newer version of the ipod and when she downloaded it to her computer itunes wouldn't recognize my older ipod and i couldnt put any new music on it. About a month later I started getting this weird symbol that looked like a folder and an exclamtion point when i'd go to turn on my ipod. So i looked on the website for troubleshooting tips and i tried everything but nothing worked.i couldn't turn on my ipod. Luckily I was still under warrenty so i sent it in to the repair shop and the sent me back a brand new one. Once again everything was going great up until last month. the battery ran out one day but thats no big deal i charged it until it was full like normal and the next time i go to turn it on it says low battery and it turned off. I know the ipod's batteries can die completely after about a year but 3 months? Now i will charge my ipod fully and it will say low battery and turn wwhile the little battery sign says full. this is ecspecially annoying when yo uare away from home and can't charge it, not like it help mine anyway. I am so frustrated with my ipod running out of batteries after every ttime i charge it makes me want to chuck it out a window. Right now i am looking at other mp3 players. Maybe this is a special case, but my mom and my friends ipods have both done similar things. I do not recommend this.
It works fine. It is really easy to install. All in all I prefer the 5 bay even with the extra work you have to do to install it simply because its nice to have a system drive and a RAID 0+1 array and that is five drives.
WEll DONE!I wanted a printer to replace an ageing Laser printer [300dpi, a dinosaur, yes I know.] and I have always bought HP.My wife suggested that I get an automatic double side printer , she had a HP at work that was very good and the double side printing was a godsend.Automatic Double sided printing? Definitely a MUST have. No more manual feeds and Ooops.. wrong side....Networked to boot!...what a bonus since I have a network at home.Egad! No reviews posted...ok..time to take the plunge and buy one.......and I have NOT regretted it! The printer is FAST, quiet! And the out put is superb! Who cares how powerful your computer is? At the end of the day, you are only as good as the printout and this is EXCELLENT! 1200 dpi every time!The on board 48MB is fantastic. Set up was a breeze. Set the printer in your software program such as word to double side printing and voila! Clean, crisp `automatic duplexing' HP calls it. I say AT LAST!The controls are simple and the display is nice and bright. The printer is always on but no matter, it automatically goes to SLEEP after a period of non-use and instantly `wakes up' when you send a file to print, be it from the scanner, word or other program. In sleep mode, the display goes of leaving a small green light on.It has been 5 months and it has worked beautifully. One can even get a print out of how many copies have been jammed [ so far NONE], printed, single or double sided, type of media used [ size and type of paper, envelope etc] this is especially great for an office to keep track of unauthorized usage of the system]The finish, quality and function of the printer are first class, superb! Buy it, you will well pleased!
This tripod is light weight and still sturdy. It folds down very compact and easy to carry. The legs twist and lock for height adjustment. Great design to make the flat platform for low angle shots. This was simply a great buy!
This is a great sub. It fills in the low base nicely. It is for movies more than music though.
I have had my eye on this printer for a while now. Not only is it inexpensive ($149 MSRP), but it is also one of the only home networkable printers out there. When I saw Staples had it on sale this week for $99 I decided to wait no longer.Setup of the wireless was a little bit of a headache. It took me a couple of hours. I think the probelm was with my home network's security settings. The solution I found was to totally reset my Linksys 54G wireless router to the factory defaults (no WEP or WAP security) and then install the printer. Following installing the printer in wireless mode, I then reset my my security settings to what I had before and set the printer to the same security settings.I really like the embedded web server which lets you go to the printer's IP address to check on its ink status, connection, etc. Output quality is what you would expect from an HP inkjet (which is good).I replaced my old Epson Color Stylus 640 with this printer and think that although the setup could have been more straightforward (or at least had more troubleshooting advice), it was worth the money paid.
This FM transmitter works very well with my 2nd generation Ipod. It gets 5 stars in that area but when I was trying to remove my Ipod one of the clips on the side broke off. It is a two part plastic unit. The ipod sits in the lower half and the top half snaps on over the ipod. Even though the clip that holds the top half on snapped off the transmitter still works fine and I use it all the time. You don't have to have the top half on for it to work. I love it.
I should have read more reviews before buying this ($&$@(@ hard drive. It seems simple enough, take it out of the box, plug it in to power, and then use either the firewire or usb2.0 plugs to connect it to the computer. However, it simply would not work with my windows xp sp2 machine. Every time it would show up for about a second or two and then poof - gone. I looked and looked for a way to make it work - but all I found was bad reviews of other ones that worked for a few days and then died. If you are considering this hard drive, or perhaps any western digital - consider something else.
About a year ago, I purchased 2 cheap generic USB WiFi adapters, not expecting much. They did the job, albeit they weren't fantastic.So when I bought the SMC2662W for quite a bit more money, I was expecting a superb product. I was quite wrong. This thing has given me nothing but headaches. On the startup of the computer, it will connect to the network (router is in a basement, adapter is on the 2nd floor, well within the range SMC preaches about), with excellent signal strength. Then a few minutes later, the connection will drop for no reason. It then begins searching for a network to connect to. However, until I unplug the adapter from the cord, and plug it back in, it won't find any networks. In fact, until I disabled some Windows services and installed some 3rd party software, the only way to reconnect to the network was to reboot the computer. I know my network is fine, and it's the adapter that's junk. Do yourself a favour, spend a little more money and get something decent.
It really works. I almost got rid of my Magellan 700 because the stock antenna would not pick up signals anymore and I thought the unit was faulty. As soon as I installed this baby, my untit had signal within 5 min and while I was driving. It gave new life to my Magellan...A MUST HAVE!
I discovered the joys of photoshop and so these colored filters have been relegated to the shame of obsolescence.I have had no issues with the tiffen filters not being glass however.
This review is for the whole garage door alarm system. This sensor works in conjunction with theSkylink GM-318R Household Alert Receiverthat plug to an AC outlet.----------------------Easy to install, easy to use, just like a baby monitor.I was worried too and felt taking a huge gamble when I decided to buy this garage door monitor. Reading the not so glowing reviews is not very encouraging. But I need it badly now. I let my nephew stay with us occupying our basement. Being young and working as a coder, he rarely sleeps earlier than 2 AM. Once, he left the garage door open until the next morning. My wife and I was so worried lest anything was stolen in the garage. We have our GPSs in the cars, tools, bikes, etc,. More so, within the last 6 months, we had three burglaries in the neighborhood. And lastly, with the temperature below freezing, the cold temperature will most likely shoot up our energy bill this coming months. Although luckily nothing was stolen that day, we have to do something to at least give us some peace of mind.My first reaction was to visit Smarthome, a company I know that sells this kind of products. I cannot find anything that is within my budget. So I went back to Amazon and found a number of similar products. The only thing that I found to my liking is this monitor set. The reason is, I want the combination of both audio and visual alarm. Not only that, it is also in the ballpark of what price I want to pay. Made in China.Just like a baby monitor, there is a transmitter and a receiver. You have 2 options of installing the transmitter; either with the 4 screws or the double sided tape (both comes with the package). I ended up using both as the doubled sided tape would not work because of the extreme temperature. The unit comes with a lithium button battery, install it to the sensor/transmitter with the positive terminal up. - This is how the way it works: There is a protruding plastic tube with the transmitter that comes down via gravity. When your garage door goes up, the tube goes down; and that triggers the alarm. When the garage door closes, the plastic tube goes back inside the unit; and that stops the alarm.The receiver is small, probably a mere 4 inches wide and 3 inches in height. There is a wire antenna, be careful not to accidentally cut it. You plug it through an AC adapter. You can switch the audio alarm (beeps) to hi, low, and you can also turn it off if you need to. We chose the hi setting. I thought it will be an annoying electronic shriek, but it turned out to be a more gentle repeating beeps.A lot of the complaints mention about the signal coverage. I did not experience any coverage problem. The garage is on the first floor, and we plugged the receiver in our bedroom on the third floor of our townhouse. It works just fine. Could it be that others are having problem because of their house structure? Metal grids, solid walls? Our bedroom is not even directly on top of the garage. So far, I don't have any problem with this product, and completely satisfied.
I purchased this camera basically because I wasn't quite willing to spend what an SLR costs but I wanted SLR functionalities. This camera isn't quite there. Its main defect is that the pictures it takes have a LOT of noise which was pretty disappointing. HOWEVER, for less than 250 USD, I am pretty sure there is nothing better out there. Physically it is really nice, I mean it's very well made, small, light etc. Using it is extremely easy and the zoom/image stabilization is very impressive. Also, once you take a couple days fiddling with it, you can improve picture quality significantly (vs. depending on the automatic features). Now, after using it for a month, all-in-all I am very happy with my purchase.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Recently, I decided to take a road trip from my home in the San Francisco Bay Area up to a tiny little town called Fall River Mills, around 5 hours north. I wanted to take my iPod, as there are very few worthwhile radio stations once you get on I-5 past Sacramento. I bought Monster Cable's iCarPlay transmitter largely based on the feedback from Amazon customers. I compared it to the iTrip and Belkin's FM transmitter, and the iCarPlay seemed to get more consistently positive feedback from Amazon customers. I should also say that an employee at one of the Apple retail stores told me that none of these units works really well, which I suspect is an accurate and honest assessment.Installing the iCarPlay and my iPod in the car was a snap, and getting the best frequency of the preset options was fairly simple as long as the car wasn't moving. Once the car was moving, it was difficult to know what frequency I was switching to because of the small print on the control, particularly while driving at night (I hate taking my eyes off the road even for a split second, as I'm sure most do). You make the switch on the control, then have to tune your radio to the appropriate station and hope that it will be static free. That part of the iCarPlay seems like it might be an accident waiting to happen. If you're going to drive with it regularly, and don't mind switching from frequency to frequency, I'd suggest preprogramming the iCarPlay's frequencies into your car stereo's memory so that you can switch at the push of a button.I got significant amount of static on all of the preset frequencies when driving through densely populated areas - like San Francisco. However, once I left the greater Bay Area (probably a bit past Fairfield on 80 East), the static disappeared and I had clear music virtually all the way out to my destination near Mount Shasta, which is close to 5 hours away. It probably wasn't CD-quality audio, but it was good enough that I didn't notice the difference. I did have to jack the volume up a bit, but beyond that I was impressed.The end result to me is that I'm pleased that I bought the Monster Cable iCarPlay. I'll keep it in my car for long road trips, and I know I'll be happy to have it on those occasions. However, for day-to-day driving in the Bay Area, the static will be too much of a hassle and I probably won't bother.
This is an amazing piece of technology! I cannot imagine life without this and cannot remember what life was like before this! Everyone should own one!
Great cheap sound card really good quality but push in the connector until it goes in. Works great with Ubuntu Linux 11.10 kernel version 3.0.17It doesn't buzz like other said it has a 7.1 3D sound so buy it!!!
my credentials: 15+ yrs live music, private instructor, several years directing worship music.also-- been running sound in house venues and portable events off and on for years. I am NOT, and have never been, a full-time music professional. But I am more than a hobbyist. I do NOT attach the moniker of "audiophile" to my name. I like to make music, much more than listening to someone else's. and I know what it sounds like, live, IN it.I bought these for something to use at my day job, in the rare event that I can. I wanted open-back so I could hear my surroundings. Well, these aren't going to the office. No way. They are staying at home.First day out of the box, was listening to a live recording from I believe Eva Cassidy. It was not a published recording and sounded like it was made on a 4-track cassette, or some such, right off the board mix. The details were so defined, I subtly heard one of the musicians shuffling about the platform, something I'd never noticed before. On other recordings I could hear the body of the acoustic shifting against the player. And on PLENTY of recordings I could hear vocal compressors pumping in and out, flaws in the recordings, and developed even greater dislike of the over-processing found on so many current releases.This is a great compliment to the headphones themselves-- natural, they just float in the sound space around your head. You don't hear the 'phones, you hear the recording, and you hear it very well.So if your source material is good, these are outstanding. If the source material is poor, they won't really be optimal, they reveal a lot of flaws, even though you may not be able to identify what sounds wrong.They do freely bleed a lot of sound everywhere around you; librarians will not like them; and they'd be useless in an airplane since there is zero isolation.But for the $, they'll touch other well-known brands at 3x the cost.
This was THE WORST product I have ever purchased. It did not even work! AVOID THIS AT ALL COSTS. IT WILL RIP YOU OFF.
Bought this router yesterday, and compared to my Linksys router which completely failed 1 day after the warrenty expired, I am thus far very impressed. Linksys slowed down the cable internet big time and made wireless internet nearly impossible, having to reset it every day. D-Link is by far the better way to go for wireless internet.
This was the best TV I ever saw, I cant believe how great it is. Anyone who wants a great TV buy this one. Its a great TV believe me. Everything works great. My friends our saving money to buy this dont choose any differ buy this one.
A little late of what I wait but finally I received the memory card. It is in great conditions and work good. Thanks
Purchased radar detector on line through Amazon just prior to our trip to New England from which we just returned. It worked just fine during the trip and we hope it will continue to be effective as time goes on. It would be helpful in the future, if there were some guidance in the initial info sent with the radar detector regarding what the various "bands" mean. I had to call the company after receiving the item to get that information.
You just invested $1,000 or more on your SLR ... where is it going to be kept most of the time? Yes, in a camera bag. So you don't want to go cheap on what's protecting your investment.As many other posters have stated, this back pack style bag is very versatile and fits my Canon SLR very well. It has multiple compartments that are adjustable by velcro and can fit a number of different lenses. There are also smaller areas for memory cards, cables, batteries, etc. Great bag and it gives me peace of mind when my camera is in it.
The picture above shows a bright electric blue. I saw the case and it's a very dark midnight blue, almost black in color. The case looked well made though and appears to be rugged. It's just that the color is so misleading.
this advice is not only limited to this router, but because of the default settings that it comes with, this problem seem to bite netgear users the most. if you experience problems where loading webpages seem to "hang", ie-the page begins to load but never finishes, one likely culprit is the mtu setting on the router. by default it is set to 1500 bytes, but this value is *too big* for some types of internet connections, for example pppoe. before you decide that your router is broken, try reducing the mtu value in the wan setup section of the configuration utility. this may not solve your problem, but in my experience 50%+ of all "broken" home routers could be fixed this way.for what it's worth, i've generally had good experiences with netgear kit.
My wife works from home and uses this every work day. She is very happy with the fit(she has smaller ears) and the sound quality has always been very good. The sound quality is better than the headset she had when she worked in the office, which was a professional telecom unit. We just bought 2 more, just in case they discontinue the model.
This is the second one! I received the rep[lacement under warranty and guess what?! It died too! after about just over a month of use. Sticking to brand from now on. No more chinesse cheapo burners.My old HP still kicking after 4 years, thats quality! Its true what they say, you get what you pay for. Learned the hard way.
Worked right out of the box after configuration was set. Easy to use. Directions for the those unfamiliar with networking might find it moderately a challenge.
Why did I wait so long to get a remote keyboard? Works great, a snap to install. Volume control very handy when watching videos from the easy chair.
The Garmin c550 is a very good GPS. It is very easy to use and its point of interest database is amazing. It seems to contain almost all of the business in our city (Sacramento, CA). We were able to find restaurants very easily. In addition when we enter "Macy" it located all of the nearby Macy's stores. We entered "Cingular" and it found all of the nearby Cingular outlets. Setting up the Bluetooth was very easy also. Once linked the "Caller ID" from the cell phone appeared when someone calls and it is easy as pressing the screen to answer and talk. Once the call is over another press on the screen hang-ups the call. Making a call is just as easy. You can use the voice call function of the phone, press the phone icon on a POI, or use the numberpad to make a call.As far as the GPS function, it works great. You can go to an address, a POI, a favorite, or to cross streets with equal ease. The screen is very easy to read, the Garmin gives you a warning well before an upcoming turn, and keeps track of distance and time to arrival. If you make a "wrong" turn or take a different route the Garmin will continually recalculate the route and continue to suggest turns and route directions. Even if you are not using the Garmin for directions it is very useful to be able to see the map of nearby streets to help finding your way out of confusing neighborhoods. We are very happy with the ease of use and functionality Garmin c550.
Everything about this device is great: Programmability: Super easy, battery life: great, button layout: moderate (until you get used to it). But...Buttons began to not work after only a couple of years in operation. Considering what I paid for it (I think it was around $200 when it first came out) I am not impressed by that fact. I am now shopping for a replacement. I sure hope the successor model is built better.
Cheap, with a car kit. Worked well in my cold car. Didn't work in the warm house. I took it back the next day. A classic case of you get what you pay for.
I had purchased this 3 years ago for my 9 inch DVD Player, which I really don't use as much anymore and was looking for a cheaper alternative to carrying my kindle to work every day and started looking at Dvd cases when I realized I already had one! If you're looking for a PERFECT fit for your kindle plus your adapter and even A Mighty Bright Light--THIS IS IT! Its lightweight, great to carry your kindle on bus or metro! And much cheaper than some of the Kindle bags. (we also have a couple Case Logic cases too...so many cheaper alternatives to toting your Kindles!)
From the Linksys Quick VPN Client 1.2.5 release notes (current version), "QuickVPN Client v1.2.5 has an interop issue with RVS4000 firmware v1.1.09 and v1.1.11 (beta).".From what I can tell, this router simply doesn't provide VPN capabilities as advertised. The current firmware and current VPN client are incompatible and have been for several months. It's well documented on the forums and linksys tech support (from my experience) cannot help. If you can some how get your hands on a 1.0.x version of the firmware you might be OK, but linksys won't provide it.
i really enjoy the product and it's really good as it was announced.
I really like this sleeve. It fits my 80 gig ipod very well, it's not too bulky, and very anti-slip. The included screen guard is ok, but not great. I have not used the arm-strap, so I can't say anything about that.
I love this camera. It is fun and easy to use. The photos are great right out of the box and it is pretty fast. I used to have a Sony Cybershot 7MP point and shoot and was unhappy with the color, image quality, and auto-focus speed. The moment of opportunity for perfect shot were often lost and the images were not that great. This camera is fast and produces great quality photos. Definately worth the money to get away from the constraints of a point and click type camera.
Great sound - good value. No wires all over the room!Very impressed.
Belkin has the reputation of being one of the best surge protectors on the market. Being in Florida, the lightning strike capital of the world, surge protection is vital for the well being of electronic equipment. I trust Belkin to live up to their reputation. The fact that this item also protects both cable & phone lines is a big plus.
First the good:-the picture quality is good, the colors are rich.Now the bad:-the speakers produce distortion-you cannot save settings associated with different inputs. This means every time you switch from one type of feed to another (watching a movie on DVD to watching regular TV via the satellite), you have to change the relevant settings. This gets to be time consuming and tiresome.Now the unacceptable:From the day I purchased this TV I have had sound synching problems. Sometimes the sound is off by as much as a second. My experience with Toshiba Customer support is very similar to the experience other reviewers have had: Toshiba tech support arranged for a local shop to examine the TV. They reported the problem to Toshiba and nothing has happened. I have had the TV almost two months now. Worse is, every time I call Toshiba to check the status, they cannot tell me anything, not even when they expect to repair or replace the TV.My hoped for outcome from this will be that I will be able to return the TV and I will then purchase another brand, probably the highly rated Panasonic TH-42PA20U
I wont be buying anymore Ipods at this rate. This product has more features, better priced, smaller and cooler than the Ipod (which is now my secondary MP3 player). I love the fact that you can record straight from the radio (which thankfully comes built in and not a $40 add on). Thank-you Creative. Cant wait to see what you do next!!
The palm will certainly revolutionize the way you arrange your life. At the touch of a button, you can connect it to your PC and transfer all of its information (which also means you can input information to your palm from your PC). There's a myriad of freeware available on the net that will enhance the performance of the Palm IIIx. The screen is great for viewing. 4MB is more than you'll ever need (I have many programs loaded, and thousands of phone numbers and appointments, and I only use 1.3 MB).The great advantage of the Palm IIIx is that it uses batteries (versus the Palm V and Vx, which are rechargeable), which means you don't have to carry your cradle when you travel, and you can get batteries for it anywhere! Small, lightweight, highly efficient. I highly recommend it.
Finding the correct memory at a reasonable price was not easy. This vendor and product exceeded my expectations. My computer works as well as a needs model without the newer systems and costs.
i dont remember the price but i bought these before and they work great and still do for mixed CDs
I'm using this to mount a camera light on my video camera handle. I need that extra space because my light will take up all the space. It works like a charm, but I have to play around with it a bit to align it properly.
Sceptical at first but after Testing its the same Quality as my cable that costs 14 times as muchYeah thats right, I bought 100ft of this cable for $30 and compared six foot of it to the 6 foot cable I bought for $50.Heres the CalculationPair of Six foot Cable $501 cable=$25Six foot from the 100ft reel= $1.80$25/1.80=13.8 thats almost 14 times as much.Well both cables are Cooper yes the $25 six foot cable looks nice but sounds the same, beyond that I could have paid over $100 for the same cable.Though research and talking to some freinds it is obvious that people and companys just talk up there cables to make TONs of money because people think the more expensive cable it going to do wonders.I have 99% pure Cooper thats all I need, end of my story.
I (as I'm sure several others) bought this with the mindset that my days of shelling out cash on a consistent basis for keyboard air-clearners were soon numbered. Sadly, it appears that I was a tad too hasty in my assumptions. For one, let me just start off by stating that the features the Connectland USB Mini Vacuum harness are fairly neat for the most part. It contains a retractable USB cablewheel, retractable brush, led-light mechanic (to help easier locate dust on the keyboard/notebook) and turbo mode switch (for higher vacuum efficiency). The problem here is that all of these gadgets are pretty much wasted on a useless vacuum (the core for using the entire thing).The vacuum hardly picks up any dust at all. Even in turbo-mode (which you must have it's button pressed down the entire time during use) the vacuum appeared to excrete more air than it should have absorbed dust. I actually experimented the vacuum on a tiny strand of hair (on a flat surface) and it could hardly even pick it up. When the retractable brush is doing a more robust job of removing dust from the keyboard than the actual vacuum itself, then you know there are definitely some issues.In summation, the Connectland USB Mini Vacuum could have been an instant recommendation at it's price (with it's nifty features). However, since it's vacuum hardly picks up any dust at all, I'd suggest skipping over this one and simply invest in a keyboard air-cleaner instead (or continue searching for a better mini vacuum). Since this just didn't cut it.
Does the job very nicely. Simple to attach to shoe and remained secure throughout my runs. Data captured even in forested situations.
The picture of the product, doesn't correspond. I am upset, it is not what I waited. The information indicates that it can settle until in televisions of 46 inches, however, I have not been able to install it in a television of 42 inches. The product is excellent, this it is an error of information of the product. The situation, leads to carry out a not wanted purchase.
Very nice, but it was too high by the time I got my laptop on it. I have shoulder problems and it was uncomfortable for me to use. It was very light weight and constructed very well. If you like a higher laptop stand this would be a great choice.
I haven't had the opportunity to take mine out in or near the water yet, but I DID test it before I put my iPod inside (which is highly recommended to make sure that you do not have a defective seal!) and it was truly water-tight.Operationally, it was perfect with no trouble using my controls. You just cannot operate the lock with the iPod sealed inside, but I don't see that as a problem. I would rather have a higher degree of security that my iPod will not be damaged anyway.I like that it is clear so that I can still see the beautiful RED color of my iPod through the box. The entire design is very impressive.
Logitech has always been at the forefront for making web cameras and their products are plug and play. This one is no exception. You just plug it in and go! I've had the opportunity to use this product as my friend had it and now through Amazon's Vine program and I was impressed by the image quality.The image quality on the Pro series has always been better than some of their other cheaper models and is perfect for people who may be using it for live meetings. The colors for this cam are true to life and the images are sharp. It's small (2.5 inches by 1 inch) and extremely portable and easily hooks on to the top of your notebook. I own the older version of this QuickCam Pro which has thinner prongs to hook it on the top of your notebook that caused the camera to fall over more easily. Logitech has improved the clip design that attaches the camera to the notebook for this model and it now stays securely on the top of the screen even if you are moving your laptop.I've not had focusing problems with this webcam like some other reviewers have commented. In fact, the camera focuses automatically on you and performs very well in the night in low light conditions (you need to turn on the "Rightlight2" feature for the low light optimization). Just give it about 10-15 seconds to refocus if you move more than a foot away. It can be set on auto or manual focus through the software and you can also zoom in or out on your face with the same software. Sometimes, I just have had to adjust the focus a little bit to make the image sharper if I want to focus on a specific object (other than my face) that is not right in front of the webcam. You can set the camera to follow you and it keeps panning in that mode which can get a little too much for chat. I've used this webcam on Windows Live Messenger with surprisingly good image quality (really crystal clear) over a cable internet connection. There is one caveat though, if you want to use this webcam to perform some fast action in front of the camera it will be pretty blurry even though the refresh rate of the camera is up to 30 fps (30 frames per second). There may be a fix for this problem through the settings, but I have not found it and I got the same blur even when I turned off the auto focus.The better resolution requires greater processor speed and works best with USB 2.0 so if you have an older laptop with a slower processor this will make your other applications freeze or slow down. They bundle the HP Photosmart software with this camera, which I don't use. I usually turn off the mic on the camera as my notebook has inbuilt mic.It also has a video-effects feature in the software, where you can substitute a shark or an E.T. like creature (there are 2 more options) instead of your face and it mimics your facial expressions, so the people on the other side will see a shark saying "Hello" and winking!. That will funny to use once in a while but it does not work too well in low light, you'll need to have a brighter light on your face for this feature to work well. It comes with a softcase which is nice for travel and helps protect the lens. The included stand that comes in 3 pieces to increase portability is a nice touch as you may sometimes not want to have the camera on the top of your notebook, especially if you work at a desk. Like other webcams you can broadcast yourself live with this camera or even take quick pics upto 8MP but since there is no flash the pics will not be too great in low light. You can also make video clips of yourself for youtube or Amazon video reviews.
After at least a year and a half of using other Sony and Shure ear buds, plus noise canceling earphones, I found these in my travel pack last week. I don't know why they were stowed instead of in use: the sound is the best of the ear-buds that I own, and they are the least expensive.To address a couple of other people's concerns, I find these ear buds to be very comfortable. However, unlike the others that I have, these don't come with different sizes. They either fit - in which case, you'll find them very comfortable even after four or five hours of listening - or they won't, in which case, you're not going to like these at all. And I can't tell you whether I have "average" ears or that compared to Dumbo, they're small. I guess "medium" is the best way to explain size. I always use the middle set of buds that come with others.As for sound, everything is relative even to audiophiles whether they admit it or not. I found that for ear buds, YOU set the equalizer on your computer or iRiver or iPod or iDon'tKnowWhatElse. The ear buds either can do a good job with these settings or you'll get static, breakups, muffling, etc. So, if this is a problem, cut down on the treble. Bass hasn't been a problem at all, but that too is a matter of preference.I like the fact that, though I can be in a world of my own, if someone calls to me, I can hear them. I can also hear traffic when walking.To prove how much I like these, I just ordered two more pair. Why? Because in this world, I'm always afraid that the manufacturers will stop making something I really like. (It's like the iRiver 4 GB player, probably the last AAA battery operated MP3 player ever.)
Works great for the price. Bass is a tiny bit overpowering, and I had to dial it down to almost nothing when listening to music.Overall a good entry-level surround set for what you pay. If you need more inputs, go with the 5500.
Although I bought this as a gift. I received the package in no record time and the person I gave it to, rated it high.
I like to put old home videos and TV movies onto DVD. These Verbatim movie discs always work well. I would recommend them to everyone who is transferring video to a DVD.
It's a cable.I don't know how long it'll last but it's cheap and it works perfectly.I had to wait almost two weeks for it because it got lost in the mail. But the replacement arrived in like 1-2 days.
My Dell Laptop D600 running Windows XP, didn't recognize the device when I plugged it into either USB port. I contacted Targus support and they stated that it should have worked and that I should try it on another PC. If it doesn't work on this laptop, I have no use for it. There is no CD ROM for support drivers and Targus support stated that I shouldn't need any drivers. Went to Microsoft website for compatibility and the device wasn't listed. I should have researched this before the purchase. I would not recommend anyone purchasing it..
Finally I found what I was looking for! Comfort, great sound ,and perfect for my workouts.
My Sony SDM-S81 was fine when I first got it, but now it's having major problems. Every now and then it flips out, creating a haze of flashing green pixels around dark black contours, red pixels around tan contours and blue just shimmers. Now it's even worse, flipping all the dark parts to gray lines unless I raise the brightness enough.I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, but i wouldn't recomend this monitor.And sony won't even look at it to be fixed cause it's been 6 months since i got it.
When I purchased the Creature System I was aware of the reputation JBL Audio had for producing some of the best sounding audio equipment on the market, so I knew I was buying a quality product. When the system arrived and I heard it for the first time, one word: WOW. The sound quality was more than I expected. Being a critical person when it comes to my electronics, I was suprised to say the least when I turned up the volume and heard the resonance of the subwoofer and the crisp sound of the satellite speakers. JBL Audio has done a magnificant job as always and I could not have asked for a better sound out of this system. By far it is the best value on the market. With electronics you often times get what you pay for. In this case, you get much more from the modestly priced system from such a prestigious name in JBL Audio. I sing the praises of the JBL Creature System and I recommend it to all looking for a sound to show off to your friends and make them Jealous.
This company does not live up to their promises when supporting their products. Once they sell you a product, you are essentially on your own if if breaks or does not work as advertised. I do not recommend purchasing ANY of their products. They will leave you high and dry!!!
The Goat's anatomy: MS Windows Win-1 through XPP/SP3The Diamond: This USB drive allows for F6 Driver InstallSo, for only forty dollars, you can add archaic hardware which you will use only once, but which does allow for the installation of third party hardware drivers during Windoz "OS" install.Vista does not require F6 install (The only good thing I have ever heard about Vista).If none of the above makes any sense to you, you should NOT buy this drive as it is a USB-1 drive. You should buy a USB-2 drive which is faster.If the above does make, painful, sense to you, then this is the drive for you!Yes. I do know about slipstreaming to avoid the F6 issue altogether. However, I had already installed XPP/SP3, updates, and a quite a few programs when I decided that I wanted RAID after all ... so I was hoping to avoid on OS reinstall.So, after failing with some other USB floppies, I bought this one. Sadly, though F6 does read this disk, and loads the drivers in appropriately without any problem, Windoz setup script fails at some later point when trying to activate RAID on an existing XPP install - so I did have to reinstall the OS after all (and did slipstream the drivers).I suppose one should be happy that MS did not require a 5.25 inch floppy, cassette tape, IBM cards, or punched tape to load drivers from.That is MS, always at the cutting edge...Anyhow. If you need to install F6 drivers, or if you need a floppy to boot from (say you are using an older sys-restore program - such as 'SecondChance') this item is a 5; however, if you just need (? why on earth) a USB Floppy it is a 2 - as it supports only USB-1.And so, only forty dollars (!) to be able to use the SATA/RAID on my seventy-dollar motherboard.Cannot beat that for a bargain? Thanks Bill.
The modulator is not a sophisticated device. Plug it in, stick a USB key in or connect an external source, tune the radio and ... play music.No common MP3 player functions like playlists, random/shuffle, song select. Just play from first to last with only a skip/back button as controls.No high quality music as you would get from an MP3 player or from your car radio/CD player. The bass is flat and high tones non existing, a bit like a distant AM radio station.But if you know that's what you get and this is what you are looking for (as I was) then this little device is definitely value for money.
Bought this as an upgrade to my oem battery terminals. This terminal broke when I attempted to tighten it. I returned it for a full refund.
I rececntly received my green Apple iPOD mini from the apple online store, and it turned out great. the 4 GB harddrive was more than enough (i have around 500 or so songs, and it only took up a third of the memory using apple's AAC format), and the easy syncronization from comp to ipod was a breeze - faster and simpler than anything i've ever seen. the aluminim casing is beautiful, as wel as the backlit LCD screen. for pricing, it dosen't seem too great, but i was able to pull off $30 from my purchase using a student discount. Sound quality is excellent - and so are the provided earbuds.Cons: the iPOD is great, but there are also many simple flaws - some of which i hope can be fixed using future firmwares.First of all - you can't delete songs from the ipod, you have to do it when connected from the computer (not very good if you pirate music - and you receive bad mp3's with the sudden buzzes that make you go deaf).Another is the sleep timer- you have to reset it every time you turn on and off the player.The hold button (very critical) is a little hard to move. also, within the first 2 weeks of usage, the touch wheel became dirty but it could be cleaned off with an eraser. Yes, eraser.charging was a bit awkward - you'll notice when you get it.The battery life is average - mine lasts around 5 hours and burns out completely. The instruction manual never tells you how long the initial charge should be - i charged mine around 4 hours through my laptop's firewire port (the manual says it takes around that long to be fully charged)..but take my advice - charge it double time even if it says charged - for the first initial charge.other than those, the ipod mini and is a great buy if your in for a high-quality mp3 player/jukebox. Apple has done it again.
I can't remember when the hell I purchased this. It must have been in 2008 or so but I don't have the item anymore. I do remember it worked for what I needed to do though.
The card (8GB) works as advertised and it's truly amazing how many pictures/movies you can take with your camera. I never have to worry about running out of space again while on vacation.
I OWN AND HAVE OWNED MANY PRINTERS: CANON, HP, EPSON , XEROX AND MANY DIFFERENT LEXMARKS:1100, Z11, Z22, 5770 AND NOW THE Z53. THIS IS THE FASTEST YET.I PRINTED OUT A TORO OWNERS MANUAL OF 28 PAGES IN LESS THAN 5 MINUITES. IT WAS EASY TO INSTALL ON WINDOWS XP AND FOR MY PURPOSES IT PRINTS VERY WELL. I HAVE AN OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA AND IT DOES A GOOD JOB WITH IT'S PICTURES. I'M NOT A PHOTO FANATIC AND THE PRICE WAS MORE THAN RIGHT.THE INK COSTS ARE HIGH, BUT THEY'RE ALL THAT WAY.THERE ARE WAYS TO ECONOMIZE IF THAT'S A PROBLEM.
The first one did not work after installing the drivers. Amazon customer service was excellent and it was easy to do a return by using their website to print the shipping label. The second one arrived immediately and it did not have any problems. We don't use this for a gaming system and it serves the purpose well.
These earphones are of excellent quality. Highs and midrange sound great, but unfortunately, the bass is too weak. My inexpensive ($50.00) V-Moda have a lot more punch without giving up pretty decent clarity. I'm a little disappointed.
This is my first digital camera and was the model I arrived at after nearly 2 months of research. It is small, has excellent image quality for a 2.4 MP camera, has very good battery life (I can shoot for a whole weekend with limited LCD usage on one charge). Hey, the price was right too (note that Amazon isn't always the lowest ;-).There are plenty of more detailed reviews out there so I'll just summarize that I'm very happy with my purchase nearly 300 photos later. I bought a tripod last week and have been having great success with very low light and panorama shots and the small size of this camera means I take it everywhere. Unless your needs are high-end (i.e. you need 3+ MP count, lens adapter, external flash socket and total manual control), you won't be unhappy with the 4800.
This item was sent to me, even though I ordered the MINI SDHC card. Be warned... they will send you the wrong item!!!
i got this with the Pepsi Stuff point'sthere great earbuds i have never like earbuds as they fall out of my ears but these with the rubber ends help them stay inso if u have had issue with the earbuds staying in get theseand the sound is greati have also got this Coby Mp3 With Pepsi Stuff Point's but i had got the 2g model and i cant find it nowCoby 1GB Flash Sports MP3 Player with FM Radio (Black/Red)and it works great with the earbudsbottom line if ur needing something cheap but that is still good i would say get theseIm new to the reviewing so im sorry if its not much there
This is a good product, no doubt, and the service was excellent. No complaints here. Please keep it up.
I'm not going to say this is the best lens ever, theres obviously higher quality lens out there, but I think for the price and what it can do, its great. I'm a newbie to photography with a Canon T1i. Love my 50mm Canon lens that was only 99 bucks, but the kit level Canon telephoto was not impressing me at all. I think I got a little sticker shocked when I started looking for some wider angle and telephoto lens. The Sigma looked like an interesting combo. telephoto, wider angle, and a macro function for what seemed like a decent price. It takes awesome pics with good lighting, it does struggle and induce alot of blur with lower light situations. I have a tripod but its not the greatest quality so the significant weight of the lens make me readjust abit more than i'd like. Zoom quality is wonderful since i'm doing more nature hikes and I don't want to stomp all over things. The macro feature has been working great with the recent wildflowers. The macro feature only works at 200-300, but with good light it works nicely with great back ground blurring and bright colors. Its been a great lens to experiment with, stick it in your shopping cart and watch the price, also theres usually some amazon special that will give you an extra discount if you check back regularly on the product page.
I read some of the excellent reviews before my purchase, so there were not many surprises. The name of the set is different on Amazon than in other stores, which was a bit confusing. Microsoft itself calls it the wireless optical desktop - comfort edition. My impressions after a few weeks of use:Pros:- The radio signal appears to be strong and is resistant to interference. I've got a Gyration Ultra cordless mouse, a WiFi router, and speakers near the base receiver, but both the keyboard and mouse work without a hitch.- The keyboard is relatively comfortable to use with good tactile feedback, and the faux leather wristpad is nice. Microsoft has a knack for well-built keyboards.- Love all the extra buttons! They are reprogrammable with the Intellitype program, which is included.- The zoom function is pretty nice when the type on the screen is too small to read. I don't have to always have my reading glasses on.- The mouse is ambidextrous (one of the few wireless mice that isn't ergonomically designed only for righties).Cons:- The mouse has only 2 buttons plus the scroll wheel. Most of the newer high-end optical mice have more programmable buttons.- The keyboard is not a true ergonomic keyboard (despite the "comfort" label). Although the layout is slightly curved, there is not much wrist angle reduction when typing.- As others have noted, the F Lock key and the new and improved function keys are a serious step backwards to all of us used to working with the old function keys. For example, I am used to hitting F12 in some programs. Now, by default this is set as a "print" function. I've printed out more than a few pages accidentally.Overall I am reasonably satisfied with the keyboard and mouse, but as with most Microsoft products, I think it will take a few iterations to get things really right.
I am very happy with my Playdock. I am a Massage Therapist and to my surprise, many of my clients not only noticed that I had a new system, but also commented on the improved sound quality. For my use, I have a pretty low volume, so I haven't really tested it for louder use.
Serves its purpose well. Simple, easy to use. Dependable. Small and easy to find space for.
I bought this 20" Apex flat screen television to replace my girlfriend's ageing 12 year old bedroom TV (19 in.). She loves it!The MTS stereo sound (5 watts) is good and the speakers do not distort at full volume. Because of the flat screen and advanced technology the picture is sharper, cleaner, crisper. As you can read, the Apex has a 181-channel tuner and a V-chip.The best was the price. This was a great price and a very good TV.
I think this lent is excelent, you can capture image with a long distance. and the imagin are great.
The radio sounds very good if one can ever find the right spot for it and find the angle for the antenna.I WOULD NOT PURCHASE THIS AGAINP PURCHASED AT AMAZON
great product. only one thing, if you leave in europe the ac adapter not work
I ordered this to help me take my work with me wherever I go. I am very active and needed something I could carry with me without being a bulky hassle. But one thing Sony forgot to design was a clip of some sort so that it doesnt fall out of your pocket so smoothly that it's lost within the first day of posession. Granted, they do have a "keychain" hole on both ends of the device with which to attach it to somehting which is less likely to be misplaced. But it didnt even fit nicely on a thin half inch ring, much less the main ring of my keys, and they dont supply even a small nylon cord built for it's poorly designed holes. It's too expensive a gadget to have a poor tether assembly, and it's too easily adoptable by a passerby. The usefulness of the product however is very high. It just needs a better design.
I have used this card reader for about 6 years. I have owned several of them to use at work with heavy use. Once these were updated to be a different product, it was harder to find and I have tried about 6 other card readers that all broke within a month of heavy use.To this day, I will never use another card reader until these are no longer around anywhere.
Junk. Don't waste your money. Only five pins wired through, no plug and play functionality. Poorly shielded cable, lots of ghosting.
I am impressed with this Memory Card, has good speed and seems reliable so far! San Disk and Transcend are the only cards I purchase. San Disk may have an edge on Trascend....but are also slighty more expensive.
This brand was top rated by my DVD manufacturer. So far I've used them for data back-ups and recording videos. I've rewritten over more than one of the disks and have experienced no failure. I would definitely buy this brand again when I need more DVD+RWs.
These phones are heavy, a bit awkward, and look a bit dated unless you want to look like your about to construct aircraft carrier traffic. However, the sound they put out is completely incredible.The diversity and ability of these phones is great. In classical type music they show off their large dynamic range and nuances, Throw on some dubstep, and they can blast so hard you will be blowing your nose cause they just rearranged your sinus passages. (Great for getting rid of a prolonged sinus infection!)Clear tones, booming bass hits, great isolation, and overall unrivaled sound quality.Also a strange feature i really found i liked, but didnt know about before i bought it, the cord exits the phones on the left ear cup, instead of the right. Nice for a right hander.
Last year during one of our snowboarding trips we brought along a laptop so that we could watch a movie during the drive. Only problem was that no one could hear the movie because the laptop speakers didn't have the volume. I thought it would be great to just plug the laptop into the car audio. My first thought was one of those tape deck adaptors, except I don't have a tape deck. Anyways, long story short I started looking at USB FM transmitters.I received this one a few weeks ago and it works awesome. Granted, there is some distortion in the signal, but it is minimal, similar to what I get with my iPod's FM transmitter. It is a nice clean little device, and I really like the fact that with the included software I can pick any channel in the FM range to transmit on. Some of the other ones I looked at were fixed, or required setting of dipswitches.
After recently purchasing a new HP printer, I had to get this ink cartridge. Compared to the old Lexmark printer I had, this ink cartridge is a bargain. It only costs around $12 compared to the $36 for the color Lexmark cartridges I used to have to buy. I don't print many colored documents at home, so for me this cartridge is just right. The colored documents I have printed have come out looking professionally done with no smears or smudges. However, if you have a lot of colored documents to print or pictures, you'll be better suited to buy a laser printer or pay to have your photos and large colored documents printed somewhere else.
My bike light went out and I replaced the Toshiba batteries with these. The light didn't work. These are weak batteries and for bike lights don't use them.
iLINK port doesn't work any more after plug/unplug for several times. Once it is dead you can no longer download/upload video to your computer. The cause is due to defective electronic component from SONY, this issue has not been found for other brand camcorders and I am not sure if it has been fixed for SONY's other models. You can do a search on Internet and you can find a bunch of complains about iLink of Sony camcorder, also the repair cost is very high.
Not much to say about these. There are 100 on the spindle, and I've tried burning about 20 of them, only two of which were successful. I'm going to donate the rest to a school, in hopes that they're compatible with the school's computers. I'll buy some other blank DVD media instead.BTW, I bought a spindle of 100 CD-Rs from Verbatim at the same time, and I have had no problem with any of them.
I gave these heasphones as a gift. I was told "These headphones work great, Thanks!" For the price you can't go wrong. The best features are the ear pieces sits outside the ear not pushed in the ear and the over the ear clip/hook keeps the headphones in place while walking or exercising.
A very good machine at a good price. Lets face it folks, you don't need or want to spend a lot of money on a VCR today considering that any movie buff is now buying movies in the DVD format. The only reason we need a VCR now is to tape TV shows. That being said, this machine has good taping and playback quality. One very important feature it has is that it tapes in all 3 modes, SP, LP, and SLP. I have noticed lately that for no good reason many VCR's no longer have the LP mode, the 4 hour mode on a T-120 tape. I have a high end JVC VCR that doesn't tape in that mode, ridiculous. One thing that bothers me about most VCRs being made now is that you need the remote to use many functions like timer recording etc.. If your remote gets broken you're [out of luck].You can't change the tape mode either. My old Fisher you could do everything with or without the remote control. This is progress? Well, anyway you can't get a better or more reliable VCR than this one for the price and more [higher priced]ones won't show a noticeable difference.
This fit perfectly with my Meade telescope that has the tracking system and my Canon AE-1 35mm camera adaptation ring that goes where the lens would normally attach to the camera.
These headphones are very comfortable and are stable enough to be used while running or walking on our treadmill. The setup process couldn't be easier. Just plug in the base to the wall outlet and the other end into the tv with one of the included jack types, including the small and large headphone jack and RCA type jacks. The sound is clear and undistorted, and interference free. We use these headphones in the basement so range isn't an issue, but other reviews indicate that these headphones have great range as well. For anyone unfamiliar with this brand, Sennheiser is a reputable brand and well known for its quality aviation headphones. I would definitely purchase this product again.
Works great. Just got back from our cruise and the bad did fine. Held my eos rebel xt, extra lense and camcorder.
Awesome GPS for the money. Not sure if I'd pay retail for it, but it was a deal of the day so i figured i'd jump on it before going on vacation to somewhere i'd never been before.Along the way and because traffic was crazy for all 8 hours of the trip i decided to try to get lost. The GPS didn't even miss a beat, picked up signal approx 10-30sec after passing the exit i should have taken or taking a new unplanned one. either way it was a long drive but it was interesting without getting lost and trying to find out where i was.I've used it numerous times since then and haven't had an issue, haven't updated it yet so we'll see how that goes if i decide to, but it works perfectly right out of the box so its not a high priority.tl;dr : excellent GPS for the price that works right out of the box
estoy satisfecha con la compra, este multifuncional tiene todo lo que neesitas para cubrir las necesidades de una pequena oficina!
Pretty basic spy novel, not particularly literary. I expected more from a Costa Novel Award winner.
I use the the Targus with an IPAQ 2215. I find that's it's indispensable, but quirky. The cradle (rubber covered stiff wires) works best for &quot;squared&quot; PDAs (my Ipaq has a rounded bottom and can rock), and you may need to tilt the PDA for the infared bar to point into your IR reader. (If you use a flip-style case, you will have to remove it for the IR bar to beam into your IR reader.) I'm not crazy about the cursor arrow key (it's not a regular cursor &quot;arrow&quot; key), and the split-up space bar keys do sometimes have problems. As another reviewer remarked, downloading the drivers from Targus.com is much easier than using their included CD-ROM.
I bought this battery as an extra one for the Nikon Coolpix S10 digital camera. I prefer original spares for my equipment.
I liked the hair dryer but after less than 2 years the heat stopped working. The retractable cord didn't really work so well after the first few months. You had to push it in.
I first bought this card 3 years ago and have captured, stored and transferred thousands of images without a single issue, error, or lost image. 2 years ago I purchased another card and have been using these in my Canon SD550 and my Nikon D50 SLR cameras - switching them back and forth between the devices with no problems (remember to reformat). So a year ago rather than take a chance on higher capacity cards that aren't getting reliable ratings, I bought a 3rd card and again... no problems at all. In the SD550 camera this card has an exceptionally fast write speed (n/a for D50 due to buffer any card is fast) and in my USB 2.0 card reader it has a tolerably fast transfer to computer speed. I have taken these cards to mountain snow, 105 degree heat, and 150 feet underwater -- they have performed flawlessly each and every time.
Great way to protect data and carry back and forth from offices, court houses and home - work. Thank you!
Pros:-- Wonderful image quality, especially with RAW mode. Photoshop Camera Raw plugin 3.1 will read it (yeah!).-- Wide range of image size and compression options.-- Very good wide angle lens, great for travel, landscapes. The overall range from wide to portrait is ideal for "street" use.-- Excellent macro mode.-- Very low noise for this kind of camera, ISO 400 is actually usable!-- Solidly built. While not attractive, it looks very purposeful and serious -- which it is.-- A nice complement of direct use buttons with command dial. Keeps you out of the menus for most things.-- Supports both CF and xD cards.-- Long battery life - about 450 shots.-- Unique swivel on the color LCD, works great.Cons:-- Slow! This is the main thing you give up vs a DSLR. Raw shots take 7 seconds (!!!!) to save. Image review is fairly slow and tedious.-- Autofocus does not work well in low light. You end up doing lots of manual focus, which is not ideal on this kind of camera.-- Menus are a bit clunky, take a while to get used to. I have to admit I like the Canon approach better.-- Panorama mode only works with xD cards.-- Lens cap pops off when you turn it on. Kind of humorous, actually.Conclusion:In the level of "prosumer" cameras (right below entry DSLRs), this is probably the one to get if you're looking for an ideal travel or "walking around" camera (but not if you primarily need telephoto/image stabilization). Excellent image quality with great detail. About as feature-packed a camera as you'll find.If you want DSLR-level images but are not quite ready to make the jump (or can't afford to), or if you want a serious backup camera, this is the one.4 stars (-1 for slow speed)
It makes moving through lengthy documents and web pages a breeze.As some have already noted, the forward/back function keys are not the easiest to use but work OK.The zoom keys are not as easy to use as using the CTRL key/scroll wheel to zoom in and out.It is big for a portable mouse but I like it as I can use it both with my laptop and deskside computer by just moving the USB receiver.Not really the best for any kind of gaming requiring fast, consistent response as it sometimes lags or just doesn't respond.I just got it so no idea of what durability will be.
We have owned this camera since about a year ago. Really terrible pictures. We have put through about a dozen rolls of film on it, and although with time it has improved, the first images were really out of focus. It's like it needs to be broken in! Recently, the photos have been getting better, but it always produces pictures where the objects in the background are more in focus than the image in the centre of the photo that we orignally focussed on. I have taken many pictures in my life, but my old 110 camera did better than this!!!
A decent radio. But let me dispell a few misconceptions. First, the suggested list price of this radio is $109, not $199 as it states above. Thus, the savings is much less than stated (but it is still a good value). Second, those who say it "blows away the grundig G4000" etc. regarding sensitivity are overstating. The radio is very sensitive, but so is the grundig. In fact, if you read the reviews of the grundig on amazon there are those who say it blows away the kaito. In fact, at this level of sensitivity, the better radios tend to be very close -- if you hold one at a different angle than the other it might get slightly better reception than the other.... and vice-versa. I have tested both and they're similar, although the grundig has a richer, fuller sound, but flimsier antenna (my grudig's antenna just fell off). I would not recommend the KA1103 for its sound, as others have done. Although audible and clear, the sound still does come from a tiny speaker and it shows. Still, I'm happy with this purchase and hope that with time the quality holds up.
We use this card with a Fuji A500 5 mp camera. The write time is a little slow, but not more than two seconds, so no big deal. Stores nearly 500 images at the 5mp setting.
Had the luxury of not needing it right away. Cost was fine and delivery to house was great.
The camera is great. It is quite small and takes wonderful pictures. I'm still learning how to use all of the features, but it is very easy to use.
I bought this little battery charger for my riding lawn mower. The battery on this mower is a bugger to get out of it's chamber. I hooked the battery charger up and basically forgot about it all winter except to check it about once a month. This last spring, I changed the oil, filter,sharpened blades etc. and removed the charger. The tractor started on the first turn over and away I went!
I have this ant. mounted on my pickup and it puts out a good signal when well grounded. In particular I transmit better to the rear of the vehicle because the signal planes off the bed of the truck. Easy to tune.
I had high hopes for this camera. I was impressed with all of the features and ease of use. However, after shooting around 200 pics with nearly all of them being underexposed, I have decided to return the camera. Most of my pictures were underexposed by 2/3 to 1 stop, and yes I know that I can easily use exposure or flash compensation, but after spending nearly $800 I figure the camera should shoot well without me having to do that. The underexposure makes the full auto mode completely useless, therefore none of my family would be able to use the camera. I know some people are getting this issue fixed after having sent their camera off to Canon, but again I don't think I should have to do this. I will move on to a different camera.
Many powered USB hubs are not able to handle the load if all of the devices plugged into it pull full power. This hub does.The USB specification requires power to be provided to each port in multiples of 100mA from 100mA to 500mA (0.5A). This hub is powered by 3.7A, which is enough for all seven ports with 200mA to spare (presumably to power the hub itself).This is especially important if you use devices that need a lot of power. For instance, if you use a web cam, which won't work on lower power, or charge devices, you need a fully powered USB hub like this one to speed things up.
well i havent recieved my card as yet. but i think that you guys should of read the requirements and specifications on the card before installing it. This card doesnt support agp 4x . which means u probably installed the card in a 4x agp slot and killed it because the voltage level caused problems. I have a 8x agp board so hopefully i will be able to test it out. After testing i will tell u guys how it works. thanks
Other then tint the screen it did not work. You are still able to see the screen from almost every angle.
the product looks ok but i have when i use the battery thatcomes with it,it doesn't work, but if i use the original batteryit works fine,and when i use opteka batt without the grip it works okso idont know whats wrong
I bought this lens from 47th street Photo, it was delivered when they said it would be, and I consider it one of the best in my collection. It beats the Nikkor 18-70 kit lens that came with my D-70 in both resolution and contrast. On my Fuji S-3 in raw mode it has sent my Nikkor 50 1.4 and 24 2.8 to the storage shelf. Aside from its solid construction and smooth functioning controls it has the kind of contrast I remember from my days with Leica and Contax cameras. It is now my standard lens.
upgraded to vista and needed a printer that worked with it. had hp psc 2410(which i was very pleased with). I feel this is a much better unit. I have 3 little girls, so i do a lot of photos. Have printed plenty of pictures and the ink still shows almost full. The quality is exceptional. The only small complaint is the warm up time is a little long, but will deal with considering everything else is great.
If you spent more than a penny, you spent too much. The sound goes in and out during operation, and the bulky shape makes it hard to get around, save your dollars.
I purchased this projector for my classroom and LOVE it. It has totally changed the way I teach. My school has since purchased me a projector like this one and one for each teacher in the entire building!! I totally cannot imagine teaching without one of these things ever again! It is wonderful!
Does exactly what it is supposed to do. However because it is made in china, you should not gnaw it or you will get lead poisoning.for 10$ plus 5$ shipping its a must!also, you can buy cord extenders if you want to run the audio to a receiver.
I love these things! I certainly can't think of an easier or better way to organize CDs (software and/or music) and DVDs that used to be scattered in different places. Though the software is functional and is a boon to finding titles and spitting out the disc easily and quickly, I have some bones to pick with the software developer(s). The mouse wheel will only scroll the cursor on the active screen. It does not scroll the window. I have 2 units daisy-chained. If I select a disc from carousel 1, it ejects. But if I then select a disc from carousel 2 it will not eject unless I double-click it again. Neither flaw is a showstopper but thought the negatives (albeit minor) should also be mentioned. I communicated these complaints with the distributor and was told that there is a new version of the software in the works. I hope I see it soon.
Very Nice Teleconverter. Use w/D-80 and 70-300 Nikon G lens. Nice coupler, very tight and stable. Waiting for the 'no light loss' version..
I have tried the refills and have learned my lesson. Never again will I go with anything else but Epson original ink! If you care about the quality of your prints you should do the same!
did not have clip pin to holed down heat sink to motherboard have not used it had to buy another one i wasted my money but its looks really good but ill need to spend about 39.99 to get the the clip of a new one to use it
People attempting to use this thing while driving should have to mount flashing strobes on top of their vehicle. I bought this thing last year (when it was already a few years old) to use with my IIIxe. Why? Because I'm an impulse buying gadget freak. I should have researched more. I only paid [money], as I ordered it new from the marketplace sellers...but sadly, it's not even worth that.The software doesn't seem to play nice with 98SE or XP...it seems to have a limit on the number of commands you can issue before it crashes out...completely wiping the map you spent an hour customizing. On the Palm, the maps are hard enough to read sitting on the couch...reading them in the car takes some serious visual acuity...we're talking some breed of hawk, here. I had to ask my girlfriend to drive around town just so I could fiddle with the device from the passenger seat.I don't think I've used it since that day. It just takes up room in my glove compartment. And lastly, no...this thing will not fit in your pocket. Maybe if you frequently carry VHS tapes around in your jeans you won't notice...but I can barely stand my Palm in my pocket by itself. The GPS adds a few inches and about half a pound to the package.If you really want a GPS, you'll be willing to spend the money on a real one. Stay away from this thing. Just go tear up some money if you have the urge to order it....
I recently replaced my 14 year old Velodyne FSR-12 with the DD-15. I did so because the FSR-12 was struggling in our new house with larger great room, and because the DD-15 was on sale due to its being replaced soon by the DD-15 Plus (at considerably higher price).The DD-15 is cruising in our new house. It really provides the bottom end that my Klipsch Heresies cannot. And it does not run out of steam at high volume, like the FSR-12 did.I am mainly a music guy, not so much into home theatre. The DD-15 brings music to life and makes the singers and instruments seem to be in the room with you. Everything you need is included, and the calibration software is a snap to use. The cabinetry is first rate. I got the cherry finish, and although I can't tell if it is really cherry; I would not bet money against it. It looks that good.I am quite pleased with Velodyne as a company, and I love my DD-15.
Yes the product blows, but it does it in a great way. Needed this to supply the recommended extra cooling option with this famous assistant fan for the Sabertooth P67 by Asus.Installation was a breeze, did not need to remove anything from the motherboard in order to install this fan.Temps are from 2 to 3 degrees lower according to Asus Thermal Radar.Other thoughts:1 No biggie, but I agree with the other reviews here and there, It would have been great if Asus included this fan along with the motherboard.2 Upper PCI slot's space must be sacrificed to use install this fan.
The Quantaray 28-200mm/F3.8-5.6:EF is an "all-n-1" auto-focus zoom. One use is as a good walking around lens for those on a budget. Another use may be for those learning photography. While not an "L series" Canon at this price, I have found it to be an affordable value with good optical quality and a sharp autofocus. It has a great aperture range in appropriate light (i.e., it is not a "near dark" auto focus use lens ... get a tripod and switch to manual 'M' mode on the lens for that).Currently, (Fall 2010) you can pick these up used for just over $100. I think this lens is well worth the money.
When my 20-year-old receiver finally succumbed to a glorious smoking, burned-electrical-smelling death, it was time to find an economical replacement--in this case a refurb Onkyo TX-8222. When it arrived, I was pleased to discover that it was simply a return due to "cosmetic damage" (I never saw so much as a scratch on it).Since I no longer listen to much music over the stereo system, it was to be used primary when I play movies and video games, often over my headphones.It has all the basics. And that's about it. Over my headphones, the sound quality is pretty decent with a little modification with the bass and treble. But over my speakers, there simply isn't enough range to make very good sound. The two dial bass/treble combo just doesn't cut it.Now granted, my speakers are not top-of-the-line, but my 20-year-old receiver could do a lot better with those same speakers.The quality of the receiver itself seems very good--I haven't had any trouble with it, and the controls are fairly intuitive. But I can't help thinking that this is one of those cases where less is not necessarily better. My overall feeling on the receiver--its OK. Just OK.
The 135mm f/3.4 APO-Telyt is for you if you find yourself in 'urban exclusion mode' a lot to keep images simple. It's the sharpest lens available in its focal length.It also brings up the smallest frame in any of the Leica M-cameras. For this reason, it's best used with the M3's 0.91 viewfinder magnification, or an 0.85 M6 TTL or M7. It can otherwise be hard to make out what you're trying to photograph.A super lens for ski photography because of its light weight and small size, mine goes everywhere, unlike some of my auto-focus behemoths. A photograph of lights marching up-slope at Squaw at the end of the day produced no flare or visible chromatic aberration. It's much better than the decades-older 135mm Hektor I used to use.It shares the reach-into-it-real look of images from the 90mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH, but if you really need the narrow view, only the longer lens will do.
I work in a callcenter that is very, very noisy . I had been looking for a callcenter headset that would work with the communications system, block out the noise and be comfortable to wear all day. What i also liked was that the earcup goes over the ear not on the ear. This headset has met all my expectations and coupled with the MX10 Amp I can interact with the techs and listen to music in the background. Great Product Guys.....
This new Kodak digital camera's color and sharpness is unbelievably crisp and clear. Includes all software for editing on your PC. This is a great camera to bring on a long trip or just shooting around for fun. Recommendation: Buy
I use the voice recorder to record and analyze the lectures for the classes I am attending. This particular model I've purchased as a replacement forOlympus VN-960PC(thanks to a colleague's recommendation). What a world of difference! The quality of the recording is just amazing - despite the fact that the lecturer was situated some 15 meters from me and that his voice was not particularly loud. Moreover, I used to place the recoder on the armrest next to my seat - a recipe for recording all noises, clicks, and squeaks happening nearby, yet they don't have much effect on the quality of the recording. It is a pleasure to listen to the recordings.Another big plus of this model is that it has a built-in USB plug and it conforms the USB mass storage protocol. Translating from geekspeak, this means the following. You don't need to mess with cables (proprietary or otherwise) to download the recordings - the device plugs straight into the USB socket. Moreover, the device is recognized by your PC as a disk with audio files on it - no special software is required. I cannot over-emphasize this point. It means, you can download the recordings anywhere - on any PC with a USB socket. Also, it is well known that proprietary software written to interface such small devices is notoriously buggy and difficult to use; after all the company sells you a piece of electronics, not the software. My previous voice recorder (ironically, also by Olympus) came with such software and it was a nightmare. You couldn't download software from their website, it was only supplied on a CD. It crashed on a regular basis. It didn't work well for non-Administrator users. It insisted on staying in the system tray all the time eating the CPU cycles. It was dog-slow. Last but not the least, it made sure one could only use Windows to download the recordings.All of the above are non-issues with this model. You plug it in and you are good to go - just use the Windows Explorer to copy the files to and fro (yes, you can place MP3 files onto the device to make it act as an MP3 player (I haven't tried it, so I cannot say anything about the playback quality, but hey, it's a voice recorder, not an iPod). Moreover, plug it in Linux and it is instantly recognized as well, which is a major plus for me.There are downsides, but they are petty compared to the upside. First, I wish the controls were slightly more obvious. I still don't know how to fast forward during the playback (apart from slightly increasing the playback speed). At some point, if I become really desperate, I might resort to reading the manual, but I wish it was more obvious.The second peeve is the battery life indicator. It has two states: "battery full" and "battery almost empty." The last state is somewhat ambiguous as one can still squeeze good 4-6 hours out of such battery. The other state is basically "out of juice." I wish the battery indicator was more fine-grained.Overall, unless you have some specific needs that might warrant a specific feature set, it is a no-brainer for me to wholeheartedly recommend this voice recorder. I did not regret buying it for a moment and neither will you.
I have been wanting a digital frame since buying a nice camera and I must say that I have no regrets in purchasing this one. If you have the patience with downloading and discerning how to work it with little to no instruction, I think you will agree. I bought this model after comparing reviews on others. I wanted to be able to set a slideshow to music. Note to husbands and dads...if you want to really impress your wife, set a slideshow of the family to the "Remember When" and/or "There's Go's My Life" and give it to her as a gift. I did this for myself (I am a mom) with pictures of the kids growing up and even made myself cry when it was finished. Partly because just getting the project done was such a task in itself. The instructions that come with the frame are useless. You really will have to figure it out on your own, but with perserverance it can be done. If you have trouble with music files, just let me tell you.. I could only get it to read .mp3 files, so if your music file has a different file extension, find a way to re-save it and then transfer it to the frame's memory. I don't know what you call the cable that connects the frame to your computer, but you will have to have one these to download files to the frame's internal memory. It doesn't come with one, but luckily I had one that came with my digital camera. Also, if you want to change the frame from black to others that are pictured on the box, I have no idea where you get them. It does not come with the other frames pictured on the box, but the black one is nice enough without them. Strange how the instruction booklet details how to change the frames but doesn't mention one word about how to download pictures or music files to it. Go figure...oh well. I bought 2 more of these as gifts for my mother and mother-in-law for Christmas and loaded them up with pictures of the grandkids. I can't wait to give it to them. The product itself is excellent. The instruction booklet is terrible. I am only rating the product, and as I said before... if you have the patience it is well worth the time to figure out. Beautiful picture quality! One last note... it has a pretty nice built in memory (128MB), but if it is not enough for you, there is a port on the side and you can just slide in your flash card directly from your camera. I have not tried the video option, but I am sure it would be nice too.
For such a great size, this card is a lot faster than I thought it would be... With that in mind, I still haven't been able to fill the card to reeaaallly test it. But that's a good thing!!Shortened review:Fast, reliable and consistent..... And the current price (after drop) isn't bad either :-)
After about an hour of wearing these, I feel like my head was squeezed in a vice.As for the sound, it's not bad but the mid-bass is overwhelming and the bass extension is pretty poor. You will like the sound if you are after relatively small headphones that have lots of bass (for their size). If you want to listen to classical, or something that requires more balanced headphones, these aren't for you. They are catered to the "DJ" crowd, and would probably do a good job at that as they have very good sound isolation.
This product is dismal. I give the vender and the product one pity star.No return policy or info. The DVD broke in 5 uses and was far from stellar. Cheap construction, limited options and slow loading times. The up convert sounds good in theory, but you can not really see any difference especially on larger screens. Up converting is an unsuccessful attempt at alchemy! If you want HD you have to start with an HD format not a normal format and then expect to create something that is not there. All and All a poor experience that ended 90 dollars poorer and with one more square foot of land fill real estate spoken for.
This radios are more than worth it at this price! Just buy them already you won't regret it! I use them everyday as a LPO!
I've bought this memory module for my wife's old Toshiba notebook. After using about 3 months can say, this is great memory module.
Hmmmm. Where to start?NETGEAR - Big company with reliable COMMODITY datacomm equipment. Great idea: network drive enclosure for multiple disks at reasonable price So I bought the SC101 for use as backup network drive. ...... what's not to like?1) almost non-existent documentation in the box2) wizard that didn't display completely within the window boundaries (and adjust sizes (excuse me, i guess that was a learning experience) only some user configuration time lost readjusting font sizes)3) initial backup was 20 hours and still ticking when i pulled the plug ..... upon investigation (at the NETGEAR site) it was duly noted that "alas" the SC101 does not perform well on wireless networks. This was especially ironic since the packaging illustrates my EXACT laptop to wireless router to network over ethernet cable configuration....... After wiring my laptop DIRECTLY to the wireless router, the backup took only 3 hours.4) But then I lost connectivity - repowering the SC101 brought connectivity back. Upon investigation (at the NETGEAR users group) i noted that the unit has a tendency to go to sleep.(never did get an idea about the timeout period - but would be willing to investigate and document as an SQA consultant at a reasonable rate (:-)) The NETGEAR users group did suggest a number of work arounds of which i didn't feel i had adequate skill set - but I did find that using my backup software to provide a periodic backup in advance of the timeout kept the unit alive.5) contacted "official" NETGEAR support (by email) waited a day for responses like:"We apologize for the inconvenience it might have caused. Regards." ........6) After noting from user's group that others had similar problems for a few months, I asked support when the issues mightbe addressed. "Look to our website....." was the response.BOTTOM LINE: Product does not operate as advertised, Support is non-existent. You're on your own.....
I've been using this flash with my XSi for almost 2 weeks. And what can I say? The flash really improves my pictures! (I'll be posting my pictures using the built-in flash, without any flash, and with the Phoenix flash soon.)Anyway, I really don't know the technical terms yet but the "red sensor" (the red transluscent plastic in the flash that bounces of a red light) coordinates well with the autofocus of the camera in really DARK conditions. When I tried to use only the built-in flash of my XSi under the same dark condition, it can't detect where to focus. So during those instances where you would want to shoot indoors where the light is scarce, the flash complements the XSi especially when using the kit lens at 18mm, f3.5.But just to inform those who are about to buy this, if you are considering a flash that looks classy, you might want to look for another one (Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras/Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras). The back of the flash, which is not shown in the pictures here, really looks cheap! (Don't worry, I'll take a picture of it so you can judge for yourself.) If you're expecting that the flash has an LCD at the back, you're wrong. It only has a switch and a long horizontal dial to manipulate the distance of the flash. It kinda reminded me of the flash I had in one of my old school film cameras which had poor aesthetics and was made of brittle plastic.Well, if that's not an issue for you, then go ahead and buy this! After all, as one of my friends told me: "it's with the Indian, not the bow and arrow."
I got the screen but at first it doesnt retract at all. the worse thing is that the screen fell out of the enclosure within 2 days. luckily I bought it from amazon so I got a replacement within a few days.the replacement works perfectly, I can easily retract it completely . I bought the cheap optoma ep716, so this is more than enough for the SVGA projector.the result is pretty bright and clear picture and I am happy with it. I only give it 4 star since it failed me once.
This was is the best little FM radio I ever heard. I like it. Great sound for a great price.
After a lot of research, I finally decided to buy this set. Being stationed overseas didn't help as far as choices but when I saw this at the BX...I had to buy it. For me, it was a $2099 sticker price and so far I don't regret it. I have friends that have other HDTVs so seeing theirs help with the comparasion.Since I own a 360, I was really happy to try my new HDTV with it. Of course since I only have the stock component cable I can only play in 1080i. So far on RAINBOW SIX VEGAS, I can tell the difference...can't wait for Mass Effect and Halo 3!!I don't have an hd dvd or blu ray player so I can't see the full HD at home but from seeing the setup at the BX (tv and blu ray), its top notch quality. I did buy some monster cables for an older Panasonic HTIB that at least got the res to 480p. Im thinking of buying a newer one that has HDMI that would upconvert but thats another issue.All in All, I'm pleased. No problems yet but its only 4 days old. I pray nothing happens but luckily I got a plan from the bx.UPDATE!!!Well something happened. Sometime in June, the unit would turn completely off after awhile. The only way to solve it was a power reset as told to me by a Sony Tech Rep. Well in Late Aug., the unit would no longer stay on. Everything was fine except that it would turn off. Got it back to the BX who shipped it to a Sony Authorized Repair center. According to them, the panel was defective. Not sure how that causes the whole unit to turn off. And it won't be repaired til early Dec. since it take 30 days to replace the panel...other than a ridiculous repair time, TV was a champ in its prime.
I find this unit easy to use,accurate,and time saving. We just love it !!!
I ordered this battery as a back-up for my Panasonic Lumix camera. The battery arrived on time, and fits and functions as advertised. Also, the price was excellent.
I love this keyboard! This is , in fact, the second of this model of keyboard I have purchased (for different computers, the first keyboard being still in use). I highly recommend to anyone to get one of these keyboards for themselves!! :)
My younger brother gave me a gift certificate for my birthday and I knew I wanted an mp3 player. This is a workhorse. The fist and most important thing I found out is that you need the correct CD ripping software. If you have a sound blaster 5.1 and are running windows 2000 or windows XP then download the Creative Play Center. Using that software will allow the mp3 player to display the ripped cd's title, artist, song and track number to be displayed in the LCD screen. Nice feature! The battery life is not 15 hrs as said but closer to 10 or 11. That was not important to me because I use it in the car when driving. I also purchased the KOSS car adapter kit and that elements the battery problem for me. The sound quality is excellent and the controls are laid out nicely. It is a light weight unit which is also nice. I do wish the LCD was backlit but for the price, who can really complain. It has had no skipping problems when driving on a bumpy road. I am very happy with the unit and think that the price is ridiculously low. It is a GREAT BARGAN! Buy one today, you will not be sorry.
UPDATE:This printer really sucks - it has a counter that shuts it off when it gets to a set number of pages and then requires service before you can print again. NEVER EVER buy a printer that shuts down just because you printed a set number of pages. I am changing my review down to 1 star=============Like all other reviews...this machine eats ink. If I had read the reviews here, I never would have bought it. But I have it now. I have had one since they came out almost 3 years now. I added it up. In that 3 years I have printed about 250 sheets of paper. And I have used 12 ink cartridges. That means I am getting an average of 20 sheets per cartridge. At US$13 per cartridge, I am paying over US$0.60 per sheet printed. I could have bought a whole new printer by now with the money I spent on cartridges for this hog.
Last year in buying Toshiba DVD player (3109), I took the leap and bought my first non-Sony TV related component. It was also Toshiba's first series of entry-level players. In word I have been nothing but pleased and the quality fo the experience and the usability of the machine. It is more solidly built than comparable machines and there is no discount on features. (All this was at a time when many other mfgs were shipping bug-ridden players -- sound-sync issues especially -- in order to get product to market by xmas.) A year later I have no wish to upgrade, I've basically given up my VCR and I had my brother buy the same one. Highly recommended. You won't regret the additional($) you didn't spend.
We LOVE the Harmony 1000 Universal Remote. It has eliminated 5 clickers. It's not difficult to program and is very 'user friendly'. We should have gotten it sooner!!
I bought these cans all the way back in January, but thought I'd make a review now since I've nothing better to do.The sound from these headphones is great. I use them to listen to primarily Rock, Classical and some Metal. I don't know much about headphone lingo, but I know they sound crystal clear with anything I throw at them.The only complaint I have is the headband build quality. Over the past 10 months, the band has cracked a considerable amount. It's no big deal though, since Sennheiser offers a great 2 year warranty that I plan to take advantage of soon..
The product arrived on time and was exactly as described. It was the Lexmark brand and was priced about $20 less than on the Lexmark site. The free shipping made it an even better deal. The product is in use and works just fine.
The vcr part stopped working, so i sent it in and they sent out a replacement or fixed it. Other than that, never had problems except the dvd door got stuck once and wouldn't eject the dvd.Still worked great after that.
Well, first thing is that Amazon says this is kelly green, and it is not. It is the black/grey one. I do not have the time to return this because my class has already started.Pros: guide book is included and is easy to follow, it comes with a hard plastic cover which I like.Cons: It is very lightweight and moves around too easily because there are no rubber feet on it. Slides off the table or book with ease. Also, the it does not slide into the cover easily. It takes a few tries to feed it in each time, and is really cheap feeling. I am pretty disappointed, but I guess it is nice to have a cheap calculator if you just need it for a class and won't use it again in the future. Unfortunately, I will also need it later, and may have to purchase one I like using all the time.I have a silver edition TI-83 which I absolutely love and have used for years. It is probably skewing my judgement of this one. That one is very well made and I would highly recommend to anyone. This one I need for the financial calculations, but I think I should have picked a differnt calculator. I just trusted TI because of the good experience I had with their calculators in the past.
These headphones are SWEET! They are very comfortable and they sound awesome. I'm wearing them right now, and I can tell you, they make my [$$$} discman sound GOOD.Few problems though. On mine the right ones spring mechanism broke. Also, the cord is TOO LONG! But it doesn't bother me that much.The bass is nice, (but not as someone mentioned, WILL BLOW UP YOUR HEAD) and they are very stylish. Plus the cord looks cool.Overall I reccomend you buy these as they are very nice headphones.
this tv took me about 20 minutes to set everything up, convergence of the colors was probably the hardest part but even that wasn't too bad. the size is perfect for a small living room or even a good sized bedroom (which is where i have mine). the functions on the remote are very clear. and all the picture modes work great. watching a t.v. show in 4:3 format just seems stupid. full screen or zoom mode is by far the way to go. distortion or not it is still a great picture and after watching it a few times you get used to it. with a progressive scan dvd player, s-video and component cables the picture is almost unbeatable.
I use this on my Nikon 85mm f/1.8 G and it's a great product. There's no added flare, and now I don't have to worry about cleaning the hard-to-reach inset lens. Also, my lens's threads are plastic and now that I have this filter on, I don't have to worry about stripping them. Because I won't be removing it any time soon!
So having the CST55's and a CSS55 for roughly two years using the TV as a center channel, I finally put the CSC55 in. I use the theater system only on my PS3 to game and watch movies in VIA the fiber optic cable.In regards adding the matching center channel to the towers, I find that it really brings out the midrange more and fills the room with a more natural sound. Immediately I noticed with movies that voices were far clearer and balanced. For gaming, I can't believe I went so long without it as the power of sound that this speaker produces it unbelievable.Visually, this unit as it is a very sleek and attractive. The only thing I didn't like about it is that it lacks and product documentation or hardware for wall mounting.
Dropped right into my Dell Dimension with no problems. The computer recognized it with no configuration necessary. I've been using it for a couple of months now, performance is great, and there have been no issues.
This was not a genuine Belkin cable and it did not work when I plugged it into my printer. I'd give it zero stars if I could, very disappointed....
The Good: This little thing is much better than most routers on the market. We prefer the Apple devices for our wireless network, but we run them through this router, because it's more reliable and customizable. It's much easier to open ports with this device than with Apple Devices, not to mention the DMZ capability!The Bad: Sometimes it overclocks and we need to unplug and replug back in, but that's probably my own fault for overclocking it via too many download connections.The Bottom Line: My favorite router to use, great with bittorrent, and a great price, too. I am very pleased with this little device.
I love everything about these speakers - the cost, the input options, sound quality - everything.I took my kit, bought 4 speaker stands for each corner of my room, and hooked up my TV over optical so I can channel all of my media sources through the single channel. Works great; had mine for 6 years now and I still love them like the day I got them.I get a lot of comments about my stands, they are simple 2' tubes with a 3-sided base. At the top, there is a threaded fitting, so you can fit a 90 degree "L" bracket onto. You'll need to bend the 90 degree bracket out to about 135 degrees. Once you do that, unscrew the base off each of the four satellite speakers. If you can keep the nut on the inside of the speaker in place, then all you have to do is bolt it up to that "L" bracket.If the nut falls off like mine, you have to take the speaker apart. Pop the screen off and pull the rubber feet out of each hole where the screen posts would go. Take out the screws you can see and the speaker should separate and you can retrieve the nut. At this point, you can try to get the nut to stay, reassemble and then bolt it onto the "L" bracket. What I did though, was just bolt the back half of the speaker housing onto the "L" bracket before reassembling. Much less of a headache IMO.
I bought the Samsung 32" because that's all my TV cabinet would hold, but also because of the excellent reviews this model has received. This is a sleek, light unit. It's been years since I've bought a TV, so this was a nice surprise.The picture is looonng, instead of squarish, which took some getting used to. But it didn't seem to make things out of proportion or odd. We were very impressed with the clarity of picture, the great color, and the big sound.We're not much into lots of techy stuff, so this plug & play TV was a real treat.
I absolutely loved this case! I purchased it awhile ago and it fits my ipod 2nd generation perfectly. I love the baby blue color; it's much brighter and prettier than the pictures make it out to be. It's easy to slide your ipod in, and the case keeps it secure, but it's still easy to get the ipod out of the case. Great price too, if you purchase the baby blue one! (The price varies based on what color you choose.)This is a great case I and recommend it for all!
Despite of the ramdom problems reported on the reviews, I thought I'd be lucky enough to have this little device working properly at home. I wasn't. It worked great for the first 5-10 minutes, then sound gradually starts to fail until mute. After trying out several configurations, turning on/off all other devices around, etc., I tried to pair it with native bluetooth in my PC. And that did the trick. It works fine now. Just wondering what I'm going to do with the rest of the pack (transmissor, usb cradle, remote control, all useless...).
This filter works great for protecting your lenses. I purchased 3, and put one on each of my lenses!
This is just what I wanted to upgrade my Toshiba M15 S405.It works flawlessly.
I bought this thinking I would not need to re-load a bunch of software and it did save me from loading or reloading much of it. After I did a clone copy, I did have to re-load Outlook for my email and I did have to re-load my Roxio Movie Creater software. XP seems to be working fine. Not much help from the 800 number. This drive is fast and you get 93% of the advertized storage space. The other 7% goes to the indexes.
I bought a new car a week ago, and leading up to that purchase, had a sound-quality stereo in mind. The car has space for a double-din unit, though I didn't like the look or functionality of any that I'd seen. I'm a little too old to enjoy color changing faces or ridiculous graphics. I just wanted a clean, simple front panel and outstanding sound.I came from alpine, and thought I'd just keep it, but the features and reviews on this unit won me over, so I gave it a shot. A lot nicer looking than the new eclipse decks, more features and a lower price. As for the 4v vs. 5v vs. 8v pre-outs - the voltage matters less than the impedence, and any high-quality unit should have very little noise.As for functionality - it took me a bit longer to figure out than other units, but in the end its logical. The 2-knob system is fast to get at all usual functions...except mute (att)..which may not be available on the deck, only on the remote??? For ipod usage, with the new model II interface, scrolling is fast enough, though nowhere near as quick as the ipod itself.Sound quality - WOW. The installers had it set up when I got the car back, and it sounded ok. I have focal component fronts, a JL 8w7 sub in front-mounted box, and a JL 450/4 amp. Nice stuff, should sound good. Immediately, it was very bass heavy, which showed off my new sub well, but it got tiring to listen to. I put the car in the garage, used the included mic, and had the unit auto-setup. 6 minutes later, it was like I'd gone from boombox to a $10,000 system. The auto eq and auto time align are not gimmicks! I was told by my installer that the eq's on most decks aren't used by SQ systems, because they limit the quality rather than enhance it. Not so in this case. Here, the deck does all the crossover work, including adjusting the slopes. There's a seamless sound from the tweets to the mids to the sub, across all types of music. If you get this unit, USE THE AUTO SETUP!!!! Even if you want to tailor the sound more to your taste later, it sounds far better when you start with the auto time align and eq. My old alpine had a very sharp boost on the sub when you tried to bring the bass up. You can do that if you want with this unit, however, it's also easy to make a nice gradual slope up on the low-end. I liked the interface of my 9825 alpine, but in the end I could never get it to sound in 3 years as nice as I could with this in 6 minutes.If it sounds like I'm impressed, I am. I've been fortunate enough to hear basically everything out there, and I have to say that if you're looking for a sound-quality no frills head unit, this is the one. Pioneer has a less than stellar quality record, so make sure you get a working one! This model has a history of poorly internally grounded RCA's. I was fortunate enough not to have this problem, but you'll find that ALL negative reports on this unit have to do with factory defects on the rca's. If you're unlucky enough to have that happen, trade it in, get a good one. Don't get turned off by their quality control - when it's good, it's REALLY good. Car audio is a compromise, no matter how you look at it. Cars aren't the perfect audio environments. But, that in mind, this deck makes things sound about as good as they can without complex measurement and outboard eq equipment.
This product is a very good player with only a few minor flawsPro's-Great battery life(@11 Hrs.)-Storage space for at least 30 cd's-Very small and light-Radio a very important feature lacking in the ipod-No included softare (just drag&amp;drop from windows explorer)Cons's-No built in recorder-Menu navigate is extremly difficult and takes awhile to get used to(be sure to read and save the manuel)
this is my second set of Pentax binoculars.....in my opinion this model UCF 8x24 is superb in all respects.
Sorry folks this is NOT an absolute answer, it has the same performance (which is not much) as the rest of the competition, the advantage is that it essentially matches the iPod, self power from the iPod battery, and can be tuned to any available frequency.HOWEVER!There is a hack (search the web) to boost the signal power, however you are still at the mercy of your stereo competing for other frequency which cause interference.If you are a serious iPod road warrior and want absolute crystal clear audio HiFi, you need to install an AUX input adapter, which connects to your stock/aftermarket stereo (if your stereo does not already have RCA input jacks).BLITZSAFE -dont be fooled by the name, they are leaders in the industry, there are others brands like P.I.E. and SoundGate, which work well too.Just do it.
For its price this is a great product works great with my ipod. I use it all the time and it has not broken yet.
I read all of the reviews before purchasing this product and it did perform just as described. I am very happy using it with my S9100 and have been able to shoot a lot more clear pictures with it than without it. The built-in flash was so limiting and now I can do so much more. The only draw back was that I had to read the owners manual in order to set it up correctly. I also followed some suggestions here and it worked out well too.
Excellent comcorder battery, don't worry about the time. The only complaint it is a little bulky.
I've had this product for awhile, but not until recently have I started using it.It tracks all your information on the ipod/itunes and also sends up to the Nike+ site for you can view it, work on your goals and also your challenges. It gives you some pretty cool graphical feedback, where you slowed down, where you sped up.You can also buy certain songs/playlists that work just with the nano and this kit, giving you extra voice prompts and such, which are pretty cool.The reason this didn't get 5 stars, is because it is just a simple device. It's a pedometere/accelerometer. This basically means you have to calibrate it to a certain stride length. If your stride changes, goes shorter or longer your distance/pace/calories/everything will be off. Generally this all averages out over the run so you aren't going to be off all that much. You can't also fault the device either, to add gps or major tracking like that would make this cost 5-10x as much.The value is there and it's a great device, you just need to be aware of some of the shortcomings, which probably will not even effect most people, and if it does, it's not that big of a deal if your runs are off 5%.
i have bought this speaker to replace the logitech x530 because i wanted more thump more bass more boom, but didn't fit because the sub hole is 5.25 inch big but bass did sound good but the rim wasn't glued on right and had to send it back, not because of the glue because of the size.
This is great for the price.I was quickly able to diagnose whether my powersupply had died on me or if it was yet another system board issue.I first tried it on a known good power supply just so I could see the results of what happens with a good power supply.Then hooked it up to the one I felt was dead and yup only got one light to sorta flash a little bit and was able to replace just the part that had gone out and get my system back up and running.I would Highly recommend this tool to any to help diagnose dead power supplies, at the price its at.Now if your system turns on and has power supply issues then I would just use a multimeter however when you feel your system board has fried and you need a load to turn the power supply on, this is a great tool for doing just that.
I new the minute I saw it I had to had to have it. I am a fan of blue, so that was the eye catcher. The price wasn't bad either. After I got it 'hooked up' and set it to working with my own message, I was thrilled. I had previously had a machine for about 10 yrs., so when it 'died' Amazon was the only place for me esp. being on the net. Anyway, it seemed to be working fine, until I tried to replay the important message I had, to my disappointment it wouldn't do that. Then I ran into the problem of not being able to hear the messages very loudly. But over all it ain't so bad.
My Canon PowerShot A630 which I also purchased for Amazon fits perfectly in the bag. Its compartment are handy for easy carrying of extra battries etc. I am pleased with my choice of purchase. I know it will be perfect for me to carry during the Carnival Parade in Jamaica next year.
After reviewing several products I decided to get this for my new ipod so I could listen to it in the car. I immediately went outside when I got this package only to find out that it does not work well. I was able to find very few stations that were static and the one that I found, the music was like a soft overlay on top of the static. It does not tune out the static for the music.Since this item was so inexpensive and I would have had to pay a retocking fee I chose not to return it.DOES NOT WORK, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS ITEM!
I found the filter to work nicely. It was delivered on time. The price was reasonable.
This is not the &quot;point &amp; shoot&quot; camera for everyone. There is a serious amount of lens on this light little camera! -I'm a rather shaky person (too many electrocutions) so it was nearly impossible to get an auto focused picture until I put it on a tripod. -I am impressed with the quality of my pictures now.The software in the package isn't very impressive, but it does have a nice quick crop tool that keeps your camera settings in the picture file. -A handy bit of info when you're trying to master the manual settings and have a few good quality &quot;accidental&quot; (I mean Auto) photos on your hard drive.A higher resolution would have been nice for landscapes etc. -The power of the optics makes up for the lower resolution on smaller subject matter though. (Who needs pixels if you have zoom)If you've worked with lower resolution digital cameras you'll find yourself running out of disk space in a hurry. -Get a 128 MB card for it.
The Garmin GPSMap 60CSx is the best GPS unit that I have used. I have found it to be very accurate where others failed such as in wooded areas. This is very good for geocaching. Initial setup is a little difficult, unless you read the directions that are included. Other than that, it is a very good value. My only wish for this product would be for a better road map to be included.
I had high hopes for these but was severely disappointed.Pros:Low priceSmall form factorChoice of black or whiteClean highs and accurate midsCons:Absolutely no bass outputClaimed frequency of 20-18khtz is actually more like 250-15khtz with output severely diminished at the low end of the mids and virtually non-present in the bass rangeNeeds a subwoofer with a very high (400htz) crossover to work with any kind of fidelityThe manufacturer should be stopped from selling these as full range speakers.Be warned. I'm debating whether to send these back or to invest in a costly subwoofer to make these work.
Bought this 15PK of DVD-R and they were delivered quickly and in good order. I have burned a few DVDs and they quality is excellent and I cannot see an issues with these discs. I don't really like the bronze color of the DVDs but, it really does not make a difference.These DVDs offered were the best overall value I found for kind of a mid sized pack. If you need quality and low price buy these.
They have a great sound for being fairly cheap as far as headphones go. They are comfortable at first, but depending on how you have them in, they can bother me after awhile. The best sounding headphones I've had yet!
Definitly makes taking pictures easy and fun. Not as heavy or as big as I thought. Works awesome with my Canon XTi. Highly recommended!
It does what I need it to - it records, replays, and is easy to erase. I don't know what else I would need it for.
Super Product. I like the fact that it charges while I'm using it. Easy to set up and move around.
I bought this thinking that I just had to plug it in. However there is a plastic prong that goes into the wall receptical. I haven't used it yet.
I bought the 3V AC Adapter to go with my new digital camera. I use it to review the photos so it saves on battery use. The cord is really long so I can see using it to shoot photos in my house for things like b-day parties and save battery use as well.
I got a Handspring because it was cool. It has the card-slot (springboard), which is a little limited in what has actually come out for it, but it's a good design.The deluxe model has 8MB, and this was a good price for an 8mb palm-pilot with an upgrade slot, plus, cool colors.With the non-deluxe model, this is dropped to 2MB. It's only purpose in life was to be a cheaper replacement for the Palm III and earlier.Then I realized the problem. The O/S is in ROM, not FLASH. The O/S on these are Palm v3.1, which is about a year old. THERE IS NO UPGRADE PATH TO PALM O/S 3.5! To upgrade, you have to buy a whole new one.Even if you could, you'd have to wait for handspring's version.I recommend the Palm-IIIxe, it's the same thing, minus the springboard module (only REALLY useful for a few things, which are easily worked around). Palm 3xe has 8mb, and FLASH ROM, plus it comes with Palm O/S 3.5 and is upgradable. If you NEED the cellphone or wireless option, there are sleeves that fit over the pilot that do this.
The product was delivered faster than expected. I had no trouble putting the memory into my computer and it worked the first time up. These guys are good.
Works great for directions!!! Even has an mp3 player and can connect to my phone for handsfree calling! It is very portable and the battery life is great. I've had no qualms with this product and have driven across the country with it!
I just got this camera, was upgrading from my 4-year-old Canon Powershot S400 digital Elph, looking for the image stabilization feature and more megapixels. What I don't understand is why all my indoor photos are so dark. I prefer to shoot without flash, and with the Canon, the room could be very dimly lit and I'd still get a photo. With this camera, even changing the exposure doesn't help. I took close-ups of the lights on my Christmas tree--with the Canon I got photos with a lovely glow to them, and with the Panasonic I got a lot of black. I tried the "candelight" setting and the "party" setting, and neither helped. Not sure how to fix this.Everything else seems to work fine.
The items I received came in a Verizon package designed to be used with a 2.5mm Verizon phone jack phone. This is an uncommon size and unless you can get by with the standard short cord it comes with you'll need an adapter or an extension cord to make the cord long enough for normal use. I bought a 2.5mm female to 3.5mm male adapter from the Shack, but it only works with one of the two sets I bought.Other than that they appear to be standard Sony ear buds, a bit lacking in bass but fairly comfortable and somewhat noise-canceling due to the fact that they cover the ear canal like an ear plug. Still a good price even with the $5 cost of an adapter thrown in.
I am 6'-3", I have mine adjusted all the way out as long as it goes and wear it like a bag over my shoulder, with it attached to a wrist strap so the camera hangs sideways, with the wrist strap hanging down, very comfortable, easy to pull camera up to start snapping pictures.the card holder is convenient, I put a SDHC card in it by its self and it got swallowed, up so I have them in cases now, without a case I could probably put 4 (SD, SDHC, SDXC) cards in each pocket.I tugged and pulled and shook the quick release, and could not get them to let go, and I pulled so hard I thought I would rip the strap apart at the seams, I'm just going to make sure they are fastened properly and I should have no worries.I take the strap off to put it in the bag it makes for easy storage.
This is such an awesome lens, especially if you are on full frame. It is really sharp and the composition of pictures with it is awesome. I would advise people that are looking for 85mm on a APS-C camera to look at buying a 50mm f1.4 because this lens will have a really high focal length on cameras such as the Rebel series and so on.Other then that it is an awesome lens and I have owned two or three in my photography career.
Careful if you're looking for printable cds. Amazon does not handle the sorting as well as it should. This item will pop up in the midst of a bunch of printable cds, leading you to assume that it is printable. It is not! And Amazon doesn't care, either.
I bought this for my children's bedroom. It works beautifully so far and it was so easy to set up and use. I think it is great...and a great price!
I am loving this iPod...since getting it, i have over 1300 songs and not once an i having a problem with it. I told all my friends where i got it. Hopefully, they took my advice in buying it here.
I had none of the installation problems mentioned by other reviewers (perhaps because of changes Linksys has made?) I simply ran the installation CD in a laptop on my network, followed the instructions, plugged in the extender near my router, waited two minutes and was ready to go! This extender did the job even though I needed to place it behind a couch at the very edge of my existing routers range. I am using it in a three story 2800 square foot cape, and my wireless router is in one corner of the second floor. Reception was spotty on the opposite side of the house once you got beyond the middle,especially the first floor. This extender completely eliminated the problem! There are no dead spots at all now!I have a Linksys router, and did not even need to enter the control settings for it....the cd took care of it all. (You may need to do this though depending on your security settings)I am very pleased with this extender, especially after the guy at radio shack told me the only way to do this was to buy a several hundred dollar repeater! Fortunately I had already done my homework on the net! Be sure to check compatibility with your router before ordering....(easy at the linksys site)
Now don't get me wrong. This is a VERY good headset to buy. The sto-ability of the flexible mic was very useful. Sound quality was very good through the mic, as well as the headsets. The headsets were very comfartable during VERY long, daily hours of gameplay (4-12hrs at some points in time). The only thing that you have to be VERY careful of, is wire kinking. As you'll see in the other negative reviews, the wire kinks very easily and this then causes breaks to happen. Ultimately this leads to the failure of the head set. So BE VERY CAREFUL with the wires.
Great item for storing and retrieving discs. Paired with an HTPC, this thing rocks for having your collection in one, easily accessible place. The software design leaves a bit to be desired, and the case itself is clunky. But for those who would like to keep their huge collection of discs and have it be easily accessible, this item is great.
This mp3 player is great for having an extra one to change whats on it daily and it works as good as the larger mp3's
I wanted to wait a couple of years before buying a digital camera where I would get the benefits of price reduction, features, value, and better than average (over 3.2mp) MP quality.So my first digital was the Kodak DX6490. I found the Kodak DX6490 very easy to use, and packed with features I would use, such as the MPG recording (limited to the size of your external SD card), which allows you to email clips (very cool!!).Then before you know it, less than 6 months later Kodak comes out with the DX7590.The first thing I like about it over the DX6490 is the turn switch. It's much more smooth and doesn't need to have too much pressure applied to it. I found myself skipping the setting I wanted on the DX6490 dial because of the amount of pressure I had to apply. It also features nearly a dozen more scene modes!Other things I like about it are the internal memory capacity of 32MB, which has doubled over the DX6490's 16mb internal memory size - and the extra mega pixel move from 4.0 on the DX6490 to 5.0 on the DX7590.I haven't found on any other digital cameras in the 5.1MP range. Good battery life, excellent picture quality outdoors, compact and fun to use, cool design, large 2.2" LCD display (can't find that on most digital cameras), good software, 10x optical zoom, and as I mentioned before it records video clips.Battery life has been excellent and I would take quite a bit of pictures (75-120 pics at times) between docking the camera again. However, there is no recharger aside the base (docking station) the camera comes with. So, if you plan on going on vacation, you'll need to take it with you (power cord, base, and the USB if you're going to want to transfer your pictures to a computer).Manually controllable "EasyShare" is kind of an oxymoron. Generally, its feature set is useful, but it has some annoying gaps.Transferring pictures via the docking station works seamlessly, however there are a few annoyances such as the wait period for the card to be read on the memory card. Getting the Ultra SD card will solve that problem.Convenient external controls provide quick and easy access to frequently used functions, such as the self-timer and the continuous-shooting mode. When you enter a mode, the camera briefly explains it on the LCD.Overall it is a good 1st time camera, and I give it a 9 out of 10 rating. It could be a 10, but I think that would push it into the $699 price range. You can buy this unit for about $300 at most retailers. Costco wholesale warehouse was selling it for $349.99 with the dock. Prices continue to drop as the technology improves. This used to cost close to $500![...].Megazoom maniacs will over it because of the super zoom. Great camera and it takes wonderful pictures. Not to mention the Schneider Kreuznach lens.For a more thorough description you can look it up on CNET.
Great switch, comes with everything you need to mount it on your rc plane. Works as advertised. Good choice and value for money
The printer cartridges arrived in a reasonable timeframe and were exactly what were ordered. The price was fair and we really appreciated the free shipping with the order. We would purchase from this vendor again. Thanks for the nice service.
I purchased this item because I have a factory installed cassette deck in my Toyota Tacoma truck. I wanted to play my MP3 music through the cassette deck however there is no input for the MP3. This adapter slides right in the tape deck and connects to the MP3 with a 3.5mm plug, (standard plug connection). The playback is really amazing for an inexpensive adapter. I certainly can recommend this product.
This is a great T.V., I got it for my daughter and she loves it! I highly recomemend it!
After over-using my hands typing over ten years ago, I have since used a Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard. The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 keyboard is so nice to use since one can place it in their lap to type. At first, the touch seemed a little hard, but I'm a hard typist, anyway - a style learned years ago on an electric Olympic Typewriter! For anyone who likes the ergonomic keyboards, I think you will find the wireless capability of this one greatly enhances and upgrades an alreaDY GREAT product!
Some say that the 550 is hard to set up of you don't know what you are doing. Well, if you need this remote, you should know what your doing. The software is a breeze to install on both Win and Mac. You just tell the computer what model # each cable box or TV is and it downloads the information onto your TV. Then is asks you NON-technical questions about what you want to do and it does the hard part of setting everything up.One you have it all done and you try to turn on the TV, it asks you questions to make sure everything is running as smoth as posible (right on the remote).Once thats done, its one button. (Watch TV) or (Play DVD). and when you want to change the volume on your receiver, just hit volume. And some remotes have extras spesific to that device, (like sound enhancements), this remote displays that option on the LCD screen of the remote.This is the only remote you will need. It is truly an all in one.
I bought two of the 30 packs of Verbatim Lightscribe CDRs from Best Buy. I would be very optimistic in saying that 1 out of 3 actually worked. Oh, the music burns on to them no problem, but when I flip them over to do the lightscribe label, it tells me the media is not recognized as lightscribe. This happens no matter what program I use! And what sucks even worse is that with the coating on the cd, it's almost impossible to write on, so you end up with an un-labeled cd anyways.Oh well, back to the HP discs :)
Purchased New, First the positive: Very satisfying massage, The thump effect is unusual, but feels effective and gives pleasing massage.Now the horrible: Whether on low back, thighs, or calves, this unit is so heavy, and so poorly balanced that I could not keep it in position while using with my non-dominant hand. Result was multiple round to oval gouges in my skin (more than 18 in all) on low back, calf, thigh, and ankle. Sort of a cross between a gouge and a bruise, as there was no overt bleeding but rather sores developed everywhere the device 'thumped' me when off center which was often because it is heavy and has an extremely awkward center of gravity. Worst thing is that every sore became infected. Lesions were painful very discolored, and didn't heal on their own. Healing was slow even with daily applications of antibiotic ointment. After more than a month sores are still discolored and healing slowly. Clearly, I cannot recommend thid device.
If you shoot portraits, there is no reason to hesitate in buying this lens. I shoot with a crop 7D (so 136mm lens on a full-frame) and get amazing shots with nice bokeh. For the price, you can't beat it. The only warning I give is be careful with your aperture (like any other fast lens) because shots can easily get soft on the edges if you aren't careful.
The Fujifilm Finepix S5200 does everything well .. it just a well rounded little camera. The video is one of main reasons I bought it .. It will withstand being beside a 1400 HP blown Alcohol V8 engine and record the crackle of the pipes while capturing the distinctive blower whine with no distortion... try that with more expensive camera's you just get static.
Sadly, did not read specifics before buying. Found that it is NOT real leather and will not fit the new Nookcolor. For a regular Nook synthetic cover I suppose it's ok.
I'm sure I don't yet have a complete grasp of this machine, but that fact itself, given that it is far from my first multifunction office machine OR my first laser, and I've had it for a couple of months, shows that perhaps it's not as easy to get used to as it could be. I love the auto duplexing, the large scanning bed, and the speed of printing. I like the way it goes to sleep between jobs and wakes up so quickly.I don't like the way I couldn't get the fax functions to work (but fortunately that part of our old multifunction machine still works). I don't like the fact that I can't figure out how to cancel a print job -- I am currently sitting here with a blinking red light due to accidentally trying to print an A4 document, and despite searching in the Help screens and trying a few guesses, I'm still pretty much stuck.If it were a color laser, I'd forgive it some crankiness, and the price tag, but it's only monochrome, so I'm not too thrilled. But there just didn't seem to be a lot of choices for that larger glass bed! There has got to be a simple Cancel button somewhere, hasn't there?
This is a great product which is very sturdy and durable since it doesn't have the metal rings on the spine which you can open to add more insert to the wallet. You don't need to add more insert since it is going to be big and heavy enough with 224 discs. Also, it doesn't have any pocket inside or on the cover of the wallet which is not a big deal for me.The only thing I don't like is the rebate has to be mailed within 15 days after your purchase. Luckly I got mine on the fourteenth day with the free shipping. Unless you're paying more for faster shipping, you're taking your own risk. However, even you don't get your rebate, the price is still competitive.
I bought this for my 6 year-old granddaughter who just happens to love bugs. It's very sturdy and she loves it, so we'll keep it. The overall quality is much better than I expected, after reading the reviews. I'm sure she'll have hours of fun with it. So what's the problems, you ask? The listing says nothing about the magnification level. I was expecting maybe 3-5x. The packaging says 2X. I don't think so.... Doesn't magnify hardly at all. She wants to be able to count the number of legs on her pill bugs, centipedes and bees. She'll have to find some other way. I'll get her a "10X" magnifier and hope for 5X. Her friends can use this one.
I have to say the bag is well made and well padded. That said it seems a tad smaller than I thought it would be. It will handle the basic Manfrotto tripod, but not the head I am using (a quick release model, that is admittedly a little bigger than the pan and scan model). It also has lots of additional storage pockets which may proved useful when in the field, which owing to the season here in upstate NY I haven't had the experience of using it in.
The out-of-box range of the C. Crane FM Transmitter is about 5 feet and then you start getting a lot of static. To fix this:1. Remove the three screws(two under the rubber bumps and one under the battery) and then peel back the case making sure you don't break the red and black battery wires.2. Locate the two variable resistors labelled VR1(the input level roller) and VR2(attached to the board and adjusted with a screwdriver).3. Break off the input level roller and you will notice two metal pieces sticking out of the board that hold on the roller and one metal piece above those which connects the contact from the board to the wheel.4. Solder the single metal contact protruding from the board to the two metal circles inside the VR1, commonly known as a pot. This will bypass the variable resistor and maximize your signal.5. With the C. Crane FM Transmitter still in two pieces, plug in and turn on the C. Crane FM Transmitter and tune an FM radio to the same frequency as the FM Transmitter and play some audio music.6. Using a screwdriver, turn the VR2 in any direction and stop when the music is the loudest and clearest.7. Put the FM Transmitter back together with the 3 screws and then you are done!This has been tested at 60 feet and the audio was clear with no static.[...]
This is one fast card reader. I use it for my 2GB Ultra CF cards. Installation was a snap, and I love its portability. It stays in my camera bag, so I can view or store my pix on any computer.. Way to go Sandisk...
I put a ton of pictures of our 2 dogs on it before I gave it to her. She loved it. Guys, if you ever need to make the woman happy, this is the way to go. Wife happy = less nagging. It was very easy to drag the pics onto it. The lcd is very colorful and sharp. I wish the internal memory was a bit bigger. I think I may pick up a cheap 1gb sd card just for the frame.
This speaker is ultra-compact, but it sure does offer big performance. I used the keyhole slots on the back to mount them in my family room wall, and you'd never even realize they were there. Friends and family are blown away by the performance.
The Garmin iQue is overall an excellent product. I highly recommend buying a Sandisk 512MB SD card to store more maps. I was able to store virtually the entire east coast on my card. (1GB sandisk SD cards are not out yet but will be soon). I also highly recommend getting the auto navigation kit. That will allow you to securely and conveniently place your iQue 3600 on your dash and I find that the iQue locates the satelite much faster this way. (Typically within 60 seconds). Thirdly, Garmin has release a new version of the operating system on their website under the iQue 3600 software updates. It is the PalmOS Software V.5.2.1r2 your iQue might have shipped with r1. It is easy to install with the garmin instruction. Garmin has excellent support for their products.Even with the additional items that I mentioned, the device still costs much less than other navigation systems that offer much less features. The screen is of much higher resolution then the other products. The PalmOS 5 ability to run a wealth of other applications make this product great. I can see this product being a must for sales people who travel by car because they can keep all their customer info on the handheld and get accurate direction to go there as well. The product also has a nice MP3 player.The Battery life of the iQue is indeed shorter than a Palm m515 for example. You can go on for weeks with out recharging an M515. You can go on for about a few days using the GPS and using the PDA normally without recharging the iQue. But this is not a problem at all if you have a car navigation kit because the iQue battery is not used for the navigation and it actually recharges the iQue battery in the car as you drive. The battery also recharges when your sync up your data, email and ms office documents etc... So if you use your iQue with an Auto navigation kit, you will have no battery problem at all. The battery will also last much longer if reduce the brightness of the screen. When I navigate with the auto navigation kit I put it at full brightness because it's not using the battery, otherwise a third or a quarter of the brightness is enough for me. I have also heard that switching off the infra red Beaming capability when not needed will lengthen battery life. The mp3 player does not use much power because it turns off the bright screen after a while to save power as it plays.To the people who claim that the product crashes, it is probably due to an ill behaved third party application. You should determine which application it is and remove it. Note that even if you are not running/using an application it is still loaded can cause issues. Old, ill behaved OS 4 applications can cause this on the new OS 5. Upgrade your apps and confirm compatibility with the vendor and you shoud be OK.I highly recommend the iQue 3600, it is from a GPS navigation leader (Garmin) and from Handheld OS leader (PalmSource). I did a lot of research before buying this product and found that it is simply the best Handheld/GPS navigation system out there and it works extremely well....
I own several digital cameras including a high end Fuji. This Fuji however takes decent enough pictures,but seems a little noisy for a 5 MP camera.For the price about 125 dollars you will not find anything better.The large screen is fantastic for showing pictures.Bought an extra battery and charger on the popular auction site for peanuts.Overall I am happy with it and can recommend it.
I received the camera and all the goodies listed. Awesome bargain! Everything is new and in perfect working order. I love the little card reader. This is my first digital SLR and I couldn't be happier. It compares well with my old film SLR. Macro (close up) is very clear and clean and I didn't need a tripod to get a clear photo. Nice! Couldn't be happier.
I am in the process of returning the 2nd one of these for the same reason I returned the first. I could not ,in spite of several hours spent online and/or and on the phone with HP techs, get the thing to connect wirelessly to either of 2 HP laptops. I probably have something like 16 hours invested. I should have given up long ago, but I am stubborn.I wish I knew what the problem was so I could inform future buyers.
I bought the 250D lens to use with my Sony DSC-F717 and it is just wonderful. I can also use it with my Canon G3 because I bought a Canon LADC58B Conversion Lens Adapter (which is required and is inexpensive).I had been hearing a lot of good things about this lens in digital photography forums and I have seen many wonderful examples of its use.I recommend this lens to anyone who wants to make their "macro" photography shine. Get one!Just be clear that there is the 52mm and the 58mm and don't be confused as to which one will fit your camera.Edit:Just a clarification:This one 'is' the "58mm" even though above (on this page) when you click the links "See More Technical Details" and "See all Product Description" it mentions "52mm". This is misleading and confusing. At the very very top of this page it says "58mm". Let me just assure you that this particular one 'is' the "58mm" and 'is not' the "52mm".late edit (Aug 04, 06):Well, it looks as if Amazon finally corrected that misleading info I mentioned just above in my clarification.
If you own a DVD player this TV is perfect for you. FORGET the S-Video hookups! Save that for your satellite! The real beauty of this set are the COMPONENT VIDEO hookups for your DVD. This option gives you superior quality video from your DVD when compared to the old S-Video plug!It is important to understand this. This is the only set in this size that I am aware of offering them. Leave the S-Video input to those poor saps who bought an inferior DVD without this option. Nuff said?
The case is sturdily built with two zippered closures and an adjustable shoulder strap. The exterior bottom panel is a nobby ruggedized material that probably is waterproof. The remainder of the case exterior is pebble grained leather-looking material.The main compartment for the camera is easily accessed via the zippered front flap and is padded on left, right, back, and bottom. Top and front padding is thinner. The inside of the main comaprtment flap has a zippered pocket suitable for holding a memory card. Inside dimensions (inches): 6H x 3.25W x 2.5D The main compartment zippered opening is 3 inches wide.The smaller zippered compartment is on the back of the case. It contains loops for 4 AA batteries, a zippered pocket suitable for a memory card or slim remote control, and a second unzippered pocket that is a little smaller than business card size.I got this case to house an Olympus D-40 zoom digital camera. The main compartment is far too big for this camera. By itself, the camera would rattle around inside the case. I've filled the extra space by putting a carry case for 4 AA batteries into the bottom of the main compartment and adding a pair of light socks to fill in the remaining space. This leaves the smaller compartment free for the remote control and a small notebook.I'm keeping the case. It provides more than adequate protection for the camera (with socks installed!) and will work fine for day trips and similar short outings.
This product is worth the money you pay for. Maybe it had issues after coming out to the market but presently I don't see any problem with it delivering what it promisses. Easy installation, plays a lot of file formats, firmware constantly developed. Who could ask for more?
.If you're looking for a digital camera for all weather situations, this (or the Stylus 400) is it. Otherwise, move on. There are better choices in the market for the money. Yes I know, if you're looking at this, you've already decided on the minimum megapixels and optical zoom capabilities...This camera is compact with a metal casing. It fits well in the pocket and feels good in the hand. And it takes decent pictures outdoor too. However, the slow shutter delay can make you miss your shots. In addition, don't expect all pictures taken in low light (indoor) to be sharp. I consider myself as a pretty well versed photographer, and I've ended up with some blurry shots. You'll have to hold the camera very still while waiting for the shutter to finally snap. Please note that you won't know that the shots are blurry until you've uploaded them onto your computer - the camera screen is too small for checking this.This camera is good for toting around (small, rugged, and all weather) in case you want to take a quick snap shot for the collection and sharing of your memories. However, my brand-new camera broke down electronically one week after purchase (second day of usage; and no, it wasn't the battery) while on work assignment off the shores Puerto Rico (and no, it didn't get wet... much). Luckily, I had my professional Nikon SLR with me. It took the Olympus America Inc. repair shop in Hauppauge, NY one month to repair it - they didn't have the parts on-hand. I didn't return the camera to the store because I needed the all weather feature (note that there are no features for adjusting f-stops, and such). By the way, I also have an all weather Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom, which uses regular film (film image resolution is still far superior to digital). OK, gotta stop messing around and get back to work now...
These are great. My only question is whether they will hold up over time, particularly the point at which the wires enter the ear piece. The ear pieces can be difficult to remove and sometimes requires a gentle tug on the wire. The ear pieces should be redesigned to allow easier grabbing for removal.
These are an excellent choice as a rear channel speaker. takes up no room and you can put a 16x20 poster print in them to cover the white panel. (this does not affect the sound). plastic frames...yes, but a little simulated wood-grain contact paper and an exacto knife and you got a psuedo-wood frame.Now to the speakers themselves: Good sound with the PASSIVE subwoofer attached...without the sub, they sound thin and bright.These don't even begin to sound right till you give them some real watts...(not a speaker for someone with a 50 wpc receiver). Now when they get linear you have a speaker (sub attached) that i would rate between a 3-4... If you add too many watts the sound worsens (rated at 70 watts, and thats pretty accurate). I tested these as both stereo speakers and HT rears. as fronts I wouldn't put them in a room bigger than 12x12. the sound is non-directional, so there is no soundstage, but they arent that bad for casual listening.OK for home theater as back or side channels (where soundstage isn't an issue); they do a very good job...they dont need a symetrical placement like box speakers. as a rear speaker compared to other HT rear speakers, they rank a solid 4. If you have a high-powered system that you usually crank up...these will be a disappointment... But at 50-70 watts of input these will do a very good job... sure, they are 'inexpensive' looking, sorta 'inexpensive' sounding, but remember one key point...they *are* 'inexpensive'...and like others before have commented, they really are cool.
I got this, as the port in this Inspiron laptop had given up, as well as the wireless card. This thing got hooked up, and has been channeling the net ever since. No problems, just reliability so far. Thank you.
I bought this re-conditioned ink cartridge because it was cheaper than buying a new one from Dell. Big mistake! I was very pleased at how fast I received it from the seller but after only two uses, the cartridge stopped working. Never again. From now on I stick to buying new cartridges.
This product does what it's supposed to do. It protects your Canon point-and-shoot in the wet and underwater. Just don't expect to get professional-looking photos underwater unless you're willing to invest in an external flash system. But for underwater snapshots, it's an inexpensive and good-quality answer.Only one problem: I've never been able to get the zoom to work. The knob doesn't mate well with the zoom ring on the camera. However, underwater, you'll want to have it zoomed all the way to wide-angle, anyway.By the way, it also works for earlier Canon point-and-shoots with the same basic shape and layout, although it won't allow you to work the buttons on the back.
I ordered these headphones as a replacement for a different pair that had finally outlived thier purpose.As soon as I got this pair, I immediately put batteries into them and got them set up to use with my TV. It was so simple and easy, I was watching a movie with these on in less than 10 minutes.I typically use these to watch movies late at night without disturbing my wife while she's asleep.They work perfectly.The sound quality is amazing and I haven't had any trouble with them.I did notice that there is a slight 'hiss' sometimes, but to correct the problem I just turn up the speaker volume on my sound system and then lower the volume on the headphones. This allows the sound to come through clearly and eliminates the 'hiss'.One problem I had with my previous headphones was that if I turned my head slightly, the signal would be interrupted and I would get some static. The only time this has happened to me with these new headphones was when the batteries were starting to go out. Once I replaced them, everything was fine again.The batteries last for quite a while. I haven't really figured out how long a set will last, but I watched several feature-length movies before having to replace them.I don't have a large house, so I can't attest to their range, but I can leave the living room and go into the kitchen (with a wall seperating me from the transmitter) and I haven't lost the signal or experienced any static.Overall, I am very happy and pleased with this purchase and would recommend them to anybody looking for a set of wireless headphones.
... like the first Kingston I bought from Amazon. The slide-out kind eliminates the need for a cap that can get lost or misplaced. However, I failed to read the description carefully---not the fault of the vendor.
Memorex CD Jewel Cases (50-Pack)I am in the process of converting all my vinyl records, classic I might add, to CD, and I first bought a box of blank CDs, but to my horror, they came without cases. I felt that I wanted do a proper conversion by cataloging titles and names of the artistes. The aforementioned Jewel Cases were just what the doctor ordered. Now I will have my classic music properly protected.
I was so happy when I got this in the mail so I immediately installed it and my static disappeared, but i could only hear one side of my headset.
I love this. Wish it was longer. Looks sturdy enough to last a while.
Exactly what I wanted. This is just like the one that comes with you Nuvi 660. Perfect for the second car.
This bag is just what I wanted. It holds all my stuff including several lenses, 2 camera bodies, 2 flashes and a bracket and has pockets everywhere for cards, batteries, filters... It is sturdy (lots of padding) and well made and I couldn't be happier with it. It is a fantastic camera bag!
it took too long to get the unit out of the extensive packing, then, all excited, i plugged it in, turned it on...and nothing. it was dead.
I bought these after reading all the reviews favoring them over the Shure e3c's.10 minutes later, I returned them. They dug deep into my ear canal (so far that it took a ton of earwax too). And I found the quality poor. (My cheap sonys sounded better)The e3c's are so comfortable - I don't feel them and the sound is way superior. - go for those.
Put the adapter on and screwed in the lense. Took 2 minutes. Works really well. We use the lense in a sports setting where the camera has to be too close for the regular lense. This enables us to get a lot more into the shot. Very minimal distortion. Better than we expected. Good price.
I love them! They're exactly the right size and are wonderful for displaying my extra large coloring book pages that I've worked so hard on. Also good for displaying and keeping safe children's art work.
The product arrived quickly, within a few days of ordering. The price was very reasonable compared with other companies and OEM.
I've used both the Lexar Platinum II line and this Sandisk card with my Canon Digital Rebel XT and I can say that they both perform flawlessly. Extremely fast write times, and extremely fast card-to-PC read times. Highly recommended.
I'm using my transmitter with an IPod Mini in a 02 Kia Rio factory installed radio and so far so good. The price was good and so far the performance is excellent. There is some static in certain areas of the city (South Florida) but it's very minimal and if u have the volume up loud enough you can't even notice it. I would definitely recommend this FM transmitter.
Works great.....same as original battery. Very happy with my purchase of this item : )
Good product, especially for the price. It was one of the cheapest I could find and it's good quality product. It's a bit hard to remove it from the vent once mounted however it definitely holds stuff fine. It's 2 pieces: 1 is the actual vent mount and the other piece is the holder which attaches to the mount. The holder has this spongy foam stuff on the sides so it doesn't scratch my mp3 player, which is a definite plus. Also, the "feet" that give vertical support to the player (or whatever else is in the holder) is good. Allows me to hold my cellphone as well on there without it falling down and out.I've recommended this to friends already. And would buy it again if the need ever came.
I TRUSTED THE BRAND NAME AND FOUND IT PROFITABLE. THESE ARE GOOD HEADPHONES, THERE WOULD BE SEVERAL HEADPHONES FROM UNKNOWN COMPANIES WORTH 3 OR 4 BUCKS .. BUT BETTER GET ONE THAT LASTS FOR SEVERAL MONTHS... I AM QUITE HAPPY WITH THEIR SOUND QUALITY AND DURABILITY..DEFINITELY WORTH FEW EXTRA DOLLARS.
I AM UNABLE TO GET THE CAMERA TO TAKE ANY PICTURES OR TO EVEN POINT TO AN OBJECT TO TAKE A PICTURE. THIS WAS A BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR MY HUSBAND AND I FEEL IT WAS A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. I ACTUALLY DON'T EVEN GIVE THIS PRODUCT A STAR
I like the quality of print outs. Very good Resolution and easy to use.
This is really a great deal. I bought it from a marketplace seller for something silly in cents. The shipping brought to around $4.....go to Best Buy and pay $30?? no way. This is a great cable works very well, connections are firm and easy to plug/unplug. Great quality and service all round!
I bought this DVD player only because it was a great price and I have a Phillips Magnavox TV at home. I failed to do my research beforehand, and I found out that this DVD player has S-Video and not component video, which has a higher picture quality. This played my 40-some DVD's without any &quot;disc errors,&quot; but it will sometimes stop for a second while watching a movie at the same spot every time. If I had the choice of buying this DVD player again, I would save up my money and get one of the Sony DVD players, which is a lot more reliable.
the product it's self is a great product, it was the seller that we had the problem with. $280.00 later and the allowed waiting time and still no GPS. We currently waiting the refund process.Don't order anythig through Yesser.
The laptop I received was exactly as I expected it. Well packed, excellent condition and equipment.Thank you
It works well with the common radar but still haven't seen it pick up on laser.
The plus side:1. Excellent value for money. The Samsung ML-1450 is the cheapest printer that you can get in its class... Cheap memory upgrade. 4MB is more than sufficient for an average person printing work. If you want to install Post-Script you need to buy at least 1x8 MB EDO RAM, 72 pin, 60 ns, SIMM (Single in Line Memory Module), non parity stick. ML-1450 has built in 4 Mb RAM and to run Post-Script you need 12 MB of RAM. I bought 1 stick of IBM Single sided 16 MB EDO RAM ...(I haven't try the double sided RAM). If you buy a pair it will be cheaper, but ML-1450 only has 1 slot for EDO stick.3. Huge tray capacity that can fit 550 pages of A4 size paper. Plus another 100 pages of A4 size paper that you can put on the multipurpose tray. You can also put envelope, letter size paper in this tray.4.Great software from Samsung. You can print water mark, outlays and multiple pages on 1 paper (up until 16 pages/slides on 1 paper).5.Easy to setup and networkable. You need to buy USB Hub to use this printer as a network printer. It is cheaper than to buy the ThruPort (Optional 10/100MB base card) from Samsung.The negative side:1.It doesn't come with printed manual, Samsung only provide you with the PDF format of the Manual. With this price, I cannot blame them for trying to cut their cost.2. Finding the right memory for the upgrade is a bit tricky because this type of memory is only used for the old Pentium computers. I suggest you try your local computer flee Market or eBay. You don't need 2 sticks for the upgrade, however the old Pentium motherboard only accept even number of stick in order to work. You will probably have to buy 2 sticks from the seller.3. I have never used Samsung Laser printer before, I cannot say anything about its reliability in the long run. However, Samsung Australia offers free 3 years on-site warranty for this model and the ML-1650N, which is a great bonus for me.
I am not really sure about the effectiveness of the product as this was only one component of the thing that I was trying to hook up which did not work overall, however, I did want to comment that there are no installation instructions included so you had better know how to install it if you are going to buy it!!
This player is excellent. I have never had a bad sony player in over 20 yrs. My old ones still work but did not have CD back then yet.Nice design and color with wriststrap which is very important to get used to wearing so as not to forget player. Develop good habits to take care of it and it should last a long time. Although the description says it does not have an AC adaptor ability I would like to inform that it does have an AC input plug to use to not always have to need batteries. But adaptor is not included so we must buy it.I love my player and can walk miles a day with my Freestyle music driving me ever onward. It takes a beating and does not miss or skip beats. It is remarkable.Hope this helps.
Considering the low cost, I bought two of these modems so I'd have an extra on the shelf in fear that finding internal dialup modems will become more and more difficult. The modems were purchased to work with PhoneTray Dialup software by Traysoft which is caller id software that will display and/or voice announce and log incoming calls. The software also allows you to automatically hang up on unwanted calls (my primary reason for getting the software). Only modems that will recongnize the incoming caller id will work and this modem does the trick. I've also successfully used this modem with other software for the rare occasion that I've had to do dialup and I also use it occassionally with Microsoft Fax that is included with Windows XP.This modem replaces a modem of the exact make/model that worked for almost 2 years but quit working after a storm. If you find you modem quits working you might consider putting a spike suppressor on the phone line to prevent another modem from bitting the dust (like I should have done). Not being able to withstand a spike thru the phone line is not a manufacturer defect. A lot of surge suppressor power strips and battery backups provide input/outut ports for your phone line. If needed, I would buy this modem again.
This cable lasted me about a year and a half so for $5 that is not bad at all. I used to have is go all the way across my living room (where my Sony amp is set up with big speakers) into my 'man cave' that was a connecting room. The 25ft length was perfect. I can't believe Walmart and shops like that charge $8+ for just a 6ft cable and the quality isn't that much better. I have had plenty of &#34;Good name brand cables&#34; that break after just 6 months.Since this is just a very low budget cable you need to be careful with it though: 1. Don't wind it up hella tight once you unravel it from the package, a nice circular stored cable will thank you down the line. 2. If this goes across a section of floor do everything you can not to step on it (this is what eventually killed my cable, but that being said stepping on any cable too much will kill it). 3. And as with every cable turn your speakers DOWN before unplugging this thing, you don't wanna ruin your precious audio quality music listening jamming time.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: VERY CHEAP cable to buy, shipped very fast, and it worked longer than most pricey &#34;name brand&#34; cables I have bought.
I am so happy with my IPOD. I can carry recent photos of my kids, ebooks, lessons, my calendar and contacts as well as, music.
Tiffen came highly recommended, and I can see why. Less expensive than some filters, I like these because their optics don't seem to affect my pictures, they feel sturdy, and they protect the lens. Exactly what they're supposed to do, for what I believe is a bargain price.
I barely used this tripod when it wouldnt extend properly. Turns out a gear inside had two broken teeth. The gear looks like it is not made out of a strong material. Of course the tripod is out of warranty so they won't fix it.So don't bother with Vanguard products because something as simple as a tripod is easily broken.
Just follow the easy directions included in the package, & it works great. It connected quickly with my Sony-Erickson W810 cell phone, & transfering music & pictures was super fast with this little beauty. What a steal for under $20. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Bought this for my old Dell Optiplex GX240 Williamate Pentium 4, and it was leaps and bounds better than the 16MB ATI Rage pro that was priviously there. Now I can play some recent games like the Sims 2 and Doom 3. The only problem with this card is that it fitted a little bit loose on my PC, but none the less it works perfectly. I think that problem is the fault of Dell.
I am an amateur photographer and purchased a Lenmar DLNEL3E about three years ago, it has been dead for about a year. I understand that most batteries only have a life of about 3 years but this one fell way short of expectations. The original Nikon battery that came with my D200 is still working and the cheap china made one that came in the package is also still taking a charge. The Lenmar one won't even get lights on the charger. It is about the worst ever. You would be better off getting the 7$ china batteries.
The Garmin nuvi GPS has come in very handy with the work I am doing. I have to go to many places out of town and to many homes, with the GPS I feel comfortable to be on time and without making any wrong turns. It has some other great features, such as the detour button to get around traffic or construction. I am also amazed at the accuracy of the ETA clock. Overall a great product that will get a lot of use from me.
This system helps me find my way to locations I've not been to before, and to navigate around side trips and detours. The audible feature is is valuable when I really don't want to take my eyes off the road. It is an excellent product!
I have been completely satisfied with my sigma EM 140 macro ring flash. I use it for art purposes and love to use it inside and outside. I have learned to take great shots and my experience is extensive so I would say to give this a try for digital photography. I take it with me everywhere I travel so happy to advise you to buy one. My EOS Canon camera is suited to this flash and suitable for Macro lenses but it can be used with other lens types. I have adjusted the flash so I got 3 dimensional effects and that was pretty cool while I was in China. You can use a shutter speed faster than the shutter's normal synchronized speed so be aware of that. While the shutter is open, the flash will fire repeatedly so I can get a series of images of the subject exposed in 1 frame and I like doing that. All in all I have been really pleased with the results of my macro ring flash and happy to share my opinion.
I would just like to note that the "Most helpful negative review" of this product, is for a different product. Look at the product number that the reviewer is giving. It's a 7 inch rather than an 8 inch frame. I have not purchased this product, yet, so I cannot honestly give it a rating.
the price was right, the sound quality was great but after only 3 months of using them the cord started cracking in 3 different places! and the wires are slowy being exposed. i use the case most of the time and otherwise it stays in a small pocket in my backpack. no one mentioned this in other reviews so i'm not sure if i'm the only one... but i'd rather pay a little more to get sennheiser ones because those lasted me at least 3 years.
Bought a cheap Sceptre TV for my parents for Christmas. The 1080p works on it, but the audio quality is garbage. I bought these speakers and plugged them into the headphones jack on the TV and they sound amazing.
I got this one day after I ordered it. Great price for 4gb. The only reason I give it a 4 out of 5 is that dang package took so long to open. I had to get tools to open it.
I had this camera for about a month before I unplugged the dock (which the camera was sitting in) from my computer and the camera's LCD screen instantly cracked and burnt a giant hole in the middle making it all unusable. I sent the camera for repair but the lady who talked to me said that they thought it was my fault, that I had caused damage to the screen by putting pressure on it. The truth is, I did not touch the camera until a minute after it destroyed the screen. They're not putting the repair under warranty even though the camera is new and I did NOT damage the camera!!Other than that, the movie function is beautiful, amazing even. Battery life is superb. Screen brightness is amazing. The camera does take a tiny bit of a lag when shooting photos, unlike the Exilim I had before. It's tiny, stylish, and picture quality can be beautiful.
Great little device, works as advertised. The internal circuitry appears to be a standard anti-log amplifier (analog low noise op-amps) and not microprocessor as stated somewhere in other reviews. The max limit of 4v pp on the input seems to be adequate for most line level applications. The controller can be bypassed using the front panel slide switch. I bought a second one!
The setup was easy. The video looks great,close to modern camcorder quality when the lighting is good and far better than the average webcam I've seen when lighting is poor. Built in microphone is a big plus, the microphone has good sensitivity and clean audio. I'm happy with this product.
I managed to get 5 WAN ADSL/PPOE lines added to it. All in all 10MBit but it used only one of the WAN and I was not able to use multiple WAN feature in any way I can. Connections drop often. I did everything on Server:-change lan card speed to 10MB full duplex after reading from forums-added a new lan cardLook at other places but do not go for this product :(
I got this camera a few days ago. I love it. One problem though. It advertises that it can take black and white pictures. And I have been looking online for some technical help to find out how to do this and I can't seem to find any. One of the main reasons I bought this camera was for the black and white pictures. If anyone can help me with this please e-mail me at mommapunkin@msn.com. Otherwise its awesome!!!
I removed the old 32 MB card and just dropped this in the slot. The phone accepted it without any problem.
This switch is a good buy and just works. There's nothing fancy, just unbox it and plug it in. It's been in production for 6+ months now with no issues.
It's not supported in Vista.The Wi-Fi is not usefulSo far I cannot get the Wi-Fi to do anything. I can't get it to connect to the internet, that's not supported. I can't play or download songs directly from the Zune via WiFi. I can't sync to my computer with WiFi. Wi-Fi will search for and find other Zunes nearby. (no one else has one and I doubt they will for a while) If someone else had one I could send songs for a couple of plays.The screen and such...The screen is nice but video and images look about the same as they do on the iPod. To me there's no real difference except the sideways video thing that increases the viewable area minimally.The navigation button thing...It only looks like a click wheel. It's a funky hard to get used to button thing. I'm used to the iPod that has always had an easy natural feel. This is a "clunky" way to navigate compared to the iPod.The software and music store is unnatural and confusing. why points? why not just dollar amounts?
the charger charges the batteries just as the original that came with my camera does. The battery doesn't seem to last very long and doesn't work when it is very cold but that probably has nothing to do with the charger.
Good product. I have some concerns about picture quality with cable, but my converter box only allows a coax connection from the converter box to my TV, so that could be the limitation on picture quality. The DVD quality is much better and I have not purchased an HDMI cable yet. I am curious to see how much that improves the picture quality.
Can someone tell me how to backspace just a sentence or two? When ever I press the back button in the S folder, it goes all the way back to the beginning of the taped meeting. I am trying to transcribe notes from the meeting and want to go back only a sentence or two to repeat what I heard. Can anyone help me with this?
The item arrived before the promised date, it was exactly as described, and the price was excellent for a Sony component. I would deal with his vendor again.
I've been using this product for over a month now, and I'm really glad I bought it. Now I have an extra USB plug in my laptop. It works very well, and I don't have anything negative about it. if you have a bluetooth built in your computer, this is the mouse to get.
I have had this item for several months now. I have not had any operating problems with it, except when we loose electricity, which happens now and then for a few minutes, out here in the country, then when electricity comes back on, the Pan mode starts and has to be stopped at the point I normally keep the camera pointing at. The angle of rotation is great. The remote works fine at approximately 40 feet from where I have the camera mounted. You do have to have an electrical plug-in close to the Pan Kit to power it.I ordered this item to use with a Uniden Outdoor Camera. I had to adapt the attachment of the Pan camera holder to work with my camera.This Pan kit works for me, and does what I wanted it to do. I have been satisfied with it.
My wife got this to go with her cannon camera, and she loves it! It's a perfect fit, and the colors matched perfectly. The strap for the camera goes through a slot in the top of the case so you can carry it by a strap. The clasp was just a magnet, which surprised my wife.
bought two units. one for my self and one for family member.when mp3s were played on both units they played at 4 times the normal speed.
Bought this after finally purchasing a replacement for my very aged Sony 8mm camcorder. Battery allows much better record time as opposed to the one that ships with the camcorder (Sony HDR-SR11). At the price it's like getting the bag for $10.00, if you already plan on purchasing a second battery. Bag is big enough to hold camcorder, and cables etc. Can't go wrong with this package....
I got this because it was Sirius ready but I have yet to figure out what Sirius reciever will connect to it
Targus was one of the first to release the wirelss optical mouse without the huge base to lug around. Kensington has released one recently but it's pricey. I placed my NiMh batteries in here (highly recommended) and it works great so far! It's small and compact but a bit heavier than most mice because of batteries. I wouldn't say movement is perfect, but satisfactory. The scroll wheel is fine.The mouse I had before was Logitech's popular blue optical wheel mouse. Targus's mini optical wireless mouse is great for laptop users but it isn't the smoothest mouse in the world. It's smooth normally but if you leave it alone for a few minutes and pick it up again it has to adjust and gets jerky but goes smooth again. If you find it for less than $ I'd get it.
If you're considering this product, consider it no further, it is absolute bollocks. It always jams and the catriges cost almost as much as the printer does. Get a lazer printer and get a good one.
This one is pretty bulky the dimensions listed on the Amazon page for this device are the same for the 30gb, which isn't true this one is a bit thicker (it's 3 IPODS thick and weighs 6oz, the 30gb is 2 IPODS thick) I returned it and am going to get a 30GB instead, besides that the Zen is pure awesomeness, the sound quality is ABOVE that of an IPOD and the display is very crisp, the front part is a glossy plastic so you should get a silicon case with it and not remove the plastic screen protector that comes with it. It may take a few hours to get used to the buttons but it's not complicated. If you have an EXTENSIVE music/video collection and don't mind the it being a bit bulky (.8" thick to be exact) go for this one if you don't and keep media on some other device (like on your computer) i would go for the 30GB since they only differ in size and storage space and price (the 30gb is $50 cheaper and it doesn't take very long to transfer files if you have USB2.0 on either of them). i'd recommend this over an Ipod to anyone it's the best bang for the buck. One downside is that you can't browse files while listening to FM radio.
I am a senior in high school and big into technical theatre, specifically sound. I consider myself something of an audiophile. I received these speakers as a gift a few years ago, before I knew anything about audio. I loved them then and I love them now.First of all, the sound quality is excellent. I have a Dell laptop and listen to quite a bit of music (alot of alternative and grunge, mostly). The difference between the built-in speakers and these ones are night and day. The highs are clear and bright, the mids don't lack punch, and the bass isn't distorted, even almost all the way up. I keep the subwoofer next to my desk and it's powerful enough to shake the room if I want it to, but also delivers good sound at low volumes. I recently competed in Sound Design at a state-wide theatrical convention and brought these speakers with me to do my presentation. It was storming the entire night and at one point, when I tested a thunderclap sound effect, everyone in the large conference hall-sized room thought it was a real thunderclap because of how powerful and clear the subwoofer was. When I made my presentation the judges were quite impressed. I qualified for the National Level and I think these speakers had alot to do with it.One of the other things I love about these speakers is the ease of adjustment. The wired remote control that sits on your desk has not only volume control and a headphone jack, but a seperate bass control as well. I use this knob probably about as much as I do the volume and I can't imagine how much of a hassle it would have been if the designers had put bass control on the subwoofer or left it out entirely. Luckily they got it right. Also worth mentioning is that all cords run into and out of the subwoofer (in: power, input signal; out: left and right speakers, remote control). None of the them are integrated except the speakers on one end, so extending them is an option, as well as adding adapters, splitters, etc.In short, these speakers have served me well for a long time, and I plan on taking them to college with me very soon. If you're looking for a 2.1 system that doesn't cost an exhorborant amount of money but really delivers on quality, you can't go wrong with these. If I ever buy another pair of speakers for myself I'm looking at Creative first.
I was a little reluctant to buy this updated foldable headset after seeing the reviews about how easily they break but I really needed some for working out. I hate ear buds - they fall out and it is hard to get good sound if they aren't in just right. These stay on my head very well throughout my work out including jogging and weight lifting. The sound is surprisingly good for such a light weight headset. I have had these for over 6 months of daily use now and they have held up just fine. Actually my old pairs of folding headsets were frustrating because the sliding metal they used in the folding mechanism would always come out and was hard to replace. I'm going to get aqnother pair for a backup but I've aleady gotten my money's worht out of the ones I have.
Modem seems to be not having voice facility (I tried with Supervoice and supervoice reported this modem does not support voice)There is no built in mic facility - so we need to carry a external mic with us all the time when we use internet telephony.
My tower computer does not have a wireless G internet interface (laptops do). So I got this item to go wireless with the tower since it is in a different room than the inet modem, wireless router and print server. The modem and print server are wire-connected to two printers. So I can not only surf, but also print wirelessly. I also have two laptops with G and every thing works very nicely. Highly recommended if a wired connection is inconvenient. Don't forget to use some kind of encryption. I'm using WEP which is very easy and in my opinion adequate.
this little game system is great for the road. little kids love it. it is so many games in one.
The hard case is stylish, compact, and a good protector of my investment. One reviewer wrote that it is difficult to charge the Palm with the case on. It really isn't a problem at all if you place the charger on the edge of your desk so that hard case can extend off. I don't worry about it falling over since the charge is so sturdy. I love the case because it provides such great protection in a stylish manner. enjoy!
we got our 6 year old daughter this for her brand new camera and the rule is she needs to wear this if she is using the camera. She has not complained about the feel of this. I wanted a padded type as opposed to a rope so that it would be comfortable.
The binoculars are excellent. The camera however is a novelty. Do not expect a high-resolution close-up shot of what you are looking at. It will give you an ok 4x6 picture. It is a .3 mega pixel camera, and that is exactly what you get. The magnification of the picture looks as if you stepped forward about 5 yards and took a regular picture. I like the rubber eyecups. They make it more comfortable for extended viewing. The software is easy to download and use. I highly recommend using a tri-pod though for the best pictures. I am pleased with the binoculars and the camera is fun to use. Do not expect more though. If you want more resolution buy a set with more mega pixels. All in all I am pleased with it, and it is worth the $54.00 I paid for it.
This is a replacement for the first one I had. Both of them work(ed) flawlessly. The first one was lost. I have been able to insert two chips at a time and access both of the at the same time. I like this since you get two drives from one USB port. However, this doesn't work on all computers.
this headset can produce fairly decent sound. good low, mid and high frequency. the noise cancelling feature work fairly well for this price point. it cancel about 70% of the ambient noise on an airplane. if you travel short airplane trip, this should be a good deal. if you travel long international flight, the bose qc15 is still the one to beat.
I can tell you all you need to know about this router in one sentence: Do not buy it or you will regret it. Don't say I didn't warn you.This router feels fragile and flimsy, and it is. I bought it in May and it worked fine until August, when I moved it to a different room and plugged it into a new outlet. Then it stopped working. I have had SMC routers in the past, and this has happened to me before: the router works fine for a while, but it cannot withstand any kind of handling, no matter how gentle.Worse yet, when I called SMC technical support to get an RMA number so I could return the router for a new one, they insisted that I spend over an hour trying one thing after another to make it work. Sorry, but it is simply not worth over an hour of my time to try to repair a $49 router, especially when I know from experience that it cannot be repaired and I need a replacement. Eventually, I asked to speak to a supervisor, and was put on infinite hold.In the end, I did what I should have done from the very beginning: toss the SMC in the trash and buy a Linksys router. (Netgear routers work well, too.) The Linksys feels far more solid, and I expect it will be more durable and reliable as well. I have never heard anyone say anything positive about SMC routers; trust me, you won't be the first!
I've owned this speaker system for a couple of years now, and it's been great. Very nice sound, reliable, and it puts out plenty of volume for just about any reasonable person. It was on my computer, but it has now been moved to my bedroom where it was coupled with a radio and a old portable CD player to become my bedroom stereo. Maybe someday it will go back to the computer, but coupled with an old Sony Discman, it is a much better sounding stereo than the [other]mini-systems that I've been shopping.
I should have paid more attention to the reviews as this didn't work for me, either. I got the same message, doesn't recognize usb. I don't know if there could be a driver for this. I don't think the product is necessarily defective, it just doesn't work with Windows XP.
these cables are awful, do not buy them. I have a sony upscaling dvd play and a philip 37 in lcd tv. When i use the dvd player in the hdmi input, there is a lime green line that will not go away on the far right side of the tv. not only that, today there was a pink tint to the picture. i tried different dvds and setting on the tv but nothing changed it. I know it was the hdmi cable becuase i plugged it in regular and the picture worked fine.
I recently ordered this along with my newGarmin eTrex Venture CX. It was an excellent purchase. It clips nicely on my pockets, backpack, and it fits nicely on "curtains" of commercial airliners (most airlines allow you to use GPS receivers once you reach cruising altitude). I can't imagine using my GPS without this case.My only complaint is that it's hard to see the screen without the back light on in some glare situations.
I needed a KVM for 2 servers, something very simple and straightforward without any bells and whistles that would get the job done. This totally fits the bill at an excellent price.The unit is smaller than I expected, which I like. I was able to plug everything in and get going in about 1 minute, everything worked flawlessly right away. Works great, I've never had a problem switching back and forth.The only negative I can think of is, occasionally if you're switching back-and-forth multiple times the light will flash for several seconds (up to 5 or so) before the mouse and keyboard work. I wouldn't call this a "problem" per-se, but just something worth noting so you know what to expect.
When I purchased my Canon T2i I searched for a case that would protect it well. I don't have a lot of accessories (yet) but I wanted to be able to store a cable, backup batteries, etc. The T2i fits perfectly in the case - and it has plently of padding to protect the camera from accidental falls, bumps, etc. It's not too big, or too small, it's just right. If you want to protect your camera and not spend a fortune, this is a great option!
I checked several outlets for these memory cards and amazon had the best price and it was the exact same everything that my IT guy said I needed for my computer. Thank you again amazon.com.
I paid $20 bucks for the refurbished version, can't beat it! The super bass feature adds a nice effect to the sound. I read the other reviews and it forced me to write: Some stations come in better in some other areas, true. If you excercise/run- you must buy this. Question: when you run do you change the station? Set the station and go running! If you are looking for the best sound and reception plan on spending THE MONEY. Dollar for dollar- can't beat it ! too many people think they should get an acre of property for a dollar!If you are needing a nice durable arm radio you can get nice sound out of this at a reasonable price. Complainers, get real!
I was lured in by the features of this wireless product wireless and wired connections, router, plus a print server, not to mention the [money] rebate. This was a bust. I plugged it in and actually had no problems connecting both wired and wireless. Everything was great for 30 minutes then I lost my connection to both. I unplugged/plugged it and was able to re-establish my connection for 5 minutes. I gave up on it after a few hours. What a piece of junk. BTW, my D-link DWL 650 did not work on my T21 Thinkpad. D-link you stink. It's in the mail back to Amazon.
Audio Technica AT-PL50 Belt Drive TurntableI purchaed the PL50. First the product discription is misleading. This turntable works but it will not last. The only saving thing is that it has a built in pre amp, which I did not need. You would do better to spend a few more dollars a buy a direct drive turntable.
Bought this unit for an older computer running Windows 98SE and it was advertised as being able to work for this application but nothing I did could make it work. The unit was returned with full refund.
I received the ink empty message, only a million times. Before the ink was empty, when the ink was empty, and after the ink was replaced and FULL! I finally got that cleared and almost exactly one month after warranty expiration, I received, 'Machine Error 41'! I think it's rigged. There's no burn ban where I live, so I'll get some satisfaction out of saying, 'BURN, BABY, BURN'!
Maptech produces the best mapping software I've ever used. I've tried the rest, now I stick with the best. Being a Geography major in college, and working in the mapping industry now, I've used all the others, but maptech is by far the best. Detailed topos, great overlays, outstanding GPS hookup, and the 3-D graphics are unbelieveable!!!!! For anyone in a mapping field, or anyone looking to spice up their outdoor adventures, you have got to get this software.
If you need something for talking to people (e.g. Skype), buy this one. It's a very good value, 5 stars for this.If you want something that is also good for listening to music, I don't think this is the one (OK, apparently this is something subjective). I would give 3 stars for that purpose, but my review is 5 stars because I didn't buy this for music listening.I needed something without echoing for chatting over the internet. I do lots of tele-conferencing for the job, and echo caused by anyone using the internal mic and the speaker of laptop or some dedicated telecon hardware is really annoying (we are always yelling "hey, if you're not speaking, mute your mic", but people always forget).I was quite satisfied with the purchase. It's inexpensive, I don't cause echo any more (though other people still do), is comfortable to wear, and the sound is perfectly good for chatting.For music, it's OK, I'll use it if I don't have anything else sitting around, but it has too much bass boost, or mid/high is too weak compared to the bass, or something like that. Music with any significant bass (e.g. rock) sounds dull. If you are listening to a soprano singer soloing or something, it's not as apparent, but still sounds muffled. I'm no audiophile but hey, if I wear a big-ish headphone for music, I want to enjoy the experience more.This works with both Mac (I'm using Macbook pro with OSX Snow Leopard) and Linux (I'm using Lenovo X61 with Kubuntu Linux 10.04).The volume and mute button work, but you need a minimal configuration, otherwise buttons control the internal speaker/mic, not the headset, both in OSX and Linux. In OSX, I needed to set this device as your sound output and input device from the system preference. Selecting it from inside each program, e.g. Skype, wouldn't do it. In Kubuntu, I needed to set this device as the master input and output channel from kmix.As soon as I unplug this, the sound falls back to the internal sound, so no trouble.The "talk" button doesn't work on Mac and Linux. Maybe you can make it work, I don't know, but I don't use it and didn't research.
Every thing I needed in a camera case. Compact with enough storage for the important things, not bulky or heavy. I recommend it for anyone on the go!!!
We were looking around for a simple router/firewall, that would automatically protect against hackers, and streamline net access in our small office network. Amazingly, this incredibly inexpensive product does the trick nicely. It took about 15 minutes to get up and running, counting the time to type into the router our Sympatico DSL internet account details: name, password, and set connection type to PPPoE. Getting notieably faster internet speeds now that one of the workstations is completely finished from having to work the tiresome role of a proxy server. Bonus, it has cool power user features: triggered port opening, and client filtering based on time/day of week. The two guys who left negative comments seem totally clueless because: first, the firmware in the unit is burning fast; second, I configured the router with great ease before connecting to the internet. Excellent little product, as another reviewer said, as it's in a hard plastic casing, avoid dropping on stone/concrete flooring.
I have an exact clone of this cheap little thing with the "GE" label on it. It broke within a week, its stuck on "8" messages and none of the buttons work. I called them, they told me to unplug it (I already tried that) then they want me to mail it back to them, I'm not going to bother,by the time i pay the shipping and have no answering machine to use its not worth it. They could have at least put out a call tag for it.
Bought it cuz Amazon's "Often purchased together with" claim. But apparently, they don't track those recommendations to see if they were returned as incompatible. Absolutely, positively NOT compatible with the fantastic new eTrex's.As with a previous reviewer (which I unfortunately did not see before buying), it just isn't worth the bother and cost of returning, so Amazon and Garmin made a few extra bucks off of me.I understand the Carabiner thingy for about the same price works just fine (for a different purpose, of course), but sorry, Amazon and Garmin, you already got enuff money out of me for this.Gave it 4 stars cuz I'm sure it works just wonderfully with the units for which it was built.
The memory worked just as it should. No problems here.I do however wish I would have purchased the 1 GB version instead since it did not seem to have the effect on the machine I had hoped. But that's not an issue with the product.
The SB-400 is a small unit that works really well. Recharging is fast and does not use up batteries too quickly.
I bought these locally when I lost my old set of earbuds. I had such a good experience with my old set of cheap Sony earbuds, I assumed that these would be on par, boy was I wrong.The lows are virtually non-existant.The highs clip and pop at reasonable volume levels, any quality issues in the source (artifacts from mp3 encoding for example) are amplified.I'm not a big fan of the over-the-ear clips, though this is more an issue of taste than a comment on the quality.This being said, worse earbuds do exist out there, but I wouldn't buy those either.
I have one of these for my Nomad Jukebox. It kind of works. There is a great deal of static/interference no matter what frequency I use. This makes the product pretty much unusable.
What you want me to say about this product, JUST BUY IT IF YOU NEED ONE. Easy install and works great. You don't need to know much about it. Linksys is King of Networking.
Easy installation. Operation is smooth. It feels like natural extension of one's body. I used it with Solid Works, eDrawings and Google Earth. Learning curve is very fast.It has 2 buttons. They feel little small for person with larger hands.Buttons can be programmed. It takes some tries to get used to it.For instance, I tried to program right button for pan only. Display pans right/left by sliding controler accordingly. When you slide up/down it does not work. To pan up/down, controler must be pulled up or pushed down.Overall it is a very neat device that is comfortable to use and it saves the mouse hand from fatique.It would be nice to have something like that for general Windows applications, notably for pan and zoom.
I bought this about 6-8 months ago and love it. I use it on my smokers. It has all the features you need. The alarms are great, an alarm will go off it the smoker temp swings too high or if it falls too low. The other alarm sounds when the meat is done. there is a timer and a back light.The range works well. The signal is fairly strong i can have 2 walls between me and the pit with no problems. I have not tried the full 100 feet range but 50 feet works great.The best thing about this is being able to sleep without worrying on an overnight cook. If things go wrong while your a sleep the alarm will sound. The alarms are not presets like some other models you can have it beep at any temp you select.The wires are a bit short, but they are tough (just keep them out of the dishwasher and no soaking). Setting the temp, the adjustments only go up, meaning if you pass your target temp by accident you will have to cycle back through agian. This is a pain but not a deal breaker.This thing works great. The Polder original remote thermometer works great to. Highly recommended
I give it 5 stars because it's gives great sound and features for your money.Let me just start out by saying. Dolby did good with DPLII. I can't live without it now. I listen to near enough everything that's not DD or DTS with DPLII on. Wonderful!OK onto the niggly bits that make this imperfect. The remote could be better and have some more options. It's annoying not being able to adjust things like bass and treble from the remote.Inputs and outputs are a bit weird. I was used to my old Sherwood 925's ins and outs. The 6108 you have to kinda fiddle with shared ins and stuff. It's not as straighforward layout as the 925 was.The sound. Sometimes you can hear very low level hum. This is more pronounced if you have PCM signals being sent (As I do from an optical CD deck). What happens is that when a track finishes and there is a silent spot, the reciever stops any and all sound. This can sometime make for an audible click as the sound (and that very low level hum) cuts out for a moment. I've gone back to analog from the CD deck because of it. Not ideal.The DSP's I hate (Other than DPLII of course). I wish they would drop them. It's a pain having to keep pressing the DSP button again and again to get past those stupid 'church' 'hall' modes to change from DPLII Music to DPLI and DPLII.OK those are my niggles just to show that the reciever is not the greatest thing since sliced bread. Other than that it's fantastic for the price and kicks my old speakers into overdrive!Oh and to the dude who was having problems. Yes it does do Dolby Pro Logic. The sound is also great. You need to check you have some decent speakers and READ THE MANUAL!
Great charger for these Nikon/Vivitar/Olympus batteries. Super size. Works perfectly. GREAT value.
Caution!!! The HP Pavilion a1220n DOES NOT come with Windows XP Media Center Edition as advertised. I had purchased this computer mostly to get the Media Center, boy was I surprised. Since it came from another supplier all I was told was that Amazon incorrectly advertised it. They could only refund my money (or let me exchange it for something more expensive of course).I wasn't willing as I had spent 2 hours on the phone with HP just to get the thing started. Turns out it was shipped without a cable connected to the motherboard.I've lost a little faith in Amazon here.
I've used wired Cisco-Linksys for years. Believe it or not I got this so that my kindle would be able to get a better signal. Most of it was simple. The problem I came up with is I've had a hard time figuring out how to give it a password. I was able to by going round and round in the instructions both on the dvd and on-line, finally found a setting that give you random numbers and letters for the password. I'd rather have my own password, but this works and most likely it is more secure.
This little dongle is very small and is easily installed into the Centronics parallel port connector in the back of my NEC Superscript 1800 printer. Configuration with the included CD ROM and the instructions booklet is extremely easy and in a matter of minutes I had all the printers in my home network configured and printing on the now networked NEC printer. I am using a Dlink 1G Gaming Router (DGL-4100) and everything is working perfectly. In my network the printer was assigned IP address 192.168.0.10.
I think it's a waste of money to buy this lens, I took some pictures when I received it and all were useless.
If you're considering this lens then you must already have, or can get the means in which to pay for it. With that being said... GET IT!! I waited and am kicking myself for doing so. Sure the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS L series I bought at the time is still a GREAT lens, I just wished I'd have had this for the last 3 months. Esp if you add a 2x canon tele-converter. or if you have one of the camera's with the cropped sensors. I can tell you that my 5D loves it. The pictures as stated before are tack sharp and when you crop for that KILLER shot whooo baby. If you have any doubt, I would suggest trying to rent one first, but I tell you..... if you do rent one, you will end up buying one. It is simply that good.
I had a Kodak Easy Share 7300, which I loved, but the pieces on the battery compartment broke off and it wouldnt stay closed, so I had to buy a new one. I spent a few days researching cameras within my budget, and my mom had an HP and she liked it, so I decided to try it. I love it. Its so simple to use, the software is easy to install and easy to use once you try to transfer your pics from the camera to computer. I have not yet tried to print a pic, but everything else about the camera is wonderful.Its small and fits in your hand, the zoom is decent, the picture quality changes when you use max zoom, but the pics still come out pretty good. The only feature I dont like as much is that when you are looking through the LCD display, when you move the camera, its a little blurry and doesnt focus right away. Everything else is wonderful and I am very very happy with my camera!
No point in buying this product for your Canon EOS, it pretty much doesnt work with any of them.
The Garmin nuvi 360 would be a good product except the speaker volume is extremely weak. The only way the speaker can be heard is stopped and no other noise nearby. This is with the speaker volume turned to maximum. Adding an external speaker does not help unless the external speaker is amplified.
Very functional, a great deal of space, well organized. Effective for both work and travel and great ergonomics.
I have a really sharp Trinitron monitor which came with a decent quality video cable and text was sharp and clear. Recently I bought a new top-brand Geforce 4 Ti4800 video card and, after installing it, text became significantly ghosted. I later heard that the manufacturer used cheap parts which degrade the signal at high frequency (above 60Hz) when used in 2D (i.e. text) mode. I had to switch to 60 Hz to get sharp text, which still wasn't as sharp as it was with my previous graphics card running at 85Hz. Every step above 60Hz became increasingly ghosted. 85Hz and higher is much easier on the eyes, so I searched for a VGA cable to replace the one that I thought was pretty good. I decided to try a mid-priced cable, this Startech model. I liked their site and felt confident that they were selling a quality product. I connected it and PERFECT! I was back to sharp, clear text at 85Hz (and all the way up to 144Hz). This is an excellent cable for a great price and if you suffer with blurry text or ghost images, please give this one a try.
This CD player has so many problems...I thought I was the only one who had a defective one. It skips while jogging so much that I now have it sitting on my desk. It's fine for that but nothing else. Yes, sound quality is good. The batteries do not last 20 hours...I was lucky to six hours before the battery indicator icon came on. It would shut off in the middle of a song for no reason at all. Very annoying buttons that worked sometimes others times not. As I said before, I now have this CD player on my desk in work hooked to the wall outlet so I don't spend a fortune on batteries. Not recommened at all. Panasonic dropped the ball on this big time.
Just installed this system. Have a total of 4hrs listening time on it, but I am pretty good at setup and sound adjustement. My previous system was a Sony Dream System(BTW, DO NOT BUY ONE!!!)and though it was a COMPLETE PILE OF UNRELIABLE CRAP, it sounded GREAT! The Sony's highs were significantly better than this system.PROs:1. Easy set up, no wires to snake everywhere. Rear speakers mounted on wall easy and box hidden under couch.2. SUB is AMAZING! This thing is nearly too much!3. Beautifuly crafted and finished(looks more expensive that it is!)4. Quick CD changes/swaps/and play feature.5. Surround is flawless. No delay, no 'unresponsive'. You would swear they were wired like a traditional system.CONs:1. I havnt been able to 'clean up' the sound. I like clear and crisp, and thus far, I havnt gotten it. That is a big dissapointment for me.2. Reciever is HUGE!3. Lack of PERSONAL sound adjustement(Treble, Mid, Lows, etc...).Overall, this is a great product. It does exactly what it says, it is easy to set up(yes, sub included!) and it looks great. Just look at the reviews....if all you can find to complain about is the 'manual being too small', then it MUST be good!lol Now....if only I can figure out how to make the highs come out...
Works very well on speaker and microphone. Very lightweigt. Does not pick up too much ambient noise. Folds nicely.
The iPod is, by far, the best hard drive based mp3 player on the market. I would stop short of calling it the best portable audio device because it doesn't not suit everyone's purposes.Here are the groups of people who should definitely not buy an iPod:1) Joggers/runners: Since the iPod uses a hard drive for storage, it is not well suited for "active" use. Hard drives are sensitive to lots of movement and can be damamged if shaken during hard drive access. Sony MiniDisc players and flash media based mp3 players are better alternatives.2) Windows users: Apple will be releasing iTunes for Windows later this year, but the problem is that the windows version will always be behind the Mac version in terms of functionality. Best solution: buy a mac! Other alternative is to get another brand's mp3 player.So basically, if you're a Mac user and don't plan on taking the iPod running, then you should buy it!
I have been only using these Verbatim DVD-Rs for years. They are very reliable. Excellent and arrived in perfect condition!
I was excited to find an "old fashioned" camera from such a reputable company. I needed one of these for my mother in law who is technically challenged. But was very disappointed to find it broke within the first few uses but we didn't know it until we went to develop the film - it never advanced the film. Even after getting it "fixed" by a camera repairman (yes, they still have those), we were told this was only a bandaid fix as it was a quality issue.
I mounted these underneath my travel trailer and was really happy with them. Sure they aren't extremely high quality, but they sound great to my ear and the price was right. I also like how easily they come off and on the brackets. They have gotten wet and so far, no problems.
My only regret is that I didn't order these first. I was misled by reading too many reviews about sound accuracy and all that other hype.The problem with reviews is that you can't hear them. I read the reviews not knowing really what I was looking for. It looks like most people and professional reviewers are hung up on the sound accuracy thing. I too was looking for the best sound ratings - and that was totally wrong.What I was really looking for was these (V-Moda Bass Freq's). It was my 7th pair of canal style earphones (all different brands in the same price range) and as soon as I put them on, I could tell that these were actually different - and in a good way! Several of my other brands stated that they had "enhanced bass" or even "turbo bass". All I can say is B.S. These V-Moda's actually deliver. Where else do you see 800 plus ratings for a product?Now your only problem is: What color? The black ones are usually cheaper but the red ones have a nice red cord to match the earpieces. I am actually tempted to try the Radius Atomic Bass Earphones which cost 2X as much - but there is really no reason that I need anything more - except my curiosity.
Having seen this TV in stores, I was very impressed. After doing further research, though, I found that the 46" model had slightly better black levels and did not suffer from a problem some refer to as "black grass." Black grass describes a (slight) certain shadow or impression that you see at the top and/or bottom of the screen that may be distracting for some. So, if you have the space, the small price increase (around $40, if I am not mistaken) is certainly worth it for those small details and a larger image.Aside from that, the TV is brilliant and produced a picture as good as most any LCD or plasma I have seen (albeit from a more restricted viewing angle). I just submitted a very detailed review of the 46" model, whose details, except for those mentioned above, are just about the exact same as this one's, and the bottom line is that it is a great choice.
This product interfaces with my computer beautifully and makes the whole process easy. I just bought a memory card with 4 G storage so I can take 200 pictures!
I threw it out. Not worth your time. Made in China. Does not operate consistency what so ever. For 4 dollars and 5 dollars to ship, it's not worth shipping back. Try Belkin. Very over priced (20 to 25 dollars), but Belkin works consistently. This seller's product is not even worth what you pay for; unless, you like buying trash to place in your garbage can.
As another reviewer noted, this adapter works but the white print on the adapter ring reflects off the lens-facing side of the filters in bright sun light and so is captured in the pictures. Considering that, I have to wonder what kind of testing this product went through before being released. I used a black permanent marker to color over the white lettering but it also reflects light so care must be taken.
Took this unit to Germany for a three week stay. It worked flawlessly with my computer and plugin chargers. It's a little bulky but worth the extra weight.
I have had no problems with this product! Cheap price & great quality! I use it with my iphone & it even puts your phone conversation on speaker if you have it plugged in still to make it easy to talk & drive, & if you want a private conversation you easily unplug it then plug it back in after your phone call. totally recommend it!:)
I purchased one of these charger kits. Plugged it in to charge and the light turned green only after 15 minutes. It worked for a bit and then it didn't work properly, causing problems with the control options.I wrote Amazon and told them about the problem. They sent me another one and that one is working fine so far. The dispute was handled efficiently and a new one was received quickly.
I have been using this product and its prior versions (PM10, PM15, PM20) for over 7 years now. At any point in time I have at least 7 of these units in service on open skiffs. Over the past 7 years every single one of them has gone defective within its first year of service. At first I was simply trashing them and replacing with new units. However, I eventually got tired of absorbing the loss and started returning them to Hummingbird's service department to be replaced under warranty. Although Hummingbird has been repairing them (at least 6 units each year), they continue to bad in the same way. Most times the display gets fogged up and eventually stops working eventhough you can still hear the beep upon startup. They also fail in other ways but this is by far the most common. Hummingbird will replace the display at no cost and returns the unit to me. The repaired unit then sit on a shelf inside my office as one of my 5 extra replacement units waiting to be installed after one the the inservice units on one of my boats fails. And then the return process starts all over. In my opinion, these units have proven to to be inferior and I have decided that all of my new boats will have another company's depth sounder/fish finder installed. I have not yet figured out who has a compatable unit though.
NEW:-Aluminum Casing-Double battery life-Thinner/Taller-Search option in menus-Brighter screenGOOD:-Excellent sound quality-Excellent software (recently updated iTunes 7)-Can charge through USB-Oodles of accessories-Competitive price-Apple brand-Durable casing-Search feature is very intuitive-Very decent battery life-40% Brighter Screen than predecessorBAD:-Still no FM tuner, voice record, or line-in record-Still no video playback-Expensive accessories-Crappy headphones-Not that you really need it, but there is no software included i the box (you have to download it at apple.com)COLORS:Silver - 2GB/4GB exclusivePink/Green/Blue - 4GB exclusiveBlack - 8GB exclusive
Originally, I bought the iTouch Desktop as a Christmas present for my father, but when I saw the product, I knew I had to have one. Both the keyboard and the mouse are completely wireless. As an avid computer user, it has been invaluable in allowing me greater mobility and functionality. I no longer have to worry about cords that seem too short to work with my desk.The mouse has two-buttons and a scrolling wheel (great for surfing the 'net!) The weight of the mouse is comforting and the movement is VERY smooth. The keyboard features programmable buttons and CD-Rom controls. My one complaint about this product is the keys on the keyboard are a little clunky. However, I prefer keyboards that have a light touch and high speed. For the average user, there shouldn't be a problem.As a whole, the iTouch product is well worth the investment.
Wow, order the hdmi cable received it in a couple of days and saved alot of $$$$ on these compared to the Major Electronic Retailers.
I have a lot of mp3 players. Apple, iRiver, Olympus, iAudio... Never thought there could be something so small light powerful and resistant like this player. I am just amazed.. Records Wav and mp3 (Line-in and voice--internal micro), Reproduces a lot of formats, 2GB flash (I got the 2GB model), Exceptional FM, PC Software, UMS (Mac and Linux compatible, works like Jump Drive), 1 AAA battery works 20 hours, lot of accessories, full equalization, VOX, and wow!! 1000 backlight colors... see bellow:(I just uploaded the manual (see JetAudio page/site) to AMAZON and should appear soon in the 2GB model page (i5-2048BL 2 GB) , check it there for more info :-)MP3, MP2, WMA, ASF, WAV (48khz, Stereo) and OGG (up to Q9) Playback, Voice Recording, FM Radio Receiver and Recording, Direct MP3 Encoding, Removable DiskBasic Flash Memory Embedded (256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB)4 Line Wide Graphic LCD1,000 Color LED BacklightUSB 2.0 InterfaceLong Playback Time: Up to 20 hours of playback time with one AAA battery (Based on Cowon&iexcl;s standardized testing)(Playtimes may be reduced when visualizations are used.)Multi language support (Embedded common fonts that can display 40,000 characters from various languages)Enhanced Integrated NavigatorPlay/Pause/Intro Play, Stop/Power OFF, RecordingNext Track/Previous Track, Fast Forward/Fast RewindInfinite LoopSearch Speed and Skip Speed Settings40 Digital Volume LevelsVarious EQ and Sound Field Effects- User-Adjustable 5-Band EQ- Normal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Vocal, User- Supports BBE, Mach3Bass, MP Enhance, and 3D SurroundResume Feature, Auto Power OFFHold Feature, Backlight ON Dim Control, Scroll Speed and Backlight Color AdjustmentFirmware and logo downloadSupports ID3V2, ID3V1, and FilenameDevice Information (firmware version, memory usage)Software- JetShell (File Transfer, MP3/WMA/WAV/AUDIO CD PLAY, MP3 ENCODING)- JetAudio (Integrated multimedia player software)iAUDIO 5 SpecificationsSupported FilesAll ranges of MPEG 1/2/2.5 layer 3 (8kbps ~ 320kbps) (8KHz~48KHz) and VBRAll ranges of WMA7 WMA (20kbps~ 192kbps) (8KHz~48KHz)WMA9 CBR (5Kbps Mono ~ 320kbps Stereo) VBR (Average 48kbps to 256kbps) OGG (up to Q9) WAV (Up to 48KHz Stereo)Memory 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GBPC Interface: USB 2.0File Transfer Speed Max. 20MbpsBattery 1 x AAA (Up to 20 hours of playback time based on cowon standardized testing)Buttons 2 jog buttons (PLAY, FF, REW, VOL UP/DOWN, MENU), MODE button, REC buttonSwitch 1 Switch (Hold)Display 128 x 64 full graphic LCD + Segment LCDSNR 95 dBOutput 13mW+13mW(16 Ohm Earphone)Frequency Range 20Hz ~ 20KHzSize 76.8 x 35 x 18 mm (Height x With x Depth)Weight 28 g (Excluding Battery)* WMA9 Professional, Lossless Codec, and Voice Codec are not supported* JetEffect is partially applied to Q9 when OGG is played.
It contains a lot of things and functionalities that I didn't know about them.
It installed without any issues, and has been working well so far (no crashes etc. for a couple of weeks). I have 2 working simultanesouly with Media Center 2005 using the recently released drivers with dual-card support.The only reason I gave it 4 starts instead of 5 is that the tuner is not the most sensitive I've seen. I have an old Samsung OTA HDTV box that is able to pull in channels this card can't. This is not a major problem though, as I can get all the major channels in my area.
I love the clarity of the screen. It has easy to follow instructions and so far, I have been very satisfied with the Garmin c340.
This TV is only about eighteen months old and the picture shuts off after about five seconds. Everything else is functioning normally.It has been lightly used, since I used to be away most weekdays on business.After researching the problem briefly on the internet, it appears this problem is fairly prevalent. That concerns me.The Samsung CSR was unable to identify the problem. That concerns me.I was referred to their nearest authorized repair service---sixty miles away. I live in the New York metropolitan area, with something like 18 million people. That concerns me.All of the reports I've read are still ignorant as to what the problem is, are still waiting for assistance, and/or have had a recurrence of ths issue (this last indicates that the wrong repair was made or that the part being used is inappropriately designed for its intended use). That concerns me.If this is a pervasive problem, and Samsung is unable to readily identify it for their customers, then I have serious concerns about purchasing their products in the future.
It seems to work fine. The only problem I was was connecting multiple devices to it. I connected it to a hub and then various devices to the hub.The only way for these devices to get access to the internet was to manually input the IP address of my DNS server. DHCP from my router did not seem to work across the bridge. But after I put in the DNS IP address, it worked fine.
I found that the price was very attractive, but the shipping cost 16 times the cost of the item. The item was small and did not weigh much, so why does it cost so much to ship????
I had the MG-35 for over 3 month now, I only had SD TV the picture of the DIVX files looks great and the sound is amazing "I hooked it up with Creative 2.1 system" I add a 400 GB PATA 300 GB segate Hard drive works great by the way you can portions the hard drive as well.The only bad thing no built in web page you have to install the software to see the hard drive plus it is too slow for 100T "I don't think it is a 100T" so basically if are going to transfer pictures or small video clips you can do it over the network but big movie files 700 MB you might spend good 15 min doing that so you might want to use the USB2 unless if you can wait.
Not sure what the other people are talking about, but I've found that this cable works great one windows 7. I've had problems where my software would crash with other USB to serial cables and this one has never failed me. Totally worth the price.I use it for my work when I travel on a windows 7 pro 32bit laptop.
what can I say ..what just what I needed ..right when I needed it .thanks again Amaon alwayz there fi rme in a pinch
The spekers do the job with no thrils. Sound is ok for the money I guess I got what I paid for.
A birthday gift for my daughter. Lots of great digital pictures were the result! Great quality pictures, the only minor problem was a loose on/off knob. It still works but requires more attention than it should. But still takes super quality pics....
I think it works very well. If I could change one thing, I would add the ability to alter the bass and treble levels. Other than that, it has good volume and I like the remote. The remote is very small however, so you have to keep an eye on it or you will probably lose it. Overall, I would recommend this to a friend.
There are a myriad of folks selling HDMI cables. Some of these will break the bank. I am of the belief that wire is wire. If the build quality of is good the sonic and video differences between these cables is minimal. There is a lot of snake oil in the cable and interconnect world. This is a good cable at a great price, that actually does the job (1080P).
The cord on this thing is VERY thin and the strain relief is the typical plastic molded-end that on thin cord like this is usually pretty ineffective-- and sure enough after a couple months use the cord is now so noisy I'm looking for a better made alternative. This is a VERY cheaply made item, if you need a headset you will use a lot try to find something a little more robust...
A friend recommended the mouse to me. It's the best mouse I've ever used. The only flaw is that the USB receiver sticks out and will catch on my shirt sleeves. Still, I can't rave enough about this mouse.
It's amazing...the best cost x benefits at earphones....there is no words to describe the quality of sound of this time piece....
I've had this model for four years and it has worked great the whole time and transitioned seamlessly to Windows 7. It's used for letters, Excel lists, envolopes and checks. Evderything I wanted it for. It's my black / white workhorse.I figure it's Microsoft World so I don't give a hoot about its incompatibitlity with Apple products.
I didn't think there was much difference in video quality between the various DVD players but the DVP5900 is a SUBSTANTIAL improvement over my old magnavox. Video Upscaling is a tremendous benefit.Using the HDMI connection helps quite a bit - both on the picture quality and the ease of setup. Pages of stuff to do in the manual if you're using component cables. With HDMI you plug it in and let the TV set and DVD player figure it out.The major feature of this player is the DIVX support. It's wonderful to be able to play almost anything that I can fit onto a CD. And the picture quality - even when the source material is decade old VHS converted to AVI - is much better than I expected. I was expecting artifacts and pixellization. I got quite acceptable picture quality on everything that it could display. Of course, the display from high quality sources like DVDs is fantastic.What's not to like? There are some glitches.1. The manual says the player will remember the position of the last 5 DVDs you've played. It doesn't even remember one. So if you turn the power off you'd better note the time display or you'll have some searching to do when you want to watch again.2. It doesn't handle all the subtitles the manaual says it does. "srt" format - no problem. "ssa" with "idx" - nope. The manual says it does but not on my system. It's possible that the next firmware update will fix this. Also, I've seen reports on various forums that other people have been able to make this feature work - but others haven't. We'll see. (by the way, the ability to download firmware updates from the phillips website to add new features or fix bugs is a another major benefit to this player)3. Bad ergnomics on the remote.4. Flimsy feel to the construction.5. Not much flexibility on music playback. No random play, can't make a playlist, can't limit playback to just one directory.These drawbacks are minor and many of them could be fixed with a firmware update.I'm viewing this with a 37" Panasonic Plasma (TH-37PX50U). You should use something of similar quality to get the full benefit of a player like this.
My son was given these as a gift and loves them! We have to wake him early every day for school and we do it with these. What a fun, gentle way to wake for school. We also use them outside to stay in contact when he's in the park or riding around the block. They give him freedom and me peace of mind. We have NO problems with reception or static. They're wonderful!
well,i still have my somewhat highend NAD preamp and amp but my small monitors have played there last note.So here i was on amazon looking for bookshelf speakers with something more thana 5 and a quarter mid bass. I read each and every review on these speakers and decided that these should well be worth the money. I realize that at similiar cost monitors like the polk with a 5 and 1/4 midbass would sound nice and be somewhat refined for the money.In fact i heard polks at best buy and found them balanced and decent. i am simply not wanting the hole caused by a too small mid bass /subwoofer combo.i purchased the yamaha 6490's hoping for the best. Wow dudes.The build quality and look alone just really impressed me.They just look and feel expensive.I mean i am not inflating the details here.Nice solid black exterior very curvey,stylish front grill which exposes a hint of the rich black piano gloss , NHT looking front baffle.Take the cover off and you'll see the full gloss black front baffle and very gorgous non paper 3way slightly off white drivers.Absolutely gorgous.The sound? Very open,somewhat bright and an accurate defined mid bass;bigger sounding than the bookshelfs with small midbass drivers.Due to a minimal crossover the midbass is a bit recessed however.Using a loudness button or a little eq and the sound is tight,punchy and hits.All the negative comments about bad bass areYamaha YST-SW216BL Subwooferjust not fair in my opinion.These speakers sound clean and reproduce spoken word,vocals and acoustic guitar and strings beautifully. I paired these monitors with the yamaha 10 inch servo sub (116.00) and together have the most satisfying system i have ever owned.(i have owned many great speakers,from altecs to ADS)Do yourself a favor and spend 129 dollars on these....you'll be rich!
I am using the drive in RAID 1 configuration so I have 500 Gb of redundant storage. Set up was easy. It is attractive. The light around the power switch is alittle over-kill. It attracts a lot of attention rotating and pulsing. It tells you how much of it is full and what its doing. When I first starting using it I noticed it was alittle noisy. It ran nearly continously. Then, perhaps after I did acouple reboots to install updates in Windows, it stopped making the noise and hum. The software works well. It is backing up my computer's hard drive every week. I like it.
I bought this dongle to pair it with my A2DP "Stereo" Motorola HT820. When I received it, I connected with my headset.First, the sound comming out was in "mono" channel. it results that the WIDCOMM driver in the CD, is not compatible with Windows Vista, so you have to go - download - and RUN the driver directly from the Broadcom website, otherwise is not going to work in "stereo" mode.Once you have that installed in your Vista, you can listen in STEREO which is amazing... If you have Win XP, you don't need the driver from the website. That took me 3 DAYS for figure it out!!!! since they don't say in the "installation manual" the incompatibility with Vista so, if you read this, you might save some time...It has worked perfectly with others devices such as Phones and hands-free. Overall this is a Great product.
I am really pleased with the quality of these headphones. When I put them in Im practically deaf to all other noises around me. They are also extremely comfortable, unlike some other earphones. Although the white has become a little dirty.
The Irock is a piece of junk for anyone who expects decent quality music in their car. I don't even live in an area where the local radio stations override the signals, but the thing still delivers terrible quality music that fades in and out. There is no crispness and I always seem to be able to hear white noise in the background. The only use that I've found for it is with the DVD player on my computer. On long road trips, other passengers int he car can watch DVD's on my laptop and use the Irock to connect to the car speakers. Good quality isn't as important then. However, for most people looking to be able to use their Ipod in the car, either get a tape adaptor or wait until something that acutally works well makes its way into the market.
Everything I needed for travel to China and elsewhere. As others have remarked, these do not take the place if a voltage converter for devices that can't handle 220 or 240, but I think that most of your bases are covered here in terms of form factor. I travel internationally for my job.
I never received this item, and you were to credit my account.I entered the order on 8/30/06 charged $27.98on my Master card.As I said above [I never received this item; 1 GB USB Flash Drive ]You did credit my Macter card for the $27.98 on 9/26/06 so myaccount is clear.In do not know why it was never shipped, possibly it was out of stock?I realy can not rate the item as I never had it,but to make your system work I will enter a #1 rate.Dave Webster[...]
This cable is heavy duty and connects our computers to the network without any issues. Would recommend, especially for the price!
I've been using webcams both indoors and outdoors for surveillance research and Skype video chats. I've used several 1.3M pixel sensor cameras from Logitech, Creative, Microsoft, and Phillips. This camera has the best image quality of the group across varied illumination and distance to subject scenes. The fixed focus lens stays pretty sharp from about 18" out. The bracket works fine for LCD monitor top mounting, but is hard to adjust on flat surfaces. The audio driver does a good job of echo cancellation in normal desktop configurations. The Rightlight2 is much better than the perennially underexposed Logitech driver available in late 2006/early 2007. It does tend to bounce around the brightness, contrast, and even white balance if the foreground composition changes. The driver interfaces well to standard applications (e.g. Skype) and program interfaces (e.g., OpenCV). Logitech's on-screen quickcam interface pops up anytime any application accesses the driver, which is annoying since you can always access it from the automatically installed system tray icon. Logitech still ignores a few million Linux users; when is a webcam manufacturer going to wake up and respond to this market? Overall, a good quality webcam.
This is small, works great, came amazingly fast and does everything I want it to do! I am a college student and consequencially I am frugal. This product was half the price of what I saw it going for in local stores, thank goodness for Amazon.com!I recommend this product for anyone who wants great quality, something mobile and who does not want to spend too much money.
I purchased this product in Novembert 2008. It is now 8/2009, the ipod will not charge.
It works like a million $ not a single problem, just installed and works fine
Since I'm not a tech nut , I was pleasantly surprise by this gadget . Reliable , good sound , a few good extras .Advice , read direction throughly and you should have minumium aggravation . Excellent battery life . Screen a bit smallI should have bought the IFP 795 , more storage .Not as cultish as Ipods , Apple has a tendency to hype any device they manufacture as the best . An thats a debate . Well its your drachmas . Oh , the screen hasn't scratch so far . Among extras a nice arm band case complete no extras to buy .
Delivery was the fastest I've ever received for a post office delivered product. Naturally I found the original shoe a day after ordering this one. It's in the camera bag as a spare.
La mercancia llego bien, lamentablemente 1 de los 4 discos que compre no funciono y por estar en otro pais, se me dificulta aplicar la garantia.
OK, I have not run over it with the car, but so far it has worked extremely well at protecting my portable hard drive and my wireless link from damage in spite of my careless handling. I love the fact that it has a little net on one side to hold parts that are not "the right size" for the strap. I highly recommend it.
I returned the PV-9450 for the following reasons:1) Slow FF and RW and 2) No Tape Counter (major drawback!!)
Yep, that's what they should call the Wacom Intuos3 Pen Tablet. When you factor in the software that comes with it (Photoshop Elements and Corel Essentials), the Tablet was a great bargain. I had been struggling with the GIMP 2.2 and my mouse so long that it caught me by surprise how free and liberating I felt the first time using it. The only thing is that with my widescreen laptop, it might have been nicer to buy a size smaller. That is because a little extra effort is required to sweep my hands across from one side to the other in times when I need to click on a particular tool. That is a minor nitpick, however.
I have had my S50 for several months now. I am very pleased with quality and style of the radio in my car, it looks fantastic in the new Avalon Touring interior. It is in another class from all other satellite units. I love it! The pause and record features are addicting. When you get a cell call just pause the live radio, take the call, and pick up where you left off after the call. One touch of the "heart" button saves any song or show to the memory. You essentially have the best programmed radio station in memory any time you want or need it. The S50 is loaded with functions. Some you will use others you won't. Menu navigation is just fine, I have read others complain about navigation however I find no problem adapting to Sirius conventions. The unit works as advertised and its quality and style are exceptional. I have no complaints with my S50, and any sat radio can be no better than its programming and Sirius programming has it all! I'm hooked!
These CD-R are no different from other Maxell CD-R, as far as I can say. Even though they are priced the same as professional grade Gold CD-Rs, they are not. They are not suitable for mastering or mixdown purposes. These may be suitable for business professionals who wish to reliably store data for a hundred years without degredation, but they are not suitable for professional audio applications, despite what their name may suggest.
I am not an audiophile.But I am fairly picky..Before even opening the box you'll notice that this little beasty is heavy. ;-)We've been very happy with this amp. It's an excellent deal for the money.It's simple, well built, well thought-out, and sounds pretty good.Connection are all quite nice, controls are pleasant, and the standby/active indicator is effective without being obnoxious.The auto-on/off feature is a nice touch.We using a Squeezebox Duet as the sole input, and it drives a pair of Canton 602s. In my simplistic analysis, the sound is fairly even across the frequency range allowing for only modest bass support as you would expect with these speakers. It's pretty clean, but not exactly 'warm'.Honestly, I'm surprised you can get anything that sounds this good at this price. So 5-stars it is.
This is an excellent wireless card for the Sharp Zaurus. I plugged it into the CF slot and then configured the wireless access preference program , then I started the browser and I was up and running in under 5 minutes. I get great range in my house, which isn't huge (so take that into consideration). I use it in conjunction with a Linksys wireless access point and Belkin router and I haven't had a single problem.
I bought three of these so that I could use my webcam for observing betta fry. It's been working great! The only problem was the chords fit together loosely and kept falling apart, so of course I had to duct tape them. There's duct tape on a lot of stuff I own.
Beware! I bought this for the specific reason that it was a digital tuner. I wanted to use this at the gym where they broadcast their TV audio on specific stations. Imagine my disappointment when I tried to use it the first time AND YOU CANNOT SELECT THE FREQUENCY. The only thing this radio allows is for it to "scan" and "lock in" on a station. The reception was beyond terrible. Avoid at all costs!!!!!
After fruitlessly trying to set up a miniature movie and DVD burning studio on my computer, I broke down and bought this DVD Recorder. I absolutely love it so far, and I plan on eventually converting my massive sports event collection to DVD.The product comes with a huge user manual, but I don't know why, because it is extremely easy to use. It is no more complicated than a new VCR. All of the menus and commands are intuitive. Most commands only require you to press three or four buttons to get to a command. To start using it, you just pop in a DVD, start recording, pause to edit out the commercials, and stop when you come to a natural break in the program. When you are done, you can name your chapters using the on-screen menus. I use DVD-R disks, and they are extremely cheap if you get them 25 or 50 at a time, which you will most definitely want to do.This weekend I zapped a football game from my satellite to two DVDs using the HSP recording mode. I watched a few minutes of the DVD with a buddy of mine, and we both couldn't get over how wonderful it looked, and how crisp the recording was. I can get 90 minutes to a DVD on HSP mode, and it almost perfectly reproduces a satellite or digital cable picture (if you squint real hard, you can sometimes see rough edges around small objects on the screen when they are moving - that's about it.) You can get up to 3 hours on a DVD with the LP mode, but you can see the slight decrease in quality from a satellite picture.Before you buy, MAKE SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE RECORDING MODES! The technology does not allow you to reproduce a 150-minute movie yet on one DVD (it requires two). That is, unless, you want to take a quality hit. If you can get over this, then this is a product that you will want to get.
I bought this to see how it compared with the other remote presenters I use (Honeywell's VERY small presenter, which I really like, but have had problems with it not working consistently, Targus AMP03US, Targus with a mouse feature, Kensington 33374, my favorite because I like the USB connection that fits right into the device when you're done, and Logi-Tech, which has a timer and buzzer to remind you it's break time.) This Keyspan is fine for it's effectiveness overall and has some features others don't have--reviewed on this page already. It's flat so it would fit in a shirt or suit pocket*It measures about 3" long and 1 3/4" wide, with the grip part being only a bit less at 1 1/2" wide. It's metal with a ridge that goes around the edges. So, for someone with a small hand or a small palm, it's essentially like holding a small metal throat lozenge container.*Because it's metal and flat, it slides easily and can be pushed aside and off the table or podium when moving learning material around.*It's white on the button side and grey on the back side, which looks different than usual and training participants have all mentioned it to me--which says something about how obvious it is when you're holding it.*It has no grip area and is not rounded, so instead of holding it between thumb and forefinger as you can with other small presenters, this one has to be held (by me, anyway) with the whole hand. The photo on this site that shows a woman holding it, shows that it is more of a visible device than an unobtrusive aid. See how she has it in the palm of her hand with the hand up?I loaned it to three other trainers--two women and a man--and they all said the same things, especially when comparing them immediately with a more comfortable and less noticeable remote.I think this would be better for someone who is showing a few slides as part of a company presentation, so everyone is focused on the slides. For my use, several hours a day, daily, there are some drawbacks that keep it from being the best choice.
well so far so good with this product. i have been using it for a while now and the only complaint i have (and i dont know if it is just that i have a bit bigger ears lol), but the ear pad gets to hurting after a few hrs of use. they were soppose to set completely around the ear and one sets on the ear instead. and thats the only complaint from me, other than that they dork all great for gaming and chatting.as far as using them on yahoo chat though they automatically turn themselves down even if you turn that option off so i would assume its actually in yahoo not the headset. due to the fact that that is the only one that they have any problems with!so i say to yahoo hay plz fix the problem lol.
If you have a smaller than average head, I suppose it won't hurt you. But I wasn't so lucky.Prior to a five hour long session providing online support using VOIP, the only complaint I had was that the headset was just a bit snug. Although improving, my left ear is still in pain after five days. Audio quality of both the mike and earphones are fine, but the long term comfort level gets a -3 stars. I would award three stars if the pain abated after a day. Presently, I can't stand to wear them at all but I my job requires it when I'm working remote.I checked my hat size and at 7 1/4 it is a common size. It seems MS did not design these for the average person.From a Hat web site:"The most common male size is 7-' and the average hat size for females is 7-"
I shopped around and through Amazon I found the best price. There is a generic off brand bulb but I didnt think it was worth risking. The Sony bulb made my tv picture brand new. I didnt realize how dim it had become. It took me less then 3 mins to change the bulb (including using the directions). If you can use a screw driver to remove 3 screws you will save yourself $100 or more to have a service tech come out to do that for you. I will buy my next replacement bulb from Amazon again. Great price and quick shipping.
I recently purchased this amplified antenna for my 40" tv at home. I found this to provide a much stronger signal than my rabbit ear antenna that i had before. It isn't perfect, in that during storms and high winds it will still have choppy picture from time to time. It still is a great antenna for what I need. I have recently purchased another to use with my 52".
What can you say about a memory card? This thing does what it says it will do, store electronic data. I purchased it for use in a Panasonic high resolution digital camera. It stores the pictures without running out of memory. Then camera battery runs low before the card runs low of space. I believe the camera battery is capable of approximately 300 pictures, while the memory card can store about 400 pictures.
Couldn't get my computer to recognize the digital camera so had to send it back. Could not get any help to try and resolve the problem.
The Huey Pro does a really great job of calibrating your monitor with almost no effort on your part. Follow the very easy to understand on-screen instructions and your monitor is callibrated fairly well in minutes. This doesn't quite to the job of the more expensive units costing three times as much, but for the price, this unit can't be beat.
I couldn't give this 5 stars because it was my first video card. I upgraded from on board video to this for Windows Vista Ultimate. This card did the job when it came to the Aero interface. I would recommend it for anyone needing an upgrade for Vista.
this product was great till day 3 when i plugged it into my computer, not force full at all, just slid it in, and it fell apart in my hand!!!! very cheaply made!!! do not buy!!!!
I took this camera with me on a two-week vacation through New Zealand. It was versatile, compact, easy to use, and took great photos. Out of seven rolls of 200-speed film and various lighting situations (the bright outdoors to a dimly lit wedding reception at night), only four photos came out badly. Those could've been avoided if I hadn't had subjects in the foreground and/or had used the camera's spot focus feature. None had any red eye problems, even though I hadn't used the red eye reduction feature.Overall, it's easy to use and performs well. It's great for sliding into a pocket when traveling and the date feature is handy. The only problem I had with this camera is that its manual didn't prime the user on how to take better photos (for example, it didn't explain what situations may cause red eye or when to use spot focus). You'll get by fantastically without it, but it would've been nice.
I have the i-pod shuffle and after buying this for the gym, used it once. I just could not get use to it. I prefer to clip the shuffle to my clothes.
i already lost the one i buy get stolen, but the product quality is excelent and get evething i wanted and get some years usend it and no problem so far.
Outstanding headset with clarity and comfortable fit. Plantronics makes the best headset in the business. I highly recommend this product, and I would definitely purchase from Amazon again.
The Boostaroo works wonderfully to give the loudest, cleanest sound possible when splitting audio connections. Completely worth every penny I paid for it.
I got the printer only to find that it doesn't come with a cord to connect it to your computer. After wasting my time going to three different places, the cheapest one was for $50.Amazon's advertisement that this is "free" with the purchase of a camera is misleading to say the least as it's not honest about the extra $$$$ you have to spend just for a connecting cord. In my opinion, this has been very frustrating and a TOTAL RIPOFF!!
Ordered by me when I neded it. Received it saveral days later. Unpacked it. It was exactly what I ordered. It installed eaisly. Everything about the process was A OK.RayDan
Although there are many negative reviews here, my player doesn't have any of the problems that the others have. It does everything it says on the box and overall it is a great MP3 player for the price that it is offered at.THe first thing you do before you even purchase it is to look for some moderately good headphones. Anything will be better than the earbuds that come with it. The batteries that come with the SP50 do not have good battery life. They don't last nearly as long as what it says on the packaging. After I went through the included batteries (Only took about 3 hours, with extensive searching and messing around with the buttons to learn it), I popped in some new batteries and they have lasted over 6 hours, and are still going strong. It DOES read ID3 tags - Just that when you first start the song, the file name of the song shows, and then the Title, Artist, and Album, as well as the kHz and bitrate. All of my MP3's on CD-R discs have played without any errors, although it shuts down by itself sometimes (May be user error, I might have accidentally held the stop button down or something, but it has happened 3 times now).The playlist feature is a pain to configure, so I don't reccomend that you use it. Instead, use the RND mode. If you have the songs on any mode, once you stop and start it again, you will have to set the mode again, and in my opinion, it is a real pain because RND is literally on the bottom of the list.Although it has its faults, the SP50 does provide great sound quality. With the bass boost on, the sound is incredible, even on very high volumes. Those reports of distorted sound at high volumes, the sound quality is excellent with my Sony MDR-G52 headphones. The lock feature was a nice addition that is usually found on higher, more expensive models. The extra line out plug is an added bonus, though the bass boost function doesn't apply to it. It is quite slow when it comes to starting or switching between songs, and it is noticeable to other people and yourself if it is quiet. The ESP works great.Overall I think that this is a good entry-level player with enough functions for it's low price. I highly suggest that you buy the SP50 for your playback needs. By the way, I bought this "fully working" version (It doesn't have the problems that the other people have) at Best Buy.
Good price for a well made cable. Six times higher price for the same cable in the big box store down the road.
These are great little players. We found ours at Menards the day after Thanksgiving. I though for the price they would stink. We bought two just to try and have never had a problem. We read a lot of reviews and some were bad, but we never have had a problem. I even liked them so much, I was looking for a cd or mp3 player for the garage and they were all over $50 for anything half way decent. We couldn't be the price, so I bought another cyberhome to play MP3's in the garage. I have had saw dust all over the DVD player and still have not had a problem.
The Panasonic was purchased for use in an industrial environment, with mostly distracting noise from ventilation system. The clarity of the radio's speakers is very good, and those working are now much the happier with some welcomed music. The CD player works like a champ.
Just got the HP Pavilion dv4040us a few days ago. Notebook looks sleek, had no dead pixels on the screen. Plus, it is fully loaded with all hardware capabilities one might need, including cool remote control that sticks into PCMCIA slot!It is my second laptop of all (had Satellite 2805-S202, real great helper of mine).Pros:- Quickview capability (watch DVDs and listen to MP3s, plus control everything with remote at a distance of at least 15 feet)- Large and bright screen with no dead pixels (at least on my machine)- Nice software package coming with the computer- 1Gb of RAM- Great wireless (setting up a new connection with in-home WLAN was a breeze, once I had set up MAC permission on the router!)- Holds over 3hrs with 6 cell battery. Get 12 cells for 6+ hrs- Single push-forward, centrally located latch button (now that is a biased convenience thing that came from Satellite)- Cool blue lighting- All connections on the sides, none in the back- Great CD/DVD drive that finally reads all CDs! My former computer could not (somehow it would not recognize) some CDs, including some National Geographic collection- Delete button is placed in upper right corner of keyboard! No more need to look at the keyboard to find a Del. Before Del buttons were placed more to the left of the corner, thus making me uneasy getting an HP. This one is purr-fect!- Thinner and lighter than zv5000 notebooks- Very quietCons:- Quickplay feature would not recognize VCDs, DivX and other non-DVD movie CDs. It would also not play movies from your hard drive- No AccuPoint (or similar) device, only touchpad.- Touchpad's scroll area sometimes would let-the-scroll-loose- Very little functionality could be added to the touchpad (I would like to see tapping on the corner open some program or maximize the window)Overall, it seems to be a great notebook (I will use it for Office programs, some strategic games, movie watching, etc) for my purpose, and will update the info if something else comes up.
I was considering both the Nuvi 250 and the Nuvi 350 before I settled on the Nuvi 360. I actually bought the 250 but returned it. The 250 is a fine device, but for the $60-$100 price difference between most of the the 200 series models and the 300 series models, I think going with the 300 series is well worth it.Practically, there are a few important differences. On the 300 series, the voice navigation will pronounce the names of the streets (i.e. "turn left onto laurel canyon ave.") whereas the 200 series only shows the street names on the screen and instead says things like "turn right in point two miles"). The 300 series also features an external antena mounted to the unit, whereas the 200 series antena is internal. The 300 series also can receive power from the windshield mounting bracket, so you can leave the bracket plugged into your car's cig. lighter and you never need to unplug or replug the Nuvi. The 300 series plays MP3's, and includes a headphone jack for that purpose. In addition, the menus are slightly better, but not significantly so,a nd their are a few additional features like one touch navigation to your home location.The other main difference is what comes in the box. The 300 series includes a leatherette carying case, car charger, a/c adapter, USB data cable for connecting to your PC, and a windshield/dashboard mounting kit. The 200 series includes only (slightly different) mounting kit and car charger.In addition, this particular model, the Nuvi 360, includes bluetooth to allow the unit to integrate with your cell phone, and it does this very nicely. The Nuvi can be used as a speakerphone in conjunction with your cell phone, it can dial the phone (including dialing the numbers of locations stored in its database), it can sync with your phone's phone directory so you can dial your own numbers from the Nuvi, it can send text messages from the nuvi (composed with the Nuvi onscreen keyboard, quite a bit better than composing messages on your phone's keypad) and you can also read text messages on the Nuvi's screen - it will even attempt to read the messages aloud for you, though the results I've observed so far with this are hit and miss.
Before I had this cable, I used a cheap DVI cable with a DVI-to-HDMI adapter on the end, meaning I had about 6 inches of stuff, weighing significantly, hanging off the back of my TV and putting pressure on the HDMI jack. I bought this cable instead, and it works exactly as advertised, and more cheaply.One quibble is that one of the thumbscrews for the DVI end wouldn't screw into the back of my Mac Mini. I don't know if it was the screw on the cable or the hole on back of the Mac, but it really shouldn't matter as long as I'm not moving things around.
I am very happy with this all in one machine. For a non-technically minded person, it was easy to set up and install. It prints very fast with clear graphics.
I purchased this router and have been using it daily for over 6 months. I've never had a problem with it; it has performed flawlessly from day 1. I really liked the ease of setup, and the security it offers. My PC is well-protected against internet hacks as well. I ran the Norton.com scanning program against it, and without any specific prior setup on my part, it came through with flying colors.My only gripe about it is the silly software they bundled with it. The router is configurable through a web page, so you don't need this software at all. Good thing, since it's practically useless on an XP machine, where people switch users instead of logging off/on. The software offers ad blocking, anti-virus, parental control, a personal firewall, cookie mgmt, and a form filler, (some options were additional $$$, such as AV). You're better off with google's ad blocker, and the software's nearly constant whining about the lack of a clean shutdown and the resulting corruption of its config file made me shut it down for good. It offered no justification for continued use, since other products do all the things it wants to, only they actually work well.
I wish I had read the reviews before buying this piece of junk. As another reviewer says, U3 ruins it. I have a Mac so that feature is useless, but even worse it cannot be disabled. Everytime I plug in the drive I get this cheesy CD image cluttering up my desktop and I have to eject it, along with the drive icon, before the unit can be removed. What clunky engineering. I'll be returning this and scratching Sandisk off my list of reliable companies. I also agree with the reviewer who complained about the packaging. It is impossible to open without tearing it apart, which is probably a strategy to reduce returns.
Since they were introduced, I have bought FOUR of these PDC 640's!!! I am still using #2 and #3 but they are developing the inevitable problems of age. I have taken probably 5,000 pictures with them (no exaggeration). They are great. If you need a great low cost digital, this is THE ONE!!! I bought this latest one simply because Amazon was the only place I could find it. Wal Mart has been &quot;out of stock&quot; for weeks. These cameras are actually selling for MORE on Ebay than they are at Amazon!Anyway, Amazon's service was superb as usual. I love Amazon.Ok, not to the point. If you have PhotoMax software 2.0, already installed on your computer, you will have afew minor problems getting this model to work. Your old cameras will not (as far as I can tell) work with the Version 2.3 of the software.Normally, the old cameras will download with the lens cover closed. You will need to open the lens cover on the new one to get it to power up and download. It's serial download seems considerably slower than the older cameras. Also, BE CERTAIN to pick and choose which portions of Version 2.3 you install. Polaroid has gunked up the new version with even more worthles options than on Version 2.0. Just stick to the basic PhotoMax software. Everthing else is irrelevant if you are an &quot;old hand&quot; with PDC's. I will not beusing the floppy downloader. I believe that repeated removal and insertion of the memory will cause it to degrade faster over the long term. Since I desire to get at least two-three years of usable life out of this latest purchase and will undoubtedly take thousands of pictures with it, this IS an issue. For the casual user, it is not an issue.I HIGHLY recommend this camera. You simply can't beat it for the price. You should realize that once the inventories of this camera are gone, Polaroid probably won't be mass producing many more of them. They are retrenching like most of the tech companies. You really ought to consider buying TWO of them because you will want to use this little beauty FOREVER. ood luck!
The product performs like it's supposed to I think. I wanted one that scanned into a Word document which this does not. Only into Notebook so it loses the format of the document. Not what I expected.
You can go with the flow and buy an iPod or you can be smart and buy this awesome device with superior technology. Here's a side by side comparison with the 1gb iPod shuffle:- Number of songs: iPod (240), Sony (680)- Battery life: iPod (12 hours), Sony (70 hours)It's not even a contest! You don't even need a brain to figure this one out. You'll waste 6 batteries on a Shuffle for every one on Sony. I've never listed to a Shuffle but I can say the quality of the music on here is awesome.However, I must admit I do own stock in Apple because I know all those dumb people out there will continue buying them!
The T.V. was purchased with insurance money collected from UPS when they broke a T.V. a relative sent to me. This Samsung was the right size and looked the best when I went to an A.V. store and compared it with others on display. Unfortunately either the Amazon retailer or UPS screwed up again and this T.V. came dinged up with small dents on the upper right and left front casing and there was a small gouge in the perforated plastic in front of the right speaker. I had to take the plastic shell off and screw it back on to align it properly (the grey top was warped such that it did not lay flush with the black screen casing).I should note that the T.V. itself works only moderately well. There are frequently discolored ovals in the center left and right about 1 inch wide and 3 inches high. This effect is only noticeable in some backgrounds with normal reception but is much more frequent when watching dvds. If I had an easy way of getting a replacement I certainly would have. I'm just fed up with dealing with UPS and was willing to settle for being ripped off.
This is an awesome little camera. It isn't going to be perfect and isn't going to please those that want a professional camera in a compact digital size and price.Be reasonable, ask yourself what you are buying the camera for.Here is my experience. I love this camera (s-7) because I take it everywhere, and it takes great pictures. I even have several on my wall blown up to 20 x 30 size framed and it looks great but it is probably on the limit of it's capability at that size. I mostly use it for 8x10 and smaller and it is more than great for that. I had an S-4 and it lasted 3 years, the S-7 has lasted almost 2 years now until I cracked it open on a rock but that isn't it's fault. I take it everywhere with me (I keep it in a leather the Pentax leather case). I love to travel and have traveled to humid, hot, cold environments. I have run with it in my hand for several marathons, and have ridden over 4000 miles on my mountian bike with it in my sweaty back pocket in rough single track on races and several crashes. One reviewer indicated that it felt plastic like. I don't think so but maybe it is. All I know is I have been hard on mine. I bought a digital point and shoot because it was small and cheap so I could take it everywhere with me and not feel bad if I broke it, and I found out it takes better pictures than I expected. I am totally happy with it. I crashed and broke it almost in half so I need to get another camera now. I am debating about buying another S-7 or plumping for an S-12. I have a wall full of pictures that testifies that it is a pretty good camera.
My Netgear624 router, which had served me well for several years, finally decided it had handed out its last IP address. Since I had years of trouble-free service, I replaced it was a brand new Netgear624. This was a disaster. I finally put it out of its misery with a .357I took a chance and bought the DLINK-655. I only use it for -g connectivity- none of my wireless nodes are -n, since I use wired connections for anything that I really need to be high speed.The setup was a little hokey. Somehow or other DLINK managed to create an automatic router configurator which needs to be connected to the internet to work. I am sure it works great, but until my router is configured, I can't connect to the net...but at least it provided a good laugh.My network is a little bit complicated. It has a 5 Windows XP compters, a Mac, a couple printers, a half-dozen NAS devices, a few SONOS boxes, network switches, subnets, a camera and an second wireless access point. It took only a few minutes to manually configure the router, and it seemed intuitive to work through the menus...although they are certainly organized differently than the Netgear interface I was used to. While I am an engineer by training, all of my network knowledge is self-taught, and I certainly don't consider myself an expert.The router has been up about 12 weeks now, and has required exactly 1 reboot, and I think that was my ISP's fault. It has been rock solid, and I get good signal strength everywhere in my 2 story house, and about 100' out into the back yard.The only flaws so far: The "list of attached devices" is really not a reliable source of info on what is connected, and the free Network Magic software that comes with the router seems pretty much useless, at least the free version. The manual also makes a big deal about adjusting the antennae, but it didn't seem to make much difference. It also seems to assign IP addresses "backwards", starting at .255 and going down. Not a problem, just one of those examples of creativity by some firmware designer that I could just as well do without.Still, great product. Glad I bought it.Update after 9 months:Still running great. It probably "crashes" about once/month- where none of the laptops in the house can find its wireless signal...although it handles wired traffic just fine. Compared to other routers I have owned, this is great. It always boots up cleanly, doing all its IP address stuff with no fuss.One caution-the range is longer than you might expect. My neighbors house is about 300 yards away from mine, and I can connect from their house-albeit with a low bandwidth. Make sure you have security enabled if you don't want to share.I am of the "let sleeping dogs lie" school, so I have not updated its firmware.
Here are the ATI 9800XT specs compared to these 'downgraded' XT cards:ATI Memory Interface: 256 bits This card: 128 bitATI Memory Clock Speed: 730 This card: 392ATI Engine Clock Speed: 412 This card: 243ATI Heatsink: Copper This card: AluminumI would like to get rid of mine too, but I would feel bad unloading this on someone else.
I agree with all the technical praise of this mouse. However, if you are left-handed, or use a laptop, this is not the mouse for you. The mouse is not symmetric, so it feels awkward in the left hand. Most annoying for a laptop user is that the transmission base is almost as big as the mouse, and is connected by a long cord, so in some sense this mouse is not wireless at all. If you are sitting away from a desk, or are using a portable desk, there is little place to put the base, and the wire dangles down and gets in the way. Other wireless mice have small "stick" transmitters which plug into the USB port and are unobtrusive. Get one of those if you work away from your desk much.
I've had this printer for over a year now and it's still going strong. I previously owned an Epson Stylus Photo 780 that I had a lot of problems with (clogged heads and old drivers), but after reading some of the Amazon reviews about the PictureMate, I decided to take a chance and buy it for my husband.It worked perfectly right out of the box, and have never had any problems with clogged heads. Sometimes I let it sit for almost a month before using it, and I keep it in a somewhat dusty/hairy environment, and it has still worked every time. The picture quality is great. I don't use Epson's software to print, I print through the Photoshop dialogue box on my computer, so I can't really comment on that function. I get more than 100 photos out of each printer cartridge, so I actually end up having extra cartridges rather than paper.The one thing I don't like is that you have to buy the paper/ink cartridge together. Oftentimes, I only need one or the other and it ends up being a waste. In the future, I would love to see this printer be able to print 5x7s as well as the 4x6s it can print now.
Great, detailed, full sound... all from a &lt;$30 headphone. Headphones are comfortable and look great. The bass is not exactly the fullest but understand the headphones were built for rock and pop music. The really good is that I hear parts of the music I only heard previously on our home theater system... these sounds were missing on a very old "street-type" pair of Sony headphones. Also the sound is much more detailed and clear than on a pair of Koss headphones I own.A great value. I do wish there was a volume control - I think this is required on "street" (around the neck) headphones.Lastly I wish the PMX200 (not PM200) - were available - they are "street" style headphones that are closed. The PMX60 are open so you can hear ambient noises and people really close to you can hear the sound.
I'm amazed at how many people are still willing to pay .99/track on iTunes and continue to march to the beat of Apple. Especially when there are options available that are superior in every aspect. I mean, who needs to actually "own" the music anymore? I wouldn't pay .10/track for the low sound quality (128K) sludge that Apple is peddling. I also never burn tracks to CD anymore. As long as you pay your monthly membership fee on Yahoo (or Rhapsody or Napster), you are only limited by how many CD's your MP3 player can hold. Besides being portable, you can hook up the Zen to a good stereo in the house and listen with higher sound quality. This player, combined with Yahoo Unlimited Music service is the best deal for music lovers that I've found. $10/month gets you unlimited portable listening. The Creative Zen V is a very good player (and I've tried the iPod, the Dell DJ, etc) with extremely long battery life. It is smaller than a credit card and as thick as a AA battery. I thought I would miss being able to carry around 300+ CD's the way I did with my Dell DJ, but with the easy USB song transfers from Yahoo, I really don't need more than the 40-50 CD's it holds at a time. The flash memory is nice - it absolutely will not skip - even if you jump off a cliff while listening. The color screen is very sharp and displays the album covers while playing tracks. I used a number of earlier digital players that Creative put out (Rio, Nomad) and have never been impressed - until now.
A few days after the ETA of the Y2K BS, I was having trouble connecting with any URLs. When I have HTTP/WWW troubles I usually blame my ISP, but even after following their istructions I was still getting 404s and GPFs in IE. I considered the settings of my DNS, and my TCP. Alas, it was my NetGear router that was F'd up and DOA leaving me SOL.This really had me PO'd considering I had just purchased a new IBM NT OS PC. I went all out. This thing is strictly computing VIP...w/ 12X DVD, CD-R/RW, GE Force3 32MB 4X AGP, 1.333GHZ AMD CPU(no MMX or SIMD), 266MHZ FSB,(2) PNY PC2100 256MB DIMMS of DDR RAM, Creative Labs PCI SB Live! 5.1, 2 ports each for IEEE 1394/USB, and a new ASUS A7M266 MoBo. All that with the addition of a RAID card, which accepts my 3 80GB 7200RPM EIDE HDs. No CRT I opted for an XL 19in NEC .26mm DP TFT LCD. I decided to go w/o any xtra I/Os like SCSI, IR, Zip, JAZ, or FD. I then added a 10/100bps network card by 3COM I was in biz. Since AOL 56k put me on mouse arrest, and I can't afford a T1, I decided to go DSL ASAP. I don't have my A+ or PHD in IT but, as for the LAN at my HQ I'm glad I got the Linksys(no RJ-45 CAT5 included).It arrived USPS overnight along with the UPS I ordered. It helped me easily connect to the NIC on my MAC, the wireless card in my HP WinCE HPC PDA, as well as, the PCMCIA PC Card on my KDS PIII Laptop. So U C in terms of connection, it was mostly P&amp;P so I'd have to say, all in all,it was pretty EZ. I really liked the DMZ function allowing direct access of one PC to the web.Their hompage's FAQ was excellent but, as far as the manual, I felt it was far too complicated and technical. Why couldn't they just make it simple?-Bits, 2001
Bought this because of big screen and review's. The sync port on this unit is Very weak and fragile! We bought a bunch of these for work and have had problems with charging and sync operation. Had to send one in for repair and HP said it was not covered and would cost $299.00 Wow unit is 2 months old! Talked with our Tech Support and was told that this was not uncommon!We just bought Dells instead and love them!
This cassette player is being used in a second grade classroom. It has performed very well.
I used these for the A26AWII speakers, however, I had to MAKE a custom bracket in order to attach them to the back of the speaker... Also the size/weight of the N26AWII's are a bit too much for these brackets. They may work well for other speakers, but don't waste your time trying to use these on those JBL's. I plan on swapping these out for a sturdier total custom bracket (since I can't find the JBL bracket ANYWHERE!!)The only reason I bought these brackets for this project was because Amazon suggested it. Amazon was wrong...
I had to return the product because it did not fit my ZR500 video camera. I did get rma and sent it back. I'm still waiting for replacement. It is taking a long time. Hopefully I will get it.
Lenmar generally makes good batteries but this one is disappointing. My x40 refuse to charge it. Give it one star for the easy return process from Amazon.
While this pouch does everything it claimed it would, it amazes me that I got sucked into buying this thing. It cost $17 of hard earned money and I honestly think a Crown Royal bag would do a better job. At least the Crown Royal Bag has a draw string that could be used as handles for carrying. You know what they say... a fool and his money are soon parted!
Bought this at a local Walmart about 3 years ago and it's great. I consider it the best $20 I ever spent on a computer accessory. It lifted my 17" Dell Laptop screen up to a "regular" monitor height, gives me more desk space since I can use a wireless keyboard and mouse with it, and it keeps my system cool. This REALLY increased the usability and enjoyment I get from using the laptop.
Finding the product on Amazon was simple and quick. All descriptions were accurate and of course the quality of the radio is up to Sony's standards.
I really needed a case for my Archos 604 (an awesome unit: go get one!) and there is currently no skin on the market, so I decided to get a case instead. I looked at the stand up cases with the open flap in front, but since the Archos 604 has a kickstand (wonderful exclusive feature), I went with this protective case instead.Over all I would say it does the job of protecting the unit very well.Package Contained: 1 Leather case, 1 belt clip.Differences from the Amazon photoThe amazon photo is not entirely accurate. The case I received is much sturdier and composed of an outer leather layer and an inner more ridged tan layer of material. It is very well constructed and the cut outs for the ports are actual cut outs with stitching around them, unlike what is shown on the picture provide my Amazon.The GreatProtects the case very well. The case is constructed on a couple of layers. The outer layer is a nice attractive brown leather that fits the Archos 604 like glove. This case was obviously made for the Archos 604 and not adapted form something else. The inner layer is a fairly ridged cloth covered material that gives the case a very ridged and sturdy feel to it. It is very light however and does an excellent job of protecting the Archos 604. The case is very attractive: made of high quality leather with sturdy stitching.The Not so GreatThe case is very ridged when i first got it and started using it, this is great for protecting the unit, but can make getting the cover to stay closed a bit troublesome. The ridged inner layer kept opening the top flap when closed, so i closed it carefully and turned the unit over: the added weight of the unit kept the top flap closed over night and now the case is breaking in. There is a protected place to store memory cards in the front of the unit, but since the Archos 604 doesn't take them, I am not sure why this feature was added.The BadAlthough the case has an opening cut in for the major ports (usb and headphone) if you have the docking adapter, like I do, it will not fit with the case on. The usb charger that comes with the Archos 604 does fit with the case on though, and I guess that is good enough for most users, but I would have liked to be able to use the docking adapter (highly recommended) with the case was on. The included belt clip made of high grade plastic, is just ok, and doesn't feel really secure with the case on the belt.Bottom LineI like the unit and will be keeping it, but I really hope a skin comes along that would be more useful on a day to day basis. however, for secure storage or secure carrying around in a bag, this case probably can't be beat.
This product was a big dissapointment. It assumes that you are gonna use a non routed class C network on the LAN, and that you have just one IP addy from your ISP. If you have number of static IP, and want to run bidirectional IP conversations in/out of your site, this box just won't do it. It's a NAT (network address translation) only device, so much so that it doesn't even say it is. The manual is lousy. I like Linksys products, and have a lot of them. I like CISCO - they are the Internet, but in this case, they have produced a (not cheap) product that in not worthy of their badge.
Prompt shipment and arrived ahead of scheduled date.I am pleased with the item.
I needed this switch to hook my Toshiba HD-DVD Player, my Comcast HDMI cable box and HDMI-DVI PC to my LG 29" 1080 HDTV. The only thing that worked was the cable box and the switch downgraded the signal to my TV to 480 which isn't any better than the DTV signals. I tried turning everything off and then on again with each individual unit and still had the same result. Do your research before purchasing this product as I didn't and wasn't aware of HDMI hadshaking and HDMI-DVI compatabilites with the PC.
I WAS A LITTLE SKEPTICAL ABOUT THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE OF THE LOW PRICE BUT IT ARRIVED IN NEW AND UNOPENED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED, AND WORKDED PERFECTLY FROM THE MOMENT THAT I PUT IT INTO MY LEXMARK 3-IN-1 PRINTER. THANKS!!!!!
Barely cools my laptop. Is made of flimsy plastic. At least the USB cord is decently constructed, I guess.
The vcr was fine except for the fact that in the daylight you can't see the time on it because it wasn't light enough.
I bought the S-video cable set because my television has an S-video connector, but doesn't have component video inputs. These cables and connectors are very good quality, and the set includes the S-video and two audio cables, so it's all you need to connect your DVD player. My DVD player included a composite video cable, but it would definitely be &quot;the weakest link&quot; in my system. I didn't pay a fortune for the player, but I do want to see the best quality picture that it, and my tv, are capable of displaying.
Very difficult to lock and unlock--I have to hold my MacBook Pro on edge to get a grip on the lock while I spin the wheels. Also the mechanism used to set new combinations is a lever that flips very easily. In locking or unlocking the lock, it is all too easy to inadvertently set a new combination.I have no gripes with the security the device provides, but it is basically unusable. Very frustrating.
I bought two of these cases. One for my mom and one for me. We have different types of cd players, and this case fits them all. The outside earphone plug makes using the case even handier. All you walkers/joggers/book listeners this is a great item to have.
Bought this to basically listen to Sirius at work but didn't want to have a big boom box on my desk. I get great reception and I am not even near a window. Easy to set up, and I listen to it through a radio on my desk.. fm reception.
Before buying a Panasonic projector, try to find a replacement lamp in stock somewhere! I have been waiting over two months for a back ordered ET-LAB10 lamp. No one seems to have any.
Exactly as advertised, and as reviewed by most others. I had to do a firmware update to get it to work with my Blackberry Pearl 8130 (prior to that it would connect/disconnect constantly), but once I did it worked the first time and ever since.Tech support was also great - relatively short wait time, and very helpful when I got someone. First rate product and company.Aks
This is the greatest slicer for cheese and potatos. We use this salad shooter on a daily basis in our house. Cleanup is easy and the extra blades make slicing veg's or anything quick and easy
I used to work on 10&quot; and 12&quot; refractors and in comparison this scopes only lacks in size. I started running around in circles after looking at the amazingly sharp views of Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon, and the Orion nebula the first night. Stars are sharp pinpoints. Plan to buy additional eyepieces as this 20mm Plossl (pretty decent per se) is just a starter. My 6mm eyepiece works beautifully at 150x. With the 2x Barlow lens, the 20mm gives you 100x. In a light polluted city (like where I live), the best I could get was around 200x.I saw the Cassini division and bands on Saturn, bands on Jupiter and its 4 moons as pinpoints of light. The full moon gives a purple halo, but only at high mags. A moon filter solves that problem. The finderscope takes some fussing with the get it centered and the mount is VERY shaky. I plan to buy a better mount anyway. From reading other scope review sites and from my personal experience, this Celestron 102HD is a definite ***** winner. Everywhere I asked, &quot;pro-amateurs&quot; were telling me its the perfect scope for a beginner. Its still very portable - just carry the weights separately out to the field/backyard for viewing. From a beginner's perspective, to really learn how to navigate the stars, this scope gives you the best bang (optics) for the buck as opposed to smaller apertured GOTO scopes (ahem Meade 90etx) for the same money. You won't be disappointed!
I bought this because I was going to China for a business trip - so I only really verified that the plugs work for China. As far as quality is concerned, all the plugs in this set are made of poor quality plastic. They feel cheap and easy to break. The contacts do not have a solid feel to them but they are also not too thin. I expect them to last if I am careful. These plugs won't take rough handling or frequent use.
When I plugged this in to my Satellite Receiver it pulled in quite a few HD locals, surprising as I am surrounded by mountains !! BUT after one night it died, I exchanged it and after one HOUR it died !!I purchased a Philips instead and it is pulling in even more channels, plus so far...it's still alive.Avoid this product at all costs !!
Neat unit... but for $1000 you're halfway (or more) to a full-on laptop computer with DVD-ROM and FAR more functionality and power! This is just too expensive for a DVD-ROM and itty-bitty screen. The value isn't there. Spend the money on a laptop computer or, if you have one, buy a DVD-ROM drive. You'll thank yourself in the morning. This unit will be worth $100 or less in a year or two... ouch!
I love it but i am going to return it not because it is not good .. it does very good Job but this with the adapter make the Camera very heavy and unable to handle it my hands shaking when i hold the Camera but it does really an aweasom Job the only thing bothered me is the adapter big adapter with big lense increase the weight for the Camera ..
Reasonable quality for the price, Good starter optics. If such a thing exists. Afterall why buy a 500 dollar set of optics for a teen using these at a sporting event or just rambling around the woods looking for squirrels to shoot. Bought these at a discount {previously opened}from amazon warehousedeals.com. The manufacturers box they came in had seen better days BUT the shipping box and packaging was first rate. Got them for rougly 50percent of the retail price and was quite aware of packaging issue prior to purchase. They were dissassembled upon arrival...I found that odd, so I put them together and really looked them over and they appear flawless. Im not a optics expert...most of my optics revolve around the shooting sports and THEY JUST HAVE TO WORK as advertised. These do work as advertised.
I recieved the drum and toner a day late. It came in good condition as advertised, but the toner that came in the package came empty!
Once you have this product it's very difficult to imagine driving without it. It works quite well. Installation can be a challenge if your car has a complex stereo system. I paid $80 for a special plug and play wiring harness and $80 to have it installed. Well worth it.
As one of the most subjective things out there, headphone reviews are almost completely useless. Here's what I can tell you that you can actually measure:1. Heavy bass boost - you will have to EQ to taste.2. This bass boost is excellent for some things like My Bloody Valentine or The Pixies, but is seriously overpowering in electronic and ambient music - EQ will help this.3. They are cheap, but don't sound or look as cheap as they are.4. The silicone earbuds fit other headphones. So I was able to give these to my wife with the small buds on and use the mediums to bring my Sony MDR-EX51 earbuds back to life (which are my absolute favorite value-priced earbuds out there.)Subjective notes - in a comparison to Sony MDR-EX51, I noticed these points:1. Some more detailed sounds are lost in the heavy bass of the CX300 - but are fairly reproduced through the Sony MDR-EX51.2. If you really like bass in the foreground, you'll love CX300. For bass that still feels strong, yet in the background where it belongs, get Sony MDR-EX51.
I had to order these because I messed up crimping one for my 8 gauge ground wire in myMonster MPC P300 BAP1000 Amplifier Power Kit (1000-Watts)that I bought. It was exactly the same thing, just gold instead of silver but worked just as expected.
These fans are very quiet and the electric blue light looks sharp. Highly recommended.
For a lot less money, you get a Gitzo quality tripod that is nearly as light and is exceptionally flexible. My only reservation: the latches on the legs are stiff and take some effort to release, but if the alternative is floppy legs, I'll choose this.
They are decent headphones, but nothing to write home about. They sound like, well, $30 headphones, nothing more, nothing less. If you are a true audiophile, stop looking at this cheaper option and go blow a few hundred and get something you'll be pleased with. As for me, I just need a pair so I can listen to my iPad while my wife watches those ridiculous reality shows. Happy Hunting.
Ordered a Wacom pen, received it on time. New, in original pkg. Works fine.
Update 3/06:Well, after using this camera for 3 months I have to come back with the following feedback:-it is heavier and bulkier than many 5mp cameras (does not fit in a standard pocket-size portable camera bag)-sometimes people's lips come out BLACK or PURPLE in the pictures-the shutter lag time is annoying (as someone reported above). I haven't yet figured out a setting where the camera will take one shot exactly when I press the button if I just took another shot within the last few seconds. So I get a few pictures of people with frozen smiles on their faces or miss some shots. Can anyone offer some advice for this sticky situation?-other than that, I still love the camera - great resolution and if you have the red-eye reduction on it works pretty well, battery is easy to rechargeOriginal review:I purchased the Nikon Coolpix 8400 12/05It was rated first in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras category by Consumer Reports 11/05We got a big discount buying this camera through Amazon.com when there was a limited-time promotionIt was actually shipped by Ritz CameraComes with neck strap, battery and charger! Does not have built-in memory so you need to separately buy a compact flash card. A high-speed CF card would be a good idea. I would also recommend you buy an extra rechargeable battery and a camera case.Per specs: "Coolpix 8400, lens cap, strap, USB cable, audio video cable, rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL7, battery charger MH-56, remote controller ML-L3, PictureProject CD-ROM"I have changed the settings to take pictures in "Fine" resolution and they are running 1,600-2,500 KB in size. "Extra fine" mode is also available but I don't think I will need to use it unless taking a super-important photo.We are upgrading from a Nikon Coolpix 5200 (the zoom button broke when I dropped it on the deck). The 8400 is black, not silver, and a bit larger/heavier. This digital camera is a big step up. The 8400 seems to have better red-eye correction and a good backlit mode. Some people have complained that on another Nikon camera the red-eye correction is automatic, whether you like it or not, however on the 8400 you do not need to worry about that because it is optional.
I have already bought 5 cameras for some relatives and for myself as well. This camera is super easy to use and the battery lasts for ever. The pocket size is another plus.
This drive started off great, but performance has been dropping off and the drive was sluggish. Yesterday it finally failed and all the drive will do is make a clicking sound. Not recommended...
Once again Amazon.com has introduced to consumers a high quality product at a great value. These surround sound speakers are replacing large Sony bookshelf speakers that I was using as my rear surrounds in a home theater setup. These little speakers are an excellent choice if you don't want floorstanding speakers or large sized bookshelf speakers taking up lots of space in your den or living room. We hung these 6 ohm Wharfedales on our wall at ear level on each side of the couch and the sound simply comes alive. These handsome speakers are heavy, well made (real wood!), and have the power to generate wonderful surround effects (120 watts). By the way, the midrange/bass speakers are 4 inches, not 6.75 inches as described here.
These B+W filters are constructed from high quality Schott glass with brass ring. It is durable and does not jam. I primarily use this with my fav black and white films - Tri-X or HP5+. It produces accurate tonal range and gives greater contrast overall. It stays on my 50/2 DR like a permanent fixture.
I had a 1TB drive that I found on sale which was a rebranded WD sold under the Calvary brand name. I'm on a laptop and it's HD is relatively small and I like to save all my work as a computer science major, so this fit the bill. There was a rebate that brought it down to $20-25, so I jumped on it.Luckily, my laptop has a eSATA port, but the reported xfer speed is the same as USB 2.0 at around 50 MBs/sec. I did a HDTune benchmark and it reported better performance through eSATA, so there's some problem somewhere in my setup, but I highly doubt it's the enclosure. I asked other owners of the laptop I have and they actually report lower transfer speeds, but maybe they haven't upgraded their Vista to SP1 yet.I sometimes get lazy and leave the HD on and it's light is always on, but the HD itself shuts down to save power (since when I try to access it, it always takes a few seconds to start up), so I don't feel guilty for wasting power.For what I use it for, mass external storage/back-up, it's performed it's job without any complaints. Even though I don't need another, I'd be very tempted to buy it again if that rebate came up or better yet went on sale (I hate rebates) - it's that good/useful.
Bought the Visible Dust 700 rotating brush and used it on my Fuji S2 Pro camera. Followed directions and with two careful wipes (NOT rotating during wipes) all of the many dust spots on images completely disappeared. So did not need to follow up with the liquid swabs wipes. Will be using this again whenever needed, it is easy and effective.
Title says it all. Bought a bunch of these around Christmas. They work perfectly, great price as well. Highly recommend if you need some good cables for a great price.
This camera does everything I expected it to and I ordered another one for my daughter.
The body was pitted within one year. Within 18 months it stopped working. A waste of money.
Very nice... can only be used while pugged - NO BATTERY.... I would suggest to get one with a battery option...
If there were more than 5 stars, I would give it a higher mark. This unit is awesome, music sounds great. I don't have a complaint in the world on this ipod. Amazon has a good price on this compare to other places I checked. I've had a number of people check out my ipod and they all say this is nice.
Be careful. This AP in repeater mode does not support WPA only WEP. Dlink support can't get their stories straight. Before purchase, an email inquiry regarding WPA support in repeater mode was answered in the affirmative. Upon receiving and installing the unit in repeater mode, WPA options were greyed out. A subsequent email to Dlink met with a referal to phone support. A phone tech gave me a convoluted explaination why the repeater should work, but soon it became clear to himself that the explaination made little sense so he checked with another person. Finally, he simply said "It doesn't support WPA in repeater mode, return it to your point of purchase"
There is no better way to listen to your music. On the go just makes it the way to go. I love the product for its quality and convenience. Thanks from a 49 year old who love his SanDisk!
I wanted a MP-3 player with FM radio, recording capabilities, and enough storage space. I found this with the Creative Zen Micro Photo 4GB MP-3 player. I'm happy with my purchase.
I have started working out, and other headphones would fall out of my ears ~ these stayed in perfectly, and blocked the gym music and other gym noises. Plug into my iPod and get lost in my music ~ and comfy also!No falling out during crunches or jogging, earbuds stay in place.
I had no problem installing the product and it immediately went to work to remember my bank logins, my palm, email and everything else I've tried so far. I'm using WinXP SP2 and it works great!
I was somewhat sceptical whether this thing really cut the water out, but it did! I took this to two snorkeling trips, and took great pictures. I'm not so good swimmer mainly floating around with a help of floating jacket, so I only put this & camera 1-1.5m deep though. Only 4 stars despite the fantastic price from Amazon, because the matching camera is no longer in the market, it was really hard to buy one (I got one at eBay after weeks of defeat). Overall, I am very happy with it.
I've been using this for the past several week and am happy with its performance, but it does have one crucial feature that it lacks. When the camera's shutter speed on my D90 is set to "-bulb-" this remote does not work. It activates the shutter to open, but when I release the remote button the shutter does not close. Perhaps there is a trick that I have yet to figured out, however, I do not believe that to be the case. For any long exposure that your camera can be set to, other than "-bulb-", this remote is not only effective, it is affordable. It's lack of cord helps to reduce any movement of the camera during the exposure. This product comes loaded with one battery inside of it and ready-to-go. It also has a small sleeve/sheath that it fits into, with the ability to securely fasten to your camera strap so that it is readily accessible.
This is an extremely bad burner. Only like one out of ten copy attempts actually work and even then it is not that fast. On most occasions, the software says that there was an error. When you look up the error on the help menu, the trouble-shooting for that problem is not even there. The only good thing about this package is that the software is very user friendly. Nonetheless, do not buy this burner. You will sorely regret it.
I thought what I was getting was a Cannon product and found out it was a generic brand when I recieved it. It is working OK, however got ink all over my hand when I went to install.
I use it for Saturn. Most astronomy objects will be too dim to see much with this eyepiece. Jupiter is also bright enough. The hole on a 4mm eyepiece is very small. Focal length/ eyepiece mm=mag. Gives about 185x 5"750mm f/6
I had considered the WPi and I'm glad I waited. This one has a bigger LCD that I found works pretty well, even in the direct sunlight. No LCD will be perfect in the glaring sun. It has as many preset modes as you would ever need, even some rather absurd ones (putting frilly borders around your shot, I wish I could delete those) No viewfinder but I don't miss one on a point n shoot. Start up and focusing is reasonably fast. The movie modes are great and have excellent video quality, but the sound is a bit spotty but very usable. Wind noise can be a bit of a problem, and keep your finger away from the mic. Zooming in movie mode introduces some digital noise, so it's best to go without zoom when making movies. You can get 15 minutes high quality mode video with sound on a 1 GB card. I used a standard (not "high speed") Kingston SD card with excellent results, no drop outs, stutters, etc. Don't waste your money on the high end SD cards with this camera.The negatives...I wish the case was a bit better "armored". The materials used for the case are fine quality, but I'd prefer something a bit more rugged (ie rubberized case) because I intend to use this for kayaking and active outdoor sports. I'd hate to see what would happen to the case if it were dropped or bumped around. The smooth case is slick when wet.The battery door is OK, but I could see where it could be easily popped open as the latching mechanism is a bit to easy to inadvertently unlock by casual use. Make sure you check it before you take it to water/rain.All in all a nice camera at a nice price for those need a waterproof point n shoot digital.
Tons of room, but you have to insert the sleeves yourself. They do not stay in well either. Waste of $$$$
Worth every penny!! Great quality nicely padded for protection of my laptop. Side pocket and additional inside pocket as well. Several pencil/pen holder slots inside and has a lifetime warranty against product manufacturing defects etc..Would purchase this brand again!! Highly recommended!! Can't beat the quality for a low price of $23 and free shipping as well.
I am a telecomuter and needed something to route all my computers in the home. A great tool. Took me 2 minutes to set up and I get to my company's extranet...No Problem. Interface was extremely easy to use and interpret. I like my NetGear Router. I set up a network for my folks with a NetGear RT314. This one was equally easy to setup and has a few features such as port forwarding and parental controls that I thought were fairly user friendly to set up. A good buy.
This is my first DVD burner. I choose this model after much resarch and have not regretted the choice. It was easy to install and indeed has some nice software (Nero and Studio 8).I bought this along with DVD Xcopy by 321 Studio because of the reviews of Xcopy and how well it works. (see review of Xcopy)Looking to burn you home digital movies or back up others stuff! This will do it with ease.
The Maha C204W is marketed as a 'Smart' charger, but it has a fundamental design flaw. A real 'Smart' charger has to charge cells individually, because that is the only way it can determine when each cell is full and stop the charging. The C204W, like most 'dumb' chargers, can only charge cells in pairs.Why is charging NiMH cells in pairs a very bad idea? Beacuse no two cells have identical capacities. Even if you start with two new cells of the same brand, their capacities will drift apart after several cycles. When you charge two cells in series, the one with lower capacity will be over-charged, and this will only accelerate the disparity in capacity next time. Eventually you'll end up with cells that can only deliver a fraction of their rated capacities.Then there's always the problem when your application requires either one or three cells. Now you are left with one drained cell that you cannot charge. If you try to charge a drained cell in series with a full one, the latter will be badly over-charged and may even be damaged from over-heating.The C204W has a Discharge function that can be used to 'revive' cells with deteriorated capacities. But once again, you can only discharge two cells in series. So one cell is likely to become fully discharged before the other. Then the first cell may be forced into polarity reversal (negative voltage), which is very bad for battery life.I should point out that the "PC Photo Editor's Choice" award for this charger was given in 2001. Also, the claim of "Recharges in one hour" is only valid when charging two 1800mAh cells. To fully recharge a set of four 2700mAh cells, it takes about 3 hours.Perhaps back in 2001 this was considered a great charger, but by now there is no way to justify its high price. Even theSony BCG-34HE4, at only half the cost, is a smart charger that charges cells individually (but it does take twice as long to charge). For similar price as the C204W, you could get theLa Crosse BC700which is a far more advanced battery charger, analyzer and conditioner. If you are willing to spend a bit more, reach for the top-of-the-lineMaha MH-C9000instead. All three alternatives above work with universal supply voltage (100-240V AC) as well.
I got exactly what I needed and the price was good as well, it also arrived on time. I will buy again from this buyer.
has a bad connection. first thought it was MY iPod but then tried others and it just wont stay connected well.
A really good digital TV antenna; very satisfied with my purchase. I installed this antenna in my attic, and have used it for over a year now. You have to position it, of course, to get the best signals from the transmitting towers in your area. This antenna will give me a better picture than basic cable. We have a lot of tall pines around, and do get interference sometimes when it is very windy, but, all in all, I'm very glad I purchased this antenna to enjoy digital transmission from my local stations.
Although the USB flash drive works fine as an external data storage (not using it as ready boost), it's casing is made out of cheap plastic and glued together so that it came apart when I first touched it. I had to reapply glue to the casing in order to maintain it in place. I have no issues with the storage system itself but I have to be very carefull when inserting this piece to a usb port. Two stars because this drive is supposed to be portable, but disassembles at the slightest touch.
Excellent product and excellent delivery service. Product required direct wiring instead of plugging into standard wall recepticle but end result well worth the extra step. Heavy duty product for heavy duty protection.
Works fine. Cord is long enuff to place ipodwhene I need it. No sense in dropping anymore cash for upscale one.
I recently purchased this Sony to replace my Dell and the weight of it works great since I am able to transport it well here in NYC. The 100 gig and processor are great for the price of mainstream laptops. Downfalls of this laptop include the default battery life that doesn't last as long as it should considering the technology we have.
I wanted to buy a Vista laptop, so I tried a number of diffKensington 72414 PilotMouse Bluetooth Mini Mouse (PC/Mac)First, there's design. VAIOs have always been stylish. So much in fact that they make a statement. When I go into an office and everyone has those boring black laptops they look at me and get jealous when I pull out the SZ VAIO. For traveling around, you can't get a four pound laptop with a 13.3" widescreen LCD anywhere. You can get a smaller laptop or a much heaver one (6 pounds) that may a bit bulky. But if you want to travel around and not have your laptop crushed on a aircraft due to a reclining seat in front of you--or hurt your eyes from those 10" screens--this is the best form factor.In terms of performance, I have been working on a 10Mb Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop with a number of picture documents, and Visio, along with Outlook and listening to music on Rhapsody--and this little, powerful machine was not bogged down at all. My previous laptops would have choked. This Intel Duo Core with 2Gb of RAM makes the portable mobile office much more of a reality. 160Gb of storage means desktop power.Wifi, WWAN (Cingular), Bluetooth--superb. I don't use the WWAN part (nor am I going to pay Cingular $80/month--but maybe this will come down in price) but the Wifi works very well (as it should) and Bluetooth is great with this (get the Kensignton Bluetooth mouse--you will love it with this laptop)In terms of battery life, this part is maybe not a full five stars. I am getting three hours, here and there, on a standard battery. You really must order the extended life battery. But the other laptops that I tried didn't do any better.As far as anyone writing that Windows Vista is unstable, I did experience some very unstable situations with the following software: Corel Paint Shop Pro X (version XI fixed the problems) and most importantly DO NOT install Paperport 11 or any version before that. IT WILL RUIN VISTA. Make sure the software you installed was made for Vista or is Vista-certified or Google the name of the software and Vista before you install. Without the bugs introduced by the above software, you will have a fantastic computing experience that will blow away XP and get you into Mac experience territory.If there is any gripe (and Sony, you should be reading this) is that the AC adapter is bordering on being brick-like. In the past, Sony laptops always used to have the slim adapters and this was a perfectly light package to travel with. Now they sell the super-slim "stick" adapters aftermarket (but you can't get them yet--backordered for a month or two) or you lug the brick around. This is similar to Mercedes selling a super-slicked car and bald tires, not Pirellis. You are buying a high class device here, so Sony should make the nice accessories standard.Taking the Mercedes analogy further, imagine if you bought the car and you had to peel off all the Coke and Pepsi and Samsonite and whatever other advertising stickers. You opened the hood of the car and there are samples of oil and air filers and other stuff you have to remove before the car can run--and it takes you an hour. No, Mercedes automobiles are sleek and minimalist. The problem is with the PC industry in general. They want us to use all this junk and instead they give us a frustrating time of having to remove the software and stickers and peel away and get oils and varnishes just to get the clean, streamlined look that should come out of the box. Everyone is guilty, and Sony is not better or worse, but as "elite" equipment they should know better. They should give you the option to selectively install at the beginning since some of the software is really very nice (Paint Shop Pro XI) and others (AOL, Norton Internet Security--I use other antivirus, firewall software that is more efficient, battery conservative and faster). But hey, it took me a total of 30-45 minutes to get the software I didn't want out of the system--while I was doing other stuff.But getting back to likes, this space-age looking equipment is really worth the extra bucks. Get it, clean it, customize it and avoid software that will wreck Vista.All in all, however, I am very happy with the laptop and would definitely recommend.
Fortunately, this item gives me the excellent effenciency and highest quality as more valuale as the price.I'd recommend you to purchase this item and I'll use for my valuable device. Thanks amazon.
it does what it supposed to do. sometimes you cant fight the angles of the sun. i would recommend it!
I received my Sony Cybershot in 2001 for Christmas. It is now just about 5 years later and my Sony Cybershot is still functioning wonderfully and I have put a lot of miles on that camera! Really good sound quality, really great photos, lots of features... I'm still learning new ones! And what an awesome price. If this one ever breaks down and needs replacing, I wouldn't mind purchasing the exact same one. I do realize there are cameras out there with many upgrades and higher prices, but seriously... this camera does just what I need.
This cable's description, as well as packaging, states that it can transfer files from Windows XP to Windows Vista. That is not the case. When I opened the package, I read the directions, which were clearly meant for a Vista to 7 transfer. I called the tech support department listed at the bottom of the directions, and I was told I can still use it for XP to Vista. I followed the directions on paper as well as my computer screen, and after inserting the cd-rom, a few minutes later an error window stated the driver installation couldn't be completed.After repeated, unreturned calls to the same tech support department, I tried again a couple of days later. The drivers installed properly, but then an error window popped up on the Vista computer stating the transfer couldn't take place because the (Vista) computer was running an out-of-date program, i.e., not Windows 7. Again, repeated, unreturned calls to tech support, after which I simply I asked for and received a return authorization from Amazon, with UPS picking up for free the next day. Full refund including shipping promptly credited by Amazon. I'll continue to order from Amazon, but not any products from this manufacturer.
If you are used to looking through a viewfinder and composing a shot, beware of this camera, it has none! You must look at the LCD to frame your photo and outdoors in bright light its just about impossible to see what your picture will be. There is no optical zoom so zooms are very grainy. And forget about the photo software that comes with the camera because it is not nearly as good as many that are free on the web. I really regret buying this camera.
The price is good and the product is also good. My husband was afraid these would be seconds, but he was pleased
Well I have to give it to creavtive they made nice player on the outside thought what ever OS they decided to use has a lot of problems several and I mean several have problems beside me.And here is how mine started.I was looking at some pics I uploaded to it and found a nice rating system built in the zen that lets to make your favorites in a gouping by five stars. I get 6 or so rated and finally get to the last one I want to rate and it just stops responing.Now it was still showing the picture but nothing was working so I try to turn it off and nothing. So I go to the site and there is a reset button on the bottom an sliding the power sitch over while using this button makes a recovery screen come up.(like the F8 key for windows to safemode, thought this is a not so safemode)I first try the clean up asnd it just fails so I try the format and it gets finished quite fast and then I try a reboot.It just freezes and states there is a firmware problem. Reset again and now it will not even update the firmware or turn off.When I connect it to update it just sits there with no update at all the program is running in memory but nothing happens.I would advise it you want it just wait till all of the problemsare gone then buy this, just to expensive to have so many problems.
A ton of batteries for cheap...they work great. Always good to have bulk stock on batteries. Pleased with how many come in pkg.
Some things are cheap and built that way, this is not one of those. If you're in the market for one of these, buy it!
My friend originally purchased this for his home on my recommendation after reading reviews on Amazon. He wanted to send a DirecTv satellite picture down to his basement. The signal needed to travel through two walls and a floor. We would be on the cell phone for about three to five minutes moving the antennas until we got a decent picture. Well, he finally got tired of the poor picture quality and ordered another receiver from DirecTv for the additional $5 dollars a month.I decided to take the unit to my home and give it a try. The unit needed to travel only 25 feet through one wall on the same floor. The picture was even worse at my house and I was tying everything to get it to work. When I finally got a picture, the signal sender for changing the channels from the remote would stop working. I had basically given up but here comes the good news. I recently upgraded my cordless phones from 5.8 GHz to Dect 6.0 (1.8 GHz) As most of you know, this signal sender uses the same 5.8 GHz bandwidth. After removing the 5.8 GHz cordless phones the RF Link began working. You could not even tell it was over the air picture. I matched it with the Next Generation Remote Control and couldn't be happier. Get rid or try unpluggig your 5.8 GHz cordless phones and you may be happy with the performance. I gave it four stars because of its size and bulky looks and poor documentation. Alex S.
They are just right for saving pictures and making copies for family members. Have good quality pictures.
Be prepare for extremely poor customer service. Empty promises after empty promises and they will even hang up on you- the audacity! I'm paying over $1,000 for a laptop; I'm paying these guys good money to hang up on me? It just didn't make sense.Yes, I like the ThinkPad X61, but I was sure as hell wasn't going to pay over a grand and getting hanged up by a rep.
I just bought this for my new Pentax K100D because I was looking for a way to get the most out of my camera's built-in flash. The problem with built-in flashes is, that they emit light almost parallel to the optical axis of the lens, which produces a very harsh and cold bluish tint and extreme speculiar highlights on the subject. A diffuser remedies this somewhat by breaking up the straight light beam from the flash into different directions.The LumiQuest On-Camera Soft Screen Diffuser is essentially a piece of plastic. It has a tongue on one side that is supposed to fit into the hot shoe flash mount of your camera. The other end fits over the name plate on the front, covering the built-in flash. The tongue needed some adjustment with scissors to fit into the Pentax' shoe, and the fit on the nameplate is somewhat flimsy. A velcro strip is included which should give more stability, or to cover those camera models which do not have the nameplate to attach to.I tried it out immediately and especially with portraits, the results were very pleasing. Without the diffuser, I got the dreaded blue-white flash ghost faces. With the diffuser, skin tones were much more natural and glare was reduced substantially.My only nitpick: My fingers had this nasty rubber smell after handling it. I hope it will go away after some use.
Very light weight straight to the point product. Charges my iPod/iPhone well. I noticed that it has a red light between the USB plugs that shows that there is power coming into the unit.For the price this is a great product that works with a verity of products that use USB interface for power.
These Jewel Cases are good, and the price is deffinetly right on Amazon, but I prefer CD Sleeves instead of Jewel Cases. CD Sleeves are much smaller than Jewel Cases, and are much better when sending them through the mail.It's also good if your going on vacation, because you can find Double sided Jewel Cases which hold 2 CD's, then of course, there are the ones that hold 1 CD. I find CD Sleeves a much better way of transportng CD's than Jewel Cases.
This drive is very fast and quiet, and priced just right. The three year warranty makes it worth every penny.
This works great and excellent performance. One small issue, it does not pick up the dynamic IP changes some times.
My husband was pleased with his gift =), said "it's nicely constructed and fits a digital SLR with two additional lenses."
two words sums up everything TERRIBLE PRODUCT! I highly suggest not using or wasting your money on this. If I could give it 0 stars I would.
The wire socket isn't deep enough to get a good grip on the wire. The clamp screw is too small. Put these two "features" together and it's impossible to attach it to the speaker wire without failing the tug test. Don't buy 'em.
I own This Telescope, all I do if I want to see a planet, star, moon, etc Just push and select an object you want to see and it will go there automaticly.
For the first two days I had my iPod, I honestly thought it was the best piece of electronic equipment I've ever owned. The ease of use, speed with which it downloaded songs from my hard drive, and my ability to easily create a multitude of playlists and organize music the way I wanted really floored me.Then I realized that it didn't seem to be holding its charge for very long. Tried all the hints and fixes that came with the unit, that came with the software, and that are posted on Apple's Web site. With each day the period it stayed charged diminished and within a week it was dead completely and wouldn't even take a charge, let alone play.Could just be a bum unit, and was still in the 90-day warranty, so I sent it back (interestingly, Apple was able to immediately ship a box with a foam cutout exactly the size of the iPod, hmmmm). As noted in a few other reviews here and even on Apple's site, this appears to happen to more than a few.I remain hopeful of being thrilled again. But all I know at this point, is that I paid a relatively large sum for something that in short order didn't work at all. That being the case, it's not yet worthy of more than one star.
I buy these cables for work and have found them to be completely reliable and easy to plug/unplug. Recommended.
I like it because the item is small and easy to carry. The "skins" options, which is rubber, provides protection to my cruzer and nicely fitting. Good product~
Exactly what I was looking for. Works like a champ. Takes up little space beside my tower and looks slick.
I got this so that I could control my TV cable box that was in a small closet. Without it, I had to open closet door, not my favorite look, to control the box. With this little alien-spacecraft guy, I can close the door and still operate the tv cable box. Exactly what I wanted and it works perfectly.
The Eton E5 is the best small portable for FM reception that I've ever seen. It's Broadcast band (AM) is quite good, as well. Shortwave reception is above average but could be improved. When connecting headphones, the FM stereo produced is quite good and the tone of the AM is very satisfactory. A drawback to the radio is the up/down volume control buttons. I find the adjustments to be too coarse. The radio's tuning knob is very good and there's no muting between stations when the knob is tuned. Tone control through the small built-in speaker is quite good for the radio's size. I use rechargeable batteries, and find the battery life to be quite satisfactory. This radio is good value for the money.
Worked great and at a price better than I could have driven somewhere to get. Saved money and time with only a few minutes spent on the computer.
I've discovered the D-Link tech support department is clueless about residential gateway terminology. Therefore you must be a network and telecom guru, or you will encounter major difficulties getting this thing to work, ESPECIALLY WITH INDIA INTERNET (aka Earthlink)!!!!!
Got the camera with a few dead pixels on the LCD monitor. Did they do their QC?!Returned to Amazon with no hassle though.I only played with it for 2 hours and here's what I found-Pro: auto switch between EVF and LCD, Nice lens with mechanical zoom, anti-shake, fast startCons: cumbersome control for zoom in/out the photo, manually turned-on flash, no swivel LCD, the CF slot cap can be easily mis-opened (no secure mechanism), movie is limited to 15 min, no hole on the lens cap for a string to hang the cap while shooting, no AC adapter in the boxGood news:I just found out that Konica released a new model DiMAGE A200 right after I returned this lemon. There are some new features which should worth the wait, hopefully won't take long. Lord, I'm so lucky out of this lemon A2. Definitely go for the new A200 once it's available.
This wireless mouse and keypad were everything I was hoping for.Easy to install and set up. Easy to use.Key pad has a nice cover/case.Mouse pad has a nice cover/carry pouch.I highly reccommend this product!
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For some reason, many people have written things about this mouse that simply are not true. (I think some were writing their reviews based on an older version of this product)- Some say that the installation software uninstalls touchpad drivers on laptops. All the built-in mouse-like controls (i.e. touchpad) still work fine on my laptop.- Some say that the button functions are not universally reprogrammable, but this is simply not true (the standard middle-click or wheel-click function is called "AutoScroll")- Some say that the regular downward scrolling is more difficult or awkward with the smooth "clickless" wheel, but it only took me about a minute of scrolling through web pages to get comfortable with it- Some say that it's difficult to click the wheel button without accidentally rotating the wheel, thus canceling the click. I have yet to have a problem with this and have been able to wheel click many times in a row without trouble- Some have complained of terrible lag, even to such an extent that the cursor was almost completely unresponsive to movement of the mouse. I experienced this problem at first, until I simply repositioned the receiver to a position where there were NO solid objects between the mouse and receiver and since then, the it has felt almost every bit as responsive and precise as a wired mouse.That being said, there is a slight lag in the response of the mouse, but it would only be noticeable to those using it to play a game; it most likely would not be noticeable to anybody during regular (i.e. word processing, web surfing, etc) use.Being that the slight lag (which is just a consequence of it being wireless), it's unsuitability for gaming (the smooth scrolling action apparently isn't good for fraging), and cost are the only downsides I see to this mouse, I give it 5 stars.
I have two Powerbook G4s. Great machines!! Bought them both used in 2006. Three years later, they're both doing fine. And I'm a power user.Over the same three years, I have had to purchase about 4 of these Apple Power Adaptors (part M8943LL/A).Basically the same thing would happen--after 6-8 months, the part the connected to the laptop would get extremely hot (seriously, you could hot keep your hand on it for more than a second), the cable would fray and no power would be supplied. Before this happened, I'd have to twist and turn the connector and listen for a disturbing "spark" noise to before it would provide power.2 of these things actually started smoking before they went dead. One of them burned a hole into my sofa. Luckily I was home to catch it or there would have been a major fire.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. IT IS DANGEROUS.There are SEVERAL third party solutions, many here on Amazon. Apple could have recaptured this money by being a stand up company and making a better replacement adaptor. But, as they've recently shown, they have stars in their eyes due to the success of iPod and iPhone and no longer care about supporting their legacy users.
This mouse fits perfectly in your palm! It is soft and comfy to hold, as well as easy to plug in and use.
I bought the 30-gig iPod with video after my old one (2002 model, 10-gig) stopped working with iTunes. I was looking forward to the color screen, video capability and extra games. I went with the 30-gig instead of the 60 because I never came close to filling the 10-gig iPod, so I don't see needing that much capacity.It's a slick little product. As compact as the original iPod models were, they seem like bricks compared to this latest version. The flat dimensions made it very easy to slide it into a shirt pocket and barely notice it's there. The screen resolution is very sharp, and while small at 2.5 inches, it's more than large enough for on-the-go viewing.Playback for both audio and video is excellent. Photo display and browsing is fine, but not particularly flexible as far as adding and removing photos. Syncing with iTunes on Windows is seamless, and enabling it as a portable storage disk is just as easy (useful for transferring large files from one computer to the other, and for using the Notes feature to put readable text files onto the iPod).The trademark earbuds work wonderfully. Don't listen to the bogus complaints about them -- those come from insufferable audiophiles who aren't satisfied unless they can brag about the $100 they spend on their faux-precision headphones. One improvement in the earbuds design: a sliding lanyard that joins the left and right wires and cuts down on the tangle factor.Battery life seems alright, although I haven't put it through its paces yet. Video playback definitely sucks up more power than songs do, so don't expect the battery to last all day if you watch a bunch of videos.The latest iPod firmware (1.1) has a bunch of improvements over previous versions. The options for customizing the main menu are appreciated, even if limited. I like the ability to constantly display the time onscreen, as I often use the iPod as a timepiece. The new behavior for the Hold button is genius: the iPod comes out of Sleep mode, and backlights, as soon as you slide the switch to the "On" position. The On-The-Go Playlists is a neat feature, especially the option to save those newly-created playlists.My only complaints: The navigation and other onscreen actions move slowly and jerkily during song playback. This includes scrolling through a very long song list (noticably slow), playing games, etc. It's a siginificant flaw that hopefully will be addressed in the next firmware update. Also, while there's the option of adding lyrics to song files, there's no way to have those lyrics scroll in time to the song, which would be nice.There's a reason why Apple leads the portable media player market, and it's demonstrated it again with this latest iPod.
Very good point and shoot camera in an elegant tight compact package with one problem that can be summed up in one word S_L_O_W! From the slow power on to the almost 2 second delay from the time the shutter button is pushed until the shot is taken. Also the shutter speed in anything other than full sunlight is poor. The software works well. The color accuracy is flawless with good resolution. The focus could be tighter; this may be a result of its poor performance in less than perfect light.
I recently purchased this camera as a gift after having one of my own for years. This Sony model camera is very easy to learn how to use and takes terrific pictures, and short mpeg and avi movies with sound. Has all the manual control features you find on much more expensive models. The only negative about this camera is that it's hard to find new as it has been discontinued by Sony.
I'm definitely happy with this purchase. It prints great, and scans and copies well too. Photo prints look very good - especially on Canon's own pro paper. The machine itself is a little big, it seems all the Pixma's are, so you definitely need to devote some space to it. But it's a solid printer and a good buy.
I have this connected to my iMac G5 and the thing works wonders. Its fast at printing b&w and for pics its pretty impressive! Although I've only printed a few pics (i do most of my digital pics at the local wally world) they came out amazing. This printer is a great value. $100 - a MIB for this fantastic printer. I highly suggest anyone looking at getting a new inkjet look at this model. Lexmark and HP for me have poor quality products for the money, plus you save more on ink using the Canon. I love how i can use the tray to feed paper in rather than go from the top. Very good printer for the money!
Item brand new. Fast delivery. Works great. Love color and compact unit. Highly recommend. Awesome price for quality. Came with pack of various connection needs and portability.
Given to me as a gift. I would rate this camera as unusable. Audio and picture quality is extremely poor.
Have had a chance to play with this for a while now. Works fine with the iPhone. I would have to concur with a previous poster - the bass is exceptionally weak - although there appears to be a port for connection up to a subwoofer (sortof defeats the purpose of a portable unit though).
I bought this because I needed a straight, non coiled cord for my Whistler radar detector and discovered I like the features. It is very handy to have the power switch on the lighter plug.
Excellent for protecting your lens. A very good value. Prompt service.What more could you ask for?
I bought this product to see if my kids were increasing their speed when practicing their pitching. The constrution of the gun is solid and the accuracy appears to be excellent. It has been a lot of fun for the inexpensive price. Keep out of the hands of adults. Our weekend warrior friends have experienced many sore shoulders and an achilles tendon injury trying to see how hard they can still throw.
I bought this burner to try in my Powermac G4 450 Sawtooth. At the time I was running OSX 10.3.9. Right away I was able to rip and burn DVD's, although the drive was not recognized by the system until I used Patchburn. I later upgraded to OSX 10.4.7 and still works fine. This is a great drive for the price if you're looking for a replacement in a Mac. I know some people dislike lightscribe because it's slow and/or there isn't as much contrast as they want, but I like it a lot. It's a nice drive even if you choose not to use the lightscribe feature.
This is my first home theater system. Up until now, I had been using an old Kenwood two channel stereo and two stereo speakers with my old 27" TV. I am by no means a home theater guru. We purchased this system to go with a large screen LCD, as it was all-inclusive, and I have had good experiences with Sony.All in all, I would highly recommend this system, especially for those looking for an easy answer to home theater. I used an HDMI cable to run to the TV, and that was the only cable I had to buy. The sound is excellent (for my tastes, anyway), and the bass is all I care to have in my 20x20 living room. Movies such as X-Men 3 come across with exceptional channel separation. There may be systems that sound better, but for the money, this system is awesome.Now for the downsides:1. The cables supplied are 22 gauge and use proprietary connections to the unit. It was too much of a pain to cut and splice, so I ran them as-is to the speakers. The sound is still good (loud as I need, with children home), but a true audiophile needs to be prepared to perform some cable surgery.2. My Cox Cable supplied remote will not control the receiver (power and volume is all I needed)! None of the codes I tried will work, so I am left using two remotes to power up all of my devices. This may not be Sony's fault, but it still sux.3. The rear speakers do not come with angle mounts, but WalMart has a cheap set for about $8. They worked fine for mounting the rear speakers near the ceiling. All speakers can be mounted on a flat wall, but if you wish to mount the front speakers on a wall at an angle (for instance, if you have your TV in a corner), you will have to make or buy some angled brackets. I ended up using a miter saw to fabricate some 45 brackets from 1x3" wood for my walls.Overall, a highly recommended unit. With some minor tweaking, this is a 5 start system. I do not regret my purchase.
this stereo is remarkable i bought it brand new 360watts full powerclear crisp sound the bass is so good it sounds like a big stereo in another room you can feel the bass hitting the floor so much power this is the best stereo philips made better then any brand it makes sony looks low cause of there crap audio they can never be like philipsbuy it people its the best
It's rare to find cartridge for now obselete printers... The DPI print outs were magnificent!!! I could care less about customer support when I can fix the printer myself!! But please don't stop distributing cartridges!! R.I.P Xerox printer 1997-2000
Just plugged it in and it all worked.
Shipping was fast. Mower is incredibly easy and fast to assemble. There's no noise or belching smoke. It doesn't take up any room in the garage. Cleanup is as easy as spraying it down with the hose. It is not hard to use and its great to be out in the fresh air without gas smelling smoke billowing up at me.Being an Army family - I won't have the hassle (and expense) of getting rid of a gas mower every time we have to move. This is a mower we can keep for the rest of our Army lives and we love it.
I have a Dell laptop and was a little skeptical since this seems to be geared toward Mac users. But I couldn't be happier, my 14&#34; laptop fits perfect and is exactly what I was looking for.
You have to get this case, if you have a Palm E. If not for this, I would have another ruined PDA.Also good for use with Jeans and other tight fit clothing.
The only thing preventing 5 stars is that I personally don't like the belt clip on the base.
I bought this unit 2 years ago used after a coworker let me try hers out for several days. It has been nothing but great.The satellite tracker is much quicker than the Magellan unit I gave away and the visual mapping system is great...easy to read and responsive when zooming in/out. All the other extras/options are helpful, very easy to use and simple to use if you are not into high tech. Also, the unit is nice and small so it travels well and can easily be carried in your pocket if sightseeing on vacation.The only downside is that the volume is not nearly loud enough even when there is little road noise. The only way to hear the directions when driving is to put the unit directly up to your ear which is why I rated it 4 stars instead of 5.Overall, this is a great unit, especially for price.
The sound of the EZgear Ultraears SX70 is for the price, stunningly good. Clear trebles, nice bass, rich sound I would expect from a much more expensive set of earphones. They are much better than theezGear SX50 ezEars SX50 earphones 2007 White, which I have been using for running for several years now. Very glad these are available on Amazon again.
Solid bass output, and very good sound quality!!! U can here them up and down the hallway in my dorm!!
I mainly purchased these earphones because I love the sound and bass you get from earphones while also being close-constructed means hearing less noise around you. But when I saw that Sony had developed earbuds that would stay behind your ear to prevent them from falling I out, I thought that would be a great idea. However, the product is very flawed. The plastic that is supposed to stay behind your ears is way too oversized, and there is no way to adjust it. Now, instead of keeping the buds in securely, the added weight of the the plastic tends to pull the buds out when exercising or even moving about. The sound is okay, but I would actually recommend the other Sony earphones, (the link to the right) as the sound is just as good, they are much more affordable and they feel a lot more secure.Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones
Pelican being who they are make a very robust piece of kit. Fairly snug fit for a 240gig Classic but all good.
This is the second pair of Sony MDr-W08L's I have purchased and actually bought 2 this time so I would have an extra set. They are great for use during workouts as they don't fall out of your ears like earbuds do but they are still very lightweight. Great bass and sound. Can't beat the price either!
Used everyday to transfer data to and from my PSP and not a flaw yet. Been stepped on and dropped all over the place but goes strong. Word of caution thought, it's easy to lose! i find that placing a brightly coloured thin strip of tape on it makes it a bit more visible amongst normal desktop clutter.
I love this camera!!! I noticed many people saying the same in all the comments I read, and after purchasing the camera and using it for the past 3 months I absolutely agree with them all. I LOVE this camera! Its easy to operate (especially for a beginner as myself) and light enough for people transitioning from a point-&-shoot camera. The sensor cleaning is very helpful (particularly when one travels to areas where there are a lot of dirt roads). The software that comes along with the camera kit is also easy to use and a great organizational tool.Now I need to look for a new lens, the one that comes with the kit does not have a far enough range for me, and you will definitely need more if you travel much.Cameta Camera was super fast in shipping the camera so a big thumbs up for them.
Just what we wanted - unobtrusive, diminuitive, 5 minute hookup, ideal for rental dvds....
I am a popcorn junkie and this is my favorite way to pop it without adding oil. I had an air popper but, I like this much better. The popcorn tastes better. I have used the Power Pop for about 10 years now.
My vmodas only lasted 1 year and 1 month. Just right past the warranty limit. I'm very upset because they were small, comfy, and provided a quality of sound i wanted.
Great camera, great pictures still using it after 3 years, takes better pictures than some of the newer cameras.
I have has Sirus/XM since 11/3. A few nights ago someone stole my unit out of my car. I contacted Sirus with case number and contact info for the cop, and they sent me a replacement unit (same as above, so its not a cheap unit) for FREE!! I only had to pay shipping. No other company I know would do something like this for their customers. When you buy feel secure that if anything happens Sirus will be there to help and support you. Best customer service I have ever dealt with. They are also working with the cops to recover my old unit and catch the person who did this.
I was suggested this keyboard by a friend, and bought it with gaming in mind.+ The biggest issue I have with standard keyboards is the inability to press certain combiniations of keys at the same time. While I certainly did not stress test this on the Eclipse II, I had no issues with my normal activity.- The left ctrl key was very insensitive, causing me to issue wrong commands, which is unacceptible in gaming. I found out that the rubber membrane beneath the key was misaligned, and I had to pop off the ctrl key every couple months to re-adjust it.- The keyboard is bigger/heavier than standard keyboards, and the keys are noticabily stiffer. This may be prefered by some people, but I can't see how having any extra delay would be good for gaming.- The paint on the keys wears out easily (I've used it for less than a year). While the painted letters on standard keyboards usually fades, this keyboard is actually worse as the letters and the actual color of the keys will fade using this keyboard.Overall, I expected a lot more from a $50 keyboard. For my purposes, it performs worse than a cheap standard keyboard.
TV is now 2.5 years old. Starts with white spots. They continue to multiply. When I call Samsung customer service, I get sorry out of warranty. They have other models with the same problem (46" version). They have a free replacement part for those models including the ones out of warranty for a few years. The problem is a bad chip that controls the mirrows. Cost for a fix starts at $400 and goes up if there are any other issues.Your option will be, try a fix that could be a money pit or go LCD TV with a maker other than Samsung. One that has a customer service department.Try a search on samsung white spots the results should send you to another maker.
I think this thing is great. It has a good picture. The speaker sound is also good, and the "WOW" button is cool. The only thing to make this better is to make it battery powered. Add a FM transmitter to play over the car speakers and a portable battery(for plane trips) this thing is perfect.Keep in mind of the people that are unsatisfied. People keeping them where Children can handle them(Toddlers room!!)Always remember for every unsatisfied customer tells twenty people.Every satisfied customer only tells 2-3.
Echoing some other experiences: poor documentation, either it sets up right and goes or not; if not, you are D-E-A-D. My was going then quit. As a computer type, I am used to poor documentation and working at setting things up but when the unit does not function as advertised, then it's time to rate it accordingly: specifically, the reset button does...nothing. This renders the unit worthless as it cannot be setup since, once it falls off the network, it cannot be "found" and brought back on-line. The reset sw should allow this but, alas, it does not work as stated by others. Would not buy again and don't recommend unless you like Vegas type odds.
I have purchased the Canon #40 black ink before through Amazon. It's not an imitation. It is a good product.
Fast, reliable. Those are the most important things when it comes to my photos. I can't have a situation where I lose photos due to a card going bad. I have never had a problem with Sandisk cards.
I love my Garmin Nuvi 360. It's small enough to fit in my purse and besides using it as a GPS, I also use it as I would a phone book. I'm able to locate restaurants and gas stations near my current location. Once it's fully charged I can use the Garmin without plugging in the adapter (on shorter trips). It's not 100% accurate but fairly close. It's a good idea to also check directions for long trips via MapQuest or Yahoo Maps. When using the Bluetooth feature (hands-free phone), the clarity through the speakers on the GPS is not the greatest but sufficient. Overall, it's a good buy and easy to use.
I've been a great fan of Canon printers and scanners for years and so it was something of a no brainer to get this one.First, it produces great and very clean scans. And this after very simple setup. However, and this is an important point, if you want to take full advantage of its fine engineering consider using different scanning software. Suffering from some slow scans and an interface which I did not like very much I switched over to a version of Paperport which came from the Visioneer scanner I replaced and, voila, speedy and beautiful scans.This is not to say that the Canon software did not produce very good look scans, but the Paperport easily equalled them and seemed to help address the slow scanning some reviewers have noted.
I purchased the camera in March 2000 and it stopped working promptly after purchase. I figured I'd give it the benifit of the doubt and had it replaced under warranty. Now that the warranty has expired the camera has stopped working again. It's a good litte camera for the money as long as you realize it may not last you very long.
Like my title says, the memory doesn't work with any other 6400 (800 MHz) memory except for Acer. Not a huge problem but very miss leading when you looking at the specs. The memory module does run somewhat hot, but so does every 6400 memory module. I been running my comp with this memory for two weeks now, no problems.
Expensive, and the GPS never functioned well. Got it to work 4 out of 20 times trying.Poor GPS when it workedDoes not work under when there are tall trees nearbyTakes forever to connect GPSDifficult to set, difficult to use, almost flat out ugly, and the wrist band is too small and nearly impossible to changeBut this is now very old technology, and there are surely better cheaper ones around
Bought for a trip to Alaska for use on an all in one lens. Saved lens from salt spray and rain throughout, and I would much rather clean the cover than the lens. Shipped fast!
I bought a $200 Sampo DVD player a couple of years ago so I could play NTSC and PAL DVD's, play any region, and have the Macrovision disabled. I haven't tested the Macrovision yet, but the Philips player does everything that the Sampo does, except better. On the Sampo, I have to switch to PAL by pressing a button on the remote, while the 642 automatically detects PAL and does the switch automatically. On the Sampo I need to manually switch to the correct region or I get a "Wrong region" message. On the Philips, it can be easily hacked (open the tray, press 7, 8, 9, OK, 0 on the remote) and it will automatically play any region that I have tried. The remote is very easy to use and the console is light and small. The big advantage of the Philips over the Sampo is that the 642 is very quiet and I have yet to hear a grinding noise that I occasionally get with the Sampo. I was going to use the Philips with my second TV, but now I think I will use it on my main TV instead. This seems to be a high-quality product and well worth the money that I spent.
Most wall mounted TV holders are strange looking objects that look like spiders. This one is modern in design and good to look at which is important in our instance because we see behind the TV as we walk into the room.
This is my first HDTV and I'm really enjoying it. I have no complaints. I purchased it on 26 Jan 08 (a saturday) and received it on 31 Jan (a thursday). Ordering was easy, order updates via email were timely and product was delivered on second day after it was shipped, even though I selected free shipping. I had purchased my old flat panel online some 8 years back so I was relatively worry-free over purchasing one online again.I strongly suggest having another person to help with the installation (taking it out of the shipping package, attaching the base, lifting it to it's appropriate spot, etc.) - it's easy enough but doing it by myself caused a few scary moments.The price available on Amazon was the lowest (by about $100 or so) compared to local stores (CC/BB/Frys) where I went to check out the model against other models on displays. The contrast ratio in the picture on screen is much more impressive on my set than what I saw on the display models. The black frame makes it look very elegant and fits well with my furniture.Overall I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get a full 1080P HD TV in the 32" size range.
Maptech produces the best mapping software I've ever used. I've tried the rest, now I stick with the best. Being a Geography major in college, and working in the mapping industry now, I've used all the others, but maptech is by far the best. Detailed topos, great overlays, outstanding GPS hookup, and the 3-D graphics are unbelieveable!!!!! For anyone in a mapping field, or anyone looking to spice up their outdoor adventures, you have got to get this software.
I thought this would be the usual &quot;hassle&quot; but not at all. If you have XP and a USB port, there are no drivers required. This is the very first device I have found that is truly &quot;Plug and Play&quot;. I was downloading my pics from my memory stick 45 seconds after unpacking the device. Great deal.
Mechanical assembly of this item is poor. No apparent strain reliefs at either end and small diameter wires. This item did not function properly on my D200 or D70 cameras. Great price but it didn't work. Return to Cameta Camera went smoothly much better than the product did.
This radio is excellent for its purpose! It replaces one we've had for a long long time; we hope the new one lasts just as long.
This cable is a sturdy well made addition to your network. BEWARE - this cable is not deigned for frequent connects and disconnects. Put it in place and it should be great but I do not think the connector would handle frequent use.
That is a great deal to buy. Highly recommended. Easy to use, fit, proper to take a picture of foods
This seller really knows what service is! He delivered exactly what was advertised, and then included a link to a GREAT video on how to get it installed and up and working. Then when I had a minor problem, responded by email and had me up and working. Great product, GREAT service.
I got these for my plow truck.. i listen to mostly rock and i was really impressed with them. There not stompers but for 25 bucks shipped for two pairs you can not beat these!! the highs sound great and the lows are pretty good as well.. since my speakers are in my doors im not expecting much for bass responce... good buy!! came fast too!!!
If you are a Mac user be careful how you burn mp3 cd's otherwise the samsung MCDHF920TH MP3/WMA/Music CD Playback will surprise you with no disc! Make sure your music "has been converted to MP3 an the extension .MP3 is at the end of each song on the playlist to be burned. Other than that, I do like the unit, don't really care about wma (because Iam a Mac guy) sorry!.I like the 3 way of powering this unit. regular AA or rechargeables, (outside the cd player., nice),proprietary rechargeable,small and thin,very nice.It's own AC charger or without any batteries, acts as a main power unit, that I really like.Also the remote control is handy. In the future I would prefer a unit with only cd,RW,R, and straight MP3.the fm tuner works very well. another plus is the thinness of this unit.
This product would not operate any Emersom TV (2) I own. It cost so much to return it wasn't worth more expense. Maybe I find someone to give it to if it works for them.No more purchases without prepaid return lable.
I remember back when Walkman radios were the latest greatest many years ago. And, I have an older version Walkman which is still working fine. I purchased this one because I left my older one at a different location. This is a nice little radio -- very light, etc. I prefer the older version -- it is a little smaller and black rather than silver. But, this one is very good for the price and does the trick.
Long flights for me are in excess of 15 hours. After 4 hours I have to take them off... The pressure on my head and ears is too much and causes headaches. Guess I should take a break with them anyway...but I'd like to use the noise cancelling features the whole flight. The audio is great though, really enjoy the sound and cancellation feature.
Not much to say. I bought this cable to connect my laptop to my TV, and it does what I expected. It is totally a steal for the price I paid for itI would have given it top rating, but I am reducing a star just because of the pushy email I received from the seller urging me to leave a 5 star rating.
The radio is good for the $$ but i wish i paid $30 less for it! there is no RF gain which would make this a sweet deal, i pick up farther than i can transmit but cannot block out what i want to hear, if only i could turn down the RF! PA option would have been nice also. weather band is sweet! I installed it in the dash below my regular radio which is a bonus. sound tracker works decent as well as the dual watch but the scan feature is sketchy since there is no RF gain control! the knobs feel loose and chintzy feels like a G.I. Joe walkie talkie! i like the radio it will stay installed in the truck but i already ordered a sweet Connex 4600 Turbo SuperWhackedPacked for when i need to stomp the mud ducks! =op
The sound quality of the Mini Disc player is ok for most uses. There is some &quot;Digital Clipping&quot; that is noticed in quiet passages.
This unit uses a Toshiba TA7250BP output amplifier rated at 23 watts into 4 ohms, one for each channel. Even if you include both channels it only a 46 watt amplifier. 240 watts is a blatant lie. I had problems with input noise. Not very forgiving of ground loop conditions.
Complete and utter CRAP! Sparkles and lines, and blanking video due to the monitor freaking out. DO NOT BUY. Though it appears well constructed, functionality is out the window here. It's obvious from looking at the reviews that there is no consistancy in the product.
My i950 was 2 yrs old. I loved it, even though I had to get three new printheads! However the last print head (still in the box)wasn't needed as the "waste ink tank" was full. That makes the printer unuseable (unless you want to have it repaired for $110). I already was using a iPixma 6000 at my office which for some reason I thought was an i960. I went to Best Buy to check out the iPixma 6000 series and because I love the 6 ink tanks, I decided to buy the 6000D. Went to the office to do some work AND REALIZED THAT MY OFFICE PRINTER WAS THE iPIXMA 6000D. I AM THRILLED. I use the Kirkland Photo grade paper (Costco) 125 sheets for $18.95. I buy the refill ink, www.ims-ink.com at Costco also for $18.95. I have found, however, that it is harder to refill these ink tanks. I have heard the word "chipped" and I wonder if that is something new that Canon has added to make it harder to refill the original ink tanks???If you do not want to refill the cartridges, I also have ordered the cartridges from RE-INK-ING INC. ATLANTIC INKJET. TOLL FREE 866-512-7162. Canon compatible, 6 cartridges for $18.00 plus $3.99 for shipping. I do think that all of Canon printers have the "waste ink tank" that when it becomes full...that's it. This is not mentioned anywhere in the book. I had so many problems with the i950 print quality and had to keep "cleaning the printhead" that I think it got full much sooner than it otherwise would have. If anyone needs a new print head for the i950 or i960 (still in the packaging) let me know.
Product is good for the price and they have good sound but only when they stay in the right angle in your ear. I have to constantly adjust either the earpieces or the volume on my iPod. But I got what I paid for.
Onkyo receiver has plenty of power to drive my Advent floor standing speaker. I play a lot of LP Disk on a Daul Turntable and the premap on the Onkyo add no coloration or noise. For the average person who does not have golden ears this receiver has plenty of power with no noise or coloration added to the sound processed through it. Money well spent. I recomend this receiver.
I purposely bought this unit as it was one of two on the market with wireless rear speakers. Unfortunately, within a day of plugging it in, I noticed that tell-tale electric smell that says "something's not happy in the unit", coming from the disc changer. I hadn't even tried to plug in speakers yet since we had just finished the basement room this was meant for and had been using the HDMI cable to just play through the TV sound. Once the smell had cleared, nothing worked, no video, no sound, no nothing. I have had to pay $26 to send it to New Jersey for repair or replacement so I really can't comment on it's overall quality yet, much less the sound. I'll wait to see whether the replacement or repair is functional or report back on any difficulties this might entail. So, for now, I give this a thumbs down, especially since it has cost me more money and I am unable to use it during this interim.
I purchased this product thinking that I would be able to charge the camera with it. I had lost my charger and figured that I would send a little extra money for a few extras. Charger and also the ability to view my pictures on the TV or computer. However, it becomes a charger by purchasing another adapter or by using the charger that originally came with the camera. So I was a little bit disappointed. I should have read between the lines prior to ordering
I ordered the MSI Mega View 566 expecting to return it quickly. I won't be returning it and here's why...Audio: (Note, I am in the commercial audio production industry so I have gear that might be a bit better than most home users) To check the reviewers remarks about the Mega View 566 ("MV") audio not sounding good compared to other portables I ripped a wide variety of audio files from fat stadium rock to articulate steel string acoustics, classicals to hip hop using Media Player 10 to make MP3 and WMAs. I played the files out of my workstation through my well maintained mixer and out my flat Yamaha reference monitors and compared the audio directly to the exact same files copied to the MV and played out through the headphone and line out jacks through the same mixer and the same monitors. With the MV's EQ set to "Normal" and volume set to right in the middle I honesty heard no significant difference. A standard untweaked rip of MP3s sound just as shimmery in the highs from both devices and switching the Mega View EQ to "Jazz" rolls off that format's typical annoyance and adds a nice slight lower midrange punch. Untweaked WMA doesn't have that same shimmer and A/B-ing the MV at Normal EQ against the computer playback was also a pretty direct match. Maybe it's just my trained ears that aren't ever very pleased with MP3/WMA or the fact that I never use silly earbuds (that tend to have no Bass response) or cheap headphones (again, if you want full audio spectrum, you need good headphones or good speakers) but I don't understand the reviewers who found a problem with the music output of this unit as compared to the various iPods I've patched in over the months.Video: For years I've been using iPaqs for mobile movies, holding the mpeg1 and wmv files on a 5GB pcmcia hard drive in an iPaq sleeve and using media player for the WMVs and PocketTV for the mpeg1s. After a little bit of experimentation on the compression I could get the movies to run at a jumpy 15fps on a 3800 and 3900. The MV beats this hands-down in many ways for hundreds of dollars less.When pocket media devices started getting bigger drives I started looking very closely at them and was about to made the flip of the coin for the Archos or the Zen and then I noticed the X2/Apex/MSI MegaView 566. I read the reviews here on amazon and when the current 50 dollar rebate came up to make the 566 about the same price as a audio-only iPod I figured I'd give it a try and really bang on it to see if the reviewers had direct experience, were just fans of other companies, just got bad individual units, that they didn't have time to read the manual or that they didn't have much experience using compression tools to match devices.As soon as it arrived I popped in one of the batteries and plugged the included AV cable directly to the output of my Tivo box. Because one reviewer said that all he got when he did this was image rolling I really didn't expect it to work. I expected that what would be needed was the same old technique that's required when you plug a DVCamera Analog input to the output of the Hughes Tivo: video rolling. Some Tivo units output signal that's too much for the device input and so the trick is to soften the signal by plugging the Tivo output to the input of a VCR, setting the VCR to AV mode (analog passthrough) and then plugging the DVCam's Analog input into the VCR's outputs. This attenuates the video signal and the DVCam will then record nicely. Thing was that when I plugged the Mega View directly to the Tivo and also to a regular RCA DirectTV box I instead got a perfect signal and error-free 320x240 MPEG4 recording. So that reviewer either got a bad individual unit or maybe they should look around for tricks and tips on real world analog to digital recording.Next, I tried to see a reviewer's issue of the Mega View's record timer not working. Still plugged into the Tivo I tried all of the different standard duration settings all the way up to 180 minutes and each recording worked to the second. So that reviewer may have had a bad unit.Playing back these MEG4 recordings to a TV didn't give an amazing experience ... this is to be expected since the recordings are 320x240 and for TV output the player will resize them up to 512 and logically make the artifacting more obvious. However, they look pretty darned good on the Mega View's screen and also in Media Player at 200% resizing (when the Mega View is USBed to a computer and used as a removable hard drive).If you are thinking that the unit might be good for bypassing DVD copy protection, you're wrong. Plugging the AV cable directly to your DVD player outputs and attempting to record a copy protected DVD will result in a popup that says "Video Protect". This is of course not a negative on the Mega View since you will not be able to record that same DVD through the Analog input of most newer DVCams, directly to VHS or even to a computer through a hishpeed A/D converter either. Two things about this:1) Unprotected dvd record perfectly fine. Because I have a youngster I have the full Baby Einstein collection. The early editions are not copy protected (presumably because the maker understood that the discs will often find their way into the hands of toddlers and end up destroyed so the let you make your own VHS or even DVD Backup copies - very nice of them by the way).2) If you bought the DVD with your own money for your own family's viewing then copy protection can be legally gotten around under the "Fair Use" condition of copyright law. When you "buy" a DVD that has a movie on it, you are only "buying" the plastic dvd disc. The content itself is licensed to you for viewing and unless clearly stated on the packaging and obvious the the buyer prior to purchase that license does not mean that the only way you are legally allowed to watch the content is by using the original plastic dvd disc that holds the content. In other words, if you have a VCR in your bedroom and a DVD in the living room and you buy a DVD movie then you have a legal license to view that content in your bedroom on your VCR (or on your Mega View). "Fair Use" does not give you the legal right to copy a DVD or VHS tape that you rented from a video store or borrowed from a friend.The trick is that most all devices, DVCams, computer A/D converter boxes, VCRs, and the Mega View all err on the side of caution and restrict you from making your legal Fair Use copies. To exersize your legal right you have to pay more money and invest in a video stablizer. I use the Sima GoDVD model CT-200 that I picked up at CompUSA. This is a little powered box that goes between the DVD player video out and whatever device you want to record with. Right on the box is the statement "Use of this product for unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material from DVD, VHS or other media is prohibited under federal copyright laws unless the copy qualifies as a Fair Use under the Copyright Laws". This unit, by the way, also has options to let you convert between PAL and NTSC, two settings for boosting the brightness and contast, one setting for darkening a too-bright source and even color bars for adjusting your device monitor prior to a dubbing session.Once you have one of these you can easily record your legally licensed DVD content to the Mega View directly using the unit's AV input jack. (Though you might get horizontal lines due to Interlacing, direct recording is a convenience but best results come from using a computer to compress your video captures)DivX: My unit came with several pre-recorded DivX videos in various resolutions. The World of Warcraft trailer and various Motocross videos were recorded at standard 512x368 TV resolution and the MV played them out to my 30inch TVs with amazing quality, great colors and smooth playback. The unit comes with a trial version of the DivX codec, I own the Pro DivX package so I didn't and won't have to try this freebie. Being a DivX owner already however I can tell you that once you take the time to undertand how to use DivX options (or options for any AVI codec) you can be very happy with the results both on the MV screen and TV output. But you have to take some time to try all of the options to find the exact mix that is right for your particular needs ... if you will never output to TV then you can use high compression for the little screen and take up less drive space, if you have to output to a TV then you should go bigger than 320x240 and use less compression which will make bigger files. Deinterlace to remove horizontal lines from DV sources.WMV9: Windows Media video gives great results and is nicely supported with certain restrictions: The 30/29.97fps video can not be greater than 320x240 and the encoding has to be "SP@ML" which means that you have to use advanced compression settings that likely won't be available on your typical home-user AV software. Most software that does WMV gives you a dropdown list of generic settings and just like DivX standard options these are not enough if you really want good quality. You instead should go to the WindowsMedia area of the Microsoft website and download the free Media Encoder program. This program wizards you through converting an avi or mpg file into WMV9 and lets you tweak settings. The tweaks you need to make are setting the output size to 320x240, turning on Deinterlace if the file originally came from an interlaced DV source such as DVD or DVCam and also using the Compression section's "Edit" button to manually specify the output to CBR instead of VBR and the Decoder Complexity to "Simple" (this is the "SP" part of the Mega View's "SP@ML" requirement). If your computer is fast enough and has enough ram then I suggest upping the Video BitRate to 1000k, the Video Smoothness up to 90% and setting the Buffer Size to at least 15, if your computer can handle these settings during compression then this will give your MV file a TV-resized output similar to the quality of a typical SP mode VHS tape. With these settings and the audio set to a reasonable 48Kbps/32kHz, stereo CBR a 2 hour movie will come out at about 1GB. (If you use VBR the video will play but fast forward/rewinds will pixelate).FM recording. As with my cellphones, the unit uses a headphone wire as the FM antenna. If you don't plug in some headphones you don't get radio. Nothing new here. It's great that you can just touch one button and record the FM to MP3.Voice recording. Ok in a pinch, but not going to replace my MD recorder with pro mics anytime soon.Photos & SD: Didn't think it was a big deal till I used it to show kid pics on the TV at my mother in law's house. I took the SD card out of my 5MP camera and popped it in the MV slot and all of those big files were right there. Thumbnails and full screen, slideshows with user-defined timing (and even the ability to have the slideshow play music from your collection, seemed silly but it's kinda neat). The images look great output to big TVs.General findings:Playing music and movies while driving through very bumpy construction zones gave no stutters at all. You can make the unit stutter if you really forcibly shake it in your hand so it's probably not a great one for joggers (a CircuitCity person told me that they get a lot of 20/30GB iPods returned for the same reason); my toshiba portable dvd player stutters on every pothole.The speaker puts out about the same max volume as your typical portable dvd player, because it is on the back of the unit you will tend to turn it up higher than normal (or put the back near a wall so the sound will reflect back out). The quality and breakup at the max volume depends on how hot your files are, I find the cleanest signal overall for the speaker is one notch less than the top setting.The unit comes with two batteries. Brightness, volume and using the speaker vs headphones affect the life of the batteries and per battery I get aprox two hours 30 minutes of video when using middle brightness, almost full volume and the speaker - not bad at all.Reviewers who don't like the interface for picking settings/music/videos are entitled to their opinion. It is not as slick as the Zen's scrolling menu but it the big options are very easy to read and I find it easier to use with one hand. Once you go into video playback it is clean, sharp, bright and sweet.The remote control works great but it has some oddness in that you can't use it to control volume (you have to use the voume rocker on the unit). Also, it will shut off the unit but not turn it on, which actually make sense and saves battery life by not always being in standby mode waiting for a "turn on" signal.You will like the tripod. What a great idea.So far there are no firmware or software updates for my unit but the MV lets you upgrade both as they become available on the X2USA/MSI sites.You can use Norton to check/fix/defrag the drive if needed and while they advise not to do it willy-nilly you can format the drive and bring it back up as-new using the ghost included on the utility CD. (Mac users note: it's a FAT32 drive).REMEMBER: This unit uses a real hard drive and so deleting and adding big files (Media Files) will quickly lead to fragmentation and that leads to longer data searches which leads to less smooth playback. Just like any drive, if you add and delete files often then you need to Defrag the drive routinely to keep playback running smoothly.Downsides and advice:The unit does not use playlists and thus does not directly sync with Media Player. You have to consider this a removable drive and copy your files to it over USB with drag & drop (unless you record directly into the MV). I really don't find this such a bad thing but I'm not already completely a slave to playlists. If you put a bunch of files into a folder they will all play one after another in alpha order or random which is fine for me and obviously fine for anyone who uses an iPod Shuffle.The unit doesn't come with a car/plane charger and the x2usa site doesn't offer one so you will have to select one at RadioShack. Careful to get one exactly matching the unit's needs!Buy a pack of iPaq 320x240 screen protectors, they fit perfectly. The screen has a plastic cover but the extra protection will help keep scratches from appearing over time.As with any pda type device, THINK before you toss it around or balance it on top of a stack of boxes. You have no one else to blame if it falls on the floor or sidewalk and breaks. Plus, don't "shake or tap" any drive-based device to make it play smoother, that will only jostle the drive's arm forcing it to work even harder to find the bytes on the disk and could misalign any drive so you'll never get smooth reads/playback.
The quality of the disc transferring medium is fantastic as usual however; the light scribe surface is not so good. It seems like there is a clear covering over the light sensitive surface. I'm somewhat of a mad scientist so I feel comfortable enough to say that somehow the laser is being distorted through the protective covering. Parts of the label end up coming out blurry, doubled or broken. I have not encountered this phenomenon with other disk mediums I have encountered.
I love my new player...the picture is great, it is easy to use, and it has a usb port...speakers aren't the greatest, but I have some portable ones and use a headset much of the time anyway...
The product was very reliable; I use the cassette in my car, and it connects perfectly with my iPod. I'd recommend it as a good value for whoever has an old car that needs an adapter!
There is no gloss on this paper at all so it doesn't even look like a cheap sticker. The slits on the back of the paper to make it easier to remove are actually deep creases that show through the front of the paper. This makes full page printing useless. All the sheets in the pack had these deep creases. So I don't know if I just received a defective pack or if this is how all the Avery Sticker sheets are.
I can put everything in here including several full sized camera lenses. And portable hard drives. I can not get this dirty if i tried. I have taken this everywhere. It's almost too big to fit under the an airplane seat.
They had a 10 year shelf-life when I received them, which is good. I was worried they'd be old batteries... no complaints!
I had a Suunto for 10 months. The face scratched VERY easily which was disappointing. However the worst thing is after swimming in a pool that I could stand up in the watch FILLED with water and died. On returning to Suunto they refused to fix it under warrantee because swimming is not covered ! They say the forces created by swimming are to much for this watch and it was never designed for this purpose, despite the sales literature saying it is water proof to 100m. I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER SUUNTO PRODUCT. Whatsmore the shop I bought it from say they have lots returned for the same reason and non of them were fixed under warranty either. It is also very difficult to use and you cannot hear the alarm at all.
I have not been disappointed in this monitor. I am no expert on all of the technical aspects or anything, but I can really tell the difference in performance and picture quality between this and my previous monitor. Looks great at 1280 x 1024 resolution, and has good color properties. The viewing area is more than large enough for my needs, and it is lightweight enough to move around easily. I have not had any problems with it, and I recommend it highly.
I looked for the compact digital camera which had the manual mode, it could be set shutter speed and exposure. I am satisfied with the DMC-LX2, but there is no automatic lens cap, sometimes I thuch the lens.
This card is by far the best thing that my computer has ever had to privliage to have in its AGP slot. Faster game loading time, Superb graphics, ZERO skips and jerks. On the downside however, doesn't work with XP very well, it fried within 2 days of Windows XP being installed onto my system. The drivers are huge downloads for 56k users. Thoes are the only problems i've ever had with it for about 6 months. Back to the up side the new Nview console makes it easy to turn off dual monitor support for games using OpenGL(OpenGL does not support dual monitor aspects on most games such as Tribes 2) If you get this card get the 64mb DDR as the 128MB DDR dropps way below the abilities of the 64mb DDR ram. AND KEEP YOUR RECIPT! It may fry on you and it can be hard as hell to get them to replace it even though it has a life time replacment warrenty. (The forign support guys can turn your words around before they are out of your mouth)
Cool little radio, transmits very well, but reception is very poor. low volume and what seems to be high level of background hum on receive. Not sure if i can live with it. Will come back and revise with full eval later.
I would definitely give this product 5 starts but the level of noise it produce during work seems slightly excessive. Otherwise works as expected.
I accidently didn't realize this wouldn't fit an Nvidia FX5600 card, so I had to drill an extra hole and clip the fan blads to make it fit! What a mod to save from returning and re-ordering! Any, it still works and the pointless blue light is pretty, but I can't see it through my aluminum case!
I have two of these receivers and I hate them. One of them died in one year, and I bought an rca receiver and it is much better. I will never buy something from hughes electronics ever again.
The sellar was good. The product is pricey for how long it lasts no matter where you buy it.
I used 6-ink printing with HP 57 and 58 cartridges on my PSC 2210 multifunction machine using 4800*1200 optimized color DPI. The printouts look perfect on HP premium photo paper. Howerver, the HP 58 photo cartridge runs out after fewer than 20 8*11 pages (60 4*6 photos), and the HP 57 cartridge has only about 1/4 left. It would be much cheaper if I just took the images to the 1-hour photo processing center in my local Costco...
UPDATED REVIEW:My original review for this product was 4/5 stars and now it's 1/5 stars. I've used this to check almost everything I can easily plug in to check the power consumption the first time I got it. I rarely uses it after that. December was the last time I uses it to check on a couple of portable heaters. Today, I want to use it to check on a light bulb and Kill a Watt EZ doesn't turn on or transfer power from the outlet. Holding the rest button will not work. I checked all the outlets I was trying it on and all works if Kill a Watt EZ wasn't attach. I always kept this in a room and have been taken good care of it. I was upset that it died barely after the warranty period. The warranty is only good for 6 months from date of purchase. Short life product with very short warranty. Look for something better or buy additional warranty if you want this product.ORIGINAL REVIEW:This might be a bit technical for some people. If you only want to just find out the wattage, get the cheaper version,P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor. If you want more out of it, then get this product. I'm just adjusting to using this product but it's not that easy to use if you don't use it often. Remember to keep the instruction with you and don't lose it in case if you forgot how to use it. Text on buttons and screen could have been bigger for easy read. It's so small that you have to remember what setting it's on based on your pattern of pressing. Not sure about other people, but that's what I do or stick my face extremely close to the monitor.The measurement is about right. Everything I use in my house are not set in stone as to when or how long I will use it for so forecasting the cost of usage per month will not help as much. If it's something you approximately know how much and how long you will use something and measure it with this product then you will know about how much it will cost you.If you only want to check out what electronic uses how much wattage when it's on or off and nothing more, the other version will be enough.This product could have been made more simpler to use. More direct buttons would have been more useful instead of pounding the same button until it get to what you're looking for. I really wish this would have LED light so it can be read in dark area without the need of using flashlight or lamp. I can't believed a product like this doesn't have LED light. I was going to take away 2 stars because of it because I often had problem reading it.It does what it suppose to, but a bit hard to see, hard to learn with less buttons and no LED light. If it was easier to use, I would have given it all stars.
We purchase these keyboards for the use of by many people thur out the weeks and have seen this product take plenty of abuse and it still holds up better than other keyboards that we have used in the past I would recommend this product to anyone looking to save space from traditional keyboard!
After years of owning Sennheiser, AKG, Ultrasone, Ultimate Ears, Etymotic and Beyerdynamic, I finally tried the Grado SR-225. Needless to say, I am not disappointed. For the money the SR-225 offer a very dynamic, energetic, detailed and just plain fun listen. They sound very engaging and lively even powered by modest source gear, like my JVC FS-5000 Ultra Compact Component System. Vocals are so "there" and the music just bristles and bubbles up all around you.All-in-all, for the money and with "regular" source gear, these are a no downside set of cans! I'm already looking into a pair of the 325i. : )
I will only use the tripod on occasion as I am not a serious photographer, but appreciate the use of a tripod for an occasional school production or game. The set-up does not go that high, but OK for my uses. Used it over the holidays and it was convenient to carry, very light and worked great once set-up. I now appreciate the past comments on set-up. The device is simple (a plus) and set-up is OK, but I have no basis for comparison. Cool to have a tripod and happy that I got it.
This is a great product. We bought two. As long as you have a few basic tools (a level, a drill. Etc) then the install is quick.
Hello, This is a Kenwood Eq for your car. Compact and versatile and exactly Kenwood quality. It's alot of money but if you need a controller for two more amps this might be just your solution. I feel for a hundred, the package should have included an visual graghic twin . I remember passing over this way back in 1982 for a Realistic because the Realistic was less expensive 39.00 and include a visual eq.
Not much to say about a simple item -- worked well, good quality, two types of screws provided (2 sets of 4). Screw holes were slotted to allow alignment to be adjusted for where the drives will sit in the case which was nice. Used 3 to fit 5 total 3.5" drives in a mid-size ATX case that had room for only 2 3.5" drives.
This camera is wonderful. For the novice that I am, it's perfect. The basic mode is very user friendly. LCD and menus are great. I purchased this model primarily due to the 12X optical zoom and have not been disappointed. This model has advanced modes that I hope to master as my digital knowledge grows. If you're looking for a camera that is easy to use with excellent features, I highly recommend the DMC-FZ8.
I order and got this player from "Amazon", not a reseller on Amazon. It is listed as NEW, but I got an open box item, and possible refurbershiped. So, I called and Amazon send me another one to exchange it. You know what the second one is the same same. Both box is all scratched and bumped due to what looks like excessive shipping and handeling. This is a nice upcoverting player but I would not buy it from Amazon.
I know, I'm giving it 4 stars and recommending you look at something else instead, but here's the thought process...This is a great head, I used it for quite a while, but it's somewhat limited if you want complete 3D freedom. If you need to lock in you pan while you tilt, this works great, but I' found that I didn't really need to do that, I wanted more freedom, and thus the recommendation that you look at the 322RC2 grip. It's $120 instead of $35, but as the saying goes, you can pay me now, or you can pay me later.In either case, if you want the tilt-only action this head provides it's a great buy, if you want more freedom, look at the other one.
Its performance is average for an LCD set. Sound went out after 18 months.
I received this camera for Christmas 2006. So far, I have used it numerous times and in many various situations. I wouldn't say that it is the best quality out there, but for people on a budget and without spending tons of money on something, the quality is great. i have used it with and without the printer dock. The printer dock takes a while to print a picture but other than that the dock is fairly easy to use and it "finds" your camera once it's loaded and with the press of a few buttons you can choose what size pic you want to print and how many copies. It's pretty user friendly overall. I agree with some of the other reviewers in that, the manuals aren't great to understand. it takes some reading and time to figure them out. As for the camera itself, I really have enjoyed using it. I have taken it on many trips, including Disney World, and New England in the fall. In the fall, I captured many fantastic pics and while driving in a car, the quality of the photo was pretty decent considering we were driving 70mph and with a glare on the window. I like the different settings there are depending upon night, movement, snow, beach, etc. Those really do make the pic better. My biggest complaint is it didn't capture the magnificence of the fall foliage colors as they are in person. I had to tweak my photos with my computer to make them brighter and with more contrast to bring out the color. The camera is real user friendly with the menu buttons and video portion especially for older parents (like mine) not from a technological era like myself. They find easy to use. It doesn't capture night photos that well even on the night feature. I have had to take some pics over and over again to capture just one thing. It also takes a lot longer for a night photo to flash, and you have to hold the camera real steady the whole time in order for the pic not to come out blurry. Other than that, I have been really happy with my Kodak camera and it's a great camera for those just starting in digital photography, those who aren't real technologically savvy, or those kids who want a camera without all the complicated buttons etc. If you purchaase the rechargeable batteries, the camera will last a long time. When I was in New england, I used my camera almost continuously off and on for about 2 days before I had to recharge. I also purchased a 2 GB SD card and reduced the resolution on the camera and I was able to take over 2000 photos and videos. I agree with other reviewers in that the sound on the video is surprisingly good. I didn't think it would be, but at Disney, I taped some performances and even from a far distance with the zoom in place the sound was really good. I uploaded to my computer, and I can literally relive the shows like I am there all over again. The quality of the photos when printed is also very good compared to some of my older version cameras. I would definitely recommend this camera, especially if you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars or more and don't want buttons to confuse you to the point your camera spends its days on a lonely dusty shelf :( And who wants a lonely camera?? I know I want a happy camera smiling every time I go to use it :)
Have purchased several FM tuners- this is the best but does drain Ipod qucikly so plug it into charger while playing in your car.
Years of issues with reinstalling the printer cartridge...there is a spring along the side of the cartridge that does not stay in place and it can and will rip a hole in the flex circuit on the print head of the printer itself, scrapping the entire printer. Do not buy this unit! I have spent literally hours each and every time I had to change the print cartridge. Not worth the effort.
I knew this camera was going to be great but, WOW! The picture quality is amazing. I had a N65 and thought is was great but there is nothing like having a digital camera. I now can take picture after picture and keep or develop only the pictures that are good and not have the added expense of film and developing all pictures.
As an avid World of Warcraft player, I have always needed some type of wrist support while playing. For the past few years I've just stuck with the plastic wrist support connected to my gaming keyboard, but decided to give this gel wrist support a try with my new keyboard.WOW! What a huge difference this thing makes! I honestly have no idea how I went so long gaming on my PC without it.I almost downgraded it to 4 stars because it has a funky smell - but after a week of use, it seems to be going away.Thanks for the great product.
I've had the bag a month now and so far so good. It has plenty of internal space and appears to be well made and sturdy. Zippers are good quality and so is the pull up handle. It has plently of pockets and overall I'm really pleased with this purchase. The bag was delivered on time and packaged well. I would recommend.
Great screen! i couldn't have asked for much more. it was easy to mount and the picture looks great on it. i leave it down all the time, but the one or two times i have retracted the screen has been a bit tough. but im sure thats because im doing it wrong.
I love this stand! I'm using it with my Motorola Xoom, and it is just perfect. I consider it an essential part of my Xoom; I often leave the case, keyboard, etc. behind, but almost always grab this stand with my Xoom.About the only thing I wish was different is that there isn't quite enough room to plug in the charger or USB on the bottom when in the stand, but I didn't expect to, either (and the workaround is to put the Xoom in a different orientation; 180 degrees works great, even if it looks a little odd).I'm ordering a second Arkon stand for myself, just in case. I highly recommend this stand for any medium to large pad or tablet.
The legs assemble with 1.75 inch sections. Although that seems to provide a good amount of height control, the platform was either too low or too high for my comfort.
I bought these radios for use by the administrator of our condominium to keep in touch with maintenance personnel. We are very pleased with their performance. The radios are well made and powerful. Unlike many who buy radios, we are not interested in long distance communication but communication with employees working inside heavily reinforced concrete buildings. We have experienced no problems in this regard. The administrator in her office can communicate with maintenance employees working in 3 story apartment buildings a quarter to half mile away. These buildings are overbuilt if anything, using concrete and rebar. If the radio can penetrate those walls, it should be able to penetrate almost anything. We also have a couple of the earlier GXT600 units and they work well, too.
I bought this to use on my Mac Mini after thinking I was having problems with the Apple USB Ethernet adapter I was using. (Turns out it was some other problem, but oh well.) Anyway, this worked great on the Mac, no drivers needed. Just plugged it in and configured it. My only complaint would be that it is a bit bulky.
Not much to say really. Product arrived on schedule and installed and worked with no problems.
This headset has low bass.I do not recommend anyone to get this headset if you are wearing glasses.it just hurts my ear as I was wearing this to listen my music
I bought this camera a little over a year ago in the magenta color and I loved the way it looked and it had better reviews in the past. Unfortunately, I have discovered the bright color and design of the camera are the only positive things about this camera. The LCD screen scratches easily but the functions of the camera are the worst. The red eye reduction is inconsistent, the picture quality is low for night shots even when set to the correct setting, and the camera takes very blurry pictures--even when the focusing feature is on. I have learned over time to deal with this camera and how to take more focused pictures, but this becomes a problem whenever you have group shots and someone else is taking pictures--they always come out blurry! Therefore, I do not believe this is a user-friendly camera and there are much higher quality cameras compared to this one (such as Canon) available at similar prices. I am currently looking to buy a new camera even after spending $220+ on this camera just a year ago, and I will not be purchasing another Nikon in the future.
Well, while it is a good value based pc it isnt reliable or recommendable. The pc was owned for 3 months before it started exhibiting unreliable behaviour. Then at the 5 month mark it started shutting itself down. I thought it to be a power management problem and since I had just installed a wireless network card I assumed that I just needed to go back through the settings and make sure nothing had changed. 3 weeks later before I got around to finding the problem the machine died in the middle of the night. Now, upon trying to boot it makes a horrible popping sound and shuts itself back off again. From all research materials I have found this make and model is plagued with overheating and shorting problems. My recommendation would be to go with a little more expensive better quality machine. This one just isnt worth the trouble.
The price looks good do not be fooled.Mine also worked ok for the first 6 months reguardless that the software would not transfer a portion of my music. The death of this unit was when I had fixed the ID3 tages to get all my music to be able to be tranfered to the player , I removed the music library and then reloaded the repaired lib at this point the player will not play anything corectly. parts of tracks play and parts are garbled.This is true when playing over headphone jack usb to pc will still play normal. This is not the same problem as the phone jack breaking like happens to 2/3 of the players.
This external drive was easy to install and use. The relatively small size allows easy storage on a shelf. I bought it for full system backups using Norton Ghost. The first backup ran problem-free. This Iomega is high speed and was very quiet when in use.
My Tv started to have sound problems and I sent off an email to Olevia. No response. Then tried calling support - had to leave a message.Days later after no response I called and transferred to sales - helpful guy and wanted all the details but again he could not help and would have tech support call me back - NO LUCK with call back3 weeks go by and now I am getting rather ticked at the no response. So rewrote email again - no response.Called tech support and left my number - no response.Again called sales and got another person.Got a live body - Yaaahoo! - could not help but forwarded me to customer service (to give me the service at home number). Customer service could not help and said Tech support were the ones to talk to. After an hour plus on hold I get to talk to a tech. 1/2 hour later he came to the conclusion that I needed service.I liked the TV when I bought it but this support issue is really bad. My recomendation is call them yourself before you buy the TV.Oh, and Good Luck!!!!
This was difficult to install, hard to use, and slows your internet down to a crawl. It was a very bad product with even worse customer support.
I have owned this sound card and included software for 6 months now. After all is said an done I am very happy with this sound card. Pitfalls: 1. After installing hardware and software my computer hung at the windows 98 Splash screen. After 3 hours of tweaking I finally logged onto Turtle Beach's website with a friends computer where I quickly identified the problem. Norton antivirus conflicted with new drivers. (Note:If possible,review TBeach's troubleshooting page.It is difficult to address problems after installation if you have no computer to access the internet) 2. To date, I have been unable to make my second headphone jack work. ( No sound ) I have checked Turtle Beach's website to no avail. However, I have yet to contact Turtle Beach's tech support directly. 3. Take note, you will need two available expansion slots in the rear of your computer. Moreoever,they will have to be adjacent to each other. However, one of the expansion cards does not connect to your motherboard. The 2nd expansion card simply connects to your primary expansion card via a included cable and then slips into the expansion slot. 4. If you have two CD devices such as a CD-ROM/CD-WRITER or DVD player you will have to buy an extra Audio Line Cable to connect the 2nd CD device to the Hardwares dedicated Auxilary sound card connection. ( I used a 15 inch Audio cable with a MPC-2 Connector(keyed) on both ends. 5. Software not effective in reducing pops,hiss etc. from analog recordings like that from a vinyl record. Acalades: 1. Hardware was very easy and straightforward to install. ( A getting started guide was included with package ) 2. Software package installed quickly. ( Once again the getting started guide was very helpfull in the manner that it contained screen shots of every window you should see during installation) 3. Wow. When you first see the Digital Orchestra Pro GUI you wonder if you have to have a college degree to navigate. Fortunatelly the Software comes with a VIDEO TUTORIAL that explains most items to you in a suffiient manner. The package comes ith an extensive help manual in Adobe PDF format. Don't worry the CD includes the an ADOBE installation file to install the PDF reader onto your computer. 4. Great sound, I have 80 watt speakers(MS Sound System 80 connected to my computer and the sound improvement alone was very noticeable. 5. I can connect my DAT recorder and MINIDISC recorder to my computer now via pure digital connections. DAT via S/PDIF cable MINI DISC via Fiber Optic Cable. 6. I can play a MIDI,WAV,MP3 etc. track and simultaneously record the track as a new WAV file. 7. Great editing features for all digital sound files and MIDI sound files. Near perfect editing with regards to the ease of editing a sound file. 8. Finally,an easy way to convert a MIDI file format to a WAV file format with out dealing with cables and connections. Simply play the MIDI file and simultaneusly record it as a WAV file on your computer desktop. 9. After completing a project and recording to a CD via my CD Writer, the end results sounded perfect and professional.Who should PURCHASE this product?? Anyone who is a music enthusiast,musician or singer and wants to create a professional CD with their own vocals or instrumental solo accompanied with other instruments and background vocals. Note: Software does not include a complete library of background voice tracks or instrumental tracks. You will have to create all music or purchase an optional CD that contains music library's.Who should NOT PURCHASE this product?? Anyone who wants to create a fancy DJ type mixe by simply draging and dropping sound samples. *Although, If you are a DJ and want more flexibility with regards to your mixes then this product is definetly worth your attention because you can mix up to 1000 sound tracks.Computer Info: My computer IBM Aptiva 2171-585, DVD-ROM, CD-WRITER, Windows 98,17GB Hard Drive,256 RAM
I was very happy that after several months trying to get the money to buy the ultimate motherboard I decide to get this one, but for my surprise this mobo came with troubles, the first days I didnt push it because I was checking the overall performance and installing my application, after all was done I started to play some games and bang, system shutdown, I though that the problem was with something I connected so I disassembly everything and tried again, but then the nightmare started, CPU INIT all the way in the back LCD, and no way to get rid of it, then I start looking some info over the internet and there were a lot of people with the same problem, and with no real solution for this (than to RMA the item back to the seller) I not telling that this is not a good choice but I will think twice if I will buy a mobo from asus, this one disappoint me
My goal was to purchase a cheap DVD player to drive a DLP projector and avoid going to the &quot;high-end&quot; DVD/CD units until later. The unit is a DVD player first and marginally a CD/MP3 player next.VIDEO QUALITY:After returning 2 different DVD players, I settled on this unit. DVD playback is very good and component video (480p to be specific) is clearly better than the NS725 and matches the video output of the Panasonic F85S. This quality approaches that of my computer's output. I don't have that many DVDs, nor do I rent very often but my friends who rent often say they have not had any problems playing discs....yet.AUDIO QUALITY:All forms of audio that's supported sounded as expected on my mid-high end system. Keep in mind that there is no fiber optic connector for digital audio (only coaxial). I don't have a subwoofer yet but the remaining channels sounded fine.ERGONOMICS &amp; USE:The remote control is typical Sony. The button layout needs improvement but I didn't purchase this unit expecting or wanting every feature under the sun. Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) is what I was looking for and basically what I got.ANNOYANCE:I've tested 4 of these players (via friends and 1 that I returned due to the problem described) and when playing CD's, the CD mechanism makes an annoying sound averaging at least once a second. When playing a DVD, this sound is not produced due to the rotational speed difference between playing a CD and playing a DVD. I ultimately accepted this problem as I will probably purchase a separate, higher quality CD player. Remember, I just wanted a cheap DVD player that had very good progressive component video.BOTTOM LINE: It's a solid DVD player, but don't I don't recommend it if you think you'll be annoyed by mechanical noises when playing CDs.
When I printed the first document the cartridge leaked toner to such and extent that I had to disassemble my printer and thoroughly clean it. I sent the cartridge back for a refund - minus a bill for the 2+ hours it took to get all of the toner out of my printer. In the future I will only purchase Samsung NEW toner cartridges; I am finished with using "compatible" cartridges. I might add that this is the first time I have ever had a toner cartridge spew toner all over a printer.
The mouse feels great, but there is one HUGE problem:it is impossible to use the middle button without accidentally pressing the side scroll buttons too(which makes firefox go forward/back one page, for example).Also, it is 2010 already and Logitech still does not provide Linux support. How can they be so cheap? Just hire __one__ linux programmer to do the job.I am returning this mouse because the middle mouse does not work properly and there are no configuration utilities provided from Logitech. I am not looking forward 2 days of trying different xorg config settings trying to disable the extra buttons.
This is a most wonderful scope, although there is a bit of a steep learning curve.The one major flaw this telescope has is the tripod: it is crappily made, super light, and any minor contact will set everything out of whack.I still give the scope a five star rating because once you learn to use an equatorial mount to track objects, and you collimate the mirrors (getting whichever collimation eyepiece you can afford is a must) you will never want to use anything else. The light touch required to track objects without losing them through the eyepiece will require a delicate "dance of avoidance" around the crappy tripod anyway.I initially got a lot of aberration and difficulty focusing on objects with both the Barlow lens, and the 4mm eyesight. After a very insane and obsessive process of progressive collimation, I have been able to get rather sharp images of Jupiter using the 4mm eyepiece, with some very faint banding noticeable (especially if you avert your stare from the center of the eyepiece), and up to 5 moons very clearly visible. At this point, the further from the center of the 4mm eyepiece, the more aberration visible. I can perform my "dance of avoidance" to consistently track Jupiter with close to the center of the 4mm eyepiece with the equatorial mount rather easily.Also, you must learn to align the main optical tube with the finder scope. The farther the object you use to align with, and the better your alignment, the easier it will be to find objects, and even track them while somebody else is watching (great for those of us with other humans of astronomical inclinations in our lives).The 20mm eyepiece does provide much better image quality than the 4mm eyepiece, yet if you learn to delicately switch out eyepieces (see "dance of avoidance" above) and have properly aligned the finder scope with the main optical tube, all you will have to do is turn the focusing knob (delicately!) between eyepiece changes.The tripod problem can be solved by pre-tightening all wingnuts, and providing ground friction. I now carry a phillips screwdriver in my "astronomy bag" (an old laptop bag that fell into my lap courtesy of a friend) to tighten the top screw-wingnut combination on top. The ground friction problem (only existent on concrete surfaces) can be solved cutting square pieces of welcome mat to place the tripod feet on (the lady in my life still does not understand what sort of wild animal would chew through rectangular pieces of welcome mat, but has turned a blind eye to the incident).Once you see the images possible of the Orion Nebula, realize the advantages of an equatorial mount, and are willing to spend the first few nights playing the "alignment game", you will find yourself in the possession of a wonderful gateway to the stars. And you will never go back to altitude-azimuth mounts ever again. Ever. Pinky promise.This review was placed right after ordering the Celestron AstroMaster Motor Drive and a universal T adapter (to hook a camera up to the beast). 'tis surely the season!
These wire spools work great for setting up my bookshelf surround speakers. I just cut the lengths I want and trim the ends for my connections. Nice sound transmission. Nice purchase.
I bought an LC5 because it was a cheap "demo" and I knew nothing about digital photography. I didn't want to invest much until I learned more about digital and, on top of that, the LC5's switches and buttons were a lot like my old cameras, except for all that autoexposure and autofocus and all that other auto- stuff. Anyway, what I got was a great learning tool that can be as automatic as you want, as manual as you want, and everywhere in between. Although it has only 3.9 megapixels, the photos look great even in an 8x11 print. The only real disappointment is that shots at faster than 100 speed tend to show some noise. But hey, with an f2 lens which is one or two stops or more faster than other point&shoot digital camera, it is usually no problem. I've been clicking away for about three-&-a-half years now and I'm still happy with it. Incidentally, Started using a Panasonic DMC-FZ4 last month and my wife has snapped up the LC5. She sometimes lets me use it because it it so good for ambient light shots.
The tea flowers are beautiful. I didnt expect the tea flower to bloom so quickly and look so pretty. Its great for entertaining. Not only does the tea pot make a great centerpiece, but the tea tastes great too. Everyone should have one of these tea sets.
I bought this Power Center at Amazon last year at this time. Last weekend it just stopped working. There was no surge and no storm, but suddenly everything that was connected to it turned off. When we went to check on it, it was very hot, and would not reset or turn on again. It worked fine for the year that we had it, but for the price, I expected it to last longer. The HD Plasma TV works just as well and the power is just as "clean" with the Belkin PureAV PF30L Home Theater Power Conditioner that I bought at Sam's Club for $29.86. Not that it matters too much, but the Belkin is much more attractive too.
I purchased these simply because I like large headsets. They sound great, they are extremely comfortable and the Mic works very well. However, my main problem is that the ear cushion has broken off way too soon. I'm on my second pair as I write this review, mind you that I have taped the ear cushion to hold it together. It's sad that I have used up two pair of these with similar result a.k.a. problems. On the first pair the left ear cushion fell off, soon after the left side stopped working (no sound). I decided to buy a second pair, in hopes I would have better luck, since they are so comfortable and sound great! But soon after getting the new pair an almost identical problem developed. This time the right cushion fell off first and soon after the left as well. I have taped them and so far they still sound good. I will soon replace them, since the tape is not very comfortable, but I won't be lured again by their comfort.It's a shame, that the ear cushion seem so fragile, someone ought to slap silly the designer for making them so nice and yet so fragile. My logic behind my rating is as follows: I have given a star for each of the positive features. One for sound, one for comfort, and last one for the microphone, which is great according to those in the other end of a skype conversation. Accordingly, I have taken two stars off for their short coming, ear cushion breaking off to easily and wires breaking too soon in my opinion. I have had these for a little over 3 month from the time I purchased the first pair and that's way too soon to break down. I have had headset, much cheaper than these in the past that lasted much longer. I have a very old pair of Koss SB-40 (4 years old) which sound very nice but the microphone was ok. Unbelievably, they still work and I use them occasionally on my second computer for music, not for talking anymore had too many complaints from people. Seems the Koss SB-40 Microphone has further deteriorated over time, which is a very long time (as mentioned earlier), lol. Last but not least I'm seriously thinking about acquiring a new pair but, this time I think I will try a new pair of USB headset. Currently, I'm reading reviews on those.
I took my new camera on our cruise. I got some amazing underwater (snorkeling) pictures. I got some that were so-so because of the amount of sunshine at the time. I wish it had a viewfinder because I am old and set in my ways and have always held a camera up to my eye to shoot. But I am getting used to using the LCD screen. The screen is nice and big, so it's really not bad. The camera is small and lightweight. I had a little trouble finding an extra battery, but I think they should be more readily available now. It took wonderful pictures out of the water also. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
This camera is fantastic! It is very easy to use. My suggestion, get the Nikon 50mm/f1.8 and the Nikon MB-18 battery grip. The 50mm is a fast cheap and high quality lens. The battery grip gives you the option of a vertical shutter release, it makes the camera more stable in your hands, and allows you to use AA batteries (much easier to find while out and about).Don't spend more on other cameras. Save some money and ENJOY SHOOTING!
After having used one for several years and loving it, we purchased the same model again. We still/again just love it. The sound quality of the new one seems even better. My wife has these long phone conversations, and can cook or do whatever all around the house (the range is GREAT) at the same time; and she finds it very comfortable to wear.Very convenient: You can answer and terminate calls directly from the headset.Minor inconvenience: You must dial a call from a phone, but (conveniently) it is ANY phone, anywhere in the house.
I have not receive the Kodak Lens Adapter for Z730 & DX7630 Digital Cameraz.What is taking so long???????????
Good product in conjunction with antenna purchased. Gives ease in finding the right location for best receiption with most antennas being sold (Reasonable cost antennas). Allows antenna to obtain most beneficial location for best reception.
Situation: Camera for precocious 5 year oldExperience: Kodak, Fuji, Nikon & Canon digicams ($300-$1+k range)Rating Justification: It's interesting how some folks will take a $2 knife an attempt to perform precision brain surgery with it. That's a humorous way of saying this camera - at $75 sale price - is a great introduction to digital photography. Kodak has produced at least 3 top-flight consumer/prosumer cameras and is known for the quality of their image and color capture software (see various camera reviews on www.steves-digicams.com & imaging-resource.com). Kodak also makes some serious digital equipment for top-flight professional photographers (DCS-1, I think). So anyone implying that Kodak doesn't understand digital photography isn't providing the whole story.This camera follows a time-honored, age-old Kodak tradition to get the non-techie into cameras as cheaply and easily as possible. Thus the Easyshare line, a line of cameras designed to make going from image to memory book as easy as possible.This camera is an ENTRY level camera in the Easyshare line. The camera is the digital equivalent of Kodak's old Instamatic - that single-focus, 1 film-speed mainstay of KodaColor glory. The CX6200 is small, simple and shoots what it's pointed at. It takes reasonable pictures w/the color Kodak is famous for. And it does this for about $0.30-.70 per 4x6 print with a cheap printer. If you are looking for a take-it-anywhere camera that lets you see what you've just captured, stores 75-150 pics and won't cause tears if it's dropped/lost, this will work.Problems? Sure - it doesn't zoom, can't adjust exposure and could break its plastic case if it's dropped. It also isn't a good camera to "learn" photography on (not enough features). But for some consumers, it's the right tool for the job. [NOTE: I would suggest this camera to those already using SD/MMC somewhere in the household; just pass down the smaller-sized flash memory to whoever in the family gets this camera. I would also ALWAYS recommend a memory card reader over installing the software. I just don't like software I don't otherwise need cluttering up my computer.]Like any inexpensive item, there are many things it doesn't do. But as an entry-level, memory-capturing scrapbook filler, most users will be satisfied. Consider this a cheap intro that should provide results and pleasure at not-too-great a price. Are there other choices? Always. Be a wise consumer. Tired of shopping? You could DEFINITELY do worse than this camera as a beginner.Make up your own mind - check those web sites out.And I'm buying one TONIGHT for my 5 year-old.....
UPDATE - Feb 2010: After running this non-stop for a couple of years, my power supply went out. I emailed tech support with my conundrum for a now-discontinued unit well out of warranty. When I turned down an offer for a trade-up to a new model (I couldn't afford it), they literally offered to fix mine for free...custom-ordered parts from a new manufacturer...then sent me a fully functional MainStageHD back good as new. Moreover - and weeks without this unit - made me realize just how good the MainStage HD is. Please, people: don't play your HDTV's without an external sound system.***Let's get this out of the way:This is NOT an HD sorround sound system replacement for a high-end, 6 speaker + receiver option. Simply put, there's no way to completely replicate rear speakers and panning audio channels that the latter provides via a singular unit. The latter option (assuming a robust receiver + quality satellite speakers) will also run you 2.5x the price of the MAINStage HD while creating a wiring monstrosity (assuming you avoid the labor + equipment cost of custom wiring).With the above disclaimer, I can relay what the MAINStage HD actually IS: an overachieving, well-designed unit which consistently wows listeners with its robust sound. "Where did you get that?," "is that the ONLY speaker...?," are questions that commonly accompany a listener's first introduction to the MAINStage's playing of a DVD or video game.The MAINStage is a star with mid to high range tones, and competently tackles low end ones as well -- even more so with the HD model's greater attention to this area of the sound spectrum than its predecessor. It likewise does an outstanding job of articulating individual sound elements; I'm consistently surprised at new pieces of audio detail I discover -- ambient noise elements within movies, sound effects in games -- via the MAINStage's processing.Elaborating on its predecessor, the HD model is a noticeable step up versus the original MAINStage on several accounts. The aforementioned bass is an obvious one, not to mention an adjustable sensitivity setting, more intelligent sorround sound emulation, and substantially more 'oomph' in its pumping out of audio. The MAINStage HD can fill a room...and house!...with powerful, crisp audio. The voice articulation setting likewise provides a nice push for dialog-driven content. Finally -- and a side point but one, nonetheless -- the footprint of the HD is 10-15% smaller than the original MAINStage.Still -- as someone who owned the original MAINStage for 1.5 years before opting for the Soundmatters upgrade program -- the base MAINStage is a steal at the $200 it's floating around the 'Net for. Worth considering before taking the HD plunge at twice the price for the newer unit...but less than twice the options.Finally, and worth noting, Soundmatters tech support + customer service is outstanding. They stand by an impressive 2 year Warranty, one powered by an advance exchange program (where they send you the replacement before even seeing your unit in return). They also know their stuff when it comes to very technical, audio-centric questions.
I purchased the 9300 at Costco over the weekend. I agree with all the issues covered in the &quot;Buffer Overruns&quot; review--I haven't been able to record at 10x and have the &quot;coasters&quot; to prove it. I've been recording audio at 4x...haven't tried 8x yet. I wish I'd purchased the cheaper 8x version.
Another one of those tools I sought out to help reduce the mess and clutter in my portable carry bag. This works for me, and works every time. I find that the included converter tips aren't of the variety I generally need, but that's a minor issue, as I have several other sets of converter tips that do the job.The price is right and the reduction of clutter along with the added versatility are excellent.
Flexable shaft allows positioning of auto adapter to allow plenty of room for power plugs. Works great - a must when additional plugs are needed in a vehicle.
I received this product in a timely manner. The computer connected to the internet and works just fine. I am satisfied with this purchase.
I was very happy with the merchant and very happy with the product.It can't get any better!!
This SONY deck, made 10 years ago but "new" out of the box, is a first-class, sophisticated piece of equipment. I bought it as a replacement of a 30-year-old deck that "died," and it has proven to be highly satisfactory.
I bought a pack of these dvd holders because I got tired of my music cd case going to pieces and the cd fall out. I had to replace one cd because of it. My Trinity Blood soundtrack arrived in a dvd case. Even it was loose in the case, it didn't fall out. When my Cowboy Bebop case started breaking up, I bought dvd case for it. The case works fine. My only complaint is that two cds stack on top of each other.
Product is as promised. works good. fast shipping. used it to attach ps3 to hdtv and makes the picture look great! would def buy from again.
I purchased this item because of the price and because I know that HP offers good products. I was not disappointed.It arrived in less time than expected, installation was easy and the output is great. I printed some pictures of my grandchildren for Christmas using the HP Photosmart Essential that was included. The HP printer was easy to use, they printed much faster than my previous printer and everyone was pleased with the pictures they received. Great Product!!!@
It gets two stars from me for comfort and clear high sounds. But missing three stars for lack of bass and tangling cords. I tried these earphones for two days and they are big on treble but very lacking on bass. It's not that I like bass more than most...the bass on the ER6i is almost non-existent. The $30 iPod earphones that came with my iPod package were significantly better, except for the fit and comfort. The ER6i phones are very comfortable and fit snugly...unlike the iPod phones, but the sound is all highs and little lows. If you turn up the treble in a factory car radio and turn the bass to -5...that's what it sounded like to me. Oh...and the cords are a mess...tangled every time. This will be the first time I've returned an electronics item.
This is a great deal considering what photo paper alone can cost. It's packaged nicely so that you can only take out the paper that you need and wo can't use an extra set of ink when printing photos?There probably is fancier paper out there, but I found this stock nice for every day photos that are going into albums anyway.There is a mark on the back to let you knwo which way to feed it into the printer, but that does look cheesy when you look at it aftet the picture is printed. If you're planning to give photos as gifts, you might want to go with something else but for normal prints and mounting, this is great.
I replaced a set of LF-20 receiver/transmitters that were 7 years old. The new LF-30 set is working great. The antennas are connected by a durable attachment. They are used to connect a kitchen LCD HD TV to our main satellite box. The picture is much clearer than the old set of LF-20's. I would recommend these to anyone wanting to expand a TV viewing setup.
This product does what it is supposed to do. I only have 2 working phone jacks in my house so I couldn't hook up my phone line to my satellite box. I plugged in the units and they started working right away. Now I can order movies right from my box and get my caller ID to show up on my TV.
Fargo 44200 - Print ribbon - 1 - 250 imageswe are always satisfied with the products in our printing machines. The colors are always as needed. Thanks and we recommend Amazon for your purchases.
This will be a good product for most applications, and is very convenient for lighter scopes. Works just fine in my Meade ETX-90. But shows its weakness, as all less expensive eyepieces do, in a very high quality refractor (Stellarvue SV80S). Consider the short Antares 3X Barlow, or the more expensive Orion 2X, if you have a scope with very hiqh quality optics, or might upgrade to it.
It's ok only thing I don't like about this us that it don't have a off button like the other one I purchase.
A friend had this unit and I've been looking for a GPS device that uses PC mapping. Most use serial port communications, this one is better, being that it is USB and even better Bluetooth!!! I would have to agree with another review that documention is lacking for the unit, and the unit does not work with the Mac (bummer), but so far those are the only drawbacks. It accuratly told me where I was at, how fast I was going and my heading. Really slick! I drive nearly 30,000 miles each year and I am looking forwrd to driving easier with my new GPS!!This is a must have for @$125!!
Great trasnfer speed, and the idea behind the U3 technology is good but a little annoying the inital times.
Don't get me wrong, these are not going to give you the bass response of a sub. But if you simply can't put a sub in, get these. I was floored. The sound quality is excellent all around. Absolutely superb speakers.
Good keyboard. I find the keys are a bit stiff, but they may loosen up a bit after use. The lighting is good. I find the blue to be a bit dim, but the red and purple settings are acceptable. Only thing I would add to the design is perhaps more special function keys, programmable of course.
This camera and my U20 is a technological wonder. It is as small as a large pack of stick gum as everyone has stated, but it is also light and pretty tough as it has a completely aluminum shell. I dropped it a few times on industrial carpet (no padding) and its still kicking. All shots I took were razor sharp and the things that I really liked about this little camera were its speed to start up and the shutter lag. It takes about a second to boot up, great for impulse shots. Something happens and you are on it, a one handed operation to pull it out of your coat pocket, slide open the lens cover/power switch and hit the shutter release. It is small enough to just hold out and shoot, the LCD is TINY and is more of a review tool than a frame tool although it works fine for that too if your eyes are good enough. The shutter lag as about 1/2 second counting flash, a little less outside, not really good but deffinately better than some cameras. There are some functions that are useless, like the index function that shows 1/4 inch thumbnails of pictures on the memory stick, that is a small picture, large enough just to make out what the pic might be of. I wear glasses so this may be a little biased. It has a few modes, like sepia, black and white, scenic and close up, dont really see a diference in the scenic and close up, maybe an F-stop difference. All in all, I was REALLY impressed with my 20 dollar Ebay purchase, although they have really gone up in price on the popular auction site. I would imagine the CCD recall from Sony has really made these popular again as it is a VERY popular free service. I had my camera for little over a month when it started to show the signs of the CCD defect, Purple and green images, and the entire LCD image seems to melt befor your eyes like a watercolor picture put under a faucet. Very "trippy" looking image. I power cycled it a few times and it cleared up but it always came back, probably why it was 20 bucks! I stashed it broken for almost 1 year until I heard of the recall and promptly dug it out and sent it away to Sony after filling out the online repair request, they even sent me a pre paid UPS label, very accomidating of SONY as it was a real PR nightmare when over 100 models of cameras from 6 different manufacturers started to hear of the bad SONY made CCD going out. Excellent little impulse camera when it works, probably not the best for a scenic trip, but great at parties and glove box shooting. Zinc batteries last about 4 shots, NiCD are better, NiMH are great and the new Energizer lithium batteries will work for a few days of shooting!
I purchased this device a few months ago and it is still functioning. Plug it into a Windows XP machine and it just works. I tried firewire, USB 1.0 and USB 2.0. Plug it into Linux (I've tried Knoppix and Fedora Core 3) and it will just work.My only compliant is that it isn't a quiet drive. But if you can deal with a little bit of churning for the formated 186 GB of storage, it is a good deal.Please note that I am unable to recommend the included software, as I have no need to install it.
I purchased this for my sons xbox 360. It didnt come with any instructions and I could never get the adapter to sync with my network.
As stated, this cable worked for my needs, and for the price, was well worth the purchase. Would gladly buy again.
For the price , you cant go wrong with these speakers. I had them installed with new front door speakers and a new cd/mp3 radio.They really grip the road.
I don't know about those other people but this sub is pretty kick a$$. The bass that it puts out is pretty impressive. I hooked it up to my Onkyo receiver and away I went! 300 was pretty awesome. With the other people who said it wasn't powerful enough...the sub is plenty powerful enough, you just need to have the amp/receiver that puts out power to run it. Not enough power definitely distorts the sound quality and make it seem like there isn't enough oommphh.
It works perfect. The packaging includes an explanation of each wire, but it's not really needed as the colors matched up exactly. The powered antenna worked just fine with my head unit (a Kenwood model). And the cables were long enough to reach outside of the dash for easy connecting, but not too long as to be difficult to push back into the dash.
very good quality, just the right fit for small space. even though moderately priced does not look cheap; shelves adjustable.
The most prominent features of the Vision M have already been commented. Also, if you are considering the advantages of this over the iPod what the reviewers here have said is true, you do get better battery life, a richer, larger display, the convenience of charging w/o a computer and faster with the INCLUDED A/C adapter, more video formats supported and other features that you may or may not need such as radio, recording (both radio and voice), equalizer, etc.However, what has been most important to me is QUALITY. I should know, I was the proud owner of a nice but rapidly deteriorating iPod. The Zen Vision feels well built and solid in your hand. It is designed for real-life use, i.e: a player that can be put in a pocket, in your bag and even *gasp* occasionally dropped without sustaining serious damage, which is exactly what will happen to the iPod under similar conditions.
The Boom Box does not appear to be top quality. When you want to play, it takes a while to do so. I'm afraid (from the ratings) that sooner or later it will not work. Alot of money for this piece of equipment.
I love this camera cause it does everything I want it to. It has all the auto features I've been looking for. More importantly the manual controls are easy to use.The built in eye control is wonderful. I happen to have bad vision and use contact lenses or glasses. I have set the eye control for use with my contacts and glasses and can switch the camera's eye control to presets that work with my vision needs, after all I don't always wear glasses.
I live in an older apartment building with old wiring and a fuse box with actual screw out fuses. I was concerned this product may not work in my home. I was wrong. All I had to do was plug it in the socket with modem running in one and plug the other unit in next to my TV/Stereo and it worked as advertised. I have a 3MB connection and I'm not getting any signal degradationThe box contains 2 units and two network cables so it has all you need. Each unit has four network plugs, two on each side. If you have an internet connection that you want or need to move and you don't feel like getting a hub and running cables, this is a great product.
Maptech produces the best mapping software I've ever used. I've tried the rest, now I stick with the best. Being a Geography major in college, and working in the mapping industry now, I've used all the others, but maptech is by far the best. Detailed topos, great overlays, outstanding GPS hookup, and the 3-D graphics are unbelieveable!!!!! For anyone in a mapping field, or anyone looking to spice up their outdoor adventures, you have got to get this software.
This is a great modem. The cable guy had an easy time setting it up, it's quick and i've never had any problems with it.
This is a great CD/MP3 player for the money. Sound quality is good but you definitely need a better pair of head phones than the one it comes with. The headphones jack has become a little loose after few months of use and occasionaly needs adjustment for proper sound. Also it is ultra sensitive with burnt CD's alot of my burnt CD's have difficulty running on this player.
If you have children who like to roam, then the Motorola TalkAbouts are essential equipment! I have used them to keep in touch with my children when they have played in different soccer fields, when they ride their bikes in the park, when camping, picnicing and hiking. The units are easy to use, even for a 5-year-old. It makes them feel important, too, so they willingly keep in touch.I have found the TalkAbouts to easily withstand the rigours of active pre-teen boys, and the reception has been good, even in built-up areas.Battery use is reasonable, the units are tough and easy to use.Any parent will find a use for these!
This is not the best dvd player/audio system out there. But it sure does it job really well. I've never had any problems with the unit. I use it with my projector to watch movies and also uses it to play the songs in my ipod. The sound quality is acceptable and can produce really lound output. It can also play photos, mp3 cds etc... Overall a great buy for the price.
This has worked well for me in a mid-size city and then a rural location.It's easy to use, I'd buy it again.
More than satisfied with the product and service I received. It makes viewing multiple documents much easier without jumping from 1 window to the next.
We live outside of town and therefore out of the range of the tornado/weather sirens. This radio gives us peace of mind as well as a lot of excellent information. It can be programed for up to five counties or weather areas which is excellent because we live in a very large county.
I installed the software as described, and all seemed well until I tried to read my first CF card. After downloading, I ejected the card, burning my fingers in the process! Upon reviewing the results of the download, I discovered that a number of the pictures did not transfer and were no longer on the CF card. When I called Viking, they informed me that they did not advertise their unit as working with Windows ME -- obviously my mistake. When I asked how this could cause the obvious overheating, they could not give an answer -- but more troubling -- they didn't seem to care! When I have a chance, I will retry with another computer with Windows 98 before I pack it up and send it back.
I purchased this case because it really looked nice and it snuggly fits the I-pod. The downsides are 1-there is no opening for the docking port. 2-The leather covers up part of the screen. 3-The earphone jack isn't centered so you have to work with it until you get your jack to go in there. Also this case has a belt loop in the back. If you are looking for a case with a belt CLIP this isn't the case for you. But I can take it out of the case to dock it.
These headphones have weak, tinny sound and so-so noise cancellation. You can probably do better.
It lasted me way less than a year. And I treated it like gold. It starts with the lens and goes to pot fast. And neither Amazon nor Canon back up their product. This thing will last about as long as a bad television program. Do yourself a favor, seek another camera, and deal with an outlet where you can talk to someone should things go belly-up.
I purchased three of these (WN121T USB ) units to install throughout my house for general internet connection to the Netgear DGN 2000 DSL Wireless N router. I have found this combination to be very satisfactory for my rather basic needs at home environment.Former wireless interruptions (drops) have disappeared giving way to superior online performance no matter where inside my home. There was no need for a signal booster or any secondary devices. I am able to use VOIP, and video conference from any workstation without lag or noise.I am very pleased with the recommended combination of Wireless N router and WN121T adapters.If you are considering the combination of the DGN 2000 and WN121T adapters, you should fully configure the router first along with your unique encryption password. A properly configured router will allow for very simple installation to your remote units.Installation software for the WN121T should be downloaded from the Netgear web site, even if software drivers arrive on CD along with the unit. Setup (same program) in Windows XP, Windows Vista 32/64 bit versions was very simple. My wireless network printer also found the router instantly. I recommend a USB thumb drive to install the downloaded software application to each computer for initial setup.
This one is old model. iRiver has already released new model with 20GB harddisk. Do not buy this one.
Came as promised. Very good quality. To finish the job I had to purchase additional Belkin cables from Walmart which cost over twice as much that did not appear to be as good quality as these.
This nifty module makes backing up the Visor a snap. The only reason I only gave this module four stars instead of five is that its only for disaster recovery, not for backing up or restoring individual files. As long as you know this going in, you won't be disappointed. If you want a module that lets you backup and restore individual files, as well as add an unlimited amount of RAM to your Visor, get a PiTech MemPlug. The MemPlug lets you use either CompactFlash or SmartMedia cards (they have two models, one for each format) as if they were part of your hand held's own memory. Get a MemPlug and make a Palm user green with envy!
This product is so easy to use right out of the box. A lot of bang for the buck in my opinion. Has a lot of great features to make understanding, following, or changing routes easy. May not have the high end toys like blue tooth, mp3, yada, yada, but for those of us who want an easy to use yet economical gps, then the Tom Tom ONE fits the bill.
I just bought this computer one week and two days ago and I'm loving it! The possibilities seem endless. You can hook your TV, VCR, Camcorder, Cable Box, Digital Camera or whatever else you might want to connect. You can view your TV and record. The picture quality is good, not great on the TV. It supports the current region lock so watch out with those PAL DVDs. It can be difficult to set the TV Signal but I finally got it right. Support is good for 12 months toll free. There's quick buttons to launch the software of your choice on the front of the PC.So far, so good!April 4, 2006I'm still enjoying this wonderful system. Still no major problems that wasn't my own fault! HP is a good way to go.
The manfrotto monopod is a tremendous value for the money. I have really enjoy that you set the crude height adjustment and then as you move you are able to pull th e "trigger" and tweak the height for the specific picture you want. The monopod is light weight yet very well constructed.I strongly recommend this product to rookie or advanced photographer.
I bought this Canon NB-3L Rechargeable Battery Pack for my canon sd550. For this camera model, you need the 2nd battery pack because the power was gone very fast after charging it (not more than 3 times of taking pictures...i didn't mean shutter). Unlike, canon nb-5l that I have for sd 850 IS, I can take the pictures for more than 3 or 4 events at least.
Good: This is one of my best investment, the picture quality is amazing, the sound will blow you away... GREAT PRODUCT !!! highly recommended.Bad: Takes too long to get it started.
One room in my home has staggered cement walls (and it's not cellblock A) and unfortunately the signal from my BEFW11S4 does not make it into the room. With the WSB24 (just made available recently) I now have full coverage in this room as well as coverage outside further than I imagined. All-in-all a very nice product.
I just got the speakers today. ANd my bro said they suck! Soo do yall thank they do?? I need ur opinion.
Simple designs are usually the best and this mounting kit proves it. Not only is this kit easier to use than the windshield suction cup, I think its safer. While driving it makes the nav unit less distracting because it sits lower (like built-in nav units). When not in use there is no fumbling with disengaging the suction cup. You simply move the entire unit out of sight and leave no evidence for would-be thieves that you have a nav unit.
I like low bass. Like 40hz and below, low. Up until now the only subs I have found to excel in extremely low bass are the JL Audio line. They have a low Fs(Resonant Frequency). In other words the lower the Fs the better the sub handles the lower end of the scale. Most average subs drop off at around 30-35hz which is decent, but compared to the JL's with a Fs of 20-25hz, theres a world of difference. Now moving right along to the Infinity. I have been using a 12w6v1(Older style) for over a year now, driven by a Fosgate Power 350 in a 3ohm load and have been relatively happy. The low end was wonderful and it sounded damn good. However after a years worth of abuse the surround developed a crack and started seperating from the cone, which i duct taped. This lasted another couple months, but I got tired of the sound, so it was time to replace it.I had a gift card for a local retailer and after looking at thele-small specs on their website, I went and bought the 1252w(Same sub but with 2ohm coils). The first thing i noticed was the basket was huge and it wouldn't fit in my box right. I had to ream the hole out a little bigger, but once in and sealed up, holy anus....This thing POUNDS and hits low notes like nobodys business. I'm not so sure Infinity's Kappa series could do much better than this Reference series. The bass is clean and it hits just as low as the JL and is somewhat more musical. Seriously. I am highly impressed and am sure I will be moreso after the sealant dries and the sub breaks in. I have about 15 years of audio experience and a very discerning ear for audio imperfections and can whole heartedly recommend this sub!
I needed headsets for doing field work on construction sites. Everything with wires failed because the cord always got hung up on something. The Apple Store at Stanford Shopping Center recommended I check out Monster iFreePlay cordless headsets. I was warned that they might appear overly dorky, and that sound quality will be average. Since I would be wandering around a construction site with a pile of plans and a pocket full of multicoled pens and mechanical pencils the "dork" factor was not an issue and for the reasonable price I was willing to risk the sound quality issue. My headset arrived very quickly, I snapped in my shuffle and had instant headset nervana. The sound quality is better than I expected. they don't have the range of bose or the warmth and reproduction quality of Sennheiser; but face they're only $40. They're also great on airplanes (could use a noise canceling version), or in my office when I want to shut everyone else out. I use them at home when I'm working in the yard and even when I'm skiing. Some reviews have stated that the controls are hard to work, I haven't had that problem, the curved section of the headphones makes it easy for me to find the shuffle controls. If I could change one thing it would be the comfort of the headband where it contacts the back of the ear. That needs a soft rubber to get rid of the plastic edge. An over the ear version with noise canceling would be great.Baker's Pro-Guide Lip Balm SPF-15 (Unflavored) 3-PACK
Pros: Cheap, nice armband, good quality caseCons: The color is really bland.I wish there was a 4.5 star rating...The armband is great because it fits me and my girlfriend. ( She has super small arms )The case is good too because even though there is no shield around the screen, the thickness of the case protects it when it is face down. The only way to really scratch it is if you drop it on rocks.Even though the colors are "blah" My girlfriend loves it, and I see this company just came out with darker ones.
The ART EQ355 allows me to use a lot of boost without clipping. Any other equalizer I have used clips easier. The ART EQ355 keeps the signal very clean. The dual band equalizer and multiple inputs and outputs make it easy for me to run two signals at once. This is my favorite equalizer I have used.
I must say that I am totally blown away by this player. I havepurchased 3 HD-DVD's and the image quality it amazing. My wifewho is not really big into this stuff immediately was commentingon how clear the picture was on our 50" Grand Wega LCD TV(HDMI -DVI-HDCP). We then played several SD-DVDs on it and again wewere wowed.I have had no lockups and it is as fast loading as I can want.Who needs Blu-Ray when I can guarantee that I can play not onlyHD-DVDs, SD-DVD, DVD-R and DVD-RAM disks that I had recorded aton of old VHS movies too.... Not sure if Blu-Ray can do this ornot and now I don't care. This is the best bang for your buck.Oh... and the remote control was listed on the Harmony websiteand I now control the player with my Harmony 880.
I love my Inno already! I used the included antenna and even though I work in a large mall like building I get great reception. The device is extremely easy to use and I had it up and running in a matter of minutes. I really like that you can do both pre-recorded XM and your own MP3s/WMAs in your custom playlists. This is a great feature! Like other reviews my only criticism is that recording of a song/channel ceases once you change the channel. I can understand the logic in the recording cutoff feature, which would prevent you from filling up your memory if you forget to turn recording off. It would be nice if at least the song that was in progress of being recorded would finish up before stopping recording. Alternatively it would be great if you could continue to record at least if you switched to listen to your pre-recorded music or MP3s and the device asked you once ever say 5-10 minutes if you really wanted to continue recording.
This projector is gorgeous!...very much part of the apple design scheme, gloss white, simple interface, motorized lens cover and motorized auto tilt( it remembers last used setting and tilt and keystone corrects to the same setting)....it is quiet but in high mode (to get the advertised 1800 lumens) the fan kicks it up and is loud. for the money this is an excellent deal...at least this month...
I had been running a network printer through another computer at home, but wanted to be able to turn that computer off and still be able to use the printer, so I bought this item.Initial setup was a little problematic. After I installed the correct printer drivers on all my computers, I was able to print using my Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, and Windows Vista 64-bit computers.However, after a few days, my router gave the print server a new IP, and I had to reconfigure all of my computers to point to the new IP address.I fixed this problem for good by assigning a permanent IP address to the print server, so I don't have to reconfigure anymore.So, once the setup was all done, the printer works great. Some people have complained about it being slow to print after sending an item to the printer, however, I have had no delay issues.I would definately recommend this to anyone looking for a print server, just be patient with the setup process and learn from my mistakes. =)
Received item quickly and it was perfect condition. This Tamaron lens saved me lots of $$$$ compared to the original Canon lens and I can't see any difference in the products.
I purchased this unit for a guest room because my mother in law was coming to visit. By the time she came, it was past the 14 day return period for defective product. We only then found out that when changing channels, fast fowarding the CD etc. the unit would lock up and go to a black screen. You couldn't even turn it on or off. The controls on the set or the remote wouldn't work. If you unpluged it for 10 minutes, it would then work till it locked up again. As it was going to be a lot of trouble to send it to Toshiba to fix, I thought I could live with it. It got worse and I finally sent it back. Last night I went to Fedex to pick it up and it worked for a whole 10 minutes before locking up again. This time even unpluging it for over an hour didn't help. In total because it is in the guest room it probably doesn't have 20 hours total use on it.I purchased it because I wanted a brand name that wouldn't give me trouble and Sony doesn't make small TVs any more. I paid $500. Even when it works the DVD sounds like it is tearing itself to bits and the controls take forever to do something after you push a button.I now suspect that instead of getting a brand name TV I paid a brand name price for a third world junker with a brand name glued on to it.It was so new when I got mine that there weren't any warnings on the internet. Now there are a lot of people that have the same problem I have and one guy says he has sent his back twice with no results!!!
my 15 year old daughter loves these,but she has had problems with wires breaking and sound dropppin g out due to broken wires,just wish that was more durable,or my daughter less destructive.hhhhmmmmm.
This is an excellent coax cable, i use to connect my dvd-hometeather, only thing that's too short... i recommend to Belkin to make at least a 6 foot cable!
In a 3 month time, I went through 3 of these. They would work for a few hours or a few minutes; then die. The seller was kind enough to keep re-sending them to me, however that didn't solve the problem. Credit back from Amazon for this item.
Please tell Apple to never stop making these. I live in an area where we have lighting strikes a lot and don't want to have to have the internal modem fixed each time. This product is so easy to use -- I love it!Thank you.Jan Crabb
The Kodak camera dock makes digital pictures easy. Push one button to download all of your pictures and it charges the battery at the same time.
Pros:Bright, great colors, deep blacks, thin and light cabinet, ample inputs, priceCons:I watch more TV than I ever haveFull opinionThis Samsung TV is simply amazing. I could not be happier with the picture clarity and color, features, inputs and sleek styling. I did a lot of research on DLP, LCD and Plasma. I ruled out Plasma because it's more expensive, the picture deteriorates over time, it has a shiny screen, and can burn in images from video games. I originally ruled out DLP because, even though it is lighter weight, thinner and has better detail on black images, the picture on previous generation DLPs was not as bright as LCD. LCD has the screen-door effect, which really concerned me because I watch a lot of sports, but DLP supposedly has a rainbow effect. Assuming those two problems offset, I figured I would rather have a brighter screen, even if it meant a thicker, heavier box.I was debating between the Sony E55A20 and the Hitachi 55VF820. I was planning to get the Hitachi because I read the Sony 55" uses the same chip as the 50", but just projects it farther. This makes the 55" less clear than the 50". I read the Hitachi did not have this problem.When I got to Circuit City, the salesman pointed out how much better the new Samsung S5687W was. This is the first DLP I have seen that is actually brighter than LCD. That was clear looking at the Samsung next to the Hitachi and Sony. The picture also had better clarity. Further, he told me the Samsung now has a faster DLP chip that eliminates the rainbow effect. He also said the picture is better calibrated out of the box. It also has a PC input just like the LCD.Since this eliminated all the negatives of DLP, the decision was easy. I have had the Samsung for several weeks, and the only problem is that it's very hard to stop watching it. I literally have to pull myself away from it. The HD channels are unbelievable. The sports are brilliant and smooth, with no screen-door effect. I sit about 10 feet from the set, which would be too close for LCD. In addition to the ample inputs, there is a side set of inputs for a video game hookup. This is very handy. The Xbox 360 is amazing, especially on the "game" setting. This is the only TV I have seen with a picture setting for video games. I used the calibration DVD provided by Circuit City, but found the factory settings were fine.The only downside is that the non-HD programming is about the same level of clarity as a mediocre traditional picture-tube. But this is the case for Plasma and LCD as well. It is not as bad as I thought it would be, and 70% of what I watch is HD, including most prime-time network shows.Finally, the 1080P is state-of-the-art, which means this TV will not be obsolete when transmissions are upgraded to that standard. I also purchased a Samsung upconversion DVD player for $100. This converts DVDs closer to HD. The salesman knocked the TV price down to $2,699, which was only $200 more than the older generation Sony.The only TV that is in the same league is the Sony XBR, which cuts down on the LCD screen-door effect. But that only comes in 50" and 60" sizes, and costs about $1800 more for the 60". Clearly not worth it. Plus, the 60" Sony XBR is 45 lbs. heavier and 4" deeperI did not write this review, but I saw Other people really research and thought would be helpful. I was debating with this and new sony sxrd. The one. At time of release this was the best out. But not now ! The new version of sony's sxrd is, and that is what I went with. But was the tv I was going to buy so I thought I would the review, credit goes to dennis for review
I have really enjoyed my Sansa. I use it to listen to Audio books that I am able to download from my library. I listen to it while I am doing housework, taking a walk, cooking.... ect. The only drawback is that it takes so long to fast forward through a file. The books I download are one long file and if I should accidentally loose my place in the file it does take a long time to fast forward or rewind to my place. Other than that I have no complaints at all. The battery life is good, it is real easy to navigate, easy to upload your files to it. Very good price for the product.
There is no way to adjust the headband, allowing the headset to slide down and off your head. If you move around at all you have to hold the headset in place. Sound quality (because of background hiss) is mediocre.
Yes, it's for my wife. Too many times have I gotten the call where I've had to explain to her that in order for my son to watch Curious George, she needs to set TV input to Video 2, set stereo to Auxiallary, turn on the Xbox, turn on the remote control, blah blah blah.So I got her this for X-mas, and put all the other remotes away. Now with one button she's got Curious George or Cars playing, and with another she's watching DVR'd episodes of Oprah. I love being able to customize all the buttons and the order in which everything happens.This remote just works nice and easy. If something isn't where she wants it, I can reprogram it. We're not slaves to the remote, it works for us. And the best part is that my work meetings no longer end in people laughing at me and saying "I do this twice a day."Get this remote. If not for yourself than for your poor, technoilliterate loved one.EDIT:Didn't last very long and I don't know why. Replaced it with another Logitech that lasted less than a year (son put the second one in a glass of water).
Very well designed with good comfort level when used over extended periods of time. The sound quality is excellent and there is no set-up required as it uses a USB connection. However, I am disappointed with the build quality - the cushion at the top of the headset is not properly attached and the adhesive keeps peeling back.
After reading all the reviews and high praise that these headphones received, and also after some extensive research (being sure not to purchase the counterfeit headphones), I decided that these were the headphones for me (the review stating the proper use of these headphones is what sold me). Boy was I wrong! First off, the rubber that covers the wire feels very cheap and thin. It's not durable and within a couple of uses, will easily start to wear and tear. Not good for functionality (especially if you use these headphones for anything from walking to exercise).Second, the earbuds are not comfortable at all. I tried the smallest earbud covers as I know my ears are small, and couldn't keep them in for long. It was just irritating (not at all like my sony earbuds). These earbuds felt like they were stretching the inside of my ear. Not at all a comfortable feeling. I did manage to get them in deep enough as to hear the sound and not destroy my ear drum at the same time.As for the sound. I'm not a connoisseur of music and sound but these headphones add no life to the music. The sound is bland, boring, and flat which makes the music loud and annoying (I mostly listen to rock, but also a wide range of other genres as well). I've even tried switching the different equalizer's on my MP3 player and it gets no better. The headphones are advertised as to have bass but if that's what they call bass, then they are sadly mistaken. The bass is nothing more than a boost in the low tones of the music. The high tones are way too loud and you can't even hear the midtones. These headphones are very overrated and sound just like a cheap pair of iPod-like headphones.These headphones definitely aren't the ones for me as I like my music to sound as if it's alive and these headphones don't do it. Doesn't mean that these aren't the headphones for you. If you like flat and boring sound, then by all means, these would be perfect for you. Or (for the objective side) if you like your music loud, these are perfect because they can definitely get loud. And if you're wondering if I got a counterfeit pair, well then I guess Amazon is selling counterfeits (not accusing of course, just sarcastically making a point on authenticity of headphones) because that's where I got these from.If you do decide that these are for you, I have a pair that have only been used five times to test sound and would be glad to sell them to anyone who wants because I think, no, I'm sure I've just wasted 45.00 dollars.
Most anywhere on the web you can find these for between $30 to $40 bucks and they are well worth it. I tend to be a bit of an audio snob but I'm using these on a cell phone and occasionally an Ipod. So I understand those aren't going to be able to push a lot of power in order to get a full range.Even with that being the case I was pleasently surprised with the efficiency of these. You don't have to turn them up very loud to get a full sound. Bass is very strong, it can be a little too strong at times depending on your musical taste. I listen to a wide range, from classical, to Hip-Hop and for things like Jazz and Classical I find that these struggle a little because the sound separation is okay, the highs are a little on the flat side and the bass can be a little imbalanced. This isn't to say they sound bad but for music demands with a high range then these aren't going to do as good as they would for something like Mos-Def for whom these are exceptional. The construction is pretty good though the design is very dated but I can live with that because I'm concerned about the sound it produces not how cute they are.If good sound is what your looking for at a great price just listen one time and you'll understand why they're considered classics. For a $30 price you can get $100 sound.
My husband spent close to $3000.00 for the vaio notebook - it was my Christmas present 12/03. Now the video card does not function at all. The notebook is 15 months old and useless. I will never buy another Sony product. The part is $274.33 - I will use my reliable desktop, we have three Compaq computers that have funtioned fine for years. I have had it with sony. When it did work I would ask for help with some of the programs, they always directed me to on line help. I give up the notebook is sitting on the desk, I keep it dusted - can you imagine how disappointed I am with the entire Sony corporation. Fool me once shame on me, fool me twice shame on them.Mrs. Donna RobertsonDonnaleecr@aol.com
The Cat6 ethernet cable is very good product, works very fastin my computer. The cost was very much lower than the manufacturer.
I bought one of these before that worked great with a Samsung Plasma that I owned (720p). Unfortunately both the cable and the TV were stolen. Now that I have a new TV (Sharp 1080p) and a new MacBook I bought another one of these cables. What I learned is that the cable works fine from Blu-Ray to TV but NOT from Mac to TV. BTW, I'm using the Moshi Mini DP to HDMI adaptor for the Mac. Since the cable is only Category 1 I'm also unsure if I'm getting true 1080p from my Blu-Ray to the TV. :-/
I am a Macintosh person and it works fine, the functions are a bit clunky for the devices I am trying to control but so far it has done all I want. For the price it's fine.
this is a great item,plenty of room for extras.i have not found any problems with mine has shoulder strap's well as carrying handles like it so much i went back and ordered one for my sister as she wanted mine also got the item quicker than expected
The software is pretty comprehensive. You can create small video clips, take snapshots, and turn your PC into a motion activated security camera (really sneaky). I haven't tried turning it into a constantly broadcasting webcam but can see no reason why it should not work. Videos taken are saved in .avi format but can be further compressed for mail transfer using the Logitech software to produce a self playing executable for those recipients with bandwidth or IT knowledge limitations (i.e wouldn't know their .mov from .mpg and don't even mention DIVX).The image quality leaves a bit to be desired but this is somewhat par for the course in something so cheap...I have used it for video conference (using NetMeeting) and to record small video clips. The sound recorded using the built in microphone is fine for general use but obviously a separate microphone near your mouth is preferable for one on one conferences. Most refresh rate issues are because of the bandwidth needed to stream the data across the network not because of any inherent problems in the camera.Overall:Fine for its price. Does what it says. Never had a problem with it. Would buy another one for a gift without hesitation.Caveats:Small note that some flourescent tubes (cheap ones) can cause the camera to show up stripes in the image, but the lights generally need to be pretty close to the object and the only source of light on the object being videod.I could never get it to work with Win95 but now that I have Win2k it is a breeze. All Win95 users: what are you still doing with that (...)?
We wanted something that our children could use since we have very limited counter space in the bathroom. So far, it's been just what we needed. And, it is much more quiet than hotel wall mounts we have used.
Amazingly simple design and it works. Mine came in basic black, so it it inconspicuous, which I like. I also like that it keeps my messenger bag on my shoulder as I trudge along. So it works well and is reasonably priced. What more could you ask for?
TARGUS TXL717 17 XL Rolling Notebook Case: Recently got a notebook with 18.4 inch screen to replace one with a 17 inch screen. Case I already owned (a Targus) not quite wide enough to fit the new PC.Originally ordered the rolling case (Targus made) my PC maker offered at discount if purchased with PC, no inside pics available on their site nor any product details. It wasn't a bad case, depending on what one needed it to be, but it was structured as a notebook case/overnight luggage, not a notebook case/briefcase. I NEEDED an everyday briefcase that could also hold the 18.4 PC when/if it was going too. Rolling feature was not a necessity for me, but I liked having the option. My old case doesn't, but the 17 inch used to get heavy with files in tow, and the new PC is a bit heavier than the old one. I shipped the 1st new case back, but needed something workable immediately. If you've looked for cases big enough for an 18.4 inch screen, you know the selection is very limited.I was leery that this case is advertised for up to 17 inch (not 18.4) screens, but I read through the Amazon reviews and saw several from people with 18.4 screens saying it worked, so I ordered it.Its only drawback if you're toting an 18.4 screen in this case is that, ideally, it should be a scrinch wider to offer more padding on the sides of the machine. I ALSO PURCHASED THE SONY VAIO NEOPRENE zipper case for added protection (even though I don't have a VAIO) which I would highly recommend if you're using this case for a screen wider than 17 inches. My notebook does fit in this case, if a bit more snugly than I'd like. The case is well made, and well designed. Definitely a briefcase with easy to access areas for files, CDs, peripherals, cables, writing implements, etc. All three ways of toting appear to be made sturdily (double ergonomically shaped handles to carry heavy load in hand, shoulder strap and locking telescoping handle with wheels).
Cannot see a visual difference between this and more expensive cables I own (it's the same 1s and 0s traveling though the cable no one could). I got this for $0.50 before Christmas on Amazon and I see the price has risen to over $5. Considering the day before I purchased this I found a mere 3 foot cable for $20 at Target most people including myself would call this an acceptable price, although you could likely save 2-3 buck if you shop around online. I swear by the nine divines I clicked two in my cart upon checkout by Amazon says I only ordered one and that's what was sent. In fact I wish I ordered 1,000 so I could resell them on ebay and impress my Grandma. Please, Please, Please never spend more than ten bucks on HDMI cables.
I've had my oyster laptop docking station for almost two months now and I love it! It cleared my desk of clutter (all the cords are now hidden in the back), it means I don't have to use a separate monitor, and it makes it much easier for taking the laptop home from work at night (I now only have to unplug two cords). I get comments on it all the time from other people in my office, who are now going to buy their own!
For the price and what you get this is a good deal. It feels good in the hands ( that makes a big difference on an SLR), has a big LCD screen, has a good MP (10 Megapixels doesn't necessarily get you better images and the humbug of dealing with those large files may end up being a disadvantage). It still has issues with low light but has compensation features to deal with it. Get the hi-power NiMeHyd batteries and a charger and 1 GB card. The batteries last a long time and if you set your pictures to an acceptable 4MP you can shoot all day. It's light so you can shoot one-handed if needed.I haven tused many of the features but the ones I have worked well. I'm glad I chose this over the Cannon and Nikon, for all of those reasons mentioned above.
(...)I'm not sure if I was buying a new video card now that I would buy this one. It's fairly weak and wouldn't be very useful for anyone planning on doing any serious amount of gaming, however if you just need something to output a picture, this will sure do it. It is Windows XP compatible, so that's a plus.
sure bose are expensive but just like buying a lexus over a toyota, youre getting what you pay for. great size management, very easy to use with the hockey puck controller, amazing sound that makes my office sound like a concert. i see a few people have complained about the style connectors used for the speakers (rcas) but being an audiophile, they do just fine even running along the same path as a power cable, i get no interference. great product.
This notebook is excelent!!!... is equal to the amazon description.I very happy with this hardware...I recommend buying this refurbished laptop... It is very comprehensive!
This is an excellent, well constructed product. Perfect for carrying a digital SLR camera and a large zoom lens. Heartily recommended
I recently purchased this lens along with the 24-105mm as a part of the fall cash in with cannon rebate program. So, originally, my main reason to get this lens was because it would save me another $50 off of the other lens via doubling the rebates and make it pretty cheap. But now that I have used it for awhile, I am really happy that I got it. The 1.8 maximum aperture does two things really well, lets you take low-light handheld shots and isolates the subject. See my example photos for examples of both of these features. I use this on the Canon Rebel XT and Rebel XTi which have a 1.6X crop factor and make this lens more like a 135mm which is good and bad depending on your usage. This lens produces very sharp results and doesn't weigh much, so it is easy to carry around. If you already have a good range of zoom lenses and are looking for something that will just take really nice, sharp, handheld shots, consider this lens.
It's worth it to buy the Canon Brand battery. I've tried the knock-offs and they just don't last long.
Logitech's best keyboard and mouse combo, bluetooth and has the original MX 1000 laser mouse but in bluetooth, this keyboard and mouse work very well and has exceptional range.
Was given this item new as a Christmas present. Was initially impressed with it's light wieght and speedy data transfer. However, after using it for only a few minutes, it began making a clicking noise and got excessively hot. Now neither Windows nor Linux will recognize the unit, and it continues to click and burn up.Great product for the first 5 minutes, but presumably, it's reliability isn't that impressive. Go with another brand.
I have been using mine for almost a year. Like other who posted reviews the scanner drawing power from the USB might be a hassle for some.I on the other hand found the output to be good but not great. There is some "bleeding" of colors when scanning an image with high contrasts. For example a picture of a red rose with a lush green foliage background. Your image might turn out with a red rose with a hint of green or green foliage with a hint of red.I do admit for (the price) you can't ask for anything more. If you are a casual user and don't plan of making a living scanning images and editing them for later sale this might be the scanner for you. Especially if you like to post family pictures on the web or create nice greeting cards or illustrations for fun.
I've used the charger and batteries about 3 times and it does the job. If I had to buy another one I wouldn't hesitate.
I kind of grimaced when I saw the price on the Luster Paper. So, I was pleased to see the big price difference in the Glossy. Prints are beautiful.
After using a Nikon 35mm film camera for years, I needed something digital and easy for my wife and I to use for our Animals Needing Homes web page.While loading the software, I experienced an error just after selecting English. We both know a few words of Spanish, so I decided to give that a try. DO NOT DO THIS unless you know the other language well. The installation went fine...with all the menu options and screen instructions in Spanish. We barely knew enough Spanish to keep from deleting something we were trying to save. Later, we uninstalled the whole thing and tried again in English and all went well.The pictures are clear and sharp when we make sure to hold the camera steady while trying to photograph animals more interested in running and playing than in posing. The 3mp is more resolution than we need for web photos that are rarely much bigger than 3 x 4 inches. In the event we want to have some printed, the extra pixels will be nice.We thought we'd try to use disposable batteries and not buy the charger. This has proved to be impractical; we just received the charger.Overall, the camera is working well for us. Our main complaint is that the digital viewing screen is almost useless in the sun. Bottom line is that for our first digital camera, this was a good choice (for our use, 1mp or 2mp would have been ok). For other photography situations, however, I still grab the Nikon.
Summary: I had a great deal of trouble with a Viking 512 MB compact flash card, Viking was very helpful in replacing it with two 256 MB cards, but now the only 256 MB card I've used thus far has corrupted data as well. I give Viking tech support manager Patrick Beard 5 stars, he was very professional. However, the product quality rates only 1 star. Average 3 stars. I did get my money back after shipping back the cards.Details: In early December, just before a big overseas family vacation, I purchased one Viking 512 MB card, and one SimpleTech 256 card. The Viking card was the first one I used, and there were no problems for one week. Then one photo I took showed as a very small image with the caption CF CARD ERROR. I had no idea what this meant at the time and in fact the camera/card seemed to repair that image one hour later. Several days later I noticed a couple of images that were previously fine and now show CF Card ERROR. I had already saved over 300 photos on this card at this point and was concerned enough to switch to the SimpleTech card and saved 200 photos on that card for the rest of the trip.After coming back into the US, the Viking card would not upload the images into the computer. By the way the camera is G3 and the computer is high end new Dell running XP. The only method I finally got the images into the computer was using Windows explorer. Then I realized 70 images were missing. Viking was very helpful. I shipped them the defective card, and they shipped me two 256MB cards. It took them one week, but Viking also recovered 60 of the images that were missing for me. I estimate that I lost less than 10 images all together. However helpful Viking was, the card was defective, and the whole experience probably cost me 10 hours of time. Unfortunately, one of the 256 MB card has corrupted as well.The Simple card on the other hand, just worked. No Card ERROR, no problem in uploading into the computer, the way it should be. It has been 4 months.
Whether it was prior or during shipment, one of letter keys was broken. The customer service was excellent. They sent me replacement in no time and installation was easy following the instruction on website.
3 things I like most about the Bose Companion 3...1. Sound QualityThis system sounds outstanding for its size! If you can, listen to one in person (some chain stores carry a functioning display) and decide for yourself. To be fair, I'm not a serious audiophile, so check other reviews for more detailed critiques of the sound.2. Small Footprint - Sleek DesignThe 2 satellite speakers require very little room and can be removed from their stands for an even smaller footprint. The subwoofer is relatively compact and easily fits under a desk.3. Remote Volume "Puck"The wired remote control "puck" is used to control the system volume, you can plug an aux input into it (like an MP3 player), or you can use it for headphones. A material on the bottom of the puck magically holds it in place wherever you decide to set it. You can also mute the volume simply by touching the top of the puck. Very handy!So what's not to like?The most significant downside about this system is its price/value. You are paying a premium for a Bose product. I tested speakers that (to me) sounded just as good as this system for less money. If your main criteria is finding the best "bang for the buck" in a speaker purchase, there are probably better options. That's why I only gave it 4 stars.Edit: I generally wouldn't complain about this, but because this is a top-dollar Bose product I have higher expectations...The ON/OFF switch and subwoofer control should be moved from the subwoofer to the "puck" remote control. These are currently small (somewhat hard to find) controls on the rear of the subwoofer. Since most people probably keep the subwoofer on the floor/under a desk/in an obscure location, it makes turning on the speakers or tuning the subwoofer an inconvenience.Bottom Line...If you're looking for a super-sleek speaker system with great sound and handy wired remote...and you don't mind paying a few extra bucks for these features...then this system is worth serious consideration.
I used these strips to hid wires running up next to my fireplace and to hide them on the ceiling in my theater room. The adhesive used on the backing is very strong. Make sure you have it lined up before you let it touch anything or it will stick! I have it on drywall and on my baseboard trim. Hasnt fallen off yet. Its nice that it comes with all the joint covers too. It makes it easy to turn a corner and keep things hidden.
I ordered these to replace corners on Speakers i use for mobile DJing. They are sturdy hard plastic. very well made, makes my speakers look better and more expensive. Had to get rid of the cheap factory metal corners.
This product is great! It gets me wherever I want! Though, some problems on streets surrounded by tall buildings, caused by problems tracking the GPS-sattelites. But this is a minor issue!
I used an iLap with my 12" PB and loved it but unfortunately I have not had the same experience with the combination of this iLap model and my MacBook Air. It just doesn't fit the Air well. With the front, round pad in place, your wrists are forced into an uncomfortable arch over the pad to reach the Air keyboard. WIthout the pad, the tilt of the iLap is too great and the lid of the Air cannot be opened far enough to get a good viewing angle. In addition, I don't know why they got rid of the velcro attachment for the removable front pad. Now there is an inscrutable grooved plastic attachment that takes forever to connect. The velcro was noisy but effective.
Unfortunately not every tech "gadget" works as described. Happily I report that this one does! It keeps my ipod ear bud neatly wrapped and because of that, I'm more likely to have it with the ipod which makes using my ipod obviously easier.
Looking at the S1 in respect to using it for home theatre -* it provides a brighter picture than most Home Theatre Projectors at 1200 Lumens* the picture is very clear* the colours are accurate and vibrant* the contrast is average. DLP PJ's like the Infocus X1 have better contrast but u risk seeing rainbow effects with cheap DLP PJ's* It has a short throw lens so 10 feet gets approx 100 inch diagonal screen so it can suit small rooms down to say 9 x 9 feet* It doesnt have a genuine zoom feature so placement in a room is limited* It is SVGA resolution but with the .5 size pixels (instead of .7 on most SVGA PJ's) screen door/pixelation is much reduced. I have it in my 12' by 11' bedroom at a diagonal screen size of approx 95' and it looks supurb.* Fan sound is about average. It exhausts the air out the front so can be mounted close to a wall* It doesnt have manual individual colour adjustments. The 5 preset viewing modes will be fine for most, coupled with the ability to adjust contrast/brightness.* Try to position the PJ at right angles to the screen in order to avoid using keystone correction. The picture looks slightly better if u dont use keystone correction with this PJ.* The PJ itself is very inexpensive and the replacement lamps are the cheapest i have ever seen. Would be good if the lamp could go more than 2000 hours but since they are so cheap its not so much of an issue.* Many S1's are sold/have been sold so it should be easy to get replacement items such as lamps in the future.* Doesnt have a individual component video connection. U have to use the RGB port so if u have a pc u have to share this port. Would have been good to have a seperate component video port.There are several entry level PJ's which are providing performance at a level previously only found on PJ's much more expensive. At similar to the EPSON S1 price point you could look at Infocus X1, Hitachi CPS210, Sanyo Z1 amongst others.In Summary Epson S1 - Bright, very clear picture, excellent colours, short throw, cheap globesIm very happy with the S1. The most important issue above all is the picture and this PJ's picture is crystal clear, bright and vibrant.Regards Talisman
I like the card, its price. The most I like is its packaging. It has come on 3rd day on super saver free shipping. In total this is a good purchase.
This mic DOES WORK FOR VISTA(Ultimate).I did not want to buy this mic at first because of all the reviews that said it does not work for vista. In my desperate search for a mic does does work for vista i came across this same mic on Amazon UK. The reviewers there claimed it works for vista so i decided to give it a try. It worked at once, i did not need to fiddle with or configure anything. Except for the occasional background echoes i am pleased with this purchase.
Pros:Great priceNice 'spool in a box' makes it easy to work withCons:NoneNotes:I installed 16 RG6 ports in my new house using this cable. I used almost the entire length. I have an ATSC antenna connected and cable for internet. It was easy to work with and I have not noticed any static or noise due to the cable.Final Thoughts:Great product. Would by a again (but I hope I never have to go back in my attic....ever!)-Sammy_K
My daughter received this item for her birthday in 2004. However, after using it three times, it would not charge. After receiving another charger, it worked periodically. Since then, the latch will not work properly and thus, the unit will not remain closed to play a dvd. In addition, there is no car adapter for this unit. Therefore, it will just stop playing and cannot be used again until it is fully charged. Unfortunately, it was too late to be returned and we are stuck. Save your money!
My ipod just broke so I have been looking at ipod minis and i have been playing with my sisters pink one and its soo cool!!!
The store just opened up mutli packs of printer cartriges, and sold them individually. Not a real deal/ Not factory packaged. Sent in a flimsy envelope. I won't do it again. I wouldn't recommend it. Not a typical Amazon quality vendor
This product places the display on my Inspiron 8100 at an appropriate height to prevent neck strain. I still need to connect peripheral equipment that is not USB ie. speakers, key board, etc. into the laptop.
Night and day difference with stock Celestron diagonal that came with my C8. In under 2 months 2 of the Celestron diagonals that I had broke. Also with Celestron I could see false color fringes in the mirror.This one if flawless. The mirror is perfect - it feels like I'm looking thought the hole where there is nothing but air rather than in reflection in the mirror. It is very well built mechanically too. It's grip on the eyepiece or even 2 pound DSLR is solid.Very happy with the extra $$$ I've spent on this diagonal.
I got this printer new for $50 over a year ago and I am pretty happy with it as far as printing photos go. It would be a lousy printer if it was the only one I had and I needed to print out other jobs because it tends to print one page then I have to go through a bunch of troubleshooting to get it to do another page. I only print occasional photos on this printer and it does beautiful work there. I am also amazed that the ink that came with it is still being used after all this time. My previous inkjet printer was an Epson and the ink would dry up if I didn't print something once a week.
This has got to be one of the best deals out there for an Hdmi cable! I bought this item for my Playstation 3 and it performs flawlessly. Don't let the salespeople at the big stores try and sell you some name brand cables for outrageous prices when this is all you need! I couldn't recommend this item any more. Buy with confidence!
Can't have too many of these for my older Nikon dslr, but it is "locked" and there is no slide as on ALL my others to unlock so it can be formatted and written to. Is it me, or did I get a bad one? Not enough money to return so I will buy another.
I've never had any trouble with the mouse portion working, but consistently the keyboard portion seems to lag. I've even gotten locked out of a server because I typed the password too quickly and the keystrokes didn't register. When I slowly type, it works fine but it's a bummer that I have to type slower because the adapter can't keep up.
I have a Gateway Laptop computer. Currently I had a problem with it, I took it to a Laptop repair center, the total charge for parts and labor - $250. I was able to fix it for +/- $60, not a bad deal. Thanks to the Amazon partner. Good service and a good product!
Very good gps. I'm using it with my Sprint PCS 6700 ( Windows Mobile 5 ) and is perfect. Very good reception. definitely better than TomTom Gps ( not the maps of course, but the hardware ).
and neither of them are holding canon gear. might be cheasy but i have my sony vx1000 with some batteries, tapes, 20watt light, and a fisheye lens. fits it all in there snugly and the padding seems to be holding up well [on my last camera bag the padding ended up not even doing anything] i have my nikon d50 photo stuff along with 3 lens', a flash and a smaller digital camera all packed in. if you only need to store a few things this bag is great. its a little smaller than other bags ive seen so its not too big to be carrying around. and its a lot easier to carry than some messenger style bag that will be banging against your side. one of the cheapest bags around also. thats why i got it and its been perfect for me since.
you need a good lense filter for your lense and this is a good one.
This MP3 player is great, especially for the price. Easy to transfer files and very small and lightweight. It does feel a little flimsy, but that is why it's so light and only 4 stars. Definately the player to get on a limited budget
Yes, the construction of the B&W filters ring makes it easy to get on and off - I'm thinking it's brass, not another cheap material. My one little gripe - as others have noted it does seem to attract dust and not want to surrender it. I purchased a Kinetronics StaticWisk anti-static brush and now I don't wrestle with the dust any more - that little brush wipes it right off!
I set this subwoofer up in my basement home theather. It took me a while to get the settings right on my Pioneer 1019 AV receiver to fine tune the sound, but now that I did - HOLY COW!!! This baby is so clear and powerful it's shocking. This is my 3rd subwoofer. I have a cheap Yamaha, and decent Sony 12", and now the Polk 505 and it absolutely blows the others away. The Sony sounded pretty good and could certainly shake the floor but the bass isn't particularly clear. There was a good low rumble but you couldn't hear definition of what exactly was happening. I thought that was all I should expect. With the Polk 505 the bass is very clear (not boomy if that's a word) and distinct. The sound quality is not only much more distinct, but it FAR more powerful. Sometimes you actually feel like it "hits" you. Awesome. I'm grinning from ear to ear.I probably wouldn't recommend this subwoofer unless you live somewhere it won't bother your neighbors. If you live in an apartment your neighbors will hate you and you will be evicted. :)Technical Note: When I hooked up the subwoofer using the single coaxial cable to my subwoofer (filtered) output on the receiver, my Pioneer 1019 did an auto sound check and setup. It set the crossover filter to about 60. That was too low for my system. I wasn't getting anything out of the sub until a super low frequency would trigger it, and then it would blow me away. I used the Pioneer's menu to manually calibrate the receiver's crossover up to 120 so more sound from the slightly higher frequencies would come through to the sub and it was much better. Note that plugging the coaxial cable into the filtered jack on the sub bypasses the crossover frequency dial on the sub. It then assumes your receiver is doing the filtering - which it is - so you might need to adjust that level on your receiver.Polk actually recommends not using the coax cable and instead running your front speaker wires first to the subwoofer and then from the sub to the front speakers. This lets the sub's crossover do the work of filtering which frequency the sub uses. In that case you turn off the "subwoofer" on your receiver which puts full frequency to front speakers. The Polk crossover then separates the lows to the sub and sends the rest to front speakers. I didn't do it that way because my front speakers are wall mounted and the wiring is inside the walls. It would be difficult to access that wiring, run it to the sub and then back to the fronts.
I just want to express a brief review from what I had experienced with this UV protection filter.The build quality is good. In order to decide what to buy, I spent a month reading reviews and compare the sample picture of each of them and the chart that shows the result, (I am an engineer, so you can guess how I make my decision). If you don't want to spend too much on UV filter (the good ones are more than $100), don't think about any other UV filter. Save your money to buy a better lens or a circular polarize filter. Buy this filter at the time that you buy your lens and install it on your lens while the lens is still clean and the dust is not on it.
I got mine refurbished. After weeks of reviewing websites about projectors, I decided to give this one a shot. I bought a 92 inch screen and the picture looks awesome. I was a little worried about the so-called "screen door effect" that many had mentioned (due to the lower resolution), but that is not a big deal to me for the price range. I don't even notice it unless I'm trying to see it.The first movie I played in it was Pearl Harbor. That war scene in the harbor with the Moviemate connected via optical cable to my surround sound, gave me goosebumps. I never have to go to the movies again. It really is like having your own theater at home.We also hooked up my sons Playstation 2. That is pretty cool, too.The speaker sound w/ the subwoofer is pretty good, too.All of the other features and the remote I like, also.I have my Moviemate about 12 feet from the screen to fill the 92 inch diagnal screen.Oh, the adjustable lens is so cool. Its the only projector I've seen with this feature and I don't know why. It really comes in handy to center the picture where you want it.I recommend this product for anyone looking for a projector. For a few hundred more dollars, you can get one with a higher resolution so the picture is "crystal" clear, but you'll be lacking a lot of the other cool features.
I have been using this drive for over a year now to keep my important files with me. I use them at home and at work. It is perfect for my purposes. The price was right. If it is the right size for you then buy one. I am sure the 2gb drive is great too but do not need to upgrade yet..
great product, improve quality signal on my cable antena a lot. picture right now is much better
Maybe I bought a bad one, but this thing did not work at all. I have way too many splitters, and I thought this would help. At first I installed it before the first splitter, and it had no effect. Then I figured I'd install it directly behind the TV I was having problems with just to see of it did anything. It did not even put the signal through of the channels I was getting in from before. It seems as if no signal even passes through. Shouldn't at least the few channels I did get stay on? I am returning ASAP.
When it comes to ink for my R1800 photo printer, I am concerned with the quality of the images I print. The Epson red UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink cartridge provides superior resistance to water, fading and smudging. It is important to me that my prints are of high quality, so I don't attempt to use the cheaper compatible ink cartridges. The color can be duplicated, but all inks are not created equal. Third party options may produce a good print initially, but may not hold up or last as long.PROS:Provides superior resistance to water, fading and smudgingCONS:Price
Hard-sided but not too hard. The color is lurid enough to discourage lifting, I hope.
Excellent item for power outage to keep your phone working without overloading cell towers, works great and easy to follow instructions. Completely as advertised and shipped right away.
I had the same experience. At first it was great, being able to carry so much data around on my hip and for my work it was really essential. Then the honeymoon was over and after about 2 weeks it would just spin and click - dead. I have a replacement request submitted to Memorex but I am going to be nervous about the new one too. I'd steer clear of this item.
nobody does broadband access better than Netopia. that is because of their products and their USA based tech and customer support. in this day of 'disposable' equipment, Netopia keeps on producing the best in class and helping with upgrades and support too.
i think this keyboard is amazing. the only reason i gave it four stars instead of five is because there is really no point for this keyboard during the day. you can still see the lights but not as much. some spots dont light up quite as well as others but its not really noticable...Buy this keyboard. you will not be disapointed. works great and feels great
Purchased NEW. Never gets past a 54 percent charge. Lasts approximately 20 minutes in battery usage alone. I should be refunded half my money.
These headphones are portable yet have the best sound and bass I've heard in headphones period! At least for ones within a $50 price range...
We ordered this as our new keyboard had little flimsy legs on it. My husband likes this platform as it is adjustable and has a nice wrist rest with it. We are pleased with the purchase.
I was very nervous because this item did not ship when expected but both times I called customer service for updates they were very helpful and I did end up getting this in PLENTY of time for Christmas. I would definitely buy from them again.
The little latex button on the cover didn't get pushed up and leaks vapor at first use. After pushing it a little it went up, and everything was fine.
I bought, I tried, I returned. I don't think people have stressed enough the fact that removing a disc from this machine can be real frustrating. Why should it be frustrating just to remove a disc from the player? Terrible design flaw from Toshiba. Otherwise, the DVD player seemed excellent. I bought unit to replace a 5-disc CD changer, but I think I will buy a single disc DVD and a new CD changer. This unit was particularly finicky about the type of CD-R's that it would play. Therefore, not a good choice for replacing a CD changer IMHO. I may buy the Toshiba SD2200 because the video, menu system, remote etc... was all fine on the SD3205 player. This unit (and the SD2200) also needs a second set (it has only one) of analog audio outputs - one for TV one for A/V reciever.
Do not buy it. I got the cartrige broken spilled out with all over with ink.
I have been using trackman for as many years as it has been made and sold. It takes so little room and move the cursor all over the screen with 1 movement of the thumb. It gets droped once in a while when I use it with the laptop but that gives me a chance to clean the dust from the ball cavity. I wouldn't use any other input Hope this helps
A fine unit but when I use it the picture is upside down. Have to go to several steps to right it.
Have owned Bose QC2 for 2 years but like most reviewers, the headphones broke off after 2 years of use, so decided to go for a more robust set of noise-cancelling phones.After 2 weeks use, have found the Audio-Technica's ANC7 to have excellent sound quality, very roomy, crisp and clear with deep, believable bass. Work reasonably well on planes - not cancelling all the engine roar but certainly enough to relax and enjoy the music for a long trip.For the money these outdo the Bose QC2 easily, and are at least comparable sound quality-wise with the QC3 from my initial test - and at around half the price, you cant argue. Nice feel on the ear, very snug. Robust, well engineered feel to them.Some downsides:- cell-signal feedback from my iphone noticeable (which is acting as my ipod), which I didnt get with the QC2- sound bleed outside the headphones is fairly noticeable in a quiet environment, but only if you crank up the volume above a medium level. On planes or other external environments - this is not really an issue.
My employer gave these to our project managers that work remotely to provide us a quick and reliable method to back up our computers remotely.This product is unbelievable. Once you do your first set-up, this hard drive can back up your entire computer in minutes. No more floppies or CD's!Worth every penny.
I like all the plugs, but it does not stand up. Cord management is a nightmare when everything is plugged in...but part of that is just me needing to find a better place than on my desk to keep the thing.
The Saitek Eclipse II is exactly what I was looking for--smooth key action and backlighting thru the keys. I much prefer it to any keyboard I've used to date. For someone looking for a full sized, full function, back-lit keyboard, I highly recommend this one.
I bought this expecting a Tripp Lite Gold Plated SVGA cable. What I got was some other no name brand made in China with silver plated tips and a Tripp Lite sticker attached. This is kind of ironic in that the product ad states, "Accept no substitutes! To ensure that the Tripp Lite cable you purchase will deliver the superior performance you expect, purchase it directly through Amazon.com. Your cable will be shipped to you in its original Tripp Lite packaging (poly bag with Tripp Lite logo; see photo). This is your assurance that the cable you purchased is a genuine Tripp Lite product. And if you don't see this packaging, it's not a genuine Tripp Lite cable!" The cable was cheap enough and works OK for what I need so I will keep it. But you need to be careful if you are wanting the actual Tripp List P502-015 SVGA cable because you do not get it! By the way my cable came through MarginMart, Inc. Guess I should have followed the quoted text and bought directly from Amazon.
Purchased 11/02 - after warranty ran out, unit began eating commercial VHS tapes. After prying tape out of unit, DVD worked, but now that is bad as well - unit continues to shut down automatically. Funai/Sylvania is no help an no service local to my area in Columbus, OH?? Repair probably higher than $135 cost - junk. Ignored the advice not to purchase combos - never again.
Had an issue w/ the item, because I thought the tip on the charger goes into the larger of the two USB slots (see picture). It doesn't, the tip it comes with only charges the Rio; it does not activate the menu. After explaining my issue with customer service, the issue was resolved quickly. I got the new tip in no time flat.Gomadic is a good company to deal with as they have really good customer service!
This printer is extraordinarily bad, especially considering the price I paid for it. I bought it for the wireless printing capabilities, which work with some caveats.First, I run windows XP on two wireless enabled laptops. I did not have any problems installing the printer on them, as some other people did, but I used a USB key drive, which made things easier (the setup wizard will copy your wireless network settings onto the drive, then you plug it into the usb port on the printer and it puts the printer online).That said, the printer drivers are TERRIBLE. They never shut down when I restart windows, so I have to manually end program whenever I want to restart either of my computers. Additionally, the drivers don't connect to the printer all the time when printing wirelessly for some reason: for example, I just printed two pdf files via wireless; the first printed fine, but the second failed and I had to cancel and restart the print job.The printer is also horrifically loud. When printing, it literally sounds as if plastic parts inside the printer are snapping continually. I don't know if I just got a bad model, but it sounds as if the thing is being molested whenever I need to print something. Ironically, there is a 'silent' mode button which does absolutely nothing.The ink cartridges are low capacity, meaning you will have to swap out ink cartridges more often than other printers. The ink seems not to last as long as it should, even when one considers the cartridge's small size. Be prepared to buy cartridges often if you plan on using this printer to even a moderate extent.In summary: DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER. the wireless feature is not worth the money you'll shell out and the many cons this printer has
If you use two computers in different locations not connected by a network this will come in handy. (I also use compact flash cards and readers permanently connected to the computers.) The Lexar JumpDrive with USB 2.0 can work on both all usb enabled computers. It is very portable like the compact flash, but it is free from needing a reader.
This product is exactly what it's supposed to be! I ordered 3 and I use them as a super-cheap way to plug my Wii and cable box into my older TV at the same time. I just turn one off and then the other on. No sound or video quality issues whatsoever. The reason I docked 1 star is because 1 of the ones that came was 2 Male 1 Female. It wasn't a shipping error, the packaging was correct, it was just the wrong adapter inside. Luckily Amazon honored their policies as usual and overnighted me the correct one.
Could get away with two, but it is cheaper to purchase three, (matching ones!)Its difficult to get excited about the necessity of these items,But it does work out economic.
Got it for the weather sealing, and it worked great and felt nice and solid up until the day it spontaneously split in half. On the bright side, the OC-E3 and battery pack cords saved the flash from hitting the ground, but that's hardly a recommendation.Unlike other posters here, mine took almost a year to fall apart, but that's with irregular use. I gave it the 2nd star just for the weather sealing.If you get this, carry a spare.
The product dimensions and contacts are correct fit in the battery box. Any variation could have rendered the battery useless.
When I found myself with a depleted cell phone several hours into a twelve hour drive, with nothing but an AC charger stowed in a suitcase, I stopped at the first electronics store I could find to buy a charger.Without hesitation, I purchased the iGo Autopower 3000, along with two tips, one for my Motorola V300 and one for my father's Sprint PCS phone.The IGO AutoPower 3000 is basically a generic 12v adapter. You plug in your device-specific interchangeable tip to charge your electronics device. In my case, it was a cell phone.We used both during the trip to charge our phones without any problems.Simple, reliable, and effective. Recommended.
I found a deal on this router that was just too hard to pass up. After several rebates, (which haven't shown up yet, I might add,) this router (WGR614) and a PCI card (WG311) would only cost me about $10. Killer deal, right? Wrong.Sure, it was really easy to install, and it got up and running pretty quickly, but then I'd suddenly lose connectivity. I'd open up the list of available wireless networks, it would tell me that I'm still connected, but it just wouldn't allow me to connect to any sort of outside internet site. I'd disconnect from the network, and try to reconnect, thinking maybe renewing my connection would fix it. Nope. I'd have to take regular trips to my housemate's room (where the cable modem and router are located,) and reboot the router. This would happen every half hour or so.I attemped to reach Netgear "customer service," which is naturally a call center in India, and they steadfastly refused to help me until my product was registered. Ironically enough, to register your product, you have to visit their website, something that I couldn't do at the time.After that debacle, I purchased a LinkSys WRT54GS router, and connecting with my laptop, haven't had any issues with it. Connecting with my desktop (and the netgear PCI card), on the other hand, is another wonderful experience. It recognizes that there is a wireless network available, it is just incapable of connecting to it, in both encrypted and open modes.This has taught me one lesson, though. I'm never going to purchase another netgear product again.
This was a gift for a family member, and they were very happy. It was the best price anywhere, very sturdy, and great visibility.
was going to use this product to hook a computer to the tv, but I didn't. we used it for something else. great seller, great product. thanks.
The first unit was a dud, the connect female hole was not a snug fit.Returned it and got the second one, same thing. This product does not deserve the one star, but I had to tag a start so I can write this review.
I love, love, love this video camera. It's so simple it's crazy. And it has the software you need to save videos to your computer. I haven't ventured into editing yet, but I'll get to that. But if you want a great little camera that's cheap and fun to use, I highly suggest this one.Author of:Bad Girls Club
I've been doing a lot of research lately in looking for TV's. This is definitely a good TV. CRT HDTV's are still comparable to the upper end of the LCD's today. Sony is definitely a top-end brand, so you're sure to get a good product with this TV.BUT, why is it priced at $1,250? This doesn't seem to include shipping cost which could easily exceed $200. There are LCD TVs that are just as capable and have the same screen size as this one for around 700-800 dollars. This would be a rational price if the year was 2006, just before the CRT HDTVs were discontinued.CRT TV's are long-lasting, so buying a used CRT HDTV isn't too risky. It's easy to find a TV as good as this one, used, for around 300-400 dollars.Also notice that the reviews posted on the front page were written in 2005.
I was amazed at the ease of installation. If your cable and internet are in separate rooms this is a necessity.
At the list price Amazon shows or even the price lexmark sells this for this would be a disappointment. But at the current price half way between 100 and 200 dollars this is a steal. see edit 1*I've only lived with it for 3 days so take this with that in mind.The biggest cost of a printer are the cartridges. This printer's replacement toner cartridges are pricey if you buy the lexmark ones. Do an internet search. Replacements can be purchased for half that much. edit 2*Setup was painless. Unpack, connect to router (linksys wrt54g in my case). Turn on. It acquires an ip address from the router and prints a page telling you about it (not really interesting if you allow your router to dynamically assign ips). Install lexmark drivers on the PCs you'll be using to print from (it asks if the printer will be connected locally or via the network, and after finding it asks for confirmation). Start printing.I was shocked how fast it prints the first page. Output is consistent with the advertised rate of 30ppm, but the first page spat out immediately upon hitting print from the computer. I was expecting a lag of at least 8 seconds. Noise level is low, less so than the old HP 5550 inkjet (still keep it connected for color output), a bit like a subdued vacuum cleaner in another room. As soon as the print finishes the printer powers down to idle (noiseless) and after 30 seconds goes into power saver (noiseless). Waking back up it always prints immediately. I thought there was a problem with power saver but checking settings this appears to be active.Output is crisp and clear. I can't see any difference in quality between this and the expensive xerox machines at work, but I didn't examine it under a microscope. I did lower the toner darkness to 5 (default is 8) and the resolution to 600dpi(?) instead of the default 1200 and was still happy with the result. Extremely small fonts (dunno in points but it's less than 1/8 inch) are poorly rendered, but I think this is more a function of my settings than the printer's ability.The installed memory, 32mb seems adequate for most print jobs. I immediately printed the manual (100 page PDF) and this didn't bother it. I ordered a 64mb memory card from Kingston (the one lexmark offers on their website is waaay too expensive). Edit 3*The duplexing function works well, but with one flaw. Non duplexed (single sided) printed output lays flat after coming off the printer, but duplexed (two sided) output curls slightly at the ends of the sheet. Haven't experimented with other types of paper (using 20lb costco multi-use paper). This is annoying but not a killer.The manual feed slot (for sending single envelopes through) is not user friendly. Following the instructions I could not get an envelope to print from word 2000 on an xp machine. The instructions tell you to alter the printer tray selection from auto to manual, then print, then go to the printer and feed the media through the slot (it's supposed to wait). Well it waited once or twice, but the envelope printed blank. Then it gave up waiting. I'll work with this some more, but it seems unusable, at least from word 2000 (the printer selection is cumbersome when using the envelope tool). edit 4*The paper tray only holds 250 sheets. A ream of paper is 500. I wish it held 500. You can buy an optional 550 2nd paper tray, but lexmark charges waaaay too much for this (see a pattern here?). The paper tray does have a handy level indicator on the lower left to know approximately how much is left.The user manual is so so. I haven't checked to see if there's more documentation on the CD that came with it, but so far the manual is kinda bad. For example, it doesn't even point out that the printer has a built in web applet you can access from a browser by typing its ip address in the address bar. Full setup options can be made from here. Most of the manual is concerned with error code hieroglyphics indicated with the 5 or so LEDs on the front of the printer. That will make you crazy. *edit 5This thing is sold under other names, Dell markets it. IBM used to. For a lot more money than it's sold here.Not a bad deal.One week later:* edit 1: I'd probably still buy one at the current street price. Shop around to be sure you're not paying too much. I'm pleased with the quality, speed, economy and quietness of this printer when compared to the HP inkjet I was using. If you're a student or have a home office a laser printer is a "must have." Don't miss color output (but I keep the HP connected just in case...)* edit 2: I tried a refill toner cartridge from an internet seller. Was disappointed; the parts that wear out (roller/wiper) were not replaced making the output slightly streaked. Be sure if you buy a refill that these are new parts. Consider how you are using the printer. Even the full price lexmark toner cartridge is still 0.03 per printed page if you go by the stated yield of 3,500 pages, actual yield will probably be higher, especially if you reduce the darkness/dpi for most output. I'm not sure saving a penny or two per page is worth the use of substandard cartridges. But if you're printing thousands per week it may be. In my case we are printing less than a hundred per day; I think I'll stick with the new lexmark toner cartridges.* edit 3: the added memory card (even the inexpensive one from Kingston) seems overkill, unless the printer is used in an office where multiple PC's are printing large jobs simultaneously. The manual talks about so many possible errors from not having enough memory that it seemed like a good idea, but I'd recommend waiting to see if you really need it. The Kingston compatible card installed easily. The printer took longer to "boot-up" after turning it on, but recognized the card with no errors.* edit 4: figured out how to select the manual feed from the envelope tool in MS Word 2K. It's there under options. User error; nothing wrong with the manual feed design of this printer. Instructions could have been better maybe.* edit 5: in addition to the manual in PDF (adobe reader) format, there are html help pages on the CD that have additional information. Plus the driver, when installed on a PC has its own help button with more information.
SummaryDeeply flawed in the most critical aspects for a universal remote. Skip this remote, and keep looking.Detailed ReviewI got this product after initially looking to get a replacement for my current MX-500, which no longer has a working backlight, and rattles after my wife dropped it. I got a new TV, and wasn't able to create good (fast) macros to switch between inputs and devices with the new set. A review of the Harmony 880 caught my eye, and I was intrigued by the design concept, so I decided to get one.The ConsUnfortunately, this remote has serious flaws that keep it from living up to the potential of the concept.ProgrammingMany people have commented on the not-so-easy-to-use programming software, and I fundamentally agree with those complaints. However, you can manage to manually adjust settings, and at the end of the day, you pretty much set up the remote once, and then don't make changes too often, after that -- so to me, this isn't the most critical issue.What is critical to me is the core performance of the remote. In this regard, the Harmony 880 is just poorly designed and implemented.ErgonomicsThe most used buttons on the remote need to be in the center of the remote, so that you can comfortably hold the remote in your hand, and easily reach those buttons with your thumb. On the 880, the channel up/down, volume up/down, navigation buttons (right/left/up/down/ok) and an extra pair of buttons (marked as up and down arrows), are in this area.If you use a PVR, as I do, then this is just not sufficient. Very frequenctly used buttons, such as play, pause, ff, rewind, etc., as well as menu, guide, info, and exit, are too low on the remote to reach with your thumb in a comfortable grip.Personally, I don't like the feel of the buttons, but more significant is that those buttons (as well as the number buttons) are very similar, with essentially no separation between them -- so I'm skeptical that I could get used to identifying which button is which by feel alone. To me, this is another critical trait for a remote. I don't want to have to look at it in order to perform the core functions I use all the time.Command LagThe 880 seems to be slow in delivering IR commands and queues up key presses, so that if you are raising the volume, for example, and you press the volume up button multiple times, and then stop when it reaches a volume you like, you'll find that it's still spitting out volume up commands after you've stopped. This is quite annoying -- I don't believe I've ever seen a remote do such, before.The ProsThe one really nice thing about this remote is the library of IR commands for devices, accessible off the web, via the programming application. Having ready access to discrete codes for on/off, and for selecting individual inputs on the TV is very nice.Actually, this is the one saving grace. I'm now debating whether to return this remote to Amazon for a refund, or whether having those IR commands accessible, so that I can teach them to my other remotes, is worth the $130 this remote cost.All in all, though -- I'd have to recommend choosing another remote.---Update -- I went ahead and bought a URC MX-850. More expensive than the Harmony 880, but absolutely the best ergonomics you can get. The programming software is far from perfect (neither was the 880's), but it's certainly acceptable, and it had all the discrete IR codes I needed. (But be sure to buy from a dealer who explicitly states they will deliver a copy of the software supporting the Live Update functionality!)The 880 is on its way back. I strongly recommend the MX-850 as an alternative. (See my detailed review under that item.)
First off, this unit takes FOREVER to connect. It can be anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes before it picks up a signal.The maps are horribly outdated and I can't find any information on the whole internet about how to update them.The interface is clunky. For example, if you type in "Wil" exactly, to find for example "Willow Lane", the interface jumps to the first road that begins with "Wik", not "Wil", so you have to page through all roads that begin with Wik before you even get to Wil, then you have to page through Wilbur, Wilkins, etc. before you get to Willow. If you actually type the whole name "Willow Lane", it still goes to the road directly before Willow Lane. I don't know if you can understand how frustrating this is, but after two years of using it I find that it completely ruins the user experience of the device.It's route-finding is pretty crappy as well, forcing you to drive through miles of cross streets when simply going one more exit on the highway would have placed you at the exact location you were going to.Its buggy and if going cross country sometimes the map will just disappear.If it has to correct the route because of a missed turn it would rather add hours to your trip instead of just suggesting that you turn around.I've seen tons of good reviews on this product and it blows my mind, I think people are just trying to justify their purchase or haven't owned it long enough to realize how terrible it is.Do not buy.
The D-Link 713P was a first venture into networking for me, and so far it has gone pretty easily. We now have shared access to our cable modem from two offices. The 713 was connected to my PC (1.3 Gig Athlon, Win XP Home) and the modem in a matter of minutes. I was wary when the first step in the instructions didn't work on my XP-based host. However, it connected to the D-Link web page flawlessly, and everything was smooth from there. I bought the unit recently from Amazon, and it came with the latest firmware available (2.57 build 3A1). My only non-standard point was that Adelphia requires a cloned MAC address, and this is mentioned on the D-Link wireless FAQ page. Everything fell into place after that. The system is talking through a wall,bookcase, and 30 ft. to an SMC 2602 PCI card in a Win95 based system with no problems - 80% signal.The print server installation was easy, although the documentation has options for Win95, 98, ME or NT,2000 but no mention of XP. I simply followed the Win2000 option, and had no trouble. It is working well with an older Epson Stylus Color for now.I have an ATI Radeon video card, which doesn't seem to cause a problem despite prior comments. The unit seems excellent, but the documentation is less than clear or lacking detail in places. I will update later when I complete the link to my Laptop with a Netgear MA401 card, and after some more taxing use.
Appears to be a good product but I sent it back immediately because it will not accept a lens cap for the 18-200 mm VR lens.
Perfect - received what I ordered at a fair price and on time as promised.
I really enjoyed running and going to the pool with my previous Bean that had the same 1GB storage. It fits perfectly in my hand and never gave me any trouble until I dropped really hard on the concrete, which was all my fault. I had, had it forever and missed it so much that I ordered the same one, but in a new color. I have found it easy to use and copy music onto. I would definitely recommend the Bean!
Order came in no time and it actually was the correct itrip for my Ipod!!
Complicate to install, instructions are not very clear. I can be able to use it since I received it and it came very late more days than it supposed to be.
Replaced my Epson photo printer and Lexmark scanner with this all-in-one for less than the price of my Epson ink!Several great features:Ink: It's almost like it doesn't use ink. I never realized what an ink hog my Epson was until I went HP.Price: Ridiculously low.Scanner: I scan quite a lot. The flat bed or multipage feeder work great to easily create multipage PDFs, TIFs, others.Software: Very user friendly and easy to configure default settings to to easily and continuously scan documents to an archive, which is what I do to stay mostly paperless in my office.Draft printing: I use fast draft printing a lot to save ink when printing notes for myself that will be discarded later. This draft option is faster and more legible than other printers.Overall, I don't see straying from HP in the future for printers.
I am very happy with my purchase. I have saved so much data and still have not put a dent in this thing. If you want a portable storage device that can save so much data then I suggest you buy this. Also, for the money you can't beat the price!
The cord on these is REALLY long, kept origional twist tie so i could walk around with them on without tripping on the 3 meter cord.They are comfortable, as long as your ear isnt touching the hard plastic part of the headphone. basically, there is a cm of fo-leather coated foam around hard plastic speakers, which are under a very thin layer of pantyhose-like material.Sound is great, use them to play COD black ops and you can hear people's footsteps at a decent volume.Bass gets a little distorted at really high volumes, but the price of these cant be beat!
What can I say it's a stainless steel extension and it works as stated. It's not too short nor was it too long; it was exactly 6 inches long.
When I first receved the card I went ahead and installed it into my laptop, after about 3 hours, 2.5 of them dealing and waiting for tech support!! the card was working! at first I was getting very poor reception! 20-30% and the laptop was 5 feet away from the WAP! with a clear line of sight! the tech support guy said there may be somthing wrong with the card! and to get a new one!there were no firmware updates for the Version 3 card yet! the next day I decided to give it another try, but this time I moved the antenas to point toward the closet doors, &quot; the WAP is in my closet in my bedroom&quot; well I guess that was the problem because now I am getting 100% connection in my room, wich still goes throug 1 wall. In the kitchen the signal goes through cabenets, 3 walls, and apliances, and I still get a 60% signal strength, now in the living room were I was not getting any signal at all the day before, I was now getting 25-45% signal strength! this also adds another wall and a total of 60 feet between the wpc-11 and the wap-11. This is a greate pc card, you just have to tweek the WAP antenas. PS. if you turn the laptop so that the antena points it the direction of the WAP your signal strenthens even more.
I ended up buying two antennas for this, and an adapter that I really had problems finding, certain stores said they were not allowed to sell them. So, finally got everything, and could not get it to work (of course I'm in Alaska, service is sketchy from SE AK probably) except for my living room with the antenna out on the porch and the receiver on the floor. So, now I have a hunk of junk I spent good money on, and nowhere to use it. Wasn't too happy about the subscription I had from the internet either. Personally, I think it's a waste of money. I found way better advertisement-free radio online.
While I love the fact that I can use this with my Yahoo music account and save $1000's over iTunes, the audio output is better than my iPod and is of a better build quality... the only thing that really lets this audio player down is the menu navigation. Which is a real shame as it's something they could fix by enabling the 'left' button to consistently work as the 'back' button instead of the specific 'previous' button in the bottom left hand corner.Great player, will be awesome with a minor software tweak (which I have to assume they are working on).
I bought this camera for my wife and poked around with it over the weekend. It has good enough picture quality for the price. Nice build, big LCD screen... A couple of things bug me, though. In manual modes, the camera is still controlling the way you take the picture. In aperture priority mode the lowest shutter speed is 1/8. It tells you to pop the flash, and if you don't, just takes underexposed picture. Also, fill flash mode doesn't work like it should - you can't slow sync the flash, it will just set the shutter speed to 1/60 no matter what. Still, you can get around with full-manual and shutter-priority modes. Even though it will disrupt your established workflow.
If you just want a decent pair of handcuffs, look no further. These have a decent heft to them and can be a tight fit on anyone. I've gotten several pairs myself just because of how well made the product is. If you're considering putting them around ankles, don't. Unless the perp is very tiny, it'll be (very) painful.
Couldn't find this particular one in stores, so glad to find it on Amazon. Good price too.
I have used this product for a couple of months with a Panasonic KX-TS620B and so far, they are working well together.
I use this mouse daily at work and I love it. It is small so it fits great in my hand and was super easy to set up.
I purchased this router for my office. It lasted 4 months. Called D-link. They would replace, but would not send me a new one till they had this one in hand. Their bad product, but I'm the one not to be trusted.Replacement finally came. Lasted about 4 months. Repeat.3rd replacement has now gone bad, and no more replacements from their third world customer service. I can't be down in my office this much. I will never have a D-link product again.
These headphones are unbearably uncomfortable, and they barely do anything for noise-cancelling. They pinch the tops of your ears, and the way they sit on your head, you can not sit back while wearing them. I tried to wear them on a plane, but had to lean forward to do so. The noise cancelling only works a tiny bit, as I could clearly hear ALL noise around me. They turned the airplane noise into slightly quieter airplane noise. I also had problems with the sound breaking up when jostled. Not worth it!
I did some research on these (I think from Tech Republic), and this one reduced the temperature the most in comparative field tests. It IS a bit heavy, and you can't see that the fans are spinning, but it seems to work well, and I recommend it, especially for those of us who have the big, 17-inch laptops. The USB connection could use a longer lead, but the advantage is that a long, droopy wire is not in your way. You can turn the cooler around to plug the connector into a USB port on either side of your laptop.
I purchased a used computer with an HDMI video card. I plugged this device in, connected two monitors to it via DVI cords, and I was up and running instantly. No configuration was required other than connecting the wires. Great product.
When zoomed out all the way, this lense really gives a fisheye curve to the image. While this is fine for a fisheye lense, I bought this thinking it was just a wide angle. The fisheye effect disappears when zoomed in a bit, but then what is the point of having a wide angle?It also blocks the camera's sensors and disables the ability for the still camera to take pictures.
I'll echo all the other great reviews of this S-Video switch. I was a little wary of how cheap it is, but I shouldn't have been. It works beautifully- we have a DVD player/VCR/Replay TV/Cable box/Sound system hooked up to our tv through this switch. One great thing about it is that it does not need a power cord, so it's one less cord floating around.Make sure that you buy any composite video or S-Video cables that you'll use to hook this up, though, as it doesn't come with any.
Good product, easy to install. Got it cheaper here than going to the home site by $20.
A couple years ago, I had the MX3000 remote, which is a gem but costs about a grand. This remote, especially at Amazon prices; sub 400, is a steal!It controls my:Onkyo 875 A/V receiverSanyo PLV-Z2000 projectorPanasonic DMP-DB30 Blu-RayToshiba HD-XA1 HD-DVDPanasonic PlasmaDish Vip 211 HD receiverDish Vip 622 HD receiverThe touchscreen is clear, bright, and sensitive.I love the motion sensor. It works when the remote is picked up but doesn't activate if bumped. This is good because the battery life is short. Keep the charging stand handy! The remote fits the charging stand MUCH better than the previous Harmony 880 that will not stay on the charger unless you put something heavy on it...So, all in all, this is one terrific remote, especially at a tenth of the cost of some other high-end remotes. For the average consumer, this is all you will need. Of course, it is not nearly as programmable as the remote that costs a grand, but who, on average needs that anyway?Enjoy!
The Samsung SyncMaster line of monitors have been reliable and made for the high end user. Once again, Samsung has not disappointed the consumers. The SyncMaster 151P is an LCD monitor that delivers sharp and brilliant colors to the user. There are very few LCD monitors that look as good off as they do on. The 151P was expertly designed by F.A. Porsche making it a sight for sore eyes anytime. Being an LCD monitor the 151P has a small footprint and takes up no more depth than the stand that supports it. This is really handy to anyone who has a messy desk and realizes that there is just no way that the CRT in front of them belongs there. The 151P comes with support and cables for both digital and analog input, but when using one of the two the other cable must hang behind the monitor making it a nuisance to move around. (full review @ bytesector.com)
August 4, 2012 Update: I had this card on my Dual Mirror Drive Door G4 and it helped make my G4 stay viable as an OS X Leopard graphic design machine, up to three years after the Intel Macs started shipping and also served as a viable kids' machine while it was repurposed as a home office backup server. But, on a Dual Mirror Drive Door G4, this graphics card only runs at 4x speed, not 8x speed which it was designed for.Recently my MDD G4 took the common path of these vintage machines - the power supply died and a replacement power supply costs more than the used street value of my old G4. I was able to get a 2003/2004 2GHz Dual G5 used, for around $195. After swapping in this Radeon 9600 Pro, with 256MBs of video memory, this G5 now handles internet video like a dream.I'm glad to be able to repurpose this card into an affordable used 8x AGP Mac desktop that allows it to perform the way it was intended. The G5 is also a good kids' machine and a good home office backup server. This graphics card cools without an embedded electric fan so, this card does not contribute to the increasing noise levels of an aging machine.
OK I read all of the other reviews on the x1 camera and it scared me a little but I went ahead and bought one anyway, since I owned the Xi (3.2MP) version and loved it and we have a Minolta Dimage 7Hi (SLR) at work. I am a graphic designer and a photographer so I know my digital cameras.I wanted a small pocket digital camera that I can carry with me for when I come accross opportunistic shots.The Konica/Minolta DiMage X1 is a great camera. It is not at the level of an SLR but it is not meant to be.It is NOT slow. Those who report it being slow are either using some older version of the software or maybe a slow SD Card. Make sure you buy a fast SD card. It takes longer to save 8MB picture to an SD card than a 3.2MB picture - that is simple logic. But having said that, I find the X1 saves the 8MP photo only slightly slower than the Xi did. Other things that affect save time are how complex and detailed the photo is and what setting you have set for quality. Play with them. AND GET A FAST SD CARD. I recommend the CORSAIR 133x 1GB Secure Digital (SD) Card Model CMFSD133-1GB.As far as low light photos go, yeah the flash is only good to about 6 feet or so. But that is standard with any of this little pocket cameras. You can't cram a huge telephoto flash unit into a package this small. Ain't gonna happen.The weight and size are very close to the Xi model.The LCD is large and clear and easy to view.The Menus are easy to use.If you liked the Xi you will like the X1.Again, the overly negative reviews on this camera are just plain WRONG. Either Minolta fixed the problems they had or they were just mistaken or overly picky to begin with. Plus go look up some professional reviews done by photography sites and magazines. They seem to love it too.I am happy I got this camera.
I am not a computer whiz, and I have only a surface understanding of all the wireless and networking terms involved with one of these devices. I use a Mac laptop.What I do know, is that ever since I installed this product, though my web-browser is working, certain other applications are not working properly, telling me that they are firewalled. If I remove the router from the set-up and go back to where I was before (Cable Modem directly wired to my computer), I have no issues.The Belkin Tech Support has been very unfriendly and unhelpful to me. I have called three times and they refuse to help me disable the router's firewall, for my own protection they say.They also insist that I use Internet Explorer or Safari when accessing their internet setup utility. I use Firefox and have long ago erased the other browsers from my computer. They say unless I use one of their preferred browsers, they won't help me.Overall, it has been very difficult to get this product to work the way I would like it to. If all you do is read webpages, or if you are an internet guru who knows how to manipulate these things yourself, you should be fine; If you are a mid-level user like myself, who uses many applications that access the internet besides a web-browser, but needs some support if they aren't co-operating properly, then I do not recommend this product or this company.
Good concept . . . poor design! Plastic clip broke off almost immediately. Would definitely not purchase again.
I've been using the printer as a home printer meaning it was never used hardand was very happy. It's a little over a year old now and time to replace, it startsto print then all the lights in my office dim way down and it dies. The red paperlight flashes but I have plenty of paper, if I reset it sometimes it'll run but mostof the time it won't run until it cools down for an hour. Guess I'll look at otherbrands because I don't trust this unit is made to last.
Good camera, but i like more the Casio exilim Z80.overall is a decent camera for the price.
I've bought three of these things so far, two as firewalls for our Internet connections at work and one at home to replace a succession of apparently disposable Linksys routers.This is the $1000 version that we use for the work firewalls, but the $400 entry level version is what I have at home and I love having the same enterprise-class security and monitoring features at home that we have at work.The 5505 in its various license levels is the entry to the Cisco ASA family of security appliances. It runs the same software as the high end models that cost thousands of tens of thousands of dollars. It's a very versatile system that gives you a lot of flexibility as a firewall, and a point-to-point IPSec tunnel, as well as a remote access VPN server.You can get a Cisco service contract that covers hardware replacement and offers software updates on an annual subscription basis for a reasonable cost. Unfortunately this is something you can't buy through Amazon but will have to find a Cisco reseller to purchase it from. I highly recommend getting the support contract for each device just so you can get the software updates which are fairly frequent.It's a lot more money for an ASA 5505 than for a cheap router, and you need to be prepared to deal with the much more complicated configuration options (but it's nothing the average computer enthusiast will have much problem with), but I've been MUCH happier with these things so far.
These are great headphones.I have many types and the sound and comfort from these are amazing.I didn't expect these to sound this good for something under $100.00 dollars but They sound great. Nice highs lows and for me the bass was perfect not overbearing.I would recomend these for any active person because they fit snug yet are very comfortabe because of the ajustable foam pads.
I ordered these to go with a CineMate GS II speaker package. They arrived in perfect condition, went together easily and work great! The speaker wiring hides nicely inside the tubes. The bases are surprisingly heavy and hold the speakers quite securely. You can't beat the price with most Bose retailers wanting $99 for this same set!
I feel like the lone ranger here giving this product a less than glowing review, but that's what reviews are for, right? I found this headset to be very light and flimsy. One side worked about 80% and the other side about 40%. I was in the process of returning the item, but Amazon said no need. Since I was "a valued customer", I could keep the item and they'll refund the money anyway. Two thumbs up for Amazon!!!
Previous versions of the MS Natural keyboard never impressed me that much. This one however seems to have much more advanced ergonomics. Indeed, short of going to a $800 Maltron, this seems to be the best ergo keyboard on the market today. Certainly in my opinion it is much better than the Kinesis, let alone anything else in this price range.For what it's worth, when I switched from a straight keyboard to this one, I experienced significant reduction of wrist strain. YMMV.
Received my CRW200FXZ last night and burned my first CD the next morning on my Mac B/W G3. I was really skeptical of the software after reading other reviews, but had no problems. The software was very easy to use.My computer is a 350 MHz B/W G3 with 640 Megs of RAM and running OS 9.1.
My wife and I had one for about a year, then got the flashing H. The problem could not be fixed. However, my wife decided to purchase the same camera, and again, the flashing H after a year of light to moderate use. I think I'll buy an Olympus now.Canon, get your act together.Consumers, don't waste your money.
My kids love crafts and this little Backster has been a wonderful addition to our craft project collection. In the past, their paper projects have been thrown out after awhile because the edges get frayed or the entire item gets torn. Not anymore! They simply laminate their finished project and we can keep it forever! The machine is also a great size - very small -so storage is not a problem either. If you have kids who enjoy crafts or photography, you need the Backster!
I just bought this dvd player to keep my child amused on an airplane ride. I was dismayed to find that the battery was completely dead and would not take a charge. I am in the process of returning it to Amazon.com.
Take a close look at the dimensions of this case before you buy it. It's not big, but it is well padded and holds myPanasonic DMC-FZ150K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom (Black)perfectly, including its bayonet shield (reversed on the lens, of course), two extra batteries, two extra memory cards (inside the netting under the lid), both the USB and HDMI cords, and the battery charger (the latter cord and charger in the front pocket). Now that is using absolutely every square inch of the interior as well as the front pocket, but if you want to have everything with you, in the smallest possible package, this may well be the right case for you.It is worth noting that one of the big appeals for me was the color of this case. Our insurance agent has cautioned us many times that when we buy cases for expensive electronics, we should, if at all possible, avoid black. She said that somewhere around 1/3 of expensive electronics (especially computers) that are stolen every year are stolen at airports. And as she pointed out, telling security or the police, "It's in a black case" is as close to useless information as possible. Also, more brightly colored cases are much less likely to be accidentally left behind, especially on cars, planes, trains/subways, etc., simply because they're easier to see, even in poor light.
Very satisfied with the product. I listen to a lot of vocals, so the compression feature enhances the lows. The one drawback is that the headphones squeak whenever I turn my head. Perhaps in time when enough oil from [my skin] softens the vinyl, the squeaking will stop.
Pioneeer speakers quality is legendary and I am not disapointed. These speakers are great even without an amp. Plus the colour scheme matches my vehicle. Execellent sound quality I can't complain. Amazon was great pairing these speakers with a pair of 6 inch door speakers. Fantastic.
This replacement lasted less than 6 months. Putting any torque on the wire connectors causes damage. The wire from the power supply to the laptop can loose from its plastic cover on both ends within an few weeks. I've been living dangerously within since then thinking that if I kept the cable perfectly straight, things wouldn't get worse. I have to jiggle the connector every few minutes as it tends to short out. This unit has been making a "fun" electrical crackling sound for a while now. I can't believe how dangerous this item is and how stupid I've been for continuing to use it. Do not buy this unless you're interested in burning your house down.
I like the tv overall. Beware Toshiba, however. The lamp life was too short. When I ordered a $199.95 replacement and paid extra for 2 day shipping, the lamp didn't come for a week. When I called Toshiba, they explained that I ordered after 2:00 p.m. on a Friday, and they don't ship on the weekend. When I explained that this still didn't explain why 2 day shipping took a week, they explained that address verification took some time and that I received it 2 days after they finally shipped it.The bottom line is: 1) the lamp life is short; 2) the replacement cost is expensive; 3) you will be without your tv for a week even when you pay for faster shipping; and 4) Toshiba customer service is poor.
Great night sights. Serves its purpose well as a defense gun. They are very bright all the time. Will purchase these for my other handgun since I like them so much.
I bought one of these because I wanted something more stable than a stack of magazines to put on my lap when I was sitting in the living room. After a week i had to buy a second one because my wife stole the first. Now we are up to 4 - one per person in the family. I am typing this with my computer on one right now.I use mine upside down - 15 inch MBP on the 17 inch side - because it protects any USB devices plugged into the sides. Besides the protection, I like the angle better. And the seam on the 17 inch side caches my laptop just enough to hold it in place even when I am tilting it a lot.This is by far the best lap desk/cooling pad I have ever used. The fabric is comfortable on your skin and I have had no issues with overheating. It is firm, stable and light. I dont use the middle to store things but I do put my iphone in there when I am charging/syncing. My only "gripe" is that it doesnt travel well but Belkin doesnt say it does either.
If you are wanting a surround system on a budget, I would recommend this system...it is packaged with a 100 watt sub. I have heard better with more expensive systems (the reason for 4 stars, not 5) but for the price, I have yet to hear a speaker system that has the same depth of sound and quality. If these speakers are in the price range you are looking, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised.
I checked out some of the cheaper tripods, but the Kodak name swayed my decision to spend some more on this tripod (their cameras tend to be well-spec'd and priced.) And I'm pleased enough to write this review. Although $27 incl postage isn't a lot there were cheaper tripods. But I doubt they could match the build and well-thought out design of this one. It's sturdy (lots of locks to keep moving parts still, feature rich (90-degree tilt, handle to raise and lower the camera etc., spirit-level), flexible (the legs are easily adj. with quick-release locks, feet have adj feet for uneven surfaces.) All that is missing is a carrying bag, but there is a handle.
Not much to say about cables. But the shielding is heavy, the construction and design are excellent (no easily broken tabs, etc.), and they just plain work -- as of course they should. The price was so good on these, we bought many extras, in different lengths.
I've had the Garmin c530 for about a month now. This is the first nav system I've had. In general, it works very well. About 90% of the addresses I enter, the routes it gives are very good. The other 10% are, shall we say, a bit twitchy. They get you where you're going, but nobody would have chosen that route. Also, if you miss a turn, or decide to go a different way, it is very fast to re-calculate a new route. Almost without fail, the unit tells you the right times to turn, so following its directions is quite easy.I've updated the software for the unit from the Garmin website, and it worked quickly without issues. The nav picks up the satellites very quickly and there's little delay in getting going. The unit also does a good job of anticipating what address you are entering, so you don't need to push a lot of buttons to input the address.I live in Dallas, and the maps in general are very complete, but there are a few areas where the maps are not quite up to date, especially in the far north suburbs where there is a lot of new construction.Highly recommended.
Hi,This is the most crapy wide angle I have ever come across. Used it on 18-55 mm lens on canon T2i, Totally distroyed the resolution of pictures. Specially on the edges and corners faces are not even recognizable.DO NOT BUY EVEN IF YOU WANT TO THROW YOUR MONEY. Use it in better cause and donate it to someone.
this product takes up way too much cpu to use it effectively. If you have a quad core processor it might work ok but for a dual core or lower I would stay away.
I really like how comfortable and secure this strap feels around my neck.I also recommend anyone who gets the Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom get the camera case to protect and store their camera in.
My husband and I are now the typical modern-day couple - we both have our own laptops. Most nights finds each of us on our laptops getting stuff done. This meant that we had to do something with our older desktop. We've got two children (9 and 6) so we decided to give it to them. They, however, weren't excited with playing with the old computer and would much rather use our laptops.We figured that maybe a nice new monitor would make them happier to use the older desktop, since the monitor we were using was one of those huge old ones that makes you throw out your back when you try to lift it. This monitor was not only affordable, but huge! I never thought about my kids having a 22" monitor! What's really nice is that since the computer is in my son's room (no internet connection) they can even watch a movie on the huge monitor.Another thing that really impressed me was the packaging. When the UPS man got here, the Amazon box was pretty trashed. I was immediately worried that something would be wrong with the monitor. The UPS man was very sweet and asked me to check the monitor just to make sure it was okay. I opened up the outer Amazon box to find that the L7 monitor was in it's own extremely sturdy box. My husband things that you could've dropped the monitor off of the roof of our two story house and that it would've been fine. I was really happy that the company had taken such great care in packaging the monitor!PROS:- Easy to set up. Simply plugged the DVI input into the old desktop and plugged in the power cable and it was up and running.- Easy to adjust. At first it wasn't making full use of the widescreen, but I simply clicked the menu button on the bottom of the screen and was able to adjust it perfectly.- Auto-adjust. The auto adjust seems to make the colors on the screen perfect, which is absolutely ideal for younger children! No fiddling around with controls, just let it do it itself!CONS:- Reminder. Every time we turn the computer on, or switch to a different program, a little green reminder pops up in the upper right hand corner which tells us how we've got the computer hooked up. While it's appreciated when we first turn the computer on, having that reminder pop up every time we switch programs is a bit annoying.So lots of pros (including the price - so cheap for a 22" monitor!) and few cons makes this monitor, to me, absolutely idea. I know that the company isn't well known, and generally I prefer electronics from well-known companies, but with the price that this one was at, it was too affordable of a deal to pass up!
I've only had my printer for maybe 3 years...everything has worked wonderfully with the exception of the printing function (the most important!). It never really handled photo paper very well and now it just won't print! It keeps saying that there is a paper jam and that the ink cradle can't move. Super annoying...I would not recommend this printer!
My requirement was to have a lens protector that wouldn't degrade the image quality. This filter delivers it. It has excellent build and optical qualities and has the additional benefit of improved outdoor images due to UV filtering (well, that is the main use intended by the manufacturer).
the headset that came with the software I bought didn't work at all. So I was quite pleased when I bought this one and it worked perfectly.
I first bought this reader to try to save some deleted pictures on my D-490Z digital cam. No sucess. Ok, that was just a thing to try to save them, but I tell ya, don't buy it if you want to recover OLYMPUS D490Z deleted pictures. But, after all I got impressed by the speed that my pictures now are downloaded! It's a lot faster, a lot easyer tham by a serial cable. The installion is amazinly easy: it was my first USB device! I'm only having one problem... some pictures that I download trough the reader get damanged... but if I download it trought cam's serial cable, it is a normal photo, without any error. Don't know if it is camera's fault, card's fault or reader's fault... After all, I say it: it's a very good accessorie for a digicam w/o usb connection!
The JoyCam is a nifty little camera, the picture size is just about right for instant photos. The handle to pull out your pictures does feel a bit flimsy, but it seems to serve it's purpose well. The photo quality is good but not great, although I took some indoor pictures, which usually turn out really dark, and the photos turned out really well. As long as you are not looking to be the next Mapplethorpe, the JoyCam is an ideal way to go. Not too spendy, either, which in my opinion is the best part of it!
For starters, I didnt expect anything more than the lowest of quality from this sound device.And, I was not let down when my expectations came through.With a few adjustments, I was able to improve the output volume significantly! Just follow these simple steps:1. Make certain to disable your other sound devices. This eliminates hardware conflicts and some static/feedback issues I was having.2. Make CERTAIN you are using a USB 2.0 or otherwise POWERED USB port. This is a "well duh" since you need a powered port for the stuff inside to do what it does! :)3. MAKE CERTAIN that you adjust the output volumes of BOTH the computers volume controls AND your actual media playing software. If you do not LOWER them significantly, and are using POWERED SPEAKERS, you will get HORRIBLE AUDIO.4. After adjusting the software volume and OS based amplifications, then adjust your POWERED SPEAKERS to raise the volume to a level you find appealing.Headphone users will not need to deal with most of this because they are not using speakers with another amplifier.What most of you are going to experience, is an obscene amplification of your audio PRIOR to being output by yet another amplification process. Simple terms: The sound is already "loud" before your speakers "turn it up"Just make the output sound less in volume before it reaches your speakers, and you can avoid this over amplification issue and enjoy decent sound from this cheapy solution. I am satisfied with my purchase now that I have spent the time to adjust it to what it actually needed in the first place. (as soon as I reread the description I realized that it had it's own amplifier. so it was then an issue of removing the extra volume and PRESTO!)So dont worry about these other reviews, the device works, and well enough to justify the price. Just realize that you are paying for the most basic of solutions, and not a full on replacement for the audio port you likely ripped out while tripping over your cables :P
It is solidly built with good length cord. Wearing is very comfortable, although it is a little bulky (not heavy).The sound quality is very good for anything twice its price range. But when I compare it with Sennheiser PX-200, I found that it is not as detailed on the top end as PX-200. The bass is very strong, but slightly boomy. For certain types of music, I may even prefer this headphone over PX-200 because of the good bass.It is more efficient than PX-200. The acoustic output is stronger for the same electric input.It really deserves more 4 stars considering its price. I highly recommend it!
case arrived as stated by shipper,no problems. its compact, neat and complements the portable harddrive i purchased with it.
The quality of the ear cushions is fine ... the problem is they are not 7 inches by 4.2 inches which was the product description said. These were intended to be used as replacement cushions for a large headphone unit but the ones received are actually for small headphones so they are not at all useable. And there is no refund available, only a replacement if you send these back - so all in all a wasted purchase. The product description should be changed.
This product was bought as a gift. The recipient just popped in a battery, downloaded the appropriate software from Microsoft, plugged in the receiver and the mouse works great! Recommend!
awesome scanner..but then i didnt pay the $100+ for the scanner only...intially it was printing fine.. then one day it decided to play jam --paper jam..by this time i had printed maybe 500-600 pages only..the original toner was still going strong..and soon after that it totally stopped printing..then one day it suddenly stopped jamming and worked fine for another 100 or so pages.. but this morning the jamming came back..and this time its worse..the moment paper leaves the tray the printer jams..Another issue with this is that canon doesnt really support this printer for the 64bits windows7 OS... Yet they are still selling it!!!
This is a wonderful camera. My husband got it for me so I could take photos of my products to place on web. I had looked at some cameras a few years back and quite frankly could not figure the things out. I figured it would be the same with this. The first few attempts to use it were very meager to say the least as I am not up on digital cameras. However, within a few tries and reading the book, I find this camera to be the best invention I have ever tried! It is easy to use and it gives clear, sharp images that will blow you mind away! I am still learning how to use it, but I certainly recommend this camera to anyone. If you are looking for a camera to shoot nature shots of distant mountains,etc., you may want to consider a different model, as this camera is a bit limited on distant shots. For general use, this is the one I think you would be happy with!
Slightly more snug when plugging it into the phone but charges and syncs in any orientation. So far so good.
Get an olympus that plugs directly into your comptuer instead!The original recorder that I ordered back in August was this Sony. In order to hook it up to your computer you need the software that comes with the recorder and a cable. If you misplace the CD and need to load it onto your computer again then you are out of luck because it is very difficult to find the software on-line (I am good at finding that kind of stuff and I never found it). The recording quality was ok (not as good as the Olympus). After a few months and a lot of time spent transferring the files to my computer and then converting them to MP3 format (if you don't convert them then the file size is huge), I ended up borrowing my mom's (cheap in comparison) "Olympus Digital Voice Recorder with Direct PC Link as a back up and I have not gone back. My $150 (I think I paid more over the summer) Sony recorder now sits in my bag and I only use the $79.99 "Olympus Digital Voice Recorder with Direct PC Link". I would give it away but it is such a pain I don't think people would put up with it for long even if it was free.Switching to the Olympus has saved me so much time and the end recordings are so much better.I highly recomend an Olympus instead!
Instructions for using the software is lacking. If you get "Can't find any photoviewer" error, plug in the device, turn it on and select "USB Update", then run the software. Do a Fix size or Free size selection on all your pictures and the will appear in the correct proportions. Otherwise they may be stretched out of shape.
It's an ink cartridge for a fax machine. It did outlast the fax machine so I'd say that it was worth the cost.
Bought in 2001 and now the shuttler can hardly respond. Also focus is always a problem.
It's cheap, but to view an LCD screen through it on my car stereo deck (I didn't get this for a Palm) it's pretty crappy.
This player doesn't support DTS sorround sound. Even the cheapest DVD player supports it but not this one. which is kind of odd. If you don't care that feature, this is a good player
I'm on amazon to buy another pair. After over 2 years of running 5x/week, these headphones only now need to be replaced. The design is great if ear buds fall out of your ears or if you don't like having something on top of your head. Very lightweight. Love them!
A very cheaply made pair of phones. Muddy, artificial sound; the cups squash your ears; and they don't keep any outside noise out. The cable looks weak. On the plus side they are portable, look OK, and you can crank the bass all the way without the phones distorting. But for the price, they just feel and sound too cheap to be worth it. Bass heads might like them for the bass. Honestly, unless you listen to hip hop or other deep bass music where you want the bass artificially enhanced, I don't see why you would buy these phones. They look like they might break quickly.
I purchased this remanufactured deck so I could copy my VCR tapes and an occassional DVD onto my Panasonic DMR=EH50 DVD and hard drive recorder. I am almost finished and the only complaint I have is that when I insert a VCR tape it immediately ejects but accepts them on the second insertion. This is a very minor inconvenience considering the low price I paid for this deck. It looks brand new and smells brand new. It has much more refinement than I expected for the price of it. I have been buying other remanufactured products as well and find this to be a money saving way to acquire quality products.
I think the porduct has good quality but it you wear these to workout. Look else where, They feel out about 50 times during a 30 min workout! Very annoying I will not wear them again!! But if I was standing still the quality of sounds if very good. Disappointed :(
I was so disappointed after spending 3 hours trying to figure out how to print borderless on a 4x6 photo paper.It turns out that I needed special tabbed paper. See this article from HP.http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc;=us&docname;=bpy21061&product;=72891&dlc;=en&lang;=en
The only reason I did not give 5 stars is that the IR blaster failed only 1 day after using the unit. Toshiba CS sent me a new one (a more robust design) and it has been working fine with my cable box ever since. I have had the unit about 3 weeks and it works great. The dvd burner is wonderful and I have been converting Hi8mm home movies to dvd with it. The interface is easy to use and understand. If you have not watched tv with tivo, you don't know what you are missing. We couldn't live without it!! Great move Toshiba....I love my "Toshivo"
After i puting it together,i have 12 volts for mic preamp and using that power supply i bring it down to 9v for DTMF ENCODER GENERATOR WITH PIC FROM EBAY So i have split the line (12 volts ) one for pre-amp and one for Power Supply. So the Velleman 1A 1.5V-35V Power Supply Kit work real good.
I was satisfied with the sound quality and microphone fidelity, but the headset wasn't very comfortable. People who wear glasses should beware that the headset will press your ears against your head, catching the temple piece of your glasses in between (This happens regardless of how large you adjust the headset).I can wear the headset for about 20 minutes before the discomfort becomes too distracting.
but I think this product is great. I've been on several 6 mile jogs with it, jostled it around, sweated all over it, and it still works like a charm. And so far its played every MP3 I've feed it. Battery life is better than other players used by some of my buddies.If it does get dropped and broken. Its only $35 to get back in business, as long as the Jumpdrive doesn't get damaged. I like that concept.I use some of my drive space for data transfer as well, the user interface allows me to "surf" to whatever folder has the MP3s I want to listen to at the time.
When I Purchased My Quite Comfort 3 Noise Cancelling Headphones Form Bose I Was Really Impressed. So I Figured That If The Headphones Was Amazing, The CD Player Had To Be Too. Man Was I Wrong. Ok I Purchasede My First One From eBay For Like 60 Buck's Including Shipping. So When I Got It In The Mail I Put The Batteries In And Started Using. So About A Month Passes And One Day I Go To Put A CD In, It Won't Do Anything. So I Change The Batteries, Nothing. I Must Have Tried I Know Two Hours I Know Trying To Fix It. So Anyway I Think Well Mabe I Just Got A Bad One, So I Go On Amazon This time And Find Another One For Like 50 Buck's. I Get It In The Mail And Basicly The Same Thing Happens To It About Two Months Later. I've Had Alot Of CD Players, And Usually One Lasts Me On The Average 1 To 2 Years. Never Have I Had One Do This. I Currnetly Have A 16 Dollar One I Bought From Wal-mart. It's A Shame When One That Costs 16 Dollars Is Better That A 60 Dollar One. I Like Bose, They Are A Great Company And Have Very High Quality Products, But This Is One That They Should Really Be Ashamed Off. They Can Do Alot Better Than That.
This little radio kicks- especially when you consider the price. Good sound and works fine- but the remote is not good for much of a range-unless the battery they sent in mine is getting low. Good looking unit too-I get compliments on it! We put it out on our deck - didn't want an expensive on out there. Again, no Bose, but good for the price.
What a great system. The Koss system only costs half the price of the average home theater system and performs as well. It has to be the best system under [$$$]. It plays DVDs smoothly. You would not have problems with skipping unless the DVD disc is bad. I see nothing wrong with the remote control buttons that other reviews complained about; it's pretty simple.If you have a medium size room (about 15ft x 15ft) to put this in, it's the perfect system for you. The sound is clear and pretty powerful, enough for some folks. I can easily hear the surround sounds and distinguish which direction it's coming from. Also, the design of the housing is very stylish and will impress a lot of guests.This is a great system for anyone (especially college students like me) on a budget.
This little guy gets the job done, its not expensive at all and I'm about to order my second one.####Update:Okay, I ordered my second adapter and it came in, guess what? The product was defective, the 3.5mm jack wouldn't fit, seems like something is messed up internally. I contacted them via e-mail, hope all goes well!***Update 9/9/11***I have contacted the sellers and they sent another one... which was defective as well, I gave up. I haven't had a chance to update the review but, I contacted them a while ago and they sent yet another defective product. Your taking a chance when buying these, try to buy at least 2 to ensure yourself at least 1 useful adapter.( Taking 1 star off for bad quality)[ * * * - - ]
I've got a LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1673S burner (Revision JS02) in my fast G4 Mac running OS X Tiger and burning with Toast Titanium 7. Although my burner is nominally 16X-capable, it only burns at about 6X in my setup, probably due to the slow (ATA 33) bus it's on.I've used a number of different brands of 8X and 16X disks, both +R and -R, and have had a verification failure rate of less than 2% -- so few, in fact, that I often don't bother verifying video DVD's anymore when burning TDK or Maxell discs. (I always verify data DVD's, since errors in those are not ignorable.) But with Memorex, I've gotten about 20% failures, including a couple of aborted burns! In one case, the disc had a blank band between two burned ones!The Memorex discs I'm referring to have Manufacturer ID "CMC MAG, AM3". According to videohelp.com, these are sold under at least 7 different brand names. The reviews there are rather mixed, which is not IMHO good enough!I have not, BTW, have had any problems with the Memorex DVD+R discs I've tried. But I stopped using them because one of my players won't recognize the +R format.
I have worn out a set of tyres taking my Linkstation to the retailer after repeated drive failures - 5 in 5 weeks.I found that, apart from the very dud mechanicals, the Manual was close to useless and the online advice very lackingI am now going out there for the last time to obtain a refund and buy a decent serverDo yourself a favour and DO NOT BUY BUFFALO
I bought my first router - a Microsoft one. After seven hours I could not get it to work. Second router, Linksys, installed during a TV commercial break!This print server on the other hand, is a completely different story! I slid in the CD, ran the easy install program.....then nothing. My PC would never find the print server...... 1.5 hours later I called Linksys tech support..... 40 minutes later the tech support hung up on me.....I called right back (got someone else) and spent another 1.5 hours on the phone.....I have 3.7 hours total invested in this beast and absolutely no chance of ever getting it to work. Didn't work in Windows ME, nor Windows XP. I found it on one computer through Bi-Admin - and on the other with the setup program; but neither would ever let me print!
It is suffice for carrying around. It has a clip and a difficult belt clip that is a strap velcroed back onto itself. Would do better with a committed belt loop.
5/5 stars for a quality productIt add light and UV effect inside your computerAnyone looking to sharpen up the looks of their rig
The unit arrived promptly and in brand new condition. I found the directions easy to follow. The main reason I got this item was so that I could convert my LPs and tapes to CDs. I was able to do this easily and found the sound quality to be very good.
The price of this product is very good. It's a much better alternative to the expensive and boring iPod nano, and you don't have to fool around with iTunes, but the thing that really bothers me is the expansion slod. This is what enticed me to this product. I was able to add 2GB for only 30 bucks. Well, every time you turn it on, it has to "refresh" the player and add all 2GB to the player. Therefore, everytime i listen to it, I have to wait about 10 minutes for the data on the expansion card to load on the product. Also due to programming and whatnot, you really only get about 3.7GB of space, and 1.7GB if you buy the "2GB" MicroSD card.
DON'T BUY THIS PRINTER !!The ink cartridges hold only 5 ml of ink and cost around $15. That means that it's gonna cost you $15 for only 135 pages !! If you print out a book with 260 pages its gonna cost you $30 !! You'll go broke using this printer.The low price is just a hook, do not be fooled as I was. HP is a bad company with no respect for its costumers.
If you're having a hard time deciding which brand to choose when looking for blank CDs, don't hesitate with TDK. Although they were a little bit pricier than lower brands, it's worth it. Other blank CDs seem to fail, while I haven't had a bad CD with these. If you burn mp3 cds, I fit almost 8.5 HOURS on these CD!!! (not talking about audio burning, but mp3). Anyways, I have heard of JVC (Taiyo Yuden) with their "high quality" and I will be trying their brand too, but it is a bit pricier. But if you are just looking for everyday music burning CDs, get these.would recommend
I got these last night, set them up and wow! The sound is so clean, perfect for my needs in a bedroom. The bass is not overpowering but can be felt given the size. I highly recommend these speakers as fronts for a small to medium sized room or possibly the rears in a surround setup.
While this lens is not perfect, it is lightweight and does a fairly good job. Using it on a Canon 5D, it takes good landscape and architectural images. Its size is amazing in its compactness and lightness. It is fairly sharp from edge to edge and has distance indicators meaning one can set the lens to manual and use it with preset hyperfocal distance. The lens itself is noisy and without USM, it is not as smooth in focusing as a more expensive lens. But for the price, it is highly recommended for those days when carrying a heavier lens just is not an option.
A great camera.. I like the face detection technology and the shake control works really well. Canon's the best anyways!!
I must say, this is my very first Digital Camera and it's great!First of all, the flash is powerful! I took a picture of my roommate in his room with the lights off....so I just changed the mode in my camera to &quot;Night Mode&quot;...the picture came out bright! Great for bars, clubs, etc (small enough too)!The Menu is extremely easy to use. It took me about 5-10 minutes and I got used to the options.The pics come out very clear.
Been using this for a couple months now....works great!! Very easy to use- just pull off the top and bottom covers, put in your memory card and plug into the USB. That's it! It makes retrieving pictures from my camera very easy, better than carrying around the USB cord!
Aight, so my f'in zoon comes to my crib aight. And den itz liek a f'in refurb o sumfin. I plugged it into compy, thats my computa, and it sposed tashow you da same color as what ma zoon iz, which is red of course because it reflects most of the colors except red to appear red. But anywho, f'n compy ova here sayz its white, and i was liek whadduxup widat, and so i assume its a refurb o sumfin, but otha than that its fine so i guess i wont sue their azz o sumfin, yeah.J-dawg, keepin it real.
The player has performed exceptionally.If you have difficulty using the remote, hire a 12 year old to do it. Although a little tricky at first, it does work as advertized.The audio and picture quality are superb. I have confirmed that all media discs are not created equally. I have had to return a couple of DVD's due to distortion or hanging up but the replacements performed fine.I highly recommend this product to any movie or audio enthusiast.
These things sound awesome. I mean if you'd like to spend the money you can get these and be blown away by them. The Highs are crips (thanks to that horn), the Midrange is all there, and the Sub reproduces the lows without distortion.I'm a bit skeptical about the reliablity of these but the sound quality is great. I was listening to them and enjoyed everymoment of it. Plus this has some major power in them.I'd prefer if the logitech z-2200's if you like comparable sound quality for a lesser price, but if you got money to spare... dish it out for these.
player will not recognize external media card,since i got it for 43, price i guess is sorta OK.if anyone know the trick to this emailkaiotes@mail.com
i could say that i am more than satisfied with this product. it's material and quality are excellent. there is nothing less than it is described on the ergotron site. in fact the package contains "more" than i have expected. it contains all the accesories and tools that ate needed to mount yor monitor on the arm.(2 sizes of vesa mount and 2 types of desk mount[on the side of the desk or through a hole]). some may say that it is expensive but i dont believe that i could find something cheaper but that good.top quality.top buy
I put a pair of these in an 18' Caravelle boat and they sound great. System includes 2 Boss MR50W 5.25-Inch 2-Way Marine Speakers, 2 Boss MR60W 6.5-Inch 2-Way Marine Speakers, Boss MR690 6" x 9" 2-Way Coaxial Marine Speaker hooked up to a MB Quart Marine NAU460 180-Watt A/B-Class 4-Channel Amplifier. Also have a Bazooka MAA1500 500-Watt Marine Mono Amplifier hooked up to a pair of Boss MR100 10-Inch Marine Subwoofers and I couldn't ask for a better sounding system. These Boss speakers may be cheaper than the other brands but they sound awesome.
Many of these exact units were installed at both Denver and Colorado Springs airports in Colorado about 5 years ago. being they are airports they have been used quite constantly as information displays and no issues with burn in or black out. A certain other person has put a 1 star rating and even posted a pic showing spot of black out. From the pic you can tell the unit was probably in a foyer entry way with windows behind showing the inside. This would be ok in Florida but not in Utah where winter temps will cause areas near doorways to dip very low and thus damage units. Also of note is the actual black spot on screen. These are designed with 2 sides of lighting power and actual bulbs running across entire screen. Normal malfunction would mean either one side blacks out or entire screen, NOT "spots". This is indicative of cold temps interfering with the function of actual bulbs. I have seen this many times before as people don't think about it when putting up displays in June and then also don't think about it later while sitting in their nice cozy office in December. Not until about February or March when the low temps have taken toll (mostly due to condensation forming and thawing numerous times per day) do they call us for repair or replacement and act bewildered until we explain how the area placed is so very important. needless to say we remount them further from door for them. LCD displays and tv are pretty much the same but Samsung is ONE of the best and the old saying holds true - Go with one of the 5 'S' brands.
The Linksys OGV200 has saved my Vonage. My side of the call has always been perfect. Often and only after Comcast took over from Adelphia, the downstream side of Vonage calls broke up so much that the people I called could not understand the conversation and it became necessary to disconnect and use a cellphone. After accidentally running across the OGV200, I made the purchase with little hope that it would solve my Vonage/Comcast problem. Was I ever wrong. To my knowledge, since I installed this little device, Vonage has been perfect to the point it's almost unbelievable. Worth note is that this problem did not exist with Adelphia, only Comcast. My Comcast service has been fine, but Comcast obviously changed some things when they took over Adelphia that did not agree with Vonage.
Seems like a very good product. Especially when Amazon puts it on sale ! I bought a second one after being very happy about the first one i purchased !!!
i am a new owner of this webcam and i must say it surpasses my expectations of what i was looking for. the picture quality is simply superb. dont have too much negative on the product except for the size.dont let the pics fool u its a lot bigger than shown in the picture displays. i was quite surprised when i recieved the package and a little disappointed.Fits nicely on the screen i have a 19" flat screen and it sits snuggly on there. more than enough usb cord to connect with. Did a few interent calls with it andwas told the sound is crystal clear. The right light function on here is superb as even when the lights is off the image looks clear as day so that a big plus. overall its a good buy and a great deal that amazon got going probablly won't find it cheaper anywhere else. only negative like i said before is the size of the product.
If you read most of the reviews on this site or on the web you will see that the battery life sucks and you can count on spending $70+ to replace it by sending it to Cowon. The player itself is good, but that's about it. Dont waste your money
This is a nice charger for the price. It doesn't charge nearly as quickly as I'd hoped, but I can get a full charge in a couple hours, no problem. It does its job and does it well. Can't ask for more than that!
I installed the 2 dimms of 256 in my Dell Inspion 7500, It really boost it up, I was thinking of replacing the system but with this upgrade It will be usefull for a lot more time.
I really like the slim case and the colors. They make great gifts and the recording quality is very good.
I bought this skin as part of promotion. Its a nice Skin but too expensive to buy at a full price.
I am very pleased with this purchase. Al my stuff fits inside and the price is very good compared to similar products.Quality of materials is also good. I am very happy.
I purchased this camera for my daughter to use in her photography class. This is a great entry level camera that is light in weight and easy to use. The quality of the photographs are remarkable. I also purchased a Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens, that I recommend highly as well.
For years I could never find a thermos that actually was worth the money. They either leaked, didn't keep it hot or cold, or broke or were cheaply made. This thing seems virtually unbreakable, but best of all, it's leak proof. I put boiling water in it and put in my tea bags, close it up and it's good to go. I throw it down on my truck bed floor and the tea stays in without any problem. But best of all, it keeps it hot or cold all day long. This is the ultimate thermos. It seems a bit big to lug around, but i Find it perfect for work and will last you all day thanks to it's size. Buy it, it's great. Don't worry.
I dont received my yamaha yst800 but i test this sub with my HT and sound great vs other yamaha sub
This is a great camera for anyone, whether a skilled photographer or just learning. There is a larger variety of settings that are easy to control, and the zoom and picture quality is amazing. I would recommend this camera to anyone that's looking for quality digital memories!
Then this is a great DVD up converter. This player also reads DVD data disk. MPEG3 audio files are good and replayed without any up or down conversion. JPEGS on the other hand are down converted before up converted to the full 1080p format. Major loss of resolution. Oppo clearly put features in for viewing jpegs in slide shows, however they totally missed the boat on resolution. Had I known this, I probably would have waited before I bought. Unfortunately, the tech specs on this player do not specify the JPEG resolution capabilities.Up conversion of movies, by its nature, creates graininess. Oppo offers noise reduction that smooths this out, however you then get haloing around moving objects which is an artifact of noise reduction. The haloing gets obnoxious at the higher noise reduction settings.
My wife bought this for me and I love it! The previous PDAs I have owned were not nearly as high tech. I certainly could not say more about the wonderful camera features than the other reviewer. As for all the other features all I can say is they work great. I have had mine about six months now and I have used them all and I have not had any problems. I mainly use it for my DVD and CD databases and games, but all the capabilities are amazing. I also highly recommend getting the Belkin USB Sync/Charge cable. It sure beats using a Sync/Charge Cradle since it is easy to carry anywhere.
Love it! Lots of room and compartments inside. Comfortable to carry (you can't see the shoulder strap in the picture, but it's padded and comfy), looks good too. Most importantly, my laptop is very protected and I lug it around a lot. Great buy!
I didn't have the problem with the 5 second delay. BUT this unit has no recorder and if you want to record content from your TV you MUST connect this through your cable BOX. There is no way to hook it up directly to your cable wire. Which was no big deal except I had to play "musical" DVD players because I bought it to put in a room with no cable box.The picture quality is fine and so far it works well.
When I first got the Rio Cali it seemed to work fine, however after just a few months of light use it started to have problems. Initally the forward button would stop working and then a few weeks later it stopped working all together. This is stated to be a "sport" player and I only used it with light exercise and never dropped it. I've heard similar problems with this player, I'd look at another brand.
This product was purchased for use with an Olympus camera. It came pre-formatted for the camera and was working immediately after it was inserted into the slot.
I commute 25 miles a day on my bicycle to work and back. I live about 20 miles from Philadelphia Pa, and love this radio. I have had no problems with reception, I get all of my stations. The headphones are great and don't get in the way of my helmet or other gear. The cord is long enough I can actually attach the radio to the bike instead of my arm. The batteries have already lasted 3 weeks with intensive use. I have no problems with this radio and am extremely happy with my purchase.
I own several pairs of these headphones. They're great for use with any electronic. I use them with my ipod, laptop, etc. at home or on the go. Compared to the overpriced earbuds that came with my ipod, these stay in a whole lot better and sound better too. I would recommend these to anyone.
The CD's are for being used for live recording, finalizing the disc usually produces a 'Recording Error' although they do work.Also the surface is a little too slippery, making writing on it with a sharpie not as good as others.
I was pleasantly surprised with the compact size of this radio. It is a versatile little item: full-power 40 channels of CB, 10 NOAA channels (not available with all CB brands, but Midland seemed to recognize the importance of this feature), and an included adapter that turns the unit into a mobile. Be careful when you compare; this adapter isn't always included and could cost $20+. Also note it's range as a portable is limited, but then again, that's the nature of the portable CB beast.
ALWAYS HAVE GOOD LUCK USING HP INK CARTRIDGE AND THIS WAS CHEAPER THAN GOING TO THE STORE. HAVEN'T USED IT YET BUT I'M SURE THERE WON'T BE A PROBLEM.
I've worked in the audiovisual business for over 25 years, both for a rental company and now, a university. I've used several brands of tripod screens over the years and the Da Lite Picture King is by far the best I've used. It's a sturdy, well made screen that holds up to daily usage. This one is 70"x70" but the screen surface height can easily be adjusted to fit the format of the projected image, i.e. 4:3, 16:9 or whatever. The overall height of the screen can go to over 10' to help make the image visible for those in the back row. It's also got a "keystone eliminator" that allows you to angle the screen for situations where the projector is close by on a low table. All in all, an excellent screen that I highly recommend.
I got one of this for my birthday recently and this little do-hickey is the coolest thing ever. I also got the mp3 player module and I hook it up to these two baby Sony speakers that I've had for ages and it puts out a nice sound. I've got my boss, my piano teacher, and my best friend wanting one of these now. The capabilities of this little wonder are only limited by the many many modules available for it. It does all that a Palm does and then some.
I'm always a little apprehensive from ordering from someone I'm not familiar... even though they are partnered with Amazon. But I really liked the deal for these speaker mounts and thought I would give them a try. I'm very happy I did. They were the best price I found and the items arrived in just a two days with only basic shipping via UPS (Shipped from Eagan, Mn to St. Louis Mo). I didn't expect that. I put the order in late Wednesday night and figured there was no way I would have it by the weekend, but to my surprise, it was waiting at home for me Friday afternoon! I was so happy for that as I was able to put these up without any issues that Saturday.The instructions were very simple. All pictures with few if any wording, but still easy enough to follow. The speaker arm doesn't snug up tight with the wall mount so it has the ability to easily swing from side to side. I imagine it's designed this way, but I would prefer a snugger fit. Others may like it like this so that they can easily direct their speakers in a direction of choice. The wall brackets are built like a tank! I imagine if one were able to get all 4 bolts in a stud they would be able to hang from these! I only used one bolt for my small bookshelf speakers (under 20 lbs) and I'm confident that was plenty. These brackets may be overkill for my use. I may put the second bolt in just for peace of mind, but I don't see why 4 are necessary for small to mid-sized speakers. You really have to have some big time heavy speakers on this to need all bolts. So if you have some large and heavy speakers, I feel this bracket would be able to hold them up. The brackets are very adjustable and can take quite a range in size, but I wouldn't go larger then 10" on the base. Since these brackets seem to be able to handle larger speakers, I would have like to see a safety cable feature to attach just in case. One can easily fabricate a safety cable themselves, but it would have been nice to have it included.Price=4 stars!Delivery/service = 5 stars!Installation = 4 stars!Great and timely service can make or break a company and after my experience I will order from Price Pros again. Thank you for your prompt service and competitive prices.
The product worked great and sloved my issue of having the power supply at the bottom of the computer case while the connector to the motherboard was at the top. Great price too.
I bought this switcher for our kids' TV. We had a DVD player and various video games to hook to one older TV with one set of RCA style inputs (Red, white, yellow). It works well, is simple to operate, and took no time to set up. It does have compatibility with S-video cables used by DVD players for a better picture. However, it won't convert between RCA and S-video or vice versa. That is, if you go with S-video on the output, then all the input devices have to use the S-video input. That's not a fault, it wasn't designed to do that especially at this price point. So, I have all four inputs using the RCA connectors and the picture is perfect on our kids' older standard definition TV.
I have a power mac g5 with no remote or ir port. I had to use my keyboard to activate front row. This makes things so much easier. It was either a wireless keyboard/mouse or this. I opted for this. Since my computer is not next to my tv the rf on this product made things way easier. No need to point towards the computer. It would be an even greater product if it worked with other programs besides front row.
I recently bought this camcorder... not expecting too much... I was glad I [got the] SuperVHS model because the images are razor sharp - rivalling MiniDV camcorders to an untrained eye. I transfered the video to my computer via my ATI All-In-Wonder Pro video card's S-VHS input and the results were amazing, using my inexpensive ... VideoWave editing software I was able to bump up the color and saturation to highly satisfying levels. The image stabalization feature works great, I filmed from a bicycle with not problems. Fun. THe only gripes I have with it are the lack of a microphone jack and that you have to buy the optional remote control to access many of the advanced recoring features. All together a good camera for not much money.
Waste of money, didnt fir my ear very well, and not that great o sound
I upgraded to this cam from my IBM PC Camera Pro Max. I was having trouble getting my other cam to work with chat programs (namely Yahoo! IM) and I wasn't too impressed with my other cam's washed out picture, so I felt it was time to upgrade. I went with this cam even though some people weren't happy with it (i.e. Amazon reviews). I am fully satisfied with this camera. It has the best picture you'll find in this price range and the software that comes with it is both powerful and user friendly. The Logitech IM Video Companion is for MSN and AOL IM cam support. The motion detector is great for spying on others in the house, or a security cam our your window. Logitech still makes the best cams bar-none. I took a tip from a previous reviewer and bought my own Ambico tripod at [local store]. If you're looking for one, it's about 4 inches in length and comes in a small package that hangs on a wall in the camera department. Don't look for a big box, you'll not find it. It's well worth the investment. Why struggle with the flawed stand that comes with it? I had my tripod ready and waiting when my cam arrived---works great! I went with the refurbished one which has worked flawlessly so far. If you're looking for a cam with great picture quality and a nice software package look no further. Sure, there are lesser cams, but you get what you pay for.
One major problem with this computer is that the memory it comes with (128MB) is not quite enough for it to run a graphics heavy operating system like Windows XP. I get very annoying Virtual Memory warnings often and am now looking to buy some more memory for the computer.Also, after two months of ownership, the monitor has blown out. I'm not quite sure what's wrong with it, but the whole situation has left me with a bad taste in my mouth and I have vowed to never purchase e-machines products again.So if you're looking to buy an e-machines computer, more than likely you'll be adding more memory to it down the road. Also keep in mind that it does not come with a CD/DVD drive. In my opinion, you'd most likely be better off purchasing a different brand of computer, even if it is a bit more expensive.
well they sound pretty much the same, enve when it comes to the sound quality. i was never disappointed for this buy and i've tried all sorts of headphonesand for those who hate those in-ear phones this is the best alternative. its great
I like to slip my iPod in my pocket, and unfortunately, most of the cases out there are too big to be comfortable. This case was exactly what I was looking for. It clips to the top and the bottom. It is a very clear screen. It does not protect the top side (with the power and headphone jack) or the bottem (with the charger/connection port). I was only worried about keeping the screen scratch-free, so this wasn't a big deal, but it could be to someone who is worried about every single surface of the iPod. I wouldn't rely on this alone to protect the screen from scratches. I put a thin plastic film cover on the front, and then this case, and as a result, the screen looks as good as the day I bought it. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
We used this CD player for playing radio and the other day it just broke down completely - when I plug the power cord, there are no lights, no response from it. It was working OK before that and we only used it for a few month before it broke down. I wish I have bought a more expensive one in the first place, cause now I'll have to buy it anyways, and the money spent on this one are lost :(
I Love this item. I've had one since the Intuous 3 came out years ago. They are rugged and LEFTIES like myself can use it with ease. I highly recommend it.
product is very compact, portable and easy to carry. it comes in a small case, which fits onto your belt. the vision is very nice and accurate, and the price was very low, but of fine quality.
These are very good headphones, considering cost and my usual roughness with them. The sound quality is quite good, when considering their price, and they don't look or feel flimsy like some others that I have ordered. My only real complaint is that the cord is a bit two short for my liking.
This is a good Camera if you just want point and click. No having to worry about file formats (only does jpg) and focusing .If you need to do things manualy buy another camera. The LCD is easy to use and the internal battery is nice touch since you don't have to buy batteries. The main drawback is if you forget to charge it you can't just buy batteries. The software is easy to use both on the camera and supplied for the pc. It also supports a sd card which is really nice as well. Like I said before this camera is for those of us who just want to take quick pictures when were out without much hassle.Overall I am happy because that is all I want out of a camera. Much better then buying disposables or a cheap 35mm camera.
Media is CMC MAG AM3Writes good in my Pioneer 112D Drive.Print surface (to hub) is fair from my Pixma 6700.Verbatim makes a better disc both print and media wise.
This only holds the camera+lens and a few rolls of film. No room for an extra lens, no room for a flash, no room for an extra body. Get something else.
I bought this coffeemaker for my husband. He absolutely loves it. He complained that our regular coffee maker made very weak coffee. This percolator makes very rich dark coffee. I t only takes about 10 minutes to percolate and it is very easy to clean.
I recentley purchased this reciever and do not like it. Every time I'm watching a movie in surround the reciever overloads when the volume is at around 40. I can't enjoy the true surround sound at a good level.
My new Olympus camera refused to work with the batteries that I used with my old camera. This combo of batteries/charger solved that problem. Good reviews led me to this purchase and I am very satisfied with the result.
We received the screen un-assembled. The instructions were easy to understand, it took just 2 people to assemble the screen and it looks wonderful on our wall. 109.5" x 63". It completed our home theater!
This is by far the coolest gadget my computer has seen. The battery life is 10 hours which is plenty time, and the 5 gig hard drive has plenty of room to hold all of my songs. I had trouble filling the whole thing up. Like always Mac did not skimp on the OS. It is clean and simple. I would recomend this to anyone in school or wants to listen to music while working out, it is great for that too.
I purchased this product from a vendor on Ebay based on some of the reviews from people on Amazon. And to some extent the people who said that they could not get this device to work on their Mac Mini's and other Mac's are right. I had the same problem! I was getting ready to throw it out the window until a friend of mine suggested that I change the cable (USB 2.0) forget Firewire. Lo and behold it works!!! As for the customer service part of Belkin, don't waste your time, they are TOTALLY USELESS!!!!! They kept giving me the run around. The ironic part of this is that the cable that I used was from my Nikon digital camera. So in short, get rid of the cables that came with this product and it will work as advertised.
I thought I smelled smoke for a couple of days around the house but couldn't figure out the source. Then I tried to print something on my Lexmark Z65n and noticed that the printer was not powered up and I couldn't turn it on with the power switch. I pulled the power supply out of the printer body (strange design) and it was red-hot and melted. Very dangerous piece of equipment here and something really bad is going to happen unless there is a recall. This is the third Z65n I've had since Lexmark has had to send me two replacements for other problems. I'm not impressed to say the least.
I bought 4pcs of xerox c123 drum and lately i found that 2pcs are bad which shows error message 'replace drum' with blank printout,at first i taught it was printer problem but when i changed another drum out of the batch of 4 it stopped the error message with fine print.It's painful i lost such a huge amount since i placed my order on May 24th,2011 sold by Electronics and its more than 3 months plus now for claims.
The ink is high-quality and rates 5 stars but the price of these ink cartridges is absurdly high! So I knock off 2 stars for that. From what I can tell, all printer companies do this: sell inexpensive printers/copies and make their money on expensive ink. A wonderful feature of my Canon MX7600 is that if I print only in black, the printer still draws out ink from the color cartridges! What a way to ensure you keep coming back quickly for more expensive ink! I'm still waiting for some enterprising company to make a reliable printer/copier and sell high-quality ink at a reasonable price.
Original equiptment has 2, at least 6 ft power cords, giving you a 12 ft. + area from outlet to use computer. This has 2- 3 ft. cords, giving you only a 6 ft reach from outlet to rear of computer, not nearly enough. Seems to have excellent power, I really think my computer is faster than with my original equiptment, but maybe with the damaged cord it was not getting all the power it should have had. If you do not need a long distance from outlet, I would recommend this cord, but if you plan on plugging it in and sitting anywhere other than right on top of outlet, pass this one up. I checked Amazon add, it does not give you the lenght of the cord. I did not realize when I bought that this was something I should have looked at....
As a caveat, my review may be colored by my out-of-box experience with the iRiver iFP-995: the first one had a defect where it would only download one or two songs before an error occurred, forcing me to disconnect and reconnect the device. Despite reservations, I returned it for another and the second one works fine. On the bright side, the iRiver support staff was helpful and Amazon made returning the item as painless as possible.That said, I am pleased with the device. It charges from the USB port or from an included wall wart. The internal battery has plenty of juice, too, I've never seen the battery meter say anything but full charge. This means you can travel with just a laptop and the sync cable and have unlimited use.It's a great size for portability, and the included lanyard and armband are well-designed. I've been using it at the gym. It has an a-b repeat feature that works like a bookmark, and it resumes where it left off, so listening to podcasts while working out has been a good experience.The sound quality is great, with numerous modes for various types of music. The FM sounds great too.The downsides are usability and software. The device does not show up as a portable hard drive in Windows, you have to install the software and use the provided iRiver music manager. The software is a little clunky, but transfers are fast. Navigating the features of the iRiver is definitely non-intuitive. I had to consult the manual to figure some stuff out, which is rare for me.Overall, I recommend this for someone who wants a highly-portable, high-quality mp3 player and is willing to sacrifice the higher capacity and top-caliber PC software of the iPod or similar devices.
The stories about the print heads are all true. The printer works for about a year and then the ink will clog and you are done.
Sound is great but earbuds could use Foam rather than rubber earpieces -tend to fall ot of ear easily
I bought an Explorist 100 for my son's first GPS to use for hunting, camping, fishing and diving. I am a little perplexed as to why I can't get WAAS accuracy closer than 75 feet and even at sea level it shows that the unit is at 48-75 feet. Possible problem unit, all in all I am happy and am contacting Magellan about these issues.So far, though, at least onthe water, my onboard LORAN and GPS is much more accurate...down to 3-6 feet as opposed to 30-45 feet.
I ordered this 60m fan model SF6025L. I got a Vantec box labeled SF6025L, but inside was a SF12025L 120mm fan. I can&#8217;t wait for a replacement from Amazon and they are not offering a refund. So if I am going to get stuck with a fan, a spare 120mm will be more useful. 2 Stars for Vantec for using the wrong boxes for the their fans.
I'm not sure if I should have applied this or not. We really shouldn't put anything sticky on the sensitive iPaq screen. But I felt the alternative of nothing was worse so I went for it. Anyway, I had no problem removing the protector from my first few attempts on centering and smoothing and I love their companion product for the Palm VII. But I found this one harder to apply. Also the card that come with it is way too small. I had to go and fish out my Palm VII applicator to do the job. What were they thinking. It took me about 5 tries and I still have a small bubble or two but overall I'm fairly happy with it. And I do have peace of mind with it on there.
This amp and a $15 regulated power supply replaced a Hafler DH-220 that was drawing 120 watts at idle and 180 watts in operation. This set up will eventually pay for itself in power savings. As a bonus, it sounds as good or better in my computer audio system.Initially, the amp was really bright and harsh, but I let it run with an input signal for 72 hours and the sound improved significantly. I wasn't really a believer in "break-in" for solid-state electronics, but the sound did improve over time. I have a separate high end system, so it's not just becoming accustomed to the T-Amp.The T-Amp and power supply combination isn't especially attractive, but it fit in with the rest of my hardware environment. I see that there is a version two T-Amp with power supply close to the price I paid for the amp and separate power supply.
Well, It holds my A100 and 18-200 lens. That's all. Best of all it's compact to carry when traveling and looks neat.Negative sides:1. I had to reverse the lens hood before sticking the camera in the case.2. The strap is very short. I had to hang it down my neck and it got uncomfortable after sometime.Honesty, this case is not meant for people who carry lots of accessory: flash, extra lenses, spare battery, charger and cables.You can certainly make a use of this case at places where you don't need all these extras accessory right away and want to keep yourself light as possible at the same time keeping your precious one secure and safe.Trushar Mistry
I recently purchased a high-end ML-1665 Laser Printer but was very disappointed to find that it did not come with a USB cable to connect to the computer. After some browsing, I found that this particular cable was head-over-heels in the competition in terms of positive reviews. I'm glad they weren't wrong. This product cost only 4.88! The shipping was free with Amazon prime, and I received it >next day&lt; - the box was clean and professional, and I plugged it in with no problems and my printer was working and printing for me in no time. No fuss, no complications, fast, easy - a great deal. If you need a USB cable for a printer, you've found it!
I've been looking for a good webcam for quite some time now, unfortunately, all the top reviews went to the 3com homeconnect which was discontinued. Next best seemed to be a bit of a toss up and I pumped for a Logitech 4000. This cam is pretty good but was still a bit of a letdown in some areas. Focussing, stand, low light ability etc. Not as good as I was hoping for so I decided to look harder for a 3com. I struck lucky! They are not in fact hard to get. Brand new and spectacular performers. The cam is available from many places on-line and varies wildly in price, so search around.Performance and installation:I'm running WinXP sp1 and theinstallation was simple, fast and faultless... took about 3 minutes in total and I was broadcasting. Good so-far. I took a look at the picture quality and was quite taken aback by how sharp and clear the picture was. Auto White balance is very good, something the Logitech is bad at. Low light capability is stunning for a webcam. Build quality looks good, far more robust than most others I've looked at and although the cable is quite cumbersome for a light camera, it's not too big of a problem. The tripod screw base is a good point too if you want to mount it somewhere uneven. It comes with an array of comprehensive image controlls via software and is very easy to set up and tweak. The default settings, apart from the default resolution setting, is good though.Excellent performer and worth every penny.
Have returned 2 due to bad product.The display was lose on both of them.
901 Are The Only Way 2 Go. Period ! Back In 1977 On My 12th Birthday. I Got A Pair Of ( Bose 901 ) A ( Mc'Intosh Amp & Tuner ) ( Sansui Turntable ) & The ( Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever Album ) Wow You. Talking About Great Music. Coming 2 Life. It Sound Like ( The Bee Gees ) Was Playing In My Room Live. Ha Ha Ha. The ( Bose 901 ) Delivers The Most Realest Sound. Ever You. Can Buy. The 901's. Is A Must Have 4 Anyone. Who Wants The Best.Enjoy
It's the best camera that i ever seen... it's so easy of use and usefull to those adventure moments of our lives... Buy this item it's 100% recomendable....
Great customer service; fast and accurate.Item as described.Good value
I'm afraid I, too, have to report a bad experience with this drive. It worked well for a little over a year and then failed with the repetitive clicking noise that I see reported in too many other reviews. Since mine if out of warranty and, according to the Seagate support site, repairs are only available if you took a service contract, I seem to have a high-tech boat anchor on my hands. I may try to open the case to see if at least one of the two drives is still usable but it seems that won't be easy either since opening the case is not a simple matter of removing some screws and fasteners but more like solving a puzzle. I think I'll stick with Sonnet for my RAID storage.
At first i was dazzled by the fancy orange light, so i uploaded about 100 gig of material. Let it sit for about 6 months, check on the material and update: they were still there, no problem. the next day, it stopped communicating with the computer. turn off-on the computer, it re-communicated, then simply disappears again. 12 hours later, and many attempts to make it reappear were futile. it starts, it ticks every 45 second for about 5 minutes, then sits there, useless, silent, but still glowing orange. A week later, still the same. Stay as far as you can from this imposture!!
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She loves it!! It is simple to operate and I feel great knowing she can be hands free. I own a Garmin GPS myself and judging by it's quality, I felt confident buying this for her.
Works very well, just keep in mind that installation costs can be quite high. I did everything myself and due to the distance (cannot be over 6ft) from the battery, the connectors and wire cost another $100.
I love the Zune !!! although i did have problems installing the cd to my computer and had to try many times. Other than that the screen is nice and big for display and movies. also u can change the background to make it more personal. the sound is great and the program updates and puts music you just added to your library without you having to do it. very simple to use there is also a radio . the downsides no clock or games.
Very pleased. I bought this turntable to connect to my PC so I can convert my vinyl to digital. The built in preamp is an added bonus.
We needed a small protector, mainly for the cordless phone at the cottage. We have been through several cordless phones there because of storms, this has saved our phone over the last year. Impossible to find locally.
The performance of this camera under low light conditions is very impressive. Taking into account its price, it is almost unbelievabale. In a room lit by three CFLB, this camera can deliver crisp images at 60 fps (I never tried anything higher since I do not need anything higher). This is absolutely amazing, as it manages to outperform a Canon camcorder, which under the same lighting, it generates a very noisy (or smudgy) image. Comparing it to the Logitech camera integrated into the laptop I write this review from, is like comparing analog TV to HDTV (in terms of the visibility of the performance difference). The Logitech barely achieves 4 fps, and the image is extremely dark (this is after applying all the "enhancements" that Logitech provides).The only downside, as almost everybody have mentioned is the mounting mechanism. Currently, I have it mounted on a small tripod. This was my solution to positioning it on top of a CRT monitor.
Does what it's supposed to. I use it with a Sony DSC-V1, no problems.
Did much research before purchasing this camera, was between the Canon SD450 and the Sony DSC-P200 but then decided to wait a couple of weeks to see some of the new cameras coming out for 2006 and am glad I did! This one blows them both away, the price is a steal for what you get and the pictures are superb. Also, there's zero shutter lag and the BIG screen looks great. Movie mode is awesome, VGA resolution at 30 frames per second. My kids love to watch the playback in camera of what they just did. I used to be an Olympus fan, but not anymore. Sony's created a gem here at a super price. Buy one you'll be glad you did!
So here I am listening to music on my brand new 2011 PC, and it dawns on me that the speakers I have, Soundsticks v1, are still rocking it. This product was a Christmas 2000 gift that has outlived 1 Mac OSX laptop, 1 Mac OSX desktop (the lamp looking one), 1 Dell Dimension 8400 w/XP SP2 PC, 1 Amd Athlon64 WinXP x64 PC, and 1 Dell XPS 420 Vista x64 PC.Consider this post a lifetime achievement award for Harmon Kardon and a testament to the quality of their product. I have used these speakers almost every day for the last 10 years and they have not failed me once. Over the years, the sound power of these speakers has been enough to cause neighbors to bang on my door to tell me turn down the music, and the quality has never waned.Though I'm sure there will come a day when the USB1.0 interface of this product will no longer be supported by computer motherboards, I'll be cranking it until that happens.
I really like the product, I just needed to plug it and there I was online.
Great camera, comforatble in my hand and I am pleased with photo quality. I am able to take fantastic pictures of my son racing his motorcycle in sport mode using the continuous feature. I am very happy with the zoom as well.
Very good value. Keyboard is very comfortable and has convenient one-touch buttons. Optical mouse is disappointing however because it is not sensitive enough and sometimes loses connection. Overall can't beat it for the price.
I ordered this and picked up at my local Circuit City store. As I left the store I looked at the item and noticed my model wasn't listed. I went back into the store and spoke w/ the salesperson. She looked at my paperwork from Amazon and at the model number on the item and told me that it was the correct item and sometimes not all the newer models are listed on the labels. So, I took the item and hooked up my $350 Olympus D-520 Zoom camera. It fried my camera! I wish I would have seen the other reviews first! I'm now waiting to see if Amazon and/or Circuit City will do the right thing! DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM IF YOU PLAN TO USE IT WITH AN OLYMPUS D-520 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA!!!
I thoroughly enjoy these headphones. I took the time to burn it in (about 50 hours) then used it both in passive and active noise reduction. The sound is clear and the headphones fit comfortably. I highly recommend it.
I am happy with this purchase and the price is quite good.
I just received this Tv after ordering it through amazon. It arrived in one week with free shipping and the picture is beautiful. The only problem I'm having is with setting up the PIP
I use this mouse with both Windows XP and Linux. It bondedimmediately with my laptop and works very well. It's a littlesmaller than I'm used to, but not uncomfortable.
Is a good product, simple to work with and frendliy.Jose G Sanchez
There are two places I can find ink for my R2400 other than amazon. Adorama (which sells them in amazon) and Atlex.Both are almost the same as far as pricing except Adorama's shipping is free. Atlex is close to my studio so I can drive there if I want to pick up some ink or paper the same day if it is required.On a side note I hate that companies try to force you to upgrade and create landfills of these machines that work well. I had to run a special program to stop the printer from auto-stopping which Epson does to make sure the quality of it's prints doesn't diminish which is another way of saying that you need to throw away the machine and buy another. Planned Obsolescence in other words. I hope to continue using this printer for several more years. The price of ink has gone up every year and it used to cost $9 and now it's up to $13 per cartridge.
I only really need a punch tool very infrequently. I'm perfectly happy with this, but if I was using it every day, I wouldn't be.The punch tool works well enough. The scissors are very high quality. Otherwise most of the kit feels kinda cheap for the price, the clip generally falls off the pack if you stick it in your toolbox or sit it down, and it can be hard to get tools out of the case in a hurry, especially if you put a sharpie in the marker hole. The included led light is ok in a pinch, but not good for that much. The only real gem in this thing is the data stripper, which is very well made and works like a charm on cat5 and similar UTP / STP cables. I got it on sale for a good price, I would not pay the normal Amazon price for it.
Did what it does! Works great, last long and worth the price! no complaints here!
I got this for my husband after we got lost in chicago for the 5th time. He just got on star but it took them a while to pick up our call and we had to tape and play back the directions. It is super easy to set and use. We look forward to using it if we take a wrong turn so we can quickly get back on tract. I love all the features and ease of use.
A lot of reviews tell you this is a great HDMI cable for HD broadcasting...I just want to add that it's just as good as any HDMI cable for HD gaming too. I bought this HDMI cable for my Xbox 360 to connect to my Sony KDL-32M4000 and the results are flawless. I highly recommend this cable...you just can't beat the price for the results you get along with it!
This is in reality as cool as it looks. It's every bit as tough as it looks. And it's worth every penny. It's a one-time expense insurance policy for your expensive GPS.
I love the price and love the size. I was a bit hesitant because I am not familiar with Acer products. I thought I needed a brand like HP, Compaq, Dell, etc. but I decided to take a chance, and I love it. I see absolutely no difference in quality, and after working with a 15" for years, this 19" is wonderful!
A man goes to rob a bank with a gun... he's a crook. Yes. But what HP is charging for their supplies is equally crooked. I paid over 170.00 for this image drum cartridge and we all know it costs them a couple bucks to make. Making a decent profit? Fine. But they are making a killing. And it costs close to one hundred for each color cartridge. Mock products are sold for half that price and they do the job just fine. I'm sure the companies providing the "mock" products are making a decent profit...which confirms that HP is raping us!
Must agree this is a very sturdy little mount, but that pivot arm is just too stiff. Feels like I would yank the TV off the attachment bracket soon. Kind of lame they only include 4 screws for attaching the TV(6 mount points) and those plastic spacers are way too cheesy. If you have a LG DU-42PX12X TV I would suggest a trip to the hardware store.Now since this mount is for large screens you could expect the wall bracket to spawn more then one stud section. I can see some folks want a tiny mount, but in my case I could care less(recessed into a cabinet). I wanted to have my TV mounted center on one stud, so I ended up first mounting a 1" solid wood plank across 3 studs and then attaching the mount to that.
If you go to DLink and look at their FAQ on this device it's indicated that drives that have the "Advanced Format Technology" may not work. Which is a Western Digital whose part number that ends in EADS, the one that is, according to Amazon, is "Frequently Bought Together". The 2TB drive that is suggested by Dlink is the WD20EADS.
This thing is the greatest. I have had it about 3 months and used it in many different ways. I am a musician and always gig in different places and the Garman now takes me right to the door. I recently had to rent a car in SanFrancisco so I loaded all of the destinations in the memory before I left N.J., plugged it in the rental car at the airport and drove around like a native. The C340 is the way to go because the voice prompt names streets and exits giving you an extra bit of confidence you are making the right moves. Of course when you use it on familiar routes it may differ with what you know but still get you there. This technology will probably get faster and more precise in the future but it is very usable now.
If you buy any other turntable. You are very, very stupid! LOL This is THE gold standard in turntables for djs, vinyl collectors and audiophiles. Do not be swayed by other look alike brands or knockoffs. I have had mine since 1996 and besides regular maintenance here and there it has been rock solid. I would love another set. When I dj on something else is feels off. Nothing is as smooth or precise at the 1200. Love them. You will too.
This is a great item. It is great having the card for extra memory and the processor is faster than older models. Excellent on battery.
you'll hear people complain about the shortcoming of these buds from an audiophile perspective. But these only cost around $25 now. you won't find shures or etymotics for that price. the fact that people even compare the two is a real compliment to these buds.However, there is always a certain amount of personal preference that plays a role in reviews. for me these are great. so small, I can sleep with them in, the cord is just the right length, and they are very comfortable and fit nice and snug. These used to be $80, now the price hovers somewhere around $20. they are a great deal.I've been using mine for more than two years, and they are still in great condition. The Sony Ex51s I had before broke within a year. My wife was always borrowing them despite having several other pairs of earbuds around the house. so I bought her a pair too.
....I am seeing all of these glowing reviews but I had a bad experience like several of the lesser reviews here.Bought the unit, brought it home, installed everything in a snap (software, etc., Windows XP). The problem was that the printer wouldn't eject cyan ink so all pictures came out red/yellow. Called tech support, tried to explain that no blue ink was coming out of the print head on the cartridge, but i still had to go through myriad steps because they just wouldn't believe the cartridge was bad, and the tech wasn't authorized to send a replacement cartridge. She "escalated" my problem (after about an hour on the phone with her) and told me a "case manager" would call me in 24-48 hours (yeah, my boss would accept that excuse for my late project). Of course, that was Monday, today is Wednesday, and still no call from HP. I bought a new cartridge myself, printed 12 color 8.5 x 11" pages, and the ink indicator tells me I am already low on color ink!!!!! So, that's $18 for 12 pages....do the math. At this point, I am guess the problem COULD have been the printer, but not sure that it wasn't the cartridge. In any event, spent many hours trying to get this thing to work and failed despite my best efforts. Others are raving about this machine, so perhaps I just got a bad one. But I wonder how many people have printed 12 or so full-color pages, only to find out another cartridge was already needed at that point. With the cost of HP ink cartridges being what they are, definitely consider this issue when looking at this machine. Incidentally, my last HP printer/fax worked great for 4 years, which is why I decided to go with them again. Thinking of Cannon now, or at least any printer with separate ink tanks for economy as I do a lot of full-color printing.UPDATE: Went with the Cannon MP500, available here at Amazon (great price, too, even with shipping). THIS is the machine to get--read my review there (when I get around to it). The MP500, however, does NOT have a FAX function--otherwise very happy with it.
happy i bought this step down transformer, we moved from 110 to 220v country with a 2600watt juicer. this takes care of the mass wattage and is of nice construction.
This product first and foremost will work. It'll do what it says, which is keep your ipod going. However, that's where the truth ends. I bought this product in 2005 and it worked for about 2 months. During these two months it ate batteries faster than you can believe. Not just that, but after those 2 months it just stopped working all together.I've researched more and realized there are WAY better options. I'm not gonna mention which ones so that people won't think I'm advertising for another product, but trust me, do some more research and you'll thank yourself. There are other products now that that are rechargeable, and even the one's that use batteries are better than this. They'll cost you a little more, but you basically get what you pay for. I bought this because of the price, and trust me, I got what I paid for.
So you probably know what holga's are capable of. This model is a slightly more versatile version with color flash and tripod mount. These cameras are fun for their unpredictable, yet amazing photo quality. I won't say that getting great photos is easy but is more likely to happen with a camera that has it's own personality and that is what the holga is. It comes with a book with some really good tips for taking interesting photos and showcases some really wonderful pictures as well to help inspire you. For the price on Amazon there is no reason for you to not give it a whirl.
It's a decent router. On the plus side it uses switches &amp; browser config is very convenient. Offers basic router &amp; NAT services. DMZ feature is handy but given some limitations you'll end up using it more than you want. The two limitations that irk me most:1. It has the ability to drop unwanted packets (you can get a &quot;Stealth&quot; rating ...) but it's all or nothing. You can't filter by ip or port. So if you want to hide, you have to give up everything, including ping &amp; traceroute. Fix with DMZ.2. The NAT is limited to 10 &quot;ranges&quot; of ports that it will forward. If you need more, you have to fix it with DMZ. btw, &quot;fix with DMZ&quot; means you'll want to purchase a software firewall in addition to the Linky.I'm a power user so these bother me more than it will most people. On the whole it's pretty good.One word of warning: even with TCP blocking disabled, it still drops HTTP packets. So there may be problems setting up a www server. I assume NAT takes care of this, but it is noteworthy that the router treats port 80 as a special case.Another reviewer writes that it gives you a true 4 ports. Not so. If you need to use uplink you have to give up port 1. This is clearly stated in the manual.
This is a great light; but professional videographers, and anyone who's got a relatively small lens may need more wattage. I purchased this light about 1 month ago.Obviously the more watts you have the further you can place the light from the camera lens. In commerical television we usually use at least 250 Watts to properly light any subject, and generally have at least 2 lights. 2 of these lights may do well for most.
i love this lens.i borrowed it from my friend for a couple weeks and took lots of shots w/ it... it's so great in different situations... low light... portraits... good light... scenes...but... why is amazon charging $520 for it.. .makes no sense...
I still wasn't sure, but when I saw the 8 by 10 I printed where my black cat's fur was visible as fur, not a black blotch, and he was easily recognizable, the colors of his cat tunnel were bright, as the tunnel actually is, and many of the titles in the bookcases behind him could be read. I got some close-ups of my two black cats that I'm really pleased with. I use the USB connection to upload to my computer. The software is easy and prints various sizes, including 3 by 5 - four on a page.
Nice quality bag. Fits my G10 snug and safely. Durable case. I am very happy with this item. Great price.
After straining my brain to decide between this URC6131 and the high-end, fancy glowing URC9960 model (the &quot;Kameleon&quot;), my checkbook tipped the scale in favor of the basics. Just looking at the &quot;Kameleon,&quot; I suspected it was going to be more trouble than it's worth, and the comments regarding sketchy behavior and battery drain helped me feel better about my purchase. It was the right call. With a completely hodgepodge setup (Panasonic TV, APEX DVD player, Toshiba VCR, Sony receiver, and a TiVo), I had this universal remote working in 10 minutes... including the neat 'power all' feature that makes my living room feel like a space ship coming to life. And considering it costs almost $40 to replace a factory TiVo remote, this URC6131 would have been a steal even to control just one of the six it promises. If you want a conversation piece, I'm sure the &quot;Kameleon&quot; will look great on your coffee table. If you just want something that works, and costs less than some DVDs, the 6-in-one URC6131 is a winner.
I bought this lens to go with a FujiFilm S602, and now I wouldn't be without it. The lens comes with an adapter ring, which you require to mount the lens to the camera, and a case to put them both lens and adapter ring together in your gadget bag. My only regret is that, once mounted, the lens can only be used with the maximum wide angle; it takes time to put it on and remove the lens, so this means I have to plan action shots ahead. If you do zoom in with the wide angle lens mounted, you get the effect of a circular mask to your shot.Users be aware you can't really use it with the built-in flash as the lens partially eclipses the flash at the bottom of the shot - to get round this, invest in a hot shoe mountable flash gun and make your camera even more versatile. You will probably want a gadget bag to put your lens in, so adding a flash gun to the kit won't matter much.
wonderful product. no complain WHAT SO EVER. good looking. loud volume. the RCA cable is a good design, depends on if you like it or not. oh . don't forget that you have hardware read on DTS 96/24. a must have if you want to have alsome sound.
They're really kidding about the number of pages it can produce!I've got a Samsung ML-2525W laser for which I ordered this cartridge from Amazon.The seller [i8 International Inc] claims that this is a"NEW COMPATIBLE Samsung ML-2010D3 toner cartridge, black delivers up to 3,000 pages. "I've installed this cartridge on April 10th, 2012 and as of July 20th it started showing that it's empty. For the record, I've gone through only ONE ream of paper, that's 500 pages, and under normal type of text document printing, i.e. not having big areas of solid dark images.I'm flabbergasted as to the seemingly low volume of toner inside this "high-capacity" cartridge. Truthfully, I've gotten to print more pages from a starter cartridge!I would not recommend this cartridge from i8 International to my friends. Better go elsewhere!
Bought this unit based on reviews listed here--have not been disappointed. Nice unit, easy to use and of seemingly good quality. Happy customer!
I had wired my whole house for audio (I used 14/2 electric cable, BTW, using a shared ground - it's cheaper and it's working well) when I was running SM FOC, 2x Cat6 and 2x RG-6, but I wasn't willing to pay all kinds of money for this kind of device at the time (back then I couldn't find anything like this - just active devices that were $500+).So I was going to create a series of switches and resistors in the basement that would have ugly and fairly complicated, not to mention not totally convenient. So this thing is a dream. I see now that there are quite a few devices like this under $100. All that being said, as an EE, the only thing I'm annoyed at is that they didn't include a diagram with the instructions. Being able to see that would have eased my mind that my equipment is safe. And I can't quite figure it out without the diagram. Not only am I just that lazy, but I think there is a typo in the instructions, or they don't clarify between the 6- and 8- selectors.Also...there isn't a freakin' sticker for "attic". WTF? They have "foyer", "pool", "closets" and all kinds of other strange places, but no "attic". So that kind of blows.Besides these two minor inconveniences, though, it's great. Hook this up to my Music Boxxx (laptop) and I can hit every place in the house. I do use a secondary amp, though, as I don't want to risk any strain on my really good amp. But it's seriously great in every aspect from what I can tell - especially for the price.Oh, since I'm knitpicking...the one button is sunk in a bit further than the rest, making it appear as if that button is "on" when it is not. That kind of sucks, too. But overall the unit looks quite good. I'm glad it's standard equipment size. That alone makes it worth buying the 6 or 8 if you only need the 4.
First, I have to say that I've been using this mouse for the past 4 years. When I change computers, I take this mouse with me. Its light weight and ergonomic design fits comfortably in my hand. I love the forward and back buttons for web browsing. Life on the internet is so much easier. People have their preferences and may think it too light or bulky, but I guess I am biased because it is all I use. The only thing I would replace it with is a reliable, wireless version.
This is an awesome little MP3 player! Quick and easy song transfer from computer to player. Long lasting battery. Small and compact, but screen is easy to read. Only bummer...you can not scroll/scan through playlists...you have to skip through each song to get to the particular song you want to listen to. Other than that though...it's a great little MP3 player, especially for the price!
It took TWO dead ones, including CTW60RS - considerably upscale from this, to realize Pioneer can't make a reliable tape deck. I would never buy anything made by Pioneer that has moving parts again.
I'm MS Certified and owner of a computer sales/service store. I tried for a solid YEAR to get this sorry contraption to work right on my top of the line computer. It's just an AWFUL piece of junk. It will drive you average computer users CRAZY. Ridiculously confusing install routine. Totally inadequate install and user's manual: they saved money on printed support materials and would rather you just stayed in the dark I guess. Plextor web site is no better. Drivers keep getting dropped and you have to reinstall hardware and software all the time. Software routinely hangs after "making video." Audio recording--once/IF you get it to work-- pops and cracks. Doesn't format correctly for my Memorex burner. Went through many spoiled disks trying to capture from VCR to DVD +/- Dual layer disks. More waste of my money! Authoring tools on their bundled and mandatory WinDVD Creator, like Menus, feature the absolute CHEESIEST graphics I've ever seen and very few choices that don't have a pre-selected (and stupid) "theme." Telephone and email TECH SUPPORT--and you're going to need it OFTEN before you finally give up-- IS A TOTAL WASTE OF TIME. They don't know what is wrong with their LAME device and they don't really care. Your frustration is met with total meathead boredom. You might as well throw your money out the car window, folks. I can't explain the good reviews this device has received here on Amazon unless they are "planted" reviews by Plextor employees (which is known to happen). I'm in the daily business of selling folks good computer equipment and devices and I'm telling you this product is a TOTAL RIP OFF, it does NOT WORK, and YOU WILL BE SORRY if you purchase ANY Plextor product!
Pros: Great sound, very durable (I've had mine for half a year, and they have fallen over a dozen of times and still work perfectly). The microphone is surprisingly good.Cons: The volume doesn't go as high as some headphones do but it goes high enough. They might cause slight headaches for prolong use if you happen to have a big head. Whatever you're listening to might be heard by the person next to you(they don't do a good job keeping sound inside). Bass might not be as powerful as some people might want. Might be expensive for some.Other Thoughts: The quality of the sound is very good compared to other headphones of the same price. I would recommend them to anybody(particularly gamers).
I have had this product almost a week. I really like it. I am concerned about the combo and quality issues. So far I really like it. The only complaint I have is that the remote is not very responsive. I have to push the buttons quite hard and sometimes multiple times before it takes.
I bought this lens to shoot a wedding of a friend of mine. It was the only lens I needed. I used the zoom from the loft down to the alter and the same lens at the alter close up. Worked great!
The voice is great; esp when you play it a bit loud. The speakers are a bit heavy and in case you want to move them around from a room to another - these can be back breaking. For me, the only consideration was the sound quality and I am happy on that front.I would benchmark these against Bose companion 3--------The disturbance was because of sub standard MP3 track these speakers are awesome
The good news: This is a great little flash - lots of power (guide number 79 at ISO 100) and it recycles quickly despite not being labeled as a thyristor model. Note: it is not a zoom bounce -- the bounce head does not extend (or swivel) but it is designed to be compact and that it is. The unit I bought from one vendor was as described and worked well with my Nikon N50. It had a port that was obviously for a sync cable but the port appeared to be designed for a (relatively) standard 2.5mm male miniplug, rather than the proprietary Vivitar interface you find on the 283/285hv professional level flashes (or the model 2500 bounce zoom series, etc.). I attached a Paramount Sunpak PC coiled sync cable to the flash (using the male miniplug described above) and connected the camera end of the cable to an X port on a Nikkormat FTn. The flash fired no problem. That is good news as it means sync cables are readily available for anyone who needs one. The unit works fine in full manual mode, using the guide number to calculate the exposure, and has two automatic modes that also seem to work very well.The drawback to buying this item on Amazon: I liked the flash so much I wanted to buy a backup and so I bought a second flash from abesbeergarden. It was billed as being a model V2000 and used the same photo - a picture of a bounce flash. What arrived was an earlier model 2000 (no V prefix). The older model is NOT a bounce flash and has a permanently attached sync cable - mine functioned but this is not a good thing as once it breaks it cannot be replaced. Buyer beware: be certain that the device you purchase is indeed a BOUNCE flash (v2000)To illustrate the difference I've uploaded a photo of the two devices side by side:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vivitar_2000.jpgThe older, non-bounce, flash is on the left. As shown, the V prefix on the newer model is not printed on the plastic case. The principal differentiating feature is the bounce head which is present on the V2000 and absent from the 2000.
Excellent Scanner for Insurance Cards / Drivers License.Auto Crop a great feature. Easy to install. Fast in color as well as B/W
This remote is awsome, most have remote if you have a hdtv, xbox 360, remote cable box or satlite box, am/fm sterio, cd players, hd dvd players, such as my system. it even remebers the settings that you were on for the radio or tv, that is cool...i dont know how long the battrys in this bad boy may last 2 weeks LOL j/k for example when i turn it on tv, the tv with the box and the sterio set to pro logic surround sound go on,, when i push i want to hear the radio, the tv goes off the box goes off, the JVC turns the surround sound off(i like it like that, more bass and more use of the wattage) and it goes right to the settings it had on before. it is an awsome Remote. I change my opinion on this piece of garbsge
Shipping was fast, and it is exactly as pictured, and it does come in bulk packaging, but I didnt care about that seeing as how it was just for my phone, would recommend this to anyone.
I had originally picked up a pair of Sony MDR-EX71SL earbuds and found they had phenominal sound, but a very poor design that made it nearly impossible to keep the them from getting pulled out of your ears. I purchased these MDR-EX81LP earbuds because they appeared to be the same drivers with ear hangers to rectify this problem. Although they definitely do stay in my ears better, the ear hangers were apparently designed for someone with huge elephant-sized ears. Anyone with small or even normal size ears will probably find that the hangers wind up sticking up 1/4" or more above the top of your ears when the buds are inserted properly. Other than that, they sound pretty nice, but I thought the MDR-EX71SL's had deeper bass, and a louder fuller sound. Sony needs to invest more effort in the ergonomic design of their products.
The sound quality is good, but unfortunately they are extremely uncomfortable after about an hour because there is no padding on the top strap. Also, mine straight up stopped working after less than a year.
I definitely recommend this product to anyone who need a case for their external drive. It is perfect for traveling, i love mine.
I have had numerous Tiffen UV filters, and the all do what they say. For the price, this UV filter does what it claims to; protect your expensive lenses from UV light, dust and scratches. Why risk an expensive lens when a low-cost filter will take the damage?5 Stars for doing what is advertised at great price.
They should in the specs provide the length; it would be handy it various length sizes were so available but alas - this one was a close shave, had to slightly work with it because it was just a tad-bit too short in length.Honestly now, do they sincerely believe that our OS systems are all equal? Overall; not all OS Towers are created equal either for that matter need I not to go any further? Some may only have 4 bays, some 8 with 4 hidden to as many as 40 bays or more - if they built it.That is my humble opinion. If Sata Cables come in various lengths why not jumpers/splitters too?
For the price, this is the best DVD player on the market. It will play just about any format you want to play. MP3 CD, Kodak Picture CD, SVCDs, VCDs, CD-R/W, DVD-R/W...everything.As for the player not having progressive scan, it is a total non-issue. Most people on this planet don't have $5000 to waste on an HDTV. And with the new digital standards coming out in a few years, you'll have to buy all new TVs and DVD players anyways. So again, if you have an HDTV, you need progressive scan. If you have a regular TV, you don't need progressive scan.As for just the basic controls on the player, again, that is a non-issue. You'd be hard pressed to find any DVD player that has more than the basic controls on the face. I work with DVD players at work and home and I can only think of a few models that have more than the basic controls. Also, your controller is designed to be dropped a lot and still work. I have a DVD player that is 3.5 years old and I've dropped the controller more times than I can count and it works. My Apex player is 5 months old and the controller still works after being dropped a lot. If your controller stops working, you may want to put in fresh batteries.As for the player supposedly having bad sound, that is a load of hooey. I'm a trained sound engineer and record songs for many local bands. I know about sound. The Apex player sounds great. Most people blame the sound on the DVD player when it is their ancient stereo receiver most of hte time. I have a new Yamaha Dolby 5.1/DTS receiver and the sound is great.Also, no optical outs? WHO CARES? Gods...get a life will you? It comes with digital coax out, and that sounds better than optical out.Bottom line:For [price], this is a really good player. You can't go wrong with it. It may not be the 100% perfect player on the market, but if you want perfection, you will need to pay a lot more money.
I ordered this product and it came completely shattered ... which was disappointing. However, Amazon did a fine job in promptly sending me a replacement immediately. Second time around was fine. They really need to do a better job in protecting those sheets of glass, there was very little padding around the product.The product itself was very easy to set up and the end product looks really slick. The product is very sturdy and it suits my 37' lcd perfectly. This was a great addition to my home and I'd recommend the product to anybody with an lcd/plasma of similar size.
I bought the HP PSC 2210 xi about 2 years ago, and for a short but precious time it worked really well at printing, copying, and faxing (I never used the scanning option). However, after a few sweet months it completely stopped functioning. At this point everytime I would turn the printer on, it would start making loud, jarring noises as if something were caught in the cartridge. Needless to say, the only option was to listen to the loud choking sounds or to unplug the unit. (As a disclaimer, I should divulge that I have a long streak of bad luck with printers.) I took the printer in for servicing at MicroCenter but sadly they just docked me $70 or so to test the printer and respond that they had no idea what to do (I asked for a refund, but was told that the testing cost the $70, not the fixing of the printer). I called HP concerning the problem, and instead of offering a solution or a location that would competantly service the machine, they offered me a deal on another HP printer (C4280 - which I can't seem to find a reference to in Amazon) for $100. The problem is I'm not sure how this compares to the $300 model I bought 2 years ago! Long story short, maybe this is not the best printer to buy - especially seeing as HP's solution to a simple problem is to replace it! Has the life expectancy of printers been reduced to less than 6 months! Anyway, it seemed to me like a really bad sign. Anyway, good luck with your printers! Lord knows I need some.
Build quality is good. Fit my Nikon 50mm/f1.8 prime lens perfectly. It also fits D50 kit lens very well.
if you or your neighbors a have cordless phone or wireless internet this camera is not for you. who doesn't these days?
I have a Canon HV-10 since 2006. I must have run about 200 hours worth of tape over the years and recently the video started to drop out. I tried this cleaning tape, ran it through three times and it mde no difference. Before sending it out for repair, I figured that I would try another brand of cleaning tape. I purchased another brand at B&H (near my office) and ran it through once for 10 seconds. The camcorder now works normal. I threw out the JVC head cleaner.
The strap goes on easily and doesn't move when the bag is off my shoulder. They could've put more padding but overall it does its job.
First time using one of these ,seems to work ok so far,much better than the mouse that I was using for paint.
I could not get this wireless mouse to work very well and changing its functions and sensitivity was too cumbersome.
Got this on the 7th of Jan, and it worked great. Today is now the 27th of Feb and after 5hours of investigating what was causing repeated lockups and frequent freezes on my OS, the culprit reared it's ugly head to be THIS hard drive. I don't know what caused it's now deteriorating health but I'm now on the risk of losing +400gb of important data. I enjoy these exciting times of my life.. If you want to take the chance on the HD good luck.
When I received the laptop I was immediately impressed with the look of it. The LCD screen is big, crisp and beautiful. The keyboards' tactile feel is nice, though I don't like the having to press FN->End and FN->Home; as a computer programmer that gets annoying really fast. My N200 came with Windows Vista Business, which crawled with only 1GB ram. I ordered an additional 1GB of ram and the performance is good now. The battery life is decent and the laptop doesn't get really hot like my T42p thinkpad does. It gets warm, but that's about it (I could heat a room with my thinkpad t42p). The #1 thing I like about this laptop is that it's comfortable to use, though it's a little large for someone who travels a good deal. The two things lenovo could improve to make this laptop a 5-star rated one would be: a better touchpad and a better keyboard layout (the keys themselves are great).
I bought these to replace the speakers that had come with my Dell computer (Harmon Kardon). I was pleasantly surprised with the sound quality and depth produced from these speakers, especially for the price. They were definitely an upgrade from what I had been using, and I would highly recommend them as basic, entry level speakers. They would be disappointing if you are looking for high performance sound or for blasting music in a large room, but for basic gaming, music, etc from a computer they perform very well within a medium sized room. I would agree that the bass on the woofer needs to be turned down almost to zero for most music that I have listened to with these speakers. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
In Dec 04 received one as a present. In June 05 it started shutting off on its own and then stopped turning on all together. Lost a weeks worth of sailing and diving in the Bahamas. Returned it to the store, bought a new one. It was handy and familiar thought I would give it another try. Since then it has dumped my saved Points of Interest THREE times. Now the other day it crashed and defaulted to to a screen called "Burn In Test". Fortunately it did this after I copied off my latest Points of Interest. Now I have a Garmin eTrek Legend.
Unfortunately, this VERY cute Ipod speaker & charger boom box does not charge or play the 2nd generation IPod Touch, even when we put in the correct #4 bracket (as told by an ILive customer service rep). We thought the description was misleading which stated that this unit charges all Ipods. The sound was nice for a small boombox, but strangely, the batteries continued to pop out and the battery door would not remain closed. We ended up taping the battery door, but ultimately we returned the unit anyway for the lack of compatibility.
Well to start out with, to be looking at such a sofisticated MP3 player, you must be either:-Unaware of your purchase-A serious Music fan-A serious Technological fanYour computer has to be fairly updated to run the software, because the average new computer doesn't have a 2.0 USB drive. If you weren't aware, 20 GB is the equivalent of about 5,000 songs! Not only are you going to be 3 years older by the time you download all of those, you'll prolly end up in jail after downloading THAT many songs! But on the FLIP side, this "Jukebox" is probably about 250% sturdier than others, and who knows, maybe you DO have 5,000 songs to listen to! If you are planning to buy this as your first MP3 player, DON'T. Buy a less expensive one, and try it. The very inexpensive ones will be [cheaper]. One more thing: If you want this, but it's not a top priority, then wait awhile. A whole new plateau of MP3 players is about to emerge, and they are more than any normally functioning human should need. So if you can, you should wait a few months until this product isn't the top of the line anymore. But it's your decision!
Very, very, very disappointed!!!I looked up and searched for an APC RBC4 battery, and when I found the item and looked at the product image and it showed a battery with APC logo, and I ordered what I thought was an APC battery, opting for the more expensive APC $45 battery over a clone $25 battery believing I was getting a real APC product.I am not sure how I am to handle this. The item being reviewed even states "APC Replacement Batter Cartridge RBC4", which is exactly what I wanted, not a "unknown brand" look alike!Not what I expected from AMAZON or Amazon retailers!
I've used this filter with great results. It fits my lens without a problem and is ultra-thin so there is no vinetting. Great value.
Just your regular flash drive. The price at 12 bucks was a bargain compared to the other brands. It's reliable. Had for a month now. No problem so far. Minus one star for the cap which is hard to open. Not sure if its the one for those fussy about speed but it's not been too slow to be a nuisance to me. If you're looking for a simple flash for no hassle data transfer, this is the one to get. I'd buy it again.
I owned the prior model, which was a pretty good set but had some nagging flaws (buttons often broke, pushing the wrong button reset the picture to 'baseline', which was awful). This set has flush buttons that are water resistant, the picture is good every time, and even the automatic (when muted) closed-captioning is useful. The FM tuner is gone, but it wasn't that good anyway.
After I stopped looking at the instructions the installation was easy. It seems very secure holding my panasonic ae3000u projector. I've heard complaints about adjustment screws not being versitale enough, but i found them to be quite adaquit. The extension tube made it seemingly flush mounted to my drop ceiling with its 1 inch intervals. It can extend from 12-18 inches using the extension. Overall i would say it well worth the money.
Snaps on dynamically, connects perfectly,does not come off too easily. Has a non slippery surface ensuring easy and reliable handling.
This review will not be about zippers coming unzipped because someone met the zippers in the middle at the top of the bag instead of zipping them all the way to one side so their camera fell out as many reviewers have complained about. If you don't know that a bag will unzip when left in that position, you deserve to be taught an expensive lesson! Now, for my actual review- Six months ago I bought a Tamrac Evolution 8 for $176 and found it to be functional but slightly cumbersome and quite uncomfortable while wearing it. So, I decided to trust the good reviews on this bag and take a chance. Yikes, when will I learn?! If you are a somewhat seasoned beginner, a novice or even a pro, you have to ask yourself this; what has happened nearly every time I've decided to go cheap on camera equipment? EXACTLY! Sure we get lucky sometimes but when it comes to cheap gear I have learned one fast and hard lesson- you really do get (or do not get) what you pay for. Also, a bag might be best bought or at least tried on, worn and inspected in a store. The moment I took this out of the box I grabbed a hold of the Canon emblem on the front just to see how it was attached because I knew I would want to remove it as most of us do in hopes to deter thieves. Well, the moment I grabbed it - the cheap prongs that pierce the bag to hold it bent and it pulled right off (I think I almost had myself convinced that Canon had purposely constructed it to be easily removed). I didn't give it a second thought and was happy with how comfortable it felt when filled with all the gear that was once in my Tamrac (it's only about 2/3 the height of the Tamrac and it does not have a pocket for a laptop). After transferring all my gear and being uber-excited to attach my tripod. The Tamrac's tripod mount is an absolute joke for anything over 15 inches so I couldn't wait to attach it and be on my way. Yikes again! The top strap to hold the tripod will not stay tight to save a life and the pocket for the foot is far too big and sloppy- offering no stability or support. Now, for day 3. I was zipping the small front pocket after putting some papers in there and the zipper handle (which I believe must be made of die-cast metal) broke like brittle plastic. I couldn't believe it but I decided not to make a big deal of it because, although sharp and jagged, there was enough handle left to operate the zipper. It is now one month later and while zipping the main camera compartment- it happened again. The zipper broke in the exact fashion as the first. This time I could not dismiss it as it was the most used "function" on the bag. It is now on it's way back to Amazon. I have to say that Amazon was great about allowing me to return it for a credit even though the window for return had lapsed. If you get a defective product- Amazon always supports their customers and I think I can speak for all of us when I say it is very much appreciated. I'm glad many others have had a positive experience with this product but I can not in good faith trust this bag to hold my expensive gear.In a nutshell- I know I mentioned the Tamrac bag often in this review but it was to compare (or contrast in this case) but despite the Tamrac's design flaws, it is a quality built product that still looks and operates as if I just bought it today. So, when it comes to gear I am adopting a new philosophy- CRY ONCE! Meaning, rather than go thru the hassle of buying cheap and wasting money and time, I'm gonna drop the bucks on the good stuff and be done.
Very durable and reasonable price. I have been using this for at least four years! and still in good condition. I use it almost everyday.
Nothing wrong with the product at all, the first one I received did not have the nut with it, they sent a second overnight. Very happy with customer service.
Over a period of 5 years i have tried several Earphones but everything used to slip out just after few seconds of putting it on place. This is the one which fits just right. No slipping.It took me 2 full weeks to get the fit right. I tried using the foam and the hard white buds but finally the soft black ones fits in my ear great and sound is much better from day 1 thru 13. I do notice a fading bass effect but it dont matter to me. I like the heavy duty cable and the length is good. Overall its worth for the money (99$).
I bought this based on a recommendation from a tech insider who said &quot;your tech teams will love it&quot;, but even they were frustrated with the syncing options and software. The unit performs ok, but it is not intuitive on installation and hot syncing. Too many different programs to keep straight. Finally when installing on my XP system it (along with the tech support people Sharpe directed me to delete several critical drivers that it conflicted with - only to have equally important pieces of equiptment fail. WHAT A PAIN! If you do not enjoy plumbing the depths of your computers operating systems and bios - order something with more dependable software. The unit looks great and has good graphics and adequate functionality, but woe to the operating system.
This is not the first noise-canceling headphones I have used or tried, soI can compare.The good.1) Ambient noise is blocked fairly well (however it is substituted with hiss noise from the speakers - see the bad, #2).2) Sound quality is not bad for the price.3) There is volume controlThe bad.1)They are very tight and heavy. My head is not big, but I could not stand them for more than 20 minutes, they gave me headache.2) There is very audible hiss in the speakers when the power is on.3) When you switch power on and off sound volume dramatically change. It is much louder with the power. This is not a major problem, but somewhat inconvenient.Overall, I can't use these headphones and returned them
This is a must have. It is as light and compact as the camera.
The second time I used this DVD player, the DVD got stuck in the player and none of the buttons would function. I should have just gone to Walmart and purchased a DVD player so that at least if it malfunctions within the first few weeks, I can get an easy exchange or refund. The seller on Amazon.com told me I would have to contact the DVD player's manufacturer for repair. What a pain.
bought this item four times and the same thing kept happening. one earphone goes blank for some reason. They are too expensive to keep replacing so i went to another brand from radio shack
I bought this item looking at the price tag, it had started out at $100 but then dropped $90. So I thought how good could it be if it dropss that much but then I received it and wow!!! This is worth the $100 but you are only paying $10. It has so many features you can change out for new and different ones. It is a great bargain and buy. Once you get it you can right away plug it in and start playing games such as Billiards or Poker but then hook it up to you computer and you can download games from CyLandia (virtual pet)to cops and Robbers to CyZoo.
I have the slightly older version of this camera: the P880. It was a decent camera when it worked, but just over two years now since purchased, out of warranty, it barely works. A problem in the power switch makes it fail to turn on, or sometimes turn on but turn off unexpectedly. After researching online, including here, it looks like I'm not the only one who has seen this, and that Kodak customer service is said to be very poor. Various posts claim they don't have parts available to repair it. They don't make parts available to local camera repair shops, so you can't have someone you know work on it. I would have to send it to their authorized repair center. They want $150 just to look at repairing it. For that, I'll buy a reliable point & shoot, and maybe get a reliable DSLR later on as well, but not another Kodak. Sure, I am re-posting some heresay that I have gathered from around the web, which maybe is not fair. But reading those comments does not make me want to start the process of trying to get some credit out of a faceless corporation. I don't have spare time for that. And, let's not forget the reason I'm posting in the first place: just two years and only a few thousand photos, and the camera is useless. That is not quality.
Purchased two of these batteries just before Christmas to replace 4 year old factory batteries for my Canon digital Rebel SLR. The first one held a charge great for about a month, held a second charge for about a week, then died entirely. Just remembered I had a second one, unopened, and put a charge to that one, which lasted about 15 minutes, or 30 pictures. Missed a few great moments with my 1-year old. Warranty is 30 days, so they could not be returned. Absolutely rubbish, don't waste your money. Spend the extra and stick with Cannon batteries.
This web cam arrive quickly and was very easy to install. I am enjoying it so much.
I am &quot;in love&quot; with this camera! I have NO COMPLAINTS whatsoever about it, except maybe for the fact that the neck strap is in the way of my hands, but that's CERTAINLY not a reason for not buying this camera! The results of the pictures are absolutely beautiful, even at the lowest setting. It has a LOT of bells and whistles--for the photo-tech--and enough automatic functions to make a novice happy! I can't say enough about this camera. I am overjoyed that I now own such. The pictures are beautiful both on-screen and printed out. You WON'T be disappointed in purchasing this one.
It worked great for about 8-9 months, but then the usb drive started to wear out. Now, to charge or upload songs I have to hold it a certain way in my usb drive. This may have been because of improper usb handling, or just that the product wears out easily. I was highly dissapointed that it happened, but other than that, i love the thing. Much cheaper than an ipod too!
I am using this Gaffers Tape to cover all the light-emitting power display lights in my home, e.g. the backup battery, monitor power indicators, really anything that is bright or blinks. I have also applied it to the auto flash on my point and shoot camera, because I sometimes forget to turn it off before I snap photos. The tape completely blocks light, is easy to work with, and doesn't leave a sticky residue when I remove it.I can't really give it higher praise than that, since that is precisely what I was looking for when I purchased the tape.
Buy this ultilitarian 'black box' radio if like me:1)You want a practical (simple) analog tuner. Twisting the two dials Volume + Tuner combined with the outstanding reception capabilities should satify all but those who have esoteric and extravagant needs. Or course you'll have to jiggle the antenna, but, it can take it.2) You do not relish trips to the big box for enormous cellophane packs of batteries. This baby plays off the power grid as long as you need to listen. The rechargable battery concept works well. I have not drained it during my day or night usage.3) You have need of comforting sounds in an exposed climatological condition. In other words; outside in the Sun, cold, heat or rain. It will not fail. If you can take it -it can.4) Enjoy a lot of noise from a little package. I have a tin ear and am more concerned with the relative clarity and the ability to actually aquire a local FM station without the annoying conflict of competing stations or static. Volume is as much as the normal hearing person should require.5) If one day when you as I become technologically gifted, the PAL will be capable of elevating my IPOD (Following my potential purchase of one) to the tactile boom box heights I prefer to the pathetic squeaks from isolated earbuds normally associated with micro sound devices. Hell,if I can hear it -Why should'nt the neighborhood.My only extremely idle complaint is that the attached waterproof jack ports have attached covers that should have hinged skyward rather than on the downward side. In reality the rain does not penetrate, but, I like to keep things simple and would have placed the hinge on top rather than on the bottom. Buy or borrow one and you'll see what I mean. As long as the rain falls from above I like my idea. As far as the dynamics of circuitry, I'll leave that to the geniuses that design such products.I have had numerous extreme outdoor radios that have not outlived me. Pound for pound this one probably will.Just in case I am buying another.
This review only covers the mouse mentioned above(also known as Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0). Installation and setup was a breeze with XP. Had problems when using the mouse with the PS2-USB connector that came in the mouse package. not very responsive, would need to click 2-3 times before the 'click' would actually occur on the screen, or you have to be very precise about placing the pointer right at the center of the icon you are trying to click. Another reviewer here mentioned that he had the opposite problem: while connecting directly to USB it had this problem, but it went away when using the PS2 connector. Strange. In any case, my problem went away when I connected directly to the USB port. Now the mouse works just fine, and there are no problems with signal or connection strength. the receiver is placed about 2 feet away, and at a higher level(mouse is on a below-desk keyboard tray).
Great item for laptop use if you input a lot of numbers and you normally use a regular keyboard keypad.
I own five of these - does that say enough?First of all I am going to come right out and say that I completely don't understand the number of 1 and 2 star reviews. I hate to refer to someone as a moron based on their review of a keyboard, but in this case, it's entirely difficult not to. I find myself asking "What is wrong with these people?" a lot while reading the negative reviews. That said, I notice that a lot of the negative reviews were written by programmers, and perhaps their needs are different than mine.I've spent the better part of the last 15 years of my life in front of a computer. I find that entirely depressing for the most part, but it's true. For many years I was an enthusiast, and then I spent 5 years as a computer repair guy in a local computer shop, after which I moved onto a job in the web hosting industry and spent 5 years mixed between tech support and management. I started using this keyboard during the management phase of my time at the web hosting company, and... wow. It really made a huge difference in my comfort level sitting at the desk. I had begun to develop a bit of carpel tunnel, tingling in my wrist and fingers, etc; after buying this keyboard, it all went away. I'm not suggesting that will be everyone's experience, just that it is my own.I've owned a whole lot of keyboards, and this is easily the best that I've ever used. It's rock solid, has perfectly sized keys and a nice, soft wrist rest built-in. A lot of these programmer types in the negative reviews have complained about the space bar being hard to strike, but that's not my experience; in my time with this keyboard, it's been a breeze.I almost never use the short-cut keys at the top; just never got in the habit. They work, though, for the record.At the beginning of this review I stated that I own 5 of these keyboards. I should add that I have also bought these for many people that I know, and they have all adjusted to it quite well and love it. No one I know first-hand has ever had any issue with it.
I originally purchased the 12 cup version of this percolator and liked it so well that I bought the 6 cup to take to work. It makes a wonderful cup of coffee - hot, smooth, and the perfect strength. Yes, there can be sediment - sometimes there is and sometimes there isn't - but it's not a deal breaker to me. I've learned that if I let it sit for a few minutes when it's finished perking before I pour my first cup that if there is sediment, it will sink to the bottom. Then, if I don't completely drain every drop from the pot, there isn't any in my cup.Because I already had flat bottom 4-cup paper filters for my drip maker, I used these instead of purchasing the more expensive percolator filters. Simply poke a hole in it for the stem and the damp paper will wrap around the stem and seal the hole. This has worked wonders for grounds and sediment.There is nothing like the happy sound of coffee perking and that delicious aroma every morning.I highly recommend this coffee pot and would purchase it again. Actually, I guess I already have. ;o)
I was leary about purchasing this because of the mixed reviews, but did anyway and actually very glad I did. This was a birthday present for my 11 year old daughter and she loves it. It's simple, easy to use and they love watching their "movies" on the PC. The PC software is easy to install and use too. If your young child has asked for a video camera I would recommend this product, they will love it.
These are very high quality and long enough to do a decent sized run. The cable is really really stiff so be aware that you will not be able to do any tight corners with this one. It is also very expensive now, I managed to get mine for considerable less so keep your every open for a sale or if they change lengths.
iHome has some great products, this one is nice but carrying this plus the AC adapter on trips (unless you drive) is not realistic. The sound is ok but nothing to be blown away. I personally would recommend getting JamBox from Jawbone as an alternative. Much smaller, good sound and works as a speakerphone too. This is cute for a teenager but not for a serious audiophile.
First off, the only reason I am not giving this Pocket PC 5 stars is the difficulties I have been having finding out how to get hooked up to the Internet. There are no wireless modems made for the Multi-Media Card, so your only option is to go through your wireless phone. This doesn't bother me that much, as having gotten used to a cable modem at home and a T-1 hookup at work, I'm not so sure I crave the slow speeds of a wireless hook-up. Other than that this thing is great. The screen is big, bright with beautiful color. I've already ordered a GPS system for it and a games package through Microsoft. Sychronizing with your computer is a snap, and this is coming from someone who is only moderately adept at computer technology. Fits well in your hand, and is very easy to figure out how to use. If you truly feel that you have to have a wireless modem to hook up to the Internet, get something else. Otherwise this is a great system for the money.
Just a quick note that in the past year, I have installed two separate wireless networks using this router along with Netgear wireless adapters on desktop and laptop PCs and find it to be extremely easy to install. I am please to say that both networks have been running flawlessly without a hitch. One system is connected to cable-based internet and the other a wireless internet service offered by Sprint.I had originally purchased some SMC wireless hardware (router and USB adapters) for the first installation which eventually became an absolute nightmare to keep running (constant router hangs, poor signal strength, dropped connections between the router and the ISP, dropped connections between the router and the clients, etc).After that episode, for the second network I tried NetGear hardware and had excellent results. Eventually, I ended up tossing the initial SMC setup and replaced the whole setup with NetGear hardware. For the record, this system has been up and running since day one without any problems.My vote is for NetGear. They make great, reliable hardware. Highly recommended. BTW, for a desktop, I recommend the USB adapters because you can adjust the antenna position for best signal strength.Hope this helps with your decision.
I have a large collection of old slides and photos which I wanted to digitize. Having used the Canoscan N650u without problem, the 8400f unit seemed a reasonable choice. I expected a utilitarian piece of equiptment but this this scanner is amazing!! It is incredibly fast and the results are excellent. It's "auto" mode is truly useful: an easy way to get lots of work done quickly. Most important is Canon tech help 800-828-4040. I did need them twice because my software skills are mediocre. Each time a live tech was on the phone in seconds (yes, seconds of waiting time). Because of this fabulous support I will never hesitate to buy a Canon product.
Wow. No comparison with the mouse when working in photoshop. I bought the 6x8 tablet for illustrator, but now I don't know how I got along without it for all those years in photoshop!? I like switching back and forth between the pen and the mouse, depending on the project. The installation on the mac was very easy. No problems.
Great! Easy to use, just enter the code to your Xbox account and its there to use. Will definitely buy again
I was a pro in the F-3hp era ( don't laugh too much ). I wanted to buy a digital system and stayed with Nikon based on my history and I am completely satisfied with this camera. As a matter of fact, I now have 2 bodies and several lenses. I have owned it for a couple years now and recently found the second body.My life has taken me to Switzerland several times and taking pictures for my blogs was important and this camera did not let me down. The image quality is very-very high and I would guess that anyone who understands light and composition should be fine with this camera.
I read some other reviews that seemed to be negative, but I had no problems. I have an old Nikon slide scanner (LS-2000) that is a SCSI device. My old computer has an ADAPTEC SCSI board. But I wanted to use the scanner with my newer computer and my laptop. This cable did the trick. I followed the installation instructions and pre-loaded the driver from the included CD. Hooked up the scanner and the old scanner and software worked great from the start. This allowed me to retire the old desktop computer that was just for running the slide scanner (because it had the slot with the SCSI adapter in it) and I never have to worry about SCSI support again.
First, the bad news:If "printing", for you, means printing out 200 pages in a day, then this printer isn't going to be for you. The cartridge (specifically, the black) probably wouldn't hold out too long, and the printer would end up costing you money. The cartridges aren't cheap.Now, the good news:For those of us with light printing needs:- the ocassional picture- maps from a driving directions site- receipt from an online purchase- paper versions of your taxesIf those are your needs, this printer will serve you well. It's very inexpensive, very quick, and has adequate color. And while the cartridges aren't big, they are more than adequate for the kinds of tasks listed above. I've had mine for over a month and the black cartridge isn't even 1/4 empty. If you're a light user, and you don't mind spending $20 every (I'm guessing) 6 months or so, this is probably a great printer for you.On the other hand, if you're an author who likes to print out his or her 500-page manuscript several times a month, you might want to look elsewhere for a printer that takes a larger cartridge.
I like this camera; it is easy to use, and very compact size. It works well, and I am sure, It is worth more than I paid for it.
I bought one of these about 4 years ago along with a pair of high-end speakers. I never really bothered to compare things with and without it - I just plugged all my audio and home theater components to it.Earlier last month, I got a new Dish HDTV model 622 receiver . I also just got a new HDTV projector last week, the Sanyo PLV-Z4.The Dish 622 was connected via a 6ft component video cable to my A/V receiver, and the A/V receiver to the projector via a 35ft component video cable from bluejeans.I was seeing a lot of ghosting in the HDTV picture, especially on text in the DVR menus. On the 106" screen, it was very visible - the ghosting was 2 to 3 inches to the right of each character. But I didn't see this ghosting in the picture of my other video sources, such as my older Dish 921 HD DVR , or my Pioneer DV-655a DVD player; which were also connected via component to the same receiver and projector. I went as far as swapping the short component cables between the 622 and 921 and the receiver, but it made no difference - the 921 picture had no ghosting, and the 622 picture did.This saturday, I was rewiring things in my system. I noticed that my Dish 622 was plugged in directly to a wall outlet, unlike all my other components. That's because my Monster 2100 powerbar was mounted on the wall, behind the two A/V racks, and hard to access. I hadn't bothered to plugged in the Dish 622 to the Monster powerbar when I got the 622. So, I finally did. And guess what : the ghosting on the component HDTV picture completely disappeared !So for me, the Monster 2100 made a very noticeable difference. I'm thinking of getting a couple more now. My PJ and the sub in the back are plugged directly into the wall. And my audio recording gear upstairs is also on the wall directly.
I used to have a bulky leather case for my laptopMade by dell and nothing fit on that bag.I like this case because is very well design firstableIt fits very well on southwest planes in front of your seatAnd it has multiple compartnents; I normally use the big compartment for my laptop13", the right one for my power adapter, the left for all my programming cablesAnd the front one for my USB flash drive, pen and compact flash cards.I almost forgot the middle one for my boarding pass and passportWhen needed.So far I like this case, I been using it since 2009 and I will be gettinga new one very soon.
I am a big guy. Let's just say the average folding chair or stool is not rated to hold me. (I have bent a few, actually.) I took this to an event and was completely satisfied.If you're looking for something to lounge around on, get a chair. If you're looking for something very small and light to take a load off during an event, hike, etc., this is perfect. It is comfortable to sit on even for several hours. (I got a taller one since I am a tall guy, too.) Let's face it, you have to get up and stretch once in a while and you can't lean back. However, when it's not practical to carry around a full size chair, this sure beats standing for hours.It is pretty expensive, yes. But it holds a lot of weight. You will not break this thing and you will be impressed by the compact design and light weight.
This product rocks!! I finally found a way to listen to my music on my home stereo. This will be the Christmas gift to get this year!!
It should be noted that these are Supra-Aural, so they press on the ears. Also, they are not a very good Closed system; I can still hear my cat walking around the room when I have them on. The sound quality from these headphones is good considering the price, but they are very uncomfortable after a short period of time. After 15 minutes my ears were very hot, and after 30 minutes the pressure on my ears made me switch back to my earbuds.
This is my 3rd digital voice recorder, and I recommend it highly. Great quality, great value. It costs way less than my previous device, the Sony MS515, but is better in significant ways.There are five levels of recording quality, topping out with the STXQ (Stereo Extra Quality), which records WMA files of 128 kbps, 44 kHz, stereo. To save space, I use the middle setting, HQ (36 kbps, 44 kHz, mono), which is more than adequate for my needs (and gives me 17 hours recording time for its 256MB). The microphone easily picks up my voice, clearly, without my having to hover over (or even near) it.Very intuitive buttons and menu. Five folders, holding 200 files in each, are plenty more than I need. LowCut Filter works well (though I operate the device with the filter off). Power Save feature allows for settings of 5, 10, 30, and 60 minutes. Waking the device up from such is as easy as touching any of the buttons. Time & date stamp: Here I was especially impressed - my previous recorders both kept (and displayed) time in obnoxious 24-hour time; this device uses 12-hour AM/PM time.Software works well enough. I was initially annoyed that DSS Player didn't allow me to easily assign files to any folder on my hard drive. However, you can go into the Options and change the location of the Download Folder. File names don't include time & date information, but are rather in the following template - DS300153.WMA, DS300154.WMA, and so on. The software accesses and displays not only the file's creation time, but the file's completion time too; interesting little feature that. Note: If you access a WMA file with Windows Explorer, the file creation time is displayed as being whatever date & time you uploaded to the computer; I have to use the DSS Player to access the file's real creation time. Playback speed ranges from -50% to +200%.Another small complaint about the software: In creating sub-folders in the Download Folder, I couldn't make the sub-folder names any longer than 20 characters. If I use Windows Explorer, however, I can create sub-folders with longer names, and DSS Player has no trouble acknowledging such longer names (it just won't CREATE 'em). That's a little goofy, but minor.In addition to the minor quibbles already mentioned, I wish the device used removable storage media, but I can live with it as is.Excellent recording quality and a very reasonable price make this device my favorite digital voice recorder yet.
I bought mine a few years ago and have been pretty happy. They do a great job of shutting out any external noise. I still hear loud noises, but the noise in most coffee shops is totally shut out, if I'm playing music.One thing I will say is BE CAREFUL OF THE FLANGED RUBBER TIPS. They had the habit of easily slipping off the earphones. I had the very scary incident of having one come off IN MY EAR. I had a heart-pounding couple of minutes trying to decide if I should go to the emergency room while attempting to pry it out of my ear with a stylus. I eventually got it out, but I will never use the rubber covers again. FYI: I got lucky, don't stick a stylus in your ear!On the other hand, the foam covers work very well. The only problem I have with them is putting them back in immediately after removing them. At this point, they are still warm from my body heat and spring out into full shape when I try to smash them down to a smaller size for insertion into my ear.The quality of the music is pretty good. I would like the bass to have more thump, but that may not be a realistic request from such a small speaker. The length of the cord is about right for storing the player in your pocket. The included alligator clip makes managing the cord pretty easy.I've never had any problems with the plug. It inserts easily and maintains good sound quality the entire time I'm using the earphones. I also like the case the earphones came it. It has seen a lot of use and is still in very good shape. The zipper enclosure is a nice touch.I wear these while I workout in the gym. My mp3 player is attached to my upper arm and I wrap most of the cord around the player to keep it out of the way. My workouts are about two hours long, and I largely forget that I have the earphones in, other than when I need to change to a different playlist.If I wear these in a coffee shop, I usually have to take them out after about 3 hours, because my ears get a little sore. But, I think this would happen with any "in-ear" listening device.After a few years of fairly heavy use, they are more or less "like new" other than the foam tips getting a little ear wax on them. I definitely recommend these.
I have a 4 Gig Sandisk USB stick which contains the U3 platform software. It would not work in this player. I also have a 512 Meg USB stick and it worked just fine.After talking with Sandisk I tried using the U3 software to delete its self. Once that is done the drive is reformatted and U3 is gone for ever. It now works fine in this player. A format of the drive will not remove the U3 software. You have to use the remove option in the status and settings portion of the U3 menu.
I bought an antenna at a local dollar store in Phoenix that is very similar to this RCA unit. The UHF loop is shaped differently, and the RCA is heavier, but the reception is almost the same as the one that cost $1. There are two advantages to the RCA: you don't have to screw in the VHF dipoles if you are only going to watch digital, and the RCA has a longer cable, so it is easier to place and adjust in different areas. My advice is to check out local dollar stores if you're on a budget. Otherwise, the RCA unit is fine. You still need to adjust it for weaker stations, but for the most part I don't have to touch the antenna when I change channels.
I used this with a &#34;Cisco&#34; serial cable to manage a Fujitsu Primepower server I bought off ebay. Does what it says on the tin.
I've had the Z22 for almost a year. While I found that it was conceptually laid out pretty well, and provided the simple PDA functions that I was looking for, the execution has 2 significant problems:* There is no way to turn off the alarms if you are syncing with Outlook off your computer. The single biggest headache this creates is that it rapidly burns battery life. If I went a week without recharging (e.g. on a long trip away from my computer) I wasn't able to start up my Z22. That essentially defeats a prime purpose of this PDA--an independent source for contacts and schedule. I really don't need the alarm function from a PDA--I can be an adult when I'm out and about.* It doesn't start up reliably. In part, this is a function of the battery burn rate described above. But a couple days ago, it wouldn't start at the beginning of 2 days out of the office, which was particularly inconvenient. Even after hooking it up again when I got back it won't restart. I also found from previous experience with this Palm and a previous one, that technical support is not particularly good, so I'm just chucking this one (a lost $100 investment).
I just purchased this battery grip yesterday and like all the reviews said, it definitely works. Griping the camera is now easier and more comfortable.As to whether to get the original Canon or the Opteka counter part, it is definitely up to you to decide. When i opened the Canon battery grip I noticed it was made in China. Kind of a let down for me. I would have thought that it would be made in Japan like the body of the 350D and the USM lens I originally bought. Makes you think how far off the quality of the Canon or the Opteka battery grip is. I'm not saying made in China is bad. But you get that feeling that you would have preffered if the grip was made in Japan.Till someone gets both grips and reviews it online. You would have to decide whether you want to spend double the price for a Canon grip.
So you're happy with your purchase and one day the S.O.B. doesn't power up or do anything? Only 90 day warranty?? Relax. Here's how to fix it. Take it apart and be careful not to lose the screws or buttons. Take off the top circuit board and use a pencil eraser or something non-caustic to clean the connectors that connect the two circuit boards. After you clean those contacts, the player will work again.
I got my first digital camera in 2001: a Canon PowerShot A10, with 1.3 MP. Miraculously enough, it still works beautifully, and the image quality is still superior to many other digital cameras on the market. As an upgrade, and because I began to print my own images, I received the A520 as a gift. What can I say? I love it! It is easy to use, the image quality is solid, and now I finally have a camera compact enough to put in my pocket (or that doesn't serve a double function as a paperweight, you make the call.)The only downside: sometimes it has a delay before allowing you to take another picture, but I find that this is a "Canon quirk," if you will. It doesn't happen often, but sometimes the screen goes black and the little light blinks in a "thinking" sort of mode before returning to the live screen. Other than that, I have NO complaints whatsoever. The battery life is fantastic (I reccommend rechargable batteries) and the image quality is great. Small, light-weight, and an overall good deal.
Warning: Not for wimps.This computer is a scaled-down desktop replacement, but its still a desktop replacement so if you're thinking you can lug this around on a daily basis then think again. Your back or your shoulder will probably only be able to handle occasion transport (the computer itself is 7.8lbs and if you factor in the AC adapter it will go up to about 11 lbs. Then add accessories like a mouse, put that on a scale and decide if a 15.4" is really that small a price to pay for portability).Fortunately, it does have beautiful screen and if you're watching DVDs or playing games it will be impressive. The nVidia 6150 card will do well for a modest gamer but it will not be able to handle upcoming games especially since they are moving on to directx10 graphics and modern games will probably have to run on lower settings.The processor is good, not the best Turion and slower than most Core 2 Duos but it will get the job done and unless you're going to do movie and photo editing or serious gaming you won't have any problems.The biggest weakness of this PC, though, has to be its memory. 1 Gig of Ram is ridiculous to try to run any version of Vista on. If you're going to purchase this also purchase a gig of RAM and install that as well because Vista really requires at least a gig to run at an acceptable speed.If you aren't an expert than you probably are reluctant to open the bottom of a $1000 piece of equipment and start messing with things. Another option is to but it direct from HP. You can customize a dv9500 on their site and it will probably cost about the same. The only problem is they won't offer options like the AMD Turion or 6150. You'll have to order something more or less powerful.Altogether its an affordable large screen PC with great power for a $1000 but poor mobility.
It was with deep regret that I had to return this camera. It has the most wonderful features and its small size makes it an absolute gem. But there is something you should know about this camera that is not in the product information. It is something I never would have thought of, but I will from now on. I charged up the battery, installed it, and turned the camera on. As soon as I did, I knew I had a problem. This camera makes an annoying jingle every time you turn it on. It is something like a cell phone sound. It makes the same jingle when you open the lens cover. There's more. It beeps every time you press one of the function controls. But the worst thing and the fatal thing is: you can't turn these sounds off. I called their technical support and they said sorry but the sounds were built in and cannot be shut off. I wonder why this is? Do they think they are selling these cameras to twelve year old girls? They also include the useless feature of giving you several choices of jingle music to accompany your slide shows. Why do we have to pay money for that? Since when does a camera have to double as a juke box? Don't they know that there are many situations in which a camera needs to be discreet? Solemn occasions, church services, weddings, funerals, special events, concerts, voyeurism, espionage, criminality. But what occurred to me was nature photography. You're out in the wilderness, finally the ivory billed woodpecker lands on the hood of your car, you grab your camera and turn it on. "Jingle-jingle" And the bird flies off. It is just not acceptable for a camera to draw attention to itself with a lot of unnecessary noise. For me, the mechanical sound of the shutter clicking is the only sound a camera should make. And even that should be as quiet as possible. I really wish Sony had put a little less kitch and a little more taste into an otherwise marvelous camera.
Bought this at the last minute before a trip. Prompt delivery. Worked perfectly with my Canon S30 camera.
THese are the best speakers you could ever buy. Cerwin Vega definately raises the bar in speaker performance!
I was very happy with this product. I use it with msn messenger and it works very well. I talk to my friend across the country almost everyday. The picture is clear and we can talk to teach other as if we were on the phone, just make sure you have your settings right. I recommend this product.
If you have an Epson printer, you pretty much have no choice but to buy their ink. (In fact, this goes any with manufacturer.) I strongly recommend against using any third-party ink cartridges, as I have had nothing but bad experience with them in the past.This ink cartridge gives you what you expect: never enough pages for what you pay! Fortunately Amazon gives us a very good price, so we can afford to buy just a few more per year.
The dimensions for this camera bag are advertized at "2.2 x 3.2 x 7.2". This is false. The actual dimensions on the Z10 packaging are 3 X 1.25 X 4.25. Had I known the bag was this small I would have ordered something larger but then you are trusting the website to advertize correctly. It is a good quality bag but holds only a small digital camera and not much else. I guess you have to go to a manufactuter's website(In this case Lowepro's)first to confirm the actual size.
I recently got a Lexmark Z23 printer when I bought my new iMac. The printer works very well. However, you should know that in order to get a good solid black, you need to have the black cartridge (10N0016) as well. The color cartridge will provide a nice black, combining the magenta, cyan and yellow. But the black cartridge is almost mandatory for any real depth to your graphics. Or a clean type treatment.
I'm happy with the product , I have found nothing else that was not mentioned on previous reviews that I read before I bought this product-slow to load/recognize cds.-radio stations preset will be reseted with a power outage.for the price I paid I'm happy with it , something I like about this model ( compared with the previous one ) is that it comes with a headphones jack, which I used to connect the Micro Hi-Fi System to a sub-woofer ( off course I do not max the volume in the Hi-fi otherwise I will blew off my sub-woofer )
The reviewer who wrote that this doesn't work with Tivo has no idea what they're talking about. I bought this specifically for my Tivo, and it works fine. In fact, of the wireless jacks I've tried, this is the only one that does work.This unit differs from others in that it uses a 2.4 GHz signal to transmit data or calls, rather than the house's power lines. This seems to work a lot better.
Have been very happy with product for the 9 months that I have had them. Good sound quality and durability. However, the ear adapter pieces easily come off the earphones. Have lost 3 pieces, which are the right size for my ear and can't find a retailer who sells replacement parts. Be careful with the handling and storage of these earphones.
copied ok but the lightscribe print was very light,could not really make the words out at all, so if you need a clear crisp image this will not due
goes great with my macbook love it perfect size great that you can turn it on or off to save batterrie life.
A few things I didn't pick up from the description before I bought it:1. This is an IR keyboard so you must have an IR receiver in your PC to use it.2. Because it is IR, you can program it to do your TV functions as well (NICE!)3. The "track-stick" is kind of a pain, but you get used to it.4. The multimedia keys are back-lit, but not the whole keyboard.5. Works perfectly with Windows 7 Media CenterOverall, it's a very good value for the money. I am considering buying a 2nd one just in case these disappear and I need a replacement.
This is a great inexpensive switch! I share an ADSL connection with my roomates, but the modem/router we have only has a 4-port hub built into it limited to 10Mbps. All I had to do was plug the computers into this switch, and the switch into one of the router's ports. Everything works just the same, and now we have a switched 100Mbps internal network, with room for more computers (and a free ethernet card to boot)! The &quot;Auto-sense Crossover ports&quot; in this switch make networking a breeze. I don't know why their other model (PN828ES) retails for so much more just because it has an uplink port.
I haven't had a chance to experience the full theatre experience yet, just music listening. However, this thing kicks out some serious power and clarity. the surround speakers are unnecesarily bulky (and do you really need a center-rear speaker?), but the main speakers and subwoofer rock. onkyo even has an available ipod dock, which would be a great addition to this system.
I got these headphones about 2 or 3 years ago as a stocking stuffer. I am still using these right this very minute while typing this haha! For the price these things are amazing! All sound levels are nice crisp and clear, bass is excellent and comparable to my old skull candy earbuds if not better. Noise Isolation is great when your music is on even very low. My mother scared the crap out of me just a second ago trying to talk to me lol I did not hear her! I have 2 large fish tanks right next to me and they are not noticeable when they are in and music is off. The rubber just needs to be seated correctly in your ear like earplugs and these sound amazing. I was just looking at getting a high end gaming headset with 7.1 virtual surround sound because I need a new mic anyways. But These are seriously stopping me from that. I owned px21's about 6 months ago for 2 weeks and then the left speaker went out. I'd have to say these produced sound on par if not better then those.I would def recommend these to anyone looking for good earbuds! especially on a budget! That's why I'm rating these at 5 stars! Koss is Boss
Picture quality is a little bit better than my LG 50px1d model when watching reg. cable. In high def. both are comparable. Not bad for a $1600 tv just 10" smaller. I'm glad i bought it.
My son saw this telescope in boutique store. It was twice the price of the one I bought on Amazon so I didn't buy it. However, he continued to tell me over and over he wanted one and finally 6 months later we bought him this.He loves it! He received it for his 7th birthday and used it at an overnight with the cub scouts at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Telescope really works and he was able to see the sea lions on the post about 150 yards away as if they were close up. He loves to carry this on his belt loop and keep it close. It has held up well and the case is sturdy too. It did have slight ripping in the threading of the enclosure after he wore it every day even to bed. Still giving this 5 stars because the joy in his eyes at having it is worth the money and the rip!Great telescope for kid.
I have used all types of crimpers. Most use proprietary connectors, dies, etc. This takes all into account and allows for adjustment on the fly to use ALL types of RCA, BNC and F-Type compression connectors. I certainly like this and will add more to the arsenal for all my guys.
Am using this for my older XM Tao2go satellite radio. The old Home Kit broke and got this to replace it. Really wanted something that also included speakers and this filled the bill. Works great and was easy to use.
Exactly what I ordered. Description of cable was exactly what I needed. Fixed problem I was having with my subwoofer.
This product was actually pretty impressive considering the price! The only thing I would suggest is that they provide a slightly thinner washer for use where the cotter pin goes to allow for easier insertion of the cotter pin. Other than that very minor thing, this is a great product. Again, considering the price, it is actually quite a bargain.
junk,junk,junk,junk,junk,junk,junk,junk.no service no answer to e mail or phone call.
About 7 or 8 years ago, after starting to experience unpleasant side-effects from mouse use at work, I started looking for a trackball. I tried some others but this logitech model the best I could find. What can I say? My hand was made for this trackball :) I've worn through 2 of these in intensive daily use at the office and am now onto my third. If you're right handed, this is definitely worth a try! It doesn't have the sticking/skipping problem that some of the cheaper trackballs have. It doesn't require hourly cleaning. I really like the convenient placement of the scroll wheel under my index finger and the forward-backward thumb buttons are right where they need to be!
I was looking for a small system to play my IPOD that also had a CD player and radio and sounded good. This system met and exceeded my expectations. It is small enough to fit on my bedside table, is attractive, and sounds great--a really good deal for the price. I also received it very soon after my order was placed and in perfect condition.
UPS did damage one of the two, but at last awesomeness had finally returned home. These speakers would be great for all listeners. CAK Electronic customer service is top notched, would recommend to everyone.
I highly recommend this powered 7 port USB hub over the 4 port model by the same manufacturer. You'll need those extra ports, especially if you're installing an external drive that requires 2 ports to operate. CyberPower recommends that you operate the hub with the included wall wart power supply, even though you can use it without the power supply.However, if you plug a keyboard with LED backlighting (like the Saitek Eclipse) into this hub, the LED backlighting will remain ON even though the computer itself has been turned OFF. It's a simple matter of plugging the Saitek (or similar peripheral) into a USB port on the computer instead of the hub. Otherwise, you'll have to manually turn off the LEDs, which will light again when the computer boots up.The lights on the hub itself don't bother me as they have others, but placing the hub out of sight remedies the problem. It has a lifetime warranty, and installs easily with no software to run. I also own a UPS made by CyberPower, and it seems to be a quality product.
I ordered this from another vendor and the packaging says Lexar, but the xD card itself is Olympus brand. Works great in my Olympus C-50! If you can get the Lexar brand cheaper than the big names, do it.
The drive fits great, with plenty of room for the cord.More than anything though, this case just feels safe.I'm a worry wart when it comes to my gadgets, and this one pacifies me so I'm not constantly fearful that my drive will break if I take it somewhere.
I purchased this to get my monitor's build-in USB hub connected to my computer and ran this around the video cable to the case. Great product, does as expected and soft enough plastic to allow flexibility in wrapping and still remain out of the way.I would think as a stretch usb cable there would be too much tension - a regular straight usb cable would be better.
I recently purchased the Philips DVDR3390 due to the low selling price and brand name. I also have a Philips brand DVD player and Plasma TV.Before buying, I read countless reviews on Amazon about this DVD-R and learned a few things. Before I recorded a single frame, I visited Philips online and downloaded the latest firmware upgrade. After burning it to CD-R and playing it in the DVD-R, the upgrade completed.I used Verbatim DVD+R discs to burn the programs off my DVR and 80+ hours of burning later, I have not encountered a single burn issue.I have not used the player to edit programs, burn to DVD-RW discs or change the auto-generated menus, just "burn, finalize and go."After playing back several of the burned discs on other DVD players, for what I require of it, I can safely say that I am rather pleased with the Philips DVDR3390. :)
Now if you're hauling around an old CD player with a big CD case and all your doing in scrathing the disks and losing them. Well then the Ipod Nano is for you. Its width the size of a pencil width, and it able to hold up to 500 songs, i think you just got yourself 3 CD players but in something that doesnt skip on songs if you're running, and is extremly tiny. I have 70 songs on my Ipod already. If you already have a song on a CD that you want in your ipod, just insert the CD into the computer and put in on the ipod. Theres also a music store so you can shop for songs, albums, and TV shows( if you have the ipod that plays videos) for resonable prices. So no more hauling around the bulky CD players man, just grab your ipod and go.
I just received my new case and very satisfied.My new sony hx5v fits in it very well.Other than that this case has a protection in it (both sides)which i think may protect your camera in case of dropping situation..
This is the perfect alternative to the larger camera backpack I have and is more practical for full-day trips than the over-shoulder bag I have.
The MV-PROJSP is made in both a "regular" and "low-profile"/flush flavors. Apparently they are sending the FLUSH mount instead of the one capable of extending. Both are good products, but you should be getting what is pictures/advertised. The description states: "It offers an adjustable length, 11.42"-32", and supports small to medium-sized projectors weighing up to 33 lbs (15 kg)." The flush mount DOES NOT provide length adjustment. Amazon needs to fix this one.
Nice but will tip over easily if not close to a wall. Hassle free to carry and to store. Once touch to deploy. Nice.
I used the online reviews to make my decision when purchasing this mouse. They were right on. When the mouse arrived, I simply plugged in the USB receiver and put the battery (provided) in the mouse and that was it. The mouse works well and I haven't had any problems. I am very satisfied with the product performance, ease of setup and price.
The new VN1800 from olympus is a very good product! I see it as a next generation compared to my older VN90. The most impressive differences to me are the smaller size and the better sound. There is also a fourth directory and buttons are more intuitive with the jogdial. The size is now about 3 inches versus 4 inches, allowing the VN1800 to hold in a pocket without deforming it or hurting. The sound quality in HQ mode is very crisp allowing to better recognize all kinds of sounds, even mixes of noises, voices and music. It is no longer a struggle to understand voicenotes I took in my car with ambiant city noise.The consomation is low: i measured about 0.1mA standby, 40mA play (low volume) 30mA rec mode. So batteries must last a whileI also did a test of replacing the batteries within reasonable time (10sec) and thank god the messages were not lost.The VN1800 will always be with me, attached to my keys with an extendable cord.Note: sometimes under harsch frictions and pressure the tiny 'hold' button accidentally shifts and the unit starts recording. For this I simply cut off the 3 grooves of the button
My son loves the shuffle. It has a great design and good headphones. Everything just works with the ipod and itunes.
I bought this to connect my other (GVA to female S-vedio) cable to my Mitsubishi, in order to connect my computer to the TV. It just doesn't work. At best, it shows 3 fuzzy duplicated images on the TV, instead of 1 clear image. I am very annoyed..This isn't the problem with my TV, because the TV works great when I link my Ipad to the TV using a different cable.
This product is absolutely one of the best products Kensington has created. Not only is the functionality seamless and simple, the product is beautiful. I bring it to work to use on my Mac and take it home to use with my Powerbook and I love it most because of the two-click--right and left(which us Mac users aren't always used to). I've only been using it for a week now and everyone in the office wants one! The two ladies on either side of me already bought theirs!! Great product for a great cause! Go get one...NOW. I guarantee you will love it as much as I do:)
I never believed the online review and stuffs, so I decided to buy this and compare it with different speakers I have. The result was kinda disappointed; bose companion 3 II sounds worse than my TEAC CD speakers which I only bought for 150 bucks 4 years ago. The high tone was not as clear. Then, I compared bose companion 3 II with my current computer speakers (OZAKI) which I also bought 4 years ago. Undeniably, bose sounds better for the high range and low range, but not in a very obvious way. It is also worth mention that I only bought OZAKI speakers for 25 bucks when I was in Taiwan.Overall Bose companion 3 II are not bad speakers, the sound quality is good( but not superior). But we must raise a question: is it really worthy to spend 250 bucks for that?? You will need to compare this product on your own.
Excellent product easy to install and came with everything you need to mount to wall
There are a few things that make this stand out from an iPod Video.1 - The screen. The screen is huge and watching video in widescreen is awesome. Everyone comments on how great the picture is, it looks like a mini-HDTV.2 - Radio. The radio tuner is very powerful and has the ablilty to tell you the station name and even the song that is currently playing.3 - Wifi Sharing - This is pretty limited as of now considering you can only keep the songs you share with other people for 3 days, but it's still a cool idea and could get a LOT better with firmware updates.4 - Pictures viewing in widescreen. It make pictures a thousand times better... Better than iPod hands down.Other than that everything is at least up to par with an iPod for the most part. It doesn't have some of the basic features you would expect, such as a clock/alarm, or any programs for that matter. I believe these will be added later with firmware updates.The software for the most part is easy to use, but not as easy as it should be to install. Afterall, this is a Microsoft product on a Micrsoft O/S, there really shouldn't be any flaws at all, but there are a few minor ones.Overall this thing is great, works for all your multimedia needs.
I am very happy with this item, I have had it for several years; I watch a lot of TV and am perfectly satisfied.
Plug it in and it works as it should. No annoying software on it. Well housed. Only complaint I have with it is that the end cap isn't part of the housing and can therefore get lost. Otherwise, great!
I saw this bad boy at Suncoast for $99 and flipped out. Before, I had always thought about getting an Ipod Video, but I didn't like the idea of having to wait to get home to rip a CD to an MP3 player. But then I saw this. Now I have a decent replacement for my dead Rio Volt SP 150! ^.^Pro's:#1- CAN play JPEG's and MPEG movies that are burned to DVD-R.(great for pictures, music videos and TV show episodes)#2- Small, yet satisfying LIGHTED lcd screen.#3- Comes with everything you need for travel; a carrying case, adapters for CAR and WALL SOCKET. Comes with its own pair of headphones included.#4- Compact, but not small enough to lose easily (unlike an Ipod Nano)Con's:#1- Short battery life (2 hours for movies, 6 for MP3's, maybe longer if you turn the display off) and icky proprietary charge batteries (I'd rather just be able to pick up some AA's for it at the Airport)#2- The volume is lower for DVD's, but higher for music. WTF?#3- Generates HEAT when running off the wall outlet.#4- No way at all to make the menu and ID3 fonts LARGER.#5- Internal speakers would have been good.
It works great, plus it was cheap...double whammy! I have gone to stores like Best Buy and the cheapest cassettes they have are about $20.00, this is way worth it! My music sounds great in the car.
"too good to be true"....? NO, that's what i thought. I bought 8 of them to bring on a trip to Vietnam for 2 weeks so I wouldn't have to bring a charger and a power converter. I have been bench testing them for the last 2 months and am completely amazed. Long life (as good as the Nikon version), but only 1 dollar and some change versus $34-$37 for the Nikon. I would recommend to anyone, especially if you shoot a ton of video.
After using this tripod to hold up my dSLR camera (Olympus E-500) for almost two years, I am finally ready to relegate it to the use for which it was designed, holding up my point'n'shoot camera (Fujifilm E900). I knew when I made my selection that it was not enough tripod for my intended uses, but it was lightweight and it fit my budget, so I figured I could get along with it for a while. That while is over now, as I finally have another tripod for the dSLR camera. (The new tripod is another Manfrotto rig, aBogen-Manfrotto 055MF3 3-Section MagFiber Tripod without Headpaired with aBogen-Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System (3157N), coming in at almost 4x the price of the Digi tripod and almost twice its weight.)The 718B tripod is a somewhat taller version of theBogen-Manfrotto 728B Digi Compact Tripod with Integrated 3-Way Head and Carrying Bag (Black), with a slightly different head configuration and a different quick release plate. I appreciate the extra inches of tallth. While nicely constructed, this tripod is lightweight and will not take the same abuse as sturdier models. The enamel on the cast metal parts chips easily (should have been powder coated), and my unit was damaged by a drop of about a foot (while in its storage bag!).The head is controlled by a single lever for both pan and tilt, with the pan loosening slightly before the tilt. The head motions are viscous damped to smooth out video pans. The center column and the legs are anodized aluminum, with triangular cross sections for added rigidity. The fourth sections of the legs look awfully skinny. I carry a hex key along to keep the leg pivots tight.One of the things I used the tripod for was taking panorama sequences, to be stitched together in Photoshop. In order to stitch panoramic images easily, one of the requirements is that the camera remains level throughout the pan. After repeated attempts, I have concluded that this is largely impossible using this tripod.In gusty conditions, this tripod shakes the camera like a leaf. An aspen leaf. There is no hook on the bottom of the column to add stabilizing weights, which would have helped.For all of that, I am not ready to consign this tripod to Craigslist. I am sure it will be quite satisfactory holding up my digicam, or the odd camcorder for shooting the odd birthday, etc.
I bought this dvd recorder just over 2 years ago & after having it for about a year, it started to freeze - Loading would flash on the unit screen & I usually could get it to turn off & reset if I held the open tray button, but about a week ago, my son & I was watching a dvd & it started flashing Loading again, with a brand new dvd in it. I thought I wasn't going to get it out, but fortunately I did. Held in the open tray button & got the dvd out, after closing it, it started to do it again, but this time, I cannot get it to stop flashing & it will not work at all now. This is very unfortunate because I thought JVC was supposed to be a great product. I will never buy a JVC product again.
My laptop, which is not very hot (Lenovo T60p), compared to something like a Dell Precision Mobile workstation. The Vantec cooler is made of plastic and within 2 weeks of purchase, the plastic has permanently melted and has mishaped the cooler. Now, when simply setting the laptop down on it the fans rub making enough noise that you end up unplugging the USB power cable.Save your money and shop for something made from metal.
The battery was just fine and it is working as it is suppose to. Lets see if it last as long as it should.
Excellent sub-woofer and a great value. Reliable brand. Polk speakers are known for their durability, sound accuracy and design. I am very happy with the sub-woofer. Flawless operation. I only wish it came with a remote.
Me funciona muy bien y para el precio esta super!!! hubiese estado mejor si viniera con el cd de programacion pero gracias a un amigo que me presto el cd, pude activarlo sin problemas!!!Ahora si estoy muy satisfecho con las compras por amazon.com
Not much to say here, but this was easy to install, seems sturdy enough, and has a nice tilt function.
My comments after using the the monitor.1. On scrolling through a page fast using the scroll bar, the text appears elongated and stretched out (this happens only for a fraction of a second).2. Totally black portions of the image do not appear black if there is no external light.3. Motion pictures appear good. Only in dark areas does it get blocky.On comparing this monitor with Envision/ Samsung / Viewsonic, the text quality in this is the best. Before purchasing a LCD monitor the text quality is the main thing to focus on. The photos and images look pretty in all the monitors. The Viewsonic picture is good, but you can see a black border on the display at top and bottom.4. Controls are easy and simple to operate.Overall a good buy.
Purchased the camera .... Excellent pictures and great battery use. Bigger compact card great asset.Had much trouble uploading pictures via USB. Apparently, USB on Dell computers is not powerful enough to support USB uploading. Must buy separate card reader to upload pictures.
This is my second pair of V Moda Bass Frequency Earbuds (I sat on and broke my first pair). If I hadn't loved my first pair so much, I wouldn't have bought a second pair! These are GREAT for noise isolation and truly provide smooth, clean, and punchy bass response. Admittedly, I had to tweak my Mp3 player's EQ settings to over-compensate on the highs, but once that is done it sounds great! I can really appreciate the isolation when walking around next to the hospitals and I can't hear the MediVac flying in overhead. I even use these sometimes when playing drums along with music, and they work for that, too! The newer pair I have has a plastic cord, whereas the first pair was more of a grippy rubber-like material. I don't have a preference. I'd recommend getting a small carrying case for these. They aren't built like a tank, so you do need to care for them. Other than that, I've got no complaints about these. I LOVE them!
I love the idea of this thing. It's so great that it's always with my laptop so I don't have to worry about cords or batteries. The tracking of the mouse isn't the greatest. It seems to need a really good surface to track well, and even then it jumps around a bit.
I was disappointed with the APM12US for 2 reasons. 1) Targus don't make a tip for for my cell phone or my mp3 player. 2) This thing is a lot bigger and heavier than my OEM laptop power adapter. I like the idea that you only have to carry one adapter for all of your electronics but the APM12US didn't really give me what I need. I now carry the Xpower pocket inverter 175, OEM adapter for my laptop, the usb cable for my mp3 player and oem charger for my phone instead. A lot more items to carry but it is a better solution IMO and much cheaper instead.
I use this cam to say good night to my kids when I am traveling. Great picture, easy to install and use. Overall perfict for this type of application!
Like others have mentioned, this card seems to stop functioning altogether at one point or another - but no one has mentioned anything about Linux (or maybe I missed it). Yes, I had this very card working on a Windows box for about three months, and suddenly the third party software decided to stop working with the unit no matter what I did through tech service and howto's off the internet.Since it was the kid's computer for games like Freddy Fish (stuff that works easily in Wine) I decided to try the card out on PClinuxOS, since it seemed to be the friendliest OS besides Ubuntu I could find.First thing I did was try the card on it's default rt drivers that were installed with PClinuxOS. At first it said it couldn't find any networks, then I tried again and it gave me a "ra0" option or something along that line. I tried it and my system froze.After a reboot, I decided to remove those rt drivers and the already installed version of ndiswrapper, use the 'make' and 'make install' commands for the latest version, installed the driver with ndiswrapper, modprobed it, went through the Wireless GUI, and added ndiswrapper as a module to load on bootup (can't recall the command right now).It might seem like a lot of work but in the end I haven't had to touch any of the command line since. It even signs on during the boot process and if we ever change our essid or pass phrase or whatever I can just use the Wireless GUI again. Ever since NOT using Linksys third party software, this card has lasted two years and doesn't seem to be stopping any time soon.-EDIT 8/25/2012-Wow, looking back at my review I forgot how big of a nerd I used to be and can't even remember half the stuff I was talking about.Anyway, I've had this card in 4 different computers, ranging from XP to Windows 7. At first, Vista support was basically not there but over time better drivers were patched together. Even when I do a fresh Windows 7 install with this card, the set up process recognizes the card. At this point in time, this card is very plug and play. The antennae that comes with the unit is not so great - I bought a Hawking HiGain Directional Antenna for this card which has been fantastic.Only *now* am I getting problems with the card. It's aged a bit so I don't fault it though and has worked up until this point.To give you an idea of how much use I've gotten out of this card; the order was placed April 26, 2008, and it is currently August 25, 2012. If you have a good antennae, I'd highly recommend this product.
Product appears well-constructed and works just fine; however, I found the design of the "snagless" connector unsatisfactory.The connector is very difficult to operate: seems I can't pinch the connector hard enough to get it to release when it's plugged into the computer port, and I was afraid of breaking the cable or damaging the computer port. My girlfriend, who has much smaller hands, had no better luck than I did.If you only infrequently connect and disconnect the cable, this issue shouldn't be a problem for you. In my case, where I regularly disconnect the cable, I ended up taking an X-Acto knife and trimming away the "snagless" piece of rubber, and I'm satisfied with the results.Cable produced by Belkin a couple of years ago was equally "snagless," but featured a better connector design.Seems a shame to purchase a product knowing you're going to have to modify it, so I've transitioned to the Mediabridge cable brand.
Definitely a great product for the price. For me this battery grip adds stability to the light-weight Rebel XT. With the addition of the grip, including two batteries, gives the camera much more balance and added weight. This is good especially when using a larger telephoto, or heavier lens. This allows me to hold the XT with less "camera shake". Overall gives the camera a better feel and also lengthens the grip of the camera itself, giving every finger a place to rest, especially the little finger.As others have said, the shutter button does'nt have a distinctive two step feel and is much softer than the Canon button. To me this is not a major concern, especially at less than half the cost of the Canon grip. A must have XT accessory. Looks nice too!
I am a current CallVantage customer and have received a letter from CallVantage informing me that all CallVantage service will be discontinued after October 20, 2009.
Works fine. I'm using this cable to make my Dell 700m do TV output to TVs w/o svideo inputs.
After we had to replace a couple of appliances from power surges I researched surge protectors and these protect all 3 lines. and were a good price. The only thing is I wish is that it was a 90 degree outlet from the inlet.
That anyone would seriously plop down three grand for this joke of a system boggles the mind...oh well, never underestimate the power of advertising, and of outrageous-price-inflation-as-marketing-strategy.My boss bought one of these for his wife this past Christmas, and poor guy---his wife loves the way it looks, but he absolutely hates the way it sounds: tinny treble, weak bass, fuzzy midrange. Sure Bose is great at squeezing things into a tiny pretty package but don't kid yourself, you sacrifice TONS on sound quality, features and functionality. For instance, the main unit offers a ridiculously tiny number of digital inputs on the back, the speaker connections are poor quality, and you can't even set a high-pass filter/crossover but are stuck with the factory setting!This system is OK if you only watch movies with loud explosions every ten seconds, never listen to any music except for maybe rap, and most of all if you don't know a darn thing about home audio and are too lazy to learn. Bose has done everything for you, assuming that you have the sonic discernment of a mudpie, all you have to do is turn the power on, hit the "play" button, and you're off...Which in and of itself is no crime, were it not for the obscene price attached to this system---you can get almost audiophile quality for about half, and similar sound from even the lowest end Sony home theater in a box setup for under two hundred dollars!My boss though has the dough to have real audio equipment for himself in his own separate media room, leaving this ridiculous getup in the living room for his wife, thereby earning boatloads of spousal brownie points in the process.Unless you are so lucky, I'd advise you to look elsewhere.
I ordered one from ANTonline through Amazon.com . The MP3 player arrived on time. When I open the hard plastic, I saw there's empty storage space. I check the item list from online user guide. I figured Earphones,USB Cable, Lanyard and 1 lithium ion battery (a replacement battery??). I called SanDisk but they asked me to contact the online retailer. I called the online retailer and the lady asked me to send an E-mail to their tech support department and wait. Then she HANG UP MY CALL! That's very rude.In general, I believe this is the SanDisk issue because those items were missing in the brand new, sealed hard plastic container. SanDisk is able and capable to prevent this issue. Now they just push the responsibilities to the customer and the online retailer.
I bought this unit as an open-box special for what seemed like a steal at $250. Got it all hooked up with minimum effort and it worked just fine as advertised. Picture quality was great, could not tell a recording from the original Digital cable input. DVD playback was outstanding, probably due to the DCDi chip.Then I started reading all the horrible reviews here on Amazon about the product failing after a few months. Couple that with poor customer service and expensive repairs, and it didn't take me long to realize I needed to take advantage of the 30 day return policy and get rid of this unit. So I did.I surfed over to the reviews for the Panasonic DMR-E80, and they were like night and day difference from the dvdr985. Most owners of that unit love it's built in 80Gig hard drive and intuative user interface. Luckily I was able to get one on sale and using a friend's employee discount, brought it home for $450. After one month I can say I too love this piece of equipment.
Great for transferring large files or backing up important documents, but just doesn't have a sold feel. The need not to have a cover is a must as these are easily lost.
This is a piece of crap. Don't buy it. The two we've gotten have both had their internal gearing fail. We bought a second because we thought the first was possibly a lemon.
I wanted sound in my home server. This gave me sound but its crummy quality. Buzzes in the background, not the speakers.
these are just amazing. i can not tell the difference between having the headphones plugged stait into my computer or plugged into the extention. the sound quailty is 100% identical and for the very reasonable price this is an amazing product.
Excellent! Works the way it is described! No more waiting for your batteries to be charged! 15 mins is all it takes for a 2500mAh battery. Upto 25 mins for lower capacity batteries. Still better than 8-12 hours!
I have used this camera both during Christmas holiday family gatherings, as well as in the pursuit of outdoor scenery. It is a WONDERFUL camera. Whether shooting in full sunlight at ASA 100, or tripod astrophotography at ASA 1600, the camera truly shines.As an astrophotographer, the only issue I find with it is that exposure time is limited to 30 seconds. Other than that, I think anyone purchasing this camera would agree it is a good value.
I used this for the first time in the courtroom for a trial where I wanted to put both the laptop and LCD projector on the table. One of the legs broke when I pulled it out. After I managed to set it up, it was so, unstable I ended up using a table I found in the courtroom. The table is plastic and cheap. You get what you pay for. The only good thing I can say is that the design is good, if only they could make it a better quality, even though it might add some weight to it.
I have owned this for one day. Its going back......It stopped working almost instantly. Has Java errors like crazy and updating the Firmware and the Software produce no result. After waiting for ever for tech support decided to send it back instead.
great price. might need two of those if your home is greater than 1500sqft to install your speaker with surround sounds.
I bought this product because my new car player has a usb port and will read flash drives. It works great. No more burning cd's for a trip or having to haul them around.No clutter and no constantly changing discs. Just put them on this drive and away you go.
I bought one of these a while back hoping to replace my ADS Tech. DVD Xpress. The only nice thing I can say about the Dazzle over the ADS tech box is that it acts like a webcam. However, it decides to randomly stop working and mess up all my USB ports. This is something the ADS one didn't do, when it happened to work. Basically, don't buy this thing. Its going into the garbage immediately.
This is the best HDTV for the price I have ever seen.I get great over the air reception, I have a older DDS system and the 480i picture still looks very good, 480p off our DVD looks very good also.1080p OTA is so 3-D looking at times it's almost weird to watch.The sound is unreal the way it can make sound seem like it is to the sides and behind you.Crisp bright clean colors and pure black backgrounds really impressed all that have seen it.On bright days with the room filled with sun the picture is amazingly still great looking.The no glare screen works very good in a bright sun filled room with no reflections.**1080p Full HD Display**Definition: With Full HD, there's no need to scale down a 1080 signal. With twice the pixel resolution of 720p HD models, Full HD creates the pinnacle in picture quality.ColorBurst(tm) Wide Color Gamut LCDDefinition: Wide color gamut LCD expands the number of available colors and improves the color accuracy. While standard LCD panels may only reproduce 72% of the NTSC color gamut, ColorBurst(tm) utilizes enhanced CCFL back-light technology to expand the color range to 90%+. This significantly improves both color purity and color saturation, and combined with superior processing and a superior back-light, creates colors that are vibrant and natural.PixelPure 3G(tm)14-Bit Internal Digital Video ProcessingBenefit: This advanced third-generation digital video processing system is capable of producing 4,096 levels of gradation for a smooth, natural-looking picture without image banding.10,000 -1 contrast level.DynaLight(tm) Dynamic Back Light ControlBenefit: DynaLight(tm) monitors the brightness level of each video frame, and automatically adjusts the backlight intensity based on the image content. Precise signal analysis affords 256 levels of backlight intensity. This creates dynamic contrast up to 5X that of the original panel contrast, resulting in a deeper black level that increases detail and depth, even in low light environments.Cinespeed(tm) LCD PanelDefinition: Cinespeed(tm) LCD panel has 8ms or less response speed necessary for cleaner high-action home theater images. A wide viewing angle ensures that you'll have the best seat in the house.SoundStrip Speaker System(tm)Definition: This new speaker technology utilizes a thin-line speaker design with enhanced dynamic range. This eliminates the big round speakers, without losing any of the big home theater sound.
This MP3/CD player is soo much better than previous Rio Products I havee owned. First of ALL the iRiver SlimX really lives up it's name.. it's at least half th siz of a normal CD player. The controls are on the side for easy use instead of on the stop. NO SKIPS whatso ever. The Remote comes with tons more features than RioVolt Products. The only problem with this package is the headphones.One side is longer than the other. iRiver says this is so 2 people can listen to it IE on a plane. I recommend going to there website and buying the iRiver Wraparound Headphones for with this. Altogether if there was moe than 5 stras I'd give this product ALOT MORE THAN 5 Stars!!
The Garmin 550 has it all. It may not be the newest product that Garmin sells but it is the most full featured for the price that I found. I was always going with Garmin, I had a friend that owned a 320 and he loved the simple touch screen interface and ease of use. The 550 has voice prompts (with street names) that was a must for my wife, the newer technology to acquire satellites that the more recent Garmins have and it comes with a 3 month trial of the traffic alert service. All this and it was easily $100 less than a similarly equipped model from Garmin. It also has hands free bluetooth so you can use it as a speaker phone with your bluetooth enabled cell phone. I thought this option would have limited features but when I started reading the clear, easy to understand manual (yes, I read manuals...) I realized how extensive the bluetooth options were. I would normally just use a GPS unit to navigate to locations that are unfamiliar or far away but the bluetooth options make it a must have in the car each day. You can even use the phone numbers that are included in the ~6 million POI database to call restaurants or hotels via the touch screen while your traveling. Very cool. One other note on the traffic alert feature, I was worried that the coverage would be underwhelming but once I researched the links provided on the Garmin site I saw that it is actually very good in an around the major metropolitan areas in the country. I live outside Boston and we pickup service nearly 30 miles west of the city. We actually used the alerts the first time we used the 550 to avoid an accident on Rt2. For just a yearly $60 dollar subscription I was sold. So, to sum up, I am more than impressed that a sub $300 GPS has all these features and the already well known Garmin ease of use. Garmin was also the only GPS manufacturer that got any good reviews for customer service I found. I have not needed it yet but hope that remains true if I ever do.
This is a great HDMI DVD Player. It is easy to set up and works very well. It takes very little space.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SATA - SCSI CONVERTER PLEASE FORGET ABOUT THIS OPTION, PINS ON SATA CONNECTOR BROKE AT FIRST CONECTION ATTEMPT.WEAK PRODUCT AT A HIGH PRICE.TRY SOME OTHER OPTIONS.
I already had theCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens, and liked it a lot. This lens gives you a bit more aperture to play with, which is nice in dim lighting. That said, if it's REALLY dark, and your subject is nearby, don't expect it to focus, cause it won't. When it does focus, it's speedy and quite, especially in contrast to the 1.8. When you're shooting at 1.4, be aware that you're *shooting at 1.4*. This means your depth of field is maybe 2-3 inches, and movement of the subject between when you focus and when you take the picture can cause some blurring, especially if they are moving towards or away from the camera.You can use the shallow DoF to good effect if you plan your shots so that things are strategically blurred. Take pictures as close to parallel with the planes as possible for interesting blurring, for example a tray of cupcakes. If you put your camera down towards the edge of the tray, and put the middle cupcake in the center of the frame, only that cupcake will be sharp while the others blur. Lots of fun to be had with this.
I am not too happy as I didn't find a fan. This said it was a cooling pad. There is no fan. I read a couple reviews and thought for sure that there was a fan because they said how quiet it was. Well, there is no fan, no wonder it is quiet. Anyway, it's very small and it's hard to put on my lap and there is no fan. It just let's air get under the computer. I n wasn't too impressed. I would rather have a fan that actually cools off the computer. So, it was cheap enough, but I'm going to have to buy another one with a fan. Any suggestions?
This is a great little flash for my nikon D-40. fast power up, can tilt the flash for bounce effect....for 10 ft ceiling or less...great image. For normal picture taking, lighting is one of the most important aspect and this product does it when natural light is not there.
Shopper obviously never had a good set of KLH speakers Match KLH with any other speaker of the similar cost BRAND NEW and i am sure that KLH will blow the heck out of them I have never had a better set of speakers for that price.... Give KLH a chance and i am sure you will not regret it
I bought this from Amazon stock.This TV replaced a 61" 4:3 that I had for 7 years.I refused to change until I could get a wide screen that would display 4:3 at 61" and was affordable. This TV does that plus the HD 16:9 is incredible.Shipping was prompt.The price seemed to low to be true especially with free shipping.I had prepared myself for dissapointment but was very pleasently surprised.I have seen MANY big screen TV's but this is the best ever.I'm only allowed a 5 star rating but on a 5 star rating I would rate it an 8.P.S. I'm not an employee of Mitsubishi, just a 6-pack Joe who loves the NFL.
Got this as a gift for someone. I took the liberty to open the package and upload some photos before wrapping it up. It was everything I expected exept for the quality of the screen display. FYI: the image quality looks nothing like the photo online or on the package, which looks bright, crisp and clear. The images on the device in person look ok but not great, kind of pixelated. The device itself was really lightweight (I imagine for it's use it doesn't need much material) made out of plastic with a power button on the top next to two directional buttons for navigating through photos etc. The software uploaded easily by just pluggin in the cord and I felt was user friendly when it came to adding/editing photos. Note: make sure you put the photos on in the order you would like them because you cannot rearrange them afterwards. It was easy to use.All in all I was hoping for the pictures on the display to be a better quality, but I felt it was okay enough to suit it's purpose. I would have tried to find something nicer, but their doesn't seem to be much out there.
It works well. But it need a cardboard insert called a &quot;concentrator.&quot; As far as I can tell, the only purpose of concentrator is to be replaced. They could have simply molded the bottom of the bowl into a cup, but they didn't.You know how it goes: give away the shaver, make money on the razors; give away the printer, make money on the inkjet cartridges; give away the polaroid camera, make money on the film.Aside from the expense, these concentrators can be hard to find. It is a hassle keeping up with them.
EXCELLENT PRODUCT ARRIVED QUICKLY AND IN SECURE PACKAGING. I USE THE ZIP DISK ALL THE TIME AND CARRY THEM WITH ME FROM HOME AND TO THE OFFICE. WITH ANY NEW PERSONAL COMPUTER I EVER BUY IN THE FUTURE I WOULD ALWAYS INCLUDE A ZIP DRIVE.
The price for this cable was very reasonable and came in just a few days. Would recommend this to friends.
I had been shopping for a new music player for a while; I am a big fan of sony products, but I have a microsoft computer so after a lot of research I decided I would try this out. So far, so good! Excellent price (I purchased it refurbished) and the seller sent new headphones which was very nice. The software took a little while to download but I think it works great. The only complaint I have for this device is that you have to search for the artist in the software or else it comes up as &#34;Unknown Artist&#34; on the player which is one of my pet peeves when it comes to mp3 players. It's not hard to fix though! And SO much music fits on this - it may not be the newest mp3 player available, but the sound quality and storage space make it totally worth it. One of the things that sold me on this product is that one of my friends told me she has had this exact same zune for 5 years with no problems! So I would definitely recommend this to anyone who isn't too picky about style or wants to have the newest technology, and wants to have something that holds a lot of music and is easy to control.
I just received my second apex 9200 dvd recorder/player. The first one stopped at every chapter stop. (I must interject here that amazon.com was fantastic at taking care of my problem.) Just received the replacement. I thought I'd give it a real test and recorded a movie that was 2 1/2 hrs long. The quality was fantastic. The only drawback is that it still freezes at every chapter stop on my jvc equipment, yet it plays beautifully in the apex and in my HP computer DVD Player. Oh well, you cant have everything for $119.
After a recent lightning storm, my phone line went dead. I determined that nothing connected to the line in my house or workshop was causing the problem, and called the telephone company for service. The telco serviceman found an old surge suppressor across the line at the junction box outside the house. This must have been installed by the previous owner of the house. It was shorted out, apparently having given it's life to save my indoor phone equipment. Unfortunately, the label on the device was long gone and I was unable to search out a direct replacement. So I bought two of these. Like the old one, these have a short wire for grounding. However these suppressors are designed to go "as close to the device to be protected as possible," not on the line outdoors. The instructions say to connect the ground wire to the chassis of the device to be protected (satellite TV box, modem, electronic wireless phone base, etc.) This was easy on my satellite TV box. However my wireless phone base is in a plastic case, with no external screws that connect to the ground or chassis. I was able to open the case, route the wire through an existing hole in the bottom of the case, and attach it to a grounded circuit-board mounting screw. However if you are not comfortable doing this, you may wish to purchase a different type of protector.Tripplite is an excellent name in surge suppressors, and I am confident that these will protect my equipment. The only reason I gave four stars instead of five is that they haven't been put to the ultimate test yet.
We use this printer as network printer at home serving three computers. It is very easy to set up and the print quality is great; however, the paper is a little curly (just a little bit), but it doesn't bother us. We love it.
what else can you do its insane that a map pack ends up being close to 20 bucks but what other ways to u got item was as described worked great sent fast
I bought this iPod used, and it works wonderfully, I live for music, I have 25 GB of this iPod filled up, and I have listened to every song on the darn thing!! I love it, and wouldn't trade it for a thing!!!!
"Explorations" with the TI-89 is for the electrical engineering undergraduate and graduate student, and no one else, looking to load the TI-89 with programs in order to compute many essential EE school problems. No irrelevant engineering or mathematical esoterica here. Would that there were more hours in the day to play with this stuff! The TI-89 takes the tediousness out of exploring the consequences of varying parameters, and of course adds its wonderful display for greatly enhanced apprehension of the results. This is a quantum leap in technical learning. I had a dream that TI would provide all these programs on CD/DVD (or online) for instant downloading to the TI-89.
Excellent projector - easy to use - I got mine at a great price - plug and view in seconds...great for presentations!
Looks great until you use it. Zipper came off track after a month of use. Tried to get it back on track but the beginning of zipper is recessed and inaccessible.Very disappointing for an expensive item.
I finally bought the zoom lens I've been looking at for years...the bag helps keep it safe, nice and compact!
I purchased a pair of these based on their positive reviews but received them and was not impressed. They only come with one size of "plug", and it didn't sit snugly inside the ear and instead felt like it was slipping out. But if you try to push them in deeper to make them more snug, the inner hard plastic tube scrapes and irritates the ear.The sound quality is good and the price is right, but I will be returning these for another pair of jbuds.
This Samsung LCD is perfect for my current needs. I drive it with a DishNetwork 1000. The HD pictures are wonderful. The Amazon purchase experience was superb. Delivery was prompt and the packaging was perfect.
Its wonderful having a card to hold so many pictures.
I have recently switched from an older Sony cybershot to this Canon and I am very pleased with the better quality pictures that I get from this camera. No more red-eye or out of focus pictures as with the Sony (not all the camera's fault, but some was). Nice size too, smaller than I anticipated for the features.
TrekStor makes great products, but their support of the Vibez leaves something to be desired. Some units have been known to have issues and had to be returned, but those cases are part of being the 'first' to try out any new product. Just try telling anyone who got a 1st-generation Xbox, Xbox360, PS3, Wii, PS2, Apple Ipod (infamous music corruption and other issues), and more.Lets hope the future versions of this player can fix/prevent these issues from occuring. You always take a chance when you're an 'early' adopter. There are many other players on the market now that can have open-source firmware installed and add in support for playback of OGG files, which is the main reason I bought a Vibez. But what other player has a dedicated developer who worked in his spare time to develop new 'beta' firmware for us that fixed these issues?If you get a Vibez, google for the v1.19 beta firmware, links are on the Riovolution forums. It makes things a LOT better!Overall if you want something unique and rare, grab one of these, otherwise go with a more mainstream player that you can replace with some open-source firmware for OGG and FLAC support.
I'm sure this filter is a great purchase for the money for other lenses. However, when I attached it to my Canon 17-85mm, the Tiffen filter touched the lens glass. Bummer. Wasn't sure what to rate it as I wasn't able to see it's capabilities as a filter, but I wanted to make sure other buyers with my particular Canon lens were aware that this filter is not the right choice. Amazon was great with the return.
Easy to use and works well with my laptop and iPod classic. The only problem I have is that the power button can be turned on when putting it in the case thereby draining the c cell batteries.Good sound for the money. I use it for teaching beginning band lessons.
I purchased this product for my wife. She is deployed to Afghanistan at the moment and lost her USB cord for her shuffle so I bought this as a replacement for her and it didn't work. Waste of my money!
This product was a Christmas gift for my husband. He was able to use the product easily and efficiently. This gift is going to help him take a weeklong hike over the mountains and now he can choose the most safe route determined by the maps. Great product!!
This little 5MP camera takes beautiful pictures, has advanced features and is reasonably priced.
I found this product to work as advertised. Holds the Iphone securely and is fairly easy to retrieve the phone when needed.
Hi ,Whoever going to purchase this product what can i say for you about this product is its simply superb.Its really really really very very very good.Dont get hesitate just go for it.Before buying this product i reviewed various hdd models of all the brands i could find finally this was the best model from sony.But if sony launches the same features with viewfinder then it is helping out a lot.But just wait for good deal as i have done.The average best deal you get this product is in between 700-725.E N J O Y ! ! !
Tried this out for in-car use, the spring in the clamp is really weak and slips easily. Arm has decent range of motion, but already has loosened up to the point that it only maintains a position inside a narrow range. Ball seat mount is best part. Overall, if you need a quick clamp to pretty much anything camera mount for static shots, or maybe an accessory mount, this should be fine.
Too expensive, when you can get similar high quality products from other manufacturers.
These headphones are a great deal for the money. Comfortable around the ears. The quality of the sound is better than any of my other four more expensive sets. The only drawbacks: I can hear some TV sounds depending on the TV set volume and there is no volume control on the headphone set. Otherwise, buy now.
I purchased this monitor with the hopes of mounting on the back of a headrest and hooking it to an iPod full of kid's movies. As a monitor, it works great. I had no problem getting it to work with VGA input as well as composite video. The built-in speakers are a definite plus that separate this particular model from others of similar cost.In the end, I had to return the monitor. Sadly, the "universal" mount is not as universal as Pyle seems to think it is. I tried attaching it to headrests in two different late model Ford vehicles (2010 & 2007) with no success. With no way to safely secure it, I had no choice other than return it and look at other options. Other than this deal-killing flaw, it was wonderful.
The Color ink that i got was open and did not even work! it looked old and used. The black in was sealed but the quality is horrible. The ink is smudged and not clear. I will never buy it again,
I got this here on Amazon for $11.95 (with free Prime shipping) and it is one one the best bargains I think I've ever scored! Don't even think about it, just get it while it lasts! As far as sound quality, I can't tell any difference between this and a pair of $300 PS Audio cables I replaced with this. Plus this wire looks good, is supple, almost impossible to tangle and well, I couldn't be happier!
I received this camera as a gift several years ago, and I haven't been disappointed. The Elph is a small, convenient camera with several great features, including the APS system, a timer, and a zoom lens. It takes incredibly sharp, clear pictures using any type of film. I only have two minor complaints: 1) an even longer zoom lens would be great, and 2) the manual doesn't do a good enough job of explaining the various types of flash modes. But overall, I recommend the Elph to any amateur photographer looking to take great pictures without a lot of hassle.
$30 primedgreat sound quality after calibrationused with Midland hand held unit.this antenna's magnet is no joke, even at over 150mph, it stays firm and planted. after CB tuning, the antenna was about an inch shorter, but the quality is much better than some much more expensive antennas.I recommend it!
I got is case for my husband for a gift to put his computer in. What a nice looking and strong case it is. When he wears this one out I will get him another. He really likes it!!!
This lens is a great value! I was reluctant at first, as it didn't have "Canon" name and I didn't know how would this lens perform on my Canon 7D, but boy, I've never spent my money better on any lens so far!Facts:- Sharp, sharp sharp! Amazing from 17-40, great on 50. For the money it's absolutely stunning! What's even better - it nicely uses 18mpix and brings on the detail!- 17mm isn't really a 17mm... It's more like 16 or 16,5mm. That means - it's not a 28mm it's a 26mm field of view!- Totally useful at f2.8. In fact, this lens is sharpest from f2.8 to f8, the best being f4 and f5.6. That means, go on and use that f2.8 freely in low light or to have a good bokeh, with NO penalty on the image quality! How cool is that?- Auto-focus works great. It's fast and accurate. It finds the target promptly even in low light. Yes, it does produce little squeaky noise, but only if you make the "full turn" from infinity to the close-up. In reality, you'll rarely go that way.I was concerned how would AF perform, since it wasn't a Canon AF lens, but it works brilliantly! Top accuracy.- Construction - a sturdy plastic that is nowhere near cheap. And you also get a hood (a great deal and something Canon don't want to give for non-L glass! Boo to them!)So, buy this lens, it's an amazing value for pro-quality glass! From what I've seen, image quality rivals MUCH MUCH more expensive Canon 17-55. I'd never buy that lens now that I know how great Tamron 17-50 is! It fits nicely on 7D and utilises every potential that camera gives. I'd easily rate it 10 stars if I could.
I was skeptical about how well this device would work however after seeing hundreds of positive reviews I decided to give it a shot. This thing is amazing! It works great with our Comcast remote and I can now use the same DVR for multiple rooms without paying for extra boxes. The only negative is I often leave the remote in the other room. ;)
OK, in a nutshell- This camera takes great quality photos rich in color. The detail really does rival that of higher MP cameras.Much of this can be attributed to two factors. First, the 6X Optical zoom allows the photographer to bring the shot to them without the distortion that is caused by a Digital zoom. Second, the lens Aperture, the size of the lens opening, is by far the largest of any digital camera I have seen in this price range. This large aperture gives the camera a greater light gathering ability and contributes to vivid color reproduction.The camera's case is made of plastic, which may seem flimsy to some, and will probably scratch if not handled carfully. If you plan on accompanying the 'crock hunter' on an outback photoshoot any time soon, I recommend finding a camera with a metal casing.The on-screen menus are logical and easy to navigate. The menus can be seen via the LCD (display screen) or the EVF (viewfinder). This camera has many amatuer features and they all work great. The movie feature has decent quality video (for a digicam) and good sound.Because the viewfinder is electronic and it's source is the zoom lens, this camera is effectively a digital SLR, which means that the image you see is exactly the image you get -a great plus.Considering this cameras large aperture lens, it is surprising that this camera's main drawback is it's display performance in low light situations. Both the LCD and EVF are useless at night, and indoor shots may become difficult under low light conditions. This may make it difficult to take advanced shots, as it may be impossible lock the focus on your subject properly. The flash will ensure that the pictures come out great, though, and its not like your wasting film if your subject isn't centered properly. Just fire away! Still its a major shortfall.Software works fine, but you may want to use something you're more familiar with.Get a set of Nickel Metal Hydride rechargable batteries. The higher the mAh the better as this determines how long the batteries will last per charge. I have found a set of 1800mAh batteries and they work great.
This product is very good, don't get me wrong. The sound out of these speakers is very good especially for its price. The only problem I have with the speakers is that I cannot get mid out of them. Only when I turn matrix on do I get the mid, but when I do it sounds very...dry. Without matrix the sound is very full and great. So my only complaint is that only with matrix do I get mid. Still this product is worth the buy. I am very satisfied with this product. Oh and the bass is not overpowering at all. You can set it to whatever level you like and it does not feel like it is the only thing you hear.
After placing my order, I received the product five days later. The quality is comparable to name brand at just pennies on the dollar. Exceptional value and I will be ordering in the future. If you print a lot like myself, this is a good way to reduce your overhead keeping progress ongoing.
Comparison of an Samsung YP and a Creative Zen Nano, concentrating on features important for listening to audiobooks.I used a Samsung YP for about 6 months until it would no longer boot. The best feature of the YP is that it takes an AA battery, which lasts 40 hrs plus. The worst feature is that there is no pause function-when "paused" the unit turns off after about 5 seconds. It also takes a long time to boot up. So, it is very annoying when you are interrupted by someone talking to you, or if you need to concentrate for a few moments on a task-you have to turn off the player, and hope that when it turns back on, it will be at the place you stoped. The player forgets where it stopped about 30% of the time. It is also very easy to turn the unit off by accident-which is very annoying. The vinyl case is crappy and offers only cosmetic protection.The Creative Zen Nano has a much nicer form factor (shape) than the YP, but uses AAA batteries, which translates into about half the battery life. The best feature of the Nano is that it has a true pause function, and it is almost impossible to turn the unit off by accident. The thick pliable case offers real protection against drops, etc. but ruins the nice form factor (with the case [and belt clip], the Nano is actually bigger than the YP). The earbuds are too big for my ears-and therefore are uncomfortable. The earbuds also have an exaggerated bass response-perhaps good for popular music, but not for voice recordings. Ironically, I find the $2 airline earbuds to fit better and produce voice better.For both units, you can load (MP3, regular WMA, etc.) music or audiobooks using Windows Explorer-the included software of both is clunky and unnecessary. Documentation is unintelligible for both. Secure WMA files must be opened in Windows Media Player and then "synced" to the player. Neither unit is usable for voice recording (mostly because of inadequate control-recording is just too complicated).
I have a 3 & 2 year old and they love to use (break) my earbuds when on the computer. I gave them these and now they leave my stuff alone and they stay on their heads nice and snug.
The sound quality is superb. I really like how the entire unit (headphones and cord) is 2-3' long, so there's no worrying if, like me, you prefer to sit *back* from your computer. The headphones themselves are extremely comfortable and lightweight, but it's solid. I am very satisfied.
The product I received was defective. E-mails to ActionTec regarding this issue were never answered. I attempted to resolve this issue over the phone and spoke with an apathetic customer service rep who *would not* answer any questions. He would only take down my contact information and promised that someone would contact me soon. They never have. If you enjoy gambling, it's hard to beat the price; but if you get a bad one, kiss your money goodbye.!!!UPDATE!!!After complaining to J&R; Music World, a J&R; rep called us and left a better phone number for ActionTec (see below). I called ActionTec and found out that a number of these FireWire cards have compatibility issues with video cards based on the NVidia chipset (which is what I have). That seems to be the determining factor on whether or not the card will work for you. I am now sending mine back for a newer replacement that is not supposed to have the same problems. If the service is prompt and the new product works, I may bump my rating up a bit higher (although not too high because of the hoops I had to jump through to get this far). If you are one of the poor buggers who could not obtain this information, here is the number that took me directly to a live tech. 800.797.7001. That guy was actually really good!Best of luck.***Update***ActionTec sent me a new card that is working fine. I did have to pay my own shipping costs to send the defective one back to them which cost them a star (yeah, I'm sure they care). However, the turnaround time was acceptable and I'm happy to finally have a working card. I'm glad the headache is over.
I ordered one of this despite that I know Sigma QA problem. This is just a deal I can't pass. I have a Canon 16-35L but at 16mm, the distortion was not acceptable for video. I studied the distortion chart carefully and at 17mm this lens is as good as my 16-35L at 21mm which both have little distortion. I need a wider angle view than 21mm since my company uses it for aerial video demo. You can see some of the video I filmed with the 16-35mm by searching for "Turbo Ace X88 octocopter" in YouTube or see the Turbo Ace X88 octocopter video at wowhobbies.com. then you will understand why I need wider angle with less distortion. For stills, the distortion is not as noticeable but for video it will make you dizzy and it will be totally unacceptable. I am going to see if I can get away without dropping $2,000 on a Canon 17mm prime. I will be back with my view on the IQ when I receive my copy. I normally do not do review until I received the lens but the distortion chart result got me to excited, hope it is true since it is from a third party review. I'll start with a 4 star rating, giving Sigma the benefit of the doubt since I did not have any good luck with them in the past. May be I was just unlucky but I am going to give them and myself another chance to safe some big bucks. I will be back with this review after I do some real field testing.
Like some of the other reviewers, I received a non-OEM battery. It probably depends on which Amazon vendor is used to ship the battery. Battery seems to work fine so far, but I would prefer the item as depicted.
Having used my MIO 269 for about a month, I am very satisfied with its performance. The user interface is not intuitively obvious but after using the device and referring to the User Manual a few times, I really like its abilities. It has never failed to lead me to my destination and quickly recalculates new routes when I choose a different route than suggested. The maps are a little outdated (2004?) and I am trying to find out how to get updated maps, if possible. Overall, I am very happy with the GPS device but it was a little frustrating at first figuring out how to use it. Having purchased mine for only $199, I'm not complaining. I believe I got a lot for the money. The only major drawback I have is that you can't use the MP3 player at the same time as the GPS.
after trying other products this one wins them all, full speed usb 2.0 for all my usb devices connected on it + all cards reads without problems.
I've had this for only 2 wks and have used it twice. It was easy to strap on and secure. I have a Dell XPS, large and heavy, and a bad back. The two veteran computer users that carried this for me had never actually seen this product in person. After checking it out admiringly,and then actually carrying my 42 lb. pc, they both said "I have to get one of these". Quality construction,pockets OK,but could be larger,straps could use a little cushioning...but all in all a great investment if you transport your pc even occasionally.
I needed this to hook up my old VGA monitor from college to my new GTX 460 (DVI only). Works perfectly and you can't beat the price. I would definitely order this adapter again.
This bag is the perfect size for my Panasonic Lumix GF1 camera. The GF1 is a digital camera with an interchangeable lens. It is smaller than a DSLR because it got rid of the mirror box and optical viewfinder, so the design is ultra compact, but the picture quality is pro-level. This bag fits the camera body and the 14-45mm lens. If you have the pancake lens as well, it will fit in there too. There are pockets to place memory cards, spare batteries, lens cleaning paper, etc. In storage, I put the charger and other cords in there. It comes with a built-in all-weather cover (to cover the bag during extreme weather), but the packaging says that the outside lining of the bag itself is already water resistant, so the included weather cover is a plus. I'm happy with the bag. It is constructed well, and it feels sturdy enough to protect my camera during travel.
The camera is functioning, not so good in room light, very dificult to install it on a laptop.
I bought this TV and exchanged it once and then I returned it within the 1st 3 weeks.Cons:- when you peel off the label the glue stays on TV, making your new TV look old and ugly. I exchanged it and the 2nd one had the exact same issue.- a flickering line on top. I thought it was normal for LCD TVs, but now that I bought a diffrent brand I see that was a quality problem.- If you look at screen with an angle especially from under (i.e. your TV is some place higher than where you're sitting) the quality goes way down. Again my new Sharp LCD TV doesn't have that problem.- It froze twice in a week and when it freezes nothing works unless you plug it out and in again. This was a bit funny from a company that is good in making fridges, but I decided not to take further risk with it before my 30-day return policy expires.Pros:- DVD player also reads other formats such as VCD- good size and price (after going on sales). There aren't many 26-inch combos out there- So many options for connecting to other devices, though I'm not sure how useful that is for a combo TV!
These are a great pair of headphones. The response is very good and they are extremely comfortable. You could wear them for hours on end. If you plug them into your computer you definitely need a decent quality sound card to get the most out of them. I used my motherboards built-in audio and it isn't anywhere near as good as when I plug them into my PSP (which actually has very good sound output surprisingly). They're not as bassy as the MDR-V700 however; if you're looking for bass get those instead. In terms of overall sound quality, they're very good but the only other pair that I've tried that are better are from the Bose Triports (Crisper sound and more surrouding). Unfortunately the Bose are way overpriced and HORRIBLY made (I had to replace mine 3 times due to the band breaking). These are quite durable despite the fragile looking band wires. I feel that I can not worry about putting them on and taking them off often like I did with the Bose (Which broke anyway regardless of how careful I was).The MUSIC mode and MOVIE modes seem to adjust the low-end response slightly. MOVIE mode adds a bit a bass but not much.The only real downside to these headphones are that even though they're closed a lot of sound will leak out at mid to high volume, moreso than the Bose (even at high volume).They also make you look kinda goofy :) but that's really up to you.If this is the upper-end of your budget, get these. If I had more to spend on headphones I probably would've bought something else, but I don't regret these headphones at all.
This memory card works perfect in my LG VX8300 for verizon. I have 80 songs on it now and it can probly fit about 500 and the 1GB card if you buy it through verizon is about $60 so this is deffinatly an excellent buy.
Everything I expected at a decent price. I will go this route again for sure. Very convenient and affordable way to get printer ink.
Here's a product for me that has solved all my home theater needs.It has 8 outlets 4 of which are for video and 4 for audio.I've owned this product for about four years and it has not failed me once.It has protected my equipment through fluctuations in current to full power outages.Also with it's stage 2 clean power feature the picture I receive on my plasma TV is crystal clear as are my audio devices.For what it's going for is peanuts compared to the absurdity of paying any thing more for any other units that essentially do the same thing.It's an all in one solution to anyones problems concerning there home theater needs.Also I might add that Monster's M500DVI cable has also played a major role in why my plasma TV is so life like.Also it's seems like everyone wants to bash Monsters products.Maybe they should think before they react.
As an enclosure, it seems to work fine. I knew it was cheap; we'll see how it fares over a period of time.My only quibble is the cable. I don't mind the Y-cable for use with computers that need the extra connection for power. It's the fact that the cable is a nonstandard USB A-A. Almost every other USB drive is A-B or A-mini B. Why does this matter? Because if you lose the cable, it'll be a hassle to replace it. As a consultant I have a lot of external drives, and don't want to worry about keeping specific cables with specific drives.
Just a typical replacemnt ink for your BJC-6000. I find it easy to install and it lasts about the same as the typical inkjet replacement ink would last.
I just ordered this camcorder yesterday, but I highly recommend it because of my experience with my parents' TRV340. It's crisp picture and ease of use will satisfy most home recording needs and at least yesterday was a good deal. However, the main reason I'm writing this review is to warn you that you may be in for a long wait for it to arrive from Amazon.com, even though they say it usually ships in one day. Mine is scheduled for shipping on November 15th, eight days after I ordered it. As my wife is 37 weeks pregnant, we hope it gets here before the baby does.
I have experimented with quite a few antennas since moving into a new location. This is one of the better ones that I have decided to keep. Running a scan on this antenna, I was able to pull NBC (VHF) because of the dipole elements. The RCA flat ANT14508, at twice the price, always misses NBC. I have concluded that the flat antennas are better with the UHF channels with a strong signal, while this antenna's dipoles pull in the VHF as well as UHF. Location is still extremely important; I use this antenna in a second location in a north facing window. The main location has a south facing window and hence they have different results in what they can pull in and in the signal strength. Because this one has a smaller UHF loop, I am keeping it as my second favorite. The Philips SDV2710/27 combination antenna seem to work better for most channels I watch because the UHF flat panels pull in a stronger signal quality. I also don't use amplification as I get better results without it. I also like the RCA flat except that it can't get NBC. Still this is a great little antenna for the price.
Picked this up to use with a JVC car stereo. Works great! The retractable cord works great and saves on clutter! Price was right! Highly recommend!
I could say good things about this product except I still haven't gotten it. Do not be deceived by the statement &quot;Usually ships in 1 - 2 days.&quot; I bought this product on April 5th, and I still haven't gotten it...Thats almost a month and a half...
These lights are so cool when installed in your tower. They work as pictured, they are bright and have been working well since. Sometimes start out dimmer and go brighter depending how cold your home is kept. Cheap and cool upgrade!
Unlike the chain stores, the price on this item is reasonable. I really don't care what the name of a cable is as long as it serves the purpose. The chain stores will make you think you need one of those $90+ cables, however, these do the job perfectly.Don't be fooled.
I'm not any kind of audiophile, and so I really can't comment on whether there earbuds are better or worse than other high quality earbuds. However, they are distinctly better than the $29-$49 earbuds that I had previously used. I use the earbuds to study Japanese, and so it is particularly important to me that the sound I hear is accurate. I found that the ER6i provided markedly clearer speach sound than the lower priced Sony earbuds that I had been using.The earbuds were initially difficult to put in and remove, but after a little practice, this is no longer a concern.I initially had a problem with the earbuds constantly getting tangled up. To stop this, I purchased some #5 (really small) black O-rings, made one cut to open the ring, and slipped a few onto both headset cords. The O-rings have sufficient rigidity to stay attached to the cords, but can be easily moved down the cord to allow one to waer the earbuds. Or the cords can be released from the O-ring by gentle pulling. Either way, the cords stay together in storage and no longer get tangled. The small black rings blend into the overall look and feel of the earbuds.
I had the SkyFi3 for 3 weeks. FM signal (even with attena connection) is week in urban areas. Audio out function failed. Being able to record content is great, but it is clumbsy to navigate and edit your recorded content. When you take it out of the package it feels light and "toy like" and it turns out - it is. I traded in for SkyFi2 - a much better model - though it does not have recording or mp3 functions - nonetheless it is a much better model. Delphi simply tried to do too much in this one. nice try, maybe next time.
There's not much to say about this one...it works perfectly and is inexpensive; the perfect one-two punch. I highly recommend it.
I thought that this pen was very useful. Though not essential, it is definately handy. I am not too sure of how often one will use the laser-pointer, but I know that one will have fun with it! It is a good buy, considering that it eliminates the need to waste time switching from a regular pen to your stylus. It is nice to be able to scribble a few things on a notepad and then instantly jot a few reminders in your PDA.
I enjoy this product much.Really fast. And the price is good.There is a software included in the pack, which allows you to restore deleted files from the memory.
For a stereo pair of computer speakers, these aren't too bad (Which is rarely the case with Bose, but we won't let my opinion of the company get in the way with my opinion of the product). They do indeed sound quite decent for a fairly small set of computer speakers. Bass is present, unlike most small speakers, and they have a reasonably full sound.They also have a nifty feature that some people might put to great use - they have 2 audio inputs, and can actually mix them together (And you can control the volume levels of both of them), which is as far as I know, a unique feature to computer speakers. This is nifty because you could do something like run your TV's audio output into them while having the computer plugged into them too, so you get somewhat better sound than cheap TV speakers and can still hear the sound from the computer.The problem is for the price, you can get significantly better sound with some Monsoons or other similar computer speakers, which not only sound a bit better in the mids and treble, they also include small subwoofers that handle bass better than the MediaMates.Overall, these aren't a great deal for most people, but if you are looking for a powered stereo pair of speakers and plan on using the mixer feature, they are your only choice. If you don't plan on using the mixer feature, I reccomend you compare them to other speakers in the price range, especially if you have the room for a small subwoofer.
Thought it would work better than it does. No matter what I've done, I can't get rid of the wavy lines that distort either of the monitors. I'd return it if it wasn't too late.
Out of the box, this cooler works beautifully. I have a 15 inch Dell laptop that is just a bit bigger than the cooler but the rubber knobs on the cooler hold it in place just fine, and the cooler is comfortable enough to sit right on my lap while working. The fans pull in air in such a way that the entire unit is constantly cool and running at top speeds. And it's quiet!Due to the way I use the cooler (on my lap, or on a pillow on my lap), the plug on the side does get jostled quite a bit. Like the plug to your laptop, too much pulling or leaning on the plug will cause the pin inside to get loose and stop connecting properly.I'd had the cooler for little over two month when I noticed the plug not staying seated. I contacted Antec directly at their website through their customer service email and they sent me a return authorization number. For the cost of the cheapest shipping I could get (knowing my broken cooler would be tossed), I got a brand new cooler shipped back to me immediately.If you use your laptop on a table or other area where the cooler will not be moved often or the plug accidentally yanked on a regular basis, I believe this cooler will work well for you for a very long time. However, since I use mine on my lap almost exclusively, and it is jostled quite often, I will probably have this problem again, though I am trying to be more careful with the plug. I wanted to post my experience so that it might help others with similar problems.
This is the case I have been looking for the protect my Kindle 1 while out and about. This case is the best for keeping all of my Kindle's accessories to together.The case is hard sided and is padded inside. It has compartments for the Kindle in it's cover, book light, stand, batteries, USB cable, screen wipe and recharger. Its all in one place neat, protected and ready to go. I can put this case in my backpack, tote or suit case and get going. I bought one of these for both my husband and I. He needed something that would protect his Kindle while he is traveling on his motorcycle. The hard side on this case does the job. Great case.
I have bought and burned 200+ of these discs in the past 4 months and have only had an issue with 1 disc not burning properly. They have been very reliable and are cosmetically (looks) appealing for selling -- sad to see so many people have had issues with them.
This was a great toy. I would drive it around the fish tank, pretty easy to control and lasted 5-10 minutes on a charge.Unfortunately something happened with my charging base after about 20-30 uses (few months), and it stopped working. Not sure what happened.
Even if it seems to be classic and old-fashionedthis book reveals a very sensitive view of lifeand an intimate insight in the time of the authorby a very detailed and adoring description of themain actors feelings and thoughts.This is definitely one of the books to take toa lonely island.
My wife is into healthy cooking and wanted a quality, reasonbly priced pressure cooker. I researched for the best cooker and found this highly recommended. We were not disappointed. Great price, nice size, works exceptionally well.
If you don't mind having headphones that break 2 weeks after purchase, then by all means, buy them.
What an awful integration with XP!The syncronization is problematic. I got errors like "General error" during the syncronization with XP. What is one supposed to deduce from such a detailed error? This is not something I would expect from a mature product, and it is not something I ever got with my iPod.If you want to hear podcasts, you will have to use their ZenCast software. This product is, at best, in the beta stage. I found it impossible to sync the Zen Micro with the software.All in all, I would say that the iPod is a much better product.
That's right. What can a 10$ cd player do that a 400$ iPod can't? Gapless playback.For anyone who is a huge fan of flowing albums where the tracks go from one to the next without pausing (the Beatles Abbey Road or Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon), or a fan of live albums or continual club remixes, you will have an unpleasant surprise with the iPod. For there wil be a 1-2 second gap inbetween the songs. Apple will tell you this is a flaw with the MP3 and AAC format that can't be fixed. This couldn't be further from the truth. For example, Winamp and the Rio Karma player can do gapless playback just fine.iTunes itself has crossfading, but it is inferior to gapless playback. To get around this, one must convert albums or live shows that flow together into one giant track. This in itself causes problems. First of all, you lose the ability to have those individual tracks in the shuffle feature. You also wear down the battery by having to manually forward to the songs you want on that one long file. Add to this that the iPod doesn't like huge files.This is a huge problem for any serious music fan. The iPod is just about a perfect product. But sadly it can't do what a 10$ cd player does. When one pays 400$ for a device specifically meant for music playback, it should perform to the ability of devices that are 2% of it's cost.Sadly I had to take my iPod back. Since the Rio Karma has hard drive issues it looks like im waiting for the iPod and other devices to create gapless playback. Come on guys.
I was looking for favors for my mom's 65th birthday party, something with a retro look. These were/are perfect. Buy them!!
These stickers were pretty good - but the ones I got from a simple store in Egypt for my previous computer were way better and far cheaper. The stickers were fine, except that they are strangely designed to replicate the (American AND Arabic) ?-,-.-;-" etc. on the computer keyboard. This means the stickers provide an overlay for things they don't need to. It's hard to explain, but you end up with 3 '?'s on your keyboard. VERY annoying, but otherwise they do the job.
i bought this cable because usb to mini usb is way too slow for me, i have a pc and a laptop that both have firewire 400 ports and the transfer speed is great.
I purchased this almost 3 years ago for a very specific set of DVD's. It is still going strong!! Great product.
Brought two of these for protection against thunderstorm damage. I liked the warranty that came with it. Great value...so far no thunderstorms to test warranty. I mostly use it to protect tv's.
While on a vacation trip in the Southeast, I found myself in suden need of a scanner and copier. I'd visited a library and in their archives found a plethora of documents and photos I could use for research. There were so many that paying for copies would have gotten into more money than I wanted to pay, and the librarians had no time for scanning photos.I decided to buy a cheap printer/scanner/copier, since I already have one at home. Nothing in Circuit City or Best Buy was cheap enough, so I buzzed into Wal-Mart and picked up a Lexmark X2500 (XP certified) for $46.97 plus tax. The choice was mostly by default, since Lexmark was the only brand in the store that was Windows Vista-certified.Interestingly, the printer came with everything except the black ink cartridge. The color cartridge was there, but a note on the box stated, "Black cartridge sold separately." This reminds me of the King C. Gillette marketing trick of selling shavers at little or no profit in order to create a repeat market for profitable double-edge razor blades.The cartridge cost $17.97, so in reality I paid about $66 for the printer/scanner. The situation begs the quetion: Is Lexmark selling printers cheap, giving retailers the lion's share of the profit in order to make money on ink cartridges? No doubt they're making money on the carts at the selling price, and it may well be that, as with other Lexmark printers I've owned, they won't last as long as the carts in my HP at home.At least I'll have an emergency backup printer on hand when the HP gives out. Plus, the X2500 really is small enough to be called portable. Maybe I'll pack it next time I travel by car, just to have it available.The scanner functions fine, though the software could be easier to use. It seems to have been designed in a hurry. The editing features are limited, so you'll want to have your own editing software. But as a standalone photocopier the machine does a good job, color or B&W.; If you do library research and make a lot of copies, this machine is worth it for the copier function alone.Important note: I was pleased to find that the X2500 operates as a copier without being connected to a computer. That means I don't have a lug a laptop to the library if all I'm doing is photocopies.--Mike
I bought this machine as part of a home theatre package at Cambridge Soundworks in Boston. When I hooked it up (with the digital optical connection) to my Toshiba DVD player, it wouldn't reproduce any sound for the first 2 min. When it finally began decoding surround sound signals, it would promptly stop and not play for another two min. whenever the disc was paused or fast-forwarded, etc (basically, whenever normal 'play' operation was interrupted). Customer service claimed to have no idea what the problem was, and an exchange for another machine of the same model made no difference, leading me to believe that the JVC machine can't handle 5.1-channel decoding well at all. I finally exchanged it for the comparable Sony model that Cambridge Soundworks offers with this package, and haven't had any problems since. What's more, the Sony, which only lists at 80 watts/channel, as opposed to JVC's 100 watts.ch, delivered cleaner sound, more bass, and better overall performance. The 100 watt/ch. claim is nonsense. A lousy machine overall, and one which has convinced me to avoid JVC products in the future. A poor display from a company with such grand claims...
We finally "cut the cord," and now use an HD antenna and a Roku. We mounted this antenna inside, hidden in a cabinet since it isn't the prettiest thing in the world. It gets good reception (as good as cable) on most channels, but our CBS affiliate station doesn't come in well (unwatchable, really) about 20% of the time. We don't watch a lot of live TV, so it's not a big deal for us. I don't miss cable at all!
I bought this unit but returned it after two days. It was a very good unit for watching DVDs and if that's all you'll use it for then you'll be happy. But the unit bills itself as a MP3 player also. Well, it does, in fact, play MP3s but, only in alphabetical order of file name. No random order. Not even in the order the files are burned onto the CD. Imagine burning a CD with 8-10 hours of your favorite music and then having to listen to them only in alphabetical order, the same song by two different artists always played back-to-back. Sonys answer to this problem? Their manual suggests renaming all your files so they are alphabetically in the order you want them to play. Seems like a bad joke to me. In the past I've prefered to buy only Sony equipment. I have a Sony TV, DVD, VCR, receiver, speakers, and even digital cable box. But now I find myself having to get off the Sony train. I'll give it 5 stars for DVDs but only 1 star for MP3s so overall I'll give it a disappointing 3 stars.
I really love this product. It's straightforward and works like a dream. I often have to work at home and before I got the MP-6 it used to drive me mad having to hold the telephone for too long and type on the laptop at the same time. This frees up my hands and the 10 number memory helps a bunch for phoning my office. I have 2 of the white ones. They look pretty cool. It's every bit a telephone. If you need to work at home as I do this is Superb Value!
I replaced an old 54G adapter with this one. Prior to installing, I did uninstall all of the software for the old adapter (VERY Important step). The performance of the new DWA-552 was horrible. The new D-link had a weak signal, constant network drops and D-link Wireless Manager wouldn't open. I called tech support and they said I had hardware issues with my PC. Anyway, I finally discovered that the Windows Zero Configuration conflicts with the D-link Wireless Manager. I uninstalled the D-link Wireless Manager, uninstalled the drivers, and started over. I utilized the D-link driver (Not their wireless manager) and the Windows Zero Configuration Manager. Now, it works great (Good signal strength and no drops)! Basically, don't use their installation disc but do manually install their driver. I didn't try it the other way using the D-link wireless manager. I wish they would have added this step to their setup process or at least inform their tech support people about this problem. Would probably save them a lot of bad reviews and added a star. Hope this saves someone else a lot of time that I wasted.
I bought this camera hoping it would do the 3 things which were advertised: Digital Camera, Movie Capture and Web Cam. It was very disappointing in all 3 counts to say the least. The still picuture quality and movie capture were average at best and what I also didn't like was the low quality LCD screen that doesn't help at all unless you are in bright sunlight or under stage ligths. What this does is obligate you to use the old fashion window to see what you are taking a picture of, rendering the LCD screen virtually useless (one of the top reasons I bought this piece of junk). On top of that the flash is so bright you have to be at least 3 feet away as to not ruin the pictures. As far as the web cam goes, it doesn't work!! You'll be a lot more successfull using your headphones as a microphone for chatting on the web than using this camera to video conference. Another thing that I didn't like was the ... construction of the camera. It felt ..., it should have been ..., it wasn't ... so I felt ... and returned the camera the next day. Bottom line, buy a Logitech Clicksmart if you want bang for your buck and something that does what is advertised.
*I've been using these for over 3 years now, burning more than 500 of these discs! Less than 20 "Coasters" in that time; part of those, I have been led to believe, may have been caused by the decrypting process, as they all occurred on the same few sets of TV Season DVD's.*I have tried MAXELL, POLAROID, TDK, MEMOREX, PHILLIPS, VERBATIM, SONY & more: these FUJI's have out-performed them all: SONY & VERBATIM were the next best for my system.*NOW, I use ONLY THESE, and purchase them in quantity whenever a good price is available. They have consistently delivered great quality reproduction at varying speeds (I copy at 8 or less: lowest speeds for concerts, etc.).*I believe you owe it to your DVD collection to at least give these a try!
This mount works on Sennheiser EK 100 portable diversity receivers. It allows you to attach it to any camera hot shoe device, or dual mount if you're using two mics. Normally, it works fine. It has a wire bail that attaches it to the receiver, giving it a little play so that it has a little "give" if you bump it in the process. The entire mounting plate is plastic. The hot shoe mount is plastic with a brass insert. We are very careful with our equipment for the most part, but this part broke after about six months. The weak area is the square plate (it is plastic) that slides into the actual hot shoe on your camera. This broke in half on our mount, so I've ordered another one. I don't know when it broke, I pulled it out of its padded bag the other day and found it was broken. The rest of the mount seems durable enough, but it is my opinion that Sennheiser needs to make the tongue that goes into the hot shoe out of metal instead of plastic.
Been a firm (and perhaps paranoid) believer in wired home networking, but in order to surprise my wife with a new wifi iPad, I needed to relax a little and stick on an access point.What I mean by "more than I needed" is that probably WEP would have been sufficient security for a home network, but it doesn't hurt to have wpa-psk, anyway. You just never know when a commie spy will be driving down the road attempting to patch into my wife downloading iPad apps.I agree with other reviewers that the instructions are not crystal clear.The requirement to assign the computer used to configure the unit to be placed on a static IP address in the router was a little disconcerting since all four connections on my router were only identified by their MAC addresses. I finally just assigned them all to static addresses, and (lol) they finally showed up on the router with names.It wasn't clear to me that the Authentication items "Open System", "Shared Key" and "Open System/Shared Key" were all authentication methods of WEP, and that setting up WEP (as in the quick setup) has nothing to do with setting up WPA-PSK.I had set up the WPA-PSK, and then inquired of a more knowledgeable friend regarding creation of a 128 hex code because I wasn't sure if it needed to be in a form 01 0A 12, etc, or what (its been years since I dabbled in hex code). During our conversation, he was confused by my mentioning one of my steps being entering a passphrase. With good reason, as it turns out.After he refreshed my understanding that hex is just 0123456789ABCDEF, I went home and looked the instructions over. This big bright (CFA of course) bulb lit up over my head when I finally realized the hex code was superfluous since I was using WPA-PSK which, of course, was a totally separate authentication system from WEP.The point being, that the instructions never TELL you the first 3 authentication methods are all just different ways of doing WEP, which use a hex or ascii word for encrytion as opposed to WPS-PSK that uses a passphrase (the bigger and more alpha-numeric-symbol the better).Just thot I'd mention that for anyone else nestled down at the low end of wireless networking knowledge along with me.But once I got it figured out, my wife loves her wifi connection for her iPad.I found the need to log into the setup page every time you change something just a little startling, but since it didn't mean having to re-access the unit's IP address as well, it actually made me comfortable knowing the port wouldn't be hanging open cuz I forgot to log out when I was done.Hope this low-tech babbling helps someone.
Oh my gosh..I'm shocked!! After reading reviews, I wasn't sure if I wanted to order this product or not..I had considered buying the Olympic under water camera but read that the picture quality was nothing to brag about..Well, this product can't get enough rave!! We just returned home from a trip to Mexico and we own the Canon SD400, we took this case as we knew we would snorkel and also to have around the pool area. This took the best pictures I could ever ask for. We also took video because there was a small cave that you could swim under so I got on one side and recorded my husband coming out the other side. The picture quality was so good, you couldn't even tell that the case was on the camera. We had so many people comment about it at our resort and they were going home and ordering it for their camera. THANK YOU CANON FOR ANOTHER GREAT PRODUCT!!
If you have the WRT54G router, go to Linksys and download the latest version of the firmware. Note that if you have an older version (I had WRT54G v1.1) you cannot get it at the product page. You need to go to the downloads section (Support/Downloads)and select your version from the dropdown. Check under your router for the version you have. The versions of this router goes from 1.0 to 5.0 and trying to install the latest one from the products page will fail if it's not your version.I could not get to the expander address 192.168.1.240 before installing the firmware (version 4.20.7). After, it was smooth sailing.
I have no problems with the product itself. I purchased 3 of them for Christmas and of the three, one of the clips that hold the device to the earphones didnt work. Ive tried contacting their customer service dept and what I got was an auto response email saying that they would contact you within 48 hrs. Well its February and I still havent heard from them. My kid managed to damage the glass display and Im trying to get it repaired or replace the unit...but again....no response (other that the automated email response). So I guess that you can say and from what Ive read, when they work, they work well, but if you have a problem that requires customer service...You'er S.O.L.
I have used my speck case since June and it has managed well. It has cracked on right back corner, and one of the feet has fallen off. I am going to just buy another one I think. I am hard on my stuff so I like to insure it by having good protective gear. FYI the places where it snaps are on the plastic edge, and this is fairly soft plastic so it can get scratched or worn down quite easily. I don't mind this as much as I would having the bottom get dented etc. Also the battery indicator and battery are not easily accessible. This thing is not simple to remove. If you travel and carry an extra battery, this may not be your best bet. It also gets dust inside and can potentially scratch up the inside. The clear case shows the dust quite blatantly, I would go for the black or red. Also, if your usb device has an abnormally large base, you may be limited to the port on the right side. The audio in and out are also tight fits it your head phones again have a large base. The upside to this custom fit of the ports is the protection against the dreaded mag-safe scratches. over all, if you plan on having this protect your case your will be satisfied, if you plan on making it look sweet and having people say "I haven't seen that mac, is it new?" Then you will be delighted.
Just what I needed, perfect to add additional protection when in your backpack or pc bag and great to carry alone.
The headphones are great. I used them with my iPod. The cord is a little long and gets in the way. Maybe having a clip attached to the cord so I can hook it on my shirt during workouts. Other than that great product.
I needed one so I could use my little electronic gizmos in Europe. I expect it will be useful in that way.
It works fine, and it was cheap enough. The length. allowed me to relocate the wireless modem so I now can get decent WiFi speed on 3 of the 4. levels of my house.o
I really like what Amazon has done in the way of reviews, but sometimes their rules are really annoying. The purpose of this opening paragraph is to circumvent one of those annoying rules....This review addresses the issue of mounting this Belkin product on a wall. If you are only putting the unit on a floor, you might want to stop reading here and move on to other reviews.----------------------------------------Got this for about $16 on a lightning deal. Very disappointed before I've even plugged it in.1. I wanted to mount this on a wall. For that kind of mount, there are two holes on the back of the unit -- the kind where the head of a screw goes into a larger opening and then slides into a smaller area. The holes on this Belkin unit are BACKWARDS. If you mount the product so that the Belkin logo and other writing is upside up, and the cable/cord guide is a the bottom where it's supposed to be, gravity will the pull the product downwards, and on the backside of the unit, the screw heads will will move into the larger opening. That makes for a loose, unstable mount that may even just fall off the wall. The holes on the back should be reversed so that gravity is forcing the screw head to stay in the smaller area. So now I don't have a good way to securely mount the unit on a wall. I also question whether two screws is enough to securely mount this unit. I would have expected a better way to mount the unit, but if they're going to use this method, there should be more like 4 screws instead of 2. I have several of those cheapie 6-outlet power strips that are much smaller and lighter than this, and they all seem to have 4 holes on the back for mounting. Additionally, no hardware was in the box. Thanks a lot. I have to provide my own screws that are just the right size for their holes.2. For a wall mount, the large power cord (to be plugged into the wall) comes out of the TOP of the unit. Because all my electrical outlets are down near the floor, this heavy power cord has to start out towards the ceiling, hang a U-turn, and then head back towards the floor. OK, this room is a mess anyway, but that still doesn't look good. The heavy cord logically should be coming out of the bottom of the unit. I can't flip the unit upside down to make the power cord come out of the bottom because then the guide for cables/cords is at the top. Also, all the text on the unit would be upside down. As much as possible, all cords and cables, including the power cord, should be coming out of the bottom of the unit going towards the floor. Finally, the power switch is an inch away from where the power cord comes out of the unit. The power cord naturally bends towards the power switch, thus the power cord continually blocks access to the switch.Couple of other things. The unit does appear to be well-constructed with a long, heavy power cord. They don't say what the gauge is, but it feels like at least 14. More than sufficient for most purposes. I should be able to find someplace on a floor to put this to good use. With the RJ11 and F-pin ports, and cable guide, however, they're trying to do too much. All of that, at least for me, is unnecessary clutter. Made the mistake once of running an internet connection thru one of these surge protectors. All that does is slow down the computer. And trying to redirect all the wires thru their permanently-mounted cable guide would make everything look more cluttered than it actually is.
Best digital camera I ever owned. Awesome quality, great battery life, and design, nice strong houseing, great flash for day, inside or nighttime and best of all it's a good price. Made with quality unlike their printers which suck.
Don't have any complains with the product. Recomend buying it if you need it, one thing make sure u take proper measurements before you buy anything :)
These straps are extremely comfortable and last a long time. I have 3 of these straps and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a really nice camera or binocular strap.
Do not buy this TV. Had problems with the remote working properly. Called their customer service TWICE and received the worst customer service I have ever had. Both times the technicians were rude and would not stay on the line to walk me through troubleshooting. The response was that they were "very busy" and to just return the TV. When I called back a second time, I asked to speak to a supervisor and was put on hold for over 15 minutes and eventually hung up...which I think was their intention.
I build custom computers and servers and install all the time. I can not say how much I stress using CAT6 over CAT5 or 5e it is so much faster. I use C2G a lot they have a good quality product every time for a very good price. I used these on my personal system running a line for my house to my work shops server and from the server to a switch. It replaced some CAT5 line that I installed about 5 years ago normally on something like this I would run bulk line and install ends but because it was my shop i did not care. I saw speed increase instantly over the CAT5 it was awesome.
I am quite happy with the tripod. It is quite versatile in the different configurations, allowing for a number of shots. The build is very solid, so I feel quite comfortable using it (which in the past has been my biggest complaint with tripods).The easy attach mechanism is a big improvement over must camera attachment features, but it still needs a little work. It takes a little playing around with to get it to stay. Even then, I am nervous that it could come loose, but that has not been a problem yet.Generally, for the price, this is an excellent product.
Seriously like it. Great design and portability. I fold it up and transport it in my back pocket. I use it in my work van, in the cup holder, for my iPod Touch. I use it at home for my Motorola Xoom and my wife uses it for her iPad 1. Thanks for making a quality product!
I bought this as a gift for a nephew interested in photography. The bag was perfect for him. Without being too large, it will still give him plenty of room as he adds lenses, flashes, and other equipment.It was strong, sturdy, and well made.
The iPod Dock is good, but has a few flaws. For example, I noticed that sometimes the iPod may not make contact with it, so you have to make sure it's pushed in all the way, but even then, sometimes you have to unplug it and try again. Also, you can't put an iPod on there if it has a skin and/or cover on it; you'd have to take it/them off in order to do so. Otherwise, it keeps the iPod standing up and charges it at the same time, so that's an upside.
Just got these speakers and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and the sound output. No, they won't take the place of your stereo, but they will definitely provide adequate sound to fill a room. For a mobile alternative, they rock!
This is good product, I am using this since two months. I like most its protection. It really help me while I am traveling. Result from this camera are also good.
The router performs as all the reviews I read. not one issue with this product. Great value for the money.
this case is too small for S3 IS camera, and I did not find it convinient either.
I was frightened by the reviews which pointed out the difficulty in setting up the Bridge. But to my pleasant surprise, I found installation an absolute breeze. The Bridge was up and running in less than 30 minutes. The Quick Start instructions were simple enough and the installation process went smoothly. I did not need anything other than the Quick Start guide. It is happily broadcasting my iTunes playlists as I type this. There has not been any signal interruption and the sound quality is excellent. If you are comfortable with home wireless networking, this should not be difficult, especially if your router broadcasts it's SSID. I believe my setup is fairly typical - I have a Linkys wireless G router using WPA security. During the installation process you first connect the Bridge to your PC using an Ethernet cord so that you can configure the Bridge to connect to your wireless network. Since my router broadcasts the SSID, the Bridge automactially found my network, I specified my WPA password and that was basically it. I then disconnected it from my PC, plugged my PC back into the network, and carried the Bridge upstairs and connected it to the stereo using the optical connection. Since the PC is downstairs, I use Windows Remote Desktop to log into it from my laptop and manage iTunes or whatever else I want to listen to remotely as I sit in front of the stereo. I love this device, my only complaint is that I did not learn about it sooner.
I ordered the wrong item in error. Needed the battery charger, not the ac adapter. Had to pay for return shipping - amazon deducted the return shipping from the credit. My bad!
This is the best popper I have used. Makes popcorn fast, Only a couple of kernels unpopped. Popcorn is very tender and good tasting even tho I didn't use any oil. I used Orville Redinbacker popcorn. Just added salt and butter after popping...um good! I must add that I first tried the Presto Air Popper and the popcorn was very tough and tastless. This is sooooo much better.
amigo mio gracias por el envio todo esta muy bien, muchas gracias y que pase muy bien y feliz d&iacute;as de los enamorados
I recently purchased the Archos 504 for my boyfriend for christmas. The cost of this item is misleading because many of the selling points are of no use without the addionaional significant costs of the extra items such as the head cam, extra battery and so on. If you have the money than go for it, if not you may want to shop around!
They show you a picture of an 8-hr tape but send you the 6-hr tapes, this is an example of a bait and switch play on customers.
Bought two of these batteries for my Panasonic DMZ7 camera and spent less than I would have for one Panasonic battery. So far, have had no trouble. Battery life seems reasonable too. Went on vacation and took over 500 pictures. Batteries last about 250-300 photos each at highest resolution even with flash on many of them.
Get it if you need it. If you travel you need this, what else do you plan to do. It's effecient and unless you have another way of chaerging your i pod i definatly reccomand this. Actually there is nothing else you can buy, this is the only set of adapters for your i pod.WARNING = Be sure you have an i pod carger or these won't work!
I have had this product for just a couple of days. I am replacing a Microsoft mouse and keyboard because the scroll on the microsoft mouse would quit working hours after inserting the batteries, and you had to press extra hard on the keyboard to get an "n". So now, I have a mouse that runs through batteries like nobody's business. I think my new batteries lasted less than 2 days. It also randomly will quit working, but maybe that was because the new batteries were no longer powerful enough, even though the mouse light was as bright as ever. Why would I think it needed new batteries after 2 days? But at least the scroll works well so far unlike the microsoft mouse, and the keyboard keys seem to work evenly. I do think that it has contributed to locking up my computer as well, though I can't prove it. But I have had several lockups since installing it, and though I get those on occasion, I don't get this many this often. So while it is working it works fine. If you don't mine the batteries and the hassle, I guess it is a cheap way to get a wireless keyboard and mouse.
I've got the 40gig version but it is the same as the 20 gig one. Has an amazing sound with all the audio enhancements that are easily changed from the remote which is very light and easy to use. It is the smallest hard drive mp3 player by quite some way. The software took a while for me to work out as the instructions wern't brilliant but once i worked it out it is so simple and quick! Patches and updates are available from the web site. An excellent buy.
Nothing to special here, just a simple silver colored coax cable coupler. I used it to add an extended run of cable from my wall outlet to the other side of the room when I moved my TV. Threads are smooth and it installed easily.
Ive had the speakers for over six months now. Whatever I use them for, they sound great. Whether its listening to mp3s, watching dvds, or playing some Counterstrike, they sound great. Very good bass and very clear sound.
It's cable, it's grey, it's 100 ft long and it works.Not much else to say.
I have had this lapdesk for about two weeks now. My laptop does not slide at all. It is very solid and stable. I use it while in my recliner and I can spend hours at a time, no more overheated lap. Very light and comfortable. Putting the power cord through the middle helps keep it from pulling out. No problem with shuffling laptop from chair to side table.
excellent photo album! It's more like a scrape book than a photo album. you can put panoramic photo's, larger photo's, titles of events (ex. our trip to Washington DC), souviners (we put some foreign money from our vacation, maps of museums, and airline tickets, etc). They make your photo's more fun to look at because you can add so many other things to your pictures.
As a Mac user i really appreciate quality computer gear. Since 2001 I've owned 5 different Mac systems and have only purchased one mouse. Yup this mouse is da bomb - since i mouse ambidextrously to avoid carpal tunnel this mouse fits the bill and even though its not a mobile mouse it travels well and has withstood some pounding. My girlfriend recently needed to buy a new mouse for her window's work laptop and I was so stoked to see that they still make the intellimouse. If you're a Mac user - you can easily program the buttons on this mouse by downloading the USB Overdrive software, which has worked great for me on snow leopard and every other previous mac osx.PS: I usually don't write reviews but i want people to keep buying this mouse so Microsoft keeps making em. : )
Great deal on this cable. Found the same one at BestBuy for almost $20. Bought three cables from Amazon for $2.50 each. Installed a couple already and they work just fine.
Had my Dimage 5 for about a year,and mostly was impressed.It tookgood pictures in bright light,but was difficult to use in low light.Took it to Mexico on vacation and got caught in a rainstorm.The camera got wet,and stopped working.I assumed it would start again as soon as I got it dried out,but it did not.Sent it to Minolta for repair,and was told it was economically not repairable.Paid 600.00 for it,got it wet once,goodbye camera.Now its useless.Not even heavy enough for a boat anchor!If you have one,keep it dry!
First time tryin a fm transmitter for an ipod/mp3 player and This one IS GREAT!! Works as advertised couldn't be happyer for only $18 !
I must say I read the first reviewer's notes about this case prior to buying it and I was a bit concerned about the quality. I don't know what exactly one should expect for the quality of a computer case, but I'm very impressed after seeing it. Yes the case is heavier that the cheap cases we see everywhere. I think this is pretty normal because it's a full tower and it has a big metal skelaton. I agree that this might not be the perfect fit for a gamer who goes to LAN parties all the time.If you need a cool looking case and you want to fit in many devices while keeping the temperature low, this is the case for you. I put in a power supply, the motherboard, 5 hard drives, 1 cd writer, 1 floppy and 3 fans (2 is included with the case). None of them is getting in the way of the other. The air circulation inside is much better than a normal computer case...
I selected the DVC503 because I wanted a multi-disk DVD player with excellent image and sound quality, Dolby and DTS support (but no decoder built in), but also as a replacement for my 3-disc CD player. So CD and CD-R support was critical. CD-video support is an added bonus, but I can't see myself using it much.The DVD image quality is superb -- it is definitely worth using the component video outputs if you have a TV that supports them. I have seen other DVD players run into problems with scratched DVDs and/or highly compressed scenes giving poor picture quality. No such problems with the Pioneer. The player loads DVDs quickly and starts playing them quickly, and I have yet to come across a DVD that doesn't work -- even with a wide variety of DVD's of varying quality from netflix.com.Regular analog stereo sound is great, and the unit performs very well with regular CDs -- sounding just as good as my old NAD CD player. Digital audio outputs go to your external Dolby and DTS decoder via coax or optical interconnect.I took off one star for the fact that the unit often does not recognize audio CDs. You have to open the sliding tray, re-seat the CD and try again. Reading the Amazon reviews, this seems to be a problem for lots of DVD players, but it is still irksome. On the other hand, the Pioneer does have a CD-only mode which makes the unit behave more like a regular CD player for those times when you just want to listen, and this goes a long way to compensating for the CD recognition problems.The Pioneer remote is logically laid out and easy to use. The on-screen menus are simple to understand, and once you have the unit set up it's unlikely you'll need to use them again. The Pioneer remebers where you were on a DVD if you push the Stop button, so that you can pick up exactly where you left off. Some other DVD players don't seem to have this option.The price of the unit seems very competitive to me, especially when I compare it to single DVD units that often don't have component video output. I have no need for a built-in Dolby digital or DTS decoder, as any recent surround-sound receiver contains those functions already. There's no point paying for extras you already own.I am glad I bought my Pioneer DVC503, consider it good value and would recommend it to anyone.
Recieved this item in poor packaging (would you believe in a priority mail envelope?) I did not recieve the information I needed to make it work. My father worked 5 hours on this item, I chose Linksys because it sounded like adurable product.I tried to talk to the Amazon client but all he/she was concerned about was he/her rating and he/her would not answer any of my questions.It felt generic and then creepy and then it started to feel like harrassment. I reported them to Amazon and they stopped bothering me about the item.I ended up going to walmart and buying an expensive wireless modem at this point was through chasing cats. Works well.
I purchased this cable a few months ago to hook-up my new Toshiba-DR560. The cable works great! Very good picture and NO problems so far. C
This is my second pair. NO, not because the first pair broke..... I keep a set in my truck and a set in the house. Looking through these reminds me of looking through the old Disney View-Master.... they are so clear the view looks almost 3-D, like an old View-Master. I show them off every chance I get.
This remote is very good. I was able to combine my motorola cable box, Samsung DLP, Panasonic VCR, Sony Home Theatre System, and Magnavox Blu Ray Player. I also love the option of powering on and off mutiple devices. Also great support from Sony on helping me program my Blu Ray player.
It is hard to find original Mavica discs or even mini-CDRs of any brand. I love my Sony Mavica camera and hate to think there won't be discs in the future for it.
I wanted to listen to my mp3 music as I fell asleep at night, so got this set for one reason...the auto on/off feature. It was suppose to automatically turn on/off when your player turns on/off. My set does turn on, but it won't turn off. When the player turns off, a bright green light on the speakers stays on and a slight hum is heard. This is enough to wake me and I then have to manually turn the speakers off. I'm returning this set and asking for a replacement, as I really do like the speakers sound and size and would love to have this feature working. If the feature worked on this set, I'd give these 5 stars, as it does not, I'm knocking one star off and hoping that next set will be a full 5 star set of speakers.
The display is just above average but the frame they could have done a lot better. It's like a plastic cheapo frame covered with a woodgrain sticker over the top of it. Instead of accenting the picture it tends to take away from it.
i brought this device and it did not work and i had to pay 20 dollars for shipping and when i returned it i had to pay again for shipping and they send me the same device back and i lost all money i paid because it still didnt work and i was tired of sending things back and forth. plus the device was used. so in other words dont buy or your get ripped off.
The headsets are a good value and funtion outstanding.. However, I could not get the transmitter to work from the audio output from a 37 inch Toshiba TV, Once I connected the transmitter to the audio ouput from the TV Cable box, it was clear and stable.
This unit did as to be expected for the price. It was hard to hear with open helments. Radio was good. There are better units on the market for more money that seem to function a little better. Basic communication was there as you would expect and so I didn't give it lower score...wouldn't purchase again though.
Interface and controls are a little quirky and seemingly not as user friendly as the DSC-W90 I was replacing. I loved the DSC-W90, but it quit working properly after 1-1/2 years, and Sony wanted $182 to repair it.I was particularly disappointed to find that the DSC-W200 camera does not have the capability to superimpose the date on the picture.If I had it to do over, I would have saved some money and bought the DSC-W80 which is probably more like the W90 I liked so well.
I purchased this case to protect a Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM lens. The lens comes with a fairly nice case but after the lens and case fell out of the back of my SUV, I got to looking at it. The sides of the case are not padded. So I decided to get a LowePro case since they have a nice layer of padding on all sides, top and bottom. I consulted the lowepro.com compatibility chart and this case was supposed to fit. However, it will only fit with the lens hood and tripod ring removed. I returned it and ordered a lens case 4. It should be a better fit.I gave this product 5 stars since it is a great value and is well made. It would just be better if LowePro's web site gave you more details on the fit with each lens.
I really do love this camera. I bought it after my wife and I went on vacation in the Smokey Mountains and we used a low end point and shoot. I wish I had it before the other camera has only a 4x zoom and the fine pix blows it away in comparison. It shoot clear pictures and give you enough freedom to get a little artistic. My wife likes it because it's easy to use in the auto mode. All in all the best camera I have come across for the money.An SLR may be a better option for people with more money and time to spend on photography, but I'm having too much fun with the Fuji 9100 to care about the differences.
Doesn't work.It's not sensitive enough to work with a low wattage tuner that draws about 15 watts when on and 2 watts when off. Can be set to turn on the controlled outlets, but will not turn them off. If sensitivity is adjusted to turn them off, it will not turn them back on.
Great seller. I received this product in record time. Brand new, Epson ink. I will purchase again.
I have to admit that I didn't realize that it was electrically powered until I got it. I thought it worked with a hand crank kind of thing. And of course having to stay near a wall socket limits where I can use it.That aside, I primarily want it for grating cheese and to make fresh cole slaw. It was pretty easy to set up and the grating process is quick. And for my bottom line, this does the trick nicely.
I am highly disgusted with the shipping policy that has been placed on this cable. IF our troops in the middle east would have been properly equipped with these cables from the beginning, we would have located the WMD's and Bin Laden years ago.I am highly suspicious. Why would cables this good be restricted to locations in the US? The other rather strange detail is the length. The cable is 59 inches long, one inch short of five feet - does that make any sense at all? Plus, 59 is a prime number. The seventeenth prime number. Seventeen itself being the seventh prime, and further- seven is prime as well.And perhaps more importantly...why would they only be available in "BLUE". Think about it, people...there are only two things in the world that are both blue and exactly 59 inches apart.
The calculator they ship under this item number is not the view screen calculator. It is simply a TI-73 that can be purchased at this price in many places. I should have known that the price was too good to be true. I will not do business with this company again.
**** LATEST update to iPod family ****- iPod & iPod photo lines merged; no more iPod photo 30 GB- iPod comes in two capacities - 20 GB ($299), 60 GB ($399) with color screen & photo support- U2 iPod (20 GB) down to $329 from $349 - with color screen & photo support- iPod shuffle 1 GB down to $129 from $149- iPod 60 GB down to $399 from $449- new version of iTunes (4.9) that support podcasts***************************************
I've had the set about three weeks and have already replaced the main circuit board. The problem is that the screen and sound disappear for about 5 seconds several times an hour. The new board has slowed the problem but not eliminated it; it now blacks out about once an hour.I've replaced my cables and my satellite box but nothing changed.When it works the picture is amazing considering the price and the fact that this is EDTV. The sound through the provided speakers is adaquate.
It works as advertised, no real complaints. I wanted a cheap auxiliary coupler and that that's exactly what I got. Took a while to ship, but I'm just spoiled with Prime.
Several reviews already describe how well this mount is designed and built and I agree. it is also very attractive and how awesome is it to move a 42" TV around with two fingers and position to just the right angle now matter what room one is in.
Let me just say that this is a fantastic MP3 player. I had my worries since I'm new to Creative products but they were thrown out the window when this player arrived. The software that comes with it is ridiculousy easy to use and within fifteen minutes of owning it, I had four albums ripped to my Zen. Easy navigation and great interface are some of the best features. Not to mention its sleek build. This is a much better choice over any Ipod and is well worth the price.
received this item in record time to replace the broken parts on my garmin. Product was exactly what I ordered.
V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds (Bling Bling Black) ReviewOh my gosh, the price on these went up a LOT. When I got these, they were only 15!I was looking for a replacement for my earphones that had been torn apart by a dog (don't ask), and I also wanted to get a bit more bass than the Apple ones.I settled with these, and placed the order.BUILT QUALITY & COMFORT:The build quality feels solid, what else can I say. The wires are a bit scary to pull, since they go into this hole (hard to explain). Take care of them, and they should serve you for a long time.They are okay at comfort. Being in-ear earphones, some people may find some pressure wearing them. Just air out your ears every once in a while, and they should be fine.SOUND:I was impressed with these, considering they were only 15 dollars. The bass is definitely there, and it's at the perfect amount that it doesn't muddy up the sound. It actually feels as if it vibrates your ear, and works great with Hip Hop and R&B.; Electronic music with bass is very good as well.The audio is clear, but not as crisp as the higher end earphones/headphones. It's still good though, and it's impressive for the amount of bass that it provides.8.5/10 Great product, would buy another if mine broke.EDIT: I just receivedXtreme Xplosives In Earand the JVC's are a ton better.
Just got this beauty and I love it. I am having a couple of small issues and need some advice. One thing is the "Black Enhancement" is grayed out on my menue so I can not adjust it. I was adjusting different things on the menue and wonder if it is something I did. Another thing is one of the settings is "SD" or "HD"...mine is set on SD and it also is grayed out so I can not adjust that setting. Any advice or pointers that you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
I love the cradle because it will charge at the same time as syncing. The only thing I don't like about the cradle is the lack of support for the palm and the fact that I have to take my case off so that it can fit in the cradle.
Has anyone tried this "multizone" model yet? Does it allow me to watch DVDs from any country? How's it different operationally from the normal LS5? Thanks.
I bought this for my dad since he just found out about skype and wanted to talk to his old friends overseas. The picture is great and the software installs very easily. All in all, for the price this is an excellent camera that was painless to install.
I bought two of these around 3 months ago for the office. They work perfectly. No Dead pixels. No Problems. Speakers are sub-par, but this monitor is still a steal, regardless. Highly recommend.
I was loving my new Rio Volt player for about a month. The new version 2.0 firmware upgrade was great. I would have given it 5 stars about 3 weeks ago. It even plays those 16kbs audio books that other players wont - even though the volume is a bit low. But if it breaks, you are out of luck. I sent an email to their customer support over 2 weeks ago, and 2 more emails since then, and have still gotten no reply (except the automatic &quot;We received your email and will get back to you within several business days&quot; message). It would be very easy to fix if I could just get a replacement part. So, if you get one, be gentle with it. It's the best player available but has 0 customer support behind it.
I purchased a pair of these woofers for a pair of Jensen speakers. The original woofers foam surround had dry rotted.These woofers were low cst and fantastic. The speakers were great and low cost compared to a new 12 inch three way speakers.
Installed Sabrent SBT-TVFM TV Tuner/Video Capture/FM Radio PCI Card with Remote Control.I'm running XP ProNever found the capture card.Abssolutely worthless.Was used shame on me.Do not trust these venders.Sabrent SBT-TVFM TV Tuner/Video Capture/FM Radio PCI Card with Remote Control
These earbuds are awful. I purchased them after my Koss "Plug" earbuds finally broke. The package contains three different sized cushions from which to choose. Only the smallest size fit my ears. Every time I used them, the cushions fell off. Today at the gym one of the cushions fell off again... inside my ear. I am throwing these out and buying another pair of Koss Plugs.
I've owned a few digital cameras and none have met the quality as my roll film Olympus om1, but of course paying for film, process with cd costs more and is inconvenent, of all the digitals I've owned, olympus d-36l, kodak dc215, this is far better, but picture quality is not as good as I would like. Iam not a heavy user of photos, here and there around town and some of family, but mainly I paint oil paintings and need a good way to download my work for good advertizing, prints and records..I choose this camera mainly for the low price and thinking the 6mp would be good enough, it is o.k. but not near as good as my om1, which I will still use to archive my paintings. As for battery use, I read the reveiws on this and at the same time bought a charger and batterys, so the usage has been o.k., but like I said Iam not a heavey user of photos. One thing I really don't care about is the short movie stuff and all the other settings which is only confussing and a waste as far as I need..if they had only left it as a camera with simple to use features I would like it better and the fact the manual is almost worthless, so little info and so small and hard to read, I downloaded the one available and of course did not print it out as I think it has 45 pages or something like that...the compact size is great, fits into my shirt pocket...I feel the same way about this camera as I do for digital watches, all I really need is the basic's not all the added stuff that makes setting more difficult and useless...
If you are over 30 you may not even be interested in an Ipod, but if you do, this will be all you need in 90% of the cases.
They are really big, however, comfortable, and the sound is very good, not as good as the boss that you can hear at best buy, but I will said an 80%. very big for a flight, but great for your office or home. the size of the wire is just great. I didn't found any trouble with the plastic parts or the sound from them, like others had said.
Works great for my speakers. I just bought the next size larger.In fact I like soldering with it better, absorbs the solder moreeasily. Plus the price allowed me to buy twice as much.
I've tried them all and this is the smallest thinnest case for Panasonic TZ5 model camera. It just fits it. TZ5 is not a small camera and I was looking for something that does not add to its already sizable thickness.This case was the smallest that I had been able to put on TZ5. TZ5 is a very popular camera from Panasonic. If you have been looking for a thinnest smallest case to cover it - this is it.
After plugging into the HTS800, I noticed an immediate improvement of the picture on our tv. There was no more interference and the clarity was improved as well. I feel much safer knowing that the protection against spikes and surges is there too.
Absolutely clear Sound."Flat" curve in dB.It's means the balance of sound(Not enhance the Bass).If you buy it, suggest buy a headphone amplifier with it.Because this type is high impedance.If you give him enough power, he will give you more then you expect.
I have had my Macbook for less than a week now, and this keyboard protector was one of the first things I bought for it (I got mine at the local Apple store). At first I didn't want to buy it since I didn't think it was worth the money, but after using the Macbook for just a day I realized that I really needed to get a keyboard protector to prevent crumbs, dust, hair etc from getting in there and making it look nasty. Thing is, this is my first Mac so I'm used to black laptop keyboards which tend to hide the dirt etc a lot more. Plus I tend to have long nails which over time damages keyboard keys (my previous laptop, an IBM thinkpad, had big scratches on several keys and even the letters "e" and "s" wore off after few years of use). I didn't want that to happen to this laptop, especially since it's white so any dirt etc will stand out like a sore thumb.And yeah, the keys do feel different after you put it in, but I actually like the feel of it, since I feel more comfortable typing on it...I feel like I can hit the keys as hard as I want and it will still be ok (before I had the iskin i felt like I had to "tip-toe" type since I felt like my nails would scratch the keys if I hit it too hard).
I had purchased the Executive Docking Station for Sportster Replay on May 20th & a few weeks later only the cable cord arrived by UPS. I was hoping it would be here by Father's day but now I'm just wondering when I should be expecting the rest of what I had ordered?
I bought one of these for my father after seeing how great my roommate's was but after 2-3 months both of them started flickering and would freeze up from time to time and now my fathers only plays about half the DVDs he owns and my roommates can't get through 20 minutes of a movie without flickering then locking up. I found out from talking to people on the internet that about half of these units have MAJOR hardware issues. Buyer Beware.
This ink cartridge was much cheaper than the Samsung name brand. However, when printing, adjustments need to be made to darken the print job, which can become cumbersome when needing to print several jobs. Otherwise, no problem.
I had a 3.0 Pentium 4 with the stock heat sink, then i bought a 3.4 GHz Pentium 4, same socket, it came with no heatsink, so I used the one from the 3.0 CPU, with medium load and case open, it was cool... but don't try to play a 1080p video because at 80% of CPU usage the video started to freeze and temp sometimes went up to 80C. The maximum recommended temperature is 72C. Now with this heatsink, even at 100% of the 3.4 Pentium 4 CPU, it is always below 60C.
I've bought 5 sets of 4 batteries for my sons digital photography business. ( www.realtourservices.com ) and we discovered that we can use these batteries 50% longer than any other set when we are taking pictures with flash. Very impressive quality.JR FentRecruiterwww.jrfent.com
Fits my MacBook perfectly. Well padded and enough room for cables, etc. Definately not a typical big bulky computer bag.
This is the sh*test piece of crap that I have ever seen. My cousin but this piece of sh*t on ebay for $15 and has regreted it. The picture quality is like having 20/50 vision and had several drinks. Stay away from this crap. Do not believe the 5 star review, they are just products of iClick Sales. One word, CRAP!
Panasonic is the leader in plasma tvs and this model (and its successors) are hands down your best bet for quality. I did a lot of research before investing (because like many people, I don't have $[...] or so just burning a hole in my pocket) and switched from LCD to Plasma for its superior viewing angle and overall better color and what I can only call a better "living picture".I went to Best Buy and other retailers looking at all the different models, including many HD models. I also viewed some HD flatscreens as well as HD DLP models in people's home that were much pricier than this model. This TV looks JUST as if not BETTER than those models.This TV really has the best picture quality I have seen! Especially if you invest in a cable box and HD TV (and after the investment, why wouldn't you?). The HD picture on this TV is BEAUTIFUL, I was seriously mesmerized by how good movies could look. As many owners will tell you, this is may not be an HDTV, but you won't be able to tell the difference. I have had visitors also tell me the same that they couldn't tell it was an EDTV and it had a superior picture to an HDTV they had.The stand and speakers are included, which makes it an even better value. At first I found some other models which seemed to be comparably priced, but when you added the hundreds of dollars for a stand and speakers, there is really nothing in its price range that can match this TV. The included speakers are fine, though of course I've hooked it up to a stereo system and it has enough inputs (and upgraded inputs like HDMI and component) that I can set up a respectable home theater system.Highly recommended!
My only compaint is that it has on the front (in the blue part around the logo) it has 5 led lights per channel that light up blue. They light up in ascending order with the music, but I think there should be a switch to turn them off if you dont like them.But for the money, this is a great amp. I have one channel driving an PYLE PLMRW8 8-Inch 400 Watt White 4 Ohm Marine Subwoofer, which was also purchased from amazon for $20. I was going to run my door speakers on other 2 channels but havent decided yet. I put the amp and speaker\box under the driver seat of a Rhino side-by-side fourwheeler so I will update the "marine" quality if it holds up to the water encountered on my rhino. Not that it will be submerged (hopefully not) but it WILL be splashed frequently. But it runs the 8" sub perfectly and makes it hit hard. If it breaks for some reason, Ill deffinetly buy another one
I am no audiophile so take my impressions with a lot of salt.For me, these were a tremendous improvement for my iPod over the earphones that came with it. They were an even bigger improvement on my MacBook Pro: I have Bose "Companion 2" speakers on that and I thought those were pretty good. I don't get to put them on often because my wife doesn't like my music :-) but when I do get to use them I've enjoyed the quality. I suppose the real audiophiles might be snickering now; that's fine: I enjoyed them.Anyway, as I usually can't put the speakers on, I had to content myself with the iPod earphones for this too. That was OK, but these Monster In-Ear speakers blow away the Bose speakers.I've read the other negative reviews. I believe them. I believe that "in ear" is probably inferior to over-the-ear. On the other hand, when I'm wearing these, I'm working - I NEED to be able to hear the phone ring, need to hear my wife talking to me.I'm very happy with these. Again, the purists should ignore me - and I'm sure they will anyway :-)
I bought the Tv for $997.00 at Walmart and it works pretty well for the price. Recommend purchasing the 3 year extended warranty for $199.00, service is handled through Walmart not the manufacturer which is phillips. Very common to get logo bug burn in on this TV so don't fall asleep with it on or the logo will burn in.
Works great for the price i got it was really cheap and it works Great
After three hours with my DSL provider and the Liksys person we were unable to establish the wireless network. I was told by the Linksys person to return the POC (router WRT54GS) and obtain another POC; and start all over. I uninstalled Linksys, aka, POC. It took another 2 hours to re-establish my DSL back to where I started. Can you spell POC. Shame on Linksys, I am no fool or dummie!
I bought one for my PDA. It did not charge it up with the PDA running and with the PDA not running. It would not even keep the PDA from running down it's own battery.
The unit is nice and compact and fits nicely into my camera bag.The brush portion is soift and non-scratching, the other end is nice for clearing small particles on lense that aren't removed with blast of air from my Giottos rocket air blower.
...[This] is the best ..., 20Gb Hd Mp3 player!!! I have nad Zero problems, just go to [website] and get the lastest updates. If you get updates you do not HAVE to use MusicMatch for file tranfers. I have moved ove 10 gbs of music and 7 gb non-music files from work to home and vice versa. No problems. Using Xp pro home/work.
Pros: Good solid Construction, smooth traversing features, nice padding friction lock for the window, I used 60mm+ optic spotting scope with no problems in weight to design holding it to the window. I would suggest to use compact 50mm objective optics, but that is user preference for what you are doing from bird watching, spotting, camera use. Mine had a quick release detach for quickly mounting other optics with a quick release base feature. Simply pop in and turn the locking lever and it is secure. That is a nice feature to remove the optic for driving and then putting the optic in place in about 1 second secure rather than unlocking the window mount as a whole cumbersome unit. I read reviews elsewhere where it was said this was not a solid construction. Well, it is solid construction and that is not a problem on this model window mount. I would buy this again and recommend it to my friends.Cons: None, it does what it was designed for and is solid construction. It would have been nice to have 2 other quick release pop in mounts for a camera / other as a kit complete for a few bucks more, but you can get them on here at Amazon.Bottom Line: Worth the price and I would buy again for a compact spotting scope mount with a Quick Disconnect feature.
We got these speakers to project some decent sound from my laptop computer. My Toshiba P25 does have built-in harman/kardon speakers, but they aren't sufficient for a proper listening experience when viewing DVDs, playing CDs or streaming music from Rhapsody. The Creature speaker system is fantastic!Top things I love about it:1. superb sound!2. sleek, beautiful design, including fabulous electric blue &quot;on&quot; indicator light emitting from the bottom3. compact and portable (enough)4. bass and trebel controlThe Creature can't compete with big, expensive floor speakers, but for our one bedroom apartment it puts out more than enough high quality volume. I can play a CD or mp3s in the living room and hear the music with great clarity in the kitchen or bedroom.If we want to watch a DVD in bed, we plop the computer and the Creature system all right onto the double bed with us. Everything fits comfortably. Even the subwoofer.After purchasing the Creature, we never used the stereo anymore, so simply got rid of the stereo. More space! The whole system connects to the computer with just one cable that plugs into the headphone output. This makes it very easy to swap between our two computers.I am delighted with our Creature purchase!
I've never used a transcriber before this one. The recorder is simple to operate. The recording is clear and crisp. Transcribing is easy. Comes with headset and foot control, which I really like. Works well for my purposes.
If all you need is a great stereo receiver - and NO 5.1 or DOLBY surround - then this is the unit for you. Simple to install and operate. Very clean sound and plenty of power. One or two more inputs wounld't hurt, but overall you can't beat the deal on this receiver. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a basic stereo receiver that has plenty of clean power. Great buy.NOTE: This review is in my own words based on my own experiences with this product - unlike Chi Tran, whose ENTIRE REVIEW TEXT of this item was copied &quot;cut and paste&quot; from the Crutchfield website. What a joke.....
Poorly written instructions provide no information on how memory card, CD with maps, and download of map updates can actually be installed on the nav system. In other words, the big question is, "How does the device actually interface with a computer?" My favorite instruction simply and only states, "Connect the safety cable to the handbrake." The purpose is to prevent video watching while the car is moving. The directions imply that no one ever plans on actually connecting this legally required safety device. Also, no mention is made if there is an internal battery that will eventually charge the unit from the car's 12 volt supply. I'm assuming this is the case, but did not have the opportunity to know for sure. If this is not the case, then what would be its source of power (no AC adapter is mentioned) while it is eventually connected to the computer for updates? I plugged it in and turned it on; I waited more than 30 minutes for the device to acquire a satellite signal (the directions say wait 5 minutes for the first use and then 30 second waits for subsequent uses). It never did acquire a signal. The touch screen worked initially and then became inoperative. The manual explains how to activate the touch screen by pressing a series of buttons on the included remote control. Unfortunately, the remote control (after removing the battery shield) was also inoperative. Of course tech support hours are inconvenient (M-F) with a non toll-free number. I am immediately requesting a replacement from Amazon. I'm hoping the replacement will work. The device has several lofty features and would be a great product if they all worked: 7 inch screen, includes 1 gig SD memory card to play MP3 and picture files, auxilliary video input for a DVD player/game system and possibly a rear view camera (but would only work without "safety cable" connected and since it doesn't have "mirror" image switch, it isn't expressly designed with this in mind), an audio out to connect to the car's sound system or via an FM adapter, and even includes simple video games to keep the passenger occupied while the driver is ordering that double latte super expresso red eye. I plan to modify and update this review after trying the replacement system.
I've upgraded my wife with this ram and like always, it was worth the money. It works so smooth and less hard drive activities was seen. I wish I could upgrade to 2G but for the usage for the laptop (Internet browsing most of the time) 1.5G was plenty I guess. This memory works flawlessly and highly recommended for laptops if it is running XP. I'll postpone to upgrade my and my wife's laptop for a year or two.
I was looking for a reasonable priced protective case for my canon and could not find anything for a good price that didn't resemble an industrial backpack!!! Although this does not have storage space, it is a good purchase for the money. It is not overly "padded" but would protect from dust, spills, scratches, sticky kid fingers and a low drop :) The zippers make it easy to open and shut. My only downer was a lack of a clip or some such device on the case itself to attach it to the camera or camera strap once it is open and free from the camera. Although some people may not want this I found myself trying to hold the case under my arm to take a picture or set it down and then having to remember to pick it up. I purchased a small "carabina" from REI and attached it to the case and it now is firmly attached to the strap. Overall very satisfied with the price and the case.
The picture showing this product is actually discontinued by Sony. It is NOT what Amazon ships to you. The product pictured is 20CDQ80LX3. The product that ships is 20CDQ80RX. It has 20 CD-Rs just like the yellow box but only SHRINK WRAPPED! Mine was torn and some of the hinges of the jewel cases were BROKEN!! I had extra cases so I replaced them. Although only 3 or 4 were broken. Keep in mind there are no paper inserts, all the companies are doing that now. I burned all 20 CD-Rs and I have to say the discs were in perfect shape and burned perfectly. In the end I guess that's what matters. Sony makes some of the best damn CD-Rs you can buy and are a great alternative to Memorex or should I say rebranded Imation products.
A lot of pieces for a great price. I bought this per my husband's request for his Zen. He loves it! He wanted the black because he isn't into the as he put it, popsicle colors.His suggestion is to leave the bolt attached to the skin all the time. Leave the armband clip attached to the armband all the time. Unclip the two of them as needed.He's used the armband to work in the yard and listen to his pod casts and the kick bar to watch videos on breaks and lunch at work. He's happy with how they all work and he's picky.Only drawback is that this isn't sold directly from Amazon and is a separate shipping price but not worth deducting a star for.
As expected, this Pentax product is excellent value for the money. This model has superior sharpness and provides a bright field of view. IMHO, overall optics are A+. The ability to mount it on a tripod makes it great for using it for bird watching. For it's size it is not excessively heavy. Overall, well constructed. Water ressistance is another plus.The only draw backs I note are:1. The cover for the eye piece is a one-piece design that fits over both eye pieces. One needs to "spread" open the binoculars in order for the eye peices to grip the cover.2. The covers for the main lenses tend to come off when the binoculars are removed from the carrying case. Not a big issue...perhaps a hard case would have solved that issue. The lens caps them selves seem to fit snuggly.
I used EndNotes for my doctoral dissertation and realize the many hours I saved by using the EndNote feature of typing in a keyword, then reviewing the list of my references that addressed the keyword topic.With the simplicity of entering data as one writes, there is no hectic searching upon completion of a writing to locate the correct reference for inclusion in the bibliography.Two shortcomings: 1. No spell check, which I understand is now available in the upgrade. 2. Awkwardness in including references read, but not cited in the work.
Nothing bad to say about this screen. Good assembly directions, no missing parts and quick assembly. The screen takes about a half hour to assemble and only requires a screw driver.
Great product, it has a great sound (for an FM Transmitter), the volume is great, it even overtakes on some local stationsit won't dissappoint you.I compared it with a Kensington LiquidFM Plus for MP3 Players FM Transmitter and with a generic FM transmitter and it won by a lot.
Worth buying! Companies have been robbing us blind for a long time. I'm glad to say that this product was worth buying and will do so again in the future!
This is a great product which was used to be called "Heavy Wipes." They are not available in retail stores which makes Amazon the obvious choice. As an aside, finding what you want in any product line in local retail stores is more often than not problematic. I find myself buying from Amazon more and more ...... price and convenience!
Fits perfectly in my 01 Toyota Celica.Easy installation. You just cut off the brackets you don't need. The instructions let you know which brackets to cut off.
Very Nice and comfortable, can't imagine using my PC without this mouse, even though it is a notebook.
works great, i actually accidentally bought this model instead of the tv version to clear up ground looping we were having at a new apt. this model still worked and does the whole clean power thing and now we are not losing our minds looking at purple lines all over our tv.
I bought the 1600 Xbox Live points and this is by far the way to purchase them. I got an email shortly after purchase with the code for the points and activated them instantly. Amazon always has a better price than the Microsoft store so I always buy my points and gold subscriptions off here instead.
I see people paying cheap prices and buy these CD players with no names and they are still proud. I would never go with a cheap device because it is "cheap", but I am willing to pay whatever it costs to get a good name, something sturdy. I have always had very good experience with Panasonic products and this is one of them. The antishock memory works excellent. Even when doing erratic movements there is rarely an interruption in sound. Battery consumption is good compared to an average player. Radio reception is excellent (though I don't use it very much). It comes with a hand grip that makes it easy for joggers and also an AC adaptor. However the car kit is not included which should be purchased separately. Above all, behind it is the label "Made in Japan" not made in China or anywhere else. I have had it for four years and overall I am very satisfied with its performance and never had even a small problem.
i just picked up the a710 for a recent trip to tokyo to replace my a70. i loved my a70 for the ruggedness, flexibility, manual settings and the fact that it takes AA batteries.the a710 did not disappoint. it seems a tad smaller and it's definitely lighter taking only 2 batteries compared to the a70's 4. The one thing that i was apprehensive about was the fact that i would have to buy new memory moving from CF to SD. luckily memory is currently pretty cheap.the features of the 710 are great. i especially like the IS feature since i like to take a lot of photos in low light and i hate to use a flash. this has given me a ton more flexibility and in my opinion justified the purchase of the camera.the last thing that's nice is the screen size. without looking it up i think it's about 2.5". either way, it's a step up from the a70 which, now when i look at it, has a laughable screen.there are a whole slew of other features which i won't get into but the bottom line is that this is a great camera if you're looking for something between a pocket size point-and-shoot and a DSLR. Admittedly it's closer to the point-and-shoot . you won't be disappointed with this camera.
I have owned a pair of these for six years now and have had them work flawlessly for me. I work on tug boats and use them to see the names on ships day/night, as well as other navigational markers. Because of the vibration in the tug boat, ordinary binoculars are tricky at best. Every person who looks through them instantly wants a pair.I found that focusing while holding the stabilization button down at the same time feels natural. Compared to other binoculars of any price they measure up in clarity.The only reason I gave them a four star is that I wish they had come with lens caps. And that a HARD case was at least an option.
I've only had my fish eye lens for a few hours and I find that you get a lot of bang for your buck. This item was very inexpensive and it probably isn't going to make everyone happy, but if you're the average photographer and want to add a cool feature to your camera - this is worth it.The only thing that could be improved is the "snug" factor of the handy extender that comes with the lens. It doesn't effect performance, but it does wiggle around a bit.
We ordered this battery to replace the original one installed with the home alarm system. The battery arrived promptly and in good condition. It fit perfectly and was easy to install, no more complicated that changing smoke alarm batteries. We are happy to have saved a service call and inflated parts price.
I spent hours in retail stores looking for a carrying case for my large laptop. My laptop is 14" wide, but the biggest cases were 13.5". I could squeeze into that size, but I was uncomfortable with potential for exterior buttons on the laptop being persistently pressed in while in the case.Going on interior specifications alone, I bought the Excursion Roller via Amazon. It fits my laptop perfectly, and has more pockets and zippers than I know what to do with. It's bulky for my simple commute to work, but will be especially nice for long trips. I purchased this case at a tough time, before most manufacturers have begun offering carrying cases for large laptops.
I was going to get one of those $90 curling irons like you see at the mall that make awesome curls that last all day but read great reviews on this one and decided to try it first. My last curling iron would not curl my hair at all, this one does. It is a good curling iron for making the ends of my hair flip up or curl under but I will get the more expensive one for more full curls....if my husband will let me..:)
I bought two sets of these and setting them up was simple. They work well and are easy to use. So far they have put up with abuse and are convenient to carry. The batteries last for more than a full day of use. The sound is clear and the call feature is very useful.
I am not a videophile, but I did research purchasing a TV for about 5 months. After considering most of the important options (CRT [no ghosting], 30"-34", under $1000, HDTV) I decided on this model. I am VERY happy with the purchase.First of all, the image is incredible. Being a newbie to HD, after I first plugged it in and found the channels, we ended up watching half of "24" in regular broadcast on channel 9. My wife commented how she didn't see any difference from our regular 27" Panasonic. Commercials popped on and she started channel surfing, and I realized that HD channels are actually different numbers altogether. We switched to channel 9.1 and enjoyed the rest of Jack and the team taking on the president's men in HD. Needless to say, my wife took her words back. Total night and day between regular broadcast and HD. "They" say that HD is to regular broadcast as the switch to color was from black and white. No kidding!The set up was so easy. It took about 10 minutes for the TV to search for regular and HD channels before we were mesmerized. There is a cool option to preset your channels and the translucent display is great. Its great that I now can read the name of the show, short descriptions of the content, and the resolution that it is broadcast in. This is all over-the-air, not cable! I definitely like the over the air option, as we are not interested dishing out $70 a month for TV we probably won't watch. However, if it's snowing outside, the picture can sometimes cut out, the screen will turn black and "no signal" will pop up. We feared it was the TV set, but soon realized it was the snowstorm outside.Sound is fantastic. It's a bit of a mute point however, since I have a simple surround sound system. If I didn't, though, I may not have felt justified in getting one, since the sound is so good on this TV. I cannot yet comment on DVDs as I am waiting for a Monster component cable to arrive via e-bay. I watched a bit of the Matrix using an S-video cable and was not impressed. It didn't look bad, just not up to potential. You will definitely need to upgrade to HDMI or component cables to take full advantage of DVDs or game consoles.Finally, the option of viewing photos via the Sony memory stick slot is a great bonus. The pictures are clear and colorful. You have the option of zooming, flipping, playing a slideshow and using piano music set into the TV or MP3s your memory stick. Cool. Well, I am still playing around with the options and feel very lucky to have this set. On top of that, I paid $835.99 including shipping. If you look around, you might find that deal too!
The Steiner Marine 7x50 binoculars have met my (admittedly high) expectations. The Sports Auto-Focus is great -- even better on my Marine pair than the Predator models that I looked at in Academy Sports. It makes changing from viewing one object to another fast and easy. They are very clear too. With the focus set at the closest range I can read the buttons on my microwave from across my small trailer. Using them out of doors the foliage really pops out (even when overcast). In almost complete darkness they enable one to see things the naked eye cannot. I have used them at night when I could barely see to walk around. The view through the binoculars was hardly affected at all. Once I used them to look from my parent's back yard, across the (six-lane) interstate, into the parking lot of the local community college at night. I could see the bugs playing around the streetlights!I hadn't seen this particular pair in person, so they surprised me with their light weight -- some people had called them heavy online. They must be very frail people. This pair is much, much lighter than the Sears brand ones my parents got me 15+ years ago that are smaller. Compared to all steel binoculars the Steiners hardly weigh anything. They are not so light that image-shake is a problem however. The weight combined with the 7 magnification makes for an easily stabilized view.One other thing of note is the 22mm of eye relief. That is a very helpful feature to me since I wear eyeglasses. Other binoculars with less eye relief have been problematic for me -- even ones with 19mm eye relief made by Steiner. Of course, for those who do not wear glasses, the rubber eye-cups can be folded out to reduce the amount of eye relief. In that mode people with normal vision do not seem to have any problem with them.So far I am pleased with the binoculars in every detail but one. The strap sucks. It is way too thin, and I could imagine that after a day in the field the binoculars would really dig into one's shoulders with the supplied strap. What is a little odd is that the case that came with them is rather nice and has a comfortable, wide strap attached to it... The package also came with a little cleaning cloth, which was kind of a nice touch.For the price, $260 through Amazon with free shipping, I think the Steiner Marine 7x50 model is fantastic. It would certainly be hard to beat the performance in that price range!
My wife bought this for me a couple of years ago. The first one failed as a DVD player basically out of the box and the store replaced it. The 2nd unit took somewhat longer to fail. Shipped it off to Go-Video and they &quot;repaired&quot; it. It worked for a brief period before it quit. I gave up and quit even trying to use it as anything more than a VCR.
I purchased item to be able to change channels for a TV in one room with a DirecTv receiver in another room. Information at purchase indicated that it should do that but I was never able to get it to function.
Nothing but problems, receive was terrible, sent back to cobra for warranty, then for refund.
I got these very cheap a year ago and while the sound quality is just adequate (it could do with a whole lot more bass), it is perfect for travelling.The speakers fold together which protects the soft bits. There is a cradle of sorts which can sit an iPod and most other mp3 players, and a 3.5mm stereo jack to connect to the speakers.Power is from an adapter, or 2no. AAA batteries. I found this really useful when I was living out of my bag at a hotel for 2 months due to work. However, the sound is too tinny for everyday use.
I choked a little at the price, but they're worth every dime. I travel extensively and I love music. I've gone through more "portable" headsets than I want to admit, looking for something that was truely portable and rendered good sound. The E500's are the solution.Go ahead, write the check - you'll never regret it.Ed
I bought this item primarily so my son could watch DVD's in the car on vacation. The picture is very good, the sound could be louder, but not bad, for the car, the battery life is excellent and i was very happy with the product until it died after approx 26 months. It appears that the little motor that spins the disk burned out, from reading on the web it's a common problem with these cheap players. Not worth fixing, i just wish they would build these thing a little more robust because it was a great little player. So figure on every two years or so spending about $100 on a new player.
I am really impressed with the results I get from this lens.This is my first USM lens and 85mm is new to me. It serves me really well taking people pictures outside - fantastic background blur and fast enough for low light indoor close ups.Full time manual focus is handy too at times. With my tamron 17-50, this lens is great combo for me.
The only reason I gave this product three stars was because the USB cable shipped with the package didn't work. Luckily I had a spare USB that did work in my house already.Other than that, the charger works great with my car and now I have an extra wall-charger whose prongs fold (retractable).No complaints really; just a bad USB.Order arrived fast (about four days, weekend included).The DLO brand is one of the few electronics that work rather well with Zune products.
I couldn't be happier with this. I've used several bits and pieces over the years to extend my flashes away from the camera and I can safely say that to date, this is by far the sturdiest and most practical piece of equipment I've owend for this. Literature such as the "speedliter's manual" (I own a Canon 7D with 580EXII speedlite flash) will often speak of the importance of placing your flash at an offset, not directly on the camera shoe, so that more interesting lights and shadows can be created. This is the perfect tool for that, and it is sturdy enough that even at full extension, the weight of my 580EXII will not tilt or bend the arms to any position other than where I set it. While it is not my thing, this is probably great for wedding photography (I've just done 2 of those in my life). Overall, this is the best flash bracket I know.
I got this to replace the original adapter for my Garmin which broke after several years going in and out of my car's glove box. This adapter looks to have a beefier cable connection then the previous one, which should allow to last a bit longer.
With amazon.com price of $20.05 for this printpack, cost per print is just unbeatable, whether from a lab or from competition such as HP. Print quality from Picturemate deluxe is nothing less than amazing, Epson has a winner in this printer and printpack.
There is a piece of plastic that holds the 2 ends of the armband together...this is made out of cheap plastic and will break!!! Buy an armband made entirely of the elastic material. The plastic is a weak link!!
I was really looking forward to getting the Presto 6 Qt. Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker. My mother had used one, and the name "Presto" really meant something to me. Even though I was unfamiliar with this kind of cooker, the previous reviews left me confident that this one in particular would be a good choice.Yikes! I opened the Amazon carton only to find a very small box for a 6-qt. cooker. Turns out, this pressure cooker will arrive at your door IN NEED OF ASSEMBLY. Well, I was still game. Pulled out my handy dandy Philips screwdriver and carefully followed directions. The long handles had one screw only -- Not much for all the weight and pressure that pressure cooker handles must endure -- But I still gave it a shot.I made Chicken Chutney (recipe in the instruction booklet) which was "okay" -- Let's suppose that I haven't used a pressure cooker before (too true, too true). So if the dish was "meh," that could be my fault. But ...As I was washing the cooker, it really became clear that the handle was loose. The screw was as tight as possible (the instructions warn against screwing it too tight lest the plastic break), and the handle itself was clearly loose. So. . .I am returning it to Amazon (they have made this very easy, UPS will even pick it up from my home). In the meantime, I will be looking for a good quality stainless pressure cooker that is securely made, and doesn't come with "assembly required."
I feel it's a little too slow and also take me to the wired direction... The calculation system hang pretty often... take more than 2minutes to search the places... but I'm doing fine with it just take longer time to deal with it.
This product meets all of my needs without spending money for the new brand items
I had an old G771 (17&quot;) that had a short in it and I finally needed to replace it. It was a great monitor, so I thought I'd get another Viewsonic graphics monitor. Seemed like a no brainer to me.The first G90f I received (not from Amazon, by the way) had terribly blurry text. The letters had kind of a white ghosting next to them. No monitor adjustments would solve the problem. This made reading a really fatiqueing experience. I contacted Viewsonic and they had no problem replacing the monitor with another, which was great. (so, kudos for customer service) I have just received the replacement and it's better, but still the text is just not as sharp as I'm used to. Luckily I use this for web design and not reading a lot of text, so it will probably be okay.On the bright side, the color is bright and nice and the larger monitor (19&quot;) with all that extra real estate makes working with graphics programs like Photoshop, really nice.So, anyway, maybe I just got two bum monitors or maybe I'm too picky. The other people seemed thrilled, but I wanted to let people know about this potential problem.
They worked pretty well tho didn't fit quit as well as original due to fatter head. In any event I no longer am able to use Palm as battery went dead & I lost everything before I had a chance to retype stuff into my new iPhone 3GS.
Received the Samsung OTA HD Tuner and it was very simple to install. All the cables were included EXCEPT a HDMI cable which I added later only because the tuner was installed in a bedroom and I wanted only one cable going to the TV. I really like the guide for the program information which is not listed in our newspaper. I would recommend this product for anyone.
When I first installed this router, it said I had no internet connection. After opening up several internet windows, and trying out my phone on the wireless, I ascertained that this was false and ignored it. Everything worked fine, the wizard was just out of touch.When it's up, my internet is great. It's incredibly convenient to have wireless in my apartment, as I have a laptop, an iPhone, and friends that have wireless devices over fairly frequently.That being said, it's not always up. About every 4-5 days, it has a severe brain fart and forgets it's talking to my computer. My wireless is still fine, so the connection is still good, cable is still talking to the box, etc., but the router severs the connection. I have to unplug everything, plug it back in, and run the wizard again, where it tells me I have no internet connectivity. I check my internet, and it's working fine, just the wizard is crazy.Overall, I like this product, but having to *fix* it every 4-5 days is getting old quickly.
FOR SERIOUS INSOMNIACS ONLY, this book clocks in at 555 dull, slow-paced, un-evenly written pages. These pages contain lifeless characters of no redeeming qualities whatsoever, entrapped in a story so long and boring, the reader could only hope there would be illustrations to wake oneself up.What's most disappointing is the writing style. How many times (in a single paragraph - never mind the whole book!)can an author begin a sentence with, &quot;Then suddenly...&quot; There's no surprise or anticipation for the reader, since everything 'suddenly' happens. Along with this, the author uses such words as &quot;whoosh! went the car driving by&quot;...&quot;clang! went the bell&quot;...&quot;zoom! went the bikes&quot;. The only thing she didn't use was 'kapow!' and 'shazaammm!' from a good comic book (and that's too bad - it would have been the only source of excitement if she did).&quot;THUMP!&quot; went the book cover to this book when I finished it - never to be opened again!
I purchased this camera as a backup to my 2004 D70 that was inservice for an overhaul. The D50 is a well thought out camera. It handlesall of my current Nikon len's as well as my Tamron Adaptall 300 f2.8 manual focus lens.It is easy to handle, has a full range of control, (I do like theISO settings more on the D70) and takes great pictures.Things I like better than the D70:Bigger LCD screenButtons/dials are more intuitiveThings I don't like:The lose of the interum ISO settings. (only has control in steps of 200)No LCD screen protection at allShutter/Mirror slapI think for the price you can't beat it, if you already haveNikon len's and want to go Digital without the high costthis is it.
This keyboard worked fine for about a year. Then two of the keys would no longer type. After taking it apart, cleaning it out, and putting it back together, it functioned properly again. But even though they keyboard was not being used that often, the same issue reoccurred a few months later and two other keys would no longer type. When I then read reviews of this keyboard on the internet, I found that numerous other people were having the same problem with this keyboard. I wish I had read the reviews before buying it.
The box says that I need a CD drive for software installation. I have lots of them but they are on a network, not in the machine I want to install this on. Even though I have Hauppauge's hardware plugged into my machine, the system will not validate and allow the software to install. What a crock! Why should anyone sell a product that won't allow the software to install even when the proprietary hardware is plugged into the machine? Hauppauge tech support says that is how it is. Too bad.I am returning this piece of junk.
I got this because the wpc11 signal stanked. We had to move the tower. this things signal is waaay stronger. i had trouble installing but after 1 hr bingo. i recommendoh the signal goes through 2 exterior walls and a back yard (100ft)
For the price these speakers are great!!! yeah if you want to spend big bucks you could find something better, but this product gives you a lot of bang for your buck.
I actually bought this for my wife. She loves it. It protects her Palm and fits nicely in her purse. It does what it says it would and it is attractive to boot.
This bag has everything! Well almost everything, it didnt have the battery charger, which was something i really needed, but they did offer it in a package deal with this item so that was nice, cause then they were a little cheaper. The bag is really nice though, and holds alot in it.
Works great in the brother ql series label printers. The printer software automatically sizes the content to fit the label. Would definitely buy again.
Worked for me on Vista 32-Bit, Vista 64-Bit, and Windows 7 32-Bit.You don't need to install the software, just make sure the disc is in the drive and have Windows search it for drivers.Signal Stregth is awesome, this thing picks up networks in my neighborhood that no other card or laptop will.If you want a no-frills (besides external antenna) card that works, this is the one for you.
Very nice subwoofer destroying amp. Use this with caution. I also purchased the Dayton 18" subwoofer, then put it all together in a sealed 5.5 cu/ft box. This combination will shake the knick-knacks off the shelves, will also chase the pets out of the listening area. "Everything I have purchased with the Dayton brand has exceeded every expectation".
I was interested in this product until I saw there was no description for the item such as age , condition, model # accessories included or not included, software etc.without a descritption there is little interest in this item.
I just love this dock. No more taking batteries out of camera to charge. Best purchase I have made.
I have an older car (2000) that have a tape player and no aux input. I considered installing an aux input adapter like BlitzSafe, but since I plan to get rid of this car w/in a year, I decided to give this a shot.For about 2 hours, there was audible hissing noise while playing via my iPhone, almost chalk it up as a bad purchase. But the hissing noise have since gone away and I'm quite surprise at the sound quality. Clear audio signal, almost as good as playing from the cd player. Now i'm enjoying music from my iPhone's music collection or from Pandora app. Awesome.
Surely you've been walking around snapping photos of people and places and found yourself wondering:"Where should I put my camera so that I can buy a soda" or "I've got to pick up my kid so that he/she doesn't run into the street."Well, Canon has a genius solution to these questions. The metal neck strap is the best camera accessory since...a wrist strap. At first glance you might think that a metal strap would be uncomfortable for you and risky for your camera's finish. But the folks at Canon have the metal strap snugly encased in plastic.I love walking around with my camera around my neck, hands free and ready to take a photo at a moment's notice. Kinda like a 'Flava flav' version of camera as jewelry. (OK, you can skip the Viking helmet with the horns if you want to)However, you will enjoy this little accessory a lot for just a little bit of money. You won't be sorry!
I bought this memory card for a canon sd1100s and its been working great so far! we've had it for about 3 weeks and its working fine and the price for the memory is amazing, id definitely recommend it
This is perfect for photographing my items I am listing on eBay. Easy to set-up, easy to use and storage bag is handy to hide it away when not in use.
Did everything they promise. Nice product and good to see someone take pride in workmanship.
I bought this about 3 months ago instead of buying an ipod. At first, I loved it! It had great sound and held a lot of music for a lower price! Sadly, I learned the hard way that Zen's break very easily. Two of my friends had Zens and they both broke. With me, first, my computer wouldn't register it so I couldn't download any more music. Then, the battery got over heated and it wouldn't turn on for two days. Now, for some reason, it only plays the back ground music and I can't hear the singer any more. So, if you're the type of person who will be very paitent and gentle with the Zen, then go ahead and buy it. I don't reccomend this product to people who would listen to it 24/7 like I did, or the battery will get over heated. So, I'm just warning you, as great as Zen's are, they are EXTREMELY delicate and break easily!
I ran into many initial problems with this computer. It would freeze sporadically as well as consistently under certain circumstances. For instance, I could not use the sound card while dialing into the Internet. When I say freeze, I mean it totally freezes. No errors, but the display won't update, neither the keyboard or mouse functions, sound ceases, etc. Have to turn it off and back on. The initial reaction I have is the motherboard is bad. After all, I had bought it open-box at a local retain store, and so it must have been returned for the same reason, right?So I go to return it, describe the problems, and wouldn't you know it, it works fine, even through the modem-sound conflict. I was told the problems I was encountering are because "Office 97 and Windows XP Home aren't compatible." I've been computing for 14 years, programming for 6, and know that's not the problem. I'm told to run System Restore (heard that before, heh) and that of course doesn't improve things any. Therefore, matters were taken into my own hands.XP is taken off. Windows 2000 [Pro] is the OS for people like me. Buy it before MS removes it from the market place ($... on Amazon, provided you have a relatively recent version of Windows), it's the best version of Windows Microsoft has ever made, as far as I'm concerned. I won't go into details of other software, as it's irrelevant. As I could afford it, other changes followed. The onboard video [is weak], so an AGP Radeon 7000 (64MB) (Sixty-four bucks here on Amazon, you can't go wrong) found its way into the system. Next, another 256 MB of PC133 RAM for forty-bucks came in. There were other upgrades, but these two brought performance up to par with a similarly configured P4-1.8 GHz system. The Athlon wins at some things, the P4 at others.I wouldn't recommend a system like this to just anybody. Most of these upgrades (not my choices particularly, but _something_) are really necessary for this system to perform. Moreover, most users wouldn't be comfortable performing them.The other big limitation is the lack of expandability. It has 3 PCI slots and 1 AGP. There's only 1 free drive bay. I maxed out all the internal expansion opportunities to a point where I had to remove the modem and rely on Internet access shared by another computer. The system also has a limit of 512 MB RAM.As for my problem with the system freezing, it declined significantly in moving from Windows XP to Windows 2000, and further when I began using the "Hibernate" feature in Windows. I won't go into details of how Hibernate works, but if I can boot my system faster and it's more reliable, well, where's the down side?
So far so good. Item came earlier then expected and looking forward to many uses for this device. Too many people in one car, need to branch out and this will help
I bought this as a memory card for the Canon TX1. It's not fast enough fast enough for HD recording at the best quality. That said, if you are just doing photos and other lite recording it will probably work fine.
I had a S50 before that wore out. I bought another brand due to the urging of my wife. Well the other brand at 12 mega pixels did not compare to my old S50's 5 MP.I contacted the other manufactor and expressed my complaint. I never heard back from them. I wanted a good camera that would take the kind of pictures that I wanted, so I went after another S50 and it is giving me great photo's. You just can't beat Canon.
These speakers sounded quite nice for me while they worked, with a nice crisp upper range. However, after a few months they intermittently stopped producing sound. I'd recommend you stay away from these speakers --- they could clearly do with better quality control.
The Versapoint Rf Wireless Keyboard full Function Keyboard with builtin is good ,but HIGH price,and BAD mouse, it's very complicated.
This was my first DSLR and it's been a great experience. It uses the same Sony sensor as the Nikon D80/D200 and if you shoot RAW, you get effectively the same results for much less cost.On top of that, you get weathersealing so you can use it in the rain or snow or dust w/o issues.The body feels solid unlike the plasticky XTi/XSi/D40/D60, and even the D80 to some degree.Only nits are I wish it had a faster flash sync speed and predictive AF (the AF-C is really AF-S run continously).
I ORDERED THIS BAG AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MY GRAND DAUGHTER WHO WILL BE ATTENDING COLLEGE NEXT FALL. I ALSO PURCHASED A 17 INCH TOSHIBA LAPTOP. THE BAG ARRIVED TODAY. FIRST, THIS BAG ARRIVED ON THE EXACT DAY THAT THE SELLER INDICATED. ON INSPECTION, THIS BAG LOOKS LIKE JUST THE RIGHT FOR HER WITH LOTS OF ROOM FOR THE EXTRAS LIKE CORDS. I ALSO LIKE THE VELCRO STRAP TO HOLD THE LAPTOP IN PLACE. IT SEEMS TO BE FAIRLY WELL PADDED WITH STRONG ZIPPERS AND SHOULDER STRAP. THERE IS A LARGE POCKET IN THE MAIN COMPARTMENT FOR PAPERS, AS WELL AS A LARGE POCKET OUTSIDE FOR HOLDING PAPERS/ FOLDERS, ETC. THERE IS ANOTHER FRONT OUTSIDE POCKET FOR EXTRAS. I AGREE WITH THE OTHER REVIEWERS THAT THIS IS A GREAT BAG FOR THE PRICE. MY GRAND DAUGHTER WILL BE HAPPILY SURPRISED ON CHRISTMAS MORNING! NOTE: THIS ITEM WAS PURCHASED AT AMAZON
I Ordered this with my Tripp Lite SMART2200CRMXL 2200VA 1900W UPS Smart Rackmount UPS and it worked like a charm!
This Multi-function printer is good but, it did not work with my DLINK Print Server, so I went ahead and purchased US-ROBOTICS Wireless router with built-in Print Server, but no luck with that one either. Unfortunately, Sharp website does not have any information nor the latest driver for this printer. Other than that, this printer is Good for copying, fax and local printing.
I plugged it onto my trail camera and I don't have to worry about it filling up, these will hold a lot of photo's, - Great product at a great price, will shop will you again thanks
Great product UNTIL the serial number wore off the back of the sticker on back of pda and I needed it. I was loyal to Palm until I saw the Sony Clie NR70v. Love the screen. Used mostly for my constantly updated address book. Soon after the warranty expired, I could no longer hot-sync.Sony said, for a fee, the cradle was damaged. I had unfortunately purchased Circuit City's extended warranty. I waited nearly an hour twice to talk with someone at the extended warranty company who spoke extremely hard-to-understand English. They wanted the serial number. It is on the back of the clie on a sticker, but it had worn off and couldn't be read. C City didn't have my serial number in their computer. I threw away the box. DON'T THROW AWAY THE BOX or at the very least, SAVE THE SERIAL NUMBER where you can find it. The extended warranty company would not honor the warranty. Eventually, after I had to make a fuss, I found someone at C City who said he'd swap the cradle if I brought in the damaged one.The Clie is heavy with camera inside, but I love the swivel stand feature. I've propped it up many times while looking at addresses to write. Someday I'll learn how to use an MP3 player. I'm now interested in the Garmin iQue 3600 palm compatible with built in GPS. No swivel, though. If Sony made a pda with gps with tech support (Garmin doesn't have it) and a Sprint phone inside, I'd buy it in a minute..without the extended warranty. By the time it breaks, I want the updated models anyway. They're always improving!
great amp. i have it connected to my two 12" kickers comp vr's. even though my speakers are four ohms and the amp works best with two ohm speakers, it stills puts a thump in your trunk and you can hear it from a block away. looks slick with the blue light and stays cool. i would highly recomend it to anyone shoping for amps.
I had a feeling that this would be a cheaply made throw away charger set, but it was so cheap that I was willing to take a chance. I was right. This piece of junk belongs in China only. I am even afraid to use it because I am afraid it might damage my IPOD/IPad.Deepak
My father got me this unit at J&R; in Oct. 2006. It was used correctly and crashed after 3 hours of use. I mailed it to Magellan for repair and it came back working, but only lasted another 3 hours before crashing again. Company promised new unit which was never received. Now, 1 year and 2 months after purchase, Magellan WILL NOT REPAIR THEIR 3000T UNIT and offers a trade-in that involves returning unit and buying a new model for more (LOTS more - $60 to $120) than a new one of same model from Amazon would cost.The customer service department seems to be set up to fulfill the legal obligation of having a service department, and not much more. Magellan is too cheap to even provide a good phone signal for their dumpy boiler room. Their deeply foreign-accented techs and clerks do not understand my English and I have to ask them to repeat about every fourth word they speak. This service is a real insult.The machine worked fine for the 6 hours it worked.I'll try a Garmin next.
We were disappointed because when it arrived, many of the plastic photo holders were bent as the glue which holds them to the paper on the album's pages had evidently dried. We kept it anyway and re-glued those pages. Still, when buying something new, it should come without defects.
There are a lot of great digital cameras on the market, and when comparing features and functions they all start to look pretty much the same. Unless you're a hardcore photographer you probably won't even use half of the functions on your camera anyway. As far as technical specs, the Verve is comparable to a lot of other cameras in it's price range, but what makes it so cool is the way it feels in your hand. I know that sounds silly, but it's true. You have to actually see and touch this camera to get the full effect. It's about the size of a cell phone, so I can fit it in my jeans pocket (which makes such a big difference in terms of how often I actually USE a camera), yet it doesn't have the chintzy plastic feel of so many other cameras. It feels really solid and has lots of nifty dials and buttons. Okay, so these probably aren't the qualities you buy a digital camera for, but they are the qualities that make you LOVE your digital camera. Because it also takes great pictures, and it's extremely easy to use. I highly recommend the Verve.
I'm primarily a hobbyist but have been playing guitar for the past 17 years. I got this pedal basically so that I do not have to change guitars to change my tone (for example, from a raging humbucker to a skanking strat tone in the same song). I confess, this is the first graphic eq pedal that I have ever had, so maybe I was expecting too much. This is perhaps the most tweakable eq pedal out there, so I got it for that quality.First thing I noticed is that I got unwanted hiss and noise the moment I plugged it this pedal. Too much for me, in fact. I used the provided eq examples to try it out, but I did not really find a tone I could not get from tweaking the amp's own eq knobs, plus the added noise just pretty much ruined it for me.The pedal itself is built like a tank, like all MXR pedals. Quality was never an issue.I know there is a mod out there that would eliminate the hiss, but as it is, I really cannot stand it. I returned it.Thanks for reading!
This product worked adequately with my Canon IP1500 printer, but when I replaced it with an Epson NX100 I could not get the printer to stay online. The only way I can get it to print even a small file is to cycle the power on the print server - only then does it print a simple test page.D-link product support basically says they do not support any printer not on their list - but their list is SO OLD. I took their list and searched here on amazon.com for any multifunction printer that I could buy "new" from amazon. Here are the only such multifunction printers that d-link supports:HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier $299HP Officejet Pro L7780 Color All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier $392HP Photosmart 3210 All-in-One Printer, Copier, and Scanner $429HP PhotoSmart 2575 All-in-One Printer / Copier / Scanner $329HP PSC 1410 All-in-One Printer (Q7290A#ABA) $289Perhaps the d-link people ought to look at supporting a few more modern printers... The Espon NX100 is not exactly state of the art - but at least I can still buy it "new" from amazon compared to most of the other relics that d-link claims this device supports!
I give it a 5 since the product does not deserve a 1 star from Rick. Rick made the product look bad instead of the seller. Uncool :Cheers
Why blow 5 times the money on a wireless device, one which might suffer the occassional communication problem... when you can just tuck this super fat cable against the wall. Ok, so it ain't pretty, but it works, and I'm having a blast watching google videos and NBC's stored internet content on my TV screen through my laptop. Measure first... 50 feet isn't as long as you might think it is.
I finally ordered this skillet. I have been wanting one for a long time, and now that I have it I use it all the time. It is perfect size for our family, which is just two. It cleans so easy. I only wish I had gotten mine years ago.
The item came fast and in great condition and works with no problems we are using it in our camera and camcorder but over all very pleased. Thanks
The range on this radios is excellent. I have used them in a suburban area for a range of 3 miles without a problem. The 5 watts of output help. The menus are easy to use. However, the volume is not very high. A stronger speaker would help. The battery life for the rechargeables is great. The size is also good. I like the smaller antena vs. other models with long ones. I would have given it 5 stars if the volume was a little higher. I would definitely buy these radios again.
was received on time, is like new. waited till after xmas to veiw old slides from the 60's. my brother and myself were very pleased.
The sound is okay for it's price, but the headphones hurt my ears. The shape is flat on one side and round on the other. After I wore them for a while, the headphones started getting hot and they made my outer ears hurt. I traded headphones with my friend and she said the headphones didn't hurt THAT much. I'm a big comfort lover and these headphones arent very comfortable.
This is a very good mouse. I love the side buttons, it's great for gaming. But users with small hands (kids, for example) may find it a little too big. I am a guy with an average sized hand, and sometimes I have to move my hand forward so that my thumb will reach the second side button. That's the only reason why I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5.All in all, best mouse I've ever owned. But I'd suggest you try it before you buy it, to make sure it fits your hand comfortably.
I have had these speakers for about 2 and a half months now, and they work like a charm.Sometimes they fail to connect upon initial connection, but when you unplug them and plug them back in again, 9 times out of 10 they connect, they always do on the third try, so not a big deal.Great sound quality, these little speakers can get LOUD.The carrying case is very convenient, although the zippers do sometimes get stuck, but it makes them extremely portable.Best USB speakers I've seen so far.They work funny with vista, but I found a solution that works for me. Plug them in BEFORE you turn on your computer and they work fine.
Irock 150VM is overall a good voice recorder -- compact size and decent recoder quality (much better than my now retired SONY recorder that uses small cassettes).But here are the things that I don't like:1. Be aware if you are going to use rechargable batteries: It is VERY HARD to put the rechargable battery (size AAA)into the battery chamber (only at a very very narrow angle.) The rechargable battery is just a little bit longer than the non-rechargable one -- but this makes HUGE difference because of the size of the battery chamber. This is obvously a design flaw. Even now I know how to do it, sometimes it still takes me more than 5 times to be successful which makes me feel very frustrated. It can be very bad, say, when you need to change the battery during recording an interview.2. The design of control buttons is not convenient -- the buttons are on both sides, and if you hold the recorder with only one hand, it's easy to press the wrong buttons on the other side.
I have a huge slice off the tee. After using the swing glide for a week, I am hitting the ball a lot straighter and with the right distance.
This filter is not coated, and the reflections are awful. It wasn't worth returning it, so I use it as a lens cap and take it off to shoot pictures. I got a Hoya coated filter and it was well worth the extra money.
DO NOT buy the CHEAP Digipower NP-40 replacement batteries.They are grey in color and NOT the yellow as pictured as being sold by Amazon.This is an email I send to one of the vendors selling them:I am using a FugiFilm F700 Digital Camera.This is the SECOND Digipower NP-40 battery that I have purchased from you. They BOTH have had the same problem. I charge the battery to full (at least the camera so indicates). I let the camera sit UNUSED for a week or so. When I come back, the battery is DEAD. I have even charged it and then taken it OUT of the camera. SAME RESULT!!Also, the front and back faces of the battery BULDGES outward.I have an original FujiFilm battery which DOES NOT exibit these problems.
At the moment I cannot rate your item because you don't explain what it is!I am a semi-professional user of Canon Eos Cameras, I know them very well, and I live in Italy.I own Eos 10 + Eos 5 + Eos 10Digital and many Canon lenses, Flashes and genuine accessories.Sorry, but I cannot understand anything about your cable.I can see that connector is for giving power to such Flash models, and then?1) Is it a genuine "Canon CP-E2 external Battery" for Flash 550EX?2) Is it something similar from another maker?3) Is it something different?Why don't you explain better your item?Why don't you show a complete picture of your item?Otherway, nobody will buy something that is not explained hot to use it!Best regardsGuido
The printer worked ok for a short period of time. Its obvious from its flimsy construction that this is a budget printer. The warmup cycle is long, loud, and fairly annoying. The color printing was far below the detail on an old HP 960c printer that I also used. However it worked ok for printing text with a few graphics, things like webpages. This however is not an adequate photo printer.Like many of the reviewers here I purchased the printer because of the Consumer Reports review and the printers low ink costs.What the Consumer Reports review unfortunately does not emphasize is that HP ink is more expensive because the print-head is contanined in the cartridge. Compare this to Canon printers which have a static printhead that is prone to trouble.After a short period of time my printer started to print text poorly. I replaced the ink cartridge, went through the canon series of cleaning and alignment and the problems persist. At that point your choice is spend $100+ on a new printhead or throw the printer in the garbage. I chose the latter.Looking at the reviews for this printer I would be interested to know if people who bought it still had their rosy opinion of the printer a year or so later when the printhead failed on them. I would say many would change their opinion of it.Canon printers look good on paper with the low ink cost. But when you factor in the design flaws: top-loading paper, static print-head. In the real world these printers dont live up to expectations.I much prefer the enclosed, bottom loading paper, and ink-cartridge based printhead on my HP Deskjet.
Recieved the product and it worked great. A few months later (not used very often) the printer (HP) displays " right cartridge error" and will not operate with this cartridge. The cartridge still has plenty of ink. If I install an old HP cartridge the printer wil operate.
Nice... wish I lived under a blacker sky. My only complaint is that I wish the controller display was large-format TFT LCD for my tired old eyes. Otherwise, love it.
Just as described, these headphones have an amazing range and work on two floors of my house and at opposite ends. The battery life isn't bad either. No complaints. Very satisfied.
Superior coated glass and slim brass ring make this filter a top contender on my ultra wide lens.
I am using this router for for nearly a year now and am quiteunhappy with it's performance. I bought the router after readingonline reviews. It seemed really popular on pricegrabber as wellas amazon (and still is !)I like its really compact size. It was very easy to setup.However, I have the following problems with it :a) It doesn't work 20 feet away in my living room.b) It doesn't even work 10 feet away in my bedroom which is justone open doorway from my office where the router is installed.The signal strength drops dramatically.c) It very often suffers from interference and disconnects. Wehave been putting up with this (since often our DSLdisconnects too and kept thinking it was the DSL untilI started using Ethernet to connect).Bottomline is that it is extremely easy to setup, has a smallfootprint and works if your computers are only a few feet away.If you're using VPN or other secure technology, I would stronglyrecommend that you look for another router. The frequentdisconnects make it impossible to use VPN.
These little towels work perfectly and I suggest them for any LCD including my Mac.
I came to these headphones after coming from $180 Shure E210 earbuds that broke and these headphones are certainly on par, if not better, than them. I loved my Shure earbuds and I love these a heck of a lot more. The sound quality is superb and while there have been complaints about the bass for some, it's definitely not a deal breaker. Personally, I appreciate the little extra bass these give. It's not overwhelming, but it is noticeable that these headphones have more bass than others. There are two major things that people may be concerned with with this product:1) The adjusters at the top of the band catch a few hairs on your head and may pull a few out as they're being removed. Having short hair is beneficial with these headphones, but if you have long hair, simply hold the adjusters in place as you remove them and remove them gently. You'll have no problems otherwise.2) These headphones leak sound just like any other headphone of this type. If this bothers you, you may want to look elsewhere. The sound leakage isn't super loud or annoying, but if you're in a quiet room and listening to rock music at a moderate level, a person a few feet from you will notice you're listening to music.Otherwise, the sound, the comfort, and the price makes these headphones worth it for anyone who is looking for a great pair of headphones. They easily stand up to headphones within the $150-$200 price range and sound just as good for a fraction of the price. No, these are not too good to be true. You won't be disappointed.
Bought it as a replacement for my Panny camcorder. It works well. Just too expensive.
Length:: 1:08 MinsI love these buds. One of the main reasons I chose this pair was because of the L-Jack. Other reviewers had the same problem I did with the Apple ear buds when you wrap the cord around your MP3 player and it places strain the straight jack. My old ear buds shorted out twice because of that. Overall, for the price and the quality, I'd definitely purchase another pair.
I saw these at a home show. The one's I used there are eactly like these but you could turn each eye cup left or right depending if you wear glasses or not. I thought I purchased the same but the eye cups turn down for wearing glasses and it does not help.Otherwise these are very nice, clear, easly to use. I will be using them a lot on some trips.
My research showed that Amazon had one of the lowest prices for this product. I received it within 3 days of my order! The cable out of the box worked as advertized. My Denon AVR-4306 works just great with all the Ipod's functionalities accessible through the Denon remote. Highly recommend it!
I purchased this KVM switch to connect a DELL tower with XP SP2 and a Mac Pro running MAC OS X Leopard. My PC 3+ years old, while my Mac Pro is pretty much new. The shared monitor is an Apple 23" Cinema Display. When connected to the monitor directly, the PC and the MAC worked fine. However, once the KVM switch was used, when switched to the PC, the Windows splash screen appeared, but the Windows XP desktop would not appear. The MAC side was fine. A 1+ hour phone call to their technical support could not resolve the issue.I ended up upgrading my PC's combined DVI/VGA video card to a new one for $75. With the new video card, the KVM switch has worked very well. My beef here is that they obviously did not qualify this thing well because it apparently does not support older DVI video cards AND THEIR DOCUMENTATION SHOULD & MARKETING LITERATURE should reflect this. I offered to sell them my video card (why not after all the trouble I went through) so that they could improve their product but I got no response.In short, if you have an older DVI video card (3 years or older), this KVM switch may not work. Oh, and yes, before reaching this conclusion, I downloaded and installed the latest video driver for the problematic video card I was using but still no success.Other points:This KVM switch does not come with cables. Okay, fine. The problem is you will see they sell a required "Cable Kit". However, this site nor Avocent's site does not explicitly tell you how many cables are in the "kit". Is it all the cables you need or not??? If you decide to buy this KVM switch, each "kit" is just one DVI and USB cable (plus other optional connective cables for a single computer connection). Therefore, if you buy the two port, you will need 2 "kits". For the 4 port, you will need 4 "kits".All this aside, I do concede that this switch does operate well. I have had no problems between switching between my PC and MAC (remember, I have all new/latest technology video cards) and the video looks good. Maybe I just have too many "out of the box --> turn-key" expectations. You be the judge.
I wanted the ability to move my mp3 player(Archos 504) around the house and I first considered the Archos speakers but the salesman told me that those speakers aren't that loud. After reading the reviews on the Altec Lansing speakers, I decided to go with them. Also, I have always chosen Alstec Lansings for my PC speakers.My verdict--they are much smaller and lighter than I expected. However, the sound quality is very good, not muffled or garbled. Bass response is true, you don't get that thumping like you get with inferior speakers. When I turn the volume all the way up on the MP3 player and the speakers, the volume is adequate; I would like it to be louder. I listen to various kinds of music from jazz, classical, vocalists like Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington and dance music like Junior Vasquez. The dance music can definitely be louder.I plan to add the Boosteroo like one of the other reviewers suggested. But I can't complain. I am only giving them 4 stars because of the volume. In all other aspects, these speakers shine.
I ordered this router for myself but ended up buying another. My brother n law needed one on his Hughes Satelite powered system so thats where it ended up. Install was ok it wouldnt talk to the modem but Tech Support was lighting fast in answering and telling us what to do. After that we were hooked up and running. Seems to work great but time will always tell.
WARNING - DON'T BUY AN AVERATEC. My laptop had a serious flaw with the hardware that caused it to crash and not restart, even in safe mode. All the data was lost this way twice and I had to reinstall windows and all my software. I was using the notebook as is, with no system tweaks when this happened. The second time I sent it back to Averatec (I had to pay shipping) they had it for 3 WEEKS 'fixing it', and when it came back, the keyboard was loose. They will not replace the physical unit and so now it has to go back for another service. They said they would 'rush' it, which means that it will be out 10 days. This computer feels like it's about 5 years old now and anyway, what's the point of owning it if it's not ever around?I can understand that things go wrong but HP and Dell would replace the physical unit.
This product has many great documented features, but it doesn't deliver anything but grief as nothing hardly works. My dreams and aspirations were crushed as I became frustrated with the bugs, quirks, and general lack of functionality. Here are some of the many quirks I came across.--- wan dhcp client broken as it gets invalid addresses--- wireless overall unstable - disconnects for unknown reasons--- non-tcp protocols cannot route between wireless and lan (problems for mac os 9 w/ appletalk)--- sometimes my own dhcp server wouldn't work across wifi and lan lines.--- security features causes problems------- mac filtering made some clients wifi cards not work w/ router------- WEP would make other clients wifi cards not work w/ router--- routing features don't work for Internet access, e.g. if you have subnet of 2 (192.168.2.0/28), all computers on that subnet cannot access internet. Problem with router's NAT facility.--- routing cannot support classless routing, e.g. 192.168.1.32/27. And because you CAN ONLY NAT out from 192.168.1.x type of addresses, routing feature is 100% useless.Essentially, I have to find creative strategies around the many flaws of this device. The scary part is that I cannot secure the wi-fi network, which allows neighbors to snoop around or clog our bandwidth.UPDATE: Called their tech support about their routing problems. We couldn't reach level 2 technical support because they were so busy, so he told me to e-mail support. I did, and after a week, I have heard nothing from them.
After going to best buy to listen to some of the selection of speakers they had, I finally narrowed it down to the Bose 301's and the Yamaha speakers. Both systems had me going, but the esthetic appeal of the speakers drove me to them. They have great sound and ... they are well worth the money. Just so the reader is aware, these speakers were compared to the Bose 301V speakers [which are $200.00 more per] pair.
I was looking for a cheap alternative to allow me to piggy back a PC onto my existing network, and this was it....I hooked this up to the PC we have in our dining room which is a floor below where my Wireless Access Point is and it had NO problems connecting to and getting a strong signal off of it. Also the software that came with it was very easy to setup and allow me to turn off/on the card when I am not using it.Very much suggested!
This CB does all it is supposed to do. It is very compact compared with other units. I don't use my radio full time so it small size allows me to stick it on my console when in use and fits in a small pouch to store behind the rear seat.
Headset was received in retail packaging in good condition. The sound quality is very good with Panasonic Cordless phone. It was loud and clear than using the handset itself. The person on the other end was able to hear me clearer and louder than usual. The headset was comfortable to wear but not something that can be used all day continuously. The durability for the price paid ($10) is pretty good. Wouldn't mind another after a year if this breaks.
Thanks to APC engineering replacing the battery in my UPS was very simple. The package included the battery and easy to understand instructions.
I have used this printer maybe a total of 15 times. The print cradle broke, and now it won't print because the print cartridges won't move across the page like they're supposed to. Very poor quality - SHAME on HP for even selling this.
This little notebook is exactly what I wanted. Reminds me of notebooke past. We've been looking for something to keep all of our little computer reminders, notes, etc. We can just remove and replace pages alphabetically instead of crossing them out and then searching the pages of standard notebooks.
Simple set up and ready to use right outside the box! I loved the multi-destination feature...quick and easy to input. I'm on the road a lot with multiple appointments, I simply enter everything in before I leave and let the GPS unit do the rest. In addition, I haven't lost a signal yet - I previously owned a Garmin unit that always dropped its signal. This unit has always been accurate too - what more is there?This is a great unit and a great purchase! Everyone needs one.
My friend owns a JVC GR DVM80U and says it takes terrible still pictures but excellent motion video the still picture's the camera takes are extremely low resolution (blurry, hardly any detail pixels noticeble). After he bought this camera he had to go out and buy a digital camera. Which was about 100% better still image qaulity overall this camera is good but if you are looking for a motion video/still camera you will have to wait longer.
I bought this hard drive as another back up for my Seagate 250gb hard drive that sometimes can't be read from the USB hub. I use this hard drive to transfers files from work to home if I need to work from home. My job involves working with print and new media delivery ranging from designing brochure, poster etc, to CD-Rom, website, interface design, video, etc. So as you see, I work with graphic intensive file and most of the time they are quiet large files.Since this drive will live mostly inside my bag, I need a small hard drive with large capacity that fit on my bag without feeling like carrying a brick, but also reliable to get a little abuse from being carried inside my bag. So far, I'm happy with its performance. Western Digital Passport is reliable, fast and quiet. It plugs easily on my Mac or PC.I have owned 2 desktop hard drives and 1 NAS hard drive from Western Digital. I like them, they are quiet and reliable. They comes with the back up software that's easy to use. I'm planning to buy more WD hard drive - My Book Studio and another 250gb Passport.So I gave two thumbs-up for this drive.
Snaps right onto my 15" macbook pro, and keeps all the scratches away! My brother has the macbook and plans to get one as well, he's jealous since he's got the scratches.
I was a bit worried about buying this mono pod due to the reviews and lack of product reviews. This thing is awesome I own a Canon t3i & the 70-200mm IS 2.8 II lens. This thing holds my body and lens good I extended the mono pod all the way and it held up just fine, I would NOT recommend walking away with your camera on the mono pod fully extended outside it could blow over with the right wind but there's really no need to have it fully extended unless your really tall,I am very impressed with this product, It's not as heavy as others claim I think it's manageable if your looking for a mono pod that can do more BUY THIS ONE.
This scanner does not include a feature to descreen photographs scanned from a magazine. Without the ability to perform this function the scanner is essentially useless if your main purpose in purchasing the scanner is scanning magazine photos. This was confirmed with Customer Service at AGFA.
This is a complaint about the Panasonic SC-HT733 home theater system. This system repeatedly shut itself off for no apparent reason. Panasonic had me take it twice to a local electronic store under warranty but they were unable to fix it. I ultimately returned it through the merchant and bought another brand. I will never buy any Panasonic product again, not because it was defective, but because of the way Panasonic addressed the problem. It was a big problem to disconnect everything and take it in while they performed trial and error. Panasonic should have just replaced it. I didn't like the attitude of anyone I spoke with there. I also wasn't even able to complain directly to the company. On the phone they gave me a case number and never followed up. An online feedback form didn't work. I am through with this company.
Read all the reviews as I needed a tripod for taking decent, square to the horizon pix of wife's artwork for her portfolio and hand held pix did not cut it. Sounded as tho this was stable enough for this undertaking, but it is sooooo limber as to make it unusable for my purposes. I will say that one reason to buy locally is to put hands on to evaluate. Amazon is good on returns (as evidenced by the prior purchaser's somewhat amateur repackaging) but keep in mind that your order MIGHT be someone else's return.... of a return.
Product is as described, works great, and was a great gift for my sister's newSanDisk MP3 player. I intend to order another for my own use. Quick delivery. THANKS
Mine came quickly but when I opened the package there was no manual even though the package indicated there should be one. I e-mailed E-Link giving them the details and the serial number of my unit. Their initial response was that the whole package would have to be returned because they do not have any drivers or manuals available online or to mail.I fired off a strong protest and they e-mailed the missing manual the next day in PDF format (which was fine with me). Interesting approach to say the least! Not that there was that much in the manual but I couldn't tell that without seeing it.I've installed the USB hub portion and it works just fine. It will be a while before I can try out the ethernet portion.
I bought this laptop because it has a complete set of features including a DVD and CDRW combo drive. On all the sites I looked at, the specs mention 4xRW, but what all of them fail to mention is it also writes 8x for normal writes. Since I use CDR for backups, and only burn full cd's it was a nice surprise. Burning a whole CD of backup files and data only took 14minutes. The size is a bit big for heavy duty travel, but for light travel it is a good size. The only annoying thing about the system is it has windows XP on it, which in my mind is a down grade from win2K. Most of the default settings make the system totally wide open to hacking, viruses and trojans. Although there are new features in XP that have potential productivity enhancements, they are far from critical and really aren't earth shattering.The system doesn't quite have the battery life of the P3 version, but 30-60 minutes more of computing time per battery doesn't warrant 250 bucks more in my mind.If one were to put two batteries in it, you would only gain another hour of power, where as a third batter for 250 would get you 2+ hrs. From a financial point of view, getting a third batter is a much better way to go for travelers who compute on the go and take long flights.
I've had this unit for several years and it still works great. It looks a bit beatup from all the traveling, but sounds good as ever. I love how it folds down flat, and the volume is good enough to entertain a small group for a dinner party on the patio or picnic on the beach. The woofer really does work, but it doesn't thump your chest (what do you expect). Play some jazz and you can hear every instrument clearly. Impressive...
At first, I hesitated buying these monster s-vid cables because I thought those who pay a lot for their cables were suckers. After hearing all the hype, I got this. To my surprise, this cable did make a difference to the picture quality. There is definitely a visible difference in pic.quality. In my observation, I notice more vibrant colors, more defined edges and most obvious of all, the details in the black had improved tremendously. There is another high-grade s-video cable on the market by &quot;tributaries.&quot; But it costs alot s for 1m cable. Ouch. Get these monster cables. You will better enjoy your dvd player.
There was nothing about these earbuds that significantly stood out as remarkable. They are an acceptable product.
I bought a WAP54G and found it keeps on dying every day or so. Even after a firmware upgrade I still have nothing but problems.The wireless link always works, but the _wired_ connection to the rest of the network hangs quite often. A total factory reset seems to solve this problem.The Linksys on-line chat support (from www.linksys.com) is quite useless. The staff doesn't seem to know their products well, nor do they seem to know anything about network architectures. ie. expecting to see a fixed IP device show up in a DHCP server table.Here's a quote I got from the support staff about their WAP54G:&quot;That means that the accesspoint is hung. It either a proble with the firmware or it may be getting high throughputs from whatever device it's connected to, causing it to hang.&quot;Buyer beware!
$159 free shipping/tax to CA;FROM NORMAN CAMERA (100% feedback amazing!);It FITs IN NK D90 AF control ; no OS or VR; but this should be not a problem at all; Good for practice and gain my Photographer Skills;This Sigma 18-200mm Lens MADE IN JAPAN....This lens is good; take some exiting pictures after install on D90 body. So far it be able a good back up for D90 kit lens 18-105mm (yuk! made in Thailand);also recommend nikkor 50mm/1.8D made in CHina: it is also a cheap ones but deliver performance.go for it; You will love it.
I bought this camera because I've been using a FinePix 2600Z - 2.0 mega pixel for the past three years with gorgeous pictures. I love it . . . But it's soooo clunky. So, with all the great reviews for the F440, I thought how could I go wrong?But, it's not working. After charging the battery that came with it, it has power but the icon shows an empty battery and it won't take any pictures. The manuel does not address this problem. So what's to do?It's so similar as far as menu function to my 2600Z, but it certainly does not perform like it at all. I'm thinking there's either something wrong with the camera - - - or some dumb little thing that just isn't right. So, I really shouldn't give it a rating at all until I know what's wrong. But, I'm not sure what to do - send it back? I certainly won't get any online help from amazon as far as what's wrong. I've never had a problem with their products before - this is a first.
The product does its job but the setup was less than easy. Had to contact cust support for help. Tough to understand heavy accents, but eventually reached someone who helped me get the device communicating with my 2 computers. I'm satisfied now.
Previously I had opted for the bargain priced flash cable - On the third time I used it, it fell apart. There is no way that the cheap product compares with the quality of this product - You pay a little more for the Canon but it is more than worth it in the end.
Fast delivery. Heavy but takes great images comparable to my 24-105mm L-lens. Fast focus but a bit noisy (acceptable). Use this lens more than any other canon lens. Can't beat the price, which was $395. Recommend this lens for anyone looking for an intermediate telephoto.
This is my second Cruzer Micro. I have had the 4 GB version for about 6 months and loved it so much I bought this one for my wife. I have it attached mine to my key chain and carry it at all times. Since it is so light and small there is no draw back to carrying it everywhere.There are only two small negatives to this product, but neither were big enough to keep me from buying a second drive. The plastic it is made out of feels a little weak, but it has made it has held up very well. The painted on print has almost completely worn off from rubbing up against keys.All in all, this is a very good product and I highly recommend it.
I got the speaker christmas before last and use it all the time. It works very well. In fact I am thinking of purchasing a second one. With the connecting cable I use it with my laptop for better sound. I only wish the cable was longer, but the sound is excellent and it charges quickly.
Great product, except for a couple of issues (minor really.)1. The Tivo button placement can remain confusing when compared to the standard remote it replaces (skip back, rewind, and fast forward and jump to end buttons are a little confusing in location.)2. The programming software is totally controlled online from the Logitech site, which is often frustrating as you have to wait for updates to occur without any visual cues as to progress. Once you have completed your first round of programs, you don't have to worry about mods unless you buy new equipment, then you can easily update your equipment lists and activities.Very hard to get off the proper programming track you must follow when setting up the remote for the first time. On the good side, it is very logical in its process of stepping you through the programming control requirements.
...Before I looked on Amazon, I looked at [a local store], and they were all out, and out at surrounding stores...The Clie is very nice. My old Palm 3 died last week after 3 yrs... so I was very concerned about my old data. That was seemless. The instruction manual suggested that you uninstall the old Palm off my computer first, but I didn't. I just installed the new software, and did a hot sync. All the old data was tranfered seemlessly to my new Clie'.The screen is a little smaller than the Palm M500, but only a hair, and...cheaper, I like the Clie 415 better. The screen isn't as bad as some...say it is. In normal light there is no problem, and in low light, it is a little weak, but at least as good as my old Palm 3... with the backlight it is fine.I recommend this product. Sony continues to be a value leader. This PDA feels solid and quality made. The wheel is nice. The software is nice too.
I got this as a stocking stuffer. I thought it was an awsome idea. How do you get in the little nooks and cranies of the keybord? And what better idea than power it with your own computer? No batteries, no power outlets... brilliant. NOT SO.This product is useless. First of all, the attachments do not stay put. As soon as you try to use it, it falls appart. And the vacuum power... what vacuum? None whatsoever.Do yourselves a favor and avoid this product!! It looks cute and it is cheap. It is also useless.
I love this flash drive. The transfer rate seems very fast and the U3 Technology is a welcomed benefit to owning this drive. The metal casing makes it feel very solid and the 4 GB storage capacity is more than enough for my needs. I attach it to my keyring and take it everywhere I go.
excellent all around, fast as ligthning,the only problem it does not have a card reader.Apple should resolve that to have a all around computer
Excellent product, a lot of extras. The quality is OK and the support from Asus is good. No problems with the installation and compatibility with other accessories.
I own the Bose QC-2 which are really nice headphones - for a really nice chuck of cash. The AT's exceeded my expectations. Had I had it all to do all over again, I'd be $299 richer. The AT's have a little less bass but blow the QC's away with the mids and highs which just seem to be missing in the Bose. They match the Bose in terms of noise cancellation and comfort. And they can run on standard batteries or none at all. Note that Bose's QC-3 actually uses a proprietary rechargeable battery - good for Bose when you need a replacement - bad for you. All the reviews on the AT's are right on target. Great sound - great price - don't even think about it.....buy it.
I mainly wanted to share a usb keyboard and mouse between two systems. The video through VGA was tested and works fine, but I just switch through my monitor because it supports HDMI and DVI. No real problems with this device and it functions well. Sometimes it will glitch out and you need to unplug everything and kill the power and reattach, but it runs fine 99% of the time and I have no complaints. It fills my needs perfectly.
There was no warning when I bought it, at the web site, but there sure was on the box !!Now I have to return the item.This battery is for the '700E' and NOT for the regular 700 Series CTX Laptop.Don't see any visual difference...batteries are IDENTICAL...but the box comes with a clear warning. Don't want to risk it...you shouldn't either.The 5 star rating is because the finish on the battery is identical to my machine and seems like a well thought-out product.
This camera is fast, small, and lightweight. Last year, we purchased the S500, so we knew what we were getting. The camera goes everywhere you go and will fit in any pocket. I think the picture quality is incredible. The camera is simple to operate and downloads the photos quickly using the provided docking station. It isn't the big do-everything high dollar camera, but for the money, it has all the features of the big camera in a small compact case.
I have had this monitor for 2 days and have tried every setting combination possible. The colors are bright and vibrant and when watching night or dark scenes on dvd the picture is amazing. I am not a gamer, so can't say how it looks for that. However, you cannot get a clear text no matter what your setting. I spoke to tech support at View Sonic and they verified that this monitor is truly designed for graphics and not text. Text is most blurry in center of screen and some words have such "shadowing" that you can hardly read them. Sorry View Sonic, but back to the store you go. Should have had that information in your technical description or on the box.
I like this unit. For the Navman N40i, this is a good unit it adquires a gps signal within seconds from a cold start, it grabs a satellite faster than my Mio 520 or my Garmin 350, or Navigon, and quickly in a heavily treed areas. I can not believe how quick it adquires for a older unit. The maps are old and so for there are no up dates yet. Once I got use to the menus I found them to be the better of other units. I like how when you find a POI it gives you the option to save, go or view. And recent or favorites when you select one you got full information about the POI (total mailing address with phone No# and longitude and latitude, but you can not search longitude and latitude. And option to save go or view for recent.Pros -You can pan in 3D or 2D, you can not with a lot of other units (Garmin Navigon), and from 3D to 2D it keeps you in the same direction you are going. If you drive through a tunnel while navigating and lose the signal it goes to the turn directions list. I find it to have one of the easiest and well thought menus. I like the exterior buttons (parking and gas). NavPix is a good feature that works very well, and it works in the holder and can be used in case of a car accident and marks exact location. Can be set to shut off in specified time when not in motion and it will turn on when car is started. Well constructed. Has a remote control that I purchased $32.00 and worth the buy. I paid $155.00 for the N40i total. Screen works well in full sun because it is set back. Tells you what side of the road POI is on. In and out of holder easily.Good amount of POIs. POI with city search one of the best to me. I did need to read the owners manual. Good battery life.Cons -Slow rerouting, speaker could be louder. Needs newer maps. Should tell you to turn sooner at times not all times.I do recommend but because of the cons I give 3 stars.
bought to replace a more expensive webcam and functions just as well...software is a bit basic but ok for the price
Like everyone else says, "How did we ever live wihtout this?". Very easy to use after a little practice, much easier than most VCR's. It's wonderful to set up some "Season Passes" and come home at night to find that Tivo has programs recorded waiting for you! My only complaint, and the Tivo Customer Service says they haven't heard this much, is that when the Tivo calls in on my phone line to update, it knocks me off the Internet. Yes, I have the filter on the phone line. I have DSL Internet and this is not supposed to happen. I've had to unplug the Tivo when I'm on the Internet and I know that it's going to call in to update. Other than that, no problems. With the rebate, it was literally free!
I love this gadget! I bought a Samsung galaxy 7.0 tablet, so that my little one can watch his shows on the internet while I'm on the computer. He LOVES it, and so do I!. The tablet sits snugly down and the non slip bottom is wonderful. Very easy to use and very portable.
I was dissapointed that it wasn't ambidextrous; seems like a silly oversight. I had it for about 15 minutes and it fell out of my coat pocket, onto the tile floor. The glass broke and it cost me $100 for the repair/swap. The fall didn't cause any damage to the case.
This tv is good when is has a HD source like a blu ray player or a ps3 with HDMI cables. It's a great tv for HD video games with HDMIs like a PS3 and XBox 360. The buttons on the remote is a little slow reacting when pressing the buttons but other then that the quality of the TV is great and the price for it is not that bad compared to others.
I bought this refurbished from Amazon in 2006. It's been through several moves and is still going strong. We use the copier feature a lot, which works great, as the ADF can hold up to 50 pages. I did research on this printer and found reviews saying it was better/more reliable than newer models. I've had mixed results with the bypass paper port (where you stick one sheet of paper in), sometimes things get chewed by the printer, but not always.My biggest complaint is using the ADF (auto document feeder) to scan several pages of paper into the computer and turning them into a single PDF file using the supplied software. The problem started a few years ago and I suspect it may have been a defect in the machine all along, hence why it became a refurbished item. The problem is it will scan a few pages and then jam in the ADF. When it jams (it doesn't really jam but the machine thinks so), it will do it consistently for a while...if I futz with the software settings, eventually it will work again, but I see no logic to the pattern. I have spent about an hour on the phone with Brother (I give their CS a 4/5 star rating) which resulted in them referring me to a local repair shop. I called them and they and I concluded it is a software problem, since the ADF never jams when copying (copying being a stand-alone procedure, no computer required). I have the problem on two different computers, with different OS (xp and vista), with different versions of the ControlCenter printer software (v.2 and v.3). The repair shop said they had not heard of this problem with my model or any of the Brother printers. I might have just received a lemon.Nevertheless, I would buy a Brother printer again. It's been a great machine other than the frustrating intermittent scanning problem. I think HP has the software stuff down pat, but I have had too many problems with their hardware to consider them again.
To minimize pops during recording, speak with mouth a few inches from microphone at 90 degree angle (sideways). I purchased this to record announcements for a computer controlled message center on the Mac. Sound quality is adequate and Apple Speech Recognition commands are recognized. The USB device must be selected as the input device within the Sound preferences; while there, increase the input volume to about 75 percent. (If the mike is unplugged, it must me reselected in the preferences.) I use GarageBand to further increase volume and edit recordings. This may not be suitable for recording live songs but for general speech recognition from a cross-platform device, it's a great value and looks sleek and modern.UPDATE : November 7, 2007 : Volume for all recordings was too low. It was necessary to increase recordings to maximum within GarageBand, export AIFF to iTunes, drag files back into GarageBand again and set maximum recordings before exporting again for the sound bytes to be heard on phone system.
I purchased this AC adapter for the same reason I purchased the prior two I've owned in the three years I've owned my current laptop computer; those two from different vendors. The black wire casing on the three prong end of the wire breaks and exposes the bare wires underneathe. I thought this one would not succumb to the same problem. But in less than one month from purchase it did. We can send people to the moon but we can't make an electrical wire that stays intact for a reasonable period of time!I would not recommend this product as it feels "cheaper" than the other two I've owned plus it suffered from the same problem alot faster than the others. It's junk.
f you wanna take good pictures this is perfect for you....but if you wanna be professional photographer and tryind hard,this machine is not gonna be enough for you in very soon...dont forget this is very charismatic machine...
Within a few weeks of purchasing this product, the top two ports stopped working. This is a malfunctioning piece of equipment; nobody should purchase it.
2 bodies, 4 lenses, flash, hoods, and more. This relatively small and extremely light pack can hold a ton of equipment.
Length:: 2:55 MinsI use this camcorder now for all my filming (capturing with Final Cut Pro) and I highly recommend it.
I bought this a replacement for a fan in my antec case, but there where some differences from the original case fan.1) The blades are clear rather than black which makes the LED effect brighter than the fan directly above it.2) The wire for the speed switch is only about 3 to 4 inches long as opposed to the original fan where the wire was about 8 inches. A big difference for accessing the switch after the installation. I thought seriously about splicing the wire, but decided that I always leave it on low anyway.Neither are deal breakers, but I know it's the kind of thing that will drive some people around the bend and should know them ahead of time. The fan itself: no problems
I have been looking for a PDA and a phone. To find this combo is perfect! I have already unlocked it and used many other carriers on this device. I gradually keep buying programs for it and load them all on the SIM card. What I love most is it does NOT have the silly keypad (although amny of them come with that attachement. I value my screen space and writing space more than anything. It does not have a great external speaker, but I only use a bluetooth earpiece and car stereo. It has become quite the entertainment device as well. I LOVE IT!I would buy this over any of the existing new PDA phones.
I really love love this camera and the customer service was great. I will order this item again and again
Great Product at a Great Price! No reason to pay more as these cables perform very well as good as or better than "High Dollar" cables
This system has fit my needs perfectly so far. I like the small size of the satellite speakers and the middle speaker is small enough to fit on the same shelf as my TV but still not block the TV screen. The fit and finish of the speakers is very good and they seem to be well constructed. I'm no audiophile but the sound on all components is great. I paired these up with some Sanus speaker stands to put the speakers at ear level and am very pleased with the whole setup because the speakers are unobtrusive and the wires are hidden by the stands. I spent a fair time researching and these came to the top for value and quality so I would recommend them to any friend who asks.
I purchased two of these. Both lost wireless within the first 3 months. I cannot recommend this style of HP. I have a compaq for 3 years and have warn the keys smooth. Wireless works great on this one!
I bought the headphones based on price alone, and got what I paid for: reasonable quality sound, but cheap parts. The adjustable parts of the headphone no longer stay in place because the little pieces of plastic that keep it in place have broken after 3 weeks of use. That said, the speakers themselves still work, and they don't fall off my head while I'm sitting at my desk so I can't complain. If you want quality, spend more money :)
Finally someone has come up with an ipod car transmitter that actually works! I've tried many of these, and they all have had poor reception, and tend to gobble up batteries. The transpod uses no batteries, and has a crystal clear sound. On a recent trip from Central New York to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, I only had to change the frequncy button once, and that was very easy to do. Mounting is a snap in my Toyota Sienna. Also, the price at Amazon was great! List is $100, but I only paid $66.
A great product for the price; however, what it lacks is a comfortable headband to go along with its plush ear-covers. I find that when I use these headphones in an upright position (standing or sitting) the headband causes general discomfort due to a design flaw that doesn't evenly distribute the preassure on your head. Yet listening to music laying down is perfectly comfortable. I would reccomend looking into not only the ear comfort when buying headphones but your head comfort as well. All in all its a great deal, but i'm not sure that I would ever buy these again.
After a week using this device it started to show a grey L with horizontal stripes at the left bottom of the screen. The worst part came when I contacted Palm support, and after I tried with their help a soft reset, a warm reset and a hard reset, and they admitted the device had a problem, they were not willing to receive the machine, and they wanted me to return the device directly to Amazon. This was the worst support I have recieved in my life. I felt my money means nothing to Palm. I'd recomend to anyone to buy an iPaq instead.
Sent item back to the company and got a rejected mail saying, "COMPANY OUT OF BUSINESS, RETURN TO SENDER". The company address on the label is:Recoton Accessories, Inc.2950 Lake Emma RoadLake Mary, FL 32746.Made in China
This is the best price-performer I've found, but ALL these transformer-oriented power strips suffer from the same drawbacks. First, not all the outlets are transformer-spaced. This 8-outlet strip will hold 6 transformers or 4 transformers and 4 regular plugs. Why not space it for 8 transformers? It wouldn't have to be ANY larger. And transformer spacing is not just for transformers. Those 45-degree flat plugs need them, too. And those X-10-type devices. Even regular plugs don't mind transformer spacing.It can only be hung in one direction, not the optimum one for me. Oddly, when hung, the writing is upside down. That's not functionally important, but it does suggest a lack of planning.Still, every other one I've seen is worse, so I've bought several of these.
I bought this to go in my game room. I have a lot of electronics in the living room which don't need to be on 24/7 if they're not being used. My dad bought a green power strip made by Monster over the summer but after researching the price, it wasn't worth it. After finding the Smart Strip for about half that of Monster, I figured I'd give it a shot. I bought this model and the SCG5 for my game room. They work GREAT!!!
Claims of better speaker performance through cabling started with Monster cable 20+ years ago. Their marketing is very good but their claims are skewed and have no basis in electron theory or physics and even are quite deceptive. They continue with claims of performance with all of their cables which is nothing more than claiming witch craft. I have a Monster HDMI cable my wife paid $80 for at Best Buy because she was told by a 19 year old if she bought cheaper she would not get the best picture her TV could produce. This is nothing more that horse dung. These cables in side by side comparisons perform just as well as the $80 monster cable. In fact, they are better. The reason why I am replacing the monster cable is that to make their cable look more substantial monster adds way more plastic insulation and a larger shell to the connector. All of this weight and a stiff cable has actually broken a connector off the board of one of my components. Sorry monster and other expensive companies claiming superior performance we in the know are on to you!
I am in love with this lens! I don't think it's work the extra $700 for the 1.3 L series - this lens does the trick! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Honestly, these are probably the best headphones purchases I have made on amazon.com so for. I take an excessively long commute to school, and a good pair of headphones is pretty literally vital. One hour minimum bus ride one way twice a day means I need headphones with good quality sound, some level of sound muffling (for me and others!), transportability, and most importantly *comfort*.I cannot stress enough how comfortable these headphones are. Easy to adjust to get a good seal against the head, the padding is soft and does not have that faux leathery feel that seems to be popular. The subwoofer on the wire seems a little awkward at first, but its not hard to clip to pockets/pants, or just shove into ones pocket. You won't want it on all the time, and it does require some fiddling, but considering who few headphones in this price range really offer any kind of quality like it, its absolutely glorious. Worth noting that it takes a battery- worth noting that it actually comes *with* one, which is just classy.I would honestly say these headphones are the best in their class for this level of fidelity and comfort for the range- if you want better, you'll probably be looking forward to dropping a hundred+ dollars.The only minus note I can offer is that the jack is a little bit finicky, but this is so far an expressively minor issue.Overall, great headphones, extremely satisfied with this purchase, will buy again. Fantastic Skullcandy has proven to be a fantastic brand over time, and has definitely earned my trust over more sensible *looking* brands.
Ordinarily I would only spend $15 on headphones every 3 months when the old one broke. Now, these seem like they would last me for years. I've had these headphones for about two months, and I haven't had trouble yet with them. They sound great, feel great, and are built like a tank.I would highly recommend these to people obsessed with audio, and even those who are not, like me.
I bought these 'sweeps' with the ImageMaker Light Tent Kit. They really are just construction paper you can get at your local walmart for a dollar. Additionally they came rolled up so tight that I could not unroll them flat. Ultimately I wound up leaving them all creased trying to straighten them out. They wound up in my recycle bin unused. Save your ten bucks and get some fabric for your sweeps.
Xt is superb pocket camera with 3MP and 3x zoom, prefect for snapshots. Its got Video out port to show pics on TV and also has a very solid build quality. Xt is a good camera with one fatal flaw. It uses propreitary Li-Ion battery.A new model (Dimage X20) is now available with AA batteries and same size.Ofcourse if you want the best picture quality in a pocket sized camera Canon Elph is the way to go.
I have an e740, it is 3 months old, and works well. However Toshiba has decided to orphan all e740's in the Pocket PC 2003 upgrade process. Frankly Toshiba has not supported the e740 well in any sense, including releasing updates in one country, but not another.I would love to recommnend this device, but instead I am compelled to say &quot;Buyer Beware!&quot;
i was amazed when i first plugged this hardly small 2.1 set into my computer(which will only take a couple seconds for the tech savvy and maybe a minute or 2 for the not so competant). it has only 60watts RMS so i wasnt expecting much power but i was utterly amazed by the bass and it also hit high notes very well. overall for "a good price" these speakers are a great buy
Yes, it's a clear piece of glass that blocks UV, and screws on the lens, wow...Specially profiled to minimize vignetting.Why does Amazon bug me for this review??? Dunno...
Product seems to work with my camera and the sound is a little better. Not a lot but it is better. I cant complain for the money. I would recommend
One of the best reflectors that I've worked with. Great size, and the color options are great. The silver/gold is probably my favorite. Not too much gold like some to make the subject yellow and not too much silver to make them bluish white. It is more of a herringbone pattern with silver and gold.Bottom line, you can't go wrong with this one. I would get this one again before any others.
I purchased a number of these and installed them on a boat, For the price, they are a steal. I am happy with the sound and they look great.
I've already decided to go with Sirius and although I appreciate hearing other views of whether or not it's a good service I'm determining which receiver to buy and almost none of these reviews actually reviewed the PRODUCT. What gives? Anyone want to actually comment on the Audiovox product?
I purchased this product, it is the genuine canon ink, in the box as pictured. Fast, free shipping and an excellent price, I am a very happy customer.
I've tried most of the FM transmitters and this one by far has the most versatility, particularly when you extend the range by tweaking the power pot. I've used it both in my home and in a variety of vehicles.But I have to confess that I now use the iRiver for my vehicles since it powers off the lighter power source. But the iRiver is a bit touchy in setting the frequency and I suspect the range is a bit lacking when comparied to the CCrane unit.
I bought 4 Forschner knives for my mother so I could have some workable cutlery when I cooked for her. My own knives are Wusthof Classic and I like their slim handles and blade heavy balance. The 8" Forschner cook's knife felt clumsy at first with a light blade and fat handle, but turned out to be a very serviceable bargain. The 5" mini-chef is a very good utility knife. The 6" chef knife doesn't have enough blade/handle clearance for chopping and is too long and clumsy to be a useful utility knife.
This camera takes fabulous digital pictures. The colors are true, images are clear. It is easy to use, which is perfect for my needs!
Got this for my mom who wanted a small griddle and I couldn't find one in the stores. Price was good and was the right size. She likes it.
I did not found any problem with this product fits and work well with my tripod stand as soon as I received this item I was able to use it.
This is a very simple device, with less features than many other NAS systems, but what could be expected for a price so low?I have a few gripes:1) The help refers to a different version of the software that isn't loaded on the device, and features that don't exist.2) All the folks getting error 53 on Windows (and cannot connect via the MAC) need to format (by erasing) their drives and reboot the system--the services won't start until there is a filesystem on the disk. Of course there is nothing in the help about this.3) NFS doesn't work correctly, the daemon is enabled but security not configured--so you cannot mount via NFS on Mac or Linux.4) The vendor website is a joke. I hope I never need their help. All the links to their website on the device lead to missing pages, likewise with the documentation.5) The software version is listed as a release candidate from 2006, and the downloads on the website are an even earlier version. I get the feeling this is an abandoned software project.Why did I still rate the drive four stars? Well, despite all the shortcomings the thing works, and has a few features I like:External drive support, and the power saving features--some of the NAS devices don't allow you to park the drives when not in use.The main reason I bought this was to save money. I have been storing all my files on an old computer running Linux. I bought a kill-a-watt and measured the power usage and discovered that it was using 150 watts!At 9 cents a kilowatt hour that comes out to $118.26 a year to keep my file server turned on. Replacing the file server with this device will save me roughly $100/year. It will pay for itself very quickly. I haven't measured this device yet, but it is rated for a maximum usage of 36 watts (actual usage should be much lower after initial startup) and with the power saving features it should only use a couple of watts while not being actively used.
I bought it after several comparation. It's an OK product. But I really expect better sound quality of it. Somewhat disappointed. because the electric noise is unbarable when you turn to a large volume. If you just want a plain speaker , this is fine. if you expect excellent sound quality, NEVER consider this one.
I bought this as a gift for my fianc&eacute;e, and she loves it. With very little need (or capability) for manual adjustments, this little guy takes excellent photos. Features like facial recognition and good flash/aperture auto-adjust make this easy to point and shoot while looking at the surprisingly large LCD display on the back.This model doesn't come with a viewfinder, and it doesn't need one for the group it appeals to. The LCD is plenty big. In fact, it has a decently dense resolution for its size, unlike the large-pixel size seen on screens of many other cameras. Facial recognition is very accurate and can pick up a dozen or so people at a glance. Only rarely have I seen it think inanimate objects are people worthy of bringing into sharp focus.It's small size her carry it around with her everywhere in an extra coinpurse. That little bit of protection keeps the recessed display safe enough, and lets her photograph everything and anything. I might start to regret how handy that is for her with the massive number of pictures she takes now.The included dock is a great accessory as the camera can just sit there charge and upload photos or output to a TV or similar display.At 7.1 MPs, it's a good camera for 4x6's or even larger photos. The lens is nice and sharp in most every situation. A few post-processing steps can even fix the usual problem of the on-board flash (you'll see than in any non-DSLR). Little white balance adjustment is ever needed, and the lens picks up a lot of detail near and far. Just don't count on getting many fine art portraits with this model.If you have fast-moving little ones, or an active nightlife, this model is pretty much ready to go most anytime you want to photo document what's going on around you. Not to mention that the current drop in price on Amazon makes it an easy decision for a first digital camera or even an upgrade to your current point-and-shoot. While it's not exactly what I'd want in a camera for what I do, it's great for the laymen or if you just want to record a few moments of your life without much hassle.
After trying TWO separate SD700's, I am returning them both. The SD700 has a serious micrphone problem: the overall volume is extremely low, and there is a pronounced hissing noise that dominates the video. This happens at all settings. I have owned other Canon digitals, both large and small and have not had this problem. The primary reason I bought this model was for the image stabilizer, which I found does not really make enough difference to be worth the price. My "old" Powershot SD200 takes better photos and video. FYI, I emailed Canon's service/repair/warranty department about this issue over a month ago, just to see if there was anything that could be done about the video problem and they ignored me. Fortunately I am not dependent on them for help and can just return my camera to the place I bought it. Rethinking my brand loyalty...
I bought first one 2 years ago for my XPS 13" laptop...still works great till this dayjust purchased second one for gf...so I definitely recommend this product...fan bit noisy on the high setting but I usually run it on low anyways
I've used this cartridge on my home printer for years. What I discovered is if you shop on Amazon.com, you'll get an even better price than most retailers, even including Costco.
Easy to use, perfect fit, great price! Recieved just a few days after order, very happy with this kit... Thanks!
Auwsome card. Works well with my Dell Inspron 6000. Easy to install and the bundled installation software is easy to use. If I needed another card I would buy this one again.
WOW! This is the first item I have ordered from Amazon.com It came faster than expected, was soooo much cheeper that the store, and it works great without all the packaging that fills a landfil. There were no instructions but its a cable (not hard to figure out - plug it in) Oh, and did I mention, it works great! Thanks Amazon! You saved me about a dollar in gas, by not going to the store and $32.00 on the cable itself. Now thats what I call saving!
These binoculars have a nice feel and balance to them. Not large but now real small where they are hard to hold on to. They give a sharp image and focus easily.They come with a nice case and strap. Have not been out in the woods with them yet, just used them a little here in town but I'm quite sure they will work nicely.
Sadly after several years of use these are close to the end of their lifetime out living any other headphones by at least 4-5 years. The noise canceling is great for car/plane/train rides. Note: it blocks out engines/ambient noises NOT EVERYTHING. But the detachable cord is the best selling point because instead of replacing a $150 pair of headphones you replace a $8 cord (I replaced the cord twice, they live a hard life). The case helps the lifetime of the headphones considerably, i traveled around the world with these headphones and the case is like a tank. It has gone through a lot (dropped squished stacked) and still holds strong. I am now after almost 6 years trying to repair them. Bottom Line I would definitely recommend them and their quality is comparable to Bose is not better for half the price.
This device has a problem maintaining a WLAN connection. Memory errors while using the wireless connection require a never-ending series of soft resets. Just when you think the need for soft resets are slowing, along comes a data-losing hard-reset.I'm entirely disappointed in the iPaq. I went into it believing it would be faster and more full-featured than my Palm. This has simply not been the case. Everything runs slower and requires more resets of the device. Even when I have the WLAN hooked to my DSL connection at home the web browsing is DOG SLOW . Really huge disappointment. I cannot think of anyone but a true techy who is in love with iPaq's and has to have the latest model who would get their money's worth out of this.There are FAR FAR FAR better PDA models that are out there. Don't let the "promise" of the latest Pocket PC platform fool you. The 5455 is FAR slower and less stable than other competitors. Beware.3 month updateHave started to use this device fairly heavily. Turned off the WLAN. That seems to resolve a substantial number of locking issues. Soft reset the device fairly regularly. Have found some great applications for calendar and that is what has kept me using it. Screen on this is nice as well.
We bought these to use for the family room TV so teenagers could play games or watch videos without all the noise. These headphones sound OK, but the construction is very flimsy- headband broke in 3 weeks. Sony wireless phones have more robust construction and lasted for several years in the same application before being moved to a different room. We're goong back to the Sonys.
The Panasonic SC-PM18 is a marvel ... for its price. If you're looking for something more showy or with enough power to fill a ballroom, look elsewhere. This is a well-designed, well-priced mini system with a big sound. I already like the little fella. The buttons are all in the right place, the looks are sleek and attractive; the remote is simple and straightforward. Set up will take you -- tops -- 15 minutes. If you are looking to fill an average room with rich, clear sound ... look no further. For a more sophisticated version (one which includes MP3 and a slightly more responsive wattage) then go with the PM28. I challenge anyone to find a better value than this one.
Very well designed and constructed speaker stands, incorporating a full length slot in the rear side of the stand, discretely concealing the connecting speaker wire, providing for a very clean connection and uncluttered appearance. Very pleased with the product.
This is a great tool - I literally dumped the Franklin Planner over night. I was a late PDA adopter but couldn't be happier.The modem is a great module for ~$150 - it essentially eliminates the need to lug a PC around for e-mail when traveling, although you can't view attachments (not the end of the world for me). Scripts can be written that allow the use of SecureID cards for corporate systems - no problem here.I picked up an inexpensive case w/velcro closure for about $30.My co-workers with Palms envy the DateBook+ software, City Time application and 8 MBs of RAM that come standard on the Visor Deluxe.Overall, I would definitely buy one again.
Everything about the IPOD mini is easy and great. I had no problem setting it up and downloading my CD collection, and I am not a technology wiz. For most people, the 4 GB mini has plenty of storage space. I've downloaded over 12 hours of music, and have a lot of memory left. The sound and the software is great. Its easy to create playlists and to access all of your music. The only downside is that I haven't been able to download other music that I had previously downloaded online. Itunes supposedly converts music downloaded from other sites, but I haven't been able to do that. Otherwise, I'm totally happy with my new IPOD mini. I have previously purchased several other MP3 players, and returned all of them. The IPOD mini is a great product. Also, you can use the money you save by buying the Mini instead of the 20 gig alternative to purchase a superior pair of headphones. Earbuds never worked for me. Buy the Mini, get great headphones, and enjoy!
I have been using Logitech pointing devices more than 15 years. They are consistently the best quality and the easiest on my joints (since I develop software for a living). At this point I will use nothing else.The VX is smaller than other Logitech mice (such as the MX 1000 I use at home), but it is reasonably weighted and has a good solid feel. Settings (speed, sensitivity, etc.) are quite customizable, as are all the buttons. It almost goes without saying that if you are going to use this mouse, install the accompanying software and update the software to the latest version from the Logitech website.I especially like the way the wireless USB dongle stows away inside the mouse when not being used, also turning the mouse off to conserve the battery. As for the battery, it uses a single standard AA, and obtains a very reasonable lifetime out of it.Even though this mouse is sold as a laptop mouse, and for which it is quite appropriate (it has a small, portable size, and packs up easily for travel), I would certainly use it as my permanent desktop mouse, if I didn't already have a really great mouse, already.
The only thing I miss is the "altimeter feature" that I had on my previous Garmin 2720, otherwise, a great little navigator.
As a petite female, this case has been a lifesaver. It has plenty of zippered compartments for laptops to files to clothing for an overnight trip. The handles telescopes easily. There is a regular handle to pick up the entire case when going up/down stairs. (A tall person probably would not have to use this handle.) I see this case being used in our headquarters complex by males and females, alike. It was suggested to me by a male who recently had back surgery.It is definitely a popular, durable, good-looking case. Amazon had the best price, and the free shipping was a deal-maker. I order many items from Amazon--from books to vacuum cleaners. Great service, great products. The prices speak for themselves!
This cable transfers audio cleanly, and it seem really sturdy and well made. I don't know what else you would want in a cable so I give it four stars, since there are probably cheaper cables that could also do the job, but I just didn't want to take the chance.
Two of the CD cases arrived broken in the sealed package and I was unable to use them. About a dozen more were cracked.
My first digital camera was the olympus IR-300 which I bought in Office Depot for $150 (after rebate) and returned it the next day. Having been an SLR fan, I was shocked to find the quality and shocked to discover a new 'feature' in Digital cameras - 'Shutter Lag'.This is very apparent when you use your digital camera in night times, shoot a picture and shake your camera a bit (either deliberately or normal hand jitter as it usually happens) - and your picture looks like a non-descript brush work.This experience almost made me think that good digital cameras are atleast another 2-3 years away - until I discovered Panasonic and Casio. Panasonic incorporates a mechanical gyroscope to offset the hand jitter and Casio incorporates a DSP based jitter compensation.Deciding between Panasonic and Casio was a tough one. Some Panasonic cameras come with leica lens, which made them very attractive, but at the same time, they seemed to be bulky.I weighed my chances and went with the Casio and not at all disappointed.Another test which you can do for your camera is to shoot the sky along with a building in the foreground, the colors of the building often get diffused into the sky making the sky white and not blue as it usually is. Casio scored very well on this - the sky was really blue !+ve:(1) Compact (not ultra compact)(2) Runs on AA batteries(3) Ultra bright large LCD Screen(4) Optical view finder (Panasonic lacks this)(5) Good combination of mechanical and digital controls(I've seen cameras that have 100% menu driven controls which require you to go through cascading menus to do even the simplest tasks)(6) And the best part: Excellent picture quality, compared itwith the quality of pictures in Sony Cybershot and Casio is far more superior. The colour contrast is excellent.(7) Good sky color contrast (see my test above)(8) Excellent focussing, I will soon upload some photos of my cat the focussing is very fast and very clear(9) Image preview sorted by Date, looks like a calender - very useful-ve:(1) Not very happy with the battery life, but who cares, they are AA, I might buy some rechargaeble ones soon.(2) Wish if the optical view finder was a little biggerOverall, I am very happy with this camera, been with me for 1 week, will update my review if I find anything good or bad in this.BTW, Target carries some excellent camera bags for as little as $7, no need to spend a fortune on them.
I have had excellent results with this tripod. I actually bought another one from a different manufacturer at the same time that I bought this one, and there isn't any comparison. This one has a sturdy, solid feel to the stand, with a very fluid movement of the head once the camcorder was installed. The height is what it is...OK for what I was doing, but I wish I would have bought a taller one now because I am using it at the rear of a worship center and sometimes tall people get in the way. Great value is you're on a budget!
These headphones are an absolute must in our family. It allows our 4 year old to be entertained on planes, restaurants and in the car. Right at the 90 day point the plastic broke on them. I contacted Kidz Gear on a Friday afteroon, heard back from them on Saturday and sent them all the order information, etc, and a NEW pair was on our doorstep on that Monday. Was absolutely shocked when the replacement pair arrived so quickly. We will be buying another pair for our 18 month old before our next trip.
First off, I bought this camera directly from Sony Style, not Amazon. I've only been using this camera for the week so I can't rate its longevity, but so far it has impressed me. The size and weight are great, although a thinner camera would still be better. I have never seen photos so crisp! Although I won't normally use it at 12MP (which is about 3-4MB per photo), I've been testing it at that size and the photos really are amazing.One of the coolest features is the ability to always take 12MP pictures, but set it at 3MP or 5MP file size and it will allow you to effectively zoom in further on the 12MP picture and then crop it without loosing quality. All of this is done seamlessly without the user having to do any adjustments -- just keep zooming in further and it will tell when you've crossed the optical zoom threshold and are zooming in on the larger image. Zoom purists are able to turn the feature off if they don't like it.As ever, the menus and the display have improved greatly between the three Sony digital cameras I've owned. The menus are bright, intuitive, and incredibly descriptive since there's more screen space on the camera. The camera offers a number of easy to get to modes -- just rotate the dial on the exterior of the camera and you can have it in auto or fully manually modes, set it to do nighttime landscapes or nighttime portraits, as well as several other options.The videos it takes are great, although I was disappointed that it lacks the ability to zoom in while filming and the fact that the resolution size isn't that big. The microphone on the camera is fantastic, though. My biggest disappointment, however, is the speed of the Memory Stick duo. Even with 5MP pictures, there is a 1.5-2 second write time lag). Even worse, is that the camera doesn't support high-speed transfer rates with the Memory Stick Pro Duo High-Speed cards (I tested it in the store). It takes about 3 seconds to write a 12MP file. However, writing to the internal memory (31MB) is almost instantaneous.As I said, I've only been using the camera for the week, so I haven't run the battery out yet, but it seems like it will go a while. In fact, all the Sony cameras I've owned have had phenomenal battery life. The camera comes with a small battery charger that plugs straight into an outlet. The prongs on the charger fold into the charger so they are protected while traveling. I bought a small leather case for the camera that attaches to a belt. Because of its small size, I barely notice I'm carrying the camera with me. The case magnetically seals, which is great for quick and easy access, while still protecting the camera. I also bought a 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo card with the camera, which holds about 816 12MP photos, 1225 8MP photos, 1559 5MP photos, and 2501 3MP photos. At the highest quality video (640 Fine), the card can hold about 50 minutes of video and three hours at 640 Standard. Dropping it to the lowest quality (320) yeilds 12 hours of video time.I've been very happy with this purchase and after all the years of waiting on the technology to catch up, I finally have a relatively inexpensive pocket-size camera that I can always take with me, that has a decent zoom (if you're using the precision crop-style zoom), and can take really high-quality photos. Sony has already started releasing 5x optical zooms on their pocket-size cameras now, so I expect the next incarnation of the W line of Sony cameras will be quite perfect.
This is a great last minute present... Easy to add pics to in 15 minutes. LOVE IT!
I could only use my cordless phone for a few miniues before it would start that annoying low battery beeping and after replacing the battery, I'm back in business.
B+W is now my go-to filter manufacturer. This filter is solid. Glass is excellent and I have no worries putting it on my Canon L series lenses, the MRC works as designed and the brass construction insures no binding or shredding of metal on metal connections.Be aware that B+W filters have issues with extreme wide angle lenses, I have seen clipping of my photos at 28mm with this filter. I would suggest the thin version of this filter if using WA lenses.
This case is very sharp looking, the interior comes with a divider that can be moved and lots of pockets. Looks very nice from the outside but the handle is not the greatest quality it feels good but the paint chips off it easy. Unfortunately it did not fit my Dell 700m it seamed like the laptop was just about 1/4 inch too thick, I had to squeeze the case to close it.
I've had this unit for about a week. I also own a 50" Pioneer plasma which I can compare the performance to.Pluses: Nice styling, fit and finish. It looks ultra-modern. Tons of connectivty from the back including DVI (sorry, no HDMI). Speakers mate securely, and complement the unit. They look like they belong there. Speakers sound fantastic for such small attachments. For big movies you'll still need to channel the sound thru your home theater - but the included speakers don't suck. Images are bright - but somewhat grainy compared to plasma. If you are about 4 screen heights away from the screen the picture quality is close to plasma - but I could see differences. Also no dead pixels on this unit so far as I can tell.Minuses: Unit has trouble syncing to 480i component video. I tried a Sony and a Denon DVD player and it lost sync on anamorphic widescreen material (2.35:1). The problem was horrible on the Sony - but not as bad using the Denon player. I had to switch to 480p to get the HP LCD to settle down in component mode. The remote control is nothing special. It is not backlit and is somewhat hard to use. Could not program it to understand basic functions of my Denon DVD player - although it is supposed function with other brands of electronics. Also, sometimes you have to press the remote twice to get it to register on the unit. But the two biggest drawbacks are: Only 3 aspect modes: 4:3, Panoramic (more commonly known as Wide mode for stretching 4:3 material to fit 16x9 aspect), Normal (which is commonly known as Full mode and used to show anamorphically encoded DVDs). There's no "through" mode or native pixel mode - as far as I can tell - although I have not used the DVI connection yet - but I plan to soon. The biggest drawback is that this set is not a true 16x9 aspect ratio. It's 1280x768 native resolution, and the pixels are square. This means the set is 15x9. The scaler built into the unit has trouble properly scaling for this aspect ratio. For instance, when showing a DVD in component mode - it scales 4:3 material to the exact aspect ratio defined by the 720x480 pixels on the DVD - without taking into account that the pixels are not encoded gemetrically as squares on a DVD. This means that (in component mode only) that the resulting image is slightly stretched horizontally. This is not a problem in S-video or composite mode where it scales the NTSC image correctly to 1024x768 (a 4:3 aspect). But for component video - this same image is scaled to 1152x480 or 1.5:1 aspect ratio - which is not the true aspect ratio on the DVD, because the DVD pixels are not square. Which means in component - the horizontal axis of the LCD image is stretched by 12.5 percent. So instead of getting 1.333:1 aspect (the normal NTSC aspect ratio), you are getting a 1.5:1 aspect ratio. Not a good thing. For normal mode (e.g., Full Mode anamorphic)- the image looks correct (no stretching) so I can only assume that some of the left and right portions of the image are cropped in order to fit 16x9 material into a 15x9 aspect ratio. On my Pioneer unit - which is also a native 1280x768 display - the pixels are rectangular (slightly longer than tall) - so 16x9 material fits perfectly on this display. Here, 1280 means 1366 virtual pixels - so 16x9 material is scaled to a virtual 1366x768 and aspect is preserved. But because the HP LCD used square pixels - and the scaler blindly maps 720x480 to 1152x768 in component mode, the image is compromised. And you can tell. The HP scaler should scale 720x480 component to 1024x768 - but it doesn't.So bottom line - this is a nice unit - but there are these issues for anyone who cares to know about them. As a new TV brand, HP has a few lessons to learn on doing HDTV (and regular TV for that matter) properly - so that aspect ratios for 4:3 material are properly rendered in component video. And HP needs to figure out why the set has trouble syncing to 480i component video. Also, this set runs quite a bit warmer that my 50 inch plasma. Obviously, the designers were not too concerned with how much power they burned to achieve a fairly good image. If you want to buy HP, you may want to wait for the next generation of LCD sets - and perhaps some of these issues will be resolved by then.
OK, where to begin with this thing...Many people have complained about the menu. Yes, it really is as bad as everyone says. It's more or less useless. I use a computer program called DVD Profiler to catalog my movies... it even allows a catalog number which I correspond to the disc number in my player, and then I print the list and voila, not only a convenient list of your movies but you can even make it into an attractive coffee table book, lol.Now onto my biggest gripe of all. This thing, after 6 months of use, is skipping on MOST of my DVDs. Now I'll admit I have some copied DVDs thanks to my DVD burner, and they skip the worst, so I can't hold it against Sony if my copying skills are substandard. The fact that the player is beginning to skip on COMMERCIAL DVDs, though? Dust and scratch free DVDs? Unacceptable. It's always right around the 30-60 minute mark, too. It's definitely a problem with the player. I've always tried to be a big Sony fan, but their standards just keep sinking lower and lower. Even my new Sony laptop is already having problems with the touchpad mouse. If some other company offers a DVD player like this one, go for it. Sony really dropped the ball on this one.
I have been waiting for a reasonably priced alternative to allow me to play my music collection from my computer on my home stereo system. Up to this point I had been plugging my iPod directly into the system, but the solution was less than ideal.The Wireless DJ is perfect. It was unbelievably easy to set up. I assumed I would go through the typical process when I add a new gadget to the PC - plug it in, get frustrated that it doesn't work, play around with things, still doesn't work, finally stumble upon the right setting or call tech support hold-o-rama.Instead, I loaded the software, plugged in the output device, connected the input device to my stereo, and that was it. I swear I did the whole thing in 10 minutes.The remote is excellent. I love that the remote includes a mute button and volume control, so I essentially can use the remote as my only control of the stereo now.It is great that it works with iTunes and the sound quality is very good. Only down side is that my PC is fairly far away from my computer and as such I occassionally get a hiccup in the bluetooth signal that causes a burp in the music. But it is minor enough to not bother me, and well off set by the positives of this great new gadget.
I purchased this camera for my son's 10th birthday. He had already become quite a photographer with a regular 35mm camera and I knew that he could truly hone his skills with a digital camera. This camera was an absolute hit and without having to read a single instruction, he has become a master photographer. He continues to discover new avenues to explore with this wonderfully complete camera package. Way to go Fujifilm!!
This was a birthday/Christmas gift for my daughter who is a student at Ringling College of Art & Design where she is an illustration major. She was constantly borrowing this from her professors and put this on her wishlist for her birthday and Christmas. She was surprised and delighted that I got it for her. I wish I could review it technically, but if her professors are encouraging her to use it at such a great school, I would think its a pretty good instrument for designers. I had purchased an older model for her several years ago and we were able to sell it on ebay for almost what I paid for it when we upgraded her to a tablet PC. Now she uses it in conjunction with the MacBook that Ringling issued to her upon enrollment.
I did some research on these earbuds on CNET and they rated them really high, so I thought I'd give them a shot. I used to have some Sony earbuds before for around the same price, however these are far superior. Great sounds, great bass, I think a great overall value.
5 stars, although AOL said only Linksys brands of routers are compatible with their broadband, I bought this one. Couldn't resist the price after rebate, and Microsoft's reputition plus the length of the warranty. Now I can access the net everywhere in my 2 story house and in my backyard (using Microsoft's wireless notebook adapter), there is no blind spot whatsoever. This router came with the latest firmware so there is no need for further download. I am very happy with it. Wireless broadband connection speed is just as fast as my wired connection speed of about 400-550 kbps. To connect through AOL, just go to MS broadband network utility --> Tools --> Base station management --> select wireless bridging mode and you are done.
I ordered a VAIO desktop computer. It arrived broken, no big deal, I sent it back, the replacement was never shipped. They lost is at their dock. I had to call every day for three weeks to get the refund for the first computer and to try and find the second computer. I was told something different every time I called. I was continually assured that the replacement computer would ship the next day. I finally got sick of their games and cancelled the order entirely, and I am still waiting for my money back. Would never do business with tiger again.
Edited 2012-03-24:I just wanted to update and revise my review below. About 6 months after I bought and reviewed these binoculars my wife noticed that the two halves of the binoculars didn't line up very well resulting in double vision. I had actually been closing one eye to eliminate the problem without even noticing so I'm not sure how long it had been going on. The binoculars had been riding around in my trunk or backseat for a few months, so they weren't exactly being treated with great care, but I had never dropped them or anything particularly rough so I was surprised at how quickly they broke. I feel like I got my $17 worth, but wouldn't necessarily recommend this item to anyone else given what I know about them now and the inability to contact the company. I've gotten a lot more serious about bird watching recently so I'm looking for an upgrade anyways.Note: The pair I purchased look a bit different from the ones Amazon has pictured as of this writing. Focus is a wheel rather than a rocker and the finish is smooth rubber rather than textured. Basically mine look like a black version of the camouflage Binolux 10x50's being sold.I purchased my Binolux 10x50 binoculars at Big 5, a discount sporting good chain. I originally went in with the intention of probably buying a pair of "Rugged Exposure" binocs which I had read were actually the same as the "BARSKA Escape Porro 10x50 Binoculars (Green Lens)" that Amazon sells. The salesman let me try out three different pairs of 10x50 binoculars behind the counter. The first were Bushnell's (most likely the Falcons based on price, but I couldn't make any promises). I was buying to replace a pair of Bushnell 7x35's I've had since I was a kid that have pretty poor image quality. These Bushnell's were better than what I had, but were still noticeably much worse than the other two I cross shopped and were also the most expensive. The second, the Rugged Exposure model I'd come to look at were much clearer than the Bushnell's and about $5 cheaper on sale. The third pair were the Binolux model. I didn't expect much because they were only $17 which was almost half the price of the Bushnell's and almost $10 less than the Rugged Exposures, but when going back and forth I couldn't see much of a difference between them and the Rugged Exposures. I looked quite a while, but for $17 I figured what the heck and bought them. I haven't taken them out much, but just trying them around the yard I've felt pretty good about them and look forward to taking them to Yellowstone NP next week.There are a few downsides I'd throw out for any perspective buyer:* Minimum Focus Distance - Not sure if this is just because of being 10 power compared to the 7 power I'm used to, but the minimum focusing distance was higher than I expected, probably 20-30ft. For most things this is fine, but my bird feeders are closer than this, which was a bit disappointing.* Strap - The strap is horrible. A piece of twine might actually be more comfortable since you'd get to choose your own length. If you buy these, plan on replacing the strap.* Image Quality - While image quality is good, I noticed a decent amount of Chromatic Aberration (purple fringing). I'm a photographer who has spent over a grand on lenses in the past year, so I look for this stuff. For what I use them for (spotting wildlife) it doesn't bother me much so I could care less, but I thought I'd mention it.* Price - Right now Amazon has these priced at $27 which is almost the same price as theTasco Essentials 10x50Binocular(which I haven't tried, but are better known brand) and theBARSKA Escape Porro 10x50 Binoculars (Green Lens). At $17 these were a steal, but at $27 it would probably pay to look into the other brands with good ratings.
Item works the way it was described. its nice to have it at home. used as a phone very handy!!
As mentioned by some other reviewers, this item does not work with any of the Garmin units with an SD slot. Other than that...it's exactly what I was looking for. I made modifications on my own so that the back cover would work, but that eliminated any seal that might have been present.
The DLO TransCast FM device seems like a great idea. It is small and packaged nicely. I thought I was getting a great deal at $20, but the device was intermittent and staticy from day one. After I gave up on it, I tore the device open and discovered a cracked solder joint on the socket where the power jack plugs in. Even though the root cause could have been a cold solder joint (manufacturing problem), I suspect failure was because the tiny socket wasn't mechanically secured. The force of plugging in the jack was borne completely by the PC board pad and solder.
I have used my wonderful G4 17 inch screen for several years; upgraded the RAM to 2GB and run Photoshop, Lightroom, etc, with no problems. This is a cheap way to get a great computer with a huge, beautiful screen.
I was looking to purchase an interface cable for my handheld GPS and was discouraged by the price. After a quick search I found this one and ordered it. The cable came quickly. and worked perfectly
I guess for $50, this is an ok product. I am usually very against monster products, but I'd seen this for almost double at big box retailers, needed a surge protector for my new DLP tv, so figured what the heck. It arrived without incident, I hooked it up and so far so good. It basically a power strip with labels that also happens to be purple... for the "neato" effect I guess. Anyways, no idea if its worth more than your run of the mill surge protector. But the claims of independent circuitry to minimize cross-interference is what I was really interested in, as I have my reciever, cable box, DVD player, and subwoofer all connected... All in all a good buy I guess, at least you paid a lot less than retail... :)
I bought the EX51LP and was pleased with the sound quality and found the earplugs quite comfortable. The plugs did a good job blocking outside sound. But within a month, the sheathing covering the wires disintegrated where there was contact with the skin. I then bought the more expensive EX71SL and the same sheath on the wires began to disintegrate. I expect better from SONY.
I got this case for a Canon A80 and it fits perfectly. The main pouch is just the right size for the camera, and the front accessory pocket (also zippered) has two mesh holders that fit a spare set of AAs (4) and a CF card. The materials and construction are very good and the velcro belt strap is one of the best I've seen.My only complaint, and it's minor, is that the whole package is a little &quot;thick&quot; when fully loaded. There is a fairly hefty flap covering the accessory pocket that adds a lot of bulk and seems unnecessary since the pocket is zippered. Maybe Lowe felt that it needed extra padding there. It certainly gives them a neat place to put their logo. If the accessory pockets were on the top, bottom, or sides they would have a substantially thinner (though slightly wider or taller) case that would fit better in a pocket or purse.
This is a fine product. It is small, which makes it easy to take on trips. The battery life is very impressive. The screen quality is very good. While I have read here on Amazon that certain other comparable units have a clearer picture, I will say that the Panasonic's picture certainly passes muster; it is more than satisfactory.What is most important about a unit in this class is size, usability, and battery life. If the battery fades too soon, or the unit is too big to conveniently take along at all, there is no point in owning one of these. The Panasonic gets high marks in all three of these categories. In particular, the movable screen can be a big deal on airplanes. I might add that the sound on the Panasonic seems to be very good. When used with my Bose stereo headphones, I can get a very good viewing/audio experience.This one is a winner.
This is a very nice mouse. I prefer the USB type for notebook because the wire does not bother me and I don't have to worry about replacing/recharging the batteries. I am pretty happy with this mouse so far.
How much sound it generates depends on the speed you set it on but that's actually beneficial because it lulls my son right to sleep and the humidifier itself works wonders. My baby breathes easily through the night. The replacement filters are very easy to find. Kaz makes the product, it's written inside the humidifier where the filter is located, and can be pruchased at kazstore.com
The sound on these earphone is fantastic!!! I bought mine on August 21, 2009. They officially died on May 6, 2010. I guess 8 months isn't too bad for headphones. I treated them well (always kept them in a case when not in use), but I used them a lot. I don't really know what the average life span is on headphones in general, though I might see if I can find something that will last longer for the next purchase. Quality was great though!
I received this filter today and returned today. The seal on box was broken the inter filter box was covered with a thick coat of dust. Looks like it was sitting on a store self for a long time, the foam was turning yellow from age. This is the second time I received products in this condision. Amazon is selling liquidation merchise for new. Stop buying from amazon. I cancelled my account today.
I received the MC1008 for Christmas last year (2002) and must have been extremely lucky because mine still works! In fact, I was searching Amazon to buy one as a gift for someone this year. It's true that the thing eats up batteries like crazy when playing a CD, but I almost exclusively use it for the radio function. With just playing the radio and only using it when showering, the batteries last about 4 months.As I said, it's approaching a year old and all of the functions still work fine.As for the person who claimed that the manual said not to use it near water, that line was taken out of context. The manual says if you use a plug-in adapter don't use it near water. I'm guessing this is a safety precaution, not a wear-and-tear issue.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The 128MB 40P FLASH DISK MODULE HRZ, like most 128MB cards, will store on average 142 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 106 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 64 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 51 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 40 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
I use this with my Acer Aspire One Netbook because it didn't come with a DVD/CD drive. This works wonderfully. DVDs play just fine. I can play/burn/rip CDs. It's very reliable.
I'd give it zero stars, if I could. Stay well away. It's a flawed design. The tray itself was skimped on -- it's got about half the lip of a normal DVD tray, the tolerances are all bad -- it's the single worst piece of consumer equipment I've ever seen.I had to jiggle the tray to get a test DVD in it, then turn it over and physically shake it to get the DVD out.I have been pleased with Toshiba players in the past, so the lack of quality in this one completely blindsided me.
I purchased this porduct to hang a TV over my kitchen table. It was very easy to install and works like a charm. The TV can be pushed all the way back against the wall or pulled out and turned to any direction. The screen can be made easy to see from any angle in the kitchen.
So I recently purchased a playstation 3 and I have an xbox 360. I wanted to have 5.1 surround sound for both systems, however my receiver only had 1 fiber optic input.Well after doing some research I decided to purchase a fiber optic switch. I am glad I did, so far this thing has been working awesome. Its very easy to switch between equipment, also the sound quality doesn't sound degraded at all from it.The only possible negative was size - it is fairly large like other reviews said. It really wasn't a huge issue though I just wedged it in between my receiver and my TV stand and you can't see it.Oh and don't make the mistake I did, for some reason I thought I only needed 2 optic cables. I needed 1 for my PS3 and 1 for my Xbox then 1 more from my receiver to the switch.
This is a great point and shoot digital camera! Easy features and I just love the fact that if I drop it in the water it's not toast. Take it fishing with me so there's not worry about getting it wet.
4 out of 5--Bar none, the best complete wireless setup available, but there is room to grow.The keyboard is a fine keyboard, the touch feel very similar to the newer Compaq keyboard supplied with the Deskpro EN line. The quick keys are great, I like the volume wheel the most. The software provided works great and allows you to customize the buttons as you see fit. The wireless mouse tracks fine, I use a Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer in my office and I think they function the same - I don't notice my home to office transition.My only complaint is the Logitech mouse seems to chew through the batteries awfully fast (2 weeks) and the wireless receiver transmitter that plugs into your PC has some issues with my setup at home every once in a while (once a month or so). I keep it about 3-4 feet away from the mouse and keyboard (on the same level), behind my Klipsh speakers and monitor, and I have a wireless network setup. For me, it's a mild nuisance that I deal with because the overall benefit outways the problem that I am possibly causing.--Last, for the benefit of those using a Microsoft Office Keyboard, you'll find the keys a little lower and the &quot;feel&quot; a little bit different on the Logitech keyboard.
OK, I have been fumbling around in th mp3 world for quite sometime looking for a good player. I purchased the rd2820 and am amazed at what this thing could do. With the 20gb hard drive it is the smallest, and toughest in its class. The player also comes with rca line-out cables to plug into your stereo or car, along with a cassete adapter for those who dont have rca cables on their car stereo. Currently the largest memory for a car stereo receiver is 5gb mp3 player which runs for about [$$$]. The rd2820 allows you to put all of your music in one place and plug it into your car or home stereo, or you can just take it with you as a walkman--WOOOW! It has rechargable lithium batteries which really do last for 15 hours, and it comes with a wall, and car charger. As for its performance, there is nothing that comes close for the money. Heres the real catch RCA has finally made public its mp3pro software and the rd2820 is the first player to utilize it. What the mp3pro does is allow the rd2820 to store twice the amount of files or songs as any other 20gb player without losing any sound quality, in fact I beleive it even sounds better than 128kbs. So to sum it up RCA has released without a doubt the best player out there!
We purchased this jukebox to sit on the table of our 50's diner booth. The sound is great and the quality of the unit is exceptional. It's a real plus to our 50's rec room. Our "oldies but goodies" CDs sound great on it and it looks just like the original Crosley juke box. We definitely recommend it. You Baby Boomers will love it!
Nothing bad to say. Memory installed easily. Just replaced existing 512mb chips. Works fine. Computer has 2GB memory now instead of 1GB.
this was so cheap I didn't know if it was even going to work. But it does. The light cast a small amount of light. Good for typing in the dark but not enough light to use as a book light.
The Digital Rebel seemed to be a wonderful camera, with the exception of one MAJOR problem. Using available light (no flash) with shutter speeds of 1/1600 or higher, parts of my images are blacked out (like the mirror is not moving quickly enough). The black area grows with faster shutter speeds. This occurs in any mode (AV, TV, M) you can shoot at these speeds. Does it on multiple Canon lenses (85/1.8, 70-200 2.8L). Dealer had no clue. Canon support returned camera saying they had fixed it and if the problem persisted to &quot;send the camera back with a lens.&quot; (did they have no lens handy to try on the camera?). Major frustration + cost of sending camera in + cost of being without camera. Canon Reps: I'll gladly change this to a much higher rating if &amp; when you fix the problem.
This is what I get for trying to economize. This speaker sounded harsh and nasal, like someone talking through a box. I returned it and got screwed on the return shipping. Definitely not recommended.
Amazon. com is amazing. not only did I receive the product that I wanted but I paid half the cost that I would have paid at another retailer. This is not my first time purchasing through Amazon and I am convienced that this is the way to shop. Thank you so much for my product. Everyone should shop here first before going elsewhere. I am very satisfied. Ms. Bee
I've since moved on to a Harmony One and that's probably why I'm lowering the rating on this. it's a good remote that has a lot of programming options for it.
It doesn't vacuum my apartment. It doesn't take children to kindergarten. It doesn't make coffee.It's a compact flash card reader with a button. It reads compact flash cards.Have a good day :)
I like the product, though I would tend to use a smooth-finished microfiber cloth to clean lens glass.
Well, after owning a previous BFG 128mb GeForce 5200, I decided it was a must to upgrade for Doom 3. The support from BFG is awesome,I had a problem at first because my 300 watt power supply couldn't handle this over clocked card. I upgraded to a antec 400 watt and she runs smooth as can be.By far,BFG makes the best cards on the market,trust me I've had them all.But far as this 5700-OC card goes it runs Doom 3 with no problems at all on High Qualitiy Settings. Far under $200 bucks this is the best card to get. If you want to waste around $400 on the 6800 go ahead and waste it, but for way under 200,I recommend this card. I purchased it on Amazon.com for 165.99 and I LOVE THE AWESOME GRAPHICS AND CARD DOES NOT HANG UP AT ALL ! Thanks CHUCK
I had tried a wireless Saitek EVO, and installation went fine, but within a month I found I had to sporadically reinstall it to get it to work, and after a year it just stopped working. Enough! I picked up a wired Logitech 3D Pro and have been happy ever since. No issues. Great response. I love it.
Bad sound quality and very little blocking out of external noise. They also shocked my ears a lot. Then again, they stay in your ears and are super cheap. I couldn't deal with the shocking my ears so I'm never going to use them again but maybe that was just my pair... I'd advise spend a few more dollars and get something else
We need a Video Amp for the provided antenna to receive more channels. Otherwise it works great!
i had this mp3 player for about two years, never had a problem. once in a while it will freeze and had to reset it.very easy to transfer files, just copy and pastegreat sound quality,
I was a Netgear fan for years until I had two WNR3500's fail after just 9 months each. As I looked for a better solution I found that this is the only router that was rated 5 stars here at Amazon or else where for that matter. I purchased the WRT54GL alomost 10 months ago and it just works; I never have had to reboot it. No dropped wireless connections, no "we don't have internet". My WRT54GL sits on a shelf in the basement stairway. Thanks to having antennas and a decent radio, the wireless signal covers the entire house, basement to 2nd floor, the deck and out to the detached garage and woodshop. (all that without mimo) Besides multiple wireless devices including Ipods, I stream video and have a NAS box and other wired devices. For higher speed wired devices that move data between them I use a gigabit switch.It seems every month the leading router manufacturers are coming out with new products and faster speeds that no one will ever see the benefit of. Cycling power and adding range extenders is becoming "accepted". It shouldn't be. The manufacturers should go back to antenna's and a decent radio in their devices and refine them for reliability.I haven't put DD-WRT on this one yet but plan to. I also may purchase another as sooner or later this model will be discontinued.
I bought this to replace an ipod mini that was on its last legs. Two things impress me about this product: the battery life (it could last weeks of light use), and the speed and responsiveness of the player. I even noticed a big difference when hooked up to my car ipod adapter.
I got this for a good deal during thanks giving from amazon. It is really easy to use and ergonomic. But however the CD that came along with the product had some installation problems. I had to download the software from intelli software but that was easy again. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to live in a wireless world. :)take care guyskarthik
Purchased this item. Upon downloading it, the window request a license number and password. There is no phone number where you call this company and my e-mails have gone unanswered. I have yet to receive a response. Terrible customer service and/or technical support. I am going to be returning the program to the store.
I bought this for my husband whose old satelite radio was no longer working. This is so much better. All of the features of an MP3 with great reception and ability to store music. He loves it.
I've never had a true wide angle lens before, and after looking at all the review sites, I settled on this Tokina 12-24 as the best fit for what I needed. The lens is incredible in sharpness and the capture of light. This purchase is more than I hoped for in lens quality, and the purchase from Amazon through Adorama was extremely easy, pleasant and very well completed with no problems whatsoever. I would recommend Tokina lenses to anyone, as well as both Adorama and Amazon.
This case protects my PalmIIIxe very well and its stylish too. Mine is still new so the velcro that attaches the Palm to the case is very strong, a bit hard to take out the Palm. The pockets are a nice feature too, good for storing a few quick extras.
I really enjoy the many features of this product (picture quality, sound, ease of use). HOWEVER, please note that the Ipod feature is limited to 5th generation Ipods. As of this writing, the new generation of Ipods are not compatible with the Philips DCP 750/37. I have confirmed this information with both Philips and Apple customer support. In short, unless there is a firmware update, the Philips DCP 750/37's Ipod feature won't work with 6th generation Ipods. It would be very helpful if Amazon would put a highly visible disclaimer on its product description stating as much. If you have a older Ipod, you will probably enjoy all the many features this product offers.
Great buy. It comes with two adapters: one for the car and one for regular wall outlet. It's for use with USB cable so I use it to charge other gadgets too. And you can't ask for a better price.
WELL IT HAS ALL DE INPUTS YOU NEED, YOU CAN USE THE OPTICAL INPUT IN FRONT FOR YOUR PS2.I HAVE 8 SPEAKERS AND THE SUB.... YES IT HAS 6.1 AND THE BEST IS THAT YOU CAN ADD ANOTHER SET OF MAIN SPEAKERS, 8 IN TOTAL (4 MAIN SPEAKERS- 1 CENTER- AND 3 IN THE BACK, AND HOLD ON BECAUSE YOU'LL HAVE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE WITH THIS ONE.JUST CHECK THE PRICE AND BUY IT, PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR....A+++++++++
I haven't got the chance to use it her in sunny florida but i am sure it will be fine on a rainy day..
Well, I guess I jumped the gun when ordering this mic, as it does not work at all with my Vista Laptop. I'm sure it works fine when plugged into the proper computer, per the many other positive comments mentioned.I wish that it would be written on the main page that it DOESN'T WORK WITH WINDOWS VISTA!!!! It would have saved me $20.
These speakers are definitely worth the price. Other reviews have stated how 'flimsy' the grills are. That may be true to an extent, but if you are careful there shouldn't be an issue.I am powering these speakers with a mid range receiver, the Yamaha RX-V765. I know it is seriously under powering them at only 90 watts per channel, so I look forward to increasing the juice in the months to come.They sound great without extra power, but I can't wait until they really open up with more power.The plastic feet do look a little silly as well, but are holding the speakers up just fine on a very hard floor.
NO INSTRUCTIONS!! Well, no sufficient instructions....it's basically a &quot;you figure it out&quot; kinda camera. Don't let this hinder you if you are considering buying this camera, though...because with the digital technology the way it is now...it's no problem at all to figure the buttons out.Two years ago, i bought a $400.00 digital camera and brought it back because i hated it....couldn't move the slightest bit because the pictures came out blurry...could hardly breath when you were snapping a picture!! The Logitech 820 takes AWESOME digital pictures!! Better than the 400 dollar camera i had bought!!It also takes really good still shots from the webcam itself...such high quality and definition. I have yet to use the webcam capabilities, but i'm sure i won't be disappointed.The main reason i bought this camera was for the &quot;digital camera&quot; mode. I really wasn't expecting the quality i received for the price i paid. My advice for someone who doesn't want to shell out the big bucks for a digital camera.....is to buy this Logitech 820. You will NOT be disappointed. I do also agree with the suggestion of the first reviewer....buy yourself a bigger memory card...and some extra AAA batteries!! You'll be snapping pictures like a fool with this camera!!
This card seemed to work correctly in my Canon S300 camera, but would not work with the Sandisk 6 in 1 reader. That definately made it less desirable to have.
Excelent mouse, you can adjust DPI for win, games or some aplications that you have like desing...This mouse have a extraordinary and ergonomic desing, it's beautifull and is LOGITECH!Excelente mouse, ajustable para aplicaciones como games, diseno, o simplemente trabajar en windows.Tremento diseno ergonomico y expectacular a la vista, la verdad otra tremenda compraAparte es LOITECH, que mas quieres en tu vida?
I was searching for a large laptop bag that would fit both my HP 17.3in. laptop AND my iPad. I ordered 4 different bags, and decided this was the best option. I also compared the Microsoft Edge Messenger Bag and two Targus messenger bags. I couldn't tell from the reviews if they would fit a 17.3 inch laptop AND a tablet at the same time. They all were able to fit them both comfortably in the bag.The Microsoft Impact won for several reasons. It had the nicest design, basic look, but plenty of storage and very fuctional. It has a professional look that looks classy but is affordable. The Microsoft bags are bright orange on the inside which could be a bit much, but the color really helps separate items and made finding things much easier than the black fabric in the Targus bags. It is well padded and both my laptop and iPad are well protected in the bag. When I recently traveled, it also had enough room for my laptop, iPad, phone, all the cords and chargers, my iPod, a few DVD's, camera and battery, and several books with room to spare. I also really like the water bottle pocket on the side.The only thing I am a little worried about is that the plastic handle, clips for the strap, and clip to close the bag all seem like are cheaply made and they could possibly break over time. I wish they were a little more heavy duty. However the Targus bags didn't seem that much better in this regard.Overall though when I compared this bag to the others, it was the hands down winner.
good stuff, but sometimes errors would occur where i would have to format the card... so my suggestion is to just format it everytime after you upload pictures up to your computer
The ATI Radeon 9250 256MB video card is absolutely amazing. This is the best video card that your dollar can buy for a PCI Bus computer system. You don't need all the other expensive stuff, just this.First off, this video card will run on any Computer Game to date. And it will be compatable with the ones in the near future. Once you buy this, you just might never have to buy a new video card ever.I am able to run Age of Empires III, Half-Life 2, and World of Warcraft all at full resolution, graphics, and detail. This card supports it. As long as you have a decent beefed up machine, you can run any game at maxed graphics.This is also a bargain buy. For $100, you cant go wrong. If you need a quick fix for your video card, this is the way to go to save your money. There arent many, if any, good, solid video cards at 256MB. If there are, then they cost a heap of cash.Simply put, this is an excellent video card and a great purchase.
Bought this stylus for my wife's kindle fire. She says it works great when playing her games, and typing on the keyboard.
I bought this mouse and it didn't worked properly even the first day. The click never worked properly........its like u hv to click it several times to make it work..........I don't know if its the range causing the prob or what.....i immediately returned it. This mouse is bad especially when u work on bed,sofa etc. Don't buy this mouse I gifted this to my hubby turned out to be a BAD gift:((...then he bought logitech mouse that is working fine. Don't buy this mouse.
This is an update of my review of 12/21/2009 . In March 2009 I decided to sell my Nikon 70-300mm VR in favor of the Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 D lens. Right away I had problems, terrible back focus issues, I returned it and ordered another........the same thing. I have two Nikon D200 cameras and tried it on both. At close range, to 40 feet the focus of the lens was two inches beyond the subject. After six months of keeping the second lens in my backpack I gave up and sold it. Replacing it was a struggle, not enough money to buy a Nikon 70-200mm VR, it came down to the Nikon 70-300mm VR again. I have to say the the Nikon 70-300mm VR lens feels good in my hands and the VR makes low light shots very makable. After three days tests I wonder why I sold the first one. It is sharp and has plenty of contrast. Its a great lens.Update 01/26/2010 After testing the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 and the Nikon 70-200mm VR. I can say without a doubt the Nikon 70-300mm VR still impresses me. Test chart after test chart, photo after photo, this lens can do no wrong.Pros:lightVRsharp and good contrastConsA little color fringing at the corners.
I bought this fax about 3 yrs ago from my local Staples and it was practically free with the rebates. It's not worth the regular price! I can't believe how much it is still selling for (it is much cheaper on Amazon though..)! This is the most simple and basic fax machine out there! We maybe use this fax about 1-2 times/month at home and it was fine at the beginning. This was my first one at the time so I was just excited to have one! Now, I am looking into the laser faxes/copiers and hope to buy one soon to replace this one. Don't want inkjet style since the ink cartridges can dry out and we don't use enough faxes/copies to go through it before it dries out. I get random errors of "Poor line condition" now and in addition, the rollers that take in my faxes don't work well anymore. My phone line is fine. It is frustrating. It seems to take single faxes pretty easily, but with multiple pages, it jams easily and feeds (when the rollers work) the paper a little crooked. I have to babysit it with multiple pages and have to help feed each page by wiggling each one down far enough so the rollers will grab them. I only send faxes with multiple pages about 4 times/yr, so it's bearable. It was a good fax considering what I paid which was maybe $10.00 with rebates at the time, so I don't feel cheated. If I would have paid full price, I would be more bitter. I did clean the rollers with rubbing alcohol and it didn't help at all.Another note to add. We are still using the starter cartridge that came with it. We are cheap. My husband had the idea to just re-roll the ribbon style cartridge back to the beginning when the "ink ran out". I thought he was crazy, but we did it with it off-set a little and we have done that 2 times now with great success. It is amazing how much of the ribbon cartridge is wasted!!!! And there is no need to replace it yet. Every time it prints a confirmation page (only when the fax does not go through), it prints a few lines at the top only, but will waste an entire page length of the cartridge to print that so there is a huge space just wasted. That is a lot of "ink" that is wasted and can be re-used. You will see all the waste and personal info as you re-wind it to re-use it. Try it, it is amazing. So save your money and just re-use it. Another thing to note is all the personal info that was copied/faxed is embedded in the ribbon cartridge and you can clearly read it, so when you finally dispose of it, don't just throw it in the trash! We will burn ours when we are finally done with it.The copy function is alright. It is handy, but not the best. The quality is poor and often times, parts of the copy are stretched or squished and sometimes overlap. It worked better at the beginning, but not anymore. Again, I think it is the rollers. It is better than nothing though!! I'm still thankful for the feature-it is handy!This was a great cheap little fax at the time, but I believe that there are better out there now. It is not worth the regular price though! But with the right rebates, if you get it for $10 or $20 or even free, it would be worth it.It has a nice setting for if you have an answering machine so it won't interfere when receiving faxes. The phone attached to it works fine. It has a second phone port on the side so we have a cordless phone plugged in right next to it which is nice.Hope this helps. If the price is cheap, it's worth it. Full price..not...I would keep looking!
Fit perfect. Just slid my new radio in and all screw holes fit perfectly. Made it easy. Look awesome. Still needed wire harness and antenna adapter.
It works well on windows, but it has no mac support- EG: drivers, and software integration to Skype, if you want to use a poor OS just to use this phone, I assume its a good buy. It won't be worth it until they get mac support.
After all the hype on-line about the T-amp, I had to check it out for myself. All the reports are true! This is one hot little audio amp which can not be touched for the price. If you have a portable audio device and two speakers you need to drive with it - this amp is for you. You will not be disappointed. I recommend purchasing the AC power supply as well. You can find others cheaper, but the recommended one works perfectly and insures the warrantee for the T-amp remains valid.
great unit - a little bit pricy but it does its work -.... and you can log yourself in to professional light systems on big events.just jump through the channals and try it after you found the right channal you are set up!!Fun!
Does not work as advertised, heck, it hardly works at all. It does allow control of the volume and muting so the signal path is fine - the unit just isn't suitable for controlling all equipment.Emailing the company has been a waste of time.My suggestion is to consider buying an RF equipped unit with an RF remote.
Exactly what I was looking for. Wanted a inexpensive antenna for the office, so when working late, I can plug in my thumb drive tv tuner in my laptop and enjoy some tv while working.Pulls in many channels, and makes those late nights more bearable, and without guilt, because the price is so low.I like it, you should too.
Actually, my son purchased this. He plays it at home and when we travel. It it a GREAT DVD player!! No problems, wonderful performance!!
I'm enjoying this camera. It certainly offers great value for the dollar. It probably offers the right number of features and full user controllability. I've never used a camera in which ISO and exposure are so easily and quickly modified for each shot.Considerably smaller cameras do have larger LCD displays, though you don't need the LCD to view your subject. I wonder why, since many camcorders offer a "night shot" option, Canon could not also include that on this camera. I also miss the high speed connection that is standard on many camcorders. (Firewire, and now new Firewire 800, are faster than USB 1/2.) I recommend buying one of Canon's better accessory flash units.You can purchase many Canon EF lenses very inexpensively that work fine with this camera, especially the telephotos since they don't suffer from the edge clarity drop off that older lenses can produce on digital cameras. Perhaps it is better to wait for the newer wide angles. The lens that comes with the Rebel is fine.For years Consumers Reports has surveyed readers and found that Canon camcorders are among the worst in reliability. Since technology has moved both cameras and camcorders to digital, one hopes that the same problem doesn't afflict Canon cameras like this one.
Okay, I'm not an aficionado, but I needed a good zoom lens for a Pentax k-x, which I got last year. Yes, I got the red one! I liked the k-x, but I work quite a bit outside, and need to get quality shots on my budget, and at a distance. This lens, plus the k-x's in-camera zoom editing has gotten me shots that have really wowed folks. Wonderfully crisp and warm, I took a long time to pick out a lens, and so far this one is a winner.
Price was right.Was delivered quickly.Installation simple; am running WindXP.Included is an autodownload firmware which works fine.You will have to download the lightscribe software.Drive works great, no problems whatsoever.What more can be said?
I ordered an RCA ANT3-22 outdoor TV antenna. This seller sent an indoor TV antenna. I have no use for a cheap indoor TV antenna. I recommend that you avoid this seller. THEY LIE! Avoid mrelitesales !
I got the Slingshot 200 after reading a lot of reviews on Amazon and also other sites. My immediate use was a trip to Walt Disney World. I don't have a DSLR yet, but I'm real close to making the leap so the bag was a little bit over-kill in price for me now, but I expect it to be just right as my kit grows.I was able to carry my Fuji S5000 camera and my Sony TRV 350 camcorder along with extra memory cards, spare Hi8 tapes and other necessities for a day at Disney. I did have to re-arrange the partitions inside a bit to get this to work but it wasn't a problem at all.The sling function for quick access works absolutely wonderful and the stabilizing strap makes the pack sit quietly while walking. I loosened the stabilizer just a bit and the pack only touched my back at my belt line which allowed air to flow between the pack and my back. I thought this was an added bonus. Of course the padded main strap still makes contact constantly and is a little bit hot, but not as much as a two-strap pack.I haven't held all three in my hands, but I believe the 100 would be a bit too small and the 300 a bit too large so Goldilocks and I think the 200 is Just Right!Construction is great, all zippers work flawlessly and after a full week at Disney I think the Slingshot 200 and I have a great future together.
Really like my headphones! my boyfriend uses them for Djing events, therefore, you know this is a good product.Also, I love the design that is on them!!!
It is the best one I got it with best affordable price .My friends wanted exchange of their bag with mine.I said to them amazon provides best goods now, they will go for next bag for only APC TC1000S Laptop Travel Case with Strap only.Becos it has all the features of comfort with lot of space and easy to carry.
I purchased this item over 6 months ago and it's perfect for the gym. I've dropped it on several occasions and a couple of times in the water fountain. It still works like a charm. I am very very hard on electrical equipment when I work out. The down side is that you have to really get your music from Sonic Stage, which isn't great. You have to down load music into it and then down load it to your player. Other devises you go from the cd right to your player. It takes a bit longer than necessary. The other problem is if you lose that clip devise that holds the player to your clothes while your work out, it can't be replaced. So don't loose it! The positives are that it holds a charge for a long time. I work out 5 days a week, 2 hours a day. I have to charge it once every month...maybe. It also has plenty of memory and it can hold a lot of music. It's well worth it. It's really better than a disc-man and it's not complicated to use.
Well, it seems to be up to par, everything it does it does well (and it does a lot). Comparing it to a Palm, the only thing it loses on is avaliablility of free software, Palm sweeps that area, period. Otherwise this thing is pretty slick.The two reasons I only gave it four stars, one being the audio, if you fill up a lot of memory, it starts cutting out while playing, and the dumb leather case it comes with is kinda dumb. I think they should have used a case more like the flip-up palms, or a slide off, slide on the back case much like a TI Calculator or somethin.16 MB is alright i suppose, unless you want to load the thing with music, but with the &quot;PocketPC Fun Pack&quot; thing you get for free from Microsoft, you supposedly get a 4mb flash card with extra apps, and a game or two... So i ordered it, the pac-man game was worthless on the mono screen, and the software comes on a cd-rom included anyways, so i wiped the card (which turned out to be 8 meg!! wooohooo) like a 40-50 value... so now i have 24MB so all is good...anyways, that about sums it up
We always like Tripp Lite products. This snagless molded wiring will go well in our foundry and the length is perfrect for our needs.
If you are looking for a semi-pro digital SLR that can take pictures of the family at Disney or in your professional studio, this is it. It won't break your budget, and you will be the "Apple" user of the DSLR prosumer market. (i.e., secretly envied by Canon and Nikon users, but most won't admit it!).This camera has some real positives over other manufacturer's cameras in the same class. First and foremost, it has 'anti-shake' built into the camera body. For those that don't know, this is similar to the "steadycam" technology used on consumer camcorders to help stabilize your shots. There is one big difference between Konica-Minolta's implementation and everyone else's on the market: you get anti-shake built into the body of the Maxxum 7D! What does this mean? It means virtually EVERY lense you buy is now anti-shake! Every other manufacturer makes you buy special lenses that have a similar feature built into the LENSE, not the BODY.YES, it really works to. A convenient little indicator inside the viewfinder tells you just how much anti-shake each shot is needing.Wouldn't it be great to quickly change almost any option on your DSLR camera and get back to shooting pictures without delay? Ever tried to change some feature, only to have to wade through two or three levels of menus on some small LCD? This is not only frustrating, but embarrasing! Imagine your wedding party not having to wait for you to make adjustments or you are at some sports event and the opportunity to take the picture is a one shot deal. No more! The Maxxum 7D has no top LCD. That's right...this is a positive- NO top LCD. Instead, almost every major function can be changed with a knob or button on the top or side of the camera. Yes, this presents a little bit of a learning curve. Yes, I was a little nervous about Konica-Minolta's choice to go this way in the design. I can tell you now, after less than a week of ownership, I love it!In addition, there are hundreds of lenses and accessories available for this camera, the body itself feels solid and comfortable, the 2" LCD screen on the back is enormous compared to the competition, the camera can save in RAW and JPEG format AT THE SAME TIME, and for a DSLR, it is just plain fun to shoot with.The ONLY drawback I have found is that Konica-Minolta chose 6 megapixels for this model, while some of the competing models are at 8 megapixels. Honestly, if you know photography, the difference between 6 and 8 megapixels is really non-existent to 99% of those who would view your photos. If you are trying to decide between the Canon D20 and the Maxxum 7D for example, the anti-shake feature FAR outweighs any small benefit you could get from the additional megapixels on other models. (This camera's features really should be compared with camera's like the Canon D20, and not the entry level Canon Rebel XT line).One other feature no one seems to have mentioned is the built in Depth of Field Preview button. This is a really convenient feature that allows you to check and see your depth of field before taking the shot. (Depth of field is simply how much of the background is your picture is in focus. For example, a close up portrait might have the background out of focus while a shot of the mountains will have everything in focus).Overall, this camera will meet almost any level photographer's needs. Although the controls have a small learning curve, within less than an hour of shooting you will love them. Whether you have a lot of photography experience, or almost none at all, this is one digital SLR you should really consider.
This case has been to work with me with two pdas and now my Samsung Vibrant for over three years. Gotta love a case that will last that long.
I was convinced that this device or its big brother the NZ90 would be the best thing since sliced bread for the student or businessman alike. Then I discovered Sony was up to its old proprietary tricks again by utilizing only their memory stick and no other method of storage such as the commonly used, less expensive, and easily procured CF or SD cards. When will Sony realize this type of marketing only reduces the number of sales and increases buyer animosity. Due to this tactic, I opted for the Toshiba and have not been disappointed yet.
I've gotten better acquainted with my camera. Here are my final tips. In most cases set EV to -1 and brighten the picture with the Nikon software, or if you have the sun behind the object, set EV to +1. Use manual white setting at all times, set in camera sharpening to low. Have a nice day.
I replaced 3 other sets of speakers i had in my jeep wrangler that keep going out with these and have not had any problems since and the sound is really great ,highly recommend these speakers!
Got service contract for a scanner. I did not need it the first year, but then about 2 months after the manufacturer's warranty ran out, the scanner stopped working properly. When I called them on the phone, I was surprised that I did not wait on hold forever. However, that's when the fun really began.I shipped the scanner in for repairs and never heard anything. I called newcorp up and they said they would check on things and get back to me (never happened). I called several times, and received profuse apologies and was told that they would call me back and let me know what was going on (still did not hear anything). My patience was wearing thin at this point, so I asked for the service shop where it was being repaired. I called and got voicemail serveral times... left messages... none returned (I'm noticing a pattern, now). Finally, I was able to reach someone. They told me they did not have the item (even though the tracking number showed it received). I called back, and they said they would call me back by the end of the day (I guess I never learn....).Anyway, it was found and they were troubleshooting it. I went through a lot of troubleshooting steps with them (like I had done before I even sent it in). Don't people keep records on these things? So the tech said he would check into it and see what he could do... (he also said he would do something else, but you probably can guess what this is...)I did not hear from them for the better part of two weeks, and I called the Sat. before Christmas. I got an operator, who said someone would call me before noon that day, as they would be closed after 12... no callback (surprise, surprise).I called them back on the last week in December and was informed that they would be closed until Jan 2nd, but to please leave a message.... I did, but what good that did, I don't know...I called the repair center last week, actually getting someone, but that person said that they were not sure they could get a replacement part, but they would know by Wednesday of the following week.I then called the service center for NewCorp and complained about getting the runaround. They put me on hold and apparently contacted the service center as well. I was then told that the part had been ordered (from overseas), and would take at least two weeks to come in....I just think it's pretty ridiculous to get a service contract and wait 2-3 months (and that may be optimistic) to get a working product back.If I could give this company a negative score, I would. I absolutely will NEVER buy a service contract from them again...
This is a wonderful printer. Ships with full ink cartridges which is a big deal! Price can't be beat, and it lives up to the HP name for quality. Takes seconds to install the drivers and set up the printer (I have mine as a network printer). Works on my MacBook perfectly, even has a great little icon for the Dock when printing! Couldn't ask for anything more.
Okay... in a previous review, I gave it a 4 star rating &amp; sung many praises. Well, I guess I spoke too early. Soon after writing the review, a problem showed up. I could watch movies in widescreen mode, but when I changed it to 4:3, there were vertical green lines all over the screen. Tried adjusting all settings, but no change. I could still watch movies in widescreen with no problems, but this unit wasn't worth keeping if it wasn't fully functioning. I tried e-mailing &amp; calling AcomData... talk about customer service, or the lack of that is. And when they finally did respond, via e-mail, they said that they have never had such happen and they couldn't duplicate the problem. Oh well, I returned the unit anyways... I like it for it's tablet style design, size, and feel. Too bad this product has flaws which seem to show up after you've owned it for a while. FYI... this same portable DVD player is also being sold under the name Coby.
The sound quality with these ear clips is just too average for it be of any use. There are a lot of other great ear clips out on the market with superior sound quality and the Maxell ear clips simply does not stand out from the competitors. The ear clips can also be a bit difficult to put on when a customer first uses it, it is rather uncomfortable. I was expecting better from these brand of ear clips and, sadly, I was rather disappointed with the sound quality when I first used it. When I go to the gym to work out on the treadmills, there is a TV attached to the treadmills so I bring these ear clips along with me to listen. I was surprised at how I have to jack up the volume, often times in the high 80's to the maximum 100, just to get a decent sound. And when I listen to music on YouTube, I generally have to listen to the music at maximum level to get average sound quality. The few pluses are these clips do seem durable and if you take care of it can last a long time. So that's a plus. But if you think you're getting a bargain for these pair of ear clips, you're not. It is the old saying of you get what you paid for.
Three pictures are show. Are all three available for the price. Are the cartridges manufactured by Brother? Or are they new compatible unite, remanufactured, or reconditioned? The buyer may get a surprise.
I have bought this product..., and have been using it for about 2 months. It's an amazing product , much more beautiful than the Palm IIIxE . The only problem , that i just discovered now , it's that the Visor don't ship with Flash ROM memory. That means that you can't upgrade his OS ( that is a modified version of the Palm OS 3.1 ). This could or could not be a problem for you guys . If you are a expert user ( like me ! ) , this sure will make you very angry ( when the new versions of the Palm OS , like the 3.5 , ships out , and you will not be able to use it! ) If you are just a regular user , this could affect you little or nothing.
I bought this as a spare to travel with and to sync at home. I leave my other cable at work.Pro:-Standard USB plug so it doesn't crowd out other plugs in our computer or our 4-port hub-Built in "sync" button on the end that attaches to the Palm is handy-Firm connection to the palm-Good cable lengthCon:-Black connector hard to see, would like a gray or white option-No cover for the palm connection end, be wary of damaging the exposed pinsBottom line: recommended.
The new Logitech mouse, VX Revolution, is by far the best I have owned. What's the big deal? How special can a mouse get? For one thing, this one has so much functionality and refines key features for the modern mouse. First of all, the scroll wheel on this mouse rocks. Rather than operating in staggered scrolling, this scroll wheel allows for more sensitive control - it isn't very resistant to momentum so with a little bit of force, you can scroll through a lot of screen space with one good motion. I think the scroll wheel is the best recent feature of new mice, and this scroll-wheel dominates all others. It somehow "senses" whether you need line-by-line scrolling or fast-scrolling, don't ask me how, and for the most part it works wonderfully. Also, the usual function of pressing the scroll wheel down (where you would get those up and down arrows on the screen, and then moving the mouse up or down scrolls up or down on the document) is rendered redundant by the dynamic nature of this mouse's scroll wheel. So replacing it is a really handy feature where pressing the scroll wheel effectively duplicates the effect of pressing Alt+tab (allowing you to switch through different windows very efficiently). In my work I often need to quickly cut-and-paste between different documents and this makes it very smooth and easy. Also useful are the zoom-in and zoom-out buttons on the mouse, for use with basically any software with zooming features - Adobe Acrobat for example, and IE - which is good because my eyes are horrible and a lot of newer webpages use quite small fonts. You can actually change the buttons features also, so you can make the zoom buttons do cut-and-paste (very handy) or other functions. There are also the Back and Forward buttons on the side of the mouse, which is handy as well. Perhaps best of all, there is an integrated search button on the mouse - if you highlight a word or a phrase, you can hit the search button and perform an immediate search through the search engine to which you've linked this feature. Very handy! Naturally I chose Google, and combined with the IE Google toolbar, you become a deadly searching MONSTROSITY! The mouse is super-comfortable in its ergonomics, and despite all its features, it feels _really_ small and loosely snug in your hand and all the buttons are located intuitively. Its contours are so nice you don't really even _hold_ the mouse - you just kind of rest your hand on it and when you move your hand, the mouse smoothly follows beneath. As to the connection, it's awesome. I previously had an infrared mouse that was vastly inferior to the laser-based interface with this device (it too was Logitech, actually). With a small USB connection, the signal transmits without a hitch. And it's almost stupid how far away from your computer you can sit and still move your cursor with the mouse! This actually comes in handy if you have your computer hooked up to your TV in any manner. You can sit on the couch, away from your desk, and control, fr'instance, your media center with the mouse on the side table or on a surface on your lap. Additionally, the unit only requires one AA battery rather than two, which is a big plus. Pretty crazy! I give the VX Revolution the highest recommendation possible for a mouse.
No problem with it in my grafic desing PC. (Intel 945 motherboard)Install nvidia CD drivers and the fan work very quiet.----------------Ning&uacute;n problema en mi PC de dise&ntilde;o. (Intel 945 tarjeta madre)Instalando los drivers nvidia del CD hace que el ventilador trabaje bien silencioso.Thx amazon !!!
I bought this a year ago refurbished for $100. It's now been all over the world, taken thousands of luscious images, and is light to carry, doesn't eat batteries, and has a boatload of features if you take time to work through the manual. They've tried, but the menus onscreen are not completely intuitive so a few hours with the manual are vital. When this guy dies, I'll be buying exactly the same model.
Ignore the low marks from stupid reviewers who complain about shipping time or the fact that the Apex doesn't include a universal remote -- shipping time isn't the fault of Apex, and no DVD player includes a universal remote. There are plenty of other reasons to dislike this DVD/VCR combo, and let's focus on those.I too had the same problems as another reviewer from NY -- the LCD tape counter didn't work properly, the tape player would make noises sometimes, and there was a loud crackle from the speaker once while playing back a DVD. Most distubing was the apparent overload of the DSP (digital signal processor) on a DVD that had a lot of &quot;action&quot; -- the DVD player wasn't able to handle all the data and the display showed color bands and distorted images for a millisecond. Overall the quality of the unit just does not seem to be that high. If you get one and it doesn't have these problems out of the box, you might be okay, but then again you might not. And with only a 90 day warranty, you may be out $100+ in just a couple of months. Even though there's just a chance that I got a bad unit, I decided that it wasn't worth the risk of it blowing out, nor the hassle of returning another one again. I decided to return this one, spend a little more and get a brand name I can trust.
I bought this DVD player for my husband for Christmas 2001. We used it very little until the last six months. I agree with the other reviewers that the control actions are agonizingly slow, but I could live with that. Then we started to have problems where it skip and freeze up -- periodically at first then frequently. Now it has stopped working entirely. This DVD player was a complete waste of money.
If you're looking for a reasonably priced, next generation HD TV (Ready), Toshiba's Widescreen cannot be beat. No need to go straight to HDTV, since we are a few years away from complete broadcasts in HDTV, it is nice to know that with the addition of a simple box (which will come down in price over the next few years, so why pay high prices today).My recommendation, if you do not have a DVD player...Stop reading this and go buy one now. It is the best compliment to this TV, followed by surround sound.Good LuckLAW
I have not used the radio much and already the turning button falls off. You can hear fm music when on short wave. I bought another antena and still do not pick up much of anything
I gave it 5 stars because I don't own it an wanted to be fair,but I do own cabletogo 2m dvi cable and it's a spectacular picture I have on my toshiba 30hf83 30&quot; hdtv which is slightly better than the component I had hooked up earlier.My point is the cabletogo I believe is under $15dls and has a higher data transmission rate which I believe is above 9mbps dual link and the monster above 5mbps,so it's just something to think about,why waste $99dls.
I bought this battery for a Canon 30D and can take around a thousand pic's on one charge. Very happy with the battery's performance.
loses brightness after a few hours, then too dark to see on screen adjust tools-- then resets every time you turn it off-remote control is ridiculous--the secret service guy carrying the &quot;football&quot; with the president has less steps to program a nuclear strike than a panasonic user to brighten his tv
This is a simple to use gadget that really makes you aware of the necessity of holding the lag in the downswing and the correct angles at the top of the backswing and in the follow through. Daily practice is best to ingrain the swing into "muscle memory". Having said all this, I found it helpful to have a couple of lessons from a golf pro in addition, because there can be other aspects of the swing that can still be incorrect despite the correct plane, for example weightshift, tempo, synchronization etc.
I will never throw away my money on Linksys again. Overpriced with marginal signal range. Every router I have owned from Linksys magically quits working one year after the warranty expires. In order to get it working again you have to call their customer service department whcih charges you $40 to walk you through the set up again. Even though their CS is efficient in getting your router back up and running, it will not only cost you money, it will cost you time because you will be on the phone for hours, these people are like monkeys on drugs or foreign robots! Yes Comcast is overpriced but they were able to supply me with a router with better range and faster speeds for $10. Plus they offer free support on the router for as long as I have my internet through them. My last Linksys router made it to the garbage but not before I beat the living $^*#%^& out of it with a hammer! If I could give this ZERO stars I would but I guess the lowest you can go is ONE star.
RECEIVED DVD PLAYER, INSTALLED SAME IN COMPUTER, WORKS GREAT. SOLVED AN OLD PROBLEM I HAD WITH AUDIO OUTPUT. NO COMPLAINTS AM SATISFIED.SON
works great, the first one I recieved had a slight defect, but amazon took really good care of me and appologized many times and sent me a new one for free. great cammera and even better customer service.
i really like this portable dvd, because i use it to play video-music with a 4GB usb memory and i can store about 80 video-songs, im gona buy a 8GB usb memory now that they are cheaper, with this memory you don't scratch DVD's and you can delete and add new songs easily, i download'em from youtube and convert them to divx, you can also make folder for the songs and it recongnize'em and play the folder that you want, something else wath i did is that i conect the audio from the DVD to the car stereo spekers, you need somebody that knows how to do this job and you need to plan a good area to hold the DVD so it will not be in your way.
you stated it fit a 17" lap-top...it doesn't and now I have it and it doesn't fit
I bought this product exclusivly to use for the new H.A.W.X game. and what a perfect joystick. my 1st ever and im very happy and satisfiedmoney well worth spent
I have the U.S. version of this camcorder and I must stay it is technology at its finest: the best combination of features, video quality, low light quality and price in the Sony line over the past five years - it's the best deal that Sony has offered in this category. The DCR-TRV38 offers excellent video performance, impressive low light performance and offers a nice manual focus ring. The superior low light performance of the DCR-TRV38 wins out over all other camcorders under $1,000
Bought this fan to cool a Dell StudioXPS 9000. You can hear the fan a little bit but it's not annoying at all and moves quite a bit of air. The fan is a little bit loose in the slot but nothing to really be concerned about. If the brackets in your computer are the screw-down type the fan won't be loose at all.The cord from the fan is about 8" long and may not reach your power plugs: you may need a short extension cable. If you have a recent machine with SATA connectors you will need a SATA to Molex adapter which you can buy here on Amazon. This fan has the Molex older style power connectors.My machine has a raid controller and the battery on it was overheating. I bought this fan to cool it down and it worked perfect.
I rely on printing most of the worksheets and projects from my classroom printer because our District's print shop is so expensive! I buy 2 of these cartridges each school year and they easily take care of what I need.
The piece simply does not fit the Nikon N90. I would not recomend this merchant!!!!!
You will need this or a laser collimater for any fast (f8 or faster) Newts. If they aren't perfectly collimated, they lose a lot of their capability.
I am using this camera under the right side mirror of my motorhome so I can cover the large blind spot on that side. It functions very well in the respect.
This is the best set of cordless headphones that I have bought. I've owned 3 others. Finally the hiss is gone. Overall the sound is excellent,but the bass response could be a little better. I find the Auto On when you put them on to be very cool. I minor issue is that these are "line of sight" headsets, meaning that you have to stay in direct sight of the transmitter. Other cordless headsets that have owned allowed me walk around the house and still hear the program, this comes in handy when you need to go the somewhere else in the house but don't want to loose any of the dialogue. However this is a small tradeoff when you factor in the good sound and the hiss free trasmission of these Sony headsets.
I bought this board from another vendor in Feb 07, along with a Core 2 Duo E6600. Despite was the only other reviewer stated, the 1.0 release BIOS revision for the Abit IN9 32X board supports C2Ds right out of the box, and 45nm C2Ds with the latest 1.4 BIOS. Also, the other reviewer refers to the Abit IN9 board as an Asus board. Asus and Abit are two different companies, and Asus makes some outstanding boards in their own right.Initially, I had the board running with a Radeon X1900XT, later with a 2900XT. I prefer Radeons to Geforces, I seem to have better luck with them. Unfortunately, this prevents any dual video card solutions, with the exception of the Radeon 3870X2 which is a single card dual GPU solution.At first, I had this board running with 2x1GB sticks of Mushkin DDR2-800 RAM, later I added another 2x1GB of Corsair. With both 2GB and 4GB of RAM, I experienced no stability or other problems.In fact, my only real problem with this board are that it only sports 6 SATA 3GB connectors, but I admit thats only going to effect a small minority of users.I plan on upgrading my E6600 to an E8400 in the next few months, which will likely be my final upgrade for this board. The next generation Intel CPUs will have the memory controller on die, requiring a new chipset and socket. And I decide to go the AMD route, I'd need a new motherboard regardless.
This usage monitor is perfect for those that want to keep track of how much they're spending by keeping that machine plugged in. I've quickly dropped my monthly electric bill by 25% just by shutting down the power hungry gadgets over night and while I'm at work. You'd be amazed at how much you're spending by running your electronics 24/7! Get a handle on how much by investing in this monitor.The only downside is that my monitor had false readings on it after about a month. Even when nothing was plugged into it the usage would increase. After a quick email w/ the company they sent me a new one free of charge and it works good as new. I'm always lending this monitor out to friends.
it has got to be the best camera ever, i cant find anything wrong with it. i use it at parties and the results are amazing. my close friend has the nikon 40D and i think this one takes the lead with its performance.BUY IT, you wont regret it, plus its cheaper here than any store around me.[...]
About a month ago I purchased the Kensington 33199 Digital FM Transmitter and auto charger for my ipod and its GREAT!!! It came rather quickly through the mail and was easy to use. I simply plugged it in, using 90.5 fm... I live on the southside of Atlanta and travel through all areas of Georgia without any static or losing signal. The volume and bass are excellent. I would strongly recommend this product for anyone who is looking to use their ipod and get the sounds from a cd!
is a very good memory card for digicams. I recommend it for all digital cameras users. The good for small capacity cards is that format, and download pictures is faster than bigger ones.
I have Cingular Sync. I bought this mainly for listening to the music. It is fine with the music quanity. However, the phone quanity is not so good. The other end can't hear me well.
I had to return this filter, but only because I made the mistake and wanted a clear/skylight filter. Anything that B&W makes tends to be high quality. But, of course, you get what you pay for. I did use the filter for several shots in bright sunlight, and found it to be very effective against glare, if that's what you are looking for. I strongly recommend it.
I needed a spare battery for my wife's digital camera, and checked out the local prices for it. Then I went on Amazon and found the same brand/same rating battery for MUCH less. I bought two, and they arrived exactly as advertised. They work great and I would recommend this product to anyone.
The microphone itself has great quality for it's price, but the design was rather poor. after having it for about a month, the base of the microphone started to crack. at first, i thought nothing of it, untill the it snapped in half, with the only thing connecting the microphone to the stand was some wire.
Being new to the PDA ballgame, I can only speak from a Helio User's perspective, but thus far (1 week) I really dig my Helio. I do lots of driving in my job, and the voice recorder has been extremely valuable to me for taking notes in my car. And so far the Helio has 95% of the fetures I need. The grafitti is good, and I have had few problems with the O/S. I hope this platform catches on as an attractive alternative to the Palm world, and applications keep on coming. The Helio doesn't feel as tough as the Palm counterparts, but the test of durability will come with time. If you don't feel like spending $...+ for a PDA, but you need a PDA, I whole-heartidly endorse the Vtech Helio, as one of the better PDA's on the market at any price. p.s. I bought the clear Helio, as it's $... cheaper, go figure?
this was my frist lens when i got my D90... it is great in low light(obviously), the autofocus is very fasy and it is good for out door and indoor tight shots. can't take shots to close to your subject, and not ideal for turning your camera on yourself to try to take a self-shot... may just get your eye balls. but that is easily worked around with a tripod and wireless remote if self portaits is your thing. price is very reasonable, even with my other more expensive lenses.. i will still turn to this lens for certain shots because of the particular quality and feel to a photo it can produce. it is a very small lens, so it can seem pretty fragile... but treat it with respect, and you will get plenty of use from it.
2nd pair returned first. same problem with 2nd set, only one ear works. son said he will keep anyway. I buy a ton from amazon and never had a problem until this Christmas. Two issues so far, hope this is an anomoly. I advise to choose a different product for headphones.
$125 is price for BOTH speakers mind you, and these are top-notch quality Canadian constructed bipoles. Definitely pleased with the value of this set. They also come with holes in the back so you don't have to buy a wall mount (I had to return a pair of wall mounts I bought from Amazon after I got these). Highly recommended for any sound system. I placed these bipoles on the back wall of my 5.1 system, one foot from the ceiling, and about three feet above my listening position (as recommended from the audiophile forums). The wrap around effect it has going is truely amazing. I had these for over a month now, and they really shine after they've been broken in. Just make sure you calibrate your speakers' delay and volume properly. Very proud of this purchase and will buy from Fluance again if given the opportunity.
I purchased this surge protector based on the great reviews. The unit I recieved worked fine for about two weeks, then the plugs on one side of the unit stopped providing power. With 5 of the 10 outlets not functional I contacted Tripp Lite regarding a replacement and they provided great support. Just one round of email communication and within a day or so my replacement unit was on its way to me. They didn't need me to return the defective one, so that saved me some time and effort.That was all great and the replacement seems to work fine, but the problem is it's not the same thing that I ordered. The unit here has 10 outlets and the replacement sent to me only 8 (product pictured here:Tripp Lite TLP810NET Protect It! Surge Protector/Suppressor 8-outlet (3 Transformers) 10ft Cord 3240 Joules.) I don't want to bother with getting another replacement and can live with the missing two outlets, but it would have been nice to recieve a replacement unit that was the same as what I ordered. I'll still probably go with Tripp Lite products in the future though, it's not often that customer support is as good as theirs.
This is one of the best binocular out there for its price. Highly recommended.
I've had the same problem with my original sportster radio and the light flickering out. Thankfully mine was under warranty but unfortunately it took 3 mos to get my new radio from Sirius. They said it was due to alot of customers coming in and not enough radios to go out. Basically it was poor customer service and that's it. They gave me every excuse in the book. But I still love the radio and the stations. Sirius just needs to get their customer service in shape.
The Belkin HDMI cable is a good purchase for TVs that are HDMI compatible. The HD shows are incredible using Belkin HDMI.
Back around 03 this camara was so far ahead of others , the pictures I took with mine stand up to 12 megs easy as far as image apperance. The only reason Ive updated was for movies. I still have it and it still works great,25,000 pictures later. The new Fujs have lost the edge they once had.
I like this power strip. The designers thought this one out. It works great and provides lots of outlets. It allows you to plug in larger block type plugs on the outside, and normal plugs on the inside.
I received these Slim Jewel Cases really quickly. They are exactly as I expected and I would order them again. Packaged nicely too.
I had never though to cover my original Gibson pickups...but these go right over, you solder them in two places. One important thing to note, the neck pickup and the bridge pickup require different covers, due to pole spacing......if you don't understand what I just said....do not attempt this yourself. Otherwise these are PERFECT.
I cannot say any more than the Energizer Bunny says, &#34;It keeps going and going and going and going and going.&#34;
This camcorder is packed with features including the stabilizer and a color LCD screen, and it is amazingly easy to use. I learned how to use all of its features in under an hour. What I am most impressed with about this camcorder is the picture quality. Compared with other Hi-8, 8mm, &amp; VHS-C camcorders in the store, this model has the best picture quality, comparable to a digital camcorder. At home, I have filmed under the worst lighting conditions, and all of my home videos always turn out beautifully. I highly recommend this model and all other Sony models.
was of no use whatsever apparently the signal must be almost perfect to begin with
Well, it is indeed a cable, and it works.
Not a fan of these cables at all. I have had better quality out of RadioShack brand. The cable gauge is very low quality and they are very thin cables. Don't be fooled by the image attached with this product as the plug connectors are very low quality as well. The casing seems very cheap and doesn't stay secured. The cables are not gold plated really at all. Only a fraction of the TRS and RCA is gold plated and they sound terrible. Save your money and buy just about anything else.
Logitech Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal RemoteA great remote if you like bells and whistles. However, it doesn't support z-wave technology so if you want to control lights, blinds, or thermostat forget it. Ended up buying the 890Pro which is a much better product for about the same price.Still need to buy the RF extender but you get a lot of options for light control, etc. Also with a software update from BOSE it will control your BOSE system. At last---getting rid of all those remotes!
The only problem with this product is not losing it. It looks just like a pen so I keep it in my camera case or one of them and it still finds it's way back to the junk drawer in the kitchen. I used it this weekend with great results in brushing off the pine pollen and coastal mist of rugged Mendocino California. I only use it on my filters and leave my lenses to a soft cloth. The problem with the pen is that with any brush - if you don't blow on the brush before using it for cleaning, a particle stuck to the brush could damage your lens. A blow dryer to the brush, gentle no heat before my photo day is great. Ordered a second to clean the keyboards of my macs where I eat even though I know better. Simple is not ineffective here.
I bought this, and my uncle got it for me ... I had some problems with the voltage, but it's not their fault. When I finally attached it on, I was nicely surprised. ... doesn't give a photo, but you can find one at http://www.memorex.com/images/products/upload/rf5000_lg.jpg The optical mouse works very good, and there are no communication problems. BUY IT TILL IT'S AVAILABLE
this one speaker livened up my surrond sound. great at reproducing vocies for movies and music.cant believe i got this speaker for the price
I have had this camera for over 2 weeks now and am very impressed with the photo quality and the wide range of shooting options available. The camera has a solid feel to it and the sliding lens cover not only protects the lens but doubles as an on/off switch. The feature rich menu and settings are candy to anyone who is interested in exploring the creative elements of digital photography. The automatic setting turns the camera into a no-brainer point and shoot for the neophyte. My wife took the camera to a childrens choir performance with about 30 seconds of instruction and came home with some GREAT pictures. The ability to pop out the CF card and put it in my notebook computer's Type II slot helps save the camera battery when I want to download photos. The sound recording feature and video are handy when you want to capture an action event. Overall I'm very impressed with this camera. Kudos to Canon.
With the price of new lenses going up all the time, it's in your best interest to spend a few more bucks to protect them. UV haze filters do a great job for very few extra dollars. I have them on both of my new Canon L lenses. They were put on as soon as I took them out of the box. With 25 years of professional photography experience under my belt, I highly recommend this product.
My iPod 30G is a good older model. Since it came with no manual or instructions and since this is my first iPod I haven't figured out some things yet, but I use it often, especially when working out. Nice sound quality.
I picked up this storage device for a recent trip, and it was great to have. This unit makes it easy to download from flash media cards. If you're a traveling digital photographer you gotta have an external storage device as a back up for photos, and this one is great unit to have. The price is right especially in relation to the pricier Epson devices. It also does double duty as a media player, for those MP3s/videos that you want to access on the long flights.Just two minor points: 1 - There's a small joy stick that sticks out - it's easy to accidentally press this button if the unit is in a shirt pocket.2 - I wish the carrying case was a bit bigger, so it could stash the usb cable and small ear plugs.Other than that this is a great unit to carry around.....
I don't understand the other users' comments about size of thebag, it seems to fit the camera perfectly plus has a littlepouch on the front for cards, etc. My complaint about thebag is the clasp to get into the camera compartment, verypainful to get the clasp predictably undone, the processof undoing the clasp results for me in anger and frustration.
i received this from santa. really nice camera. i used it a ton on new year's eve and it performed wonderfully. we were at a low light concert and the shots turned out great. it is really easy to get the hang of and within a week i am using most of the advanced features.my only worry is hoping the touch screen holds up. fingers crossed.
Well where do I begin? After a month of use, the battery stopped working. Contacted Canon via email. They replied battery is not under warranty. Would you like to buy another one? Please.6 months later. I started transferring video to my computer only to find out this stupid camera eats tapes. I have lost two tapes so far. One of them was my son's birth!!!!The eating tapes issue is a major problem with this unit. They have known about it and continue to ignore it. Do a search on "zr40 tape problems" to see what I am talking about. There are even more results on sister product, zr10. I will never buy a product from Canon again. They are idiots for doing this to their customers.
This is a fine filter, it protects my glass nicely. Good quality and does the job. I would recommend it.
I ordered a mustang mt-arm2, but got a mustang mv-arm2. am left holding the bag as the vendor has yet to acknowledge mistake, provide me with return mailing label, or return my money.
Don't waste your time with products from Grandtec or StarTech. They are both Chinese based companies that provide very cheap / low quality solutions for VGA - Component video conversion. They also have almost non-existent tech support - which you cannot really fault them for given the price point of the product. People have unreasonable expectations for the support you should get for such a cheap consumer oriented product. This is a very complicated conversion process with so many variables that they would go out of business if they provided white glove support to every do-it-your selfer who tries to set this up on their own. I am an AV professional and do this for a living so I say this with both knowledge and experience. VGA and compononet video are two very different video formats and it requires a bit of technology and precision to convert the signal properly. These products often don't work at all except for a VERY narrow range of resolutions. Component video is expecting an exact resolution AND 60 Hz scan rate and if it doesn't get it from your computer, it basically won't be happy. Even if these products do work, the resolution will be very poor - akin to a VCR tape and almost worthless for reading text in documents, presentations, or web pages. If you want to read text on your HDTV over component video, you need to purchase the Key Digital KD-VA5 for [...]. It's a real product designed by real engineers. We use this product to distribute VGA signals to multiple HDTV setups in high-end homes and corporate installations. There is still some signal degradation but perfectly readable for web browsing.This product gets two stars because it does "work". Just understand the honus is on you to figure it out and that you will never get more than "barely acceptable" video.
Nice resolution picture. Good magnification and brightness. Can take picture or video clip.
The cable works well but be careful. I easily managed to break one of the pins inside the plug. The fact that it still work confounds me.
I was pleasantly surprised when I received the HK speaker system. This system is pleasant to the eyes. Let's face it, if your going to put something like this on the walls in your main area for viewing tv/movies, then it better look nice. The small speakers are easy to mount on the wall if you desire, probably no farther then 1 inch from the wall. They are black lacquer finish, like an expensive piano looks. They aren't big to where everyone notices them on the wall, except when I fire them up with the Onkyo 606 I use to drive them with. They seem well-built and durable.The subwoofer is kind of big, but really beautiful if you plan to expose it to the public view. Some choose to put it somewhere it can't be seen, but i put it right next to the entertainment system, especially since the shiny black finish matches the Mitsubishi tv. It's a powered sub so you plug it into the wall. That gives you a few options if you decide to use other applications instead of just home theater.I am really impressed by the clarity of the speakers, especially when it comes to the highs. The bass can really thump if you like that stuff. Since it is a powered sub, it has adjustments on the back that allow the user to simply set it up to their taste. Pairing with the 606, I allowed the receiver to use its own capabilities to adjust the system for the size and shape of my room. When the test was done, the speakers were adjusted automatically to the aesthetics of the room and sound wonderful. I am really satisfied with the sound system.In conclusion, as an entry level speaker system goes, the HK fits the bill. However, the driver you use is extremely important. Drive these with a quality receiver/amp and you'll be very happy. The price is well worth it, and you'll get something that puts you at the top of the entry level home theater group.
Cable worked as advertised, very solid built cable, I didn't have any problems using the cable.
The TomTom One leather carrying case is decent as far as portability but it seems to focus more on elegance rather than protection. Although it has a very durable leather exterior it lacks any padding or hard-cover shield against accidental drops and falls. Also the wallet-style snap on this product is a magnetic design which I found sort of questionable considering the magnetic snap sits directly on top of the TomTom LCD screen when secured inside the carrying case. I'm not sure if the magnet is strong enough to cause any damage to the screen, but this feature left me shaking my head.However, some buyers (myself included) may be tempted by the luxurious black leather design and overall sleekness of the product. It has a very nice feel with an attractive appearance. The durable design is a definite plus and the carrying strap (which is also black leather) is very convenient but don't expect to carry it around your wrist. The strap itself is rather short which makes for a difficult time trying to maneuver it over your knuckles. This coming from a man with small hands. I've found it's a lot easier just carrying this case by the hand rather than trying to fight the strap over my knuckles every time I exit my car.The original TomTom One carrying case and strap (which is half the price) is much better suited for travel. It fully envelopes the TomTom One with protective padding and uses a zipper rather than magnets to close shut. Still this product gets an average review mainly due to it's durability and quality.
After installing new HD to replace original 40G HD - installed using Seagate Disk Wizard the image file of original drive - system booted up and recognized 80G HD. Very smooth operation!Note - my original HD was almost full - hence need for new one - but part of problem was the automatic IBM backups that was using a lot of HD space - once deleted the backups - more room on new HD.
Great product. I used it on a trip to Canada recently and it was very helpful, especially when navigating through the complicated highway system in Toronto.
The pictures are sharp and beautiful. I'm mainly using Mode 2 on IS.I can finally bring in those birds up close.
it's all good except that it doesn't hold a tremendous amount on the recorder.
I must say I was pleasantly surprised at how well this works. And you cannot beat the price. With the rebate it didn't cost me a penny! I like that the screen is protected as well as the rest of the ipod, It would be nice if they had something to protect the controls as well. All in all a good purchase.
This product was a complete disappointment. We bought it because we trusted the Samsung name and were so pleased with our Samsung LED TV. From the very beginning this product had many "bugs". It would often freeze up when we tried to play a DVD or when we tried to watch movies via the internet streaming. Many times it wouldn't even read the disc. Finally after growing tired of battling the blu ray player every time we wanted to watch a movie, we returned the product.
This is a great product which compares with Apple memory costing 6 times as much. I have been using it for months now without any failure. I have even installed OSx without any "cannot verify base system" errors. I highly recommend this as an alternative to the OEM's high prices.
does what it is suppose to do at a reasonable price. Would recommend it!! Keeps my kindle fire's screen much cleaner
Pretty good picture quality for 20 bucks! I expected a lot of chromatic aberrations, ghosting, focusing problems, and collimation issues. None of these really seem to be showing themselves.Pros:Pretty decent and bright picture (even in twilight, these have 5mm exit pupil, which is probably optimal)The priceComes with a small compass (yeah, not marching grade, but will do in an emergency)Left and right eye can be focused differently (my right eye is +0.2)Multicoated lensesCons:Cheap look and feelCould be a bit sturdierEye cups could be softerWould be nice if protective pieces were attached permanentlyStrap could be nicer (hey, that one IS replaceable)While these are not Carl Zeiss, they are not 800 dollars, either. Please consider the cost.
Griffin 2001-ADB iMate/Universal ADB to USB adapterThe Apple Data Bus-- ADB-- is a outmoded interface for older Macintoshes; superseded by the USB, it is slower and was never used for anything besides mice & keyboards.Its cable though was-- it became the standard for SVHS, which split the composite video into luminance & chroma, but that's another story for these dark evenings of the soul.The Griffin 2001-ADB iMate/Universal ADB to USB adapter by Griffin Technology is a flashback to those times for those of us who used & loved the Apple "Ergo" keyboard or the Kensington Turbo Track Ball-- which is why I bought one.It worked as though nothing had changed, but note I only used it on a Mac keyboard & the trackball, in System 10,7.Windows users, being the lame-Os one expects, may have a different experience, about which which I'll write later.
The ETX Camera Adapter #64 screws into the port at the back of tour ETX telescope. You can use it with the ETX90, ETX105, and ETX125 telescope or spotting scope to attach your 35mm film camera. There is one thing you still need, a T-ring for your specific camera's bayonet or screw mount. The adapter can be adjusted for a longer or shorter focal length by removing or replacing one of the two tubes that screw into each other. Due to the ETXs' long focal length and &quot;slow&quot; optics (f/14-f/15), exposures will need to be longer than with a normal lens, or faster telescope. This means your mount needs to be very sturdy. A cheap tripod may not be adequate. Also, since this adapter gives no provision for guiding, long exposure astrophotos (with the telescopes) will be impractical. One could mount a ETX90 piggyback on an ETX125... but a different arrangement would probably make more sense. But this adapter is great for birder, or to shoot the moon, or the brighter planets. Or tor those long distance shots, where you can't get close enough to your target. You can also shoot the sun with an appropriate solar filter (remove the finder before attempting this, or you could burn/blind yourself, as well as cook your finder).
Very large big laptop fits easily in it. Lots of pockets and slots for other items. Strong strap to carry and handles when I got it I thought I got an 100.00 bag not one for 30.00. Would recommend this bag.
This is a decent product but if at any time you need to deal with TomTom support pay the extra money and buy another brand. They are defint. extremely bad.
It was a nice affordable player while it lasted but today it suddenly stopped being able to read any disc. The message reads 'no disc'. This is my second encounter with a bad TOSHIBA DVD player. The other one, owned by my relative is just fussy and stops whenever it feels like it. No more TOSHIBA DVD players for me!UPDATE: Customer support recommended to unplug the player for a few minutes but that didn't solve the problem. Being too stingy to pay for repairs or buying a new one I opened this player and 1) cleaned the lens with a fine paintbrush and 2)disconnected and connected back a flat flexible cable that goes from the dvd drive to the 'motherboard'. One of the things or both did the trick and the player is working again so I can give back a few stars and reserve a star for myself too :)
Lexmark is the only brand ink cartridge I use. This fills my need for colored ink.
Works as advertised. Upgraded my eyepiece on my DSLR along with the Nikon FM eyepiece eyecup. Helps keep the light out when you are shooting outside in bright sunlight. Highly recomended.
Very happy w/this flash. I use to supplement my sB-800 as a remote flash. It set up w/out a hitch and works as described. I have not used it as my main flash and do not intend to, so I will not comment on that.
These headphones are beyond comparison in either comfort or fidelity. The frequency response is far beyond anything I've ever owned before - reinvigorating my fascination with even my favorite media through illumination of a new abundance of sound.These are not the headphones a moody teenager would buy to disappear into; the open can design which is so pivotal to its function does not overly dampen any ambiance. Rather these headphones are more suitably consumed in an environment that respects your ears as much as the headphones themselves do.If you're considering it: buy these headphones and never worry about looking back. Even without a proper amplifier the improvement in quality is palpable, and they feel like little pillows on your ears.
i have two maxtor drives that workes great - western i have donot work ineeded a change
This system is a great deal for the price. The sound is crisp and clear. I have noticed no distortion. The sound is powerful and great seperation when watching dvds or anything broadcast in dolby. Some reviews say the system gets somewhat distorted when high volume levels are used...well how loud can you play and enjoy it anyways? You arent going to play a movie at max volumn anyways. There are 2 optical jacks which is more then any brand name HTIB system offers. For pure sound from your cable box or dvd player, optical is your best source. You can connect 8 speakers, multi rca jacks and componant jacks means you cant get better connection quality. If your going to pay 300 bucks for a Home theater system, you should spend a few bucks more on better speaker wires and optical jacks to get the best sound possible, This thing is heavy and I hope the solid build means good quality. The speakers that come with it are 6 ohm so you get alot of the high tones. A switch on the back of the receiver allows you to switch to 8 ohm speakers if you so desire. I didn't see any other brand for this price which allowed this. You can allways get different speakers if you arn't satisfied with these speakers. The speakers that do come with it are good quality and definatly do the job. The sub woofer does all the wall shaking it brags to do. You do have to power on the sub woofer and it has its own seperate volumn control. This is good for if it ever breaks, you can get a new woofer without having to get a new sytem, the bad thing is remembering to turn it on. This system offers many different pre set tone selctions to enjoy movies or concerts with different effects... I have found this feature to be a plus. This system does not include a dvd player which in a way is good. In a complete system if the dvd player goes down, your whole system is done with. You can always get a good dvd player for 50 bucks or so. I recomend getting one with an optical jack to achieve best sound proccesing possible. You are getting a brand name audio company product. Although it is low end price wise, doesnt mean low end quality. I recomend it for the features it offers and for the quality. Having a HTIB even if it is low end is better than having none at all.
At $20 this was a great amp. At the current list price of $88 [It's amazing how much the price of this unit keeps wandering around], it's not reasonable. The connectors are cheap, the volume control is imprecise and last I checked, it only works with a SPECIFIC power supply that Sonic Impact alone will sell you, or batteries. (They designed it to fail to work with standard adapters, which is unforgivable. The chip they use inside is happy with anyone's high current 12v power supply.)The Tripath ("class T") chip amp they use is a nice little device that does a surprisingly good job of producing 5-6W of very clear sound. If you try to make the amp deliver 15W, the sound quality becomes awful. (When they use these chips in high end TVs, they limit the output to 10W). And even at this amp's best, it does NOT rival high end gear. It's good. But if you have good speakers and listen to uncompressed music in a quiet room, you can hear this amp's limitations. It does a fine job for anyone but the fussy. It's great for computer setups or small room music systems.Given what's inside the box, though, spending over $30 for one is a joke. I've rated it low because of the high price, flimsy construction and overblown promises. If you like building things, look for kits based on the TA2026 chip.One other negative - I had one of these blow out during a power failure. I can only guess it took a power surge when the power came back, and did not survive. It might be better to keep them on batteries.I now own a Dayton DTA-1, and it's the exact same thing in a black shell.
I've had this transmitter for about a year and a half. I've had zero problems with this and haven't needed to change the channel I had it on. Good sound quality and very reliable. I recommend this to anyone that wants a cheap and effective way to listen to their iPod or MP3 player.
I own the CT-2 model. I understand the CT-200 model is similar, but with a few more functional modes.What is this device? Simply stated, it's an "inline plugin" which goes between a "source" video device and a "record" video device. In MY case, that normally means "between a VCR and my computer" but it can be used in other modes as well. The video signal is transfered by RCA composite, or by S-video. You can't mix-and-match... you have to choose one or the other. There's a button on the top surface for selection, along with an adjacent lamp which lights green for RCA or red for S-video.It's not a "digital transfer device" in any way (had to add this based upon a few of the reviews I've read on here). It only alters signals passing through it in "real time." In other words... you play the video, in real time, and record on the other end of this device, also in real time.What does it do? Well, it has four operating modes... "normal," "enhanced," "black/white," and "darker." Three of these provide an adjustment to the picture, as described. "Enhanced" seems to intensify the colors and sharpen, but can result in some apparent "pixelation" when viewed on a modern (high-definition) screen. "Black/white" does exactly what it says... removes any color from the signal (mainly useful in B/W video tapes which, when distorted, introduce incorrect coloration). "Darken" intensifies the contrast and reduces the overall image intensity... usually most useful for tapes which seem "washed out." "Normal," on the other hand, does nothing... or does it?See, the enhancements are nice, but the main reason I have this is because it alters the signal (in a constant way in each of the four operating modes). It stabilizes the signal, it strengthens the signal, and it removes the "corruption" which is central to a number of so-called "copy protection" schemes which were in use back in the day (primarily "macrovision").SO... if you bought a VHS tape, are worried about tape deterioration, don't care about higher-definition... or if the tape isn't available in any newer format... you can try to transfer it to a new medium (for your own personal use, as is legally allowed in the USA) without one of these, and you'll get an unwatchable mess. But plug one of these babies into the circuit, and you can safely and cleanly recapture your paid-for materials into a state which is completely watchable (if, mind you, "low-definition" NTSC signal quality).The reason I'm posting this is that I've spent a fair amount of time recently converting all of my old VHS tapes which I can't replace with DVD or Blu-ray (there are a LOT of them!) into DVDs, using this (along with Sony's Vegas movie-editing and DVD-writing software). I had a TON of trouble with this, until I remembered that I had this in my stereo cabinet, and it solved all of my problems. It also improved the quality of my personally-recorded VHS tapes, including stuff recorded personally, and stuff recorded off the air.As VHS tapes fade from view permanently, never to see market share again, devices like this one will fade into obscurity as well, though. But if you want to save your VHS tapes... get one, and get it now, while you still can!
CONS:I was only hooking up a 200 watt RMS amp/sub and I knew from the reviews that it wasn't really 8 gauge. I thought ok, even if it is only 9-10 gauge, that would be sufficient for the install, and would be worth the 13 dollar gamble. Well, according to some radioshack 10 gauge I had still, that was about the same thickness of the wire of this kit, so it is confirmed, this really is only 10 gauge wire! Sizing it up to a bit of real 8 gauge I had left, the WHOLE WIRE AND INSULATION IS 8 GAUGE. (for those of you wondering)Still, this probably wouldn't have been a problem in my case. It's a good think I stripped the ends off first to 'tin' the wire before I routed it into the car. The reason for this was the copper COATED aluminum was completely CORRODED. I thought maybe it was just the end of the wire as it is exposed to the air for how ever long it sits in a warehouse. So I cut about a foot off and re-stripped it. Same. It was corroded. Tried another few feet in, same. I cut the wire in half, same. It truly was corroded, the solder wouldn't even stick to the corroded wire. (and yes I know how to solder, Ive been building circuits for over 10 years.)So, I ended up using the 10 gauge wire from radioshack that I had lying around, which was a true OFC 10 gauge wire. According to UL standards, 10 gauge can conservatively handle up to 23 amps (approx 300 watts RMS). Which is enough for this application. After the install, with the woofer excursion to near max, the indicator led on the amp wasn't dimming, so I'm guessing it can handle the power requirements.The included speaker wire is also garbage. After I soldered on the connectors, the wire broke at the connector before I could even finish installing everything, WOW. That's probably a good thing anyways because the speaker wire looks to be around 20 gauge wire, which is awful. So, I used the radioshack 10 gauge for the speaker wire as well.PROS: (worth the 1 star)The only saving grace to this kit was the fuse holder, connectors, and the remote turn on wire. Those are of marginal quality. Fuse holders alone sell for [...] (retail) elsewhere.The connectors were OK, although just. The slot on the spade connectors for the amp side were a bit too narrow, I used a drill bit to widen them to fit between the screw of the amp.The remote turn on wire is probably also around 20 gauge, but seeing as that only needs to carry a few hundred milli-amps, that's ok, as long as that wire doesn't break either...In conclusion, don't buy it. Even if your like me looking for something that will "just work" for cheap.This seems like a long-winded review for something so cheap, but something so simple can create a lot of headaches if you don't know what your getting!
Arrived in only a couple of days. Exactly what I wanted. No complaints
THESE ARE GREAT LITTLE $7 PIECES TO PROTECT A $200 PLUS LENS. IF IT GETS SCRATCHED JUST REPLACE THE $7 FILTER, NOT THE WHOLE $200 PLUS LENSE. IT WORKS GREAT.
I just bought the Rebel 2000 4 days ago and i'm very impressed with the weight and design. All the functions are in places that are easiest to reach without taking your eye off the view finder. The 7-point focus system is great, you can even change the focusing point to suit your style. Another feature that i didn't know came with this camera was the multiple exposure setting, which i played around with for hours. Also, the dial on the left side of the camera has preset settings for people who just want to use the camera for snapshot pictures.The lens on this camera was satisfactory. Its not the greatest, but it suits my needs until i buy more lenses.Another great feature is the built in flash. In the beinner mode on the camera the flash will always pop up when there is not enough light or the subject is backlit. In the creative zone on the camera, the flash is totally in your control, you can change the sync to whatever you want.When felt how light the camera was i immediately thought that i would break it within a week, but i thought for a couple more minutes and realized that i wouldn't be throwing my camera around or abusing it in any way. The only way i could break the camera would be to drop it from high up or throw it against a wall or something like that, but almost any camera would break like that, so i sacrificed extra strength for a light wieght body.When i saw that the camera only took those small 3v lithium batteries i thought i was going to be changing the batteries every couple of hours, but i've had the same batteries in the camera for 3 days now and they aren't even running low yet. Its also nice that you can put a battery pack on if you wish to spend the extra money for it.Even though this camera has a lot of preset and automatic settings, it can be used totally manual if you want. I would recommend this camera to beginners and ameture/semi-pro's or for those people who wish to have a hobby.
The Palm IIIe is definitely a great buy- I'm in 7th grade, and I keep all my homework assignments for the day in there. It's lightweight and very user friendly- the graffiti language is easy to get used to, but you don't even have to use it. You can use the little on screen keyboard function. It's much easier than pen and paper- it comes with a To Do List, Calculator, Memo Pad, Address Book, and more. Plus, you can download tons of software on it. It doesn't have as much memory as the newer Palm versions, but it should have plenty. It has a backlight, and the product doesn't drain the batteries quickly. The display is excellent. For the price, I would highly recommend this product.
Paid $59 for the BoomBox. It plays all of my MP3 CDs. The sound quality is good, but not great. Regular CDs have pretty good sound quality. The unit could use a larger and backlit LCD screen -- this one is hard to read. The AM and FM sound is good. I purchased this unit for the MP3 feature for which I am satisfied. I believe the unit is worth the $59.
I purchased the Palm C, after owning a Palm Vx and Palm Tungsten T. I am very pleased with this product. I have several full textbooks in memory as well as a bunch of medically related downloads. I use the Palm many times a day. It has a wealth of reference material which I can easily access and the keyboard is very easy on the fingers (much easier than using graffiti).There have been a few incompatibilities, which were described by other users, related to the programs...not the Palm C. The size of the PDA is only slightly larger than the Palm Tungsten T, and should not be a determining factor if you plan to upgrade your Palm. This is clearly the most powerful, most feature laden Palm available and except for the price, I can think of no reason not to step up to the increased ram and versatility it offers.
COBY DP151: I have had this for a month and have spent way too much time trying to figure out how to get pictures on this thing. I am still unsuccessful.This thing is a usability nightmare. Don't buy it!
I ordered this product in June, hoping to receive a fast, stable computer. In stead, what I got was a big disappointment. The graphic driver did not function correctly, Vista is confusing, keypad is slow to respond, I called the TOSHIBA technical support number more than 10 times within 3 days of receiving the laptop!!! And the TOSHIBA support line is a wast of time. There is only one guy competent enough to help me immediately. All other "technicians" asked me to wait before giving be instructions. When I asked them more questions, they asked me to wait more!! Worst of all, No one could help me to change the language setting. I finally figure it out by meself.Anyhow, It was a disaster. I returned the product after too many frustrations. The graphic driver still did not function correctly before I return it.
I really love that Microsoft points are cheaper then what u would find in the store and it saves time from running to a store to purchase them.
Pentax ZX-7 could be suitably placed in the &quot;most bang for the bucks&quot; category. It is a feature laden camera(useful features and not just bells and whistles) which will satisfy both the amateurs as well as the pros.I am using a Sigma AF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DL Aspherical Hyperzoom Macro lens. This zoom is also a satisfying product and gives quite sharp and well balanced results.The photographs have come out well exposed and crisp. The RTF flash is OK for lighted indoors but for outdoors, a TTL external flash is required (I am using a Pentax AF280T).It provides plenty of flexibility when using the various priority modes. For the greenhorns the &quot;auto picture&quot; mode will be very helpful.Pentax accessory - Battery Pack FG will be quite useful for users as one can use cheaper standard &quot;AA&quot; batteries instead of the expensive &quot;LC&quot; batteries.Metal lens mount, multiple exposure, TTL RTF flash, silver finish body etc. are some of the features in this well designed SLR camera.I am very much missing the DOF as my present 28-200mm zoom has a shallow depth of field and it is very difficult to judge the depth of sharpness. My older non-AF Pentax camera (ProgramA) had this capability
Verdaderamente, falle al no darle credito a varias personas que hablaban sobre sus experiencias con este audifono. Primeramente, yo tampoco entend&iacute; el porque de la asimetria del cordon, lo cual lo hace muy incomodo tanto para el gimnasio como para correr, no lo recomiendo, la calidad del material no es buena y no se adapta tan bien al oido.
I bought this before my Canon Rebel XTi arrived. I thought I needed batteries and a charger for the camera. The camera came with a charger and one battery.I have had no need to open this product and will most likely sell it on eBay for less than I paid for it, just so it is not a total lossl
I have been using Allsop Clearview for years. It lasts forever. I bought 2 refill bottles and still have some left on the second refill after 3 years. The liquid clings to my screen and I use a lint free microfiber cloth that does a great job of evenly covering the surface and removing oily finger prints etc. The screen looks like new each time I clean it.
Seems a we bit flimsy but it works and it's nice an BIG. I'd get it again if needed.
This is my first record player, as I've just started getting into collecting vinyl records from my favorite artists. This arrived exactly on time, and was so easy to set up. I am very satisfied with it. It's so easy to figure out and it looks beautiful. It's got pretty much everything you'd ever want or need. It's fun to go through my parent's record collection and listen to all the music they loved when they were my age. I definitely recommend this record player to anybody who's looking for it. It's a great price and a great deal!
If you don't have Win XP MCE, don't waste your money. On newer OS's, such as my Win 7, the drivers do not install and are nowhere to be found online. There is not a single site that supports this produce (HP or Adaptec), so if you get it, and it doesn't work, you are pretty much on your own. Neither of the aforementioned companies that "manufactured" this product even acknowledge it as one of their items. The features looked good in print, which is why I purchased it; too bad I'll never actually get to see how they work.
I already had an 8GB flash drive but I read reviews that said this one was pretty much the fastest you could buy. I didn't do extensive testing, but it is 3 times faster than my other drive with large file copies. If you have Vista, though, forget about fast file copying with any device, stick with Windows XP.
I purchased this original Canon inks after trying other manufacturers' compatible inks, which weren't as good quality more over spit over in my printer.....It worth paying higher price to use original inks.
I've read many forums and decided on the SB-600. It is a fantastic flash - out of the box it performs flawlessly. I have the Nikon D90 and when you setup this flash wireless across the room, the picture you will get from your friends faces is priceless.
The maps are OK, they scanned the paper maps and that it's about it, no enhancements, no grid correction. If you want to print maps that share two UTM quadrants you will end up with a messy UTM grid. The other problems with printing are scale and resolution. You can print only one page at the time, there is no such thing like select the area that you want to print and the scale and let the software do the page distribution on a given page size. When you want to print a map the software will &quot;suggest&quot; a scale, that scale is really something, no 1:24000, no 1:25000 is more like printing a picture that a map, however you can choose a custom scale and set to 1:24000 but then the printing quality is gone. The font on the printed map borders can not be selected and scale with the map, that means you will end up with a bigger font on a 1:24000 map than on a 1:25000 map.
I LOVE this item, I enjoy listening to the radio, but let's face it all the stations sound the same. Even shortwave isn't what it used to be. HD radio and satelite radio is a neat idea but it is still corporate controled. The Roku soundbridge frees you from the corporate shakles. with the latest software upgrade you can listen to 4000 plus stations! It is unbeliveable...Rock, Jazz, Blues, Country, News...you can hear most stations that stream with this item, plus you can hear all the internet only stations!You can also use it to hear your mp3s on your computer, though I don't use this feature much, I can see it being handy. Their website is wonderful and very helpful.What don't I like? Not much, It gets sort of warm and it's not the prettiest thing in the world. Other than that it's a cool item.
This review is targeted to those geeks among us who like to color outside the lines. I have 2 WRT54G routers and now have this WRT54GS router. To be honest, the first thing I did when I received my GS router is boot it up and load the OpenWRT firmware on it. It's quite amazing what you can do using OpenWRT as a base. [...]My favorite is the wireless remote control truck. I actually am using my oldest unit as a wireless web server. Here are two different sites running on it, one even running PHP:I am actually using disk space shared from another server (NFS mounted, there are also other ways to mount disk for you non-Linux people).People have turned them into wireless radios, vehicle tracking devices and more. You can wire up serial, USB, hard drives, sound, and more on these things. You can also hook up other antenna for other applications (outdoor directional, etc).If you like to color outside the lines you might also use Linux as your primary desktop operating system (all my computers at home and at work run Linux exclusively). For those of you I would suggest this and for your laptop pick up a Linksys WPC55AG PCMCIA card. This card uses the Atheros chipset and works well with the Madwifi drivers (probably should do a review under the card). This is a great combo and for the most part nearly 100% driven by open source software on both the router and the card drivers.NOTE: Nearly everything I have just discussed will void your warranty so continue at your own risk. I have been using these routers for a couple of years now and still haven't been able to render one unusable. At &lt; $50 for the WRT54G and &lt; $80 for the WRT54GS it might be something you want to risk.Also, it is important to note that there are several versions of each of these routers and they all are a little different (internal switches are a different model, Broadcom MIPS processors are a little different, speed etc). There is even one version that comes with less RAM and a proprietary version of the firmware. I believe this is the Linksys WRT54GS v5. I wish the version number was listed as part of the model number so you know which one you are buying. The one I just received a couple of months ago was the WRT54GS v3 and it works GREAT with OpenWRT. I guess it's a roll of the dice which version you will get. If you get a v5 I would send it back. I believe they are also coming out with another model that will continue using the Linux firmware. It appears that this new version will be called the WRT54GL.If you have a choice of versions get the v3, or wait for the WRT54GL to come out so you know what you are getting. I don't believe it even says anywhere on the box what version is inside. The only place you will find this version number is on the label on the bottom of the unit.At any rate, you Linux experts/users and tinkerers go check out OpenWRT:You'll find a nice Wiki and great Forums.Void Main
This remote extender worked ok the first week. Then the battery went dead so we put the extra battery that had been charging in the unit for the week. The extender only worked sporatically. Then we charged the original battery for 2 days and put it back in, the unit still only worked sporatically. We have a very old Jensen JDSC-IR100A unit that works just fine (it is at least 6 years old. The drawback is you have to take the "sending" unit with you along with it's power in whatever room you go. It also needs "help" with the antena, which we easily accomplish by holding onto the antena or having it touch a lamp post of something metal in whatever room we are in.
I was not aware that the new Kindle Fire had a stylus pen and when I discovered it does have one I immediately ordered one. I could not believe how affordable it was as well. It works beautifully. I would highly recommend this.
Just bought the USB phone cable for my LGVX8300 and it works great! It also came with a CD that has ringtones, wallpaper and info where you can download drivers. I choose BitPim for the software to download for my phone. The cable went in without a problem and all my stuff that was on the phone transfered in seconds.If you buy this cable from Verizon they will charge you,$30.00 for cable and software.
I bought the F30 as a spare camera, since my Nikon D50 DSLR is my main camera. I needed something to carry with me at all times since I am house hunting and setting up for a wedding, and a bulky DSLR would not work. I still own an old Fuji film 35mm camera, and am amazed by the durability, so I wanted another Fuji. I have owned the F30 for over 7 months now, and am very happy:PROS:::- Easy to use, with plently of dummy modes- So small, it is always with me in my purse. I do recommend a protective case to keep it in good shape- Great in low light, sometimes I get better pictures without the flash!- Amazing battery life - I rarely charge it!- Nice bright large LCD works so well, I do not feel the need for a viewfinder- Quick startup, great focus and nearly instant picturesCONS:::- I was not overjoyed with the quality of the pictures. People's faces tend to look overexposed. But I am spoiled with the DSLR quality that I am used to. I also need to spend the time to learn the camera- The XD card is a bit of an annoyance, since everything else I have runs on SDOverall, if you are looking for a simple, reliable, inexpensive point and shoot camera, you have found it!
I purchased this to replace the original Saitek Eclipse, which had lighting, but was not back-lit through the keys. The feel of the keyboard is nearly identical, and I've noticed absolutely no break-in time where I needed to get used to the new layout.The backlighting is bright, but dimmable, and I love the selectable colors. Cheesy it may be, but it does add to the atmosphere to be able to put on the red lighting while playing Diablo and then switch to blue when playing one of my Jedi in SWTOR. The backlighting is bright enough that you can play in the dark.The keys have good response, the clickety-clack is not overwhelmingly loud yet satisfyingly robust, and they require just enough pressure that accidental keypresses are rare. The keyboard is weighty enough that it won't slide around, and the wrist rest feels like a big improvement over the original. It also sits at a very comfortable angle. It does take up a decent amount of desk space, especially with the wrist rest attached. The whole unit seems very well constructed, and I expect I'll get quite a few years' good use out of it like I did with its predecessor.
This is the only 37" LCD TV I've seen that is under $1,000. Akai's screen resolutions has a wide range from 480i to 1080p, so you can get the sharpest picture out of any device used with this TV, including a Pc. I only have two reasons for giving this TV four stars and that is it only has one hdmi input and it only goes from left to right from one input to the next. For the hdmi problem I got a hdmi splitter for under $20.Cable, 12IN HDmi Cable Splitter
The only people who will get any great use out of these overpriced CPU's are gamers who know how to overclock, and people who want to set up a server at home.
The headphones work very good, the only thing is the size. They are too small. Unless you are a small person with small ears, I would not buy them.
This post is to correct a previous post by me on this seller's product.I have discovered that the 6 ink tanks were exactly what they were calmed to be.The product was brand new in it's original boxes. It was exactly what it claimed to be. They were an excellent value.George Seidler
I love this thing! And am so happy that I did not get an ipod in place of it. It has features that I have never seen built into a media player before. Microsoft hit a home run with this product in my opinion!
Through my own miscues, I managed to screw up the confiuration of my new Sony VAIO desktop within four hours of taking it out of the box (slightly different product, which included a 2.8gHz P4, 1gb RAM, 160gb hard disk, and virtually the same configuration described in the first review above. The only difference is that my purchase included a delicious 17" LCD display.) I installed a Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition product without first uninstalling the unbeknownst-to-me complimentary antivirus and Norton firewall. The computer -- rightfully -- slowed to a crawl.I called Sony's 800 number. Magic, or nearly so. The person on the other end was courteous, knowledgeable, patient, and had a sense of humor. He talked me through the Windows restore I'm new to XP and wasn't aware of the beauty of this feature), waited until I did my own tests to ensure I would be able to continue on without him, and then we went our separate ways. Thanks to this fellow and to Sony for a quick, effective safety net to bail me out.From that point on, I've been happy with the product.PROs:* The included 17" Sony LCD display is great with color and clarity. I intend to do a lot of photo and video editing and DVD creation, so this monitor is really going to come in handy.* The 1gb RAM is very useful, given my penchant to write documents using Word 2003 with Excel, PowerPoint, and maybe Visio open at once. No problem with this unit.* The card reader is a great feature to have on the front panel, along with a firewire port, three USB 2.0 ports, composite video, and S-video inputs. See CONs, below, for the downside of this arrangement. The fornt firewire port recognized my Canon camcorder right off the bat.* I'm not a software developer or network administrator at heart, so Windows XP is really OK for administering a home network consisting of three users and four computers connected via a wireless/wired network.* The unit is quiet, with variable speed fans to solve the cooling needs.* Construction is more substantial and of higher quality than other similar devices on the market (notably HP), which is to me worth a few extra bucks if you don't plan to trade your computer every year or so.* The multimedia software included seems very good and comprehensive, although I know I will be using my Photoshop software to do the detailed editing I like to use for digital photos.CONs* How can 7 USB ports not be enough? Easy. The front patch panel/card reader bay is placed at the very bottom of the front panel, which makes it difficult to insert cards and cables into the right hole if the computer is set on the floor or in a cabinet below a shelf. Sony should take a page from the manufacturers of component cases (like Antec) and place the card bay at the top of the front panel or maybe at the front of the top panel for convenience.I solved this issue by buying two items: a powered 6-port Firewire hub, and a powered 4-port USB hub. Now I can hook up everything (printer, Palm PDA, wireless network adapter, and the USB hub) that's a "permanent" part of the configuration to the back 4 USB ports, and the "transient" items, like the sensor for the remote, the external hard drive, and the myriad of thumb drives, can be hooked to the free holes in the hub. I used some double-sided tape to affix everything to the inside walls of my desk knee-hole, and it neatened up the installation a lot. Now at least I don't have to grovel on the floor to hook up my various USB and Firewire compponents (iPOD, video and still cams, blah blah blah).* Small point, but the motherboard should have four memory slots instead of two.* Sony should build in a wireless adapter. It's the future. Hell, it's the present. No doubt this is for price competitiveness, but they should be able to buy cards like this for about five bucks and charge us $20 more for the convenience. No install, no tirp to CompUSA, no frenzied calls to equipment vendors ...I love the video viewing and capture feature. It's great for grabbing news clips and editing them into little election year parodies to amuse your friends. No realy, I'm still not quite sure to what use I'll put it. Maybe there will be something good on TV one of these years that I can't get on HBO or On Demand. Who knows.
Works great, never had a problem with it. Though i think all of them are ok. ANyway i recommend it since i have it now for a coule of years and its still working just fine.
It is fun, but little. The speaker volume is not as great as I would have liked, but works.
I saw this latest edition of the Lonely Planet Korea at a tourist store inside Helsinki airport.Last minute I decided not to purchase it and was relieved that I didn't.Having bought the previous editions of both Lonely Planet Korea and Lonely Planet Seoul, I had not been impressed with either and had hoped that the latest edition would be an improvement..Having learned my lesson from previous experiences, incl. mistakenly buying the following books above, I wasn't planning to make another bad investment on a book that I had been ill-informed by.When I arrived in Korea, I check the Amazon reviews and followed the advice of a previous reviewer: use the resources provided by the local tourist offices esp. the main office. Not only are they more up-to-date (last published in November 2008), printed in color, well-bounded and much more comprehensive, they are also free![Note: I previously wrote the main office's website address but it didn't appear, probably due to Amazon's terms and conditions..]So search "Tourist Information Center (TIC) Korea" online to access the main office's website which is available in several languages incl. German, French, Spanish and even Turkish. Helpful information incl. how to use Korean public transportation (the practical T-money card) with several diagrams and maps.Free printed versions of tourist ebooks and digitalized tourist guides are available on their website. They can also be ordered and delivered within a month or collected at the main office (TIC).Note: I don't work for TIC. I was a tourist.
I purchased the Kensington after my casette adapter developed an annoying wheel noise. I heard and read a lot about the problems with FM transmitters, like static and audio quality but the Kensington was the best rated unit.It arrived the day before I had to take a business trip and thought it would be a great test. The first day I used it, it seemed to work great. The next day on my return trip home, all I got was static and could barely hear the music from my iPod. I tried every station I could find with little or no transmission on it, but the audio quality remained extremely poor.I am not sure if there are just too many stations broadcasting in the NYC metro area or this particular unit is defective, but since my car has a casette player I will go with casette adapter for now.If you have lots of unused frequencies, it might work in your area. Just be sure you can return it if it doesn't work out for you.
I dont understand how anyone says these are comfortable?The metal band at the top digs into your head. The ears slide around.I cant even use these for gaming or my laptop.The sound quality is average and the ear pieces are cheap fluffy 80's style "walkman" coverings.What is going on ?????
this product, just like some other visioneer product, is WORTHLESS, because it is unstable. Sometimes it works just fine, other times does not work. terrible support. they do not even have 1800 number listed on their websites and they close at 4:00 pst.
This product is junk. It only gave me headache.I connected this switch to desktop and laptop. When laptop is turned on, you can't see laptop display or sometimes it's keyboard/mouse is not recognized. When other desktop is shutdown, then only laptop is recognized. So one computer is restared, other one has to restart othewise keyboard won't work. Finally I have to stop using this garbage.Besides, swtiching process is very slow.
I hated these headphones at first since they are very loud when you are around them and not wearing them. BUT, I realized that not only do they sound great, they are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. They are large and sometimes awkward to carry around, but I think they sound really good for the price. The bass sounds awesome! This is the third pair I have purchased, and the other two I broke by accident so they would've lasted if I didn't break them. I tried a few pairs of headphones in between purchases and they just didn't please me as much as these babies did!
it was super cheap and arrived extremely quickly. had it for months now and it works fine. A++++++
Super Fast Shipping from Merchant. Great product and super low price. Leather is super soft and well-constructed.
It is a serial cable. It works the way it is supposed to and seem to be pretty well made.
Fit right into my 05 Ford Mustang. The wires were clearly labeled. I do not use the smaller attachment in my case.
Like some of the other reviewers I spent a lot of time researching PDA's and decided on the Visor Deluxe because of it's expandability.The one thing that I am disappointed about, however, is that I had to buy the Serial HotSync cradle for an additional 20 bucks. The Visor comes with a USB cradle standard, but their Windows NT HotSync software doesn't support USB, so I had to plunk down an additional $20. This means that it was more expensive than the Palm III XE, which is essentially the same product.Still, the Visor has the &quot;Springboard&quot; capability that pushed it over the top. This slot on the back of the unit allows you to plug in cartridges or other devices and create an entirely new device. Some available modules are a GPS receiver, a digital camera, and additional memory. There are also games...which is a big deal to some people because they would take up a lot of memory otherwise!
As with all NetGear components, another top notch winner! They also have the best tech support in the business if you need assistance in setup.
great with commercial DVD, just don't try to routinely use it to read your own recordings. apparently there are no available firmware fixes of any kind. very attractive unit cosmetic-wise
I'll keep it short. Provided that DVD-R (not DVD+R) of 4x speed or less are used, this unit does everything I want it to. That simply is copy VCR tapes to DVD. It's great that you can choose recording times of up to 10 hours. I haven't tried a 10 hour use but I can attest that the 8 hour recording time works well for me. I will agree that the remote looks cheap and flimsy but it works perfectly fine. I just got a great deal from Amazon on "Velocity" brand DVD's that work perfectly in this unit. At 27cents per DVD this can't be beat.[...]
Bought this as an accessory for a land line phone for the kitchen for extra length. Not a complicated product. After one month no issues. Good price
This is a great product! Good even for gamers - there is a lot of space inside, nice blue light and you can fast and easily take out parts and then place them back inside. And it just looks good, by the way.and!I chose fast and expansive delivery way by my own mistake, canceled it, then bought it again with the cheapest delivery preference.The sellers work so effectively, that by the time I was calling to make sure it is canceled, the item has been already sent out, so as a result I got 2 towers :(But they were so kind, understandfull and ready to help, that they made me an exception. As a result, I have sent one of two items back (they took all expenses for it) and I have got back the full price INCLUDING!!! the cost of one day shipping, which I have chosen by my own mistake!!!That is a great service!
The glasses were what I expected. Adjustments are easy to make. I get clear, wide images with a minmum of adjustment.
This receiver sounds beautiful, and is able to handle my 4 ohm axiom m80 towers with ease. I just bought an hdmi switcher to give me more hdmi connections, I may go with this setup for a while. Connect an apple tv to this receiver and it has most everything I need. 5 years later, I am still amazed by the sound quality. I wish panasonic would have continued with their digital receivers, I would be purchasing one right now. This unit replaced a denon 3801 which cost a lot more. I may keep my pany until it dies, because no mainstream receiver can touch it. I paid 299, nothing in that price range now compares. I want a new receiver but the drawbacks outweigh the positives. 5 enthusiastic stars!!!
I have a memorex dvd+/-r drive, It has worked very well for me with other brands. I will probably end up throwing what I have left of these Sony discs in the trash rather than waste my time trying each one to get a couple of successful burns. Don't buy this.
We recently remodeled our kitchen and as part of the remodel we added an LCD TV. We have TiVO on our main TV and wanted to be able to watch taped shows in the kitchen without the hassle (and expense) of buying another TiVO box and subscription.We were skeptical about this product (especially the claim that the remote would work with it) -- but -- to our surprise (and delight) this thing really works!!Set up was a breeze and it works fine. Great product for the price!!
I was extremely pleased with this headset. My calls are crystal clear and everyone is able to hear me fine. This was a great investment praise God!!
This works exactly how I expected. No static or anything. Sounds as if you had just a mp3 cable hook up.
Nice adjustable stands.Balance is good even with heavy studio monitors like Behringer.Alienated bottom feet is what makes it look COOOOL!Stop searching for other stands,this is the 1!
MD's are one of the things I love best. Ever since 92, I'm this device biggest fan. However, with 1G of information, Sony succeeded to F**k this product pretty bad.Why?Terrible software. Actually terrible isn't even tickle the real definition of the sonic stage, but I suspect that the real word to describe it can't be published on respectable site like Amazon. First of all you can't just transfer your music - you have to re-encode it. For the regular net MD, that's not so bad, for 30 songs. For this one - you have 200 songs; it will take you an hour.The software GUI was probably designed by a blind person, and one that doesn't know computers at all. It's so frustrating to locate the songs to transfer, and you obviously can't use Windows explorer to do so. And this isn't even the start!... if you are trying to transfer too many songs at once it will just stuck, and you have to disconnect the device and close the "software" through the task manager. Not convinced yet? Here's another jam. Sonic stage will "organize" the songs for you, disregarding any organization that you had on your HD (or any reason what so ever), this extremely bizarre way of rearranging everything in order to make it as possibly hard for the user (I hope that it will not be you!) to actually find the song/s he wants is quite astounding. Still wanna buy this? Wait just a second. Whenever you are deleting or adding songs to your "device", sonic will recalculate the whole DB!!! That's right; it will load all the songs, then rearrange, and then loads all of them again. This has something to do with the protection Sony have. For regular net MD this is not taking long. For 1Gb of data? You wish you were buying an MP3 player. This is what I'm going to do. You think it's over? It's not.If you don't have the remote (this is only true for this unit) you can't do anything. And guess what! The DC charger, can not connect while you are transferring music from your PC. That's right. Sony will make you choose: charge the device, or transfer the music. It's taking twice they time? You have time, according to Sony. Otherwise you would be buying an MP3 player that you can drag and drop songs to it, simple connection, easy to charge (with regular batteries!) and plays immediately whatever you load. Sure, you can't have multiple discs, but try to compile couple of full ones and you will understand that nothing worth this torture. I have bought 10 1GB MD's. I have recorded on 2. I just can't do it anymore. And either will you.
I got these radios for a christmas present. Below are specs i noticed.Pros:They communicates within 5 miles.They work with 2 mile radios on chanels 1-14(i think)The work great in side, out side, and even in the car!I highly recommend these wonderful radios!Cons:You do have to buy a $75.00 FCC licence.When you first get them you have to do a 7 hour charge so that the NiCd batteries get condishound.For the optinal head set, you have to use one of the head sets spificly made for the radio.
I've had this for exactly one year without ANY problems. In fact, this has been nothing short of an exceptional boombox radio. When I paid only $100 for this I expected below-to-average sound quality. But, that is not the case with the Sportster Boombox. The sound is crisp with a surprising amount of bass. Everytime someone new comes into my home they are surpised to hear all that sound out of such a little boombox!The only negative is that you cannot adjust the treble +/or bass. For me, the factory set the sound levels perfectly and is not an issue.As an added bonus: if this unit is on and the car dock is plugged into its power source, you can receive sirius on any FM radio in the house!
The Monster Cable J2 CD1-3 High-Performance Audio Interconnect Shows high performance and is a really great product that is that expensive.I suggest everyone that has just bought a c.d player buy one of these cords!
This was very easy to install and works very well. My PC is older so it just had USB 1.0. Since I have an external hard drive that needed USB 2.0 this was perfect.
The Good:Heavy Paper.Easily Tucked Flaps.Window does not fall off. (Many I've tried do just that. Cheap glue, I suppose.)Ink from felt tipped markers does not smear.Permanent sticker labels stay on.The Bad:Ugly, Boring, Dull Colors. (Oh No! Can't have that!)Removable sticker labels fall off. (Tried various brands)Would I Buy Again?Sure, why not?
It looks nice when you plug it into your car lighter or power outlet, but there were tons of static coming from my speakers. I could hear some music come from the right speakers but nothing from the left. I would give it a zero but one is as low as I can go.
I just bought this lens yesterday for my Canon T3i/600D at a camera shop on a whim because it was so inexpensive. I am gonna break my review down into four key categories; Image quality, Autofocus Speed and Accuracy, Build Quality, and Value.Image Quality - 3/5 Stars. Once you buy this lens set your camera on AV or Manual and set your aperture at f/7.1 or f/8 and leave it there! No kidding! This is the sweet spot because images are super soft and soaked in purple fringing from f/4 down to f/6.3 on any shot above 100mm. That being said, I got some duck images at f/8 and 300mm that are awesome! And f/8 gives you plenty of depth at that range. I did have to boost the ISO up to 400 because without image stabilization, you definitely need faster shutter speeds for hand held shots.Autofocus Speed and Accuracy - 2/5 Stars. The speed is fine but it's not accurate. I have my lens set to manual focus now because looking through the view findwer, I have been more accurate than the autofocus every time. EVERY time! It focuses to a point about 3 to 5 percent closer to you than your target. The grass in front of my duck was tack sharp when I tried to use the autofocus. (This is one reason I should have bought a 5D Mark II. That way I can make Autofocus Microadjustments for each lens.)Build Quality - 4/5 Stars. No weather sealing but it feels solid and has a metal mount that locks into place firmly, unlike the plasticky Canon 55-250mm. Hey, you don't get weather sealing for $169!!! (p.s. I would still pick the Canon 55-250mm over this lens because of the IS and better performance at f/5.6)Value - 4/5 Stars. You get the possibility of tack sharp, spot on images and 300mm range for $169!!! I haven't even talked about the Macro function that works great! You won't be shooting any indoor sports with this thing but sunny outdoor photography is now super affordable.Sound like too much work? I hear you! 3 Stars.EDIT 17JUNE2012 - I just realized that my camera does a pretty good job with the ISO set to 800 and even 1600. I got some very good, sharp shots at 1/1250 sec. and cleaned the noise with Photoshop. It's an extra step but, again, $169!
Just received my USB adapter and it is dead straight out of the box on March 15th. Also tried it on 3 PC's and I am also an IT network administrator. No luck with Windows ME, XP Home and XP Pro. It is a shame as I have several other Linksys products and they all work great....
This is a great tripod for the money. It holds a small camcorder and also has several bells and whistles for the price: built in carry handle, comes with a carry bag, has a hook so you can hang weights to also keep the tripod steady, pretty solid on adjusting legs and also panning and tilting.
My hubby purchased this as a present for me. During the first roll of film the &quot;H&quot; light started flashing and I haven't been able to get the camera working since. Have changed the battery. Upon researching I discovered that this is a common problem with this model and there is a hefty price to have it repaired. I have owned less than a month and will be returning it to the retailer today.
I was able to get the internet radio features of this unit up and running with little trouble, but ran into a snag when I tried to install the feature that allows the unit to play mp3s from your computer hard drives.Although the web site promised a macintosh version, I discovered only after buying and registering the unit that there is none posted. There's even a link on their web site that says "click here to download the PC Link software for macintosh" but it leads to nothing.Over the past 10 days, I've been on the phone 3 times with philips customer support, and it is clear that their representatives have little or no experience with the products they are in charge of. Really quite shocking for a company with Philips' generally good reputation. After this 3rd call, they have promised once again to "call me back," but I have little confidence that they will.I still haven't received an answer to my question, but I'll post a new review if I ever do. Right now, I'm stuck with a machine that only does 1/2 of what it promised.---The update, as promised:I returned this stereo to Amazon after Philips still couldn't address my question and the 30 days were up. Interestingly, I have noticed that Philips has removed one of the links on www.streamium.com that promises a Macintosh download. However, the site is still chock full of references to a Macintosh version, and is a blatant case of false advertising.
This anti-twist plat does it's job exactly as advertised. It is an integral part of the Stroboframe bracket, and required for the bracket to properly hold a Canon camera.
I bought this used for $75 and WOW what a picture! I only buy Sony and the picture was way better than the previous non-WEGA TV that died after 10 years. The person I bought it from complained that his LCD replacement TV had an inferior picture in comparison. Great picture quality when playing DVD's using component cables. Too bad Sony TV's are either hit or miss, you either get a great one or a bad one. I lucked out and found a great one
I put in on my canon EF 70-200, F4L.The blue-sky effect is very little if exist at all.I returned it.
It is simple to use. I used it for all my sata drives.It is a must have for guys who want to fix hard disk issues
This remote is called a COMMANDER for a reason!!!! I read other reviews, crossed my fingers, and ordered it. I was skeptical at first. I was in for a great surprise. I no longer have to fumble through 4 remote controls!!!With other universal remotes, all the functions would not work, and I still had to keep the other remotes handy just in case I wanted to access special features. NO MORE!!! This remote learned all the features from my other remotes!!! Best money I've spent in a long time! I can't get over how inexpensive it was too!WOW! Buy it, you won't be sorry!
Remote works but difficult to find codes if you need them. Here is a link to the PDF for this remote with instructions and codes.[...]
This is my second Harmony remote, after I started to have problems with my Harmony 680 shortly after the warranty was up (I also reviewed this remote in detail on Amazon).After trying a second, newer Harmony remote, I think I've decided that I don't like Harmony remotes. They have perhaps the best approach that I know of (with their Activities method) on the software side, but the hardware has left me unimpressed both times.Since I already had a Harmony 680 and already had the software installed, connecting the 550 to my PC and uploading my configuration was all I needed to do to get things working.My main complaint about this remote is that the buttons feel very fragile and they are very hard -- the buttons around the directional ring in the middle, in particular. When you push them, it's a hard "click" of hard plastic on hard plastic with very little feedback.I expect this remote to break after about 1 year just like the Harmony 680 did. It feels like a remote that will break, just because it feels as though the remote gets trauma just by pressing the buttons on it. The tactile feedback is terrible on each of the roughly three different types of buttons that appear on this remote. All of the buttons are too hard to push. If you have big hands, you might be able to operate it with one hand. If you have small or weak hands, you will need two hands to operate it.I like the look of this remote more than I did the Harmony 680. It feels OK in your hand as long as you don't press any buttons on it :)It has a nice feature whereby it seems to detect being picked up. When you pick it up after some period of idleness, the remote lights up. Nice.The display is hard to read in the dark, even though it's backlit. It's black text on a blue background. It might look nice in a photograph, but it is form over function.There's no obvious way to turn off the bright blue flash that occurs every time you press a button.Overall, I'm giving it 2 stars. I gave 3 stars to the Harmony 680, and I'm giving one less here because it's a newer generation that hasn't fixed any of the well-voiced concerns with the previous generation. It's no better than the Harmony 680. For controlling a Media Center, it's worse (although, to be fair, the 680 was designed as a Media Center remote, while the 550 makes no such claim).
I had the 5K (5 MP) model of this camera which was stolen. However, I have added three or four other digital zoom cameras to my collection which were better suited to my use since then, so when I got this I was disappointed. First, there is no external hotshoe for flash, the camera is small compared to the others I own. I simply found that I had outgrown this size camera. It simply pales in comparison with my Canon 5SIS and my Fuji Finepix S9000, so I returned it immediately. A less advanced amateur might find it perfect for them, though.
I purchased these to mount my Klipsch Quintet speakers at the rear of my media room. I had previously mounted rear speakers at the top corners of the room and wanted to do the same with the new Klipsch. They are made of very strong plastic and assembly went very quickly with me attaching the speakers using the 1/4x20 screw through the pad. The only issue that I had was that the two assemblies slide together with the set screw to hold them. I would have preferred that there were some sort of design that would not allow them to simply pull apart (and hang from the wires) if the set screw became loose from vibrations. They were easy to adjust for the proper angle and locked securely into position. I recommend them, but caution you to tighten the set screws very well or you could find them falling from the ceiling or wall.
I'm satisfied with the roominess and the quality. It also balances upright quite nicely when the laptop is in it. About the only thing that would make it better for me would be a removable insert for the large bottom compartment that would give me more organization when I don't need the room for clothes.
I just bought the 7506s to compare them with the Shure SRH840s I also bought. I needed cans that could be used with a variety of audio gear--sound board monitoring of line in and mic, laptop, portable CD player (no MP3s, thank you), home system, and ham radio. The radio gives these cans a real workout, just like they do the 840s, when I'm trying to pull faint signals out of the ether, but I love both sets. Right now it's a toss up: the 840s are noticeably heavier, and I'll use them more for quiet listening and for studio work; the 7506s will get used as I move around the radio gear and laptop late at night working distant stations.
After getting this product put in correctly, my husband has been very, very happy with it. We haven't caught any fish but still it's cool.
I got a little more than 2 years out of my Sharp 30" HV2U. It was a great set while it lasted. The LCD display finally started giving out and I think that was due to the fact that many of the first Aquos LCD displays had issues.I would recommend buying it new for under $2G but I caution anyone against buying it used/refurbished. Just spend the extra cash and, if you can, get the extended warranty too. It certainly helped me so that I didn't eat the whole cost of the unit when I had to have it fixed.I've since upgraded to a much larger set but I was quite happy with the Sharp unit and would have hung on to it. They make a fine product but I don't think it's as good as Philips or Samsung LCD products.
The Ipaq finally hit the shelves in Hong Kong last week, and after 6 months waiting I was quite happy to pay the inflated price the local vendors wanted. I also tooled up with a USB cable and the PC Card sleeve. So was it worth it?I've owned a Psion 5, a Palm V and a Nino. The Nino was a complete waste of time (too slow, too little memory). The Psion's synchronisation with Windows was appalling, so that fell by the wayside. The Palm V has been a great PDA, and I feel guilty when I hear its beeps of dispair from the closet...However, the Ipaq *was* worth the wait. For sheer richness of media (I'm listening to excellent quality MP3 on it now) it beats the Palm hands down, but then you pay for it. Battery life seems pretty good, although you need to be sure to recharge to avoid data loss (unlike the Palm). And the Windows integration is excellent - the USB cable was unnecessary, I sync with Windows 2000 via infra-red. It feels sturdy, is beautifully engineered, and clearly beats every other PocketPC hands down: bettering this will require other manufacturers to integrate Bluetooth or some similarly compelling selling point.I only have a few criticisms of the product: - The heavy PC Card sleeve is a little too easy to slip off - A little more documentation would have been nice - It runs Windows, which has already managed to total my Inbox during a fouled synchronisation. The Palm *never* did that to me.And was it worth abandoning my Palm V for this? I think so. I need to carry around a lot of documentation, and the Palm just can't present it this well, regardless of which third-party application you use. Palm will continue to attract people who only want PDA functionality: but for those that want a little more, the Ipaq really is the standard to beat.
The speaker is a little tricky to tune in and keep tuned in, and it tends to crackle due to interference (like someone walking by it). Not great sound quality, but okay for the price paid.
I bought the unit to power a Panasonic; it did so, but the connector is not proper for it and falls out easily. Further disappointment is that the final adapter plugs into a master adapter; another point of possible disconnect. The voltage switch could easily be shifted to the wrong setting; it would be better if it was recessed. [...]
The HP 940C gets the job done. Its horizontal paper feed means few if any paper jams. The two cartridges it comes with will work for many, many copies especially if you chosean economy setting for your printing jobs.This baby works flawlessly with my Power Mac G3.
Came as exterior speakers on our travel trailer. Sound quality was not very good, might have been due to the quality of the radio/CD combo in the trailer as well, as that's low-end too. But since we hardly don't use the audio system at all and especially not the exterior speakers, we didn't care too much.After the first year, the outside went from white to yellow due to exposure to sun light. Also, one of the covers came loose and I had to glue it back in. Not sure which one of the two that was, as now, four years after purchase of the trailer, we arrived at the campground with one of the covers missing (guess it was same one). Was not planning on buying same speaker again, but there's not much choice when limited to a depth of 1 1/2"...
I have been evaluating MPEG-2 Encoder cards for work and purchased this one for myself because I couldn't believe how inexpensive it is (from Amazon no less!).It works like a charm, and includes more consumer-friendly functionality than products costing 3 times as much.In my opinion, anyone who owns a PC and watches television should buy one.
I've owned these for about 3 years. They're pretty good buds. The thing that I'm most impressed with is the fact that unlike all of my other buds, both sides of these still work, and they work equally at that! The sound quality is pretty good, considering they're buds. These can handle most, but not all of the higher frequencies. You also get decent enough bass. The winding case definitely comes in handy. It gives me an easy and safe way to store my earbuds and not lose them. My only qualm with these headphones is that they start to hurt your ears after about 45 minutes of usage, which sucks if you're exercising or doing anything of the like. Then again, I could just have weird ears???Either way, for under $10, this is a great deal for on-the-go earbuds. Get them even if you don't need them...I'm sure they'll come in handy.
We purchased this unit to create reviewer copies of our documentaries before the DVD's come back from the replicator.We just burned a program with 3hrs 31 min. of material on a double layer 9gb DVD in ten minutes. That's about 7.2gb copied in ten minutes. The first disc took about 15 minutes but then the times improved.It is dead simple to operate. Master in the top, dub in the bottom, push one button and wait for the beep to sound and the tray to pop out.We've always been partial to La Cie, just for a lower failure rate than other brands we've used.Does exactly what they say it will at a decent price. Very clear readout with data completed, percentage and accurate time remaining.Very heavy for its size, feels hefty and we hope it runs quietly in the corner forever. Highly recommended.
I got this as a christmas present in 2005. It is a great computer. Fast and very smooth. Even comes with a 256meg video card. One thing I would suggest is adding more RAM to it. 512 just is not enough for what I want to do with it though. So I plan on getting it up to 2 gigs of DDR ram soon :) It is a great computer. I suggest you get it. You get a lot of bang for your buck.
If you want to save some money on your electric bill... BUY THIS!I am soooooooo happy I did! I have had this product for awhile now and you would be amazed at how much electric you are wasting and how much it costs just to keep an item plugged in and not even use it! The price for this unit is pretty hefty, but the savings you get back from knowing what you are wasting, is well worth it! Wait till you see what those power packs waste just by being plugged in all the time! You know.... printers, chargers, copiers, scanners and the like. If you haven't already switched to CFL bulbs........., YOU WILL! ;)
This hub performs exactly how I expected it to. It is nice and compact, and was a snap to set up.
Pros:Nice and compact.Independent charging channels.Can charge 1, 2, 3, or 4 AA, AAA, nimh batteries, any combination, any discharge state.Bad battery detection actually works. Detected 2 bad AAA that an old charger never detected.Cons:Batteries come out a little hot.Not as hot compared to old charger.Heat is supposed to be bad for nimh batteries.Batteries that it came with had less than .9 volts measured with volt meter.Anything less than .9 volts is supposed to be bad for nimh batteries and isprobably the cause of high self discharge/inability to hold charge for longer periods.
I have several other expensive subwoofers as part of Home Theater Systems but wanted an inexpensive one for a modest surround system in a guest house.This Yamaha delivers all the bass you need for a smaller room and at a great price, doesn't weigh a ton and I have mine inside a smallish cabinet behind the cabinet door where it works fine. The bass goes right through the cabinet door.If you did need to have it exposed -- it looks great -- I particularly like both the design ergonomics and the silver color.
got not driver with the card. Had a tuff time find the driver and installing it too.
Ducati cards are faster to transfer from the card reader to the computer, just as these Extreme IVs are faster than the Extreme IIIs. But they are all the same in the camera. Extreme III is as fast as the camera can write the photo. The speed advantage comes when you are uploading 8 GB from the card to the computer. THEN you will appreciate the 10 minute transfer time instead of the 30 minute transfer time. You'll need a firewire reader to take advantage of that speed in transferring to the computer though.... SanDisk makes a good one
I purchased this lock for my new (Oct. 2008) MacBook with the understanding that it's the best lock available. I'm not disappointed. It has a rubber gasket to protect the computer from scratches, which was an issue with previous designs. The keys work well and reliably, and the cable is very thick. My only (mild) concern is that I have to be very careful about the angle I use to insert the male piece of the lock into the computer--it's very small and delicate, and it can scratch the computer if not inserted properly. However, if one inserts the lock correctly, there are no problems.
This is a great product! I bought it to take on vacation with me as I wouldn't have access to a computer for a week but still wanted to listen to my ipod on the road. I used it every night on our trip and my ipod was ready and charged up when I needed it. I had purchased another brand, Monster iSlimCharger, prior to this one and was extremely disappointed. It would uncharge my ipod completely and not recharge it. I was so upset and mad at myself for not just purchasing the Apple brand one in the first place! I learned my lesson and am very happy with this purchase.
This was the perfect fit for my MacBookPro. The 2G of ram would have cost me $300 if I bought is from the Apple Store. It came quickly and works well with a great price. I LIKE IT.
The 1st pair came with a defective microphone. The second pair has a functional microphone but it is not loud enough. Microphone is boosted to max and I still get complaints from the online gaming community. I contacted KOSS technical support twice and never had a reply. In summation; bad microphone and no tech support. I cannot belive that this model is still on the market. My $4.00 headset works better than this item.
I received my tripod in a timely manner and thought, for a Kodak product, it was reasonably priced, especially since it included a carrying case. I LOVE the adjustable legs; you can use it on a tabletop or extend the legs to the maximum to use on the floor or anywhere in between. The only negative comment I have is that it didn't have instructions; however, it wasn't hard to figure out. I had instant success using it the very first time. While it probably would not work as well for a professional, I would recommend this tripod for other users.
Let me start off by saying I absolutely LOVE this camera. Before I got it I'd never had anything but point and shoots. So this was a big step up, and I was a bit worried there would be some huge learning curve, but I was wrong. If you want, you can just leave the camera on auto and it will do everything for you, just like your point and shoot, but the pictures will come out a LOT better.But this camera gives you plenty of room to grow, I've had mine for nearly a year now and I'm still learning things about it. The lens it comes with is also pretty awesome. It isn't a telephoto, so don't expect it to be, but it's a good all around lens.Now for the downside, and it really isn't much of one. Most SLR's have the autofocus motor built into the body, the D40 doesn't however. What this means for you, is that most older lenses won't autofocus. So you ARE limited somewhat in terms of lenses. But new ones are coming out pretty quickly at this point, so it shouldn't bother you too much.Now, for the stuff you're going to want to get along with the camera. You'll want to have some kind of bag, I personally prefer a backpack made for cameras, it gives me space for my camera body, my three lenses, my laptop, and then some. You'll also want a lens pen. You basically use it to clean your lens, it's cheap, just do a search for it and you'll find it. Of course as you use your camera more and more you'll want new lenses. I highly recommend theNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, it doesn't autofocus, but it's a great portrait lens.So overall, great camera, and I know you'll love it too!(Update 5/27/2009)So I've had the camera for a while now and would like to throw in a cautionary note. I still love the pictures this camera produces, but I've had two separate issues with the flash. First time the camera was sent in under warranty and repaired. Second time they wanted money, but wouldn't tell me how much until I sent it in. Decided not to do so since I have two SB-600's and don't really need the on board flash.
I just put one of these into my new Honda Pilot and I hesitate to give it even 1 star.First of all, when loading a cd into the deck, it takes an extremely long time for the music to start.Once the music finally starts, it skips really bad. I tried several different audio and MP3 discs, but they all had the same result. I looked the discs over for scratches or anything else that might cause that, and there was nothing that should cause a car deck to skip.Once the car started moving, the tiniest bumps in the road would cause this deck to skip and start the loading/reading process all over again.Radio stations don't come in very well. After checking the antennae connection several times, local stations are barely audible and mostly fuzz.A car deck should really be more durable and less sensitive to bumps and small blemishes in cds. And there is no excuse to not be able to pick up a radio station or two.Don't buy this deck. Go with a Pioneer or JVC instead.
I bought this in 2010 and lasted me over 2 years. No problem with the product at all. I just bought one from vivamart or coolemar and did not even print 100 pages. Now it is telling me it is out of toner.
This is a nicely made product, pretty well thought out but they could make inside and outside corner pieces maybe as an option. Overall, you get very little material for the money. Three sections of 16" pieces and one corner? It's a rip for the $$.
I bought these speakers so we'd have something to plug into our iPods in our spare room, and I could not be more pleased.For $20, it sounds like a concert in there!I'm no audiophile, so I don't know if I'm missing out on some sort of inexplicable nuance, but to my ears these have got to be the nicest-sounding speakers I've ever owned. And for twenty bucks!
Great seller and the cables work great. This is an excellent value as a substitute for much more expensive HDMI cables sold by the gaming companies themselves.
I had this player for about three years and it worked great, playing all different types of discs, different regions, avi files etc.Then suddenly, today the standby light is blinking and the player won't respond or open and I have a disc inside from a rather expensive TV show set.Most of the good reviews are probably from people who haven't had this too long. Yesterday, I would have given this player a 5 star review but a DVD player should last more than 2 or 3 years. Don't buy this. See the other reviews, a lot of people had the same problem.
This DVD player is excellent. It has so many goodfeatures that I didn't know would come in so handy until I actuallyused it. You can use all the functions without the REMOTE which might not sound spectacular, but if the remote has disappeared you still have control, which is a Big problem when I experienced this with other DVDs :) I put five movies in or CD's and just sit back and relaxe. That comes in really handy when you are going for that double feature and don't have to turn on the lights and blind everyone, just to take the movie out put the new one in and sometimes see what side you need to turn it. Just makes it a lot easier. I haven't tried any of the Sony DVDs to compare the picture quality but up against the toshiba there is no noticeable difference. I am very picky when it comes to that and I am satisfied. I wasn't at first until I got to compare, but now I see that it is OK, It is average. Though I havent experienced anything better, so I don't know! The only drawback is that it is bulky and it isn't the best color. I would rather it be BLACK but, oh well. I like to take it to friends houses since they don't have players and it is a little tough to lug around. But I dont know too many people who carry their DVD players with them. SO no big deal :) So all in all, at first I was seriously thinking about taking it back and trying a Sony DVP-S530D to stay in my price range or a Toshiba but after using my friends and then using mine I have done a 180 and realized I GOT A HECK of a deal! So any questions on how things are going with it just write me and I'll be glad to help. Maybe by then I will have tried the SONY!
it is a case light enough to protect any portable hard drive with the appropiate dimensions. It has an internal pocket that you can use to put other stuff such as documents or cables.
I purchased an air mouse on ebay and when it arrived there was no charger. I was really bummed and could not find the right charger anywhere online. This charger works great and I have never had a problem!
I hasten to say that I did not buy this printer. My fiancee brought it home to use for printing wedding invitations and working from home. This printer has extremely poor resolution. I have been spoiled on office Hewlett-Packard lasers since college and the Samsung reminds of the dot matrix printer I used to use when I was 10 years old. I print out small font (around 4.5) labels for museum-quality insect specimens and this printer is completely worthless in that regard. Parts of letters and entire forms of punctuation disappear at this size.This printer is the kind of printer that preys on people who don't know what they are shopping for. Don't be fooled by the price (which is indeed low for a laser printer). You'd be better off playing the price for this printer on a single number in Las Vegas. At least then you'd have a small chance of getting some value out of your investment.Summary: very poor printer with a low price.
I bought this laser because it had good reviews. I wanted to use it to &quot;proof&quot; black and white photos before sending them to the printing press. All images output from the ML-2151N have horizontal banding (faint lines) across them. I called Samsung tech-support and was told &quot;that's just the way the printer is&quot; &quot;you'll have to take it back&quot; when I asked what printer would work for me he recommended a color laser. Text is fast and great. Also use the double sided printing.
Was very disappointed, very cheaply made, the face plate fell off when my husband opened the package. The lettering on the front is half off. Also the buttons are all out of whack...I wish that i had not purchased this mp3 player.Pay the extra and get an ipod!!!!!
I always goes with the Trip Lite fiber patch cables, due to their quality, and not being so proud of their name they triple the price.
Based on reviews of this and less expensive filters of this type I decided to go with the "best". I didn't want to get a basic model just to wish I had a better filter. I didn't waste my coin on a spendy clear filter just to protect the lense. The polarized lense is supposed to enhance the photos so I decided not to waste time getting a less expensive filter. Spending $1100 on a lense deserves a great porized filter. I'll keep it on most of th time since I live in sunny Arizona.
Everything works fine except that the 's' key almost consstantly sstickss and makess for a miserable keyboard experience. (Thiss is an actual, unedited example). I've tried numerous ways to try and un-stick the 'ss' key, but unless your word processor has a good Spelling Correction feature, you're in for a treat! Do I think that this is a common glitch, 'no' but it still shouldn't happen at all.(My Apple iWork '09 Pages and Microsoft Office for Mac '08 Word software both do a fairly good job of catching the errorss. Which, if I had used either for thiss review, then they wouldn't have probably allowed thiss demonstration to be so obvious!)
I supposedly upgraded my system 4 months ago ~ I enjoy having a disc changer so I can shuffle my music ~ I had an old 5-disc Panasonic which worked for years like a faithful friend ~ I was so excited to get a 6-disc changer and gave away my old one ~ but, now, I fight with this Onkyo to get it to play random continously ~ sometimes it will, sometimes it will not ~ I clear it over & over, clean the CD's, however, this player seems to have a mind of it's own ~ PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS if you like to shuffle your music & who doesn't !
This remote is useful if you have a basic home theater setup - it will control the TV, cable, DVD, VCR, PVR, Tuner, Amp, CD, Combo Player, and two aux devices (as long as it's another TV or VCR). I'm still trying to figure out a few of the controls, such as the PVR control - since the system for entering the control codes are named by brand, I figured the codes I entered would give me complete control of the device, but some of the buttons don't do what they're supposed to do - on the PVR, for example, the "Exit" button, which should clear the onscreen guide, instead enters the number 9 in the channel selection, as does the "Menu" button. It took me a while to figure out the button configuration as the left directional button opens the main menu instead. The main reason I bought this is because it's a learning remote and I figured I'd be able to program it to run an A/V switcher and a DVD recorder, but that's not the case. Also, the buttons for choosing the device control are accessed by up and down buttons instead of direct access, making it a little inconvenient. Once the master power setting, which turns several components on/off is set, that's all it will do - you can't turn separate components on or off using the remote. Summing up, if I'd paid more than $20 for it, I would have returned it.
The product I bought, with less than a month the cover that holds the batteries broke loose at the bottom, thus, the only safe lock up. Other than that I really liked the product.
I purchased a WAP54G, two PCMCIA 54G cards and one PCI 54G card to replace/upgrade an Orinoco RG1000 that was damaged in shipping. As long as everything was set for 802.11g only (no backwards compatibility) with NO security, everything worked brilliantly. If you ever played with netstumbler, then you probably know how dangerous having a wireless setting with no security is. I am using the latest firmware and drivers as of June 11th, 2003. All my machines run Windows 2000; they are a Compaq NX9005 laptop, a Sony PCG-C1VN laptop and a homebuilt Athalon desktop. The laptops are typically in a place with 90% signal while the desktops gets closer to 80%. The problems I've encountered with Linksys's 54G products fall broadly into three categories.Interface bugs with the AP config.Connection problems with security settings.PCI card flakeyness.Interface problems.1. Enabling WEP consistently erases the the SSID.2. If you select MAC address filtering, apply and then go back into the config, MAC address filtering displays as not applied. It actually is, but displays incorrectly.3. Logging only seems to work if MAC address filtering is selected and is inconsistent even then. An inconsistent log is a useless log.Security problems.First, let me define what I consider a good and secure setup.WEP encryption, ideally with a fix for the weak key flaw.Custom SSID.SSID broadcasts disabled.MAC address filtering (access list)The moment I try to enable any of the above (even one at a time), except for address filtering, all bets are off. The clients will not reconnect immediately once their configs have been updated. Sometimes a reboot works, sometimes leaving the machine sit for 30 minutes works, several times the machines have sat for several days and then miraculously connected. Because the problem is inconsistent it is both difficult and frustrating to deal with.PCI card problems.This probably won't affect most people, but it's worth mentioning. Unlike most companies that use a unified driver for all their NICs, the 54G PCI card uses a completely different driver than the PCMCIA laptop cards. The interface is different, not all of the options are available and it seems to have more problems than the laptop cards. It is possible that this is because the PC has a slightly weaker signal, but at 80%, I suspect it's just buggy.All in all, I guess I knew what I was getting into when I decided to buy a product before the standard was ready, so I shouldn't really complain. If I could switch back to my 11MB Orinoco AP, though, I'd do it in a heartbeat. It just worked.
I was very hesitant placing my expensive HDTV on the wall and potentially having the set crash to the floor while I was out.This articulating arm has thrown all of my fears out the window. I have installed it on a concrete wall and it is EXTREMELY strong. As well as being strong, I have the option of moving the TV to any direction I want to view it from so that is awesome.This is an AMAZING buy compared to the hundreds of dollars you may spend on a comparable, or even inferior item.
Good product - as described and for a great price! The cig input is an added bonus as well. Doesn't get hot and doesn't add any interference.
. it works as expected and was a very good deal. i use it with a Roku device. the picture is very clear.
I have just finished setting up my first home projection system, and I was initially very uncertain about what to use for a projection surface. I had seen all of the overpriced screen options on the market and was just considering painting a white patch directly onto my living room wall to project onto. I ran across a great discounted price for this screen here on Amazon and I decided that it would be would be worth a try. Boy was I right! This screen is wonderful. It has a really solid and well-built aluminum frame, and the screen stretches nicely without any wrinkles or imperfections. Everything was packaged really well also. I'm very happy with the visual performance of the screen, and it looks very nice on the wall. The black velour covering on the frame works really well for framing the image, and has a very quality look and feel.My only complaint would be that the manual was somewhat lacking, and had several loose pages inserted with some redundant/conflicting instructions. However, once you get an idea of how the pieces of the frame are meant to come together, it really isn't much of a problem.I assembled the frame by myself in a short time, but it really does take a second person to help stretch the screen and clip it in place. Putting the ton of clips around the edge of the screen is not really difficult, but is just very tedious, and I definitely had some sore fingers when I was done.
I've used a half dozen pocket radios on my morning walks, and this is the best by far. A bit on the expensive side, but worth it. I use it for FM stations exclusively, and have never needed the external antenna.Some have complained about the effort required to scroll through pre-set stations, but once you get the hang of it, that's not a problem.
My family has not owned any HDTVs until recently, and that not until I moved out to college, so I do not have much experience with HDTVs. That said, I have had very few problems with this TV. The only two things that I had issues with were the fact that the first TV shipped had a severely distorted screen, which I believe came from damage while shipping, but the Amazon return policy fixed that. The only other issue was that my XBox 360 could not display 1080p with the regular component cables, but a five dollar HDMI cable fixed that. Besides that there's nothing wrong to comment on. I also have to disagree with another review here that recommended LCDs because of the viewing angle darkening, as I noticed that problem significantly with my old 13" LCD but far less with this TV. That said, other LCD screens I have do not darken, but overall it isn't a significant problem for the TV anyway.And getting this for under $1000 was astounding for a 1080p TV this large. It put it into my price range, albeit at the upper end, even as college student. A Radio Shack employee described the price as "win".I won't comment on the quality of the picture because I have so little experience with that, but I have noticed that my sniping got significantly better in Halo 3 with this TV. And the speakers are as much as I could want, though I suspect most people would have a sound system for this.
I bought this long ago for a friend of mine. We picked this ones based on power output and price. These are by no means state of the art equipment but they are quite powerful and the sound is also decent. It should pleased the non-audiophile customers looking for some extra power. I must say that any of the parts of the sound spectrum shine with this speakers, but they do sound better than similar pyle models that are not component speakers.
We got this mainly for it's space-saving features, mostly to keep the TV out of our way. We don't have cable, and were worried the picture would not be so good. It is better than good, it is simply great! (but you do seem to need an external antenna.) I am amazed at how sleek it is!!! Highly recommend.
The chips are good as expected, but paid for one day delivery to get them in time for a wedding. They arrived a day too late, but Amazon refunded the extra shipment charge. Still required locally purchasing spare chips at higher cost. Just try to order with enough lead time.
There's very little room here for anything other than your camera, so if you need to carry anything else, go for something better (Samsonite makes some decent, inexpensive cases with multiple zip pockets).The extra pouch on this thing doesn't have any closing mechanism (zipper or velcro), so when you take out the camera, anything else you're carrying (batteries, etc.) will rattle around loose and fall out if you're not careful. Can't tell you how many times I've dropped my extra batteries.Also, there's no carry strap, which most other camera cases (even small ones in this price range) come with.
To be forced to buy a proprietary SD card for a Garman is ridiculous. Any SD card should work. I feel cheated to have to spend twice as much for a nearly identical product.
Could never get this unit to work correctly. Had it too long to return it. Don't buy it. There are much better things on the market now.
Got mine in a day. The sound quality is absolutely fantastic. There are parts in my favorite songs I never got to hear clearly before, but this headphones make it possible.Bought it from ELECTRONICSCLUB for only $4.49 with free shipping with amazon prime (almost $2.00 cheaper compared to the feature amazon price). This is definitely a steal.
My Zen Vision:M is my baby, so I am especially wary of 'accessories' which I am not 100% sure will work with it properly and not damage it.So, I am ambilvalent about this product. I chose it because I liked the idea of not having to go through the dongle to get a video signal out to a television. But that also means that I am plugging an unknown entity into the very vital data port on my M.I will say this: It works. The fit is tight, tighter than I would like it to be, but at least it does fit, and it sends a clear signal out. Just be careful using it.
For an anti glare screen, it does nothing, repeat nothing. The only thing it does is add a layer of protection to the expensive screen of your NUVI, maybe it will make it last longer,but it sure won't help the glare.
product need to state it's exact capability for performing the job that is intended.tried to hook up to lap top for wireless internet service and cann't even get a connection even though i have the linksys wireless -b notebook adapter it states internet connection not found.can take router away from high speed modem and connect to laptop through lan on my desktop with no problem just cann't go wireless for some reason.hardware setup cd that came with adapter isn't any help always stating you have a connection from modem to router but no connection from router to internet.if there is anyone out there that can help with this problem i would be more than happy to try it solutions that you may have until then i'm just lost.
i was worried it may be noisy, but it's not. i have a pentium 4, 17&quot; monitor, two hard drives, etc. and it says i'm using 158-170 watts of power. this thing can handle a lot more than that. very happy with it.
Ordered them in white, to match my iphone.The bass in these are AMAZING. i spend hundred's of dollars on previous headphones, including shure's and bose, and for price, and comfort, these are the best headphones I have ever purchasedPros: Great Value, comfort, sound, and some noise cancellation. Awesome and sleek design and fit.Cons: They DO NOT work with the iPhone. The jack is to thick, and the iPhone has a deep jack socket so they are not compatible. Therefore, to use with an iPhone, you need the Belk Adapter, which sticks out like a radio antenna because its so long.Otherwise. AWESOME deal and Product. Highly Recommended.
I checked the 3CCD from Panasonic and the Canon camcorders. In that price range this is the best I found (if you have the extra money, the new HDV camcorder from Sony might be your best bet!).IMPORTANT:The CCD issues referred in other user comments are REAL (although I don't know if it will also apply to this new model). It actually happened on my previous Sony. I purchased a 5 years warranty from Sony for my DCR-HC90. 5 years is a good product life so I will take the risk of CCD failure after that period and ENJOY this GREAT product until then!Great features are: small but feels solid, 3 megapixel pictures (impressive quality for camcorder), incredible low light performance, nice touch screen, great features. Battery life is actually not too bad from original battery but you might need an extra.What I did not like: CANNOT take full size pictures in camera mode (only in memory mode), limited zoom compared to most new camcorders and lots of required extra (SVideo cable, ILink cable, video light, decent size memory stick, extended warranty). I am still giving this a 5-stars overall.
Great service. Thank you for sending the merchandise promptly.
I was very pleased with the GPS.I had to make a business trip to Sweden and Denmark. If I did not have this GPS I would have been completely lost in the big cities.
Like most companies these days, forget about the advertised rebates - send in the info, get the run around, spend lots of time and get no satifaction. HP has really gone down hill over the past 5 years in terms of customer service. If they dont want to pay the rebate, why promo it to begin with - just sell a quality product at a fair price - that's what they used to do.
If I could give this item less than 0ne star I would. My son bought this camera with gift cards from his bday and was so excited. We get the thing home and you can only take 2 pictures - and get this - when you turn the camera off the are deleted! What is the purpose of even having a camera? So we get a SD card like it says. Now we can take 28 pictures (better) but it STILL deletes the pictures when you turn the camera off. What a waste * shaking head*
I'm only about 5 years late in writing this review. I found myself compelled to revisit, as I've spent the last maybe 3 hours finally researching a new color laser printer, and just going through these motions made me angry all over again.My short story: I spent around $500 on this machine new, from Staples, in 2006. I wanted Postscript, and ethernet, and I was on a budget (still am). Setup was easy, and I thought the print quality was decent while it lasted. Quality of paper was a big factor, and I made sure to use pretty decent stock. All that said, the printer was quite noisy from the beginning, and after seeing how the drums mechanically spun around in there, it's no wonder. And not surprising that it got into trouble quickly; if I'd have seen with my own eyes how this was expected to operate prior to purchasing, I'd never have bought it.Essentially I got through VERY light use over the course of a year and a half, as it gradually became increasingly prone to jamming, regardless of paper quality or type. I'd contacted the manufacturer prior to the warranty expiring and was told some 'tips' to help keep it from jamming; basically they attributed it to 'user error', not keeping rollers clean enough, etc., which was very definitely not the case. Finally, there were components that literally melted within the unit after numerous jams. Upon contacting the manufacturer again I was told that it was simply out of warranty and there was nothing to be done. I think I still have unused toner cartridges for the thing. It rode around in my trunk for probably 2 years, as I'd hoped to maybe find a shop that would repair it for less than a couple hundred bucks, and finally it went to the dump.I'll admit I'd been spoiled; I'd had an Apple 16/600 PS (was that it?) for about forever, and ran God-only-knows how much paper through the thing (and I mean that...just a staggering amount of printing, mailings, etc.), and the thing just kept going...and going...and going. Thankfully I'd hung onto it, as it still kept going in all its black and white glory. Granted, a B/W laser is a ton easier to make reliable than color. But I vowed that I'd never buy another Konica Minolta product after my experience with their 2450, and the lack of support for what I really considered to be a bum product/design.My next purchase was a Brother multifunction (black and white...was too gunshy for color), and on the whole, it's done pretty well. I've gotten just over 4 years out of it; a month ago the ethernet/network communications bit the dust, and after a month of connecting it directly via USB, kind of all hell is breaking loose, and we're officially done here. Not terrible for $400 w/shipping.So here I am, finally braving a new purchase of a color laser, and digging up bad memories of Those Who Have Previously Fallen. I've selected Canon this time, at least somewhat based on good experience with their cameras, both still and video. Sure hope I don't regret this next foray into consumer color laser...
I bought this headphone for my new iPod because I prefer the in-ear buds; very comfortable. I really like how it came with extra ear buds in different sizes.
The product does not work the way it is mentioned. There is always a gray color on the image no matter what time of the day you shoot. Even at F36, ISO100 in the evening, i wont get .5 seconds or more exposure time. So I don't recommend this buying at all. If you are shooting a sun set at ocean, i was thinking red colors on the sun with blurry ocean waves.. to get that u need atleast .5 seconds and you wont get that with this filter.
This is the only USB flash drive I have seen with a useful write protect switch. The switches on other drives are too small. One even requires a pen point or the end of a paper clip to operate it.It's very useful for encrypted password files, when you want to be certain nothing gets added to your drive.
Works great for as little as I paid for it. You can't find a USB Car Charger Adapter this inexpensive at any of the electronic stores.
I bought this unit mainly because it advertised good battery life, has AM/FM, and an arm band. The battery life is very good. I mostly use this in the gym, and the AM reception is terrible, FM is ok, I don't get all of the local stations when I am inside. The worse part about the unit is the armband. Its made of nylon and it does not stretch at all, and its very narrow so its very uncomfortable. Other units like this I've had in the past had wide elastic arbands that were very comfortable. The controls are in a bad place, they occasionally switch when I move around because they hit my arm.
This is just what I was looking for to record my daughter's 1st birthday!! We have an old video recorder nad unfort. we can't afford to get a newer one at this time and I thought I'd never find the right tape for it, but this was it!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for allowing us to catch our daughter's first birthday on film- we'll cherish this memory ofrever!!
This was purchased for my son. He wanted it for his MP3 player and loves it. Couldn't beat the price and never had to leave the house.ThxJim
First of all, if you have small ears, the ear loops will not fit comfortably. The headphones are effectively being held up by the earbud inside your ear, with the loops sticking up above your ear.Secondly, static electricity problems. I wore these while at work, on a carpeted floor - I got shocked a lot, and it is VERY unpleasant to be shocked in your ear.Third, sound quality. I'm not an audiophile or anything, but there's kind of a staticky background noise at all times. And when listening to podcasts, whenever someone says something with the "s" sound it's screechy and very painful for the ears.On the plus side, they look pretty cool. Other than that, I can't recommend these headphones.
It's a wall charger. Had an issue with finding a charger for my DS Lite because I was always being sent ones for the DS itself. I found this seller and had no issue whatsoever. And that price is excellent!
This is the best purchase I've made in a while, I originally though that this device only did USB stuff, but was pleasantly surprised when I found that I could connect audio to my receiver and straight listen to my vinyl. Set up was easy, recording was easier and I haven't even got to the editing software. The sound from this machine is great, 99 bucks? Should be 199.
Actually bought this item from another merchant, did not know that Amazon had it at the time. Have had my system for over one year now, liked it enough to buy a second one for added security. Very clear, crisp pictures on the cameras and have very wide angle.
I think this a great camera. Easy to use. This is a second digital camera and the Canon camera is a most better unit.
I also purchased a 256MB Viking memory stick. It came fast, well packed, but with NO manual/instructions and it certainly didn't even resemble the product illustrated on the website. The technical support I received from Viking was substandard and I also have sent the product back.
Filter performs well. I can't detect any image deterioration. Costs much less than some competitors. I'm happy with the purchase.
This was a pricey item I bought for my son for X-mas.The design is VERY poor -- hard to open the CD compartment.Very flimsy hooks to hang it to a shower rod....really, reallynervy of them to provide what seem essentially like twistedpaperclips, at best. One little adjustment and it falls down!The rubber cover over the headphone jack and such does notstay down -- not a good feature for what is supposed to bea water-resistant product. Also, they did not includean AC adapter, which is incredible, given the price. Also,after day 2 it played CD's poorly -- too slow and skipped around.I went back for a refund on day 3.
My husband was able to install the cd player himself. If you are not a handy man this is for you. I felt the sound could have been better otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.
This is my second Olympus camera. I like this one because it is nice and small with a large screen on back. It is very easy to operate and takes beautiful pictures.
Even though this router is supposedly suitable for PC and Macs both. Don't waste your money. It had to be constantly reset. Dropped connections repeatedly. The tech support line has waits that exceed anything I have ever experienced on any product. Information from them was not helpful to cross platform. They know PCs and nothing else.Get the Linksys wireless for dependable service and good tech support, but you probably won't need the techsupport. Linksys is plug and play. No hassle.
I just set up my 32" LCD with this mount. works great, very sturdy (IMHO) and very easy to use. did not need any "extra" mounting plate that they "offer" to package together for a better deal as this mount comes with an 100X200MM mounting plate adapter and that is what the tv i purchased needed. used only the parts in the box and all went together in less then 30-40 minutes had my new LCD mounted and looking awesome. booklet is in pictures and very few words so you have to decipher some of it but overall it was a breeze. when i get a lcd for the bedroom i will get another one of these mounts, great product at a great price.
Our government office has several Visoneer scanners, so I thought I'd get one for home, since I already understand how to use it. The 9420 I received would not unlock, no matter what I did. A call to tech support put me on hold for 9 minutes, then I got a recording telling me it would be another 15 minutes. This is not a toll free call, so I hung up. I then called Customer Service, and was told she could put me back in line for tech support -- in which I replied -- give me an RMA -- I'm sending it back. She emailed me a prepaid UPS label, and I sent it back. VIsoneer's tech support line really does suck. I just ordered a Canon.
After putting my iPad 2 in a Timbuk2 case (see other reviews) it fits perfectly in this case. Great for backback, overnight bag, etc. Too big though if your iPad 2 is naked.
This really lasts a long time in my printer. Got here fast. Very happy with product and service. thank you.
Very useful, lowcost, well integrated & easy to carry. Not sure how lasting it is.
I am happy to receive this XD picture card for my older Olympus camera, because I can no longer find them in the stores. I've put it in my camera & it works great! Thanks.
I don't write many reviews but after listening to this subwoofer I had to write about it. First and foremost; I never understood the term "musical" when used to describe a subwoofer before. After all, a sub is just to fill in the bottom register I thought. Not so I've discovered! I had Sony, Polk, and Harman Kardon subs previous to this and this is the most wonderful sounding addition to my system I've ever made. I now understand when someone describes a sub as "musical". Bass notes are now distinguishable as notes with octave levels and tone rather than just thumps and booms as with the Polk and Harman Kardon. The Sony was just plain awful. It did take a little time with the setup, but that's the sweet thing about the Velodyne; it's customizable. While some might not value the need for a remote for their sub and to tell the truth I thought it was rather gimmicky at first, I've grown from if not totally needing it to understanding the value in having it. I don't use all the options on it, but if you read the manual and understand the significance of all the options, when it's tuned to your ear it's the sweetest sounding sub you could ever ask for. It makes A/B changes much easier to compare by doing them right from the listening "sweet spot" rather than getting up and down for changes. You hear differing nuances instantly. I bought the Velodyne hoping it would be the keeper I was looking for after my previous subs just left me looking for something I just couldn't put my finger on but was missing with the Polk and the HK. I found the "keeper". The size is not small, but it's not a beast. It fits well aesthetically with my other speakers as well with the wood grain top and sides and the piano gloss front. While it's tough to buy and return a sub due to the cost of freight shipping it back, if you can find one in a retailer close to you where you can return it rather cost affectively, try one and give it a chance while taking the time to set it up to your preferences. Once it's tuned in I know you'll understand what I mean about it sonically.
I have received and I do not know what I have to say more here it is as should be and as I expected!
If you are buying this card for a windows 7 build you will have to look for drivers online other than that the card works fine. I'm playing online games like CSS on steam and others and it gives me no lag, our wireless modem is two rooms away and I'm getting 4 out of 5 bars which is good but not perfect. I wish they updated the drivers for MAC or hackintosh as some of you might know what that is. The latest drivers for their web side are from 08 for 10.5.x version. No snow leopard support what so ever.
Works great with our 32 inch flat panel TV. It tilts and pulls out from the wall as well.
Don't get ripped off by buying an over-priced cable. This one was priced right, and is high quality.
A good lens for the price. Switching between telephoto to Macro is a bit of a pain, because a manual switch is needed and only can be done after you bring it into focus. But for budget minded users, it's hard to find a better deal and quality.
Worst RJ-45 connectors I've ever bought. Don't waste your money. I knew I was taking a risk given how cheap they were and how bad the reviews were.
Been using this stuff for years on all the systems I build. Very easy and clean to use and there is a huge difference in CPU temperature when I don't use it and when I do.
I have had this router for nearly 3 months and I have reinstalled it 10 times! It crashes everytime when streaming video/music because its default setting of Windows Media Player has to be turn off, and yet it is not mentioned in the manul(At least I did not find it!).Anyway,if you want to buy something reliable and stable, avoid this!
This is an excellent camera, easy to use for the intermedate to experienced photographer. May be a little overwhelming for a novice, but only because of its' extensive capabilities. This is a hobby for me, although I hope to have my work published before too long and this camera makes that a great possibility. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone who enjoys stepping out of the box and using their imagination to create great photographic works. This is an investment worth your time and money. Enjoy!
Hands down these are the best 6 x 9 speakers i have found on the market. I could not find a decent 6 x 9 speaker for the life of me until i installed 4 of these on my boat. I have a sony deck crossed over with a 400 watt Rockford Fosgate amp and these speakers do not distort at all, even turned up 90% they are clear as can be. If you are looking for a good 6 x 9 speaker that can handle power and sound great, these will not disappoint you.
Works really well. Picture/sound and general use is excellent. Battery lasts about 6-8 hours. Can't think of anything bad right now.
This dual drive speaker with the subwoofer is superb. The sound quality is great, and those who love listening to music from their PCs should get one fast. At max volume, it may blow off the top of your roof! Seriouse. This is the best item i have bought online for a while now. Shipping too was swift. Its one thing which gets me rushing home each day after work.
I bought this to share my Canon MP530 multifunction printer on my network. I have several computers connecting to it both wired and wirelessly. I love this thing. It works perfectly in most every situation. Installing the software was easy and the newest version of the software works even better.Only problem I have is that if I'm scanning a document I cannot use the auto-connect feature because it will automatically disconnect in the middle of a scan (2 pages or more). no big deal, i just connect manually and disconnect when I'm done.Highly recommend.
This is a high quality piece. There's a few extra pieces in the wiring to allow for different connections. This threw me a bit and since I only use one wire I got rid of the rest. I just feel bad about that.However, for what I used them for, which was skype while I was deployed, they functioned very well, reliably and with clear sound. They fit well into my ear, didn't cause me pain or anything, and I also used them to listen to music and watch movies.
The sound quality is okay but there's no acoustic seal so bass is hardly audible. They're alright for the gym and other portable applications, but the problem is you have to turn them up to hear properly. I listen to ambient music as I fall asleep and I'm surprised they haven't broken yet, while all the tossing and turning that goes on in sleep. I've had them since Jan. 2011, so they are quite durable. I would probably recommend them for the price, but I'm seeking a second set with better sound quality.
I've been looking for an All-in-One solution for quite some time and this one has lived up to it's reputation. Consumer Reports rated this Canon MP830 #1 and I must say, they were right on target. The print quality is excellent, but it's scanning, copying and faxing capabilities are even more impressive. I especially like the auto duplex coping and printing features. Buy this All-in-One printer, you will not be disappointed.
Having searched all local electronics stores without success, I found the 128MB smart media cards here. Although I was a bit concerned about the compatibility with my aging Olympus digital camera (which still takes fabulous photos and is therefore hard to part with), I had no reason for concern. As long as your device was built to recognize cards with 128MB of storage (some are not -- check your device's specifications before ordering!), you should have no problems.
This adapter has worked great for me. Can't beat it for the money. Saved me a bundle rather than paying out the nose getting one from Apple.
I bought this because I am running 4 TV's in our dorm room off of one cable jack. With this installed inbetween the wall jack and the spliters, it has made the signal better on all of the tvs than when just one was plugged directly into the wall. The main TV is a 25" and the signal looks as good as SDTV can look. If your TV's look less than perfect, buy this item, it will make a big difference. Also buying good quality cables can get rid of any noise you see in the signal once you get it.
I'm not happy with the Targus 4-port USB 2.0 ultra mini hub. It works with some plugs but other ones have a weak connection,and the devices do not work properly.
This product worked perfectly for about one month. After that we could not use it due to it never turning on or off. Once it was powered up the display would read 'LOADING', after that you could'nt even turn it off without unplugging it. A real lemon!
This burner has been one of the most frustrating semblances of technology that I have ever possessed. I got it a year and a half ago, and it worked fine for a few months, but now successfully burns a CD about once in every four or five attempts, wasting all the other CDs. It has vague error messages with unhelpful &quot;troubleshooting.&quot; I don't burn all that often, but I've finally had enough with such a tempernmental machine and am on the market for a replacement. Save yourself the money and the irritation and buy something else.
Harness worked well, once I figured out that the second wire had no purpose. No instructions with the harness, so no way of figuring out the dummy wire.
Of course when you run out of printing ink,you run out to buy some.Well the price is right and the ease of buying is great when youdo it from Amazon.com.It is always best to buy the ink in it's brandname if you want a quality ink.
i ordered this product several days ago and it took 3 days to arrive which was a lot faster than expected brought an old computer back to life and deffinately will order from GREEN-TECH in the future product runs as listed and is very quiet for an HDD at this speed everything i wanted to know was listed on the order page thank you Green-Tech if i could you would receive a 10 star review
Pros: Inexpensive, good quality, easy to use, easy to print envelopes, better value than an inkjet.Cons: 2MB of memory isn't enough to hold a large print job (over 100 pages of text). If you need it for that then get an upgrade.Overall: I love this printer. It's great for home use where you only print a few pages at a time and don't need the highest in quality. I've run labels off of it too. Much better than an inkjet and more cost effective in the long run.
I love the color, it matches the decor of my room. They are sturdy enough to hold 4 pound speakers and probably more weight. Will be buying more.
i've had it for two weeks and so far no complaint.sound quality is great.love the 5 cd capacity.these compact speakers sound amazing.easy operation,don't need the manual to get started.and the price was fantastic 299$ no tax and free shipping...hard to beat.i would definitely recommand it.
I use this filter exclusively with a Casio Exilim F1 to conduct flash research at 600 or 1200 frames per second. I use it to prevent "washout" of the frames I NEED to view. I do not know of ANY filter comparable to this one; it has no competition. If you need an aggressive neutral density filter, this is it.As far as use with the Casio Exilim F1 high-speed video goes, their is plenty of ambient light for you to see your target on the LCD screen. Once recording starts visibility is very limited with the exception of bright sunny days and/or snowy backgrounds or targets with highly contrasting colors. The events that I try to capture have light intensities of about 12 million candela or more and I do not experience "washout". I use both the NDx8 and the NDx400. The NDx8 will "washout" probably at 9-10 million candela and provides okay visiblity with ambient light. Remember that is with 600 frames per second (1.7ms)video.I should note that this filter is not for use ONLY with video cameras. It seems to be mainly used for long exposure still shots.
I ordered this product recently. The price of this item is really worth a try. Works perfectly as expected. Enjoying it so far. Very handy for long drives.
This item has been ordered twice. Both times Adorama sent the M+ card instead of the M card. With the first order, I was told Amazon caused the problem. I waited about a month, called Adorama, but was placed on hold for over 10 minutes. Thinking the problem must have been resolved within that length of time, I ordered from Amazon again. When the M+ was sent again, more phone calls were made etc. This time I was told that Adorama does not have the M card only the M+, although Adorama's web site shows 2 Olympus M xd cards. It is unbelievable that this card is still for sale on Amazon's website after another month has rolled by!
I'm basically a moron when it comes to technology. All I know is that I plug this thing into my drained iPod and a very short while later it's fully charged. I'm guessing a half hour or so, but I could be mistaken, as I am usually listening while charging.Lightweight, portable (I carry it in my fairly large purse). Holds a charge like crazy. I can charge the iPod at least 3 full times before needing to worry at all about the APC.My two complaints are extremely trivial and maybe don't even belong here. The finish is glossy, which I don't like; and I don't care for the indicator light- it's a long bar that grows increasingly dimmer toward the end when the unit needs to be charged. No big deal as I said.All in all a great product.
Has a slight barrel distortion and you can't zoom out with it very far without getting some chromatic aberrations. Also on my Canon Vixia HF100 I get some slight vignetting at full wide. But for about $30 it produces a very clear picture and over all I am really happy with it. 5 stars for being such a great lens for the price, even with the draw backs. I have seen and used lenses costing a LOT more than this that don't produce as clean an image.
Love our presto and the creative recipes we got with it! We also appreciated tremendously the speed with which our order was handled. Terrific product, Thank You Amazon!
Unfortunately I bought this just before the price dropped... Had I known that, would've waited and got the visor edge, it's a little sleeker, but . . .this is one good handheld for the money. it works great! the palm os software is easy to use, and there's tons of stuff out there you can download to run on it. I use it mainly for contact info, notes, and emailthe only downside of this particular handheld is that it uses AAA batteries instead of rechargeable. if you use it a lot, that can get annoying. for me a set of batteries lasts 3-4 weeks though. make sure you get screen protectors, 'cause it can scratch easily if the cover isn't on. I also bought a nice aluminium hard case by Kensington, those leather ones can fall open and the nylon ones are too soft to really protect anything.
I own a Canon EOS 1Ds, 11.1 mp camera and it is without a doubt a fine piece of equipment but a bit on the heavy side for an old man like me. It is a superlative studio camera but in the field a lot to handle. I also own a Canon G7 12.1 MP camera and it surpasses expectations so much so that I use it as a backup. Now I am the proud owner of a 5D and it's unbelieveable! It's simple to operate and (without the battery grip) is light enough to carry all day without hurting yourself. It's the best yet in a long line of great products.
this item was everything i asked for. sound quality is fantastic, nice clean design, durable, expandable memory. battery life is great too. Why spend hundreds when you can get a good quality player like this for a great price?This is the 2nd coby mp3 player i've owned and both are fantastic.
I use this tripod with my nikon D40 DSLR and Alpen 18-36-60 Scope. It works great for both. Its light weight and easy to use and adjust. If you're using it in medium to high wind its smart to either stake it or tie a weight to it. I recently used it in Yellowstone and was happy to share it with other wildlife watchers. It easily adjusted for adults and kids. I am very happy with it. The bag is well made and worth it as well.
Well, I'm going to keep it short. I have had a Cannon Elan 35mm with a Tamron 28-200 mm lens for the past 10 years. I love it but it's heavy artillery. Wanted a digital. Requirements were 2 MP min., very small and light, min. 3x optical zoom. The 2600 was made to order. Had it for two months and I have yet to find something to complain about. On the unexpected plus side, I was amazed at the macro. I was selling a ram chip on ebay that measure about 2 by .75 inches. Shot it with this camera from a few inches away and you could read the etchings on the chip. I was amazed. I am no expert in digital photography but I would and am recommending it w/o reservation.
This product was basically unusable to me... a complete waste of money! It fit my phone just fine, and I could hear the caller pretty well, but the caller could hardly hear me at all. I had the volume on my phone turned up full blast, and the volume on the headset turned up full blast, and I was basically shouting into the mouth piece that was as close to my mouth as possible. The person calling said that I sounded like I was shouting to him through a wind tunnel. I had to repeat myself several times before he understood me. I ended up immediately removing it from my phone just so I could finish the conversation.Shortly after the call was over, the headset went into my trash bin. NOT GOOD.
Really easy to setup and easy to use. Great looking remote. Very slim and sleek. Only issue I have is sometimes the buttons aren't very receptive.
I am an avid anime fan - it does it's job, and well. It processes the divx codecs better than my amd64 and intel systems. I have thrown ALOT at it sofar and takes it all without any hiccups. I have FMAlchemist (26 eps.) on 1 dvd-r and it plays them all. One reservation - it has a slightly clunky interface, but is still very functional.
Seen the other reviews about not being a true 50 ft. BUY ANOTHER ROLL YOU CHEAP Os!!! I bought two rolls and Couldn't be happier. This wire is stiff and a Lil bit harder to work with, but at 17 bucks a roll I could care less. Casing around the wire is a bit thicker, lots of thin copper strands in this wire which I really like. Very very happy with this speaker wire, I looked every where and you won't find a better deal then this.
Small and simple. Easy to use. You can use your zune anywhere, no need to take your laptop to charge it.
Can't beat the price compared to the rip-off of the names I mentioned above for such products from each. I perosnally like HP, Dell and Gateway and have been fortunate to not have equip problems with any of them, however, when it comes to accessories or add-ons, you've got to look outside of the big named coglomerates. do your research, check reviews and such at Cnet and PC Mag on these types of items as well aas here on Amazon.
An absolute must accessory at an affordable price , for a novice as well as a professional. Made my life so easy.
I got this LOVELY new toy for my b-day this past weekend. My best friend has an Ipod which she seems to love but I never did like the whole having to convert my music to iTunes before getting to listen to them. Since I have a ton of music from downloading my cds onto my computer there was no WAY I was going to lose all those hours of downloading because I miss up one transfre to iTunes. My boyfriend is into all things electronic so he told me about the Zen, he had an older model that although it was a really good MP3 player the touch senstive pad would stick. NO such problems with this one. I have been playing with it since Saturday. The one problem I have is the lack of accessories for the Mico Photo, I need a armguard for the gym and there doesn't appear to be one able as of yet.
Got it today, great! The sound is better than I expected, I can really pump up the volume for my rowing first thing in the morning. That's why I bought it-I need it really loud to wake me up and bring me up to speed on my Concept2! I used my MP3 player and my XM radio on the input jack and the sound is simply much better than on some of my more expensive units-I have 5 XM radios and am a music freak, so I'm kinda picky.
I just purchased the Linksys BEFSR41 Router and it has exceeded my expectations. I have an annoying PPPoE (Pacbell DSL), and now with my new router, I don't have to log into &quot;EnterNet 300&quot; anymore. In addition, I not only get the flexibility of having two computers and a printer all connected together, but as a bonus, I now have a firewall! All this for (this price)? What a bargain. I will say it was a tad bit complicated to set up, but once you get the hang of it, it's awesome!
I enjoy collecting post cards when I got on vacation. Then you run into the problem of where do you put said cards. These sleeves are fabulous for organizing your collection. Plus the slots are the right size for pictures too so you can mix them in with the cards.
I've purchased QSPDVR16 card almost exactly 1 year ago and it's been working great. I previously had 2 QSPDVR04 PCI cards, but needed more cameras, so I upgraded to the 16-channel card. I wrote a review on Amazon for that card. So this review is going to be fairly similar - I just felt like writing another one. :) This new card just takes up 1 PCI slot, but will need 3 additional rear expansion slots in your case. This is where the additional BNC connectors go, 4 per slot. They have cables the plug into the main PCI card inside the case. Then the ports just screw into an empty slot. So you'll need at least a mini-tower to install this card. I was already using a Dell Optiplex GX280 Mini-tower, and it worked great.The main advantage to this card is its ability to record 120fps shared between the 16 channels. So if you only have 8 cameras that means instead of 7.5fps, you can bump that up to 15fps. I'm currently running 12 Cameras, so I've had to lower the fps on a few of them to 7. This works fine for most recordings. However, if you are watching them in real-time on the main DVR, it has a max of 480fps or 30fps per Camera if using all 16 channels. This is enough for nice smooth video on the main monitor. Expect somewhat "choppy" video at 7fps with your video recordings. Video quality is limited to 640x480. This is a relatively low resolution but is more than adequate for a basic home DVR system - at least at this price point. I just wouldn't expect to zoom into any license plates or identify somebody far away from the camera. If you need this functionality, you'll need to not only step up to a more expensive PC or Stand-alone DVR system, but much more expensive cameras.The software works just like the 4-channel PCI card. The record options are full time recording, scheduled, or motion recording. You can also set multiple record types per camera. For example, you can have Camera 1 record 24/7, but also tell it to do motion recording. So when you are playing back the recording, you can either play back everything, or just the parts where there is motion. This is a very handy feature. However, even after all of this time, they still haven't fixed the fast forward feature. It only goes about 4x normal speed. So you are forced to sit around and wait or just keep manually jumping ahead with the slider. Once again - motion recording is helpful, and the motion sensitivy is adjustable.The biggest selling point for me with this particular PC based DVR was the ability to have remote viewing of the DVR in the house. This enables me to setup the main DVR to function as a webcam with the included software. Just check a few boxes and you're good to go. This can be setup to be limited to your internal network or even viewing outside via the internet. Be careful if enabling that option as there are security issues with opening up ports to the outside internet since it has a web-based interface to install the local client. For my requirements, I just want to view the cameras from other PC's in the house; which this does very well. You can even view previously recorded video - although the software is much more basic than what you get directly from the main DVR.As mentioned in the previous review for the 4-channel PCI version, the manual is somewhat hard to follow given it was obviously written in another language. However, since I had already gotten used to this stuff from the previous cards, upgrading to the 16-channel card was very easy. The software and hardware is nearly identical. The only physical difference is how the brackets need to be installed. But if you are new to this stuff, definitely read the manual before you jump into the PC-based DVR and always download the latest version from the Q-See website. If it looks like too much, there are some nice stand-alone solutions.Pros:* Fairly inexpensive 16-channel PCI DVR Card* Easy installation* Basic but very functional software* Descent video playback/record quality.* Remote software for Live/Recorded playback via LAN/WAN.Cons:* Advanced features may confuse some users* Manual needs to be re-writting in "English"* Fast Forward needs to be drastically increased* Wouldn't hurt to have increased FPS recording per camera.Bottom line: While there are better dedicated DVR's and PCI DVR's out there - considering the price and functionality of the QSPDVR16, I rate this card at 5 stars, and consider it highly recommended for and home/small business surveillance. Even though I didn't have any issues with the card or software, keep in mind that I am a very technical user. If you don't feel comfortable opening your PC or are a novice user - be sure to read the user's guide on the Q-See site before purchase to make sure you know what you're getting into. :)
The backpack is very sturdy. The zippers are hard to open if you are needing to open it quickly. Other than that I'm glad I bought this backpack.
Sound quality: Pretty good, though I expected more bass. I listen to bass-heavy techno, and I find myself wanting more bass. Depending on the quality of the sound you're listening to, can be pretty nice experience though, with some crisp highs and decent mid-range. Don't expect to be able to play these loudly in a quiet place without disturbing people.Construction: Seems pretty solid, but I've heard that the plastic will eventually start to crack, which I can definitely understand from the creaking I hear when you twist the cups to their maximum. Sturdy, but also pretty heavy as headphones go, in my opinion.Comfort: This is probably the worst part for me. After about 45 minutes, my ears are in pain because the headphones squeeze your head pretty hard. That, coupled with the fact that the ear pads aren't very puffy, thus don't really "cushion" your ears at all.
I recently got the canon back camera bag for my small collection of camera equipment.I was able to fit all of the following in this bag:1. Canon EOS 50D with extra battery pack on bottom.2. Canon HD Vixia HF R20 camcorder3. Rokinon fisheye lens4. Tamron 55-85mm lens5. Tamron 200-500mm lens6. Canon large external flash7. Small Sony point and shoot camera8. 2 waterproofing covers9. Extra batteries and chargers10. and a monopod that fits on the side.And after I have all this in, there's still room for another small lens if I want to put one in.The bag is well padded and strapped in. The zippers are strong and the material is waterproof. Yet the bag is not very big at all. You wouldn't think it would hold all that it does. I feel very confident that if it were to fall, nothing inside would be harmed. It's just the quality of product that canon makes.
Works great with SDHC cards... but if your USB port is recessed, you may not be able to plug it in all the way. And if you have side-by-side ports, you'll probably cover up the ports next to the one you're plugged in to. I wish it came with a little 3-inch USB extender!
This is a poor design made for very, very light application.I had to modify the unit with a heavier cable due to the internal wires either not making contact or shorting out.
I'm not sure why the previous two reviewers had difficulties, and I'm not doubting that they did, but this device is widely used, and has a pretty good track record. I even use them in my home, I have installed them for others, and I take one on the road with me for remote access to my phone lines. Biggest trick is understanding the settings, and not accidentally purchasing one which is locked to some iffy provider (no names, please). Hard to beat for the price.
Easy to work with from installation to everyday use. Excellent documentation and online FAQs and support. Hard line and wireless speeds are well above national averages. My provider recognized the modem/router right away but a new user may need to educate their ISP's tech support about this combination product. Super product for the price and people with no need for a multiport router.
I love this device, I had initially purchased a $20 CoBy Mp3 player /Usb flash drive which was garbage.This is the total opposite. The device can load up to 3 hrs of music, is easy to carry and I can use it conveniently for working out in the gym, running and playing soccer. I am glad to have coughed up an extra 10 bucks for this device. It has not failed even with the sweat that I grease it with everyday and keeps my ear full with the music I need to keep me working.
I owned this GPS for a little over four years, and it was a great device. I would give it five stars except that the touch screen recently ceased to work. Since it was a very expensive unit I considered having it repaired, but Garmin no longer supports this GPS model. Now all it amounts to is a hunk of metal ready to go to electronic recycle. I'll probably look at another brand as a replacement.
First off, I need a bag that fit my HP Pavilion Dv7. Its 17.3 and its huge. This bag has enough space for at least an 18 incher. I am an adult college student, a science major at that. So I need space for the regular books and pencil/pen set, as well as lab stuff (lab coat, lab kit, goggles, etc) This behemoth hold everything and is HUGE, as other reviewers have stated. It looks like your going camping in this thing.Compartment wise, its just average to me. There are 3 big zippered areas but nothing in them but a pocket. No real organization to them. The buckled area is the same with just big pockets. The smaller from area has what seems to be a pencil pocket in there and room for 3-4 pen/pencils. I wouldnt say just just plain space isnt good but more pockets would have been better. I hate the buckle area...totally.The staps are so uncomfortable. They take getting used to. The adjustable lock things dont keep my straps at the length i want. I have to readjust them daily. The straps are padded and have hooks on them that can be used for ID/bus pass/cell holder. Having access to things right on the strap helps but I wish it came with a pocket or two right on there.For the price, this bag is worth it. I paid under $60 total and its worth it. The material is sturdy and the bag is hefty. Its hard to find a solid notebook bookbag for a 17in+. I recommend this bag with a passion. Id rate it an A- but only cause of the straps.
The trim rings were all much bigger than a typical DIN opening. If you're planning to replace the trim ring on a DIN sized deck, these will NOT work. In retrospect, I should have bit the bullet and just paid for an OEM replacement ring.
The product works reasonably well, but the package contains only one overlap gauge and at least two are required to do the job comfortably. After buying one set and working for one entire day using it, I had to buy another one to make the job much easier the next time. Two overlap gauges would be a much better buy (i.e., leave out the sliding gauge. It was of very limited benefit.)
I bought this TV strictly on the professional reviews of this set and others panasonic has made like this unit.The one thing I can suggest is learn to calibrate your LCD. Out of the box is often set for veiwing in a store- not your home.One setting I found to be key in enjoing your LCD is tweaking the sharpness. A lot of people complain about the 'jaggies' in their sets- the shaprness in most cases is set way to high.Also- get a DVD with color bars.
It's exactly what I was looking for my Nikon camera. It is easy to use and you can start using it as soon as you open it.
I purched this tv two months ago. Nobody scratched it. I only have one good daughter who's always very gentle and never went near the tv. But some marks appeared since last week that looked like an airplane right in the middle of the screen. Everytime when it is a light colored a picture, you can see it -- looks just like an airplane coming over from a distance. I actually don't think it is a scratch mark. I think the screen somehow did it by itself. I want to return it. But it's already more than two months. Hopefully Amazon would still let me return it, even if that means I need to pay a fee.There are two other things I don't like about this tv.1. The black frame. It makes the pictures appear to be darker. The silver frame tvs look much better. Wish I noticed that difference before my purchase. But Toshiba got such a good rating. I guess I was over influenced by that.2. The picture quality - not exactly what I expected.
After opening and trying to use noting came out. It was plugged with a big chunk of something. After clearing the clog I found that half the paste was solidified and formed the clog. Still enough to use but what a waste & a pain.
I am so pleased with this product. The long blade works great for getting rid of the hair in b/w the eyebrows and for general peach fuzz. The small blade and the two heads are great for trimming eyebrow length. It would have been nice if it came with a little carrying case since there are a few little parts, but I keep it in a mini-makeup bag along with my tweezers and that works just fine.
I purchased this after already owning an original Boostaroo. All I can say is that this device works exactly as designed. After using both units for some time now, I prefer the original Boostaroo to this version.The original version uses the more common AA batteries and contains an ON-OFF switch; both features that I like.If I were ever in the market for another Boostaroo, I would purchase another original model, not this one; not because there is anything wrong with this model.... I just prefer the original.
I purchased this rare, limited-edition Funai FDRV90E Dual-Deck DVD/VHS Player/Recorder from Amazon to match with the Funai 20" F20LCTE LCD television. This Funai FDRV90E is not sold at stores anywhere. Funai may be an unknown brand to many people, but Funai is actually the parent name of the Emerson, Sylvania, and Symphonic brands. I burned ten DVDs so far with no problems at all after three months. Great picture quality and comes with a 10 hour DVD recording feature. This one is very similar to the Sylvania, except that the Funai adds a better remote, better styling, VCR Plus, and Spatializer surround mode.
Just what I wanted, literally plug & play. Nothing else to install. I plugged in the reader, put my picture card in and could immediately see and download onto my Mac. Perfect.
What happens when you wanted a new at the time D2x or a D2Hs, but the $$$s just didn't make any sense. Buy the D200 instead and get some great glass instead. Unless you are a "pro" and getting paid big money, this D200 is just amazing. Had mine for 2 years and have banged it around, got it wet, hot, cold etc. this camera really just goes and goes. I am an amateur with no "Pro" pretensions but this camera is the D2x's little brother in that the chunky steel and magnesium sealed body, that is all switches dials and doors, this camera is set for the rigors of pro life. I think anyone thinking of using this camera for extended stints should also get the MB-D200 battery grip. Takes 2 of the Nikon EN-EL3 batteries or 6 AA batteries in a pinch with the adapter. The D200 in comparison with my older D70s loves battery power, though I have never run out of power especially with the battery grip before my shooting was done, it does make me concerned. Main reason why I carry 3 camera batteries and a ton of rechargeable AA batteries. In conjunction with the battery grip and the terrific Nikon SB-800 flash this camera is fabulous for special event picture taking like weddings, and also super for Museum photography as well. My trips to the Chino Air museum and the Boeing Museum of flight were just amazing with the D200. Airplanes taken with this camera are just amazing. I love engines and this camera renders the details just great. For fast action race car shooting this cameras 5 frames per second is great too.A note about exposure. Don't underexpose and the "noise" that the D200 can produce will not harm your pictures. At higher ISO settings at underexposed images chromatic and luminance noise will rear its ugly head. A weakness of the CCD imager that is just about abandoned by Nikon. The D300 uses the CMOS imager with superior performance in the noise arena.Unlike the lower cost D series Nikon's this D200 will take any autofocus lens whether it has a motor in the lens or not. The D40 and D60 family of cameras will not. The D200 has a built in motor for the lens focus drive built into the body. So while not perfect, I find that I make many more mistakes than my D200 ever does, however when I do what I am supposed to do, the D200 is absolutely amazing.Another note, since this is a "advanced" enthusiast's camera the "Scene" modes will be not present. I never use them and therefore don't miss them.The D200 also takes the Compact flash 1 and 2 format cards and IBM microdrive with no problems. However the camera is too old to understand ULTRA DMA cards so don't waste the money on those cards with this camera. With the Sandisk Extreme 3, 4 gig card this camera never let me down with a missed shot ever.With a shutter speed of 1/8000th of a second and only a 1/250th flash sync speed (my D40 and older D70 had 1/500th second flash sync) you will do well to get that shot.Menus a plenty, take the time to get your D200 setup the way you want it and you will be glad you did. Custom menus abound, of which I found no use to me, but may be valuable to others. The menus while fairly clear are many and fortunately for most, it would be a one time setup affair.The mirror lock up feature is nice to check depth of field, something I don't see on a lot of other cameras.Durability and reliability have been excellent with no issues what so ever.I read about an independent reviewer who dropped the camera about 5 feet to concrete on the grip and LCD status panel side, and the repair was only $250.00 or so. Pretty good performance since most cameras would be way worse.Who wants this older camera vs. the D300 say. Someone who wants to save money and get about 7 to 8 tenths the D300 and buy better lenses for the difference maybe. Ones moving up to a better body but doesn't want the D90 and wants something more substantial. The D200 will not disappoint.Others wanting the latest and greatest will undoubtedly buy the D300 and that makes sense too. For me, and I tried the D300, other than the higher ISO low light performance being better and a better LCD screen, it still was not compelling enough for me to move over to it. I want one sure, but maybe when the price comes down, and even then, it would have to be allot before I give up the D200. I think it is that good. V.C.
This PCI card works as Plug-n-Play on my PowerMac G4 (FW 800 series)running OSX 10.4 Tiger. I installed it and it worked.
As Cecil Adams said on 18NOV07, this thing doesn't fit in the charger correctly. I've owned this for over a year and am completely happy with the way it works... but the charging system is bogus. A simple plug, or even a cradle that relies upon gravity better (say, the remote sits in it vertically and the contacts are at the bottom of the remote) would be a huge improvement. I first started having this problem about a month after I got it. The remote went dead. I realized it hadn't been charging. After fiddling with it for a bit, I called Logitech CS and they suggested using alcohol to wipe the contacts... no improvement. However, if found that if I rested the top of the charging cradle on anything about an inch high, the remote charged so I kept it. It has now been two days since I've been able to get it to charge, no matter what position it's in. I'm hoping it will revert to working, or I'll have a rather expensive model-boat anchor. IF YOURS DOESN'T BEGIN CHARGING IMMEDIATELY WHEN SET INTO THE CRADLE, SEND IT BACK!!! I wish I had.
Be sure to hang on to your receipt...chances are high that you'll swiftly return it for a refund. I wasted my entire day off trying to figure this thing out! It comes and goes on my system. One moment it's there and then it goes into hiding. Very complicated and impossible to figure out. I advise everyone to look elsewhere.
I was not able to find a better deal on MiniDV tapes. I was worried that the quality would not be as good as the more expensive RadioShack brand tapes I have been buying, but I actually haven't noticed any difference in quality. I am very happy with this purchase.
If your priority is small size, this is a great keyboard. It's about the size of a laptop keyboard, and as with laptops, the "non-typewriter" keys (ctrl, alt, and arrows) are smaller and positioned oddly, usually around the edges. The keys have a smooth but definite tactile feel...important for touch-typists.
Just picked this set from a local retailer and am very happy with the feel, with the exception of the mouse wheel (although I expect that will loosen up in time). I've been using ergo keyboards for years, and this is my first with an inverted slope - and it's a world of different for my carpel tunnel. Numbness in both hands gone almost immediately! Picked this one up for work, and am probably going to get a second set for home now.
I was quite disappointed in the podcast management of this item.I listen/watch about 30 podcasts per week, and keeping them all organized and figuring out which ones I had listened to/watched was the most annoying thing.I ended up returning the Zune and purchasing an Ipod just for the ease of keeping track of podcasts that I have.If you are wanting to use lots of podcasts, this may not be the best item for you. But if you are just going to have music/videos on it, then it should be fine.
I purchased this stereo at Wal-Mart for $80. I really liked it at first, but then I began to notice some problems. Maybe others didn't have these issues, but this is my experience with the unit.Pros:- Great (almost) for the price.- Loaded with great features.Cons:- When playing from an SD card the stereo would skip the 1st second or so of the song, and sometimes skip the last second as well. I tried different bit rates and even inserted silence at the beginning of the songs...didn't help.- The clock kept resetting itself. Display was overall buggy...spelled song names wrong sometimes(?) - weird.- Couldn't get enough high (treble) out of it.- If you like a lot of bass you need to use the "loudness" feature, but then you lose some highs.- VR3 website claims it has a graphic EQ. What graphic EQ? Bass and treble, baby, that's it.- song titles and other texts scroll very s-l-o-w...- Tech support is poor. Never got through to a tech, NEVER returned my calls, NEVER answered my emails...after 4 days!Perhaps I got a buggy unit, but it felt cheap and unfinished.Recommendations:Pay an extra $30 or so and get the VR500CD-BT - returned my 400 and got the 500 instead. I LOVE it! Even if you don't need the bluetooth, it is a far superior model. Sounds a LOT better, doesn't skip beginning of songs, weird to navigate through the menus to get to some controls, but once you get used to it, it rocks! Better bass and treble. Text scrolls faster.Perhaps others didn't have the same problems that I did, but the 400 let me down. I stuck with VR3 though and I love the 500CS-BT!
We love this product. This tiny little widget that screws on all our cameras, 3 different digital cams, and positions the camera so well, has made it more possible for us to ask far less of strangers for snapping our photo....it travels so well, very light, slips right into my purse and is very easy to set up. It provides several different angles also.
The A65 is big, bright, clear and easy to use. The menu system is very intuitive. In short order I was able to comfortably navigate through all setup and options. Again, I found this unit to be very easy to learn and would recommend it to others.
Very well made, robust and good sounding cable-set from Monster.
Easy to conceal and to connect to fuse box. Plenty of length (about 9 1/2 feet). Easy to connect to and disconnect from detector. Better than having coil wire hanging in front of windshield. Excellent Product. Great price.
is a product of good quality I arrive at the indicated time okand u ken buy I recommend it as a trusted site
...and that's about the only good experience I have had with this DVD player.I bought a Samsung because I had had years of positive experience with their mobile phones and had high expectations. I have been so disappointed.1) Two months after the purchase it had to be returned because the disc loader mechanism failed.2) Even after manufacturer repair I find it skips and sticks endlessly, these are on cleaned DVDs which play fine in the computer.3) There appears to be a long lag in response time when using the remote. When forwarding or rewinding this is a significant problem.I was so excited when I got it and now I can't wait to replace it.
Works great, quick operation, lowest price (with rebate) that I found anywhere.
Forget belkin, monster and the rest of those over-priced cables. These cables work @ 1080p all day long, no problems. If 6' is long enough, these are the way to go.
I just bought the ipod video in black and the screen had noticeable scratches in the first week of careful use. IT SCRATCHES REALLY EASY! How come my phone and my two Palms don't have this problem? I bought a Crystal Film cover for it, a plastic film that protects it but that didn't work. It applies electrostatically and in the time I took to put it on a few crumbs of dirt and hair magnetically attached to it. Now I had big bubbles on the screen. UGH! I tried to remove the stuff to no avail, so that didn't work. I tried an Incase cover that looked very stylish but it covered the hold button and made using the click wheel more difficult. I sadly returned the ipod. I'll wait another day for an improvement on this issue.
There were several bad opinions over this product. I bought with some concern. But as it says easy to use, sounds incredible on my car radio, no static. Great product for the place I wanted to use it.
We had our flat panel screen on a stand for several months, but finally decided to put it on the wall. It's wonderful. The mount is easy to use and allows for adjustment once the mount and TV have been put up. The price and the product are both great! Thanks!
For my first digital camera and as a beginner myself, I was pretty satisfied with its features and the quality of the output. The multiple picture mode takes either 4 or 9 pics as a single pic so it's also great for shooting action shots. For its reasonable price, I was also suprised at how many pictures the camera is able to store on a 4 MB memory card...it holds about 22 pics, which is almost equivalent to a single roll of film. The camera also comes with a program where you can transfer your pictures from your camera to your computer. You also have a choice to either take pictures in color or black and white as well as if you want the date imprinted on the pics. Just the program itself with all its different capabilities makes the camera package worth buying. There's also great looking carrying case that comes along with it.Pictures look great on your computer...I'm not sure how the pictures would turn out if you were to print it, but if you're just planning on using the pictures for web purposes (email, etc.)..this camera is a great buy for a beginner!
I wouldn't recommend this camera to anyone. This camera eats up batteries like it was made by Duracell!! I will throw this away and get another one.
I like this DVD player. It is works well. I bought this brand of DVD player for a friend as a replacement to an earlier model of the player he had for years. I will purchase this DVD player for myself sometime. I hope the copy of this DVD player I receive works just as well as the one I gave as a gift. I don't have any complaints about it.
Just as advertise. I wish I had got one that was 6 inch longer though. It does the job and it works.
I REALLY LIKE THE FEATURES THIS CAMCORDED HAS. I LIKE ALL THE SPECIALEFFECTS. HOWEVER, UNLIKE THE OLDER MODELS(CC421 AND OTHERS OF THISAGE) IT DOES NOT HAVE A SOUND BLOCKER. WE ATTEND PARTIES THAT HAVEEXTREMELY LOUD MUSIC(WE HAVE A VERY LARGE FAMILY PLUS A NUMBER OFEXTENDED FAMILY SO WE ATTEND AT LEAST 3 OR 4 PARTIES A MONTH AND WEARE THE &quot;OFFICAL&quot; PHOTOGRAPHERS) AND ON THE NEW CAMCORDERSTHE SOUND IS TERRIBLE. IF YOU COULD FIND A WAY TO PUT A FILTER ON THESOUND LIKE THE OLDER MODELS HAVE, I WOULD GLADLY BUY THIS NEWMODEL....MAXINE MORENO
I'll provide detail below, but to summarize my review, this product works fine as a standalone wireless access point but did not work at all for me as a wireless repeater, even when using 2 of these devices with one as the primary and the second as the repeater.Here is the problem I was trying to solve with this product...after re-locating my office and Verizon Fios Actiontec wireless router into the basement of my home, I found that the Actiontec was not strong enough to provide reliable wireless service to the front half of the first and second floors of my home. Having read the great reviews of the WPN802 as a wireless access point with very strong range, I purchased one and connected it to my router to act as its own access point (I did not attempt to use it as a repeater for the Actiontec as I have read mixed results of using other devices with the Actiontec, and also learned that the WPN802 is only supposed to act as a repeater for another WPN802). I found that the WPN802 only had marginally better range than my Actiontec, and so this wasn't a solution to my problem; given that both my Actiontec and the WPN802 were in my basement, I assumed that the foundation of the house must be interfering with the signal and so the answer was likely to place a wireless repeater somewhere above the basement. With this in mind, and ignoring other warnings in reviews that the repeater mode had issues, I purchased a second WPN802 as it seems they are only supposed to act as repeaters for another WPN802. I placed the second WPN802 on the first floor of my home and configured it as a repeater for the WPN802 in the basement; the signal from the second WPN802 was very strong, however it was impossible to connect to this second WPN802...you see, in order to configure the repeater mode both WPN802s must use the same SSID, and without fail my laptop always connected to the first WPN802 with the weaker signal. I tried this on 3 different Dell Inspiron laptops using both Dell's wireless utility and the Windows network connections utility...this is pretty common equipment. I spent 5 hours on the phone with Netgear's technical support in the Philipines trying to get the repeater mode to work; I must compliment them for their thorough and knowledgeable nature as well as responsiveness - we tried pretty much everything in terms of assigning static IP addresses, different channels, access control, etc. but nothing worked. This was not easy as we had to continually do a hard reset on the 802s, and as has been mentioned in previous reviews you need to be directly attached to the 802 to re-configure it. Their support would undoubtedly still be trying to solve the problem with me, but I ultimately chose to take a hardwired approach to solve the problem, running a CAT5e into my attic that was attached to the Actiontec in the basement and a WPN802 in the attic. The WPN802 in the attic is exhibiting great range and covering those areas not being serviced properly by the Actiontec.Due to the obvious repeater functionality flaws, I cannot rate this product higher than a 3, and I rate it at that high a level only because it does work well as a standalone wireless access point and because I was impressed by the professional nature of Netgear's support. If all I wanted was an access point however I could have gotten something cheaper, and now I have 2 of these (which thankfully I do have uses for).
This extension cable looks just a little bit cheap on the female end, but it's been very reliable for over a year, now, and has been especially useful for long-term Android phone usage. The phone can still charge, while giving me enough slack that I don't have to sit right on top of a wall outlet. This is good for sitting back and watching Hulu plus or Netflix on my Rezound for hours on end. Or, simply for web-surfing. I don't know how anyone can settle for the short cords that our phones come with.It's good for more than just charging a phone, too! It's been reliable for data transfer, on those few occasions when I've needed to have additional length to other USB cables, too.
I have the Epson 2200 and this is the only ink I purchase for it. Works consistently, as expected.
It's a good flash drive, works perfectly, but the cap keeps falling off. I had to tie a string on the cap to the bottom of the flash drive from losing it. I would rather get the sliding-type flash drives.
It is not the original one, I hope it stays working for long time. I guess the original is about 70$, so expensive in comparison with cheap price of this.
I love the snagless Cat 6 cables from Cables To Go. I am now spoiled and want to replace all my old cables with these Cat 6 snagless Cables To Go products. I used this to run a gigabit backbone from my office to my entertainment system.
The delivery was decently fast and was packed well. The headphones themselves are good. They produce great sound and are comfortable. The only problem I have with them is that you have to situated them in your ear in a certain way otherwise the sound wont get through.
this is a great product and has worked great since I bought it about three months ago. It is extremly easy to use and I recomend spending the money for it. If you can find a rebate of something like that it is really worth it.
Great case for those big lens that you want to protect while traveling.
I'm usin git right now. I'll tell you this; it took me around 15 minutes total to install and configure it with Windows Media Center 7. The picture quality is excellent, it picks up about all the channels our expensive HDTV can get (using the same type of antenna), and it just generally works great. Um, this works well with Windows 7 if you're wondering. I downloaded the latest driver from hauppauge's site (about 1.1 MB) and voila. Here're my system specs:Core i7 920 @ 2.66 GHzWD 640 GB Caviar BlackHD Radeon 4870X26 GB of tripple channel DDR3Intel DX58SO Motherboard
Nice cable but on the light weight side. However, might be perfect for someone looking for it to be lightweight.Thanks again to [...] and Amazon for the outstanding service and fast shipping !!!!
This is our second Salad Shooter (we had the first for many years). It does a great job with cheese and carrots and many other things.
I've bought this mp3 player,and it has nice quality sound on regular music CD albums, but it seems it will not work for me on mp3s, I am using CD-RWs, but for some odd reason when i put the CD in, it with flash 'disc' ofcourse, but then turn ino 'Data' and will never play. I'm pretty sure the sub directories and names of the mp3s are correct, and have read the instruction booklet throughly. If anyone has any help with this, please contact me at magick_karma_@hotmail.com its very much appreciated. Thanks and happy shopping! :)
When I hooked up my SkyFi radio in this device and turned on the unit, what I heard was a constant low frequency oscillating sound - the best I can describe it is a "motorboat" noise. I heard the satellite radio, but during quiet passages - especially on talk shows and interviews/comments on radio channels - it was extremely annoying. So, I tried muting the sound and the noise continued unabated at the same volume. You could mask it by turning up the volume, but on some jazz, classical, and talk channels it was always there, annoyingly so.I tried using headphones, thinking it was a speaker problem, but it was still there. Then, I figured it might be a bad power supply and tried batteries - annoying background sound was still there. So this item is going back - it's a real shame because it's a nice device, but fails miserably in it's intended purpose (at least for me) and that is making satellite radio portable.I tried AM and FM radio and the performance is surprisingly good. But, the manual is completely wrong as to how to store presets for these modes. The manual says that in order to choose what preset number under which to store the station you should hit the "tune" button. In fact, you hit the "seek" button. Until I stumbled on this, I was going crazy trying to get the manual's instructions to work on my device. Also, the "Menu" button on the remote control does NOT put the satellite SkyFi into menu mode as the instructions say it should. As it turns out I found about a half dozen places where the manual is dead wrong.I did not try the device with playing a CD - audio or mp3. When I realized the device was useless to me for playing satellite radio, I gave up and decided to use my SkyFi home kit with cheap powered speakers.A real shame - this had the promise of being a really nice device. By the way, Delphi "tech support" never responded to my inquiries. I understand by looking at other reviews that this is not unusual.
I bought this item as extra storage for my eee pc 901. For the first couple of days, I did not have any problems with saving data to this card. After about two weeks, a couple of the files became corrupt. A week after files began to be corrupted, my eee pc started flickering and not reading the card. I read on the eee pc forum and within Amazon reviews that there is a 33% failure rate. I got a dud. I am willing to try again given that when it works, it really works well and it is a good value.Crossing fingers........
I like it because of the color I think, but, each time I plug the ipod in my computer or the ipod speakers I have to take it out of this cover, so, If I had to do it over, I would purchase a cover that I could leave on. Sometimes the cover interfers with the plug for my ear buds too. Cute but for me, not very practical in the long run.
One frustrating thing about my Panasonic DMC-tz5 camera is that the battery will not charge via a USB connection. Losing the charger sent with the camera led me to this product, which works like a charm (whether on the wall or in the car).
these speakers are better than stock after i installed the Harley davidson amp system and listened to the stock speakers i got distortion. after installing hog tunes speakers both front and rear the rear speakers are loud and crystle clear. As for the front speakers are louder but they sound muffled not shure why but they are better than the stock.
After upgrading my older cable modem my downloads sped up from 25K/sec to speeds between 100K and 400 K/sec. Like going from an early 1970's 911 to a modern Porsche Turbo.
My 940c stopped working completely 3 days after it was installed. Apparently, the power supply went bad. It could get no power. After spending a half an hour on the phone (my dime-long distance -- HP does not provide a toll free service number) waiting to speak with a technician, I was told the first thing they'd have to do was to send me a new power cord! Even though that clearly was not the problem, I had to wait 2 weeks while they shipped me a power cord (that turned out now to solve the problem). Then, they decided to send me a new (?) unit. It arrived today. The only thing that came in the box was the printer. No print cartridges. You see, they expected me to remove the print cartridges from the original printer and place them into the new unit. That wasn't possible since they were locked into place underneath part of the printer housing and the original technician was told that this was the case. I just finished another call (on my dime, again) to HP and was told that they could ship me another set of cartridges that would arrive in 10 to 14 business days. Hooray!! It has been eight weeks since I purchased this dog of a printer and I still can't print! Now it is my job to pack up the old printer and find a FedEx drop off site so that they can get their old printer back!
It came really really late- not a huge fault but it was very scratched and had sticky stuff on the back of it.. it was also engraved with a name which I didn't know about
I was looking for an mp3 player that would hold other data types for transferring between school and home, and this is working really well. lots of play modes, you can create playlists within the player, and the backlight choices are kinda cool. it's holding a lot of music in addition to files so it's working great.
I like the camera very much... it serves my purpose.. It was hard to find a camera in my price range that had an external microphone connection... that was a priority... The light is amazing... picture quality good.... not too please with the stability option... when you move the camera around.. like walking while filming... not very good quality... if I had to buy it again.. I would.
Purchased this webcam about 9 months ago. It was difficult to setup but once I got it working it is really quite amazing. I also experienced the frequent lock ups which would require unplugging the webcam in order to reset it - a problem if you have this installed in a remote location. DLink has released a new downloadable (www.dlink.com) firmware upgrade for the webcam. Since I have installed this firmware release (ver 1.02), I have not had any lock up problems. For the price, this webcam has the best feature set out there.
Have been using MX4 for 3 months now. I have a couple other digital cameras (Kodak and Canon) . The MX4 has the most features. Several thing I especially like: 10x optical zoom, 0mm close-up, manual aperture/shutter support, movable LCD screen.Cons: MPEG4 video is not smooth and the autofocus is slow. The video format is Quicktime. I wish it uses Divx format, so I can play the videos on Divx DVD players (e.g. Philips 642). In program mode, the photo is a little dark. With the flash, the photos are too bright and some times over-exposed.Overall, I am happy with my purchase. It's the best digital camera you can get for under $300.
Rino 530s & 520s are a great blending of GPS and FRS radios. Screens are smaller but with good viewable area. Peer to peer positioning is fantastic. Use for both rec and work. Bought 530HCx to use hiking and FD rescue team ops with several other 520HCX. Works well with Maptech TNP for tracking units on laptop.Pros:Great GPS reception. Viewable screen in sunlight. Good transmit power. Lots of functions.Cons: Heavy weight with Lithium Ion battery(but neccessary for 5 watt transmit). Menu Items across top of screen very small(unreadable). Radio output volume not so good(suggest using with Motorola ear piece/boom mike). Units are expensive! Garmin has you over a barrel with purchasing mapping sofware for each unit(older topo could be loaded on several units). Alkaline battery packs available as back ups( but drop trasmit power allot).Bottom Line; I love the unit and have bought couple Rino 120s for the grandkids. Can track them every where and they constantly want me to trade them the 530 for thier 120s.
This is the 4th interface I've used to connect this to my car (VW GTI), and its finally one I'm happy with.Other ones I've used were Griffin iTrip, DLO TransPod All-in-One Car Solution for iPod, and some Monster one. All the radio-based transmitter type connections were horrible sound quality... very distorted. The DLO one was fine with a cassette tape interface, but it just took up way too much room by the gearshifter and heat/AC controls.I originally thought the Ten charger was poor sound quality and overly distorted. But I discovered that this was from wrapping the cassette tape wire around the gooseneck of the stand to make it look nice. I think its because there's not enough shielding on these cassette tape adapter wires... I unwound the wire and tied it up in back of the top of the stand... still kinda hidden. It works great now!All in all... best one I've seen and heard. It was not in the way. I haven't had a problem with it falling down... seems sturdy to me.
Hello,Avoid the JVC RXF10S for music listening (stereo-sound) purposes.This was supposed to replace my old 50-watt RCA brand theatre receiver and simply drive two Infiniti 100-watt 8ohm wall-mounted speakers - and no subwoofer. My old RCA makes the speakers sound great in this scenario, but it's just a big, black, ugly receiver. I thought this JVC would look nicer.This JVC is small and somewhat interesting looking, but it makes common tasks very difficult to accomplish, like adjusting bass/treble or switching radio stations. For example: You would think if you press "tuner" and then simply turn the adjacent knob, you could easily adjust the radio station frequency, but NO. The knob does nothing. You have to go and find the remote, and point it close to the receiver, and press up-up-up or down-down-down on the remote repeatedly. It's very annoying.This JVC slim receiver refuses to sound right, either. In fact, no matter what EQ or bass-boost settings were tried (and it wasn't easy to navigate), bass frequencies became almost non-existent out of my speakers. Hook back up my old RCA and walla! great sound returns to my speakers!JVC offers no explanation for the missing bass frequencies. Of course, they lazily suggest a subwoofer. "No thanks, JVC. I am not going to buy a subwoofer to accomodate your products design flaws." Besides, my old RCA sounds great without one, and I don't want some subwoofer hogging up floor space in dining-room.I simply need a slim receiver that can produce decent full-range stereo sound on one pair of full-range 100w 8ohm speakers. This JVC isn't it.
I am using this dock with an Onkyo A/V receiver. Very easy to connect.
Great product! Product was very easy to install and my PC recognized immediately, No problems. Worked well with the 512 MB chip that came in my machine originally. No conflicts.
I am satisfied with this product and the Vendor. I would recommend this Vendor to everyone.
I bought this case to use it during my stay in Hawaii, and it have been working out just fine the month I've been using it! So many nice pictures I've taken that I couldn't if I wouldn't have it. It's kind of big when bringing it, but once in water it doesn't matter. Very satisfied!
This groomer is a great addition as part of a beauty product line. It works well overall, and is great for trimming and shaping the eyebrows.
These are standard HDMI cables 6' in length, great for connecting DVD/BR Players to HD TV etc, the cables are good quality, the shipping was standard, and the price fantastic, I would buy this item again.
I am on my second pair. My boyfriend broke my first pair because for some reason he thought he should be able to adjust the width of them but instead just snapped the plastic. He can be very careless. At that time, I had had them for a couple of years. He replaced that pair, and now it is a couple of years later and I'm thinking of replacing them again because my right earphone stopped working. Maybe I'll play with it more to get it to work.I'm not very nice to these. I run with them regularly and wear them in the rain. I've never worried about them breaking. I also regularly stuff them in my computer bag.I am not sure if I will replace them this time because they seem quite expensive! I'm sure when I first bought them I paid $30 at most. My guess is that they are so expensive because they are no longer made but there is still a fan base.
i've just ordered an em-500 and am very excited to get it. I can't wait to get this device and see what it can do. so far, the reviews have been great and i am very anxious to try it. i will get back when i receive my device....
I have several iPod dock items that are incompatible with my iPhone. The biggest is my Bose Sound Dock Series I. I use the Griffin adaptor (switched to speaker) along with an elbow joint and double female jack to add a standard 1/8" input on my docks and can then plug in anything to those audio devices, including my iPhone.One thing to keep in mind is that it's not a tight connection. Its wiggles out fairly easily but it does what I need it to: makes it so I can connect any audio device into systems that are made specifically for iPods.
The 700 works well when its working! I have had to reset it twice. The GPS signal is lost often and can take as long as 20 minutes to come back on line.
A friend recommended this lens. I purchased it for my Nikon D60 (similar to D40 as it has no built in focus drive).The bad first, AF will not work, you must use manual focus with the D60/40. Set the Aperture to F22 and select the lock mechanism. It takes some skill to shoot at a prime 50mm as I find it too close for many situations, especially indoors. It does not have macro...I also have a D70 which has AF motor and all I can say the gears are very quiet when AF, the same goes for Manual, very smooth feel.I have read the lens is easy to focus with, I do not agree. A split screen was installed on the D60 making it much easier.Results: Extremely sharp lens, it loves low light, razor sharp results. It is a very tricky lens as it will only focus a specific area when at 1.8. So many times I end up focusing an eyebrow instead of the eye, etc.Lens Mount: is made of metal, very solid construction light lens.Recommended
I bought this memory card to use in my Korg Triton LE Keyboard. It is working great.
I own both the D40 and D80; it's a overkill having two for what I do as an amateur/leisure photographer, but this is a great camera that does all I need. The differentiator between D40 and D80 for what I do are the following: AF lens support (D80), faster function/info access (D80), finer controls (D80), and portability (D40). I don't see the D40 as an inferior camera; in fact, it's much easier to shoot to get good pictures. Using the kit lens 18-55mm 3.5-56G Nikkor, I can lug the D40 all day and not break a sweat.With the D80, I find myself playing with the control much more trying to get a different shot, and this is my portrait camera as well as my photography teacher. I use a 80-200mm f/2.8 Nikkor ED lens typically, and it doesn't focus as fast as my 18-200mm VR lens. The VR lens makes it almost too easy to get sharp pictures, but the fast aperture AF lens is more satisfying to shoot because it's more challenging.In conclusion the D80 is a versatile and capable camera for an aspiring photographer that wants to learn the technicals, while the D40 is a great SLR camera for anyone that wants to take good pictures.
The only issue I have with this docking station is that when you disconnect from the computer, it turns the player on. So, if I shut my computer down at night and don't pay attention to my Zen, I will wake up the next morning and instead of being good to go for the day, I'll have a completely drained player that was on all night. That's really annoying. I don't know, maybe it's something I can fix in the settings, but I haven't been able to find it...
Used two of these in an alarm installation with no problem. Maybe I was lucky, but they seem to be good quality.
The player is prettier than it looks in the site. It was easy to use at first although I have not yet used any memory card or pendrive as video source.Image quality is good.It's worth for the price.
If you're rolling your PC back and forth constantly, don't buy this. It's not a skateboard for your CPU, especially on carpeted floors. However, if you need a stand that will roll if needed and keeps the CPU up off the carpet, thus eliminating static and dust and all sorts of problems, then this is a good buy. It's not a Lincoln Continental--and that's why it's inexpensive and easy to put together. It's not a Pinto, either, though. Cost was my imperative and I think it's worth what I paid.
I found this case fragile and very difficult to get the player into. I was very careful and patient, but still managed to rip the case the first time I tried to get the player into it. Also, the case covers the play/pause and volume controls. I'm sure the controls are still usable, but be aware that they are covered. The case did not include a belt clip. Overall, I'm sorry I wasted my money on this item.
As you can tell by the title, I absolutely love my Zune! I bought it for myself (from my husband :) for Christmas. I don't have anything bad to say about it! It has soooo much space & I love the fact that it has an internal battery... I was using a small 1GB mp3 player that took AAA batteries and they always died after 2 workout sessions!! The savings on the batteries alone is astronomical!!!!The menu is super easy and I just love the "Quick List". You just add your favorite songs into it, set it to "shuffle" and you get an awesome song every time!!!! I use Amazon's mp3 downloader and I love it! The songs go right into Media Player and the Zune program, making this product really easy to use!! The sound quality is great and the large screen is awesome!The 30GB Zune is quite a bit larger than the iPod Nano, but that is no problem! I use the DLO Action Jacket to strap it to my arm while exercising and you don't even notice the size of it!! The easy to use menu and buttons make it easy to skip a song if I need a peppier one to keep me going!!I will admit that I was having a hard time deciding between the iPod and the Zune. I am sooooo glad that I chose the Zune... and you will be too!!
The most expensive mistake I've made in a while, and I've come here for the express purpose of trashing it.My WVC11B appears to lock up daily. The lights stop flashing (stay steady) and you can't connect to it. The only solution is to unplug and replug the power supply. Besides being extremely annoying this invalidates the whole concept of the product. (In my opinion of course, not Linksys apparently.)Unfortunately for me and other victims the company has not yet bothered putting up a support page for this device. In fact it's not even listed in the support section's list of devices and a search for &quot;camera&quot; yields no results. Through the product description you can find the link to downloadable firmware (in tiny print in the top right). When I go there I see the firmware hasn't changed since 2 months before Christmas when I got it. Oh well.When it does work it provides acceptable results but nothing extraordinary. The camera is about &quot;X-10 camera&quot; quality (nothing to brag about). I'm also dissappointed with the &quot;very fast&quot; streaming mode, as it doesn't seem to be much faster than &quot;fast&quot; or any of the slower modes. The two above qualities conspire to make it very difficult to focus, which I had to do since it came out of the box terribly adjusted.To its credit it is well built. Which will just make the act of destroying it that much more rewarding.Since it's sort of a unique product at this time it's hard to give it a qualitative rating. So I give it a 1, since it only seems to be function about 1 hour after every reset.I'm terribly disappointed in this new Linksys/Cisco alliance if this is any indication of things to come.
Perfect for all xbox 360 fans and the online game code purchase is just incredible. The only negative point is in Europe we have 4200 mspoints why only 4000 in US?
fast, crisp, cheap upfront, expensive drum and not many selling it
This is one of those product that looks great on paper but is cheaply made and very flimsy. The hub connects, then disconnects repeatedly. It seems either the cable, the connector or the circuit board is loose and I have to turn the thing around, or press on the connector, and hold to it with my hand before it connects.The Compact Disk slot is flimsy and does not always take the card unless you twist and jam it in.The CD that came with it had a completely different driver on it, for a IDE drive enclosure. Strange.
A disappointing purchase. If you don't know anything at all about traveling, the TomTom will get you where you want to go. But if you are familiar with most of your travels and want to "plan" your trips, the TomTom isn't very "user friendly" for changing routes . . . though it's not impossible to do so. I assume the higher quality GPS systems are better?
I only use it to transfer some files a couple of times and it refused to mount on my Mac using a Transcend USB Card reader. Tried to reformat it with no luck. Figure I will get two smaller cards next time Only good thing is it showed how good Amazon's return system works.
I needed to move my 46" Sharp LCD TV off its pedestal, and this looked good so without much research I bought it. I could have paid less but I'm not sure I'd have been as happy. The mount, which I attached to the interior side of an exterior brick wall, is sturdy, and it is very easy to pivot the TV to face the viewer. It went up easily and is very strong.
I installed a DWL-520 in my wife's Linux workstation to connect to my homebrew access point with no real issues besides having to download and install the wlan-ng drivers, which is probably not for the novice. The only two notes would be:- Must be a recent (post Pentium II?/Athlon) motherboard that supports PCI v2.2 The IWILL Athlon motherboard that is in my wife's computer worked just fine. If the green LED on the back of the card comes on when you turn on your system, your motherboard should be okay. If not, you may be out of luck.- MUST have it's own system interrupt (IRQ). Some PCI slots share interrupts with other slots or built in devices. If the card doesn't work, try moving it to another slot.Other than that, it's been rock solid under Linux. Unfortunately, I believe this card has been discontinued in favor of the DWL-520+ card, which uses a different chipset and is incompatible with Linux.
I bought the DFE-530TX+ last year to use with Windows XP and it worked fine.I have since switched to Windows 7 and even though the adapter is listed on the Microsoft Compatibility web page as being compatible I have found out that it really is not. Do a search on this adapter, or any d-link adapter, and you will find that there is a lot of trouble getting them to work with Windows 7.Time to buy a different card.*Edit: My DFE-530TX+ is rev E1. Can someone let me know what revision card they have received recently from amazon?
This Works for SD at 512MB.But for the Sony Duo (Memory Stick) it only goes up to 128MB...Other than the MB limitations it works just fine.
I'm make this brief--I cannot recommend this mouse. The design may be OK, but the build and materials are terrible. The first one stopped working after dropping a few feet to the floor. But, since it worked fine until the fall, I bought a second; what a huge mistake! First, the urethane grip reacted under use. Disgustingly, a big blister of liquid formed in the urethane and started oozing from the mouse. Good god--what is this freakish stuff?! Taking a scalpel, I lanced the mouse boil and kept using it, hoping the ooze wasn't harmful. Unfortunately, the problems didn't end there. Now, the USB contacts on the wireless adapter are failing. Given the weird and gross problems of this mouse, I would avoid any upgrade to this model. Please note--the newest MS software is also incompatible with this mouse.
Avoid a headache. I had the same problems with these new Memorex music CD-Rs. They will not work in my Philips CD audio deck, and as you can see in other reviews they don't work on most decks. I suspect they are plain digital CD-r's, or that the newer 40x discs will not work on Digital Audio decks. A design flaw at any rate. I have had great luck with older Memorex Music CD-Rs, but I believe they were 32x. I have no problem with Sony Music CD-rs which are easily available, and cheaper most places. However, Memorex is good with warranty service in my complaints about these.Great for dummies who pay extra for music CD-Rs for their computer because they are copying their friends CDs!
Love it, love it, love it!!!I don't know much about using a flash, but I read some directions, set it to ETTL and took some photos. The exposure was spot on, and the skin tones were just perfect!!! I'm quite hooked on how well this works with my Canon 10D and highly recommend it to others who need a new flash attachment. This one is slick!
This player met all of my qualifications:#1. It's very small. Inside the included belt clip it looks exactly like a pager. You could easily keep it in your pocket or wear it around your neck with the include strap. For me the IPOD wasn't even an option because I wanted my MP3 player to be pocket-sized.#2 There's no hard drive. The FL100 uses flash memory so there's no chance of skipping during exercise, etc. I don't care what the Mac folks say- if it has a hard drive it CAN skip.#3 The FL100 has lots of memory. In researching this product, it seems that 512MB is about as big as you can get in flash memory. Sure, the IPOD has more, but I normally don't have more than about 5 or 6 CDs in regular rotation. However, if you need more you can always expand memory using the SD/MMC memory card slot. I haven't shopped around very much for memory cards, but I know that the capacity goes up to at least 512 MB, meaning you could at the very least double your memory to over a Gig.I use the included Real One software to rip CDS at a variable bit rate (128 average). With better headphones I might notice degradation in quality, but so far I have no complaints. Even classical sounds great! Real One seems to be drawing from a better internet database than others (like MediaPlayer). I have yet to find a CD on which it can't find title/track info. Files are extracted into folders: Artist > Album > Track # and Title. You then use the MPIO manager software to download these folders directly to the device.The architecture of the FL100 is superb. Browse through titles while listening, display titles or MP3 tag IDs, set repeats, delete tracks directly from the device, display 1 of 2 different peak meters while track plays, and so on. The graphic EQ presets are not very good unfortunately. But you can manually set the EQ to your liking. The voice recorder is fun, but even better is the ability to record FM radio. I'm a talk radio fanatic so this is something I use frequently. You can choose high or low quality recording. With only about 40MB free, I recorded about 3 hours of talk on low quality.I do wish this device had the ability to function like a thumb drive in explorer. Unfortunately all data must be uploaded/downloaded through MPIO manager. Perhaps this could be changed in a future firmware update- I don't know.Lastly, I would recommend picking up some AAA rechargeable batteries. I use my player all day and burn through about 1 battery a day.
That's the best way I can put it. The Sigma 17-35 is a compact (3" x 3") and light (14 ounce) wide-angle zoom lens. It performs best in certain conditions:- On cloudy days or when the sun is behind the photographer. This is because I found it to be prone to serious lens flare- When there are no objects close to the photographer, as distortion at the edges is very noticeable- When there is a nearby object (a car's wheel, a fire hydrant, for example) that the photographer DOES want to appear extra large and distorted- Indoor wide-angle shots (I admit, this lens is great for that)This is not a good lens for architecture, as there is too much distortion. For architecture shots, please see the Tamron orSony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR CameraSo I would call this a niche wide-angle zoom. In terms of durability and construction, it is pure Sigma - it is very well built and should last a lifetime. One thing that I love about Sigma is the feel and the finish.[...]Given that the price has dropped significantly over the years, this can be a good addition to your lens collection, even if you already have the Tamron 11-18 as I do. If I do a photo shoot in a park or cemetery on a cloudy day, this lens comes with me, along with my primary, theSigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC SLD ELD Aspherical Macro Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras
This product is very nice but a little small for my Toshiba ,It fit my ASUS laptop perfect..The Toshiba laptop has a battery that serves as an spacer on the bottom and therefore touches the back of the stand
My college son loves this. I got him one first, then I bought two more extra....his roommate told him to get this.
I was unable to install the RP-U100 under XP, so I installed it on a windows 2000 pc, then copied the installed program, RP-100.exe to my windows XP pc. It all works fine, I can control all features of the RP-U100 including turning it on and off from the PC!
I purchased this for myself since I did not want to keep up-loading and waiting on delivery of my pictures from some of those online retailers. Not to mention the price of those on-line retailers can be expensive. Plus I wanted a quick and easy way of making photos without using my computer.This printer is very easy to use. Once set up, all you do is insert your memory card, select which image you want to print by scrolling up or down on the display, put in a blank 4" x 6" photo paper (preferably glossy, not matte) and push the print button. The quality of the prints from this printer is fantastic. As good, or better, that HP's more expensive models (HP 425 or HP 475) and just as good as some of Cannon's & Epson's more higher priced models. Absolutely one user friendly stand alone photo printer with great pictures.It's small, lightweight and very compact. Design features are very functional and it looks really sharp.The prints speed is a little slow and the LCD screen is a bit small, plus the ink cartridges may be a little expensive. But, I was able to print approximately 90 photos from the originally supplied cartridge. I expect to get a lot more photos when I replace this cartridge with another retail purchased one, because we all know the original ink cartridges supplied with most printers are only approximately 1/2 filled with ink. One thing to remember: DON'T buy any other replacement ink cartridges except the HP 95. And definetly DO NOT buy and refurbished or re-filled ones.In the latest comsumer reports survey, this printer really scored well vs. some stiff competition. It ranked in the top 7 of 27 other different models tested. Finishing with an overall score of 65; an Epson model scored the best at 75 and a Kodak scored the worst at 37. This HP 335 even placed higher than the HP 475 ($230.00) and the HP 425 ($190.00) and at a better cost ($100.00). I purchased mine for approximately $80.00 from Amazon.comNevertheless, for the money and quality of pictures you receivce from this printer, it's well worth the money invested.
Works perfectly on my older Mac G4 right out of the box. Great product, easy to use.
I travel a lot with my kids (ages 5 and 7) and I can't tell you how many earphones we have gone through on these trips! These are by far the BEST I have come across! They fit correctly, they have a volume control and have great sound quality! I am still trying to find a way to store them (Note to Kidz Gear - include a case!) but overall, these are great!
I have always had great luck with SanDisk products, and this is no exception. I probably should have gone with a larger capacity card, but the price was too good to pass up. These SanDisk Ultra II cards also download extremely fast.Since all flash-type memory has a finite lifespan of read/write cycles (somewhere around 100,000), it is worth it to spend the money on a quality card. When you write data (like photos) to a low-end card, it fills up like a glass of water - from one end to the other and erases it in much the same way, constantly writing to the same portion of the card first. Higher-end cards randomize where they write the data to, thus spreading the read/write cycles over the entire card and lengthening its usable life.(The SanDisk 'Ultra' II is a model, while 'Ultra' is a low end manufacturer.)
The description on these says "6.3mm stereo adaptor included" but they weren't included. Can someone tell me if this is a typo or who I need to contact to get this adaptor? This was one of the main selling points for me...
Well I needed to buy this in order to have sound from my laptop. First let me say it does the job it is designed to do. My only problem is it is very flimsy and feels like it will break with a tap of your finger, so be careful when you are using it. The first day I got it I plugged it in and it worked, but it actually began to fall apart, luckily i could just snap it back together. So in closing its great for the sound and does the job, you just have to be careful around it.
Our Miata club uses CB radios to communicate during our trips. Most have portable CB's which do not have exceptional speakers. Connecting this unit provides clear distortion free reception even during spirited top down motoring. I am very pleased with this purchase.
I have been looking to upgrade from my tiny flash player into a hard drive player for the past summer. I was looking for an alternative to the ipod since the reviews I have heard are somewhat negative, for the price, memory size, and battery life. Then I found the Rio Carbon and waited all summer for it to arrive. And now I have been using my Carbon for about two weeks and our relationship is going great.The programs to add songs are very user friendly. I know little about how to work technical features and have no issues getting songs on and off of it.The design of the Carbon is much more conceivable than the ipods. It slips easily into a pocket and isn't bulky or boxy. It's really light weight and fits within the palm of your hand.The sound quality is great. I would recommend keeping the player on lock as there is a bookmark feature that always seems to turn on when I have it in my pocket. Then my music pauses, which I thought was at first skipping, but this was all solved by keeping the keylock on.The battery life is great. I have only charged it twice in the past two weeks and I listen to it for about 2.5 hrs a day, so we're looking at about 15 hours for the week. And the navigation in changing songs and menus is easy too.The reason that I haven't been 5 star won by the Carbon is that I had thought it had a FM tuner also, and was kind of upset when I found out I had been mislead by the BestBuy website and sales staff. If this had a radio in it, I would be even more in love.So if you're deciding between an ipod or a Rio Carbon, remember that you are getting 5 gigs instead of 4 for the same price. And it is a much better product in my opinion. If Rio marketed and advertised this product as much as Apple does for ipod, it could really attack the success of ipod.
For accurate sound reproductions these BIC DV62si speakers are the bottom of the pit.They are not accurate at reproducing the voice and midrange tones and are very loud on the tweeter end of the sound spectrum.I returned these to Amazon.com the next day after trying them when delivered.
Although I do like Olympus products I haven't been too impressed by the D520 model. It does take great pictures during the day, but at night is a different story, every image ends up blurred, no matter how you change the settings or how still you hold it. Its TERRIBLE for concert pictures! I'm also disappointed with it's mpeg feature, friends of mine have dig cams with up to a minute of video AND sound, while this camera only has 15 seconds, no zoom and no sound, and they paid much less for their cameras. The D520 also has an annoying tendency to pause before taking the picture, making candid shots impossible to take. The camera itself is nice looking and does have some good effects, all in all, I would recommend buying it used, as the new price is not worth it.
This item will either work really well or awfully for your iPod. There are a lot of factors which will affect its performance, but if you're lucky enough to have them all, it's a great product. It charges your iPod, delivers crisp sound and higher audio levels than cassette adaptors and is nicely designed.However, if you live in an area where the lower FM frequencies have already been used by radio stations, this will not work well. It will also not work well on certain radios, for some bizarre reason. I used this on an Alpine and it worked fine in the area I live in. Later on I had to rent a car while my car was in the shop and the car stereo was a Clarion - at that point, the Monster Cable just freaked out and refused to broadcast from my iPod without deafening me with static.Also, when using it and it's been performing well but suddenly static starts to interfere, check that the device isn't being covered by something. Jiggle it a bit and if you can, put it on your dashboard. That seems to help the signal catch on more solidly.This may or may not work very well - it's definitely a case to case basis. My suggestion is to give it a shot - the fact that it charges my iPod while in the car is a huge plus for me - but keep the receipt just in case.
My previous battery was no longer performing correctly. I was looking for a new one. My camera is working now. The battery was well priced and shipped quickly. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
The product I ended up receiving isn't what is in the picture but thank goodness I like it anyway. It seems like it is maybe the updated version of the one pictured and it works just fine. Other people have commented and said that the auto station finder doesn't work right and actually finds stations with broadcast on them...this is true. But I know which station in this area is best so that's fine. Overall, it works great.
I bought this wireless head set for a dvd player I just installed and they work great. You can hear sounds that go unnoticed when listening through normal speakers. They picked up the infrared signal from the dvd player without doing anything extra. I thought since they came with their own transmitter I would have to plug into that, but that was not the case. Great sound. I highly recommend.
I installed this wireless Netgear combination on a Compaq PC with Win ME running. It took a while to get it semi-working, but still have issues and Netgear support isn't much help.2 issues left are: When powering up the status stays red until I manually apply the saved config (it does boot up with the saved config though). When powering down, the shutdown hangs in the last step (dark screen), and I have to manually power it off each time by pressing the power off switch for 10 seconds.It does hang once in a while during large downloads, but this isn't a huge issue for me.I've been all over the web trying to resolve this, including MS, Netgear, networking forums, etc. I've de-installed & re-installed a few times, cleaned out the registry, etc. Just can't get the power on/off to work correctly.
I have always been a fan of leviton switches and outlets so when I went to do my home network I and saw the quickport series products from Levition It was a no brainer for me. But after some research I found that these are just keystone connectors..but not really! Leviton makes these connectors just big enough that they will not clip into my other keystone plates that I bought on amazon and from Lowes. Now the quality of the connector appears to be decent but the install is horrible. After I bought this I realized the wires do not punch down parallel to the top of the connector like any standard Ethernet connector for an easy install. Instead Leviton decided to make the wire come in perpendicular to the back of the connector making the install almost impossible if you are using any quality cable that has a thicker jacket, or for when your install is in a tight space. Now the connector did manage to get gigabit speeds and they have a nice wiring stickers for 568a/b for when you are installing the connector, but I decided to just toss these out and go with Commscope's 10G M series connectors for my cat6a 1091 cable. Lastly these connectors are 4-5 dollars more than any other cat6 keystone connector you can find on amazon.
This is the tri-color cartridge for HP 1150c and other officejet printers. It is the best and other less expensive imitations do not produce the same rich colors. If you want professional looking quality copies, then this is the cartridge for HP printers.
Horrible mp3 player. If my daughter wasn't so into Barbie, I would return this piece of junk. The snap-on outfits fall off easily. The mp3 interface is clunky and slow. To top it off, the software is all about getting your kid on barbie.com. If you want an mp3 player for a young child...look elsewhere.
The headphones do sound very good but if anything goes wrong your on your own. Vmoda will not stand behind there products. I learned this the hard way. Horrible customer service. Avoid vmoda unless you buy from them there is no warranty. They do not even attempt to resolve a issue, they are rude and I advice to try, Radius Atomic Bass they are in the same price range and they stand behind there products. AVIOD VMODA.
Cons: The front, quick-access USB port stopped working after 10 days. From the beginning, the connection was not good--cables had to be pushed in hard to achieve a connection. Just poor quality in the item. I'm awaiting a replacement from Amazon now, and will update this review if the new unit is better/lasts longer than a month. I would give it 4 stars if the ports worked on mine.Also, the supplied 2-inch patch cables are totally useless, unless you place the unit directly under a Mac Mini (which has its own problems of port access, as other reviewers have noted).Pros:It does look great.The latest versions ship with good rubberized feet so slipping is no longer a problem.It fits *perfectly* under the current iMac models--it's the same size as the iMac's aluminum "foot," and strong enough to support the iMac's weight.The front access ports are convenient (or would be, if they worked).UPDATE 05/30/07: Amazon has notified me that they are no longer carrying this device, so I guess I won't be getting a replacement from them after all. (It's only offered on Amazon thru third-party sellers now.) Not a good sign, I'd say.
I purchased the Kodak tripod ($10.00) as well as a Davis Sanford ($90.00) tripod at the same time thinking I'd use the Kodak on road trips and the D/S around home. Dollar for dollar the Kodak is the better buy. Can you use it professionally? No, but for the hobbyist or amateur vidoeographer like me, it's a great buy. None of the other tripods I've purchased ever came with a 'How To Take Great Images With Tripods' pamphlet, either.Also, attaching the quick release head on the Kodak was a snap with the wing-nut type attachment. The D/S needs a screwdriver (or coin) to screw it into the camera (I have a Canon GL2)I returned the D/S tripod and kept the Kodak.
Before I bought these earphones, I used the earphones that came with my Zune 80gb,Zune Premium Headphones v2, which were surprisingly good. They had very good sound isolation and sound quality, but after a few good years, the wire connecting them to the audio jack eventually wore out.I then set out to find comparable earphones in terms of price and features and after much research, I came across these. Most of the reviews were nothing but positive, saying that they had great bass and everything, just as the product name would entail. This was not the case, at least as far as what I am used to. The bass was lacking and the mids and highs sounded very mediocre. They also did not seem to block out as much sound as I was expecting, but in the end they were not expensive anyways.If you can find the Zune earphones for a similar price, I would say go for those or something else because these are not anything special.
I love this CD player. The best feature is the anti skip technology. I take it when I rollerblade or in the car and it hasn't skipped once! Truly amazing. The case it comes with makes it very easy to hold in your hand as you walk, run or blade, and leaves all the controls available at the same time. The only thing is you have to completely take the player out to change a disc. The design is really sleak and streamlined. The player is barely larger in circumfrence than a CD and it's very light too. Another great feature is the audio out jack. With this you can connect it to a tape or MD recorder and make your own recordings! Big plus!Some quibbles. The headphones (like just about every portable) are not very good, and I never use them. The CD lid is a bit shaky feeling, though I haven't had a problem with it. Finally I would have liked the chousing to be a bit more thin. But these are just minor things. I'd suggest this player for anyone.Active or not, you never want your music to skip and this device lowers that probablity to almost zero and keeps things stylish at the same time!
This is a pretty good connection for your radio and your phone....you can play any music apps that you have on your phone from this transmitter.It has 3 different type of connections depending on what type of iphone or ipod you have. I just played around with it and found that the type b works for my iphone 4s but I think the type a works as well. Its very easy to put together there are just a couple of things you have to put together. All you do is put your radio to 90.1 and connect your phone to it and it can play anything you want it to from your phone. My connection from my radio to the phone doesnt work so this is a great tool until I fix it or it breaks.
If you can get past the Frankenstein look when you have these things plugged into your ears, you will love these. They're actually very comfortable when you put them in because of the memory foam style pads. If you have a smaller earhole like mine that don't hold the typical hard plastic style earplugs all that well, these are the ones you want to get. I've fallen asleep with these on plenty of times they were so comfortable, & not once did I have the soreness that I get in my ear that I get with some other style earplugs. Sound quality is nice, especially the bass which is not too thumping but nice & crisp, which is the way I like it. Don't expect audiophile quality sound but for the price you will be more than happy with these.
The sound on these headphones is great sound like skullcandies. The fit on your ear is awful though, they just hang by a piece of plastic, dangling just close enough so you can really hear it. Because they are so lose on your ear and just hang, other people can hear it too, all around you. Cheap but not worth it for someone who wants a nice workout headphone.
I received my order on time and was very satisfied with the entire ordering process from the buy. I would definitely recommend the buyer to other customers.
I've been dealing with telco and network wires for over two decades. My current gigs involve showing up on a site with a network problem and getting it fixed quickly. Mostly retail stuff where the POS or credit card system is down, in other words, they are not making money. I've had the 200 for about 8 months now and it has proven its worth over and over again. I often show up at a site that I've never seen before, and let me tell you, retail installs can be really ugly. Sometimes just finding the switch or router on a site can be a challenge because the staff doesn't have a clue. This probe will find wires in walls but also show you which one in a bundle you're holding in your hand is the one you're looking for (you have to use it to understand.) The connection tester will show you what wires are missing or in the wrong position if you listen to it well, EVEN IF THERE IS ONLY ONE WIRE CONNECTED! This is a complicated but intuitive device, so intuitive that there really isn't much of a manual.. you just have to work with it for a while. Like a rather odd co-worker that is skilled but a bit strange, you'll come to love it. The guys and gals in Everett really understood what us field guys go through and need in a "toner". If you deal with CAT5 or RJ45 wiring on a regular basis, you want this. If you have a job where you show up and have to figure where a wire goes, you NEED this. I've used every toner out there (the blue Fluke beats Progressive to shame) and can do amazing tricks with them. This damn little setup is the best thing that I've ever found. I just wish that they made it 20 years ago.
I've used a number of coolers over the years and this product easily is the best. It does one thing and it does it right. I felt under my laptop and the heat is isolated to one lukewarm spot. Follow directions and give it a little gap between the laptop and cooler and you won't be disappointed. After using other brands the difference is day and night. Highly recommended!
Product was new as advertised and came in original box. Delivery was also right on schedule.
I bought three of the units and used them up to a year ago. There is a Windows XP hack for the system that works quite well. The problem was that the Windows CE OS that the system uses is no longer supported, and the web browser is based on IE 5. There is no IE 6 or above for the device, so most websites (today) could not be used.Does wireless nicely, used it for AOL IM and for a PowerPoint slideshow viewer. Nice system!
This radio was purchased to replace one identicle to it. The first one finally died after three years of exposure to salt water. It was face up out in the open. Not a good way to have it. While it worked it was great. Had good distance receiving and transmitting. Weather channel is a great feature. These are the main reasons why I bought another one of these radios. I will mount this one differently and put couplers in the wires so that it can be removed during storage.
A must have for convertibles but unfortunately I am returning mine due to the fact that I have a truck and the shock sensor and other assoressies I have will be more than enough for me and I actually think this will be bad for me when my wife is at work and a co-worker walks to their car to leave if its next to mine
We purchased the TV brand new from our local electronics store.After owning the TV approximately eighteen months, we awoke one morning to find the inner screen shattered. Nobody had touched it during the night and it was perfectly fine the night before.The extended warranty we had purchased for the TV was useless as the warranty company refused to fix the TV because they said we must have abused the TV.So, we wasted almost $2000 for a television that lasted a year and a half.We will never buy another Panasonic TV or LCD TV. We went with plasma for the replacement television.
As you may know, the soft case that comes with the Treo only protects it from minor scratches, and makes it difficult to tote around. The case fits snug around the phone, and doesn't add any real bulk to the size of the phone. And it's like armor, with cutouts for all the functions you may want to use without removing the phone (volume, power LED, charger, etc). The big win is the belt clip and quick-release tab.Cool looking addition to your gadget belt!
I can not give these a 5 star review because I did not actually use them. They are very substantial and I do not have a crimping tool. Usually I just pound these type of terminations with a hammer and a screw driver, but don't think that would work with these.
I bought a ipod Nano from a local store then wished I could hear it while I used my computer or washed dishes. Looked up a system that would utilize my Nano to the best advantage. Read the reviews on Amazon and ordered this boom box. I have used in for a intro music for a class I taught and love it. Sound quality is great. Wish it had a little handle so I could move it into the kitchen easier. That is not a big deal. E-Z for a 75 year old to figure out.
I received my CD yesterday and I am extremely impressed. Believe me, this product is of very good quality. A very good deal! Ultra-slim, smooth base, nice-n-lite and a cool transparent design. I love this!!! Check it out!
Just purchased a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban and wanted to put the stereo I had in my old truck into this one. The geniuses at GM decided to split up the stock stereo system into two parts. The radio is in a separate place in the dash from the cassette (really? I guess in '94 people still listened to cassette tapes) and equalizer. One of the drawbacks is that the stock cassette player is really shallow in relationship to the firewall and dash. In order to fit your new stereo, you need this part as it extends the place the radio fits. You have to use the stock vent directors but those just snap out of the stock panel and snap right back into the new piece. I would also suggest getting a GM antenna adapter because again, GM had to be different and use an antenna plug that doesn't fit anything else. Also get the radio delete storage cup thingy. Because once you intall your new stereo, the stock stereo is just taking up space. All these parts are available on Amazon and are inexpensive and easy to install. The ONLY thing that I might complain about and it's a little nit-picky, but the red on the new part is, well, new. The red on my dash is older and therefore slightly faded so the colors don't match up exactly, but it's not a glaring difference.
I added the Garmin Nuvi 550 GPS to my motorcycle toys and it added a tremendous value to the riding experience. It was great to have an easy view of the roads besides the interstate and plot a more scenic trip. I didn't use the MP3 function, but appreciated the "bluetooth" feedback into my helmet headset.This is a MUST addition for any serious touring rider!
My wife and I bought this camera about 6 months ago as an upgrade to an aging kodak 2mb. I am pretty much a "automatic settings" guy whereas my wife loves to use manual settings, change ISO, shutter speed etc. This camera is perfect for both of us and the picture quality is amazing.I was somewhat sceptical on reading other reviews on the display cracking but, fingers crossed, have not had any problems. The movie feature is very very impressive, and on the highest quality is good enough for transfer to DVD. Would advise you to get a 1gb ultra fast card to really benefit from the cameras features.Only complaints are that the software that comes with the camera for image editing is terribly outdated and looks like something to be used on windows 3.1 and the transfer via the cable is quite fiddly leaving you to wonder if the door to the usb cable socket on the camera would break over use. We bought a universal SD card reader and take the card out itself and then transfer to the pc.There is no battery indicator which is ridiculous. Suddenly the camera says "low battery" and then shuts off. Get yourself another battery as a spare. Whoever left this feature of the camera at Canon should be fired.Download the free picasa image software. Much better than adobe photo album and the canon software included in the box.
Calibration software is a little confusing and they will curl in your car player after a while (heat) as all labels do. Otherwise, the capabilities are very good, overall quite happy with it. I also bought a bunch of the Memorex labels which are decent quality but not all that satisfied - their software is useless.
I recently purchased a 140DLX, and I just got my first set of pictures back. I have NO formal photographic training, but I was simply blown away by the quality of the photos I got back. To me, they looked similar to photos I've seen from really expensive, complicated cameras with all those removable lenses.I wanted to buy an APS camera, because of the simplicity of loading film. If this is a concern of yours, buy this camera. It's ridiculously easy. APS film shots tend to look grainy, because the negative is smaller than 35mm, so there's another plus.To me, the coolest feature was spot metering. You can get some really incredible color and life in your photos, and you can also simulate &quot;focusing&quot; on one object, while having other objects in the scene out of focus.I suggest reading the entire manual, then blow a test roll (find a willing sibling, like I did) on the camera with different camera settings and lighting conditions so you can see what it will do when you really need it. And make SURE to try spot metering on things in the foreground and background so you get the concept. You'll be really impressed with this camera!- Adam
This was an upgrade from a 2001 G4, which served me well, but was ready to be put to MacPasture. I LOVE the G5 iMac. I'm not a super techy girl, but I know what I like, and this works well. I run a lot of heavy programs on it, i.e. InDesign, Finale, Garage, etc. and it takes it like a man, a giant man who can eat a lot and then go swimming, without having to wait an hour first. Yeah. Anyway, the screen is clear and beautiful, it's extremely quiet, and I have had no overheating problems that I heard so much about prior to buying it.My only complaint isn't with the machine, but with Apple itself, regarding the mouse. Mine came with a Mighty Mouse, which is a step up from the generic Mac version, but I can't believe Apple still doesn't make a mouse with forward/backward buttons for easy Internet use. But hey, if that's the worst I can think of, that's saying a lot.
I purchased the product, it was very simple to use, included excellent extended connection cords and worked very well.
These are really nice speakers, In the past I have had sony,infinity,jbl,klipsch for my new home theatre and music setup i got these, and a PSW10 for the sub, these speaker do the job really good in highs and mids, on the low they are fine but will need a sub and you don't need gazillion watts sub unless u want to break all the windows glasses.
Why V-moda? I have Bose Quiet III Comfort full-size headphones that I like and use often. The problem with full size head phones is they are not practical to use everywhere. I wanted quality ear buds, not the trash that came with my I-pod Touch, and considered buying the Bose earbuds, but they are as pricy as the full size headphones. I settled on the V-moda after carefull research because they are the best sounding ear buds for under 80 dollars. If you buy V-Moda Earbuds, please burn them in for a minimum of 12 hours straight and you will enjoy the quality sound. I am over 50 and have significant hearing loss because of jet-engines for 8 years and sirens as a Emergency Care Provider. High pitch sounds are really tough to hear. The V-Moda provides the bass I like and I can hear the upper frequency sounds. The soft inserts cancels outside noise extremely well. In fact, I like the V-Moda as much as the full size Bose headphones.
I love this cable. I use it to watch my Netflix movies streamed to my laptop on my tv. It's pretty cool.
This camera is loaded with features, but still easy to use. My Mom is a professional photographer and proclaimed this the best point and shoot ever. Bought one for herself, for me and my brother as well! She especially likes that it has sports/action capabilities. I have fun using the captions now and then (they are optional, so you can turn them off completely if you don't want them). It's nice and compact. Most importantly, it takes beautiful pictures!
I installed this card in my fairly new machine without a single hiccup. It works flawlessly, and installation couldn't have been easier and better. And despite what some are saying here, the box never says the card comes with a remote. I only wish others who talk this card down would do their research and understand what they have before leaving such negative reviews.
Great addition for your Pioneer car stereo. directly links your iPod to the stereo so that it charges and plays your tunes while you drive. It also allows you to control your iPod through your Pioneer stereo. A MUST GET item if you are buying the Pioneer car stereo
The cable is exactly as described and didnt have any problems with it.Got it on time.
I, like many others, though I was getting a deal for this battery grip at only $69.95 (compared to the Canon grip which sells for over $130 here on Amazon). When I first received it, I was impressed by how well it fit my Canon Rebel XT, how sturdy it felt, and its general appearance. It worked perfectly for about 6 months until one day when the plastic surrounding the battery's compartment's switch crumbled, leaving me unable to close the battery door which rendered the grip useless. I am not a heavy camera user; I use my camera about once every week or so, and never in extreme heat or conditions. I'm always very careful with it and its accessories so there was no manhandling on my part. This grip is simply cheap and is made of weaker materials than that of the Canon grip. Now I'm having to go through the trouble of begging for a replacement. Yes, the technical details state that there is a 1 year warranty for this item, but a warranty card is NOT included with the grip. Opteka won't answer my inquiries so now I have to plead with 47th St Photo to honor the warranty.In summation, you get what you pay for. Save yourself the trouble and get the Canon grip. It's pricier but worth it.
Now that I have used this for a while, my only real complaint is that it drops letters. I must proof everything I type. It tends to drop letters and you must really type the space bar hard to make it work. My last wired comfort keyboard was a real light touch. I do like the loss of the additional wires off the desktop.
The stand on this and other Sonys is very well designed. Most other manufacturers use a footpad and hinge arrangement that can leave the monitor wobbling at the slightest provocation, particularly if your desk is on the light side. But this monitor is rock solid. It's also light on desk space and has a good range of image controls. An excellent choice for a basic monitor.
(2) CTA EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries + Mini Battery Charger + Cleaning Kit for Nikon D700, D300, D300s, D90, D80, D70, D70s, D200, D100 & D50 Digital CamerasThese are great replacement batteries or extra batteries and the come with a battery charger. Which is a plus. It is nice to be able charge all the batteries up at the same time and have the option of 110 or 12 volt also Europe style adaptor is included. It works well with my D300s. I have the battery grip and I have no problem with battery power for the whole day
I ordered the Ipod Mini (pink) and this Arm Band at the same time. A day later, I get an email from Circuit City (the online affiliate of Amazon for the Mini) saying they have no Ipod Mini's instock and my order is cancelled. But, Amazon does not cancel my order for the Arm Band nor can I cancel it. So, I getting an Ipod Arm Band and no Ipod. Real Lame. I would wait until you have confirmation of shipping on the IPod Mini, before getting this Arm Band (they don't arrive together anyway) or you could be stuck getting an Arm Band (for $30) and no IPod.
I love this laptop, light yet powerful when using different applications. Wonderful.
Especially in light of its low price ($49.99 with free (and prompt!) shipping), this product is an excellent piece of equipment and a fantastic buy, especially since my first scanner, which occupied half my desk space, cost just over $200.00! I've read negative reviews about its noise (scarcely more than a whisper), its slowness (so far I've never had more than a minute taken up, and, at age 80, I have the patience to deal with that), and scan quality (the first scan I did was to copy and print out our 2 passports, and it captured every detail accurately), all I can say is picky, picky, picky! I've set mine to import directly to Graphic Converter (The poor man's PhotoShop for the Mac, at $35.00!), which enables me to adjust sharpness, brightness, contrast, color balance, and color saturation in seconds, I'm delighted with the gadget. Perhaps the critics need to take the time to experiment with the ample contols available.
I use this on my 70-200 lens for portraits and almost never take it off except in bright sun. It's similar to the Softars I used for years on my Hasselblad but much cheaper and available in many sizes. It has less halation than the Softar in back-light situations which is a plus. Only complaint is the poor quality of the ring; very poorly machined.
Sony came oh-so-close with this one. I use my Mylo mainly as a Skype phone, and although the voice quality is out of this world, the phone is too heavy and the battery life too short. If you intend on keeping this phone on all of the time to receive calls, then it needs to be plugged in. The battery life is just too short to be left on all day (I've gotten into the habit of turning it off when I don't it use it). In addition, the unit is too heavy to be used as a handset for an extended period of time. My wrist starts to complain when I'm on a call, and I'm always reminded of how heavy it is when it's pressed against my ear. All in all, the design is endearing and slick, but Sony ends up missing the mark. I'm looking forward to version 2.0.
Hi,I used this to connect to my BMW 3 series,No engine noise as other customers wrote, But Pathetic reception, I would rather buy Cds,
I put the earbuds in, slide the little plastic piece down to my waist, pull it apart and reassemble it behind my neck. That brings the microphone up to the perfect location, and the cords are kind of "hidden" behind your back. Then I turn on the radio, put the phone in my pocket and go. I think it's a pretty ingenious design, and I really like that you can change your FM presets by pushing the rubber button on the microphone.On the downside, the stereo effect can be intermittent. I often lose FM stereo entirely while walking, or it comes in and out. I don't know if it's just a faulty cord design or what, but that could really be improved upon, as it's really annoying when it happens.Mike, thanks for the review and the photo! Hopefully everyone can look at it and rediscover this fun headset.
I disagree with one of the other reviews posted here. The WR-100 does not need batteries to operate and functions extremely well if programed with the correct SAME codes. . Our radio was extremely easy to program and was operable within 5 minutes of opening the box. Make sure you refer to the instructions and acquire the SAME County codes via the NOAA website: www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htmI highly recommend this model to anyone who might live in a dangerous weather region, I live in the heart of tornado alley.This is a great product which has not failed my family yet. Please make sure you check into the products you need.
I am so glad I purchased this software to use with my Nikon D70s. It is very easy to learn and use.
I have had 2 of these graphics cards for 6 years and both are still going strong. I've gone through a couple of motherboards and several HDs but my good old EVGA 6800 GS keeps on kickin'! Love EVGA Graphics cards!
Product reviews on Amazon were bad, but were good on Circuit City. It was cheap ($300) on Amazon, so I went for it. I have returned it twice to repair depot and it still doesn't work correctly. I bought this panel to mount in the kitchen. I mainly wanted a TV but liked the built-in DVD option and thought it would come in handy. TV is great, HD reception over air is pretty good actually. It was returned for the same thing both times--the DVD player does not work. I kept it because it is the "thinest" monitor w/ an integrated DVD that I could find. Even so, the DVD player works intermittently. Insert disc, plays for 15-20 minutes then freezes. If you eject and re-insert DVD, it says "Not Valid Disc." If you unplug the TV for an hour, it sometimes will recognize the DVD again. These are commercial DVDs--not copies I'm talking about. I cannot get it to play a full "out of the box" commercially available DVD the whole way through w/o freezing and getting the "No Valid Disc" error. Toshiba repair depot fixed it twice and I still have same problem. Only reason I have not sent it back altogether and looked elsewhere is that it fits exactly into the spot in the kitchen. And it's a pain to return. I may send it back to the repair a third time if I can get around to it. I am considering a 50 inch for my main panel and Toshiba WILL NOT make the cut.
these speakers are awesome. i got the advise from a friend who owned them. they are very loud and the bass is great in my room, or small living room. very nice sound
I've had my S500 for about six months, and have used it extensively indoors, outdoors, and underwater.PROSSize. With any number of slim cases available, the S500 can be worn on your belt very comfortably. It's not too heavy, and it's small enough that it doesn't get in the way much more than a cell phone, doesn't look like a fanny pack, etc. If you're considering this camera, size is probably your number one concern, making this a great choice.CONSPictures sometimes come out bright when using the flash. The brightness isn't bad enough that your pictures won't turn out good, but it is slightly brighter than you might expect (I.e., if you're using another Canon or other digital brand already). It also looks brighter on the LCD than it does when you view the pictures on a PC.MISC.- At max size and resolution, pictures may be over 3MB in size. I use a (few) SanDisk 512MB CompactFlash cards (SDCFB-512-A10), which hold around 200 pictures a piece.- Battery life is decent, but you'll probably want a spare if you're going to be on the move all day. The Canon Digital Elph Camera Accessory Kit includes a battery, mid-size carrying case (great for travel) and a slim belt case. At ~$60, you can't beat it.- For underwater photography (also good for rain, skiing, etc.), the underwater housing (WP-DC800) works great. I've taken several hundred underwater shots at a variety of depths (snorkeling and diving), and they come out very clear, with good light levels.Overall, if you want a high-quality, compact digital, I don't know that you can do much better.
Pros: styling,functionCons: cost, ease to connect to PC, money to spend on accessories.I'll be very happy if i can buy a 60GB with 30GB price.
These Uniden FRS radios are great. My friend spent about three times as much for a pair of Motorola radios, and they lack some of the features included on the Unidens.I really like the different call alert tones and the ability to use a vibrating alert. The carabiner clips are nice for attaching the radios to you belt loops or the straps on a backpack.Overall, I think these are great radios for the price. You can spend a lot more, but you're not going to get any more features or better performance.
I highly recommend this camera as much for its quality of photos as for the tons of features all within a very compact camera. The price I got via Amazon was great so all around, I am extremely pleased!
Very fast data transfer.My camera no longer "hangs" while waiting to write to the card during rapid-fire raw photo shooting. I did get it to "hang" for a short time when I was testing the maximum capabilities... but it's never happened in real-life shooting situations.That also has something to do with the camera (Canon Digital Rebel XTi), which only writes at CF-II speed.
The product came earlier than expected, which was wonderful! However, I thought my other cable was defective and therefore purchased this one. Now it's working fine, so I haven't used the new one yet. But that's okay. For the price, I'll keep it for "just in case." Still, I'm satisfied with how quickly they responded to my order.
Holy cow, the charge lasts sooo much longer than the original.The install is little tight, so you need to take some care.Just take your time, be careful and you shouldn't have any problems.
Very sleek and stylish! Built like a tank.....very protected and padded....Your investment is safe in this one!!! Slim and minimalist....not much room for anything else. A back wide pocket for papers or magazine. If you want an organizer or lots of compartments, this is not for you. This is a slim, handsome, protective case with not much else. 5* for protection.
I've bought 2 of these units over the past two years. Both times, the blue display light conked out about 3 months into use. I did not have the unit on more than a few hours a day so it couldn't be burn out. Additionally, the second unit I bought has a horrible FM transmitter in it. It barely transmits in my car (I use an output device that goes into my tape deck for clear reception) and does not allow me to listen to Sirius on other radios in my house like the old one did. I called Sirius about this and they said they had to adjust all the units because the FCC came down on them. But I wasn't told that beforehand! Anyway, you'd probably be better off with another unit for Sirius. As for the programming, I cannot say enough positive thngs about Sirius. It is WELL worth the 13 bucks a month. I never listen to regular radio anymore. And I barely have a need to listen to CDs in my car anymore. In short, buy Sirius but not the Streamer Replay.
I thought that this would be an ideal product for my aging father as both his sight and his dexterity are somewhat impaired. My first thought was to contact the parent company, Hy-Tek Manufacturing, to ask for a dealer referral and to get some answers to a few simple operations questions. After 3 days they did get back to me, recommending Amazon as a purchase source but ignoring my request for operations information. I sent a second email but it was completely ignored. Maybe this should have been a warning.I decided to go ahead and order one anyway. The purchasing process was quick and easy and delivery form Amazon's agent was about 5 days, more than acceptable. The unit comes well packaged with easy to follow instructions. Actual programming is simple and very straight forward. The problems started after successfully programming my dad's satellite receiver. The main menu could not be accessed, the information button was non-functional and two of the numeric keys did not work. I tried all of the codes listed for the manufacturer of that receiver, none of them made any difference.Another email to Hy-Tek, and another 3 day wait, produced the response " it doesn't work with all devices and I guess it just won't work with your receiver, you'll have to send it back to the supplier. We will make note of this and maybe we can add this receiver in a future update. " No help at all and no concern or consideration expressed on the part of the manufacturer. If they had bothered to respond to my original inquiry in the first place, I would never have purchased this substandard piece of equipment and wouldn't have been out the freight charges. One of the questions that I asked originally was " will it access the main menu? ", but they didn't have the common courtesy to respond.Be aware that this remote will not work with all devices. Even simple, necessary functions like menu and numbers may not be accessible. The manufacturer is slow to respond to customer inquiries and less than helpful if and when they do. Would I recommend or purchase this item again, absolutely not.
Great little earbuds well worth the price. Sound is very crisp and not too tinny (it is a little but better than others priced about $20 more). Bass is not extreme but not terrible. You wont get any earbud of this quality at the price.
I bought this projector for business presentations. It is very small and light weight. The first one I had failed immediately. The power supply was bad. I sent it to the repair facility in Louisville, KY. After a month they were still waiting for parts so they replaced it. The second time I used the new one it went dark midway through a presentation. It worked fine after I let it cool off. I really like the small size and power of the unit. I just hope that mine is an isolated case.
This is my 2nd of these routers in the past 5 years. My first one was working fine until I decided to go through the firmware upgrade process. Following the directions laid out by Linksys, the firmware update ended up making my router unusable. I called tech support and after waiting forever, the tech basically told me it was unfixable and I'd have to go buy another one. He never really asked me too many questions and just seemed interested in getting me off the phone and in the store to buy another one. I ended up having that first one for 2 years.So I go purchase another one and have been using it for going on 3 years roughly. It works great, easy to setup and gives me lots of home network expandability.I'm not a computer guru so I can't comment on it's technical aspects but I've never had any problems that were interent, home network or virus related with this product.
I was a little skeptical when I made this purchase, due in part to some of the other reviews and the low price of the speaker system. I have to say that I'm very comfortable with the purchase. The units are stylish in design, have good sound quality, and are worth more to me than what I paid for them.My only criticism of the speakers would be the volume adjustments. One "feature" of the speakers themselves are push-button volume adjusters...you must tap the increase volume/decrease volume buttons to adjust the sound. Not a lot of finite adjustment available; adjustment through the computer sound control is better. The sub-woofer volume adjustment is bullet-shaped and relatively small; difficult for my larger fingers to make delicate adjustments with. Their slick metal coating looks great, but makes it difficult to get a grip on.Overall, these are great speakers for the non audiophile who simply wants to enhance the stock system that came with their computer and isn't over sensitive about sound quality. My hearing isn't fantastic, so I cannot speak definitively about the quality, but there's no hum, no static and very little distortion at higher volumes/high bass levels...
Love this lens!! Its great and perfect for me because I love taking photos of nature that surrounds me and this lens does the trick.
I got so popular when I got this card for my sister's birthday she is so addicted to the XBOX 360 perhaps now she will stop whining about microsoft points so THANK YOU AMAZON.
I bought these headphones after reviewing Bose and a few others. The price is so much lower than Bose and the reviews were great, but I was a bit cautious. Well, after my first plane trip across the country I'm sold on them. The amount of noise they filter out is amazing, making the trip more enjoyable and making it much easier to hear the music and movies on my iPod. When I was done with the music I unplugged the cable so I could enjoy peace and quiet without the cord hanging down.I highly recommend this product.
I bought it to use with my notebook computer while I was traveling. It is very well-built and reliable. It has 4 USB 2.0 ports which it is good enough for my use, so I can use with USB VOIP phone, USB mouse, etc. I am happy with it.
I really love the Traveler mouse. Yes, it's small, but I have very large hands and I've adapted to it quite easily. It tracks smoothly and the wheel has just the right amount of resistance. It even comes with a nice PVC travel case, perfect to slip into your laptop bag without scratching anything else up.This is a great companion to a Powerbook, too, as it looks cool alongside! Now if Apple would just work on making the right button more useful in OSX...but I digress.
I search from Amazon and get the best price. I don't care about the color. Over all it is a wonderful product.
Works fine with my Motorola V710 Cell Phone and the adapter makes it easy to use with other devices. Great package (card and adapter)for a great price.
This is a nice quality bag that holds many DVDs, however I was disappointed that this could not be used for mounting. This bag is strictly storage.
The screen I got at 150&#34; is very large. It came very well packaged. The shipper had managed toe rip the box down the side and dent the tube the screen comes in and nothing was damaged. I give credit to this company for such well thought out packaging. As I said, the screen comes in a tube and the frame comes in pieces. The frame goes together with coupler pieces btetween each section. This was pretty easy to do. Be careful on the felt covering as it seems very delicate. Oh yeah, you need a huge open floor space to work on this thing. I put sheets down in the garage and did it there. The the hard part starts putting the stretching the screen to the frame. This was very hard and required quite a bit of strength. It gets easier as you go, but I was not sure I was going ot be able to do it for awhile. I will say that I ahd it out in me garage where it is colder (did it in December) so I was thinking maybe having the screen warmer would help, but I canot confirm this. I am a 6', 200lb guy so make sure you have some muscle on hand to put this together.
Great camera, took great pics, everyone loved it. Then one day I went to turn it on and half the screen was black and distorted. The unit was kept in a case and experienced no abuse. I called Casio who said to send it in to an authorized dealer for repair. Six calls and a month later, no repair and a bill for $200 to repair a camera that cost $300 only 6 months from purchase. Neither Casio or the authorized dealer are any help. The LCD display (one of the main reasons for buying) is not covered. As much as I love this camera, I would never buy a Casio again. Terrible customer service and a practically non-existent warranty.
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The dash on this model year is strange, so this dash kit is a must if installing single DIN aftermarket radios. I wish they put the slot below the deck not above it, oh well. Looks great and fits perfect. Easy to use and install. If you dont have a black dash this will be a little odd, mine is cream color, but it doesnt look terrible.
Order this product and was deliverred within 2 days. That was important becase I had a trip scheduled up and needed to take it along with my new camera
Works flawlessly! After much searching, this is the only switch that I've found that will work between a PC (XP), and a Roland VS-2480 hard disk recorder. I use it to switch mouse, keyboard, and monitor. Even the scroll wheel works on the PC.It also works(switches) if one of the units is off without locking the other up. I haven't had any problems with either unit finding it immediately. It's also nice having a dedicated switch button instead of using keyboard hot-keys, which can be annoying and temperamental. The pastel colors don't match my studio, but oh well, I'm still happy. Saves having two of everything in front of you!
They sent what I ordered. The only complaint is that it took 7 days to get with standard shipping.
I was surprised to see that this battery (at least the one that shipped to me, made by Digicom) was rated at 900mAh, instead of the 650mAh figure listed above. The Nikon battery that came with my camera was rated at only 680mAh, so this should equate to something like a 30% increase in capacity over the already more expensive "official" Nikon battery.OF course, I haven't tested this in anyway, so I could be completely wrong, but even if it only matches performance of the official nikon battery, its still a steal.
Well I bought my mom this printer and it is a piece of crud.
I guess the 90-day warranty says it all. My unit performed well for about that period and then gradually got worse.Now it refuses to play almost any CD I put in it. When it works, it occasionally has highly distorted output, will get confused in the middle of a disc or will just switch off.It's pretty much unuseable now.So I go the Coby web page figuring it's still within a year of purchase, only to learn that after three months you're on your own.
compatible with my Sony Ericsson w580i and stores songs, videos and picture and anything else that u want to save..
After much research and some looking and testing, decided to go for this Brother machine based on reviews and my other good experiences with Brother equipment. Bought this at Costco for somewhere around $375. Set up was a breeze -- less than 30 minutes, and no problems with XP Pro. Networked it to my colleagues without problems. Works like a champ. Faxing is a breeze and sheet feeder is fast and well-designed. Copying is also slick. Printing has been fast with sharp text. Have not needed to scan anything yet. Toner save is a real plus for us b/c of the volume of faxes, copies, etc. that come through every day. Making command changes is a snap and pretty much intuitive. I thought the manual was very clearly written, and it's easy to find command changes you want. The size of the thing is a little intimidating -- I think it frightened away our other little inkjet, but I'm perfectly happy with it -- in fact, I think we got a steal on this thing. If you're looking for a sturdy, reliable, quick, 4-in-1 laser, take a look at this one. I think Brother has pretty much won me over -- I still have HP's, Epsons, and Canon printers around, but Brother is making some darn good quality stuff these days. I know there are a ton of 4-in-1 machines out there and prices are dropping quickly, but give this one a shot as you're looking around. I'm sure glad I got me a Brother.
I got this TV from BestBuy at a knockdown price as an open-box item. Although it's got a great picture and is feature packed, the TV turned out to be faulty and randomly turns off for no apparent reason, or doesn't turn on at all.BestBuy offered to replace it with a brand new one, except it's been discontinued, so I opted to return it and get a refund, though anything brand new will be nearly double the price.Quite disappointed though. Any TV randomly turning off is a big problem, and coupled with the fact that Toshiba are outsourcing the manufacturing of their tube TV's to Orion, and BestBuy discontinuing this new-ish TV so soon rings alarm bells for me. I'd stay clear of this product.
Ordering this and being satisfied with the service and item I ordered another one, Amazon ask or stated what would you wanted to know before purchasing the product, I already knew, I have dealt with Amazon a number of times and could not be more pleased with the full operation.
Superb! Sturdy construction, great sound, a great value. Much better quality than Bose, Sony or Sennheiser.
This is great for the price i found some others that were about $2-$4 but reading reviews for those they said that it was not a hi speed port and had very poor connection. So i went with this one for only $7 which wasnt bad at all. it is high speed and the ac adapter is optional if you dont want it sucking battery usage out of your computer but i dont bother to use the ac adapter. it glows red on the hub when a device is connected i thought this was a very helpful feature so you know if there was a device failure or when a device has for sure been properly ejected. i love it.
I paid over 160.00 dollars for my 4G Creative Microphoto. It has never worked properly. The unit will not hold a charge. I emailed and called the company.Their reply was so sorry for the trouble, send us 25.00 dollars and we may be able to repair it.I say again the unit cost over 160.00 dollars and I essentially got nothing. If you have money and time to waste on junk then this is just what you are looking.If not,then I strongly encourage you to shop elsewhere.Rick Eanes
As ordered, good boxing, little confusing as they packed in recycled box ( box in a box ), Good packing been working with no problems for a week will certainly order more.
As I sit here waiting for Go-Video customer service to answer their phone (it's been 10 minutes so far), i have read the preceding customer responses and have to agree with them. I find that the unit intermittently freezes when converting VHS to DVD, thereby rendering the DVD useless. After transfering five hours of VHS tapes, this is extremely frustrating and not worth the price, if this is your reason for purchasing. The VCR and DVD Players are fine by themselves, but the transfer function is useless. You have to cross your fingers and toes and hope the unit doesn't freeze after several hours of transferring. Postscript: Well, they answered the phone and told me that because i purchased the unit over 90 days ago, i could exchange it for a new unit, but it will cost me shipping plus $89.95 for the new unit. Their recomendation, btw, was to buy dvd lens cleaner and try that. Judge for yourself!
ProsDesktop quality processor and hard drive. Nice screen. Loaded with ports. Affordable.The Bottom LineIf you want the power of a desktop in the convenience of a laptop, then check out the T23 from IBM. It'll make a laptop believer out of you.
Very convenient to use. Small enough to pack away easily when traveling. Works great on my iPod nano!
The iPod has been great. Haven't experience any problems with it. Also itunes was very easy to use. Overall great product, I would recommended to anyone.
This product makes quite a difference in my photos. I am trying to decide, though, whether or not this is a good thing. I notice much more yellow in my pictures and am not sure the disc is giving me accurate color.
I bought a pair in high school after testing my friend's pair. Unfortunately, they broke after taking in six months of back-pack abuse. I completely forgot about them until now, two years after high school. Picked up another pair and I still love em. They sound fantastic (compared to other $10-$30 headphones), fit perfectly in my ear and if you break em, just buy another pair! I use them for work now and they havn't failed me yet.
I was reluctant to spend almost 200 bucks on a calendar and address book until I tried the Palm OS on my Mac. It was elegant and easy, so I bought the bottom of the line (2K) Handspring. Now I can't imagine being without it. It handles all my addresses, my rather spare schedule, and gives me John Donne and Emily Dickinson besides (CSpotRun). A very friendly gadget indeed.
Held 12 cups easily and kept it it hot all day. Husband is thrilled with his present! Sleek and well made.
This is a really excellent item....but the little rubber safety button (to release pressure if something gets clogged) isn't as good as it could be. Every now and then, it releases the steam so no pressure can build up. If I jiggle it, to get it to set, it generally falls down into the kettle. At that point, I have to remove the lid, and fish the button out of whatever is in there -- easy if it's broccoli, but more of a problem if it's bean soup. I realize that this is my fault for not checking it each time, but with my old one (not nearly as good, overall) I never had to think about it. Remember, this is a GREAT pressure cooker -- I'm just kvetching.
Generally good sound in terms of earbud quality but they are not very durable the earbud thingy tears ratehr easily they are not very comfortable after more than a hour and the cord itself is very weak causing the sound in one ear to vanish from time to time. Other than that full sound and very loud. I may be biased as the earphones i wore before these were RAzer's and over the ears so the sound was much better and louder not to mention way more durable (lasted almost a full year before i experienced problems.
I've only used this with Evernote Plus and in standalone (writing on paper) mode. I already had Evernote Plus to use on my Sony U750P, which allows inking on the touchscreen. So why did I buy this? Because it's instant-on. Waiting for a PC to start up is a chore for entering little things.Sorry, haven't used it as a Tablet, nor used any of the bundled software, so can't speak to those features. Have had zero problems, though the USB connection is not recognized properly on USB ports on my computer's docking station--it sees something but doesn't know what it is. But when I connect to the computer's USB slot, the Cyberpad always gets recognized.I appreciate the thought they put into making this simple but complete. Nice buttons that are pretty obvious in their functions, battery life indicators for the pad and the pen, generous inclusion of the right batteries (NiMH for the pad which uses batteries quickly, alkaline for the pen which uses batteries slowly) and a good charger (indicator light for when it's done charging, and smart enough to then trickle charge), an indicator on the LCD of whether the current file/page is blank or not (I've screwed up several times by not paying attention and wrote on top of previous notes), a pen icon indicator on the LCD of when the pen is sending to the pad. Nice zippered portfolio, too, though it doesn't fit spare batteries and charger (or at least it appears that you'd scrunch too much and possibly damage the pad if you stuffed them in).I haven't had a need for the SD slot, as the built-in memory is quite enough, but it's nice to have the possibility to use an SD card for transferring notes if something were to go wrong with the USB connection (or maybe Windows Vista won't work with the Adesso driver?).You'll have to download the manual from adesso's site, because the one on the CD won't let you write to disk--a pain to load a CD just to look up a function. The pen is also a bit fat for me.In the Evernote forum, a couple of people have damaged their pens because they thought they'd have to push hard to get signal through all that paper (I have maybe 40 sheets of paper on average). Not necessary, there's a simple contact that the refill makes when you write. So I've been careful to be gentle.I like it, no problems, regular paper, regular writing (though my line and word spacing is more than usual to help Evernote's handwriting recognition). And thanks to the reviewer below, GradStudent, for telling us how to make this work with OneNote, which makes it more versatile.
My Photosmart printer uses this combination cartridge. Buying through Amazon.com, I saved bucks$$$$$. I should've gotten 2!
This is the 3rd remote extender I have purchased. Originally had the radio shack one, which was absolutely terrible. I also have a hard wired extender which cost over $100 and works fine, but required running cables etc. The Next Generation Remote Extender took less than 5 minutes to set up and works amazingly. We have the newer Verizon FIOS DVR in a closet about 50 feet from the tv. The remote works every time. I've had it for about a week and a half and no signs of the battery losing any life, not that it matters since it comes with 2 rechargable batteries. While one is in use, the other is being charged. You definitely get the most for your money here. Its every bit as good as the $100+ hard wired extender I have.
This Philips DVD recorder is just like its predecessors: a waste of time and money. It starts out great, but then over time problems crop up -- too many to cover here. DVD+RW is the way to go, so I am going to check out Sony's DVD recorder which can record in both DVD-RW and DVD+RW. However, I will probably wait until Sony's DVD recorder can edit in DVD+RW format. I will never buy another Philips product again. Their engineers are incompetent, and their tech support staff in Jamaica is a joke. Philips is going to take a big financial hit from all of the angry people who bought their crappy DVD recorders and will never buy anything from Philips again. I'm glad I don't own any shares of Philips stock.
I have own this keyboard for a year or two now and it is all I ever expected from a keyboard ! Use with rechargeable batteries and you never want another Keyboard.
I am very satisfied with the Canon Gadget Bag as all of my accessories fit perfectly inside as well as the camera. I couldn't be more pleased with this product!
I bought one of these and returned it in one week. The remote has to be aimed directly at the machine to the point of being a pain. The machine takes about 2 seconds to respond to most commands adding to the frustration and has a generally cheap feel and sound. Overall reception and video quality are OK, not great. And what made me return this unit was when I read reviews about how often they break down. I exchanged it for a Panasonic DMRES15, which cost less money, and within the first 10 minutes it was obviously a far superior machine. Overall operation was smoother and quieter and the remote is fantastic! The Panasonic will also handle DVD-RAM and came with a blank disc! Philips does not.
This was my first macbook and I absolutely love it. It's sleek and light. The battery life is fantastic. I would buy several more like it for my friends if I could afford to!I look forward to purchasing more products similar to this one. I am even interested in a desk top.
No problemAll I cared about was if the thing workedAnd it worked and shipped pretty fast so I don't care much bu t it worked like it was supposed to so I am OK with it
I like the sound quality of the headphones sometimes. I find that they only sound great when they are in my ears just right. I do not like the way that each of the earbuds are different lengths it makes listening with the headphones uncomfortable
Got it in the mail and set it up right away. Followed the instructions. Had it working for about 10 minutes, and then it just stopped. 2 days of trying to fix it. Nothing worked. Had others helping me too. Router would not reset for some reason, and I kept getting error messages when I tried to reinstall. Went and bought the exact same router at local store for a bit more money. This one works. Almost. wireless laptop works, and one of my wired computers works. Which is great. But my third computer, which connect at first, stopped all of a sudden. Still trying to fix that....
This printer is remarkable and my office and home work now very easy to print and picture printing easy and satisfactory.
I purchased this product new when older used one's were selling for twice as much. I orrigionally bought this mouse 7 years sago but it finially gave out. I was so happy to find another 1. I dont quite the product has been discontinued from logitech but it is by far the most comfortable, user friendly mouse I have ever purchased.
I recently went to Scotland, Ireland and England for 2 weeks. Normally, I would have gone through the trouble of printing maps off of Google however, I decided to purchase a 270 instead. Amazingly Amazon was the best deal out there. I orderered the GPS, a charging cable and a bean bag type mounting kit. If you are planning on using this in rental cars, the garmin bean bag mount is the way to go. It packs flat when you remove the stand and never slid from its spot on my dash!So, how were the maps? To tell you the truth, I was a little apprehensive to buy a Nuvi because I had such a good experience on my last trip to the UK when my rental car came equipped with a TomTom. The nuvi 270 work like a charm and also has maps of the USA to boot!I highly recommend this unit, it's not much larger than a deck of cards and I pack it in my laptop case when I travel so I always have it handy!
Dont buy this product.... no good for 3 point plugs......incorrect pictures have been uploaded in the product description...I bought this product to use in brazil... of no use.. switched back to the one from monoprice... way better
PRO: PDA's are a great way of carrying a computer in your pocket. Schedule, contacts, tasks, and notes are at your finger tips anywhere, anytime. HP has a great product. The 211 has a large screen, and very sharp lettering.CON: HP has made a few "improvement" since their last equivelent 4700 series model. The screen has an extra plastic protection that floats above the screen. Every touch of the stylus feels mushy compared to the solid touch of their older model. But, you can get use to it.Another "improvement": they no longer include a cradle and then change the base connection so older cradles are no longer compatible.Another "improvement": now only 3 of the 4 buttons can be programmed by the user.Another software improvement: 'OneNotes' on the laptop is a very useful program. But on the PDA it's dumbdowned a lot.
This product comes as a refinement of a long line of shortwave radios from Sony. My personal experience with the Brand and its products is excellent and this unit is no exception. I travel considerably in areas where international reception of news is difficult. This radio keeps me connected with the World. I highly recommend this shortwave Radio.
We have had this camera for 3 years now and I have, since day one, had trouble getting it to focus properly in many situations. Macro shots haven't worked at all for me. the macro setting makes everything dark and when you stand back and zoom in to try to get a macro, it often won't find the focus. It has taken ok photos much of the time. Put for its price and supposed class it isn't all that great. Our other digital camera is a much older cheaper sony cybershot and it sometimes takes better photos than this one.
I currently have an older model Sony DVD 5-Disc changer and decided to upgrade to this newer model because I recently upgraded my whole theater system to HD. I too have a Sony Bravia 46" and upgrading my Sony changer was the last item I needed to do. Now I'm all HDTV and Sony keeps doing it right time after time. The simple HDMI connections make it easy to enjoy all HD components. Only thing you need is an HD Hub which has come in very handy. All my components now work thru a remote hub into one HDMI input on my TV. No quality loss at all going through a hub and the Sony 5-Disc changer was the one component I was missing to complete my system.Because they are under $150 it's a must buy. You may not be able to watch all 5 DVD's in one sitting as one person complained but if you and the wife sit down to watch something and get disturbed then you can go back but you can also put in your own DVD that she may not like and watch on your own.So buy the multi-disc player, load it up with your 5 favorite and play them at your own leisure. It's an excellent player... buy it now!
I'm a clean guy. I wash my hands and all that, but after having my new graphire4 for about 4 or 5 months, the rubber padding has become rather brittle, smelly, sticky and just flat out gross! I don't know why really. I didn't think it would have been necessary to clean the pen (since it's really in good hands, pun intended). But after it started to smell and just break down, i was forced to remove it and wash it with soap. Still stinks, and is still sticky to the touch. If I could get the replacement rubber padding only, I'd actually be fine, rather than having to buy a whole new pen.On the plus side, when it was newer, it was nice to hold, comfortable, and better than the graphire3 pen. I just wish it was made of a more long lasting material - for the rubber grip area around the buttons.
I am a programmer; I spend 8 hours at my job writing code, then go home and work on my own personal coding projects. Suffice to say my keyboards get a LOT of use, at speeds above 100 wpm, utilizing all the symbols and special keys.I've been just using whatever keyboard I could find or was given, but just decided I need to get a good keyboard. I've had a couple minor wrist problems but nothing chronic, so I just felt like I needed an actually decent keyboard since it is something I use 100% of the time I'm at my computer.I did my research and ended up choosing this one at the advice of other programmer reviews of it (e.g. Coding Horror). Everything about it is standard, which is absolutely critical to me: the backspace key is double-wide, the modifier keys are in the standard Ctrl-Win-Alt order, escape key is inline with function keys, insert/delete/home/end are normal size and layout. The extra buttons on the keyboard are nice, though I seldom use them and wouldn't miss them if this was just a standard keyboard.The ergonomics of the keyboard are nice. I like the prop thing that comes with it and haven't removed it. The wrist rests are very soft and comfortable. The split layout doesn't take any time to get accustomed with; I just type like I normally do and my fingers are still hitting the right keys despite my hands being spread apart.I don't prefer the feel of the keys; they have more of a mushy feel to them than I'm used to. But it's perfectly tolerable, given all the rest of the features of this keyboard, and I understand that every keyboard has a different feel. It's not difficult to type on, just different from what I'm used to.The build quality is acceptable; the soft wrist pad feels very good quality, but the rest of the keyboard seems pretty mediocre. I suppose this is how they managed to get so much keyboard in so little price - I'm not saying it's not durable, it just doesn't feel expensive. No fancy aluminum here.It's totally cross platform! I've already used it on both Windows 7 and OS X Lion, and in both cases I had a very good experience. I downloaded and installed the software from Microsoft's website, ignoring the included CD, before plugging in the keyboard. In Windows, the keyboard works exactly as expected - and as it should, given it's a Microsoft keyboard. In Mac, it was recognized immediately and the keys default to the mapping familiar with Mac users; so where Mac keyboards have the order Control-Option-Command, this keyboard too takes on that order ("Ctrl" = control, "windows" = alt/option, "alt" = command). The special keys also work as expected by default, and are totally configurable in a prefpane in System Preferences. I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of this Mac driver.Overall, I love the keyboard and will be recommending it to anyone who is in the market for a keyboard! It even looks to be perfectly good for gaming - I'll need to test that. :)
The procedure is to install the included software on your XP PC, run Easy Transfer there, then connect your XP computer with your new Vista PC, and the Vista computer will automatically detect the connection and ask you if you want to run Easy Transfer.The process is not automatic, and you should pick which items you want to transfer (from the XP computer) rather than let the program choose the automatic settings. For one thing, using the automatic settings, the program will sooner choose to transfer your temporary internet files than it will your Outlook contacts. Also beware, the program will not give you an option to choose where on the Vista computer your files are going, it will put them in the same place that they were located on your XP computer. If you had partitioned your XP computer and stored content on your D drive, the program will try to move the chosen files to your D drive on your Vista computer, even if your Vista computer doesn't have a D drive, which will make the transfer fail. Generally, anything that you want to move from your XP computer must be copied to the C drive before transferring.The Easy Transfer program will show transfer progress on both computers, though when the process was failing, the progress being shown on the Vista computer lagged behind that of the XP PC, when it fact, files had stopped being transferred because there was no more room on the Vista computer (my Vista computer had a tiny D drive used for system recovery). I wasted time as the transfer looked to have slowed down but in fact had stopped and the Easy Transfer program didn't tell me it had stopped.I would have given less than 5 stars because of these quirks, but the cable worked so well once I had figured it out, that it still earned the 5 stars. Especially with the included bonus laplink utility program described below.The cable also comes with a laplink utility that lets you connect two PC's (including Vista PC's) in order to transfer files between them. To use this capability, you need to install the laplink program on both computers being connected (but it only needs to be run from one of them).Before I acquired this cable, I had a hard time transferring the files I wanted, with my prior attempts using a hard drive enclosure, flash cards, and CD's. (I put my XP computer hard drive into a hard drive enclosure and tried to transfer my files through a USB port, but either the enclosure wasn't supported by Vista, or the old hard drive had a file structure that wasn't recognized by Vista). So using a hard drive enclosure didn't work for me. But this cable saved my bacon.
I recently (and admittedly with trepidation, due to price) bought this lens for a trip which took me to India and The Philippines. I am an amateur/hobbyist who shoots with an E3 and I already had the 12-60 and 50-200 SWD lenses. But the reviews were so positive and I knew that the trip would offer up sublime photo opps and didn't want to feel I shortchanged myself. A quick check of my meta-data in lightroom showed I was shooting at over 35mm about 80% of the time anyway, so it seemed that this might be a good "all purpose" lens for me. And wow, was it ever. I needn't have take the other lenses!Yes, its massive. Yes, its heavy (but I found hand-holding it to be quite manageable). But omg, the images!! The color!! This thing is magic. And while it may not be true for everyone, I found it to be the perfect "all around" lens. Short enough on the short end for group photos (with some backing up and squeezing of subjects) or shooting a flower here and there, and yet long enough to be a useful telephoto. And best of all for me, it was the right lens to keep an appropriate distance for candid street shots and the like. This is the lens that lets you lurk around the perimeter and still get intimate shots. And the f2.0 gives you tons of flexibility there...shallow DOF when you want it, but just as importantly a great low-light capability. I simply love it. It has added value to my shots, and even though I don't get a penny, I feel the investment has paid off. The beautiful prints hanging on my walls is all the ROI I need. That said, I am sure professionals (especially portrait photographers) would get their money's worth and then some.If you want to get the most out of your 4/3 body, get this lens.
I've never been so disappointed by a product. This unit has more bugs than the amazon (the rainforest, not this site). After 5 seconds it resets the signal from the keyboard input. So, say you're playing a game or scanning through a video, every 5 seconds you have to re-press the key. It also gets confused when switching back and forth between Mac and PC, making the all-important function key, alt key and control key unresponive or completely dead on the Mac. Supposedly you can update the bios to fix this (using a proprietary cable that you have to plug into the antiquated parallel port), but when i attempted it, it killed the switch completely. Belkin tech support's answer to the death of my $90 investment was &quot;replace the unit&quot;. I know there aren't a whole lot of other options, but ANYTHING is better than this.
This flash drive is awesome for someone working with many word documents. The best thing of the flash drive is that it is all metal construction which prevents accidentally breaking the flash drive casing
The code was sent instantly from Amazon and worked perfectly.Even sent a few (though not this much money) to some friends so we could all play Full House Poker on XBL.You can buy the codes with Amazon Giftcards (Like I did), but you will need a debit card or credit card to okay the transaction (You know to prove that you are you.). Like i previously stated it's sent instantly and it's the same deal with all the other amounts.(P.s. You'll be charged tax to so just make sure you got that covered also.)
Quick and easy to build. We only had one handle that the screws wouldn't work with and we had to go buy more. It looks great and is very solid. We put together things all the time and this was one of the easier ones.
I purchased this converter about an year ago, and I am totally happy with the result. At first I was a bit reluctant in spending the amount but now I can say its certainly a good buy. Its been delivered to me without any trouble in a proper packaging. Overall I'll totally recommend this product.
I bought this at Amazon. I drove to Albuquerque from Texas and back. It worked great! Saved me about 3 times. I like the voice which tells you which band it's detecting then goes to a series of clicks which tells you how strong the radar is. Overall a great deal by a well known brand name... happy driving! Jeff
A couple years back, I was considering whether or not to get one of these when a friend of mine got one and started showin' it off to everybody in sight. One day I became one of the fortunate few to experience his new portable entertainment gadget as he popped in a fave platter and we watched the show together. It had amazingly crisp & clear stereo sound for its size, as well as really good picture quality for such a small screen, though the detail was somewhat limited by the screen's small size. It even came with a little clicker, complete with most of the functions & buttons you'd expect on a DVD player remote. I discovered that it can play music CDs as well, with sound quality that surpassed most portable Walkman-type CD players I've ever used or tried out.But there were a few drawbacks that put me off purchasing this. First and foremost is the price; although it's significantly less expensive now than it was when I first looked at it, the PalmTheater is still a bit too pricey for me to consider it a good entertainment investment. For what's being asked, I'd at least like to see this machine be able to pick up the local broadcast TV and/or radio stations, which would be a great thing to have when I'm out in the boonies and I need my Monday Night Football fix during the season. Also, I noticed that this little guy got a bit warm after about an hour of continuous play. Although I probably shouldn't've worried about this as much as I did, I do know that heat is one of the big killers of electronic devices, especially something as small and undoubtedly delicate as this. Finally, this particular model being at least two years old as of my writing this, it's no longer as up-to-date or top-of-the-line as subsequent Panasonic (or other brands of) personal DVD player/viewers. If I do buy one, I'll probably go for a more recent model.`Late
This lens is perfect on my 7D for taking pictures in low light conditions. I love that I can take pictures on medium ISO settings in dark bars, venues, etc., without using an annoying flash. I have found the lens relatively easy to use, and gotten plenty of sharp pictures out of it.
I stumbled across this product a couple months ago and haven't looked back since. I thought "what a unique idea" "Play my hundreds of MPG song collection wirelessly FROM my PC TO my DENON 2802 Home Theatre set up"?! My front speakers are Magnepans or Maggies - Flat Ribbon Speakers 24" x 60" high! I wanted versatility. I wanted reliabilty. I wanted high quality but without spending a grand. Our family PC is located in the family room where we can keep an eye on the web pages our kids were on for obvious reasons. Logitech is a well reputed company. I have several of their products. Took a chance and ordered it. I opened the box and was immediately impressed with the very fine quality and solidly built components. Instructions were easy. Installation was a no brainer. My wife, who usually shys away from gadgets loves it. Now we can program our playlist after downloading our MPG collection to the handheld unit. The display controls are very intuitive. Xmas songs, Rock or by artist, you decide how your music is played. Set it and forget it. When You're done. Turn it off and return the handheld unit to the re-charge cradle. My personal opinion: Get it. Under $200. Perfect for parties or just listening while you get things done.
After doing much research on which camera was right for me, I chose this Kodak DX3700 based on the amount of megapixels and the great price. A friend of mine has a Kodak DC3400 2 megapixel camera that takes great pics, so I thought this one would be even better. What a mistake!This is my second digital camera. My first was a Canon A5 (quite a dinosaur now!). I was considering another Canon, but I was lured into the price of this one....At first I was pretty pleased with it. The menu is very simple. All of the settings, pretty much, only require a "yes or no" answer. This was much more simple than some of the settings on my Canon.I'm not very pleased with the pictures themselves, though. The redeye reduction is HORRIBLE. Both of my sons look posessed in most of the pictures I take. Their eyes glow this BRIGHT, VIBRANT RED. To the point that they can't even be corrected with software. The pictures aren't always clear. The color, if the lighting isn't ideal, sometimes tends to look a bit "blah". Even on my old 1mp Canon, I could still get these bright, lucious colors! With this one, the colors almost look like they bleed together sometimes.The batteries are another issue. I was pretty pleased with the battery that came with the camera. It lasted for a very signifigant amount of time (maybe 2 or 3 months with fairly frequent use). But once those died, I tried some regular alkalines. These were/are a joke. I maybe got 2 weeks use out of them. And I'm not much of an LCD viewer myself, so I know that wasn't sucking the life out of them.The 8 meg Compact Flash card the ship with the camera is an absolute JOKE. If you get this camera, be prepared to spend [more money] on a new compact flash card. Just go ahead and thow it in your amazon.com cart and add it to the total price of the camera! And while you're at it, you might also consider throwing in the rechargable batteries and the charger, because you'll spend a small fortune if you want to use regular AA's.As I said in the beginning of this review, I am very disappointed in this camera. Unfortunately, it took me almost 2 months to come to the realization that I had made a mistake when I purchased it. Now I am stuck with it. I do not recommend it. I feel that I would've been better off getting a high rated 2 megapixel camera. Unless you're willing to spend the extra cash for a good 4 MP, the 3 MP isn't worth the extra cash. A 4 MP camera is almost the equivilant (sp?) of a 35mm anyways. So a 3.1 mp is still shy of that goal.Good luck in choosing! I think mine might end up finding it's way to an auction site. It's a perfectly functioning camera, it just doesn't live up to my own personal expectations.
I bought 2 of thies systems for both my14 & 15 year old daughters.Then did A foolish thing like hook both them to my cable DSL,they managed to remove all the protection from the bugs and things all over the internet.And in two years I've only had to clean up the systems 1 time for each.There used daily for 6 to 8 hours,and twice on Sunday.Not even 1 little problem related to E Machines, Best choise I've made in A long time. Jeff M
This recorder (8005n) was great for about 3 weeks then everything went bad. The drive inside the unit is a Ricoh and the firmware on it unique to RCA, this means that any other drive that you may want to use to replace the Ricoh one with will not work. When the drive went bad the price to replace it was over three hundred dollars. The drive would no longer track on any dvd placed in the unit. The new 8060n no longer uses the same drive so this may warrant a new look at the RCA line of DVD recorders.
excellent cable for the money. I would purchase it again. Every thing shipped on time and I am happy with this purchase.
The Domke J-2 is a simple well designed bag. It has removeable padded inserts and bottom stiffener. I can carry a digital camera body, 2 prime lenses, 1 normal zoom, 2 portable strobes, pocket wizards and various cables, and batteries with some room left over.The construction of this bag is extremely rugged. I have the "Ballistic" material which seems invincible to me. The material is also waterproofed so in the rain the water runs right off -- as long as you close the pockets and top correctly, your gear will be safe.One of the things I like about the Domke bags is the modular compartment inserts you can buy to configure your bag how you need it. Let's say you have several configurations for your kit depending on your assignments. You can preset some inserts with the proper gear and store them in your drybox. When you need to swap out the kits, just remove and replace.
Works just like you'd expect, ships fast, and not a bad price. All in all a good product.
It is good but much cheap HDMI connector. I would like to recommend it to any one who need HDMI connector.
This is just a quick review in response to a couple of previous reviews.One reviewer mentioned that it's not great for a keychain because of the slot which doesn't let it move freely (true) and the cap that keeps falling off (not mine). I would suggest for him to put a dab of super glue on the inside sides of the cap, this should make it tighter. The thing I didn't understand about the review was his cons had to to with having it on a keychain, yet he summed up the review by saying "Overall, I would not recommend this product to anyone who wants to carry a flash drive in their pockets."Shouldn't it say "on their keychain"?? I specifically use this drive BECAUSE it fits in my pocket completely unnoticed. It's as if it's not there! I love it for this reason.As for the other review about it being slow, yes I'm sure there are larger faster drives, but the drive is not "slow" per se, just slower than others.I think the trade off is great. I don't notice a lack of speed too much (though I gave it only 4 stars because of this), but best of all, I don't notice the drive at all. =)
After having this printer/fax for several months I found good things and bad things about it.It prints fast and the fax is easy to use. You can customize it and have speed numbers on it too. You can turn the ringer off. You can have it automatically answer faxes or turn that feature off.But, I also notice that you may be going through alot of toner cartridges fast. Or even the drums. There doesn't seemt to be a brush that wipes off the excess toner on the drum, there only seems to be some spongy roller that comes in contact with the drum. So what happens is that it leaves streaks on the printed paper. You can wipe off the drum with a kleenex but the streaks appear immediately again. I'm not sure if I just need to replace that spongy roller or just replace the toner catridge (no low toner warning has come up yet).I also notice that the printer "cycles" as if it's getting ready to print something, every day at 1am, and I can't seem to get it to stop doing that. This got really annoying since this was in our bedroom so I changed the time by 12 hours. Unfortunately, after we got caller ID, the time is automatically corrected because of the phone line. So I just moved the printer to another room.So if you are looking to get this to print up some papers that need excellent quality, you'll get it for the first few months and then you may see the streaks. How you fix that is up to you, right now I'm just living with it since I only use the printer for printing up small lists or directions to somewhere, resumes are out of the question.Pro: good quality, copies great, easy to use fax, is a phone in itself.Con: gets streaks after heavy use. "cycles" every day at 1am.
I bought this hub about a year ago and it ran without issue for about 3/4 of a year thereafter, exhibiting no anomalies and overall being quite an efficient little hub.That was until one port died a few months ago with a second one now dying. That event was a nightmare to troubleshoot until I actually started flipping cables on the hub...and lo and behold, that port wasn't working even though the LEDs were blinking.This is the first linksys product I have purchased, and it has problems. Maybe it was from a bad batch, but a failure rate of 40% in less than a year is unacceptable. The general verdict about linksys is it either works for about a year or two or doesn't work at all... i.e. if you want reliability, don't buy them.Trust me, I've config'd their BEFSR41 router and even port unblocking is a nightmare. That and getting supposedly ROUTABLE protocols working across all ports.People only get this stuff because they know no better.I have avoided the router and used a K6-2/450 as my "router," a system whose CPU is about 100x more powerful than the one in the linksys anyway. If you want a router, get a real one, like the Cisco 2610XM. If that's out of your price range, you don't need a router.
I got my Asus A636N on Amazon.com in Sept 2006. I have been using it for the past 2 months and I like it.I always wanted to have a PDA combined with a GPS. Asus made some initial improvements on A636 model (with new 2.0 blue tooth as well as adding 802.11 b/g WiFi. The GPS that is provided by Destinator is also recently udated to the version of 6.0 which has some improvements over the previous version.The PDA is like any other Windows Mobile 5.0 (I had my Palm Vx for 3 years and I loved it for its simplicity). Also, I was never a big fan of Microsoft period. I find Outlook difficult to use versus Palm software.It took a while for Amazon to ship this thing to me (A general complaint I have with Amazon - they take a while !!!) Out of the box, it was pretty easy to put together. It comes in a nice box with everything in it. Having a ZoneAlarm firewall on my computer I found that to synchronize this PDA to my computer Outlook program is difficult. The ZoneAlarm prevents one to connect with the Micosoft ActiveSync. In the box, there is actually a piece of paper talking about this potential problem and it provides an address to microsoft.com to figure this problem out. Anyway, I have a free version of ZoneAlarm but the directions on how to fix this problem on Microsoft posted for the ZoneAlarm Pro. So I still can't get this thing to synch as long as my computer is running Zone Alarm. So to do this you need to shut down zone alarm and then connect to your PDA.The GPS: My dad uses a Nuvi 350 and that little thing is great. The GPS their seems better and much more intuitive than on Asus A636N. Battery life take a beeting when it comes to using a GPS. Good that a car charger is provided by Asus. The GPS does work and it is pretty good. Gets the signal in about 1 min. It is however, as I mentioned little hard to figure out than for example in Nuvi 350.Something that is also bugging me about Outlook is when you sat the appointment you made need with an alarm (reminder of sorts that Outlook has). The PDA would somehow turn itself on. This increases the amount of battery used and I found my PDA dead after about 3 days ow not turning it on at all (I thought I had at least 50% energy left). Anyhow, to solve this problem you need to make sure that no appointment has an alarm checked of (or make sure to dismiss the alarm when you turn on the PDA).The battery life as advertised is quite good and could hold charge for a long time if not used at all.I hope for a better GPS as well as maybe a little thinner PDA, having a cradle (I think the new Asus A639 has the cradle) and priced less. Otherwise, besides microsoft problems, pretty happy. I hope this helps a little.
This little gizmo is worth the $12. What's really great is that it will fires my d50 & d40 simutaneously. get the same subject from different angles at the same time.
After reading the positive comments here and elsewhere, I ordered the Apex 2600 around noon on Nov 24th. I chose the Free Shipping option and was given an estimated delivery date of Dec 3-4. Well, here it is Nov 26th and the player has already arrived. 5 *'s to Amazon and UPS for that!Had the player hooked up and working fine in a couple minutes. Instructions? We don't need no stinking instructions to figure out how to use all the features of this bad boy. Remote and menus are clear enough to find anything.Definitely does everything mentioned in previous reviews. Reads CD and DVD data disks. Shows JPG photos and MPEG movies. Full screen images and MPEG movies are sharp and not distorted (that I've noticed so far). Can't comment on progressive scan as I do not have a HDTV.Can't help but feel that for $39 after rebate, this is the best value I've gotten for an electronics item in a long time, if not ever.
Just recieved item. It is a real deal, fits my camera perfectly. I have Kodak eazy share type, older model, bought it about 5 years agoi think it has enough room to fit many cameras that out there on the market now and Olympus brand.Wrist strap is very nice too, with secure belt loop,pockets for 2 memory cards. Case almost look like mini clutch bag.Highly recomended.
My husband originally picked another Boston Acoustics model but it was out of stock. I found this one for $20 more. It's discontinued now but it sounds terrific with our Boston Acoustics towers.
I was attracted by the low price, so I figured this may as well be disposable. It was. It doesn't even fit my HP Pavilion (a very common brand) so I couldn't even begin to test it! But even before that, the lock mechanism and casing seem very flimsy and cheap. I'd bet it could be dismantled with a flathead screwdriver without harm to the computer. The cable and loop seem okay...The picture looks exactly like many others online under various brand names, so just avoid this type. Since this is a security device, I'll shell out for a better-made lock.
the zire 72S is like a secretary in my pocket. is all that I need. my books, music, memos, photos and video of my families and friends are ever in one of my hands.
We've had ours many years and it's held up great. We originally bought it to print out digital photos, but it has served us well as an all-around home office tool -- a printer, scanner, and copier. It's paid for itself many times over.
Nice little device - very inexpensive, compact, and usefull on a table.
It not memory the last position in sd/mmc (only the track) and everything work fine
I bought it used from someone on here. It broke within two uses. I ended up contacting them and returned the product. I received a free refund. Really didn't like the pictures the camera took either, easy to blur and not good resolution.
great player for the first time buyer. it's tiny, and very cute. has all the basics. very nice price.
A very handy and effective way to keep lenses clean. Doesn't require water or messy solution, no towelettes to have to clean up. Wish there were an indication of how long one of these pens is expected to last. Good for 300 cleanings, for example, or lasts a year.Kind of hard to determine since I really don't know how it works! But it kept my stuff perfectly clear through five days of bouncing around the Rockies!
This is a comfortable mouse that installed and worked out of the box with minimal effort. Unfortunately, it stopped working in less than 3 months. The large USB connected component and the mouse both appear to be working, but the mouse does not move the cursor. I downloaded the manual and also searched for troubleshoting information but have been unable to get it working descpite a couple weeks worth of trying. Considering the price, I would have expected better.
You will probably need to get this if you use your computer for alot of products. For example, I use one for my iPod, one for my webcam, one for my Wifi, one for uploading video, and one for DVD recording. It all depends on what you use it for.I did find that it gets kind of tangled after a while, but that's the only downfall, and it can easily be taken care of my a small twisty or a small piece of tape.
lays FLAT on the floor! Slim and stylish! love the wire organizer.... worth the 20 bucks protecting my pc,monitors, and blackberry charge.
If you have a wireless network and you need it to work while using your phone forget about buying this cordless phone. I tried manually configuring my router to every channel available and nothing would stop the interference. Also the legends on the buttons started to wear off of mine after only 2 or 3 months of use. The final con for this phone is that the belt clip is poor. It has very little grip. If I have it clipped to my pants pocket and I lean back in my chair it slips off. This does remind me of one positive for this product, it can hit the floor many times and still work. It's hard to belive that plantronics went to the moon, but can't do better than this here on earth. I have to have my PC that I use for working from home connected with an ethernet cable because of this phone. I can't wait to upgrade.
I would strongly recommend that the buyer truely beware of refurbished products. The company that refurbishes them "Doesn't" test them thoroughly. Copy/Scan/photo works great but the fax is locked up. That was my main purpose of purchasing this device so I don't have to go out and fax. I'm stuck with a real piece now until I can budget for something that works.
i have bought several of these cables and all of them are still in great shape
Works flawlessly with my Mac, but doesn't work well with Windows Vista at all. Sometimes it mounts, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it disappears in the midst of a file transfer.There are still no Vista drivers downloadable from WD, which is both mystifying & disappointing.
When I first began using my all in one, I loved it (except for the fact I had to be careful how much ink I was using!). I even got a new computer to go along with it after a few months, and that is where the trouble began. My new HP and the Canon function ONLY as a printer. The other features do NOT work. Canon blames HP, saying it is a twain issue and something on the HP is preventing it from scanning. HP blames Canon software. After dozens of hours with tech support on both sides, neither will accept responsibility for the problems. I cannot get a refund on either product, and here I sit with a glorified printer that uses enormous amounts of ink. AVOID THIS PRODUCT!!!
I've worn mine since Decemeber of 1999, it's still running strong and accurate. Gone through a few Heart Rate Chest straps, batteries and also replaced the bezel and strap. Would love to by my next Suunto but not ready to pack this one away.
I've been using a Cabletron wireless card for about a year now, and it has worked from the second I popped it in my Win2K laptop. No drivers, no configuration, nada. That's the way things should work, especially when you're *not* an IT savvy person (I'm certainly not!). However, when I tried the Netgear card, I had to install the driver, futz with the configuration utility, but still no connectivity. Finally, looked at customer comments on Amazon, and realized that someone else had had the same problem (it was that the SID on the card didn't match the SID on the router). Bingo!I also contacted Netgear customer support, and they responded quickly with an email, but the info was very generic, not sure I would have figured out what the problem was. It would seem that the SID problem would be a fairly common one.Once installed and configured properly, the card works just fine. But the out-of-box experience is certainly lacking.
I have been needing a handy recorder, a scratch pad if you will, that I can simply push a button and record snippets of song ideas, rehearsals, chord progressions, etc. This is it! I have a Korg Pandora, which is a four track, and far too complicated for fast, easy recording, even though I paid three times the price. The built in mics on the DS-2 sound 100% better than the Korg's built in condenser mic, plus it outputs in stereo, which is nice and adds depth to the sound quality once it's on the Mac. The only reason I give it four instead of five stars is that it does not have capacity to save as MP3's, only Windows Media .aiff, as far as I remember. Plus you have to purchase the DSS Plus software for an additional $10 in order to edit noise and splice recordings together. I downloaded the free version of Switch, which is very easy to use to convert files into mp3 or wav, but it would be a bit simpler if it was already a feature of the DS-2 package. Now I have an easy tool to use for personal use, to get rough demos of new songs before I can get into the studio, and an effective way to send rehearsal scratches via email to my band members to point out what sounds good and what needs work. The filing system is a snap to use, the buttons are logical, the storage space is way more than I expected and the sound quality is very good. Yesterday I recorded a new song for the first time placing it about two feet away and using the dock as a stand (another nice feature.) It recorded it beautifully and if I want to add effects I can put it into Guitar Pro and tweak it. Simple, Powerful, Compact, Inexpensive. What more could I ask?
It isn't the best fan out there, it won't give you a noticeable gain either. If you for some reason need a degree or two drop in temps, then this would be ideal, otherwise go with case fans.
This is a very good case. Well built, sturdy and apparently indestructible.There are only two negative comments about the case, but I don't think they are worth not buying it. First, the case is HEAVY! After I put my large laptop in it and accessories, it weighs a ton.Second, the latches are confusing. You need to make sure you press them all the way down to lock the case closed. My first time closing the case was not thorough. I thought I had the latches closed all the way, but they weren't.I walked several feet with my brand new $3,800 laptop inside, only to realize moments later that the case door was dangling open! Yikes!Nothing's perfect. If you're in the market for a case like this, I recommend getting it. Just pump some iron first so you can haul it around ok!
I shopped and read reviews until I thought I would go blind. Thank God I did because I finally settled on theCanon PIXMA MP530 Office All-In-One Photo Printer with Fax (0580B002)I am tickled pink. I only use for my private use but I recently had to scan and print all my doctor records from years of back problems, surgeries and pain clinics. I guess at least 1200 copies printed at least. It does use ink but they all do and why not get excellent copies. Only 1 complaint and it may be my fault. I have gone through all my color cartridges and have replaced both black cartridges 2 times already. I can understand the black, but I have printed almost all my printing in grayscale only. I have been looking for a new computer so I must have printed more copies of those with color than I realized. But still, all in all I would advise this machine even for an office. The scanning is great and the copies are clear and neat.It was easy to set up and easy to learn how to use, just follow the directions and you will be an expert in 2 or 3 hours of actual use. Just be sure you copy and print on grayscale if you do not need dark copies. I used the cheapest paper you can buy. You have complete control of the quality of the printing, scanning, and copying. You can make them as dark or as light as you want.No reply on fax I have not used it yet.
I steped up from the the older 2940 on a 450mhz machine to a 800mhz with the 29160. The processing speed for accessing data was 20 times faster. I'm very happy and upgrading my other development machines to this product
This third party battery functions as well as the Canon original and is significantly less expensive (I don't like to use the word "cheaper").Since this battery is for Canon camera that don't recharge in a docking station, you need a few extra batteries for those vacations and special events (trust me on this).
Arrived on time. Bought it for use in my Cell recognized product but there was no improvement in game play. Kept it because of low price. Probably the phone.
Shortly after my order, I was contacted by email stating my choice was out of stock and would have to be substituted. I agreed, needing my order quickly, but fearing I would receive something very inferior to my original pick. When I received the order I was presently surprised to see they replaced my choice with one I would have chosen for myself if the budget allowed.
Found this printer, scanner and fax easy to set up. We don't have a computer. Like the quality of the printing. Was a little suprised that you can only use white paper. Have sent fax without any difficulty and had never faxed before.
I have a canon rebel. I like to to a couple miles hiking a day. I take my camera with one lens, extra memory card and battery, my small cell phone, small water bottle, car keys and trail bar. All fits well in this little pack. It's tight with my 100 mm macro lens, but it fits. I usually put it on in front, put the strap around my neck and cradle the camera in the middle pouch with the top open so it's easy to access. Other items go on either side. Sometimes I sling my camera on my shoulder and pack more stuff in the trail pack and wear it on my backside when I'm going farther. It's light, water repellent and is cushioned to protect contents. I like the quick buckle and it adjusts quite a bit. I've lost 15 lbs and still able to adjust it down.
Works like a thumb drive, no problem. I like that it was cheap. I see no down side to it, far as I know.
We love it! It is simple to use, versatile, and takes fantastic pictures! Before we purchased it, we were a little bit uneasy about the comments we had read about the 'short' battery life. The camera has numerous battery saving features which can be employed when prolonging the life of the batteries is an issue. It isn't that difficult to carry an extra set of batteries just in case. The AC adapter is a must for use during downloading and viewing as a way to perserve battery life. We're just amazed at all of the things this camera can do and how easy it is to use! I'd give it 6 stars if I could!
This USB hub has worked great for me and my desktop. I orginally had only 2 USB ports and now I have more! Yay! The installation was a snap, mainly because it's USB I'm sure, but it does work great.I've had zero hang ups or problems with this USB hub, and I'm glad I went with such a small form factor because it doesn't take up much room on my desk.
There are a couple of key features that really make this unit stand out:1) It has more inputs than you can shake a stick at, and once you have the thing configured properly, everything works just like you'd expect.Most notably, it does audio *and* video source switching. All your video devices send their signals to the amplifier, and a single video out cable is run to the monitor. So when you switch inputs on the amp, the appropriate video source is automatually routed to the monitor for you.It has 1 digital co-ax connection (RCA jack) and 4 fiber-optic digital inputs, and they can be assigned to different sources. In my case, I used a digital cable box as the co-ax source, my JVC cd changer as optical 1, and my JVC DVD player as optical source 2.Not only does this provide an all-digital input path for these digital sources, but it greatly cleans up the wiring at the back of the unit.And it still has inputs for 2 VCRs, a tape player, a turntable, a video camera (front inputs) a CDR/minidisc player, and a USB audio connection!2) If you have other JVC components, the Compu-Link interconnection is a godsend, especially the Text-Compu-Link output from the CD changer. This allows the CD changer to export its displays (normally confined to the little LED readout on the changer) to the TV, via the amp. Search for disks/tacks/artists on the TV screen! This revolutionized the use of the CD changer.All the amplifier features can be accessed this way as well.3) Performance is very good. This is a very clean and crisp amplifier - perhaps not audiophile-quality, but there is no noise or distortion that I could detect at reasonable volume levels. The surround processor automatically recognises Pro-Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS input streams and does the appropriate thing with them. I moved up from a basic Pro-Logic (RF, Cen, LF, Rear) amplifier, and the difference in sound dynamics was amazing.The only beefs I have are minor:1) The remote is poorly designed. Prior JVC remotes have been ergonomically designed, with common fucntions (volume, channel, DVD cursor) larger and located in such a way as they could be operated by feel. This remote is a plain rectangular grid with all the buttons the same size. Luckily, JVC seems to have kept the same IR codes for the last 10 years, so older remotes with better ergonomics can still be used with this unit.2) Setting the unit up can take some patience. the manual isn't bad, but it takes dilligence to get all the inputs assigned and working correctly, especially the digital inputs. Some behavior was not initially obvious - but it IS all documented, if you take the time to _carefully_ read the manual.Highly recommended!DG
It was very disgusting to buy this memory stick in Amazon web site.I ordered a Sony Memory stick (accordint to the picture and the product reference number) but the store send me a wrong item, a kind of flash memory card!! That is, the item I received was totallly different from the item I have ordered. I did several claims without any answer. And I didn't receive my money back. Due to this, my advice to the other customers is: DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS WEB SITE!!!!Sincerely,Marco
I tried these earphones after my iPod earphones went out. After trying out several replacements, I finally found these to be the best replacement. They have great sound and the wires are both the same length. If you hate one wire being longer than the other (I think that design is ridiculous) you'll probably like the V-MODA earbuds.
I have this camera about 4 months now, and I'm still in awe. It is just brilliant. The body is very robust. It isn't light, but feels solid in your hands. It's well balanced and easy to grip.The battery life is just great. I've taken about 1200 photos on a single battery charge. I have not yet even considered the need to buy the extension battery grip with an extra battery.All the functions are within easy finger reach. It is so easy to adjust the settings as you go. I am still learning how to use things. I guess so far I've taken in excess of 20,000 photos.One little gripe would be sensor dust. I've a small speck of dust somewhere (on the sensor I assume), and I can't seem to get rid of it. Nothing to ruin my photos though. It's not an uncommon thing with any dSLR. A cleaning kit is essential with this camera.I already have a small collection of Canon lenses. The combination gives me excellent quality photos.Bottom line - if you're thinking of buying a Digital SLR, this one should come very high on your list of options. I would recommend it to everyone.
I've owned Uniden scanners for decades and this one might be the best so far.Sure, it takes more steps do do things, but it's not a big deal.Compact size, rechargeable NiMHs last a long time, but take just as long to recharge.If you know how to use a scanner (it's obvious from some of the negative reviews that they don't) then this is a good one to get.
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE A 65" PANASONIC PLASMA TVI recently purchased this product for a 65" Panasonic Plasma TV I was mounting on a wall and the wall bracket is too small for my 65" tv. The bracket I need is 42" inches or more and the bracket that comes with this product is only 36" inchesGood thing I have another TV I needed a mount for so I will use it for that tv instead.I am going to give the Sanus VMPL3-B Tilt Wall Mount for 27" to 84" Displays (Black) a try since the wall bracket is adjustable.I was advised by the vendor to return the product and get my money back but no need. I have another television that needs a wall mount and I measured this bracket which fits just fine.Nothing against the vendor but they need to make sure they put a statement on there that says it will not work on 65" Panasonic Plasma TV's that require a bigger bracket than the one they sell which is only 36" in length.ThanksJ
I purchased the Sangean Q for use primarily as a clock radio. The problem is that when the radio comes on to wake me up, the time does not display, just the station frequency. To see the time, you must turn off the radio. I'm in the habit of listening to the radio for a while before getting out of bed, and I don't want to have to keep reaching over to turn the radio off and on to check on the time. Another problem is that the display is angled up so that it can only be read from above. Therefore, if the radio is located next to the bed on a nightstand, it cannot be read by someone lying in bed.On the positive side, it has excellent tone and station holding properties and looks nice, although the wood panels on the sides of the gray version (comes in gold or gray)don't appear to have any finish, making me wonder if they will becomed soiled too easily.My experience with the supplier was not good. The first Sangean Q I received did not work correctly, and it took two telephone calls, a trip to the UPS dropoff center, and three weeks to get a replacement.
The memory chips work well, but the description would be better if it stated there were two chips, not one. I had thought I would be able to increase the memory in my computer even more by obtaining one chip with 512 mb, not two with 256 mb each.
It's an interesting combination of great price and good performance. What else can you ask? This little amplifier might be all you really need to power some decent speakers+subwoofer in your caer setup.The unit works very well and pairt with good speakers the sound will be very powerfukl and clear. The installation is easy and when i first saw the price and size of the unit i wasnt expecting too much. After installing it for a friend of mine i was pleasantly surprised. Incredible power and very good sound came out of the speakers. They were paired wioth some doubted 500watts speakers at first and they felt about to explode and ti was not delivering max power.Overall, it hink this is an excellent product and allows many different settings (2channels, 4, mono).
This was an item I originally decided to try on sale at a store here in New York--and overall, I am pretty much satisfied with it. It records images and audio very faithfully and the audio and images have not decreased in quality over time on any of my disks!You occasionally get a surprise coaster, however. It seems like as many as one out of ten disks turns into a coaster after the recording process goes seemingly uneventfully. This can be a nasty surprise, especially if you've just copied oh, say, six hours of VCR tape onto the DVD-R disk. So, what do you do? You already knew it--you're stuck back at square one and you have to burn the DVD-R all over again from the beginning--on another blank disk.On the other hand, I suppose that at least nine out of ten disks being absolutely fine (in other words, at least a 90% performance rate) isn't too bad BUT for a person who just can't be bothered with this drawback I honestly have to recommend you try another brand of DVD-R media.Nevertheless, the price IS right and for those of us on a budget such as college students (or me!) you really can't go too wrong with this brand of DVD-R media. If you don't mind an infrequent coaster I would go with this brand, especially when on sale, unless your needs are more professional or you have a time deadline to get a project done. It has never damaged any of my three DVD players! Moreover, the packaging is excellent--very sturdy.
These work but don't do much as far as the volume goes. There are basically two setting on the volume control: loud and barely audible. There's really no middle ground between the two. If these had cost like $8 I would say they were worth it due to their low quality.
This is my third one of these. I purchased the first nearly 15 years ago. I love them, others hate them. Great if you have limited space to work with (or space unsuitable for a mouse - like glass, bumpy surface, etc).For the most part I have no real issues using the product. From time to time I need to do precise graphics work. Too much of this very fine control and my thumb can start to ache.The internals do get dirty and need periodic cleaning. The old models (like old mice) had wheels that got very dirty. This product is simpler, so less places for the dirt to hid and easier to clean. If you use handcream, or eat while working, then be prepared to clean more often.Full disclosure: I replaced the first of these because it had an old connector that was incompatible with the new computer I had purchased. I replaced the second because it got lost in a big move. So I may be on my third, but that is not due to a defect or due to the product wearing out.
I was not expecting much from this Pedal - but I was afraid of having too much noise on the signal chain (as stated in other Compressor Reviews).We'll I decided to give this pedal a try: using it with lined up with my 6 pedals (including a Wah and 2 distortion pedals) powered by external AC power supply - in a SolidState Combo (my old Laney TF100).I can tell I'm surprised! NO NOISE at ALL! Even engaging ALL the pedals I have.Great sustain for solos and funky styled leads.. Affects the tone very little (cutting off those sharp high frequencies from first strings - exactly what I was expecting).Just did not give 5 stars due to lack of sound/compression change when tweaking the Sensitivity dial..Great Product!!
I have been using Fellowes gel wrist rests for years (the flexible ones without a solic plastic base) and I like them very much. This one appears different but when I got it it seems identical to the less expensive version. I feel silly paying the extra money for the anti-microbial aspect, since I suspect that's hoo-haa anyway.I bought it because it looked as though it were shaped slightly differently, but it's not. Stick with the $17 version.
For years I've been happily using a Logitec quickcam pro 4000. Well mostly happily anyway. We needed another webcam to go with the laptop so I figured I'd give Microsoft a try, see if it overcame the flaws of the 4000.It wasn't an improvement.System requirements are significantly higher than the cams of yesteryear, you MUST have XP, so much for using the old W2K clunker as the webcam driver and web surfer, sigh... To be fair I don't think you can buy ANY cam today that will run on W2k.OverviewCompared to the Logitech this unit is small, while the Logitech was like a golf ball this is more lake a pancaked golf ball. Same diameter but flattened.For our uses the most significant difference is the base. Its much sturdier than the Logitech base, which by design snaps off for the laptop attachment. This causes issues keeping the camera fixed in the position you set it. The 3000 doesn't have that problem, it has a nice base that "unfolds" to mount on top of a flat screen. The camera itself is held on a Y yoke mount which itself is attached to the base and rotates at the point of attachment. The camera goes up an down on the Y mount. Overall it works pretty well with one problem. The stiffness of the cord in comparison to the camera makes it hard to position. Another reviewer mentioned attaching it to a heavier base, that would be a good idea.Another annoyance is the size of the "windows live" button up to. Its hard to adjust without hitting that button! Just about anything you do makes it want to install windows live, which kinda bites if you use yahoo.PerformanceThis is in comparison to a several year old Logitech.Image quality - Not as good, lacks sharpness and detail, too much noise reduction. Acceptable thoughLow light performance - About that same, acceptableVocal Quality - The other party complains about noise, cant really confirm that myself. But it works, seems plenty sensitive, no critical issuesFace Tracking - I was really hoping for a big bonus here, its no better than several year old Logitech routines. Maybe a bit less sensitive.Technical stuffPreformed flawlessly with yahoo as far as being recognized and playing nice.Installation was smooth, this was one area that it blew the Logitech away. I had recently installed the Logitech on a new machine and it took a looong time, the 3000 installed in a few minutes.Pro'sSturdier baseQuick and easy installationConsBase not without issuesInferior performance to the LogitechConclusionA average webcam with average performance. It works. I had expected more after years of computer advancement and increased system requirements.
As a lifelong technophobe it's taken me a while to get used to computers and the internet but I'm getting there. This is the first webcam I've bought and after using it for a few weeks with no problems, I'm very impressed with what it can do.Much to my relief I was able to install the Quickcam software without a hitch, and after connecting the USB cable to my pc the webcam was fully operational within minutes (I have an Intel 650MHz processor and am running MS Windows 98 SE). The picture quality is excellent compared to other webcams I've seen and taking photos and recording video clips couldn't be simpler. Once you've created them, you can edit and enhance your images using PhotoSuite III SE or VideoWave III SE, and sending the results by email is also remarkably easy.The QuickCam Pro 3000 has a built-in mic, which is especially useful for video conferencing over the web. Here the performance quality can vary greatly, but this is to some extent inevitable regardless of which webcam you use. Yahoo Messenger is bundled in with the software and installs automatically whether you like it or not, which wasn't a problem for me, but if you're already using another package you might find this a bit irritating. I tried using the webcam with MSN Messenger/Netmeeting and it worked just as well.One possible drawback is the fact that the Quickcam software will only allow you to broadcast video and audio over the web via a third party host site (Spotlife.com). So if you're buying a webcam with a view to doing this via your own website, you'd be better off getting one which includes this functionality by default.But I'm personally very happy with the Quickcam Pro 3000 (call me shallow, but it also looks pretty cool) and it was definitely money well spent.
I bought this item because I have several desktop computers at work that I use, though only one of the computers have internet access. I believe it would be easy to set up for a beginner; just pop the cd in and follow the directions. There is a wireless dsl modem connected to a computer roughly 20-30 feet from my computer to the other room. I get decent signal strength and quality (68%-ish), though I don't recommend it for long distances. Frequently I have to reset the modem after start-up to get it to connect. If you're looking for an adapter to take with you "on the go" or to use for long distances, I would not recommend this product, though if you are using it in a small sized home or office and don't mind sub-par connection it should be fine. Not top notch, but if meets your need, it's a good price.
Did what it was supposed to, fit perfectly. Not much else to say. Used on 2004 Ford Focus w/ factory Blaupunkt
Great sound for the price! Sub is very good and satellites are as well. If you need a new 5.1 system this one is a great value.
I wrote my students' names on these and put them around my door. They are cute! And there are lots of pieces...plenty for several displays.
I wanted to be able to sit on the ground and have my iBook's mp3s play into my stereo, wirelessly (since I fell in love with AirPort wireless internet).However, in my area, it just doesn't work. Other radio stations interfered, and even when it didn't seem they should, the signal still seemed too weak, even three inches from the receiver. Disappointing... I'll need to see a new revision before I try this again.
I've gone thru a lot of cheap headsets, but this one lasted the longest with nearly three years of daily use. No, it's not the highest quality product you can buy and I'm sure if you spend 5 or ten times more money, you can get a much better product.I find it more comfortable than most and fold it every time after use, its handy and takes up less space. If you want a decent, inexpensive headset, I recommend this one. I'm here to buy another after mine of 3 years finally shorted out.If you want top quality and top performance, you need to pay top price. This Panasonic is a deal.
My husband and I bought this for Christmas for ourselves. We wanted a combo unit to save some space in the entertainment center. We reviewed Consumer Reports recomendations and then decided that the Zenith was our pick. It was fairly simple to hook-up to the TV and the menu's are easy to read and understand. Overall an A-.
Instructions were not complete; TECH support was useless; has to pay for a GEEK to install; works fine after I paid $120+ to install the device.
Setup in XP was easy and it worked immediately with Skype. Picture quality seems good (but this is my first webcam, so I cannot compare to others).One problem: for some weird reason, the software prevents Thunderbird from updating itself, so if you use the Thunderbird mailer, you must terminate all webcam processes (including the little icon in the system tray) before doing mailer software updates. This procedure is annoying but not difficult. If the webcam software is running, Thunderbird updates get stuck in an infinite loop.Only in Windows could two apparently unrelated programs interfere like this!
Replaced another generic one (which broke after two years of use). Works out of box. Once in while it might come back out, but same thing happened to my last one. What I did was the wheel inside on bottom with rubber ring, I push it with my pinky inside before inserting tape in my car tape deck and it voila! Hadn't had this thing come out yet. My previous one this would work too but once in while it would come out. Also important to keep your tape deck clean and keep cleaning it with approved cleaners so if your tape deck doesn't work, don't blame this product perhaps you gotta clean it first than try my previous suggestion. overall this is definitely slightly higher quality than generic one, and has been great value to add a 3.5 mm auxiliary audio input in my car without modifying anything.
I was looking to replace a broken reader. I have used SanDisk products before so I chose this one from athe list at Amazon. It works great, and I am very pleased with it.
I have been using this card with my Viewsonic V37.Pros: Speed: 470Mbits/s (128bit encryption)Cons: If the card is inside it will drain your battery.Occasionally I have to cycle the power of the unit in order for the card to reset.Installation and connection to the network is very easy. Excellent performance.
easy to attach and remove from windshield. i like the flexibility of mounting on the windshield at a preferred location either for the driver or passenger. once its mounted, it stays secure. i use in my vehicles and rental cars. i brought this unit to replace the sandbag top-of-dash mount which is bulky and not able to position very securely.
Boss makes reasonably priced products that are a great value. This amp is built solid and water resistant to take the wet environment of a boat. I used all Boss marine products in my boat and the sound is awesome.
Truly plug and play! Plugged everything in, and it all worked without a hitch.I'm using this to connect to a Home Server PC, and speed wise, I can't tell any difference between using network storage or a USB drive. Of course I haven't actually timed anything, but this is definitely a huge step up from 100 Mbps Ethernet.Update: Have purchased one for home, and a couple more for work. For some areas, we can't easily run more CAT5 cable, so switches are the only solution. However, cheaper switches have given me problems with weird behavior, often flaking out at the most inopportune times, but the HP switches haven't had any problems. For any kind of business setting, don't waste your money on cheap, consumer-grade products. Spend another $20-30 and get one that will last. This switch doesn't disappoint.
The Hewlett-Packard C4438A CD-RW discs are the best CD-RW discs I have ever spent my money on. They are very high quality and are made by a good company, HP. They are also wonderful to make your own custom CDs with. I make my own custom CDs with these discs and they sound wonderful on my CD player. Another great thing about these HP-RW CDs is that they can be rewritten on many times. They even come with their own CD Jewel case.The only disadvantage I found with them is that they do not have a high memory capacity like most other discs. If you were just looking for economical discs and feasible alternatives of data storage, I would say that these are fine, but if you want to put large documents or large numbers of documents on the discs, you may want to get a larger capacity disc. I have also found this product superior compared to other brands of CD-RW discs in almost every aspect except for the smaller memory capacity.
untill it got stollen I was quite pleased it did a very good job for me took over 2 thousand pics the zoom was a little less that I wanted but it is adequate with in 100 ft the movies were ok
I didn't get them from amazon.com but these are great quality speakers. I actually paid more on another professional audio site because I needed other speakers for my doors as well and they needed the proper spacers to fit right (dang honda).
I initially picked this up for geotagging my photos, but I've recently gotten into geocaching as well. This is a great product for both.I was replacing a GPS logger that was unreliable. This unit stays on and I don't have to worry about it keeping a log of the tracks. Geotagging is fairly easy with the bundled software and Google's GPISync, you'll just have to know how many hours to adjust for GMT. I can set the unit to take tracks by the second or distance without hooking it up to the computer as it has a great display.The display is why I got into geocaching. If you want a topographical maps, you can order a disc of find open source maps online. I opted for the open source maps, which work perfectly. I don't have the turn by turn functionality that the official Garmin maps should, but I already have GPS for my car.Overall I recommend this for geotagging and geocaching if those are what you're into.
I use this lens on my Sony SLT-A33, (use portrait setting, saturation +3, sharpness +2 or 3, HDR off, DRO off). It is eye bleed sharp across the range. If you have ever heard about the "Minolta colors" and wondered what that means, let me tell you this lens has it. You have to see the way it presents color to believe it. It is not built like a 1960 nikon lens but who cares. If you break it or loose it, buy another one, they are that cheap. This has to be the greatest lens for the price ever make. The zoom range is small and it starts at 35mm (53.5 in flim days), but that is not a problem for most of us. Do not hesitate on this lens, it is one of the great ones (and I have owned many Nikon lenses over the years). It is much better than the SAL1855 and puts the SAL1870 to shame. It is much sharper than the SAL18250.
Once again, Saitek and Apple complement one another, but not completely. The mouse works, as expected, right out of the box. Scroll wheel and left and right buttons work as expected. The extra buttons, however, are a little more difficult to pin down, and the "sixth" button, the one on the right side of the mouse, doesn't map to anything in USB Override. The wheel button, or middle button, maps as the second (right) button, so that's not programmable, either. That said, it's a lot of mouse for the money, and the cool blue glow goes with the rest of my gear. It glides smoothly, and tracks well.2007-02-12 Okay, I should have edited this earlier. Upon trying the mouse on one of my Linux computers, I discovered that the right button and the scroll wheel button were both mapped to both buttons 2 and 3. I contacted Saitek and they exchanged the mouse immediately. I am extremely pleased with the customer support from Saitek, especially towards an "unsupported" Mac user.
I purchased the WRT54GS, along with a SpeedBooster PCMCIA card for a laptop, after my previous Linksys 802.11b router began acting erratically. My one concern was that my Tivo was on the network using a Linksys 802.11b USB device, and this would slow down the network to 802.11b speeds, negating the entire purpose of purchasing the SpeedBooster model.So far, it appears that while the Tivo is still working at the slower throughput, everything else is transferring data at or about 30-40Mbps. So the SpeedBooster technology will work in mixed b/g mode.Another plus is that the web-based config interface is much improved. My favorite feature is where you can easily restrict the wireless users on your network to a specific set of MAC addresses. I can't enable WPA, since my old Tivo/802.11b network adapter doesn't support more than WEP, but restricting based on MAC address does the trick for me.
Great idea for a product, except that it doesn't work very well. I was able to basically connect and such, but any attempts to transfer reasonable amounts of data it would just lock up. Other USB devices work just fine. Have tried several of these and they are all poor. Too bad.
This is worse than worthless!! I should have trashed the thing when my phone started behaving strangely while charging (it would freeze up, be slow to respond, etc), but I figured it was nothing. Come to find out, the stupid thing totally trashed my battery in my HTC EVO 3D. I thought the battery had just failed, so I replaced the battery, and that one failed a few weeks later. I FINALLY realized it might be the charger, did some research, and lo and behold. What a disaster!! I had to get a new phone because of this piece of crap.
This player is sweet. When all you want is to listen to your favorite music this is the player. Plays music that you choose without any frills. The quality of the sound is superb. Download is a cinch. The size is unbelievable so you can jog or exercise without feeling any straps or bands. Doubles as a disk-on-key so just as easily you can transfer those other files.
No issues. They do what they spec. Use them at my desk. Have not used while walking yet, but sure they will do fine.
Amazon shipped this hard drive as if it were not a sensitive computer accessory. Airbags were half inflated, some not inflated at all. Box containing hard drive was directly at the bottom with no proctection under it and able to move from side to side, only had 'protection' at the top. I sent it back, didn't want to even test the hard drive. Even if it worked, it would probably malfunction a lot quicker than it would have if it were packaged correctly.
I looked at probably 10-15 other televisions online and offline including going into Best Buy to look at their selection. I ultimately decided to go with this one based on Amazon customer reviews. I'm glad I did. Very happy with it. Nice picture, looks great in HD. Standard definition is adequate and doesn't look too bad.
This is my first digital camera and I love it. I am a novice. It does everything I had hoped for and more. Dowloading images to my computer is really easy. The battery life is great and recharging is also easy - just plug it in. I am very happy with this camera and know that if I want additional lenses, they are available.
Easy installation, Great packaging. No problem with drivers. It does what it says. Good quality and a nice add to my computer.
The price of the bag made me cautious when I purchased this bag 5 years ago. I expected that I would return it. When it arrived, it was even more beautiful than the pictures show! It is a lovely and feminine pink, without being too girlie. The leather is very thick and sturdy without being too weighty. The straps are long enough to comfortably carry it on my shoulder. There is a roomy zippered compartment inside for pens etc. On both the front and back outside, there is also a slit to carry items such as keys, cell phone, etc. for easy access. While the height of the bag is taller than I might have liked, It does allow space not only for the laptop, but for carrying other items such as a book, a pad of paper, as well as the computer cord, etc. I love that part of the proceeds go to the Komen foundation to fight breast cancer. I always get compliments when I carry it, and it is an opportunity for conversations about breast cancer survivors!
Once again Sennheiser comes to the aid for the hearing impaired. I have used and enjoyed infa-red cordless phones but the line of sight reception kind of limits their usefulness. The Sennheisers have great clarity and the added advantage that I can still follow Dialog on the television when I leave the room. Excellent product
I bought this case a few months ago, and I've been very happy with the build of the case in general. However, I depend on a belt clip all the time, and yesterday the cheap plastic disc holding the belt clip to the case just snapped off. I've never abused this ipod, and I'm very gentle with it. The belt clip attachment is not sturdy enough to hold the weight of the metal case with an iPod in it. Beware!
I really needed this charger quick & I was worried it wouldnt be here in time but it showed up quicker than I expected!
I spent a long time debating whether or not to spoil myself and buy this monitor (I have a red motif for my computer equipment so this model had caught my eye a long time ago), but finally took the plunge a few days ago.What can I say, this monitor is absolutely stunning and the pictures simply don't do it justice. The quality is everything you'd expect and more. The stand is solid and has good weight to it, the monitor has an absolutely beautiful finish to it and the whole look of the unit is just breathtaking.If you're in the market for a 20", I don't see how you can pass this one up. It is one of the best 20" monitors out there and it's definitely a show stopper on anyone's desk. If you're like me and have a thing for red, you simply have to get this monitor.This thing is worth it at twice the price, so get one while you can. You can't get your hands on a nicer monitor for the money and you can't get better picture quality for the money either. Hands down an incredible monitor and absolutely worth every penny.
got the remote the other day and have tried it out a couple times. works great. very simple, only has one button. what more could you ask for?
This printer would not work consistantly from the disc, from the computor, from the LEXMARK downloads, or professional computor techs. I wasted time and money (on a complete computor diagnostic) trying to get the LEXMARK73 to work. At the beginning it would work for a few days, then slip into about three error situations. I am was being blamed for improper installing and only found out from the supplier that all of the LEX 73's were being returned on a recall. I think Lexmark should have notified me about the recall through the numerous calls to LEXMARK that I made regarding the install problems. I and my friends are not too impressed.
Use my fire pit for the first time today. Assemble was an ease for us, even w/ the outside ring. Took about 10 minutes to put the whole thing together. The outside paint scratches really easily though. We filled the bottom w/ 10lb sand. It's deep and gives good fire. We really enjoy it.
My husband and I bought this for our brother in law since we have a similar model from another maker. the tv reception stinks and every time we put in brand new batteries, a liquid leaks out of the bottom.
I thought the price was amazing for this product since the total for 5 cartridges was less than the price of a single Canon brand cartridge. I installed all cartridges together on my S630. While the black cartridge worked fine, the color ones kept dripping ink from them after only a few weeks. Eventually, when I realized the bottom of the print head was saturated in ink from the color tanks, I just removed them and replaced them with the previous empty ones. To make matters worse, my printer stopped working all together because I needed a new print head. The new print head cost $52. My printer is an older model, but the timing was suspicious. In the future, I will stick with Canon brand.
I have always used Sirius and I love it. Now that the companies XM and Sirius, have merged, you'll have to love it too if you want to get satellite radio.I went with the S50 because it was on sale through the website (clearance). Well, I still needed the car kit, and that was impossible to find. Ended up having to spend MORE for a clearance receiver + car kit than a new receiver + car kit. Fooled by the "portable" listing, realizing that it's only portable for what was recorded, I just had to deal with it.The car kit is alright, but difficult to position. They could have given you more options to position it in the right way for your dash or car. They also lose points because it's a model specific car kit, rather than universal, so when the time comes, I am going to have to purchase ANOTHER car kit for my next receiver. The difficulty of locating this device also loses them some points because it was no longer affordable or convenient. I got suckered into purchasing a "portable" unit at an awesome price but a car kit at a staggering obnoxiously high price.Also, minor gripe to some, but no simple on/off button annoys me. I have to just unplug it.
I bought this as a &quot;Special Holiday Package&quot; from Palm.com, with my Palm 505 and a travel charger. I was very disappointed when I started to explore the software. I plan to go to Amsterdam next spring, and have been looking at guidebooks for Amsterdam. I thought it would be nice to have a map and guidebook on the Palm, and not have to carry a guidebook.The main map screen shows &quot;sections&quot; of the city, labeled by neighborhood names. The neighborhood names seem to be made up by CitySync. There appear to be more neighborhoods off to the left of the screen that I can see part of, but I can't get to them (no scroll that I could find). Clicking on each &quot;section&quot; brings up a map of a small section of the city (Amsterdam, for example). Maybe it just shows major streets, or maybe it shows a really small part of the &quot;section&quot;, but it doesn't look like the map &quot;section&quot; covers as much area as it should. It looks like there are large gaps in the maps.There is no way you could use this &quot;map&quot; in place of a good paper map.The information about each hotel, restaurant, etc. is very short, and it looks like the prices are a few years old (that may be updatable on the CitySync site). I finally found the link to the mapping of each hotel, restaurant, etc. (it's in the &quot;Info&quot; button, and you can't get back from the map to where you were in the listings), but the map segments are so small it is impossible to tell which area of the city the attraction is in.I did like the currency converter, although you have to enter your own currencies and conversion rates. Once you've entered these (through the maintenance screen) all you have to do is enter the amount you want to convert from, select the currency you want to convert from and to, and click &quot;convert&quot; (or &quot;execute&quot;?).The time programs looked like they would be kind of nice - you can enter an event using your time zone, and it can keep track of what the time is in a second time zone. I just stuck my plane's departure and arrival times in it.While putting a travel guide onto a PDA is a nice idea, this one won't replace a paper travel guide.However, if they improved the maps, letting you scroll around them, the guide just might serve in place of the paper travel guide if you've read the guide and just need your memory jogged about a particular site, hotel, restaurant, etc. The way the maps are set up now, you couldn't find your way from one location to the other because there's no connection from one map to the other.Personally, until they do that, I wouldn't spend the money on it.Oh, and buying the color Palm for this was a waste - there's no color in the program - except for the icon to get into it!
I did not buy the TV from Amazon. I have bought many other items from Amazon. But their price for the Sharp Aquos is too high. However, in searching the Internet for good prices it is extremely important to keep in mind the principle "you get the service that you pay for". My recommendation is that you should always buy a high value item like this from a reputable outlet. Don't go for the many Internet shops that peddle the lowest price. Also, treat with great doubt the "in stock" displayed on these websites.With regard to the Aquos itself. The white coming out of this screen is so bright as to hurt your eyes and the colors are extremely vibrant. I watched 2001 A Space Odyssey and was impressed with how black the Aquos black is. Resolution per square inch is higher than almost all other screens of equivalent size. This television is the perfect master bedroom flatscreen.The low profile of the screen makes it particularly unobtrusive mounted on our bedroom wall, since alot of the electronics for the Aquos series is contained in a separate external box. The external box itself comes with some legs so that you can stand it up on its side if you wish to place it vertically (which we have done). Note that there a three cables that run from the screen to the box and they are eight feet long so that the box can be some distance from the screen.I have had some experience with flatscreens over the years but never committed to buying one for my family. In the Sharp Aquos I finally found a flat screen I was willing to shell out the cash for.Enjoy!
I purchased this drive to back up music and chose it because the customer reviews seemed to say that it was a reliable buy. THEY WERE WRONG!!!! After backing up my entire 300GB music collection from several drives to THIS drive it failed. Unlike an earlier customer, I was able to find technical support and discovered from their website that failure is not an uncommon thing for this item. I don't know how many of these things they produced but the QC ratio must be horrible, if one were to take the list of complaints as a guide. I requested a repair sheet and asked that they recover my data. Their reply is "we will do our best but that is another industry." Needless to say, I will have to start ripping my cd's all over again, although many of the songs may be lost forever. THANK YOU CAVALRY. As a Soldier in Iraq for the FOURTH time, my music was about all i had of home. DON'T BUY THIS DRIVE.
I bought this DVD player to play DVD's from Australia. It worked great for about 10 months with very light use. However, it started freezing up and not reading discs. After doing research, I learned that the laser lights on these machines are very weak and don't last long. It's cheaper to buy a new one than to get it fixed.Hold out for a better product.
i purchased this thinking it was a good deal...WRONG! A big waste of money! It paired with my bluetooth phone..but then it didnt even do anything else saying it failed to detect bluetooth services...and it wouldn't even let me use widcomm drivers and forced me to use BlueSoleil, spend your money on another product
When somebody buys clip-on headphones, it's normally because they will go jogging or they're working, so in-ear earplugs would fall out and/or feel uncomfortable and normal headphones are too bulgy. So they get clip-on headphones. DON'T GET THESE! Might as well get a stereo headset =/I've heard worse sound quality from other clip-on headphones, but it's still pretty bad. I can play my music on my phone without earphones and it sounds better. With my phone in my jacket.They're not designed to really clip either. The tiniest pull of the cord and they come off. If you go jogging they are guaranteed to fall off. If you're just sitting down listening to music, you will have to manually push them closer to your head or it sounds like a poor recording of a poor recording.
Originally my 2 year old digital camera came with a 512 stick. I looked into upgrading to help extend the life of the camera a little bit. Amazon had some incredible prices on the product so I went ahead and ordered one. Took it on a trip with me and it's great. It's a very quick card which actually helps when you are trying to snap multiple pictures. It's very stable and very reliable as well. If you are in the market for a quick SD card that can take a beating, look no further. This is the one you need.
I purchased two of this model of laptop about four months ago. Since then, they have malfunctioned in many different ways. The most significant problem is that the trackpad stopped working on one of them within about two months. That's when I started with the nightmare of HP Customer Service!After a significant process, HP finally agreed to "repair" the notebook, which took nearly a month. When the computer was returned, the problem still existed. Now, when I talk to HP customer support, they tell me that I have to go through the exact same process again (install drivers, upgrade BIOS, reinstall Windows, etc), and then return the computer for repair again. When will they admit their mistake and simply replace the computer?
I am a rank amateur at photography but this lens makes up for my shortcomings. I decided to get into photography since I am newly retired. I did a MASSIVE amount of research before deciding on this lens because I only wanted to spend my money once to get an excellent lens. The picture quality is EXCELLENT. The pictures look better than the subject does in real life. Indoor(low light) pictures(without a flash) are every bit as good as outdoor pictures. Canon should have made this an EF lens for those who will eventually upgrade to the full frame cameras. I have this lens attached to my Canon T2i(an excellent combination). The lens is large and HEAVY.
WOW! What an outstanding product. They handle tons of power, it can output a lot of bass without distortion and the overall sound is exceptional for the price and size. Using as FRONT speakers in my setup. Sound clarity is also very good.
I have been waiting for this since I purchased my E2.It is so easy to charge and commuicate with my computer. Also having it stand up so I can see it during the day makes it multi functional.I still have issues with the connection it is a bit woobly and touchy. But, this is nothing new I have had several cradles for other products and they are all the same. So not to worry. Much to my suprise I also recieved European plugs for trips abroad. Great idea.
This a great little system for my daughters i pod shuffle . with this there is no need to charge i pod thru the computer . Excellent price for all it does . I would definately purchase again .
I purchased this monitor to replace my CRT which was showing it's age. Didn't want to fork over a major investment so this was what I ended up with after doing a minimal amount of product research.Overall I am very pleased with it although it goes to show you, once again, that you get what you pay for. The picture and response rate is first class. No complaints there. But I was surprised to the the point of disappointment in the poor sound quality. I'm not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination but these speakers sounded like I was listening to an old transistor radio. So much so that I fished out my old PC speakers which I was expecting to throw out and hooking them back up again.That aside the picture is a huge improvement over my CRT and is at least as good as the monitor I use daily at work.
Film produced great photo's when placed in my medium format camera. Couldn't have been more pleased. Too bad its not availabe on Amazon anymore.
Meant to click 5 STARS but couldn't edit my selection! This product is great. It is extremely easy to install. It took all of 5 minutes and I was up and running. The component remotes truly work better than they did prior to installing The Hot Link Pro. As everyone says the cable for the "eye" is short but all of the informamtion is in the box to help you order accessories. As always the shipping was unbelievably fast I had the product within 3 days of ordering!
I was very happy with this product. Easy to put together and a great, clear picture.
I own a Panasonic 26in HDTV,(LCD) A 50in Vizio HDTV (Plasma), a 55in Hatachi Ultravision TV (Rear Projection), Epson Projector (not the 1080p} and a 73in Mitsubishi (Box Model Rear Projection}...Except for the Old Ultravision, these TV have exceptional images...so I thought... until I got This DLP! Where are they getting this Technology? With this Mit you have to hook it up to HD sources to understand how truly unique it really is...It's a 1080p TV but it will upscale 480i,p to the point where you cant tell its not 1080p. However, when you Hook it to a HD satellite DVR Receiver,(or a Cable Company HD Box} a HD or Blu-Ray DVD player and a Stereo System Capable of a HDMI connection..your movie going days are over! The TV has AI thats unbelievable, it recgonizes anything thats hooked to it and gives you options of how you want to set it up...it insantly tells you what channels are 480 or 1080, but the most amazing thing of all is the Picture! No screendoor effect and the resolution and colors are simply unbelievable once you have everything hooked to HD sources and the Colors set right. You have a choice between Natural, Bright and Brillant...Brillant is the Place to be! NFL, Movies and regular TV will never be the same. Plasma, LCD all the others, your days are numbered. Theres no comparsion if the DLP is properly set up...Did I mention PC, PS3 and XBox-360? Hookups a breeze. You aint never Fragged until you Frag in 1080p on a 73in TV!! On the Downside: Price is high but dropping and you cant leave this TV on all day like most people do with their TVs, you'll be shelling out megabucks for a new lamp in a few months. This TV is made for Movies and Sports not Soap Operas and Variety Shows. I wouldn't be surprised if them Big-Head EBE's first glimpse of Earth was on a DLP display similar to this Awesome MIT!!!
I use it in my PDA and have had no problems with it!
Shipping was fast, price great. Glad that this battery was even available, I've had my land phone for 10+ yrs- now I can talk longer than 30min without the battery dying :)
Ok, this is my first MP3 so I may be a little naive as to what features other players have, but I love, love my Zune. I got my 30g for Christmas and once I figured out how to download and sync the material, it has been great. The menus are very easy and user-friendly to navigate. The sound and picture is awesome. I love the big, crisp screen. When first powered, there is the vertical main menu: Music, Videos, Pictures, Social, Radio, Podcasts, Settings. Yes, it does have a built in radio tuner which works great. When you select a menu item, you then get the sub-menus which display horizontally at the top of the screen. This allows you to scroll through the sub-menus without leaving the main category. I love the organization of the music. You can search for songs by Artist, Album, Playlist, or Genre. The shuffle feature is also available during play of any category. The control wheel is simple and accurate. There is also a "go to artist" feature available during play of any song. You can also create your own playlists- which I love. The storage capacity is humongous. I have so far 345 songs, 10 videos, and 38 pictures and have only used less than 2G of space. Amazing! I don't know how I am going to fill it up (or if I ever will). Another cool feature is you can play a slide show of your photos while listening to music.I found the software very easy to load and use. I read some other reviewers had problems with this, but I did not and my PC uses Windows XP. Syncing music CD's is really easy. Just put the disc in the drive, open your Zune program and click on the CD icon and you choose which tracks to add to your collection. You can also rip and burn CD's. You can also point the program to the folders on your computer that you want it to look in for files. This search can be done automatically or manually. Every time you connect your Zune and open the program, it automatically searches for new material in your collection and syncs. That is great! You can also use more than one Zune on the program. You just give each Zune a name and then choose the name of the device you are using. Easy!The only downside I have found is the Zune marketplace is terrible. The selection is not nearly as extensive as iTunes and buying tracks is a rip-off. You have to purchase Zune points in increments of $5 - basically you get 400 points for $5. Each track is at least around 79 or 89 points. So you always end up with something like 47 or 57 points that are worthless and so you have to buy more. Either way, you don't get $5 worth of songs like you would anywhere else. After doing some searching, I did find a program that is compatible with Zune. It is a file-sharing based program called Ares which can be found at iZuneaccess dot com. You only pay a one-time fee (I think I paid $39) for the software and the program is yours for life and there is unlimited downloads. It is perfectly safe and I have had no problems. The selection is endless. You can download audio, video and image files (among others) I think there has only been a few files I could not find. So don't use the Zune marketplace. Do some searching and find another program that works for you. They are out there. The Zune website was also helpful in finding out what types of files the Zune supports. All in all, I would highly recommend this gadget to anyone.
This came quickly and at a very competitive price. It works well with my Fuji S5000 camera - a noticeably wider view at minimum zoom.
I was not aware of compatibility issues when I purchased this product and also had no idea what to do with the wires -- I needed a push-in connector to my stereo/radio. Very confusing for me. The "stone" would look great in a yard. Also mistook "5.25"......"Economy Series Speakers"..... to mean they were 5.25" in size and that there would be two. Instead, this giant boulder arrives. I'm probably to blame for this one. Good price -- probably would have worked well if I was more informed.
I ordered 2 of these thing and they did not work. Not sure it's even worth returning it. Not worth 1 star even.
As a professional sound engineer, until I tried the Monster In-Ear Speakers I had not been very happy listening to my iPod. You might say I'm kind of picky when it comes to sound quality.But these are surprisingly well balanced, very sensitive and have an impressive frequency response extending from the deepest bass to the highest treble. My Sennheisers are now history... Thanks to the various sleeves/eartips included, and the welcome fact that the left and right cables are equal in length, they are also pretty comfortable to wear. Love the quality and feel and the handy accessories, highly recommended!
I've purchased "remanufactured" items before, usually with satisfactory results. In every case I can remember, a item claimed to be remanfuactured was shipped in packaging just like it was new. Not so with this unit...The unit was shipped in one of those FedEx/UsMail Tyvek soft envelopes... you know, the kind you would expect to receive a shirt, or other non-breakable items in.Miraculously the unit did survive the journey in the envelope, despite the fact that there was no box or packing of any kind. just wrapped in bubble wrap and dropped in the envelope, and shipped off. I suppose that would be okay, I guess I don't need the original box or protective packaging (unless I have to send it back for repair).But, there's more.. Absolutely nothing in the envelope but the headset and stand, along with the wallwart power cord in a separate wrapping... no invoice, no instructions, no manual, no warranty card... NOTHING.Although the description states this unit has the manufacturer's 2 year warranty, I'm a bit skeptical that I'd have any luck getting a warranty honored, since I have no physical proof of purchase.Okay, I know I could do a bit of online digging and come up with an owner's manual, but SHOULD I have to do that for the privilege of taking a basically repaired, used unit off their hands for a small discount? Instead, I damn near broke the thing trying to figure out where to install the batteries. I am still scratching my head over the purpose of the little 3-position switch on the front of the unit. It seems to work okay, so I haven't monkeyed with that.Finally, I was a little surprised to find that the stereo RCA cables are permanently attached to the unit (good luck if one of those breaks!), and terminate at the end of the cable with a male connector, just the opposite of the configuration of every other headset I've owned, which usually have female connectors right on the unit. That meant going to Radio Shack and buying a couple of female-female connectors to be able to mate with my existing cables.All that said, my brief experience with actually using the headset has been satisfactory. sound quality is good, has ample volume, and fits nicely on the head.If it weren't for the poor packaging, I'd have given a much higher rating. If this one craps out in 6 months and I can't get warranty repair, I'll certainly pay the extra amount for a brand new unit next time!Update... Well, two days after setting this headset up, it crapped out. For some reason, it just wouldn't pass any sound through to the headset.. nada, just static noise. Disappointed, will return for refund.Oh, and another "feature" not mentioned in the description... there is an on/off switch on the headset (unlike every other headset we've owned, which turn off automatically).. if you forget to turn it off, there goes your battery charging cycle!
1. Software installation was easy and straightforward.2. Connecting the scanner to the computer was easy.3. Full color preview took 20 seconds.4. Full color scan took 60 seconds (file size was 18 MB).5. The scanner is extremely light, and thin.I just scanned a color photo I am really impressed with the scan quality. I highly recommend this scanner for any home user or general business user. Since I just hooked it up 15 minutes ago, I gave it 4 stars because I don't know how durable it is. For the [money] I paid I am extremely satisfied with the Canon LiDe 30. My other scanner is a SCSI UMAX 1260, which is a 3 pass color scanner...* I have read reviews from users who said the scanner is extremely slow, and others who said it was fast (as it is on my computer). This difference is caused by the USB version (1.0 or 2.0) that is installed in your motherboard BIOS. To really appreciate this scanner, make sure your computer motherboard BIOS is running USB 2.0!
I have the WUSB11 (v2.8) on a XP Home v5.1 machine in the basement of our house (533 Mhz, 512 mb ram). The other computer connected to the Linksys BEFW11S4 router on the 2nd floor is also on XP. The WUSB11 replaced a Microsoft MN-510 USB wireless adapter, which I decided to swap out since I changed my router to Linksys and I'd heard that the Linksys wireless USB adapter had better range than Microsoft. The MN-510 worked fine, i was just hoping for better speed.So I detached the MN-510 and uninstalled its software. I then followed the directions that came with the WUSB11, including setting up all the network parameters like SSID, workgroup, etc. It worked. I haven't experienced the problems other XP users have reported. It immediately did what it was supposed to, and has ever since I installed it.I don't know if the range is any greater, but the signal quality is definitely better. With the MN-510/BEFW11S4 combination the best download speeds via wireless I got were about 70% of what the computer connected directly to the router was getting. With the WUSB11 instead of the MN-510, I can get better than 90%! And that's through 2 floors and a wall or two.Works great, quick install, couldn't ask for more.
I HAVE HAD THIS UNIT FOR A ABOUT A MONTH NOW, AND I MUST SAY FOR A PERSON WHO IS NO COMPUTER WHIZ, THIS BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT LOOKING UNIT IS A SNAP TO USE AND LOAD. THE DISPLAY IS IN COLOR AND BEAUTIFUL, THE EQUALIZER AND THE SRS CONTROLS GIVE YOU UNBELIEVABLE SONIC REPRODUCTION, THE FACT THAT YOU CAN LOAD ALMOST 5000 SONGS ON THE MASSIVE HARD DRIVE IS A MIND BLOWER. I CANT SEE HAVING TO EVER HAVING TO REPLACE THIS BLUE BEAUTY.PICK UP A SET OF BOSE HEADPHONES WHICH WILL COMPLIMENT THIS UNIT AND BE PREPARED TO BE BLOWN AWAY..........
I have a 8800Gts video card on my system and it's a bomb, i also have another machine here that has a 3400+ with a 512MB and decided to purchase this card, i thought i was still by my machine this is a great card, runs smoothly,grafix....... I'm impress. Or i forget to tel Yul ..I was playing COD4 Mutiplayer.
About a year ago, I received a Dlink DMS-320 as a birthday gift. It had LOTS of issues with video and wouldn't work correctly on a wireless network. It worked OK with wired Ethernet, but not via wireless 802.11g. Even in the wired setup, it was extremely picky about which files it would play. Some worked, some didn't. I finally gave up and used it for music only.Fast forward one year: Dlink had introduced the DSM-520, so I (skeptically) decided to try it out. Good news: this one is the real deal! It worked out of the box on the same network.It streams video across the network without breaking a sweat, even when the network is bogged down with other activities. As a test, I started streaming a movie, then initiated a giant (10 Gbyte) file transfer, then started surfing the web. There were absolutely no glitches. Very cool.I'm generally using DIVX and XVID encoded AVIs, but I've thrown a bunch of different file formats at it, including some of my wife's ipod-flavored .mp4 files. No problems whatsoever.Oh yeah, it plays music just fine, too.My main complaint: the fast forward and rewind features are weak. You can move forward and back smoothly, but at a fixed speed that isn't nearly fast enough. If you stop watching a movie partway through and shut off the unit, it might take you 1/2 hour next time you power-up to find where you left off. That blows. Some sort of bookmark or resume feature would be handy. In the meantime, you can "bookmark" a video by leaving the unit on while your TV is off, but that's a pretty lame workaround. This is what kept me from awarding a perfect 5.By the way, ditch the included software and buy a dedicated Network Attached Storage unit with media server software. (Or roll your own if you're a linux dude.) I'm using the Maxtor Shared Storage Plus. Plug it in, put your files on the drive, then you can use the Dlink even if your computer is off. This is a much better solution and it works wonderfully.I suspect that a lot of people having trouble with this unit are really having trouble with the included server software, which isn't the greatest. That's why I went with the attached NAS.Would I buy another? You bet...I just bought a second one for a different room. Eventually I want one at each TV. Yeah, it's really that cool.
Terrible machine and I love the challenge of figuring out stuff...but this one was too much. The manual was horrible. The best part of a maual,imo, is the troubleshooting section. This section was no help at all. The first two I recorded played only on the RCA. Not is the Sony CD player or the newest Sony sport portable.Te next one I tried would only recorder 57 minutes of a 72 minute CD. There was alsolutely nothing in the manual to help. I tried erasing....no way....couldn't even get the thing to light up with the words the manual said should be lighting up. I'll try another brand. Sometimes cheap is cheap.
Great photo quality printer, but ink cartridges are tiny and run about $14 apiece for the 8 cartridges needed. HOWEVER, at some point in its life one gets an error message that says "your printer has reached the end of its service life." At that point it locks up completely and cannot be resurrected. There's nothing really wrong with the printer; Epson has obviously got a line in its software that limits its use to so many thousand copies, and then it self-locks. I now own a piece of junk, not because it couldn't work just fine, but because it has been stopped from working ... presumably so tat one MUST go buy another Epson printer, and then repeat the process. WRONG! I will never, ever buy another Epson ... ever.
Bought this scope for indoor target shooting. Good for .22 cal. at 50 yards but not quite adequate for 100 yards. This scope is excellent for the price. Works as good as some much more expensive scopes I have used. The tripod works good and is steady for tabletop use. Only drawback, common to a lot of scopes is focus gets a little fuzzy at full zoom. Slightly backing off on the zoom gets rid of the problem. Gets good light for the lens size.
If all you want to do is backup photos this is a great product. If you hope to also use it as a portable media player be warned - it does not support .mpeg2 files which is the most common mpg format for video.It will not play videos taken on some digital cameras.The resolution is far poorer than that on digital cameras so you are best off reviewing photos on your camera.In short, if you want a spare hard drive to store your photos on, buy it. Other than it's pretty much useless.
I own a dell Axim x50v and this is perfect for you car it you are using the navigation system on it. Great poduct! Hard, Sturdy plastic!
This is a replacement for a dedicated dye sublimation photo printer (HiTi PhotoShuttle), which I overall liked but had lots of problems with, including jammed and melted film/toner. I also wanted to print letter size docs and pictures eventually (the HiTi, like most home dye-subs, only allows 4x6 formats).The output of the Canon, even compared to the excellent dye-sub prints, is without a doubt superior, with far more vivid colors. I can't imagine photo printing getting much better than this for a home setup. On Canon Photo Pro paper the end result, finish, gloss, is identical to better than a photo lab or dye sublimation printout, I can't believe this came out of an inkjet! And, it prints about 3 times as fast as my "4-pass" dye-sub, which until the ip8500 I thought was very fast.The software provided is stable on my Win XP system and includes easy to use utilities (althoough I prefer to use Photoshop for editing), the ink tank monitor is especially useful. I tried the "PicBridge" feature with my Canon G6 camera and it works like a charm. I usually manipulate and crop my photos before printing, but it's nice to know the feature is there for quick printouts without a computer.Finally, the printer is sleek. When not in use, it looks somewhat like a high-end home theater component. The cassette paper feed below the unit actually allows you to stack stuff above it without ever feeding paper from the top, if overhead clearance is a concern, or you can use both paths to keep two different size papers loaded at all times, switching between them at the touch of a button or via software. Very clever.The inks seem cheap compared to my "old" HP multifunction I use at work, and while Canon's best photo paper is very expensive, it is worth every penny for the results it yields. The ip8500 is on the expensive side for a home user, but you can get it for around 300 bucks delivered, by searching online a bit. Can't comment on its reliability yet, this is my first Canon printer, but I have always had luck with other Canon products and expect this machine to be just as reliable as my many Canon digicams I have owned. I am very satisfied.
This is a great camera. You will not regret purchasing this camera because it does so much. If you have lenses from a Nikon "D" film camera they will work fine with this camera and will not be wasted because you are not using your film camera anymore.
I had the Rebel XT and about 8 lenses and was thinking of getting an upgraded second camera body. So when it came out the 30D was a logical choice, but it was not really much of an upgrade from the 20D, which I resisted, so I was not really sure what to do. Then I had all but decided to just take the plunge and get the 30D when I heard the first rumblings about the XTi.Then I started to learn the details about the XTi, more mega pixels, same auto focus, same screen, picture styles, dust cleaning! The only areas that the 30D won in my opinion were build quality, spot meter, and estimated shutter life. Those 3 categories were not enough to convince me that the 30D was worth $300-$400 more than the XTi especially since the XTi had won or tied in most categories. The way I look at it is that the camera bodies are not nearly as important as the lenses, they change so fast that it is not worth it to me to spend more for longevity when it will be outdated in a year anyway. Spend $1,500 on a lens, use it for a lifetime, spend $1,500 on a camera body, regret it in a year. I fully expect the upgrade to the 30D to be released within a year, and now that I have saved by getting the XTi I will have all that much more to put towards it when it comes out.So basically what I am saying is that, in my opinion, the XTi is just as good, if not better than the semi-pro 30D, so why pay more? Switching from the XT to the XTi was very simple, I can use them both now without any problems. The batteries, battery grips, remote shutter release, and most of the other accessories are also compatible with both, which is nice to keep the amount of gear you need to carry to a minimum.Unless you want to move up to a full frame sensor, I can't see any reasons why you would not want to go with this camera. If you read books on photography from just 1 or 2 years ago you will realize that this "entry level" camera has features that were not even available on top of the line ($5,000+) camera bodies. With the speed that camera bodies advance you might as well buy the entry level body every year instead of making a huge investment in the pro level bodies and then being shown up by something 10% of that price in a year or two. Not that there are not reasons to buy one of those bodies, I just don't seem have any of them.
Had this lens for years and it is fantastic. Works great for action shots or for casual use. Delivers some really high quality images and with a range from 35-350mm can cover more than most lenses. At 1/2 the price of the 28-300mm it is a great option that is worthy of consideration. As far as the two other reviewers claims of it weighing 5 pounds - they are very mistaken. This lens weighs 1300grams or a touch over 3 pounds (big difference to 5 pounds).Some wont like the trombone style slide of this lens (same as the 100-400) but I prefer it when making fast changes or following something in motion.Wish this lens was still in production and if mine died I would buy another tomorrow. Great lens!!Update - 11-9-2012Another year and this lens has not skipped a beat. The slide was getting a touch sticky which was instantly restored with a quick wipe with a baby wipe.Lens remains impressively sharp. While it cannot compete with the 70-200mm F2.8 MkII - it is 1/2 the price and twice as wide and near twice as long in range. It is also more compact and a hint lighter. Remains a favorite!!
I rarely review items and a even more rarely give bad reviews.This camera is pretty good and might be better than I can tell since I'm not much of an expert.BUT, for the reason we got it: to take pictures our baby. It stinks. It takes a few seconds from when you push the button to when the picture is taken.Just enough time for her to move and to no longer have a usable shot.I'm a lifelong Sony fan, but It's time for start looking outside the family.
Fits my TX like a glove, nice shock absorbing lining, nice places to put 2 SD cards, very smooth high end finish much better than the last rhino case I bought for my Zire21! Small and very good protection, I have already applied crushing forces to this case accidently now several times and my palm was fully protected... perfect cutouts for speaker, stylus and reset button. One very small nit is that the reset cutout for the reset button isn't exactly centered over the reset button, but it is stil functional...
I shopped around looking for the easiest, least expensive, and yet a good quality camcorder and decided to try this one out. I love it! My kids can even use it and it is so light weight. I also like the fact that I can watch what I have taped on my VCR with the included adapter. Great buy.
Ran out of my labeling tape right in the middle of reorganizing the garage. I am a label freak! I like to know what's in all those storage boxes. I looked around at my local stores and no one carried anything for a Casio label maker so I went to my favorite online store and found this 2-pack for an awesome price! It was here so fast and I could finish the job.
PROS. (1) It is bullet-proof. It's only jammed three times in 9 years. The first time it jammed because I put a torn piece of paper into it. The second time it jammed because I spilled some Mountain Dew into it. The third time it jammed because I tried to stuff a crumpled piece of paper into it. Each time, I pulled the paper out, wiped the printer out inside with a rag, and it started printing, again. (2) It works in Windows 7 and Vista, even though Lexmark says it's only supported for Windows XP.CONS. (1) The ink is really expensive ($45 for just the color cartridge); (2) it doesn't print certain newer font types correctly (mainly OpenType ones, although most fonts out there are TrueType); and (3) it only has two cartridges -- one for black and another for color. If one color ink runs out, you have to replace the whole color cartridge.
My dad wanted to buy my six-year-old daughter a digital camera for her birthday. It was hard finding one under $100 that actually worked well. From the reviews we chose this camera. It is very easy for our daughter to use. She takes great pictures and can see them right away. The camera memory only hold 18 or so pictures. She can plug it right into our TV to see the pictures big. So far, we have not been able to get the software to bring the pictures up on the computer from our camera. We don't know if that's not possible with our 1998 computer or if we're doing it wrong. We haven't taken a whole lot of time to figure it out yet or contacted the company.
We are rather happy with this digital camera as the pictures are of much better quality than that that we were able to get with our previous dig cam. The only knock on it is that you have to be particulary careful about the batteries you put in. They must be brand new and never have touched human (i.e. greasy) hands. The instructions for the batteries are given in the maual and are verbose. But I just have never used a device that was so particular concerning the batteries. Now that we follow the'rules' we are able to get almost 200 pictures per set of batteries. Disobeying the rules means that you maybe get thirty. Big difference.
This case is great. I have not one complaint, other than the locks being on the cheap side...but for this low price...you have to expect that. Even the locks on the expensive ones are cheap. The case is rugged, looks great, and holds all of my equipment. I make a tv show at college, and this thing has made it so much easier to move things around. I would buy another one if I could fill it.
I have owned MediaMate - a predecessor model identical to Companion 2 in almost every way - for quite a few years. If you are looking for quality sound, you should steer clear of Companion 2, and buy a real home theater system with a receiver and real speakers along the lines of Bowers & Wilkins or Fluance or KEF (I do not recommend Bose Acoustimass home theater systems here because they are WAY overpriced without good reason). This will cost you, but trust me - you WILL notice the difference. Of course, it would be unfair to compare Bose Companion 2, which is a hundred dollar active speaker system, to a real home theater system. But even when compared to the similarly-priced computer speakers like JBL Creature or Harman Kardon SoundSticks (both systems have subs), Companion 2 is not a clear winner - it performs admirably at low volume, but starts to distort lows at higher volumes. It is not great in terms of size either - there definitely are smaller albeit costlier speakers with better sound - check out Mirage MX. Bottom line - Companion 2 are ok speakers but nothing to write home about.PROS:- Midrange is very rich and pleasing to the ear;- Adequate bass and treble at low volumes;- Headphones jack on the powered speaker that mutes the speakers when the headphones are used;- System is easy to set up.CONS:- SIGNIFICANT sound distortion at higher volumes (weak highs/lows and muddy midrange);- Cheapness of build (plastic housing and flimsy cable to the accessory speaker).
I-cage is a beauty after install..Does it's job well..Keeps your hard drives cool..If you have a box with with 3 free 5.25 inch bays..in a row..you will be pleased..
I've had the camera for 1 year.Pros: Quality pictures, good value for the money, USB is fast, good optical zoom.Cons: Cheap case (my lens cover is now broken), takes a long time to extend &amp; retract the lens, can't get USB to work on Windows 2000.I believe a durable case is critical which is why I rated the camera low.
this is hte best ipod speakers you will ever get. JBL sound is amazing! i take mine everywhere, sure I wish it could be battery operated, but its nothing to deter you from getting this one. with video ipod it works like a tv! we use it in hotels, on cruises, anywhere you want to watch your videos, either outloud or plugged into headphones. the sound quality is amazing!!! sure the only one that has better sound is BOSE but that one is about $400 and its huge! this one is small and compact, the remote works great and clips onto your belt, shirt or pocket, this little system is so sleek, and it charges your ipod instead of having to connect it to the computer! if you are looking for ipod speakers these are the only ones to get!
I used this product in the Theatre to hold wireless microphone transmitters. The product is worn under the costumes and provides a secure location for use. It has been exactly what I was looking for and it has proven very reliable on stage!
This is one of the most convenient products on the market. A mouse that doesnt have to have a level surface to be used.I bought it for my husband to use on his laptop. he drives an 18wheeler and has limited room for such things. when I bought my laptop, I bought myself the same mouse. I think that they are great. You can actually sit comfortably on any type of chair and work with your computer or laptop. No wrist problems either.they are just a little harder to clean than a regular mouse.
So far so good, 6 months in, still sound good, great price, easy install, and look great too. I would recommend these.
This is the third case I've purchased for my Garmin GPS 76 and it is by far the best. Superb design, top-notch quality! Case fits like a glove. Screen protector offers crystal clear protection. Excellent customer service.
I am very happy with my new V-Moda Vibe earphones. Nice sound, very comfortable, high quality.
Camera is too large to be considered a true "elph." Doesn't look that attractive with the odd antenna off to the left side. Wi-Fi doesn't even work with Mac OSX so any Mac users out there may want to pass on this one. If you don't mind the slightly larger size, have a computer running Windows OS, and really want a Wi-Fi enabled digicam the sd430 may not be a bad choice (for the under $200.00 price tag)To me, however, the novelty of being able to transfer photos via an old standard (802.11 b) wireless protocol does not justify the larger size and awkwardness of this camera.***Update***While I did return this camera, a reviewer noted that with a firmware update, the camera will now work with the Mac. About time, Canon!
Very good for the cost and I will order another set. Sturdy enough for what I will use it for.
This product works just as expected. Absolutely no problems so far.I'm left with 698gb after doing an NTFS partition.No noise, no surprises, just what I ordered
After reading all the reviews about Samsung 1080P7 DVD player, I went to BB to buy such a unit with the understanding that it may have quality control issue.You know what, both its component out are defected without any signal even though it was connected to a Samsung 720P LCD HDTV. It only works with composite, S-video and HDMI. I toke it back to BB immediately, and the technican there tried to get it connected to a Samsung LCD HDTV via component out, no signal just as I experienced. He proved what I told them.Samsung really has quality control issue about this product. I immediately returned to BB and bought a Toshiba SD-5000 instead. Don't trust Samsung anymore!
I ordered the Canon Bp-511a and I got some cheap brand Bp-511. When I wrote to the company to tell them that the description they posted was not what they sent me, they said that it should still be compatable with my camera. But if I paid for a Canon battery and a Bp-511a then thats what I expect to get, not a cheap compatible verson of it. If you dont care getting the cheap version of what your ordering then go ahead, but dont expect to get what is actually listed.
I was perfectly happy until 3 days ago. I bought this for the 996 dollar special at best buy, but after 3 weeks, the set turns itself off. The manual said to unplug it, then replug and try to power on. After the third day of doing this, now it wont work at all! I'm going to call customer service and best buy to see what my options are. When this set is working, it's "5 stars" awesome - but now I'm just frustrated.By the way, I'm only a casual tv user. I play Xbox 360 on the set, and haven't watched any tv programs on it at all. I figure I've logged about 40 hours at the most in 3 weeks.
We purchased these radios for use by our children when they go out of the house. They are very easy to operate, have great reception and were inexpensive. They have allowed our children to have more freedom because they can go to the park, but we can still be in touch with them and they can reach us if there is a problem. I would recommend these to anyone.
These cables are just fine. They are well constructed -- and I have constructed a lot of custom cables in my time. I see no reason to pay more than this for HDMI cables. They do the job, and they are not flimsy. That's all you ned for digital signals.
I guess for 20 bucks you shouldn't complain, but two things are bothering me the mouse is very light doesn't substancial and the ball doesn't stay in the housing if you move it around. It's okay, but I gotta remember not to move it around so the ball won't fall out.There is a plus though you can use it with either hand, and that is why I bought it.Al from AK
Got this last week and put it up the next day. Very easy to do and took less than 30 minutes. We needed one that had enough reach so that it would turn 90 degrees from the wall. This is very well constructed! We put our new 22" Toshiba on it and it works flawlessly. I looked at a few others and for the price this is hard to beat. Highly recommend!!
This thing DOES work, let me say that up front. However, the design didn't work well with my entertainment center.The main box was too big to fit through the hole in the back of the entertainment center and the "eye" cable is way too short to run it out the back of and into a good position. Contrary to themanual you can't really set the eye inside the cabinet hidden behind a door.The ribbon style cable (with the sensors) was annoying to position. You have to pull the sensors apart and then I worried about the fragility of the individual strands. Since it is built into the main box you have to worry about them breaking.It took me three days to get the eye positioned in such a way that it worked reliably with my harmony remote.Overall, I rate it a three because for the price I found myself frustrated and constantly worried that I was going to ruin the unit while trying to get it setup. If you notice the accessory price on the companies website its expensive if you need to replacement parts.Obviously I'm no expert with this stuff but the one thing I learned is that I should have run the sensors for this thing before I ran any other cables. That might have made it easier to deal with. The biggest problem I have is the length of the cable for the "eye". Its too short to run out the back of your entertainment center to a convenient spot and the eye wasn't sensitive enough to work reliably trying to place it in the places recommended in the instruction paper.Finally, I want to emphasize that this item does indeed work, my rating has nothing to do with that fact.
Overall, I have been very pleased with my A40, it takes great pictures, isn't too bad on batteries and with a 256mb flash card (about $100), it can hold about 400+ high quality shots. My wife and I took it to Italy with us and took 700 shots(we have a 256 and a 128mb card). I had previously owned an Olympus Digital...ok camera but terrible in low light, the Canon is much better!Only suggestion, buy the biggest flash memory card you can afford.
The Ipod Nano is prolly one of the best Christmas prsents i have ever gotten. It is almost amazing how much it can do and its so small. The only thing i can recommend is that u get switch carriors, it took DHL almost 2 and a half weeks to deliver it, there for I didnt get it untill after Christmas, but other then that i love it.
If you're like me, the LAST thing you need is ANOTHER radio..but I saw what I thoughtwas a Henry Kloss Model 2 radio at a retail store for $19.95. Then I saw it was this Emerson knockoff (model NR31). But turning it on, I was surprised at the rich sound, the wood cases, the nicefeel of the geared tuning dial (analog, but like the Kloss, accurate almost on the nose). I could receive10 FM stations and 2 AMs inside the store with the built in antennas. (there are no external terminals).AM is lo-fi mono, but doesn't sound muffled.I bought one and opened up the back. I feared the worst, since so many electronics are junky onthe inside. I found decent construction on two circuit boards, a hefty power transformer, a VERY heavy3 inch speaker (I didn't open the other cabinet, which only contains the right speaker)The two separate cabinets give excellent FM stereo effect...I don't like the sound of stereo when thespeakers are 8 inches apart and phase tricks used. (I find the Bose wave radio fatigueing after about 10 minutes.)It has an aux in jack , so I used a mini to mini cord and tried it as a PC amplified speaker. It beats my$80 Koss speakers hands down. I also got excellent results with my XM Roadie indoors with an AC 6V adapter.Just buy it, it's the best radio value in the world (and I am an electrical engineer working with audio and video for 25 years)
I am quite happy with this filter, and it came well-packaged and sooner than I had expected
Radio dosen't work. I've tried it at every window in our house. Everything else works except we can not get AM or FM stations.
This is the best camera I have every owned, I love the crip pictures and all of the features. The sound is great too, you can adjust the sound to as loud or soft as you want. I would definately recommend buying this camera!!
This product works great for my home office, My wife and I can share to 2 printers we have in the office, Works Great...
I ordered one before to see if it works for my HDMI monitor, I had some doubts about the $2 product due to all the HDMI cables I saw on the stores are at least $20. The shipping and hanlding was fast, I think it was shipping overseas. Anyway, the minute I connected the monitor with the PC, it gives me this sharp and clear image! So I ordered 3 more! Now one is for my DVD player to connect with my new LCD TV, I tested it and it also performs beautifully. I am saving the other 2 for future uses.One sentence to cover my review: don't fooled by the price, it works!
I love it because I hated when everyone was always looking over onto my computer, my business is my business, not theirs.
It was well worth the wait. The card just works only took 10 min to install. I am very happy with it and My Linksys Router. Thanks Linksys!
This memory really helped speed up my machine. This is a good place to buy from.
I had to make some changes. but it works well.The battery arrives on time and it's good.I think that I made a good deal.
I love this product. It was very simple to install and use. I was up and running within 5 minutes. It is great for older computers that do not have USB ports or if you just need a few more ports. Now I can use my laptop USB devices on my desktop as well. All this for under twenty dollars... what a deal.
This thing eats batteries for breakfast, lunch and dinner! The first time out it killed the 2 AAA cells before it got a single satellite. With fresh Duracell Ultras I was able to get 4 sats after about 15 minutes, but after another 1/2 hour or so of reading through the manual and going thru the menus, dead batteries again, this time it killed the 2 in the Visor as well as its own.As far as any obstructions, I was on a beach in Key West, FL. No trees, buildings, etc., etc...With 4 fresh batteries I was able to get a lock on 5 sats and display a very poor looking map of my location. Elevation read 307', yet I was on a pier only 4' off the surface of the Atlantic ocean.I can think of better things to blow $150 on. Glad I wasn't lost when I was trying to use it, or I might never had made it back to warn you....
I bought the Kodak Easyshare Z700 Digital Camera and Kodak Printer Dock (Series 3)a month ago and I am blown away by the beautiful pictures I can take with this camera and the ease of printing them with the printer dock. This is my first digital camera and I was afraid that with my limited knowledge, I would really goof everything up, but this camera is practically goof proof. The printer is equally easy to use. Don't be afraid of this camera and printer if you have no experience with a digital. If I can do it, anyone can.
The Remote is simple in construction, and works well with my Pentax Kx DSLR. Features one button to fire the shutter, settings for this action are set on the camera itself. Product Manual that is included states that the remote needs to be returned to Pentax to have the battery replaced -- all you need to be do is remove the screws on the back side of the remote, and the watch-style battery is located under the cover!Great remote for a good price!!
I had one of these for six months. I had to update the firmware to get the thing to work. After six months, it completely died. No lights, no nothing. It was covered under warranty, but I didn't save my receipt (I only file my receipts for major purchases), and I would have had to pay shipping costs and suffer the downtime anyway. The moral: You get what you pay for. Buy a good router and you'll be rewarded. Buy this at your own risk.
I added these speakers as part of my complete nose to tail Alpine System in my 2001 WS6 Trans Am.Alpine IDA-X305S Head unit, Alpine SPR-17S in the front doors, Alpine SPG-17C2 in the back seat area, Alpine SWR1043D Sub and originally Alpine PDX-5 - Amplifier - 4-channel plus Mono-power.The SPR-17s sound amazing, very nice clean highs and good mid bass. The SPG-17C2 are great for rear fill and sound quality as well. I was a bit disappointed on my bass.. most songs the 1043 Did not show up.. Installer said the 320 out was not enough for a highend heavy duty sub like the 1043, I then ordered and installed along with the other amp a Alpine PDX1600 to drive my Sub..... and WOW did it wake the system up!I now have amazing clear highs, nice punchy Mid bass and very clean and clear low bass..awesome sound system, only thing I would have done different now, is get a 4Ch 100 or 150 amp to go with the mono 600 for my sub. I now have 75w 4Ch with an un-used 320 mono... it is not worth selling and changing it out to get an other 25W per Ch. So learn from my build, but I will say again... AMAZING sound, loud and crystal clear.If you are a Audiophile, you will be very pleased with these parts.I am a Very happy Camper.Pete
I used this Toslink optical cable to connect my Direct TV DVR to my Harman/Kardan AVR suround system. The quality is unsurpassed! I would not use anything other than optical and this cable is the right one for the job.
Good recording quality for microphone. Good playback voice quality for speaker. Voice clearly legible in all modes (15, 30, 60). Easy to use. Small, easily fits in shirt or pants pocket. Has advanced features, but most users will be happy just using the basic features.
Great product for the price (I paid $306 w/ free shipping). Come with 3 free months of the FM traffic service. Comparable to a TomTom 720 w/o mapshare. The mount works on windshield only which is illegal in some states so you may require an optional dash or A/C mount. It has an optional safety feature that requires it to be at rest to program (which can be turned off). This is good because my wife has already had a near miss with a mailbox while trying to multitask. Mount it out of arms length for over ambitious types. Blue tooth works great with my phone. It automatically switches to night mode based on an internal clock. Great product I am considering a second one for my car
I was skeptical about purchasing a 5.1 surround sound headphone system at the price this one was offered considering all others were $100+, but I went ahead and bought one. WOW! I am surprised by the quality of these headphones! It may not get past the biggest audiophile out there, but for the average user looking for some better sound these are the headphones for you! They certainly are not your average flimsy headphones that break in a week. I have had them for a few months now and they work perfectly and have made the quality of music, games, and movies better! After I got them I was a bit skeptical about how good the surround sound would work so I popped in a DVD and hit play. WOW AGAIN! The surround sound worked perfectly. The movie's sound seemed to fly around 360 degrees, I would say even better than my 7.1 surround sound speaker system does. I was skeptical, but these headphones have proven themselves, and my uncle (who's always on the lookout for good sound equipment) purchased a pair after hearing mine for 10 seconds! I highly recommend these!
Purchased this item approx. 2yrs. ago---outgrew it lok everywhere possible then found it @ amazon/com--different/easy to use/attractive/long lasting we simply wanted to seperate our cd's&dvd's but wanted a match sure glad we did lso the price cannot be beaten.
I was looking for something from Op/Tech USA that would fit a Canon S95 compact camera. Their "Mini" sized soft pouch is literally a perfect, exact fit. I've used some of Op/Tech's other great camera pouches and this one doesn't disappoint, either. Lightweight and excellent construction -- with just enough protection for your camera, but without the bulk of other cases.
Installation is simple. The mouse works wonderfully! And I don't hear the motor at all even though some other reviewers have said it is loud. I'm so happy with this mouse.
I just got this tv and I think it is GREAT for the price. I have no problems with it all....except having to buy a stand for it because it is so big! I have no problems with sound or picture and highly recommend buying this tv if you are contemplating it! Some people say they hear a buzzing sound - not me - Maybe I am lucky, but I don't hear a thing but the great sound of the tv.
I really dont know enough about the Ipod to compare it to that system so I wont. My wife does have a shuffle but I havent realy used it that much. I bought the Zune because of the storage size (30 GB) and I got it a really good price bfore Thanksgiving (less than $100). I have a huge Cd collection but wanted to put alot of my songs in one place. It is great and does what I want it to. The music transfers fast from my computer to the Zune and I did not have any problems downloading the required software. The sound is great and it is very easy to find your music once it is on the zune with the drop down menu. Also has a FM radio which works really well and sounds great. The video quality was great for me it looked a lot better than what I expected. So If you can find this at a reasonable price I think it is a great player. I found the zune store to be ok and really had no problems with it. No real problems that I can see so far.
Hard to beat the price vs the quality. Wonderful picture, easy to operate with VCR & DVD. All around a very nice TV.I am very tempted to give it 4/5, but the TV is just too nice to give it a less than perfect rating.
I read a lot of product reviews on this and several other brands. If you take them all seriously, most likely you would never buy a GPS. The C520 works just fine and probably equal to all others in its price range. The most difficult thing is in deciding which options you need or want. I choose this model as an upgrade from the C230. I wanted the wide screen. I like the Mio brand because of the unlock and options you can add if you have some computer experience. It now has more games and gizmos than I will ever use. It has always locked onto satellites in less than a minute and never yet lost a signal while traveling. It seems to be accurate within 20 ft. The voice is very robotic and some street names are mispronounced. If you like gadgets then this is a fine choice. For grandma or grandpa that don't use a computer or a cell phone maybe a TomTom would be a better choice. I commute 150 miles a day and my Mio C520 sure helps.
These amplifiers sound very nice, as has been reported by many others. Some reviewers have complained about a noise when you turn it on, but I have not experienced it.These amps will drive any efficient speaker to useful listening volumes. This means primarily either small bookshelf speakers, or ported speakers (i.e. bass reflex) with a sensitivity of more than 90 dB. It sounds very good, up to moderate listening volume with my near field speakers, which I normally power with a 150 watt per channel amplifier.A good choice for a 'portable' setup -- iPod or similar, into small speakers. An AC Adapter is advisable, since it can eat AA batteries in only 4 or 5 hours.
It seems that 99.5% of Polaroid users go with the standard color film. However, many of those users, including myself until last year, didn't know that B&amp;W film even existed.The B &amp; W film is &quot;faster&quot;--it captures moving images with better clarity. It also captures a wider light range than the color film.However, in everyday use, the B &amp; W film is great for taking photos that have to be faxed. The details come through and the people on the receiving end don't have to guess what the photo subject was. Doesn't matter if you're in real estate, electronics, news, whatever. The same is true of scanning. B &amp; W takes a LOT less memory and time AND provide a sharper image than the color photos. (There is a long technical reason for this, but just take my word for it....)The worst part about this film is that....it's difficult to find. Most major retailers don't carry it (Fred Meyer/Kroger Group, Wal-Mart, Best Buy) and many don't know that it exists. Best way to find it is on-line.
If I didn't have a microwave then I would get one of these.I just put my CD's in the microwave for a second or two on high, CD media completely destroyed.Makes some nice little flashes in the microwave, not unlike a piece of tin foil. It spiderwebs thematerial beneath the plastic. I have destroyed hundreds of CD's & DVD's like this.Of course I don't recommend using your microwave for destroying CD's :)Just telling how I do it.
This had all the dvd pouches and storage space needed for a players around 6" or less. But more than that, everything just wont fit (for me it was my headphones). Even for a small player, the case would still budge. My overall sugestion would to try to find a bigger case, or I heard that you could just try to get a breifcase.
These tapes are the best for reproduction of sounds especially from CD. Sounds just as good.
Ive had my averatec computer for a year now and it's been very reliable and worth every penny. It's a great computer...very fast. It's also very light so I can easily carry it everywhere and it's great to be able to do my work on my balcony at sunset. I highly recommend this computer. I've given this a 4 star instead of a 5 because I did have some slight problems with the internal wireless card and had to call the customer service. They were fairly helpful but it was a little annoying to have to call them. The bottom of the laptom does get a little hot and the fan is a little louder than other lap tops but you get use to it and it doesn't hinder me from my work.
While this is superior to the little leather flap that comes standard with the Palm, I find it annoying that even when this case is on, the Palm turns itself on while in my bag, doing God knows what while the battery is running down. It's easy to get the palm in and out of it though, which is nice for hooking to my laptop. Haven't used a similar product, so I don't really have anything to compare it to.
This printer is sweet, one of the best investments Ive made in a long time. Everything said about this printer is true. Canon rocks with this system. And the price is insane for the quality and versatility you have in this printer package. Guys, it really is a no brainer. I'm a man possesed..printing everything in sight. But remember, the quality of the finished product is only as good as the source. Quality in, quality out..simple as that. Although I installed the easy photo program that came with the system. Ive used many picture editing programs with great success. So its a thumbs up for this device, and a WELL DONE to the designers, planners, and assemblers of this wonderful printing system.
I must first start off by saying, if you are looking for a large screen HDTV for the best price...this is your deal right here. I spent months researching for the best possible picture, features, and price in a HDTV, and I narrowed it down to Panasonic and Pioneer. I went with Panasonic because they are a little less expensive, and the quality of Panasonic's TV's are just as good as a Sony, Samsung, etc.This HDTV has it all in my opinion. It comes with 2 HDMI inputs, 2 Component, S-video, 3 composite, and an intigrated HD Tuner. This HDTV is capable of displaying 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i. It's sweet spot, I think, is 720p. The picture quality on Standard broadcast is good, but obviously where this TV really shines is when you're watching HD Sources. We have Verizon's Fios TV Service, with 21 HD Channels, and they look absolutely incredible! My pick is the Discovery HD Theater, simply because their shows and programs are in my opinion, the best looking on TV. Watching "Planet Earth on Discovery HD Theater is like nothing else...just like being there. If you have an Xbox 360, or PS3, they look equally as stunning on this HDTV.Performance wise, this TV for me has had no problems. Some people complain about this TV having a slight "buzzing noise" coming from the back of the unit, but it is so faint, that it really is hard to hear. Also, make sure you have a good source of power for this baby, as it does consume 515 watts of power. I have also had no imgage or burn in problems with this TV, which used to be a problem with older Plasmas.To sume up this TV (TH-50PX60U, 50" Plasma HDTV), if you are looking for a big screen HDTV, that has bright, vibrant colors, with excellent picture details and a very wide viewing angle, this TV is for you. For the Price ($1750) it can't be beat, and it holds it's own against a Sony, Samsung, Pionner, etc. The delivery by amazon was top notch, arriving just 5 days after I place my order. You will not be dissapointed in this TV!
Running out of the straight cables, hooked up the Belkin cross cables (25' and 10') to the Ruko2xs box and it works, just like my straight cable - no difference. Also had two of the cross cables connected to a straight F-F in line RJ45 coupler, works regardless which ends of the cables were connected. Really didn't expect this to work at all. Will watch a full movie and see what happens. Belkin comes without rubber boots for the connector ends, but typical Belkin good quality cable.
this was overall a great investment for people who want to carry smallish docs around to school or work. it is already rendered pretty much obsolete by the mini series, but still amazingly resilient, durable, etc.(i can't think of any more adjectives for long-lasting). The point is that it is great for multi-purpose data backup, protection, and portability for any age shopper.
Good price and long size. Fits well to the desktop's WiFi card. Seams it does not loose the signal much from the antenna to the computer.
Further :I am curious if this Kodachrome 200 is delivered with a developping envelope for Europe...........Please tell me .pj@steinmeijer.net
This digital the 3rd I have owned, my 2nd Kodak. I am very happy with the size and many of the features (panoramic, 2 shot timer, video, etc). It was great for snapshots, short videos, etc. I have taken some great quality shots on vacations, of pets, etc.The only downfall I have found so far, after owning the camera for about a year, is the quality when zooming or cropping.
This product would probably work really well but I don't have the patience to do it for 45 minutes like the directions says it may take to see results.
Item was exactly as described. Fits my 17" laptop wonderfully. Two handy pockets under flap for power cord, mouse, etc. Padded shoulder strap and nicely padded laptop area.Arrived quickly.
This camera is really small but has no viewer screen. We ended up getting a different camera for our 7 yr old.
These headphones oughta cost no more than $10. They are good for talk radio and light listening and that's where it ends. The freq. response says bass can be reproduced down to 10 HZ? Ha... hahaha! 40-60 is more like it and on top of that, the isolation is poor. Outside sounds can be heard easily. If you play them too loud, distortion overwhelms the music and if you do play something with heavier bass, they will easily be destroyed. They certainly cannot keep up with today's biggest hits, no matter what the genre of music; the reproduction just isn't there. I bought these a few years ago because I had faith in Sony headphones. I had their headphones and ear-buds before, and was never disappointed with performance...until now. To say that these are overpriced is an understatement because you can find easier, a pair that must be better than these for a comparable price. I can't believe they are even still in production and they sound so horrible! Now I am on here looking for new headphones so I can pitch these and so I felt compelled to tell others not to buy them seeing that they are still being sold. I don't know how other people are using them, but my Onkyo receiver (headphones are plugged into it via the 1/4 adapter)destroyed them. Gone are the days you used to be able to walk into a store and try on several different pairs and use the correct discernment on what sounded good for the money. Now we have products being made cheaper, and are going by reviews that do not do them fair justice for what they are.
I am no audiophile, I do however enjoy music. I believe these to be among the best headphones that I have heard. The music seems bright and clear not to tinny and with a great middle range sound. The bass is a little less than I like but they never distort and I feel like I can hear the music the way it was intended by the artists. I gave them 5 stars despite my personal bass preference being a little more hungry for lows, because that is just my preference and the music sounds amazing anyway. Definitely give them a try, especially considering what a great value they are.
I love this surge protector. It has repeatedly protected my TV, modem and router. It is really sturdy and is very stable with the screw to attach it to the original outlet (I kind of chuckled - I did the same thing as the person with the photos - I taped my outlet's original screw to the side of the surge protector so I wouldn't lost track of it). I love that it doesn't add to all the cord clutter on the floors around the house, too. I kind of wish it had an on/off switch; that would be my only improvement. My corded surge protectors can all be turned off to save energy - no current vampires!, but this one I have to unplug everything. Still a fantastic product; I would definitely buy again (altho I'd smile extra wide if they added the on/off switch!)
I bought this unit almost two years ago. I have made hundreds of discs, from other dvd, cable tv and vhs. Has always worked. I use dvd-rw discs. They are universally compatible. I have made many discs for friends. None have been incompatible. I bought with hesitation two years ago. Was going to take back if any problems. Will buy another when or if this one dies.
Okay, let's get down to it. At this point, and I don't even know if this is bad for the cds, the disk spinning produces a mild vibrating sound. Hasn't damaged them yet, even after more than a year of this being rather noticable a sound. Sometimes it skips tracks when I just start playing the disk. It reads the presence of the the CD but when play is pushed, it skips tracks and the third time makes a clicking sqeal. This is corrected, or at least managed, by cycling the carousel to a differnt disk, then going back to the one I want to play. Funny isn't it. Sometimes reads disk no.5 as disk no.1. Odd little issue which popped up in last six months. Doubt many people keep it long enough to see this issue. The inability to play disk at first try, cuppled with mild whine, is what manifested first. Whine gets worse as months pass. Want something that works with same remote and is carousel? So what do I do. No one's buying this thing at that price anymore, so it don't matter. Chose to review besides. Don't know nothin about sound comparison.Started manifesting some problems after less than year. That's why I determined Two Stars. Though my Denon Receiver works fine, also purchased 4 Years ago. I still wouldn't go with a Denon Carousel again. But, being a carousel, I shouldn't expect more than year and half out of it. Got 4 Years and am Unwilling to Pay Twice Over what I got it for at Magnolia Hi-Fi! even. Therefore, goodbye Denon, and good luck. Would have cost too much to go down to Magnolia in Roseville. Should keep in mind that I've been playing this system 10 Hours a Day about Every Day. wish i could afford B&K;, sad
This unit does indeed sound good as long as you don't turn the volume past 32 otherwise it will clip & shutoff on you. You can thaw frozen foods on top of this thing. Do not put this receiver inside a closed stereo cabinet without intake & exhaust fans, normal cut-outs won't cut it.The features it has are great though, USB is ahead of it's time, LFE, HDMI switching, upconverting and independent volume controls on each speaker.If I were on the design team, I would have added two more HDMI ports, a phono input, on screen menu, a blue backlit RF remote, 2 silent cooling fans, rear USB port, spectrum analyzer on LCD, an easier to follow instruction guide and most of all fix the circuit breaker clipping issue.It's biggest flaw, if you really want to crank it during those low volume dialogue moments as soon as the action increases ie. bombs, rapid gunfire or car crashes the system shuts itself down. For me at least I have to yank the HDMI cables then reseat them in order for the connected device to be re-recognized again. If I didn't have tennants underneath me, this would have got returned for something with more RMS stability.Real world output power is roughly 45watts per ch. If you want real power look elsewhere. If you're working with space limitations an can use extra heat for thore winter months this is your solution.Bought mine on E-Bay for half the price so if you find a bargain get it, othwise.....
These are advertised as "5.25; 6; 6.5"I bought these thinking they were pre cut; and to switch to 6.5" you would just need to snap out the inner part.Anyway; I was wrong. Completely FALSE description.......These are for 5.25" ONLY; unless you feel like cutting and drilling them yourself.If that was the case; I could have bought a plastic sheet and did it myself.Definitely not worth the time wasted here......
I am on my third one. If you gig at all and use a POD, these power supplies will break eventually. The cord coming out of the box part has frayed and broke and the connector on the end shorted out. I am switching over to the rack mounted unit because these crappy things are the only way to power a POD.
This is a good CD holder if you don't have many cd's.It's supposed to hold 10 cd's and it dosen't really do good at that anyway.When you close it,sometimes a cd gets stuck between the top and bottom,and is hard to close.Ok,but not for someone with lots of cd's.
Great product! I have used it weekly since Christmas. It has helped me organize my different lists and even be more efficient with coupon clipping. I have had only a rare occasion with voice recognition difficulty. Recommend this product.
love the device but the instructions are horrible. i like to geocache & the instructions on what to do & how to get started were very limited. i had to ask a caching friend who had a similiar device tell me what to do. the accuracy is usually dead on except sometimes it gets bounced around when theres too much cover...which you'll prob see w/amy gps. i still really recommend this product to anyone!
I've had my T30 for about 3 years now. I love the sound quality! It's the best I have ever found in a player of this size. I've tried the SanDisk c150 and another no-name brand which neither could equal the sound quality here. I had to replace the earphones as this type irritates my skin and will cause infections. I always end up buying a different set of earphones like the Sennheiser CX300 which have soft inserts, but that's just me; most will probably be OK with the included phones. My first complaint is that the navigations are not very easy to use. I prefer the setup that comes on the Sansa c100 series which is similar to the iPod. I would love to see this unit revamped to include SD Card capability and a better user interface. My second complaint is that you can't drag and drop files to the unit; you are forced to use WMP or something similar to manage the songs.
This computer rocks! Athlon 64! Very cool, no problems with heat and have had it on my lap for 3+ hrs! Nice keyboard/trackpad. This is a big computer, definitely not for the road warrior but excellent desktop replacement. Be careful with the specs of this site, there are certain things that are wrong, such as does not take XD cards. I wish there was bluetooth in it. For the money, you're not going to find a better desktop replacement.
This is a great GPS. Easy to use and just a great little item. It's definitly a must have for all those short little trips. Saves you time of looking directions up on mapquest and it has such more detail than mapquest would ever have. I would definilty recommed this GPS to anyone.
This backpack camera bag is good. Plenty of pockes and spots to hold all your photo stuff. I have a 40D, S5 IS, Minolta 370n film camera and an ultra portable camera all in this bag. i also have lens adapters and lenses for all as well. Chargers, batteries, lens cleaner. i had to make two modifications.....the handle at the top is just a nylon strap that cuts into your hand if all loaded up with camer equipment. The other one is the space reserved for your DSLR is at the top of the bag.....this is fine probably the safest place, but is lacking pading to protect your LCD...I added a couple of pieces of padding from another bag here to protect the camera a bit more...just in case.
Zero complaints about this camera for what I paid. Yes, you can get a better camera in terms of resolution or functions, but you probably won't need more than you get with the SD200. I've had mine for just over a year now. It consistantly takes sharp, well balanced photos, the shutter lag is negligible, the battery life is reasonable and the included charger is slim and charges the battery quickly.I bought this camera after extensively researching the options in this price range. You will not be disappointed for the price.
The product was fine. It was a case for the Zune 80. But after recvng the item, Amazon told me that the Zune 80 that I bought if for, wasn't available anymore. What do you do with a case for the Zune 80 without the Zune 80????? Not a problem. I found a few thousand Zune 80 that were available at other merchants. Yep......... I had to go elsewhere, but with positive results. Hey Amazon, as a very long customer, if you don't have the product you promised that you had in stock, at least let us valued customers know that buying acessories doesn't quite make us satisfied. It's like buying a cage for a Saber Tooth Tiger. You are right, there's nothing to put in the cage anymore. But you still have the cage that can never be used. Sorry, but I'm not too sure about coming back to Amazon, for more of this. It was only the first time you failed, so after I cool off....... I'll be back. I'm Done Venting. Thanks for listening. Amazon is still first class.
Having just upgraded from dial up to cable internet, we decied to network the three computers in the house. Inital setup was a breeze and we weere surfing the internet in minutes. My pc was wired but the others are running belkin wireless cards that found the router without problem.Given that we're sharing drives (I'm the only one with ZIP drive, and my roomate has a DVD drive) the encryption and mac address filtering is great, and really easy to setup. ()So its only 11Mps wireless, but my cable internets only 3Mps so there's no problem there.
I purchased these to use with my MiniDisc player, and they're great to use during exercise. They stay in place even in the sweatiest ears and have good sound for the price. These probably aren't headphones that are going to last for years and years, but c'mon, they're less than ten bucks!!
This case is the perfect shoulder bag. There is plenty of room to carry a laptop, extra battery, and power supply in the laptop compartment. Yet, it's not so big that it hurts my shoulder. The portfolio compartment is good for a couple of file folders. The front pocket, like all of the Wenger cases I've seen, has a great selection of pockets for PDA, phone,jumpdrive, CDs, etc. so that everything I need is easily locatable. The only things that would be nice to have in addition would be a ticket pocket and a mesh water bottle pocket on the side. I use this piece around town and as my personal piece for air travel. I also bring my Wenger Patriot rolling case for my other electronic gear that I wouldn't want to check.PATRIOT from Swiss Gear by Wenger Triple Gusset Rolling Computer Case w/ Removable Tote
Device arrived with a rattle. Partially worked for a while then it failed. Does not identify 802.3af vs. 802.3at. Too bad, Microsemi appears to be the dominant PoE midspan vendor. I wish their gear worked.
I wouldn't say anything about how good the sound quality it has, like previous users mentioned. But I would say something else, yes, it's all about the cord!I bought 2 pairs of the headphones. One for myself and the other for my friend who just got an iPod. Well, the two months, the headphones were just fine and impressive.I use them most of time before going to bed (sleep with them), in the school bus, gym, wrestling warm-ups and run. The first thing you should know is the Sony's behind neck design cord (short left, longer right) is pretty nice with old-fashioned cord for normal headphones. It is more comfortable when you sit and do nothing. But if you're working out, run, or even falling asleep in the school bus, any touch of you do to the lower cord, it would pull the left earbud out from your ear. That's pretty annoying but I can deal with it.But here nightmare comes. Left earbud carries all the weight of the rest of the cord including the pretty heavy (+annoying) extension part. The left earbud is always pulled down a lot, then, the new design rubber wrap of the cord started to get longer and longer (from the 'Sony' silver spliter part). The rubber wrap gets softer and softer. And later little holes are made up and you can see copper wire inside. First thinking was bringing it back to BestBuy but it was too late, its 93 days from purchased date. My conclusion, at that time, was THESE HEADPHONES ARE NOT FOR WEIGHTLIFTING OR ANY KING OF OUTDOOR SPORTS (EVEN DANCE).But later, my friend who really takes a good care of the headphones. Now, 104 days from purchased date, his headphones' cord started to get stretched just like what mine was.I would say that if you are owning them, please thinking about returning them before its too late (90 days)! They're not long lasting. Or if you are thinking about buying them, please consider what you will get. May be the other model with old-fashioned wire wrap might be better. The best thing I can make them live long with me, now, is duct tape. Good luck!They still deserve 2 stars because of the sound quality. They are really good at this though.
A well constructed lap top case. My 15 inch fits very snug into the holder. I am quite please with the stitching, zipper and material. Very well made.
Works great. Smudges are easily cleaned and the brush is very soft and just the right stiffness. The compact cleaner is much easier to carry than the old air-puff brush and cleaning cloths.
This power supply did not fit the computer the supplier said it would. On the plus side they did allow me to return it.
Most Dj's are using dj programs such as Serato Scratch Live, Virtual Dj, Traktor, and others. The Technics sl-dz1200 works wonderfully with the dj programs. Loading times, master pitch issues, or sound quality do not matter if you will be using them for the above mentioned dj programs. I have been using mine since I bought them and they are the best way to control your dj software besides going straight vinyl. These are a workhorse!! They look cool too. Closest look and feel to the real thing. And they are made by Technics which were the Industry standard company who made the original Technics 1200's. Will be keeping mine for a long time.
This is a great product, came in just fine packaged right and safe. You are safe to order this product.
It's a good lens but limited on capabilities like some other lenses but really good for the $$
So easy to use and create great 1 pot meals. Create your own or follow recipes. With the 6 quart cooker I can make plenty and freeze some for later.
Great price...I could not believe it. Very fast delivery. Product works well in my device.
My last receiver was a Denon, and I was impressed with it, so I naturally assumed Denon would be my first choice again, given their reputation for excellent receivers.I listened to it and felt something was missing; it didn't quite sound natural. I then tried a Rotel, and the sound quality was truly astounding, the best I've ever heard. I bought the Rotel that same day, despite the fact that it has fewer features and looks a little antique.Do yourself a favor and at least listen to a Rotel before you buy; it makes ordinary CD music sound clearer and more natural than any of the "mainstream" brands. Even relatively extreme passages that sound harsh or gritty on other receivers sound normal on a Rotel. If sound is more important to you than features, the Denon is NOT your best choice (nor is Pioneer Elite).
This is yet another case of the product delivered being somewhat different than the product image, which is not agreeable in principle of making an online purchase. The product I reviews has a slightly different casing that the image and also the wording is not white but grey. My problem is that in this case I feel with this image the seller is trying to give a somewhat skewed image on the device.For one, the 3.5mm male connection(going into your device that is producing sound) is not a right angle connector. This can be a issue for some users since depending on their intended usage a straight connection can cause undue torquing on the 3.5mm port potentially causing damage to either the connector or the jack on the device itself. To balance this somewhat the 3.5mm cable is flexible and the jack is fairly small in comparison to some straight jacks that are larger and stick out quite far.Secondly, the metal clip that is supposed to attach the device to a shirt, pocket, ect.(which is not shown in the product image) is really cheap so does not hold fast to whatever you try to clip it on.Lastly, the volume control it recessed into the chassis so it only protrudes slightly. This can be taken as a positive or a negative depending on your perspective. On the positive you will not have any issue with the volume control breaking or the volume being altered unintentionally. However because of this, altering the volume can take slightly more deliberate effort than usual. It also means that it might be uncomfortable for those of you with larger fingers. This again has to do with your preference and how you change the volume(either with the tip of your finger close to the nail or with the flat of the tip of your finger.)Overall I would have preferred the item been closer to $5 than the $10 it costs, but I was in a hurry(which I rarely ever am when it comes to electronics). So keep what I said in mind and look around for something that might fit you better before deciding. That is unless you were like me and just need an inline volume controller quickly and without hassle.ADDITIONI noticed this a while ago buy forgot to add it to my review, when changing the volume the sound to the headphones(or whatever device is connected)is changed so that the volume in one ear becomes louder than the other. It happens when the volume is only changed slightly so only another minor move is required to bring the sound back to normal but it is noticeable.
I bought this little card to store MP3s and my digital photos. When the card came in the mail, I gently took it out of the package and slid it into my Palm Zire 71. I immediately tried deleting SplashClock (a program pre-loaded on the card), and received and error screen saying the card was Read-Only. This didn't make any sense to me! After a frustrating ordeal, I noticed the tiny lock tab was missing off the side of the card. I dug the packaging out of the garbage can, and thankfully the little tab was still inside. Mind you, the card is a piece of junk without that little tab.After managing to lock the tab into place, the card worked very well for about a month. A few days ago, I tried hot syncing 5 or 6 MP3s onto the card. When I took the palm off the cradle after syncing, it said there was NO CARD INSERTED!!! Now it won't recognize my card at all. Essentially, I have a very expensive piece of useless plastic. I am in the process of trying to get my money back. What a rip-off!
Verbatim is good Stuff. Almost all players/recorders that recommend media, recommend Verbatim as one of the choices
Shopped for a higher megapixel camera for a few weeks - chose the LC5 for the quality optics and ease of use. I am EXTREMELY satisfied!
I bought this as a present for my sister. I cannot comment on this item except to say it's very popular.
I recently bought and installed these speakers for my in home surround sound. The on-wall cans we left behind in our old house sounded great and I wanted something equally as good. I can't say they match their sound, but I can say I'm pleased with the sound of these speakers. There is no distortion and they don't sound "tinny". Instalation was easy as far as the speakers went. Running the wires through the attic and wall was a different story, so if you're not handy you may want someone to install these. Overall, a good value for the money.
A good package deal if you are doing a lot of pictures. The price is about the same if your film is developed at a photo store, but the convienance is what mattered to me.
My first unit arrived nonfunctional. HP Customer Service quickly replaced it. (Thank you.) The second unit was installed May 2004 and has slowly failed more and more often to burn a disk with only moderate use. First every third dick failed. Then ever other disk failed. Then only CD-RW disks would burn. Now, NOTHING. I have tried four different brands of CD and DVD including HP. It fails between 5 and 55% of the burn by ejecting the disk saying there is an error on the disk. NUTS! HP customer service hid behind their expired warranty and wanted $140 for a replacement unit.I am writing this only after giving HP a chance to give me a more satisfactory answer than to buy the same unit again. I believe they must have know there was a general problem considering all the negative reviews and the discontinuation of the Movie Writer line, (dc3000, dc4000, dc5000).PS: Good luck on getting both an HP customer support person who can speak English and a proper phone connection. It took me four tries to understand the voice that was probably half a world away. I consider myself very able and willing to understand many dialects of English. The people I talked two were more related to the Muppets Swedish Chef than capable of the English language. The only native speaker I talked to was a person in "Presales"! HP bounced my call to Presales so they could pitch me to buy another one of their drives or an HP Medial Center computer. I never asked to talk to Presales. I wanted a technician. I got mumbled communications and a determined attitude to avoid HP in the future. Great printers but...Thank you HP for making me a LiteOn buyer. Your poor product and terrible customer service sent me straight to your competition. I paid $75 for the most up-to-date DVD Burner rather than the $140 for another copy of your failed product. I can do the video capture with my video card.
This is a good, reasonably priced antenna for pulling in weak or distant FM stations. I have one at home and one at work, both attached to Proton RS-330 radios. The Terk AM Advantage is better for AM stations, but the tower is OK if that's the only antenna you buy.Roz
I bought this scanner thinking that it was compatible with Windows Vista. Unless you go to the technical details section for this scanner in Amazon.com, there is nothing that says this won't work with Vista.Once I received the scanner and opened the box, I found a sheet of paper that instructed Vista users to go to[...]I did that, but the Lide 25 scanner wasn't one of the ones listed! Now that's just dumb on Canon's part. So then I searched Canon's website for Vista compatibility for this scanner, and after awhile I found the Vista drivers and software for this specific scanner, and started downloading the ones shown. Beware though--even though you have to specify the scanner model and OS in dropdown menus, they include OS/X software in the list, and it's not made apparent until you click on them which ones you're about to download.So I downloaded the correct drivers and software in the list and installed them, but there were two other Vista-compatible software programs I still needed, ScanSoft OmniPage SE OCR and ArcSoft PhotoStudio. So I went to the ScanSoft website and downloaded a Vista-compatible version, but when I checked ArcSoft's website, I couldn't find a way to download PhotoStudio without paying $80, $30 more than I did for my scanner! Checking the Canon website again, it said that PhotoStudio wasn't compatible with Vista, so I was out of luck, since I primarily intended to use the scanner for photos.There remains only one thing to do--get an RMA and send this hunk of junk back to Amazon.com. While it may have been my fault that I didn't read the technical details to find out which versions of Windows this scanner was and was not compatible with, everywhere else it says that it is compatible with Windows. Well, Vista IS windows, and it's been out for nearly two years as of 10/08.Update: I've since replaced the Lide 25 scanner with a Canon CanoScan 8800, and I couldn't be more pleased. It works great with Vista, and comes standard with both OCR software and Adobe Photoshop Elements 5. The scanner also has a lighted top cover to better scan negatives and slides, & includes three different negative/slide holders. It was worth buying it to get Photoshop Elements 5 alone. Forget the Lide 25--go with the CanoScan 8800 and you won't regret it.
These headphones have great sound, compared to some of the others that I have used and they are fairly comfortable. HOWEVER!!!They dont last at all. These last about six months, if that, with non-regular use. I dont use them every day and after a few months, one side stops playing because of a break (short)in the wire. As many others have said, I have had a few of them and this is what happened to all of them. They do not last and they could be made of a better quality.
I bought this after noticing that the DVD player rental chain in many airports uses Panasonics exclusively, which to me says something about durability. Comparing this unit with Audiovox, Mintek and Magnavox, it is obviously much more solid. The great thing, though, is that for the same screen size, the unit is slimmer and lighter. The swivel screen makes it very easy to hang on the back of the driver's seat in the car for kids to watch, since it folds flat and won't protrude from the seat back. Others have noted short battery life. I took it on a plane trip from Alaska to Arizona and watched all of the extended version of The Two Towers (over 3.5 hours) and didn't run out of battery. I turned the brightness all the way down, but the picture was still very clear and easy to see in a darkened airplane. The great thing is that the battery is much smaller and lighter than other DVD players I've seen, and doesn't really add to the size or weight of the unit. This thing is great for viewing my CR-RWs with lots of family photos on them, as well as listening to MP3s or WMAs (it even recognizes playlists, although I haven't tried this out yet). The controls on the player allow you to easily operate it without the remote, except for specialized functions. With the free case and airplane/car power adapter offer through Amazon (I'm still waiting for mine), and Amazon's great price, you just can't lose with this. The only thing the Mintek has that this doesn't is A/V input, but if you don't need to play video games on it, it's not a problem. Don't waste your money on a slightly cheaper unit that doesn't even compare with this. You'll be glad you spent a little more.
I'm not sure what went wrong between my first and second pair of these, it may be where they are made. This set, the right earpiece doesn't reduce sound as much as the left. And, both don't reduce noise in the crucial middle frequencies as they should. I'm quite disappointed in the performance of these. Also, for some inexplicable reason, they wrapped the cord into an impossibly tight roll when packaging so now I have a cord that is always getting tangled and kinked. Stay away from these. However I'm giving it a 2 instead of a 1 because when I turn off the noise cancelling they are a decently good sounding and comfortable pair of ordinary headphones for listening to audiobooks when I'm at home.
Very Good product. No problems or regrets. Took them to Costa Rica and they did everything I needed. Once or twice I found myself wishing that I'd sprung for the "zoom" model. I have had the Nikon Travelite II for 20+ years and they still work fine.
I often complain about my old Ipod, the mini, which just recently died on me. I found out, though, that I'd been ejecting it wrong SINCE THE DAY I GOT IT from my computer, among other various no-nos. Like anything in life the upkeep is the real battle, the damage control is what really MATTERS.I think Ipod is in it's own standard, and ever since getting the video I'm so excited to be able to utilize that feature!All in all I'd say it's a good buy, and if you've got the money to spend go for it.
The memory card arrived quickly. I was able to install it myself from the directions. I can really tell a difference in my computer since installing it. I checked prices on comparable products at 3 other places and this was the cheapest by far.
great lens for wildlife and sports. the VR rocks even at 300mmdecent glass for decent price
They were cheap, decent looking, and they pump out a good sound. What else can I say?
Very user friendly. Interface and graphics are excellent. The touch screen sometimes does not take the input, however.
I originally bought this to use with my new iMac. It worked flawlessly. I've since replaced it with my Macs, but still use it on my Windows based computers at work. Bluetooth works flawlessly. Excellent mouse, and is recommended.
Based on the reviews this looked like a good machine. I was replacing an old multifunction HP and this one was well rated. However, it jams regularly. It uses ink quickly and just is difficult to use. The scanner does not work when the printer is out of ink. I may try to get a new one from Brother but based on my experience, I may just throw it in the trash and get a new printer.
This is a great mp3 player, and if you are in the market for an iPod or iPod-like media player, do yourself a favour and try it out. The screen is beautiful, and sound quality is very sweet indeed.Do your research and make an educated decision. Don't write off the Zune just because it's not from Apple!
my ipod is awesome once it wouldnt turn off but the ipod managed to fix that problem by itself. great product despite the scratches, a problem easily resolved (get a case) i used to have a dell dj and i like this way better. plus it is so much easier to find accessories for an ipod as opposed to any other mp3 player i've ever seen.
I bought mine in September of 2008 and so far have had no problems with it that were not my own causing. In the first week alone it came in handy as I went to different appointments and it occupied my son's attention. When it failed to play in the middle of a road trip I was ready to take it back. Once we took a look at it we realized the switch was on the wrong setting (most likely one of my kids did that). The only other problem I had was from a racoon eating the cord off of one of the headsets! So anyways, the player is great!
I previously had the Canon i80 portable printer with the portable battery pack. It was ok, only problem that I had is that the battery get wasted fast and it is bulky. When I found out that this new battery is lighter and last longer, I have no problem buying it. This had some me the hassle of needing to find a power outlet in class or at a Starbucks to print out some papers. Now I can easily just take out my printer, put some paper in and start printing.
I had a great experience with this Seller. Everything arrived early and in good condition. The box was labeled "Glass" so perhaps that helped. I did not have problems with broken cases. They can split if you open them too quickly. Just place your thumbs closer to the tabs when opening. This means popping the top tab first then the bottom one and they will work fine. Once you have opened them a few times they will work better. Yes they are a little less quality then in the stores but go pay $1 each for them if you wish. I put a lot on to DVD's so this was a great deal for me. I have no regrets and if I run out I will definitely buy more from this seller. Thanks!
This item is junk. I assumed that all the other reviewers were overly critical - wrong. After a week of fiddling, downloading firmware (for this item, the new PC card WPC54GS as well as the router WRT54GS), endless resetting, then paying an experienced consultant to try to get the thing to work, I gave up and returned the junk. Several specific critiques: the range on the router is poor; the expander cannot acquire a steady signal from the router, unless it is in an unobstructed line of sight without things such as refrigerators, walls, etc. anywhere near the line of sight; for the price they should have included a direct ethernet connection so it can be configured. I found it is basically impossible to configure WEP on the expander and have it actually work with both the card and the router/access point, except when the three were in ridiculously close proximity. Even then there is an endless cycle of enable WEP on the expander, have it lose contact with the router, enable WEP on router, then it is unable to contact the expander even with exactly same keys; start all over again by resetting both. Also, the expander sometimes malfunctionsm, showing red access lights (ie supposedly no connection to access point) even when I could connect to it and actually reconfigure it. Don't waster your time.
Works as advertised. Will get all dust and smudges of your glass.The only thing is that is could be a tab shorter to make it more travel friendly. Very very minor gripe though. Works well...
I bought this case thinking it would be a perfect fit for my Canon SD1000. But once you put the wristlet on the camera and fit the strap through the hole on top of the case, the magnet doesn't connect and you can't close the case. I thought over time it would work better but it does not.
The seller did not mention that this device was missing the battery pack and charger so it was a real was of time and money. The price of the battery alone was more than the price I paid for the GPS. So I could have purchased a new one and been done with it. Total was of time and money
This product is next to impossible to set up if you don't have a linksys router (be sure to enter your wep in hex, but that's just the first problem, you probably also need to reset your computer's IP address so they are on the same subnet). Mainly, you can only have one of these working at a time, so the Apple Airport Express with Airtunes is far superior in this respect (and can play almost any sounds, not just itunes, with the Rogue Amoeba shareware product).So I'm selling my wm54g and getting Airports.
The binoculars are pretty much what I expected. They are not the much better optically thanlower priced binoculars but are much better construction. They will take more punishmentI expect. I hope I do not drop them, but if I do I think they will survive the incident betterthan cheaper binoculars. I use them primarily for astronomy and they provide greatviews of the stars.
I received this fingernail sized card very quickly in the mail and it works just fine with my LG Vu. It's great for storing more picture,music, and even games! The several adapters that it came with as well work flawlessly, especially with my laptop that has a built in SD card reader. Overall, a quality product for a low price! Plus it's SanDisk, you can't go wrong with SanDisk!
This mouse is smaller than most, which was my first impression when I took it out of the box. When you click, the two buttons don't go very far, but seem to make more noise than is necessary. A diskette of drivers comes for Win 9x, and is very good, with all sorts of different tweaks and improvements for the mouse. A good value, if you need a mouse on a budget.
it does skip a bunch which makes it difficult to listen to when not stationary
Our sales team uses these. I've been told that they are comfortable and work really well. At one point we had to send one in for repair, which the company took care of and even sent back to us free of charge. I recommend this product because the price is reasonable for what you are getting, and the customer service of the company that sells the product is top notch.
Use this in place of the standard strap from Canon.Very easy to put on the camera. Takes 10 seconds.Very comfortable around the neck. High quality material.You can't go wrong with it.
After much research, I finally decided to purchase the LaCie d2 Quadra 500GB External Hard Drive. The ability to connect to your computer through any of 4 methods makes it ideal to cross transfer data between non-compatible computers. I use Macintosh Time machine for data back-up and it was ready to plug-and-play without any re-formatting. Besides the sleek design, it is also very quiet. I recommend it highly. By the way, Amazon has the best price and free shipping.
I got this because my digital camera went through batteries like crazy. These batteries actaully last longer than no re-chargable (so far) and charge within 4 hours. I like the charger because it is small in size and doesn't require a cord. Just snap out the plug-in. I actaully have packed this unit in my carry-on with batteries in it. That way when my batteries in the camera die, I just switch them out with the extras I have in the charger and vice versa. Nice to always have a set of batteries ready to go, and the compact size is awesome.
It is a great piece of kit. No problems. Everything just works!Setup: Sony PS3, Sony 400 DVD changer, Pany DVD-R/VCR, Tivo Series 3, all using HDMI to my Sharp Aquos _and_ optical audio to my Onkyo reciever via the switch!
The picture of this product doesn't do it justice. My old soft briefcase was falling apart at the seams and I really needed something nice to carry all my paperwork in. After what seemed like hours of searching, I came across this case.This case is perfect for the on-the-go gal who needs a beautiful bag to carry her stuff in.The main compartment appears large enough to fit in a slim laptop or several binders and folders worth of work. In addition, there is a small, zip section with pockets in the main compartment - perfect for pens, cds, etc. The bag also has two, large outer pockets on each side. These are perfect to stash some of your work in progress. This bag is sturdy and I expect it to last a long time.I would order this bag again, if and when this one wears out.
This is a very low end turntable that could do well for someone that does not really care about quality equipment. Construction is cheap and the cartridge is not standard, so you can't buy any number of the cartridges available out there. Like one of the others said out here the tonearm is short and straight (but light weight) and will cause tracking error, as it nears the center of the record on playing, etc. Only good thing is it is fully automaticThe turntable does not appear to have an inbuilt preamp though, as other reviewers here have indicated. You must have a phono input on your receiver, something few low end receivers have. Look at the Teac P-A688, at the same price if you need a built in preamp.I purchased this one for a 73 year old aunt, wanting to play her old records (not in the best of shape either) and that's about all its good for. Of course her receiver did not have a phone preamp, but I was able to test the unit on my system. This one was defective and will be sent back. Will replace with the Teac P-A688.Gave it 2 stars, mainly because without the preamp I don't think it fits the purpose it was designed for at this price range.
Great percolator - My instant read thermometer read a brew temp of 202 degrees, far superior to that of most any drip brewing system (most brew around 180, coffee "experts" suggest a brew temp of 196-206 degrees - just below boiling)using a genuine percolator grind on my beans i did not suffer many grounds in the bottom of the pot (good for those of us who do not like to chew the last cup in the pot) keeps coffee hot for as long as you leave it plugged in. Flavor has been consistently rich and full - a fantastic experience every morning!
I had two spots on the spool where the insulation necked down, and there was no copper inside! The only way I found this flaw was because I hooked up my stereo system and one of the speakers wasn't working. Took me 15 minutes to troubleshoot, finally found the problem in the wire. I never thought to check the wire, since spooling the wire off a brand new reel shouldn't have any problems. This would account for the issues people reported in other reviews of the wire breaking when trying to pull it through. Without the copper to reinforce it the insulation would snap easily. My recommendation, spend an extra buck and by another brand.
I received this Panasonic piece of crap as a Xmas "gift" much to my chagrin as I'd sworn off buying ANY Panasonic products after they refused to help with a problem that occurred with a very expensive 2.4 phone. I may have used the DVD S25 unit a total of JUST FIVE OR SIX times before it suddenly gave me "no disc" messages. I take impeccable care of ALL my electronic equipment. The F-ing warranty for Labor (90 days) is a joke as it took me close to 6 months for the problem to surface. They wanted at least $90 to fix it. The unit cost $80 brand new. Now they are online for $55. BOYCOTT ALL PANASONIC PRODUCTS!
I purchased this product for my office, I was looking for something that could be mounted to the wall and have input jacks for mp3 players. This fit the bill. The sound quality was great and it was easy to install and easy to use
The JWIN JA-C82 1000ma 110/220v AC-DC adapter is big, hefty and potentially dangerous. It's about the size and shape of a women's fist. Disappointing considering modern AC-DC 110/220v adapters that come with my travel electronics are much lighter. The scary part is that you'll have to figure out the DC polarity before plugging in. Not an easy task. Get it wrong and you might toast your electronics.If you're an international electronics guru, this can be a bargain value.
these seller SUCKS!!!! toke my money and NEVER send me the product, i wrotte to amazon and to seller too, and NOTHING happened... wait yeah something really happened, i spend my money in NOTHING!!!!!!!
toshiba did it right when they came out with this bad boy player.awesome sound and picture and easy setup.the player can get the updates like any other player.i would really recommend this player and future models.would like to see this player come back out and give the other players a run for their money.thankyou very much toshiba!
I have these speakers coupled with a Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Model:TA2020A+and running iTunes with Audio Hijack Pro (Mac OS X), the sound is ridiculously good! Highs are crisp and clear, bass is deep and distortion free, mids are incredibly rich. To fully achieve the peak potential of these speakers make sure you tweak your software equalizer (highs, mid, lows) you will be amazed just like I was. What a fantastic set of speakers!This is my fist ever review on Amazon and these speakers compelled me to do it.
I bought the DX 6230 as a gift. Unlike other cameras, Kodak cameras are not recognised as a drive unless you install the driver. So you need to install the software on every PC that you connect the camera to. Imagine the inconvenience if you are on a trip and not carrying your laptop.As if this was not enough, the software shipped with the camera, Kodak Easyshare 3.1 would not install with Windows 2000 SP4. Now SP4 was released in June'2003 and I bought the camera in December'2003. Why is Kodak shipping older software?Kodak tech support gave me two options. Either roll-back to SP3 (yeah, as if it is a real option) or install the latest version of the Easyshare software over the web (18 MB). Note that the installer is not downloadable. It is a web-install. So any PC you need this software on, connect it to the internet and endure the pain.I wrote to Kodak asking what if my PC isn't connected to the internet (aka it has a 56Kbps modem). Kodak's solutions is that you must buy a $7.95 CD from them for the upgrade. If you are in a far-off place like me (Muscat, Oman) then add the cost of international shipping. And you think you paid for a working camera.The only viable option is to buy a SD/xD card reader. Still you will have to swap the SD/xD card between the camera and the reader and potentially damaging the card and card slot in the camera with frequent swapping.Why take all this trouble? Buy Canon, Olympus, Sony or any other good brand out there. I have a small BenQ 2.1MP camera and a Olympus C-750. And I am very happy with both.
I bought this to replace my 2 12" kickers(I was looking to gain some space back) when I hooked it up to my infinity class d amp, I for one was worried it would blow due to being over powered but also thought I would have lost a ton of sound however this once tuned in puts out by itself nearly the same amount of sound. Sick speaker!
Just got the Pixma Pro 9500 Mark II and began printing moderately . After some pain in the butt I.C.C file(these are digital fingerprints to identify paper characteristics TO the printer plus a bunch more technical stuff!) installation I am now seeing some WONDROUS results ! YES, I did goof up a few prints in the beginning as I learn this new printer !NOW : The ink reviewBlah,Blah expensive,Blah,Blah ink runs out to fast ! You know the drill.I find it reasonable but I did find that the gray gets wiped out the fastest(maybe it is my print selection).So I recommend getting an additional grey tank(at least) plus the value priced1033B005 (PGI-9) Inkjet Cartridge Value Pack - 10/PK, Assorted(sold individuall)That's my printing experience so far and I merely want you to be prepared for thisPLEASE if you have any questions give me a type.Thanks, Mako
I have two 3635 PDA's that no longer hold a charge at all. I was skeptical if this battery would revive my Ipaq, but, to my surprise IT DID?I installed the battery into each PDA to make sure it would power it and it did.I've just order a 2nd battery.I was afraid I'd have to throw away these PDA's I spend a few hundred buck a piece for. But no worry, problem solved and I've given one to the wife and one to the teenager.Highly recommend.
I am not a computer guy by any means but this device seems to work great and was very easy to set up. I have no complaints about this purchase and would recommend it to anyone.
The camera did not function properly. The film did not advance consistently. Unfortunately, I had to return it to the seller. As of today I am still waiting for my refund. Overall, it has not been a good experience purchasing items through Amazon.
This is a great idea but one that is not ready for primetime. The signal is poor so that when it picks up traffic condiditons you are already sitting in traffic (at least for Detroit - maybe other cities are better). The specificity is poor - in other words the symbols don't tell you whether the traffic is very bad (i.e. how slow is the traffic).Also, the quality is only as good as what the device receives - it is actually more accurate to just listen the radio.Maybe the idea with tracking our cell phones will come into fruition some day. For now, I would avoid this device. Too bad.
As I went through the reviews, I saw someone's review with the following:"Worse, the layout is nonstandard: they've messed up the key cluster above the arrows (Insert/Delete/Home/End/etc.)"This is my main problem with the keyboard. I have been using keyboards for many years and as someone who can type 100 words a minute, I needn't look at the keyboard. My pinky is conditioned to reach for the delete key immediately to the right of the enter key. But no, Logitech had to be different and did something totally different. This slows me down when I write emails and other things online. Other than that, the keyboard itself is fine.The mouse absolutely sucks. It twitches and unlike a regular cord mouse, it selects chunks of text without me wishing to do so; and when I go online, it often copies and drags the URL of the website I'm at, or parts of the page, so that if I open a new tab on Firefox or Microsoft Explorer, it drags that URL to that new tab. I have never in all my years struggled with this when using a regular cord keyboard/mouse.Don't get me wrong; I love the convenience of typing from my couch on to my large flat tv when I use the computer. But as I type this review from work, using a regular Dell keyboard and mouse, I experience none of the annoying characteristics this product has had. when I'm chatting and just type, it's ok but for those misplaced keys. The mouse is by far the worst part of this product.I bought it because it was cheap and regret it already... I won't be shocked if I get so sick of this idiotic mouse that I go for a new wireless keyboard soon.
I was quite unsure after I order the Palm IIIX, but once I received it and learned to work it, I wondered to myself, how did I ever live without it. It's the most compact, efficient and dynamic product on the market. I am a college student and being organized is top priority and with the Palm IIIX, the days of paper organizers are things of the past. A MUST HAVE!
I'll start by saying this is my first screen and I am new to projectors and screens. This is very clean looking and was super easy to install in my situation (2 hooks in the ceiling). The box came delivered (free) to my door without even a scuff on the box. The 16:10 x 109" version is perfect for the Optoma projector I purchased.We have a Super bowl party here every year and I was considering buying a 50 inch plasma for the basement. (we have a 50 inch lcd as our main tv). At the last minute I looked up a projector and screen instead. Either one (plasma 50 inch or projector w/screen) was going to run me around 600 dollars ( I already had a spare receiver and speakers). I am so happy that I went this route. So we have 110" screen now as an alternative to our tv. I don't have anything to compare to but I watched several playoff games last week on this screen and was very satisfied. I was considering making a permanent screen, maybe a little cheaper, But constantly being exposed to dust, kids, bugs, Didn't seem like a good choice.
The unit is well made. Operation is very intuitive. Took about 30 minutes familiarization to become usable. The display is a little small for old eyes, but the audio compensates. Generally provides excellent directions with few errors. The computer software is particularly good for planning trips.
The mouse doesn't work too well, but the bigger problem is the USB receiver which I have to prop into a certain position or it won't work at all. Avoid this.
This flash drive works perfect and fast down loading and up loading !!The water tight seal cap is perfect, better than those's sliding close flash drives that are cheep.
the cable works fine, i use it to link my computer to my plasma TV and works flawlesly. its strong enough to survive an accidentally pull offthe distance from both devices is the max capacity of the cable and have no problem with it.
Although this product accomplishes its end goal of charging your Ipods, there are simpler an cheaper methods for accomplishing this. First let me review the product:Strengths:- It's Apple white (like anybody cares any more)- The charger itself allows the prongs that insert into the outlet to be folded away for convenience, protection, etc.- You get a spare communications cable that attaches to your Ipod and the computer; so you have a spare- The connector for the charger unit is a basic USB connector so you can use this to charge other USB devices such as those that you connect with a mini-USB connection (cameras, Nintendo DS-Lite, etc.)Weaknesses:- The charger is only the basic USB 2.0 standard amperage. This is a shame because although this may be fine for the Ipod if you wanted to charge other USB devices, this may only represent a trickle amperage and you device will charge slowly.Essentially, it works and its convenient but not perfect.Recommendation:Go to Walmart, go to the Electronics section, find one of the many multi-plug universal chargers with USB charging capability, get the one with the largest amperage capacity, save at least $10, and enjoy the fact that you came out ahead AND can charge / power multiple devices when needed.
Bought this cautiously because was priced lower than other comparable forms of media; but it is going on six months now and from what I have observed is asymptomatic.
A buyer's only concern about this should be if it is legitimate or not.It is as described and arrived on time. If you are too lazy to go out to buy one, hit add to cart.
The only reason this system does not get Five stars is because it does not decode DTS (no biggy right now but next year the next generation consoles will come out and ps2 and the next Nintendo console will be DTS exclusive, probably pro logic 2 as well). Also, when a dvd player is connected via RCA cables, the max volume gets loud enough, but you can't push it for more. I have not tried to hook up the dvd player via coaxial digital input, that may help with the volume level. Also, I have heard that by buying better speaker wire (like 16 gauge) can help you pump up the volume. I wouldnt recommend this for a living room. You need to spend at least 300 to get something loud enough for a larger room (buy a Yamaha, theyre awesome). However, for a bedroom or apartment or dorm room, this is pretty good. A nice feature with this unit is the ability to replace speaker wires and even speakers. Many cheaper systems (under 200) have wires built into the speakers such as the Sony 420 watt HDDw660's subwoofer. I should also note that on the most pwerful bass setting, this system thumps almost as well as my yamaha (but not quite). For a test dvd I typically use the following 3: 1)the beach sequence of Saving Private Ryan (every time an artillery shell drops on the beach, my subwoofer producers a nice loud boom, and the camera shakes...now to me, it's timed so perfectly it's almost as if my subwoofer booming is what is making the camera shake, nice touch here, even the expensive Sharp sdat1000 [500 list price] can't produce bass like this), 2) Black Hawk Down- rangers and delta entering 'the Mog'. It's awesome to hear "RPG!" being yelled then FEELING the bass from my sub. The end of this movie is also good for testing bass, go to the part where the Little Birds are doing their straffing runs all night long, its great, 3) The Eye- a little known Japanese horror movie that has the creepiest audio in any movie ever, forget the Ring; forget the Grudge. I use the part at the beginning with the old lady in the hallway saying 'im freezing', its pretty awesome on this surround system and its comparable to my yamaha (sorta). Bottom line, if you can live without DTS decoding, this is a good system for only around 150 or so.I should note that this system just feels and looks well made, especially when compared to other cheaper systems. The speakers seem as if they are built well and have a nice weight to them, they dont feel cheap and plasticy. Even the receiver seems quality. It has oodles of inputs and outputs. All cheaper surround systems have to skimp somewhere. This RCA system only skimps on DTS decoding and max volume level (which should be rectified with larger wires). Most cheaper systems skimp on inputs/outputs and the quality of the speaker package (Sony, Sharp, etc.). I'd much rather have a system that lacks DTS and doesnt go to "blow my speakers" volume level.
It took me a while to get the product software downloaded and the product up and running. The cable company service I have is not that great, so I could have used a little more help in the step by step instructions on how to get the software downloaded.
I've ordered Canon printer ink from Amazon before and appreciate the great pricing and fast delivery.
So far this is an excellent product. I previously owned an Intellifax 2200 that was good but eventually the toner started streaking badly even with a new cartridge and this product seems to be a higher quality and should be more dependable based on its performance so far. It was very easy to set up but I run it independently from a computer (just as a fax), but I like the option of connecting it with software if nessesary.
I absolutely despise our printer. I can't wait to get a new printer and I will make sure it is not HP (NEVER AGAIN!) and that it is not microchipped to fail. Yes, that's right: our printer has a microchip that makes it not work anymore because we've owned it too long. We have to change the date on our computer's calendar to use it. If you set the calendar back a few years then the printer works fine. Otherwise, it displays a flashing "malfunction" light. We discovered the trick at our local print cartridge store where the guy behind the counter explained to us that HP installs microchips in their printers so that they will not work after a given period of time. I know, hard to believe. But low and behold, we went home and changed the date and suddenly no malfunction problem. Now every time we go to print we have to change the date on the computer. Unbelievable. HP should be completely ashamed of themselves. How low can you go?Also very annoying (and a total scam), it won't print at all if any color of ink cartridge is empty. There are four cartridges. If this were a user-friendly machine then it would allow you to print black and white even when yellow is low.... but no, since this is world's least user-friendly printer, if you don't have enough yellow you cannot print anything at all.HP: you really stink.
I recently purchased this cooler and I couldn't be happier. I was having a problem with my Gateway laptop overheating and shutting off on its own. I decided to give this cooler a shot and I'm really pleased with it so far. The fan is very quiet (even on high) and does a good job at keeping my laptop cool. I like that it comes with a little storage area on the underside to store the USB cord when not in use. Plus, it has a port on the USB plug so you don't tie up that port on your computer. The cooler is very lightweight and sturdy. I think the price is very reasonable (especially since it qualifies for free shipping) and I got my product in two days! Thats pretty impressive. I'm very pleased with this product and would recommend it to anyone that has a laptop!
Good afternoon to all this terrific this charger for Xbox 360 controller works really well, they have to build just because it plugs into the front of the console. Scared because I connected back and did not load anything after I commented that the front connects. The battery has a lot of durability since I have yet to load cargo, three days to use
This was easy to install (just run software and plug in) but the picture quality lacks.
One of the cheapest products I have yet seen for the Palm. These labels come in a loose pack of cards, one label per peel-off card. There is no convenient way to remove the labels from the cards and apply them to your Palm - while the instructions say you should fold the card in half this is not what they were made to do and you'll find it impossible to align the screen protector properly. Inevitably you remove the label in your frustration and waste about 10 minutes of your life attempting to freehand the application. The static from the Palm and the flimsiness of the protectors guarantee you will never get this applied just right. By the time you do finally apply them you will be treated to air bubbles across your entire Palm screen (I have steady hands and have over 20 bubbles, each wider than the stylus), which might protect your Palm but also makes it look like garbage. You lose some clickable areas as well. I have not yet removed my first protector, so I don't know if there will be any adhesive left behind or long-term negative effects of using these cheap stickers. I do NOT recommend anyone buy these - there may be better products out there, or just deal with it and use what the Palm came with.
I've had my D40 for a couple of weeks now and am very happy with it. The learning curve between point-and-shoot and DSLR is steep but very satisfying. The quality of the pictures, and the degree of creative control over the images, is a whole new world. I did a lot of research before buying this, and was won over by very positive reviews in Consumer Reports, New York Times, and Ken Rockwell's website. (There also is a mountain of helpful info at Nikonians.) I've taken a bunch of pictures and am very happy with my purchase.A word of caution, though: photography is a hobby for the wealthy shopaholic. There is a seemingly endless list of 'must-have' accessories -- lenses, filters, tripod, external flash, memory card, books, bag, etc etc. Just two decent general purposes lenses -- 18-200 VR and nikkor 12-24 -- will set you back well over $1500. So if you're thinking about making the jump from point-and-shoot but you're flinching at the cost of the camera, realize that may be only the tip of the iceberg. Photography is not a hobby for those fighting to get their credit balances down.If you decide to make the leap, I doubt you'll be disappointed with the D40.
The cartridges are expensive and run out very quickly. Changing cartridges requires a study of multiple lights -- is one flashing or not? The paper loader is finicky. It finally jammed in a way that it could not be fixed and, if it could, it would not be worth the cost of the repair. Best news is that my retailer exchanged the now-useless cartridges, of which I had to keep four in stock. No wonder this model has been discontinued. To those who own one, per the science officer in 'Alien': "You have my sympathies."
Mine does have the button, but the mic/button is more than 2 feet from the earphone. This means the mic is right around my belt buckle. Do you talk out of your belly button? Cause I don't.Sound is blah, about the same as the apple earbuds.
I think the product name is pretty applicable. Simple (Tech) is right! Just plug in the cf card and plug into a PC card slot and it works. No drivers necessary (under XP).Very inexpensive, too!
According to the specifications this product is only available for Windows 95, 98, or NT and supports just a few GPS devices. But it is based on the same program (Topo) used in National Geographic State Series, which is compatible with windows 2000, XP and 60+ GPS receivers. You only need the free Topo upgrade available at Nevertheless, TrailSmart series was created by scanning Trails Illustrated maps, so don't expect the quality of USGS maps found in the State Series. In my opinion trails don't have enough accuracy in this product (I tried Yellowstone).
All I can say is that Amazon had the best price for this GPS and if you are looking for a GPS that will do a great job this is it....I found operating the GPS was easy and the menu selections was more than I needed but nice to have in the event I decided to use these options in the future. MSN Direct is okay however you must be in an area that has the service available before using this feature. Other than that the GPS device is great.
This battery grip obviously provides an almost excessive amount of power, but the true appeal and value of it lies in the second shutter release. Adding the other shutter release (plus the other manual buttons) allows the photographer to take pictures with a steady hand from a comfortable position without thinking twice. I haven't had any problems with the unit, and I have to say that it has already paid for itself in the stress it's eliminated.
Is there any more of a blatent rip off of an IPOD then this....plus it's a tech. disaster.
ok ill keep it simplePro's1.) virtually no distortion at ear splitting volumes (sub distorts a little bit when maxed out)2.) satellites sound ridiculously clear and rich room filling sound.3.) can play music through an iphone or ipod and comes with a remote.4.) sub is tight not at all boomy and unlike most other similar systems not unbalanced with the satellites.5.) klipsch used components from there reference line and you can tell. These sound better than bose without the eq tweakingCon's1.) bass is not as powerful as I expected. Its good and incredibly balanced but these speakers aren't the best if you only listen to rap.2.) volume on wired remote is backwards for turning up and down.3.) pretty sure wireless remote is only for the ipod dockbasically these things will rock your socks off. better than bose, logitech, or creative in their respective categories.I couldn't help but smiling listening to some soundtracks, you feel like you're hearing a live performance.
I'm still learning my way around the camera, but it's obvious this is considerably better than your run of the mill point and shoot, which is all I'm used to. It's actually quite idiot-proof, offering menu listings for many different conditions - underwater, night shots, low light, portrait, snow, etc.The camera arrived very quickly, in perfect shape, and with full warranty information. I couldn't be happier and I'm looking forward to getting to know it better!
I like the simplicity of this card and the great sound it has. I have been told that it does not work in all computers and you would have to test it. In mine it did but in a friend's compaq laptop with very similar carachteristics as mine it did not work. So watch out and make sure you can return it. For the ones that work, you are in for a great experience with many different audio options.
I almost returned this item it took so much trouble to get it to work, I was about to give up. Apple support is web-only - unless you want to use your one -time phone call for support. Once it was up and running (took almost a week), the nano worked fine, but what a hassle - I can't recommend this simply because of the support issue.
I hightly recommend this camera for someone who wants a small, easy to use, fast responding camera. Very solid feel and good quality output. I wanted something small and simple that took good pictures. After going through several other cameras, this is it.
Got these because I occasionally wanted to listen to music without earphones at my desk and wanted something that would sound good when cranked up. I was not disapointed, the speakers sound very nice and the subwoofer (which is pretty large, but easily shoves away under the desk) really puts out a lot of base. (so much so that my neighbor complained and I had to turn the sub down a bit even though the music was relatively soft).The earphone plug on the right speaker is very convenient, and the volume and power switches allow the volume to be adjusted or turned off. The speakers automatically mute when you plug your earphones in as well.Probably my only negative comment would be that the connectors from the sub to the sattellites are somewhat odd, one is a standard RCA and the other is PS/2 style cable like you see on mice. I guess the advantage is that it's easier for people to plug in because they can't get the right and left speakers confused, but I would have preferred standard RCA or miniplugs on both so that I could possibly use other sattellites if these broke.Overall these are great speakers....
No one could create better video for the price without using Canon's SD750 digital camera. Place it in your pocket...wear it around your neck...or just take it out of its case and turn to the video mode. Within this price range and maybe even in a much higher price range you won't be sorry owning the best small camera on the market. Before I purchased the 750 I tried out ever similar model from Sony to Casio. This is the one I chose, not only because of its size, but because of the quality of video and stills it produces. I was able to create over three hours of solid color video using an extra battery. BIG DEAL!!! I purchased an additional battery. I do that with every camera I own; for that matter who doesn't.Beautiful still shots...Dynamic color video...WHAT MORE CAN ONE ASK FOR IN A CAMERA THAT FITS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS.Congratulations Canon!
If you own the Nikon Coolpix 4800, this kit is a great buy. You get an extra battery, which you should have anyway, and the case that fits the camera, for close to the price of the battery. This case is perfect for the camera. I got this kit with the camera and went for a 2 month trip with it all. I had room for the spare battery and a spare memory card in the front pocket and enough room in the main pocket for both the camera and battery. I needed to remove the battery because it does not last in the camera, but with this case, that was never a big issue. Also, the case has an easily adjustable strap that allows you to carry it easily. All in all, if you have the camera, in my opinion, this kit is necessary.
I store all my photographic equipment - my camera, lenses, filters in this case. Having had experience with the foam inserts disintegrating in another pelican case and making a huge mess around the camera, I decided to get rid of the inserts immediately. Because I do not move around much with this case, there is minimal risk of my equipment being damaged. Highly recommended for photographers.
I just got these dvd's today and none of them work I have 2 memorex dvd drive witl the firmwere up to date a 2.4 and 16X and the 2.4 burn error and the 16x burns, but the disk never reads I have tryed all speed be got no results I already wasted 5 out of 100 dvdr and I know none of them will work.
I have a Hp iPaq 111 classic hand held and this stylus does not fit. It's good quality but just don't fit my iPAQ.
Yes!! Now I can have multipul batteries for my camera. It is a must have it you take lots of pictures and have a gig size card for the storage.
This installation went pretty straightforward. It was my first WI-FI wireless card. The reception is very good unless you plan to use this card 3 concrete walls away from your Access Point.In a nutshell:1) Install the CD2) Plug in the card3) Configure the Wep addressAfter that, the card is hot-pluggable as you can remove it or replug while your PC is on.Bingo. Done. I have nothing to complain about.
This digital photo frame is easy to use and to set up. The only thing I don't like is that you can't zoom a picture to the full width of the screen during the slide show. Otherwise, it does a great job. You can zoom and flip pictures when not in the slide show mode.
For infrequent home use, this is really not a bad scanner for the low price. However, it does not hold up well to frequent use. Image quality is what you would expet from a lowend scanner. After about 1 year, I started to get colored lines through the image. These will disappear if you cycle the unit in preview mode several times. Even with this problem, at $...you can afford to throw it away and get a new one after a year.
Item IS NOT MADE BY CANON as described, it was not white, as in photo, but black, did not have the damper adaptors on the USB wire as original does, and was not flexible but very rigid. Clearly a Cheaply made Knock Off sold as a Genuine Canon IFC-400PCU USB Cable. VERY DISAPPOINTED, and will throw item away, and look for a better Quality item
I liked this camera a lot. I thought it took nice pictures and was very user friendly....however....after about 6 months of owning the camera it started to have problems. Although I took excellent care of the camera it got a mind of its own. It turns on and off at random times, and uses two AA batteries in about 3 minutes. It uses batteries so fast that I am forced not to use the camera anymore. Is this a manufacturing flaw?
I took delivery of this scanner on Januay 26, 2011. This scanner includes three software programs from outside vendors bundled into its relatively high price. One of the bundled software programs is Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 which runs only on computers with Windows operating systems XP or Vista. My computer runs Windows 7. I contacted Adobe, told them what happened and requested a swap for Photoshop Element 9 which runs on Windows 7, Vista or XP. They said in effect "we don't exchange software". I contacted Epson and told them my story with the same request, i.e. all I wanted was an exchange that would run on my computer. Their response was "we ship our product with the latest software" an absurd answer that leaves me with obsolete software which I can cure only by spending another $100 to add to what already is an expensive scanner and software. That is all I have to say about the scanner at this point since I have yet to make a scan although the scanner is installed and working
Thanks for a great product that goes well with my gaming setup. I also have a green light and the blue clashes great. Thanks again.
I received it promptly and very well packaged. It was as if I had just purchased it directly from a store! Perfectly maintained in its original packaging.
I bought this case to accompany my new Casio EX-Z80. The case is very nice and sleek with its leather feel. The magnetic clapse seems to hold well. However, I will probably take the precaution and add velcro. The camera string holder-thingy fits through the top easily. The camera does move a little from side to side so I think I will cut a piece of the foam that was in the case for shipping to keep the camera steady. It also slides back and forth and up and down, but nothing a little foam can't take care of by glue or double sided tape. Also, the memory card holder is a bonus and there is probably room to store an extra battery due to the extra space. If I did that, I would make sure the battery is either in or covered by something soft as not to damage the camera in anyway. My camera came with a soft foam pouch that I could probably use to wrap my extra battery.
A great, sharp filter for a reasonable price. There's not a whole lot more to say. Does its job, and stays out of my way. I haven't noticed much in terms of UV protection / haze reduction, but for the macro lens that it's on, I wouldn't have much opportunity to see a difference.
Arrived in good shape within a reasonable period of time. Looks great next to my monitor. Ii would recommend it to everyone who has a monitor.
i just got the zune as a christmas presant, and i was amazed by how easy it is to use and manage. I dont get the software problems you guys are having, yea it takes a while to update when you first install it, but after its been running like a champ. Beautiful screen, great sound, and it actually feels somewhat lighter than my brother in laws 5th gen ipod video. I really like it, and i think it makes a great alternative to the ipod. Good job microsoft
I actually liked the video part of this camera. That was cool. Had trouble getting the camera to acknowledge the smart card was in the camera as it kept telling me that it wasn't. Did not like the software at all. I always have trouble with Quick Time freezing up my computer. The still pictures were OK but I miss a viewfinder, that little LED display just isn't enough. I like the USB cable and the battery life is good. If they gave it a viewfinder or a bigger LED it would help a lot.
I am really happy w/my CD player..The sound is great when I walk and it doesnt miss a beat..Its a very good product.
Horrible product.. Speakers worked for maybe a week. After that all I got was static. I don't recommend this product to anyone.
To the president of TDK:How can you put out a shoddy, frustrating product like the DA-9000? Here is what's wrong with this gizmo.1 The manual must have been written before the product was completed. The Quick Start guide is contrary to the User Manual, especially in the area of recording from external sources. The former says you need to push REC for each new track; the latter makes no mention of this but says one can use the Automatic Track Detection feature.2 Automatic Track Detection. This is some kind of sadistic joke. I tried both cassette sources and LPs and in no situation did the machine correctly detect track breaks. Thus one side of an LP is recorded as one song; ditto cassettes. I tried it at various recording levels but that had no impact.3 Volume normalization. Creation of listenable Playlists off the Hard Drive is dependent on normalization of differing volumes. The machine doesn't allow for this. A bar meter to show volume would have helped enormously, but then again there is no input recording volume control.4 Your help line is of lttle help. The advice from your phone reps, while courteous, is vague and imprecise. In one instance, I was told I'd be getting a call back, which never happened.5 Your remote: having the LCD display duplicated on the remote would have been helpful. At the very least the remote keyborad should have been illuminated.6 No software is included to edit music. You sell such software and include it with your other products. Including even a stripped down version with a machine that costs $250 on the street would not have hurt TDK.7 Website help is minimal. On the page for this product, one is referred to an FAQ that has nothing to do with the 9000 but deals with your other burners.There is more, but I'm through wasting my time on this gizmo. It is going onto Ebay, where I suspect many of these failures will be resold.Shame on you for releasing this piece of junk!
I had high hopes for this Seagate 300GB external drive. Had it for 4 days and it was working flawless. I ran across the Amazon reviews of the drive but had my hopes high. Then the write errors came as I knew they would in the back of my mind. The second time it froze my system was enough for me. I returned it for a refund after 5 days and will wait for Seagate to solve the problems.
Came without a shoulder strap; I asked to have one sent and was told there are none left, so I had to return the briefcase. The bag I ended up with cost a lot more. It's too bad.
My teenage daughter loves it. And best of all, it is guaranteed if she blows the speakers!
Purchased this because I am used to wireless but was stuck with a cordless. So, I wanted a new mouse by logitech but did not like the MX as it was too big, looked weird and did not fit well in my hand.So, I checked out this little guy at a local store and it felt good, not too big, not too small and has all the features I need. I am extremely happy.Pros: Compact, all the standard features and then some. 1 AA battery. This is a big plus as it allows me to use rechargeable (standard off the shelf) batteries - and nothing proprietary. Compact design allows for much longer battery life. Weight is moderate. Not too heavy and not too light.Cons: None yet :)
I'm not a bose rep.I just bought the bose3. As I setup the system on my brand new pc, I popped a cd in to listenI was impressed with the solid built and sound dispersion but not crazy about the lack of some mid tones,so I pulled up a graphic equalizer with a little tweaking and wow it sounded just awsome,tried a few cd's and movies I was not dissapointed, the important thing is to play with the different settings in the sound option menufor me in my home office room the "club" setting (equalizer) helped keep the speakers with less clarity and more warmth,keep the subwoofer a good foot away from the pc to avoid static. At first I was'nt sure about the system but after playing with different sound options it was perfect.The best part is the sound dispersions, I was pleasantly surprised at sounds coming from different angles and in front of me as if I had a center speakerthe speakers are about two feet apart, after four days I'm really enjoying the sound system as I hoped I would.I am a musician and also have a home theater system my speakers are Bowers & Wilkins, I love great sound.Dont be afraid to turn up the subwwofer to the 3:00 o'clock position if you like bass thats where I set mine.Hope this helped someof you.
Works surprisingly well. I have to admit I was a little skeptical, how could a battery in the remote replicate the ir signal? I still don't know, but it works perfectly. I have my system in the garage and the speakers are located on my backyard deck, so up until now I had to run into the garage every time I wanted to lower the volume or change the station or cd. No longer, not only does it work flawlessly, the range is really quite excellent. I was able to lower the volume from about 125' away! The set up was simple- replace one battery in your remote with the supplied battery/transmitter- and connect the saucer near the component you wish to control(either in front of it or near it with the included ir cord that sticks to the components ir 'eye') and you are all set. Took 3 minutes to set up (took longer to get everything out of the box). Highly recommended!
This may sound juvenile, however, Garmin Rocks!I have a Garmin Nuvi 660, and it is a flawless piece of technology. It will bring me directly to an address, no matter how obscure, without any problem.I enjoy hiking, so I thought the 60CSx would be a cool hiking toy, and boy, was I right!I live near the Appalachian Trail, and with the US Nat'l Parks 1:24000 scale maps (which cover the entire AT and its environs) I have sweet USGS maps for the land I live on, with 100+ year old abandoned cemeteries showing up on the screen - pretty freakin' cool..This is a great piece of technology. Well worth the $350.00 I paid for it. Maps cost extra. You will have to 'pack' a few extra chips that are so small, they could blow away in a stiff breeze.Very cool technology, especially with City Navigator v8.UPDATE: I've had this thing for about a year, and this is what I recommend:Don't bother with City Navigator on the 60CSX. Get a separate Nuvi for that. It is too much trouble to program in an address with the up/down/left/right button.I mostly hike on blazed trails, so a paper map with the trails marked on it is the best way to go. The 60CSx will help confirm your location, but most trails do not show up on the screen.If you were to get lost, the 60CSx would help you get found.I like to download my 'tracks' from the GPS to my PC; it is very cool to analyse your distance, elevation changes, time elapsed, etc.
I bought this on Amazon early May 2007. Eagle Delivery and service is great (as many others have mentioned ). Only complain I paid around $1550( big saving compared to other retailers at that time ) and then saw it selling for $1330 recently. Well, that's how these electronics are :->In the first month I had some trouble with one of the fans and could not watch the TV as the error message was blocking the image in the background. I called Samsung and they sent over a technician to fix in after 4-5 days. It was fixed, but the technician came back to put a new fan after 1-2 weeks just in case.I am watching regular tv only at this time no HD signal. No complaints
This was an easy to install and use NIC. I was initially disturbed by the lack of a driver cd in the package. However, upon the easy recognition of the part by all of the multiple OSes I used on it, I rejoiced to discover that there were no problems.
These subwoofers are excellent! I have them hooked up to a 1200 watt power acoustik amplifier (which pushes these effortlessly) These subs are loud, and bump hard. They hit the highs and the lows really well. They don't sound distorted at all. When installed at circuit city, the guy who hooked them up told me I could turn the stereo up to 35, but I only usually have it at 25, and that is very loud!Bandpass subwoofer boxes are great if you want clear loud bass. It sounds great with rap, rock, techno, and everything else.People can hear the subs from down the block! These are much better than my friends mtx set up. I thought her car stereo was loud, but you can barely hear her music. With these, you can hear the music, and hear thundering bass.:DPlus, they aren't that big, so they can fit in a wide range of vehicles. Shipping is fast too. The illuminite feature is cool, because when you open the trunk you see these cool blue lights!
The Sony dscp100 is such an appealing camera - small, easy to operate - that my shutterbug wife ordered a second one.The reason to order a second one: little black dots began appearing in both viewfinder and photos - in compositions that had a light background such as a sky. So she found a new old-stock model - both have the Zeiss lens - and was happy for a few weeks. Now the second one has the dots. They resemble human eye floaters. Yes; we're sending the seond one back for warranty work.
I bought this cable in May 2012 and didn't immediately need it. In December 2012, I purchased a Blu-Ray player and connected it to my HDTV using this HDMI cable. The player would not output any video higher than 480p - standard definition. I tried a different HDMI cable and the Blu-Ray Player worked perfectly. That leads me to believe this HDMI cable was dead on arrival. I cannot recommend it.
I have an i-pod nano also, and I like the Sansa better. It has a better price. It is easier for me to download my music from my PC (I don't really like to use iTunes that much). And, it has an FM radio, which the ipod doesn't. I can use the radio in order to listen to the TV's at the gym when I exercise.
A surprisingly good wireless offering considering it's price. I have yet to experience any connectivity problems, and it has a decent range. The most surprising aspect is its accuracy. I have yet to experience the lack of accuracy that a lot of people complain of with other wireless mice that are even more expensive than this one. It's also pretty light considering you have to stick two AA batteries in there.A surprsingly good offering from Micro$oft, considering its price. Highly recommended.
The "Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000" is a great little webcam that installs fairly quickly (on my Vista PC) and provides good video and audio quality.This webcam was very easy to install and setup, taking less than a half hour so before I was able to make my first test shots. The automatic recognition by Windows Live Messenger was great and did not require any additional settings.The video quality is good for web and video chatting, but I wouldn't use it for taking photos that are to be printed. The audio is also good for video chatting, but not much else.This is a good solid webcam that performs better than expected!Recommended!
This was a fantastic lense to use having the feature- image stabilization.Upon each hand held, photo I took, when slightly pressing the shutter, you could hear a faint motor kick in, and the image stabilizer immediately froze the movement of camera shake, allowing then to snap the photo. It was incredible and the zooming power was great.
This adapter will not work in a Cm Storm Scout tool-less case. On the front panel the pins that hold the 5.25 brackets in place do not fully engage. Well made, just not fully universal.
Have purchased multiple ScanMaker 5950 units to use for work and will do so again as needed. Easy to use, pretty much plug and play and scanning is very fast when you have multiple documents to work with at once.
Did a really nice job packaging it. Thought the charger was coming with it when ordered. The site was a little confusing when we ordered it. Showed both the charger and the battery together.
I did not receive any mail-in rebate, take care about that!
Need a wall mount for a Sharp 26" LCD which weighed about 30#. Looked at some discounted retailers such as Walmart and Target to find similar mounts about $75. So ordered this from Amazon.Mount came with a huge assortment of mounting screws and bolts. Directions where easy to following and mounts the TV securely to the wall.
I recently purchased this hard drive for use in music and video editing. I thought about purchasing the 40 MB Maxtor, however, my dealer only had the 80 MB. Because of the prize per MB, I decided to buy the 80. I couldn't be happier. This drive is easy to use and the transfer rate is quick and the drive is quite rugged and portable, just perfect for the mobility that I seek. This unit is quick, effective, and perfect for my use.
This is an amazing price and is worth it. The cards are amazing and worth every penny of this price.
I am an electronics nut and frequently rely on Crutchfield for solutions to unique applications. So, I was disappointed when they told me that they had nothing that could communicate between my satellite radio and my factory car stereo.Well, I found this product from PAC, and it was EXACTLY what I needed and works just as it should. It has allowed me to retain my factory stereo appearance (including FM radio ticker & speed-controlled volume), connect my satellite radio via hardwire, and given me an extra auxilliary input for an mp3 player or laptop!Thank you PAC!!
I was worried that this "SIRF" chipset would not be an improvement worth the price tag, but I was wrong. My use is for SAR in wooded canyon lands in California. When I got the unit, it acquired its first cold lock outdoors in light tree cover in about 15 seconds. Subsequently, it picked up a lock INSIDE MY HOUSE far from a window. It's passed every test with flying colors in places where my older Etrex Legend could not provide any coordinates at all. The only complaint is that the "belt clip" that comes with it is clearly not reliable in brush, and there is no specific, purpose built holster for the item. In fact, I know someone who lost his somewhere down in one of those canyons... The mapsource TOPO from Garmin does not have the kind of detail necessary for cross country navigation, so if that's your interest don't bother spending the money. It might be a little useful--only a little--for 4wd because it increases the coverage of forest roads over the base map. Otherwise, pretty amazing unit!
I had ordered this filter from cambridgeworld and they never confirmed shipment in time, so I emailed and canceled that order. Later I ordered an alternative B+W filter, which is great, but unknowingly also came from thecambridgeworld store. The problems they caused and the lies they told leave me unable to recommend their store. They bribed me to remove my bad feedback and never sent me the extra filter they promised, let alone refunded my full purchase price. Be warned.
It has worked great each time I have used it. I used it for 4 hours one day with no problems.
It does what it's supposed to do in protecting my lenses from moving around too freely in my gear bag. Has a suede texture, which I'm guessing is microfiber. Not much else to say really other than it's a pouch for your camera lens.
Tis was the worst router I ever had. My current LAN speed is 30MBPS, you know how much speed this router provides when I connect it to my modem...hardly 4 MBPS.D-Link sucks bigtime !!!.
Canon A70 was the biggest hit since it hit the shelves.So everyone had high expectations about Canon A80. I think everyone should be more than satisfied with Canon's new model. If A70 was the best compact camera in it's class, then A80 is the best of the best. If you try the camera I am sure you will agree with me.I don't want to talk too much about the techical issues, you can read it on the official pages and on several digicam review sites.Let's talk about what made me return to Canon, may be it can help you decide if you are new to digital photography or just have a dc of another brand and cannot decide.I had the following cameras in order: Canon A40, S40, S400 then switched to Minolta F200 and finally returned to Canon A80.I would like to explain to you why I went from one to another and why I think that A80 is the best of all.First, I need an entry level quality digital camera at a low price, I got the A40. Then I would have liked more megapixels in a more compact metal body, I got the S40. Then I went for a subcompact light weight dc with brand new technology (DIGIC) and fast performance (S400). Then I realized that I miss manual controls and need sharper pictures and got a Minolta F200. Finally, realized that F200 has a very high battery consumption and an extremely high noise even at ISO100. I bought an A80 this week for several reasons: I saw some pics and used some cameras of differend types, and think that Canon is the BEST in the compact middle-range category. All the reviews and tests I've read about A70 was positive, so I had no doubt that A80 will be even better. One thing I was unsure about is the quality of the LCD on A80. S400 had sharper and darker LCD, but A80's is still better than average and I think satisfies most people. Don't bother with the resolution of the LCD if you read different numbers on web pages, it is nice and clear.The flip-out and twist LCD is a big advantage to others: not only you can use the LCD when shooting over people's head or on the floor, but the monitor can be easily protected from scratches. I can't explain how big this advantage is till you see and try it yourself. Good work Canon!If you know Canon digicams, then you know how fast are Canons. A80 is no exception, this is by far the fastest camera I used beside my S400. If it is up to Canon, you won't miss an important shot!And there are all the things you've already read about: 4MP,3x optical zoom, full manual control, AF-Assist lamp (great!) etc, etc. You know it! :)Some questions and answers:- Shall I upgrade from A70 to A80?My answer is: YES. The more megapixel and the new flip-out LCD worth that plus. Also, the construction adds more quality feel to it (there are more metal).- Shall I go for A80 if I have no digicam yet?If you can afford, definitely. But consider that A60 and A70 are also excellent machines when you are on budget.- Shall I change to Canon from a different 3-4-5 megapixel compact digicam?Definitely yes. May be some other cameras are better in some issues than Canon, but all in all Canon makes the best consumer cameras to date. Usability, image detail, low noise, faster than average performance are important things and A80 has it all at a very good price.One very important thing: don't let you fooled by the sharp pictures of Minolta and Fuji. They have a very high noise that are annoying. I tried to remove the noise with some photo editing software, but the result was a washed picture in all cases. Some say that Canon has no sharp pictures. This is true, the competition may be sharper...BUT! you can always add some unsharp mask with the right software and make Canon images look excellent. Unfortunately, you cannot do the opposite with those &quot;sharp but high noise&quot; cameras. Keep these in mind always!Another thing: chromatic abberration and blown highlights. Yes, it's there. Not always, but there. And it were there in my S400, S40, A40 and even my Minolta F200 images as well. It is there in almost every compact digital camera. This is NOT an issue, though some are complaining about it continiously. No camera is perfect and no will ever be.Decision is yours. Take it in hand and you'll never want to give it away! :)
The 3420 is a quality little machine. Unfortunately, the low cost only comes with the purchase of the printer. The #27 and #28 cartridges are inexcusably small. What we have here is classic HP, the lower the price of the printer, the higher the price of the print. The #27 tank is only 10 ml of ink, for 2/3 the cost of the 21 ml #15 black tank used in the 3820. The #28 color tank is only 8 ml, again 2/3 the price of the #78 19 ml used in the 3820. 2/3 the cost, half the ink. . . again, the less the printer costs, the more the ink is. If you do not print much, this is a good unit. It is good for a college student who is using it for papers. It does have decent resolution, but photos are not really an option.If you want lower print cost, spend some more initially.epc
This is so easy to both install & use! It was exactly what I was looking for. It was also delivered within a few days of my ordering it. I was surprised at just how quickly I go it, installed it, & was on the internet!!
This drive is total junk. I got it, and then put it into my computer. I had to re-install windows 2000 to get it to work. Then It was not compatible with Easy CD creator..and then to top it off, when I actualy went to burn cds, it burned the cd, but the CD did not work in any cd drive...not even the burner. I would suggest that you look somewhere else for a CD burner.
A year later and still no problems. So easy to use. It's real small so easy to bring around with you. Powered by the computer so you don't need a power cord.
I ordered this adapter for an aftermarket stereo install in my 2006 Silverado 1500 crew cab. Now I can finally listen to the radio when I forget my Ipod at home.
I purchased this lens from another dealer before I started using Amazon. For a third party lens for Canon, it is well made and takes very sharp photos. The macro setting allows you to shoot extreme closeups - without actually getting too close to the subject. This is helpful when shooting birds or insects that will flit if you get close.
Pros:Durable, Rugged, Fast focus, Fast autofocus, Sharp Focus, Weather proofed, Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction, Easy To Clean, LightweightCons:None so farBest Uses:Close-up photography, Wide angle, General Use, Sports/Action, Upgrade, Portraits, Landscape photographyI replaced the 14-45 kit lens from my E500 which I have been using on my E3 and is a good lens. But WOW, this lens is super!At this price cannot be beat. Best feature to me is the manual focus mechanism s "direct" compared to the "wire focus" on kit lenses. Next, it focuses so much more quickly and precisely in automatic focus mode.The distance scale on the lens barrel is a big plus also. I enjoy close-up work and this lens focuses to within under 9"!Being weatherproof makes it fully compatible with the E-3.It also does a super job of controlling lens flare.
This is a product you would buy but hope to never use. Im asked what would i have wanted to know before i bought this product? The information sheet tells me the unit will only alarm for 45 sec. after activation. I would want the unit to alarm for as long as the batteries last.This is a good product for security at the price paid.
I've been using WD 300 GB drive for a couple of months now, and hope this one will do as fine. so far I have nothing to complain about. I noticed that a bunch of problems described below came from unawareness of the product's of one's PC features and abilities. Never had any, so I highly recommend this product.
Picked the CATCH A CALL july 29 2003.Called phone company got call waiting,works great!! everytime!!IF i could use this so can you.The hard part taking it out of the package.VERY HAPPY! AND MADE IN U.S.A!! NOW TRY THE NEW MAGIKAN!!
Great product, definitely solved my wrist pain resulting from continuous computer use at my job. The mouse is very comfortable and I would not go back to using anything but this mouse. The co-workers gave me a hard time at first by chuckling at my clunky mouse, but I'll be the one laughing 5 years from now when they all have RSI and carpal tunnel and I'm pain free.My only really gripe is the outrageous price for the left handed version. Its like $30 more then right handed! What gives!I would also recommend getting a Hand Gyroscope ( NSD Powerball ) or similar gyro device. Great relief for hands and forearm muscles.
I bought these to replace my factory 6x9 speakers, and boy did they replace them!! The price is great, the quality is superb. The only minor issue is that they don't give that true vass sound, but that's not what I got them for. They aren't hooked up to a amp yet. My goal is to add a Kicker 12" comp vr strictly for the bass and I plan to replace my 6.5 front speakers with the Pyle brand also. So in summary, I will have these Pyle pushing my highs & Kicker for the lows. But until then these are fricken great with no amp at all.
This item is exactly what I wanted and it works perfectly. I would buy it again. And it shipped very fast too.
As a licensed ham operator I have a number of desk top receivers available to me that certainly perform much better than the Sony 7600GR but the initial price was quite a bit more too.I wanted a really portable radio for SWL and one that I could use for traveling and emergency type use. This radio performed well above my initial expectations.There are many great reviews and I agree with most of them, but here is one thing that you may want to consider if you purchase this radio. Sony doesn't make the proper battery eliminator for this radio. Without proper filtering RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) becomes a critical problem.No problem you might say I will just use a proper wall wart 6vdc@300ma and it will be fine. Yes you can, your radio will probably work well on the FM portion, but you will have so much noise on the general coverage bands that you will just use batteries and wonder why they put a plug to use a wall wart...... BUT WAIT there is a solution. Universal Radio sells an adapter just for this radio. They have added the extra filtering to a regular wall wart and it works great. You can find it at [...]and is priced at $[...] and well worth it if you want the AC adaptability.
Short and sweet, this case is really nicely done. Quite roomy for a mid-tower, which is, oddly enough, my only complaint. The case is bordering on huge. Sure, it's nice to have SIX hard drive bays and FIVE accessory bays (CD-ROMs, etc.), but does anyone really need all that space in a mid-tower? If you're going with a liquid cooling system and want space for a radiator, etc.., then great, but otherwise, I wish the case was a bit smaller. Hence my 4 star rating. This is the smallest case that features the 3 zone cooling system, so if you want that, then deal with it I guess.Anyway, great build quality, but it is a bit over-priced in my opinion. The materials are ~good~, but for $200+, they should be great. It's a shame when you have to overpay to get this kind of quality, but make no mistake, there's not a better case for the money out there right now. I'm justifying the expense by keeping in mind that this case is not disposable, but instead, will be used again and again.Oh yeah, I got the Antec 480 neopower PS, which is pretty big, and it fits like a dream. Fact is, I've not seen a PS that wouldn't fit in this case.Obviously the case is meant to mimic the Apple G5, which it does pretty well, but if you want to see an _excellent_ case, check out the G5's. Quality of workmanship to materials used, the G5 is head and shoulders above this one. But, of course, the G5 case is not available by itself. :-(Anyway, the case is quite good and looks great sitting next to my G5. One of the nice touches that Lian-Li put on the case is a G5-like DVD/CD-Rom bay at the top. Instead of the door sliding down, it flips open, but it's a very nice touch regardless.Pick this case up for your next project and you won't be dissapointed.
Sorry Midland,1.4 miles, but not 14.I didn't know false advertising was legal.These radios perform no better than my 2 mile radios.
I saw good reviews for this crappy antenna and found that it does absolutely nothing for me. I took it to a shop to have it tuned and it was still crap. The antenna comes with 18 feet of thin coax and it doesn't have a connector at the base of the antenna so you can easily swap out antennas. Ask the guys at Mauldroppers.com and they'll tell you the Little Wil antenna sucks. I wish I never touched this crappy antenna. I should have just sent it back. All I get is crackle, fuzzy voice and nothing else. If you want a decent antenna, go with the Wilson 1000 or the 5000. I used this on a Uniden PC68LTW. That's about all I can tell you. Stay away from this product. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.
I bought the Onkyo DR-C500 to replace my very old Sony receiver, old Sony 5 CD player, and my cheapo DVD player. I like the idea of having one unit to de-clutter my home entertainment center. However, after less than 8 months of owning I've come to accept that this thing is a total piece of junk and I will never buy another Onkyo product. It cannot read 90% of the burnt audio CDs (I have tried many different brands) and it will not read many DVD videos, including rented ones that, when returned to the rental place, play fine in their DVD player. It is in for warranty work right now, but it has done this since new so I doubt it will improve, seems to be a design flaw. I wish I would have bought new a Sony receiver and DVD player instead of this hunk of junk. I've actually had to buy another cheapo DVD player to read whatever the Onkyo won't. Also, when playing CDs it does not automatically repeat/go to the next disc, you have to switch it to repeat mode every time you switch to CD/DVD play mode, otherwise it will just play 1 CD.
These are my first wireless headphones, while I had been planning on getting a pair for a while, I was sucked in my their price around black-friday (60). First, the headphones sound great, I listen to most genres of music and they all sound great. I really like the quality of sound, they are so much better than any headphones I have owned in the past. Both my wife and I wear them for upto a couple hours at a time while doing housework or watching a movie, they are very comfortable and easy to wear.The only complaint we have had is the hissing and static we hear occasionally. I don't hear this every time I use them, and I'm not sure what triggers it, but when it happens it is annoying. I suspect it has to do with where the transmitter/charger is placed, I have played around with it some (I know that placing it under a desk, right next to a computer doesn't work well), will probably wall-mount higher sometime and update this review then. I took one star away for the static and disturbance, I'm guessing this is common for most headphones of this type but it has been annoying trying to get around it.I can't comment on how long they last at a time, we have used them for 2-3 hrs at a stretch without recharging.. We love these headphones, especially the sound quality and the comfort, highly recommended.
The PEKING 17A is a compact camera bag with plenty of pockets and divider for storing all you accessories. I am using it for my digital camera and the assortment of supporting equipment. It is a quality bag at a great price.
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The battery you are showing is not the correct battery. That is not what the Lithium CRV3 3V looks like! Very confusing. I'm afraid to order thinking I'll get what the picture shows.
This is an awesome drive. I opened the box, connected the USB cable directly to my laptop, and started using the hard drive right away without using the software. I am able to backup all my data without a hitch. I am also using it to store all of music that I copied from my CDs. Bottomline, it is fabulous and I would recommend it to everyone.
I have used this remote for over six months. Every component I have tried has worked. From an xbox 360, to components that are over 10 years old. If you have the original remote, it will work. I had bought a Samsung hdtv tuner off of Ebay with no remote, hoping the Sony would work with that. The code that Sony supplied did not work. I had to buy the original remote, and program it manually, the Sony remote now works with that as well. It is large and has big buttons, but I have big hands so no problem. My wife, who has small hands, has never complained about the size of the remote. I buy chairs for comfort, not remotes! The only complaint I have is the component select buttons are lighted, but the other buttons are not lighted which is weird. For the money this is one of my favorite universals, and I have tried a bunch. I even have an expensive Kameleon remote, and I prefer the Sony hands down! I would buy this remote again in a heart beat!
This reader with a Kingston 2GB SD Ultimate card failed - copied files with errors which made them unviewable. Everytime the files were copied they were different. Checked it on two systems - same result.
Reminiscent in style and content to Nicholas Evans' best-seller, &quot;The Loop&quot;, Stuart Harrison's &quot;Snow Falcon&quot; is a sure winner. It has all the ingredients for an engrossing read: love, lust, longing, wounded lives, and a magnificent wild, but wounded, bird,vividly set in spectacular Canadian scenery, and portraying the narrowness of life in a small town. Through many trials and tribulations, both the main characters and the wounded gyr falcon come to find healing and freedom to &quot;fly&quot; again. A delightfully &quot;visual&quot; novel: it would make a great movie!
Yeah the thing worked great for about a year and now the laser tone goes off every five minutes or so and it is instant on and loud. Needless to say it is very annoying and made the detector unusable. I have always been a fan of escort but like others say for 3 bills it puts a sour taste in my mouth.
Just two weeks past the end of the warranty period, and the machine is dead. Guess I'll see whether it can be fixed, but I sure wouldn't buy another one.
We've been using it to watch the wildlife out at a pond about 140 yards from the house. Not only can we watch the painted turtles climb up on the turtle log, we can even see dragonflies land! And we never would have been able to watch the kingbirds with binoculars!The icing on the cake was when we looked at Saturn and Venus a couple of weeks ago. Boy were we surprised when we could see Saturn's rings! Then we looked at Jupiter and could distinguish 3 moons! We LOVE this scope!
Great lens albeit a bit slow in the focus department. I shoot a lot and love to work portraiture and most recently sports. I bought this to help my golf photography and it has worked wonders. It does hesitate top focus at times and does not shoot when I want it to, but this is very infrequently and I can deal with this.If you with with more difficult subject areas, like dance (especially ballet: dark dance) I cannot recommend this lens as it is too slow - but if you are doing this kind of art you must know this already and have a f 1 ish or f 2 ish in the bag.This is an awesome lens and I find it much better than the Sigma's I had replaced. If you are buying a zoom in this range for a Nikon (the newer D700 for example) this is a lens you should consider, for sure.
This kvm switch is great. Its compact and simple. I would recomend this product to anyone who has a usb mouse and keyboard. I am using it to switch between my desktop and my laptop on the same monitor and it works perfectly.
Ok, so I just realized I've had these headphones for almost 3 years now! Truly now I can say that these are simply fantastic.Like people say, they are snug-fitting. These are over-the-ear headphones and in order to keep the sound out, they gotta be tight fitting. I've had ZERO issues with my head hurting. They feel really comfortably snug. I have had ZERO problems with the headband cracking (maybe they changed the materials int he newer models).In terms of noise reduction, these cans are really fantastic. Sure they don't stop it all but they do a great job of significantly reducing outside noise and while letting you enjoy the music without the changes that occur from active reduction headphones. I use these when I mow the lawn and at 30dB rated reduction they are really awesome. Sure they get hot and sweaty (just like ear muffs) but hey, the music is great. And as someone else said, they are great for plane rides because, oh wow, do they make those movies enjoyable and that screaming baby 3 rows back pleasantly muffled. =)Sound quality is amazing compared to any other cheap crap you've listened to. Sure they're not as good as the higher end Sennheiser or Grado cans, but they sure hold their ground for their amazing price. They'll easily beat all the others once you have a loud talker in the room next to you.I'll note that it's worth looking at the graphs supplied by HeadRoom when you are in the market for getting some headphones. [...].But really folks. As a multi-year owner of these headphones I have ZERO complaints. These are simply a fantastic pair of cans at a great price. Countless friends of mine have bought their own. My only warning, make sure your cellphone ringer is set to LOUD so you can hear it ring (or the doorbell for that matter) when you are listening to your music. =D
I purchased this and was using it almost instantly! What a great addition to my kit. The most important item to me is the zoom feature, and the fact that it can be driven via remote. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to pickup a nice prosumer dedicated flash.
Works fine and came in a timely mannor. Fit perfectly in my IQue 3600 GPS. Thank you
I'm no audiophile, but I seriously doubt that you'll find better earbuds in this price range. I see that some people have been critical of these when used during exercise/activity. I don't think this type of earbud is intended/marketed for use during exercise/activity, so it's not fair to rate them on that basis, since there are headphones out there that are specifically marketed to the active person. (Note that the asymmetrical cord is meant to go around the back of your neck, rather than the front, so that when you take the earbuds out, they don't fall to the ground.) That said, my husband & I gave each other an iPod Touch 2G for our anniversary. I gave him these earbuds with his iPod. He gave me a pair of Pioneer earbuds. I immediately compared the sound of the Pioneer earbuds to the Sennheisers. No comparison! The Pioneer earbuds were a huge disappointment! I needed to listen to the Pioneers on a louder volume, but they lacked base, and the music was full of static. My husband has some permanent hearing loss, and can't hear some wavelengths, but even he could hear the difference. The Sennheisers have nice base and clarity, although if you're a basehead, I suppose that it's possible to find earbuds with more base. I don't need the base to overwhelm all of my music like a teenager breaking the decibel ordinance driving down the main drag. The Sennheisers provide a richer, deeper, truer sound with nice highs and lows (though, I'm no sound techie). My only concern is that the earbud style (common to any brand of earbud) blocks out ambient sound TOO WELL. I wouldn't want to be wearing these in a public park, on the subway, or walking downtown in a metropolitan area, for example. Being insulated from the sounds around me would make me feel unsafe, not to mention that most of the time, I'm taking care of my 3-year-old, and even if I'm listening to music, I need to be able to hear her in order to keep her safe. I guess that's why they make speakers with iPod docking stations, but those aren't really portable. The sound quality of these are great, but I do wish I could find some good quality, drop-in style earbuds that come in a smaller size to fit my smaller ears, rather than the typical one-size-fits-all drop-ins like the Apple earbuds that come with the iPod, because in many situations, it's good to be able to hear ambient sounds, even while you're listening to music. If you're looking for economically-priced, compact earbuds with great sound, you can't go wrong with these. I immediately replaced my Pioneer earbuds with a pair of these. These would probably be great for watching movies on a portable DVD player during a long flight, too.
This is a must have for Macro work or long exposure work. I own the D80 and use it almost daily. The only limit to this product is the firmware in the D80 has a maximum exposure time of 30 minutes unless you use a wired trigger release.Recommend this to all Nikon owners.
I've owned my camera since early 2007. I thought that $310 was quite a bargan for a camera with all it's features. Had I known that a short time later the next model would come out with, I believe 10 MP, I may have waited. I took some great pictures at Thatcher Park in Altomont, NY while walking a upper trail around the horseshoe canyon. I notice across the canyon a parking area and a sign nearby. So I took a wide angle shot 1st, then went out to all the optical zoom and took a shot and then went all out with digital zoom and even from that distance you could read the sign when I made a 4x6 print of it. I'll never get to use all the bells and whistles it has. One feature I really liked when I took it to Disney was the video capture. Unlike all the other digital cameras I had before this one, I could zoom in while making videos. So I had one camera only, left the HI-8 camcorder at home. My only complaint has come in the last year or so. It seems that every time I try to capture video the camera will only capture around 3-5 minutes at a time. When I read the manual it says I can get up to 2 hours of video on a 2 gig card. I don't remember having this problem when I was in Disney. It could be a flaw in the camera or I may have inadvertently changed a setting. No matter, I just received a Sony digital camcorder as a gift. It is smaller, lighter and takes a lot more video on it's hard drive than I ever got on a HI-8 tape.
i live in salem, ma and the signals come from boston, ma. that's about 15 miles i believe (in the straight line sense). i get plenty of channels in HD and a handful more in digital quality. the directionality is good- there are a few channels that are based from the complete opposite direction and it doesn't pick those up unless i turn the antennae around. in any case, i'm pleased with the quality and the signal strength for sure. i recommend it.
I purchased this device because I was impressed with the processor speed, memory, and its features. I had this device for 11 days when I decided to return it. If you choose to encrypt all your data, it can take awhile for it to be ready to use after turning it on. You can use it but some of your data may not be available yet. This was something that became a pain when I needed it right away. I had difficulty beaming data from my Palm Vx (I've NEVER had any issues with it) to the iPAQ 50% of the time, sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. It was not a data compatibility issue. As mentioned in another user's review, it will turn itself on to encrypt your data and will not turn itself off afterwards (I'm not sure if it will turn itself off after so long if you specify for it to do so to save your battery). I don't understand why it was programmed this way, it doesn't make much sense. The screen became unresponsive to the touch TWICE. The buttons worked, however. I had to perform a soft reset to resolve the issue. HP informed me the first time that it was a software issue, stating that I probably had too many programs running at the same time. I had the same number of programs running as I normally do. The second time my screen became unresponsive I had just turned the device on and hadn't even opened any of the programs yet. I was tired of contacting HP about the problems I encountered with the device so decided to return it. When I returned it to the retail store I purchased it from, the customer service representative told me he had already did 3 returns for that same model that day! In the end I decided to stick with another Palm device.
Good value for the price. Only wish I had purchased the 8GB 300X version now that I've updated my cameras to the 12.1 megapixel. Faster write speed helps with animal and sports photography.
We bought this telescope 18 months ago and have loved it as a first telescope. We have been able to watch Jupiter and its four moons cross the sky - yes, we can see all four moons with this. I borrowed a friends much bigger and heaver telescope, thinking I would see more, but was only able to see about the same size and with less clarity than I got with this. If you are looking for a starter telescope, this one cannot be beat.
Canon powershot A75 is an excellent choice for an affordable digital camera with outstanding quality. The size of the camera allows easy handling and its controls to be easily accessed. Still images and video clips taken using its default automatic control setting are almost of professional quality even for novice users or children. The rechargeable 4 AA batteries and CF memory card allow one to enjoy it for very long time at a minimal cost.
The battery was exactly what I needed - the price was very good and it arrived ahead of the time I needed it. It was fully charged and I'm good to go! Thanks for the quick, reliable service.
Ordered this based on another Blackberry Pearl Owner's positive comments. Did not work in my Pearl. Spoke to a Blackberry rep who said the maximum media card capacity for the Pearl is a 2 GB. Don't make the same mistake I did by listening to the Pearl owners who said the 4 GB works because it doesn't! It did, however, work for my friend's Curve!
This is a great remote for the price. You can easily program this with your pc and the provided software & USB cable to control literally anything in your house. I replace 6 remotes so far including a portable heater and fan with this thing. It will read the code from a remote with one button push. You can mix functions from other remotes. It saves your setups to a file on your computer so you never loose them. Best of all is using it. You have large well spaced buttons. You can make short cuts to favorite stations and functions and rename them in large easy to read english. Also program macros to set up all your components with one button push.
this is an excellent product it helps keep dirt an scratches from your actual camera lens an it help keep sunlight glare from messing with the picture
My goal was simply to transfer my old 8mm videos to DVD.I have tried on the PC using digitizing products with mixed and frustrating results. I chose this DVD recorder based on the positive reviews I read vs. the negatives on big-name brand, and more expensive, recorders.The machine works great. I read the instructions, hooked up my camcorder and had a DVD going within 1/2 hour of opening the box. The on-screen guide is great and makes it super easy.I would recommend this to anyone wanting to copy videos to DVD.Notes: I have only copied camcorder videos to DVD+R so far. I didn't get it for TV (or DVD-RW) recording. Also, I had a few bad discs when I switched to a no-name DVD+R. I went back to a name brand (TDK in my case) and haven't had any problems since then. Some of the negative reviews I have read here may be fixed simply by buying better blank media.
I purchased 3 other universals before but this one has been permanently adopted into my family. Everyone uses it. It's simple and friendly. I finally thre out the others cause this ones a keeper
I bought this at Wallie World for $167 and was disappointed immediately. It's VERY slow to operate commands or read a disc. When you first load a disc it takes several minutes to format. When you record a program, it takes a minute or so to complete writing before you can access anything. Even entering the menu to select a recorded show to play takes too long. I've never seen a DVD player so slow to read data.Worst of all was the time record function. It worked fine for the first couple of weeks and the quality was pretty good - though it certainly was not comparable to the original signal as some have stated. But soon we started getting a "Disc Full" error, even with a new disc in. Or a disc would work a couple times, and then suddenly say the disc was full even though we had one 30-minute recording on it in SLP mode.I tried calling Philips customer service and was answered by a poorly-qualified customer rep. After about 30 minutes of her trying to give me different advice (much of which contradicted the manual and didn't work), we were either disconnected or she hung up on me (I honestly believe it was the latter). So I returned the device and got a basic DVD player for $47 that responds much, much faster than the Philips recorder/player. Then we picked up a digital recorder from our cable company that records 50 hours of video in HD quality to a hard drive and does SO MUCH MORE than the DVR and so much better. Finally, TV viewing is fun again!
I use these tapes almost every day. They are holding up well and will recommend them to anyone that uses a VCR.
so, i'm trying to one up my buddy who just bought a 50in 1080p LCD tv. i opted for an IBM 1080p projector capable of at least a 90in picture. The one thing that i needed to make this scenario work was a 30 ft. DVI to HDMI cable. good luck finding one at your local stereo store, and if you do be prepared to spend at least four dollars a foot. so, i hopped on to amazon and within seconds had exactly what i needed for under 30 bucks. two days later it was delivered to my house and my home theatre was in motion, literally. thanks amazon!!
I was skeptical of earphones at this price, but after receiving them, I ordered 4 more pairs! The clarity is amazing, with excellent sound separation. I did have one issue with one pair, and Amazon replaced it promptly for free.Great deal!
This is a great 120mm fan, it has bright LED lights and has the option of a L M H setting so you can play a bit and see what fits you the best. I have an NZXT Lexa case and the stock 1100RPM fans were junk, low air flow and the noise wasnt all that great either. Replaced both the side intake and the rear exhaust with these and was able to take my temps from the following:StockCPU - 36HDD - 36Chipset - 50Antec Tri coolCPU - 30HDD - 28Chipset - 44To give you a frame of reference I am running 6 Sticks of DDR3 and an I7 930 with a Dual fan 5870 and 3 hard drives so the drops were fairly significant. All this was on the H setting which isnt too loud as far as I'm concerned, however most people may want M setting.
I've been using the Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control for the past 4 months now, and it has become an indispensable part of our home theater setup.The Manufacturer's Suggest Retail Price (MSRP) is ridiculously high. Even at Amazon's usually-great prices, it's still a tough purchase to make for a "TV remote." But it's like air-conditioning and peanut butter: you don't know how much you need it until you've experienced it for the first time. If mine ever breaks, I will replace it, even at normal prices.It took me three weeks to set up the remote; I was making it much more complicated than it really is. To simplify the product and understand how it works, you need to know this: The Harmony 880 works around "Activities." Examples of Activities are "Watch a DVD," "Play XBox 360," "Play Zune," "Watch TV," or "Watch Netflix."Each device has a default state of either on or off. An Activity will turn on any device needed for a particular Activity and assign the controls to the appropriate device, e.g., volume controlled by home theater system and channels controlled by cable box. Switching between activities is easy, and doing that will turn off any device not needed by the new activity unless it's an always-on device.There are five things I really like about the Harmony 880.One is the level of customization. Each Activity can be customized so that the buttons you use the most are displayed on the main screen. You may have to program some sequences, but it's not difficult. The Activities that are auto-created do a fairly good job, but the power of this remote comes with its ability to customize it to how YOU use it. For example, I have set up a Widescreen button and a Normal button that change the aspect ratio. On the original TV remote, it's a three-step process that requires me to press FORMAT, 4, and then EXIT, and it takes about 3-5 seconds. On the Harmony 880, it takes less than 1 second and requires only a single button press.The second thing I really like is that it can learn infrared (IR) codes for any IR device. If the Logitech Harmony database doesn't know about your device, use the included software to learn the IR codes. Everything I have, though, is able to work with the Harmony just fine, including my RCA Composite switcher, which makes switching between my N64, Xbox, and DVD player, as simple as a button press in the Activities menu.The third thing I like about the Harmony 880 is the software. The software and firmware are updated fairly regularly to support new features and new devices. In addition, when installing the software for the first time, you will be asked to create an online account at Logitech. Your Harmony 880's settings will be stored online, so if your computer ever crashes and your data is lost, you do not have to reprogram the remote to make minor changes. Instead, just download the latest version, install it, and you're ready to customize.The fourth thing I like is the back-lit keys and display, which make it easy to use in low-light settings.The fifth thing I like is the charging cradle. This in itself has many benefits. First, it keeps the wife happy because we don't have a gazillion remotes laying all over the living room. Second, we always know where the remote is. And third, we never have to replace batteries.I could go on and on about this remote, and I think I already have, but I can't stress enough how much easier it is to control our electronic equipment. There's even a Help button that will ask you whether or not certain devices are on to troubleshoot why an Activity may not be working when it worked before.I don't recommend it to people who don't have a good understanding of technical things. If you can't set the time on a microwave, this is probably not the device for you. But for those of us who do understand, enjoy this remote. I know I do.
Purchased a starter set on this product,very easy to setup 3 minutes!!they work GREAT!!I would recomend these.I went from wireless to this setup on my lap top,more secure.Shipping was very fast and billing was done very well.Thank you!!Dan Driscoll Mn
Although it's confusing to select the source, track, etc. on the radio, it's more Volvo's design flaw that USA Spec's. However, after carefully reading the owner's manual you can get the hang out of how to select the source (ipod or aux input) and what songs/playlists you want to listen to. Installation took about 45min to an hour (I'm a very experienced installer & took my time) and the sound quality is excellent. There are no ground loop whining noises or any other sort of interference, just a great direct input. I have my Android phone connected to the aux input & listen to Pandora quite a bit with excellent results. Great overall product!
Luckily I decided to get my DTV tuner early and have been enjoying the increase in stations and clarity of the digital signal since the they first became available. I got this antenna with high hopes but had NO improvement on reception with or without boost. The same thing happened with my FM reception and Tthis antenna did no better than a wire antenna strung along the ceiling line for FM. I do not recommend at all.
I was used to replacing the earphones on my radio approx. every 3 mos. because the quality of products on the market is low...that was until I found these earphones. Very durable and comfortable. Not super hi-fi, but decent audio quality. I like the different lengths of cable on each earphone...makes it easy to determine which is left and right when listening to the radio in bed (in the dark). If it wasn't for my wife shredding my previous earphones with the vacuum cleaner, I would still be using my original earphones...had them for at least 1 1/2 years. Couldn't find the exact replacements locally, but was happy that I was able to find these on Amazon.
I had checked local stores for a 15" monitor and none were available. I found this one on Amazon.com for a great price. Purchased the item in September and have had no problems. Works great. I would recommend this product to anyone in need of a 15" monitor. Hope this helps.
I bought this in October 2008 and by late January 2009 it didn't work anymore.The usb cord seems to have a short in it. So I am off to by a new one I guess but a different brand.
I have been using these speakers for the past month, about, and they are ridiculous. They pack a nice punch and the sound quality stays amazing no matter how high I turn them up. They are great for blasting music during a party, and I can just imagine how movies sound with them (have yet to try). If you are considering computer speakers then these are the ones. Especially if you can get the $299.99 deal from Amazon, they are definitely worth it. I love knowing that I can out do anyone in my dorm with these babies. Like I said, a nice thump and great sound quality from all ranges. I can listen to them in the middle of the night if I'm working on a project and not wake anyone up yet still get nice sound, and if I want to I can blast them and feel like I'm at a club. And as of now, I have had no amp problems or anything else people are talking about. So I seriously suggest that if yo uwant great sound, invest in a pair of these.
After struggling with a weak wireless signal in my house, and after messing around with all the latest wireless routers, I was about to give up... until I decided to try this old workhorse. WOW. Finally my house is filled with a strong wireless signal! I can't believe how great this router works.It comes with a CD, but you can just plug the router in and connect to the "linksys" wireless network to configure it. Just point your browser to [...] (username: admin password: admin)Enjoy!
After doing research on ipod transmitters and reading the reviews posted on Amazon and other websites, I bought the Kensington Digital FM transmitter as a gift for my son. This model is as simple as plug and play. He instantly connected to the radio and the music just started playing. He has had no problems with this at all. The transmitter is light, easy to put in pocket and go from car to car with as well. If you are looking for a transmitter, look no further.
I like it because it has:- a video input jack (I use it for a backup camera)- a standard 12 volt DC jack that you can wire to your battery(I wired my Garmin to the battery and destroyed it)- a 7 inch display- an FM transmitter to receive voice commands on your car radio- a cheap price (I got it for about $135 from Amazon)It is not quite as easy to operate as the Garmin, but it will do basic GPS and more.
This camera can take good pictures at sunny outside, but no high quality pictures at shadowed area, or interior with window open at daytime, almost impossible to take good quality pictures at low light levels at night, without flash. ISO 800 is a joke, pictures taken are full of dots (noise). Manual control is kind of amateur, especially for exposure and shutter speed.In summary, this is a good small toy at sunny days only.
Maxell is the ONLY DVD-RW that records properly in my burner. Other DVD-R's work but the only re-writable disc is Maxell. (I also have a cd recorder and the only brand that records is also Maxell.)
I know many people have commented about problems on this product. I had none of the issues many have described.I use my MacBook Pro ALL day. I haven't seen any heat problems, not edge abrasiveness nor any issues putting it on.It makes my Mac look pretty cool and its easily distinguished.I was even able to wipe off all the finger prints on the casing with the palm of my hand. Pretty cool, I'd say.Just a note, when you put the bottom on, I would recommend putting the rear part of the laptop in first and then the front. There are some hooks that go on easier that way.Other than that, it's a great product and I'm glad I purchased it.
Setup was easy enough, but the sound quality just doesn't work for me. The sound is sometimes ok, but sometimes garbled. This is in the living room about 50 - 60' from the main system. In the kitchen, maybe 15-20' from the main system, it's just fine - but I got it for the living room. Has to go back.
My Camcorder would only go 30 minutes with my older canon batteries. I purchased 2 new batteries to make sure I could tape an hour wedding for a friend. I went through the 1 1/2 hour wedding and another 1/2 hour in the reception before changing batteries, and then I showed 1/2 a charge left. I just wanted to make sure I had plenty of charge when I continued taping. I shot three hours of tape with the two batteries and could have gone at least one more hour.
Reviews for this system were very high on Circuit City's website so I decided to give this system a try. I'm very happy with this system. Allows you to set the bass to 3 different levels, personally the high setting is too much bass for me. But if you like bass this is the system for you. I especially like the sound this shelf system puts out. Sounds much better then my old Kenwood and the new Sharp system I bought for the office.Be forewarned that the speakers are big for a mini shelf system and the system would have been better if it had RCA audio in jacks. The subs are side firing and the speakers are pretty deep. But I'm not looking to hook up an Xbox to this so for the amount of money spent and realizing this is just a mini system, well worth it!
This little Samsung is an amazing MP3 player. I bought if for my son for Christmas 2007 and he just loves it. It is a great size and he loves the look. He wishes it could use Itunes to download because it is so easy, and is getting used to using the Samsung included software as well as Window Media player. He likes the recorder function and the speeding up function so every song sounds like the chipmunks are singing it. Don' we love 12 year olds. He asked for anything but and Ipod and seems happy with it. I will probably get him another player in year or so, but at this amazing price if he loses it it won't be $200-$300 lost. He is proving his responsibility.
This pack is the best pack I have ever owned. It is very well built....far better than Targus or Swiss.I travel on 4 planes per week and have gone through many packs, until I got this one.Mobile Edge makes great products. I beg that you come out with a pack that can fit the Lenovo W700ds.
People should know that the "lifetime warranty" on Belkin surge protectors is not *your* "lifetime." When Belkin discontinues a particular model (usually within 3-4 years of its introduction, if that), the "lifetime" ends and the warranty is over. Even a 1 year warranty could prove to be superior to a "lifetime" warranty if you happen to buy the product after it has been on the market for a few years and Belkin decides to make a nominal change and discontinue the old model number. Shame on Belkin for using misleading warranties as a marketing tool. We need to expose these shady practices and hope there will be manufacturers with integrity who feel it is good business to say what they mean and do what they say...
Horrible purchase.... You are MUCH, MUCH, MUCH better off with a cassette player adapter. I returned my item to AMAZON (great return policy) and purchased the Sony adapter. Much, much better!P.S. - I only gave it a star b/c you are required to. If not, I would have given it zero stars
I just got this camera a week ago and I love it! Wow... it takes great pictures for the point and click photographer in Automatic or Program mode (which offers simple adjustments). Yet offers great features for the more advanced photographer in Manual mode.In Automatic mode it takes great shots outdoors, indoors with flash, even low light without a flash. For instance, I was sitting at our dining room table, with just candlelight and Christmas lights and it took a beautiful, balanced picture. Like what you'd see on a greeting card. Flame from candles not too bright, while darker details were in perfect balance.It's easy to use, with a very intuitive menu system and clear LCD.The Manual mode is great for getting even more control as far as shutter speed, exposure control, etc.The camera focuses quite well, whether landscape, normal distance, even close/up macro. I took a picture in Macro mode of a lit ornament on our Christmas tree from about 12" away. It captured the picture beautifully and in sharp focus!Then there's neat features like PhotoStitch Assist, to create some amazing panorama shots. I've even done a 360, then using the PhotoStitch software created a really cool QuickTime VR surround shot!And the camera comes with *2* CD-ROMS loaded with great software. Including PhoteExpression which does a fantastic job of red-eye removal, retouching, calendar and card creators. Even Photo Fantasy!The camera looks and feels solid. I have no complaints. The Canon A40 is absolutely light years beyond anything else in the 2MP range.Boy, we're sure glad we got the A40. It's an incredible camera to capture memories!My only complaint... I wish I had this camera years ago!
Easy to setup and has already saved my TIVO numerous times. Never had a problem in 3 months.
iPod sound is awesome, but sound out of this dock is just OK. I am not a rabid audiophile and don't have a real high standard for sound boxes, but I expected a better quality from this unit based on the mfg's description. More importantly, I wish I had realized that the unit does not recharge the battery in the iPod. It has to be connected to the computer or an in-the-wall charger.
I bought this for under $300 from "refurbished mall" (whoever they are) through amazon.com. It arrived very fast, but 2 of the pixels are dead, which is amazingly distracting, making this thing useless. Also the remote had heavy scratches on it. BUYER BEWARE.If you order this TV, and it works, you'll be pretty happy. The TV tuner sets up channels real fast, it's small and light, the kickstand display has a very small footprint, and the unit itself has many functions I've never seen or needed before. For instance, with a button on the remote, you can flip the TV display to be a mirror image, or upside down, or upside-down-mirror-image. Why you'd need to do that I'll never know, but it's there! It has several backlight-brightness settings which are nice. The remote is simple and easy to use. It has some decent hookups in the back (cable, component video/audio, RGB, etc). It has a pretty nice menu with a number of options to customize the screen, including making the image a 16:9 ratio (will look pretty small on this TV), as well as a "stretch" image function.Image quality isn't that great. It's acceptable. Plus this is a 4:3 aspect ratio TV which is outdated by today's standards. Speaker quality is not that good - sounds cheap. I bought this for 1 function only (monitor in gym) and for that it will be just fine.It's a cute little TV. I'd buy it for a kids' room, or for something to hang in the kitchen, but I wouldn't buy this if you plan on using it a lot.
I actually got these to hold me over while my Shure Ec4s were out being fixed (great support BTW). I spent a third on these and since my Shures came back - I'm ashamed to say I have not opened the package! I absolutely love these and the bas response is much better.True value for your money!
I originally purchased this product to do voice recording for video projects, but this isn't really a good quality microphone for that sort of work. Instead, i now use this microphone for Skype calling and the like when I am in quiet environments. The mic is still leaps an bounds better than the built in unit on my laptop, and it even beats the boom mic on my gaming headset when I feel like playing online games with friends.That being said, there is very little protection on this mic against background noise, so it is always a good idea to make sure you are adjusting sensitivity settings with programs like Skype so you aren't blowing out anyone's ear drums. Another thing that bothered me was that I ended up having to return my original mic because it arrived broken. The boom is very weak just above the point where the hinge meets the base stand, and it is likely to snap with little effort. I would imagine that a tumble off my desk would do another one in if I'm not careful. At least Amazon was great about sending me another one very quickly.The cord is a nice length, and the base stand has a mute button for when you want to go silent, but other than that there are no controls on the microphone itself. The logitech is a good all around device, but don't expect to be blown away by audio quality. I ended up getting a second mic which is a blue yeti, and I am loving that for voice recording. Still, this should be good enough for most users who need a stand alone mic.
Overall I am very pleased with the Panasonic SC-HT640W 5 DVD Home Theater System. It sounds great and is a great value for its price. It is extremely convenient NOT to have wires to the rear speaker. I do wish the rear volume was a bit louder, but again a minor problem for me.For those who have a wireless router (computer signal) you will likely get interference from the Panasonic Home Theater System. I do not have the specs on the home theater system, but it must also run on wireless Channel 6, which is the same default signal for my wireless router. If this is your problem (dropped wireless signal on computer), you will need to reconfigure your wireless router to another channel. Usually a wireless router has channels 1-11. I set mine to channel 1 and now both systems work fine.
I purchased this cable to connect my MacBook Pro optical (digital)audio to my home theater receiver. So far it is working fine. Although Apple provides this output on most of their laptops, finding this cable takes some work.
Excellent Image Quality in med to bright light.First of all I was a Nikon fan. My old Nikon 12 yrs old FM10 worked fine and produced great results for a hobby photographer like me until it fell down from hand. Bought XTi after doing lot of research in different web site such as [...], Cameralab etc. I short listed XTi from Nikon D40X, D60 and also D80. Rejected D80 due to over saturation & color inaccuracy. I pulled over 100s of photos from pbase.com and many diff sites for all these cams to verify. Image quality was my primary concern.+ve:Very accurate colors in bright light. Outdoor images looks excellent on my Sony LCD.Saturation is the BEST.Very sharp image with proper focus.Its price right now.-ve:Auto mode works fine in bright light only.Slightly yellowish image in low light in all WB options. Not sure is it due to CMOS sensor? It appears that red tone is more is low light, which can be removed using supplied software to give a natural look.Battery life is short.Low light images are noisy too.I rated 4 stars only as I am not 100% happy with the auto mode and low-light images. I would recommend D60 or Sony DSLR for point-and-shoot up grader if color accuracy and saturation is not a problem OR wait for XSi.Good LuckMrinal K. Gayali
I just bought my router yesterday. It has some issues which I'm still trying to work out. I have 2 laptops and a desktop. The desktop works fine as it's not wireless, but I have been having issues with my signal dropping on the laptops, and another issue with weak signal strength. I have 2 or 3 bars of signal strength on one of my laptops, despite being about 5 feet away from the router. And strangely enough, the laptop with the g-wireless card has better signal strength than the laptop with the n-card.Another strange thing is, apparently the router comes with several default settings that aren't ideal for connecting wirelessly, which seems stupid. And I mean really obscure settings that even someone who is fairly tech savvy, as I am, would not know to do. I've set up quite a few wireless networks without many problems, but these are settings I have no clue what they mean and would never think to change them (or even know how). Tech support must have had me change 15 different random settings that I could not have done without guidance. I still have NO CLUE which of these settings actually made any difference though.So it seems fairly likely you will need to speak with tech support. They're apparently open 24/7, which is nice, and wait times weren't too bad (although I did call at 10pm) but just a heads up, their tech support department is shipped to India (like most companies now days), and they're EXTREMELY difficult to understand. And the level 1 tech support staff isn't very knowledgeable. Unfortunately you need to speak to them before they'll forward you on to level 2 support. I did have some better luck with them, but still had some communication issues.It appears that my connection is no longer dropping, but I still have a weak signal when I'm right next to the router. As for the laptop that IS receiving full signal, I wasn't actually too impressed when I walked around my house checking signal strength in the various rooms. Though, i guess it's possible that it's my house causing that. Who knows.It might prove to be a good router once I get it working properly, but I would expect more from a router that cost me almost $100.
I finally got a chance to set this up. My older iPod with the wheel was acting up and I cannot reset it. It's several years old and the battery was replaced awhile ago. But I do have a couple of iPod Shuffles and the aux. cord connection works great with this sound dock.If you are a serious audiophile and want a remote control, don't buy this one. Spend ten times more and go with Bose. If you're like me and want something that works and you won't get pissed if your kids break it, buy this one. If you want something inexpensive for travel, to take to the beach or park, get this one.
I have these in the door of my 1999 Satiurn SC1 and listen here....these rock! They are really loud and the Sound is extra clear. They never sound distorted or crackly. They also fit perfectly for those of you with a Saturn SC1. They are also pretty in color and when my car door/s are opened my music is loud and clear :) I am going to purchase another 3-Way Pyle Speaker Set for my back dash :)
Took it out of the box, pluged it in and was saving critical data to it within minutes.
I have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Computer Science and still had significant challenges in getting the software configured. Not for the faint of heart! Seriously recommend looking at Panasonic cameras before purchasing one of these. You have been warned!
These speaker were really nice on vacation. They sound great. Everyone I was with wants one now. It plays for a long time b4 recharging. I have the Bose dock and this one is as good a portable speaker as Bose is in my home.
I am using this in a 2008 Ford and the signal is just OK. Nothing special in my book.
This camera takes great pictures for a cheaper digital camera. I sell items on ebay and my pictures come out great. Check out my pictures on ebay. My user name is monte.ss My last camera was an Olympus and it left white spots on a lot of my pictures. This one does not and takes very good pictures even close up. It is also very easy to use and understand. The video movies are good but I wish they had sound with them. The battery life is very good and this camera only takes two standard size AA batteries compared two the four my Olympus took. The camera seems very durable as well and I do not get concerned when my family (younger kids) uses it for fear of them damaging it. I am very happy with this camera.
I'm very happy with the Pen. The stylus is very smooth and the pen and pencil write well. It has a nicely cushioned grip and doesn't roll when laid on a table. The clicking mechanism to change points is very smooth, positive and feels durable. A great value in my opinion.
I've owned this unit now for 3 months. I've got the PC Card expansion for it, allowing me to use a wireless ethernet card to surf the web when I'm at home. The included applications from contact management to excel and word are all first rate. The synchronization is fantanstic (much better than old CE devices). I actually sync via the wireless card. I read and send my email through this thing. It really is much close to a full function laptop in terms of capabilities that a contact management device such as a palm. I've also got the Pharo GPS device/software combo for it, works great, actually talks you through the directions as you drive! The Reader software is also fantastic. I've read a couple of books (the ClearType is amazingly smooth and readable) and the best part of it is I don't have to leave the light on to read! Your significant other would appreciate that!I would strongly recommend this product.
I bought this item after reading a review online and I must say that I was extremely impressed! It was easy to set-up and use and I had it set to go in about 5 minutes.The router is configured via a web browser and the instructions for use are excellent. That is if you even need to use them, you can usually use the standard setup and it will work just fine.It comes with a built-in firewall protection and allows a multitude of advanced configuration options even DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)It works with both standard cable modem/DSL IP configurations and PPOE setups.
I received a set of 3 lens extension tubes for Christmas, but they simply came in a box with plastic wrap. I needed a case to store them in, and this little pouch fit the bill perfectly. It has a nice draw string at the top and a clip on the side. I'm using it to hold the extension tubes, and then put the pouch in my camera bag. It's a soft pouch, so you wouldn't want to put an expensive lens in it, and not have it secured inside another bag or something. Overall a nice pouch that does the job.
This is a great little project.Easy to assemble. Solder pads were easy to access. Directions were clear.Sound is great.The module does not come with an adapter for the 1/4" to RCA adapter for the guitar jack -- readily available throughout Amazon or local electronics shack.
I got a incompatible product, however the customer service was great, I got my refund quickly. I went backto the manufacturer's website and got it.
This SD card works just fine in my Canon PowerShot SX100IS. I get 1117 shots at 8 megapixels, 1522 at 5MP, 2342 at 3MP, 3691 at 2MP, and over 9999 at .3MP. 6411 postcard & 1467 widescreen. Video shows 33 minutes 16 seconds at 640x480 30fps, 65 minutes 29 seconds on LP, and 92 minutes 16 seconds at 320x240 30fps. The camera shows the card as being 3.7 gigabytes in size after formating. As everyone else has mentioned, double check your device to make sure it can handle these newer SDHC cards. I also bought a Sandisk MicroMate SD/SDHC Memory Card Reader at Amazon, since my HP Deskjet won't recognize the newer SDHC cards. Works fine!
So I was looking for a small speaker system that would allow me to play games in my room. I didn't need a huge setup, I wanted something small just for in my room. These speakers are perfect. They look cool, the sound quality is good, but they won't bring the house down. If you're looking for something really loud and powerful, this isn't the speaker system for you, but if you're looking for a nice small piece that takes up very little room and has some good sound, these are pretty solid.
This service demonstrates consumer's demand for reliability and security. Way to go, Amazon.com. Its a cheap, but robust plan for my purchase and after reading the terms and conditions, it seems very satisfying to know the coverage I just purchase. Thanks.
If you have time to mess around with the software that SONY provides with this player then buy it. It is small, sounds good and looks good. I bought one for my wife "Pink" and thought she would use it but she still uses my old cheap one because it is easy to use. There are links you can go to to download a file manager for this product but it lessens your amount of songs you can store
The camera case was the one I was looking for to replace the exact same one I had for years but was wearing out. Shipping was fast too and arrived within 3 days. Would buy again from the seller. Thanks.
Best Buy was offering an HP multifunction printer for $90. It had the features I wanted and the price looked great, so I bought it.Of course the cable was not included, so I bought the least expensive USB cable in the store, which was a "premium quality" model with gold plated connectors for close to $40. I wanted to hook up the printer, so I bought the cable, too, but the price seemed a bit steep, so before I opened the package, I decided to see what else was available. I found the Belkin cable on Amazon for $5.99.The Belkin cable has worked flawlessly. I returned the gold plated cable and pocketed over $30 in savings.I am happy with the Best Buy HP printer, but when it comes to hooking it up, the Belkin cable from Amazon was the best buy.
This is a great little belt that holds the CD so you can walk without restrictions. It is comfortable and lightweight..Well worth the price which was very reasonable...
Good price and good quality. The only problem is that the connectors does not fit good in some lan jacks, coming off easily.
This bag is perfect for me. I shoot with a Canon 5D and a set of 'L' primes, and typically my F-4 takes the camera with lens mounted in the main section, with a flashgun in one of the smaller sections, as well as 1-2 lenses. The external pockets take off-camera flash cord, waterproof jacket, etc. It's a wonderfully discreet bag - anything larger you'd want to move to something more along the lines of a waistpack, proper backpack or roller bag to save your shoulders.
I used to swear by HP electronics; our 10 year old laserjets are still going strong at work, my 15 year old calculators still work beautifully.. but something has changed at HP.While it worked at first, I can not get consistent, or even frequent, quality pictures printed on my HP OfficeJet 5510. I have replaced the cartridges, installed and uninstalled the horrible drivers (which appear not to have been updated in five years). The photo prints from Photoshop (using HP Photo Paper and HP cartridges) are dull and grainy, most of the time. The printing is slow (many minutes per page unless printing at Fast Draft mode).For our Christmas cards, I finally gave up on the OfficeJet after spending over $50 in supplies, and took my .tiff and .jpg files over to a Ritz Camera/Print shop. The prints I got back, using the same files, were exactly what I saw on my monitor on the first attempt. I felt so fustrated that I had wasted so many days trying to get decent prints this year out of this printer. This is the last HP product I buy.I have had to call HP support over our new OfficeJet at work, and it was the worst tech support experience I have ever had (well, until calling Dell's Spare Parts line last week).The copy and fax functions work well.(note: HP SERVER product lines and support are still of the highest quality. As far as I am concerned, they are an entirely separate company from the rest of the shoddy "consumer" products.)
You know, we, the online warriors want bottom line. We do not have time for lenghty reviews.1. Great mouse, ergonomic, convenient, the scroll wheel is great!2. They could have hidden the PC transmitter in a built-in usb adapter or better of make it Blue Tooth, the crazy PC part is dangling on its wire all over the place but I can handle it.
this is a shocker;its perfect.its better than my panasonic in every way.Its the best i ve seen & amazon service was great
Right size,right weight,exceptional mic pick-up.Playback clear and distinct.Good volume.Having not purchased such a device in many years,I overlooked not insuring an "auto-reverse" feature.Rewind also exceptionally "slow". Then again,for the price, not much argument to be made.
The photograph of this case doesn't really do it justice. This is one of the nicest looking PC cases I've used - and I've built quite a few units. All the components are top quality: The power supply is adequate to support a very powerful system; the fans are silent but very effective at cooling the unit, and the drive bays pull out for easy installation (a big plus in a unit this small as I've usually nearly broken my hands trying to squeeze a system in a case this small).There are a few very important things to remember if you want to buy this case and build your system. First: remember, it is a very small case and that means you need to get small components. While micro-atx boards run up to 9.6" x 9.6" and will "conceivably" fit this case, definitely don't get one. You will fit the board in but I can't see how you'll get the RAM, CPU, and drives to fit. I used a Biostar P4M800M7A Intel Socket 775 MicroATX Motherboard, which is tiny but full featured. I love this board, I've built a half dozen systems with it and I've never had a problem. It doesn't take dual-channel RAM, but it does take Dual Core Pentium D processors, and is very affordable. I put in a Pentium D 805 (also an incredible bargain) and clocked it a 3.2 GHZ. The system is unbelievably fast and stable.Second: get a a very short DVD-RW drive. The fact is that nothing other than a Lite-On and some Sony's will fit. Any other drive will smash into the CPU fan and will stick about 4 inches out of the front (you'll never get the face plate on).Third: use a SATA drive if you can. As previously stated, the drive bays are incredibly well designed, but having those thin SATA cables is a big plus in such a tight space.Fourth: Though there is room for a second hard drive, I personally would not install one. The cabling will get crazy and you will be pushing the power supply, especially if you want to install a good video card and some PCI cards. I installed a Radeon 9600, a USB PCI (the system already has 6 ports, but I hate hubs and have a lot of peripherals), and a Firewire PCI.Finally, if you want to get a third party heatsink/fan, I would go with the CoolerMaster X15-9IDSA. It costs $10 at Amazon, is small enough to fit the system, offers much better cooling, and is much quieter than the stock fan.There is only one problem with this case and that is that the front panel pops off easily. I'm used to front panels you have to carefully pry off with all of your strength (even after releasing the clips), and pray that nothing breaks. This has the opposite problem. I found the solution is to find some fat screws and lodge them in the center of the retaining clips after the front plate is reattached.If you are planning on builing an AMD based system I would suggest getting an MSI board. The K8MM-V is very solid and is actually a few hairs smaller than the Biostar. It's a 754 socket, but there are similar 939 versions. I wouldn't build an AM2 system. I've yet to find a reliable micro-atx AM2 motherboard. The AMD stock fan is quieter, smaller, and more efficient than Intel's stock 775, so you can skip buying an aftermarket version. Using these (or similar) configurations you should be able to fit everything in this case and have a beautiful, very fast system.
Open element phones are not great for an office environment but if you keep the volume level down it woks okay. If you have difficult coworkers they miht object to the sound bleed. I like that removing the foam inside maks them pretty much the same as the 595's. I also like that I can hear people talking to me and listen to music at the same time if I keep the volume low enough. My favorite aspect of them is the comfort for 8 hour m-f workday listening.
This product need more focus in quality. Just bought a month ago and work for a day only. Its just simply doesn't turn on after a day used. The only good things is this product was bought through Amazon and they have a great return policy. Have it return and get credit back. Will try another product.
This camera is the best. This is my first digital camera. I had two cameras before this one. I had a 110 and cheap 35mm. The thing I hate most about bringing a camera is having to carry it. This camera is smaller than my wallet. I take it everywhere.I will tell you about the &quot;bad&quot; things first. When I give the camera to other people to take pictures, sometimes they put their finger over the lens. Since the camera is small some people's fat fingers get in the way. If you have small hands like me you will be ok. I have had trouble taking action shots at a distance. I think this is mostly because I don't know how to use the camera. I read the manual again and hope to correct this problem. The battery has a very short life if you take many picture. You will need a second battery and a bigger memory card. If you don't take more than 50 picture at an event you should be okay. The optical zoom could be better too.Now for the &quot;great&quot; stuff about the camera. The only reason you should look at this camera is if you want a small, point and click camera. If you want a camera with many buttons and settings to adjust to get the perfect shot, this is not your camera. The menus are easy to follow. Don't use the usb cable to send the pictures to your PC. Buy a card reader. I went to a camera store and they said there is a possibility of the camera getting fried. For the money it is worth it. I don't use the video feature. If I want videos I will buy a video camera. I bought a 128 meg SD card. I took about 500 picture at Disney and they all fit on the same card. I used the second resolution setting. With a 128 MB card I could have taken 999 pictures. I used to be conservative taking pictures. I didn't want to waste film. With this camera I take pictures of everything. If I don't like it, I delete it. I got a good deal on the price of this camera. For the money, this camera is worth it.
I'm surprised at all the good reviews on this router. Unfortunetely I bought it because of the good reviews, but it's going back to Fry's next week.My 8 year old Netgear FVM318 router's wireless speed is 100 to 200% faster then the DIR-655 router, and the latency is consistenly 33% better! The wifi reception on the DIR-655 is only slightly better, but, the wifi connectivity drops from time to time, which never happened with my Netgear router. I'm really wondering why this router has all these great reviews, because I don't recommend it. I'm going to try another Netgear router.
The clip to remove a cable end from a port does not work. It takes mighty force almost damaging the port device. Just low quality.Pathetic produce. I am really getting fed up with amazon due to low quality offerings lately. CHEAP is not the sole criteria for offering these products from CHINA.
I had read the reviews here on Amazon, and then went to the JVC web site. JVC claimed that only "a few" of these decks had the "LOADING" malfunction, and that repairs were "simple." I decided that, since JVC is (was?) a reputable company, they must have had some problems with the early run of these decks, and that I could trust them to have caught and repaired the malfunction on their later decks.The first deck I bought failed within 15 days, so I could exchange it. This entailed a lot of hassle with UPS deliveries, and I've never been reimbursed for my cost of returning the defective deck.The second deck took a month to malfunction. So I had to send it to JVC repair services to correct the problem. More UPS, more hassles. The deck was returned after almost a month. The second DVD I played in it caused the malfunction again.By this time I was within a week of JVC's measly 90-day warranty (for labor-parts are usually a negligible part of the bill). So I gave up. Now I have a sometimes-functioning machine that I really resent. $600 for this??!!?You'll want a bigger hard drive (80Gb = only 16 hours recording time at DVD speed) and probably should wait until the second generation of these machines makes its appearance. Would I buy from JVC? Hah.
My wife and I do street interviews for our web sites, and I needed something to lower the volume of my wireless mics. I was reluctant to purchase the Azden Cam-3, because of some of the very negative reviews it received. However, I took a chance anyway.Here is my response to the negative feedback givers:It's definitely possible that you received one that was DOA. However, those who gave this product negative feedback for other reasons do not understand what the Azden Cam-3 does, and does not do.1. It does NOT increase the volume of a microphone. How can it? It is passive--no battery and no electrical connection.2. It does NOT hum, or add any other noise or interference. Let me restate this--it's passive, so it cannot add hum or any other extraneous noise.3. What it's meant to do, it does perfectly! It adjusts the volume of a microphone that might be louder than others that are connected, to create a uniform volume. It does NOT increase the volume of the others, just lowers the volume of the overly loud one(s).4. It's a perfect size--a little larger than a Digital Video Cassette. I easily attached it to the side strap on my Panasonic DVC30.I do wish that ALL the inputs were stereo, but it's not that big a deal. As it is, inputs 1 and 2 are mono, and input 3 and the output are stereo.Bottom line: It does exactly what the AD says it does!!! My only regret is that I did not buy it sooner.
An easy way to check how this lens work in the field is to browse through the pBase camera database. I was disapointed on the lens I received, and only comforted by those pictures at pBase that I didn't receive a particular lemon.I am feeling my D70 have difficulty focusing with this lens sometimes, can't really tell who's fault though.As to the warranty issue, FWIW a vendor I talked to also have the 1 year warranty, and he said the extended warranty was $10 more.
This printer is the idea printer for our business. Virtually does everything we need.
small, compact, cute, puts your favorite songs from cd's and cassettes, that i have alot of. great for traveling. easy to use. well made product. cool blue screen. all around good product.
Product came in used condition. Discoloration on the product surface. The glass surface of the filter had smudges and fingerprints on it. Sent a e-mail to adorama which responded they would send me a return label. Amazon responded that they wouldn't refund until the product is returned. All this trouble for a $10 filter. Don't by from Adorama. If you read other reviews on them they are hit and miss. The miss is how they turn a profit. Wonder why Amazon allows these type of vendor to sell through them.
The cartridge is ok, but it was built so that it cannot be refilled. Maybe you should stay away from products that use this type cartridge if refilling cartidges and saving money is your thing. I paid $49.00 for the fax machine it goes in and the cartridge is $35.00 + or -.
Nice little tool set. Nothing extravagant but very useful. Ground strap is of same quality of Belkin Anti-Static Band sold around $8 except the loop the Velcro runs around on the separately sold model is made of metal instead of plastic(I just double ground for added mental relief). Tools are nice. Nothing heavy duty needed for computer work. I have extra large(glove size) hands and the tools fit comfortably in my hands. Box for spare screws, jumpers, etc came in VERY handy as I used this for my first build. I'm an auto mechanic and am used to having something like this available for storage. Case is made of durable synthetic leather and holds everything well. Case could have an inside or outside pocket(to store things like small tubes of thermal paste) but its the cheap one.
Excellent quality on sound reproduction. Price is in range with unit. The disc try is a little confusing and not easy to load. Too early to give it a better score.
I had a issue where I've converted my entire home network to 100M Ethernet. But, kept some of the older 10/100 3Com switches that did not support non-blocking. So when I did a large (Norton Ghost) transfer from one of my machines to my storage server the entire network ground to a halt.I put this switch in front (acting as the backbone switch) feeding the other legs of the network. Magic, all works at super speeds (not gig but FULL 100Mb) to all machines in the network. My next step is to strategically upgrade the NIC's in some machines to Gig speed but for now I'm very happy at the ease that this installed and how well it actually works.
I bought 2 pairs to rebuild some 70s floorstander cabinets. Work well, sound well, look alright. Also got a pair of legacy 10s to finish the cabinets. One of the best 90 dollar total investments ive ever made in weekend audio
It doesn't work the way I thougt it would.One should read the direction/discription of this product well before making purchase.I wasted my money.
This is a great system in the fact that it has wireless rear speakers, an iPod dock that works well, and the 5-disc player will play just about any type of DVD I've put inside of it without any problems.I've owned this system for 9 months, and here are the issues I have with it:My Nintendo Wii (located just below the receiver) was having trouble connecting to the wireless network, and I discovered it was due to interference with the wireless rear speaker signal. When I turned the home theater system off, the Wii would connect just fine. Annoying, although I read that you may be able to switch channels for the speaker signals to resolve this issue.The sound quality is decent, but the wireless rear speakers are pretty weak, hardly any sound emits from them. Then I read that this system is not compatible with true 5.1 surround on anything but playing an internal DVD. Boo for that!I recently got a PS3, and decided to also get a digital optical cable, only to find there is no port for one on this system, as others have said in these reviews. Some people have said to upgrade to the SC-PT1050, but I think Panasonic recently released the SC-PT960 model that does include a digital optical input. You might want to check that one out instead.Overall, good system, but has its flaws. Wish I would have done more research before buying, but this was my first home theater. Live and learn I guess.
I love it. It occasionally makes mistakes, for example when we arrived at destination it said the restaurant was on the right and it was on the left, but we could easily see it. Don't know if there's a way to contact Garmin and tell them the problem or if they can even correct it.
I wanted to replace the following remotes: TV, DVD, VCR, CD, AMP/Tuner, AV REC, and a Digital Cable Box with DVR with a single unit and chose this one. End result.. I know have one remote.Codes were available for all of my devices except the CD Jukebox but the search function worked nicely for that. All of the key functions on the cable remote were immediately available which was very nice. Only had to let it "learn" the DVR functions.Needless to say, having this device learn all those remotes was somewhat time consuming but the instructions were clear and it did the job well. I didn't come across a function that it couldn't learn.The macros were easily programmed and worked well once I got the proper sequence and delays (for instance, I needed to delay for a couple seconds after power up before having the AV Receiver switch to something or it wouldn't work). I also discovered that some sequences work better than others (e.g. the cable box likes to be last).This would be a five star product except for some small things already pointed out by others such as the screen can be difficult to read and the touch screen can be unresponsive at times.Overall, it does the job it was designed to do very well and for the price I paid it was an exceptional value.
Comfortable fit, good outside noise isolation, and great clear sound. There is a slight midrange peak that can be overcome with an equalization setting, but the sound is amazingly clear. These Sennheiser's have a great frequency range. I'm hearing new details and things in music that I've listened to for years, and I thought I had all the nuances.These were ordered as a replacement pair to use at my office, so the sealed design blocks out a lot of outside noise and doesn't let my music carry out into the office. Also, at the price, I'm not nervous about leaving them out. I would have paid more for others but would have been upset if they walked.Overall, totally satisfied with these Sennheiser HD 201 headphones.
I've purchased many or most of the brands of Cat6 cable that Amazon sells, and I have settled on the feeling that Tripp Lite is my favorite brand of Cat5 cabling. Performance on most you buy is the same, but these things are made with the higest quality sheathing of any that I've tried. They perform as well, but are extra durable.(I reviewed several lengths of this Tripp Lite cable, and they all performed equally. If my review looks similar, it is! They all performed exceptionally.)
I've likely put in no less than 100 hours configuring this remote using the PC software, and this is after I reused artwork and icons from many others who share on remote central. The result is a an attractive and easy to use display which can drive everything in my home entertainment system. Unfortunately, even with all the effort babysitters may still struggle to make everything work right. This remote and its software provides you great flexibility, but you have to really put the time in (on the order of weeks and months)to set everything up nicely. I rather enjoy doing all that, but I believe most people will not.The greatest drawback with this device though is the battery life. I went through a set of 4 AAAs every few days. I therefore went to rechargables which I have to recharge every 2 days. I want to recommend this remote, but given the difficulty many will find in programming it and the battery life I have to stop short.
I chose this camera for the HD function and the manual rings around the lens, not to mention it seems to be the best deal for the money. For the record this is my first serious camcorder, and I am currently in film school so I already have a good understanding of how a camera (film or digital) works.For the HD remember that it's not "true" HD it's Canon's answer to it. I haven't finished a project in the HD function so I can't rate how close it comes to true HD, although I bet I won't find a difference with my naked eyes.The manual focus/iris/and zoom rings are great for small and precise control, but lag quite a bit when you really want a fast and smooth transition. You just loose that feeling of complete control when you really want to crank it for a quick zoom or focus change.Still the great amount of control built into the camera is great and fairly intuitive to use, and being able to save multiple presets with almost every option is great.Also for those looking for a camera that works with multiple lenses(like a fisheye maybe???), keep looking.End of the day, I'm very happy with my purchase.
I bought this player because I have a lot of VCDs that I wanted to watch. However, I never even got a chance to play any of them!I watched 5 DVDs and that was it... It wouldn't play anything anymore. oh well.....I guess that's what I get for buying
I have been searching for months for a decent cd player, clock, radio for in our bedroom. I had a Timex that last for about 5 years, went to purchase another one and they no longer make them.I have a bookcase bed and felt this would sit right on the shelf BUT, it's to deep and if I turn it sideways, the volume control would be against the back of the bed. If I sit it on my nightstand, the volume control is on the side and I'd have to get out of bed everytime to adjust the sound, radio controls, etc.Stay away from this.
I bought it for my husband because I did not know what else to get since he loves electronics and has everything! He had a lot of fun at the beginning with the noises and tags put on various radars. I would recommend.
Glad I bought this cable along with the other ones. Good construction for long lasting wear and tear. Recommending this to others.
Fantastic gps. Large screen allows permits easy viewing yet does not impede vision through front windshield.
trying to connect windows 98 to windows ME.unable to do it myself, called india.waited 45 minutes, he said I need 2nd edition windows 98.my buddy downloaded 2nd edition of win 98 still no connect. called india waited 45 min, man wanted me to download drivers .I said no. Went to computer store in town, he hooked me up in no time. works excellent, better than expected. i am 80 ft. from main computer in a detached garage.the speed is impressive. dsl service. upgraded win 98 to windows XP, by the way. been a month, no problems.
Great sound. Lightweight, comfortable fit. My only complaint would be that the foam ear pieces are not removable. If you sweat alot (or glisten as we do in the South :) ), the ear pieces absorb the sweat and you can't remove them to wash or dry them. Aside from that, it's a great buy and I don't regret my purchase one bit.
Purchased for an ebookman 901. Good fit and able to reach ports. Could only put cards in outside pocket.
I love this DVD player for the Divx/Xvid playback. Just for that feature alone it's worth the money. Many people were talking about the longevity of the product, but for the price I'd gladly buy one once a year.
Warning this is a high end unit 105 watts per channel, 6.1 channel but does not have speaker switching.A/B I have an extra pair of speakers in my patio and this unit has only has 1 main front speaker unit hook. Now I have to figure out how I can use my outdoor speakers!Also, no phono hook up.Ralph DeVito
A basic HDMI cable that does what it is designed to do. I used it to connect a laptop to my HD TV and it works fine. If only I could say the same about the laptop-it runs Vista.
I thought this device could use a 8 GB microSD card. However, Version 2.0 is the only model that has this capacity. Do not purchase this unit if your plans include expansion over 2GBs.
it seems that sony took out a lot of the extras just to cut the price down a little. no powercord, an annoying interface, not a lot of thought went into this.
I bought this product to program a microcontroller for a class project. I run a Windows 7 32 bit laptop and a 64 bit desktop. Works great on both.
Beautiful picture and Great sound. Plays DVDs, CDs, SACD, and DVD-Audio with amazing clarity and resolution. Denon's signature electronics make CDs sound almost like Vinyl. I Paired it with Denon's AVR-3805 and got great results! Listen at a local high-end audio store.
Paid for it, it arrived within 5 days, appeared as advertised. Decent price and quality.
For about $150, the RTi4 speakers are definitely 5 stars. I have a $1600 Polk 5.1 speaker system and $300 Pioneer HT receiver which are 15 years old. Finally the 10 inch subwoofer driver in my Polk PSW300 started making noise. I immediately replaced my subwoofer with a Polk PSW505 for about $190 on Amazon.com and I am now planning to replace my HT receiver so that I can control my Ipod with the receiver's remote. My old Pioneer HT receiver will then retire from my living room to my bedroom so I needed bedroom speakers. My living room front speakers were the $399 a pair Polk RT7 which still sound fantastic after 15 years so naturally I had to get Polk RT class speakers for the bedroom. The RTi4 speakers did not disappoint me one iota. However, I did compare them with my RT7 and the RTi4 could not match the openness and spaciousness of my RT7 because the RT7 had a 7-1/2 inch driver while the RTi4 speaker use a 5-1/4 inch driver. In other words, they sounded like small speakers which they are. Still, the RTi4 speakers would make excellent bedroom, college dorm or surround speakers. I would not recommend the RTi4 as front speakers in the living room...except for people who are on a tight budget. A great starter 2.1 system would be the PSW505 and the RTi4 which will set you back about $240. Later, you can always get larger and better sounding front RT class speakers and you can then use the RTi4 for the rear. The RTi4 are outstanding small speakers as long as you don't expect it to sound like larger bookshelf or floor standing speakers. When you compare the RTi4 speakers to other small speakers in this price range, then these are the speakers to get.
This cooling pad may look and feel flimsy and cheap, but it works great! It's smaller than my 15 inch wide screen laptop, but it doesn't bother me. I actually like how compact and flat it is compared to some other ones. The fans are really quiet (I can't hear the fans at all!) so I would have to periodically put my hand under the laptop to make sure they're both working. I've had it for almost a month now, using it at least 8 hrs a day and there hasn't been any problems with it. It's a simple cooling pad that serves its purpose pretty well, I'm happy with it!
Although this trasmitter is larger than some on the market it gets superior reception/transmission with minimum static. I have this and I bought my wife an itrip. When we are in her car her product continually experience static, whereas, the roadtrip by Griffin only gets static when you are driving between cities at which time you simply change the channel/station to find a better signal. Additionally it is a dock and a charger. Great Product.
The desk works great in a recliner. The side shelves are wonderful. The problem is storing it when not in use. It's big and awkward and doesn't fold. I would recommend it if you have somewhere to store it.
I have a very specific need when searching for earbuds. I suffer from tinnitus, and use my mp3 player to provide masking sounds (rain on a roof, say). So I need the buds to 1) be comfortable for long periods. 2) STAY IN! 3)provide at least reasonable fidelity. 4) block outside noise. 5) allow me to sleep with them on, i.e., not feel like a golfball in my ear when I lay on my side. These buds do all that, plus they sound good when I am listening to music. And they were not outrageously expensive either. A good purchase for my needs.
I was skeptical, but this card actually made a noticeable difference in the image quality from my HTPC. I kept going back and forth between this card and the DVI one and am happy with the decision I made. I would have preferred to use 1366x768 (assuming the DVI card would support it) to be closer to the native resolution, but 1280x720 looks just fine and with this resolution I can cut down on the number of cables running up the wall by using the HDMI switching in my receiver.As others have said, install was super easy. I have a 720P 42" 9 series that is wall mounted. I didn't even have to take it off the wall to install this card.Here are the steps I took to get everything working properly.1. Moved the component video card to slot 3.2. Installed this HDMI card in slot 2 (it has to be in slot 1 or 2 according to the included instructions).3. Hooked up the cables (HDMI from HTPC and DVD to receiver, then HDMI from receiver to plasma).4. Switched primary monitor in HTPC from VGA to HDMI(resolution automatically detected 1280x720).5. Setup Receiver to output all signals at 720p.6. Adjusted the pos/size on the monitor.7. Removed all my (now redundant) optical, component and VGA cables after confirming everything was properly working through HDMI.Piece of cake.The nicest thing about this card was being able to replace many cables with only a few. Inexpensive (under $10) Monoprice cables (3' and 6') worked great for me.As you should realize from other reviews and information online, make sure your plasma supports this card and that you install it in slot 1 or 2 as stated in the included instructions.I am completely satisfied with my purchase and because the picture quality was improved and exceeded my expectations, I gave this card 4 stars. I realize that most people take away stars for faults, but that isn't the case here. I suppose for $60, I would have given it 5 stars...
This is the best and easiest little navigation system on the planet. Easy to use and easy to own. You don`t need to make monthly payments either. This is the 2nd NUVI that I have bought now both cars have one in them for when every we need them. Either driving or walking.Thank you GarminLarry Davis
My router worked fine for about 3 months and then it suddenly stopped working. Couldn't detect the network at all even though I could find other wireless networks in the area. Be fore warned, Netgear will not let you return a defective product after 90 days unless you PAY 2$ a minute or 30$ total for tech support. So dont depend on the &quot;3 year warantee&quot;.
This is just basic CAT5 cable, that has nice quality end connectors. The flexible coupling on the connectors is a nice addition. Does its job.
Work great but i purchase two of them when i turn one both move so had to return one.New Security Man Panbase Remote Control Pan Base For Wireless Cameras Includes Mounting Bracket
The "activity" approach is great once you get used to it. There are some minor annoyances that come up here and there if you have some weird (but reasonable) preferences. For example, I use it for a Media Center and sometimes want to adjust the TV volume independently of the Media Center volume. This requires activating the TV device and then switching back to "Watch TV" mode. Since the remote is not the easiest thing in the world to navigate with a single hand, it can get a bit tedious to do that.I'm indifferent to the software. It could be a lot easier to use, but it's not terrible. I have an IT background, though, so am used to messing around with things to get them to work. It could definitely be better. I'm a little uneasy with the fact that it's Internet-based, and I wonder what would happen if the site went out of service (due to product discontinuation).Logitech should also really work on making these remotes more blind-usable. The important buttons should have different feels so that you can navigate the remote without looking at it. After about 1 year of using this remote, I still have to look at it to use it, and I can't get the hang of "reaching" certain buttons from the place my hand naturally rests on the remote.It's a pretty good Media Center remote, but it is not as good as the Microsoft MCE 2005 remote for working with Media Center functions; the MCE 2005 remote is blind-usable, which this one is not. The buttons also feel much better on the Microsoft remote.The buttons on the remote are hard, smooth, and rounded plastic. They're also quite small. They're not organized in a way that will allow you to reliably feel your way around them.They have quality control problems with this remote. When I first bought it, the "down" direction on the ring didn't work properly. It required a precise press in just the right position, and require more pressure than all of the other ring directions. Logitech was very good at doing an RMA, but now, after about 1 year, the "down" direction has stopped working on the replacement remote. I have just been browsing the reviews of another Harmony remote with the same style of navigation ring and found a similar complaint.
This is a great ultracompact camera. You just have to be sure it's right for you.PROS:1. It's optical image stabilization feature really does work, and works well. 2. Flash range is acceptable for a camera this size. 3. Boot-up time is very fast, shot-to-shot time is quick for a subcompact. 4. The 2.5 inch LCD screen is gorgeous. 5. Camera can take 6 megapixel 3:2 format pictures (great for 4x6 prints). Compare that to C_n_n's line of cameras, where their 3:2 "postcard" format is limited to a resolution of 1600x1200, which isn't even truly 3:2.CONS:1. Noise in pictures is noticeable at higher ISOs. It seems to be a problem common to all Panasonic Lumix cameras. This is only a problem and noticeable if pictures are shot at higher ISOs (400 or more), or if you print pictures out at larger sizes (8x10 or more). It's not a problem at 4x6 picture sizes. 2. There's also no optical viewfinder (only an LCD). 3. To recharge the proprietary battery, it must be removed from the camera and placed in its battery charger. 4. Finally, no date imprint picture (ie. you don't get a date stamp on actual picture, but you can tell it to print one when printing directly to a DPOF printer).
I have two (2) of these units, and they are PERFECT for protecting my 2 computers and their peripherals -- they even handle those pesky, odd-shaped transformers and mis-matched plugs without any mess and/or clutter !!The handy ON/OFF switch lets me power down ALL of my equipment when not in use -- and that saves both power and money !!The unit's many features make it a great value, and Amazon.com's low price and speedy shipping seal the deal !!
I was really disappointed with it's performance (or lack there of). It doesn't suck anything up at all (not even dust).
this has been the best most reliable device ive used yet i have an (well had an iPod video) and lets just say its back in the box i have went threw lots of mp3 players and this has been the best one yet. take my advice and if your thinking on purchasing this item do it now while supplies last
I toiled for weeks, trying to decide which MP3 player was for me. The price (I got mine minus a $50 rebate) and features like the inexpensive 40MB Pocket Zip disks, along with the awsome sound quality made this player the only choice in my eyes. Despite CNET's claim that the unit is big, it's still smaller than the Discman it replaced and not much bigger than the other players I looked at. My only complaint is with the headphones -- it takes two hands to clip the earpiece on an ear (I will be replacing them). Iomega has a hit here! If you are looking for an MP3 player, buy this one NOW!
Cable seems to work but the camera's IR lighting doesn't seem to go out very far from the camera. After reading through the Q-See website, I discovered that it's best for long runs like these to put the power supply at the camera end, rather than use the power portion of the cable to deliver power to the camera from the other end. This eliminates the voltage drop from the 100' run of the light gage power wire contained in this cable. This should be included as a note on the cable packaging for this length of cable. Otherwise, the package is a good value, since you get gender-changer adapters as well.
One thing I've learned from the reviews here is that it would be easier to weight comments if you knew more about the reviewer. I am still a relative newbie, and have progressed from an old Pentax film SLR, through the basic point and shoot digitals, to a more advanced point and shoot, and about 18 months ago I bought a used Rebel XT from a friend. I thought the kit lens was a huge step up from the p-s cameras, and was amazed by the image quality of this lens. Most of my comparisons are to the Canon 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM lens, which was the other lens I was considering when I made this purchase. I have had the chance to use both, and am still happy with the choice I made.The lens makes beautiful photos throughout its zoom range, although it likes natural light better than artificial. It is the best first upgrade I can imagine for anyone who isn't a professional, but then... you aren't really considering this lens if you are. If you do more of your shooting indoors, consider spending the extra $$ for the 28-135 IS USM, which handles low light better. Outdoors I find that this lens works better than the 28-135, producing sharper images especially when you are able to shoot at f7.1 or higher. Images are sharp, colors are true and beautiful, and this lens is capable of some stunning bokeh effects if you take the time to experiment with it. I am able to get sharp images all the way to f4.5 at 105mm, unlike some of the other reviewers here... maybe differences in copies of the lens? I'm not sure why, it just works.Having said all that, lately I have had the opportunity to spend time shooting with different lenses, borrowing from a friend who is something of a semi-pro, and I am starting to see the weaknesses of this lens. As I mentioned before, it tends to focus slowly in low light situations, and images tend to be underexposed in tungsten light. It can be compensated for once you know about it, but the 28-135 IS is easier to use indoors. If you don't mind using flash it's no big deal, but it's worth mentioning. It's also a little short for my liking lately. I'm finding I prefer to sit outside the action where my presence won't influence the shot, and 105mm is sometimes a little short for that. That's more an issue of suitability rather than a weakness in this lens though.In summary, this is the lens to get for the first upgrade from the kit lens. It works great as an every day lens, giving up only a little at the wide end compared to the kit lens, but capable of far sharper, brighter images everywhere. For the money you can't beat it. Would I replace it if lost or broken? You bet.
I've had this jump drive for over 2 years now. Works well. Easy to put my papers, music, photos, documents, videos, and other things on it.
Chicks dig this light! It gets me so much play that I barely have enough time to squeeze in this review....but I gotta share it's powerful secret to getting the ladies.Everytime I whip out my Flylight, every female within 100 ft is attracted to it's seductive glow. &quot;Hey...what is that thing?&quot; they say...&quot;Isn't it too hot to touch?&quot; ....well, you can see where this conversation will lead next....wink-wink!
I am a 23 year-old, newly married college student that is fascinated with modern technology. I purchased the KDS-50a2000 about three months ago and my wife and I actually AGREE that this has been "THE BEST" purchase we have ever made. I researched HI-DEFINITION televisions and the competing technologies for about 6 months before deciding on this particular TV and have enjoyed every moment of its use. I was a litte sceptical after reading a few reviews from the "TV finatics" who can find flaws in near perfection, but I took a step-in-faith with SONY. Not only have our movie nights cuddling on the couch turned into a much anticipated event, but also our X-Box 360 past time has been revolutionized into an awe-inspiring event! The detail and vibrance of color is amazing. Not to mention that we pick up about 40 more channels on our Time Warner cable sevice, 4 of which are in HD with no extra charge. For the price, this television is exceptional! I didn't know what I was missing before this TV and I don't think I could ever go back. Actually, I am quite sure I couldn't.
Function: 5 stars, but with one point off because some buttons are too close together. I have small hands and still have trouble with the black buttons being too close to the up/down/left/right ring.Setup: 2 stars. Swimmingly deluxe -- at first. The "Web wizard" gives you the illusion of a smart, brief and simple programming process. Alas, it didn't work. I had to spend more than a few hours learning to navigate the user interface and eventually had to program each button individually. For example, I wanted to add the Roku/Netflix device. You first have to select a category from: Television, Amp, Cable/Satellite box, Video Recorder, DVD, Music Player, Game Console, Music System, Computer, Home Automation, and Misc. Which one? Well, there are 3 to 10 subcategories under each of these -- more than 50 altogether -- none of which is clearly valid. Taking a guess, you then select a manufacturer name from a long list. Not there? Try again with another subcategory until you find it.I finally found Roku and then had to type in the model number, which it recognized. It would have been much more efficient is this case to either (A) choose Roku from and All Manufacturers category, or (B) simply have a Search function on manufacturer or model number. (The Logitech online Search for Roku produced zero hits.) My next device was the Western Digital WDTV HD Media Player. I couldn't find it. But somehow -- don't remember the steps -- I was able to type in the model number, got the response Not Recognized, but nonetheless it actually had the list of WDTV buttons. I was later able to map them one-by-one to the Harmony. This took about an hour of experimentation involving unplugging the Harmony, trying it with the device, rinse and repeat.In my opinion it's very confusing and awkward to navigate the Wizard for a non-obvious device. Part of the WDTV device process actually involved the "learning" capability where the Harmony reads button presses of the WDTV remote. Maybe this is how is was able to finally recognize the actual remote. If so, then this simple quick method should be available at the outset: point the remote at the Harmony, press a button as instructed by the Wizard, repeat until it has enough data to identify the given remote. The Logitech online support and forums were of no help: I did a WDTV search, found a forum page but did not have "permission" to load it even though I was registered and logged in. Strange.Ok, now the devices - - TV, DVD, WDTV, Roku, Receiver - have been added. Next step (not obvious at first) is to define Activities. For example, select Play DVD from the list. That went fast, as obviously the TV, Receiver and DVD devices must be used. But, once again, I had problems creating activities for the Roku and the WDTV. The problem is that you are presented with a preset list of activity types that essentially lock your options regarding Devices. I was never able to create an Activity for the WDTV player that didn't also require the Roku.A problem here is that when you create an Activity, the Harmony assumes that when you start the Activity all the specified devices must be powered ON. IOW, pressing the TV button turns on the TV, Receiver, and Satellite box (but if any one of them is already On it skips it -- very proper). But when I want to play the WDTV it tries to power on the Roku. The Web wizard does not let you delete Devices from the list it generates. Maybe there's a way but I couldn't find it.Now you have your Devices selected and Activities created and (re)named. There's still all those buttons to deal with. I have 5 remotes to be mapped onto a single Harmony. For example, when playing a DVD I normally use only about 5 TV buttons, a dozen or so DVD buttons and about 8 Receiver (audio) buttons. These easily map to the Harmony. I used the default settings that the wizard created for the DVD. I then set up the 1,2,3,...,0 buttons for most of the audio and TV video buttons. Since the black buttons around the ring are very close to it I nulled some of them out.It now works very well and I love the Harmony. It just takes a lot of time to individually do this remote-button to Harmony-button mapping and you have to do it for each Activity. In summary, it's a discovery process to learn how the Wizard works and how to customize the buttons. Logitech has a huge database of remotes but some of them are hard to find, especially with no Search function and a capricious categorization scheme. Lots of trial and error for me.Finally, it would be very helpful if there was some way to PRINT your list of button assignments.
The only reason I haven't returned this item is that I bought it bundled with other Belkin products that worked for me.The TuneCast II is perhaps one of the biggest wastes of money out there for your MP3 player. I tried it in my car... I am unable to get even *marginally* acceptable sound quality no matter which radio station I use. I tried Belkin's "Best Station" web page and none of their suggestions worked. Maybe I would need to put this device a foot away from my car's antenna for it to work -- but that's a bit impossible given its cord which is a few inches long. This little gizmo would be great if it could transmit with more power and actually work. All I get is broken-up music full of static. I own a different FM transmitter I bought maybe 10 years ago and that one works much better. Don't buy this unless you can duct tape it to your radio antenna.
This one does not fit S110 at all. This one does not fit S110 at all. This one does not fit S110 at all.
Installed this card in minutes including all the software upgrades available on the Adaptec website. Instantly hooked up all the existing USB peripherals and all worked just fine.Hooked up a USB 2.0 peripheral and experienced the high speed transfer rates.Bottom line? Nice card from Adaptec, well worth a slight premium over cheaper models.
The cable works great. It is inexpensive and effective. I have no complaints about it. I would recommend this product to anybody.
I have used quite a variety of point and shoot digital cameras over the years and for not much more money this camera is infinitely better than all of them. I really appreciate the size and quality feel of this camera's construction, the intuitive controls, and all of the included accessories (Leica lens, lens adapter, lens hood, etc). I was able to figure out the controls and start taking great pictures within a half hour of opening the box.As a novice but "improving" photographer, I love the adaptability of this camera. Many light conditions can be overcome with just a few tweaks to the settings. The shutter speed is also a godsend as compared to the Canon point-and-shoot models. Just hold the button down and the rapid-fire shots pour into this camera. I am also absolutely thrilled with the battery life - hundreds of pics on one charge! This is a crucial improvement over the older cameras that absolutely devoured AA batteries.On the downside, this camera is bigger than a point and shoot so carrying it can be an issue. Also, the internal memory is a joke, so I recommend that you buy a 2 gig memory card immediately. With that card installed I can store well over 500 high quality shots.Basically if you are a no-fuss user, set it on simple mode and take a lot of great pics. If you are more advanced and take the time to figure out ISO seetings, you can set up some VERY good shots with this camera. I would never call it the be-all end-all digital camera but you will not find an equally good set of features without spending hundreds more. Highly recommended!
As promised - as delivered!Absolutely no hastle transaction and product delivery!Highest Marks!
I own the over-the-ear Bose headphones as well, but when I loaned them out to a friend for an extended trip (SE Asia), I decided to purchase these for a couple Chicago - LA flights. What a great surprise to find out they work as well as the Bose, are almost as comfortable & well-made, and cost WAY less!
I've owned the Printer Dock Plus Series 3 for about 6 months, and found it to make better prints than I could get from my Canon 960. So I sold the Canon. The Canon inkjet inks dried up if I didn't use the printer for a month or so, and the ink cartridges were $12 each. The Kodak inks do not appear to dry up over extended non-use. So I'm saving a bundle on replacing the expensive ink cartridges. I did keep a 8 year old Epson ink jet just to print 8x10's, and I go on Ebay and buy the cheapest color cartridges that I can find which is about $10 for the color and black and white cartridge. It works great for the short term school and work reports.I teach digital camera classes at the local schools, and the Kodak Easy Share software editor is universally despised and loathed. Don't install the Easy Share Software, and if you have to install it, go into the settings and make sure it doesn't run at start up. You don't need the software if you are just printing from your camera. Once this software is installed, it is programmed to automatically try to copy pictures from anytime you insert a device such as a USB, CD, DVD or another camera.If you want to use the dock from your PC as another printer, you can just hook it up via the USB cable and install the PRINTER DRIVERs. You have the option of NOT installing the EasyShare software editor. Once this is hooked up, you can just manually copy photos from your camera's memory card to your PC via a USB card reader, and print 4x6s from your favorite photo editor.If you are looking for a photo editor to print from and do simple things like darken and lighten, and red eye correction, then use Google's Picasa. It is free, and has a terrific user interface, and you can easily print from Picasa to your Kodak Printer once the printer is attached to your PC via the USB cable.The prints are perfect, fast, and durable, and I have never had a problem with the print quality. However you must order the 160 pack of paper from Amazon which will get your price per print down to about 25 cents a print. Amazon has the very best deal on this paper.
Sound of Koss portapros is truly remarkable. Great sound for any price! My one complaint is that they are a little heavy and not quite as comfortable as I would like. Works best when clips on side of each headphone are pushed back for loosest fit. Also, wish the headphones were a little more portable. They don't really fold up as small as I would like. Lest I sound like too great a critic, I would purchase them again. In fact, I sent my son-in-law a pair for Christmas.
I ordered this tripod for a birthday gift for my wife. I read the favorable reviews and decided to give it a shot. I was very pleased when I took it out of the box. It is a sturdy package yet lightweight enough to make it a pleasure to set up and use. The tripod contains all the bells and whisles that the casual photographer would want and need in a tripod. The locks are positive and you can use any type of camera, from my 35mm film camera with zoom lens to the small digital. The digital video camera works on it as well. They even added a hook to the underside, between the legs to attach a weight for extra steadiness when photographing in wind or at slower shutter speeds. Nice touch. Another nice addition is the convenient carrying handle. My only qualm, Amazon.com, is that since I only needed to order this single item, and it was $[...], I missed the free Super Saver shipping by 1 penny. That cost me about [...] bucks in shipping costs. I won't take a star away from this nice tripod for that, but just be aware if you order one from here. Combine it with something else for free shipping. That aside, I highly recommend this tripod.
I have the 80gb Generation 5.5 iPod with video. I have had it for about a month now, & every time I have ever tried to play a video it would play for about a second, then get corrupted & freeze. When I go "back", trying to get to the menu, the entire iPod then FREEZES & no matter what you do it is completely unresolvably FROZEN until it runs out of juice and you plug it in to recharge it. This is pretty awful, since this is undoubtedly shortening the life of the battery considerably. Worse than that, the only fix anyone online has had for me so far was "Wait until the battery dies and then recharge it & it'll be fine", which I was - you can imagine - less than pleased with hearing, since I'd figured that much out frustratingly on my own. There has to be a better answer than that, or I'm going to feel pretty ripped off.
This was a gift that the recipient asked for, but my choice of this particular brand was based on personal past experience, as I have been pleased with this product before when purchasing for myself. Very economical and long-lasting recordable CDs; great for making mix CDs!
I put it on the camera when the camera was first opened & that's where it lives. It's a lot easier to wipe dust (or that indavertent findgerprint) off of this filter than off of the parent lens. Since most digital cameras aren't affected by UV, the filter is primarily for lens protection. It's is still an effective haze filter for daylight shots too.
Noticed a bit of static when shifting sources, and it seems that there is a bit of signal degradation as a result of the switch.
Unfortunately when I bought this it was not PCI express. I thought itdidn't matter. I learned that before it wrecked my computer though so that's good. So before you buy this make sure you have the right system requirnments.
What can you say? It works properly and reliably and the price is good. I've had it a few months now and it always works--no hint of poor connection.
After dorking around with ...flatbed scanners, I decided to fork out for the Epson 1240U Photo scanner. For a few bucks more, I got a LOT more scanner. This machine is remarkably fast. It needs only a few seconds to warm up prior to the first scan. After that, it zips right through every image the instant it's asked. The image sharpness and color quality is usually top notch as scanned. Little adjustment is necessary and if so, one or two buttons can be clicked to perform instant outstanding corrections. What's cool is that, if desired, there are many customizable settings to play with if the defaults aren't to your liking. Or you can go the one-touch route which offers clickable choices for what you want to do. I've had zero problems with it. The setup was quick and easy. I wouldn't bother with any other scanner. Bottom line, I get top-quality images in seconds. No more plodding through minutes of repeated warmups, scans and manual image adjusting.
This scanner is great, my husband loves it! It is small enough to carry around with you. With the volume up you can actually hear it over loud voices, even young children!
I've had this TV for less than two years, and I'm on my second bulb.
Ayep, this is an improvement over the Lian-Li BS-01 and goes readily into any Lian-Li case that supports one. However, if you're thinking of fitting this into a early PC-60 case or similar, you are going to need something like a Lian-Li W-65BP side panel or your going to be cutting a hole through your current side panel. Something not all of us are quite so willing to do.
It worked fine for about a year and now ports 3 &amp; 4 stopped working. I'll probably buy a different brand next time, maybe Netgear or 3-Com.
I just purchased a Compaq Presario SR2170NX last week. The Vista software will not allow me to continue an online course I was taking and is incompatible with other applications I was using with XP. I loaded the updates and patches the website said would fix my problem, now the computer says that its D:Drive is full. I just bought this thing and have not even started loading software on it yet! I've had the same problems others have described with the computer locking up for no reason and have had to pull the plug. Don't buy this computer. Spend more for a quallity product.
This is a great little camera that I've had for years. Takes wonderful picutres. My husband has an Olympus SLR and this takes just as good pictures for hundreds less. I love that it's small enough to carry in my purse. Controls are easy to understand and use. I've used for indoor, outdoor, night shots and action shots and I can rely on the Canon S70 to take the perfect picture.
rilli a goody goody camera i luuuv it soo much.
HDMI cables at Walmart, Bestbuy, etc. are $25 to $50 for the same quality as this one which was less than $3. Wow why buy anywhere else.
Cable delivery top quality sound and video. Just as good as the $80 dollars cables I've seen.
I replaced an older Sony rear projector to get HD. Everything is similar, and up to Sony standards. The picture is great, and the set is capable of 8 inputs. I can't talk about tuner performance, because I'm running directly from a DirecTv HD receiver via HDMI. The sound is not very good, however. If you are serious about listening quality, you should hook this set up to an audio system. Originally, I wanted a flat screen, but this is soooo much less expensive. If you can stand a set that is about 17" deep, this is a great choice - and the price keeps coming down - and Amazon ships for free!
I heard how great Tivo is, but I never expected it to surpass the hype. I was a busy graduate student without time to watch the shows I wanted to see when they were on. Tivo's Season Pass function literally changed the way I watch TV. I can see all the shows I want to watch whenever my schedule permits, and I don't even have to keep up with when they come on. Tivo gets them all for me. I've also discovered new shows I never would have thought to watch. And the pause function is great when you get a phone call in the middle of your favorite show.
The case is great. The nylon is heavy duty. I'm glad to have a nylon case, instead of the new fake leather. The little removable 8 CD holder is okay. I guess it's nice to have a removable item, but at the same time, if I'm going to buy a case this large, I'd rather just have another page in the case. Plus the removable case is barely held into the sleeve area by a tiny piece of velcro. That won't last very long. And as another reviewer mentioned, the sleeve opening is facing down when you hold the case by the handle. It would have been more secure if the sleeve opening were facing towards the handle, but who knows how that would have looked design-wise, so maybe that's why they made the opening facing down. But overall, no problems and I like the case. I gave 4 stars just because of the removable sleeve that is not really that secure and I would have rather had an extra page in the case in its place.
Works so well you don't even know it's there. Very convenient to manipulate the iPod directly from the radio control panel. The radio panel only has an 8-character display, which is substantially less than the iPod screen, so there is an inherent limitation on what you can see. Still, it is very convenient.
This is a nice gadget for accessing data from an HD that will not boot up, HOWEVER, the"Coolmax SATA and IDE-USB 2.0 Converter" is a much more stable item.
This is exactlty what I wanted. They were very easy to install; though there are lots of extra parts. I have sony speakers with my home theater system. On the back of the speakers is a threaded hole that I was able to bolt these monuts to. It did not take very long at all to get all four speakers mounted.
The wg111 wireless connector is a handy little device. We use it to connect a laptop to our wireless router about 35ft away in the next room. The connection is reliable though not terribly fast. The only real downside to the wg111 is that it does run fairly hot, which is likely why its speed is limited. I purchased mine from Amazon after "testing" one for a few days from the local box-store retail place. (I got the connector at half the price on Amazon.) I do have to say that the newer box-store model ran much cooler and a little faster. It also came with more current software so after I returned it and installed the one I purchased on Amazon the current software was already installed. It installs fairly easily and the included software to monitor the connection is pretty self-explanatory. If you need a reliable, low cost solution this is it.
This finder scope worked great and was super easy to use, but it did not last six months. The on/off knob started to fail after just three months. It became rather flaky and I would have to fiddle with it quite a bit just to get it to come on and stay on. A few months later, I could not get it to turn on at all. The knob is rather flimsy and I am not surprised that it failed. My telescope was still under warranty so Orion sent me another one free of charge, but if (when) it fails again after my warranty expires, I will buy something else.
I'm not needing a lot of sound...mostly wanting some quiet background music while reading, traveling, etc. But you can barely hear with this speaker.
Works fine on short runs. Unfortunately at about mile 6 on a day that was about 75 degrees it fogged up and couldn't read the screen at all anymore.
This lens has a very useful focal range, is fairly compact, has a decent minimum focus distance, and has image stabilization. Everything you would want in a good walk-around lens, basically. Unfortunately it just didn't sing for me. I wanted it to be better than it is... I guess it's because I'm spoiled by owning some L glass and great third-party lenses like theTamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD Canon Mount AFA007C-700.I do a lot of product photography, and in the small space that is my home studio I'm constantly running up against the minimum focus distance on the Canon 70-200mm lenses. The Tamron 24-70mm works well enough, but sometimes 70m isn't quite long enough to get the perspective that I'm after. I can switch to prime lenses, such as the Canon 100mm macro, however I thought that this lens would be a good all-around compromise, since it covers more focal range on the long end and focuses pretty close. Not quite close enough, I'm afraid. It has a little section at the end labeled "macro", but that's a joke. The closest focusing distance is approximately 19.2 inches (50cm) and the Max. magnification is a mere 0.19x. My Tamron 24-70mm, on the other hand, focuses as close as 15 inches (38cm) and has a Max. magnification ratio of 0.2x even though it is not labeled "macro". The Canon 28-135mm didn't gain me any ground in the area of close focus while giving up a considerable amount of image quality.Speaking of image quality, it is only moderately good and when you're used to shooting with high quality glass it's a disappointment. The image stabilization is an earlier generation and so it's not as effective as today's IS. I just couldn't see myself accepting the drop in quality to gain the additional focal range. You can see that this lens doesn't really hold its value as the resale price for used is considerably less than the price for new. It's currently selling used for only about 60% of the new cost. Compare this to most L lenses which hold their resale value much better, usually demanding 90% or more of the new price. On the upside, you can easily pick one of these up for around $250 here or on the 'bay and try it out if you like with minimal risk.Released in 1998, this is now showing its age. This, or something like it, would be a great candidate for a Canon remake. I hope they consider it because there are not any other full frame lenses to choose from that cover this particular range. There is an EF-S lens with a very similar field of view range, theCanon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameraswhich is an exceptionally good lens. If you're shooting on a crop body, definitely skip this lens and get that one. If you're shooting full frame, save up for the Tamron 24-70mm or the Canon 24-105mm f/4.Happy Shooting!
Tri-X has been around in one form or another for a very long time. It is Kodak's most popular Black and White film, which probably says a lot right there. It's not the sharpest or finest grained film on the market, but a lot of people like it's &quot;Look.&quot;My recommendation is to rate this film no faster than ISO/320 if you want decent shadow detail. Many prefer to rate it at 200, but that depends on what developer you're going to use.
Like most other reviewers said, this antenna works better than I expected. I can pick up one VHF channel (4/6 bars) and all local UHF channels (6/6 bars for most channels). My house is about 20 miles from the main TV tower farm in central Iowa and there is another house totally blocking my direct line of sight to these towers, but this antenna works like there is nothing in-between my house and the towers. I even picked up a remote station in a different direction about 35 miles away from my house. Over in all, this thing should have received five stars from me if not that it came missing one screw for mast installation! I ended up just removing the whole back rack and screwing this antenna directly onto my outdoor sidings using two wood screws. Make sure you find your studs with a stud sensor before you screw them in. I found this installation more stable and less noticeable than putting a mast on my roof.
Very happy with this DVD player. Only reason I did not give 5 stars, biggest down side: No power button on the remote control. Wouldn't stop me from buying it again though. The screen is very clear. Picture can easily be seen across the room. The 2 headphone jacks are great; the battery play is quite long, in fact I have yet to run out of battery before I was ready to stop using it. Just came back from 30 days of travelling and was pleased to be able to plug this player into AV inputs of various hotel TVs and enjoy my DVDs! MOST IMPORTANT this Toshiba SD P1900 plays every DVD I have given it! -/+ R, -/+ RW, burned on PC, copied from TV whatever. Very pleased to recommend.
I'm with Adelphia and despite the D-Link modem being on the approved list of modems, the local technician states it is always a problem getting this product to recognize their systems. After two weeks of hassle, I'm getting a Motorola.
This is really not for a 4gb or 8gb it is more for the 120gb zune. Perfect for storing all your cords & zune in car or under seat in car. Very durable case and great pockets for storage.
yes thes are very good subs thay hit very hard and sound clear so far thay seem to be a really good quality sub i LIKE THEM ALOT THANKS
Based on Dr. He's review, I bought this monitor. Even though I paid almost $100 more than the other 22" Acer LCD monitor, I would say that the extra cost is worth it. The Acer LCD is a 6-bit TN panel (probably all 22" panels in the market nowadays are 6-bit TN panels) lacks the accurate color depth I need to do photo editing. The difference in color rendering is visible in casual side by side comparison.Since this item is sold out from Amazon, you can also consider HP LP2065. Do not be discouraged by the 1" small in size. It is 1600x1200 with almost 10% more in pixels which means more detail. It is also a 8-bit panel and 4:3 aspect ratio, perfect for photo editing. There is a $40 rebate till end of April 2007.I have taken notes from people who had problem with the power switch. I will make sure that I push that button as lightly as possible. Thanks for the warnings.
This is the first 100 cd changer I have owned, and it's overall a great product that I am happy to own. I was able to hook it up to a brand new ION turntable using line out with no problem. I also use this cd changer with Harmon Kardon receiver from 1974 with no issues.Entering the text for cd labelling is a bit cumbersome which is understandable considering the remote. This changer has every feature you'd want.Perhaps the best thing I found with this cd player is that it plays highly scratched CDs that other players won't play.
I purchased this monitor to replace a 17&quot; that I've been using since 1995. I spent quite a bit of time researching monitors on the web and this monitor consistently got high marks; one of the popular PC magazines gave it a &quot;Best Buy&quot; recommendation. Set up was a snap and the driver CD was not required for Windows XP, pure &quot;Plug-n-Play&quot;. The picture is crisp, due to a high level of resolution and a bright display -- one of the brightest I've ever seen (the Magic Bright feature is very nice). The monitor supports a number of resolutions and is capable of very high refresh rates, so there's no flicker to tire your eyes. Overall, I'm very pleased with the purchase.
Programming this radio is very difficult. There is nothing logical about this process or the manual. Turning off the alarm functions are even more confusing and I'm not sure why they are even included. Battery life is very poor. Even though the batteries are rechargable the maximum life is two days. To make matters worse once the batteries discharge you have to reprogram the radio and don't loose the manual you won't get too far without it.
This was a great upgrade for my aging Power Mac 1.6 GHz. These are getting harder to find and more and more expensive.
This is fine for use with a laptop or some set-up where the USB port is close to the mousing surface. We had to get a USB extension cord so our 3-year-old could use it on "her" PC (one of our old ones, which she's claimed). Once we took care of that, she loves it.
I had a specific need that was met in a timely manner with a new in the box product. Good Job!
After using it for 3-4 hours, I think I made a mistake.Pros:Drag-and-drop is slick and easyDual puropse (w/the JumpDrive on my keyring)Small form factorStandard batteries (not proprietary)Cons:Volume not loud enough (have to re-process mp3s before I load them)Earbuds are low, low qualitySound quality is marginal, even at 320Kbps w/good phones (or on my Bose system)Navigation is confusing at best, silly at worstIt does not remember the last song it played - starts at the beginning of the playlist on power-up.Needs clip, pouch, lanyard, etc.I wish I'd have paid a little/lot more for another brand of MP3 player. It's a decent stop-gap solution if you need something very economical and already have a JumpDrive Sport. It's a lousy solution, in my opinion, if it is going to be your only/primary MP3 player.
Not enough voltage for my Dell Inspiron E1505 and my battery is new but it won't charge the battery. Maybe that's why it's so cheap.
I bought this gift for my granddaughter and was surprised at how cute it was. I thought about saving it for myself. She is going to love itttttttt!!!!!!! I wish I was four..
Sub-woofer died on the second day... Best Buy was zero help. 1000 watts my eye. No way can package this is such a poorly ventilated box.Good luck getting it fixedQ
I've been wanting an LCD flat-screen monitor for some time, but I kept putting off the purchase since they're so expensive. But a few weeks ago I decided to get serious and purchase one for my Windows98 system. I looked at the reviews on CNET and Amazon, etc., and at first I decided to purchase a VP151. Then I learned about the new 150m. It was a difficult choice, but I eventually purchased the 150m; so far, I'm delighted with it!Installation wasn't completely smooth, since I ran into the usual so-called &quot;plug-and-play&quot; problems. Despite years of experience with this sort of thing, I always find that reality never quite matches either the printed instructions (in this case, half a page from the large, multi-lingual manual) or the Windows98 screen instructions. This was slightly more annoying in the case of installing a monitor, since a monitor is REALLY important, to say the least!Nevertheless, once I rebooted a few times and tinkered around with reported-to-be-missing files, eventually I got things working. From this point on, everything seems great.The display is BRIGHT (perhaps even too bright -- I've taken to reducing the intensity using a setting in my video card driver) and, as advertised, viewable from quite a large range of angles. The unit is reasonably attractive, and seems more-or-less mechanically solid.I installed the included &quot;PerfectPortrait&quot; software; this allows me to easily rotate the screen display 90 degrees to see full-page display. &quot;Full screen&quot; might not be quite the story if you take into account the screen real estate taken up by your application's menu bars, etc. With Microsoft Publisher, for example, I find that I need to zoom out to the 90% setting in order to actually see the entire page. By some stroke of luck, though, this 90% setting seems to render the page almost exactly to scale.The display seems a bit less mechanically stable in the rotated configuration; sometimes it lands at something more like 88 degrees instead of 90. But it returns to the horizontal position quite accurately, so this is OK with me.The built-in speakers are fine for general use. I compared them with somewhat larger stand-alone speakers that had come with my Sony Vaio 526, and I decided I could live with the built-in speakers.Anyway, I've been up and running for about two days so far, and I'm quite happy with the VP150m.
We are very pleased with the speakers good sound reproduction.Excellent for travel,I can listen to my music anywhere.
I needed to print some color materials... high quality... went to the local copy shop and the per page cost (2 sided) was over $2.50. Knowing I needed to print a thousand copies, I decided to look for printers! This printer does an excellent job for everyday printing, business graphics, and photographs. The consumables are about $0.15/page (Xerox says $0.08/page based on 7% coverage). The management tools bult in are top notch, and the power management keeps the machine ready without consuming too much power. The LAN connection makes it a perfect addition to our wireless household network.
This is one of the smallest full featured Hi8 camcorders Ihave used, yet seems robust. I like the 20x optical zoomand the option to use very high (990x) digital zoom. A remote is a feature I miss for TV viewing and transfer. Buy a larger battery.
The Sony DSC-S50 may not be the cheapest digital camera you can buy, but it certainly has to be one of the best. The USB port makes loading your pictures on a computer really easy. The controls and menu layout are similar to the Mavica, so if you have used that camera then you already know how the menu system on this one works. The small size and storage capacity are what sold me on this camera. As noted in some other reviews, a viewfinder would be nice, because if you are taking pictures outside, it can be difficult at times to see the image on the flip-up screen. But those are about the only drawbacks to this camera I can think of. I have taken most of my pictures at the lowest resolution, and even then, they are still EXCELLENT pictures. I even posted a picture of a book cover on ebay, and you could read every word that was printed on the book cover. I used the Macro mode and it worked great. I have used a Kodak and Mavica (not owned) in the past, and found the Kodak to be OK, but it isn't in the same league with SONY. I also have to give AMAZON a plug here too. They gave me great service, shipping costs were reasonable, and you save at least $50 or so compared to a typical retailer. This camera comes with a 4mb Memory Stick and I bought a 16mb for additional storage capacity, and I would definitely recommend getting at least that. They are a little pricey right now, but I'm betting the price will drop in the future. Overall, this is a great camera and you won't be disappointed if you buy it. Don't waste your money on off-brands.
Let me start off by saying this. People who are writing negative reviews about having a hard time with signal strength need to take into consideration more then just this wireless adapter. Your connection strength also comes from the router (the thing broadcasting the signal) your trying to connect to, not just your adapter your hooking up to your computer to receive the signal. People may not be realising it has more to do with how close you are to the broadcasted signal and how powerful it is then just what adapter your using. If your neighbor 2 houses down has a wireless router that's broadcasting a 250 foot signal and your trying to use it to get on line from 300 feet away, yes your going to have a hard time getting a connection with a good speed.Ok, on with my experience with this adapter. :-)A few months ago I bought my son and daughter a desktop computer for them to share. It is located in one of the back bedrooms of the house and so it's not near our cable modem located at the front of the house. I have Linksys router hooked up to my main desktop computer's cable modem so that my husband can also log into the Internet wirelessly on his laptop (which has a wireless card in it). My kids love going to the Nick.com website and the NickJr.com website and playing the free children's games they have there for free online, but couldn't do it on their own computer because it did not have a wireless card in it. So I ordered this wireless adapter to attach to their desktop. Inside the box there was a booklet with instructions for computers with Windows Vista and also XP & 2000. I used the Vista instructions. Basically the whole process took under a minute to do. I inserted the driver disk, clicked install, clicked yes to the user agreement and then plugged in the adapter to a USB port. Then it automatically found any nearby connections and told me to chose the one I wanted to use. That was the whole thing. From that point on the computer was online and the Internet ran just as fast as our desktop and laptop located in the front of the house! Very simple, no big learning curve and the adapter is smaller then a deck of cards. It even has a velcro patch attached to the back so that you can mount it to your surface so it doesn't slide off.
Recording and playback quality are fine (has Sharp Super Picture). It has a very fast rewind speed. It has a feature similar to memory rewind which stops at zero (Auto Zero Back). Index Search (called DPSS) is always useful.Sharp is highly rated by Consumer Reports for VCR reliability.I don't like the Front Panel display. It's yellow, small, difficult to read and unattractive. Thankfully, There is on screen display.Like most recent VCR's, it is very small and lightweight, almost like a toy (5.1 Lbs.). It has a bad habit of changing from channel 3 to 2.To reset the counter to zero, you must press the cancel key.Why JVC and Sharp rename their features and buttons to make learning more difficult is very strange.I used to love the old Panasonic models with Commercial Advance and the LP recording speed (I had three models with these features) but those features are now gone. Commercial Skip is far less useful but this VCR is pretty good and worth the money.Manuel A. Calcagno
Fraction of the price fir the same quality of name brand hdmi cables. I couldn't be more happy with this product.
"this is hands down a wicked radio" thats what i have to say i had this radio for a year and it was flawless the default screen on the radio and disc screen is a tad boring but to must distracting and good for you anyway only bad part is the radio is discontinued and it will never see navagation :( but to make up for it the DVD screen quality is great!
Had no problems with DVD playback.. photo_jeff's review says he had problems with DVD Playback. the problem arises only when you connect the dvd player to the TV via a VCR. It is the copy protection on the DVD that causes the fluctuation and has nothing to do with the dvd player. try connecting your dvd player directly to the TV..
Does everything it needs to do. I haven't really checked the difference when it come to UV but I would much rather have this get scratched rather than my lens.
Can`t give any good points on this one. Other than I was using one of my rewards cardsto pay for it.Not much cash invested. Never did work well. Had to use an adapter for my headphones. The earbuds that come with anything are a joke.Within 2 weeks I had thrown it in the trash as it quit playing.
I order this router 2 weeks back. Easy to setup but problem started after 3rd day. No signal so i have to reset again. Then after 2 days again wifi stopped working. Called Dlink Support and helpdesk guy was helpfull and again he reseted the router. But again after 3 days it stopped working. Now returning back this router and ordering LinkSys WRT 400N.
The Vmoda earbuds make for decent in-ear phones at a reasonable price, but compared to similarly priced headphones, the bass is loose and overpowers much of the mids and highs. Otherwise, they're attractive, seem to be reasonably well build and the cables don't have excessive microphonics like some other sets. Mostly the audio quality is sub-par, even in this range of headphones.
gps is great and easy to use the only problem I had was with the suction cup it melts to the windshield here in florida and is hard to release.
At first, i had doubts about the media player because i have never heard the name "Cowon" before(And it was a present for my boyfriend, so i wanted it to, well, not allow it to be a load of "garbage" as one might say.) After reading the other reviews, i decided to take my chances...And i must say, that i am proud that i got it :D The sound was amazing, although the F.M. radio can have a bit of a static, ( but everything would be fine under the right connections)The only thing that i disliked about this media player is that it does not have speakers, and the pen was put out badly (The pen was the size of approximately the size of a dollar coin, and triangular in size, with no slot to store it in) On the other hand, it IS touchscreen so the pen was optional to use.Overall the media player was a great buy, and my boyfriend loved it.He said that he was about to get something similar from SAMSUNG before.The Samsung cost more, and had less features.After getting it for him, i have to admit i got a bit jealous, and am considering on getting one myself =]Another BIG PRO would be the battery life... 50 HOURS?!?! lols that is great for people that forget to charge their electronics once every few times.The visuals on the screen is also amazing, along with everything else. Long story short, i baught the Cowon D2 4 GB Portable media player (Black) for my boyfriend, and it was a great buy :)
I've had pretty good luck with Brother printers. Okay speed, good print quality, last awhile. Drum units are expensive though. Once it's time to replace your drum, almost cheaper to just toss the thing and buy a new one. Buy a new drum, or spend an extra $30 and get a new printer with a new drum, new toner cartridge etc...hmmmm, tough choice.
I bought this for my daughter 4 years ago and she like it the first time but now she hates it now because of the battery. The battery rans out very fast. It gets down one for 30 seconds and when I delete her pictures, it deletes it by iself. Even we go somewhere far away it rans out. This is a horrible product!
I have an HP laptop customized HDX16 premium series with vista 64bits and the firewire port that came included doest'n work with my presonus firestudio proyect, make a lot of distortion noise, i was very upset about it for my investment in the customize laptop that doest'n work fine, my main goal was and is to have a movil recording studio or use it for live performances too, but this firewire ADS 1394 expres card " save the entire show" ( for me) works with no complain just plug and inmediatly recognize it, im very happy cause the customized laptop runs beautyful with it!!!!p.d sorry for my english...... anyway
This cord combines with the Plantronics HW261N Headset to provide connection to wireless home handsets. I bought it to use with my AT&TTL88102 DECT 6.0 handset. Together we get great, clear sound. My husband has difficulty hearing and he loves this combo. If you are looking to connect a Plantronics headset to a particular phone, give them a call and they will tell you the right cable to buy, and most importantly its part number so you can find it on the Internet and purchase it.
This was a gift for my wife, but she is yet to try it out on her rings because she is a little skeptical. It must be because the box has Japanese all over it and we're not used to seeing stuff like that here in America. Don't worry, the directions are fully in English...and actually have nice little drawings in the directions. I first tried it out on my glasses. Wow...I had DIRTY glasses...green stuff in the eye-piece and almost stained yellow lenses. This little beauty of a machine cleaned it all off! (and didn't take any paint away from the frames). Against my white shirt you can only see the slightest hint of yellow, while before it looked almost brown.So just now I tried cleaning my wedding band (which has two small grooves). This machine is so cool. You can SEE the dirt rising off your item! It's kind of gross to think of how dirty your stuff is, but really satisfying to actually SEE it get cleaned.The buzzing noise is kind of a pain for my wife, but I'm like, "if it cleans well...it's worth it." She agrees.The reason I went with an Ultrasonic cleaner was because of a jeweler in a mall that used one and how awesome it cleaned my wife's engagement ring....bling bling. He said he uses a small amount of "Mr. Clean" in the water as well. I've yet to try that, however...but probably will in the near future.I give two thumbs up.
I really like the form factor of this camera, because it's quite small and has some very nice attachment options (laptop clip and desktop monitor mount). Unfortunately I found that the image quality left quite a bit to be desired. Even at 320 x 240 resolution, there is extremely noticeable aliasing of straight lines, and the overall picture quality is very grainy. In addition, this camera performs extremely poorly in low-light conditions, much worse than the older Xirlink IBM PC Camera (no longer produced as far as I know) which I am currently using. Finally, the focusing feature seems to be a poor joke at best, with hardly any noticeable difference made before and after attempting to focus it. Or at least that's how it appeared, through all the graininess.
We bought the Canon SD400 for a trip to Peru last year because of it size and features. We loved it! Unfortunately, it now lives in Mexico as it did not make it home from our last trip. So, we repalced it with the SD800 IS. We love this one even more! The size is still great even though it is a little bigger. The wider angle lens is one of the main reason we chose it because we also shoot alot of in door photos. The 7.1MP's more than make up for the slightly shorter zoom IMHO. With the extra battery and leather case you are go to go around the world.
I'm an Olympus loyalist, and purchased the 710 for my daughter at Christmas, but she wasn't pleased with it. Her friends have this A710 that she's used and became comfortable with it. So I exchanged the Olympus for this Canon and now she's in heaven. My personal take on it though....too bulky for fitting in a pocket; not very compact. The menu buttons on the camera weren't obvious ('course, that's what manuals are for). Didn't have a flip-around screen (nice feature for kids). The memory card only allows for about 7 pictures, so plan on spending some serious coin to upgrade your memory. It's a good camera, you won't have wasted your money on it - just not my first choice.
I put these in my boat last summer and I am very happy that I spent a little extra on quality speakers. In the open air while boating you need to crank the volume so the music can be heard over engine and wind noise, these speakers do very well and sound great.
I bought this case the day after I got the tungsten e. Do not use the built-in flip cover that comes with the palm. The flip cover ACTUALLY SCRATCHES THE PALM. I found that out the hard way. Other people complain that they can't get to the stylus or power button with this case, umm there was a piece of foam inside the packaging to prop the palm up inside the case. The foam puts pressure on the palm so that it doesn't rattle around in there, it also makes accesing the stylus and power button a cinch. Use your heads people. The case is very sexy looking being that it is sparkley aluminum, and it is slim and sleek, adding barely no weight or bulk to the palm. I think this is a great product that serves it's primary purpose to protect the palm, as well as adding a sexy look to an already sexy looking handheld.
What do you want me to say - it's a cord. but it works. just buy it and quit reading reviews.
I love this cool looking i-skin. I tend to drop things often. This is the perfect protection for my ipod mini. It has nice grips on the side, as well as protection for the screen and click wheel. It also has little holes in the back, so it doesn't overheat. However, I do have a hard time to shut it off, sometimes, because of the clickwheel cover. But as far as sliding your finger on the click wheel, that works fine. The cover is very thin.
This product is great. It handles faxes with ease, prints quickly and makes easy work out of copying. I am extremely happy with the quality of the product as well. We are an office of about 25, and someone is always doing something with it, so we have spent a lot of time using every aspect of the brothers capailities. I highly recommend.
Kensington 33120 FlyLight USB 2.0 Notebook Light (PC/Mac) is a very useful item for someone that not only uses their laptop in dim lighting, but makes it easier to see darker keys on the keyboard. I am very impressed with this purchase.
We bought some of these for my daughter. We were a bit disappointed that they were not very loud. But, overall, thought them good.The she came complaining that the left speaker was cutting in and out. Sure enough, she had moved them around enough that the wire got crimped right where it goes into the housing. I removed the screws and opened the housing to rewire it past the broken spot. To my surprise I found that only the top of the two "speakers" was wired! I felt cheated.The Creative website doesn't have this product listed anymore but some hunting around found this product page: http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategory;=28&product;=12209&nav;=technicalSpecifications Please note that the description documents that they have "Dual Driver Design: One active micro driver & one passive radiator" Nice. Still feels deceptive to me!So, OK speakers if you don't want any real volume in a large room. Bad design to think you are getting two drivers per speaker unless you check the fine print!
They sound great,perfect for your 7.1 Home Theater where you need side speakers.I bought 3 pair and loving them, very smooth and life like sound
On my first MSPro duo reader it worked for a month, but constant use of it PC starts detecting it as UNKNOWN USB device.bought a second and the same problem, used it 8 times before it bricked
This is a big disappointment. An earlier reviewer complained about this same issue 5 months ago. I can confirm they are still shipping fans with the wrong screws! This a waste of my time - I will return it immediately.
Buen reproductor mp3/wma, tiene radio, se puede utilizar como grabador, el display viene en vario tonos de colores, el volumen no es muy alto pero se escucha bien, trae cd de controlador, manual de usuario, la tapa queda un poco floja, trae audifonos y bater&iacute;a. Buen producto para los que por primera vez quieran tener un reproductor de mp3 portatil.
I have installed dozens of home and small business networks (wireless and wired) and have recently started using this router as my 'standard install' for homes. I have been very happy with the setup (the netgear wizard in the web-based interface is dead-easy and makes life much simpler than it used to be). The rest of the web-based interface is very familiar to anyone that has set up a Netgear device in the last few years.I have had no problems getting UPnP (for game consoles), WPA security, and custom DHCP ranges working (some of the things that a few of the reviews mention problems with).The most complex network I set up with this guy consists of him, 3 additional WPN802s to fill out coverage throughout the (large) house, a combination of 5 wireless and 6 wired devices (laptops, desktops, game consoles and network printers), PLUS a separate industrial-strength router providing a separate secure subnet for a home office. This setup has been running very well for weeks now with no problems.For the price, this is the best router out there for pretty much any home setup in my opinion.
This radio puts out such good sound. The tuning of radio is so easy to turn dial and get a clear station.
I bought this product was simply because the review had lot of satisfied users and less complains. After using it, I think it's a good product.this is easy to use, easy setup. connection is fine. I use BT, and the download speed is also good. Only one complain, regarding to all those lights blinking on the router, I have no idea what those refers to. There is no description or a short note inside the package. As long as it works, I'm satisfied!
This cable works fine, and no issues with sound quality. The cable is flexible and relatively thick, and the contacts are of very good quality. The only issue is with the high shipping charge.
Works well when it arrived - The cable guy said I had to buy their 6' cable for $150.00 - said NFW!!! - went to amazon and read the reviews -I will buy from you again - THANX!!!
I bought this for my avchd camera in places where a large tripod just would not go (cruise ship) and it worked perfectly. The attention to design detail here is great:1 - feet are beveled to keep it level on a flat surface2 - all 3 legs extend (amazing in a tripod so small)3 - sturdy - enough to hold much more weight4 - lens allignment stud compresses when used with non-camera gear like audio systems5 - Best for last - small enough to get onboard a flight with a TSA agent soing through your bag of gear. I had another small tripod like this that folded 3 different sized legs together - that one looked like a gun in x-ray and got my bag open every time - with this, all legs are equal and it looks like a tripod - goes through xray without a hitch.Would I change anything? no. It's fine the way it is. I even used it to secure my marantz PMD-661 recorder on a helicopter flight with the seatbelt of the next seat over. The PMD-661 has a tripod mount underneath and with this I made a secure position that allowed me to see the vu meters during flight.
12 x 14 x 10 inchesYou may want to get a longer cable, like a few feet if you want to hook it up to your home theater.This will make it right next to your laptop a foot away.
Honestly, this is the second MP3 player i've owned (still have my Zen 8gig microphoto) and I absolutly love it. I was all gung ho about the iPod. my cousin has one and i thought it was awsome, but I figured, id go with something different. I have absolutly no complaints at all. All I need a player to do is organize my music how I want it, and play it, and it does just that.Sure the wi-fi feature is off, but like i said, its a starting point. Nothing else has that (that i know of), so no reason to cut it down. If I remember correctly, the ipod was sort of boring when it first came out as well. And to compare this first gen product, to a first gen ipod or zen, would be crazy. I love the navigation, the clarity of the pictures, and everything.And something else peopel may not seem to be thinking about (I see a lot of you have multiple ipods), instead of having to buy a whole new upgraded player (version 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, etc) I think microsoft may just decided to let you download the upgrade.. just something to think about.
I completely understand that if you buy a 2GB storage medium you never get the entire 2GB of space, but this disk seemed to fill up way beyond even the half way point?Not sure what went wrong there.
Fantastic product. Easy to follow instructions and perfect for my installation. I was able to adjust my projector not only in depth but in height.
Poor Quality product. Long lag time between plugging in the transmitter before it is recognized and the ipod starts playing. Froze up on me several times and would not respond. However, the main problem is the signal tansmission is very weak and low quality. Has static and hiss regardlesss of how close I get it to the stereo and antenna, my scanner on my radio would not even pick up the station. And we only have about 12 radio stations in this part of Alaska, so background interference was not the problem.
I actually like this a lot better than the highly revered 50mm 1.8. The main reason for me liking this one over the 50mm is the because of the focal length on the croped sensor DSLR's. This seems to be a much better walk around lens for candid shots. The 50mm is a little too tight for me, but it is great for portraits. I plan on putting this little guy to good use. Yes the focusing is loud...very loud, but it gets the job done. And for the price I think next to the 50mm then this is Canons second best budget lens. I never thought I would choose a prime as my go to lens. I thought I always wanted something that varies in focal length, and sometimes that may be true, but more times than not, this is my go to lens.
I recently purchased a laptop and missed the desktop mouse as I feel that it makes navigation a lot faster. I love this mouse. It's small to carry, fits a hand comfortably and the fact that the battery life is extremely long is a plus. I would recommend it with no hesitation.
So, my bad for ordering too quickly, but the picture is wrong here. The VGA connector is the female, the DVI is the male. Do make sure this is the connector you need! So...off to buy a VGA male to VGA male now....
Just a few days after buying the Otterbox, I took a wave in the bow of my boat. Everything got soaked, including my Otterbox. The iPod kept playing, and was dry as a bone. A must for boating!!
Okay, I'll be brief. I built my first stereo amp from a kit when I was 12. I have bought and sold audio gear as a hobby/job all my adult life (I'm now 50). I bought two of these to use as a stereo pair. They are FABULOUS!! High quality drivers, speaker case meticulously crafted. Weight so heavy they can be stood on end without fear of tipping over. The dual 5 1/4 in. woofers extend the bass to a nice low level. In short, there is not a center channel on the market at close to $179 that can match these. They have been discontinued by Wharfdale which is why they are so inexpensive. Go for it!
This is one of the best printers Epson ever made. Ink is relatively cheap. Print quality is very good. No problems at all for this printer.
Sounds ok, but I get a lot a interference where I live. There's a constant hiss even when the sound is coming through. Plus, the sound quality is inferior to even cheap wired headphones.
Finally I found a boombox that runs off 12V car battery. Now I can play it in my camper with great base and sound. I just wouldn't want to have to carry it to far tho. It is heavy. But the sound makes up for it.
This is terrific for holding your tripod stable, and allowing you to move it easily. Here are my pros and cons for this product:Pros:SturdySteelEasy to lock tripod legs inFolds and easy to storeMake moving tripod around a breezeGreat for panning shots over super-smooth surfacesCons:Don't try moving shots over anything bumpier than smooth glassWish wheels had a little more give so that every bump isn't transferred to the camera; maybe something like urethaneThe price changes are all over the map!That's about it for the cons, but not being able to do panning shots is a big disappointment. However, the portability *almost* makes up for it.In summary, get it for its construction, but be careful about the surfaces you want to roll over while shooting. Your videos will look like you're nervous.
Item listed on Amazon was not the item received. Returned the item and received a full refund. No hassle other than having to mail the item back.
I ordered this memory card with the purpose to replace the 4 GB I am using. It works fine and I have enough space for mores pictures and videos. For this price, I am fully satisfied.
I had thought I would buy the Nikon slide scanner but I was cautious because of the reviews and the ability to only handle one slide at a time on the $500 scanner. Then I tripped over the Epson "film scanner" (I was searching for slide scanner) and saw all the positive reviews. The product came very fast (in a huge box surprisingly) and has worked well from day one. One curious trait is that if I select auto dust removal, it sometimes removes the eyes from people - very bizarre. When I turned off that option, things worked fine.
Great Camera. You won't be disappointed! I bought this camera new years ago. I still have it and I am thinking about buying a second as a spare. The video is kinda small but the pictures are incredible. I have sent some pictures in and had them blown up. They looked so good I could not believe it was a digital camera. This camera once sold for $600.00. The dock works great also. Kodak keeps its software updated. I just downloaded the newest update yesterday.
I've had Tiffen UV protection filters on my lenses for a couple of years and have been satisifed with them. Sometimes, there have been reflections in my photos, and recently, one of the UV filters developed a small scratch near the center (where else?). When I went to order a replacement, I looked at reviews of other UV filters and saw several people recommending more expensive multi-coated filters. (I'd thought this Tiffen was multi-coated, but it's not.) So, even though it was [...], I ordered a "Sigma EX DG 52mm Multi-Coated UV Filter" [...] It arrived today. I compared it with my Tiffen and immediately ordered two more of the Sigmas.When the Tiffen catches a reflection, it looks like a reflection on any smooth surface: bright and noticeable. When the Sigma catches a reflection, it looks like a reflection on a camera lens: dark green and much less noticeable.Most of the time, it probably won't matter, just as, most of the time, my inexpensive little pocket camera will do about as good a job as my good DSLR. It's for the "rest of the time" that I bought the expensive camera... for the once-in-a-lifetime pictures. The better equipment captures them better, and in this case, the price difference is only [...]
Ive owned this camera for several years. It takes very good pictures. Very high definition.It will take more than 1,800 pictures with a 2GB sd card.Im sure there are other digital cameras out with more features, but this one works great for most applications. Like I said its very high resolution. Always works great for me.You can also record video with it! Although I have a Sony Camcorder for that... but you do have the option to record video as well. Works pretty good as well. I almost only use mine for taking pictures, and for that it works great.I also purchased two more batteries that came with a charger as well, because I lost my charger in Las Vegas several years back. Now I have 3 batteries, and a great charger as well.I bought the charger and two batteries here on Amazon for around $9.Great price... yes I know this review is supposed to be for the Kodak EASYSHARE C763 - Digital camera, but FYI, you can also get TWO MORE BATTERIES AND A CHARGER for this camera for under $10 as well!Like I said, it will take more than 1,800 pictures with a 2GB sd card. Three batteries and 1,800+ pictures to take, you can take pictures all day long! If I want to get a great picture of a specific scene / thing, Ill take like 30 or more for slightly different angles, then find the best few and delete the rest once Ive downloaded them on my computer.Also, downloading to your computer is EASY, no software required, just insert the SD card into your computers card reader and drag and drop them on to your desktop, or into a folder youve created.easy easy easyI really like my camera, it has never failed me or let me down. It takes great pictures with no lack of quality. I am not a pro photographer, but for everything Ive used it for it works GREAT!Two thumbs up!If you can purchase one still, do it, it works great!hope this helps, happy picture taking
Unless you plan on only watching brand new dvd's with this you should buy something else.Seriously, If a dvd has a slight scratch/scuff this piece of crap will freeze up and not play it.I can take almost any dvd that this will not play and it will play fine on my x-box.
It is annoying to have to take the case off and get it back on. You need to do it everytime you want to charge it and put it on its holster or it won't fit on. The case ripped after a day as it is not durable or easily reusable. I recommend buying another case for sure and regret buying this myself.
I bought this bag some time in Dec. of 2004. I use it to carry my Inspiron 9100 laptop. As those of you that also own that machine, you'll surely know the weight of the 9100.This bag has many compartments. The laptop fits perfectly into the "sleeve" that fits into the bag (as seen on the 3rd picture when you click on "see more pictures"). However, there's another "sock" like padding cover that does not fit a 17'' laptop no matter how you try to fit it. I found no use for it. The padding inside the bag is still sufficient even though I couldn't fit the extra padding.It seems that this bag runs into a poor design with its shoulder strap. Although the bag seems like it is made to carry a heavy laptop, the strap has very little reinforcement. It ripped at the center of the strap where it contacts the tip of your shoulders. That part of the strap is made of stretchable foam material. The material adds comfort and a little more support on your shoulders (hence they claim it feels 35% lighter). The only problem is, this type of material is not strong enough to with stand the weight a Inspiron 9100 + the power supply and not to mention anything else you would like to carry to work with you.To sum it up, I wouldn't recommend buying this if you have a heavy laptop. Maybe the owners of the newer Inspiron 9200 can find good use of this bag. If you own something like the Inspiron 9100 or XPS, don't bother. If you continue to read the other reviews, you will notice that I'm not the only person who experienced this problem.
I use this contraption on my 5D Mark II and it works great. It really is a simple device so there's really not much to say. I like the feel of it. Wish the cord was a bit longer but that's a small thing.
I own a Nikon Coolpix 8800 but is often more camera then I need and very cumbersome. I needed a compact to take on vacation and the Casio Z850 seemed to have everything I was looking for. I used the Z850 sparingly and had it less then a month when the lens froze open, a week before my overseas vacation. Casio Technical Service seemed to know immediately what the problem was, and told me to send it in for repair. Disappointed I wouldn't have use on my vacation, I did expect it back by my return. A bill was waiting for $135 before they would fix the camera. Customer Service blamed me for the camera failure. After a lenghthy discussion, Casio agreed to review my complaint. It was 2 weeks and several phone calls before they decided to fix the camera under warranty. Heed the warnings on this camera. I was aware of similar problems from other reviewers, but discounted them. If you get one that works, it's a great little camera. If you get one of the lemons, be ready for an unpleasant experience with Casio.
Previous comments lamented the lack of Mac software to download maps to the Street Pilot. There is now a Mac software solution called GPSy &lt;http://www.gpsy.com/features.html&gt; that works with this GPS and many other types.Excellent GPS with advanced features; only 4 stars for 1) moderately complex interface and nonintuative destination programming, and 2) making Mac users pay for an extra map-download program on a $600 product.
I needed a decent sized surge supressor / power bar with a plug that leaves the lower outlet available for aNetgear XAV5001 Powerline Network Adapter. POWERLINE AV 500 ADAPTER PH-NIC. 1 x Powerline, 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T Network - 500 Mbps. In the past I've had to get a side-mount appliance extension cord and then hook a power bar to it. This lovely thing, however lets me just plug directly into the wall, and run the power cable off whichever way I like!Pro:+ in most respects, a normal good-quality power bar+ rotating mechanism for plug works great, no problemsCon:- Mostly just worry. It works great, but seeing anything electrical that pivots like this makes me suspicious :)This thing is great, and solved a problem I had. I expect to get more of them in the years to come!
Hello, I bought my Sony HDR-FX1 about a month ago from amazon.com and let me just say that this camera is amazing. The resolution, when on a computer is 1920x1080. That right there is enough to sell the camera! Its great for me because i work with CG and CMI, the higher the resolution, the more accurate you can be. This is also great for blue/greenscreening as the high resolution, and the amazing color. There are several different modes to shoot in (all are customizable) you will mostly want to make sure you shoot in Cinemaframe30 or Cinemaframe24 because it will look just like film. You can also adjust how much color is allowed in, standard it is at "0" but you can up the color so much that its more vibrant then most movies. The new willy wonka movie has broad, powerful colors and this camera can easily achieve that. I would talk more about this camera but im out of time (great DOF). So dont get stuck in the Canon Xl2 fad where you pay 3,000 more dollars for a crappier camera.
Great Price, fast shipping and did exactly what I needed and expected it to do. The only thing it didn't do was pick my winning lottery numbers, oh well, maybe next time.
We have a ton of DVDs and we were running out of space. It was especially bad because of big DVD collections. We have all 22 disks from the old 'I Spy' TV series for example, which by itself took up a foot of shelf space. Then I saw these Allsop DVD albums. They are good looking, so no problem with having them in your living room, and can reduce the needed space by about 5 to 1. 40 DVDs can take up to 2 feet of shelf space, but the Allsop albums compress that down to less than 4 inches.The guy who reviewed them and said they pop open bought a different product. He said his cases stored 64 disks. These store 40, and I have crammed them full with 40 disks and inserts for each one and never have they popped open. If you have lots of DVDs you can buy big expensive furniture or you can buy these. It's no contest.One hint. If you are going to store series like we do, you'll want to put in inserts to tell you what episodes are on the disks. You can just take the insert from the original case, or copy it. We keep the old cases in a box in the garage in case we decide to give them away some day.Buy one and try it. You'll probably do like we did and come back for more.
awesome compact sub. This was paired with ONKYO and Bose suurround in my media room. Awesome response and an amazing reality brought to my movies.
The Kensington 33384 QuickSeek is worth the few extra dollars. The auto seek for me is great. Take it out of the box plug it into your Ipod and it gives you the best FM station to use. No fuss. So far no static problems. For me this is a good investment just for the ease of use. The only negative is that the FM unit fits very close to the Ipod body; mine is a 30GB Video and I have to take it out of its case to connect the FM transmitter. It's small convenient and easy to use.
I bought the Linksys 4-port wireless router as I wanted to connect wireless with my laptop and my wired devices at home. I have a Orinoco silver PC card for my laptop.I upgraded the fireware of the router right away after getting the wired devices to work under the router, and after configuring the wireless parameters (e.g. ESSID), everything worked perfectly. I was able to access the Internet at 11Mbps about 30 metres away (full connection) from the router seperated by a couple of dry walls. And at a marginal connection (still 11Mbps) 45 metres away one floor down. I managed my home network so getting the wireless router up and running wasn't very hard. The entire setup took me around 20 mins and the router has been powered up since then (no power cycle) so I was quite happy with the product. One complain though -- the user guide / online help can be more helpful and is not up-to-date. There are quite a number of configurable parameters (especially the wireless parameters) that aren't documented very well, if at all. For example, the trigger ports aren't documented at all (I couldn't find it anywhere). Advance wireless parameters such as Beacon Interval, RTS threshold, etc aren't documented neither (I could probably look up this info somewhere online though as this is not Linksys exclusive). The filter feature is quite useful although it only has the blocked list, and no allowed list. IP Sec/VPN passthrough and port forwarding worked well for me.In conclusion, this product worked solid for me and the configuration parameters available are very flexible. I would have given the product a 5-star for a better documentation and a more flexible packet filter.
We keep this behind the end table in our family room next to the couch and easy chair. This stand is just great. Lightweight, firm,and nice looking. The laptop doesn't slide around (we use either my 15.6" or my wife's 17") when you shift in your seat. It's great! The *only* drawback that I can think of is that your legs will get warm from having this sit on your lap. But much cooler than having the hot laptop right on your lap! Highly recommend!
I keep this on my keychain, mainly just to move image files from my desktop (where I have photo editing) to my laptop (which is connected to the photo printer...don't ask). I've also moved MP3 files to friends' computers. It's worked perfectly every time.
Wanted a spare card drive for click! discs .... have 8-10 of these discs and lay with them from time to time... like old stuff ..... what can I say ... ???
This is a good battery. It fits properly and gives about 3 hours of battery power when the computer is unplugged. Delivery was prompt and it works great.
I use this for my Alpine cd receiver 9872 an old cd player made in 2006. At first ipod connection cable was difficult to install but once install it sound lovely but doesnt charge ipod at all.
I'm editing my review to say this is the MERCEDES of keyboards, and I hope Microsoft never stops making it. If we ever lose the PCU, I'll have two laptop screens, one above the other, and STILL use this keyboard.Can we just stop progressing so quickly -- and so far away from common sense or comfort? Keep the PCUs. Keep the wonderful ergonomic keyboards!OLD REVIEW:I love the keyboard overall, as it has some great "extra" features. These include the ability to enlarge your view easily with the Zoom toggle switch, a row of buttons to access five "My Favorites" Web pages or folders, and other Hot keys. BUT, on my particular keyboard, the H, Y and U keys were sticky; I had to take the keys off, place a tiny wad of paper on the button pad below, and replace the keys. It worked, but NOT the ideal. Also, the "Shift F7" command for the Thesaurus DOES NOT WORK. That's a bummer. But, otherwise, it has some terrific features and my fingers just float over the keys (now).
I really wanted to like the new Zaurus. When I finally got it from Amazon, I must say that I was trully dissapointed. My wife has the HP Jornada 568 and I have a Palm m505, so I'll compare the the Sharp to both.PROS:- hidden keyboard- mostly nice software, with a lot of applications built-inCONS:- screen :( It is very unevenly lit, actually has a bad dark spot in the upper right corner. Mine also has a dead pixel. The screen isn't very bright, and definitely lacks contrast. The Palm is darker, but has better contrast. I can use both the HP 568 and m505 at work without the backlight under the office lights. The Sharp becomes very dark. I basically have to run it at 100% backlight all the time, whereas the HP is on at 40%. Also, the Sharp screen seems a bit muddy.- battery power... or lack of it. The HP lasts over twice as long on one charge, with using 100% backlight. The Sharp seems to be actually worse than the old iPAQs...- it is pretty heavy and feels a bit odd in a hand. Like a small brick. The HP has a much nicer feel.- the casing has a cheap finish to it.- The software is still not very polished, with many very small buttons that are hard to hit, and cluttered. On a scale of 1 - 10 as far as interfaces go, the Sharp is a 6, HP is a 8 and Palm is a 9. It would be wonderfull if you could combine all into one...All in all, a nice first try, but I'm shipping mine back.
Unit arrived in good time. Packaging was excellent. Installation was easy. The only negative thing is that I've already had to clean the DVD player because movies were freezing in the middle of play. Bought a DVD cleaner and now the unit plays perfect.
I recently bought an mStand for my MacBook Pro hoping to have better posture and better video camera angles. Accomplished both and quickly discovered I needed an additional wireless keyboard in order to make the investment ergo friendly. A purchase I hadn't planned on. However I saw an opportunity to consolidate keyboards between my laptop and iPad.All I had to do is find one wireless keyboard to use between both devices. Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover Black for iPad 2 and iPad (3rd/4th generation) (920-004013) is an excellent compliment for this beautiful stand if you have or are thinking of purchasing an iPad.
The CD changer would not open to receive the CD's. A call to the Company's customer service resulted in their decision that it must be a manufacture's defect so it was returned to the supplier for a replacement. The replacement is in progress. Attention from the supplier has been satisfactoty.
Just bought this and have used it about a week now. Works well with decent sound and picture quality both in the house and inside the van. One minor annoyance is we keep getting prompted to reset programmed channels. We have to turn power off and back on a second time to start watching tapes. Looks like programmed channels are lost every time you unplug the box or shut off the power supply. Stupid design for something that is specifically intended for portable use. Overall, though, I'm still satisfied since price was a good deal at $94. With VCR's getting hard to find and a large tape collection, I'd say this is a good deal to get us by until DVD recorders and LCD screens become more practical and affordable.
I'm sure it's a fine adapter. I discovered that someone had plugged my network cable into the wrong slot after I ordered it.
I did quite a bit of research before pulling the trigger on this DVD player but I can honestly say I'm pleasently surprised with this product. The picture quality is simply amazing. I've had a Sony progressive scan for the last 4 years that I thought was a pretty good pic. But when you put in a movie on this player and let it do its upconversion it is like night and day. Oh by the way it can read DIVX/XVID files and has a USB and memory card slot.This is a very good DVD player for the money - Highly recommend
This is the second Brother HL-5240 I've owned. First one lasted over ten years. Decided to purchase another due to having ink cartridges on hand. Great product for the price.
I agree with a lot of people on how much junk Sony preloads on this computer. I have removed a lot of it, but there is still more to go.. I've been using this computer about 1 month and have had NO problems.. Definitely worth what I paid for it!
This microcassette recorder is just the right size to fit in a sportcoat inner pocket. With the external microphone jack you can clip a super sensitive mic on the pocket lip. With no auto-stop, there is no &quot;pop&quot; at the end of a tape, but you must turn the tape over to record on the other side. Operation is very easy, even in a jacket pocket, because the record button is easy to find and press, as when placing or removing a paper from the same pocket. So much for descrete recording. Fast forward or rewind is easy because of a separate slide switch. Pickup is good within 15 feet, fair beyond, with the internal and external mic provided. Selectable mic record level for close and distant recording. Specialized mics are available. Overall, a very well designed recorder for varied applications. Be aware of descrete recording laws in your state. For lectures, I recommend the GE model with auto-reverse.
My husband and I recently bought this bag to take on a trip to Mexico. It was perfect, fit our video camera, small digital camera, Canon Digital Elph, 2 lenses and all the chargers and accessories we needed for the trip. Plus, the tripod!! Also my husband used it for his carry on bag which was helpful given how tight airport security can be these days.I totally recommend this bag to someone who travels with several different pieces of photographic equipment.
I got it for my daughters amp so she could plug in headphones. I wasn't sure what size I needed exactly but read a review that said they used it for that, so I figured it would be the same. It did fit fine and works. Shipping and everything was good, I dont' remember how long it took, but was about what I expected.
We just got our Nuvi and so far , so good. It is small and compact, good speaker. The screen picture is great. It was a toss up between this is and the 350 - the only differenct being bluetooth. Since we happen to have one of the phones compatible we got the 360 - not much price difference between the two either. If you don't have a compatible bluetooth phone go with the 350 to save a few bucks. We looked at a lot of GPS systems and really disliked the ones that were bulky , the Nuvi is sleek and small, very nice product.
again purchased this to use with standard direct TV DVR rx. Feed through the 18' chase pipe and worked with out issue. Only used for about 2 weeks then upgraded to HDMI and HD RX through out the house. Product seemed of good quality and will use for the DVD play possibly if I don't upgrade it to HDMI also.
It was a great price, and they work just fine in our printer. No complaints at all.
SD700 is a great camera! A bit pricey but the best point and shoot photos I have seen. If you are looking for a great camera to throw in your pocket on vacation this is it. Super fast when you need a quick snapshot and the photos are great! I have taken 200 photos with flash over the past few days and still have not charged the battery. It seems like the screen has been turned on for hours while I am trying to learn the menus but the battery is still going strong. Very impressed with this battery! The screen is very clear and crisp. Redeye reduction light is annoying to the photo subjects but the photos have no redeye... Image stabilizer works perfectly. Photos are crisp even when moving the cameraBeware; this camera is larger than the rest of the ELPH family but still very small. It is also very heavy (but feels really solid in your hand). Like most cameras this small it is hard to take a picture with one hand (unless you're a kid, they have small hands and have no problems with one-handed snaps). Plan on setting down your coffee to use this camera if you're a big guy.
After four days with this unit, I have to say that I feel like a beta tester. Yes, the hardware works. But the software support is so buggy, feature-deprived and aggravating that the unit is unusable.In transferring a video tape, the audio and video were massively out of synch. WinDVD Creator pops out of record mode at the smallest glitch in the tape. Yes, I searched the registry and changed the value of &quot;Warn when no video&quot; to zero. The next time I booted, the value was back to 1.This would not be a problem if I could use the unit with my Pinnacle Studio 8 software, but the Plextor driver is so unlike any other capture hardware's driver that other programs 1) do not even recognize it or 2) crash when the Plextor device is selected.WinDVD Creator is unstable, buggy, and lacking even basic features. One cannot add a fade-out to the end of a file! They are only allowed between clips!Who woulda thunk a Plextor product could be bad??This has been a very disappointing experience for me. I hope Plextor reworks the driver and make it compatible with real-world video editing programs. Vegas? Pinnacle? Sonic? Adobe?
Even though the screen is quite small the pictures are quite clear. This device is not made to view large group photos but works well with individual or average family size groups. Battery life is not as good as I would like it to be but it charges quickly. Very neat little gadget for the person that seems to have everything. Well worth the purchase price.
I haven't bought this yet ... was close to one-click then noticed the dimensions say "12 x 20 x 16". Can anyone advise if this is correct? I have only 16" between cabinet and counter so I am thinking this must be an error? I will check back on reviews in a few days then maybe I will one-click my self a new CD changer for the kitchen.
I am an independent home theater installer and I recommend this remote for any user that is not home theater savvy. Set up is easy, use is easy, and the remote does what it is supposed to do.
Bag is fantasticI am dissatisfied with speed of transferring product to Fedex.Bought overnight on 12-30--they didnt get product to Fedex till 12-4 or so.
I drove my wife crazy spending several weeks worth of nights researching which GPS to buy for my upcoming elk hunting trip in Colorado. After reading several reviews on Amazon about Magellan and Garmin, I decided to focus on Garmin, especially after my old Magellan stopped locking on.The price of the Venture Cx immediately jumped out at me. As did one of the Amazon reviews about buying the Venture instead of the Legend Cx. So I started comparing features of the various units on Garmin's website. Should I go with the Legend or Vista or Venture, or spend another $200+ on a top of the line GPSMap 60CSx? I soon realized the Venture Cx had ALL of the features of the 60CSx except an altimter, compass and the new top of the line SIRF II chipset/receiver. So I figured I would buy the Venture Cx and try it out hunting in the dark timber and deep canyons of the West Elk Wilderness, and if I kept losing the signal I would return it and upgrade to the expensive 60CSx.Well, needless to say, I am back from my week long hunt and was blown away that the unit never lost a signal in the deepest of dark timber, and I mean deep! Sometimes it would jump around a bit as you walked, but it always corrected itself in a second or two and never lost the signal. Before I left I bought a 512MB micro SD card for $15, the US Topo for $75 from Amazon, loaded the maps for the area I would be hunting, and I always knew where I was and even what road I was quading on. My other friends all had GPS's but not the mapping kind. They were also blown away by the mapping accuracy and how quickly the unit would start up and acquire a position, even in the dark forest. I kept the unit on most of the time as I hunted so it would leave my track in case I wanted to back track, and I still have 2 of 3 bars on my rechargeable NiHM batteries after 7 days.So, bottom line, if you want an incredibly feature rich, mapping GPS, don't waste your money on the more expensive Legend or Vista Cx, nor the top of the line GPS Map60 CSx. Go with the bright easy to find yellow Venture Cx, buy your own USB cable (or use the one that came with your digital camera like I did) and buy a higher capacity Micro SD card (the Legend Cx only comes with 64MB), buy the US Topo from Amazon and you are rockin and rollin for geocaching, hunting/hiking in deep dark timber, and turn by turn navigating around your home city and the USA.
The unit is underpowered. Works well if the antenna on your radio is right next to the irock. Otherwise, its like picking up a weak radio station. I'm not sure if I'll have any uses for a device who's range seems to be less than a 6 foot cable.
I pay a little more than other albums available because this one is lasting quite a long time under repeated use. I continue to purchase this same album because I have tried others and this has the quality I am looking for.
I found the sound with these to be good under ideal cirumstances, with an excellent seal. Without a tight seal within the ear canal, they are not great, as is true for all in ear phones. It was difficult for me to get and maintain this tight seal, and I tried all the different earpieces. I also found them uncomfortable for any length of time. I finally gave up and got over the ear phones and they sound amazing for half the price.
I challenge anyone to find a better built pair of speaker cables at 5 times the price.These cables add all the refinement one could possible hope for when putting the finishing touches on a high-end audio system, especially one where the speaker cables will be visible.
All these sites are selling the wrong product for the new PS3 Slim The cable should have two differant size plugsPS3 HDMI Cable
The 430EX II represented a serious upgrade for me. While I do a lot of photography, most is using natural light. What flash photography I have done has been with flashes that were slow to recycle, tended to be too hot, etc.My observations so far are that even bare bulb this flash makes for great images that aren't blown out and ugly the way typical on-camera flash lighting tends to be. Exposures have been right on. The recycle time for me....is perfect. I like the metal foot and the levered lock seems obvious and a much better system than having to screw the flash on.I'm glad I bought this flash, and will next be purchasing the 580EX II.
This lens sells for over $250 at camera shops and on sony's site. It is a great lense for your sony SLR camera for both the casual or professional photographers.
These speakers are a big improvement over the built-in speakers on my laptop. They are not to large, but provide excellent sound. The AC adapter block is considerably small, a surprise for multimedia speakers. Headphone jack is convenient too. Bass, mid-range, and highs are all good. Don't be fooled by the 2 watt rating - they sound like 10 watts or more! They are definitely worth it for any user who needs a simple two-speaker system.
Great product works exactly as intended. The picture is still clear through the filter within an acceptable field of vision, and starts blacking out exactly at the angle you would expect it to.I've used it for hours with no problems with my vision, a nod to the quality product produced by 3M. I bought another brand for a second monitor and was extremely disappointed in the competitors quality, so i ended buying another 3M filter for my second monitor as well.If you don't want prying eyes watching you work, I would recommend this product - 5 stars
I have had the Calypso (actually 2, one for me and one for my wife) for over a year now and they both work great. I had a problem with one when I first received it. It died after only a day or two. I had to send it back to Clarion to have it replaced which they did, but I was without the radio for like two weeks. Since then, I have had no problems. I think it is worth the money if you want a good radio. I wound up buying the Sirius lifetime subscription because I am confident the radio will last a long time!
You can get the same results from a 1300Ma computer/digital camera ac adapter for a third of the price.
This product also works great to hide power cords (not a lot of them) across walkways. I had a lot of cords, so I used a surge protector with outlets and bundled up the extra cords neatly under the furniture. This product is a little flexible, so if you need a slight bend, it works well. We had gray tile, and it matched extremely well.
I stay with B&W for their high-quality filters. Why put poor quality glass in front of the fine optics in your lenses?
Bought this for my 7 year old grandson and both of us are very happy with it. Looks like new and runs great. They even did a system upgrade at no extra charge, which was a nice surprise. Delivery was better than expected. I will definitely do this again when my other grandson is ready for his first computer.
I got the PowerBook battery fast and safe. It works fine, and after 6 weeks of use (and 14 cycles) it still has the announced 4200 mAh. So I'm happy :-)
The booster didn't fix my problem but it's not the booster's fault. The Comcast signal is intermittent - not continuously weak. Took the booster to the cabin and it improved the over-the-air signal. The cable that comes with the booster should be used for the power input. Use RG-6 quad shield for the signal.
Great product at a great price. There is no difference between my 6 foot and this 50 footI use it with my projector to watch football in my back yard. It is awesome
More than capable of supporting my RB67 Pro SD w/ 500mm lens, a 400 geared head and a few accessories. Very stable with a "pleasure to use" leg system. Excellent quality and finish. If you don't mind the weight of this unit, especially getting to a field location, this is a must have.
I've used this Linksys AP in many applications. Extending my wired network to wireless with one of these APs is almost brainless. The new wizard does the trick especially. The price is still a bit high compared to an AP+router today. Not sure why but because I know this product works, I don't mind paying the price.
Love it, best new toy of the year! charge lasts 24 hrs, 250 songs storage, easy to use!
I bought this receiver for my Jeep because I replaced my stock radio for a single DIN deck. But this product does not fit at all. The packaging even says, unlike the description online, that it's for 2005-2008 Chrysler/Dodge/Jeeps. But I didn't have any problems with returning it.
I've had my D70s for about a year now, haven't regretted it for a second.The controls are laid out logically, with everything to hand. The dual control wheels make adjustments fast and accurate. I personally love the optional grid overlay, I have no excuses for horizons that aren't horizontal. The wireless flash system is great, though you have to buy an SB-600 or SB-800 to get the full benefit. This camera is bigger and heavier than the D50 and D80, which in my opinion is a positive thing.
1.5 years ago, I bought a 17&quot; planar with 3 dead pixels from DELL, unacceptable, returned. Then bought another 15&quot; planar LCD with 1 bad pixel, unhappily accepted.This Cornea is simply PURE! Can not find a single tiny dead pixel! Good quality control! Nice picture too.
Before we installed a Tivo, my little boys used to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings. Now they watch Nova science programs. Before we installed a Tivo, we were held hostage by our TV. All conversation stopped once a favorite show began. Now we can pause a program to explain things to our children or share related thoughts on what we're watching. We block out channels we don't want our children to watch. We fill our Tivo's memory with educational shows. We have two Tivos now, and we'll never go back to letting our kids watching straight network TV again.
I have bought many of these recently. One at a time. They work perfect. I like the shorter stack for easier storage. Now for those that are smarter than me, please dont use the little plastic disk as a convient separater for sorting disks. I did and then I forgot to look at both sides of the dvd before installing in my dvd recorder. The plastic disk turned my recorder everyway but loose. I now have a new dvd recorder.
I bought this for my husband who stays up late playing video games. Now I can sleep and not hear him. It is GREAT and he loves the comfort and surround sound on it.
Good quality, just the right length for my needs. Not much more to say about a cable. It gets the job done.
I found that the Stratus TK1 works much better than i expected given the mixed reviews. I found it quite easy to self install myself, it took a little over a half an hour. The reception is great where i live, no blank spots except near trucks using CB Radio. At home (i also got the home kit) the reception is twice as good. I also have internet access and can play it while i am at work. Programming with Sirius is wonderful and will get better when the XM stations become available to us. Worth my birthday money.
My car charger for my Garmin stopped working, so I bought this one to replace it. The plug in the back is bigger than the original, but fits fine and works perfectly.
I received the Belkin armband for my Nexus, and love it. The only thing that I'd change is that it's difficult to remove the Nexus from the armband when I want to.
I was excited to find a case that showed the natural look of the ipod nano (2nd generation) but added the extra "bounce" that a silicone skin provides. This case is a nice cross between those objectives. It flips open for placing the nano into the case (or removing it) and so far retains a tight fit (it has been about 3 weeks since I purchased it). The clear top cover protects the whole front of the nano while allowing full functionality of the pinwheel (it is slightly less sensitive because of the covering but still quite functional). The case also comes with a lanyard (to wear around the neck) and a carabiner clip.The biggest downside for me is that the opening for the earbud jack is not large enough for allowing access to other headphones with a larger plug (which seems to apply to most other headphones I have seen). In addition, the clear cover is not particularly scuff or scratch proof (think of your plastic CD case and how it responds to friction), but mine still looks great. If you are used to using your nano in a cradle, it won't fit while in the case (I've not used my nano in this way so there may be exceptions).
I am former owner of the Logitech DiNovo, and it was junk. The Microsoft Elite is awesome. Some reviews say that there is no indecation of when num lock or caps lock is on, that is wrong, it tells you when you turn it on or off right on the screen. The keys are soft and incredibly quiet, the mouse feels great and the buttons are soft and quiet as well. All of the &quot;hot keys&quot; at the top of the keyboard work great, absolutely no complaints there. The scroll and back and forward buttons on the keyboard, at this time, seem kind of worthless, but they don't hurt anything being there. As far as installation, it could not have been simpler. I plugged everything in, booted up and I was up and running. Not the story at all with the Logitech DiNovo. The color choice of the keys, or lack there of is intersting. I was was not sure if I would like clear tinted keys, but you get used to them pretty quickly. Also, the location of the insert key and the enlongated delete key seem to be an interesting decision by Microsoft, but they are not a problem at all like I thought they would be. I give this product an A++++++
It's my first GPS and I love it! It's gotten me in and out of major cities I don't know at all. It recalculates very quickly which is helpful for those who are bound to take a few wrong turns. It speaks loudly and clearly. I was worried it might be too small but it's actually a great size.My cons (none of which are extremely detrimental to its use): It's really easy to hear people on Bluetooth but most people say I sound fairly distant but if you talk loud enough it works. When I've played with it on routes I already know it doesn't necessarily take the fastest or simplest route. I figure when I'm in areas I don't know at all, I don't particularly care how it gets me there as long as it gets me there. I don't think the battery life is as long as advertised but that's what the car charger is for. Overall, a great product and I would definately recommend it for anyone looking for a basic GPS.
I was pleased with how easy it was to set up. I haven't had any alerts yet, so I don't know how well it works.
I received this radio last week and I thought it was a great price. The signal reception on this radio was excellent even though it has a rather "stubby" antenna and the model I received included batteries.It took a bit of time to program the radio for the S.A.M.E. county alert codes, frequencies, etc. The first problems occured during the Wednesday's S.A.M.E. test transmitted by the National Weather Service each Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon (under most circumstances). The signal was strong, but no test code was received. On the weekend we received several radio weather watches and warnings - nothing showed up on the S.A.M.E. indicator...
This is by far the best piece of kit I have bought. Barring the negative reviews, I have not yet tries the DVD writing capabilities, but speed is not an issue with me. If it takes 30 mins then not an issue. What do you expect from the price of a G4 mac. This is superb and so far no issues from my side!
Be Aware you only get One and you need Five, not clearly stated in the description.
Let the buyer beware. The 802.11g is incompatible with AOL DSL. There is no disclaimer on the box alluding to this fact. Considering AOL is the largest ISP in the WORLD, you would think we would be told this little tidbit. I love my 802.11b by Linksys, i just wanted a faster speed. I think the support at Linksys is awesome. They are always very nice, even when I am screaming!!!
With a big monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse, if feels like being freed from any physical constraints, and the response times seem immediate.
I have just purchased this beautiful jewel(certainly the people who purchased this would agree) from a local camera shop where they had only one left in stock. Why? maybe because now more people start to realize when their cameras are pretty and feel nice, they get to take it out more often. Some people like to show off with their gadgets. And cameras are absolulte gadgets nowadays. Although many people keep arguing which is better between Panasonic and Leica, however, you must understand it is YOUR choice based on YOUR acquired taste. I have purchased and used both brands. But, why do I keep going back to Leica? I have become more aquired to Leica brand than Panasonic. And somehow, I got end of taking more photos with Leica than with Panasonic. This is completely based on MY experience.Now, for the camera, Leicasonic or Panaleica, both cameras are absolute easy to use.My favorite features are to have 28mm wide zoom lens and 2.8in. wide screen 16:9 ratio LCD screen.First, you can crop and do all other things, but can't zoom out what you took from 35mm cameras.28mm is a perfect rendition to take landscape photos. I take lots of those outside.Second, 16:9 ratio widescreen LCD is a great renovation for HDTV owners. It kind of gives some panoramic feel to it.Noise issue has been widely spreaded and severely discussed throughout web forums and journals.However, if you enjoy more outdoor photography like me? wether it's sunny or cloudy, ISO 100 is perfectly good enough.Suggestions: Best place to shop: Amazon, BHphotovideo, Local shops found in Leica website, etc.Best place to look for samples: Leica Camera User Forum, DPReview Leica Forum, or even PBASE website!Conclusion: it is an extraordinary camera from shape to function. I am very happy with it.
I bought the Tungsten E from Amazon and have been happy since. I needed a small handheld to help organize my life that we getting chaotic with school, work, kids games and other commitments. This does just what I need. No train up on software, so simple to use it was intuitive. I also use the Documents-to-Go software to carry important documents from work that I wanted to review and read at my leisure, a great comfort.Buy this from Amazon. My Palm developed a bad battery, Amazon sent out a replacement before I had time to return my original; I was never without my Palm. It was easy than returning to a store downtown.
The 430ex ii is really a step above its predecessor, the 430ex. The recharge is faster, the metal hot shoe is fantastic for an on the go photographer or even a studio shooter. The power, and most features are the same. Its got great metering even when bouncing off walls. I do have a ring flash adapter that I use with it where I need to bump up the exposure 2 stops, but that is the ring flash loosing light, not the flash.
I have installed in Vista and I did not face any issue reported in many forums. I used it with different chat applications and found the clarity is so good. Best one for the price!!!
Works fine, I bought it to go with the Boss Bass600, they're a good match.
Offers only marginal reception in the Chicago area for DTV. Amplified versions of this type of antenna work better.
Purchased this scanner used and got a great deal online, I did have some issues installing the software on window 7 OS, it worked on one machine without issues, tried to use on another pc with same OS, but could never get the software to work, the speed is fantasic as well as the results, it has a large bed which is reason I purchased it to scan 11x14 items, additionally it's very fast, I recommend this scanner for purchase.
I was very impressed with the sound this little speaker can put out. For the size it has surprisingly good richness to the sound it produces. Though it will never compare to a good pair of headphones or a quality home stereo setup, for what it is it does it outstandingly.My only complaint is that it does not come with an AC adapter. Though it has a port to plug in an adapter, it is probably the one accessory it did not come with.That's why it get's 4 not 5 stars. It does have great sound, all the cables you really need, a nice cloth carry case, just not the AC adatper.No big deal and as prices come down this is becoming an even better deal.
I was nervous to buy the battery because it was cheaper than the HP websites, but it works great! It was packaged fantastic and it came with a lot of information. It lasts 2-3 hours off the charger which is a huge improvement over the old one that lasted 2 minutes.
I also only recieved 1 keyboard and mouse after reading that it sold as a 3-pack and reading other reviews from people who recieved 3 keyboards and 3 mice. I e-mailed Amazon about this but have recieved no response. Not worth the price.UPDATE:I e-mailed the seller directly and recieved a prompt response. They explained that it is a listing error and should not read quantity of 3. They have offered me a full refund if I return the product or a discount if I wish to keep the product. This is very fair.
I deal with thousands of photos a week. This has been a great tool in making my job easier!
Handy drive, worked great as plug 'n play. The USB cord, though, is very, very short.
The finish on the bag is fine - strong. But the picture implies loads of storage space and closable compartments.HOWEVER... the colour is a soft muddy brown and makes it look like plastic rather than a darker tan as in the pic. If you put in a few docs, some discs, power supply etc etc, it is rather hard to close the bag. The finish inside the laptop compartment is great underneath, but above is terrible. The nylon will scratch the hell out of the top of PC!!!!!The pic makes it look like thick, well stitched leather. In reality, it's thin pale leather bound with fake leather. How sad!
This mouse worked wel enough up until it started dying on me this summer (NOTE: I bought my tablet and mouse in December). That's around 6 months of use. I did use it nearly everyday but I was very gentle with it. One day I noticed it took like 3 or 4 clicks just to get it to click right, and now it's like 10-11 or it just won't work. Then the scroll wheel lost its click and broke. What a P.O.S.
The perfect cable for my application. Great quality, great price, great service and they send a nice catalogue of their products for future needs.
I purchased this drive last week from Amazon because I realized how much I needed to back up the files on my computer. I have so many photos, songs, and documents that I'd hate to lose! The Seagate external hard drive did a good job of quickly backing up the files. It took about 40 minutes for it to back up about 18 GB of files.The things that I'm not totally happy with so far are the following:1) not much in the way of directions2) I'm not having the easiest time trying to figure out how to use Ceedo, though I'm happy that it's included3) I wish I could find a way to drop and drag files from my documents into the hard drive like I do with my flash drive, rather than having to let it sync to my computer over again. Maybe there's a way to do this, but I'm just missing it? If anyone has any advice on that, I'd be grateful to hear it.Overall, though, I'm happy. I know that I have a reliable external hard drive and knowing that my documents are backed up is definitely worth Amazon's reasonable price tag.Edit Oct 09, 2008:Still happy with the purchase. I've needed to use it when I sent in my computer to HP, since I had to delete all my files from my computer first. The file backup works great. Still haven't figured out Ceedo, though....Ceedo is confusing.
Gosh, these are fantastic; I have skype and it's clearer than my regular phones and my cell phone, gaming is fantastic. They work like they were really expensive, their comfortable and easy to use and I love that I can reach across the room without jostling the head phones, WOW !!!!
It's never occurred to me that not being able to get a good view of the box a product comes in could be a plus for Amazon rather than a negative -- but if I'd bought Pantone's huey Pro in a store and realised when I got home that it wasn't all by itself going to provide "true color from monitor to print", as promised on the packaging, I might have been annoyed.Hey, it's just a monitor calibrator -- true color from monitor to print calls for a workflow profile which includes monitor calibration, so it's only part of a solution. Since buying and using the huey Pro I've been producing better but not perfect prints -- the huey has nailed down my 27in Dell LCD monitor but that still leaves the printer itself and the editing software. So I'm slogging my way throughReal World Color Management (2nd Edition)and contemplating buying a printer with some minimal calibration built in, such as HP's Photosmart Pro B9180.I note there seems to be a certain consistency to unfavorable reviews this product has received -- either pink (magenta?) or green casts, or a complete inability to get into a range the huey can manipulate.I believe the problem in this second case is caused by bit depth -- internally, LCD monitors with digital input handle either 8 bits per channel, giving over 16 million possible colors, or only six bits, giving only 260,000-odd colors, which are then dithered by algorithms in the monitor to reduce visible banding. As I mentioned, I have a nice big Dell connected to my Mac, which I use for serious, personal work, and, since I need one for my day job, I also suffer a PC with a cheapo 22inch AOC LCD panel. It's quite good enough for undemanding use, but it's only 6 bit depth and the huey just wasn't able to bring it into a match with the Mac/Dell combination. Possibly Pantone has erred by not mentioning there may be problems with some monitors -- but on the other hand, they may have assumed anyone wanting to calibrate their monitor would have bought a well-specified monitor in the first place.I haven't tried the huey on a CRT monitor, but I wonder if the green/magenta cast issue doesn't have something to do with using analog inputs. Just a thought.Anyway, as far as I'm concerned the only real cons for the huey Pro are its flimsy construction (I really wouldn't take it travelling with me, but it's fine sitting on my desk), and its readings are from the center of the monitor only. Therefore, if you have a screen with uneven coloring, the huey Pro can't map out the irregularities.Otherwise it's fine -- a low cost, functional tool. Anyone who aspires to color prints that better approximate what their mind's eye sees should have one, or something similar.
Put an AMD Athlon 64X2 6000, 4-gig G-Skill suped-up memory, and a Radeon 3870OC card and this machine is playing every game thrown at it in a smooth and silky fashion. It is a bit cramped inside, and not too much thought was placed on where some connections were placed, but it is working beautifully. Well worth the $70+ dollars spent on it.
This is an awesome product. It's relatively easy to setup and the picture quality exceeds all my expectations. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because I had to buy the SlingLink to set up the networking part of it. Most people don't have their wireless router right next to their cable box so they will need the SlingLink to make the connection. The extra cost was well worth the pleasure I've been getting out of this little baby.
Got them in and they are an older revision and not the latest ones out.I guess they have to clear the warehouses someway but not without some notice and not at this close to the regular price for the latest revision elsewere.Not as happy as I'd like to be.1 star but only because these are new old stock.Would have been 5 stars for latest revision.
One of the problems I've had with previous headsets, was the sound quality being fuzzy & hard to hear. With this Panasonic Headset, the sound quality is great. I can hear. My caller can hear. And its great value for money.
As a backup drive this device works fine. However, the software isn't worth a cent. Cannot get the Creedo to load properly - sync does not work. I could have easily bought any drive to backup files onto...I wanted something that would sync every time I updated my photo files. Only way to do this with the Seagate FreeAgent Go is to copy and paste...an enormously inconvenient way to update my files everytime I make changes. Software comes pre-installed on drive with no CD. Have to contact Seagate support to get a "recovery" file if software becomes corrupted. Recovery file failed to fix anything!
I'll keep it short and simple. The price is the best in town and no problems when connected from my modem to the computer. The packaging was the usual plastic bubble over a piece of cardboard...the good news is the plastic bubble was easily removed from the cardboard without having to spend the better part of a day getting through the packaging. This ease of access to the product is a rare commodity. Most manufacturers seem to think packaging (especially for electronic items and toys) should be a test of endurance with possibly slicing off one's fingers to remove the product from the packaging. Highly recommended for its low price, no operational problems when installed, and ease of removing item from packaging.Update to above review: I went to move my laptop from my desk to use it as a true off line laptop (no internet connection). Removing the cable from the ethernet jack was difficult. It was a bit of a fight to unplug the cable. I'm all for good tight conectivity but not so tight that the cable is hard to remove. When I connected the cable again it required a bit of force for the cable to lock into place. No problem if the cable is permanently connected but it's enough of a problem to reduce a five star rating to a four star.
I thought I was ordering a cable from Cables To Go but what I received was a cable from Cable Master. There are no markings on the cable telling me that it is CAT6.If your going to buy this cable do not buy from Amamax.
these earplugs does what it claims, isolates the noise. The sound clarity is very good with my ipod now i use only 1/10th of the volume and its clear and loud enough. It does not just boost the volume, but isolated the noise, the unique design helps it. However the user should take extra care, high volume with this phones can defiantly cause ear damage, esp. certain musics genre.However, i have a complaint, it take a couple week before you can experience the good music without pain. For the first timer, the fitting it tricky and needs experience.Surprisingly this one also delivers good bass for its size. usually it is very difficult to find a a earplug with good bass, but this one is exceptional.Pricewise might be expensive, but for the quality it is worth, look for speacial deals in amazon. you can save more.
I bought this unit thinking a Sony was a quality product. I have owned this for about a year and used it maybe once or twice a month. Today I go to play a CD and the door refuses to open and it will not play cd's already loaded. What crap, this is a lightly used machine which should have not have broken down for no reason. Buy something better. You get you pay for.
I bought these thinking how bad can they be? I needed some ... headphones to replace my ones for listening to music off my computer at work. I'm not a sound afficionado, but even I could tell the difference. Everything sounded flat. I ended having to throw them out and buy another pair. I ended up getting Sony MDR-ED228 ear buds. Don't waste your money on the Coby CV123 3-in-1 Combo Earphones. All three are bad.
all around a great little great product, a must have for a laptop size external hard drive.
This wallet protected the face of my Palm but did not protect the on-off switch sufficiently. The Palm almost always would turn on while in my purse, which drained the battery (after numerous such events). I returned it.
These lexar 40x & 80x CF cards are great storage cards for devices that need high speed read/write capability.Note: Microdrives are nice for MP3's players or low end pocket PCs but they are terrible options for cameras because the read and write speeds are too slow for quick shooting.So when you need to take quick pictures or get information off the drive fast (streaming video . . .etc.) These Lexars and the SanDisk ULTRA II (my personal favorite) are the only ones I would recommend, and I do so highly.
I have a compaq pc, celeron 700 MHZ, and 384MB Ram. But I tell you, that's not enough! My friend has a same computer as mine, I saw him played Counter-Strike, and the graphics were just not good. The compaq PC also don't have an AGP slot.(How can that be?) I was pondering what could I get for my PC for months, and finally I chose this PNY 64MB Geforce2 PCI card!I tested this card by playing the Half-Life: Blue-Shift, and the result just amazed me. The graphics, reflections were realistic, and the motions were so smooth. I can't imagine that could happened on my pc. The graphics look much better than some PS games (like Resident Evil: Gun Survivor), and even as good as the PS2 version of HalfLife. Later, I played the Aliens vs predator 2 demo, and it looks even better. It looks just like the screenshots I saw on the website, the actions are almost seamless and the graphics are surreal.This card enhances your 3D gaming experiences alot. Though when I played the NBA Live 2001, it looks not much better than before, maybe that's the problem of EA sports. Nonetheless, this card is the best PCI card available in the market! I don't know how much better is an AGP card, but this PCI card has already exceeded my expectations!
Sony always makes nice remotes but you need to have a sony-brand PC to install updates and access full-functionality. Can't play Microsoft media center recorded television shows unless you use a Sony PC. Can't even install bug-fixes or new firmware without Sony Brand PC. Sony telephone tech-support guy agreed that it's "silly". Have to convert the files (to MP4 for example) before you're able to view files. Video streaming quality is poor and menus are slow to navigate.I'm not a fan of Sony VAIO pc's and I should've known better than try another VAIO product. I bought two of these and they're both going back.Stay far away from these!
D-Link should stick to networking products...the moment i put batteries on this mp3 player, i knew something was really wrong with it...sound quality was horrible, battery life was horrible, skipped all the time, even when i pressed any button, it would reset itself all the time...i give it 1 star because i can't give it any less...DO NOT BUY THIS!!!...i returend it the next day and bought a RIO CD-MP3 player...MUCH MUCH BETTER!!!!!
In this price range these are exactly the kind of headphones I like to have in my backpack. I carry them everywhere - I have many sets of headphones but these I carry around all the time for my Treo 650, Zen Vision M, laptop movies, etc.Here's why:- Small, light, indestructible- The plastic band is very bendable but will not break - so I don't have to worry about just throwing them around or travelling with them.- Sound is great- Stay on your ears always - I've never had a problem- As comfortable as any headphones - after a while sure they hurt your ears. Over the ear style is the only style I can stand for more than 2 hours straight. All other styles annoy me after a while: in the ear, next to the ear, against the ear, etc.It's a small feature but I really like it - their is only one cord on one side of your head that goes out to your mp3 player. Hey, I know this is a little thing but the cable coming down from both ears really annoys me.I've owned three pairs - my cat keeps chewing the cords off all my headphones so I go through a lot. For this price, I haven't been able to find better quality headphones so I keep getting these again.
I am very pleased with Amazon service ( I bought new Starbase satellite radio) and will use Amazon again.Alex Levit
I bought this piece for looking at vistas, hiking, and casual spotting at the rifle range. The scope is compact (it can fit normally in your jeans pocket), and lighter than I expected. The frame is made of a hard rubber-like substance, but doesn't look cheap and seems robust to drops and bumps. Perfect for my type of heavy use. The frame cleverly extends a bit past the lens surfaces to make damage to the lenses pretty difficult. The lenses themselves seem to be pretty good for the price and lack noticeable aberration. The action of the focus is smooth and very precise; this combined with the quality of the lenses allows for a very sharp and pleasing depth of field in the image.The level of magnification (7X) is great for noticing detail in object you can notice with the naked eye. It seems like the amount of hand jitter introduced in a small scope like this would make higher levels of magnification very difficult to use. If you are looking at far-off objects (more than a mile or so away) it helps to brace your arm against a fence or wall.Overall, this is great for the casual aficionado of the outdoors. I'm keeping this in my backpack so I can always be prepared for the vista!
Everything in the other reviews rang true after a week of usage. Works well with the casecrown cover on ipad2. Durability is questionable, as described in a not-glowing review above.
Simply put, this cable did not work from the moment we took it out of the packaging. It seems very cheaply made and is obviously low quality. Would recommend looking somewhere a bit nicer if you're looking for this type of cable.
The 50/1.8 lens is a great addition to my bag as it fills the void of a good normal lens between the normal and tele zooms I already have. I use a D5000 and I'm used to AF, so this takes some getting used to with things that move around.The lens itself is well built with from a metal core and is very easy to use on the D5000 (just set it to min aperture and lock it in). For the money, you can't really do better since the AF-S 35mm lenses are hard to find and the AF-S 50mm lens is $400-500.I have had some trouble adjusting to the narrow DOF with the manual focus as my other lenses are AF-S and f/3.6 max aperture, but it gives awesome results when I do get it just right (again, tough to use on moving things). The bokeh is smooth and unnoticeable, so it is an ideal portrait lens. Finally, it really does well in low light conditions - even up to f/4.
Hard to describe, it's just a real cheep light weight tripod.I put a small light weight digital camera on it and it keeps falling over.
My wife and I bought our L50 as a gift to ourselves around Christmas time. We had never owned a DVD player, but decided that it was time for a treat. Wow!I agree with all the positive comments here. My experience, with the heat issue, is that while you don't want the player in contact with your lap, a pillow or tableteop will do nicely.One complaint about the heat, though, is that as my unit heats up it starts skipping tracks and I can no longer follow a scene. Two things help remedy this: if you rent disks, always thoroughly clean your disks before inserting them. Get all the fingerprints and dust off. Occassionally you'll find scratches. I've found that using something like Pledge furniture polish helps a little (make sure you wipe the disk thoroughly, wiping straight out from the hole to the edge--don't go in circular motions). Be sure to look at the disks before you leave the rental store. You'll be surprised what scratches you'll find. Second, instead of putting your unit flat on the table, find some way to keep it raised off the table by an inch or two so that air can circulate under the it. This will keep it much cooler and you can continue with your weekend movie marathon!The LCD screen *does* present a pretty small picture, and enlarging the move usually results in obvious pixelization at the highest setting. I usually just have the player stretch the movie borders to the left and right edges of the screen. Sure, it makes everybody look fatter, but the enlargement aids viewing without resulting in obvious pixelization. The picture is small enough that after 2 or three hours, you'll be feeling eyestrain. But it's large enough that you can make out most small details easily. On most movies it still passes my &quot;credits&quot; test (if you can read the end credits, the clarity is good enough to enjoy).You'll be impressed with the video output of this little guy--even if you don't have an s-video hookup on your TV. If your TV doesn't support S-Video, you might want to run out and get a better set!I've found that the audio output is best enjoyed with headphones--but that's mainly because my entertainment system is 7 years old and doesn't support Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. This little player will pump that out--so if you're prepared for Dolby 5.1, you'll be very pleased. Otherwise, invest in a good set of headphones that will either block out external sounds (by fully covering the ears) or by using noise cancelling technology. You'll appreciate the investment. In fact, you might invest in two of those headphones and a splitter while you're at it because you and your significant other will still want to enjoy this together!As for the audio splitter, get the splitter that is made of nothing but cables. The Y splitters that are all one-piece tend to cause the jacks in the unit to work loose after a while. (If you don't want to unwittingly trip over your audio cables in the dark, forget splitters and get a 900 MHz cordless headphones!)You might also find a car stereo adapter useful for road trips. I'll admit, it can be distracting hearing a movie all around you without being able to watch (if you're the driver), but--oh glory--what a sound experience!One upgrade I was actually thinking about was the Sharper Image LCD goggles... but I actually wasn't impressed with the quality. :: sigh ::In the end, I wouldn't trade this puppy in at all, and I don't necessarily think Panasonic's latest DVD miniature is an improvement.Regards,Rich.
Smooth as ice, that's my description of this Logitech G7 cordless mouse. Designed for gamers, however I use it daily as a active real time market day trader where it really counts, not a game. All day long I switch pointer positions, web or site pages, 2000 times per hour, it out performs by 400% any ordinary $50 priced or big name system manufacture's product (ie.MS, Dell, HP, IBM). Quick,I mean quick response, percise action. Recommend you replace your everyday unit, spend a few bucks more then commom place and experience a difference in action like a SUV compared to a Formula One or INDY race car. The soft coated finger inserts provide a positive feel grip, control buttons positioned appropriately for a child, female/male medium size 10-12 glove hand print (cow milker paws might need larger mouse body). Batteries recharge in 2hrs on boost (charger included) or 10 hrs on normal setting, only weakness is battery charge last for 30 to 36 hours in use or on mode, that's why you get two batteries, good feature is the on/off button on the mouse bottom. Sturdy construction, appealing to higher quality product owners. Perfered over other 2nd market maker's products that went to either Goodwill Heaven or gave them away. My other mouse is a similar product line wired unit from the same manufacture, same high level use, responce, quality, durability, satification.
BW filter are one of the best in the field - because they are made in Germany!
I got this pack for $20 after rebate. I haven't tried any of them yet, but I don't think I'll have to buy another DVD-R for quite a while.
This product is mostly plastic and very flimsy. Does not even cut extremely fine hair. Please don't waste your money on this product like I did.
Monster AI ICLN-S iClean+ ScreenCleanGot my first laptop a few years ago and wasn't sure how to keep the screen clean without damaging it. Went online and found this product highly recommended.It includes a very soft MicroFiber cloth as well as two bottles of cleaner. A little seems to go a long way as it's been 3 years & I still have some left! There are absolutely no streaks on my laptop, hubbies PC or any of my TVs. It works quickly and, more importantly, safely on all these surfaces.When I eventually run out, I will be ordering again. Can't beat the price or the product!
Five stars for the technology: small, high density, lightweight, durable. 1 GB of memory takes a lot of pictures. Five stars on the shipping managed by Amazon. Two stars to Sony for skimming so much. The memory stick cost about 1/4 the price of the camera -- a Cybershot DSC-P200 which I love. (...)
These work, but the range is shorter than I expected. I have a 14' room, but I must be within 10 feet of the device. I also had to turn the receiver around and point it away from the cable box so I could still use the remote directly to the box. The device seems to block all other signals around the box three directions.
I recently Purchase this Product and there was a mix up I supposed to get a new one by accident I received a used the compensated me for the mix up it Great shopping with 5 Star Gaming.
I've had my muvo slim for several months. (I also have a zen micro 5gb, currently in RMA process) but I like this one for the bounce-able flash drive so I can use it while I'm running.I've mostly loved it. I've never used an ipod, so I can't compare it, but it holds a reasonable amount of music, is compatible w/audible.com for audiobooks, is super easy to drag and drop podcasts into, etc. etc.Everything's been perfect until recently. I just started having problems with it shutting down mysteriously for no reason, or if it's touched or if I yank the headphones or something just a little mid-play. I read that this has to do with the space between the battery and the battery door. Whatever the reason, it's kind of a bummer. Otherwise, it's a good player with a lot of features and it's cheap.
Burns well, is compatible with DVD-player for movies, but my Nero Express software identifies it as 12X media instead of the advertised 16X.
Sure, it's cheap. Buying and developing your first roll of film will probably cost more than this camera. That doesn't mean it STAYS cheap. You're going to spend a lot of money if you want to learn how to use this camera properly.I bought it for the .gifs. If you search "Nishika" on tumblr, you'll find a lot of cool animated gifs where the frames flow back and forth, resulting in a shot that looks like the signature moments from "The Matrix", only instead of Keanu dodging bullets, you get to see people in giant sunglasses blowing cigarette smoke. Awesome.Out of the four rolls I went through before giving up on this camera, I think I pulled off three or four 3D gifs that I thought were acceptable. Coming from a digital photography and videography background (I primarily shoot with a Canon 1D MKIV), I forgot how challenging it is to expose on 35mm film with no light meter and only one choice for exposure settings (bright, or less bright). This is nothing like the 35mm disposable cameras that we've all used that somehow came out evenly exposed most of the time. This camera will result in dark or blown out frames four out of every five times you click the shutter. Since each exposure uses four frames of film, that adds up very fast.I am not entirely faulting the camera for its technical limitations. My inability to expose for it does fall heavily on me. I'm saying that you as a user will need to take a lot of time and effort to figure out how to make this thing work nicely, and that will be a fairly expensive process. Once you figure THAT out, you'll need to come up with a process to get your film developer to not crop your prints, then figure out workflow to scan and align the resulting images. Be prepared.The camera's packaging is very retro-sexy and hopefully will never change. The box is now a showpiece in my office that I'm more proud of than the images I've created with it. The camera itself is a hollow, moulded piece of plastic that feels like any other $12 35mm camera from the '90s. It's a very simple device, and does what it says it will do. Push a button and two frames of film will be exposed. Wind to the next two. Repeat.Searching for media and posts tagged "Nishika" will net you a lot of very cool pictures and moving images, but the purchase of this camera on its own is far from a promise that you'll be able to make the same things. Trying to become a Lenticular 3D photographer will take a lot of time, money, trial and error. Either be prepared for that kind of commitment, or leave it to the hipsters.
Great quality product. Terrific sound. Using 4 of these in my surround system. 2 up front and 2 for the rear surrounds. Installs very easliy. Overall extremely happy with this purchase
My boyfriend and I just started with geocaching and this is a great thing to move around with it and help you find your treasure....
don't waste your money. i don't care how cheap it is. all you should consider paying for one of these is the value of the box. it being rated at 800 watts is a joke. the only way this thing will put out 800 watts is if it gets struck by lightening. i put it in a boat with 2 - 6 1/2 inch speakers and they put out more bass than it does. STAY AWAY or you too will fall prey to false advertising.
best deal I found it here... excelent image and so many fetures.... Great Tv, my husband and I loved it.I have it hanged on the wall and it looks great....
I bought several of these RAIDS from Amazon. I bought two 1TB, one 500GB, and one 1.5TB. The 1TB RAIDS worked out of the box. Formatted to NTFS. The 1.5TB RAID set up to RAID1 started showing corruption on the file system within a week.I deleted the partition and set it up as RAID0 striping figuring I would use on of the other 1TB RAIDS as a true backup of each other. The 1.5TB formatted to about 80% and hung for 2 days. I tried again and it hung at 80%. I tried formatting with my laptop. Same problem with the 80% stall. I used my new dual-core 3 GHz Biostar 6000 box to format via firewire. Again it stalled at 80%.I went to the vendor and exchanged it for a new one. I went home and started the formatting fiasco again. It hung at 80% on my external DMZ box and again on my regular workstation. I returned the 1.5TB drive and opened a ticket with Maxtor anyway. From the feedback I've been getting on the ticket I'm not too confident that a solution will be forthcoming.What I did find out while surfing the web looking for some tips on these drives is that there are many reported issues with them. First, when there is a failure, your data is gone. It seems the controllers on these are not what I would want to put critical data through. I'm reading about hard drive failures and unsuccessful attempts at users trying to recover their data at the cost of losing the warrantee.Maxtor put an HPA area on the drives that cripples attempts to use a replacement drive. No reason for this from what I can see other than looking at their webpage and seeing their data recovery services. After reading forums today I haven't had time to mount the drives with any of my forensic packages to see the internals of the HPA. I can also see no reason to have an HPA on the drives at all. The controller should be handling all RAID functions. RAID should be hot swappable! The "I" in RAID being inexpensive is hard to swallow when paying full retail top dollar for a drive. I don't see a need to image a physical drive and then have to image the HPA block by block to get past the "swap protection".Looking a little deeper and I came across an attorney webpage looking for owners of these drives for their participation in a class action lawsuit. Search under Sklar Law Offices. Seems there is something brewing. I'm certified in forensics, security, and Cisco networking with 15 years combined experience in both the NYPD and technology and I may just give them a call to really pick one of these drives apart.
I spent a long time reading many reviews on many different Ipod docking stations. This was one of the highest rated I found. It has so far lived up to its reviews. The radio reception is a slightly weak, but the sound quality is great on the stations I do get and when using the Ipod. I would recomend this product to friends.
I have had this over a year. Optical track ball is the way to go.I use it to watch TV/MOVIES on my Laptop as well as for computer work including CAD, Photo Edit and Video edit. More accurate than any other input except tablet. Would be even better with a numeric key pad.Again Amazon gives you no INFORMATION so I went on another site to get it before I bought it.Some reviews said it eat batteries mine lasted nearly a year and they are rechargable so what's the big deal?
Totally satisfied with the Home Theater MX-700. It really amazes me with how it performs.
8-1/2 quart size, we load it up with web-accessible recipes, and let it do the work. Food comes out tender and flavorful. What more could you ask?
This product works Great. I am using a Logitech Harmony Xbox 360 remote and have never had a problem. I use it from about 20 feet away through 2 walls, with no problems. I would recommend that you get the eyes that go with it if you ant to control many components.
Reflections are never a problem with this filter. It is build sturdly. However, some less expensive filter may do the job too.
I recently purchased a Memorex DVD player, and let me say that I am quite pleased with it. I was hesitant to purchase the item at first, but it was at a price that I just couldn't resist! Am a professional audio/video technician, so I am, needles to say, very picky when it comes to purchasing electronics. I am pleased with the plethora of functions integrated into this unit for such a low price. While I will admit, it is not the best brand on the market, the technology is comparable to to that of many much higher priced DVD players. I also appreciate the simple operation that this product offers. My children can operate it without much hassle, and it even incorporates a parent control lock, so my children can't watch movies that I would not approve of. I have never been much of a Memorex fan, but I must give them credit for their accomplishment. They have managed to produce a low-cost, high-quality piece of equipment, that I am proud to own. Memorex, Hats off to you!!
I ordered this so that I could have a case for my Tablet PC. When it arrived I tried to put it in the case and unfortunately my Tablet was too thick to zip up the case. I am now sending it back and looking for another case hopefully one that will fit the thickness of my computer. It is a well made case, however, the case doesn't seem to have enough foam to protect a computer. Perhaps if someone is just looking for a case to keep the dust off of a computer then this would be a good case. But for my needs it does not work.
HOME THEATER? - PANASONIC MAKES GARBAGE! (Consider before buying any Panasonic product.) I bought a DVD Home Theater Sound System, Panasonic Model SC-HT900 (more expensive than the 670 model) less than three years ago and the sound has gone out! The product had normal use and good care by two fifty-somethings. Panasonic has a service center over an hour's drive away. After patronizing me as though I was an idiot, the Panasonic customer "care" person on the phone would not offer any breaks, other than a "slight discount" on the purchase of a newer model (equivalent to a retail sale). What gall - attempting to capitalize on their failed product! I have been told it's not worth the anticipated cost of repairs. So after spending $500 on a product that looks brand new, two years later I have to trash it? My last surround sound system was a cheap RCA; actually lasted exactly three years (longer than the Panasonic) before it failed. We should not buy products from companies that do not take responsibility for their products. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY PANASONIC!
I had a friend buy this router to replace their Microsoft router that would drop the connection once or twice a day. Just plugged the Belkin in and it worked...couldn't be more simpler than that. It's been running for a month now and so far has not dropped the connection. Wirelessly, it works well, better than the old microsoft router. I did not enable security as their house is in the middle of the 65 acres that they have, so can't comment on the security issue that was reported here.
I purchased the last one of these in my town. Then I made the mistake of showing it to my husband. Now he wants one. I studied the reviews on the MP3 players and then I figured what the heck and tried this one.Set-up and the first download took about 30 minutes (on a Windows ME machine.) On the windows XP machine it was a little more challenging, I had to update Musicmatch, then update the drivers. The RCA site had good support and led me to the download. I'm still fiddling with what would be the best sampling rate for sound quality. Definitely buy a card, well worth it to have a couple of hours of music in your pocket.The only downside is no FM tuner, and limited expandablilty. It works great for what I bought it for, working out in the gym. Who wants to work out for 3 or 4 hours? ;) Compose your own custom workout playlist and download it.It's a great gadget that makes my trips to the gym a lot more appealing.
Yes, that's right.I received the cable with both ends attached. It does work.Parts Express got it out to me faster than I ever imagined.This component is best used for networking.
good one, does the work for less price. I returned the expensive one (18$) which I bought earlier from walmart.
I was quite impressed with the high quality of this TV wall mount. Didn't have to wait long for delivery. Well packaged. Installation instructions are very good. Would have liked, however, some product dimensions to aid installation/location of the mount to minimize the measurements/estimates I had to make. Most of the installation time was consumed in making those measurements to determine the proper location of the mount. All in all a great product. I'm very happy with the purchase.Vanguard VM-102S All Steel TV Wall Mount for 19" - 21" TVs
This lens is fantastic. I have been looking through reviews for the last 6 months and finally decided on the cheapest wide angle out there. For me I wanted a lens that went to 24mm so I wasn't changing lenses all the time. This gave me a choice of the tamron, nikon, or the tokina. Well the tamron seems to get anemic revews, and the nikon is currently more than $800. So I made the easy choice and purchased the better constructed f4 tokina and I am more than pleased with my purchase. I use this lens on a d7000 and it is a much better optical performer than my 18-55. The tokina is sharp and its color and contrast are outstanding. I think I will just be using this lens and a 35 prime and a 70-300.Great lens!
Right now I'm building a 4-channel tube mic preamp and I'm going to use these transformers for input stage. Hope it will sound nice.
I received a Palm Zire 21 for a Christmas present, and have had great results with its functions. To date, I have not experienced the automatic reset that other users have reported. I store it in my purse near my cell phone all the time and at home near my computer so I can hot sync it anytime. No lost data yet. I also store it in a sturdy leather case instead of using the flimsy plastic flap. That may make a difference. I did have the frustration of trying to locate the contrast button until I went online and used the Palm help menu. Even the sales people at the store knew next to nothing about it. My husband has a three-year-old Palm Vx and we are able to sync our schedules easily and quickly using the beaming function, which is a far faster way of keeping a handle on the hectic and often chaotic family schedule. Overall, I would recommend this unit to any who ask. Especially to mothers who are managing the family social life.
perfectly good sound but I could not get local am channel generally available on other portable radios. Battery pack is a disaster. can't find it anywhere and Radio Shack offered to order one for me for about $25...for a battery for a $100 radio???
This is my second Tamron AF 18-200 lens. I have a Nikon D50 and D200, and this lens does a super job on both cameras. My wife uses the D50 and swears by this lens. The price is so reasonable for a zoom lens. Shipping was a little slow, but I was in no rush.
This was a great purchase. We were very satisfied and would recommend this vendor to others. The experience was positive.
I am extremely pleased with this product because of the size, and price. The functions it carries out is awesome. This is not a waste of money, and very little money at that! I do have one question though, is there any player out there that can carry out the same functions as DVD ROM...meaning, playing any video file possible. It's amazing the punch that this little device packs and I recommend to anyone who doesn't wanna have to spend hours burning an .AVI file to DVD just to play in your DVD player. On average I was able to to burn 6 high quality (.AVI/DivX) movies on one standard, single layer DVD for playback on this device. For times you may be in a hurry and don't have the time to burn a file to disc, you can just transfer to a flash drive, plug it right in, and play! This thing is awesome!
product does what it is designed for. low volume, lite duty work. It works fine in most home environments.
Every time I send the wife to the spa I pop in my favorite movie in 7.1 surround for some house shaking. These babies can take full volume at 135 watts peak per channel, and they sound great! I compensated for the slightly high tweeter output by adding the Klipsch 1000 watt kicker, which for $599 is the best value on Amazon.
I was worried about whether or not this stand would be steady enough. It is. I've even (intentionally) bumped my hand against it, and it only moved a little and didn't come anywhere close to tipping over.
I'm a gamer, not a pro, not a beginner.I enjoy playing games on my 17" Belinea CRT Monitor, I loathe the space it takes from my desktop and the weight when going to a lanparty.So when I finally saw the Samsung 960BF with it's 4ms G-to-G specification I finally thought this would be the moment to upgrade.Bought it, installed it, shipped it back to samsung for repairs.The people at Samsung (not throwing bricks here, just pointing out they need better internal communication) seem to have thought that my problem was that the screen would be blurry at 800x600 resolution. (Which I must say isn't totally so, even though the native screen resolution is 1280x1024 playing games at 800x600 still is very much enjoyable)So I received a call saying that my problem was related to running at 800x600 (which I did to test the monitor on a not so well performing computer as my own) So I thought, "Hey maybe the ghosting/response problem is only at 800x600 resolution".I received my monitor back from Samsung (which btw all happend from monday (pickup) to friday (dropoff) which is pretty good) hooked it up again, tried with higher resolutions and even lower resolutions only to see that the ghosting/response problem is unchanged and very much present.So I'm currently still trying to get the monitor back and see if I can get a replacement. The problem they say is that the monitor is too new to have a replacement monitor sent (while mine is being "repaired") of the same type. Thus I cannot compare 2 different but same model monitors.Draw your own conclusion here,despite the white glossy color (being the only available ?) the monitor looks great, has clear pictures, good brightness. I love the rotate functionality as an extra. But for games... I dunno maybe I'm having some back luck receiving a bad monitor.I'll let you know how this turns out for me.
Great, great product. I have several of these from SanDisk and some from other brands as well. Hands down SanDisk is best in this format. I have a Cannon A620, 7.1 megapixals. Set I highest possible resolution, I can get over 440 pictures on a single disk. Its fast too. At the reduced price, I'd by two. No worries.
If you have bundles of negatives just lying around, you should definitely invest in these sheets... Negatives load easily, and they are protected from dust and scratches... What a wonderful purchase... =)
This power adaptor is great. It will work on anything. I am using it on a fountain.
These cables are a must for anyone purchasing a flat screen TV along with other hi-tech componets. Unfortunately my salesperson did not advise me and sold me the 5 line cables which can be eliminated with this one cable. The best part about getting this cable is that, through Amazon it's very affordable. In stores they cost 50 or more times more.
It has been well documented that amps, preamps, and integrated amps don't have a sound of their own as long as the frequency response if flat ( 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 3dB), crosstalk is &lt; -60 dB @ 1 kHz, & THD &lt; 1% from 20 Hz - 20 kHz.Thus, the major things to look for in any amp is the ability to drive your speakers and the built quality.Here are some specs:Dynamic Power Output:139 watts (33.3 V) into 8 ohms, 4.2A Current230 watts (30.3 V) into 4 ohms, 7.6A Current334 watts (25.8 V) into 2 ohms, 12.9A Current399 watts (20.0 V) into 1 ohm, 20.0A CurrentFrequency Response:20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.2 dBTHD:0.003%(-90dB) @ 1 kHz, 0.017%(-75dB) @ 20 kHz, @ 120 watts into 8 ohms0.003%(-90dB) @ 1 kHz, 0.027%(-71dB) @ 20 kHz, @ 180 watts into 4 ohmsCrosstalk:-78dB @ 1 kHz, -63dB @ 20 kHzSNR:108 dBrAWeight:53lbs.I have personally driven my speakers DefTech BP7000SC to 100dB with the PMA-2000IVR without any kind of problem whatsoever. My front L + R speakers have a minimum impedance of about 3 ohms, while my front Center speaker (CLR3000) has a minimum impedance of about 2 ohms.My conclusion is that this amp is very solidly built and can drive practically any speakers.
I bought this product but it really didnt worked for me. Dont knw what happend, but I swapped the usb to ide attachment with my friend and it worked for both us for few days. then it completly stopped working. i wud suggest to spend $10 more and get something reliable than to waste time on this.
I think that this item is very good as I have a Palm Vx and am getting this item for my birthday. It would be really cool to be able to take my Palm anywhere I want and also go on the internet.
I had to return this DVD Player because sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldnt. It gave me a black screen most of the time and wouldnt play any DVD. Find something better.
We got this product to take close up photography of items for online auction. It is fairly well built and comes with a black or white backdrop and a carrying/storage case. There are no directions as the previous reviewer said, and it does reduce shadows as long as you have adequate lighting and/or have a flash that can be repositioned so as not to create reflections or shadows. The only drawback is that it built in such a way that you'll need to build a stand or put a stand inside to mount items for taking photos; the nylon is very slick and does not rest flat so it is difficult to keep them in position unless you mount or position items on a different surface in the tent. The low price for a starter photography tent makes up for a lot!
I am glad to buy this Camera as it gives really nice pics everytime !
The mStand Laptop stand is made of a durable aluminum material that offers a great sleek look that compliments and comfortably holds the MacBook Pro. I am highly pleased with this product.
We bought 2 Beamers to use with my elderly in-laws. They were able to work it, the image is okay, and they enjoy seeing our kids. We also have webcams for our computer enabled family, and they work much better and there is no phone charges, but this would not work with my in-laws. The videophone is obviously a little choppy, but if you make sure to have a well lit room it shows a nice picture. My 2 year old son goes up to it and says "Pop-Pop, Pop-Pop" when he wants to see his grandfather. Even though they live 3000 miles away, it feels like you are much closer
Durability 3/5I'm on my 4th set of Bass Freqs. These are not super durable so if you are active or careless you may be buying them again like I've had to. I think they would be fine for someone with a more casual agenda, but I shove them in my pocket and pack and jacket and don't always have time to handle them nicely. Also I tend to get them yanked out of my ears when doing something active with them so I chalk it up to me being very rough on my equipment. Still, on durability they are a 3/5 in my opinionSound 5/5Seeing as how I keep coming back to them, I think it is safe to say that I love the sound these make. They are called BassFreq because of a massive low-end boost. I mostly listen to lossless files and while these buds lose out on some of the highest highs it is important to note that these are designed to give you a certain sound experience. They are meant to play more bass heavy tracks like club, electronic or dubstep. And they do that exceptionally well giving the bassiest sound I have ever had from a bud and they don't muddy up the other levels to a very noticeable degree. So if you want all around accurate sound production, go with something designed for that, these are not the buds you are looking for. (P.S. Don't cram them too far in or you will mute the sound a little by covering the opening.)Sound within context of bass heavy applications that these are designed for 5/5.Sound for other genres that needs high-end (opera, acoustic, symphony) 3/5.Comfort 5/5These are the only buds that I can wear all day and not be in pain by the end of it. In fact they are so comfortable that I often forget that they are there at all. Make sure you size your rubber tips to your ear canal and don't shove them too far in or you will lose sound quality.Comfort is the best of any earbuds ever 5/5Packaging 4/5I understand why they went with the hard plastic that everyone hates, they want the product protected. But the buds can be hard to remove if you don't know the trick. I remove the backing and then look for the pinch points around the wire and bud and push them from the front with my thumbs while pulling the sides of the packaging with my fingers. Like popping out a pill from a blister pack. Never pull the cords to remove them and be gentle when pushing.Overall 4/5Some minor setbacks when it comes to durability and out-of-context listening, but they really are minor setbacks when compared to the amazing output and comfort you get for they $20 I usually see them going for on Amazon. Definitely worth the purchase if you are wanting buds that can drive your bass heavy sounds. Dubstep fans especially will not be disappointed.
Returned for refund as defective, right hand speaker failed to work with NC enabled. Initially a battery reinstall did the trick but not for long. Worse than that was the sound leakage i.e. with the cups placed together the exterior sound was as loud as that internally and gets annoying to persons nearby if cranked anywhere past 5 player volume control wise (which is NOT that loud!). Contrary to what I've read online re the sound leaking at the ear cups to ears, I found it came from the cups external NC port grills.Audio quality wise I could not fault them (when they worked), but my monies are best spent on something else.
Easy to use, and the sound quality delivers. I wanted something to record my guitar ideas and this is great. I can't make demos with it cause no one would wanna listen to a guitar recorded with this but it works well enough for me to listen to my guitar and figure out what I played. Maybe if you're good you can do youtube demos with good audio quality but I'm a metal player so for not having many catchy riffs, I'll need good audio quality to make up for it, so I won't be using this for that. I understand that most people don't use these as a studio mic so I won't rate it based on that. If you just want to record your voice then I guess your search ends here. The price is great. It's nice to have a mic.
I use these to burn CDS and have not come across an issue to date! There are more discs in here than i think i will ever use! It fits on average about 16 songs if you were wondering :)
My previous model the HTS 3600, died after 6 years. I'm not sure why it did. Either way, I had to have a quality replacement and my research and experience said to stay with Monster. So while pricey, it does do the job needed.
I had tried the Logitech Harmony 550 and this remote is far superior in build quality and general ergonomics. The set up was a breeze and the programmed activity buttons are a life saver (I have 7 devices including a ceiling mounted projector and the remote flawlessly controls them all). If you don't need a colour screen on your remote then this is the one for you!
This is my 2nd Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman. My first lasted several years--I honestly can't remember how long I had it, it's been that long. This model is as efficient as the first, allows me to leave a small area on my busy desk dedicated to the mouse and no cords in my way. The scrolling wheel is awesome, I sure miss it when I use anyone else's PC.I definitely recommend this purchase to anyone.
Have two computers, wanted to share a printer. Went to the Giant Electronic Store, the prices were out of sight, you would think I wanted to launch two rockets, so much hardware and instructions. Went on Amazon, ran across this plastic item 4 inches high 1-1/2 wide at a really low price. To make a long story short, ordered it, installed, and WOW, it worked like a charm, you won't be sorry.
The advancements in technology never cease to amaze me. They continue to get smaller and smaller even when you didn't think it was possible. Such is the case for the Panasonic SD Memory card as well. Not only is it small, but it has a large capacity for adapting to a variety of digital content types. This SD Memory Card can write data at a rate of 10 MB per second! I mainly use my SD Memory card to save music from my MP3 player. I normally get about 5 1/2 hours out of the card. I highly recommend this to anyone who uses audio, video, communications and information devices and appliances. It is the wave of the future!
Well made & of good quality but not inexpensive, only works when on full zoom but then that is what its for at the end of the day. Takes nice shots when close to subject too
Tried this in my 2004 nissan frontier. Didn't work as i wanted. Had to modified it to fit.Would not advise any one to buy this to work in a 2004 frontier.
This is my first handycam.... really good but only one disadv... doesn't come with a software to merge the small video clips..!!
Very cheap quality plastic and parts. Unlike what the description says, there are no slots for the iPod Classic specifically. The closest part was the "iPod Video 30/60GB" slot. The only reason I'm giving this 2 stars is because it works when connected. But you might want to skip this and get one that's better made. And if you have a iPod Classic, don't even bother. I'm glad I got this with the car recharger cuz at least I can use that when I find a better cradle. Very disappointed.
I love this leather case when I first time saw it! But my palm is the Palm IIIc... Please... [Dooney &amp; Bourke Bayou], if someday you have design for the Palm IIIc, please let me know!
What can I say? Made by Canon for Canon so it fits and works perfectly. The amount I paid was less than any other price I found in town or on the web. I'm very pleased!
It is great my husband loves it, easy directions to assemble, larger than I thought but looks rugged, he has already had hours of fun. would buy again and recoomend it
If you want a direct audio connect for your iPod to your stereo or surround system, these cables are the way to go. I just plugged them into one of my Auxiliary inputs on the back of my receiver and the other end into my iPod Classic. Play any audio files on your 'pod and you get great sound from your full speaker system.One caveat: if you want to do a lot of changing songs, Podcasts or whatever, you'll have to do it while the player is leashed by the 22" cable. Thus this will work best with play lists sizeable enough to let you touch play and leave it be.
I was hoping I could be 6-12" away from the boom, but that didn't work with this mic. It is clearly meant to be very close to your mouth. I can't say bad things about this mic, nor can I say good things, since I used it for only about 5 minutes. It DID work just fine with my MacBook Pro using OSX 10.4.9 and worked fine in Skype. However the built-in Mic in MacBook Pro works worlds better than this did. I think I need a headset with a boom mic.
You couldn't ask for an easier product. It works great.1. Plug-in2. See new drive in Windows Explorer3. Copy\Move everything you need to get backed upThis was perfect for me because I have all my music, game saves, documents, work stuff, etc all in organized folders on my C:\. I simply Ctrl clicked the folders I needed copied, right clicked and choose copy and moved everything to my new Drive. Done! No software to install and no configurations to deal with. Awesome, quick, and easy.One complaint... The drive is dark brown not jet black like I thought the picture showed. No biggie. I only rate on how the product works.
I ordered two of these digi-frames because I loved the specs and the look of the product. Boy, was I fooled. I'd planned to give these as gifts, but the device did NOT work as promised. It was good that I'd ordered two, so that I could determine if I'd just gotten a lemon out of one of them. Nope! Neither unit worked properly. I returned them to Amazon. Kudos to Amazon for an excellent return policy and procedure! I've since replaced these units with the Kodak M1020. Loved 'em! They worked as promised; actually, they exceeded my expectations. I'd give the Kodak digi-frames at least 4, and maybe 5, stars. Skip the Coby units.
I purchased the RC-1 remote to use with my Canon 400D XTI. This is a no-frills, easy to use wireless remote that is small and very light. It can even attach to your camera strap so its on hand wherever you are. There are 2 shutter settings you can choose, no delay and 2 second delay and the remote will easily work up to a 15 foot distance.My only gripe is (like alot of others have mentioned) is that the remote doesn't work from the rear of the camera which would be handy when doing portrait shots and trying to prevent camera shake. If not for this, I would have no hesitation to give it 5 stars.
ok, i'll admit it, this thing is a battery sucker on the part of your ipod.now, we have that out of the way. let's talk about its merits. i recently went on a trip to india and took about 2000 pics. that's about 3 1/2 gb full of pics. i wouldn't be as liberal with my picture taking, if not for this little piece of gadget.every night, i would come back to my hotel room and just hook up my digital camera with my ipod. the transfer time depends on how much you have on your card, but i would say that unless you want to transfer a gb full of content all at once, you won't have much issue with battery life and transfer time. i simply leave them on the desk while i do other things, and 20 minutes or so later, everything's transferred to my ipod.if you have an ipod and a digital camera, then you owe it to yourself to get one of this thing for your next vacation. i am giving it a 5 stars rating, because the battery thing just isn't that big of an issue to me. in fact, you can almost blame it on apple. why can't they come up with a battery with higher capacity?
I got a Harmony 670 remote about a year ago. I loved this remote except for one thing, it eats batteries. I could control this to some degree based on the setting for the remote's backlight, but every 2-4 weeks, it needed 4 new AA batteries. But, after many drops on our hardwood floors, the remote broke. Well, maybe not broke, because the remote still works, but the USB plug broke and I can't reprogram it.So, I bought the 880. So far I love it. The color screen is nice. And the rechargeable feature is very nice. It also has some more options than the 670. I did however like the buttons on the 670 better. The 670 buttons are raised, the 880 buttons are flat and do not give as much tactile feedback to my fingers. But this is really a small issue and my only complaint. It still gets a 5 star rating.
I bought this filter along with my wide angle lens (Nikkor 10-24mm). Important to mention that I own about 10 different B+W filters within my bag; and was disappointed with this one. I can barely see the effect of the graduation in my pictures.Definitely not recommended, and thinking of investing in the Lee rectangular-shaped filters as they are more user-friendly and gives you more freedom to adjust the GD filter according to the scene.I gave it 2 stars, only for the superior quality of B+W products!
This works great for 4 to 5 feet. I have this hooked to my xmsatellite radio so I can take my portable around the house with me. Well, guess what, it works great up to 5 feet from the unit. Since it is a C. Crane unit and I use C. Crane radios - I wrote them for technical support. They said PLACE IT ON A METAL TRAY -- you gotta be kidding me! I thought. I purchase this little jewel for $70 and I have to find a metal tray, also, pull the antenna out all the way -- wouldn't that be logical and then tune it so the red light just flickers -- and turn the volume on the source all the way up. I did all of these BUT THE METAL TRAY - I refuse to buy something and then have to go find a metal tray. It's ridiculous. I have been C. Crane customer forever - since Art Bell got me to start buying their radios (which are 5 star) and this is the first product that just plain SUCKS!!! So, I dump this little "jewel" in the morning and head to Wal-Mart. My Radio Shack here has nothing and my Wal-Mart just remodeled and it has EVERYTHING electronic.
I have owned my ZVM for a few months and I'm very happy with it. You have to reseach the standard before making a buying decision so I did research and try the iPod(of course it is good). I found the Zen had more to offer for the price though. I'm particular about the sound quality and the ZEN is very good though you'll have to buy your own earbuds or headphones. The EQ presets take some time to get use to though they provide a variety of tonal selections or simply use the 6 band equalizer. Bass boost is great for extra punch though bass definition without it is already good. Using my Zen for pictures and movies is simple and I think the quality is good (even through my TV). The Built in FM radio is great (though I wish the EQ worked with it). The built mic and recorder worked great at a recent seminar(crystal clear).The downs: I've researched this already so I was prepared. Get some sort of protective case because the housing is a scratch magnet(so is Ipod). The included software could be more robust (ID tag editing, dupe file deletion, a few other little things).Overall a definite buy.
Do not buy this!! It broke almost immediately so that a 3.5mm plug would no longer plug in without falling out. I paid only $1.03 for it, so I guess I get what I pay for. Wasn't even worth taking the time to return.
Put this ink in and after one week, my printer would not recognize that there was any ink cartridge installed. In all fairness, I can't say for sure it was the ink cartridge problem, or a problem with my printer. Anyway, I ditched my printer. This is a name brand so I would image you'll have better fortune than me. But good luck.
This product does what it claims to do. This is a good unit, compact, and easily fits into any rack.
This is the third iron I have used in the past 6 months. Stays hot, has a smooth ironing flow to it, and a great price! Never thought I would like a cordless iron....but this one has made my ironing days a lot easier.
If you simply want the best picture available then HD-DVD is the way to go. For those with a larger screen the difference in quality between DVD and HD-DVD is staggering. The HD-A1 is a solid piece of equipment that makes the best picture I've ever seen in my home theater. You could pay twice the price on a Blu-Ray player...but then you'd still only end up with half the performance! Don't believe all the Sony hype, HD-DVD rocks!
I had the Samsung 56"Samsung HL-S5686W which is a piece of garbage. When I moved it to plug in a dvd player the whole set woobled due to it's cheapness. Even the screen moved. BestBuy had me return it and try another Samsung(same model)as they thought the one I had was a lemon. That Samsung had the same noisy, pixely, smeared picture in SD, HD, and with DVD's. It was a mess.I then got this Toshiba and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! CLEAR picture, great sound, quality made set.Consumer reports rated this set as Excellent in BOTH SD and HD and I agree with them. DVD's with my Oppo DV-981HD DVD player look almost like HD DVD. I am that impressed. Get the Toshiba. Better Processors, Better Picture, Better made, BIGGER picture, Better set.
I am very tiny and have a difficult time seeing through the regular type binculars. This is nice because it adjusts to a small face. My only fault with it is that it does NOT adjust focus (hence the term PERMA FOCUS). I bought it for my mother thinking it was just like the one I purchased for my husband. I returned it because I wanted a pair that you could adjust. However, that is my only complaint and it has nothing to with with quality. It has a very sharp clear focus for distance, has a nice feel in your hands and is not so light-weight that it feels cheap but is not so heavy that it weighs you down. :-)
This camera offers impressive quality and features for a reasonable price. This was my first experience with a digital camera so I wasn't sure what to expect. I was surprised to find that the camera is exceptionally easy to use and takes great photographs.You really don't even need to read the manual to start taking pictures. The &quot;getting started&quot; guide helps you install the memory card and batteries and then you are off and running. For the most part, all camera function can be figured out by navigation the well designed menus. This is especially good since the full manual is only included in PDF format on the software CD.So far, all of the pictures I've taken have had very nice color balance and depth. Naturally, the quality setting on the camera (of which there are 3) has a signficant effect on the imagine quality.. but I have been satisfied with the results at all quality levels.The included memory card has 16 megabytes of storage. This will get you about 29 images at medium quality, ~ 15 at high quality and 2 at the high quality setting (which uses no compression). 16 megabytes gives you plenty of storage to get started with the camera, but you'll probably want to invest in something larger once you start using it more.Of course, this camera has it's set of downsides.- On occasion the response time from the zoom is a bit slow. You'll press the zoom buttom (which is nicely located right where your thumb rests) and it might take a second or so for the zoom to move.- The screen on the back of the camera isn't bright enough for outdoor photography. This only becomes a problem when you are using the macro feature. Normally the viewfinder gets the job done, but with macro photos the viewfinder doesn't accurately show what the lens sees so you must use the screen. Unfortunately the screen can be almost impossible to see on a sunny day.- When looking through the viewfinder your nose presses against the rear screen. This doesn't present a problem from a usage perspective but you'll find the screen needs constant cleaning.
This is a great little product. I actually purchased 2 one for each of my teenagers. They can each download their own kind of music and videos, I can now use my own. Easy and quick start, just choosing your name might be the hard part since there are so many out there.
I think that the qps dvdrom is one of the greatest dvd drives on the market,because is one of the fastest and one that have less problems when you install it, i don't own it but a close friend do, so i know what a great product the qps dvd drive is.
This television is -- as I have come to expect from Sony -- absolutely excellent! I have a large Sony HD Wega XBR in the livingroom (a CRT), and I wanted to replace the bedroom TV with an HD LCD. This 26" Bravia is a perfect fit for the room and the performance is superb. I have satellite service, so the HD picture is so realistic that it was positively spooky at first. I couldn't be happier.If you are at all put off by the slightly higher price for Sony products, don't be! The quality is always there and I consider that well worth a slight premium. Aside from the outstanding picture quality, Sony's tradition of always having the most (and best situated) hookups for various components is wonderful.
Hello. While this camera was nice for the first couple of months I had it, its got a well-documented manufacturer's defect that Olympus has yet to accept. I had to send it back TWICE for repair and, despite the fact that it was returned to me still broken, they now want me to pay them $244.65 to fix it. What? Is this a joke?I created a website in honour of Olympus' behavior - OLYMPUSCHEATEDME*COM. You should check it out for the full story. If you have a similar story, please let me know.
I couldn't find any (non-photo) reviews of this media player, but it appeared to be best buy relative to current media players. I recommend it as a all around media player even though it's not perfect.It is very useful as a music player, video player, audio and video recorder, file transfer, image preview, CF card (RAW and jpg) download, etc. I love how it folds up, providing a built-in stand and screen protection. It makes traffic and work bearable. Spend a little more to get the 80 GB!However, there are a few issues to be worked out.1. A firmware update is needed so that I can view the video files with the latest software out--I couldn't get ANY video files (new and older ones) to play. You have to find the OLD Dr. DivX (DivX 3, 4, or 5)! However, don't expect to be able to get the TV to play the converted DivX files with tolerable quality. But LCD is great.2. The interface gets old quick--one must navigate thru menus by repetitively pressing buttons. Shortcuts are needed to go straight to the main menu, and to like go straight to a song list (bypassing the CF option when there is no CF card and non-music files, and straight to song file).3. Finding a certain song and editing the playlist on the Flashtrax is very cumbersome. I still haven't figured out how to change file order except by removing the file and returning it one at a time using a computer. Moreover, it organizes itself oldest to newest, not alphabetically like the computer.4. A radio antenna would be help!! So would a remote. And some games would be over the top.5. There is no "on" light. When it is actively playing the amber light flashes, but I often accidently leave it on draining all power because I didn't realize it was on when screen is black like when it's hooked to the computer.Customer service--very prompt and responsive. If you keep at it with them (and Google), you will probably get any issues resolved one way or the other.While it may not the smallest or well-known media player, it does everything a media player should do and then some! The interface is easy to figure out, if a bit cumbersome. Once you figure out the quirks (and all media players appear to have some), you won't be sorry, especially with 40-80 GB! I find it fun and very useful.
The setup of the WMB54G was harder than it was for other wireless devices I have configured on my wireless network, but eventually I got it to work well for music AND for video.Other reviewers at various sites have pointed to the inflexibility of the setup, with the configuring computer's IP address having to be set to a value compatible with that of the WMB54G (there's a nice explanation of how to set a static IP address for Windows XP at http://www.hotcomm.com/FAQ/FAQ_staticIPXP.asp). After some fiddling I found that I had to set up both my Local Area Connection AND my AGN Virtual Adapter to have static IP addresses, and they had to be different ones. Even so, I never was able to use the "easy" setup wizard -- it just could not find the device. Once I started to use the alternative browser-based setup I had more success and got it working without too much more trouble.On my (then) 802.11b network it handled music very well, unless I was running some compute-intensive task on the computer. But when I tried watching video with the same default settings, the time lag between the video and the audio was over a second, which makes that setup unusable. By searching online I discovered the "movie" buffer mode which presumably reduces the size of the buffer to reduce the lag. For reasons known only to Linksys's quirky band of programmers, that setting doesn't appear on the main screen of the Bridge Utility program (my version is 1.1), but it can be accessed by clicking with mouse button 2 on the icon in the system tray. Unfortunately, on the 802.11b network, the audio quality in "movie" mode was too poor to use.However, while I was in the store buying the WMB54G I had also bought a Netgear 802.11g wireless router. When I upgraded my network to run with the new router in "G" mode, thus increasing the network speed by x5 or so, then the WMB54G's movie mode worked fine, with negligible time delay when watching video.So, overall I am satisfied. I like the fact that it is easy to stream the sound from any application to the hifi. I strongly recommend that for video you use the WMB54G on an 802.11g network. On the negative side, I would fault this product on ease of setup, and poor documentation.
It was everything they said it be. Block out unwant side light for photograhs, easy installation, and removal. I would recommend this product for any photography . [...]
The product has great features, and is very easy to setup.Problem is, the features don't actually work.VPN - It has built in VPN, and you get a client to run on the remote PC to make it part of your network. It almost works, except the connection will "drop" several times a day. Absolutely useless if you need a reliable connection.Wireless - The wireless is CRAP. It is unable to maintain a connection for more then an hour or so. You can watch the PC's disconnect from the network, search for a new, and then reconnect again in a few minutes. If you're using the PC at the time, then tough luck. Some laptops are unable to connect at all (although they're more then happy to connect to other networks).Buggy - I'm running the latest software (Dec 09), and it's full of bugs. Apart from dropping the connections, the VPN not working, the DHCP server failing, there's a problem where you connect with "Limited Connectivity"... which means the only thing your PC can talk to is the router. Not very useful, and extremely frustrating.Technical Support - What support? They can't get further then "Try power cycling it AGAIN". In the end they sent me a new one.. exactly the same.
This router is great. Not only does cable internet service really respond to it, but the wireless is excellent. If you can follow directions, setup is a snap, and the security is amazing. Recently, both our desktops went down, and we are now using our mobile devices to conduct business. The netgear router gives a 100% signal strength, and the price isn't too shabby either.
I bought this machine specifically to print on envelopes and checks. It is the only laser all-in-one that has a multi-purpose tray at a good price. I was concerned that the snake paper path would not print well on envelopes, but there does not seem to be a unit with a nice straight-through paper path like my old HP 5Mp.When I ran my first envelope, I was disappointed at the creases in it, so I visited the Brother web site and followed the extensive how-to. There are a couple of levers in the back of the machine you must flip and then using the network setup (control center 2) you set the MP tray to thick. Then let the machine crank through your stack of envelopes.I just printed 200 heavyweight envelopes with NO creases. So it pays to read the tech support. The page goes on to state that if you are getting creased envelopes, you may need to be sent a new machine.One problem I did encounter was a loss of communication (I'm using my MFC over an Ethernet connection), but cycling power brought it back on-line. Will tell you more as time goes on.*** So here's the update. Still printing/faxing/scanning/copying just great. The network problem was that sleep mode was turned on. So I turned it off. Find sleep timer in the menu and then with the cursor on sleep time press the 'Secure' and 'Job Cancel' buttons at the same time. Then turn sleep off. And guess what? The machine goes 'idle' instead of 'sleeping'. It doesn't use any more power in 'idle' over 'sleep' according to tech support.
These binoculars are great for watching sporting events where you want a wide view of the field. You can follow a game without feeling like you are looking through binoculars. However, you'd better be sitting close to the action, because the 4x zoom doesn't allow you to see long distances. They will not work well for wildlife viewing or anything over 50 yards away.
Bought this to connect my blu-ray to my tv. Works great! HD perfect size, nice quality. Picture is awesome. Would recommend this to anyone.
This is an excellent portable stool. Highly durable, light weight, portable, strong, though a bit pricey, worth every penny. I've seen nothing that matches this product.
I have had very little problems with this, my second DVD player, in the course of use. At least, not until eight months into its life, when it inadvertently began to turn off every time I pressed play. Eventually the device would not come on at all, trapping my DVD. I called for a replacement, and paid $30 for a new one (yes, you must pay for a new one if it is within the 3 to 12 month window of the warrantee). In the meantime I used my entire toolbox to pry open the DVD, owned by Netflix.The replacement arrived rather quickly, thanks to the good customer service of Philips. But now, about a month into the life of the replacement, the same problem has occurred once, and I am not optimistic about the future.In other words, you may expect your money to last only a limited time. Keep your eye on the DVD market if you buy this model.
I've been using this mouse for over a year now, hooked up to Apple PowerBook G4, which incidentally, complements each other's metallic surface well.Pros:- Very portable, ruggedly built.- Stylish design with brushed metallic surface (highly resistant to finger prints).- Ideal cord length (includes an extension cord as well).- Comes with the carrying pouch.- Smooth mousing experience -- smooth pointer movement, good tactile feedback on the buttons and scroll wheel.Cons:- Too small for all but small hands under extended usage.- Only the surface is metallic. The rest is unimpressive boring black boxy plastic.- Scroll wheel and the plastic layer underneath the metal surface attract dust.- Non-retractable cord.- Only 2 buttons and scroll wheel.If you are looking for a mouse that will sit on your desk most of the time, this is NOT the mouse for you. Although it is one of the best portable mice out there, its small dimension (about the size of a PC Card) will challenge all but small hands after extended use. Get a desktop mouse if that's your intention.That said, all portable mice are small and Logitech's MouseMan Traveler is among the very best. Its optical sensor, while not one of those super fast sensitive kinds, will track the pointer movement with grace and accuracy, never skipping the beat. Its two buttons, which are cleverly integrated as the surface body, offer very good tactile feedback, as does its scroll wheel, which offers good friction (not too smooth, not too hard).My only real complaints is how easily the mouse collects dust. Because this is an optical mouse, the dust will not interfere with the operation. However, the area between metal surface (which doubles as two buttons) has some gap that attracts dust. You can use the paper napkin to clean, but be prepared to clean often. The scroll wheel collects dust even more easily, although this is all too common among scroll wheel-based mice.I recommend this mouse highly for travelers.
I have to admit I was worried about all that would be involved in mounting a 32" LCD using this mount, but instead the entire process went amazingly quickly. In fact, the longest part of the install was marking the studs on the wall.The mount is completely adjustable and I appreciate the small amount of tilt the mount allows in case in the process of attaching the lag bolts the mounting plate gets pulled slightly off-plumb. It's incredibly sturdy and I have no concerns about it holding and lasting the life of multiple TVs.Do be sure you know where on the mount you want the included cable clips, as they will snap off rather than come out of the holes - but nothing that can't be worked around with regular cable ties.The kit literally comes with everything you will likely need save for a stud finder. All lag bolts and all attachment bolts to the TV itself are included.The one very small caveat is that the horizontal plumb of the attached TV will vary a little depending upon how far the arm is extended, so if you adjust the TV to be level with the arm fully extended it will be ever so slightly tilted when you push the arm back up against the wall. However you'll only notice with the use of a level - it's not an issue in real-world use.Note also that there are TWO allen wrenches included with the mount, and the slightly larger silver one is the one you need to adjust the TV's horizontal tilt once it's attached. I was frustrated that Sanus included the "wrong size" allen wrench in the hardware kit until I found the second wrench - duh.In short, I can't recommend this mount highly enough.
I received this item as a gift. (Photography is a very expensive hobby of mine.) Up until I received this autofocus camera, I did all my work with a Nikon FM-10.My issue with this camera may just be a glitch with my particular camera and not with ALL of the Maxxum 50s. My camera appears to have a short in it somewhere. Sometimes when I go to use it, the shutter release button will not work, although the display is lit and indicates it's ready to go. Also, once in awhile the battery indicator will say my batteries are low, then after a few moments it will say they're okay. This issue is NOT the result of old or mixed batteries. It will do that with high-quality, brand new batteries and it will operate for months afterwards on the very same batteries it claims are about to die.Finally, this camera is not very user-friendly. It is difficult to remember which symbols represent which functions. I have to keep the owner's manual with me at all times to be able to use all the features.Unfortunately, I cannot locate any warranty papers, so I'm stuck with this faulty camera. I don't know if I would trust it with my memories, given the choice. I am disappointed as Konica Minolta usually makes quality equipment.
- 9 out of 10 times the remote does not operate the devices properly- I had the remote replace twice and still does not work- Also screen of the first remote went dead after few months. Screen of the second remote does not register the commands- Logitech customer service is a NIGHTMARE! You spend at least a hour each time with young clueless folks who keeps forward your call to somebody.- Also Logitech does not have the full codes of all brands and devices in their database so it creates conflicts with commands.Product is as bad as customer service.
This is one of the best deals on the DVD player market. First rate sound, video, and features with a bargain price. I own a Go Video D2730 networked DVD player also and I thoght it is a decent one. Bought this one just for some dialog enhancement. Never imagined this Panasonic one makes so much difference in sound and video quality. One of my best buys ever!
The card writes pictures very fast. I am very happy with what I paid for it... what a value! Shipping was extremely quick.
These cost a bit more than some other brand ones but I tell you, I went 6+ months without printing anything and hit print and still works like new.Other brands or styles in the past always dry up or clog. These have long expired and I never print but still seems to work great!If was cheaper would have been 5 star though :)
When opening the boxes, all of the ink cartridges were leaking inside the packaging. Not what I was looking for and had to go and buy new cartridges.
I bought this cable hoping that I could get a better picture on my HDTV. Much to my dismay, it doesn't help AT ALL! I get the exact same picture that I do with the composite cable. Not sure why this is the case. Perhaps this cable only works with certain TVs. I have a 47" 1080p Insignia HDTV. Very disappointed.
I spent about a month searching for the perfect headphones for my needs: Movies, games, and music all in one. I was starting to stress myself out from looking so hard and overanalyzing. If you are doing the same thing......just stop and order a pair of these phones. The 555's sound excellent, are extremely comfortable and seem very durable......not to mention a 2 year warranty on top of that. I thought they would leak alot of sound at night if my roomies were sleeping but i just turn them down a bit and they don't hear a thing. I am highly reccomending these cans. Shop around a little.......they have come down in price quite a bit
I bought three of them for my Samsung ML-2010; it's working great and the printing quality is really good. I would recommend it for other buyers.
I bought this tuner card to use with Windows Media Center on Vista (and subsequently Windows 7). The hardware support is excellent (Windows 7 will put in the proper driver from Hauppauge on it it's own, not sure about Vista).I bought it to use on a second monitor on my computer in a college dorm room. It was a great decision because it took up so much less space than having a dedicated TV(and was cheaper too), and being able to record my favourite shows while I was out partying... I mean studying, was ideal.I strongly encourage any parents out there who think they'll need to buy a TV for the childs dorm room should look into buying another cheap monitor and this card to use. Being able to pause live tv makes it even better, along with all the other DVR features (being able to get live sport scores, view online media, extend media to XBOXs etc.)
My compact flash cards fit snugly inside this case. The case snaps shut and feels fairly secure. It's about the size of my iPod, so it's not a big bulky thing. It's not tiny either, but it's small enough to carry in a pocket but solid enough to feel like it's really protecting my cards. Removing cards is fairly easy.
This is the second HDMI cable I purchased from Amazon based off of my experience with the first.DON'T BE FOOLED THESE CABLES WORK JUST AS WELL AS THE $40 CABLES!I have a few "expensive" cables and did side-by-side comparison test and I see absolutely NO difference between them. Save yourself some cash and try one out, what do you have to loose for the preice.
All the knives in this line up are incredible. Kinda strange you can get excited about a knife. Guess its more about the positive experience finally. They are light very sharp and really nice to use. I cant quite explain it they are just awesome. I have purchased all the top expensive brands in the past the german brands, high end japanese brands they just dont compare. The build quality here is simple elegant and bulletproof. I know you might cringe after reading about my etiquette here but I throw these in the dishwasher and they come out perfect every time. No rust no damage no dullness. I know your not supposed to put knives in the dishwasher. The dishwasher has in fact ruined all my other expensive knies mainly due to rust leaching out of the blades. Thats probably why they say dont put them in there. You can change that rule with these knives. Love Love Love them! Like them so much I have been buying them as gifts for people:) Its great when a company puts out a great product!
Okay pen no use as a stylus. But a proper stylus for a few more dollars. Not worth it all
First, it sucks up the battery real fast, I said well that's not such a big problem, but after 3.5 months the camera started making this crankling noise and got stuck forever. It's supose to be the logic card, that's like the motherboard for a PC. I was reading some of the reviews, and I saw the same problem in some of them. Apparently costumer service is not going to do much for me, so I guess I lost the money. Maybe at the end they'll loose more than me.
The Zune is great not only for music, but for its video capabilities as well. I'm now able to transfer files from my PC (TV shows and the like) and watch them whenever/wherever.
This tiny load of tunes clips on my headband and keeps me running happy for the whole marathon!
This piece is a must for ur iPod. I have 3 headphones for my iPod and I would say this is the best one. Its having a very good Bass and upon that its very useful @ my work place and in the Gym. Sticks to ur ears and gives a very good qulaity sound.
With an array of DSLR's, Point & Shoots, and camcorders all in frequent use, I must say that the Sony R1 produces the best still image of the lot The camera takes a superb photo with remarkable depth and resolution in any lighting conditions, producing true colors and tones. OK, this gizmo lacks the cute stuff and all the bells and whistles of, say, my D Series Nikon, or my Canon EOS Rebel, but it takes one heck of a great still picture -- distant, mid-range or macro. It made me a believer in the Zeiss lens.
im glad i bought this case. its a good product, really durable. Only thing thats i dont like is the scratches you can seem them but not extremely bad.
This thing doesn't deserve a single star. Do a search on this product and you'll find scores of unhappy consumers. Linksys (Cisco) knows they have a problem with this product and blame the ISP.
The cable shipped very quickly. Plugged it in as soon as I got it and it worked wonderfully. I haven't had any problems with it at all.
There is no clear winner in internal card readers.One important note about this one:You have to insert a compact flash card upside down.
The five star reviews will change soon after these have this printer/scanner for more than six months. Too many things to go wrong and customer service is terribls with HP/Compaq. I always knew Compaq was junk, but now HP is dragged down too.
This product is a worthy purchase. What was particularly important to me is that it came with all the cables needed to hook it up. No extra expenditures getting what you need. It comes equipped with USB and Firewire cables, so it's ready to use immediately. Installation of the hard drive was super simple, too. I'm pleased.
I'll keep this short. They are the most comfortable things I've ever had on my ears. EVER. They have a great sound. They look absolutely ridiculous on your head. I love them.
This is a very nice case. I like the magnetic latch and the fit. The hole in the top for the lanyard puzzles me. When you pull the lanyard thru the opening it is difficult to remove the camera. Perhaps I am missing something.
This is my second set of these mounts. I used them in our previous house, and after we moved I bought another pack to set up the new home theater. These are currently supporting Polk Audio RM 7 speakers. The speakers are small, and weigh in at maybe 3 lbs. These mounts are perfect for speakers like these, but I'm not sure how well they would hold up with anything much heavier.The instructions that come with these aren't great, but it was pretty easy to figure out. I mounted mine directly to the drywall with the included wall anchors. The only thing I wish these had is a hole to run the speaker wire through. I ended up running mine out through the screw hole and cutting a small notch in the screw cap to make it fit. They look great!
went to pny website to determine the correct memory to use. Used the configurator online.... told me to use this memory. Would not work... called pny tech... said configurator was wrong and to use PC100 for my machine. Told tech configurator shows PC133... said configurator is not always correct... sent back and reordered Kingston... no problems with Kingston PC133.I strongly recommend you call tech support before ordering PNY memory to minimize delays
These are excellent, well-built speakers. They arrived the very morning of a presentation that I was going to make at our genealogical society. I took them along with me, was able to hook them to my laptop and use them right away. They are simple, yet provide a robust, rich sound. I couldn't be more pleased. I use them, along with my laptop, as my regular music listening source.
This Dymo LetraTag labeling tape is perfect for making the black text stand out. If I use one of the larger fonts on my LetraTag label maker, I can see the type from across the room. That is very handy to identify items or if an item is on a shelf, where it might otherwise be difficult to view.I like the background because there are not many packages or other items that have this shade as their background. That makes these labels standout. They are easy to identify as something I have labeled. And I label everything, from the contents of a cabinet shelf, to boxes and bins I do not want to open (pre-label, I would have opened a bin 15 times to determine its contents - no longer), to file folders, to the back of all my electronics in case I lose one. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.These labels are easy to apply, the rear of each labels backing is split in two so it is effortless. If I need to trim a label, I peel away the backing first and then use a pair of scissors to trim up without the backing. I found that if I kept trimming the labels with the backing on, I could not find the "split" on the back of my labels trimmed. Since cutting most labels is quick and easy, trimming with the back off does not deter from the adhesiveness of the label.I have had no problem with these Dymo labels adhering to any surface. And the labels hold firmly in place, regardless of temperature variations. I use a lot of this LetraTag tape, and I have found Amazon's price to be the best. On all variations of the LetraTag tape, their price is always the lowest.
I am a graduate student and I needed a potable hard disk for my laptop. I researched almost all the brands and finally found LaCie. My main requirement is that the hard disk shouldnt require external power and should be rugged enough to be able to carry it in my backpack. LaCie is a perfect fit for my needs and has been working awesome until now on Vista and Win XP. The CNet expert reviews also suggested that LaCie is the fastest among the portable hard drives. I just had to format it to NTFS when I plugged it in for the first time (I think there are no instructions available in the manual for NTFS formatting).I carried the disk in my back pack all the way to India during my vacation. I travelled extensively there and dragged the disk in Indian trains and buses. It is very reliable and works really fast. I have also transferred data in excess of 70GB and I didnt find any problems with heating. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because of the cost. The product is little costlier than its peers, but I think it is worth the price.
The information on the CD jacket differs from the information in the Amazon description. The Amazon description states that this product can be used by Macintosh computers and it can not. The cover does not state that this is availabe for any Macintosh platforms only a Windows platform. This causes confusion for Macintosh users.
I ordered these headphones because of previous reviews that said that they were great.I was blown away by these things. Frequency response of 16HZ to22KHZ, I believe it (We can only hear 20HZ to 20KHZ).Crisp, no crackle highs, and no distorted lows.With plenty of POWER! I use these for about 6 hours a day, 7 days a week. they are so comfortable that after the first day of use, i forget they are on, and nearly yank my laptop off of the table! Don't let the first fit fool you when you first put them on. They start out snug, but soon you can't feel them. GREAT SOUND low or high volume, and with all styles of music. From Classical, to Hip Hop, to the guitar gods of the classic rock era. (Rest in piece Ronnie Montrose), who passed on last week. I listened to Town Without Pity, and Rock Candy for hours with these. I think the next set will last much longer, because i do a "headphone check" before I get up from my computer. This is another marriage saving feature. You can hear your wife talk to you, and answer her intelligently, not like buds. I just ordered 2 more of them, for UNDER $10.00 delivered (2 day shipping for free. I love Amazon Prime)!BUY THESE, AND GET AMAZON PRIME!!! The headphones lasted 6months , until my cat ate the wires. (Oh well, live & learn)...This quality item for under $5.00 each can't be beat...Amazon Prime paid for itself in about 4 months of 2 day shipping.Not to mention that the Prime free video service(Free movie & tv shows streaming when you want them, similar to netflix)!From music to movies, yummy!Liquid Tusk.
This is an excellent little audio player. Unlike other reviewers, I am impressed with the audio quality, the bass in particular is strong and rich, but only with different headphones. I am using some of the $50 Sonys. Battery life is also amazing, typically more than a full day with volume up high. My unit turns itself off only when the battery is low. My caveat is that tech support is non-existent. The player's LCD broke in my briefcase, and although the unit still plays as well as ever, I can't read the display. The voice/radio record function should be handy, but the file format is unusual and I can't play the low bitrate wave files on my computer. Hence I can't save a lecture or meeting notes for example. With all that, I would buy another one, with as much memory as possible.
I don't know why Dell decided to to go with an unusual connector for their computers fans, but this is a fairly easy replacement. I followed the instructions given by the other reviewers and now my old, loud Dell fan is gone and I have a quiet Antec fan instead. I set the fan speed to "medium".
I've installed this thing, it worked. Shut the WinTV2000 and brought it up again, it freezed my laptop. I have a laptop with Intel Dual Core in it and no other application running.
Wow, I just got this thing, and Ive taken tons of pics with it already. The pictures are great. I used to have a 640x480 camera which was ok, but this one is much better. I love the lcd viewfinder. Theres nothing like being able to view the pictures on the spot. People really like that. Pictures are as good as or better than my friends kodak dc215. Super easy to use too. One thing, get a card reader for your computer. No need to hook the camera up, just pull the card and plop the pics to your harddrive in no time. Also get a bigger card. 4mb is a waste of time. I got a 32 meg and can fit about 100 pics at the high setting. Also rechargeable batteries are a must. You can get 4 ni-mh batteries and a charger from radio shack or ebay for like $20. I would have bought these things for any camera that I got so its no reflection on this cameras options. It actually comes with a lot and the usb hookup is a big deal. Try downloading 100 pictures over a serial interface. Can you say take a nap. I do wish it had an optical zoom, though, like the dc 215. Its really a nice option. But with the $50 rebate and I had a $20 amazon coupon, it cant be beat. Great pics, easy to use and great price. I only left out one star because of the no zoom thing. Other than that, Im very happy with it.
I don't know if it was a battery issue or a problem with the charger itself but I noticed that sometimes the batteries would come off the charger and be dangerously hot to the touch. After a short period of time this would happen to a majority of the batteries that I put in the charger. As a result the batteries no longer hold much of a charge. I have only used the Sony batteries that were suggested for use with this unit, but I think the 15 minute charging time wasn't worth the damage that it did to many of my batteries.
My old color TV only had one input - coaxial. All I had to do was run RCA jacks from my DVD player to the modulator and a coaxial cable from modulator to TV, set the TV and modulator to channel 3, and bingo! In the beginning there was a humming sound coming from somewhere, but it went away after several hours and I haven't heard it since then. The humming might have been caused by the TV set, which had been in storage for many years.The image and sound quality are as good as its going to get with this TV, and I'm satisfied. I have not tried the S-video connection.
I bought a Playstation One off of ebay and it had no power cord. I looked it up and decided to buy this one, I just plugged it in and it works perfectly.
I ordered these binoculars for birding. Nice light weight and excellent for seeing my birds. Arrived as ordered and very pleased with purchase.
the Flip Video Camcorder is an outstanding way to capture many scenes and the quality of the pictures is great. Also, its size makes it easy to carry when you are on vacation as it fits easily into your pocket. I recommend it.
These ink cartridges proved to be completely worthless. You do save a lot of money, but you get what you pay for. There were blank lines through everything i printed, and ink blobs at the end of pages sometimes. If i had to print anything to give to someone else, or officially turn it (dont even think about printing a resume), i had to clean the heads twice before printing, EVERY time. Definitely not worth it.
This unit worked for one day before it konked out. While it was easy to set up and gave excellent pictures, when I went to turn it on the second day, the power wouldn't come on. To make matters worse, the warranty info states you must ship Panasonic's Texas Service Center at your expense if you are going to get it fixed. Then to add more insult to injury, they say that if they choose not to repair your new unit, they will ship you a refurbished unit and now a new one. Using this equipment for 90 minutes only to have the unit fail is unacceptable. A new unit should be sent to replace this one - not a refurbished unit. This is a very poor warranty and exeedingly poor customer service.I'm going to contact their customer service unit to see if I can get this serviced loaclly, but this poor level of quality control is unacceptable. If I wish to return the unit to the shipping company, I am out the original shipping charges, plus the additional shipping costs to get it back to them.Check out all of the warranty and return policies before you purchase.Follow-up. July 2nd. I was able to contact J&amp;R Music Customer Service. They were friendly and quite helpful. I am in the process of exchanging the broken unit for a new one. Hopefully the second one will work.
Length:: 3:35 MinsCompact & Easy to Use
I have had this lens for over a year and i shot some really good pictures with it. It is by far the most compact 80-400 in the market and the sharpness and the colors are lot better than what you would expect from a third party manufacturer. (I also have the tokina 12-24 and that is also really good)The built Quality is Great it is solid, when you hold it you feel metal not some plastic. I also have the sigma 50-150 and it has HSM so one day while i was shooting some birds in flight i said to myself because tokina does not have an internal focus and focuses slower than a hsm sigma the sigma would be a better choice. man i was wrong. after shooting an hour with the sigma i decided to give tokina a try and it was much better. even though the focus was not as fast it was fast enough to catch birds and the 80-400 range was so much better than 50-150. on a D300If you are looking for a budget 80-400 do not even hesitate and buy this lens.
Order placed: May 14, 2010 Credit Card charged 5/14/2010.Delivery estimate: May 20, 2010 - May 25, 2010Charge Canceled. The online purchase was made on may 14 with scheduled delivery between May 20 and May 25. I called the vendor who stated that the package must have been lost in the mail & that he would send another to arrive May 27. The UPS truck was already in the neighborhood & the package has yet to be delivered. Package did not arrive on May 27thPackage was finally delivered on May 28 (Memorial day weekend) I have not yet been billed for the second package (minus the delivery charge as per Super Deal.
USB optical regular size basic mouse. Black & gray in color. Been using this for 1.5 years for drafting. I use the wheel as a button all the time.Pros:- Tried and Reliable. Works flawless.- Nice feel in yor hand- InexpensiveCons:- Does not score for it looks
Printer was received promptly and it looked brand new. I was amazed how simple it was to use; just plug and play. I love the size and the weight for easy storage. Would highly recommend this product.
I received the package in great time, but when I opened it, it was the 120V 60 Hz type, not the 100-240V 50-60Hz that the picture showed (http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/5e/bf/5eed81b0c8a02563cc0d9110.L.jpg). The reason I wanted the dual voltage is so that when I go out of country, I can use this adapter without a transformer. The reason I gave it a 3 was because the shipping was quick and I can still use this adapter in the US.
If you lack patience for software problems, then avoid this printer. As the other reviewers note, this printer is difficult to install. I spent countless hours on the phone with HP when trying to install the software on Windows XP (service pack 1). I was mailed a new software disk after a HP technician told me to return the item. Silly me--I re-purchased the item after I successfully installed the replacement software. A few months later, I then encountered the color cartridge problem cause by another software bug. This bug forced me to purchase a new color cartridge. I demanded a replacement cartridge from HP, which surprisingly complied. Still, HP cannot give me back all the time I wasted dealing with these annoying software problems. On a positive note, when the software behaves, the printer does indeed work nicely--it's fast, easy to use, and has many features.
I am using an old Toshiba Satellite 2540CDS for work, and it runs Windows 98. I needed to get an Excel spreadsheet on it that I was using to capture data; however, the CD drive and floppy drive were busted, so transferring the data that way or even getting USB drivers onto it were a no-go. Because the Toshiba had a built-in infrared port, I decided to buy this infrared adapter to put on my current computer and attempt to transfer the Excel spreadsheet between the two computers. Long story short, it worked.As a side note, my current computer that I used the adapter on is running Windows 7 Professional (64-bit).
Unit was ordered only to replace like unit that cost of repairs was thought to exceed value. Verified with seller before purchase that there should be no problem using existing cartridges since unit came without those & was advised it should not be a problem. Orded & received promptly as advertised. Unit would not print in Magenta or Cyan right out of the box. Advised seller & was told to go buy new HP brand Magenta & Cyan cartridges & try them then get back to them or if I returned unit to them there would likely be " Fees "! Spending almost as much to trobleshoot their problem as we paid for the unit did not seem a viable option so being a repair company ourselves we were able to scavage enough parts off of unit to fix our origional unit & junk the rest. Also even though the unit was advertised as 'good' I think 'makes copy' would have been a fair assessment of copy quality based on the Black & Yellow print we were able to see. Transfer belt was not in real good shape. Don't really want to be sour grapes but if you are going to sell a product you should back it up. Likely will not do business with this company again.
A nice clean precise filter, but if you have less than a 6" scope,then consider the 25% transmission version.
I've had this in my Scion xA for a couple of years, and it works just fine. A bit of a pain to install, but not all that bad.
Absolutely no problems with this drive.
I had two observations:1. The unit had audible hum noise. I'm assuming this was specific to my unit since others have not complained about this.2. The unit has clear impact on the sound quality -- both good and bad (to my ear). Now the experience may be specific to my setup.I used this power supply to run Musical Fidelity Phono Preamp V-LPS. The setup includes VPI (HW-19) turntable (MM), feeding Musical Fidelity V-LPS (running on the power supply, the subject of this review), connecting to a tube integrated amplifier(tried with two -- one 300B Single-ended triode and the other with EL34 Push/Pull configuration).Two clear results to my ears:- Unambiguous improvement in sound-stage (more body also, a bit more 3-dimensional sound)- Equally unambiguous reduction (roll-off) in higher frequency sound compared to wall-wartThe changes were large enough for me (and a couple other people) to notice these immediately.With that, I'm returning the unit (due to noise) and not asking for a replacement unit (for higher frequency roll-off; unacceptable to lose the airiness of the VPI).With that stated, someone with bright-sounding system (possibly some solid-state?) may see favorable results (depending on your taste?) with this power supply. I can imagine reduction in bright/harsh sound and this power supply may make the overall system sound closer to the "tube" sound. But that's only a conjecture. (may be I should try with the SS receiver/s I have and post the findings). Meanwhile, parse this review in case it helps you.All the best.
Very nicely done. The quality of the sound is amazing.As all transmitting devices may experience an intermittent loss of signal.
The two memories were bad or used, I try each and only a memory started but to the second showed blue screen, I had to buy another equal in Venezuela and worked perfectly,I cannot give back you because I live so far "Venezuela" and it leaves expensive, What a deception?
The printer does not read the cartridges and once I went to take it out, it wouldn't budge. I ended up destroying the machine just to get the cartridge out, and I now have to throw out my $200 machine.
These were bought to replace a set of Advent wireless phones that had worn out. These are twice the phones that the others were new. Great comfort, great sound, great distance and really good battery life. You have to charge them before you can use them, but it's no big deal unless you have no patience whatsoever. It took longer to get them out of the package than it did to connect them to my TV. Comes with adapters for several different hookups. Absolutely will buy another of this brand.
This is a quality product and Logitech make excellent trackballs. The only reason I bought this technology was because I could not find a bluetooth trackball. I have a bluetooth keyboard and it is much more responsive and you don't have to worry about roving too far from your computer or where the signal receiver is. Having said all that, this is a great option for a desktop computer. For a laptop its kind of a hassle.
Received exactly what I had ordered in an expedious way at a fair price. I had another of this product already. I bought both through Amazon because of the customer confidence I have in them.Pentax BG2 Battery Grip for Pentax K10D and K20D DSLR CamerasThis grip makes handling the K20D much better plus you have an extra battery compartment and remote trigger device storage inside the grip. I recommend this grip.
This model offers high performance at a reasonable price. Great Satellite reception even on a cloudy day. The vehicle I used in had metalized heat reflective windshild and this units built-in antenna had no problem with reception where other types of GPS models had trouble finding positioning satellites. I did'nt experince drop outs or losing position even while driving though bridges. However, an external antenna port is available.The unit provides realtime directions on a sharp, bright, color wide touch screen display, easy to read and use. This model makes driving on a freeway with multiple lanes and ramps easy to follow. Display updates quickly with freeway overhead signs. If you miss a turn the unit will recalculate direction in real time. Voice directions are clear. This model does not require you to plug into a lighter port making this very portable. The built-in battery lasts 4 hours before requiring a recharge. Rugged lightweight case with chrome edging. Disply provides speed, altitude , ETA, read out. A great feature of this unit is the real time traffic updates, this feature allows you to recalculate alternate routes if required. I travel through metropolitan routes and my experience is it does fairly good job, but traffic information updates may lag in reporting. This feature is provided at no additional subcription charge. Unit provides 3d, 2d views, find point of interest and find address. A unique feature of this unit is icons of gas stations, resturants etc... and city scapes on the display.Awesome GPS Navigator!
This grip does not look, or feel cheap, it has nice fit, & finish, it fits to the camera body nicely, feels good in the large hands, & looks like it is part belongs on the camera, the buttons, & wheel have a nice feel simular to the Canon's buttons, if it lasts it is certainly a better deal than the Canon grip @ twice the price IMOT. Bellamy advanced amateur photographer
the pda part is what i expected does everything I want,,,,the GPS part is what really caught my attention and it good ,,it does get confused going to my house ,but thats probably because the road has 3 different names ,,but it does get there,,it has roads that are just back dirt roads that are short cuts and there they are in my little pocket pppc,,very good ,just takes a little getting used to it,
I have had these in these speakers in my acura legend for about 10 months, and I am pretty impressed. The only thing is one of my tweeters is starting to sound slightly disorted. I do love the woofers, very good. They also emphasize the background sounds in the music which make these speakers stand out. Good for playing live music.
This was just was I was looking for by a trusted brand! It has improved my outdoor photos tremendously. I consider this my secret weapon ;-)
I have a metal-framed Sears 7x35, a Bushnell 12x25, both are still in good/excellent condition, so this Nikon 12x50 is my third. I need some economical way to enjoy the heaven since am an amateur star gazer (with a Mead 5" reflector telescope). I like the quality of the view, it is quite clear for viewing the stars (and the landscape both under moonlight and of course during daytime). However, the quality of the optics was falling short of the name Nikon (I also own quite a large collection of Nikon cameras both film and digital, and a full range of Nikkor lenses), for there is quite a bit of, I suspect, astigmatism to the lenses most likely due to uneven coatings, because I noticed the on my piece, the left view is ever so slightly less sharp than the right. Also, the focus is not stable, I think because the lenses are too heavy for the plastic casing which flexes quite a bit. As for its weight, for viewing stars, it definitely needs to be mounted on a tripod.That said, I still like the piece. For the price, I should not expected much.
I was using a pair of stereo headphones for music and a separate mono (single ear) headset for voice recognition. Switching between them was inconvenient. I thought this headset would be good for both. The headphone sound quality is excellent. The microphone is good but has more hiss than the one I was using. For voice recognition with Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred V9, the extra hiss doesn't matter and the mic works as good as the other one I had. For recording speech the hiss from this mic is noticeable so I use my old headset for recording speech. I record Bible verses to play on my MP3 player so I can memorize them (Psalm 119:11). The headset comfort is good. Not great, but not bad either. Overall I'm happy with this unit. The price is very reasonable.
These speaker connectors are very nice for small speakers (I have a Sony 5.1 package). I'm using these with the 16 gauage wire from Monster Cable - Monster Standard THX-Certified Speaker Cable.I found the connectors fit the wire perfectly. You do not need to solder these, pliers or another "crimping" device will work just fine. All together, they offer a very good connection. I tried connecting the wire with and without the connectors and I couldn't really tell a difference in sound. However, I think it offers a "cleaner" connection so if you ever need to move a speaker or disconnect devices for cleaning, it is handy. You do not have to worry about pieces of wire wearing down and breaking. Also, the color coded wire slips are nice when setting up your speakers, helps you identify which ones positive (+) or negative (-). I read some people complaining about no + or - signs on the wire. I believe one side of the cable has writing on it, so pick! If you get confused by that, I'm sorry that life is so hard on you.I know people like to say Monster is overrated and overpriced. However, out of all the connectors and wire I looked at this was by far the cheapest. From my experience, when dealing with analog signals, a higher quality cable does help. Digital is another sotry, quality doesn't matter because you either get a signal or you don't- simple as that.Overall, I'm happy with this product and highly recommend it. I hope this helps.
...if only it included a hub, or better yet a wireless hub!I bought this almost a year ago, in late 2000. It was extremely easy item to set up. I followed the instructions, making only one mistake -- using a regular Ethernet cable instead of a rolled one. It worked right immediately (as I recall), or perhaps after one restart. Since then, I haven't ever had to use its Web-based administration. It sits in a corner of my basement, between the DSL modem and the hub with its wires leading off to various rooms.Before I opened it I phoned NetGear to reconfirm that it was the right item for my needs. They answered quickly and accurately.My only complaint is that the product doesn't include a hub -- who'd use it without one? Or, these days, a wireless hub. I figure that five stars shouldn't go to a product that requires you to buy another product too, but only to a full solution. Other than that, though, this has been great.
I bought this to replace my Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer for my art projects. The accuracy for this mouse is far better than the wireless mouse I use for surfing the net! It's very simple to use and for someone with large or small hands, it's comfortable for both. I have small hands but my dad has larger hands, we both use the same computer (unfortunately...=P) and have no problems.The scroll-wheel is GREAT! Unlike the wireless mouse, the grip texture is easier and gel-like. It's very comfortable to scroll up and down with.The glowing red bottom, is a neat feature. I don't pay too much attention to it as I still use my black gel-mouse pad to support my wrist. You do not need to have a mouse for optical mouses as they do not have that ball inside but old habits die hard. =P If you are worried that the red-light will both you, do not worry because it is very discrete.
OEM product for my PSP at half the price of the local over counter stores. Need I say more?
I got this for my Wife who isn't into electronics, but she finds it easy to use and loves that it came in pink. No problems so far, have had it for several months now.
you'll never go back. Optical mice are simply the best. No mouspad, no ball to remove and clean the insides, etc. That's all gone. And this mouse has a PAGE BACK and PAGE FORWARD button on each side. Really great for browsing. I highly recommend the Intellimouse.
I don't know how to write a review about a 4 gb memory card except it's a micro and easy to drop and find when you are 52 yrs old with bad eye sight. Tell Scandisk to start to make them with big buttons...LOL.
I ordered this for my Garmin 2720 - it does not fit....what a piece of junk and it's not worth more than $5!
I bought these for a friend in a nursing home. She is in a double room where the TVs are right next to each other. She said the quality of sound is excellent and the headphones shield all other sound. She is very very happy. So am I.
If you have problems with your flash drive ( like I did) don't count on any technical support. Lines are all automated and wait is always over 20 minutes for live support. Not to mention that it disconects you when it is done telling you this. PNY tech support is a joke.
Came promptly. It worked as expected. It is not too easy to find outdated SD chips and many stores aren't even aware that the newer SDHC chips won't work in older devices.
I've been thinking of buying an HDTV and so I did some research. Looking up at the different deals available, I ended up here at Amazon and I'm glad I was able to grab this HDTV while it was on sale! No Tax, and Free Shipping (from Eagle) I was a bit worried at first, noticing that this was coming from the east coast and I live here in California, but everything turned out great. Thanks Amazon! -c
I read good and bad reviews about the eyepiece extender. Some don't like the loss of view. I myself forgot I had it on the next time I used the camera (T1i). It does keep my nose off the LCD panel and that is what it was intended to do. For that I would recommend it. If you are concerned about the smaller vf image you might want to pass on this. I figured for the price I had little to lose. It works for me.
i got this for myself about a year ago, and it still works like new. never locked up on me and its very easy to use. i had a nano before this and sometimes the artwork would transfer incorrectly and it locked up pretty often.
Although these speakers didn't quite live up to the hype expressed by some reviewers, they are impressive for their size. I am happy with them.
For months my cable connection was going down several times a day with monotonous regularity and I was on the phone with my cable company more than I was online. As a last resort, I decided to replace my (non Linksys) router with this one and I couldn't be more pleased. From the moment that I installed it--which was a snap--it has functioned flawlessly and seamlessly. I just wonder why I waited so long.
Bought this system for wife's gym, and I was totally blown away by sound quality. I can her the music throughout the house. The function are easy, its simply plug and play. Would recommend to anyone.
Ordered this for my husband. It seems to do its job, but is quite noisy at times. Would prefer if it didn't have the voice.
1000 recharges? What a joke. I have about 28 of these things and they have ALL DIED after 12 months domestic use. Thats $200 worth of batteries gone. I would have been better off with alkalines. On average the Energizers (NiMH 2500ma) would have been recharged about 10 times each progressively giving worse appliance life (digital camera)each time to the point where now all of the them refuse to charge at all. Unreliable and poor performance. Absolute crap. Thought I was buying a recognised brand and paying top dollar - I'm never buying ANYTHING by Energizer EVER again. ENELOOPs and Duracells work and last much better. Energizer I hate you and your rubbish. SHAME ON YOU.
Don't waste your time and money with this unit or Direct TV go with what ever cable company is in your area. They lied to me and stole my money and time. I had to send the DVR back to them 4 times, 4 and it still doesn't work. I have to reset it daily, the HD picture is not that great, and the record function doesn't work most of the time. So I called Direct TV and ask them if they were coming out with a better version anytime soon and they said they were still trying to fix the problems with the current one. I told them I had returned mine 4 times and had been very patiant but was tired of wasting all my time calling them up and returning DVR only to have to do it over and over. Please give me my money back and let me out of my contract, they said no. They told me if I didn't want my DVR I should return it to who ever sold it to me 2 months earlier. This product should not be on the market.
It turns out that I can not wear this Memorex Zune sport band unless I am wearing a very heavy/ bulky sweater or a coat. If I am wearing regular clothing the arm band falls down my arm. I can not get the velcro to make it any tighter. So I will only use this product when I am wearing heavy clothing (winter/outdoors). I am looking for another band for indoors.
nice mouse. very small and works great. the retractable cord is very handy as well
Almost within a week after ordering this U2 Ipod case, I already recieved it, from the USA to The Netherlands, Europe. Great service, perfect high quality case.Thx.Ralph van Os
I got this tv as a gift two years ago (2008). The picture quality is not bad for a small tv. Dvd works great and the controller is easy to use, nothing complicated. If you're looking for a good quality tv that is small and cheap this is for you. The only problem I had with it is that some of the words that come up in commercials or shows are too small to read, it's hard to make out some words. This tv needs a converter box. Sound quality is good. Doesn't take up much space. Lightweight easy to move.Extension cord is about five feet long. Not a bad purchase.
Works fine except... If you use hotkeys to switch between workstations (scroll lock twice) you must use the front console inputs. Also, the front console inputs dont work with my wireless keyboard/mouse combo.
After about a month of researching plasma TV's we decided on the Panasonic TH42PX60U. We went to a local chain store & compared picture quality, price, etc... After looking at all the options & talking to the salesman we decided to go with this TV. We have only had it a few days but really love it. It was easy to set up. The picture & sound are great. The remote is easy. We mounted the TV on the wall which also was very easy. I got a great deal from Amazon, $1399 with free shipping & no tax to my state. The only problem we had was when the 1st set was delivered it was damaged upon arrival so the shipper took it back & we re-ordered. It took another week but we got our TV. We are still awaiting the refund of the first set from Amazon. Hopefully it will go through soon.***Update*** Amazon did come through with a full refund for the first TV. Even with receiving a broken TV overall my experience with this TV, Amazon, & Eagle shipping was a positive one.
Perhaps the best thing about the advent of small digital compacts has been the introduction of relatively inexpensive underwater housings for them. I have little to add to what others have said, this is an excellent housing that allows for full control of the camera. I'd add just a few notes to make sure you have the right expectations for underwater photography:- Underwater photography is pretty hard. You typically have very low light levels and severe color casts. The F30/F31 are excellent cameras to start with since they handle low light well and they have a halfway decent underwater mode. That said, still be prepared for far, far fewer good shots underwater than you get on land.- Video is easier and more satisfying than stills often. If you find your results frustrating with the still shots, turn on the video mode and give it a try.- Focusing and tracking is hard. These compacts are all a bit slow in focusing and shutter release and fish are very fast. This makes things quite a challenge. You'll probably want to start with pictures where both you and the subject are not moving.- People who've done underwater photography will tell you it is not "if" your housing floods but rather "when" will it flood. Follow the directions religously. Minimize the number of times you open the housing, the F30 has amazing battery life and the 1GB cards hold a lot of pictures. If you are going back in the water and don't need a battery charge and still have space on the card then don't open the housing! Just rinse it with fresh water and take in down on your next dive. Everytime you open and reseal a housing (any housing, even one costing thousands of dollars) there is a risk of leak. Always test the seal before going on a dive!So, with all that in mind, a F30 with this housing is a wonderful way to begin underwater photography, but remember it is much more difficult than shore based photography so be patient and look for articles on the web to help you out.
I liked these until the coating on the wires began turning to mush and started flaking/peeling off...which of course rendered the product useless after that. I'm a fairly light user, too. Just a couple of nights at the gym for a hour or so. Try something else. You won't be disappointed initially because these feel and sound good but you will be when they fall apart and stop working before their time. What a waste!
I needed a larger than average 3 ring binder, and this one works great. The outer material, in my opinion, could be a little nicer. It's just a plastic-y type material. That's not really a complaint, but for the price, it just would have been nice if the material was a little nicer. But it seems durable, and it works great for what I need to store, so I'd buy another one!
I use the chest harness in conjunction with the Tamrac 5630 Pro Digital Zoom 10 Case. This system allows me to access my Nikon D700 and related gear without taking my backpack off while backpacking. If I had to take my backpack off every time I saw a photo op, I would take far fewer shots.This system allows me to take some of the bulk and weight from my backpack to the front of my body, helping me balance a little better and carry a little more. I have fallen with the case an harness attached to me and didn't damage my camera.It is tricky to get the harness on, as there are loops to put the arms and head through and sometimes it gets tangled. I dislike that the straps have no padding, so a day of hiking can really wear away at the shoulders. I am working on finding straps that won't interfere with my backpack straps but offer at least some protection.
Besides the loud start up, this is a great printer. The quality is great for pictures up to an 8x10. I am impressed with it thus far.
Product: Audio Technica ATH-EM7 GM ear-fit headphonesDate: 2009.09.03Unreal how clear these sound, you can hear every little whisper in the music. They have great frequency response curve, from 14 - 24000 Hz bandwidth, and it shows up as really full, undistorted sound. All in such small profile. They hang on your ears and you forget they are there. The aluminum is much lighter weight than it looks, and strong, I suppose that's why they make aircraft out of it. Plus, the braided cord is excellent, I don't see these ever wearing out they are so well built. The cord is in two parts, the part that comes out of the left earphone is quite short, doesn't quite reach my waist so you probably can't connect it directly to a music player in your pocket without the extension piece. It would be perfect if you had your player clipped to your shirt, or on an armband, or in your bag. The extension fits tightly on to the shorter cord, and the other end of the extension has a very nice 3.5mm right-angle connector, which I prefer to the straight ones.The padded, grey & black zippered carrying case you get with these is awesome too, it's shaped something like a glasses case, and inside one half there are two small pockets for each earphone, and in the other half is a larger pocket for the cord. If you have a small-ish music player, or voice recorder, shorter than 130mm, less wide than 65mm, and fairly thin (my Cowon D2 fits fine, so does my Motorola Razr), then you can store your other electronic device in the case with the headphones no problem. An iPod nano would easily fit, even with it's own silicon/hard case. If you put your player in without it's own protective case, just make sure to face the aluminum side of the headphones away from the player so it doesn't scratch it.Oh, one last caveat, these will leak sound to the outside world, and could disturb people around you. While they would be great for running, biking, or home use, they would not be good for sitting in a reception lobby at the doctors/dentist, or in class, etc... In a quiet room these can be heard from ~7m away, at mid to loud volume. In a noisier environment, they might go undetected at a range of around 2 or 3 m on medium to low volume. You'll want to take them everywhere you go, since they are so portable, but settle for earbuds instead if you are going listen at places that could disturb people.The flipside to the noise leakage though, is you can still hear everything going on around you when you wear these, unlike closed-back phones.5 stars!
I purchased the 500GB one touch III about six weeks ago, and 2 days ago it produced the same problem everyone else is talking about. The only difference being that I can't even get the drive to power up now. I have purchased another drive of the same model, but to no avail so I returned it. The only options I have left are to send it back to Maxtor for one of their replacement drives and pay $1700 to have the files recovered, or I can crack the case and buy an external casing to put the SATA drive in. Obviously I am going to try the second option, but that means I run the risk of producing futher damge, and also void any warranty. This seems like a horrible place to be, and Seagate is in now way taking responsiblity for this obvious manufacturing defect. BTW, if anyone has suggestions on how to safely transfer a drive let me know.....
OK, so I'm a techie. But my Mom is 80 years old, my wife's parents are close, and they wouldn't even think of learning to use a computer at their age. But, oh do they love the CEIVA's we gave them! Yes, I needed to set them up for them. It's not that difficult, but my Mom has me change light bulbs for her, too. At least once a week we upload pictures, and they are so delighted! It often prompts a phone call, &quot;the pictures are wonderful!&quot; Our family now has 4 of them (a sister and a brother, too), and they also love them. If your parents/grandparents use email, use it and bring joy to their lives by sending some pictures of your family every week. If they don't use email, get them hooked up with a CEIVA, and keep in touch with them with new pictures very quickly and easily! My Mom even had the CEIVA brought to her hospital room for her, when she was hospitalized for a week. Strongly recommend for keeping families close!
I have tried 3 other portable DVD players and this is by far the best one. Had many problems with Toshiba (ran very hot, would not load the dvd, etc.). Have had this player for about a month and the only thing I am not happy with is the fact that you can not fast forward without using the remote, only skip whole chapters. Other than that it is a great unit. (...). Grab it while you can.
Very handy accessory, and space requirements minimal. Quality of manufacture is excellent and I find it to be a great tool for the bag. I have taken approx. 50-75 shots with the extender and am very happy with the results after a bit of tuning in the camera set-up. Very happy so far.
This item is durable and works great. Cords are super strong not flimsy rubber coded wires. This should keep them from slowly being separated from excessive coiling.
I used this track ball for a while. I preferred where the track ball is compared to most other track balls. Finally had to replace it after it became sluggish after being knocked of the desk multiple times.
I have owned this player for several years and it has been a struggle. It sounds good and all, but the player hangs up quite often and freezes for no apparent reason. It seems to get confused easily if you go a little bit too fast with commands. If there is a scratch or other flaw in the DVD/CD this unit cannot overcome it (a cheap Sanyo I have does this much better). The inability to play the new formats is a very limiting factor. A friend of mine has a different model single-disc JVC DVD player it does the same thing quite often. It seems it might be a problem with the JVC logic circuitry or something else deep and fundamental.I have had a JVC single-disc CD player for 20 years now and it is a work horse. It reads a disc slower than modern machines but I have never had a single moments trouble out of it; it has taken minor abuse VERY well (5-6 moves and setups). It will be hard to give up one day. But the JVC DVD/CD player is just not of that quality. And it is disappointing because I was expecting so much more from JVC.
the lexnark 60 inkjet cartridge work fine in my printer some cartridge will not work good. but this one so far have been printing good.
This device is exactly what I had hoped. All of these units I have listened to in stores have a very "tinny" sound with very little base. This system gives excellent results. Compared to Bose, which is cost twice as much and doesnt sound as good.
I purchased these to compliment and finish out a self made surround sound and complimenting my other Yamaha speakers and a Yamaha 673 AV Receiver. My 3 star rating is for spring loaded clips in stead of the screw type. I was lead to believe the speakers built for U.S. use were of the screw type. Other than that, the sound is of good quality...for the price I paid for them.I would recommend these.
This remote can be purchased for a good price (I paid less than $25/new), and offers 90% of the functionality of more expensive universal remotes. I bought it because it isn't as intimidating as the Harmony Series. I loved it for a while, but I ran into issues when I upgraded my A/V gear.The remote's learning feature work very well; I used it successfully to map my WD TV LIVE remote and my Apple remotes. I was very happy with it until I upgraded my TV and DVD player to theSamsung PN50C6500 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Black)and theSamsung BD-P3600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player. That's when I discovered that the A, B, C, D buttons on this remote are macro buttons and cannot be used as the A, B, C, D buttons on the TV and the Blu-Ray player. I was able to map the Blu-Ray players A, B, C, and D buttons to the VCR, CD, TAPE, and AMP buttons, then map the macro buttons to them. That means that you can map A, B, C, and D on one of your devices, but that is it. I like this remote's design, but the lack of true A, B, C, and D buttons limits its usefulness.
Definitely too expensive to be such a disappointing product. If you're looking for loud, keep looking. I wanted more volume from my Dell Vostro 1500 for watching movies. This was $50 down the drain.
The item I ordered would not work with my model Garmin because I did not read the description well enough. Even though it was my fault, Amazon took it back for a full refund and also refunded my shipping with no problems. I think that Amazon is a great company for doing that.
I love using this labeler to keep me organized. The only thing that would make it better would be to have some way to lock the ink so it does not rub off.
Works with my Dell Latitude XP Laptop and I can read/write onto floppy disk but does not work with my Dell dockingstation nor can I boot properly with the floppy drive attached to my Laptop USB port.There's no reason why attaching the floppy drive to my dockingstation or laptop prior to boot-up should fail to work. LaCie needs to fix this.
Takes good pictures and is light and easy to carry. I'm still learning how to use it, however, so far it does more than I need!
If you are a professional of course you are not going to be purchasing a camera in this price range, but if you are a beginner to a amateur you cannot do much better for the price. This camera has so many options it is almost impossible to take a bad picture if used correctly. It does lack a Manual Focus, but the options make up for it, so much that it really doesn't need a manual focus. It does all the work for you if you let it. I do wish it came with a carring case, but that is a minor issue. You will not be disappointed with this purchase unless you are a professional and have over expectations of it.
Battery came on time and it is working great in my dive computer. i had a great dive in Costa Maya MX.
I had the original I-skin with my older generation Ipod. So when I purchased a newer version ipod I knew that I wanted the same quality fit and protection. The new version comes with a thin layer of silicon skin covering the click wheel which adds further protection to the ipod. Although the marketing write up says that you don't have to remove iskin to place in cradle, this simply is not accurate but not that really big a deal.
These camera are junk and the persons selling these camera ought to have to put on here how easily they can be broke and/or at least send instructions.
I just wanted to add to the comments from the customer in Athens, Greece. He (she?) made good points and I wanted to address 2 of the 'weak spots' mentioned:1- the on/off slider: don't use it. I had completely forgotten that it was there until I read this review. It's much easier to just pull out the flash to turn the camera on; this is also probably much easier on the mechanism (there is a transmission ratio between the slider and the flash, the flash moves about twice as far as the slider--the result is that when using the slider, the flash slams in and out very hard).2- shutter release delay. The camera can be set to allow instant response to pressing the shutter release: press the self-timer and flash-mode buttons simultaneously (the camera will respond by blinking the green LED 4 times). With this set, the camera will go through all preparations to take the picture when the shutter release is pressed half-way in (focus, focal length, exposure, making sure the flash is ready if needed). Then when the camera indicates that everything is ready, pressing the shutter release fully will result in instant response.The issues I have with the camera are minor, but are the reason I did not give 5 stars:- the instant shutter release mode described above is not persistent (must be done every time the camera is turned on if you want this mode--which you will)- there is no way to check the speed or number of exposures of the loaded film (correct me if I'm wrong). This info is displayed briefly after first loading the film, but I generally forget what's in there by the time I get to exposure #24.- no provision for exposure compensation. Fill-flash is fine for backlit subjects within range of the flash, but snowy landscapes will be underexposed.All in all, a very good p&amp;s camera; works as advertised--in fact, much better than I was expecting.
Bought these on sale. Almost everything you need for a Zune. The docking station with the remote is very convenient.
Okay, I got this CD player for Christmas (2003) and it seemed okay at first,but the the buttons were really confusing. Then about two months later it would no longer olay my CD's. So I still had the waranty and i retutrned it for a new one. So, about three months and it did the same thing. it has an ugly tab thing and scratches easily. Plus it gets fingerprits all over it.
The camera is great, easy to use and I like the large image monitor. One draw back is you can't print a date from the pix taken. It does have a date and time calendar, but it only shows before the pix is taken, not the finished product.
Exactly as described. Love it! Will do business with them again. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I ordered what I thought were "Cables To Go" brand, but what I received was another type that I do not recognize. There's nothing wrong with this particular cable; it is just not what I ordered in the first place. Apples and oranges are not the same fruit, either.
As another reviewer mentioned, these could be the last headphones you'll ever buy, unless you're someone who constantly upgrades.I'm not an audiophile; I listen to a wide variety of music and play counter-strike. These were purchased for the look and comfort. I must say, the sound these deliver is amazing. The first time you put them on, you will notice the difference.It's hard to describe, but the sound these produce is extremely smooth.They are comfortable to wear, but the headband is a little tight for comfort, which means some jaw pain since the phones are enormous. Once you get used to them, you won't even notice you're wearing them.They also look amazing :)
Its been awhile since I made this purchase but it was helpful. I just wanted to write a review for you. Thank you.
EN- EL3e will disappoint you. They are not covered under any warranty and you will lose your pictures when it goes out.I purchase mine 6 months ago and it failed. Original batteries last 4 years. The upgrade (EN-EL3e) only last me 6 months.Nikon does not offer warranty on it own product brand.I have been a loyal Nikon customer since 1964. Nikon needs to know that they lost me to Cannon for good.good luck all,
First, please note my comments relate to the 300 turntable, but they concern Sony service so they should be applicable to the other models as well. The 300 promises to record to computer but I followed the (minimal) instructions and nothing happened. So I used the phone and internet offered in the booklet, and both said they don't support the product (in whose booklet they appear). Wow. With this product Sony lies about everything! (Excuse me: it does play records.) I've had some dissatisfaction with Sony products before but this finishes my Sony purchasing. (I couldn't even complain to the company without mentioning a product -- at which point they said, again, that there was no email "support" for this product.)
I bought this for my Sony HDR CX 500. It was worthess because itdid no focus at the camera zooms. I sent it back and bought the Soundy lense which i a littl big but works fine.
This DVD player is just very good. It comes with cables and you can start watching DVD titles right away. Especially, it is great for a bedroom where usually old style TV sets are because this player has conventional video-out (cables included). It just plays DVD's, CD's well, the picture and sound are also very good. Its remote control is also quite good, very intuitive, easy to use. Only problem appears to be slightly big and old-fashioned without tons of features, but I like that. I do not like alot of useless features which I usually never use.
I rarely used this Vantec Lapcool2 since my purchase.Recently I intended to use it more often and one day I notice it gets more noisy and take a closer look.One fan doesn't work at all and the other one has missing blades.I have notebook on my lap and sitting on my bed most of the time while using it. I didn't put a lot of hours on it.Bottom line it's not well made.At that time I decide to find some durable well made cooling pads and set my eyes on a few full aluminum pads with 3 fans.Then I came across a sale on Antec's cooling pad.Though it's not full aluminum, I thought it's cheap with 3 year warranty and I would give it a try.I have to say Antec's (not Vantec's Lapcool2) cooling pad is well constructed with durable materials and the fans are quiet.So far I am very happy with Antec's (again not Vantec's Lapcool2) cooling pad.
I have had one of these before and loved it and I love this one. I didn't have to load the drivers for this Logitech this was a plug and play device.
Although, the recipient of this gift was extremely pleased, I pictured it to be slightly smaller than it is; otherwise, it has excellent sound and is very attractive.
The device has wonderful features for a very reasonable price, it has MP3 player with FM transmitter to listen to the music through the vehicle's audio system and the navigation system is very accurate and gives clear turn by turn directions.The problem that the device stopped working after one week. Amazon where very nice and professional and I returned the defective machine and received within three days another unit.I used the second unit in the beginning just for navigation, when I wanted to used the MP3 player I was surprised that the FM transmitter is not working and had to send it back. I think the manufacturer does not have a quality control system to make sure that all units are working before they are shipped.On the other hand, the after sale service is very poor and you can not talk to any one on the tech support phone number and if it happen and get some one, they are absolutely helpless
Got this because my laptop only has a S-VHS video output. If I need to hook up video screen to laptop, this virtually assures I'll be able to if needed.
First of all, I ordered the steel blue color but the color ended up being more of a brighter blue than the photo indicated. Oh well...The sound was dynamic as advertised - bass was very present and mids and highs were good for $25 earbuds. Very bass-heavy which complements hip-hop/r&b;/rock/jazz/techno styles, but if you favor more all around sound, there are other choices in the price range.Comfort and fit were good after trying on different size combinations of silicon cushions. The noise-isolation was very good as advertised. The included modawrap was nice and kept the wires fairly tangle-free. However, the build quality and durability are another story...The wires upward of the Y-split toward the ears are very thin and must be handled with care. After 6 months of careful use, the left earbud started to crackle and just went out. Probably a lose wire, but very disappointing. These are the first earbuds to go out on me in such a short time. I have Bose Triport IE's for over 5 years and they are still lasting! I would have rated the Bass Frequencies' higher but the durability is very questionable and I will stay away from V-MODA in the future because of this!
I'm not a networking guy. I'm not capable of drawing you a network diagram of my &quot;home LAN&quot; and don't really care to be honest. A DMZ to me is a military term. I wanted 2 things only: I wanted a wireless LAN at home and I wanted some reasonable security in front of my PC. I'm not too concerned about hackers sitting outside my house with wireless NICs trying to establish a connection...my PC would be the last thing I would reach for if I encountered that situation.Now, I have no real point of comparison (Linksys, Netgear, etc.), but I believe Microsoft hardware products are typically a higher quality than other brands (I'm a little biased since I used to work there). The ONLY problem I ran into setting up was my SBC DSL software had a firewall application that conflicted with the router. Once the software was disabled, I connected without a problem. I also bought the Microsoft wireless NIC for my laptop and so I can surf from anywhere in my house (1 level ~1,650 sqft.). The occasion that I had to call tech support at MS was a breeze. They are AWESOME! They had me up and running in no time (I called SBC half-a-dozen times and after 4 hours they were still clueless). A co-worker of mine just recently bought a Netgear setup and he had the same software/hardware conflict, so it's something to be aware of.All in all:This router performs beautifully and is all I could ask for.The menu is easy and intuitive.Tech Support is GREAT!Price is competitive.What else is there? I highly recommend.
Nikon's D40 is to DSLRs what a sports car is to a lumbering SUV! Everything you heed to make super great photographs is there w/o a bunch of extraneous crap to get in your way. No video, no flip-out screens, no dozens of buttons with impossible-to-remember overlapping functions, -just a good clean, compact, efficient DSLR that uses it's highly efficient 6MPs to capture great natural light photographs with low noise, right on up thru ISO 1600! (And it's not bad at ISO 3200 either...)I had me a D70. Good camera, but I traded it in for the D40. Yes, Nikon's D70-D80-D90 series are all good cameras, there's no doubt about that. But for me I find them too big, heavy and boxy, with too many unneeded functions and way too many buttons and options... Don't get me wrong; the D40 is still a DSLR and as so still requires a bit of a learning curve, but IMO you'll get up and shooting with it a lot quicker than having to go thru the D90's several hundred-pages-long manual!The D40 (like the D3000) only auto focuses with lenses that have built-in AF motors, that's also true. But Nikon now has two dozen of these AF-S and AF-I motorized lenses, and Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina also have many more. Plus if you do have older Nikon glass the little D40 can use them too, only w/o AF and metering.The D40's a wonderful little DSLR camera... Has IMO all of this new 4/3's camera stuff beat hands-down! -Hint: And if you look around carefully you can now (as of 6/2010) usually find a darn good used D40 (body-only) for around $200-300, as some people consider them "obsolete"!If you're like me and enjoy excellence coupled with simplicity, then you'll certainly enjoy getting ahold of Nikon's neat little D40. Right now, AFAIC, there's nothing out there that replaces it, 'obsolete' or not! ">})Greywoulf
If you only want a small number of CDs, this is the perfect holder for you. It takes up little space in a travel bag or hang it on your visor when driving. The CDs stay in place through all sorts of driving. The cover is very durable, it can take almost any abuse.
DPReview gives good scores to this card for write speed, and phenominal scores for read speed. However, be careful with the rebate... Make sure to save copies of all of your rebate info, and call to complain within the allowed time if your rebate does not arrive. But still, even without the rebate, this is a great price for almost half a gig of CompactFlash space.
I installed on a three computer wireless network using the quick install. All computers print on demand. I use a linksys wireless router, two linksys wireless cards and a third with internal wireless(Compaq laptop).
Pros: Stream music, photos, video from any UPnP AV compatible media server, stream online radio from radio@AOL, live365.com, direct USB thumb drive support, stream Windows Media DRM protected content using Windows Media Connect, HD interface, support most of the media format, above all affordable.Cons: Photo thumbnail support is horrible, UI can be improved, no support for bread crumb, no music album art, video forward/rewind functionality can be improved.D-Link DSM-520 Media Receiver (D-link call it MediaLounge) is one the best among the available media receiver in the market. Not only it's much better than it's predecessor DSM-320, but with ton's of additional features it's affordable too. Having USB thumb drive support in the front gives option to the user to play video files directly from the external hard drive.If you are in the market for Media Receiver/Hub then you may end up buying this. Direct connection to the USB drive open up lot of option for many users.It works great with Windows Media Connect and TwonkyVision media server. DivX support was surprise for me.Detail review at: http://mediaproductreview.blogspot.com/
Well, I played with two of these systems, and based on it's configuration and usage over a corporate T1 line, I decided to purchase it for home use on a Cable\Wireless G configuration. All systems and networking components are bedded and stable, and provide continous 700 mpbs connectivity in late evening \ overnight \ morning. Surge protected power.I've been a senior NT Engineer for over 8 years, but nothing would enable this machine to 'mate' with my linksys 2.4ghz router. No FAQ's were available, no user manual help; in fact the best resource were these reviews here! The machine even failed to work in 'auto everything' mode, and refused to work when setup with identical system configuration as my dell D500. So I went to UTP \ CAT5 \ BASET100.Problems- WEP code entry is clumsy and terribly implemented : lower case \upper case are the same characters.- Entry of email addresses and other items give you &lt;1 second to get it right per character cycle, and you cannot 'go back' - you can only delete and start from &quot;A&quot; again.- Connectivity on UTP \ CAT5 \ BASE 100 within a small network was terrible : any machine rebooting resulted in the machine hanging, and play stopping.- Random disconnects also caused the whole machine to CRASH and refuse to work again (&quot;lost connection to proxy&quot; messages when not using a proxy for example.- 'lack' The backplane has numerous cutouts for more advanced connections (proper connectivity, extra components, SPDIF (?).I already returned it after less than a week. I have no problem adopting new technology, but only if it actually works. This did not, and I strongly do NOT recommend it.
The buds stay in your ears even while pounding the pavement, plus the sound quality is great and the price is right. These are the first earbuds that I've been able to use while running, so when I lost my previous pair, I knew that I had to replace them with the same and not experiment with anything new.
First of all, there are few, or maybe no other printers out there that you can just hook up to your network and just start using. Mind you, if you have a print server (Usually if bought separate this is about sixty to seventy dollars) this is not an issue, but many print servers only make the print part of the multifunction machine useful and do not include the scanner for network availability. To me this was a big thing, as I did not want to have this printer in the same room with my computer.This is a so-so printer. By now you have probably all seen in other reviews that once this printer's head wears out it is toast, there is no replacing it. Even if the printer were shot you would still have a fax and scanner to use. Printers by then will be even cheaper. I had a Brother MFC7150C prior to this and the replaceable head wore out in a about 2 years with really heavy use. This is the oddity with Brother, the head is resident in the printer and not in the replaceable cartridge. They say this makes the cartridges cheaper, but I don't find that it makes that much of a difference in the price, especially, if you have to foot the bill for a a hundred dollar head. Mind you this is probably why they opted not to make this printer have a replaceable one.Sturdyness of this printer is a bit light, the paper cartridge seems frail and is somewhat prone to jamming.The software was a bit buggy and I had to get updates on the web right away. I installed this in a network where the computers used Window XP and 2000. There was a little bit of messing around, but it quickly got to working.Given the price it seems like a good buy and I paid a little more than the current price listed here. The print quality isn't that crisp but okay for reference and college level documents. If you want it for a professional presentation this may not be good enough. However one thing to consider, is given the fact this is not a Picture quality printer, you might also own a picture quality printer and any professional documents could be made on that one, so this printer's quality wouldn't be an issue.Another reason I bought this printer is that the scanner has both a flatbed and feed option. This is cool if you want to scan an article or recipe in a book as well as copy or fax loose paper. My old Brother had only the feed mechanism and this is not useful if you want to scan a bulkier item. However, if you only have a flat bed and have lets say 10 documents to scan, a flatbed can be a chore. This is the best of both worlds.All in all a good buy considering the price.
I have used this card before and love it, its very fast! - I'm anxious to use it with the Canon SD550 I just purchased also. My gripe is the promotional offer for a free memory card or to apply the cost to a larger memory card. I wasted SO MUCH time trying to figure out how to take advantage of the offer(and was never able to ) which is why I bought the camera through you in the first place. The whole process left a bad taste in my mouth.
This is really nice strobe. I works great, better than expected with my FILM camera (Minolta 800si). It does not seem to like the Digital Camera (Minolta Maxxium 7D). I have to over expose 2 stops to get a usable photograph. I'm not sure if it is the programming of the camera or flash unit. With the wireless, it does not always fire all the flashes, or some fire prior to the shutter releasing. The 7D uses a double fired flash to get an exposure reading. Disable this feature and you might as well get out the old Manual camera. If you need a flash with these bells and whistles - buy a Konica-Minolta/Sony original.
Everything else is fine but the battery. It doesnt last even 6 hours only listening to music. This sucks... and also the warranty.
this camera is great amazon is great so i recieved my camera pretty quickly and the camera is fun to use and takes awsome pictures
Plugged it in, vista home premium asked for software, I put in the disk that came with it, a few seconds later it was loaded and worked perfectly with an old Palm Pilot I have.
If you're looking for a good performance drive to use in a firewire enclosure, consider the Maxtor. It's quiet and a 7200 rpm drive...
I purchased two of these just for mp3 playback to the AUX input. Remember, these ARE NOT mp3 player suitable powered speakers, the AUX input was intended for for another kind of signal entirely. Both units needed to be at full volume and the sound was pretty low volume and crummy sounding. The problem - impedance mismatch. The mp3 player wants to drive a 32 ohm load, the AUX input is 8000 ohm, so that means roughly that only about 1/250 of the signal energy is getting through. Try playing pool with a pingpong ball instead of the cueball and you will quickly understand the effects of impedance mismatch. I used a Bogen T725 matching transformer which I had already for another project to match the two requirements. Using the highest possible output and lowest possible input connections gave amazing results. Now my mp3 player is on regular volume and the boombox on about 1/3 to 1/2 volume and is loud, crisp, and powerful. Yes it is a bit boomy but that is easily managed by the player EQU controls, just drop the bass and it sounds incredible.CONCLUSION: work must be done to match the signals if you intend to use these as powered speakers for your mp3 player to AUX connection. Once done this unit sounds very good.
We absolutely love Samsung's picture quality. We still research to other brands but always come back to Samsung. I even have Samsung for my phone! The TV came fully sealed and then the delivery company (they use a special co.) opened and let me check for problems before he left. Nice. There weren't any problems and still aren't after a month of use. We connect to a satellite and boy is the quality great. This TV would increase the video quality of any source of video that you have. Piece of cake to install. Great size to see things clearly without straining. The HD ready makes pictures even better. I didn't think going to HD was that big of a deal, but I'm here to say that it is a big deal. What a difference. This TV is well worth the money and time to wait for it to deliver.
Nice coupler for joining two female F-fittings. I get great signal transmission with an ATSC DTV antenna setup. I see 100% power and 100% quality.Jim
These slides were just what I needed!! I even called Kodak and they couldn't help me. Thank you soooo much!!!
First of all, let me say that they Super.fi 5's are great earphones. The high end is a little lacking, but overall they are great.I have owned the earphones for about a year. Just recently the left earpiece started cutting out. This is where I have run into a problem. Upon contacting Ultimate Ears I was told to call another number. Logitech now owns Ultimate Ears and they are handling (or not handling as is the case here )returns.I returned the earphones, my replacement was approved on May 4, 2009. I was told that the replacement phones would ship in 7-10 business days. That means they should have shipped by May 18th. Yet I still don't have them. I called Logitech yesterday and was informed that my "replacement" is "backordered" and the rep couldn't tell me when they would be shipped.This is ridiculous, of course, and not what you would expect from a supposed "high-end" earphone maker.So, buyer beware. The earphones are great, but now that UE is owned by Logitech, any problems requiring repair or replacement might turn into a big delay. Who says bigger is better.Steve B.
This was a highly functional addition to my Sigma DP1. I had a little trouble removing the plastic film that was on the window but otherwise it worked great.I've upgraded to a DP2s and the same Delkin shade works just fine on it, too. I've already had the experience of the shade protecting the screen from a sharp object and am very glad I bought it.
I bought two of them.One is myself, and one is for my friend as a gift.For the one, I used:After I tried the earphone, there is a loud noise, as "Zzzzz", when the volumne is slight high.If both side of the earphones are the same, I may think it is the natual of the design or construction.However, the problem of "Zzzz" only happen on left side. The right side works very well.Therefore, I doublt on the quality of the earphone.Also, I wrote an Email to the customer service of Harman Kardon. However, there is no reply.As the result, I am very disappointed by the earphone and the brand, Harman Kardon.
I have purchased this whole set, Batteries and Charger 8 years ago and I have not purchased another set since! They are still like the day I purchased them. I am tempted to buy a set just to put away. I had regular durcell batteries I had rechargeables, camera I had a Fuji drained them down quickly and was very frustrating for me. I purchased these and have "NEVER" had another experience like that again in years! Well worth the small amount they are asking especially when you are steady re-purchasing new/more batteries that don't have the holding/lasting power. Well worth the purchase!!!
I like this camera, especially it has the Panorama function for pictures in the landscape.The camera is lightweight also and it was a good price.I would recommend to buy it.
I needed something to allow me to use speakers both outdoors and in another room, and this little unit filled the bill perfectly. It's simple, direct, and does the job. My only complaint is the speaker selection buttons on the front. They're really sticky. They seem to be set up so that when one set of remote speakers is turned on, the other automatically turns off (i.e., when you push the A button, the B button automatically pops back out turning the B speakers off, and vice versa). Nice, but what if you want both sets of remote speakers on at the same time? Well, both remote speakers can be on at the same time when both buttons are pushed in simultaneously, but then you have to jiggle them all over the place to get the buttons to pop back out and turn the speakers off again. Probably a picky point, but it's annoying. If not for this, I'd give it 5 stars instead of 4.
Initially I was ecstatic with this little NAS, however on day two of setting it up the power supplies appeared to have died while connecting my third computer using the D-Link DNS-323 CD connection software. Amazon having an excellent replacement policy is replacing the product and I UPSed the defective NAS back. Providing the second product works as advertized I'm certain I'll be just as ecstatic?Because I realize my two SATA could have been the problem before requesting help from D-Link I removed both drives and checked their operation and reformatting them in a StarTech SATA Docking station. Then reinstalled them in the opposite bays in the DNS-323. The assistance I received from D-Link was adequate even if from India.There was one problem I found with the backup software FarStone's DriveClone 5. It's only good for two computers, D-Link should include backup software that's designed for a small business or moderate sized family of at least five computer users if it's going to be used to backup multiple computers! If not at least have reasonable pricing for additional users.
Once again, Microsoft hit a home run with their hardware. Fairly recently I developed intense wrist pain. Typing on a flat keyboard is uncomfortable always, and becomes unbearable after a few minutes. I'm a software developer. You do the math.This keyboard allows me to type pain free. Anything else is just gravy.I don't use the custom keys right now, as the Linux workstation I work on doesn't support them. I'll be upgrading to a newer distribution soon, though, and newer kernels do support the extra keys!One thing to note - for most people this keyboard will take a bit of getting used to. I still occasionally have issues, but rarely. When I *have* had problems, it is usually because I either am sitting at an odd angle to the keyboard, or have reverted to holding my hands in an improper position.Final word: if you have wrist pain, get one. If you don't, get one anyway so you don't develop wrist pain.
I ordered this product for my son, who missed getting out to his local game store due to a family issue that day. Instead I brought up Amazon, ordered the product code, entered it in his Xbox and bam!. No waiting til morning, No 30 min. trip to the store, no gas money, just the points he wanted with next to no effort.
I don't usually review items I purchase on Amazon, but this product is an exception. We recently purchased a new home and I am in the process of installing 7.1 surround in the living room. I installed Polk Audio RC85i in-wall speakers for the front and front surround speakers. They sounded great, but my subwoofer just didn't fill the room. Since I was so pleased with the RC85i speakers I took a look at the Polk Audio subwoofer. The reviews were great and the price seemed reasonable so I ordered it from Amazon. As usual it arrived in a timely manner and was installed last night. The manual recommended starting with the volume at 50%. When we hit the first alien encounter in Cowboy's and Aliens, WOW! The last place I heard that much bass was in a movie theater. The bass was clear with no distortion and the room actually shook! Needless to say I had to turn it down a bit. I highly recommend this product.
This battery lasted for 13 months while my original OEM battery lasted for years. I wouldn't waste your money on this battery nor mine again. At 70.00 per year this could get crazy real fast.
Great product. Easy to setup, works flawlessly. Took all about 5 minutes to setup and replace my old router.
not exactly the adapter for the first gen iPod shuffle I was looking for, it helps you connect to standard iPod doc but does not have a USB connection cord. I've kept it in case it comes in handy, but I had to search further to get the USB adapter I really needed. If you have a stick iPod shuffle and are having trouble connecting it to your USB port, this is not what you need. other than that, I had no problems with the product condition or shipper. that's just the difficulty of buying something from a photo.
The Digital Rebel XT is a pretty fantastic camera if you just look at the unit itself. Anyone migrating from the Digital Rebel (300D) as I did will pick up the camera with no problems. They're functionally identical. The pictures are crisp, even with the kit lens though you'll soon want to upgrade to get the full use out of the dSLR. I bought this camera even though the XTi was out because the dust reduction and larger LCD didn't seem to justify an additional $175. That's a personal choice though as the XTi is a great camera as well.Unfortunately, the XT is becoming dated quick. Canon released information about the XSi which includes a new battery type and SD cards instead of CF. Basically this means that the extra card, extra batteries, and battery grip pack I bought won't be sticking around when I upgrade my body again. I don't regret this purchase but I probably would have been a bit more calm about my accessories if I had known about the XSi earlier.
Worked as expected and was mailed in the most timely fashion.This company was just fantastic. You wont go wrong with them....
The the small size of the disks means you can easily carry a few even in your pockets. The "loud whirring" some people have complained about is very faint (at least with mine) and only occurs at the start of a track, and I've never had it skip. In my mind the carry case with belt clip make up for the larger-than-average bulk--heck I never carried my RIO in my pocket anyways--and the Li ion battery is a nice plus.My only complaints are minor:1) the earphones aren't great2) the backlight control is stupid--as far as I can tell the only way to turn it on is to go through 3 menus...now how can I do that in the dark? should I just leave it on all the time?3) when copying files to/from the drive via Win2K nothing seems to tell you when the drive is done reading or writing, you just have to listen closely
it was easy to insall and everything . Never heard him omplain so it is great
It's an inexpensive addition to the backyard with an expensive-like result. I've gotten more compliments from guest about the sound (highs and lows, not so much of mids) but it blew them away when they found out I spent more on speaker wires than the speaker itself. I highly recommend it to people with a small to medium listening area. My backyard is 60'X35' and it's more than enough, but I've seen way larger yard spaces and that I cannot make any recommendations for. But if your yard is as big or smaller than mine, and have a good amp, (use a fair ga. Wires, the longer the run, the thicker) then you're set.
I bought the Polaroid Fun Flash 640 SE -- it has no LCD screen, so it's really like a point-n-shoot 35mm camera. I bought mine at Circuit City for $39.I wanted a digital camera to take photos of preschoolers in my Bible club at church -- to post on a private Internet website, so parents can enjoy looking to see what their kids do during our club meetings.I wanted a cheap, easy-to-use camera that took a decent photo when rendered on the web (I don't care to print the photos).I wanted a camera that was easy to download photos into my computer, manipulate and upload onto my website.I got exactly that with this camera product. For $40, it's a great deal. Spend more for the camera with the LCD screen if you wish, but you might not really need to go for that extra expense.Installing the camera software went with NO TROUBLE whatsoever (on my 3-year-old PC). My particular camera model hooks up either via USB or serial connection (I use serial, which is slow but within a two minutes or so, I can download 20 photos onto my PC). The camera comes with easy-to-use software for manipulating the photos. Two complaints on the software: I have to click around too much to do the work I'm trying to do, and it's a little less than straightforward to create web-ready JPEGs outside of the software's &quot;photo album&quot; file format.The camera itself is purely no frills. It does have a digital display to show number of pictures taken and the flash mode, but that's about it. If you take a photo too close to your subject with the flash on, the picture causes the person's face to wash out (and then they have no nose!). But most other shots can be easily enhanced via software -- to lighten, sharpen the pictures.So bottom line, use this camera to take pictures to share on the web when resolution and photo quality isn't as much of a priority as low expense and ease-of-use.
I have had no issues with this product. I use this with my Sanyo Xacti.
I wanted a compact camera to have with me all the time. The anti-shake feature was an attraction, but it is not worth much because basically it ramps up the sensor so that you can use a faster shutter speed- it is not true vibration reduction. The lens is not the fastest. It has limitations...but I have owned two other Casios (one sold and the one I upgraded to stolen) and new that for handling, user interface, compactness and durability they were unbeatable. I use this camera in the clinic and for casual photos at parties and travel...it does a beautiful job! A Nikon D2x it's not, but the fancy Fuji E900 that I have is usually left at home!
What can I say, I can't even open the enclosure to test it! There's something rattling around inside!It's not eSATA, it's External SATA, meaning it's no good with eSATA plugs like on TiVo or my Cosmos computer case. The tiny, blurry "manual" which is a single page folded in half doesn't describe how to open the case, so I can't even test it, not that I want to. The product page says it supports SATA II and over 500GB drives while the box says 500GB max and makes no mention of SATA II.Flimsily made, packaging not worthy of CompUSA-branded products, and of course my personal inability to open the case, makes this one a big-time loser.
Ok, I researched the web up and down and decided to buy this unit. I got alot of conflicting reports on wether DTS worked or not but now I can verify it does! My surround sound receiver is a sony strde945. The 642 does not have a built in decoder so your receiver needs to have one but the player will pass the signal through. You also need an optical or digital coax connection in order for DTS to work. So far I have tested burned +dvr with no problem, I also put some mp3s on a cd and the player read them with no problem. As for video quality it is as good, if not better than the sony unit it replaced. I also tested the region hack and played a region 2 dvd easily. Search the web for the hack, it just requires pushing some buttons. This was important to me because I have been looking to pick up some Ali-G dvds from Britain and I cant find them in region 1. Next I will put some digital photos on a blank dvd and see if that works, I know they work on cd. I also checked some divx titles on e-bay and they are dirt cheap, like 40 movies for 10$. This unit also plays divx and xvid. So right now I am thrilled with unit. I bought it for 69$ at Target, Walmart had it to but I prefer not shop at the evil empire.One complaint is that the interface with data files could be a little nicer.
I got a black cartridge and a color cartridge. The black cartridge failed straight out of the box. I contaceted ANTonline (Amazon wouldn't deal with the problem) and they refused to claim any responsibility. They said take it up with the manufacturer. Just today (only a few months later) the color cartridge has stopped responding. The failure is bad enough that I can't get the printer to print black from a good cartridge. The products these people are selling are horrible, and their concern for the customer is about the same.
As usual I am pleased with sony purchases. I would recommend this item to R1 owners.
...The package arrived yesterday and I have no problem putting the stuff together, but I had a hard time finding the star. I tried the auto-align feature, but didn't help much. When it slews to Vegas or Polaris, I only see couple of very faint stars in view. I then manually align it to Mars, doesn't matter which of the 3 lenses I used or the adjustments I made, when in focus, Mars was no bigger than what I see with my naked eyes. When I enlarge it, all I see is a big blur circle.Also, the telescope will wiggle as you use it. When I finally have something aligned in view, scope will wiggle as I turned the focus knob which normally made it out of the alignment. Also, to align the object centered in the Star Finder was impossible for me. With the adjustment turned to the maximum, the object is still above the center of the Finder.I thought this telescope was suppose to be great for beginner, but I guess am even worse than the beginner. :(
The camera is one of the best I have seen from Canon. It is really beautiful and cute. This is probably the 10 th camera I have bought so far (I have a lot of friends and family :-) ) and this one ranks top among point and shoot cameras.The pictures taken using scene modes were really good. It had a very fast bootup and I was able to start taking snap very fast, unlike some other cameras which needs some warm up time.I have used it only for couple of days now, so my review is limited, but the only problem I see as of now is the LCD view finder is sort of grainy while taking a picture. The grains do not come int he final picture, or when you are in the play mode to see the pictures on the camera.
These shipped really fast! I bought them as a gift and I know that the recipient hasn't used them yet so I'm not sure of their quality but they are a really cool gift for a huge Waltrip fan!
This GPS works very well. Voice directions are very good. An excellent GPS for the money!
It's made of plastic and worked with my Polk Audio 6750 5.1 HT speakers. I wouldn't hang heavy speakers (over 5 lbs) with these and the adjustment ring needs to be really tight to hold the speakers. The plastic anchors that came with it didn't work, so I used metal ones that screw into the wall. It's a fair deal for the price.
I purchased this lense as an upgrade from the 100-400mm zoom lense I had been using for bird photography. I now use the 500mm lense in combination with a 1.4x extender for most of my shots (with a 7D camera). Autofocus works great, even with the extender, and the improvement in picture quality over the zoom lense is obvious and very satisfying. It is a big lense, but I am getting used to tracking birds using a monopod. I recommend the lense without hesitation.
I loved this little unit. It is compact and one of the only ones out there that specifically plays my ishuffle. It comes with USB adapters so you can play from a computer. It also comes with an adapter to play i-pods.It charges your ishuffle while playing as well! Sound is pretty good and volume is good enough to hear the waves of the beach in Jamaica in the background yet still hear your music.Probably not the best for Eminem or similar as mine kept pausing my ishuffle when the bass was too loud...but that is the only limitation!For the price - this is WELL worth it.
This Sony LSCH58A Lens Hood for DSC707 & DSCF717 Digital Cameras is GREAT!!! I use it every day!!! It allows pictures to be taken that would other wise be impossible due to having the Sun in the wrong place! It has saved the day many times!!! Love it!!!
This backpack is nice looking and appears very durable. It rolls fine even when weighted down to the max. I was looking for a very large, rolling backpack when I purchased it. Unfortunately, it's still not large enough for all of my nursing school books. Many of the other students are using small rolling duffle bags or suitcases. Walking into my class of about 60 students is like boarding an airplane.I think I'll be passing this nice rolling Jansport on to my daughter.
Got it about a week ago and love it.There's a couple of annoying things about it but I still would buy it.Just b/c it's most helpful, here's the bad:-The gentle sleep feature doesn't stay soft for long enough-When you shut the alarm off it beeps (and that's annoying)-It could be smaller but it's not gigantic-No digital tuner (but has good sound anyhow)I do like it but there are a couple annoying things about it. Hope this helps.
I'm pretty happy with my purchase. Being an older model, I was not expecting it to be a powerhouse, but it does everything that i need it to do, and just a skosh more. And for under $300, I'd say thats a damn fine deal.My only two complaints;A) The keys are too small. and without the auto-correct feature on, it takes awhile to adjust to.B) It definitely needs an upgrade in the RAM department. theres a couple of things i want it to do that i need a little more RAM for (Netflix!).but that being said, it holds its own. I'd buy it again.
Works great. Very responsive, even for gaming. Good range as well, even for desktops. My mouse can be at least 5 feet away from the USB receiver and there are absolutely no problems. Some say that the USB receiver is a little big, but I don't really mind. My only complaint is that middle clicking doesn't really feel like middle clicking. It's much quieter and doesn't "pop" as much as left and right clicking. Other than that, it's a great buy.
This is really a very nice case. But it doesn't have room to bulky items, so it is perfect to me :-) as I don't like big bags.You can store memory cards and 4 batteries without any problems, also it has a shoulder strap and you can use it with your belt also.
While I think thi i a great keyboard, if you have young children, think twice. As you can tell, I'm kipping letters. That's becaue my 22 month old daughter was able to POP the keys off and break some of them. I've got 5 kids and have gone through a lot of keyboards for one reason or another, but never becuae the keys have been popped off and broken in the process. My s key especially is bad as the entire stem broke and I ave to stick my finger nail or a slim object into the spot where the key should be. Also, even though we installed the driver, the sound keys do not work. Obviously something is not quite right here... Bottomline: if you don't need to control the sound with the keyboard and do not have young children or sensory seeking children, overly curious children, etc., this keyboard will work well for you.
This is an excellent new camera. Pentax has definitely innovated in the design and manufacture of the *ist. The form factor and light weight, yet well constructed, make it seem like a next generation camera compared to the Canon Rebel Ti and the Nikon N75 (both very good cameras also). The advanced features are all easy to access and use on the *ist, or you can use the pre-programmed mode wheel (sports, macro, landscape, portrait, etc.) to let the *ist make the decisions. So far, the pre-programmed modes have produced excellent photos in a variety of conditions.One recommendation, upgrade to the Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.7 Lens that Amazon sells for $149.99. It is highly rated and produces excellent photos. The Pentax SMC 50mm/1.7 probably offers the best price/performance ratio of any Pentax lens made and will allow you to tap the full potential of the *ist. (Pentax, Canon, and Nikon tend to sell their consumer SLRs with mediocre zoom lenses to keep the overall cost down, and the quality of the photos produced is average as a result and often disappointing to new SLR owners.) The Pentax SMCP-FA 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 (IF) Zoom Lens is also a very good lens.
This all-plastic stand is wide enough for laptops to fit underneath, but not standard desktop keyboards. I tried to use it for a dvd player (16 3/4" wide) under a 19" LCD TV, but it was not wide enough (spec of 16" clearance before you hit the legs is pretty exact). If you're thinking of having an object wider than 16" to extend past the platform edges, that probably won't work either as the front and back legs are pretty close together - you only have 11.3 cm (4.45") between them to squeeze through.Legs come off pretty easy if you lift the platform up off the table. It's plenty stable when at rest and in use. It's just inconvenient when picking it up to move it to have the legs fall off.Measurements: I measured it, and the dimensions given in the description are prettty accurate. The platform is not a true square as all four sides bow out a bit (for style): 20 x 12" are the dimensions at their longest (through the middle). As stated, it does raise the monitor from 1" to 5.875" in increments of 1.625" (1 5/8). As stated, you have almost exactly 16" between the left and right legs to fit a wide object. But not stated, you have just 4.45" (11.3 cm) of clearance between the front and back legs. Trivia: The cross-sectional dimensions of the leg segments: 3.2 x 6.7 cm (with round corners).Not too expensive at thirty. Looks ok.
Honestly, I'm shocked at the number of high marks for this book. I thought it rated a 3 out of 5 at most. Here's why:First the good: I really cared about the main character. I think that's the single most critical thing in any book. I remember reading other books with exciting plots, good writing, meaningful discourse, etc., but where I didn't care for the main character. If I actually finished the book, I almost always disliked it. So that's a big, big plus for me. In addition, I thought some of the dialog fun and witty.Now the bad: If you are a traditional fantasy reader, flee from this book because you will end up crushingly disappointed, wallowing in miasmas of boredom and disbelief.Without giving away any plot points, I can honestly say that the most cathartic, violent, exciting moment in the book is a wedding.There are only two legitimate fights in the entire book and they are wrapped up in two pages each. There is no "active" magic, only a bizarre quasi-miraculous description of godling-fortune and deus ex machina. The plot is about saving an country and a family, but you know nothing about the country and don't care, and while you sorta care about the family, the main character (whom I already said I liked) isn't a member of that family.Look, if you like harlequin romance novels and want them set in a new land with a new theology and think a big curse is fun and political machinations are exciting and you don't need "high fantasy" or battle, or magic, then this may be the book for you.If you like people like Tolkien and Jordan and even Modesitt or Martin, I strongly advise you not to waste your time. The author writes well enough that you will want to finish the book, but you will be very sorry you did. If you are like me, you will find yourself saying "well that was well written, but also a tremendous waste of time and I wish I had the last 10 hours of my life back."
Of course this camera is not a digital SLR. Since I have received it, I have taken more pictures in one month than I would with my SLR. I take it everywhere with me because....well because I can now.... I loved my Rebel but it was too bulky for vacations and fun. I will miss the features that it offered me, but this little guy catches a lot more of the fun...
GuysI bought this item, in their description they say software is inculded. i called customer services, It went to some badly call center in INDIA, Where they change ther name to KIM, ALDRIN J etc. They are really bad, they don;t know how to talk to customer then lies after lies then finally they say to use common sence. NOW on i will never use AMAZON for anything. BAD SITE, SITE EMPLOYEES, BAD CUSTOMER SERVICES.
I'm very happy with my headset. It allows me to have a phone conversion and still have my hands free to do jobs around the house - ideal for a busy mother of 3!!!
Love it! It does everything well. Easy to use. You will have to purchase C-Map card. I found the C-Map NT Plus for about 175.00 and it covers the whole of the east coast. I can't say enough good about it.
For the price this is a very nice cable. Well built and adaquate for my purpose. Not a lot more to say . . .
Because it mounts to the top of the ipod, this FM transmitter allows me to send music wirelessly at the same time I have it playing through a docking station.The signal strength is stronger than other transmitters I have used.And for $5, or whatever I paid, it is a serious bargain.
I RECCOMEND THIS CASE FOR ANYONE WHO DOES A LOT OF COMPUTER WORK AND WANTS TO STORE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE BESIDES ON THEIR HARDDRIVE. I CAN TAKE THIS CASE ANYWHERE AND USE IT TO BRING UP WORK STORED ON IT.THANK YOU.
This filter works great for my Canon Rebel xsi. Fits fine, doesn't fall off or anything like that. Doesn't change the color or quality of my photos as far as I can tell. Does it's job like it's supposed to.
buen producto funciona muy bien el dise&ntilde;o es bastante bueno,peque&ntilde;o portable tiene una recepcion bastante buena se escucha y se pueda hablar claro y comodo de usar 100% recomendable
First of all, the $279 Price Tag can't be right. I bought this at Guitar Center for $60.It's pretty decent for a portable turntable if you want to take something small and light out to the record store to sample some music before you buy. It has a decent built in speaker/headphone jack/and RCA outputs. This is nice for when you want to listen to records somewhere other than where your main stereo set up is.As far as archiving, this is a piece of junk. If you really don't care about preserving all the great quality from your vinyl then you won't mind but this thing can't really handle most music. Also, the program it comes with kind of sucks.I would recommend spending a decent amount of money on a heavier turn table and upgrading the sound card on your computer if you care about quality. Even if you decide to buy this, don't pay more than $75.
This works well for the sports addict on the go. Especially when the announcer just doesn't cut it, you need to see it in living, well black and white. Reception seems to be fine especially in the back seat of the family mini van when we are on the go, this way I can catch the game and run errands with the family, mom drives and I couch potatoe out in the back seat.
Since there are tons of rave reviews about the features of this camera, I won't bother you with the details. Instead, I will tell you about the one HUGE letdown of this camera and the likes (Rebel, 20D): the 1.6x focal length factor. This means my dear 28-105 lens is now a sorry 45-170. To recoup the loss I'd have to spend $700 on a 17-40 4.0 lens. This is a consequence of using a small CCD. Cameras like the 1D with full-size 35mm CCD sell for over $4,000. I cannot wait for that price to go down. I also cannot help to wonder whether the focal reading of the Speedlite flashes will be correct (I own a 540EZ and discovered with dismay that it doesn't work in these cameras).I look at my A2 (still infatuated with it) and I wonder if I did the right thing. I think I will keep it around for a while, just in case...
What can I say? Seems to work just fine, and at a good cost. The battery is a bit larger than the original battery on my camcorder and feels awkward at first (the JVC equivalent is similar). That's the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. It's the price you pay for more recording time.
These and all of the other Verbatim Lighscribe have all been the best for years, hundreds of discs with no bad discs and no bad LightScribe titles, in various brands of drives. The only problem with the colored ones is that the printing on them doesn't look as good as the printing on the standard gold-colored onesVerbatim 96164 700 MB 52x LightScribe CD-R, 50-Disc Spindle, even when you use the "make it darker" option (which I always do).
Heavy duty packaging assured unit arrived in good condition. 1 Bose speaker mount casting failed. Neighbor had a spare and all is good. Speaker wiring is a bit hokey but once setup, it ROCKS. I've wanted this set-up for years. Got it. Well worth the wait.
Who needs full frame when you can have ultra-wide and long telephoto. This lens is great. Focus is very fast, picture quality is excellent. It's a winner.
I purchased these filters after getting my hands on my new Sony Camcorder. I had previously purchased another Tiffen filter set here for my Sony FD97 with great results. This set gives me all the flexability I need, at a very resonable price. If you're thinking about a filter set, I HIGHLY reccomend this set. You can't go wrong.
Mechanically it is tight and difficult to know how much pressure to use when inserting tapes into this unit. I think I have reasonable dexterity and tried to be careful (particularly because of the other reviews I read) but when my VCR would not accept the second and third tapes I decided to take it apart to see if I could fix it. Unfortunately I had stripped a few teeth off of one of the plastic gears, which were critical for the unit's operation.This unit has 4 plastic gears, 6 springs and 5 plastic levers. 8 tiny screws hold a metal plate on the bottom. It looks impressive for something that only costs a few dollars. However I don't think they did much field-testing because it seems too easy to break. I do not recommend it.
...welcome back to when you used to play your 45 records on your own stereo. You could even stack then in the sequence you would like to heard that and you could have music for almost an hour without fiddling with your stereo.These discs look just like those. Nostalgia, for the win!
Stay away from the small Cobras in the same price range. With a correctly tuned setup, this radio works flawlessly. The RF gain feature is really nice and the PA option works great with my loudspeaker. Can't go wrong with this radio for under 40 bucks. If you ain't a trucker, this is all you need!! Thanks Midland.
Mine has worked perfectly for the 2 months I've had it, and I can't figure out why anyone would want to spend more money for something that works just as well.
Comfortable headphones with very good sound. I decided to purchase these rather than more expensive noise reduction headphones, and in most circumstances these work fine. The sound is better than the Etymotic ER 6i earbuds that I was using previously.
I'm thinking this price is in error. This can be bought directly from their website with S&H for about $146 USD. I can't figure out a way to contact the seller and let them know. So, I thought if I left a review it might help. I would have loved to buy the product directly through Amazon with the rest of my order, but due to the pricing error... I chose not to.
I got Sansa e-260 4 GB about a month ago and I have really enjoyed it. I had previously owned a Rio Sport and a Dell DJ Ditty. I was tired of the "disposable" feel to both of these; I did not, however, want to invest in an Ipod Nano or Video Ipod. The Sansa was a great alternative to both of these.The size is great, it is very small and the screen is crystal clear. I have not yet downloaded movies to it, but I have downloaded pictures and it really couldn't be easier. The price on this is reasonable for the stylish design and the features. It is really a great looking player. The sound quality is good on most of my music...there are only a few tracks that the volume needs to be up a little louder, but this could also be because they are copied tracks.You cannot make multiple playlists, only one "GO List", but otherwise navigating your music is super easy.The case it comes with is really nothing more than a felt envelope, so be prepared to buy a case of some sort, but that really is the only thing that I have to say on the negative front.My 15 year old son saw it and loved the look and features, so we will be buying another one for him. Great, affordable MP3 with a stylish look!
If you are thinking of purchasing this item DON'T waste your money. I bought it and put it aside until my other dryer that was 10 years old died( about 3 months ago). I have use it 3, yes 3 times. The 1st time after few minutes, it obviously tripped it's safety mechanism, because it just hummed. The 2nd times it did the same , but I was able to dry most of my hair. I just used it for the 3rd time and I am typing with wet hair, as it only worked for about 2 minutes. JUNK!
I got Quickcam Pro 3000 a few weeks ago. First, what I don't like about it:- The stand is not very adjustable. The stiff and heavy cable tends to pull the camera out of adjustment unless the cable is carefully positioned. You can't adjust the tension of the stand. It would be nice to have the ability to disconnect the cam from its stand and attach it to a standard tripod.- The webcam software is worthless, allowing you to only upload images to a particular webcam hosting site (spotlife.com). I recommend Webcam32 if you are going to work with your own web site.- When installing, I had to have my OS CD (Win98 SE, in my case) on hand, probably for certain drivers. I didn't have the option to install from anything other than the Win98 CD (e.g., from a win98 directory or from the internet).What I like about it:- Picture quality is pretty good.- Small.- USB.Be aware that you have to have a powered USB hub if you are going to plug in the cam to that hub.All in all, a fun little cam. I'd give it 3.5 stars if Amazon would let me. ;-)ps: Works w/Win2000, too.
After reading the reviews of this and similar camcorders, I knew that the features were far-and-away, light years ahead of the JVC and any camera in its price range. Thankfully, this was accurate and it has outperformed anything I have seen to-date. The picture quality is beautiful in all but poor lighting; the sound quality is excellent and it's simple enough that my 6-year old makes videos all the time. I am not exaggerating. This is how intuitive the DCR SR100 is. Extremely fast startup keeps you from missing those precious moments.Overall, an outstanding value. Get one!
Worth the acquisiton, and worth my switching to them. Product quality & good service equals dependable value.This has proven to be the case.
I just recently bought the new Apple 13" Macbook and needed a laptop case for it. I absolutely love the case. It has a pocket on one side with a place to hold CDs and two smaller pockets on the other side which are perfect for keeping memory cards and the like. It fits the laptop charger very nice as well. The strap is detachable and very comfortable on the shoulder. The case is perfect for putting it in a backpack with other school supplies or having just the case to take the laptop around. It also has handles on the top. Overall, very sturdy and a great product.
I really like these headphones. They stay in my ear and don't fall out when I get sweaty from exercising. The sound quality is decent. The headphones stay in place much better than any other headphone I've tried. The reason I give them only 1 star is that the product has terrible durability. I've gone through several pairs and each time the same thing happens: one of the speakers dies (either right or left). Sometimes there's a little warning that the headphones are failing (bad wire causes noise & silence when bent at certain angles). The headphones are not fragile - they just stop working for no apparent reason.Amazon won't accept my return after 30 days and Sony only accepts returns for 90 days, but you have to pay for return shipping and go through the hassle of getting authorization. For the cheap price, it's not worth the effort. So far, I keep buying them and going through a new pair about every 200 days. My last pair lasted less than 90 days so I"m going to try some other headphones that hopefully will do the following: 1) stay in my ears at the gym, 2) produce decent sound quality, and 3) last for at least 2 years of regular use.
These cables worked great and you can't beat the insanely low price! I have no idea why someone would pay big $$$$ for a cable that transmits a digital signal.
This little speaker is ok when nothing else is available. The sound quality isn't too bad considering its being run on batteries but really not enough volume. It is suitable for only the slimiest MP3 players to fit in the case and be able to close it. You would be better off buying a transmitter and using a radio to listen to your MP3.
I received the product I expected at a good price and in a timely fashion. I would purchase from this company again.
I received my order within a couple of days. It was not a remanufactured cartridge, which is what you get when you buy from some of these ink places online. I was very satisfied.
15 days it worked perfectly, I can create a networkbut does not connect to internet, I think it's thedevice, because I know some networks and others personshave tried and not work.
The item was as advertised. The transaction was quick and clean. I would buy from this vendor again. What more can I say
I bought this to use as a second karaoke mic and to double as a mic for my husband to use for his guitar. It is very light plastic-just not as good quality even as the one that came with the karaoke machine. I expected a little more from SONY.
The title says it all basically. The sound is largely muffled and the drivers aren't very efficient. Bass is also sorely lacking and these headphones don't sound very qualified for even using with any digital music. These would be ok for a TV or VCR headphones when you want to turn up the volume late at night or if you do not want to hear a snoring spouse while watching a video. In general, I would not recommend them unless you want the long 3 meter cord, volume control and isolation these headphones provide, which is just about all they have going.
Lightweight, compact, great sound! I love it!!!
Great headphone connectivity for only $8! Construction appears sturdy. Volume controls work fine. Does not change the sound quality of the connected headphones. Pleasant surprise that was Not in the Amazon description! -- comes with an iPhone compatible extension, and that works great also.
The Thinkpad T series is IBM/Lenovo's standard business laptop, and as a college student, I have found it to be perfect. I have the T60 model with the specs listed above: T2500 (2GHz Core Duo), 1 GB Ram, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive, Bluetooth, Wireless Internet, Fingerprint Reader, Windows XP SP2, 128 MB ATI Radeon x1400. The laptop is very well constructed and sturdy. The keyboard is excellent, and very responsive. The screen is slightly dim, but I usually use it at an even dimmer setting anyways to conserve battery life. I also have a dock and a 21" widescreen monitor. Recently, when my computer became infected, I merely used the backup sector (which takes away 20GB from your hard drive) to reload everything - it was a lot easier than manually reformatting, installing Windows, installing the thinkpad drivers, etc. The drivers are also very good, with the exception of the Thinkpad Access Connections, which I uninstalled immediately. The embedded security chip works well, if you need to use that. I prefer to key in a password rather than use a fingerprint reader. The fingerprint reader will not work if there is moisture of your fingertip. It also needs to be recalibrated (i.e. reprogram your fingerprint) every know and then. Since getting a dock though, I've chosen to forego the fingerprint reader completely.I purchased this thinkpad with the accidental damage protection warranty, which means I can do nearly anything to the thinkpad I want, and it will be replaced. Why would I though - it's a great computer.Battery life is pretty good - the 6 cell battery is rated at 3.5 hrs and will give you a decent 2.5. You can always upgrade to a 9 cell battery and/or take out the DVD-burner and stick in an extra battery there.Opening up the T60 is also easy, and allowable under the warranty to some extent - for example, adding RAM or replacing the keyboard (replacement keyboards are shipped overnight!)I also like the matte-ish finish off the laptop cover as well as the screen. All in all, a wonderful laptop, and with a student discount, very affordable. The newer Thinkpads have Core 2 Duo processors (marginal performance increase over the Core Duo in this laptop), and are Vista Ready. You can always upgrade. Highly recommended laptop.
The monitor has been really easy to use. It would be better if it had a long cord so, you wouldn't have to get down to plug level to read it. It it's amazing how much little things cost when you leave them plugged in 24/7.
Although not a true audiophile, I do appreciate something that sounds good. The bottom line, this thing is really great for the price. It has the options necessary when looking for a powered subwoofer, the crossover really helps you dial things in. If you are looking at replacing an "all in one theatre" with a real system, but retain your all in one speakers, that most likely use an unpowered sub, this thing will far exceed the capacities of your avg suround speaker.I would recommend this to anyone looking to get started with a real suround system.Also make sure to buy one of these (Belkin PureAV Subwoofer Audio Cable): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001XGR1C/ref=oh_o04_s01_i00_details
Works awesome. Supported 1080P for my new Samsung. I loved the price and the quality.
I am not a high tech person. This camera was easy to install and use. Use to talk with the grand kids now and then. So far I am happy with this.
The headphones work pretty good. Good sound quality. Only con I see to this point is that the band cannot be adjusted so it can feel as though it does not fit on rare occassions.Would buy it again if I need a new pair.
These worked pretty well. I bought them to use on the plane and I wore them the whole time to Hong Kong. It is surprisingly useful in blocking out at least 60% of the engine noise to my oberservation. Good enough where I can fall asleep. I don't know if they work better than the Bose or not since I havent had a chance to compare them on a plane. But these are definitely worth the money and buid quality is good too.
We just enclosed our Panasonic SA-XR55S and TiVo2 DT in a cabinet with glass doors and found that the TiVo remote does not work so well. This device solved our problem. Great product! I used the two IR emitter cable that came with the TiVo, and using one end in the cabinet and the other end for the Sharp LC-46D64U. Now our TiVO remote powers on/off our TV and receiver, and also controls the volume on the receiver. Get several: I got one for our house and another as a gift.
I bought this mouse in-store about a year ago & loved it. I have the USB receiver plugged into a USB calculator pad & have had no problems with it on my Compaq laptop. It's running on either it's first or second battery & I tend to leave the laptop running 24/7.I gave this mouse three stars because for about the past week, my wheel either has not worked at all (it just spins around & does nothing) or I have to roll it to one side to get it to work. Frankly, I had a cheap-o optical wired mouse ($5) that's lasted longer than this one. This is quite unfortunate because I truly loved this mouse. Now, I don't want to try another for fear of having to replace it again in another year.
I bought this to use for bluray player from the us. In switzerland this works perfect and 13$ is nothing compared to change the bluray player
In windows, it looks pretty fast and robust except when it is accessed wirelessly. In Macintosh, the driver seems to be problematic so that the whole system is often frozen.
The soundbridge is great. I had no trouble getting internet radio to stream through my component stereo. For some reason my Windows Media Player playlist wouldn't work, but I was having issues with Media Player anyway. I downloaded Firefly Media Server and I-tunes to use in place of Windows Media Player and now everything works fine. It is great to be able to browse my library and playlists from the living room where my stereo is. I use it daily and even my technologically challenged girlfriend can turn it on and start a playlist.
I am very happy that this adapter is still available because we got the camera in 2001 and worried that I would not be able to find one after the original failed to work. It arrived, I took it out of the package, plugged it into the camera and outlet and turned the camera on. It was seamless.
I purchased this for my wife over a year ago and it has been more reliable than some of the notebooks at work that we have spent three times as much for. We recieved the Vista upgrade disk with it but never installed Vista because there was just no reason since XP and the 1501 have run without incident. We have used either AVG or Avast! over time to protect the computer. We will buy another Dell and hand this one down to the kids. The Vostro 1510 looks like a worthy alternative to this older model. The Vostro is on sale for $529 right now.
USB memory sticks are so helpful storing up to 11 times the amount that a floppy disk can store and you can slip it in your pocket.It's a quick and easy way to store data.
I recently got this Tivo after months of reviewing the product and listening to other users rave about this product. It is probably one of the best electronic products I have ever purchased. It is simple to use and a great convenience. You just tell it the show you like and it records away. I never watch live television anymore, because my Tivo always has shows I want to watch waiting for me. It is great to fast forward past commercials, rewind to see something again, or pause to answer the telephone. If you need more recording time, there are options available on the internet to upgrade. I upgraded my Tivo from 20 hours to 198+ hours!
I purchyased the DIR-655 along with the various D-Link adapters (DWA-652 for notebooks and DGE-530T for desktops). Prior to that I had a Netegear 624 G running at 108 mps. Before that I ran a Netgear B router so I have run a number of routers. Plus I have set up other types of routers for other people. This Dlnk equipment is giving me great speeds. My 2 notebooks going through about 4 walls gives me 300 mps. The desktops are giving me 1 gbs. I did have to update the firmware when I got it because it was not displaying my wireless devices correctly. Very easy to do this upgrade with this router. Function is built in. Setting up wireles security, which you absolutely neeed was also a snap. It was very easy to install.I would absolutely recommend it, but buy the entire package including the adapters. It did work fine with my G adapters, but you get so much more speed from the N adapters.
Printer is OK. Driver load was easy, but I only got 10 sheets (or less) printed when the cartridge quit working. It showed plenty of ink si my guess is that the jets clogged. I could not correct it even after performing the maintenance routine that was included.
(...) I have never set up a network in all my life. Today I did: Three completely different Computers: Desktop AMD 1.4GHz - Windows XP, Desktop Pentium II 200 MHZ - Windows 98, Laptop Pentium III 650 MHz - Windows 98, Cable modem....Piece of cake. The Linksys does everything practically on its own.This thing works like a charm. Documentation is great, Speed is great....my home network rocks! Highly recommend this router!!!!!
It plays pretty much every format made. Upconverting does look nice. Super audio is super. Very nice packaging if that matters to you. I probably need to tweak more yet so final review is not in yet. The tray is weak, but I have not heard of someone breaking it yet... Yuo can also update the firmware if released.I am glad I got it. It cot my cables at [...] 30 foot HDMI and they work great- remember, its digital, you dont need $300 monster cable overpriced CRAP.
My biggest complaint abot this unit is the fact that the sound quality suffers greatly at maximum volume, with the bass up. At first, I thought it was my headphones (also Sony), but after trying a new brand and different sources, I realized that the problem lied with the player itself. Once it's clouded up, you'll have to "reset" the audio by popping the batteries out for a couple seconds; merely shutting off the bass or decreasing the volume won't solve it.My player also seems to prefer being kept in a horizontal position at all times. Tucking it into my purse causes it to skip often when the batteries are around half-power, regardless of whether or not the "G-Protection" is on. The unit will fall silent for a few moments and then resume playing from a few seconds ahead of where it left off. It's not just skipping; it has basically omitted a section of music.As for the TV/Radio bands, they do seem to have trouble picking up reasonably strong signals. I can only ever get 2 television stations to come in strongly, and I live in a metropolitan area.All in all, I am disappointed with Sony's product. The inclusion of TV/AM/FM/Weather capabilities is very nice, I just wish that they would all operate at full capacity. Though I purchase Sony products more often than not, I have owned significantly cheaper units that have functioned more reliably.
I have the Office Jet Pro 1150C--similar to the R60. Greedily feasts on inkjet cartridges, which are not cheap. Has paper jams and simply can't be trusted to make more than one copy at a time. Extremely picky about the paper used. I think it wants you to use the expensive HP papers, which are unaffordable in any quantity. After about 4 months of trying to make this machine pay off, I gave up on it. Now it just sits there...saving me lots of money.
It's a cable and it works, which is what I would expect. I will say that this is a particularly well-made piece of cable compared to others, whether ethernet or HDMI. Cables to Go is consistently excellent and I recommend their products without reservation.
Good looking, good sound, can have better reception but good enough. I use it to replace my aged Walkman.
Really a handsome looking product. I got it for my husband who really enjoys it. The only downside is that you cannot adjust bass and treble (no settings) and the speakers are small.
Great product - delivered within 2-3 days of order. Have it installed on a wifi network with cable TV. Have watch stations on the train to Chicago over aircard, in LA using wifi, in WI and in Louisiana. Works great!
I'm still using my laptop that I bought in 2001, and it's running Windows 98. I ordered the IOGEAR Wi-Fi 54g USB Adapter from Amazon.com. I used the CD-ROM to install the drivers. Then I put the adapter in the USB slot. It quickly picked up our home's DSL signal (from AT&T;) plus other signals that are floating around. Wow! That was easy. But ... even though the Iomega adapter was picking up our DSL signal, I had trouble configuring the Iomega software to connect to the internet. (Every time I'd open Mozilla, I'd get the "page not found" etc.) I almost gave up hope, but then I figured it out ... I needed to selected "SHARED KEY" to successfuly connect to our home DSL connection. AND THEN IT WORKED!!! Hurray! I've been playing internet radio continuously for hours while working on my term paper, and the connection hasn't broken up at all. Yahooo!I have since used the adapter with my laptop to pick up wi-fi hot spots at cafes. Now I've tried it with my desktop computer running Windows XP. The desktop computer is in one room, there are two rooms in between, and the the DSL wireless router is in the 4th room. The iomega adapter still picks up the signal from my desktop. SUCCESS! So I am here buying a second adapter so that I keep one plugged into my desktop, and another to go with my laptop.
We are first time buyers. We could not be happier with the product and the timely service. The product works great we love our new phone system.
This thing is awesome. I use a Samsung 171v at work. When my home monitor started to die, I thought a 171v would be nice. I started looking at all the models Samsung makes so a visit to there website was in order. This helped explain the letter part of the model number. 'N' is for narrow. 'V' is vesa compliant wall mount, which they all appear to be. S is slim and T is thin. These last two are essentially the same except one is VGA input only, the other is VGA/DVI.I would recommend any Samsung LCD display, but I especially like the 'N' due to the narrow frame around the display.
The Sony VF-74CP - Circular PL Filter. No damage - Arrived quickly.The VF-74CP is working fine on my Sony H50. Arrived in good shape and fits perfectly. Its really hard to believe the difference it makes in pictures. I guess you can tell this is my first purchase and use of a Circular PL Filter. I'm very happy with this purchase.One could write a book on Circular PL Filters and I'm not the one to write one. So, read about them and what they do. It took me quite awhile to get used to using mine and I'm still learning.
This product is easy to install and delivers the quality that I rely on.
I bought this item because I got internet from my neighbor and the conection was slow .It works pretty good.
Love my Zune. I enjoy it very much. watching movies, music, radio (which by the way is definetly a plus) it's totaly awesome product. Must buy!!!
I purchased Hi the DLJ37 from Amazon a few months ago to have a backup for my JVC battery that came with my camera.The Lenmar despite having more mAhs (770 JVC) (880 Lenmar) has a battery life of about 1/4 of the original JVC battery that came with the camera. The JVC battery is over 4 years old ... and as the Lenmar is new.I contacted the company to inquire about warranty replacement as although the company responded quickly, the email they sent mentioned1. The customer pays for shipping back the defect item. (That OK I thought ... Seems reasonable.)2. Lenmar also charges a Shipping and Handling for you to get it back of between $7.50 and $12.50. The battery weighs less than one ounce according to my digital scale. And is one inch by 2 inches in size. And a "handling fee"?3. My personal favorite. "Please allow a minimum of four weeks for evaluation and return shipment to be received."So to recap for $18.99 and free shipping you can get a new one shipped promptly from Amazon. OR You can return it under warranty for around $10.00 if you have at least a month to spare.Side Note: Amazon CS was wonderful about addressing this issue and encouraged a fair review for other customers.
A good product at a great price. It does the job I needed it to do.
There is quite a bit of controversy out there on Monster. I really don't want to dive into it but if you feel its over priced, I suggest you google the difference between Monster digital cables(HDMI, Optical, etc) and Monster analog cables, such as this RCA cable.I'm only an audio enthusiast but I worked in Radio Shack back in the day when it was still Radio Shack. If your going to tell me some razor thin, high gauge RCA cable is going to not only save me money but sound just as good as the Monster. Then I wish you the best with your sound setup but your missing out.Shielding matters quite a lot when it comes to analog cables and this cable doesn't disappoint. I also like the fact its about 70% off the regular price if purchased from Amazon. I purchased these for my father in law who saw an instant improvement in sound quality for his HT. I did give the product 1 star off as it does have the infamous, super tight connectors. I understand why Monster wants to do it but they should develop an easier method of twisting and pulling to get them off.
The cable works well. The 15' length allows for easy spacing between computer and projector. The cable is made well and rolls up easily for storage.
The GO 720 is a great GPS unit and as other reviewers have mentioned it is essentially the same unit as the GO 730 after you connect it your PC and update it with the included TomTom Home software. I also had to contact TomTom support to request an updated map and found it to be a pleasant support experience. I sent an online request with a copy of my receipt and after a couple of hours TomTom support sent me a response with a free copy of the most recent map.As far as user interface and routing go, TomTom and Garmin are generally regarded as the best by most GPS review sites. It seems to be a personal preference. There will inevitably be a route that one will prove better than the other, so you will have to live with that.The GO 720 also has the option to add an external antenna and install the unit in the dashboard console if you like. Most GPS units in this price range do not have this option.Overall, I am very pleased with this unit and give it five stars.
Pros:-Comfortable to wear.-Great sound isolation.-Good bass.Cons:-Lack of resolution and clarity in mid and high range (comparing with my HD477)Overall a solid product for the price.
I was not sure what I was getting when I purchased this speaker system because how can you buy somthing that is used for sound and not even know what it sounds like. BUT I did anyway and am I glad I did, these sound incredible. I played some CD's and some games on my computer with them and was taken back by what came out of them. THIS IS NOT A CHEAP THUMP THUMP BOX, IT IS A GREAT SOUNDING LOW, MID, & HIGH MIX. I cant wait to rent a DVD and play it in my G4 tonight.
Perfect addition to any dymo label maker...makes those sheets of address labels seem like a thing of the past!
I bought this player because I wanted to be able to play all my MP3s instead of burning 15 or so onto a CD-R. I chose this one because of the price. I had no idea what to expect, but so far the player has performed fine. I haven't had any problems with skipping (as other reviewers have reported) but I have noticed a few other problems:1. The "Random" function that I use in MP3 mode is not exactly random. The player seems to compile a "random" list of songs but the list does not change- so while the songs aren't in their original order, I keep getting the same patterns of songs over and over again. This is what bothers me the most about the player.2. I don't know if it's even possible to normalize raw MP3 files, but the MP3s aren't normalized, so the volumes vary greatly from song to song (which can be annoying). This probably isn't a problem with the player itself.3. The sound quality with MP3s leaves something to be desired, but it's acceptable.All in all, the player is acceptable for its price, but if you're looking for perfection, look elsewhere.
I bought one of the first Minolta "X" versions of this years ago and owned it with heavy use for about 4 years. I then sold it and bought a bigger digital camera for work and home use. My wife wanted a simple, small camera, that would be user friendly and take good pictures, so I bought her a Konica/Minolta "XG" and I was very impressed with the improvements made since I had owned my original X model. If you want a camera that is primarily for exchanging pictures on the Internet, or for prints that are smaller then 8x10 this camera is great. The huge advantage it has is it's slim, small design, while still having an excellent, non protuding, telephoto built in, along with extremely fast start up and excellent picture quality. All in all, one of the best small digital cameras that were ever made and holds its own up against the newest brands.
So I bought this product simply for how cheap the cost was and I love it! been using it for about a month and still working, so definitely worth the cost!
An outstanding platform for Windows mobile operating system. Flawless syncing with home/office desktop. Clear, high resolution screen is a joy compared to my previous Palm based PDA's. Wireless functioning is reliable and seamless. Ergonomics are excellent. Good to above average batery life with power saver options. Would highly recommend this product.
It seems that Garmin has taken a page out of the Apple playbook (every device needs a new charger cable)
great sound in small size with a rational price. I have it in my ktichen but thinking in have antoher one for my bedroom
Easy to install, simple to configure, has lots of options, and very functional. I like the ability to shut off the mouse, for times when my PC will be inactive for an extended time: this saves battery life. When you set the scroll wheel to 'free-style' instead of the standard 'click' mode, it flys through pages of documents, which can be a great time saver.
I was disappointed in the location of the battery replacement box, which is located inside. It took some effort to remove the lid in order to insert batteries. Also there is no battery light to determine when the batteries are dying. There is no window to view which way the tape is moving inside the walkman. This would be helpful when fast forwarding to know which direction it's running. Aside from all these complaints it seems to be working just fine.
I just purchased a new Humminbird PirahnaMax 160 last week and got to use it this weekend. I bought this unit mainly for ice fishing and to use on my 12' aluminum boat for smaller lakes in Wyoming. I took it out on the ice this weekend and was impressed. Like all of the other Humminbird finders I have and have had in the past, this unit is super easy to use. This worked flawlessly just setting the transducer on the ice (6 inches thick) both on the clear ice and on some patches of cloudy ice in testing it out. It also worked just dropping it in the hole. The battery came fully charged (suprised) and everthing comes in an easy to use and really portable case. BUY IT. you won't be disapointed for the price. I paid 125.00 and had it next day aired for another $34.00- Worth it at $160.00 in my opinion.
Most people I know who would buy this set of speakers are much like myself - they want a good sounding low-profile system. Mine is a home theater arrangement, which is a great environment for them if you are limited on space.If you are purchasing these speakers for their sound then budget for a subwoofer to go with them. I love these speakers but without a subwoofer I wouldn't be near as happy with them as I was with the 30 pound beasts I had before. Their mids and highs are great, the bass needs to be supplemented in my opinion
i got this receiver about 4 months ago, and let me tell you, not once have i been disapointed. i know a lot about speakers and i know what sounds good, the remote is not bad (like what the privious person said) after about 2 days of use the remote was very easy to understand. and to rename the inputs.....it is not buried in the manual, it takes about 3 EASY steps to get where you need to be. i personaly didnt even need the manual. so do yourself a favor and get this receiver, you wont regret it.-jacob s.
This is the best everyday printer on the market. I have bought three of them in the past. I really hope they do not take this printer out of productions. It's reliable, efficient and QUIET... Love it HP!
love it sounds great, and love the price, mxl mics r a studio quilty brand and bring you the best sound, ships fast and everything was perfect, cant wait to start makin some bangers with this mic.........MXL V67G Large Capsule Condenser Microphone
This is a very good cooling fan. It moves the air very well. It has a three speed adjustment. Best of all is that it is very quiet.
We purchased this LCD TV with built in DVD player to replace an older 13" TV with VHS player that we used in our small bedroom and on lengthy car trips. Since we purchased a smaller vehicle for out family trips (a Mazda5 replaced a Ford Freestar) we no longer had the space for the older and much larger TV. This AudioVox LCD TV/DVD player had everything I was looking for except an HD tuner (oh well we use cable and satellite in our home so a very small loss), including a power inverter to plug the unit in to a cigarette lighter.The picture quality is very good. The sound is a little low but plenty sufficient for home use and the kids will be using headphones during the trip so no problems there.I love the light weight and slim design of the TV. I configured a "stand" to hang the TV off the front seats of our vehicle using the carry handle on the back of the TV. We'll be testing out this unit extensively on our next trip to Florida. I'll give an update then, but so far the reviews from the family are glowing!
Its not the best digital camera there is, but I like a camera more like an SLR with more functions. I got this camera to bring into clubs and bars because it fir in my pocket.It eats batteries, but what digital camera doesn't? Just use some rechargeable ones.Its specs by now are out of date. It takes decent pictures, but sometimes in dark light, or zoom its out of focus.Edit to add In Nov 2008.After having this camera about 2 years, the lag time to take pictures is getting longer and longer. I find pictures more blurry, and it has trouble focusing now. I also find the color isn't so 'true.' I often look much paler and very washed out with this camera.
I picked these up at Office Depot for $19.99 on sale, and at first I thought it was going to be one of those "you get what you pay for" deals.I was skeptical that anything costing $20 would compare to more expensive systems, but I'm happy to report that they do hold their own. I had a set of Sony multimedia speakers (2.1 type, 2 satellites and a subwoofer) that cost $50 new, and I swapped them out for these ones because they sounded better! Deaspite being lower wattage (15w compared to 22w for Sony), these had good sound- chrisp highs, defined lows, good midranges, which is surprising in a $20 speaker set. they sounded better than the Sonys, especially in the bass department, partially because of the adjustible bass output.The satellites have 2.5 inch drivers on stands with nifty blue power indicator lights on each. There's an on-off switch, bass level adjustment, and master volume control on the right speaker, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. The subwoofer is a downward firing unit with the bass port located underneath the enclosure, which is interesting because this is the first subwoofer system I've seen to have this feature. The enclosure has legs which put it about an inch off the ground because the bass driver is not enclosed, and can be seen on the bottom of the enclosure, along with the bass port.This configuration must work, because the bass is good, not muddy or weak like on some systems, and it does this with just 15 watts of power.Overall, i'm very pleased with these. They were cheap (the good kind of cheap) and they do their job very well. They've got features found on more expensive units, and the blue lighting is very cool (matches my HP laptop's lighting). If you don't want to spend a lot of money to get a good 2.1 multimedia speaker set, get these! These don't compare to a Logitech Z-2300's or Klipsch ProMedia 2.1's, but for what they are, they do a great job.
Excellent quality...A surpising value...by far the best display I've ever owned. Very easy to install and set up too. Love the adjustable stand...Manaual adjustment controls are very easy to use and intuitive.Highly Recommend!
I bought this webcam for both audio and video functionality. What I like about this webcam is:1. Good picture quality (you can set low light mode from software settings if you want to use this webcam in average room light).2. Tracks your face (This is not very well built feature though and can create some issues in video)3. Good quality audio with room & speaker noise cancellation.4. Good price point.What I didn't like:1. This is not a plug and play camera (as one of the other reviewer claimed it is). I like plug and play cameras because I can use them between different computers without loading 50MB software in each one.Over all if I had to I will buy it again - its worth every cent.
We've always felt strongly about getting ink cartridges from the original manufacturer. When we saw a good deal on this cartridge from Amazon, through a trusted seller, figured we'd give it a try. It was a good price, but it seems we got only what we paid for. The ink on this unit is much lighter than we were used to seeing on a "new" cartridge. This was advertised as "new in the box", and it was, but the box appeared to be very old when we received it. Although the box was inside another shipping box, it was scuffed up, torn in a few places... looked like it had been in storage somewhere for a long time. This probably explained the lighter shade of ink. We've used it for a few weeks now, no change. We can get by with it, but we're not happy. Wouldn't purchase from these folks again.
Yay!My old fashioned VCR video cassette player came with only simple RCA output connectors.But my TV set only had the S-Video input connector left available for me to use.I had to make the signal conversion from "RCA composite output" to "S-Video input". After searching for more than an hour on Amazon and reading all of the customer feedback, I decided upon this paticular gizmo.I took the chance, purchased it, plugged it in, and BINGO! I can now play my old VCR machine through this "S-Video Signal Making Gizmo". It might just be my imagination, but I could almost swear that the TV set likes this arrangement better. The image quality from the VCR seems to have improved a bit.Nice, Nice, Very Nice.
i love this thing its everything you could wish for the color,sound everything `s beautiful
too boomy in the upper lower range. 8" speakers are great but enclosure should be larger, resonates at a frequency that annoys me. Other than that, good quality.
I like other Lacie drives I've used very much, thought I'd take a chance on this, but it just does not work. It takes me about a hundred swipes on average to get the biometric sensor to work...That is keeping data a bit TOO secure to be helpful. Also there have been reports of complete data loss by others,but I've not had that experience - could be I just haven't been able to GET to my data enough to find out. Support from Lacie was completely unhelpful (wash your hands and the sensor before swiping which I have already done dozens of times was the only suggestion). If the drive could be partioned so you could have a secure partition and an easier to access partion, the failure of biometrics would not be so serious, but as is, I would definitely not purchase this again, and I would strongly advise against it unless there is some kind of firmware or other improvement.
I bought this a while ago, maybe over 6 months ago for a client. They have not had any problems with it. FYI, these units tend to last 12 months to 24 months only under regular daily use. It came very quickly, maybe in about four days. Packing was VERY good. It is priced right too.
Anybody who spends an hour setting up the software on this item needs to seek professional help. Plug it into your ipod and it works. Yes, you do need the software installed in order to change stations.....but I've owned mine for over 2 months and have installed nothing. Works fine. No cables to break, no batteries to replace. I just lose the thing too often because it's so small....but that's my problem.
I used this unit for one week, several hours at a time. Performance is flawless, plays my whole collection of MP3's without a problem. The only complaints I have about the XPMP3C is the fact that there is _no_ EASS function with MP3 CD's! Why not? Also, the unit has a cheap feel to it; it feels too light! Not at all like Aiwa's MD line... For 180 I'd expect a remote.. Aiwa: replace the &quot;car kit&quot; with a simple corded in-line remote!!Buy Aiwa though, it is superior to the no name brands out there..
The X-240 are currently hooked up to my PC and PS3. The speakers are fairly easy to setup. These speakers are above the average speaker. They are extremely better than TV Built-In speakers. I recommend buying these speakers, especially for the use with a Playstation 3. These speakers are also of great use when it comes to ZUNE, Ipods, PSP, and other portable media devices.
The sound is great from these speakers. The bass is what I was worried about since I have a 3/4 acre back yard with virtually no trees or structures to bounce off of. Securing them under the eave of the house was all I needed. Oh, and they crank out too!The only issue I had was the hangers, they only swivel longitudinally, but the big wing nuts to attach the speaker to them made it very easy to mount 20 feet up.
some of the batteries right out of the package were dead, others are used in a (MAG)flash light used 3 nights for approximate 10 minutes each time and had to replace them. I won't buy these again.
I tried several other brands of this device (three) and was unable to get them to work with my computer running Windows 7/64 bit. I though I was going to have to give up on this, but this one worked right away with no problems.
The firepit is the perfect size. You can choose to have a large fire or a small one. On average we use 5 pieces of wood and there is plenty more room for wood. Love that it comes with a grill and tool for taking the cover off. Love the star & moon design on the sides. Friends have come over and are excited to use the firepit and they want one of their own. Great for spending quality time with people. I have a teenage son and my friends bring over their teenage kids and we are all able to hang out together. Safe, fun, quality time. It's great.
I read the negative comments, but decided to purchase this from Walmart, having had good luck with other Durabrand products. In a nutshell, I have not regretted this purchase for one minute. I bought this exact product at almost a year ago and have used it on several long distance trips. It works fine and the battery is still going strong. I bought it primarily to have at bedside for white noise so I can sleep (my husband can't sleep with the TV on), so I use it every day/night. I have absolutely no complaints and it is still going strong! The picture and sound quality is there and is has every option that my other three non-portable players have including the remote control. I say, you really can't go wrong, but it's much less expensive at Walmart.
this product is excellent, works great and works great with my i pod. i drove to California and it helped me with my long drive.
I bought this thinking that I could use my 2nd generation iPod touch with this in my car....WRONG!!! It doesn't charge, it's not wireless, and it won't work with my style of iPod! I'm going to try and return it. But in all fairness, the description does say that it will only work with the classic iPods, you just have to look carefully to find it. And trying to return it there's a 15% re-stocking fee, they won't pay for shipping, and I won't be buying from this company/brand again.
Stable, fast and well designed. The iBook is a bit more money than the Windows based laptops, but, Apple stands behind their products with good support. This is being used for my daughter in high school and she loves it. Airport network connection was a snap. This is a great product.
This Camera Case is great for storing your GPS and accessories. It makes it easy to use it in different cars and bring in the house.
I purchased two of the Caliber P-3600 after reviewing as much data on other units as I could stand. The reason for two units is that both of us can have one as we go in different directions at least once a week. Out of the box I charged them both. Yes, they have an AC charger included that many others do not and there also is the charger for the car. I did read the owners manual first. It is adequate and understandable. Next I tried the "DEMO" mode to a location. The directions were great and the display was exceptional. You have a choice of looking at a map(and split screen) or line by line text. The voice guidance was very clear and responded appropriately to the directions. There was always plenty of time prior to making a turn with the unit giving you a double chime near the turn. If this unit had a "text to speech", it would really be at the top of GPS units. It utilizes the "Navteq" maps in the system. Do not hesitate to consider this unit. The ease of operation and the accuracy of it probably cannot be beat by others regardless of price.By the way, I found these on sale at PC Connection.com for half off of other sites.
I did not expect the best, and it surely is not. Battery does not charge to 100%. Linux Mint tells me at full charge it is only 87%. I have to run my screen at 50% brightness just to get 1 1/2 to 2 hours of battery use. At full brightness you would be lucky to get a good hour worth of use. Next time I will spend more for a genuine dell replacement! Shipping was also kind of slow.
My friends recommended this webcam to me saying that the item is really good. However I should have made it a point to check this product on my friend's systems itself before placing the order. With technical architect's job in a leading Silicon valley software development firm, I believe I can do a basic computer maintenance.I have tested this webcam on 4 laptops and 1 desktop that I have with me. On all of these systems the item didn't work. I'm not here to say that it's someone's fault. I'm just sharing my experience with all the readers.Before connecting this webcam, I used to connect a top of line Wireless keyboard (more than $150) for using in my very large living room where I had a 53" TV connected with my powerful computer systems. I never had any problem with that keyboard. After connecting this webcam and installing the software as recommended I found that the keyboard stopped working. The other accessories like USB hub, Magicjack and other paraphernalia stopped working. I remove the webcam software and the webcam and tried connecting my keyboard and other equipment. They never were detected. After a painstaking follow up with the various vendors about these non functional hardwares, the answer was almost unanimous. With the installation of this new item the old drivers got corrupted. Somehow I had to spend 3 full nights to revive my most powerful system back to normalcy.Later on second thought I tried this product on other laptops and desktop also. It's the same result. So I think I either received a defective item or, my systems are not meant to use this product because of the complexity involved in sharing the drivers.So I returned this item as it's of no use for me. I'm planning to use a very low end webcam for use on one of my obsolete laptops for video chatting where I no longer connect any other accessories.Readers: Once again, I'd like to affirm that you may/may not face this problem. Also don't let my experience bias your judgement. Just keep your eyes open and don't panic if this happens with your systems. If you are using a much simpler laptop I hope there won't be any problems but you are to experience and judge yourself.Good luck.
The code given by Amazon works fine, and the price is, on average, the same as a physical card. So what's not to like?
It's rare to find solid connectors with plastic tabs that don't jiggle loose, stay depressed when you press them a few times, or, the usual, snap off--but that's what we have here. The wire is round gauge, not the sickly, oblong, flattish shape you're used to in ethernet cables. It almost feels braided, like a high-end audio interconnect. It has a nice coat too: feels good to hold, but is surprisingly flexible and doesn't get tangled in the rat's nest of wires by your modem. As you can see for yourself, it comes in a full compliment of lengths and colors. The gray is darker than it looks here, almost a charcoal. Not all versions are available on Prime, but those that aren't tend to ship from the retailers for free.Excellent value, highly recommended.
you can hear every whisper when you hear a song it is like you hear different song with 3D voice ,it fits greatly on the head the mic is amazing ,i ve made international call and throug the nternet and they said like i am speaking near their ears the only thing is that it will not fit every program i your computer especially the internet calling programs so you just need to make the setting and every thing will be good
I got a PDA Skin because it seemed like a good way to consolidate my various tools including a PDA and a cell phone. I work in a challenging engineering environment where I am often in the field at night working on remote tasks. The only problem(?) is that I now have an extra empty pocket where my wallet use to reside. I have had this PDA Skin for over 6 months and have really found it very helpful and intuitive to use. It is well designed and constructed and is really worth the investment.
my attenna is on the outside of the truck, so the only way to get a consistant signal was to stick the mp3s attenna magnet ON the trucks attenna.there is also a problem with the sound, it a prt of the song somes in strong (loud drums for instance) the mp3 transmitter muffles it
Excellent picture quality. The 3G streaming feature is neat, but I could only get it to work from inside my network, not externally.
I purchased this all-in-one mainly for the copy and fax capability. It has preformed perfectly in that capacity. This is the easiest all in one I have ever used, navigation is very intuitive.The foot print is small for what it does.It has become my main printer.P.S.Check ink prices out on Amazon.
I don't think that I bought these headphones off of Amazon but I have them, and they are great! The bass is awesome and isn't muddy either. Everything else is ok, but for your money this headset is sooooo worth it. It is hard to set up on windows 7 though, probably because I didn't use the software that came with it. I originally bought them for Rosetta Stone but I stopped doing Rosetta Stone and they are good for other music until my Bose QC 15 headphones come in the mail. This is a great headset
This player is an excellent performer with its anti-shock and extra bass options. Unfortunately, unlike its predecessors it offers little physical shock resistance, so you have to leave the anti-shock on or it'll skip when you set it down.It plays CD-R discs with no problem but has a strange quirk with CD-RW audio discs; it will play them 3 or 4 times but after that won't recognize them. Erasing and re-recording the disc does make it go away, but it's not worth it.The battery life is excellent, even with the anti-shock on. One feature from older Panasonics that I miss is the ability to quickly pull the AC/DC adapter out of the back of the unit while it was playing. The old ones switched to battery; this one shuts off.Don't buy this unit for the remote; wireless remotes on portable CD players are not worth extra money. Unlike wired ones, they get lost easily and must be pointed at the unit.The tape adapter works just fine and the AC and DC adapters run very cool . . .
Amazing product! Mounts directly into your cigarette lighter and powers the iPod flawlessly. This is NOT some flimsy plastic piece of junk, this mounting device holds strong and the soft clamps on the side holds the device without fail. Device angles to optimal access and stays in place when pushing buttons. The sound comes in clear and strong.
I just got these batteries for a spare for my new rangefinder. When I'm out on the course and need one I will have them. Good price as well when you figure the gas and time to go out and get them....even with the shipping charges I saved a few bucks!!!
I wanted to love this lens, but at the end I had to give up. My copy was very soft at f2.8. If you normally shoot in good light (outside during the day), then you might have better luck with it because at f5.6 the sharpness is decent. If you normally shoot in low light, then good luck. You have two things against you, no VC (vibration control) and very soft wide open. I've heard that the VC version of this lens is soft wide open as well, however, I've never tried it. In September of 2012, I exchanged it for the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 OS (I also had to pay the difference since the Sigma is a bit more expensive)and I never looked back. I know that the price of the Tamron is very attractive but you'll get what you pay for. The Sigma is about $200 more expensive, but it is far more superior than the Tamron, plus it come with OS. The Sigma is so sharp it's unbelievable; you won't believe your eyes. If you check videos on youtube of the Sigma 17-50mm, you'll notice quiet a few people complaining about how easy the lens hood falls off. Well, it seems like Sigma has got their act together because they've been releasing some really amazing lenses lately with very good reviews. The lens hood on my Sigma copy doesn't fall off at all. That was probably a problem with early copies.Anyway, stay away from the Tamron 17-50; it sucks.
It was a gift that I sent. They said it was easy to set up and use.
Easy to pay for and got code right away. I like how I got it by email. Safe way to do it
it is working really well in my husbands shop now he can hear the phone ring, when he is working out there.
I cook my dog's chicken in a pressure cooker so I am using it every couple of days. I was using an aluminum cooker. Now that i have switched to this cooker I find it works well, (I cook the chicken for 2.5 hrs), and is very easy to clean. I was not getting very much stock from the old one, which is also part of his diet, but now get a whole pot full. I use the pressure cooker hard and often and find it to be effective, easy to use and clean, sturdy and well worth the cost.
In my job I have to carry a lot of equipment with me all stuffed into one case. I heard about this outlet strip through my trade association at a seminar for my continuing education points. This little strip is great! I plan on buying two more to keep in my case. Great product!
I have bought tons of cheap cables ( all kinds ) and gotten several that didn't last. If you need a printer cable that lasts, pay the little bit extra and get a Belkin.
The product works well for my space and needs. One note to Amaazon. When you ship a $400 item, thats semi fragile, and the box shows up looking like it was used as a make shift soccer ball, how does the consumer deal with physical damage? The item is so massive to ship back, and most likey costly.I experimented with buying an expensive electronic online because the price was right. I was worried how the shipping would be handled, and sure enough, I was worried rightfully. The DVD tray catches everytime the tray comes in and goes out. The top of the receiver/dvd player had been slightly caved in. Even with all the packing Samsung supplied, it could not protect the product from the shipping company. It will be such a hassle to try and exchange this, that I am not sure if I will be purchasing something this expensive and fragile online again. Other than that, I have purchased smaller items, and less fragile from Amazon with no issues. I realize that the shipping damage canot be held on Amazon, as it is out of their control. I just don't think I will roll the dice on something like this in the future. Too bad, it would have been nice to say good buy to brick and mortar pressure salesmen.
All the other reviews on here are very negative. I understand where they're all coming from. It is NOT easy to put songs on this player and if you're a fan of any other music jukebox besides Sony's SonicStage (I am...) then you're going to have a hard time. If you put some work into this player, it can be better than an iPod (in storage). According to the description on a 2 GB iPod Nano, it can store 1,000 songs on 2 gigs. This 1 GB Sony Network Walkman could probably store a TON more than that (possibly 2000 but you'd have to be very lucky). Here's a little guide to using it that will make it worth it.1. Make a folder for each artist and put their songs in alphabetical order in each folder (yes this must be done manually). By doing this you can quickly get to the artist you want ultimately making it easier to get to the song you want faster.2. Mess around with the settings on SonicStage. Personally I think the best transfer setting is to have it set to 64 kbps. You still have high quality audio without losing the space. (Just a note: songs from a retail CD or an online music store will sound better than songs from a burned CD. This may be true with other players as well but I'm not sure.)3. Anything downloaded from a different music store with a license on it must be burned to a CD and imported into SonicStage straight from the CD so it doesn't interfere with any licenses. By burning it and ripping it from the CD, it doesn't take the license with it when it's burned to a CD.Those are some main points. By following all three of those steps, you can get the most out of your MP3 player. I will admit there are better MP3 players out there than this one but this one can be good. Hard work with this one can pay off.
You can't find this stuff cheaper at retail stores. It does the job without scratching the screen. It will last you a long time too.
This retractable cable set is so handy! I hate having wires all over the place and it's so easy to store. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the cable ends by the AV connectors seem a bit fragile. It would be nice if they could bulk them up a bit. Other than that, it's a great buy!
Let me begin by saying, I absolutely love this product. The only reason it does not get a 5 star in my mind is the exact reason why some one gave this product one star. Its so sleek that unfortunately the only way to control the system is through the remote.. so if you loose or break the remote, you are pretty much done with the speaker system.Other than that, the system is just a wonderful addition to any apartment or house or kitchen (in my case)
This is my 4th wireless mouse, and the only one that I've owned that is sufficiently smooth and accurate for gaming. Its also reasonably easy on the batteries. Ergonomically, its great. Just one problem, and its a big one. Sometimes it just stops working. Sometimes re-establishing the connection through the control panel will work, sometimes not. Sometimes reinstalling the drivers will work, sometimes not. Sometimes absolutely nothing can be done to get it to work, but then the next day it will be working fine.If the mouse spirits are kind to you, you'll love this mouse. If not, you'll curse it
These are very good for sound quality and I prefer the clip on to the ear buds for stability and comfort.
I bought this product in June 2004. I have a second generation ipod and was looking for a way to connect it to my car stereo. My brother had suggested sending RCA cables up behind the dash into the auxiliary input of the stereo. This sounded like it would be a pain, though, so I thought I'd give Griffin Technologies' ITrip a chance. When I received the item, I was delighted to find that the sound quality was actually quite good. I had read some people giving it poor ratings due to sound quality. Maybe it's because the city I live in (St. Louis) isn't packed from one end of the dial to the other with FM stations. Maybe it's because of the radio I was transmitting the signal to. Whatever the case, I found the item to be very nice. It comes with some software which is easily installed. You just put the cd in and it automatically adds an FM &quot;playlist&quot; for each frequency on the dial (every other .1 KHz, i.e. 89.7, 89.9, 90.1, etc.) to your music program (for me it was MusicMatch Jukebox, I'm sure it does the same for ITunes or WinAmp). As soon all the station playlists have been added to the program, one simply needs to connect the Ipod to the computer to synchronize it with the computer, and then you're ready to go! It took me a matter of minutes to figure out how to use it. All you do is connect it to the top of the Ipod unit via the headphone jack, a little blue light comes on, and then you go into &quot;playlists,&quot; choose a frequency, then press pause. This sets the ITrip to transmit to that particular frequency. If you want to try a different one, you simply go back to your ITrip playlist, choose another, and press pause. The blue light flashes several times once the chosen frequency has been locked. I chose 101.7, which is in between two large stations in St. Louis...101.1 and 102.5. I figured that frequency would have a fairly large buffer between it and either one of the high strength stations adjacent to it and thus a clear signal. I was right, and the sound quality was really good! The most important thing I found was positioning of the unit. I think it has to be positioned a certain way for best sound quality. The Ipod volume also has to be at an optimum setting for the best sound quality. Most of the volume control is done through the radio volume control anyways, not through the Ipod. Also nice is the fact that the unit does not require batteries! All in all, this is a great little item if you plan on taking your Ipod with you on the go. The only thing I'm not sure of is taking it on long roadtrips. It might require changing the ITrip's frequency many times because while a particular frequency may be unoccupied in one part of the country, it may house a very strong signal conglomerate radio station in another part. Regardless, I'd strongly recommend the item to anyone interested. It's affordable and it does its job as advertised.
The SpaceNavigator works really well. It's very responsive to touch and makes flying around Google Earth very easy! Here are the shortcomings I have found:- there is no Linux driver.- the Windows driver only works with a specified number of 3d applications. You can't use it in any application (unfortunately). I believe someone was working to fix this problem, so you might want to check their forums.And that's it.. Everything else is great!
do not buy because this is a replacement cartridge and the last 2 that I purchased the printing came out horrible
If you are looking for a 3+ megapixel camera, which is what experts seem to be recommending as the minimum for truly film-quality images, then strongly consider this model or the Kodak DX3700, which are the cheapest in this megapixel class. The DX3700 has fewer bells and whistles and cheaper by about $100, so I agonized over paying extra for the DX3900, but I'm extremely happy with it nonetheless. The autofocus is the best I've had on any point-and-shoot camera, extremely accurate under all light conditions (e.g., midnight photo standing in front of the US Capitol with faces lit only by the Xmas tree); I find there are few wasted shots, even with the luxury of being able to delete the bad ones. There seem to be only two meaningful differences between the cameras: (1) the DX3700 zoom is only digital (i.e., electronic), but the DX3900 zoom is both digital and &quot;optical,&quot; so the physical lens also has a zoom, which seems to be more accurate and reliable in quality than digital zoom; and (2) the DX3700 has 8MB internal storage plus buy-your-own removable Smart Media cards, which apparently are favored in Japan/Europe, while DX3900 has no internal MB and buy-your-own removable CompactFlash cards, which are used more in USA, but price per megabyte (MB) storage is virtually the same (approx. $1/MB) for either medium. Clearly, if you have a limited budget, the DX3700 is the best bang for your buck since it produces the same quality of pictures, but with next cheapest camera in the 3+ megapixel class currently around $500, even the DX3900 remains a good deal if you want a better zoom and/or this particular storage medium (I'm indifferent on the latter). In practice, I have found that the combination of the digital and optical zoom (total 6x) allows for greater flexibility in picture-taking and I suspect the digital zoom alone on the DX3700 (only 3x) would have been less useful; if you take personal photos for posterity (as opposed to for business or temporary purposes), this affects photo quality as much as the number of pixels and should be an important consideration. Other pluses: the DX3900 is extremely lightweight, but not flimsy, which had worried me, with memories of the old Brownie cameras; indeed, it's small enough to carry in my shirt pocket. It's also a sleek, good-looking camera, with a lens that automatically retracts into a covered door to protect the lens when you turn the camera power on and off, a useful feature for the careless like me. I agree with all commenters who say don't bother with the proprietary docking station, which is just a plastic tray for $70. The docking station is supposed to be one-touch no-brainer transfer of photos to your computer, but it takes just as much work to figure out the tray as to simply connect the camera to your computer with a wire. Downloading 25-50 pictures seemed to take a minute or less to my computer, which I think is relatively miraculous (compared to how long it takes to download from the Internet if you don't have high-speed access). The Kodak software you use to view and manipulate the pictures is easy to use; Kodak is the Disney or MacDonalds of the photo world and I think even my mom could figure it out (even if I think she would need help installing it, but that would be even more true of other digital camera manufacturers, I'd bet). Best feature is the one that lets you save in different formats for e-mailing, a real time-saver when you want to share photos with others electronically. Also don't let anyone tell you that you need to replace the Kodak paired batteries that come with the camera with Kodak ones; you can use other brands of AA batteries, although the manual says they need to be 1.2 volt (i.e., rechargeable variety) and not the standard 1.5 volt (non-rechargeable) kind; there's little reason not to be rechargeable anyway, which are more cost-effective. In a few years, you'll no doubt be able to buy 4 or 5 megapixel cameras for the same price, but from what I've read, beyond 3 megapixels, you can't really tell the difference except at huge enlargment sizes (i.e., bigger than 8x11), and most snapshots are only 4x6 or maybe 5x7, so what would be the point? So, in sum, this is a very good camera value if you don't want to let once-in-a-lifetime moments slip away while you wait for prices on film-quality 3 megapixel camera prices to drop, yet you don't want to spend what Canon, Nikon and others are charging ($500+).
This rack is not good. It comes in two pieces, which do not stay together very well if you use the stand. I haven't tried to wall mount it yet so I can't comment on that. The holes are too big for the pegs and therefore it is not very stable. Save your money or look at a different product.
I work in the communications field and have purchased several Olympus models in the past to take photos for marketing materials and newsletters. I have never had a problem with Olympus cameras until I purchased the sp510 UZ.I bought the camera specifically for the long-range zoom with image stabilization. I was hoping the camera would help me to take photos of performances where I can't get as close to the action as I would like.The image stabilization does not appear to work very well. I have had problems getting the camera to focus correctly. I borrowed the camera to a co-worker to get photos of an event and half the photos came back blurry. I haven't had this problem with any other Olympus model. I have several Olympus c-5000 cameras that I routinely borrow out to co-workers and the photos always have come back in-focus from those cameras.I have a lot of money invested in Olympus cameras and in xD memory cards. I'm not quite ready to abandon them yet, but I'm not sure if I can wait for the next generation to see if they correct the problems with this camera. I have been a fan of Olympus in the past, but I would not recommend this camera to anyone. I don't believe it is the best camera available at this price.
Great. I feel better that I have a cover over the lens when I place my camera in my bag.
Shouldn't even be called "speakers." I attached these to my netbook whose speakers are not great but are better than these little things. These made the sound muffled and I am better off using the netbook speakers instead. Do not bother.
I use dvd-rw, mpg, dvd, and this sturdy little player plays them all without a hitch. My more expensive dvd players seem to have way more trouble to play these formats. Also they take more time to load. One final note is that some of my old and scratched dvds dont play so well in most dvd players but for some reason this little trutech plays them great! this is soo much better than the disc error I got from several other player--I just looked it up here and it was only $40 so if you use those formats or old dvds I highly reccomend this one
While this is definitely not the best built stand, it's lightweight, and isn't a total piece of crap.You definitely can tell that it's a cheap stand, but the fittings don't slip, and it's useful.Overall, this stand works well, it's just not built like a tank like more expensive stands.I've had it for a year, and it hasn't disappointed.
I have it. Quality of video is worse than 8 years older camcorder.
I make jewelry, so I was looking for a camera that I could use not only for general pictures but also for taking high-quality/print-ready images of my jewelry. This camera does the job perfectly! I am able to take great images of family and friends as well as amazing up close and detailed images of jewelry pieces. The battery life is good and the image stabilization is a life saver. I always get Canon cameras, and I am extremely pleased with this model. I highly recommend it!
My first film scanner was the HPS20. It &quot;did okay&quot;, and that's the best I'll give it. Basically, if your'e at all serious about film scanning, you MUST go to something better, and yes, that means spending a bit more money. I went up to the far, far superior Nikon Coolscan 2000, and might try the 4000 soon, and my results were out of this world better. In todays market, I'd look at doubling my investment and get maybe the Nikon Coolscan IV or find a used Coolscan 2000 or something. The major problems with the HP are color correction on chromes, low dynamic range, it gathers dust like a maids broom, and the shadows are definitely noisy. For the once in a while amateur who just wants to move a few slides or negs to digital and absolutely doesn't expect to get &quot;into&quot; digital darkroom work, then it's probably a steal for the money. But be warned, if you even think there is a slight chance you might move onward to more digital darkroom work, skip this entirely and get something real the first time out, and you'll save the money over the long haul. Recommended with definite restrictions.
I recently received my KDL-V26XBR1 and have used it for about 3 weeks now. Overall I am very happy with it; the picture is great, setup was fairly easy, there are numerous inputs on back for DVD, HD cable box, my Mac mini, Xbox, Tivo, and VCR. Still have inputs left over. The picture is very clear and superb on HD channels. TV can be viewed straight on or at severe angles, and can still be seen nicely. Speakers sound good if you dont have AV system hooked up. Overall, I would recommend this TV highly. I'd give it 5 but for the huge remote, the huge oval base, and the poorly-executed wake timer functionality (or lack thereof) (see below).I do have 3 gripes. First, the base is very oval and protrudes a lot from front edge of TV, so you wont be able to put it on edge of table - the TV must be pushed back about 6" so that the oval base isnt sticking out. Second, the remote control is FAR too large. Although rather narrow, the remote is almost 12" (yes, as long as a ruler!) long. It doesn't have too many buttons so could have been condensed into half the footprint with a little planning. Third, and my biggest gripe (although not likely an issue for many people) is the TIMERS function. I like to wake up to the TV playing - and on this TV you can set an automatic 'turn-on' time (that's good) (actually there are 2 timers). However, when the TV turns on by itself via the timer function, it defaults to the cable (coaxial) input - which I do not used because I have HD cable box. All my inputs are on auxiliary video inputs (i.e. not on the coaxial input, it is unused). Hence, when the TV auto ons by the timer, all I get is white fuzz. This is strange because if I manually turn TV off, then on again, it starts "where I left it" i.e. on the input it was using when I turned it off. But not for timer - it turns on ONLY to the coaxial input so if you use the HDMI, s-video, component, or composite inputs youre out of luck via the auto-on/wake feature. This is unfortunately a huge oversight on an otherwise great unit. You should be able to set timer to turn onto a desired video input since you can adjust just about every other setting imaginable on the TV.Overall rating: 3.75 rounded up to 4.
I'm not much of a photographer, but my obsession with scrapbooking has me wanting to improve. I just got back from a trip to Walt Disney World, with my new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K, and I took over a 1000 pictures. I had so much fun with this camera! Even with my limited skills, I was able to get some great shots. The zoom is amazing, and the image stabilization really helps this novice. The camera is very comfortable to use, very light-weight, and I'm thrilled with the quality of the pictures.
What can you say? It was priced well, came quickly, and works. Not too much sexy about a memory card.
This is an excellent all around printer for small business use. Brother printers have always been reliable and a great value and this model is no exception. I have had it for about 4 months now and everyone in the office is pleased with it. We got the estimated yield from the starter cartridge so I expect I will get the same from the high yield cartridge. No jams or mis-feeds so far. The duplexing feature works well.
Connecting the power as shown in the directions lead to a dead battery after being out of town on travel for nine days. I would suggest that the power be applied to a switched connection. If I had it to do over I would NOT get a reflective mirror/screen. In the day time it is hard to see the video due to the glare on the glass.
Looked at all the HP and competing lines of all-in-ones and agree with the reviewers... Canon's MP830 is the best out there at the moment! Set-up was very easy and everything worked perfectly the first time. Have not found anything that it cannot do!! Quiet. Speedy. Excellent copies. Seems to use a lot of ink but I am working on making adjustments to find the correct balance. So far, so good. I recommend all Canon products. They are all very impressive. Too bad the MP830 isn't wireless.
I've had mine for over a year now and one similar to it before. It's very easy to operate and the scans come out great. It's also very quite and did I mention cheap? Buy this scanner!!
The order came in fast. And my computer now is 50% faster. Its memory, It's Kingston. It's good.
I purchased the Barracuda 7200.8 about 13 months ago and have been very happy with it...until now. I'd been using it as my primary slave to a 30 GB Western Digital. I powered up the computer after it had been shutdown for about 12 hours and suddenly, my BIOS wouldn't recognize the Barracuda. I'm not a very excitable person, so I thought I would systematically try different configurations and jumper settings, use the drive as a stand-alone master, and run through every prudent step before giving up on the drive. After all, it has tons of files that I had been trying to preserve...(why else buy a large capacity hard drive?).Well, several days later, I'm afraid I'm left with a useless drive. I certainly can't say that a hard drive should last for only 13 months because I have this 30 GB Western Digital drive that I've used as a master for over four years now. I have a Maxtor that is in my son's computer that is even older.Large hard drives should be dependable. A company like Seagate shouldn't try to be on the cutting edge of storage if their reliablity suffers. I'm a bit angry, but mostly very disappointed. Find another brand for long time usage.
I must have read every single review on every single website and in every single magazine, for every flat panel monitor made. Make sure you read all the specs on each monitor before you make a decision. The specs for the 1550m (mine is black)came out tops for brightness, contrast and response time, especially for a 15&quot; monitor at this price. A lot of complaints I was hearing, were regarding the brightness, I actually have mine turned down. The clarity, both images and text, is excellent. Auto adjust set up right away, as advertised, and with the free download of &quot;LiquidView&quot; software,enabling one to set icons,text and other tools at a larger size and still keep the same resolution, the display is even more impressive. The small one-watt speakers produce a much clearer and sharper sound than one would expect from such small low-power units. The fact that I have a Soundblaster Audigy sound card installed obiously helps, but nonetheless these small speakers are impressive. The four USB ports in the base are very convenient (there is a USB cord supplied to hook the base of the monitor to a USB port on the processor), although USB 1.1, I have a printer, zip drive and wireless mouse connected and everything works great.My first PC was an NEC (also the monitor), and from the word go, it worked flawlessly for 5 years and is still going strong, so that also says a lot for NEC products, never had a problem with the hard drive or anything.I haven't been much of a gamer, but with the fast response time of 25ms. and the clarity of this screen, the graphics look gorgeous, with bright vivid colours. The resolution is 1024X768, so you do get the odd error message saying that the screen is not set at optimum, but I can live with that. I love this monitor, and with the narrow frame it actually appears to be a lot larger than 15&quot;, the display area seems larger than on the 17&quot; CRT at work. It is very solidly built, and it also happens to be one of the best-looking monitors I have seen. I was tempted to go with one of the competitors, but compared to this 15&quot; the other one looked massive with the much larger frame, it doesn't sound like a big deal but NEC is right, it does make a big difference. Even without the speakers and USB ports, I would spend the extra bucks, just for the added brightness and contrast, even over the 1550V model, just compare all the specs and you'll see why this small unit comes out on top. One review I read about the 1530V, the writer mentioned having an ATI video card, as I do, (Radeon 8500), and I do agree that it seems to work seamlessly with this unit. I am not that knowledgable technically, I can only say that the components I have in my system all work well together, whether the actual make of video card makes any difference in reality, I can't say. The one thing I do know for sure is that I love this monitor and have a hard time taking my eyes off it, my next upgrade in a few years would again be NEC, probably 18&quot;. Good Luck!
This is my first "real" MP3 player. (I had a very rudimentary one about 6 or 7 years ago). I knew I didn't want an iPod because a) I didn't want to support the Apple empire, b) it's not the best value for your money, and c) from friend's horror stories, it just seems like an unbearably unreliable product. After a thorough Amazon search, I settled on the Meizu, and I am in love. The sound quality is amazing, and you can put it on different equalizer settings to enrich different genres of music. I haven't tried the video or radio features yet, so I can't comment on that. Battery life is outstanding too - you barely ever have to charge it. I got annoyed that it would sometimes skip songs or change volume while being jostled about in my bag, but that was easily remedied with the discovery of the "hold" button. You can make the background whatever you want, which is cool. I've showed it to all my friends, and even the most diehard iPod loyalists give a coo of envy. It's really easy to put files on there too - it works just like a flash drive. You can also make playlists easily on the Meizu, but you can't name them. There is a loophole, though - plug it in to your computer and you can manually title your playlists there. One of my only gripes is that when you're scrolling through lists, it sometimes takes a while (depending on how fast you can move your fingers!). It won't speed up like on an iPod does while scrolling. I really think that with a U.S. distributor and the release of models with more GB, this could be an extremely formidable iPod opponent. Even now though, at $130 compared to the Nano's $197 for the same amount of GB with less features, it's just the smarter choice.
This card isn't comparible at all to even a voodoo 3 3000 16 megabyte. Something is causing mine to not work well. Everquest runs choppy, Tribes runs so bad it's hardly playable, and Half Life's load time is doubled. I've reinstalled the drivers and nothing helps. No one buy this card! Pay the extra 20 bucks and get a 64 meg!
This camera was perfect for me. It was very easy to carry around and it took great photos. I suggest it for just about anybody. The camera had only a slight problem with charging the battery but I got past this easily, and it did not affect my satisfaction with the camera.
This product has been out of production for some time, but it is working just as I expected and have no complaints. It is only one of a couple of cameras that can shoot infrared images without modification.
I purchased SB-600 and Omni Bouncer to compliment my D50. The portraits looks much better then just with on-board D50 flash. I am very happy with its performances. Highly recommending for D50 owners who shoot inside photos.
Good bargain speakers for the non audiophile types. The speaker pushes plenty of wattage out and was sufficient at both the high and low end for me. These speakers are nothing to write home about but you certainly aren't hurting yourself if you need a good set in this price range.
I was looking for a backpack that could hold my camera gear and a laptop.I had minitrekker before which was for me the perfect backpack.This now is the best mix, same backpack now with a laptop compartment.Slightly thicker (4cm).So, yes this is a good product.Peter
Purchased this case for a new 17.3&#34; laptop, truely looks and feels like real leather without the high price of real leather. The only dislike I have is that it doesn't expand as much as I thought it would, but it holds all of the necessary accessories quite nicely.I would definitely recommend this bag to anyone who doesn't need a huge expansion bag!
I use this constantly. It places my MacBook Pro at the perfect angle, making typing much more comfortable. Worth every cent.
Works fine for the first 12 months but broke at month 13. Does anyone have any warranty info on this product as trying to see if my credit card will cover it as it doubles the warranty?Not sure if I would buy another as down $50 bucks...
i use these to trasfer movies that i tape to dvd they are great for this use I also record them direct with my dvd recorder
Demo'd a set of these at Best Buy, the sound quality is impressive for the price.A very popular choice. DH loves to use them to listen to music on Youtube, and DS wears them with his i-pod while mowing the lawn. The subwoofer amplifier really works (battery) and the ear muffs filter unwanted outside noise.Highly recommended for anyone shopping for quality sound at a reasonable price.
Exactly as predicted by all the other reviews. I had mine for exactly 1 week, during which I scanned 61 rolls of APS film, all 25 exposure. Roll #62 went with the unit back to Nikon service for repair. It sounded like the gears stripped. I have to believe they built the thing with cheap plastic gears in order to be cost effective, and due to the relatively low volume of sales for such a thing, it's cheaper to repair them then to re-design. Buyer should also be aware that this thing doesn't scan the entire negative area of the APS film strip. It actually cuts off about 3mm of the width of the frame. So if your scanning an especially nice panoramic shot, you might want to get a strip holder and scan it that way, in order to get the entire negative. But when it works, there's no easier way to scan a bunch of old pics.
This battery grip is very comfortable, it gives stability and a second set of controls with a shutter release button for shooting vertical snap shots. The grip also holds 2 batteries for twice the lenth of battery life. I purchased 2 after market batteries for $10.00 each @ Ebay that work just fine. Another thing..it makes the camera look sharp. If the price is acceptable for you then go for it. You'll be very happy with your purchase. Good luck!
This product did arrive in the mail, as advertised, but I haven't needed to use it.
Beautiful camera,the lens is ok,but i need a better lens,i am getting the 17-85mm for real quality pictures.I really love this camera!
Excellent Router, up and running without a hitch. Great range and 300 megs. Wow what performance.
I purchased my first h2o Audio Waterproof Housing for IPod Nano about two years ago. I paid about $90.00 for the housing, earphones and armband. I used it a lot at the beach. My wife and I travel to the Caribbean a few times a year and I like to listen to music when I'm floating around in the pool or sea.I had one mishap in St. Martin last year. I charged my IPod in our room overnight and returned it to the h2o housing the next morning. The gasket was not sitting right and water leaked into my IPod shorting it out.Apple replaced my IPod and I was able to replace all the Itunes I had on my IPod. Over the next year I lost the armband and the gray rubber fitting that conects the housing to the earphones fell off so I was not using it in the water. I still kept my IPod in the h2o to protect it when I travel or run.When I saw that Amazon was offering the same exact product for $4.00 I could not believe it. I ordered one and it arrived in a few days with an armband.Can't wait to use it again next month in St. Martin.Just have to be careful when you close the cover. Make sure the gasket is sitting flat in the unit.
the memory to date has no problems. i have found that Kingston is an excellent brand when it comes to pc memory or, usb memory.i bought this for an HP notebook and it work right out of the box. been working ever since. (over a yr now)i recommend Kingston. their memory doesnt fail. seriously, i cannot remember one failing just like that.
Great build quality! Nice and sturdy... but... I can only give them 4 stars due to the poor design of the plugs.PROS:24K Gold Plated connections to ensure maximum contact and signal transferCopper braided jacket to reduce interference and ensure consistent signal qualityAluminum Foil Shield to optimize signal integrity and further reduce potential for interference.Seamless jacket molding from end to end.CONS:Poor design of the actual cable end fittings. The problem is both the RCA plugs and 3.5mm jack have a "slick" brushed aluminum outer shell. The finish is super smooth and offers no "grip". When you grasp them and try to pull them out they can slip between your fingers. Most plugs of this type have a rubber coating or a knurled finish that provide grip or traction so they won't slip from your fingers when pulling them out of your equipment. The other problem is the area where you would grasp the plug to remove them (pull them from your equipment) is REALLY SHORT! The barrels are only 1" in length so when they are plugged into your receiver you have almost no room to grasp them to pull them out. With no room to grab on and the slick polished finish on the barrels the only way I can remove them is to pull on the cord! (A really poor way to remove any cable). I purchased these so I could plug my MP3 player into my receiver but I have a feeling they aren't going to last very long if I keep yanking them out by the cables. I'll also be sharing a photo of the plug (showing it plugged into my receiver) so you can get a better idea of the issue I'm describing.
Had a blackout a few weeks ago, the APC jumped right in with a seamless transition to battery power, giving me time to shut the computer down.The one downside was the battery placement was a bit difficult to figure out. Otherwise, highly recommended!
I have an iPod nano 2nd generation, and this iPod dock sounded great because I knew it was compatible. I wanted to have a place on the computer desk to set it while it charged or loaded songs. The main selling point for me was that you don't have to reach behind the computer to plug it in. But I foolishly didn't consider that that was the case anyway with the cord that came with the iPod. The dock also interferes with my rubber cover that I have on my iPod. The only redeemable quality is that it has an audio out port to connect to external speakers. Other than that, I wasted my money.
I thought I would write to let people know how to greatly improve the sound from this pair of good speakers.Take the speakers off their stands and place each on a can (metal) of Hershey's chocolate syrup. The difference is noticable. on the cans, the sound feild sounds much more detailed, and the sound is crisper. I've even done blind tests with people and this works.Interesting yea? So go spend that $4.00 to make these speakers sound even better.
This product does not work for me. It is quiet enough even with 3 fans but it seems that the fans are turning really slow and they do not cool my laptop.
There is not much to say about this, since there were no other alternatives for me. Simply stated, I went for the lowest price I could find.
I find it hard to read some reviews that compare this HK to a SONY or (arrghh) RCA receiver and find them in the same ballpark. With the high current capability and wide bandwidth response, this receiver SOARS above your BEST BUY receivers. Even with mid-priced speakers, the sound this amp reproduces is definitely high end. 55 watts/channel fills my theater room through 2 JBL L-100 Century's, AR center and surrounds and a modest (100w/12") KLH sub. Remote sucks as stated above, and MADE IN CHINA on back doesn't leave me feeling warm, but this has a gorgeous full sound you won't find with anything less than separates or a high end Onkyo or Denon, IMHO.
I love this modem! So far I've had it for over a month without any issues. Stupid Cox was charging me an arm and a leg for there so called "fancy" modem! This runs fast and does the job! Don't spend your money on a modem just because its expensive. More money does not equal better product. I got this at a great price and it hasn't disappointed me yet! I had a Linksys that I bought and it never worked. The set up is quick and easy. Helpful Advice: Just make sure to call your cable company and let them know you have a new modem because that caused initial problems with set up!
The Collors are awesome and you can configre the brightness of the screen as you wish. But the battery doesn't last like they say "up to 20 hour lasting", maybe 10 hours working with music only (still better than 4 hour like the 5G model) and it work for 4 to 5 hour on viedo.
I USE THIS IN MY TRUCK AND IT WORKS PERFECTLY FOR ME. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERYONE IT IS WORTH THE MONEY!
The original was lost while on vacation in Disney in October. I was glad to get this replacement cap since this lense is relatively new. Came quick as could be.
I researched the camera and after positive reviews on Amazon, purchased it. I travel often and take pictures for business & personal reasons. I had a Kodak CX7430 and wanted something with more pixels, better video. After a few months of using it I found the quality of photos excellent, I can't comment on the video since I really haven't used it much yet. My real problem with this camera is the LCD screen. I keep my camera in a cushioned sleeve in my briefcase and travel with it regularly and never a problem with any other camera. 60 days with this camera and the screen was cracked on the inside portion. I took it to a local Canon service facility and was told this was a common problem and was not covered by the warranty. I paid $97.72 to repair the camera, not much different than the cost of the camera which was approx. $150.00. When I asked the repair associate what solutions are available so it doesn't happened again and she said to check the internet for a hard case. If this is such a problem with this camera, Canon should recommend and offer a hard case. Secondly, Canon should have a "first offense" repair so that your initial cost is reasonable and you can prepare yourself for future use, such as get a hard case which they should have but don't (I did get one on EBay). Thirdly, after paying my $97.72 and
Connect this between a Philips upconvert DVD and the LG 1080P TV. Upconvert to 1080P with no problem in video and audio. Paid a little over $5 for this compared to over $30 from some stores. Not sure about longevity, but who cares with that price difference.
I love this bag. I love all the compartments in this bag. Also love the velcro options inside, I can make the pockets the size that I want.
I was a little skeptical buying a $10 pair of STUDIO headphones being that quality studio headphones go for upwards of $100-$1000. So I read the reviews and couldn't find any reason not to give them a try, again there were only $10. So I ordered them and got them in 3 business days. I opened the package, plugged them into my PC, and listened to a few songs.....within the first 30 seconds of listening I literally said to myself "WOW". I was not expecting them to sound as great as they did. They provided perfect highs and the bass is at a nice level(not too loud like most cheap studio headphones) I would recommend these for anyone who needs studio quality headphones and is one a tight budget. A+
The headphones are great. Lightweight and great sound. I've found that I had to -turn down- my music by about 60% because they amplified so well. From my experience with an electronic noise canceling headset (also from Sennheiser), these earbuds have passive electronic noise canceling feature. When you put them in your ear after plugging them in an audio headjack of something that is on, you'll hear some 'electronic buzzing.' If you're not used to it, it can be annoying. But once the music is on, its fine.Cons: the rubber they use for the headphones is 'clingy,' not like the normal plastics on most wiring that is generally slick. These earbuds have a sort of soft rubber which lends itself to stick to some types of clothing. Also, the wind noise the wiring causes is a pain. Running outdoors, 'fast walking' (like 3mph), or breezes will cause a whistling in the headphones. I've found that putting on a beanie (or maybe headband ear warmers) eliminates this problem
I heard surround sound on them one time, in other words, the sound moved around my head during one scene in a movie, but besides that, not really, and that is important to me.The charging station is what is completely and utterly frustrating and plain awful. Literally had to pick the unit up every time, lift it over my head, turn all the lights on, just to see the teeeny tiny protrusion that the headphone needs to sit on top of, then by that time, the other side has slipped off. I'm not challenged, usually, by these things. Their newer version is much better with the charging station. I sent these back and got my full refund. Had to pay for shipping.They are comfortable, but not worth the time or trouble.
Love the clear, see-through case. Bought this for my husband & now I want one for myself. Keeps iPod clean & safe, doesn't scratch (my husband is very hard on his iPod), & looks attractive. Doesn't "catch" in your pocket or purse. You can charge the iPod without taking the case off. If you had to, the case can easily be removed.
You wont regret,will feel the difference between cheap wire and monster cable, I did use before the speaker cable that came with my sony speakers, the sound was ok, but now the sound is rich and clear. If you can also buy the banana plugs do it, it works for the money..!!!
Totally love this item. It's very convinient that you can plug your charger right into the top. Would highly recommend.
The top review on the page that gave this item one star doesn't know how to use this item. If you have windows xp like most people do, then this device looks just like an SD card to the computer. You can drag and drop w/o any special software. It DOES support MP3 and wma. It is a great player for the money. It could stand to have some more memory. That is my only complaint. O and btw, Ive had mine for about a year. No problems. Cheers.
I use this cable all of the time to use my phone as a music player. The quality is excellent and I enjoy it so much. The length is especially nice because I can pass my phone around the entire car for people to choose a song or they can plug their own phone or ipod in and be the dj.
Good little speakers. I only use these in the kitchen for when i'm cooking so I dont need a lot of sound or crazy good quality. The speakers are definitely sufficient and look nice and streamlined.
I purchased this for my Fuji FinePix 2600Zoom. The AC Adapter supplies 3 volts DC @ 1.5 Amps. The unit is UL listed and has fold back plug prongs so the plug is out of the way for storage by folding back into the transformer. The cord is 9' long and is sturdy. An indicator LED is on the transformer to let you know when it is plugged in and providing power. While I have had no problems with battery life on my camera I wanted to have this adapter as I plan on using the camera's web-cam feature. Also it will be nice to have for taking pictures in the house when a flash will be needed (like the kids birthday party) With the adapter you can set the cameras power save option off and just have the camera ready all the time. And no need keeping the lcd screen off to save energy. All in all if you use your camera alot you will probably want one of these. Works great and much cheaper than Fuji branded item.
What can I say that hasn't already been said?? This unit is zoot, a perfect 10. If you get lost easy, (like me), this is the answer to your prayers. Not only does it tell you where you are, it will tell you where to go, something I usually depend on my wife to do. Seriously, low on gas, this Bad Boy tells you the closest petrol station, hungry? Again it list the ethnic types, (Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, etc.) fast food joints, steak houses,etc., and it tells you not only how far away, but how to get there. Like I said-ZOOT! There are so many features, it will keep you entertained for weeks. All that and yet at the same time the basic features are simple for even a HS dropout like me to use. If you want nothing but the best then look no farther, you have arrived.
I picked up EOS Elan 7NE a few days ago (since it is not available at Amazon I had to order elsewhere), after I noticed that 35mm film cameras in advanced hobbyist/enthusiast range are getting rare, and I'm a dedicated film shooter. I plan using Elan alongside my trusty AE-1's; I just wanted something more modern, with AF etc and what won't brake the bank. 7NE definitely fits the bill; I ordered this body with EF 28mm-105mm f3.5-4.5 II USM lens which is supposed to be significantly better then entry-level 28mm-90mm that comes with available Elan kits at better online camera stores.Camera is feature-packed; luckily the 100-page small booklet manual is well written and consistent in giving enough info to get you going. I'd like to add that the camera is somewhat bigger then I thought (I'll try to upload a shot of 7NE and AE-1 side by side for size comparison), however size shouldn't be a drawback. Overall it feels solid and is easy to hold, controls are well laid out, and I have overall a good feel about it. I shot a test roll of B&W; PlusX with it the other day and it came out decent even on full-auto mode. I also tried the eye-controlled focus, and yes it works as advertised.BTW, there is large variety of used Elan and EOS bodies available for low prices on auction site, however I wanted to get a spankin new 100% functional & dent-free camera so there wouldn't be any surprises; since the 7NE body is so affordable, why not to buy brand new.
I received this camera for Christmas and I've had a ball with it. It does have a serious learning curve to it because it has so many whistles and bells. I don't understand all of the complaints about low light. I have taken about 40 and they've turned out great! My batteries last me a good long time-probably because I can't get used to taking a picture from the view finder. I tend to use the eye piece. The only complaint that I have is the speed with which it downloads a picture to the card when using the High or raw mode. I've found both of these modes-expecially high- take far better pictures but take 30-40 seconds to download it onto the card. It also takes them at 8" X 10" instead of 35" X 24" in the fine mode. (Is there even a printer out there that will print 35"?) We did buy a 512 mb card-very necessary on any camera. It's got a nice comfortable grip to it and weighs very little. Downloading them onto my computer is a snap! When I pull them up in Adobe Photoshop, they need little or no tweaking for quality. The autoflash is easily replaced by a sanp-on flash which would help eliminate any low light problems-if I have any. The zoom is amazing, although you do lose some quality-as you would with any camera.
I was a little hesitant to spend so much money on a digital scanner. Now that I have the scanner and have been using it for a couple of weeks I must say it is worth every dollar spent on it. The sound output is very clear and loud. The scanner itself is very solid. It is a bit cumbersome to program manually and the product manual is very poor but I relied upon the forum and frequency database at www.radioraference.com The users in the forum was very helpful and I had the scanner up and running in two evenings. The Uniden software that comes with the scanner is very limited and I would suggest that you purchase the ARC250 basic software. This scanner is a must buy for any die hard scanner hobbyist.
I bought this product around the end of October. By the first of December the charger had stopped working. I only gave it one star because it never worked properly from the day i got it. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Its worth spending the extra money, just buy it from apple.
There isn't really too much to review about this product. It's a battery charger and does exactly what it's supposed too. If you're looking for a compact battery charger at a good price, this will get the job done.
This is the third CX4600 that is in my home. I bought one for my son, one for my grandson going to Graphic Design School and I have one for my hobby/business. As all Epson printers go they are the best. Love the smartcard monitor, photos print out excellent. Only thing I found not to my liking was the Fax application. You can not use it with anything but Windows fax application. Not capatable with a stand alone application such as HotFax or any of the others, at least not in Windows XP. The only thing I found undesirable about the whole package. Scanning is excellent for everyone from novice to the pro.
Pros: The features that I like are the Leica lens and the fact that it's cheaper than similar quality cameras. The macro capability is very nice - it's great for close-ups (like for ebay photos) and the 3x zoom is pretty sweet.I read other reviews that the DMC-LC20S images come out dark, but you can adjust the "white balance" and the ISO sensitivity in the menu to compensate (you only need to adjust for indoor lighting).Cons: As with all digital cameras, the LCD eats the batteries. And I suspect the zoom lens eats batteries too (it comes with a battery recharger, or you can plug it into the wall -- DC cord is not included).The camera comes with 8mb of memory that you can upgrade (8 is not enough).You have to wait a moment between photos (there is a "burst mode" for taking quick successive shots - I haven't mastered it yet).It's compact, though not as tiny as the Canons.No manual focus.I checked out some other cameras, but in this price range the lenses I saw didn't offer a decent macro capability. And most digital cams with a good lens are twice as much (like Nikons).All in all a good digital camera. No major complaints yet.
The images are fairly sharp due to a good lens, and it sure is tiny if that matters to you, but otherwise this is a rather blah webcam for the lofty price.positives:# Sharp images at 1600x1200 resolution.negatives:# Autofocus is not reliable.# It doesn't focus very close.# It doesn't have manual focus.# It doesn't have LED illumination.# The attachment clip is rather awkward.# The USB cable is absurdly short (a few inches).It is very tiny, which is a positive for some people and a negative for others.If this device cost $10, it would be a good value. I purchases about 10 webcams at the same time to evaluate them for a product I am developing. I found a cheap $7~$9 webcam (the price varied between $7 and $9 over the past few months) that has the same sensor, not quite as sharp a lens, but can focus very close, has manual focus, has excellent variable brightness white LEDs, a great stable base, excellent adjustable pointing direction gizmo, 36" long USB cable, UVC class USB interface (supported by windoze, linux and mac), built in microphone... all at a tiny fraction of the price of this unit. So this unit isn't actually bad, but is somewhat lame and definitely not a good value at this expensive price point.And when you get an expensive product like this, and you find the USB cable is so short as to be almost utterly useless in almost any reasonable situation, you get the feeling some evil slimeballs or malicious bean counters at logitech are laughing their butts off at the millions of naive customers who must drive around looking for a USB extension cable (most of which are a total freaking ripoff).
My first DSLR, and I'll keep it until it breaks. Lots of features for an entry level DSLR, including in camera editing functions, remote control capability, automatic highlight detection, etc. Makes it easy to know if you got the shot at the EXACT moment you take a picture.I can't write enough good things about it. The included 18-55 kit lens is one of the sharpest I've ever seen. Also, I can pull my old Vivitar Series 1 lens off my Nikon FM2 and put it on this camera. The D40 won't meter through this lens, but if you've memorized Sunny 16, it doesn't matter. Plus, with digital, you can see results instantly and re-shoot if necessary.The only feature that I would have liked to have is exposure bracketing. Not that it's necessary, but if you're going to do any HDR shooting, bracketing makes things MUCH easier.A small point, however. I would still buy the D40 if I had it to do again. The proof is in the pudding...here are my D40 shots: [...]
Just purchased the Delphi SkyFi Audio System today and have had no problems with it. At exceptionally low volumes, I can hear a minor thrumming ... not the hiss that other reviewers are experiencing. The interference noise is very minimal and is gone above volume levels of 4...The sound quality is pretty decent, although I'd have expected better for forking out 100 bones. As others have said, I'd expect a unit like this to run closer to 50, given the sound quality.Got XM for Christmas and after comming up with excuses to drive anywhere, decided to take the plunge and spring for something to listen to around the house. I use it in our home office and garage, so I needed something stand alone.
It is an excellent lens. For and old geezer with not to steady a hand, the stabilzer is a God send. Slightly heavy and a bit noisy. When you are shooting wildlife at 50 to 200 yards, I doubt the noise will disturb anything but you. Gives bright colorful prints and works well with flash.Even though I have been using this lens for a short time, I am no stranger to telephoto lens and know a good lens when I use it.I would reccommend this lens to anyone who is looking for a great quality lens and not break the bank. It is a professional type lens thay any amateur can put on their camera and shot like a pro in a short time.Doug
This remote seems cool at first - I liked how it plugged into my computer for set up. But I never liked the hard, tiny and slippery buttons. On top of that - it never quite worked right - no matter how much I tried to tweak it. Finally - about 8 months after using it - the LCD screen went blank. Logitech never returned any emails about it and I just gave up. I didn't pursue the warranty issue far as I probably could have because I never liked it much to begin with. That doesn't mean I'm happy about paying $100 for something that broke.
Great lens! For the price this lens has to be the photographic bargain of the century. I have already found this fast lens to be of great value in photographing local basketball games in school gyms, most of which are dungeon-like with their very dim lighting conditions. It is also very useful as a portrait lens. Its light weight makes it a welcome relief from the heavier zoom lenses I frequently use. Every Nikon owner should seriously consider having this little jewel in their camera bag!
Beats the socks off ZIP drives. Can replace your A: floppy (i.e. can be bootable) and read/write 1.44 disks, unlike ZIP. I like the extra 20 megs you don't get with ZIP, too. A welcome addition to my system. If you have an older PC, check to see you have WIN95 with USB support and that your BIOS will support USB if you decide to go with the external model. BIOS support is also important with the internal, but usually an update is downloadable.
If you plan to put alot of power into your system these are great. If you are just looking to improve your system I might consider going with the S series instead.I have these and a set of 6x9's running off a 4 x 100W Alpine and they don's start sounding good until I crank the radio to 75%... Once they are loud they sound beautiful but I think I should have gotten the S series. Live and Learn...
Overall this seems to be a decent screen and a good value. I've only had it for a few weeks, so I am not qualified to comment on the longevity of the motor or associated mechanical parts, but so far, so good. The image quality seems good, it was easy to install, and operation is easy using the wired-in control box. Now for my complaint: this thing comes with, by far, hands down, the world's worst remote control(s). Maybe this seems like nitpicking, especially at this pricepoint, but still... First off, the remote uses one of the tiniest batteries I have ever seen outside of a watch - size 27A - so good luck finding a replacement at your local convenience store. 2nd - the battery does not fit securely in place when inserted in the remote (it just sort of "floats" in between the springs for the battery contacts) so the battery comes loose at the slightest vibration, which is compounded by the fact that you can't access the battery unless you unscrew a tiny screw - so keep that eyeglass screwdriver handy. Luckily, it comes with both a RF AND an IR remote, so you can use your IR remote to "teach" a universal learning remote - as long as you can get the included IR remote to work long enough to do the teaching process. I finally got the Elite remote to work long enough to teach my universal remote - but it requires lots of patience while I moved the battery around until it hit "just the right spot." If you don't have a universal remote, factor in some extra money to buy one at the same time as the screen - otherwise you might heave the included remotes out the window before you have a chance to teach the codes to your universal.As I said, overall this screen is a great value, and the screen itself seems to be well put together and solid. In the end, it's just a remote control - I would still buy this even knowing what I know now - but I needed to vent on this subject, if only to keep any other potential customers from being disappointed. Hope it helps, and happy viewing.
This is a great mp3 player, very easy to use and even easier to load data and or music tanks to the USB build in connection this will help because you don't have to worry about the connection cable, the headphones will help you to not to lose it, the only disadvantage is the way you have to search the music, song by song even more when you have more that 100 songs. But nonetheless is a great item. Got one for my self and one as gift.
I have had my Navigator since 2001 and I have had absolutely no problems(safemode is oddly accessed by left crt). The keys are not quiet compared to newer models, but I don't like mushy hard to push keys(like this HP I am typing at now at the folk's house). THe Logitech Navagator makes a nice easy 'click' when pushing the keys(that I personally like, but most of you don't) the keys give little resistance and will always execute the function never do you have to &quot;Pound&quot; the key to get it to work as I've heard of the new Logitech Elite which I'm buying for my new PC but will probably cancel after hearing of it's terrible F-lock and stiff keys. If you do a lot of typing or are single(as not to wake up your spouse/roomate/child/angry father ect in bed) and play a lot of games this is perfect. The problem lies in the retarded display of CAP ON CAP OFF when playing games you get kicked out of the games so you must turn this display off to enjoy games(and not corrupt your files in games). I've heard logitech also promotes spyware but it can be easily disabled with Adaware or spybot.
just installed on a 22 ft. boat, transom mount,does not work properly, very rarely does it give me a reading, mostly just flashes ---. i am going to replace it with something else. don't waste your money on this
I had a home network with my dial up internet access and when I switched to Comcast@Home was told to go out and buy a router with a firewall. I bought the D-Link 704 in large part because I was under the impression that it integrated seamlessly with my cable service. Setting up the port and attaching it to the PCs was a snap as was getting the network to work. In about 30 minutes,I was up and running. However, the firewall built into the hardware required constant tweaking to get things like mIRC and other software programs that my son uses to work. The package comes with a quick start guide and manual but they were virtually indecipherable to me, an admitted non-techie. After a few days of trying to tweak the firewall, getting a completely unhelpful response from the tech department of D-Link and emailing with some other users who had the same problems (based on usenet posts), I gave up and put everything back in the box. I ended up buying a simple port and using Live Alarm Pro as my firewall. Works like a charm. I will be selling my D-Link 704 on Amazon in a few moments if anyone wants a used one that is virtually brand new!
This product did not arrive new. It came with refilled ink. The Epson photo cartridges have ink that is archival and fade resistant. I can't be sure that the ink that was refilled in this cartridge was the quality of the ink that Epson uses. I was VERY disappointed. There was no time to return as my family was just about to leave on a vacation where we were taking the printer (and cartridge) to a family memeber's house. We had many pictures to print, and we had to use the faulty cartridge.
simple enoughI used a refill kit which comes with a small hand drill, rubber stopper hyperdermic and two bottles of ink.Drill into the top (I did it between the raised part of the cartridge) once you break through inject into the foam with the hyperdermic needle put in the rubber stopper. then insert cartridge in printer lie to the software say it is a new cartridge and off you go. Colour is a little harder i believe because there are 3 ink wells to find. it is a great little printer and fairly economical once you know how to refill :-)
Works just like the original, is cheap, and has a free recycling shipping label. Get it.
This Pressure cooker is a first for us. We bought it because we live part of the year at 7300 ft and our cooking times are rather long and this offered a way to reduce them. It did exactly that and is easy to use and clean.As we've never used one before we continue to learn how to use it. One thing we found immediately is that the cooking times giving in the booklet that came with the cooker were not accurate at all for us. As we try new foods and gain experience with the cooker we find the times given are uniformly too long for vegetables. As far as I'm concerned that's a good thing and we make a point of recording what times really work for us and our situation.
bought a Canon 60d pictures that I was taking were way overexposed with tiny pop up flash, did some research and for what I needed it for (taking pics of my kids) it was well worth it. Pictures come out 100 times better and much softer.
Not much to say about a cable, but this one is well built and does the job well. If you need to hook your Sony camcorder to a television, this works.
great for phones, scheduales, but the memory of 2mb will fill up real fast if you download some apps. works great
I also have a Garmin eTrex Legend. I couldn't believe the cable was serial rather than usb! Anyway, I got this Sabrent cable and it works perfectly. I used the included disc to install the driver and in a few short minutes everything was ready to go. I bought it from an Amazon marketplace vendor rather than the direct link and saved a few bucks. Let's go geocaching!!!
This is a neat little AM/FM radio. It has a clip on the back so you can attach it to your pants.The FM reception is better than AM. I would like a better antenna for the AM band. I would rate the radio with 4 stars for its AM reception.
The manufacturer of my camera (not Fuji) makes it sound like you have to use their memory card, to get all the features to work. Not so! This card is not too expensive, yet works great. Does what a memory card is supposed to do, stores lots of pictures, with no problems.Good value.
I use it for my Canon printer & it works just fine. I usually buy the twin packs anyways so this was nice.
The best laptop mouse I've ever encountered. Bluetooth mice (includingthe logitech one) sleep too often and take too much motion to wake up. The scroll wheel's nice and the horizontal scroll works well with the new software.Until a little while ago, the logitech software for the mac (LCC213) would kernel panic. It's been fixed in the new version, and works wonderfully.You do have to make that choice between using the microgear or not. It takes a second to switch, and you definitely don't want to keep having to switch while multitasking. The zoom buttons are a little weak feeling, but you get used to them. The software lets you configure their mappings per-app, so it can end up being very useful with a few minutes of configuration for the programs that you use most.
This product works amazingly well. I use it to make labels for cds,using the labels that amazon sells. There is a small learning curve,but after a couple cds you will get the hang of it. The hardest part is printing and getting things to lign up with the sheet you print on, but it is relatively easy.Make a backup of your game, then download the cover there so your cd looks real. Very useful for custom music cds. I like to put the names of the songs right there on the cd. Applying the cover to the cd is very easy, piece of cake. Awesome product, buy it!
I was amazed at the quality. I was almost scared because the price was lower then most of the digital camcorders out there. I have been searching for so long for the right camera. And I found it. I constantly use my camera both video and stills. On average I have used my camera about 2-3x's a week since I bought it in April of 02. I have used Sony &amp; Panosonic cass. and have had no problem. The quality of the videos are amazing I have had friends amazed at the quality of the zoom especially for the price I paid. The stills are a grainy quality in the dark areas but in full day light a great quality. And upload to computer really fast with no problems at all.I am not fully aware of all the technical garble but as for what I wanted it to do which is to tape family and friends get togethers and special events so I don't miss a moment and have tapes to send back east to family and friends in great quality, and it does all that and more with no problem.
I've purchased MANY mics in the past only to be disappointed ... this item is EXCELLENT with super sound qualities ... the USB connection really makes it nice not having to plug into the back of the sound card etc ... the only thing I have experienced that is not handy is that some programs do not recognize USB for narration on the fly ... however ... overall this is a 10 +++
Shipped very fast from pattyir...much faster than I thought it would. The Belkin F5D8010 Wireless Pre-N 802.11x Pre-N Notebook PC Card Adapter works wonderfully. Very easy setup and an immediate connection to the Internet. I'm very pleased!
Bought 3, two for kids and one for me. As an adult, I probably should have purchased the bigger one. Perfect for the kids though. Hold their shuffles and earphones and keeps everything safe and organized. I only wish I would have purchased these sooner.
This is a simple inexpensive product that works.
You get what you pay for. It's not very good quality it fits very loosely in my computer. And sometimes it's hard to get my iPod to charge. But overall it's a good product for the price if you want something nice I would recommend spending a little more money.
This cable has received a lot of attention on Amazon, so I thought I'd throw in my two cents. I'll write the most simple review I can:Me buy this cable. Me plug this cable between Sony PS3 and Philips 42" LCD TV. Sony PS3 say "HDMI Detected". TV say picture from source is "HDMI 1080p". Me point to Monster cables and laugh.I will now go back to banging coconuts together. Thank you.
Highly programmable, and sound is perfectly adequate, but its control layout is baffling. Sleepy morning fingers can't navigate this thing; I have to turn on a light just to find and use the volume controls, and turn the radio on/off. Alarm clocks should be a cinch to operate with one lazy hand--nice fat volume knob, easy to find on/off, etc. Also, because the majority of buttons are on the face, you have to brace the radio with one hand and push the buttons with the other. I caved in and retired it out of frustration.
I bought this charger and battery combo about a year ago. The charger works fine for my needs, takes about 4 hrs. to charge 4 AA 2500 mAh batteries. The charger gets hot during the process though.Initially, the batteries worked fine. My usage (digital photography, Canon S2 camera) was such that I needed to recharge them once a month. But after about 8 months of use I realized they did not run for long even after recharging. I thought maybe they have just lost the capacity to hold power. But to be sure I paid close attention to their behavior. If I charged them fully and used them after 5-7 days they would not last long. I then charged them fully and immediately used them (on a trip) and they lasted for almost 400 photos. That is about the same as how long they lasted when they were new. So, it seems these days they cannot retain power for long after a full recharge.I rate this item three stars because the batteries seem to discharge pretty quickly.
I ordered this and it was delivered quickly and is exactly what you'd expect. I didn't get to use it so I can't comment on how well it works.
This palm was exactly what I needed to feel organized in my life... contacts and appointments are all in one location, and no need to fill my purse with sticky notes "to do" anymore either.Also, service on this item was amazing! I had the item the day after I placed the order... FANTASTIC!
I was a little hesitant to buy this case due to the reviews, but I'm very happy with it. It's the perfect size and has space for everything I use with my iPod. I received what I believe is a newer version than the current picture for this item... there are no cd sleeves - they have been replaced by credit card sleeves and the case looks more like a standard organizer - the left size has a flap to organize things like papers, and a long padded pocket for potentially holding a checkbook or other items. Even the sleeve for the iPod itself is different and has just one open space for the clickwheel and if you have them, the four buttons on earlier models. I have the 60G iPod with video and the case I received is even better than what I thought I would get. The Monster car charger and splitter are very nice looking and work well. I highly recommend this case!!
I have mixed feeling on this photo-backback. It's not bad but it is small......smaller than it looks in the photos. I'm barely able to squeeze my Canon Digital Rebel (300D) + 300/4 IS + 1.4X teleconverter. Length-wise it is a VERY tight fit. Of course that combination is 13" long. There is room left width-wise for one more body and a small lens or flash.The dividers act as padding but the built-in padding of the pack is minimal. The zippers look a bit flimsy too but no problems yet. There are a couple of other exterior pockets, (one on the straps for a cell phone) that might be handy. I would not pay anymore than $12 or so + shipping from an alternate Amazon seller for this pack.
If you need to neatly secure your TV or telephone cable to the baseboard look no further, this product is the answerVC.
I have used this gps about 7 or 8 times over 2 years, and now I get no gps lock. Lowrance says send $150.00, or wait until a new version comes out. A friend also bought one of these units after seeing mine, and now his won't get a gps lock. I don't know what is causing this problem, but I do know that I will never purchase another Lowrance product.
Great case! I've been using it for almost 3 weeks now and it's provided amazing protection. There've been some coments about not being able to pull down the notification bar. I've figured out how to deal with it!You have do put your index finger on the top of the back of the cover and then you have enough leverage to put the edge of your thumb on the notification bar. Seriously it's easy! If you want the utmost protection and confidence in a case I would recommend this case over and over again. I've seen all types of cases on Droid X's and they don't look so promising. This one has some cushion to it so it's perfect for softening drops n kicks (works like a charm!).I wasn't able to post a video bc I dont have software to change the video to a avi, flv, mov, mpg, or wmv. If anybody wants to see the video make a comment to my account or this review and I can email you the video.
...I bought this card after I got the 3com wireless PC card and access point. It just took me 3 minutes to set this linksys pc card to work; and since then it works perfectly without any trouble! This is my setup: windows 2000, an old toshiba 600mhz celeron notebook and 3com access point.Well, if you think this card is hard to setup, let me warn you: DONT TRY THE 3COM PC CARD! As a matter of fact, I can never set the 3com pc card to work and it's driving me crazy! If you have got the 3com pc card, you will really appreciate how good this linksys product is!
Having had problems with a previous USB drive I bought the Lacie as a replacement having been brought under the impression that it was a superior quality (and therefore more expensive) than the previous drive.It has lasted one week and after hours on the phone to the manufacturer's support line no one has a clue what the fault is.This drive and it's support team are a complete waste of time and money.
We bought this item because we needed more space for cables, charger, discs, etc. It is an excellent product.
I cant write the most accurate review because it is my husbands...But i do know he is very happy with it and it does what it says... charges his zune.
UPDATE: My original review, below, was written before I installed the software that comes included with this mouse. Using Windows Vista the software causes the mouse to be almost unacceptable. Mouse works fine with Vista without the software. My recommendation is not to install the software, or if you already have and are having problems, to use the Windows "uninstall" feature to remove it. Great mouse without the software, terrible mouse with the software.----------------I fell in love with this little mouse as soon as I received it and plugged it into my laptop this morning.The size, at about 2/3rds of the full size Microsoft mouse is good for a portable machine, but yet fits my hand well. It looks nice. It is black and silver gray with a touch of chrome.Unlike a previous reviewer I have had no problem with the range - In fact I just tested it from 15 feet away from the computer and it worked just fine. The same with using it on various types of surfaces. Haven't found anything yet that bothers it.As others have mentioned the center wheel scrolls smoothly, not with the clicks or indents commonly found in many mouses. I prefer the smooth scrolling. You may or may not, as it is a matter of personal preference.I particularly like the fact that the receiving USB dongle fits into the bottom of the mouse and turns off the battery when not in use.A note to Linux users. I am using this with Ubuntu Edgy. It was recognized as soon as I plugged it in. No hassle at all.In summery, after trying many mouses, both wired and wireless, I have finally found "the winner". Finding the right mouse is a subjective experience as we all have our own particular preferences, but for me the Microsoft Optical Mouse 4000 is a keeper.
customer review was fine but we are interested in the camera only, what would the price be for a Canon EOS elan 7e Thanks Rosemary gunderman
This universal remote control works well. I could easily set it up with my tv and dvd player. Also it is very light-weight, ergonomic and looks nice.
I needed quite a bit of split-weave loom for a project I am working on. This loom is half-the cost of some of the higher-end split looms, like Painless Wiring loom. Since I had some of each to personally compare, I have to say this stuff feels like it is better quality.The melting point for F6 is 482 degrees whereas the Painless Wiring loom is 400 degrees.I ordered different sizes from this vendor and it was shipped quickly.
I bought these little speakers mainly to play at Work in the Office and I must say that I am amazed.....The sound is good and I am very happy with them.
I like it - I've had it installed for a little over six months now - and my only complaint is the interstitial piece that retains the radio itself comes out often.
I would love to rate this product except after waiting patiently for almost a month now I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT!! According to Amazon records it was given to DHL services on December the fifth. I called D.H.L. on December the twenty first and had the package tracked and was told it was in Michigan ??!! I have been trying every day sense the December 30 to track it again but I cant get anyone on the phone at D.H.L. and nowhere on the Amazon site is there a venue to contact Amazon to file any kind of a concern or get any form of assistance??!! I enjoyed nothing short of blisfull success ordering products from Amazon when I lived in Ontario Canada but it seem now that I have relocated to British Columbia on the west coast I shall have to reassess my online shopping habbits.
FIrst of all, they come in a pack of 12. I have no need for 12 and one or two would have been fine. I would not have had a problem, if i didn't buy 12 for $20 only to fnd out that they are too small for the e755. Not to mention that I had a very hard time getting all the air pockets out. I threw them all in the garbage.
I purchased this headset to use with my first generation iPod, hoping for more comfortable listening and sound that's as good as my Sennheiser PX100 on the ear headphones. Yes, these are comfortable but the sound quality is awful, tinny, with barely a hint of bass at all. I would not recommend the set to anyone for any reason.
When I purchased my latest Dell PC I got the dual TV tuner Windows Media Center. It was a big disappointment. Poor video quality, and the software is dumbed down to where it is only for cable TV input. There is no provision for Satellite TV or connecting a video camera.So I bought the ATI All-in-Wonder X1900 256 MB PCI Express Video Card, my 3rd ATI AIW card, hoping this one would deliver what was missing in my previous experience with the first two.My Objective: Cleanly and easily capture video off of TV and home video in a compact, transferable format such as Mpeg. To date this card has not met this objective.It does work, the video image quality is better than the card Dell provided, 3D gaming works well, and I don't have lockups and installation problems mentioned by other reviewers. However, I did have to buy a new 500W Power supply for the computer. I have a dual-core 2.8 Ghz Pentium system with 1gig of RAM..The card will capture video, but I have only had success when capturing at AVI format which makes file size huge. ATI's proprietary "VCR" format has good compression, but doesn't play on other PCs. When you use MPEG format for compression, Movies have very fine lines in the picture, and the sound gets out of sync with the picture. Sometimes you don't notice this at first, so you think you have successfully captured the movie, but one hour into the movie, you see these types of problems.There may be a way to set the capture up with good compression and MPEG portability. But I don't find the Media Center Software easy to use, and instructions are poor. I have spent way too much time trying to figure out how to do this looking for tips on bulletin boards and forums, and I am disappointed with ATI and their support.
This camera is awesome. I love the fact that now I can carry my camera with me everyday and not have to lug an extra carrying case. The pictures are sharp and clear and it it easy to use. I do suggest using the wrist strap as my husband had a hard time with the "smallness" of the camera. I did not find it hard to use or handle. The picture on the LCD is clear and easy to see in all lighting conditions.
I was very annoyed when I received this product. It claims to be made of aluminium but in fact is very poor plastic with a bit of aluminium stuck on the front and back for decoration. THe all-essential hinge is plastic.The description claims that the spring loading keeps the case tightly closed. What it actually does is keep it slightly open.It claims to be half an inch thick but it's more like three quarters of an inch thick, making the Palm in its case a much more bulky item in your pocket....
After reading reviews on several bookshelf speakers, I decided these. I have not been disappointed. I'm not very technical so my opinion may not count for very much but I am very pleased.
As a fan of the ipod revolution, I have to admit this is the best model so far.Pros: Slim, lightweight, crisp video, good sound qualityCons: Scratches with the slightest caress, reboots every now and then for no reason.Bottom line: Great if not the best option for an mp3 player.Here's a great tip I'm using, Palm.com sells an adhesive film that protects the palm's screen. It works excellent with ipod, just do it as soon as you get it out of the box o else it'll scratch!!
Fits in your pocket, can take it everywhere, so easy to use. At this price, it's amazing!
I've owned this printer now for 2 months, having purchased it after my 2 year old Canon MP730 broke down. While I love the design and print quality of both printers, somehow Canon has managed to significantly increase the amount of ink you have to purchase on the newer model. For example, I've now replaced the large black cartridge [...] 4 times in 2 months. On the MP730, I doubt I replaced the regular size black cartridge [...] more than once every 3 months or so. I've actually never written an online review like this before, but have been so frustrated with the time and expense of replacing ink cartridges I felt compelled to warn other potential buyers. I personally will be looking for another printer for everyday use, and relegating this one to photos. This printer deserves 5 stars on quality and 1 star on ink useage.
This product claims to be compatible with the iPod Touch 4G. While you can plug your iPod Touch into the socket that's about where the compatability ends.The main problem is the holder; even with the included rubber spacer my iPod Touch 4G still sits loosely in the holder and falls out at the first opportunity.An additional problem is that the holder easily separates from the battery, rendering the expected lifetime of your iPod Touch to the amount of time that it takes for the holder to separate from the battery and hit the floor.Others seem to have had more success with this product...but it's not designed to work with the iPod Touch 4G. Too bad...it's a good concept and I hope someone makes something that will be more compatible in the future.
For the price paid for this product It was steal. I am very satisfied
I regret to say that the instruction manual was so user unfriendly that I was unable understand how to make the unit perform simple functions such as entering route waypoints, etc. While not exactly a natural electronics whiz, I am also not technologically illiterate. I have a science-oriented masters, have spent 5 years using computers to plan search and rescue missions for the Coast Guard, and, being a military officer, am pretty good at following directions. Despite this, after two days of fiddling around, I could not even plan and execute a route from my home to work - perhaps my fault, perhaps the fault of a poorly designed user manual. Regardless, I decided to waste no more time. I wish to return this and get an APS camera instead.The idea of a hand-held GPS seemed pretty cool. When I get a chance I may look into trying another, hopefully easier to use model.
This is, like, the third Zune that I've had.NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!The first zune I broke while lifting weights (fair enough).The second zune got hung up and I was never able to use it. (It was only about six months old.) I eventually deleted all the material out of it and tried to re-sync it-- but for some reason I was never able to put more than 2G into the MP3. That is: The total storage space was 30G and the software took about 2G worth of space, leaving me with 28G for songs. I'd put 26G (leaving 2G) in and then tried to erase it after I couldn't stop the zune from hanging up. It SAID that the space was free inside the Zune, but I couldn't put any more in that what I would have if I'd never erased it.The third time around (yup-- I'm a slooooooow learner), the zune had a hang up that all people found to happen on New Year's Day. But when I followed Microsoft's instructions on how to fix it, the Zune hung up in the EXACT SAME WAY that the second Zune did.Never again!!!!
Not a bad product, the labelling is excellent but I ordered 8x taiyo Yuden manufactured disks and received 16x CMC manufactured disks(Yuck)
This item was purchased as an extended product for a Sirius radio. It makes a big difference since we live out in a remote area and the reception is excellent. It was definetly worth the price.
I really like this unit. It's my first and only GPS, and already it has taken away a lot of the stress of a long cross-country drive. Its functionality is very good, and it even anticipates when you might take the wrong side when approaching a fork in the road and warns you not to, advising that you bear to the correct side. It has very detailed, accurate information, even on small lanes inside a shopping center, which has saved me a lot of time getting oriented on an unfamiliar location. I have not experienced any of the lockups or voice interruptions that others posting here reported.Some areas for improvement: I do not find the user interface particularly intuitive, kind of odd for a unit of this price and after years of experience designing GPS systems. You can't operate it effectively right out of the box, but have to study the manual and experiment with the interface a lot to learn it. And it's ridiculous for there not to be a printed manual with the product. It also failed to warn me about a long traffic jam on one of the main roads I commute on every day (George Washington Memorial Parkway between the Capital Beltway I-495 and the bridges to Washington DC, and this could be a show-stopper -- it was one of the reasons I bought a GPS. I'm just starting to understand that the traffic alert system is not monolithic but there are different services and sources that are hooked into different GPS products. An executive at one of the other sources told me that his service would have caught that traffic problem while the one connected to this Magellan unit did not. It might still be a show-stopper; if I can't get resolution on this I might exchange it for a different brand product that does get me the information I need. It could also be that my system is not configured properly, although it does indicate that the traffic system is receiving a strong signal.In the process of setting it up and registering the product on the Magellan web site, their site was down, forcing me to register it offline with the intervention of the Magellan support staff. I found this experience mixed. It took several iterations to get it going. And the product serial number stamped on the back of the unit turned out not to be in their data base and it was different from the serial number in the unit's firmware; I had to painfully retrieve that number, read it to the Magellan technical support person, and get it registered. All of this took up a lot more time and effort than I was interested in devoting. I still don't know if the traffic alerting function is working properly. It should not be this challenging.I've also found that the mounting options are making it difficult to mount the unit in a way that I need, although I do not necessarily fault the product for this. I drive a Honda Odyssey minivan, and I wear bifocals. The windshield mount works well enough, but since the windshield of a mini-van is farther from the driver's face than in a regular car, the unit is too far from my eyes to read clearly using my bifocals, and too close to read clearly using the upper lenses in my glasses. I found myself tilting my body forward and tilting my head up to read the thing. Extensive searching on the Internet has not yielded a windshield suction mounted gooseneck long enough to bring the unit within range of my bifocals. The only location that could be feasible for me is to mount it on top of the steering column, and I haven't found a mounting bracket so far that can do this, so I have to take it to the installation department at Best Buy to see if they can do it. Even if successful, this will block my view of the speedometer.Also Amazon's handling of the delivery had a succession of severe but avoidable faults, and as a result the unit got to me almost a week after I originally put the order in with a next-day delivery, too late to get comfortable with it prior to departing on a long trip in the car. I've bought a lot of items from Amazon and was pleased with their delivery process and its performance, but this was one of those delivery nightmares where everything went wrong for me. Amazon was not particularly helpful in correcting their own mistakes or offering suitable compensation for my trouble and aggravation.
Price + Shipping = Beats out the restA legit 2GB SanDisk for the best price. Very satisfied.
This is a great plug, simple and efficient. The little Phillips screws worked well. only docked one star because I stabbed my finger with the screwdriver.This piece is best suited to better wire Gage than I used. My fault! I was being cheap. I soldered the strands up and the plugs fit nicely now.
This is one I just said why didn't I think of that. I keep mine in my Treo cell phone and can pull it out and pop it in any USB port to transfer files. Fast easy and no longer a need for a thumb drive. I highly recommend this product.
I tried so many different refilled toner cartridges. All of them had issues. Some of them were not even recognized by the printer. One of them showed up with toner leaking out of it and I was not about to put it in my printer. I finally decided enough is enough and paid the extra money and bought the Xerox branded one. It is perfect. Protect your investment and buy the real thing.
I have a 42" 1080p Sharp Aquos in my living above my fireplace and love it. Sharp doesn't make a 23" (that I know of) so I decided to try Samsung as I know it's also a top tier brand.We just purchaed all new bedroom furniture, drapes, duvet cover etc and the 27" Silver Sharp CRT TV we had would just would look out of place. It's also WAY too bulky and takes away from the room.This TV looks great...piano finish of Samsung is awesome. We have it on the base and on top of a five drawer dresser. It fits perfectly and is just the right size for our room and we can see clearly from anywhere in the room. The room is 17 x 15 and the next one up, 26", would just be TOO big and would stand out too much. After all, it's a BEDroom and not a TVroom. The picture quality of the TV is also outstanding. It's 720p and has HDMI (keep its free of ugly wires). Those that don't know may say 'why not 1080p', but on a TV that's 23" it doesn't really make a difference. The picture is wonderful either way.It's a great price, looks good on the outside and has the technology to back it up on the inside. It also has a 'Gamer Mode' which allows for faster response time. I haven't tried it yet as I don't think the wife wants me moving my XBOX 360 Elite to the bedroom!!
I keep a tablet in my laptop bag and this case just adds a little more protection. It has a nice pocket of the cord and a little spot to hold the pen. Great travel bag if you are one of those designers that carries your tablet everywhere.
Sometimes you might wonder, "you know, the USB cable that came with this cell phone/controller/hard drive/other things is not long enough; I could something to extend its reach." I know where you are coming from, and I figured you would consider something like this. Here, I bought one; here's my take on things.The cable came in a plastic bubble, tightly coiled around to fit in as small a plastic bubble as it possibly can. The color is a little darker than you would see in the picture, but then you are not buying this because it looks pretty. And it might look darker due to my room lighting.The build quality looks quite good. While it does not have anything fancy like a woven sleeve or built-in LED, it feels as though it can handle years of service. You can see, though, that the female side of the cable is not very protected; in fact, it looks like a mutated male part. It is sturdy as well, trust me, but it would have been better if it were protected by the plastic that surrounded the lower part of the connector. It might accumulate more debris and dirt than it would otherwise, but I have not used this long enough to go through such an endeavor and live to tell the tale.It works marvelously in conjunction with shorter cables. I had a six-inch-long A to Mini B cable, which worked very well. I also had a 3-foot cable of the same kind, so I tried that--but the cable did not let the signal go through. There is a label on one end of the cable: "Caution-do not exceed ten feet of total cable distance on low-speed device or sixteen feet on high speed devices." This was USB 2.0 hard drive--a high speed device. Sixteen feet was maximum length allowed, and this cable itself is 10 feet long, so any moderately long cable is going to strain the signal that tries to go to and from the device.It is a great product, but it puts a lot of the cables suddenly to the edge of usability. I would recommend its use with shorter (3 feet and under) USB cables. Otherwise, you might be better off getting a shorter extension cable, or an active USB cable likeTripp Lite U026-016 USB2.0 16-Feet Certified Active Extension Cable.
There is not a lot you can say about these MS Codes, they did their job, i can buy my stuff.
I don't have to reset it, like, ever, and it works reliably. That's really all I need from a router, so yeah. I HATE resetting routers. Glad I went with this.
Couldn't be better. I use them mainly for watching television in bed. Ignore those reviews that say volume control is not good when leaning against a pillow or cushion. I have no problem with the volume whatsoever. You won't be disappointed with these headphones. Enjoy!
My 40gb iPod photo DOES NOT FIT in the dock. Altec Lansing tech support claims by removing the installed adapter it will fit, but in fact IT DOES NOT... Altec Lansing also claims that the iM3c is compatable with the iPod photo. Amazon apparently does not carry the iM3c only the iM3...DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE AN iPod Photo!!!!
I was looking for a very noise cancelling headset, but don't want to expend so many dollars... I saw this on walmart to be the cheaper one, and it said 70% noise reduction!!!.. I bought it but the noise cancelling feature I am not happy that there is no such 70% reduction on the noise. I have tried some of the bose headset and they trully work for that, no matter that the specs for Decibells reductions are similar as this one. But well, not always you can get the cheaper and the best one. Philips don't have it on their website, so support is limited. I wanted to ask them the complete specs and responses charts, but they don't even have them on their site as a philips product.
Really fine sound from a wireless set. a bit hard to get the frequency set but after that they are awesome
This is awesome. Tons of room, nice exterior, no problems using it on any computer so far. Only thing I wish is that it either came with more than one removable cap, or that the cap was attached somehow. I tend to lose things....
Liked it so much I bought two, one for home, one for my office computer. Note: if you are using it with Win98, keep your old PS2 keyboard connected. If you have startup problems, the system will likely not respond to the USB keyboard during boot.
This is a great card. I am very happy with my purchase of it back in January '06. The only reason for the 3 star rating is due to it's price. $485 is just too much for a second tier card. The 7900GTX is only $520, and is much more powerful than the 7800GTX. At this point, do yourself a favor and get the 7900GTX.
With my job in a resturant my players are subjected to some extreme moisture and heat. This is the third zune i have had over the last four years and with what they go through i can only say WOW! My previous units had been dropped in liquids, dropped on hard flooring, and steamed of all things and still worked.While a year and a half life span average may not seem like much for what you pay for these units the conditions that they have gone through and still worked is amazing (yes i am a klutz).I have owned apple units and I dropped them once and they no longer work. I don't know if i have just had bad luck or not but so far the Zunes just keep going.Both the Zune and the I-pod have great sound.Also the Zune works with the Xbox 360( i use the xbox for everything from netflix to music.).If you are looking for an mp3 player that will keep working try the zune 30GB.
Everything about the Cube is great... except for one very important, vital, and absolutely necessary thing - Cooling. This box runs very hot, very quickly. That's because of two issues: poor venting and a cramped interior where the DVD drive sits right on top of the cpu fan. A bigger cpu fan won't work because the space won't allow it. Cranking the fan speed to max only help slightly. Installed extra fan, but didn't help. CPU temp at 40c after about 30 mins and keeps going up. If ever there is a case that needs side and back venting, lots of it, this is it. But the only opening is a small area at the top of the case where the airflow is blocked by the DVD drive. I run a dual-core E2180, I'm sure an older CPU would not generate as much heat, but what's the point? On the plus side, the Cube can double as a heater if you run it long enough.
I use mine for surveillance and while biking in the park. They are constructed well and compact. They fit nicely into my handlebar bag and are fairly easy to conceal in your hands due to the optics being focused toward the center. The adjustments are easy and you can focus in on this as close as 8'.
The sound is really good but, as a previous reviewer said, it works fine only for simple, sequential disk playing.The random mode takes endless time to start the next track or disk. In addition, not always recognizes the disks. I tried with several original ones in pristine conditions (no fingerprints or scratches) and some do not appear in the playing list.The remote is crazy. Sometimes works, sometimes does not. It is a matter of luck. If you try to push the buttons in the player, it is worst. It is easier to get an answer through the remote control.After a few months, it is harder that the player recognizes the disks. I load 5, and can play only 1 or 2.As I live in South America, it is too expensive to send it back to the US asking to the seller or to Amazon to replace it. I prefer to call a local technician, that I use for repairing fine audio and video systems, to check and to repair it.This is the first time that I have this type of quality problems with Denon.I bought it believing in Denon and because matched perfectly with my Denon 7.1 AV receiver. I made a mistake, it looks nice but does not work properly.Do not buy this expensive and useless CD changer. For the same, or even lower, price you can get better changers from other top manufacturers.
THIS CARD READER IS CHEAP FOR A REASON. IT DOESN'T WORK 99% OF THE TIME. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL AND DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE A DRIVER ON THE INSTALLATION CD. USING THE DRIVER OFF THEIR WEB SITE MADE MY COMPUTER CRASH.
You can't beat this deal for the money. With the charger and Ni-MH batteries (better than the other ones with the Ni-Cd) that are rechargeable with the desktop cradle. They have worked well for me and the sound is good. Just got them a few weeks ago for hunting and so far they've been good. We'll see how they last.
im very happy with my new keyboard and mouse. my old wired kb and mouse dont let me feel confortable when i wrote some homework or typing a text, now i can put kb and mouse everywhere . some times i dont need to be on my desk to type something. i can do it in the couch.
Olympus got this camera right. Great 4/3rds sensor takes crisp, beautiful shots edge to edge. You have beginner options in the umpteen shooting modes available (check out high key and low key, they're wonderful). You can save to Compactflash AND/OR XD picture card (you're not going to run out of room on a shoot provided the cards are large enough). You have advanced options like using the Adobe RGB color space. Menus are intuitive and smart. Options you'll reference often either have their own button or are at the top of the menu stack. Autofocus works very well in all but the poorest lighting conditions. I've taken portraits, landscapes, sports photos, macros, indoor and outdoor and been satisfied with them all. Olympus's decision to bundle the body with the two lenses (admittedly Zuiko's lower end stuff... the 14-45mm & the 40-150) gets you a setup you can use for nearly every situation from the get go (Note: an affordable 18-180mm has been released, demand is high and everyone has this lens backordered). You can shoot at varying qualities, but I've grown accustomed to Camera Raw which this camera supports. RAW gives you so much more flexibility in correcting your shots after the fact. Battery life is better than point and shoots because the LCD is NOT used to compose the shot. You use the viewfinder, as is the case with all dSLRs except for the soon to be released E-330 (April 1, 2006). Bottom line, I've taken 4000 photos with this camera since late November and I don't have a single complaint. I use the camera 3-4 times a week and I'll confess if something happened to it now, I'd need therapy. So if you're sitting on the fence about purchasing this camera, you need not be. Go ahead, spend the rent money (just a joke Moms, no letters please) and have a blast with a great camera. After all, what's not to love?
Ok, so this camera will not be able to take photos that can be blown up to a poster size. However, I bought this camera fairly cheap (just under two-hundred dollahs) earlier this year and it is fantastic! It's sturdy, the glass is sharp and the photos look amazing. The color, the white balance and the contrast are just spot on. Just look at photos taken by this camera by this camera on flickr, and you'll see this thing takes some beautiful photos!! It's quick to focus, it's got great battery life and snaps photos really quick! You won't regret buying this camera.
Just started printing a little more text. Inkjet ink is way too expensive for text. At this price the printer will pay for itself in no time. I'm printing in the the toner saver mode and it still looks great.
This has been a great switch for our home network. No problems whatsoever in the last 3 years. I've been using all 16 ports for the last year or so, my only regret is not getting the 24 port model!
Have had no problems at all since setting up about 3 months ago. Bought it so that I can work from home with boss' laptop. None of the problems others have mentioned about periodically needing to re-boot.The BIG!! problem was setup. I have a Dell at home and have never had problems with it. The install CD that came with this router wasn't able to complete the install process. Had to spend a LLLOOONNNGGG time with tech support - both on hold and with the rep - to finally get it setup. Never got an explanation why the CD didn't work.It's been smooth sailing ever since. If I had to replace this for some reason, I would probably buy another one. I'm weirdly loyal that way. Now that I know the kinks, don't want to have to learn someone else's. :-)
This SDHC (SD High Capcity) card is fast and reliable! At 20 MB/s, my camera can't keep up, but the card reader works on my older system at 13 MB/s (still very fast). Ensure that your camera is labeled with SDHC before buying!
The speakers are surprisingly good for something so cheap. Simple set up: i.e. plug and play. There are no subwoofers, balance control, etc, but I really can't complain.
I don't know where to start, really. It's exactly the bag I was looking for. It's spacious, (Canon 30D camera body and three lenses easily fit, as well as a small notebook, my wallet, keys, etc.) The pockets are placed perfectly. Like every where you want there to be a pocket, there is one, and it's big enough for whatever you need it for. The side pockets are ideal for throwing in your keys and cell phone and even a bottle of lotion. The back pocket is great for a wallet and a pair of gloves (we live in the cold northern part of the states so that's convenient! ;)It's spacious, but doesn't look overwhelmingly big or odd. I typically carry it with me everywhere I go, and it doesn't get in the way.The two straps are perfect, one for over the shoulder, and one for just grabbing it from the top.The color and material is awesome. They also provide a can of refinishing wax, which I'm sure I'll use eventually as this bag is my new baby and will be with me for life.And it's made in USA!I haven't felt this great about a purchase in a long time.
Have had a hard time finding earbuds that fit my little ear holes. These work real well, because the smaller buds fit great and the over the ear clips don't let them slip. The sound is very good also. The price was right, and the overall quality excellent.
Took a chance on this based on the other reviews and I'm glad I did. It's just the right size for one person, takes up a small amount of counter space, and, most importantly, delivers a very hot, tasty cup of coffee. I'll never go back to a drip coffee maker again. I love this little percolator!
good product. very compact (folds flat) for travel. rugged enough to hold up to a full month of travel in my backpack. nice that it runs on batteries (4 AA) or AC and also charges the ipod. decent sound w/ ok volume. gotta love the tiny little remote.
Make sure your read the last paragraph of this review to see why an outstanding camera gets only three stars.Before buying this camera I read a variety of professional reviews on various websites. The consensus seemed to be that this was the best of the lot of the new 8 megapixel cameras. As a lifetime Canon owner who also has a Canon D60 6.3mp SLR digital camera I was disappointed that the new Canon Pro1 didn't get as high ratings, but I believe that quality pics beats any brand loyalty that I might have.I was in the market for one of these new high resolution cameras because I wanted something to carry around for quick shots when I didn't want the trouble of lugging my Canon D60 and a host of lenses.I took it on a recent trip in to the California coastal mountains. I was totally pleased with the results. The professional reviewers were all concerned with noise in higher ISO settings for this breed of cameras. All of my pictures were shot in the range of ISO 100 to 160 in bright light. I used Photoshop to greatly enlarge pictures taken at 100 and 160 and compared them for noise. ISO 160 pics were noisier, but still printed out clear 7.125 by 9.5 prints. Colors were very accurate, and I noticed no significant distortion.The large number of buttons and menus posed no real problems for me. You just work yourself gradually into this, and soon you are at ease. I particularly liked the button on the top that allows you to make a custom setting. I use it for ISO settings, making it a breeze to quickly change ISO when I want to.What criticisms can I make? Here's my brief list:1. Buttons on the top right of the camera are very crowded, and it takes a while to get used to them, and not be changing the wrong one. I find it somewhat difficult to hold down the custom button and rotate the selector wheel at the same time.2. I am not too enthralled with the electronic viewfinder. I found it sometimes difficult to see things clearly, and colors were harder to detect as accurately as in a normal viewfinder. I particularly had problems adjusting a circular polarizer filter to best effect.3. I am used to manually zooming an SLR camera, and the power zoom on the c-8080 is a bit frustrating. It is difficult to zoom to the exact point that you want. You keep over and under zooming it. But I suppose this is a problem found on most power zoom cameras.As most professional reviewers have noted, this camera is built like the photographic equivalent of a tank. It feels solid and indestructible, a heft that you usually find only on very expensive professional cameras.Oh yes. Why did I give this camera only a three star rating. When I received the camera the software disk was broken. The disk is important insofar as Olympus is too cheap to provide a complete manual with the camera, and a further 180 pages or so of it are on the disk. Three phone calls and an email, and over a month later I get a software disk in the mail. But it's not for the c-8080. Another phone call and I am told the that the c-8080 disks come only with the camera itself. They have no extras, and I will simply have to do with this one which is written for other cameras. It supposedly will suffice for the camera to computer interface, although the c-8080 is missing from the reference manual of listed cameras. When I first called and waited on hold for a long long time no one even new how to deal with this problem. I was given the run around from department to department to department. You better hope that nothing is damaged in shipment, and that you never ever need tech support from them.
It is sturdy and easy access in and out.Having the hand-cord attached to the camera is more tedious than it should be to fit the cord through the cover's hole.I would think that the material liner of the case should be such that it would not scratch the display.Overall, I like the case. I had previously used a neoprene beer can insulator for the case.
A very clean a/v distribition amp that I'm using for output from my cable company's digital box. Color and contrast are really clear; I'm unable to detect any noise added to the signal, which certainly wasn't true of much of CE Labs' competition. One caveat: the product's pictures seem to imply that the unit outputs both s-video and composite video. It does both, but only if you have both composite and s-video input. It will not convert s-video to composite, or vice-versa, nor was it designed to do so. I'm using it for s-video only, but I've tried both sets of outputs and they work equally well. Audio is just as clean. I can neither see nor hear any modification of the input signal, which makes this unit an excellent performer.
As a security consultant, I consult people everyday on the need for a solid defense-in-depth strategy to protecting their network resources from potential attacks. The same applies to your home networks! Most broadband/HSI providers do not provide much in terms of securing "your assets", but rather, are interested in protecting their own. Often times, the perimeter equipment that is recommended (such as a typical wireless AP/router) does not really provide much in terms of security, and does nothing in terms of providing remote connectivity to resources on your home network when away.In comes the FVS318 Firewall with built-in IP Security (IPSec) Virtual Private Networking (VPN) capabilities. The appearances of this appliance seemed to meet almost all of my basic requirements ... with one key exception: NetGear does NOT provide support for remote Mac OS X clients in any of their VPN solutions and corresponding documentation. Most client OS's support VPN's (Windows XP/7, Mac OS X, Linux/Ubuntu, Android, iOS, etc.) that require a "login mechanism" for user authentication, and they utilize a secure tunnel to maintain communications. The FVS318 is really meant for a site-to-site typeo of VPN which utilizes the IPSec tunnel without any user authentication. This would be the case when two branch offices are connected together.Enough of the heavy technical details ... the problem is "how can I connect my Mac OS X computer to the FVS318 remotely?".After researching this for some time, I found two products that both work exceptionally well for the Mac environment. The first is freeware called IPSecuritas from Lobotomo Software. This comes with a preconfigured template for the FVS318. The other, which is available for a free, is called VPN Tracker. Like IPSecuritas, it also has preconfigured templates for the FVS318.So, if you are considering a security appliance to use at your home, and are concerned about the lack of Mac client software, do not worry any longer ... a solution is available to make your FVS318 work seaminglessly in your local and remote network.
I started off with one stick of 512, and I eventually bought three more seeing how stable this memory was. I'm using this memory in an Asus P4C800 Deluxe motherboard, with a 3.2 P4. Since it's been installed, I have yet to crash. I was also able to remain stable while over-clocking my chip up to 3.89mhz.Highly recommended.
Excellent product - use this one to review my usage on my appliances - Frig, coffee maker, Freeze TV etc). Got rid of my old freezer and old TV once I was able to visualize usage. Also, use it's brother on my back-up generator - AC outlet (more than a few electrical outages in Yaak, MT.) It allows me to set the generator to it's proper running speed for the correct voltage output instead of running it full bore. I use this house one to monitor the voltage output from my generator to household and appliances while I am in the house. Especially love it when I don't have to go outside and into the shed to check on AC output on those freeze your buns off times when the electrical grid and mother nature get in a battle.
I bought these headphones for $18 at a discount site. At that price, they were worth it. But I wouldn't pay over $25. They're just not worth that.Pros: They're fairly light-weight. They come with a carrying case. They can be charged from any standard USB port. When you turn the headphones off, the transmitter will auto-shut off within about a minute. These are supposed to be able to sync as both audio headphones and phone headphones at the same time. When you get a phone call, they'll automatically switch over. After much experimenting, I was able to get this to happen. Once. Haven't gotten to happen since then. Resign yourself to using them as either one or the other at a time. As a phone headphones they're passable.Cons: Volume is poor. Sound quality is mediocre (probably due to a low bitrate stream, more about that later). Only one charging cord is supplied, so you cannot charge transmitter and receiver at the same time. They feel very fragile. The ear hooks feel like a good tug would snap them off. I have 3 other Bluetooth stereo headphone transmitter devices. One synced up fine. One would not sync at all. The third, my Palm Centro, would sync, but the headphones could not handle a high-bitrate transmission. After tweaking the audio gateway properties, I could downgrade the transmission rate and the headphones would finally work. The wires on both the transmitter and phones is very thin and fragile. Don't wear this anywhere that you might snag the wire on anything. Control buttons - very bad. The center on-off button can be located by feel, but not the other buttons. They are flush with the surface of the unit, with tiny, slightly raised icons that only an experienced Braille reader could detect.I also own a pair of Logitec Freepulse headphones. They cost in the $70 - $90 range. They don't fold up in a case, and can only be charge using their charger (which can charge both transmitter and headphones at the same time). That's the only advantages the Soyo has. I can crank up the quality settings to the max, and the Freepulse just sounds better and better. They'll also sync up to anything.
I was searching for a quality Firewire card at a decent price and also for a cable. I was excited to find this combo that was cheaper than most of the firewire only prices and came with the cord as well. I have been using it to hook up my camcorder to use as a much higher quality "webcam" to talk to my husband in Iraq. It has worked without a glitch. Super easy to install and perfect function!!UPDATE: 11/7/2007This firewire card and cord are still going strong. I use them daily!
I cannot recommend this ink cartridge. Buyer beware! Your printer will not recognize this ink cartridge!
This product has done exactly what I thought it would. The only draw back is that it can only be connected with s-video or component cables. They did not work at the same time.
My new Preston pressure cooker is larger, stainless instead of aluminum and the locking lid is just a little bit different, but the dependability is just as good as my old Presto pressure cooker which is probably 35 years old! I am happy that I bought another Presto!
I bought these headphones in March of 2009 and they're still going strong. I use them almost daily for music and talk radio. They're very comfortable and fit snugly in my ears. I've never had any trouble out of them. They don't block all outside sound, but they certainly do block most of it. At this low price it's a no-brainer. These are great headphones.
Hi,I have had a Rio Carbon for 6 months. Its a great little player - it has everything you need, great user interface, and just works perfectly.Unfortunately, I dropped it, and the volume dial broke off and pushed inside the device. Considering the volume knob is on one corner, there is a 25% chance that if you drop the device, it will render it useless by breaking off the volume dial. The volume dial is not very robust, and is the only sensitive part on a device which is otherwise very robust.The Rio has a rubber strip around 60% of its exterior - all other times I had dropped it, it landed on the rubber strip, with absolutely no damage.I now have an expensive paperweight, I can't really do a lot with it, as theres no way to change the volume without the volume knob.A firmware upgrade to allow you to change the volume from the menu system would fix this problem.In the mean time, I will have to consider purchasing another MP3 player. A pity, as the player is perfect apart from this glaring fault.
I was wanted to improve on my computer's call quality in Lync by switching from the Logitech Orbit Webcam's built-in microphone to this one. But while the audio quality was good, the volume was way less than that of the Orbit. I went back to using the Orbit.
i use these product at night it's very claer no need to focus i advise for these night vision ,
I too had problems with this motor reversing the tracking of celestial objects. I originally thought it was just a problem with my motor until I read the other review of this product.To begin with, the on/off swith was overly sensitive. Once on, the slightest touch would turn the motor off (although the switch still showed it was on). Later, for some unknown reason, it would be on, but the slightest touch to the N/S switch would turn it off. Could have been a wiring defect...although I couldn't find anything wrong with the wiring (no obvious shorts or anything). When I switched the motor from north hemisphere to south, the tracking only got worse (which I knew it would). In order to get decent tracking, I had to end up turning the motor upside down and put the switch on S (for south hemisphere). This configuration was accidentally discovered through many, many trials and errors. Just when I got everything good enough to manage, the battery started dying out. A fresh battery was installed, but it did not last the advertised length of time. In three nights (about 6 hours per night), I went through 2 batteries! About 98 percent of that time was spent on getting the tracking right. On top of that, I still had to constantly adjust the speed of the motor and all I was able to get out of it was about 4 solid minutes of accurate tracking at a time. Three nights for a total of about 18 hours of work for a total of 4 minutes of tracking from an upside down installed, reversed motor. You tell me if this motor is worth the $30.So, in all, this is a big headache of a motor and I plan on trashing this one so I can buy another one. At least I didn't lose a lot of money.
Nice black type. Box it shipped in was warn and I recommend that they purchase new boxes rather than re-use. I think the price could withstand the added cost. It just would give customers a more secure feeling that it will work for a long time. Packing materials were totally fine.
I ordered this to connect my camera to my telescope. The version I received does not look anything like the picture, frankly I am afraid to connect it to my camera. It does not have the stops T-mounts usually have to prevent it from rotating in the Camera mount (meaning that when you attach the camera, if the camera begins to rotate under its own weight, it can disconnect and you camera will crash to the floor. The T- mount I received it is extemely thin and flimsy unlike the robust one pictured in the ad. It will cost me more in time taking it to the post office and paying to return it, I might as well dump it in the garbage. All my experiences with Adorama prior to this point have been positive, hope this is not signs of the way the company is heading.
A great gps when it works. Stopped working three weeks after receiving. Received a replacement that only worked for a week.
I bought the TRANSCEND PCMCIA ATA Adapter For CF Card and the Transcend 4 GB 133x CompactFlash Memory Card for use in the card reader of my 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. Both cards worked together flawlessly. I listen to audio books instead of music and I can fit SEVERAL audio books on one card. It takes literally about 30 seconds to load. By the time I am backed out of my driveway, the card and card reader have loaded and is playing. Thinking of buying another 4 GB card for more audiobooks.
Bought cable for new XBOX 360. Amazed at the price offered. Was skeptical that it would work, but it has been excellent and couldn't be happier with the performance on a High-Def monitor.Absolutely great value.
I purchased the Sensor Swabs for my Canon 5D (I am posting this review across all sizes of the sensor swab to share the review).Have a look at the image I posted in the amazon image gallery for this item. I used the swab to remove some dust spots from my sensor. On the left side of the picture, if you look closely you can see that the sensor left a liquid-looking residue all the way down the image, covering fully the leftmost 15% of the sensor/image.This is *much* worse than the original dust that I had intended to remove. To try and fix the problem, I opened up another sensor swab and tried to re-clean the sensor, to no avail. I ended up having to take my camera to a professional shop and pay $65 to have the sensor professionally cleaned.Lest you think I did something wrong, I thoroughly reviewed the Sensor Swab website and am certain that I picked out the correct swab for my particular camera -- and then I followed the directions precisely.So, using the sensor swab to try and save some money ended up costing me two sensor swabs (you know what they cost) plus $65 for the professional cleaning. I would steer clear.
Yes much more time before they have to be disposed of, however, require electricity to charge them. Who knows if they really are green??? They don't hold charge as long as non-rechargables in my experience, and you can charge them over and over, more frequently changing them.
Too bad the item did not work, but seller was very graciously handle the return and refund me. I have trouble find any Micro cassette recorder that works. I brought one from Radio Shack, a new one made by RCA, could not control playing speed. My second one brought from Staples brand name Panasonic did work again. So I thought if I brought a older model might work. Than I decide to look for a used one from Amazon. It turn out the battery compartment did not work one wire was missing.I had a happy ending, my daughter have two recorders, she give them to me.
I purchased this player just to read talking books. I've had no problems. The instructions are a bit vague, but I finally figured out how to "keep my place". It did seem to use a lot of batteries so I purchased an adaptor.I certainly have not had the experiences noted by the previous reviewer.
I just Plug and Windows XP automatically detect the device.Es realmente super rapido solo se conecta y Windows Xp lo reconoce automaticamente, las imagenes son transferidas rapidamente, es una gran adquisicion.
Hands down, these are the clearest speakers I have ever heard. The highs are unbelievable, the bass is tight, and the overall sound is flawless. My friends cannot believe their ears when they see these small speakers put out smooth, strong, crystal clear audio.I CANNOT believe Yamaha has stopped producing these speakers. They would outcompete anything on the market. Yamaha needs to begin producing them again. I need to buy another pair in case mine blow out (have had them for 9 years)YAMAHA, PLEASE BRING THESE SPEAKERS BACK TO THE MARKET
This book is perfect for those new to C in my opinion. It starts off really slow, introducing the fundamentals with clear examples. Then it really begins to ramp up in the latter chapters. I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable read as well. I would strongly recommend this to any one curious about learning the C language, with little to no prior experience.*For frame of reference, I do have partial experience with Java, but none in C.
This is my first noise cancellation headphones I really cannot compare this model with other models available in the market, Apart form that if I am asked how do I feel about this product,I Love them. Right now I am listening to yanni live at acropolis while I am typing this I feel that I am there live this is best headset I ever had in terms of sound quality and comfort. The noise cancellation is really good I never have to bother about where I am I can enjoy my music 100%.
I bought this Transcend 16 GB card for use in my Canon PowerShot S5 IS. It seemed to be working well at first, and I had taken well over 500 photos before I realized the card had randomly lost the first 200 or so pictures. They were irretrievable. Highly irritating! Needless to say, I returned it and got a different brand.
Great buy for your money.Easy to use with easy detailed product manuel.This product is perfect for the beginner scanner user.
This camera has a lot of advanced features that I will never use. Left on the simple automatic function, though, the camera can take phenomenal pictures - even at night. In fact, I have never seen such good nighttime pictures shot by myself on any camera or even any friend or family member's camera. Awesome. Red eye can be a problem day or night with this camera but the software that comes with the program - while not perfect - does a good job getting rid of the red eye (much better than the program I used with my last non-Canon camera.) Don't shy away from this camera because you are a camera dunce like me. This camera is good for both camera dunces and those with greater experience and demands.
The is a Nikon snap on lens cap. Fits perfectly onto 55mm Nikon lens. I had lost the original cap and was very happy I had it replaced. Highly reccommended.
I recently purchased the Universal Remote TX-1000 to replace my broken Sony RM-AV3100. I had two of the Sony remotes and started devloping similar problems of them getting stuck on a command and not stopping as if the button was held down. So I swore to not buy another sony remote again since they seem to fall apart after about 3-4 years. When I was researching remotes a lot had changed, now the remotes are being programmed via computer. I had narrowed it down to the Logitech Harmony 890, Universal MX-950, or the Universal TX-1000. I enjoyed using the Sony remote and wanted something similar so I opted for the TX-1000. Based on conversation with retailers and reading threads on the internet it seemed that the Logitech tended to be a hit or miss and would eventually fall apart and that the Universal Remotes were "professional" quality remotes.Pros and Cons:- You have a lot of flexibilit with this remote. You can set the delay down to each button and choose the desired interval.- When the software is updated, this remote can pretty much pickup any gear that you own and has the ability to learn the remote (as long as you have the original) in case it doesn't have it within the software. My Sony remote couldn't even support all of the buttons on my Sony TV! The other amazing thing is that the satellite box that I have does not have a shut off button. You have to go through menus to turn it off which is difficult to do using macros. This remote was able to provide a single button to turn off the box. The remote that the box came with didn't even have this button.- It is fairly big and hefty- Uses AA batteries which is a pro for me since I don't want to worry about some proprietary lithium ion battery needing to be replaced over time. I purchased rechargeable AA batteries instead.- My Sony remote had the ability to have single buttons to be able to do two different functions. Example, when the SAT button was pressed slightly the remote would show the buttons on the screen for the Satellite. But if you held the button down for about two seconds the remote was able to perform a macro function. This is a very useful function that I will miss, which is the only real con against this remote.- You can label the buttons however way you prefer (limited to 6 characters).- I wish there was an off button for the screen to minimize battery drain. The screen stays on but not the light.- I wish it had a sensor like the MX-950 where it senses your hand and the backlight would turn on or have glow in the dark buttons to be able to find the remote (it would make sense if the light button was glow in the dark).- I wish it had the ability to control wall light switches using RF like the Harmony 890 or other high end remotes.- This was the first time I had ever used software to program a remote so I can't compare this to the Logitech or other ones. If you are not computer savy or do not really understand how a high end remote works maybe you should buy the Logitech since I hear that their software is more user friendly. I had absolutely no problems understanding the software. A manual is provided with the remote but it's a joke. The software has help menus so if you're stuck it might help. Fortunately I never needed to use it. I can see how the software might be difficult but I think it's laid out pretty well. There is a learning curver and it took trial and error before I figured it out. If you have a notebook computer use it, you'll save trips going back and forth. The only problem with the software is that it takes a long time to set the remote up since it has so much flexibility. And if you are detail oriented such as myself it will take you even longer.- Universal's customer support is a joke. You have to deal through one of their retailers. It seems like they don't really have tech support which I was concerned with since I wasn't sure if I would have questions.- It was no problem for my wife to understand how the remote works.- It has the most important buttons as hard buttons instead of entirely being touchscreen which is a plus.Conclusions:I think I made a good decision with this remote and plan on replacing my downstairs remote with another TX-1000. I'm sure that there are better remotes than this one and would have to wait 4 years to tell you if it is built better than my old Sony. But the remote is capable of doing everything that I need it to do and truly replaces all my other remotes to make life easy.
I got my first handheld last year - a Palm m100. VERY quickly ran into the limitations of a tiny memory that can't be expanded. But it was a nice little starter...So after much ado, I upgraded to the Clie s360 last month. Night and day difference. Big beefy standard memory, lots of software standard, I love it.A couple of downsides. 1) it is monochrome, so if you are using PG Pocket, the photo software it comes with, the pictures are not too clear. It's more to say "look guys, I have photos on my palm". SO that novelty quickly wears off. Still a clearer, crisper screen than a lot of Palm products I've seen 2) while the body is aluminium -looking plastic, the stylus is metal. Which means after a few minutes of use, your hand smells like you've held a key in your fist for a half an hour. Weird. 3) and most important.... a bit of a design flaw in the Clie: the hot sync cable is rather wiggly and it is very easy to get an incomplete connection. Possibly the desk cradle would yeild better results, but that's more money.And regardless of the cable coming "free" with the handheld or not, it should function properly and be a bit more rugged and secure.
I think this GPS is very good. It does not get a 5 because I have problems entering certain addresses. Specifically, entering Interstate Highways. The unit does not recognise IH as a road. The times I've entered the correct address, the GPS has taken me right to the door.
Nice and small. I haven't had any surge so cant say much about that. It hopefully (and should) work though.The holes for plugging in stuff is kind of in a weird position, but that doesn't bother me.
This cable appears to be constructed will enough BUT for some unknown reason when I use it, I am no longer capable of using my monitor's higher resolutions! It just allows me to use low resolution settings and my system is no longer even aware that my monitor has high resolutions capabilities. I remove this extension cable and I am back to having the ability to use the higher resolutions. Go Figure! Perhaps not all the pins are connected?
I bought these for my husband on recommendation from others to replace his huge binoculars. He took them on a hunt right after Christmas and called me from another state to tell me how great they were.
I just got my Nuvi 360 and I must say it deserves the high reviews it is getting. This is one of the first pieces of electronics gear I have picked up in a long time that is intuitive to use and is well engineered. Mine came with the most current maps and firmware already loaded.The only criticism I can find in the short time I have been using this are these: and they are minor considering the current price.#1. Even though the maps are the most current level - in the new area I live in NW of Des Moines, it doesn't know a lot of the newer streets. Not a big deal as I know where I'm going here. This is a problem with all GPS software - the maps are always behind the roads being built.#2. The speaker distorts a bit on it's highest level. I realize it is a very small speaker - but for the most part it works good for it's size.#3. I agree that the Bluetooth could use some improvement. It does sound scratchy and people on the other end constantly hear an echo. Once again this isn't a deal breaker for me. Since this was only a couple of bucks more than the 350 model - I consider it icing on the cake.#4. I agree a QWERTY keyboard for input would be a much better input device. Once again, not a big deal, but I'm surprised they didn't go this route.#5. I would like to see the ability to reorder your phone list by last name instead of first name in the Blue Tooth software.#6. Getting at some menu items should be quicker. Sometimes you have to go through 3-4 menu items to find what you are looking for. An example of this is seeing how long a trip is by mileage.#7. I'd like to have the option of setting more than one way point. I know this is on the newer 700 series models now.For the money this thing is selling for now - it's a steal. I can live with the small faults it has for the low price it is currently selling for. I'm most amazed at how well this thing locks onto the Sattelites.I was locked from the inside middle of my home!Some people have complained about the build quality. I think it is very well built and the size is just right. I wouldn't want it any bigger. I'm impressed with the extras it comes with including a carrying case, AC + DC adapters, and multiple mounting kits. The picture viewer and audio book capabilities are very nice and you get two free downloads within the first month.Bravo Garmin for a very well engineered and easy to use product.
I managed to get this case for $9.99 - $29.99 w/ a $20.00 mail-in rebate...For that price it's a steal. I don't think I would buy it for full price though, I would rather spend 10 dollars more and get a case logic. It's a pretty good case though, my only complaint is that the zipper feels a little cheap, almost like it's gonna break if you're not careful. So far though, I haven't had any problems. I would recommend buying this case only if it's on sale.
I'm writing this review because my case doesn't seem to be the norm. I bought these a while back and probably paid something like $10 for them so it was worth the try. The sound was impressive! They're not a Bose or Sennheiser, but hey they're $10. However, there is an important problem to note...they weigh half a pound!! While that might not seem like much, it becomes a lot after extended use. I think you can say my ears are medium to small and the headphones still press on them quite a bit. Beyond mere discomfort, these actually hurt! So, if they fit you that's great and you'll be getting a good deal. If it's just sound you want without paying a lot, go with these above all the other low-priced headphones! But if you want a 5 ounce lightweight item of comfort for long periods of time, you've gotta go with Bose.
I have had this printer for a few days. I just returned from a trip to Japan and needed to print photos from my digital camera. I searched Amazon and this printer was right at my price range and seemed to be rated well. Bought it and after 15 min of setup i was printing 4x6 prints with the enclosed sample photo paper. WOW these prints are just as good as if i had went to a camera shop to get them developed. The printot is slower w/ a parallel cable. When you use a USB it is quick and quiet.My only caveat. Do not use cheap paper. I tried a bargain brand just to see if there was a difference. The ink doesnt dry properly and the prints stick together.This printer Rocks!!!
I wish I could give negative stars!!! I bought this dvd player in November. I have an Apex ad600 for a few years now which still works great today. I figured with a great first product and with this one having more features than the 600 I would buy one. What a mistake!!! After about an hour it starts skipping like the dvd's are dirty. I've tried several dvd's and even new ones do the same thing. I have Ice Age and it keeps telling me no disc. I've tried someone elses and the same thing happens. I tried e-mailing Apex and they come back saying undeliverable. I've tried leaving questions on their site never to have them answered. I just want to at least try an exchange but you can't get through to their number, it's always busy. That makes sense though, with all the substandard products they make. Do not buy this product or any Apex product unless you are looking to be frustrated and lose money!!!
its ok for the price that i payed for it, looks very cheap and might break if not careful with it other wise does the job
Unfortunately, the design team succeeded in providing lots of bass which, in my opinion, is overwhelming. The big, boomy bass is muddied, not at all tight and tends to greatly diminish the mids and distort the highs. The bass is overtly prevalent throughout the frequency range. Soundstage is almost meaningless. Separation of instruments cannot be distinguished. Vocals sound harsh and nasal-like. Perhaps these are decent if you listen to nothing but bass heavy music, but they are not at all balanced and will cause some weary listening after an hour or so. These certainly are not for acoustic, vocal, jazz, or classical listening.I did find them comfortable enough, but the build quality appears to be inferior to other similarly-priced phones. Overall, I do not feel they offer a good buy...too much hype, and not enough substance unless, as I implied, you really need this amount of bass and consider yourself a true basshead.
Wasn't too sure when I purchased this how difficult it would be to hook up correctly. The instructions are difficult to read, not because they aren't precise, but rather because the print is so small - this is the reason for not providing 5 stars.Was able to get everything up and running and all works great.No doubt the product does what it says it will do.
ive used the pro before and i just had to have oneits a great took for electrical diagnosisand u can ground and power electrical loads with a push of a buttonits a awesomethe only defect mine came with is that its not making a good contact when the tip is screw into the proi had to put a spacer in order for it to work.other than that its great..but i would have same up some more to get the 3 sonce it also shows u voltage
This is a very nice product, once you start playing games or watching movies with the buttkicker, you wont stop using...
My daughter is 4 and lives on her DVD player when we are in the car or on the plane. She had a previous pair of Sony headphones that, while the had great sound quality, were a poor choice for her because of how small her head is. These earphones are great - they fit snug to her head and she doesn't complain at all about them. She did complain about them on the plane because they make such a great seal that her ears didn't pressurize correctly and they bothered her on the descent. Be forewarned - they fit really well and have a bit of a noise-cancelling feature to them - so she hears me even less than normal when I'm talking to her (how convenient for her)!
The product works great. It was as advertised. This was my first use of Cables Unlimited as a vendor. I was very satisfied with their service.
Needed a simple all in one (mic and camera) for my not so computer saavy parents a few states away. It is amazing that they got it up and running! The set up needed to be super simple and it looks like it was.
when you buy extra cards you don't have to remove good pic's from the card and keep them as you would cd's in case you lose your picture files on the computer.
I bought these earphones a couple of months ago, on the advice of my brother, who is a gadget geek and audiophile.I spend a lot of time listening to and evaluating new music on airplanes, in cars, and surrounded by other people. The headphones supply accurate, true sound. They don't provide real noise cancelling, as far as I can tell, but I appreciate the clarity.The sound never escapes my ear. When I have to listen to the same song over and over and over, I know that the people around me are hearing nothing.
If you want a basic filter to provide service & also protect the lens, the skylight filter is ideal choice.
I received this Dec 18, 2008 and have used it for about 3 weeks now. My first wish for product improvement is an LED to indicate the NUM LOCK is selected. To avoid headaches, new users be aware that sometimes the NUM LOCK will be selected (you may hit it by accident when moving the keyboard) and you will have no idea when entering passwords, where you can't see the key entries.Other than that, it works - range works for the 6-8 ft couch to flat panel TV media center we have. It takes a few seconds to wake up (another review mentions this as well), but that's a small price to pay for longer battery life. I appreciate that there's a battery low LED light.Keyboard sometimes is sluggish, but that usually only happens when I'm watching HDTV and running multiple applications - i.e., it could be a processing power bottleneck.I agree with a few other reviewers that optical trackball should be removable for cleaning. No problems yet, but this is an expensive purchase for a keyboard.Finally, at CES 2009 I saw a keyboard that rather than a optical trackball had a joystick (similar to the nubs on many laptop keyboards). Didn't try it, but it exists for people who prefer that.Overall, I can't rate this 5 stars because of the little design flaws I mention above. Regardless, it still functions well and is very usable. I'd buy it again.
This is the most awesome cd player. it has tight headphones. It's light and it doesn't cost that much. Amazon is the only one who can give you a discount. A BIG dicount. If you just want a good cd player that is light and skinny that has style get this cd player.
Beware if you have a Samsung TV as this does not work. Something to do with the copy protection on the HDMI connection. I bought and returned and have yet to receive my credit (Company is going through an acquisition with Imation) I bought the OPPO HDMI switcher and it works like a charm. Now if I can only get my money back from Xtrememac as they sent me an RMA number, I sent it back and now they just take my name and do nothing. Beware....
This is a great product and what a great price. Everywhere else I checked it was $30+ (even Walmart could not beat this price). I use it every day at home. When I get a temp job I take it with me to work. You never know what kind of chair they have and this is a real back saver. I was just in an auto accident on July 11, 2011 and this has helped with the pain that I have been having. If you are sitting on the fence about this back support item order it. You can't lose. It's light weight and portable.Prices on item elsewhere:Walmart: $28.54Fellowes.com: $34.99K-Mart: $18.98Office Depot & Staples: $29.99Overstock.com: $24.99Sears: $20.99"The Find" lists out prices at various locations if you are interested.[...]
It worked, and kept my laptop cool...for only about 4 months. Then the fans started stopping intermittently. Then they stopped altogether. It looks shoddy and cheap, and it is.
This is the best Screen protector you can get for your PDA!Pros: Perfect fit for the Axim X51, last forever(Had my PDA for years and have only bought 2). Very durable, applies clean with no bubbles(Much better them other products I have tried).Cons: Alittle expensive, but you can't put a price on peace of mind.Overall: Great product, worth everypenny. Don't regret this purchase.
I purchased this player for my granddaughter's 14th birthday. She loved it and plays it often. I find her singing along with the songs she's picked.
I asked for and recieved this as a Christmas present. At first, everything was great, I loved the sleek look, and it had a nice sound. The features appear to be great, but they don't deliver. After a bit over a month, the CD player started acting strange and wouldn't play CD-Rs any longer. A few weeks after that, all CDs would play the first few tracks, then the CD would just spin as the display blinked. I don't know if this was a problem in my systwm alone, but I won't chance another. I'm moving on to a different brand and model hoping for sucess. However, the product does have a 90 day warrenty, which allowed me to return it with no-hassle, so maybe someone else will have better sucess.
At 85 years young, my Dad is not interested in fiddling with new technology, it just has to work or he's not interested. The Ceiva 3 as advertised in a magazine seemed ideal. Further homework, research, and reading Amazon's reviews suggested a cautious approach . . . Here is what I learned.The Ceiva 3 Limited Warranty of 360 days only applies if you buy from the Ceiva Store or other retail outlet (I was told by Ceiva Customer Care (2/14/06) that E-Bay auction purchases do not count as a retail outlet, as Ceiva can not verify the product's quality from second and third party owners).* Add $20.00 for one year warranty.The Ceiva 3 Digital Photo Frame contains an internal software driver that is specific to the Ceiva Broadband adapter. I tested two non-Ceiva USB to Ethernet Adapters to no avail.The same concept applies to USB Wireless Adapters, which would have been an easy, elegant, and inexpensive wireless solution for us consumers, but perhaps not so easy for Ceiva's software programmers. Without the proper software driver on board or native to the Ceiva 3 Digital Photo Frame, a USB Wireless Adapter is worthless . . . the Ceiva 3 does not know the USB Wireless Adapter is plugged into the Ceiva 3's "C-Port" (standard USB 1.1 port), and there is no simple way to load the USB Wireless Adapter's driver on to the Ceiva 3. Ceiva Customer Care reports that a USB Wireless solution is in the works, but currently does not support wireless operation.A Ceiva 3 review that mentioned a D-Link DWL-810+ wireless solution was inspirational. However, a Belkin Wireless G - Travel Router, used in the Adapter mode was my solution for testing out the wireless approach (there's also a Router mode, and an Access Point mode that will come in handy while on the road after all this experimenting is done). This PC based (no Mac setup Utility on the install CD), Belkin Travel Router fits in the palm of your hand, comes with an AC Power Supply, a USB Power Adapter Cord, and its own case.Before integrating the Belkin Travel Router with the Ceiva 3, I intentionally made sure the device worked properly in the Adapter Mode with my wife's IBM ThinkPad, and my Mac PowerBook G4 Titanium. As our home is already wireless and WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) protected, this required configuring the Belkin Travel Router with our LAN (Local Area Network) wireless hex equivalent password (13 two-character pairs of numbers and letters . . . 26 numbers and letters all strung together, that was created when our LAN was first created). And also the Belkin Travel Router's MAC (Media Access Control) Address was added to my Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router's MAC Address security filter.After attaching the Ceiva Broadband Adapter to the Ceiva 3's USB Port, I used an ordinary Ethernet cable to my Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Router to make sure the Ceiva 3 was properly working according to Ceiva's broadband startup directions (found using Google and these search terms "ceiva nf broadband"). This step also enabled me to acquire the Ceiva 3's MAC Address needed for my Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router's MAC Address security filter.With the Ceiva 3 properly working using Ethernet cabling directly to the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router, and the Belkin Travel Router properly working independently in Adapter Mode, the conversion to a wireless Ceiva 3 involved removing the Ethernet cable from the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router and reconnecting to the Belkin Travel Router (30 inch cable comes with the Belkin Travel Router). However, I did have to power down and then restart the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router, then the Belkin Travel Router, and finally the Ceiva 3.The Ceiva 3 gets fours stars out of five because the Ceiva website needs improvement. It is way too cluttered and a pain to navigate. It works if you are patient or aren't afraid of exploring and experimenting, but for those challenged by programming a VCR or DVD player . . . the Ceiva website is an awful nightmare. And as integral as the website is to the Ceiva Digital Photo Frame product line, it seems odd why more resources are not devoted to making the Ceiva website a great experience. The concept is terrific, and the Ceiva 3 Digital Photo Frame has met my expections, but Ceiva Logic is needlessly leaving themselves open for entrepreneurial competition.Extra tips: A 4-Port USB 1.1 Hub plugged into the Ceiva 3's USB port, allowed the use of the Belkin Travel Router's USB Power Adapter Cord, and the Ceiva Broadband Adapter. This means you only have the Ceiva 3's power cord to plug in to AC power.CeivaMobile allows you to E-Mail digital photos as attachments, directly to your Ceiva 3 or to your online Ceiva photo albums. This is fast, easy, and it's free.iPhoto for the Mac, allows you to E-Mail digital photos, and easily converts your digital pictures to the 640 x 480 format, all within the iPhoto application. iPhoto also has an "Export" feature under the drop-down "File" menu that allows you to convert your pictures to 640 x 480.*Update - in a subsequent follow-up call to Ceiva Customer Care, I learned that Ceiva Logic's warranty policy on eBay purchases is still being formulated, and that Ceiva will be contacting me.System Information:IBM ThinkPad - 1.3 GHz, 512 MB RAM, Windows XP Pro w/SP2Mac PowerBook G4 Titanium - 800 Mhz, 768MB SDRAM, OS X v10.4.3Verizon DSL serviceBelkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Router; Model F5D5231-4Apple AirPort Snow - wireless access pointsBelkin Wireless G Travel Router; Model F5D7233Vakoss 4-Port USB Hub; Model TC-102-NSCeiva Broadband Adapter
My son, and I were going on a trip for his 2nd birthday so I bought these for the plane ride. It fits his head perfectly on the smallest size. The ear cushions are nice and squishy. The sound adjustment is great so you don't have to mess with the dvd player as much. On the plane my son even slept with them on. Figured it was better to leave them on so all the extra noise from people didn't interupt his sleep, and he slept almost the whole ride there. I have also used them in the car when going on longer drives, and he has no problem with them. The only thing is that if he takes them off he is unable to put them back on without help.
This is by far the best mouse I've ever used. The full-sized version of this mouse seemed too bulky for me, so I bought this so-called "notebook" version. The size is perfect, as it's not one of those miniature sized devices you normally see labeled "for notebooks." This is perhaps 20% smaller than a regular mouse -- just perfect if you as me. It fits the average hand perfectly (and I've shown it to some picky people!). Also, this is a LASER mouse, not just a cheap optical mouse, so the speed and accuracy is all there. As for battery life, putting in a fresh battery the software utility estimated the life at 110 days. That's pretty good for a single AA battery!The free-spinning mouse wheel (which is weighted to keep it spinning) is really quite something. Once you get used to it, it's pure joy to use. It makes browsing pages or scrolling through long documents a breeze. Also, the buttons click with very little effort (almost a touch sensitive as an iPod wheel). Between the easy-push buttons and the smooth scroll wheel, if you suffer from tendonitis or something this may be the mouse for you, too.
I love them! We just built a new house for retirement which is situated overlooking a large pond. Daily, there is always something "happening" on the pond. Have these binoculars readily available to catch the activity as it happens!
I bought these headphones for my son...who is 19 and listens to shows and music on the computer. He initially loved the headphones and is extremely careful with them.Last night they just flat out stopped working. I am in the process of contacting Sony, since the seller will only replace items for up to a month.My son only had the headphones for 7 weeks!
I needed ink for my ink-jet printer. Both ran out the same time so a combo pack seemed like a good value. Ordered the OEM HP ink and expected them to be perfect. They were. Item arrived next day which was a surprise. Used free shiping which said it would come in 5-7 days.
I won't say much. These headphones rock. For what you pay, it's great! I LOVE THEM. No complaints whatsoever. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a great deal for quality.QUALITY BABY.
THE ORDER I GAVE A WEEK AGO WAS FOR Pretec CompactLan Card AN NOT FOR SOCKET 10/100 ETHERNET CARD YOU GUYS SEND ME. ITS NOT COMPATITABLE WITH MY GEAR...
Diamond sold off their video card business soon after this card was released back in 1999-2000. I've never had the Generic TNT2 drivers work quite right for it. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.
Product worked fine right out of the box. Netgear web site was extremely helpful in setup. No problems with product to date. Netgear rebate process is quite another thing. They indicate rebate submission was never received and have NOT acknowledged repeated attempts to contact. Technical service is quite good but very poor customer service.
could have used a version with a female end on the wire but the diagram showd what you needed to know to hook it up.
I love my headphones. Excellent sound. Nice punching bass. They're perfect for long flights (I tried them on a 8 hr flight to Europe). They totally isolate you. I also use them inside my house when I want to enjoy my music without disturbing others. Excellent product!
i can't believe the unbelievable prices of flash drives these days. i just bought this one from Wal-mart for $20.00 dollars. that's way cheaper than on amazon.com. plus i've noticed that amazon.com has switched to third retailers and some don't even ship to hawaii, or do ship to hawaii at a hefty price. this switching of amazon having the lowest price to third retailers is really turning me off. possibly even towards purchasing books.
This adapter does not even fit on the Canon XS. It is too wide! Misleading title for item. Should read fits most EOS!
I had these for almost 6 months great bass and mic was very clear. Then yesterday I droped it 3 foot fall and I noticed the sound went out I managed too hold it in place but with my finger, I tryed too hold it again noting. $21 but thats my money wasted I expected better, I will probably buy some nice panasonics or some Pioneer headset this time around.
Very good boxes, dependable quality, holds dvd in place, pocket for inserts, can't say anything bad, very recommended, one of the best products in this cathegory you can find.
I bought this for my daughter's camera, and it is sleek, modern, stylish and durable. Has a couple of small pouches inside for extra memory cards. It is by far the best case available for this camera, and I highly recommend it to others.
I was skeptical about the MDR/P for MP3 player even before I read many discouraging comments on slow conversion (music file to ATRAC)/transfer and a faulty program of NetMD units including this one.However I wanted to give it a try and bought it. I was amazed. It is much better than I thought. Anyhow, in this encouraging review, I like to describe Pros and Cons which may be very similar to other people's reviews.Pros:1) Looks good, small and light compared to CD/MP3 player.2) No skip even with hard shaking3) Long, long, and long battery life4) Fast and simple to transfer (if you have nero writer and image driver also with simple burner. e.g. making image file for 15 songs took me less than 3 min., transfer 15 songs using simple burner in LP2 mode took ~8 min, which is the same to burn a music CD with my x24 CDR). I think the speed would be very comparable with MEMORY MP3 players.5) Long hours of music with LP4 (sound quality of LP4 mode is not that bad at all)6) Louder sound than I expected (I read some complains about not enough output).7) again, SMALL and LIGHT as well as NOT EXPENSIVE..8) CHEAP MEDIA compared to MEMORY cards9) straightforward operation (virtually no unnescessary operating options.. but I don't know whether this is PRO or CON for many people)CONS1) relatively low quality headphone.2) No mic input and you cannot upload any file to PC (but I don't think this would bother many music listeners)In summary I definitely give 5 stars for this and strongly recommend if you are planning to buy any portable MP3/MUSIC player soon.Just for your info.: Standard mode 80 min (but you have to record in real time), LP2 mode 160 min and LP4 mode 320 min for a disc. but LP4 recording is the fastest.
Yeah, what is this, the brink of 2009? I'm a graphic artist. I got this model tablet as a Christmas Gift back in 2003. I have made countless pieces of artwork with this thing since then. I've gone through college, taken it on trips, used it on crunch projects (over-nighters, stuff that's taken weekends to weeks to finish), and I'm still using it on freelance work today. I just recently started looking at a new Tablet PC to buy, but only because I want to draw on a screen now. This Wacom HAS CAUSED ME NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER! It's basically paid for itself more than 500 times over, I'm certain. The plastic cover is scraped up like crazy, but the pen and mouse still work great, and if you've seen the way I hold my pencils, that means A LOT. Obviously this product was made very very well! It might have never been the fanciest tablet out there, but it has proven itself to be the kind of workhorse that, in today's world of overpriced and cheaply made technology, an artist can REALLY depend on!Let's see, in the time I've owned this thing, it's outlived:-The Desktop Computer from 2001 that I first used it on-A digital camera I got in 2004-All of my Gamecube controllers, and all of my Gamecube memory cards-4 pairs of headphones-A wardrobe-Dozens of burned CD's from 2001 and later (that were "supposed" to last forever)-An Epson 1280 large format printer from 2005-A DVD Player from 2004-A Maxtor external harddrive from 2007-Two household radios (though one was from 1996, what a trooper)-My years of using Microsoft Internet Explorer-Two USB ball mice from 2003, that I used to use on my laptop before they broke down and I just switched to the Wacom mouse instead-2 Rapidograph pens (one of them was my fault though)-A mattress-A family minivan from 2000 (and 2 years now of the new van)-A friend's Wacom Intuos tablet from at least 2005-Countless numbers of dumb TV shows and sitcoms-and, of course, my college career...just to name a few things.You know, I think the quality of this product, or at least the one I own, speaks for itself!OH YEAH! And did I forget to mention how many times I've dropped this thing? Not to mention the number of times I've accidentally yanked the cord or spilled stuff on it. Each time, I plugged it back in afterwards, and it replied in it's own unique tablet way, "So what's next boss?"What a SOLID product! *sniff* You an' me fo' life Graphy! FO' LIFE!
This is a great gaming headset, especially at this price! My boyfriend and I have had ours for a few months and are very pleased with the durability (some more expensive sets have fallen apart within a few weeks). Since we both have a set, we're able to test the sending/recieving ability. This set is high quality: voices come through loud and clear with no static. The vibration feature is amazing. You feel surrounded by the game and it also adds a perception of "deep bass" that you don't usually get with headphones.
This product comes with a two-year warranty on the ORIGINAL purchase only. The original headphones broke after about 18 months, and the replacement pair broke after only 8 months. Because more than 2 year passed since the original purchase, Sennheiser refused any repair, discount, or replacement of any kind. As my tech savvy friend warned me: "Those Sennheisers are cheapie $10 headphones with a $30 logo, FYI."
This is an OEM battery from Panasonic. Yes, you could probably buy it direct from Panasonic, but it costs twice as much. Don't overpay! Go with amazon! Everything is exactly the same. Same packaging, same battery, same label...Amazon is also great. The delivery was fast. Very satisfied. However, there has been talk lately about imposing sales tax. Don't know where this is going, but if it does happen, prices will likely jump across the board at Amazon. For the meanwhile, happy shopping!Peace
I have worked with computers for many years and I must say this was one of the toughest installations I've ever had to deal with. So if your not very familiar with installing hardware you might want to leave it to the pros to install. Comes with a thin instruction manual which tells you not much more than to go to hp.com (Hewlett Packard's web site). Also, it has a mediocore software suite. You used to an excellent software suite a while back when buying an HP product. Other than the above, this cd- writer has excellent speeds for a price you can't beat.
Lowepro Off Trail 2 is a well made pack and the modular feature is very good. The only thing I would caution anyone about is the height of this pack. 11 1/4 inches. Yes, you need the height to store your camera, but this pack is VERY difficult to use as a fanny pack or waist pack. It is just too high. I ended up using the pack but as an add on to my backpack.If possible, go to a store and see this pack in person before you order it.
Granted that the color iPods have now become the gold standard, I still went out and bought a refurbished 3rd gen iPod not only because it was cheaper, but in my opinion it was the best generation iPod ever released.The 3rd gen is what really got Apple and iPod into fame through its sleek looks. When I first saw the design I just fell in love with it. This is the downfall of the 4th generation/Color iPods; it's definately more geared for function over form hence the ugly click wheel.The major downfall with the 3rd generation is the terrible battery life, but for me it's not as big of a deal. I use my iPod while walking to work (10 minutes) or taking the bus to campus and walking between classes. Because I do use my computer often, charging isn't that big of a chore. And now you can get iPod batteries on the internet for 25-30 bucks that even offer improved performance over the stock battery.I really enjoy using my now "old school" iPod for its functionality AND form. Someday yes I will upgrade to a future iPod, but as of now I don't need U2 or a color screen to simply listen to music.
The printer has a major flaw for usage in my home. It is not comapatible with wireless print servers. I believe that prospective buyers should be warned about that in advance. Perhaps more savvy consumers realized that not all printers will work this way, but I did not. When I called Canon, they were not helpful, only saying that they did not make this item to be used with a wireless print server.It prints just fine.
Works fine. Definitely water proof. Provides extra padding in my laptop bag. My only question is: Did I really need this? I don't know. I thought I was going to be out in the rain more - if you're not you don't need it; if you are... I don't know a trash bag would have been just as good since it's in a waterproof laptop bag already (purchased separately). Maybe too much of a luxury item?
You never know what you are going to get when you purchase something used. Plus, some people lie. But I was amazed at the kindness of my seller and the almost perfectly new-ness of the camera I ordered from her. It was still in the original box and came with lots of extra goodies for it. I'm not even sure if she's actually used it. It was shipped and received here days before I was even expecting it. I was quite happy. Camera works great for someone who doesn't know the technical side to photography---which is me. I wanted it mostly for my Africa mission trip this summer, but I have been playing with it already and am loving it. The only thing i miss is that there is no video on it---and I like to take short video clips.
I ordered the replacement battery, and since I consider myself to be fairly "handy", I didn't think I would have any problems installing it into my Palm. But just as people said, the old battery is double sided taped into the unit. I guess it had something to do with that,because all I know is that (as other revews said) the motherboard part of the Palm sort of bowed up as I tried to get it loose, but it finally came off. I soldered the wires on as I read that I needed to. When I put it all back together though, although the unit turned on, it was frozen. None of the buttons worked anymore. So I just spent money to take a chance that I could fix it, and I lost. Oh well... Can't win em all.
I am using the AirPort card in an iBook, with an AirPort Base station in my home. This allows me to use my laptop inside and outside my home, up to about a 120-150 foot radius, for printing to my networked printer, connecting to other wired or wireless Macs, or connect to the internet (The AirPort Base Station, sold separately, acts as a Cable/DSL router, sharing the connection with up to 50 other networked Macs or PCs).PROs: Easily user-installed in PowerMac G4, PowerBook G4, iBooks, and newer iMacs, works without installing extra software or complicated configuration (hey--it's a Mac), 128-bit security, compatible with AOL.CONs; Range may slightly less than comparable 802.11b WiFi PC cards, especially in a Ti PowerBook.
I sent to son for Christmas and he said it was great with his camera. He loves it. Now he can be in the pictures.
I received my 990 about 2 weeks ago, and I take it everywhere with me. I share the view of many of the reviewers -- you NEED rechargable NiMh batteries (in the first 3 days I went through 3 sets of alkelines) and a bigger memory card (one reviewer says that you can take only 10 pictures at the best quality on the enclosed 16 Mb card -- in fact, ONE picture at the top quality takes about 9 Mb, so you have to download one before you can get another on.) These petty complaints notwithstanding, the quality of this camera and the control you get are remarkable. One excellent aspect of the camera is that it's a wonderful camera to learn photographic technique on. Every photo taken generates a 5 page data file that records the settings of the camera. Take 4 pictures of a subject at different settings and you can instantly check to see which is the best, and then check what settings you were using -- f. 4.0 at 1/60th of a second, using spot metering, etc. If I wanted to do this comparison on my 35 mm I would have to take notes of every setting, then shoot a whole roll of film and have it developed, before I could view the pictures side-by-side. Now I can take pictures and immediately compare them.
1.25cu ft just doesn't cut it. I mean the quality is great. 3/4 mdf is thick. It will last you a long time. Also the carpeting is awesome. Mine came with 8 screws, so if your sub requires more, you might wanna buy different screws so that they all match. I put a 12inch JL Audio W6 in and it fits well. It just doesn't sound that well. I wish scosche would sell bigger boxes. This is not for competition subs. But still a great box for any regular sub you wanna put it there. Plus the fact that it's sealed just makes it all the better.
First I tried it at the store with an opened box model. There was a screw missing which held the connector in place. It was found elsewhere, loose from where it should have held the connector in place.So the clerk got me a new one. I took it home and the small connector unit came loose. It appears the two screws that held the connector in were not screwed in completely. two different widgets, same conceptual problem.Quality control appears to be an issue.
This cable is perfect for extending the reach from the computer to the printer. I'm very happy with the product.
Easy to use and iron on. Looks great!! But that is before you wash it. If you intend to use more than once, forget it. We followed directions perfectly and the shirt was still ruined.
Product was absolutely horrible, broke right out of the plastic and I never even got the chance to use it.
I bought this camera two weeks ago. Got a chance to record and review its performance indoor and out doors. So far I am very much pleased with the performance. Crisp HD like Video and good 5.1 surround audio. I did some research before buying this camera, I even tried a Panasonic PV GS 250 before buying this one. Eventhough Video quality was close at day light, I did not like its low light performance. From my experience most of the home videos are made at home ( no surprise!) under normal indoor lighting conditions. PV-GS 250 has a lot of options to improve performance by manually adjusting the setting. I still prefer the sony way of leaving the user to get the best shot without worrying about the settings. DVD405 has sharp video ( I saw some reviews saying DVD405 not being sharp enough!!, They are absolutely wrong.) Better skin tones and overall very good video and audio. I am glad I bought this one.Pros: Better Video and Audio, Cheaper in its classCons: Audio 5.1 may not raise to your expectations ( May need a supplementary microphone for its full capability).
I was really excited about this product, it looked nice and seemed like it would solve my problem of how to get my ipod to play in the car. Well I was somewhat wrong. As soon as I got it out of the package and was bending the arm into position so it would fit into my car the rivet holding the arm in place broke off. That wasn't that big of a deal b/c superglue worked to hold it in place. I then proceeded to place it in my car...I drive a 98 Rav4 and to place it in the car it goes right over the cup holders, rendering them unusable when i use this...Now I live in Las Vegas and the sound quality wasn't that great so I was disappointed with that. I went back home to Missouri and decided to bring the Transpod with me to try in my brothers truck and parents car. I was still disappointed...in my brothers truck the stick shift got in the way and I felt uncomfortable with him hitting my ipod everytime he shifted gears. Then I tried it in my parents car...it didn't get in the way of anything but the sound quality was so bad that it was a pain to listen to. The only good solution I found to this was getting a cassette adapapter and hooking that into the unit while my ipod is sitting in it.PROS:Holds ipod...Haven't had it fall out yet.Says it charges ipodCONS:Rivet broke off arm to hold it in your car...very CHEAP!Sound quality is terribleHave to constantly search for free FM to get it to play somewhat clear (still static in background...especially hip hop/rap music)Overall I would not recommend this product...It cost me $90 and all I use it for is to hold my ipod in the car...I would highly recommend a cassette car adapter b/c that works tons better and only cost me $5!
The only problem I have with this keyboard is that I had questions regarding it and sent two emails to Macally, through their customer service website, and never received an answer. I guess they don't really care if they sell one or not and it makes me wonder if I should have problems down the road if they will give any response to a problem. I was trying to choose between two different Macally keyboards.That being said, I have to say I went ahead and ordered the IceKey because I really needed a new keyboard bad (coffee spill!). This keyboard works great, I really do think you type faster on it. The touch is really nice with a little click, but responsive and not noisy. It only needs a touch. The reach on a few keys is a little different but nothing you can't adjust to. Everything works the same with my iMac as the old Apple Pro I was using. Another plus is that if it gets dirty you can wipe it clean, nothing can get caught in a see through area that you can't get to.I read only great reviews on this keyboard and I have to say they were all true. I also have to add that I am pretty fussy and I don't adjust to change very well so finding a keyboard without being able to try it out first was a real worry for me. I hate ordering and sending back. Well I lucked out here, I would never send my IceKey back!
I've given these yamahas a decent break-in period (100hrs), and now I'm hearing its full potential. I'm not going to sit here and tell you I'm an audiophile and throw would be customers for a loop with technical mambo-jumbo...But for the price its pretty solid. If you've never had anything better than your conventional name brand speakers, then you would probably be amazed.For the price, there are better more accurate speakers you can get... but these are good speakers that will probably keep you happy until you're ready for a better sound stage...
Installed them easily (well, sort of) and am very pleased with the improved performance of my desktop. Was getting really close to shelving my desktop in favor of a laptop, but it seemed an unnecessary expense, really. Am very pleased with faster performance since installing this product. Thanks to being a member of Amazon Prime, it arrived rather quickly too.
I owned a MIO C310x for almost two year so I can say with confidence that MIO produces excellent GPS devices. This Mio C520 therefore is an upgrade for me. I like the text-to-speech, which is definitely a major plus but the voice could use a little more help, it doesn't sound natural. My old mio C310x has much better voice. I also would like to see hot buttons like for volumes and main menu....it's inconvenient to navigagte your way around to look for them while driving. Lastly, the bluetooth function works great but the speaker is too damn quite and hides in the back of the unit....Well, if you can get over those little things (which can be annoying at times), it's a great GPS unit. The GPS function i think is flawless and takes you where you need to be. It's simple to use. A+++. The routing is not perfect as for all other GPS as well, but my point is this: if you never been to one location and this mio gets you there (maybe couple extra turns), you would never know the differences because, duh, you never been there. I found it rather funny that people actually compares the routes that GPS calculates and comments negatively when it doesn't give the best route. If you know the best route, then you should not rely on the GPS. I personally only use the unit when i have no idea where i am going.That being said, this is a 4 stars, it would be 5 if mio fixes all the little annyoyances.
These headphones really lack in bass, they get distorted easily.
This is a great bag, I've used it many times as my "personal item" that is allowed in addition to a carry-on suitcase. I am one of those travelers that likes to pack as much as I can in carry-on and very rarely check a bag. Yes, I am the guy usually jamming the suitcase in the overhead, but I assure you, this bag fits very easily under most airplane seats, even the smaller regional ones. I've had a flight attendant look at me and tell me I'm crazy because it will never fit but sure enough it slides under easily. Even sometimes with the exterior pockets chock full of electronics, etc., this bag will fit neatly. On some smaller planes it is a tight fit, but a fit nonetheless! There are a few times you have to turn it sideways to fit, especially for end-row seats on smaller planes, where the space under those seats is narrower than the middle or even the window seat.Aside from carry-on/under-seat ease, this bag has lots of room for everything. In addition to the laptop compartment, a tablet can slide in on a padded space in the exterior compartment. If the overnight compartment is packed full, the laptop insert case that slides out can be difficult to maneuver back into the case in a hurry after going through TSA scanners. This is rectified by not taking the whole insert out, just the laptop.One modification: Since I mostly use this in addition to a carry-on suitcase, I've found that it is difficult to carry on top of the pull-out handle of another suitcase. This is rectified by getting a small strap with metal quick clips (I took one off another suitcase's "add-a-bag" strap) and sliding it through this bag's pull-out handlebars which are exterior-mounted. Because of the tight fit through, the clips remain on and I can easily secure it to the handles of another bag. Sure, I could have gotten another overnighter that didn't have the pull-out handles to begin with, but now I have the luxury of this one bag which can be wheeled by itself or added to another suitcase securely. This way, on business trips, I can leave a suitcase at the hotel or with concierge after checking out, and still attend a meeting or conference with the satisfaction of knowing all of my electronics that I could possibly ever need are with me.Only one wish: The laptop insert could be easier to maneuver taking it out or putting it in. Perhaps a top-open compartment vs side-open? Even better would be if it could have been designed to fold out like the TSA x-ray friendly laptop bags. Minor inconvenience for an otherwise great bag.One "con" but may not be able to be helped: The bag does tip over often when the laptop case is removed so just be mindful of that when going through airport security, etc. This is especially so if you have a tablet in the exterior compartment.
This works great with dvd-r discs. However it is very picky about -RW. Still haven't found any that work with it.
First of all I'd like to say how very impressed I am with amazon.com! I ordered the super saver shipping and got my i-pod via UPS the next day instead of in 10 days like it said! Unfortunately, we don't have windows XP or ME on our crappy computer so I can't even use it until we get a new one. But I'm sure it'll work nicely.I just have one reccomendation for amazon-I didn't want to enter my entire credit card number over the internet, so I just entered the last 5 digits as prompted, but never got a phone number to tell them the rest of it! It was very inaccessible and very hard to find, and it drove me crazy searching for it for hours. I'm sure it can be made easier-to-find.Overall, very happy with my first order from amazon.com, and will definitely be ordering again!
It was exactly what I ordered and the item was in an original package. It arrived quickly and in great shape.
This is a true value for money and very comfortable headphone. I used it to hear audio books and some music. For audio books, I couldn't have asked for more. Quality is good for music also but i am no audiophile so won't comment there. You can't beat this for the price.
I just got this to work with my Precision Pro. No idea if it will work with any others. It didn't work at first, but after some searching, this is what you have to do to make it work with a PP:1) There are two models of PP, one that starts with 85791, and the other starts with 97462. You need the 85791 one for it to work.2) The adapter that came with the joystick shorted two of the pins to tell the joystick to send USB signals. This Belkin adapter doesn't do that. I cut the rubber covering to expose the wires, then shorted the appropriate wires (on mine, they were blue and purple).Once I connected those two wires, I plugged the adapter back into the joystick and CPU USB port, and voila, it recognized the joystick, installed the drivers, and now works perfectly.Would be 5* if it worked out of the box, lost two because I had to do some dirty work to get it to function.Credit to descentbb.net for a lot of the info I used to figure it out.OS: Win7 x64
Product was well packaged, arrived quickly and was competive in price.Seller followed up on sale.
I've been using this product in lengths of 3 to 12 feet for several years. Strap three of them together and they make a very good component cable set. The image is quite sharp without the artifacts or edge sparkling seen on many competitor's cables. It has good contrast and a crisp image, with natural-looking color that helps flesh tones look very convincing without the bluish cast in the brights or the greenish shadow blotches seen on most cables of this type. I also use it for the composite wire required by VCR's for dubbing audio onto my PC or DVD recorder. The overall color balance can be a touch warmish, so if your tv has too much of the typical red push seen on most sets, you'll have to avoid this wire or have a way of adjusting your tv's overdone red saturation. I never had that problem, since I wouldn't buy a tv to begin with if it didn't provide extensive image controls. Nor does it have the red chroma noise seen on pricier wires, especially Monster Cable's line. I'm giving this wire 4 stars instead of 5, however, because of the weird RCA plug that AR used on the entire Performance Series. It can exert a death-grip on RCA jacks that makes it difficult to remove without nearly harming the jack itself; pull too hard, and the rubber grip ring slips off the connector -- better to grasp it in some area other than the rubber ring itself. A little electronic lubricant on the snug RCA plug's interior helps, but use only very small amounts (with Monster's infamous claw-like connectors, no amount of lube will help). I see that some people use this as a subwoofer audio cable. As this is basically video coax, like all coax cable it naturally creates an unbalanced circuit (most audio requires balanced, twisted-pair audio wire) and has relatively high inductance. While this type of circuit is fine for analog or digital video, it does tend to overload audio amps. For video, every time I've replaced this AR cable with something else to see what I get, I always go back to these old standby's for video. Too bad AR isn't pushing this cable series so much any more. It was always a good buy, but at these near-closeout prices it's a real bargain in video cable.
This was my second DLO transpod. I had an older white one that I bought used. I figured I would "upgrade" to this one since my iPod and my car's interior are black. overall the thing performed similarly to my previous one, but with a few little changes.For one the output of this unit is much lower than its older counterparts. That normally doesn't matter if you choose a good empty frequency, but as you start traveling you notice interference much more than you would expect.Next, I can't turn it up any where near the volume I used to be able to on the older one without getting hissing and static. It seems that the decreased level on the output also increased the amount of electronic noise when using it.Last, the most annoying part of this whole product, is that it turns off the radio transmitter after a period of no use. I have paused my iPod to take a phone call only to have very loud (since the level is so low on it you have to make up for it with stereo volume) static and sometimes radio stations coming through. Very embarrassing. Or when you stop your car and then come back, as soon as the radio turns on you are met with the same very loud noise.Since my car doesn't leave me many options for stereo replacement, this is the best product for my specific situation, though I may try and get that old one back from my friend...maybe an "upgrade" to a newer one will settle the deal.
This camera is pretty fast and is small enough to be kept in your pocket to be used if a photo opportunity occurs. It also offers wide screen modes for taking videos (704x384) in addition to an excellent standard resolution (640x480).My one concern was it looked like all the pictures I took were blurry in the review screen on the back of the camera; after I take a shot, the image appears for a few seconds for review and then goes back to capture mode- and all of the review shots looked out of focus. I uploaded the images to my computer and they looked fine. I also went back to the camera and put it in play mode and they also looked great- so I think that the scaling of the review image (from 7.2MP t0 230K) after taking a picture is to blame for this; and (perhaps) will be fixed with a future firmware update.All in all, this is a great camera. I keep it with me as much as possible and it has given me some awesome pictures.
Bought a new Compaq PC and S200, took many tries to get it loaded. It worked for about 10 uses, then all I got was a multicolored page. I did all the things advised. Wrote to tech support, got information that did not help. Saw on Compaq opinions MANY with the same complaint. 6 months old and it is worthless at 3 months
It's a shame they don't show pictures of the inside of this bag. The top opens up and then the front zips down to reveal 3 mesh pockets meant for flashcards, floppy disks, and cables. Actually, I use mine for a camera/binocular set I was given. The point-and-shoot camera and compact binoculars fit in the main compartment easily together with the divider. The mesh pockets don't hold bulky items, but it's good enough for a roll of file and a simple camera cleaning kit. So I have the basics ready for travel in one small bag.I even bought another one for a personal 2&quot; TV. The TV and its AC adapter are in the main compartment with a small pair of headphones in the front. I initially wanted to get this bag for my digital camera and accessories. But with a camera, battery charger, AC adapter, and three cables, it was just too much to fit inside this bag; I got a small camcorder bag instead.So this camera bag is great, but don't expect the pockets up front to hold much.
This is a good product for the money. I've used it two outdoor BBQ's with varying degrees of success. The first time the music played for hours off the battery without any problems. It wasn't until the battery power was at it's lowest strength that the sound waved in and out. The second time I used it the unit was fully charged and I ran it off electricity. After a couple of hours, the sound waved in and out at full strength for no apparent reason. It was a shame because until this happened, at least 5 people at the cookout were seriously ready to buy it.
I have had this mouse about 3 months now. The mouse feels good to the touch and the adjustable settings are very nice. However, this is not one of the better mice that Logitech has come up with in my opinion. You only get about one full day on a charge with each battery. Yes I know that it comes with two batteries but if you use the normal charge setting you are looking at about 10 to 12 hours to get a full charge on each battery. Thus you will be leaving your computer on full time to always have a fully charged battery if you do not have a powered USB hub. The mouse is very light compared to the Logitech G5. I personally like a heavy mouse and this one is very light compared to the G5 with the weights that come with the G5 mouse. I have been to the Logitech site and there seems to be a problem with getting replacement batteries for this mouse. I must admit that I personally have not tried to get replacements for this battery. I think my biggest disappointment has been that I was hoping that this mouse was going to be the wireless equivalent of the G5; the two mice have a very different feel to them. If you are a light computer user this mouse might fit the bill for you. If you are a heavy computer user or a gamer there are much better mice out there to be had by Logitech.
It's pretty good for the money I paid.Not that bad of an Antenna for tv,sometimes I don't get good picture anyway on my set.I should get a new TV set soon the one I have is good but something new is just around the corner.The Antenna gives me a good view of what I'm watching daily.And that's all.I tried diffrent Antenna's nothing worked that well,but this Antenna does the trick until I buy a new TV set later,not a bad product though,It worth the money that I'd paid.
Pros:- compact size (although it could've been a bit flatter/thinner)- sound quality was nice (i'm not an audiophile btw)- good priceCons:- it just randomly goes off by itself- the shuffle option is kinda lame because it plays almost the same sequence of songs all the time.- included headphones are somewhat cheap, might want to just skip the them and get your own
I needed a replacement charger for my Sony camera and this one worked perfectly. I also like that it plugs directly into the outlet, since it's smaller and there isn't any cord to deal with, it fits perfectly in my camera case
It's quite simple; do you want privacy and security or not? Passwords are only as good as their creator, broken when not diligently changed, and usually 'kept safe' in a notebook or PDA. As long as you carry your fingers with you there's security at ready. Your fingerprint is your passport with the IO2. Get it!
The P-10 is an adequate printer. If you base all that on the cost per picture, ease of use, and general quality. The down sides are more technical, but add up in the end.First there is not XP digital signature; that cause my system to hang a couple of time when installing the driver.IT DOES NOT PRINT WHAT COLORS ARE ON THE SCREEN. I am not just talking adjustment of contrast, brightness, or such. We are talking significant color shifts. If you are using an aim and shoot camera, it will probably be ok. If you use any program to adjust the picture, just be ready for some frustration.In the end, when I was done, tweaking the pictures and the printer to get a print that was pleasing to the eye, the cost went up. I would print an average of four prints just to get the one I wanted.In all honesty, I probably should have started with a higher end to begin with. This is adequate if you are not that meticulous about your photos. The colors are deep and vibrant; a very nice sharp and detail finish. It will not do well with Black and White. You end up with a sepia tint.If cost is not that much of an issue, start with the Canon CP-330.
It's a nice TV, beautiful I might say. In Emeril terms, the picture is BAM!, the aesthetic is BAM!, the features are BAM!
This is my first flash drive i have owned. I usually borrow some ones but this is great. i am a college student that usually i have to email documents so i can edit them at a different computer but thanks to this flash drive i am able to just save a document on the drive and take it anywhere i want with in seconds. Most drives usually takes along time to save.
On my bedside table I had an alarm clock, a police scanner, and a weather alert radio. The Uniden BC370CRS replaced them all with one compact unit ! Life is good ! ! !
Though only a .8 still works as i needed. If I need it darker I add a circular polerizer. Using as an outdoor addon filter, I love it.
The best feature of this product is the velcro on the inside that allow you to re-size the storage compartments to your own personal needs. I actually ordered this product for a Nikon camera and everything fit fine.My biggest problem with this product is that there is no convenient way to carry a tripod. I tried using the side straps, but since there is only one strap on each side there is room for it to move around which is annoying when you're trying to hike. I tried several other ways to secure the tripd but nothing seemed to work. I usually just have someone else carry it or strap it on separately.
I bought my Toshiba back in December of 2002 and had some problems with it. It was sent back for service ( and I'll admit the service was good) I now have a brand new Pocket PC and it's great. I especially like the WiFi feature.
I've never heard of Viking before but decided to try it. Setting up on my ancient Toshiba 2130 (it's a 486dx75) was so fast and effortless. It didn't come with instructions, but none were needed - i just slid the card in and Windows did the rest.The 64MB CF card can hold about 65 pics in normal mode (I use a Nikon CoolPix 800) so that should be more than enough for a weekend trip. Using the laptop adapter should provide for limitless photos.I'll look for Viking products from now on. And to think they just sat in coffee shops singing about Spam.
Bought one for my office PC and it worked so well I bought one for each of my home PC's. I no longer have to remember all the logins and passwords on websites. I use a piece of clear tape to clean the dust off it once every couple of weeks. Works great!
The OMS-D1 flash booster / slave is good for photographers who want photos with better lighting. I use it as a secondary slave flash fill to remove any flash shadow your camera flash might leave. It gives you better photos of people if you place it to one side of your subject, so it will light the side of their face and cover the shadow behind them. Place it pointed in the same direction as the camera, but off to one side. It helps to use a white gym sock, cut- off four inches of the toe end and cover the flash booster with it. This reduces the light output and gives a more natural look to your photo. It produces a lot of light. This is a handy accessory to have to get better photos.
I bought these in the hopes of using them when I work out. For the most part, the sound seems fine, but if you have small ears - I do - then I would suggest finding a different pair of headphones. I have tried to bend the clips so that they'll stay on my ears, and it's not really that good. My husband, on the other hand, can wear these just fine without any manipulation whatsoever! (He has normal-sized ears.) He thought I just didn't know how to put them on - even after I was wearing them. Now he knows that it's because I have very small ears.
I was just beginning to have wrist pain for the first time typing at home. I decided to be proactive and found that the Microsoft keyboard was highly recommend by programmers online. The keyboard is extremely comfortable. Please note that I don't use all the special keys, so I can't speak to that. It was also autodetected fine on Ubuntu.
This product really exceeded my expectations and the supplier was a true 5 stars one. Thank you.
I own two pairs of these now. The first one was purchased after reading such a good review in Consumer Reports. The second one because I loved the first pair so much. One pair are the fronts and the other are my rears in my bedroom home theater. I must say, they produce a lot of sound for their size. Volume can be turned up quite a bit and they still sound crisp and clear. Vocals are clear, the highs aren't too tinny sounding, and the bass is decent although it could be deeper in some instances. Plus, the all black wood look they have looks very good and the grey mesh covers the ugly yellow speakers well cleaning the overall look of the speakers up. I had used a pair of Epicure speakers(which if you didn't know were great speakers in the 70's and 80's) and I have to say these sound a bit clearer and I get a fuller sound now. If you need a good pair of bookshelfs, get these you won't regret it!
the volume on this recorder sucks.and forget recording if you are trying to record like guitar lessons,because it ain't happening.the color is very pretty but looks don't do the job. i was very dissapointed with it.
First, when you get this player out of the box, stop with the player and the USB cable. Leave the headphones in the box, or better yet, throw them away. Don't kid yourself about those things. The phones that come with iPods have always been junk. They don't have enough volume output, they last about 5 minutes, and they sound terrible-- and I have a slight hearing loss. Invest in a nice pair of Sony phones; it's totally worth it. I know, as expensive as the iPod 160 is, it should come with decent phones, but it doesn't.That said about the hearing loss, I don't know what other reviewers mean when they complain about inferior sound quality. (If they're listening with the iPod phones, it's no wonder.) If anything, using my Sony headphones, I think the sound is clearer, with dialogue in movie and TV files easier to understand. Playing it through my computer, and on an iPod dock with speakers, it sounds the same as my iPod 60 did. I'm actually playing it now at half volume, and that's something I never do. Other reviewers have talked about skipping, but I haven't heard a single skip. I did buy mine this month-- I may have gotten a different batch or something.Video is clear, and it's probably my imagination, but I think the screen looks slightly bigger. The cover flow option is a nice idea, but it's absurdly slow, and I can't imagine using it at all. Looking at the main menus, half the screen shows your menu options, and the other half shows random album covers. It's a nice touch for screen space that was otherwise wasted in menu browsing on the older iPods. I have no idea how it affects battery life, if at all. The menu is easy to navigate, with few changes from previous devices. The battery seems to last quite a bit longer than my iPod 60, and I get a LOT more video time out of it. I like the screen showing a clock and battery life while playing music (without backlight, in case you were wondering)-- that was a nice touch.The player does not come with an iTunes CD. I already had iTunes loaded, but if you don't, you'll need to download this from the Apple site. If they put an installation file on the player itself, I don't have anyway of knowing it. At any rate, I've always found iTunes incredibly easy to use to rip my CDs and create playlists. The software does a lot of it for you, and most of the rest is just drag and drop. (Always back up your iTunes purchases to CD or DVD.)Whatever player you choose, be sure to invest in a sturdy case for it that gives good coverage and cushioning, especially for the corners. Choose something that encloses the whole player, with a hole for the headphones. One uncushioned corner impact on hard tile can be enough to do it in. This iPod is basically a little hard drive with a battery. It may feel like nothing in your pocket, but it can reach "terminal velocity" so to speak on its way to the hard ground from waist level. It will **probably** endure a couple of drops, but don't throw this into your purse, backpack or pocket unprotected, toss it around and expect it to keep working.Get a clear plastic panel to stick on the front as well. I've used PDA screen protectors for this, just cutting them to size, and for some reason they work a lot better than the plastic sheets made specifically for iPods & the touch wheel. (Your mileage may vary.) Don't worry about bubbles because they will press out eventually & you won't notice them anyway, even with video. Apple would do well to include at least a plastic screen cover rather than grossly inadequate earphones and paper documentation in a slick little folder that people will probably just toss in the trash.If you're shopping for your first MP3 player, I think you'll be very happy with an iPod, though you may want to consider one of the newer Nanos for less money & less memory if you're not sure how you will like carrying a player. This is the Cadillac of MP3 players; you may find that a Chevy will serve you just as well. 160 gigs is probably ridiculously large for the casual user. I use mine as a secondary hard drive and desperately needed the extra space for travel. I was thrilled to be able to load my entire library, and have tons of space left over for my work. Amazon's overnight shipping went without a hitch, and was SO much better than fighting the holiday crowds to get it. I am very happy with my new player, and I think you will be as well.
These earbuds are ultra comfortable! While my ears hurt after wearing normal earbuds for even a short while, these V-MODA Vibe ones are great and allow for the perfect fit.
I currently own several Panasonic TV's and TV/VCR Combo's and they have been for the most part trouble free. In September 2001 I bought a 27" flat screen TV (CT-27SX11) from Panasonic and it has been nothing but trouble as of April 2002.The major problem has been with support. Yes, I own a good deal of A/V gear including some Pro A/V gear, but the support problem has been with the warranty periods offered by Panasonic on large heavy screen TV's. Don't be fooled by the warranty you see here or at a retail store. The labor is only for 90 days, and they'll charge you big time for labor.Almost everything I have from Panasonic has been trouble-free, but if you do have a problem, be prepared to throw away and re-purchase because it would cost less than the labor charges.
Exactly one year passed, the AC power adapter stop working. So I ordered it from Toshiba and I have to deal with really annoying attitude customer service. Toshiba has the worst customer service.It is okay once you upgrade 256 memory to more than 512 (You need to buy PC2-4200(DDR2) memory, unless it won't work).Pros:- Good price- Very bright screen- Reasonable speed- Good technical supportCons:- Noisy fan- Short battery life with standard batteryReally annoying customer serviceDon't forget to turn on wireless funcation by pushing button in front of laptop, I learned by calling Toshiba technical support.
This modem is not compatible with Century Link broadband. It is apparently and older item and does not work with current ADSL provided by this carrier.
it is a great dvd player. and i like the little blue light! i think it is cool, it goes with the samsung 42" plasma tv. and it has a little bule light to... the picture is real good on it too. it is easy to use. and it is HDMI. use it.... ( timbo )
I've just replaced my generic battery grip for my Rebel XTI with the genuine Canon BG-E3 grip. Now, I can't address specific generic brands, as I've only had the one, but compared to the grip it's replacing, the Canon is much better-built, has more features and seems well thought out. It has a wide base to provide stability, vertical controls that feel as solid as the ones on the camera, and a battery holder that locks the NB-2LH batteries in place with a clip. All these were lacking on the generic model I was using. With the off-brand model, the NB-2LH batteries just slid into place, being held there by friction. After about a year, I noticed that they were slipping out if I turned the camera on its side too quickly, causing the camera to go dead. This was a major headache, and the main reason I bought the genuine BG-E3. The vertical controls were another huge benefit. It's so much easier to take pictures in the portrait mode when you don't have to reach around to hit the shutter release.I don't know how the Opteka brand or other major generics compare to the Canon, but I can say that the Canon BG-E3 will be a well-built, thoughtfully designed accessory to your XT or XTI. Once it's on your camera, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
My wife and I have used the Presto Power Microwave Popper for over 2 years and have been very satisified with it. The tase of the popcorn is fresh and crisp. Adding butter, oil or salt is easily done and the &quot;power concentrator&quot; can be used several times.This Popper produces fresh, light, and crispy popcorn any way you like it, buttered or not, salted or not. There are, usually, no burned kernals and almost all of the kernals are poppedd.
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Must say did not look strong but i was wrong very very sturdy and durable laptop hand bag with alot of space for little extras,very much please i have no regrets my laptop is very secure with this bag.
Bought this one because it's cheap, then the price really tells the story. It took me whole 2 hours trying to figure out the stupid Config. utilities, still wouldn't connect with my Netgear router. Changed to a netgear adaptor, up and running in 5 minutes. In the process of returning this useless toy.
The Logitech stick comes with a profile that is already configured for MS Flight Sim 2000 - good choice for this application !!
This is an incredible laptop for the money. The screen is good, the battery life is good, it is not too heavy, and the price is great. I got a s1551 for $750 after rebates it has a smaller hard drive 30gig than the s155, but it has a built in wi-fi card and runs xp pro, and has a 64mb integrated video card. I do not feel any heat on my right hand, maybe it is because I have the 30gig drive not the 40gig. Also I don't hear the hard drive clicking like I read in previous reviews. It is fast enough to do most heavy work and multitasking and with 3 usb ports it is very expandable.The only thing that kept me from giving it a 5 was the video card. It performs okay for most games, but doesn't support Transforming and Lighting and most new games are designed for either a ATI or Nvidia chipset. I knew this going in I am not really a gamer, but in hindsight it would be nice to be able to play some newer games.
As a first time customer, i was highly impressed with the service quality, the camera is very high tech. and works perfectly. It was a speedy transaction; got here faster than i had anticipated. LOVE MY CAMERA!!
My Direct TV DVR is located in the basement. I was using an infrared cube to control my DVR. Operation was intermittent. When I would fast forward sometimes I had a problem getting it stopped. This was frustrating to say the least. I purchased the RF extender and it solved my problem. It is great. It is really neat and simple to install. I have a DVR and standard receiver so I have two extenders. One remote has AAA batteries and one has AA. This was no problem because adapters for AA and AAA come with each extender. It is also great to use when you are in the same room as the receiver because you don't have to point it at the receiver. You can lay on the couch and change channels without moving.
Someone said this worked with Windows 7 so I bought it. I should have researched whether this worked for a 64 bit computer. It does not fit in the slot in the computer; however, I had a 32 bit computer and it installed it on that one. Works fine there.
Excellent sound comes through using my Walkman. Comfortable fit. Excellent service from Amazon. Would buy more products by this company.
I've had this TV for over 4 years now and I am having such a hard time deciding whether or not to part with it because it still performs well. The picture is crisp and sharp and the sound is exquisite....it's just so heavy. That's not a problem if you have a couple of strong men to move the 240 lb. monster. I think the next best picture I've seen since this TV is the XBR6 series and that's what I'm wanting to put on a wall mount. Quite an expense to justify when this TV is still perfect. I think I'll wait since I'm still very much enjoying my first HDTV.
My boyfriend purchased this printer for me for my birthday about two years ago. I wasn't sure about having an all-in-one machine, but figured I'd go ahead and have him get it for me in case I would use it later on. I have used the HECK out of all of it's features. It's a very fast print (prints a 30 page document in about a minute and a half), the ink lasts forever, and it prints pretty high-quality stuff. Granted, the ink cartridges are a little on the pricy side, but since they only have to be replaced once every few months, it's really not that bad. If you have the opportunity to purchase this printer, DO IT! Spend the money to get it. You won't regret it!
We bought this digital recorder for our meetings, rather than recording them on cassettes. So far it has worked very well, picking up voices in the back of the room--but it's only a 20x20 room. The big test will be when we need to take it to our village hall for a larger meeting. I am considering buying a Conference Mike for that instance. But we are pleased with the ease it transfers to the computer and the fact we don't have to keep turning cassettes anymore!
I have an iPOD which is an expensive brick compared to this beauty. This is small, lightweight, great interface, and holds more songs than I could possibly want to hear. No need for writing to Flash cards...the USB 2.0 i/f loaded this baby fast.Finally the right functionality at the right price. It will be the last MP3 player I'll buy. Sounds great with my Sony headphones too.
A bit weird looking...but great for your hands. It has a cushion for the bottom of your palms. Plus, it has great shortcut keys on top.
I have been an XM fan for years (my original boom box still gets a daily workout). The Inno itself is superb but battery life is just awful. I have tried new batteries but keep getting the same results: play time is only a couple of hours. Also, when I recharge the battery all night and take the Inno into work so that I may listen to it at lunch, the battery is dead when I turn it on! In order to maintain the previous night's charge, I must remove the battery from the radio and reinstall it when I want to listen to it! Please, whoever is going to be in charge once the merger takes place (XM or Sirius), correct this!
I would not recommend this device. It frequently is not recognized by other computers, and appears to be &quot;empty&quot;. Compared to Flashhopper not very good
The experience after buying this product so far has been good.it serving my need to hold my internet connection only the problem that i am getting with this modem that i need to reset my internet connection in every 1-2 hour if i streaming movies and shows because i lost connectivity from the modem overall i can say in this price range this is a model which is OK and serving my need.Thanks
I have not had a problem with this prodeuct at all. It holds all of my music and pictures in my phone so I will not lose them.
Before I bought this, I wish it had been discovered that it does not work on Leopard (OS X 10.5) (and apparently never will be updated for support). TrippLite, who bought Keyspan, wants you to buy their RF remote that is upwards of $200.Also, at least one other gadget I have interprets signals from the remote (any button) to mean "crank the volume."HOWEVER, I have found that it does still function through an airport express, since that requires no extra software on the mac. But there is a trick. In iTunes from 7.0 onwards, you must first go to iTunes preferences and enable remote control of iTunes. Then, this will work--but only for itunes and only Play, Stop, Pause, Skip+, Skip-. FFWD and REW do work, but you get no audio while it is going, so you have no idea where it will end up. Vol doesn't seem to work, from what I can tell.Updated to 3 stars since it does function, just not optimally.
The computer works great. It is an old model and only has limited ability compared to the ones today but it still is high quality and performs well for what i do.
i just baught a pair og these babies, and let me tell you..... my nieghbors(the ones 20 miles into town) have never heard such good tunes.
I bought this for 49.99 at an outlet store and feel I got ripped off. The finish is peeling off from day one. At first I thought it was the protective plastic that you are supposed to peel off. The radio reception is much worse than my other Eton. When I press the "up" button to change teh station frequency, often the CR player starts.Do not buy this from a place that does not give an unconditional money back guarantee, or better yet, choose another product
I got this to be able to put in my (shirt) pocket and record conversations but it didn't work very well for that. The recording was pretty distorted from the sound of it moving in my pocket. It would be better if it had a pocket clip to keep it still in the pocket but without it, it just slides around and screws up the sound.Also there is a DEFINITE difference in the sound quality between the LP and the HQ recording modes. The LP has a lot of distortion.Other than that the interface is easy enough to understand and it also has a pretty cool "divide" message feature. It lets you listen to the message and if you want to cut a message up into small segments you just press the divide button. Handy so you don't have to do it on the PC. I haven't checked out the SW yet as I'll probably be returning it for a model with a pocket clip.
Not much else to say. It didn't work and I called the phone manufacturer who sent one to me that did work. Wouldn't give it even one star if I could get away with it.
This is truly an amazing photo printer. I have had it for about a month now, and find that the prints I produce are indistinguishable from normal photos. I have used both the Canon Photo Paper Pro, and the much less expensive Photo Paper Plus; the Plus is just fine, and I at least can't tell the difference b/n the two. I have the printer hooked up to my Mac, and it works fantastic. The first couple of photos came out a bit darker than they appeared on the screen, but that was easily fixed. The printer is so quiet I can't tell when it's actually working! Also, the speed is a major factor if you have 20-30 photos to print; about 30 seconds per 4x6 inch print. Printer works well with iPhoto 2. It's nice and compact, and looks good. Really can't see how they can do any better than this...
The bulb is not even close to the one pictured, but it works. I personally think the bulb was over priced. But again it works.
5 stars across the board.1/ Beautiful design, fits with the metallic and minimalist Apple design on the rest of the product line2/ High quality build. The frame is tough and doesn't scratch, the keys and top notch quality and sturdy as hell. I have been using this keyboard for the past 4 years and it still looks and works just like on day 13/ Battery Life is exceptionally good. A set of new alkaline batteries lasts way more than a year for me, no kidding.4/ Connectivity is flawless. Detected very quickly and I can start typing within 5 seconds of turning the keyboard on.
I was hesitant because of the low price, but this product is exactly like the much more expensive one from AT&T store. We wanted a backup charger and this really does the trick. Not only is price low, but shipping is super cheap. Very happy with this buy!
Practical and confortably for the pricepros. well designcons. none
I bought this hood after reading elsewhere that it fits the 50mm f/1.8 Mark I (the version with the metal mount and distance scale) that I purchased recently. Canon specs the discontinued ES-65 hood for this lens. The great thing about this ET-65III is that it is longer, so it blocks more stray light without vignetting on full-frame or 1/6-frame slrs. The interior on this mark III version is also flocked, providing a bit more light absorption.I've used those collapsible rubber hoods before while in college, but this hood is definitely worth the investment: well built, fits backward on the lens for storage (but too long while the lens is on the camera), and provides good protection for the front of the lens (it's quite deep).Note that this will NOT fit the newer 50mm f/1.8 Mark II version (all plastic mount with no distance scale).
Okay this is a &quot;value&quot; priced digital recorder. It does largely perform as advertised. The problem is that if you really need a digital recorder, than you will need a better model than this. Otherwise you will find you use this a few times and than it sits in a drawer. Save your bucks and buy something you really need.
The Saitek Eclipse II is a fine keyboard... it has the traditional layout for the cursor keys, which is critical to me, and controllable backlighting with a bit of sidelighting. That's all good. The feel is a smidge mushy but works well for fast typing.But... they aren't manufactured reliably. The biggest problem is half the spacebar not working. To fix this, you have to disassemble the keyboard, readjust the rubber membrane under, reassemble and readjust the spacebar springs. Do an internet search on the words "fix saitek eclipse" to get a sense of how common this is. Fixing it takes about 10 minutes, not a killer but kind-of annoying. I've had this problem with all three Saitek Eclipse IIs I've had.My only other gripe is that there's no power key (for putting the computer to sleep) on the keyboard.
It is as the description says and I think that it will make and great gift that will be very useful.
I bought the metal detector because I needed to find a lost survey pin. I assumed I'd need something to keep it in so I ordered the carry bag. It is reasonably well made but it is just a nylon zippered bag. There is nothing particularly unique about it (other than the name emblazoned on the side) and it does not afford the metal detector much protection. The metal detector arrived in a well designed box that would suffice for long term storage and probably offer more protection against accidental damage in transit. It would take more time to unpack and repack the box so I'd recommend the carrying bag to those buying a metal detector for frequent use. But for someone who, like me, who intends to use the device infrequently and needs a storage case, I'd recommend saving the twenty bucks. Just use the product packaging.
They work and sound great!!! There a must have for music fans. They make the music come alive. They feel good on the head and dont get annoying after only a few minutes like others can. These are awsome for the price.
I guess you get what you pay for! The glass suction is not too good and sometimes the PDA falls. You will have to rest the PDA on something otherwise it wiggles too much while driving and you can't see anything.
I use this mouse for my mac book. Its great because the mac book has built-in blue tooth and you don't need to have an external dongle. It has long life battery, it has high resolution and long range. And oh, the batteries uses just common AA--easy to find.Cold Eyes
I have found this GPS very easy to use and very reliable. It will acquire enough satellites for tracking while in my kitchen without a view to the sky. The voice prompts are very clear and helpful with a choice of male or female voices. The windshield mount is solid and holds well. Also included is an adhesive disk to use with the suction cup mount for dash mounting in those areas where windshield mounts are prohibited. Sometimes the local routes it chooses wouldn't be my choice, but it will get you there and route recalculation is very quick. I would recommend this unit.
I bought Two, One for my computer and one for my daughters. I run Windows XP pro and as others have stated it will not work! I also do not feel that to get support with a product I am trying to install should come at a cost to me! Ridiculous. I will be returning both modems.
It has lot of features but not stable OS.It freezes every time , Worst customer support, Not able to update firmware,Cramp product. FYI customer support time is on week days only that too 9 to 5 PM. Dont buy this. I returned this product . Try Wide instead or stick with ipod.
I just returned from using my underwater housing for the first time. Max depth for me was 100 ft. Housing worked GREAT! Easy to use.....Photos up to 40 ft. were perfectly clear. I did not have an external strobe, so the deeper I took it the darker the photos got. But the deeper photos cleaned up beautifully with Dell's Image Expert. Will try the external strobe on my next trip!
I bought this shower radio expecting to get something that was lacking in sound and reception, basically a cheap sort of water resistant radio. I was very, very wrong! I have many radios, I collect them, and this shower radio is among the best as to reception on both AM and FM, (Even in an enclosed, tiled shower where I use it) and ranks among my best as to AM and FM reception. Further, and also shocking, was the sound. It actually is nice, even for music with its one decent speaker. The features are nice too, as it has a built in light with the push of a water resistant button if you loose power at night while bathing, and it has a "Siren" mode to push to alert someone nearby if you slip, (if you can get to it) which is about as loud as a battery type smoke detector. I hope to not have to use it, but nice it is there. They thought of the details. It even includes a built in TIMER- so you can know if you need to hurry up in the bathroom for an appointment, for work, or whatever the day has in store. This timer is surprisingly convenient and simple to use. This radio also has an accurate easy to read clock, along with the digital tuner.The durability seems very good. This has been with us since May 2010, used daily, sometimes rather moist around and on it, it keeps going.BATTERY LIFE: This radio uses 2 D cells. We have in it 2 NIMH Rechargables- and have since May- still going, have not had to charge them yet- curious just how long it can go- used about 20 to 30 minutes a day, perhaps missed a few days-but great battery life for such decent sound and reception.Overall-the wire FM antenna, (necessary to avoid rusting) actually works great, unlike most other such wires with FM radios that receive almost nothing without playing around or holding the wire. This radio really is great. The sound and reception are literally at the tops, I've compared it to the famous CC Plus radio, and it is almost that good- and clearly better than the average radio, and far better than more expensive bedside radios and most stereo receivers as to reception. It's value is clearly there-and Sangean has always been a solid brand in this house-we have many of them-all still work over the years- IF you get this, you will love it.One note--it's a bit heavier that I would have thought, a good thing really-but you will need to hang it from something in the wall that is fairly solid, a grab bar is great if you have one. It comes with hanging options, we just used the built on handle and it worked great. Enjoy it- buy it and enjoy your private time while knowing the time and catching up on news, or whatever. Fantastic buy.
These cables require you to switch the output end of the cord to the input port on your keyboard, and vice versa. The next thing you need to do is go into \Control Panel\Sounds and Audio Devices. Choose the Audio tab, and you will see a box called MIDI music playback(assuming your running windows OS). For the default device, choose 'MPU-401' from the drop down and choose 'apply' then 'ok'. Set the keyboard gm mode to 'on', and play any MIDI through media player or real one player. Your MIDI file should play through the speakers on the keyboard. Your son will have to switch the navigation channel to pick up the different ranges of the song. Hope this helps. I got this info from Casio.
Unlike many units out there, this one stands out as ahead of its time - and even by todays standards, still a major contender. Like the Acura legend, the AVR 5700 remains legendary. Quality build, rock solid performance for the HT enthusiast. Musical performance is also decent, especially due to ALPHA 24 processing. I have never clipped the amps on this unit running full throttle - of course, you must use tone defeat in order to eliminate risk; with good source the sound is very clean and undistorted. I use 5700 to drive 5 full range Paradigm's and often with subwoofer off - low end reached 30hz; ended up purchasing a sunfire sub to reach bottom end of 18hz.No regrets.
I have been using computers since the beginning when there were no mice.You arrowed the cursor and then we went to tablets (CAD). Tablets were a pain. When the G.U.I. applications/mice came in it was easy to figure out tablets were doomed. I have been using this configuration of trackball for as long as it has been out which is at least 7 years, both at home and office (Office and CAD applications). All trackballs take some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, you will NEVER go back, especially if you like speed. You have to move the whole hand with full size balls, and clicking can be a pain. CT problems are caused from NON-MOVEMENT (STATIC STATE). All pointing devices will lead to CT problems if you do not let go of the thing once and awhile!
I'd highly recommend this camera. Never had a moment's trouble, and the quality is outstanding. I use it nearly daily.
I've had this camera for only a day and a half but already have a good feel of what this camera can and can't do. Pros: strong flash, accurate color, easy to use. photos were very pleasing, and the software that comes with the HP is easy to use and understand. Cons: a bit slow capturing the photo once the action button is depressed, making it difficult to catch an &quot;action photo.&quot; also, importantly, the viewfinder is off-center!! it is aimed higher than the camera's eye actually sees. you have to use the LCD to aim correctly. If you can deal with the cons, i think the camera is actually a good purchase.
If you are look for a cable at Amazon you already know that a cable is a cable. And that spending $40+ for a cable at Best Buy is for the uninformed...
I've had this camera for several months and have been very pleased with it. The quality of the photos is great. It's easy to use right out of the box. The different settings are pretty easy to understand. I love the macro feature. It's amazing the detail that comes out of close up shots. The compact size of the camera was a selling point for me as I needed something that easily fit in my pocket during vacations. I purchased a 2 gig memory stick and can save over 100 photos at 6 megapixels. The camera interfaces easily with my Mac mini and iPhoto. Overall, this is a fun, easy to use camera.
I bought this for my wife because she said she wanted one. I think she used it twice, dont think she likes it. It works ok nothing great but it was very in-expensive so no big deal.
As already mentioned ... this is a fantastice gaming mouse. Very smooth and sensitive. It does take a little time to get used to. Lots of programable buttons. On-the-fly sensitivity comes in very handy on shooter games.
I ordered this to support Dragon 11 that I ordered for my daughter so she could enter information into her computer, but she has not yet installed it.
I got this monitor for a home-office setup, not for movie watching or the like. There are fewer and fewer 4:3 options in LCDs, and this monitor is ideal for a dual-setup (I am ordering the second one shortly after Christmas). After almost 2 months, the display has been flawless, with plenty of settings and zero dead pixels. I would recommend the monitor to anyone looking for a great dual-screen setup or just the 4:3 aspect w/DVI.
I wanted a bag for my Canon 50D and my 24-70mm F2.8 L. If you're familiar with this lens, you know it's wider than most and it's built like a tank. This bag did not fit, unless of course I wanted to remove the shoulder strap on my camera. If you are using a kit lens for this camera, or perhaps the Digital Rebel series of cameras, I think this bag would work fine. I just know that with my set up, I could barely get the top zipped.I actually ended up returning this bag and going with the next size up, the Tamrac 5625. It's exactly the same bag, just an inch more room. You'll be very happy with either bag, it just really depends on what lens you'll be using.
We ordered these for use with our notebook computers. They make working with a notebook more comfortable and more ergonomic for the bulk of our work, which is done away from clients' offices. The keyboard is designed for a more natural wrist position, which reduces stress in the wrists, arms, shoulders and upper back.
This is a great rolling backpack. I can fit 30 pounds of books in it and still roll it easily. It has good stability and plenty of pockets for my belongings. It also holds my laptop well and has padding to protect it. The downsides: It does not have little pockets for pen/pencils or small items, they just have to float on the bottom of your bag. Also it is pretty large so it is a little difficult to get through rows of desks at school, you need to sit toward the front.
Loved it for the the first 5 times but then the smoker probe simply stopped working. After some research I see this is a common issue. Now looking for a quality thermometer to replace it. What a waste of money.
Bought back in May 2005 for about 1047.00 at the time, one of the best DVD /LCD TV's I had seen. No issues with dead Pixels yet, or anything... Good sound, Very clean picture as long as you are viewing from at least 5 Feet, have it in bedroom at 8-9 feet for viewing and its better than my 50 inch Sony * DVD is a bit clunky and looks to be better than 480p + but not up in the HD higher ranges, but still much better than straight Satellite signals! I would still buy this exact TV for the same reasons _ Light weight_ great Picture, good sound_ and fits where you need it to !
Awesome product. Great quality. Super sturdy, and I love that every single point where the stand makes contact with your iPad is rubberized ensuring there will be no scratches. Another thing that is rubberized, it's the part underneath the stand that makes contact with your table. This is a HUGE PLUS. Because you can operate your iPad to your heart's content and it won't move an inch from where you set it. By the way, I just came back from a trip, and the fact that I could fold this stand into the size of a snicker's chocolate bar, put it in my briefcase, and then unfold it effortlessly and set it on the night stand at my hotel room was simply AMAZING. Great price too.
This item is great for sticky substances found around the house. I've used it to remove sticky residue from windshield stickers, and from the back of my passport. It's worked like a charm on both, but I can't comment on using it on something sensitive like a collectable of sorts. However, for my everyday use it's been perfect.
Just in case anybody is still looking at a unit this old, I figured I'd write a review vouching for this stereo's longevity. I bought the Sony MHC-GX450 in middle school (spring of 2005), and after 7 years and 3 moves (to different states) this stereo is still rockin'! The one tape I ran through this unit didn't cause any problems, and the countless CD's I own all play flawlessly. Even when playing my iTunes library through the RCA input, the sound quality is remarkably good. As for the reviews that mentioned distortion, I cannot detect any at levels that aren't painful to listen to. Maybe you'd hear some distortion if you tried to run a concert with this unit, but for a bedroom or living room, this unit is more than adequate.
This scanner seems like it would be a good value, but not for Mac OSX users. Mac OSX was an afterthought on this product -- you must download special OSX software from the Canon web site, you must also have Adobe Photoshop 7 and not even the newer version Adobe Photoshop CS, and even then, every time I tried to scan anything Mac classic had to launch. Those are just too many steps and too many restrictions in order to make it a nice experience for Mac OSX users. I recommend avoiding this product if you are a Mac OSX user.
I really like this trackball, I've owned 2 of them, and before this style, I owned the Kensington 4-button trackball. This one has a wonderfully small desk profile, and fits my hand really well. I use both buttons as one would on a regular mouse. The two shortcomings I have with this input device is that I can't seem to find a way to use the cool new *scroll any window* feature in Mac OS X. I should be able to scroll inactive windows, but can't find a way to do that with this device. The second shortcoming is that it does get gummed up pretty quickly. I really don't have any other issues with this, and will probably buy another one, if they are still making them, in 18 months when this one gives up the ghost!
a good thing to have. havent used them/ it yet. but im sure that when i do i will be very satisfied.
This is a very cheap product with excellent functionality . Very light, allow to adjust the IPad (normal or mini) in the wished position( landscape ou portrait) . Strongly recommended product.
pretty much a universal camcorder bag. very sturdy. nice design with extra compartments. cost-to-value ratio is low, i.e. a good buy.
Bought this bag for my wife.Price: very reasonableLook: very sharp, nice looking bag. My wife said there are many people said her bag looks greatFunctionality: with cell phone, pen holders etc.One wish:1. may be half inch thicker so she can put a binder in the bag
Great price. In fact, when it was too large to work in my refurb Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 (also a good price here at Amazon) - i priced a 1GB locally - and it was twice the price!
Just to correct previous reviewer: how to attach 43mm filter or add-on lens (from the manual):&quot;When you want to attach a Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied) or a Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied), be sure to first remove the lens Hood by turning it counterclockwise.&quot;I removed lens Hoood, attached 43mm filter and putted Hood back.
Ladies and Gentlemen Im pleased to announce that we have a new winner in the mp3 market and its the "Zune" from Microsoft. The device is so easy to use and the Zune software is great also. The only downside I have is that the battery lasts only 5 to 6 hours at the most. On the upside though the big screen is great when watching vids and I luv the feel of it, I luv holdin it in my hand. I would definitely give it my thumbs up.
This is a great alternative to a more-expensive Metz flash or the like. I use it with an N70 and the TR-PAKIIa battery, and it gives something like 350 full-power flashes. Tons of accessories, nicely made. Indoor B&amp;W is where it excels.
Always had good luck with Lexmark printers & Ink.... I think the price is to high (just like all the rest)
The points are great and the value is consistent with what you will find anywhere else. Purchased them here to help boost my order to the free shipping level.
I've had this reader for over a year now and have been very happy with it. It's fast, it's reliable (unlike others I have had) and its shape is very convenient -- no more fumbling around trying to get the proper angle when inserting the CF card. It works especially well if you attach it to your desk with some double-sided mounting tape. I'm buying my second one of these Dazzle CF readers right now, since a no-name brand one attached to my wife's computer stopped working.
I've used a Navigon in Europe and was optimistic about this product.I received it last week. I've compared together in real time to the TomTom in our other vehicle as well as a Nuvi 650.Observations: US routing is well off the mark. Points of Interest do not function well, many are missing. As a paying customer I received a 2GB "standard" card instead of the the advanced fast 4GB SDHC card advertised and included in the units distributed free to reviewers. Text-to-speech seems to have been revised to a downgraded system that does not speak most street names. US Customer support was poor, and emails relayed by the US site to Navigon Europe seemed to be handled in a confused manner.Interestingly these problems are acute for the user, but the fixes are rather simple for Navigon. Two things are happening. I think the 2GB card probably cramped software (everything is on the card) and caused needed and perhaps planned features to be left off. And US support seems to have a poor relationship with the German HDQ where the software is written.I would say this product has great potential.If you read of a good series of routing updates, software fixes, and return to SDHC card, all of these would be an indication changes in revamping of customer service and commitment to the US market. At that point I would give this device a very strong positive recommendation.
This thermos is awesome. The second night I got it, I brewed a pot of tea and left it in the thermos overnight. It was still nice and hot the next morning. The top is a very convenient cup and also holds a pack of Ramen very well. I also use it with oatmeal. The strap is pretty decent as well. I have been carrying it around for maybe a month now and havent had any spills or leaks. The top of the thermos looks like it will stay water tight for a long time. One thing to keep in mind, though, that this is a very big thermos. 61 ounces is basically a whole pot of coffee. For me it is no big deal carrying that much around, but they have smaller sizes that may work better for other people. The craftsmanship etc. is excellent for the one I got so I would recommend the brand to anyone. If you want a big thermos, this is the one you want.
The sony ICDSX46VTP digital voice recorder is very versatile. It is easy to use and the sound quality is great. I am able to record my lectures without adding an additional external microphone without having the teacher put it in their pocket. Transferring, editing, and converting files takes all of 30 seconds. It's a must have.
Although I bought these headphones elsewhere, these are among the best that I've ever tried as a DJ. With my experiences in headphones and well as as testing them out from other friends who are DJ's. These are among the best for DJ's imo. I'll start with the pros before the cons of this item. IT offers great sound isolation for, with magnets loud enough to keep you able to cue/monitor. It's design of the arm swivel isn't like conventional Sony's, Pioneeer's and other Technics. Instead if you notice the arm doesn't angulate as much, which you'll also notice that Son'y MDR-V70 and the Pioneer HDJ-1000 as well as the Technics SL-DH1200, it's due to having a small plastic hing area to hold the weight between the headphone to your head and it's arm. Sound quality for the technics isn't the best of it's traits, the sound is very balanced, it's high's isn't piercing and the bass isn't brain rattling. SO this would vary upon the user's preferences. The ear cushion is also rather small, although I don't have very big ears, they work better for me. It also fits quite tightly, which imo has the best sound isolation and only 1 headphone that I've tried is equivalent to it (Sennheiser HD 25). For a DJ's headphones they're the best, had mine for 6-7 years and not even a scratch or crack.
it was good when it first came out used it alot and now things have changed.
Almost a year to the day I installed the Pyle PLMR62 one of the speakers has blown. Up until then they sounded great. well worth the price if they last more then A year.
I've had my Orb drive for six months, and it has been great. It's so fast you'd never know it was removable.
I love this product because of the ability to switch from speakers to headset without plugging cords in and out.Pros: No plugging and unpluggingCons: No upgrade-ability to 5.1 audio. The build quality is cheap. Sure, it's just a switch in there, but that means the footprint could be less with higher quality plastics, rubber feet (to prevent it from sliding around).
I ordered a Palm Z22 to do most of the non-telephone tasks that people do with Blackberries: calendar, contacts, memos, etc. The product description made it out to be the perfect non-telephone organizer.I received my Palm Z22 today, and after fighting with it all day, have now determined that it is not compatible with Windows 7. My Windows 7 PC will not recognize the device and will not install a driver. The only feature making this device worth the money is the ability to sync it with your PC application because data entry with the stylus is so cumbersome no one would seriously consider using it without being able to do their data entry on the PC.This is sold by a partner of Amazon so I am hoping I can return it for a refund. That remains to be seenDO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY
Make sure you check compatability with your cd player at another site. I knew for sure it was compatible with mine, I got it yesterday and it works just fine. It has all of the common features like off, skipping tracks, changing discs, volume, and source. That's all you need, if you have to change settings then use the deck. It comes with a strong adhesive where you can mount it in the most comfortable area for you, even the steering column. I put mine on the arm rest so I can lay back crusing and raise the volume with a simple twist without having to reach forward to the dash.If it works with your player, it's a cool little luxury to have. Why not?
If you have a need to keep a PC in a secure location but with access from a location within the range of these units you have found the ideal solution. I have been using these devices for 6 years now on 9 office located computers. The furthest distance we have between PC and user interface is around 350ft. All have performed flawlessly since being installed.
I was looking for speakers for the desktop in my office. I only wanted 2.0 speakers, not those 2.1 (w/ sub), to listen to smooth nice clear cozy ambient music as you would here in a nice restaurant.I was skeptical at first based on some negative reviews on this product. I went to Bestbuy and tested on all the speakers available on the shelf (around 6-7 brands). I was really impress w/ the outstanding quality from Bose. I understand that Bose has it own kiosk as some other negative reviews claiming that they rigged up the speaker to be over performed. I asked the Bestbuy staffs and they doubt that would be true. The sound is really clean and clear. I could actually feel the music space like I was in the music (doesn't sound flat)If you compare apple to apple, this is an outstanding speakers. Don't compare this speakers w/ other 2.1 or 5.1 products. That's not quit fare.But even you do so, this is still really great speakers.Back to my story, I finally decided to take a risk and bought Bose even thought I had read "some" really negative reviews about this product. I went back home and hooked them up to my laptop and "wow" the sound quality is as good as the one I listened to at the Bose kiosk.Let's me put this straight. If you like the sound quality you hear at the Bose kiosk, that's the sound quality you will get at home. Buy it!.But if you don't like what you hear at the kiosk, DON'T buy it!It's simple, go w/ other brands.One thing I need to mention. Make sure you have a nice quality sound output device at home.Of course, if you have a bad quality sound output device, that wouldn't do much, so as other speaker brands.
awesome, received in 5 days from amazon. was in no rush.. that was standard free shipping.. i have a pioneer deck and needed mp3 player connection, have been shoppin for a new deck for a couple months, almost bought a new one with mp3 aux and bluetooth.. which would have set me back 200+ the deck i have now is 6yrs old, deh 670mp and has everything i needed except mp3 aux... so this 15$ cable saved me 200+ and a bunch of rewiring. took 5 minutes to install, 6 screws and radio was pulled out enough to plug in the cable, ran underneath to come out a cubby hole under deck, now i have mp3.. yes i sacrificed upgrading to bluetooth, but blue was not a NECESSITY. SO THIS IS PREFECT, hooked up my pod, blackberry, girlfriends blackberry, etc.. all works flawlessly... TYVM..
I don't understand the reason they don't allow me to post the review, So I'll just make it simple. The cable is not as described. It's shorter than 10 feet which makes my setup failed.
Completes the atmosphere for gaming and music! It's not going to blow your windows out(it's not designed to), but it will provide that deep, wall-shaking bass you're looking for. Buy it, I love it!
Well of all the laptop cases I have seen this is the FIRST that doesn't fold open 180 degrees. If you look carefully at the photo you see that all the zippers stop about 2 inches from the bottom of the case. So it is not possible to use the laptop while it is in the case. I thought this was a really neat idea in that all the cord clutter would be contained as the case has an integrated power supply. I was expecting to be able to flip open the case and work with the lower half of the laptop still inside. But since you have to take out the laptop to use it then pull out the power cords it kindof defeats the purpose of integrating the power supply.That being said the power supply looks to be fairly well designed. I haven't had a chance to try out all 3 power sources (air,auto,home) yet but it will be less clutter. Fortunately the power supply is removeable (its in the rightmost pocket in the photo). So as long as you consider this to be equivilant with the 'Juice' system with a free bag it isn't that bad. I would bet if you got the smaller case advertized for $80 than you are even better off as that would be cheaper than the Juice system.
I bought an Olympus 720sw around this time last year. Reason for purchase: I'm very active and hyper and absolutely require extremely rugged equipment. I loved this camera - almost to an obsession. I've never had a piece of electronic wizardry last so long in my possession. That is, until I bent the front case when I landed on it falling down a cliff. It was a small dent, but enough (I think) to lift the housing off the tiny tiny o-ring seal. After that it suffered water intrusion a few times. Incredibly, after taking it apart, cleaning the internals and allowing it to dry for about 12 hours, it would start working perfectly again. This went on until a fateful Hawaiian snorkeling adventure - the saltwater corroded the contacts killing my little friend. I've asked my wife for the 790sw as a Christmas gift. It seems the software, controls, and video have been improved. Plus, it looks like the gaskets are larger and wrap around portions of the case. Maybe the 790sw will truly be "Me-Proof." We'll see...Pros:Takes good pictures for a point-and-shootWaterproof - tested it many times to beyond 10 feetShockproof - tested it many times to beyond 5 feetAmazes your friends and bystanders when you pull it out and take pictures with it in the waterGo-anywhere-fit-in-your-pocket size and designCons:Video not so goodBattery life sucksBattery meter frustrating - full green until about ten pictures left then goes to red - very little warningDoesn't save last picture mode at power-down - goes back to AutoChanging picture modes requires several steps - hard to get quick picturesShutter lag time - however I found if you hold the shutter button down (like focusing it) until right before you need the picture, then depress it completely the lag time is almost non-existent.
this power supply works as it is suposed to. i received in within the time specified.
Our first digital died last year and we just recently purchased the Canon S2 IS (from Amazon) in November to replace it. At first didn't really like the quality of pictures we were getting with it. Plus the size was a bit big and heavy for everyday use so we were planning on returning it. I was also a bit intimidated by all the functions that I did not know how to use. Started looking and researching another, smaller camera. Wanted to stay with the A series Canon because they use AA batteries and SD card. Researched (and researched and researched!!) and it came down to the A630 and the A710IS, both of which are very good cameras. Finally decided on this great little camera mainly because of the IS (check out our pictures above). Love it, great size for carrying anywhere, awesome features (most of the same features as our S2) and pictures. Plus, the movies are good quality too. I don't have an issue with the flash recycle time that I read quite alot about. I use rechargables and lithium batteries so maybe that is why. After playing with and reading up on how to use some of the features on the A710 I realized Auto is not the best mode and have actually learned some of the functions of the manual controls (only way to go, IMO) and am extremely pleased with this camera. In the end we decided to keep the S2 (got out of Auto mode and that camera is doing beautifully also!). Now we have the best of both worlds!!
Editing my earlier review- device died after three months of ownership, had to send it back for warranty repair. Battery failure was the verdict, they shipped me an exchange unit that appeared to be brand new. I had to re-activate my maps software with the new serial number and reload maps. Since then it's working fine (knock wood).This is the first GPS I've owned. Just got back from a trip to New England and used the C320 extensively there. It never steered me wrong, and the detour feature came in handy in Boston where there were some Big Dig related closures. It seemed to know about every little dirt road in Vermont (though I wish it had a way to include more detail about the road type). It was fast in calculating and recalculating routes. This model does not speak street names but was not a problem. The suction mount holds onto glass VERY well. The touch screen is sensitive and the user interface intuitive. I NEVER had an issue with satellite reception (except in tunnels, naturally- and when emerging it would pinpoint location again in seconds).I do have a few quibbles. When using "shortest route" option it can send you on some odd paths. Claiming that you are a "truck" can eliminiate some of the back-road routes. Fastest route seems to work best. If you miss a turn, and have included UTurns in "avoidances," it can send you on quite a big loop rather than just having you turn around at then next intersection. It can be hard to read in bright sunlight. And it's "points of interest" seem to cover things like gas stations and tourist destinations well, but fall short on shopping.Overall, I don't hesitate to recommend this as a good midpriced GPS option.
This is great---if I can get the extender to connect it will be terrific. The Tune belt is fine and can be good.
Garmin has done it again. I recieved this as a Christmas gift and I could not begin to explain how well it functions in all aspects. This unit has a great LCD display, the GPS functions without a hitch - the Sirf technology works very well and the unit will speak street names (in a very natural sounding voice I will add) and POI locations.The GPS signal aquisition is very fast, the routing is very intelligent - it does not force you to a particular route like some units, but instead will re-calculate the best route based on your current location -which is nice when you prefer going a certain way to a highway or other known road.Besides the execellant GPS, this unit also does a good job as a handsfree bluetooth speaker phone - which works well with my Razr, provides a decent mp3 player and audio book player. The unit also has lots of add-ons available like Fodors Guides.If Garmin adds a datebook and contact lists I could get rid of my PDA and use this in its place! They are not kidding when they call it a travel assistant - as it really gives a lot more then just GPS fucntions.
I am a professional photorgapher and have for years only used Nikons, Hasselblads and Fujis. My only canon was a powershot sd300. My canon gets used the way it should (i take it everywhere) and in the almost 2 years that I have had it (this is one of the first 4 megapixel cameras) it has received its share of wear and tear, I have sent it in for repair three times (MY FAULT ALL THREE TIMES) including a need to replace the LCD and I have not been charged once. The camera has come back exactly when promised. It has been a long time since I have seen this kind of service from a company in the US and I am switching all my professional gear (a considerable investment) to canon. This type of service almost overshadows a great camera. Oh! I also went and bought the SD900 and the SD600 to have extra ones.
Everything was as advertised and delivered on time. My old radio had died and I did not want to upgrade as I already had 2 docks and a boom box for this model so this was perfect for me.
Had the tv for 2 years now. The month before the warranty ran out the tv became pixelated like a digital dish during a bad storm. The digital controller went out ($600), luckily it was still under warranty. Not even 2 months later, the tv went dark. I can't remember what piece went out, but it was another $600 part. Unfortunately that came out of pocket as it's no longer under warranty. Not a bad looking tv, if you want to spend $600 a year to keep it working.
It works as a remote just great and seems to perform well with Windows Media Player and PowerPoint 2007 on my Windows Vista Ultimate laptop. The Bluetooth capability is nice and efficient so you won't need extra cords or even line-of-sight (very nice). But, the major flaw is that it sticks about 1/2 an inch out of the side of your computer which defeats the advertised claims of conveniently using this product "on the road".This design flaw makes it almost impossible to "store and recharge" and is very impractical if you plan on traveling with it. If you leave your laptop on your desk at home, then you won't have any problems with this remote, buy it. BUT, if you need to put it in a back-top/bag you can either risk damaging your expansion slot/computer or the remote.I suppose you can always leave it in a pocket of your bag, but then you have to constantly remember to grab it when you need it and hope that it is charged enough for what you need. I bought this remote for making presentations but I have to be mobile, and this remote is far from making that simpler.VERY poorly designed, good product. If your laptop is a home-only computer that never leaves the house I would give this a 5 star and recommend that you buy it; but if you need to travel and be mobile I give this the 2 stars and suggest that you consider other products.
Small enough to stay out of you way but big enough to take extra batt's and the charger.
It turned out less than %50 of the cost if I had bought it offline and a local store. That and the one at the local store is only 6 feet long. This works just fine and it actually reaches far enough to be useful.
I normally shoot with a DSLR, carried in a Lowepro pack. Sometimes, it's nice to be able to take a quick landscape photo without removing the pack and changing lenses (I normally shoot macros of plants and mushrooms, and the macro lens is not much good for landscapes). I received a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 for Christmas, and I wanted a small case to carry this camera, either attached to my large pack or my belt. This Lowepro Rezo 50 fits the bill...it holds the camera (with strap attached), a spare battery, and two spare memory cards! There isn't much room to spare, but it is perfect for my needs. As with all Lowepro accessories, it attaches easily and securely to my pack. If I decide just to carry the LX-3, it attaches in various ways to my belt or can be carried with a strap.
I ordered two rings, a 52mm to a 55mm step up ring and a 58mm to a 55mm step down ring for my Yashica lenses. Now I can use it on my 52mm lens and my 58mm zoom lens. I came across this randomly and I honestly cheered with excitement. Their made out of a durable metal, not plastic which is a plus! BUY THIS PRODUCT! - Sam
Holy crap the sound is awesome the neighbors down stairs had to come tell me to turn it down. Funny but shows how awesome it is.
Excellent good product safe purchase and with great prestatividade of the Amazon.com store already was a fan now more fan of the Amazon still will go to make more purchases, debtor! Guaracy
If you love Apple, you'll love Altec. My favorite purchase since my Apple Powerbook G4 and iPod video 30, this little baby glories in its superior sound quality and elegantly compact design and craftsmanship. Look no further than the im600 for a portable iPod docking system with FM (would have been nice to include AM radio for us news, talk and sports fans as well, Altec).
we sent it back 12/1/09 it is now 29th of Dec and still not credit back to my credit card. I don"t want to pay for the item and then have a credit. I only use this card for here
This is an Excelent Machine with High Def capabilities, but the built in FAN noise is making me go mad.
Really clean, simple design and well constructed. And it's just the right size to hold what I need and not get lost in my bag.
After seeing & hearing how well this product worked, I've bought 3 more pairs. A set for each of my trucks to obtain an Ipod connection without replacing the aftermarket headunits to newer ones. Simple & easy solution for under $8 bucks versus a couple hundred bucks for each headunit. The first set I purchased solved the problem of not having an Ipod connection on the home theater system. Once again $8 fix versus several hundred+ for a new amp/receiver. This worked so well, I picked up another pair for the garage stereo which is an old bulletproof Sony I've owned new since '88. So, all told for under $40 bucks total I now the ability to play an Ipod virtually anywhere I travel. Be it in the living room, working in the garage, or heading down the highway the Ipod never gets to rest. Also, the length is perfect. Easily allows enough extension from the back of the headunit to within easy reach of the drivers seat.
I recently sold my Palm VIIx (8 MB RAM), which served me well. I'm an undergraduate, and 16 MB is a must for new PDA photo albums, applications, and (of course) games.I have owned the S360 for a few weeks now, and its slim design and protective cover make it very fashionable and sturdy. The only drawback with the S360 is Sony's inablity to include a CRADLE. The S360 comes with separate USB cradle and recharge adapter cables. I cannot simultaneously recharge and sync the S360.
I like to start off by saying, this product is AWESOME! I had basic service for 12mbps, I was not getting anywhere near 12mbps. Had a lot of lag in my connection and my speedtest speed was always around 5mbps. I switched my modem first to a motorola sb6120, it helped a lot but it only helped at the source of the connection. I am on my laptop most of the time on a different floor so I needed a solution. The modem was processing a fast speed but it would sync well with older wireless routers that are running on 150N/N150 technology. I look around and I seen a lot of people write positive reviews about this product so I gave it a shot. After I received it, I set it up right away. At first I did not see any major changes anywhere, the connection on the other floor was still low. So I called tech support and they walked me through the router setup, got a firmware update, setup the firewall. And after a reboot, my connection went from 5-12mbps to 25mbps! And this is on a wireless connection!!!!! Unbelievable! I am amazed! The only con is that every once in a while I have to do a manual reset of my modem and router to get it work again. But other than that 95% of the time I am getting faster speeds than I am paying for. This item is highly recommended, works good with other Docsis 3.0 modems particularly the motorola sb6120.
I have run a couple of "unplug it from the wall" tests while watching the UPS software (which provides information about power both in and out and remaining backup time) and felt comfortable with the backup-times (although I did not run it down to ZERO.I am running 2-21" LCD monitors an AMD processor with the computer packed full of components and multiple drives. My loads are 10% for the computer and 2% for each monitor.I would buy it again.
I bought this card and a Panasonic 2 GB SD Memory card. My camera (Nikon D80) performs better on the multiple shot setting (3 shots per second) with this card than the Panasonic. This is the reason I bought the card, so I am happy with it.Ultimately, I realized I did not take "rapid fire" pictures often, so you must analyze your expected usage. It has a premium price and in my opinion, only worthwhile if you are expecting to use this to your advantage.
I agree with the reviewers who say that this is a great product when it works. However, last night the recorder just froze while I was recording the last track of a mix - no buttons worked, nothing. I had to turn the unit off and back on to regain any functionality. Of course, the disc I had recorded couldn't be finalized at that point (saying &quot;Disc Error&quot; when I tried), so it was about an hour wasted. This is not the first time this has happened, and it has happened using different brands of CD's. Also, the CD's I AM able to make seem to skip easily when played anywhere but from the player itself. Philips' support is completely useless - I can read the troubleshooting section of the manual myself - and that is all they seem to do on the phone. I'm stuck with a very expensive piece of junk.
This is our second and third Brother Intellifax 4100E machines in use in our Home and 0ffice. This fax is very easy to use, fast and efficident. We would recomend this machine to any small business or for personal use at home.
... So far, the results are quite nice. Camera is easy to use, with simple auto modes for exposure, etc.Menu's are a bit cryptic, but easy to get to learn.Outstanding features: Compatible with Apple's iMove with no drivers needed. Simple and quite operation.Negative Features: Not the best low light useability (although not bad).I definately would reccomend this camera to a friend.
This was $3.50 from Amazon when I got it, with free shipping, so I tacked it on to an existing order and got myself a nice little strap for my digital camera. It's long enough to slip around your neck when you need your hands free.I see the price is now $12+ if you buy from Amazon. If you're not in a hurry, add one to your cart, and check periodically to see when the price goes back down.
I've tried 3 of these routers, all hardwired AND wireless, and all have the same problem - download windows freeze after a few minutes. It's quite intermittent, which makes it even more annoying. Sometimes it's at 1% complete, sometimes 99%. On average, though, pretty much all downloads lock up. DO NOT BUY. I have Windows XP Professional on a Dell Dimension 4300, and I couldn't get this thing to keep an internet connection, it dropped Yahoo all the time, and downloads froze up. AVOID! i can't say it enough. Linksys, it's a shame you've destroyed your good name. My old Linksys wired router works fine. This product is a useless piece of plastic. I feel horrible saying that, but it's true.
I have an HP 932 and wanted to get a 3 in one or 4 in one when I updated my moboard and processor. The price was definately right and the installation was a breeze. What is up with the MAC users? If at first it won't install, read the directions!!!??? Anyway, the software was a breeze, I use a cartridge refill place in town,( less than half the retail) and the print quality for photos is every bit as good as some of the really high-dollar 'photo printers'. Print speed is slower than many others and there is slightly more noice. Higher quality paper will solve the double pick-up problem and routine maintainence will keep it running fine. Keep the pets and kids away and it should last for a long time.
After several month (less than a year), this battery can not hold for ~30min talking. It is probably due to the low quality of the battery.
This is a cute little perfect camera. Other than the fact that the CCD Base Assembly needed replacement after a few months (generating a LENS CAP ON error even though it's not in place), it has always been an excellent camera. As far as the CCD, just call the 800 number mentioned above, give them your serial number and other pertinent info and you're set. I live near the factory in Cypress and I had camera back in one week! That's service! And it was free!
Starts with a Bang and rarely slows down. The main character development is thoughtful....... the plot twists are surprisingly fresh and very plausible. With art snobs, NY cops, nazi's, and the Mosad josteling about each other in an effort to exact revenge, set old wrongs right and get wealth plundered from French Jews this book will win your heart.....but only If you are willing to leave your life for the Parisian hills, Argentina and the gritty fast pace of Manhattan. Say yes and you will enjoy this book.
This is an excellent monitor. Well worth the money. This Monitor is well suited for graphics work or for playing games. A great choice in monitors!
Hi,We purchased a new APEX TV/DVD Combo and the remote was missing, so we thought no problem just buy a new remote... WRONG! We looked all over no one has one, we ordered one, and since last year we are still being told it's on backorder,, all eveyrone can say is they are on backorder! APEX has miserable customer service! of course they refuse to tell customers that the %%%$$#$ is going on!
The sound is excellent. I was very apprehensive at first about purchasing this unit since many mp3 players around this price do not have deep bass resonance, however, this unit had a lot of bass. Not only is the bass response excellent, but the EQ definately makes a positive difference in the sound of the unit. The only drawback is that there is no stop button. In order to "stop"in the middle of a song, you have to either power the unit off, or change functions. The FM radio is rather a challenge to operate but I'm stll learning the functions. All in all, I am pleasantly surprised. This is certainly a good "bang" for the buck.
I had a need for a short RGB cable set, and this was the ONLY one I could find. The cable is well-made, works great, no complaints.
its great for small set ups, its good for some one who's dont know what to get or if you dont want to look for individual peaces !!!
Was hoping for a little more speed, but didn't get it. Speed is the same as last router. It works well, but was a little harder to network than expected. I did enjoy doing away with a hub & it takes up less space than my last router. Only wish it would have made sharing the internet with my son easier. He is bit of an broadband hog.
I originally gave this a 2 star rating after purchasing Version 4 of the BEFW11S4. The router was very buggy, locked up very, very frequently (on the order of once every 10 minutes or so.) I gave up on it. Today I found new firmware on the Linksys website, and it has now worked flawlessly for a full day without a hiccup. So if you have Version 4 or you buy Version 4 of this router, do yourself a favor and update the firmware now. The difference is like night and day. Once the firmware is updated, this is a solid router.
I bought this computer in January 2002 and it worked well for about a year. About 3 months ago it began experiencing software problems and as of now I have had to reinstall the OS twice and have lost all of the information in the HD in the process. The computer periodically decides it will not recognize the expansion base or the drives or both and I have had to use the reset button on both the computer and the base on a number of ocassions.In more general terms: the expansion base turned out to be very impractical and I mostly use the computer without the drives or with a USB port Floppy drive. It is good for use with MS office if that is all you do, but if you do any sort of modeling requiring some moderate computation then it is definitely not the computer for you. If you do a lot of typing beware of the 95%-sized keyboard. The resolution and quality of the image of the monitor is excellent, probably the best feature of the computer.HP support is good for really inexperienced users but can be very frustrating for people who know about computers.Take home message: This is wonderful for people on the go who will use this product for about a year and then replace it with a new one --> expensive palmtop
I got this camera for Christmas and I absolutely love it. I had a Kodak DC 215 and it was a great camera but the pictures on this camera are fantastic. It is easy to use but lots of options if you want to use. The pictures are clear and sharp. The price you cannot beat either.
I love the DVD, especially when you have the choice of the letterbox or formatted version and you NEVER have to rewind! (LOL! ) Wish all movies were on DVD, but from what I've been reading, soon they all will! Tapes will eventually be a thing of the past and not soon enough for me!
The only real problem i have with this camera is the fact that point in shoot is impossible. It takes around 10 seconds to boot up and take a picture. Also the firmware must be updated or battery life is crap.
PROS:-Great PictureNice FeaturesCompactBetter than all i have come acrossCONS:-Clip doesnt hang well on my Notebook but then thats not a camera inablity....so i will rate it as 5 star.
GOT THIS TODAY AND LOOKED GREAT WHEN I PUT IT ON MY IPOD BUT IT KEEP SLIDING OUT THE BOTTOM AND WOULD STAY IN WITHOUT ME PUTTING A SMALL PIECE OF TAPE ON THE BOTTOME. A LATCH DEVICE WOULD HAVE EASILY FIXED THIS PROBLEM PLUS IT DOES NOT HAVE A CLIP ON BACK TO WEAR IT ON YOUR CLOTHES, SO YOU HAVE TO CARRY IT IN YOUR HAND OR PUT IT IN YOUR POCKET.....BUT IT DOES LOOK GREAT ONCE ON.
Bought this case after reading many reviews. This replaced a cheaper aluiminum travel case that had been destroyed after 2 or 3 air flights. I used this on a recent trip and it stood up. Looking forward to giving it a test next airline trip. So far I would recommend it.
Same as the hood offered together with the 50mm lens; it fits the hood but not the lens unless you use an adaptor, which is not the idea. It is NOT for a Pentax 50mm lens!
I love this digital camera, my 2nd one.It lis very light and small and fits everywhere.The quality of the pictures is outstanding.Great transaction also.I would recommend to buy it. Thank you!
I bought my husband a new ipod shuffle and purchased this armband with it. It doesn't fit together. I am very dissappointed.
this is great, nice color, high contrast.i don't have much knowledge on LCD monitors, but this is a great one... no dead pixels....
This is the best ICD on the world. It's very powerful and it's microphone is very sensitive. Also, the Sony software is controlling every thing and has many powerful controls & options. This Sony ICD-MX20 is the best one. It's very small as a pocket size. I am using it for my business meetings and lessons. I am using the Dragon software to convert my talking into written documents in seconds. The Dragon is the powerful recognition software. Also, you can use an extra mic and headphones if you want. You should purchase the Sony 3V 1000 ma AC-E30A (AC power adapter) for home use and a AAA rechargeable batteries for your external use. I am using the Sony Memory Stick PRO DUO 4GB to let me able to record more than 340 hours. It's batteries work for about 8 hours working time and this is enough. Finally, I recommend this Sony ICD-MX20 for you.
I have had this device since February and it is great. Everything it promises and more. I was an MP3 neophyte and studied and looked around before blindly plunking money down on an Ipod. I think we all know from experience that best selling isn't always the case. I stumbled on a review of the Zen Vision M from the CES electronics show and my decision was made.The video quality is great. I hadn't anticipated using it much but I am now using the video feature everyday, downloading episodes of "Lost" from ABC's website, then watching them at lunch.The MP3 player is great. I am using it daily at work where I get miserable radio reception. I download the Don and Mike show each day and listen to it the next day at work. Works like a top for any podcast or video cast as well as most any type of music file (Real, MP3, WMA, etc.)Creative makes great sound cards for your PC, why not a great MP3 player.The interface will take about a day to get used to but in a very short time you will be flying through the menus.I haven't used the Outlook Calendar or memos feature yet.I have used the partitioning capability to allow my MP3 player to also serve as my USB thumb drive.I haven't had to test the battery life much. With the included wall charger/adapter, you can keep it powered on all day and not rely solely on USB charging/connection (which it also supports.)The radio gets great reception.The recording capability is a nice bonus. It has saved me a great deal of time in staff meetings - being able to capture important conversations and retrieve them easily later is quite nifty.Scanning the Web, there is ample online support for most any issue you might have. With four months of daily use under my belt, I haven't had any issues.Summary, if you need a nice high quality MP3 player and don't have to have an Apple Ipod; if you are able to accept high quality over popularity, I would highly recommend the purchase.
My daughter wanted this beacause her friend got one and liked it well about a month later she traded it for an ipod. With the player make sure you have the right program for downloading or you will have problems. Research it to. We also couldn't play video so check the direct X version you have and see if it is compatible first. My suggestion just get one of the new ipod nano's. We like the ipod a lot better.
The product is well made and works great. There are four slots for different types of Flash cards - see the product description for exact details. I purchased this item because it supports the new SDHC flash card used by my camera.The reader has a yellow power light indicating it is connected to an active USB port. It has 4 green leds; one for each slot indicating data activity on a given card slot. Each slot shows up on explorer as a separate removable drive. The unit comes with software that helps a novice copy files from a newly inserted card on/off it to the PC hard drive.The unit comes with a stand that allows the reader to be placed vertically on a desktop. It also comes with a 6 inch cord that allows it to be used without the stand and plug into a standard USB Type A port. The unit itself uses a mini-USB port.
This RCA RP5600 Alarm Clock Radio was everything stated. The controls areeasy to use after you read instructions,lite dimming feature is great,fall asleep to CD is a fine feature,reception is good,sound is good forits size. Tuning is somewhat touchy getting the center of station,but Iusually keep it on my favorite all the time. I would definately buythis radio over the others again !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Worked fine for about 2 months, then broken. Customer service is crappy. I had to throw it away and buy a new one now.
Works excellent with a PC and Internet Phone systems. My contacts mentioned how great this microphone worked and the clarity given. I have used this on the new G-mail Internet phone-call system and it was great. Excellent deal.
I purchased this receiver to replace my old HK model that worked well for 30 years. This model maintains the HK reputation. It easily supports my bookshelf system. My only complaint is the overly technical volume control.
It's just what I need for the lowest price you can find.Even walmart doesn't sell them this cheap.
Great price, worked easily, and was emailed instantly to me, so I could redeem the points quickly. Came in a denomination that is not always available at stores.
after a month or 2 its still good. It's worth they buy for the price. I keep the wire away from power cables with voltage just in case, because this cable is not shielded from interfierance.
In short it allows you to know where you were. It's relatively accurate. A good value for the money, the software is not as tested as it should be and there are problems. Also, the software could do more such as show a trail of where you've been.With that said, it does what it promises
The new receiver arrived, and there was no HDMI video output, so it had to be taken to an authorized Pioneer service center to be repaired before it was useable. They replaced the HDMI circuit board and adjusted it, so it is working now.
First I like this concept of standalone, direct transfer of your tapes (MiniDV) to DVD. I have a slow pc (400Mhz) and it doesn't have any DVD burner. So this works perfect. I can get an external DVD burner and I can conveniently transfer my MiniDV tapes to DVD.I can't give it 4 or 5 star however because of 2 reasons:1)The machine would "Pause" each time you have "blue screen" / "gap" in your tape. So you will have to keep watching the copy process and hit "REC" manually. This is frustrating because you never know if the process is really completed or not. I think the product should be able to proceed/search for the next "signal" automatically.2)The machine would produce "coasters" (DVD that you can't play/watch) - usually due to "Finalize Error". The Sony documentation says this is usually because of faulty DVD/media. I use Sony's own DVD-R media and so far 2 out of 4 DVD's I painfully wait to copy are coasters. I've got the latest Firmware/software-update on the machine so that's not the issue.With all that said, here are some useful tips for those who already purchased this product or are considering to buy one:1)To make sure you've got the most compatible DVD media (so you have a better chance to play it on most DVD-players), use DVD-R or DVD+R. Some RW types may not work on older DVD player.(...)2)You can burn more stuff using SP (2 hours) recording mode than the default HQ mode (only 1 hour). I noticed very little difference in my MiniDV picture quality (between HQ and SP).(...)
The Fujifilm Finepix E550 is a 6.3 megapixel digital camera that has the same design as the cheaper Finepix E510 and E500, but definitely much improved in a number of key features.The Fujifilm FinePix E550 will appeal to beginners and amateur photographers alike, being an easy-to-use digital camera that can be used in Auto mode, as well as providing full exposure flexibility for those who want to improve their creative skills in digital photography.The Fujifilm FinePix E550 digital camera is equipped with a special sensor which gives a resolution of 6.3MP, it also features a 4x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 32. The camera's response is extremely fast, and navigating through the menu functions are very easy to handle.Image quality of Fujifilm FinePix E550, when shot in situations with plenty of light, at ISO 80, the photos were sharp with well-saturated colors, good white balance, and clear details in the midtones and shadows.The Fujifilm Finepix E550 is a definitive improvement on its cheaper version, the E510 and E500, and is definitely a quicker and more capable camera. Although not the slimmest camera on the market, I find the Fujifilm FinePix E550 a solid performer, easy to use, produces exceptionally sharp, brilliant images that will blow up to A3.I am quite impressed with the Fujifilm Finepix E550. You won't miss shots with the 6MP FujiFilm FinePix E550, and you'll be very satisfied with your photos.
I love my Palm Z22 Handheld. This every day case is a good addition. My only regret is there is no pocket for coins. I had purchased the other leather case and it really did not hold as much. This case has a mirror, plenty of pockets for credit cards and ID cards. This every day case fits inside my purse. I can carry the every day case without my purse when going to outdoor functions and I don't want to be loaded down with a large handbag - this works perfectly.
The item received is of lower quality than the exact same item purchased in person at BJ's Club for the same price. I wonder why?
This Sabrent is a very good and inexpensive add-on A-Drive for computers that do not come with one OEM.
not durable if you use it every day, it will last no more than 2 years. I've gone through three of these since 2006.
The hard case is real and is really hard. Perfect for lens and camera body.The divider isn't include but add 2 adjustable foam for accesories.Nice option for DSLR and some lenses.
My C86 died in less a year, I dont mind paying for a good printer as long as it's reliable. I have paid for ink replacements and the cost was more than the printer. Epson should stop making printers, period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the first portable unit I have owned. It has performed very well. The only quirk that I have noticed is that it sometimes plans a route which is not the most logical or quickest to the destination. It has certain back roads that it continuously wants to make me go through which bypass larger roads which are much faster and more direct. Otherwise I have no complaints.
Great camera. It is sold as a non-professional grade DSLR but I have sold pictures taken with it professionally, as I'm sure countless others have as well. I don't think I need to be the 999th person to wax poetic about it, so I won't go any further. There are plenty of other well-written reviews detailing the good points in better ways than I can.I did want to write this review, however, as a cautionary tale against buying this crappy kit lens. Please just buy the body only and get a decent lens separately! I sure wish I had.Again, I am talking only about the kit lens here: horrible in low-light, horrible in too much light. Here's the biggest issue, however: porous construction allows dust inside. I kid you not, day one of owning it after cleaning it with a lint free cloth, there were about 20-30 little dust particles visible ON THE INSIDE! No way to get them out, either. I tried blowing on it with a compressed air can (just to hopefully move them to the sides and out of the middle) but all it did was move them around. How is this lens so porous right out of the box? If the dust was already there out of the box and I just didn't notice it, that would be just as bad if you ask me. Of course there is no way to open it without sending it off, which would cost more than the lens is worth. I will say the dust was so tiny that I never saw any interference in the picture output, but just knowing it is there is enough to drive a perfectionist like me CRAZY. Sidebar: I don't imagine many people who are purchasing DSLR cameras for several hundred dollars are not perfectionists, but I digress.Anyway, again great camera just don't get this worthless kit lens. Spend a couple of hundred extra and get a decent USM lens. If there one more issue to mention, it would be that the built-in flash is laughable. I don't know why they even bother putting it there. It should be used in case of emergency only! If you are planning on shooting indoors you must get a flash. Not you should get a flash, you must. The built-in flash is a joke. that being said, this is the case with every digital SLR camera I know of.
I have been using this camera for a week and like it very much. I was looking for a good quality point-and-shoot camera that I could carry around more easily than by bulky Sony camera. The HP 935 is intuitive and easy to use, takes nice photos, and is quite compact. I like the LCD screen, which is brighter than others I have seen, although, as others have noted, it sucks up a lot of battery juice. The viewfinder works great too though, so you don't need the screen unless you want to review what you've shot.Mine came with the dock, which I haven't used, except for charging the batteries, and viewing photos on a TV (the dock has composite video output). I pull the card out of the camera, and plug it into a card reader on my Mac - so I have no knowledge of the software that came with the HP.Good value, compact, great photos!
This is my 6th flash driveand the first with captured USB connector coverwhich actually stays closed.I hang my thumb drive on a lanyard,and this is only the second physically sturdy enoughto not break off.I occasionally need to plug drives into others' Windoze PCs,too many of which are infected and/or configured to write thumbnailsor otherwise screw up directories, so write protection is a must.Write protection is impossible for me to switch by fingernail,requiring a toothpick or other probe;that is the most prominent downside encountered.Since the included encryption is software-only,I suggest instead using TrueCrypthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TrueCrypt... which supports Mac and Linux as well as M$
This tester tests batteries under load (not just open circuit voltage like some testers, or a volt-ohm meter) so it provides a measurement of the power remaining in the battery, not just the voltage. Power, (voltage x current) is what does the work in a circuit, and this tester displays the cell's remaining power as a percentage (100-0% in 20% increments) while powering a actual load. This is a truer indication of the battery's state of charge.When topping off rechargeable batteries with a basic timer charger, they don't need the full charging cycle, (overcharging isn't good) and lot of the "smart" fast chargers don't actually charge the cells to 100% so, how do you know when they're done & fully recharged? Confirmation testing with this little guy. Note; when confirmation testing a rechargeable battery after charging, don't test the cell hot, right off the charger, it'll read a little high - (usually 100%), let the battery cool down and rest for a bit, then test it, you'll get a more accurate reading.To see if a cell is going to hold a charge, re-test it a few days latter. If it tests 100-80%, it's good, if it tests lower than 80% it's probably on it's way out.Rechargeable NiMH batteries self discharge rates vary, but are typically about 1-3% a day, for healthy cells. A weak cell's self discharge rate is much worse.This is Good quality little tester for the money. It'll help you to finally get a handle on your batteries.
all in all a mediocre media player that will give more frustration than satisfaction. you'll get by with it, but there are many shortcomings within the device and its syncing program that will probably drive you nuts. its biggest flaw, though, is its WMV-only video playback. i've yet to find a decent program that can convert a DVD, MPEG, AVI, etc. etc., into an exceptional WMV file. granted conversion can be done via the (zune) program, but this can take hours on end to achieve.for almost $100 less than the powerhouse iPod, i guess you can't expect too much. if you got the money, stick with the superior alternative. if not, tread carefully and be aware that while a zune does its job, it doesn't do it very exceptionally.
I read the reviews, it looks like a good deal. But it is the little things that get you. I glued the rubber feet on so I would not loose them. I made sure there is good air flow to the fan. No problems with overheating. I have been having problems with it freezing when playing games or DVD's. Tech support was beyond useless. The battery has so little life I wonder if they sent me an old used battery. The screen is great, the speed is good (as expected). I have been using it for almost 2 months. UPDATE 5 months, I took it on a road trip across the country, it worked great and never overheated. The only thing I have a problem with is the freezing when playing some games like Sims 2. Overall it is a solid 3 star, it gets the job done.
I waited two years testing out other Canon lenses before buying this. I use this mainly for landscapes but is also great for people pics.It's a Canon L lens so you know the build is great. It's sharp and even at 16mm you get much less vignetting - if any. Canon 17-40 mm 4.0L vignettes a lot especially at 17 mm so I wouldn't recommend it.I bought this lens used so I was a little concerned but the seller described the product's condition exactly and did a great job packaging it. Thanks again seller!
This digital camera is great. I've had it for a few weeks so far and i love it. The first day i got it my family went in nyc and i took pictures of the city while the car was moving, The picture quality is great. I recomend getting it.
I have had this cover/armband for a couple of weeks and it is really great. I am really rough on everything that I use and I must say that this cover holds up really well to my daily abuse. The armband is great for running or working out. My favorite feature is how the cover locks in to the armband. It is easy to put it on and off of the armband which is a plus for easily switching from armband use to pocket use. I like the feel of the silicone cover and I have no problem finding/using all of the buttons, although the power switch is a little awkward to use with the cover on but nothing to cry about. I recommend this product to everybody and I would purchase this again if I could do it all over.
The DVI cable works as it should. The shipping was fast enough - ordered it on Friday and received it on Thursday using the standard shipping. Only thing is the connectors are black and not white like how they are shown in the picture here. I don't really care about that but just letting people know in case that's what they were expecting.
I bought this as a gift for somebody and the adjectives he used were 'hardy' and 'sleek.' So my adjectives are 'inexpensive' and 'as promised.'
I bought one mainly to transfer large files (movies & music) to my Treo. But as one reviewer said, absolutely make sure the device is not in use when you disconnect or else you will fry your card. Thankfully, Sandisk is replacing it but it was my stupid fault. Got another card and so far not one problem. Copying full length movies takes maybe 2-3 minutes!! Killer price for a killer drive. Oh, use your thumb nail to open the door...it isn't bad once you get used to it.
This is an outstanding product. I love it. I'm going to purchase another one for our daughter who is at college.
Seller was Technology Galaxy. I added an extra internal drive to my PC. Plugged right in, all worked perfectly with no issues. Perfect solution at a much better price than the chain PC store.
I purchased the Audiobahn A2002V amp to power a set of 6x9 Pioneer speakers rated for 300W peak inside a 2000 Honda Civic. The amplifier is doing an excellent job and powers the speakers flawlessly. Very crisp, clear, full sound. The amplifier also supports 2 Audiobahn accessories, which I had purchased previously to work with another Audiobahn amplifier; the remote bass controller and the remote voltometer. This series of Audiobahn amps come with a mirror finish polished case, which is a finger print magnet. But have no fear, it comes with white Michael Jackson gloves to handle the amp! It also comes with an adapter with about 5" of wire leads for quickly hooking up high speaker inputs (from your head unit). I've had the amp installed for nearly a year and have had zero issues.
I purchased these headphones for my 15 month old for plane trips since we travel quite a bit. They work perfectly for him to watch videos on my Ipod Nano, and he actually leaves them on! They're soft for his little ears, and they adjust to fit him perfectly. I also appreciate the volume control that prevents the sound from getting too loud (although I just adjust the sound on the ipod, and lock it so my toddler can't adjust the volume).I would highly recommend these headphones to anyone looking for something to fit a young child. As far as durability goes, they have held together well, however, I've only had them for a couple of months, so I don't know the long-term durability.
If you want to shoot macros, you have to buy this lens. I used it with A700 and got very sharp images that I cannot get using other lenses.
This Flash Drive is excellent. I have had it for 3 months now and it is one of my best flash drives. It performs great and is just as good as my Sandisk Titanium. I like the rubber body's feel and durability. It came with a broad neck strap which I do not use, a extension cable for the usb, and a mini cd with TrueCrypt on it. Overall if you can get this at a reasonable price you can not go wrong.
This is just terrible. It says Sony battery, but when I get the battery it says "Power 2000 for Sony" battery. The battery is not a Sony battery at all. Hi-Tech does not give you the product they say. The picture is not even the same as the actual product.
This is a very good product for the average user. I use it at work and home. I have had no issues with it and has good feel to it. Excellent buy for the money!
This is a great remote. Worth every penny. I have it set up to control 10 devices and it works flawlessly. It was extremely simple to program. Can't wait to see what Logitech comes out with next. They seem to be leaders in "techie" devices.
This cassette adapter has great quality (keeping in mind that it IS a cassette adapter. If you want the best, get an aux cable if your car has an aux jack).
I bought this tripod to hold my Web Cam for my computer.It does a great job of holding it in front of the screen, so the other folks you are talking to, can see you looking at them, instead of at the top of the monitor.It was very reasonably priced and well made.It also holds my heavy camera for some great timed shots.It is well worth a look at.
This Nikon prime lens is consistently highly rated, and after shooting with it myself for a few days, I can see why. It's cheap, its light, and it has very good optical quality. Having said that, it is these very characteristics that restrict it from the world of VR (vibration reduction), and therefore, you should be careful, before you leap on this lens, to ensure it is what you are really looking for.At f/1.8, it can be said that this lens may not really need much VR, particularly when shooting outdoors, but the absence of VR is something that should not be underestimated. You'll need a steady hand and a careful adherence to technique in order to get those "tack-sharp" photos that you crave and which drove you to a prime lens in the first place. The f/1.8 will allow for some good depth of field, but this is by no means a macro lens (called "micro" in the Nikon world). This lens, then, can be categorized as a non-VR "standard" lens. That may be a good thing for many people, but understand it first before you jump at it.Having said all of that, this lens is capable of some truly nice results, and when you consider a price tag that just slightly exceeds $100, it can easily be considered a bargain. It is all plastic construction, but feels solid. It is also just a tad on the audibly noisy side when you use auto focus, but again, these are reasons why the lens is priced within its range. I have to admit that, after slogging around one of those big 18-200mm zoom lenses, the lightness and compactness of this unit is a welcome relief.One final note worth considering. We are drawn to these wide aperture lenses for their light gathering power, and for good reason. At f/1.8, the light gathering power is many times greater than the more typical f/3.5 or f/4 we see on many lenses. But it is worth remembering that if you are shooting with one of Nikon's newer cameras such as the D7000, the high ISO capability of these units is getting so good that the advantages of large aperture lenses solely as treatments for low light shooting is reduced in importance. For example, with a D7000, you can crank the ISO up to, say, 3200, and even with a f/4.5 lens, can get some pretty decent shots (at least for on-screen viewing of photos). It's not to say these are a complete panacea to the problem; its just that we have to realize that all the major manufacturers are slowly working on the high ISO dilemma, and wide aperture lenses may not hold the singular appeal they once did. On the other hand, if your purpose for a large aperture is to take high depth-of-field shots, then lenses like this are just what you need.So, in summary, I can easily recommend this quality Nikon lens which is available at an incredibly reasonable price, but just take a moment to consider my comments above before you make your decision. Five stars.
This "high performance speaker cable" comes flat with four strands, which at first seemed strange in that only one strand of wire is needed per connector, thus two per speaker connection. I learned that with type 1 cable, after stripping the ends, you twist two of the four strands together (each outer strand with the inner strand next to it) to form two strands from the four. At the end of each twisted pair of strands you generally will want to put a connector (banana, spade, pin) rather than screwing the exposed wire ends onto the speaker post directly, which apparently can cause corrosion.Each of the type 1 cable's four strands of wire is composed of solid (and not easily bendable) 16 gauge long-grain copper, this as opposed to traditional speaker wire composed of hundreds of tiny multiple strands of "oxygen free" copper. Through joining two solid copper pieces each 16 gauge the conductivity seems to be much greater than higher gauge (12 or 14) traditional speaker wire. In addition, the box the type 1 cable comes in says that: A. Multiple strands interact electrically and mechanically, causing irritation and one-note bass boom. B. "Oxygen-free" copper is oxygen-reduced, but is not selected for low distortion. C. High-inductance geometry smears sound, reduces information; whereas: 1. Solid conductors eliminate harshness and confusion due to strand interaction. 2. Long-grain copper means fewer impurities, less grain junctions, lower distortion. 3. Low-inductance geometry preserves time information, preserving dynamics and clarity.The sound through my type 1 cables, from a decent pair of DefTech speakers, is strikingly clear and beautiful. I haven't compared the sound by trying these speakers with traditional speaker wire, but I doubt traditional wire could improve on what I've got going with the type 1 cable.
The batteries appeared new but would not hold a charge. They evidently had exceeded their shelf life. I had to purchase some locally to get the phones working.
I finally found an inexpensive switch that I can share flash drives between two computers (XP64). I like the push button manual operation and you do not have to install any software for it to work and does not need an additional power adapter. However I found that if you use a long USB cable to connect up to a flash drive it gave me a warning that it is only USB 1 compatible and I started having problems with my printer that is installed on the same machine. I resolved the problem by using a 6" USB cable attached to the flash drive. I am assuming that with the longer cable you probably need to be using a sharing switch that utilizes a power adapter.
My wife and I drove from southern Germany, through Switzerland, to the Aix-en-Provence, and all around the Provence region in France. This Nuvi was fantastic! It made driving around stress free. We were able to see things and go places that we never would have attempted otherwise. If you are planning a trip to Europe this should be your first purchase.
We have this printer and have been impressed overall. One thing to note however--HP has purposively not allowed the user to set printer settings to greyscale in order to try to get you to use the [more expensive] color ink. So if you want to print in black and white, each time you print you have to open up the printer setup and change it to "print in greyscale". What a pain in the neck, I don't think inconveniencing the user should be part of a business model but this appears to be the case with hp...would welcome any advice from anybody who has been able to get around this limitation, hp technical support was unable to help. other than that the printer is pretty good, doesn't jam often.
I purchased this item for my daughter for xmas and she absolutely loves it! Has not stopped using it nor talking about it! Great product- it was well worth the money )
I wanted to improve video playback in an older PC running Windows XP. The built in video in the older chipset in the computer was not very good. The computer that I am referring to only has PCI slots so I was worried that even with a video card it might not work very well. I am surprised at how well it works with this card. Even a couple of older games work well. I agree with the other reviews that the heatsink and fan do not look very durable on this card. If I have any problems, I may have to replace the fan and heatsink, but so far I am happy.
Poor Instructions - But sooner or later you figure it out - then works very good - this one has an internal fan - the other one doesn't-eh!!
This moden is the noisest thing I have ever heard. I used it on my computer for the answering machine and i can hardly hear the messages that are recorded. I give it one star only because it does work.
excellent buy- good quality and ease of use. Only drawback is that the lens caps are easily knocked off whether in place or hooked to strap. Should have been attached like eye piece guards. my husband and I each bought a set and both agree on their value.
The router its easy to install and work well whith wired conections the wireless conection its not too good because the range of signal its poor (about 24 feet indoor), thats no its so good I install a access point of belkin that has a good range of signal about 40 feet indoor, I have one sugestion if you want a good wired router this is a cheap and great router, if you want a wireless router that not its a very good choise.
I bought Dual Wattage Converter for a trip to Germany. I've since used it mostly to keep camera batteries charged, and for curling iron. It saved me a few times, like when the plugs in southern Spain were different than the north. I recommend this for any world travelers.
The battery crapped out in less than two years and iRiver offered to give me $75 credit in their online store by way of service. This is for a $350 player that can't be used without it's power cord in less than two years. I don't mind paying them to change the battery, but they don't offer that option. The player is ok, but I wouldn't invest this kind of money again for such a short-lived product. I have ordered a battery online and am going to try to change it myself. There are videos on YouTube that show you how to do it. I don't consider myself adept at working on devices and would rather hire someone to do it, but iRiver ain't helping me.
i was looking for a fairly cheap webcam with nice quality. this webcan was it! you get a nice looking picture and the webcam itself does not cost you an arm and a leg. if you are looking for a Great little webcam than this ones for you
I love this camera, still learning new things to do with it!! Awesome picture quality and lots of great features!!!!
I use this headset for an online class I teach twice a week. It works really well, I always had complaints from my students about the audio (tried using my computer mic and multiple bluetooth headsets)until I bought this headset.The only con is that it is not very comfortable, I only teach for 2 hours at a time and it doesn't really bother me, but as soon as I'm done I need to yank it off as it really irritates my ear. I wish it had been designed with an over the ear thing instead of it hanging from my ear!Platform-wise- I use this headset with a Macintosh and have had no issues, I just plug it in and it works perfectly. Definitely worth it for the price!
This printer should come with ear plugs .Did i mention it was slow ? It also has poor printing quality for the price.I would say if you are going to buy a printer , don't buy this one. BUY A CANNON !!! TWO THUMBS DOWN!
My new keyboard is fantastic, very easy to install (downloaded a driver off the company website because the CD it came with was for an earlier OS). All the Mac shortcut buttons work, and the keyboard sounds/looks/feels great. Great price ($22), is WAY better than the cheapo PC keyboard ($16) I bought at Staples and had to return.
I bought the card for use with a Treo 650 and I thought it was the phone that had issues. After a month of trying to trouble shoot the phone I happen to try a friend's Sandisk 1 gig card for laughs to see if it would work. Hello and behold it works fine ! then I tried a MMC card and that worked great in my Treo as well !! It looks like this cards is not compatible with all devices !! The product discription does not mention this at all. Now it's going to cost me about $20 buck in restocking fee and shipping with Amazon to return it. I guess the lesson learned is don't buy electronics with Amazon unless you are absolutely sure of what you are getting, even then look around locally so you can try it before buying.
Easy Installation, works great, everything that was advertised about this card is true
this laptop tote was exactly what i was looking for - leather, black, looks stylish, great price. only problem was that my laptop 17.3 screen was too big. it fit very snug in the tote, but there was no room for anything else. if they would make one just like this that would fit my laptop i will defintely buy it - i still have not found a laptop tote bag to fit my laptop.
Even the optical mouse has a good price, the experience was a little disappointment when I opened the postal service little box and the mouse was covered in a translucent plastic bag, I was expecting the mac original box, that made doubt about the originality of it.
The connection to the Garmin is poor, falling out repeatedly. Nor does it aid in connecting to satellites.
I have had my D-80 for over a year,I continue to be impressed by how easy it is to take crystal clear pictures. I suplemented my purchase with the 135mm micro Nicor lens.
...ignore the directions and get 800 speed film and only take pictures outdoors (on BRIGHT AND SUNNY days, and at HIGH NOON). Since its not very well made, you have to be very careful. And it hurts your thumbs to advance the film to the next frame. I like the supersampler better.
The CANON IXUS 75 is an excellent, affordable, and well-rounded camera. Not only does it look attractive, the quality is great. You will be pleased with wonderful pictures taken with this stylish and small camera. It's nice to carry around and since its size is small you can slip it in your pocket until you want to use it. Whether you want to shoot macros, portraits, or landscapes, this camera will do the job well. Also, if you wish to review your pictures you do not need to turn the camera on, you just press a little button for immediate reviewing. The only thing I can say isn't perfect is that in low-light, the pictures don't turn out as good. But the camera does return some good results even for night shots, and the flash can come in handy. Another option is to use a tripod, or set it on a still surface and use the timer-it will make a big difference.Overall, the negative aspects of this camera are easily outweighed by the good things, and I would definitely recommend the Canon IXUS 75 to anyone who wishes to purchase a great new digital camera. If you are looking for a reliable camera to use for easy, everyday use, this is THE digital camera for you.
This keyboard is very slick and the keys have really nice action; however, I use the dvorak layout with this keyboard and was surprised to find that the stems on the bottom of the keys are rectangles (not squares). Thus, not all the keys can be popped and swapped. When I rearranged my keys to suit my layout, I had to turn four keys sideways to make them fit. Even in light of this, this keyboard is by far the nicest and most comfortable I've ever owned.
I had a 10db Radio Shack two way signal booster that the Motorola replaced. I'm prepping for my HDTV that will arrive next week. The Moto is rated to 15db. I found the signal from my Comcast cable box was low, -9db for some channels, 0 for others. I figured a 5db boost would help do the trick without overboosting which can cause signal degredation (overboost can make the image worse).After installing the Moto the signal only increased by 1db from -9 to -8 a whopping 1db difference between the +15db Motorola versus +10db Radio Shack! I'm not sure what happened to the 5db's it was supposed to be over the 10db Radio Shack job. THE GOOD NEWS... the moto booster did improve signal quality over the Radio Shack. Potentially from the newer cables or the booster itself. The problem for me is to many splits. I have only a single cable coming to my house that runs into a Comcast provided 8 way splitter. Imagine -5-7db loss per split. Then one split going to the first floor I have a 3 way splitter to cable box, VCR, and DVR. On second floor another split I have a 4 way splitter which handles cable box, DVR, and Slingbox. I know where six of the eight splits from the Comcast external box go but the other two are a mystery in my house. Hence why I need extra juice coming in and Comcast refuses to boost me since the single cable coming to the house has good signal mind you it splits eight ways and then individuals splitters through the house. At some point, I plan on pulling the single comcast inside to my own box which has a power amplified 8 way that I can manage.TIP FOR COMCAST CABLE BOX USERS. Hold the || pause button on your remote until the "Email" light comes on. Then press the page up button on the remote and it will say "please wait". This will gain you access to see the signal strength screen. You can then flip through the channels using the numeric buttons or changel +/- to see the differences in signal strength between channels. Usually the bad channels you noticed before have weak signals. Pressing the page up will flip through other Comcast screens that won't make sense. Press the "exit" button on the remote to leave the service mode.
I had always used a manual 35mm camera, and wanted to get into digital but did not want my first digital camera to be a really expensive one (since I am learning the digital side and have not yet built enough knowledge to know exactly what I will need in my final, expensive camera yet). I chose this camera based on its price, megapixel count, and ability to switch to a full manual mode. After getting three sets of NiMH batteries and a charger, I have been well satisfied. With an ISO equiv of 100, 200, or 400 and a shutter speed of 1/1000 down to 1/2 and then extended as far as 30 secs with an internal processing stage, I was able to take a still life shot in almost total darkness by setting the camera on a tripod and using f2.9, 30sec exposure. It does love daylight. The digital zoom comes out a bit grainy in low light situations, but with daylight you can zoom all the way out optical and digital and still get good crisp images. I found the flash to be a bit underpowered, which means that closeups are too harshly lit and distant shots dont get enough light. But there are tricks I have learned to use to get super quality flash pics: Back up from the subject and then zoom in a bit rather than zooming out and being physically close to the subject (at too close range, you get harsh flash with uneven flashlense lines on the subject). Also, holding a small piece of tissue over the flash will make really nice pictures because it softens and diffuses the light -- no more shiny spots on foreheads. I really like the ability to choose standard or vibrant color, and the choice of color, b&w, or sepia. The timer works well for eliminating shaky hands even on handheld shots because you are not pushing the shutter manually and can concentrate on a still handhold. The only manual feature it doesn't really do completely is focus. There are settings for 1m and 3m and infinity. The closeup macro and the AF are both autofocus and will need a bit of good lighting in order to lock on. I sometimes shine a bright light at the subject while going to the half-pressed shutter and then turn off the light to actually snap the picture (only works if setting exposure manually - otherwise the extra light will cause the autoexposure to choose the wrong settings). So if you want to experiment and have fun with digital photography and dont want to pay a lot, this is an excellent choice. If you are not that interested in the photography of it, and only want the "soccer mom's point-and-shoot weekender for occasional birthday parties etc" then there are other cameras that are faster to start up, have bigger flash units, and use less battery power. But then they dont have all the settings that this one has for really creative photography on a budget.
I just want to comment on one aspect of this machine:You can play new games on this thing! Now if you have never owned a notebook you might be saying "big deal", but if you have ever tried to play a game (esp 3-d games) on an older notebook you know what I mean - they are slow and the grapics [do not function well].Not so with this baby. A 1.6 GHZ P4 + ATI 7500 Chipset w/32 MB of ram = play anything out there. I have played Aliens vs. Predator 2 on this machine (get a USB joystick!)Now I wouldn't buy this just to play games, but if you are on the road there is no better way to pass those boring hours stuck in your hotel room (and much cheaper than the wet bar).
THE CAMERA IS VERY SMALL AND TAKES GREAT PICTURES. I HAVE HAD IT ABOUT 2 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY USED THE VIDEO MODE A COUPLE OF TIMES, BUT IT SEEMS ALRIGHT. THE BATTERY HAS A LONG LIFE,I HAVE ONLY CHARGED IT ONCE BESIDES THE INITIAL TIME. IT HAS ALOT OF FEATURES AND IS PRETTY EASY TO USE. THE DATE STAMP ONLY WORKS ON THE POST CARD MODE AND AT TIMES THE CAMERA IS ALMOST TOO SMALL TRYING TO ZOOM AND TAKE THE PICTURE. ALL AND ALL A GREAT CAMERA FOR THE PRICE.
The sound on them is very good, and while they might not be completely "noise canceling", they're pretty close. They're also surprisingly compact, and fold up nicely so I can slip them into a jeans pocket.
It arrived well protected, and in excellent conditions, in spite of my initial fears, since I had not seen the state of the display, when I decided to buy it.So far, no complaints. thank you
Received items on 29 Sept 2012, was able to borrow these from our IT shop for my usage last week when I needed to secure the cable. thanks
Not bad, can't beat the price. Took a sec to set up my surround sound. I couldn't set it up for the new LCD tv but I do have a remote for that so it wasn't bought for that reason. Looks and feels like it was bought from the dollar store.
I have owned a set of these speakers for well over 7 years and i have not had 1 problem with them. I bought them and a couple years later my parents bought me a set of bose speakers for the computer and i prefer these speakers to those hands down. I love them and my logitech wave wireless keyboard!
I put a CD of mine that I brought in from home and basically took some time out to ajust the bass and treble which each go from -3 to 3. I had the impression that there was a graphic equalizer on it with 4 settings, but I couldnt find it. I did however find a some sort of bass enhancement switch or something which added an interesting sound when it was on, although it sounded good off as well. The sound was nice for that price range but the projection was a bit soft for a larger room I would think. My opinion, I would definetly think of using it in a smaller bedroom or other small spot or listen to it at closer a range situation.
I looked at all the great reviews of the similar model fromJVC's XV-S65GD..I figured you can't go wrong with a similarproduct...I would of given it 5 stars but the Cheezy remoteneeds a face lift..The Gold finish ..very nice
subject says it all. Sturdy and functional, plenty of space of added items, even an expandable section. slot for your cell phone too.
Be sure of your waistline dimensions when you order this item. The length of the belt should be disclosed so those with mature figures don't order something that has to be worn around the neck.
For some reason - and this isn't the first router or modem I've set up, this thing was just SUPER buggy. It would sporadically work until it sat for a 24hrs. No idea why this is. It did this when it was first set up and again when I moved it. Needless to say, I've taped the cords to their sockets with notes that says do not remove. I would have paid double for my girlfriend and I to have not been pulling our hair out while installing and trying to figure this out. But, it does work. Hopefully it continues to.
Given reasonable light, this DSLR bests all others in overall image quality with its 10.2M sensors and astounding sharpness. The best digital portrait camera in existence.Don't be fooled by the camera's 3.5MP rating--that is non-interpolated--all other digital camera manufactures, including all DSLRs, list only interpolated resolutions as their MP rating. This inflates other cameras' MP rating by a factor of 3 times relative to the SD-9, since they count each Red, Green, and Blue sensor as a sigle "pixel." The SD-9 counts a full set of three sensors, one Red, one Green, and one Blue, as a single "pixel." Foveon.com claims the SD-9's image quality bests film for any given capture area, and approaches medium format film quality for enlargements up to 40 inches. Some report that sharp enlargements up to 8 feet on the long side are possible from the SD-9's interpolated 14MP output files. The camera's software is the best available. The SD-9 always works losslessly, so be sure to compare only RAW mode specs when comparing to other DSLR's operating speed and convenience of workflow.Price is amazingly low for a DSLR with so many sensors, now below [$$$]...Hopefully Amazon.com will match them soon.Not the best DSLR for low light--low light noise is a weakness. Still, can produce very fine low light/night pics with experience.
I owned a 13&quot; Panasonic TV/VCR for about 8 years and loved it so when I decided to get a larger television set I looked around at different brands, but decided to go with Panasonic again since the brand is such good quality.I love this 20&quot; TV/DVD/VCR. It's a great size, and great quality. After this purchase, I believe my loyalty to Panasonic has increased notably. I will most likely purchase Panasonic in the future.
Wanting a multifunction printer that was reasonally priced with photo quality features at the hundred dollar budget price cap I had at the time, led me to the 1210. Having done a web search on this printer yielded very little info to make a confident purchase decision, I went ahead and bought it at retail sale price. I was not dissapointed at the print quality, which is quite good when print is at best setting, with glossy type photo paper used. Although print speed at these settings could reach about 3 minutes for a full page printout, I can tolerate this but others may not. Now for the really good stuff. I have had this baby for about a year now, having already replaced the black print cartridge once but still using the tri-color cart. Sure the thoughtful software kindly reminded me 6 months ago that I should replace it, but ignored it and it still is going.I mostly print out playlists,and regularly printout full color images that don't always take more than half page, and for most non photo printouts I engage FASTDRAFT mode, which is fast and uses a lot less color ink. Being dilligent about using FASTMODE I believe is the reason the ink has lasted so long because the printer defaults to NORMAL print mode after every print job. I think it is amazing the tricolor ink cart has lasted me this long, although I sense it going out any day now. Other than not having any photocard slots, this is a very nice second printer. And lastly, use your own judgement as to when to replace the ink.
I know that these headphones are inexpensive; however, even for the money they are of terrible quality; both in structural ergonomic design and in the actual sound quality. They do not come close to sealing over the ear for a snug fit. Regarding fit, they actually come closer to feeling like they were deliberately designed to fall off! But poor ergonomics are forgivable if the sound quality is there. It is not. My Granddad's record player with a horn speaker sounds on par with these headphones in their scratchiness, lack of range from high to low, and inability to tolerate volume increases. It is as though when wearing these headphones you are a voyeur listening to your neighbor's tv or music through thin apartment walls. They are not clear.I purchased these headphones for my father in law. I spent my budget on my wife this Christmas and was looking for a bargain pair of headphones for her father. I was duped by the rather positive reviews of this product. When I received them in the mail, to my wife's she-grin, I carefully opened the packaging to sample the quality with some music. It was a few days before Christmas; thus too late to actually do anything about it (short of running to the store and getting a different pair), and when I heard the quality, or lack thereof, I was embarrassed to give them to him. I expressed this to my wife and she convinced me to let her wrap them and put it under their tree. I told her the only way I would let that happen was if she told him that she picked them out. I wanted to distance myself as much as possible from the bad decision of their purchase.
I was actually able to buy a refurbished set of these headphones with the baseset for an excellent price. The headphones I owned before these were a very BAD quality set of RCA wireless phones. The range was no more than about 10 feet before static would completely override the sound that you were listening to. When I got these and heard the quality, my jaw hit the floor. You have to understand that with ANY wireless audio device, there's always the chance for interference. The level of interference that I experience while using THESE earphones is probably about .1%. I mean these things sound CLEAR. It has automatic frequency adjusting so when you turn them on, they automatically adjust to the clearest setting possible, then on the right side, there's also a manual setting when you want to tweak it exactly to your level of clarity. The sound compression setting switch seems to give the sound extra bass and a general lift in overall quality. It sounds a bit deeper and vibrant for those that like thickness in their movie listening experience.It charges by simply hanging it on the base set. You have to be SURE to put rechargeable batteries in the headset if you plan on recharging it, otherwise if you put alkaline batteries in the headset and place it on the recharger, you're going to get a big surprise when those batteries overheat from being charged. With rechargeable batteries in it, you just hang it on the stand whenever you're not using them, and they stay charged up all the time.The range is STELLAR. I've walked around every inch of my apt with the headphones on, and never experience ANY static. One time I went outside and downstairs to my UNDERGROUND carport, and I was STILL getting sound! Granted it was static with the sound, but I was shocked that I could still hear the program playing, as when I go down to my car, my cellphone usually has NO BARS by the time I get down there, so to see that I was still getting some sound out of the headset even while being in an underground parking lot made me really respect the engineering involved in making these headphones. I recommend them HIGHLY.
The headphones work great, they have a lot of bass compared to many other earbuds.
I didn't buy this from amazon, you can get this at WALMART for $15, it should be in the CD/DVD section or the movie section.It's sturdy, might work better on carpet floors, cause it could be slippery on hard wood floors.but overall great for putting DVD's on ~ this is perfect for someone who just wants to put DVD's on the shelves for a decent price.NOT for ppl who are looking for the greatest shelf in the world, for $17 or $15 dollars this is what you'll get.
have had a pair of these for years. they are awesome speakers, and sound really good. They also sell a newer version, that is less boxy, called the s300s. I bought the newer ones this summer, and have moved these older ones to the basement. they still work and sound great, and are very affordable. Nice becuase the off-white color makes them blend in, and you forget you even have them in the corners.
I read other reviews of this SD card and they werent to great. I was planning on buying the Sandisk card, but every store is sold out so I went with this. Its perfect! Nothing has gone wrong yet. Im using it in a Kodak 6.1 mp camera and it works great for me. Takes no time at all to save or delete photos! Its a great card, just sorry some people are having trouble with it.
I'm glad I bought this product. Now that all my pictures are backed up onto this hard drive, I don't have to worry about my computer crashing (which it will, soon). I would recommend this product. It's very small--takes up very little space.
They are good headphones for the money. I do find that I have to adjust them as the left side sits a little heavy on my ear and makes my ear sore. Overall they have a great sound and they do what they promised.
Save your money. Pick up a set of headphones on your next plane ride. 100% cheaper, same quality. These things suck.
straightforward ... good cables at a good price. Have never had a problem with these.
To cut straight to the point, you have to be EXTREMELY careful with this external hard drive. It's easy to scratch and also very easy to damage.
these are my favorite headphones right now. they are so comfortable, and i'm very picky and oversensitive so the fact that they don't hurt my ears is a major plus. they really do cancel out most outside sounds, and the sound quality is very good. i've had mine for about two years now, and i will definitely buy these again if my current pair breaks/gets lost/gets eaten by a grue. a good buy and a good price for a great product!
I had always wanted to get into digital photography; but my PC was old, and I didn't want to buy a new one! So when HP introduced their new PS 100 printer, which prints directly from a camera's memory card -- no PC required -- I dove in with both feet first!I purchased this HP PS 100 printer -- along with an Olympus C-700 digital camera -- and I've been very happy. The PS 100 makes bold and beautiful 4" x 6" prints that are every bit as sharp as those from a full-size printer.As an additional convenience, both my camera and printer use DPOF (digital print order format) which allows for one-button printing. I can crop (and select) the photos I want to print on the camera's rear LCD screen -- pop the camera's Smart Media card into the printer -- and then output borderless 4" x 6" photos just by hitting "print" (with no scrolling necessary to find the right shot, since the PS 100 always calls up the DPOF pictures first). What could be easier?With the PS 100, printing photos is so simple -- I now find myself giving away pictures (as gifts) to friends and family (something I had done only on rare occasion before). I've even taken the PS 100 to family gatherings -- where I've handed out photos on the spot (which everyone thought was cool!).The PS 100 uses familiar ink jet cartridges, and is much less expensive to purchase than competing photo printers from Canon, Olympus, and Sony (all of which use a much more expensive dye sublimation technology). The PS also prints a full-size 4" x 6" snapshot, (whereas the others, such as the Canon and the Olympus, make only prints that are quite a bit smaller). The PS 100 is also the only printer in the bunch to accommodate all of the major memory formats (Compact Flash, Smart Media and Memory Stick); something the other printers will do only with an additional PC card adapter.(For those of you more advanced, printing from your PC is an available option with the printer's built in USB connection and supplied software on disc. The 4" x 6" paper size template also transfers over to other applications, like MS Word, enabling one to print documents from the PS 100 on to 4" x 6" note cards; which, for example, I've used to prepare notes for speeches.)The HP PS 100 is the absolute easiest way to get into digital photo printing. And when the next family gathering rolls around -- you won't want to leave home without it!
This is like the best piece of equipment. I have tested it on the Gameboy Color game &quot;Perfect Dark&quot; and in the multiplayer option, you can choose to have a 4-way-dance of people shooting ............. each other. It can also be used for other games. Buy this item. [It can also be used for the Gameboy Printer]
Yes, I've seen the reviews saying the mini isn't worth it when you consider "price per Gig", but who will REALLY store that much music on their MP3 player? Certainly not me.The iPod Mini is a great product - very well designed, easy to use (especially with iTunes), and compact. The main reason I went with a mini vs. the full size iPod was size - much easier to strap this one on using the optional armband and then hit the gym or the beach. Another great product from Apple!
Well the ipod nano is sooooo much money and doesnt even have that many features.Compare it to a sensa.Its about the same size.Thats the only thing they have in common.The sensa is like a ipod nano and video ipod combined !!And the sensa has voice recording,and you can even watch videos u created !!The only other difference is the look. Thats all a nano is good for ,the LOOK.And who sees ur mp3 player anyways,right??You can get an 8 gb sensa with all these feuters for the price of a 4 gb nano!!as the old saying goes,you do the math!!(or commen sense!)
This is the second Microsoft Wireless Mouse I have used. The first one was for work, so I HAD to give it back!! I only had to change the battery once during the year. This is an easy to use product...it takes no time to set up. I highly recommend it!
Purchased this monitor 6 months ago. The monitor was packaged with good cushioning and a strong box - very important if you move alot and have your possessions shipped. The monitor itself presents a clear, bright display. My room over here is poorly lit due to a lack of windows. The display is easily read under these conditions; whether I'm typing a paragraph (such as this review) or watching a DVD movie with my computer. I will definitely purchase another monitor of this model when I have more $$$ so that I can run a dual display system.
Very easy to use and is pretty up to date with its maps. The mp3 player is a nice added feature. I like that it comes with all that you need home charger,car charger,2 mountings,carring case,telescoping pen(for touch screen)and P.C.USB cable for updates.
Often times, the more expensive the product, the better the quality. I have to say I was quite impressed with this set of headphones. I used it for live web streaming (calling play by play for sports) and the audio clarity was very good (even if its only mono). Viewers had no problems hearing my audio even when I had to speak in low tones. The ear piece is not the most comfortable in the world (i was using it for the better part of 8 hours) so if plan on using it for an extended period of time (more than a couple of hours) - give your ears a break but other than that - I was quite happy with the purchase and I would buy it again for a second commentator. Until our budget can afford the every expensive broadcast headphones and mics - this did its job and did it well.
I was soo happy with the purchase I later bought severalfor my clients and as spares.. & Great price!
Like one of the other reviewers, I too was expecting a baby-pink player. Instead, it's like a mauve color that I really didn't dig...so I went out and bought a neon-orange covering for it which also serves as protection.The iTunes software is flawed. I'll buy songs from iTunes, hit "update iPod" like 3 or 4 times, leave the house to get on the train to go to work, and search for the song...and lo and behold, it hasn't been updated to the iPod! Very very disappointing, to say the least! It involves me having to disconnect the player and reconnect it and restart the software for the iPod to truly update.It occasionally restarts and freezes...requiring me to lock-unlock the player, then hold the select and play button down at the same time for 10 seconds, then pray. Knock on wood, it's rebooted ok every single time.Battery life is pretty poo! Eight hours is a myth in my case. I've had mine since early September, and now I'm lucky to get 3 hours without the backlight with the volume halfway up.I love the EQ settings because they really do change the way the music sounds. However, I find you can't appreciate them with the included headphones. My dancehall reggae actually busted out the right channel within 10 minutes of using them. I use Sony inner-ear buds instead (the ones that look like suction cups and cost like $50)It's a wonderful size and seems pretty durable, but I'd strongly recommend an iSkin or some other type of case -- the display will scratch easily and the touchpad will become stained and dirty (though easily cleaned with a cloth dampened with windowcleaner!)Also, I'd suggest you LOCK your player when you throw it into your handbag or pocket -- I've been finding myself sitting in college lectures when all of a sudden I hear a familiar song blasting out of my bag -- all because the headphone jack became loose and re-inserted, which turns on the player, or the touchscreen was lightly touched.
I had nothing but success installing this wireless router. I upgraded from a Lucent Orinocco, which was a pain in the ... in comparison and quite proprietary. Set up was a breeze; the built in wizard worked great, and it was easy to set up the security settings.I connected with ease to the Internet with my desktop, upgraded the firmware (this is the easiest router to upgrade I have ever worked with, including my Linksys DSL router/hub). Next, I took my new Toshiba M2 with built in wireless g adapter and connected. It took me three tries to get the settings to match, but once I did, it worked great! My problem was that my laptop was set up to work with the wifi at work, so I had to create a new network (using the XP Wireless Settings) and match the settings that I had used with the Netgear (I selected WPA). Range is ok, better than the Lucent. My house has a couple of dead zones, but it works in every room, and blows the 802.11b Lucent away for speed. It also works with my VPN client, so I can easily access work files and Outlook. It's like being at my desktop at work!I am not a network novice, but also not an expert. I would rank the netgear 5 stars for novices with easy set up parameters; only if you have a non-standard adapter setting like I do will you have a few setup issues. I did notice two dropped connections in one day, but it quickly reset and reconnected. I suspect either my 2.4 ghz phone or a dead zone in my house. I tried to open up and play a 30 mb video file stored on my work system, it came through reasonably good. Internet connectivity is fast, file transfer is good (I am using DSL and a wifi connection, so I can't be too critical).I would buy again and recomment over the others. It is smaller and more compact than the Linksys, and its setup utility is much simpler. I read the other reviews on the Linksys and the DLink, and I have owned Linksys before, but I trust netgear. (...) well...amazing. (...)
This product mislead me to believe it fit my eTrex Legend. The back piece is not shaped to accommodate the microSD card slot.
The only drawback is the cable is very stiff, and if you need to make any tight bends that is going to be very difficult for you. Other than that, its a great cable.
The D-Link CardBus Adapter is extremely easy to use and a great solution for people, like me, who lack the right port for an internet cable on their laptops!
This worked perfectly out of the box for my new Onxy. Not sure why other Onyx owners may have had problems but I did not. Antenna even works great indoors...2-3 bars. Great price and excellent service. Item arrived a lot quicker than expected. Kudos to Satellite Radio Superstore!
Needed a budget video card for a low-profile system that would run Windows Vista Aero. Plugged this card in, worked right away, loaded the latest Nvidia Vista drivers from Nvidia's website and have no problems so far. One of the few AGP cards I could find for a low-profile system that had enough built-in memory to run Vista Aero.
Best purchase I've made in a while. I get so frustrated with people reading over my shoulder in general. This privacy filter makes your screen look black to other people looking from an angle (on the train, plane, in the office, etc) but clear to you. It is a tiny bit dark for the user but well worth it for me.
I had never used a trackball for any long period of time before using this one. That was because all of the other trackballs that I have tried seem a lit akward to control. The Logitech Cordless Trackman FX Optical Trackball solves this problem by placing the ball between your thumb and fingers allowing you to be able to use either your thumb or your fingers to control the pointer. This made it a lot less akward for me to use than other trackballs, especially for more precise movement.The trackball also has several buttons that can be programmed to perform a variety of tasks. These buttons are placed conveniently and are comfortable to use.The only drawback that I found was I think it could have offered a better method of wrist support.
After purchasing this product and trying unsuccessfully to get a good image of negatives, I did some research. Color negatives have an amber/orange base film. I don't know about all processing programs, but PS Elements 6.0 cannot quite compensate for this apparently. After processing, images were viewable, but by no means quality. Color and contrast just would not match the actual photo, not even close. Obviously, resolution will depend on the camera you use with this product. I haven't tried B&W images yet, I mainly wanted this for color negatives, of which I have lots, but from others B&W is apparently no problem since the film is gray and easy to compensate for. As for the quality of the product, it's ok, but I did have to point my camera straight down because with the camera horizontal the product actually droops at the joint in the middle (which allows you to rotate the negative in front of the lens). Otherwise the negative will actually be below center of the camera view. Also, the negative window is sized smaller than the actual image on the negative so there is some slight inherent cropping. Overall, if you can't use a scanner, for whatever reason, and you have to digitize your negatives, ok, otherwise, just have the images printed and then scan them in. The picture quality and resolution will be much better, and the time involved in processing will be much less.
I bought this camera when the SD300 4.0 MP came out. I was debating between the two and found more reasons to buy this one over the other.1.)Larger LCD screen (trust me, it's MUCH better to be able to see your pictures more clearly without squinting)2.)It was much slimmer and lighter3.)It costed $100 lessSo why settle for something more when all you want is to take nice, decent pictures? If you're going professional you should look at the S series. But if you want a camera you could carry around (in your shirt pocket!)just to hang out with friends or go on a vacation without having to lugg all this equipment with you, this is the perfect camera. I've had it for about 6 months now (I even dropped it once =I) and it's working perfectly.The only drawback is the little flash circles it makes whenever I take a picture while others are flashing. I don't know if that should be a problem.Otherwise, it's the darnest thing!
My wife and I use headphones in a local gym while watching a TV mounted on the equipment. They are inexpensive and work fine for this application. I have not used them with a top notch stereo system.
I use two cameras: a pro Nikon DSLR and a Canon point and shoot for capturing everyday stuff of the kids. I bought this card to the latter. Apart from some minor issues I had with a specific Sandisk CF card and my D200, I have always relied on their pro series (Extreme III and IV) to be reliable and good value. And astonishingly fast. Of course, the BRILLIANT invention of their Plus SD card is the hinge!!! I am so happy when traveling (which is weekly) to NOT have to carry an extra card reader. I just plug it into my MacBook Pro and up pops Aperture, and away I go. I've had the 1GB version of this card for sometime, and the hinge has NEVER broken. It was an awesome idea then and it still is now. Kudos to Sandisk for this awesome innovation!
I was planning on using this in the car with an iTrip but because it is so think it doesn't allow the iTrip to plug in. If you have an iTrip I wouldn't buy it but otherwise its a good protector.
Yap, I am really satisfied with this Wifi-Stick. The coverage with it is really well and it works flawlessly with WinXP & 2000, while you can either use the Windows Wifi-Managing-Software or install the custom CNET one. (Again I tried both, works both nice, though I go for the Windows-included software since I don't need the CNET-Stuff...)The only downside I see is that it's a little bigger than other sticks I've seen, but I don't really care about that, since they're used for kind of stational laptops ;-)...Full recommendation, especially at that price!
I love these cases. They look very nice on my TV stand shelves and have given me back a lot of space. What I don't like is that the DVD covers are a pain to neatly fit inside, as others have mentioned. It ends up with a crease no matter how careful you are. But, I've just recently noticed if you leave them alone for a while it'll flatten out. They seem to be of a good quality too.
This review applys to full sized PDA keyboards. (Palm and Targus) The full sized PDA keyboard, like this one, are usually better than the smaller keyboard (Berlin,etc) because bigger keys are easier to type onto. However, you need to rest the keyboard on a hard flat surface to use it (unlike the mini-keyboards).I got myself a Berlin(brand) keyboard, but it felt too small, so I had to get a Palm(brand) keyboard. The full sized Targus keyboard are gernerally as good as the Palm ones, and cost less.
I bought this thing back in 2007 and it has been the best mp3 I'd ever owned, the reason I am writing this review years later is because you have no idea how I miss it, its sound is the best I've ever heard in any mp3, going through the EQ settings would let me customized it however I want and it also had a "Bass Booster" which you could turn on or off and then change your EQ settings accordingly, after it died I needed an mp3 with more space and the Ipod classic seemed like the best option so I went with it, ipod is nice but the sound is horrible compare to the creative zen, I've wasted so much money on headphones thinking I would get a better sound (since ipods wont let you customize your eq settings) and I am still not satisfy, I know this mp3 is old and its looks are kinda rustic compared to today's standards but trust me that if I could fix it I would still be using it, hopefully creative will make a new version based on this one in the future.
Let me state that the only reason I gave this product 1 star is because it wouldn't let me give it none. This lens is the biggest disappointment. I ordered with the lowest expectations possible. And yet received something that amazed me at how poor the quality is. This lens is useful if you plan to take a camera that takes beautiful images and convert it into a science project pin hole camera. Do not buy this. It's not worth the hassle of sending it back. Plus it will show up a week late as is. The manufacturer should be ashamed. It is useless.
I recently bought the Tiffen 58mm 4-Point Star filter...To be honest, I was wary. I'd never owned any Tiffen filters and from the other reviews on this page, they didn't seem to be of great quality. Well, you know what? My filter arrived in perfect condition and works GREAT, I'm in love with it. Granted, I bought it on Ebay instead of Amazon, but the filter itself seems to be of sound quality.No Star Filter reviews existed on this page when I bought mine, so hopefully this'll help some people out and alleviate any fears! The filter works great and produces a really nice effect, I don't think you'll be disappointed if you're basing your expectations off the original Tiffen images.
The headphones have great sound quality for the value. They look and fit nice. I would recommend purchasing this item.
I bought this router 2 weeks ago, it had a nice price and rebate...I installed it at my home, first in San Diego, CA and then in Guadalajara, Mexico, and after plugging the right cables and making a phone call to my cable company in order to configure the WAN, it has been working really fine...I have a Linksys PCMCIA card working with my two laptops: Dell Inspiron 8000 and HP Pavilion 5470...after configuring it as an infrastructure it has been working fine also.
An absolute must for anyone who owns a Mac! Covers the Mac if it breaks, and gives you phone access to the folks at Apple for tech support. But shop around. I got my plan here on Amazon for $50 less than if I bought it direct from Apple.
This notebook carrier designed to supply high protection for laptops during transport and presents many details for carrying related stuff. Elegant look but, weak handle. It is torn off after a week i used it to carry my 4 lbs laptop.
It was just perfect. I could not be more delighted with this scope. It saved me a great deal of money buying it from you guys, thanks again.
I used these for years and was completely satisfied. If this is what your budget allows then it's a very good choice.
The radio alerts us when a new watch or warning comes even when asleep. With the recent weather it has been very good to have. The tv signal goes out but not this radio. With the battery back up it keeps us up to date.
This is one of the best gifts I ever bought. My mother is 80 years old with very limited hearing. She cannot tolerate the sound of the tv as the noise is distorted. So for years, my father has been reading the captions. For my dad's 87th birthday I got him the TV Ears. Now he can listen to the tv with the captions on. Everyone is happy! He is enjoying his news programs and sporting events. The headset is light weight and it is cordless and easy to manage. The TV Ears are truely a very useful product!
This product has en excellent compatibility with Avhp 5700 DVD, I strongly recommend it.
I have always had trouble keeping headphones in my ear due to the small size of my earhole. You can adjust this headphones just by shaping it with your fingers to fit your ears. I love mine! It has a cool sound to it, plus it's really loud on very low volume. It's simply the best I've ever owned. It also comes with spare earfoams!
I ordered this replacement cartridge two years ago. My wife works from home and prints a fair amount on a daily basis. As well, my kids and I also frequently print maps, homework, etc. etc. Bottom line is that depsite frequent, daily use, this cartridge has performed admirably. Only now, after two years, its finally showing signs of giving-up. But it still works. I just ordered another one to have on-hand when the old one finally dies for good.There are other options to buy less expensive, generic products. But a printer is an appliance that MUST be reliable and provide satisfactory results in my household. That said, I'd rather pay a premium price for a product that has proven to provide LOOOOONG life and crisp print-outs. I can handle $50 every two years.
I bought this GPS unit because my wife was nagging :) me to visit disneyland and hollywood in California. I wanted to drive (from phoenix, az) but concerened that we will get lost.I was very thankful I purchased this unit because I did not expect that California streets and highways are like a maze. With this unit however I was driving like I've been living there for a long time. I was very confident I won't get lost that I deliberately go off-route.Now, I am using it in hunting for our new home. What I do is to save all the addresses of the prospective houses to the GPS unit. Garmin will automatically sort them according to distance so your hunting will be efficient because you will be directed to the nearest point first from your present location.Buy and try it.
I bought this Media Center PC in January 2006 just in time for the Superbowl. I bought it with the HP LC3200N High def tv. The two work beautifully together. Like all DVRs, the Z556 performs quite well at recording programs as well as whole seasons of shows. The hi def tuner is a great addition. All told, the Z556 has been a good replacement for my desktop PC. I waited to write this review until I had several months to appraise the quality of it. Now, for the negatives. I replaced the RAM with 4-1 GB PC3200 sticks. Unfortunately, the 4th RAM position is buried under the DVD burner, so you have to physically remove the burner in order install it. Also, due to media content restrictions, there are very few tv programs that you can back up to DVD. This is true for most PCs that are running Windows XP Media edition. You would be better off with a stand-alone DVD burner for that. On the same note, some commercial DVDs (Fellowship of the Rings) will not play because the DVD is copy protected. Again, this is an issue with Windows. The other complaint I have is that HP does not include drivers for its own line of HDTVs. This makes it somewhat technically difficult to achieve the proper settings for the tv. That being said, given the technology of today, I would say this unit was well worth the money.
Don't take me wrong - this TV is the great product. I use it in the kitchen, as everyone else. The picture is sharper and the colors are truer (in comparison, say, to LTM1755, which I owned briefly). But when I connected it to the old DirecTV receiver, the picture came out extended. So, I had to update the receiver, get cables (because this piece does not come with them), etc. If you want to use it mostly for watching non-HDTV programs in non-wide-screen format - don't get this monitor. Get Sharp instead it's less fussy.
Would not respond to some of the buttons on my Harmony 767 universal remote. Would not control a Game Infinity HDMI switch. Cheaply made; no customer support; returned for refund.
When the 60 GB iPod came out one of my best friends got one and gave me his old 10 GB one for me to become familiarized with it, and thus decide if I really wanted an iPod.After a couple of weeks I was really tempted to get one of the cool-looking black 60 GB myself, but when I was done uploading all of my music into my computer it came to almost 15,000 songs (59.35GB), so I decided to wait for a bigger iPod instead. I'm so glad that I waited!My new 80 GB black iPod arrived today! I've just uploaded all of my music into it (it took me almost three hours to do it), and I love the huge improvements that this new iPod has (especially when compared to my old 10GB one!).I just love the fact that I will finally be able to carry all of my music collection with me, wherever I go! And, that I will be able to find whatever I'm looking for, easier than before (thanks to this iPod's new "search" feature, which works really great!). The screen is so much easier to navigate, and so intuitive! Besides, its sharpness and brightness are really amazing. Even the new ear-phones are quite an improvement over the old ones, they are much more comfortable!I know that it will take me some time to fill the remaining 20 GB in my new iPod. When that happens I will probably be ready for the iPod's succesor. In the meantime, I'm ready to enjoy my gorgeous new iPod!
A fantastic radio at a moderate price. I gave it four stars because you can feel and hear the quality. The handle and mechanism seem very sturdy, and the casing seems very solid too. Though the speaker is small but its loud enough for a pretty big room, but not loud for working at a good distance outside.My one complaint is you cant use the light to see the radio tuner but I suppose this is a mild inconvenience. The solar panel works pretty good I let it charge in my east window for 12hrs on a cloudy day and got 2.5 hrs listing at max volume. So all and all a good personal radio, and a lot cheaper than a Tivoli.
Buy one. I wanted something reliable for fishing and this was it. It's worked for me in a down pour and has spent several nights sitting in freezing cold weather without any problems on my next trip. If your thinking about an outdoor radio or something for the shower, this is the one.
The box work well with Direct TV and wireless network within the house.It cannot establish connection with Hughes Network Satellite Internet.It did not state clearly on the box, otherwise it works very well.
The stool feels very sturdy. I bought it to pack along on photowalks. It folds up compactly and is not difficult to carry along.The only concern I have are the plastic parts. They feel pretty sturdy, but let's see how well they hold up. I am afraid that in cold weather they may become brittle.
I've been waiting for the new Palm m505 for the longest time. Imagine, a color Palm the size of the Palm V? It's what every Palm V owner dreamed of. Well, that dream became a reality, but in the process, some issues ultimately downgrade my rating to 4 stars.First, the good: the shape of the unit is nice. You have the slightly altered shape of the Palm V (it's shorter in height, but a tad deeper, most likely to accomodate for the color screen) that just looks so cool... It's a little heavier than the old Palm V, but that's expected. It fits very well in your hand.The new Secure Digital (SD) and MulitMedia Card (MMC) expansion is welcome. Granted, there are only a few cards out there, but at least Palm finally noticed that this kind of expansion was necessary.I like the fact that Palm added a vibrating alarm to the unit. Granted, it's not earth shaking, but it's a great alternative to an incessant beep.Speedwise, the Palm is fast with the new 33 MHz processor. It's a tad faster than the Palm V.Now onto the bad: Well, it's not exactly bad, but these are issues that will be a problem to some people, and it's only fair that I bring them up so you can make a smart purchasing decision.The screen: The screen is a TFT reflective screen. This means that with direct sunlight, the screen gets brighter. So if you're in a dark room, you'll need the sidelight (yep, sidelight, not a backlight). Without the sidelight in a dimly lit room, you couldn't tell if this unit was color or not.I have no problem with using the sidelight, and with the sidelight on it gives, to me, a clear view of the screen. Yep, it does drain battery life, but without the sidelight on, the Palm has an impressive battery life, so I take it as a good trade-off. The problem I have with the whole screen issue is that there's no way for me to adjust the brightness of it. Some people like bright screens, but if the sidelight isn't bright for you, you're not going to like this unit. I hope Palm makes a software update so that users can adjust the brightness of the sidelight to accomodate people who like bright and vivid colors. It just makes sense to me.The "universal connector": You'll understand why I put that phrase in quotes in a bit. Palm had to redesign their connector to accomodate true USB support, so they make a new "universal connector." Bad news is none of your old Palm peripherals will work with this thing. You see the irony right now?The stylus holder: If you're left handed, you might want to turn away right now. Palm had to make the Stylus Holder on the left side slimmer (to accomodate the new hardware), so you can't put the stylus on the left hand side. You can put the flip cover on, but not the stylus. As of this review, Palm hasn't made plans for creating a left handed stylus.That's about it. It's a good unit, don't get me wrong, but there are just a couple of issues there that doesn't warrant a perfect review. My suggestion: If you've always wanted a color PDA with an expansion slot, and have not been introduced to a Handspring Prism or Palm IIIc, get this unit. Hey, you others might like it, but don't say I didn't warn you...
Product failed(beeping) after being plugged in for 30 minutes. I returned product for credit. I am replacing it with the Panamax surge protector.
Very sturdy and strong housing. Impedence matching so you don't blow out your amp. Comes with a lot of stickers to label each zone. No complaints with this product. Certainly good bang for the buck.
I live in a small apartment, and I needed something over which to play classical radio (FM) and my iPod. While I don't have too much to add to what most people have said, I'd like to mention a few things to people who might be considering purchasing this radio.I'd have to say that CNET's very positive review of this radio (and a Bose/Cambridge Soundworks comparo)was my primary reason for choosing Cambridge Soundworks. Those CNET people are seriously picky!! Search that website and read for yourself.I don't see the necessity for the iPod version of this radio... i got the 730 and plugged my 5th gen 60GB into the front aux port. There's also a rear aux port if you want to plug something in more permanently and don't care to have access to the plug itself. If you use the equalizer settings on your iPod, make sure you turn those OFF when you pipe music from the iPod to the radio. I forgot that I had the equalizer settings changed in my iPod and was initially very disappointed, because I had the iPod equalizer set to sound good in my Honda. After a brief panic, I figured out that turning the equalizer OFF solved the problem entirely... I've never been so happy to learn that the problem was with the moron behind the remote control, and not the radio itself! :-)This radio was purchased during a pre-Christmas sale, and cost $150 (and free shipping!!). A steal and a half. Keep your eyes peeled for sales... Cambridge DOES have sales, and savings are impressive.I listened to this head-to-head with my grandmother's Bose Wave radio. The Bose Wave II radio costs $350 directly from Bose. The Bose sounded DIFFERENT from this radio... posssssssibly better, but you could definitely hear a difference. If you've got seriously golden ears, and are a die-hard audiophile, you may want to listen to these side by side and determine for yourself which you would prefer. I use the Bose Quiet Comfort II earphones, and I'm a fan of Bose.I have good ears... I've played in a symphony, I listen to music a LOT. I appreciate good sound... but I know there are more discerning ears than mine. For everyone else, especially anyone who thinks the price tag difference is significant enough to affect your choice, there isn't another radio on the market that combines this quality with such great value.Congratulations on reading the reviews... I hope you enjoy your radio as much as I am already enjoying mine!
Great Camera! I have Windows ME (which I hate! but that's another story) and the camera plugs right into my USB and I can download the photos instantly!! Windows ME reads the camera as an extra drive so you can copy and paste or delete off the smart card from your computer. Amazing feature. Great photos! Pretty good zoom function too. Digital zoom (9x) is good, not great, but good. I don't like the fact that it does not remember your settings when you turn it off. You have to reset them (ISO, flash,no-flash,red eye reduction etc)all over again when you turn the camera back on. Lastly the batteries [are bad]...I recommend rechargeables. Overall I am very happy with this camera and you can't beat the price for what you get.
I bought this iron for my wife because she was always fighting with the cord on our other iron, boy am I glad I did!! The iron does exactly as described, irons easy and smooth and I found the settings to be very accurate. I wear a lot of very heavy material wrangler type shirts and pants and it handles them just fine and with no cord to get in the way. Even I can make my shirts look great and that's saying something. By the way, shipping was extremely fast also. Thanks!!
This cable has seen much service, not just sitting plugged in at home but has seen some extensive travel with my Mac and external HD. I have not had any problems with it. Will buy again when the need arrives.
This is the best coffeemaker I absolutely love it. My only problem I have to remember to unplug so it isn't left on. The coffee is very hot but I like it that way.
I have used a Valentine unit for years and been very happy with its performance but needing a unit for a second car decided to opt for the much cheaper Beltronics RX65 radar detector. I found that in terms of Ka band detection it was mediocre at best and provided about 1/3 the distance that the Valentine provides at various speed metering locations in the area.Worse though is the units false laser alerts that go on continuously whenever I drive toward the sun early or late in the day - i.e. commute hours. The only fix is to turn the unit off.This is really a terrible value and a waste of money.
I agree with the other people writting reviews. Whoever said that iomega had the worst packaging choice, I agrre with them. It took me 15 minutes to get into the packaging without harming the drive. Oh well, after that it was no problem. I have to dell desktops. It worked just fine (as expected). It is however extremely noisy. Sounds like it's trying to [hurt]your disk, but dont worry, it wont. Ok thats all..
it was here speedy and it was exactly what i needed for my new flatscreen! id buy another one if i had another tv lol!
This is a good product at a very reasonable cost and makes it easy to create a cost-effective external backup drive. Everything necessary comes in the box. All you have to do is plug the IDE interface and power connectors into your hard drive, slide the drive into the enclosure, secure it with the screws (and screwdriver) supplied, plug in the power supply and USB cables, turn it on with the handy on-off switch, and plug the USB connector into your PC's USB 2.0 port. Windows recognizes the drive right away, but if the disk is new you will of course have to create a partition and format it. The only minor difficulty I had was making the short IDE cable and connector fit into the enclosure easily. As I take my laptop back and forth between two homes, I decided to keep the cardboard box the unit came in for transporting it, with the cables, stand and power supply.
When I originally bought this item I was thoroughly pleased with its ease of use, generous screen size and scroll wheel but within a month the unit ceased to work.I contacted Creative Labs and they gave me an RMA. I sent the RMA back to them and then heard nothing from them anymore. Then I contacted them again and they created a new RMA and then sent me to fill this one out. I did and when they received it they claimed it was past the expiration date. I explained to them that this second RMA was necessary only because the first one wasn't processed but they would have none of it. As of right now they have both my defunct mp3 player and no replacement in sight.DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT BUY FROM CREATIVE.Their customer service is atrocious and the mp3 player is flimsy in spite of appearing otherwise.ADDED ON MARCH 17TH --- 2005.Still nothing from Creative. Worst company ever.ADDED ON NOVEMBER 12THStill nothing from Creative. Are they the worst company ever? Well...there is Enron. But Creative isn't far behind.
$10 shipping for a 3' cable? Are you kidding? Put it in an envelope and put a 1st class stamp on it. There's your shipping charge. Shame on L-com Connectivity Products for pricing this cable at $5 and hoping that nobody notices the shipping charge. If the cable really costs ~$14 then price it as such. But then, of course, nobody would spend the money for a bit of mass-produced junk like this that has an actual cost-to-manufacture of about a nickel.
I put this right under my video card, and there is a noticeable difference in the frame rate quality of my games. it's cheap and works, and barely makes any noise
Like it , good quality for a price. Would recommend it to anyone. Not too thick, perfect to run four speakers and sub at the same time. Quality of the sound is awesome .
I do my listening at home via our (small) living room home theater type rig and a while back I realized how unsatisfying my Infinity 5-way system was to me - specifically the two front speakers for regular stereo. I upgraded my receiver to a decent Sony unit and replaced the Infinity spkrs with a pair of 141's. I am fairly knowledgeable about electronics and audio products and I'm aware of the drawbacks to some Bose products such as the weak construct of some of their overpriced NR headphones and the inherent flaw in the direct/reflecting speaker theory. [Reflecting off what? A flat wall on one side and a heavy fabric curtain on the other? Result: unbalanced sound, unless one designs the room around the speakers.]These are budget speakers. However, instead of a 3rd rate tweeter/woofer config, Bose opted for a single 4.5" fullrange driver in the 141 and that's the beauty - and the limitation - to this speaker. The mids and highs are abundant and crisp, with even frequency response from lower mids on up, and a particular intangible smoothness, that "Bose sound" that one expects from speakers costing a great deal more.OK, what about the bass? As stand-alone bookshelf speakers these might do quite well provided you have a graphic EQ either in the hardware of your rig or in your playback software (Winamp, etc) - I can't report since I haven't used them in that function. However with a subwoofer (passive Infinity) the overall sound is, above all, pleasing. I listen to music and great deal more than I used to and every time I play a track I notice how much I enjoy the flavor of the sound. Movies, TV and other video are also enhanced and sooner or later I'll need a 3rd unit to use as my center speaker (where the hell am I gonna find a single Bose 141?).One negative reviewer points out that these are no match for a $1000 set of speakers from a reputable manufacturer. To that, I can add: the sun will rise in the east tomorrow. I will note that the price I'm seeing online new - $199 at Amazon - is a bit nuts for such a basic speaker. I bought these used off Craigs for a ridiculously low price, but I'd recommend them in the $75-$100 range which is easy to find.I listen more. I'm listening now. Isn't that what it's all about?
Amazon features this incredibly affordable and silver slick combo. It takes little space and serves us very well. I have told friends about this one.
I got these a few months ago.. Still going strong. These are loud and have a lot of crisp bass. I was running an analog stereo speaker system before on my PS3 and then I hooked up the optical to the 5500 system; the sound was hands down the best sound ever heard (next to Bose). I use these on my main TV to run Bluerays/DVDs/games off of my PS3. It cannot get much better than this.The price has gone up since I got them.. They were 188 bucks on Amazon when I got them.
The Memorex Flash Drive has done wonders for me. It arrived so quickly. No need to carry floppy disks from location to location. Plug n go. Having fun with it.
Works well. My battery seems to last pretty long from each charge. However, it broke after about 1 year of use and I've never had any problems with previous chargers from using it for that long.
Thank you for having the batteries AND the charger for my Sony!!! I KNOW it's outdated. I know it's so far past it's time, but I LOVE this camera! I love the ability to slip a disk out and slip it into the computer bay and have pictures instantly! I have an updated "digital", but still use the Sony more. Thank you for allowing just a little more time with it before even the batteries disappear!!!
I bought this for our receptionist at work based on our telecom provider's recommendation. It didn't work right and didn't even fit on the phones we use.I ended up returning it and buying a polycom EHS adapter from Jabra instead. It's basically a cord that connects to the headset base and the phone that allows you to pick up calls from your headset without having to rely on a clunky mechanical lifter. Much better, and easier solution.
Great modem for the price.Although its now technically &#34;obsolete&#34;, It's fine for my needs.Works great with most wireless routers.
This 19 inch LCD is by far the best LCD of its size that I have seen. It is bright (450 nits) and has a crisp and deep contrast (800:1). I don't use the speakers in the monitor since I have a 5.1 surround sound system, so I can't comment on those. At 1280x1024 resolution, everything looks great, including games. You pay more for this monitor than the average LCD, but the picture quality is definitely worth it.Amazon had the BEST price anywhere, and 2-day delivery service was reasonably priced.
I am very happy with my camera but I am having a problem with the computer reading the camera for photo imaging. I have the imaging software on my home and work computer but they both say that it cannnot read the camera. I have check everything but it still will not work. Can you help with my problem? Thank you.
This machine is great. I've been SLOWLY scanning my old photos for years now. It is a tedious boring project that is no fun at all. Until I got this item, being able to put items of 4X6 or smaller in groups of 24 prints at a time is so great. It changed the slow tedious project into a smooth and quick process!! The scans are great and I can now finally finish my project in a fraction of the time!!If you have tons of old photos you've been wanting to scan but dispaired of the time it would take to do it GET THIS SCANNER!
VERY DISAPPOINTING. I GAVE IT AS A PRESENT AND NOW FEEL LIKE A CHEAP *******. SHOP ANOTHER BRAND.
i bought it used, just 2 bucks and i got a great product. its easy to use and carry everywhere. it works perfectly with my dell axim x5.you can write even if its connectet to the usb data cable. i love it!
Update: 02-26-2010 Still the best KVM for the price! Tip if you want to turn it into an IP KVM you can hookup an adapter like the one made by BlackBox which will take the master input and redirect it to an ethernet cable which can be viewed over the internet. You will this KVM is a LOT of IT shops for a reason - it works! We just installed some Advocent IP KVM's at work but they cost $500? Then all the cables are proprietary at a cost of $75 each!I work in the computer industry. I have a cybex (now Advocent) personal 4 port KVM at home. I was ordering parts at newegg and the ratings on this KVM were off the charts, and they sell probably 20 different brands. My old cybex kvm set the bar very very high - not having one problem - lost mouse, frozen or blank screen in the 10 years that I owned it. I looked at cybex/advocent but the price was off the carts for an 8 port ~ $600! At new egg IT pros said it was the best kvm they ever used.I have been using it where I work in R&D; 8 hours a day. I bought it becasue my existing 4 port kvm constantly did weird things, mouse stops working, certain computers the keyboard would not work on certain ports, etc. Since I installed the new IOGEAR 8 port 5 weeks ago I have had zero problems.Also, newegg wanted $50 just for shipping so I went to amazon and bought it.*** BEST KVM I HAVE EVER USED AND REPRESENTS AN UNBELIVABLY LOW PRICE. ***Also, the vendor did a great job with packing and the item was new - not someone else's return.MOLDED CABLES:comes with ~ 4 10 foot cables2 - 6' and 2 - 4'Also, the video quality is perfect on all cables even the 10' - some 10' cables like on my old setup the screen is a little blurred and the colors are faded.Don't take my word for it go to newegg's site and read the reviews - but order it on amazon to save on shipping and get the 10' cables at no extra charge.CONS:1. The beep is very annoying and cannot be turned off. I will take it apart and put electrical tape over it to hush it up.2. blinding led blue light on front to show it is on (I put white tape over it to dim it.)PROS:can be controlled by keyboard by pressing ctrl twice to bring up the On Screen Display (OSD) and then press F5 and type a name for the computer at that port. Or press the button manually - there is one button for each port with two lights. You don't need to read the manual and it comes with a reset button on the front panel - very valuable if you have ever had a problem pc lock up the kvm.Includes a standard 9v? external power adapter - which so far I have not needed!10' cables let you put it under your monitor where you can easily push the buttons - if you buy velcro cable straps you can tidy things up a bit.Heavy - weights ~ 20 pounds and the case is made of metal! Very solid quality construction and CAN BE RACK MOUNTED IN A SERVER RACK - comes with all necessary hardware.I DON'T KNOW OF ANY OTHER COMPANY THAT EVEN COMES CLOSE THE THE QUALITY AND RELIABLITY OF THIS KVM. I have NEVER been so satisified with a product which for me is a tool I rely on to get my job done.
Let me start by saying I have never liked Canon printer products or canon products in general.With that said I decided to upgrade to a Dell PC recently. I did mot want to install my old SCSI scanner so thought I would get a new USB 2.0 scanner.The Canon caught my because it was so thin and USB powered. After reading the reviews here I thouht what the heck and give it a try.The reviewes here were right. For $50 you are getting a great scanner. The scan quality is good and the drivers are excellent. No power supply and thin make it great!!!Only complaint is the ARCSOFT PhotoStudio. The images look really grainy when they display in this program. I thought I had bought a lemon at first. After I saved the image and brought them up in a differen program I realized the flaw was in the software.I will switch to PainTShop or PaperPort.
I bought the Garmin 360 because a friend had the 350 and loved it. The 360's preset maps were worthless and I couldn't justify spending more money for maps. Roads that have been around for over 10 years didn't show up so the directions i got were very round-about. The bluetooth worked great if you were parked, but talking while driving was next to impossible. I returned my unit and since then there have certainly been times that I wish I had it as I drove aimlessly through Greesboro, NC. So for now I will use MapQuest and hope I don't get lost.
In June 1999, I decided to buy a small computer. The small Casio organizer managed 80% of my information needs, and the remaining 20% comprised of databank, and spreadsheet was to be covered by the new machine. I had heard about Palm hand-held, but at that time it was not so common to see Palm hand-held advertised aside keyboards. As for me, a keyboard was a must. I began reading about Psion series 5 which seemed to be the (incarnation) materialization of what I figured out to be a handheld computer. Those readings showed me some evidences. For example, that Psion had a poor service. That the series 5 had some quality problems, namely with peeling. That Psion was backed up by a crowd of skilled and enthusiastic program developers. In fact just to mention one, Pascal Nicolas, wrote more than 150 useful freewares, including the ubiquitous Macro 5. With the launching of the Psion 5mx, which sports 16 MB of RAM, I thought the quality problems were things of the past and had finally been overcome. So I bought one. The Email synchronization never worked properly. After installation, messages came in double. After the suggested upgrade, I could not get any message into Psion. Reading news groups, I learned that lots of other users had the same problem. I contacted Psion support to solve the problem; however, whatever I did never worked. One month after the purchase, I noticed that in the most used keys the inscriptions began to fade and some time later, I had to punch twice or three times the key to get accented letters. One month before the warranty ended, it stopped working. At 21:30, I entered some data. One hour later, when I turned it on, without any drop nor any misuse, only horizontal lines were shown on the screen. No readable character. Whatever I did to have it back to life: soft reset, hard reset, new batteries, was in vain. My Psion was there. Dead. I came to know that the same problem(horizontal lines on the screen) appeared in many Psion series 5mx machines in Malaysia. They said that it cost about $250.00 to fix it and there was no warranty that the problem would not reaper. I was traveling on vacation when all that happened and when I finally got home, with less than a month for the warranty to expire, with all the bureaucracy to send it from Brazil to the US, where I had bought it, I decided to bail out from the Psion platform. Now, I own a Visor Platinum. It is heavier than the 5 oz which (that) I consider the upper limit to carry in my pocket shirt, but now I do not have to carry the Casio Organizer plus the Psion. Only the Visor. Now, with the experience in both worlds, I learned the importance of the shape of a handheld in our daily life. In my point of view, the basic rule for a handheld computer is: it must be with you wherever you are. To fulfill this rule, it must be small and light with long battery life. A handheld computer may be fully featured, have excellent programs, but if it is not with you at the moment you need it, it does not help. If the alarm goes off, it must be near you, not in the next room, or where you probably would not hear its sound.Psion, with its bigger screen and bolder RAM, has better programs than Palm because programmers have more freedom to program considering both space in RAM and space in screen. The 12.5 oz of Psion renders it inadequate to carry in your pocket shirt. The 7.5 inches length makes it impossible to hold with the left hand and type in with the right hand. If you do so, you will end up dropping it on the floor. Psion requires a horizontal platform for you to type. You can not have a platform in those boring moments while you are waiting in line or waiting for your flight at the airport, or waiting while somebody else is shopping. Those moments are perfect for maintenance of scheduled appointments, transfer of subjects from the Memo area to the proper one. What used to be boring moments turn into leisure time. With Psion, this is practically impossible due to size and weight limitations. To close this review I would say that if you do not think that the handheld must be with you all the time, you do not mind the extra weight and size, dependability is not so important to you, specially when the end of the warranty period approaches, the Psion 5 mx is the machine to go for. If you think as I do, either Visor or Palm is the way to go (plus a keyboard for extensive entries).
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
What more can I say. The printer does what I want it to do. I DO NOT print photos with this printer. It is my general purpose home printer. It is very fast and 'seems' to sip the ink. The printer's internal webpage currently gives me a Total Page Count of 413 and I have 60% Black Ink Level and 50% Color Ink Level with included cartridges.I installed the printer in my garage to free up my office desk space. (Office space recently shrank due to 95% of room being converted to a play room. Bah. ;-)The 6980 worked good on my Windows XP PC using a Linksys wireless router with no security. (Yes... I ran it with no security. I played with MAC filter security and the 6980 worked but I don't think that's very good security.)I recently installed Windows Vista and couldn't believe it when Vista auto-configured the printer's wireless connection. Recently, I enabled WPA2-AES security on my router. So, I connected the 6980 to my Linksys router with a Cat5 cable and accessed its "website" tool via the printer's new LAN IP. No problems. I configured its Wireless Network settings to use WPA2-AES and gave it the Passphrase I setup earlier on my router. After disconnecting the Cat5 cable, I refreshed Vista's Printer control panel and the printer re-appeared. I typed in its wireless IP in Internet Explorer and its internal website popped right up! I was very happy.NOTE: The IP for the printer is different depending on whether it is connected via Wireless or Cat5 cable. At least it was for me. Check your OS's printer control panel to discover the IP. If anything in this review doesn't happen for you... you may want to read the Network Guide and Setup Guide located here:[...](Yes, the printer will make your cheapy pressboard desk wobble/vibrate while it prints. But you didn't buy a wireless printer to put it on your desk!)PRINTER REVIEWEDHP Deskjet 6980 Color Printer (C8969A#B1H)
This is a very handy flash drive, it also comes with a little (about 5cm) strap. The cap that comes off of the port can be placed at the end of the flash drive. I have not encountered any problems with this drive so far.
I have a cannon printer and this is the best ink to use for it. Never any problems and is of high quality
came as advertised and at a good price came on time also These are much less expemsive than we see in retail stores
As always, great quality cables from Tripp Lite. Don't go cheap on your NIC cables, tracking down a cable problem can be very tedious and unnecessary. These are top quality and well shielded CAT6 cables. Gauge of wire is substantial.
It sorta does what you want. For under $15 I guess it is okay. Nothing special, nothing wrong though.
Fits very snug around my macbook pro (With a speck see-thru case). There is no room for it to move around inside and nothing to scratch the case like tags ect. inside. It is snug enough that it would still fit well without the speck case on. The zipper is well designed NOT to scratch the case. I recommend the case for anyone with a MBP.
Real Simple, it's a great design, easy to put together and snap in place. Seems like real good quality leather. Shoulder harness has good padding. But it's not meant to be a protective case, it is what it says it is and a carrying harness. Buttons are easy to get to, easy to pick up and go.
I am loving this lens, it works very well for what I am doing with it. Great nature, flower and even kid shots. On occasion the AF can be too slow for high action shots, but most of the time it's just fine. Highly recommended for any amateur getting into photography.
I had a similar case with bass sound, which did not come sufficiently good from str-de485. I used a subwoofer and adjusted the surround sound levels with the available controls on the amplifier/receiver; it improved a lot. This is a good product with a low price, especially for home usage. 80 watts is more than sufficient to shake the windows.
I just finished using this tripod on a windy day, uneven ground, with a 200mm Canon L-series F/2.8 lens (somewhat heavy) using a standard camera mount (not mounted on the lens, which would have offered even more stability). The tripod worked beautifully. This is the kind of tripod you use around the house or throw in the car trunk, but not for long hikes. It lets you do anything you would want to do with a tripod except hike with it.
I purchased this projector over a year ago for business. It has traveled all over the U.S. with me for the past year, being used 2 or 3 times per week for an average of 5-6 hours at a time. I have not had any problems, and I have even started using it for watching movies on an outdoor screen that I built in my yard this summer. The kids love the "drive-in" movie nights, and the picture is bright and superb when hooked up to our upconverting dvd player. Low cost, (relatively), durable with great quality. This is my 3rd different projector in 4 years, and so far has proven to be the best yet.
I really liked a really cool feature on this camera. The viewfinder contains a crossbar which should be placed at the object you want to focus. Then you can depress the shutter button slightly and move the camera - it would not refocus. Very useful if the objects of interest are not at the centre of your photograph.Quartz date printing is good. No accessories are provided, you'll have to buy the case, batteries and film yourself.I'd recommend this camera if all you need is point-and-shoot with reasonable zoom.
I have owned this unit for six months now and am very pleased with it. The speakers produce very decent sound that can be heard several rooms away if you wish. The unit is very portable and I use it in several different rooms in the house. Obviously, the IM510 will never replace a stereo, but it serves its purpose very well. Insertion of the player is a little wobbly, but not much of a problem. I love the fact that it charges the Sansa as well. The price is excellent for the value.
I gave this to a friend for Christmas because I have one just like it and have enjoyed it. It has a great sound system.
The cheap cardboard packaging had me a little concerned when it arrived, but it was more than adequate to have it arrive in perfect shape and working order. Plus, the product went WAY beyond my expectations (does everything I wanted and much more), especially for the price!
I bouth one a few months back, my idea was to use this as a CarPC. The idea is to use software such as "Road Runner" to play my MP3, Videos, and function as a car navigation system. As an added bonus I can remove the Samsung Q1 from my car and cary it with me on trips, around the house, or in the yard with my WiFi network. Some say that the UMPC is not very usefull yet I have found many uses. I think these PCs will become more popular as the prices come down. I looked at other models of UMPC and found this models had the best bang for your buck.
These earphones are EXCELLENT while riding the Harley-Davidson. The fit is very comfortable and all outside noises are blocked out completely. The sound quality in all frequency ranges is incredible. I recommend these earphones 100%..............
It's amazing how much we've used these little drives. I purchased two in preparation for transferring files from old pc to new and that turned out to just be the start. They're used just about every day and never had the slightest glitch. Completely compatible with 3 pc's they're used on, blazing fast transfers, no corruption or loss of data. Great service as always from Amazon as well.
Neat, clean lines; terrific clarity, good sound and fits in small places. I really like this TV.
This is my first GPS and I found the Garmin C530 very easy to use and set up right out of the box. I have not had it that long and have mostly used it to get to places I already knew where I was going to get a feel for the unit or places that I had some idea on how to get to but was not fully confident of. Except for choosing some routes that I have found over the years to be slightly longer than others when leaving our house to go somewhere, it has gotten me where I wanted to go in a fairly direct route. This past weekend I did have to go to a town in a different part of the state and to an address I did not know how to get to and it worked like a charm and took me the way I would have expected.The biggest issue I have is being able to select detours. The unit does make re-calculations quickly, but I found that it would first try to make me go in a circle to get back to the route it had initially determined that I should take. Based on my experience to date, having used it as I have, I would recommend this unit to someone looking for an easy to use, but accurate GPS unit and I would not hesitate to purchase the same unit again if I needed to.
I was hesistant to pay specialty cables, but the switch won't work corectly without them. The switch works great with the cables. No complaints.
For the price, the value is a good purchase. The sound quality, the noise canceling and the overall quality if very good. The comfort is not great but relatively comfortable. I can recommend these for the airplane traveler.
These earbuds are great. I finally have some bass coming out of my i-pod! I listen to rock mostly, and you can get a great "attack" of the kick drum and bass guitar without sacrificing the quality of the vocals or electric/acoustic guitar. All this without adjusting the EQ! The volume capability is fantastic, capable of maintaining an excellent sound well passed what is comfortable to listen to. No distortion at high volumes, but still accurate sounding at medium and low volumes. The three sizes of rubber covers for the buds helps too, and nearly extinguishes all outside noise. (i did the dishes while listening at a reasonable level and couldn't hear the water or dishes clink around.) I am very satisfied!
I bought this CD player because of its price and what came with it. I figured 'Hey, a CD player, headphones and mini-speakers, not too bad'. Well, turns out I was only half right. While the CD players works fine, it tends to skip a lot. My other CD player had an anti-skip protector, which protected it from the biggest of hits. I could punch it and it wouldn't skip. This one, I tap it and it skips. Although not a major detail, it can become a minor nuisance if your one for listening to music while you walk or jog. Secondly, the mini-speakers. The sound quality is fairly good for speakers of that size, although it sounds a bit tinny at times and you can lose some of the song because you can't hear it. If you turn the volume up, though, it sounds fine. It's loud enough to hear, but doesn't get loud enough to disturb others. They're good for a place where you can't use a stereo system, can't wear headphones, or don't want to wear headphones.Speaking of the headphones, they have excellent sound quality and I only have one complaint. They rattle a lot when you pick them up. A very minor detail and doesn't affect listening at all. Just something I noticed.This package is great for the price, but don't buy it if you're going to use it for activities. Unless you wanna hold it in your hand. In that case, be my guest. Also, the mini-speakers are a nifty little item, but as of now, I can't think of a good purpose for them aside from using them while you shower.Final Review:Pros-Great price for the packageIncludes all you need to get startedMini-speakers are a novel ideaHeadphones includedCons-Tends to skip a lot with the leat bit of touchingMini-speakers don't have the best sound quality availableHeadphones rattle when touched (Minor detail)Grade - B-
I didn't realize why everyone was crazy about the ipod nano until I got it.it small size is portable and convenient.it stores 2gb worth of music (500 songs).I only stored 55 songs so far.you don't have to carry your cds anymore. everything fits on ipod.if you think you need more than 500 songs then get ipod nano 4gb, it's only $50 more.amazon has the best deals on ipods. this is coming from a bargain hunter.
I love these Cannon PowerShot cameras. This is my second one and it doesn't disappoint. The clarity of the pictures is phenomenal. I have several other brands of digital cameras and nothing compares.
Elinchrom has made again a perfect product. The reflector fits firmly to the light, no accidental slipping off and the scrim's are thick and durable, instead of flimsy and breakable. If you are like me and you tend to be a bit tough on things this is your product!Don't hesitate, buy it!!!!
I bought this lens to replace my Canon 28-105mm 3.5-4.5 II USM lens. I may have made a mistake. The 28-105mm is a handy lens if you don't need wide shots, which I don't. On my T2i it gives 45-168mm (approx), which is normal to a bit long. The 17-85mm seems to provide a more useful, carry around, every day range at 27-136mm. Plus it has IS.The problem I have is with the lens's weight. It is both bulkier and heavier than the 28-105mm. I know it's bulkier because it's wider (17mm vs 28mm), but the weight issue bothers me. It makes my T2i lens-heavy. The 28-105mm, on the other hand, balances nicely with the body. This lens is also longer and wider physically. I can understand it being wider, but if, focally, it's a shorter lens, shouldn't the lens itself be shorter?I use a hand strap and I can't see myself lugging this thing around for several hours of shooting.Bottom line: I bought the lens for the IS and the wider bottom end, but it weighs too much. I'm pretty sure you'll find this on ebay shortly.Edit: 12/19/11 - LENS CREEP! I carry my camera on a wrist strap and this lens creeps out. I wanted to give this thing another shot, but the lens creep thing is a deal breaker.
I have used this card in a Panasonic DMC-TZ5 and also in an Edirol RO9-HR audio recorder. It works fine with no problems. I record HD 720p video with the TZ5 and the memory card works flawlessly with no hiccups. I've been using it for about 6 months in the camera and about 2 months in the audio recorder.
The Belkin router works great. I wanted a network that was easy to set up and Belkin did just that. I swear I had it set up in 3 minutes. I also bought a wireless notebook card and 2 PCI cards. All of them were easy to install, although if you have a computer far away from the router, you will have trouble. One computer with the PCI card can't hook up to the internet because it it too far away. I think there are ways to fix that. As for internet speed, it's really fast.The one problem is that it is very hard to netwok 2 computers together so I can access the hardrive of one computer from the other. I don't know if it's like that for all wireless networks or just belkin. Also I don't know what everyone is talking about Belkin pop-ups happening all the time. I have never encountered a Belkin related pop-up.Otherwise Belkin provides fast internet speeds and easy set up thats well worth your money. I highly recommend it.
From the time I opened the box to the time it was operating was less than 5 minutes. It only took that long because I had to go find a screwdriver to secure the HD to the casing. The enclosure is super easy to assemble. It seems to be built of good materials. It runs so quiet that I had to put my hand behind it to feel the breeze from the fan. The only thing that I dont like is the seperate power cord. Cant the USB supply power??
The headset has good sound quality and according to my callers they can hear me fine. So, it does what it's designed to do. My only complaint is that I have a fairly large head and the band is quite tight on me, making it less than comfortable for me to wear for very long but that's no reflection on the quality of the product. As one previous reviewer noted, adjusting the position of the mini-plug in the phone while a call is in progress results in static, but it's not a huge issue. For the money, I'd buy it again.
First - these scanners rock! Never had a problem.We have 3 of these in our office. The newest one is probably 3 years old. We use them constantly - every day. They are rock-solid - and the more I use mine, the more I'm impressed. These things are workhorses.I rarely write reviews (you can check out how many other one's I've done - not many), but I felt compelled to discredit the 1-star reviews. Don't believe them. The only time I've EVER had it scan multiple pages is when I missed a staple (no problem, just open it up and take out the pages). The rollers - after years - need to be replaced, I'll give you that.What I'm impressed with:- The ease of use. I can put a page down to scan, open up my scanner software (haven't messed with the buttons on the scanner much), and hit scan to email. It scans quickly and attaches it to an email for you - just enter the email address and hit send.- Can scan ID Cards easily - just hit the switch on the scanner to shoot the ID card out the back- can scan super small receipts - and you can set it to automatically adjust the pdf page size to the size of the receipt.- very dependable and reliable.- Can add pages to an exiting PDF file.- For that matter, I can scan multiple pages to 1 PDF file (or individual PDF files if you prefer)- Can scan ratty documents. Just this morning, I scanned in 5 small ratty pages that I've used since 2007, and it scanned all 5 in a stack and deskewed them nicely for me.It's expensive, though, but you get what you pay for.
This is (by far) the WORST monitor I have ever seen in my entire life. Since purchased, it's been repaired under warranty 4 times (in the last 6 months). I can guarantee you, if you want to waist your money and time, buy this KOGI monitor, then refresh your memory what I have told you and warned you about. Even the fact: the company Kogi doesn't exist in the world. They are making this item under the company name Gvision, which most likely the same garbage, as a Kogi. They are based in the S.California and their customer support is NULL. I have purchased this item with a rebate, which I have never received from them. When called them on the phone, they said that they have never received anything from me, although I have a mailing receipt. The bottom line is: this monitor is GARBAGE, the company is fake and there nobody you can possibly complain about all that.
I purchased this recorder based on the reviews and haven't regretted it. I love my new toy. I'm tempted to buy another one so that I can have one for work and for play, or keep one and give the other as a gift.The quality is excellent. Even in my pocket, it picks up sound with little or no distortion. It's pretty easy to use. (I only had to look at the manual once.)If you're looking for a recorder, look no further.
I use this with my 32" LCD HDTV to switch between my 2nd cable box (hooked up to my DVD-RW/VCR, a second VCR and my DVD Player.This switch box is amazing! And the remote control feature is great!I use my Phillips 8-device learning remote to operate it. I just pointed my original remote at the Phillips universal learning remote and programmed it in 2 minutes flat.It is really great to just kick back and use the remote control to switch between my composite devices.Great audio and video with no drop out or artifacts either.I highly recommend this for anyone.
Excellent battery replacement for the original en-el3e that came with the Nikno D90 camera. It holds more energy than the original Nikon battery, and it lasts a lot longer than the original. I will be purchasing another to have spares on hand. At this price, why not!!!!
I liked it, but if you are using a laptop and you are focused on portability LOOK For A POWER OUTLET, this product has moving parts and sucks allot of power.
I bought this from a retail store around here (MI) back in October for around 2700 with a 5 year warranty. Its a great TV.. picture is great, what's really neat is watching 2 games at the same time. I would highly recommend this TV to any one looking for one
I'm entirely happy with this one. I didn't want to buy separate units for the car, boat, trail. Looked at the Crossover and Numi series. But they lacked either battery life or weather resistance. I hooked a floaty on it for the boat and liked the smaller size as compared to the 76. The interface is quick to learn and easy after that. I loaded City Nav for better street detail and have been very satisfied with the performance of the 60CSx. As long as voice prompts aren't a deal breaker for you I'd recommend it.Downside is that Garmin , as far as I know, is now requiring you to purchase another full price license if you want to load one software title to another device. What the?
I took over 1000 pictures on vacation this year. More than enough memory but the chip became slower the more memory was used.
The build quality and signal transmission are flawless. These are substantial cables with high quality, precision connectors.Their only downfall is the stiffness of the cables, especially with three of them joined, which can make routing them a bit of a pain. They will not lend themselves easily to hanging inconspicuously behind AV components; they must be "coaxed" to go exactly where they should be. Also, the stiffness of the cables may prevent use in a tight space application where one wants to push a component back against an enclosure. To some extent the unruliness of the cables can be overcome by simply splitting the three component leads further along their length, making positioning them behind components much easier.Overall, these cables are an excellent value. I'd happily buy them again.And re others' reminder that right and left audio cables will also be needed, a better option is to use a digital coaxial or optical (toslink) cable if routing audio from a DVD or BD player to a digital surround sound receiver. Analog (R/L) cables will not allow discrete surround sound processing, but will work fine for sending signal to a two speaker monitor or TV.
My Fuji A360 was a gift to help ease the pain of losing my previous Canon digital and I thought I could never love another camera...but I was wrong! I found it easy to learn, only takes 2 batteries and they seem to last longer, and the picture quality is just as good. It's very portable, fits better in my coat pocket or purse, and has survived several drops on the floor (ouch!) . With 4 children and 5 grandchildren, this camera has gotten alot of use over the last 2 years and I have had ZERO problems with it. Would definitely recommend it-but be sure to get a 1-2GB SD card, camera does not hold much on it's own.
I actually bought 2 of these, each for around $20. The rubber piece around the chord of the left earbud broke due to my negligence on the first one, but it was still working (just uncomfortable to wear). I lost the second one while traveling. I now use the CX300 II, which is much better than this IMO.Pretty durable, extremely comfortable, and great earphones to study with as it plugs your ears. I love how the chord goes around the back of your neck, which adds tremendously to your comfort.Only bad thing is the sound (which is great for $20 headphones). I found the treble to be too high, and the bass to be too low (I am a fan of a flat equalizer BTW), but this is common to all earbuds around this price range. This is still 4x better than the earphones that come with iPods.
Starting off, I love this product, bought the dvd mounting tower. works amazing and looks great. So I decided to buy this CD tower for my cds that I am just recently buying back.Pros:-The look of it is fantastic-Wall Mountable-Decently MadeIndifferent:The bottom 4 CD slots are just 2 Big ones (maybe for deluxe albums), nothing that bothers me alot but I dont really have any of those so it can make the tower look unsymmetrical if you just have 2 small albums in that slotCons:-wires bend easy and can make the cds look a little uneven-Mine didn't come with the right amount of mounting screws.What I don't understand is why I cant just contact the seller and get some replacements sent to me, apparently I need to do a full return, and I'm not going to go through that process. will probably just run to home depot and get some.This problem shows that they put little effort into their packaging process seeing that others have had this problem.Would be 5 star review if it werent for the screws
My wife does embroidery with a commercial machine that is quite a few years old and was originally designed to connect to a PC via a serial port. Well, as we know modern computers do not offer serial ports any longer. After some searching on the Internet I cam across one artical where an individual said he was able to connect his machine using the Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter, specifically the model USA-19HS.I was able to locate the product on Amazon.com and ordered it right away. Ordering and shipping went off without any problems and the item was shipped right away, arriving within days. The product arrived sooner than promised, was well packaged and contained all necessary parts and a CD with the necessary drivers and instructions for installation.After installing the drivers and the devices as per the instructions I hooked up the machine and everything worked just as it should. I'm very happy with the purchase and could not have asked for better service from Amazon.Steve
This is a fantastic device, though the asking price here on Amazon.com ...is a bit [high], I purchased my REB 1100 brand new ...for [less], and you can get the newer model the REB 1150 for [a bit more].I would seriously avoid purchasing this unit for [the higher price].... I love mine, and use it all the time.
In NW-HD3, Sony finally added native MP3 support to its tiny hard disk-based digital music player, so no conversion to its proprietary ATRAC3 format is necessary. This makes the player much more attractive to users already with a large collection of MP3 files. Styling-wise, this new player comes in five color choices: red, pink (looks purplish to me), blue, black, and silver. Backlighting color is also different depending on the exterior color. Plenty of eye candy, for sure. (FYI, mine is red.)Internally, other than the added support for MP3, the HD3 is exactly the same as the HD1. In fact, even the dimensions and weight (4.5 oz.) are the same. It's also the same 1.8" 20GB hard drive inside. It has the same SUPERB sound quality as the HD1. (Seriously, before listening to ATRAC3 on the HD1, I hadn't known compressed music could sound so good.) Both models claim up to 30 hours of battery life when playing back ATRAC3Plus files. (On my HD1, I routinely got over 25 hours of playback on a single charge.) For MP3, Sony claims "up to 20 hours." As I write this, I've been playing a mixture of 128kbps and 192kbps MP3 files for about eight hours on my last recharge and the battery is at the half mark. Of course, ifyou turn on the equalizer, choose shuffle (random) play, or press the buttons a lot, the battery will run down faster. (Hard drive spinning and backlighting consume the most power.)BTW, the LiIon battery in the HD3 *can* be user-replaced in theory; see p.39 of the manual. The only question is where can you and I get a spare battery. I wouldn't buy a generic battery on ebay because 1) there are reports that these "fake" batteries don't work, and 2) if improperly charged, they can explode, just like with the exploding cell phones. Like the HD1, the HD3 has just a few buttons. The menu and mode buttons on the top seem easier to press than the HD1, which is a welcome improvement. The play/stop button is still a bit too small for my big thumbs. The four-way arrow buttons are responsive and I personally prefer a simple linear control scheme like this over other "weird" interfaces such as scroll wheel or touch-sensitive strip. I also like the hold button on this thing; it's very easy to slide. Backlighting on the HD3 works well and the monochrome LCD is small but sharp.Some nice touches of the HD3 include the ability to choose "line out" instead of "headphones" when you want to run the output through an amplifier. ("Headphones" output is pre-amped and will sound distorted and harsh if it goes into an external amplifier.) There're also a six-band equalizer and virtual surround sound settings.Overall, the HD3 feels very solid physically and the player itself is pretty easy to figure out. Most audiophiles will like the superb sound quality they'll get if they rip into the ATRAC3Plus format. I've used this player in the gym, and it never skips a beat.Now, the not-so-pleasant side of this little wonder...Even though HD3 is a HUGE improvement over its predecessor HD1 due to the native MP3 playback capability alone (well, a lower introductory price is also a big plus), its user interface and music transfer interface haven't been improved at all. The updated SonicStage software (now at version 2.3) is fine some of the time, but a nightmare other times. There are a number of nagging issues:1) You cannot simply copy your MP3 files to the HD3 and expect to play them later. The HD3 does appear on Windows desktop as an external drive, and you can copy any files (including MP3 files) to its hard drive. Basically this allows you to use the HD3 as an external disk drive. But, in order for the MP3 files to play back as audio, they must be transferred using the included SonicStage music management software. (Internally, SonicStage places all transferred music tracks, MP3 or ATRAC, in a proprietary database on the HD3. You cannot access these tracks directly from Windows Explorer.)2) While you can charge the HD3 using the USB cable via the small USB adapter (it doesn't have a docking cradle a la the HD1), which is a cool thing, you cannot transfer music without plugging in the AC adapter. This is just plain stupid and it means if you want to transfer music on other PCs, you must carry the AC adapter with you. The AC adapter is small and one-piece, but it's still a pain to have to remember carrying it with you.3) You still must "authorize" the HD3 with the Sony Connect music service. This is pretty straightforward -- when it works. The whole music rights control system Sony forces upon us is so freaking convoluted and stupid and irksome. To the dumbheads at Sony marketing: we users want a simpler way to manage and transfer music! Even Windows Media Player 10 is way better at these than SonicStage 2.3.4) You cannot rate music like you can in Windows Media Player. Creating playlists (called "groups" by Sony in the HD3 manual but known as "albums" in SonicStage -- go figure!) in SonicStage is a bit of a pain. You cannot create playlists on the HD3 itself. It only has a feature called Bookmark which basically combines ratings and a rudimentary playlist into one function. You can bookmark up to 100 songs.5) Shuffle (random) and repeat plays are ridiculously complicated and require lots of button presses; and you cannot activate them when a song is playing! Take a look at pp.25-28 of the manual and be prepared for an anxiety attack. Once again, Sony introduces some totally stupefying concept to make their American users' playback experience miserable: this time it's something calld "play unit" which involves where you start playback. Anyway, it just makes no sense whatsoever. In a nutshell, it's almost impossible to get consistent shuffle plays on the HD3. Sometimes it shuffles the entire collection of your music, other times it does just a folder or artist. Totally bewildering.6) Native WMA playback is still not supported. You can convert non-copy-protected WMA files into ATRAC using SonicStage, a time-consuming process. If you have WMA tracks bought from an online store (MSN Music, Walmart, Musicmatch, etc.), you cannot convert them.7) Sony just has to come up with a better name than "Network Walkman NW-HD3." And you call that POS a case???In short, like the earlier HD1, the HD3 is an amazing piece of hardware with terrific sound quality, amazing battery life and a solid feel (but not heavy in weight) not found on any other MP3 player. If only Sony would improve the player's interface as well as the scary SonicStage software (esp. in the copy protection department), this would simply be the best MP3 player, period."But," you ask, "is the NW-HD3 right for me?"The answer depends on what you want. If you want great sound quality *and* the best hardware form factor, the HD3 is your top choice. If you can, rip to ATRAC3Plus for top-notch sound quality and prolonged battery life. If you want a tiny yet solid MP3 jukebox and don't mind studying the electronic manual (in PDF), the HD3 is also a good choice, and you get long battery life as a bonus. If you prefer linear scrolling (like I do) to alternative methods, you'll like the HD3's simply four-way controls. If, however, your cup of tea is simplicity (esp. on the desktop software side) over sound quality, you'll be better off with an iPod; if you want something with lots of bells and whistles (FM, recording, calendar, etc.), you'll be happier with something from Creative Labs.Here are a few tips that I hope will help smooth your HD3 experience:1) You must use the version of SonicStage on the HD3's CD-ROM (v2.3, but somehow more "special" than the updater you can download on Sony's website). If you have any older version installed, be sure to uninstall it first. Reboot, then install the new version.2) If you run into any problems with transferring music -- and many users do sooner or later -- call the Sony Connect/SonicStage's toll-free support number. They are much, much better and more competent than the hardware support people, who are clueless and useless on anything other than which button you should press to play music. E-mail me if you want that phone number. (It's on Connect's website but a bit hard to find.)3) Don't bother with getting a remote control. The two that are Japan-only but can be special-ordered are just way over-priced for the simple functions they have. There's been consistent talk in user forums that Sony will probably introduce one of the remotes here, in which case it'll certainly be much cheaper than what you'll pay right now. But if you really *need* a remote, e-mail me and I can tell you which one you should get (and which one to avoid) and which legit source to get it from.
Bought these buds for use with iPhone 3G after coming across a review of CX300's vs popular Sony buds. I was pleased with them from the first play. Great Bass response at lower listening levels which is just what I desired. Good Mid's and High's as well, with no listening fatique. Left this pair on an airplane to my chagrin, and realized that to get the full feature effect, I needed to get the Sennheiser iPhone version for both music and calls. Researched the product and found it at a good price. Can't wait 'till delivered. (Have also recently discovered discussions about fake Sennheiser products and pray that I don't fall into this category. First pair certainly the real article. Hope the upgrade version ordered is the same.)
I have a little Acer Aspire Revo driving my TV. It has no optical drive. This product allowed me to salvage the IDE DVD/R player from an old desktop and put it to use playing movies for the family. You can certainly hear the cooling fan in a silent room, but it's not distracting during a movie. And when you're not using it, you just turn it off with the power switch on the back. No DC adapter sucking electricity even when the product isn't in use, and silence.
This is a great cable, especially for the price. I had a more expensive cable connected until it got broke. I really didn't want to spend that much on another, so I decided on this one. That definitely was a great choice, because this one sounds just as good and saved me a bunch of money.
I purchased a Mobile Edge Express backpack here on Amazon a couple of years ago; and I really love it. However, I decided recently that I wanted one a little larger ... so I ordered the Kensington 62238 Contour Backpack. I can already tell that I'm not going to like it. It is larger; but surprisingly I don't find that I can fit any more into it. Don't get me wrong; it does have some nice organizational features. I especially like the dedicated key ring that the Mobile Edge Express lacks. Otherwise, even though it seems to have a couple of additional pockets, some of them are not convenient; and now that I've done the male equivalent of cleaning out my purse, I'm OK without them. Also, it's simply not comfortable to me. It has a rigid mechanism that lays toward your back that is supposed to provide more support. To me it just feels like a rigid piece of plastic on my back. The feel of it around the shoulder and arm is also not comfortable. The Mobile Edge Express was like wearing nothing compared to this. This unit has one of those waist bands; and the Mobile Edge Express does not seem to need one of those as it stays close to my body and fits me well without the additional strap around my waist. I walked to work with the Kensington 62238 Contour Backpack this morning. I can tell you for an absolute certainty that once I get home this afternoon, I'm going to give my Mobile Edge Express a good once over to clean it; it doesn't show any wear at all. Then I'm putting everything back into it and will never deviate from that brand again.
This product has been working great for me and it is pretty inexpensive comapared to other products of similar quality. I mostly use this to run World of Warcraft and once in awhile FPS games like Bio Shock and it has worked great on all of them.Without the video card I was running the games at near the lowest setting in order to not have a bad framerate and now I am able to run them at near max setting with a high framerate. Very happy with the purchase.
I owned a Magellan Roadmate 700 since 2004. Although I bought the code to use the European maps, I could never get the maps to appear, notwithstanding having sent it to Magellan for the problem twice. I saw a promotion was on for the TomTom G0 510 in Italy (299 Euro or about $388) so I bought one with Italian detailed maps and European major roads. The thing is a joy to use compared to the Magellan Roadmate. It is far more intuitive, it is easier to understand what it wants you to do and the blue tooth cellphone feature is a great additional benefit in places where cellphone use without a headset is prohibited, like Italy. Not having to stick an earbud in your ear for hours is great. My BMW in the US has that feature built in to the car, but my Toyota Corolla in Europe is not as sophisticated, so the TomTom's bluetooth is a great additional feature.The 510 is SD based (after having a hard disk based unit I am convinced the SD card approach is far better) and with the new 1 and 2 gb sd cards, all of Europe can fit on one sd card.My only experience is with the Italian map, and it is extremely detailed with more POIs than I will ever need. I have ordered the North American maps which are provided free with the promotion and will be trying it out in the US soon.
This Tv is just great fantastic picture. I'm just speachless.
I have had this receiver for about 6 years now, and it is tried and true with nearly daily use. I use this in my office hooked up with two old technic speakers. I only use it for one thing mostly, listening to records. This receiver is inexpensive and has a phono setting for Vinyl listening. I also have it connected via dual RCA connected to my computer, so I use it as computer speakers as well. For what it is, this has been an excellent receiver and very dependable. I have a very expensive Onkyo receiver for my living room surround sound set up, which has already broken once on me and is always "acting up", basically not working. This receiver has never given me any problems. If someone is going to use it to simply listen to music in an office, basement, etc then this is a proven receiver. However, if you plan on building on your sound system in the future (more than two speakers) then you need to invest and get a better receiver. Also of note, of course there is no HDMI connections and its not suitable to run a TV signal through.So let me say it simply...1) Simple, works, and its cheap2) Phono setting for Turntable3) Excellent back up/secondary receiver for your two bookshelf speakers4) Don't plan on using for a TV signal and or surround sound. No HDMI compatability
Otherwise well-made, but suffers from a fatal flaw that makes it virtually useless. Pitch and yaw adjustment are done by loosening and tightening two small screws on each side of the mount. The screws strip very easily, so you can't tighten them with much force, and even as tight as you can get them, the slightest bump to the projector will knock it off-balance (and my PJ is well under the 25-pound weight limit). This mount would have been far better without the ability to adjust pitch and yaw at all. Go with a geared mounting system instead (PRG-UNV).
The CD Player works just fine, But the Radio Stinks. It's almost as if they purposely designed this thing with a poor user interface and A lousy Stereo Tuner in mind. We've had this stereo for about 4 Months now. on the second day I put the remote in a drawer and haven't tried to use it since. the remote is so cheap that half the time it doesn't even know when you are pushing a button, and some buttons work better than others. The Tuner in the stereo is so cheap that I can't pick up my favorite stations (even though I have the included antenna installed properly). But my Truck out in the driveway, and even the cheap little battery operated shower radio, AND my mp3 player can. I definitely would not recommend this product to any one. At least not for this price.I miss the days when all my electronics were made in either Taiwan, or Japan, because this "made in China" crap sucks!
Best Stud in town. If you own a Clamp and a Supper Clamp, you will want a stud.
I ordered these earphones as a gift and even paid 3 day shipping as a birthday present. They never came and a week later I got an email that said the product wasn't available anymore. They should have notified me earlier and refunded me so I could give the present in time.
Great and easy to install. Didn't use the way it was meant but still turn out great! I use it everyday now!
I love my Dymo LextraTag. I label all kinds of things with it. The labels are easy to peel with their split backing. One of the nicest things about these labels is that they fit into file folder tabs perfectly. I don't even use the adhesive, just slide them in and my file cabinet looks like a pro did it.
I bought this PC card along with the Linksys WAP11 wireless access point. It took me less than 10 minutes to set up both unites. I had, however, to call the customer service just once, where they were very helpful and got the thing work in just few minutes. I use the PC card at both home and work and it picks the signal with no trouble. I highly recommend this product from Linksys.
This is so much better than writing on CDs & DVDs. Love my demo labeled so this was something I knew I would love. So much better than regular cd labels. Love!,
I don't usually comment on products with this many reviews, but this little all-in-one is so good that I'll risk redundancy. You see, I've been using my PSC 1210 fairly heavily for well over a year, and I just replaced the black ink cartridge for the first time yesterday!On to the product details. The 1210 is a small and stylish Printer-Scanner-Copier; female friends have called it "cute" more than once. Although not technically a part of HP's PhotoSmart line, the flatbed scanner and color printing are good enough for most projects to call them "photo quality". It's also an excellent light duty copier, perfect for quick duplication of receipts and other odds and ends. As for compatibility, I've used mine with XP, OS X, and Red Hat, on USB 1.1 and USB 2, all without the slightest difficulty (although networking it was a bit of a chore). And did I mention ink economy?No product is perfect, but my complaints are relatively few. The unit makes a scary-sounding "grinding click" when feeding paper, the bundled software is feature light (no grayscale printing option, no dry time adjustment, etc.), and the USB cable was not included. But all things considered, this reliable little multifunction machine is a great value and should be a perfect fit for most home users. Four and one-half stars, happily rounded up.
This is a complete rip-off.I ordered it for some nice headphones I bought. 10 months later, one of the ear-pieces stopped working. Even though the description claims it will handle "failures caused by normal wear and tear", the person I spoke with said that since the manufacturer's warranty was still in place they would not cover it. I spent an hour calling the manufacturer and they wouldn't cover it as it was caused by normal wear and tear and not a defect (which is all they cover).I called the warranty provider back and they refused to take my claim, saying that they were only an extension of the manufacturer's warranty. I read them the description from the product page saying it covered failures for normal wear and tear, but they still refused to do anything. I did the standard "can I talk to your manager ?" and she also said they would not cover it.
Very simple to use and certainly affordable, this switcher is small enough to slip in with any system and I don't see any image problems switching between and Xbox 360, a Blu Ray player and a DVD player.
This company does not stand by it's products - our power cord never worked properly - when I was speaking with their VP he would not give me his name, he said "I forget" - when I asked the name of the CEO he said "I forget" - they have had trouble with burn issues with their cords and are even doing a recall.
While this cable was nearly free the quality was excellent, I use this for gaming purposes, my components are a Playstation 3, a HDTV and a 19" HD computer monitor.I highly recommend this item.
good camera. Hard to handle though. Good clarity of pictures. Could stand different zoom buttons. Good size, good usb and good software. Nice LCD to veiw pictures. ALso very handy to have a veiw finder especially in the sun. Long battery life compared to others. Don't use the LCD if you don't have to. Gussles battery life.
I commute an hour each way on often crowded Tokyo trains, crowded to where exposed wires can get caught on arms, elbows, bags' corners, who knows what. Moreover, my ear canals are too large to hold most earbuds, and I don't want anything that goes deep inside my ears. Since the few reviews for these headphones were positive, I bought them and had a relative forward them to me (no direct international shipping was then available for them).Fully charged, they last over four hours, enough for two round-trip commutes and then some. I hate dongles of any kind, but the 1/8" jack Bluetooth dongle is small and works flawlessly: I've used it to listen to my MacBook and stereo with the headphones. My commuting music is PocketTunes on a Palm TX; I paid $19-20 for Softick Audio Gateway, which lets my Palm PDA send its music directly to the headphones.If you'll use the same PDA and software take note that the PDA will become very slow: Simultaneously reading an ebook on the commute will be OK but working crosswords or flipping through different downloaded RSS feeds becomes aggravatingly slow; playing an animated video game might be impossible. Using the Bluetooth dongle instead of Softick Audio Gateway would likely free up more of the PDA's CPU for games, etc.The initial connection process can be a bit annoying but it soon becomes extremely natural. The headsets' earpieces are very comfortable and make a good seal; the sound quality is quite good, in my opinion, and delivers reasonably good bass. The headsets fold but remain a bit bulky; they fill one of the two pockets on my laptop carrying case. The right earpiece lets me adjust volume, which is somewhat independent of the PDA;s volume settings, and even skip tracks, so I can leave the PDA untouched in my bag or pocket. Though I cannot say how well the noise cancelation works, these do shut out other sounds fairly well without needing to drown out unwanted sounds and thus harm your ears.Both headphones and dongle charge from the supplied mini-USB charger. They glow red until they have finished charging.Minor negatives:--after an hour, the band across my head can occasionally start to get heavy despite its padding, but a bit of adjustment usually helps--the earpieces are quite wide (even after months of use, I still can't judge their distance), so I occasionally bump them against the hard plastic subway straps in all Tokyo's trains--there is a constant low-level buzz in the right earpiece, yet it's really only noticeable if you aren't playing music--occasionally something interrupts the signal, and some places are worse than others. At one bus stop I use, the signal drop for about one second every couple of minutes; in one section of my company's grounds, sound drops completely until I leave that particular area.
This is the second cord I have had to buy for this computer. This one does not seem to charge the computer . It may be my computer battery but it didn't do that with the last cord I purchased from Amazon. However, I do like the way the base of the cord is made so it will not break again there.
I liked the sound of the Tivoli Model Three all by itself quite a lot, considering it's only got one mono speaker and it's just a little clock radio. I liked it so much that I purchased the companion speaker.The companion speaker makes it sound really great. Considering this is a clock radio and mini-system, it sounds great! I highly recommend investment in the extra speaker for your Model Three.To compare the pair to my eight-year-old mid-priced boombox and to my mid-priced computer speaker system with subwoofer, the Tivoli Model Three with extra speaker rocks!Please see my amateur review about the Tivoli Model Three here on Amazon. I am now quite a Tivoli fan.I don't want the subwoofer. Your bass prefs might be very different from mine, but the Model Three with its companion speaker have plenty of bass for me. They seem wonderfully balanced between treble, bass and midrange, at least given my placement and room acoustics. (The Model Three itself offers no bass-treble adjustment, while the subwoofer does. Strange, but the basic pairing of the Model Three and speaker just works.)If you're thinking of ordering the subwoofer, I suggest you wait and try the Model Three with only the companion speaker first. But there are those who say the subwoofer is audio nirvana.Con: If you play the Model Three with the companion speaker really loud, it sounds distorted.I like the compactness, aesthetics, and sound so much that I'm planning on ordering the $200 &lt;ouch> CD player. Probably from Amazon. Amazon has delivered as promised in all my experience with them.
THE V-MODA Vibe earbuds flat out ROCK. I have owned several pairs of different brand high end ear buds and the sound quality of the V MODA is right up there. It's true they do want some breaking in but that just means that for the first couple days they just keep sounding better. Or leave them running all night and wake up to better sound. These headphones are the BEST all around I have used and I have used a LOT. They sound great, fit great, stay put and are very discrete. They lessen ambient sounds but do not isolate. You can still hear what going on around you. As long as you do not crank it that is, they be PLENTY loud if you go there. I would ride my bike with these. I have held many conversations with the big boss at work while wearing my hoodie and though he may have SUSPECTED I was jamming and has written me up for wearing my iPod on the boat in the past, he could not tell if I was. Other than ripping off my hoodie and shouting AHHA !ONE bad thing is the plug although beautiful and metal really SUCKS it needs to be a 90 elbow. I advise running to Radio shack and buying a 90 plug adapter BEFORE the cord gets screwed up. I HOPE they will fix this on the next issue.EVERYONE wants T R Caspellmr. Toads wild ride. Todd Royall CaspellRIDE LOTS Tord and sundry(expressed opinions not necessarily ofmy brain)
These look great from a distance but the eyepiece mechanism is poorly designed and held on with a single screw (that was loose on mine.) Once tightened they worked good enough but the eyepieces were not level so focus was off on one or other eye. They do have two big bright 50mm lenses to bring in lots of light for use at night. If you want something to last spend $30 on some better built 7 x 50's. Mine were $10 at Walgreens so didnt expect much.
I have ordered about 10 different Cables 2 Go cables and have been pleased with them all (this one included). Quality is good, and the little bags they send them in are useful! Their snagless design makes the cable easy to remove from ports in tight places.
I bought this product with the intention of using it to charge my iPod while travelling and not near a computer... It was quite perfect. Not only is it very small, the prongs fold into the body, but it is easy to use and worked great with a voltage adapter, as I was travelling internationally. Also turned out to be useful when someone in our house wants to charge an iPod without the risk of someone's computer altering songs. Overall great thing to have, and from amazon, it was about half as much as apple was charging for the same thing.
Pros: This is is a very good digital starter camera. It is relatively cheap and easy to use, in fact my 11 year old set it up right out of the box. Being a digital camera rookie, I found that if I left all the settings on AUTO my pictures turned out fantastic.Cons: To save on battery life the camera will turn off by itself (there might be a setting to change this) and when the battery life gets low, some of the functions will not work (like zoom, and lens will not go back into camera when shut off), also the internal memeroy is extremely small, you only get about 7 great quality pics.To allieviate the above problems invest in a large SD card (like a 256mb and you can get over 200 pics) and some quality lithium batteries (I've taken over 200 pics with the same set of batteries and no probs)!!!(...)
Purchased this to run audio from my Panasonic DMP-BDT220 blu-ray player to my Pioneer VSX-91TXH stereo. Does not fit into my Panasonic jack or the Pioneer jack. Also tried with my Samsung 65" LCD, does not fit into that jack either. I thought that since it was made by Panasonic it would work, I was wrong.
Runs smoothly most advanced games. Best graphics card I've ever had.
Everybody needs storage and there's no such thing as too much. Our family has used external hard drives with our Macs since the days of our Mac Plus. We currently have four external drives. When shopping for storage, internal's are cheaper, so buying an external enclosure and periodically upgrading the drive within makes good sense. The Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 & FireWire External Drive Enclosure Kit (F5U210) is the newest member to our household.The Belkin offers connectivity by both USB2 and FireWire. A real bonus! If you're using the drive to make full backups of your drive and need to be able to boot from that backup in an emergency, FireWire is a must for pre-Intel Macs. They will not boot from a USB drive. I've successfully backed-up and booted from the Belkin with my PowerBook G4, and have accessed drive contents via USB as well. The F5U210 is large enough for almost any internal hard disk and is designed to be an enclosure for optical drives as well. It has an internal power supply and variable speed fan. My other drive enclosures rely on heat sinks alone for cooling, and I suspect excessive heat to be the cause of death for at least one of my drives. It has a multi-color LED for status (green when on - amber when accessing the drive). And as a final touch, an actual power switch. Two of my external enclosures rely on un-mounting the drive from the desktop in order to kill the power. Assembly is largely tool-free. Requiring only a Phillips screwdriver to secure the HD or optical drive inside. All external pieces snap together by hand. See photo.The downside? Well, not much. When turned on, it's a bit slow to mount to the desktop (access speed is lightning fast, once mounted though) The Belkin's case design is soft toy-like plastic in a generic grey. It's aesthetic design is uninspired. The drive is big by necessity (remember, it can house CD/DVD burners), and the fan is a bit noisy. I can live with that.This drive promises to be a long-term workhorse. Good job, Belkin.
Gave this to my husband for Christmas. He is still learning how to use. it will do just about anything. It is a good size for a man's hand. Very user friendly!!!! BB
I bought these for my wifes tahoe to change out the blown out stock speakers. These are great. They sound amazing with little power to them...
The touch screen does not work 100 percent of the time. I find it necessary to tap continusely till it takes my touch then it usually it the wrong letter or number i tried to select or want. I am not happy with its performance or conditio of unit. Will not buy from this vendor in the future.
The software installation was ok...not the greatest but logitech tries to make it easier for the novice user. I had to have it update the firmware first before any real progress was made.I have to be honest its not the remote for me...I prefer using my old sony touchscreen. If you have someone who has 5 remotes and doesnt know how to use any of them except to push "power" then this remote makes sense. Using "activities" you can specify.."Watch DVD"..then it cycles through your devices for you; first turn on the tv, switch to input 2, then turn on dvd and or receiver. (Pretty simple for my mom to do.) For someone tech savvy, not too good but for everyone else worth considering but spend a little more for the better models.
I have never been disappointed with any Tripp Lite cable, whether it be CAT 6, SATA, DVI, VGA or whatever. I used to make my own CAT 5 cables, mostly for economy's sake, but current prices are so reasonable it doesn't make sense, even for long cables.Also look into Tripp Lite surge suppressors and DVM switches. They're both first rate.
I always wanted to hear the difference between normal headsets and high end ones. What a difference it makes !! Sennheiser HD555 is the first professional headset I purchase and I do not regret whatsoever. Now I cannot get them off my ears. As the hundreds said you sometimes forget that you are wearing a headset because of the comfortability they provide.
You won't have to worry about waking up on time because you'll never get to sleep; the LED display is so bright on low setting that it illuminates the whole room to the point it seems an alien abduction is in progress. All other aspects of this unit are fine, with the exception that you still have to reset the clock after unplugging/power failure, even with a 9V installed. Why, oh why can't Sony make one of their excellent basic models with a blue LED display??
I already had a Logitech MX518 for my desktop, then I bought a laptop so I needed another. I decided to upgrade to the newest style of that design, the G5. It got here two days sooner than planned, and oh, how awesome it is.
Great sound, but the part that goes around your ear does not fit too good. Not worth the money!
It often gets stuck and i have to use a pin to reset this thing.Now I can not turn it on even though I charged it full.The rebate system that this company employs never works. I bought two of this but never got the $30 rebate for any of them eventhough I mailed everything.
Epson's own ink for use with their DURABrite paper is definitely the best option. Why buy buy generic ink when you can buy the real stuff at a low price. The cost is at its lowest when you buy this multi-pack with free SuperSaver shipping.
It's Corsair! Got this for my parents computer. It seems that 128mb or memory just isn't enough anymore. It all installed well and not flaws. It's like they got a brand new computer.
I get Emap Deluxe for my road trip USA.Good Points: Emap is the most useful electronic I ever own! It tells you sunrise and sunset time at a location. It tell you how far you travel and how far are you from your destination or waypoints.Bad Points: -I upgrade the system software to ver2.51. Some time the GPS simply lock up just like Windows 3.1. I have to press the on/off to turn off and turn on the GPS. -The battery last only for 6 hours in a cool day or 3 hours if you travel to warm/hot area.Other: THe Metroguide is nice to have. I don't use it much. I rather prefer the ROad to recreation CD becase an 8meg memory hold much larger in R2R then Metroguide. Overall: You have to have a GPS if you spend lot of time on road or plan for your next family valaction!
All but one of the keys on this keyboard are great. If this was the tilde key, I would love this keyboard. Unfortunately, it's the space bar. The actuation for the space bar is at the center of the key, which isn't necessarily the cause of the problem, but it certainly doesn't help. My previous MS keyboard (I believe it was the Elite), actuated at the center also, but the key was designed in such a way so as to allow it to be pressed anywhere quite easily. On this keyboard, the space bar has to be pressed very near the center in order for the key to work. Even then, it has to be pressed quite firmly, and it makes a very loud clicking noise. Seeing as how the space bar is used more than any other key, this is unacceptable. I am returning this immediately.
The Ipod came with a virus from the factory. It took four days of inquiry to correct it so that I could download tunes.
This was remarkably inexpensive for all it can do. It was easy to set up on a Linux system; just plug it in and turn it on. The installation instructions look harder on Mac or MS-Windows, but I haven't tried them. It was especially easy to set up as a network printer; just plug it directly into the router, and it's ready to go for any operating system.Print quality is as good as can be expected from an inkjet printer. Color quality is excellent. I haven't tried photo printing, so I cannot comment.For a small printer, this machine has proven exceptionally reliable. I have far fewer jams and misfeeds with this than I have with any other home or small office printer. In fact, I cannot recall a single paper jam in the time I've owned it.As with all inkjets, ink is expensive, and cartridges do not last long. I seem to get better ink conservation out of this than out of other injket printers I have owned, though.The scanner works reliably as expected, and the document feeder works great.
The best is yet to come in this arena, from any brand, but for now the best (and the best buy) is the MPTrip. Definitely check it out before buying this if performance (rather than brand name and appearance) is your concern.
After 3 warranty replacements from Lenovo the speakers still do not work. Worked for about 2 months initally then quit working all together out of the blue. As a pc technician, I highly RECOMMEND, you do not buy these speakers at all. Stick with desktop speakers.
all of the softwares needed fixeds/upgrades.even after all the downloads/upgraded,softwares still not totally fixed.
Nikon has always been the leader in photography/ camera/ lenses. Others have nobly tried but a Nikon remains the high bar that others only hope to reach.When the shift from film to digital began, there was some speculation if Nikon could keep up with the competition. Well, rest assure that not only have they kept up, they continue to lead the way. The latest example of this is the D200.Like the D70/ D80 - this is a solid piece of equipment. Just the feel of it tells you that you are holding an excellent piece of technology. But the proof will always be in the end results and again, the combination of the Nikon know-how and Nikon lenses lead even a beginner to come up with excellent pictures.Gone is the "lag between shots". You can fire up and shoot multiple pictures in seconds so action shots are all yours. Without even "tweaking" a picture with a computer program, you can print top of the line photos at home.People have cited the cons: Expensive. Yes. The camera does come with a hefty price tag but it should be kept in mind that this is a piece of machinery intended for serious photographers. If you are a "vacation and holiday" picture taker, then you should elect to buy a cheaper camera. The same is true with the difficulty of the multitude of small buttons, dials and switches. There are too many and they can be overwhelming but only to someone who is in the "point and shoot" school of picture taking. Anyone else will relish the options that Nikon has provided us with on the D200.Room for improvement? Well, the battery life is nowhere near as good as the D70 which I upgraded from but that is a weak complaint as you can still get hundreds of shots on one charge. Also, it would be a boon if the flash would automatically pop up when needed like in former models.So if you are serious about photography and always have one at the ready, this is the one for you.
I am using this cable to get a signal from my wireless router to mynon wireless Blu-Ray player in the living room. This allows me tostream Netflix there.This cable is fairly thin, it does not kink easily and has sturdy connectors.I have seen no signal drop at all when using this cable.
These are sheets and not pouches but they can easily be made into "pouches". For the price and quantity you can't beat them. The quality of these sheets is very good. They just need to reword the title of the product.
This is easy to use and easy to download the video. We used this on vacation and it was light, easy to whip out and video and super duper easy to download the video and share with our family back home!
This mount is excellent. I can view the TV from multiple rooms as well as any angle.
I would not recommend this radio to anyone. Go ahead and pay more for the Bose Wave Radio/CD. I have had the Bose trouble-free for eight years with the top-loading CD player. I also own the original Bose Wave Radio. I bought into the hype about the Cambridge sounding better than the Bose and, in some cases, it does. However if it is always in for repairs, what good is it?My original unit had to be replaced after several months when it would not eject a CD. Now my replacement unit won't accept CDs. It just stopped working without warning. Cambridge Soundworks would like me to pay to ship it back to them and they promise to repair and return it to me at their expense. All of this has happened inside of a year of owning the radio(s). Cambridge Soundworks clearly has a design flaw with the slot loading CD player that the company has refused to address. Other reviews on this site and other sites clearly illustrate the problem. One more time, BUY THE BOSE! It's far more superior in quality, it looks better in any room, the customer service is better, and the Bose, with or without CD capabilities, functions as a clock radio better than the Cambridge. The sad thing is, the 13-year-old original Bose Wave Radio I own sounds better than both of the newer radios with CD players. Maybe radios should just be radios and stop trying to do so much!
This thing keeps having to change sides every 20 seconds. Bad sound quality, broke my old car's tape player. Keeps ejecting itself from other tape players, I've tried using it several different times. It worked okay for about two weeks...Just don't buy this one.
Nicely designed, strong, nice solid mount. Phone does not move or bounce like the cheaply made OEM products that you buy from the cell phone stores that are made by the manufactures of phones but sold for $30-45 and have horrible suction cups.If you looking for a solid bracket for your phone, go Panavise.
This product should work fine for anyone who hooks it up using Component or HDMI connections. Unfortunately, the on-screen display does not work over Composite or S-Video! That means it isn't even possible to set up the unit on a legacy TV unless you connect a Composite video cable to the green (luminance) Component video jack -- and even then, you'll only get black & white output. After setting it up, it is possible to use the tuner with Composite or S-Video, but you'll get no indication of what channel you're watching, no electronic program guide, etc. Find another tuner if you want to view digital broadcasts on your older television.
I have bought other cables from amazon and none have performed as well as this one. Another bonus is it doesn't feel cheap and looks aesthetically appealing. The cable has had no problems and I have used it for over a month. I will buy more in the future.
If you are a label lover, these are for you! Fancy, decorative and long lasting. Sure to be noticed. Get a variety.. Organize your life and stop looking for things you can't find!
Just received the 23" Samsung (white) for my kitchen. First issue I have is with the stand - how in the world could they make a TV stand that doesn't allow you to tilt or rotate the TV while on its base. If I had known that you couldn't do that I wouldn't have bought it. The image is mediocre - nothing really special - may be due to the channels (non-digital). This also causes a problem with the Captions - you can't increase their size unless they are digital channels - whatever the reason is, doesn't seem to make sense. So now we have a bigger TV in our kitchen, but with smaller captions!! My wife's mother tongue isn't English, so that is why I was looking forward to this TV - to get bigger subtitles! Oh well, I will give it a few days and will probably return it.
The rewinder for Beta is new construction and has a very slick modern look. It works silently and efficiently. The seller contacted me to make sure it was what I wanted as some purchasers confuse its ability and expect it to rewind VHS and it only does Beta as it is described. It rewinds fast without straining the tape which is important as Beta tapes are old and prone to snap if the rewinder does not work smoothly and if it does not slow down as it reaches the end of the tape which this model does. It is excellent for collectors of Beta tapes.
What impressed me most about these headphones was that the sound quality was comparable to the more higher priced units, such as Bose. Good deal for the price.
Bought these to pipe an ipod to my sound system, but the output is mono instead of stereo.
- The movie/music switch does nothing.- Sound quality is inferior to Sennheisers in the same price range.- Sony's customer service is horrible so expect to be disrespected when your phones break.- Casing is humongous and basically hollow. I'm assuming the casing is so big because it gives off a "cool" look, and that's exactly what Sony's good at. It ticks me off when Sony adds unnecessary plastic when the drivers inside the headphones can probably be packed into some regular street-style headphones. Take a look inside the cushion and see how small the actual drivers are.Thanks Amazon for letting me return these.Update: I love the haters. Keep spending your money on well-marketed, low-quality trash. It's very, very good for the economy. Think about it! Your idiocy is creating jobs!! =]=]
This is a really nice computer case. It's just the right size and quite sturdy. There is a pocket on the top and a small one on the inside for putting some necessities. Otherwise, there is just enough room for your laptop. We have now purchased two of these. The first a few years ago and this year, one to replace it. They have received daily use in not just the nicest conditions and held up very well. When our current one wears out, we will be looking for the same case again.
I am using this for my OTA TV signal so look at the specs if you have cable. The cord fits perfectly under the rug to my TV. No degrade in signal at the TV. A good buy. Once again do your homework if you are not using this for OTA.
I bought this camera with some trepidation after reading bad reviews about problems with focus in low light conditions. It has turned out to be a great little camera - sharp images, good colour rendition, wide angle zoom, and the option of full manual control. For enlargements at 8" by 10", it beats my venerable old Nikon FE with Nikkor 35-135 zoom. I also compared it with a friend's Canon Elph S400, and the 5400 is much sharper. Low light focus isn't much of a problem, particularly at wide angle. Digital cameras do take some getting used to, and you should be prepared to study the maual in detail - but the 5400 will produce great results. I'm a very satisfied with the 5400, after using film SLRs for 20 years or so,
Got this in a bundle when I purchase my photo viewer. Haven't had a chance to use it because the one that is in the camera lasts all day. But, it will be great to have when I travel.
If your home has too many appliances and not enough electrical outlets, and if you want to protect all those appliances from unexpected power surges, what you need is a surge protector...and the heroically-named SURGEMASTER by Belkin is a nice one. This particular protector sports a metal case, which undoubtedly makes it safer and more durable than the typical all-plastic models, but it should be noted that only the top and sides are metal; the back appears to be hard plastic.The SURGEMASTER is off-white in color, measures 12 inches in length and has a 6-foot power cord. There is a green "Grounded" light, a green "Protected" light and an orange On and Off switch. It has spaces for six three-pronged plugs, four of which are close together, with some distance between the last two to make room for those boxy AC adapters. On the end of the SURGEMASTER are three phone/fax/modem jacks, but you may not be able to see them at first because they're hidden under a very sticky warning sticker, which explains how to properly protect your phone/fax/modem...of course the first step toward properly protecting your phone/fax/modem is the removal of this bothersome sticker.According to the back of the SURGEMASTER package, this "Home Series" model is designed to protect entry-level computers (up to 1 GHz); household electronics; lamps; kitchen appliances and TVs up to 27-inches. If you want to protect a "mid-level" computer and/or a 35-inch TV, you're supposed to buy a surge protector from Belkin's "Superior Series." And, if you have an "advanced" computer (up to 1.7 GHz) or a TV larger than 36-inches, they recommend a "Maximum Series" surge protector. I'm not sure if all that protection is absolutely necessary, but it's something to consider if you own some super-expensive equipment. At any rate, the Home Series SURGEMASTER comes with a connected equipment warranty of up to 75-thousand bucks and a lifetime product warranty against any defects in material or workmanship. NPD Intelect (whoever that is) calls Belkin, "Number 1 in surge protection." I'll just say, Belkin is swell-kin.
Shot at ISO 80 with Diafine. Excellent results, fairly low contrast, NO GRAIN in a 40MP scan. Will use for portraits.
This lens is of good quality and does exactly as it should, increase the angle in which you are taking a picture. The first test I did was with my back against the wall looking into my kitchen. With the lens, my Sony DSC-H10 appeared as if it were five feet further back than without the lens!A must get if you want group shots or absolutely stunning landscape pictures. Don't believe some of the other posters belief that this lens "doesn't do that much." If you are a prosumer or above, you know what to expect and what not to expect out of a wide angle lens. This did exactly as it claimed, it changed my focal length from 38mm to ~26.2mm (35mm scale). Great purchase, don't pass this one up.With this lens, the H10 really blows the Panasonic TZ5 out of the water. No need to get a wide-angle camera when this one can be adapted in so many ways.
I just ordered and received the Logitech Optical Notebook Mouse Plus and was instantly impressed. The silver and black finish are sharp. The cord is the right length and it wraps up into the side of the mouse for easy portability. The buttons, roller ball, and optical sensor work great as well.
I am really impressed with this camera bag. Great quality, great price!! I wanted to keep all of my camera stuff together and the space in this bag allows me to do that. The loops to hold the spare batteries is an especially nice touch.
It does what it is exactly supposed to do. This has all my music stored on it that I listen to in my car. Fast, small and has a rubber skin on it for durability. I will probably buy another one soon just for movies I can also play in my car.
This is an overall good product.Cons:- Back light can't be turned off = battery dies quickly.- Can't record straight off the radio.- Only way to upload songs is to sync with windows media player 10.Pros:- Everything else typical to a mp3 player.This player is cheap and by converting my mp3s to wma files using windows' free audio converter, I have 367 tracks on it with 70mb of space still free. I Brought this in April and it still is running like new.
The item came early. It was much less expensive than at the store and the product works as specified. Will use if needed again.
It works. What else is there to say. A couple bucks sure beats the hell out of $12-15 in stores.
I have a Sony DSC-W5 digital camera and tried to use my extended warranty from Best Buy to have it fixed because it was draining the life of the batteries after only shooting a few pictures. However, Best Buy wanted me to submit my camera for a few days/weeks for inspection and told me it was a common problem with Sony. Well, being that it was the holidays, I refused to part with my camera. After reading online a bit about the camera and batteries, I realized that my rechargables have a "life", therefore I purchased new ones and now my camera/battery life is as good as new!
The Shure SE530 is a premium quality earphone for portable music. It creates a full sound with clarity and separation. The tiny speakers produce amazing bass for their diminutive size, along with clear highs. Care must be taken to insert the earphones for proper sound, but this extra step is worth the effort. A great choice for someone seeking high quality musical sound in a small package.
I'm not much for the Fantasy genre, but I'm a diehard fan of Lois' Miles Vorkosigan 'Space Opera' series. Therefore, it took me a while to get to reading *Curse of Chalion*. Bujold's first foray into fantasy, *The Spirit Ring* was a decent initial effort into the genre for Lois, but it suffered from its medieval setting--it wasn't fantastic enough. *Curse of Chalion* is first-rate, for several reasons.The author creates an interesting new world with a theology based on five gods. Bujold goes beyond giving the gods names and purposes, but forms customs and rituals that are different, interesting, and believable. Political intrigue, another Bujold writing strength, comes from without and within.Cazaril, the protagonist goes through a rags-to-spiritual riches ordeal to help save the Royacy of Chalion. If you are looking for Miles Vorkosigan here, you'll be only slightly disappointed, because Cazaril will give you an appetite for a different kind of hero. I, myself found Cazaril a bit humble and drab at first. But he is a noble and honest character, with a strong sense of duty, who grows more brave and admirable as you turn the pages.Some critics said the dialogue is not up to Bujold's Vor series standards, but that's because we're used to Miles Vorkosigan's witty repartee. Cazaril may be as courageous as Miles, but is more contemplative and not quite as glib.Bujold's characters are seldom flat and lifeless, except perhaps for the villains. In *COC* she does not falter. Her characters are likable, real, and fully-formed as always. Cazaril is courageous and noble. Royesse Iselle is a new member of Bujold's pantheon of strong and independent female characters.*COC* is worth pursuing for its own merits, if not to warm you up for its superlative 'sequel', *Paladin of Souls*
I have owned this mp3 player for a few weeks and I'm really very impressed with it. I'm on a really tight budget (college student with a minimmum wage job), and I think you get the most bang for your buck here.Pros:1)Huge memory, especially when you compare it to other mp3 players in the same price range2)Great sound quality (Creative makes good sound cards though, so I'm not surprised)3)The time scale feature (you can speed up a song to double speed, or slow it down to half) I don't really see any use for speeding up the music, but I'm a musician (I play mostly guitar) and being able to slow down the tracks is amazing. Now that the guitar mags are including CD's with the musical examples in them I can really get a lot out of them (I dunno, maybe I suck, but I think that they play everything way too fast to try to figure out on those CD's)4)User replaceable battery (take that Apple)5)Fast transfer rate (on my comp., Windows XP 2.01 ghz)6)Can be used as an external hard driveCons:1)Doesn't have all the bells and whistles (ie voice recorder, FM broadcaster, radio, etc.)2)It's kinda big and clunky3)Short battery life4)Only compatible with MP3, WAV, and WMA files5)Buttons (especially the scroller) feel flimsy6)90 day warrenty. I don't know. For something this expensive it shouldn't break, but I wish it was guarenteed longer.7)LOTS of menus (but I guess that's unavoidable)This is really convenient for me. I have a little over 150 Cd's and a lot of audio files on my comp. I havn't even used a third of the memory and I have 3894 tracks on it (though about 1200 are guitar tracks, and they're only about 5-10 seconds long). Maybe if you have the extra money you should look at something else, but this is good for the price (assuming it holds together) and I'm satisfied.
this riser works great to raise laptop up when using it alone or with additional monitor. makes it easy on neck if you aren't straining to look down at screen when sitting on a table. easy to keep it cool and convenient to hook up cords too.
I like this remote well considering what I paid for it. It has worked perfectly for most of the devices I intended to use it with. Programming it is pretty simple using the auto code search.However, when it cannot find a code, you have to enter the code manually and the instructions it came with do not list all of the codes available for this remote. For example, it could not automatically find the code for my Onkyo receiver and none of the codes that were in the code list worked. But, after a little searching on RCA's website, I found a link with the updated codes.ERGONOMICSFirst off, I'm used to the "peanut" style remote so favorable biased towards them. This trys to be a "peanut" style remote and it feels okay. It's just a little bulkier than I like though.The shape of the buttons are where I think RCA should have spent a little more time in design. I've been using this for weeks and after a while one tends to learn which button is which by feel. I don't foresee that happening because very few buttons are unique.TIVOI bought this crossing my fingers that I could use this for my Tivo and I can verify that it does work. But there are a few things that you can't do with it that the normal Tivo remote can do:1. In order to turn off the TV, you have to switch from the DVR to the TV button. If still in DVR mode, pressing the power button will put the Tivo into suspended mode.2. There are no "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" buttons nor any that will work as their replacement.3. There is no "live tv" button. You have to navigate the Tivo menu or press the guide button on the remote to get back to live tv.
I bought this tv at best buy about a month ago for $800 it is on clearance. I went into the store planning on purchasing a panasonic 42 plasma and saw this model sitting on the shelf. I saved $400 picking this up. Looks awesome in my living room. excellent quality picture and sound. my friends love coming over to watch sports.
Very good product with outstanding price! Computers are great, except to upgrade, then it becomes confusing! Didn't know there was sooooo much different types of memory out there! And when I got this one, I thought it wouldn't fit, at its physical height is shorter than my installed chip. Long story short, I got it, it fit, and now it's faster!
I wasn't expecting too much of a change and didn't get much because my color balances were close but it is nice to be sure. Now for getting the printing color to match!. Did find that one of my monitors is not so good. Huey is cheap and does what it advertises easily.
I want this bag to hold cameras, lenses, and other items as I learn photography. The item arrived quickly, is brand new, and just what I want.
I don't know why but when this is in use the picture on my lcd monitor is horrible. As soon as I take this product out of the path the picture is fine. I tested with 2 computers. The switching works well but who wants to look at a blurry screen?
Works great purchased for my daughter, I have a 260 model it works great. However the voice for english needs changed to a younger voice and even a choice of voices to use would be nice.
There are some locations in my home where I MUST have surge protection for electrical AND phone lines that plugs directly into the wall, and is NOT at the end of a cord. It's getting harder to find these in local stores and I was THRILLED to find these at Amazon.com and I don't have to worry about quality as they are Belkin products.This is very important protection for people who live in areas where lightning / thunderstorms are common. We've had damage to our phone lines twice in the last 3 months because the local phone co. has not changed our the gas surge protectors in their box on our home, in spite of our request that they do so.Thank you Amazon for carrying these.Many thanks to Belkin for continuing to manufacture them.
These cords are great quality, and long enough to reach areas away from my desk. Thank you so very much!
I bought the SMC7004BR on the basis of the ability to share my broadband and my printers.After receiving the device, the design for the AC adapter wasn't correct. The male end of the plug was too short to plug into the device correctly.After calling and getting an RMA for the device and shipping it back. I received my 2nd SMC7004BR in shrinkwrap.After removing the device from the package, the 2nd SMC had the same issue as the 1st one I sent back. I called SMC to complain and request another device.SMC would and will not send a 3rd device nor will they send other adapters for the poor design.I guess i'm off to the local Radio Shack and buy myself an AC adapter that works on this unit.Buy this and take your chance!
I purchased one of these at Staples when the red and green stopped showing with my current monitor cable at a LAN party and needed one ASAP. I was using a 15" LCD at 1024x768 and it could not display that low resolution without awful ghosting. I was a bit hesitent to purchase it becouse it looked flimsy compared to most monitor cables, but there were not any others available at the store. Needless to say I was very disappointed.
I have used this paper a number of times the ink and paper are the right ratio so I don't run out of paper and still have ink. The paper has the feel of the old photo paper, not the flimsy thin feel some other photo paper has.
I bought these to replace an older pair of noise cancellation headphones, thinking it'd be nice to have something a bit more compact, but it fails at the one feature I wanted - noise cancellation. As far as I can tell, all it does is generate white noise, in a (bad) attempt to mask ambient sounds (e.g. fans running nearby, engine noise aboard an airplane).Save your money and buy something else if noise cancellation is one of the features you're looking for.Pros:- uses just 1 AAA battery- comes with a 3.5mm to airplane seat plug adapterCons:- The earbuds each have their own separate cable, making for a tangly mess - I resorted to using short pieces of twist tie to join them together for most of their length, like nearly all other earbuds are designed.- The noise cancellation doesn't work. Unlike other noise cancelling headsets I've owned, all this pair seems to do is generate white noise in an attempt to mask any ambient background noise. FAIL
Yes, these headphones block noise quite well. Due to the closed design (the plugs make an airtight seal in your ears) wearing them is like wearing earplugs. The problem is, it's also like wearing a stethoscope: touching or jostling the cords produces thumps that have your eardrums crackling under the pressure. Also, turning on the electronics seems to have little further noise-reducing effect: it merely introduces a hiss and cranks the sound volume up a notch. The manual says the noise cancellation works for low-frequency noise only; possibly on an airplane you might notice a difference, but it seems you'd get very much the same effect from any pair of passive closed-design earbud phones for a lot less money.
This Tungsten C worked fine for a while but after one week, the picture became distorted and the screen striated. I contacted the dealer whose response was "did you reset the default". I did and it didn't work. I contacted the dealer a second time and the response was basically, "we'll get back to you."
I found them comfortable with great sound quality. The ear pieces were oversized for me, but would be fine for most people.
This is an excellent keyboard that works fine with Mac or Linux (I've used it with both). The size is good and the feel of the keys is nice.I find that keys do break fairly easily but I don't mind. My current one has been working great for the last 2 years.Highly recommended.
I bought this at Fry's for $99 on Black Friday sale. It comes with 1 year manufacturer warranty and during the first year it died 3 times with "protection" error and had to send to their repair center. Samsung paid for the shipping, thats not a problem but after it broke for the forth time Samsung refused repairing it. I am giving it 2-star because it never worked consistently for even 3 months but since I got it for $99 I will give it more than 1-star.I finally got Sony and I am quite happy.
I tried to use it for sand blasting on glass. I needed to be able to cut tiny pieces and to be able to reuse the stencil. IT didn't work for that project. The design was very tiny pieces and I think for larger stickers it would work, but as a stencil, I would recommend a thinner paper like Avery Clear Full-Sheet Labels for Inkjet Printers, 8.5 x 11-Inches, Pack of 10 (18665
compared to digital walkmanon the plus side: lighter, smaller, one aa that lasts longer than 2aaa (way cheaper), stereo sounds good when reception strong, no instant shut off when battery low to save presets (so you have some time to replace battery)on the minus side: sounds bad when signal weak because it can't shift to mono (there should be a mono/st switch instead of local/distant), not as easy to jump from station to station.
The unit works just fine it was exactly as I expected. One thing I would find useful would be and on/off switch for the charging input
Not only did I buy two of these for a very long plane ride for a recent vacation; I find myself putting them out all the time at home when the wife, kids, neighbors, lawn mowers, etc, etc are to loud and Im trying to focus on something. Heck I have them on as I write this review. While others will give you a much longer, more detailed review, all I have to say is try to find some other product out there with 800+ reviews at 4.5 stars - you won't find any. Priced currently at eighty four dollars, you could buy these for a family of four, for the cost of only ONE pair of Bose - Come one! Add them to your cart and don't think twice about it. Excellent quality, no regrets.
Fantastic TV even without a HD line! We've been very pleased with the product performance and would buy this line again. Additionally, the sleek styling looks great in our bedroom!
I've been wanting to upgrade from my Linksys wired router for a few years but held off due to mixed reviews and pricing on the newer Linksys wireless units.I recently discovered the D-Link 655 and read mostly good reviews with some exceptions. I ordered the D-Link 655 on July 23rd and wow am I pleased. I used free super saver shipping with USPS and received the item on July 25th. I guess living in NJ helped with that as it appears the item shipped from Jersey City, NJ.To setup the new router I used the included Network Magic setup CD and left my desktop computer hooked up to the internet through my old Linksys wired router and Cablevision / Optimum Online cable modem, as instructed. The item shipped with the old Firmware version 1.10 but ths did not cause any problems. The setup CD program found the old wired router and stepped me through every step of the way to setup the new wirelss router. Everything worked fine the first time. Using the Network Magic software, I hooked up two wired computers, one wireless laptop and my son hooked up his PSP wirelessly with no problems. Signal strengh and performance are excellent. The Network Magic setup CD also made my printer and "My Documents" folders shareable on my home network. I updated the Firmware to 1.11 from the D-Link support web site with no problems. There is a even newer Firmware version now available but I did not upgrade yet as it was just released earlier this month. Setting up WPA security was a bit more of a challenge, but I got that working in about an hour or two for all computers and my son's PSP.I'm very pleased and highly recommend this product to anyone looking to easily setup a wirelss home network, including non-technical users.
These headphones are great. they isolated well and had good quality and bass. the only trouble i had was to place the headphones in the right way in my ear in order to be well isolated from any other sound.
I have been enjoying this camera for almost 15 months now. Good thing is, it has various modes to take photos. Swivel screen is a real good thing when lot of people are obstructing your view. Though the screen size is small (1.5 inches). Its a nice camera for Point & shoot purpose & looks are pretty cool. Bad thing is - its a battery guzzler. I had to buy another battery so that I can use it for a full day, Thats why 4 stars. Controls are easy, gripping is easy, learning curve is short. It doesn't have a self lens shutter. You need to manually place the cap on the lens. I would recommend either buying a fast CF card or taking pics on 'Normal' with 5 MP combination, else it takes time between two consecutive shots. Overall a good camera, Nikon can still make it better. (I hope Nikon is listening)
I received it within 24 hours of my purchase and appreciate for quick free shipment from amazon. However, when I installed it into the PC that stopped working right now, I did not see anything on the monitor. I had previous memory installation experience and it was easy. The memory was in the right place with the tabs/nothces were put together so it was placed correctly. I rebooted the PC but nothing happened. I tried 3 times without any success. At that time, I had noticed that that memory stick was very hot. Then I called to PNY tech support # provided on the package and that person told me that that memory I received from amazon was defective and return to amazon. It was OK to return the item but I could not reboot my PC. He told me to removed the battery from PC and unplugged it for 2+ hours to reset it. I waited 3 hours and put everything back and turn it on. Nothing happened. I called again to PNY tech support and waited 45min and they suddenly cut the line. I tried again and waited another 45 min and they cut the line again (I heard the ringing tone, then suddenly the line was cut off -- twice!!). I cannot wait another hour to be cut off again. It seemed like they are avoiding my call and they already knew that new PNY memory caused my other memory sticked burned. I saw little burned on (gold edges of the sticks) both my old memory stick and new PNY I purchased from amazon. My PC was not only unimproved with this new PNY memory, but I also lost my existing good memory stick (125MB). This meory stick is pretty expensive and I chose brand name expecting for better quality as well as improvement for my PC but now, I even lost my good one and cannot use my PC. You can't tell any difference for this PNY stick until you actually installed into your PC. Don't buy PNY for their quality uncontrolled and poor thech support. The automated voice will tell you check the problems in their website. How one can check when the PC was not working?? You have to wait hours to pass automated voices to get live support and wait more hours to get the live person if you're lucky. They don't hesitate to cut off your line anytime. Amazon should have negative stars and this PNY deserves neg stars.Update: my PC is not working anymore and not repairable. PNY tech support supervisor told me he had to deal with a couple of similar problems per month (imagine how many people suffer the same problem with PNY's defective items) and nobody got compensation according to PNY policy. Never buy PNY products!!
I've had the 400mm f/5.6 for about four years- it seldom leaves my 30D. I gave this purchase quite a lot of thought, extensively researching all of the reasonably priced options available including the Canon 100-400mm IS. I finally decided on the 400 f/5.6 based on its resolution, weight, and construction, and I have never at any time regretted my decision. For the ultimate in reach, resolution and portablility, its simply outstanding in my opinion.I principally shoot BIF, bird portraits, DFs and BFs. Autofocusing is superb- no hunting. I also use a 1.4x Tamron SP Af converter with little or no image degradation, although stopping down 2/3 stop will yield some slight improvement. I also autofocus at f/8 using the tape method, and it works very well in good light with high contrast subjects [30D only, though]. In terms of sharpness- it's excellent, I would rate it A- when compared to my 70-200 f/4.0 IS. I like to shoot at very low ISOs which almost demands the use of a tripod or monopod. If I need more mobility, I can definitely hand-hold it[for a while] but have to crank up the ISO to 400 or so to compensate for old age.Three important considerations with this lens are the 4m focal point and the f/5.6 aperture, and the lack of IS. I can't think of more than one or two instances where focal point prevented me from taking a shot- its a simply a matter of planning and being accustomed to a fixed focal point lens. Very Low light conditions Will produce hunting in some instances which I compensate for with spot metering and center point focusing- my standard setup. I am accustomed to IS through the use of my 70-200mm, and frankly I don't miss having it.The lens IS built like a tank, I have dropped it in the grass on a few occasions when it fell off of the monopod and have yet to see any degradation in performance. I did experience a slight jamming of the permanently installed sun shield [which I love], but the second drop resolved it. I consider this my essential lens- in terms of overall value and utility, and while I would love to have more reach, I have not found an equal for my photography.
Great range in sound, and very decent noise cancellation. I bought this along withJBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black)since they were both cheap and have high ratings. I like the JBuds better. I put this in my laptop bag, in case I need to use headphones while on the train. The JBuds are always on my office desk, because I use it more.
I gave this item to my son who loves to cook. He used it on x-mas day while preparing the ham dinner and had only good things to say. The ham turned out perfectly! He used the thermometer to check everything!
I bought this item in a store when I first got my camera. It is incredibly fast, doesn't get hot (like some others I have used), has a protective slip to make sure you don't jar the card, and is sleek and pocket-sized so it is perfect for travel.Highly recommended!
These tv's have a bad lamp life and cost about $250 to replace (yourself) Mine went out just after the warranty expired and replacement lamps have a warranty of only 6 month. Don't waste your money buying these tv's.
I am new to the world of MP3 players and waited a long time to buy one. I really like this model. It will hold the equivalent of about 6 CDs - depending on the size of the tracks. I have used it with Windows Media Player and iTunes. It is about the size of a pack of gum and very light. I have had it for 3 months and use it at least 4 times a week and I just had to replace the battery for the first time. The only problem I have is with the head phones. They are too big to fit in my ears and have a scratchy sound. I replaced them and now everything is fine! This would be great for a small child or a technology beginner.
The monitor is very easy to setup and it has a great picture. It seems larger than 17." I really like the stand that came with it, too. The monitor did not need adjusting, the settings were just fine. I really like it.
I use my Simpl A1 with a pair of audiophile quality headphones and the improvement in sound quality they provide is obvious. Easy to keep charged. I wish it were smaller, but I appreciate that it attaches to the back of the iPod, unlike other headphone amps. Highly recommended if you've invested in high quality headphones and want to hear what they're truly capable of.
Perfect connection for HDMI out from laptop to TV. Streaming movies in HD (1080p) from HBO, Netflix and more sites.
I purchased this in gray in 2007 along with two extra 4pk sets of the Sony 2500 mah batteries (gave me 12 in all). Have three cameras that use these batteries, still going strong, so is the charger. Have never gone to use a camera and found a dead battery, and some sit for quite a while. I have four grand-daughters, am a bird watcher, etc. so I take lots of pictures. I wish all my purchases would last this well.
I purchased this after reading an early review in Consumer Reports.It is attractive, and has many nice features. Unfortunately, the software is rudimentary, and I could not conceive of giving it to my parents as a Christmas gift. I subsequently bought the Pandigital 8.0 which is a much nicer software interface.EML
We sent this DVD player back. The controls were unreliable, the player kept freezing.
I am very satisfied with this product; easy set up; super great picture and sound; easy to use. I'd recommend it!!
I read the CNET information on HDMI cables and took note that they used the cheapest for their purposes and their review indicated that the cheap ones performed very well. The cheapest I could buy at a local store was $[...] although I could order one for $[...] from the store internet site with added shipping charges. This HDMI cable performs as well as the previous $100 ones we bought for our plasma 1080p HDTV. I am happy with the product and extremely happy with the price. So don't waste your money on a fancy brand name. I also was pleasantly surprised with the speed of the delivery as it arrived two days after I ordered it by standard shipping. If I need more cables I definitely would order from this seller again.
I run a Karaoke show with a laptop computer. I wanted a second video display for the singers. Most laptops have a VGA plug that can be used for a second display. My laptop is over seventy feet from the singers and speakers to get me away from the loud music. This cord worked without any degradation of the video signal.
Another seller could not get the product after I paid for it, but this seller shipped it the same day. And instead of a zinc plated mount, I got it in black. I could not be more pleased with this transaction.
After reading all the reviews, I was skeptical when ordering these headphones. They still seemed like the best product out there and now after owning them for 2 months I would highly recommend them. I've worn them on 20 mile runs without experiencing some of the pressure issues others have written about. They sound great and work well. Like a pair of running shoes, you have to find what works for you.
The Coby MP-C951 is an excellent MP3 player. I wanted one that did not require a special program for transferring music to it. I had organized my music files in different folders on my computer and wanted an MP3 player that would allow me to simply drag and drop the folders in Windows explorer. The Coby MP-C951 is recognized as a USB drive and can be used as such. Navigation is excellent and so is the sound quality. You can also view text files (not pdf files, though). The battery charges very quickly (with the option of charging with an AC adapter or by connecting to a USB port) and lasts many hours. I am very happy with it and recommend it highly.
The lanyard that came with the camera sucked so I was glad I ordered this case with it. I really like the magnetic clasp.
I bought this GPS before a trip to Ft. Lauderdale from my new home in Athens, GA. I received it the day before the trip, so I didn't have much time to read the directions, other than how to charge the batteries. It was fairly easy to use, however, and made the trip much more enjoyable. I did, however, have two situations crop up, one in each direction, which were peculiar. The unit written instructions under the map were correct, yet the verbal instructions were incorrect at two major route changes. If you're following the verbal instructions, you find out you've gone the wrong way when the next verbal instruction you hear is "recalculating route". This was a bit annoying as it caught me the first time and I had to drive 15 miles before I could turn around. All in all it's pretty effective, but I would caution users that it's not 100% perfect.
By far the Best camera bag I own, and I have about 5. Got this bag just in time for a 2 week photo trip to Alaska. Easily holds, protects, and organizes all my gear, plus room for the weather clothing that is nessesary in Alaska. I love the fact that tamrac bags are very weather proof with out needing and optional rain cover, it makes getting to your equipment much faster. The tripod straps work great, kept everything so balanced I forgot I was carrying a 'pod. The shoulder straps on this bag are very comfortable as well. I definaely recommend this bag to anyone looking for a camera backpack.
very satisfied with this lcd. no dead pixel. no backlight problem. response time is great. have been using it to watch dvd and hdtv and it was picture perfect. could not have asked for more of this lcd. highly recommended.
It's a pretty good camera, I haven't had it for more then a month now so I can't tell you if it breaks easily. I kind of regret buying it only because I feel I should've spent the extra and got a cannon power shot. Honestly though this is not a bad camera, you get what you paid for. WARNING: The one thing I HATE about it is that there is no audio (sound) when you play back a video on the camera. There is only sound when you put it on a computer. Besides this, it does what it is suppose to do.
The outside case seems well constructed and looks very good, but inside the individual cd envelopes may be removable by feature but they do not like to stay in on their own accord. Every time I flip through the case one or two fall out.
I think I ordered wrong component. Just got tired of going back and forth. Just put it away for later.
First off - I am strictly an amateur photographer with no training. I use a Sony a100 DSLR. I wanted an all purpose lens that I could use while hiking and driving off-road without having to carry a telephoto and the regular lens that came with the camera. I love to photograph scenery and wildflowers. This lens allows me to do long-range photos of mountains or scenery off in the distance, while still allowing me to zoom in on flowers - without changing lenses. This lens fits and works perfectly. It is a little heavier than my other lenses, but I am getting use to it and the difference is minimal, plus I don't have to carry an extra lens in my backpack. It seems well built and sturdy. I have no complaints and highly recommend it.Update - September 2011: I just came back from vacation in Utah. This lens is great. It is the only one I used. Does closeup, mid-range, and distant. Using at most fully extended you really have to concentrate, hold your breath or brace yourself. Didn't feel like lugging a tripod on hikes. The pictures are wonderful. It is a great all-purpose lens. A little heavy, but worth it, plus I didn't have to carry a pack with extra lenses so weight equals out. Love, love, love this lens.
The battery stopped holding a charge after a few months. I paid about $30, Lenmar wants $8 to consider a warranty claim. What a joke.
The cartridges arrived promptly. I am always amazed with the short life of these cartridges. I might get 30 good color copies and then they run out of ink. I don't think it's just HP, it is the nature of the product. Short life span so you will have to keep buying them. I wish I could find an alternative but so far I have not.
This adapter was a perfect fit for an aftermarket stereo to my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado's antenna cable. What more can I say?
Using the Nikon SB-800 up and off camera (using a flash bracket) eliminates red-eye, and gives you more natural shadows (emulating the relative position of the sun, up and off to one side). You need this cord to connect the flash bracket hot shoe to the D-200. You can pay the Nikon price, but hey! It's just a cord!
The Nino with Case, 20MB CF card and battery weighed 11oz. The Palm Vx was only 6oz with battery and slim Palm case. The Palm was also about half as thick and an inch shorter with the same screen size although an inch in taken up with the writing area. I first bought the Nino because as a longtime PC user, I thought that WinCE would be more versatile. I thought Microsoft would win the battle of the platform, thoughts of Apple thorough my mind. I didn't want to find that I ran out of memory before it could do everything that I needed it to do. I found the Nino a palmtop computer trying to be an organizer and the Palm an organizer trying to be a palmtop computer. The Nino could do everything and was very expandable. It is a hand-held computer, but it was just too darn big to carry around in my pocket. I don't carry a briefcase or travel for business. I wanted an everyday organizer to hold contacts, itineraries, notes, lists, appointments, financial information, simple maps and do some calculations. The Palm Vx does all this in such a small size. If I needed to use a computer on the road, I'd buy a laptop. I don't need to edit Word documents, do any database work, access the Internet, use multimedia or color, read books or play elaborate games on it. I just wanted something to hold basic information and do relatively simple calculations till I could transfer it back to my computer. So far it does everything that my Nino did, but with less memory. I still have 74% memory left. About 2.1 MB out of 8 for the Palm vs. 15 MB out of 24 for the Nino (with CF card); the programs use less memory. It my case, size mattered. I found I was never carrying the Nino when I needed it. I'd leave it in my car. Overall, the Palm does everything I need and want it to do. I do worry about expandability, but so far it hasn't been an issue. If I had gone with the Palm V I'd be in trouble. If you want something that could do those other things, I'd just spend the money for a laptop. The Nino could do those other things, but not very well, compared to a laptop. If they could cut back on the size of WinCE or PocketPC devices I think I'd consider them. Till then, I'm sticking with Palm.
I needed a second battery for my Canon SX230 HS. By the way a GREAT camera. I just returned from a trip to Italy & took about 2000 photos over a week. Iturned the camera on/off & used the zoom constantly. The battery lasted so long I plan on buying another to replace the one lost in the airport.
It was very lightweight so I didn't mind having it on my lap for long periods of time. The storage compartment is big enough for your adapter and cord, but it is a little bit of a hassle to shove it all in there. Other than that it's very attractive and it keeps your lap cool. The only thing that would make this thing better is if it had some kind of cushion on the bottom of it.
This battery does exactly what you'd expect: you plug it into the computer and it keeps it working for a few hours. I've had mine for over a year, and no surprises so far.
My 7 year old daughter loves it. Great product for the price. Fun green color. Sturdy case. Zipper is a tad hard but we don't keep it closed anyways.
I've been using these for the past 2 months, they're extremely comfortable and sound absolutely stunning compared to everything I've owned before them. Before these I had a pair of skullcandy hesh, but after I realized skullcandy was horrible I decided on these. I do not regret my purchase, 5/5
I purchased this item about 1 year ago. Starting around the 2 month mark, it began to lose all my radio presets, despite frequent recharging. This occurred about once per month for a while, then once every two weeks. Now it won't hold my presets at all unless the unit is plugged in at all times. On top of that, the remote no longer works (and yes, I changed the wafer battery). The radio sounded good when it was working, but it's very poorly constructed. There must be better options. Stay away.
this works exactly as it should. very easy to setup.
A very good flash drive it small but it is good and cheap!! and it works very good and it easy to save on the flash drive too.
If you SMOKE stuff (jerky, sausage, Venison, Chicken/Turkey,,,,,) you WILL need a thermometer to tell you TWO THINGS:1) Tempurature in the smokehouse2) Temperature of your meatI've bought 3 of these Mavericks over the last 8 to 10 years. OKAY- They don't last forever; especially if like me you leave it outside.Bottom line is this.... It does exactly what it says, and it is 110% reliable.
received it quickly and works great to protect my lens. Highly recommended the product. I used it on my Canon t4I 18-135mm lens
Recieved the ipod video in a timely fashion, ipod was mentioned to be more or less, flawless. When I received it, the back is all gummed up from sticker marks it seems, and it also has an engraving of the last owner. Other than that it seems to be in working condition, hopefully, just started using it. The engraving on the back is quite displeasing though.edit: Starting using the ipod, malfunctioning and doesn't hold a charge very long.
Ear buds delivered clear music without making me deaf to traffic, but simply would not stay in my ears. These headphones do the same, but they stay put. I was especially impressed with the sound quality on the train - I could still clearly hear announcement of the next stop, but the 'white noise' of the train itself was blocked. I even heard elements in the music that I'd never noticed before.The only drawback is comfort - for the 45 minutes or so that I wear them during my commute, the headphones are fine, but longer use might make your ears a bit sore.
Bought this product over a month ago and I must say that I love the look and feel. I have been waiting years for something like this to come out. Feels gerat in my left hand no more hand pain and I just started using righ click for my double click and I don't know why I didn't switch sooner. Now for the CON - I like most people installed the software CD that came with it BIG MISTAKE. I have since removed the software and just let windows manage it and the "interference" I was experiencing has just about gone away I think Logitech needs to re-wtie the software and drivers for both XP and Vista users. That being said for any left out there this is a great product just needs to have software and drivers tweaked somewhat. Hope this helped you. I would recommend this product for any lefy.
Needed small waterprood camera to take on sailing adventures where everything gets wet! Other colleagues had this camera and were very satisfied with it. Really simple to use, good pictures and battery lasts for many, many pictures.Note that Consumer Reports really liked their software; the camera overall was middle of the pack.
This web cam is great .The voice quality is also good.I can talk to my family in India
I purchased this scanner primarily because it advertised that it would copy documents directly from the scanner to a printer. Well it won't. Cannon sugessted I download new drivers --that didn't work. Then they admitted that their software was bad and they're &quot;working on it&quot;. Then don't advertise it as being able to make direct copies.What scanning I've done with it is fine.It makes a fine paper weight.
filters are fine. they came as advertised and were clean and work effectively. No great shakes but tiffen quality is fine and worth buying.
This GPS has everything that you could want! I can't believe the accuracy and the maps have information on the smallest of backroads and private streets. I was reluctant to buy one that didn't have preloaded maps, but I was shopping price so I tried it. I had the maps loaded and the unit ready to go in 15 minutes! Compare to units at twice the price, I can't imagine how they could be any better. I was able to load seven states on the supplied memory card, and I like the idea that in the unlikely event that I should travel outside of that area, I need only upgrade the memory card. An unbelievable value!!
This product works great if there are no large amounts of metal (ie. furnace ducting, etc) on the line of sight between transmitter and receiver. This requirement was not satisfied on my first try. The transmitter in basement and receiver in kitchen. There was tremendous noise both in audio and video but particularly audio. Lots of &#34;popping&#34; sounds. The metal is probably serving as an antenna for ambient EM noise and retransmitting that to the receiver unit. Distance between transmitter and receiver was approx 40'. I moved the remote TV/receiver into the livingroom where distance was reduced to maybe 15' and no metal structures in between. Works great. Sound and video is good. Video is not HD but still very acceptable. This product may also interfere with wireless phones...my caller ID does not work on the wireless phones now but does work on the hard-wired phones. I am experimenting with this now.I would say that this is an inexpensive alternative to running coax in a house but do not expect it to work well in all situations.
Bought for my daughter who loves it very nice screen,clear videos speaker is good sounding photos are great to download FM radio is a plus would tell anyone esle its is a great buy and well worty it
This is a superb lens. It is exactly what it says it is... It has a VERY useful zoom range. It is VERY fast focusing. And it has VR. But ignore the reviews that suggest that VR is the same as a 1.2 or 1.8 lens -- It is not. VR allows you to handhold in much dimmer light than you could normally handhold a lens by compensating for minor hand tremors. But your exposure, being longer, can no longer "freeze" moving objects, like kids. So while your image is stabilized, your subject is not. VR is a GREAT benefit, but it cannot replace a 1.2 or 1.8 lens that gives you the faster shutter speed, rather than trying to compensate for a slower speed. VR also costs far, far less than a very, very fast zoom. This lens is a joy to use, very, very sharp and contrasty, and has produced for me many great shots. If you understand what image stabilization is, as opposed to a truly fast lens, you will love this lens.
Well what can you say its good, get the code right away, and it is a little cheaper than the one in the stores.
This is great game, considering that the Visor is not a gaming platform. The option to choose courses and types of play help keep this game interesting and fresh. The only problem I had with this game was the way you have to 'drag' your way around the course.
I installed a double din Clarion stereo into a 2002 Camry. This trim kit worked, but it was "so so" in it's quality of fit and finish. I had to cut small spacer tabs in my car's opening to get this bezel plate to fit close to properly. After I got it all in place, ther was a gap right below the bezel and it was very difficult to get it to snap into place. For a "nice" car, this is definately the cheapest looking thing in it. It does the job, but definately NOT a professional looking piece.
I have had one of these for a couple of years, and I love it. I used to work as a hi-fi salesman during the 80s, so I am rather picky. This unit plays pretty loud, and the sound can be shaped quite a bit with the EQ and the presets. I mostly use it to play CD's, even the ones I record on my TEAC CD recorder. The cassette works fine; I have not used the radio much. If it had an input jack, I would use it in my living room and pipe my VCR and DVD through it. I will be sad when it eventually croaks.
I have really enjoyed this camera. It seems to offer a few things that I can't seem to understand how to access. It's relatively easy to use in the automatic mode. It takes good pictures, even from far away. It offers several different picture modes. I used the glass mode and took pictures of an aquarium. The pics were so clear it looked like I was in the water with the fish!
This is a good starter tripod. It's lightweight, is generally well constructed, and comes with two quick-release camera attachments (handy if you're using it with more than one camera).There is a bubble level on the camera mount and a dome-like bubble level on the base where the legs attach. Neither seems useful or accurate. Furthermore, extending the legs all the way and setting the tripod on a level surface doesn't cause the camera to be level - you still have to fiddle around with the individual leg heights to get things properly level.Having said that, it's usually not much of a hassle to get it set up the way you want.For this price, it's a great thing to have around for those times you need a tripod. I got to actually be in the Christmas photos by way of my camera's timer and this tripod.
It's tough to judge how big the interior dimensions of a bag are based on pictures. I bought this thinking it was a little bit bigger than it turned out to be. However, the bag is incredibly well-made. All the zippers and clips are sturdy, and open/close nicely. It won't quite hold all of my gear, but it is enough to hold a DSLR (w/ attached lens) along with 2-3 other lenses, some cleaning gear, and other assorted things (extra batteries, small notebook, etc). The walls of the bag are sturdy yet light in weight, and it's well-padded in case of an accidental drop. The moveable interior walls are easy to reposition for the best possible fit, and overall I'm happy with the bag. I just wish it was a smidgen bigger.So, to sum it up...PROS:+ Lightweight+ Sturdy build+ Good zippers/clips+ Affordable+ Plenty of little compartments and organizable spaceCONS:- A bit small if you have a lot of gear- Shoulder strap is a cheapie and not too good for extended carrying
This 35mm is pretty much the perfect college kid film camera. It wont spoon feed you when it comes to learning, which will really help you in the long run. In the age of "press this button and you're focused", this camera is one of the few 35mm's left that doesn't have AF. Also wont change exposure levels to what the camera suggests(such as AV or TV mode some cameras have), this gives you the freedom to be creative as some shots have a whole different mood if underexposed a stop or overexposed a bit. As for manual focus, it's something you need to be able to do as a photographer. Sometimes the computer in your camera just doesn't focus perfectly on that eye you want in focus, or for something as precise as macro photography which has very shallow depth you're going to need pinpoint accuracy that a computer can not do for you.This lens is great because it's like the vintage 35mm except you don't have to worry about the light meter or any other small part inside of it being broken. Nor do you have to worry about the image quality. The kit lens in this camera is very sharp. It's a bit limiting considering it's f/3.5 so that rules out really low light(but grain can be good, unlike noise in digital; grain has an artistic quality), but considering the price and the quality of the whole kit it's great.Sure you can get a used one from the 70's or 80's for way cheaper, but chances are something is broken in that thing and you may not know until you've invested 2 hours developing the first roll in your class...So shell out a little bit extra and get this, it's worth it.edit 12-9-10:I still like this, shot some street photography with it since it's really compact compared to a big DSLR, but one big con I've found is build quality. It's got a lot of plastic, and I did drop it once which resulted in a huge dent. The silver parts look metal but they aren't, they're some sort of chrome paint covering more plastic. I don't baby my gear so this thing's starting to look kinda ugly. It hasn't completely broken yet though. I said the kit lens was sharp in my review, but really I now know it's not as good as I made it out to be, I recommend a used nikon e series 50mm 1.8 ais which can be had for cheap on the used market.
The Magellan Meridian Color is my first GPS receiver, so I can't compare it with others. But it is an amazing piece of equipment. It is extremely versatile, well made, fun and useful. With the latest firmware upgrade, v5.34, and the excellent optional MapSend DirectRoute mapping computer software (made by NavTech) this is both a great handheld hiking GPS and an in-car, turn-by-turn, street/address routing device.Although the internal memory is only 16 MB, enough for the adequate base maps that are pre-installed, the capability to use SD memory cards for uploading detaled street or topo maps from the computer greatly expands the usefulness. I am using a 256 MB memory card in my Meridian Color, on which I currently have uploaded detailed street maps for most of California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas from the DirectRoute software. These have to be limited to no more than 64 MB regions that can be selected on the GPS through the "card utilities - change map" menu, and are available in the GPS at all times. If I want more maps than fit on one card, I can buy another card and swap them as needed.The color screen is very good and can be seen well in a car from the drivers seat position when the unit is held in the optional dashboard suction-cup mounting bracket. Unless the sun is right on it, it is bright enough to be seen in the middle of a sunny day, and can be dimmed at night. The zoom function allows you to quickly zoom out to see your current position in reference to the whole world, or zoom in in reference to as close as a 100 ft scale of detailed street or topo maps.The only negative comment I have is that the output connection from the GPS to a computer is a serial port type, rather than USB. Most newer laptops don't even have serial ports anymore. However, this is remedied by using a serial/USB converter (about $20). The uploading of detailed maps is much faster anyway when done directly to the SD memory card using an SD memory reader/writer (also about $20), which makes it mostly unnecessary to connect the GPS directly to the computer.The GPS receiver goes through 2 AA batteries in about 6 hours of use with screen continuously at full brightness. I bought an AA battery recharger with 6 batteries for about $20 which works great and takes away the cost of replacing batteries.The Meridian Color can quickly convert among all major coordinate systems, and has multiple screens to show you such things as your current coordinates, elevation, speed, heading, and needed bearing toward a chosen destination ("waypoint"). It can store up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes. For hiking purposes it can track your movement and then allow you to use a "backtrack" function to see and re-trace your path back to where you started.
Very good product ,good value ,you won't find any better unit for this price,very good seller,the unit arrived in excellent condition and i really enjoy it,very low noise ,long range and not too heavy and the manufacturer offer replacement earpads/cushions that you can buy on line.other sites sell it for higher prices.the name brand Sennheiser is one of the leading brands.thank you Amazon.
I'm using the B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Filter for the Canon EF-S 18-55mm (kit lens) on my XSi/450D. I couldn't be happier with the results.This filter eliminates glare to make blue skies bluer and greens greener. It works particularly well, for example, for foliage in direct sunlight. Without the filter, the details in the foliage are muddled by the harsh reflection from sunlight. With the filter, the foliage shows more definition and the color tones of the foliage are more pleasing to the eye. If you're into landscape photography, this lens is a must.The filter is made in Germany. The build quality is simply top-notch. It comes with a protective plastic case.It has two brass rings that move independently; one for screwing the filter on to the lens, and another for rotating the filter to adjust the amount of polarization. For lens that don't have internal focus (IF), the movement of the lens barrel during focusing will throw the polarization out of adjustment. If you're using the filter on a non-IF lens, focus on your subject before making the necessary adjustments on the filter.---I'm really pleased with the difference the B+W filter makes in landscape/outdoor photography. It may be pricey for a filter, but trust me, it's well worth every penny!
I thought this was for the 2005 Toyota Matrix but its not. You need to pick up the Scosche TA2044B which is for the 2003+ 4Runner but will fit 2005-2006 Toyota Matrix as well.
If your in the market for an in-dash LCD Monitor with DVD/CD player, this is it. Great picture, great value, awesome blue-tooth, touch screen display works like a charm and easy install. If you want the navigation feature, unfortunately its not available yet(3/21/07). That would be one of its downfalls. Also the expansion module is sold seperately so if you want to connect your blue-tooth and navigation up you would have to buy that expansion module. Also the blue-tooth is sold seperately and not build in. You should be ok if you want to just expand one device but not two. You will need that expansion module. Other than that the unit is great.
I was shopping around for a wireless mouse for a while and after reading the feedback from others on here decided to go with the logitech. I am happy to say the product is great. Not only was the mouse inexpensive but it works perfectly. I just plugged the receiver into my laptop and the mouse started working in about 10 seconds. The on/off switch is an excellent feature since it helps conserve battery life, and the range of the mouse is also excellent. It also tracks very well on a large variety of surfaces! I would absolutely recommend this mouse to anyone looking for an affordable wireless option. It also comes with the two batteries and a traveling case so you don't have to buy anything extra. A great product!
I am SO pleased with this product,I hummed and haahed about buying this or a USB phone to use with the Skype system,I'm just thrilled I decided on this...it was VERY easy to conect up to my computer and phone....so easy, even I could do it!!!
it cost me [money],and extra money to shipp it from USA to my country jordan,it was my first MP3 player ,I have upgrdae to 2.10 frimware ,the quality of sound is great ,its easy to use ,and have good documention,and all software come with it is nice and handy,every thing is perfect on it,but its made from [inexpensive] plastic I dont know whey I feel its will break donw into 100 pices if I drop it 10CM above the ground,when I have bought it I look for big Anti-Shock and 120 Second was the biggest, but it use less or doest do it jop will, if you use it when you are walking "not running" it will skip alot,I have suprised when that happen becouse when I read the past reviews they said that it will not skipp "except one",so it not that player for walking or in the GYM, the situation on AUDIO CDs is wrost that mp3 if you walk , I have find the mp3 buffer is 60 secound "maximum" I thought that its 120 secounds, is it and Anti-Shock the same ??? , I think there is some bad desgine of buffer, when you start the song the buffer full with 60 or 120 secound of the song and it start playing from buffer and the cd stop moving then when the buffer is going empty the cd start to move to reload the buffer ,that as I think but why they reload the buffer when it 1/2 load "they use the space that you have leasson to it " that will give the player extra time to try to reload the buffer when you are moving "its hard to the player to read clear when you are moving" I hope that I have sucsess to make you understand what I mean ,I hope that sonic blue will do that thing on the next frimware, I thank you should go to biger Anti-Shock or buffer player than this one if you are planning to use it when runnig or at GYM.
i read complaints about it look i did not care it went in the back on my computer for a poor mans quad speeker system works great for that it has a little play but not much so the cable mess is a minimum with the abilty to still move itmoose
I no longer own my previous and much finer camcorder, so I finally found myself in the market for purchasing some kind of camcorder until I could get back on my feet to get another good one. I thought this one may do, good price, looks sharp, purchased on impulse . . .big NO-NO.I will say the camera takes decent pictures (as the previous reviews state, almost exclusively outside in broad daylight or indoors withvery good lighting). Other than that, don't bother. The MP3 is a cutefunction (and quite possibly the most practical). The video, UHH, let'snot even go there. The voice recorder, also not bad - records in WAV format and can be transferred to PC.Jack of all trades, master of none . . .I guess that would be the bestway to finally describe this item. I will say that I'll be saving up nowfor much better camcorder and no more "I just gotta have this right now"Save your $, find a quality product - even if you have to pay a little more for it. Trust me, it will be overall better in the long run . . .
The quarter inch size is the perfect size for the spines of the CD jewel cases. I use them all of the time to label my CDRs. Good for other small jobs too.
I've purchased two other after-market batteries for this camera, and was disappointed with their performance. This one works great.
Great Cable. Really cleaned up my picture. The cable does have characteristics of being semi-ridged, so if you were planning to do any corners you will have to have a long bend.Not happy with the Price, but the cable performance is good considering the low db output from my Satellite System (DirectTV).
this dvd player not only has dts out, it also has component video out. your tv might not have a plug for this yet, but it is taking the enterainment industry by storm and your next tv will.
I have to jump into the fray here with another perspective, but first the disclaimer. I am not promoting Fellowes Writeright products, and I do not work for Fellowes or any affiliate.Now, any number of reviews complained of the difficulty of getting a "clean" installation. I found similar reviews for other protectors as well, so finally I had to pick one. The Fellowes was in my "price range" so I chose it first.I am quite satisfied with the installation (just completed). Yes, I did get "bubbles," and No, the little squeegie didn't get them out, HOWEVER, when I turned the machine on, they simply were not visible, even with fairly dark photos displayed. And since the cutting to size was pretty easy (though I was careful, and would recommend a maginfying glass on a stand to be as careful as I am prone to be), I have to say that the installation was successful.When my PDA is off, I see the "imperfections" that look like water marks rather than "bubbles" but it won't impair my satisfaction with actually using my PDA.I can't speak for the longevity of these protectors, but at least "out of the box," I am satisfied...
Bought this for my daughter in South Africa. She was happy with it. So what else can I say? It Works!
I am an IT Professional, been in the industry for 15 years. I would not hesitate to install this unit in small offices which require little security or homes.My wife and I share the same computer at home, and we both setup the unit in 10 minutes and had all of our favorite login enabled sites entered in the software for painless login.Hotmail, gmail, amazon, craigslist, ebay... a single finger press and we were logged in to any of them. You dont even need to turn the unit ON... it knows when your finger presses down and automatically signs you in.I was worried about latency, but logins happen in about 1 second (faster than I can log into hotmail).Get the unit ! Only downside is you have to use the fast user switching... which is a small security risk, but at home or a small office is no big deal.
Seems to work very well. Cord may tangle if you retract too quickly. Didn't even need to change the plug for my Dell 1545. Definitely more convenient and compact than lugging the original power cord. Comes with a nice little pouch to drop in your bag.Still, I wish the transformer or whatever that black brick is could be smaller & lighter.
Came in perfect condition and on time! The price was great and was everything I expected and needed for my camera.
This dash kit fits perfectly in my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. Both the front of the piece is flush with the dash and the piece fits perfectly in the cutout in the dash (no gaps around the edges).The item was shipped to me in a bubble envelope which I thought was a bit risky because the screw hole brackets extend about 1" from the faceplate, exposing them for possible breakage but the item was intact upon receiving it so the plastic does have some strength to it.I'm very happy with how the plate fits to the stereo and to the car.
These extremely comfortable headphones deliver great sound without completely removing the wearer from our company, which - as his parents - we appreciate. He (the wearer) couldn't be happier.
We ordered this for use with a netbook and it delivered all we had hoped for!
I tried one other fm transmitter for my 5th Gen iPod and it was awful. This one has crystal clear sound, no interference even in the Seattle Metro area! I use it on the Japan setting tuned to 87.9 in my car. It's nice because I can use it all over the house too, anywhere I have a clock radio. I'm thrilled!
Helps kids learn their home row and essential typing letters. Easy to install and is very durable - good product.
During the Holocaust, many great works of art owned by Jewish people was stolen by the Nazis, depriving the victims of the Holocaust and their heirs of not just wealth, but family heritage and history as well. Nazi plundered art has wreaked havoc in the art world in recent years, leading museums and galleries and innocent buyers to return work they never knew was stolen.Many Nazi escaped from Germany before the Allies secured the war torn country, and Argentina was the destination of many. In The Lost Van Gogh, a recently published detective novel by AJ Zerries, the husband and wife writing team Al and Jean Zerries, looted art finances the escape and post war life of Udo Luscher, a sadistic Gestapo chief whose cruel torture of Jews made Himmler's boy.When a lost Van Gogh painting is delivered to the Metropolitan Museum in Manhattan by UPS, the case is handed to Clay Ryder, the former Navy SEAL turned cop known as the Art Guy. His special domain is stolen art, and it is his job to track down the rightful owner of the plundered painting. The appearance of the Van Gogh leads to a scramble within the world's art and organized crime. When the Mossad, Israel's infamous intelligence service, arrives on the scene, the stage is set for an intense roller coaster ride of mayhem.In Detective Clay Rider, the Zerries' have created a worthy character endowed with both the physical and intellectual qualities to join Laura Joh Roland's Sano Ichiro and Sharon Kay Penman's Justin de Quincy, investigators and heroes both. Emotionally, Ryder is a mess, another important attribute of the successful modern hero. Plagued by the ghost of his wife, Ryder knows no camaraderie with his fellow detectives in the Major Case Squad, who see him as distracted and defective, in other words dangerous.The Lost Van Gogh combines good story telling with endearing characters, frightening villains, gunfire and explosions, and a kidnapping and wicked chase. In other words, it has everything you need for a few hours of summer entertainment. Don't be surprised to see The Lost Van Gogh on the big screen, and certainly it would be much better product than the much ballyhooed and more boring Da Vinci Code.
This was an excellent buy. Less than a $100 and has lasted 5 years so far.
Arrived in a timely way and was 'New" and in the original packaging. Very straight forward connections and use. The additioinal ringer could be louder and the "tone" could be more distinctive. But, it is an aid to allow a hord of hearing adult to perceive the phone ringing.
Sorry if this sounds very negative, but......(One star given only because there was no option for zero stars)I ordered a Sandisk Imagemate SDDR-08 for SmartMedia on February 7th and received it on the 14th. The package was factory sealed and shrinkwrapped. Upon checking the contents versus the packing list, I realized that the (2) power cord adaptors that should have come with my unit were NOT included. I was disappointed, but figured I could wait a couple more days for SanDisk to get me squared away via priority shipping. A gentleman by the name of Vishnu in their customer technical service department was very helpful and assured me that they would get me squared away pronto. Today is February 29th and I still have not received the power cord. After much back and forth, one overnite shipment of the wrong adaptor, etc., I am still waiting. If you want to buy one of these things, I suggest buying it at a brick-and-mortar store so that you can check the box for all pertinent materials. The only thing worse than not having a piece of new equipment is buying it, waiting for it and then not being able to use it. This has been a big bummer. Try another brand.
I am so glad after seeing the other reviews to know that I'm not crazy- this camera really is awful! The inconsistent quality of photos is dreadful, with many underlit and blurry for no clear reason. I love my other Cannon and wish they would stay away from making such supposedly "smart" cameras.
We have six of these remotes--one for every room that has a TV and speakers. All our entertainment gear, computer LAN, security system, intercom, and telephone equipment sits in a single dedicated closet my wife calls "World Central." We control the entertainment components via IR receivers in each room. My wife can watch one TiVo and I another, while our nieces watch cartoons on the DVD or the VCR (or both at once if they can't agree). Meanwhile, you can also listen to CDs, MiniDiscs, FM, or anything on our computers through speakers throughout the house and outside.We got the RM-VL900s exactly three years ago and have changed batteries just once. I can operate the remotes blindfolded after all the practice, but I agree with the complaint that only nine buttons illuminate--and only when pressed. The rest of them do glow in the dark, but not brightly enough.Theses devices are so good that I hesitate to mention these minor flaws, but I do find programming them (when you get new gear) to be tricky sometimes. Occasionally, you have to repeat a procedure with tiny variations not covered in the guide to get them working.
The Case Logic 336 Disc Capacity CD Wallet is very well made as are all of Case Logic's productsBlack Koskin Wallet 320 CapaciI have ordered three so far and will be ordering at least one more. I use them for both CD's and DVD's and find them to be sturdy and easy to use and organize. The sleeves are tightly held in by plastic binders that are both strong and flexible. Saves space and protects discs while making it much easier to find the cd or dvd you are looking for. Highly recommended!!!
I was so happy while receiving this camera the last couple days I was at San Francisco. I went on a night trip to the golden gate park and took so many wonderful pictures. As I was taking more pictures, I've noticed the battery was losing its strength to 3 bars. Then in next couple minuts, during a 30 sec night-view shot, the camera shut off the power by itself. I assumed the battery was running out. The next morning, when I took out the flash card, read it in PC, it shows reading error. Tried to use many applications to recover it, nothing works. I lost all my photos I took at SF without a warning ... Very bad design on low battery power scenario ...
After regular use, Replay TV units break. The hard drive wears out and video/sound gets blotchy. I've returned two different defective units, and still have not received a replacement EIGHT WEEKS later. They do not honor their warranty. Also check out ... (Better Business Bureau). Under "Check Out A Company", punch up Replay TV in Mountain View, CA. I'm not the only one who is having trouble getting them to fix their bad product.
Monster cable has been the best cable on the market for along time now and this is no different but what stores want for them are pretty pricey but on amazon its dirt cheep. over all perfect cable get one for everyting you own that it will work on it will make you a happier person.
I compared a number of brands simultaneously and chose to keep these. I was never in the open flat environment for maximum range,still I got 6.5 miles on one test with reasonable clarity. They outperformed all the others (Cobra,Uniden,Motorola)with regard to range and clarity. Nice display too.Two complaints: 1)The battery meter is USELESS. The low battery indicator comes on at about the same time the unit dies. 2)It does not keep the settings of channel/subcode and power setting, if the battery dies, or are changed.You cannot see the approx. battery strength as with the Motorola. Keep spare AA batteries on hand, or charge every night. Still Great sound. I thought better clarity than Motorla and Cobra. Uniden was also a nice radio, as 2nd choice!
I think I got the filter that "Camera Guy" returned. The filter was very dirty, covered with specks and a layer of film. Cleaned most of it successfully with dry lens paper and would have been happy with it, but there was a scratch in the middle. The case was open, appeared very worn, and there was no packing material of any kind in the box.There is a handwritten "R" in marker on the back of the cardboard case insert - perhaps it means "return?" Also, wrong packing slip was included, for someone else's order of books.After years of ordering, this is the first bad shipment I have ever received from Amazon, and to date I have been happy with their customer service. Am hoping this is some sort of fluke - although I am not the only one to receive a dirty and damaged filter.Am new to filters - don't know how much, if any, of the problem would have been due to Tiffen quality.Update 19 May 09 - returned filter was received by Amazon and refund went smoothly. Am still very happy with Amazon's customer service.
Used them to replace the original stock speakers in my 1998 Montero Sport and saved me hours of time splicing wires. Just plugged it into the existing harness from the stereo and popped the connectors onto the new speakers. BAM! New sound. Easy as it gets.
8GB! What a great buy! I saw a 16gb SD card as well but decided on the 8GB for my Canon PowerShot SD800 IS. For less than $40 it was a great buy and works very well! Fast transfer speed as well. It takes my Canon a couple seconds to record the picture and it's quickly ready to take the next shot. I'm a techy but I really don't know what the actual speed is for transfering files, but I do know it's much faster than my class 2 2GB SD card. You won't be disappointed.
I USE THIS UNIT THROUGH MY TV AND DVD PLAYER. AM ABOUT TO HOOK IT UP TO COMPUTER TO PLAY MUSIC. GREAT SOUND AND BASE, TREBLE, ETC. IS ADJUSTABLE. BEATS THE SPEAKERS IN MY SONY TV.
My husband & I live in a small apartment & enjoy this handy kitchen aid for its small size & good results! We attempt to cook the majority of our meals & this pressure cooker helps us eat well & produces wonderful meals!
Item was exactly what I was looking for. Hard to find with the cartridges. It was just as advertised. Shipped promptly.
I bought this remote to use with my Pioneer touchscreen unit, the remote works like a charm. It's just too bad that I sold the truck two weeks after getting the remote.
This is a very basic switcher that does exactly what I need. There really isn't that much that you can say about an A/B switch. Either it works or it doesn't. I am very happy with this switch and would recommend it to anyone who needs and A/B switch.
I wouldn't recommend purchasing these headphones. If you had the previous version (I think they were A34), you'll notice that this new version doesn't fold as compactly due to the different position of the earpieces, and also the different design and position of the earpieces makes the fit less comfortable than the older design. I wish they wouldn't have discontinued the older design, and I can't recommend a replacement, but I also can't recommend buying these. I will need to buy a bigger iPod case to accommodate these!
forget those higher priced cables - unless you are an ohm meter there is no need to pay more.
Had mine for a little over a week. Overall I really like them, the only thing I wish they had done a little better is the &quot;tuning&quot;. Occasionally, in order to eliminate static, you have to adjust the tuning knob on the base or on the headset. It would have been nice if this feature was more &quot;automatic&quot;. I love the fact that the headset automatically charges when put on the base (no need to buy batteries). I also like the &quot;Voice Call&quot; feature which lets someone talk to the headphones user without having to scream.Its audio output is also flexible (allows for either headphone jack or A/V input.)
Here's the skinny: compatible with printer, low cost, fast & cheap shipping. I have two Samsung printers and have ordered several of these toner cartridges, each time without incident. This product is substantially cheaper then the official replacement cartridge, and I don't see any need to spend the extra money. Sometimes it pays to get the manufacturer's replacement part, but in this case, it is ok to go cheap and keep your money for other stuff that's more fun than toner.
Look for another brand/model.
Initially I thought this was a great drive. It held a lot of data and I was never quite able to fill it up. After all, it's got almost 16 Gb of data capacity - much more than I really needed on a portable drive.The speed of the drive was acceptable. I never had any complaints.My only issue with this drive is that one day when I really needed some data off of it I plugged it in and it didn't work. It had been working just a few hours before, but when I really needed it I got a message that I needed to format the drive. Suddenly Windows XP didn't recognize it and I had no access to my data. I later tried the drive on several other computers with different operating systems and got the same results. I suppose it's possible that the drive was demagnitized, but I don't know how it would have happened since the drive was just in my pocket the whole time. In any case, the drive went from a great asset to a non-asset nearly instantly. Instead of reformatting I was forced to order a replacement flash drive from another manufacturer due to lack of trust with this one.Incidentally, the caps slide off of these drives really easily. They are just held on by friction (rubber against metal). If you put the drive in your pocket or attach it to your keychain the cap will eventually slide off in your pocket or wherever you happen to be. It's almost a guaranteed eventual loss for whoever owns them.After initially losing mine I went to the manufacturer's website and found a button and an associated form to request replacement caps. I filled out the form about 4 or 5 weeks ago and still haven't received any replacement caps.Two weeks ago I ordered another drive with a similar friction cap design and in anticipation of losing the cap I emailed their customer service department requesting a couple of extras. I already received 2 replacement caps from them free of charge. I think that shows a big difference in the support offered by this manufacturer and other flash drive manufacturers.As far as the ruggedness of this drive's design goes, I'd say it appears to be reasonably rugged. It is encased in a seemingly thick outer rubber layer. I never had any problems with physical damage to the drive.
I love this so much I have 3 of them. I use them for business, to send things to printers vs saving files on 10 different disks and one to store my childrens photos (should there be a fire that would be the only possession I grab).They are compact and constructed very well. I have other external hardrives that I just gave up on. They are too hard to use and you have to restart the computer each time. With the Seagate you don't as soon as you plug it in it's ready. Beware you will need 2 USB ports.If you have little space or just want the best thing out there this is a no brainer.
I had problems with the 720 right out of the box. The included cd Home software needed to be upgraded and the download cut off the bottom half of the screen so you can't read the choices. Then the computer wouldn't recognize the 720 when plugged into the docking station. This took 4 hours of deleting software, redownloading updates etc. just to get the computer to recognize the 720. You have to go through this because you have to download software and map updates to get the 720 up and running. Now comes the real problem-the unit is inaccurate!!! The GPS is about 200-300 feet off!! It locates me in the middle of my neighbors driveway, and my home location is in the middle of woods on the west side of the neighbor, when I am actually on the east side. There was no way to get that corrected even with help of a very good tech support guy. Also when you go by an intersection the unit still shows you approaching it, again I would guess a lag of 200-300 feet in real time. We had a Garmin b-4 and it located you exactly, and was 50% more user friendly than the TomTom. The bottom line-buy the Garmin 360 and save yourself a lot of headache. That`s what I did today, the TomTom was returned!!! Tech support was very good but could not resolve issues.
nice filter. easy to use. just screw it on and go. use it to protect my lens cause easier and cheaper to replace than a lens.
good quality as a webcam, smooth, and nice color! As a student abroad, I use it to chat with my parents in China, it makes real!
I got this product for one reason, to connect my old IBM AT-style PS/2 keyboard to my notebook's USB port. It worked perfectly with that keyboard. AntOnline's service was excellent and I had the product in my hand within 5 days of ordering it with standard shipping.
Easy to Install !Easy to Use !Great Image Quality!!
When our cordless phones began to lose their ability to charge I began looking for replacement batteries. I started with the cordless phone manufacturer and the exact same batteries that were in the phone were priced at $24 each plus shipping. Replacing all four batteries would be almost as expensive as buying a complete new phone system. I then looked at Amazon and found a variety of replacement batteries. I chose the Energizer ER-P512 because it was a fair price and sold directly by Amazon. There were other batteries available for as low as $2.95 but after reading the reviews I was afraid that they were too cheap to last very long and they were not sold directly by Amazon. When the batteries arrived I plugged them into the phones and everything now works great. I'm very happy with my purchase.
This was a replacement media card I bought for a new Blackberry Pearl 8100. My previous unit was stolen. I had bought a 2GB from a T-mobile store which formatted and defrag-ed without incident. Now for this new unit I purchased one from Amazon.com (4GB). It formatted fine but when I tried to defrag it for some reason its not recognized on my phone. I have to remove it, put ALL my music and movies back on the card. That's a hassle ! But other than that, it works fine. So lesson learned! Defragmenting is not always a good thing !
I bought this from ANTonline.This product does NOT fit all Explorists as their advertisement says.It is not even close to fitting the Explorist XL.I returned it in perfect shape.I spent nearly 30.00 with shipping both ways and ANTonline refunded to me $2.43. The extra shipping was their fault and the restocking fees are ridiculous! I advise you to NOT throw your money at this poisonous enterprise.
Bought two of these switches to upgrade two Netgear 10/100 switches in my home network due to the purchase of a gigabit NAS RAID device. The 10/100 switches became an annoying bottleneck in the network after installing the terabyte NAS device.
I tried this compact flash with my Canon S40 camera and found that it was provided plenty of room for pictures. This card performed faster than the CF card provided by the camera. I'm very satisfied with it. I get about 220 shots on a 4 Meg medium resolution format. There is minimum lag time between pictures. I did find that having a CF card reader is a lot faster and loading and unloading pictures from the card.
i order a Sony BCTRP Battery Charger for NP-FH Series Batteries that mounts right to the wall and they sent me a charger with a cord i don'tknow why they put different pic.from battery4less it works but its not the one i wanted.
When label was printed directly onto these DVD's the color quality was good and the picture was sharp. DVD also played perfect. Very satisfied with product.
A very good deal for the money. There is more than enough space which can hold an array of accessories. The feature that impressed me the most was the slot for memory cards and batteries which can be accessed most comfortably.
For all of you Wii backup burners out their. This works perfect for your Wii backups. The quality is great. I love the scratch proof feature. Enough room to write down title. Disk never let me down. Make sure you burn with IMGBURN at Speed x2 for wii backups.
It's an adapter that does what it's supposed to, adapts one size plug to another size plug...and it works...what more can you ask for? Maybe a pair of headphones to go with it!
Gave as a gift. Excellent value. Tune capacity more than sufficient, easy to use and sound quality is right up there. Must get one for myself.
I purchased this primarily because I wanted a replacement TV for the kitchen that fits under the counter. There are few flat screen TV's available that will fit within the 11 inch clearance under my kitchen wall cabinet. Although this was overpriced, I thought I preferred it over the hang-under-the-counter models that had much smaller screens.My main complaint is that unless you are viewing the picture from directly in front of the TV, the picture is pretty bad. That includes both side-to-side and vertical off-center displacement. My wife was very unhappy with the results, because she moves around lots when in the kitchen. As a result, my old TV is back in the kitchen and the D1210 sits in its fancy bag in the closet waiting for a more appropriate use.
I purchased this as a gift and set the speakers up for the convenience of the person I gave them to. They worked fine. I do not recommend using the speakers with all those 12 C batteries. The batteries do no last long and the speakers begin to fade in and out. Use the plug-ins provided. I wish the remote turned the speakers on and off. The power has to be turned on and off manually with each use.
It shipped quickly and is the perfect length for my setup. Definitely never spend any more money than this for an hdmi cable
This product is is funtional as advertised and more. Good clean sound, no noise and tons of volume. Ease of use and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. It is light in weight and auto shuts off automatically. The volume control is a thumb wheel design located in a good position however if it was a little larger it would be easier to turn. The biggest problem with this unit is what a lot of reviewers have mentioned, the docking system to connect it to the receiver, it is not designed well. I have a difficult time getting it to dock in order to charge, once it finds the proper location it clicks into place. The reciever has optical digital input (no coxial digital) as well as analog. I would recommend this product but not if your TV is a Plasma.
I bought this to replace the broken piece in my boat & this one looks to be superior in every way
I've been using the headphones for a month now. The quality of the sound is very good and the receiving distance from the transmitter is decent enough for my needs. The head band is not adjustable and fits me rather loosely and while bending over I've had the headphones fall off. This is an area of concern as the plastic the headphones are made from appears to be styrene based and therefore not very impact resistance. And, being made from styrene means care must be employed when changing batteries as the foam earpiece cover has be twisted to expose the battery compartment. Therefore, in the final analysis the headphones work very well but must be handled carefully and probably only indoors.
Hard to review this since I never even put the battery in but there was a HUGE issue that stopped me in my tracks.I bought this to replace the old 880, which I LOVED, and was working great into it's 4th year until my wife dropped it in a glass of water. Sadly the 880 is gone. I didn't want the One because I liked the buttons instead of the touchscreen so I settled on the 720 which I gather was the 880 replacement.I have no reason to think the 720 wouldn't have served as an admirable replacement to my beloved 880, except I never got around to trying.This is the thing:The back of the remote is meant to be "soft-touch" but the "soft-touch" coating on my unit was faulty or others that review here have an extreme tolerance for gross substances. The coating itself was smudging, getting on my hands. I could press my palm on the back of the remote and it was sticky enough to hang there.Heartbroken, I repackaged it and sent it back. I will have to find something else.
Both the print server and the RangeBooster G are excellent products. I highly recommend both.
Goo gone is perfect for removing stickers from your car window or price tag stickers from new purchases. It can also be used to remove paint pen ink. Love it!
Using the Lensbaby is an EASY way to make artistic photographs out of the most banal scenes. I enjoy using it, although it definitely takes some playing around. The lighting has been my only issue, and if I knew more about how to set up the manual settings on my Nikon D90 I'm sure that would be alleviated. I'm no photography pro; I just know how to set up a good shot and take an enjoyable photo. The Lensbaby lets me have fun with with the picture. I can't wait to take it to my family's annual Texas kids-in-the-bluebonnets photo shoot.
Excellent close up lens. Bit expensive for what it is, but provides what you expect of a quality close up lens. I wish it would provide for larger depth of field. I am using in with my 25-105 f/4L IS USM. I would recommend it to everyone.Canon 500D 77mm Close Up Lens
I needed a mini mouse for my new notebook. After doing my research and searching through reviews I found this little mouse. It works excellent! The cord extends and retracts smoothly and it is comfortable to use. It is accurate and the buttons have a slight resistance to avoid inadvertent clicks. I paid about 7 bucks for this and that was a good deal. My only problem is the seller, (SpaceBound, Inc) stated very clear this was a new unit. To my surprise there is a sticker on the bottom of the mouse that reads "REFURB". This tells me this unit is used. At this point I don't mind, because it works very well and looks like new. I have confidence if there is any problem Amazon will take care of it.
We got the GE SmartHome Wireless FRS Intercom and Handheld Radio system in hopes of creating a quality communication method around the house and neighborhood, especially since you can communicate with the walkie talkies from the base unit. We thought that this would be a great idea when the kids are outside playing, and since we could put a base unit on both floors we could communicate back and forth as an intercom without having to wire the house. The quality simply is not there. The Talk button on both of the base units became slightly pushed in and very sensitive. Sometimes the talk mode is still activated even after you have released the button, but it does finally release on its own. For this reason, I called GE (Thomson), and of course they told me to mail it in for repair at my expense. Silly me...I mailed it in at approximately $8.00 for shipping. They sent me a new one (I guess), but it does the same thing. The transmission quality in general is not the best, because we seem to have to repeat a lot due to the transmission just not going through. This radio system is a great concept, but we are disappointed that the quality level is not very good.
The toggle button on the back, which is required to navigate the menu items, did not work - it only went in two directions. Therefore, the frame was unusable. I had to return the item. The picture quality seemed okay, but no better than a Kodak frame I bought a few weeks ago. I would not recommend this frame until they make it easier to use and navigate.
This camera started out as a fabulous and amazingly great camera. I always used it. But then, one day on vacation, I decided to take the camera in the pool to take some underwater pictures. On the front of my camera it says it can go to depths of 16 ft, and I brought it under about five ft. When I brought it underwater and after I brought it under I immediately started seeing changes. The lens became foggy and the picture quality was not as nice. Then, the camera started to not turn on. I charged the battery for a day and a night and popped it back in. The camera did turn on about two days later, but the setting button and the playback button and arrows did not work. I could still take pictures, yes, but i could not look at them or change the camera setting. The power and menu button were the only things that worked. So, my camera review is not as good as all of the others because the camera did not live up to the expectations. I trusted the camera and I am an active person. So, when i bought this camera i thought it would be a great product for me. But, as you can see, I was not so lucky. I hope this review helps.
It is very useful for charging but the FM feature I don't like a bit. Volume cannot be adjusted so the music comes out with a lot of "noise".
I decided to get a pair of ear buds because my DJ headphones (Sony MDR V-700) were a bit too cumbersome for travel and every-day use. I was, however, skeptical that any buds could come anywhere near acceptable for the sort of heavy bass I expect from the giant $100 DJ phones. I listen mostly to Trance/House/Dance stuff and with that sort of music, feeling the beat is pretty much the whole point.These things are amazing. The bass reproduction is unbelievable. If you're an electronic music fan, these are the buds for you, I guarantee it. For best results, I recommend using the largest set of silicone heads you can comfortably wear. You should also make sure that they are inserted properly. You'll be able to tell (push them in tightly until the sound is right, then let them relax in your ear). I found that the largest set (three sizes are included) provided the best sound- without a complete seal (i.e. the smallest pair that is the default)- the things sounded tinny and awful. The difference is really staggering.In conclusion, if you need strong beats.... these are the buds for you. I cannot overstate how spectacular these little suckers perform.
I must admit that cleaning my sensor was a nerve racking thought! However, I just read the easy to follow instructions and successfully cleaned my sensor. I now have dust free images again! Thanks
Bang for buck you can not buy a more efficient cpu cooler. The fins are designed to maximize the natural physics due to the fan design. Prove it to yourself ... get a CPU fan running, without the heatsink attached, and feel the air flow with your fingers - all the flow is at the very edges. You cannot design a fan blade that will improve that dynamic much (though many have tried) ... the best you can do is what zalman did ... put the fins at the very edges.Even dialed way down to silent mode it will provide tons more cooling to your cpu than any similarly priced cooler. Check out "silent pc review" for more info. Note that it is a bit wide, but not tall ... this will fit in most sff cases. Zalman has redefined pc cooling, and this was their best design imho.
Bought this in July 07 when it had only a year warranty on them, They change to a three year in Aug 07. Mine died at christmas so there is no warranty. Only is I had know I would of waited another month for the extra 2 years. Must be why I got a great price on this paper weight back then.
When the camera was working perfectly (included during an extended European vacation last year), it takes high-quality 3+ (actual) megapixel shots, and has a big, bright LCD. Excellent!But like several other reviewers, I've had the &quot;random shut-off&quot; problem, which tech support assured me was due to the Kodak NiMH batteries I was using (much higher capacity than those included)After it started shutting off with *any* battery AND leaving the zoom lens extended/exposed, I packed it back to Fuji in N.J. It was returned a few weeks later, but was only correct for a couple of months until the original 1-year warranty expired in April. Back to shopping; but now I have a dozen SmartMedia cards that are unusable in any of the newer digicams. Oh well....
I gave this as a gift but since then I have checked with them and they are very pleased with this product.
Purchased 2 DVI Gear HDMI cables from Cmple.com and both didn't work our of the box. 1 cable was completely dead and another one has a flcikering problem. Waste of money.
This camera looks handy and neat, but you cannot find a controller to connect it any more as the product is about 5 years old. NO MORE TECHNICAL SUPPORT (this was one of the major reasons that I bought it with good review on the support part!)!!! Too bad was I opened the package and installed it already. I can only keep it as a fun toy or hopefully I can find a matching system one day in the future! Let me know if anyone has a box to give out/away :o Cute little fake thing now! Don't keep changing the products like this without help...
Pros: feature-rich for a low-cost mp3 player and fairly well built.Cons: faulty design of USB power connection making it impossible to be used with a car USB power adapter.With the deep discounts, this basic MP3 player is worth considering, especially because it has a memory extension. If you need a voice recorder and an FM radio, all the better. It seems reasonably well built, and should be fairly reliable. The FM radio is decent and usable. But if you are used to the tiny sizes of the new iPod shuffles, be aware that this is much bigger. It is particularly thick, thicker than most MP3 players I've seen. It just does not have that sleek thin feel to it. Or, allow me to put it this way: a young schooler could be a bit embarrassed having this MP3 player in front of friends carrying iPods just for its look.The data exchange with a computer is the simplest, requiring no add-on software. You just copy and paste files from PC to this MP3 player, which is recognized as a storage once connected to the PC. It has the advantage of not requiring any special knowledge of PC to MP3 player synchronization. I believe this is a better design for most casual users, because one of the most common user frustrations of MP3 players is with the synchronization. But advanced users will miss sophisticated playlist management and synchronization for the same reason.My biggest disappointment is its poor design of USB power connection, making it impossible to be used in a car with a USB power adapter. Although this thing can be connected to a USB port to transfer files, it cannot be powered by the USB as a player. In fact, once it's connected to the USB, it cannot play anything at all even if a battery if present. There's no mode-switching between a storage and player. Nothing. Once it's connected to a USB port, it becomes a passive flash drive completely. This has made the thing useless to me, because I bought it for use in a car with a car USB power adapter.So let me put it straight lest any of you waste time trying: This MP3 player simply cannot be used with a car USB adapter. There's not even a workaround possible. I did not just make a superficial effort. I made a serious attempt and I'm pretty knowledgeable on this. There are several other badly designed MP3 players on the market that have a similar problem but mostly can be fixed by physically blocking the data ports of the USB connector and leaving only the charging ports open. The same method does not work with TrekStor. The TrekStor switches to a passive storage mode as long as there is a voltage applied on any port of the USB.To me, this was very disappointing. This MP3 player is one of the few MP3 players that have a direct USB plug-in. That was the reason I bought it, hoping to use it as an in-car layer. Direct USB connection without a cable is essential for in-car use because firstly you don't want to mess up with a USB cable in the car while driving. Secondly, you need a fixed direct USB connection to physically serve as a holder of the MP3 player. If connected with a soft USB cable, the player would not be placed properly in the car, making it difficult (in fact dangerous) to operate. When I ordered the TrekStor MP3 player, I was a little concerned that it might not actually draw power from the USB and as a result might have to be playing off the battery power when connected to the car USB port. That would be a slight disappointment but not completely surprising. It is very common for a manufacturer of these cheap products to have overlooked such power management details. Well, it turned out my concern wasn't big enough. This MP3 player's power management is far worse than I have even imagined. Not only does it not draw power from the USB port, the unit simply does not play anything once it is plugged in a car USB adapter, even if a fresh battery is present.This is also sad. You start to understand why Apple has been so successful. Their designing team is simply smarter. Even their old iPod Shuffle had everything right despite its limited features. Apple may not give you every imaginable feature, but they execute whatever they offer in near perfection. In contrast, packing so many features while committing glaring design errors on such basic functions is simply foolish. Design errors like this make you lose confidence of the entire brand. I don't think I would buy another TrekStor product until my confidence is sufficiently restored by concrete facts.
I'm a big strong guy, 20+ years of configuring my own computer setups, and I had a hard time getting this thing to work. I'm not even sure it will work now.I had a hard time tightening the caddy against the computer case so that it won't slide back and forth as I move it around on the wheels. I don't need to move it around very often, so I'd just as soon keep it.I'm not an engineer (and I'm questioning whether the person who designed this is either), but I think the design could be better. It's a three piece design, with the two "wings" that hold the sides of the CPU attached to a bottom plate.The major problem is that I found it hard to tighten the wings sufficiently to keep the CPU from sliding. That's even after I turned the CPU upside-down for the install (and not everyone can or wants to do that).I didn't even try doing the adjustment/tightening from the top (with the CPU in it)...the wing nuts are on the bottom and once the CPU is in the caddy putting pressure on it, sliding/adjusting the wings was out of the question (not to mention getting to the wing nuts). I put the CPU on it's side and tried again but the weight of whichever wing is on the bottom worked against me as I tried to position everything evenly.After I turned the CPU upside down, everything was easier to access and work with. But, I still had a hard time getting the wings tight enough against the CPU that they wouldn't slide. When I pushed them too tightly against the CPU they began to pull away from the bottom plate. Making matters worse, the wing nuts are hard to tighten because they are metal against metal so there's no leeway...they just stop (some rubber washers would help).When I finally got the caddy oriented as well as I could, and tightened, I was not sure it was tight enough to hold but I decided it was as good as it was going to get. Now that I have turned it right side up, and it's working fine, it occurs to me that the engineer who designed it might expect gravity to help keep it in place...in other words the weight of the CPU causes the wings to tighten a little. If that is the case, however, there should be some indication of that in the typically sparse instructions.The two star rating is because it's unnecessarily complicated. I've had CPU caddies before and never had this much trouble. My recommendation to Amazoners is that they try one of the others...*****UPDATE: I've had it about a month now and it's working poorly. The CPU still slides back-and-forth when I try to "roll" it back forward or backward. If I try to roll it left or right it will TIP before it will roll. I feel I gave it my best effort...it's junk. Lowering rating to one star.
I cant seem to find a software that works flawlessly with this thing.I have tried MusicMatch,Media Monkey,Media Jukebox,Rhapsody and they all tend to freeze up when loading songs on to this thing,so I am assuming it is a flaw in the product.Other than that it sounds decent,its little enough to put anywhere,although it is a tad bulky for its size.It only holds like 150 songs for me,so I am looking to upgrade soon.
I got these to replace my iPod earbuds (which my daughter had commandeered and ruined by wrapping around her iPod too tightly, yanking the cord out of the plug end), based on the very competitive price and generally good reviews. Immediately upon receiving them, I realized I had made a mistake.As motorheads like to say, there's no substitute for cubic inches. When it comes to audio, there's no substitute for surface area. This type of in-ear phone uses a diaphragm that's only a couple of millimeters across, whereas earbuds like Apple's are about a centimeter across, and that makes a huge difference. These sound very tinny and irritating in the mid- to high frequencies; an A/B test with Apple earbuds and Phillips sport earbuds ($10 on the same order) was like night and day. These simply can't touch the even frequency response, bass presence and smoother treble of earbuds, even older-generation ones from Apple.While I would never expect audiophile quality from something this small (and cheap!), I had hoped for much more.
great thermos. My boyfriend is saving something like $300 taking his own coffee to work. He sometimes doesn't finish it and the next day it's still warm.
I researched the HD TV options for well over a year and finally decided it was the right time to buy. Consumer Reports has always rated the Panasonics highly and Amazon's price was terrific. The free shipping was the added bonus. The TV arrived yesterday, 11 days total from the date of order. Eagle transport brought it into the house, unpacked it, set it on the table we wanted and removed all of the packaging. In preparation for delivery, we purchased a new TV antenna, Sony progressive scan, upscaling DVD player and surge protector which included RF filtering. We do not have cable and didn't want to subscribe.After a bit of work (the manual is not very good), we got the TV to work with just our old rabbit ears attached and the unit immediately located all of the available signals within range. I was astonished by the number of signals received because we'd never received that many signals on the old TV. The HD channels were very impressive in picture quality and the difference between an analog signal and HD signal is remarkable.After a bit more work we attached the DVD player to the TV and watched an older 1980s movie. Picture quality was superb. Sound quality from the TV itself is perfectly satisfactory although we do plan to install a surround system.I would buy this again from Amazon. Not having to lug the unit from a local store plus the inhome setup were definitely worth the short delivery time and it allowed us the time to think about the other components we would need to use the TV right away.
I own three of the Westcott 750 Photo Light Stand. I am extremely satisfied with them. They are light, well made, good design and stable. The collapsible size is acceptable considering its height and 32" footprint.I use one to support my 42" umbrella, another for my 5 in 1 reflector and another for my 580EX II speedlite. Three stands along with a Manfrotto RH353 reflector holder fit into my Hensel bag.The stands two adjustable aluminum extensions are air-cushioned, fully adjustable to desired height. The saddle and collars are high impact plastic all other parts are light aluminum. The top extension has a gimbal with a std 3/8" male tripod connector with a plastic cover when not used. The web picture is accurate.Great product! Great buy.
There are no bells and whistles - for the low price this headset offers all I really need, good sound and hands-free interaction with my speakerphone. Sometimes I wish it had volume controls, but not enough to get another headset with that feature.
Works well and I get about 15 channels. 2 are actually worth watching, abc and fox and the others are all religious and spanish channels. I have nothing against religion or church but I do not enjoy watching it on t.v. abc and fox come in very clear!
Sharp's CDBA150 definitely sounds awesome for its price with its 3 way speakers and 50 watts perchannel. The sound is as realistic and hi Fidelity as you can get at this price when compared to other good brands (RCA/Sony/Aiwa/Panasonic/JVC) I particularly liked its Bass reproduction capability. If you want a great sound for a good price, but dont care about ease of use, then you should go for it.As in life there are downsides to this system too. If you want easy use (auto-reverse and other useful features) or a really good remote control, this one is not really top of the line. I had problems with their antenna and I would guess from my experience that it is not as 'maintenance free' as the other competion in its price range. Its had a 3 CD changer - not 5 like some of its competition.For a quick look at competition in its price range and relative merits:1. Sharp CDBA 200 - 4 way speakers, 200 Watt and better sound quality though the CDBA 150 is nothing to sneeze at here. Downside: $50 more..2. Panasonic AK18 - For $20 more you get a ton of easy to use features and excellent remote as well as improved equalization. Excellent design of system for ease of use. Reliability and brand name of Panasonic. Downside: Sound quality -2 channel - inferior to the Sharp CDBA 150. The difference is VERY obvious.3. RCA RS2505 - Superior Sound quality. 5 CD changer. Good design . Reliability of RCA. Downside : $50 more at Amazon.4. JVC MX J100 - Looks cool, Slightly better design. Downside: The 2 channel (40 W / channel)sys sounds a big loser in comparison.5. Sony CFD Z550 - Sony reliability, ease of use. Downside : There's no comparing the sound quality. This one is way down and would compare with lower grade systems from the Sharp stable actually.6. Sharp CDC 3900 - 300 watts of power! Downside : older generation system, 2 channel, and $50 more to boot. Sound Fidelity is not upto the mark.Overall I liked Sharp CDBA 150 best in the $150 or so price range.
I live in a hilly area, where FM stations are numerous but the ones we like are distant. That means both sensitivity and selectivity are important to me. This tuner seems to score well on both counts, without sacrificing clarity as can happen in car radios. Also, the AM section is considerably better than usually found on moderately-priced tuners. The preset tuning setup and direct entry tuning could be a bit easier to handle, though. One caveat - if you need to connect an external FM antenna, be aware that the connector on this tuner is not a North American standard threaded coax "F" connector. Although not obvious in the pictures, it is a European style (Belling & Lee) male. You will need a female B&L connector for your cable end, or a female B&L to female F adapter. Fortunately, those are available on line. I got mine from FM DX Antennas for $4.00.
Es una excelente tarjeta de video, un desempe&ntilde;o aceptable, y buena calidad de imagen y lo mejor es que no hace ningun ruido!
The ipod itself may be a good product; however, beware! I ordered one as a christmas present for someone. The ipod was in an unopened package BUT IT HAD SOMEONE ELSES NAME ENGRAVED ON IT. Amazon swears it was a mistake. I was so humiliated when the person called me to tell me they already registered the ipod, downloaded songs and then noticed a ladies name on it. I gave it to a man. Personalized items should not be returned and accepted by a company. After several emails I was only credited $20. I paid $255 in total and all I get back is $20!! Not to mention they sent a replacement which is not what I wanted, WITHOUT telling me first. The person doesn't want to download everything again. Now I'm stuck with returning the item. I'm considering never ordering from amazon again!
So, I bought this with the "White - iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation USB Charger Adapter".... and it is very good! The greatest feature is that it charges my shuffle twice as fast as original charger that comes with the purchase.... Apple should've given the consumers this charger instead.
I liked the Excellent Sound Quality, Ease of Use and No Battery requirement. Only thing needs to be improved is that the body should be scratch free.
Next to my iPod, this is one of my favorite things. But i must preface this by saying that i went to my local Apple store to buy this, where they sell the iTrip that is compatible with the newest iPods. Unlike what other people have said, you don't have to install MusicMatch jukebox software. In fact, all the software does is install a playlist onto the iPod of FM tuner stations that allows you to choose the FM frequency to use. Even in a radio heavy area where i had one or two free channels to choose from (87.9 for all you in Orange County), this works wonders. I no longer lug around two very large CD cases, which could still only house half my CDs. With the iTrip, i now have every CD available to me through my iPod. Do yourself a favor and buy one of these.
Not much to say,Amazon: as good as always in delivering.This particular product: it is not a webcam, it is a lemon.Because I already own a Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 on my Windows 7 PC and am happy with it. I thought of getting the more convenient LifeCam VX-3000 for the my other and less powerful PC.Here is the my story:I wanted a convenient webcam to use with Skype, nothing special.The installation of the Lifecam 3.0 software was a breeze... the lifecam works and the image is pretty good if it weren't for the "dots". Dead pixels!When I turned it on, I saw that the image it was picking up it was quite blurred, a quick adjustment of the manual focus took care of that.On my PC, Athlon X2 240, with onboard GPU (AMD 760G) - 4 GB Ram (3.5 effective) - XP Home SP3, the lifecam software camera controls, like face tracking, only work with the lower resolutions. They will not at 640x480.About my purchased VX-3000 Lifecam:A lemon.I guess either I had bad luck on this one or there is a lack of quality control.Lots of dead or half dead pixels probably caused by a dirty or defective image sensor.I uploaded the black picture that shows what my problem is.I purchased the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 from Amazon during the Thanksgiving sale at a fairly decent price and now returning it to Microsoft or Amazon for an exchange might cost more than the item itself. NO bargain for me!
I have been using this machine in a business application for 4 months now. I am about to purchase another. It is flawless, easy setup with the network, quiet, high production, high capacity and fast. I understand the frustration over VISTA, but the techs clearly state it is not compatible with Vista as many programs and hardwear are not. I agree, it is not the fault of the equipment. And no, Vista is not the only OS system available or out there. Check with Dell TODAY and you we see an option. Windows XP Professional is still the standard for Network Applications and will be until Microsoft comes up with something that can actually replace it.6/16/09I am adding a comment concerning service. I have now purchased 4 HP3005DN and still love them. One did, however, begin to give an error message after every print. After speaking with HP, they sent a brand-new, in-the-box replacement and a shipping label to send the broken one back (on their nickle) AFTER I received the new one. They had no idea I was a fan or had more than one...it did not matter. This is the kind of service I have always received from HP and am disappointed that someone received something different.
FM Transmitters just aren't that great, but this one is not half bad! It is hard to find elsewhere on the web, so this may be a good way to go if it is compatible with your mp3 player. Not a bad deal, either, compared to lower performig ones sold in stores. If you really want to go with an FM Transmitter, this is a good way to go.
got it from circuit city for the price advertised at bestbuy.almost four hundred bucks saving from the list price. do your math. I can't say the price here.originally aim for presario 1520us. it has faster processor, more RAM, bigger hard disk, and firewire port. but realistically, how many applications would be noticeble from it? (I think once computer reachs over giga hertz, work efficiency bottle neck lies along with the person rather computer delaying the task)unless you are required to do video editing or 3d animation redenring on the road, this laptop is perfect for all other use.Old presario I used at work, 2 years ago, didn't impressed me a bit. as it was bombard with 'illegal operation errors'Looks like compaq finally got this one done right. every function is integrated perfectly without errors. Love the fact that they chose ATI graphic engine. also, JBL sounds the best among all laptops. all quick buttons on top of keyboard works like charm. DVD plays flawlessly (thoughfully included industry's best WinDVD software).bought 906us and compaq PDA 3835 for the price of 1520us.I think it was a wise decision.
After spending time looking at the Canon SD450, I found it...in a Sony. The W50 took many of the features of the Canon (small size, metal body, shutter-trigger zoom toggle) and wrapped in a Sony camera.Have to say, so far, so good. Controls are small, but easy to operate. Everything has a solid, finished feel to it. Photos are excellent, especially at close range with flash, an area many cameras have problems.I think it's actually a bit easier to hold one-handed than the Elph, too.The high-ISO settings have grain, but as a photographer, I expect that, and I'd rather have the option of shooting without flash when necessary. Some will find the grain too much to use.Issues? No cover for the bottom-mounted access port (Dumb, dumb, dumb--even the cheaper W30 has it, Sony), and I don't like how the LCD displays (not continuous, but jumpy, unless you're in Fine movie mode). Still can't zoom while shooting movies--couldn't you copy that from Canon, too? I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could, but these deficiencies have to be addressed one of these days.But the price is so very right. Compare this to the chinzy-feeling S600, and you'll find it's so worth the extra $50.
Very good quality splitter compared to the cheap one that it replaced. I have not been able to notice any signal quality loss.
I gave this strainer/sauce maker to my son and his wife and it is as excellent as the one I've had for 30 years! Its ease of assembly and operation makes utilizing every tomato and pepper in the garden a cinch, and allows for easy clean up. A must-have to create healthy fare for a family using all-natural ingredients!
Amazon's current prices make this camera, a replacement for the popular SD600, quite tempting. In this day of the devalued dollar, the going price is still almost as small as the dimensions of the SD1000. If it's your first camera, or your first in 4-5 years, give this one, along with the slightly higher-priced but more user-friendly, larger-screened SD750, a good look. But if you already have an SD600, no need to make a switch yet. DigiImageProcessor3 offers an additional bell or whistle or two but not necessarily higher resolution photos. (Take a look at the resolutions rendered by various cameras at a site like Steve's Digicams.) Also, with each improvement there are trade-offs (Cnet's specs even give the advantage to the SD600 in the category of continuous shooting speed).The auto facial-heightening feature of the SD1000 is, on the whole, an impressive addition, but not foolproof. If that's a primary consideration, the consumer may as well go to the new Sony DSC200, programmed to shoot only when the lens sees a smiling face. (Next, look for both Canon and Sony to come out with bright pink and orange models with built-in audio speakers delivering jokes to insure the subject's mouth forms an upward crescent sufficiently curved to trigger the auto smile-sensoring shutter.)Once a musician has a good instrument, he's foolish to think that next year's model will make him a better player. If you're satisfied with your present camera, Canon or otherwise, devote your time to learning the camera and how to take better pictures with it. It's merely an instrument: it doesn't play itself. The photographer takes the pictures, not the camera. The same is as true of the SD1000 as of earlier Canon models. The best reason, eventually, to make a switch will be the realization that nothing less than an SLR model like the Canon Rebel series will accomplish the creative compositions and striking representations you now wish to create with a camera.
These are the very best DVD-Rs money can buy -- and they don't cost that much more than other brands.I've used many other brands: TDK, Sony, Memorex, Maxell, etc .. etc. The Verbatims made in Taiwan (these) are the best. The Verbatims from China are not good -- tried it, hated it.Pros:1. Archival-quality.2. Good burns -- no coasters.3. Excellent quality-controlCons:1. Priced 50% higher than Office Depot Sunday special DVDs.2. Shipping a hit/miss -- Amazon needs to work on it.Verbatims ship these to stores in a box of 4. If you're lucky and order these in multiples of 4, then Amazon may ship them double-boxed. However, if you aren't lucky, then Amazon will ship them in a box with packing material -- letting them get banged around.
I bought my XBR3 just a bout a month a go from JR for $1,599.00 no Tax and shipping I tell you this is the best XBR I have ever owned I also have the first XBR (KDLV-40XBR1) wich I love it has been a great TV it was the top of the line Sony at the time when there was no 1080P TV available in the market(2005)I pay $3000.00 for it compare to the XBR1 the XBR3 has a better HD pictuer but my XBR1 has better Standard pictuer compare to the XBR3.I also check out the XBR4 and XBR5 I did not notice any difrance in the pictuer compare to XBR3 so why pay more if you can get a deal on the XBR3.over all this is the best set if you can find a brand new one for the price I Payed or less DO NOT let it go.
This item is completely worthless. The item is defective as told to me by Comcast cable technician when he was installing their wireless network.
Every few minutes (sometimes seconds) there is a 'flash' where the entire screen goes white for half a second. Its really annoying. Other than that it works. This annoyed me so much that I had to buy another signal booster.
Kudos to Onkyo for making a micro system that actually has multiple input and outputs! (These days, just about every mini/micro system out there only has a mini-jack input and output on the front of them... which is just stupid.) I currently have it connected to a TV and a small subwoofer - basically, I'm using it as a mini-receiver. It makes TV and DVD viewing so much more enjoyable and it doesn't take up very much space.The speakers that come with this system are only of slightly above average quality. That's not a big problem, because one can always hook up a higher quality set of speakers to it. I've tried a set of Athena bookshelf speakers and now a set Cambridge Soundworks satellite speakers. The sound quality with these speakers is just amazing! Also, don't let the 20 watt rating of its amp discourage you. Its has the power to go more than loud enough.Minor gripe : Onkyo also has the CS-515 which adds an additional set of RCA inputs & outputs, a higher quality DAC, an RDS radio, and various other improvements. Problem is that they sell it in Europe and Asia but not in North America. So in a way, I feel a little cheated knowing there's better model out there, yet I can't buy it. :\
I did bought this set of Z-5500 they lasted 2 weeks.I tried to get an RMA from Logitech but they didn't bother to answer.Logitech Forums are dead and so the customer support.DONT BUY THIS, DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY.This speakers dont "Shake your House"...The SubWoofer sounds like trash, try "Heroes del Silencio - Entre dos tierras" and you will ear how they really sounds.The Control Pod turns off from time to time.At high volumes (75%) satellites sound DISTORTEDMost of the time when connected to a Playstation 3 you get "NO SIGNAL" in the control pod.This Speakers are only good for a Movie or a game... BUT they will fail and you wont be able to get a new set or your money back. Logitech SUCKS.Go get something from CREATIVE they WONT LET YOU DOWN!.
After having an electrician give me a $900 estimate to wire my house with CAT-5, I decided to give the Linksys wireless router a try. I'd read a few mixed reviews, but having worked in the computer industry for several years, I was assuming that I could figure this thing out -- as it turns out, I didn't have to!My roommate had just bought a new computer and was itching to get our shared Internet access working. I was headed to a wedding that evening, but agreed late Saturday afternoon to pull the Linksys out of the box under the condition that my non-technical roommate had to set the thing up while I got ready for the wedding. By the time I got out of the shower, he had installed and configured the router; installed and configured his Linksys USB wireless adapter, and was downstairs at his computer surfing away. I've had the router nearly three months now, and the thing has worked like a champ. The base unit is in my bedroom and his computer is in the basement. Even being three stories apart, he still gets a full signal.One afternoon, we did have a problem with a few dropped connections. I suspect that the problem was with my cable provider and not with the router, but I upgraded the router bios just to be sure. This took only a few minutes and we haven't had any problems since (I'm still not sure if the problem was the router or my ISP.)If you are thinking about buying the Linksys router, I say give it a try. If it doesn't work, you can always return it . . . but I'll bet you won't.
I LOVE this bag! It has great compartments and I feel that it protects my MacBook Pro 15" very well. The color is very nice - it has a little metallic sheen to it. The only limitation is that with structured bags such as this one, there is not much room to fit extra items that aren't flat (i.e. a change of clothes), so I find that if I want to bring a few extra items to work with me, I need to carry an additional bag.
Incredible pictures and easy to use. I don't really care for the safety on the power switch but that didn't detract from the excellence of the camera.
I returned this item (Amazon is great about returns!) because this antenna made absolutely no improvement over the loose wire OEM antenna that came with my receiver.This is not the antennas fault; I have three walls between my receiver and the direction of the stations so I'll probably have to go with an outside antenna.
I recently purchased this little beauty. I've been waiting to purchase an iPod for a while because I knew they were coming out with a color screen version this fall. I waited until Christmas when I would have a little extra money to buy it. Now, when I saw it, I immediately loved it, but I was very hesitant to purchase it. 500 DOLLARS??? What?! I could buy an incredible PDA for that price.Well, I decided to buy this because I had waited so long, plus, this was my Christmas present to myself. I'm glad I bought it in a sense, but my checkbook is screaming at me.I love the color screen and it's capacity of photos and music. I love how this took a second to set up and about 5 minutes to upload all 600 songs and 2000 pictures. It is very user friendly, lightweight, and very attractive. It's a wonderful addition to any MAC or PC. I plan on getting iTrip soon so that I can listen to all of my songs through my car stereo, but for now, I think I'll let my checkbook breathe.Now, if you only want to use an ipod for music, get a normal one. You'll save at least $100. But if you're like me and have a ton of pictures, get this. You'll really like it once the reality of how much it cost you sets in,
I just bought this notebook as a Desktop replacement. Nice machine, although it is a little bit thick.The incorrect CPU speed reported by the previous user is not a problem. The 797Mhz speed reported is a result of the AMD Powernow! capabilites of the processor. Until there is a demand it will use this setting as an idle to save power.There is a downloadable app (free from AMD), PowerNow Dashboard which will display this throttling. As far as the system reporting the correct CPU speed, you can get it to report 1.6GHZ if you choose XP power meter settings of "Home/Desktop" and rebooting. This creates a "non-throttle" condition and the CPU reports the full 1.6GHZ processor speed. This also is confirmed by the Powernow Dashboard program showing 100% CPU.
Well this product has a large variety of tools within it. Quality is average but when working on pcs you generally don't need anything heavy duty. Not very impressed with the driver though. It is an angled driver and has no way of locking it into a straight position so its a balance act to keep it straight while using. Also the pen light is cheap and bulky. Case is nice. I have seen a couple of different kits from other manufacturers and they are all basically the same.
The best part about this splitter is I've seen no loss in picture quality. Both my computer and LCD TV display a very crisp, clean picture. In addition, you don't get any of that any buzzing 'noise' that happens with cheaper computer cables or splitters. I would recommend this to anyone, great quality and a great price!
Like others who have posted here, I have also had a bad experience with Pioneer. I had to take my Pioneer LD player to the &quot;authorized service center&quot; (which was 100 miles away) twice in a two year period. After it quit for the third time, it was out of warranty. Pioneer refused to do anything about it, but would be happy to sell me a new one. I will NEVER buy another Pioneer product!
I needed another computer but I didn't want to pay a lot of money, I found this one and I LOVE IT, it does what it says and it is very handy, I am so happy I search on Amazon and found this item
Judging from the number of 5-star reviews vs. 1-star reviews, this product has about a 13% failure rate. Unfortunately for me mine was among the 13%. I returned this to Amazon for a refund and will be transcending to another brand. 13% is too much of a roll of the dice to lose pics I may never be able to capture again.
it is really good best for gameing. it is a must have!!!
The case was just what I was looking for! There was a slight discrepancy from the description in the product I ordered (it said it was the 5" depth model) but in review, the model number was the 4" model so I got what I paid for. Thanks again.
I bought this one after a traveling with a good friend who had one. GPS was created just for me! It is easy to use and works so well!
This flash memory works ok on the Lumix DMC-FX500K, the picture that I can capture is over 1000.
Very good product - tested some others before but none had that great sound with brilliant bass!the auto adjustment functionallity with incl. micro works just perfect!So, nothing to complain about - one of the best you can get for that money!
This is exactly what you need if you have cable internet or two-way transmission on your cable box(such as on demand). Works as advertised. I'm using it to to run eight splits, including one HDTV and one cable modem.
I got these so I could watch movies and tv without waking up the room mates. The only problem is if you turn your head while watching you get loud static. This is with the receiver less than 15 feet away. On the plus side when there isn't static the sound quality is very good and the headphones are very comfortable.
Alot of people on here were talking about recycle times and all that... I took over 2000 photos with a model shooting continuously in one sitting on 4 AA batteries and still had charge. I have NO IDEA what one could possibly think of needing a FASTER flash... Are these people not looking at what they are shooting? Oh well...
You look at this product and its couple of dollars with shipping, so you think you have nothing to loose by buying it. Right ? Yeah, that's what I thought. But this product is so horrible that I had to throw out everything within a month. So, don't even waste a single dollar buying this. It's cheaply made, it doesn't work and pretty soon you will be back in the market to replace it.
this cam corder, mp3 player, and digital camera is awaesome is awesome and u best agree wit me i own so i kno
Ridiculously large,and designed so that it will block your second outlet no matter how you place it. Pretty useless if you want to use your other outlet.
It will be handy in bad weather or over night to keep moisture out of our gps mount. My husband can throw away his baggie and twist ties.
I have four things running through this hub. Comparing being plugged into the computer directly and now this hub, I have not seen any slowness in these items (scanner/label printer/postage scale/external HD)being hooked through this hub. I am extremely satisfied and recommend this product. I am an "advanced novice" computer person.
This is a quirk of the device and the description is only partially correct. There must be a laptop tip on the cable in order to use the peripheral power system tips. It does *not* need to be connected to a laptop. I got this info direct from the manufacturer and have found it to be true.
I am a web developer, and I use this (along with the AirPlus notebook card) in my home. I can sit on my couch with my laptop and surf the net or work without any messy wires. The setup was extremely easy--i just plugged it in to my modem (the card into my notebook) and windows XP did the rest. no configuration, nothing. Not only that, but my downloads are as fast, if not faster than using an ethernet cord. Great product, would recommend it to anyone!!
It has an inadequate interface. Why it asks me to press OK to start charging?The level of recording sensitivity is low. And it is hard to listen to it without headphones.
Recieved this unit as a present a few years ago, and have had nothing but problems with it. It's motor has died on my twice in that time, the lens once, and it will also not play CD-R or DVD-R media that even my X-box and PlayStation2 will play. If it wasn't a gift from someone I'm still living with, I would have replaced it with a different brand. DO NOT waste your money on this unit, it's outdated and very limited.
I'm using this cable to connect my blu-ray player in the living room to our computer in the dining room.It's very well made and perfect for how we're using it.
I bought these headphones because I will soon be moving to an apartment and wanted to use headphones as my primary way for hearing things. After listening to them for a few days now, I've come to the conclusion that these headphones are not for everyone, and here's why.Upon taking them out of the box, one finds that they are EXTREMELY delicate. These headphones are not to be used in an environment that they will face a lot of movement and hostility. They have a somewhat cheaply made feel for so called "Super Audio" headphones, and I expected more from Sony. My faith was then somewhat revived when I plugged them up to my computer. Wow. These headphones have a quality that you won't find in your average store-brand headphones, in the way that they can bring out detail. I have gone through several different types of audio and video, noticing subtle differences and additions that I've never noticed before. That is where these headphones have strength, in revealing more depth in audio. Classical music was a real treat to hear, as well as acoustic songs and live video such as TV and movies. In it's haste to bring out that layer of depth to sound however, it's second biggest weakness is exposed; SPL (Sound Pressure Level) and Bass quality. These headphones are not designed to handle music that is very common today, such as hip-hop and rap. I found them to distort very easily on moderate volumes when listening to that style music, and several other bass intense applications. These phones are meant to show one a deeper layer of musical clarity and precision, and there it succeeds. Make sure that you have some really quality music equipment to really get any pleasure out of these.I found the headphone's very comfortable to wear for long periods of time (1 hour or more), and never felt like taking them off due to them being uncomfortable.Overall, I'm displeased with my Sony MDR-SA3000's. The poor quality build and low SPL bass distortion are enough drive me insane. Unless you're going to listen to acoustics or light listening, and will never take these from the desk, and have a wallet deep enough to afford such crap, stay away and invest your money elsewhere.
My first trip using the streetpilot was over 1000 miles. It was a great help especially through large cities. I found only one error on the whole trip.It was right on the button for making turns.Jim
Bought this item for my 73 year old aunt...she loves it. She can hear all her movies now.
This card worked well and performed well. Highly recommended if you play games on the PC.
This Gold-Colored diffuser works great in matching typical indoor incandescent light and gives a softer flash highlight.
I got this to use with my PS3. The USB interface had no problems working with my PS3 under both the GameOS, and under Linux, however the wireless technology is somewhat lacking. It's rather finicky about having a completely unobstructed line of sight, and needs to be rather close to the receiving unit. The mouse suffers more from this than the keyboard which can make web browsing and fine mouse work quite the hassle.It is however comfortable to use, and light on the battery usage, so I can ALMOST overlook the connection issues.
Just picked my order up at the post office today and got it home and out of the box and wanted to share some thoughts of my initial experience.First off there is some assembly required.You need to determine what the output is - if you are hooking up to a system with PHONO inputs then you turn the EQ switch to off, if you are hooking up to AUX inputs (which most people probably will be), then you turn on the EQ switch.You have to mount the cast aluminum platter and stretch the drive belt over to the drive spindle. And then drop on the rubber mat on top of the platter. They have a nice little piece of red ribbon that you use to stretch the drive belt with. It's actually pretty easy to do all of this.The instruction manual shows you how to attach the dust cover - but it came already attached on the unit I got.Ok, now I've got it assembled and the power cable plugged in. Now to attach it to my "system". Right now I'm hooking the turntable up to an old computer of mine, so that I can backup some of my old LPs to CD. The turntable comes with standard R/L RCA male jacks, so I needed an adaptor cord with a 1/8" stereo phono plug on one end and two RCA female jacks. Luckily I had one of these in my junk drawer. Plugged the 1/8" plug into the LINE-IN jack on my computer's soundcard and hooked up the RCA jacks to each other. Unfortunately the adaptor cable I've got isn't marked as to which is the right channel and which is left - so for now I'm going to guess and figure out if I was right later.Now to play the first LP - the turntable has some very simple controls consisting of four buttons on the front of the unit - speed selection 33/45, start, stop, up/down. There is another switch on top of the deck, to select the size of record 17/30. You can only play one record at a time. Make sure that you also flip up the protective cover on the stylus.I randomly picked an LP out of the old box of albums I pulled from the closet and carefully put it on the turntable and then pressed the start button. The turntable spun, the stylus picked up and moved over to the start of the recoded and dropped smoothly in place and the record started to play. After a few minutes I started scratching my head - the album just didn't sound right - sounded really high-pitched. Double checked the setting and they were correct, but still it seemed too shrill. Stopped the record and dropped on another one - still sounded funny to me. Started thinking it was maybe the cheap computer speakers, so I tried a pair of headphones - same sound. Best guess I could come up with was the turntable was playing just a little too fast. Not as fast as when set to 45, but still fast enough to make the playback funny sounding. Stopped the record, turned everything off and disassembled the turntable and checked to see if there was some sort of speed control adjustment that I missed - there wasn't. Put everything back together and tried pushing in and out the speed control button several times. After doing this the turntable now seems to be playing at the correct speed. Not really sure what made the difference - reattaching the drive belt or working the kinks out of the speed control button. So far I've played a number of albums and the unit seems fine now. Only giving this unit a four-star review since I had a little bit of trouble with the unit, but I would recommend it to anyone wanting a new inexpensive turntable. But be warned, there is some assembly required.
My daughter was in South Africa. She needed a power strip. The 1st one I sent her, a different brand did not work. I then bought this one and sent it to her. It worked perfectly.
I bought this even though a sales person in photography store said it wouldn't make much of a difference. I actually do see a big difference. It brings out the color so beautifully. I've had people comment on the colors in my photographs before they know I had put this filter on. I keep it on my camera most of the time now.
had to run down and pick one up since did not arrive in mail. However amazon did say they were sending another one to replace one lost in mail. anyway works great, no need to hook uo ground. took out all alternator and engine noise, sounds just as good as when truck is off. no loss of any highs or lows. very glad this worked as i have probably installed over 500 units and never had this issue, but problem solved and cheaply. well done UPDATE- amazon said they would send another and they did. arrived asap good job amazon i can use this for another vehichle
... but once you know how to take them out, it will never happen. When you remove them, twist them a bit and push to the side of your ear maintaining pressure so they don't come off.If they come off in your ear, grab the tweezers. It's not that big of a deal.These are the most comfortable sleeves for the Shure earphones for me - I've tried them all
if this is the shoddiness i am to expect out of a portable dvd player then i will never buy another.first, the thing isn't even a widescreen display like in the picture.secondly, the thing practically cooks the discs, they get so hot.third, if you lose a little part, you're screwed. Apex, doesn't offer replacements. i lost the remote, and now i can't access anything, i have to hit play and i can only see the movie. good luck with TV show DVDs that have you individually select episodes.it seems like nothing but negative complaints as we continue:when you turn the unit on its side to turn up the volume it starts to scratch the disc up. oh, and did i mention the extreme heat!Do yourself a favor, save yourself some money and buy a better brand, because you will have nothing but problems with this!
I was silly and bought this for my DSLR. Obviously, you don't need this when shooting digital, as you can directly work with the color channels in post. Gave it the stars because its Nikon and its well made, but I haven't touched a film camera in years so I can't really say how it works in any practical sense. I'm sure it's just fine, but again, no need in the digital world.
So I bought two of these units as part of a total redo of my media room. The size and shape was exactly what I was looking for. I had my fill of open book cases when in college and hence required doors to hide my collection of DVD jewel boxes. The kits arrived in good shape with relatively simple to follow directions for assembly. It took less than an hour to construct the first one and the second was easier.The materials are a bit thin and not as strong as I'd hoped. However, it does the job and holds the DVDs/CDs as expected. Since I live in California and these cabinets rest on carpet, I had to add some bricks to the bottom of each cabinet to give me confidence that it would remain in-place during a moderate Equake.What is lacking is the ability to tweek adjust the doors/hinges. One of the doors ideally needs to be adjusted up about 1/4" to smoothly operate.So, all in all, for this type of cabinet, it is a good unit at a fair price. No big problems encountered.
This cable does what it claims to be able to do, in the most limited sense, but it needs a serial port instead of a USB port, which is inconvenient; and, once the ECTACO device is connected to the PC, it cannot exchange information with the PC, but rather can only save and retrieve contents of the scheduler: you cannot download updates or corrections to the programming of a user-unfriendly ECTACO device.
Does what it needs to do, and wasn't very expensive. Use it with my PS3 and everything works great!
This device is very well built. Glad I bought it when I did since they have gone up in price a lot.
I wanted something relatively easy to use that took high-quality pictures. I got just that and so much more. There are so many options and easy-to-use preset settings. I love that I can take short videos with sound. And even black and white (sepia-colored?) vintage-looking photos. I also really like that although it's easy to take good pictures without a lot of fooling around with settings, I also have the option of playing around with all the different settings and speeds to take more artistic images.The quality of the images is remarkable. My boyfriend and I both tried to photograph a vineyard scene at sunset-directly towards the sun. I with my Canon and he with his Kodak. I didn't even think it would come out but mine came out beautifully and his-not at all. I love, love, love this camera. I take photos of my artwork and need to capture color accurately and fine details and this camera does a wonderful job. By the way, I've had it for a year now without any problems at all. I never usually write reviews, but in this case, I felt compelled because I think this is such a great product.
Great deal for a good router. First I just plugged it all in and everything just worked from the start, no problem. Then I went into the web setup and everything is pretty simple. It just works on its own - all you gotta do is change the setup password.Wireless works great, too, although I mostly use it through wires. I networked two computers without many problems and I'm very satisfied.Just a word of advice - set up MAC filtering and don't broadcast the SSID for wireless if you don't want your neighbors stealing your connection. Many people tend to overlook the setup utility once they plug it in and everything works, and then they wonder why their connection is acting up.
CC20Y = 20 Color Correction units. Often used to make color corrections to transparency film, that comes out Blue after being processed. Can be used separately or with other warming filters to improve shin tones on people, as ,most people look pasty white when photographed. Another use for CC20Y is with black and white film. For example, if the subject being photographed is yellow, when using the correction filter, the yellow portion in the image will be slightly lighter or less muddy looking.
no trouble at all hooking this up to give my laptop wireless access in the house.
So my 500ES form APC is signaling a bad battery.The replacement battery costs almost as much as the unit cost to begin with.So why bother. Just buy a new UPS.
I really love this filter it fits great with the canon adapter but I would like a lens cap for it please help if you can for the price this is a great filter made in germany If you can don't hesitate to purchase it ..
This product has been worth it's money more than nearly anything else I've bought for the price. I've had it for nearly four years, and it looks brand new. The buttons still feel like new, the tablet itself is still shiny and sleek, no scratches, stains or anything. The pen still works after all these years. I use it everyday in place of my mouse. I would not consider not having a pen tablet. The size is perfect for my 17" laptop. I might have even been fine with the smaller version. Great buy for any digital aficionado.
is just what i needed. before this purchase, i purchased another transmitter for my car, and not resulted as expected and it cost almost the double of this one.
I ordered this for my sisters. I can't get it to work on either mac or PC. Searched the internet for solutions but nothing is working on either computer. Actually got several of them (have several sisters). None of them are working so I know it isn't the computer. Went to Coby website and downloaded the most current driver. Still nothing. Don't waste your money!
Well worth the small price. It performs very well and allows me to listen to my iPod easily. Shipment time to my home in Texas was just a few days.
I carry a camera with me alot (a Canon Rebel with a 24-105 lens attached) and it was a pain in the shoulder or the neck. I met a photographer on a recent trip who was using the Op-Tech USA system. She had me hold her camera to judge the weight and then put it around my neck. It didn't feel heavy. My order was placed as soon as my husband and I arrived home. I have been using my camera strap now for nearly a month. I hope I don't ever have to go back to the strap shipped with the camera.
I purchased this to replace a Maxtor OneTouch III that didn't work (right out of the box). This drive has been awesome. Setup was child's play...just plug it in and it installs itself, including the software which is already on the harddrive (no software CD). It's very fast and extemely quiet, even while backing up. The EMC Retrospect software works well for me and it backs up my main hard drive everynight like clockwork. I've had it for three months now and so far it has given me no problems. I highly recommend this hard drive.
I was very hopeful that this printer would meet my needs. The printer worked fine with my 1GB SD card, and also when I connected my PictBridge-compatible camera. (I should mention that the dark tones in the printer appeared very dark.) However I also just bought a couple of 2GB SanDisk Ultra II cards. The printer doesn't recognize these cards when inserted into the appropriate slot - it gives an error message that the card could not be recognized. I contacted HP support and they verified indeed that the printer does not support SD cards larger than 1 GB. I'm sorry that I'll have to return the printer.
Got this for my grandson in the Army. He is not late for formation anymore. I used one for years driving truck, it's a must have if you are a heavy sleeper.
The NEC Multisync LCD monitor is an awesome product. I recently upgraded my desktop computer and decided to go with a flatscreen monitor. The NEC is an awesome choice. I previously had a NEC CRT monitor and all of my friends had to replace their monitors because the bulbs burned out over time (one was a Compaq, one was a Dell, and one was a Packard bell). My old NEC was still working fine when I sold it, after 8 years of service. The clarity on the new monitor is unreal. Great find.
For a remanufactured product, I was amazed to get such an excellent product. It worked as a brand new recorder and it did not have any scratches at all. For the same price I could have got a recorder without USB port and less memory in a regular store. I am glad I found it in Amazon.
The product here is a standard HDMI cable, 6 feet in length. There's nothing all that fancy to it, and that is a good thing.Digital signals don't allow for an image that comes through one cable to look clearer or crisper than one from another...if you have two working cables, you'll see precisely the same image, and no amount of fancy features can improve it. There are, indeed, ways to introduce digital noise into the picture and distort it, but these distortions are highly apparent...a properly working 3 dollar cable will deliver the same quality of image and sound as a working 300 dollar cable. If a cable has problems, you might see your picture have digital noise in the form of blocks and screen freezes. (Contrary to popular internet lore, it isn't as simple as "You'll either get a signal or you won't". You can indeed have signals come through that have lost integrity...but again, if it's working, it's working...if it isn't, it isn't. No working cable is delivering better signal than another).So the only thing you should be looking for in a cable is whether or not it will work, and how long it will work. This cable is so cheap that you could replace it once a year and still be ahead of the 30 dollar equivalent cable for nearly 2 decades. I can't even imagine how many times this cable would have to fall apart in order to justify the spectacularly over-priced cables some less-than-ethical companies make.These cables work, and they work well. I've seen no noise or distortion through having a number of devices hooked up with them. Honestly, if you spend any more than the cost of these cables on an HDMI cable, you are getting ripped off.
Length:: 2:16 MinsIf you are in the market for a wireless microphone setup for your video camera and like me, you don't want to spend top dollar. You may like the budget friendly Audio Technica Pro 88W/T setup. Listen in to the sound quality and judge for yourself.Comes with connectors that are compatible with most major cameras. 9v battery for the transmitter and receiver. I found no issues getting it to work with my Canon ZR-70. For practical purposes, the sound quality was as good as anything I've seen produced on the web where I know the audio equipment being used is of much higher caliber. This device seemed to hold its own and do a very good job providing close, crisp audio in a situation where it would be nice to roam free.The distance was not tested. I did not go 300 yards out to see how far it would go. Most videos I've done are in close proximity to the camera but would be detrimental without some kind of on-person audio setup. Having a wireless option makes this possible and enhances the video without providing so many features that is otherwise overkill for the task at hand.I'm positive on this review as I found the setup easy and the audio quality to be very good without any noticeablestatic or interference.Audio-Technica ATR288W Wireless Microphone System (Includes ATR35s, ATR20)
I am very very happy with this item. It was one of the lower priced mp3 players and it got great reviews unlike many of the other brands. It was very easy to install and set up and once I read the little manual and figured it all out it was very simple. This is my first mp3 player but I am very impressed for the low price. It sounds great too! Love it!!!! And it pretty much looks exactly like the picture. But like anything else, you do have to read the manual and learn how to operate it but again, its very simple once you do that.
WOW THE BEST XBOX 360 TV I HAVE SEEN YET ITS AMAZING VERY BRIGHT AND NO FADE IN COLLOR.
I had no idea this card would make such an incredible difference than the factory card that was in my system. This is truly audiophile quality for those that really can't afford to be an audiophile. Creative claims that with their 24-bit/100dB SNR that you can listen to MP3/WMAs, CD's and any stereo music with high definition audio clarity surpassing high-end home theatre receivers and now I believe them. And for this price? It is incredible and most don't even know it exists. I bought a logitech z-560 speaker system and it sounded great with my system. Then a guy at a certain store that rhymes with gest guy told me that this would help the sound. What an understatement. It took a while to get hooked up properly (call creative and make sure all is set up right, they are very helpful) but when it worked I was flat out astonished at the clarity and power without hiss or ANY distortion. And all for less than a low quality home system amplifier by itself. This sounds every bit as good if not better than systems well over a grand. Toss out that old soundcard or even a new one and do whatever it takes to install one of these. It is certainly worth it.
This adapter is definitely not the same as the original part that came with my laptop, in spite of the fact that it is made by Toshiba, and has the right part number. It's light and cheap feeling, and I'm sure will break within a year, which is disappointing for the price. However, it charges my laptop just fine, and thus keeps the old thing alive for a bit longer.
I had the same issue as other people who have written reviews. The rubber started decomposing shortly after I got it, but I didn't notice until I got a mild shock. Then I saw that a good portion of the rubber had definitely lost its color and composition. By the time I called, it was out of warranty (though I'm not sure even if the warranty would have covered it).I called Sony, and replacements are $25. More than buying them here on amazon. Oh, well, I'll just keep the rubber earbuds as spares for the other Sony buds I have.Do yourself a favor and get the black equivalent - the black tubing is physically different (a little tougher, and doesn't decompose). They might be a dollar or so more, and they might not match your iPod, but they'll last you a lot longer.
Did not use, it is recommended at Amazon appearing as a mate to the PZ7111 Network camera. The PZ7111 is NOT a wireless POE camera. Will return if I can.
I've been using these kind of headphones for years. They are comfortable and light weight. Usually in stores they are sold for over $10 , so when I saw how low the price on was amazon I had to buy them. Anyone looking for great earphones these are it.
An outstanding lens that renders professional quality images. Very fast focus, very sharp, superb build quality. Highly recommended
After owning these for a little over a week now, I can say I am pleased enough to write a review. The Laptop I am using these on is my HP DV6700 Special Edition, it is white just like the speakers so these will go perfect with the Mac Book or any White notebook. They also have them in Black.The sound on these speakers are better and go much higher than my inbuilt speakers on my notebook, while I wouldn't recommended blasting them on the highest volume they do offer a better solution to using laptop speakers. I like that it uses usb to power them but it has it's draw backs, some times the sound stops, it's very brief about a second but it's noticeable, at first I though the music I ripped from the disc jumped due to a scratched disc, so I played an mp3 and it does the same, only seems to happen during playback at high volumes though.They aren't the most powerful speakers nor do they have a kick in base, so don't expect booming sound, you can use any equalizer settings in your music player and increase the bass, just don't go to far with it. These do work with Vista but it's best if you let Vista locate and install the drivers automatically, if you intend on using the disc you'll need to right click the disc in my computer and go to properties, change the compatibility mode to run on Windows Xp Sp2 and the disc will run. (Note) even after getting the disc to install on Vista you can only use the surround sound emulation on Actual Windows Xp computers.I Rate them a 5 due to portability, convenience, they are nice and small, ease of use, sound quality being better than my inbuilt notebook speakers, and the fact that I knew what I was buying. If you want more kick from bass buy 2.1 speakers with a sub woofer or 5.1 speakers, both of those will need an ac adapter. I love the fact that these are powered by usb which makes them just as portable as my notebook, while not for blasting music through the house watching movies is much easier now as I can get higher sound, one thing I wish you could do and I have tried is the ability to play both these and my inbuilt laptop speakers simultaneously. If you need portable speakers, or speakers powered by usb because you don't want to use another a/c power jack and you want an alternative to your notebooks inbuilt speakers buy these, if your an audiophile get 2.1 or surround sound speakers not these.
Overall very satisfied with this case for past 2 + years. Clip broke once which was easily replaced but now I lost several of the teeth (broke off) on the "gear" integrated into back of case that snaps into the clip. Phone fell off without me knowing it and someone stepped on it destroying the dispay. I have to say it has sustained rough handling the time I have had it. The magnet could be a tad stonger. Still give it an overall 4.
It's just what i need for the price i was expecting to pay. Saying more its unnecesary. ;)
despite the bad reviews, this headset is a great one. i use it to play cs and it works just fine. sure it breaks easily but not unless you don't take good care of it. i take good care of my stuff and my headset has been with me for 6 months and it still works fine to this day. don't buy it if u are going to break it tho. its not for breaking :)
I have had this router for at least five years now and it's been a pretty good product, for what it was meant to do. It's range isn't the best but for it's age, what do you expect. Early on I played around with open source firmwares that were fun to use but went back to stock for stability reasons. I will probably get another Linksys, a Netgear or maybe the Asus; I'm not sure just yet. I need something geared more for better range and QoS. One problem I always had with this unit is it would get hot and after watching a couple of movies on Netflix, it would require a reboot. In general, it needs a reboot every now and again as performance starts to degrade. I got my money's worth and if you get a used one that works you'll have a decent router. It's got a USB slot on it as well that I used at one point with no issues.
I was looking for a light weight, semi-professional SLR that could do more than my small digital camera and I got precisely what I wanted. Wonderful colours, good lenses and easy to use. It's fun!Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Picked one of these up the other day, mostly for the slick design and for the wireless keyboard with trackball type mouse controller. But that's all it has, is looks...After using the keyboard, it quickly became tedious to use, since not only are the keys hard to push down, they are in a tight proximity of each other and not in the usual places, and the wireless is hit and miss, possibly because it runs at only 49MHz frequency. It will miss keys here and there, so you have to type very slooow, and check your work very often, and with passwords where you can't see what you are typing, good luck! It quickly becomes a tire... There is no number pad and the trackball mouse is skippy and lacks a scroll feature...The processor is 2 "generations" older than the current dual core intel processors and the RAM is standard DDR instead of DDR2...Unless HP updates the components and the keyboard, this is a terrible value and a POS.
I like the size of this product. It will be nice to pop into the suitcase so can always have batteries at the ready for the camera.
These CDs print well and burn perfectly. What more can you ask for in printable CDs? No problems whatsoever and I'll buy these Verbatims next time I need some. Good stuff!
While I have a strong electronic background, I am just slightly dangerous when it comes to computers. This installation was as pain-free as anything I have installed on a computer. I kept thinking that I was missing something somewhere. My installation took about 15 minutes and everything works great.The only hitch I found was that the quick installation instructions do not mention PPoE setup for an ADSL connection. A quick look at the full instructions provided the answers.And yes... It is a version 2, not a version 1!
If you that lease or illiterate that you need this video to go over some very basic features of OS X it will guide you. Unfortunately, it is very incomplete. lacking of tips and shortcuts that make your OS X experience a pleasurable snap and the entire context of this program could be presented in some 10-15 minutes of well conceived video.The presentation is poor.You will be better off just by reading very good Apple's hep.
After installing software from both package and Creative's site for Win7 system with 4G Mem, sound board would work for the first split second then the sound would cut out and stop. Despite returning the card, I read several forums regarding problem. One solution was to change the system memory to reflect 3990M. The card worked with the change. The sound is great as advertised. If you are strictly plug and play, the card is not for you.
The product tends to get the job done more or less, but tends to be glitchy, as does the Zen itself. Sometimes when you plug it in or pull it out while the Zen is playing, the zen will freeze or shut off. But overall this product tends to get the job done if you learn how to work it.
got it on time looks good to me I like it love it need it for more USB ports I used all my up on my PC so this is nice to have and the price was nice to and got it on time .
I purchased this camera as a replacement for a Pentax Super Program that had given many years of faithful service. According to a Pentax rep via their website, this model is the closest one in their current lineup to match the features of the Super Program. I just received it and am testing it, but it is light, easy to handle, and easy to learn. It allowed me to "salvage" my AF280T flash, and several pretty expensive Vivitar Series 1 Zoom lenses. I agree with the one reviewer who mentioned that the lens mount is plastic. I too worry a little about the wear and tear over time, compared to the "old" metal mounts. The only real disappointment (not a big one) is that the product specs on this website are in error re: TTL flash metering. This camera is not TTL compatible. However, it does sync with dedicated flash units on "auto" but you can't use the TTL setting. Unfortunately I only found that out after ordering it, via a Pentax service rep. .... It's a really nice camera.
This is a good ballhead, but not as solid or as smooth as a Markins or RRS ballhead. I would suggest looking at the Markins Q3 or Markins Q3T before buying this product. Gitzo makes the best tripods in the world, but their ballheads are not quite there yet.
Athena iVoice Direct Radiating Dock & Sound System for iPodThis is an excelent iPod station. I was in the market for some cheap alternative of speakers sience I really don't wanna waste $300+ for some top of the line speakers. So I did my research for price vs. quality and this seem to hit the target. And it does. The sound it's huge for it's class. The remote is a plus and the optional services too. It really blew me away.Be aware if you own the latest generation of iPods (or iPhone) you will not get video out and I could not make the USB connection to work with my Mac. Also the sound does tend to be on the bass side but I've discovered that I has a lot to do with the possitioning of the station sience the bass driver is located at the back. I try to avoid putting it against corners and I get to relief a lot of bass sound.
I use this for my r4i. Works very well. It's is compatible with the r4i card. If you have an older version of a r4 it may not work with the 4gb. I got the newer version of the r4i and this sd can store so many games. After using the 4 GB I never run out of games to play.
Wow...everything was so easy to do, the hook up...the security.....the ease of operation....the lights are bright which for me is a good thing since my router and other components are in a dark utility room....but here is the best part...my internet speed has increase....and no more lost connections.....this unit was recommended by my brother-in-law.... an IT guy....yuuuup...you need to get this unit!!!
It was a gift for my husband - he loves it! We used it on a 2 trips already and it was great. My husband is one never to ask for directions so this made these trips easier and more enjoyable without the usual side track we take when we are lost.
Do note that you check whether your device works with SDHC before you buy this card. (A lot of devices don't, and will only accept the older standard up to 2gb.)I can't comment on the speed of the card, as my N800, for which I bought the card, doesn't allow the fastest transfer rates (which is also why I didn't bother looking around for the fastest Japanese build cards.)If you have a device like the N800, this is probably the best choice for you, you'll get maximum performance, maximum capacity (at the time I bought this), for the best price.
Product arrived at my door with much anticipation. After reading all of the reviews, I was weary on seeing it with the grip peeling out of the package. After opening, there was no such problem. The grip fitment is as awesome as I would expect from a CANON brand. Most awesome in creating a better camera feel and balance. I have not used this item too much to experience the battery life of the two supplied aftermarket bateries. So far, I am very pleased with the purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking to extend the grip and balance out the small size of the XTI.[...]
I originally bought this lens from my wife's Canon Rebel XT. After three months, it stopped auto-focusing. Magically, it restarted to behave a few weeks. Finally after using it for a total of 7 months. It stopped. Permanently. I can still manually focus, but the auto-focus is non-functional. Warantee is gone. Don't waste your money. If you are going to buy a lens, buy a Canon. It costs more, but it will be worth the investment.
Works excelent on fuji and Olympus cameras. I tried it in a Olympus mju1000 and a finepix V10. all functions works well (excelent for video) except panorama function for the Olympus.
Application: single user with two Dell Pentium-4 tower computers and a brand new Belkin F1DK102U. The plastic touch-bar switch does not work very well and must be pressed several times in different places, at different angles, and with varying amounts of finesse, to get it to switch computers.After a successful switch, the other computer appears on the monitor right away but the keyboard and mouse do not kick in for approximately five seconds; this took me a couple of days to get used to. (Hint: If you don't have sound on, turn "num lock" on for both computers. When the keyboard's "num lock" light comes on, the keyboard & mouse are ready for input.) Then it stopped working altogether! Of the ten we bought, this one and another one (two total) failed within days.Hint #2: If you already have one that has stopped working, try unplugging it --from everything-- for a day or two, then reconnecting. (The weekend prayer vigil.) It has worked for us twice.Hint #3: You can also switch computers by pressing: ScrollLock ScrollLock Up ScrollLock ScrollLock Up --rather than using the cheesy switch.This left me longing for the good old mechanical A-B switches we had way back in the 1900's!
First off, I did love this mouse when I first received it, but it only lasted a couple months of light use. I was going to get the same one, but it now costs $100! So I replaced it with a smaller mouse of a different brand, which I actually like a whole lot better. This mouse is large and caused bad carpal tunnel, too, but I didn't know that was the problem until I bought the smaller mouse. I had this same mouse before, and it lasted over 2 years, so I am disappointed that this one was so wimpy.Oh yes, and I agree the light is too bright. It hurts the eyes when it's darker, too, so I kept it covered with a cloth.
great little video camera. Can carry it where ever you go, even in a shirt pocket and so very easy to use. Plan to give this as gifts this Christmas. Only wish that the audio was a little better.
I boought this item for my friend. She likes it much as she can share her music with her boy friend.
This thing is a behemoth! It weighs nearly as much as the 42" plasma TV that I hung on it. Having never hung a TV before, I was pretty skeptical that the wall would support this much weight. I was going to hire somebody to put it in, but I looked at the instructions, and they were very clear. Installation was a breeze, provided you have a helper with all that weight. It looks and feels very sturdy on the wall even at its full extension. It may cost a pretty penny, but its worth every one. This will last you longer than any TV you put on it.
i reccomend not buying these off internet as they charge you more for shipping than the product but does what it should.
All the other reviews of this product are absolutely right. The batteries last forever, I love that it has TV, it's just perfect.
I ordered these Polk components to replace the front speakers in my 2003 Kia Sorento EX. I've installed a complete customized system replacing all factory components. I have a Kenwood x994 HU, & Infiniti Basslink Subwoofer, Polk DB6501's in the front doors, & Polk DXi6500's in the rear doors(Door speakers powered by a Kenwood 8405 4 channel amp). These Polks play very loud & clear with no distortion no matter how hi I turn up the volume. I have the crossover on the tweeters set at the lowest setting & being the mad scientist that I am, instead of replacing the rear speakers with coaxials, I installed Polk components & custom installed the tweeters in the panels between the front & rear doors. Like I said before the Polks are loud, clear, & continue to improve the more they break in. They have decent bass response but a sub is definitely needed for a well rounded system. The highs are crisp & can be unbearably loud with no distortion. My advice is you can't go wrong with Polk products but make sure you power them with an amp so they can reach their full potential.
Although this cartridge prints well, it never seems worth the price for the paltry number of sheets printed you get, in my opinion. If its price were lower, I wouldn't feel so bad.
I really like this product. It is light and easy to pack in your suitcase or beach bag. The sound is really clear. You do have to be careful and not turn the volume up to it's highest level. I did that and blew out my speakers after about 2 hours of play time. Other than that, I would recommend this product
I own both the superfi 5's and superfi 5 EB's. The 5's have very balanced, accurate sound. Bass is solid with the 5's but I found myself using the "bass boost" setting, which often introduces distortion. The 5EB's offer much stronger bass - with the ipod EQ off! The bass is very strong, tight and clean. This does come at the cost of a SLIGHT loss of midrange detail. Treble response is great- they don't sound muffled due to the exaggerated bass. Comfort is fine for in-ear phones; it's important to maintain a seal, they can't just rest in your ears. They do have a more conspicuous appearance due to their size. To sum up, They deliver the best bass I've ever heard from any headphone of any style - and I've used many. All this while maintaining good mid/high detail. Highly recommended.
Bought this for my father. He is very happy with this product. In fact, he requested I purchase two so he could always have a charged battery. So based on his happiness, I'd recommend this item.
I like accessories that are functional and really work as they were intended and designed. Such is the case with this product. It holds CDs securely and safely. There is also room for accompanying booklets, manuals and the like. This CD Wallet is well thought out, functional and very durable.
First time ordering a portable speaker, so din know wat to expect.In absolute terms, its bad. But then i have listened to JBL, Soundmagic, Bose, Apple, Klipsch, Creative, etc. So compared to them , its not gr8. But then, those are big and none are below 100$. This little thing here is just 27$, width thrice dat of my ipod touch, height 1.3-1.4 times th ipod, and about 2 inches thick, plus runs on AA batteries, which makes it extremely portable. So yes, its a pretty good deal.It comes with a lot of dock connectors, but finally, i used my apple dock connector only, it fits best. its pretty light, mostly wood i think, has decent sound quality, compared to all the tinny n metallic portable speakers i have heard. Sound is a bit too deep, soundstage is not dat gud, but the highs n mids are ok. dont expect a punchy bass n u will b ok.
I am very satisfied with my purchase. I wanted something small, which would fit my pocket, at the same time something elegant and with long battery span. It is very easy to operate because of different sorting options (type of music, artist, album). This mp3 player meets all my requirements.
Although I have owned several pairs of binoculars, I have never come across a better pair than the Leica. The first time I used them the image was so bright and clear it was a real revelation. I have tried comparable Swarovsky and Zeiss binoculars, and not only was the Leica brighter, but it was much more comfortable to hold. I have not tried the Nikon Venturers, which I have heard are wonderful, but you absolutely cannot go wrong with the Leica. They are expensive, but will last a lifetime. For those who wear glasses, the eye cup system is really quite comfortable, and the cups themselves are quite sturdy. The Leica is also waterproof and built like a tank.
Pros: I've had this router for almost 2 years, been nothing but happy. The router performs very well and I have noticed no slowdowns on my network. I use the VPN feature regularly with no issues. Was able to set up port forwarding exactly as i like and run a web and SMTP server behind this with no issues. I was finally able to set my Comcrap "business" router to bridge mode and have had no security problems. Uptime is 86 days as I write this (I think I rebooted a few months ago due to a settings change).Router serves both wired and wireless clients on a gigabit network. Internal traffic is very high with media streaming from my server to multiple clients.Cons: For some reason, I keep running into bugs when trying to use a dual IPv4 & IPv6 stack... not sure if this is because of my unfamiliarity with IPv6, other hardware on the network or what.I would prefer using the inbuilt windows VPN clients to connet to this, but I am forced to use Cisco Quick VPN.IPS feature seems to slow down the router, though I do keep it turned on for paranoia reasons.Other Thoughts: I was looking for a high-reliability router for my small business network, after having terrible experiences with standard routers. I naturally turned to Cisco to find this reasonably priced router, from the former linksys business series. The negative reviews were very concerning, and I bought this one fully expecting to return it if necessary. It's served me very well and I'm highly recommending it!
I have used my 4500 for about 6 months now and could not be more in love with it. I have owned about 6-7 color inkjets before this and finally made the big move to color laser. You can print perfect photos on just about any kind of paper. I would like to see some &quot;true&quot; glossy paper on the market for photos, however. Most specialty papers for inkjet printers (mostly glossy) will not work with the laserjet because of the heat. Keep in mind you can not do heat transfers with a laserjet printer. There are four cartridges that make up the 4500's color. They are VERY expensive, but I am still using the same one that came with the printer and have printed well over a thousand photos. Long term is much cheaper to run than an inkjet.
For a home receipt solution this would be a great product, but as far as a business solution it requires twice as much data entry then just using quickbooks. It worked fantastic with outlook contacts and the sync was flawless, but of our over 200 vendors not a single invoice could be recognized.
I bought this camera a few weeks ago. I love it! I got it because we are going to the Masters next week for the practice round & I want to capture all the beauty of the golfcourse. I have been learning the ins and outs of my new camera since I received it - I've taken over a thousand pictures already - our cats are tired of all the flashes but they still pose when I get the camera out. I just found out on Easter that I am going to be a grandma for the first time!! Wow - more pictures waiting to be taken.
Length:: 5:59 MinsAfter spending about a month reviewing products between the $8 to $50 price range I finally decided on this item. Protects my lap, give the laptop airflow, easily slides into a backpack and gives me a place to use a mouse. Reason for only 4 stars is the opening of the mouse pad and the slipperiness of it (see video review), otherwise everything else great.*UPDATE 8/2/10*As one person asked. . .Yes, this works fine for left-handed mouse users. Just flip it the opposite side from the video. The item is symmetrical, so there is no "top" or "bottom" just whatever side you need your mouse on.
I went out to take pictures as soon as I got this lens and the pictures are impressive. Only thing I am worried is I might not be able to take pictures of people in parties because you have to be little far to take group pictures. But, as a macro it's definitely 5 star and I knew it before I bought.
I bought a Linksys wireless router and two of these WAPs to use as repeaters. Both WAPs are totally unusable. It is impossible to access the administrator control panel. The router works just dandy, so it's not my network. Avoid this WAP.
I purchased this mouse because of the low price and good ratings. I really don't know how it got the good ratings. I am very disappointed in it. First of all, the USB transmitter is about twice the size of the Logitech mouse that I had. I'm always hitting it with my arm while I work. The worst part is that it keeps falling out of sync with the mouse and stops working, even though the mouse is about 6 inches from the transmitter.It's very possible that I just got a bad one, but I would suggest paying a little more for something that will work well right out of the box.
ok so we all know the card does rock with all the default settings. My computer is only a modified 8100 from dell with a 2.6 P4, 768 megs ram, stock motherboard and WD 8 cache HD and IBM dell stock.Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know that the card itself does rock but there is no overclockability on this card whats so ever. I have tried with the above computer but everytime get spikes when I run 3DMark2003.Now, to let you know, with the above computer, I have hit scores of 4950 and higher on the 3D graphics test. Thats not bad for a 2 year old computer! You show me an old system that can even run that test and I will buy you this card.
This is my first PDA and I must say that I am pleased. I have finally weaned off my Franklin Day Planner and I now rely on the Visor. I must admit that I do miss the monthly page in the Day Planner, which gave me an entire month's planned activity at a glance. You can access a month in the Visor but it isn't as intuitive and easy to see as the paper counterpart. Over all it is a neat device and is actually fun to use. I definitely recommend it!
This printer prints very fast. Makes good copy and doesn't occupy a lot of space. For slightly over $150 this is a good deal. The only drawback is the time it takes to scan a document and the "somewhat" expensive toner.
I did have to call customer service for some help. They were very friendly, professional and my the router was up and running in less than 30 minutes. I have recommended to friends as well as I recommend to you.
I'm very dissapointed about the QuickCam for NoteBooks.Its construction is very fragil to carry out with your laptop and requires too much light to get a sharp and colorful image.
I have owned the VDX, the Platinum and now the Prism. I carry 800 plus contacts a full schedule, books, up to date news, photos and other things. I hook mine on my waist, so the size is not really an issue. I would love to have a smaller color Visor, but I will wait untill they build in a number of other features. The springboards are great and Buack up is sweet. I just ordered the eyemodule 2 from here 10 minutes age.
The quality is better than I expected and it is light-weigh. And the materail does not look cheap at all. I bought this for my mom, and she loved it. Also, I received the case within 3 business days. Great service!
Did work "right out of the box". I used it for the first time to navigate around Louisville Kentucky as well as within the city itself. My oldest son had a concert in downtown. My youngest son had a tennis match in suburbia. I was impressed with how easily it led me to each destination. If you are in unfamiliar territory this device is great and trustworthy. I am still getting to know the rich features that are available with this device. My only negative so far is its inability to locate new developments and addresses as well as its inability to recognize local short cuts. Of course these minor nuisances are to be expected. Overall, I am extremely impressed with the Tom Tom ONE. I also wish it had an Irish voice as one of the equipped dialects. Now I will have to "download" one. I used to take great pride in memorizing routes and directions. Now I just sit back and let Tom Tom lead me there.
This is -- WAS -- a terrific camera. Great features, easy to use , versatile. The optical viewfinder is getting to be a rarity these days, so that's an attractive feature. The modes range from night fireworks to beach pix . . . whatever you want to photograph, there's a mode for it. The burst shoot mode -- steps up exposure each frame -- is VERY useful for folks who want to Photoshop the best picture possible by taking parts from each frame and putting'em together. Another plus (for me): the camera is small enough to put in your pocket but not so small that you'll lose it! This may sound like a stupid reason, but believe me, it isn't!Now the bad news: Two months after the warranty lapsed the lens shutter won't open. This is the shutter that covers the lens when the camera is off; power on should cause it to retract. Mine no longer does. EVERYTHING ELSE WORKS! If I hold the shutter open, I can take and review a picture.Kodak wants $125 to repair it. Or else can I turn it in and get a 15% credit on a cameras purchased on their website . . . and a refurbished Z730 costs $129 (less a 15% discount if I send my broken one in).I'm really bummed out about this because I LOVED this camera . . . my 4th digital. (My first was a Kodak DC220 I bought in Singapore in the stone age of digital photography.) I don't see much point spending almost as much as I paid for the camera to repair it . . . and I'm annoyed that NOTHING electronic seems to last much over a year ANY more!
I needed more memory in my pc; my son recommended this; we ordered;my pc works so much faster. GRRREAT1 gb, memory ,pc3200,1 gb, ram, good value, kingston.
I love my GoPro Hero; but I sympathize with those who are unhappy with it- I think they just don't "get it". It is not a great point & shoot still camera since it is primarily a tiny video camera and recorder, and an indestructable one at that. It is best at videos of activities that would smash your camcorder to bits! My favorite feature is the time-lapse function for long bike rides, with the handlebar mount. Fun! Usually color & brightness is very good. Anyone having trouble should call GoPro since the camera takes fine pictures.
The headphones sound great and feel wonderful. On Air China the plug ins require two prongs and these headphones have only one prong. I got them to work but had to pull it part way out and had difficulty. The US airlines work great with these headphones.
Advantages:1) Easy to configure2) Fast and reliable3) Print Server4) Runs linux; Allows hacks and new features5) Yahoo user group where people share information.6) Tried netdisk by Ximeta; shouldn't have wasted my time and just bought this.Disadvantages:1) Shipping firmware 1.43 didn't work for me.2) Support took a week and a half to let me know (that is the advantage of the Yahoo user group got the info in 10 minutes)3) A little more expensive than similar NAS options.4) Included connection software looks like it was written for Windows 3.1Bottom line is once it is working it is pretty impressive and flawless. There is alot that can be done with it and alot of support beyond Buffalo making more information available!
First, I am a Mac fan.Now, I was not quite sure that this was a great buy -- although I like techno gizmos, it was still pricey -- since I am not obsessed with listening to music. Now that I have it, I go nowhere without it. I take it with me completely at work, on trips, on vacations, you name it.Why? Because I had forgotten how much I do like to listen to music -- but more importantly -- other content rich options. Simple videos, podcasts, calendar and contact (synchronized with my address book and iCal), games such as Sudoku, and the music. I am into foreign language learning, and I have the thing packed with Chinesepod.com content, video clips, and pronunciation drills. When I travel, I download images of Metro and BART maps, and other maps. I cannot begin to think of its limits.Finally, at night, it is what gets me to relax. Sometimes music, often podcast content (news, etc). TV can be literally played back entirely from public affairs tv by downloading podcast. I am not at the 20 GB point.BUT, I don't watch movies. First, the screen is too small. Movies just don't cut it for my many-decades-old eyes. But my kids have no problem.Of course, iTunes make it mindless to update and keep current.So, leggo of my iPod.
The Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman is the most ergonomic pointing device I have ever used. The finger tip control gives you precise accuracy. This is a huge improvement over clumsy thumb controlled balls. The thumb is a good button pusher but a poor pointer mover. The eight programmable buttons bring all of my frequent tasks to hand without reaching for the keyboard.I purchased this one as a backup to my six year old Trackman, which is still going strong. It is very difficult to find these in stores anymore.As a designer I use my trackman over forty hours a week. Before I switched over to trackballs my wrist was beginning to get sore.Once I got used to the trackball, it took about one day, I never used a mouse at work again.
I use it to connect my USB mouse, full-size keyboard, DVD burner, backup drive, printer, and camera dock all to one port on my laptop. And still have one port left! Works great, no problems. Very compact, pretty cheap price too.
The bag is made from leather of decent quality and has a nice, neat, semiformal appearance. My laptop has a 15.6'' screen and it fits nicely into the compartment. The padding in this compartment is minimal compared to other bags I've seen, but I am confident in it and I don't worry about it. Besides, the bag also has hard and rigid edges which provide extra protection. There is modest space for extra stuff, but I manage to fit in several files, my power adapter, and one or two smallish books. The shoulder strap is made of strong woven material (not leather) and has a nice nonslip shoulder pad. All in all I really like the bag.
... I thought the Oly was superb until I purchased the Canon 10D. Wow! The quality is magnificent. I originally purchased a[n] "L" series Canon 28-70mm lens with the camera. Great lens, but after testing the high end Tamron 28-105mm f/2.8, I decided to go with it. It was also ...less than the Canon lens and offers more zoom for the buck. I even prefer the photo quality over the Canon lens. I like the fact that I can shoot continuously. The Oly started to buffer after 6 shots and was very slow. The Canon has yet to slow me down when writing to the CF card. I recommend the 1 gig card as well as shooting everything in RAW mode - the highest format available. You can take almost 200 shots on the 1 gig card. This is my first exposure to RAW format and it is simply amazing! The manipulation you can do afterwards is mind boggling! Stuff that Adobe photoshop can't even touch! I'm ecstatic with this camera. I shoot mostly head shots, portraits and the detail is incredible. Need I say more?
Had bought a video lift cabinet for my TV and suffered through waiting for the TV to come up and poor performance from the remote from different area of the room. Installed the booster in about 10 minutes, now have the TV, DVD, stereo all hidden in the cabinet and the remotes work better than they did without the booster. I was hesitant to buy, but now highly recommend this product.
slow response time and very slow to catch sattellites, sometimes very furstrating. when it does, it works great.
They work reasonably well, and when I once tested a fellow traveler's Bose, I couldn't immediately discern a difference. They don't seal well around the ears if worn with the arch behind the head. Moreover, the black material covering the earpieces start to peel after about a year. Now when I travel I taken them off and little black plastic flakes dot my face and neck.They do get interference from GSM cell phones and even (at least one brand of) DECT 6.0 cordless phones, though.
This was exactly what I was looking for. I use it to hold 6 compact flash cards in their plastic sleeves as well as 8 AA batteries and everything fits fine. The strong velcro holds it all together and I stick it in a pouch of my camera bag. Only downside is there is system that lets you know whether or not a card has been used already aside from flipping them upside down.
That's all that matters. The one that come with my unit failed and I replaced it with this and it has worked fine for months now.
The Canon Eyecup I purchased to replace one that one of the retaining clips had broken off of works just like the old one. If the old on had not broken I would give it five stars. After 5 years of use the old one broke so it only gets four stars.
Good looking little reader but does not work with Windows 7. I searched for a driver update but nothing out there.
this is a good product for the price it has very little signal loss when going to two monitors.
I have truly enjoyed this earphone piece. It has been very helpful in so many ways. I was just real shocked about the way it preforms and the price that I paid for it. It is well worth the price I paid. I would recommend this item to anyone. It has not gave me any trouble at all I am real pleased with the Items that I buy from Amazon.Com.....G. Hogan
I have had mine for 2 months now, never a problem.It just works!Do not hesitate to invest in this option, it is worth it.
The printer is fine, no problems. Well thought-out. Nice drivers, really nice. Photos OK, nothing photo-quality about inkjets anyway.But why don't printers come with cables? Seriously, whaa? Do they think we just have a few laying around? Our family has a cable they've been passing down for generations? I don't get it. Somebody explain it to me.Luckily I'm not a rookie. I know how much a standard USB Male A to Male B cable should cost Heck, you can get 'em free lots of times. They end up in corporate trash piles by the hundred. Anyone who's been a geek for five years has at least one spare.The salesperson at best Buy, in addition to directing our attention to the next-expensive model immediately upon learning I was interested in the i560, was very flippant about my insistence that the i560 was a great printer under $100 and very competitive beyond (&quot;Well, yeah, if all you're gonna spend is $100. But if you print any photos at all, blah blah blah... USB 1.1 in this card-reader-equipped printer will be faster than an internal USB 2.0 reader, ya know, and even if it isn't this one's a better printer....). Initially we walked away from buying a printer at all because of the sour salesperson experience.I get to the checkout and the clerk asked me if I was planning on buying a cable. I did a double-take. &quot;Cable? There's not a connectivity cable inside the box?&quot; He replies that's been standard practice for years. I replied that it reflects poorly on the industry when I can't immediately use a product for its intended purpose, even shareware is free for a little while, and why then would they even come with ink? This last question ACTUALLY PRODUCED A HESITATION as if I had hit on another millions-saving measure and he would report it to Canon posthaste.I jogged back to the printer aisle to check on their cable selection when I was accosted by the same printer salesperson who laughed when I told him I needed a cable. &quot;Walked up there without me, eh?&quot; were his exact words. He shows me a cable - their cheapest - a $30 shielded and gold-plated 12-footer from Monster. &quot;This is the only one we have, and it's really the best for your particular printer,&quot; he smarmed. I conjectured it must be best for all the stores printer's since it was the only one. I asked him if he would sell the cable to a poor person buying a budget $50 printer to print resumes. I argued it shouldn't take an additional %33 of the printer's cost just to hook it up. He basically looked down his nose at me so I simply laughed in his face. I said very loudly, &quot;I'll go two blocks to CompUSA, buy a cable for four dollars, and come back tomorrow to speak with the manager.&quot;When I arrived home I immediately checked the Web and indeed found a four-dollar cable at CompUSA and one with neat little LEDs for eight. I opened the printer box and saw a CD full of halfware photo programs I would immediately toss, and wondered aloud: if Canon can't spend fifty cents for a wholesale USB cable to throw in the box, why do I have to pay for the ubiquitous bundle of useless software and &quot;starter&quot; packet of photo paper?
If you are buying a several hundred dollar camera, then at least have the sense to take advantage of it by buying a FAST memory card. I didn't expect much from this card, or for there to be a noticable difference. Well, was I shocked from my recent vacation when I was shooting photos left and right, and the people in my group were waiting 2-3 seconds before the could take another photo. Not only does it allow your camera to shoot faster, but it lowers your blood pressure as well, because you didn't miss the shot. I can never go back to using a regular speed card. The card worked as advertised. I love it.
I just got my bag and am very pleased with the quality and layout of the pack itself. I am not thrilled with the laptop compartment at all, however. The sleeve is not big enough for my computer and doesn't offer a lot of protection. I was really expecting a computer compartment that could stand alone. Sometimes I just need my computer, other times I just need my briefcase. I really hoped the Amazon bag would solve that problem. I am not sure yet whether to keep or return it, which actually says a lot for the bag. It looks good, is well made, and carries everything and then some.
Works just the way it is supposed to. As I said, a must have stepney for Casio cameras.
I purchased this battery so I could tape my son's football games and it last for the whole game. It fits my camcorder no problem, it's just like the original one that came with it. The life on it is wonderful and I highly recommend it.
I like video tapes, they're simple to set up. I can record my shows and once I've watched them, I re-use them again. I already have the tape players, I don't like for someone else to tell me that I need to buy blue-ray technology or Tivo (I can use that money for something else).
I've purchased 2 of these docks. The USB jack on my first one failed after a few years, so I just bought a replacement.The second one confirmed a flaw I had found on my first - the left and right channels are reversed. On my first one I was able to disassemble the dock, split the ribbon cable that connects the docking connector to the PCB, and resolder the left and right wires in the corrected places. Looks like I'm going to have to do that to this one too.Otherwise it's a fine dock, could be a little heavier, but oh well.
I bought the iPod for my son's 18th Birthday. He has had a series of other players (varying MP3s)over the years but really wanted to try the iPod.It is quite compact, he has watched several movies on it and the sound is amazing. He has synced it with Outlook and uses it as his appointment book as well.He had it etched with his name to deter theft as he is in a rural high school and his iPod is the object of some envy. Apparently it has become a status symbol amoung teens to have an iPod.He had one significant frustration with the product and that is that his library of music he has accumulated electronically over the years in MP3 format did not load seamlessly into the iPod. It took some hours of effort to download the special software necessary to convert the music and additional time to get the software for DVD playing. Once that time investment is done, it is an amazing little tool.I do recommend a protective cover.
I *love* the narrow laptop-layout keyboard: it's the only one I've seen yet that doesn't stick seven inches' worth of miscellaneous navigation and numpad keys between typing surface and mouse. It eliminates the wrist-and-shoulder strain of right hand jutting out toward mouse. My Kensington trackball can sit neatly close. It's the best ergonomic advance for my desktop experience since switching over to dvorak input.The keyboard alone is worth the price; it was a real bonus to get this gyro-pointer (which used to cost much more!) for free. It takes some practice, but it's the best specialized tool for presentations.Tip: attach velcro patches to crucial keys (return, delete, command) to help you use them confidently while touch-typing. It's especially helpful on this keyboard because there's one column of navigation keys to the right of return and delete.Mac users: use DoubleCommand shareware to fix Windows' switched positions of the command and option keys.
This star chart is printed on glossy, heavy card stock. I purchased this to replace the exact one I've had for about 25 years. The binding was finally giving up. My old one has been left in the dew saturated grass overnight and had frost on it. It is still easily usable, just that the pages are coming apart. I highly recommend this chart for beginners and veteran astronomers alike who want to learn the constellations or use the "star hop" method to locate the numerous galaxies, open and globular star clusters, double stars, and nebulae described within.
I should know better. You but after market, you get CRAP! Doesn't hold a charge for very long. Thanks Amazon for being like the other rip off artists on the web
My objective was simple. Install a RAID1 Drive (2 x 2 TB drives) on an existing computer to back-up music and videos. So this drive was to act as an extention, and holds no windows information.The hardware installed fine.Installing an internal disc drive controller software can be a challenge as you have to address the boot configuration of the computer as well, the installation of the drive, (ARC Utility) and software (Adaptec Storage Manager). It was made more challenging by the faulty and error filled instructions that came with the board. I knew I was in trouble when it was required me to create a disc driver disc using a floppy disc in year 2010.Obviously that cannot be done.I wound up struggling mightly to get the driver installed. I attemped format using the quick format strategy, and then using both Adaptec Storage manager Software. At one point the installation corrupted my wireless keyboard and the system defaulted to Arabic language, right to left typing. Thanks for restore.In the end I wound up sucessfully installing the driver through the windows control panel hardware interface.There were no instructions on how to assign the drive a letter, help from someone else resolved that problem.Once installed it seems to work well. I had one problem which has required a driver rebuild, which again, the Adaptec Stroage Manager identified as being a degraded drive, but there were no instructions on how to fix it.The main manual about 200 pages was useless, obviously no one at Adaptec has ever tried to install the drives using their own instructions.
I received this Logitech keyboard and mouse as a gift. My last keyboard and mouse were ALSO Logitech wireless. I didnt have to install anything....just plugged in the cables, pushed the connect button and that was it. I love the touch of the new keyboard and the one button access feature for e-mail, intenet and speakers. I dont understand all the trouble people have had with the mouse batteries. I have had not changed the batteries yet and I have had it for a month. My old Logitech mouse DID have short battery life but with the new one, so far, so good. And I use the computer for several hours every day. I have NO complaints. I definitely recommend it!
This is a must have accessory for your Nikon SLR, or Digital-SLR camera. A much better value than the flagship Nikon SB-800, you get a lot more bang for your buck. It's my opinion that the top of the line Nikon SB-800 Speedlight is about 10% better than the SB-600 Speedlight, but the downside is that it is also 70% more expensive.Sure, the top of the line SB-800 is a better unit, but considering that the SB-600 comes so close, you should seriously consider if you really need the extra features of the top of the line model.If you are just looking for a flash that you can bounce off the ceiling, than the Nikon SB-400 might be for you. But the SB-400 isn't nearly as full featured as the SB-600, and has only a slight price advantage. The SB-600 is without a doubt the way to go to get the most flash for your money.
Ordered this DVD/CD player when the old Sony gave up the ghost. Set up is very simple and the HDMI and progressive scan features make a world of difference on my HDTV. Be sure to order an HDMI cable with the player, it doesn't come with one. This model is smaller and lighter than the old one, and keeps the black Sony theme going in the entertainment center (-: Good value, can't go wrong here.
this projector is one of the finest I've seen for the money. Its easy to setup and use giving a bright picture and all the adjustments are easy to understand. The owners manual is ok but unless you've been in asia a difficult manual to read and understand. For anyone looking into projectors this will make a great first projector, I like it! the freebees are great too!
When I received the 720 from Amazon, I was impressed with the packaging. It was boxed and padded quite well and arrived in excellent condition. Before doing anything I decide to read the Quick Start Guide, a dark gray pamphlet included in the 720 box. It advised me to charge the unit at least 2 hours before proceeding. So without even turning the unit on I plugged the base unit into a USB port on my computer. This base unit is used, via the USB, to connect to the computer as well as recharging. My regret here was that I would not be able to recharge the unit in my house unless the computer is on.While the unit was charging I went ahead and installed the software using the CD which was included in the package. The installation went smoothly on my computer which runs on Vista Home Premium. After the recommended charging interval of 2 hours I activated the 720 and it immediately connected to the software, Tomtom Home, which I had just installed. Almost instantly I was informed that there was a software update for Tomtom Home. I told it to continue and my computer downloaded an updated Tomtom Home version 2 point something and proceeded to uninstall the version I had just installed using the CD and to install the new version. I was mildly annoyed, but I was grateful that the update downloaded and installed without incident.My 720 then asked permission to download some updates into itself, which I allowed it do. Everything went smoothly and I continued by setting some preferences in the 720 by using Tomtom Home. I then spent about an hour with the unit, unplugged from the computer, to get familiar with the menu structure. The last GPS that I had was a Garmin IQue 3600 and I found the 720 structured very differently. Nearly every choice in the menu structure of the 720 is graphically based using pages of icons with which to make your selections or set your preference. I found it very intuitive and comfortable.Later, when I took the 720 on its "maiden voyage", I found that using the unit was very simple. Choosing a destination and creating a route was easy and the unit calculated the route very quickly. Generally the unit selects routes that are nearly identical to what I, as a local, would also pick. Only once has it routed in what I would consider a round-about sort of way but after I considered what it had done I realized that its chosen route would be nearly identical, in travel time, to what I would normally use, so I can't really criticize it.Since then the 720 has performed consistently and dependably. The map data had some minor errors, most of which, incidentally, I have already corrected and shared with the Tomtom database using Map Share while connected to the internet. It even uses the 2 road name corrections I have made for a couple of local streets, using them in route calculations and even pronouncing them correctly when making navigation announcements. I have had no technical glitches at all.I have interfaced the 720 with my cell phone using Bluetooth. Making and receiving phone calls using the 720 works flawlessly. It downloaded my entire list of telephone numbers from my Starcom and can easily recall them and place calls. The 720 internal speaker sound quality is good considering its size.The 720 locates and locks on to the GPS satellites and provides a position with a speed I would have thought impossible a couple of years ago. It is exquisitely sensitive to the satellite signals and I am routinely able to lock on to 6 or 7 satellites sitting in front of my computer, near the center of my house. Amazing! In my vehicle I have installed an external antenna and the 720's performance using this is phenomenal.I have recently downloaded several songs and pictures into the unit and it plays and displays these without any hitch. I use the FM transmitter, built into the unit, to play music over my vehicle's radio. I have discovered that I need to turn up the 720's volume slide to 100% in order not to turn up the radio's volume too much; this helps avoid an annoying hiss that you hear when an FM radio is turned up too loudly. Incidentally, the 720 politely mutes the music when a navigation announcement is made and then resumes. The quality of this sound is reasonable for casual listening in my pickup. The color of the screen when viewing pictures is good (not great) and the display resolution is acceptable for this purpose. Using the slideshow option to view the pictures gets rid of the aggravating gray bars which I otherwise have with pictures. I have added a 2 GB SD card to provide storage for these files. I am adamantly against using my internal storage for this. For me the 2 gigabytes are more than adequate. However, I can easily understand that 2 GB would seriously limit some people. The unit will interface with an Ipod although I have not done this since I don't own an Ipod.My overall experience with the 720 has been great and I think the Tomtom 720 is surely one of the acme products in the GPS market. I congratulate Tomtom for coming up with a product like this and give the 720 an enthusiastic round of applause. Two thumbs up! Forgive my rather lengthy post.
After doing a lot of research and comparisons, I decided on the Toshiba 2200. After a month, it has performed exceptionally well. Tons of audio and video options, along with an easy set up and intuitive controls make this one a powerful contender.
I bought this player because it has SD card expansion capability and because I liked my old SanDisk 512 MB MP3 Player (blue).Now, when you put 3 GB of files into your mp3 player, you want them organized, right? How do your organize your files? Most of us do it by putting the files into different folders (directories). This player does not support folders. You can sort your files only by info in the tags (album, artist, genre etc.) You don't even see these tags when your rearrange your files on your computer. What were Sandisk engineers thinking when they took this function (viewing and playing by folders) away? How do they sort their files on their computers?The resume function is gone. I have updated my Sansa with latest available firmware update on July 24 2007; and there is no resume function. The player starts at the beginning of the last track it was playing when it was turned it off. My old Sandisk player had the resume function. Why is it gone in a newer player?The covers for USB and SD card slot are tiny pieces of rubber that are not attached to the player. You pull them off and unless you are really careful, you will lose them. On all the gadgets that I have had (mp3 players, cameras) the covers were attached to the gadget body. Why Sandisk engineers could not do it on Sansa?
We bought a Gateway and Windows got hosed for some reason. We called 1-800-GATEWAY for support. Guess what? If you buy a Gateway anywhere but their website you must call a separate toll number. WTF!? Then we needed to restore it but the restore partition was bad. Had to get the recovery disk. They charged me $20 for a $1 CD-R. Then it wouldn't work, and they wanted to charge me to tell me how to use it. Again WTF? These people are horrible. Save yourself a lot of trouble and get a Mac. Get HP. Get an abacus. Anything but a Gateway.
Jameson Thottam Receiving great audio thanks to the Sony STR-DE998 ReceiverThe Sony STR-DE998 is a great A/V receiver. I have used Sony exclusively for the last 15 years and have never had any problems. My first real receiver was a Marantz. They are excellent, but I didn't want to spend that much money, and to be quite honest, I really can't hear a difference under most listening situations. I listened to other receivers by Denon, Onkyo, Pioneer etc. and really did not hear any difference or see much difference except in some options and user interfaces. For the money, the Sony had everything I needed and an on screen display to assist with set-up.Design and Functionality -James Thottam-This receiver is very stylish IMHO (if black minimalist styling is your thing!). The controls are easy to use once you understand what they are for. There are a lot "Movie" settings for many different types of decoding. I usually just use the multi-channel out and skip the enhancements and interpretations the receiver has pre-programmed in its settings.Reason for Upgrading -Jameson Thottam-The main reason I upgraded to this receiver from my old Sony was to get more power (110 watts per channel), SACD inputs, and have full integration of all my A/V inputs. I have actually decided not to use the receiver for my video connections, as I have moved my VCR to another tv and don't have any other video inputs (well, cable, but that isn't HDTV because i really don't watch much tv), so I run the DVD component out straight to the TV. I am running Infintiy Primus 360's as my main speakers, a PS 10" sub-woofer for stereo, and 2 Primus 150's for surround and SACD.What I listen to on It -Jameson Thottam-I really push this receiver for listening to blues, folk and rock music. It has very clean sound. At first I thought a slight hiss was from the receiver or speakers, but it was just the background noise on a CD. There is no hum, hiss or other noise in the quiet passages of studio-recorded CD's or SACD's!!! I am very pleased with the clarity and precision of this receiver. You have to turn it way up to adequately power large speakers, but it does so with no effort at all. I cannot get all the way to max volume because it is too loud! (My ears were ringing the next day after I hooked it up because I got a little over zealous with the volume control! :-)The Display -James Thottam-The on-screen display (i.e,. on your television if you hook up the video out with a single RCA cable) for set-up is a tremendous feature and really makes things easier because you can see what all your options are at once (this also helps next time you use the receiver display only, because you now know all the menus in advance!). You can see the entire menu for each sub-menu (e.g., speaker "set-up", channel volume "level" or "equalizer") so you know what is available or not (grayed out). The learning remote is very easy to use and controls all my Sony components. (Note - the test tone for speaker set-up can only be generated with the remote)As part of your Entertainment Theater -Jameson Thottam-For home theater, the surround sound system (Dolby) automatically detects digital inputs via coax or Toslink cables and automatically selects the best sound field to match what is recorded on your DVD and your speaker system (e.g., 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1). It displays what choice it has made on the display and lights a cool blue light to let you know it is automatic mode. You can overrride the sound field with your own choice, but I find that the default is usually a very good choice.There's always something that can be fixed -Jameson Thottam-A couple of minor things: The manual, while not bad, is not the most helpful. A little more explanation of formats and benefits of different settings would really help an amateur like me. I found myself going to Crutchfield, eCoustics, Audioholics, Stereophile etc. to get tips on what settings are good for what. Once you know whether "small" or "large" speakers are for you or what crossover frquency to use, set-up is a breeze! Anyway, took about 4 hours to fine tune my new system to get just right and learn all the features.Set-up note on speaker connections: -Jameson Thottam-I strongly reccomend getting banana plugs for you speaker wire with this reciever. It has binding posts, and I find these A) To be hard to connect and disconnect easily with big fingers, and B) after initially attaching the bare speaker wires, I was getting a "Protector" error flashing on the screen. I had to go online and do a search to find out this was probably caused by a crossed speaker wire. It was one single strand of speaker wire that had been smushed down and over when tightening the binding post. Enough said. I go banana plugs the next day and now can plug and unplug in 2 seconds with no risk of shorting out.Jameson Thottam
I HAD VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT.1) I was not supplied what they advertised.2) The single item the one I received was totally damaged.3) The Amazon had NO Phone contact number of the sender.4) I am working towards returning the product and close my Amazon Account.
I purchased this item in Sept of 2007 for a long trip to Yellowstone, Grand Teton Mountains, and Custer Park. I took this camera with 2 others and used this camera all of the time except for video. So far the camera has worked well. I use it in combination with a Sigma 28-300mm zoom lens, a circular polarization filter, and Extreme IV compact flash card. I do not regret this buy at all.I use to use Nikon, but I'm really loving the Canon products lately. And at the time of purchase, Amazon had the cheapest offer. Almost every photo I took during my trip (about 18gb and not RAW format, lol) have been amazing. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone that is looking for more professional images.I love the features, but I recommend playing around with it a lot so you get the feel of all the bottons and features before you do a major shoot. I like how the screen goes black when you put your eye up to the camera when taking photos and all the different modes to shoot with.You do have to be careful with this camera, it can still get damaged like the old SLRs. It's not like the point and shoot small digital ones that can stand being dropped a few times. Overall this product is a great buy and worth the money.
I should have known better, and now I do, at least when it comes to ordering this ink cartridge. I popped it in to my printer, and the print was almost non-existent. I even cleaned and primed, and it still wouldn't work. The reason I gave it one star is it arrived quickly in the mail. Too bad it didn't work, that's all.
strong...great cable...never worry about the monster product....i was looking thru tons of cables, really hoping to get a strong reliable cable...this is it!!!!
In case you installed your iPod and you can't get songs on it in iTunes check the folling;1. See if your iPod is reconized by your computer2. See if it is pluged in all the way( You must use a USB 2.0 connector. Not the one on your key bord. It's not strong enough)3. You need the updated software for this year.I hope you consider this review helpful and have fun with your new iPod!
Based on the first review, I figured I'd be getting a three-pack of cases with belt clips. Instead, what I got was a three-pack of cases with no belt clip (which was one of the reasons I chose this item). The case is designed to wrap around a belt and give you access to the iPod. Fine if you're wearing a belt, but not so good if you're in shorts or sweats. In addition, the magnetic clasp has been replaced by Velcro. Cheaper to reproduce I'm sure, but Velcro is problematic in a lot of ways. Even so, Velcro is more secure, which is a concern if you're active. Still, there are some bonuses. First, it's a three-pack. Second, it fits the iPod Nano (mine is 2nd generation, 2GB) very nicely. Third, the design allows the screen to be protected and still give you access to the control wheel, even in the case. Fourth, the case is nylon, not leather, so it's animal friendly and will presumably last longer. I'd give it 5 stars if it had a belt clip, even with the Velcro.
I bought this unit in October 2007 and it is still rocking. I have it inside my sport 4X4 truck and it's accompanied by 4 pioneer 6"X9" speakers (1 each door), 2 tweeters and a Kicker CVR 12" Subwoofer. I use only one amplifier which is a 4 channel Boss Acoustic Riot Amp that pushes 1600W!!!!! OH YEAH. I can keep a party with this set up. ALL features including video out works with my 5.5 Generation 80GB Video Ipod.The stereo is amazing and it gives more value than I expected. The touch screen mimicks the ipod unit which makes "ease of use easier". I bought the IPOD Video cable separately and its just plug and play. The one draw back is that the IPOD 160GB (Sixth generation) does not provide video out on this Clarion stereo so if you have the 5.5 Gen IPOD it's better for you.
I bought Imation cds to store my data years ago, alongside some memorex cds and another nameless brand. All of them work except for my Imation cds which turned a strange hue. Their contents aren't even readable. It's as if the cds were made out of biodegradable material--and they did just that. Despite being kept in perfect conditions, they're ruined and whatever was on them is lost. I'm pretty pissed. All the other cd brands still work. This was 10 years ago.
The application for this barlow on my 8i/GPS SCT/XLT was to gain higher magnification options from longer focal length and eye relief eyepieces (ELux and Xcel 25-18-15mm)and stay in modest price ranges for everything. COMMON TESTS with the barlow vs. short focal length eyepieces to 8mm was most favorable: a) using both common and wide angle FOV eyepieces and b)testing with and without eye glasses while c) viewing Polaris double, Jupiter & moons and the Moon. Seeing conditions were poor (Dallas, summer, early evening sky with a lot of Moonlight.) Never the less I am pleased with both the Celestron Ultima 2X barlow and the strategy and therefore I "recommended". Shipping was prompt - much better than prior experiences with amazon.com - improvement so noted.
I've owned mine for over 2 years and have never experienced any problems. The resolution is FAR superior to any other 4:3 NSTC bigscreen on the market - no jitter, no blurry horizontal lines forming the picture (even up close), super-sharp colors and no ghosts. I play Blu-rays through an S-Video input and DVD's through my XBOX360 S-Video input and the clarity and color is absolutely superb - about as near as HDTV as you can get without paying for it. I currently watch HD TV with the included up-convert box from my cable provider and it looks amazing!! All PIP functions are great too - especially the split screen that allows you to watch two things at once with no distortion - this works extremely well if you have a WebTV, video game or computer hooked up to one of the four inputs so you can surf or work on your computer or play video games and watch TV at the same time! If you don't want to invest $5000 on HDTV, but still want the best picture money can buy - buy this TV! I HIGHLY recommend it!!!
I don't know what all of you people are complaining about the mouse and keyboard have performed beyond my expectations!!!!I have had them for three weeks now and the battery level are still at the top, and I use them at least 2 hours a day. I also love the third button next to your thumb it comes in handy. I would recommend this duo to any one that wants to be free of cords.
I received it about a couple of weeks ago.First of all, it is very small (a little bit bigger than normal cell phones), so it goes into my pockets. &lt;-- it was my first priority. Usually, I love to write down anything or take notes... Now that I can bring this camera anywhere, I don't have to do this any more. Battery goes so so.. Actually, I don't know the difference with other products. Technological point of view, I don't think there would be hugh difference in terms of batteries. My old love was olympus, 4*10^6 pixels.. Battery goes just a couple of hours.. , which is also why I was going with a smaller but energizer-like camera. As far as interface goes, USB cables and software are very easy to use. Most of all, it is quite cheap. :) These might not be your main reasons, but I can play MP3 files (don't need ipod.. ) and play movies as well..Overally, I'd like to recommend. I am very satisfied.
I wasted at least 12 hours trying to get this thing working! I read the owners manual, bought the recomended brand and type of media discs, and now I have a small pile of trashed discs. This thing freezes up and I had to keep unplugging it from the wall. Maybe it should come with a "clapper" switch. It looks like others have had good results, so maybe I'll ask for a replacement unit. I wanted entertainment, but got aggravation. It would stop during the recording process, and another time it actually completed, but then it couldn't play what it had just recorded! I tried to "finalize" the disk etc.. no good. I even visited the Aspire web site for help. They should rename it "Expire"!
My camcorder worked pretty good app. 18 months. Suddenly I got unresponsive touch screen. Camcorder become useless - ($1,000!) only 18 months! I use to buy only Sony electronics - not any more...
bought the 1.0 GB memory card to go along with the Canon A630 camera......seems to work very well.....and the price was reasonable...
I was upset that I accidentally ordered 5 x 7 prints and I didn't realize it till after I picked up my order. The photos were too big to fit into my other albums so I had to get something new. I found this Pioneer Ledger to be great. It was exactly what I was looking for - it had to fit 5 x 7 photos and it had to look semi decent (well...this one turned out to look pretty good). I got my album today after ordering it only 2 days ago and I immediately put all my photos in it. The photos were easy to insert. I highly recommend it. :-)
I purchased this "DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad" product on the afternoon of Saturday, 6/21/08 and it arrived on Monday, 6/30/08. I live in San Diego, CA. I purchased it as a "ships from and sold by Amazon.com" product.Yes, it has a silver-colored plastic housing that makes it look and feel cheap. But the plastic housing also makes it incredibly lightweight, probably just a few ounces, and I am glad it will not add any noticeable weight when I carry it in my laptop case.The product dimensions listed in the description are wrong. The cooling pad is smaller than described. It is just under 12" wide and just over 9" deep. With its original feet, it is approximately 0.5" tall.The cooling pad has an on/off switch (but please be aware that the fans will not run when your computer is turned off). The black USB connector unplugs from the cooling pad, and the connector has an approximately 20.5" long cable.The fans are not silent, but I do think that they are very quiet. The fan openings are approximately 2.25" wide.The cooling pad has eight feet on its bottom surface (round black ones) that seem to be made of hard foam - one in each corner, and one in the center of each edge. Each of the bottom feet hides a recessed screw. There are also two hard foam feet on the top surface of the cooling pad - one in each back corner. The feet only serve effectively as surface protectors. They do not prevent sliding. I have replaced all of the original feet with clear rubber feet (the round ones that you would use under a glass table top), so now the cooling pad does not slide around on my desk, and my laptop does not slide around on top of the cooling pad.I have a 15" Apple PowerBook G4 with a titanium housing. The worst hot spot is in the back right corner. Prior to this computer I had an old 12" iBook (circa 2001) with a plastic housing. The iBook never seemed to get very hot. I purchased this used PowerBook about three weeks ago and was shocked at how hot it got, especially when I played a DVD or watched internet videos. I was worried that my PowerBook was defective (nearly demanded that the seller refund my money), but all three of my siblings have titanium PowerBooks and they assured me that this model just runs really hot. I was still very concerned that the intense heat would mar the surface of my desk, so I bought this cooling pad because it had the best overall customer reviews on Amazon, and because it has fans in the back corners.My PowerBook is 13.5" wide, so it is wider than the cooling pad. In order to make the best use of the fan closest to the hot spot, I have positioned my laptop over to the left. I added rubber feet to the front corners of the top surface of the cooling pad. Even with my laptop over to the left, it is completely stable. It does not tilt or slide. I have to lift it up to move it.Now even when my PowerBook is working hard it does not get burning hot like it did before I started using the cooling pad. It still gets warm, but the cooling pad makes a huge difference. I definitely recommend this product, especially considering its low, low price.One more tip: I wanted to buy a wrist rest to place in front of my laptop/cooling pad combo, but most of them are way longer than the width of my laptop (usually 18-21" long). So, I purchased two short ones (approximately 6.75" long) and put them side-by-side. Together, they are the perfect length. The ones I bought are manufactured by 3M. The product number is WR305LE. They are called "Gel Wrist Rest with Antimicrobial Product Protection."
I use this with a computer that is hooked up to my TV. The trackball and the buttons are positioned very ergonomically if you are sitting on the couch with the keyboard on your lap.I have used this for almost a year and so far have only replaced the batteries once.
The converter works great. Easy instalation and very user friendly. The software bundle that comes with it (I think its Win DVD but I'm not sure) isn't any good. However, Windows Movie Maker which comes standard as part of Windows XP (Service Pack 2) works fine.
We enjoy having our digital photos in front of us. I only wish it had a scramble function.thanks
So my teenage brother has this extraordinary ability to break any headphones we get him(I had the same ability at his age, so I don't blame him). The side benefit to this is that I get to try out a lot of low end earbuds. This Koss set has been among my favorite.-Design-I love the fact that it uses the foamy earplug material instead of rubber. In my opinion, it fits the ear better, is more comfortable, provides better sound isolation, and reduces the amount of sound that bleeds out(this is particularly useful to me, for I no longer have to listen to whatever my brother is playing anymore). The downside is that its an earwax magnet and is a tad bit more difficult to clean than other buds.-Sound-Sound quality is on par with everything else I've tried at this price (~$10), better than stock earbuds,but nothing special.Bass - The foam material helps keep all the bass goodness in, a plus if you have the ear type that doesn't work well with other budsMid-Range - A bit more muddled than some earbuds, but easily corrected with an equalizer on your device of choice.Treble - overpowered by the mid-range, again corrected with an eq(note that I am a bit treble and bass centric in my preferences, so other may not need to adjust a thing)
This is the perfect camera to keep with you all the time. You end up getting so many more pictures, just because you always have a camera. Sure you can get better pictures with an SLR, but no one wants to carry one of those every time you leave the house. With the Casio, you can.The video is 30 frames per second, at 640 x 480 resolution with sound. That's DVD quality video. You can shoot 40 min on a 1 GB card, without the battery running out.The only downside is if you use the optical zoom while shooting video, it gets a little blurry.
I'm always afraid that I'll get a memory card that has problems or one that will malfunction soon after buying it. The fact is, I have bought many memory cards (of varying formats, brands and capacities) and "knock on wood" not one has ever given me any kind of trouble to speak of. This 512 MB Viking brand SD Card has been functioning perfectly ever since I put it in my Pentax Optio 43WR camera. I guess I cannot legitimately give it anything less than 5 stars based on that.
These are Made In Singapore discs. Great quality, do the job every time. Thanks!
I picked up the Sony GT300 over the weekend and had it installed for free (thanks Future Shop). So far it has exceeded my expectations. This repalced my stock Honda speakers in the CRV and the sound level and clarity has gone up tremendously. I head to lots of music at home and at work using high quality headphones and I am very happy to hear the songs out of GT300.The buttons are a bit small however it can be used fairly easily once you get used to it. Also the remote is very handy when you are on the road since it has fewer controls and hence easy to memorize quickly.The display is fantastic in daylight and night though some have complained about it being too bright. That can be adjusted as well. The manual is farily regular. Nothing stands out as such.One thing to point out thought that you can have atmost arond 250 albums or songs on any device (portable or CD) so if you think you can nail this guy with 1000s of albums you are better off buying a laptop or a standalone MP3 player and listen to it. Rememeber this is a car deck so it comes with its usual limitations such as feel and no. of controls and tracks it suppots.The front aux is a hugh bonus since you pretty much play any device through this. Remember however that the quality from the aux is a bit worse than the native CD/MP3 disc since auxiliary tend to have lesser juice to drive devices. For those home theater users, its the same deal that you all know about! However the sound is still great.Final note: Highly recommended. If you get this on sale price (even better deal).
So yeah, it's not really asthetically pleasing, but for the price you can't really beat it. I bought this so that I could have an MP3 player that I could run with without (1) worrying that I was going to destroy $200+ dollars worth of electronics with sweat/rain/snow/accidental dropping, and (2) worrying that oops I didn't re-charge the battery before a run. It is perfect for these two things. It has been through rain, 90+ temps, snow and anything else I can dish out for two years and it still works great. A few downsides.....the FM tuner is pretty much useless, the snaps on the armband rust after awhile, it's impossible to find a replacement armband, and it could really use some more space. If you are looking at this product for running I'd say go for it, but get the model with a bit more space. If you hate it or destroy it after a few months you are only out 25 bucks.
Well, I purchased this monitor based on rave reviews for gaming purposes. Truly the monitor has been great with one exception: The bloody thing beeps whenever it on standby or turned off but plugged into an outlet.I have sent the unit in for repair twice and have been without the monitor for over 2 months and still the unit is broken. The Viewsonic service team is just plain non-communicative and apparently incapable of fixing an easy unterminated signal issue. When I ask them how they repaired the unit they have no information as the repair site is in California and the customer service office is overseas.So...roll the dice if you like. The monitor is good if you don't mind crawling under your workspace everyday to plug/unplug the unit.Hex/Curse/Call to Demons: May the Viewsonic company go under.
Was trying to increase the signal strength from my wireless router. These 25' shielded cables allowed me to get the router to a better location to get 5 out of 5 signal strength. Nice solid construction. Ends lock into place solidily and are easy to remove. Great price.
I did a lot of research before I bought an MP3 player, and I'm pretty glad I bought this one. A friend bought the 4G iPod Nano for $30 MORE than this 30G Vision:M. Even the regular 30G iPod is $40 more than this one, and you have to use iTunes with it. If you've got all your music in WMP or another program, definitely go with Creative.I imported all of my songs from WMP (roughly 6000) and that took awhile, but once they're all on the player they retain their album/artist listings from WMP. You can also use the Sync Manager on your computer to customize playlists on the Vision:M.Video plays in excellent quality, and is still visible from the extreme right or left of the screen, meaning people beside you can see it. The sound quality is good, although the bass is a little lacking. The earbuds they send you suck but everyone buys their own anyway.There are a couple downsides:1) Creative says it will hold 15,000 songs. That's at 64 kbps. If you keep them at 128-320 like I do, I found it realistically only holds 10K-12K songs, depending on how many in what filesize and format (.mp3 will take more room than .wma).2) Creative doesn't currently sell an armband for this player, meaning it may be cumbersome to exercise with. Since it's a bit on the hefty side it's annoying to have in your pocket while you're at the gym.3) The controls are pretty sensitive, especially the touchpad. You can turn the sensitivity down, but then it's even harder to navigate.But those are the only downsides I've found so far. Having played around with my friend's Nano, I would purchase the Vision:M again in a heartbeat. The clarity of the video and quality of the audio is great, it's a huge capacity (most people don't have 10,000 songs on their computer), and it's incredibly versatile and functional.
i picked this unit up to replace my POS boss head unit...wow...the extra cost truly does make that much of a difference...this unit is outstanding...my stereo sounded soo much better once i installed this unit...and its great for me b/c it has rear aux inputs (i have an audio cable wired through my center console for a more personalized professional look) along with a usb input (the cable provided was long enough to feed through the side of the dash to the front of the dash or to the passenger side seat) and i believe 6 preamp outputs...aside from all that...you can upgrade this unit by adding a changer, satellite radio, or many other things...additionally, i get compliments on this unit from everyone who gets in my car...everyone loves the display and the fact that the major controls slide and there are no numbers to press for presets and such...this unit is amazing
If you buy this modem for the modem on hold feature (call waiting) be warned that this feature does not work in computers with Hyperthreading (HT) processors with windows XP. The drivers included will not work at all and you will have to install a beta driver available from Zoom's website to get the moden to work but without the call waiting capability.
Black sleeve fits my MacBook perfectly, and lets me carry it wherever I want without having to bring along my entire laptop case. No scratches or black marks on my shiny white computer, which rocks, especially compared to similar laptop sleeves on the market. Would definitely recommend this.
ive had this thing for maybe 6 years and like the reviewer below me, it has help up through it all. ive abused it like no other and it just refuses to die. its ashame this unit never caught on like other mp3's because its extremely reliable. with a built in microphone, ability to upload videos and photos, this thing has all you need. cant stress enough how the Zen is much more durable than the other brands.
I purchased 2 batterys and a charger last year and 1 of the batteries wouldn't hold a charge, but I am going to try another one. The one that works is a very good battery.
Overall, the bag is good quality, but I wish I could remove the straps I'm not using easily. I also found that it doesn't fit some of my larger lens very well. I can easily fit 3 lens, but 4 is a bit tight if I'm brining my 28-135 lens. The height of the bag is perfect, all of my lens including my 100-300 fit fine. I gave it 4 stars as its a little too narrow, another inch would have given it 5 stars.
This is the best cd player ever. sounds great and look really cool. Buy it you wont regreat it.
This is a very inexpensive coupler but it is very good and sturdy. The only negative is it's not gold plated. The shipping was very fast. Excellent Seller.
I bought this Cd/cassette player for my 2 kids to play there story cassettes.It arrived yesterday,and with the 2nd use it ate up the faforite story cassette and I must say very dissapointing!!!The sound was good and it looks great but I will never buy this Item again!
These cd-r's are not worth a damn! I would have given them a zero but it was not on the scale. Only about half of the 50 were useable. The other 25 simply could not be recorded on. I have a brand new professional HHBCDR-830 so i knew it was not the recorder. I bought a 50 pack of HHB cd-r's and have not had one bad one in the lot. Do not buy these discs for they are junk!
Speaker system worked fine for a month, used infrequently at most dozen times or so, and then it just quit. No music regardless the volume setting. Lights all lit but no sound. Tried using only batteries, only car plug, and tried using house converter. Nothing. iPod works great in other systems so it is not the iPod.
Before I start, I should tell you that I am no "pro" when it comes to cameras or photography. I have been taking "basic" pictures with "basic" cameras for about 20 years now...nothing fancy just the usual vacation, birthday and some amateur wildlife and landscape-type shots during my travels. Like most people though, I always wanted nice clear pictures with as little "fuss" as possible and up until a few months ago, was served quite well by my trusty Olympus Epic Stylus Zoom 80. It travelled all around the world with me numerous times over the years and took beautiful pictures of everything from icebergs in Antarctica to lions in Zaire! After many years of trouble-free service, my faithful Olympus finally broke down and so I began the task of researching a replacement. Within a month or so I had it narrowed down to three: another Olympus Epic Stylus Zoom 80, a Minolta Explorer EX Zoom (75 mm) and a Canon Sure Shot Classic Zoom 120. After much research (especially reading valuable consumer reviews like the ones listed in here) I determined that one of these three cameras were going to be able to give me what I was after in a simple, inexpensive "point and shoot" zoom camera. Each had their merits and also their detriments according to different people's opinions. The Olympus was the lightest and had the best lens quality, but had consistant problems with the "clam-shell" cover drive mechanism jamming. The Minolta had the best ergonomics and had a wider starting field at 28 mm, but had poor aesthetics. The Canon had the longest zoom at 120 mm and sophisticated personal setting abilities, but had issues regarding an awkward flash location and a difficult battery cover apparatus. All three camera's came in within about $80 of each other and were highly recommended in most editor and consumer reviews I read. I did some "hands-on" research by visiting numerous camera shops to see how each "felt". Most of the salespeople I encountered couldn't tell me much more than what the basic features and specifications were for each of the three cameras. It finally came time to make a decision because I had a vacation to the picturesque province of Newfoundland in eastern Canada coming up. I liked each of the cameras, but I finally decided on the Canon for the following reasons: firstly, I felt confident in the overall quality of the "brand". Canon makes good solid cameras and they back it up with the longest and most comprehensive warranty of the bunch (5 years). Secondly, I knew from all the reviews I had read that "regular people" like me found the camera easy to use and took awesome pictures using all of the numerous settings on the camera. Thirdly, I found the Canon to be the best priced (albeit I purchased the camera at a clearance price about $100.00 below MSRP). Finally, the shop I bought it from gave me a 30 day money-back guarantee...no questions asked! They also threw in a roll of ISO 400 and a roll of ISO 800 Fuji film with free processing for me!OK, so let's "cut-to-the-chase" and talk about the picture quality. In a word.........AMAZING!!! I've had the camera for about 6 months now and have shot about 30 rolls of film, and I couldn't be happier! The pictures are crisp, vibrant and true! I have tried using all of the different settings and have not been disappointed with any of them. "Auto" takes the best overall pictures and everything is pre-set for that "no fuss" thing I was talking about earlier. The "action", "night-time", "portrait" and "close-up" settings are also pre-set for near perfect pictures each and every time! Granted, the "Personal" and "Spot" settings require a bit of practice but they work like a charm once you've grasped the concept. The zoom abilities are very powerful (although I would suggest a tripod to avoid shaky shots when using the full 120 mm zoom) and the adjustable diopter at the viewfinder is a handy feature for people like me who where glasses! Red-eye works very effectively, the film is always easy to load and I love the "retro" styling of the camera.I'd like to address the two most common complaints that I had read about from other people's reviews with the flash location and the battery cover. I have easily trained my hands (and fingers) to work around the flash location and I don't even give it a second thought now, and the strap that comes with the camera has a small rubber device on it to easily remove and then re-attach the battery cover (read your manual's guys!!!!).In closing, I would highly recommend this little gem of a camera! My trusty old Olympus camera rests in peace knowing that my new Canon camera is doing such a great job!
It's very functional, easy to use, and good quality of sound.
I just got this little wonder of a device and I absolutely love it. You can carry the roadstor around in it's included pouch, along with a few disks and take pictures till the cows come home.I don't really aim to use the DVD features, but I love that I can view my pictures on a TV.I anticipate using this thing a lot when I travel.Two biggest drawbacks:1. The door to the drive is a hair flimsy and needs to be closed quite forcefully.2. Battery life of the rechargable battery is just 2 hours.
This ia a very good lens for the very low price. It works excelent. And the shipping was very fast.
I purchased this one because of affordablity. Man! i was so excited when i received it today and i immediately put it on to my xs. I would say it captures good quality pics and i think it can resolve lil blurry issue by using tripod if maxing up the zoom but for close capture it is great and steady. one more issue is the one i has received was different from the picture. it is more solid and not feelin cheap and lil more bulk. it comes with the round zoom hood which i really appreciate though i wont buy separate hood anymore. dont be annoyed of noisy focus, you will get used to it like me soon.
I've owned a few similar products over the years, but this one works better than any of the others I've owned. I also really like its functionality and look. Overall 5 stars.
I have had this camera for 8 months. I love it. I can take very professional pictures. Although it is a novice camera,it has great features of its sisters that are considered pro line cameras, but is less expensive than its sisters. There is one downfall, it does not have a pc sync which can be overcome with a hotshoe adapter. If you are a beginner or intermediate SLR photographer this is a good choice. If you are advanced I would suggest a more professional camera.
They arrived on time. They work perfectly. The Colors printed on these disks look dreamy and stand out like its 3d.
As I other users have provided very detailed review of the technical characteristics I will just say that this camera is absolutely marvelous.You only need a large enough memory card 1GB, 2GB or more and you will have great fun with it. Its performance all around is great.My favorite feature is its video mode. It creates beautiful (rather large) videos.
Destroyed the CD's without any problem. Went through about 500 of them very quickly. Data was destroyed without a problem.
The 700s are absolutely perfect for hardcore DJ use and in my opinion only second to Pioneer's HDJ-1000s. And please do note that this is not a trivial fact. Everything in them is designed to suit this purpose, and no other. The bass is such a prominent force in them because that's exactly what you need when cueing songs. I've tested them in indoor and outdoor parties and they are invincible. Beatmatching is a pleasure because you can identify the bassy elements of a song with immense accuracy and definition.I personally don't think they are for listening, say, with a portable device or at home with a Hi-Fi. They are way to bassy in their overall delivery of sound. But please don't get me wrong: they are not meant to be used to 5 hours of John Coltrane or Debussy, but they are beautiful to any bass oriented genre and the on-off-on-off environment of DJing. For home/portable use, I strongly recommend the Sony 7506s. They are lightweight, extremely comfortable and have a perfect balance of bass, mids and highs EQ-wise. Every situation has its best headphones. DJing: 700s - Audiophilia: 7506s
I got 3 of these to mount on my Antec 300 case and now I have 4 X 120mm and a 140mm tricool fans running on the low setting. A lot of air is moved quietly with a low hum. I'm happy.
This case provides the best protection in relation to weight available for your $400 - $450 investment.
Lack of window make this item worthless, used it for a few days but finally gave up. They just came out with a similar model with a window. Save your money
Although I received the idem(s) in a timely manner I felt deceived by the Photo attached to this product. The photo shows a 2 Pack Box of Polaroid film, so I expected 10 packs of the Polaroid 2 pack boxes. I still ended up saving money with the 10 single packs of Polaroid film but felt deceived by your use of the 2 Pack Box of Polaroid film in your picture. I hope that you correct this for the future.
This product is replacing both of my old Brother fax machine and old Cannon laser copier plus giving me the scanner that I always wanted but did not have the space. The 7820N is really a MFC that I bought it for! I am still using my 4 year old Okidata color laser printer. I've used this product for about 2 weeks now. Easy to setup. I setup for wireless network and installed the software on both laptops (XP & Vista). It came with different CDs for differet OS, just pick the right CD and it will guide you thru. Only need to buy the lan cable. Better & more functions under Vista OS.Pros: Good copy quality, auto feeder, fast printing from sleep mode, good scanner & software for computer fax or email after scanning. Very good wireless computer interface esp for scanning & faxing. It works great with my existing Winfax Pro software, too; I just scan the pages into the Winfax program and choose one of my custom cover letter and fax. However, if you use the flat top scanner, it will not allow you to combine multiple single scanned pages in one file; each scan is one file unless using the autofeeder. Can scan color copies then use color printer to print color copies. The fax resolution can be preset at fine, s fine or photo as the default. Printed 33 pages for tax return in a hurry and pages stayed nice and neat in output tray (you need to flip up the paper holder in short or long position). No curly paper either not like the other review.Con: the autofeeder feeds the paper slightly crooked every time which is acceptable for faxing but not for copying important documents, plus it will avoid 1/6" from the edges in scan or copy.Summary:I got it for only $[...] at Amazon's special offer (I see the price is now even lower!). Awesome deal, great product, all-in-one saves space! I love it! I just hope it's reliable like my previous fax machine. Overall, I'll have to give it a 5 star for the very reasonable price.
All vendor descriptions as well as the Casio web site said it comes with a remote control, but when I got the box, lo and behold there was no remote. Casio politely informed me that the web site was a mistake. They were however not able to tell me whether it comes with a remote that I could buy separately. I finally discovered, after studying the serial communications protocol of the 2300 and 2800UX, that the remote that comes with the 2800 (WR-1C) works with the 2300. But then, more surprises - the WR-1C is not available in the US - I had to get it from Japan.You are supposed to be able to use standard 43 mm lenses and filters by attaching the LU-8A adapter to the camera. But wait! This part too is not available in the US - I had to get it from Japan.Anyhow, the pictures I get from the camera are great! I just wish the movie mode had been of a higher resolution and/or a higher fps. That would have left little to be desired in this fantastic package.
This little CLP-300 is a gem. Every benefit & feature that was advertised by Samsung was true.So far I've only printed out less than 200 pages, but they've varied from Word docs to xls spreadsheets to pdf docs to jpg images to tif images and to Web pages - all with no problems.I've looked at the other reviews posted by others. And the major complaint about this printer was its tendency to create disruptive paper jams very often. But when I compared the Samsung to Brother, Xerox, Panasonic, etc., I still chose the Samsung.Luckily, I had enough foresight to think of a way that could potentially solve the jamming problems even before I turned on the switch for the first time. Fortunately, my solution worked and I haven't had any paper jams except under one set of very specific circumstances.But, I've also managed to eliminate those circumstances as well.So, all in all, with all other things being equal, I'm very satisfied with the CLP.
This product is very large, with no way to make smaller. The thing falls off my head every time I move.
These mounts are heavy duty, come with solid hardware for multiple mounting options, and most importantly, have my ceiling mounts locked at the desired angle. The hex bolts are an unfortunate feature, but given how many issues people have with the cheaper mounts holding 7+ lb. speakers appropriately, I'd say the purchase price was well worth it.Now if only I had drilled my pilot holes correctly on the first speaker. The heavy duty screws for mounting the base of the bracket are several inches long, so I ended up with my first speaker mount dangling a bit as I manually screwed it in until I couldn't budge it, all due to poor pilot holes.Oops! Anyways, don't be like me and you'll have a perfect pair as intended.1 star docked for the hex bolts being a PITA, as the included tool as well as my own kept popping out of the bolts. Still, call me satisfied.
It requires some time for auto focus in mny shots.Had a malfunction that required a repair during the guarantee.
I read about these in Self magazine. I wanted to try something else b/c the iPod earbuds hurt my ears after a while. These are great! You can't even feel them and they get great sound.
Our Panasonic phone gave us 5 years sterling service, but then one of the handsets started cutting out way before the battery low indicator came on. We took a chance that it was nevertheless the battery that was causing the problem, and replaced them both, and now the problem seems to be resolved.
I purchased this product after extensive online researching and field viewing in stores such as CC and BB. I paid 137.00 in Sep 2006. Received the product NEW and fast. I use it for Samsung LCD HDTV, PS2 and HD DVD player. Also, surround sound system. I know I have clean sound and picture using the 3500. I have no complaints, it does what it is built to do. If you have high end sound and picture electronics, at least get something to protect it, recommend the 3500.
Got this to replace the ink in my Epson printer. The OEM ink is very expensive. This shipped on time, works fine & I will buy again when needed.
So far this battery has performed as expected. We seldom drain the batteries in our cordless phones, so the real measure of performance is the amount of poor battery usage this item can absorb before it refuses to take a charge. Won't know that for a year or two.
This scanner is one that all those who are interested in scanners should seriously think about getting. First, it allows for so much more than only police and fire scanning. You can read the manual (available for download at the time of this writing) aand see all the features. I am writing this review to talk about the ease of use, from the stand-point of someone who has limited mobility and has a disability. The buttons on this unit are easy to press. The dials are also easy to turn. It also is very easy to set up. It was set up for me in about 1 minute.
FA70 Battery did not work/charge at all. Sent back for refund, Its pending over 10 days now. lets see. Adorama is closed on fridya afternonn and saturday so will have to wait till sunday for a refund confirmation/followup.
I have seen several reviews (here and elsewhere) incorrectly mentioning problems with low sound levels when using the car kit. This is not true, and is due to clueless users who complain before checking the &quot;troubleshooting&quot; section of the manual. They have auto-reverse cassette units, and their unit is &quot;playing&quot; in the wrong direction, so it is listening to the wrong tracks! My car kit works perfectly.In particular the car kit's &quot;Remote Commander&quot; is an absolute godsend in a car. Without it, trying to find a button on the unit while driving would be difficult, and quite dangerous.
OEM part so perfect fit. Arrived ahead of time in good condition and packaged well. Given reviews of other's experiences with cheaper, compatible catridges, I'll always purchase the manufacturer's replacement cartridge. Amazon has always provided the best price in my experience.
The Olympus DS 30 voice recorder is a versatile lightweight and compact stereo voice recorder with easy to use functions. It can be used for many applications. Weather you are in a meeting or classroom or even using it to record a soundtrack to a slide show or movie it is a great addition.
We bought this camera for our 5 year old...the USB connect broke the second time we tried to connect it to the computer. It also took horrible pictures.
I've had this printer for only a month but so far it has been easy to use and have had no problems. I am very happy with the way it prints, even photos which I was worried about even with the photo option. I would recommend this product to anyone. Everything I've read has been very positive about it. Only time and use will tell.
Good for simple computer-TV connectivity at a very reasonable price. Video and sound quality are pretty good. Overall value product.
Anyone looking for this cable can't go wrong. Got my order out on time with tracking information available. Works just fine.
I buyed this used keyboard because I believe in his optimal conditions, but I reicived a piece of trash, a dirty keyboard with dust, food prints, dog piles. Is a irresponsability and a ofense sale this articles without maintenance.I can't return the keyboard to the seller because I live in Colombia and the keyboard is with me. I had to shop another one in my town.
Great Product. Not to difficult to install. I just watched the how to video on youtube. Battery life is very good. much much better than my old one. Tools are decent quality. When you try to open youre ipod you should start from the botttom of it by where you plug in the usb cord.
There is not much more to say that I didn't put in the subject line. Its a great cable for the price.
I am so upset with this product. I don't own it yet but since I got my 30G ipod video stolen last week, I thought I'd check out if it was still in stock and purchase another... SHOCK!!! OF course APPLE has to produce a brand new ipod! I mean seriously, the disappointment grows each day when I find that new designs are coming out (this one not to my liking). I'm not a big fan of this aluminum casing either... I prefer the smudging cover of the ipod video. And the colors... The Black one looks so dull it looks like a fake casing or something that sells as the fake ipod... Silver looks nice on the NANO, but White looks better on the Ipod video... Bring back the ipod video design!!!
Great product! Can't beat it for the price! 18' is large enough for several people to enjoy and actually swim around. I am happy we got the 42" that way my 5 yr old can reach the bottom b/c she is still learning to swim. I was surprised with how it came with pretty much everything you'll need...all but the chemicals. Also was impressed with how quiet the pump operates. Could use a little stronger pump especially when using the vacuum.
If you are serious about storage then don't buy this unit. The setup was extremely slow as it took over a day to initialize the raid drive. Once the unit was setup we discovered that it can only write at 7mb/sec max. As we were no longer able to return the unit we took the drives out and bought a raid card. If you don't mind waiting forever for your files to transfer then this unit is for you.
I unwrapped this device and plugged it into my computer. It's that simple. It's a simply marvelous device that is easy to use.
cables were as advertised, correct length, worked as they were supposed to. Will order cables from this company next time i need them.
Got this as a replacement for my digital. Works great and a handy item to take along as an extra if you take a lot of pictures. Good product.
Outstanding value! Just as good as the original HP cartridge and a deep discount. There are a number of other vendors who claim to offer HP compatible cartidges - but most do not. I took a chance and it paid off. They get all my business going forward
This pair is good for the price ($12), but major problems include: inconvenience of putting in the earbuds (you have to squeeze the ends of the earbuds and wait for it to expand in your ears), the sound quality is pretty poor, not precise enough (about 3% distortion), and the bass adds extra noise to the sound. Overall, if you are looking for a cheap earphone but don't care about the sound quality, this is the pair to get. Otherwise, don't.
Best earbuds I've owned. I have wasted hundreds of dollars on other more expensive earbuds. All were either very uncomfortable or providing poor sound quality, especially bass.I was about to give up on earbuds altogether. Until I tried V-Moda earbuds. Now I own three pairs: one for workouts, one for work, and one for travel.Awesome quality and comfort cannot be beat. And the price !!! Would recommend to everyone.
My wife bought me a M100 after I'd been contimplating it for months. I wasn't sure if I really wanted one, I had tried a few palm devices at work and wasn't initially impressed. However, since it was a present I had no choice but to take it on an extended test drive. Three weeks later I am sold! This little bugger is much better than the databanks I've used in the past, easier to use with greater capabilities. With some free downloads I have AvantGo for MapBlast maps, iSilo for reading books, and a couple of fun games to kill time when necessary. The limiting factor is the 2MB of memory, but there is a company who will upgrade the M100 to 8MB, which I am seriously considering. All in all this is a great little device, especially for folks who are not sure if they want a Palm or not. If that describes you, get the M100 and you'll get hooked, fast!
There is a firmware update at the manufacturer's web site which seems to make it work better.It works well with my Nikon D70s in both P2P and mass storage mode, though mass storage is faster. It is a bit picky with flash readers. Some of the billion and one readers have problems, I suspect because they require too much power.Also, the power cable does not stay in very well, which may cause problems.The display is useful, though it only displays filenames in the 8.3 format, any longer names look like the funny names from Win9x in DOS mode.It is not limited to backing up just pictures. It will back up any files it sees, including video. I even plugged in an external 300GB hard drive and it attempted to back it up as if it were flash.
I really like this product, it works as advertised and the sound quality is terrific.The only dissapointment was a miss-read by me that the Ipod would recharge from the device.....this only happens when plugged in, not when operating from batteries.
Easy hook up easy to use. Hooked up to my PC now I watch movies on my TV. Can no ready text on TV.
I needed a short CAT5 cable to connect my router to my cable modem. This one foot cable worked perfectly, as the router is right next to the modem. I did not want to bundle up a longer cable for this very short run. I have all the tools, testers, connectors and wire to make up my own patch cables, but for $2 a piece, it was easier to just order a few of these cables. They worked just fine when I received them and plugged them in.
I had used the new $100 HP replacement toner cartridges and they made my old Lazerjet 4MP run like new. The first time I tried this XEROX 6R899 Toner cartridge on my 4mp, the results where acceptable and adequate for using the printer just for invoicing and text documents but not for pages with heavy graphics. The Xerox toner cartridge lasted for 2 years, just like original $100 HP replacement toner cartridge did. When I replaced my first XEROX 6R899 Toner cartridge with a new XEROX 6R899, the print quality was totally unacceptable. It seems like these Xerox cartridges can shorten the life of your HP Laerjet.I have been needing to get a faster network laser printer so thanks to the XEROX 6R899 Toner cartridge, I have abandoned my long lived HP Lasejet 4mp and the horrible new Xerox replacement cartridge for a new Laser printer with fast networking and Posctsript Level 3 emulation.If you want your trusty old Laserjet 4mp to last forever, stick with the more expensive Original HP Laserjet replacement cartridges, not the Xerox alternative.
I have had this Sharp all in one for 6 months and definitely have buyers remorse! The ink cartridges are VERY hard to find and they are VERY expensive. We tried the ink refill kits but they only worked for about a month. I called SHARP customer service a couple of times for help and found them to be less than helpful. The product works ok but I would rather buy something a little more expensive that is more reliable.
this product was one of those trial and error buys. I wasted money on this item because i heard so many great things about this product in general from a few local photographers. Wow was I let down. It wasn't helpful by any means and is more of a hassle to to work with then just spot metering or using a target which basically is what this thing is. Not a great buy. The company shipped it fast and was in great condition but the product it's self was lame.
I really can't review this item as it was bought for someone else. I assume since I didn't hear anything negative, it was worth the price.
This is an incredibly good camera. For it's diminuative size, there's very little "wrong" with it. Sure, it doesn't excel at high ISO shots and due to it's size, the flash is a little weak and there's no optical viewfinder. But other than those things, I can find no real flaw. It's very easy to clean up noise in postprocessing by using noise ninja or neat image. Unlike other pocket cameras, the LX1 doesn't do much NR for you and it even supports RAW for those that really want to take charge of their image processing. That means you have the control. If you're the kind of person that enjoys a bit of postprocessing and plans your pictures around a camera's strengths and inherent weaknesses, then the LX1 will be a joy to use. In my opinion, it may not be the best camera for a pure snapshooter that is new to photography, but it's very rewarding for the advanced amateur or the pro looking for a pocket cam to keep along side his/her dSLR.
Not only does this hard drive have a sleek and simplistic design, it provides the sufficient storage space that I'm looking for.I bought the 320GB model, and it appears to be working fine right now (2 days after opening the package).One thing I noticed was the small size. Although the product specification lists an obnoxiously large square-ish device, the actual measurements are more like: 7.5" x 4" x 1.5", 2 lbs.On the other hand, this hard drive seems to heat up rather quickly, but only if transferring data for extended periods of time. Otherwise, it stays lukewarm and purrs quietly in the background.Another drawback is the extreeeeemely short USB cable that is provided, something like 1 foot. Needless to say, it's sort of awkward to try to position the hard drive with such a small cable.As something to keep in mind, a computer or peripheral will usually fail either within the first 24 hrs or when approaching the end of its lifespan. Once you use the device for 48hrs, chances are it'll work fine for the next few years.
This is a great product with easy installation and quickens up the computer with ease.
I bought this cable to convert my new Sony DVD player to HD, and it was easy as pie to install. Now I have great HD quality picture on my Sony upconverter DVD player which I also bought from Amazon on sale for $59.
I was totally amazed at the fast shipping. I am totally happy with the Floppy Disk Drive. I had used one til it was worn out. This one is wonderful. I will be able to use it and enjoy for years to come. Such fast shipping and great looking product. I am totally satisfied.
The picture quality from this motion activated camera is very poor and the overall quality is low which makes it not as cheap as it appears. However, it works as advertised.
The install for this was as easy as it can be and unlike all other routers I've had in the past it actually worked on day one without help from my DH.Good range and fast speed, I highly recommend this wireless router.
I bought this product because the AC adapter to my laptop was no longer functioning and I needed a new one. Sadly, this product is substandard. How can you go wrong with an AC Adapter? Well, this one will not stay connected to any electrical outlet or extension cord. It is not wide enough so that when you plug it in you can't even do a minimal movement of the cord without it unfastening from whichever outlet is connected to. Additionally, it is not long enough; hence you end up inevitably pulling the laptop closer to you to use, and the cord follows. So you have to constantly plug it back in the outlet. Save your money. Don't even bother buying this, go for something else. It will save you plenty of aggravation.
This thing has more buttons &amp; bells than I'll ever use! I'm glad I bought a book &quot;How to use Your Clie&quot;. The included paperwork doesn't begin to explain everything you can do. Screen display is sharp &amp; clear. I like using Graffiti to enter data rather than the keyboard. (You have three entry methods to choose from.)
Two things set the iHP-140 ahead of its competitors.First, the fact that it acts as a USB hard drive means managing your MP3s suddenly got an order of magnitude easier. Just move your music collection permanently onto the iHP; all the powerful software you already use on your PC can already work with it, to manage, rip, burn, sort, edit, even back up your music collection in place. No need to keep two things in sync, and think of all the disk space you'll free up. No matter where you're accessing your music, from your PC, your TiVo, your car stereo, or on a walk, you have the same tracks, the same playlists, the same library, the same organization.Second, the attention to detail on implementing the features on the iHP-140 stands head and shoulders above anything else. This was clearly designed by someone who uses it, and who would rather do it right than fast or cheap. It's in the big things -- like support for Ogg Vorbis, WMA, ASF, etc. -- and the little things -- like how the included remote control can do everything the main controls can (so every single screen has been developed twice).There are a few things that aren't perfect. The FM tuner gets moderate reception -- in an urban area it'll be fine, in my rural area it doesn't pick much up. You can't record from the FM. You can queue up the next track, but no more than that -- though on-the-fly playlist editing is promised in a coming firmware update. There's a bit of a learning curve, since a few controls are used to do many things.But by and large the quibbliness of the misfeatures points out how well the features are done. It looks good, it works well, and neither one is compromised by the other. If you've ever looked at another player, been irked by some arbitrary limitation in how it worked (for the sake of simplicity, probably) and thought, &quot;if I were designing one, it'd do this instead&quot;, the iHP-140 is probably the player you were designing in your head.
I bought this because it was highly recommended by Consumer Reports. Also, there were a number of positive reviews on Newegg and other places. Boy, was I excited. Once installed, though, I was no longer happy. It was much brighter than my SyncMaster and rendered type, which I stare at all day long, in a fragmented, less-than-smooth, ugly way. I don't know, maybe there's a way to fix the type. I tried everything I knew, but got basically the same results. A couple of hours later, I gave up and donated it to someone who mostly views images. The bottom line for me is that this does not render type well. By the way, if someone out there knows what the problem is, I'd love to hear from them.
If you have enough money to spend without a good reason , go ahead and buy this product, but just think about these features: is the memory big enough? you will put 700 common songs and you will fullit up! Can you move it to your stereo? if you like? why another brands offer 20 hour battery? For the same price you will have 5 times more music in other sistems, and you have the optional better batery! think twice ....
I reciently replaced an Old Printer with a New Cannon. I find these Ink's to work Perfectly and at a Steal of a Price. Highly Recommend this Seller.
Actually this works much better than I expected. 100.9 gave me clear, if not hi-fi, music all the way from Santa Barbara to the Bay area.The mounting system leaves a bit to be desired. I would recommend the unit.
The Bogen/Manfrotto 676B monopod is a nice addition to my photo equipment. Fit and finish is excellent. It is pretty lightweight and provides excellent additional stability when you don't want to bother carrying a full tripod. I added a quick release, tilting head to complete the set-up so that I can take landscape (horizontal) pictures as well as portrait (vertical). Very satisfied. Very nice tool for the price.
I purchased two of them for my car remote (Nissan Maxima year 2000) which I had not changed for 12 years. One of the remote was not working and other was good. I replaced both and the remote performs beautifully. Great seller and a unbeatable deal.
I received this wireless router as a Christmas gift. So far it works very good. I have a laptop, a Wii, and 2 nintendo ds that link up with it. My desktop is wired. The signal is very strong and so far there are no drops of signal. Every once in a while my laptop will be receiving the signal, but the internet will not work. I simply close internet explorer and open it again and all is fine. The directions on setting it up are not that great. I had troubles in getting the internet to work on my desktop. I found advice online that said to shut down the desktop computer, the cable modem, and the router and then turn them back on again in that order. It worked. Had the same issue when I tried to connect my laptop to the wireless router. I again did the above and had no problems after that.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this printer, I have owned it for 10 years and I hate to give it up. Have been using it on XP 32 bit, but now I have bought a new computer with Windows 7 64 bit. Tried to load up the software and drivers, and because it's discontinued, HP does not have the update for Windows 7 64 bit. I now, to my sorrow, have the sad, sad and frustrating problem of finding one that prints as good as my 7550. HP IS the best in printers, so hopefully, another photosmart will print as well. Have noticed they the newer ones are not built as sturdy as the 7550, and are cheap looking thin plastic that is flemsy. I don't see how any printer can beat the 7550, and it is so sickening that the newer ones are so flemsy. There is nothing wrong with my 7550 printer, after all these years it is just as reliable, sturdy, and prints as good as it did when it was new. This is such a shame that I can't use it now. If you want this printer, it's a good deal, I paid almost $400.00 for mine. You will LOVE it because it is a WONDERFUL awesome printer. Just make sure that you do have XP, or lower, and that you keep XP. Because if you buy this printer and decide to later update to Windows 7, 64 bit, you will be fretting and crying over losing it, too.I have pdrinted pictures on it, and they look like they came from the print photo print shop. They have not faded, and are just as sharp as they can get.My hard drive failed and lost thousands of my cherished pictures of my children and grandchild. My favorites that I had printed were all I had left, so I scanned them on my HP scanner and because the pictures were so sharp and the color was so vivid, the copies I scanned printed out without any difference.I'm crying, it's been an old friend.
I bought this item specifically because it is a Nikon EN-EL5. I have one that came with my Coolpix and it is still in good shape but I needed one extra for my trips. Unfortunately, I recharged it, didn't take much time and the recharger - that came with my Coolpix - showed that the battery was fully charged. When I put it in the camera and tried to zoom in, next thing the screen shows that 'Battery exhausted&#34;. I plug it again in the charger, didn't take much - 10 min maximum - showed that battery was charged. I put it back in the camera, same thing happens again! I thought, this is an advertised original brand from a trusted company; I got a piece of junk not even worth getting it for free!
Magellan is a very accurate and helpful item. I use it very often, out of state, and never get lost when looking for difficult destinations. It gives pleanty of time when notifying of upcoming maneuvers. It was a wise purchase.
these are ok for wrap arounds. They hurt my ears though, the bud could be a little smaller. I like the way they are angled in, that is nice. But if I wear them to long my ears start to hurt.
This was a replacement for the original Roady. It is smaller and easy to use. Wouldn't leave home without it!
i was going to buy a video ipod but i got a zune instead because i thought the bigger screen would be better and it claimed that it worked with itunes. well, it didnt. right when i connected the device with my computer, it loaded every music and picture file onto the software. it didnt load itunes music thought, because itunes locked all of their stuff to only work with ipods. so i took everything off and took it to target to exchange for a video ipod but they wont return anything below $100 without receipts. so dont make the 2 main mistakes i made: DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON A ZUNE and dont throw your receipts away.
All in all, this is a great bag. As an attorney who travels and must carry much with me when I do, this bag is perfect for when I have my computer, accessories, laptop, and personal items.The Good:-Very well designed strap. This thing was weighed down quite considerably but was still comfortable for the 1/2 mile walk from my bus to the office. And the bag felt great while I was running with it to catch the aforementioned bus.-Looks very professional-Remarkable amount of space. I was able to fit my Dell XPS M140 in this bag in its Sumdex sleeve (see more about that below), 16 legal sized folders, 2 magazines, a 1 inch stack of papers, a legal sized notepad, a Pocket PC, a wallet, car keys with fobs, house keys, a spare 9 cell battery, wireless mouse, 2 pens, 1 hi-lighter, a Dell DJ Ditty, an Apple Ipod, an asthma inhaler, a thin datebook, Chapstick, a Hostess apple pie, a large cell phone, and still had room for more. And the apple pie made it to its destination in one piece.....-Excellent computer protection. This is a Targus bag so you know the padding and design is adequate to protect the computer-Top loading design for easy access to the computer-Luggage strap on the back-4 compartments with a thin zippered pouch on the back.The Bad:-The compartment is designed for computers with monitors that are bigger than 14.1". The movement I witnessed my computer making was so disturbing that I purchased a Sumdex computer sleeve for added protection. With the sleeve, the fit is perfect.-The case itself is rather inflexible so if you have a downright obscene amount of things to carry, your squishing options are limited. The upside is that the rigidity appears to protect the contents of the bag. Hence the undamaged apple pie.The Ugly:-This bag is on the big side, but if you want to carry a lot of stuff, you can't really get around this.-If you are looking for a computer bag that doesn't look like a computer bag, this is not for you.The only thing keeping this bag from the 5th star is that the computer compartment could have been designed to secure smaller laptops more safely and effectively. If the elastic belt that goes over the top of the laptop had been installed 2 inches lower and more velcro put on said belt, I would not have had to purchase the protective sleeve.
My teenage son who does not do a lot of handyman work was able to set this up without any assistance. However, he was highly motivated as it was going to be used in his room with our old projector. We have since moved it from room to room a couple of times and it is quite light yet sturdy.
I bought this as a xmas gift for my wife as we were expecting our second child, and she had moved from her film slr to a canon powershot. This camera has all the features you could want, but at the same time is a simple point and shoot camera that even I can use to take photo's of our newborn son.If you aren't super serious you might want to check out the d40x, but everything I read online said to pay the few extra hundred to the d80 line, and I'm happy we did.Battery life is amazing, and with a 4 gig card (purchased at Frys) it can hold over 500 pictures'We love it
I've been looking for a well padded bag to carry my MacBook Pro 15 in. Some were too small or not enough padding or not enough room to carry my cords and other stuff. This bag by Mobile Edge had everything I needed plus a place for my iPod, with a spot for my ear buds to come out of so the iPod stays protected. Easy to put Mac in and out and area for my stuff is easy to use without disturbing the Mac... nice set up! Strap is comfortable, looks great (lots of compliments) and the bag works for me.
Item was received very timely, and it was easily installed in my telephone system.Experience with this item was satisfactory, and it continues to perform as advertized.
I wanted extras, so I could replace them as my other ones were worn. These really have takend the earbuds to the next level and have completely eliminated the need or desire for any Bose sound cancelling headphones. I personally think these are better and offer a better experience, not just because they are so perfectly small and usable in all situations.Just a hint for those wondering about in ear headphones... these are the way to go and you should really consider these only!
I bought this for an older laptop my kids use for homework. There were several speeds to choose from and I've purposefully selected the slowest (and the cheapest) one. At 54 Mbps it's still fast enough for their homework and occasional internet research. It's very easy to install and comes with a nice configuration panel. It's easy to use and makes the kids laptop that much more portable. They can take their laptop anywhere in the house and do homework, without having to worry about being close to Ethernet ports and cables to trip over. Good value for the price. The product works as designed, I recommend it.
Ok simple said. You need to put your DVD and Cd into something to protect them. It one I ususally get.
This is my second H15. Our are is prone to voltage drops especially in summer when A/C is running. Voltage regulation was key feature. Tried less expensive products but they make a fair amount of noise when switch VR on/off. The H15 makes noise too, but is quieter and it switches less agressively. When discounted I consider it a bargin for home theater use.
The remote is very thick. You need a side picture to see how thick this thing is. The buttons are not comfortable either.
If you are purchasing the Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Flash Bracket, this piece will become immeasurable in terms of value. It's small, smaller than you may think, but it prevents the SB-800 from spinning on the bracket.In order to operate, you must first unscrew what is in place below the 350 unit and screw this one in place. (Skill level involved 1-10 = 3). The SB-800 will slide in perfectly and now you will have the advantage of launching flash off-camera as well as on the 350 bracket. HIGHLY, HIHGLY recommended! It's fun and you will enjoy this!
This was the first flat screen and most expensive TV that I have ever owned, and it was well worth it. Being right out of school, the first thing I wanted to buy with that first "real job" money was a flat screen TV. At first I was going to get the best quality set for the cheapest price. I set my mind on a 32 inch VIZO without much research, but the price was right and it looked good on display at the stores. However I waited, and began seeing 32 inch Samsungs for $800 at Best Buy. This seemed like a better choice since I heard Samsung was a top brand for LCDs. I held off on getting the TV yet again, and then a friend told me that Amazon had good prices on TVs. I was never a fan of online shopping and had never used Amazon before because I'm an instant gratification person, like to walk out of a store with my purchase rather than wait on shipping. But for $200 more I was going to get a 40" instead of a 32", so it became my first Amazon purchase. Very happy with the quality and picture, other reviewers put it better with more details, but this is an excellent TV.
This strain relief jacket fit my CAT6 stranded cable perfectly. (I know it is supposed to, but I have bought others that didn't fit snugly like this.) The build quality is great as well. They don't feel cheap.
I researched this product and read the reviews, but with a nice pink casing to match the princess tv, I thought, what the heck they must have fixed the problems by now and bought one for my 4 yr old daughter for Christmas. From the moment it was plugged in, the dvd player did not work. It could not read any discs and made a high scream whine all the while scratching any disc placed in it.So I returned it, luckily the second one does work. But for how long I am not sure. If you are looking for a dvd player for your child, try the dvd/vcr combo version of this.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00065H53E/sr=8-1/qid=1140028340/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-1969544-4435058?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v;=glance>DVD/VCR Combo&lt;/a>
I have several Sony products and have been very happy with all except these headphones. Purchased them since I own a similar pair with the same shape and loved the sound quality. Others have complained about the need to press them deep into your ear, which then makes your ear hurt. Not sure I agreed since, as mentioned, I had a pair with an identical shape. Well, I have to say I agree and am not sure why there is a difference. Especially since I have held them side by side and cannot notice any noticeable difference. The other model (MDR-ED12LP)were actually cheaper but thought I was upgrading.
This Cable/DSL router is so cool. It works like a charm. I was concerned about security after adding a DSL hookup with a static IP address. Plugged in this puppy, added my IP addresses to it and the automatic DHCP worked like magic. All the PCs on my home network are set to obtain IP address automatically, instant access to the internet on the whole network. Plus it functions as a firewall. Awesome.
I chose between 3 DVDR's and mainly chose this one because I had no DVD Compatibility issues. One of the other recorders had to be unplugged when it licked up reading certain DVDs.I have not updated the firmware and am content thus far.Recorded DVD's play fine on any of my players. DVD+R's need to be stopped before they run out of space or htey don't close the session properly, but DVD+RW's you can hit record and let it run til it is out of space...the longest is around 6.5 hours. Most modes will record 10-30 minutes past their 1/2/3/4/6 hour specs.Not many reviews on this DVDR, and if you read the R6530 reviews it is unsettling. I was going for the name and got lucky with this model...I wish this price range afforded for Component input and Decoded Dolby 5.1, and had a USB for cameras and storage devices, but for the price I am content. There is a contender out there (probably a *****) that I think would satisfy all the above in the same range, but I'll let you find it. I have it's little brother player (*****) and am quite happy with every aspect of its performance.
The battery backup was very well priced and delivery was on time. It works great. I would buy from this seller again !
i knew the cash back offer sounded too good to be true...and sure enough they rejected my upcs (i kept copies) only have hounding them and contacting the better business bureau did they say 'whoops a mistake' i have a fleeting suspicion this was intentional.
I found that this scanner was very useful in scanning a large number of slides. Some of these slides were more than 30 years old so it took a while to edit them. However, I found the slide adapter convenient and the resulting slide images quite accurate. If the slide was in good condition then the scanned image was sharp and the colors true. This was a great and inexpensive way to save old memories!
I ordered this item because I only had a 64mb TNT Riva 2 card, which wasn't giving a great performance, and because I was able to find it cheap. After installing it, there was minimal hassle getting it to work in Ubuntu 6.06, and it ran smoothly after that. I've been able to crank up the details in the games I play and still get a decent FPS rate, but found that it might be underclocked, I plan on taking it to a friends to have him take a look.
This is my third review of the Zune. At first I gave the Zune four stars, but then posted a new review with two stars. Most of my dissatisfaction with the Zune came from the early version of the software, which has been much improved with the 1.2 update.Things I still don't like:1. The 30 gig drive is too small.2. The WI-FI has so much potential, and is so underused. If you own a PSP, you know what I mean. I can surf the web with my PSP, and play with other PSP owners, as well as listening to RSS. Using the Zune to get on the web, stream RSS, and stream files from a server is a must for the Zune to make it in the market. The Zune could also be used as a remote for products like the Soundbridge. You could see album info and covers on your Zune while playing through the Soundbridge. I believe this could all be done with firmware updates (or most of it anyway).3. Does not support 16X9 video, and many video formats.4. Restricted to Zune Marketplace-I am becoming more adjusted to this, see below.Things I like:1. I love the look of the Zune. It also feels solid. My Zune has done a great deal of traveling, and seems very sturdy.2. The sound is very good. I used a HI-MD player from Sony for years, and I find the sound of the Zune to be a little better, even though I use small files.3. The 1.2 update seems very stable. We all still want some updates to utilize the WI-FI (as mentioned above). I believe MS is already late on this, and it is a must for them to do this, with THIS version of the machine (I will not buy a new Zune just to get some features that should be available on the one a purchased).4. Most of the accessories seem good. I like the travel pack. The premium headphones are very good. Give them a chance, and you will like them. (The FM transmitter, which is not in the travel pack, is NOT very good. Use another brand, or use a cassette unit.)5. The Zune sounds very good with a headphone amp and good headphones ($149 Headroom amp and Grado 60's work really well-but this does double the price of the hardware).6. The Zune should be viewed a total experience. MS clearly wanted to make it a brand, and not a single machine. The best thing about owning a Zune is the marketplace monthly subscription. You can download songs from the Marketplace onto the Zune, and stream them with a Soundbridge or other such device. You cannot burn them onto CD, and you will lose the rights to the music if you drop your subscription. But having access to this much music is wonderful.Because I now see the Zune as a brand and not a single device, I would give the entire experience four stars, if one uses the Marketplace. I believe the Zune brand will be very successful (if MS properly supports the first machine to provide a loyal following).PS. I have read reviews of Zunes overheating and having cracked screens because of a battery issues. I have charged mine for over 24 hours with no problems, but I do not discount the problems others have had.Zune users and Ipod users should view these two machines as providing competition for each other-this can only help make every MP3 player better and cheaper. I am surprised at the two "camps" fighting it out, and wonder where this all starts.
Image quality and build quality are very good in the 5D, but there are some possible shortcomings.For families with multiple users at different stages on the learning curve, the 5D lacks the easy "Pic" modes found on many other EOS cameras. Additionally, the lack of a built-in flash means you'll need a bulkier, heavier flash unit.For action photographers, the 3 fps are a bit poor, especially compared to Canon's own 30D (5 fps).Additionally, the full size sensor will perform best with newer lenses. In particular, older wide-angle zoom lenses will suffer. Optics still play a critical roll in today's cameras, and Ferrari's run best on premium.The 5D is a tremendous tool used properly. This is a very strong camera for studio or landscape photographers, where image quality is everything.
I do not find anything adverse as in the other reviews. It is a good mouse at a very good price. The only two issues I found that are, would not work on PS/2 port even after the USB/PS2 adapter. It has to be plugged into a USB port. The two AA batteries makes the mouse a little heavy although with 6+ months of battery time. I still would have preffered two AAA size batteries to reduce the weight. Recommended
Bad sound quality. Not adjustable. Hearing static after bringing to the gym for 5 months. Not worth it.
Had trouble transferring all the files, took some time getting the files I needed. For the price I am satisfied.
I am satisfied with this product and the Vendor. I would recommend this Vendor to everyone.
It's difficult to get a sense of the stability of this mount from just looking at the photo. I had some reservations about it, especially given that it only mounts to a single stud.But, I saw it in a local store and instantly knew that it would definitely be sturdy enough. The entire mount is solidly constructed and well made.The wall-mount portion uses three heavy lag screws, and are offset slightly from each other, so that the screws do not all hit the same wood grain on your stud.My other concern was that it is listed as for a maximum of 40" display. I wanted to put my 42" Toshiba on it. The Sanus website lets you pick your manufacturer/model of display and they recommend a mount for you. Even at 42", this mount was recommended by the manufacturer. (Note: the mount specifies a max of 80 pounds. The Toshiba 42hl196 is listed as 63 lb after you remove the desk stand.)Once mounted, my TV can rotate almost a full 180d to allow viewing from either extreme angle in my living room. And to have it extend 20" out from the wall is amazing.The only minor downside, is that because the wall-mount portion only mounts to a single stud, you cannot precisely place the bracket ANYwhere on the wall that you would like. Thus the TV cannot be placed as precisely as you might like. However, given the full range of positions available via the swing-arm, it is not an issue at all.Oh... and I liked the black one, but a silver one is available too.
I recently purchased the Harmony 880 and have been very satisfied so far. Anyway that is even a little technology savvy should have no problem walking through the set up. I use mine primarily for a DVR, DVD, and home theater system and really like the fact that you can set certain buttons to only function with one particular component. For example, I only watch tv and dvds through my home audio system, so the audio controls always operate the stero receiver, unlike less sophisticated universal remotes where you you to toggle between the components. Also nice is being able to press one button to turn on and off all the necessary components.My only complaints about the remote are similar to and consistent with what many others have written. Primarily that the buttons, especially the number buttons are sometimes difficult. Secondarily, the dvr buttons are all fairly small and close together.Overall though, its a great product and has cleaned up the clutter in my viewing area.
Got a brand new Vizio and wanted to hook up my PIP. I have a HD Cable Box, modem and basic cable line and was able to hook all three up using this splitter. I didn't lose an once of performance from any lines. In fact I gained a better picture on my TV. The splitter my cable company provided was far inferior to this splitter. I was going to buy a cheaper one, but glad I didn't. You just spent $1200 on a TV, drop the extra $10 on a splitter!
I had one of these for years. When a friend had a more pressing, and on going, need of one I, regretfully, gave it up. And, soon regreted it. Not seeing one in any of the camera stores I frequent, I turned to Amazon.com and the search was over. I like the very compact size, when folded, and the ease of use, (the hardest thing about using it is getting the holding strap wound correctly, and that dosen't come until after it has been used).
These are the actual HP packaged product and at fraction of the cost! This is a Great savings on these items!
My husband bought me one for Christmas and I loved it so much I purchased one for my staff at work. The zoom capabilities are incredible for a camera in this price range. The other thing I like is that it is easy to use and it runs on standard AA batteries. Overall VERY happy!
This product is so unreliable, it's caused me a lot of grief while fishing. I've even lost gear because of it by hanging up on the bottom! The screen would stop reading the depth and would say we're in 1 or .1 feet of water all of a sudden. Then hit the power button and it'll go back to reading the right depth. Then it goes back to reading .1', hit power on and off, then it'll work for a few minutes, etc.. aggravating! Don't bother with this one.
I got this product and to my surprise it only has WIN 98/WIN2000/WINDOWS XP drivers.Wasted lots of time trying to install XP drivers " in compatibility " mode of Windows 7/ Windows Vista and MAC ( Mac OS X Lion ).IT DOES NOT WORK.If you need just a scanner : this is definitely the thing you DO NOT WANTSee the product support page at this address[...]
I bought two of these soley for its VGA output, a very unusual feature among DVD players.Unfortunately, both exhibited the same flaw: with around half my DVD collection, 20 bright white lines would gradually cycle on and then off in the upper-left portion of my monitor. These DVDs would cause no problems in any other player, and the monitor doesn't show difficulties with other VGA output--so I'm confident it's the Coby's fault.If anyone knows how to fix this, I'd very much appreciate info at Coby@customres.sent.com. If I can't fix them soon, they're going back...will update with another review if I manage to fix them.
I knew when I unwrapped it that I had made the right purchase!I have an "L" shaped desk and this is the perfect lighting!Would I purchase it again? YES!Very well packaged...and the design is so simple and elegant!Glad I found it!
I just got mine and am so pleased, as a left handed person, at the ease of use. I believe this item was made for us! The index finger moves the ball &amp; the middle finger fits perfectly for the main clicker. The right clicker, which is not used as much is manipulated with the thumb. I would not want to use my thumb more than that as it would cause cramping. Super comfortable hand fit. Movement is smooth! And another really cool thing is NO MORE MOUSEPAD!!! For someone (like me!) who has limited space that is a definate bonus! It seems to be weighted perfectly to stay exactly where you place it. I am just very impressed.
The backpack is amazing in what it will hold! Of course, then you must pick it up and put it on your back. It makes travel easier though.
This item does exactly what it's suppose to do. It also makes the signal stronger therefore you get better reception. Worth the money. Only drawback would be, there is a lot of cord hanging around.
I put this Filter on my Sigma 18-250mm Macro Lens and it works just fine. The Lens Hook that came with the Sigma works with this too. However the other Hood I have does NOT work with this filter, it does not line up right and show up in some wide angle shots. I don't know if its the filter or the hood, but since the factory hood works, I'll be sending the extra hood back and keeping the filter.
I've been using Domke bags since Jim Domke introduced the bag in 1976 and it had to be ordered directly from him. That bag was closer in size to the F-6 Little Bit Smaller bag. Domke also had a compact bag similar to the F-3X, but with side pockets that could be added on if needed. I wore both of the bags out several times to where they could no longer be repaired, but that took over 20 years.I think that for my kind of shooting, Domke bags are almost the perfect combination of size, durability and maximized usable capacity. I've loaded an F-1X with 2 motorized Nikons, a body w/o a motor, 4-5 lenses, a spot meter and a couple of Vivitar 283's and still had room for film. I've had numerous Domke bags and currently have an F-2 and an F-3X--my 3rd. I like the F-3X because of it's size and ease of carry. The lack of padding is a Domke feature that allows the bag to hug the body, so it's fantastic for carrying where access is limited or there are crowds of people.My only complaint with the bag is the top. I spray mine with a waterproofer so if I get caught in foul weather, the contents have an extra layer of protection. However, because of the way it is designed, the top can pull away from the sides, allowing dust or rain to get into the bag. When the weather turns, I find myself constantly pulling and tugging on the top to make sure that my lenses are covered. My bag is about 5 years old, so hopefully that has been rectified in later editions. Still, the F-3X is my normal carry bag and I recommend it, or any other Domke, highly.I think my next bag may be the Rugged Wear F-6 or maybe for nostalgia's sake, another F-2 in chocolate brown.
Just get one!!I got mine and it is so cool.Easy to download the songs,use the games,set clock,and everything else.If you buy the Ipod Mini dock or use the armband or the belt clip.I warn you the paint will chip off.Its great I use mine all the time.Yes,you will have to replace the batteries.Incase your wondering.Get it if you dare.
This is one of the best CRT monitors. The cabinet is 22", but the actual viewing capacity is 20". Contrary to what people are made to believe, CRT monitors run circles around LCD. Any gamer and graphic designer will know why. LCDs are too slow for intense gaming and incapable of true color calibration. Plus, there are no bad pixels to contend with.This monitor is by Nec (Nec-Mitsubishi). Mitsubishi has the exact product under the model, Diamond Pro 2070SB. Get any. Their top of the line for graphic artists is the same monitor, it includes the additional SpectraView (color calibration) that you can purchase separately should you some day need.The features include a SuperBright Diamondtron function that you enable on the front panel. It boosts the brightness function - handy especially when watching videos. What it does is the Brightness Controller software that you install will dim the background and boost the video in the foreground.Another feature is the OSM (On-screen Management) that allows you to adjust all aspects of the monitor on-screen. This feature works best when you install the Naviset software. Attach the included USB cable from the monitor to a free USB slot in your computer so you can control the settings with your mouse and keyboard.So why only 4 stars with all these features? First, all the features explained above is not included in the box. The professional and convenient features is accessible only by manually downloading the drivers from their web site. For a product this professional, not including any software is not professional at all. Second, this monitor is HEAVY and takes up a lot of desktop space. Third, the cabinet design is not as cool as the other manufacturers. My Eizo-Nanao CRT has the best cabinet design - elegant and simple.So what does this monitor come with? The usual no frills accessories - power cord, USB cable, signal cable and manual. That's it, no software which I strongly recommend you download before installing the monitor so that your OS and video card can properly load the correct ICC profile and settings. The software will perform automatic adjustment of the screen size to maximize the viewing space. It has a built-in 4-port USB hub.Despite all these, shoud you get it? Definitely! It outperforms any LCD and is up there in the top 1% of the CRT products.Don't get this if you use your computer purely for business function. That's what an LCD is for. Furthermore, if you are sold at obtaining the best monitor and you can afford more, get a Sony DM-FW900 Flat Widescreen 24" monitor. Another alternative is to get an Eizo. It has all the functions you could ask for - a USB hub, on-screen controls, elegant design, and includes all the needed drivers and utilities - but at a higher price.Either way, you won't make a mistake if you get this Nec.
This is our Tax Refund gift to our family, purchased in March of 2007. The TV retails for around $1200 nearly every where you look, but we were able to find it for less than $930. The best price I have found on the net is $730.I would highly recommend this TV to anyone looking for a great, great picture and average sound. If sound is terribly important to you, you already own a surround sound system.My bulb did blow nine months into owning it... not sure how many hours, but I know it is on nearly all day! I called Toshiba and they are processing the replacement bulb to be sent to me now (under warranty). Someone complained that bulbs cost $600... that's nonsense - before Toshiba came through I priced them as low as $229.00 No, I don't want to pay that every nine months; I think I could find the bulb for less down the road and I did save substantially in the initial purchase.
Prompt arrival w/expedited shipping and the product does what it's supposed to do. No problems with seller.
Fantastic router! Bought it for the rants and raves on dd-wrt. worked like a champ. I bricked the router in my haste, but had it back up and running w/in the hour. Now I've got the SSL based openVPN set up and can access my home network from my laptop anywhere.
Not a good headphone as expected, with the package looks too normal for a big name. Yes the quality of sound is good, but the designer should pay more time taking care of their products than this
i use this joystick all the time. i usually play il sturmovik and msn combat simulator. i love the way the controller can shift between games seamlessly. you do have to do a setup for each game, but a small price to pay . it works great.
You D-40 and D-60 owners need to quit crying because your lens doesn't auto focus. By a better camera! I have a D-60 AND a D-300. I do my research before I buy a lens for my camera. YOU SHOULD TOO! Don't think for a second that just because you spent 4-500 on a camera, you're a photographer who should be entitled to make poor reviews of a truly spectacular lens. Maybe you should go to the Nikon site and find out what lenses are compatible with your camera before you start your search!I'd like to state for the record, I'm not a photographer. I'm a building inspector who takes aerial photos of buildings and development sites, not to mention my wife and son as well. That makes me a picture-taker. Some picture-takers are a little smarter than others, so I suggest you know what you're buying before you spend the money on a lens that most pro-photographers have, then call it a sub-standard lens because it didn't work in your cheap little consumer-marketed camera! Why don't you see ads for the D-300, D-700, and D3 series? Because Nikon knows people like YOU won't buy it, and if you did, you'd complain because it didn't have AUTO settings! (where's the little moon for my night shots?)
We have a file server, network attached storage drives, home backup drives, online backups, but nothing beats the speed and portability of this folder-synchronizing little drive. It starts syncing when plugged in, with no buttons to push or software to launch, and it requires no external power, just the dual USB ports.It was effective enough for me to purchase one for all of my mobile laptop users.
I bought this tv for my mother and liked that it was a Sharp Aquos, (since I bought myself a 37" Aquos and love it) and it has about the same screen size as the analog tv it replaced. She does not have cable or satellite and I have been struggling with OTA antenna to pull in some local channels. The set has a digital tuner and it will receive digital signals. That was important to me since all analog signals will cease in February of 2009. The set itself, when I am getting a good digital picture, works very well. It has a nice clear picture and if I didn't know better I might think it was HD. But it's not, it's 480p.The remote is very small and the buttons are teeny. I'm always punching in wrong numbers even when I'm trying very hard to be precise. Remotes seem to get smaller as screen size gets smaller. This one should be twice as large for it to be easily used. The menu options are satisfactory, and not overly-confusing. My mom is 81 and I wanted her to have as little hassle as possible. I don't recall seeing a HDMI input but for me that doesn't matter. Since the set is at her house I'm writing this from memory so I can't get up and go look at the back of the set to check inputs. It has 2 component inputs which are enough in this situation. The viewing range is short, so this set would not do as a main set for most people. I wanted the 4:3 screen ratio since that is what she is used too.It's a good set, I'm just irritated right now and wish I hadn't bought it because of all the trouble I'm having to go through to get a decent OTA signal. But that would probably happen with the Aquos that I have if it was at her house. I spent all day yesterday crawling around on her roof with my husband trying to get an antenna hooked up and aimed in the right direction and still crap for a picture. If I bite the bullet and have cable installed I'm sure all my signal woes would go away.UPDATE: JULY 18, 2008I gave up on OTA and had cable TV installed. The picture is MAGNIFICENT! Very nice little set. Although it is not HD the picture is still very, very nice, clear and good colors. It would make a great bedroom/kitchen TV. The only problem so far is that the remote control will not turn the TV on. She has to manually do that. Everything else on the remote works fine. I guess I should call Sharp and see if they'll replace the remote.
Overall, this is a good product. The sounds coming from it sounds rich and full when processed through its effects processor. Although made of mostly plastic, the unit is well-built, but you're certainly won't get that sturdy feel. The remote control is dissappointing. It does not include a power button and hence not as useful as it can be since I have to get up to turn on/off the unit manually. The description should have mentioned this.
This hub/router was a snap to setup and get working, both with my WinME box and via Linux (Debian 2.2). I had the boxes DHCP'd and talking to each other in a snap. That's the good news.The bad news, which is NOT Linksys' fault, but rather my own, is that my ISP's DSL supports PPPoA, rather than the PPPoE which the Linksys router supports. So nowadays, both my boxes access my DSL connection via my Linux box, courtesy of Linux's IP-Masq. Which means I could have gotten by with a simple hub and not needed the router/firewall side of this Linksys. Oh well, live and learn: get your ISP's recommend for a router/firewall.
This cable works, which isn't surprising since HDMI is by definition a digital signal. Put paper clips in the right sequence and it'll give you a crystal-clear picture.I've only been using this guy for a couple days and so far, no problems at all. Don't get gouged at your local store, get one of these.
I thought that this was the greatest electronics item since the television- until I dropped it. As another person mentions here, the control buttons are not well placed on the unit, particularly the on/off button. I also now must use a pen tip in order to shut in on and off. I realize that dropping it was my fault. However, it should have been designed to resist a "light" fall. I have subsequently purchased another one, because I found one at a very low price. This time, it will not be removed from its case, unless it is absolutely necessary.
Its smaller than it looks, i was expecting something the size of my palm (and i have small hands), but its actually a little bigger than a coke can in diameter. Which means I have to wind up my headphones tighter than I'd like to. But other than that its really tough so if your headphones need protecting (not to mention i put my shuffle in there too) then its a good little case for it.
I was very disappointed in these, Their sound was relatively murky, very much biased toward mid and bass, to a degree that couldn't be corrected with an equalizer. Though I could make out treble sounds okay and high-frequency sounds did come through, the audio did not feel crisp or high-definition. Similar to other in-the-ear headphones I've tried recently (e.g., Nexxtech backband 331-3000).That said, they were comfortable enough. If you mainly want big bass without lots of definition, these might be okay for you.
I've had the Samsung for 8 months and I still love it. We've used it for DVD's, XBox 360, Cable (HD) and displaying information from my PC with wonderful results. I'm very satisfied with this HDTV!
I bought 2 of this adapters , but just find it only works for Ipod and Iphone , not support Galaxy 3 , so I decide to return this
Right out the box, this TV has a gorgeous picture and for this model number there is a similiar review @ Epinions.No overscanned jagged edges, skin tones are correct.True black rendering is very good.Menu for the TV is dead easy.Meijer stores,Ohio ran an ad last weekand took $50 off which dropped the price to ** $175.00 **Best thing I could find with a Digital Comb Filter under $200 was Samsung TXR2035 or the Toshiba 20AF45, both 20" sets.This JVC has the digital comb filter, 600 lines of resolution, sound leveling (so the commercials don't yell at you)and several display and sound options and component inputs.We intended to tweak skin tones, color intensity, and true black. We have video sample that we use for that.There was nothing for us to do, right out of the box, this picture was great, period.
It's great for reviewing photos in sunlight. It also protects the screen.The only negative is that when it's open, I can't use the viewfinder to take pictures.Now I leave it closed while shooting.
I just purchased this product and it really works. I live in the washington DC area, which has quite a few stations, so I had my doubts, but it works.
WE bought this tv from amazon, took FOREVER to get it.hooked it up and got the picture to work signed the paperwork and sent the delivery guy on his way, only to find out a few minutes later that the sound does not work.SOOO now we call samsung wait 15 minutes (because they are very busy helping other callers)they tell us to reset the tv,and it worked!!! until I hung up the phone, then it had already stopped working.SOOO I call them again 15 minutes later I get to talk to someone now they are sending someone out to fix it(A MONTH AGO)SOOO I called again today,(only 2 minutes this time) and becouse we are out of the 25 mile max distance for repair service it has to be authorized by some MORRON at SAMSUNG 5-7 more days if someone doesnt call, call us back. (will be my 5th call).SOOO word to the wise... dont buy the samsung, throw your money my way or out the window, it will be less headache and problems.This raiting is 0 stars for Samsung and Amazon
Even though I got 50-something percent off, paying $45 for these headphones is a steal. The lows are great, not too strong, but the highs seem a little shallow, but its not that big of a deal. The earmuffs are extremely comfortable, but they do make your ears a little hot. The only thing I can't stand about these headphones is the 11.5 foot cable.
I am not happy with this product. I find it difficult to use. It is hard to find a non working radio signal and the display is very hard to read.Kensington 33199 Digital FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black)I wish I returned this product for a refund
This is a superb product. Electronic rolodex with the options to export to Outlook and many other programs. Automatically fills in the information from the card to the program. Great feature!
This the fourth or fifth wireless router I've used, and it's a worthless piece of junk. It overheats and crashes. It constantly reboots and loses connections. The latest firmware upgrade has destroyed thousands of people's routers, leaving them to try to return them to the company which accepts no responsibility for destroying your equipment. Netgear has outsourced all development and tech support to India, and it really shows in this product. I strongly urge you to buy an 802.11g router from any other manufacturer except Netgear. I'm planning on throwing my Netgear router in the trash and purchasing a different model this evening.
The only reason I docked a star is because of its price...I feel like it could be $20 cheaper than it was listed at. Other than that, it's a solid piece of highly transparent glass. What more could you ask for? Definitely the clearest and easiest to clean filter I've used.
This tripod is great for those long hikes or packback trips. Its light weight and extends to eye level or down to ground level. Not good in the vertical position, it couldn't support my Nikon D80 with 17-55mm 2.8 lens. Just stick to horizontal position. Can't beat the price.
It seems the mouse side does not work with some if not all Dell computers. In my case it failed on both Dell's I have, one is an Dimension 4300, another is a brand new server.
Spent almost $200 after shipping for these, took them all the way to Romania and fried two things including my MacBook pro charger...I bought two of these and both were the sameDon't buy
I have just purchased this graphics card for my computer and I think that it is great! I have a compaq computer with no AGP slot and have been looking for a good PCI graphics card that was not too expensive. When I saw this Geforce 2 MX 400, I was very surprised. I did not even know that there were 64 MB graphics cards that were PCI. I bought the card immediately and installed it. Installation was very easy and once everything was set up and the drivers were installed, I decided to test the card. I played Max Payne with it, a game which I could not play previously because my graphics card was not good enough. The card performed very well and I was amazed! I had such good graphics and smooth game play. The graphics look very realistic and I do not know how I lived without this card. I can play any game I want and I have amazing graphics now. I gave this product five stars because of the excellent graphics and the affordable price. At times, the card seems a tad bit slow, but it is barely noticeable. This is a great product!
I've used this product for years. This is a replacement for one that was damaged. The light from it is soft and beautiful. It's half the price of a good softbox with the same surface area. It sets up very quickly. What else do you need.
I now get more stations. However,a station I used to get now has very poor quality. I wish I would have seen the double antenna version of this product.
I used these cables to connect a Blue Ray and the HDVR and I did not see any problem. The image is very good up to where I can see. Very good for the price!
This is my first plasma TV. My prior TV was a 1080i rear-projection TV that has served me well over the past 4 years, but with the new 1080P technology, I decided it was time to upgrade. I did plenty of research, including the reviews by Consumer Reports, and CNET, and read lots of user feedback from [...]. I decided to go with the Panasonic because of the rave reviews. I was not disappointed.I did not purchase this item through Amazon, because I just can't make a purchase like this without seeing it with my own eyes. I went to a local video store and compared it with many other sets, including Hitachi, Samsung, Pioneer, and LG. I had them show me their demo broadcast, a cable HD channel broadcast (the Army/Navy football game was on that day), and then a Blu-Ray DVD. To be honest, in the video store, I was a bit concerned with the quality of the HD cable broadcast. The picture actually looked too sharp in my option, which hurt the quality. There was a Hitachi next to it that had a softer image that looked very nice. However, when it came to the Blu-Ray demo, there was no comparison. I was blow away by the clarity, deep blacks, and vivid color of the Panasonic. I watch about 50/50 HD television and DVD movies at home, so it was a tough choice between the two, but my gut told me to go with the Panasonic, so I did.I couldn't wait to get it home to see how it looked on my cable at home. It was so much better than what I saw in the store. I honestly don't know why it looked so bad at the video store, but I watched NFL football all day today and just couldn't believe how good it looked. Motion blur...none at all. And no pixelation on fast motion sports action (which was a problem on my old HDTV). I also purchased a Playstation 3 as my Blu-Ray player. It came bundled with Spiderman 3, and all I can say is WOW! I don't know if I'll ever go to the movies again! Why bother with this TV at home.My only drawback is that I wish it had 1 more HDMI connection, but I can live with 2. Plus, the built in speakers really don't impress me. They're pretty tinny, and just sound like low quality speakers. But since I run everything through my home theater system, that's not a problem for me at all.If you're looking for a 50" plasma, I can easily say you can't go wrong with this TV.
Just received this yesterday. This is not new nordoes it appear new. Unit had some minor scratchesand blemishes but was not labeled as such. Remanufacturedgenerally means any defects are repaired. It comes ina plain brown box stuffed with brown paper packing materialand inserted in a plastic bag with poorly photocopiedinstructions. Date code on the unit is July 2004, sowho knows what it's history is. Only tried the basicfeatures, but it does seem to work okay so far. Amazoncould have done a better job of describing this itemand that it is basically a blemished unit. Probablyworth the 30 bucks if it doesn't fail right after the90 day warranty expires.
I own a pair of Bushnell 10x25 which I used for hunting because they are compact. These, at 10x32, are just about 1/2" longer but the 32mm lenses allow so much additional light that these are now my default hunting binoculars.I made out quite well as they were on sale and cost me only as much as my 10x25 did.I also own a Bushnell archery range finder with which I am very pleased.
I am not as unhappy with the merchandise, but with Amazon's Customer Service. I purchased the HP Q6227A Signature Soft-Style Camera Case (Pink) for someone special as a Christmas gift. I specifically purchased the "Siganture" case since HP has put out 2 of these cases. One with the HP Logo embroidered on the front of the case and one without embroidering. I received my order on December 24 as expected and promised, but Amazon sent the WRONG case! They sent the unembroidered case. I was so disappointed since this the unembroidered case is readily available locally in stores, but I wanted the Signature case I found on Amazon. I did not even tell the person I bought it for that I had purchased it. Instead I returned the case for a full refund with a dismal outlook on ordering anything from Amazon again. This was my first order from Amazon & probably the last based upon their one mistake. If it had not been at Christmas with no room for error, I probably wouldn't be writing this review. It's just so disappointing........
This TV is very cool and easy to manage. The combination is perfect and you will never have to keep buying millions of separate machines cause this TV will revolutionize the industry!!!
I bought the Wolverine due to screen size, and to keep away from the other multimedia players that require tags on music and video (Ipod, Zune).The unit is very clean with easy to use navigate menu options. The large screen is perfect for watching movies. Screen resolution is not great for the detail of todays cameras, but for movies it is more than acceptable.The MP3/Music feature needs some work as the unit loads songs into memory it is very difficult to raise or lower the volume. I currently have 4 folders with 1000 songs each and when I go to play them the first song plays great (except for the issue with the volume), then the next songs skip or stall until the Wolverine loads all songs into memory (the next 5 to 10 songs sound like garbage).As for the video/movie side of the unit, It is AWESOME, (once you find a format that the Wolverine likes) the video is in perfect sync with the audio and you can raise and lower the volume when you want. Finding a format that the machine likes is a slight pain as I converted several Mpeg2 movies into several different formats before I found a good format.Battery life is very good. I played 3 two hour movies (6 hours) on a flight one time and then played music for the rest of the flight (2 hours) and the battery still had life. Charging the battery is easy with a USB to mini USB cable (provided) from my computer. I also charge the unit with my Motorola cell-phone charger (easier than carrying a separate Wolverine charger). Data transfer to/from the Wolverine is quite fast compared to some other portable hard-drives that I have.Overall the Wolverine is a fair unit, and if they would fix the volume/skip-while-loading issue it would be Awesome.
I have been looking for a good stovetop-save kettle since I realized my kitchenaid kettle was lined with teflon. This teapot is great. I boil water in it right on the stove every day. I don't use the infuser. I just put my tea leaves in directly, just after taking it off the stove. They just swell as they brew and sink to the bottom. Beautiful and delicious.
I have been using this device for about an year now. It was cheap and I ordered it while I was buying some other stuff.The only problem I found with this (which I consider a major problem) is that if I enable wireless LAN security, the wireless network stops time to time (several times a day). Only after a full reboot (switch off/switch on) of this device the wireless network starts to work again.Annoying!
On the surface, The Lexmark X5470 looks like a great deal; it is a copier, printer, scanner and fax too. It also has an automatic document feeder and can print pictures directly from the memory card thru the built in PicBridge port and media card slot, however, you need a special photo color cartridge in place of the black ink cartridge. You can copy / scan /fax using the flat bed or the document feeder. All that at around $80. But the good stuff ends there.Print quality is poor, picture quality is even worse; and it uses ink like there is no tomorrow, expect around 150 pages before the Lexmark starts telling you to order new ink cartridge. If you want to get a generic or refilled ink cartridge, the Lexmark does not like that, and it will keep telling you that it's out of original ink. You may even get an error message to change the cartridge and the machine will stop working until you do so. In short, you will have to use the original Lexmark ink cartridges at around $50 for the pair.The most annoying thing is the "clear carrier jam" message, which keeps coming even though there is no "jam" anywhere in the machine. To clear it, you will have to turn it off, unplug it, remove both ink cartridges, plug it again, turn it on, reinstall the cartridges, and keep your fingers crossed that this will clear it. If not, try again.Will I buy it again? Never. Would I recommend it? No way.Lexmark: I hope you do better next time.
It plays all the DIVX or AVI movies I tried but for some reason it does not play the entire bootleg DVDs; especially when it gets hot. I'm really impressed with the easy to use remote control. This product makes an excellent gift for movie lovers who have movies on CDs in DIVX format at a competitive price. It plays JPEG CDs with no problems. I haven't had any problems yet other than it getting hot and not playing bootleg DVDs. Overall its worth the money.
Sorry I cannot add technical data about transfer speeds. I have purchased more USB drives than I'll admit to and all I know is I like this one. Why? Because of the U3 software it comes with. The U3 platform really makes it easy to keep your data private, as well as running some programs designed just for it (like a U3 version of Firefox). While this Verbatim U3 Smart drive is larger than some USB's (like the SanDisk Micro), it is very light. I look forward to Verbatim introducing other models (2GB, etc.).
Controls a plethora of devices all around the house. Activities guide anyone even your 96 old grandma on how to watch TV with minimal help which comes from the remote itself. Customizable. One warning it will take a couple hours to configure everything to 100% of the way you want everything.
It took me a little mess-around to got it installed because the handlebar space is tight, even though I have a C50T which has 39" width handlebar. I ended up with install this on the left side close to the grip. Test it this morning it's solid!
This product solved a problem of having the DirecTV receiver in the basement for my television mounted in the wall in the kitchen on the first floor. I charged the battery for the time it said in the instructions and replaced one of the two batteries in my remote with the transmitter unit. The base is sitting in front of the receiver unit in the basement and the thing just worked. It's nice to find a product that just plain works like it's suppose to. I would highly recommend this item to anyone interested in hiding their electronic equipment and not wanting to spend hundreds of dollars on the "high end" remote extenders.
Easy to use and easy on the wallet. Everything an ipod has but without either the expensive pricetag or the extra strings attached.
This headset is awsome, a nice improvement over my cheap 20 dollar lan center ones, as well as my plantronics. Very comfortable, and easy to set up. I hd dsp-500's and these own those to hell. Better sound, better bass, more comfort. Must buy!
Summary: Mine arrived in ONE day (I live near the distribution center for these); they popped together in an instant; they hold more than advertised; one out of ten that I ordered had a problem.Like many people these days we hardly ever play our CD's; we just copy them to our pc and then play the tracks from there. With networked TVs and gaming systems you can play almost anything that has been loaded onto your pc from other devices so we hardly ever need the CD anymore. That coupled with syncing the tracks to our handheld devices means we usually stick the CD in a drawer or cabinet and forget about it.I know that I can just download the tracks and not bother with CD's at all but I have had too many instances of DRM problems or corrupted or lost tracks and having the CD to reload is just a nice fail-safe thing for me. And now with Amazon creating the mp3's for us when we buy a CD it is great. The only issue is storing the CD's so that I can find the one I want or need for a restore or whatever. With these boxes I was able to catalog them and store them away neatly and in a protected manner.It is true that the CD cases stick up a bit above the edge of the box but this is clearly shown in the advertising photos so I don't fault them for that. The cover does, indeed, lie atop the CD cases and rest upon them but there is little or no chance of damage from that so I don't count that as a fault.I ordered 10 of these and found I needed only nine because I could actually get 33 CD's in jewel cases rather than the advertised 30. That worked out well because one of the boxes had one of the snaps out of place and it didn't line up with the mating part so that one box couldn't be used. I have not contacted the company yet so I don't know what the resolution might be but I got these at $4.35-ish each so it's hardly worth the bother of shipping to do a return. That one workmanship error is the reason for only 4 stars; which might be unfair having not yet given the company a chance to replace it.
I found this to be a good buy. As with most connectors in electronics, it's either right or wrong - no compromise. These appear well made and I have used several and given some to others to use - no complaints. I have found RJ12's (6 wire) difficult to find - Radio Shack stores may have some - sometimes - but not in quantity - never in a hardware store (4 wire not 6 wire) - that leaves Allied or DigiKey and Amazon!
This laptop stand does really well for propping your laptop up at eye-level. I like that it's mesh, since it keeps my computer from overheating. The number of height options are nice. It comes with a cord organizer that clips onto the back, which I was pretty excited about, but which often falls off of the laptop stand and doesn't do that well at keeping cords where you want them. If you're looking for a stand, this one's great. If you're looking for a more complex desktop organizing solution, I recommend a separate cord organizer.
Been using this for the past one month and so far no issues with it. Good one to go for..
I've been waiting to decide which way to go, LCD or Plasma for over a year now. When I saw this DLP I was sceptical about the technology, picture, and quality. Could a DLP compare to LCD or plasma? I was blown away by the picture not to mention the price was half what LCD/Plasmas cost. My 57" Mitsubishi is wonderful. The only thing negative and it is a minor issue is the sound is somewhat "tinny". This thing should have an external speaker system. (I suppose that is also true of any large LCD/Plasma/DLP tv.) I wouldn't trade my Mitsubishi for anything else on the market...except for maybe the 63 or 73" model of the same.
I bought a pair of these three years ago and they both worked flawlessly until about three days ago. Once it was clear that one of the units was dying, I touched base with Netgear to see about a replacement.And they essentially told me to piss off since it's out of warranty.So now I have to spend at least $40 for a new unit to get my network back up and running. Obviously, I'll be spending the extra $10 and doing what I should have done in the first place - BUYING THE LINKSYS VERSION.Only buy this product if you don't mind your purchase having a built-in expiration date.
Like other persons I did intensive reviews on all available forums, websites even speking with professional and 80 to 90% recommended the S80. The major cons suggested is the lack of a RAW format,but that is made up by the fact of the superfine JPEG format, my recomendation is to just spend the money and buy at least a 1GB SD card. Some suggested that it is too noisy at ISO400, but thats ok for me because proper camera management you can take excellent pictures at that ISO level.If you are planning on taking it off auto-mode try buying some books that can assist you, but be patient it takes time to master, and play around like hell, that how you would learn to use the camera. I also recommend purchasing a tripod, so if you are not planning on going manual, I recommend the Canon's SD and A series.
I just received my TomTom ONE XL today and in setting it up I have found that it will NOT connect via Bluetooth to my Apple iPhone. That's a big problem. Please TomTom get to the bottom of this issue and update the software so it will work for why I bought it.
I don't use it much but when you need one, you really need it. This one looks reasonably well made but lacks stability with a large DSLR such as the Nikon D200 with the 18-200 lens in place. Lots of features at a very reasonable price. Best suited to light duty.
I got a standard Leveno keyboard and I thought this one will be better in term of ergonomic. But it's not in 1 way - required a hard key-press. The first thing I tried it, I immediately realized that I need a very hard press on keys. I thought because it's new. However, after using it for 3 months, the tips of my fingers get hurt because I need to push too hard.
Broke after 1 month of light use? Can hear anything from them now! I got ripped off big time. Avoid these at all costs.
For about 8 years I have had a Canon Pixma IP 4000 printer, and all the original Canon Inks including this black have worked perfectly without a single flaw in all that time. And I use a lot of ink - over $100.0 worth per year.Never a problem or complaint.
My two windows machines BOTH had problems reading the drive, however my Linux machine picked it up right away - no issues. Able to get all my data off an ancient laptop harddrive.
These are light-weight but durable tripods. I do travel documentaries and these are perfect. They are small and light, so no problem carrying one around attached to a backpack or photo vest. If I drop one and break it, I haven't trashed hundreds of dollars like I would with one of my pro models. They are stable, I even attach motorized pan/tilt heads to them, plus the camera and have had no tilt problems.It isn't a pro model by any means, but it does well and you cannot beat the price.
First, I must state that I love my music with obscene bass. Also, I have never liked in-the-ear headphones, because they are usually very uncomfortable and fall out of my ear easily. However, this is a wonderful new experience for me. The bass coming from these headphones is very impressive, considering their size. It's also almost as if they cancel all noise from outside. They stay in my ear very comfortably. I'm in love.I did read many reviews that they break very easily, and this review is based on a product I just opened. I will try to take care of them, because the sound is great. Even if they broke in 2 months, I would buy another pair, since they value is also amazing. I recommend.
I do a lot of kayak exploring and thought it would be a good idea to purchase radio's that not only have the NOAA Weather Alert, but also be waterproof in case of a mishap. The radio's work great, and the weather alert has really come in handy, but the waterproof feature leaves much to be desired. The radio only says it meets JIS4 specifications. What is JIS4? I have no idea, but I can say it's not much. My radio was accidently droped in the water for just a second but was never submerged. The battery compartment got wet and the display fogged up. This caused the radio to stop functioning properly. After a few minutes under the hair dryer, it seemed to get better, but now I realize waterproof to JIS4 specification must mean it can only withstand damp air. I will be much more carefull next time. Good sound, good features, but don't let the waterproof fool you.
When my iMac's internal CD-R drive failed, I bought this as an alternative. What I like most is that it is small, bus-powered (no A/C adapter needed), and QUIET. It can get rather warm when there is a disc in the drive, however, so the drive needs to be kept on a sturdy, flame-resistant surface, with papers and other flammable materials safely away from the drive.I had already installed Toast 5.1.2 long ago, and assumed that it would instantly recognize this drive when I added it. Even after restarting the computer, Toast refused to recognize it; Toast could read from it, but could not write to it. After downloading the update to 5.2.1, the SmartDisk drive was recognized for all functions. All this occurred using MacOS 9.2.2.Being a portable drive, this can easily be taken anywhere; there is unfortunately no carrying case with the drive, but that is not a big issue. This is the first SmartDisk product I have ever owned or even considered, and based upon my experience thus far with this drive, SmartDisk will definitely be considered for my future computing needs.
A device like this either works or it doesn't. This one happens to work.
I bought these headphones out of sheer nothingness because they were on sale for 15 bucks on cyber monday and owning a pair of beats solo hd i can honestly say for 15 dollars these headphones are absolutely fantastic. Its obviously not on the level of your 200 or 300 dollar headphones but for 15 bucks i am highly impressed. I always heard sennheiser had great products and I can agree now as well. I'm sure if you anty up the extra 20 or even 30 dollars to buy the little more expensive sennheisers they would sound even better! Only complaint and its not the big a deal to me personally is the cord length it is pretty long compared to other headsets but you shouldn't let that stop you from buying these. These aren't noise cancelling but if you put it loud enough you can pretty much drown out all the sound around you. For only 15 DOLLARS YOU CAN NOT BEAT THIS PRICE FOR THESE QUALITY HEADPHONES! Period they should sound a little more distorted or cheap but they are not i promise you these are a great buy!
I bought this to sit on my daughters dresser and play her classical music at night. I have gone through 3 Of these Boombox's. They work good at first but after a little bit they just stop working. They won't play any CD's I put in. I am now to the point of frustrated and I will never buy this CD player again.
As a K-12 librarian in Menasha, WI, I need to make presentations to classes. In Sept 2005 I bought a brand new Infocus X2. It did a fantastic job. Two months later the school got two projectors so I brought mine home to use as a home theater. For a year my family watched television and movies on the big screen and it was great. When the bulb went out, the cost of replacement lamps sent me into shock. $300 for a bulb? I decided to purchase a 42 inch flat screen TV instead. The projector sits as a possible back-up, if I ever buy a bulb.
When researching projectors I was looking for a product that would easily connect to my notebook for Power Point presentations and excel spreadsheets. The VT540 automatically adjusted to my notebook computer so I did not have to make any adjustments to the image. Immediately I noticed that the VT540 projector displayed the pure white backgrounds on my presetations without any discoloration and the colors were rich and vibrant. To my suprize, when I connected a DVD player to the VT540 the image quality surpassed that of my big screen projection television in my high end home theater.If your looking for an easy to use XGA projector that provides colorful, detailed images for a conference room or a home theater, I highly recommend the NEC VT540.
I ended-up buying this somewhere else and may have spent a few dollars too much, but... I heartily recommend this television. We are very pleased with the picture quality--even with just regular cable. It's a good set!
The CushTop Notebook Stand is a great product. I started my search looking for a cooling fan laptop stand. After reading the reviews of those products, I came upon this Belkin product. My wife loves it and we've even recommended it to our friends with notebooks. If you try it, we think you'll like it.
bought this after returning Sony ICSF79W which had terrible reception for me. the Sangean works fantasticly. It is big, but I actualy like it, it makes the buttons and screen easy to use in teh shower.
Bought this for a gift for my significant other and it worked as promised. The item was just as described!
i am satisfied with my purchase . this is a good product.. every one should have one installed with his car stereo system !!
I get the bang for my bucks buying this product ! First of all, other brands selling about $120 for 256k and this is 512k. Besides, I don't have to carry a cable to transfer data/music back and forth. I also like the slim/compact size for convinence. The sound quality is very good.The menu features are basic but it is sufficient for me. The earphone that comes with this unit is OK but I would recommand the creative noise cancellation earphone or better if you plan to use it for long period. The software that comes with this product is very good too. I have ripped many cd into mp3 and download into this unit with ease. The recording is ok and the FM is good. The only thing to be aware before buying is the stick is bigger that the regular memory stick and if you have a offset usb port in you PC, you might have a problem plugging into that port.The only wish I have on this product is to have a larger capacity (1-5 GB with the same size), free color choice for the battery compartment, and AM radio.
I would give it zero stars if Amazon system offered it. This item is really a piece of junk and doesn't worth the money. It works when it wants. Freezes several times and not easy to use. It needs to reindex the music files after any change the user makes which takes several seconds and may last to minutes if you have a lot of files. Do not be fooled by the low price as you are paying it for a product that will annoy you everyday.
A nice and quite sturdy case. It is not quite as hard as I originally expected, but seems designed well enough to do its job. Perfect fit for my Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini and its cable. I would recommend it to anyone who need to carry their portable drive around.
Bought this speaker to match my Omni 550. Have it for 6 months now and very please with the sound. I usually use it to listen to music but sounds great with movie dialogue. I have a Pioneer receiver that has a 5-ch stereo sound and it sounds great. Acutally listen to music right now on it and man it sounds great. Not bright at all and blends greatly with the loudspeakers. I bought these from Woot. I love their prices but shipping is slow for those guys. These are the same as the mirage and energy. Get it now. Highly recommended.I love my setup!
I bought this printer in mid-2003. It has worked very well for me. Unfortunately, it is now messing up like some of the others have described. The pictures look very dull. I've deep cleaned and changed all cartridges, but they still have a dullness to them. I have done a lot of printing on this machine over the past few years. I just wish that it would have lasted longer. I agree that it eats a lot of ink. I can't count how many cartridges I've gone through.
Works great for a great price. Nice and long for future expansion. Very good quality. Used it to connect computer to a flat screen TV.
I was a little surprised at how light it was when it came, but with everything plugged in for about a month now, it all seems up to par. My only complaint is the little outlet covers. They are hard to slide open.
The inevitable happened, I washed my Jumpdrive sport. It didn't spend too much time in the dryer; I use the damp setting so I don't have to iron. When I remembered, the drive was hanging upside down in the pocket of some denim jeans. I wiped a water drop off the connector and plugged the drive into a USB port. All the data was there. Next day, I checked some file sizes against files on my primary machine just to be sure. Definitely not a recommended procedure, however, it demonstrated a good product design, in spite of user error. As you might expect, the drive finally died about 6 months after the washing. I purchased a 1GB Sport as a replacement.
New factory lens cap. arrived on time and in perfect shape. Needed new one to replace orginal which I lost.
Product arrived on time and as shown. Product was purchased to increase capacity of a Nikon coolpix 990 camera. Product works GREAT!! Thanks
It was easy for me to set it up. Initially I had a port problem, so I called Sling for help. The phone wait was short and the tech got me hooked up in a few minutes.It definitely does what it says it does-transfers your cable TV signal to any computer (with an internet connection). I've had no trouble getting all my myriad stations.The only con is that you can't believe the hype about picture quality. It is decent but not great by any means.There is few second response delay when using the 'remote' control.Minor quibbles...Overall I love having this on my laptop at work or when traveling. It was the best $100 I've spent in a long time.
I bought this for my boyfriend awhile back after hearing that his cable was breaking, and he really loved it!
I am totally satisfied with the Toshiba REGZA. I purchsed it at $730 and it was a great deal at that price. It is my first HDTV and fit perfectly in my rather small living room. Couldn't be more happy.
This camera is great! It has a 3x zoom, great picture quality and best of all it runs on 4AA batteries which makes it great for vacations. I suggest getting rechargeable high-capacity batteries and a charger. I wish this camera would have included a case as the camera body is made of plastic and the LCD screen is exposed to scratches and nicks. This is a good camera for those new to digital cameras who don't need percise control over the picture settings. If you do need the control I suggest a Nikon Coolpix 990 or a Nixon G1. Overall this camera gets 4 stars for picture quality, size and easy of use. However, it misses the final star for being on a 2.1 megapixel camera when most new cameras are 3 megapixels and above.
I am glad that I took the jump and purchased this camera. I can't wait to get more lenses and more accessories!
Before you buy, make sure it supports the codecs you use. It has very good codec support but it's not perfect yet. It may not support all forms of divx and xvid (it has not been certified by the divx company).This player DOES NOT SUPPORT AC3 (the 5.1 surround track of a dvd).Many of the movies downloaded off the net use soundtracks encoded in 5.1 or 2 channel AC3.Hopefully a new firmware will fix these glaring omissions in an otherwise very competitive product.If you are looking for a small video player though, this is much better than the Ipod w/ video. The screen is considered better by reviewers and the improved codec support means less time transcoding your videos.
Completely a waste of you hard earned money. Does very little of what is promised. Save it and buy a good knife or mandolin.
Ordered based upon the picture of a OEM Panasonic replacement ribbon box, but received a generic. Will use as I could not be bothered with the return process. Do not make my mistake - take your time ordering and read everything before hitting that button. Vendor should still not be allowed to misrepresent the product's visual. Shame on Amazon....
Easy to learn how to use it and convenient to carry. That was all that was needed.
Love the compact design and the spacing of the plugs (and I really like the blue light on the wall plug, since the first outlet I tried this on was broken and would have thought it was the product, but for the blue light not coming on).Got a 7" portable TV, add a Media Player and other av products, and THIS IS A MUST to bring along with you.It really folds nicely and open to provide great spaced needed outlets.REMEMBER - NO SURGE PROTECTOR INCLUDED - but just love it.
I use these daily at work to help push aside the conversations around me.However they are open diaphragm phones, so that someone can still get my attention without shouting or having to tap!After 8 years of daily use, they show no wear other than I had to clean the fabric for the first time today. It got me thinking about them and how so few products anymore do what these do... just work, every day, seemingly forever.So comfortable that I sometimes put them on and get distracted before I start my music, and forget they're on until an hour or more later when I realize they're just sitting on my head.Open-can headphones don't have to push so hard to achieve a seal, and they seem to breath and not leave you with that steamed-ear feeling.I do some amateur audio engineering work on the side. These headphones compare favorably to my Sennheiser HD-280 Pro's. The 515 is a bit brighter overall, but has a touch less bass punch in comparison due to their being open-can. Really, 2 different headphones for 2 different applications. I wouldn't use the 515's for studio work, though. They do not offer the kind of isolation that is critical for that use.In summary, if you're looking for good, comfortable, long lasting cans and do NOT need or desire sound isolation or cancellation but would prefer to keep tabs on your surroundings, these are for you.
These earbuds lasted for over a year with my horrible handling. They may not give the best sound quality, but the durability is worth the price. Highly recommend these over any earbuds!
Simplicity and size are it's greatest virtues. This is much more than a clock-radio. Fine, room=filling, not neighbor alienating sound. I bought it as a gift, but had a hard time parting with it. May buy one for myself. A good adjunct to a computer with a library such as I-Tunes.
I purchased a refurbished Tungsten E over three months ago and it has been working fine. Like the other reviews state, there is a small noticeable whine depending, strangely enough, on how far away you hold it from your head and on which side. I'm the type to get easily annoyed at small noises, but the whine hasn't really bothered me. Please note that I use my Tungsten E primarily as a Chinese-English dictionary, so I keep it at home plugged in to its charger most of the time. I do take it with me sometime, but not very often. The screen has had heavy use from writing in Chinese characters, but it still works fine. Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of this product considering its low cost these days. However, I would also like to mention that the buttons on the Tungsten E were not built for gaming(should you decided to install any games or emulators) - the function buttons aren't very responsive now and require very hard pushing.
I attached this product to a Road Runner cable modem, and with the accompanying SMC card in my Vaio Z505-HS (running Win98), it seems to work just fine. Just make sure you get the firmware upgrade. (see below)The Access Point has a tendency to go to sleep if not used for several hours (for example overnight). It is easily woken up by power cycling (unplugging and replugging the power supply). On practicallynetworked.com the solution mentioned is to upgrade the firmware. I tried to download the new firmware from SMC, but the format of the zip files cannot be opened by WinZip. They're supposedly some ancient version of zip from the mid 90's.The solution to this is to call SMC (1-800-SMC-4-YOU) and have them email you the firmware upgrade. The version you want is AP14g8. You will also need a crossover internet cable (...) so you can connect your computer to the access point. SMC will give you the static IP settings you need and walk you through the firmware upgrade.I had to actually run the utility that came with the SMC card before the Vaio could talk to Road Runner. Setting up the network settings from native Win98 was not sufficient. (See next paragraph.)My 3Com AirConnect wireless PC card from work does not seem to be able to talk to this access point. The SMC card works fine on the wireless network at work, so it's not a reciprocal problem. I suspect this may be due to the fact the 3Com driver does not support all the functions that the SMC access point uses, such as channel number. My officemate has a wireless SMC router at home with a Lucent Gold Card and reports it works. (My SMC card works with her router as well.)Overall the access point works fine once you take care of the firmware upgrade. (This is why I gave it only 4 stars)
First off, I have ALWAYS loved Canon products and this camcorder is no exception. The documentation regarding transferring video to your computer is a little lacking but if you have a firewire card (or if you don't, you can get one from ebay for less than $20), it is Windows that does the actual transferring so it's pretty automatic. The camcorder is very intuative and it takes no time at all to start shooting like a pro (ok, maybe not a pro, but plenty good enough for the home user). Originally I was disappointed with the indoor shots but switching to night mode definitely cleaned up the image alot. I look forward to bringing this camcorder to Canada and Nigara Falls next month to record my honeymoon (well, not ALL of my honeymoon ;) )
I have one of those old-school, crotch-incinerating laptops that The Predator would love: with his infared vision, he'd see the freaking thing eight miles off. The heat generated by the Toshiba was such that even with the fan blowing continuously, it gave my legs sub-first degree burns through my pants if I dared put it on my lap. Because of this, the hard-drive suffered a premature death. I replaced it, but since the 'top was an out of date refurb, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a cooling unit. The I-xoft Fanless Cooler was my compromise solution, and it worked.Here's what it is, and isn't:It is cheap and worth the money you spend. (Think about it, even a cruddy obsolete refurb like mine costs $400 - $600; if the drive burns out, you will spend $250 - $350 replacing it, if you even want to. Spending thirty bones on something that will extend its life is a wise choice and a bargain.)It IS lightweight, a space-saver and easy to store (flat or rolled up), which means it will fit in your existing laptop bag, luggage, backpack, etc.It DOES act as an effective heat-barrier, saving your legs from that crispy-chicken-skin effect. (If you use the 'top on a flat surface, it will also prevent said surface from going supernova as well).It DOES retard the speed at which your laptop heats up......but only slightly, and then only if you're using a simple program like Word. If you're watching a DVD or playing a game, this slight advantage goes out the window.It DOES NOT prevent your laptop from heating up through normal use, but it DOES ensure that the heat is channeled out the side vent and not downward, and thus prevents the hard-drive from suffering unnecessarily from heat-damage.And that's about that. All PC laptops are compromise designs, and to a certain extent are damaged everytime you use them, because the cooling systems are insufficient for the heat generated by ordinary use. The I-xoft is a good shoestring solution to this that will probably extend the life of your laptop, and also increase the likelihood of your having children by sparing your nether-regions from incineration.
I lost my adapter for the IPOD Shuffle and was in desperate need for a new one. I ended up buying a "package" deal that included this USB Data Adapter. I was concerned after reading reviews of "frying" the shuffle, but I had no problems. I like the fact that the cord is long, the price was great and it works perfectly! As a matter of fact, I am going to purchase another cord as a backup.
Just be aware that this is one-sided. That's not an issue for my application and the paper is fantastic. This is standard certificate size.
For a pair of headphone made of platic and leather; these are nice. The sound is amazing, as well as the bass. The cord is strong, and they fit amazing well. Actually, too well. Over time, the leather will make your ear sweat since they form an airtight type bond on them. But I use them still for my music, and they havent broke yet after 3 months.
We purchased this frame in December, and it stopped working within 5 months. We called COBY for a warranty replacement, but it only has a 90 day warranty, and they would not replace it.
The wires look nice but no way they are 12 awg. May be that thick if you include the wrap around the wire. The plugs fit but not tight.
Installed it in a late 2009 Mac Pro Quad-Core running on Snow Leopard. Plugged in the card in the slot, rebooted and that was it. Card was recognized and all the USB devices hooked up to it work. I had aKensington DomeHub USB 2.0 (7 ports) Weighted Hub 33118which turned out to be the culprit for all sorts of USB related malfunctions (like one of the three USB ports in the back of the Mac sporadically going down mimicking a hardware loose connection problem). Since I replaced the hub with this PCI-e card all those problems disappeared.
Well, this card had fantastic reviews when it was manufactured/released and the price was certainly wonderful at below $200 for a big video card. My intention was to stick it in an HP PC (HP M8300f AMD Athalon 64x2 dual core 3.0 Ghz 3G RAM 32 bit) that had an Nvidia 9500GT card to upgrade the graphics capability for rendering movies and videos. I knew there was an issue when the card arrived and it was huge. I didn't press the issue of trying to cram it in the tower, as I didn't want to damage the card or inadvertantly yank out some wiring on the motherboard. I haven't completely given up but now I have to ask an expert or technician to see if even with an upgraded power supply will this card fit in the motherboard and not set the machine on fire if I start it up. It sure looks nice there in the box. My wife wants to kill me.
When this camera focuses accurately the resulting images are really amazing. However, a vast majority of approximately 1000 pictures we've taken so far are out of focus. Switching to center-point focus doesn't help. If only one feature on a camera works it should be the auto-focus. Do the five-star reviewers have low standards, or is my camera defective? I noticed one other review that mentions terrible focusing ability, so I don't think it's just me.On the brighter side, the movie mode is surprisingly good and produces nice, sharp movies. However, zooming is not possible in movie mode. My five-year-old, 0.8 megapixel Sony Mavica allows zooming in movie mode. C'mon Canon. Get with the program.Battery life is good and charging time is brief. I don't have a backup battery or the AC adapter kit and I haven't had any reason to need them yet.The flash is nice and bright and allows for pretty decent indoor photos even in relatively low-light situations. The AF-assist light probably could have been left off the camera altoghther. If you need it to focus in really low-light you don't have a good chance at getting a good picture. Don't expect any red-eye reduction from it either (same AF-assist light stays on during image capture when red-eye reduction feature is on). In fact, unless your subject is willing to incur retinal damage by looking directly into the stunningly bright light, there is no real chance of reducing red-eye at all. Big disappointment. Canon needs to utilize the strobe-flash technique for red-eye reduction.Bottom line: It's easy to look at the very best images this camera can produce and believe it to be a great camera. However, when you end up with pictures which are out of focus and when everyone in them has red-eye, you won't be thinking of the great picture the camera produced yesterday.
In order to have an MP3 hookup on my new truck, I would have had to purchase a $1600 package upgrade...ugh! So for under $25 including shipping I have this excellent FM transmitter. I have a 12v outlet in the console storage area so you cant even see this little item working. It does not charge the MP3 player but I have a second 12V outlet on the dash so can charge and play at the same time when necessary. I have heard no static yet and have driven around quite a bit. The only time I heard static was when the radio was tuned to the low frequency FM station and I did not have the iPod on yet. Well worth the price...and shipping was quick and item arrived in perfect shape. At least in my truck (Nissan Frontier) when I turn off the truck, as long as I power down the iPod there is no power drain...I tested it with the FM transmitter and my iPod charger because I read someones review that said you had to unplug the FM transmitter...not from what I can tell. Buy this! (just wish it came in a different color but nobody can see mine anyway)
Keeps me and my Q1 together:-) Complete assembly makes the Q1 a true workstation on the go, whether you use the keyboard or a stylus for inputwhen working.
earbuds sound and look great, great for the money. I ran with them consistently for about a month and then the wire connecting to my ipod came loose and now I only have sound out of one ear. I never dropped it or treated the wires with abnormal force. I can get the sound to come back if I clip the wire down with a paperclip but then I look like an idiot.be warned
I'm a gadget guy and this is one of the coolest gadgets I've ever purchased. The video quality over my LAN, both wired and wireless are excellent. Setup for local use is easy, haven't setup remote viewing. It saved me from paying for another satellite receiver(s). Two thumbs up!
Perfect bargain basement accessory. First set was destroyed by my 6 yr old daughter before the Holiday. The second set, in pink and significantly cheaper than the first,is working wonderfully. Let's hope she holds onto these a little longer. At $8/pr in pink not to worry. Great all around entry-level earbud. A little bass heavy, but not completely overdone. Acquits itself rather nicely against much higher priced models.
I bought two of these to hang above my husband's Xbox to store his games. They work perfectly. They were easy to hang and store all of his games that used to be stacked on top the Xbox, cable box, receiver, etc. They are functional and actually look good on the wall...I really can't complain.
Not outstanding but not horrible either. If you need something that's not dressed up and not expensive, this is the cable for you.
It works great and the price is competitive. The order arrives on time.
glad i got this turned out to way better quality then i thought it would be. has plenty of storage. compared to the asus bag i was going to get. the asus only has compartments.
I have these speakers as my front speakers in a 5.1 surround home theater. They were easy to install and sound great. They are made of plastic though so you need to be careful installing them. I surrounded mine with insulation to reduce the bass and it truly sounds better than the cinema. You really cant go wrong with these speakers, they are inexpensive and produce good sound. I continuously am impressed with their sound.
I would of liked to know that this product had a small dent in it before purchasing as well as that it has a glitch in the software for clicking next when moving from one song to the next.
This product is almost totally worthless. I had read some of the reviews, but thought the travel kit would be worth the price. The sync cable is very poorly designed. There is one adapter for sync and a separate one for charging. I've also tried the Belkin one, and at least it has a switch on the cable to go from sync to charge (bit it can't do both at the same time). The travel kit is also strangely designed. In order to change the plugs, you need to use this little wire device to push through a hole in the plug whenever you want to remove one plug and put in another. How much do you want to bet that the device will be the first thing lost or broken.Buy the Gomadic cable instead of this one. The cable allows you to sync and charge at the same time (radical concept). ... They also have a travel kit if you need that.
I have been too sentimental towards my Dell Dimension XPS to chuck it into the garbage bin. So I thought I'd add some RAM to see how the performance would improve. I doubled my RAM by adding 32 MB of Viking EDO Ram. The performance is better, especially for surfing the web. ....
The unit is very attractive. At raid 5, the unit has a capacity of around 1.2 TB. You can setup the system to use dhcpd or static ip once you connect to it using the provided utilities. Once you know the ip address of the system, you can configure the system's ip address, workgroup or domain, name of the system, password, users, groups, etc.It comes default with two shares. \\terastation\info and \\terastation\share, info contains the pdf manual, the installation files for the utilities and the utilities themselves. The "share" share is available to everyone and requires no passwords, which is very insecure, but allows one to start copying stuff to it right off the bat.The only way to copy stuff from or to it is from the network. You CANNOT attach it locally to your system via USB. The usb is apparently only for attaching external Hard drives to expand the unit or for printers.Performance: Well, you'd think since it has gigabit, it would allow you to transfer at fast speeds. That is not the case. Our experience was that it would only copy at about 3-5 MB/s over gigabit, even after we attached the unit directly to the back of the computer with a cross over cable. Imagine if you're trying to move your current data from your current storage to this unit, it would take days to transfer 1 TB. Imagine if you wanted to back it up with your tape backup solution, it would take equally long. According to reviews ([...]), it reads faster than it writes, but not by much. I haven't tried copying off this system yet. We're actually going to move to 400GB ide drives in USB 2/firewire enclosures so we can get our data off our current storage and the stuff we've already copied to the NAS. It will then promptly get returned.Conclusion: If you want large amounts of storage in a NAS box for extremely inexpensive $/GB, this is your solution. If you want speed, then this is certainly not for you.I'd recommend the Maxtor OneTouch II 300GB or the new 500 gb solution coming out to do local backups. It connects locally to your computer via USB 2 and comes with retrospect backup software. The unit will allow you to keep your data safely backed up. That solution isn't RAID, but it's good to keep your data in two places, and the Maxtor's allow you to get an easy to use solution in place. You can also use it as a drive, like any attachable usb drive. (300 gb has a formatted capacity of 279 GB). Perfect if you own your own small business, work from home, and have no backup solution what-so-ever! At $300, what's your precious data worth? $300 at Fry's Electronics, Shop around! Maxtor has other neat products, check our their website.
Essential!The buttons on my shirt scratch up the monitor terribly without this.
It does the job. Read lots of reviews and actually had the chance to try one out prior to buying. It holds all my equipment nicely and secure. I chose the backpack rather than a hard case because I'm usually hiking somewhere to get to where I want to shoot. Padding inside is nice and thick, but only has one Velcro strap, more would be nice, but that's an easy fix. Easy to configure to your needs. I am able to keep my 200-500 zoom affixed to the camera body inside the backpack. Still have 3 other zooms inside, filters, remote control, charger and tripod, etc....... Still, need to take the pack off your back in order to change a lens. I just can't get used to those front packs, even though better access to gear. For the quality and price, I would recommend this product.
I am using this mouse with my desktop at work and it is ok. My only gripe is the signal strength is only about 2 1/2 feet so I have to sit as close to it and that means scooted over to the left of my desk not centered on my screen. It is kinda of annoying, but I do like the small size of the mouse.
As a stay at home mother of 4 children, ages 8 down to 3, I have had alot of experiences with humidifiers. We've had many occasions when a humidifier was necessary, and we've tried MANY different ones.This VICKS brand humidifier is by far the easiest to fill, clean, and replace filters on. It also has 3 speeds and a turn off switch which allows for preference settings and easy -on/off; no reaching for a plug.I would recommend this cool mist{no heat}humidifier to even adults.This will be a must-give for baby showers, as it's a gift that can be used for YEARS!
This monitor is crystal clear and very sharp. Make sure you have an adequate video card that supports 1680X1050 resolution. Computer games, Internet, and application use are improved immensely when using this monitor. The font will be smaller, but you can adjust it. Otherwise your desktop space is increased and you're immersed in computer games. Before purchasing this monitor I did a lot of research. [...] rated it as one of the best monitors for 2007. They were right. My only qualm is that movies are a little dark. Of course, adjusting the contrast can fix this. Otherwise this monitor is easily worth the $[...] I paid. Granted, I've had it for about a month so the issue of its longevity is inconclusive. I've encountered no problems since purchasing it in middle of Jan.'08. If a problem arises, I will post it here. Easily, this is a must buy monitor if you're looking for something around 20 inches.
I purchased this DVD player with some doubt over its abilities to perform as advertised. It's truly amazing how excellent the image quality is. If you have an HDMI input in your TV use the included cable because with this player you will want to see it in all its glory. I would recommend this player to anyone. Besides the oddly configured remote I have zero complaints about this product! It's worth every penny!
Great little container to place all those little usb drives that are constantly getting misplaced. This gives you a place to put all that memory and keep it safe so that you will know if one is missing. Well worth the price as the data may be worth more than the drive it is stored on.
I just redid my entire home theatre, and bought 6 mirage nanosat speakers. These are the speakers stands I chose for them. They were not especially easy to put together, but once you figured out the first one, assembling the remaining speakers was not hard. They are as sturdy and heavy as you would hope; a slight brush against one will not knock it down, you need to hit it pretty hard. Note that these are sold in pairs. All in all a tad pricey perhaps, but they will do the job, and they look pretty good too.
It pushes my head so hard, that I can not use it. I have a physical pain on my ears after wearing it for about an hour. Too much of pressure per area.I know that it is designed on purpose for sports, not to fall from a head while running. But this is not acceptable, it causes lots of pain!
This tripod is solidly built, and is easy to set up. The only draw is that it is heavy, but I did intend to trade off some portability for enhanced stability and weight-carrying capacity. I have been using it for time-lapse sequences outdoors.One flaw: The camera plate is intended for quick release, but in practice I found that it is a bit awkward compared to the quick-release plates of Slik brand tripods. This is because the knob for releasing the plate is found underneath the plate, which is not a conspicuous place and can be somewhat hard to reach.
First of all, it was 20 dollars cheaper than in stores like Best Buy or Circuit City.It is roomy, my 15.4'' Dell Inspiron fits in it perfectly. It is solid built. I recently took it as a carry on luggage on a looong flight and it did pretty well. It was heavy, over 15kg (that's over 32 lbs) and it didn't feel that bad (the harness is wide enough and bumpy so my shoulders were very happy). It has many pockets so you can put anything in it. Also, air flows on your back so you don't get as sweaty as other backpacks.I highly recommend this product.
Out of the box one side of these buds didn't work. I spent a whole workout listening to music only in my left ear then promptly sent them back to amazon and bought jbuds, which have been great.
Very easy to use and woks well in my computer. Assemble easy with with the memory card and i would recommend it to anyone.
It came quickly and properly packaged. It works and makes navigation of the screen easier. I would buy from this vendor again. I like the little end that plugs in and keeps the tool handy.
I bought the Silk Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod for my girlfriend a few weeks ago. She owns a Nikon D60.She has said nothing but good things about this tripod.I highly recommend this tripod.
I bought one of these units in March 2006 in response to my wife constantly changing room arrangements, and subsequently requiring that the TV work in an area that didn't have easy cable access. I looked at several units from other manufacturers, and actually bought one to try from Best Buy, which was a Leapfrog, I think. Testing that unit convinced me that the concept was sound, and I would have kept that unit except that it operated on 2.4 GHz, which caused interference every time the microwave was in use, or the telephone rang. My computer is hard wired into a network as I don't want to deal with the increased security requirements of wireless, and my phones work fine on 2.4 GHz, so I was looking for a solution, but with 5.8GHz.I called RF-Link tech support, got all of my questions answered and placed the order through Amazon.Product worked flawlessly for about six months and then crapped out. By crapping out, I mean that when unit was in an enclosed space where there was exessive heat buildup, the unit would stop working after about 10 minutes.I contacted RF-Link tech support, and they promptly sent out a replacement unit, explaining that the motherboard had been completely redesigned, and therefore they sent me new units as well as new power supplies. The replacement units have worked flawlessly.Although I was upset at having to go through the return/RMA process and the delay in using the product until thr replacement was received, everything is fine now. I would recommend this product to anyone who doesn't want the expense of paying to install cable outlets everywhere.And for those who are concerned about 5.8 GHz interference, with phones, 6.0GHz phones are already available, so no future compatability issues there either.
Yeah it's expensive but I believe it's worth it. It's a very quality piece; you can tell just by touching it. Very hefty and it's made of a very high grade plastic it just feels very substantial.I really enjoy the auto dim feature and its dual alarms. Although I enjoy its remote, I find myself hitting this snooze without ever getting up out of the bed!The AM/FM tuner is one of Bose best and I have no problem tuning any of my favorite stations. Some people have a real problem with Bose products just because they're Bose. Although I'm not a big fan of their Home Entertainment systems, this is by far the best sounding clock radio I've heard. It does require being positioned correctly for the bass reflex per the instruction Manual.I took this to work about two years ago and I know of at least four people that have bought the wave radio after listening to mine. If and when this unit fails I will be buying another wave radio.
I hoped this would simplify my 6+ remote system, no such luck.First of all, Logitec needs to find someone to write an instruction manual , instead of a multi language cartoon. Speaking of which they carry the cartoon feature online with the setup...looks like the instructions for an 8 track tape player. Anyway I setup my components test it out, My receiver does not turn off (among other problems i listed on a post it to fix).I try several times to fix that and other problems with online help to no avail. The remote also has all of the button functions of EACH remote on a 6x scroll, which makes it very tedious to do simple functions. I am a very patient techno-able person, and could probably tweak this thing into submission, but life is too short.I returned it.
I can't compare these to any other noise cancelling headphones, they are the first pair I have owned. But I have to say these work amazingly well and the sound qaulity is great. I work and live in extremely noisy enviroments (commercial generators and air conditioning units) and these reduce the noise to almost nothing. Some of the reviews mention sound leakage, I don't notice any severe sound leakage unless I have the volume so loud that the bass is actually vibrating my ear drum, but this could also be because of how loud everything around me is. The build qaulity seems top notch. these fit great (note: I do have small ears) and I can wear them for hours with no discomfort. I highly recommend these headphones to anybody.
Better than have many extension cords pulled in together. Easy to install and I recommend it to all. Thank you
This thing was a brick just a few months after I bought it, as it couldn't be upgraded to a new OS.Toshiba supports its software exactly like Toyota supports its software.
I purchased these to use for &quot;Hawkwatch&quot; -- the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (ggro.org) volunteer program. I did a lot of research and reading and the Nikon Action series were were consistently recommended as a good entry-level binocular choice for birding and similar pursuits. After a year of hawkwatch, I definitely agree. I get nice clear views and my eyes never feel tired. (My arms do -- they're not the lightest binoculars in the world, but that's the kind of tradeoff that seemes reasonable for the low price). I've spent hours using these and have only one minor complaint: the diopter adjustment tends to migrate towards the minus side, so I have to keep moving it back to the right setting for me. However, the more I use the binoculars, the less this seems to happen, and they are really worth every penney. Be sure to get a binocular harness so you can wear them comfortably while walking about -- it really improves the experience of using any full-size binoculars.
After buying and installing this router, the USB port for printers, MFP, scanners or storage devices did NOT function properly. Overall everything else worked, but I needed all four ports for computers and the usb port for the all in one printer.Spoke with D-link at length, and I agree with other reviews that d-links support is some what useless. I was told they have had a lot of problems with the DIR-625 and I should return it and get the DIR-628. (thank you d-flunk for your more expensive solution)
The nano is beautifully engineered hardware & software; However, there are some flaws:** Cheap Earbuds - the earbuds sound lousy - not even close to Sony MDR-E838's we got years ago with a minidisc portable.** Has only canned equalizer settings to choose from. Haven't found a way to use custom EQ settings from iTunes.** Weight is over spec - advertised as 1.5 oz (42.5 g), actual is 1.75 oz (49.5 g) - not including earbuds.Otherwise it's great - integrates well with iTunes. No problems with scratches or cracks so far.
I have also purchased a new print head after the dreaded 7 flashes.Nothing works. This printer was well taken care of and not used that often. Canon rushed these printers into production with very little if any field testing and reliability testing.Do NOT buy this printer. YOU WILL be sorry.
As others have noted, the quality of this cord is pretty bad especially at the point where it plugs into your laptop. Lasted about 4 months for me and now you have to jiggle it to make it work at all. Look somewhere else for a serviceable cord.
The Giotto's Rocket Blasters work great! I already have the Large AA 1902. Adorama has listed this item as an "Extra-Large"... and it's a whopping $13.95, so thinking there was one larger than my Large blaster, I ordered it. Only to get really Angry when I received a Medium -sized blaster which sells for $10.95 (on the high side).. grrrrrrrrr! And then they had the nerve to email me, wanting me to take photos, and send them to them... Like I've got nothing Better to do!
I too purchased at Fry's Electronics for $60 a Rampage ACD94. The first one worked OK for a whole five days before the display malfunctioned and had to be returned. The second one would not load a CD and too had to be returned. Only after the third try, do I finally have a defect free AM/FM CD/MP3 reciever. So buyers should be aware of poor customer reviews of Audiovox products and reliabily problems with their products.
AMAZON HAS THE BEST PRICE. I realized as soon as i got my laptop I had to have something between it and my skin or anything it sat on. These things get really hot. I didn't want anymore cords hanging so I bought it to try and I love it. My daughter bought me a table at the same time and i never use that.This is great. I've never had my laptop (Toshiba 2 duo) get hot,never shut itself off. When I've been on it a long while I check the temp with my hand and it is just barely warm.The design lets it carry the heat off in two directions. it can't build up in the pad with the opening in the middle. There is an air flow all the time. You can feel the heat coming out of the opening. It does the job, I stuff my mouse in the opening when I am through (stops all that searching, put spare cords in there. it's handsome, I'm going to buy another one for a gift. No problem with fan noise although i hear that the one with a fan (the plastic one) makes no noise either. The price is good and the brand name is reputable. I've used it for several months now and I like it more than I did when it was new. It really works. I check under the laptop and it is never hot. You can feel the draft coming from it taking the heat away. I stay on long enough I build up a lot of heat on my laptop and have no problem getting rid of the heat. It looks good, fits right, stores my mouse, lightweight. I have found nothing wrong with it. I like it a lot.
The speakers on this headset are top notch, you feel as if you're in the action when you play games and you feel as if you're there when you watch movies. However the microphone for this headset is a piece of junk that picks up all the noise around you but not your voice. I recommend you stay away from this headset if you want a good microphone, and get a regular Koss set of headphones.
I have a LaCie 250 gig version, and it died after only a couple of years of moderate use, losing all data. Because the unit was beyond its one year warranty, LaCie would not look at it (even for a fee). Needless to say, I am no longer a customer.
I bought this item several months ago. The MSN adapter that comes with the unit has already broken. This renders many of unit's selling points useless. I read on the internet where the plug breaks often. Poorly made and a replacement antenna is over $100. Not a quality product in my opinion.
Ante todo buenos dias, yo soy Alfredo Colina de Venezuela Caracas, por favor necesito un repuesto para este Tv modelo Sharp LC-46D43U TV y el repuesto que busco es el siguiente. RUNTKA 257 WJZZV ,Dado a que este Tv es muy bueno el tecnico me dijo que deberia cambiar el repuesto ya nombrado y quedaria listo garantizado para seguir trabajando bien.Por favor si alguien conoce quien lo vende denme esa informacion para comprarlo en el exterior por este mismo medio de compras, sin mas atte. Saludos Cordiales.Mi correo es alfcolina@hotmail.com y alfcolina2011@hotmail.com
This Sound Card was a replacement for a similar Sound Card which went bad in a 10-year old Gateway Performance PC. Installation was easy and something I appreciated very much was that the drivers required were included on a CD shipped with the product. Worked straight out of the box with no problems. Sounds great. Good deal.
I have not used this camera, rather the D360L. However, when I upgraded to Windows ME (to take advantage of &quot;My Pictures&quot; and the built-in digital camera stuff), my camera wouldn't work. It wasn't in the driver list, so I contacted Olympus.This was my response (read - &quot;doesn't work - we're not doing anything abount it&quot;)&quot;The newer Olympus digital camera models -- D360L, D400Z, D450Z, D460Z, D490Z, C2000Z, C2020Z, C211Z, C2500L, C3000Z, C3030Z, and the C21 -- are not designed to use twain drivers, plug-ins, or the mini-apps to communicate with the computer. The Olympus Camedia utility software communicates with these camera models to download (copy) your picture files into a folder on your computer harddrive where they can be accessed by any software program that can use jpeg or tiff formatted graphic files. Only the following Olympus digital cameras are twain compliant: D200L, D220L, D300L, D320L, D340L, D340R, D500L, D600L, and D620L. Only the D200L and the D300L can not communicate using Camedia. &quot;
Best price I could find, quick shipping, You might want to buy this camera from a good shop as I suspect my wife and I are but using half of this cameras features as we know very little about cameras. However we are really enjoying this one. We are happy with the photos it takes, the ease of photo storage and the fact we can e-mail photos to family means we end up using this camera much more than the film camera that this camera replaced. Seems well made.
I bought this lens as a cheap lens that I could take with me on trips and not have to worry if it broke. There's nothing worse than going out on an adventure, but feeling as though you can't enjoy it as you should, because your precious $3000 glass is in your gear bag. I'm a wedding photographer, mostly working with L glass, so I have a decent amount of experience with lenses. I also have a good-sized collection of manual focus lenses from the past three decades, most of them "off-brand" or third party like this. Let's start with the pros and cons:PROS- Can take some VERY nice images- 9 blade aperture- Bokeh was surprisingly smooth and pleasant- Well-constructed, doesn't feel cheapCONS- Slow autofocus (not enough to take a star off though)- AF is LOUD.- Suffers from chromatic aberrationI was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the pictures that this lens manages. Given the right lighting, it works decently as a portrait lens due to the smooth bokeh the 9-blade aperture allows. It was a nice lens to bring to the zoo with me, although the slow AF resulted in several missed shots. Compared to some of my older third-party lenses (the Vivitar Series 1 from the 80's for example) this lens has a little less quality optically, but honestly I didn't think there was much difference between this, and Canon's budget zoom in this price range.If you don't own a zoom lens and are just starting out, this is definitely a good choice. It serves a good purpose in my camera bag if I ever need to go out and shoot without worrying about equipment safety, and so I would also recommend it for that purpose. If you're looking for high-quality pictures however, you should be prepared to upgrade to theCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras!
I got these headphones because I was never satisfied with the bass on all my other ear buds. These provided a much fuller sound, especially if you get them fitted in you ear properly. The harder you jam them in your head, the better the sound. They block outside noise reasonably well, good enough airplanes.When wearing them at the gym, I have run the cord under my shirt to keep the cord from bouncing around. Because every time the cords thumps against something, the sound travels directly to your ear via the silicone ear tips.Excellent headphones for the price.
It's just disappointing to see that it costs that much for ONE card. I should've known that before I bought my Compaq Audio Player. I guess I'll just have to store my songs in WMA or AAC formats. So... is the price going down anytime soon? ;)
Don't think of it as a VCR, think of it as a personal broadcast network that only broadcasts the shows you like, only when you want, and without commercials.I've had one since June and it's rendered every other TV in the house obsolete.With TiVo's current $50 off recommendation from existing TiVo owners through November, it's an especially good bargain.
These cards perform very well. I have several 1GB cards as my camera has a 1GB size limitation. I have used Sandisk cards in Compact Flash format as well and never had a problem with any. Highly recommend these cards.
I bought this unit to replace a 21 year old 20" JVC that I paid $435 for that many years ago. No comparison regarding color and clarity/sharpness. It's used in a small TV room so I was happy to get one for this price and happy that this one is a little larger. In future, I will not buy a TV online without viewing it prior to buying.
Replaced a pair of old banged up jacks on my Adcom GFA-545. These are excellent quality. I only wish they came with a small flat wrench to help tighten them up. These are worth the money A++++. Thanks Dayton
This pressure cooker would be just fine except for one major flaw. The bottom of the pot is really thin, which makes for uneven heating & burning on the bottom. I'm returning this item and will spend a few bucks more to get a heavier pot.
Large memory, dependable, well-made. I get over 550 high quality photos on my 7 MP digital camera. A great buy at Amazon!
This is a cheap HDMI cable, and it seems to work fine. I haven't seen any quality issues while using this cable.
This is the First product of its kind that i have seen. This camera is awesome. It takes great photos, and the fact that its waterproof give a whole new meaning to personal photography. Very fun and user friendly camera!
This neck strap seems to be both sturdy and attractive. It keeps my camera close so I don't lose it.
I read all of the reviews at Amazon about this keboard....My wife and I are old computer users and type well....The kebboard is quieter and more comfy than most of them out there....the mouse is nice as well....Grab one, it is like stealing when it comes to keyboards and mice...Priced just right....I would stack it up against "most" anything out there....
I purchased my first one in March for my laptop... perfect for laptops and not TOO MINI in size. Works wonderfully and it matches the laptop.. This Dragonfruit Pink one that I purchased also... is for my desktop and I just love not having the wires... Wired Mice are a thing of the past... :) I love both of my wireless mice... even thinking of getting one for work LOL.
After going back and forth between the 35mm and the 24mm for months doing research on both lenses, I finally decided to go with the 35mm. I already own canon's 24-70 2.8L so actually have both covered anyways. But after looking at the quality of pictures coming from the 35 mm I just couldn't resist. There is also a blog dedicated to the canon 35mm 1.4L which provided some incredible images. I received the lens super fast and couldn't wait to mount it on my 5D mark ll. It will also be useful on my 7D as it will become about a 50mm with the crop factor. Snapped a few test shots in low light conditions and the lens did not disappoint. Planning on really putting this lens to the test when I start working on some more video projects soon. I am aspiring to do more wedding photography as well so I know this lens will be great for indoor ceremonies where flashes are not permitted. I would recommend this lens to anyone looking for a traditional wide angle. The construction is not what you might expect from the L series line of canons but make no mistake, this thing still feels solid.
Really nice. It is small so I have to feed the strap in first then the camera. It JUST fits my d5100 with the kit lens. It is really well made.
I purchased the Garmin C340 to assist me in my job. The device is very easy to use. Take it out of the box, secure it to the windshield, and plug it into your outlet. It is simple to remove so that you can put it in your trunk or take it with you when you are not in your vehicle.Sometimes the GPS directions are inaccurate. If you ignore the speaker's directions, the system recalculates the directions. My husband loves the device. I prefer to use a map and my intuition.Garmin StreetPilot c340 Traffic-Ready Vehicle GPS Navigator
After a month, I ditched my iPod-supplied earphones, which I found to be tinny and incredibly uncomfortable. Upgraded to the v-Moda bass in white over a year ago. The sound is spectacular. Fits the ear great, due to 3 different sizes of ear bud adapters. And they are pretty close to noise-cancelling. Not complete, but good enough to drown out the very loud chatter on the Metro every day. So much noise is cancelled that I can't wear them (safely) for running.I don't know why v-Moda refers to this pair as "bling bling." There is nothing flashy about them.I abused the white earbuds sufficiently (shoved in jean pockets, bottom of briefcase) that they broke. Thankfully, the price is right, so I picked up a pair of the black the next day. Sound is still great, though for some reason, the wires on the black are less supple than the white pair. Still, when you consider the price and sound and compare them to the crap you'll get for $20-30 off the rack at Best Buy -- well, there's really no comparison.
speakerphone is of low quality. Must speak at the top of your voice to be heard, but not with too much bass or you will be inaudible. Not pleasant to speak this way at all. Music sounds great though!
I decided to replace my aging Sony MDR-V6 monitor with the Sennheiser HC-555 . Wow, what a difference. The tonality and clarity is so much defined. The bass just presents itself, it does not overwhelm everything else. Great midrange. I have enjoyed them for several hours at a sitting. The comfort level is superior. I would purchase them again if I needed a second set.
I was always concerned about the spacing between points of such devices. Same happens here, these are too closely spaced and some of the chargers eat up so much space not letting you place more than 3 or 4 devices at a time. Cannot complain too much of this because it is understood clearly from the device and its description and pictures. Other than this, its such an awesome device
I added 1 gb memory (before first use) since I had it on hand. Absolutely no issues or regrets. Would buy again in a heart beat.
Like this product very much, easy to use, only problem is I notice the cds skip easily when player is moved, otherwise I would highly recommend this Sony product. Great product great price
I've bought this drive from Amazon in January 2005. It's hooked up to a laptop in my house that functions as a file server, so the only purpose of that laptop is to accept the files and give me the capability to burn them to the DVD.The drive is a gamble to say the least. It seemed to work well with Sony DVD-R blanks, very few corruptions or errors during the process, but then after I tried Sony DVD+R and bought a whole bundle of Office Depot DVD+R blanks, things got worse.The Roxio software would complain about "Not a valid recordable media" in the drive, even though it was a virgin clean blank from the pack, the exact same pack that just had a workable disk yesterday. Sometimes I would get the "Unspecified error 0x01" roughly 3 hours during the burn process, which is extremely annoying (forgot to mention I hooked it to USB 1.1 port, so it doesn't function at 16x, but that's my fault). Other times it would be another "Transcoding error" and "Unspecified error" with trashed blanks.I'd say I get about 30-35 successful burns with this drive on a 50-disk DVD+R pack. The rest of the blanks have to go in the garbage. Lately I've installed Nero over Roxio software with its "useful" error messages and things seem to run smoother. This would be an okay performance from a no-name cheap Chinese drive purchased in a bin at Fry's, for brand-name Lacie drive the quality of both software and the hardware is quite low.
affordable, good picture quality (not the best, but sufficient for communicating with family and friends), works well with Skype, easy to install and use. just remember to focus the lens.
I had this printer for a while (2+ years), and it has been expensive to use. The Ink cartridges need to be replaced too often.Recently I purchased a new laptop with Vista. I downloaded the new software, but when I tried to scan, it doesn't work. going to HP's website, it basically says, use Microsoft's scanning software; which still doesn't work. Since my move to Vista, an additional problem to deal with is the printer occassionally (once / week) becoming unavailabe,and the only solution is to uninstall ALL HP printer software and do a new install. This is not fun when you're on deadline!Lastly, their support is terrible. Their web site is geared toward sales and not helping you after you've purchased their printer. How arrogant! I sent in an email to try to get help, and they didn't respond for 5 days! Not acceptable.I strongly suggest you NOT buy this printer.
The receiving extension unit worked for 5 minutes and then the indicator light went out. The unit failed. Customer service had me do some tests and agreed that it no longer functioned. The product was made by Philips who said a replacement unit is no longer available but they would issue a refund.
I own the Silver version for the last 3-4 years, no problems yet.Even with our power outages (never announced, just surprised by the power company) for a day, the titles still come on the screen. But, I have had titles disappear for no reason, or titles duplicate themself. I just turn off the power, wait a minute, then power back up, and voila! there they are! Sony needs to do a little more homework on these. But hope springs eternal.I noticed the SONY DVD's will automatically populate the information, all others no. (what a coincidence!) To eliminate days of entering data, it's best when purchasing a new movie, do it then, do it once and you're done. If it doesn't provide a pic for you, use the "Scene Selection" option on the DVD, play that scene until you find your 'iconic' picture Then freeze/pause the scene, then select the appropriate button on the remote to save the pic to the screen's folder. The auto pics are very clear, the manual ones, a bit grainy so pick something that's fairly large.The Explorer does populate the screen very very slowly. I've found that when scrolling thru the list, stop and let it fill the screen with the 5-6 images (we have a large screen) and then hold the scroll button down for a few seconds and you'll learn how long to hold it so that another screen-full of images appears. It seems faster than one by one for all 400.Or, 'sort' the list alphabetically or by Genre, that helps cut down time.Since there aren't many choices out there right now. Who knows, the way technology is advancing, in a few years, maybe we won't even need these?I still like it compared to mountains of DVD's in the living room but haven't had a tragedy such as scratched DVD's.That happened on my mega CD changer, but that's another SONY story.
I purchased this switch to replace an existing 5+ year old switch in place in an office network. I needed a basic switch to allow for expanision, and this one performs quite well. Not too many bells and whistles, but it does its job. That's all I ask.
I bought TH-42PZ700U in 2008. Got the "Seven Blinking Lights of Death" in August 2011. The TV was fabulous while it lasted. . . but did not last nearly as long as it should have for the cost. The picture was great, but my favorite part was the side firing speakers that no one seems to do anymore. They all want to sell you surround systems to make up for the poorly designed bottom speakers found in most sets today. Now onto the dillema of repair or replace. . .
Simple and works. I used it on my 2007 Accord and everything fit perfectly.
A nice (and economical) alternative to flash memory, especially if you need more than 8GB. This USB-powered drive works fine on both my Dell and IBM Thinkpad Laptops. Both XP and Vista recognize and install drivers for this device without any trouble. Also, I've noticed that this drive seems to write data at a rate about 3 times faster than my USB-2 flash drive (copied 50MB in photos in 4 seconds; the flash drive took about 13 seconds). I haven't confirmed or compared any tech. spec's, this is just what I observed. Lastly, although this drive is larger than a flash drive, it is only slightly larger than a credit card with a depth of about 3/4" in., easily fitting into a shirt pocket. I've only owned this drive for about a month, obviously too early to discuss long-term reliability.
I bought this cable to be able to move my printer off my desk. It works great!
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
Very good headphones for personal use even in a room with other things going on. I have been able to use them while my wife is watching TV and there are no complaints either way. Solid sound quality.
It was delivered incredibly fast. Have two 77mm FX lens but a DX camera so this adapter allows me to take my expensive 72mm filters and move them to my new 77mmm Sigma 50mm prime. Great fix.
I purchased this screen early last year for use in our "family room". It is a multipurpose room, so for movie nights, we needed something that could easily be put up, then taken down and stored out of sight. For our purposes, it works great. I wish I had room for a larger screen, but with the roof angle and other items in the room, it is about as big as we can go.So far we have not run into any sags or waves in the screen at the edges, but it does move a bit during movies if we have the overhead fan turned up too high.It gives a great bright picture. We are using it with a Viewsonic Pro 8100 front projector running 1080p and at an 8' viewing distance.
A great product. The interface and display are much better than the earlier models. Easy to use and sounds great.
I had high hopes for this camera. I have had around 15 digital cameras. It looked like this would be the one to give both good quality stills and video. The stills were far below average quality. Colors were far too saturated and dark. Exposure was seldom correct. the flash will not go off at less than 24 inches. I was not able to get a usable picture of my computer's mouse because of this flash problem. I was able to get my money back. Kodak should never have released this model.
Once I found a plug that fit my device, this AC adapter worked fine. The problem is that none of the six plugs shipped with the device fit my portable cd player. One of them fit in the jack in my player, but the plug was too long so it didn't seat properly and the cd player would not turn on. Fortunately I already had another universal AC adapter (with no compatible voltage setting, hence me buying another universal AC adapter) with an appropriately sized plug, so I simply took that plug and used it with this device.So, a word of caution to those contemplating buying this device: Unless you're sure that the plugs provided with it will work with your equipment, you might want to look for this or another compatible universal AC adapter in person where you can try it out before buying it. Had I not had an appropriate plug from another source, I would have been out my purchase price plus shipping costs since the marketplace seller from which I bought this would have not refunded my original shipping cost and would have charged me a 15% restocking fee, not to mention the cost of postage involved in returning the product. (Quite honestly, given the low price of this device, I would have just kept it even if I couldn't get it to work since it wouldn't have been worth my while to return it for a net return of a dollar or two.)
AS ADVERTISED. ONE CAVEAT, WHEN BREAKING THE SEAL OF THE MAGENTA CARTRIDGE, INK SPURTED OUT AND IF I HAD NOT BEEN HOLDING IT OVER SOME UNIMPORTANT PAPERS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHE. IF IT HAD GONE ON CARPET I WOULD HAVE BEEN EXTRAORDINARILY UPSET. AS IT WAS MY FINGERS RECOVERED IN TWO TO THREE DAYS AND THE PAPERS WERE DISCARDED. THIS EXPERIENCE HAS ALTERED FOR EVER THE CARE I TAKE WHEN BREAKING THE SEAL ON ALL INK CARTRIDGES. I SUSPECT THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN AN AIR BUBBLE PACKED AND SEALED IN THE CARTRIDGE AT EITHER A LOWER ALTITUDE AND/OR LOWER TEMPERATURE THAN WHEN I OPENED IT. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!
I received my remote yesterday and started playing with it immediately. I could not believe how small the remote was and it came with batteries! The feature I like most is the 2-second timer. Since my Rebel XT only has a 10-second timer, this will come in handy. It also has a bulb mode setting which I will most likely use at some point. This is a great Canon product and for the price...it is worth it.
Unlike other users, I had no problem with the location of the on/off switch. The curling iron heats up very quickly and the curls in my hair lasted all day. The only complaint I have is that the screws on both sides of the clamp are rather prominent, and my hair tends to get caught in it. Otherwise, this curling iron met my expectations!
This car kit took me about 10 minutes to install. Works great. This purchase was an upgrade from an earlier model. Works much better than the old XM car kit.
I bought this speaker system to replace my Boston speakers that came with my computer. The first set had to be returned because the right channel wasn't working. The new set seems to work alright though I've noticed a little wear and tear in the subwoofer cone. You could actually leave the subwoofer control turned all the way down and you will still have powerful bass. This doesn't drown out the treble which can be heard reasonably well, but there is no way to increase it. Still the reviews of these speakers were better than the others I've read. If your using a cheap pair of speakers which hardly deliver any sound at all, this set is a good upgrade.
You know when you buy a watch or a new cell phone and it comes with a cheap piece of plastic overlaying the screen to protect it in shipping? Well, this is basically the same thing - the difference being that the factory screen overlay is applied in a dust free environment by a machine designed to do it, whereas you will be trying to apply this with your fingers in a room in your house or apartment. Best bet: if you want a piece of plastic on your screen, leave the factory one on.
This is the first HD-Video Camara that I have owned, and I love it. I have had it for about 24 hours now, and altho there has not really been to much to record it looks amazing. I got it at my local Best Buy and the lady who sold it to me said that it had been on the shelf for no more than thirty miniuts. When I first opeaned it I took it out side and shot some video of the garden. It looks great, the colors are so much more vibrent. The greens from the foleige look real on the tv. Another thing that is great about the camara is the touch screen. The coolest feature with that that I have found so far is the touch focuse. This allows you to turn off the auto focus and tuch on the screen where you want the cammara to focus. So far the only thing that I am not happy with is the battery(what a suprise)because it neither lasts long nor are old sony battires compatable. Altho Im not intrested at the moment they have some very cool acessories, like the underwater housing, and both telephoto and wideshoot lenses. I got this cammara because my family and I are going on safari in Africa so I am very exicted to use it there. I would recomend this camara to anyone who is eaither looking for the lates in tecnoligy or just a great camara.
Polarizing filters are used to eliminate glare on non-metallic surfaces like glass or water. They can also be used to increase the contrast and color saturation of your image. I use my polarizer not only to eliminate glare, but also to make skies a nice shade of blue or to get some "pop" out of clouds.There are so many options to consider when purchasing the Polarizing filter for your needs. For instance, linear vs. circular, film or digital versions, or quality vs. price.If you are making use of a TTL or auto-focusing system, Circular Polarizers are designed to work with those features. Linear Polarizers has their uses, but they are manufactured differently and may not work. Unless you are certain, just get a Circular Polarizing filter.There are some digital circular polarizers on the market. I am not sure what makes a cir-pl lens better for digital as opposed to film. I use a Canon 20D Digital SLR and see no problems caused by using a supposed non-digital filter on a digital camera.Most of the time, when it comes to filters; you get what you pay for. Does that mean you need an expensive polarizer? Of course not, just be sure to get the right filter for your needs. What ever polarizing filter you get, make sure it is color neutral to prevent unwanted tinting. Spending more on a color balanced filter will save time in post. If you need multiple filter sizes, consider saving money by using step down rings.Currently I use the Hoya Pro1 filters, as the Canon polarizing filters I previously owned were without question bulkier and heavier. The weight might not seem like much, but when you stick all your items in a backpack all the extra bits of weight add up quickly. I can spend a good amount of time with my equipment on my back so this is a big concern for me. When it came down to the images, at times I would see a browning tint on my photos. The tint is easy to clean up in Photoshop CS2, but I don't see that problem with the Hoya Pro1 filter.Overall, I would recommend against the Canon polarizing filters. I originally thought, "it is Canon, it must be quality." Since then I have replaced all my Canon filters. This filter works, but comes at a cost of disadvantages to other similarly priced filters.PROS:Can be used for film or digital camerasEliminates internal reflections and ghostingCONS:Bulky and heavyNot neutral color balanced
I found these Sony headphones five or six years ago at a local store and fell in love. Before I was an avid Amazon-er, I had trouble finding them online or in the store (partly because I didn't keep the packaging and had no idea what the model was). I had to throw out my most recent pair (no fault of the product, my little brother put them in the toilet as a joke :-( oh well) and decided to stock up this time in case they stop making them.For my ears, these fit perfectly. I've had my friends try them after raving about how much I loved them and, to be honest, it was a mixed bag on who they fit well. Unless you're going with over the ear headphones, you're always going to run into size issues. I find these much more comfortable than regular earbuds.For first time users, you may be confused how to put them on. Thread the top of your ear between the upper arm of the headphone and the earbud, then push the earbud into your ear.They stay in, with no problem, even when running or at the gym.I would recommend these to anybody who is looking for a good pair of low cost headphones.
I had purchased this product with Amazon, found very compitative price. I had burn lot of my MP3 songs, played in different player didn't notice any issues with this media. Thanks Amazon for bringing this product.
I recently purchased this speaker station. It's very easy to use. It requires two AAA batteries or uses a USB cable to connect to your computer. THe sound quality is best when you turn up the volume on your player, not on the speakers.My only issue is the power sources. I would like either a rechargeable battery included or a AC/DC plug so I can plug it into a wall outlet instead of my laptop.
great value. i bought it before thanksgiving and paid less than the stores had it on black friday. no tax or shipping. a great surprise for my daughter.
Yes! For the price of a pack of gum you too can have a faulty hdmi cord in only two business days! This is the second time i bought this cord, it only lasted a week both times. I would advise future buyers to look at other hdmi cables before you waste the dollar(plus 4-$5.00 shipping?) on this one; you will be disappointed.
I bought this kit for my Kodak DC290 and it's definitely worth the money. The only disappointing thing is that, when using the flash with the Wide-angle there tends to be a shadow in the lower left corner of the picture. Apparently, the position of the flash on the DC290 and the length the lens adapter + lens causes this.
I found HDMI cables for $15 up. Then I found this one. Simply put, it works. The signal is great, both video and audio. Plenty long enough to reach where I need it to reach without so much extra that has to be tucked somewhere. I was happy with the price; now I am happy with the product. You won't be disappointed.
I didn't think the product was worth the price. I have used this before and it worked perfect but this time the black cardboard didn't release in either pack and the 1st picture of each was ruined so therefore instead of getting 20 pictures only 18 were ok.This certainly was not worth the money if you don't get all the pictures.
These headphones fit perfectly on my 14 month old. They were perfect. Good flexibility, snug fit, and look great too!
We doubled our HP laptops RAM but it is still slow, probably because it is a bit old at the point. It was described well and fit perfectly. The price is excellent, did a great deal of research before settling on this purchase.
lens works great for the money i would recomend to anyone who are just started to explore the world of photography
Long cable at a cheap price. I can put my webcam anywhere now.
Plugged right into the ECU and I was able to use my programs to map it out how I wanted it using this sweet adapter.
This was a routine ink cartridge order, and I have not yet installed the cartridge.
I compared about 15 mice at a local Staples to find the best combo of comfort, available buttons, and price. The winner at $20 was the Logitech MX310. After bringing it home, I installed the Logitech Mouseware software on my new IBM Thinkpad T60p, and it crashed. Nothing changed when I downloaded the latest Mouseware from Logitech's site. In fact, now my laptop will not shut down normally -- it emits a series of system beeps, and I have to hold down the power button to shut it down. I suspect it's a conflict between the Logitech mouse driver and the built-in IBM Trackpad driver, but who knows. Even after completely uninstalling Mouseware, I have the same beeping problem. I then tried to go back to a previous system restore point, but it fails because I can't restart the machine (the beeping problem). Extensive googling didn't turn up any solutions. I may have to reformat my hard drive to fix this problem. I can't remember the last time a mouse installation gave me such problems!
I have one of these and it worked fine with W/2000. But I was quite unable to find an XP driver for it. General advice: Never try and use a pre-XP driver on XP. You can blue-screen yourself on startup.
It only took 150 also shots for the first battery. They shipped a new one, but it seems to get half indicator on my camera after 100 shots.
The high reviews led me too choose these over more expensive models, but don't think you're going to get good quality binoculars for less than $100!Pros:Lightweight, and fairly rugged.Bright image, with good color.Good clarity, although the edges have a lot of distortionWide field-of-viewTripod mountCons:Not serviceable. As with most cheap binoculars, there is no way to adjust the prisms, so if the lenses gets out of alignment (e.g. it gets dropped), you will get a double image, and there is no easy way to fix it.
Just got my keyboard yesterday. So this review is really more of a first impression.The keyboard feels great when you are typing. There are two problems however with this keyboard and they are pretty darn annoying, one more than the other.(1) The most annoying problem with the keyboard is the sticky clackety space bar. I hope that I will get used to the space bar or my co-workers get used to the constant clackey noise coming from my cubicle on Monday.(2) For someone who is a touch typist, they will have to go through some unlearning to press 6. The number 6 should be pressed with the right index finger and not the left index finger while touch typing. This keyboard forces a touch typist like myself to use the left index finger to press 6. Pretty annoying stuff if you happen to use multiple keyboards in a typical working day and need to keep switching.There are some great plus points as well.The curve and reverse slope seems perfect for me. The software to pull up your bookmarks for web sites or folders with a key press is good too.Hopefully Microsoft is listening and can come out with fixes and an improved keyboard (or as Microsoft would call it Keyboard 2.0)
This is my first cordless mouse for my laptop and I am very satisfied. All I had to do was put in a battery, plug it into my laptop and it was ready to go. It has a great response time (almost zero lag)and fits my hand even though it is small. I definately recommend this product.
Great kit, help's you out with the complete wiring and connection of your amp.Only problem was with the Sub-woofer, no pamphlet and remote wire for sub-woofer.
Actually, I have the next bigger model DMR-HS2, and have had it for several months now and love it love it love it. I think the main difference between these models is the larger hard drive in the E80HS and the JPEG capability of my model. Anyway, I wanted to respond to the person who was not sure if they liked theirs because of copyright scheme, power failure warning, etc. First of all, yes, of course for DVD your are going to be up against copyright protection enforcement with DVD burners so this should not have surprised you. (I have not had any problem recording movies from cable or regular TV at all so far.) Secondly, don't worry about the power failure warning. I have had several power failures at home in my presence, and there were probably more than I know, ad I have yet to lose anything that was already recorded on the hard disk. Cannot ask much more than that from electronics. Also, I have played the DVDs that I have burned on several different players and they have worked about 90% of the time so far. (I have burned about 175 DVDs so far with my DMR-HS2 and a lot of that is condensed material from the hard drive where I have removed commercials, etc.) Here are two different things I like to do before going to bed: scenario 1. set the timer to record something in the morning (and it is nice that you can set the time while something is recording without interrupting it). Then when you are finished recording what is on right now, then set the unit to burn stuff from you hard drive that you have edited to a DVD-R, and go to bed. 2 hrs after the unit finishes burning your DVD it will auto shut off from inactivity. Then in the am it will fire back up and start recording your am show. Pretty neat! Scenario 2 - Here is another (one that I am doing tonight actually): set the unit to record on L3 where your cable box is tuned to a movie channel and have it record right to DVD-R (since there are no commercials) using FR speed (optimum for time selected), then set the timer to record on another channel now or some other time (could be regular broadcast) to the hard disk. It will switch from DV, L1, L2 or L3 on its own. (Of course with a cable box, I am using a splitter on the coax cable at the wall so that I can route what is coming in on L1 around and bypassing the cable box, whereas L3 comes right from the cable box's RCA outputs.) Can't wait to upgrade my TV - although my current Sony looks great with the output from this thing. I usually record on SP, XP and mostly FR (variable) speeds. Also archive a lot from VHS - works great. A real solid piece of electronics!
I'm fairly new to the CB world. I've been using a handheld up till now. I've been using the handheld to communicate with other contractors on the job site and found it useful on the highway to avoid traffic jams and speed traps. But my range was very limited on the highway and I was lucky to pick up 1 or 2 conversations. With the new radio, I can't get the thing to shut up picking up multiple conversations over multiple channels. I purchased it with a Wilson Little Wil and an Astatic SWR meter; Also great products by the way. Bottom line, the radio works great, it's higher quality than I expected, the small size was great for staying out of the way in my Tundra and it's great piece of mind.
I used this kit to install a radio on a Ford Escape that had a double-height CD player/radio. I took out the radio, put in this kit in its place and the new radio install was a snap!
Lensboard for the 45a are becoming somewhat harder to find and this is a great one for the money! Its got a nice, heavy duty feel just like the originals and fits snug and tightly in my 45A. Lens barrel fits snug as does the locking ring, If your looking for this kind of board look no further. Adorama has the best deal and the quality is better than the Chinese remakes. Go for it, your 45 will thank you.
Straight to the point..1.Insert the battery and the USB port and you are already loving your mouse.2. Does not interfere with laptop's touchpad (HP in my case)3. Install the software if you need to use all the buttons.4. Installation was easy and again does not interfere with the settings of the touchpad.5. Once installed you can do all the good stuff..(check site for details). One of my main reasons for getting this mouse was to use the Flip 3D function of Vista. The mouse does it very well. You can configure any button on the mouse to do any function, including the 3D thing.6. Ability to custom assign any keyboard combination.7. Good to hold..yada yada yada...8. "Almost" because I think the Zoom buttons could have been smoother...
This fit my ihome clock radio perfectly. The dock adapter was a perfect match and should work with any iPod/iPhone standard dock. This is the only adapter I've found that comes with the brace to support the back of the phone. It can be used without it as well, such as in a car dock, so this is very versatile. The best thing about this brace is that it also allows me to use my iPad 2 on my docks! I've also tested this with an otter box defender case on the iPhone 4 and it works fine. There aren't many cases larger than that. I just bought another one for my other speaker dock. Top quality product!Update: For Lifeproof cases, this does work with the Radtech dock extender. The downside is that you have to use both the sendstation and radtech together, in line, so it's tall enough to clear the Lifeproof's bottom door. It's stable enough, just a bit tall. But much more stable with the sendstation brace than just with the radtech extender alone. It works best with the largest rubber back brace grommet on the sendstation. I read that the radtech breaks sometimes when used alone because it's the only thing holding up the phone. The addition of the sendstation to the radtech should alleviate this.So if you have a Lifeproof case, but this and the radtech if you want the most stable dock solution.
Didn't work right from the beginning :( thankful I bought it from Amazon, they refund the money right away, and paid for return shipping :)
I love my etymotic earphones because they stay in, block out extraneous noise and make your iTunes sound about as good as you can get them too.
I get about 80% of the battery life of my Canon battery. I have recharged this battery multiple times and have not yet seen any decrease in the battery life. For the money, I am happy having bought two for only a fraction of the price of the Canon battery.
Purchased for my daughter as an upgrade to her I-pod. She likes the Zune much better. I prefer it, also, because of its greater capacity and more reasonable maximum volume when used with ear buds.
I purchased this kit because I'm tired of having to buy a separate cable for every gadget i buy. I needed this one to connect my new printer to my laptop, although the plastic part of the male head of this kit was way too wide for my printer so i had to cut the sides with a knife.. There is supposed to be some standard to it but well.. Other than that it's a great compact kit and comes with a pouch (i have just seen even more compact ones out there that have retractable cables.. just so that you know)
I purchased this product because I have 2 computers and I wanted to have one set of monitors and keyboard/mouse. My monitors have a USB link that allows you to plug in my keyboard and mouse to the monitor and the monitor plugs into the computer. I run a USB cable from each computer and plug it into this switch. I use the digital input on my monitor for one computer and the analog input for my other computer. This allows me to click a few buttons and switch computers very easily, all for around $20. My IT department was looking at some switch thing that cost around $300. I will take this solution any day.
Only consern that I have is why this item comes with only 5 year warranty on all attached equipment?
Very accurate maps, and very easy to use. There are a few features that are missing that I'd like, such as the ability to search POI's by name, or the ability to input lat/long coordinates, but those are trivial.The screen is easy to read, the voice isn't annoying. The ability to play MP3's is nice, and it has a decent quality FM transmitter in it, too.Highly recommended for a good value pick.
Direct replacement. Took old one out and put new one in and it works great in heavy usage.
I remember when these came out years ago. I did not buy one then and found this one online for a reasonable price. Works great for an older GPS. It took awhile, but I was also able to find the green neoprene case that it originally shipped with. I would buy this item again.
I recently had the power supply in my Antec Sonata II case die. While I could buy an exact replacement (Antec SmartPower 450) I decided to risk buying a newer power supply (Antec BP500U)Antec BP500U ATX 12V 500W Power Supply. This power supply delivered more power 500W versus 450W and was quite a bit cheaper at $39 versus more than $100 for the older power supply. Installing the new supply was easy because the newer part was slightly shorter in depth than the orginal part. The mounting screw positions were exactly the same so the new power supply fits perfectly top-to-bottom and side-to-side with the depth just a bit shorter maybe 1/2 to 1 inch. My computer has been working great so eventhough this is a "basic" power supply it works well with my older 3.4 GHz Pentium 4 motherboard. I highly recommend this product for those of you who need to repair or upgrade your older Pentium 4 motherboards. My only wish is that my Antec Sonata II case had just come with this supply (neglecting the fact that time travel would have been involved!).
Got this for god child's first computer. She three and does quite well. I was hoping it would be smaller. We have a laptop mouse that works better but is not as cute. Knew it had two buttons, would have preferred just one for left clicks. If your child has fairly large hands, this mouse could work well. Amazon's shipping was great as always.
This camera is amazing. Long lasting battery, Gorgeous pictures, easy to use, large review screen, several picture modes (which really work, Especially the "Beach" mode), Great Zoom, easy to hold, the face detection really works too. One feature I didn't know about until I had the camera was the zoom capabilities it has for pictures already taken. You can zoom on a picture just taken, with crisp imaging.If you want a point-and-shoot camera the Canon PowerShot Elph is the way to go!
Intel Celeron D processor 335 (2.8 GHz)256KB L2 Cache533MHz FSB256MB of PC2700 Dual Channel DDR SDRAM (expandable to 2GB)Intel Extreme Graphics 2 with 64MB of shared DDR memory (memory is taken from the main system)AC '97 Audio80GB HDDCD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive - (write speeds) up to 48x CD-R & 32x CD-RWCD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive - (read speeds) up to 16x DVD-ROM & 48x CD-ROM56k v.90 Fax ModemPorts - 10/100 Ethernet, 6 USB 2.0 (2 front / 4 back), 1 VGA, 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, & 2 PS/2 (keyboard & mouse)Slots - 3 PCI (2 available)Bays - 4 3.5" (3 available) & 2 5.25" (1 available)Ok, looking at those, unless you know a lot about computers, you probably have no clue what any of this means.Intel Celeron D processor 335 (2.8 GHz)A processor demands on speed and workness of programs. If you are a big gamer, the T3882 may not be very good for you. However, if you are using this to just surf the web, burn CDs, use Microsoft Word, etc., then this computer is perfect.256KB L2 CacheI honestly have no clue.533MHz FSBThis is good. The processor speed is fast, so this should open a program in a matter of 3 seconds. This is excellent for impatient people.256MB of PC2700 Dual Channel DDR SDRAM (expandable to 2GB)I would expand the memory. This could make programs run slower if you are using more than 5 programs at a time, which could easily freeze your computer.Intel Extreme Graphics 2 with 64MB of shared DDR memory (memory is taken from the main system)This is probably the biggest positive of the computer. This means you have an excellent screen at all times. Games will look more real, and programs will look more stand-out.AC '97 AudioThis is very good. The audio (using the supplied eMachines speakers) is very great sounding, featuring big bass and clear treble.80GB HDDThis is excellent. For this, you can store thousands of files.CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive - (write speeds) up to 48x CD-R & 32x CD-RWCD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive - (read speeds) up to 16x DVD-ROM & 48x CD-ROMThis is excellent. Though you cannot burn DVDs, you can watch them with PowerDVD (installed on all systems). You can make complications, and listen to music on the drive. All in all, if you enjoy entertainment, this computer is excellent.56k v.90 Fax ModemIf you use a telephone line for your internet, you can use it on this computer.Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 6 USB 2.0 (2 front / 4 back), 1 VGA, 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, & 2 PS/2 (keyboard & mouse)If you have a DSL or broadband connection, the T3882 has an ethernet cable line installed as well. The T3882 also features a mouse, and a multimedia keyboard (very nicely made keyboard, with easy access to Internet Explorer "the internet").Slots - 3 PCI (2 available)Bays - 4 3.5" (3 available) & 2 5.25" (1 available)More connections for optional hardware.Also, one moe thing, I purchased the bundle pack with the monitor included. The item at amazon.com is not the bundle pack, but the bundle (featuring the eView monitor) can be found at Best Buy and CompUSA. The monitor is very nice. Though it is a CRT monitor (with a big back), it is a flat screen monitor, which is great for games and movies.Overall, the T3882 isn't the fastest computer, it is a very nice computer with tons of features anyone can enjoy. Recommended.
Ok, I believe you guys will find many reviews here talking about "it doesn't work" or something like that. Tell you what, that's because those guys are using this stuff in the completely wrong way! The first thing you should keep in mind is, that this liquid consists of ultra-fine polishing material, so it works on super tiny scratches only, and thus if you can "see" the scratch as a "scratch", then obviously the scratch is already too big to be handled by iDrops, and you'll never remove it even after spending years polishing it.So the correct method is this. Let's say you're dealing with LCD screens, which is very sensitive with scratches. First you need to use some very-fine sandpaper (at least 3000 pt, better use 6000 pt) to polish the screen so that no "scratch" is left, only some blurry stuff is left on the screen. And then you use iDrops to handle those blurry stuff. By doing so I guarantee that your screen will be as good as new, except for probably a slight dent caused by polishing. But you know, that's the necessary price for removing a scratch.In short, this product does work, and the price is also quite reasonable.
I heard about this unit from a Home Theater newsletter of all places. The reviewer just had to share this item with those of us concerned about the quality of sound.While it does not produce the sound that can be had from a good pair of separate PC speakers, it also does not take up the space nor the wiring menagerie either.That said, the sound is actually quite nice when you are in its 'zone' of listening. The bass is really surprisingly rich considering that the center bass diaphragm is only 5"x1" in size.I can carry it easily with my PowerBook and only need to plug in a single USB cable to power it and feed it stereo sound. In iTunes I set the Equalizer tool to use the "Loudness" setting to get what I consider the best sound from it (some really low bass will distort so I drop the lowest equalizer slide switch about 4dB).By the way, it also amplifies cell phones, portable DVD players and the like via the supplied power cable and 1/8th inch jack.
Excellent performance and functionality! Set-up is quick and easy and the pre-amp sounds great. Even handles record scuffage better than other turntables at this price. I went through two exchanges at a retailer on a low-end Sony turntable before I ordered this Pioneer unit through Amazon, and I highly recommend this turntable.
I have been in the Wedding Video Industry for over 23 years now. We only have bought Bescor batteries & lights for my studio. They are simply the best for design, power & lasting.We have turned many other studios on to these guys as you won't be sorry for purchasing their products!!
Not a whole lot to say. Put it in my jeep and it powers my Zune80 perfectly. No issues with it yet.
Pros:-Very good sound-Stay on your ears - won't fall off even when running or working out-Very comfortable (at least for me)Cons:-As others have commented, the cord for the earphones wear out. This is my 3rd pair in about 2 years, and I use electrical tape once the wire is actually exposed. I would possibly upgrade to Etymotic or Shure, but I'd be afraid that the same thing would happen at two to three times the cost.
I've had good luck with Viking products and I'm not, in the slightest, let down by this one. I wanted my computer to process images and information a little faster; this did the job very well.
The item is poorly made in that it has skew problems at the head of tapes, and has been experiencing head clogs much more frequently than my other vcrs. It was brand new when I received it so it must have beenmanufactured poorly. It is also at least half the physical weight of my other vcrs (which are also not very old)which is usually an indication of flimsy materials used (plastic instead of metal.)
I bought this unit the day after Christmas. I have since spent many hours in front of it. Besides playing almost every format of disc known, it is firmware upgradable, so it will likely keep pace with new formats as they become available. One reviewer said that it was not user-friendly. Do not confuse a great degree of user-selectable preferences as being complicated. Novice users can play it right out of the box, but power users will find it ultimately enjoyable. Plus, with Progressive Scan, I will be able to use this player even after I upgrade to a digital TV! And the price speaks for itself. APEX is breaking new ground by offering high end products at K-Mart prices. Keep up the good work!
Okay, sure, this product currently offers free Super-Saver shipping. But please listen why it's worth going out of your way to get a far better-performing product, which is also far more environmentally friendly.If in the market for this battery, try to find a Rayovac Co101p2 battery pack. The Rayovac's Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), so it's not toxic waste when spent. This one is toxic Nickel Cadmium (NiCd). The Rayovac has a (real) capacity of 1300 mAH (MilliAmp Hours), the highest I know of for this type battery pack. This generic one is rated at 650 mAH (.65 amp-hours), and that will degrade quicker than NiMH, and will have a shorter overall life. Plus, the Rayovac is around the same price, excluding the temptation for Super Saver Shipping. I wish Amazon sold the Rayovac, but they currently don't, so one must look elsewhere--I found mine locally at Fry's Electronics, but they can be had online too. Possibly becoming harder to find.Please see myfull review of the genuine (but toxic) Panasonic replacement, vs the (superior) Rayovac Co101p2.Some phone & recharging tips:- Try to run down the battery as much as possible before recharging. This will keep the capacity high (true for both NiCd and NiMH). If you only ever talk for 20 minutes and then recharge it, at some point the battery will only last for 20 minutes (worse with Ni-Cads). Full drains prevent this.- When the battery runs out of charge, or if it is very low, charge right away. It's better to store these batteries charged, than drained.- Slower charging is easier on the battery, not that you have a choice. Most phones charge very slowly.- When the charge is complete, remove the phone from its base/charger. The chargers are dumb, and continue charging, and overcharging will slowly damage the battery. If you go on vacation, take your phone off the charger (ideally after fully charging).- It can help to buy 2 phones of the same type and switch out handsets, or one phone with multiple handsets, to fully drain handset batteries. Having a speakerphone built-into the base can sometimes help while swapping handsets.- Almost all tools and personal hygeine devices with integrated or proprietary battery packs use toxic NiCd batteries. It is illegal and unhealthy to throw those batteries away. Someday soon, NiCd batteries will not be made or sold in the US, voluntarily or not. They're already being banned in Europe. Good riddance anyway; they're barely cheaper, and inferior in every other way.- All rechargeable batteries (NiCd or not) can and should be recycled. It's free, just drop them off at a real electronics store like Radio Shack or Fry's Electronics.- If you have a dead rechargeable device, and you can't get the battery out (like a shaver or electric toothbrush), you can usually just drop off the whole part.- Even well cared-for batteries will eventually die, whether used or not. But how you treat them makes a huge difference.- Other types of batteries are the opposite of NiCd and NiMH, in that it is best to drain them as little as possible, and recharge frequently. Those include lithium-based batteries (cellphones and MP3 players) and lead-acid (car batteries). Lead-acid batteries can be dropped off for free recycling at any auto parts store, and lithiums can be dropped off anywhere you could drop off NiCd's.
That's it! It works as advertised. Easy to install and use. It does what it's supposed to do.
I picked this up the other day and it is amazing. It is extremely quiet compared to my last drive. Installed without a hitch using the included software and SATA cable (it also came with a SATA power adapter but my power supply already has two). I did have to use a serial ATA I/O card as my motherboard does not natively support SATA but it was well worth it. I would have also hoped to take advantage of this drive's NCQ technology but my hardware setup does not have this ability. The size reduction of the SATA cable as compared to Ultra ATA 100/133 is staggering and has increased the airflow and cooling inside my case. This is a great drive for anyone looking to upgrade or just add storage.
This keyboard is great when you need to type in an environment and not make any noise (or at a very reduced level.).For example, if you're recording a research interview and taking notes at the same time, this keyboard is an ideal way to do that so that the sound of your typing isn't recorded on the audio. The glow version works well if you're in a darkened environment that needs reduced keyboard sound.It's VERY flexible and can be rolled up and stored easily in any bag you're carrying.It's also good in environments where liquids are going to be an issue.It's obviously not as good as a desktop keyboard or the keyboard on your lap top, but it DOESN'T make any key noise which in certain circumstances is VERY important.
This gem is a dandy .... I never had a camera before so i was real green to this camera business. After getting it here on amazon and reading the book. It was easy to use, so the pics are great but i'm new too
This product was unable to detect movement more than 6 feet away. This made the product completely useless for sensing someone at my front door.
I have only had the wireless router for 3 months now and had not had a problem with it.. the speed is fast... make sure that you do go out and get the update firmware. I noticed that right off the bat that is seem to perform better than without.. This router is a plug and play just by running the disc that comes with it. You just need to make sure that your software firwall is not blocking the ports that you need to access when setting up. The one thing that I think is nice is the advanced features for when you want to do video streaming, mp3 to wireless speakers in the house and if you decide use a media extender the DIR-655 will be able to support it. The downside it does not come with written manual you have to get it from the installation disc. I would recommend going out and purchasing... This router is backward compatible to B,G wireless cards.. I do not know if I will go and buy a PCI N card for my laptop as of yet. I did three months of research on this router before I bought it and I am glad I did.
I put off buying this keyboard for a long time because of cost, but now that I purchased it... what a difference. It is so convenient, comfortable, and reliable that I just have to elaborate.For one thing, the keys are very good feeling. You know how sometimes keyboard's keys feel too heavy or too light... well these feel perfect. I have yet to have any difficulty whatsoever with typing a stroke and not having it register, and they keys are depressed so comfortably that it feels like my fingers are gliding as I type. Additionally, the wrist rest is very comfortable, though admittedly my Vaio keyboard was nice as well.The mouse is beyond convenient. I can get it off my desk when I am typing, yet pull it out for precision when I am working with photoshop, premiere, or you name it. I don't understand why it constantly blinks... but so far this has not affected my batteries, so who am I to judge. Also, it has 4 keys that work very well for a right handed person. I would have to say that it would be very uncomfortable for a lefty however.Additionally, there are a number of hot keys that I don't really use... but when I tested them worked very well. I especially like the remote control of my CD player from the keyboard. It makes music that much more accessible.I completely recommend this product for anyone that wants the luxury and isn't concerned about the price.
Although the price is cheap, this is a great product. Take my word for it and my friends and my parents. I have a small room but these speakers blast it with radical sound. The sub-woofer rattlers just about the hole house. When I turn on this system my parents get angry but really you can regulate the vibration and the volume can be easily turned down. I am 13 yrs. old. I would pick this system over any other system. The center speaker on this piece delivers great clear sounding lyrics. Even when listening to rap or heavy metal you can hear base, treble, and all the words
This little box aint so bad, It plays my recorded Tapes to my computer for editing, since my PRO grade CANON XL1S That refuses to without eating tapes, BUYER BEWARE! The used stuff can cost you more in the short term than you think, My CANON XL1S will cost me 350.00 to 500.00 plus shipping to get professionally repaired, this little Canon OPTURA 200MC save me from losing what might be the lastOf my KIDS Sports games. So If you have ISSUES with your CANON XL1S or got burned like I did, this will play then into your computer throughout the 1394 DV in/output cord although not the same resolution it will save your MEMORIES FROM BEING TOTALLY LOST!
I have successfully replaced around 1/2 dozen OEM JBL diagrams in JBL horn drivers. I sweep them at 500Hz to 1Khz while carefully tightening the mounting screws to insure the voice coil is not rubbing along with the rest of the replacement procedures. We had a pair of JBL 4430 studio monitors in the audio lab at RCA in Indianapolis. They sounded wonderful and I still consider that model my personal listening reference for all my audio work. The 4430's horn driver used a diaphragm that this item replaces. Anyway, I have a pair of the 4430 horn and drivers in current use in a larger room used for live performances. I have tried everything using all JBL OEM drivers, but I just could not get the rich smooth sound I remembered from the studio monitors. We lost another diaphragm recently due to microphone feedback. A vendor recommend I try this diaphragm as they are reportedly a bit more sturdy and smooth sounding than the OEM JBL. I was very reluctant to move to a different brand than JBL, but I just installed one of these. In my opinion, this diaphragm duplicates the rich and smooth studio monitor sound using the clean analog source material with the built in analog crossovers built into the 4430's. I am very pleased with the sound of these diaphragms. Snare drums have sharp and accurate attack and sound very real. Vocals are smooth and pleasing. I have not run pink noise on these yet compared to the OEM JBL diaphragms, but I will certainly log the difference in my notes for future reference. I recommend using this model compared to off brand replacements if one is looking to save money. Again, in my opinion, these sound better than the OEM JBL replacements. -hightechhick
Its max data rate is 1 Mb.I think this would work ok with a mouse or cell.It did not work with a sony CMT-BX5bt.A bluespoon connected well with the sony.
My daughter absolutely loves this camera. It is much smaller than my wifes canon we bought a few years ago. (She likes the new one better). It is intuitive and takes great pics!
A very nice portrait lense, very fast and very clear. There is a faster 85mm lense, but I like the look of 100mm ... I just wish they had made this faster as well.
Product is great. I use it to switch on/off monitors on my 3 monitor computer setup. Nice stats lights. Good price. Advertised as 6 outlet unit, but need to know this setup:-- Power switches0: Main1,2,3,4: each to individual switched outlets on back.-- Outlets0: connected to main only1,2,3,4: powers on w/ main + corresponding switch5: unswitched (always on)
This camera is a great product! I really enjoy using it. It is so easy to use, I can take it just about anywere. It is great for a vacation because you can save the photos on the disk and not worry about losing them like a film print. Downloading you're photo is quick and easy. It is also great the way you can edit the pictures and send them to friends! I love this product and I got my moneys worth!
Good value. Arrived when promised. Easy setup. Good quality. Easy to understand instructions. Sound quality is good enough for casual listening. I use it by my computer to listen to Pandora. Slight difficulty with docking. Sometimes requires jiggling. Overall very satisfied.
I had a set of Promedia 5.1 speakers for a little over a year before they went out. The problem was in the amplifier, which would malfunction after a time for many users. When Klipsch became aware of this problem, they actually extended the warranty on the 5.1's to ensure that if people had this problem, their speakers would be replaced. So, let that stand as a testament to Klipsch's resolve to satisfy the customer.Now, for the performance of the actual speakers: in summation, they are fabulous. I tested a lot of different products and read a lot of reviews before going with the 5.1's (and now the 5.1 ultra set my original speakers were replaced with). I use my speakers for music, games, and movies, with excellent results in each case. With music, I often upmix the signal to 5.1 surround, which provides a very immersive audio experience. The speakers themselves deliver very smooth, rich lows with equally impressive mid- and high-frequency response. The control panel allows the user to adjust the center, rear and subwoofer levels individually from 8 decibels less than default output to 15 decibels more than default, which is especially helpful for getting sufficient bass response at low volumes. The imaging of the speakers is excellent, with sound locations in games with EAX (or equivalent) four or five channel surround sound being accurately reproduced.As others have said, the only drawback to these speakers is money. However, when compared to home theater systems, these speakers are a true bargain. They require no external amplification, a necessity of almost all home theater setups, and the subwoofer included is phenominal for this price range. One would be very hard-pressed to find a 200 watt subwoofer with dual 8-inch drivers for less than $400 just by itself, and this set of speakers includes just such a subwoofer along with 5 high quality satellites. Whatever your use of these speakers will entail, if you require years of satisfying audio reproduction, be it in a home office, appartment, bedroom, dorm, or otherwise, these speakers will not only meet your needs, but exceed them.
Shallow depth of field looks ver nice. Focusing ring doesnt eff up when on auto focus and you accdently twist it. Small compact easy
I have to use it on my desk, (no mousepad). It can get noisy when playing video games with all the clunking on the desk.Other than that it is very smooth and precise. Love all the buttons.
When I purchased my laptop (Toshiba P205, 17" screen), I had no idea how difficult it would be to find a carrying case for it. I had ordered another bag that was supposed to fit, but I would have been stretching it to fit. The large Milano looks great, fits my laptop perfectly, and the red interior makes it so easy to find everything.I can't say enough good things about this bag - it's perfect for every stylish business woman!
Great camera, movies are very clear, works great in low light vs my JVC MiniDV camcorder. Very small but easy to use!! would recommend
The Lomo SuperSampler is very funny. I did have problem in functioning it at the very beginning. But, after a few times, everything goes very smooth. And the pictures is very clear, as long as you take them outdoor.
If I could give it a half star I would. I bought this drive at BB during their labor day special and returned not one but two. The first drive I brought home had both FireWire ports DOA. It worked fine using the USB but I prefer FireWire so back to the store it went. I thought that maybe it was a fluke so I opted for an exchange. The second drive seemed to work fine using the FireWire port so I thought cool, now let me integrate it into my FireWire daisy chain. Oops not a good idea, none of the other drives I attached after the My Book mounted. I thought it was strange so I unmounted the My Book drive unplugged it from my computer and plugged it in all alone using the other FireWire port. No worky. I plugged it in using the first FireWire port I tried and it was good. So the second drive only had one functional FireWire port. Back to the store it went since I need to daisy chain multiple drives and I ended up getting a full refund. That was two out of two drives that were flawed. I am not buying another WD product. Fool me once...
This is a good player if you understand that:1) It's a hard disk based music player that's not to be roughed around or exposed to temperatures of extreme heat or cold (i.e. winter, and hot humid summer). Anyone who does not understand HARD DISK technology, it's strengths and weaknesses should STAY AWAY from all hard disk based MP3 players. Hard disks are mechanical devices, not solid state!2) It's not a player you use for heavy exercise (running, etc) or a player to beat up, it's one you use in you car, on the bus, on a plane, taking walks, etc.3) The player is pretty good provided you don't abuse it. button placement on the zen, while not "intuitive" as the others, you definitely grow to like it more because the interface does not get in the way, you never "accidentally" do something you really didn't intend to do.4) If you get the attachment named: 'Creative NOMAD FM Wired Remote' Found then this is one awesome MP3 player, you may spend a bit of extra money but that fm remote is better then 99% of the other MP3 players remotes, it has an LCD, mic and everything else.Pro's: for a player released in 2003, it holds up very well against modern players provided you dont abuse it.Con's: VERY rarely, the unit will hang and require a reset with a paper clip (to reach the indented reset button), things like this come on modern hardware - i.e. look at your dsl or cable modem, they will most likely have a 'reset to default' or 'reset' switch on them. Note that because all MP3's are not encoded the same way, and since this player was released in 2003, it's not bad. I've only ever had to reset it 2-3 times during the two years I've owned it.
I bought this camera back in 2000 off the internet from www.buy.com. I've since then taken thousands and thousands of pictures with it. Its a wonderful camera but as of times today it is becoming extremely dated. Some of its features have been improved upon in recent years. I have a friend that has an Olympus C-5050 and viewed some of his photos that were taken. The rich color and detail compared to my old camera can be easily seen. The time when digital pictures will meet or exceed the detail on 35mm is almost here! I bought this old camera for 2.5X the price it is today so that goes to show what 3 years can do to prices. But the picture you want to take probably won't wait that long. I would recommend the Olympus line of cameras to anyone! They are a strong performer and reliable too! Take a look at www.consumerreports.com (requires subscription) and see for yourself! My old camera had beer spilled on it and it still takes the best of photos today. For those that want it all check out the new &quot;E-1&quot; model that will soon hit the market. Its bound to set the standard in digital cameras.
this product is good investment for those who travel and is comparable to the top of the line $[...] similar product !
I had a previous model skyfi stolen from my car and replaced it with this "upgraded" model. I am totally dissatisfied with this piece of junk.In populated areas the static is intense rendering the radio useless. It is not user friendly and from time to time it locks up.
Please consider this as simply additional info regarding Dynex products.I purchased this Dynex ipod dock[...]And it instantly fried a $200 iTouch 8GB device. Nothing to be done. Replace iTouch. I would highly recommend avoiding Dynex products like the plague. Not worth your Apple device.
It's pretty small which I though might annoy me but it doesn't bother me now. There is a bit of a lag between photo taking but if you get a faster memory card instead of the cheapest compatible one you would have way less lag time. Get the ultra II SanDisk it's fast and good. It's not a SLR and some people think it should perform like one. For $135 it's a good camera.
First set worked 20mins then one bud wouldn't work. Great Amazon return process - easy printout of mailing label and inside-box instruction return sheet (no shipping cost).Second set works perfectly. Excellent fidelity; blocks nearby sounds down considerably. Highly recommended.
I have been very pleased with my XIA2340 amp. Just can't beat the output for the money. I inherited a Bazooka 8" sub, and just needed an inexpensive bridgeable amp to power it. This one has amazed me with the amount of power it puts out. Also, considering how loud that Bazooka gets, I've never encountered problems with light dimming ... maybe it's less to do with the amp then my vehicle's electrical ... but still pretty surprising to me.All in all, a good purchase!
Thin and good lookingThe only issue I have and always have with APPLE is overpriceEverything is overpriced.Including this one.
This is the best printer for on the go, it offers a viewing screen lots of choises to fix or crop your photos. Reasonable price on paper/ ink combo packs.I have long run out of paper before ink runs out. I usually have to have 2 packs of paper to each ink cartridge! I print most of my trial photos from this printer and then use my canon for larger format sizes. The color and clarity of the Epson picturemate deluxe is hard to beat for the price. My pictures are never sticky or tacky. A little slower than I would like but hey find something else to do while it works!! Instant Gradification is the result with this great little printer! Strong recommendation to buy!
the keyboard and mouse arrived in a timely manner in perfect condition. am very happy
Skeptical about ordering this screen because of some bad reviews but so far its everything I wanted and more. This screen is HUGE so make sure you measure your available space carefully. I bought the screen for $200 delivered and it was here in 3 days... can't beat that. My screen is mostly for outdoor use and the picture is better than any plasma/lcd in my house. I also purchased an Optoma HD66 HD-DLP-3D Ready Projector for my setup. I installed two eye-hooks in the studs under my soffit/over hang in my backyard. I connected small chains to both sides of the screens attached mounting brackets using U-Bolts. It's easy to put up and take down after each use but definitely takes two people. We get the occasional rain so I won't leave it up all spring/summer. I added a couple more Eye-hooks in my garage for easy storage and to keep it off the ground. I have only used it about 3-4 times and I am more than pleased. I have read some reviews claiming that the mechanisms inside the screen are cheaply made and the screens come flying out but no problems so far. If anything happens I will be sure to update my review. For $200 delivered I wouldn't hesitate buying this screen... it's the real deal.
The rs 130 wireless headphones are great, I've had them for almost 2 months now great sound and freedom to move all around the house with no static.I got the headphones for 54.00 dollars Dec. 1st they are comfortable, a little bulky but great sound and surround feature is ok.I highly recommend RS 130,very happy with purchase.
I searched for a long time to find something to supplement my Bose that I have in the family room. I wanted something to play my ipod upstairs. I read the reviews and many reviews were good, but many people complained about clicking and other random sounds the system made when on or off. Although it concerned me a bit, I figured I could return it if that was my experience. It arrived very quickly and I plugged it in first in my kitchen because I wanted to hear the sound quality immediately. I found it remarkable! Then I took it upstairs and plugged it in and it did great for a few days. Then the clicking and squeaking started - BUT I IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AND IT CEASED IMMEDIATELY! I have a cordless phone and two baby monitors by my bed. I think it causes overload, because when I put it downstairs it makes no foreign noises. If it clicks, for you try moving it to another room. It works!! When the microwave is running or other random activities, it might make a sound or two, but it isn't because the product is defective!! I cannot say enough about the quality of this product. GET THIS FOR YOURSELF!
I recently bought TomTom One (2nd edition) from Amazon after the price was reduced to $199.99. It was a disappointment. The unit operates OK but the maps and voice commands suck. I live in NYC and drive in NY and NJ. Quite often TomTom One cannot locate house on a street or, even worse, places a destination several miles away from where it should be (in NJ). Given, NJ addresses are nightmare (duplicate streets in different townships) and TomTom is a European company. But I expected more from this device.
They are great, They are greater, they are the greatest, there gone used them up recording my on music. All gone bye - bye :~}
I own several and can't find (why should I!) another to match it. The cord is long enough at 12 foot to utilize it effectively!
The product does not emulate a printer. There are many users on different sites complaining about the anomaly and unable to resolve it.Vendor should provide proper support or remove the product form the market!
Good filter that fits nicely on my Canon 17-40 wide angle. Only downside is that, being a slim fit, doesn't allow for the Canon lens cap to fit on the lens any more--B+W does include a rubber lens cap that fits on to replace the canon one, but it doesn't fit quite as securely. Guess that's just the price to pay.
I am not entirely pleased with this product. The iTrip I purchased a few years ago worked great, so when it broke I wanted to find the exact same product. When I found the picture of ths iTrip it looked exactly the same, but the one delivered to me looks totally different. It has a scan option which I really dislike. My first iTrip didn't have a scan and I could keep it on one station (87.9) and it was never fuzzy. The reception on this iTrip is constantly fuzzy and I always have to press scan to find a good channel. Very annoying.
Being a student that needs the laptop on campus every now and then, this case works fine. It's very affordable compared to others. The case is sturdy, nice looking, light, and meets all other expectations.
Nice bag, with good construction and a comfortable shoulder strap. My 14" laptop fits perfectly in the computer section, but the rest of the bag is much larger than I expected. Had I seen the bag before buying it, I would have skipped it and bought something a little smaller (it's easier to see the size by looking at other colors).On the plus side, the extra space allows plenty of room for my external speakers, mouse, and any paperwork I might need.
This cable has been working great with my Apple TV. A wonderful deal compared to what they charge in the big box stores for these cables.
I bought this sleeve for my 6x8 Wacom Intuos3. It fits very well, maybe a little loose, but there is space for the cable and extra papers.Whatever issues there were with the Bodyglove logo, they seem to be resolved as there is a lining and the logo is rubber and sewn on.Great sleeve at a great price.
I have been able to thwart the hairline cracks and breaking band with tape. That is fine.However, these headphones act like a hyperactive child. The non-stop loud beeping has made them basically unusable to me. They beep when you turn them on and then don't actually come on (with another beep) until you actually play something. They beep every 20 seconds when there is nothing playing -- even though they automatically turn off. They beep when being turned off.I've contacted Logitech tech support and they have confirmed that there is no way to disable this beeping. They are now at the bottom of my desk drawer, forever.Update: I wish I could downgrade these to 1 star. The beeping is incredibly annoying, and adds an extra little bit of stress and misery to my workday every time I use these headphones. I hate them!
My computer is Sony Vaio P-4 1.6GHz (PCV-RX551). This RAM works fine with my vaio. I followed the step the previous review suggested to move this RAM into DIMM1 and move the original one to DIMM2. No conflict at all. I was troubled by finding the right memory for my vaio at first time. I did lots of homework and using Kingston, SimpleTech, Egde, Viking Components, these companies' memory configure helper, but their suggestion either couldn't be found in the market or twice the price as this RAM. I check if this RAM is also for Compaq EVO D300v or not. The reslut is positive.
My old battery couldn't hold a charge for more than 15 or 20 min, so I tried this one as a replacement. When unplug my laptop I continue to keep the brightness up high on my screen...so I don't go easy on batteries. This battery consistantly lasts in the 2 hour range before needing plugged in again.
Spent an hour talking to tech help at mediacom. Then the guy went and looked up some stuff on the router and found out that the router does not work with mediacom service.
8GB Micro Vault Classic with Virtual Expanderexcellent price, super service, very good product, amazon.comis number one and can be trusted to deliver. Thanks
This (60 Gb iPod Photo) is my second iPod (the first, a G4 40Gb was pickpocketed from my napsack in the NYC subway - beware) and I've had it over a year. Looking over the spate of recent negative reviews here prompted me to respond. Most of the shrieking pans and drooling raves are divorced from reality. I think it's important to point out that iPod is a tool and only a tool - a portable music player - a compact digital device with much in common with a laptop computer. It is highly configurable and the user has many choices about how to encode music - which affects the final results a great deal.1) About scratching. The front of the iPod is shiny plastic. You'll need to put it in a protective case. There is an extremely lively aftermarket. I bought a nice silicon case with a compliant plastic panel that covers the display for $12 on Ebay. It does the trick and a year later my iPod looks like new if I take it out of the case. A protective case must be considered manditory for an iPod. That's it - now get over it.2) All hard drive based devices of any kind - iPods included - have limited G-force tolerance. If you jog, it will go into protection - (the music stops and unit appears paused until you hit "play" again). If you drop it while it's running, you might kill it - or cause disk damage that will require a reformat. If you want a player for jogging or sporting (skiing, skateboarding etc...) buy a Nano or a shuffle or competing solid state player. Memory chips have no moving parts and don't suffer these limitations. They just have the size limitation.3) All electronic devices are subject to RF interference - especially digital devices. The iPod has a nice metal body shield, but it can crash when taken near power lines, radio transmitters etc...4) Sonically all MP3 players will vary in quality based on how much encryption you choose to use. For best sound use a high bit rate (192K or above). Apple offers proprietary schemes that offer higher performance. Competing open standards exist for just about every format Apple has cooked up. Is this skeevy of Apple? Perhaps. It's similar to what Microsoft did on computers. Love it or hate it - it's part of the whole Apple experience. I use Apple's lossless compression and it works seamlessly with iTunes and yields wonderful high quality rips. Are they portable with any other deivce than the iPod? No. Do they work with any software other than iTunes? No. Am I complaining? Not yet! I personally think the iTunes software is the best software and the iPod is the best player. Down the road if the proprietary format limits me from doing something I want to do I might start complaining. Life is full of compromises and choices.5) You must turn off equalization if you care about sound quality. Sadly this is true of every portable digital player currently extant in the world. I was expecting better with Apple - but it's not so. Every single equalization setting introduces audible distortion that ruins the experience for an audiophile like me. With EQ set to off I get wonderful sound.6) About reliability and dealing with broken players - portable electronics take a lot of abuse. Laptops have shorter warranty periods than desktops because rapidly spinning hard drives don't tolerate motion well. This is exactly the situation in the ipod. It's a tough environment for a hard drive. There is a lively after-market for hard drive replacement services. Ambitious folks can buy cheap replacement hard drives on the open market and fix/upgrade their iPods. Sure you'll scratch the case getting it open - but it's better than a dead iPod. Battery life issues - same situation. If you like to tinker you can do this for little cost. If you are paying for the service it becomes more justifiable to just buy a new unit. Is this cost effective? Nope. But if you become addicted to the wonderfuly lifestyle of having one of these players - you'll do it.7) Audible distortion of the Photo iPod becasue of the video jack? Maybe on early units. I have one and don't have any audible distortion when the EQ is off. This unit sounds noticeably better than my 40GB G4 iPod did. It has better battery life too.8) What about music services? It's a totally personal opinion - but I don't recommend buying music on iTunes or any other service. They all pretty much use relatively severe mp3 compression. Buy the CDs and get full resolution. Then rip at your choice of compression. That way you have a full backup and you get all the music you pay for. I also feel that music appreciation sometimes takes time. There are many songs on albums that I didn't initally like, but grew to love over time simply because I had them because they were on the album with some more accessible hit. If we only buy the hits - we never get to know the more difficult songs and we end up shallower.I'll confess I'm a dyed in the wool audiophile - the kind who hangs sonex on his walls and puts specially made sound reflecting pillows on his ceiling. I'm also, like a lot of audiophiles, opposed to digital equipment in general and prefer the warmer fuller sound of analog sources (like my very tricked out turntable). That being said - the system that shows you the most is the one you use most often - and for me that is the portable. For years I had high-end cassette tape walkmen, then portable CD players of various stripes. The iPod completely blows away all previous portables by a WIDE margin. The iPod sounds way better than most stand-alone CD players - the sonics are comparable to a really good DVD player playing CDs. This is a killer sounding portable when used with lossless compression, and etymotic ER-6 headphones. It has better resolution than my big rig (Rocksan Xerxes turntable, Audio Research pre and amp, and ProAc Repsonse speakers). Granted this is digital - so the highs are more brittle and there's less warmth and depth. This is highly dependent on source material. Recent recordings by good engineers sound great - through the headphones or played on a stereo system with a good cord via a line out from the cradle. I get around 1500 songs - about 135 albums worth on my 60gb. The iPod is high enough sonically that it can function as my test source for critical listening of back-end components or sharing music with audiophile friends at their house (on their big rigs). This "library" aspect is the biggest feature of the iPod - and is really life changing. I can't recommend it highly enough.My main complaint with the iPod is with the headphones. The included headphones are not adequate for musically satisfying listening. I recommend Grado or Etymotic headphones (even the bottom of the line ones). You don't need a separate headphone amp - unless you source material is unusually low volume. "Earbud" type phones are all garbage - avoid them like the plague. Other than that - I'm a really happy camper with the iPod!
It's a great monitor except for the software that replaces the usual buttons for brightness, contrast etc. The idea of replacing the buttons with SW may make some sense but Samsung has made a poor implementation. Every time I log in, the Samsung SW will put an hour-glass in the middle of the screen for up to 30 seconds while it communicates with the monitor over DVI. I really don't know what it is doing, because it does not even restore the view settings I last used, they are always set to the default values. Hopefully this will be resolved in a SW update sometime.Except for the problems mentioned above it is a great monitor. It has a little ghosting when playing fast action games, but not too severe. The package includes a DVI cable and using that the picture is crystal clear with very nice colors.
My problem with this device, that I have just bought, is getting tracks into the correct order. The player plays tracks in alphabetical order, unless you manually adjust tags. One minute I'm listening to Bach, then to Red hot chilli peppers. Playlists are played in order, but the supplied software reorders tracks within artists alphabetically, meaning that without intervention it is impossible to keep albums in the correct order. This is crazy. Generally the operation of transferring and organizing content is poor to awful
I gave this lens as a gift to my son. He wanted to get into photography for the first time so I gave him a Nikon 3100 body and this lens. It's a great lens for everyday use. The pictures he took were so vivid. I was happy with the purchase and shipment. Oh, and thanks for the rebate too!
Great optics and size for travel or to keep in you vehicle or to take with you hiking or biking. The only negative is, it would be nice to have larger sun blockers where you look through, this is one of Steiner's trademarks that separate them from the field.
These wireless earphones are as good, if not better than the more expensive models. My husband moves around the backyard happily weeding while listening to his music.
Good for protecting your major expesive lenses. Hoya has been arrond for a long time and is a quality product.
I got 19,000 prints from this drum before I changed it. I need to use it for client papers so I need prints to be as clean as possible and at about 19,000 prints this drum started showing some wear. I have had them die before 12,000 but that was when I was printing envelopes and stickers through it. Now I do a minimum of that and it has paid off by giving me 6,000-7,000 more prints per drum, bringing the cost of the drum down to 3/10 of a cent per print. The printer itself, an HL-2070n, has about 60,000 prints on it and still going strong.
Good phone holder. I would like a magnet closer versus the velcro closer. The velcro is secure enough but sometimes it feels like it might come open, or maybe I am paranoid.
When I buy anything related to computer electronics the Belkin name always comes to my mind.They are reasonably priced and I have never had a problem with anything I have purchased from this name brand.
Tons of RF interference. Recommend not using these unless you are far away from cell phones and WiFi devices.
This Nano was a gift for my daughter for her 12th birthday. She's been begging me for months, since she lost her last Nano. I bought the Nano b/c there's a big price difference between the Nano's and the Video iPods BUT I personally do not like how small and light it is. It's very easy to lose. Other than that, it's great.
The Canon PSC-65 case was purchased for the Canon A530 camera. The camera fits nice and snug into the case and provides good protection. Extra pouch holds (4) spare AA batteries or (2) AA batteries and a spare SD card. Case has a convient belt loop. Hole for camera strap is located in the middle of the case flap where the strap on the camera is not located there. Not an issue, but worth mentioning. All in all, a nice case for the price.
I like this bag a lot. But I bought the bag slightly bigger. Wish next time I can get the smaller size one.
I LOVE this mp3 player. It is the best mp3 player I have ever owned. I used to use iPods before I acquired this player and naively thought iPods were the best. I was so wrong.What I Love:- Absurdly long battery life. The battery on this thing is a monster. I only need to charge mine once every few WEEKS, and sometimes MONTHS depending on how much I use it. That's ridiculous! With iPods, even if you never turned it on, you still had to recharge it after, what, three days or so? I could never go back to an iPod after experiencing the luxury of the YP-T9's battery life.- Lightweight. I love how light the YP-T9 is. It's so much slimmer than clunky iPods. And yet, it manages to be incredibly...- Durable. Not only is it lightweight, but it feels well constructed, in contrast to delicate iPods that you need to wrap in protective sleeves. I am rough with my electronics - I like to just use them and forget 'em and take them for granted. I don't like having to worry about scratches or about dropping things - my life is hectic enough without needing to take care of an electronic like it was some new virtual pet. The YP-Y9 has held up remarkably well - the glossy screen is flush with the rest of the device, so no dust or junk can get caught in the groove, and it is more or less scratch-free (at least to me!) after nearly a year or constant use and life in my bag.- Nice screen. The screen on the YP-T9 is large, glossy, clear, and durable (as already mentioned). I have no fear or ever breaking this thing. And in addition, I love the visualizations that are included on this - it's a small thing, but it's something that I like having and looking at for a few seconds while changing my music.- Nice Aesthetics. This player looks sleek and just nice. I like the aesthetic of this over iPods now - it looks slick and modern. iPods look a little childish to me now.- Price. I wasn't expecting much when I first got this due to how cheap it was, so it really surprised me that I ended up liking it much more than an iPod. It really made me realize how overpriced iPods are when you consider their price/performance ratio (ie: it's so nice to be able to listen to radio stations again! It's such a small feature, but sometimes you get bored of your music and just want to listen to something live - it's wonderful to just have the option to do so).Ease Of Use:With regards to managing music that one reviewer complained about, I just wanted to say that I never had a problem with organizing my files with this player. I don't use the bundled software. I just drag and drop things into the player's media folder. Then update the library using the mp3 player's menu ... then you're done.Who It's Best For:I think this player is best for people who just want to carry some music around to listen to casually. I would not say it's for someone who wants to carry their entire music collection/videos/photos/life around in their pocket (it's 2 gigs... come on). So for me, it's a bonus that I don't have to sync my library with using overbearing iTunes software. I like being able to manage my own files and not have some annoying program control everything.I also really liked that I no longer have to carry around all my music with me anyone. With the iPod, you're given so much storage space that you really can carry your entire music collection in your pocket. This was one of the features I really liked about iPods when I had one, but after a while I found that I didn't listen to the vast majority of the music I had on there. Then, it got annoying having to sort through my files to find something I wanted to listen to.With the YP-T9, I like that I now just rotate the music I want to listen to onto it. I end up listening to more music that I like, plus I'm more aware of my music in general since I no longer leave it to iTunes to just autosync. I feel like the YP-T9 gives your music back to you through giving you back control. Love it!Any Cons?I don't have any cons, as I honestly wasn't expecting anything from this product and it completely blew me away with how perfect it was. It's perfect for me, who carries around an mp3 player to just listen to casually (during commutes, travel, etc.) and doesn't care to be burdened down with carrying their entire music collection around with them. So I think the YP-T9 can be perfect depending on what your uses and expectations are.
It may seem like it is very small and couldn't do anything! But it can store 1000 songs! It rocks. The color is a great color and is metalicey and sparkly howerver u put it it ROCKS!
Very pleased on the timing and quality of this product.
The manufacturer's statement "Experience concert-like effects anywhere you go with the Panasonic RX-D27" couldn't be farther from the truth. The equalizer has four settings, but neither has good quality. There is absolutely no way to experience good rich sound from this product. I had a cheaper Phillips box that was much better. In addition, the design is not very pleasing to the eye. It looks like a blob of something sitting there. Don't buy this thing. I know what I'm talking about.P.T. Geveden
I bought this cable about a year ago but just started to use it last night when another cable broke. I connected the LG Blu-ray 3D player and Sony A/V receiver with one 6' cable, then connected the A/V to the 60" LG PZ550 plasma HDTV using this 25' cable. I watched the 3D Blu-ray disk, Under the Sea. It's phenomenal--the 3D picture is fantastic; the sound is like that in a theater (the sound didn't go through this cable, though).I used it just once. But it's clear that it works with 1080p and 3D, although I can't tell its quality/durability. I have no hesitation to give it a 5-star. I will update this review later when I have more experience with it.
A coworker suggested I try this laptop stand. Now I suggest that you buy one. It's great for keeping a laptop or notebook off your lap. Raises it for easy typing. And keeps your lap cool - really important for men of all ages. I'm using it now, and only wish I had purchased one sooner. Great price and value.
I have tried two pairs of Monster Turbine so far. I really wanted to like this product but they just turned out to be huge disappointments.I got my first pair from Amazon. The packing was fancy, the look was modern and sexy. As for the sound, the middle range and treble were decent, but the bass was just mediocre. After burning-in for a couple of days it got better, and I thought OK it was not superb but still acceptable. However, just after two months of moderate use, the casing on the left ear-bud got loose and eventually fall off, hanging to the speaker by the fragile wires. The casing on the right was not in great condition either. So I returned it.After 8 weeks of waiting I got my replacement. Before any actual use I wanted to switch the tip to a smaller size. When I was GENTLY removing the original tip, the metal mesh thing that covers the the speaker fell off (left side). I was speechless, do they even have quantity control?I have not decided what to do with my ear-buds. I should return them but I don't want to waste my money on shipping just to get another defective pair in another 8 weeks. As someone had said in the reviews, Monster probably should have spend less money on packing and more on construction quality.
I bought this scanner/copier to make ~2000 images of photos (prints and/or slides of original paintings) to link to corresponding records in a database. I use Corel Paintshop Pro instead of the image-processing software provided, but have no reason to think the latter is inferior. The scanner works, and the images of both 35-mm slides and 4x6-inch prints are pretty good. It scans up to 4 slides in one batch, but prints go one at a time, with useful automatic cropping. It's fairly slow and clunky, but it does the job, and I'm gradually enhancing the database with pretty links. The documentation is a little sketchy in places but OK. I haven't used the copier function. I'm a novice at using this device; someone with more and wider experience could doubtless use it more efficiently and might give it a better rating. I'm amazed that it can be sold for under $100.
I bought this router to use with a dialup connection. The support staff at verizon told me you can not hook up a router with dialup service it has to be DSL. So with a little i'll show you attitude, i purchased this router to prove them wrong. The router has performed flawlessly it was even working with three computer accessing the internet while i was on the phone with verizon cleaning up some settings on a fourth computer. So don't listen to the "experts" at the phone company and go for it. I will be purchasing more d-link equipment for all my networking needs.
As good as others available at lower cost, but not in Blue. Evidently this supplier can take advantage of others not having this color. So buy elsewhere if you don't need bright blue; otherwise does the job
I wanted a small and simple USB hub, this device is exactly that. The design is perfect for anyone with a notebook and a road warrior simplicity requirement. Anything good about this product ends there, when I received this product it didn't work.I initially decided to just return it, but I just didn't want to go through all the hopes and than wait a couple weeks for a replacement. I have a pretty decent hardware background so I just decided to take it apart instead. The problem was rather simple and only required soldering a wire back onto the board. Again this is not a bad product after I fixed it, there just didn't seem to be any Q.C. which would have prevented the experience I had with this company.
This adapter did not fit the mini-VGA port on my Mac Mini. Apple apparently uses more than one size of mini-VGA port on their various models of computers. Amazon made no mention of that in their product description. Amazon needs to be more accurate and complete in their product descriptions. Amazon also charged me for the return shipping costs, even though my decision to buy this product was based on their incomplete description of this product. Buyer beware!!
This is a slightly newer, alternative version to the Sony MFM-HT95, which has a 19" screen. For a comparable price you're getting an extra inch worth of screen width but also a unit that's slightly heavier and larger overall. It's still a very trim and stylish set, but not quite as appealing for double duty as a desk-top computer monitor. If you plan to use it as a 20" TV set in a small room, it should fit the bill. I've discovered, however, that the audio, despite the surround-sound effects, etc., is very ordinary, especially in delivering the power and frequencies of a fully scored DVD. There just isn't sufficient cabinetry to provide the requisite depth and resonance without hook-up to a separate audio system.Visually, it holds its own against any DVD screen on the market. If space and style are not considerations, however, you'll save a lot of money and have a warmer, richer, more consistent picture by staying with a cathode-ray tube. Without even thinking, I usually find myself in front of the old GE instead of the Sony flat panel.Bottom line: a bit pricey but an elegant, understated, cleanly designed set that's almost all screen. It sets up like a photo frame with an automatic, adjustable easel. If the aesthetic of the set construction suits your taste, and you don't plan to make heavy demands of the unit, it makes a nice, smart-looking yet inconspicuous TV set.
I got these to replace the annoying ear buds that came with my MP3 player because the buds kept falling out and were no good for listening to music while I was outside spinning my poi or doing other things that required a lot of movement. I was pleased with the sound of them. The way the ear piece kind of lines up with the ear canal makes it easier for me to hear my music without blasting the volume. The ear hooks were awesome and I never once had one fall out.Now, the bad part. I liked these enough that, when the first pair began to have frayed wire issues in the cord tubing (which caused them to crackle horribly or only work on one side), I went ahead and replaced them with the exact same kind. Again, within 3 months or so, the wire was fraying in the tube. After buying 2 pair within about 6 months, I decided to try another brand with similar ear hooks. They aren't as nice, though, since the ear piece doesn't have that nice angle and they aren't as comfortable.These are great if you aren't rough on your toys like I am, but definitely not built to withstand punishment.
I like it very much, sturdy, only drawback is you have to take your Ipod out to dock/charge and it's kind of hard to get apart.
I have recently purchased and used this product and have not had any problems with it. It works great like all other products from linksys that I have purchased. I highly recommend this product.
I bought these and the competing "3M Electronic Equipment Cleaning Wipes" at the same time for my IT shop.-These wipes dried out shortly after opening the canister. Not just the next wipe in line but, even the wipes inside the canister.-The competing 3M product mentioned earlier is great, though. Both of the canisters were opened at the same time and stored in the same cabinet. One of the products is completely useless, the other is going strong.The product is probably fine, it's the packaging that makes it worthless.
Fantastic!! It works well with my ps2 set up, and there is enough cord to place the system anywhere. Great quality feel!!
Worked great for about 2 weeks then quit completely. Thought batteries died so replaced them, still didnt work. I'm gonna send it back but havent gotten around to it yet.
I am returning this item. I could not even use it in the car with my MP3 player. There was so much static and distortion that I went back to my old tape deck adapter.
The good:Overall easy to useGood and detailed mapsVoice navigation is quite helpfulEasily finds alternate routes and does great u turns via back streetsThe bad:The suction mechanism to attach the unit to the windscreen doesn't work perfectly. Occasionally it falls off !Occasionally the unit will not find the shortest route.
This is not for all iPods. It did not work with my classic iPod. The description should be more specific and let potential consumers know EXACTLY what version of iPod this remote is compatible with.
Pros- Very Sleek design - compact, stylish and menu through LCD touch panel- Good audio qualityCons- For the price, poor video resolution - video looks edgy when dowloaded via iLink- Not so good low light performance- No small size memory card provided, no firewire cable and no video editing software
We recently purchased a Keurig which is delightful when you want to have a quick cup but not so great when you are serving many people or drinking a great deal. (Think time and cost.) My wife and I decided that we still needed a regular brewer for our larger consumption needs but she didn't want to take up too much space on an already crowded counter with a brew station coffee maker.We have been using this pot for about a week and we absolutely love it. The construction is durable and reminds you of the coffee pot from your grandmother's kitchen. It makes 12 cups in roughly 10 minutes without your having to fuss over changing the K cups in and out. We do not experience problems with grounds as we properly position the filter when filling the basket with coffee. Ok..... this is not really quality observation but it makes a nifty bubbly percolating noise when it brews your coffee...... just another part of your traditional coffee experience. The built in heater will continue to keep your coffee hot as long as it remains plugged in.Cleaning is very, very easy and you can quickly and easily store this in one of your kitchen cabinets when you are not using it. The price point was spectacular.... especially when compared to a brew station of similar quality where you could pay twice as much if not more. All in all, a great purchase for your home or as a gift. I would recommend this to a friend.
I bought EOS 20D and took this lens as well as my camera was without a lens. Most of the pictures shot with this lens are pretty blury. Even some of them when the flash was enabled were strange. Other times I managed to get a good picture or two. All in all, I am quite unhappy with this lens. Avoid it at all cost.
I wish I owned one of these ten or even twenty years ago. This bag is as close to perfect as I've encountered. Construction is solid, the canvas is reasonably durable. I waterproofed it with a spray-on product from a local camping/outdoorsman's shop.The best thing about this bag, though, is the size. Not too big, not too small. It is perfect for my Nikon D1x (F5-size) with lens, an additional lens or two, both spare batteries, SB-28DX flash, my Linux subnotebook, several compact flash cards, and lens cleaning kit.With some cramming, I have been able to squeeze an F100 camera body in as a film backup, but this is not a comfortable fit for the bag. I have a larger bag for when I need more gear, though.This bag is perfect for light-to-medium travel. In other words, most of the time.Cheers!
I have owned this projector screen for five months and have never regretted purchasing it. The screen itself is nice and clean and was free of wrinkles or other major distortions. There are slight bends in the screen material near the edges which you can notice when the lights are on, but these are insignificant and cannot be detected at all when watching a movie or playing a game. The operation of the screen was smooth and there have been no issues with pulling the screen down or retracting it. The screen does have a faint smell, something similar to inflatable pool floats, but it is negligible and dissipates rather quickly.I have this projector screen mounted to my living room wall using two 10" white shelving brackets I purchased from Lowes. The shelving brackets are mounted nearly flush to the ceiling with S fasteners hooked to the left and right mounting rings on top of the projector housing. The projector screen housing sits about ten inches out from the wall. I mounted my 54" Panasonic Viera plasma tv directly to the wall so I could pull the screen down when I want to watch movies or play games on the big screen. The screen itself sits about 6 inches off the wall and is about 1.5 inches away from my plasma.Without even pulling the screen down it looks good. You would think having a white projector screen housing mounted to your living room wall would look bad or out of place but it actually doesn't. My fiance (who loathes some of my home theater projects) was shocked that it fit in well with our living room.Now, for the most important part, how does the picture look on the screen? Well, this is the first projector screen I have owned so I can only compare this screen to the wall which I was using before I purchased the screen and mounted my plasma. I am currently using a JVC DLA-HD350 Projector and there is a substantial difference from projecting onto a white wall vs projecting onto this screen. The brightness, color, and sharpness of the picture increased to a high degree. Watching blu-ray movies in 1080p on this screen is amazing. The Dark Knight in particular looks absolutely gorgeous. Yes, much of this is owed to the projector with it's inky blacks, but the screen definitely helps improve the picture.For the price of the screen I believe it's a great value. Obviously this screen isn't comparable to a Studiotek 130 or other high end screens, but for the money I believe it's a great, affordable investment into your own home theater.
It is one thing to have various problems with a computer, but another to have incompetent and indifferent tech support.I had my Compaq Presario 1200 Notebook for 3 months before I lost the first hard drive. First I had problems with the sound drivers, then I had problems with windows ME program and finally with the hard drive.When the hard drive totally crashed (only 3 months old) I spent almost two hours trying to get help from technical support. 4 individuals (one brain dead, one total indifferent, one telling my that my year warranty did not include the hard drive and one that disconnected me,) the last tech told me to send it back and it would be two weeks before I would get the machine back. Two weeks for a person that works on the road is untenable.The second Hard Drive lasted three months. The machine locked up and was not restorable when I was in South America. I was without a computer for 2 more months. When I returned to the USA I went through [a lot] again with the customer service (oxymoron with Compaq). The service representative and supervisor are from India or Pakistan and their English is very difficult to understand. They have to have me read and reread and reread again the basic information to them (serial number, etc.). Another sad state of affairs at Compaq/HP. Finally they sent me the box to return the machine and assured me that I would get top priority (as I was to return to S.A.). Two weeks passed and when I called (five days before leaving for S.A.) they said they could not find my computer. Un ...believable!I cannot stress strong enough... AVOID COMPAQ. The quality is Poor and the service is nonexistent.Now I am stranded without a computer. I lament the day I bought this computer.
Great backpack, quick shipping. More pockets and space then i know what to do with. fits my 15 inch Mac book pro like a dream.
When lighting struck an electric transformer it also hit my computer's modem card, bypassing a Heavy Duty Battery Pack in 2007. I've been looking for a modem with data, fax and voice and finally found this Brand as I've tried several brands that lacked the voice, so I purchased two.Tested them out and theses modems are &#34;EXCELLENT&#34; !! My voice phone SOFTWARE is working beautifully to store messages and Telephone conversations & etc.
Sounds great, and works with my creative zen vision:m. the only thing is that the remote control doesnt give all the functions that the player have.
Works perfect. I have one Vista box and a Win 2000 box. Plugged it in, turned on the computers and I was set, no problems at all. The only down side for me is the arrangement of the USB input cables, I wish they were on the sides or back of the KVM. It is however a small box and there is only so much room. It works and is cheap, what else could one ask for?
Great value! Bought this as I can't use the ear buttons that came with my IPod. Didn't want a head set, so opted for the neckband type. Very good sound!
The cable i ordered for my Pentex camera does not fit my camera - the shipping cost more then the cable.
If you hit skip once, it takes you to the beginning of thescene, hit it once more to get to the previous scene, but you have to hit the skip button the 2nd time fast, or it will just start the scene over again. You can get to the previous scene by just hitting skip 2 times in a row very fast. This is not that hard people, it is very easy to figure out. I agree it will take little time to get used to, but after watching one movie, you should be able to figure it out.
Haven't used the ink yet so i don't know how good it is but thedealer never sent the Photo Paper with it ! Still waiting; HELLO ?!?!?!?!
A word of caution before considering this keyboard and mouse. There are many things this set has going for it: the key travel in the keyboard is superb; the media buttons are conveniently placed; and the five-button laser mouse performs very well. The reception and battery life could be a little better, but that's not a significant problem. This would be a great set except for one significant flaw.The problem is that the material used to pad the mouse grip degrades over time, and eventually disintegrates. After only about a year of use, the mouse grip was sticky, spongy, and riddled with holes. The paint was well worn, too. It was a disgusting and unusable mess.What about the keyboard? Well, I should say that this was originally a gift. The moment the recipient first opened the box and set up the keyboard, they immediately put it back into storage because the wrist rest was already sticky and grimy. Out of the box. It wasn't disintegrating, but it sure wasn't comfortable.I recently pulled this keyboard back out of storage when my current (HP) keyboard started to die. While the feel of the keys on the keyboard was great, I could not endure that sticky wrist rest. After a desperate attempt to strip off the sticky material with some solvents (which, to be fair, got rid of most of the sticky nonsense and replaced it with a clean, shiny plastic surface), I decided to just buy a new keyboard and mouse set and end this madness once and for all.This is an old model, and I hope Logitech has learned its lesson never to use such horrible material in its products again.
Had this TV for a couple of months and I've had no problems with it. Plenty of inputs and a very bright and clear picture. The biggest problem I have noticed is that you can't be either below or above the picture and still see a clear, bright image, although the side viewing angle is much better. Works well as a gigantic PC monitor, for playing movies, and for playing games. Honestly I don't know why I would ever consider going with LCD or plasma... their picture quality just isn't as good as with DLP. Just going to Target or Walmart you can compare side-by-side and realize how pixely LCD/Plasmas are.
Expensive printer to upkeep. Greedy Epson rejects recyclable generic cartridges while their genuine epson ink cartridges are overpriced and not that reliable. If I buy an expensive $400 printer. I expect to use whatever quality materials I want, because I own the printer and I want to get the best printing performance. Epson intentional sabotages their consumers by forcing their users to use their brand of poor quality inks.I own other large format printers and Epson tend to need more baby sitting.
There are a lot of good reviews already written on these earbuds, so I'm just going to add my two cents. For what its worth I think the sound and comfort of these are really great for such a low price, I haven't found a pair I liked more for under $30. (Most recently I tried the Panasonic RP-HJE50 and I really don't like them. The cord material is extremely sticky, grabs everything and yanks the buds out of my ears so easily. The extension, which you pretty much always need to use to have a comfortable amount of cord, is also very annoying.) Back to the Sony MDR-EX51s...I've owned two pairs of these - the black set and the white. In my experience the black cord grabs to clothing, etc. more easily than the white, causing the buds to yank out of your ear. The black cord seems to be made of a slightly different material that sticks/grabs a little bit more, that's best I can describe it. For this reason alone I would definitely order the white ones.Also, if you purchase these and one bud stops working, check to make sure the tiny pin-hole in the bud isn't blocked. I'm pretty sure that was the problem with my first set of these buds, though I didn't realize it at the time. My second pair had a bud stop working only a few months after I ordered them and upon further inspection I noticed the working side had an open-pinhole and the other side didn't... so I carefully cleared the clogged hole and both buds are back in action. (If this is the problem you may notice an odd pressure when you insert the "broken" bud into your ear, it definitely feels different, like a little suction or something.) Of course after time and abuse one earbud will usually stop working before the other, it's the nature of the beast. But definitely check the pin-holes before giving up, if I had I'd probably still be on my first pair.Also be gentle when removing the earbuds from your ears, the little plastic covers do come off very easily, and as far as I know they don't sell replacement packs of them. If one flies off while you're removing them it's pretty much lost to the world, learn from my experience. :)
Dont let the price fool you.... this cable is as tough as a 30 dollar cable. It works great, and is not cheap and flimsy. Give this cable a try. 10 star item.
I bought this to go the the matching earbuds. It works great. It holds the earbuds securly and compactly. It is small enough to fit in my carry-on without taking up any real space. Great for traveling. Highly recommend.
I have had this lens for about 4 months or so and just love it to death. If you have the money or not and you love wildlife photography then this is a must have lens. Lens works like a champ and takes sharp pictures. Work's very well with the Nikon TC-14E II converter and I would like to try the TC-17E also with it. I have mostly been using it to shoot Eagles in flight and have got some very nice shots. I would recommend and nice heavy duty carbon fiber tripod and the Bogen / Manfrotto 3421 Heavy Duty Gimbal Head.
This system worked great for a couple months. Then it started having trouble loading, reading, and playing discs. Finally , about a year later it won't play anything at all. There is a physical problem with the changer that actually puts scratches on the discs because it can't load properly. I've ruined a couple brand new discs. I've seen similar problems with other multi-disc players, so now I will only get single disc players.
Hello, I'm about to purchase this adapter, but I wonder if it can be used on the nintendo DSi. Thanks,
Excellent product from Amazon and made by Bogen-Manfrotto. Received quickly and very satisfied. The pricing was very reasonable. I am an amature photographer, and Bogen makes an excellant product.
I ordered this cable to replace one I lost while on vacation. This cable works great and is of very good quality. I have been using it now for 40 days and have no problems. We will see in 6 months or a year. All in all I am very satisfied with this purchase.
I have a regular 40GB iPod, but only about 10GB of songs, and only really listen to about 2GB of them on a regular basis. The regular iPod is therefore a waste for me, uses more batteries, is heavier/bigger, and generally overkill.I wanted something for my runs, and my old shuffle (which I didn't really like) broke, so I thought I would try this new one as my wife has one and likes it.This design is superior, the built in clip negates any need for an armband like the old design needed, and it is so small and light you don't even know it is there.The battery life on it is fantastic - I use it for my walks to and from work each morning, on my runs, and at night when I play poker - and it still lasts about three days for me on a single charge.I don't use the headphones that come with it, so I don't know if they are any good, and there are some odd volume issues with the unit when you first start it up (that might be a settings issue that I'm not aware of - it starts off very low) - but otherwise perfect.If you don't like listening to the same music over and over, don't care about video, don't care about seeing the song details - then the iPod Shuffle is all you need - and it is inexpensive too - get one.
WOW. Ok, so I was replacing the amp (blown) in my truck. It was an old amp, so it needed to go. However, I didn't need anything from Pimp My Ride.The unit installed flawlessly. Everything is very easily controlled from the unit itself, so installation took a short time to swap. It was a little easier, since I already had everything set up, but this unit has everything in a good place.The sound is GREAT for the price! Even though it's pretty well in the lower price ranges, it performs along side mid-range units. Since installing this amp, I've had absolutely no issues whatsoever.
Great product would highly recommend it. I use it alot for practice when I don't want to use an amp has a lot of effecrs which are nice. It is great for learning lead riffs. I really enjoy owning the MP-GT1 and would buy another one if anything happened to mine. Last thing I would recomend is buying the charger also it will charge on the computer but it takes about six hours. Hope this review helps you in your decision.
This is my second ipod - and found it to be everything I was expecting, and more.
Easy to install, comes with a neat little USB utility, and provides painless upgrade to USB 2.0 and Firewire. Doesn't do anything glamorously, just well.
I love my Garmin. It is the 1st GPS I have owned. My only complaint is that the User Manual is on a CD. I do not always have access to a computer, so I have yet to read the manual.
I went to other sites to buy points in a rush and ended up waiting over a day. Luckily I remembered I can get the codes here as soon as I pay for it. Great deal when your dealing with Amazon.
This is my 2nd pair in 2 years. I had to return the first pair after 1 year because sound in one side died. No problem, it was still under warranty and they replaced it. Almost a year later, the same thing happened. So I researched and read reviews of many other earphones on Amazon, MacWorld, et al and finally came to the conclusion that the best I could get for the money were the same ones. So I'm hoping for better luck this time. That said, they are great when I am walking, running, and on my lawn tractor. They don't fall out like the ones that came with my iPod and they filter out most external noise. The sound is very good. My only advice, keep your receipt.Update: Well, it's a year later and on pair #3 (factoring in the one they replaced free) which just failed and are out of warranty. Sound on right side, it's always the right, died. I paid $89. for these last ones so I am through with Etymotic Research. I just odered the Sennheiser CX300-B In-Ear Stereo Headphones for less than half the price of the Etymotic. At least in a year I won't feel so bad if they fail too.UPDATE#2: Well, I got the Sennheiser and they were awful. Foam earbud covers did not fit my ears and the flimsiness of them might also mean they would get lost quickly. Sound, too, was scratchy. Returned them and bought my 4th pair of Etymotics. At least with those I know they fit perfectly and the sound is perfect.
I have used these headphones out of mp3 players and out of top of the line A-biased balanced gear. They are very unforgiving of source, and I believe most of the time people do not like these headphones is simply because of that. In my opinion, Sony made the mistake of not putting a big warning label on the headphone packaging, manual, and maybe headphone itself, that the SA5000 needs to be paired with audio gear and recordings very carefully to sound "right". I don't really hold this against Sony as this is a studio headphone yet audiophiles always try to use studio headphones for non-studio purposes without taking the appropriate measures to make them sound more forgiving.As a yardstick, these headphones utterly decimate the ultrasone pro 900 in terms of build quality and technical detail and imaging precision, and my pro 900 is quite modded to increase its coherent soundstage and revealing detail but it is inherently limited due to bufferboard design and closed-back design, whereas SA5000 has an extremely minimal bufferboard. This means also SA5000 has a very "immediate" presentation, and gives less illusion of soundstage depth except for what is inside the recording and added by the rest of the audio chain. Stock cable is "decent", I think ~28 awg, but ground combines into a single conductor at the Y split, maybe not very durable when pulled so be careful.I do not recommend these headphones to audiophiles unless they are GOING ALL OUT to make sure these headphones synergize well with their gear and music. These headphones are even somewhat unforgiving of my $3000+ audio setup and makes 75% of my recordings sound like mp3's with flabby bass and obviously flawed mixing. These headphones belong in the studio where those clowns can hear how bad their work is and maybe develop a conscience and stop ruining our music.
After days of research on the net, I decided my camera purchase would be the xtsi. I have been very happy with this camera for over a year. It is a great camera to grow with. It is very easy to learn. My instruction booklet is worn out. I purchased the 28-105mm sigma lens. I just recently purchased another sigma lens 100-300mm. My pictures turn out great. If any of my pictures don't turn out it's do to my error. I play around with the different features all the time. I stopped using the flash on the camera and purchased the Maxxum flash 3500xi. I highly recommend this flash.
I bought my nano about a week ago and it's great product. You get exactly what the description says you will. The graphics are great, the color is beautiful. The album art feature is really nice. The sound quality is great. The nano comes with apple earphones, which are okay but hurt my ears as I am not used to them. I prefer to use my own headphones. It also comes with a very easy to follow guide, a USB charger cord, and the iTunes CD (another great program, by the way). When I first saw the nano I thought it was way too small (and it is very small) but after about a day I was completely used to it's size. To me the regular iPod is huge now. As for some of the cons I've seen in these reviews: sure, it is fragile, but if you take care of it that's not an issue. If you put it back after you use it, it won't get scrathed up at all. Naturally, if you drop an ipod on the floor it will break, but that isn't the nano's fault. It wasn't designed for people dropping it.
Bought a large cd case to transport dvd's, cd's, etc in a solid durable cd case. The product looks nice and holds a fair amount of cd's, however the case isn't nearly as rigid as I am comfortable with. The case can bend in with a slight amount of pressure. If you need a seriously durable cd case I wouldn't recommend this product. Also, mine didn't come with a handle (not really a big deal but just thought I would add that).
I purchased 2 of these items for a specific location. I needed two surge protectors to protect my new Tempur-Pedic Adjustable bed. A king that used 2 twin beds attached. Each side has its own controls for motors and vibrators. Each side of bed had tables with a power strip built in. I therefore needed a minimum of 2 protected sockets to plug into for each side of bed. These were the best I could find in this price range. All surge devices in this price range use MOV's to prevent surge's reaching devices which could burn up unless protected. One thing was not clear from ad was whether or not the existing wall plate would have to be removed or not to attach surge protector. Since the room was just painted I had not put outlet covers on till I received the new surge protectors. As it turned out I was right and it screwed in with a single screw where the normal cover would go. It covers the outlet well and look good. Lights are nice to have if in when it does fail due to protecting your devices.I would recommend due to build quality and ease of installation.
Have you ever been bored and decided to watch a movie,but when you got to your movie section you relized you've watched all of your movie one million times,so then you wish that you could have the time and money to get more DVDs. Well now you can. With these low priced DVD-Rs you can get movies in your own home. Why buy a movie that you might not like ... when you could get lots of movies for less and if you don't like the movie burn over it. It is so simple. So do yourself a favor buy these DVD-Rs. You deserve it.
I purchased this printer for my son and have been nothing but dissapointed....this printer has stop working completely...I thought maybe it was out of ink and purchased new cartridges which was not cheap just to find out that it still would not work...I have never ever been so frustrated w/a printer. My daughter has a Lexmark and has had it for awhile and it works fine...I wish I would have invested my money in Lexmark instead of HP...but it sounded like a pretty good printer but boy was a wrong about that!
This is amazing and I love it. It's very long and the sound is great.
I have nothing good to say about Kingston memory. I tried installing this module in an E-machines T1220 1.2 GHz Celeron system that is only 3 months old and no go. Wouldn't work in two other systems I tried. The same spec memory from Centon and PNY both worked without any problems. Mine is going back.
Great price and it works great. No problem with the connectors and sounds as good as more expensive optical cables.
I suffer from a disorder that makes my hands shake so much that I have had to use a tripod and timer for the last few years. With the FZ1 and the IS lens I can now take handheld photos, even at 12X zoom. The EVF is bright and legible and I no longer have to wear glasses when taking photos.The pictures are brighter and sharper at 2mp than my 3.2mp Sony DSC-F505V. This camera has put the fun back into photography for me and it will for you also. It is simple to use for the beginner and the experienced shooter will appreciate the different modes and the versatility that they offer.I highly recommend the FZ1 to everyone. This gives new meaning to bang for the buck and you will love the Leica 12X IS lens.
I USE THEM TO HOLD THE DOUBLE LAYER DVD's I MAKE. I FIGURE SINCE THEY HOLD 2 DVD's PER CASE I'LL PUT MY DOUBLE LAYER DVD's I MAKE IN THEM. KINDA FITS 2 DVD's IN 1 CASE & THE 2 DVD's ARE DOUBLE LAYER , DOUBLE DOUBLE
I NEVER RECEIVED IT I PURCHASED IT ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOTHING. I ALSO CONTACTED THE PERSON BUT IS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. I AM GOING TO REPORT THIS PERSON. I WANT MY REFUND...
Bought this camera for my wife. She loves it!! Takes GREAT pictures and is small (fits her purse easily) and easy for her to use. Would recommend it as an easy to use, inexpensive (relative) "point and shoot" camera for the average user.
Let me start off by saying these are great speakers. Clear sound and adequate bass response. The ONLY reason I'm giving these 4 stars are because to my unsophisticated ear, these are not much better than the Sony XS-GTX1641 6.5" speakers. I recently installed both the Sonys and these Alpines, and while the Alpines provide slightly more bass, I would have been just as happy installing 4 Sonys for $30 less. But if you do have a more sophisticated ear than I, then maybe you will be able to greater distinguish between these two sets of speakers. If I didn't have the Sonys to compare them to, I would have given these 5 stars because for the price; they did provide the sound I was looking for.
Even though the box says this adapter will work with windows 98se, don't count on it. After 15+ hours of trying various fixes and having Linksys support tell me that it does not work with windows 98, I exchanged it for a Belkin adapter (Part # F5D7010). Inserted the Belkin setup CD, it did it's thing for about 10 minutes then said to install the card. It worked right off, and was able to detect wireless networks from nearly a block away. Definitely the choice for older windows laptops!
Its hard buying a battery online. Not knowing what you will receive. This is an original Sony battery which lasts around 2.5 and at a streach 3 hours regardless of how you seup your battery save and even of you turn off the radio. Amazon is the place to go if you need this. Great service.Its better to buy an extended battery right off the bat when you buy a laptop.
I specifically ordered battery packs for a FLEX-BELT by SLENDERTONE. Product is advertised with the Slendertone page! Product PHOTO clearly shows a battery with the label "850 mAh" however seller sent me TWO packs of "1,200 mAh" batteries which are two big for FLEX-BELT controller box("AAA" size - NOT "AA") and when tried anyway - began dangerously OVERHEATING unit!This seller obviously can't be bothered with "details" like product specifications wanted by customers or just CAN'T READ ENGLISH maybe?
This should be the correct print pack for PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you can order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints or T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and "270" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLU
I used 4 of these in a RV House Battery/ Charging system ....they are very nice and can be tie wrapped to secure the covers better.
This Camera is the best camera i ever bought. I am an expert on cameras and I know Quality when I see it.
I have used this with an old zune, a blackberry and a new ipod, and it works well with all of them. I bought this based on the other positive reviews and was not disappointed. I am mostly not a fan of Monster products, having been a cable, internet and phone field tech for 6 years, but this product suprised and pleased me. I would buy the one with an extra usb output if you have an ipod.
We bought this before a long travelling vacation, and it works great. The sound is much better than any portable device I've seen, period. Only regret has to do with the batteries - we bought rechargables (Rayovac Nickel Metal Hydride), and they only last about 4 hours, which means that you need several sets. It would have been great to have a built-in battery and better life, or at least a built-in battery charger so there wasn't so much changing of batteries. Also, the remote's usefulness is limited to volume, play/pause, and skip forward/back - no menu functions. We have the newest IPOD (v. 5.5, 80G), and I expected that the menu button on the remote would have some function, but it does not. All in all, I'd buy it again.
These headphones are horrible. You can turn the noise canceling on and off. When the cancellation is "on" you hear a constant "hiss" and what music you can hear sounds extremely tinny and somewhat distorted.
I would advise against using these swabs. Use an air blower and if that fails then take it to a professional. I used all four and managed to leave marks on the sensor. Not happy, need to send the camera in. Also they are extremely overpriced.
works great. Took to travel overseas and it works great. It folds up so small, but this tripod is very sturdy for a heavy DSLR camera. Used it to take some great night shots that required a tripod and remote control shutter release.
I find it is easier to use for my audio cd's my other ones are cody's and I also enjoyed using th3m it is easy to put in a pocket and use it any where.
for the money this is very good sounding system. i have my t.v hook up to it and sound's great. make it sound like your at the movies. has all the option that make it great.
These speakers have a increadible range of noise. They depict the midrange and highrange perfectly.They, however, do not offer much base, so i would not recomend them for the front speakers.They add a nice touch when you can hear them in DTS or THX, expecially if you have a good receiver.Well worth the price, and are easilly compare'able to bose speakers.
Couldn't find anyplace else on Amazon to review the Dymo Letra Tags. I am probably returning both models that I purchased. The more expensive model (QX50) has a Qwerty keyboard, but prints horribly, if at all. On a single line of bold text, it printed just about nothing. It prints 2-lines of normal text, with contrast set at the highest level, very irregularly. You can see some letters but not others. This is supposed to be their newer model. The next level down (a few bucks less) looks more like a calculator in it's design; long and narrow (N10926?). It prints really well; very crisp letters even just at regular contrast. Unfortunately in 2-line mode it will not center the lines, has less symbols (I need inch marks), and requires 6 batteries to the other model's 5. (Perhaps the extra power makes it print better though?) I'm pretty disappointed. The tapes are much more expensive than the old emobossed wheel gun models they make. LetraTag tapes provide only 13 feet of tape. I wanted to make labels for my garden stakes. I'm going to take a look at the Brother and Casio lines of label makers and hope there's something better.
It's a great bag. Perfect for the 17" HP laptop. It arrived fast as well. Very happy with the purchase! :)
Works great! It performs as you would expect and at a cost that you can afford. I am quite satisfied.
I have never used the LCD monitor for desktop before. This is the first time. It's the Screen big and good picture performance. Event when you see from the side the pictures looks like the same. The price is not expensive for this quality. Its will be better if you used the graphic card at 64 mb so it will support the 1280 x 1024 resolution with max color 32 bit. the auto adjustment help you to have the best view for your PC. You can try and will know the performance since you shot on the monitor.
I wish I had waited and read the reviews earlier as I too, would NOT have purchased this item. It's a roll of the dice from what I've read. You might wind up with a Rio 600 that functions for you at the level expected. Or you might not. It may last a few days, or as in my case a bit over one week! The sound quality went from really great to TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! The Joy pad does not function well at all. Sometimes not taking input at all, sometimes responding with wrong results. I would consider this item's quality control to be non-existant.
I purchased this battery and the seller sent the wrong battery and I had to pay for it be returned. Got the correct battery on the next try, but I am not happy with paying for someone else's mistake. I have not had time to really use the product for the reason above. So for little time I had the wrong product I could not of course use it, nor could I use it as it was shipping back. Since that time I have only had a working battery for approximately a week. This took 3 weeks to get the correct battery so I could use it. This is starting from the date the original battery was shipped. Look carefully at who sells this.Nikon EN-EL1 Rechargeable Battery for Nikon Coolpix 775, 880, 885, 995, 4300, 4500, 4800, 5000, 5400, 5700 & 8700 Digital Cameras
Trendnet makes a good product. I have a network printer server from them and it works great. I did some research before purchasing this item and it was supposed to be compatible with Vista. However it does not work with Vista x64 bit. I emailed support and they said it was not compatible and they had no immediate plans to make a 64-bit driver available.
I received my Belkin Wireless-G Router this morning. I was able to install and network my desktop and laptop in minutes. The instruction were easy to follow and I was up and surfing the web on my wireless laptop effortlessly. Would recommend.
Outdated software, beware it is a pain to setup. You need to make sure you have the capability to put it in compatibility mode for Windows 7 and beyond.
Attach this kit to your new deck with the included metal screws, and it holds it securely in place, while providing a convenient slot for the case of the cd currently playing. Installation was easy and I love how it ended up.
I have had this LCD TV/DVD combo tv for about a week now and am primarily using it in the office for computer and DVD watching. It's amazing how much better the picture looks when using the built in DVD player instead of the DVD drive in my computer. The TV picture is nice, despite the "made in China" brand name. The brightness level needed to be tweaked a little before an adequate picture could be watched but overall, it has a decent remote control and it works as advertised. The housing is not at all cheap looking, which you wouldn't expect in this price range and the sound quality does not sound "tinny" or like laptop computer speakers. One thing to note is the computer resolution, which is not stated anywhere but in the manual. It is not 1280x768, which is the native resolution of the LCD TV, but rather 1028x768. I was a bit disappointed that the VGA input would only produce this resolution, as there are other 17" LCD TV's that do higher. I was a bit misled thinking that it would produce the resolution advertised as the TV's resolution. I love amazon and would have returned this TV in a heartbeat if it didn't perform to its pricetag, but this product turned out to be a keeper. Hope this helps other buyers.
The cd shelf with its some assembly works fantastically. It's very well made, no more do my cds fall and hit me in the foot.
PRoduct is OK ! Hardware/Driver works without a problem but software is not clear for usage. Some improvement would be appreciated.
I purchased this MP3 player about 4 months ago. I'm impressed with the small size. The battery life and the sound quality are adequate, but not great. Unfortunately, the third time I removed the SD card, it would not lock the card when I reinstalled it. So, back to the factory it goes.
While I'd agree that the range of these units in typical conditions isn't 6miles, I tested it upto about 1 mile with a lot of stuff in the way (opposite sides of a hill).I'm not sure what the first post is taking about when it says &quot;high power mode&quot; - I assume that means the GMRS channels as opposed to the FRS ones, as this unit doesn't have a power boost function that I have seen.As I haven't had one of these radio's before, I don't know how it compares to others, but I think that it's common knowledge that the advertised ranges on all of these radios (not just Uniden ones) are the absolute maximum ranges in completely flat surroundings with line of sight (i.e. no buildings in the way).
Laptop heat, we experience it and the normal response is a fan-powered cooling pad. I wanted something that did not use power from my USB ports, was portable and quiet. The ixoft pad meets those requirements, simply place you laptop on the pad that's it! Any heat generated is absorbed into the structure of the pad, your unit stays cooler (mine seems to) and when finished simply stow the pad in you bag with the laptop. Additional advantages, the pad works with netbooks, laptops and also provides a cushioned 'lap desk' for the user who places their laptop on their lap. Try that with a rigid cooling pad, oh and don't forget those USB cables that tie the two together. I recommend this pad, it has solved my heat problem. Thanks, Termaltalke!
I absolutely love this camera. I bought it last May and got the greeeeat special that only cost around $200 for the camera and accessories set. The battery last such a long time. I rarely ever charge the battery at all honestly. The color is great. Everyone compliments it. The camera is so small and easy to carry around. Strap it on your wrist and go. Yes, this camera is not the latest, but I absolutely love it. Pictures come out great. There's a variety of settings and the pictures come out greeeeeeat.If you can afford it, get the weather case too. I took this camera to the beach and got sand in it and the camera was ruined. So, I bought the same exact camera again and don't. I couldn't help it; I loved it too much
This armband has been very easy to run with, and stays put as I run (I've done one run in the rain with it, and it kept my ipod dry). My only complaint is that my arm is a teensy bit small for the armband, and so I have to adjust the buckle for the case in order to get it to fit. overall, a great purchase, esp for those who still have a first generation nano!
I got the alarm and zip tied it onto the frame and it worked great. About 6 months later the 2 way paging system stopped working and I got my warrantied part back in about 8 days. All options work well e.g. tilt etc. It's Loud, almost too loud! Oh, and 2 way pager works great inside the house. Installation was long to take part bike shell, otherwise zip tie to frame, hook to battery snap on fittings for optional parts (led, tilt pager) and all is working. I put a on/off switch on the negative wire for easy addition of other remotes or a master reset. If I put it in my truck or trailer the whole rig is alarmed with the vibration sensor so it's great for trips where you take your bike with you. I think it would be a great car, boat, jetski, etc alarm
I love this little thing it does more things than navigate. Great features and points of intrest. I think it is the best.
All I can say is "I LIKE IT". You put up to two batteries in and walk away from it and come back and they are fully changed. One battery is charged at a time. It's also has information display on the battery under charge so you know where that battery is in the charging cycle.
All in all, I am super pleased with this player after about a week of use (bought it refurb $43.95 + 7.49 shipping). After using my Samsung HD-941 DVD player for 2 years ($200+ when it first came out), I figured that it was time to swap it out with something else after enduring a couple of its annoying shortcomings.The most impressive is the crisp picture quality. The unit processes dark shades without the annoying pixelation, which bugged me to no end with the Samsung. Another observation is that my picture was much sharper with the new player.For the more savvy in A/V electronics: So far, I have played Xvids, AVIs, Mpegs, and also normal DVDs. It plays just about everything except .ogm (I think there were a couple more formats, but I am not 100% sure). That was the key reason for me in purchasing the Philips. You can also unlock the player to make it region free. Just search the web for "unlocking dvp5982" and follow the instructions. Another cool thing is that the unit reads multisession discs, which saves everyone a lot of money in the long run if you are a burner like I am.A small gripe that I have is that the until does not have optical audio out. Because of my strange A/V setup, I cannot use HDMI for audio from the unit. Just a heads up...The Philips DVP5982 is tiny, which is nice. It feels a bit tacky, but Philips did a great job of using shiny plastics to spruce it up in the looks department. I appreciate that it does not have any annoying, super-bright LEDs on the front to distract you while viewing movies.Another feature of note is that the player can process 1080p, which is great since videos are starting to be distributed in higher quality formats.Now for the remote: It is laid out fairly well. The reason I say "fairly" is that when I do grab it in the right way, all the buttons are where I expect them to be. On the other hand, I have had occasions of holding it upside down (I think the jog buttons should have been on the bottom). I had read some other reviews stating that the remote does not have a button to open the tray door. If they would have read the manual, they would learn that the stop button doubles for eject.
Easy to setup, if you are using it as a DHCP server. I wasn't, so it takes a little know how to turn off the DHCP server: Login into to 192.168.0.1 and go to setup|network settings to turn it off. Fairly easy. IP Address is written on the bottom of the unit, in case you forget. Works great!
Nice little product. I was looking for a recessed USB hub that I can install in the wall and this was the best I could find. It would be great if there was no need for power supply. I didn't realize it had it when I ordered it. But since I couldn't find anything that would suit my need, this will do just fine.
I use this lens mostly for portraits and it's simply the best. For the price, it's a must-have. You won't regrets it.
I just sent these back and ordered the 170s. There is way too much hissing. It is extremely annoying. I tried switching channels a million times, moving the base, etc. Occasionally it would work and I would have great sound for a minute, but then came the hissing. I really hope the 2.4GHz of the 170s does not have this problem.
I just got the Harmony 670 with a new TV, receiver, DVR cable box, DVD player, and Onkyo RI iPod dock. Once I set all the components up, I inserted the CD into my Mac OSX laptop, and in 20 minutes all the data and commands I need to work the entire system were downloaded, and 5 remotes were put away. About the only thing it doesn't seem to do is control the volume on the second audio output (in my setup this is a whole house overhead speaker system, which is controllable in each room with a rheostat anyway). The ease of use of the remote itself and the apparently very up-to-date data base on the website are impressive. Even my wife, who never met a remote she liked, likes the plain English macros like "Watch TV" and "Watch a movie."
We bought one and it lasted for about a year. Then we bought another one and it developed the same problem. The problem has to do with the connection from the cord to the microphone. After awhile the sound from the microphone starts breaking up or only one side of the speaker works. I tried to fix it but I couldn't figure it out. I'm sure other people must have the same problem. Other than that, the microphone is fun.
I got the S3 IS and gave my wife the A620. The S3 has image stabilization and 12x zoom and for a guy who spends two-thirds of his time taking pictures of birds, bees, and butterflies, THIS is the camera! Wait a second: bees and butterflies? Doesn't that take a macro? Yes, but with a 12x optical zoom, you can stand five feet from a flower and, yes, with some software, you could have a picture that is a "macro" with any other camera, and blow it up to 11x17. Six MP is plenty. I've had a picture of a tiger (and now a dog)on my web site, and you can count the hairs and whiskers; the bee's pollen sacs are crystal clear.If I can find where to post some pictures, take a look.Some negatives: When you DO use the macro, unlike other Canons, you can't use it in "Auto." That's okay, but the button is now on the side and you have to look for it. And then macro and super macro are very sensitive, and there often isn't enough light for a picture and the flash is too much. Try taking a picture of a coin...For some odd reason, though most of the button are in the same place as on the A620, I hit them accidentally more often and have changed settings though I didn't mean to.Though this isn't exactly a negative, I do wish that I could switch the view setting to the next picture when looking at what's on the card. I don't know how else to explain it, but using the LCD to view your picture AND pulling them in for a close up look, you can't move on to the next shot.So, while I'm at it, I wish it had a 3" LCD instead of 2. But then, I wish it had a 5" LCD, weighed 3 ounces, had a 20x optical zoom, and had a viewfinder that anyone with glasses could use. I also want world peace, a lottery hit, and leg room on NWA.Speaking of which...the viewfinder is actually one of the best I've found after 50+ years of taking pictures. It's adjustable, and large enough.I could go on and on, but that would be superfluous considering the preceding reviews by others. It deserves 4.5 stars, and the only reason why not 5 is that we all know the next step is a 15x zoom and 8 MP, not that I need 8 MP.Be sure to get a 1 GB, preferably a 2 GB card, btw. If you take "movies" at all, and you use high res, you'll eat up memory like crazy. But even then, you can now use the zoom in movie mode and take snapshots while taking movies.An excellent lens, the Canon 180 degree LCD, ...Enough. It's not point and shoot, and it's not small. It's comfortable, can indeed be used with one hand (hey, I've often got a dog attached to the other), and I just can't praise it enough. Even the price is more than reasonable. But if you're a beginner, go with the A620 or a Sony. This is the missing link between PowerShots and DSLR.
I got the 360 based on experience with my wife's 660. I was going away on a stateside assignment in the military and quickly got tired of not knowing where I was going in the new state.The 360 is basically the 660 but without widescreen or the traffic receiver, the latter of which you have to pay a subscription for and is only useful if you commute on major roadways. The 360 screen is the same height as the 660 screen, just narrower. I really don't find there to be any big advantage with the extra width and I kind of like that the unit is smaller when carrying it or shoving it in the glovebox. For the record my wife prefers the widescreen, but that's all she's ever used.Enough glowing words have been written about both units that I won't heap on more, but I have to say that the Nuvi mounting system leaves a lot to be desired.On my wife's 660 the mount broke at the cup part of the cup/ball attachment point within a few short weeks. In its defense, my wife is not terribly mechanically inclined and for a while thought that you had to detach the unit at this mechanism. (Actually there is a quite ingenious little tab you can see in the picture of the unit where your thumb pushes in the tab on the bottom while your other four fingers sit on the top and the unit slides right out of the mount, easy as pie.) Still, I don't think the ball joint should have broken so easily.We chalked it up to her misunderstanding, but now I've had the 360 for barely a month and the mount (pretty much identical to the 660 mount as far as I can tell) broke in a spot where it definitely should not have. You can see in the picture that the suction cup and mounting arm articulate around a silver metal tab on either side of the suction cup. The part of the suction cup that the metal tab rides in cracked on both sides simultaneously from no more than average swiveling of the unit up and down to achieve the proper viewing angle as I installed it each time getting into the car.Now I am researching buying a new mount. Disturbingly, I am finding numerous postings saying that the suction cup (of the replacement mounts, at least) has a bad tendency to weld to the glass in hot sun, never to come off without destroying the suction cup beyond any future use and leaving a good amount of rubber stuck to the window that requires extensive razor scraping to remove.Not sure what I am going to do; go with a Garmin replacement suction mount, a Garmin beanbag mount, or an aftermarket version.To recap, I am very happy with the 360 (and my wife's 660 for that matter) but I am very UNhappy with the mounts on either one.
This case does fit the camera fairly well and provides decent protection. The attached base does not inhibit shooting in any way. however, the base must be completely removed in order to have access to the data port, video out port, remote control port, flash card, or battery (which must be removed to be charged). I have had the case for a few weeks and find that i have it off more than on. It also seems to be too expensive for the quality you get. If I were to start all over again, I think I would buy a nice, generic camera bag that could also hold memory cards, the battery charger, and other accessories.
A changed from a Valentine One to this, and I am speechless. Makes Valentine One look like a child's toy. This detector, detects EVERYTHING! Completely remarkable! Recommended over anything! You can't go wrong!
So glad the sales associate showed me a site to find out about obtaining more RAM for my computer! It's running so much faster now! Yeah!
SOUND-----Thus far, I have been disappointed with this product. The sound quality is slightly better than a good boombox. I find that high frequency sound is lacking. This surprised me because small speakers often have more trouble with low frequencies.TUNER-----The FM tuner is very poor. In live near Philadelphia and I have never had reception trouble with even the cheapest radio. This JVC receiver has pervasive static and often drops from stereo to mono on high power, local stations. If you like radio, you will not like this receiver.CONTROL-------The remote is poorly designed. It is overloaded with dozens of very small buttons of questionable value / use. It is also unintuitive. I consider myself to be very technically inclined. I had a difficult time getting oriented with this remote. The poor design guarantees that my wife will never use this system. That could be a good thing depending on your point of view. :-)MISSING CLOCK-------------I purchased this JVC for bedroom use. The display may be dimmed or shutdown, which is very nice. Unfortunately, there is no clock. This surprised me as I assumed that this product was targeted for executive offices and consumer bedrooms / offices. A clock with an alarm / wake to music should not have cost much.BUILD QUALITY-------------The receiver and the speakers appear to be very well built. These have clean lines, a decor friendly look / color, and a solid feel. Unfortunately, the remote, which is what you touch all of the time, is poorly designed and made of a cheap, hard plastic. Also the buttons are too small and numerous.
Using the Tom-Tom hands-free Bluetooth feature is next to worthless when you have to lean towards the unit and almost shout into it. This external microphone fixes that. The clip is plenty big to fit around the edge of your visor, so it stays right above your head. To talk, I just tilt the visor slightly down (not enough to block my view of the road, of course) and speak normally. I've been told the sound is about as good as if I'm speaking directly into my phone, without any hands-free devices. You can't ask for much more than that!
Beside the horrible user unfriendly menu system, this radio just doesn't work worth s#!t. A boat only 2 miles away can't hear you. The coast guard reply to a radio check only a few miles away sounds like random noise. There is no way to control the squelch and it all sound like crap.
I'd give it a five, but I have to be unbiast, and count in the headphones.I've had this player for several months now, and I still love it. One of my kids swiped it to use at the gym (until someone gave her a player), the other one keeps walking off with my headphones to use with her mp3 player and, occassionally, when I wasn't looking, she absconded with the whole thing to play her cds in her bedroom.-It really is durable. I've only dropped it once, onto the kitchen floor, but it was fine. My daughter also dropped it at the gym and she was impressed that it didn't break the player or mess up the disc.-I like the sound. I'm no expert, but I think it's fine, and I like the choice of eq's.*The headphones do not block out sounds at all, which means that you hear anything and everything else over the music, unless you listen to it really loud, maybe. The lowest volume setting (#1) is still too loud,in my opinion- there is no "silent" volume level.*The one thing that I really don't like is that the screen has no back-light. I never thought that would be a problem, but it can be if you want to play it in dark-lit environments.-I LOVE this player.*Those are the only negative things I can think of, and I'd still settle for those negatives to have this player. I'd choose it again if I had to choose, with a better set of h-phones, of course. I would like, someday, to upgrade to a better pair of headphones which aren't so "un-soundproof".Untechnically, I really like the look of it as well. It's not too "un-cool", not too "feminine" or whimpy looking, and not ugly at all.
This helps with better grip of controller & very easy to install.Great product ,but PS3 (Sony) still needs to make a larger controller for us with bigger than the average hand!
I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I could start using this unit and how intuitive the menu is. There is nothing to load in the box, in fact aside from the GPS unit, the only other components in the box are the windshield suction cup and power cord. Install the suction cup on the windshield, plug the unit in through your cigarette lighter, and the unit starts up. The unit was able to achieve satelite lock easily and then you are ready to receive directions. Very clean menu - Where do you want to go or Map. When calculating routes, the unit is fairly quick and accurate. The Nuvi even gave me directions through a local shortcut. My only minor complaint is that there is no off switch. When not using the unit, I need to unplug the unit from the car.
The mid and high range frequencies are reproduced with incredable clarity. You will hear the music as heard in the recording studios. That is to say; you will hear every instrument clearly and distinctly, without any distortion or blending. The base is also tight and adequate for anyone living in an apartment or condo. Any more and you may get kicked out. You can also get a great deal since this speaker is discontinued. I bought mine for less than $240 for the pair at amazon's z-shop. These speakers give the same incredable performance when watching DVD's. While BOSE has become popular, these JBL's definately outperforms similarly priced 3 way bose speakers. Remember, 3-ways don't neccesarily sound better than 2-way speakers. The fit, finish and quality of material is unmatched.
These headphones are terrible. I purchased two sets of headphones and within 2 months both are broken. After just a few uses, the sound stops working in one of the earpieces. This happened in both sets of headphones, so I would rate this product as 100% defective.
The sound is very poor but this is a nice solution for let's say listening to your iPod while you cook... if it's right there next to you. Also, the sound quality is not so good either.However, this are pretty cheap speakers so you are only receiving what you paid for.
I actually measured this cable and it was 92 feet.The cable quality is GREAT. Very sturdy and very well protected.For the price at Amazon it's a great buy, even if it's just 90 feet.
This item is nice and light on my lap. I do not feel the heat from my laptop, which is nice. The tilt is great. You can fit a 15" laptop on one side or flip it over for a 17" laptop to fit on. Very nice product.
Executive summary: the scanner has good and bad points.The immediate problem is that the drivers available as of 9/2003 do not support Apple's new USB2.0-based Macs (G5, new iMac). Canon acknowledges the problem and says they're working on new drivers, but no promise on when they'll be delivered. Another, less obvious downside is that the current generation driver leaves a background process running whether or not the scanner is plugged in, which process prevents the computer from going into &quot;sleep mode&quot; on its own (OSX 10.2). Also, I noticed that when I linked the scan button to PS Elements, it started Elements in classic mode (solution: link to files Preview, or scan from within Elements). Again, as others have noticed, it can be slow and noisy. I do believe that when it works with USB2.0 Macs, it will be faster; currently, some scans finish (in the scanner) while data remains to be transferred to the host. Lastly, the OCR software still runs only in classic mode.So, what are the good points? For one, price. For another, its form factor, including the fact that it's USB-bus powered (even with a PowerBook) -- no wall wart or line lump required. With the driver installed, you don't have to start the &quot;Canon toolbox&quot; program to use the keys on the front of the scanner, and once you've configured the software, there's no delay to click buttons on-screen to make the scanner scan (for example, to copy). Four buttons are nice, too. Less obviously, its origin for scanning is at the front left of the scanner, rather than the back; if you need to scan a bunch of cards or 4x6 photos, it's more ergonomic. I haven't tried the &quot;Z-fold&quot; lid trick yet with books. I haven't used it enough to judge its quality with color photos, but scanning index cards in black&amp;white or grayscale, or using it as a black&amp;white copier, it seems fine.I think the scanner is a keeper, but then, my requirements are for a simple flat-bed scanner, and not for a graphics powerhouse model. If it were working with my USB2.0 iMac today, I'd rate it a star higher.
This port replicator has worked great so far and you can't beat the price with a stick. I am only able to get 1280x800 maximum resolution through the DVI-D port to my digital monitor but I'm not sure if the problem is with the replicator, my laptop, or the monitor so I'm still giving this 5 stars.
I bought these speakers about 6 months ago as a small pair for my office computer. I must say, they are not fancy, have no sub woofer,and I did no expect much out of them for 5.99 from big lots. But I was quite delighted at the performance that they do have. As fairly common with small speakers, they lack some of that low end bass and can sound "tinny", but honestly they are clear sounding, have a fair mid range tone, and i honestly have a hard time telling the difference between them and the JBL 2 speaker set or polk audio 2 speaker set I had on my older computers. I also have a 3 piece Kinyo set that I have had for 8 years now, and I love them for my portable CD player. so for an affordable, good quality little speaker set, please give these a shot.
Pros: -8MB memory. The Palm m100 has just 2MB -75 Mhz processor - the Palm m100 had a 20Mhz -Choice of colors -Came with a neoprene case - I had to buy one for the Palm -backlight is pretty useful -The voice recorder is great -has a built-in speaker -Handwriting recognition more natural - not like grafitti on Palm - no new script no thank you. -Run PocketLinux - not useful yet but shows great promise -Serial port allows for expansion though no accesories available yet.Cons:-Proprietary OS. though constantly improving -No Infra-red (IR) connectivity - I read that the new one on display of COMDEX 2000 has IR -Not many applications but enough to make it useful. New ones are being added constantly -Buttons are a little difficult to push with handAll in all a great value for the money
This is a very compact charger which you can use to carry for travelling. Price is also reasonable.
I don't know what to tell you about the few naysayers who posted here; they almost sound like Sony plants who want you to pay double for thier brand, the way they trash SanDisk. But that's bull: the memory card works just fine. I've used it with a PSP, and I've had no problem downloading MP3s, photos and game cheats.This isn't the first time I've bought SanDisk, either: when I had Fuji digital cameras, I bought several and never had a problem. Then why the complaints from others? Maybe they had a bad experience. So did a few of those who bought the PSP the day it came out, but it didn't stop a million others from getting it. I'm one of them, and I'm glad I did.So if you're easily scared into believing in the Boogeyman, go pay more for Sony. If you know that most of the time media storage devices work well (there are no gaurantees in life) and you want to save a LOT, then buy SanDisk.
I can only speak for the good name of the floppy drive since any Sony product I have ever purchased has been excellent. Unfortunately, I did not realize this product was an internal drive which requires knowledge and courage for installing the device. There were no instructions for installation but help was available at the seller's office.
Very pleased with the shoes, the best fit she has ever had. Slide trays work well with my slide projector.
Received a Harmony Remote for Christmas last year. Basic set works okay. Adding some additional hardware like my iPod working through my Pioneer Receiver took a long time to get working somewhat correctly. This remote offers a high degree of customization, functional options are numerous. However, I would not recommend this remote to anyone.There is one major, and I cannot stress this enough, problem with this remote...the touch pad and channel/volume buttons. You will continually find that touching the number buttons on the touchpad and getting an adjacent number, not the one you selected. And pressing a + or - on the channel and volume rocker buttons frequently (very frequently) sets the channel or volume sequencing rapidly up or down, out of control. You have to repeatedly hit the opposite direction (- if you hit +) to stop the switching from continuing to run away. Imagine when this happens with the volume: you hit the + (not holding it, just like a single click) to increase the volume a little and the volume takes off to 70+ db. The only way to not be blown away while the unit is doing its own thing is to hit the mute button, wait for the volume to max out, and then, hold the - volume button down until it returns to a reasonable range, and then turn the mute off. Software and firmware updates and remote adjustments (yes this is possible) by Logitech support have not solved these problems. I finally gave up about 4 months ago. I simple live with the problems.My wife paid $500 for this unit, too much to just toss the unit in the garbage. At some point I will look for another remote, definitely not a Logitech remote. I have never been so disappointed in something costing this much.Logitech Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote
So far so good. Haven't had any problems. My only complaint is learning how to use it. Instructions are online. Luckily, I have lots of young friends who know everything!
it works great. it was easy to install.
Nice product, protective and light weight. Dell XPS M1210 does not fit. Dell Latitude X1 does fit.
Research can get you a long way. I am an IT purchaser, software developer, and home user. For company use I purchase Dell only - usually. I am real happy I made an exception this time.This laptop has many features that put it over the top. The only modification I have made is to install an additional 512k memory (total now of 1MB). The memory install was pretty simple in the empty memory slot. The slot has metal tabs to separate that are a little more than tough on the fingers. Note to IBM, make the next model use plastic.Some of the features that have impressed me:1.) It has built in 802.11b/g card that works real well. I get great reception due to the two antennas built in. They are those strange rubber tabs on the outside edge of the screen.2.) Great keyboard feel. They keys are full size! The tactile feel is one of the best I've felt on a laptop. I'd like to see the Function (Fn) key placed somewhere different than the bottom left where I always go for the Ctrl and Alt keys. Suggestion to IBM, move the Fn key between the Ctrl and Alt keys like standard Windows keyboards have the Windows Start key. Extra keys include a forward and backward button that works well in IE, separate volume/mute keys, and ability to save power by turning off the wireless card when not in use.3.) Speaking of saving power. The average actual battery life I have experienced is 4 - 5 hours! That includes using the wireless card and having the brightness contrast at a decent level. Average settings get above average battery life.3.) Lightweight and very slim. I bought an IBM bag and the laptop only takes about a third of the available space. There may be lighter laptops but this seems light for a 15" screen.4.) Hard Drive Airbag! Yes I said air bag. Ever considered what could happen if you drop your laptop? I don't know of anyone else that has this.5.) Night Light! Yes another innovative feature. A light shines down from the top of the monitor with the click of two keys. The light is wonderful when you are working with presentations with the lights out, traveling overnight, or at home while working.6.) IBM Software does a decent job monitor the system for you. The battery indicator they add is much better than the standard XP one.Overall I love this laptop compared to the Dell, HP Sony, Toshiba and WinBook laptops I have seen and used.Hopefully this research will help make your decision easier. The items I listed above were things I did not realize when I did my research and I though I did a thorough job researching this product.Great job IBM. If IBM could only compete price and service with Dell desktops we would finally have a computer hardware war.
I got this GPS on Saturday afternoon and right out of the box i could go straight to the car and hook it up ready to go. The menu is so straight forward and simple. I punched in the address of the place I was supposed to go and the first time it took about 15 mins to acquire satellite signal(now it takes less than 1 min to get it).I have hooked it up using the suction mount on the left of the rear view mirror so its in my peripheral vision. Since it has the "Text to Speech" feature, u really dont have to look at the GPS, it tells u at least 3 times b4 the turn is coming along with the Street Name so u have enuf time to get into the correct lane to make the turn. If by chance u get distracted and dont take the turn, it recalculates the route and within 15 seconds tells u the next turn to take.I got lucky and got one with the latest software version(Ver8) :)the POI db it has is awesome !!!!! its got every type of restaurant in it, coffee places, fast foods. u name it and u can find it !!!!I had read some reviews complaning abt the brightness, if u mount it high up near the rear view mirror, u wont have this issue. If u mount it on dash then u might have this issue. Also, some ppl had issues with the volume, I had none.I am happy with the suction mount and dont plan on spending the extra $30 on the dash mount.Also, if ur not using the GPS while driving, u can turn the power off and it gets charged :) so dont spend money getting an AC charger. I called Garmin adn they confirmed that u can charge the unit with the USB cable too, just hook it up to the USB outlet in ur PC and charge it :)Drop me an email it you have any questions :)I am ***very happy*** with the Garmin StreetPilot c340 GPS :)PS: b4 this i had ordered the ViaMichelin X930, that was worthless. Garmin C340 is AMAZING !!!!
I bought this awesome cd player at [local store] for [$$$]. It was time for a new cd player as I gave my old philips to my nephew. I considered Sony's DE350 and after my experience with my first philips cd player I figured I'd get another one. Prior to buying this cd player i bought a Memorex MP3 cd player which skipped when not being shaken at all. I kept that for about a day before returning it and getting the Philips. As was my last one this cd player is solidly built and isn't at all heavy. The sound quality is excellent when hooked up to a home stereo. The headphones are OK.Pros:SkipfreeLong battery life (especially with Nickel metal hydride rechargables) With them you get around 30-35 hoursExtremely durable (nothing is chinchy)Cons:The headphones could be betterI reccomend purchasing some "behind the ear" headphones, I have the Philips "behind the ear" headphones that are foldable and they have amazingly good sound.
I was not impressed with the typography of the 1440 when I first used it and over this last year the print quality has become unacceptable. I bought a new drum and toner and still the print is coming out very light and no longer is it dark or black as it should.
thi unit works great on portable DVD players inthe car. I creases volume towhere it can be heard above the road noise
I have 2 of these lanzar max pro 15s on a autotek 1500 mono and it hits hard it's not a competition sub but it gets the job I have it in a sealed box and it catches the lows not a bad product I just don't see how people could bash these guys they get loud like any other woofer out there I mean hey u get what u pay for but a very dependable speaker
I needed a 'normal' lens for my Sony a350 DLSR. I have a few zoom WA lenses that work well but sometimes it is nice to just put on a normal prime lens and let your legs do the 'zooming'.This lens is the latest (I think) Sigma 30 mm (45 mm full frame equivalent), f 1.4 EX DC prime lens. After testing it on several garden activities I'm pleased with the results.This lens is very sharp except at f 1.4 and then it's a little soft at the edges. Stopping down to f 4.0 & beyond produced very sharp images w/o distortion. The photos are stunning !! Autofocus was not a problem. Just make sure to use the proper focus zone (I use center spot to focus on what I want to see in the photo).This lens is somewhat expensive compared to some other f 1.4 prime lenses but well worth the money.This lens will stay on my camera unless there's a special reason to need one of the zoom's.Art Logan
The Bitronics Autoswitch works just as you'd expect. I boughtit at amazon.com to switch between a HP Laserjet 6L and an HP Officejet scanner/printer/fax... the Laserjet is my main printer, but occasionally I use the Officejet to scan pictures and the like. (And note that there's no problem using bi-directional devices like scanners.)It works like a champ. No need to install the (optional) software, no need to plug it in-- just hook up the cables and you're good to go. You just press a button to switch between the two devices.Only thing to know is that there's nothing &quot;automatic&quot; about this-- you need to do the switching yourself. The word &quot;automatic&quot; refers to another way you can use this switch-- to hook two PCs up to a single device. I don't need this capability, so I haven't tried it.Good product.
Purchased the adjustable arm and then this attachment for my sony vaio 18.4 inch laptop. Not only does the arm and attachment combo easily accommodate my laptop - what they do not highlight is that along with this attachment - they include very nice non-slip wide strips that you manually adhere to the attachment so that your computer does not slide (and they do a great job). They also include Velcro strips that you can adhere to the bottom of your laptop and then apply to the attachment as well.With that being said - the little adjustable arms that come out to hold the laptop (and they adjust easily and without any issues) could have been made out of a little nice material.It is worth noting that I use an external keyboard and elevate my laptop - this stand/attachment is not for use if you are going to be typing directly on the laptop keyboard - I say that because the laptop will jiggle with every keystroke - never falling off, but it will give you a headache to try to watch the screen as it vibrates with every keystroke.Overall - I am extremely pleased with this attachment - I went into it originally intending to use the desk mount with a monitor and then just decided to keep my laptop as the monitor. Works perfectly.
This Case is too big for WD Passport Black, however is well made, good quality, nice for others Drive bit bigger, be aware case like this are selling on Ebay, they have WD original case but is too big for WD HD Passport black, those on sale on EBAY were made for WD Silver which is more large, and older external drive. The Original only WD web site have it :Exterior dimensions: 5.6" x 4.6" x 1.1" Interior dimensions: 5.3" x 4.3" x 0.8"They sale as well a nice Punch bag at $5.00 + S&H.; if you bought the largecase like this on amazon, you can use the pounch WD to Fit in your drive.http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=261
The outside stitching is acceptable, but in the inside there is some irregularity on the stitches.The swivel belt clip is detachable but should be also removable, that is, the part that attaches to the belt clip should also be removable (screw) so that it fits better in the pocket when you don't want to use a belt clip. Still, it fits fairly well in my back pocket.The treo 650 fits nicely, but sometimes it is hard to adjust the snap closure to close firmelly.Overall, acceptable quality for this price.
After looking at several monitor stands and purchasing one online to only return it later because the dimensions were not what I thuoght they were, I purchased the 3M Monitor Stand and it worked out perfectly. To conserve on desk space, I needed a monitor stand that would also allow me to tuck my laptop under it and this stand was the solution. It provided enough room width and height wise and if I need a little extra space for the cords connecting to the laptop, the stand will also provide for that as well. The open sides makes it ease to connect and reconnect cables to my laptop without having to move or adjust it. I love that the hieght of the stand is adjustable. Having the height adjustment option allowed me to setup the perfect workspace and monitor height I needed.The stand is a great buy for the price. I have no complaints!
I got this cable along with a new 1080iTV, both from Amazon, the TV came first, then the cable came a one or two days latter. I could tell the difference in the quality of this cable the second i switched it from cable to the HDMI input. This was a perfect cable, perfect length for a perfect price!
I bought from Amazon. The TV was shipped from from the East coast to my California home in less then a week. Shipping was by Eagle. The buying experience was very good. Eagle was great! They called me and set a delivery time and the unit was delivered during a four hour delivery window. The delivery man was pleasant and helpful in checking over the delivered goods. All was delivered in perfect condition.Setup went very smoothly without a hitch. In minutes I was watching my favorite DVD's. The picture quality is excellent and the sound was very good too. No the unit doesn't display all of the HD pixels but trust me you will not notice the difference. Despite what the critics say about the unit not being 1080 but instead 760 it is really not a big deal. Unless you are using Blu-Ray DVD's it is unlikely that you are getting the full 1080 resolution anyway. Source losses, connector losses, and transmission losses will prevent you from getting full 1080 so forget it. In the real world this is good enough. Nuff said. Here are my pros and cons.PROS:Contrast and color are all excellent. The unit has a great picture at a variety of angles. The unit supports a variety of connector types and has plenty of connectors. Front unit accessible connectors are a nice touch. Setup and instructions are very good.CONS:These weren't important to me but you might want to be aware of them. The unit does not support plug in cable card so you must use the cable company set box.Not full HD. This isn't an issue now but may be 5 years from now as full 1080 becomes more of a reality.
I've owned the 880 for more than a year. It is the first remote my wife and I have both found simple to use and simple to set up. I could quibble about the buttons being too small, but overall the remote is a good product.The failing grade is the result of a miserable piece of junk that is called the cradle/battery charger. It is a disaster. If you're lucky, you'll get one that actually charges the remote. Or you might get one that is fiddly and that takes shifting it around until you finally get a charge going.Or you might suffer through a frequently discharged battery because someone walked through the room with a heavy foot -- and then find yourself with a charger that is dead and not easy to replace if at all. Mine failed completely after making me miserable for a most of the time I;ve owned the 880.The design concept might or might not have been good, but the execution in any event is bad. You can look on all sorts of forums and you'll find this is a common problem. Among myself and three friends who bought this remote, only one of us received a charger cradle that has worked with some consistency. And it's not great. That's only 25 percent. A local video store says it carries this remote but actively discourages its purchase because of this problem. They do recommend other Harmony remotes.I also have a Harmony 720, a Costco special. It does most of what the Harmony 880 does, i.e. it has less backlighting and small things. It costs a good bit less. And wonder of all, it has a cradle that at least consistently charges the battery. It works.In fact, were it not for the 720, I would have had to toss the 880. I use it to charge the 880 battery (the batteries can be swapped between the two). The design uses only two contact points and it does not require a lot of fiddling about.But I would not buy either of those remotes again despite their capability. The battery charger issue and Logitech's failure to stand behind its products is just too frustrating. This is a competitive field and there are other remotes with better support in terms of quality control.The only point here is that if you buy the remote, you'll like it. If you're lucky, you'll get a battery charger that works correctly. The 880 is a little like a Ferrari with an empty gas tank and no service station for a thousand miles.
I used in printer Sansung and Windows 7 x64 and work it great, my last cable can't work on x64 bits, thanks
Good cord. Solid construction. It does what it says and I really can't say more than that. I wanted a 10 foot cord so I could reach my laptop anywhere in my room.
I got this lens with my 30D and have found it to be a useful walkaround lens, able to handle just about any situation I threw at it, other than very low-light situations. Even in dim illumination it was able to function fairly well, thanks to the image stabilization, which let me shoot at shutter speeds as slow as 1/4 second hand-held. I wasn't thrilled with the barrel distortion at the wide end of the zoom range, but I was able to fix this using Photoshop's Lens Correction adjustment with no problem. It's simply an additional post processing step that's necessary.
This is a great hdtv for the price I have had it for almost a week now and it works good for me I have an upconverting dvd player with hdmi which look great on this tv. Also I have a nintendo wii which although only goes to 480p looks good also. and I have direct tv which works well with this tv. Heck it even look pretty good with my non digital locals through comcast. Shipping from amazon was great 5 days. So you want a good hdtv for a good price with fast shipping for a place you trust get this one and get it here on amazon.
Sweet-as speakers packin' power for a set of 4" cubes. I have them wired up with other speakers too. They add clear sound- kinda predominantly mid range to my ears. For the price, these are a very fair set of speakers.
Picked up a couple HDMI cables and had no issues with them. These are just as good as any bought from a retail store. Dont expect Monster cable quality either but its a steal at the price.
my review is somewhat unfair due to the fact that the unit was purchased for a certain purpose and either it is being set up improperly or it was just the wrong purchase not sure yet we need to contact customer service,it was purchased to help boost the wireless internet signal for a home and it does'nt seem to be working or maybe that is not what this unit does.
This cable is insanely cheap and does everything you could possibly need. I needed a cable long enough to run around the outside of my room and this was perfect. I was pleasantly surprised by the cost and have had not a single problem with it. Purchase without hesitation.
As others before me have remarked, this mount breaks VERY EASILY. Within two months of purchasing this product, the plastic lever snapped off rendering the whole thing useless. Since so many others have expressed the same complaint, I'm not sure the mount is worth purchasing -- perhaps look elsewhere!
This might not be the best way to approach a question but I'm confused. What exactly is the "TIVO service"? Is this monthly service required just to record TV shows on my Charter service? Don't have HBO or a dish. Just want to shift watching shows to a later time. Thanks.
I got this camera as a supplimentary camera to my nicer Fuji. What I wanted was something that could easily and confortably fit in my pocket, instead of having to have a camera around my neck all the time. The size and form factor is excellent for this; it feels no bigger then a cell phone in your pocket.Picture quality is great. Pictures are crisp and clear. Macro mode takes very detailed close-ups.It would be nice to have more then 2X zoom, but that is what my bigger camera is for, so no big deal.A note the date being retained when the battery is removed. The date is only lost if the battery is out for a period of time. I got an extra battery off eBay (way cheaper then what is offered on Amazon) and on a swap out, the time and date stays. There is probably a capacitor on the memory that keeps this setting. This cap can only provide power to the memory for so long before needing a recharge. Get an extra battery off eBay for $10, problem solved.For the money, this is an excellent sidekick to your primary camera.
What a great product! The hardware is compact and simple to set up. The IR blasters work well and the player software is stable and elegant. This is a great solution for travelers and people with second homes.
My model is the DGS-2205 with the 5V power adapter. Like a previous reviewer, I noticed that I wasn't getting anywhere near gigabit speeds to my LaCie Ethernet Raid device. Well, that's because the LaCie Ethernet Raid Device is a slow pig.After connecting my Mac Book Pro and my Mac Pro to the switch, I started offloading data to the Mac Pro.Sustained throughput was 320 megabits per second with long bursts up to 720 megabits per second. At this point, the hard drive on the Macbook Pro was the bottleneck. Normally, I don't care for D-link products, but this little switch is quite the gem.I've also noticed no noise from the unit, even when transferring large amounts of data at near wire speed.
The picture is great, there is no difference in quality between 90$ hdmi and 10$ hdmi cable. I've bought and returned a 90 dollar one because the 10 dollar was just as good. Buy the blue one.
It's difficult to find the older SD Flash cards these days for my 3 year old Kodak digital camera. Everything is the HDSD now. The price was great and the memory cards are PERFECT! Thanks you.
THIS IS DEFINITLY THE BEST MP3 I HAVE EVER SEEN. HERE ARE SOME PROS AND CONS.PROS:-SMALL AND LIGHTWEIGHT-NICELY DESIGNED-CAN DO CD, DOWNLOADS, EVEN FM RADIO-18 HOURS OF PLAYTIME ON AAA BATTERYCONS:-RADIO SOMETIMES CUTS OUT-SETUP IS TRICKY-KEEPS REPEATING INTRO-NOT ENOUGH BUTTONS TO SELECT THINGS RIGHTOVERALL, I THOUGHT THAT THIS WAS DEFINITLY THE BEST CHOICE FOR MUSIC LISTENERS WHO WANT TO PAY LESS THEN 400 DOLLARS FOR AN IPOD. THIS UNIT CAN STORE TONS OF SONGS, XM SATELLITE RADIO, AND DOWNLOADS. THE PRICE IS ALSO A UP COMPARED TO THAT OF THE IPOD VIDEO, NANO, AND SHUFFLE.BUY, BUY, BUY!!!
Excellent product and was as described; Item was shipped promptly and was actually rec'd sooner than I expected!!!
I do not recommend this item. I replaced a very old splitter to improve the signal to my TV and cable modem. The signal was worse with this problem. There are better options.
As far as I'm concerned, any universal remote without learning capability is a complete waste of money. I have components from mutliple manufactures, and this remote learned all the functions flawlessly.Not to mention the simplicity of design. Just leave it in view, and anybody could pick it up and control most of the functions of any component in my system.
I spent a few weeks deciding on what kind of speaker dock to get for my iPod, and purchasing this one turned out to be a great decision.Pros-Sleek and compact design.-Great sound-Small remote-Works with any iPodCons-I don't like the wheels on the system. It took forever to set the clock because there is no way of entering the numbers, you have to keep turning the wheel to get to the correct time. Luckily, I don't have to deal with that very often-You have no way of selecting songs or albums with the system or remote. I don't know if it's like this with all speaker systems, but I have to find the album or song I want to listen to before putting my iPod in the system. You can skip songs, but if you have a lot of them, as I do, and want to go to a song from one album to another, it can be time consuming.I have a 5th generation iPod video and though the system included many adapters, my iPod didn't seem to fit any. I ended up using the adapter that came with my iPod, which fit into the system perfectly.All in all this system is a great one if you're looking for something small with a lot of functions and a remote.
Service was fast, product was good to go, solving my connection problems and is sturdy. It's a good working piece.
I purchased the print server several years ago, before Cisco bought Linksys.I've been running Linux for 12 years and I set up this print server using FireFox to dispense 192.168.1.99 as a static IP to my Samsung ML-1210 printer, to which it is connected by a USB cable. I also connect the print server to the back of my Linksys WRT54GL wireless router with a small piece of cat5 ethernet cable. I did not need to use the software on the CD.The one negative I've encountered with this device is that it gets HOT! If you set it flat on a desktop it will over-heat and malfunction. I put it on 1/4" erasers and that worked, but it wasn't stable and fell off of them. So, I put it on an ceramic cup and its been working great for the last three years.
the mouse work and feel perfect, the oly problem is that you change the rechargeable batteries a lot but you have 2 of them ( i swap them every other day (6 hrs of none stop game play).one more problem , some of the old games won't let you customize the botton like splinter cell 1 and 2 but it works on splinter cell 3.I give it 8.5 out of 10
This replacement is as good than the original canon battery. Charges well and holds a charge por long time. I have shot more than 500 photos with this battery without recharging. I'm so happy I purchased these batteries.
I purchased this thing at Radio Shack today. It was "on sale" for $29.97, plus tax, or $32.48. I thought I was getting a bargain. Took it home, spent a good hour installing the software, reading all instructions, and then tested on my (excellent) home radio, as well as on my (poor) portable radio-in-an-earphone. I had to fiddle with the thing quite a bit to find an FM frequency that was more or less open. The performance on the radio was C; not good enough to enjoy music. The performance on the portable radio was F+, so I give it an overall of D-. It might work in some way on a car radio, but I'm too disgusted to try. I have a wired setup to play my iPod in the car. (I was hoping to avoid wires when I bought this thing). I'm bringing it back to Radio Shack tomorrow, hoping to get a refund.
I just installed this so I'm not sure about durability but the picture is beautiful. The FM transmitter works great too. I installed in a 2004 Ford Freestar. Bought IR headphones and those work great with it. For the money and screen quality, I don't think you can find a better deal.BTW, I paid $299. Not sure why it's so expensive now.
We were looking for a reasonably priced, brush nickel desk lamp for our bedroom and this fits the bill perfectly. I used a CFL bulb to keep the heat down, based on reading a review that complained about the plastic cover and have had no problems.
Item was new as indicated. It is working fine with my HP printer. Price was very reasonable and shipment arrived as promised.
First off, I just want to say that the Memorex RF5000 32021440 does not have an optical mouse. But, it still is a great product. I've had it for almost 2 years now and I bought it really cheap at Oddlots, so I wasn't expecting the set to last very long. In my opinion the set is perfect for anyone who wants a wireless set but doesn't want to spend a fortune for one. It is good enough for the average user and by average I mean 4 or so hours a day.The keyboard works about 10 feet away and the mouse only worked about 6 feet away.
I bought this bag for my 14.4" notebook, because I think it should be more convenient for the put-in and take-out if the bag is a little bit larger than a notebook, especially when the accessories are also filled in the bag. This is a good bag of acceptable quality at very reasonable price. It is designed with sturdy construction, durable and water-tight nylon material, and has a properly cushioned compartment for the notebook. However, there are a few points of design that let me rank it a 4-star item instead of 5.The 2nd photo (I call it Photo A) from the left of the photo group provided by Amazon is quite attractive, as everything can be organized so neatly and beautifully. But this photo is misguiding, some reviewers (such as "Dumdummuoi") have reported the discrepancy in details. The real bag is actually without the two extra compartments for the thin file folders, it is shown as per the photo (I call it Photo B) on the right side of "Product Description From the Manufacturer" if you scroll down the product page.According to the manufacturer's description and the illustration as per Photo A and B, the compartment with zipper next to the notebook compartment is designed for a magazine or two, but I believe most of the users would keep their accessories (mouse, battery charger, cable, etc) here so this should be the accessory compartment. If you need a place to locate your file folder, on the back side of the bag there is in fact a simple compartment for a thin file folder or a magazine (please refer to the photo I uploaded above), but it has no floppy cover or zipper to prevent rain water from entering, so when it rains you will have to be careful.I guess Photo A shows the initial design of this bag, but later on the manufacturer modified the design to remove the 2 extra compartments, probably because: 1. the manufacturing cost for the extra compartments was high (more material and labor cost); 2. this was a design defect ... after you fill in the accessories, this compartment will become irregularly bulky, so it may not be a good idea to add one more file compartment onto it as the file folder can get bent.In my opinion, the CDR pocket is also a design defect and it's most likely useless. If you put 3 CDRs here as shown, it will rather look odd, because such a pocket may not protect your CDRs. Besides, nowadays memory sticks are much more popular and useful than CDRs. If there must be some improvement on the design, I think this CDR pocket can be changed to one simple pocket (same as the right pocket beside the pen loops) or 2 vertical pockets to locate some little tiny items, such as a media player.As reviewed by some other users, the D-ring and the hook should be made of metal material. It is true, because we use this bag for a notebook PC, not a notebook of paper. The plastic rings and hooks are made from high grade plastic (ABS) and I believe they are solid enough, but we should feel more comfortable if they are made of metal material.
I have set up TV and has wonderful picture using regular antenna. Remote is very easy to use and set up for additional components was effortless.Delivery of unit was ahead of schedule and delivery men were courtious and punctual. I would not hesitate to order through Amazon again. Everything promised and more.
This is my 2nd board in a week. The first one constantly rebooted. I returned that board back for another one. The bios that comes from the factory on the board is very unstable! You should immedatly flash to the newest bios. On my 2nd board I flashed the bios from the factory to the updated ones asus provided on there websight. The flashing of the bios corrupted the bios. I have called asus over 10 times and still have not gotten my problem resolved as they have the WORST TECH SUPPORT I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! I got hung up on 3 times by asus's employees for no reason. ALL I want is a working product!!!! Its funny there even is a Petition in Asus's offical Support forums from previous users to get a stable working bios. STAY AWAY FROM ASUS AND THIS BOARD!!! YOU HAVE BEEN FORWARNED!
If you have an HDTV whose max res. is 720p/1080i this is the only dvd player you should consider. Its upconvert algorithim does a great job. Others have critized the tray for being flimsy, sure it is clear but it is not flimsy. Great features like memory card readers to view photos, plays divx, and comes with a HDMI cable. All dvd media on my 32" Viewsonic HDTV looks great.
I ordered one in December 06 it arrived with a black viewfinder. You could see various information, but any picture taken was just a solid black rectangle. Amazon exchanged it in time for Christmas 06! The replacment camera lasted till February before it too failed to this mysterious black screen malfunction. Canon will repair them for free, you just have to mail it to them and wait. While it worked it made nice pictures. Most of the time however, it did not take pictures. It just made black rectangles. Incredibly I recommended it to a friend. After a few weeks, theirs also stopped taking pictures and only made black rectangles. I think I have to face the reality that all the ones I've had experience with are worse than junk.
I've had amazon ship me two of these TVs (Samsung LNT1954H 19").Both sets have a major problem with the Power button on the set itself.The first one wouldn't turn on using that button so I grabbed the manual to see if I was doing something wrong and it just says to push that button to turn the set on and off. After trying 100s of times it maybe worked 10-12 times. Amazon sent me a replacement - the set turn on (first try) giving me false hope. After 5 times it also stopped working and goes through periods of time that it won't work dozens of times in a row, then it might work a few times and then doesn't again. The remote always works, but I don't want to have to rely soely on the remote!After talking to Samsung (not very helpful) the told me to return them to Amazon and give them my Samsung Transaction Number if Amazon had any questions!I really like the TV (it's pretty, I am very picky and the white haze everyone talks about is only noticable because I was looking for it!but, I will not keep tv's that don't work right out of the box!!L. James SLC, UT
These were just what I was looking for! They sound great. They're easy to use, so my kids won't have any problems staying in touch on our next trip to Disney World or family camp-out. The price from Amazon can't be beat and what they don't tell you is that you also get TWO extra SNAP fronts with this sweet little deal. The radios have a lit display so you know what channel you're on... something my old Motorola Talkabouts did not have. The call tone is a great feature, too. I know my family will get a lot of use out of these. I liked them so much I bought two pair.
These are Good Discs, they work well and are generally reliable. I would recommend these discs to anyone who wants their discs to last and be universally compatible.
this boombox was extremely easy to learn how to use, even though it does so many things, including recording. however, the base could be richer, and it doesn't play MP3 files...good for the money thoughPatty
I did a lot of searching & read a lot of reviews & decided to give this product a try, and for the price, even if it was bad, I wouldln't be missing out on anything. Received the product by the requested time. I hooked this up from my dvr cable box to my tv. Works great, can't even tell the difference between this cable & a high quality hdmi cable I have had for a while now. I was slightly skeptical with how thick my other cable was but still can not tell the difference when hooked up. Great product & great price, I'm sure I won't have any problems with it but even if it only lasts a couple years I can just about buy a truckload for the price of one at any local store.
This monitor works just fine, but not nearly as well as flat screen alternatives and many at much cheaper prices. If you want a clear crisp color image...choose another.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! VERY PLEASED WITH THIS SCANNER I LOVE IT THANKS TO THE SELLER I USE IT A LOT THANK YOU AGAIN!
hi from what I see the ipod nano has great durabiulty great sound and lots of other things.I do not have one but I hope I will be getting one for one of my presents.My friend has it.It is so cool.Good jod apple
Pretty decent for a zoom lens. It does the job if you need a zoom lens Auto focus can be a little tricky.
Love the color coding. Makes it easy to know which plug is which. I have no complaints and love the price.
The ultimate in false advertising. In the product description on Amazon, Tripp Lite describes this item as: Firewire 800 &#34;Gold&#34; Hi-speed cable. Tripp Lite includes a picture of the cable with a GOLD connector (gold connectors are more expensive). BUT, Tripp Lite does not send a gold cable when you purchase this item. This is not an isolated incident. Other reviewers have complained about ordering this product and only receiving the standard cable, instead of the higher-quality gold cable. Better to purchase a gold cable from Radio Shack or some other reliable retailer. Do not trust this seller... unless you are OK with bait and switch advertising.
the volume does not adjust very much at allmakes all kinds of internal noise
I have VAIO VGC-LS35E model which is slightly different: it have more powerful processor Core2 Duo T7200 2.0 MHz, larger hard drive 320GB 7200RPM SATA and Vista Premium. Kind of difficult to figure out whole setup but finally it's on desk, looks stylish and smooth. Laptop-like keyboard, switches off automatically if you forget to do. Had to replays that Sony calls mouse with Logitech MX Revolution Wireless, rechargeable battery lasts for more than a week. It is really a bomb! Nice features like Build-in Wi-Fi, memory card reader, TV tuner, Web Cam, Remote, USB and FireWire ports, overall great entertainment pc!Pros: all in one, lots of power, roomy hard drive, build-in Wi-Fi, TV tuner and remote.Cons: lack of documentation, detailed instructions how to pair keyboard and mouse, only 4 USB ports and One FireWire, glossy Display which it makes it difficult to use in bright room, cheap speakers, difficult to read keyboard display (Caps Lock on/off), not upgradable memory or anything, noisy DVD drive.
I tested the device and it worked as specified. I purchased it to demonstrate Ethernet Over Powerline. Mike
I got these speakers for outside of my business. After shopping everywhere for a set of speakers these were hands down the best bargin. I will certainly buy another set in the spring.
This case is a fun color, very durable and great to travel with. It is very light weight and holds alot
This is a fine lens. Good quality , function and a reasonable price. Have used it for two weeks with very good results. I especially like the lens lock feature. The lens also comes with a great guarantee and had a $ 50.00 dollar rebate at the time of my purchase. Would recommend this to my other photography friends.
this product worked great out of the box, thanks!~GregIT Consultant
I purchased several of these as camera mounts for a web based Video Conference system. They are very stable and provide just enough height adjustment for table top use. I will be purchasing more of these as needed.
This was just what I needed for an awesome price! Regrettably,I hit 'remove' on my feedback to the seller and am not able to give feedback now. But this is an awesome price for a needed product, and came on time. 5 stars for the product and for the seller!
Don't let the small size fool you, this thing packs a punch. The FM tuner is a bit strange since it isn't limited to any region (it can tune frequencies from 76 to 108 MHz). WARNING: iPod Nano 4th Generation (video) and iPod Touch 2nd Generation WILL NOT CHARGE on this device (quite disappointing since I purchased this for use with my iPod touch); there's a nice little warning once you open the package. Other than the charging issue, I am completely satisfied with this product.
These JBL speakers are fine if you're looking for stereo sound coming out of your TV/entertainment system. The performance will fall short if you're expecting BOSE quality sound. The nice thing about these JBLs is that they are constructed of good quality materials which should last a good time. The directional tweeters are a nice touch so you can point them to a particular spot in the room. They also provide a decent bass so you don't really need a subwoofer.
My expectations for this product were pretty low. For the price, I am extremely pleased. The lights are extremely sturdy and high quality. You can change the bulbs for more wattage. The carrying case is extremely well designed and sturdy. I would have liked a white background, but the gray is working nicely for my needs. For the record, I am a rank amateur trying to get some decent product shots. So far, so good.
Having had some experience with 256M FlashCards, I was about to turn this card down & just buy a 128M card (adding another one if I needed more capacity), but the salesperson convinced me to take this one. While not as seamless & perfect as film cameras, I was pleasantly surprised by the ubwexpected speed of this card.
I'm only a modest audiophile, but I do like quality, and these earbuds never cease to amaze me. Here are five reasons why these should be the ones you get:1. Absurdly good sound. Experimenting with my ipod, I found I was hearing new details in the music which I had never noticed before. This is especially true with orchestral music. The first song that I noticed was Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part 1) - I heard little background chimes and such, that I had never heard before, despite having listened to it hundreds of time on Vinyl with great speakers.2. Sound isolation. I consistently listen to everything on lower volumes now - preserving my ears - because you just don't need to drown anything out. These are first and foremost EARPLUGS, which incidentally have astounding sound quality. Shure made their business at first making professional sound monitoring earplugs for musicians to prevent their hearing while performing. It shows. One of the best parts of these headphones is watching movies on an airplane. I never hear that background hum of the engines, and never find myself pushing the earphones deeper to hear quiet bits of conversation during the film.3. Comfort. I have slept with these earphones in on a number of occasions, and seldom wake up, and certainly don't have any discomfort when I wake up in the morning. There are twelve different interchangeable ear sleeves that it comes with, three sizes, and different materials, so you WILL find something that fits you perfectly. Because of the snug fit, it can get a bit sweaty during workouts, but it's not a huge problem, and it never damaged the drivers or anything.4. Durability. I ran into a problem, outlined below, but on the whole, this is the only set of earphones I've ever felt comfortable working out with. The cables are reinforced at the jack, the Y-split where the earbuds divide to left and right, and where it attaches to the body are all really really durable. I've dropped my ipod with the headphones still in, which can be the kiss of death for some headphones, and not so much as a crack there.5. Price. If you're going to be spending at least $60 on a moderate pair of headphones, wouldn't you rather just drop an extra little bit to fully enjoy the music that you're listening to? Make your laptop into a theatre-quality sound (okay, that might be an exaggeration, but it's definitely a huge improvement)? The e2c has outranked other more expensive headphones, including other Shure models, and I've even seen people tossing it up between these and Bang & Olufsen headphones, the name of which alone carries an additional $100 on the price tag.The only cautions I have1. Bass junkies might not be satisfied, but the bass is still better than any stock headphone you could ever find. I listen to a fair bit of hip-hop, and dub, and it keeps me pleased.2. My cable split a lot (20 breaks, starting where it curves over the ear) within the course of the year I've owned it. I think this was from doing silly things like sleeping with the buds in. Looking around online, they suggest that you regularly clean the cable to avoid weakening the material due to oils & salts from your skin. Fortunately, it's still covered by warranty. This may also be due to heavy use in a cold climate, as I noticed that the cable stiffened up A LOT when cold, but loosened up when warmed up again. Still, frequent use in winter might have weakened the cable. Anyway, it doesn't seem to be a common problem from reviews I've read.3. You really shouldn't wear these while biking. I've become a lot more careful crossing the street while walking, because you are not likely to hear a car approaching. That's how good the isolation is.
I picked up one of these very inexpensively to carry along for spur of the moment shots using the self-timer on my camera. Although not as good or as flexible as aJoby GP1-EBEN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Blue), it'a s nice, cheap accessory that does not take up much space in a glove compartment or purse for everyday use.
Although advertising Linux support, don't expect a typical level of support for this product. Unlike most Linux drivers, the driver for this product is maintained outside of the kernel and is far behind. Because it is outside of the kernel, it isn't included in any Linux distributions. We're not even talking RAID support here -- you can't even access your disks individually. Even if you don't mind installing the driver yourself, good luck if you are running any recent version of Linux. The driver page ([...]) hasn't been updated since 2009. The last 5 versions of Fedora are completely unsupported by the driver, and the last 3 don't even work if you manually compile the driver. Even the latest version of RedHat Enterprise Linux is completely unsupported.Buyer beware!
I liked this headset a lot. Its says 3-in-1 i.e it works with cordless phone,mobile phone and PC (via USB).For me , it worked only on the cordless phone and USB.I talk for long hours still it is very comfortable.I did not give it 5 stars since it did not work with my mobile phone.I can hear the caller's voice but caller is unable to hear me.
After downsizing and getting rid of my big old (but great sounding) Advent speakers, I wanted to get something small so that I could still play my LP's. I found these on Amazon, and after a bit of research, went ahead and ordered them. They arrived in record time... and I couldn't be more pleased. They sound great!!! Just what I was looking for!!
I could not believe the great price of this battery. I have spent three times the amount in past cases. Shipping was very fast. And, with this great price, I will definitely purchase from this seller again.
Before I begin let me say that I have a very high quality 50" plasma. I've tried all kinds of cheap HDMI cables and I've never really felt like the picture "popped" as much as I would like. So, I splurged and bought this. WOW. What a difference!! My TV came to life. The picture was everything I dreamed that it could be and more. I was so amazed that I immediately bought another one for my 46" plasma in my basement.It was after that one arrived that awesome things started happening. The San Francisco Giants won the 2010 World Series. Michigan beat Ohio State. The Giants won the 2012 World Series. Coincidence? I think not. These cables are so damn good that they started having an effect on the teams I root for. Other cool things happened, too. When I said my TV came to life, I meant it really came to life. It's a Transformer. When I'm done watching the stunning picture it transforms into a super-cool robot and we go outside and play catch. One time when we were outside I found a unicorn. I named him Steve. My dongle grew 6 inches. I won the lottery. Twice.My life is so much better since I bought these cables. You need to buy as many as you can right NOW and your life will change too!!!!
I have this device and a 2-port Linksys. Frequently with this one, I get a delay in or totally lose my mouse control when switching between computers. I'm using a MS optical mouse that is natively USB, with a USB-to-PS2 converter attached that could be a problem. Just a warning to those with similar configurations that they may get similar results. The Linksys KVM has no problems with my setup.
This GPS receiver will only work with Delorme software. It will not work with Streets &amp; Trips or any other non-Delorme GPS enabled software. This is a huge drawback for most people as the Delorme software, at least in my opinion, is far inferior to other mapping software out there.
I purchased this almost an year ago to accommodate my digital camcorder and my digital camera. See I wanted to make a "Media Bag" which would keep all of my digital equipment and its accessories in ONE PLACE, so I can keep track of them, and easily manage them. Its definitely very very roomy. Not only could I fit my camcorder (cannon DC230 + the camera(in its pouch), but also all of their accessories combined. Plus all the extra batteries for the camera, a wallet, some personal documents, their manuals,cables....you get the picture. And its got a nice, soft feel to it and looks more expensive than what it is priced for.Very strong too, you can alter the shoulder strap length and has a small carry handle as well.5 stars!!
Added to original review on 5/11/2007. **THERE IS NO VISTA USB DEVICE DRIVER FOR THE RM-AX4000** Upgrading our home computers to Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition has rendered this remote control useless.I recently purchased a RM-AX4000 to replace my existing Sony RM-AV3000 universal remote and hopefully *FINALLY* have a single unit to replace my seven currently used remote controls...The remote control itself is well designed, has a nice display with a blue backlight, and is well built with a silver brushed metal front panel and rubber buttons.However, the included software works reasonably well but could be a lot easier to use.Initially I setup the unit without using the PC based software by inputing the four digit preset codes for each component. This worked but gives basic functionality and no macros (which Sony calls "XPRESS Functions").Using the included software to configure the remote requires that you run a wizard which steps you through configuring the unit. I found that it worked better to use the preset codes rather than trying to have it learn from each individual remote.However, once I did this and downloaded the settings to the remote, the "ALL OFF" button (which is intended to power off all of your A/V components with a single button press) stopped working properly. I have an A/V system consisting all recent model Sony components and for some reason I can't quite fathom the "ALL OFF" button powers everything off, except for the receiver. The "ALL OFF" button on the existing remote which came with the receiver works fine.After spending two days messing around with the configuration of the RM-AX4000 I was unable to resolve this issue. Also, you must run another initial wizard in order to configure the macros. This whole process requires you to teach it, using the existing remote control for each component. This takes time, and the resulting macros needed tweaking to get them to work properly. This whole process could have been better.After spending two days learning how to configure the RM-AX4000 using the software I have a single remote which works well......Overall, I rate this item 3 stars because of the poorly implemented PC software.Update - a new version of software, AX Remote Editor 1.1, is available for downoad from the Sony Website. You are now no longer forced to run the initial setup wizard !Update II - the AX Remote Editor 1.1 software seems to run OK on Windows Vista, but THERE IS NO VISTA USB DEVICE DRIVER FOR THE RM-AX4000.
After assembling my computer, it turns out the motherboard had unused internal connectors for (4) USB and (1) FireWire ports, making this SilverStone product perfectly suitable. Since the mid-tower case came with 5.25" to 3.5" adapter rails, it was a simple matter of using the four screws included with the FP32B to assemble them and sliding it into one of the available bays. The long and sleeved wires made it easy to reach (and thus plug into) the motherboard's internal connectors.
Turned out to be the wrong kind of cable with only 40 wires instead of 80......I didn't return it because it was inexpensive.
this camera is incredible.i am a college student always out & on the go. i bring it everywhere from pool parties to bars to barbeque's. i dont have to worry about spilling drinks on it or dropping it (both of which iv done several times).it takes great underwater pictures and great out of water pictures.i HIGHLY recommend this product.the price is the best anywhere & the shipping was very quick.
This coffee pot does ok. There are two areas that need improving. 1. There are a lot grounds in the coffee.2. The temperature is not hot enough. If these two areas were fixed, it would be a great coffee pot and I would give it 5 stars
Anti-glare effect no so great but quite enough. A little bit harsh to install without any dust : the home-button hole makes it hard to remove the film because of the angle of the peeling, but since there is a second one for less than a single one from other vendors, it makes up for it.
Bought this router a couple of weeks ago and have had nothing but success out of it. Set up was fairly easy (always have a few minor problems), range was increased, and speed was vastly increased! I have read reviews of people having trouble with Network Magic and this router but I myself luckily have had no problems and it works fine. Network Magic just makes everything easy to maintain which is the only reason I use it. Over all the DIR-655 is worth the upgrade if your looking for increased speed, range and no mysterious connection drops.
it says in its manual that this mp3 player can play .wma format. But it can't! I purchased songs from Napster in .wma, my new buy shows format error to all the songs! It sucks.
I replaced my old DIR-655 with a new one because I loved it and it lasted a long time. They must have changed the BIOS somehow because the new traffic log function no longer logs all internet traffic. This one is NOT as good as the one I had 3 years ago!
It seemed like a good product and it probably is. But when I got it in the mail, it wasn't working when I plugged it in. I tried it with several USB Ports. I was was sad to not be able to use it.
These "cool colors" look really nice. So use them for drink coasters and they work great. Unfortunately, some of the cool colors are not readable in many cd and dvd drives. I got all sorts of different error messages on two different cd drives, and my stereo would not play some music I recorded on certain colors, either. Unfortunately, I didn't save my receipt, or I would have gotten my money back.
This is a good deal for $50.In fact the front color looks more cooler in real than in the picture you see on the web page! Good decent space and also very good cushion on the back.
Upconverted video looks very smooth and filmlike, but any non-anamorphic disk will not play properly over the HDMI connector as it will stupidly be stretched to fill full widescreen rather than window-paned with black bars on left and right. This is just unacceptable. Sony, I'm disappointed in you.
I bought this hoping to extend the battery life of my PowerBook and the battery performs well, but doesn't seem to really last any longer than the standard Apple battery. It also was a tight fit in the battery slot. Overall, it works ok, but not sure my laptop lasts any longer.
This thing gets me around LA with no problems. The good: tons of POIs, my girlfriend and I went on a road trip and this thing found us hotels, parks, and gas stations. Also, it has a lot of great features, I won't list them. The bad: the database is outdated, like 2005 (doesn't bother me), take a while to get satellite reception (by while I mean like 2 minutes), and it does not have text to speech (but I know how to read so it's fine) I see this type of product like the next cell phone, everyone should have one.
This headset is really comfortable for long sessions of gaming. The microphone is adequate and the fact that it retracts is a nice touch. The GREAT thing about this headset is the built in med-high range sound amplification. Footfalls and weapon cycling are very distinct. For anyone who is a serious FPS gamer, this is life or death.Music and such sounds fine, however this is not the set I would buy if it was for music/movies only.
we live on a hill with should be good reception.so i will bite on this well bite i did and got bit back did not help any reception what ever or where ever we tried it.this is a no go still listing to one
Recommended to anybody who hates those stupid ear buds. Perfect companion for an mp3 player, or in my case, MiniDisc player. I also have a McIntosh receiver and the PORTAPROs work great with it. Very good bass response and clear highs, without drowning out the mids and the lows and they are comfortable and collapse to fit in your pocket.
Reviewer: Tariq Al-Hassomi "TOA" (Kingdom of Bahrain, Manama) - See all my reviewsAlways Tablet PC's were expensive, i always wanted to own one, when the prices began from $1,500 - 2,500 in the old days, till my eyes catched this tablet, coming to the specs and the user reviews i would add also.1) Toshiba a very long life brand reputation in electronics specially labtops.2) The price is so economic, with greats hardware specs.3) The functions of the tables are amazing, very elegant and very compact, a tablet with all needs, its a real smart results made.4) The software included, as we know toshiba never leavs anything needed behind, all apps. included and other software can be found.I also upgraded it the memory DDR from 512MB to 1GB which made speed fly high, i recommend not holding some bucks for upgrading to 1GB for smoothness performance.Owning this tablet for who needs it is a good choice, its doing the job with a good price, i cant sleep without it at night.;)TOA
revieved product fast, was excited to try and restore some of my dvd's!cleaner/buffer head broke after first try! wanted to return product and amazon said could not return because of hazardous materials??not sure whats hazardous? wish i would have known before ordering!That being said i have ordered many things from amazon and never had a problem before.
I bought this product because I love my JLab headphones, but unfortunately I was very disappointed with it. Sure it get's loud, but it sounds like garbage if you turn it up past about half-volume. There's absolutely no bass at all. It sounds very "tingy" and the poor AUX connection to your mp3 player causes a lot of static. The slot where you are supposed to insert your mp3 player does not suit my ipod nano very well at all, and the rubber cover that is supposed to hold your ipod snug in the slot doesn't even fit my ipod. Maybe it's designed for an older generation ipod, but either way it's useless for me. I guess you get what you pay for. If you're looking for a good quality ipod dock, spend the extra money and get an iHome. Don't buy this product because unless you enjoy your music sounding really crappy, you will be very disappointed.
I have one of these very nice towers already and just had to order a second one. The rack has many different potential configurations which makes it a highly versatile media storage unit for DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes. The feet of the unit has adjustable levelers which makes it much easier to make sure the unit is well balanced after assembly even on carpet. Assembly took some effort though and really needs 2 people to get everything together correctly. Overall, a great storage tower.
Can somebody please tell me if this camera takes black and white photos or does it just take sepia (in addition to color, obviously)? I am very interested in getting this camera but just wanted to know if i can use it for black/white photos because i like them but i just don't like sepia. Thank you!
I have had the unit for 4 months now and am still excited about it. The sound quality is excellent no matter the source! FM, iPod, CD, DVD, Mini Disc, PC, External Hard Drive, and Internet Radio (even from Germany) all sound great! The assortment of sound configurations available on this unit could even make 8-track a viable format. (it's in your mama's basement with the FAX machine)Why say that this unit is preferable to HDMI? To get all the features of this unit with HDMI you would have to spend another $1,000 dollars! Component video through this puppy is beautiful!Bottom Line: If your a geek who loves bleeding edge but has 2 kids and a mortgage, THIS IS THE UNIT FOR YOU!
If your looking for a great set of ear phones then loook no further..These headphones are very lightweight and easy to fold up and carry in my purse.. The sound quality is great and very comfortable in my ears.. I can't wear the ear buds they hurt and are too big.. LOVE this product. I bought two..
Camera used on: D700This lens isn't the fastest, most durable, quietest, or even the sharpest... but for ~$120 it is AMAZING.It's pretty fast, very sharp, and focuses pretty quick.I would say that this is one lens that every Nikon owner should have in their bag (unless they have something better). It's quick, sharp, and cheap.I have a few pro lenses, but I use this lens quite a bit because it's pocket size, quick, and light.
This is not exactly a review, as I am thinking seriously about getting this camera...However, someone made an error and/or typo regarding the zoom specs, including those that reviewed it. I cannot believe some folks don't know their own camera! Sorry, but this model digital camera has a 6X digital zoom, NOT a 2X! It plainly says it on the right side of the camera in big bold black letters, and also in the technical specs.Just an observation, and not my own humble opinion...Seriously though the DSC-S70 looks like a very good camera, and I am not a camera guru, but for the average user, it should be more than adequate, and then some. Thanks as all of the reviews were quite helpful. I just may get this camera indeed....
Very rich sound in a very inexpensive package. Almost as nice as the $100 headphones I have at work. Will order a 2nd (my daughter will want to take these when she starts college next year).
I don't like earbuds so I need the over the ear deal. I thought I'd like it better without the headband, but I was wrong. It's floppy the ears, so if you're running, they'll bounce. They won't sit flush against your ears so you won't get great sound out of them. If you're laying out, one or both might flop away from your ears. Having that on your mind while you're trying to relax and not think about your earphones isn't fun.When pressed against your ears, they sound great. These with a headband to keep them in place are perfect. I recommend one of those, not one of these.
This flex arm is very handy for holding small reflector panels or small light fixtures. However, I did try it with a relatively light compact fluorescent lamp+socket+reflector bowl and would not stay in place. Had to get the "heavy duty" version that worked like a charm, albeit it is much heavier though.If you want to use it for small stuff then you can attach it to the special receptacle of a super clamp or, as I used, screwed to a 1/4 (I think) end of a light stand to create a flexible extension.
There is not much to this review - It came in the mail (sooner than I thought), installed it - and worked as promised ! ! The best deal for a SmarMedia card of this capacity. Flawless compatibility with my digital camara. Highly recommended !
After my initial installation, my monitor had the dreaded pink hue, but because I researched the product beforehand, I was not concerned. I contacted technical support via the pantone website, and they quickly sent me out a new unit; and voila! it works perfectly. Mine did not ship from Amazon, themselves, but one of the other sellers, so I don't know if I actually got someone else's reject, but as of today I have no issues with the product!
Audiovox receiver and components are packaged well, the instructions are clear and the product performs remarkably well.Apparently the demand exceeds the supply and many electronic stores are out of stock. I had no trouble finding what I need through Amazon.
I've been using another set of speakers (sans subwoofer) for several years, and they finally went to that big electronic graveyard in the sky. I replaced them with the Logitech Z340 3-Piece speakers, and am completely amazed by the sound quality, even at low volumes. I have them set up in my office at work (it's a small office), and I can get my desk shaking with the subwoofer and still not disturb my coworkers (much).The speakers are solid and well-manufactured, like all of the logitech products I've used, and I highly recommend them.
Bought this for HD radio. It's worse than the simple dipole wire antenna that came with the radio. Can't offer an opinion on it for TV. Seems adeqautely built.
I'm happy with this combo.With my Target Trutech I couldn't watch any of the new music videos and DVD movies; This combo plays them all.Has all the standard features and some nice ones I like.EZ view allows a one button push for viewing DVD movies as a standard, widescreen, fit, zoom...Useful VHS search features such as fast forward/back to the zero counter. Or doing a search that will pause and show each spot recorded on the tape.Good quality remote!There's no TV tuner so you cannot directly record TV to VHS. But as mentioned before you could patch it (connecting your old VCR) but its not as convient as having one already built in.It may not play your home movies on CD-R, since it only plays the newerformats: MPEG4 and DIVX.Overall, I'm satisfied for fact that I'm watching current Movies, music videos, an occasional recording off the TV and all at an affordable price for a combo.
I have order (04) units Transend 4 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory card and can'nt understand why it was turned down because of a wroung direction. I really need it and will apreciate tris be review, thanksPedro Pascal
THIS MODEM WORKED GREAT HAS NOT GONE OFFLINE AS MY OLD MODEM USE TO DO. RAB
I refused to pay $30 for an HDMI cable at Staples so I bought two of these. I used one for my computer and took the other to my neighbor's house to compare with his expensive cable, I couldn't tell the difference when watching a blue-ray movie. No noticeable difference and a fraction of the cost? WIN!
I ordered this camera for my husband for Christmas. The features sounded amazing and I couldn't pass up an 8 megapixel camera that could fit in my pocket. While the camera had a lot of wonderful features, it sounded too good to be true and it was. The autofocus had a lot of trouble locking on a target. The result was over half the photos we took coming out fuzzy or blurry. It was simply too unreliable. We would never be able to go on vacation and hand the camera to a stranger to take our photo. It was a real shame the focus was so far off, because the camera had a lot of potential.
It has been over 30 days and I have not received the product. It is 1/11/11 and I ordered the product on 12/10/10. No contact from the seller and no reply to my email sent 1 week ago.
INCREDIBLE lens, great for available-light photography, easy to figure out for someone with no formal training. Takes beautiful macro photos. Great advanced beginner multipurpose lens. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this lens.
Didn't Amazon notice that ALL the 5 star reviews on this product are from the same person? It gives the product a higher total review then it deserves.
Was looking for something modestly priced mainly to see the front of my house from my basement office. Setup was easy and it seems to work. The only drawbacks are that you can't hide the window from the taskbar, relocate the window (it's locked in the upper corner of the screen), and my screen won't "sleep" when the dvr program is running.
This case is perfect!I was a bit worried when I ordered it with my 60CSx as some had mentioned that it interfers with the use of the buttons. Don't worry it does not affect the use of buttons in the least (for me). Its a perfect fit, the antenna, belt clip button, Lanyards/Strap all have cutouts that are exact.What more can I say, it works great and is a perfect design!Steve
I bought this trying to save money, but it never charged fully. I got tops 1 hour when brand new, and less than a month later, it wouldn't even hold a 10 minute charge. This is absolutely not worth what you think you will save. I'm about to buy a real dell battery now.
This monitor is the worst I have used in recent times.The display is awefulIt is has no improvement even if you use a DVI cable(not shipped).
The first camera i purchased had a problem.Amazon not only took it back,they sent me a replacement before i sent the broken one back!That is how a company should do buisness!The Sony is the best point & shoot camera i ever bought.
I bought two of these units a year and a half ago for $99 each.They do work as advertised but the map data was out of date when they were new, and no map updates are available from Navigon.Navigon is leaving the US market completely (as of a statement in May 09) so choose your GPS product supplier carefully!
The product description says "Accepts all ipods including shuffle." But the shuffle we have didn't work. I contacted iLuv and they confirmed that "If your IPod shuffle is the second generation unfortunately it will not work with the docking station". This is false/misleading advertising.
If you're a student whose about to take a photography class this camera is the best choice for you. Its easy to use and it takes pictures really good.
This laptop cart is ideal for tight spaces. It's adjustable (both height and angle) and is comfortable for the sofa surfer. I wish the legs were lower to the ground so that they could tuck under the sofa or coffee table, but otherwise, it's a great value. Sturdy, flexible, and affordable!
Excellent. This desktop memory was installed and immediately recognized by the motherboard and it works perfect. So far, all the memories I have purchased from Kingston have been very reliable. Very good buy.
This case is perfect for watching videos. The stand part is metal and swings to the back, so it is pretty sturdy. It doesn't always fit into speakers, so you have to remove it every once in a while, but if your main goal is to watch videos with ease, this case is for you!
The camera's ability to "pan & tilt" and the 0.7 lux (low light) were my primary considerations for selecting this camera. It was between this IK-WB01 and the D-link DCS-950G. The D-link has better light gathering capability, but the coolness of pan and tilt won out! &lt;Girls it's a guy thing...More features!>I was very impressed when I opened the box. This camera is very sleek and compact. Toshiba packaged this camera very nicely and it appears to be very rugged. Actually, it looks like what a security camera should look like. The manual is fairly ease to follow, but who reads the manual? &lt;Girls, another guy thing!>So I downloaded the camera finder from the Toshiba's web site and hooked the camera to my network. The software found the camera and all went well with the configuration/ setup. I got it up and working over the Internet in about 15 minutes?I played with the pan and tilt, scanning, presets, light gain settings, security, ftp file transmission, zoom and snapshot for 4 hours or more. The IK-WB01 camera is controlled exclusively from a browser using java. No software came with the camera; this is my first disappointment. Digging past the pan & tilt feature, you will learn that motion detection is done using an external contact. Presumably, a motion detector device. I have a few DCS-900w's (D-link) and they have motion detection that is done with software (called Ipview light). These cameras have been working flawlessly for months with the only interruptions in security from the power blips. If the power goes off completely, the cameras will come back; but power blips cause the cameras to hang &lt;and my router, wap11's....>. Motion detection and monitor software is how I monitor activity outside my house. The IK-WB01's lack of this capability is a big negative for me.During the 4 hours of experimentation, the camera was located within 10 feet of my security cam WAP. I have a dedicated WAP bridge connected to my router, this way the IP traffic to my security computer doesn't slow down the rest of my network...:) Well, after the pan and tilt feature got old, I decided to set this camera up next to one of my DCS-900w cameras to compare picture quality and speed. This was another disappointment. My DCS-900w updates much faster than the IK-WB01. The location I selected for this test was by my swimming pool. Both camera pointing across my pool, I had my wife walk across the deck one side to the other side. The DCS-900w captured the whole event and recorded it to the hard drive of my security computer. The IK-WB01 did not record anything, because I don't have a motion detector. But more disappointing than that was the fact that it looked like she just appeared at the other end of the pool deck out of now where. It skipped any details of her walking. Extremely choppy picture! I played with combinations of settings and even moved that camera to the other network just incase the D-link cameras were hogging bandwidth. Every combination yielded the same results, slow updates. Further research on the Internet will show you the same results. The IK-WB11 (next version up) fails to capture moving cars, they appear as ghost. (Google it, you can find un-password protected cameras out there.) One exception was when I stepped the resolution down to 320x200. Only then did it update as fast as the D-link. But how useful is that resolution? Is the camera slow or is the wireless 802.11b weak? It doesn't matter, my D-link camera was next to the Toshiba and it did not skip a beat. My security network has several repeaters in it, so signal strength should not be an issue.Conclusion:1)Pan and tilt is very cool.2)Browser configuration and viewing makes it a truly world wide web camera.3)Low light performance is good.4)Usefulness for security purposes is poor. No motion detection or monitoring software. Choppy updates reveal little of the "how" in security investigations.Bottom line - I would not recommend this camera for real security purposes.
This is an excellent LCD monitor. After upgrading from my Benq FP581s - a 15 inch LCD, it is mind boggling. The Colours are great and the brightness just right - not overwhelming. I do Photography (digital) and so-far the results are great.I'd like to edit this review a little (Nov 06).Nice monitor and colours, but hard to match to printing, causes me a lot of pain.
They are usable but not as clear as I'd hoped for. Zooming distorts the image.
Although digital radios are easier to tune I liked this for it's simplicity. One of the drawbacks is that the selectivity isn't as nice as the digitals, although you can playaround with the dial to get the station you want. It's sensitivity is good.I bought a separate pair of earphones with earbuds as I didn't like the one that comes with the radio.
It was just what I needed! I had one that my cat broke by knocking it off the table too many times, but I love this product! I use it to record my genius ideas! It can came prompt and in brand new in the box for a good price too!
The Panasonic performs much better in low light and has more accessible manual features, and it's cheaper. I'm not saying that the Sony is a bad camcorder, though.
I bought these to copy some home movies for family, and they worked perfectly. I had no troubles with the copying process nor the playing process. If you need DVDs, I'd highly recommend getting these.
I just bought my second pair of these V-MODA Vibe Earbuds. Unfortunately, I didn't buy them because they're fantastic. I bought them because the first pair broke at the plug after 8 months. They're comfortable. They sound fantastic, especially basses. But I should have paid more attention to those who complained about the plug. However, supposedly I had purchased the ones with the new, reinforced ("V" plug). Now the right channel no longer works.Truth is the "open" inexpensive ($17 I think) Sony earbuds are just as good, and perhaps more comfortable. However, because they're open, others around you cam hear.Remember, I did buy these again, so they must have something going for them. But fair warning, V-Moda didn't improve on design.And would somebody explain how red is more expensive than black even though it's the same earbud? For that matter, explain why red often gets a better rating than black???
I don't usually give 5 stars to an electronic device, but this one is exceptional, it very well deserves all the hype it has generated for the following reasons.1. Crisp high quality HD picture. I have watched the Lord of the Ring, WTTW HD on this monitor, the picture quality is astonishing. I view it from all different angles in my living room, no change of quality of the picture can be seen at all.2. Thin profile, light weight. I can carry it all by myself during the installation.3. Eagle Globel shipping is fantastic. The unit was not only delivered 5 days before its estimated arrival date, but also the delivery guys helped me carry the double-packaged box inside of my house, and unpacked it right in front of me, to show the display in excellent condition.I have owned the unit for about a week now, so far the only down side I have noticed is the unit does have a humming sound when it is extremely quiet, but un-noticeable during day time.I give it three thumbs up if I have an extra one.
While the features could be set up to be combined in other ways, I love this product because it has the three (four if you count the beeping) types of alarms, and can play CDs. I think the sound is really good, and the nature sounds play their part well to be good ambient noise. I have no problem with viewing the display and enjoy the dimmer and large display.
Superb sound (almost as good as my Kloss One). But what do you want in a portable?Great battery life. Uses a couple of D batteries for long runtime.Excellent tuner. Locks in stations perfectly.Very good quality...case...buttons, etc.A real find!Only wierd quirk...what's with that security alarm feature?
This product does not accept 'polarized' US 2-pin plugs (those with one blade wider than the other). I could not use it to charge my camera or camcorder and was forced to purchase another adapter in the UK (for $10). It did work fine for 3-pin and non-polarized 2-pin plugs so if you're certain that's all you'll need it for it will work for you.
I am using this splitter to send signals to three TVs from an attic-mounted 15 year-old amplified antennae. There is about 200 ft. of coax cable involved. I was skeptical because the cheapo splitters did not work at all - they couldn't pass-thru the amplified signal. With this splitter, ALL channels come in all three TV'S CRISP AND CLEAN - except CBS drops in and out during bad weather, which it did when the antennae was hooked to one TV with no splitter.I am simply amazed at the difference a good quality splitter can make.
Maybe it's because I have a big head, but most behind the ear headphones are a tad small and inflexible on me.But these Philips are badass, perfect fit with great sound quality for their price.
This works fantastic. It is quieter than the fan on my laptop. It cools it down significantly. You can really feel the difference. My laptop has not overheated since I got this. It did not come with the usb pass through it was supposed to have. The company said they were out of stock and for me to keep calling back until they had one. I am not going to waste my time to do that. They wouldn't even put me on a list to send it to me when they got them in stock. They lost one star for this.
After replacing my older receiver with a digital capable unit, I discovered a great loss in my low frequency output. So, I decided to add a sub to regain the hard hitting lows I crave in music and movies.The PS 12 delivered with great sounding thuds that have yet to distort. Connected to a Kenwood VR-9070-S via digital coax cable, the bass is clear, concise and very tight. I run it at about 1/2 to 2/3 power because I live in an apartment. I only wish I could open it up to full potential, but it would definitely rattle some walls if I did.It hits good in Dolby Digital movie tracks, especially action adventure flicks that abound in low frequency sound effects. Stereo sound from a CD or radio sounds great too.The PS 12 is a great sub that comes recommended from this audiophile.
First - I could really love these headphones. Great sound and has been great in heavy noise situations - especially New York subway.However, due to their lack of durability I cannot recommend anyone to buy these.The piece of the wire that goes around the ears cracks and falls apart. Mine started going within about 6 months, and it wasn't even everyday use.I bought mine when they were still going for full list price of around $100, which makes it an even worse investment. I definitely didn't intend to buy disposable headphones at that price.
Really good emergency radio. Despite that it is a bit pricy, the cranking option truly worth the investment, since it you can make it work even with no electricity or battery. This is a highly recommendable tool to have when you live in disasters prone areas like tornadoes or hurricanes.
It's a flash memory card... it works... it was a good price... nuff said
OK EQ, not too noisy, integrated volume knob and extra controls and terminals for sub devices was really useful. Handy size, but the 12V and ground terminals were somewhat too close to each other, use of insulated cableshoes is a must.. The bright green LED's shining through the frontpanel holes are far too bright, an adjustment pot would be useful... but still much value for your money!
The earphones are long not those tied together kind that doesnt give you space. The tips are a plastic material not the foam type so it has to be in your ear compleaty to hear everything. The end that goes into the dive has a armor type plastic that seems to help prevent shortages like when you bend wires for whatever reason.
These headphones are almost exactly what I wanted.I bought these because my expensive AKG K240 MKII's were WAY to valuable to me to be used as headphones to mob around town or go to football games with, but sometimes I still didn't want to wear earbuds. These fit the bill perfectly.Now, I thought they would be considerably smaller, they look it in the picture, but on the contrary they're actually quite wide off the head on each side. Screw it, they sound amazing. These are quite obviously the BEST on-ear headphones I've ever heard; with their astounding bass reproduction, strong mid-range, and smooth crisp highs, they recreate whatever sound you put through them almost perfectly and leave your ears un-fatigued in the end too. I use them with a Fiio E5 headphone amp when hooked up to my Zune HD mp3 player because they take a little too much power to get pumping than an mp3 player can put out. (look up Fiio E5 on amazon to see) The build quality is good, feeling nice and sturdy and with very soft foam earpads, though the fake-leather-but-really-plastic headband with no padding is still a letdown. As for wear-ability, they can be worn on ME MYSELF for a little over a half hour before I have to put them down, because it's not that they're tight, it's that on ear headphones just aren't all that comfortable to me anyway.Overall, I'd say that these are a GREAT addition to my collection of semi-high quality and high quality headphones, and I can't wait to have them break in further to better see the amazing sound quality they are going to produce.Happy Hearing!
I have had one for a year and for the last 3 months it just statred shutting off, I don't know if it is a overheating problem or not, also my cd drive will not open by pushing the eject button I have to use a paper clip.. To have it repaired is a nightmare.
No complaints about this. It's a very simple tool that works exactly as advertised. I like the carry pouch that comes with it. It has come in very handy as I have been building a network at my church.
I bought one of these last July, and about pulled my hair out over the thing at first. I'm a dummy about computers, and literally spent about 12 hours messing around with the rascal before finally breaking down and calling the manufacturer. As I recall, the D and E &quot;drive letters&quot; showed up on the &quot;My Computer&quot; thingy, but as soon as I pointed the mouse gizmo at them the whole computer would lock up and need to be shut down by the more drastic method.The tech support guy seemed knowledgeable, and I was able to get things working by following his instructions. It took a couple calls to get all the bugs out, but the guy was able to look back at his own records to see what we had tried so far.I've only been using the SmartMedia slot, but I'm very satisfied with the way this reader works now. And by the way, it is actually more than just a &quot;reader.&quot; I discovered that I can also fiddle around with the pictures on my computer and then put them back onto the card for safe keeping or whatever. Or even store other documents and stuff on there, if for some reason I wanted to.Maybe everybody else already knew that.
i have had this camera for a while now, and surprisingly i have XP and it works just fine, my brother has XP and he also has one of these cameras and his works fine - i love the options and i love the zoom - the video is short and sweet, but its a camera not a video recorder - the video's / pictures email really easily, and printing is great - nice quality and you also have a option of "fun effects" once you take the pictures and go into the albums in your computer - (software was pie - not hard to install at all) you can make your pictures look like cartoons, antique, black and white, fisheye, and even give them a "coloring book" effect- very cool stuff - also you can set your control panel to elect your Kodak Albums as your screen saver, and the program randomly selects which pictures to view, so it flips between every photo you have ever taken, and your screen saver is now a slide show!! its great, and for the price, its twice as nice!
This lens takes amazing pictures.. for 130$, u can't get it anywhere else. believe me, it's totally worth it.
The lens is great and the vendor sent it as advertised. Look forward to working with them again and again.
I bought this case to fit my palm m515. Firstly, the palm is secured to the case via a pole to slip in on the left of the case. Not at all secure. My palm actually fell out of the case. Thank goodness it fell on my bed. Also, the front cover has two leather strips (the purpose of which i have no idea) that are exactly in line with the front buttons, and every time i put the palm in my pocket, the case presses the leather strips onto the buttons and turns on the palm. The case really does not offer any form of protection for the palm. Only if it falls flat on it's back or front that it may offer some protection. But if it falls on its right side, top or bottom, you're in trouble. The plam is exactly aligned with the case, and at some places actually protrodues by a couple of millimeters. I sent the case back.
This is so slick! Wish all my cables had this retractable device - it makes it so much more convenient to use and store. Can't be in a hurry when using the retractable because it will bunch up otherwise it works great.
We use this recorder at my organization for podcasting. It produces excellent-quality recordings. Like most state-of-the-art equipment, it is highly recommended that you read the instructions before operating the recorder; those in my organization who have not read them regularly need assistance.
I got two of these modules now controlling my sprinkler system, so that I can even let my server control them and I got access over the internet to it. Works great, thanks X10 for making this standard open, modular and thank God not proprietary, works even with Linux/Ubuntu.
Great little product. It's relatively compact, which is nice. I didn't have any problems with it.I realized, however, that I forgot to make sure the product would work in the UK, which it didn't, but that was my fault. That would be the only thing that could have made this better (because I had to buy another adapter to use while I was there).
I bought two rungs of these and they were total total crap. Maybe one out of ten of them worked, and when I was able to get it to burn it would barely play the songs in cd players. I tried to burn them on 3 different burners and played them back on 4 different CD players. Not worth it.
Hola!! tengo un Pioneer AVHP3200, un amplificador Comando de 2000 Watts, 2 Pioneer Champion, ese es mi equipo de musica para el carro. Pero ese estupido sonido de motor o alternador me tenia loco!. Decidi comprar estos cables "MOnster Cable", tenia miedo de que no fueran a funcionarme. Desde que los cambie, adios estupido sonido de motor y alternador. Son lo mejor. Si compras un buen equipo de musica para tu vehiculo, nunca olvides unos buenos cables, ya que son lo escencial para disfrutar de una alta calidad de sonido. Los recomiendo!! Excelente producto de Monster Cable.!!!!
This was perfect for what I needed. I am a home school teacher. I have been covering things with clear contact paper. It takes a long time and usually has wrinkles. This laminator works perfectly. It works smoothly and is great.
I don't recommend this if you're thinking it's an easy to use portable file transfer. It requires connection to 2 USB 2.0 ports. It does not work with a USB 2.0 hub. So, if I want to get files from my desktop, I have to pull it out of its compartment and reach around for the 2 ports. Except one of the ports is connected to my Linksys wi-fi antenna. Big hassle, with cables to printer, etc. Not a big deal for everyone, but as for me, I plan to return it.
Excelente producto ya los instale en mi carro y de verdad que el sonido es envolvente y de buena calidad, recomiendo el producto
I don't know about you but I just love gadgets. The walkie talkie is the best invention ever next to electricity and batteries. What can I say, I'm goofy for gadgets! Anyways, I was searching Amazon.com for something I could sink me teeth into. No pansy books for me thanks. I'm a tools and machinery man. So I spy the electronics heading on the search engine and my appetitie is whetted. Looking looking finally I come upon this little gem, And the excitement begins. Searching the calendar, I prayed for a holiday so that I might have an excuse to buy this for myself. Nothing. What did I do? I bought it anyways. The Motorola TalkAbout 280 works like a dream. Hardly no static whatsoever. I have a small son and he loves the darn thing. We keep it in his room at night just in case he has bad dreams. I think he and his brother play with it at night behind my back. Sometimes I can hear them giggling....the TalkAbout is that good.
I bought this adapter -- snagged it for $10 on eBay -- just to see if I could get my computers to talk to my old LaserJet 4MP through a serial connection. (Despite what Keyspan's FAQ says, some LaserJets do have a regular serial port in addition to a LocalTalk port.) It worked as advertised from both OS X and Windows XP (running under VMware Fusion) with the drivers I downloaded from Keyspan's web site.In OS X, two serial devices appear which correspond to the adapter. One has a name, like USA19H1a2P1.1, that depends on which USB port you plug the adapter into; the other one is always called KeySerial1. Either will work, but if you use KeySerial1, you don't have to worry about which USB port you plug the adapter into. In XP, the adapter was assigned to COM3, and you just use it like any other COM port.The only problem I had using the adapter was that I couldn't connect it directly to the printer even though one had a male DB9 connector and the other had a female DB9 connector. Both the printer and the adapter have sockets for securely fastening a cable, and they got in the way of each other. I had to buy a DB9 M/F cable to make the connection. Generally, this won't be a problem because you'll want a cable longer than the included 3-foot USB cable anyway.
After having researched many camcorders, I found this to be the most economical, with the extra features and perks you would want. It has GREAT quality in both the tape replay and the view on the lcd. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting a new cam corder, whether they be replacing a current one, or to anyone who is buying one for the first time. It is easy to use and handle and has everything at your finger tips. Voila - no fumbling or having to memorize every dial. Great for everyone. Plus, we wanted a camera with a tape that could be popped into the vcr and viewed right away. This camera provides that option easily, with the standard converter. Only drawback is length of time the battary lasts. I highly recommend always having a backup ready.....however, if you do not use the light, and you don't need to very often, it extends the life much longer.
The ball joints are too weak. They keep my 6 pound speakers on the wall OK but I had to put a block of foam behind the bottom of the speaker to hold it up.
I purchased this camcorder shortly before our baby was born, and absolutely love it. It's a bit expensive, but so easy to use and handy that it was easily worth it for us. I used the accompanying software to capture the best frames as still photos, and then simply chose the &quot;save as HTML album&quot;, and VOILA--I had a web site for the baby! There are plenty of more advanced features that I haven't had the time to experiment with yet, but it's good to know that they're there when I do get around to it. I couldn't be happier with my choice!
We've used it for about six months. The lighting is a little dim against the num pad, and now one of the keys doesn't always work. I wouldn't have such heartbreak with it except for the cost and the problem letter is a 't.' The keys are stiff and don't seem to get much better with use. Overall disappointed especially considering the price.
This bag was the perfect bag for me. I actually just got back from Hawaii yesterday and that was the primary reason for buying my new camcorder, and therefore, this bag. First off, this bag is pretty big and may not suit everyone's needs, but for vacation it was perfect. My camcorder (Canon VIXIA HF10 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 16GB Internal Flash Memory and 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom) actually fits sideways inside this, even with the extended battery in it. However, the pockets are perfect for carrying all the charging accessories and USB cables and memory cards and everything else. The extra space in the main compartment (nearly 2/3 since my camera only takes up 1/3 when turned sideways) was quite handy for my wife's digital camera and several other things we carried always on our vacation, like my wallet, phone, and keys--when they couldnt be in my board shorts, the GPS unit for our rental car, or the disposable underwater cameras we carried. Now that I'm back home, the main compartment just holds our 2 cameras and a 12" portable tripod I have.So, if you are looking for a nicely padded, spacious bag for your camera and all your camera accessories, then I definitely recommend this bag. Plus, its a good bag for housing all your camera stuff when you are at home. If you are looking for a more snug fit or don't need all the pocket space, then I'd recommend a smaller bag like the Lowepro "Edit" series. For me, that was just too small, though.
I bought this drive as a 2nd drive for video editing. Installing it couldn't be easier. The hardest part was opening the case up to screw the drive into its bay. After the included 4 screws were in, I connected the included SATA cable, plugged in the power connector and closed up the computer.Maxtor's included utility CD quickly (in less than a minute) got the drive ready to use and I was in business. The drive has performed flawlessly and the data rates are more than enough for video capture and editing. I have no complaints about this drive and highly recommend it.
We use this for Geocaching and we can easily download from the Geocaching site items for us to hunt in our treks.
I ordered this item with high hopes. And I am pretty sure my hopes would have been satisfied if I received the original LensPen product. However, what I received was indeed Sunpak LensPen. I am not sure if this is a re-branding of original lenspen similar to nikon lenspens. Nevertheless,it is definitely not the advertised item, although it works similarly.
I think FM transmitters are a crap shoot. Some will work better in certain cars and certain areas. This one did not work well for me (04 Mustang, South NJ). Someone else I know had this one also, and it didn't work well in their Mazda Tribute or Toyota Camry. The signal was very static-y on every single frequency I tried. I eventually bought one by Monster and I love it.
I spent a lot of time researching all the different "MP3" players that are out there. I was certain that there would be a better and less expensive option than an iPod, but I couldn't find another "MP3" player that had as many accessories and supporting options. iAudio makes a very nice unit that has more built-in options, however the screen is smaller and they don't offer very many supporting accessories. After many hours of research, I opted for the Apple iPod. Availability and number of accessories would have to be the reason for my choice.I have received my iPod and it has re-affirmed my decision about going with an iPod was the best choice. Very nice unit; easy to use. I was able to order matching color accessories and they all work well with the iPod unit. One thing that would make this unit nicer would be to have a built-in FM Tuner.Amazon is a great online seller and I would purchase from Amazon again.
I appreciate the 14 foot length of the Belkin F3N405-14-APL firewire 800/800 cable. Hiding the cord because of its' length kept my MBP and drive from being moved. Uploads to my external hard drive are in the blink of an eye and the really big files take seconds. I know the next 10 gb file will not let me walk the dog. Delivery was 2 days early -- thank you! A bit pricey, but the alternative of being cheap and slow was no longer acceptable.
It's a cord, it works.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00001P4XH/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_20 for a low-cost way to connect headphones to my TV that doesn't have a headphone jack. Now I can play video games, or watch TV late at night without waking up the rest of the family.
I had some problems with the installation and setup, but once I got it working it seems to do the job fine, and is quite inexpensive. The software could be better, but it's only really an issue during setup, since you shouldn't need to worry about it after that.Others mentioned not being able to get the configuration utility to run, and I had the same problem. When I tried to run the program I got an error noise and nothing else happened. It turned out that the card wasn't properly installed, I hadn't pushed it in all the way. It would be nice if the program gave you some indication that it couldn't find the card rather than just crashing, but if this happens to you, and you didn't see the Windows "install new hardware" prompt on startup right after you installed the card, you probably didn't get it in right.Then, once I got the utility running, it took me a few minutes to set the correct security type and enter the passkey. While I was trying to do this, I had it set to WPA (it's actually WEP), which resulted in the program trying to acquire a non-existent certificate and flashing a series of upwards of 30 identical error messages one on top of the other that I had to click away before I got it under control. So yeah, the software is not great.I haven't had any connection problems after getting it running, though, and I get an 80% signal from behind a large piece of furniture, which I don't think is too bad.
I have been a JBL fan for years. I am a professional Audio Engineer, and I am familliar with the tonality and durability of JBL products.I purchased a pair of JBL Northridge E50 bookshelf speakers to do a shootout with a pair of Polk Monitor 40 speakers for a client I am desigining a home stereo install for. The client paid approximately $250 delivered for each pair of speakers.After several days of testing within tolerances, I could still differentiate between the two, but it became nearly impossible for the client to tell which speaker was which in a blindfold test. Both television and CDs were tested through the speakers, and the music ranged from Josh Grobin to Stevie Ray Vaughn. It should be noted that the Polk Monitor 40s and the JBL E50s both required the use of a subwoofer in order to sound complete. By sheer weight, the JBL wins hands-down. At 25-lbs. each, it is a much heavier box than the 17-lb. Polk.Through much of our testing, the 3-way JBL seemed more transparent in it's tonality, but when switched back and forth between the 2-way Polk within the same piece of music, it sometimes sounded a bit mid-rangey through the 800-1600 Hz range. I'm not sure whether the Polk was missing through that range, or whether the JBL was adding, but the Polks sounded more like what I was hearing in the AKG headphones. Also, the JBLs seemed to be lacking a bit in the lower range, through the 60-160 Hz range. This was the most surprising result, because the 8" woofer in the JBL looks as though it should be kicking the tail of the Polk 6" dual woofers, but the Polks had a deeper, richer bottom end.The JBL E50s are rated for greater power than the Polk Monitor 40s, so if you plan to rock the house, the JBLs are probably a better choice. When pressed to their Continuous Power Handling rating, the Polks began to sound as though they were suffering from distress. They didn't distort, but they were obviously uncomfortable, while the JBLs never winced. However, for the purpose of this comparison, my client stated that the listening area (15 ft. X 20 ft.) would never tolerate that much volume, and confessed he would never be listening to the JBLs as loud as they were tested, so keep in mind the space where you will be using them.In the end, it was decided that the Polk Monitor 40s were smoother and did not inject their own tonality onto the music. The JBL E50s would have required a physical change to the shelf on which they were to reside, so the client made the choice for the Polk Monitor 40s, but if you have a good sturdy shelf with room for the E50, and a listening space large enough to turn them up, you may make a different choice.
i bought the koss portable headphones for my son.he liked them so well ,he had me order a set for his friend.
I have had a lot of problems with this mouse. It will work for a few days, and then will suddenly stop working. Hitting the "connect" and "reset" buttons on the mouse won't fix the problem - all you can do is reboot. Otherwise it seems to work OK - range is about six feet, and so far battery life looks OK. Still, I would definitely not recommend buying this mouse.
I bought this remote to replace all the remotes in my home theater and it works as I hoped. I was expecting a lengthy, painful setup but I was very surprised by how easy it was. I don't care about the images or how crazy you can customize the screen. I just want it to play a DVD when I touch the icon or to turn on everything so I can watch a cable channel and it does.
You will not find a better RAM for under $30 on a 2GB Kit 800 Mhz. These modules give a 5.9 score in windows vista and work flawlessly. I actually think these memories make vista load faster. I get a complete functional desktop in 45 seconds after turning on the pc. (Vista ultimate 64-bit) which is outstanding, considering I've built systems with more expensive components getting boot times for over 1.5 minutes.Great choice if you are within a budget and want to build a fast and stable machine, Not for overclocking.
The adhesive lasts about two days before the clip falls off the wall. There is no other way to mount the clip. Useless. I threw them in the garbage.
This is a good product. Worked grate on my 19" LCD. Manufactuer's instruction manual says that it was only good for 20" LCD and it is advertized to hold up to a 22 inch. I think I would stick with a 20" LCD.
Pioneer has come up with yet another great radio. Nice size, nice solid feel, unambiguous controls, and a built-in antenna that really works, at least in my very populated area. It's sitting on my desk now, away from any window, and picking up a strong signal from a terrestrial repeater.What kept me from saying it was worth a full 5 stars is that the radio has a rounded bottom, which keeps it from sitting firmly on my desk. The car cradle also has a rounded bottom, which precludes what would have been a simple mounting procedure on my dashboard.I bought this model because of its versatility, and it lives up to that. I have used it connected to my home stereo, in the car, at my desk with headphones, and playing through a portable radio. It comes with plenty of accessories for all these uses, and the built-in FM transmitter is very good. The home cradle is nice and presents the radio at a good angle. My quibble with the car mounting options is that they all rely on a vertical mounting surface, all of which in my car are curved and so don't mate with the flat mounting surfaces on the accessories. It looks like I will have to drill a couple of holes in one of the mounting plates and attach it to the dashboard with screws.The big problem, and it is the problem with all satellite radios, is that it can only receive what XM sends. Most music channels are of less-than-FM quality, missing the top octave or so of the music, and deficient in bass as well. This is the fault of what's sent by XM, not the radio, because the classical channels sound very good indeed, while the spoken word channels are unintelligible at times. This diminished sound quality causes "listener fatigue"--after listening for a while, you feel like your energy is being drained out of your ears, and you just want to shut off the radio and get away from it. Most of the time it sounds like you're listening to internet radio, sometimes like internet radio over a dialup connection circa 1997. I actually felt physical relief when I switched from XM to my little AM radio.And speaking of internet radio, XM has several channels that are available over the internet only--THEY'RE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE RADIO RECEIVER! This just blows me away. Naturally, it's the distinctive, niche channels that are NOT available to the radio. Many of the channels that are available sound almost the same; it would be a breath of freshness to have the online-only channels available as well. There's too much ordinary stuff on XM--tons of talk channels (some duplicating current AM and FM networks), and soundtracks to cable TV channels. Yuck.If you are planning to subscribe to XM, I believe the Pioneer is an excellent radio; probably the one that offers the most ways to use it. Right now, though, I expect I will be canceling my XM subscription at the end of the month. Then I'll have to figure out what to do with the radio.Update from 6 months later: I cancelled my XM subscription after 6 months, not one. They kept degrading their programming, making it sound more like regular FM. I could rarely find anything I liked. Then I bought a Sirius radio and found programming I liked. It's just a real shame that this great radio can't be used for Sirius.
This keypad was exactly what I was looking for. It appears very well made. I like the feel of the keys, very similar to the keyboard keypad.I was really pleased that it doubles as a calculator with just the press of a button, I can easily toggle back and forth. Make sure you read the instruction booklet - this product has lots of other capabilities. I also found the additional USB ports at the top very useful. Definitely a good buy!
I got mine for seven bucks shipped.Seems the minor complaints are true but easily remedied.If the pads lifting when you pull the cards bothers you put some super glue under them.If it doesn't close tight push on tab A and slot B a little. Voila! Tight!It holds four CF cards in one place. Just what I need it to do.Says "Memory Card Case" on it. TMI? Says "VANGUARD" too. Reassuring... Pocket size. I'dsay equal in quality to the Perrine fly cases of old.All good. No bad .Get one.You'll like it.
A must-have for a lens this big.At that large diameter, the lens is a virtual dust and fingerprint magnet - the filter is so much easier to clean or replace.
I tend to buy USB cables on the upside of length for my workplace because people tend to not ever to want to put printers or other devices within a short distance of the computer. These are on the upper end of cable length but a good price. They've been completely reliable and I've never had a failed one. Completely recommended.
didnt really fit my fz35 the way i thought it would.if i turned the camera off with this still on, it would get crushed.
Have a 97 4Runner works perfectly with its cassette player. Use it with my iPhone 3gs and my nano both work have perfect sound quality from this. Also comes with a charger than comes with different ends to charge basically any electronic in your car. Don't use that but it was a nice goodie.
since the speaker is [less] after rebate, it worth a try.i don't have the same problem as the other reviewerbut have a major problem with 6.1 speakerthe extra speaker is rear centerif you are using a computer, that is the worst place to put a speaker. since you cannot walk without move that ...speakerso i return this one and buy 5200 insteadthe other reviewer have some problem in their reviewthe 6700 is older version compare to 6600so does 5300(discontinue model)6700 use the same speaker as 4400 which is a old model and with less power output(the center is the same as 6600's speaker)they create 6700 because they recycle the 5700 and 5300's speaker to make the 6700(100% sure)...
As someone without a built-in sense of direction - well, ok, I've got one, but it's only right about 50% of the time - I can honestly say that the E-Map is a really useful tool. There are things that could be better, but what you get in small device is pretty amazing. I've been using the E-Map on my motorcycle during the commute to and from work and it's given me a lot more confidence to go explore alternate routes (like when traffic is heavy). I've always been one to cruise around neighborhoods and side streets anyway, and there's something reassuring about having that big arrow on the E-Map pointing in the direction you should be heading.Here are some things I've learned that might be helpful:- The E-Map is smaller than I thought it would be. It's closer to the size of a TV remote control than a palm pilot. More elongated, and not very thick. It's very comfortable in the hand, and easily fits in a normal jacket pocket.- It's more solid than I was led to believe in reviews that I've read. When you pick it up, it's got a nice &quot;heft&quot; to it. Definitely no loose electronics rattling around inside it or anything like that. Solid, professional feel.- The built-in road data, while pretty cool in principal, didn't have the resolution that I'd hoped. While the larger streets are shown, most of the neighborhood streets I use were not.- Garmin's handlebar mount does work, but it's not the most solid thing in the world. For a bicycle, it's fine. For a motorcycle, be sure to mount it out of the wind and put the lanyard around something just in case. (that being said, I haven't had any problems with it yet).- As another poster mentioned, battery life isn't so great. I get 4-6 hours of use out of it with a pair of new duracells.- I had no problems using it at night. The backlight is more than sufficient.- If you load the Metro Guide data (which I highly recommend) for a region, the main navigation screen will not only display the map of where you are (scrolling as you drive), but will also display the name of the cross streets before you come to them (usually, anyway). This is a really handy feature if you're looking for a particular turn.- The user interface for examining one of the &quot;points of interest&quot; on the screen is a little tedious (because of the way you have to move the pointer), but using the &quot;find&quot; feature to look up a point of interest works pretty well. In general, the controls are pretty easy to master and you get to where you can handle most functions with one thumb.Overall, I've got no regrets about purchasing it. For someone like me who needs help navigating now and then, it's perfect.
This item worked perfectly for my Boss Stereo which I also purchased from Amazon. This item performed exactly as specified and the wiring diagram is extremely clear. I used this in my 2002 Ford Explorer. I cannot understand the issues some others reported.
This purchase was good. It worked perfectly, quick shipping and new in original package. No problems
I bought this product less than a year; it only worked about three months (we didn't use it very often, most on weekend). It totally stopped working starting three months later. Lots of hassle to get the warranty coverage through the manufacturer Power Bright(18662966775). I would rank it as the worst product I ever bought from Amazon.
This system is well worth the money. Combined with an optical cable for maximum clarity, this system will blow you away! I have this system hooked up to my PC, and I can tell you now that Blu-ray movies sound crystal clear with these speakers!
This usb hub will come in handy to plug in all my doodads. Considering i paid pennies for it its golden. Thanks Niagra's Electronics!
I reccommend this item, did wonders to my girlfriends screen which hadn't been cleaned since last August when she bought her Macbook Pro. Worth the money, definitely a great buy and if u wipe with a dry side before the solution dries u get no streaks.
They sent a different style than what is shown the picture. I see now that the product looks one way in the first two shots and another in the second two. Now I have something I don't want, but it isn't worth the time to send it back. Thanks for nothing!
I was shocked to find these cables at a cost that is unheard of by any stretch of the imagination. They do the job and thats all I am concerned with esp in this economy.
I don't claim to know much about elctronics, but I do expect not to feel as though I have a cobra wrapped around my head hissing in my ear. It's enough to drive you insane and would not adjust out. The stated operating range of up to 150` is a bit exaggerated also. Some static within just a few feet. This product did not meet my expectations when purchased at around $60, their MAYBE worth about $20. Their going back.
I bought my m230 about one year ago. It worked perfectly until a couple of days ago when it froze. I called SanDisk. They were helpful, but they couldn't fix the problem. Now, I have to throw my m230 in the trash. That is not right.
A few years ago I purchased an earlier model Samsung DVD/VCR combo unit. I had no problems whatsoever. So, when I contemplated purchasing another unit for my bedroom, I decided to go with Samsung again because I figured that I wouldn't have a learning curve. And that was absolutely true. However, all of a sudden, the older unit started acting up, with the skipping, loading, stalling problems. And the amazing thing was that the unit continued to play CDs. Ah well, I thought, I got at least two years out of it. Shortly thereafter however, the combo unit in my bedroom began encountering the same issues. Annoyance isn't the word. Suffice to say that I will NEVER purchase another Samsung DVD product and I too am sorry that I didn't read reviews before I made the second purchase. It won't happen again.
Excellent. Works as good as original - now if it'll just last longer than original.
I decided to buy the DSP-400 for a number of reasons. While I was at college, I worked in a call centre and I'd always been happy with the Plantronics headset I used there. Now, I know that it was a very different product, but I hoped that the quality would carry over to consumer products. I was also looking for something I could keep in my laptop bag and use when ever I needed it. I have used Bluetooth headsets, but i find them hard work because I don't get audio into both ears. I've noticed that long conversations are less tiring when the stereo headphones make the mono audio seem like it's coming from inside my head!I was also interested in something that Skype could access and send sound to without cutting off the external speakers of the computer. I want streamed radio over the loudspeakers and no fiddling around when I take a call.So, the DSP-400 seemed like it would fit the bill brilliantly. The USB would leave the laptop's soundcard free for other things, the unit folds for transport and hopefuly there was a garuntee of quality from the Plantronics badge on the side.Well, this is all true. The unit is very good quality and the few calls I made were not tiring. Fit was good, driver installation fine, interaction with Skype was good.However, the unit now lives with my Girlfriend. Why? well, it's just not the travelling sort. The headset folds away very neatly, bu then there's about 6 feet of cable to the "dongle" and another 3 feet past that to the USB plug. NINE FEET OF CABLE ON A PORTABLE UNIT!?! And I was fooled by Plantronics picture of the headset and dongle. I thought the dongle had been somewhat enlarged to show it off to the customer. Nope, it's bigger than some of the computer mice I've used in my time. probably 5x1.5x.75 inches. When the whole thing is folded and coiled, it's a huge handfull!This is a good headset, but take a look at one in the flesh and size it up if you're thinking of carrying it round with you much.
I purchased 32 of the Palm M515 for our Hospital. I have probably sent 90% of them back for repairs. They don't synch, they stop holding a charge, they get fatal errors that will not clear. On and On. Palm support is there.... They are nice people but I can only reset the palm so many ways. You would think after the 10 or 15th call they would give you some credit for knowing something about the machines.
My first impression of the camera was that it looks like a very well made camera. Nothing cheap went into manufacturing. I am still learning all the functions of the camera, the pictures are really good, and it is small. I did purchase a tripod when using the macro function because it will pick up any movement of the camera in macro without a tripod. If you are looking for a small camera that takes great pictures, you will love this camera.
Recently purchased this TV from Amazon (delivered through Eagle) and I am extremely impressed thus far. I'll start with the cons:> The stand is somewhat wobbly. I chose not to wall-mount and I was worried right away that the TV was going to fall off the stand because it is a bit unsteady, however I believe this is due to the fact that the stand is made to swivel which actually is a nice feature.> Sound. For those of you (and this probably won't be many) who are looking for a good center channel this TV does not deliver. It lacks any kind of depth. Might be worth considering the 5064 because it seems like do to the design the center channel isn't as robust as it could be.Now to the good stuff:> Look: As stated above, the design for this 50" set is a bit different than the rest. It is the primary reason I chose this over the Panny or even over the 5064 model.> Connections: 3 HDMI in, standard digital audio out (works great), usb is nice & in a great location (will be useful for firmware upgrades), no SD slot but not a big deal for me at least. PC connection is a bit awkward as stated in some of the other reviews but it is there.> Picture - it's great. Of course with low-res/analog it looks pretty crappy to be honest but with dvds, hd, and all the digital programming this thing either blows away or is neck & neck with the comparable Plasmas. Be sure to check out multiple models in different modes but this has yet to dissappoint whether viewing a movie, hd programming ranging from 480i to 1080i. Not 1080p but unless you are a videofile and are really gearing towards true HD don't sweat it.> Anynet: It's a feature I didn't even really consider until I looked into purchasing a sound system. I live in a small apartment so pairing this with the Samsung XT40 system is great - only 1 remote, the system looks consistent and there is seamless operation all the way around, it's more convenient than you'd think.I will try to update this if anything changes but I am extremely satisfied with this purchase after doing a ton of research & viewing at the local stores. You won't regret this!
I was told by a videography producer in the industry that one of the first things I should buy when starting my videography business is a Pro Mist lens.He said that it helps to give a "film look", kind of the same look as putting a nylon panty hose over the lens.So I went out and bought this 80 sum dollar lens just because of the advice I was given.BUT- Each time I used it, I did NOT like the picture. I do church filmings, weddings, events, interview segments... and it looks horrible- not clear, it doesn't look professional at all. If you want the "film look"- I reccommend buying a camera that shoots in 24 frames instead of the 30 frames like most consumer cameras do.For my purposes, it was NOT worth the money... I try to incorperate in my filmings... but I end up taking it off because it never looks good.I did a filming of a bride getting ready- so I filmed some with it on/some with it off. With this lens on- made my footage look out-of-focus and like I didn't know how to film. I cringe when I see the footage of the pro mist filter.I'm sure this lens would be good for abstract/creative photography, or those "glamour shots" but I don't reccommend it for filming.
I've held off on buying a new MP3 player for over a year, anticipating the release of a great high capacity MP3. Although IPOD just released their 80gig IPOD, I'm still definitely pleased with my purchase and the wait. The color's are more vivid, it's not that big (2-3mm thicker than the 30gig version) the software is VERY easy to use, sound is excellent, has a lot of features and was reasonably priced. Worked just fine using Win Media Player (Creative did provide both Media Player 11 and their own organizing tool, but you can use anything to sync this up). It takes almost every type of format you have without having to convert everything (and if you do, WMP does it for you). You can search by album, genre, artist, etc., not sure what the other guy was doing wrong. I haven't figured out if there's a way to shuffle all the songs you have on a particular artist yet. It did take about 2 hours for the initial sync, but that's because I have 45gig of music, vids, and pics. I've done all the large capacity reviews, read em all, tested the MP3's at the stores, etc, etc, and I have to say that the quality of the Creative is definitely the best overall MP3 on the market today. Only downsides I've found are the lack of all the accessories and that Creative needs to keep up with the market (hint, release a 80gig or better now!) and advertise more. If they step that up, this can definitley be THE IPOD killer. I'm still waiting on the sport case to come in I ordered, hopefully it will fit (the company said it would), more to follow on that. But, I've read that the sport cases actually scratch the player and would advise everybody to put the protective plastic on it before putting it in the case. Hopefully this helps you make a wise decision!
I know, you're thinkin' $45 for a CPU COOLER???Yes, buy it, buy it NOW! I say this for two reasons:1. Inside your case this thing just looks incredible2. This cooler is super quiet and keeps the cpu very coolI have a Pentium 4 650 3.4Ghz processor and it hovers around 45 degrees celcius when fully loaded. That is pretty awesome if you ask me.I found Zalman's website very helpful in making sure that this cooler was compatible with my motherboard and in terms of installation.The only negative some people may point to is the overall size. This can only be a negative if because of the size it won't fit in your case or on your motherboard. Therefore you wouldn't be able to use it and that would suck, hence negative. However, most people that are interested in this cooler already have an appropriate motherboard and case, and if not there is a list of dozens to choose from.It's very quietIt's very cool lookingIt keeps things coolIs there anything else to say?
I bought these to mount my center channel speaker under my home theater screen. They look great- practically invisible. They are very heavy- excellent quality. One caution though: you really need to be able to hit 2 studs with the mounting screws- the mounts with a quality center channel speaker are just too heavy for wallboard wall anchors. That can make placement difficult. Hitting one stud and placing the 2nd mount only 4" from the first with a toggle bolt can work.
I had been given this camera for work, and I really was very happy with the photos. They were clear and crisp and the camera was really easy to use. I took it everywhere, even to the beach and dropped it in the sand and it never had a problem. The remote control is great for group photos that you want to be in also. The only drawback was the fact that you have to close the lense cover in order to playback the photos you just took. Sort of a pain. But the battery lasts forever! I then got the 410 model which is supposed to be better. Well, they corrected the fact that you have to close the lens cover to see the photos, but I hated that camera. It took terrible blurry photos, unless it was a sunny clear day outside and then you have to have the flash on at the same time. It also has this annoying sound that you can shut everything off except the fake shutter click sound. And the battery doesn't last very long. I returned it and am going to buy the 400 again for myself.
Very easy to use & definitely worth the cost. It transfered all my files quickly & with no hassle.
I got hc96 two weeks ago at the price of 609.99 in Abe's of Maine. It is excellent! And the still photo is good enough to print a 5' photo. However, the only problem for me is hc96 is not compatible with Lenmar battery I purchased from Amazon. And the original sony battery is too expensive.By the way, the price of hc96 in abe's of maine is even lower. Maybe I should wait and buy it at about 500 bucks?[...]
I had to get another alarm clock. The tuning drifted terribly (they haven't improved this in the past 20 years?) and was beastly hard to try to re-tune, because the tuning dial is so small. I gave up on it.
Good compact charger and works well. Was delivered proptly. It is nice that it doesn't have a 10 foot cord like Sony's and it's dual powered AC/DC. Unlike the picture, it doesn't come with the world wide adapter which doesn't bother me because I don't use it.
Have been using it for about 8 months now and I am very pleased withthis player. We have several other MP3 players in the family includingan Ipod and Zen and I find the Zune to be the best. Use it for musicand video and find the performance excellent. Only thing is I wish ithad built in Bluetooth but can live without it.
No one wanna have his hundreds dollars lens hurt, so this UV protecttion filter is the cure. And it's so cheap that you should buy one for each of your lens and never take them off.
Just what I needed to use my old flashes on my DSLR at a fraction of the cost of buying a new flash
I bought this product so that I could run the USB from my computer to a media pilot keyboard in my home theater. It works perfectly great!
This worked great for what I wanted - a battery back-up for my I-pod so I could keep watching movies after the I-pod battery went out during a long, overseas trip. It doesn't charge the I-pod battery, but when plugged in and turned on, the I-pod registered a full battery and worked great for at least 3-4 more hours (I never wore out the 4 AA batteries in the back-up). Also, you can't use most of the I-pod stands with this, because it is plugged into the bottom of the I-pod.
These keyboards are a little rough mechanically. If you get one and it does not work right, do not communicate via the vendor's website. Go via Amazon. That way you will be one step closer to resolution if the vendor does not understand your problem. I would have returned this item I got because it had a "sticking" key, but I figured that by the time I paid shipping it would be worthwhile to gamble with fixing it myself. If you phone Ergogeek, be sure to write down the name of the person you spoke to, the date and time of the call, etc.The trackball is not easy to use because the "mouse" part is on the right corner, but the "left button" and "right button" are on the left corner. So to do anything useful you must use both hands.If you do not need the size and shape then a quick trip to Staples for a cheap keyboard and a cheap mouse might be better.
Well I ordered this like 9 months ago, looks good, all there, just never installed it, not sure if I want to mess with the whole thing or not. I have seen other ones that look like crap compared to this one! the only kit I would be willing to install!Corey - Maine
I purchased this primarily to protect my equipment. But it REALLY cleaned up noise that unbeknown to me was degrading the quality of my recordings.
These DVD Cases are just big enough to safely protect my DVD's yet do not take up a lot of extra space. They do the trick . . . good product and fast shipping. I would buy from this seller again.
I absolutely loved these headphones when I got them. They were comfortable, durable, and had great sound. Unfortunately, after five months the sound in the left headphone went out. This makes them virtually useless. To add insult to injury, they went out during a LONG flight across country. I had to endure the flight with no music. For the money these cost, they are NOT a good value.
Convenient in hand, immediately shuts down when the receiver is disconnected from the laptop. Nothing to complain about.Did not test the battery life - I'm using it for less then a month.
We have purchased 2 of these in our family and they work well. No skipping and easy to download songs. One set of earphones does not work as well now, but our kids use them all the time.
Appears to be good quality. At first I had a difficult time pushing the buttons through the leather - but now it works fine - just needed to "break it in".A little difficult to plug in the charger while in this case - i just turn the player upside down and slide it back in the case when I'm charging/connecting to my computer. Not a big deal, because you don't need to use the buttons while charging.
i searched around for a good set of over ear head phones and found these got them the next day after ordering i love them you cant beat them for the price
Microsoft Ergo 4000. Some people have commented on the fact that the keys were hard to press or that they experienced increased typos with this keyboard. I think that this board isn't ideal for people with smaller hands or a reduced reach. It's not that the keys are hard to press, it's just that either size or reach reduces finger strength. Most men and people who tend to strike the keys with a bit of force seem to love this board; and it's a great keyboard, but not right for everyone. An alternate pseudo-ergo choice is the Kensington Comfort line. The keys have a response or feel that is a lot like a laptop; a light feel that is quiet and angled keys on a thin, slim board. Downside to the Kensington is that only one model has the comfort keys and a USB connector (Kensington Comfort Type USB/PS2 Keyboard), and that model has a slight change to the QWERTY layout (the\ key is below the enter key, instead of above). That would be a problem for some, especially programmers, but for everyday typists, it's a non-issue. The Kensington is very inexpensive (about $14), and not cordless, but definitely worth a look-see for women or someone with a light touch looking for pain relief. Bottom line, the Microsoft Ergo 4000 is a great keyboard, but not the best fit for virtually everyone out there. So, looks like I have to choose comfort over the latest and greatest in technology. Wish Microsoft would make the board in two sizes, but the market's probably too small for the cost.
I bought this camera thinking: because its a Nikon it will take great pictures. However, I soon discovered that any picture taken indoors with the flash resulted in round dust orbs or spots appearing in the picture. I had no idea what was causing the problem then, after researching it on internet photogrphy sites, I realized it was a reflection from the flash off of microscopic particles in the air. This made the camera virtually useless indoors. When I contacted Nikon's help number, they acted like they never heard of this problem. Then, a look at their website reveled that they were, in fact, aware of the problem but chose to treat it as an acceptable design flaw - bottom line, the flash is located too close to the lens and results in reflective spots whenever the flash is used. I would definitely not recommend this camera to anyone seeking quality indoor photographs.
The Olympus Microcassette Recorder S711 is the perfect utensil for corporate meetings, fun stuff, and stuff you know you will remember. It slashes a digital recorder, because the simple tapes that you buy may include almost 90 mins. of space. That's 270 mins. with all 3 tapes (if 90 mins. are included) That is even more then some of the digital voice recorders that top $50. This proves a digital voice recorder isn't and wasn't worth my while. At first, when searching I'd looked towards Sony and Olympus for their digital recorders. But that is nothing compared to their microcassette recorders. Sony has been doing well for quite a while, but it is tiny, puny, and not worth it once compared to the Olympus.Pros-Large, easy to use buttons. Nothing fancy-Allows 2 type of speeds-From a name brand that you trust-Cheap, but accurate-3 tapes with 90 mins. can hold more than some digital recorders which top $50Cons-Looks aging-Some buttons are too big and bulky-Blue, I think not, Maybe Grey or something elseOverall, I rate the Olympus 5 stars. It isn't too big or small, and it is accurate. It allows you to record with microcassette tapes, and has been proven much better than a digital voice recorder. I'm glad that I own it, and I would like you to have it too.
I have the Sanyo Katana phone. This bluetooth constantly looses the connection to the phone. A platronics blue tooth works fine...You get what you pay for...It's uncomfortable to wear inside the ear too !
I am an audio engineer and am very discriminating about my personal audio products. I bought a pair of Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator Earphones recently as a replacement for my iPod earphones, and promptly sent them back because of their wimpy sound and the lack of comfort by having something inserted in your ear canal... I read an enthusiastic review of these headphones and decided the price was too low not to try them. These truly are the BEST cheap headphones I've ever heard.Great clarity across the frequency spectrum. BUY THEM!
I got this strap because I thought the flashy Nikon strap I had looked a little gaudy. This one has the added cushion and comfort. It is a tad short, but no big deal. I am 6 feet tall, so I am fine. Good strap.
This printer is a welcome edition to my home office. It will save me a pile of cash per year compared to my inkjet canon. I was out of the box and printing in less than 10 minutes. I am running win7 business edition. All the printer apps installed flawlessly and worked. I then printed about a 1000 documents I had been planning to have a printshop do for me. Yay. As with every Canon product I have ever bought, it didn't need customer support so I can't say what that would be like. So heres my advice... If you can use a B&W printer for the bulk of your printing needs, this is a good, no frills laser printer. Just read the instructions carefully and set it up. Load paper exactly the way it tells you and never use high recycle content paper because the paper lint will make you sorry. NO USB CABLE. Buy a long one. This guy is as big as a cooler and you will need to be creative to find a place to put it.
Never in my life do I recall taking an item out of the box and receiving such a swell of laughter. Every time I bring this plasitc camera out, manually switch on the flash, manually advance the film and of course, forget to remove the lens cover (manually), my guests laugh enough that they don't have to say cheese. As of yet, I have never taken a picture that shows my subjects in their entirity. I havent even gotten used to what I have to do to get a picture that doesn't draw yet more laughter. I know that you can not be close to your subject if you even want to see their whole face.I didn't expect this to be a digital quality, sharing the moments type of camera and it is a good thing. My guests and I do share the same feeling that it is a fun camera just preparing the camera for use. Quality -- NO * Fun -- OK * Amusing -- Yes
People might not know the Lite on name, but I'd be willing to bet you have used them. Dell, Gateway, Sony, Toshiba all used Lite-On to manufacture their drives at one point.I've owned this drive, and installed half a dozen of them in friend's computers over the last year and I can say without a doubt Lite-On might very well be the best CD burner manufactures in the world.I have burned about 230 Cds and ripped about 500 Cds with this drive and it has NEVER given me anything but perfection. Not only is it great for burning CDs, but it's outstanding at digital audio extraction (The process of extracting music from store bought CD). In fact its rated 3rd fastest in the world at pulling audio from Cds, and it does that while keeping the audio free of any noise. This is very important if you're filling that IPod with all those CDs you have.Buy with confidence.
This has a nice clarity of picture and a good resolution for using on internet chatting. No problems faced so far.
I know this review will be attached to several Tucano products. I am specifically referring to the "wopc-xl-r for 16/17". This is labeled incorrectly. If you research the Tucano case, you will see that the xl is for a 15" laptop. This product is indeed a xxl and will fit a 17". It's a great case. It's slim enough to use as a protective skin and put into another briefcase, but can be taken by itself if you just have a few things to carry with you. It has some padding and a shoulder strap, as well as 2 pockets on the side that you could put papers or a file folder in. The clear white plastic compartment they show in the picture to put your power cables in, actually tucks into one of the side pockets for a nice sleek look. The fabric is durable and the red is a beautiful shade.
Works perfectly well, no complaints. OK, ONE complaint... I bought this to back up my 40GB laptop hard drive. I was using Windows Backup on XP Pro, and everything started just right and went off like a rocket. Pleased as anything I went to bed and let it finish up on its own. In the morning, I checked the Properties on the backup file, and found it's 4GB in size. WTF??So I looked at the partitioning on the drive, and found out it is formatted as FAT32. DOH! I'm in the middle of formatting the thing so it can take a single large file now (NTFS) and expect no further problems after that.Really a good little machine, but formatted by idiots. (Not ME, THEM). :)
Data can be written to the card at a Maximum rate of 5.6 MB/S.... That is my result after using my testing method which involves copying a known amount AVCHD data to the card whilst in my laptop's card reader....timing the transfer and then dividing data MB by time (SECS) and it is roughly the same figure as posted by the windows transfer data screen...(give or take). If the card is rated as a class six... then the Minimum write speed should be 6 MB/S. So we have a problem here...There is a reason for classifications like these...and that is to assure that consumers get a guaranteed level of performance.I understand the nature of the data, number of files and file size, card reader, computer used etc can affect results, so i can only give transcend a slight tap on the wrist for this anomaly. However, the card thus far is perfect for use in my point and shoot cybershot WX-5. And its price point can't be beat by the other brands. I use my point and shoot mainly for vlogging and i wanted no recording hiccups even if the camera records at a max of 17mbps or 2.125Mbps (1080p/ AVCHD) for which a class 4 would be enough...in theory. So my choice of a class 6 was to err on the side of caution with a bit of future proofing for eventual camcorder upgrades... Of course SLR's and the highest specs prosumer camcorders can test this present card's limit...but considering everything in the line of price vs performance..i think the card is worth it.
I have another no-brand webcam with the same specs as this one. It cost me $10 and it works OK, I bought this webcam because I thought I would have better image quality but this camera works just the same. Nothing special.
I've had this camera for about 3 months now and I am still discovering new ways to take pictures. The camera has a bunch of functions that can test any photographers' creativity.Olympus has a bunch of software updates out for the camera. So check which version you have and get the update. The two lenses supplied in the package are really great for the price. I don't think you can get anything cheaper in terms of price especially for the quality a Zuiko lens provides.Battery life is excellent - color renditions are 9.5/10. This camera competes directly with the Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D) and in my opinion beats it in many ways. The ergonomics are great, the camera sits nicely and is the righ size for a man's hand. The Rebel XT felt kind of small at the store. The supersonic wave filter and the 2 lens are the deal makers. If you are in a dusty environment, you'll like this feature.The manual is average. The trigger, shutter sound are all very satisfying and sound just like an analog camera.
The Terk 15 db broadband cable amplifier does an outstanding job in amplifying my HD channels.
I had a sony digital I bought 7 years ago and wanted to upgrade. After trying cameras at Best Buy and Circuit City, I felt this camera would be the best for me to use. I wanted a camera to not only take good stills, but great sports pics (I run a middle school basketball league and take action photos at games). I am NOT a camera geek, I wanted a point and shoot digital for dummies, easy to use out of the box. This is the camera. I was taking pics in seconds and they are premium quality. Add a 4gb memory card and you can take thousands of 8 megapixal photos and they are easy to download to your computer. I highly recommend this camera. Relatively small, light weight and very easy to take professional shots!
I have quite a large MP3 collection, and finally decided to give these portable devices a go. After reading many reviews, it was clear that Intel released a quality product with their Pocket Concert model, and previews of this model reported that it would be on the same track. I like the look and feel of this player. It's a little bit larger than a pager, and has a sturdy belt clip. The faceplate is made up of a clear removeable plastic shell, and the back of the unit is made up of a soft rubbery material. The buttons, which surround the outer edges of the player are also made of rubber. The Intel software that comes bundled with the player is very straightforward, and allows you to manage playlists, re-order, and delete songs on the player. Transfer times (via USB) were quick at around 200K/s, so on average a song would take around 15 seconds to transfer. I was able to fit an hour of songs on the 64 MB of internal memory.Pros: Small size, bass &amp; treble adjust, flexible volume control, good sound, customizable faceplate, MMC expansion slot.Cons: Not many! The rubber over the buttons reduces their responsiveness.
To be honest, I haven't read it yet and almost didn't make the purchase all because of a review. The story sounds boy-meets-girl, flick chick storyline. But the review I read stated "For instance, when Jason suggests that they make their relationship more intimate, she demurs. For her sex is an important step, indicating that marriage is on the horizon." Sorry, but that isn't Biblical. Sex isn't for "indicating marriage is on the horizon." So my beef is really with the review at this point. How sad to think people have so gotten away from the Word of God and bought into the world's thinking that sex is a preview of marriage--which is sin. When I read the book, I'm hoping the review writer was wrong or worded his/her thought badly.
We've been using this machine in our office for about 3 and a half years. It does have some nice features, and we do very little faxing since most people prefer electronic documents. I guess the first year was ok, but at some point you could not send multi page faxes without a problem. Two pages would be pulled at a time, or paper jams that you have to start scanning all over and then another jam and start over again. This week one of the rollers came off. Currently we can receive faxes but not send.
I've used this splitter with a portable DVD player, and have been satisfied. There's not much to be said about the product. It works. You can easily adjust the volume, even in the dark.If you ever buy a splitter, make sure that you buy one with adjustable volume. No two people will want the volume adjusted exactly the same when using headphones!
Our iTrip just doesn't work anymore so I've been trying to find a FM transmitter to replace it. After reading reviews for all the items on Amazon, I gave up and went to a local store. There are so many mixed reviews that I finally decided I might as well just randomly pick one! So I did. That one didn't work at all (Monster iCarPlay), so I returned it and bought this one on recommendation from the customer service rep. Out of the package, it's kind of gangly and ackward. There are two different arms that can be configured to supposedly suit your needs in your car. There are joints that can be bent and tighted to stay in a certain position. Sounds great, but it just didn't work for my car's configuration. We have a Honda Odyssey and the car outlets are very low and right below a 'drawer' that opens with two cupholders. And no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get these adjustable arms to get it beyond or around the cupholders when they are open. I take that back - I think I did configure them to swing to the side (to the left) of the cupholder drawer, but then the whole unit was too lop sided and would lean - physically turn due to gravity. So that didn't work either. So in the end, for me to use this, I would have to give up two cupholders.And I'm desperate enough to find a fm transmitter that works that for a while yesterday I thought that maybe it was okay to give them up. But the unit sits so low (in my car) because of where the outlet plugs are that I cannot see the ipod when it is docked. So I have to lift the ipod all the way out of the dock to see the song/play the playlist/whatever and it just doesn't make sense. I felt unsafe driving like that. And while I was taking the ipod in and out of the dock, the power outlet was kind of touchy - would lost power easily. While just driving, it even jostled enough to lose power, thus losing the signal and not getting playback. Madening! I do have to say that it was easy to find a signal and for a few minutes, I thought I was in luck. But it just doens't work with my car's layout. If you don't have an Odyssey, it's worth a try.
Made it home bouncing in the big box, but got OK. The lower paper tray in not complete, or comes from a different printer, but I happened to still have my broken printer and swapped the part. When we purchase things, we expect they to be complete. But Hey! I just had returned another defective printer. This one prints fine, and I am happy with the purchase. Thanks.
My grandmother was visiting us and she really liked our cordless Panasonic NI-L45NR iron that we have had for almost 5 years. She liked it for several reasons - it was light, it was cordless, and it had big letters (easy to read and change settings). She asked me if I can find her the same iron.Just like 5 years ago I started my research and found this iron. Just like 5 years ago I trusted the multiple positive reviews from users and ordered it for my grandmother. BOY WAS SHE HAPPY! She now irons every day, and she enjoys ironing so much now!I tried this new iron too just to compare. It looks almost the same and does pretty much the same job that our old one does, BUT a little bit better. My grandmother and I agreed that it glides smoother, and the case is prettier.I would definitely buy this iron for myself if my old one broke.
This project is awesome in smaller environments with low lighting. It is not the projector to use as a main projector for larger meetings in brightly lit rooms. With that said, the SD Memory card feature is awesome, so I use this to show photo slide shows to relatives. In my small conference room at work, this is perfectly adequate for meetings of under a dozen people. I think this projector is ideal if your intention is to exploit for the following situations:Lightweight - if you travel frequently and present to small groups or can put what you present on an SD memory card.... this is great because it doesn't require a laptop...If you have smaller group meetings where the device can be positioned relatively close to the screen/wallIf you have low light or dark conditionsThe drawbacks to this projector are it size limitation.... I get up to around 7 feet of diagonal image in the dark. But this is adequate, not great. At around 50 inches, it works well, but again in lower light. If you have normally lit office, this won't cut it. If you can position this thing close to the screen (within about 6 feet, you will also have difficulty.
I struggled with my purchase between the Nikon D40, D80, the Sony Alpha, Canon XTi, but ultimately made a great decision. This camera will do it all. My wife can shoot auto mode and get great shots, I can shoot in customized / priority or manual modes and get the action shots I want. Easy to use, lots of glass available, quick, light, and fun to shoot.
The Sigma's autofocus is nearly useless at 1:1, but many high end, dedicated macro lenses are manual focus only. For doing real close up work, I find manual focus is to be preferred; Autofocus is nothing but an annoying distraction.I bought this lens to be used both for macro work and as a standard 50mm prime. When used at longer focal lengths the AF is fine. A bit slower than some of my other lenses but more than adequate. I have not noticed any focusing slip as one other reviewer noted. Perhaps I will with more use, but so far so good.The images are crisp and detailed edge to edge. Although the least expensive lens I own it may well be the best for image quality!
Buyer beware.If you go to www.optorite.com you get a shell website with no content. There is support.I have the drive for 2 years now, and had problems with many DVD media types. I was able to burn fine with Ritec DVD+R 4X media, but Sony TDK and Samsung gave me hard time.I also had problems reading DVD's that were burnt on same system.CD burning is OK, no issues.The worst thing is that there's no support and there's no recommanded list of DVD media to use with it.
My laptop would get so hot that the paint was peeling off the bottom. So I bought this product and it works great. I also bought some velcro and put on the laptop so it would stay on when I want to move it.
I've been a Shure user for over 7 years, and this is the best set of IEM I've ever owned. I bought them to replace my trusty but wore down E4's and I couldn't be happier. At first the SE530 don't represent a huge step forward from E4's (mostly due to sonic accommodation) but soon after they're properly broken in and adjusted with the right sleeves (this is crucial to get the most out of them) they blew out the E4s. I even found them less lazy in the low bass dept. than the UE-10 which I also own (but no longer use). These IEM have the cleanest, crispest and most balanced mids I've heard, the bass is really quick and deep (even though they won't blow your head up with low freqs), lastly the highs are slightly out of control without a little of EQ magic, but that's a minor issue (assuming you know how to EQ your audio source).If you can afford them, there's no IEM with warmer sound, and well defined frequency ranges in its price category. I honestly think they could even put up a decent fight against a pair of UE-11 and they're 600$ less expensive. Let me put it this way, think of the SE530s as if you were buying an Aston Martin for the price of a mid class BMW...
I recently hooked my laptop to my home entertainment center so I could play music, watch web TV, and surf the web. I purchased this keyboard so I could have control from my couch or kitchen. So far this keyboard works great! I am typically 10-15 feet from my laptop that sits in my entertainment center behind closed wooden doors. I also have a wi-fi router within 4 feet of the laptop. I have tested the range by going out my patio door onto my patio. I could see thru the window that it still worked. This was 20-25 feet.The ergonomics are great. Feels good in the hand and the mouse controls are located nicely. I love the scroll wheel that is on the left where your left index finger can be used to scroll pages.I have had no problem with typing with this keyboard. It responds immediately to any stroke. The feel of the keyboard seems to be a little cheap, but I am not typing on this keyboard too much so it is no big deal to me. I typed this review using this keyboard. The mouse pointer is a little jerky when using the track ball. Not real bad, but not as smooth as the mouse attached to the laptop. I am able to navigate easily with it so it is no big deal to me. It's a problem with the track ball quality and not the wireless.I saw some complaints about the keyboard going to sleep when not used for a while. You just press any key or button and it wakes up. I have no problem with this. It saves battery power.I'm sure some people have received some bad units and that is why they are rating it low. Addesso could have some quality problems and may need to improve product consistency. But the keyboard I received works great with my entertainment system. I have only had this for a few days. If it degrades after some time, I will update you.
This product is my favorite of the MD products that I have had the opportunity to use. The editing capabilities are easy to use and function well. The one-touch CD to MD is a fantastic feature.Like all products there are shortcomings. It wont play some of the MDs that I made claiming a &quot;TOC err&quot; I originally thought the problem was the MD, but my other players play it. It also is too large to take anywhere to record a concert. I would like to see a PC adapter so titling doesn't take forever. But thoses are all minor problems.Overall, this is an excellent product for anyone. If you don't own MD yet, you should and here is a great place to start.
This pouch is all leather. Divided in 2 pockets, one for the camera and the other big enought for another battery,memory, money or credit cards. It comes with a strap an a loop for a belt.I recomended.
I like the product.I just got it about a month ago, soI only give it 4 stars
works as expected and what a great price! (less than $20) Best deal I have gotten in a while.
Product is great. Works well in my dvd recorder. Product arrived way before expected and in the condition stated.
This was a great product for large file transfers between computers. Software was easy to set up. The most important feature for me was the ability to wirelessly transfer when computers are not close for cable use. I have not used the sync feature yet for all of my computer files just the file transfer feature. This product is much more than just a cable.
Purchased this along with a new Linksys WRT54GX4 router (the latest from Linksys). The installation was easy. And most important the combination reached areas in my home that my old router could not even come close to. In fact I can now go to the barn (200ft away) and go on line. This new MIMO technology is great.
The fellow who indicated that they only work for a few months is absolutely correct. The wire they use for these headphones doesn't stand up to much wear. I've fixed a few pair, but it is a pain. Same problem every time. At any point where the cable is bent (1)where there is strain relief to mitigate this problem at the plug in side and (2) just inside the headpiece where the wire bends to get to the speaker, the wires will break within a few months. I also would pay $30 for them if they just lasted a year or more.
Mostly I'm writing to respond to some other comments on this page. For one thing, the video memory is not shared. Another reviewer writes do not buy this or any other HP/Compaq product, which seems rather harsh but of course he has a right to his opinion. I'd really like to know what the same problem he's been having is, perhaps some of us would know how to fix it? I successfully stumped the support team myself for a few days with a hardware problem until I realized, oops, it was really a software problem, silly me! I've had my laptop for about 6 months now and I've enjoyed using it more than any other machine I've had. I don't find the laptop to be monstrously heavy, but I'm a pretty big guy; I do travel with it over about a 200 mile radius throughout the week. I've found HP's online support team to be very helpful and fast in replying. Anyway, I've really enjoyed this laptop so far for games and schoolwork and would definitely consider HP my first choice when buying off the shelf again. I think it's a good choice for gaming when on the run (though frankly, it's a little under-powered for something like FarCry which demands the latest graphics cards & drivers, but for Half-Life, Morrowind, etc., it's great) and a delight when doing programming work.
I had been working on my wife to purchase a digital camera for about 2 years. So, in that amount of time, I had been doing research and digging to find the best camera. Also in that time, things have changed considerably.When my wife and I finally decided to buy a camera, I asked her what she wanted. Two things where placed before me to find in a good digital camera. These things were small size (so when we visit over seas, it is easily concealable) and great point and shoot capabilities.With these things in mind, I also wanted something that is going to provide great photos for at least 3 years to come, the ability to take micro-drives, the ability to use AA batteries and lots of manual control.The PS S50 lived up to 90% of all of these things. It can be set to fully manual for creative control, it is 5.0 megapixels and at superfine compression, is enough to provide me with 8x11 size photos (which I will never use (like I would never have used 640KB of memory 'hehe')), it is fully compatible with CompactFlash type 2 (i.e. microdrives), it can be used in fully automatic mode with 9 auto-focus and auto-exposure zones and takes great photos plus, it's only 4.5in x 2.25in x 1.75in!The one item it didn't match was that it didn't take AA batteries. This is a big disappointment to me because I had just purchase a number of very high quality rechargeable NiMH batteries for our wireless keyboards and mice. This is the sole reason I gave it 4/5 stars. It's that give of deal to me that I can't go to the store and purchase some emergency batteries if something happens to my set. However, I couldn't find anything that compared to it in another brand and would take the batteries, so, here I am.But, I was able to find a third party extended life battery and that extends the life about another 1/3 to half. The proprietary rechargeable batteries are becoming the thing, and there are few digital cameras that still take AA's.The fully automatic photos are amazing in bright light and the newly designed flash fills the room with enough light to make it seem light day-time! But the camera does have some issues with the focusing in lower light situations. At these times, a tripod almost becomes a necessity to get crisp clear photos. Which brings me to the fact, yes, it does have a metal tripod mount on it. Great for many Christmas photos! Or pictures of you pets (poor sad pets).So, moral of the story, great camera, stupid battery, fits in your pocket, and if you look in the right place, you can find it for $400 right now, plus a third party extended battery for less money than a Canon normal battery. Defiantly worth the money, plus, it lets me try my hand at creative photography (it ain't good folks).P.S. It comes with a 32MB Flash card which is a joke if you ask me. You're going to need to purchase some additional digital film.
Product arrived quickly and packed well.Taking out the older lamp from the projector was a bit hard as the plastic casing of the previous non-OEM product had gone weak from all the heating and cooling and started breaking while I tried to remove it. Inspected the case on the new product that arrived and it looked like better plastic, however some of the metal parts of the casing in the previous non-OEM part were replaced with plastic parts on this product - so cannot be sure of how this lamp will come out of the projector in the next cycle of replacement without the plastic breaking. Due to this uncertainty and more use of plastic, I am only rating this 4*.Note that the older non OEM lamp had given me about 2800 hrs under the LOW mode setting before the projector decided to not bring it back up. I was tempted to reset the clock on the projector for a couple of 100 hrs before ordering the next one. I am glad I did not take that chance risking lamp explosion because I noticed while replacing the lamp that the old one had already shown visible signs of wearing with the reflective surface of the lamp all damaged.Other than that, this product fit snugly into the projector, and within seconds the projector was back up working after following OEM instructions for replacement and reset of lamp hrs clock.The brightness and contrast control I was getting through this lamp was much better than what I got from the previous non-OEM product. Colors were richer, and HD (720p) looked more HD than what I was getting before. I thought most of the picture quality was a function of the projector and Lamps made a difference for brightness and contrast, but clearly there is a difference with colors also from one manufacturer to another. I would say this product took me closer to the EOM lamp performance I remember.Need to wait and make sure I get good hours from the lamp. I take crossing about 500 hrs without a problem as a good sign. Does anyone recommend getting a second replacement right away if this lamp is good? I want to benefit from the procie and supplies while they last. Not sure if I should wait for 1-1.5 years before buying the next when I need it, or stock it up now. Obviously we lose the 30-day return and warranty etc. if the new product backup is kept in the shelf for a while.Will update more later.
I am impressed by this small recorder which has good quality, 2 hours of recording, three files, easy to use, and reasonable price.
Very very Elegant...It's nice and I love It... Well done and elegant again.... This is a case for a Palm V, NO dubt....
I was really impressed with these little head phones, they sounded quite good!But I could not get used to the design and didn't find them comfortable. I eventually gave them to my husband and he thought they were the most comfortable he's ever had.So I guess it depends on the ear or the person - the style is not for everyone.
After looking for a new TV to replace my 8 year old 27" Magnavox, I decided on this 36" Panasonic TV.I didn't want to buy an HDTV. There's simply not enough HD programming and channels, and DVDs are not in high definition so I didn't see the point of buying such a TV set now. I would have loved to have a TV that could play DVDs in progressive mode but you have to buy an HDTV in order to watch DVDs with progressive scan. Again, I didn't see the advantage of owing a HDTV just to watch DVDs only in 480p, and watch very little else in high definition. Until the HD market gets more programming, DVDs are in HD and everything becomes less expensive, I decided to stick to a standard 4:3 TV. And after an exhaustive year-long research, I decided that the best one out there is this Panasonic. And I haven't been disappointed by it. DVDs look amazing sharp and clear (through the component inputs). The sounds is excellent. And the remote and menu are very easy to use. And the design is simply cool. It's just "wow"! I've been mesmerized by this Panasonic for weeks now. I can't believe how beautifully sharp and BIG the image is.If there are any caveats about this big TV, it's these two: the weight (it's over 200 pounds) and there's only a limited number of inputs in the back (there are some in the front but who connects DVD player or VCRs from the front?). I have my DVD player connected to the component inputs, and my super VHS to the S-Video and RCA inputs. There's only another set of inputs (outputs actually) that you can connect to an amplifier. That's all. But I'm thinking of buying an amplifier, with tons of connections to it, so the limited number of inputs on this TV is not an issue.So in closing, I highly recommend this TV for anyone who doesn't want to buy an HDTV for now. Along with the official Panasonic TV stand, this 36" TV is simply amazing.
Which one works with Windows 7, 64 bit? Good luck trying to figure that out before purchase. I strongly advise any prospective purchaser to approach the maker and just try get product info before purchases. I found it a total deal-killer. Impossible. Very frustrating.
Mate, indestructible, life time warranty, and a big bonus:a stand-out USB port, on the top, to plug in your fat card readerwithout overlaping the other six points.Without a doubt the best high- speed 7-port USB Hub on the market.Kills the opposition. SOOOOCK! BOOOM.Take a bow Cyberpower.John Macleod.
Incredible! My husband loves it; it was easy for me to program (he's the remote king, but I get to do any programming or tech stuff involved). Highly recommend it.
Used in a Volvo V70 -2000Fits perfectlyHas all wires labeled (very helpful)Made installing my receiver so much easier!Might want to cut all wires to the same length, I believe the power wires are quite a bit longer and it just made things difficult.
I did extensive research on a pair of comfortable earphones that wouldn't come off, had good sound quality, and isolate. With these, I've found them. I bought them for only 25 bucks here, which is an excellent price. When I first got them, I was impressed with how the sound was inside your head, and also how deep the bass was. This is good bass, clear and well defined. I fiddled around with the sillicone sleeves, trying to decide between the small and the medium. When I had the smalls on, the sound was good and the isolation was good, but the bass wasn't that well defined. With the mediums, the sound was very good, the isolation was the same, and the bass was excellent. The problem was, the mediums gave me some mild discomfort in my left ear, whereas the smalls were the most comfortable things i'd ever put on. I finally decided on the smalls, putting my ipod equalizer on "bass booster" which evened everything out. I love the bass on these things and how comfortable they are, as well as how they never fall out. The isolation isn't great though, certainly not as good as people make it out to be. I wouldn't think it would be that good in an airplane. But it does reduce the amount of volume you put into it, which is pretty good. These make a fantastic upgrade to the stock phones that came with your ipod, dell dj, etc, but they won't even remotely please an audiophile. If you are looking for an earphone on the cheap with great sound quality, great bass, medium isolation, and superior comfort, look no further.
Like the other reviewers, I did have some problems attaching the beltclip. Some sort of instructions would have been nice. Within days, I lost the screen protector (because it doesn't stay on very well) and from what I read, that was a good thing because it may have saved my screen from scratches. So basically, the case was goos for one thing only - the belt clip.
I got 2 of these monitors to go with my new HP workstation. It's been less than 3 weeks and I'm ready to call customer service AGAIN to have a 3rd one replaced. The 1st one worked for less than an hour before developing white flickering streaks. The second one turned purple with vertical streaks in less than a week. Now, 2 weeks later one of the replacements is now flickering orange with green stripes. I have been a professional purchaser of computer equipment for over 10 years and I've never seen a failure rate like this. I am totally disgusted with HP, their manufacturing standards and their customer service.
GREAT PRODUCT AT A GREAT PRICE. QUICK SHIPPING FROM AMAZON WHAT ELSE COULD YOU ASK FOR.
I know I'm not the only person who still owns a VCR so when I needed a tape rewinder for my post-pregnancy workout videos, this product came through. I like it- it's fast and easy to operate. The only thing this product is lacking is skid/slide resistent feet.
Really well made and attractive case and my 17" Toshiba fits like a glove, the tag says fits up to 15.4"??
For about 7 years, I've used this for precision single-piece trimming, and for slicing quantities of scrap paper into halves or quarters.It's best at precise single-sheet trimming, but I've done lots of bulk-cutting too.It's nicely designed.Carl makes ahigher end modelthat is more suited to bulk cutting.Pro's:- Precise single-sheet trimming (the clear hold-down bar makes this possible)- Replacement cutting wheels and mat are widely available, including at Staples- Quality materials. Has held up well over the years.CONs:- Cutting bulk quantities 10 at a time is a little tedious.- After lots of bulk cutting, the cutting mat gets deeply etched, causing cuts to be ragged.Tip: I ran a red permanent marker along the right edge of the clear plastic hold-down bar...makes it easier to see when you are lining up precise cuts.
Very happy with this product. The picture is wonderful. [...] Olevia sets up very easily and operation is easy too.
I use these tapes for recording our E-Board Conference Calls, they are getting harder to find, that is the reason for ordering the 15 pack.
Great item. I love how it was a complete package and came with everything. Price was cheap.Good Deal and will purchase again if need.
Love this printer, bought a few back when I used only Windows XP and 2000, but when I upgraded to Windows 7 and tried to install in on new pc it froze my new pc and got a blue screen, had to do some fancy footwork to get pc running again. My fault, I should have known better. Still, I love it when used with XP or earlier and that's why I give it 5 stars (it was not made to be compatible with Windows 7). Also, wish HP would lower the price on their inks.
This home kit is a great way to enjoy your Roady or Roady 2 XM radio. I was impressed by the stand quality, it is heavy duty plastic with a heavy base, cable length, and that a remote comes with this kit. I really like the fact that a remote is part of this $40 kit since it costs $20 by itself. I was disappointed with the "High-Gain" antenna because it almost has to be in a southward facing window to get reception. The signal only has to come through two walls in my home, and the antenna will not even pick up then. I ended up mounting it on the roof facing south. Fortunatley it is supplied with an extremely looong cord. I was very impressed with the cord length on all of the acessories. Overall, I would buy this item again, but I do think the antenna should pick up reception better.
it was one of the best decisions i have ever made in a while.. well.. that and buying a ps3.. :)it brings everything to life.. and for the price.. cant go wrong at all.. :D
After receiving this EQ and using it the first time for a big function it got the 5 stars. Along with the quality in this EQ it also has a sub out to connect to another amp to push your sub without needing a crossover. I just brought a second one for the club I DJ in
I bought this nice and early on a sunday morning, expecting to use it on the long day ahead. Unfortunately I spent the entire day trying to get this thing to work. So I opened the box and marveled at how small and light it is. This is the only thing that the iTrip has going for it.Right off of the bat I realized that you cannot just plug it in and use it. I thought that this would be o.k., and that I would spend a few minutes installing the software. Boy was I wrong!After installing the software, I clicked to open it up and an error message popped up. It ungraciously informed me that, even though it has support for the new iPod, that if you are using a windows (like me) you need to install it through Musicmatch jukebox software. This struck me actually as funny, the main reason for me selling my old mp3 player being to get as far away as I could from Musicmatch. So I went musicmatch.com and downloaded the software. On opening it up, I got all sorts of advertisements, the whole MusicMatch being a marketing scam. And it turns out that I also need to download a driver for the ipod, because it is not a supported music player. This is especially annoying since the iTrip software makes me use Music Match anyways.Not being able to find a working driver, I call in to the Griffin Tech Support. They are almost helpful, and direct me to a website link. This webpage instructs me how to use iTunes to make the iTrip work. So I am sitting there for a long time exploring the disc for the right files. It turns out that the way you control the iTrip is by playing 3 second beeps in the form of mp3's. So in a sense the way it works is that the iPod tricks the iTrip into broadcasting over an FM radio station of you choice. After a ton of frustration, at this point it is 4 o'clock and half of my day is ruined, still nothing is going my way. So I figured out that it would work best if I opened each song and put it into a playlist manually over iTunes. This means opening up each song and converting it to AAC. This on it's own is not a quick, easy task.But it gets even worse. While normally what I would do is double click on the song in the CD to get it to open in iTunes, now that I was forced to download Music Match Jukebox, it opens there. Now I am really angry. Music Match Jukebox automatically sets itself as the default music player for mp3's. So I have to go uninstall the whole program, and then after that go back and make the playlist in iTunes.By now as you can probably guess, I am at the end of my rope, but I am making progress, because now I have the playlist created and everything is going well. Or well compared to everything else. Now it is 5 o'clock, but i have decided to put my social life to rest until I get this finished. So I flip the instruction manual away from the creased "installation" section and over to the part that shows how to use the iTrip. It turns out that the way it works is you open the playlist, play one of the 3 second long encoded beeps and constantly press play on the ipod until a light blinks 3 times. One can only imagine how much fun I had getting that to work!Since you are expected to press play a lot of times (the actual number seems random each time) in order to switch radio frequencies, you would expect that the system was better designed. But you only have 3 seconds to press the button x number of times. So by the time that you have gotten enough clicks in, it is three "songs" later, and set to a radio station that is already established. And since it follows the FCC's guidelines, it will not broadcast under those conditions. The act of changing radio broadcasting stations is so annoying, and physically painful (carpal tunnel syndrom) that unless you enjoy smacking your head against the wall, don't bother.After all of this trouble, and a larger price than the rest of the wireless adapters, the least that should be expected is decent sound. But it is far from that. Unlike the advertised range of 10 - 30 feet, the signal gets all fuzzy when the iPod is just a mere foot away! What's more, even when there is contact between the iTrip and the radio I want the music to play on, the sound is very poor quality.I strongly urge you not to buy this product. It is a piece of junk! After all the trouble of getting it to work, and gettting nothing in return, I am extremely angry. Normally I don't write reviews to products, but my passion against the iTrip is far to great. So I urge you to stay far away from this piece of junk being passed of as a good product because it was designed for the only the iPod.
This is a nice cable with dual ears to protect the tabs from breaking. They work like they should which is good. They are a little pricey for what they are. Also note that the color is not the same as in the picture. These are light gray in color not Dark Gray.
I was very disappointed with this new model. Despite its cool specifications, including displaying the broadcast frequency on the nano screen, it didn't perform as well as the older model (designed for 1st-gen iPod nano). The signal was weak, there was a lot of static. Adjusting the broadcast antenna, and moving the unit around to different locations inside the car didn't help. The older model (which I still have, and which does work with the 2nd-gen nano) performs much better. By the way, both my cars (Honda Accord and Pilot) have their radio antennas embedded in the rear/rear-side windows - which should help in-car reception with this type of product. It didn't help with the Airplay Boost (2nd-gen).Performance inside my house (through various FM receivers) was similarly disappointing.I returned the Airplay Boost for a refund (minus the restocking fee). In its place I bought the Griffin iTrip for Nano 2G which is awesome and far exceeds my expectations - for about the same price.
I've had these pair of headphones for a while and it does work very well as far as sound quality as promised but what really pisses me off the most is the cheap material it is made out of. The developers should have added a piece to the side or something that allows you to wrap up all of the extra cord you don't need. This problem is really annoying because the plastic so weak that it broke into 2 pieces from falling from only 2 feet on to a soft carpet floor! it should have thicker support. Super glue doesn't help either. one little tug of the cord and everything falls apart which is so unavoidable when the wire is so easy to step on by accident. using a rubberband is too time consuming and not reliable when it snaps. Although it is comfortable I believe durability is more valuable. In my opinion, the developers just wanted to manufacture something cheap that they can sell at a ridiculous price. considering the design I bet the actual amount of money required to make it is less than 10 bucks. They are only interested in profit. their greed is reflected onto this product. Overall, the internal use is excellent but is too much of a hassle to deal with physically and in my opinion that is the most important part. I don't think this company cares about its customers as far as I'm concerned. However this is the only thing I own from them.
This player was doomed from the start by the Anti-Microsoft press who dismissed it out-of-hand without giving it a fair shot. There are problems and quirks, for example the wireless sharing is useless. Overall though it is a solid video and music player. The controls are very intuitive. Video playback is excellent quality. Battery life is very good. Recharges quickly. Plays all my ripped CD's without issue. It only took me about 20 minutes to get used to the navigation buttons. All the buttons feel solid and comfortable. Center navigation button is much better than the iPod. Like the bluish-green tinted cover on top of the black case. Small enough without being too small. I think some iPods are way too small (like they are making it smaller just because they can, not necessarily because it makes it any better). The only thing that took awhile to get used to was volume vs. skip. Sometimes I would skip a song when I wanted to increase the volume, or turn the volume up when I wanted to skip a song. However, after 2-3 days it was not a problem anymore. The more I use it the more I like it. Everyone I showed it to likes it.
I actually bought two, one for a backup. The price was reasonable and it performs as promised. I spend several hours a day on the phone and it saves me from fatigue, and much better than using speakerphone.
We don't have a lot of room, so I was looking for something more compact. I checked the reviews on this and felt it would be a good one. It arrived quickly, very pleased with the design after getting it, sound quality is good, and compact so it will fit anywhere I want to put it.
Really fast release and stable. My first use was in Disney theme parks and night photos was better than expected. It's little heavy because it has a metal body but not too heavy for a men. Some times you have to have special care to prepare this tripod to move the head horizontally because if you free the central tower then the head fall down.
This is my second Antec P182 and my fourth Antec case over the years.Without doubt the case is very well thought out. The composite sides make for a very quiet case and the recess behind the motherboard allows for "external" of the cables, helping to keep obstruction of the air flow to a minimum. I was concerned about the 8-pin/4-pin cable lengths of power supplies being able to be routed behind the board and then entering in to power the motherboard, but it was not a problem with the Corsair 620HX and 520 HX power supplies with which I have worked. (Those power supplies are also wonderful because of their quiet operation and the use of modular cables allows for unobstructed air flow and having to fiddle around with fixing extra cables out of the way.)The design of the case keeps the power supply in its own tunnel at the bottom of the case, pulling air over up to 4 hard drives with the use of a fan, through the tunnel, around the power supply, and then out of the case. The upper compartment is roomy (with one concern I will mention below) with a second internal drive cage (which is the air tunnel entrance for two more drives), a 4 bay external drive cage, and two exhaust fans. I find the fans very quiet: they are essentially silent. (I have an EVGA 9600 video card which is the loudest fan in the case. When I did not power up the card as an experiment, I could BARELY hear the fans. I suppose I could replace them with even quieter fans, but I have seen no need.)There is not a large amount of air flow around the four external bays, but one is occupied by an optical drive, which is used rarelly, and two are filled with mobile racks, each of which has its own fan. I mentioned a concern above about this set of bays and this is it: check out the placement of the video card on your motherboard and see if it will conflict with any of the equipment which you plan to place in any of the external bays. My potential problem came with placement of an older external mobile rack, which is almost nine inches in depth. Would fit only in the top external bay, leaving about 3 mm of clearance with a capacitor on the mother board. This older mobile rack depth is because of connectors for an internal tray and for connectors for IDE-to-SATA internal connector. My newer mobile rack is only 7" in depth, so one can dance in the extra clearance space.The case is heavy/"substantial", so don't plan on taking it around to LAN parties. I like its solid, quiet qualities.My first case had a problem with one of the fans; it would not start up on a low setting but worked just fine on medium and high settings. I called Antec and a fan was dispatched right away.My overall experience with this case is top-notch. I would (and did) buy it again!
Purchased from Amazon thru third party 6ave.com. After less than 4 months of use, it "ate" one of my VCR tapes (could not eject it). Since the warantee is for 90 days only, I am out the full purchase price. 6th Avenue does not consider unusual circumstances - only the miniscule manafacturer warantee. Do not buy the SD-V295KU DVD Video Player & Video Cassette Recorder!!!!!!!!
We purchased this camcorder for the holidays, selecting the CCDTRV308 over the CCDTRV108 due to it's added features such as image stability and auto-light. It arrived within three days - amazing! With my son's birthday coming up at the weekend, and the speedy delivery, it was a real test as to whether I could read the manual and become comfortable in the camcorder's use before the big day. The instructions are clear, concise and easily referenced.We chose official Sony cassettes for this first run to ensure optimal picture quality and compatibility. Image quality is excellent, but we did notice that it performs better after it has 'warmed up'. This might be due to cassette stability or electronics temperature, but in no way detracts from this product's quality. Fade in/out options are excellent and with the 'cinema' setting gives your production that 'ER' feel.I suspect that upgrading to a higher capacity battery may be a next step, but it lasted through the kid's party with ease. About 30 minutes of shooting remained, even though we used the LCD the whole time.Title use is a little confusing, but you do get the option of creating two custom titles in addition to the standard fare.The tripod was prepared, just in case the weight of the camcorder became tiring, but it was not needed. The lightness of these new camcorders over the ones of yesteryear makes life much easier, and is not burdening.We researched considerably, before purchasing this product, which is no guarantee of success, but I have no hesitation in recommending it to those considering a Hi-8 camcorder.
This is a great mouse, for right handers that is. Lefty's need to look else where.I have average sized hands, the fit and comfort was perfect. I just recently moved to one of those WoW mouses, and I'm having a hard time getting used to it because this Logitech fit my hand so well it was ridiculous.
After years of using D-76, I decided to branch out after reading a paper comparing these two developers.PROS- A tad sharper than D-76 processing- Finer grain structure possible- Easy to do single tanks using a syringe- Long shelf-life for a liquid developer- Dilutes to twice the comparable D-76 solutionCONS- Less forgiving in the darkroom (not for beginners)- D76 has better tonal rangeThis is definitely a more advanced developer, and I would not recommend it for the beginner in the darkroom. That said, if you are comfortable in the darkroom you should be able to switch over to this without any problems. It is definitely superior both in image sharpness and grain structure as well as convenience of use, however in my experience D76 is more forgiving, especially with images with a high dynamic range. Overall, this is a fine developer which produces excellent results and I highly recommend it!
I bought this all-in-one computer from Sony after a lot of research to replace my old computer and TV. After overcoming some initial issues with Vista, the system was worked well. Then all of a sudden the monitor display would not come if I recovered the machine from "sleep" mode. I had to manually switch on the monitor. This happened every so often. Then one day the monitor refused to come on at all. All the while the computer was working fine but there was no monitor to see the display.This is when I called Sony for help. They first mis-diagonized the problem and had someone come out and replace the motherboard (which was totally unnecessary), and the problem remained the same.I called up sony and they refused to fix the machine after that. They said that after the previous repair they were not going to make an attempt to fix the problem as it would cost more than the original price of the machine and decided to send me the remainder of the value, which is no where near enough to buy a equivalent new computer.Don't ever go for a Sony Warranty ... it stinks and Sony does not honor up to replaceing the equipment.Very disappointed Sony User........ Sony does not honor the warranty
I was having problems with skype using my previous webcam, but did not have any trouble with this one. It is small and nice-looking, but I wish we could turn the lens sideways, not just up and down. Also, I was expecting a better video capture quality, but it is ok. Beware, the software that comes with it may significantly slow your computer down.
I bought this for my Sharp LED TV. It works really fine. Very cheap price. Great Value!
I didn't run any test on the card. It's working fine and I don't need anything else.
I read the good and bad reviews here and decided to try it out. I got it for a 15" MacBook Pro unibody (mid 2010). The quality looks and feels decent, not sure why some people said it looks cheap. Seems pretty heavy-duty to me. As for the rubber gasket coming off? Yes, it can be taken off fairly easily, but I haven't had it come off by itself. The only slight problem is it covers the CD/DVD slot just the smallest amount. I haven't actually tried ejecting a disc to see if it hits the lock or not cuz I'm worried it may. Other than that, I'm happy with it.Someone stated their laptop was stolen because they left it unattended. Locked or not, why would you leave anything valuable unattended??? They should know if someone wants to steal something bad enough, they're going to get it no matter what. This lock is a deterrent, not a guarantee against theft.
The pouches are too tight. it takes a bit of an effort to take it out and put it back in for 67mm filter
I travel with a notebook and a cell phone. This unit allows me to use/charge both in car, plane, at home, and at the hotel.I thought I'd save some bulk and combine two chargers in one. The IGO charger, cables, and associated tips are far bulkier than the two chargers I was trying to replace. The design team needs to work harder on making this a truly great product.
I saved over $500 dollars compared to retail plus tax. The TV arrived in new condition and has an outstanding picture. Buying it from Amazon was a huge plus.
THIS IS THE SECOND ONE THAT WE BOUGHT IT VERY FAST. IF EVER WE ARE IN NEED A NEW ONE OR FOR OUR EXPANSION I AM SURE IT WOULD BE A BROTHER INTELLIFAX AX-4100E HIGH SPEED BUSINESS-CLASS LASER FAX
I have used this on a lens and some filters. It's a great tool to have in your camera bag. There is a black carbon coating on the opposite end from the brush. I was concerned about it getting on the lens, but when I called the company (they were helpful) they let me know it was part of the cleaning tool and it was safe for the lens.
When they called the company Ultimate Ears, they got it 100 percent correct. I have had so many headphones and earphones that were bad, good and 1 or 2 very good. But now I have the ULTIMATE for my EARS. Fantastic sound reproduction - sort of like I bought a new audio system, MP3 player or CD Player. I think if a person cannot like the sound from these Earphones, they simply need to quit looking.
This memory is easy to install and works great!
The only reason this pen does not rate five stars is the glued-on microfiber pad under the cap; friends have told me that their microfiber pad moved in hot weather and occasionally came off. If the pad would get ultrasonically welded to the rubber stint, this problem would be solved. I usually keep this pen in my pocket, so extreme temperature variations do not impact it.
This is my first digital SLR and its a doosie, the change from digital to SLR requires some study but the camera is so cool that the learning curve is actually fun. The quality and the modes live up to the hype. it seems to be a camera made for creating good pictures. My only complainant with this model is that the flash doesn't function at its best in some of the modes but that aside its a great camera
This is a great camcorder. Very intuiative to use. Extremely lightweight. Very good video quality. Easy sync to computer for editing. Better yet, I have owned mine for over 3 years and had zero mechanical issues. A great buy.
Excellent choice! My camera it's a 35mm manual so that means it's big and heavy and this tripod can easy hold it at different angles without loosing the aimed subject. I can carry it fold in my pocket almost without knowing compared with the other bulky tripod with legs that stick in your body. This is a universal tripod not only for Sony products; if your camera has a threaded hole underneath you can use this tripod. Good luck!
The case worked great, I took it on a sailing trip and did some snorkeling with it and it worked great. I was afraid the lens might fog up but it never did.
These Sony speakers are good quality and serve the purpose for which they are designed. They do lack bass but you can't expect that type of performance out of speakers this small.
I found the Night Owl Explorer 3.1 to be ok, thats all. The price isn't bad for what you get and it's very hard to pick out a "good" night vision unit in this price range. The one thing I don't like about it is it needs the IR light on it to work if it's completly dark out, which is ok, but the IR light is so bright that someone could spot you sitting in the dark because of it. It has a 1/2" diameter red light on top of the unit which at night is very bright if there is nothing else out there. This would not be a good unit for surveillance work. The unit only has a 15,000 light gain in it, some have up to 35,000 and would most likely be a better choice, if the claim is true. All in all it's ok for just screwing around with though. I also got the 5X lens adapt. for it, it works pretty good but does rob even more light. If you want a real good unit get one with a 2nd or even 3rd gen. tube, they are much better than any of these 1st gen. cheapies.....
It was kind of hard to get the stand together, but once it was up & plugged in: easy to use, good sound, the TVguide feature is pretty cool, no problem with the picture, just all around a good set.
I have own this product for each laptop I have purchased since 2002 and I love it. I purchase a new laptop every year and with each new purchase I immediately purchase a new 3m Privacy Filter to fit my new laptop. I fly each week and I can be in first class and the person sitting next to me cannot see a thing on my screen. It looks as if the PC is turned off with a completely black screen but in my view I cannot even tell I have anything over my screen. I have been asked time and time again where I purchased my screen and now I am seeing them everywhere. I highly recommend this product.As for what the other viewer said on the tabs. I pull my screen off and on because I teach clients how to use a PC. So when I am demonstrating something on my PC to them, I need to remove the screen, the tabs have never come unglued or unstuck on any of my filters. They have stayed in place and when I discard an old pc, it still has the tabs on them, so I am not sure if they just got a defective one or if it was something else. All 6 of my privacy filter's have stayed in place with the first application of their tabs, I have never had to replace the tabs.I would probably not use this as a anti-glare screen, I would use it if you are looking for a privacy screen.
I'm very pleased with the Crosley Stack-O-Matic. It's an excellent replica of the original except that I believe it sounds better. The stacking feature works flawlessly and the portability is a real plus. Competititve price with immediate shipping. Very satisfied.
Purchased this specifically for travel (whether the conference room down the hall or an airplane or hotel across the world). Size is a nice balance between a normal mouse and others' overly tiny travel mouses (especially for larger hands) - easy to use, easy to pack. See Smiley & Watson's reviews for some good detailed comments.
It is even more than what I expected. The download of the States selected for the program was right to the point.It not only gets you to where you are going. It gives you the zip code and on finding Stores it gives the address on several nearest location as well as the phone numbers. I liked it so much I purchased two more for Christmas gifts. It's simple to use even if your not computer savvy.ThanksDan
So far so good. I'm now getting USB 2.0 speeds on my 2.0 compliant devices. I use the higher speed usb ports for my External hard drives which act as a media server. Easy to install, just add it to an available PCI bus, restart your computer and you're good to go.
This is an excellent router that offers many cool features. It supported everything I have been looking for in a router: VPN, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), port forwarding (Inbound and Outbound), Intrusion Detection, and it will run in &quot;stealth mode&quot;(doesn't respond to outside pings). It also has a wireless access point and a print server. The setup utility works well and allows advanced configurations. I would definitely recommend this router.
It seems that, like so many others, my 75GXP drive had to die. I bought 2 30GB drives 11 months ago and had them hooked up in a RAID-0 array. One day last week my computer started to hang and I would hear the tell-tale "3 scratches" sound, and knew that one of my drives was dead. I was actually able to back up all of the data I needed from my system and separated the drives and reformat. I quickly figured out which of the two drives was dead when I tried the format the second one and it did the scratching noise. So, now I'm going to have to try to RMA the thing and see how that goes. It's too bad, really, these are great drives when they are working!
I hooked it up to my Comcast HDTV receiver. HDTV looks great. My only criticism is that the blacks are not quite as black as I like them, but this is true of almost all flat panels, especially LCD's. With some adjusting I can get them to a fairly decent level.For standard definition TV, some channels/shows look good, others not so great, but I blame that on the source and not the LCD.DVDs look better than average. I'm anxious to see what HD DVDs look like once they come out.
the thing with this case its that doenst cover the wheel.. so,, its gets very very dirty,., BLACK!!!. and besides its very hard,. and if it falls, the case broke.. so.. i think its only the looking.. but..its ok.. just for a month!! because besides your ipod gets very heavy and thick and gets a little incomfortable!... its better the one with rubber.. or the whole case like a cell phone..
Works very well no interference at all and easy to hyde from the direct view.I recomed it.
The price of this charger is really a joke. The product quality is weak the design is out-of date. You should go to find other much cheaper but better quality product. This one is at most worth $5.There are two slots which indicate it can charge 2 AAA batteries. I used this to charge my AAA battery and found at begining the LED indicator light won't flash. Then I try to adjust the battery's position and then the LED start flashing. After charging, I found one of the battery has no power. At begining I just thought that the battery is bad. Several times later I decided to mark the bad battery and recharged it again, then I found it was charged. But the other one didn't ! Then I realize this is not the battery problem but the charger's problem.The charger has only one LED indicator. The connection of the charger is bad. When I adjust one battery and it got connect, the charger will flash. But in the mean time the other battery still not got connected. So only one battery was charged while the other was not.At this price you can find a charger with 4 indicators. Or with much cheaper price you can find a charger with better connection.
I got this for the looks and probably compatibility with my Sony Vaio. Bad choice! The action is so stiff that my shoulder locks up, hand is tired and triceps ached all night. Short battery life if it is not turned off - no mention of that in the set up. I am now cruising the list for a quick replacement before my "mousing injuries" are further exacerbated.
Get it. You will not regret it.Every Canon DSLR owner should have at least two lenses. This is one of them. Its a great entry level lense at a decent price comparitively. This is one lens where the alternative off brands are not desirable. don't cheat your self. Get it. You will not be dissappointed.Anyone with kids should have this.Anyone doing talking head and close up video should have this.Anyon who loves photography should have this.If you ever have seen a beautiful shallow depth of field shot and wished you could take a picture like that now you can. Even a novice will love this lens.I use it with a Canon 60D for family pbotos and professional video production for my business. I have also used this lens with the 60D as a webcam (special pc hardware required). Shorly put, I would make this purchase again.
These are great DVD+R discs. I have had trouble with others, such as Memorex in some players. The TDK ones, as well as Sony, work perfectly. I run a very high end PC, so I have no issues with the data speed transfer and write, which is the usual cause of the poor DVD performance post-burn and failed burns. All I buy now is Sony and TDK, and couldn't be happier.
You should consider this DVD player a 9-month lease. Works well, but in 9-12 months, some DVDs stop loading. Then, about 6 months later, nothing loads. This is not confined to just one machine. I had 3 of these, and they all were dead within 18 months. It doesn't make sense they would all have this problem. Perhaps the software inside is setup to disintegrate at a specified date. Perhaps some component dies. Whatever the case, I'm 3 for 3 on these dying. All identical machines.
I was lucky enough to pick up a pair of these for the price of one, and with my system setup works very well as the front speakers in a 5.1 setup! For the average consumer, this speaker will do fine in a decent size, large living room/family room set-up with a good receiver. I have MANY friends who use Infinity as their preferred brand (including my stepdad) and when you hear these babies with a good setup, You will see why!! For the value, you would think these were $500-800 speakers. They're that good. Sorry BOSE, but there's no need to spend way too much $ on speakers when you can have these. BOSE is too overrated! Add a a pair of Primus 150 or over series for the rear and you have a wonderful movie experience. Also, listening to old CD's is like a new experience. Pop in a movie and it's like being in the theater except without the $10 popcorn and the drink holder next to you.However, the only bad side to these powerful speakers is this: They do produce wonderful bass (and mid-range is a little weak but NOT bad) so don't put your sub-woofer in front or beside the TV and these monsters. Your sub should go across the room (beside the couch or behind it) so the two even out. Highly recommended!
One of the things that originally attracted me to the Clie was its sleek styling and compact design, especially since I carry it everywhere I go. However, after the disappointing technical/customer service I've received from Sony (ignoring my e-mails) and the difficulty in finding a replacement stylus for this product, I would not recommend buying this handheld. Even if Sony is discontinuing its handheld line, they should have some sense of loyalty to their customers and continue to support their product. After going to four electronics stores and visting the Amazon and Sonystyle websites, I am still without a replacement stylus (extends & retracts) for this product. If customer service and ease in obtaining replacement parts is a consideration in your purchase of a handheld, don't waste your money on Sony.
I have had this for a year and love it. I strongly recommend getting the black bean bag dash mount which is much superior to the included windshield mount. The only objection I have is that you have to pay around $75.00 to get the annual map updates. The maps are generally up to date, but you will find that new roads don't get on the map as quick as they should.
I received two of these drives, the first was DOA, and so was the replacement. Amazon customer service is, as always, great! They replaced it faster than expected, but this particular product seems to be susceptible to failure. I am just not willing to deal with a third dead drive. I am getting something else.It is a great price, but not if your time is more valuable than dealing with returns for defective equipment.
Why anyone would ever walk into a high-end electronics retailer and throw down $20 for a simple mp3 connector cable when you can get the same exact thing on Amazon for less than six bucks is beyond me.I ordered one of these bad boys 14 months ago, and it's still going strong. Never any problems; never any complaints.A caveat to this product is that it looks and feels like it's much higher quality than other comparably-priced mp3 connectors (which, given the Sony brand name, really doesn't surprise me at all).I feel I'm quite qualified to opine on this kind of product given that I've also purchased two other mp3 connectors along the way, including theBELKIN F8V203-06-APL Mini-Stereo Audio Cable(it sucks like an anteater with a punctured snout--one of the male 3.5 mm prongs broke off less than two weeks after I got the connector in the mail) and its de facto replacement, theRecoton ACW 343 Audio Stereo Mini Cable(nice quality, i.e. immensely better than the Belkin connector cable, but I haven't had it long enough yet to give it the bulletproof, ringing endorsement I'm doling out to this Sony Audio Connecting Cord).
Not favorableI was lookingfor help in the hearing inpared areaThis phone does not address that area even thou its addvert.s make a claim to. The enhancened voice etc., etc. are no better then a stock SBC phone.Sorry I got 1.Bob
We do some traveling and have a small binoc but found that the field of view was narrow. We saw these on sale, knew about the brand and bought them. We use them for general use as well as some birding. They are very good for the price. There is a small amount of chromatic distortion at the edges but they are a quality product for the price. In fact, several friends have bought them after using ours.
I have purchase three. One for my Grandson, one for my son-in-law and one for myself. This is the best camera. Easy to use, compact and does special things no other camera can. Pictures are clear, sharp and beautiful. All for a very extremely good price.
I bought this to prop-up my Kindle Touch: It works perfectly! For traveling or storage, this plastic stand quickly folds compactly to 7-inches long by 1-inch wide by 1.25-inches thick. Sets up in seconds, and you can adjust the angle backwards any degree to your liking. You can adjust the stand's width to accommodate anything from a Kindle to a full-size tablet such as an iPad. Overall, a very well-designed product: highly recommended.
Belkin surge protector power strips are very high quality items for protecting your DSL modem and all the computers connected to it. The price is right, and Belkin has a lifetime warranty in case the power strip ever fails. Shipped very quickly and works like a charm.
The Canon EeS focusing screen works well and does make it easier to focus manually compared to the stock focusing screen that comes with the Canon 5D camera. As other reviewers have noted, this screen works best with fast lenses; I've used it with the 50/1.8, TS-E 90/2.8, 24/2.8, and 200/2.8 (+/- 1.4x Canon teleconverter) lenses. The change in contrast and "popping into focus" is also more pronounced in good outdoor light, but it remains usable in rooms lit at night by a 60-watt (equivalent) bulb. Swapping out the original screen for the EeS was quite straightforward as long as one reads the instructions and uses the provided tool. All in all, I am satisfied with this product.
I tried posting a review for this TRV707 last week, but apparently it did not show up. I will try again... I had mentioned my concern of what I thought was poor low light performance of this cam. It also takes poor still photos but I don't care for using it as a photo camera (I have dedicated Sony digital cameras for that purpose). Nevertheless I gave it 4 stars since everything else about it is excellent. Actually the low light video performance while dark is very amazingly noise free! There are hardly any snowy digital grainy pixel specs or noise in the dark scenes as compared to my 8mm! So I guess that is what folks mean when they are saying this cam has excellent low light performance. If that is what they mean, then yes it does have very low noise. But the scenes can be very dark in 100 watt light bulb lit rooms.I bought the sony 3 watt flash/video light and it helps to brighten up the dark room scenes so that videos come out brighter. With this, I can highly recommend this Digital8 format camcorder. It probably is the best one out there right now and it is as good in video quality as the PC110 miniDV camcorder. Just don't get it for still pictures! For Videos it is very good to excellent. I do think that the colors are a bit washed out looking and not at all like I expected the vivid Sony saturated colors to be. But it is acceptable to me.Battery life is about 55 to 60 mins recording time on and off using the color LCD. I don't mind the sharper looking black and white viewfinder, it saves on battery juice too.Cameras tape transport does make some motor whining noise in operation but never is heard in my videos so not a problem. I do notice that the built-in stereo mics are not balance too good on my unit though... If I speak into the right mic, sound comes out correctly on the far right channel. BUT, if I speak into the left side mic, the sound comes out as if it is in the middle of the scene and not to the far left side. Seems the directional mixer of the mic is not working correctly. I have not tried external mics to see if this bug goes away. So am concerned if I can get accurate stereo panaroma sound recordings from my TRV730. Also flash still pictures come out with a &quot;Blue Cast&quot; or &quot;Blue Tint&quot; to them. Seems someone at Sony these days has a bad eye for color WB adjustments, since all of the high end Sony digital cameras (F505V and F707) have these &quot;Blue Flash Syndrome&quot; defects in them also and had to be sent back for a firmware fix. Other than these quirks, this camera really is one neat piece of engineering marvel. If you can live with the quirks I mentioned above, this camera will not disappoint you!I love the ability to play my old 8mm tapes and to now archive them to digital realm in my spare time! Love it!
This cable is MALE to MALE as said in the description. KVM cables and monitor cables should be using the same ends, MALE. As kvm cables are made to go specifically into your computer and into the switch, which usually have FEMALE ends.Male ends are the connectors with the pins, Female ends are the connectors with the holes. This cable definitely comes with male ends. I almost tried to cancel my order because of these 2 reviews below me thinking I bought the wrong device, but when I got it, I was relieved they were wrong and the cables are working just fine.
Firstly I was not able to select a language when installing using the instal CD disk right out of the box. Amazon was the vender not a third party. All the languages were just listed as a series of numbers so i picked the first set of numbers thinking it might be English but it was an asian character language (Japanese or Chinese) so I was dead in the water. So I did an online download install using their customer support but every time I try to skype my family in Germany or Canada or Texas.... I can see and hear them but they can not see and here me even though the camera seems to be on and working and the voice echo tests I did worked. Not having a good experience so far.... will probably return item.
Excellent value for the money. Purchased these adapters for my grandchildren and to have sares at Grandmas huse wen they visit.
This camera may be great for online video sessions but my intention was home servalance. As long as there is good light it works fine, medium light you can see figures w/o detail, dark forget it.
Would have been perfect, but did not fit! The specs say that it will fit a 14.1" laptop. My Dell D630, one of the most popular 14.1" business laptops, would not fit at all. Don't be fooled. I had to go to the Mobile Edge 15.4" messenger bag. That one is perfect... and it even fits the 15.4" laptops as well as the 14.1. At least that one has an accurate description.
It works great for backing up a small hard drives less than 35 GB. I really liked my Rev External Drive, so I even bought the Iomega company stocks: lots of them. Then I found out, it does not work well for backing up a bigger hard drive. Since I do video editing, I got several big hard drives, which are bigger than 100 GB. There are some problems for backing up an over 100 GB hard drive. First it is slow: several times slower than a USB external hard drive: about one hour for 30 GB. Second, it is cumbersome to swap the 35GB disks several times to back up a 100 GB hard drive. Every time, I have to wait the slow 35GB disks to fill up to swap it. Finally, its back up software is not easy and flexible to use. I wish it has a `pause' option during the long back up process.However, I think it has great potentials to be the killer back up solution for a video editing and digital movies. If Iomega increases the driver back up speed, and releases a bigger 100 GB rev-disk. Then, I will recommend it for everyone who owns a digital camcorder, or likes to download movies. I hope some day every digital camcorder owner, or digital movie fan also owns a Rev backup solution.
If you want to be a little more creative with your photography, you should consider getting an infrared filter for your digital camera. You can search the web to get more details on how to use it, but my 16 year old son jumped in an just started using it and created some very interesting photos. Typically, the filter requires a longer exposure than normal, but it still depends on the amount of IR light that's present. Color images will have a reddist color, but if you are able to change the color setting on you camera to b&w;, you will see some great images.Hoya has always produced high quality camera filters. Choosing a smaller filter size, like 52mm, is quite an affordable way to try IR photography.
The D80 is a great camera, with which I have taken many pictures. The description here is accurate...BUT BUT BUT--this model is superseded by the D90 in SO many ways. And for some reason, right now on Amazon, a new D90 is selling for less than this D80. That's insane. Everything the D80 can do, the D90 can do at least as well, and many things better, and you get video, too. Indeed, the D80 is so old now, that in many ways, lower end Nikon DSLRs are superior (D40s, D60s, D5000s). The only person who should buy a D80 at this price is someone who likes to burn money. In a just and fair world, the D80 would be priced around [...] bucks. Then, you'd really have a decision to make--go with the updated D90, for double, or get a great camera at [...].Again, it's a great camera, but someone is ripping you off at this price.
I purchased two of these when they were on sale over the holidays. I have one in my office space at home. The scanner is incredible & nice quality as I've scanned both old photos & printed text with it. Has handy features with are user friendly to add to materials after they've been scanned. Anyway, is user friendly, though I haven't tried all of the features YET, BUT what I have tried so far has left me very satisfied.
I love the feel of the keyboard, but I was having problems with my mouse losing its bluetooth connection many times per day, and great difficulty connecting this keyboard in the morning. After hours on the phone to Apple, we found that the BTKey was causing the problems. I emailed Macally, and they tell me the 32-bit driver is not compatible with Lion. Great! They said they may update it someday, but will not give me an answer as to when. So, I have this lovely keyboard I cannot use....
I started out with an antenna made by GE bought from one of the big box home improvement stores. It was double the price and the reception was fair at best. I purchased the Eagle Aspen a fewdays ago. Out of the box, I was concerned by the flimsy construction and worried that I would bend it while putting it together.Despite that, this thing works great. I'm able to pick up 40+ stations all in HD. Installation was easy and took less than fifteen minutes. All in all it's well worth the price, just wish it was made of heavier gauge metal.
There was nothing wrong with my 20 gig iPod but I couldn't resist the lure of this beauty. The picture/video quality is amazing. I have heard it scratches very easy so as soon as I took it out of the box, I put it in an Agent 18 clear case. I just love everything about this iPod.
I use it in school and it does a great job.It is very bright and lights do not have to be turned off to see it, plus it is very easy to connect to the PC, speaers, or Video projector. I like the fact you do not need a PC to use the unit.I connected my PC and DVD both worked fine.I did have a small problem and tech support was excellent2 disappointing things1. You must use the remote (IR) to turn the lamp offIf you do not use the remote to turn off the projectorthe projector does not go through a cool down mode whichwill affect the life of the lamp.2. DLP is the newest technology but the colors are not as goodand accurate as LCD projectors
I've had this product over 4 years and use it almost every day. After 4 years, I finally noticed that the cable was having a few issues. Considering how cheap it was, that is an awesome investment. I never understood why people purchase top dollar cables. This is one thing that you can afford to skimp on and wont have any noticeable affects. After playing around with the cable for a bit, I was able to get it working again and hoping to get another year or two out of it.
Hi there, I am 25 years old photographer and a relatively new Kodachrome user. My interest in this unique color slide film comes from the fact that I discovered boxes of my great grand father's Kodachrome slides that still look like they were shot yesterday. It was an incredible discovery that started it all. Then, I bought a roll of film, took pictures, sent it to the Kodachrome processing lab (Dwayne's Photo in Kansas). When I got the film back I was really impressed of what I saw. My slides are sharp with very beautiful color. The Kodachrome's blue sky is the most beautiful blue sky I have ever seen. The reds are so deep and vibrant and , oh.. those yellows! They're colors to die for! I also discover that this film produces the most realistic skin tones than other slide films I have ever worked with. In conclusion, this is a legendary film that Kodak Company should be proud of. Cheers!
An excellent tool. Clear instructions, easy to read and operate. Does exactly what it's name suggests - so enough said!
I use this film often for ease of processing and for convenience when purchasing B/W film. B/W film can be hard to find in a pinch. At least these are the two reasons that led me to try out this film. I love this film! I find it to have great contrast in most lighting situations without burning out the highlights or producing inpenetrable shadows. My photo lab developes the film C41 process (the same as color film), but I ask them to print it on B/W paper. The results are great! Printed on the regular color paper the lab uses does produce a &quot;cast&quot;. Greenish, brownish, reddish, seems to depend on the lab (and the day!). You might not mind this. Try a roll and if you can get it printed on B/W paper, I bet you will be very pleased with the results. If your lab can't print on B/W paper, use the 4x6 prints as proofs. If you have a picture you really like, they can probably send it out for you to a lab that can make you a print on B/W paper.
I bought it to replace my old Garmin Etrex Vista and I am very happy with it. When comparing it to my older model these are the main differences:Pros:* Really high sensitivity. Now it always works inside the car, and it always works when hiking in the forest. You can just drop it into your pocket or backpack.* Routing capability. Very useful if you have a good map, even if it doesn't give voice commands.* Color screen rather than B/W makes it much more readable even if screen area is slightly smaller* When saving Waypoints, now the date and time info is automatically included.* Battery lasts at least twice* Rapid transfer of maps and tracks through USB rather than serial!* Compatible with the maps and logs that I already have. I transferred all the waypoints and tracks saved in my old Vista to this new model, through Mapsource without problem.* Compatible with my car, motorbike and bicycle mounts that I already have from my Etrex Vista.* I can still use the free maps that I used with my old Vista, from: http://mapcenter.cgpsmapper.com/catalogue.php and fromhttp://www.malsingmaps.com/* Automatic date setup (from the satellites?)* When transferring to the PC, the Active Log is now transferred as a few tracks (I guess one for every time that you have powered up the device) rather than as a long list of tracks* When saving a track, now you can decide exactly up to which point to save back.Cons:* Not compatible with two of my Etrex Vista accessories: Car power adaptor (now the power comes through the USB connector) and Garmin case (now the unit is a little bit wider and shorter)* No Favorite Waypoints menu. Has been replaced by a Recent Finds Menu?* User Interface is sometimes confusing and not easy to find the function that you are looking for.* WAAS setting and backlight level get to off whenever you power off the unit rather than remembering the setting (firmware bug?)* Product Manual is very bad. It tells you how to turn things on and off, not why and when you should turn something on and off.* No Micro SD memory included so you cannot upload any map unless you buy one.* For the next product update, could I ask Garmin to add a Voice Recorder function to be able record a voice note associated to each Waypoint?
I have used Nikon SLR for about 15 years now and I have always admired the quality I get from them. A friend of mine let me play with his new 5700 to see what I think about it.I first asked him the price he paid and although it is abit on the high side, i dismissed it initially and went on to the test if really this camera does deliver relative to its price. Controls are well placed, a nikon quality i like and the materials used are top-notched. However image quality is not what I expected. I have seen and tried digicams from Olympus and Minolta and they have better color reproduction and image saturation. Even the Fuji S7000 seems to have better "printed image than the Nikon and to think that the Fuji only sells for U$600.00. If the Nikon were priced at least at the level of the others, I would be hard pressed not to reconsider it but it is no very competitive price and feature wise.
Has everything I was hoping for. The only reason I consider it less than perfect (and this is probably my issue, not theirs) is a layout for the functions associated with the F keys that's taking me some time to get used to (although the icons on the keys themselves is definitely a plus).
This is my first digital camera. I got this one with the easyshare printer dock bundle. It's so fab. I can take pictures easily and print them easily. Lots of options, so you do need to read the instruction guide, but if you are hands on like me you can play around with the camera after a read through of the manual. Very small but sturdy. This is a great intro. into the whole digital camera world.
I purchased my canon Rebel Ti with the 28-90 lens fromWolf Camera in Charlotte, NC and I have been very happy with it. Previously I have owned and still own and use two different models of Minoltas, an XP-700 and a 400Si. I operate a small one man photography busines from my home and all three of these camera get a real workout. The canon is the new top of the hill user camera for me at this time. I just need to add a new lens in the 28-200 range to extend the versitility of this unit. Wayne Shook dba commoncentsphoto@conninc.com
Don't waste your money on a cheap mouse. This mouse is ultra-reliable, works with everything, no drivers needed. As a computer tech I need reliable equipment which will always work, no matter what the system is. Nothing fancy here, two buttons (three if you count the scroll-wheel), smooth scroll wheel, optical tracking. You get a little more functionality and customzation by loading the drivers, but this works perfectly on XP and newer (possibly earlier) Mac OS9, OSX 10.0 and newer, Linux, and lots more. One of the few mice in my experience that works perfectly as USB or PS/2
Conceptually, the unit is 5 stars. As shipped, everything worked fine except the DVD part would not recognize the DVD RAM disc that came with the unit. Messages on the screen were "cannot read disc" and "incompatible disc". I attempted to format the disc, but this was not possible because of the "incompatible disc" message. The Unit had the same response to a RAM disc purchased separately and to a prerecorded DVD. I tried the Panasonic "customer sevice hot line which had no useful advice other than the name of a local panasonic certified repair shop.I am very dissatisfied with such lax quality control by the manufacturer. Perhaps if it can be repaired, I will be slightly less dissatisfied, but not much.One lesson learned: If I had spent the extra money to buy from a local retailer rather than on the web, I would be able to take the unit back to the store and get a replacement. I don't know if all web retailers have the same policy, but the invoice from ABE's Of Maine basically says their standard policy is they won't take back a defective unit and it's up to me to get it repaired. I later foundd that Abe's was willing to exchange the unit, although I had to pay for shipping to them.The second unit shipped worked and I am still experimenting with its features. So far I am not impressed with the logic of the controls or options available. For instance, if you are interupted when watching a recorded DVD you must remember to push the "remember position" button before you turn the unit off. If you don't you will start at the beginning of the DVD when you turn it back on again later.I recorded some old 8mm tapes on an DVD-R disc and found that after I finalized it the disc may have been subdivided into chapters as the manual said it would. However, those chapters are inaccessible from any button I've been able to find. So far the only way I have found to get to a particular part of a disc is to use the high speed playback button. There is no "go to" button. Seems pretty clunky to me. "Playlists" can be created and edited on DVD-RAM and I think you can access particular scenes via the play lists, but I'm still experimenting with that.You can't dub from a finalized DVD-R to the HDD. If you try to erase a segment via the "erase" button it erases the entire program. If you try to erase another way by shortening a segment, you hit the buttons and it takes you back to the beginning of the DVD rather than starting from the point you paused play. Actually, I can't believe the editing functions are as bad as they seem and hope that as I become more familiar with the device it will be easier to use.
Purchased DRT400 in December 2005, within 9 months the unit failed. It was within the warranty period and we went through the same process described by other reviewers, charge to your credit card, returned the defective box, and received a REFURBISHED unit for $50. The refurbished unit failed within the first 2 weeks. Received second refurbished unit and it failed the first day. At this point, we demanded that we receive a NEW unit but Humax sent another refurbished unit. We refused delivery from UPS and it was sent back to Humax. Apparently Humax moved their warehouse during December 2006 so it took about 4 weeks for the new unit to ship. We were going to be out of town for the holidays, so I gave them a time frame of when NOT to ship the unit. They shipped it anyway and it sat on my front porch for 1 week. Thankfully it was still there when we returned. New unit worked for 9 months and failed. Even though the unit was NEW it was also a replacement and it only carries a 90-day warranty. Now they want $290 for a REFURBISHED replacement unit. I have kept a log of all the problems, calls, etc. and I asked to speak with a manager to express my frustration and to understand the lack of quality in their product. Going on 3 weeks of phone calls trying to get the unit replaced or the purchase price refunded and they can have the machine. I'm told that I'll hear from their corporate office within 72 hours--never happened. Called back, I'll hear back in 2 days, didn't happen. On the current issue: 7 phone calls, 3 emails, $400 on the machine and $300 for the lifetime TIVO membership--some of the worst customer service I've ever experienced.
What I wanted was a stronger pair of binocular but in the small size that I purchased, other wise they were fine
I have an HP CD burner and I got this to do CDRW disks because I heard that they are reusable after you no longer need the data on them. To my surprise, I initially had a problem with the drive but after a phone call to Iomega and a couple simple setting changes, the drive has exceeded my expectations. My used CDRW's erase fine in minutes and allow me to reuse them. The packet writing feature with the application Direct CD that came with the drive allows flawless packet writing that I was never able to achieve with my HP 6020. I have both CD's on my network but hardly use my HP any more. Thanks for a good product.
I was looking for binoculars that I could use for birding and to take on safari in Africa. These binoculars are light enough and their field of vision is great. They work wonderfully during low light which will be great in Africa since we are out early in the morning and late in the evening. I have used them for birding already and I cannot wait to use them in Africa.
Sounds great in the bathroom. A bit larger than I thought it would be, but no problem where we mounted it. It requires 2 "D" cells. Not sure it we will ever use the personal alarm (mounted too high on the wall to reach if you fell). Manual says it floats if you need a boat radio. Built in light (ie flashlight). Controls are easy to use but you may need the manual the first time for some of the enhanced functions.Comes with a nice wall bracket and can also hang from the fold out hook. The antenna wire can be pulled out of the case through a small hole to improve reception if needed. I am using it for AM and FM broadcast stations and I also have an FM transmitter attached to our bedroom TV so we don't wake the rest of the house when we are in the bathroom. Nice selectivity, picks out my litte transmitter from all the local stations.Fast shipping. I would recommend to a friend.
I like to buy the manufacturers ribbons when available due to poor luck with "clone" ribbons. Smart shopping brought the price down close to the cheapies and the quality of print and longevity of service are great.
Great sound, it's very light and portable, don't ask for full bass sound it's just portable speakers, however this little device does deliver a full range sound experience, I got it for a friend, she just bought the new Ipod Nano and when I saw it I bought one for me too!
Fellowes WIRELESS KEYBOARD USB BLACK ( 59493 )I have had & used two other wireless keyboards. 1st a Microsoft which croaked after the batteries died and when I replaced them and reset it both the keyboard and mouse no longer worked. Microsoft did not honor the warranty so I would never buy this product from them again.Next I purchased a more expensive Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse which again worked until the batteries died. I replaced the batteries in keyboard and reset it and again it no longer worked. I called there helpdesk and was connected to someone in some foreign country who barely could speak English who was rude and insolent to me and they did not honor the warranty either.So this led me to buying the current Fellowes keyboard I have from Amazon. This keyboard has been an Amazing Godsend to me. This has way more features then either of my other two keyboards did plus it has an ergonomic attachable wrist rest which is the perfect height. I had no problems connecting this or installing the software. Also there are no problems when the batteries die and putting in new ones the unit still works which is the way these products are supposed to be designed.
I have owned the HP IQ770 for over six months and use it as my main PC. My intial issues were related to using the installed Vista operating system... but for better or worse, Vista is here to stay.Now back to HP IQ770. It does a fair job, though I feel it is slow for a pc in this price range. The multicard reader failed about two months ago, dead and not servicable or accessable by the user. The DVD/CD burner is unreliable; sometimes not 'seeing' CD's or DVD's I loaded in it. The DVD/CD drive has jammed on occassion and refused to eject my disk. There is no access to this drive, either should it quit. There are no outputs for a second monitor; would be nice in the event of failure of the 'built-in' monitor. No HDMI, DVI, parallel, or serial ports you can NOT expand the stock system. You can not add a PCI card.The HP IQ770 does have a "WOW" factor due to its unique and very nice appearance... after that you will find it a very mediocre PC.
didn't fit my sub, holes are drilled off center. Had to redrill holes and also add holes to my sub. looks good poorly produced. Should have been a direct bolt on.
The first one I opened and used almost burned out my camcorder. It got hot and the recording had a very loud noise when watching. The second one, which I took a chance on was good as well as the third one. I know DVD's and I was hoping they were like others and maybe one in 50 bad. As ussual I seem to get that bad one. Other than that they were good for recording,at least the 2 of them were.
I have a 1.2GHZ CPU with 512 MB RAM. Good enough for my purposes. But I didn't have a hi-speed USB 2.0 port avail.Now I have 4!The card installed easily, and works to expectations.
Four great points;1. The sound quality is crisp and good.2. The noise canceling is very effective + the headphones work without the noise canceling.3. Light weight.4. Comfortable to wear, though not for over 2 hours.
I have owned a few digital cameras in my time, and spent too much money on them I might add. This one was cheaper than the others, and as far as point and shoot goes, this one is the best. Easy to use and it takes great pictures with little hassle. The battery provided takes enough pictures on one charge to fill a 64 mb card. (about 111 shots in the largest size & 400 small shots) I am Impressed with the quality of the camera for the price. It fits comfortably in my pocket so I can take it with me everywhere, wich I do!
Good charger, but not color pictured- more black than that. LEngth of cord is WAY too short for comfortable gameplay and charging at the same time. If playing and battery goes red, youre in trouble because you have to be right next to the outlet to play, and even then youre stretching it. Charging after gameplay when not using is a good idea, and then its a good charger. But as I said, the length is NOWHERE near pictured. Buyer beware, length of cord is A LOT shorter than pictured, do NOT let picture decieve you.Fun rating may be shown as a 5-star rating, that is not correct. I rate it 2-star over all and 1 for fun.
I got mine for christmas...and i loved it..it's got an remote control and everything...and the best thing..i can play it just by plugging the cable on the headpohne spot into the im3c...so it doesnt charge my ipod...cuz i have to use it till i run out of batterie otherwise...but batterie's life will not be any good...and it wont last for 12 hours..which ic supposed to..but mine alst for about 6..it's not bad...It might be kind of expensive but worth it... not heavy at all...it come with a case...i love it
I ordered an 8500 printer in February I requested a delivery in early March paid 265.00 after further checking I then paid the extra 50.00 for a paper kit and 3 year warranty. When the printer came it came missing all the parts associated with it and the paper kit came 3 days later. I emailed and talked with them and they told me to re-order the item costing another 305.00 They send a pre paid return form for me and I sent the unit back and kept the paper kit, after they got my return and they re-sent my replacement I had everything to start work. After I told them that they sent the wrong paper kit to me the 2nd time I was glad I kept the kit from the 1st order. Now I can do my work. After about a week they only credited my for 165.00 on the returned item 120.00 less than what I paid for because of keeping the paper kit. And they only charged 50.00 extra for the paper kit and 3 year warranty. Thus this item has NOW cost me over 420.00 for a 265.00 printer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!and a month of aggrivation..... and constant emails. LOOK ELSEWHERE to BUY a PRINTER
I purchase these for the medical students. They love this item & requested that I always buy this one. The ones I ordered previously had a hard core and they complained that they hurt their ears.
I too bought these for boating, and find the image stabalized compass really helpful. Without the stabilization, the compass would swing around 15 degrees either side, with it, maybe 1-3 degrees. I expecially enjoy the fact that I can adjust for my vision once, and not touch the focus -- ever... I can also read the compass with my glasses on -- and that is unusual for some units I tried.Yes, get the flotation strap.. Dolts will drop them...
I originally purchased these for strictly working in my sound lab, but I find I take them EVERYWHERE! the sound is very clear, the fit is comfortable (they also double as earmuffs!), and the low end is very perceptible.Shipped in a decent amount of time, and the price was a deal!
I've had this rangefinder for almost a year now and have been very happy with it. It does a much better job of picking up the pin then my old Nikon 400 that was designed for hunting. It is very compact and, so far, seems to be very durable. I looked at a lot of rangefinders for golf and in my opinion this one had the best combination of optics, size, design and durability. I'm really happy now that I can use it legally on the course.Although I gave it five stars, it is not perfect. You must have a steady hand and, if the wind is not blowing the flag, it may take more than a few tries to get a reading to the pin and not the background. Still the best all-around though.
Excellent product. RAM never is enough so get extra power in your notebook with these fantastic memories. You will never regret.
If you have a Palm and just hate using the on-screen keyboard, this little gem is for you. Keep a supply of AA batteries, however, and sometimes the keys are sticky, but it works for me quite well.
I just got done buying the Logitech Z-4 (returned), the Z-2300 (return tomorrow), and today received my ProMedias...and the third time is the charm! These speakers are so much better than the Z-2300's it is amazing. The midrange/vocal quality and the smooth tight hard punching bass is just fantastic with the ProMedia 2.1's.I actually liked the Z-4's but they simply didn't have enough power...if they packaged them with another 100 watts of clean power, they would really sing.The Z-2300s are all bass and not very satisfying to listen to. The quality of vocals doesn't even begin to compare to the ProMedia's or even the Z-4s. The CNET review for the Z-2300s is really off. They get plenty loud, but simply don't sound pleasant getting there. The ProMedia's get as loud (maybe louder) and stay beautifully balanced getting there.I'm really impressed with the overall range and sound quality of these speakers. I got them this weekend from Amazon for $109, and with shipping they cost the exact same $130 I had just paid for the Z-2300s from CC (who will be getting them back tomorrow). A great computer speaker at a bargain price...I couldn't be happier with my decision to try these out.
I had purchased these earbuds because I had lost my old earbuds. V-Moda is a company I trust because my previous earbuds were V-Moda Vibes, and they were equal, or possibly better than the Skull Candy 50/50 earbuds I had (possible because they are the same price). I thought, since these V-Moda Remix M-class earbuds were $50 when they came out, as well as the vibes, they must be pretty good, but boy, was I wrong.Pros: high quality material (aluminum), sticks in your ears, and very nice treble.Cons: NO bass or mid (crackly and such), fell apart in a week, the holes where the music comes out are in the worst places.Yes, the metal is very nice, and the rubber used for the chord is high quality and easy to untangle. The little rubber length adjuster is just a thick, cheap, piece of fat rubber, that you rap your chord around to make it shorter, which sucks if you are trying to listen to music when walking, or exercising. It bounces around, and gets stuck to your clothes! Then, when you take the adjuster off, the chord makes a spring shape for at least the next few times you use them... The problem is that I took it out of my ear by lifting up the bottom of the bud, and the back snapped off! The two pieces separated! I was confused, so i pulled the other earbud from the back, and that snapped off with a light tug! What crap.Next, like I said, the treble is great, but the bass is horrible. If you put on bass booster, the music sounds like fuzz and crackles. If you keep an equalizer off, the bass just sounds like... Well, it sounds like there is no bass. You can buy bass less earbuds, but they are high quality. One of the features of these earbuds has to do with its high quality bass. (False)...Finally, the driver (or speaker) is in the back of an earbud. Then there are holes where the sound travels to reach your ear. On these earbuds, the holes are very tiny circles, that create a circle around the inside of your ear. The problem is, sound goes through the bottom/middle of your ear, not the outskirts... That is why the earbuds are very quite, and you don't get the sound you could possible receive... I recommend more in-ear earbuds, instead of the round circle ones that just sit on the shape of the ear.Altogether, these are the worst purchase I have ever made when it comes to music! If you want reasonably priced earbuds, I recommend Skullcandy, Coby, Sony, or of you are willing to spend more money, Bose are really nice. The Apple ones that come with an i-pod are great, or even another pair of V-Moda earbuds, like the vibe, the vibe 2, or the bass freq. Just not the Remix M-class!
Amen for this product! It has saved our butts on countless long road trips, plane rides, or just going to BBQ's or the such where there just isn't very much "kid friendly" things to do. I have played it 4 hours straight & it failed to run out of battery life. It is loud enough to listen to outside amongst chatter or just other outdoor noise. & I love the fact the screen swivels...this has deterred little peoples from wanting to push the buttons while watching it.
Just look at the options then compare this camera to any other with the same options. You will be hard pressed to find a better camera for the price. I have owned many HP products and I am not disappointed with this one. Very easy to use, great picture, and outstaining quality when you print on a photo printer.... Nice camera which price is unbeatable on any web site.BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased a Samsung television about eighteen months ago. Two weeks ago the picture became all distorted. Since my television warranty was through Circuit City I had no choice but to call a television repair person out to look at it. As soon as he walked in the door he knew what the issue was. He told me that the part would cost almost as much as the television and that his recommendation was to throw away the television and purchase another one. After doing some research I discovered that there were quite a few Samsung televisions that were going out and that the parts were on backorder for about a month. Samsung was also not helpful. I trying to discuss this with SamsungTweets on Twitter, but he blocked me when I asked why nobody called me like he said they would. The only other answer I got from Samsung was that I needed to take it to a service center; this is after I told them that a television repair person had looked at it. From what I can tell from looking on television repair forums, Samsung televisions look to be pretty flakey.
This is not a product review, as my unit is on order. However, I want to caution people to be aware of the reseller's ability to offer warranty support. This is especially important for electronics.Be sure to check that the vendor you select is an authorized Pioneer retailer. Check out: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/article/top/0,,2076_86556318,00.html for the list of authorized internet resellers. If they are not on the list, you have no warrany. Period.One of the above resellers is not on the list (as of 13-Nov-05).
I have 4 televisions connected to one cable inlet. I had been using an older Gemini 3 way splitter rated 5-900 MHz which was put on the line when I moved in about 15 years ago. I switched over to this splitter because I am getting ready for a cable modem internet connection and wanted to be sure I had the most up to date stuff on the line. I was surprised to find that the reception on all 4 of my televisions has improved and since I have one more place in the line that this cable splits into two, I ran right out and bought a two way splitter by the same company for that line. I don't believe in spending extra $$ for something that I don't have to but this really was an improvement.
Great for using with my HP Compaq iPAQ, and digital camcorder. I'm actually ordering more memory cards. lol :-)
I purchased these for my husband and he was very disappointed. The ear pieces kept falling out of his ears. I would not recommend this product.
I just bought this lens 2 weeks ago for my Minolta 35mm X-370 SLR. A few days ago I had the first roll of film developed that I had taken while using this new lens. The sharpness of the images I created were very impressive. I shoot alot of bird photos at long distances and even in a slight wind while the camera was mounted on a tripod, the images came out exceptionally sharp. I can see right away I am going to realy enjoy this new lens for many years to come.
I was tired of running and working out with my hand held CD-player, so I decided to buy a mid-range MP3 player. For the price this MP3 player offers more than any other currently on the market.PROS:- Can hold a decent amount of songs - about 8 hours (roughly 125-150 songs). If you are using this to workout, you really don't need any more.- FM tuner picks up a nice range of stations- Extremely light- Comes with armband, clear protective case, and USB cable- Just plug it to your computer and transfer the files. No need to install any software.CONS:- The included headsets are ok, but remember the included headsets, at this point, is just an added extra.- The navigation system is a bit tricky, but after looking at the online manual I was able to navigate through it within minutes. So if you are really computer savvy then no sweat.I have used the voice recorder and it works fine. Remember folks, it's an MP3 player not a dedicated voice recorder. Don't expect the best recorded audio on this.Finally, I would recommend upgrading the firmware. I DID NOT experience any of the static that previous users had but I upgraded the firmware by visiting the SanDisk website.Other than that, it's a great product!
We bought this transmitter for close to $100 after trying out a cheap Belkin model that didn't work well. We thought that you get what you pay for, so it was time to pony up. I'll agree with other negative reviews about the reception being bad, and since I'm usually using this when traveling across the state, it would be nice if the change-station function was more user friendly. But worst of all for me is that I now have an iTouch, which will not display the station on the screen. It still works, but changing stations on the transmitter and making sure the radio correlates is close to impossible.
BEL Vector 955 High Performance Radar DetectorAround town, X band detected for store automatic doors. But alarm can be quieted by optional settings. But on clear streets and highways this one picks up k,ka and laser from far away if you tap the brakes at the voice alert it is at around 10 seconds (I wouldn't doubt a mile) before you see the law enforcement. Rated 3rd in accuracy tests and next 2 are hundreds of dollars more. Definetly a great bang for the buck, highly recommended!
We bought a pile of these things because they are cheap and looked solid. Thankfully, they were solid and easy to install, and we secured five computer set-ups in under an hour. Clearly, the locks are not going to be unbreakable, but as a general deterrent to stealing computer hardware, the cables look quite serious. Two warnings:1. Watch out for the glue. It's like Crazy Glue on steroids and will very happily permanently stick your hand to the floor.2. Don't lose the keys - the only solutions are (1) bolt-croppers to the cable or (2) damage to the casing of said secured items.
Great product. Easy simple / setup. The USB ports are spaced far enough apart so you can use all 7 ports.
Yes, the name has it all. It is an adapter, so it adapts, :). It was the cheapest when I purchased from Amazon.com, but the shipping was more then double the price of the item.
I bought my Sansui TV earlier today and so far I have been completely satisfied. When I got home I connected the TV right away and was watching TV in a matter of seconds. The TV also included an antenna that clips onto the back of the television. That antenna is about 2x smaller then the rabbit ears that I had on my previous TV. The display is brilliant. For the price I couldn't ask for a better display. Overall, this is one of the best TVs out there. Perfect for the kitchen or bedroom.
The headphones were purchased as a gift. The recipient was amazed at the quailty of sound, it's like being at a concert.
Let me offer some dissenting opinion on this expensive yet big and ugly and heavy pda. It comes with wi-fi, a good idea but it doesn't work most of the time, like when you a room away from your access point. The screen is small at slightly under 3.5" diagonal, and it's NOT readable outdoors, even on an overcast day. The qvga resolution is just not enough. Get this: you don't even get a cover after paying all this money. Battery life is miserable to say the least. Thumb-type keyboard is good idea a la Clie, but poorly implemented, hard to peck on and no dedicated number keys. Also my p and z keys broke after just two weeks. Overall a very disappointing pda. I think i'm going to get a clie.
It did not work. I do not know if the problem was the ZIP drive or my computer. The ZIP did not work on a friend's computer. S
Plugged this into my Linux box, presto, generated a ttyUSB0 device, and worked perfectly, first time, everytime. It's exceptionally nice to have a no-frills device that just works, without a hassle.
It took me a long time to decide what photo printer to get. After tons of research, I decided to go with the Sony DPPSV55 and I'm totally impressed and happy with the decision I made. The quality of the photos exceeded my expectations and the features are extremely easy to use and navigate and I don't need a computer. I just hooked it up to my TV and I was ready to go. The paper is a little pricey, but for me it's much cheaper than the photo lab. Unlike the lab, I'm in control of what photos I want, how many of each I want, and when I want them. Totally convenient for people like myself that aren't the world's best photographers. But what totally won me over is the dye-sublimation technology with the coating that enables the photos to last much longer and are more durable than the inkjet photos. When I take pictures of friends and family, I would like the photos to last forever. Sony made that possible. Only downside, not that it really bothers me, is the availability of paper at this time since the technology is pretty new. Few places carry it from where I live and right now they are all sold out. I've been ordering mine online through Sony's website. Other than that, no complaints. If you are looking for high quality 4x6 photos at a reasonable price and want your photos to last a lifetime, this is the printer of choice.
well worth the money, an excellent addition to a regular sony camcorder!
It took me forever to find the right digital camera - this was my third try. The delay time in between photos with this camera is almost non-existent. It has many other great features and settings, which are overshadowed by the excitement of finding a camera with a short delay and decent zoom. Two small negatives? The camera isn't tiny, and I don't like the lens cap - but at least it's attached with a little strap. This is a GREAT camera.
Fast Shipping - good product. Whie I am yet to subscribe to high definition TV picture in this set is terrific with regular cable. DVD is easy to use - important for my wife! Price is excellent - very competitive with similiar sets sold locally.
I am very pleased with these earbuds.. unlike alot of others, these are made of soft rubber and they pop right into your ear, blocking all outside sound. The rubber is extremely soft, I don't even notice I am wearing them.. amazing product.I am also happy with the sound quality, nice balance overall for the price.
The battery held a charge fine for the first ten charge cycles, but now (June 2012) it holds no charge whatsoever! The original Nikon battery is still going strong after probably more than 100 charges and three years. What kind of crappy cells did they put in this one? Wish I could send it back!!
The 880 was very easy to set up and use. It was also very easy to fine tune its settings, once I started using the device to control my home entertainment systems. I easily tweaked the settings to how I wanted the various devices to perform when I selected a customized 'Activity', such as 'Watch satellite TV', 'Watch DVD', etc.I am using it to replace 7 other remote controls that I formally used as a part of my home entertainment system. I am very happy that I bought this device.
I have been a Pepsi drinker for a long time and have consistently been less than impressed with Pepsi's choices for produts to reward it's loyal consumers. I new going in that spending my points was risky on anything I used them for. If you have lost your I-pod earphones these will suffice.
These headphones are great for those who go through them like socks and they sound great. I would recommend them to anyone.
Could not use this on my Brother multifunction printer although Amazon says it works on any USB printer. This unit does not work on any multifunction printer, according to the Buffalo website. However, it worked flawlessly on my Canon ink jet printer and was easy to set up.
I just finished installing and testing seven of these around the house for a hearing impaired family member and they are working great and not as concerned anymore if a fire occurs that they will not know until too late.
This particular model camera is no longer readily available at retailers, so I am glad to find it on amazon. It is a wonderful, high quality product for those just starting out in digital photography. Great price, too!
This was a very good purchasing experience. The item was just as described and was shipped immediately. I really liked it.
This is a great camera and a great deal. But Amazon is full of it. They try to fool you into thinking you are getting 35% off the list price. In fact, Canon advertises the list price at $999, the same price that Amazon sells it for. They improperly show the list price at well above this to fool you into thinking you are getting a discount.Dont get me wrong, the camera is worth $999, but you are not saving a single penny from ordering from this site!
Meeded to add in my new MagicJack PLUS. This turned out to be the best way. Works great with the MagicJack PLUS and I even switched my printer from my USB port to the router. (printer has both type of connections) After two weeks, everything seems 100% OK.
I was dissapointed with this product. I hardly noticed a difference.
I have a Dell XPS Generation 1 Laptop that consistenly overheats and autoshuts down, with no warning. Very frustrating. But my laptop has air intake from the bottom, and air output to the back.The problem with all the laptop cooling stations is that they do not often tell you whether the air intake is TO or FROM the bottom, and whether the fans are reversible / or speed adjusted.This particular cooling station has the dimensions in the metric system. Sorry, but I don't have time to convert to inches to see whether it's big enough.Also, what's a card reader? I'm trying to cool down my laptop, and this station has a card reader with compatibility? Why would it need to be compatible? I just need COOOOL.The one think I LIKED about this product, is that it has a fan in the TOP MIDDLE. This is KEY for placement as many laptops have the processor and / or video card in the back middle of the laptop. This is the section that overheats.But until I find a desctription with reversible fans, speed adjust, and at least 3 fans, I'll keep shopping.
My new HDTV had poor performance speakers. I disconnected the speakers and externallywired in a pair of Pyle Home PCB4BK 4Inch 200 Watt Mini Cube Bookshelf Speakers. Thesound is great. These speakers are small enough to be positioned in the space betweenthe TV base stand and the bottom of my TV. They are not obvious as being add-on speakers.
When it worked it was a great printer. It died on me 20 days out of the one year warranty. Won't print a thing now. If you buy this printer, better get an extended warranty. Canon has left a bad taste in my mouth.
Product came ahead of ship date. I bought this as a gift and they liked it. No problems with this vendor and will buy again.
I am currently writing this review while wearing the headphones at the moment and can say they are quite comfortable and do an excellent job not only keeping out external sound from creeping in but also keep your ears warm. Yes you do have to be aware of this when listening to music on a sunny day outside as they can heat up; but nothing I found too uncomfortable. the only other thing I find wrong (well not exactly it still can be solved) was the cord that extended out from the bass amplified subwoofer was a bit too short (about a foot and a quarter) for my taste. every time I try to pull my droid X out of my pocket to change songs it became a bit of a tug-of-war to keep from unclipping the subwoofer piece. Though I suppose I might eventually remedy the problem with a 2 foot extension cord if I can find one. My last headphones I use to use daily I think were from my last Jet Blue flight so this is a big step up I wasn't much of a connoisseur of music products when it came down to it so anything was a plus, these headphones just happened to steal my cake and eat it too) for me. In other reviews I have seen complaints of what looks and feels like shoddy plastic that makes up the headband and components from other internet reviews but from all my average adventures with them they seem to hold up well and while I probably wouldn't spend as much as they were initially when first came out long ago the price I paid now (came out to about 40) was perfect for how good they look and sound. My final note is on the bass and wow does it make a difference when listening to music at least from a portable listening experience compared to anything else I ever wore on my head or in my ear. Some I have seen complain that it sounds weird but I believe that may be a case of the bass dial turned up too high. You just have to remember that a little bass goes a long way for a song and sometimes you may have to tweak it a bit if it sounds too far off from how it might sound. One strange thing though is that I can sometimes hear this slight noise (like water dripping out of a gutter) when the bass switch is turned on and no sound is playing out of whatever I have it plugged into. It goes away after any sound is pumped through, and I have to note that it doesn't bother me at all but I feel inclined and curious as an engineer to wonder what causes it. Overall I give 5 stars for being just perfect for the price and thus can do no wrong by me. I hope the 2 cents I added to massive ocean of reviews is a bit different from all I saw when doing my own cautious research.
I've always wondered why Bose is so obsessed with the amount of Bass they can squeeze out of small speakers. It's a neat technological feat that they can do it, but it doesn't give a very balanced sound. The Wave radio sounds that way, and these Companion 2's also have TOO MUCH Bass!(and no tone control) Not everyone who listens to music is a Teenager wanting excessive Bass Boost...
I had it open and up and running and all my computers going on my 100MB DSL speed and was so happy. Okay, it is easy to set up, BUT...then came the problem. I run several MSN groups and suddenly I could not post messages! Okay, I concede maybe not everyone expects to post at MSN groups, but.....Then WHOA NELLY - I went to Microsoft Windows Update Window and I could not access it. It could not scan my computer. Now wait a bloody minute!!!!!!! Not being able to post in the MSN Groups is one thing, NOT being able to update your computer with Microsoft patches is Suicide! I mean nearly EVERYONE needs to access Microsoft update window to keep their computer safe from all the wholes in XP!!! THis is BAD OVERSITE.So I emailed them. I got a quick response that I had to go and set up port forwarding yadayada....EXCUSE ME...suddenly the easy set up was NO SO EASY as promised.Yes, it is very good, yes it gives four computers 100MB speed at one and I am so thrilled. However, this BIG OVERSITE of not being able to access Microsoft is ridiculous. Yes, it can been fixed by changing the ports for forward microsoft traffic - but the point is WHY SHOULD THEY???? One of the most basic things we need to access Windows Update and you cannot unless you make changes.Those changes SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE before the first one of this was shipping.Shame on them for making customers work, shame on them for not being as easy as they promised, and shame on them for ignoring nearly everyone will have to go through this and NOT GIVE any warning!!Four Stars for the product, four stars for their promt response - ONE STAR for their stupid plans on not including something every computer would need to access. If your computers are newer you will likely want to go wireless instead.
July 14, 2005: I was very excited about purchasing this printer for my 26,000 photo collection shot with my Canon 10D & 20D, however the unit Amazon shipped me had a bad yellow print head. I ran through all the manufacturer steps to clean the print heads but to no avail. I also got a pack of paper/ink and tried the other ink cartridge. Still no luck. 20 sheets of nozzle tests and no yellow after numerous head cleanings. The pictures I did print were very sharp and the paper had a nice shine but because of bad yellow print head, they were all bluish purple in appearance. Yuck! I have packed it up and will be shipping it back to Amazon for a replacement. I will report back if I get a working unit when Amazon sends out the replacement unit.July 19, 2005: I sent back the unit on July 15, 2005 via an Amazon directed UPS pickup and they are now showing they have received the defective unit and shipping next day saver the replacement unit at no cost. It's nice they are shipping a new unit next day but they could have used a faster shipping method to retrieve it. I am a Prime member.July 20, 2005: The replacement printer is here! I immediately unboxed it and ran the nozzle print test. All 6 colors showed up. I was happy! Then I hooked it up to my Mac that had the previous printer driver install and became frustrated. It would not print and claimed it couldn't communicate with the printer. I tried two different USB cables (the printer does not come with one). Both failed. ARGH! I was seriously scratching my head wondering if I got another bum printer. Then I said "What the heck" and uninstalled the printer drivers and reinstalled them. Walla! Working PictureMate and boy does it work! The print outs are beautiful whether from iPhoto or Photoshop. So much nicer than the ink jet 4x6s from my Canon S900 using the special high end Canon Photo Pro Glossy -- much cheaper too. I printed out 20 photos which took about 30 minutes (its not a speed demon) and compared them to photolab prints of the same photos. They compare nicely if not better. The paper feels firm and the colors are bright.All in all, I feel satisfied with my purchase now that I have a working unit. Amazon handled the return of the defective printer in a timely manner even though I was a little impatient for my new camera toy. For some reason I cannot change the "Star" rating of my review. I would now bring it up to 5. This is a recommended purchase.
Good mp3 player with software to make the file transfer easy, the only downfall is for otional equipment.
I have had this sub-woofer for almost 8 years now and it still performs as good as the day I first got it and it's been played at extremely high levels lots of times. It is one tough sub. It sounds great with both movies and music. It cranks out nice crisp/clean bass and is not boomy like a lot of other subs out there. The cabinet is built like a brick and it very strong and solid. I can't remember how many times my kids have sat on it and used it as a chair over the years. Hehe... I know this review is long over due but I happened to come across this on the net and decided to write a simple review. Bottom line is this sub rocks!
My picture was very snowy until I switched to the Z300. Now the picture on my TV is so crisp and clear. The Z300 has great shielding which blocked the interference form the rest of my cables. The Z300 is also built solid. If you already have good picture, the Z300 may not help. But for optimum picture quality and protection from interference, the Z300 is awesome.
Sir..I would like return this product as it is not useful for me. By mistake I ordered this item. I appreciate if you could send the return sticker I appreciate it...Thanks...Sampath
These are great. Comfortable on the ear, plenty of seal to hear your content. Just what I was looking for! I have tried countless earbuds and found them to be useless. They are uncomfortable and don't stay put. I'm always fidgeting with them, problem solved!
I really enjoy these for watching water sports -- windsurfing, kite surfing, surfing, etc.Very clear, easy to focus and hold.I just wish the main lens caps would not be removable so they wouldn't fall off the straps.Aloha,Justin
If you have plenty of space and a tolerance for loud and annoying electronics, then the Belkin 4-Port KVM is for you.This thing is like a kid in a movie theater: Noisy. Every time I switch to a different PC the thing makes a pair of loud chirps. I contacted their technical support on how to disable this nonsense and was told that it can't be disabled and that some people actually like this audio confirmation. My thinking is, if some people like it why does everyone have to live with it? Isn't the fact that the image on the monitor changes to the other PC enough confirmation that the PC has been switched? Another helpful thing the tech said was that they have another model where the sound can be disabled by jumping through some hoops, but this KVM costs $70 more than the one I just bought!Aside from the top and bottom of the unit, cables stick out from all sides of this thing and it looks like a giant unwieldy spider ready to ensnare anything that comes within its reach. I guess the alternative would be to have all of the cables stick out one side but then it would be unbalanced.I'm returning this thing immediately due to the noisy operation, partially because I hate the noise and partially because I hate supporting bad design.
I used this lens to take photo of my 1 year old boy. the lens work great under low light conditions. Sometimes, It got some focus issues but not sure if it is due to the camera or the lens. Anyway if you shoot under low light, be sure you get the right moment. Outdoor, it is a great lens, amazing sharp.
worked just fine. packaging was fine. I have no complaints. Did the job I bought it for, extending my rca audio cables.
I got this one from Bestbuy and have enjoyed it for three days.Pros:--the sound quality (and the recording quality) is great, not less than or even better than iRiver iFP 700 series and iFP 800 series which use Philips chips;--the design is very cool, far more than the above two series;--the size is amusingly small;--the battery life is great ( I am still using the one that came with the player);--If you have installed Windows Media Player 10 in your computer, it can be used directly as a UMS, without the need to chage firmware.Cons:--Unbelievably, no FM tuner!!!--No armband or belt clip!!!
The only thing I would like better is a green backround. The same color as used by the TV stations for inserting backrounds. A medium green seems to allow cleaner backround drops than this blue. I'd also like a simple method to place lighting from higher or above. I'm going to try to make a metal frame that rings the opening and has clamps for the lights. I dropped one light and the bulb blew out. I was concerned about the high factory cost until I found the same bulb at Walmart for $4.Quality construction and a great studio for our hundreds of eBay listings. Thanks!
I love this little speaker. Compared to the little one my son bought at Radio Shack, it has unbelievable sound quality. However, I paid only $17 on a Gold Box deal, so I am taking that into consideration. I would never pay retail, altho' some of you might think it is worth it to get this kind of bass. It is completely portable which makes my ipod so much more useable both in the car & at home. The only thing I am unhappy with is that no A/C adaptor is included. However, my husband said A/C adaptors are easy to get, so once I have that, you won't hear one more complaint from me.
these are getting harder to find and I'm not sure why. glad amazon has them available. lifesaver for my sore neck at work.
I bought 2 7" widescreen digital photos for Christmas. The Coby 758 and a Pandigital. When comparing the same photos on both of these, there is no comparison. The picture quality is MUCH better on the Pandigital and I'm taking the COBY back to get my money back. They were very similar in price as well which is the surprising part.
All in all a nice player for the money. I haven't had any problems or issues except for one. My DVD player will turn on by itself which turns on my TV and can be a bit alarming to be woke up by. I can recall three incidents thus far. I guess next time I need to do some more research. I have owned this player for over 18 months.
This System is great. A system under $50 that is good is hard to find. You shoulg get this system.
Perfect replacement battery. Holds charge and that is everything. Nothing worse than thinkinhg you are fully charged and when you go to use the camera there is no charge and you lose the shot. Thanks for offering this battery at such a reasonable price.
We ordered this Scanner at the last minute not sure if it would arrive in time for Christmas, but arrived ahead of schedule. Great product. Easy to program.
I have been given the developer's version of this PDA from JavaOne conference. First impression was excellent, Sharp was very smart about integrating a hidden keyboard, far better than plugging an external keyboard like Palm.. No mess very clean..This is not just a cool gagdet but a very useful device, it acts just like all other current PDAs, got all the softwares that are necessary to perform the tasks for a PDA.. Although it's a new OS, but sooner than later, there will be lots of software floating around. Again, this is a good thing to encourage more people to develop software for Linux.. Secondly, keen software engineer could write codes on the move.. Thirdly, isn't this the only PDA that allows two types of external memory without those messy plug-in devices like iPAQ? Lastly, the GUI is just nicely done...Resolution and screen size are perfect. I have been looking around at the current market such as iPAQ, Sony Clie, Palm etc and I have to say, this has the best resolution and it's so crisp.This is my first PDA and I am a very proud owner of it!
It works great. Nothing special to do it's plug and play the way I like it.
Though the price is right, I didn't like the final results. I tried putting this on my Zune at least a dozen times and couldn't keep from getting dust, a fingerprint or something under it. I also couldn't get it to slide all the bubbles out. I finally went and ordered an invisibleSHIELD and though it was considerably more in price, the ease of putting it on (flawless the 1st time) was worth the extra money.
These speakers came in today, and I could not beleive how good they sound. Yes, I had to crank the bass down also, but windows media player has an equalizer built in. Look great, sound great, excellent vaule for the buck!
For basic household use in Home & Hobby P-Touch, I am satisfied with quality and performance. Can be difficult to separate tape from backing paper, but not impossible.
Just got these babies less than a week ago and must admit im loving themI was doubting buying them cause of certain reviews but i have to say these are just perfect!the sound is crisp and clear,they are comfortable, and they look like their going to last a very long time :D
I'm an abid music listener and i've stuck with skullcandy for several years now. My last pair were the Lowrider Rasta, and I really liked them, but i felt like something was missing. I needed more kick. So I went searching for a relatively cheap pair of headphones that could fulfill my needs. That's when i came upon the Skullcrushers. They had mixed reviews, but i wanted to see for myself. I just got them yesterday and literally have not taken them off! The bass is amazing, and you can still hear the song! Probably the best headphones i've ever had. I don't think i'll be needing another pair anytime soon. I will recommend them to anyone who loves music like i do. They fold and the speakers twist, so i can walk around campus without being choked.
I've tried 3 cheaper pads and they just broke in a few months if not weeks. So I spent a few more bucks on this pad and it is far better. Well worth the extra cash, which really wasn't much more. Buy it and enjoy a quiet and well built cooling pad.
It is hard to rate longevity when I've only had it a month. However over a couple of years I've gotten six of the same model, and I'm still happy with all of them.
The iPod is small and easy to use. The only thing is it skip some songs occassionally.
Tired of lukewarm, weak coffee from various drip models and hesitant to spend a small fortune over time for a Keurig; I opted to go old school. Boy! Am I ever glad that I did. This little pot is perfect for one person, making two perfect hot mugs. If you like your coffee hot, this is the pot for you. Brews at about 190+ degrees. Unlike others, I have had no problems with the strength of the brew. I will admit the first couple of times the brew came out weak; but, that was my fault. I had not situated the stem properly and the water had not reached the grounds. Once a month I also clean it with a coffee pot cleaner, that is in addition to rinsing it out everyday. Take care of your percolator and it will take care of you, delivering pot after pot of strong, hot coffee.
I had been using my Palm III for a couple of years, I never had a problem with it. After my Palm got damaged, I decided to give Hnadspring a try. Big mistake, my Visor crashes constantly. I carry a paper clip with me to reset it. After just a few short months, I am retiring my Visor and going back to a Palm. I would recommend anyone who relies heavily on their PDA to do the same.
This works great for the earbuds. But, I wanted it to be big enough to hold the charger, too. So, it works great for what it was designed to do. I wanted it for travel.
I have one at work and one at home and I have to say this thing is picky about what keyboard you can use with it. It was not a faulty unit (because tested 3 different units). It would not work with 4 other keyboards. One logitech and 2 Memorex ones (which i liked) and a microsoft wireless.So I have to use a HP KU-0316 keyboard which works great with it which is also the ones they issued in my job.Other than that its really the only good dual monitor KVM that otherwise very reliable and a solid piece of hardware.
These straps are very high quality with a solid feel. The shorter one fits nicely around the wrist, while the larger works well as a neck strap. One complaint for those of us with slightly hairy necks - the strap will catch and pull, resulting in the occasional painful twinge. But they still get my recommendation.
I think this is the best DVD burner that you could buy for the money.It's fast, simpe to install, and the DVDs it burns are high quality. It also comes with Nero burning software.Nero won't pull movies off of encrypted DVDs, so you may want to download "DVD shrink" to copy the original DVD, and it automatically works with Nero to burn to a new DVD.
Hello, this case is awesome, nice and roomy, fits 15.4" laptops fine and the cords and whatever else you want to put in there. I had dropped my laptop in this bag a couple of times and nothing happened to the laptop. the only down side is the cell phone case when I had it was for the phones 10-20 years ago, as in the longer style phones, I'm not saying a flip phone doesn't fit in here just to big and weird looking. besides that its definitely a good bag and buy.
As a Minox fan and owner since 1969 and gadget lover, I was eager to see how this much-touted little gem worked. I first did a lot of research reading data and reviews. BOTTOM LINE PREPURCHASE INFO: No other beginners camera even comes close to the quality of photograph and accompanying software. Having bought two fancy digital cameras for family and friends and a Panasonic Palmcorder with good digital camera inside it, I am well aware of imaging software. ...P>PERFORMANCE: The little camera performed as expected. Operation was simple with two buttons and good menu and LCD menu indicator, photos reasonably sharp given the tiny size, and the accompanaying software superbly usable. It even came with a Duracell AAA battery, a detail no other review noted, but to me connoting a note of quality and not tyring to cheap out every which way. As a webcam, I looked at the images produced, and they were typically sub-mediocre but also in line with webcams of this price. Indoor shots are a bit fuzzy, but my son took a great panorama shot in a seminar room of me giving a seminar, which I easily stitched into a broad panorama with the included software. By the way, one review I read was dead wrong: The delayed beep does not indicate when the photo exposure starts; rather, the delayed beep indicates when the photo exposure stops, which inside in dim light is a couple seconds.TWO FLAWS: First, I almost sent the camera back, because the image gets a bit blurred around all the edges. Then I looked up photos posted on the British Amazon site and elsewhere, and they were the same way. This I can live with. Second and more serious, the battery drains disturbingly rapidly when you're storing a lot of pictures. For two weeks I had no trouble, but last weekend I went on a trip, took perhaps 30 pictures, and the battery drained in less than two days, leaving me with three photos only. This problem has been noted in other reviews, but I can live with it also. However, if you take a lot of photos, download soon. I have yet to experiment systematically with it, but I changed the battery quickly with those three pictures, and they were still there after changing the battery, whereas the instructions say you will lose pictures when you change batteries. There may be some mechanism that allows you a socond to change batteries and not lose your photos....P>CONCLUSION: The SiPix Blink is the first camera ever that allows the general public to experience what (subminiature camera) Minox owners have enjoyed for decades: A camera you can and ACTUALLY WILL take anywhere that takes decent pictures. SiPix is currently a price performance breakthrough, throughly fun, and a great affordable way to get into digital. Not bad for insurance purposes too. As for me, I'll use mine a lot, but I'll still carry my Minox B, the last of the Minox cameras needing no batteries.Jim
This camcorder is small lightweight and very easy to use. I only have one complaint and that is that the disc only records for a half hour, and sometimes I push the off button whan I want to zoom! These are both things I can live with. The price is steep but worth it because it has the latest tecnology. When you watch the dvd it is like you were there!! Great camcorder!!
I purchased this product a month ago and didn't open the box until tonight because i thought i was going to need a bunch of time to figure this installation out. I was wrong, it took very little time and it worked perfectly from the get-go. I installed it on our two laptops and no problems, only disappointment is that it only works on one computer at a time.
All 5 are perfect, great color, I like the Picture Mode, Text Mode and Economy Mode. Super flat face and no logo's plastered all over them, recessed all 5 into the walls of each of the rooms in my home. Maybe I just got lucky, we'll see. I am buying 5 more next week.
I give 4 stars because of the performance issue mentioned by other reviewers is true. I never tried 128Mb Sony brands but if Sony got the same problem I give it 5 stars due to the price different.I'm using Sony 8, 32 & 64Mb memory stick & all give me instant access (I really not feel any delay even in 64Mb, but I pretty sure there is if measure by instrument)The main concern of any memory cards is reliability - this one didn't need any reformat after 4 months use. Some of my Sony brand memory sticks did give me &quot;device not read&quot; error & need to reformat before I can use it.Price is good coz I got it for 32+. Also, 256Mb is still too expensive to have one now compare with other memory formats.
The instructions are not intuitive and you need to buy a separate memory card, but once you get it down it works great. Pictures turn out well with a steady hold and the video is a nice feature.
So far so good. I had a Monster Cable connecting my PS3 to my HD TV for a while. I bought another PS3 and decided to save some money by getting one of these cables through amazon because they were astronomically cheaper.It turns out that the quaily of picture is just about the same. I mean I can't see a difference. So, I highly reccomend this product.
So far so good on these bulbs. They worked in my projector and are still working now. I would buy them again.
I purchased this item along with the Rocket Air Blaster. They both worked very well. I documented my sensor cleaning project over at The Geek's Garage on blogspot. You can see for yourself how much the combination of both tools worked to get rid of my sensor dust. Highly recommended![...]
Great speakers .. i was just about to pick up two sets when i came up a lil shy of the cash .. the thing about these things is that they are great but if you plan on selling them after they kind of lose alot of value .. =-x
I couldn't be happier...for the price, I don't think I could have gotten a better GPS. The screen size is perfect along with the available options!
As I see it there are three choices in good CD table radios: Bose, Cambridge Soundworks and Boston Acoustics. If there's another one out there, no one is writing about it.Based on extensive reading of what consumers and audio reviewers are saying, and hearing the Boston Acoustics in the store, we bought the Boston Acoustics yesterday. Not disappointed.If you want good sound and a low price, you can probably get a mini shelf system for $400, or get better components for $500. If you want good sound that you can carry from room to room, with no connections to make, these table radios are the right thing.Everyone talks about the sound quality, with reason. The BA sounds good! It is clear, natural, full, and has adequate bass. What stands out though is the tuner. I'm not a radio lover, because of the lack of good stations, but if the tuner is your thing, I'd recommend buying this above any tuner I've had in car, boombox or components. Across the dial it pulls in dozens of stations strong.So far what I miss is a volume knob. Like so many new products, on the BA you press the volume control lots of times to advance or decrease volume. Otherwise it's well designed. We took it out of the box and plugged it in, without reading the instructions, just like a $20 clock radio. My wife loves the fact that there's nothing new to learn.We have various CDs and CDRs that will play in one device and not the next. So far they all play in the BA table radio.Thirty years ago when you bought a stereo it generally lasted until you wanted something better. I had my second system for 27 years. With CD players I don't know if you can find that kind of longevity. Reliability is a big deal now, when comparing brands. What leaned us hard toward Boston Acoustics was that we've heard of a lot of people who had problems with their Cambridge Soundworks' radios, and a repair guy told me he saw more Bose than anything else. Ask me in 20 years, but we're hoping that Boston Acoustics is the most reliable of the trio.To us $499 is a big deal. (Good luck finding a lower price, unless you buy one on eBay, which could void the warranty.) This is our main sound system now. (And it has jacks in the back so you can play a cassette deck or other equipment through it.) We carefully asked Tweeters if they had a thirty day satisfaction policy. They do. But this unit is not going back. It's also available in more stores than Bose or Cambridge Soundworks, so check it out.
It's exactly what i needed, it works great and nothing wrong with it. Shipping was Fantastic. I would recommend this to musicians looking for a TRS cable
Contains READ ONLY "U3" portion with trojans, malware, spyware, adware, subscription based services. You cannot use or erase this partition using a Macintosh.Doesn't actually have 1GB capacity (even if you count the unusable part), doesn't even have 1,000 "marketing megabyte" capacity.I bought this for my aged parent's Macintosh and was horrified to see an undeletable CD image appear on the Mac desktop everytime it was inserted.
I'll start off by saying that I am biased against apple. I bought this thing for my mom because she wanted something small and thought this looked cool. The software for this is some of the worst I have ever used in my life. I thought that the creative labs MediaScource was bad but I was wrong. One thing that I could never figure out is why USB devices are so annoying to install. You can't plug it in prior to installing the software and if you do you're SOL. After installing and uninstalling every bit of the drivers that came with this thing I still cannot get iTunes to recognize the iPod even though Windows does. And of course it will not function without iTunes. Even during the installation when it tries to format the iPod it just stalls out (much to my dismay the progress bar is just on a set loop; so it does not actually show any progress).I am not a fan of any of the MP3 player software; I personally would like to see it function like a removable storage device. Just move whatever files you want over and it will play anything that's a supported file type (just like an MP3 CD you put in your car). But it is especially annoying when the software you need won't recognize your device even though everything else does.
Well, it's nice built. Seems more solid than the Marble trackballUnfortunately there's a few minor (a some major annoyances).1) The 3 left buttons can be a little stiff, but they break in after while.2) The scroll wheel. Wow, that's annoying as hell to reach with my index finger while operating the trackball. I can use the wheel, but I have to take my finger off the ball. Better than no scroll wheel though. This was a major selling point for me though, couldn't find any other index finger style trackballs with this many buttons or a scroll wheel.3) Low DPI, tracking is a little bit choppy. Fine for desktop work, horrible for any accurate, time-sensitive stuff *cough* gaming *cough*4) Can't track too fast. If I spin the ball really fast, the pointer just spazzes. Again, not for gaming.Honestly, the Marble Trackman (for half the price) has better trackball tracking. Unfortunately it doesn't have enough buttons and it has no scroll wheel. Which annoys me some.Well, it's the only index finger trackball with lots of buttons and a scroll wheel, so I guess I'm keeping it.I'll probably use this for browsing and general stuff, and get a good normal mouse for gaming.One last thing, don't use the CD version of the software, get the new one from the Logitech website.
I bought this lens over 2 years ago... it was the lens which hooked me on photography and started a very long, expensive road of purchasing lenses that cost more than some cars I've owned.But not this lens... reasonably priced, and it has earned its spot next to the other lenses in the collection that cost 3 to 8 times more. The build quality can't compete with any of the L-series lenses, but the images that it can produce definitely give them a run for their money.Just had to pay respect to the lens that started it all for me, even though it's now over 2 years after the fact.
Not much to say here. I plugged it in and now my computer makes noise.
I bought the VMT-100 to control the volume of a pair of Bose, in-wall speakers I purchased at the same time. Once installed, I was very disappointed with the flat/dull sound from the Bose and was almost ready to return them. After double checking all the connections (used Monster, 14ga in-wall cable) decided to try a different volume control (a more expensive one from Niles) before giving up on the speakers.At least in this case, cost equals performance/quality... with the Niles volume control the speakers "woke" right up and now seem to produce both the crisp highs and lows the VMT-100 wouldn't pass through.
I thought this was really a great idea, but the signal is far too weak to sound decent in any car I've tried it in (Chrysler mini van, Subaru Outback, VW bug, Honda Accord). It's better if you're out in the country, but completely and utterly worthless anywhere near an urban (or suburban!) area. Even in the country you'll probably need to change frequencies frequently (ha ha). Additionally, you have to install the broadcast stations on your iPod and it works out so that when you're just trying to listen to your music with headphones these tracks for the stations come on and make a really loud high-pitched beeping sound (same problem just using iTunes on your computer). This could be solved by making a playlist with everything except the stations, but the whole thing is just not worth the trouble. I wish car stereos just had an "in" jack.
Its cheap, it work perfectly..I dont know how long will it last but not bad for the price..I recommend this product to those who need similar item as this.
I purchased this card because I upgraded my ASUS Mother Board. The new board had no ISA slot that had been used by my previous HP provided card. The Adaptec card fit easily into one of the new board's PCI slots. Windows XP Pro found the new hardware and configured my ScanJet 4P (HP scanner) for immediate use! This was the easiest upgrade I have ever done. Thanks for providing another fine card to assist with upgrading to faster platforms.
I just purchased this lift. I received the package and the power supply was dead. I called the manufacturer and was shipped a new one next day no hassle at all. It installs quickly by attaching to the back of the cabinet not the bottom. It is best to install 5/8 or 3/4" plywood to the back of the cabinet if it doesn't have a strong secure backing. The unit stands 34" tall so it is a tall unit. The universal arms did not fit on my 37" LG LH55 TV without slight modification. I had to drill new mounting holes to get this to work which was not a problem. The universal mounting arms are nothing fancy and will require two people to mount the tv to the lift. I would suggest getting the Cheetah mount to secure to the base as it's mounting is more flexible if you have close VESA mounts like on my TV and you don't want to drill. The Cheetah mount also has a hook type latching system which will allow one person to mount the tv to the lift. For another $20.00 would make things a lot easier. The unit works well. I would recommend to anyone. Just my .02
Sturdy plastic attachment that provides some lens protection if you knock your camera around a lot. For a few comparison shots I've done, I can't tell a lot of difference in the photographs taken with or without, but it does provide some protection for the lens surface (and doesn't seem to impact most photographs negatively if you just leave it on all the time.) I envision that it will make a difference when photographing around water in bright sun.
I regretted to buy this product. It only can connect one PC at a time. can not record program. Those features should not be difficult to implement. Another problem is if you want to use your PDA to watch TV occasionally, you have to buy another software.
Sandisk is Exceptional. Always have been for me all the years I have used them. Never had a failure or error. never had one wear our or break. I use them TONS. I have taken over 40,000 photos and between the 3 sandisks I have none of them are any slower, have had any errors, or have broken. I take them out of my camera and put them in a card reader every time I put pictures on my computer. If you can imagine.. I've done that quite a few times. they are VERY DURABLE CARDS!...Highly Recommend them over others.
Sandisk is a great brand and has always been a quality product.This was a few extra dollars for the extra speed and I think it was well worth it.
fit my panasonic lumix tz5 just snug =o) it will def fit a spare battery too in the front pocket but the case will prob be bulky looking. good quality for the price!
We were vrery pleased with the results. Needed to turn it to find the right spot, but then received more station than expected. Could not get hardly anything before. Using this in Lyndon Station WI. & getting really good picture from Madison stationsAssembly was easy ..... just followed the picture.
It was great. Worked right on demand with no wait time, and I am impressed. Usually have wait times on some codes. Thanks!
Am an avid webcam user and now of the FlexStand. It has solved loads of problems for me. My cam now stays where I put it, the wire is out of the way and I can easily swing the cam away when I'm not using it. Although there are some quirks, following the included instructions gets you over them quickly. I highly recommend the FlexStand for all webcam users. I dont know what took so long for a product like this to be made. Check out the picture I uploaded to "Customer Images"
I really like this clock radio. I do miss battery backup and the CD function has no repeat... my son likes a cd to play through the night, but it only goes through once. Sound is great, ability to hookup mp3 is neat and the numbers are super easy to read at night!
The smaller Dream System UTTERLY SUCKS, but this one is AWESOME.I recently installed one for a friends parents and as we tested it out, our jaws dropped. There is so much sound and depth here that the light fixtures outside your house will vibrate. And it didn't seem to compromise on clarity a single bit. It's by far, the most bang fer yer buck.
This drive is such a joke. After reading everyone else's reviews I wonder if they even tested the design before selling it. Incredibly slow, and very flaky connection to a Mac running 10.4.9. I bought two of these, had to return one under warranty, and now wish I would have just gotten my money back for both. Don't buy it - you WILL be sorry. I got a WD MyBook Pro Edition III (1TB) and it works great.EDIT - a few months after this review I decided to take the case apart and use the drives elsewhere. Same problem - I installed the drives that were inside into two separate OS X machines, and both were extremely slow - lucky to get a couple MB/sec write. So even if you're looking at one of these just for a couple 500GB drives, stay away.
Had trouble regulating sound volume. Picture went out after 11 months. It cannot be mounted with standard mounting kits.
I bought one of these from Walmart and it stopped working within a few weeks. Thinking that that it was a fluke, I went and bought another one and it stopped working in less than a week. I live alone and have never dropped or bumped it which would make either one stop working (and I don't have pets which would accidentally move it when I wasn't looking).I bought it the first time (and re-bought it the 2nd time) because it's by far the most ergonomic remote control I could find (the remote which came with my LG brand TV is ergonomically *horrendous*!). I've examined every remote control at the big box stores and Amazon and believe that whoever designs television remote controls needs their heads examined.Another reason -- but not the most important reason -- I bought this model was because it had a lighted keypad and I do most of my night time TV watching in the dark and lighted keypad is very useful. However, on the first remote of this model I bought the lights only lit up (and then *very* dimly) about 1/3rd of the channel number buttons. On the 2nd, replacement remote of this model I bought, even fewer of the channel keypad buttons lit up when the LIGHT button was pressed.Bottom line, ergonomically it's the best possible remote on the market (in my opinion) but if it's only going to last for a few weeks (based on the two back-to-back ones I bought) it's a very very very poorly manufactured remote.One last thing, within the past two years I also bought...1) an RCA VCR-to-DVD recorder (also at Walmart) and only used it to transfer about 10 VCR's to DVD's before it stopped working....and 2) a shelf-type RCA stereo system (combo stereo and CD player -- not a boom box-type) and it frequently takes several attempts to get the CD to start playing. I expect it to stop playing altogether at any time. Btw, about 15 years ago I bought an RCA video camera (due to the lower price) and it stopped working just a few weeks after I bought it (and after it was too late to take it back).In conclusion, from my experience, I recommend that everyone stay away from RCA products. They're cheaper to purchase...but don't expect them to work well or for very long. You get what you pay for. While I'm recommending inexpensive products to stay FAR FAR away from (based on much experience) also don't waste your money buying anything made by Emerson electronics -- they're made from very cheap plastic and other components and will also stop working within days or weeks.
This is binocular melded with a very low end submegapixel digital camera.I can't even rate the optical portion high, because it was very uncomfortable to use. The spacing and spacing adjustments between the barrels are awkward. My nose has to rest on the USB port entry to be able to see into the lenses.The camera automatically shuts off in less than 60 seconds, sometimes not enough time to line up a shot. When the shutter engages, it beeps once, but it beeps twice more before shut off, forcing me to look at the camera to ensure I didn't hit the shutter again.The worst part, is my 10X digital camera opticals gets a tighter closeup than the binocular.
Sometimes the sound quality tends to feel a bit too warm when listening to classic music, especially orchestral work, but not to the point that the music itself becomes blurred. Overall very good sound quality for the price.
My father purchased this printer. It is about as good as any other inkjet printer for producing printouts. Picture printouts are standard quality (some visible color splotching {dithering} if you look close). Regular printouts are acceptableHowever, this is one of the worst printers I've ever used.1. On device instructions are useless, getting useful information from google is very hard.2. To insert photo paper it took me 20 minutes of puzzling through the various undocumented tabs and other physically moving things to figure out how to insert photo paper.3. Windows drivers are only good for printing out "full sheet" printouts. Trying to print other sizes is not supported.4. OSX, while allowing for complex printing options in software, was not provided with acceptable drivers. Pictures printed from OSX look like they were printed on a cheap inkjet.5. Changing the ink cartridges almost prompted me to call a technician - it's that complex.Overall, it felt like I was using a printer from 1970. Absolutely the worst piece of consumer electronics I've touched in recent years.PS: Ink cartridge racket is absurd. Best buy charged $100 for 2 blacks and a set of colors. If you don't need to print photo-pictures, a cheap color laser is a much more economical choice than this printer.
Well constructed, everything fits easily with plenty of room left for accessories, etc. Very satisfied.
This Pharos PT120 GPS Receiver is hand small and portable. The bluetooth feature allows me tp connnect to either a Tablet or PC when I use the mapping or directions apps. It allows more acccuracy than the built in gps sensors.
It's great for doing what it says it does. But it's too much. I wish it was wireless or something. I might start using it again if I got phone calls all day. I felt a little to wired up, like I could tangle on stuff as I walked by. I found it way easier to set my phone on vibe, and just put my headphones around my neck when I get a call. It does what it's supposed to do though, and I'd recommend it if you did get calls all day, and can't part with your tunes even for a second.
I work at an office store that sells this camera, and I've played with it some. It's junk. Pictures only turn out tolerably well if everything is just right. You can't be further away than maybe 15 feet, or closer than 10. The lighting also has to be just right, which drives me crazy. To dark, and the picture is black. A little to light, and the picture is a white blob.You can't actually use it in the real world, is what it amounts to. My old HP 735 takes far better pictures, and it's old and 3 megapixels.This camera is garbage. I'd say probably 1/3 to 1/2 get returned for store credit. The pictures are usually unrecognizable, and the camera is prone to breakage. People buy this looking for a cheap camera; it ain't worth it. Pay a little more, and get at least a low end Kodak or something. There is a reason this thing is so utterly cheap.
This product delivers as promised, full range of sound and ample output to fill a large room. I rated this product a 4 because I purchased it for use on my night stand to listen to music at night. Unfortunately, the lowest volume setting is too loud to fall asleep to. I also noted one of the negatives listed in the other review, a "rattle" or vibration on deep base tracks, this is only noticeable at the unit and not throughout the room. All in all, a very well designed product with rich sound. I just wish it had a lower volume setting.
Do NOT buy these headphones. If you do, you WILL regret it.These RCA 900MHz Wireless Headphones (WHP160T) wireless headphones DO NOT work well at all. I have to be INCHES away from the antenna to get any signal at all (and it cuts in and out even then), there's hissing, and the sound quality under the hissing is very poor.These headphones had one good customer review on amazon which stated that hissing, and signal cutting in and out problems (which MANY of the other reviews complained about) were resolved with some WD-40 as a contact cleaner on the potentiometer that tweaks the 900 MHz broadcast frequency. It was on the basis of this review that I bought these things. I am now convinced that that review was fiction.The problem with these things is that "Thompson Consumer Electronics" or "RCA" or whoever manufactures these headphones has simply put a piece of JUNK out onto the market.The "original packaging" has been pretty much destroyed because it is, in fact, impossible to get into the package without destroying the packaging. Many products are packaged that way these days, so Beach Audio's "original packaging" requirement for returns is really pretty ludicrous. I complained to Beach Audio about this product, and they did NOT respond to my e-mail.
I think it was under $2. It worked every time I used it so far. Quality is fine, but I only have a 720 tv. HDMI is a digital cable, so quality of the cable shouldn't matter if its a 1 or a 0, either it gets through or it doesn't.
Works exactly as described for a reasonable price. I have other Tiffin filters for my film and my digital cameras. All work well for me.
Not fancy but solid case from Antec, great price (50$ on sale with free shipping)
We used this camera on a trip to Hawaii and it takes great snorkeling pictures. Some people had mentioned to me that this camera tends to leak, but I didn't find that to be the case. One caveat though - there isn't a flash (or at least there wasn't on the model we purchased) so the pictures taken with clouds over head tended to be a bit &quot;murky&quot; - the ones taken in bright sunlight turned out MUCH better. I eventually plan on buying a &quot;real&quot; underwater camera for SCUBA, etc., but if you are just planning on going on a snorkel trip or going swimming this is ideal - I don't think that you can take it deeper than about 10 - 15 feet (maybe that's when it starts to leak) so this product would not be ideal for any deep water sports.
I've had this skin for years and years and it does a great job of protecting my Zen. The only issue I've had is with the clear plastic screen piece. If you're not paying attention it can fall off pretty easily. But it keeps the rest of the player protected. Has a belt clip and a stand, and leaves openings for the USB plug and headphones and microphone. The car charger works great: I just wish it had a longer cord. The cord it does have is coiled and doesn't extend very easily. It plugs directly into the player without having to use the connector that came with the Zen. The wall charger is nice too, but I mine has some weird issue when I plug it in that causes my scroll pad to not want to work right. My husband bought the same thing though, and his wall charger doesn't create that issue with my player (or his). Other than that, nice bundle.
After a brief but intense period of widescreen HDTV comparison and study, we picked the Toshiba 42H83 rear projection HDTV (HD-ready). Tons of features, lots of inputs (including a DVI input) and it looks great. On the showroom floor, its picture outshone many other tv's two or three times its price, very bright, detailed, intense colors. The 42H83 is very compact depth-wise, and weighs only 130 pounds - pretty amazing. I have a small viewing room, and went with the 42" (once it was placed in the room, it was clear 42" was plenty, almost too big). GREAT price, got a 10% discount, with the money left over (plus a little extra) we also grabbed the new Samsung DVD player with DVI 1080i output.Got it home and fired it up. I believe (if I read the manual correctly) that the 42H83 upconverts regular signals (S-video, etc.) to at least 540 lpi (?) Scan lines are non-existent, even on regular broadcast/cable signals. Picture is brighter and has more accurate color than my old Panasonic Superflat CRT. The picture using the Samsung DVD with DVI connection is like looking at a Kodachrome slide - no scan lines whatsoever. The Samsung HD931 upconverts DVD to 1080 lines interlaced and the picture and color are absolutely stunning.The 42H83 has different screen modes to allow widescreen viewing of 4:3 signals. One in particular stretches the sides of the image but leaves the center relatively unmodified. This provides for a pleasing widescreen view of non-HD signals, and the effect is more or less transparent - nice. Also featured are multiple Picture-in-Picture modes, which go far beyond the small image in the corner that you might be familiar with.Due to the built-in resolution, any flaws or artifacts in the signal will be magnified; it is easy to tell which cable channels are strong and clean, and which are not. Plenty of rear inputs, including two sets of component, two S-video, coax, etc., as well as DVI input (DVI is the ultimate input for HDTV signals - requires a very expensive computer cable). Also has front panel S-video input set for easy connection of your camcorder or console video game box.This TV has scads of features that I won't try to recall at the moment, but it is a complete package. I haven't delved completely into fine-tuning the picture yet, but the adjustment menus provide plenty of tweaking if that is desired. The set also features Touch Focus which automatically adjusts the focus quickly and accurately with the push of a single button - for most folks, this handy feature is all that is needed to obtain a good, sharp picture. The 42H83 has a very full-featured and advanced sound system, although I've bypassed it altogether to use my home theater sound setup, so I can't describe here how it actually works.Reservations: By using the 9 point manual convergence, color bleed can be minimized to a large extent, but there seem to be some types of signals where it isn't completely tuned out (although it comes very close). Some DVD's have a lot of dark scenes, which do not come out pure black, but have a dark grayish tinge - although this may be particular to RPTV's. These might also be remedied by going deeper into the picture settings. Much of it depends, of course, on the quality of the signal... One last nit-pick - we've had some experience with occasional momentary signal "dropouts" using the rear S-video input - it's possible these are due to a complex home theater switching system I'm using, but time will tell on that one.But I'm being a perfectionist here - the picture is truly amazing for a RPTV. We are very happy so far with the 42H83 (we hope we don't have any reliability problems, but so far so good).. Huge amount of features, small footprint, gorgeous picture, and a truly reasonable price. We can't wait until ESPN HD comes to our area.Update: 1 month later of steady use, and no quality or reliability problems. Still churns out a big, beautiful widescreen picture - Monday night football is truly satisfying and DVD's are like going to the theatre without getting gum stuck to your shoes. Forgot to mention - we were a little shocked to realize this set was "Made in the USA." Nice surprise these days.
I recently purchased the PM8-EX surge protector for my home computer. It has plenty of outlets and great technical specs. The warranty is the best available with the easiest claim process. I highly recommend Panamax over the other brands that cost more but provide less protection or make it almost impossible to collect on a claim.
This high tech, simple to use firewall works perfectly for my network security needs. It cannot be hacked into, and stopped all third party pop-ups!! It monitors all of your incoming and outgoing computer communications. The AlphaShield 10 Mbps adds extra firewall protection not provided by my modem or router. It's sturdy--I've been using it for two years. Great product.
this is my first digital camera. it seems kind of generic, but it is actually pretty good, it holds a lot of pictures with 4mb of built-in space, it's easy to use, and the pics come out pretty nice. the down side to this camera is that it eats batteries like they are nothing, so make sure to buy those new Energizer Titanium or Duracell Ultra batteries, and even then they don't last more than about 50 shots without the LCD display on. Another problem i had was that i kept getting my fingers in the picture as i was holding the camera. Overall, i like this new toy, despite having to shell out the cash for the batteries, and it's a lot more cheaper than what else is out there.
I had heard stories of the quality of this model of headphones and had to try them out myself. Although not packed with punchy bass, they are surely the best headphones I've tried. The word "transparent" is sometimes used when describing great speakers and headphones, and these have shown me just what that means -- when I'm listening to them I feel like the music is in the air around me rather than coming from the headphones pressed onto my ears. I wouldn't mind a bit more bass from them, and I would like them to be slightly more comfortable, but nothing I've tried compares to the smooth, transparent, and spacious sound I hear when I have them on.
This devise is ok when use strictly as vonage adapter. However, if used as a router AND vonage adapter, the quality of the call goes all the way gradually down until the router gets frozen and loses connection.If you download large files and/or try to watch a movie and speak on the phone at the same time, this devise will drop connection and will need to be restarted. That's my experience anyway.I needed up replacing it with other vonage adapter and selling this on CL for a couple of dollars.Overall, what a piece of junk.
Great product. Works well. I bought 4 of these so I could have them handy in my camera cases and at each computer. One of them has stopped working but with electronics you sometimes get a defective unit. Since the price was so reasonable I didn't mind and have been very happy with the others.
For all of you out there do not fall to this cheap product.I bought a sony notebook PCG-K13 last year and paid a lot of money thinking I am getting a SONY quality and it turned out it has a major problem that all notebooks of sony have. It overheats very fast and finally the hard drive died and even after buying a new hard drive the problem persisted. SO for those who are lucky enough to check this DO NOt buy this product. I am sad :(
This scanner produces excellent scans, but has a few problems. Here is a list of them along with workarounds I've discovered through trial and error:1. Included software is antiquated and difficult to use: The CyberView scanning software included with the scanner is of arcane design and has crashed my Vista (SP1) machine several times (it runs without crashing on my Mac running Snow Leopard). I recommend using a third-party scanning package such as VueScan (which I use) or SilverFast. When using such a package, you will still have to load the scanner driver, but the scanning experience will be much better.2. Misfeeding and jamming: I've had numerous slides (both plastic and cardboard mounts) jam the machine. If you have these problems, try these workarounds: (1) apply a SMALL AMOUNT of silicone lubricant to the slide tracks and metal parts throughout the feed mechanism, (2) place a stack of heavy books on top of the scanner (apparently the top on my sample is slightly distorted upward, which skews the scanning bay into a parallelogram - the weight apparently corrects this), (3) Pacific Image sells something called a Universal Slide Tray that has wider slots for the slides and is therefore much longer than the tray that comes with the scanner. Pacific Image says that this tray works much better for cardboard mounts and that the tray that comes with the scanner is really made for plastic mounts. See [...] to order this tray. Frankly, that is the tray that should be included with the scanner! I've got one on order.Now that Nikon has discontinued the Coolscan 5000 with its automated slide scanning adapter, this is the only scanner still on the market - of which I'm aware - that can batch scan 35mm slides.
I purchased my Creative Inspire T3000 3-Piece Powered Speaker System a little over two years ago for my desktop computer. They still work as well as the day I hooked them up. The fidelity created by the subwoofer is great! What can I say? I highly reccomend these speakers especially for a desktop. I listen to my CDs through them and they sound great. I also listen to alot of news online and the subwoofer adds that extra bass quality to the voice of the commentator. They don't have a ton of power, but when you're sitting in front of your computer, you don't need it.
It's perfectly clear. It feels rock solid. The threads mate perfectly with my Canon lens. The OEM lens cover snaps in securely. It has stood up to the abuse of this amateur as he's chasing his kids around on hikes, outings, and sporting events. It's definitely more of a lens protector than a filter, but overall, I'm very happy.
This item does not work for the LG enV2 phone for playing music. It will only play one side of the output for speakers or headphones.
it is a brand new item as the description. excellent . fast shipping
Works as intended,but sides are nylon, and case is ridgid. Would like an all leather flexible case like my previous case.
I don't know what the reviewers are thinking when they give this remote a bad review. The set up does take a while to get perfect, but after you get it, it IS perfect. My main concern was being able to keep all the functions of my HD DVR remote. After a few tweaks, It is perfect. Every thing from PIP to my recorded list is there. It is easy to add another button to your setup. It controls all of my components in the activities sections perfectly. If you can't set up this remote then you need to reconsider having anything technological. Go watch your 13inch black and white TV in the basement!
To start with the good... The scanner has a small footprint, easily scans small items, is fast, and provides a good color scan. So yes, this scanner works like it promises, but the story is far from over.The bad almost outweighs the good however... The installation is a pain and looks over a decade old. The registration process for software asks for a serial number which doesn't exist in the packaging, but is in the help menu of the software that isn't yet done installing. Since this is a straight through scanner, it means it will need periodic cleaning and calibration... this has always been a pain with this type of scanner and is only slightly better with this iteration, you still need to store the cleaning and calibration sheets somewhere you can find them later. The scanner only scans one page per file (you can merge them after the fact, but there is no add a page to this document feature). The scanner is single sided so two sided documents require twice as much scanning. There is no document feeding option so it can be laborious for multi-page documents.If Visioneer is listening... For this price point, I hope they can modernize the software and user interface in later releases and add a flip-out document feed for at least 5 pages (preferably more). In a perfect world duplex scanning would be nice too, but I know I'm pushing it now... As it stands today, it's hard to recommend this scanner when you can easily get an all in one printer and scanner with a document feeder for less than half this price, for example:Canon Pixma MP530 Office All-In-One Inkjet Photo Printer. Now I know this solves a different need given its small footprint and direct no-nonsense access to scanning (especially for business cards and receipts), but with all the compromises that it's bringing along, it's hard not to look for alternative solutions.
I recently purchased the sennheiser 130 model. Let me first start by saying that I am 46 years old and suffer from tinnitus in both ears. In my case my Tinnitus is accompanied by hearing loss. The reason I wanted a set of wireless headphones is that I did not want to disturb my wife in the early morning or if I am up late watching TV. I wanted wireless because I didn't want a cord of 25-50 feet and wanted the freedom to move around the apartment (this ruled all line of sight headsets out). I read all the reviews on this unit as well as the 140's and I was also considering the AR (acoustic research) model as well. In fact a few years ago I bought the AR's from Best Buy for my mother in law who as far as I know enjoys them. You may be asking why if I bought my mother in law the Ar's (acoustic research) why I didn't buy those for myself? The current reviews on those headphones were not that positive and there seems to be a lot of issues with the charging of the batteries. One review I read somewhere even said the headset melted in the charging cradle!After I purchased the 130's from Amazon I did have a bit of buyers remorse because I felt because of my hearing loss maybe I should have bought the 140s. The reason I bought the 130's over the 140's was price. I had some gift certificates and I really didn't want to spend a lot on a set of headphones. With my gift certificates the cost for the 130's came out to be $30 bucks versus $89 if I bought the 140s. I felt if I really didn't like them I could always try to return them (see return section of my review)Open ear design:Let me first discuss the open ear design, you will either like it or hate it no real in betweens here. With the open ear system other people can hear what you are listening to especially if it is set loud, which depending on your hearing loss may or may not be an issue. It may also be a distraction for others in the room if they need complete quite to read and you are listing to them really loud. For me it really isn't since most of the time no one is in the room when I am using them. I was able to hear my wife in the kitchen one evening washing dishes and talking on the phone, so it doesn't block out background noise, if that is an issue to you then consider the 140's. Even with a closed system I don't know how much noise it will really block (dogs barking, fire trucks, neighbors, dishes, kids playing, etc). I think you would really need noise canceling headphones for that which I don't believe the 140's are.Set up:Very easy to set up. First you charge it up for 16 hours as instructed in the manual and then connected the audio connections and hook the power up to the power strip. I have the audio connected via my cable box rather then the TV connections. The reason I did this was some people had said that if they have it connected to the TV and turn on the headphones the TV volume turns off. I haven't tried it the other way yet to find out if this is true. The written Manuel is very poor and frankly not worth the paper it is written on. My only complaint about the base unit is I wish that it had an on off switch for the base unit power. This way I could keep the unit off and not continue to charge the headset after it has a full charge. The unit will continue to charge when the headset is placed on top of the base and it has power. I would rather have it discharge fully before recharging.Sound:I think the sound quality is very good, some people say in their reviews that the surround sound feature doesn't work. I tried it and when watching a TV show I could hear dialog in one of the ears and the street noise of the scene in the other so I think it does work. If you have the 140's there is also supposed to be a dialog enhancer and you can control the level of each the volume on each side of the headset, which if the price was lower on the 140's would make it much more worth while for me. Also. I read one review that said the 130's sound was "muddied" I really didn't find the sound to be bad at all, in fact I heard some things in the background that I would have missed if I wasn't using headphones, but with a closed system like the 140's you will probably get a deeper sound. Even without the dialog enhancer I have not had a problem hearing the dialog in a movie, at times you might have to turn the volume up but it really hasn't been an issue for me.I have even used these when my wife and I were both watching TV. My wife likes to watch at low volume (she doesn't have a hearing loss problem) and I had the headset on. I don't recommend this because to me it sounded like you are in a tunnel since you hear the sound in the headset as well as through the headset. If you are buying these with that function in mind you might be better off with a closed system like the 140's.HissI have it hooked up to my cable box audio connections and I really have not noticed any hiss, I did notice some distortion one day but I just changed the channel on the headset and that cleared it up. But again please remember I have a hearing loss and tinnitus, so I constantly have a ringing in my ears.RangeI live in an apartment it close to 1,000 square feet. I can go anywhere in my apartment with the headset on with no problem. I have also walked out of my unit to the laundry room down the hall and again no distortion in the sound.ComfortI have no complaints they are very comfortable. I have no problem keeping these things on for a couple of hours while I watch a show or movie. Some people have also complained about the switch locations being in the back. I agree with that complaint. This is an awkward location, it would have been better if these were on the sides of the headphones or the front, but when I leaned back in my recliner it hasn't turned off the set yet or changed the volume but I can see this happening. I just tilt the headset a bit so that these controls are not hitting the back of the pillow. I think it really is the only downside to these headphones but it's no different on the 140's.Return policyIt seems most of these units are not sold by Amazon directly, so read the return policy carefully before you buy. Amazon may be listing this item but not selling them but only
For the price and for me to watch dvds and listen to music on my pc, these are awesome headphones. Best pair I have ever owned.
I bought 2 of these dvd players for my nephews for Christmas. Very disappointed. Was not aware this was a MINI DVD. Hard to use. No instructions for playing regular movies, only scooby doo type cartoons are available in our local charlotte mall. Very Disapointed.
It's a great product if you can manage to install it properly. Old firmware has some problems with connecting to Centrino Mobile processors and wireless cards that work with Centrino. So you need to update the firmware. (But figuring that out took a few hours with customer support)After installation I had no problems with the product, worked very well till now.
I love my new FM transmitter for iPod. It makes my iPod so much more flexible. I don't have to buy new speakers, but can listen through my stereo, and it's very easy in the car. I recently drove a rental truck and it was great then as the truck only had a radio.My one minor gripe is the way you change stations by playing short MP3s. This confuses iTunes which puts the mp3s into the normal shuffle, and so if you play songs on shuffle you have to keep an eye on when those show up - a bit annoying.
Just like a few previous reviewers, I got this for 199 from CompUSA. It's actually CompUSA's fault that there was confusion about AC adapter, they ship KVPX9BN, not KVPX9B (which comes with AC adapter). Overall the product is pretty good, I drove from NYC to Philadelphia with this JVC along side with it, I had a Garmin 330 that my friend owns. The directions on both were almost identical except for a few side streets at the end. But both led you to the destination without errors. I'm not sure if it depends on the location, but I never lost the GPS signal on the JVC. The main difference that I saw between Garmin and JVC, was the fact that JVC doesn't tell you if you you miss your exit, and just recalculates the new directions, where Garmin actually tells you that you went the wrong way, but even here the result is the same, both recalculate the new directions rather quick. If you can get this unit for uder 300, it's a good buy. If you plan to spend more, then I would do some more research.
I absolutly LOVE these headphones. I am not a fan at all of ear buds, I can never get them to stay in my ears while running. These are lightweight and fit really nice on your head. I actually got 4 pairs of them just incase they stop selling them!! I would recommend them to anyone that likes the headband headphone!!
This is the easiest to use digital camera I have ever seen. It has the ability to take movies, and even has different modes (auto, sports, macro, low-light, and ZOOM)... all without making it complicated. That's why this camera is good for beginners and experienced users alike (enough options for many of us, but easy for the novices). It has a 1.8inch viewable LCD. I've found that the cams with bigger screens used up batteries to fast, and those with smaller screens just weren't big enough to see. This camera has INTERNAL MEMORY. A big plus because many digital cameras only rely on memory cards. Also, you have the option of using SD memory cards if you want. They're cheaper than SONY memory stick, more compact that Compact Flash cards, and are so versitile because it's the same size that fits into PDA's such as palm-pilots. This makes it especially handy. The flash is easy to use on this camera and isn't overpowerful like my last camera. It's bright enough without drowning out the image with white flash.Only drawback is that the Dock is usually sold seperately. I suggest you buy it bundled with the Dock (charges batteries) to save serious $$ on batteries. You can also always use regular AA batteries in a pinch.
antenna adapter did work but has a veary poor fit i am a ASE certified mechanic so i now my way around a car and it's wireing , not shure if i would buy this product again.
I bought two of these batteries in September for my Rebel XTI. By December, one battery was completely dead (would not charge) and the other is down to only a few minutes of useful time before it dies. It's cheap, but you get what you pay for.
This headset is way better than the X Box one, considering the X Box one broke in a hurry. The sound quality is awesome and you don't get any annoying breathing in the mic. Pick this one up!
This is a nice little hub which takes up very little desktop space and has the ports on the front rather than the back, which I like. It has performed well since I purchased it and hasn't given any problems, even with bandwidth-hogging devices such as scanners. It also comes with its own power adapter, which is a plus.
I got this after using a metal universal 4th gen case on my ipod for a long time. The window was too small and the case came with neoprene pads to fill in the extra space because the ipod is not as thick as a 60 gb ipod. This one is great in that it is clear and you can see the entire ipod, which looks pretty sharp. It is made for the 30gb ipod, so it remains thin which is one of the advantages of is particular ipod in the first place.One of the best features is the belt clip. It is fairly slim on the back. It holds the ipod horizontally rather than vertically, so the unit stays out of your way. It does not permit the ipod to swing, and there is no chance for the the clip to become unscrewed (as my old one did once or twice), because it hangs onto the edges of the case by teeth and grooves. One edge of the clip is spring-hinged, so it is very easy to remove the case from the clip, leaving the clip attached to your clothing, adjust whatever setting you want and snap the unit back into place.The instructions say that to open the case, you gently pry apart the bottom. I have found that if you pry at the top it comes apart easily, but from the bottom, there is no way. As long as it is easy to get on and off, it works for me, and this one is easy.
The whole joystick worked well for a short while (2-3 months) until it started going off center. You can watch it go off center (Windows XP) in the control panel and see what your range of use is without being able to correct it in any way. The only way to recalibrate is to unplug/plug back in. Sometimes works...most times doesn't. Gets VERY jittery and forces you to use a high x/y dead zone. Throttle and twist never gave me problems.It would be a great joystick if it didn't break so fast.
This is a great value for a camcorder battery. I haven't used it to exhaustion so I don't know about the rated battery life, but at the price I paid it was well worth it. Similar batteries run upwards of $40-50.I got the battery quickly. One caveat, it is NOT the Digital Concepts battery as advertised, it is a Chinese knockoff brand called CTA.
I purchased a set of these stands on ebay. I was disappointed in the build quality: an aluminum tube with a fiber board stand and mount. The speakers were not packaged property (remember, this was ebay, NOT Amazon, or they would have been packaged better) and one of the cheap fiberboard mounts was damaged. I don't like the aluminum finish either - all black would have been much better. If I had know these things were of such cheap construction I would have chosen something else. (I would estimate that these things must be manufactured in China for a few dollars apiece).I imagine they will work. I have not yet fully set them up.
This is a fantastic machine. Great picture quality, nice features, easy interface. My only complaint is that I've heard many, many people that have complained that these have died on them within about 6 months to a year of owning them. This problem is due to some cheap capacitors in the power supply. C226 is a cheap 470uF capacitor that you might as well replace as soon as you get this unit. It is probably going to start bulging and will result in an unresponsive machine. Cheap part - I fixed my DRC8335 for $1.30 (replaced this capacitor). If you get this, hopefully you know somebody who knows how to use a soldering iron...
Really works great. Long run time, good sound, well made. I've got three of them.
This scanner is one of the best scanners out there for this kind of price. Not only was it easy to set up, it is super fast and reliable. I usually scan 10-20 page documents, just black and white and have it save in PDF format. It takes about 2-3 minutes to do a 20 page document. There are so many other features I haven't even look in to. Definitely two thumbs up!!
I read the bad reviews and have to say that the 2 that I bought are working great. I have 1 in my car and 1 on my boat and each are in perfect working condition and charge both my iPod and my Blackberry at the same time with no problems.If I do have any problems, I will be sure to update this post...Update 3/21/12: Both units still going strong.
First, a disclaimer- I did not buy this product through Amazon.com. The following review refers ONLY to Viewsonic customer support.I have been trying to deal with Viewsonic technical support since December 20 (this review is being written January 12). After 14 phone calls, including three in which my hold time exceeded one hour, 5 times that I have filled in their on-line technical support request, and repeated assurances that a "Level 3" technician" who could "solve my problem by e-mailing me a few driver files" would contact me "within 24-48 hours", I have never ONCE had a response from these supposed "Level 3" technicians.If there were drivers that were needed for Windows 2000 Server, why are they not posted on the website with the drivers for every other version of Windows (and yes, the Windows NT and Windows 2003 Server drivers DO NOT work).I was forced, despite my desire to own this product, to return it to the store where I purchased it.Viewsonic technical support and customer service are the worst I have ever encountered in 10 years of dealing with PC technical support.
About 30% of the discs would not accept files I wished to burnMakes them not so well priced as they seem . I will try another brand next time.
I bought this after reading all the reviews, and decided to give it a shot. When I got it, I was so excited, I put it to use and hoped to recover some files that I had put on some 3.5 floppies, however, the disks weren't able to be read. I even tried reinserting them and opening up the disk format, and all it kept saying was that the disks were needed to be formatted, which I would lose all my files. Waste of my time and money.
As a photographer for Kismet Photos I have already used this bag on several trips and find it a must. Others have stated, and rightfully so, that the strap lacks a good pad, but for the money and quality I see no issue in providing that myself. Great deal!
Purchased the Harmony 1000 2 months ago. Finally we have gone back to our inexpensive Remote Control. Bought it to work the TV, Dvd/Home Theatre, and Remote Lighting System. Very buggy sometimes works, sometimes does not. Biggest problem is it performs functions. This means that you can't use it to perform individual tasks without scrolling through pages to find the right page to turn the lights off by themselves or TV off or turn the DVD player on to insert a disk to play later. My wife hates it, the thing keeps freezing on her. You will see it on eBay in the near future.
I purchased the iTube after trying several other FM transmitters with my shuffle. The instructions are kind of vague but, it didn't take long to figure out and the sound quality is the best I have heard with my shuffle. The best thing about the product to me is that you do not have to connect any wires or cables and it keeps my shuffle from sliding around in the seat, floor board or console.
This Garmin nuvi 250 GPS system is a definite time and gas saver. It has proven it's worth when rerouted from highways into unfamiliar surroundings. It has been great on highways but a bit skewed on local roads - most likely because GPS data submitted by small localities was off to begin with. This is being used by a limo driver with time sensitive travel passengers and has shown itself to be invaluable (and impressive). We constantly 'test" it and in 98% of use, it is dead one accurate. The large screen visuals are crisp day and night, and the directionals very handy and assuring when when driving. I highly recommend this to anyone who spends time on the road, short or long distances and new and different destinations. P.S. The price on Amazon is great!
This little product is an amazing piece of technology. It does exactly what you want and with only a few problems.Despite its tiny size and lens, it takes good quality video. Dim light isn't so good but normal indoor lighting and daylight shots are very good quality. The zoom is virtually nonexistent but thats not what its really for anyway. Just throw it in your pocket and carry it with you to the game or the party or wherever, whip it out, point and record movies.I found it a bit awkward to hold but nothing serious, it is pretty impossible to 'sneak' in video of the kids because it has to be held up in such an obvious position (its easy to point in the wrong direction so you have to watch the screen a lot).On the downside, I found the batteries (it uses 2 AA) don't last that long, essentially I have to put a new set in each trip (each hour of video). I also found that in bright daylight its hard to tell if it is recording or not. The video screen is on even when it is not recording and a red/green text in the corner is the only feedback you get (I have recorded lots of pointing at the ground). The biggest problem I have is that its quite hard to take smooth videos, the the thing is so small that its hard to keep steady and when you watch the video later you are amazed at how jumpy/jerky/bumpy it is. My next video camera will have image stabilization.Once the video is captured, the included USB plug inserts into your computer and you can use the included (fairly lame) software or simply copy the .AVI files from the camera to your hard disk. The files are about 20mb per minute and it stores 60 minutes in the camera. There is also a red/white/yellow cable for transferring directly to a dvd/video recorder but while it works, it also puts a giant green sequence number at the beginning of each segment for several seconds (what were they thinking?)In summary, its a great little camera for kids or for small events because it can literally be placed in a pocket and carried with you. Due to its small size and lack of image stabilization its difficult to get the video to not be jumpy, however the video quality is good.
This DVD player worked great--for three days. It's going to be very difficult if not impossible to get it serviced. I feel bad because the kids were so psyched about it.
Came as ordered, in time specified and works just great. I like how it has soft blades because it lowers the chances of it breaking in my back-pack. Great for people at school who get a little warm in the computer lab.
great computer !!!!! great screen, fast working, nice style, great design....the bad thing for me (and its the same for ever HP model of this kind) is that the lock string attaches to a little hole in the screen panel, and if someday you, or someone pull's the computer with the lock attached, it will sufer damage .....
Like many have pointed out, the cable is a little loose. Other than that the cable works fine with my sound bar.
This amp pushes my -ONE- 12" Rockford Fosgate P2 sub so hard...I used to have two 12"s with a different amp and it didn't sound nearly as good as this combo does. It's AMAZING. So much power and such a little price tag. I recommend this amp to anyone looking for POWER. So happy with my purchase. (:
Very decent sound, better that than the $25 Sonys I bought at best buy. Not audiophile by any stretch but very useable for listening to news, background music at the office, etc. they are also very light. Only con is that ear cushion completely touches the ear making it uncomfortable after long wear or sweaty on a hot day. (It don't have the ring cushion that goes around the outside of the ear that you find on more expensive phones. But for the price, this is a steal!
I bought this camera after reading lot of reviews. This is the first video camera that I have bought. Few things which PV-DV910 lacks is that it does not come with any software so as to edit the Digital Video in the PC, no firewire cables - even though it has IEEE1394 port for transfer. Eventhough it says 300x digital zoom, the system does not go beyond 36x. The performance is very poor in low lighting. Out door in normal sunlight, it is great. Overall not too happy for the money that I paid for it.
Based on the reviews I read here I went out and bought this Brand New from Comp USA for $999.96 + $77tax + $99.00 for a 4-yr In-Home warranty. Not a bad price if you ask me. I almost bought a 50in Toshiba Refurbished for $1200 + $250ship from eCost.com. Needless to say I could not be happier with this television. It is huge (55in) and the picture is crystal clear after making a few minor easy adjustments via the remote. Don't be disappointed at first because an adjustment will be likely before it looks great. The packing was outstanding so it was easier to move into my house without damaging it. It is heavy and took three strong guys to complete the move. Once out of the box it is easy to move around because it has wheels on the bottom and it also came with coasters to put on the wheels for thicker carpeting. At first I couldn't find the remote and manual but when I looked harder I found it taped to the bottom of the TV. The remote is a little cheap looking but it gets the job done and it doesn't bother me much since I will be using my other learning remote to operate it. The picture-in-picture works great with the double tuner the TV comes with. The sound is amazing despite a little hard to hear hiss I hear from the TV that might just be coming from other components I have. My progressive scan Panasonic DVD recorder compliments this TV perfect. Since I only had the TV a few day I cant give much more info. If you can get your hands on this HDTV I would highly recommend it. This TV is replacing a 36in Sony TV I had from 4 years ago.
I just got these speakers a couple of weeks ago, and was immediately impressed. All of the speakers have the look and feel of high end speakers and the sound is great. What really makes the package complete is the 150 watt, 10 inch subwoofer which provides movie theater quality bass. Right now, I am using a 5.1 receiver, so four satellites are plugged into the front left and right speaker jacks, but the sound from the satellites is full and impressive. For the price, you can't beat this buy.
I was going to put a sound system in our remodeled upstairs bedroom. Then I heard the iGroove. This is an amazing piece of equipment. It fills the room with rich sound. I've used it with several different iPods and could even connect my old MiniDisc player if I wanted to. The price was right, setup was easy and the performance is excellent. I wish it had AM/FM, but that's a small issue. Giving the iGroove 5 stars is easy.
BogenImaging.us Manfrotto brand MONOPOD # 695 (1.3 pounds)weighs only a little more than the following comparableBogenImaging.us Gitzo brand MONOPOD # G1568 (1 pound);you can read up on that baby with a B00012CHIK Search.Ahhh, decisions, decisions.SPECIFICATIONSStill Photography: YesMaximum Height: 63 inchesClosed Length: 18.1 inchesLeg Sections: 5Foot Type: RubberMaximum Load Capacity: 11 lbsWeight: 1.3 lbsMAG FIBER (FIVE SECTION) MONOPOD / Cat. No: 695The 695 is a five section, lightweight carbon fiber and magnesium monopod. Extremely compact for travel, the 695 is crafted from carbon fiber using an exclusive, patented process. Under intense pressure, extra long carbon fibers are combined with resin to produce a stronger tube that absorbs more vibration - and with a wall thickness of only 1.2mm.Manfrotto engineers have also replaced all aluminum components with magnesium. The switch represents a lateral move in sturdiness, yet a substantial gain in strength and overall reduction of weight.The 695 featuresrapid-action locks,a wrist strap anda camera platformwith dual 1/4" and 3/8" camera fixing screw.
I used this for years on my Sony A1U. I thought it works well, thought I do not have any experience with other adapters as a comparison. It makes the field of view wider and it is still clear.
The combination of simple hardware and robust software makes this product a practical solution for keeping business cards information and share it with others. Synchronization with Outlook works fine.
Was good but needed more high pressure. Wanted it to blow out my electric razor.
This book has nearly 1000 web links to more detailed information on specific topics ... pick ANY 20 of these links, and you've just got your money's worth - tenfold.It is certainly legitimate to say that this book AIDS the cracker-wannabe. But NOT ONCE in this book does the author point out a cracker scheme WITHOUT countering it with common-sense protection OR &quot;counter-terrorism&quot; software.To the administrator's out there who choose to ignore the warnings of this book -- I equate you with unknowing-yet-naive consumers who blindly buy the first Brooklyn Bridge offered to them [in other words, the consumers who DESERVE to be conned], by believing the ludricous claims by the salsmen wearing cheap leisure suits: if you shun this author's wake-up call, your system WILL be compromised !!This book is certainly NOT the most technical book on information security on the market -- but it does not claim to be (DOZENS of times the author point the reader to links on the web for more detailed info); and you can BET that this book will be the choice text of would-be crackers (who can get this info elsewhere, albeit not so easy-to-understand).Do the math ... be the judge for yourself ... if you STILL aren't convinced, you'll never learn.(By the way: this book deserves 5 stars ... I just gave it one star to get your attention) ....
I tried one of these cute little adapters and it did not work so I got a replacement and it did not work either. After the first one did not work I ordered another brand and it is working beautifully. I would definitely stay away from this product.
These things are a great way to organize your DVD's and save storage space. I can't figure out why the refills are so expensive however...
A good tote-around replacement for Nikon's &#34;steal me&#34; neckstrap. Adds color and easy detachment. The 'narrow' style is a bit uncomfortable but color and convenience are worth the price.
very good product to me, but i find only one problemWhen you aproach the turn going about 60kmthe nuvi does not prepare you to make your turn on time ,in other words is to slow.On the contrary, on the highway notifyes you very good.For example it talks to you before you exit the highway on the second kmand after on the first kh and then tells you to exit again wich is very good .But not good in the city.In Boston i got completely lost.Anyway in general i like the nuvi but it has some problems.G RISKA ONT CANADA
Got this case for my daughter and she loved it. Fits the camera perfectly.
Purely, all-around, awful performance. This RCA antenna looks like it is supposed to do something -- metal poles, ring that goes around in circles, wire jack, electric plug & little dial on the back.... But any spare piece of wire stuck into your TV's antenna jack will do a significantly better job than this horrible rip-off. I'm embarrassed to say that I bought it in good faith from a Big Box store. It shouldn't be for sale anywhere. Boo hoo, my poor dollars went pay for this swiveling piece of crapolla. What's the point of plugging it in and turning some little "gain" knob when all it does is makes the picture WORSE than if you had no antenna at all. I can't say enough about how terrible this is, and how ashamed I think RCA should feel for pushing this on distributors. I will not buy anything made by RCA in good faith again because of this stupid product.
I am pretty satisfied with the item overall, just have to jiggle with the lock inserting it sometimes, it is sufficient for the cost, I had another before cost more, the cable was thicker, but it had a combination.
This item is great overall. These dvd sleeves are very affordable and gives you a variety of colored dvd sleeve options. I would definitely reccommend them to anyone.
This is an excellent product at a good price. I bought this for the extra capacity in my Canon 3S-IS; I wanted to shoot many hundreds of stills and also some memory-hungry video while on safari. It records super-fast which does seems to help camera performance: the lag time between still shots is less than for slower cards and videos of any size finish writing a mere instant after you hit the 'stop' button.Tip: Check all your memory cards before you leave the store! One Ritech card I bought at a local camera store (not Amazon) had to be exchanged because it would not record. It was missing it's little side switch and could not be "unlocked".Tip#2: SD cards are so small they are very easy to lose in the clutter of a jammed suitcase or backpack. Consider putting extras in a gallon-sized clear zip-lock bag. It won't take up volume but is hard to lose.
Dell hell! I would not recommend buying the Dell 1110 laser printer. I had one for 1.5 years and the build quality is terrible. It had a flimsy front door (not sure the technical term) that stopped closing about 2 weeks in. The ink is expensive and it lacks any network capability. Of course as luck would have it I had just bought a new cartridge for it when it just stopped working, it would not take the paper up any more. I called Dell support, of course during a weekday as they do not offer weekend support for non "platinum customers" and the nice man in India told me that unless I had paid for the extra warranty that it was basically a bad paperweight. Just bought a Samsung as a replacement instead!
I bought the linksys for my laptop and just hoped that it would also work in my IPAQ Pocket PC.On the laptop (Windows ME) it installed prefectly from the cdrom and was up and running within 5-10 mins.However there were no drivers on the cdrom for WinCE/PocketPC and no mention on the packaging. I searched their website and didnt find any drivers. It wasnt until I searched another site that I found that linksys DO have drivers for PockedPC/WinCE.If you need them, there are at ftp://ftp.linksys.com/pub/network/wpc11forwince.exeI love the fact that they have created WinCE/PocketPC drivers but just wish they had been easier to find on their site.Overall, its a very nice product.
I love this gadget. It was smaller and lighter than I thought it would be. It does more than I expected...I'm now able to transfer my cassettes into MP3. The sound quality is excellent. I loved the armband feature as well. Transferring music is incredibly easy...just drag and drop.I have two small quibbles with it though...1. the line-in connection is too short...it should be at least another 6-12 inches long.2. The covers have begun coming off the headphones which seem a little cheap compared to the quality of the device itself.It's for these two reasons that I haven't given it 5 stars. But when I go to replace this product...it will be Creative again.
... I would stick w Palm device and first looked at color Sony Clie615. It's nice, but then I realised that the higher resolution screen and color did not mean so much since the PalmOS and its built-in applications do not really make use of them. ... Instead, the fonts look flimsy and fragile with the higher resolution.Hence, I decided that the extra money for a color Palm is not worth spending and color Palm PDA is not the way to go.Looking at the monochrome PDA, the choice is either m500 or Edge. The clear winner is Edge. m500's style and look is so common, old and tiring. Edge is sleeker and more eye-catching, and not-so-common. Although the Edge unit itself is 1mm thicker than m500, it is actually thinner than m500 when you take into consideration the protective cover, as its alumunium cover barely adds thickness compared to m500's leatherette cover. The Edge and its cover is also more rugged and not flimsy.Edge also has more features in the built-in apps such as CityTime, Datebook+ (which has more desirable views to see appt and to do list), FastLookup feature in Address book, and so on. These added features are really useful (I used them a lot in my old Visor) and show how Handspring can be very innovative in creating a value-add.All these reasons, plus the fact that the local dealer is having a big price promotion, really makes an easy decision for me to buy the Edge.So, if you want a simple, powerful, no-nonsense , yet sleek PDA, this is the great choice.Btw, restoring all my data to the new Edge is really a breeze.
...and found to have *exactly* the same write time as the Sony. My experience with these same write tests on CompacFlash &amp; SmartMedia cards, which show rather marked differences from brand to brand but little variance among cards from the same manufacturer, indeed suggests that Lexar is the original manufacturer for Sony. Think of the Lexar then as an off-label or generic equivalent to the Sony, made on the same assembly line but offered at a lower price.
I travel with this, as I am a DJ and a club I play at a club that dishes a steady 126V, and this overvoltage has sent my Pioneer CDJ-1000 players to the shop 4+ times before realizing what the culprit was. Been using this for almost a year and it has solved the problem. The construction of this is not terrific IMO, as it cracked within a few months (again, I travel with it, which I would think is an unusual application for this product). A bit of duct tape and it's holding solid. Also, the output voltage selector switch snapped off from travel also, but I affixed it onto my chosen output voltage of 120. I am still very satisfied with this product, as I'm sure that if I used it in my house where it were uncompromised, it would be in flawless shape.
I purchased this calculator because it has solar, as a gift for my sponsored child in Africa. xxx xxxx xxxxx
I purchased these binoculars for a trip to Tanzania where we climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and went on a 6 day safari. My considerations when choosing the 10X32 were being compact and light enough for all day carry with enough magnification and field of view to be able to easily find game. The clarity and low light abilities of these binoculars is fantastic and I would recommend to anyone looking for a good binocular in this price range.
This keyboard has trouble jumping from place to place within text, sometimes erasing sections of a paragraph. This is a serious flaw. For just Internet browsing, it's fine.
It worked and has awesome picture and sound! I watched "Ghost Rider", wow! My screen is only 1080i (not 1080p) and it still looked great. Surround effects were vibrant too.
Although it took longer to arrive than predicted, it is just as described and works great!
I've been extremely happy with this product--it provides thebare-bones essentials without any fancy-shmancy features likeprogramming. What you get is excellent sound quality and anti-skip protection that's good enough for a brisk walk but probably not a run in the park. If you want to go to track 8, you can't press &quot;8&quot; but you can get there by pushing &quot;&gt;&gt;&quot; a few times....If you value quality sound, durabilty, and reliability first and foremost, and can live without the add-ons, this unit is probably a good bet.
Item worked fine,but it is NOT wireless as advertised.It doesn't compare to the Griffin FM transmitter,which by the way IS wireless and therefore much easier to use.Plus,it sounds a whole lot better,too.P.S.: I am STILL waiting for my refund for this particular item.It's been several weeks and I still haven't received anything.What's going on?Please,let me know ASAP.............Thank you
The monitor functions as advertised. I had misgivings about the product when I installed it: it seemed blurry in certain areas and I was concerned that it may have been damaged. I used the "Auto Image Adjust" feature and all of my problems went away.
I purchased the Koss CS95 to replace two cheap (under $5) microphones that broke down quickly. I hoped that by spending a little more money I would get a product that would last a while. Of course, I can't comment on this products durability yet since I hae only have had it for 2 days.My shipment came 2 days after I order it. Another outstanding job of shipping by Amazon. The packing was good and the product came in a box that was easy to open No complaints thereInstalling the headset was a breeze. Just had to plug it into the ports on the side of my laptopl and I was good to go.The microphone records well. The sound from the one headphone is acceptable, but the big problem for me was the headset. Is it a tad small and is not comfortable to wear. I had read that some other reviewers of this product had difficulty with the headset and i concur wit them.So to review, the microphone sound quaity is good, the headphone quality is acceptable and the unit itself appears to be well made. But, if you have a larger sizeed head, I would recommend that you think twice before you order the Koss CS95.
I bought this as an upgrade to a Fuji Finepix I had owned for several years. I sail in the Caribbean quite a bit and wanted something that was small in size, but would offer high quality pictures. Despite some negative reviews, I looked at this (in person) at a retail store and then found an online deal and bought it. Bottom line? No regrets. Solid value for the $. If it gets lost, stolen or destroyed, it won't be a huge expense to replace it. It's also very easy to use, with a super oversize view display. I did buy a special case to fit it (the camera is very thin) and a screen protector, since I had read about problems with scratching of the screen. I am very pleased with the picture results, so far, and am looking forward to using the camera on an upcoming sail around St. Martin. If you are seeking bang for your buck, this camera won't steer you wrong.
Like the 512MB and 1GB players in this line, Centon bills this player as a "Full Speed USB2.0" device. A little research will show that "Full Speed" actually means the same speed as USB1.1 (12mbps) - what people usually think of as "USB2" is actually called "Hi-Speed" and is 480mbps, 40x faster.USB1.1 speeds are too slow for a unit with 2GB of storage - they're barely acceptable with a 512MB unit. (Imagine having a 2GB flash drive that could only read and write at USB1.1 speeds - that's basically the situation with this.)In this unit's defense, like the 512MB model, it's got more bells and whistles than a similar iPod shuffle - but the USB1.1 speeds are a real deal-breaker.
We are using this 700 watt to replace an inadequet 400 watt inverter that was installed in the vehicles and keeps on failing. We have had no problems with this 700 watt inverter once it has been installed. I have had one deffective inverter out the approximately 16 that I have purchased and installed.
I never had or used a laser printer before buying this Magicolor 2530 Dl Color Laser printer. By now I have had it a little more then a month. It is so much better then any of the three HP inkjet printers I have owned it makes me question my past judgement. Because of never working with terms like 'toner' or warm-up, I called the tech phone number, and boy' are they super friendly and helpful. In no time they had me printing bright true-to-color photos, which is what I bought it for in the first place. The printer works best using LASER paper, although when my inkjet paper was used,it pleased me too. The only downside comments I have are the minute or so wait time for the printer to warm up and orient itself, and it is somewhat noisy ...but am I glad I have it!
Helpful customer service, the company sent me promptly a refund after I ordered a wrong part for my video card.Quick delivery , will do business again.
This camera is probably the best I have ever owned. With a 10x optical zoom it beats anything else in its class. Pictures are clear and sharp with brilliant colors.
I did a lot of research before buying this scanner and I have not been disappointed. The machine is very solid and the document scanner feeds almost flawlessly. It is very fast and the one touch buttons allow for one sided and two sided scans to .pdf at a touch of a button. You can scan letter and legal sized documents and each document can be run through the OCR to allow for normal Adobe search capabilities.I'm sure it would be a great work group scanner, but I highly recommend purchasing this as a personal scanner. I am a CPA and my office is now spotless since I purchased this scanner, ever loose piece of paper is now scanned in and large legal documents are now kept digitally instead of in paper.
I have had this nice gizmo since may of 2004. Something happened today and I went online to look at some of the reviews. Amie F.'s reveiw is almost exactly like mine. It sounded so similar that I thought I wrote that but couldn't remember doing so.Yes the computer is cool.My camera died on me suddenly. I never used it. It's not that cool. so I don't really care about this issue. it's not worth fixing.Keyboard is small but I have small hands so it's a win-win situation for me.Battery life has started to die down. The onscreen indicator doesn't work. It'll show that I have enough battery power but then it hibernates suddenly. When I restart it gives me the critical battery warning...that thing is supposed to show up before it hibernates!Today...October 10, 2006, something really really weird happened. I was using the laptop to surf the web and the hard drive starts to make funny noises. I turned off the wireless connection and then the noises stopped.....but then my computer tried to restart itself and it basically died. I'm furious. I bought an extended warranty when I bought the laptop (Sony Metreon in SF) so I better not encounter any issues with that.As of now, it's not evening starting up. I'm calling the extended warranty people and trying to get my computer guru guy at work to help me. Fingers crossed!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this camera on Christmas Eve and by Christmas, had mastered the auto mode and was taking some great pictures! This camera is wonderful! It is not too large nor too heavy (like the G series) but still has most of the capabilities of that series. For those amongst us who just want some decent pictures - this camera is for you! It has many bells and whistles if you choose to expand beyond the pointing and shooting. With a simple flash card reader, it is incredibly simple to download the pictures onto your computer. With 4MP, enlargements including 8x10 are as crisp as a professionals. I have only owned Canon cameras prior to this (the Sure Shot) so did not do any comparison shopping - this camera is the best!
This is perfect if you want to have your BOSE speakers hooked nicely for the surround system. i would have give 5 starts if the price was under 15$.
It takes a lot for me to put a book down without finishing it. In the history of me reading there have only been 3 books that I have put down without finishing. This is one of them. The premise is that a lady is on the hunt for a man to settle down with. The chapters are written as if a diary history of 10 years of dating. The chapters are not immediately connected and the main character is so slimly designed that you could care less if a bus hits her. I would put this on one of the all time worst chick-lit books ever written. And to top that off probably one of the worst books ever. I find more interest in reading bathroom wall graffiti than this.
Picture quality is very good, but not as good as HD. The software came with this camcorder is terrible. It only allows 50 scenes max to burn into a standard DVD format even if all 50 scenes are less than 4G or 2 hours. I have 120 scenes, but less than 1.5 hours and it still required 3 blank DVDs.
I ordered this to replace the original battery in our camera which showed that it was constantly charging. After installing the new battery, the camera charging station returned to it's normal operation. The battery operates just like the original one did when it was new.
I purchased this speaker to take on trips with my buddies so that we could share our music. It has a nice, compact design with a flip down cover that becomes the stand for the speaker. Unfortunately, the distortion from the speaker at anything over 2/3 volume from my iPod touch is totally unacceptable. To play distortion free music the volume output makes it more of a personal amplification system and not enjoyable by a group. Although I gave the design high marks, the low quality of sound drags the overall review down.
I had D-link before but after two and a half years it just stop working I can remember seeing this item two years ago and the price was way two high for me . I looked at the price and features this time and it was just right , the d-link is easy to set up just follow the the set up wizard. The speed of it is great and really broadcast through out my apartment . So far this thing is working fine but in time we will see how it goes until then .
For my bithday this year, my husband bought me an iPod mini. I love it, I use it in my car all the time. For Christmas, he bought me these speakers. I immediately set them up and love them. They are so portable and sound great! They were so easy to set up. We can use them in the house and we'll be able to easily take them on family vacations and have all the music we love with us! I'm thrilled with this gift.
After reading all the reviews, I took a chance and bought the 4P. The presence is simply amazing and they're a lot more comfortable than I had anticipated. And they are loud! I've been searching for earphones that delivered isolation, a well-rounded sound and comfort, and thought I'd found them in the 4P model. I had previously owned the Etymotic 6i and found the bass lacking. The 4P delivers more bass, but less than I had expected. I have been using Sony's MDR-NC11A for about a year and, to my ears, they produce less presence than the 4P but seem to deliver a "bassier" yet not muddy bass sound, and cost about half the price of the 4P.PS - the 4P model shown on Amazon with the red and blue earpieces has been replaced by pure a black model, making distinguishing the left from the right very difficult.
I purchased these speakers over 6 months ago and can't believe how great they made my old sony reciever sound. Superb low end response and crystal clear highs. I recently purchased a Denon 3808Ci and to my amazement, these speakers sound twice as good as before. I am completely happy with my purchase and recommend these to anyone interesed in buying a new set without breaking the bank.
This large HDTV from a reputable manufacturer came in at a price that made me wonder -- what's wrong? Is the screen made of Saran Wrap? Does the remote control periodically burst into flames when you attempt to change the channel to Lost?? Was the user interface created by Franz the Designer of the "more is better" school of design?Nope. Pas de problem. Well, except for the remote control that I'm fairly certain was indeed designed by Franz. So, basically, this is TV that delivers a very high quality viewing experience, but has a mildly klunky interface (managed from the remote) for selecting inputs, adjusting the picture, etc.etc. More on that later.Keeping in mind this is my first personal HDTV, and I'm mesmerized by the picture quality, I'm quite pleased. Easy to set up, oh, a big thing -- it is deceptively *light*, for all its size and apparent heft. I was able to get it out of the box, move it around and set it on its stand pretty easily by myself. By the way, I installed it on the same stand that had previously held a 27" tube TV. Not only did it fit laterally, but it was so much shallower than the tube TV that I was able to make cable connections behind the set with the greatest of ease! Score.The set is bountifully supplied with inputs. I was able to connect my DVD to one of the component inputs with a few random RCA cables I found in an old file cabinet -- nice! Seemed to work just as well as the rather expensive specialized cabling I returned to Best Buy the next day.Samsung sez they use a *really* fast DLP chip,and a specialized digital signal processor that manages such things as motion, edge clarity, contrast and other visual elements.After watching many different kinds of video, I believe them. There's very little artifacting or blurring with fast motion on screen. Hues and saturation seem very lifelike, and there's essentially no flicker (at a proper viewing distance). I have it set up in a room where viewers are approximately 9-12 feet away, and that appears to be about right. The picture is bright. As an experiment, I manually turned up the brightness and contrast to 100%, at which point, it took less than 2 minutes to toast a cheese sandwich held with kitchen tongs a few inches in front of the screen.The screen does take a few seconds to spin up to full brightness, but I do mean a *few* seconds. I have seen a few HDTVs where the extreme clarity of the image appeared almost unnatural, overly optimized, somehow unreal. To my eye, this set doesn't have that problem.My wife initially deemed this purchase a "grotesque and unnecessary acquisition", asking me to explain what was wrong with our old 13" tube set that had worked so loyally for us since 1936. Or so it seemed. Now, she actually watches TV. She basically *never* watched TV before except for Mariners games and public television pledge drives (don't ask), so I'm not sure whether this is a good thing, or whether I've somehow turned her to the dark side of passive entertainment.Overall, I'm giving this set a four because of a minor issues, primarily related to the complexity of using the remote to manage image appearance, aspect ratio, enable/disable features, etc. It seems to take about 5 "clicks" of various oddly located remote buttons to accomplish almost any task. For example, if I'm watching a DVD on component input 2, when the DVD is done, the simple act of switching back to input 1 to watch cable takes, let me see, press menu, select inputs, press the right arrow twice, press the up arrow once, press return. That's six "clicks"! Bad Franz, bad designer. I have trained my cell so I can say things like "Text" or "Home" and the phone immediately performs the sequence of actions that lets me (in this example) send a text message or call home. Why can't I do that with my TV remote?? If somebody made a decent voice programmable TV remote, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.OK, even with the bad ink I'm giving the interface, to me this isn't such a big deal. It's just that I'm a fan of good design and this remote is not good design. It makes it too complicated (and, thus, annoying!) to do things that are part and parcel of everyday viewing.So -- a four. But -- I am still utterly mesmerized by the picture quality!! Oh, and the price.
This product is amazing! We charged it one day & we did not have to plug it back in for 2+weeks! (FYI we are avid gamers). I recommend this product to everyone. Its much cheaper than rechargable batteries.
Bought this used and so far it seems ok. It has a bit more scratches on the back than it was described but it seems to be working ok enough. Will update after a few weeks of use. I would recommend for those considering used or refurbished ones to try to purchase from a known retailer like Amazon so that if it doesnt work you can return it.Update: Gave as a gift for the holiday.. lasted 5 weeks and then died. So I wouldnt recommend buying used Ipod's. This is the second one I purchased and neither have lasted very long.
I had always been a desktop guy and resisted a laptop partially because I found them uncomfortable to type on because of the harsh edge that pushed into my wrists. My need for a laptop now outweighed comfort but I got lucky and found this wrist week just a few days after the laptop arrived.This a an excellent product that is well worth the price. While the preset distance between the two supports is OK it would be nicer to be able to adjust the distance as not all laptops are the same width.
I've always preferred Canon products and this is no exception. I did have an off-brand rechargeable battery and it not only took longer to charge, but didn't hold it's charge as long. I would recommend this battery to anyone who needs an extra one for their camera.
I would give this a 5 star had I not had a problem initially. At first I tested it before giving it to my girlfriends 9 yr. old son. I did a 7 minute video and later noticed that when deleting, it only showed 23 rather than the 30 minutes as it should have.I had great customer service though. Pure Video offered to send me a new unit overnight at no cost. Before it got here I was sent instruction on how to clear the memory which worked perfectly. I therefore did not accept the new recorder which arrived the next day.There have been no additional problems in the month it has been in use since.
These speakers made a perfect home for my iPod Nano. Even in a Belkin clear plastic case I can dock my Nano. The setup is easy, sound is crystal clear and can fill a large room easily. The remote is comprehensive and the dot matrix LCD readout is clear and easy to understand. I miss the small nylon case that came with my last set of AL speakers but the quality on these is so much higher that I can live without it.
Seriously, should you purchase the SanDisk Sansa c240 1GB mp3 player, you may be very disappointed. My player performed properly for only a few months before imploding. Contacting SanDisk for assistance proved futile. You're wasting your money.
I like the G-Snake for the most part but I compared to an Acoustic Research PR and it sounds a little muted in comparison. Probably the way it is supposed to be but listening to Fleetwood Mac I thought the PR brought out a "deeper" sound. One plus for the G Snake is it has a "smooth" sound but it didn't bring out the music the way I wanted.Update- I wasn't satisfied with my listening experience and sent back. Researched cables and purchased a Blue Jeans Cable brand and am very happy with the sound quality listening to the same CDs.
Looked for the perfect container to put my grandparents old negatives. This was perfect. They are clear enough that you can view the negatives as you are thumbing through the pages. The material they use is durable and does not feel cheap and flimsy. None of the pockets ripped when I put the negatives in.
Don't expect to be able to capture the stitching on a football during mid-catch from the sidelines with this, but it does exactly what it advertises, magnifying the normal lens by 2x. The caveats are important though: it renders the built-in flash useless, but more importantly, it renders the viewfinder useless as well. This makes taking pictures of moving objects especially difficult, as you need to watch them on the LCD screen. (try doing this in bright sunlight for a real challenge) If your photo requirements are just a little more zoom than default, and you're taking mostly photos of static objects, this lens should perform perfectly for you. Just be aware of its limitations.
These Mirage speakers fill a room beautifully with one of the most unique speaker designs in the industry.Vanns is an exclusive carrier of the OM Design series speakers from mirage and I have purchased from them several times now and plan on also purchasing a pair of OMD-15 towers in the near future.
I bought this drive top add to my main office computer in a RAID system. There are 3 (three) 80GB drives in the computer and this one is mirroring the data drive.SO far it has been 8 months and no problems. In fact all THREE are Western digital drives. The other two came installed on the system and have been running continuously for over a year now.No, I don't turn off my computer unless there is a lightning storm!I am happy! They are whisper quiet and very FAST! I heartily endorse this drive.
I find that too many machines nowadays have a plethora of bells and whistles - with many more parts to potentially break down. This machine is not one of them. It's straightforward and easy to program and use.
The box says for ages 6-10 but this game is the perfect challenge for my 4-year-old. Plus, the farther she gets in the game, the trickier the game gets, so she will be challenged with it for some time to come. The spooky (not scary) graphics are great and the game is both fun and educational. It is the best computer game we have purchased for her thus far. I enjoy playing it with her!
After resisting forever!! - i've had and loved my classic for over two years - my boyfriend finally told me i could get him an iPod as a gift. I did and he's now loving his 'nanobot' as he calls it. Takes it with him everywhere, he's crazy about the download just about anything from iTunes feature. Glad i didn't hesitate.
I read quite a few of the reviews before making this purchase and I must say that if you are going to be overly critical, don't buy this... But if what you want is an affordable light source, this is your lamp.. Easy and quick to assemble, plug it in and you're done... Yes, the bowl/shade is made of plastic and the trim doesn't fully encircle the lip. (there is a few millimeters where it gaps) But for the price, it can't be beat...
I bought these when my Sennheiser PX 100's died. The Sennheisers were out of stock and I was surprised at the cost so I decided to try the Koss's. The sound quality is close to the Sennheisers but not as clear in the mid and high ranges. I wear them all day at work and must take them off any time a co-worker comes up. Almost every time I remove them from my head, they yank a single hair out. I am 48 years old and am worried that the hairs that are being removed may not grow back. They also do not stay adjusted so each time you put them on you have to stretch them out. This may contribute to the hair pulling. As soon as I can afford it, I will get the Sennheiser's.
this vendor provided a clear and succinct description of product. the lamp was resonably priced and quickly shipped. With fragile items such as the lamp, I was more than pleased at the packaging and condition of the item upon arrival. Quick, reasonable, and ready-out-of-box service.
These are good headphones that fold up into a compact case but they were a much better value when I bought them on Amazon in January 2009 for $90 (new). Looks like somebody is getting a little greedy!
I tried a few Belkin USB products before I bought this. It was very easy to setup and worked on the first try. I have this installed on 2 computers and have not had any problem since installation - both WinXP machines.The reason I give it 4 stars and not 5 is because of one weird behavior on one of the machines. The machine had been turned off for a while, and when the network started working, downloaded Windows updates. After installation of the updates, the Wireless adapter stopped working. I had to uninstall and install again - that is what the troubleshooting section of the document recommends!
I bought this product since I own three products using different card types. When It arrived I was shocked. It is so bulky. After inserting my SD card, it recognized, I could write data to the card no problem, but whenever the camera writes on the card, and I reinsert to read the data, it shows card corrupted !I tried formatting the card on the device and on the camera, no wayAlthough the MMC card uses the same slot, it works perfect.As for the Smart media slot, it formatted the card in a way, that the camera does not recognize.. Now , I can use the card only as a PC mass storage , since the camera can not even format!!The only slot with no problems so far is the compact flash one.By the way, I tried another card, and another device at a friend with the same results.The device does not come with any low level fomat utilities which leaves you helpless after corrupting your cards !!!
Excellent product, would recommend to anyone looking to record radio or delay radio to sync up with sports cable broadcast.
I just bought this about 2 weeks ago and I am absolutely pleased by its split screen view and its almost instantaneous gps positional locater. In addition to being able to see where the car is heading, you can choose as an option to have the next 5 turns show up on the right side of the screen. This was the main reason I bought this delightful gps. I have been using gps for the past 2 years and I can say it has transformed my life. Being new in this city is tough, but when a gps will help you get to all sorts of places, hey, it is great. I use the gps every day - sometimes just to see if there is a shorter way, or a more scenic route to something.I still have my Spint gps on my dinky little Samsung M500, but my eyesight was seriously challenged at trying to read all the streets in that tiny phone gps (although I still think the Sprint telenav gps is fabulous in many ways), so I bought this MIO C520 portable gps and I love it. There are so many options that you can choose on this machine that it may take almost 2 pages just to go over all the options, but the main reason is for the gps split screen with its choice of Points of interest, full info, or THE NEXT 5 TURNS listed. I bought it for the next 5 turns listed, and it is fabulous just for that, because if you are a timid sort of driver like me that takes almost a mile to switch lanes, then knowing which way to turn (5 turns ahead of time) is awesome!! I have also set the voice volume to very loud so you can hear it through anything - even my very loud Bose speakers playing cds in the car!Then it has this bluetooth so my phone and gps are one! I can go through my gps and get a history of my phone calls and call from the gps too. Then it has it so that you can sync Microsoft outlook contacts so you can add all your contacts.I just bought the 2 gb sd card, and have put some pics, and some music on it as it is also an mp3 player with a file organizer function, and it also has a currency, metric calculator and converter also.What I really really love about this gps is that it gets a gps signal almost instantly. Just turn it on and within seconds, the gps signal is located. I can just touch the satellite function, and see how many satellites are being used to get an idea how accurate the position is.Then it has this tracking function so that after you have done a trip, you can go over it and check out your route.Anyway, I love this gps because it locates the gps signal so quickly, has the 5 next turns on a split screen, and even comes with a lot of extra freebies such as the blue tooth, mp3 player, picture viewer, calculator and currency/metric converter. I highly recommend this to someone willing to sit down and read the manual because there so many gps options you can do. This is a wonderful advanced gps for the person who has used gps a lot and wants a lot more of the advanced features in addition to its lightning quick reception and split screen 5 turn by turns.
The TV manufacturers are not telling the consumers nor the retailers about the issues they are having with the compatibility with CableCards. If you notice the new 2006 Sharp LCD's do not offer the CableCard because Sharp has has so many problems with them. But Sharp is not taking responsibility for the fact that they marketed and sold TV's knowing there were compatibility problems. I bought my LCD4U TV a few months ago and love the piano black frame, the beautiful picture and the easy to use controls. For the few days I had the TV before Comcast came out to install the CableCard, I had basic cable on it. I was learning all the controls and figured out how to delete/skip channels so I did not have to see channels I would never use. The CableCard is installed and the channel skip function would not work so now I have 700 channels of which I may only watch 120. I spent days and days with Sharp technical support and they finally said that they tested the TV with an older model Motorola CableCard and it worked fine, so this must be a Motorola problem and they take no responsibility for it. I did contact Comcast who told me that this is the first and only model CableCard they have ever used so they don't have the ability to give me an older model. So we the consumers pay a higher price for CableCards and when they do not work properly, Sharp says they were told to build a basic PCMI slot and thats what they did, the fact that the CableCard is not functioning properly in the slot is not their problem. I have kept in contact with my TV dealer who has been so helpful. So far Sharp is the only big TV manufacturer that has new models and dropped the CableCard. Mitsubishi and Sony LCD's are still using it. So for a major company like Sharp to not stand by their product is a little unsettling. Just as a side note, I had 60 days to return this product and chose to keep it because there were no others out there with the Piano black finish and the picture quality. I don't think I will purchase another Sharp product because of the shady way I was treated.
OK, my only points of reference for these are the really cheap earbuds and headphones that I always thought were good enough, the Shure E2C, and Sennheiser CX-300B.I saw the Shure e2c on sale at Circuit City when I went to get a new pair of earbuds to use in the office. I'd gone to get a Sony MDR-EX51, and since the price difference was minute (something like $10), I figured I'd try something better for a change. That was a eye opening experience for me. I literally heard things that I'd never heard before in all of the video and audio files I listened to. However, the sound is rather muffled, lacking a well defined high end. I think audiophiles call it "warm" and not "bright". Anyway, I like clarity in my audio, and nice detailed sounds.I didn't even know I liked detailed sounds until I tried the e2c, because I never thought of it that way. Anyway, I liked how much more I could hear, but I didn't like the sound characteristics of the e2c. After much debating and going back and forth, I decided to take the plunge with something higher end. After much searching on head-fi.org UE Super.fi 5 pro seemed to be the most appealing to me of all the headphones in this price range, so I gritted my teeth and placed the order.I have never looked back since I got these phones, and I'm itching to try out other audiophile grade stuff. I've been reading way too many reviews on Grado SR-80s lately, although I found out that Alessandro MS-1 is similar or better than SR-80s for about the same price. They both use Grado's drivers, but the MS-1 has a slightly different sound. That's all I know so far, but if I do any more searching I might end up getting one or the other.'Tis quite dangerous for the wallet to venture in to high end audio. head-fi.org gives ample warning, but it's hard to believe until you experience it :-).But anyway, I've not once regretted getting the super.fi 5 pro. These phones don't *need* an amp to be driven well, and that was one of the reasons I got it over a Shure phone.The drawback, though, is that the UEs are so super sensitive that if you're trying to drive it with a source that's not super clean, you'll hear all kinds of hissing and clicking. That sent me on another journey to find some way of getting a clean sound.I ended up with a Creative xmod for my laptop and a Sony Minidisc player for portable use. I think most iPods are fine as well. Just don't expect to plug this in to your laptop and get good sound, it varies from laptop to laptop. On my girlfriend's Compaq, it sounds great, but on my IBM Thinkpad T60 or Dell Latitude D420, you can hear the clicking of the hard drive. It's rather annoying.Afterward, I bought my girlfriend a Sennheiser CX-300B and a Samsung T2. The Sennheisers sound good, but doesn't provide the same detail and bass performance as the super.fi 5 pro. Althought I personally would prefer the Sennheisers over the Shure e2c still. I've heard that the Shure e2c actually sounds much much better with an amplifier, but unamped the e2cs just don't sound very good to me.
Does what it's designed to do and let's me hear all the dialog I would otherwise have missed. Would buy again.
This item shipped faster than I expected. I received it in three days after ordering it and it works great.
this battery is for an older Canon 35mm camera that I was unable to find. Now I can use the camera again and all my attachments. Thanks.
This is the best mouse I have ever used. I don't know why more people don't use it...so easy on the hands and you are not pushing a traditional mouse all over and into things on your desk.Highly recommended.
I gave this point and shoot to my wife for her birthday, about six months ago (11/2005). We both love taking pictures - of nature, of vacations, of pets, of parties, of everything. She was a die-hard film enthusiast, with her 35mm point and shoot always within reach. I had switched to digital, my 35mm SLR body relegated to back-up status behind the Digital Rebel. When she finally showed an interest in digital, I did a lot of research looking for a camera that would meet her requirements. Small size (so she could still carry it anywhere), fast startup and near-instant shutter lag (to get the shot you want, not the one from a second later), good performance in low light, and manual settings (for when you need more control). I went to the stores, I picked them all up in my hands, aimed them at things far and near, read the tech reviews from the pros, compared the sample photos, and discoved for myself that this camera has it all. Don't get me wrong, I love my DSLR, but I'm tempted to go buy another one of these SD550s for myself, just for the convenience. I'm astonished by how good the pictures come out, in all sorts of lighting conditions. It's the only digital point-and-shoot camera that I've tried that has a shutter lag (the delay between when you push the shutter release and when it actually snaps the picture) short enough to come close to a DSLR. All that, and it fits in your pocket.On the con side, the SD card they ship with this thing is laughable, you should buy a 512MB card when you buy the camera. And although the battery life is good, I wish all of these cameras came with a spare battery. Another battery means never running out - come home (or back to the hotel), and when you download the pics to your PC, you can swap the battery in the camera for the one on the charger - no more forgetting. I was hoping for a camera that took standard size batteries (like NiMH AAs), but I guess they couldn't make them fit in a camera this small. That said, I bought her an extra 3rd party battery, and we have had no problems.Neither of these issues is a serious issue with the camera itself, though. This camera earns all five of its stars in my book. Oh yeah, and my wife loves it, too!
I am so tired of all the negative reviews, of people who don't know how to work it (its so easy to use! omg), of the people who give up and return it, and of people who have never even had one and say bad things about it.I've had my ipod since April 2004 (10 months) Woot woot! So I am more experienced than all of you and have something very important to tell you. The iPod mini is great, and THE easiest music player to learn to use and navigate through. Besides that it scores major points for popularity, it is practical. A while ago, it actually malfunctioned (because I had it so long, and thats cool you know), and I had to send it in to Apple Repair Service for a new iPod mini. The service was great beyond belief! I got the iPod back in 2 days after I sent it, only paying shipping charge. So that turned out really well actually, where I was scared it was over. Oh BTW, battery life is fine, 8 hours is really a lot if you think about it. And 4 gigs is plenty. So as far as specs go, the iPod mini passes the test.I also bought my mom one for Christmas, and set it up for her too. She loves it too. Even an old lady like her can use it.So in essence I've set up 3 ipods (2 of mine cause I got a new one after I sent it in, and my mothers). All times- no problems. Those Christmas recipients who had problems setting it up have no excuses, you probably did something wrong. Its really easy to use and I recommend this 150%You truly get what you pay for. iPod mini is worth every penny. If you're thinking of getting a portable music device, you should really get the iPod mini. Don't let the negative reviews scare you; I know they are potent, but false. The sense of you joy you get from it is priceless.
I bought this unit instead of the less expensive competition because of my faith in SMC support. I have literally called up SMC's 800 number at 11:30 PM on a Sunday and had a friendly, knowledgable technician answer the phone and guide me through a network card install. I didn't need their support.I know networking, but the little book was written for the brain damaged. Really easy to understand. The connection through to the unit was instant. I just used winipcfg to do a DHCP release and renew and there I was. I have Home.com cable. I just added the computer's ID for my home.com connection in the appropriate field, saved and rebooted. Voila, instant shared network on three computers.Besides the two free Cat 5 cables, the print server feature is quite nice. I haven't used it yet, but I intend to. Also I'll probably add a dial up modem to the unit so I can have an easy fallback if home.com has an outage.
Fast and awsome. Great for storage. (For the guy below.. If you set up your BIOS correctly it wont try and boot to the drive... duh!)
The Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers deliver excellent highs and impressive bass, but lack the mid tones essential to so much music. While the speakers sound great for movies, TV shows, rap, and pop music, they certainly require EQ adjustment when listening to rock, jazz, and country. They aren't bad speakers, but my room mate's Logitech speakers are more veritile and don't require the adjustments. If I could do it over again, I would have gone with the Logitech Z-2300.Update: After roughly 4 years of use (very heavy the first two years, and very light the next two years due to a move with a different setup), these speakers no longer work. Something has happened with the main connection from the sub to the satellite. I downgraded the rating to 2 stars, because for the money I feel like they should have lasted longer.
I actually bought the Platinum version that is bundled with the full version of Premiere after doing research on the best firewire PC cards. I had Windows NT, so with nothing out there that would work under that, I upgraded to 2000 and installed this card. Everything worked like a charm. I'm not a novice when it comes to installing hardware, but I'm not an expert either. If you have Windows 98 - XP, you should have no trouble with the installation.For my next machine that I want to build and move my editing stuff to, I'll simply buy the card without the bundle and have firewire ports on both machines. I am very happy with this card.
I'm a remote freak. From cheap $5 remote at walmart to high end Pronto that costs $1K, hard buttons, soft buttons, touch screen, Preprogramed, learning, computer programing, JP1, etc..I've tried them all. I'd rate this remote just above average, good for beginers. If you're looking for easy to set up universal remote and can get it at a deep discount price, I'd recommend this one. But it is definitely not worth the retail price. There are better universal remotes out there in the same price range.Pros:- Can be easily set up in a quick time- Rechargable battery.- Motion sensor glowing back light- OK color LCD (not touch screen, just soft buttons)- Good size database codes ( but contains faulty codes for many devices)- Limited graphic customization- Egornomic shape, feel confortable holding it.Cons:- Cheaply made with cheap plastic.- Limited customization- Cramped and small buttons- No RF an RF expanding capability (as some other remotes in the same price range)I got this remote at a deep discount price for my 65 year old mother and I think it serves her well. I'm a big fan of hard and hard/soft buttons remotes and prefer it over the over size and over priced touch screen LCD. If you in the same club, you'll like this remote. It works well for most of devices I programmed. However, I had trouble with some incorrect codes for couple panasonic devices and I ended up with doing the learning and this defeating the purpose of getting this remote.If you searching for a good universal remote, take a look at the MX line from Universal Remote. IMHO, they make best remotes, little pricey but worth every penny.
Absolutely perfect as per specification. The best part is the compactness of the charger-- no external adapter, no long wires!
Received this order promptly and in good condition. The pricing was perfect.
This product is awsome! It connects all the compters in the house to eachother and the internet. Only one word of advice... Be warry of upgrading the firmware to 1.36 it rejects pppoe support under 1.36firmware. This product is really a time and money saver, if you need a router this is the one to buy
i had this gave to me & i just love it. it does work great for me.
I recently upgraded my desktop to an HP i7 with 64 bit Windows Vista. My old Polar IrDA adapter would not work with the new system. A new Polar IrDA adapter costs $59.95. I bought this Syba adapter instead, it was very easy to install, quickly uploads files from my Polar S625X to my Polar Pro Trainer software, and saved me almost $50 :-)
Toshiba's e740 is the first PocketPC to use the new Intel XScale processor... This processor allows manufactures to build PocketPC's at very reasonable prices, but the 400Mhz clock speed can be a bit of a deception since the bus speed of this device is around 100 Mhz. Compare the Toshiba e740 to similar PocketPC devices that use the common StrongARM processor and you won't notice a big difference if any at all (I proven this myself, but if you don't want to take my word for it, read what all the magazine reviews are saying). Getting past the processor, the Toshiba PocketPC's offer a very slick and attractive design, reasonable expanshion options, and in this case built in WiFi and 64-MEG of RAM. Compare it to an iPaq and this device is a steal... The thing I would urge anyone considering buying this PDA, is that this is the first of the next generation PocketPC's. Other XScale devices are on the horizon, some of them have already been announced to be cheaper than the Toshiba e740. I won't mention any manufactures names out of respect for Amazon, but just do some research... you may find the Toshiba e740 won't feel like such an outstanding deal a year from now.
Yamaha has always been reliable. not stellar but quite good. This is no exception. If I had more money, Polk would have been the choice. But on a budget, this one stands out.
The MB-200 in my opinionis a great addition to my Nikon D200. It gives me the assurance that I can take as many shots as I need to at an event (ie: weddings) without having to worry much about battery life. It does on the other hand add a bit of bulk & weight to the camera which may take some getting used to. I would reccomend it to all my fellow D200 users. Great product!
Excelent product. Easy to carry around. I like it because it has Am/Fm and CD player, plus remote control. Cool!!!!
Great reader. I use it instead of pluging my camera to the computer. Fast and easy!
Before buying this mini-system, I read the November 2000 and February 2001 issues of Consumer Reports for testing results on various brands. Then I went to Circuit City, Best Buy, K Mart, and Costco to compare the units. I listened to their radios, played test CD's, and tried the controls on all the models.Finally, this is the champion, why?1. It has a rich and pure sound, unusually beautiful for its size.2. It does not take a lot of space, because unlike many others, its tray takes only one CD.3. It has a classic and simple appearance.4. It has fewer movable parts, therefore more likely to be trouble-free.However, this system is not for you if you prefer1. Very loud output instead of the quality of sound.2. One that can be moved around in one piece, because the speakers for this one are separated from the control unit.3. Trays that hold 3 or more CD's.4. Twin cassette decks.In conclusion, if you are choosy on sound quality and compactness, you might want to check this one out first.
The Pentax K100D is compatible with all Pentax lenses. That is huge! If you are a previous Pentax owner, you can keep what you have. But even if you aren't, why purchase a camera from someone you know will probably be changing camera mounts in the future. I got the Pentax K100D for Christmas and I love it. This camera feels like a real camera should. It is responsive and fast. I recently shot photos at my niece's Quinceanera. I shot over 300 shots and 99.9% were first-rate. I had no out of focus or blurry shots and no shots that were delayed due to shutter lag. I used 2 CRV3 batteries and had no problems with battery life. Shots with flash and without flash came out great! Thanks Pentax for this gem of a camera.
CablesOnline.com shipped this bracket out very quickly. The bracket itself is nothing special, and it does the job well. No screws were provided for the inner slots (which align with the 3.5" drive), and as another reviewer noted, the outer holes (which align with your 5.25" bay/mounting rails) are not threaded. The supplied self-tapping M3x5 screws work fine.
Very happy with this product, but am disappointed with the DMZ feature, it doesn't seem to work as I understood from the reviews. (DMZ is demilitarized zone which opens up a connected computer &quot;live&quot; to the internet for apps such as NetMeeting)
As others have said, the low quality setting yields poor results unless the sound source is close by and quite loud. That said, the high quality setting seems to work quite well in a variety of situations. I haven't used the camera, but I would suspect that it is poor, at best.
If you are looking for SLR quality pictures in the size of a "point and shoot" this is the right item for you. The 12X optical zoom is un-touchable. The image stablizer is also a very nice bonus. I did a lot of research before my purchase and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The only negative is the lens cover... it doesn't have any type of locking feature to keep it from falling off.
Not sure what the reviewer below is talking about but based on his lack of details I imagine it's not a genuine review.Anyway, I spent allot of time researching before buying a camcorder and decided on the Elura 65 -- check out the review of the Elura 70 (the 60, 65, and 70 are basically identical) on http://www.dvspot.com .The Elura 60 didn't have a hot shoe which I knew I would need since most camcorders in this price range do not have a good light -- if any at all. Daytime recording is excellent.Some argue that it's only a single CCD camcorder but it's a large CCD as apposed to the three small CCDs in the Panasonic PV-GS120. The Panasonic was my second choice but I read allot of negative reviews about the image stabilization. The Elura also fits more comfortably in the hand when compared to Panasonic. In addition, the Canon has virtually no tape noise when operating.I highly suggest that you get the double capacity battery BP-2L14, the hot shoe light VL-3, and the portable battery charger CB-2LT. The double capacity battery will last about four hours and adds very little weight to the camera. The supplied batteries drain very quickly. Night shots are notoriously bad for all camcorders in this price range even though some are better than others. The VL-3 light will make a big difference in picture quality at night. Also, the portable charger is more convenient to travel with than the big and cumbersome charger supplied in the box.I can't comment about the reliability yet since I've only had it for a couple of months. But based on my experience with other Canon products it should be good. Enjoy!
I can tell by looking at the photo of these "universal" styluses that they won't fit my iPAQ 1945. They're too short and the cap is wrong. I found the ones I needed on HP's website for a reasonable price.
this was requested as a graduation gift by my little brother who just finished college thank GOD! He wanted something that closely resembled a Mac but not a Mac! He loved this light weight notebook with all the trimmings. It was a fantastic bargain for the features it offers.The screen size is nice and is perfect for carrying around. Even works internationally for those voltage differences. Looks incredibly prestigious and slick!
First of all, this camera takes 4 AAA batteries, and those batteries are included.Secondofall, it comes with a carrying case.Also, it comes with a TV/VCR cord, which allows you to plug in your camera directly into the TV or VCR, and record your pictures on videotape. I don't think a lot of camera's have this function.This camera is a good camera.
I had high hopes for this camera after reading all of the reviews. Unfortunately, when I used it for the first time it froze, wouldn't turn off, and two pixels were lit up on the videos.
When I first opened this, I was a little dismayed that the materials seemed rather flimsy. It's made of light-weight plastic. However, it hasn't created a problem. It keeps the computer cool, and I don't have to have it against my lap. The bottom, with its legs, isn't perfectly comfortable on my lap for long periods of time, though. There's a piece that fits on the front which the directions show as holding a piece of paper, but I'm not sure why I'd want to. If I were trying to type something from what was printed on the paper, I wouldn't be able to get my hands to the keyboard. The piece DOES keep the laptop in place, though. The piece the laptop sits on can be adjusted for height, which is nice. All in all, I'm glad I got it, because it does the job for the price. However, as with everything these days, it's made in some foreign country, the directions are only photos and they don't make sense. I realize this is a rather mixed review, but I'd rather have this than do without, and like I said, the price was affordable.
I needed a router to run dd-wrt on, one that was not all that pricey but good enough, this is it. Love it, works great.
This is a must have if you shot where there is light that can hit the lens from the side, it will stop ghosting. Help protect the lens from finger print and scratches.cons: people will notice you more with this on you lens.
For the first month, the iLuvs were good. I mean, they were never GREAT. Even when the little rubber bit around the speaker was still intact (oh, the good old days), the noise cancellation was nil. By the second month, the little rubber rings were falling off so frequently I didn't bother to put them back on. Now there's only one left, and it spends most of its useless half-life playing Mayor of my change pocket.Did I mention that without those little rubber things, the iLuvs are really pointy? Like, slicing-up-your-ears uncomfortable? Well, now I don't even have a speaker piece in the left ear phone, so I guess it doesn't matter. I have no idea how that managed to pop out. A search of my purse revealed nothing but a pocketknife and a receipt for some lip jewelry. I'm really not that rough with these things!At any rate--don't bother buying them.You may think "Hey! Black! Neutral! Cheap! Ear clip!" But three months down the road you'll be wondering why you bothered paying $10 for the earphone equivalent of vending machine jewelry. I know I am.
I thoroughly enjoyed Tartt's keen descriptions of life in this Mississippi town. The precocious heroine Harriett was an amazing character whose brightness shown through her neglectful upbringing. With each new slight Harriett suffered at the hands of the adult world, her cunning became more charming. I laughed at the right-on descriptions of the neurotic, self-obsessed mother, the grandmother who could have been my own, and the Ratliffs from Hell. The last half of the book revealed a nail-bitting plot describing absolute evil. I thought the ending was perfect: Harriett has dealt with the reality of evil and loss throughout her life. How could such a character deserve a Polyanna ending? I am amazed at other readers who have not liked this book. I'm recommending it to all my book-loving friends!
The Nikon Coolpix L11 is a great choice for a point and shoot. It's VERY easy to use, I took it out of the box and started taking pictures. The price is right for a name brand digital point and shoot, and the pictures look great. This camera takes better pictures than my fathers $600.00 digital! Another plus is that it uses AA batteries...camera batteries can be pricey...my old camera used camera batteries and it was a pain in the butt. Even the software was easy to install and use!The only con that I can think of is that it doesn't hold many pictures without a memory card, but most cameras don't anymore, and load up on the batteries, but I think most cameras chew them up too!
I really did like this product, back when it actually worked. Then I started getting the infamous "No Disc" message. I really think Sony should do something about this unit. I don't know why they just didn't make it to say "Place Fist Here and Pound" instead of "No Disc." That really is what it makes you feel like. I finally got fed up and went to Best Buy for a replacement product. I bought a Sony CFD-S350, and it works fine. I guess the E series was just a really bad design or something.
Overall the Flip was easy to use and very compact. However the sceen was hard if not impossible to see in bright daylight. Batteries quit prior to using up the 60 minute of recording time.
Although I am very happy with the other NetGear products I own I have to say that this adapter is a waste of money. It's easy to set up (I'm running Windows 2000) and starts working at first, but after less than a half hour, it flickers out and stops working entirely.I have a NetGear router and laptops using NetGear PCI wireless cards which work well, but this product is a dog. I second one of the earlier reviewers who mentioned how hot the item gets after a short time in use. My guess is that it has a design flaw that causes it to overheat and stop working. They should really go back to the drawing board on this one.
This item is advertised to be a Western Digital WDAD004-RNx part and the graphic image shows that. The actual item delivered is a no-brand item with no cable or document and the package does not list it as compatible with WinXP. Reviewing feedback shows that this Cables4PC outfit has a history of sending items other than what is ordered.
As an avid viewer of DVD-movies, I have wanted a decent home theater system for some time. I knew that I was missing out on the full viewing experience of many films when viewing them in the home, because all I had (like many folks) was a big TV and two speakers.The HTR 5740, when run in conjunction with a 6 speaker system and big subwoofer, will transform even a modest living room (like mine) into a true "home theater" viewing room. Using either DTS or Dolby EX, which many films provide, the 5740 will produce a surround-sound experience that is really cool. The unit packs 85 watts per channel (that's what Amazon says; I thought it was 100 watts, but never mind) and that is plenty more punch than most of us will ever use. The 5740 produces rich, distortion-free sounds that in my opinion leaves nothing on the table. This is a well-engineered, technologically advanced amplifier that will satisfy almost everyone.My only complaint about the unit is that the manual leaves quite a bit to be desired. It took me awhile to figure out that: a) I had to hook up the optical cable in addition to the RCA audio cables, in order to get Dolby 6.1 sound; and b) the menu settings on the unit to get full Dolby (or DTS) sound, while simple once you figure them out, were somewhat obscure in the manual. Afficianados who, unlike myself, were not new to home theater technology probably would not have any trouble with the foregoing, but as a newcomer I found some of the terms and settings to be confusing. No harm done, however.This is a really good deal for the money, and I expect that our family will enjoy ours for many years.
With the purchase of a new Plasma TV I decided to replace the center speaker I have been using for over 15 years, a Klipsch. What a remarkable difference! Sounds are crisp and well rounded. I tried a number of movies and various surround sound decoding and each one rendered the sound remarkably. This was one of my best buys!
I just received my Jensen J052 outdoor speakers and am very impressed with the quality of sound and rich base from such a small speaker. I'm even more thrilled about the price - what a deal. I tried a slightly cheaper set from AudioSource LS 300 and there is no comparison with the Jensen J052. Get a pair and you will be pleased!
The quality of glass is good, with equally good finish of the metallic ring. Easy to attach and remove. Does not degrade the image quality in any way. I paired it primarily with my Nikon 18-105mm VR lens and was happy with the results -- especially liked the marginally warmer skin tones in portraits, and pleasing colors when coupled with a B+W CPL filter for landscape shots. It stayed on my 18-105mm till I had the lens (moved on to the pricier 18-200mm VR, and happier ever since!).
I was a little hesitant at first buying a "used" or "refurbished" laptop. After receiving this unit I must admit it was better than anticipated. The laptop was in very good condition. Over the next two weeks I put it through the wringer testing every feature possible including battery life. I would have posted 5 stars if backup/recovery disc(s)would have been part of the package.Shipping was quick and laptop was adequately packed.
I only gave this thing 1 star because I couldn't give it 0 stars.This thing is pure GARBAGE. This piece of junk turned what should have been about a 2 hour amplifier install in my 2007 Wrangler into a 3 day ordeal. (I should have given up after an hour, but I am a hard headed individual.) The connectors are so shoddy that any movement causes at least 1 or more wires to come out, forcing you to start over. I used 3 different gauges of wire, tried taping over the connectors, tried soldering the connections, NOTHING worked.Finally, I put the piece of junk next to my seat, where God and everybody could see it, so that I could reconnect the wires as they inevitably came out. I then ordered the Pac-Soem 4 channel converter, waited for it to come in, hooked it up, and put it under the dash.Problem solved, amp installed, no wires coming apart, amp and all associated wiring hidden from view.DON"T BUY THIS ITEM!!!! You have been warned.
I am not a technophile. I don't need the best sound out there. I just needed my iPod to play in my car so my 4 yr old can hear it.It works well for that purpose, so I have no other complaints!
My first unit didn't load properly - there was an error with the mechanism.But the replacement is amazing.You won't believe the picture quality you'll get with this player over HDMI. Stunning - it almost makes you think that HD DVD or Blu-Ray aren't even worth it. DON'T abandon your DVD collection - get an Oppo instead.
I broke down and purchased an HP Color Laserjet 4550 in March (my yearly bonus paid out!). While it required my teenage son and myself to lug it into the house (it is rather lofty in size), setup was simple and the quality and durability of prints cannot even be compared to an inkjet printer.Prior to purchasing the 4550, I owned three color inkjet products and have never been satisfied with the final prints. Even if you could get the prints to look good right out of the printer, their durability (ink smears, color degradation, etc.) certainly suffered.How to justify a rather sizeable purchase? Save your money and don't buy the poor reliability from color ink jet printers not to even mention the cost of the cartridges (but note you will have to anticipate the costly replacement of the four toner cartridges used in the 4550 laserjet eventually). Also, purchase a nice card maker software package (I use Hallmark Card Studio 2) and some good laserjet photo paper, and you can easily justify the cost of this color laserjet.I wish I would have never bought into the color inkjets and waited for this nearly affordable color laserjet instead.
While this product doesn't look very modern, it was just what I needed: simple and with great sound quality. You just plug it into your iPod (mine is a mini) and then slip the tape deck into your car. No more fiddling around with the radio to find the perfect station for your iTrip!
A good all around unit, but it stopped working after 6 months. There's a problem many others have reported with recognizing the ink cartridges. Canon won't stand by it, so off to the dump with this 6 month old printer. Very frustrating. Don't fall into the same trap that I did.paul
I can't believe all the bad reviews from people who forget to pull out the tip with the main cord. You had to place the tip on when you first used it. Just look at what you're doing when you remove the cord. I guess it's easy to get in a hurry to get off a plane. You can hot glue the tip in or tape it if you really have an absent mind. The other bad reviews are for car use? It says on the front of the package in large print, MagSafe Airline Adapter. What's with a bad review for it now working in a car? I think those reviews really don't apply.
Never got this model, was substituted for other, suposedly a better one, but the mayor problem was I hate the red color of the display and unfortunately i could not change it, no settings for that............. very dissapointed.
Great product for the price. Easy to operate, light and small for easy portability, and easy transfer of the digital audio files to the PC. I think this is good value for money, if you need a basic DVR with a PC link feature. The recording format is WAV vs. MP3 format, and although the MP3 format recorders can record as much audio in half the memory, they are almost twice the price right now!
Quantity THREE size AAA batteries power this RCA CD/MP3 player.The count (3) of batteries required is enough to make one searchelsewhere for a long-lived portable player. Getting two AAA's isdifficult enough when you're stranded. Where to scrounge aroundfor the essential THIRD one? You'll either be buying a secondblister pack of two cells (ntiul you return to base, where youprovidentially would have STOCKPILED AAA's on sale...), or you'll'make do' with a lame third battery from the original set of 3.The other drwaback besides the odd number (3) of necessary cellsis the lack of P-O-W-E-R for sustained performance. From a AA youcan get considerably more stored electricity than from a AAA. Whysettle for a slim player that isn't BULKY but runs dry fast?Before you jump ship from RCA to other pickings, DO please recallthat there exist other RCA models which offer both CD, MP3, and aunique feature (exclusive to some RCA-brand players, but not all)The feature to look for is called SmartTrax (a trademark of RCA).With the SmartTrax key or control button you can navigate withoutmuch effort or brain-power through the available MP3 selections.Beware: some newer-generation RCA combo CD/MP3 players no longerinclude the SmartTrax jog key. Do not assume that all RCA's haveSmartTrax included. Happy hunting within the RCA universe. Enjoy.
Trying to get images from digital camera to your pc is like pulling teath... time consuming and painful! I got one of these Flashlink readers and it changes everything. Not only do I download images faster, but it frees up my digital camera to take more pictures!
This is a neat thing and it works as long as I am not in Chicago or near Chicago or driving through the suburbs around Chicago. Unfortunately, this is where I LIVE, and so this is where I am trying to use this. So far there are no un-used FM stations that are reliably un-used! So it may work for a half hour or it may not work at all, or....whatever. Very disappointing since this is the area I will be traveling where I would want to use it. Nothing diminishes road rage quite like listening to Jimmy Buffett.
I've spent about 3 to 4 months trying to decide what kind of big screen TV to buy. With so many options available (plasma, DLP, LCD, etc.), buying a TV can be a head-splitting task. However, after considering what I want out of a big screen TV as well as my budget, I finally decided that this TV is the way to go. One drawbacks I read with LCD projection TVs is the "screen door effect" which is really obvious if you are sitting close to the TV. Since I'm at a comfortable distance away from the TV, I don't see this at all. Overall, the picture quality is awesome. I have yet to subscribe to HDTV (Charter Communications has a waiting list...sheesh!)...but the picture is excellent for standard TV reception. The picture is even better with DVDs and games (I have hooked up a Gamecube and PS2 to this). I think one of the reviewers below mentioned the price of the stand...yes, it is somewhat pricey...but you don't really much of an option since the manual states that this is the stand they recommend for the TV...and if you're putting down this much money on a TV, it's best to spend a little extra to ensure that the whole thing doesn't topple over. The Panasonic stand comes with features to prevent the TV from tipping over...or you can also chain the TV to the wall (I swear...this is in the manual). So if you're looking for a nice big screen TV for a reasonable price, this TV is the way to go.
Unfortunately, this cable wasn't able to handle a 1080p up-converted signal from a Denon Blu-Ray player, although it did handle native 1080p signals and also lower resolutions. Another brand cable I tried did not have this problem.
I bought this product based on several reviews when I was researching this. My main criteria was good sound quality and ease of installation.The installation was very straightforward going into our 2009 Toyota Corolla. The wire harnesses it comes with are designed for European cars (mostly VW), so don't expect everything to just plug in. If you want to use the car speakers for sound (and not get an external speaker), you'll have to cut wires on the Parrot and the car radio harness in order to interrupt the speaker inputs going to radio. You'll also need to find the radio mute wire if you want the sound system to mute when the phone rings (for cars that don't have a mute input, you can use a relay to interrupt the accessory to the radio).The installation took about 3 hours, and the system worked flawlessly. When the phone rings or when I make a call (either through phone or Parrot device), and car stereo sound mutes, and the call goes through the front car speakers and sounds crystal clear. I was so please that I bought another one for our other car, which I haven't installed yet.Laith Sinawi Web Development[...]
I have others audio things of Polk and recommend to everyone. Next time think about or try Polk audios, I'm shure you will love!
I had high hopes for this product but turns out to be not well made. The space bar sticks and got a replacement. The replacement I got doesn't stick as much but it still sticks. I tried using this ergo keyboard but it hurts my wrist more than the typical keyboard. I type a lot and this is not something I would recommend. The right side of the keyboard is too wide so you have to reach further for your mouse. I would think Microsoft will have a better product than this. I like my other microsoft products (hardware) but this one is not worth fifty something dollars. The $10 or $20 keyboards are better.
I would love to review the S80 Canon Powershot digital camera but I never received it!
I DON'T EVEN HAVE A KODAK CAMERA AND IT WORKS GREAT. I AM VERY HAPPY. IT'S A GOOD PRICE AND HAS A LOT OF SPACE.
I purchased a radar detector for my husband for Christmas and he returned it because it wasn't the one he wanted. The seller is claiming that a unicycle seat was sent back (we don't even have a unicycle seat!). I contacted the seller and they are now claiming it must have been the Post Office. No, the package weighted 2 lbs 5 oz. (weight of the radar detector). Then, I checked the site from Amazon, and noticed that I had given them a 5 star rating and 'Great Seller!' feedback. YEAH, RIGHT!!! It appears that their system provides automatic feedback after each order...that's why their ratings are so good. Anyway, beware of this site! I'm serious...something's not right with this company and I may have lost $247.00!!!!!!
This battery is comparable to Nikon at about 1/3 the price. Charges and holds charge as well as nikon battery.
Last month I was awakened in the middle of the night by a loud thunderstorm but I didn't think it was anything serious so I simply went back to sleep. Not until the next morning did we learn that the devasting tornadoes that hit Lady Lake, Florida, were less than ten miles from us. We don't have any sirens or other alarms that can warn us except those that appear on TV or radio. In watching the aftermath of the storms and hearing the concerns of others like me that weren't aware, I learned of the weather radios that can be programmed to sound an alarm when there are severe weather warnings. So I ordered the Midland WR-100B SAME Weather and All Hazards Alert Monitor With Alarm Clock. It is capable of airing the local weather bureau's continuous weather forecasts at the touch of a button and can monitor the local area to be ready to alert in the event of severe weather warnings being issued by the local weather service. Since I have had the radio (only a few weeks) we have had a couple of severe thunderstorm warnings and the radio sounded the alarm just as I expected it to. I feel much safer knowing that if something happens in the middle of the night again, I will at least have a chance to get ready.
I have a Dell Dimension E510 that I'm preparing to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit. I had a SB X-Fi Audio Processor (WMD) installed by Dell when I first bought my PC, but Microsoft's upgrade advisor had no compatibility information for this card. Microsoft's compatibility center also did not list this card as compatible with Windows 7.So, after a little research, I found the Audigy SE, which the compatibility center says is compatible (with a driver download from Creative's web site.) The upgrade advisor also flags this card as compatible, but it states that you may have to download a newer version of the driver from Creative.Anyway, swapping out my existing SB X-Fi with the Audigy SE was a breeze. The trick is to uninstall the old card's drivers and software CORRECTLY and then install the new drivers and software CORRECTLY. Creative has an excellent article in their knowledge base for doing this on XP and Vista. This involves doing a CLEAN BOOT first before you uninstall anything. Basically the steps for XP go something like this.1. Use msconfig to set up a clean boot and then restart. Microsoft has an article in their knowledge base about how to use msconfig for this.2. Use Add/Remove in the control panel to remove ALL software and drivers associated with the old card. Do NOT perform a restart.3. Find the old card in the device manager and perform an uninstall if it's there. I didn't have to do this since the Add/Remove got rid of everything.4. Reboot the PC (still a clean boot) and exit out of any driver installation.5. Insert the Vista/XP CD that comes with the Audigy SE and exit the installer when it autoruns.6. For XP run Z:\XP\Audio\Drivers\Setup.exe (Z: is your CD-ROM drive).7. Select Driver Uninstallation, WDM Drivers, and check Delete all shared Creative audio driver files. Do NOT perform a restart.8. Remove all files/folders in C:\temp and C:\windows\temp. Empty the recycle bin. Remove the CD.9. Shut down the computer.10. Remove the X-Fi card and install the Audigy SE card. Easy. Note that the SB cards have a proprietary connector that enables the mic and headphone jacks on the front of the E510 to work. So I connected it.11. Restart the computer (still a clean boot).12. Download the latest installation package from Creative's website. It includes the driver and a few small applications for configuring the Audigy SE. You may want to do this before you start this process.13. Run the executable. Do NOT restart.14. Use msconfig again and restore the boot to normal startup. Then restart.I then made a few changes using Creative's EAX Settings and Speaker Settings applications to enable EAX effects and 3D sound. That was all I had to do. It may seem like a lot, but the steps are very straightforward and if you follow them carefully you will enjoy success. Note that I did NOT install ANYTHING from the CD that came with the Audigy SE. The CD is dated 2006 and Creative's downloads are dated after 2006 so they're newer.The only speaker I have is Dell's speaker bar that attaches to the bottom of my Dell monitor. But the sound that comes out of it with the Audigy SE is just amazing. It's wonderful. I launched iTunes and picked a few of my favorite songs from the iTunes store and I played their clips. Absolutely perfect sound; clear and crisp. I tested the headphone jack on the front of my computer and it worked perfectly. I could not be happier with the Audigy SE. It has been a truly wonderful upgrade. And you can't beat the price at just $30.Update: Installed Windows 7 32-bit successfully. Windows automatically detected the card, downloaded the latest drivers and software and installed everything for me. I didn't have to do anything. The software includes the Creative Audio Control Panel, which lets you configure the Audigy SE's settings. The sound from my little speaker bar is just incredible, even better than what I heard when I had XP installed. Definitely a worthwhile purchase. Absolutely great little PCI sound card.
I bought the Meridian Platinum and the Garmin Vista to do a technical comparison. They are both great units with similar price and features. I also tested the next level down: Meridian Gold and the Garmin Legend with similar results. Here's my take:If small size and high resolution are important to you, buy the Garmin.If you prefer a larger screen, larger buttons, a floating unit, or something that can be viewed beyond an armslength away, get the Magellan. If you require reading glasses, avoid the Garmin.Here is a list of specific comments:- Size: Garmin fits easily in a shirt pocket. Magellan is 114% larger by volume and is better suited for a fanny pack or large coat pocket.- Weight: Magellan is 51% heavier.- Display: Magellan display is 66% larger, viewable beyond an arm's length. Garmin not viewable beyond an arm's length.- Pixels: Garmin has over twice as many pixels.- Resolution: With the smaller display and higher pixel count, the Garmin screen resolution is about four times greater.- Both are waterproof. Magellan floats...Garmin doesn't.- Reception: Magellan had slightly better reception, probably due to larger internal antenna.- Screen protection: Magellan has a raised frame around display to help prevent scratches, but it also collects lots of dust on the screen as a result.- Maps/waypoints: Low resolution for the Magellan made small map features difficult to discern. Garmin much easier to read with a large variety of highly detailed map symbols/icons.- Features: Similar for both, but the Magellan had a few extras I liked: audible alerts for turns, a "windshield" navigation view with waypoints drawn in the "distance", a "speedometer" view with dial, sun and moon location displayed on the compass dial.- Buttons/knobs: Garmin's buttons are all on the sides and are very small. You won't be able to operate them with gloves. I like the little joystick for the left thumb very much, but folks with clumsy hands will not. Magellan's buttons are large, easy, and labelled.- Magnetic compass: Garmin must be held flat for this feature. Magellan's compass works in any position. (With motion, separate heading indicator works at any orientation on both units.)- Battery life and accuracy: About the same for both.- PC cable/DC car adapter: Garmin slides onto the back. Magellan has an awkward screw-in device.- Mapping Memory: Garmin has 24 MB ready for upload from mapping software (sold separately). Magellan requires additional memory card for an extra [$$$] to upload their maps (both sold separately).- Owner's Manual: Garmin provides complete owner's manual. Magellan only provides a quick-start manual. Complete manual is electronic and divided into two files.- User interface: I found the Garmin software and menus to be slightly more intuitive.Result: I wanted a small unit for outdoor activities and occasional automobile travel. I like small, high-precision devices with lots of detail. I kept the Garmin.I also ordered the car dash mount, DC auto adapter, belt carry case, and MapSource MetroGuide USA CD. I have been very pleased with each of them.
The camera is a nice size and has many features, none of which nelp you to take great photos or video. You can not tell if the camera is on or off in sunlight and doesn't take photos well in low light. This camera is for outdoor cloudy day photos.You can't see the screen in sunlight and found myself taping the inside of the camera bag for hours, and missed the photos and video I thought I was taking because the camera was not taping.There is no way to see if it is on record in bright light.The digital photos are grainy and don't print in high quality.Indoor shots are gray and grainy. Very dissapointed
I have tried many other Brands of DVD blank media, but by far, Sony beats them all to the top of my C&@p list. With a failure rate of 18%, I cannot afford the time or money to ever purchase these tiny bits of s**t again. If you are looking for a great Blank DVD, I suggest Memorex, zero failures in over 300 burns, TDK, 2 failures in over 200 burns, and Phillips, with 1 failure in over 200 burns.
This is a great device. I have one at both home and the office It's easy to use and very ergonomic. However, contrary to the description, it does need regular cleaning. About once a month you'll start to notice that the red ball is not as smooth and free-flowing as it once was. You have to unscrew the four small screws on the bottom, pop off the cover and the red ball, and clean the three little contact points. You'll see that they are covered with dust and crud. The same "crud" that used to form on the bars of old roller ball mice. Once you do that, it's amazing how smooth it works again. I just wish they made it a little easier to get to the "crud".
While I enjoy the comfort and clean sound, the extension cord was defective from the package. The pigtail on the speakers is too short to use exclusively. All attempts to get a replacement without delivering the cord to an authorized repair facility failed. The closest facility is 3hrs. one way from me and mailing was not an option, nor is the extension available as an option. Sony's repair service policy is unacceptable!
We purchased the headphones for his father's day gift. We just visited him and he says they are fantastic. Even wearing a hearing aid these days, he hears sounds he hasn't heard in years with these headphones. He claims he can sit out on his patio far from the TV and still hear perfectly fine.
We were in need of replacement DS chargers, and I was thrilled to find these available. They work like the originals.
I'm a long time Canon user and have always appreciated how easy Canon camera's worked as well as the quality of the pictures taken. I purchased this eos rebel XTi before going on a family vacation and with the expectation of a future visit overseas. I wanted to have good quality pictures to remember each by. Also, I have a 17 year old Canon 650 film camera with extra lenses and flash that also fit and work just fine with the new xti. You've got to love that about a camera almost 20 years later! I've taken approximately 500 pictures since this has arrived and find the quality what I expected and hoped for - excellent. Though I'm still learning how to use all of it's features - I would highly recommend the canon eos XTi to anyone short of the professional with lots of extra money!
We're still looking for a decent coffee percolator. This is the third brand we've tried in as many years.The Farberware's cord is too heavy, the pins are too small, and the connection burned out in about a year.The Hamilton Beach stopped making coffee hot enough after about a year--apparently the thermostat failed.We sent this one (the Presto 12 cup) back after about 6 weeks and several attempts to make a good pot of hot reasonably clear coffee. There are always excessive grounds in the coffee. We've never had to use a filter in a percolator, so we tried this without one. When the coffee had too much sediment, we tried a paper filter. Coffee grounds spilled over the top of the very light metal basket and into the coffee. We bought the "three year" filter sold on Amazon. The filter is so small that it can be used for no more than six cups of coffee at the strength we like. There was some improvement with the filter, but the coffee was still murky. One other reviewer apparently had a basket from another manufacturer that fit the Presto and solved the problem. That might work, but the Farberware basket doesn't fit and it's the only other one we had.Right now we're using the Cuisinart programmable drip coffee maker. It's OK, but we prefer perked coffee.Amazon refunded the full price including shipping immediately on receipt of the return. Thanks!
These points along with others were stolen from me.No way to find out who used them...I don't know if I can ever get those points...
I was looking for a new one because my daughter dropped and broke mine, and I was very pleased to find one on Amazon. Unfortunetely it costs just as much to fix one as it does to buy a new one. I originally bought this camera when it first came out. It takes beautiful SLR quality photos and is so simple to use. And for a 9 MP camera, you cannot beat the price or quality.This will be my 4th Fuji camera. The only complaint I have is with Fuji cameras in general. While the quality of the photos their cameras produce are superb and the prices are great, they seem to all have some sort of glitch. As another customer reviewed, his camera produced white lines in the photos. This has happened with 3 out of the 4 cameras I have purchased. I dont know anything about the insides of the camera so I do not know what causes this. Something inside just seems to go bad after awhile. But I keep buying them because of ease of use, picture quality, and price.
i thought this router was a great fit because it included a print server and port. worked on and off for a couple of hours then could not connect. notice two amber lights. read the manual and learned they have a LED dedicated just to inform you that their product is defective. i think that speaks for itself.
this cable's rca contacts just don't grip and make a decent connection. i have about 10 other rca cables in my studio, most are cheap ones, and this it the only one with such a problem. the metal for the rca connection is so super thin you can't even crimp it for a better connection. i really would not use this for anything (even the non-critical application i had in mind). now i have to order a decent one or go to radio shack. also, connections are not as pictures. mine are silver.
Canon Printers are the best printers in my opinion.The MP600 replaced my old Canon I850 which quit after several years of use.Print quality is excellent Photo images are crisp with vivid colors.Copier & Scanner work effortlessly and moving from my I850 "printer only" to the multifunction MP600 automatically gave me more desk space.Amazon two day delivery was right on time.Definitely a ***** product.
Easy to setup. Not the best user interface in the world, so, if you're looking to get one of these, spend the extra $$ and get the DI-704. The DI-704 has a better interface to enable/disable ports for gaming, sharing files, etc...
It works with my telescope, built solid, fits with my Barlow piece, I recommend it. 5 stars......Great addition for any camera bag.
I have a Canon S600 printer that I use quite often for doing pictures so I only use OEM inks in it. The separate ink tank system in some of the Canon printers is nice as you don't have that "I just threw good ink away" feeling you get with the combined color cartridge systems when you have to replace them because one color ran out. I have actually purchased this 3 pack in the past and it usually saves you a couple bucks over buying them separate. I would suggest buying them directly from one of the office supply on-line stores as they always have coupons available and normally you can get free shipping as well by purchasing a set amount from the site. No bad experiences with this ink in about 20 ink tanks used.
I purchase this item some time ago and found it to be a good size for my Axim.
Ram never worked. I didn't pay much for it and to return it was gonna be a waste of time due the cost send it back anyway.
This is my first time using a capacitive stylus, so unlike the first reviewer I have nothing to compare this one to. I bought it prior to the arrival of my new Kindle Fire, mainly because of the price and the color. When using the stylus, the touch screen on the Fire responds instantly and without need to repeat "taps". My iTouch is a bit less responsive to it, but I did not purchase it to use with the iTouch, so not a problem. It has a good balanced weight and I tend to hold it in my hand even while reading. Clips easily onto the case or the end inserts into the earphone jack. Very pleased with this, especially given the $10 price tag.
These signal cables are legit. They offer no signal loss and very good resistance to noise. My system plays as clear as ever. Great buy!!!
I've found this flash to be excellent, especially in bounce modes. The results using that feature were far superior to what I was getting with the 420. The extra power comes in handy even if you don't bounce it and the colors are usually spot on. I've also used it as fill flash outdoors, but I have had problems with faces getting bleached out. I have had good results when people aren't involved though, so maybe it is just operator error. The current price ($420) is much too high though. I only paid $360 and it was definitely worth that.
Well, let me begin by saying that I researched all of the PDAs on the market including Palm products and came away that this unit would be the best choice out there due to its 80211b connectivity. I primarily use Windows and as such though it would be a great tool to use to keep track of my contacts, Outlook messages, and to even sometimes use the IE browser capabilities remotely. After getting the unit, setting it up, and using it for several weeks I ended up returning it. Here's why, 1) The battery power is horrible if you use BlueTooth or the 80211b. I primarily wanted the unit to connect to my Outlook both at home and at work and I found the battery lifetime to be just short of two hours when using the 80211b (with BlueTooth turned off). This made it really tough to be able to attend a long meeting and rely on the 5455 for my email. Yes I could have carried optional battery packs, but I didn't want to do that. After all if this unit is supposed to be all encompassing then I shouldn't need to carry gear with me to support it. 2) The reliability of the wireless is not without its faults. Quite often I had to do soft resets - it got to the point that somewhere between 20-30 percent of the time a soft reset was required. 3) The Pocket PC operating system, particularly the aspects related to wireless connectivity and connectivity with the AutoSynch mechanism are not flawless in their implementation - you'll find problems connecting, you'll lose connections, and if you have more than one email service/account then you'll have to manually switch each time to get mail from each of the accounts. 4) I noticed the current incarnation of the Pocket PC OS have problems with slowing down in CPU speed when adding more applications to the unit. This is somewhat expected that as you add apps the OS will slow down, but adding just a handful of standard apps to the 5455 brought the peppy default speed of the unit down to almost intolerable. Again, since these were my primary reasons for purchasing the unit if the synching and wireless didn't work perfectly then there was little point in keeping the 5455. After three weeks of giving the 5455 every effort that I could make a case for keeping it I came to the conclusion that it did not meet my needs. A few weeks later I still do not in any way regret the decision of returning it. Taking into consideration the cost of the unit and the poor reliability and short battery life it just didn't make sense for me. I'll wait till HP come out with better battery technology that actually lasts with wireless and I'll wait till Microsoft come out with their next implementation of the OS which will hopefully synchronize and generally work more reliably. Perhaps by the time this happens then we'll have a version available which is built into a digital telephone - this would be an even more practical and useful real-world solution.
WORKED IN 2 MINUTES, SUPER SIGNAL IN ALL PARTS OF MY HOUSE!! NO COMPLAINTS!
Item was not brand new as it was advertised on Amazon.Speaker stands were scratched in several places.I only kept the stands because I could not find the model anywhere else.I am disappointed that Amazon would sell items as new when they clearly were not.
Attached it to the windshield in my truck, and after some adjustments got it where it is very steady, well within reach, and easily visible. I think I'll buy one for my Mustang, too.
I actually purchased the blue ones. These hurt my ears, there is not any flexibility in the ear pieces. I know this is because I wear glasses, so if you also wear glasses buy headphones that are soft and flexible. I have tried the glasses over and under the headphones, still not comfortable, actually made the top of my ears ache.
I searched for several types of wireless mics, After using the Azden I was very happy. I have used it with the Canon XL2 and the Panasonic AG-DVX200 and was very pleased. The mics have a good range and once you find the right channel the sound is very good.
I've had my Dell desktop 5-6 years, and was contemplating buying a new one, but the RAM saved the day. I still have some issues due to a slower CPU, but the PC is simply for browsing and some other menial tasks, so it is rarely noticeable.
i bought these speakers about two months ago they sound great look great and the price is right i would tell people to buy them...
I just bought your box of five B&W; rolls of Plus X film. It staggered me to find upon receipt that the sellers had carefully placed a piece of tape over the expiration date and marked on the tape was the word: NEW plus a bar code. Removing the tape, I found that the film had expired as of September 2010, and was shipped to me in October. I received it on October 8th. NOT GOOD for future orders from me. An hour ago I placed an order for a new Cannon 7D camera at B & H in New York at a price of $1599, which I originally had planned to order through Amazon.com at a slightly better price, but no way will that happen. NOT GOOD at all! I see that you are still selling the film and listing it as NEW. Of course it is new. Who would buy exposed film? Or are you saying that it must be new if it has not been exposed, regardless of how outdated it is? Very questionable practice.Of the last five items I have purchased from Amazon, two were worthless, one an (surprise me) expired film sale, one full bookstore price and the other fully satisfactory. Not a good grade for Amazon.com.....Possibly a failing grade. My suggestion is that buyers only purchase less expensive items for which you can just take a hit or write off if it's not what you expected. Years ago I learned that lesson dealing on the big auction store, but had early on found that Amazon was honorable. That was then, this is now.
Purchased to use for running and they stay in place, sound quality is good, can't say enough good things about them.
Purchase was a long long long time ago. Can't imagine why it is up for me to review now.Ribbons have worked well and were purchased at someone elses request
OK, so I bought a camera off eBay, shot wonderful test pictures, everything worked, no scratches, but the lens filter was stuck on. I tried cupping my hand, using a glove, putting the lens filter down on the rubber back of a mouse pad, nothing worked. I was worried I just got a new camera with a lens whose filter will never come off, or worse, it was dropped and I can't tell. I ordered these for a 58mm filter from another online camera retailer. I placed one wrench on the filter holding the lens, twisted a little, and off it came. Easy as pie. Buy them, they work!
They do what they are supposed, fit 0 gauge snuggly, crimped well, fit over the posts nice, but maybe not the strongest. I did one end with these and the other with the KnuKonceptz, if you can use the thicker terminal go with the KnuKonceptz. For my battery side these work well, as the thicker ones would require standoffs, and as always less is more.
I searched for a Belkin high quality cable because i wanted something high quality for Audio recording ( Using it with my Tube mic preamp that has a USB interface )Cable arrives in a plastic bag, a cheap and thin USB cable.. unknown brand.. I have several belkin cables and belkin cables are much thicker, better quality and have are labeled BELKIN somewhere on the cable so you know what your buying..BUYERS BEWARE this is NOT a Belkin cable!! I guess the seller figured who would really know? and just shoved some unknown cable in the bag.
i've had this for a while now. it far exceeds the cheap ones I've bought over and over. hasn't fallen apart. good buy.
I was expecting very heavy bass from these ear buds, but that is not the case. I got reasonable sound quality, but not the best.
I have purchased alot of Sony products. All my Hi-Fi and TV products are made by Sony, so I was excited to recieve the HDD250.The order and delivery were excellent. My disappointment is with the product.On day one everything worked. After 24 hours, the "free" tv guide came up ok. The problem began when I hooked the DVR up to my Sony 27" HD monitor.The TV people and the DVR people at Sony do not talk to each other. The setup of the DVR to match the TV was tedious. The manual does not go into enough detail to guarantee a good setup particularly if something goes wrong, as it did about two weeks after I got the system up and running.I was viewing the program guide when I experienced a 1 second power outage. The TV guide disappeared and the error message told me that it would be another 24 hours until the tv guide was restored in response to a change in setup I had made. (I had made none).This message has greeted me every day since that power outage.Well, I figured, the hardware still works and the TV guide wasn't the only reason I bought the gear. The gear does work, but it works poorly due to the software program.When setting up the DVR to regularly record a program, because the TV guide is no longer there, every program is listed as "unknown".Occaisionally I find that when I get up in the morning, the unit is still recording, having forgotten to turn itself off after last nights 1 hour recording session.Many times I come up to the TV to find the DVR stuck in record mode, and it will not respond to any command either from the remote or from the front panel. Under these conditions, according to the website, you can press the "exit" and "TV guide" buttons simultaneously to reset the machine, but this doesn't even work. The only way to stop it and un-freeze it is to pull the plug for a minute then plug it in again.When the machine awakes, it remembers nothing about the previous session except for one thing; I get the "wait for 24 hours" message about the program guide, except it never comes!I question whether this kind of performance rates even one star, but the review board won't let you give it zero stars!All things considered, If I knew all this detail about the operation, I would not have bought the DVR. HP has a more expensive unit which purports to do all the same things and more things.My advice: beware! Do not assume that because Sony has produced good gear in the past that they will always do it. That is what I did and I got disappointed.
In regards to one reviewer Eduardo disagreeing with another reviewers comment that the 10s are a better choice not only do I disagree with this comment I find it foolish to accept advice from someone who obviously in nearly every one of his "reviews" is pimping or shilling for other manufacturing companies.You may ask why. In his "review" of the 10s in between shilling for others he wrote I quote "But the RTi towers are much better than RTi bookshelves". But in this so-called review he advises to use the Rti6s so he can now shill for some on-line companies. His reasoning to save your receiver. Well the RTi10s, 6s and Polk Monitor 50s sensitivity is 89db and again quoting his review of the Monitor 50s "89db sensitivity means you don't need some massive super-powerful amp to drive these". Well, Ed since the rest of us are apparently using a receiver that is powered by something other than C-cells using the 10s may not be a problem. Also, speakers are about moving air and if smaller was better we all would be sitting around with Bose cubes stuck everywhere in Nirvana.Now down to a real review. I own both speakers. My main system is 10s front, the 8s surround, CSi5 center, and an old "tank" AudioSource 15 inch sub. Powered by Pioneer Elite and strung together with some good generic 12 gauge wire. Both the 10s and 8s reproduce sounds accurately and in a pleasing manner but I prefer the 10s. The 10s range and imagining is fuller and deeper with better bass response. If budgeting is a problem the 8s at $199 apiece is a fantastic bargain and hooked with some good mid range electronics would give you a great system. For a 5.1 set-up buy four and use the CSi 5 as your center. Subs are subjective but you will need one to get the full effect especially for home theater. There are some decent ones in the two to three hundred range that will do the job. If you have a bigger budget spend the money on 10s for the fronts, a good mid range CD player, and then your sub.The main set-up, or a similair one if you preferred a different line's sound, I have would make 99% of people happy in both home theater and music listening without breaking the bank. The other 1% or "audiophiles" would not be happy and that is fine.One hugh word of advice! Before you buy a speaker or system if at all possible listen to it. Don't take mine or anyone else's opinion as the final word. Visit places where you can listen, and trust YOUR ears.P.S. As a plus both speakers make for some more than decent looking furniture and do appear a lot more expensive looking than they are. Also be prepared for some nice real wood smells in your listenting area for some time.
Has anyone used this product on a motorcycle? If you have where did you mount it and how did it work? I have a large chrome gas cap cover on my Harley that the suction cup would fit, just don't want to loose it going down the road!
Cheap and simple.I bought this filter merely as an extra protection to my lens on a Olympus E-300 SLR.It's functional.
I needed another antenna for my Peterbilt. The problem is that I had the old receiver with the green and yellow FAKRA connectors. The new antenna comes with a single connector. So I bought the adapter/splitter which converts from single to dual. Great!! So I thought.The new problem was that after I attached the splitter to the receiver, the antenna wire would not attach to the splitter, which had a pink FAKRA connector. I contacted MyRadio who supplied the splitter and was informed that I needed an antenna wire that screwed on to the antenna AND connected to the pink FAKRA. I could only find this antenna wire from them and one other supplier, and they were cheaper. Now everything works GREAT!! So if you buy this antenna, and you have an old receiver, (mine is a Pioneer), you may need more than you thought. So Antenna to the Pink, Pink to the Yellow and Green, Yellow and Green to the receiver. I just hope you aren't color blind. I rated MyRadio 5 Star for their help. The 25' antenna cable is item # 226-3934 and costs $26.59 and can be ordered from their website.
I used this item for 2 days while having it support a medium weight textbook that was approximately 3 inches thick. The product broke on the second day. A big waste of money!
all I can say is it is great it has all kines of things avontgo is my favorite
makes some noise but otherwise a great product. fairly quiet and great for the money. Much better than the alternative
I bought this in late January of this year and it fell apart last night. I plugged it in the day after I got it and I have not moved it until I went to dust (yes, I only dust 2 or 3 times a year) and the USB connection just fell out. I will be contacting the company.
I have used the Lansky products for over 15 years now, and everyone of there products are top notch! This is by far the very best home knife sharpening system on the market. I see there's a few others that have try to copy there system, but none of them have even come close! Lansky set the standard for producing quality sharpening systems. This was a great addition to the array of products Lansky makes.
Great sounds, a bit low in the base area but gave them to my father-in-law for use outside. They work great.
When the Inno works it is great, receives strong signals in NYC and easy to operate. However, my commute is around 90 minutes each way and the battery has died on occasion. Once every time I switched to the mp3 player it would shut down, I had to restore it and load and set options again. Now, it works in the car, through my stereo but not head phones. I get noise like an AM radio. Hopefully it will get resolved in a timely matter.
The mounting component is strong and made of metal, but it is not as shown in this picture. It may work for some Sharp projector models, but for the Sharp 3D XVZ1700 projector, the holes did not properly align although Sharp said this was the right component. When you call Sharp, they're really unhelpful. They don't know anything and basically read off of the manual which you can clearly do on your own. I had to use a metal drill bit and drill one hole that was the same size in the right spot so that this component would work with the projector. Luckily, it worked and it holds up the projector just fine. Sharp should have one that works with no problems and stop making false directions in their manuals.
I got just what I needed, I topped out the memory in my Computer at a price that was great. Installation was a snap & I saw an immediate improvement in performance.
Ordered one pair, screen on the eartip arrived dislodged. Not a real fix for the home consumer, plus if you're paying this price, you shouldn't have to fix them out of the box. Returned. Second pair received and the casing on the earpiece separated, exposing the wiring to the actual speaker. Again, this is unusable in this state, and I shouldn't have to superglue a high-end product.There is a reason Amazon suspended sales of this product for a period of time. They probably received a ton of returns.Comfort - fairly heavy for earbuds, but otherwise average comfort. Sound - strong bass and no distortion at high volumes, provided you get the fit right. Nothing that would blow your mind unless you've only been using the headphones that came with your device.A decent option at $70 and under (if they don't break on you); definitely not worth $149.
The Base unit is good...backlight draws a LOT of battery time (expect 1-2 hours with the backlight on). Don't expect an easy interface with their software. Support is also lacking. I use for both boating and driving (BlueNav/Topo). Both pieces of software need integration work (the maps will not co-exist on an SD card (I have 128 Meg SD card) More than 32 Meg is a waste of money. Hopefully they will upgrade the software and firmware.
excellent. I gave this as a gift and my father loves it. He is very in to computers and uses it for work and pleasure. it is such a great feature to have the usb slide in that way there is not a cap to lose.
I bought a Grundig G1000A Portable short wave radio to replace one that I had used continuously for nearly 3 years I take it everywhere I go and it's performance is better then other radios of it's size and twice it's cost. I listen to mostly alternative media and international short wave. The FM works well and the stereo sounds great with headphones. AM reception is outstanding, much better then most digital tuning radios. The G1000A runs for weeks on 2 AA batteries. The best radio for the money you can find.S. A. Robins
KODAK's ELITE CHROME 100 is that company's excellent general purpose slide film. Regardless of what others may say, I have always found that this film delivers the qualities I look for when I use slide film.Unlike print films, slide films, which are really color reversal films deliver the exact same image that the photographer saw through the viewfinder when they clicked the shutter release button. Whereas print film is a true negative that is used to print the 'positive' image on photosensitive paper to receive a finished product.Print films tend to be much more forgiving of exposure errors than slide film. There is little margin for error with slide film and it is very easy to over or underexpose slide film. Overexposure will generally result in very light images with most details and colors lost and underexposure will reveal very dark images that also lose most of the imagery and color.I think the other review here may have confused the ELITE CHROME 100 with another KODAK slide film, possibly ELITE CHROME 100 EXTRA. That is the highly saturated version of this film and it is known for its vibrant colors and higher degree of contrast.ELITE CHROME 100 is the consumer version of KODAK's excellent professional EKTACHROME 100. The consumer version is very well known and reputed for its miniscule grain, faithful color rendition and delivery and medium contrast.This film also has a neutral color palette. By that, I mean it delivers colors on the slide the way the photographer saw them through the camera's viewfinder. When it comes to color delivery, this film hold NO surprises. What you saw when you took the picture is what you'll see when you get your slides back.This is probably the most readily available slide film marketed by KODAK; it can be found in camera/photo stores and most retailers. Unlike pro-line films like Fuji's Provia and Velvia offerings, which are only available at professional outlets and camera stores, KODAK ELITE CHROME 100 can be bought in drug stores, supermarkets and the large chain discount stores like Wal-Mart, Target and Kmart.This film, despite Kodak's marketing to general consumers also has a loyal professional following. Note travel photographer for National Geographic and member of the NIKON instructional staff BOB KRIST uses this film and its more saturated brother almost exclusively for his shots for National Geographic as well as other book and magazine layouts. He uses it because he finds the colors to be very natural and faithful. He rarely deviates when he shoots scenics or travel shots.While this film is not designed for action or low-light, it is an excellent film for bright daylight. It is well suited to landscapes and capturing architectural details. In addition, because KODAK films are noted for their delivery of more natural complexion coloring, this slide film also is an ideal choice for portrait work.I like Fuji slide film and there is a place for Velvia and Provia slide film. Velvia 50, the finest grained slide film until the recent arrival of its faster big brother, Velvia 100 rendered the complexions of Caucasians very &quot;ruddy&quot; when used for portraiture. The reviewer from Thessaloniki, Greece is mistaken saying that KODAK ELITE CHROME 100 exhibits that characteristic.If you want &quot;over the top&quot; supersaturated slides, use FUJI products. For more natural appearing color and contrast, you'll be better served by ELITE CHROME 100 from KODAK.
Amazing keybioard stylish and functional but you will definitly need the IR receiver from microsot, it will work if u have a remote control wit a receiver also by microsoft.go for it... if you need MSN, tv, music functions...!
I had a 3-pack. I dropped one and it broke into 2 pieces. Another rolled off a desk and shattered.IMHO something this small and light shouldn't break when it falls 3'. It must be made of the cheapest junk on Earth. How the he** can they screw up something like this???I think I'll go get a stick and whittle it into a new stylus..... It'll take less time than ordering a new pack, and it definitely will be more durable. Will wood scratch my screen?
If you get to know this camera you'll get excellent pictures. I use to have an SLR camera and I haven't use it since I bought this one. By the way I have like 4 years and it is in excellent conditions since
I can see no difference in performance between this card and one costing two or more times as much. We use it in a camera, and with 2 gigs, it holds many days worth of pictures.
The Zune is a great product for the value. When I installed the software, it immediately picked up MOST of my music files and ALL of my pictures. Now, when I want to show people pictures of my trips (I travel a lot), I just whip out my Zune and show them a slideshow. There's tons of other things as well such frequent software updates updates. It has a built-in radio function, whereas with the iPod you have to buy an extra accessory (about $50)to listen to the radio.The Zune Marketplace now has Podcasts with tons of music videos, TV shows and anything you can dream of downloading for your viewing pleasure.The screen size is nice and the resolution is great! There's not a thing I find wrong with this product and I'm glad that I got it over the iPod.I like, millions of other people, got sucked into the Apple fad, and bought an iPod nano. I got a sick feeling in my stomach when I got it and took it back to the store and researched the Zune.
My husband gave me this for Christmas. At first I was sort of upset because of the cost, but now that it's hooked up and we are using it, I love it! The &#34;turntable&#34; is quiet, the remote is easy to figure out, and all the &#34;extras&#34; are great!
I bought this at a discount retailer for a decent price to use with my IBM Thinkpad T60 and docking station. I liked it at first and it worked fine for about a week. The power keys sometimes did not work. Then I noticed my laptop would shut down in the middle of working. This normally happened when I toggled between applications using the ALT-TAB command. The power button hot key appears to be jammed in the down position, and hitting this combination of keys triggers that button to shut everything down one application at a time. When this happened 3 times during a single workday, I decided it was time to return it. I purchased a Microsoft USB keyboard to replace this PS/2 model so far I like it a lot better. It was also about $5 cheaper.I do a lot of rapid numberical data entry using the 10-key numerical section of the keyboard. When I really got cruising with this keyboard, there were errors and key sticks that slowed me down. I don't recommend this keyboard alone for someone in the accounting field who wants rapid number entry.It turns out I should have listened to Bill O'Reilly when he warned not to purchase GE products, due to their CEO's partnership with Iran and their control of liberal news outlets like NBC.
Maybe I was lucky, but my Icekey survived almost seven years of heavy use, until recently, when the space bar gave up the ghost. I've been using it driverless. Yes, you lose the volume keys that way, but just go into your Sound preferences panel and tell it to show volume control in the top menu, so you can manipulate it with your mouse. As for the Eject button, that doesn't work either, but F12 performs that task just as well, including in Leopard. The only real gripe I've had is that the Shift key really has to be pushed down to work, so you can't get lazy. I'll probably order another one right now.
THIS JVC IS REALLY BAD.. THE SELLER IS A THIEF. THIS ITEM TURN OFF OF STANDBY AND STAYS OFF UNTIL YOU BRING OUT THE PLUG AND WAIT FOR A WHILE THEN BUT IT BACK THEN IT COMES BACK ON... EVEN SINCE I BOUGHT THIS ITEM AV BEEN DEALING WITH THIS CRAP.. WARRANTY IS CRAP BUT A RIP OFF.. THEY NEVER CHANGE IT. WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME. WILL NEVER BUY BIG ELECTRIC FROM AMAZON OR JVC OR THIS THIEF AGAIN.
I bought this router to extend the range of the wireless network within my house. It was a failure. The range was no greater than that of my old router. In addition, it frequently dropped the wireless connection while the wired connection remained good. The wireless connection could only be restored by rebooting the router. I sent it back and obtained another identical router. It had identical problems. Possibly Amazon had a defective batch of these routers. They were highly recommended by the person who set up my network.
I have owned this mouse for about 18 months now, and it worked well for that period. Only recently, it started to fail--occasionally it loses power due to a loose connection. I thought at first that 18 months was very short, but having read reviews of other laptop mice, I see similar lifespans. I did use this mouse everyday for the past 18 months--pulling it out and closing it more than once a day in that time--and traveled around the country with it, so that is a lot of wear.The tiny size takes some getting used to at first. You will probably stop noticing it after a few hours.I never experienced a problem with cord tangles. The 'jumping around the screen' that others reported does happen when it's on the wrong surface (like a magazine say), but I have never had a problem with it when I used it on a standard mouse pad.
This is a great bag. I holds my Lumix TZ5 without a problem, as well as two extra batteries and a USB pen drive. The belt loop makes it easy to carry around, although the shoulder strap work just as well.
I've had this TV for one week, it was manufactured in March 07 from Mexico, I supposed it's fresh off assembly line and trucked to Phoenix then air freight to Chicago. First of all, let me tell you that I only paid $900 total for this brand new TV, shipping included. As such, my expectation was not set at the highest. When connected with HDMI cable to my Denon 2910 DVD player, the movie pops. Watching finding Nemo, the fish looks as if it's going to jump out. Picture is crisp, color is accurate and not overly biased. Using HDMI, the movie can be watched at 1920x1080i, it is a treat.This TV does performs well in all but 2 aspects. One is the speakers suck, I think samsung could have spent a few more bucks to get some decent speakers to go with this beautiful piece of furniture. Second aspect is the buzz. Although it is not as annoying as other reviewers, I cannot cure it with better power cable or power conditioner. I owned a Monster HTS5100, which is a mid priced powerline conditioner, and some mid/high end power cables from Kimber and MIT. I tried a combination of cables and conditioner and still couldn't get the buzz to stop. I ended up using the cable that came with the TV. Hope it will go away as another reviewer has described.In all, the buzz isn't all that bad, as long as I have the volume set to above 5 or so I don't hear it. I am holding off calling Samsung at this point, will probably wait for a month for the TV to break in and see what happens. I would have given it 5 stars if not because of the buzz.
This is the best system you can buy for its size,portability and sound. This is my second Cyber Acoustics system. The first one was used over and over again by my coworkers who were impressed by the sound quality coming out of such small speakers. It finally meet its fate one day when I accidentally drop it on the floor. Overall its a highly recommended purchase. And the best feature about the system is that you can take it anywhere using 4AA batteries. Just make sure you charge your ipod before you go anywhere where there is no outlet.
GREAT TRANSACTION. BUYING A REFURBISHED UNIT THRU AMAZON WAS A STROKE OF GENIUS ON MY PART. GREAT SAVINGS OVER BUYING NEW (50%) AND COULDN'T ASK FOR BETTER SERVICE. I USED THE LINKSYS TELEPHONE HELP--LINKSYS AGENT TOOK CONTROL OF MY COMPUTER AND SHE DID ALL THE INSTALLATION AND UNIT SET UP BY REMOTE CONTROL. FROM THE PHILIPINES NO LESS!!!! BEST $10 I HAVE EVER SPENT. UNIT DOES EVERYTHING AS ADVERTISED.
got it 2 days ago to use with 8500GT DVI-D link fits perfect to both ends and works perfect as well wow wat a diference five stars *****
The Kodak dock printer makes for easy and inexpensive printing of photos that you only want a few of or dont have time to run to a store to develop.
I bought this as a replacement for an "obsolete" Logitech keyboard and mouse. This is a wonderful, no-gimmicks keyboard and mouse combo. It's not bent, it's not curved, not waved, not humped, not wedged, nor otherwise misshapen in any way. It's also the correct size to fit into a standard keyboard slide-out. Great concept, great product.
Good sound card for the price.I just needed a sound card for desktop stereo speakers.This card installed itself in windows XP without any hassles.I have not had any problems and these days that is a good thing.
Pros- nice graphics, fast computer once it fully booted up, lightscribe DVD works great, speakers sound good for being in a notebook.Cons- Takes over 5 minutes to boot up, the wedge shape causes the computer to want to tip backward, battery life is horrible, and after only 6 months the diagnostic program supplied by HP is saying that my battery is weak and needs to be replaced. What happened to the 12 month battery warranty? Battery location should have been closer to the front of the computer to prevent it from wanting to tip backward. Also, after only 6 months my wifi capability went away. HP sent me a new wifi mini-card, had me update the bios and reload the hard drive from scratch with no luck of reviving my wifi capabilities. The computer was shipped back to HP this morning so now I have to wait for them to repair it and send it back before I can sell it and get something a little more reliable.
I do agree with previous reviewers that the size is deceiving. That's why I don't give it 5 stars.The price is right if you also get the handwriting recognition software. With that this device can substitute a tablet PC if your main concern is taking notes in a digital format. The downside is that you still need physical paper but you get what you pay for. You do get the benefit of leaving the tablet safe and sound at your desk.The best thing for is that the device works like a CF card reader when it connects to the PC. Why is this so good? Not only can I use it for backup purposes but it will also work on my linux machines and should work on apple machines as well. You can't read the notes without the Acecad software but that can be solved with special software like wine, cedega, vmware and win4lin for linux; and parallels and bootcamp for apple machines.
This product is excellent and you can buy it, because the company that is selling deliver for you "just-in-time"!att.Jeferson(Brazil)
I bought this camera last year for my daughter. It was so horrible I had to buy her a different one. I gave it to my twelve year old niece (not good for her but something to start her out with) It broke within a couple of months. The pictures it took were not worth buying.
What can I say. They are LightScribe discs which work fine. The only reason for only four stars is that they were not packed properly. The CD-R container was bouncing around in the box and ended up smashing the container. Thankfully, the CD-R's were not broken when the container split open. Small air pillows are not strong enough to keep two 50 disc containers from smashing around. These containers just popped the air bags.
It is 99.9% per silver which is one of the best heat transfer compounds on the market. When I buy a CPU that is preloaded from the factory, I clean it off and apply Arctic Silver.It's cheap insurance. That little tube has enough product to prep at least 10 CPU's.And its inexpensive too!
The microSD card comes in a little blue-transparent bag, as it's a bulk product. The card reader works perfectly. This combo after shipping costs about the same as the Amazon 2GB by itself.The adaptor that came with the microSD card didn't work in my computer. However, that does not appear to be an uncommon occurence.
I was happy to see the mention of KAB and the dust cover hinges. I wanted to make note that when you buy any '1200 from KAB you automatically get not only the hinge kit installed, but you get the thicker audiophile mat and a full QC inspection as well. Stock, The MK5 and M5G both come with a thin rubber mat. this may not be tall enough to set tonearm height correctly with short squat cartridges. The thicker mat solves that and improves the sound as well. Of course, the mat is available separately as well. [...]
Hewlett Packard's PhotoSmart S20 desk-top scanner is a wonder. It is easy to set up and easy to use. Our biology department owns the one that I use. It's ease of set-up is therefore important. When I need to use it, I just go pick it up (it's light enough to carry easily), plug it into the USB port on my office computer, and it's ready to go (once the software is installed).I have tried a number of different ways to transfer my 35mm slides (I have 1000s of them) to a digital format with only marginal success UNTIL I found this little unit!I routinely use 35mm slides as I teach my biology and environmental studies courses, and with the advent of better and better presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint), I wanted a way that I could use my slides in making presentations and digital slide shows for my classes...this is IT!! I also use images digitized via this unit to support web page development for my courses, etc.This little unit (12&quot;x8&quot;x4&quot;) is does a great job of digitizing mounted slides, images from negatives, and from prints and anything else about that size. This scanner lets you determine the size of the image, the quality of the scanned image, and provides some on-screen editing capabilities. After a preliminary scan you are shown an image that you can edit (blocking, brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc.), name the file, and then tell the scanner to run a final scan and it generates a final image. That who process takes a couple of minutes per image. I must confess that I use this gadget primarily for scanning, but for editing my images I usually use Adobe Photoshop (another wonderful tool!).The operation of this scanner is largely intuitive. I like that. There are only two buttons on the front of the unit. The first one tells the unit whether you want to scan a slide, a negative, or a print. The second one is an eject button if you need to get the original out before it would normally come out. And that's it.I highly recommend this piece of hardware to anyone who is looking for a good method for converting their collection of slides into digital images.5 stars for ease of use and for quality of results!Have fun!Alan Holyoak
It finally happened! 3 megapixel, 4 megapixel, 5 ... Now 6.3 and I can finally stop buying digital cameras. With the combination of this camera and my Epson Stylus Photo 960 printer, I'll never have to go the local &quot;photomat&quot; any more. That's not to say my most recent digital camera (Canon S50) didn't take great pictures, but they still needed a bit of a touch up and lightening to make them look OK for a final print. This camera changes all of that. I've taken a number of pictures with this camera and with the PIM plug-in in my Adobe Photoshop Elements software, I just print them out without the need to touch them up at all. I'm a beginner when it comes to photography and I can't give you all of the technical mumbo-jumbo about all the features of the camera, all I can say is that it takes fantastic pictures! However, there were a few things that kept me from giving it 5 stars which I think I need to share, especially if you're a beginner (like me), or even a novice...** It's a rather large camera. If it's going to be a camera that you're going to take to a party or even a sporting event, it will be a bit bulky to carry around.** Unlike most other digital cameras today, the screen on back is only for reviewing the pictures. You can't use it as a viewfinder to take a picture. You have to look through the eyepiece.** The built in flash is pretty much of a waste. It's not strong enough get a good picture in a dimly lit room, and it blows out your subject in a close up of a small item. You really need to get a speedlite for this camera.** There is a bit of a learning curve. Not all pictures come out top notch with the &quot;Auto&quot; setting. I'm still getting some pictures that are sharp in the front, and blurry in the rear. It's been tricky to figure out how to position the 7 auto-focus &quot;points&quot; that are in the viewfinder. I'm sure it's just something I need to learn but by no means is this just a &quot;point and shoot&quot; camera.** This sub-$1000 dollar camera can easily turn into a &quot;thousands of dollars&quot; camera. There are a seemingly endless amount of lenses that are available for different things such as macro lenses for extreme close-ups (there is no macro mode on the camera, you need to buy a &quot;macro lens&quot; for macro shots), or wide angle and telescopic lenses. Some of these lenses cost more than the camera itself. A good quality speedlite will be another couple hundred bucks, at least. Then you'll need a good case to carry it in, some extra memory cards, and an extra battery or two. Of course, all of these things are optional, but to get the most out of the camera, you will need to spend some additional money.All of that aside, I'm still keeping my Canon S50 for it's small size, point and shoot features, and excellent picture quality. But for the times that I want unsurpassed fantastic picture quality, I'll never need to use another film camera again. I don't care if they come out with a 50 megapixel camera tomorrow, there is simply NO WAY the naked eye is going to see better picture quality than what this camera puts out. Now if I can just figure out all the features ... :)
Going for a walk can be boring but very necessary for this sedentary senior living in Florida. This Sony AM/FM Walkman is a welcome lightweight companion to take on a stroll around the neighborhood and still stay in touch with local political talk shows or FM oldies stations. A feature to lock-in selected channels would be beneficial but the overall quality, ease of use, and price is excellent.
Nice Unit, has weather band too. Good range for small unit. Use on bikes to chat to other riders.
funny thing is that Sony's own laptop , SZ series, doesn't fit. I had to return it.J
A perfectly wonderful monitor/tv. I got it for $999 at b.j.'s. Hi-def is crisp and clear, PC input is amazing, 2 video inputs (2 reg and 2 hi-def) plus a tuner.minor gripes: PIP only works when PC is being used... I don't know why they did that. Remote is really weird to change sources. I like to just continue "chan up/down" to got to next source like a vcr or my old phillips TV...but really, folks, the color is crisp and clear and totally adjustable to my liking.pros-Price! Screen! Resolution! Clarity!!!cons-built-in sound is awful, external stereo required...PIP only works when PC is hooked-up...
The vcr came quick and setup was easy. The best part about the sale is Amazon! As soon as the sale was made Amazon made the instruction book available to me without my asking. I was able to get the size of the vcr so I could install a shelf and run nessasary cables before the unit arrived. As soon as I opened the double box and slid the vcr into it's new home I was up and running. Amazon gave me a fair price, quick delivery and thanks to the available instruction book online I was able to save installition time. I have bought items from here before and will again.... Soon!
A replacement Sensor Brush for the Arctic Butterfly, It is just the replacement brush for the unit, The whole system is good, I have use the Arctic Butterfly two time now and have totally cleaned my Sensor every time. It is easy to use and does a good job of cleaning.
Two nits: Power switch is easy to bump and audio spectrum is biased to the low side. That said this is a nice toy to allow you listen to Sirius anywhere.
My HP Pavilion laptop runs cool. However, a Dell laptop, I'm giving to a friend, runs hot. Because I ordered two notebook coolers, I will use one on my HP - at least when at home. Running it on low, the fan makes very little noise. But it doesn't fit in the case with my HP laptop so it's just extra baggage when traveling.Other buyers have given good descriptions of the notebook cooler. There should be no doubt that it is nicely constructed and serves its purpose well.
I bought these for running as I often need the over the ear support if I'm running and its hot out. Worked perfectly for that, sound quality is not that great, but they serve the intended purpose and are cheap to boot!
I purchased this tv to put into my home sauna. (it is behind glass to protect the electronics) Sound quality is excellent. Picture quality is excellent. It does however "ghost up" when the angle of viewing is too big (beyond 50 degrees right or left). This may however be due in some part to the glass encasement. Great product.
The device has not made it to my bike yet. It has been taken over by my non-technical wife which speaks highly of it's ease of use.It is definitely suitable for a gloved hand but also adjustable. It is versatile and intuitive. Accuracy is good and since we are on the road more she appreciates the warning as to how far away the next turn is.I would recommend this device to anyone on a bike or for a car. I also bought a couple of Nuvi 360s for Christmas gifts.This is a great product.
Had to sing the praises of this headphone set.Let me first say that I'm not one of these guys who spends $100-$200 on a pair of studio-quality closed-ear headphones. I need to use them while walking to work, sitting at my desk killing time, and working out or running. I'm also scared to invest that kind of cash, as I seem to go through sets a few times a year, and they all end with 90-day warranties.I am, however, [particular] in my pre-purchase research of anything gadgety, surfing [every site possible] to get the best of the best.My previous set (Sony MDR-Q33), did me well for sound quality and ok for comfort (it's a band-less clip-on-ear style, which I've grown fond of for its versatility). Alas, eventually the cord threaded away, and the right speaker kicked out.Thus my mission was to find a similar clip-on-ear style set, at a low price but with extra durability and top-notch sound (for the &lt; $100 price range). Enter the Panasonic RP-HS71.For those of you trying to figure out what's what in headphones, ignore all the glitz and simply focus on the three important benchmarks that should be listed automatically in the headphone spec's:-Impedance (smaller, &lt; 40ohms, values are better, as higher values require more electrical energy to drive sound)-Sensitivity (larger, > 100db, values are better, as lower values mean decreased ability to deliver full sound at high volumes)-Frequency Response (broad range, 20Hz-20kHz or broader, is better, as narrow range means some sounds cannot accurately be reproduced)These factors set apart the men from the boys. They're why if care about sound quality, you don't buy Koss or Jensen, and why you do buy Sony, Panasonic, or Sennheiser.So now you can see why the ~$14.99 Panasonic RP-HS71 should catch your eye...-Impedance 20 ohms-Sensitivity: 108db/mW (better than even most mid-range Sonys)-Frequency Response: 14Hz-24kHz (again, better than even most mid-range Sonys)The Sound is rich and full, as I tested everything from Jimmy Van M's Bedrock, to Rage Against The Machine, to Sarah McLachlan.Best yet, upon actually trying these bad boys out, not only are they a bit more comfortable in terms of a snap mechanism (instead of the spring-loaded ones the Sonys have) to hold them to your ears securely, but this particular model has a great integrated spring-loaded retractable plug-in mechanism for winding up the cord when not being used. I'm hoping this means a longer overall life for this pair, since it's going to be much less likely to suffer the frayed-cord death of my old Sonys.This model's a bit tough to find these days because it's discontinued, but definitely worth tracking down because for some reason it's the only Panasonic model with the retractable cord.
This cable is amazing at it's job: transporting electrons three feet from my router to my computer and back again. Every time I turn my computer on and the router is working, I can load the internet on my computer. I wish other things in life worked as well as this cable. And with the built-in "snagless" feature, I don't notice any of the signals getting hung up on cable snags, providing a much better signal. Belkin makes a great product.
It came in a timely manor and was clean. I haven't had time to test it yet. I asume it will work fine. I bought it for my sun.
Needed headphones quick as my previous ones were degrading fast. Made a quick order, mostly based on the price and product ratings. Were amazed by the sound quality, especially the base reproduction. Very pleased by the sound quality although the comfort could be improved, but at that price, can't complain.
Works great. Using with a Sony DVD player and a Sharp Aquos (1080p). Plugged it in and it has been working very well. Comparing it to before having the cable there is a noticeable difference in picture quality. At a fifth of the price of in-store prices, it was definitely worth the gamble. Worst case, I would have been out a few bucks. Instead I saved about thirty. (It seems like the majority are having that kind of good luck, too.)
I pontificated for several months before buying these, due to fluctuating prices and scare stories of fake units being sold on Amazon. I also looked at Ety ER6i's, Ultimate Ears and various Shure units, but can't stomach the cost without a test drive. I may still get one of those sets if these don't work out. I finally decided to bite the bullet on the CX300 since the sound quality on my aging Koss "The Plug" phones has reduced to nothing short of appalling.Firstly, let me say that I am sure the pair I got from Amazon do NOT seem to be fake. They are beautifully made and have the proper, slim profile right-angle plug. I have seen plenty of pictures of fakes on the 'net and these look genuine. The packaging was also top notch.I would not consider myself an audiophile, but I like to think I know what sounds like faithful reproduction and what doesn't. I'm not a bass-head and I mostly listen to 70s-80s rock and pop. I'm an electrical engineer by profession and you won't catch me spending more than $[...] on any piece of A/V cable.My first impression of sound quality was "Ooooh! Tinny!", which surprised me as the packaging promised "Bass driven sound". However, after listening to and playing with them for a few hours, I actually think they're quite good. Remember, I have been using a pair of Koss plugs for the last 3 years, and the quantity of bass on those is ludicrous.[...]Getting a good seal on the CX300s is critical for getting the full range of sound. I have quite large ear canals (probably helped by wearing the Koss plugs) and not even the largest silicone rings supplied with the Sennheisers will seal properly for me. Also, the units are very small and if worn properly (with the cable hanging down), the short length of the driver body does not allow me to push the unit all the way into my ear. I found that the best seal and sound quality can be achieved by inserting the units upside down. The bass is then indeed quite present. Still nothing like the Koss's, but those were a "wall of bass" and altogether over the top.The CX300s have much clearer and present mids and highs than the Koss, but the sounds seem a bit mangled and confused when there's a lot going on in the music. So far I have only listened to 128kbps MP3 and FM radio with them, so more experimentation with a lossless source is needed. I will probably have to re-encode all my CD collection at a higher bit-rate now that I have better earphones.I also discovered (by using the University of NSW's online equal loudness contour applet) that the CX300s have a big response spike at around 6kHz. (I've run this test with all my headphones). I have to knock the relevant EQ slider down about 5dB on my MP3 player to make them sound natural and less squawky.One thing these are excellent for is listening in bed with one ear on the pillow. Since they are so tiny, they don't get forced into my ear like the Koss.I have left them playing an FM radio source for a whole day in case this makes them sound any better (I am skeptical on this) and will report back in due course...
I was looking for a Earphone like these, but wanted something cheap. These fit on my ear on the first ear pieces it came with. I am very happy. All the sound is just so amazing. The earphone even feels like it isn't there! And I love only to hear music and nothing else around me. *sobs* Bass and treble are awesome as well.VERY very happy with the product.
I've owned everything from the original 5gb iPod to the iPod mini to the 60gb iPod photo, but I have found that I use the iPod shuffle more than any other iPod I've ever owned. Why? Because it is the easiest, simplest way to to listen to your favorite tunes. The combination of the lanyard and light weight makes the shuffle convenient to carry around.The 1gb size is perfect for those who encode music at anything at or above 192kbps instead of the 128kbps used by Apple. Why? You can get more songs on your shuffle without iTunes re-encoding your music to 128kbps. I tried re-encoding my high bitrate songs and it took far longer than I cared for. At 192kbps and a few iTunes128kbps songs I can get 175 to 200 songs in my shuffle. A 512mb shuffle would store 100 or fewer songs at the higher bitrate.Not only is autofill feature nice, I've enjoyed creating several playlists specifically for the shuffle. Of course, you can autofill from your entire library or from pre-existing playlists (I have many).All in all a great product that will appeal to first time buyers and veteran iPod owners who want quick, easy and convenient access to their favorite music.
As someone who loves to cook and does alot of it i love this slow cooker, at family get-togethers where there is food, i am usually bringing something, i now own 3 of these slow cookers because i am impressed with its performance and precise ability to cook and not scorch foods no matter how long its being used unlike other brands ive used in the past. now when there is alot of food to be made i have it covered from chilli to pulled pork and italian beef ect.i love its larger capacity and the price is reasonable and it shipped in no time! i may even order ANOTHER ONE.
Great bag for the smaller digital camera. I bought it for my son's Kodak digital camera. It has a small compartment for batteries and extra memory modules, is well padded and small enough so he can put it in his school backpack and take on his Boy Scout hiking trips with ease. Perfect!
No, I am not a Linksys employee and yes I have lost money in Cisco stock. But like all Linksys products the setup works like its supposed to and the units work flawlessly.I downrated this unit because of the difficulty of using it as a bridge. The box insinuated that you could bridge with it. When I tried to make it bridge it didn't work and tech support told me that bridging is not supported.I did find a work-around. E-mail me if you want the secret.Otherwise this is an excellent as usual product from Linksys at a great price.
WOW!! this little card is so small and it holds so much!! I remember the old days where the maximum capacity for computer RAM was 64mb. Heck i even remember whem hard drives were smaller than that. I use it with my Nomad 2c (great player read my review) and it is awesome. really nothing can match it. its fast, portable, and spacious (well sort of). floppies are slow and large compared to this. The only bad thing would be that if you leave it in sunlight, throw it or just bend it, it seems as if it were going to break. but that's no reason why its should be keeping you from buting it....
This product has all the basics: MP3, video, voice recording and FM radio. Its interface and sound quality are good, and its build quality seems solid.However, if you actually *use* anywhere near the amount of storage the unit gives you, it will bog down to unusability. I filled the 6GB of storage, and used a 2GB MicroSD card as well. Every time I turn the unit on, it takes 40 seconds to get past the SanDisk splash screen, and a full 3 minutes to "rebuild the database" - every single time. Not only that, trying to change tracks tends to take 15 seconds or more to respond when you press the "track forward" button. According to what I have read from multiple sources, this is a firmware issue that SanDisk has failed to resolve. This is absolutely unacceptable in a unit designed to be an iPod competitor.Also, I was led to believe that this unit accepted MicroSDHC cards up to 8GB, but this is false - it will only accept standard MicroSD cards up to 2GB. Had I known this, I might not have bought this unit at all. I will be trying the Rockbox firmware on it to see if it remedies any of my difficulties, but as-shipped this unit's performance is unacceptable./edit: I have installed Rockbox on this unit, and am far happier with its performance. While Rockbox has a few flaws in terms of ease of use and features, it boots and performs far faster and offers far more features than the default Sansa firmware. It also enables MicroSDHC cards to be used, up to 8GB. If you are going to purchase one of these units, I strongly suggest using Rockbox - it bumps up my opinion of the product from 2 stars to 3.5.
In spite of the forcasted demise of the floppy drive, there are still too many uses for a floppy disk to do without. Try installing a RAID system without one sometime! These disks are what I needed.
I used it for 11 months without problems, but it works on and off all of sudden. I thought something is wrong with the internet connection. I found that the LED of the router was flashing. As I tried to find the solution, there are a lot of people have the same problem. If some people are lucky, they could upgrade the firmware, but in my case, it never conncet the router to upgrade the firmware. When I contact the customer service, it was one day after the warranty period. IT IS THE NORMAL PROBLEM WITH THIS ROUTER, DO THE RESET, but if the reset button doesn't solve the problem, just contact for a replacement. They HAVE TO RECALL THIS MODEM. Nobody think the flashing LED is normal, which is damaged firmware. The firmware damages by itself.
It was very easy install.. took me almost 4 hours for putting it together. You would need 2nd person help in stretching and hanging on to wall.Screen performs as expected.. very pleased with quality of picture!!
Needed to re-organize my office space and wanted to put NEW computer 'over there, out of reach - from normal people". This patch cable was all I needed to have an economical access to the net. No wireless card - - wanted something that I could just unplug IF necessary. Plenty of length (right price) for an extension / cross the room move... WORKS !!!
Buying this product was a huge mistake. I urge you to refrain from buying any type of Sony product that uses Sony Connect. It is the worst software when it comes to adding music to the player.The player itself was okay, great battery life, so-so screen, great idea with the USB connect. All of this is washed out because of Sony Connect. It makes adding music to the player because of share rights. Basically CD's that you own and burn to your computer are useless. Customer service is terrible. That's right Sony, I am calling you out of your hole. I will never buy another Sony product (which I consider their other proucts great) because of my distaste for Sony Connect.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I HATE YOU SONY!
This is a nice case, but it is LARGE. Don't believe the 8 1/2" dimension. It's almost twice that.
The TJ27 isn't a terribly exciting PDA-it has no sound capabilities so it can't play MP3s or video (with audio)-even though the rest of the hardware is more than up to the task. What it does have is Sony's typically high build quality and reliability. The screen is excellent (and unlike most PalmOne models, it doesn't hum loudly, and the backlight can be toggled on and off).The button layout is questionable. A jog dial sits between two left/right buttons in the location that most PDAs have either up/down buttons or a 5-way navigator. Depending on the program, the left/right buttons sometimes function the same as up/down buttons on older PalmOS models, and sometimes the jog dial and left/right buttons function the same as a 5-way navigator. The 4 application buttons are a bit too small, too close to the left/right buttons, and are connected together. (The calendar and address book buttons are connected, and the to-do and memo buttons are connected). So the layout isn't the greatest, but it does work okay.The camera, as with all integrated cameras, is almost completely worthless, but since it doesn't really raise the price any, it's not a big deal.System speed is excellent. The TJ27's 200Mhz i.MXL CPU (Motorola's ARM chip) benchmarks only 27% slower than Intel's 400Mhz xScale. Of course that power is basically complete overkill, especially since the TJ27 can't really play video, but programs like Documents to Go, and the basic PIM apps respond very quickly.All in all, this is possibly the best "basic" PDA on the market right now. No audio, a somewhat strange button layout, but far better reliability than you'll get from other companies.
More TV-like style vs some of the other products that look like PC monitors. HDTV-compatible and great sound with "true" stereo sound. I was surprised with the viewing angle as many of the smaller lcd sets are limited.
I was looking for a good, somewhat inexpensive center speaker so that I could better hear the voices and speech in movies on my 6.1 system. With soooo many choices and so many widely ranging prices, without the benefit of being able to compare different speakers with my own ears I was left to rely on other's reviews.It is a well made speaker and even though the cabinet is plastic, it in no way sounds or feels cheap. It has some good weight to it, owing that to the ample sized magnets on the cones. It may not be wood, but it looks good nevertheless. It comes with low profile rubber pads so it stays put.All I can tell you is that it does what it is supposed to do for a center speaker and it just sounds good. The voices come though nice and clear. The tweeter clarity is very good, considering my moderate high frequency hearing loss.I thank the previous reviewers for their in-depth summaries of the speaker, making my shot in the dark purchase slightly less risky.Unless you are ultra discriminating with a $10,000 system, you should be pleased with the performance of this unit.
Love this little case. Hard-enough shell keeps my HD protected when stored in a big bin at home and when traveling in a bag elsewhere; inside, it's pleasantly lined with a soft, grey material. Fits my Western Digital Passport for Mac perfectly and has an elastic band that holds the HD snug, which I find reassuring. There's also a helpful little mesh pocket inside to hold the transfer cord. Thoughtful, practical design, constructed with quality materials that keep it lightweight with minimal bulk. I feel confident it'll last as long as I need it to. :)
Its a great set up, however the item came with no instructions, no user manual. I looked on their website and no manual there either. Emailed them and got zip. I finally used the picture on the box to assemble and played around with different camera positions/angles.
The good: If you use your computer mainly for multimedia stuff you will get one of the best keyboards here. The bluetooth reach a decent distance, from there you can use the touchpad-like area and you wont need to bring the mouse with you. It uses 4x AA batteries so be prepared to have other pack ready in case the charge is out. The mouse is very precise and can be used just fine with most tasks.The bad: Function keys are very cool looking, but can be easily unintentionally pressed if you are used to not look at your keyboard while typeing. This makes the keyboard not very godd for gaming, since you dont press the buttons looking at them.Great Product anyway. You can get it or wait for the next version wich will add some other stuff.
The product design fits very well with the iMAC which it is connected to. The drive operates as expected and has a fairly low noise level (no fan cooling). After power safe mode it takes a bit to get back up to speed - this can be managed using the power management settings and adjusted such that it doesn't interfere with normal operations. All in all I'm very pleased with the device. I have only used the firewire 800 connection, which works well. By the way - the drive comes with cables for all 4 of it's connection options!.Excellent product - would buy again and recommend.
Cons:1. It only holds 3 CD's, comforably without cases (there are pockets).2. Hard to mess with CD-player on the move (it gives you a weird angle).3. A bit tight for some CD-players.Pros:1. It fits tightly around the waist, this thing stays put.2. Very comfortable, it's can be eaisily forgotten about.3. Lots of extra battery space.4. Very slim yet it has just enough padding to keep player/CDs safe.Bottom line: the cons are just picky things on are really great CD-case. I don't see myself getting another one for many years.
great value and speakers had them for a long time still work like the first day i got them. Dont use that much battery power in fact they get about 1 set of batteries=30+ hours. you should definatley buy yhem
I have had my Camcorder for 2 months and just love it. It is so easy to use and fun to instantly review your video with sound. This price is great and lot cheaper than department stores. People stop me wherever I go to take a look at my Camcorder and want to know where they can buy one. It is perfect for anyone who has trouble looking through the old type Camcorder and trying to squint your eyes to see. You just point and shoot with this camera!
I like it, because it's got a lot of memory (8 gigabytes) to store more songs than I can ever hope to add. The sound quality from the supplied earphones (earbuds) is adequate. There are better earphones available to take advantage of the excellent sound quality from this 8 GB Microphoto player. The batteries do not last very long. With a full charge, it will only last 5 to 8 hours, instead of the touted 15 hours. I also like the fact that you can charge the unit when it's plugged into your computer with the USB2 cable.
have had mine for several years. it is only an mp3 format player. no support for secure wma format. very good to take on short trips limited memory though an mmc card is a must. poor battery performance for a product that has no moving parts. the company that made this went belly up! makes a good player for the kiddies. allthought i have one other wma/mp3 player and a minidisc. this player is still my favorite. for ease of use. microsoft is currently promoting their "plays for sure" campaign but the only way to play your music for sure is to use a portable player that plays mp3 format. this player does just fine but, don't expect a lot.
This product can't play any disc in my country (Venezuela), then I pay for nothing, I can just play my cd's and ready. Could somebody in Amazon help with this? A
Very good monitor for the price paid. No dead pixels at all. Integrated speaker are O.K. if you are not picky on sound quality.Ordered from Amazon and got the monitor the next day. Super fast shipment although they didn't put airbags to protect the monitor but used some paper instead. Fortunately the monitor came in perfectly fine.
Absolutely fine product, EZ install and no-brainer to operate manually or with remote!!! 5 stars!!
This is a great replacement for the regular At&t Motorola modem. The motorola modem I had before kept dieing once a year and would run really hot. This new Actiontec DSL modem is great and was very easy to setup and install. Highly recommended!!!!
Functions perfectly. Sounds great for its purpose and stays in your ear when working out allowing for great workouts. The color may not be to everyone's liking but it makes finding it easier in the clutter of your gym bag.
Use the batteries in my Vonage phone. These batteries last about 2 years before having to replace. Batteries hold up well when on constant charge for those two years so I have no complaints.
My husband and I have loved our Bose SoundDock for about a year now. The sound quality on the system is great--you will never believe that the sound is coming from such a small unit. Set up is super easy, just take it out of the box, plug it in, and start listening! All of our iPods (we have several old iPods, a Classic, a 3G Nano, and two 3G iPhones) fit nicely into the cradle and play music through the system. The remote is convenient for switching songs when you are on the other side of the room.The only warning I would offer is that if you have an iPhone 3G and you are looking for something that will also charge your iPhone, you might want to get a different set of speakers. The SoundDock does not charge the phone, but it will play music. Other than that, I have no complaints with this great little sound system.
The video switched with no problem. But, the audio did not come through. I tried using different HDMI cables, but no luck. I returned the product for a refund. Do not buy!
The product has worked perfectly. Had a good set of instructions. I highly recommend it.
I've owned this printer for 4 months now and it's broken down twice. The first time when the fuser broke down Xerox provided excellent service and talked me into purchasing the extended warrantee. Now the imaging unit is malfunctioning when it's only 1/2 used up, and it is impossible to get a new one anywhere, under warrantee or not, as they are backordered from the manufacturer until mid January. So I'm stuck with pink dots all up and down the side of every page I print until then. This is ridiculous with an expensive machine like this not to be able to obtain a basic consumable part for months. When it's working this printer does produce nice quality, but it's a pain because every time you want to change to a different paper type or size you have to push buttons on the panel on the printer as well as selecting your choices in the driver. Also the duplexer does not work out of Photoshop, which is what I do all my printing out of. If I had this to do over again I'd go with an HP instead - my old HP color laser which cost 1/4 of what this thing did is much more reliable.
At $180+ for an HP cartridge I was thinking it might be time to just get a new printer. When I found this I was a little skeptical but I figured that if it did not work then it would be new printer time. After receiving the cartridge, I loaded it into the printer and it worked with no problems. I would do this again.
It's not fancy, and it's not programmable. But it is affordable, easy to install and use, and unlike my old thermostat, it lights up when you touch the buttons. Well done, Honeywell.
it's small and light. When you read the handbook carefully, you'll find it can work very well in different circumstances. I'm particularly satisfied with it's video function which can produce very clear pictures.
The description says it comes with a memory card adapter, but it does not. Amazon sent me this item twice, but neither one did.
I've had my TomTom for a couple of years. I love it! It's more consistent than my friends' other non-Tom Tom devices. My device recently stalled and I accidentally erased my maps. Tom Tom customer service was awesome! They responded to my email with trouble shooting and then talked to me on the phone when that didn't work! They were fast to respond and very helpful! I'm so very grateful!
After taking a LONG time to figure out which mp3 player to get, I finally decided to purchase the Sansa 1 gig. Believe me, I've researched ALL of them. Ipod, Ipod mini, Rio's, Creative's, Hard Drive based, flash based, etc. etc. It was a very difficult and frustrating journey to find the right one.I knew what I liked and what I wanted. I wanted to run and exercise with the device primarily. I am HARD on my devices, having dropped and lost walkmans etc. through the years. I wanted something to replace my aging Philipps portable CD player or my Panasonic Cassette and Radio device. I love the radio, so I really wanted something with a radio. I also wanted something that I could take on trips to replace burning 7-10 cd's with music. I realized I did not need to put every CD I own on a device or every downloaded song either. That's just a bit too much for me in my opinion, but I wanted options.I originally was intrigued by the earlier Sandisk 1 gig, but read that a new one was coming out which had an expansion slot. I have a Treo phone which plays MP3's but just could not bring myself to risk using it while running or exercising. Too many risks of damage or breaking it if I fell.So I finally narrowed it down to either the Apple Ipod Mini 4 gig or the Sandisk Sansa (this moved to the top due to the expansion card slot and radio). (I know, they are both very different from each other and I'm not trying to compare). I almost chose the Apple because I figured it was $60 or so more and gave me 3 more gigs of memory (although i do have a 1 gig SD card I use for my Treo), but I realized the Ipod came with less features such as radio and it was still a HD based device prone to breakages, plus with apple you have to buy extras such as the battery wall charger, and/or a Battery pak or overseas converter to charge abroad (which I travel frequently and would have to do). So the Apple figured out to be about $300-350 vs. the less than $150 for the Sansa.I am quite impressed I must say. The thing is SMALL. Very tiny. And very light. I was reading Cnet and they said the sound was very low and poor. Not true. The sound is very loud and very good. I personally prefer the SRS WOW feature as it makes my dance tracks much more vibrant. I'm no audiophile and dont listen to minute (minoot), delicate symphonies, but loudness is one thing I must have and was a bit worried about when I read some opinions. The sound is great. And im sure those minute delicate symphonies would sound great as well.I dont find the clear plastic cover to be impeding at all. It fits nicely and you can either use the armband, or fashion an eye glass holder or something (string or yarn works lol) to use as well to wear around your neck. The side volume button also gives no problems and I have not found the cover to hinder that as well. You can always use a scissors and cut a little larger hole if you wish.Also, apparently I dont have high speed USB, even though my computer is only 3yrs old. I have found ZERO problems in that aspect. It may be a bit slower, but I loaded about 100 songs in less than a half hour. Maybe less time. I wasn't timing it. What I found easier was to make a new folder on my computer drive and just drag the whole thing to the Sansa folder connected to the USB.One thing I did notice, and maybe I need to learn more, is that apparently you cannot have 'folders' on the Sansa drive. It seems that the device plays all the songs in order all in one long row. Of course you can sort and play by name, song, group etc. BUT your songs must be properly labeled in that way. I really wanted to create separate folders on the Sansa labeled such as "Dance/Exercise" or "Slow" or "(insert singer)" just to listen to a particular genre. But I dont think it allows that. So I relabelled all the song titled with a "d_" for dance, so I could call up the order beginning with "d_", but again, not sure if that is working as some titles are 'unknown'. So Im just trying to still figure out all this. That's the one negative thing I've discovered. So it seems it'll play one Depeche Mode song with a Sarah Brightman song next depending on the title of the song OR perhaps if the "Group" name was named properly it would work out better. Still a lot to figure out.Otherwise, it's a great sounding device. Very small and compact and extremely light.I dont particularly find the headphones provided to be that great. But I've rarely heard of any ones provided by a particular mp3 player to be that good anyway. I use my Sony in ear (over the head) MDR-A35's which give great sound for about $18.00).
This was a super cheap 2gb option that's performing very well for me. I was hesitant based on some previous reviews, but so far, so good. Would recommend.
I was worried about this attachment actually working with my camera, but it's perfect and it works with no trouble. It does take up some space in my camera bag, but cest la vie. People think I look like a pro while using it.
I purchased this router approx. one month ago. It works flawlessly with the Netgear WG111T 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter that I also purchased from Amazon. The range is excellent and I receive the full 108 mbps consistantly via this adapter. The only gripe that I would have is that when I connect via my Dell Inspiron laptop with built in 802.11b adapter, the connection is sporatic. Off course the laptop may be at fault though if you are going to purchase this router, I would highly recommend also purcahsing one of the other "Super G" compliant adapters from Netgear.
Last year when we reconfigured our a/v system, I replaced an old Sony VCR that was on its last legs. At the time I bought the Sony, it was a pretty high-end deal - as I recall, I had paid more than $400 for it.I had decided I wanted something with S-video inputs coming in from the cable box and S-video outputs to the TV. Locally, I could find only one machine, a Panasonic. I paid $200 for it, and boy was it a piece of junk. The first one, the S-video output didn't work. I returned it to the store and got another. All of the input and output jacks were attached flimsily; it felt like they were about to break anytime anything was attached. The usuer manual was incomprehensible. The menu system was convoluted. Most of all, the picture quality was terrible. On most tape rentals (we have a really great quirky rental place here - all VHS, no DVDs, believe it or not), there was always a distorted area at the top of the picture. About half of the tapes watched refused to track properly, even with constant manual adjustments. And black and white pictures (most of our rentals are of old movies) showed a lot of wierd artifacts in the boundaries between black and white areas.As long as I was pulling everything apart this year to add an HDTV cable box, I decided to replace the Panasonic, and with some trepidation ordered this machine from Amazon. I couldn't find any reviews of the specific model, but from reviews of other machines it seemed as if ALL VCRs are now cheaply made afterthoughts.I've been very pleasantly surprised. The unit is made of plastic, and the buttons on the machine itself feel pretty cheap and minimal. But the input and output jacks are well seated, no wiggle room for the cables. The manual is relatively understandable. (It took me a bit to figure out I had to separately configure both which and what type inputs and outputs I was using, but it wasn't that big a deal.) The menu system is vastly simpler than the Panasonic's. And best of all is the picture quality. No problems playing any of the rental tapes that gave the Panasonic such heartburn. Manual tracking adjustments from the remote are a bit clumsy, a two-button process. But this unit's automatic video calibration seems to set the tracking fine, so far no need for manual adjustments. And the sharpness and clarity of the picture are great. It's still VHS, not DVD or HDTV, but it's a quantum step up from what we've been suffering over the past year.We don't tape much, so I can't yet speak to recording ease or quality.Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase.
These binoculars are very good in image quality, fit and finish. The case and strap it comes with is also nice, but they are not very shock proof. I don't mean rough using or deliberately being careless with these binoculars, but in normal and regular use the optics become misaligned and the image is out of the field of view or can not be focused. For the price of $81 it may sound like a bargain but I would suggest the Nikon Extreme EX series instead,Nikon 7245 Action Ex Extreme 10 X 50 mm All Terrain Binocularsas a better option for about $132. If these are more expensive, then I would suggest getting the 8x40 instead.Replacing these after a year of use, primarily at national parks observing geographical features and wildlife, I was disappointed the optics misaligned as I wanted these to last at least 5 years at this price. If Nikon improved the shock proof capability only slightly, I would be happy to pay $100 for these binoculars.
Our 20 year old expensive speakers fell apart and I looked at replacements for up to $800 each. Then I saw these Sony Book Shelf speakers and decided to try them. Very good sound at a bargain price. And nicely made too. Big enough to stand on the floor. I recommend them.
I don't normally write bad reviews but this product deserves it. The concept is great (see comments later here), but the execution is poor.My problems all center around the lower hinge point. This is what makes it the "folding" model. Unfortunately, this joint is very weak. I had to tighten the screw several times and it loosened quickly. Even tight, there was excessive play in the joint which is quite unnerving when attached to expensive camera gear. I used it on a digital Rebel, which is not a terribly heavy camera.Each joint also has a "stop" which releases to allow for the folding. I quickly lost the plastic caps off the screw ends and the stops would occasionally not stop. Not a good thing in a stop.The final issue I have with this bracket is the configuration of the base. It is not flat but "C" section, probably for strength. The open end of the "C" is downward which precludes the use of my tripod mounting plate. It would fit way to one side, but nowhere near the lens centerline.The good news in all of this is that I replaced the folding model with the standard model and it is wonderful. Solid at the bottom (no joint) and the flash arm pivot works perfectly. It does a great job of raising the flash off the camera and keeping it above for portrait orientation.
This is great, why did I wait so long. I have sound piped to my front Patio and Back patio. I am soon going to add outdoor speakers and in house ceiling speakers. I LOVE IT, the dual input allows us to have some area listening to music and some listening to the TV (a plus during the Olympics). A GREAT PRODUCT !
I used this WD MY BOok Pro Edition drive to back up a lot of files on one xp machine. Took it to another xp machine, which recognized the drive and then in the middle of some copying gave error messages and showed my drive as empty (even though it contained 300 gigabytes of files from the first machine). Plugged it into my vista machine and it doesn't get installed at all - Vista tells me it can't find any drivers. WD's website mentions nothing about vista. In fact it mentions very little about anything - about as sparse as the 4 page instruction book that comes with the drive. Anyway, plugged it back into my original xp machine which could see all my files. Took it back to the second xp machine and everything seemed ok so I started my copying again. Now that machine has stopped responding completely! I know its the WD drive causing the problem because until now that has been an extremely reliable PC. Too scared to just turn off the power in case my data is corrupted. I'll wait overnight to see what the situation is in the morning. So much for the peace of mind from doing external backups! Sending it back tomorrow. From reading other reviews there are design problems with this product. Its about time these manufacturers were held to account for putting out shoddy products with no support. Too many people put up with this contemptuous attitude from computer hardware and software vendors. My advice is always: don't waste your time trying to fix their problems. SEND IT BACK and make them pick up the bill and warn others through publishing reviews. Only when it starts to hurt their bottom line will these vendors start paying attention to quality control.
purchased two of these. one unit worked good for about an hour the static electricity made it go up in flames. the second unit will only produce sound from the left or right channel at different levels. it will not balance out even with the balance nob.
I don't even have an IPOD I actually have a creative zen photo and it fits just fine. It is adjustable and pretty universal and I am happy with this product, it serves its purpose and has 2 ways of mounting it, either in the vent or with the sticky adhesive.
Lens has worked great for a year. What noise? Quite and fast - compare speed with other lens with similar zoom range and price. Have had access to 10 other lenses and if I had to pick one, this is it. Compared with Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II and while the zoom range is nicer on the Tamron, the faster speed of the Sigma stands out (and for $100 less).
HDMI is digital. Any HDMI cable that works with your equipment delivers exactly the same video and audio quality. Buy one for $5.
I bought two of these this Christmas. One for my 18 year old and the other one for my 17 year old. They love them! For the price, you can't go wrong. There was NO WAY I was going to spend hundreds of dollars for a DVD in their bedrooms! (They can do that when they move out!) This DVD is worth the money especially if it is for a teen.
I bought the headphone amp as well. Superb sound quality. Not the most comfortable headphones ever, but they really do sound great.Service - The headphone amp stopped working (I use it on planes quite a lot) - 3 years old and out of warranty. Grado fixed it for free. I would not hesitate to recommend the product or the company.
I bought this scanner for scanning several old negatives. Although it serves the purpose, the performance is poor. It is extremely slow. The parts to load the negatives is a cheapy plastic. It does not snatch properly when negatives are loaded. It is painful to load negative roll with 4 frames and leaving the remaining two as empty. The software that comes with the scanner is ok. Installation was awful...I would definitely recommend some other fast scanner if you have lots of negatives to scan. For all other normal scanning needs, this one would do a great job.Overall performance is good - I would give 4 star. For negative scanning I can only give 1 star....
This was a cheaply made Sony CD walkman. The reception is not good. The programming of the radio stations was not easy.The quality of the item surprised me, being its a SONY.
This is a good product for the money. The cassette adapter still has the best sound quality, but this is one of the better fm transmitters that we have found.
Gave this a five-star because it serves its purpose and does what it is supposed to. It is well sewn together with quality materials, including a strudy plastic clip. It is very portable, which may be an advantage or maybe not. I purchased the Case Logic six flashdrive storage case later because frankly, who uses just two flashdrives? For my purposes, the storage case is used at my desk for storing flashdrives. If you intend to use this storage case for portability, travel, storage in your laptop carrying case, then this would be useful. Just saying you may want to consider more storage capacity when purchasing a flashdrive storage case. Either way, Case Logic products are good and offer many cost effective storage cases. Their CD/DVD and memory card storage cases are also very good. (Don't order the wrong product for your intended use.)
A Good CameraPros:-- Picture quality is much better as compared to the DSC W-80 I have.- Very Good Quality pics even at 15x zoom in daylight.- Ability to zoom in/out of video is very good and handy.- The flash light is very strong, and illuminates distant objects as well.- Has a convenient playback button.- Has a convenient LCD/ViewFinder selection button.- Battery, Memory card and USB cable can be used interchangeably with DSC W-80.- Menu options are the same as DSC W-80Cons:-- As with DSC W-80, lens comes out once even when connected to PC in USB mode. It causes more inconvenience when lens cover is on, which gets popped off.- The flash light hood which opens up automatically in low light photography, does not go back automatically on switching off the camera.
The product works well, good transmission. Gives you a wide range of channel choices.
I shot 35mm Kodachrome II for 30 years with an Olympus OM1 and Zuiko lenses. This was my first venture into digital still. It was such an unknown I did not even know this camera shot video when I ordered it. What a nice surprise - it is not even 720HD so it's not the greatest but it blows away the analog 8 video I was using!!! I liked that I could shoot the still photo's in 16x9 aspect so they display full frame with no issues on a widescreen TV, monitor or digital photo frame. The pics are very nice for the price & pixel count. However, by now there are some nicer point&shoot from Canon and my new favorite Lumix, that shoot both still & video in 16x9 and at least 720p....The canon cameras seem to be just a bit more vivid and better white balanced right out of the box, the Lumix took alot of tweaking to get it to suit my eye, but it could be done...All-in-all the little A460 has been a reliable point&shoot that is still giving pleasing images...
After looking at many different 4" speakers while seeking a replacement for the original speakers on my Honda GL1200A motorcycle, I selected the Polk Audio db401s. The specs are far superior to the original paper-cone speakers, and they are two-way speakers as opposed to the single-cone design of the originals. Finally, these are marine-certified speakers and so should resist rain better if the motorcycle ever gets caught out in the rain. Note that these speakers will directly replace the original Honda speakers in both the front as well as the rear of Honda Gold Wing GL1200s that are equipped with rear speakers. After you remove the motorcycle's speaker grilles, they mount easily and although they will be a tight fit, they will fit in the existing opening.Upon opening the box, with a visual inspection it is apparent that these speakers are of high quality and well-manufactured, and have a very attractive appearance as speakers go, not that it matters that much since they will be covered by the Honda speaker grilles, but they are obviously of much better quality than the average 4" speaker.When installing in a GL1200, after you remove the Honda speaker grilles the old speakers are are exposed and simply held in with four screws. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws and the speaker just pulls out. Don't remove the Honda trim rings, leave them in place.There are only two wires to connect, positive and negative, and it is very easy to tell which is which, the positive terminal is the larger one and the negative the smaller one, nothing to it. You will probably have to squeeze the speaker connectors down tighter on the terminals with pliers and that will be the most difficult thing you will have to do. Insert the speakers in the opening, the holes will line up perfectly, and reinstall the four screws on each side. I thought I would have to bend or flatten down the tweeter to get the grilles to go back on, but I didn't need to - it will be a tight fit but they WILL fit. You won't need the silver Polk Audio grilles when installing these in a Honda GL1200, but you may need the Polk Audio grilles for other applications. Reinstall the Honda speaker grilles (or Polk Audio grilles for other motorcycles or cars) and you are ready to listen.Soundwise, the Polk Audio db401s represent a noticeable improvement over the oem single-paper-cone originals. They don't offer a lot in the way of bass, but do offer some bass improvement since they are new, modern technology, marine-grade speakers replacing aged old-technology paper-cone speakers. The quality and tone of both midrange and highs are much-improved over stock, and overall sound clarity is much-improved. I am convinced that the Polk Audio db401s are the best replacement speaker you can buy for the Honda GL1200 motorcycle, and they are also reported to be a great replacement for Honda GL500 Silverwing speakers, and would also make great replacements for other motorcycles (and cars) requiring 4" speakers. If you need a 4" speaker you should definitely consider these, they sound great and installation is easy - I highly recommend them.
The keyboard has a different arrangement of the function keys, insert, delete, etc. Make sure you are okay with the key layouts before your purchase. There may be a lot of adjusting you need to adapt to if you use those keys frequently.In general, it is a sturdy keyboard that had last 3 years of daily office typing without much wears to the letters or other mechanical problems.
The card works great and had no problems using it. However, I did find that it only registers as 122 MB. I think the difference is that the card is not 128 MB, but rather 128,000,000 Bytes. Usually 1 MB is 1024 x 1024 Bytes. I think this should be clarified on the product description.Another thing - even though Amazon's description states that it is over 10 MB/sec, the 128 MB is really only 2.5 to 3 Mb/sec. I think their 256 MB and 512 MB cards are faster. Check the online manual for details.Other than that - no problem!
Another cheap Tiffen filter with acceptable quality. Good enough for lens protection. I bought it for Nikkor 70-300 VR. I will definitely not like it for Nikkor 18-70. And I really don't like how its low quality mark painting on the ring, though it doesn't matter much.
This Bean should not be allowed to carry the legendary Sony Walkman title. This thing is awful! The proprietary software wont allow you to play the MP3 files on another computer, you can upload MP3s without using the software to transfer files, but the Bean wont let you play them. Also whoever signed off on the design should have their head checked, I dont mean the bean shape, I'm talking about the clasp/mode-selector/flappy thingy...its flimsy and breaks easily. When it gets bent outta place through normal use, it is ABSOLUTELY INFURIATING to try to find the files, folders and to even switch it off! Forget it and save your beans for something else.
This unit is really tough to set up, doesn't live up to Linksys' range claims, resets itself without warning, and/or stops working. I had problems out of the box and Linksys tech support couldn't walk me through making it work so they sent me a replacement. It took a couple of hours on the phone with the techies to get the new one set-up and it seemed to work for two weeks before giving up the ghost. I'm tired of babysitting a unit that's supposed to work in the background. Unreliability makes it an accessory that's not woth having. I'm getting ready to move soon and this range expander isn't coming along - I'll find another brand/model for the next house.
What can be said, they're Sennhiesers. Buy low grade bilk with names like Doctor Dawg and BrainSyrup if you want - I'll stick with the golks who invented open-air headphones.
I bought the 2700 easy share camera and printer dock. Money thrown away!! The camera doesn't take quality pictures in my opinion and the printer was junk, also in my opinion. It truly is junk now as I got so frustrated with it, I threw it on the floor and smashed it. Not kidding! When I first got it,I called Kodak and they told my son( who is knowledgeable in this stuff) how to reset the printer. We reset it and it worked for awhile. Then it wouldn't work any more and I did away with it. No more Kodak for me and my son bought a different brand after he saw how mine worked.
Item is advertised as working with all rino series but it does not work with the rino 530
good speakers. Perfect for on the go. They can even be used in your car.
There are plenty of technical reviews on this product that are of the same quality as this unit. Suffice to say, I am on a low budget for my stereo components. Although I love my music, I do a lot of research on the components I buy and I had been searching for a high quality CD player to replace the one that finally gave it up. After about six months of web research, store visits and asking around, everything pointed to this Yamaha. It has scores of satisfied customers, great specs, and is reasonably priced. Yamaha has been producing quality musical and audio equipment for a long time. This is no different. If you are on a budget and want an outstanding unit, look no further. My one minor complaint is that I wish they had put a random play button on the unit itself. You can only select random play using the remote.
Cables were shipped quickly and work great. Much better then paying the insane prizes you find in stores. I have been using them for over a month
The speaker system is incredible, especially for it's size. Very easy to install and a great price for the quality.
I must admit I am used to Sennheiser's much pricier HD 555's and 598's, and not to ones at this lower price point.Are they a good value, at $40? I have to say, I don't know. I bought mine at around 20-30, and for that price they're fantastic.If you are a casual listener, these are not headphones for you. You need decent equalization and power behind your source (not necessarily amped) to drive these to sound good. When they have good EQ, high bitrate music, and a sufficiently powerful source, they do sound really good. However, don't expect magic out of an iPod on these. You will be dissapointed. Especially with how the iPod/iPad/iPhone etc handles bass. Without help driving the bass (or at least some EQ to help make it more solid) it sounds like you're listening to tin cans that have a bit of boom, but the bass sounds hollow, if that makes any sense.The best piece of evidence I can provide is this. Normally I hate the "Bass Boost" Enhancement that Microsoft has buried deep within Windows 7's Audio settings, on my 595's and 598's, it destroys the clarity of the audio, however, these headphones don't sound good unless I set that enhancement to 50hz and +6db gain. If I do that, these headphones sound fantastic. Without that though, as I said, I feel like I'm listening in a barrel, over a telephone, or through a tin can. The WHOLE SPECTRUM of frequency seems to suffer from this strange hollow sound.Furthermore, these things are extremely, extremely tight on the head. They hurt -so bad.- I'm going to try what another reviewer suggested (leaving them on something a bit wider than my head) and if that doesn't work, I'm going to give up on these. I had such high hopes, too.If you are the INTENDED audience, a DJ, someone using these as monitors, don't be scared off by my review, your equipment and mixing will make these sound just fine. If you are a casual listener, don't buy these, and go buy a pair of Sennheisers that are not made as studio monitors.
This PowerCenter is great. It shows me the amps I'm drawing and has many outlets. Would recommend to anyone.
I wasn't planning to write a review for the Panasonic PV-VD4743K but after reading the review by &quot;An electronics fan&quot;, I thought that it was appropriate to say something in defense of this unit.First of all, when you write a review, it would be nice if the review were actually about the unit in question and not some other unit you bought on another occasion. &quot;An electronics fan&quot; buys another unit then spends his entire post in some crazed rant against Panasonic.So what did Panasonic do, according to &quot;An electronics fan&quot;? Panasonic listened to his complaint several times, tried to help troubleshoot his problem, sent him to a certified tech repair center, and then when no one could figure out why his tapes were the only ones having problems, Panasonic offered to replace his unit with a re-conditioned unit (basically a new unit), and he still whines and complains about his situation. I guess some people are never happy. But either way, his review of another unit is totally inappropriate here.Anyway, as far as THIS model is concerned, it's an excellent unit and performs perfectly for its' class. I highly recommend it.
Bought because we loved the features. Soon found out that the features were overstated. Jammed so often that we stopped shredding anything but regular sheets of paper; less than seven. Lasted well under a year. Was able to clean out the last jam but it would only work for a few seconds in reverse. Disappointed especially for the price. Love the wastebasket which I am still using in my office. The most expensive wire wastebasket I will ever buy I am sure. My advice is listen to the reviews. There are more reliable shredders on the market. Don't risk your money or time on this one because it will just drive you nuts.
Pleased with the units, they work well. I can control my tivo and sat receiver from another room about 15ft away, through a couple of brick walls.
The camera is excellent, it's smaller than it looks on the pic, and it has everything I need.12X Optical Zoom, 6MP... just wow...
I bought these to use when I redid my parents' house in solid-conductor dual-shield RG6 so they could get DIRECTV installed without having holes drilled in their walls. These are used on the wooden garage wall where the switch ended up being used and in the attic on the rood joists for the cables I ran overhead. They hold the RG6 very well and won't pull out of the wood if I tug on the cable.I am using them to hold my Southwire Cat6 wiring in the crawlspace of my new house as well, and they work for that too, but they aren't really designed to hold wiring that small in diameter, so they allow the wire to sag a little between clips. Still, they work really well for what I needed - keeping the wire off the ground and up out of the way of contractors working under there.
I love this device. I use it to move files between work and home. I used to use CD-RW and this is so much better, faster, and more convenient to carry. I access it on W98, XP, and 2000 across dozens of PCs.This Lexar product is shorter than many of the competiting products. That's good for me. Some of the PCs I access have limited clearance next to the USB port and this one fits in nicely.The finish is very smooth and its nice that way. I was concerned the bright purple is not the most &quot;professional&quot; looking (which is true) but I also like it because it really sticks out visually against muted colors (grays and blues) at work. I can spot it easily wherever I've placed it. I wish it was available in other colors as options--bright green, yellow, orange, etc.For the key &quot;loop&quot; position, there are two USB drive designs. This one has the loop on the drive, others have it on the cap. The cap on this product is just a squeeze fit, it doesn't &quot;click&quot; on so its good that it is not on the cap. However, I dislike dragging out my keys to access the drive so I don't even put it on my keychain--I don't want my keys dangling next to the PC. A competing design with the loop on the cap would be preferable to me if the cap was securely connected to the drive. The drawback of that type of design is that if it detaches and gets lost you are left only with the cap, not the drive. Still, right now I just keep the thing in my pocket most of the time. It's so small, I hardly notice it and its just fine that way.On this drive, you can insert the cap perpendicularly into the slot on the end of the drive to help keep from losing the cap.This product does not have any write protect switch, special password security, or anything fancy. I like its simplicity that way and its priced a bit less than others too. Its just a lovely simple device for moving files around and it works great. If you think you might be able to use such a thing, go ahead and get it.I'm still waiting for my rebate.
Just as the picture shows, works great. Took to a friends house for Halloween! Burned all night, no problems. Would buy another one if this one ever wears out.
We bought this viewer primarily because we wanted something to watch whilst on the elliptical trainer. We chose this one because it is able to play Divx files stored on SD cards in addition to DVDs. It would have been more convenient if it had a USB port, but it works quite well from the SD card. The screen is clear and bright, and the DVD player functions perfectly without skipping even when strapped to our rocky elliptical trainer.If you do intend to play digital files using the SD slot, do note that it will NOT play SDHC (high capacity) cards. We were able to find a couple of 4gb non-HC cards, but they are somewhat rare. It's unfortunate, because all of the newer, larger cards will be SDHC, so stock up while you can.We purchased this player for $129.In summary...Pros:Plays Divx filesSD slotGood volumenice screenCons:No USB portDoes not accept SDHCiPod Touch does not fit in iPod port
This camera duo is absolutely fantastic. It is completely user friendly with wonderful picture quality... and the night vision is exceptional.
Received very quickly. Just what we ordered. Fixed the video camera the first time we used it.
I have really enjoyed the quality of this printer since I upgraded my motherboard and added Windows XP. I have had no problems with it and my digital images have been just awesome.On the flip side this printer is a nightmare with Windows 98 SE. I experienced all the problems reported from other gripers...paper jams, driver errors, misfeeds, multi-page feeds, crooked pages, etc. I used to have to reboot my system to reactivate my printer. It was very frustrating. It cleared up immediately with my PC change. It was like night and day. Even print speed improved.I think the biggest issue with this printer is OS compatibility. I also think that anyone who does digital imaging will be rapidly going through ink. I haven't found a printer yet that doesn't drain the ink resources when making photo prints.
Maybe I just had exceedingly high expectations from this nice looking bag, after I saw the nice pictures on lomography.com website, but the reality was a real disappointment for me. It's not comfortable at all. The strap is way too thin, always makes problems to set up and does not hold the position at all. The compartments are so small that you can barely fit any camera in there (I hope at least my SuperSampler will fit). Moreover there is this weird strap, which is not detachable and while switching it to the hip wearing just flies around and looks awkward.If you don't particularly love the lomography products, please search for some other bags. I was for example very happy with the ergonomic features of Crumpler - I have a bag and a backpack, but it's dependent on a personal preference. Just don't buy this thing, if you expect to get something handy and comfortable of your camera trips. It looks cool and is made from very decent material, but it's so weird to carry around :)
Main points first:1. HD-DVD is absolutely stunningly gorgeous, the single best source available today. It makes HD cable channels look lousy, and legacy DVDs like streaming Quicktime. I want more, now.2. DVD playback is about as good as can be expected, considering the low-quality nature of DVD sources. If HD-DVD doesn't take off, this box won't be a doorstop: It'll be a high-quality legacy DVD player.3. All the early bugs have been pretty much shaken out with the 1.4 firmware, making the player trouble-free to operate.4. All those positive things aside, this is a rough-around-the-edges machine, lacking a few features you take for granted (remembering where a disc is after a power-off, most noticeably), and taking a while to boot up when you first turn it on. These are flaws I can live with, everything else considered.
I bought this camera and was also dissapointed. Mine also jammed and would not let another roll of film load. This was very dissapointing in the middle of my nephew's 5th birthday party! Try something else!
Totally compatible with my old Kenwood CD changer. Works 10 times better than my previous cassette Kenwood, even though that one worked great also. The sound is good and is great with my woofers.
This unit has more tricks than a monkey on a rope.Received it fast, and had it in operation in less than a half an hr.It will drive many video input-ed units, plus the audio can be directed to line in-puted speaker systems or home audio systems.If you have a weak ant. sig, you can use it to amp the signel using video out from it to the systemsGreat picture, and will config. in many ways to suit your fancy.I love the fact that is has built with pre-thought-ed ideas to fit so many uses.You don;t have one yet? "WOW"Tom Berry PDPF
A FinePix F31fd was purchased early 2007 new from Amazon to replace a first generation Canon digital point-and-shoot. Electronically, the Fuji product is great. The amazing battery life really makes having the opportunity to catch a great shot much easier than having to remember to recharge each night. The low light capabilities, resolution, etc. are stellar as mentioned by numerous reviews here.The achilles heel of the F31, and perhaps affecting all of the similar Fuji FinePix digital cameras, is a tender mechanical lens mechanism and Fuji's inability to correct it. The lens retracts into the camera body on shut-down and a cover closes to protect the lens. The reverse happens when the camera is energized to take a photo.Early in the history of this unit, the lens would be balky ocassionaly on open or close. After several power-up/down sequences the mechanism would work properly. After the lens opened and the cover retracted, the zoom feature would work flawlessly.Frequency of the failure to open or shut down continued to increase until it became too much. The camera was not dependable in being able to catch a spur of the moment shot. After contacting Fuji, the camera was sent to the nearest Fuji authorized repair center which is in San Antonio, Texas. The charge to go through the center was $60 plus SH both ways. Within a few weeks after return from the authorized repair center, the same zoom and lens cover issues returned. Cleaning with compresses air does not appear to help.This unit has been gently handled. When not in use it is returned to the camera case.The Canon this unit replaced did not take the quality of pictures (I think it was 3 MP) nor have the battery life of the F31. However, the mechanical functions never failed to operate properly.Sadly, the F31 is being retired.
I remember having this cassette back thenit was a nice one!compact simple to useone bad thing: no auto reverse!wish to have another like this!
I've had a car with a broken tape deck and sporadic power supply to the lighter outlet, so I have always needed a battery-powered FM transmitter for listening to my iPod in my car. This one is the cheapest one I've ever had and so far the best. The signal is strong. I recently drove from Minneapolis to Detroit and back and only had to mess around with changing the stations once each way--waaaaay better than any of my other transmitters (the Griffin iTrip was the worst). The sound quality is adequate, but not perfect. As other reviewers have said bass can get distorted. I remedy that by turning the volume on my iPod down and turning up the volume on my car stereo. Every once in a while there is extra static, but it's almost exclusively when there is someone in my passenger seat. It may just be a combo of my car's FM receiver and the TuneFree transmitter, but it's not a huge deal. Battery lasts much longer than I expect it to. The only other drawback is that the blue light is super bright. It's a good way to gauge how low the battery power is getting though--if it doesn't hurt to stare directly into the blue light, you should keep some spare batteries around. I give this 5 stars because it works better than most more expensive devices and the slight drawbacks are not that much of a problem, especially when considering the face that this is under $20. I will also add that the device feels very cheap and flimsy, but I have had mine floating around in my purse for over a year and it's still working as well as it did when I got it.
If you want standard-sized prints, this is a great camera. If you want web or computer images, it is an excellent camera. If you want professional prints, get a 35mm film camera. I have all but replaced my 35mm for almost all my photo uses. Once you learn the quirks of exposure settings, you can get excellent quality images in a wide range of lighting conditions - in spite of what others have said. Don't rely too much on the supplied manual - you have to experiment - but since you're not 'wasting film', you can afford to. I find the floppy storage to be very convenient. The ONLY drawback I find is the inability to stop fast action without blurred images.
This is just what's needed for an iPad to connect with different devices -- both USB and cards can be connected.
Having owned a Magellan 700 for a few years I knew exactly what I wanted from a GPS unit and what I didn't like about them. I did a lot of shopping before I bought the TomTom One XL, and to tell you the truth I almost missed out on it because I didn't even know it was out there. I was going to buy the Nuvi 680 just because it seemed to be the best on the market, but the price tag being $999 was hard to swallow. Then I found out about the One XL and it seemed like TomTom's answer to the Nuvi 680. The One XL has a really nice screen and the operation of it is amazing. It's a great mixture of sophistication and ease of use, what a great combo. The ONLY thing I know that it doesn't have compared to the Nuvi 680 is the Text to Speech feature. Meaning the One XL won't tell you over the speakers the spoken name of the street to turn on. But it still shows on the screen what the name is as well as speaking how far the turn is in distance units. The feature that I know the One XL has that the Nuvi 680 doesn't have is that the One XL will let you put in multiple destinations and it will give you a route to get to them all. So it was one or the other, but with the One XL being all that the Nuvi 680 is and only costing $399 I would say it was a pretty easy decision for me. I am really happy with this product and glad I went with it instead. I can take that extra $600 I saved in buying this GPS unit instead of the Nuvi 680 and buy me a nice carrying case (in response with last review.) Lastly something I found really neat about the TomTom products in general is that you can download (for a cost) different voices to speak to you. The ones I know of for sure are Mr. T's voice and John Clease. Before buying the One XL I called TomTom twice to get help on some of the features, I was super pleased with their customer support. It made me feel like they would be there to help if any problems arose. Overall it's a great product and I will be doing business with TomTom in the future.
it's already been reviewed nicely, I just want to say that I love this bag, it's perfect for my needs. It's sturdy and roomy.I highly recommend it for the price.
Hi. Works fine but picture could be sharper. Can someone who has done the picture adjustments post how to finetune it for a better picture quality? thanks.
We have 3 video iPods in our family and 3 different external batteries. One of the other batteries (a Volta) attaches to the back of the bare iPod, so you risk scratches when you use it. Another battery attaches via the sync cable so you can use it while the iPod is in the case, but it can be awkward to hold if you're watching videos.The iLuv i603 is nice because the case holds the battery tightly against the iPod and protects against scratches at the same time. It turns your thin iPod into a bit of a thick brick, but at least it's a nice looking brick. I would give it 5 stars if it had an on/off switch (like the Volta). You won't want to leave your iPod connected when not in use, because the Charging/Charged icon will be displayed on the screen whenever the battery is connected and the iPod is turned off. This means that if you're travelling, you'll have to pack the iLuv and swap between the external battery and a regular case.
I ordered the Coby DVD player just to be able to sing karaoke with the kids. It's a great DVD player and the Karaoke sounds like a professional system. The microphone handles sound very well. I was very pleased with this item and would recommend it to anyone looking to sing Karaoke and not wanting to get a big system.
The sound is excellent but the buds are way TOO large and fall out of the ears. I will be giving them away...
On my Canon T3i Kit 55-250 lens, this polarizer works well. Make for awesome sky pictures with deep, rich colors. If you are looking for a cheaper polarizer, this is a good one to get.I took off a star because of how it works in screwing it on and off. If you don't pay attention, you can keep twisting the top piece of the polarizer and never actually screw it on or off. It's a two piece assembly that can twist on top but not turn the threads. It's not really a flaw, but is frustrating until you figure out how it's on there, and with big fingers it can be hard to get just right.I'd still buy it again though, I don't really ever take it off my telephoto lens.
This is a great brush for cleaning camera lens in the field, small and portable but plenty of fine soft bristles to clean the lens.
LOVE this little device for my HTPC. It feels like using a laptop. No mouse is required. It has fallen off the end table several times and has withstood all impacts without damage of any kind.My version has 4 AAA batteries, instead of 2 - not sure if the description is in error. I use rechargeable AAA's and keep a stash of them in reserve. Batteries must be recharged about once a month. I find that when the track pad stops responding, the batteries need replacing. Invest in a battery tester.Since 2009, the silver coloring has rubbed off in the areas there it is handled regularly. My Toshiba laptop is the same way, only more.As for support, I have only needed them once and they were responsive - via e-mail. When upgrading to a new HTPC, the default was for the NUM LOCK to boot as ON. This disabled the alpha function of several of the keys. Once I changed the default, it resolved the problem, as advised by support.I would buy this again.
This product has been very helpful for my elderly mother as she can not clearly hear the tv while sitting her favorite easy chair.
I think for the price, this is the best floor speaker you can get. I would reccommend it to everyone, buy it while its still hot!!!
Well, I read the reviews here but I thought I'd try it out myself just in case.But sure enough the same problems I've read about were apparent on my product as well. The left speaker was not working at all out of the box...upon turning the volume up above 25 as previously reported, the left speaker came on. However when I turned it back down it stayed on. I thought, hey, maybe it righted itself. But later on it cut out all by itself again. Turned it up, it came back on. Even if this is something minor that can be fixed with my purchase plan...I got more......In terms of picture, out of the box is great, but as previously reported the bottom right part of the screen arcs upward something fierce. I have tried out every brand of flat screens, save Sharp, and all of them (including regular tube TVs) have a certain amount of tilt to them when watching widescreen DVDs. The tilt is minor and is not really noticeable unless you are looking for it. Nothing's ever perfect, but an arc like this product has, which is also apparent when watching a straight cable signal, is completely abnormal. Something is definitely wrong inside this product.Needless to say I will be taking this TV back to Best Buy and trying out something else.
This DVD drive is truly a BIG piece of steaming crap. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY purchasing this DVD drive. The DVD drive only worked for about 6 months. Then, one day it started to disappear from Windows Explorer and decided to properly read Data CDs, DVDs, and Music CDs whenever it fricking felt like it (which was NOT that often). Sony...you're fired!!
I installed this Sony iPod Adapter to my Sony BT-5100 and worked for fine for the first day; however, after that the right channel speaker didn't have any sound coming out of them. Of course I played the tuner and CD player and it played music out of both L/R channels. I've owned many Sony products, but I think this has been the first defective product I've purchased. The company told me to return it to them with a copy of the email the sent me. It seemed too good to be true for $10.00 since it's normally $50.00. I'm content with streaming music, through Bluetooth, on my Windows Smartphone XV6800. I would not recommend this product.
love these speakers gonttem in my 83 monte got 6x9 runin off my amp with horn tweeters they are great the only 3.5 speakers that havent blew
I like the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens, but I HATE that it's 50mm. Yeah it's 1/5th the price of this lens, but I absolutely hate having to back up so far to take shots. The crop factor of the 30mm isn't as bad. The f/1.4 definitely makes it a good shooter under low lighting. But a lot of the time the picture gets too fuzzy when the aperture is too high. But overall I really like the lens.
I just purchased a wireless N router and I didn't want to risk opening up my laptop to put an internal card in. So I originally bought an expansion card, the problem with that was the reception was so bad I ended up using my internal card more than the expansion. I returned that card and decided I would go with the internal. Not only was it cheaper but it took no more than ten minutes to install in my Dell Inspiron. The card worked the second I turned my laptop on with no drivers to install (running XP Pro). Not only that the reception is better than my previous wireless card an Intel WM3945 ABG. I have no complaints about this card, it does what it should and does it well, I consistently getting over 100 mbs wirelessly. The main reason I gave this product a five is that for the price this this is the best option for people looking to upgrade to wireless N and its ease of use. Before you upgrade make sure to check your warranty and make sure that opening up your laptop wont void anything.
ok, had this thing for a few weeks, most people that get one know how handy they are, and handy it has been! I just purchased a new Laptop and put it to the test of seeing how many times i could use it to transfer files from my old one, yeah i could have just sent everything across my network but this thing has to b used right? well to my surprise it has handled being maxed out several times and held up great!! no corrupt files, no reformatting, even though a few times vista said it needed to be scanned, it never showed any problems! So i give 4 stars, not always speedy being my only complaint!
Well, it's a great price for a pressure cooker, but if you want to pressure cook rice or beans/legumes, this is not a good choice. The manual specifically states that you shouldn't cook those -- basically you shouldn't cook anything that might foam up and clog the pressure vent -- unless you use a foil-covered bowl inside the pressure cooker. Needless to say, that is a pain in several ways, and it severely reduces the volume you can cook. Plus the real deal-killer for me is that after trying it that way many times, brown rice *never* came out right.So if you plan to cook a lot of grains and beans, I suggest you spend more and get a Fagor or Kuhn Rikon. If not, I'm sure the many positive reviews here will confirm that this cooker works fine for meat and veggies.
This unit is excellent, it takes a bit of time to find you, and some of the routes it gives you arent the best way to go, but it always works, is easy to use and is very smart. good unit
This does way more than I need but is very simple to use for TV, DVD & VCR.
The TZ3 is an excellent camera for a casual user. The great features of this camera are 10x Wide Angle Leica lens, full 7mp in any format, size, flexibility, portability and image quality. This is my fifth digital camera. I started with 1MP Kodak, then 2MP Ricoh, then 4MP Canon and Sony. I took a large number of images in every possible setting and finally figure out what works and what does not. This might be one of the reasons why so many people complain about the image quality. My settings are as follows - 9 point focus, AF lamp off, vivid. For outdoors I use Smart ISO limited to 400 or Regular mode limited to 100. Please note that you must make a decision on EV setting and Flash to get the best picture. But, you will know as you start playing. Indoors is a bit more complicated - I use ISO 100 and 3x2 mode when I am close to the subject and ISO 200 when more distant plus EV +1; for dark rooms Smart ISO with EV of -1 works the best. It is true that noise is reduced by loss in image sharpens at ISO above 200. However, try and make the same take with an older camera and you will find out that image is even worse. Overall, I have worked with cameras that take great indoor images. But, those had a much better flash. I think the only issue with this camera is its very limited flash. To get a proper indoor flash you must remain close to the subject and use 4x3 mode. Flash coverage is uneven in 3x2 or 16x9 modes.The Good:1. Optical System2. Size3. Image Quality4. Wide Angle Lens (4x3; 3x2; 16x9 modes)5. Battery Life (awesome)The Bad:1. Flash2. ISO range limited to 400 (go above and image will suffer)
it works and I like it because it charges my things. I wish I weren't a hangnail, then I wouldn't be hanging around all day
I purchased this 2 1/2 years ago and installed it myself. While it did add bass to my system it is still not very powerful. I drive a buick century and I ended up placing the speaker in the back seat because it could not be heard while it was in the trunk. This is definitely not a very powerful system but it does add adequate bass for what you pay for it. I see that the price has gone up because it was only $50 when I bought it. Also, the lights went out in 6 months, and as someone mentioned earlier the parts on the back of the amplifier do bend easily. I recently e-mailed them and the amplifier for the system is 250 Watts RMS in case anyone is wonderingOverall it is a good starter bass tube and I and it sounds good with the enclosure.
I was so excited to receive this transmitter, and was hoping it would help me in all ways, I am a photographer and have my own studio so this was ideal to be able to make shots with out any complacations in the way. Before this I was using wire line between camera and studio lights. No good ;O)Anyway i thougt this would help a deal but I can't say it has. The transmitter only sends signals from time to time, I have tried changing batteries constantly but It dosen't help. I find my camera flass working better, there for this transmitter has been packed away. I still cant believe it has failed my expectation. Sure was not worth my money.
I like it it a lot the zoom is good. It is easy to work
I ordered this bag based on the title "Large Camera Case". It is actually a mini case. The description and the picture of this item are deceiving. It can only fit small, compact mini digital cameras. I regret order this item.
I bought this Philips webcam about two weeks ago. In the past I bought a cheap $20 Logitec webcam, and MAN did it suck. This webcam has been great so far, the software is EASY to understand and to install. I bought it at Wal-Mart for $20, best money I spent. So, if your looking for a great webcam look no further then Philips.
awesome quality. sturdy and waterproof. had strong gold plated connections with a waterproof housing. i replaced my whimpy 10 awg alternator charging lead with a 80 amp fusible link with this fuse holder and 0 awg wire.
I have had my Toshiba 34 HFX83 for two weeks now and have been very pleased with the total package. I have the HFX model, but it is the same as the HF83 model with some cosmetic differences. The thing that I was most impressed with, is by the way it shows regular TV. I have it hooked up to HD cable and it is as good as you can get, but when I view regular broadcasts, it looks almost as good as the HD broadcasts. Since there are not a whole lot of HD programs now, it makes sense to get a TV that will show the regular stuff as good as possible. The picture in regular TV mode looks almost as good as a picture showing a DVD movie. The factor that sold me most on this set as compared to the Sony was the ability to select which screen mode you find most pleasing when not watching HDTV. I didn't want to look at the distorted pictures that most wide screen sets make you look at when watching a non HDTV program. This set has some settings to use so that you will not notice the picture has been doctored to fit in the wide screen.This TV is a good value if you want to get a HDTV and don't want to spend a fortune on a plasma or one of those hard to view projection sets with all their problems. I was influenced by them, but after looking at all the negative things I always came back to the Toshiba.
I picked up a refurbished model of this camera off Amazon for $150 and have been very pleased. The size is by far the biggest advantage, however the camera is also simple to use and transfers photos easily. As far as features go I am not the best source, as this is my first digital model, but the Wall Street Journal labeled this as a top compact camera in 2004 so it clearly performs well for even advanced users.
This unit looks very modern and sleek. It provides excellent FM reception and sound. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an ipod dock/fm radio combo. Go for it.
I've now owned these binocs for several months and been able to compare them with the top of the line Zeiss, Canon, and Nikon glasses I also own. They are simply superb--optically impressive and the most rapidly focusing and easy to aim of all the glasses I've tried. Unlike, the other reviewer (of a higher powered pair) I detected no color aberrations or fringing whatever. The close focusing also makes them very fine for butterfly and insect viewing. Somehow the overall design makes these glasses incredibly easy to handle, to aim and to focus with remarkable ease. For me, they're the best I've ever owned. Since binocular choice is often a matter of individual preference, it may be worth trying several brands before choosing the best "fit" for you(e.g., I think Svarovski's are also very fine).
Easy install, good upgrade for the money. I was happy that it was very quiet.
I got these after trying both the original and J2 JBuds and having both of them die on me after a few months of happy use.The Sennheisers don't fit as well, despite having the different size inserts. They fall out of my ears way too easily with little to no provocation (like when I'm running...or walking...or sitting). This also means the noise-cancellation on them is wonky, since the seal goes really quickly from being near-perfect to utter crap.The sound from them is perfectly fine, though I still prefer the sound on the J2. I mostly listen to spoken word stuff, so my standards are pretty low and shouldn't be trusted by serious audiophiles.I haven't had any problems with the wiring yet, which is what ultimately killed both my JBuds, so that's a plus. In short, these are definitely a step up from your standard earbuds, but if you're buying from Amazon go ahead and spend the extra $10 for the J2s.
I owned this camera back in 2004 and loved it. It was ahead of its time - super compact, like a stack of credit cards, RAW/TIFF image capture capability, super fast load/save times, excellent image quality and a very simple, efficient interface. Sadly, after dropping this camera one too many times, it gave up - but I just purchased another one used on amazon. This camera will serve about 80% of my needs - snapshots and sale items, and I can carry it everywhere b/c it's tiny. I've considered the Canon ELPH 300/310 series as a replacement, which are in the $200 range and the only cameras that for me satisfy those features. If you don't mind a gamble on used items, this camera won't disappoint.
To enjoy this camera, take the time to learn to use its many features. Almost all camera settings can be displayed in the viewfinder in A/S/M mode. Great for learning how to use the camera. User preferences can be set in A/S/M mode and retained when the camera is turned off.Shutter response is fast after autofocus is locked in. Prefocus the camera for action shots. Manual and continuous auto focus are also available. I found the manual focus to be an easy one-hand operation, unlike another reviewer. Sharp, hand held 10x pictures can be taken by most people at shutter speeds of 1/100 sec and higher. Experiment to find your limits. I have not experienced significant chromatic aberrations or moir&eacute; effects noted by another reviewer.Use the flash or a tripod or other support when low light requires shutter speeds slower than your hand held limit. Takes great flash pictures in Auto mode, but do not use the Auto mode in low light conditions without the flash. The result will be grainy, blurred pictures. Do not use ISO 800 in low light conditions unless you can accept some graininess. Autofocus will fail in complete darkness, but works under most practical conditions. Manual focus is available for really tough lighting conditions. The viewfinder and LCD brightness can be increased for low light conditions.If you want a small, 10x zoom camera with A/S/M this is your only choice. You won't be disappointed unless you expect it to do something it is not designed to do. If you take a lot of low light pictures without flash and can accept a larger, more expensive camera (I couldn't), a better choice might be a 10X camera with all the features of the C-700 plus more mega pixels, image stabilization, optical viewfinder, remote shutter control, IR focus assist and a hot shoe for an external flash.
Good Product, Worked the way it was made for. Everything is perfect with it thus far. Thanks for great service.
Hello all friends who have Zune.I just bought a Zune but don't know how to use it. Could someone show me how to transfer pictures (photos) or movies from my computer to Zune. Thank you in advance.Steven
After many years and photos taken with my point-n-shoot Canon S500 Digital ELPH, I've finally moved up to a DSLR! The digital camera market has suddenly become flooded with DSLR cameras aimed at the "prosumer" (professional consumer) with a price point of $400-$1000. Without going through the entire list of DSLR's I had considered, I'll only tell you of my top three.The Nikon D40x was No.3 on my list. The D40x gets high marks amongst many in the hands-on world, and it's price of just over $700 at Amazon.com made an attractive selling point.The Sony A100 came in at No.2 with top notched features (most of which can be found on my No.1 choice), and an impressive assortment of A-mount lenses from both Sony, and Minolta. One of the best selling points of the Sony A100 for me was that I could get away with buying the body only ($608 at Amazon.com) and use my older Minolta lenses.....what a savings! I still have my old Minolta 400si 35mm film camera with a 35mm-70mm AF zoom lens, and a way-cool 24mm wide angle lens of which I would love to still be able to use.Finishing at No.1 was the Pentax K10D (retail $1000) with an impressive array of features to excite the masses.....this camera just felt right! My first 35mm SLR camera was a Pentax K1000 bought back in the mid 70's. I learned everything about photography with the K1000. So it only makes sense to return to the point at which I started. Go check out all of the features of the K10D over at the Pentax website.....and watch the video! Amazon.com offered the best price at $835.49 (plus a $50.00 rebate brings the final price down to $785.49). I also picked up a Pentax BG2 Battery Grip for the K10D for $124.33. When you buy both the K10D along with the Pentax BG2 Battery Grip at the same time, you get an additional $75.00 rebate for a total of $125.00 in rebates from Pentax. Plus I joined Amazon PRIME which gets me free 2-day shipping.....cool! The Pentax K10D comes with a 18mm-50mm f/3.5-5.6 auto focus zoom lens with lens hood & lens cap, battery & charger, neck strap, USB 2.0 sync cable, flash shoe cover, viewfinder cover, A/V cables, and Pentax Photo Browser and Laboratory software to process/edit RAW files.The major selling points for me on the Pentax K10D:*10.2MP*Shake Reduction (SR)*Pentax Real Image Engine (PRIME)*Dust Removal System*Two RAW file format*Instant-on RAW button (no menu access needed)*BG2 Battery Grip option. (It's extra battery extends shooting time)*11 Auto-Focus Points (vs. Sony's 9 Auto Focus Points)*Universally recognized flash mount (Sony's A100K is proprietary)*Sensitivity Priority AE (Sv) Mode (eliminates the need to recall a menu screen for sensitivity changes)*Top mounted back-lit (green) LCDIn all fairness.I must admit that the Sony A100 has almost all the same features as the Pentax K10D, but what of Sonys future? Will Sony continue to support their DSLR market and product line in the long run. Sony has been around since the beginning of time, but they jump from one area of electronics to another so fast that it worries me. Anyone can discontinue a product line or even leave an entire market like Minolta did when they got together with Konica several years ago only to then sell off the 35mm product line to Sony a few years later......bummer. I just feel better about going with Pentax right now.So what sucks?It's the Pentax Photo Browser and Pentax Photo Laboratory software. The Photo Browser works well when simply downloading images from the camera or card, and viewing them on your PC, but the Photo Laboratory software opens several windows with different tools all over your desktop.....yuck! Don't get me wrong, it works, but it's got some funky and sometimes janky tools.....I just didn't like it. I tried PhaseONE LE which is another RAW image editor that's offered as a FREE download with the purchase of a Sandisk Extreme III 2.0gb SD card. This application also sucks, as it's only a LE (light edition) and missing some of the better features of the PRO version.....nice try! I Went surfing and found Raw Therapee which is a FREE RAW image editor. It works, but suffers from janky tools just like the others. But at least all of the applications tools and features of Raw Therapee are conveniently located in one UI (User Interface).Best of my bunch.The current winner is my out dated version of Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0, and it's built-in photo browsing plug-in. It will grab my images directly from the camera or SD card, load them into Adobe's photo browser for viewing. If I need to edit the RAW image it offers up a separate "mini editor" for quick adjustments, then dump the image into the full version of Elements (still in it's original RAW format....cool!). From here I can continue to edit or adjust the image before saving it out as a JPEG. All of these RAW images editing apps require way more steps than I would like, but if I'm to take advantage of the true power of today's DSLR cameras, I'm just going to have deal with it...."You get what you get, and you don't throw a fit"!Current conclusion.I'm happy with my Pentax K10D. It's body grips, as well as it's weight & balance feels correct in my hands at all times. The viewfinder is adjustable, and appears surprisingly bright and clear to my tired and sore eyes. Being able to make shutter speed, aperture, and ISO adjustments on the fly with the front and rear e-dials is worth the price of admission. I also love being able to preview white-balance setting with an actual image from my SD card.....Awesome! When In JPEG mode the shutter just keeps snapping photos at 3fps until the SD card is full, that's something I could never do with my smaller Canon S500 Digital ELPH. I charged the battery right out of the box a few days ago, and the K10D still shows a full charge after at least 200+ test shots.....wonderful! The Pentax BG2 Battery Grip will add an additional battery which should increase the cameras up-time. It also add's another shutter release button (for when shooting portraits), e-dial, and remote control compartment. The BG2 Battery Grip is still in-route with UPS, but once here my system will be complete and I'll be good-2-go! My plan is to bring my photographic skill back to the level I once held back in the 80's. With this new Pentax K10D, I think I'm off to a good start. I'm looking to reclaim my "Photographic Jedi" status, so look for a revamp of DigitalDred.com soon!
I routinely record MP3 files from on-line radio streams, but have precious little time to listen to them. I wanted a way to listen to them while I had time driving to/from work.Pure MP3 players (eg. memory card based) were just too expensive for the amount of storage I wanted, so I opted for a CD based MP3 player, and after reading the reviews here, I plumped for the iMP-350.I've been using it now for about a month, typically for 1-2 hours per day - and I'm very impressed! Yes, it has some operational idiosyncrousies (buttons having about 10 different modes), and yes, all the cables get tangled sometimes, but I can put up with that because it does a great job at what its supposed to do - namely, play CDROM based MP3's with excellent sound quality. I bought the iRiver car kit too, and that works well, even though the sound quality does suffer a little in the transfer to the fake cassette.All in all, I'm very pleased with it so far and would recommend it to anyone who's looking for a high quality, cost effective MP3 player.
Super device. Works like a charm. Directions made in China without language but with pictures demonstrate putting the device in its slot exactly backward. Do so and getting it out is a bear! The fan end goes in and up as can be determined by looking in the personal media slot. HP usually does better than this with directions. It should rapidly send out corrections sheets to vendors. The star rating is based on this major blunder in directions!
I ordered 2 sets of this 12 pack battery offer. The original price was $24.99 marked down to $4.00. The Discovery channel is claiming they are not honoring this listing. I have emailed the confirmation receipt to their customer service representative John. He still claims it's not their promotion and he didn't offer any solution. I have informed Amazon of this problem. BE CAREFUL WHEN ORDERING WITH THIS COMPANY. You may have to do alot of leg work to get the advertised price.
I am very pleased with the product they perform well and the sound is excellent. I was also very pleased with how fast they were shipped and delivered to me. I had them in two days and I did not pay for expedited service. I plan on ordering some larger Sony speakers for my car doors in the near future and I plan on using Amazon to order them.Thanks for a great buy.
I have tested almost 6-7 different routers lately, this is by far the farthest range router ever built to date! It is a bit old technology, around three years because the company that made the chip got bought by another company. I will be watching for the next generation to grab one. the three antennas makes it easy for our 6 clients to connect in the same time without feeling of any bottleneck. The installation procedure is not perfect, so you better know what you are doing however the Belkin helpline is usually good. I want to note that I drove around the house passing about 6 houses in each side (around 350 feet each side) and I could still connect and surf the internet.
with these subs i also bought a 4000 watt amp that was 2-channel with 2000 watts peak and 1000 watts rms per channel, when wired as 4-ohm, which is what the sub's ratings are based on. therefore the amp and sub configuration were a perfect match, however approximately 1/2 an hour into driving with them i noticed a plastic/rubber burning smell and immediately shut off power to them. upon inspection both subs were blown and completely unusable. this leads to the conclusion that they were poorly rated and of poor quality materials, and i hereby advise that unless your going to run way under the limits, they are no good
I now have two of these units for the family cars. Love 'em! They're very intuitive to use - even my wife was able to work it with hardly any coaching. No sooner had the units arrived in early October, then I got free upgrades to City Navigator v8 from Garmin. The touchscreen works quite well. The voice is clear and plenty loud (I have mine set at 50% volume). And the unit is small (thin) enough to slip easily into a pocket if you have to.Garmin has mastered the window mount hardware - it works just like a rear-view mirror for adjustability - and it's solid.Haven't used it much with the battery - it's normally plugged into the car lighter - so I have no input on battery life, but it's certainly a handy option to have. You can take it in the house and do your address entry in comfort.If you're looking for something super-sophisticated with Bluetooth, an MP3 player, and "turn left at Main Street", you'll want to go to one of the higher level Nuvi's. The 250 tells you to "turn left", just not the street name.If the 250 were waterproof and a little more shock-resistant, I'd get one for the motorcycle too (went to the Zumo instead).
Much faster then going to the store. I used a debit card so it actually wound up being cheaper then buying from gamestop!
A word about the reviewer:I am an amateur photographer who was interested in "stepping up" from a simple point and shoot. In particular, I wanted a camera with greater than a 3X optical zoom (better for nature photography) and an above average level of resolution. My husband is a serious hobbyist - he was interested in having a backup camera, or one that could easily be taken hiking without having to bring along the LARGE dSLR and the lenses. When American Photo picked this camera as its Editor's Choice in the Superzoom EVF category we decided to check it out. I am so very glad we did. This review will focus on comments not covered by other reviewers.CONS:1. Short battery lifeThis camera comes with a set of 2 rechargable batteries. However, it will suck through them quickly; approximately 100-200 pictures. I HIGHLY suggest that you purchase an extra set of batteries and keep them charged and with you. I always have the backup set in my pocket when we head out with the camera.2. Shutter lagI find it difficult to take high quality action shots (e.g., kid's soccer games)with this camera due to the shutter lag. It is better than other point and shoot digitals, but not the caliber of the Nikon D100. But then again, this camera cost ~$1000 less. If you are taking landscapes, still life or portraits this is not a problem. Interestingly, has not been a problem with wildlife photorgraphy either. Go figure.Pros:There are too many pros to cover them all, so here is a sampling1. 12X optical zoomIf you, like me, are moving up from the 3x optical zooms, you will NEVER go back once you try this camera. Clear, crisp photos, with the equivalent of a 432 mm focal length will change your photography world.2. Steady Shot image stabilizerIf you want to use that 12X optical zoom without your images being blurry you will need a tripod or a camera with a superb image stablizer. The H5's image stablizer delivers very consistent, sharp images. I have attached a few images - none were taken with a tripod. Please check out the photo of a squirrel shot with full zoom and no tripod- he is crisp and sharp.3. Relatively small sizeNo, you can't stick this camera in your pocket. However, it easily straps across a shoulder and only weighs a few ounces. I can hike or bike with it and not notice it. Try doing that with a bulky SLR!4. Easy to handleI find this camera to be very ergodynamic - it just feels right in your hand. All controls are well placed and with the "virtual dial" that appears in the view finder or monitor means you don't have to take your eye of the subject when you change settings. Futher, the settings are very intuitive and easy to learn. With this camera, I have learned how to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to improve my photographs.5. Superb, crisp photosThis camera takes excellent photos in its point and shoot (automatic) mode, but also has several specialized modes (macro, landscape, portrait, sport, etc) to fine tune your photo quality. In addition, it is so easy to take charge of the camera in regards to shutter speed, apeture, etc, you can "dial-in" the photos even more. It's easy.Summary: for a beginner looking to advance or the serious hobbyist, this camera is a wonder. For significantly less than the cost of a digital SLR, you can have a camera which will do ~80% of its functions. In short, this camera has helped me to become a better photographer.
no IPOD but an awesome player none the less. VERY well made and functions perfectly!!!! If an IPOD is to expencive this is the second best choice for all your mp3/wma portable player needs! Nice resoultion screen, this model could actually be a top competitor for apple IPOD's soon if enough people buy it.
When I realized how little these do (zip) I expected to find a manufacturer label on them that reads "Fisher Price". I buy no linksys gear anymore. All junk in my experience. By D-Link stuff. Far better range and performance.
Sure, the quality is great, but for fifty million dollars I was just expecting a little more. It does look good and wonderfully complements the offices of multi-billionaires like me; however, this printer just wasn't worth is for me. I like to swim in my giant vault of gold, and I felt the reduction of the 'water' level was too much sacrificed for too little in return.
Obviously it should, shouldn't it? And it does. Nice to have 4x my previous memory card. Used it on two recent trips in tandem with my original one. One issue is keeping track of the downloads -- which is probably a camera thing rather than a memory card thing.
particular product needed, and this was it! It works fine, quality product, VERY quick shipping, better than expected.Good product, a given, good service a bonus.Satisfied customer!
If you want to take indoor shots with your SLR, this lens will let in enough light to stop the action. It also will work on your film camera for those REALLY wide-angle shots. I typically use prime lenses for shooting indoor shots and this is one of the best, because of the wide angle (30mm equivalent), sharpness, and speed. No other wide lens has the speed of this one (f1.8). I have taken shots in DIM light without flash that have come out great. My best 3 lenses for indoors are this one, a Pentax 35mm F2.0, and a Pentax 50mm F1.4. I have a Sigma 28mm F1.8, but it is not as sharp or useful as this one. The only drawbacks are the size and the cost of a filter that fits this (82mm filters are NOT cheap).
I bought this as a Christmas present for my husband and he absolutely loved it! He said this is the most convienient tool for a computer he has ever had and say's it's very idiot proof to set up, SUPER EASY! After the initial set-up of this product, it is a very safe and secure method to access your accounts. No more typing user id's and passwords, just "fingerprint it" and, in the words of Emeril, "BAM" your there. He say's he highly recommends this product! Good job Microsoft for this technology!!!!!
Awesome product!! I have been using this for over a month and have not experienced any difficulty. Only thing is don't use cd disc if you have Vista, just let Vista do the walking. The disc seems to be for previous versions of Windows. Has been working great with fast internet connection. Don't even notice the wire missing, except that I can move around the room with my laptop now. I even game with it with no problems!
am enjoying my cd cleaner, i had wanted to trash my old CDs but this one works and am enjoying my ols musics
Received package within the estimated timeframe. It looks new and in good quality.I have no problem with using it. The picture quality seems good and it does the job well.I have no experiences with other ND filter brands so do not know how well it is rated against others.But overall, I am happy with this filter, based from what I've seen so far.
I bought the FL100 with 256mg about 6 months ago and I love it. Its small, lasts long on only 1 AAA battery, and is very very easy to navigate though folders. I am able to copy CD's with Windows Media Player to my HardDrive, which makes them WMA files. Which the MPIO just happens to be formated for! The files are no bigger than MP3 files either. If you like to record voice messages, this thing does it well and very clear. The lastest firmware will let you pause during recording voice and FM radio. I have installed a 256 mg card in mine for about $90 making it very visitile.I used to own the I-River 128mg player and thought is was great until I bought the MPIO. The bad thing about the I-River is the navigation is complex, another words don't loose your manuel. The little joystick that changes tracks and volume is too small and does too many functions.I highly recommend the MPIO. I already updated the fireware once and found a new Start-up Logo too! Just check out their website www.mpio.com.The included armstrap is great for running as well. For those of you who use a chatterbox while motorcycle riding will love this little jem.
This is a great bag. Tough, protective, and clean-looking. I'm a photojournalist and needed something to carry at least a body multiple lenses, a flash and lots of other pieces and parts. This bag does all I need it to. I purchased the Domke 720-250D insert because I wanted a better layout where the camera could have a lens on it and I'd still have room for 2 other lenses, flash and audio recorder in the main area for quick access. From my experience, that is the best setup for me, others might prefer something else.Domke 720-250D DSLR Camera Insert (Green)
Not much to say... for the price, I was half expecting this product to be a knock-off or a refill and not work well. But it seems to work just fine and had all the genuine HP packaging etc. And all that at a great price (half of what warehouse stores sell it for).
If you want wireless, this router will do the job nicely. With 128-bit WEP, it's minimally secure enough to deploy in a home environment. However, contrary to company literature and the users guide, it will NOT allow the designation of MAC addresses as 'go/no go.' All it will alllow is &quot;no go.&quot; So the MAC filtering that is advertised only works to cut off a networked computer from accessing the Internet. Fine if you're controlling your kids, but not so fine if what you want is to positively designate the computers that are allowed to use the wireless system in your home (to avoid hacking).
this works pretty good for cleaning the lint out of sewing machines. a flexible hose would be nice to get in hidden spots
This is a great invention! I love that I can put both camera, and camcorder and lenses I need for my "hobby". Quality made! It's also a good idea having two straps to carry all your camera equipment on your back. Good deal!
I bought this product from Circuit City and It was well worth it! It has blown away my expectations. It is a lot of bang for your buck. I recommend this to everyone!
I love it! The instructions are easy to understand and it's easy to use! I love the fact that you can upload data to your computer - the weight tracker chart is easy to create and it's a great visual to keep you motivated. I've only been tracking my calories for 7 days and I've already lost 3 lbs. A wise friend told me, "it's a matter of calories in vs. calories out" and boy is that true!!! The "old fashioned" way of losing weight - just keep track of the calories and this light weight gadget sure makes it easy to do!!!
Cable exactly as described. Worked flawlessly, fast shipping & no distortion with the longer cable which sounds great connected to my Polk PSW505.
This lens takes very clear images, its extremely fast and offers low-light image taking. I am using this lens exclusively right now because it offers so much flexibility between indoor and outdoor lighting.
This is a great system at this price.The sound is awesome!!The only thing i would have liked is a remote controller, instead of the wired that comes with the system.Great purchase.
Not too much to add. I plugged it in, & it works. I'm able to plug in all my USB Devices now.I don't have a lot of space, so the small footprint is great.
I bought this mount for my 23" Samsung lcd and it is great. It came with an adapter to fit my tv, was easy to install, and looks pretty good. The omnimount that fits my tv is over twice the price so I am very happy with my purchase. I also received this item just 3 days after I ordered it, with regular shipping.
Exactly what the printer craved, more ink. what can you say about an ink cartridge, maybe that it should hold more ink but overall it works.
It's what every adolescent and young adult wants to play and store their music. Works like a champ.
This was a great little reader. I used it for ever! Then my co-worker needed one and I got a newer one. She is still using now as far I as I know. Its quick and easy and the light on the side let's you know if its reading the cards. It comes with extra cables if you need more length. Just a good little reader.
Hi, I have to say that I purchased this gift for my mom because of its size and simplicity and it is absolutely WONDERFUL!!! We set it up in her "sitting room" which is a very good size and the sound quality came through Beautifully!!! I do agree that if your are looking for a BIG stereo system this is not for you, but I would recommend it for someone who is looking for a small, but practical stereo!!!I will definitely give this stereo 5 *******s!!!!
The headphones are great, with a solid feel and excellent sound. The ear cups are actually fairly heavy, and tend to slip down if you walk while wearing the headphones, but are fine for home use. The problem with my set was that the left speaker shorted out after about 4 months of use, without explanation. The JVC service website didn't even list this product and I was unable to get through to customer support by phone. These were great headphones for a little while and I haven't found another pair in the same price range with as nice a look, sound, and feel, but if you plan on buying them I would go for an extended warranty.
I haven't experienced the humming problem mentioned by previous reviewers. I can hear a slight hum when I put my ear to the box, but it is not noticeable otherwise. The only weakness I have identified is that it doesn't allow you to letterbox HD programming on a 4:3 aspect set--you have to use a "full screen" option that squeezes (and distorts) the picture or a "zoom" option that gives you only part of the picture. It comes with component cables that look flimsy, but perform as well as an expensive set I use for my DVD connection. This is an excellent basic tuner for broadcast HDTV, especially if you have a 16:9 set.
I bought a HC3 HD camcorder.. And this charger because it'll charge 2 batteries.. Wrong.It will charge one(1) battery at a time.. It will give you the LiInfo to let you knowhow long til the battery is done (fast and full).. And it is accurate.. It also comes with a cable that goes to the camcorder.. So.. You can run the camera and charge the batteries at the same time from the same unit.. Sony did good with this unit. Very satisfied..
This 4gb sdhc card works great. In my Canon PowerShot A720 IS camera I get 1845 pictures at highest res. Will buy another for backup.
Go to Nikon's own website NikonUSA.com and compare the technical specifications of this version and the 'G' version of this lens. There are only three differences. One is that the 'G' version has its aperture set only by the camera body, while the 'D' version can have its aperture set either by the body or by a ring on the lens. All recent Nikon bodies set the aperture. The ring on the lens is invariably locked on all recent camera bodies. The second difference is that one (1) of the 13 lens elements in the D version of the lens is made of Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass. If the dispersion difference is so important what is the deal with the other 12 elements? Sounds like marketing to me. The third difference is that the 'D' version costs three times as much as the 'G' version.
I wish I could say that my Linksys WAP11 v 2.2 is living up to my expectations. Setup is straight-forward ... but range a little limited. I purchased an additional unit to 'extend' my network, wirelessly, but have now found out that the 'access point client' operational mode does not work as advertised. It turns out that this unit is unable to extend a network wirelessly ... while still giving wireless clients full access along the way. The solution offered by Linksys tech support was to 1. hardwire the second access point or 2. purchase two additional units and a hub and have them 'bridge' to each other and then use the original two units to give client access. This is a pretty expensive solution for what now appears to be marketing hype. Bottom line: you get what you pay for and this unit is at the low end of the price range.
For around $35, these buds are a great deal. Once you find the right size plug and insert it into your ear canal for a good seal, you get a about as good sound quality - tight bass, clean treble - as you could expect for the price. Contrary to other reviewers, I found the ear loops to be a great help. The trick for me was to insert the plugs into my ear canal with the loop over my ear and the metal stem rotated forward almost parallel to the ground. Then once the plugs are in my ear I would rotate the stems backwards until they touched my ear. Works for me and I have pretty smallish ears. You can't just hang the earbuds off your ear and expect the plug to line up with your ear canal - you have to put them on in reverse.
I bought this bag in hopes that my professional grade film would be preserved during international travel. All of my film was exposed to airport x-rays regardless of the protective shield this bag was supposed to provide. I used 200-800 speed films and that was within the range of what should have been protected. I suggest you look for someting else, as it is heartbreaking to come home from and unforgettable trip and have foggy pictures that are hardly worth showing to family or friends. This bag was a waste of money and caused me much grief.
Technology is a big matter in today's society. Faster moving technology is a plus. Computers in general have changed the world. When desktop first came out, everyone wanted them. If people could afford them, there was nothing that could stop them from getting themselves one. As time goes by, computers are only getting more and more advance. Although there are some people who still prefer the original everything, including desktop computers, most people are converting to laptop computers.Excluding that group, one of the main reasons people prefer laptops rather than desktops is because of the amount of space they save. Laptops are much more space conserving than desktop computers. Desktops consist of the keyboard, the monitor itself, the mouse, and other accessories. One the other hand, laptops could just take up space temporarily. Unlike desktops, they don't have to always be placed on desks. You could use it on your bed, on the floor, outside, or even on the kitchen table. When you are done, simply pack it up.Another reason people may prefer laptops over desktops is because they are easier to travel with. In fact, most people who have laptops have personalized carrying pouches for them. College students often carry their laptops with them from class to class. It is just that convenient to do.Laptops are definitely better than desktop computers, even the prices should tell you that. The average new laptop costs about $1000, while the average new desktop is about $700. One rule of "supply and demand" is: the higher the price the greater the demand for the product. This certainly fits this situation. Conversely, desktop computers are cheaper and also at less of a demand.If you think about it, laptops fall in the pattern that is actually universal. We tend to like newer versions of products, along with smaller, faster, more convenient versions of products. You can take cell phones for instance, they use to be huge compared to older models. Now there are cellular phones such as the Razor with the depth of a tooth pick. There are also cellular phones that are no taller than the average index-finger. With products such as those, it is no question we settle with smaller versions of the laptop.Laptops are better than desktops because we have slowly but surely been adjusting to their ways all along, without even realizing it. We are not attracted to slower, larger, harder to travel with products more than we are of the complete opposite. Think about it, it is nearly factual.
I bought this lens as an upgrade to the 18-55mm lens that came with my Canon EOS Rebel XTi camera. It is quite a nice improvement, noticeably wider lens and heavier, denoting higher quality materials throughout. I think it will be a real good "all around lens" with more zoom capability. I have only taken a couple hundred outdoor pictures and am pleased, I havne't gotten to test out the image stabilization in low light/indoors. Overall, I'm impressed so far and feel that I now need to upgrade my camera to the Canon 40D to get more out of the lens that I've upgraded to.
I just got my iSight today and guess what? I need to get the accessory kit to mount it on my flat panel display. If that requirement is in the above verbage I missed it, but the picture shows it happily on the top of the display. I'll add on to this once it's connected ( sitting under the display till UPS brings the accessory kit).
It's memory. It works and it matches what i already had. the vendor shipped it very quick. Quicker than I expected. Thanks!
The sound is impressive, the bass are wonderful: they sound even better than conventional headphones. It is like you listen your favourite music for the first time.
I cant believe the efficency of this card. After playing Americas Army in like 4 FPS now i play it at 100 's Fps(Pipeline Looks Amazing). I would reccomend buying the 9500 ati radeon but since it was discontinued some stores still have it and get it while u can :D im totally satisfied even more than satisfied the only thing is that when i ordered it from here it said ships within 24 hours and it took like 3 days for it to ship.... well the wait payed off and now i have one of the best gaming computers. I just love it.My setup: 1.80 Ghz 384 RAM AGP (8x)Order now and play the games to come perfectly!
I bought this remote for my D60 about a month ago and i have used it a few times. Its a nice product, its small, light, and easily concealed if you're taking pictures of yourself. The range on it isn't the greatest (about 15 feet), but if you have an 18-55mm lens like I do range isn't that big of deal. It fits nicely in you hand, but its easily misplaced because of its size.
This product is well built, work well, and completely satisfies my need.It does not have the light up ring, or an LED power indicator, however I haven't found those to be necessary any way.I am very happy with this product.
I was very dissappointed with the fact that i did not receive instructions for this complex system, i am still trying to figure out how to set the clock!! But to say a few other things about it; the cd and ipod plays well. As for starting up the radio, it's a joke. The antenna is just a string with nothing else to hold it up for a good reception so the radio is always fuzzy. The LCD screen i wish would turn off when you turn off the rest of the system, it is rather bright when trying to sleep. But i am glad to say that i do not have any hissing or beeping with me stereo.[...].
After canceling our satellite service, we were unsure about which antenna to purchase.I was referred to this one by a Digital TV site and it was a great purchase. For what we needed as far as signal strength, I would highly doubt there is a better antenna for the money. Well made, basic look and VERY easy to set up. I am not the most technically savvy person in the world but this was easy to assemble and hook up.Picture quality and signal strength is nearly 100% on the 6 stations we can pick up.Don't be scared off by this price; "you get what you pay for" does not apply to this product. This is a quality antenna.
I'll never buy another JVC product again. A month after I bought this it began going into "loading" mode - which is apparently what it does when first being plugged in. After searching the poorly written manual in vain for a solution, I called them and had to pack up the thing and send it in for repair. Now, it is doing the same thing again, more and more frequently and the only solution is to unplug it and then start all over again. This makes watching tapes and DVDs pretty tedious. Forget taping anything, as you never know if it will do this during taping. Too much money, too little service and pretty much a crummy product.
In the United States, there is a very rich history of producing field guides to American Domestic Architecture. So it was into this already crowded field that "The Abrams Guide to American House Styles" was published in 2004. In my opinion, if you are going to introduce a new book into an established field, you need to do something new.This Guide has two features that are unique. First, all of the photos are in color. This is the first Guide that I have seen that has done this. I really enjoyed seeing the photos of the earliest American homes. Second, unlike most field guides, this Guide continues to the current day. I thought that adding examples of McMansions was a very nice touch. Most other field guides stop somewhere around 1950.Field Guides can be divided into photo books and line drawing books. I prefer line drawing books because they help the reader concentrate on the architectural features that combine to make a style. I think photo books are less effective because they are too specific. Instead of concentrating on the stylistic details, the photos make the reader concentrate on a specific house. The other reason I do not like photo books is that photos are inherently distracting. Instead of concentrating on the architectural features, the eye is drawn to foilage, electrical poles, cars and people walking in front of the building.The Abrams' Guides does a good job of cutting out most of the distractions but where if fails miserably is in the trees around the house. A good 10-15% of the images are ruined by trees getting in the way of the photographer. Either they block the full image or their shadow obscure key details. I can accept a few trees around a house but to have so many photos ruined is unacceptable. It as though the editors did not have enough photos and they were forced to accept poor quality photos to fill out the book. If you want to see a field guide with beautiful color photographs of houses, see Robin Langley Sommer's "The American House".If your tastes run to photos, purchase "A Field Guide to American Houses" by Virginia McAlester. If you prefer line drawings like I do, check out, "The Visual Dictionary of American Architecture" or Lester Walker's "American Homes".Looking at old homes and determining their sytles is a great hobby. The Abram's Guide is a very poor introduction to this rewarding past time.
Using this product in NYC; most radio stations are already being used- including the 87.9 channel so we're constantly changing stations to find a clear one (recommend having a copilot). Also, the volume isn't very loud-- you have to crank the Player's controls and the stereos for decent listening volume; just be sure to turn it down before turning your player off!
I had some of the same neg. experience as other customers. The Best Buy guys push it, but it does not live up its promise. I, too, put a small space heater in and it blew after ca. 20 min. And then I found out that the reset button DOES NOT WORK! Now, I admit, I do not know if you should not put juice hogs in, but then they should tell you!
"BUYER BEWARE" I purchased two of these Lenmar batteries now and both times they arrived broken during shipping. It's NOT the fault of the shipping company... the problem occurred because of a cheaply made plastic casing the Lenmar Battery Company uses, the plastic casing warps when it get warm, then the casing seal cracks. Very disappointed with the quality.On a scale of 1-10 (-1)=Poor Quality Item. I returned them both.Don't even bother ordering.
I have one positive thing to say about this hood: It makes the camera look pretty cool and professional. Other than that, this thing is a piece of s**t that broke a month or two after I got it. The clip-on mechanism is poorly designed and hard to use even when it's not broken. Why don't they just make it screw-in? I'm not sure if this is the only option for this lens, I haven't looked yet. You have to use a hood so I might be forced to buy another one, but I would stay away from it if at all possible.Update 4/24/07: I bought a rubber fold-up hood on eBay, and it's infinitely better than the Canon. It screws solidly into the hood adapter, and folds up out of the way when not in use. I highly recommend getting that instead of this garbage.
A great package. My company has built nearly 100 custom PC's using various enclosures and I have to say that this one ranks number one by my customers. It is well built, automotive paint job, quiet, front filter, and a quality power supply that retails for 2/3's of the total cost of the case. The rail mounts for drives are great for quick PC building. Its one of the few enclosures that come with a manual. I have used some of Antec's products in the past and was not impressed until this model came out. One complaint I have with this case is its height. Antec could have made it 2 inches taller and deeper for larger sized motherboards or integrated a removable motherboard tray. Its cramped getting the board mounted. Second complaint involves mounting a SerialATA drive. The drives are mounted 90degrees from a &quot;normal&quot; position and the serial cable sticks out a bit to close to the side panel which bends the SATA cable more than I would like. A 1 inch increase in case width would help eliminate this stress on the cable. However, I have mounted these drives sucessfully with no data or drive problems. Excellent product. Amazon's price on this item can not be beat on the web.
This remote will easily integrate all of the functions of your A/V components. It has a convenient step-by-step wizard you run on your PC/Mac that will organize and automatically program your remote with IR commands for all of your devices. For the most part, the build-quality and form-factor are good. However, I find that the hard plastic buttons have a less satisfying tactile feel when pressing them compared to the rubber ones (personal preference) and that the uneven cross-section of the body makes it hard to press any button when the controller is lying on a table surface since the controller will rock back and forth upon each key-press (the controller is obviously designed to be used only after it is picked up). Finally, my number one missing feature of this (and all universal remotes I've seen thus far) is the lack of bluetooth capability - which means you will have to shell out for an extra device if you want to power up your PS3 from the comfort of your couch (Logitech sells such a device:Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3).
Canon inks have always performed absolutely perfect for me. Any substitutes have always failed in some respect and have been a total waste of time and money. I wish Genuine Canon ink could be a little less expensive,(I would use more). Now I have to ration use a little, but I'll still stay with Canon.
I've had this camera a few years now, just ordered a new one here on Amazon and out of curiosity looked up my old one on here.It has been a good camera, and still works. I'll second the review about the battery cover. I had the camera replaced once for it, but the second one did the same thing. The pressure of the batteries in the compartment bows out and cracks the battery door, and the cracks keep expanding with use to make it fall apart. Now I have tape holding the door together, and tin foil to complete the circuit on the batteries.Photo wise the images were good. I can't go into technical detail, but it was satisfactory for normal use. I did attempt to photograph things like the moon with no luck, it's automatic settings were unable to compensate for that it seemed, or I did not know what settings to use. Also it has no compensation for shaking or movement, a lot of photos are blurry. Taking photos indoors is annoying, with the flash on it is too bright and you have reflections, with it off there is no way you can hold it sill enough to get a clear image without a tripod.I would not recommended this camera for the battery door only. You have to use it a lot to access the SD card. (My computer has a reader built in, and I use it, so I needed to open/ close the door frequently.) If Polaroid had not skimped on quality in this area it would last much longer, and be a good, small, point and shoot camera.
I'm a fairly serious amateur photographer, and have had mostly Canon equipment for 18 years or so. This lens has very good color balance, perhaps very slightly on the cool side. The lack of distortion for a lens this wide is pretty amazing. Things in the corners tend to distort the most, but even so, distortion is surprisingly low even at the 10mm end. Sharpness is mixed... At the 10mm end, the center of the photo tends to be very sharp (sharper than any of my other lenses in fact) and is reasonably sharp to the edges, but the corners are noticeably blurry even at F-stops in the middle of the range (which is where lenses are often at their best.) This may be a trait of ultra-wides, as I've seen it in other wide angle lenses. That issue goes away as the lens is zoomed away from the widest end.Zooming and focus speed is Canon's usual impeccable quality.I extensively investigated the Sigma 10-20mm as a cheaper alternative to this one, and was turned off by two things: the noticeably warm color tint and the quality control issues that Sigma seems to be having (my local camera store stopped carrying Sigma awhile back for this reason - too many returns.)
Cute, nice novelty. I rarely use ours now as it sometimes proved more cumbersome to unwrap the wires. The fishy looks good until it is wrapped up in wires when it bent a bit and messy. It is made of stiff rubbery material.You can roll around the belly of the fishy but it takes so many loops to store the whole length of the wires. Or you can wrap it criss-crossed for longer lengths but it bends the fishy.Otherwise, it is an OK accessory.
Stay away from ATI - I installed this card and an ATI 9250PCI on an Asus A8V Deluxe mobo to drive an Apple Cinema 23" HD at 1920x1200 and a couple other displays under WinXP SP2. The Catalyst Control Center caused my system to hang all the time, and left all kinds of crap behind after the uninstall. Used Revo Uninstaller to get rid of all the leftover pieces (took over an hour). After installing just the ATI display drivers, scrolling was slow and very jumpy. Also, since the res was set to 1920x1200 on the Apple Cinema, during boot the second LCD monitor would show only a partial boot screen with "out of timing" displayed.I pulled out these WPOS's and replaced them with an eVGA 7300AGPeVGA e-GeForce 7300GT Superclocked 512MB AGP Graphics Card-512-A8-N501-LRand a 6200PCIeVGA e-GeForce 6200 256MB DDR PCI Graphics Card-256-P1-N399-LX. Easy, no problem install, great performance and nice, smooth scrolling. GET EVGA, STAY AWAY FROM ATI.
Like the other reviewer has mentioned, this might to be the ideal player without the need to go higher in price. The mids, lows, and highs, come through perfrectly, without an equalizer. 4 bass settings to chose from, and you might have just about the perfect sound for eighty bucks. Interestingly, this player powers a pair of Senns 650's headphones beautifully, with not need for an amp.
I had been searching for a Progressive Scan DVD player for a long time. Every time I came across one it tended to be quite expensive. Well, this weekend I finally got a Progressive Scan DVD player that didn't have me empty out my wallet.The RCA 6000P gives a good quality picture as well as superior sound. The menus are user friendly and the remote is as well. On the minus side, The picture did flicker for about a second while I was watching a movie. But, I hope that it was only and last time that it will happen.Overall I recommend this DVD player to anyone interested in owning a Progressive Scan DVD player. If you have a High Definition capable television you'll appreciate the difference in quality.
My children and I love these head phones. The fit and sound are great. I prefer that there was no volume control, its just one more thing that the kids can mess with and screw up the sound. I am going to buy more of them, very durable. We have had them for about 9 months, in the car, stepped on, smashed in bags, and fought over. The sound and fit is still great.
If you are looking for a decent sounding, easy to use portable radio for cheap then this is the ticket for you. I picked this up a couple of weeks ago and it looks and sounds great. I use premium headphones with it that really beefs up the sound. The ear phones that come with it are decent but I do not like ear buds. These buds are on the large size also.
I upgraded to OSX 10.5 and suddenly my brand new scanner- barely a week old was useless, and guess what. Canon knows this, and they make no driver to support the new OSX operating system. Worse than junk- if you advertise compatibility with OSX operating system then make it compatible.
I got these because some forum members recommended highly; I am really happy. Easy to drive and they are a pleasure for jazz. The speakers are well built and look great. At this price point you cannot beat them.
This radio performs very well, the alarms can be set as advertised, while the natures sounds are computer generated, they are pleasant, and the remainder of the electronics and programming work well.
Put these on my rkc and they look and sound wonderful. I have 4 6x9 inch infinity speakers and a 1000w amp , so I guess they do have help.Slacc36
This calculator is an absolute marvel, but be aware that you cannot use it on standardized tests and some teachers may not allow you to use it. The functionality is somewhat greater than a TI-89 and the screen and ergonomics are certainly improvements.This calculator will handle most analytical problems encountered through and including differential equations. About the only thing it won't do is proofs! If you are in science or mathematics or are a student taking those classes in high school or college, purchasing this calculator will save you an enormous amount of time and, if used wisely, give you better grades.The only drawback, as mentioned, is that some teachers and all standardized tests will not allow you to use it during testing. If you want to do better on tests, buy the TI-89. If you want an excellent learning tool, buy this calculator.
This printer is easy to set up, easy to use, and prints fantastic photos when using quality photo paper. Some leftover inexpensive photo paper produced so-so pics. Also easy to use to print pics/documents from memory cards inserted right into the printer w/o the need for an additional card reader. Unlike our previous HP printer, the paper has yet to jam, no error messages, a very pleasant change from the aggravation of that printer. You get what you pay for, definitely. Also, the price was significantly less than retail. Shipping was quick, too.
I got this for my husband and he says it's excellent. I'm not even sure what it is, but it works great for him. Some of the other members of his band were impressed and will order one as well.
I'm hard of hearing. Unfortunately, my wife can hear the earth move. So it's been a bit of a struggle to listen to my favorite surround sound tv without bothering the family. I'd tried a pair of RCA phones, but got constant drops and interference. Then I heard about the Sennheiser from a friend.I read all of the reviews and looked at both the RS120 and the RS110. The only difference I could see is that for forty bucks more I got rechargable batteries. That might tally up over the coming months, but I took a chance on the 110. And I'm glad I did. I'm wearing them now, listening to tv. Clear, clean reception within 10 feet of the tv and back to the bedroom which is about 50 feet or so, but there's also a brick wall and lots of air conditioning metal by the time I get back there. Again, crystal clear reception. Even in the back yard, though a trip to the dumpster out in the alley did stretch the range a tad.The head phones are very comfortable. Adjustable even for my big head. Sharp looking too.It's Thanksgiving today. I've watched Detroit and Houston, The Red Skins and the Cowboys and now I'm into the second running of the Hatfields and Mccoys, so figure I've been watching and listening to the tv since 1 o'clock today. It's 1130pm and my battery life is still long and strong (2 duracell aaa).Set up was easy but at first confusing. The instruction booklet is pretty well simply read but it didn't tell me that with no audio input from the tv to the transmitter, that the transmitter shuts off (or in this case, didn't power on). So keep that in mind when you plug it in and don't think like I did, that I'd gotten a lemon. Hook it up, turn on the sound, make the speaker adjustment within your tv menu (my sony, an older model, allowed for tv speaker OR speaker output). Works for me.I'd recommend these headphones to anyone seeking comfortable and quiet performance.
Set up only took 5 minutes, and I was bangin'! These speakers are so good for the price you can put a pair in every room. I am a big fan of Logitech, I feel that they make good quality products that are reasonably priced, and will last a long time. Hope my input helped your decision.
I live in San Francisco. My mom lives in Vienna, Austria. We have two kids. I am an early adopter. She has Wi-Fi at home. I use Flickr. If you recognize your own situation, this gadget may be for you. If you don't need Wi-Fi, don't bother with it - there must be cheaper and better ones. I would say it worked OK at best. The Wi-Fi worked erratic, sometimes it would see my network, sometimes it wouldn't. Don't tell me that I use unusual Wi-Fi settings - I don't. All my other computers work fine, and besides, I don't care. Just make the thing so it just works. Rant #2: What's up with the dead space of the screen? Why is the only picture that fill the entire screen the settings screen? Why do my pictures show much smaller? Now the praise: With a memento account, you can actually map a Flickr album feed directly on to the frame. What that means is that I can show my mom the newest family pics without her doing anything, I just post them to the Flickr album. So, 5 out of 10 for this gadget. +5 for the boldness and the possibilities, -5 for the execution.
I am very happy with my purchase. I am new in the city (actually in the country!) and with the Garmin Vehicle Navigator I am never afraid of getting lost so I am confident enough to go anywhere. Whether it is shopping, or going downtown... I can just leave home without the hassle of printing the directions. I totally recommend the navigator.
I bought this router to replace a linksys with lockup issues,I was a little worried about signal strength(it only has the one antenna), I placed the router in the back of the house, and found that it has surprisingly good signal strength, I found the setup was a little tricky, but once correctly configured, it works perfectly
Updated May 2007 to reflect new information.Pro:-Scanner, Fax, Printer "All-in-one"-Brand name-Good print quality in 6 colors-Mac/PC compatible-Ink is error proofed... can't put the wrong cartridge in the wrong spot-Fast print, photo in about 10 seconds-Slots for many different memory cards (e.g. Sony Memory Stick)-Small color display, about 2" square for printing from a memory card without a computer, nice-Fax works very well, quick and easy-Scan has good number of options that once you learn the sequence of scanning is pretty good-Photosmart software is decent... initially I did not want to install it, but I do use it once in a while-Ink seems to last a long time, longer than other printers that I've ownedCon:-Set up nightmare! Very specific set up protocol that's not intuitive (don't connect all the cables until you install the software first)-Inks smear and run in the presence of even a little moisture-Did not come with all the cables needed (no USB cable!!)-Was shipped with the wrong setup CDs... they say series 6100 but the HP rep told me that all units were shipping with mislabeled discs-HP support "chat" option initially did not work for Mac users (issue has been resolved). Unfortunately, although chat now works for Mac, the tech in India said they could not help with Mac issues and directed me to the 800 number for that-Non-intuitive steps required when switching from the default setup to print something else. For me, my default is 8.5" x 11" and I often switch to 3"x 5" photo paper in the photo tray which was tricky for me at first-2 separate and different install wizards opened at one time. Appears one wizard was a feedback set up, the other the real set up for the device. The feedback tool had to be uninstalled as it caused print software conflicts and other weird issues-Unit is pretty heavy and the serial number is underneath... guys, next time please put it on the side or under the scanner lid. Sad. I wrote the serial number on the front with a Sharpie and then stuck Scotch tape over it to keep it from smudging so that I can have easy access to it.-Modest paper tray, holds about 75 sheets (a guesstimate), photo tray maybe holds 30 sheets (also a guesstimate)-Requires additional equipment (HP BT450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter) to use wireless/Bluetooth printing... scanning and faxing cannot be done via wireless even with the additional hardware that plugs into the front. Will cost about $30 more for this.-Scanner sequence is a little odd for me and the many defaults aren't what I want, customizing has been slower than with other (unrelated) software that I've usedNeutral:-Does not jam much, but not the easiest to clear either-Does not have film negative/slide capability, buy a higher-end model if you want this capabilityBottom Line: Disappointing. Consider all other options first before picking this item. Has been a good unit, just more temperamental than I'd expect from HP. If you buy this unit, I don't recommend installing the feedback software.
After having trouble with black print quality, I replaced the print-head. It worked for only 4 months, and I'm back to poor quality printouts.
This a nifty little camera. I already have a 35mm SLR, but wanted a compact digital camera that I would be more inclined to carry and use and without the worries of film. I do carry and use this camera much more that I would with a larger film camera, so for that it is great. However, I find myself missing some of the features that I'm used to, especially manual settings and manual focus. I wish that it would focus and cycle through shots much quicker. Also, the lens is tiny, but as the whole camera is tiny, that is the nature of the product. I find this camera fairly easy to use. I was able to starting taking picture right out of the box and before looking at the manual. However, some of the menus and controls are somewhat anti-intuitive. The basic use is straight forward, but trial and error or reading the manual is needed to take full advantage of all this camera offers. The manual included reads like a manual; it is so choked full of warning and disclaimers that finding the useful information is tedious. Also included is a disk of photo software, for both Microsoft and Mac OS. However, I use Linux, so this is utterly useless to me. No mention is ever made to other OS besides those two. Despite this, I've had no problems connecting the camera to my computer with the supplied USB cable; It mounts like a FAT16 flashdrive, and I assume it could be used as one too. This camera is loaded with a number of settings and features; this somewhat make-up for the lack of control offered by other cameras. One foolish feature is when the camera is on, the lens extends itself from the body and is uncovered and exposed, and it stays this way even if the camera is in a mode that does not use the lens such as while connecting to a computer or playback. I bought this camera with traveling in mind, so hope it will be durable and it seem like it will be, but I can't yet truly comment on that. Overall, I really enjoy this little camera, and its size allows me to keep it handy. As a point-and-shoot camera, it is great. For a wider range of photography, reading the manual and learning about all the features is necessary.
The user guide is worthless the unit is great. You must figure out how to operate the darn thing by yourself. Press and hold the test button until some light or lights come on on the left of the charger telling you the state of the batteries. Once running it will tell you if it is in the charge mode completely by showing the green lightening bolt. The unit works perfectly. If however you are trying to supply power besides charging the battery you will need a grid tie inverter along side.
This is really a great buy. HD channels are very clear. Same tv at best buy is hundreds of dollars more. Very satisfied with the product.
This has five cd changers sometimes I get confused of what button to press like what radio station I want, how to change the cds, or take them out. The base on the stereo is so loud I can hear it 10 miles away. Yes it does have cassette's to play.
Stopped recharging within 6 months. Buy the original Canon battery. Waste of money
I AM not a networking expert. I read all the Amazon reviews (all of them!) and decided to go for it despite all the bad rap on the BEFW11S4 (Wirless AP/Router) -- biggest fear was that it does not work with a VPN - WRONG!Set it up in 20 minutes (with a little help from some great tech support who knew EXACTLY what to do). Installed the wireless adapter/card on a second desktop (about 250 feet away with 3 walls and two levels in between) without any tech help (infrastructure parameter for Network Type is key) and was up and running in 30 minutes. I had to play around with the VPN stuff but IT WORKS. You need to know what the SERVICE PORT RANGES are for your VPN. Call tech support and they will walk you through the VPN parameter setup. (I have 2 Win98 desktops, 1 Win2000 laptop. VPN is through one of the desktops).Man, I'm jazzed.
I bought this product back in August after seeing all the negative reviews about Sony's products. At the time the 120 had all positive reviews so I felt comfortable about buying it. I did not want to spend more than $ on any DVD because I know I'll be buying another as soon as you can record with them. I was really surprised by all the problems I've read about recently. Did Panasonic change something in their manufacturing in September? I have had no problems with any DVD's or CD's. This includes all movies from Alien to Saving Private Ryan DTS. Once in a while a movie will freeze for about 1/2 a second and then continue without problem. Usually I ask someone if they noticed it and then forget about it. But in light of all the problems I've read about I decided not to take a chance this Christmas and gave 2 Pioneer DVD players as gifts. So I am satisfied but if problems do occur in the future, I will repost a review. Hope this helps.
Despu&eacute;s de haber abandonado por varios a&ntilde;os mi vieja reflex Konica, esta c&aacute;mara me ha devuelto el gusto por la fotograf&iacute;a art&iacute;stica. Estuve evaluando la Lumix DMC-FZ8K y la TZ3, y me decid&iacute; por la FZ8K con este resultado:PRO:- Excelente zoom y apertura del lente Carl-Zeiss- Ventajas del joystick en la operaci&oacute;n manuel de la c&aacute;mara.- Buena opci&oacute;n para compra combinada con memoria sd de 4 Gb y bater&iacute;a extra.- Gran calidad en video 720x480 30fps.CONTRA:- Es necesario concoer de fotograf&iacute;a para operarla adecuadamente.- No tiene zoom optico o digital mientras se captura video- Es un poco grande para caber en un koala, ya que las lentes no se colapsa totalmente.- El accesorio para convertirla en wideangle 28 mm es muy costosoHa resultado como mejor opci&oacute;n (t&eacute;cnica y econ&oacute;micamente hablando) frente a c&aacute;maras profsionales de m&aacute;s de 600 US$.
DO NOT BUY PNY MEMORY. They do NOT stand behind their product. They will make you jump through hoops to return their defective products (25% of mine were BAD). They will not do anything to help you. They will charge you thirty dollars if you need a cross-shipped replacement. It's cheaper to just buy new memory. AVOID PNY!
Excellent product for the price. I use the cable to connect my laptop to the LCD TV. Works great, no complaints. Would recommend it.
I really like this bag. It has lots of well-organized space for all my items (including a small purse!). The bag looks good even when full - no bulges - and it doesn't fall over like some bags I've had. Very comfortable to carry by handle or strap. I don't have any problem with the weight. I don't think it needs wheels; it's very ergonomic as is!
Product handles the amount of watts that it states, however, if you are planning on using this product for audio items, bad choice, gives off audio buzz through vehicle stereo.
Card works great, price from Amazon was excellent and delivery was very prompt.
I upgraded to the Z612 from a Z740 and I am so glad I did. I wanted the Image Stabilizer and the use of the histogram feature. I am very impressed by the IS (very few blurry images). I have taken well over 500 photos in the 2 months that I have had it and the majority of them have amazing color and clarity. I love the manual control functions and the ability to control how strong the flash is. There were a couple of people that said it takes horrible indoor pictures, but I think it is the user, not the camera because I haven't had any problems with my indoor shots. I always adjust the flash compensation in the P mode before taking indoor pics with flash. I recently bought the a HD 10x macro lens for this camera and I am now able to take some pretty amazing macros. My only complaint with this camera is that there isn't a hotshoe or pc sync to allow for the use of a variety of external lighting. However, I did spend far less than I would have had I bought a camera with that option, so I am 100% happy with my purchase. I am not sure why people think Kodak is crappy considering they are one of the older camera manufacturers still around. Every Kodak I have ever had, took amazing pictures.
This zoom has a very handy range for all types of shooting. Its expecially helpful during the holidays, since lots of people are usually crammed into a small house. I have taken many rolls of pictures over the last 2-3 years with this lens and had NO problems. Zooming is smooth and focus is quick and quiet.
I ordered two of these for their low price. They work great. Awesome A/10 V/10. Flat black, not too flashy. Does the job. Would buy again, but so far no problems and probably wont need to buy again.
I've been using 128MB SD card for quite a few months now and had different devices with me all the time. Camera with SD card for pictures, Mobile phone (treo 650) with with SD Card and another flash mp3 player.Recently upgraded to this 1GB card and now I can interchange this with camera, phone and my laptop (HP NC600) also which has a build in SD reader.All in all, a great buy. I remember buying 1GB Flahs memory 1 year ago for $98. And this is just $50.When you are buying any electronics, just keep in mind different storage options they have and try to interchange as much as possible. I know it doesn't relate much to this particular card, but applied to electronics in general. Now which this card, I could use my cell phone as a camera, mp3 player, ebook reader, immediately transfer data/audio/video to other devices, just amazing.The performance with the computer has been resonable, Never had a problem in trasnferring data back and forth.Worth the money, and the technology is widely accepted too (as long as you don't use Sony :)
It's tiny and quiet and ...most of all ,the price is really NOT EXPENSIVE !!!Also , it prints well when I printphotos from my digital camera ,the quality is not bad ,still I can see dots , but ...I don't have to stare at every picture that close , right ?
This met our criteria for a good quality glass at a very reasonable price. The size is quite convient as well.
I've had this amp for about two years and it's been awesome. I didnt hav heat problems with mine or anything and it has worked good the whole time. Puts out serious sound.
very good buy! fits my Canon xsi perfectly and could fit an extra lens...Love the padded shoulder straps...makes it ver comfy to carry! I love it!
Even though this is my first camera, I spent montths trying to choose the correct one, and I think this was exactly what I was looking for. The canon G7 does not have a swivel screen but it doesn't matter to me because I have a bada experience with them. The pictures are great, and when taken in manual mode with caution I got some of the best pictures I have ever taken in my life.I basically wanted this camera to be able to use it in school and remember the last years of high school. I wanted a good camera that would not make me want to return it.The only thing that took me some time to get used to is the size. I hoped the camera would be a little smaller, but once I got used to it, it did not matter. I recommend this camera to everyone. You will get good pictures and recieve good comments from your friends.
Product works fine. Much cheaper to buy here than at the store! Cord are durable. Do wish however that they were a little longer.
I have to admit, I am quite impressed with these little speakers! I bought these to plug into a portable CD player so that I have music/Yankees baseball while working in the yard. Based upon the other reviewers' comments, I expected mediocre quality. The truth is, these pint-sized speakers far surpass my expectations! No, I certainly don't get super bass from them - but I didn't expect to. However, what I DO get is far superior to, say, the Altec Lansing IM4 Portable Audio System which I also purchased for CONSIDERABLY more money, and which basically sounds like something you would expect to get out of a Cracker Jacks box. My only gripe is that they aren't battery powered as well as AC, to make them a bit more versatile.
this thing is sweet and the bass drops really heavy when i'm playing bf2 i feel like the war is happening in my room!!!!!!!!!!!very good buy!!
Bought this for my kitchen, wanted to save some space, mounted it on the wall. Very nice, haven't had any issues with it so far, constantly getting compliments on how sleek it looks. Sometimes the remote seems a little flaky but I rarely use it. Reasonably priced, nice addition to the kitchen!
I can not complain very much since I only paid a penny for this car charger; however the product was suppose to be new. The actual car charger looked new, but did work like it was new. I am not returning an item I purchased for a penny, because one of the ports do work. The company should double check to make sure both ports are in working order before shipping. The SF Planet company was very quick about shipping my order, and I believe they do strive to maintain an honorable business; they sent me an information sheet with my product that had all of the company's info and their return policy. They also wanted to receive a positive rating from me, which proves the company really tries to ship reliable products.
I bought this charger bc my factory charger stopped working. This charger works perfectly with my laptop and it was about $60 cheaper than what the manufacturer charges for the same charger. Works great thank you so much!
I purchased the router with seven 311 access cards, for use on computers that interface with financial websites. Router would NOT allow connections--unplug the router and it works fine. Seems there is a firmware problem. Tech Support is worse than banging your head against the wall. First they send you to morans in India, where accent and common sense stretch your ability to get anything accomplished, after 45 min on the phone to re-confirm the data registration. Then stupid questions that make you sure that Netgear wants you to figure it out for yourself long before you finish the phone call. If your problem persists, then you are sent to tech support in the Phillipines, where again you wonder how these people were ever hired. If your problem still persists, you may get the phone number for tech support in the US--where they claim to either fix your problem or give a refund. That is until they hear that you bought more than one. Then another sorry excuse about they are unable to give refunds. Some phone calls to tech support have lasted over 4 hours, with NO resolution. If you are intent on throwing your money away, let me give you a post office box.....
Excellent product> I took it on a European Holiday and it held up perfectly. I took lots of movies with the movie camera of different castles and famous sites. Through boarding the bus and repeat boarding it held up wonderfully!
This item works great for what I need it for. A good space saver and portable. I own a couple of these.
I was so excited when I got this camera from Amazon. Why ? The looks alone - the flip out screen was cool, like a mini camcorder. It has MPEG4 with Stereo Sound which is, indeed, very cool. And, the video is great! But that was where the excitement ended. Now I'm not technical but I've had 3 digial cameras in the past so let me explain in simple terms why this camera sucks.Why does this camera suck ?It's bulky. Had they packed in something better than the standard 3x optical zoom I could understand that but they didn't.Pictures came out blurry in darker settings. Maybe I didn't make the right settings adjustements ? But it's the worst in standard settings of all my cameras.Flash is weak. Again with a camera this size you expect more.5.1 Megapixel camera only. Not bad, but come one, my wife's credit card sized DCS T10 does 7.2, so again, why is this camera so big if the specs are so... average...You need the base station to both charge the camera and view on the TV using the AV cables. Considering the base sticks out like a sore thumb with its bulky design its not something you can easily take with you unless you are carrying luggage or something. Bad choice.But here is what really clinched it. After having 3 cameras where the LCD screen was exposed I thought, wow, this screen is protected inside so it will never break - never mind none of my screens ever broke before. So what happened? Two months after I got the camera I dropped it from from waist level and it fell on a little rock or something because I saw a little indentation on the outside and guess what - the LCD screen was all messed up. 90% unviewable. $450 wasted. I wasn't going to put in another $200 to get this junker fixed.Bottom line? Best video I've seen, esp. for the size. Everything else about the camera sucked.
I found this list online for the compatible portable dvd players that this device's charger fits.* Initial IDM-9530* Initial IDM-1250* Initial IDM-1252* Initial IDM-850* Initial IDM-831* Panasonic DVD-LS86* Panasonic DVD-LS82* Panasonic DVD-LS80* Panasonic DVD-LS850* Panasonic DVD-LX110* Sony DVP-FX820* Sony DVP-FX810* Initial IDM-830* Initial IDM-1731* Initial IDM-9520* Audiovox D1708* Audiovox D1710* Audiovox D1718* Initial IDM-750DX* Initial PMP-770* Audiovox D1420* Audiovox D1750T* Audiovox D1805* Audiovox D1810* Audiovox D1812* Audiovox D1817* Audiovox D1915* Audiovox D1917* Audiovox D2010* Audiovox D2011* Audiovox D2016* Audiovox D2017* Audiovox D7000XP* Audiovox D8000IP* Audiovox D1500* Audiovox D1625* Apex PD-55* Audiovox D1726* Polaroid MGX-0550* Polaroid MGX-0560* Polaroid MGM-2800* Polaroid DPA-07015B* Polaroid DPA-00710S* Polaroid DPA-07041S* Polaroid DPA-07042S* Polaroid DPA-07043B* Polaroid DPA-07046P* Polaroid DPA-07046Q* Polaroid DPA-08040B* Polaroid DPA-08540K* Polaroid PDX-0073S* Polaroid PDM-0082* Polaroid PDM-0084* Polaroid PDM-0085* Polaroid DPA-10040K* RCA DRC-628* RCA DRC-630* Apex PD-700* Apex PD-705* Apex PD-840* Memorex MVDP-1076* Memorex MVDP-1078* Memorex MVDP-1083* Memorex MVDP-1085* Memorex MVDP-1102* Audiovox D1530* Apex PD-100* Apex PD-10* AIWA XD-DW1* AMW M271* AIWA XD-DW5* AMW M281* AMW M520* AMW M530* Apex PD-500* Apex PD-510* Apex PD-650* Audiovox D1510* Audiovox D1680* Coby TF-DVD7107* Audiovox D1800* Audiovox D1700* Audiovox DT102A* Audiovox DT102DOPKG* Audiovox DT85* Audiovox VBP50* Avayon DXP-10P* Axion AXN6070* Axion AXN6090* Coby DVD-7750* Coby TF-DVD560* Coby TF-DVD7005* Coby TF-DVD7380* Durabrand DUR1700* Cyberhome CD-LDV1010B* Cyberhome CH-LDV1010A* Cyberhome CH-LDV702B* Cyberhome CH-LDV700B* Cyberhome CH-LDV707B* Cyberhome CH-LDV712* Cyberhome CH-LDV712B* Digital Labs DL-840PD* Disney MCP DP501C* Durabrand DUR1500* Durabrand PVS1966* Initial DVD-5820* Dynex DX-PDVD7* Dynex DX-PDVD9* Eddie Bauer PE702* Eddie Bauer PE802* Element E1020PD* Element E700PD* Element E750-DPD* Element E850PD* Go Video GVP7811* GPX PDL805* Haier PDVD7* Initial 5820* Magnavox MPD850* Initial DVD-9510* Initial IDM-1210* Initial IDM-1810* Insignia I-PD720* Insignia NS-7DPDVD* Insignia NS-PDVD* Insignia NS-PDVD10* Insignia NS-PDVD8* Insignia NS-PDVD9* Kawasaki PVS-10921* Liquid Video ZIDM-830* Magnavox MPD700* Magnavox MPD820* Philips PET-805* Malata DVD916V* MAXX Digital Media PDV8500* Mintek MDP-1010* Mintek MDP-5510* Mustek MP100* Mustek PL-607* Mustek PL-608* Mustek PL408HM* Panasonic DVD-LS91* Philips DCP750-37* Philips DCP850/37* Philips MPD850* RCA DRC630N* Philips PET1000* Philips PET1002/05* Philips PET1030* Polaroid PDM-0743* Polaroid PDM-0824* Polaroid PDV-1002A* RCA DRC600N* RCA DRC605N* RCA DRC608N* RCA DRC612N* RCA DRC618N* RCA DRC620N* RCA DRC622N* Toshiba SD-P1900* Samsung DVD-L25* Samsung DVD-L300* Sony DVP-FX1021* Sony DVP-FX810R* Soyo GVP5850* Spectroniq PDV-70X* Toshiba MEDB02LX* Toshiba SD-KP19* Toshiba SD-P1400* Toshiba SD-P1700* Toshiba SD-P1750* Zenith DVP615* Toshiba SD-P2000* Toshiba SD-P2900* Toshiba SDP2600* AMW M270* US Logic DVD-700P* AMW M280* Audiovox D1730* Go Video GVP-5850* Memorex MM-5000* Memorex MM-7000* Memorex MM-8000* Mintek MDP-1700* Mintek MDP-1710* Mintek MDP-1720* Mintek MDP-1770* Mintek MDP-1810* Mintek MDP-5830* Mintek MDP-5860* Mintek MDP-5861* Panasonic DVD-L10* US Logic DVD-800P* Panasonic DVD-LA85* Panasonic DVD-L50* Panasonic DVD-LA95* Toshiba SD-P1500* Panasonic DVD-LS50* Panasonic DVD-LS5* Panasonic DVD-LV50* Panasonic DVD-LV55* Panasonic DVD-LV70* Panasonic DVD-LV75* Toshiba SD-P1200* Panasonic DVD-LV57* Panasonic DVD-LV60* Panasonic DVD-LX9* Panasonic DVD-PA65* Panasonic DVD-PV40* Polaroid PDV-0700* Toshiba MEDB03SX* Panasonic DVD-PV55* Polaroid PDV-0750* Sony DVP-FX700* Samsung PA-SB100* Samsung DVD-L200* Samsung DVD-L100* RCA 5400P* Polaroid PDV-0800* Polaroid PDV0823A* Audiovox D7104* Audiovox D7104PK* Audiovox D710PK* Audiovox D710* Insignia NS-P8DVD* Audiovox D9104PK* Audiovox DS9106* Coby TF-3DVD7019* Audiovox DS9106PK* Coby TF-DVD1029* Coby TF-DVD-209* Coby TF-DVD5605* Coby TF-DVD7052* Coby TF-DVD7309* Coby TF-DVD7379* Coby TF-DVD7389* Coby TF-DVD9009* Coby TF-DVD7752* Envizen ED8860A* Panasonic DVD-LS83* RCA DRC6309* Panasonic DVD-LS84* Panasonic DVD-LS92* Panasonic DVD-LS855* Philips DCP851* Philips PD700/37* Philips PD9000* Philips PD7016/37* Philips PD703/37* Philips PD9016/37* Philips PET741* Philips PET729* RCA BRC3078* Philips PET749* RCA BRC3073* RCA BRC3087* RCA BRC3108* RCA BRC3109* RCA DRC6272* RCA DRC6317E* Sony FX950* RCA DRC6338* RCA DRC6318E* RCA DRC6331B* RCA DRC6377* RCA DRC6368* RCA DRC69705* RCA DRC99310K* RCA DRC97983* RCA DRC99310U* RCA DRC99317E* RCA DRC99370* RCA DRC99382* RCA DRC99380U* RCA DRC99390* Sony BDP-SX1000* Sony DVP-FX970* Sony DVP-FX750* Sony FX-94* Sylvania SDVD1030* Sylvania SDVD1023* Toshiba SDP63SWA* Sylvania LSDVD8727* Sylvania SDVD7011* Sylvania SDVD7014* Sylvania SDVD7015* Sylvania SDVD7024* Sylvania SDVD7045* Sylvania SDVD7027* Sylvania SDVD8732* Sylvania SDVD7061* Sylvania SDVD8727* Sylvania SDVD7047* Sylvania SDVD8730* Sylvania SDVD9001* Sylvania SDVD9004* Sylvania SDVD9020* Sylvania SDVD9000* Toshiba SDP1707* Toshiba SDP75S* Toshiba SDP95S* Toshiba SDP94SKA* Toshiba SDP92* Toshiba SDP94S
the canon powershot a75 3.2mo digital camera with 3x optical zoom is not working the rigth way it will not stay on more than 30 seconds can't take pictures i am not happy with this camera at all no matter with batter's i put in the camera it will do the same thing so i am dealing with a camera that is not working the rigth way.
I found the product OKAY, It's a little on the cheap side; I did however purchase a different unit for daily use and saved this one for another day. The tuner on it; didnt have the sensitivity to pickup hard to reach TV stations. But all in all; you get what you pay for. Also Amazon doesnt actually sell this; It's through thier partner. J&R Music World, which is who shipped it to me.
Decent cable for short term use, fit on the jack properly but not to secure. I used these cables to connect my XBOX 360 and Samsung TV to my Onkyo Receiver. Works just as well as the expensive cable, no sound quality difference nor any sound dropouts.The only con is that the shipping cost of this cable is much higher than its price :) but then again it's still cheaper than buying this off retail store.
There is no other way to put it. All Visioneers are garbage. Purchased my 2nd one (after first one died for no reason after a year) and have experienced many problems. Lately it won't let me scan anything because of an error saying to "unlock your scanner". There is no Freakin lock on the darn thing!!! After contacting the company many many times (btw - there customer service sucks! - No telephone number, unless u pay $2 per minute, just a computer-generated machine that unsuccessfully helps you called SARA). I finally put a claim in through the Better Busines Beaureau, there response was that they couldn't send me a new scanner cause it was after 1 year of my purchase, but they would be so kind enough as to let me purchase a new one and give me 25% off of their price (which was probably an elevated price). I told them to kiss off! Anyway - please don't buy this product or any Visioneer product - they Suck!
Ordered it based off the great price and reviews. Item was shipped quickly but it should be noted that you can not ship this item to a post office box.
Ordered Cables To Go 27145 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Blue (25 Feet) directly from Amazon, not a third-party reseller after reading the reviews about receiving a cheap generic from other sellers. Still, the cable I received was not as pictured. Instead of the vinyl flap over the plastic tab there is a regular round boot over the locking tab just like on regular non-snagless cables. Found it very hard to unplug the cable because of that.The cable is soft and handles Gigabit Ethernet fine.The label on the package did say Cables To Go. Don't know whether their quality went down or there is a mix-up at Amazon. Decided to keep the cable but won't order it again.
excelente oportunidad y buena atencion, sin problemas para la compra y por el precio y la cercan&iacute;a al buz&oacute;n de envio
After having experienced countless occassions of lacking some (both keyboard and mouse) cordlength while working, I decided to shop around for a cordless set. My eventual decision was for this set; mostly because in the past I've used Logitech hardware before and was very pleased with it. Another reason for picking this one was just because it looked cool.While being one of the more expensive sets on the market, I still am very pleased with the performance of the set as a whole. It does exactly what I expect, and offers great freedom of movement from both the keyboard and the mouse. While not testing the exact range in which the performance will be optimal, it allows me with more than enough flexibility to work (I'm a programmer, by the way).Two minor annoyances I experienced so far: Batterypower for the mouse runs off rather fast. All left to do is either put the mouse on its docking bay, or replace the batteries. The second annoyance is a little weirder. Whenever scrolling down during surfing the web, the browser for some reason registers this as if the 'Back'-button was pressed. Updating the drivers has had no impact on this (yet).To summarise, apart from 2 minor annoyances, this is definitely a very nice set.
I haven't written a review before, but in case there were others like me who were thinking about buying their first HDTV, don't be fooled by the low price. This is a great TV! The colors are magnificent, bright and bold, but best of all, true, and true throughout the screen. The contrast amazes me. The blacks are really black while somehow delivering really bold, bright colors. In automatic mode, the TV always subtly changes the picture size for watching standard broadcast or HD programs. You never have to adjust anything yourself. Pictures also look great using my regular DVD player, but my best movie experience is always watching HBOHD. The sound is great too, but I've connected my home theater sound system, and now TV watching is a breath-taking experience! Watching sports is the best experience. The wide format allows you to see more of the game, and the sharp detail allows you to see things you missed before. Hockey has always been hard to enjoy on regular TV, so if you love hockey, you have to get HD. Finally you can follow the puck, and the cameras don't have to move so much because of the wide screen. You will love watching sports on this TV! I used to do other things while watching TV, but now it commands my attention. This is a great set for watching within 10 feet, so if you have a cozy area for gathering around the set, or say in the bedroom, it's more than enough size. It only weighs about 40 lbs, so it's really light, easy for one person to get a grip on it and move it around. If you're worried about such a low price for an HDTV, don't, not with this set. It's highly rated by the editors at [...], and highly rated by me, too! I'm really loving this TV!
I love this printer... Ink is pricey but at least you don't have to replace them all at once. I like that there are individual cartridges so you only replace what's out.Great quality photo printing and prints directly on cd/dvd as well!
I give this TV a 5 because of it's amazing features besides quality in picture(either using regular coaxial Dish signal or using a low end HDMI Zenith upconversion DVD at 1080i)and sound. I have tested and compared it with 3 other 32"" including the Sharp Aquos 32, and this tv performs better. Lets add in the feature that auto selects inputs and the fact that without setting up codes to my remotes it automatically worked with my Zenith DVD remote and my DISH universal remote.The TV signal looks outstanding. For a $699.00 price on sale at BestBuy it's a great deal.Picture Settings:brightness=23contrast=40Saturation=37HUE=25Sharpness=6Backlight=50Color Temp - select User and change settings to:Red=22Green=13Blue=27
Great Notebook for a bargain price.Bigger processor means more heat and more fan. Very quiet fan compared to other models. Much faster than an P3 I've used.Get this computer, download every update from HP.com and enjoy it.Also a great computer to swap out the stock memory, put in 1024 MB of RAM and it flies.Best computer I've ever owned.
son muy buenos una chingoneria de audifonos en la clase koss los recomiendo compitiendo con las grandes marcas como bose y otras mas y ha un buen precio
The item was shipped in a timely manner and met all my expectations. I would do business with this seller again without hesitation.
I dont know how much this will matter, since this TV was released years ago, but I bought mine the day after Thanksgiving in 2006. I have loved it ever since, and have never had any problems. A family friend is looking to upgrade from a CRT to an LCD, and in helping them look online and in stores (they only want a 32" and would prefer staying under $600)I am seeing todays "new" TVs coming out with worse secs than this television! I just bought the Samsung LN52A650 this past weekend, so I will most likey part ways with this terrific set since I am no longer using it, and it will give them a TV for less than current market ones with better performance than they can find in their price range.
...and that's precisely the problem: it doesn't work very well. From reading other reviews, I see I'm not alone. When it does work, the picture and sound are great. It worked fine for about 2 or 3 years after I bought it, then it started freezing up every so often. It got more and more frequent and is now bad enough that watching a DVD from start to finish is practically impossible. Sometimes it freezes completely so that it won't respond to the remote or buttons on the front panel. It's been like this for quite a while. It has trouble reading some discs that work fine in other players. I recently cleaned the lens very carefully, but it made no difference. I expected more than 2 or 3 years worth of trouble-free use, and I really didn't use it often. I highly doubt that this unit is in production anymore, but if you come across one, whether it be new in the box or used, don't pay too much for it.
Look, I'm not the kind of person to complain. However, when the job isn't getting done, I get angry. For just over one year, this Cd-player was the love of my life. Just after the warrentee(sp?) expired, the cd-player died. It refuses to play any cd, audio or mp3. It will hardly boot. It's a major problem. I never dropped it.
This is a sweet little DVD player. I would love it even were it not for its special capabilities. It has a nice, lightweight remote with well-designed functionality (not the most superior layout, but better than most), a setup menu I found easy to use; and it feels well-built and looks very nice (the latter two being bonuses I did not expect). The player lets you select not only PCM or AC-3, but also provides an equalizer with some degree of customization.The picture quality is beautiful, and the player seamlessly does everything I have demanded. Be advised that US consumers need to concern themselves with two issues. First, the all-important region. Some DVDs are made without a designated region; these are called "Region 0" and their "region" is allowed in any player. Some DVDs are made with different regions in mind (US is Region 1); and there have been two different methods used by the studios to implement this. One method allows a DVD player to query the disc for the proper region and can allow play; the other method deliberately foils this. For discs encoded with the second method, a player must first be told it is Region X (where X is the proper region). This is not the fault of the player, but the studios (who, frustratingly, often don't ever release highly-sought-after titles in other countries but STILL disable the discs there).The second issue with which we in the US must be familiar, is that there are other "standards" than ours here. We use the "NTSC" standard to encode our DVDs and videos. The UK, for example, uses the "PAL" standard. If I wanted to watch, say, a DVD of "Solo" from the UK, I would need to ensure I had a player which could play Region 2 DVDs AND which could convert the signal from PAL to NTSC. Many of the more well-known-brand players I found require you to get a PAL TV. This little Yamakawa does not. All you have to do is politely request that he always play NTSC, rather than leave the player on the default "AUTO" setting (NOTE: If you see a black and white wavy picture without sound, you are probably accidentally playing PAL). In summary, this player has been a joy to me and has worked flawlessly; and I hope it can provide others with the kind of happiness it has given me.EDIT 04/11/09: My Yammy's Video out and SVideo out stopped working a little while ago, but I *still* use it because it is still the best multi-region player I have found! (I use the component out and the VGA out instead)EDIT 08/27/10: I am still joyfully using my original Yamakawa with its component outputs; and my best friend is still using my other Yamakawa (which has had no problems) that I had gotten a few weeks after the first as a backup.EDIT 05/14/12: I am still using my original Yamakawa on component outputs and VGA outputs depending on what I am doing at the time, and my best friend is still using my other Yamakawa without problems.
its a piece of plastic...it blocks excess light like it should, but be warned if you use the on camera flash you will get shadows at lower focal lengths. At 17mm on a 60D the shadows from the pop up flash take out the corners of the photo completely.Shooting outdoors this hood is amazing in my opinion. between my filter and this hood my pictures are looking better than ever.If you have the lens, buy this hood.
Bought these for extra inserts for the binders. They are so great. We had a HUGE bookcase full of DVD's and they all fit into 3 binders, with room.
The Handspring Visor Deluxe is a great product - I'm very happy with it. However, the Visor Deluxe comes standard with a USB cradle only. If you're a Win 95 or NT user, then you'll need to purchase the serial cradle. Be careful to order this early, else your batteries will run out and all data will be lost.
When I first bought this, I was very disappointed in the playback quality. This is not the fault of the recorder but simply the speaker size. When listening back with headphones, or when the file is transferred to a PC, the quality is fine. I fly a plane and need to get weather briefings from flight service stations. These guys can rattle off stuff pretty quickly, so rather than trust my memory to write it all down, or make them repeat everything, I simply turn on the recorder, put the telephone on speaker, and capture the entire conversation. After the call, I can then play it back and catch anything that I may have missed in real-time. I also use it when at industry trade shows, when walking the exhibit floor. If I see something that I want to discuss with someone at the office, I make a quick note in the recorder and then move on to the next booth. I then transcribe these notes to an email when I get back to the hotel room. You can adjust the playback speed: Slow, so you can write stuff down or type on a PC while it is playing back, or fast, so you can quickly go over something that is not as important. (This makes it sound like you are drowsy or just had too much coffee but it serves the purpose.) I'm just now starting to use the index marks. I wish I had this when I was in college. My only complaint is that the buttons down the side for play, stop, record are not the easiest to navigate by touch alone. It would have been better if they would have used different sizes or shapes so you could feel exactly where you were without needing to look. And they are a little small so I find that I have to push them with my fingernail so as not to hit two at once. Minor complaints though.
It came on time and it works great for the price because tor this in the store your gonna pay around 20 this is a good item to save money
I was very disappointed with the Philips High Performance Amplified Indoor Uhf/Vhf/Fm/HDTV Antenna, then hesitant to purchase the Eagle Apsen DTV2Buhf due to it's size, but this bad boy works wonderfully and is not so large that it is obtrusive in the open in my living room. It looks great, and it works very well. I was getting only 5 channels. I'm now getting 9! If you're looking for a DTV antenna, this is the one to get.Don't be alarmed that this antenna is UHF only. Most DTV stations are not VHF. What is said to be channel 9, might be labeled that but sent out on channel 34. The old number is preserved, but the actual frequency is UHF. For complete info on your local stations visit http://www.juggling.org/bin/un.cgi/map-find to get your latitude and longitude, then enter them at http://www.2150.com/broadcast/default.asp to find out what stations are broadcasting, what frequency they're using, and where their towers are located. Chances are that the Eagle Apsen DTV2Buhf is right for you.
We purchased this camera for Christmas and it instantly took over as the camera of choice for group family photos. We love it. You can't use the camera right out of the box, though, as it does not come with a CF card (compact flash card). A CF card is required for image storage and they aren't very available on Christmas day. Add about $[...] to the total price for a 1GB CF card.The camera does it all -- fully automatic, fully manual, bracketing, macro, etc, etc, etc. The packaged software does some really interesting things with RAW images. If you use the RAW image medium, you can alter the image per different camera settings after you download them to your computer. It is a great way to see exactly what all those settings mean.It does not do movies, but this is a still camera -- and it does stills very well.
This is my fourth GPS and third Garmin. In bright sunlight the 360 is not as bright as my Garmin C330 but has many more, easy to use features and is very portable. I chose this unit for occasional use on foot in the city and it works but not as well as in a vehicle. I purchased my first Garmin GPS for my boat nearly 10 years ago and it still works fine. I highly recommend the Garmin brand. Garmin GPS units seem to find satellites much quicker than others brands and also give "recalculating" messages quicker.
I am very pleased with this camera! You will be shocked at how good the pictures really are. I would highly reccomend them to anyone who wants a good starter camera. all you really need is a good printer (I have an Epson 880) and more memory, and you're all set.
As most persons have highlighted about this product, it does have its pros and cons, however you really get what you pay for. I thought this was a steal with the 30 rebate, however poor print quality as well as problems with the cartridge made it problematic to deal with. I finally just lay it to rest and got a efax number. This was a excellent choice for me, as I didnt have to deal with the hassles on getting a dedicated line or buying paper or toner. I just called them on the toll free number 866-944-0768. They gave me a 30 day trial to check out the service and all my faxes are converted to pdf and sent directly to my email address.My overall take if you want to try it then you can but save yoursel some headache and just go with an efax. Its easy just call them and in minutes you are setup.866-944-0768
I purchased this kit for my sons, (8 &amp; 11) for an Easter gift. The third time they used it, the tiny plastic latch that closes the player chipped. It could not be closed properly. The instruction booklet said to send it to the manufacturer, don't take it back to the store. So I did. I shipped it back via UPS from my husband's store. I mailed the entire kit back. Six weeks later when a replacement didn't arrive, I inquired to Mintek customer service. Long story short, they ignored the paperwork I included with the broken player and used the return address on the box to ship the replacement to (my husband's store) it had been sitting there for weeks. Even though I sent to them a DVD player, thin tiny silver remote, car bag/case and 2 headsets I got in replacement: a DVD player with a big clunky plastic remote that was obviously used. No bag, no headsets.I emailed C.S. again and while I was told I would get another bag and headsets, I was informed that the replacement was sent to our store because it was &quot;per my husband's instructions.&quot; This was an outright lie, as my clueless husband didn't even know I shipped it back! I had reservations buying this set because I had never heard of Mintek. Now I know why. If I could do it all over again I'd stick with a quality name brand and not just shop price.
Coming from a prior point & Shoot camera owner to a nikon D80 was a big step for me. I choose the D80 over the D40 because of the on camera photo editor that allows me to edit photos prior to uploading to web for local photo printing. The nikon d80 is several steps above entry level DSLR that gives me the ability to take shots that I just could not get from my point & Shoot camera and guess what it accomplished that and more with photos that are extremely detailed and color rich. In addition to the Nikon D80 body I choose the Nikon 18-200mm vr lens, Nikon SB800 flash (A must) and a 60mm micro lens. In the future I will be purchasing a nikon 10-24mm wide angle lens.
I have this antenna clamped to a Radio Shack desktop mic stand with a gooseneck attachment which is great for finding the signal sweet spot. Picked up all my channels just by putting it on top of the TV.
This is a horrible product. The cleaning brush isn't good at all and is very coarse. The cleaning tip is even worse. It doesn't clean properly and leaves dust behind. The cleaning tip does not replenish when twisting the cap. This is a very bad product. Save your money and get a regular camera cleaning lens and spray!!
I was looking for a new remote for my TV, as my old one was not working anymore. I saw this and decided to give it a shot. I have not been disappointed yet. It has all the same feature but more! It is a real nice Universal remote that is not too expensive.
I bought these not knowing what to expect. I've never owned Audio-Technica equipment before. Having Grado headphones and audiophile speakers (av123), I consider myself a bit of a junior snob when it comes to sound reproduction. Grados not being a very portable type of headphone, I've used a pair of Koss KSC-75, which were doing a very nice job for their size. Well, those busted a little while ago and so I decided to roam around for a different set. At that point found these. Reading several reviews I expected to find that they worked about as good as the Koss's for five times the price.I eventually decided as long as they weren't worse than the Koss's, they would do the job with with an upgrade in style. I mean come on, wood enclosures? That's just awesome! And considering Amazon was selling them for less than half their retail price, it also felt like a darn good deal.Well, now I have them and I'm thoroughly impressed. If that's all you needed to hear you can stop reading and buy these. Unless you're a mega-audiophile snob, you won't be disappointed.Ok, so now let's take the review step by step:Fit - If you've ever used clip-on head phones, you'll usually note a couple of issues. First, the shape of the clip can affect the wear comfort allot. Rigid clips end up digging into the ear making it impossible to wear for a long time. Second, it's often the case that to make them comfortable you have to wear them a bit loose so that they don't press on your ears too much. Unfortunately, this makes them unstable and unfit for moving around even a little. Fit them too tight and they are a hassle to get on and off. Third, if you wear glasses like me, you soon find that clip-ons take up a bit of room on your ear, making it impossible to wear bent stem frames. I was fortunate that I wear straight stem frames, so I only had to move the stem up and rest it on the clip-ons. Most of the time this worked fine, but it does skew your vision.Well, the ATH-EW9 solve all o these issues. The clips are made of soft flexible rubber suspended by a wire. You never feel the wire and the rubber just forms around your ear. The pad in front of the speaker is a soft cloth covered memory-type foam. Next, the clip is on a spring load so they open and close clam-like, giving easy on and off action. Lastly my glasses and the clips fit well together on my ear, barely know they are near each other. The weight is a feather. When put these on, having used the Koss's, I felt like I didn't even have them on.Sound - In a word: "clear". In two: "clear" and "powerful". Unless you're a bass-head you'll find the max power output of these 28mm drivers seriously louder than is comfortable. The bass is clean and tonal and is capable of pounding a little bit, though not head rattling. They are also not completely closed, having side vents porting the back of the diaphram. This seems to help make the sound crisp without being tinny and effects a wider sound stage.All in all I'm really glad I got them. They are very stylish and sound as good as I'd expect from such lightweight headphones.UPDATE (7/1/2011):I've now had and used the ATH-EW9's almost daily for three years. I still love them! No matter how many portable headphones I try, nothing holds up in this price range. They've gotten even better with age. The one issue I had was that the ear supports began to get stretched out from hours of continuous use. Not a big issue. But when (last May) I busted the connection to the left speaker I decided to have them serviced (I'm pretty rough on these because; I forget I'm wearing them and hook the wire on something, which yanks them off my ears). I shipped them to an Audio-Technica repair shop. $46 and a week later I got my babies back with new cables and ear supports. Awesome, I'll never give these up!
Made with ultra-cheap plastic. The hinges break really easily making the cases useless. I would recommend spending more money on a higher quality product.The ones that don't break seem to do the job okay, thus 2 stars.
Got gigs of mp3s on your computer? Don't want to lug your paperweight to the beach or party? Portable 32/64 Meg mp3 players too expensive (and tiny)? Get this portable MP3/CD player. You can fit 150+ mp3s onto a CD-R or CDRW, that's about 12 hours of audio.PROS:*Large LCD screen displays Artist - Songtitle info and heirarchy of folders, no need for guessing.*No complicated software to install.*Easy to use with spaced-apart buttons unlike those teenie mp3 portable players.*Plays CDRW media flawlessly especially overburned discs.*Choice of battery power or DC adapter power*Jaw dropping 2-minute anti-skip protection is great for joggers (or racers =))CONS:*Batteries/adapter not included*car-adapter not included*need a CD burner, but hey you probably got one already!*bit pricey for a mp3/cd playerLook at the bright side, some of those 32 meg mp3 portable players cost more than this unit, they only fit approximately 8 songs.Try to avoid those cheap...mp3/cd players... you get what you pay for.-Thank you for reading-...
The order was completed on a very timely manner during the height of the holday season. I received my product in record time!! Great service.
I am very happy with the leather case. I had heard that the metal case was bad so I bought this case and I love it. User friendly and looks great.
We just moved to a new city and my wife was out and about the first day. The display is great, turn by turn spoken directions are awesome and it is really quick. The connection to the satellites is really fast and we have yet to lose it anywhere.If you are moving to a new city, it is a great co-pilot. I highly recommend it.
The Garmin 010-10065-00 Cigarette Lighter Adapter does not fit the Street Pilot c340 and I had to return it. Amazon website needs to be changed to the correct adapter for the Street Pilot c340
I tried an Inkjet, because so many reviewers on Amazon recommend Inkjet over Color Laser for photos. I must disagree with them - because I use this Color Laser to print photos on brochures and flyers, and the print quality is vastly superior to the HP Inkjet that I bought initially (and returned). The print quality looks like professional printing from Kinko's. I also own a monochrome (B/W) laser printer for printing documents - it's faster. But for photos on brochure paper and glossy paper, this Color Laser is great. I've owned this machine for about a year and a half. I don't use it very much, granted, but it's only now just running out of the black toner. As reviewers noted, the replacement cartridges are very expensive. I'm going to try the ink refills from Laser Tek Services (also sold on Amazon). I chose this machine based on the price ($250 on sale at Amazon), and if the ink refills work, I'll have saved a ton of money and gotten a high-quality product that is vastly superior to Inkjet (from my experience).
After a few months of having the TV we noticed dark gray spots when it was a dark part. Luckily it was still under warrenty and Zenith came out and fixed it right away. Then just recently we got a blue spot in the bottom corner that grew across the bottom. We're still able to watch tv (for now) but not for long it sounds like. We got online and looked up the issue only to find out this is almost a guarenteed problem with this model of Zenith and cost more to fix than buying a new TV. We seem to be lucky having it last ALMOST 4 years, some people's didn't even last 2.
This memory card is awesome! Great price too, although I paid a bit more when I bought mine. The Amazon.com price sure has dropped in the last 4 months! I used it in my Finepix digital camera on a recent cruise to Alaska. It held 2 hours and 23 minutes of video and 278 hi-res photos and still had room to spare. Being class 6, it saves VERY quickly. I highly recommend! I'll be buying another for our Hawaii cruise this fall, just as a spare.
I have had the Sony DVP-NS90V for a month and half and I find it to be everything I needed. I purchased a 52" HD LCD TV and this product was purchased to give me the quality picture from DVD's that my TV gives me. I feel I have made a great choice. Well worth the price. If you don't have HD yet, you are missing a great experience.
This is a hard drive that will fit in your pocket. I think Iomega has a winner here.
While it makes more sense today to build a new computer using 64-bit motherboards, if you need a replacement Socket A board the AN7 is one of the best. However, it's no longer manufactured so it's hit or miss finding one today. I recently bought one like new through an Amazon reseller and found it is an impressive motherboard.Paired with an XP mobile CPU I already had this board overclocks with ease to 2.4GHz and higher. Its nForce2 chipset is very flexible allowing almost any manual adjustment you need to overclock a CPU. I use it as a home theater PC but now use it for much more because it's so fast. I sure don't see any need to replace it for quite some time. An excellent purchase!The features described above are all most people will need.
I purchased this item so my son could dowmload music. We purchased a $14.95 suscription from Napster so he could download unlimited songs into it only to find out that it is not compatible with them so in addition to the monthly fee they also want you to pay .99 per song. In order to download music without the fee it would have had to be the Zen Nano Plus. I was under the impression that the regular Nano was also compatible. So be careful what you purchase and make sure you get what your looking for. Other that that it seems to be a good player with good quality sound and easy to use menu. A word of advise to parents thinking about joining Napster, don't do it. Once you give them your credit card info you cant take it back and you can't call them either.
Now you can use your Nike+ transmitter with all your shoes = not just the Nike+ ones.Yes, this does work. The transmitter doesn't need to be under your foot. Take the transmitter from your shoe and test it out: Squeeze the transmitter with your fingers routinely = little difference on your iPod Nike+ Nano. Now take the sensor in your hand and move it back and forth = Your Nike+ iPod Nano picks up the signal.Do I have the Marware transmitter holder? No, I cut the finger off a $1 pair of ruberized cotton gloves and stuck my transmitter in that. Pinned the transmitter (in sock) to my shoe and tied it in with the laces. There was nothing nothing else available locally.
This is a great DVD rack. I had a cheap single DVD tower for the longest time and had to start piling DVDs next to it due to my growing collection. This rack is able to hold my 160+ DVDs and still has more room. If I go over the capacity on this one, I will definitely buy another. It's sturdy even on my carpet. I've had no complaints so far.
Great printer with great print quality fast and quiet. I have it networked in my home and it makes it easy to use for all the computers we have going. I did have some trouble hooking it up into the wireless so it would be totally wireless, but I think that is me and not the printer or software. I would recommend this printer with the highest regard and it does work well on PC running XP and Mac OS X. I use both in my home and for work.
I have purchased this camera in May before my trip to Mexico. I was skeptical about buying a Samsung camera, however it was the only one I have found that could record VGA quality video with sound with the ability to use the optical zoom. Compared to my previous camera, Nikon L2, this one rocks. During the day its picture quality is comparable to other cameras in the market, where this one shines is at night. Considering that the flash light is extremely small, it has quite a big punch. This camera easily lit up a medium sized room. Back to the video feature. I can easily record over an over worth of video on a 1GB SD card in 640x480 resolution at 30fps. Samsung's decision to use an Xvid codec was the reason for this unique ability to record so much video in so little space. This camera is good, but it is not perfect. It comes with Digital Image Stabilization, however using this feature is not recommended. It delays the shot to shot to roughly 5-6 seconds. Way to long for today's standard. I would suggest upping the ISO sensitivity manually and using a fill flash setting to get similar results. Next issue that I have found was that the camera creates excessive red eye problems that are hard to fix from within the camera. Some of the pictures that I took of my wife came out looking like she was possessed by something :) Another problem that I found was that during video recording with the anti-shake feature on, the side to side movement of the camera become very jagged. Considering that you can pick this camera up for less than $200, its small size and solid aluminum body, the extra features like MP3 and video playback with the build in stereo speakers. Its one hell of a deal. I highly recommend this camera.
I bought this to go along with an iPod Nano to provide some music in an approximately 400 square foot room. I read a lot of reviews and comparisons, and chose the Amplifi.The quality begins with the well made, protective box it comes in. The Amplifi itself has the look and solid feel of quality. It is finished nicely.It is the simplest of units and has no music modifying capabilities or video. There is only one knob on the front of the unit which is for turning it on and off and adjusting the volume. The knob is surrounded by a blue light which looks really nice in the dark and lets you know when the remote signal has been received.Now to the sound. At first, I noticed the forceful bass it produced. Then I noticed the clarity of the mid and upper range music. The bottom line is that this box reproduces music very well. I have listened to everything from Jazz to Rock and Roll and haven't found any serious deficiencies. Please do not expect the same sound reproduction as large, floorstanding speakers and subwoofers, but for what it is, a small box with 3 speakers, the sound reproduction exceeds expectations and fills the room. As one reviewer previously noted, the volume cannot be turned down to a very low level, so this may be inappropriate for a small office setting.Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase and listen to it almost daily. I do think that it is underpriced when compared to Bose and Altec Lancing models, so buy one before Griffin realizes their mistake and raises the price.
The one i got has 2 round coils at each end, harder to pull in a wall. I get picture from my blu-ray player every third time i turn it on. Brand new tv and blu-ray. I new the price was too good.
This works as promised. I also purchased an "Apple iPhone Soft Polycarbonate Slim fit Case" and it does fit inside as well. I'm always dropping my phone, so I love being able to keep the polycarbonate case on it, even when it's in the leather case. (If I had to swap them all the time I wouldn't use the polycarbonate.)
It was the next logical step in the evolution of the iPod: a color screen. While this was an expected step, most rumor sites were predicting the latest incarnation of Apple's market leading music player to bridge into video, which was saved for the full-blown fifth gen iPod. Instead, Apple opted for a simple addition to take advantage of the color screen and its capabilities. You can also display images on an external monitor should you decide you want to go that route...Out of the box, you get the iPod, the docking station, 1394 (FireWire) and USB 2.0 cables, A/V adapter cable, ear buds, carrying sack, and a case with belt clip and power adapter. We would have liked slightly longer connection cables, since the 3.5 ft. cables are stretched to their limits if your tower is placed under a desk. Also, the power adapter has to be used with the FireWire cable. We would have liked both USB and FireWire ports for charging on the road (not all laptops have FireWire ports). The carrying sack is largely useless. The material feels low quality, and the functionality is the same as the case with belt clip. While it may provide slightly better scratch protection, we recommend that users buy a third party case.One of the unique features, and a major selling point for the iPod photo, is the availability of a 60GB version. Even if you don't want to take advantage of the photo capabilities, there are simply no other players as small as the iPod photo and with this amount of storage capacity. I was able to fill the full 60GB in close to 4 hours using the FireWire connection; not bad at all. Battery life is advertised at 15 hours however we were able to get close to 10 with the volume cranked up 3/4 of the way.The photo functionality adds a new level of flexibility. Users can display slideshows to music, browse thumbnails and with the purchase of a third party add on, plug their camera's flash memory in to the iPod photo to offload pictures. In addition, color album art images appear in the Now Playing screen. We can see some die hard shutterbugs really taking advantage of the photo storage features, but curiously missing is support for the RAW picture format. While this won't be a concern to most people, we expect to see it in a future update with Apple's recent inclusion of the format in their iPhoto software. Photo synchronization is handled by Adobe Photoshop Album. Rather than add a slew of ports to the industrial design marvel, video output is handled by a single adapter cord, consisting of composite video out and stereo RCA leads. The dock also sports a s-video output and a stereo headphone jack.Music playback quality is great. Most of our test MP3s were encoded at 320Kbps and sounded far superior to similar iRiver products. One sound quality gripe I had was the lack of deeper bass. Some sites have posted ways around this problem, but they require transcoding the MP3s and lowering the volume by 30-40%. I used the stock ear buds, and found them on par with other bundled ear buds, which is to average. Audiophiles will want to use their own set of head phones. I tested the sound quality with the Shure E2Cs, Sennheiser HD580s and Bose QuietComfort headphones. The iPod had no problem driving any of them, although the QuietComfort had to be switched to the Hi volume mode. There have been complaints in the past about a humming while the drive is accessed. I held the unit while it fetched data, and could hear no artifacts. I would like to see a user configurable equalizer, although there are plenty of EQ settings to choose from.The user interface followed the tried and true iPod interface that hasn't changed significantly since the first generation. I would still like the display to show more information about the music files playing, such as bit rate, graphical EQ, and perhaps next song title optional for tech-heads, myself included. Also, quicker access to the shuffle feature and EQ settings would be a plus, as well as an option to keep the backlight on when docked.I had two issues with the iPod photo. The first was the increase in width. The iPod Photo is slightly thicker than the 40GB 4G iPod, which is slightly thicker than the 20GB iPod, rendering most third party cases and add on docks useless. My second problem was with the iTunes software. While I loved the easy browsing, filtering, and playlist creation, there were several technical issues. My iPod would never stop displaying the "Do Not Disconnect" screen when iPod photo was plugged in or if the computer was restarted. For some reason, opening and closing iTunes fixed this. Just a minor point, though.Overall, the iPod photo is an all around great performer. The sound quality is first rate, the battery performance is excellent, and the storage capacity mammoth. While the ability to make slideshows won't appeal to every one, the color screen and higher capacity model will draw many people to this miniscule music marvel. Windows users should prepare to encounter some minor software issues, but most are well documented. iTunes is a breeze to use and offers great music organization features as well as the easiest playlist creation you can ask for.
I've had my palm M505 for nearly a year now. A few things to keep in mind if you decide to buy one. Video playback from an SD card is slow. It's even slower if you use an MMC card. Second, if you have a few dozen photos on a 16MB SD card and you access the pictures you'll need to wait 15 seconds before it lists all your photo files. The brightness of the screen is a disappointment, too. If I had my time over again I would have bought one of the Pocket PCs. However, there's lots of great software for the palm and this model is so seductively sleek and stylish.
It took some trial and error to figure out how these work but once I did get it, they really did the trick. I was able to make use of what was wasted space in my empty 5.25" bays and I was able to remove my HDD cages for better air flow inside my case. The brackets come with screws for mounting to your HDD and they also come with screws for mounting to your case. I will be buying more of these.
A decent, small, lightweight tripod suitable for airline travel or hiking. The post inverts and can be used to hold a camera in place for copying photos when a scanner is unavailable.FYI, I am 5'2" and the top of the fully extended tripod is about level with my eyes.Cons: This model lacks a quick-release lever. Might be too short for tall folks.
I have had this ipod for a few months and use it snowboarding and at school and at the track at the dentist and when I go to bed and when I am knitting and when I pet my cat. I use this thing everywhere, and because I have every CD I own on there I never have to swap music. this thing will rock your face into the year 3000.
This product works amazing. Currently in my photo class we are going over white balance and we did some testing. we shot a gray card (has black, 18% gray, and white) and set that as our custom white balance and it worked good. We then shot just the 18% gray. We then used the expodisc and the results were almost night and day. The white balance was perfect. the whole class was amazed. the ease of this product can not be surpassed, your shots will come out noticeably different. I would whole heartedly recommend this product to anyone who is shooting digital.
I am simply leaving this review, explaining why I personally removed it from my 'basket'.I'm sure the old adage applies the "you get what you pay for".I do not have a lot of money but, want to try out this combination of Binoculars and taking a photo of that zooming ability.The price range which this products occupies is the ONLY reason I removed it from my list of choices I've reviewed.Those who do spend the asking price, I hope you find this product satisfactory.I recently moved to the Northern outskirts of Yellowstone Nation Park.I wish to capture the expansive views as well as the massive mountain ranges and wildlife that abounds all around my new home.
This is a very good product, but the farther away you get the more static you hear, and at less than 100 meters they were frequently cutting out and had a lot of static. Still, I can mow the lawn and listen to music; can't beat that with a stick!
These have never failed me, and play music and computer sounds just fine. They are easy to hook up, I recomend them.
Isight works right out of the box ONLY if you have Mac OS 10.3 AND ichat AV, Apple or other reviewers do not stress this enough this is a MUST. So on my OS 10.28, it does not work only the mic worked. I am glad I did not buy it last year I would have been very upset. One expensive mic right now until I get OS 10.4 installed and it picks up all sounds around it since the mic is not 'directed' forward to you, the speaker. There is no reason why it gets so hot, Apple must not be using low power cmos censors, what technology they are using I do not know since I have not seen the insides yet. Oops this is on the face of Isight - 3 element lens, F 2.8 autofocus 50mm - infinity, 54.3 degree viewing angle, and 1/4 inch CCD (censors). Apple does not design for heat or low power use as evidence in their other products. Hey Apple try the Transmeta chip. Auto-focus is a good thing, but you can hear the auto-focus in action is not a good thing. But it comes with no controls or software to control the camera. So you need to add lots of light to make it work well, this is not a low light camera - you need software for that, which did I mention it does not have. The camera is rather big and long for a web-cam. I bought a SightFlex so I can put the camera right in front of the screen while on videoconferencing but with it being so big it may be awkward. The same company makes MicFlex - usb microphone. It would to awsome if they added both mic and SightFlex to one stand, but then you would have to connect both firewire and usb to it.
I purchased this camera after considering the Panasonic Lumix and Canon cameras in the same price range and details. I am happy with my purchase, I agree with other reveiws that it feels like something is alive inside because of the IS, it is small and at first felt awkward, but now I am used to it. My pics come out clear and crisp, I used it at various sport games for my kids and the action shots were great. I shopped around, price being very important to me, and this was by far the best deal. Other reveiws mentioned the batteries but I haven't had any trouble with them, or finding a replacement.
These are great but a little delicate wiring into the ear-piece. Thus I double over the wire and wrap tape around the doubled over wire where it goes into the ear piece. I use black electrical tape. That way they last longer.
This product was a good buy, instalation was a breeze. Configuration wise, the only problem I could find is that when you try to bluetooth your contacts you have to do it one by one. The other thing is that when I bought it, it did no specify the contents of the box, and I bought a mic and it already came with the adaptor, so I have an extra mic. Other then that excelent.
I bougth one of these about two years ago and was pleased with it. In Dec. 2007 I purchased two more. The new ones have a different design that is totally useless. It is a sawtooth friction that will not allow you to adjust the friction and it will not support the weight of the Garmin 650. It just falls all the way forward. When I rotated it 90 degrees so that it would only have to support rotating it horizonally I had similar problems.
I don't know if you can even buy this remote any more but I would avoid it and buy another model like the 659. This remote is very unusual as it feels "upside down" from the way you would want to hold it, and the roller on the side takes a bit of getting used to.Other than that it's a solid remote and capable of just about everything the other ones are. I used it for about 2 years before getting a new one.
Okay, I have had this puppy for a year now and its time for a proper review.Let me begin by first saying that this is my first apple product and my first mp3 player so have no bias towards the maker of this product, or any experience with the many other mp3 players on the market. The decision to get an ipod was not taken lightly since money is tight; I won't be upgrading any time soon so wanted something with enough storage to keep me happy for years to come. So why this product? Well, it was based primarily on the reviews I've read online (such as the one I am writing now) and from going to the local store and trying out the ones I was interested in. Aesthetics aside, and it does look fantastic by the way, I was very impressed with the simplicity, build quality, and size of the device. I really did not want something with a bunch of buttons or scrollwheels, nor did I want something with all the latest bells and whistles such as fm radio or voice recorders. All I wanted was something that did one thing, and did it exceptionally well, play music (and lots of it, i.e. 10+ GB) The fact that it can also play video had no impact on my purchase, if I could have gotten the same device for cheaper without the video option that I would have as I really have no need for watching video on such as small screen.I would like to comment on the large number of 5 star or less reviews which are based primarily on it scratching easily and the battery life. First of all, the scratching. Yes, it is easy to scratch, mine has plenty scuffs and marks on it since I got it for Christmas in 2005 and all I can say is who cares?? What do you expect from a portable device that you take on the bus or jogging? I can remember owning a sony walkman many moons ago (remember the yellow ones?) that was totally banged up,chipped, and scratched and it lasted for years (think it also endured rain). Anyway, I just don't know what to make of all the dumb comments I've been reading, I mean come on, this isn't a show piece for display in your living room. I use mine every day, it has taken its share of abuse, and I have had no problems with it at all. If you are worried about your mp3 player retaining its brand-new pristine look 3 months from now and are anal about such things, than this product is not for you.Now for the battery life. Yes, it is poor and absolutely no where near what apple promotes it to be. This is probably my only real complaint, not that it's a big deal for me (keep reading to see what I mean), but I'm just more surprised than anything that such a reputable company would be so off the mark in its estimates. I'm kinda hoping they release an update or something to address this issue. Anyway, as I said its no big deal for me. For 20 bucks (cdn) I picked up a charger cord for work, and I've got the one that came with the ipod at home so I'm never running out of juice. On average, I probably use my ipod for 2-4 hours a day and never has it come close to running dry before I could charge it. Maybe if I were watching a movie on the bus home it might die as I've read that watching video is very hard on the battery, but who the heck wants to sit and stare at this screen for more than 20 mins?? Not me. I'll never use the video feature. If I want to watch a movie on the bus, I'll pick up a cheapie portable dvd player for under a hundred bucks with a nice big screen.Anyway, just wanted to put my 2 cents in for all you guys sitting on the fence. Don't let all the bad reviews scare you away, just go to a store and see for yourself. All the ones in the 30 gig range are in the same ball park price-wise so it really comes down to personal preference. All the reviewers that are out-right bashing the ipod are probably the same geniuses that bash other stuff on the assumption that if its popular, it must be bad. My thought is, I don't care who you are or how much quality control you've got, if you are selling tens of millions of these things a year, you are statistically going to have a few bad ones. Big deal, suck it up, bring it back and get a new one. That's why there is a warranty.
I bought my Maxtor a year and 2 months ago. The warranty is good for one year.That means that if the Maxtor fails within one year, they will send you a new one, but tough luck on recovering your data. You can protect your investment by buying a new one every year and then trying to figure out how to transfer the data from the old to the new. What a Godsend.Maxtor promised regular and virtually hands free backups of my hard drive. It was simple to install and set up. After installing I checked it regularly for months and it appeared to work as advertised. After not checking it in months, I discovered it wasn't working but it gave me a diagnostic code.When I called Maxtor the service was poor. After several efforts to get through, getting switched around, and hanging up on me, they told me that the diagnostic code means that the Maxtor is dead. (Why couldn't they just skip this diagnostic code run around.)If there is data on the Maxtor that I want, they can try to recover it but it will be very expensive. They wouldn't say how much.Who knows when this thing failed but if I have to check it daily to make sure it is still working, what good is it? And I really don't know if it would have provided a back up if my hard drive crashed. You have to take it all on faith until disaster hits and then you may find out the system doesn't really work anyway. I would not buy another.
This is super handy to extend headphone cables with. I run a cable from my tablet which is in a mount to my home theater receiver that is across the room. It works perfectly. Buy them.
The sleeve has an inner lining that prevents the laptop from moving at all; very useful
We've been paying 7.99 a month for our Comcast router for the past six years. That'll add up. This is the same router, and we'll pay it off in three months. I'm looking forward to using that eight bucks for something exciting.
Two days ago my new Samsung SyncMaster 214T arrive. It's 21", 1600x1200. It's gorgeous -- bright, crisp, great colors. Using it connected via DVI to a ThinkPad T43.1600x1200 on 21" is easy on the eyes, but still a lot of room to spread out.Also, I've noticed that 1600x1200 isn't excessively greater than 1400x1050; it's doesn't cause whiplash moving back and forth. In other words, 1600x1200 is nice extra room to spread out when available, without causing me to feel too cramped when I have to work on the T43's 1400x1050 laptop screen at home or in meetings.
iTunes wants to install a bunch of @#^%! but if you trim it down to just the player it's user friendly even if it's bloatware. One thing I didn't like about the iTunes store is you can't see the URL. So I was leery about putting in a credit card number to buy songs because I couldn't tell if it was a secured site of not.The player is flawless. If I was a MAC person I would probably give it 5 stars instead of 4.
the resolution through this cable is more than adequate. my 46in sony makes a great monitor for my laptop when i connect with the svga cable.
This is an excellent product and it met my expectation in design and wood coloring. The system was actually a house warming gift for my daughter and husband; my daughter in turn giving the system to her husband for Father's Day.
I like the results of this ink, but I don't like that the cartridges have an expiration date, which requires me to go to the printer and push buttons to confirm I want to continue before printing with old cartridge.
I needed this for a carpet cleaner that requires a 3-prong connector. It does what it's supposed to do. Nothing more to say than that.
FYI...this camcorder comes with an i.link SERIAL cable. If you want to transfer your images to your iMac, you're going to have to go out and get an additional cable: either the Sony MSAC US1 or the US5. The US5 is actually a mouse that accepts the memory stick; the US1 is just a cable. Or so I'm told. I'm going out looking for mine tomorrow.
This has really helped when out for a full day in the woods hunting. Not need to worry about running out of power since you can carry extra AA batteries
This product is actually a replacement for my 100Gb drive of the same type. The drive does what I expected; however, had I not lost the USB Y cable, I would not have known how bad Seagate really was. The cable is NOT universal, which means, I would need to get it directly from Seagate. I call Seagate, and after a half hour or longer, I reach India and they said they would send me another one for $10. A week later, they reversed the credit card transaction for some unknown reason.I call back, and they said, it is not in stock... gee, thanks for telling me a week ago. I go to where I bought it (Comp USA) and the drives were all replaced a few weeks prior with Seagate's successor drive. The drive case has Torx security screws (5 point) which is not easy to get your hands on. I finally had to drill the screws through, and then after all that, Seagate made it so I can't just plug the laptop drive within, into my IDE channel in my computer. Beware Seagate.
I bought this card reader as a replacement for another one, which is no longer compatible with windows xp. This card reader is extremely easy to set up. With xp, all you need to do is plug it in. With windows 98, you just need to install the drivers and then plug it in. Setup takes mayber five minutes. I have only a few complaints. For some reason, it creates a new directory for each slot, four in all. It is kind of odd, and it takes a while to figure out which new drive name goes with each slot. Another thing which worries me is the piece of plastic seperating the slots for SD cards and memory stick cards from the smart media card slot is extremely thin. I keep worrying im going to break it off. Another oddity of this drive is its two part usb cord. A small, two inch long cord comes off of the drive. It then plugs into a longer usb cord. While i can see the advantages of this system since the small piece folds up into the reader, it is just a bit weird. Other than these gripes, it is a very solid piece of equipment, which performs exactly as specified.
I have several of these from Photoflex. They're lightweight and sturdy. They are made of of a nonmetal material, however. I also own the Manfrotto steel product, which is literally bullet proof, but much heavier. I almost always use these. The only problem with them is that the cold shoe they come with is junk. But you can remove it and use the stud anyway. They come with an umbrella hole also.
Definitely one of the best earbuds I have bought (though they are the most expensive pair of earbuds I've bought) but there is no question that these have by far exceeded my expections. They allow me to hear everything as if I was in a concert, listening to the music. I hear things that I've never heard before on the song. The highs are great, the lows boom, and everything in between just sounds awesome. My friend wanted to buy a pair of earbuds and sampled my earbuds with a song he really enjoyed. He just said, "WOW, IT'S LIKE A WHOLE DIFFERENT SONG!" The metal construction is different from the plastic feel, which is a good difference. Would definitely recommend these, worth every penny spent on it.
The ear buds were shipped right away, they arrived before I had expected them to. Great service.For the price they give you just what you expect. For my use, the sound is not as loud as I had hope for. In retrospect I should have bought a pair that costs a bit more. But, I cannot really complain about these ear buds. They do have good sound quality.I use my phone's MP3 player when walking in town and they have good sound volume. It is not as loud as I would have liked. I need to have the volume on my phone turned all the way up with these ear buds. My phone can be set to be very loud. Inside sound is great and that is not a problem. They are great for sitting at your desk and listening to music. But, outside on a busy street, the volume is just not loud enough and the street noise starts to overwhelm the the music.Overall this is a good pair of inexpensive ear buds. If I had to do it over again, I would spend more on a set as I use them outside on busy street.Bottom line: The ear buds are great for the price. There is no sound distortion.
The mouse is easy to use, glides smoothly and is compatible with my system. Also, the price was better than any at my local stores.
I bought one of these a few weeks ago as a second, smaller digital camera and can vouch for the excellent user interface and very good results offered by this well-priced item.The ultimate picture quality is very slightly short of my other digital, a Nikon 990 (which cost over 5 times this much only a couple of years ago), but most people would be very-hard pressed to tell the difference, which is only noticeable when images are viewed 1:1 on screen. For those interested, the little Minolta's lens is a slightly less sharp into the extreme corners, and shows a little more colour fringing and a little extra CCD noise, but the results are nevertheless excellent, with particularly good (yet natural) colour saturation.Macro performance is also remarkably good, and it's nice to have a camera this small that can be carried around all day with no inconvenience. The built-in flash works quite well but isn't as powerful as some others.
This HDMI cable is just as good as the $65.00 one at best buy or the $25.00 one at sams club and far better than the piece of crap direct tv gives you.
I have this unit (purchased on eBay a couple of years ago) as well as the original Nuvomedia Rocket eBook. I purchased this device only because I was concerned that one day my original Rocket would stop recharging. That's the reason for 4 stars: proprietary, non-replaceable battery. However, battery life is excellent. With backlighting set at 20%, I get 8-12 hours of reading on a charge. That's enough for a flight from Chicago to Tokyo. So far, both my devices are still holding a charge just fine.The backlight is the biggest drain on the battery. At 100%, you can use the reader to light your way down a dark hall. Imagine what that does to your eyes when reading! I find that 20% is sufficient to make up for most odd lighting conditions where you can't read the screen without backlighting. Too bad E-Ink technology wasn't around when they were still making this device.As a boon to those of us with aging eyes, you can download any TrueType font currently installed on your PC (unfortunately for us Mac folks, this device's software is PC-only; this device is the main reason I keep a PC in the house), at any size. You can choose two different typefaces to keep in the reader, and each can be a different size.The buttons to advance from page to page are large and well-placed. You can decide which one is 'forward' and which is 'backward.' (I prefer the bottom button to advance pages.) You can also decide which orientation works best for you: buttons on the left or the right with the screen vertical, or buttons at the top or bottom with the screen horizontal. This is handy because the reader can get a little heavy if you're holding it one-handed. If I read while eating, I like to orient the screen with the buttons at the top; the battery 'bump' serves as a stand, holding the reader at an angle I can see without craning my head.If you keep the supplied dictionary loaded, you can look up words in a story as you read it. You can add 'margin notes' if you like, although they don't appear alongside the text. The note is attached to a highlighted section of text, and touching the highlight opens a window with the note in it. There's a bookmarking facility, as well. This isn't necessary if you keep the story loaded in the reader until you finish it; every time you come back, the reader is on the page you last read. However, bookmarking is useful if you want to unload the story before finishing. Just connect the reader to your PC, launch the librarian software, and let it update itself with the data in the book. The bookmarks and notes will transfer to the librarian, and then back to the reader when you reload the story.The unit's built-in 8mb of memory is sufficient for dozens of short stories as well as several full-length novels. I have a 128mb SmartMedia card installed so that I can carry a lot more novels while traveling.There is a certain paucity of material available for download nowadays, unfortunately. Baen Books supports the REB format for science fiction, and Fictionwise sells short stories, novellas and full-length books of various types. However, the major publishers -- and thus the major booksellers -- dropped the format when Gemstar (which bought the device from Nuvomedia) scrapped the readers because it was no longer possible to make REB format files that were encrypted to a specific reader. (You know how most publishers love their DRM. After all, we're just slavering pirates waiting for the opportunity to bootleg their books. Makes you wonder why publishing houses aren't organizing protests in front of libraries and photocopier manufacturing plants.)Fortunately, the original RocketLibrarian software and the later eBook Librarian software will convert text into the unencrypted version REB format. You use a subset of HTML commands for formatting, and can run just straight through from start to end or break it up into chapters, with links at the end of each to the table of contents or the next/previous chapter. It just depends on how detailed you want to get with the HTML code.And because HTML is the lingua franca for creating your own REB files, you can pull down Web pages and convert them, too. However, this works best with pages that stick with simple HTML and don't have dozens of advertising links. The librarian software ignores any code it doesn't understand, but it will follow links to other pages if you tell it to, which can lead to huge files, and not necessarily organized in any fashion that makes sense. Where copyright law stands on this, I can't say. Suffice to say that doing this to a Web page so you can read it at your leisure and then delete it is probably okay. Passing the file around to other people, whether or not you charge anything, is probably not okay.Connection to your computer is via USB cable. It's a nonstandard connection at the reader end. There's also a built-in modem, which was once used to connect directly to Gemstar's bookstore; as far as I know, it's of no use now.As of today (11 April 2006), you can still download the librarian software, which will let you create unencrypted REB files, at this site: http://www.rocket-ebook.com/Readers/Software/index.html. However, Gemstar has stated that they will completely close all ebook operations as of 16 July 2006 (http://www.gemstar-ebook.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eBookstore.woa/wa/default?56,7). Quite likely, this page will then disappear.All in all, this is an excellent ebook reader. It's easy to use, has good battery life, and with the appropriate librarian software, will let you add your own content to your library. Reading material is available for sale, if not necessarily the bestsellers. You might prefer a regular hardback to sit around the house -- I still buy them; just ask Amazon! -- but for travel, this device is ideal. Highly recommended, while it's still available.
Have owned several canon cameras and this is my favorite so far. Because of its compact size, I carry it with me all the time. Ideal for quick snaps of grand kids and used on several social occasions. Haven't had a bad snapshot yet.
works as advertised, this is my 2nd one, I have 2 driveways, this first one is still working after 5 years
I've had this printer a couple of months now but haven't printed a whole lot of photos on it.Setup was quite quick following the instructions provided. Using glossy premium paper from both Epson and Kodak I was able to print excellent pictures.I wanted the longevity of the type of ink this printer uses (up to 80 years under glass is claimed). The pics aren't as vivid as dye-based inks but are still acceptable.With digital printing there are variations in how a print will appear depending on camera settings, printer settings and how your software interprets the preceding info. It took a bit of trial and error to print pics of my daughter that didn't look like she had bubble-gum all over her lips. Once it's figured out things work well.Only thing I'd add to the wish list would be the ability to print over 8x10. The pics really are good enough to frame so I'd like to be able to do something larger.
Full time of 80 minutes is an improvement over past RW versions. Price makes this a great transitional medium to be used over and over
No resume function; slow start-up (sometimes Windows is faster!); shoddily made... I'm about to return my second unit, with little confidence that it'll last for long. I bought it in September; by December it was malfunctioning; I received the replacement in January; the replacement started malfunctioning last week.Philips' return process would strain anyone's patience. First -- after an endless voice-recognition phone menu finally gets you to a real person -- you're asked to describe the problem, you're given a return authorization number, and told that someone will call back in 24-48 hours. Unless you happen to be there to answer the phone, it's another visit to their endless voice-recognition system. If you're lucky, the first person you call will be able to find your record; more likely, you'll have to hang up and try again. Finally, you get issued a second return authorization number and treated to another 24-48 hour wait for the mailing label to be emailed to you. Then a 3 week wait for the replacement unit.Philips acts like a company that has no competition. Bring on the competition!
Same as the hood offered together with the 50mm lens; it fits the hood but not the lens unless you use an adaptor, which is not the idea. It is NOT for a Pentax 50mm lens!
I haven't owned this product for long, but so far i've been very pleased. I'm very pleased with the craftmanship and the sleek design. My macbook pro fits snuggly inside and looks very well protected given the circumstances. There seems to be adequate space for everything I carry with my book. Great price as well. I recommend it!
I got this to use with my USB turntable for recording LP's. Works great with my turntable and with midi controllers and much more... great cable :)
i got this cable so i can use my PS3 on my HDTV. it works great, just like how its suppose to.
Real good sound......The HKTS8 is way above the average speakers the sound is extremely clear no static whatsoever, the color blends in nicely with my system. It's a bit expensive but its worth the money
these are good speakers but turn them up to peak power out put and they become distorded with poor base reflex.
get ready to spend money on a software upgrade for Quicktime if you're a MAC user. you'll have to get the QT pro for viewing. Kind of lame.otherwise it's an easy-to-use camera that can go anywhere like a compact. one more drawback is its inability to zoom.
This hardware item works fine.It does not work with all computers, and not with all software. No fault of the item though.Clay
Still using and working well over the last 4+ years. Great price at the time of purchase. Easily transferred between vehicles.
Just got one a month ago. If you are one of the many people who have a new media center PC and you are recording TV on it (you have plugged your cable into it, etc.), this is a good device in that you can easily sync it with the MCPC and put your recorded TV shows on the player. You can't do that with the iPod device, which is incompatible with Media Center. Then to get music you can just rip your CDs or use a Windows oriented digital music service like Rhapsody or Yahoo or whatever.... The device is handy, it's cute, the sound and video are good.Basically, if you have a Media Center PC, this is clearly a better choice for you than the iPod.
It's a cable. Works fine for my non-professional, home, use. I bought it partly for the color so that it would stand out when mixed in with other cables, and it does that just fine.
They won't install on two of my PC's, an older IBM and a recent HP. The box ships with printed instructions to install the card and then the drivers. They also ship with a disk that sends instructions not to install the card until you have loaded the new drivers, and to discard the first disk. XP won't take the driver off of either disk, or from the download. Their web site support is just the driver downloads, no FAQ, no email. Pathetic! In contrast, I sent an email at 11:30 Friday night to D-Link tech support, and had a response (that worked!) by 8:00 am Saturday. These will soon be replaced with D-Link products.
hmmm...i was buying those diposable cameras for the longest time.i hated spending all that money on a camera, wasting gas, developing the film and finally end up with pictures that got blurred, blacked out or just something wrong that if i had seen before, i woulnt have developed it to begin with...so i went on a mission to find a digital camera and was into something cheap,not knowing what to expect. i found this at wal-mart...that is an awesome store...it was the cheapest ONE THERE!! i was excited right when i opened the box. it came with batteries, so i put them in and at first it didnt work..then i found out the batteries were in wrong and that i had to turn it on..heh heh oh well ive had the camera for close to a year now and im glad this was my first digital..i love it to death..i just find myself looking for something slimmer..cause even though they say you can fit it in a pocket. heh YEAH maybe a purse or a jncos pocket...but overall this is an AWESOME camera, worth more than its value.i would recommend this to everyone who loves, just taking pictures of friends and family and arent too seriously into photography...if youre looking for something simple, cheap,easy menus, and worth keeping ...BUY THIS CAMERA...NOW!!! ESPECIALLY if its your first one... trust me...it wont dissapoint!!:)
This original Canon battery works great. It holds charge and works flawlessly. I have tried some of the knock off batteries that sell for $12 to $20 because I thought the $45 for the original battery was too much money. The knock offs do not work. So, if you are going to buy a second battery, get this one or do not waste your money on knock offs like I did.Also, the carrying case in this package is great. It is a little thick, however, it provides great protection for the camera which fits snugly in the unit.
I needed a wireless earphone for watching tv at night not wanting to disturb anyone sleeping. The phones are perfect, the volume on the tv is turned off and I can adjust the phone volume for my ears only - if I want to go to another part of the house - I do not miss hearing the tv - has great range - glad I bought them.
I have owned this camera since it came out on the market. I have used many different digital cameras - and I believe this one has been the most user friendly and produces very fine images. It is well constructed- I take mostly outdoor/nature photos and having traveled extensively with this camera it has held up remarkably well.I spent over 8 months in one year on fishing boats in the Bering Sea...no problems. This camera captured thousands of images (intervolometer option - awesome!) inside it's waterproof housing while strapped to the steel gantry's of 100' ships in less than ideal weather...no problem.This camera went with me to the top of Ecuador's highest volcanos...only problem was the LCD freezing - now there are a few 'spots' on it...but hey...that was my fault and it wasn't exactly warm up there at 20,000'So, yeah...it's a nice tuff little camera.If you want to see some of my images from AK, check out - [...]you'll need to click on each underlined link...and of course the image size has been reduced to save space....Check it out!
I purchased the Mailbug to give my 86 year old Mother to be able to send and receive emails without having access to the internet. Since this shares a standard phone line it was quick and simple to setup. Mailbug was designed with non computer literate elderly people in mind. It is very easy to use and it only took me a few minutes to get my Mother up and running. She loves the fact that she can now keep up with all the grandchildren. Since they have been selling these form about 13 years they have all the bugs worked out. I called customer support to setup the original email address and they were absolutely marvelous. I would highly recommend this unit.
Connectors on the switch do not allow 14 awg wire to be inserted easily. Who ever designed the openings, they are too small for anything but maybe 18 awg wire. Real pain.Please see additional comments. If wire ferrules are used, this product becomes much easier to use and is an excellent switch.
I have never been pulled over for speeding with this magnificent device. I call it "My Baby" or "Best Friend". If you buy this dectector you will prevent the revenue makers from generating more money for their city or county. Oh! of course drive with caution and responsibly. "Common sense prevails!"
I am glad I paid the extra few dollars to acquire this device. It is solid aluminum and very rugged. The fans are extremely quiet even on the higher levels, yet move large amounts of air. The ventilation is spaced out over the entire surface under the laptop, getting around the traditional problem of trying to match the location of the laptop vent to the vent on the pad. It fits an average wide-screen notebook quite well, but would not be large enough for a multimedia edition notebook. It keeps everything running cool and is many times better at it than my noisy, flimsy old plastic cooling pad that was purchased for close to forty dollars at the store. I highly recommend this product for anyone who needs effective cooling for an average sized laptop computer.
The pen itself works great exactly the same way as ads.Somewhere I read that a xerox copy of included notebook page works. But I find it does NOT. Copied paper has a lot of flaw parts, so you will lose some parts of what you write.The notebook is expensive. Here 3 pack of notebook is around $25. At other place, the price is similar.
Be very patient with the mp3 soft ware and make sure you load all software that comes with player. It will make your life much easier. Very comfortable arm band, enough music to get you thru two or three weeks and great battery life.I work out 9 hours a week and this player has met all my needs.
I bought this unit to replace a similar product (without HDMI upconversion) made by Toshiba. DVD playback on this unit is extremely good. Quality of image is truly amazing for such an inexpensive product. I have a Sony 34 inch CRT Wega HDTV and the combination of the two is visually astounding at times. Component inputs look almost as good as the HDMI. I use both, so in the rare instance when the DVD player can't scale the image properly, I can use the other inputs as 'plan B' .My only real gripe is with the VCR part of this combo. First and foremost, the recording quality is decent, but nowhere near as good as VCR's I have owned in the past. I use premium TDK tapestock and have excellent bandwidth coming out of my cable. The picture is just so so. Playback of factory made tapes is very good, MUCH better than the unit itself is capable of recording. I guess the days of really good VCR's are coming to a close.ALSO, there is a software glitch with the VCR that does not enable the user to turn on or off the ' timer record ready' indicator. As such, the unit will record all programs in it's memory whether you want it to or not. Such as when your weekly show is a rerun. You have to delete that program from memory, OR you can always remove the tape resulting in an annoying flashing red light until you put another tape in. It is obviously a software bug, but VERY annoying. I almost sent this back because of it.But in the end, the stellar performance of the DVD player has satisfied me enough to continue using it. It really DOES look great and would probably be a step up for anyone wanting to upgrade to an HDMI capable player. FIVE STARS for the DVD player and maybe THREE for the VCR.. One more thing, the remote is about as clunky and unuser friendly as you would want to get!
I just switched back to Apple computer after they now come with Intel. What a winnerApple will surely dominate the computer industry. The computers are better than any other PC out thereI bought this Blue Tooth Keyboard and I love it. Slim sleek design, ultra light and connection is strong and powerful.I have not had any problems. I love Apple designs and their quality of products, I highly recommend this key board and also the mighty mouse, which is the bluetooth wireless version of the mouse included with the Imacs. A+
Nice little Cam n hooks great with any USB port.I have noticed that the resolution also varies if you use yahoo or hotmail.Simple to use and can take pictures like a dig cam with the cord attached o your PC.The price keeps changing between 27 to 40.A good cam.I had some problems initially when i installed it on my pc , but the technical supports FAQ was helpful.Good cam for a good price !Go buy it and be naughty :)....
I used Memorex CD-RWs until I had a very disappointing experience with a spindle of 25--my XP system could not write to a single one. I then purchased these Fujifilm disks, because I read a user review stating that their manufacturing standards were much higher than other vendors. Not only did all the Fuji CD-RWs work flawlessly in my disk drive, my system also recognized them immediately. Even with Memorex disks that worked, there was always a lengthy lag between the time I put the disk into the drive and the time when the computer recognized it was writable. I'm sold on Fuji disks now!
I purchased this for an up and coming trip. It seems fine will know when I go away. For now I'm pleased with my purchase.
Have several SDHC Transcend Flash Memory Cards. Use them in my camera & HP Photo frame. Use to store data temporarily and mail them to friends with photo's and large documents.
Don't make the gods of this world mad. Lois McMaster Bujold writes another wonderful story, this time set in a world reminiscent of medieval Spain, but with a twist. The gods are real and take interest in various characters. Cazaril is an older man who has been down-on-his-luck for several years. He ends up back at the castle in which he served as a page and squire. He is taken in by the dowager and eventually elevated to a position higher than he ever expected. Along the way, he meets old friends, old enemies, and new acquaitances. He learns first-hand what it means to be paid attention to by the gods of his world. The religion in this story is one of the best parts -- obviously well-though out and not the usual fare in fantasy novels. Read it! Lois McMaster Bujold gives us a new world to explore. May we have many more...
I have had this case about two months. The materials and design are OK. However, I am disappointed with the workmanship of the case. The stitching along the cover flap was not lined up so the cloth covering for the flap has pulled out for several inches along one side. The case still "works," but I probably would not have bought it if I knew it would start to come apart in so short a time. I did not see this defect listed in the other reviews, so maybe it's just my bad luck...
So far, it's doing what it's supposed to do, and that is to store data reliably, and I am transfer data to another pc, quickly and without any problems. It is lightweight, attractively designed and durable.
this cable works great, i have not had any problems, the picture and audio is great, I liked it so much i bought another cable a week later for another device.
i purchased this item 1 year ago. Basically as soon as the 1 year warranty was up my camera began turning on, but shutting right back off. My camera like the others on this page also, came on with a "DEW" warning. I have made several attempts to have Sharp try and fix this problem to which they have basically told me they won't/can't do anything to help me. Trust me when I say I will NEVER buy another Sharp camcorder/camera after the way i was treated on this one. PS. I had only used the camera approx. 5 times...this was clearly a poor choice on my behalf that I will be sure not to make again!
If you have more than one PC at home and need to connect to the Internet, this is just about the easiest and cheapest way to go. Two years ago, you could not get a product like this at any reasonable price, but now it is practically an off the shelf consumer item. I love tinkering around and learning all of the internal stuff that turns most people off. But, the RT314 doesn't really require you to learn much to get it to work right out of the box. A pleasure indeed!It took me about 20 minutes to get the thing connected and working with my cable modem (Cablevision in New York). No problems at all. The lights blinked, I rebooted everything and up she came! Very fast throughput. Comparing connect speed with and without the RT314 inline shows a small difference, certainly smaller than I expected. When you have two or more PCs accessing the 'net, it is amazing how the slowdown you expect never really happens. Of course each PC is not getting the full bandwidth, but it sure seems that way.Buy it. You'll like it. Easy to set up, easy to upgrade and hardly needs maintenance, if ever. Best hardware purchase I've made all year! :-)
Sleek look in black and green. I'm actually able to stuff a Canon GL-2 prosumer video camera along with my Canon EOS 30D with a 70-200mm lens and a small 50mm lens. A few accessories and it's a snug fit and takes care of my needs. Plenty of pockets to take care of small accessories and items. An outside pocket on the front allows for quick access for notepad in the field or a magazine.
This is NOT a good product!!! If you have a USB drive together, it won't fit because of the boxy shape! The plug needs to be longer!!
This unit works well. The secret is that it (or any other inside unit) must be away from the wiring for the TV. I had it on the floor behing the TV but got poor reception.I now have it on the floor next to the TV (it doesn't look bad) and the reception is great. I rarely have to move it.The reception improved 100% after I moved it away from the rear TV wiring!I recommend it!!
This is the second Whistler remote radar detector I've owned, with the first one from 2004, and they haven't changed much at all, except for a few minor improvements with the screen being able to be turned for various mounting positions. I like this detector. It seems to work better than my Cobra remote on another car, and I really like the outdoor air temperature sensor and battery voltage read from the screen. I like it's compactness, especially important for the display and it's mounting ability, as open locations in dashes on modern cars are tough to find and sometimes to get to as well. There are some changes I would like. Even on it's City modes, which are supposed to block out more false alarms, it still has many false alarms. Secondly, the new blue screen is very hard to read except at night; any stray sunlight blows it out. Finally, the laser detector needs more mounting options. Trying to aim it front and back is very tough. This could be easily solved with more mounting options, like lenses for both front and back on all sides and a mount that can click into the top AND bottom AND side instead of only the top. They designed this to be mounted onto the windshield and I don't like anything mounted to the windshield, so I mount it to the rear view mirror mount. Also, the display itself could benefit from being smaller, as well as the wire plugs, as they can be a pain to run thru the firewall and find ample room in a dash to mount. Finally, it would be nice if it could be programmed to read the battery voltage at start up and every so many seconds, with temperature the rest of the the time, instead of only one and having to remember which button to push for two seconds to change from one to the other. Overall, it is a good product, with good detection, and good mounting options, especially for the price. Better mounting options, programmable options, and false detection avoidance would greatly improve this good value product even more.
I bought this camera as my first digital camera, and I love it. easy to download pictures to PC via usb. Excellent features and settings. Does use batteries up, but get some Lithium rechargeables. Excellent picture quality, works well as point & shoot if you don't want to learn all about the other settings. I mostly store & view images on CD/PC but print quality of pictures is high for smaller sizes ie: 4"x6", if you want to print lots of larger pictures, you may consider a higher pixel camera. Overall great camera.
Hard to find large lens filters like this one - price is right and it does its job of protecting the lens. Using this on Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM lens with lens hood. No problem so far.
This is my first DSLR (I'm 17 years old) and it works great. I was on a budget and everything about this camera is great. I'm going to slowly invest in accessories and lenses and eventually, as a gain more experience I'll move on up to a bigger and better body, but for now this was a great investment. =)
I loved these headphones. Good sound, good moisture/sweat resistance, stayed put in my ears way more comfortably than the ear buds that came with my 30GB iPod. I used them several times each week -- at the gym, and on long runs outside. I was careful with them, seeing as the plastic was thin, and having read the other reviewers on Amazon. And then all of a sudden, the headband broke as I was getting on the treadmill this week, not even dropping or squeezing or crushing them in any peculiar way...
I have been useing this for a year now ! This product has alot of bugs ! It tells you to turn the wrong way alot of times ! It freezes up alot ! Lots of problems I would not buy another product from Delorme ! BEWARE !
It seems to be tough, durable but at the same time are light and has good looking. I'd recommend it.
I have been using Senh. PX 100 but I gave it to my brother, so I thought of buying this one, the sound is ok but this product is extremely uncomfortable ..want to wear for 10 minutes, and you will feel the pain, and the worst part is the design , its very small , don't be confused from the picture so doesn't fit well on your ears and the hairs are pulled when you take off...I wont recommend to buy this one, buy senn PX 100, best deal for the money
I installed this in a Compaq with Windows Vista that originally had 1 Gig of RAM. The memory is awesome, but as with many computers, the installation was slightly cramped. Once installed, all of the memory registered immediately, and the changes have only been positive. I am very pleased with this product.
This printer was fine when it worked, but like everyone else says,the inks stopped printing one at a time, even after replacing them and running all the diagnostics.I replaced it with an hp 5440.don't buy an epson printer- they fall apart FAST
It's works fine ... this thing make my day ... you can connect dvd writer .. hdd 3.5 and 2.5it's work with any OS system .. also in MAC
I've had XM for four years, and this is the third type of unit I've had, and it is, by far, the best. I owned the portable Delphi unit, which worked fine. I bought this Inno for a friend, and when I saw it, I fell in love and bought one myself.Why I love it:Size: It is small, and sleek. It comes with a little leather case to protect it (bravo to Pioneer for not making me spend another $30 on an after-market case!) on the go.Reception: It has an internal antenna - that little stub on the top of it in the picture is the antenna. Unlike the old Delphi, no need for an external wire clipped to clothing for reception; the reception is GREAT and smooth.Battery: I haven't gone out all day yet, but after three hours yesterday, the battery was still over half charged. The battery indicator is clear as well. BTW, the unit comes with a slight charge, so you can "play" with it right away; no maddening "please wait 8 hours before first use."Recording: Easy to quickly record a station, a single song, and even schedule a recording in the future. This is good for the talk radio channels.Menu: Easy to flip through and select menus. The display screen is a great improvement; it isn't just color because it's cool; it's designed to make navigation easier.Power: No need to lug cradle on trips. It comes with an additional more compact charger for travel. Thanks!Why someone might complain:Earphones: I've read reviews complaining about the earbuds. Yes, they are cheap, but so what? I've got so many other ones scattered about, it isn't really an issue. I use my ipod buds, my Bose headset, whatever. Who cares about the little earbuds? It's just something so the package is complete, and you can listen right away.FM Modulator: Not internal to the unit, but must be purchased with the car or other kit. But then again, there are so many of those on the market, I appreciate that they didn't eat up size/functions with the modulator that is easily added on elsewhere. This is a PORTABLE unit. I don't really need a modulator when I'm out walking around...Memory: Again, I've heard complaints about the storage size for books and recordings. I wouldn't have been surprised if there had been a slot for a card, but I'm okay with that. I've got an ipod; I'll leave my books on there. I'll use this radio as a RADIO.OVERALL it's great. Reception is good and consistent, screen easy to navigate, solid battery charge, and the accessories in the box are great - no need to buy aftermarket anything.
My boyfriend and I both purchased iPALs for $150 shortly before we met - about 4 years ago. My iPAL started being finicky about recharging after just three years. It took a lot of jiggling to get the recharger to find the sweet spot inside the radio's built-in jack so that the little recharging light would come on. Inevitably, the plug would slip out of place and I'd run out the battery frequently. Once I managed to connect to the current, I hated unplugging to take my radio with me, so I lost the portability aspect that sold me on the product in the first place. The A/C jack has since deteriorated, and I can hardly use the radio. Maybe once a month it will surprise me and let me turn it on.Boyfriend's radio just quit working several months ago, after he'd had it just over 3 years. Turning it on, he'd get that little electronic poof, but no tunes. At that point I wrote to Tivoli customer service. Even though we were well outside the 1-year guarantee, I thought that a pair of $150 radios should really have a better shelf life than 3 years. My parents have working radios that are older than me, and they're just cheap clock/radio types. I didn't get any response from Tivoli, which was surprising, since they are clearly invested in making beautiful, quality products. But I guess when you're out of warranty, you're out of warranty.When Tivoli didn't respond to my letter, I gave my boyfriend the go-ahead to perform exploratory surgery on our iPALs. He opened them up and decided to switch their batteries, which actually made them both work, good as new, for a while. But while his iPAL is still fine, mine is up to its old non-charging tricks and is no lnoger useable. I really hoped Tivoli would incentivize my purchase of a new Songbook or iPAL with a little discount, because I really loved my radio - sound quality! portability! elegance! - while it lasted. But I hesitate to go back and pay so much for such a short-lived product.
I bought this CDR775BK early in 2001 and at first it was alright until everything went to hell after about 5 Months, every time I used it I always have to worry what it's going to do wrong, ether skip during a recordng session or maybe just go into stop mode while recording or do some other cute tricks that will cause me to lose a blank CD, and speaking about blank CD's it sometimes can't read CD's even though the CD is made for this junk. I tried to email Philips to get some help and that's totally impossible, there web site don't even show anything that has to do with there audio items like it used to as if they don't want to have anything to do with these CDR's. If you called them by phone you'll might get someone that's pretty good helping you, but don't count on it. After getting contact with Philips they had me ship the CDR to there repair center, and so I did, NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE, BUT THREE TIMES I had to ship it back for repairs because I had more problems with it then ever before and then finally I got a new one (Same Model) and it was just as bad as the first, starting about the third day and up that I had it. I do NOT support buying this item because it's really that bad, as of matter of fact it's totally worthless; And i'll tell you something, after finally getting rid of this CDR, I then purchased a new CDR (Harman Kardon CDR-20) on June 2002 and what a hell of a different i'm seeing, so far, so good. I use it for dubbing, recording off from my DSS and so on and I am having no problems what so ever knock on wood. I'm not saying that Harman Kardon products is God's gift to the world because I don't know that company or there products all that good for that CDR-20 that I now have is my first Harman Kardon product that I ever owned, at this time it's about 150% better then this Philips CDR775BK. This Philips CDR is one product that needs to go back to the drawing board for a good re-engineering.
This is large enough for my 17" laptop, cooling pad, wireless mouse, numerous cables I carry for "just in case situations", cordless shaver, & even a few snack items for the day (LOL). And there are still a bunch of spaces left over. It loads from the top for my laptop and that is fine by me. It even stands straight up when "loaded" without the fear of falling over. Just Get It!! You will be satisfied.
Great sound for the price. Got two sets for some cheap-and-easy studio monitors (to hear music while recording the next tracks).Likes:- Price... Wow.- Balanced, airy sound. Bass and highs simultaneously, well represented.- Comfort. Pretty light and comfortable. Quite adjustable for different size heads.Dislikes:- Dual side cable.. splits and goes to both ears. One-sided cables are more convenient but I don't expect it at this price range.Waiting to see on durability. If I have any problems I'll update this review.
Work fine. Easy to load. However, the ribbons are small so you cannot print large quantities of work. But that may be an issue with the printer design itself. Overall, good product.
No problems with them at all, the are probably the best headphones i ever used. I bet there are better ones out there but for this price, you definitely cant go wrong
The picture quality stinks. WHen downloaded, they are all black!!!! Even when taken in extreme bright light.!!!!!! I will never buy another disney product. What a rip-off. A sheer disgrace.
Carson Bandit 8x25 Quick-Focus MonocularI think anyone looking for a monocular will be happy with this product. It fits well in my hand including the focus. The focus takes a little practice because it is so sensative. It's really handy to carry and the image is clear. I'm glad I purchased it.
The remote is horrible as you have to point it directly at the DVD player and press the buttons multiple times to get it to work. The remote also lacks a open/close button which I thought was fairly standard.The DVD player itself is less than adequate. I can think of at least 3-4 times since I bought it that it has frozen and not played a DVD. I am not talking burned or damaged DVD's...I put them in my other DVD player and my X-box and they work just fine. What is equally annoying is the fact that it freezes the controls on the dvd player so I have to reach around my entertainment center to unplug it each time it decides to be tempormental. I will never buy a Philips again.
So I am quite pleased with this purchase and seller. My package arrived a day early and you could see that the box was not treated gently by FedEx but all the contents where unscathed so no prob. the sound of the speakers is GREAT they are being powered by Stax 1600/4 and it is set @3/4 gain HPF set to 80 hertz they sound better than the MB-Quarts that they replaced. SO already thinking about another pair for the rear deck to replace some alpine 6x9's Mmmm... will probably be dealing with this seller again soon. Get-um ready!
It's a cable, you plug it into the wall and into the back of your power hungry appliance and boom! it works. That's about it...
I travel quite a bit and find that this is perfect for taking my tunes where ever I go. I don't have a huge music collection so 120 songs is just enough for me. This sure beats taking my CD player on the plane and having to struggle trying to change CD's and bumping the passenger next to me. It's as small as a stick of gum and weighs about the same. Sound quality is excellent. Only drawback is that there is no screen that shows the song titles. All in all, very happy with this. Highly recommend this.
I receifed a F 80. The company had some computer problems. I got the lens and was told that the order was completed. I emailed them and asked where was my camera. They corrected the error. Offered me a full refund or a different camera.I took the silver body F80.It is a very nice camera. I am happy with it.
I priced this Item through several places and could not believe the price I paid for this wonderful cam. The picture quality is amazing! I have owned several cams, and this one by far has been the BEST!!
I liked the price. Good buy for the money. I called to get replacement because it kept turning off for no reason. Was told that I had to send $24.95 in order to get it repaired or replaced even though it was still covered under warranty. Maybe it's just me but, doesn't sound like much of a warranty. Check the replacement/repair warranty before you buy.
A very nice recording machine for MiniDisk format.
I ordered two of these lamps. Neither one has dimmer capability. Neither one has a touch base switch. While they are attractive lamps, they are not what was advertised.
If you're the sort of computer user that knows just enough about your PC to feel comfortable, but is afraid of upgrades, and hates to wade through complicated instruction manuals that go with them, then this product is for you. I recently purchased a second computer for another office in our home and I wanted both offices to share our broadband service. I just ran the cable from the existing DSL modem to the input jack of the router, then ran cable from 2 of the router's four output jacks to each computer. I booted up both computers and Bingo! Piece of cake! Both PC's and DSL function seamlessly and flawlessly. Best of all, the price was 33% less than brick and mortar retail stores!!
I am so glad I purchased this olympus DS-40. I searched out all the different brands of voice recorders and settled on the olympus and I am so please with it. It gives a great and crip clear recording, even when ther is back ground noise. you don't get the nasty back ground noise like the heater system etc... This is by far the best recorder I ever purchased. I use it mostly for college and record the lectures, but it also comes in handy to record myself and to remind myself of things to do/study, etc... The recording is so crisp, I am amazed with it. It runs on two AAA batteries, but they seem to last forever, which is another great aspect! There is an adaptor available to purchase if you don't want to buy batteries, but they really do last a long time. The only thing is I wish it came with a carry case, but I put mine into a hard covered eye glass case to protect it and that works well, they cost only $3.00 and work perfect.. I highly recommend this DS-40. I have tried other brands in the past, but none can compare to the Olympus!! thanks Olympus!!
I had ordered this particular flash drive for its capabilities of fast read/write times and memory size (8GB). Well Amazon had a code mismatch with the supplier Dolomite Enterprises. I had ordered the Corsair Flash Voyager GT, much to my disappointment I did not receive the "GT" I had wanted, I received a flash voyager standard (8GB) drive. With my initial intentions of wanting to load a complete Linux operating system on the drive I needed a drive with fast read/write capabilities. I called the supplier Dolomite Enterprises and spoke with the owner of the company and was told that the Corsair Flash Voyager GT model had been discontinued some time ago and offered me a reduced price for the drive that was shipped. The credit of the reduced charge was immediate. After speaking with the supplier my frustration had gone away and I was pleased with the personal service that Dolomite offered.I would recommend them for future purchases.
These are great straps for cameras or binoculars--it's like the camera weighs a pound less with this strap! Very comfortable, well made.I especially like this model, that is nicely bound on the edges (not all straps have that detail.)
I've been in photography for nearly thirty five years an have been waiting for the moment when I did not have to make excuses why my inkjet images did not compare to dye based photographs. With the Epson 2200 that moment has finally arrived.
Product arrived sooner than promised, well packaged and completely intact. It has been performing flawlessly since installation. Would highly recommend this seller to anyone
This is the second one of these mp3 players that i have owned, and i love this one just as much as the first one i owned. it is the best unknown mp3 player out there. its part of its mystique that is is so well hidden.
Perhaps it was just the particular unit I received, but this player had a problem recognizing DVDs and often wouldn't play them. Thankfully, Amazon has a great return process which made it easy for me to send it back for a full refund, and order the F85S model instead, which is so far working great!
I order this mouse last friday, hoping it would be delivered and it was delivered quite early during the busy holidays. I'm using the mouse and getting use to the design of it, and it's awesome, the scroll wheel doesn't feel cheap like everyone says. It feels more secure and on tight to give you more precise scrolling if you like to scroll it fast it will let you do that or use the buttons that its between. The trackball moves like a authentic mouse and you can not flick it across the screen for bordem which is fine. More reviewers mention that this trackball is not good for gaming, I tried it and it works just take getting used to.I love this mouse it's great.
I like how this zip disk saves data. I believe it is better than the little pocket zips because it allows me to keep my data in a hard file suitible to retrieve for taxes and business. Those little key chain gig sticks are great, but they do not store well on a shelf in an organized way, like his zip can.
One star is not for how Nikon products perform once they work properly, it is a measure of the lack of product defects (quality) and the extra costs incurred by the customer to get Nikon scanner products to work properly.I purchased a CoolScan-IV. When I received it, it was defective out of the box. I contacted Nikon technical support and they told me to exchange it for a new scanner. The new 12-Bit CoolScan-IV worked perfectly. When I was ready to upgrade to 16-Bits, I purchased a CoolScan-5000 and gave my CoolScan-IV away. What a mistake!This "upgrade" scanner was a total piece of junk. The images were noisy. I immediately contacted Nikon technical support about the problem. After some back and forth, they told me there was nothing wrong with the scanner; I was the problem. I recently found an archive copy of an under-scanned photo that I scanned on the old CoolScan-IV. I compared the images. The CoolScan-IV produced a very good image. The CoolScan-5000 was horrible. Without spending hundreds of dollars to pay Nikon Service to correct Nikon's initial quality defects, I am stuck with a piece of junk.NikonScan. NikonScan is the scanning software that comes with the Nikon scanners. When it works, NikonScan works acceptably; however, it locks up repeatedly requiring closing the program and reopening it. Earlier versions worked much better in this regard to locking up.Bottom line, Nikon quality has deteriorated to become very poor. I just described four Nikon product quality problems (initially defective products). There is a fifth: Nikon does not stand behind errors that their technical service personnel make.Each item described above had additional out of pocket cost or lost time associated with it. I know the scanners can perform exceptionally well once they are working to spec. I would recommend a Nikon scanner only if you are willing to unnecessarily pay out a lot of extra money and waste a lot of time correcting initial Nikon product quality defects and incompetent technical service advice.
I bought one of these with the idea that I could put a Nikon 70-300 ED-AF w/hood in one compartment and stack a 28/2.8 AF and a 50/1.4 AF (both with hoods) in the other, like I can with the 4 compartment insert, but I was mistaken. The 2 compartment insert is substantually smaller than half of the 4 pocket, so the 70-300 fits fine and seems to be well-padded, but the other compartment is more suited for a flash than another lens or two. As with every Domke product I've owned (quite a few since the Original in 1976), the quality of construction is excellent and it does serve a purpose--just not the way I'd intended.
I purchased this when it first became available a few years ago and loved it. I sold it a few months ago because I had convinced myself that it was more then I needed. After trying a 30D and a 5D, I sold them both and purchased another 1DS MARK II. When you own the best, you just can't settle for anything else. The absolute only feature I wish this had is the sensor shake to remove dust like the new models have. Other then that, this is the perfect digital camera. Do yourself a favor and use a high quality lens with it. The best deserves the best.
The best cleaner for LCD screens I've seen. No smearing, scratching, or film left behind. Get this if you've been putting off cleaning your monitor or TV, like I had, not knowing what to use on an LCD.
I got a Sony radio about 7 years ago and we both loved it. We would typically run at different times so it was fine to only use one. Recently we've been running together and I decided to buy a radio I could use as well. I bought the Sony SRF-M85V at a local store and was excited to give it a try.I was initially very disappointed with the changes. My old radio had 5 presets. The new one has 30. Seems like an improvement, but it's not. The old radio had 5 big and easy to reach buttons and you could hit any one of them and go to the desired station. The new walkman has a selector switch so you can increment or decrement through the presets. Not a big deal, but it was annoying.So the reason I'm taking this radio back is that it simply cannot play any radio station without an incredible amount of static. It's phenomenal how poor it is. Even the strongest stations in my area come through with so much static that it gives me a headache. I'm simply shocked at how poor every station sounds. It's simply unusable.
I was very disappointed by this mouse. First of all, the receiver looks really ugly, which is itself as big as a wired mouse, with a long cord. Then, the mouse does not work at all. When I put in the batteries (yes, it uses TWO AA batteries), only the green on/off light lighted up. You would expect red light showing from the bottom of an optical mouse, but it doesn't for the one I received, which shows the mouse is defective. Of course, it does not work. The cursor does not move at all.Don't waste your time on this piece of crap.
I bought the iWay so I can easily transfer photos from my SD card when I go on my trip to Nepal (I don't want to drag my laptop along).The things doesn't even work! I have an 80 GB iPod Video. My SD card is 2 GB. When I plug the iWay into my iPod, it says it's unsupported. I can't even find support information for the product to figure out why it's not working.I totally disappointed and will thoroughly research any other electronic gadget before buying it.
The Speck Macbook Pro 15" See-Thru Hard Case fits my MacBook Pro perfectly. I was nervous about purchasing the product but once I received it and installed it I was impressed with the product. Definitely dresses up my MacBook Pro quite a bit. Good product!
Firstly, its my fault for buying a cheap speaker. You get what you pay for. One speaker was bad right out of the box. It made a distinct humming noise that was audible over the music. The louder the volume, the louder the humming. I bought four total, so far, three out of the four need to be replaced. They are crackling and buzzing. That was after one week of normal listening, and tring to break them in. Ill be spending my money on better speakers soon.
I have had limited luck with plug-in radio transmitters for playing music from my ipod or iphone through my car stereo. Finally, I found this -- the magic device. Music plays beautifully -- no static at all -- you wouldn't realize that it's not a CD. Granted, I am not an audiophile, but I do tell a pronounced difference from the last Monster Cable transmitter I had. And on top of everything, it's bluetooth, so there are no annoying wires AND it does phone calls through the stereo, as well. I haven't made that many calls yet, but so far the sound quality seems great for both parties on the line. I totally recommend this.
The CD worked fine when I first got it. I played it about 5 times and then it just clicked off after about 1 minute. I tried different CDs, read the instructions through, and it just doesn't work! Since I threw away the packaging and receipt as soon as I got it, I can't apply for a refund or return it so I really lost out here. I definitely would warn you not to buy this item. Or at least keep your receipt and the packaging so you can send it back if it quits after six playings like mine did. I also will probably not buy anything else by Coby unless I can get a guarantee of return/refund if it doesn't work.
These headphones will change the way you hear music. Their crisp sound is absolutely amazing and blows anything I've used (Within the price range) out of the water, including my $180 Bose headphones. They're worth every penny and maybe more.
Bought this several months ago and like it very much. I have a 17" computer and it fits very well and is secured by velcro straps. Several pockets which accommodate files, cords, pencils etc. Very happy except for one zipper of 5 which continues to stick, but I just use the other side to overcome it.
My previous router was a Netgear RT311 wired router. It worked perfectly requiring perhaps one restart a year. I added a D-Link DWL-1000AP access point to the router and had problematic wireless capability. I later acquired a used Linksys access point and had similar bad luck. Since then, I have installed for friends and one small business a variety of D-Link and Negear wireless routers. All have worked flawlessly. Once I saw the price of the MR814 v2 drop, I jumped at purchasing it as the reviews were quite good. I have been quite disappointed with my MR814 v2 purchase. It requires frequent resets. My first MR814 progressively required more and more resets and died. I was on the phone with the now notorous Netgear tech support for over an hour and was told to return the product. I exchanged my MR814 for another one and was able to keep it up and running for over a week and it now requires a reset every couple of days. Sometimes I can just power it down and back up. Other times, I must do a hard reset. It seems I'm not the only person with this problem. As far as the actual wireless performance, I have not been dissatisfied. It was reasonably easy to set up though I did initially have problems with accessing the network. The range is reasonable. Compared to my previous D-Link and later on Linksys access points experience, the netgear experience has been pleasent. So, my wireless experience and the ease of setup are the only reasons I gave the product 3 stars. The instability of the MR814 v2 is enough for me to warn any prospective buyer to keep away from this product.
I recoemd this prodcut because ia a verry nce quality monopod with ut the expensive feature of othe monopodes in the markat, I just receive it a week ago an seems to be durable, I recoemnd this product
Well designed, works perfectly with my Canon Rebel XS, good range, big range for focussing the target.the complain maybe that i have is the autofocus is little slow, but for this lens, i better if you use in manually mode to achive the the picture as well you desired.if you want a lens not spensive like other, this lens is a good choice.i recomended this item.
I ordered the Belkin XM Auto Cassette adaptor for my 2001 Audi which predated the era of in-dash CD players or Aux inputs. What I received instead was a Philips Cassette Adapter, a product listed elsewhere on Amazon. I figured they're probably all made by the same manufacturer with different brand labels, so I went ahead and tried it out. Unfortunately, all I get is badly distorted noise. I tried reversing the cord and flipping the adaptor to no avail. Bottom line - it just doesn't work with my in-dask cassette deck.
This is my very first binocular and I was looking forward to buying some for a long time.It took me a while to choose this one and I was very exited when I received my package delivered at home.But after opening the box I realized two things:- The cap protecting the front optics is damaged (a part is cut).- The strap provided to carry the binocular (around neck) is damaged too.But I used them several times and they seem to work just fine.I do not know whether I was provided a refurbished item (or a returned one from an unsatisfied customer)I'll update my review in case anything else happens during normal use.The little bag provided to store and carry the binocular is not very thick.Thicker would be better. It just protect from dust but not effectively from shock if any.Binoculars are not heavy. It is easy to carry them around the neck in the case.
I researched about LCD TVs for about 6 months. I've visited many electronics stores to get an idea for what I'd need to look for. This KDL bravia 46v2500 is the best for this value. I am totally happy with this product. It looks sleek and the picture quality is amazing. The HD programming is awesome.The only downside is it has only one HDMI cable interface.I think I got the best value for my bucks.
A truly remarkable product. The sound reproduction is superb, and the antishock feature is almost impossible to defeat. Frankly it beats a lot of pricier units into a cocked hat, the only disc player able to come close was a Sony microdisc player, no CD portable has such a sophisticated antishock feature, whatever their famous brand name, much to the despair of my friends. Whether jogging or driving over bumpy roads, this is the unit of choice. The blue is just a bit too bright, but I can live with that.
worked for first 4 tapes that video taped and then doesnt read tapes:(wasnt worth money at all... its an alright product
Although there are other Panasonic players that are probably better, the price jumps rapidly with the &quot;better&quot; player. I have had this one for over two weeks now and am extremely pleased. The sound is excellent, although a bit soft. The eXtra Bass System does a real good job at filling in the lessened bass. The 40 second skip protection is also excellent. The headphones are good, but could be better. I paid under $100 for it, which makes it the best buy. Better headphones and placement of the volumn knob would have given it 5 stars.
The 2.0 USB card was easy to install and it does what they said it would do.
The Hitachi 702HT 5 piece home theater system is a great way to get the movie theater experience in your home and for a great price. The system has many great features that make you feel like you're Maximus when watching Gladiator, William Wallace while watching Braveheart, or the guy who gets his head taken off by a cannon ball in The Patriot. If you have a Home Theater or want a home theater, the Hitachi 702HT 5 piece home theater system is a must!
Even tough it was 150 ft worked fine with the video resolution. The signal interference or cut outs in between
The Ipod Nano is a very worthy successor to the wildly popular Ipod mini and is a great addition to the Ipod family. This thing is tiny. You won't believe how tiny it really is until you have it in your hands. The Nano pretty much does everything the big 20g Ipod can do, except it holds only 1000 songs with 4g model and 500 with the 2g as well as photos and album art. It also includes a stopwatch which is handy when I go running. It is also extremely light. I thought the Mini was light, but this feels like a feather not to mention extremely thin. It slides into my front pocket with ease. The screen is smaller of course, but doesn't lose its clarity. There is also the return of the touch sensitive click wheel first introduced on the Ipod Mini. It works very well sifting through songs in seconds. The Nano comes in the familar white and a very slick black, however the black one will definitely show more scratches. Gone are the variety of colors of the Mini.The only gripe I have about the Nano is that it is extremely proned to scratches. I was extremely careful with it even handling it with a microfiber cloth, yet still managed to get scratches on it. I don't know if it's only me, but I get really anal about scratches on brand new products I've bought. You would think after coming out with the other Ipods that suffered the same problem, Apple would've been smart and covered the Nano with a scratch resistant material.
Only tried this item with the new PS3 slim and it did what it was supposed to do.... it fit fine and worked like it was OEM made.
I ordered two of these in order to use the QuickVPN client to remotely connect to a client office. After a easy install, the QuickVPN worked fine. After a few days I received "Gateway Not Responding". I was connected over the WAN to the management web of the unit. I could see the connection attempt with no errors.I called tech support and Linksys said they will email a BETA copy of the QuickVPN software. Try that and call us back. They never emailed it. I packed them both back up and sent them back. Do not waste your money if you want remote VPN.
for the price these are great earbuds. they do not fall out and I only hear what I want.
I don't know why you would need this. We ordered it and only used it one time. After figuring out how to use our Garmin we discovered that our model does not hold a charge, thus we cannot carry it around and use it. To use it as a GPS, it has to be in a car and plugged into the outlet there. You wouldn't really have a need to have your GPS plugged in at your home, because it isn't moving and cannot function.
Received the product way before it was supposed to come and fit my box just right super tight and didn't crack or chip like other products I bought from other companies . But this product is great :D
I can control my stereo DVD player Cable Box all through the wall. I love it. Thanks
Quality product for my Giottos tripod. You pay extra for the Giottos name on the outside, but they work well and I would recommend.
This item didn't change the signal strength at all. It is a total waste of money.
It works well. I get very good bass response out of my Athena 400 watt subwoofer. Don't really have any complaints other then if you wiggle it around and cause some interference with a ground, you'll get an explosion of bass...but I would assume that's how it is with any cable.
I'll echo any positives that I read before deciding to buy - the c550 (my first gps) worked easily and immediately right out of the box, etc. - without ever having seen a gps, you use this intuitively. Mine was purchased in August, came with maps and software up-to-date; but going to the Garmin website was easy as well, downloaded some extras (nothing important).But here's my story from our first real use of it this past Labor Day weekend. Returning to Connecticut from New Jersey on Friday, we were on a course to hit the usual parking lot on the G.Washington Bridge - turned on the radio advisory way ahead to hear that it's a 2-hr delay going over the bridge. Heard from someone at a rest-stop that the Tappanzee was just as bad so don't bother, sister-in-law at the same rest-stop making basically the same trip said she was just going to get in line and deal with it. To make a long story short, we decided to just let the Garmin take over and avoid traffic. It took us off the turnpike (saying that it was recalculating the route to avoid traffic tie-up), worked us through a couple little N.J. towns (during which we kept passing on-ramps full of parked cars), and got us over the bridge in maybe 20-30 minutes. As we approached the Connecticut border, called sis-in-law to see where she was - she was still in traffic not even yet in sight of the bridge.Aside from my traffic story, I love this little machine anyway. Oh, and don't be an idiot like I was on the first try - use the locking lever on the suction cup mount (duh) to lock that baby down (could that mistake be why people are complaining about the mount?). It's not going anywhere...
Have had this same pair for almost 3 years now. Have never had a problem with them. Use them mostly attached to my laptop or an iPod. Note that these will drain a battery powered music player like an iPod much faster then "eye-bud" style earphones. Overall, sound quality is good, they cancel some external noise but not all. I find that over time my ear area gets little sweaty, but I guess with this style of headphone you can't get much in the way of airflow without compromising sound. My wife also has the Panasonic Retro Style Monitor Headphones, and they are pretty good too.
This little guy is a gem. I replaced an old starstream modem and 2 wire router with this guy. First of all I removed alot of clutter and wires. I had fry's install it but I am sure I could have done it myself. I set up a wireless and wired network. I was using my neighbors no password wireless with a very weak signal and some drops, now all my troubles are over with this system, lucky day for me at Frys when the sellman talked me into this one instead of an Actiontech. He said he used this one and it was one of the best for the money and he was right. I usually don't trust what they say but did this time and it turned out great. Buck
I mainly use this item for my job as a medical transcriptionist, which means that I wear these on my head for eight hours a day, five days a week. I've tried many other brands of headphones and these are by far the most comfortable to wear for long periods of time. They do not press hard into the ears or cause them to get "hot". Soundwise, they are excellent at cancelling constant background noises and hums. Even so, I can still clearly hear the conversations of people around me. I mainly use these headphones to listen to the dications of physicians, however, music sounds great on them as well.
It works as good as the original APC items, but the only issue is that you will need a little know-how to install the device. Not exactly plug and play but this product will save you lots of money for the trouble. I wish they have better instructions with it but isn't rocket science to figure it out.
I tested these between the two units in a duplex apartment building. Each apartment has its own electrical meter and main panel, although they share the same 240Volt service from the street. Result: Works great! The speeds varied slightly depending on the outlets into which these were plugged, but were always much faster than my 3 Mb/s cable modem connection, and were also consistently faster than 802.11b wireless. Supposedly, the connection quality is not limited by distance, and the signal travels just fine across circuit breakers, fuses, and even between the two 120V legs of a 240V service connection, as I confirmed. In a big building, or one with many obstructions, wireless is a hit-or-miss solution, whereas this seems to be rock-solid.
I have to admit, I didn't care for the Brother printer at first. But it has definitely grown on me. Glad I gave it chance! It does a very good job of printing, and I'm very pleased with the scan capability. So far it's been a very dependable printer. I had assumed it would come with "sample" print cartridges, but was pleasantly surprised to find they were "full-sized" cartridges.
Great filter to protect my lens, great service and quick delivery. The only problem i had is my Canon L lens will have problems sometimes focusing with this filter on.
No complaints here, got exactly what I was hoping for. The headphones came quicker than expected and in great condition.
Not much to write other than it shipped fast, worked well, and works perfect for what my intended use is for.
I bought this for my 7 year-old grandson who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy which severely limits the movements of his limbs. In fact, he can literally only use his left hand. The mouse works perfectly and provides him with the freedom to be creative on the computer.
The armband is nice, but the belt clip and lanyard look cheap so I just threw them away.
I've had this product for two months. I'm pleased with how it works. Finding cassette players these days at a reasonable price is difficult. The reason I gave only 4 stars is because I can hear the tape turning when it plays and it can sometimes be annoying. Overall though I am pleased with the product and happy that I don't have to buy CD or MPs versions of some of my favorite tapes.
Sub sounds good. Cable stays on securly. I have nothing to compare it to since this is my first sub but the whole house shakes when the sub is turned on so the cable must be good!
Belkin Express Card Multimedia Reader [..]Does the job sticking out the tongue by [...][...]As soon as I put it in my laptop, I was disappointed. True, it works perfectly well with SD and Memory Stick Pro Duo cards (that's all I have so far to feed this Express Card), and it reads and writs very fast.BUT, unlike both of my PCMCIA Compact Flash adapters (one from Sitecom and one from San Disk) where the whole thing fits into the PCMCIA slot (that is, the adapter AND the CF card completely!), this Express Card does NOT fully host the cards.In other words, more than one third of the SD card (almost about half of it!) overtops the notebook; and even the Stick Pro Duo, smaller than the SD, still overtops by a couple of millimeters. This kills the adapter for transporting the laptop with a card in it!I don't see why this Express Cards can't fully host a tiny Stick Pro Duo or, even less, an SD card into the adapter (which is almost as long as it's older sister: only 1 cm. shorter) while PCMCIA Compact Flash adapters fully host a CF card, three times bigger than an SD!
I hung my 32 inch Samsung tv this weekend. The installation was very easy. The mount ways more than the television by double, very heavy duty construction. They give you 3 lag bolts to mount to the wall which I think is over kill. I put 2 of the lag bolts in and believe me when I tell you that the mount would hold at least 150 pounds. Very impressed with the mount and the different positions you have for viewing.
Everything was delivered to my full satisfaction except for one thing. The charger was delivered with adapter for US. This is understandable as it was delivered in the States, but there should be an option to change this as there are many of us having stuff delivered in US, and then brought home to Europe.
I bought this to connect a radio to my Geo car, the quality of the cables is very good, and it just fits perfectly with the factory connector, highly recommend it!
I don't think this bag is as small as people are saying. I just bought a Canon A630, not a "super" compact camera, and it fits in here nicely. Snugly, but perfectly, and all that I need. There's also a little bit of room in the small zippered pocket for a memory card or spare AAs. Recommended.
I bought the Canon 200DG a year ago when I bought my Canon T3i. I hunted the internet for a bag that would hold my Canon plus the three lens I own. I then added a Canon flash to the bag. With the battery charger and it's cords I easly filled the bag up. The bag protects the equiptment and that's inportant to me. Yes the bag is big, and yes some times it's hard to open the two buckels. But to me that's just a minor problem. Safty of my T3i over rides these small problems. When I bought the bag it also came with a flash memory card holder. That was a plus!I am getting ready to buy a second Canon 200DG for my new Panasonic x900 CC. I need something big enough to hold the CC plus a shotgun mic. and a LED light plus the cables. The shotgun mic. is 10 inch's long and it hard to find a bag with a interior size of at least 10 inch's.
Purchased as a back-up printer for a 3rd computer... very disappointed in machine function; doubt it will survive too many years of service. Ink cartidges seem on the small side. Have used HP printers for the past 18 - 20 years... maybe time to change or to spend a few more bucks for a higher end product.
This is my first purchase on this kind of video gear but not the first Linksys adquisition. I can count at least 5 Linksys product around my desk right now. I though that in spite of beeing a bargaing I would have gotten an excelent product as Linksys usually do. I certainly would not recommend buying this camera if looking for a home or office surveillance or monitoring option. The resolutions is good, but only with a very good indoor light. Don't even think about point it to the outside windows since it contranst and bright auto control are almost useless in this condition. After set up (wich has to be done exclusively with the included CD) the image windows is very small and cannot be resized. As a conclusion, buy it only if you cannot afford a better one or if simply you don't need something better. I give one start since it work (with several limitations) almost out of the box.
This Webcam is extremely compact and delivers a pleasing image even in low light. Increasing light on the subject does, however, improve the image quality, as it does with most any camera. While the images it produces are not quite as good as Logitech's Pro model the results are still satisfying.Designed for notebook computers, this Logitech model is lightweight and travels well in its included soft pouch. I have both used this Webcam model and given them as gifts and they've worked great with Sony VAIO, Dell and Sharp notebook computers. There have been no issues with the clip on those computers. Manually adjusting the color, white balance, contrast and intensity produced more pleasing results for me than the automatic mode.I HAVE had issues with the built-in microphone, which is why I gave it four stars instead of five. While video conferencing via Skype or Yahoo Messenger, the audio will disappear and be replaced by static. The only way to eliminate the problem is to disconnect and then reconnect. Since this can happen several times per minute, the problem is more than just occasionally annoying.Downloading and installing the newest software from Logitech's Website resolves the audio problem. Therefore I recommend downloading and installing Logitech's newest software instead of using the disk that comes with the camera. Then allow the program to automatically install more updates when you re-boot your computer.For privacy, I use a Philips VOX130 Mono Bluetooth Lapel Style Earbud Headset, which I also use with my cellphone, with very pleasing results and still do not need to be teathered to my computer.
I purchased a pair of these radios a few days ago ... and have been very pleased with them... I was still very pleased with the performance and range of these units. We seem to be able to get ~1 mile range through some fairly heavy forest without any real trouble, and quite a bit further depending on terrain. The sound quality is quite good, with the person on the other end remaining clear out to the very extremes of the radio's range. The auto-squelch is also nice, although it would be useful to be able to turn it off (which you can do on more expensive Uniden models) as I am convinced that I could get a bit further range that way. These are also really, really small; the entire unit fits in the palm of my hand. For comparison, it's only 2/3 the size of my Nokia 3360 cell phone.I would have to recommend these radios for the casual user. If you need 5+ miles range under all conditions, you should re-evaluate your price range. If you need some walkie-talkies for family use a few times a year, I don't think you will find a better product. Frankly... if we ever need better radios, these will make great toys for the kids!
The only problem with Domke is that there is no local dealer and it is hard to figure out what bag I need. But what more can I say? It's a Domke and it is perfect. I'm going to say the same thing about every Domke product that I buy. I have used Domke bags since the late 70s.
I have used better over the years so I was extremely surprised by all the recommendations toward this product.1) What I received in the mail was a single vial of thermal grease, in a syringe. No instructions, no packaging. So maybe that was a seller issue but to recive 0 documentation with it was a surprise.2) On their website, the instructions are very specific on how to apply depending on your cpu. However, for ridged or non-flat heatsinks, the painfully (no joke, over 12 pages) instructions become plain dumb (involving a credit card, razor and coffee filter). Look, I get where they were going but they don't have a sperate pdf for non-flat heatsinks if the new instructions boil down to "fill the gaps".Hopefully the actual product will be stellar over the long run but the everything including the installation has left a lot to be desired.
this product works well, DivX movies look good, but not as good as a normal dvd. I like the USB port, but it won't read a NTFS formated drive, only Fat 32 I think.
My grandson adores his Ipod shuffle...it is perfect for him...and no problems at all with it....Best Gift idea for anyone!
This handy device is exactly what I needed. It offers good capacity (for now :) and is small enough to bring it with all the information I need just in my pocket. I have been carrying it around with many other objects like keys and pens and it is still just like new.
Functionaly, works fine, once you get it working. The software included is not supported by Windows XP. You must go through a whole annoying process to receive your updated software. I submitted the request five weeks ago and have not received it yet and don't bother trying to call customer service, you would be better spending your time asking the camera itself for help.
Bluetooth ... on/off button ... small ... feels good when you click it ... I love this mouseI use this mouse for precision when I'm video editing, it gives me the control that I can't get with the trackpad on my laptop. The only thing its missing is left and right scrolling, but I can live with that.
It's great to find items like this on Amazon! It was a genuine Plantronics part and works great! I couldn't imagine being without my headset!
This was my first laptop and vow to never buy another Sony VAIO again. Like most others I had problems from early up. The clock stopped keeping the correct time & date and I would always have to reset it each time I turn on, the magically corrcted itself after about 4 months. The "J" refusesed to work after a while now it just sticks whenever it feels like till I hit backspace or esc to stop it. Finally it decides to shut down and give a dull orange screen. I'v learnt my lesson... it's good to have places like Amazon to read reviews on products (sorry I didn't read about this one before).
while having problems with the original sound blaster sound card, I located another original working sound card thru Amazon, I ordered it, it arrived in a few days, I installed it and it works great.
The product description says:"Original Brand New Apple Laptop AC Adapter with New Power Cord."To me that means it should come with the white square power brick and the white cord that hooks the power brick into the wall. When my order arrived, it contained the power brick but the cord included was black and clearly not made by apple. The black cord fits the power adapted however it does not complete the "sqaure" of the powerbrick. This whole thing was very misleading and now I see why it was so cheap. Buyer beware. I should have bought the official replacement from apple. My mistake.
This product has been one of my favorites for a long time. I have bought it for myself, my girlfriend and several other friends to chat with them around the world.A great quality, easy to use camera with a good quality image for its price.The seller is also awesome! Great communication and service.Thanks a lot!!
I use a UV filter on my lens to protect it because unlike others it has the least effect on the amount of light passing through it and does not affect color. I use it indoors and out with both black and white and color films. The only time it is off of my lense is when I want to affect color or contrast by using a special filter. It reduces haze to improve the clarity of outdoor pictures. Tiffen filters are well constructed.
Several months ago I had purchased a DVD Recorder at a local Walmart store in North Carolina, and sent it home while I was on active duty. When I got home I found that this device functioned for a minute then died. I went to my local Walmart at Mayaguez, PR but the manager did not want to accept the return since the item was not in stock in Puerto Rico. I had to return it directly to APEX but noticed that almost two months later I haden't received a reply or the recorder. During this period I had tried calling them several times but was always put on hold for at least half an hour. After at least ten calls I was finally able to talk with someone. The new recorder arrived several days before the warranty expired and the new recorder lasted three week before it died. It exploded and burned strange as this may sound. If the warranty on this product where more then 90 days the company would most likely go bankrupt. I don't recomend this product to anyone and customer support needs a lot of improving.
not as versitile as the nikon stuff but cheap nuff ya doesnt worry but crunchin it
We just took a vacation, and the speakers were great to take along to the beach and the pool, however, the Ipod does not fit in the area like it shows on the picture. When you plug into the headphone jack, the Ipod won't sit in the opening for it.
All the good reviews are right - the picture is great the sound is great, etc. I enjoyed mine immensely - until it turned into a giant paperweight, with the pixelation/lock-up problems mentioned in numerous reviews. I would not recommend this nor will I ever buy ANY product made by Panasonic ever again, due to their total lack of customer support. Buy a Sony, a Pioneer or a Toshiba - anything's better than Panasonic.PS: For all of those who wrote positive reviews, I am sorry in advance for when your machines fail...
While I should have read the description more closely, they should have easily edited the picture to show a correct representation of the product.
Samsung HT-X50 5.1-Channel 5-Disc DVD Home Theater SystemCoupled with my Sony HDTV and Blu-Ray, I have created a small theater that is as good as it gets. I am using the Toslink connect for both Comcast HDTV and Blu-Ray. Though I'd like a little more sound-molding capability, the price makes this a choice I'm pleased with.
this product is truly waist of time 2 look at. you would do better with damp cloth 2 clean your computer. i quess you get what you pay for. i dont like the ideal they said its the vacuum cleaner/hoover for computers.do hoover know the using their name.
I purchased this item to replace a Terk antenna attached to a Yamaha receiver. This product did notheing to improve my reception over that I was getting from the Terk product. In addition it is poorly made. When trying to install, the copper lead wire snapped off requiring me to purchase a local replacement connector from Radio Shack. Save your money, this product just doesn't measure up to others comments.
I have used this lens on my Nikon D90 for almost 2 years now and out of my other zooms and prime lenses, this is my favorite.First, a little rant regarding the 50mm 1.8 lens (I know, this is a review for 85mm) A lot of people praise the 50mm 1.8 (or 1.4) as being one of the greatest lenses, and they ARE great lenses for full frame since it was a normal lens, but in the DX world, 50mm is not long enough for portraits and headshots and it's too long as a general use so I use this lens about 90% more than I use my 50mm 1.8. Also remember that just because 50mm APPEARS to to be zoomed in with DX, it is still a 50mm 1.8 lens and has the same distortion that a 50mm would have so you will not get very flattering headshots with a 50mm the way you would with the 85mm. In other words you can't say "the 50mm acts the same on DX that 85mm does on FX".Now that my rant is over, the 85mm seems to be the perfect lens for me on DX for headshots. It's very unassuming so it's not intimidating to the subject, I can stand back and that helps relax the subject, flatten the image, and it's a very sharp lens. For studio work where I shoot at F/8 ISO200, it just blows my mind. I'm not sure how much I would like to use this lens for headshots if I had an FX camera...maybe I'd like the 105mm more.Other uses: I love this lens for live music shooting. Often times long zooms aren't allowed, but I can get in venues with this little unassuming lens. It's funny to me because I've been next to hot shot newspaper photogs with their giant f/2.8 zooms and me with this little lens get more than 1 stop more light with them and my neck doesn't hurt carrying it the way theirs does.Nothing against zooms mind you. I've had my eye on a 70-200mm 2.8 VR, but for 4-6 times lower price, AND the same or better image quality, this is a great alternative if you can do without zooming. Right now I have a 70-300mm VR and this lens and use this lens far more than that.Compared the 85mm 1.4 - well the 1.4 is legendary and if you have the cash go for it, but for most people, the 1.8 is great.
I have used this scanner for a little over a year now, and it really provides incredible results on printed and other opaque materials. Colors are very true (perhaps a slight warming on the color-temperature, as others have mentioned), and sharpness is fantastic. The scan-times were relatively slow, but an upgrade to a USB 2.0 card on my computer (cost me about $20) solved that problem. Scans times are very acceptable now. I have never had much use for the OCR software, but it seems intuitive enough and does a decent job. The rest of the software is not used much either (aside from the drivers, of course). My only beef: the transparency scanner is not what it was cracked up to be. The few negative scans I have made did not come out so well, and the reported competency of the integrated transparency scanner was one of the selling points for me. Maybe this is as good as it gets for a flatbed with an adaptor, but if you really want to get good results with transparencies, get a dedicated film scanner.
I use these speakers as my front speakers for my home theater, and I'amvery happy with them, I recently added a Hsu subwoofer to my system and they seem to compliment each other very well. If you want a descent sound and don't want to spend a lot of money I would recommend these speakers.
Replacement mouse for older Macintosh computer are getting hard to find. This particular mouse is no longer listed on Macally's site. The Macally mouse is very durable and operates smoothly.
I got it for 12.95 because I added it to my wish list. and then when I came back to buy it, 24.95 so add stuff to your wish list if its cheap. overall this is worth it. It xomes with a 28mm-37mm downsizer.
The Epson brand in works fine with the printer. Refills and generic do not. Epson should figure out how to allow refill inks to work.
This device looks good but is a waste of time.Once you plug everything up,you think you're ready to have fun.You'll begin trying different avenues for a solution but will get nowhere.For me,the sound works crisp and clear but the images show up shaking as you watch them.I think the problem is the VGA cord.
It does what it is supposed to do. Couples 2 USB together. This was cheaper than buying a longer cord, I have plenty of short ones to use up. Works.
I have had this lens for about five (5) years. It is a good quality lens that is very usable at f2.8 and up. It provides very high quality images and is solidly built. I have had much more expensive lenses from Canon such as the 70-200/f4 and the 17-40/f4. While those lenses provide a variable focal length and higher quality build, they are at most equals or slightly inferior in regards to image quality. I see a lot of people buy kit lenses and I want to cry. This lens is a great alternative and a wonderful lens in its own right.
I needed a battery with at least a 800 mah and the picture shower higher with the Dimensions I needed what came was not what was shown
This is a very cheap copy of the genuine Sony Adapter.I ordered the VGP-AC19V15 and got a cheap Chinese copy of a VGP-AC19V7!Completely dissapointed.
Well, i have had it for a while and it was working. But then my computer suddenly stopped realizing it was even plugged in. So i tried another computer, and then my laptop, but nothing. I think it may be the driver, but I am just warning you people that you need to be careful.
I needed a new PATA hard drive for a legacy system that cannot be replaced for a couple more years. This one has been doing the job so far. Before installing I did a full zero fill and full diagnostic check on it.Although the HD is getting high marks, Amazon, you really need to teach your packers how to pack a HD for shipping - the shipping box was much larger than the HD box, and there were only two little airpacks put in for "protection". Even if they were both full, they would have been inadequate - however, one of them either wasn't filled or popped in shipment, leaving the HD plenty of room to slide around in transit. Look at the user-submitted pictures - although I didn't take this picture, this is exactly how mine arrived. I have never had shipping problems through Amazon in the past, so I thought that person's packing job was just a fluke - boy was I wrong. At least the HD doesn't appear to be damaged for now...UPDATE: Three weeks after installing this hard drive, it suffered a catastrophic crash. Luckily I had all important data backed up and only lost the user's Outlook .pst file. While I cannot prove it, I reasonably believe the packing, or rather the lack thereof, led to this drive's premature demise. I am now in the midst of trying to RMA it through Western Digital.
Deberia tener un manual mas explicativo y no unos dibujos en la tapa del carton del empaque. Debe ser montador en un case media torre o torre completa. Los conectores son de 3 pines y no permite de 4.
I bought this light for my Canon GL2. This light is an awesome product. It works really well at night and can illuminate a wide area of darkness. When working with people - you want to make sure people are at least 4-5 feet away because of 2 things, 1) the light is very blinding and 2) it can cause some over-exposure of your subject. So if you can turn down the heat (adjust exposure levels while recording)then you should be fine. It works GREAT outside as well and can really light up the dark very well. GOOD BUY!
I have only one complaint about this earbud/mic unit - the cord is too short. Otherwise, the sound quality is good and the built-in mic with PTT works fine. A 2.5mm extension cord from radio shack (meant for phone headsets, #43-2003) alleviates the cord problem, however. The earbud cushion is comfortable. To be discreet, this is an excellent accessory for your Motorola FRS radio.
This product arrived 1 day before scheduled. I have a Canon T2i camera and this lens is outstanding. i noticed quite a difference right away from the Kit 18-55mm lens. the potrait pictures are fantastic. it is not however, good for landscapce shots.I recommend this lens. I am aticipating the arrival of the hummingbirds so I can capure them feeding with the 85mm lens.
I use this with my macbook connected to a 23&#34; JVC tv as an external monitor.The height is perfect for me with the back post in the center position (top of laptop is about 3&#34; below eyes).The stand is easy to adjust and it's sturdy. I just wish it had a smaller footprint. The product image shows the back post at the lowest position which is as narrow as it gets.
When the Zen V Plus works, it's great, but mine has gone into a coma twice since I purchased it in January 2008. Both times, pushing the reset button didn't turn it back on. Trying to charge it didn't help either. The first time it died, I was ready to return it under warranty, but after a couple days it "woke up" (on its own) and worked fine. It just quit working again, a few days ago, and won't come out of its coma this time. I was going to return it, but found out my labor warranty expired (after 90 days) and I have to pay $25, in addition to shipping the damned thing back and insuring it. I'm not sure if it's worth paying this to get a replacement that might give me the same problems!
I received the card within two days. It works great and I got it at a good price almost half of what I pay at any department store. Fits my needs, since I will be using it for my dslr filming. This card works just as good if not better that the scan disk cards that I have. Class 6 with 16 gb. Great product at an even better price.
I bought it for my PS3 slim not realizing that the slim's socket is 2 rounded circles. I'm so accustomed to Playstation always using the square-circle technique that I didn't realize they stopped.So I literally just chewed off the squared corners and it works fine. You probably don't have to chew them off, as I did, but I figured I'd throw out a heads up that it needs to be trimmed up a tiny bit. :)
The dot matrix ribbons are from old stock and the ink on ribbon and internal pad have dried out. Print is not black enough except for draft type. Supplier should destroy remaining stock or determine way to re ink the internal pads. In present state selling these ribbons is a scam.
I was excited to see this on Amazon. Great quality and it saved me $15 from buying at a small local store.
We bought the 900 MHZ unit because of its light wt. and distance of use. We spent the first 48 hr charging it like directed, it should have taken 24 hr., but the light did go off finally. The unit worked great all around the house with very little static. After using it 5 days the battery ran out, we put it on the recharger for another 48 hours, and the charging light never went off as directed telling us it was now charged compleatly. We called Sony and was informed the battery charge light and charge should shut off after 24 hours if not it is defective and should be replaces or repaired. We took it back and got another unit only to have the battery light never shut off after 36 hours the first time around. Sony no longer has any service centers and sends you to &quot;Parts/Accessory Inquiries&quot; these people know even less about this device. Are the direction wrong, will the unit battery give out from over charging, will the head set finally not recharge at all, for $150.00 thoses are big questions.
The correct filters showed up quickly and intact. (In one of those tube mailers). 5 stars. :]
loud and clear, awesome bass response, but not muddy. i have yet to have any issues with them, but the wires are very thin, look to be a possible issue long term
The GPS device is cool, but the Rand McNally Streetfinder software is junk, really worthless. In the Northeast corridor where you would expect the data to be a little more precise, the software often says you are &quot;off course&quot; even when the position icon shows you exactly on course. And the plotted course route is often not the best route, sometimes it is dowright wacky. Should I mention that I am still waiting (six months later) for my mail-in rebate?
As previously noted, this cable does not come with right angles (which was not an issue for my use). Quality of the cable is good, nice connectors and cable is very thick (I know...old school of me as that equates to quality to me). The negative element of my review is focused on the vendor I selected - Technology Galaxy - just simply pick another. My expereience was they failed to deliver product to USPS to be shipped. They stated it was misdelivered (USPS tracking shows they never received product) and then they were slow to get product shipped after I notified them of this error. Good product, just be careful who you are buying it from.
Constant d/c is annoying...have to reset it everytime the signal "disappeared" from the computer, even if the broadband connection are in excellent condition.
I had excellent service from this company and will reorder titems again for my camera.
I am very pleased with this product. It fits my laptop perfectly and performs well.
Just a great simple little player, easy to use and tiny. Gotta get one!
I really like the harmony remotes and I plan to buy another one, however, I will buy the less expensive models like the 670 or 510 because the 880 died on me slowly. The buttons, particularly the most used buttons like volume started to require a lot of effort for them to work, then it became a nuisance to use the remote at all. I don't know if any other vendors remotes that will make life as easy for us to control our many A/V devices. So, my word of caution is buy different (less expensive) models, so when they die it cost less to replace. Keep in mind the 510 only controls 5 products, but for most people that's all they'll need.
This CD player is the greatest thing I've ever owned. I spent a long time looking around at others, I had owned an older model and when it started skipping when I was walking with it, I knew it was time for a new one. So I researched and researched and finally found that this one was the best buy for the money. Sure, it's a little steep, but trust me, you can shell out a few more bucks for a better value CD player. This one is basically un-skippable. I shook the heck out of this thing and I didn't hear it skip once. The remote is a great asset, it is backlit, as is the LCD on the player itself, and you can access all the features on the main unit from the remote. It's a very easy to use design and is worth paying a few extra dollars. And the case that comes with this thing is excellent. It's a sort of soft leather and it has nice fabric on the inside that's sure to not scratch the player. It's got a handhold on the back so you can hold onto it while joggin, walking... whatever you're doing. And the battery life is amazing. Just have the 2 rechargable batteries in the player, and 4 more AA batteries in the tube-shaped case and you're set! 76 hours of battery life, WOW! That's amazing, really useful for long trips where you won't be able to charge the batteries. All in all, this thing was worth the money I paid for it, about 120 dollars. It's a superior model to other brands, and while some other Sony's might be a little nicer, this one cuts the cake for me, and it's gonna work for a long long time.
These are very comfortable to wear, and the sound is great. I use them out jogging, and they stay put, without any pressure on the ear. The tight fit blocks out any outside noise, so be careful around traffic, as you cannot hear cars. I would highly recommend these to anyone.
Esta es la mejor opcion en cuanto a precio y calidad del producto. Claro que hay tarjetas mas rapidas como las 9800 etc, pero por este precio la calidad y rendimiento son muy superiores. El procesador grafico corre a baja temperatura y no necesita conexion a la fuente de poder. Tiene soporte para DIRECTX9 y todos los adicionales(shaders, anisotropic filtering, etc.). Recomiendo el upgrade para todos los usuarios de las Nvidia TI y las ATI 9500 o inferiores.
I like my Archos 605 wifi (160gb) it plays most video files, all mp3s and it displays PDF files (slowly if they are in color).Overall I would give it a 8.5 out of 10.The ability to display PDFs is nice but I really wish the player was better built. A highly colored PDF page can take 20-30 seconds to load.The ability to record via the DVR dock (not included) is great BUT the recorded avi's are in a DRM encoded format and cannot be viewed on a computer (I have yet to find a decoder)The wifi web browser is nice but its an extra you have to purchase.If you want the Archos 605 with all the bells and whistles expect to shell out an extra 100$ or so in add-ons.I would have preferred a "deluxe" model with everything included.
After reading rave reviews about this headset i decided I'd give it a shot. I bought a new laptop which i use for music, movies and various video games and i needed something that would put out some serious sound so i wouldn't disrupt everyone around me but would deliver the output i wanted.Pros:-the speaker sound quality is very very good, truly a multimedia headset. deep bass and clear high ends (loved it when i watch netflix instant steam, listen to music and played games). sounds better than a lot of my friends built-in speakers-long cord is nice if you want to sit/lay down without the device having to snuggling with you-collapsible: very nice for storage/traveling. everything folds into each other so there are no extra parts hanging out, waiting to snap off-comfortable: i thought the set was very nice to wear, not a pain to use for a long sitting. fit snugly on my head but wasn't too tightCons:-long cord (yes, it is also a pro) looks kinda messy and can get everywhere and knot up-gives me serious headset hair (big dimple across the top of your head)-microphone... i was so excited for the microphone seeing as the packaging prided the whole set on "clear voice technology." perhaps i got a lemon out of the batch but after getting yelled at by many in-game players for the mic; i had to go back to typing... first being too loud i tuned my settings until the volume was fine but my voice kept clipping and crackling (the microphone was not too close to my mouth nor was i speaking too loud) making me completely unable to communicate with my friends and teammates.I really wanted to love this headset but instead i'm forced to like it, tried to contact Koss but received no email back. Currently in the market for a new headset that will appease me in both sound and voice. If your not worried about the microphone then you cannot go wrong with this headset. *1 thumb up**NOTE, the input on this set is NOT usb, using a dual jack system (Green/pink) for one headphone and one mic so be aware if your device does not have these jacks
I would have to agree with some of the comments here about the discharge rate. I've had a set of 12 of these batteries since 2004 and they are still going strong. I don't know if the quality back then was better or not. I use these batteries for everything from digital camera flashes to my Wii controllers. I have had no problems with these batteries yet. I will probably buy more of them but will be more sensitive to the discharge rate to see if quality has gone down.
Purchased a pair of this to use in my Konica T3. Batteries fit fine and meter reads the same as my handheld meter. Will get a few more to keep handy. Nice alternative to recalibrating my camera's meter for modern batteries.
I had my doubts about the radios because they were such a good price but they work great and I'm very pleased with the purchase.
It's a Great CameraBut it have two problems1-Don't work well with low light2-The driver fails with Windows 2000
I ordered 2 of these USB data indicators. I tested them both with equal results.Test #1: USB data indicator was on USB extension cable connected to my computer. I put it in-line with a small memory stick. The blue LED turned on right away and the red LED turned on whenever I opened a file on the memory stick using windows XP.Test #2: USB data indicator was on an industrial computer's USB host port. The blue LED lit as soon as I plugged it in. I installed a proprietary position sensor device on the other side of the USB data indicator. The red LED lit all that time as my position sensor device is talking all the time. The USB was operating in a serial data class (not HID or mass storage class).No problems with both of my USB data indicators.
Exactly what we were looking for at a price we could afford. Well-made and easy to assemble.The delivery was quick, too, which aced out other contenders. Easily accomodates eight people(or more) sitting around in bistro-style chairs. The star and moon cutouts cast a wonderfulglow on the ground, allowing just enough visibility to find the poker stick when needed!It has a wonderful rustic quality and has become a landscape feature in our yard--we use iton a pea-gravel patio and we couldn't be happier. The grill, the poker stick and thespark-arrester lid is included in the price. A wonderful value!
These speakers are great! I only have onboard sound, no soundcard, and the sound out of the speakers is true to life. The subwoofer, for its size and wattage, is amazing. The speakers can be wall or monitor mounted too. If you have plus for windows xp, you can use the speaker enhancement function for these. No complaints here!
These jewel cases have performed well for me. The cost per unit is very good and I would recommend them for bulk use.
This bridges the gap between computer and desk for us. The upright mounts take pendrives and the two flat ports we use for the wireless mouse and keyboard dongle and a small hard drive that goes to and from work. The power supply measns it will run Hard drives without effort (it even charges the ipad but gets a little warm) and never fails to register devices.The side slot is actually surprisingly handy for charging cables that get tangled or lost on their own although I am not sure why it is really there. The hub also lights up when in use and we think when the power supply is being used (green and orange LED's)
I had to throw out all of my headphones because the sound of them just couldn't compare to these speakers. I always have the volume on 3 and these speakers turn CDs into ear candy. They are great background for reading and looking at magazines(preferably Pokemon,Rolling Stone,Mad,Animalia,Far Side,Spin and countless guitar magazines).From now on I usually just spend my money on music and these are the reasons why. They sound absolutely great and light up my pathetic life.
I bought this specifically because it has the "always on" feature which I wanted to use for my IPhone and BlackBerry. I also have an external hard drive, wireless mouse and keyboard (unfortunately both with their own Bluetooth dongles) and a digital camera. Along with failing USB ports on my PC, a seven port hub seemed like a good idea, especially if I could recharge my IPhone and BB while the PC is off. Well turns out that neither the IPhone nor BB will receive a charge if there is no USB signal available - something Targus conveniently avoids mentioning in all of their product literature. Not until I searched their Support page and found the item below did I figure out why neither of those devices were charging. I have got to ask, what is one most likely to plug into a "always on" USB port ? It is going to be your mobile communications devices. I think Targus deliberately obfuscates the truth by leaving out the fact that those types of devices will not work. And for that I think they suck, and this device at about $10.00 more than others that do not have the "always on" feature, this product is a rip-off. When you get down to brass tacks, I suppose it works as advertised, but the advertising is deliberaty misleading about the real capability of the "always on" ports. I have no idea why this thing has support for audio, seems completely superfelous to me.Some devices (including iPod Touch) require a USB signal in addition to power to charge. The "Always On" port will provide power, however when the computer is turned off, there is no USB signal.These devices require that the computer be turned on in order to charge.
The two original fans that came with my case (One on top and the other on the side) just didn't pull the air fast enough out of my case for the amount of gaming I do. By replacing both with this it keeps the internal case temperature down so that even when I'm gaming for several hours at a time I haven't seen it go 10 degrees more then when it's been idling for hours.
I've almost finished burning my 3rd 25-pack spindle of these with no problems. I burned them using my Akai DVDRW120 stand-alone burning deck & my Plextor burner on my computer. I see the 25-pack has been discontinued! Why is it every time I'm happy with a product they stop carrying it? I just ordered the 50-pack spindle instead.Update- Jan. 24, 2005Only about half of the first dozen or so of the 50-pack spindle worked... & then just barely with many of the working discs skipping or locking up on parts. Not 1 of the rest of the spindle worked. They wouldn't even format! "Invalid Disk" error messages on most blank discs. These problems were observed on both my computer & my stand alone burner. About the 15th from the bottom I found 1 with a deep gouge & several deep scatches in it, but the rest looked spotless.I've also used up almost half of their 25-packs of DVD+R, DVD-R, & their DVD-RW with no problems on my computer, but my stand-alone burner will only burn on DVD+R & DVD+RW.There's definitlely something wrong with their 50-packs folks. They may be bad batches or they're too fragile to be packed on a 50-pack spindle & withstand the ruthless banging around of shipping. I noticed the 100 pack got 1 good review out of only 1 review. I'll wait to see more reviews on it. In the meantime, I did notice they're carrying the 25 pack spindles again... I'll stick with those.
This inexpensive reader has worked great on many computers and provides a great way to transfer digital pictures to various computers without the need to hook up my camera (avoids hassels of carrying wires and possibly the programs to install). Can't beat it!
As everyone else mentioned, this product doesn't actually have the LED's as shown. I figured that before I ordered, so no big deal.It also arrived with the power supply casing dented at the top and bottom on one side, as though it was dropped on its side The box it was shipped in was pristine which leads me to believe it was dented when it was packed (or before), not damaged during transit.But it works, it's quiet, and I need my PC now, so as a lazy passive-aggressive consumer I'm just going to keep it and gripe a little about the dents.*Updated 4/6/2009 - can't reboot my PC anymore, the power supply is making lots of noise and just isn't delivering enough juice to run the PC anymore.It gets to the stage where it scans for drives and freezes - which is the same problem I had when I replaced the original supply with this one...going to try a different brand, and one with more watts.
This is a nice unit for people who wish to have bluetooth (as well as MP3 interface) in older Chrysler units that isn't available otherwise. I had no desire to change my head unit, so this kit was the perfect solution. My '02 Neon even had a space between the lower dash and the floor console for the receiver unit (separate kit). Install was a snap, and I couldn't find a better price for the unit than from Amazon. Received the interface in 1 day as well. Overall, I am very happy with it.
This software seems like it was designed more for your desktop than your palm. On your desktop, it is a fully interactive map of the U.S. But you can only load a single still picture on to your palm. No zooming, no address finder, nothing!!! If you're looking for interactive map software for your palm, stay away. But not bad for your desktop.
it's pretty f'n sweet, honestly. the only thing is that you have to broadcast at 88.1. you can set it to a different frequency thru the driver app, but when you turn the radio to it, there's only static...but the quality is pretty good at 88.1Mhz so i just left it at that...slight distortion when walking in between the broadcast and reciever antennae, but that is to be expected since usb can only pull so much power.All in all, it's f'n awesome to play music on your computer and be able to pick it up in your car in the driveway, or play it on any radio in the house....it's like having your own private radio station. w00t
I've owned these Binoculars for 15 years, they're bullet proof and have no equal in or out of they're price range. When you use them at night as I do for commercial fishing you see the difference they have in they're ability to gather light. I also own a pair of Canon 18X50 image stabilized and I use them mostly during the day because you can't beat Canon's image stabilization but at night the image from the Canon's is just a black circle when looking at un-illuminated objects on the water but the Fujinons show the object illuminated better than with the naked eye. Well worth the price if you need the light gathering ability.
A great product for the value and easy of use. I need to upgrade my old scanner (probably could have just update the software) and this unit was just perfect for me and a great value.
I was kinda scared ordering something like this. I thought I might get ripped off. But to my surprise, my order came faster than I thought. The camcorder worked perfect. I was very pleased.
If you have a quality camera with lenses you will eventually need this product.This lens tissue paper comes in a small convenient notebook style dispenser which is easy to store and use.Most lenses can be cleaned with just the tissue paper however sometimes lens cleaning fluid is also need to get the lens clean if there is debris stuck to the lens.I recommend always using canned air to try to clean a lens first as often times lens tissue and lens fluid are not needed.Always remove and debris with canned air first prior to touching any lese with lens tissue. Always start in the center of the lens and work your way outward with a gentle circular motion. I recommend using canned air to remove and tissue fibers on the lens itself once you have completed cleaning the lens with tissue.Keep in mind when using canned air, DO NOT shake the can or tilt it too far as the contents can damage the lens.
Based on reviews here at Amazon I bought this receiver to replace an old Sansui that finally gave up the ghost. I wasn't expecting too much given the price, but the glowing reviews may have raised my expectations a bit.In any case, the receiver is weak, picking up only the strongest stations in my area even with the external antenna. The sound is rather muddy, with no amount of fiddling giving me the clarity and brilliance I'm accustomed to. Finally, the overall quality does not inspire confidence. When I adjust the volume the knob wiggles!If you're looking for cheap, this may fill the bill. But keep in mind that it's a $120 receiver made in China.
I have had this thing for about 6 months and it has been in the shop 3 times already for bad hard drives. Yesterday the "new" hard drive put in under warranty AGAIN went bad. This thing has been in the shop more than it has been at my house. When it does work it is very slow, even setting the windows settings for high performance and no frills. I can't say one good thing about this laptop.
The cable works well and it was a good price compared to my brick and mortar store.Terminals fit tight into my receiver and media player. Picture is crisp and the colors vivid. The cable feels of good quality and the ends are attached well. Feels like higher quality than what I paid for it.
CD-quality sound I wasn't expecting for..., still I was dismayed by the scratchy low-fi audio produced by the my-Vox. One possible explanation would be the extreme compression scheme required by the small onboard memory size. Tiny memory equals tinny sound, I guess.Needless to say, I returned mine.
One has to be careful with generic batteries, but this one still works well after a year of use. Good buy.
I had these head phones for two months using them mostly at work in the office and the right earbud cracked open. The same exact thing happened to my coworker who baught his the same week. Coincidence? $200 headphones should last longer than 2 months!!!
It's been 10 minutes after I posted my last review...In that time, I have installed the latest software and updated the firmware. The two really took me about 5 minutes.The update adds a nice feature for single-PC networks. If a device is labeled a single-user device, then you don't need to take control of it every time you want to use it.I also found out that it is possible to boot others off the server (actually everyone).If you go to the Admin tab on the server SW, and edit the server settings (something simple like a password change), it will reboot the hardware (not your PC), which will disconnect all shared devices. This is a rather brute-force approach, but the manual doesn't indicate any other way.Even after an extra 10 minutes of use, I think this device is the best thing since a USB thumb drive (which you can connect to the server as well).This thing is just TOO COOL!!!!- end of gushing -
This media burns perfectly at 8x on my mediocre Artec DVD+-RW drive, and can be burned at up to 12x in some burners. I burned a full dvd movie in about 7 minutes, and the discs play more reliably in my 5 year old dvd player as well as PS2 than older media that burned at 2.4x.
I bought three of these NHJ MP3 players and gave two away as gifts. I kept one and it was and still is my favorite MP3 player. It's a shame that NHJ went out of business. This player holds 60 gigs and works like a wonder. I create playlists of different music for different events and connect it to portable sound system whenever I go to parties or invite friends over. I also use it around the house to play different albums. My suggestion: If you can find one... buy it.
True to its name, the Logitech Classic Keyboard is a throwback to their heritage; a straightforward model requiring no special software, without any extra keys or controls. The keys have a slightly-firm springy responsiveness with audible feedback (a slight, but non-intrusive clatter).Compared to the basic USB keyboard that Dell ships with all its desktop PCs, the Classic's keys are springier, the spacing is a little less dense (which fits my fingers better), and the boundary around the actual keys is more asthetically pleasing in contrast to the sparseness of the Dell keyboard.This model is shaped slightly differently than the otherwise identicalLogitech Classic KeyboardPS/2 model; the trim on the side towards the user is a little narrower, allowing proper use of a wrist-rest, which was a minor drawback on the PS/2 model.This is a basic keyboard with nice feedback and a low price. It's hard to go wrong here.
Got the item sooner than I thought, and it works great! All cheaper than trying to find one in stores during the holidays.
For those of you who have had problems or heard about problems with the E500/E530 wire, just upgrade (if you haven't bought them yet or are buying another pair) to the SE535's which is this year's model. The sound is pretty much the same, the price is the same, and the wire is built like a tank to fix the E5XX wiring splitting problem. They also have memory wire and a slider to keep them snug against your ears, and the cables are detachable, so if something does happen (which I doubt) you only need to get a new cable and not have to "burn-in" a new pair of cans.
Not much to say. It seems a good filter. Clear. Solid. Protects the glass below.Normally I prefer Nikon and B&W; filters on my better lenses, but needed this for a kick-around lens.
Opening and closing the palm T while it is in the hard case is very awkward. It is VERY easy to unintentionally unseat the palm from the case. I found it clunky and dysfunctional. At least with the slim leather case sliding the palm open and closed is very easy and it stays connected to the case until you intend to take it out.
I've had this printer for several years now. I bought it (at an incredible bargain price) refurbished, which worried me at first. But it has turned out to be a super performer.The (photo) print quality is very good, and the large format images are impressive.On the down side, you start to realize you (and other people) don't have the wall space for too many tabloid or B-size prints. And framing is expensive.Also, I like the fact that this is a network printer, but the print drivers stopped working after a year or so (reinstalling them is on my to-do list). I can still use it by reading media cards directly from the printer.I have printed over 100 large (12x16" or larger) photos, and countless smaller ones. The ink does last reasonably long, but a big print is going to cost you probably $3 or more in ink, plus the paper. But it's well worth it.
It works.. It has a fitting in the battery compartment issue (Lock).. I'm not sure about the rubber seal fitting properly and sealing the battery compartment either..
I own six of these batteries, and they have all worked fine. I typically go on road trips with some mountain climbing, and I will shoot hundreds of images a day. Generally, I go through about two batteries a day, at this rate. I often camp, so am unable to get to a power source, then have to get a motel room sometimes every other day.Using my EH-21, I can recharge as many as five batteries a night--they usually take some 1.5 hours to fully recharge. It's so convenient to have the recharge light so I know when the charge is completed.I hope to upgrade to a higher MP Coolpix, soon, and the added recharger that now comes along with the camera should make for faster recharging, then able to use two at a time.You do need to keep these babies warm during the night camping, and take them out of the camera while you're not using them during cool or cold nights.I have to replace a exhausted battery quickly for my Coolpix 880, since if I wait too long, I must reset the camera settings, including the time and date. My Coolpix 2000 does not have this problem.It's good to have a few batteries since they take up little room in my camera pack, and beginners might be distressed to find with only one or two batteries, you can run out of juice after only a few hundred shots. I do use my LCD display heavily, and am often turning the camera on and off.Cheers for Nikon that they do not fail to support this product by changing to new types of batteries for their newer models. I plan to get either a 5400 or 8700, later, since they use the same battery type.These EN-EL 1 batteries last much longer than a set of AA batteries. They have lasted me some hundreds of recharges so far, and I have not had to throw away any of my batteries, going back to 2001.
got the first part of the order ontime, but short 1 package, contacted the shipper, got the lost pack in short order. great service.would order again.
Update: I've had the unit now for about two years. It still works fine, although the material covering the on/off button has worn completely off. Actually, it started wearing off after less than a year. In light of the fact that this is designed to be a "shower radio," this is really an inexcusable flaw: after all, you cannot use the radio in the shower if water will seep into the innards of radio. Fortunately, I never used the radio in the shower itself. But, still, I'd have to take at least one star, even two stars off, for this defect (which I know other reviewers have commented on as well).The radio was a little smaller than I expected, but that's good. It takes up very little room on my bathroom counter and is quite unobtrusive. The reception is generally very good, although I tend to listen to only one station (89.3 KPCC). Still, I had trouble getting good reception with my last radio (an Aiwa), so the Sony is a big improvement. Occassionally, I still get a little static (depending on where I am standing in relation to the radio), but overall I would give it a score of 4.5/5.0 in terms of reception (I still occassionally get some static). I also tested all of the TV stations, and the Sony had no problem tuning them all in. No static to speak of, although the volume was low. I would definitely recommend this radio.The sound quality is quite good for a radio as small as this. I have to crank it fairly high to hear when I'm taking a shower (even though it's waterproof, I don't put in the shower with me). However, there's not distortion at high volume.I cannot say anything about the battery life yet, but overall I'm very satisfied with the radio.
Have used the charger and worked great. Came quickly and am very happy with it.
I've listened to several different mp3 players, including the Dell Jukebox. The Jukebox sound cannot compete with the iPod minis. The colors are fun, and you can customize your equalizer settings to get the sound you want. It holds a lot more songs that it seems and has games to play while waiting in Restaurants. (seriously)
This a great thing for people who are upgrading or changing different systems around. I have had it for over a year, used on CD/DVD drives large 3 1/2" & 2.5 drives. Just using it once will pay for it. Far easier to use than a case.
The K40 overall is a good antenna. The recieve and transmit is awesome. I had some trouble out of the box. The PL259 on the Coax was intermittent causing severe SWR problems until I replaced the PL259 and the SWR settled down to about 1.9. Not an excellent standing wave, but that has more to do with my vehicle and the antenna placement than the antenna itself.Too bad the PL259 connector was intermittent or I would have rated this much higher. One shouldn't have to replace a connector on a brand new coax. Connectors are not that hard to put on and get right. Damned crimped connections instead of SOLDER like it should be.
Got this for my wife's christmas present. In general, it all works rather well. DVD, TV and Radio (phone part untested) all work well and look good. Sound is decent. However, there are some things Audiovox ought to improve upon:1. IR remote control reception is too finicky. It appears there are two IR receivers on the unit. One on the main unit and one below the TV screen. If you don't aim the remote control exactly perpenticular to one of those two receivers, the remote control isn't picked up. It could be the remote control shipped with the unit is weak. I can be only 5 feet away from the unit and the remote won't be picked up.2. MP3 playback mode is weak. While it does play MP3s, it will only shuffle within folders. Also, it doesn't read the ID3 tags of the MP3 files. All you will see is the file name (which is truncated way too short in my opinion). It also isn't easy to get the CD in shuffle mode (lots of button clicks).3. Tough to get disks in/out. You have to be in DVD mode to get a disk (CD,DVD,etc) in/out of the unit. Something you can get used to but why not allow disks to be inserted/ejected while you are watching TV or listening to the radio?4. I have not found a way to program a TV channel in or out of the channel lineup. When the unit first powers up, it does an autoscan of all channels you can receive. It appears you can't take out any channel it decided the signal was good enough for. Same for adding a channel.5. You are unable to use the remote to jump memory presets. For instance, if you preset a radio station (it has 4 presets), you can't use the remote to jump to that preset (same for the TV). You have to go to the main console buttons to do it.6. The viewable screen angle range isn't too hot. For the most part, you want to be viewing the screen on center.It is possible some of these can be circumvented, but the accompying manual is extremely terse. Still, considering the bredth of media this player can deal with, I think it was a good purchase.
I grabbed these a couple of days after I got them and put them on a '59 Kay arch-top. Wow. They made the guitar come alive. Before, with flat-wounds that someone had put on them, it played well but was the worst-sounding of all my guitars. Now it competes well with the others, so of course I'm very happy.
TheMonster AI ICLN-S iClean+ ScreenCleancleans the screen well, but inevitably leaves behind streaks. No matter how hard I try, I cannot use it on my computer display or HDTV without leaving streaks. I don't plan on purchasing this product again.
Good seamless paper. I bought both the black and the white and they both help me make great pictures.In hindsight, since I generally only shoot individuals, I might have gone with the smaller rolls of paper just for ease of use and changing out, but no complaints about this product.
It works very well, but the USB connectors can come out easily if you move your laptop around. Very portable and handy.
This is truly a marvelous binocular, and unquesitonably one of my favorites. The size is perfect, it's lightweight and very comfortable to hold. And the images are breathtaking in their clarity and detail. In terms of image quality I prefer this binocular over much more expensive models by Zeiss, Leica, and Swarovski. Yes, it's that good.The 8x32 designation means that this binocular magnifies the image by 8 times and the objective lens (this is the lens pointed towards what you are looking at that lets the light in) is 32mm. While some are drawn to 10x42 models or even 10x50, it needs to be stressed that more is not always better. Additional magnification tends to only enhance the minor muscular trembles in your hands and arms, making the image seem less stable. Additionally, higher magnification leads to a constrained field of view. While the 42 and 50mm lenses do allow more light in and thus theoretically lead to brighter images and higher resolution, this is an advantage that is seen in only very unusual circumstances. And it brings a lot more weight and bulk as the penalty. For most terrestrial observation, this 8x32 combines exceptional image quality in a light-weight, ergonomic package.The downside is that this binocular is not waterproof. While some careful preparation should allow a user to keep safe in the field, I've had more than a few experiences in tropical forests where unexpected rains have left me thoroughly saturated. For most users and in most applications, this issue shouldn't be too much of a problem. But if you are prone to stepping off the path and going into some inhospitable areas with severe tropical rain, I'd suggest a waterproof model. You may wish to look at the Nikon Venturer series.If you're looking for a comfortable, light-weight binocular that is easy to carry, this is the one. If you're looking for binocular with images that are astonishing in their clarity and purity of color, this is one. And if in most instances you will be avoiding situations where waterproofing is essential, it's hard to go wrong with the Nikon Superior E.If this model was waterproof I would give it 5 stars and unhestatingly recommend it for general use over any other binocular currently available. It's that good.
I've owned several PDAs over the years and had abandoned the Palm platform for Sony Clies - the Clies were faster, more stylish, had more features and fantastic screens. I was intrigued by the features of the Tungsten C and tried one out at a local store and immediately purchased one online. In short, the C is a power user's dream PDA. My impressions after 3 weeks of use:Screen: incredible, very bright, robust colors - rivals the Clie NX70V, maybe even a bit brighterWiFi: immediately connected to my home Airport network - range is about 70-80ft - I have been able to connect effortlessly to T-mobile hotspots in several StarbucksSpeed: nothing like it on any PDA - the C truly flies - the browser speed is next to incredible - much faster than browsing on a PocketPCKeyboard: I have never liked thumbpads, but the one on the C has the keys spaced so they can be accessed via thumb typing - I rarely need to use the new Graffiti 2Memory: you will not run out!Battery: very good, I'm getting 10-15 hoursThe mono sound issue doesn't bother me at all - I have an iPod for mp3 listening - the C is fine for Audible content - the mono/stereo doesn't make much difference with the spoken wordIt would have been nice to have built-in Bluetooth - the only limitation I have found so far.I would also would have liked to have a travel charger included - it's a pain to have to carry the cradle around.
Reformat the internal flash on Linux as fat32, install Rockbox, & it's a pocket powerhouse. You get lossless audio, filesystem based playlists, mpeg-1 video with full CD audio, jpeg photos, synchronization with car ignition, very fast navigation. Rockbox only works with version 1 of the firmware & it's a bit clunky with USB but works.RockBox crashes & falls back on the stock firmware for USB, so although RockBox supports SDHC cards, you can't write the SDHC cards on it.Not sure what use video on it is, but it could be fun if you still ride in your parent's car on long trips.Not sure what firmware version Amazon is currently shipping. The stock firmware either can't play files without ID3 tags or needs a windows program to import files. It definitely needs a Windows program to import photos & forget about video.
I installed these in a customer's car looking for a upgrade to the decade's old system in his classic car. I liked the fact I could get tweeters up in line with ears and out of lower doors. I also have home Polk speakers that are amazing for clarity, imaging, power handling, etc.When I tested these out, I had read about others thinking they were too bright, so I left the crossover switch to "flat" for tweeter. This worked great for my application. I also installed coaxial DB Polk 6.5" in rear doors. These are more efficient or something, I had to up the gain on rear channel a bit.As far as sound, WOW. I was really impressed. I know they are quality speakers but I was bit apprehensive after looking at the stamped steel baskets, wimpy looking magnets (based on how they didn't seem to hold themselves to steel door during install). My reservations were blown away by the sound. I used a master recording CD of Steely Dan to tune the system. While the bass in my system has no other speakers and no sub, for "gentleman's use" where you're not trying to thump, you can very use these as the only speakers. The sound was the best I had heard in a car as far as imaging, depth, clarity. Having them "marine" rated also makes me feel better about the product and how it will survive in a leaky door.I am using a Fosgate 4x 75w RMS power amp to drive them, but at 91db efficiency you might not need that. It depends on how loud you like it, and music you play, etc. The amp is loafing with these speakers.DOWNSIDE:* The tweeter supplied mounts do not aim at all. The mounting for the tweeters seems like a bit of a afterthrought on what is a kickin' system. Polk needs to look at this. I was going to put on the A pillar but the lack of angling options led me to put at top of A pillar where the angle was better and could be hidden more.* Unless I'm overlooking something the push-on connectors for the tweeters don't fit the xover, you have to cut them off, which seemed a bit weird on a designed component system. Also the covers for the xovers does come off to reveal the mounts, but this was not shown in instructions.NOTE: when comparing other speakers like Kicker, note the much less efficiency rating. Less amp needed on these at 91db.
I got mine 18 days ago. I would prefer more megapixels, but in the price range, I had to choose between megapixels and zoom, and I went with zoom. I simply like a strong zoom. I took it to the zoo to test it. For some animals you need a strong zoom and for some animals you don't.I feel that the picture quality is better than the Canon Rebel 2000 35mm/Kodak picture CD combination. I used to get my film developed with the picture CD option, but that costs too much. I wanted to say goodbye to film. My Canon has easier to use manual focus, but my Olympus has easier to use exposure compensation.You can shoot short films with the camera. 6 minutes fits on a 128 MB card. At the zoo, I filmed a bald eagle in flight.For my new digital camera, I paid extra to get a 128 MB card, spare batteries, and AC charger. I would recommend those items.
After returning, not one, but two, Sony transcribers. I bought this one because someone else I knew used this one. I LOVE it. It has more features than my Sony and is just all over a sturdier piece of office equipment. It has made transcribing (almost) a pleasure!
In all honesty - the charge on this battery lasts FOREVER lol. I used my camcorder to record a basketball game (so say 2 hours), plus our vacation, lets add another 2 hours, I still had MORE than 4 hours left of charge!!!! Amazing capacity! Highly recommeneded!!
I bought this system about a year ago and have no problems with it. Speakers a quite different looking and have enough power for my aparment. The sound is good and clear. It has a self powered suboofer and the bass is deep. I am not much into gaming etc and the receiver has enough inputs for me. No HDMI, but for this price it will be asking too much. Would give 4.5 stars if there was an option.
My whole house is controlled by a mac mini pro and dozens of Insteon switches. When my Mac Mini failed because of RAM failure I was lost. This product was priced perfectly and restored my system immediately.
I got this Netgear switch to hook up other computers, so far only 2. I does the job well.. However you need to hook it through your router, it's got 8 ports which is I believe enough so far for my home network. Good product.Delivery was great either.
I bought these Sony DVD-Rs after not being able to find my preferred media, Fujifilm at a local Best Buy. All they had were DVD-Rs made in Taiwan which are nothing but junk based on my experience. I saw that these Sont DVD-Rs were made in Malaysia and bought them hoping for the best, not having experience with any media made in Malaysia. Well the first 4 attempts at burning disks turned out nothing but errors, 4 disks in the trash. I was pretty pissed and was ready to take these back to the store but then decided to make one last attempt and try burning at a slower speed than rated. (Mind you, I have burned over 700 DVD-Rs at 16x speed with no problem using Fujifilm DVD-Rs on my pioneer DL DVR burner.) I tried burning the next disk at 8x speed instead of the rated 16x, and the disk burned succesfully. So I hesitate recommending these unless you get a good price like I did. I paid $13 for this 50 pack at Best Buy, half what amazon is charging. At that price, I think the caveat of having to burn these at half their rated speed is a fair trade-off. But if you want true 16x rated quality disks I would stick with disks made in Japan, which are really difficult to come by these days.
The sound quality (for a person who doesn't care that much) is excellent. Way better than the stock phones that came with my mp3 player. However I chose these phones because of the wrap around. I thought it would be more snug for when I'm traveling or working out at the gym. I was disappointed to find out that they are not adjustable. And they were twice the size of my ears. I'm 5'2" and female. I guess I have small ears. But my friend who is 5'10" and a guy tried them on and they were still too big. Why would sony think that there is only one size of ear? And why make earphones for ogres? Weird. I sent these back.
This is a handy flash drive like many others, but at a good price. Some reviewers have complained that it did not work with an external usb hub, but it works fine on my D-Link 7-port external hub.
The HDMI cables arrived earlier than I anticipated. I plugged them into my Sony PS3 and my Samsung 52" LCD. The picture was nothing short of amazing when looking at a Blu-ray DVD. For the money spent, I couldn't be happier. Why spend boat loads of $$$ on Monster cables or anything from Best Buy or Circuit City? Spend less and get the same w/ these cables.
The product looks better in person. If you need a SMALL bag for a 13.3 MacBook, I think there is no way you can get anything smaller.If you need to place something besides the power adapter (fits just in), look somewhere else.Very well built. It was exactly what I was looking for.
I have also experienced the noise and very slow speed others have mentioned. Additionally, the product has prematurely failed. Turning off PCast did silence the clicking noise, but this forced me to use another drive for my shared iTunes library. To its credit, the drive was able to stream HDTV (a recorded transport stream of about 10GB per hour), but for general file copying, this drive is very, very s-l-o-w.My main complaint with this product is the fact that it completely FAILED less than 2 years after purchase. I had thought I was extending the life of the product by turning off PCast (constant read/write) but to no avail. The LED now blinks 6 times, indicating irreparable disk failure, emits a painful groaning noise, and will not connect to any computer.I have also experienced the same, slow, nearly useless advice from the customer "service" personnel. Forget about ever reaching them by phone - their M.O. is a delayed, cryptic e-mail if anything at all.I will never buy another Buffalo product. I bought this product because technically it looked good on paper - in spite of its ugly enclosure design. But while the company may have some good ideas, their execution is pitiful.
Pro:-It's $10!-5 Button design is a GODSEND for heavy internet users. The back/forward functions were worth the price of admission.Cons:-Computer would stop recognizing it every 30 minutes or so...I'd have to replug it in to get it back each time.-Big and clunky design...if you're looking for something sleek and ergonomic, go with Logitech.I wouldn't purchase this again.
Works very well and it's very helpful in many situations.The price is what it should be for this kind of accessory.Good buy
ipod mini has the appropriate amount of memory. 4 GB is a lot of memory ... i don't own one yet, but i'm in the process of obtaining one. however, i won't be paying $250 for it. hit me up if you don't mind jumpin' through a couple hoops to get yours for super cheap.joe_tomico (yahoo)
I was skeptical when I chose this one, since it was milti-format, and could get for only 100 bones, but it works great! I have had mine for a couple of months now, and I have burned a LOT of DVD's with it. Works great, I would recomend this to all who need a reliable DVD burner, that doesn't degrade the post burn picture.
I remember I bought my first CD album for about 12USD. The first thing happend, when I opened it in my home to store in my CD collection was, that the middle part had broke. I immediately return the product. So when I was buying this one, I was looking for different kind of characteristics, at all I was checking the material the cd album is made. Very well made, the bubble sleeve &quot;technology&quot; that amazinlgy reduce surface contact and this way protecting your cds. what's really cool that you can attach &amp; dettach the sleeves, so if you have another small cdProject unit and you want to take only some cds to your trip or borrow it to your friend, by simple dettach of a sleeve it's done, you don't have move around all your cds.
I luv my iPod...I have always loved music...and this way I have music with me 24/7 ...I also enjoy bible studies; Chuck Smith, Jon Courson, and Craig Coffin I go to bible college and am able to download the classes I am in, to hear at a later time. It helps so much for that...if you would like an mp3 player I totally recommend this iPod 80g player. The reason for the 4 stars instead of the 5 is the fact that sometimes; not a lot; it will freeze or the click wheel doesn't react that fast...other than that it has tons of space, I have over 2000 songs/bible studies and 2 movies and still have like 37 gigs left of free space.
I use mine when I am on the tredmill or when I jog. The battery life is not that bad and if you register it when you first get it they will replace the back if it falls off. I like it and I only paid $60 for it. Not for the hardcore music fan.
I have just got to say that the price I got for this TV on Amazon has got to make it one of the best values I have ever gotten. I saved over $300 compared to the next lowest price I found. This is an excellent tv with great features for a mid priced rear projection. I am normally a first adopter for technology but I have waited years for the mid range HDTVs to become affordable and I for one am not disappointed.Pros:Picture QualityPriceFeature setsizeSoundCons:Inability to disable some featuresPIP set up and change is too menu intensiveAll in all I could not be happier with the TV.
This is just what the title says, a basic, low-cost indoor antenna. After purchasing antennas costing four and five times the price, I found this RCA basic antenna to be the best. I use it on my 19 inch Magnavox TV with an HDTV converter box. I get all the high def channels, even the ones my larger HDTV with the pricey antenna won't pick up at all. I don't even have to reposition it. I get all the analog stations, as well-crystal clear--no distortion. I live 20 miles from the nearest tower in a small suburb of Phoenix.After buying higher-priced antennas with poor results, I gave up and went with this one and love it. The only thing I regret was not purchasing it on Amazon. I paid more at one of the local big-box stores.
I couldn't be happier with this product. I am not a technical person so I am speeking from what I want out of an mp3 player and this fits my needs wonderfully. I havn't had any problems with it. The software that comes with the Zune is very easy to use and allows any music you already have on your computer to easily be added to your Zune. You can also easily add pictures and videos from your computer. I would highly recommend this product.I am not here to debate whether the Zune is better or not than the Ipod. I could care less. My girlfriend bought this product for me as a gift and all I can say is that I love it and would recommend it to anyone considering it.
DVD drive stopped working after 6 months. Numerous reset attempts did not fix the problem. Drive makes a clunking noise, fails to read any discs, and still gives me "NoREAD" errors even when the tray is empty. This is the second Panasonic product I've recently had stop working so unless their customer service people are willing to bend over backwards, I'll be spending my money elsewhere forever.
This product will go through sleet or snow. It has 15 mile range and is a great deal. I can't believe how cheap it was.Mike Siegel
I waited for almost a week to receive these speakers and was anxiously awaiting them.Unfortunately, they were defective.They would not play on batteries because the little springwas squished behind the plastic and so, could not make contact with the batteries. they were truly beautiful speakers, wellmade with an excellant hard case for their protection. Unfortunately, I was the unlucky one though.They have excellentreviews on the net.
Very difficult to use and constantly....CONSTANTLY shuts off on its own in the middle of my workouts. If you plan on using this while sitting still it may work better but with the slightest movement it shuts off. The user interface is very poor. I expected more for my $[...] and all the good reviews.
Occasional jams and communication problems printing from the internet (for which you simply turn the printer off and back on) but generally, operation has been pretty smooth for the last several months I've owned this item. The rebate process was timely from NEC, the quality is good enough for camera-ready copy for offset and the machine as a whole is recommendable for single person use in a home office. For duplex (booklet) legal-size printing, you really need to get the optional paper tray.
This is an easy to use camera that you can beat the crap out of. I thought that i had lost my first one and i missed it so much i bought a second... well the first one showed up again and now i loan them both out to my high school kids for website projects. I used this camera in asia and central america and beat the heck out of it knowing i had another at home. Over the last three years I have used this camera in the rain dropped it several times and never once put it in a protective case. It still works great and my kids are still punishing both of them. with a 128MB smart media disk i can hold about 1,000 picures (on lowest quality) before i need to download.
The mapping is great but what really surprised me was the long battery life. I had mine on for over 25 hours before I replaced the batteries and I probably could have gone another 7 or so hours.
The FM band in Southern California is crowded, so this product cannot work well ... there are stations already on the four selectable frequencies.In less crowded areas (meaning number of stations, not people), it works great. Just make sure you don't already have stations on the 88.1, 88.3, 88.5 or 88.7 FM frequencies.
The video graphics are great, tons of space for music, videos, Outlook contacts list, etc. The only negative is that watching videos uses up the battery faster than I expected.
I really appreciate feedback on Amazon (as well as other places) to help me make my purchasing decisions. I've rarely been steered wrong and I try to help out as well with my honest feedback. Now while it SAYS this amp is rated for 700/1400 watts we all should know that for the price listed that is HIGHLY unlikely. Surely they're basing it on "Peak Output" instead of the much more realistic RMS rating.I bought this for my wife's truck to go with the 10" Pyle bandpass box. I haven't installed either yet but I did want to let you know the more detailed specification info listed inside the box.Output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KhzRMS power @ 4 Ohms - 80w x 2RMS power @ 2 Ohms - 140w x 2Max power output - 700w x 2 (I'm assuming that's the math they're using to get the "1400" rating)RMS bridged power output @ 4 Ohms - 160w x 1I'll post more once it's installed and (hopefully) thumping!
Worked well for protecting my ipod and looks stylish too.
junk specs are off didnt work or help for me at all had to make custom ones from mdf board
I was using a D-Link DI-614 with other 802.11b hardware with my DSL in a rural location with no other wi-fi in the neighborhood and was getting spotty coverage on the other side of my small house (50feet, 3 walls), so I decided to upgrade. I had a WPC54GS card on my laptop from a year ago, when SpeedBooster first came out, so I decided to go with the WRT54GS, to avoid having to upgrade everything. I got a decent deal on a new one on eBay for $48 shipped. Installation was straightforward. I'm a little better than a novice, having installed a Netgear system in the past in my home and for my dad, as well as my previous D-link. The Linksys software is as straightforward or more so than the previously mentioned. The WPA encryption set up without a problem. Connection strength has been fine, able to use my DSL bandwidth of 1.5Mbps without problems. I decided to go with a WUSB54GS to network my wife's desktop, also without problems. I intentionally have an older 900Mhz cordless and 5.8Ghz cordless to avoid interference with 802.11g and have not experienced any problems. I know Speedbooster is no longer state of the art, but it has worked out just fine for me.
As most of Microsoft products this one functions fairly well but the devil is in the detail as Mom used to say. Support for these small products is all but non-existant. I read the limited directions but could find no references to how to stop the mouse batteries from draining overnight, short of removing them every time I shut down the computer. I have resorted to re-chargable "AA" batteries that I rotate in and out. The range is good and the keybord layout is nice but these things seem irrelavant if the power keeps draining away.
Folks, it's only a CAT5 cable. Plug it into a standard RJ45 ethernet port and voila.....devices are connected. Simple, functional and reasonably priced.
Apart from all the obvious cosmetic advantages of VGA resolution and its beautiful colors, the absolute best reason for buying the iPAQ HX4705 VGA Pocket PC is this:You can use it to connect to your desktop PC back at the office or home (using the included Terminal Services Client feature and your Bluetooth cellphone or WiFi), and the iPAQ's display view is just like the one you see on your desktop! No more scrolling and jumping to see the whole display area, like on the old QVGA Pocket PCs. The icons and letters in the VGA display are very small (necessarily), but thanks to bright backlighting and excellent resolution, anyone who can read a newspaper without glasses should have no trouble with the fine text.This device has made mobile computing from a Pocket PC truly practical. Best "early adopter" purchase I ever made.
I've used these for several days and have given up on them. I'm calling Amazon tomorrow to see about sending them back for a pair of around-the-ear phones instead. These just aren't comfortable. They press into my ears. It doesn't bother me at first, but after a few minutes I have to adjust them so they're pressing on a different place on my ear, and then go back to the first way a few minutes after that. It's a bad cycle.They're not really behind the ear, either. I could be putting them on wrong, but they certainly don't seem to be to me. I asked a coworker what he thought, and he agreed that they were not made for wearing behind the ear. The package says "2 ways to wear" but I could never figure out what the second way was. They only go on top of my head, much like the koss porta pro seem to in the picture for those.I'm not an audiophile by any means. I used these mainly for listening to audiobooks. Sound-wise, these worked great for me. But I'm not really the person to ask about audio quality.
Was very happy with this cable, as it was thick enough to make me feel comfortable with it's quality and protected well with the clear sleeve. Ran these through new construction to hide in the ceiling and haven't had any problems.
For those in need of some XBOX 360 Live Points, purchasing these points is quick and easy through Amazon. Once you checkout, you are provided with a code to enter on XBOX Live to receive your points within moments. This can be useful instead of manually entering in your contact/payment information through XBOX Live itself, in addition to maintaining privacy in the online gaming world.
I was originally disappointed by this headset. I broke open the box, jammed the 3.5mm jack into both my iPod and Android phone and listened to the physical bass overpower my beloved music as I cranked controls to max. As I played around with the bass settings in the living room of my place, I thought, "this is kind of cheap...the bass is cumbersome and the treble too high when you turn of the bass." My living room was too loud, I found out later. A little while after, in the quiet of my room, I found the right setting. This headset is awesome. I listen to several different genres, from Coltraine to Pendulum, Debussy to Led Zeppelin. This headset supports most of them. I encourage any new owners of these headphones to take a moment to find their right setting, because there almost certainly is one. I must admit that the bass, when turned up high, starts to sound a bit like the bass of a DIY hot rod's back-seat sub-woofers, but I don't really use the higher settings. I agree with a few other reviews that the sound is well-contained and other headphones may offer a better range of sound quality, but for the price, these do exceptional. I would recommend this headset to my friends.
I got this for my tutorial shooting. Granted, i didn't pay for a professional stand, but still.. the center guiding tube (the middle of the tripod) broke off after several uses .. no matter. I'll go buy a professional stand, but still... Kind of disappointing.also, this is rather wobbly. I wouldn't put my Canon Vixia G10 on it...
Audio quality is so bad, it's nearly impossible to understand the caller. I bought a pair and promptly returned them. My advice: save yourself the return postage and choose a different pair.
This docking station only works with the 30GB unit; the 60GB unit is almost an extra 1/2" longer.
I am using this with my digital camera and have no complaints. It's nice not to have to worry about running down batteries, while taking indoor pictures and then posting them.
I use this well-constructed adapter for a large Porro-prism 10x50 mm binocular, without any modifications. I added a picture to the site to show that what is offered is an acapter, and not a tripod.
Since I have a surplus of xD cards, and recently purchased a Digitech GNX3 guitar workstation which uses smart media, it made sense to try this product. I first plugged it into a Lexar external card reader from around 2008-2009, and this adapter allowed for read/write up to 512MB.My GNX3 said it would read up to 128MB, and indeed, it displayed memory error on anything larger. I believe most devices of the smart media era will be the limiting factor in the link.The plastic at the thick end of the card, where the xD card plugs in, can come apart in 2 halves with little effort (but did not fall apart). The electronics remain intact. This is the only reason I did not give the product a 5 rating.I doubt Gorilla or electrical tape would be out of line to ensure the device stays together, if a person is that worried about it. Just look at the cost and limited memory of smart cards.
All of you skeptics out there have obviously overlooked the most important feature of all - the "anti-aging properties"! YOU can buy $5 cables if you want to, but YOU'LL BE DEAD IN 100 YEARS! Meanwhile I, vitalized by my Denon AKDL1s (I think I'll buy 2, just in case), will be dancing on your graves 500 years from now. Unless I have something better to do.P. de Leon
I had to return this whole unit. It came without a mounting bracket, and they required the entire package to be returned. But I did get to examine and test this device, and it's really a nice GPS. It is loaded with features, not the least of which is a bluetooth phone connection. And the sound quality is very good. The only downside is that the screen is just a bit small for big fingers, like mine. Still, for the price (used), you get the features of a much more expensive GPS.
This player has surpassed all (but one) of my expectations for playability (never skips, rapid track access, seamless navigation, and quality sound) and the randomization feature is well designed (it allows disks organized into folders to be randomized within them or the entire disk can be randomized); also, it appears to be a true randomizer (does not play the same &quot;random sequence&quot; for the same disk every time). Unfortunately, like the one other review I read for this player, I have not had good luck with the resume function - seems to only resume from last point if play is activated within minutes - not hours as one might expect. Overall, in my opinion, the best MP3 CD player for the money (don't spend less, and spend more only for the Philips EXP500 series w/ ID3 tag support - the one I'm considering next!)
This little holder fulfilled my need for a safe cover for my little Sony Cyber-Shot with storage for the batteries. I also like the leather construction material.
what a bummer, bought this at rat shack and tested it out on the way to work the next day. (very excited to use w/o a silly wire commin' out of my deck)i had to hold the cable tightly in my hand to help boost the already existing weak signal power output.going to rat shack on my way home.
i bought this at a local electronic express for $75, i wasnt sure about it because ive never used triangle subs but this sub impressed me. i did not expect this kind of sound and quality that i got. the only con is the shape of the box which is very awkward. i have it in a 96 s10 ex cab and it sounds great
This messenger bag was purchased to carry my 15 inch MacBook Pro: the laptop fits perfectly and there's extra room for extras. Buyer beware however: there is no strap pad included with this bag. The strap pad must be purchased separately: which is annoying since this IS a messenger bag. Oh well ... all else about it is great!!!
The filter is ok.. I keep it basically to protect the lenses, but yesterday I almost freaked out. I was using my Rebel XTi with my new EF 70-200 F/4 L IS USM at night (first use after an international flight) and in all the shots I had reflection of lights.. just like if there was a horizontal mirror. My first thought was.. some shock damaged the lenses. But then I removed the filter and the reflection went away, so it was being created by the filter.During daylight shooting, it works ok and it fits perfectly in all my lenses. I'll give it 5 starts.
Although most other products list quantity by the number of sheets, these folks cleverly give number of cards.It's really 20 sheets of 10.If you are like me and buy printer products in large quatities, don't get confused with their "count"
This is a good camera and takes great pictures. The size of the camera is great and you can take it anywhere. The only drawback that I have with the camera is that when it zooms, it seems to be louder than most other cameras, but it does have quite a zoom! I did get this camera even though other reviewers mention the drawback of having only five zoom stops. That did concern me, but when I started to take pictures and get into the camera I really didn't notice it. Remember though, the quality of picture is dependant on the subject AND the type of film you use and who develops it...
I never got an opportunity to actually use this machine. I spent 6 hours trying to load the software, only to get a variety of messages about missing files, errors, etc. I spent another completely useless hour on the phone with a tech support person on a southern Asian subcontinent (to whom I assign no blame) trying various changes in settings, renaming files, etc, and still receiving the exact same error messages until I finally wrote down the case number he insisted on giving me and hanging it up for the night. I had checked all of the system requirements, including at the manufacturer's website, and my computer was well within those.The next day I bought an all-in-one machine from another manufacturer, installed it without a hitch, and am enjoying excellent results.Extremely poor job on the part of Hewlett-Packard. I wish I had listened to the customer reviews I read instead of just the editorial ones. Avoid at all costs.
I bought two of these sets of headphones to use with my Panasonic cordless phones and they work great. Both sets have had no problems, they are louder than another brand headset that I was using. The headband is a little snug at first but it loosens up with use. I am very pleased with the purchase and will buy them again when I need them.They also work really well with my cell phone which was a pleasant surprise. Buy them with confidence and get a great product for a bargain price.
At first, this machine worked fine playing VHS tapes and DVD's. When we finally tried to burn a DVD, however, nothing would work. The solution turned out to be upgrading the loader and system software, easier than it sounds, but annoying and time consuming.Once that was accomplished, we were able to burn DVD's that play successfully on half our six DVD players. This is disappointing and calls to GoVideo suggest that there's simply nothing to be done about it.If you're OK with playing the GoVideo burned DVD only in the GoVideo unit itself, you should be OK. If you need to send the resulting DVD to mom or to play it on your Sony portable while traveling, this unit is a gamble you probably shouldn't take.
The stand shipped quickly and arrived undamaged, thank you Amazon!Just what the doctor ordered, easy assembly, nice to look at but not obtrusive and do work well.The only thing I could improve is when you have a Bose 5.1 speaker system and the stands are sold in pairs how do I get the fifth stand but not the sixth stand.Otherwise excellent stands, no longer will I have to repair the walls of my apartment when I move.
Excellent product - holds a charge like the original battery. Received in a very timely manner. Thanks!
It works well. No problems. I use it to get three point lighting with cheap slave flashes. I just connect a pc cable to my camera using this and a pc to hot shoe adapter and trigger the first flash. This triggers two more cheap slave flashes. So I have 3 point lighting with a minimum cost.
This is my second digital camera and I find it easier than my last. The resolution is out standing and the down loading time is great. I have read other reviews about slow down loads and I believe it must be their equipment. The customer support has been easy and friendly. I have an external 8 meg memory card and until I learned that it had to be formated I was getting errors I called support and they solved my problem right away I definetly would recommend this camers to others.
I ordered this item as a replacement for my sister's phones. She loves it! She does not need to purchase a new phone system, as she is comfortable and familiar with the one she's been using for years.
The D300 is easy to use it takes great video outside, and is very good in low light. It also takes very good pictures,and the battery last a long time. I would buy it again.
It was delivered as advertised It works fine, and the price is better than from Garmin direct. I am happy with the purchase.
Ive purchased 4 of these cables and have no regrets. I've read alot of reviews for these cables and want to clarify something here. Alot of people are upgrading to these cables from the component cables supplied with their hdtv satellite or cable box...unless you're looking to cut down on cable clutter its unnessary. Component cables are capable of carrying 720p or 1080i signal which is what is broadcast by most if not all cable and satellite providers. Unless you're dealing with a 1080p signal hdmi isn't necessary. Monster cable is a waste of money.
I have the Sony CFD E55 boom box. We've had it for a while, and my son uses it to play tapes. When I tried to play a CD I got the NO DISK message. Until I read the other opinions I thought this was an isloated problem. I could not find an authorized service center, and based on the number of negative reviews it is a shame that Sony won't do anything for the owners of this machine, warranty or no warranty. Guranteed that as I look for a replacement it won't be a Sony - I suggest that everyone else do the same. By the way, IF I COULD HAVE GIVEN SONY AND THIS BOOMBOX LESS THAN A ONE I WOULD HAVE.
I love theSennheiser PC 166 USB Stereo Multimedia Gaming Headset. I use it to record customer and training presentations for clients in combination with Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Presenter. I originally purchased another microphone/headset at a local store, but when the recorded sound quality was poor, I asked a friend for a recommendation and heard about this product. The difference was night and day and I'm really glad I purchased this one in the end.
This unit works perfectly in my Toshiba laptop. I was stuck with USB 1 and couldn't read, view, or write to my external USB2.0 harddrive where I store all my pictures and personal movie clips. This cardbus unit allows me to do exactly that without waiting an eternity for the clips to download to my harddrive. I can access and run them with any viewer like Windows Media Player.
Instructions are incoherent. Device does not power on, accept or play music, despite multiple attempts with new batteries. Deserves zero stars, but amazon will not let me put zero stars.
Well I was doing the Big Three Upgrade and needed 3 (4awg) connections to the battery(new alt connection,factory connection and Amp power wire). This terminal/distribution block was EXACTLY what i would have designed. Neat,well Made and PROTECTS the connections.My thick ring terminals fit solidly under the set screws. Really exceptional. A+
I just recieved this adapter in mail today and I 100% happy with it. I had called around to local computer shop and they wanted $70 for this. I was a few hrs away from buying the one for $70. I am very very pleased with this product. I missed my laptop.
Great XM radio. This is my third and best one. Sounds great and you can't beat the 50 hours of XM radio recording cabability.
Don't get me wrong, these are pretty good headphones. They're kinda uncomfortable and I used to get a little dizzy after a while because they go all the way into the ear. But the sound is better than most cheaper headphones.It comes with 3 pairs of earbuds: small, medium and large. And depending on how tight they are into the ears the bass can be pretty spectacular. It also comes with a carrying case and a USELESS extension cord.I chose this unit because I have a CD player with a remote control, so I liked the idea of having a really short cord I could use. But also I wanted the extension cord because at work my computer is on the floor and the regular headphones were too short.I had no problem whatsoever with the headphones. But when I plugged the extension cord the sound was coming through only one of the channels. After trying to use them with several units, I figured that the problem was in the extension cord.I sent the unit to sony for repairing and after they messed up with my address, I got a brand new set of headphones with another useless extension cord. So of course I sent the 2nd unit back without much hope at this time.After they messed up with my address again I got a third pair of headphones with another defective extension cord.I called sony customer service and talked with several agents, when I was transferred to a supervisor, she was extremely rude to me and said that it was my problem, that there was nothing they couldn't do.I spoke to a second supervisor and she basically said that 3 times with the same problem was too much of a coincidence and also said the there was nothing wrong with the headphones OR THE EXTENSION CORD. I was on the phone with that person for almost an hour and in the end there was nothing else I could do. I chose wrong buying these headphones.The only way I can hear the music through both channels is unppluging the headphone a bit off the ext cord. But the sound I hear is just horrible, worse a cheap pair of headphones.If you want to use ONLY the headphones, well buy them. But if you plan to use what you paid for, including the extension cord, STAY AWAY. They're very pricey and not worth it only for the headphones.
I bought this deck to convert a few of my old cassettes to digital. I plugged it directly into the Audigy 2 soundcard line in and used Audition at high resolution to record. I was very pleasantly surprised at its ability to make a good tape sound almost like a professionally converted CD (with a little expected experimentation all around) with no audible or visual (in Audition) tape hiss. On very used tapes (or tapes of tapes) it performed a bit better than I expected but nothing will be perfect in these cases. The native Pioneer NR and is big a plus. It works well on all tapes. On good tapes it works very well. I am happy with my purchase.
I live in a place where apparently everyone has the same printer, and we all shop in the same place because the HP 22 is never in stock (it's an overseas military base). Well, I don't have to worry about that anymore. I'll be ordering more!
I am usually a very satisfied person, but these speakers didn't make the cut. I should have listened to what others have said about these speakers. They really are junk, and I finally threw them out the other day and replaced them with a nice set I got at Sears. Anyway, the worst part is that the volume cuts out when you turn it down a little ways and they sound terrible! It is either too loud or you get no sound at all. I feel bad for my computer-the speakers weren't worthy!
I got this keyboard about a month ago, and I've been using it regularly since. It's very nice compared to other wireless keyboards because it's symmetrical, so you can put it in your lap and type on it - there's no numeric keypad sticking out on the right. If you're a heavy numeric keypad user, this will be a problem for you, but if your life is spent more on the home row, it's really nice not to have all that extra junk off to the right.The reason I rate it four stars rather than five is that the function keys are a real problem - I occasionally hit them accidentally, because they are proximity/capacitive sensors rather than actual keys. I'd rather they weren't there at all. However, after using the keyboard for a month, I hit them much less often, so if you like the feel of the keyboard in general, as I do, this is probably not a deal-killer.I'm using it with my Mac, running OSX 10.4. The OSX driver doesn't support any of the extra features of the keyboard other than the volume control and mute button, so for example the trackpad doesn't work. This is unfortunate, but I can definitely live with it.The mouse is heavy and I don't use it much, because I prefer a trackpad, but it does seem to work well with the Mac. The recharging station is a nice touch - I wish the keyboard was also rechargeable.One thing to be aware of with this keyboard is that there's a learning curve for using it, and if you type Dvorak-style, you can't switch the keycaps around, because they're kind of smeared into a crescent, which means that some of the keys at the center of the keyboard are sized differently than the other keys. For me it took a day to type well on it, and when I've been typing on my laptop keyboard for a while, going back requires a bit of re-learning. But if you type a lot, and the features of this keyboard generally appeal, I don't think this is a barrier to using it.All in all, the nicest keyboard I've tried in a long time. Ted sez check it out.
WOWOOOWWW, IS ALL I CAN SAY IM IMPRESSED AND HONESTLY NEVER, NOT EVEN BEATS OR SONY HAVE MADE SUCH AMAZING HEADPHONES LIKE THIS ONE, I HOPE IT NEVER BREAKS BUT IM DEFINILTY BUYING 3 MORE PAIRS BECAUSE I THINK IM IN LOVEI FEEL RIPPED OFF THAT I PREVIOSULY BOUGHT BEATS, THESE RA EMUCH BETTER THAN BEATS IN EVERY WAY..I WASTED 300 ON BEATS WHEN I COULDA GOTTEN THESE AND THESE BLOW ME AWAY, AND IVE OWNED NEW HEADPHONES ALL MY LIFE SO I KNOW A LITTLE ON HEADPHONES. THESE ARE 5 STAR AWESOMENESS
This is the best product I have ever enjoyed!!!Slick, beautiful, useful, easy to use!!!
This was the least expensive option we could find with the following two features... 1)DVD+RW, 2)Progressive Scan. Our TV is archaic (circa 1996) with only a cable line out, but we wanted a DVD Recorder with Progressive scan with the thought of upgrading our TV technology someday. Despite the old TV technology the DVD player works great. We still haven't tried to record anything yet though.
I have had so much trouble with cable lately that I wanted to pick up an antenna for watching the local networks. This antenna is very powerful and the perfect size for indoor or outdoor usage. I wouldn't have been able to see the Olympics if it wasn't for this antenna.
Grand Funk Railroad has never sounded this good. Ever. Denon, you folks really know what you are doing!!I even downloaded some Captain and Tennille as an experiment and within three measures of "Do that too me one more time" I had to change my pants from the sheer orgasmic experience.Then, feeling saucy, I downloaded some Englebert Humperdink. "After the Lovin" cannot begin to describe how thoroughly drained my body felt when the last note struck. It reverberated my entire soul and even made my neighbor Fred's dog Buster wet himself. I thought to myself, "Self, Denon lights up my life"... so you know what I downloaded next.After a night of downloading what I thought were the worse songs in the world, devouring three boxes of protein bars, six gallons of Gatorade and two Yoohoos, I am going to build a shrine to your company.This cable is revolutionary. The only downside is that I have to wash all my clothes, get the couch upholstered, find out where the cat is hiding, and get that operation I have been putting off for so long.
I bought these batteries as spares to power my LED lights. They are billed as being able to provide continuous lighting for two hours. I have not continuously lit anything for two hours but I have found them to be very long lasting and reliable in my small product photography.
This product was amazing. I'm not sure what the other reviewer is talking about. I got mine with a television last christmas. I've had it ever since. Everything was easy to set up and worked like a charm. It came with everything you would need to set up at a reasonable price. My sistem, to this day, still works perfectly. It even reads some of my old DVD's that are scratched up. As for the other reviews I think that they may have had a defective system or not taken care of it.
I own a Epson Stylus Photo 2200 and finished the original ink cartridges that came with the printer. I was shopping online for replacement and initially thought I could save some money by using compatible ink cartridges. I tried so with cartridges from www.123inkjets.com. Though I order all 7 cartridges, I tried replacing only the Lt. Magenta one first since I still had a little ink in the originals to play with.Initial print outs were ok, however, when I was trying to put the printed photo into a particular tight photo frame, the photo was smeared and magenta related colour came off.I tried with various photos and long drying time but still encountered the same problem. Had to return the cartridges, but I must say www.123inkjets.com had great return service. Perhaps I'll switch my company inkjets to them since we don't print photos.The bottom line is this: If you have a Stylus Photo 2200, go with the original Epson ink cartridges if you value the print outs. Save those &quot;compatible&quot; type cartridges for non-photo printing (which you shouldn't be using the 2200 to do in the first place) or for photos that aren't very important and you don't mind smearing if touched.
Being that the video tape I used with my old VCR would only last about 4 months, I ended up choosing to upgrade to this Panasonic DVD recorder. For me, its biggest selling point was the ability to used cartridge-based DVD-RAM discs with it...which I just TOTALLY love!! And why wouldn't I? Because the discs are sealed inside cartridges, they'll never get dust, scratches or stuff like fingerprints on them, and last...100,000 times???!!! WOAH!!! I don't think they'll EVER wear out!! They're totally goof-proof!!*** NOTE: I use double-sided, 9.4GB DVD-RAM discs, which can only be purchased from Panasonic. ***But the coolest thing about the Panasonic DMR-ES20S, I think, is the ability to use its TiVo-like capability to watch live TV. I recently used this feature to record "The Parent Trap" (1998) on a Startz multiplex pay channel while finishing off the last 15 minutes of FX's "Rescue Me". When I was done, I just simply switched to my TV's video mode, pressed the play button & watched it right afterwards. UN-FREAKIN-BELIEVABLE!!! Of course, being able to pause, rewind & forward live TV is always sort of trippy, isn't it?Anyway, this DVD recorder uses six different recording speeds to do its thing:_____________________________________________***********XP (1-hour)***********This is the fastest & most clearest speed. It also takes up a TON of space***********SP (2-hour)***********The 2nd most fastest speed***********LP (4-hour)***********A popular speed that used to be avaliable on VCR's, it gives SP-like quality while doubling the recording capacity.**********************EP: Version 1 (6-hour)**********************The "clearest" slow speed...according to Panasonic. Anybody who's used that recording speed on a VCR, though, knows otherwise. ;-)**********************EP: Version 2 (8-hour)**********************This recording speed TOTALLY SUCKS!! (Even Panasonic agrees)*******************************FR: Flexible Recording (8-hour)*******************************This recording speed gets lost in the shuffle. It lets you customize a recording to an entire disc. It comes in handy when you want to use the TiVo-like feature to watch a 3-hour movie like "Alexander" (2004).__________________________________________In any case, it also helps that the auto clock feature on this Panasoinc DVD recorder (unlike on my Sony VCR) is something that actually works the way it's supposed to. I just LOVE having the ability to not worry about setting that 2 to 3 times a week. Overall, this purchase is a pretty damn good one!! I don't have any complaints.
This charger does exactly what its makers claim it will do. It has met every challenge I've thrown at it on our small family farm; tractors, trucks, cars, garden tractors.Assembly was quick and easy and it arrived damage free.I'm completely satisfied.Bob
My husband and his hunting crew really like the Midland two-way radio.I got one for my husband and one week later the rest of the crew wanted meto order the radio for them! The two radio is clear and they can hear eachother. Highly recommended.
Because of a problem with my usb ports, I needed a ps/2 keyboard to replace the one that came with the pc. I selected this one because of the manufacturer and the features. It seems slightly small compared to other keyboards I've used lately, but the quality is high. For the price, I could not have done better. It was an excellent value.
The scanner works well and its operation is straight forward. It is surprisingly noisy in operation, but this is apparently normal.Be prepared for large files, if you want the hightest resolution digital photos from film. The high resolution of the film scan yields 20 megapixel digital photos from 35mm film. This means a large (50 Mb JPEG) per photo. Not everything needs to be scanned at highest quality. You can adjust the resolution of the scan, or the quality of the output file, to suit your needs.A film camera, coupled with the scanner, yields the hightest resolution digital photos. This means my SLR film camera (which has not been used since I started using digital SLR) will now see service when I want the highest quality photos.
This iriver T30 mp3 player was a piece of junk! Nothing more to say. What a rip-off!!!
moneys worth excellent compact camera although i prefer a full camera. nevertheless, a worthwhile camera
I bought this camera for my daughter at Christmas, it was so wonderful I bought one for myself. I have the Nikon D-70 for more advanced photography, but this one is the best camera I've had for carrying everyday. I would highly recommend it ro anyone. It is early to use and has anything you need.
The armband is a bit dodgy and hard to adjust but otherwise this works really well. My iPod is an old one-60GB video-but it still fits. The first time I tried to put my iPod in the case, I couldn't get it in and was convinced it wasn't as universal as claimed. However, it does loosen up consideraly with use. Holds your pod very snugly. It won't fall out as it occasionally did with my old armband.
The exterior appearance of the one I received was not the same as what's on the item's page. Rather than exterior gold plating, it was gray. Hopefully the actual connections are gold, but there's no way for me to tell for sure. It's certainly compact, though, and it fit well and works so far.
I looked all over for a stereo system that would work with my Roady XT XM radio receiver. No stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City carried this particular one. The one that these stores carry seems cheaply made and does not have the capability of playing CDs and AM/FM like this one. This stereo is perfect. When I put my receiver in my car, I can still play CDs, and visitors are always telling me how cool it looks. If you're looking for a home receiver for your XM radio, get this one!
D-Link DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter, 802.11g, 108MbpsI used this wireless gaming adapter as a wireless bridge from the ethernet connection on my HP Officejet 6310 All-In-One Printer to my D-Link wireless router. It connected my printer/scanner to my wireless home network and it works great! The only problem was that I had to download the updated firmware from D-Link for it to work. After this was done, it has been working great with no problems!
Some of the reviewers on Amazon.com are in left field looking at right. This is by far the worst piece of crap ever from a company I respect, HP. How any of these people could recommend this piece of garbage is beyond me. The image quality of this scanner is so abysmal, its attrocious. If you're still stupid enough to buy this, after reading this review, then you and this scanner deserve each other. I also had alot of problems installing the software on my XP system, but I would have forgiven HP for that, if this was any good. Before that I had an HP 5200C scanner that was totally superior to this in terms of quality of the image scaned. The amount of DPI's I used made no difference in the scan- it plain stunk. Don't get this piece of garbage. It also makes terrible noises too. Shame on you HP. Whoever designed this for HP should be fired.
I got these speakers for pool use, first I connected them using a very good sound player, if you try to raise the volumen, these speakers automatically turn it down without explanation ( probably because the player is too much for them )After that I try with another player and sound that these speakers deliver is so low that it impossible to listen the music, even at the highest volumen of the player. I'm looking for something else to replace them.
The price is really cheap for a WCS, The installation was piece of cake even for a person who hasn't installed any on his life. and perform quite well.Its looke nice and fit perfectly if you use a TT case like mine (Full Armor) or a kandalf...
I ordered a pair of these specifically for my noisy commute through downtown Chicago and was not disappointed. The intrusive city noise from buses, cars, sirens and the el (subway) train is almost completely eliminated. Even during soft solo piano passages I can barely hear anything from the outside world. Truly amazing. I'm now able to enjoy music during my commute without cranking up my iPod and damaging my eardrums in the process. Definitely worth the investment.I listen to a wide variety of music and consider myself to be an exceptionally particular audiophile. In my opinion, the sound reproduction delivered by these earbuds is very accurate and balanced, with clean, clear separation of instrumentation. Anyone looking for overly punchy bass or exaggerated highs need only adjust their EQ. The earbuds are quite capable.The triple flanges fit me very well and are comfortable even after extended use, but everyone will have a different experience when it comes to comfort. I learned right away that it's very important to have a good fit with these in order for the sound to be delivered properly and as intended. Those complaining about lack of bass may not have a good seal and should try positioning the buds at a different angle.Highly recommended.
Maptech produces the best mapping software I've ever used. I've tried the rest, now I stick with the best. Being a Geography major in college, and working in the mapping industry now, I've used all the others, but maptech is by far the best. Detailed topos, great overlays, outstanding GPS hookup, and the 3-D graphics are unbelieveable!!!!! For anyone in a mapping field, or anyone looking to spice up their outdoor adventures, you have got to get this software.
In November 2006 I purchased the Samsung HP-S4253 Plasma TV from Amazon and what a great purchase it has been. I decided to wait a couple of months to write a review. I didn't want to give a out of the box initial reaction and wanted to get some time under with the television before sharing my thoughts. Here they are:PICTURE QUALITYThe picture quality on this television is outstanding. We receive television signal through Cable TV. I have a HD cable box with both Component Video and HDMI. Both hook ups look great really. HDMI is how we have the Samsung hooked up now and don't see a reason to change. The colors are very bright and vibrant. I would say that before we bought the TV off of Amazon.com, I was at Circuit City several times looking at the Samsung and judging picture quality. The HP-S4253 picture in Circuit City was good enough to buy the TV but in reality is fantastic when you get it in your home. Standard Def TV channels through our cable box is fine. I have read other reviews which questioned the quality of the picture on standard def channels and I disagree.GAMINGFor a short period of time, we had a XBOX 360 hooked up to the HP-S4253 and the picture was spectacular. Its a better picture than our 50" Samsung DLP we have the XBOX 360 hooked up to.DVDWe have a 480P DVD player hooked up via component video cables. Picture is very good. Once again vibrant bright colors make movie watching a joy.SHIPPING FROM AMAZONThis was an area that exceeded my expectations. I have to admit I was a little nervous shipping this TV from their warehouse. I had never shipped a TV before. Usually, I have picked my TV's up at a local store and brought them home myself. Well shipping a plasma TV via over the road truck service is no big deal. Amazon customer service was extremely helpful and Eagle trucking customer service was great as well. Drivers unpacked the Plasma and put the box in the garage. I would recommend asking the drivers to wait while you hook up your cable box, dish or gaming device to make sure the TV is working properly and didn't suffer any damage during transit.Buy one you won't regret it.
A USB cable is not a very extravagant item, but very much necessary. I one goes out of service out of the blue it can cause great inconvenience. Luckily this cable has been in use for more than two years without any trouble. Easy recommendation.
I bought this style of hair dryer first in Japan about seven years ago, and loved it. I'm not coordinated enough to handle a brush and hair dryer at the same time, so this style does the trick for getting a smooth blow-out.The really nice thing about this one is the boar-bristle style brushes; I'd noticed a lot of damage on my hair from plastic-bristle hair brushes/dryers, so a trim and hair dryer switch has been great.Haven't had any problems with it (and I've had it for over a year now), so if it did happen to break down the road, there's a good chance I'd buy the exact same one again. Quite nice.
This case offers only a little more protection than the case that comes with the Casio E-125. The same rigid cardboard-like material is sewn into the case to protect the screen. There is no extra padding. The soft leather is nice, as are the properly spaced holes so that you can use the PDA while it is in the case. But the added bulk of the case makes it impossible to fit the PDA into a jacket or shirt pocket. The little case that comes with the E-125 fits snugly around the PDA so that it still fits into these pockets.
Persephone and Jason couldn't be any more different they are the total opposites attract couple.Persephone owns a herbal healing store and Jason is a big top lawyer,she views sex as something sacred and love as special,whereas he thinks of it as just an end to a means after being with someone for so long.Their relationship is fire from the beginning and throughout the story they are just trying to figure out if it's worth being with some someone different from yourself or should they quit before they are in too deep.Overall this story has great characters,a great plot,and real problems.I recommend it!
had a lot of high end headphones on the range 250-350$... i would happily exchange them with those... made in ireland, engineered in germany... senhheiser did it again for me... flawless
I've been using The Plug for about 8 years. I keep trying to find headphones that work as well/sound as good as these, and have been mostly unsuccessful. (just got the Bose noise canceling headphones, which sound excellent, but I'm returning them. too much money for only a little improvement over the Plug.) I use them on the subway in NYC and on airplanes, and they block most of the sound with ease. One complaint would be that the wiring in the "elbow" of the 3.5mm jack has gone bad 3 time over the last 8 years or so. But Koss has a lifetime warranty. Stick 'em in an envelope with a small check to cover shipping, and I get a new pair in the mail a week later. I also purchased the Sparkplug from Koss, but the sound was not nearly as clear. The Sparkplug sounded very strained and "tinny" to me. Stick with The Plug. Highest recommendation.
My 9+ year old PC with an ABIT AI7 motherboard occasionally hiccuped when playing music. I discovered that it only had 1 Gb total memory, so ordered 4 of these Kingston "KT8300/1G" 184-pin 1 Gb DIMMs for compatibility with my motherboard and 32-bit operating system (Win XP Pro w/ SP3). Now that old dog can hunt. It doesn't hiccup any more and overall performance is more robust. It makes a fine music server and backup or supplemental PC. The memory slot hardware for these sticks works more stiffly than newer ones in general, but the key is to work the lever/clips on the ends a bit to assist removal and installation. Make sure you are grounded to the PC chassis before doing any work inside the computer, and refer to your operating manual or other tech support for specific requirements.
This machine is stylish out of the box. More importantly, it works as advertised. CD players that play MP3 format files are getting hard to find for some reason. The sound is very good and has strong volume. It also has a USB slot which I haven't tried. The remote I do not find very useful, but it's nice for those who do.
I was looking for a reasonably priced UV filter for my 50mm 1.8 and 105mm 2.8 macro nikkor lenses. I believe I found that with the Tiffen 52mm UV filter. Definitely recommended.
I have had these headphones for 6 months and they are fantastic. I use them solely for running. The sound quality is excellent. The headphones stay in place and stay comfortable even on long runs (more than 1 hour). The only downside is very minor; I hate the lime green color.
all my L lens have a B+W uv filter on them. Hands down these are the best filters out there. the 10 m has a a greenish tint on the filter which is the multi coating; the 7m does not. I've used both filters and have not seen a difference in my photos due to this hase. good luck.
I bought these for the PC that i was building and i must say it is quality ram and even though i had to get ram cooler fans it worked out great. Without the fans my pc kept crashing but now im using my pc for gaming and no crashes.
I must say I was very impressed with the price of these binoculars.I have two Nikon cameras & I know that Nikon means quality!Being a small women I was a little disappointed in the weight of the binoculars.They are a little on the heavy side for me.I use them when I am out in the field looking for birds & other wild life.They make it very easy for me to see the images.They also come with a great carrying case.When I am out in the field I do prefer to have them close at hand which means they are around my neck.This is why I say they are a little on the heavy side but I would still recommend this product.Marilyng
The 17" laptop by it's self is big, but when you put it in the backpack there is still space to the sides and top of the computer. too much.The style really looks like a TMNT shell. Its good for tricker-treating.It's secure thats for sure and if you don't care about style than this is the one for you.
I have a couple of these cards and they work great in my cameras, digital picture frames and car mp3 players. Excellent value.
Don't buy the MacBook Pros. Here's my experience: I bought a MacBook Pro a few months ago and it was dead-on-arrival. I immediately had it replaced with my current MacBook Pro, which also turned out to be defective. I sent it in for repairs through my local Apple store to Apple's repair facility in Texas. Unfortunately for me, the defective part is the logic board (the motherboard on this notebook) and that part is on backorder, which I can only assume to be the case because of the demand for this part for other defective MacBook Pros. Apple's repair facility has had my notebook for more than four weeks now, and even after numerous phone calls to Apple's service center, I still don't have my notebook. My advice is to stay away from the MacBook Pros until Apple figures out why so many of them are unreliable (known problems include, but are not limited to, excessive heat and noise from the MacBook Pros). Just check Apple's official discussion forums and see for yourself.
I always thought those fancy home theater power conditioners were overpriced snake oil. Recently, I upgraded my AV receiver and started getting random audio pops. I tried routing the power through a surge suppressor / line filter, then a UPS, but didn't have any improvement. Instead of buying one of those $300+ home theater power conditioners, some of which don't even provide voltage regulation, I decided to try of these inexpensive APC voltage regulators since the surge suppressor and the UPS already perform line filtering. Turns out the combination works great - it completely eliminated the audio pops.
No need for expert installation, my son installed both sticks in less than five minutes. The results were amazing, no problems at all. I had the original 512gb and increased to 2gb. My laptop is approximately 5yrs old and the speed could be compared now to the tortoise and the hare. I totally recommend this product and I thank Amazon for the great price.
This is a good looking and well made product. There is a lot of room for all sorts of computer extras. I'm ordering a second one when done writing this. If you need more protection for your laptop then check out a Haliburton case but for the most of us this is the real deal
The box was extremely damaged upon arrival. I would not have cared, but the printer shows a &#34;card error&#34;. The same card works in another HP Photosmart Compact printer that I used. The same error message came up for other cards as well. I have asked for a return label. I will order another printer.
Good case, only keep the lens for a short time and let it go with the lens.I would recommend it to anyone needing a Canon case.
This is a much better storage solution for our collection of around 250 DVD's. It's durable, easy to flip through and I like the handle. I just purchased 3 more DVD cases in different colors to help with organization though....one for the kids movies, one for our fitness DVD's and one for all of the video games.
For the most part this product works but it has some limitations. No matter how much searching you do be prepared to here some static noise while using this product on the road. You're safe for short trips but past 15 or 20 miles you will probably need to switch stations. I literally have a station for home, work and school. Make sure you memorize those stations and there position on the device because the lcd is practically impossible to read when connected to standard cigarette/ power socket. If you happen to still have a tape deck in your car use one of those cassette tape adapters that has a mini plug attached to it. If your car stereo has a mini plug or audio rca input that's even better. Otherwise this product is nothing more than acceptable.
It was time to buy some larger speakers as opposed to the dinky space saving brand x-er's I had downsized to years ago.I had been craving for the larger sound again...not necessarily the louder sound,although some of those top 10 tunes need to have the volume turned up from time to time.These fit the bill as they were puchased on consumer ratings and many.....if not all,were 5 star......and the price you ask?...85 bucks shipped from Vanns......COME ON!.It's not like years ago when you could prance into Pacific Stereo or Universal stereo and compare almost anything audio.These days,it's mostly packaged equipment and not many separates.I had to depend on the ratings and the name and it paid off.I bought this pair to play back a CD,Cassette deck and 4 track tape player through a Pyle PTA2 audio amp I had just purchased.....which works just fine and is a little gem in itself.....So if you listen to Mick and the boys,Cat Stevens,Bach or Babs,these will give you tight bass,balanced mids and defined highs..... a real pleaser and It's nice to be surprised!.....Highly Recommended!
not a bad TT, BUT it doesn't have replaceable cartridges. it sounds decent but for the same money you can get the intro level technics with better specs (wow and flutter) and you have the option of using different cartridges.
These cartridges are represented (and shown in the photo) as genuine HP. However, when I bought one (at that moment, cartridges were sold via Abacus 24-7 store) I have received a no-name box with a prominent "Remanufactured" sticker on it. Deceptive advertising at its worst.
This memory card works great, is high speed and comes in great colors! I will definitely be buying several more!
I have to agree with others that this stick does have occasional calibration problems. However they are easily fixed by rebooting my PC. I found unpluging it sometimes worked too. I don't find the calibration problems to be that big of a problem. Other than that the stick is very good. It's got a good feel to it, more than enough buttons, and the software works well that comes with it. It's greatly improved my flying ability in Battlefield 1942. I would have given this stick 5 stars if it didn't have the calibration problem but even with that, it's still a great stick.
If I was a fussbudget, I'd remove a star for poor visual design, but then again... I'm a big fan of Apple. This is a very powerful surge protector for a great price. There's a reason why it's highly recommended on the Audio Visual forums. I had one for about a year, then purchased the same model for my laptop/monitor/etc.
I also own the SanDisk 512K Cruzer Titanium which I purchased a couple of years ago. The 2GB model is smaller and just as durable. This USB drive is very fast and the fact the USB connection is retractable is very convenient. It also fits in tight places such as the front USB ports of my desktop IBM desktop at work.Highly recommended.
I'm a bird watcher who likes these binoculars because of their wide, clear view and that they are light to carry.Admittedly, they are the first binoculars I have owned, so I don't have depth of experience to offer.
This charger only works for charging iPod Shuffle. It doesn't work for my 30G video iPod with USB iPod connecting cable. There are products out there that cost about the same or a little less but work with all iPods. I wonder why the engineers even bother to make a product with such limitations. :(Here's the message from tech support:Problem: I bought the AVB USB car charger to charge my 30Gig iPod Video by using the USB cable that came with the Video iPod that connects to the charger's USB port. Does it work this way for charging my video iPod? Or is this charger works only with iPod Shuffle?Answer: The AI-03 USB car charger is made for the iPod Shuffle, which has lower power requirements than the standard iPod. To be exact, it has an output of 5 volts, and 400mA.Sincerely,Marcos RoybalAVB Technical SupportTel:562-903-7002 Ext.107MSN Messenger: support@avbusa.com
I bought the GR-DVM90 model in the summer of 2001. I had to send it back THREE TIMES for repair within 2 years. Finally JVC (to their credit) sent me at no charge the GR-DVM96 model. I had to send this back THREE TIMES also for repair within 1 year. The repairs were usually related to the tape mechanism, with the tapes getting stuck, and/or "Condensation" or "Tape Head cleaning required. Insert Cleaning cassette" errors in the view port. But there were other electronic problems as well.All was well from 2005 to Spring 2011, but the mechanism got stuck again. I sent back to JVC, it took them 4 weeks to send back to me stating "Parts unavailable", and did not repair or exchange. When I called (first, took forever to get a human being on the line...) I was told the model was no longer supported and JVC does not currently offer any products using mini DV tapes. They were also useless in offering any advice as to how to get the old mini DV tapes into a DVD format.So I would not buy this product since it will not be supported, AND it is VERY flaky. Also, mini DV tapes are going the way of the 8-track, you cannot get an adapter for a VHS (totally different formats) or an affordable player (less than $700). And it cost at a minimum $7 per tape to transfer to a DVD from third parties. I HAVE OVER 50 TAPES!! For $350 I could simply buy this model for the $299 and use it only for play back (but it would probably stop working within a year).One can get software for your PC to transfer mini DV tapes to DVDs, BUT YOU NEED A WORKING CAMERA OR PLAYER!Only reason I didn't give this 1 star is it did record some great trips and memories. Now I just have to figure out how to view them!?!?
Setup was very easy. I have a cable box in an upstairs rec. room that I hooked the transmitter to. A small tv in the kitchen downstairs that I hooked the receiver to. I can't tell any loss in video/audio signal quality. Seems to work pretty good. Only issue I had was that the remote through the IR repeater that came with it, didn't work all that well initially. I moved the receiver away from the walls a little bit and that seems to solve this issue. But the item doesn't seem to have a problem relaying the signal from one floor and one side of the house to the other floor and other side of the house. So far, I'm satisfied, works like I wanted. I'll update the review if anything changes.
I have been using this handheld PC for over two years. HP invented a wonderful product! It handles my daily PIM, note-taking and even PowerPoint presentation (with VGA-out card). It can also do wireless. Another big advantage is its long battery life. The high-capacity battery has tested well over 12 hours. I was sad why most manufacturers discontinued their Handheld PC product line (except NEC-MobilePro 900, DoCoMo Sigmarion III) and embraced Pocket PC (has size advantage but without keyboard). The pre-installed Internet Explorer is kind of outdated so I cannot get access to some websites (ironically, Microsoft's own hotmail.com!!). No doubt, I will continue using this handheld PC! Highly recommended!
I bought this for my friend for her birthday and loaded it up with all her favorite songs. I uploaded about 60 songs on this little iPod and listened to it for about a week. I was amazed at the sound quality and how light weight it is. Charging this iPod by computer is easy, but my friend wouldn't know how so I also bought her a small speaker system with docking (charging) capabilities. A supplied AC DC charging plug would have been nice, but didn't come with the iPod.Bottom line: great little system with very decent sound at a very affordable price!
I installed this CB radio on a Chevy Tracker with a K30 Antenna and it is transmitting/recieving about 3 KM (1.8 miles) with no modifications.Once I install another one in my Santa Fe, I will update this review and post more detailed usable distances.The only thing I do not like about this CB is the junky hand mic.UPDATE - I installed one of these in my Hyundia Santa Fe, this time using a Wilson 500 magnetic Antenna. I have a little better reception with it, but nothing groundbreaking. I think it is more due to the Antenna placement: On the Tracker it's on the hood, but on the Santa Fe it is on the roof.Once I get around to it, I will do a distance test with it and post actual distances of communication, but I don't suspect anything amazing considering these are limited to 4 watts like every other leagal CB.Great for highway travel though: It has saved me time when traffic is backed up and the truckers are all communicating about what happened, and whee people better get off if they want to avoid the issues.
I was reading a bunch of the reviews for these earbuds and I wasn't sure what to believe. Some said there was too much bass to the point it hurt and some said there was not enough. I thought it was weird that reviews could be so totally opposite but I ordered them anyways. I love them so far. The bass is perfect, not too overpowering but just enough to feel it. I listen to mostly metal and I can hear the vocals perfectly. I think they're great.
Very small and lightweight, and good for running. I wish it had a better belt clip.
after buying at least a dozen different "universal" remotes . I finally found the perfect one. everything works, easy to use & rechargeable. Untill the manufacturers come up with a standard set of commands for all devices this is as good as it can get.
I am not using this product any more. When I did, it was good and I successfully refilled and used refilled cartridges. This made the product more affordable. When I bought a new computer, it was bundled with a Cannon scanner, printer, so I now have no use for the HP products.
This is my fourth digital camera and comes to replace my Dymage A1 that stopped working right after its warranty expired. I am a serious enthusiast photographer since 2001. The FZ50 is a handsome and light digital camera with wonderful features that work for me, such as the moving LCD screen. The screen turns all around allowing you to take yourself a picture. But the beauty of this is in some special pictures, such as putting the camera at ground level and shoot from there or lifting your camera over a crowd and still be able to frame your shot well. The full Manual Mode works so great that I might abandone the automatic all together. Pictures in the DMC-FZ50 were coming out overexposed in the automatic mode; I have solved this by shooting at S priority. One more thing: No review talks about it, not even the Panasonic official description of this camera, but the DMC-FZ50 has a very decent macro. I have been taking close up pictures my cats and of the flowers in my garden and they came out really good. For a simple person like me, 10 megapixels help me when I need to crop a third of a picture in my computer and still retain printing quality. Actually, the camera lens are excellent and I have not experienced any "noise." The viewfinder is very clear. Besides its great Zoom, this camera also takes EXCELLENT indoor pictures, better so if you use a tripod. The crude reality tough is that, although it is very easy to learn and operate, this camera is no instamatick. So you need to know some photography to really enjoy all its features and get back what you paid for. The bottom line that works for me is: I'm small, fragile and not really rich, I just cannot see myself carrying expensive SLR digital cameras with heavy and costly interchangeable lens. And, frankly, unless you want to make it into the photography business, you will not need more than this camera to take excellent pictures. In fact, this is the type of camera that might take you into the next step of your picture taking experience because it is very rewarding; so you will be taking good pictures like crazy.
I got a dud with this chip. Track 0 error and it won't format. Sending it back.
I use this to download jpgs from an older camera. Works just fine. Just plugged it in and moved the files. No hassle, no hiccups, no long wait.
The plastic hinge mount on the cover that I bought to replace the broken plastic hinge mount on the cover that came with my Ique M5 has now broken. I will now buy another and try to reinforce the hinge before it breaks again.Garmin 010-10567-07 Leather Flip Cover for iQue M5
I have been reading some of the posts on this receiver and I am a bit confused ? Some posters have been complaining about " doesn't drive the base well " Can I ask you what you really expected from a $95.00 receiver. I believe people think that when they will buy a receiver in this price range, it will have audiophile sound. Well they do not. A receiver has to have ALOT of engineering and heavy duty components to be able to drive very low base levels.Driving base levels uses alot of resources in the Amp,and unless it is designed to do so,it just will not be there for you. If that is what you want, you probably should go out and spend $500.00 and up for a strong receiver or amplifier that will do the job. I just purchsed this receiver and am so far, happy with it. I admit , it does not drive the lower end like my old NAD power amp did, but in todays world, it would probably be around $600.00 to replace that amp. And I did not expect it too. I am driving a pair of 30 year old Pinnacle 3 way speakers with 12" drivers. I think it sounds pretty decent. I probably will buy a sub for it soon, but that will fill out any missing low end that is present. So think of it in these terms for a purchase.... I will round the figures out to app. prices for each..1. Sherwood 4109 receiver ( 100.00 )2. Pair of 6 1/2 bass reflex bookshelf speakers ( 75.00 )3. Polk 10" sub ( 95.00 )All this equals around $270.00. You will be very happy with the sound of this setup. The 4109 drives moderate base,( this is where the sub is helpful) but it also does a pretty good job at the midrange area and upper end of the spectrum WITHOUT getting really "shrill " at higher volumes. We should all know if you drive ANY amp or Receiver at high volumes for long periods of time,and over-heat them, you could do damage.This is a entry level Receiver, do not get me wrong. But with a pretty simple setup like above , I think you will be very satisfied with it. I cannot vouch for how long this receiver will last, but again, for $95.00, I know it will not last forever.
Very close. It easily gets the compound designs on the eyes of bugs... very cool lens. Just hope for no wind and good light and you'll love it![...]Most of the other macros on that photostream were taken on this lens as well.
Excellent camera. I like it very much. and It reached me in time. Very good service.
I have a 16-month old HP-Pavilion ZE55..US laptop (pentium chip, 512MB ram) that I'm sending back for the second time because of problems with the keyboard. In the first incident, the "P"-key popped loose. This time, "R"-key has popped loose while the "N" and "M"-keys have become illegible. Computer keyboards (be they desktops or laptops) last and last and last... which explains my disappointment with my Pavilion (especially because it will cost me real money to have the R, N, M keys fixed. [The hard-drive, the monitor, the CPU and the wireless "G"-card are performing very well, though.]
I bought this for multiple reasons. One is that I have more devices than usb ports on my laptop. Two, one of the usb ports on my laptop died, and Dell refused to do anything about it. I have had this product for a few months now, and I have not had any problems with it at all. I was a little hesitant at first to get it, because of some other reviews. They said that it dies after a couple of weeks or months, and gets hot. I have not had either of these problems. It stays cool, and is fast. I do not see any reason why someone shouldn't buy this product.
I received the headphones as a gift and could not be any happier with them. It seems like they are getting better sound the more I use them. I would recommend the Sennheiser HD=555 to antone.
I LOST MY OLD CABLE. THIS ONE WORKS PERFECTLY. COST A WHOLE LOT LESS THAN THE PHONE COMPANIES REPLACEMENT. IF YOU NEED ONE BUY THIS ONE.
Works perfectly. One quirk, the wiring diagram shows the blue wire as the power antenna- 1) there is NO power antenna and 2) this is the factory amp power wire. It must be connected or no sound. Car is BMW 2001 E46 w/Harmon Kardon factory system.
I had bought a 13" for my bedroom a few months back and knew that the Sharp Aquos is one of the best LCD around so I bought this 20" and the only thing that I was dissappointed about was the lack of video inputs, only 2 normal inputs. But otherwise great tv.
I got this adapter in advance of a cross-country trip to use with my XM Roady. I didn't want to use the FM to receive the Roady's signals, since there is so much interference. As my car still has a cassette deck, I decided to try this adapter. I listened to XM on all of the 6,000 miles I drove using this adapter, with absolutely no problems. The sound quality was great, and it performed flawlessly.
This receiver is easy to use, sounds great and is reasonably priced. It has lots of inputs and a versatile remote control. Programming stations is very easy. I have no complaints so far. I've had it for almost two months.Onkyo TX-SR304S 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
The Tom Tom ONE Carry Case was the exact size as my Tom Tom ONE 3rd edition so, it fit perfectly. It wasn't bulky and did not leave unnecessary room in the case. The material of the case is great not that cheap polyester stuff. I would definitely buy another one.
We looked at many digital frames and what won us over wasn't screen quality, picture capacity or computer interfaces. It simply was that only the Ceiva allowed our family to stay in touch from Rhode Island, Florida and Los Angeles. With Mom and Dad retired in Naples, FL, this feature allowed my 3 sisters and I to send them pictures of our families every day. All our parents have to do is wake-up and view. Mom almost cried when she saw my sister's sonogram...pretty cool.
New camera, need new filters. I like the combination of the color warming and the edge softening effects into one filter, I am rather pleased with this filter.
Product received exactly as shown and expected. Easy to mount. I used on my RV and really like the low profile of this product. Much cheaper (half) on Amazon versus brick and mortar store.
This product is absolutely great. It's a lot smaller and lighter than I expected to be - it is about the size of a deck of cards but 1/2 the thickness. This charges any gear I have that has a USB cord. That includes my cell phone (Samsung Instinct) both iPods (Shuffle and mini) and my Archos 605 video player. I used this on a 3 week trip to Europe. The side benefit to the extended battery life is that I could also leave the bulky a/c adapters at home, and just bring the USB charging cords for all of my gadgets. The APC battery backup charges well and doesn't "fry" my devices. It knows to stop charging once the battery is full. There is an indicator light to show you when the device is fully charged and how much charge is remaining when it's in use. I highly recommend this for any road warrior or gadget lover.
This product arrived way before I expected it to and was exactly what I ordered. I have hooked it up and both ends fit perfectly and seems to be working correctly.
Our second laptop, and this rocks over last year's Toshiba. Lots of great laptops out there, but I needed one that would work for my son at college today. HP is really starting to put it all together. I know they were once just a great printer company. I currently have 5 HP printers and would use nothing else, and to branch out into the laptops was a great decision. My son loves it. Great price. Fast machine.
I have done a lot of research before I purchased this camera. Still I got a few pleasant surprises (BTW all the good things you have heard are also true):1. The pictures are prettier than I thought, especially regarding the color and contrast. I have heard warnings that D-SLRs do not automatically give you better-looking pictures and that you need to understand the camera better to get the job done right. That is not so for D-50. It does automatically gives you better-looking pictures. (Of course the more you understand the better.) Don't assume the more expensive cameras necessarily take better pictures. D-50 has done some smart processing in camera. And there are plenty of adjustments you can make to suit different tastes.2. The ergonomics and control layouts matter more than I thought. And Nikon got it right. A pure joy to use.3. 6MP is just enough for me. I do look at my pictures close up on screen but do not make large print often. I did not find myself missing the higher megapixels. Higher megapixels actually means inconveniently larger files for most people. Don't oeverestimate how important the megapixels are to you. Be realistic.4. Low noise is no hype. It makes pictures look perceivably better and there is less quality loss after post-processing.5. BTW I am using Nikkor DX 18-200 VR lens. It's a great companion for D50.
I have the Nikon 60 Micro lens and wanted something with more working distance. In the Photozone.de test, it was amazing. Very high resolution, even at f/2.8. And very low CA's(chromatic abberations). So I bought it and does it deliver that kind of performance? Yes it does! Sharpness and color redention was stunning. And at 1:1(life size on the negative or digital sensor), there's more than 7 inches working distance. Build quality is excellent. It's mostly metal construction. The focus ring has a nice dampened feel to it. The new Sigma rear caps fit tighter and do not come off. But they're a little harder to mount. About autofocus performance, it's fast, but hunted in low light with the Nikon D50 while shooting motocross. But that's a weakness of the camera body, not the lens. On the F100(a high end Nikon film camera), it was lightning fast and dead on. Yes it is a full frame lens, so it can be used on 35mm cameras also. There's a tripod collar and it makes for a well balanced setup when on a tripod. The collar is removable making it easier to do handheld shooting. The maximum aperture of f/2.8 allows more flexibility in low light. The filter thread is 72mm, and filters this big get expensive. It is a good all around telephoto-sports, portraits, landscapes...you name it. Just because it's labeled a macro doesn't mean a lens is good for macro only! It's not cheap, but if you want a solid performer that's great for all occasions, this just may what you're looking for.
I have ordered these CD-R's twice. The first lot I received all ten discs worked great producing perfect digital recordings in my Philips CD recorder. More recently, I received a second lot and every disc was defective and not recognized as an audio CD by the Philips recorder. Beware of bad lots!
I never write product reviews, but i was so happy with this. that i had to.I just got the Zune a few days ago for my birthday. I was sick of my 1GB mp3 players, and I wanted something that had more space, as I sure as heck didn't want an ipod! The Zune fit my needs perfectly! it's so awesome! the software is easy to get used to, and you can buy songs if from the marketplace using your live id (or xbox live account) and buy them with your microsoft points.Other then that, you can even connect to other zune players, and they can send you songs!-WMV files automatically convert to fit the screen, and the video playback is great! nice big screen.-all the songs and album's you add have the album cover on it, and it looks nice on the screen.-you can rip mp3 files with the zune software! they don't have to be wma.buy it!
I bought this drive through Amazon.com, followed the instructions for connecting the drive to my Sony VAIO laptop, and installed the software. The Sony recognized the drive without any trouble. But during the installation process, I got an error message saying the process couldn't be completed because the drive could not be initialized.I searched online at the CMS Web site for a solution but found none, so I called the number for tech support. Someone answered the phone but said that the tech support people weren't in yet and she would have them give me a call by noon that day. When I didn't hear from them by noon, I called myself. I waited on hold for over half an hour and had to hang up. Called again later and waited on hold for close to an hour (a long-distance call); finally, a tech support person picked up. I explained the situation, and he said I needed to download an updated driver specifically for laptops with memory sticks. He e-mailed me the driver, I downloaded it and followed all the instructions, and the software still didn't work. I immediately e-mailed the man who sent the driver to me, explaining the problem, and I never heard back. Then I went to the CMS Web site and filled out a request for tech support, and I never heard anything on that either.The next day, I returned the drive to Amazon.com to get my money back, and I went to Staples and bought a Maxtor 80GB Hard drive, which was about $100 cheaper than the CMS product, and within 20 minutes, I had the drive set up and working.I'll never buy another CMS product again.
Ordered this on Jan 21st...it was delivered the very next day! Do not know too much about the different qualities of surge protectors so we purchased this after reading all the wonderful reviews. This one is a slim design...1" Thick...12 outlets + phone/ethernet jacks. Has an extended cord which is a nice bonus. Do not think we will have any problems with this. If something should change we will update our review. Amazon has the best price on this...and like I said Super Fast Shipping! I am very pleased :)
A bit costly, but the product meets expectations.Good viewing quality, headphones useful for movies with low volume.Have not tried out in a vehicle as yet, but at home it works perfectly.
Pros:- Great Sound- Crisp, deep bass- Very ComfortableCons:- Not very good looking (Personal Opinion)- Sometimes, the band may catch on to my hair (Not often though)Aesthetically speaking, these headphones are ugly... but once you get over that, the sound quality is amazing, and the headphones are surprisingly comfortable. The headphones are very portable, although I use them mainly at home. It comes with a life-time warranty, so I can rest assured this is a solid investment. Definitely would recommend these
I've been reading Lois' Vorkosigan series just this side of forever. So, it didn't take much to get me to buy Curse of Chalion.And once again she delivered on an excellent, exciting, thinking novel. I loved the Spanish influenced background, which after a surfeit of celtic influenced fantasy was a breath of sweet exotic air. And plenty of interesting intrigue to go around. The main character, Cazaril, is a witty and fully fleshed person. Even the villains are fully developed. The central mystery of the story draws you in and won't let you put the book down.
I have a 40D Canon that we were going to be taking on a trip to Chicago and I wanted to make sure I had enough batteries to last for all day of shooting RAW photos so I ordered another. This is the second Ultralast battery I have purchased and both last just as long as the original battery that came with the camera. I was definitely recommend this battery to anyone.
I've been using my 600c after updating from an earlier model. I've seen other GPS units my friends have, but would never trade theirs for mine. I use mine in the car and on my motorcycle. Like no other GPS, it is visible in broad daylight on my bike.I like the 640x480 resolution - it provides a lot of detail. I also like that the text overlays on the display are programmable. You position what you want, where you want it, and the size you want it to be. And not just the distance to the next turn & a turn arrow; you can optionally display time, speed, battery voltage, total distance, distance to the next stop, and more. As the user, you decide what you want to see and how you want it to appear.My wife travels a lot, with numerous stops along the way. For her, it is a simple matter of entering the addresses (which is so easy it can even be done while driving - but shame on anyone for doing that!), and then telling the unit to rearrange the waypoints for the most logical route to take. If you decide to take a scenic route, it will notice within a few feet and nearly instantly reroute you. (Other GPS units want you to turn around. I've only heard the 600c say 'make a U-turn' once!)I also like the MP3 player. I want to listen to music when I travel, but I don't want the GPS to compete with the radio. By having an MP3 player incorporated into the unit, the music automatically pauses when you need to pay attention to your voice instructions for the next turn. I can also manually pause the music when my cell phone rings.I was reluctant to spend a lot of money on a GPS, but I am glad I bought this unit. It makes driving a much more relaxed experience. Perhaps unfortunately, I have become dependant on the 600c and cannot travel without it!
The drive does not work with computers with SB600 southbridge. You may have to flash the BIOS or get a external SATA controller (Ex.PROMISE SATA300 TX4) The list of supported motherboards provided by the Pioneer documentation is useless because they are so old that you will not be able to find them in the market. The WinDVD software has hardware detection code. You can only install into a computer with the Pioneer drive installed.
Just recently purchased the A09XL (first dvd player/writer for my PC) and it's great. It runs so quiet, the fan in my tower actually makes more noise. No trouble whatsoever in reading/writing, very fast at that (using 8x DVD+R at this moment).The one problem I ran into, and you may want to check into this first, is that it didn't quite fit in my case. The way that the tray is setup on the writer (width is the entire width of the writer itself instead of leaving 1/4" or so on each side), my case wouldn't allow the tray to clear each side of the face on my case. When I had the writer in the top bay of my case, it wouldn't clear the top either (the tray is at the top of the writer). So I had to move it down to the second bay and also use my Dremel to make some "modifications" to my case so that it would clear the sides. The actual width of the tray (and the unit itself) is 5-27/32", so make sure your case can handle this unless you plan on doing some "modifications" of your own.No stars taken away since I think it's a Dell thing, this model probably really isn't meant for upgrading.FYI, the PC I'm referencing is a Dell Dimension 2400, so your results may vary depending how your case is setup.After that was all cleared up though, it's been smooth sailing.
Sony VAIOs came highly recommended by many of my friends; I had heard nothing but good things about their notebooks. (The desktops...not so much. But the notebooks were supposedly great.)My TR3AP1 worked fantastically for about two weeks, until it completely stopped working -- XP Pro wouldn't start at all, System Restore wouldn't work, and I couldn't even get it back to a point where I could get any data off of it.Turns out they sent me a unit with a bad hard drive. Instead of being apologetic, they attempted to charge me to replace it (never mind that I purchased an extended warranty and had owned the computer for less than a month!) and insisted that I give them a credit card number to 'secure the repair, in case the warranty wasn't valid.' It took 2 hours on the phone and three supervisors to get the warranty-covered repair authorized.When it was working, the computer ran much more slowly than one would normally expect, even taking into account slower-than-average processor than is usually found in notebooks now. While the small size and sharp screen are great, I think I would have been much better off buying an Apple or a Dell, two brands I've always had great luck with.
I bought this DVD player because it also plays sd cards. The still pictures played nicely (very clear), but my videos wouldn't play because it only supports mpeg, not jpeg. I also tried a dvd and it played very nicely, but as the player didn't suit my needs, so it had to go back.
I bought this for my wife's laptop. I had no idea the sound would be that big. It has plenty of sound and tons of bass. It arrived in 2 days with free shipping. You just can't beat that. Would be good for PC, gaming, and great for flat screen TV. HD movies would be awesome. Will not hook up to new flat screens with toslink digital output, so you'll have to connect to DVD player or cable box. Hookup to PC is a breeze. *UPDATE* Decided to hook it up to my Onkyo 5.1 reciever for subwoofer. So glad I did. Much better than buying a $150 sub and plenty of bass.
This is a great MP3 player with great sound and good equalizer, and the other features like radio and the excelent quality of video display are things to enjoy! Also, the fact that accepts several video formats is a plus. The software is very good and easy to use.Only Cons- the buttons could be more modern fashioned... make it look very old style!-the earphones are very... very common?-may be the size sometimes make it not very portable and it's something to care about.
Setting this up was a breeze. With our old cable modem we lost connection with comcast many times per day and connection speeds were not that great, but this has worked great and so far we have only lost connection a couple times during a 12 hour period (in the past month) and I later found out that comacast was having problems, so not the modems fault. Speeds are good on this too!!
I Live In Johannesburg South Africa. I Am Going On A (26 Hour) Train Ride And Wanted A Portable CD Player That Had The Best Anti-Skip System At A Reasonable Price. I Bought It For R1000, Slightly More Expensive Than America, But It Was Worth It. I Hooked It Up To My R2500 Hifi System And The Radio Reception Is At Least 10 Times Better Than The Hifi's One, And The CD's Quality Is At Least 50 Times Better Than My Hifi's CD Sound Quality. The Remote Control That Came With It Is Absoultely Awesome. It Plays All My Home-Recorded CD's With No Problem, And The Best Part About It Is That Almost No Matter How Much You Test Its Anti-Skip System, It Will Never Skip. GUARANTEED. I Highly Recommend This Player To Anyone Who Wants A Good, Affordable, CD Player With Radio And Remote Control. (Or Anyone Who Wants A Portable CD Player, Because It Is The Best Out There)
Purchased the 880 after a visit to my cousin's in Tulsa where he had just had a plasma screen system installed with a 890. He paid retail of $400.00 for the 890 and really didn't understand how to use it since it doesn't come with instructions per se. My main suggestion for this remote is to log onto the web site given in the mini-manual, register, locate the instruction manual and print the manual. Reading the manual is the only way I found to figure out how to use the remote. Also, be prepared to spend time on the web site fine tuning how you want the remote to respond to your basic settings. The only difference between the 880 and the 890 that I've been able to figure out is that the 880 is infra red signaling so the system components have to have a direct line of site from the remote, while the 890 has the IR plus radio frequency which permits the components to be hidden behind a cabinet door so they are not readily visible and do not have a direct line of site. Finally, I would point out that the only thing I was disappointed about was that the remote doesn't change my television's input as needed; but, this is because my set is a 2000 model and apparently such that you have to cycle through the various inputs and cannot go directly to the desired input.
Incredible IQ in a compact, hand-holdable, image stabilized lens. I have used 100-400 as well, while the zoom offers flexibility, this lens is a class apart in sharpness.IQ difference between the zoom and prime is amplified at subjects over 50m make it a perfect lens for wildlife..300mm F4L IS and 10-22mm are the only reasons I still shoot with Canon (rebel and 4/50D have poor ergonomics), and probably will be adding a new body to go with each, this is also the reason my D90 in mothballed (I was hoping Nikon will release a VR version when I switched to Nikon).
I bought this product about 6 months ago. It usually worked fine, although it was a bit tempermental and some days (and in some neighborhoods) it had poor reception. But after only six months it broke: the wire ripped out from the unit despite gentle handling. Overall I was disappointed with both the reception quality and the workmanship.
This product is good for on the spot field cleaning. I would not recommend that this be your primary lens cleaning set up. It will work well at removing dust from the surface of the lens and can remove a smug. Nice compact design that takes up little space in my camera bag.
No worries, when you order this item it comes with "ipod for PC" emblazened all over it, but it still works just the same on your mac. If you would like to go thru hp and get their warranty, feel free, i don't know if it's better than apple's and i don't know if there's an hp equivilent to "applecare" but with hp's marketing muscle, there will now no longer be problems getting ipods. I had to wait weeks for amazon to even have this item, but now that it's here, i'm in nirvana. :)
Holds up to two portable drives including connection wires.Case seems very robust and high quality.
I bought the Music Bridge after reading all the reviews, positive and negative. Since I'm a technical guy I figured I would get it to work - and I did, eventually.Here are the basics on this unit:- It's a "virtual sound card". The sound card in your PC plays music through its speakers; this Bridge uses your WiFi network to "project" your soundcard wirelessly to a remote location.- The first step is to connect it (using an ethernet cable) to your PC so that you can set it up (it needs to learn about your WiFi network) and plug in the power. Using the install CD to try to setup the unit seems useless; in reading the reviews it seems that the standard install process works for only 1 in 10, and I wasn't that one. The workaround is simple: look on the bottom of the unit. The IP address of the unit is listed there. Type it into your browser (I used IE) (type http://192.168.1.210 ). You'll be prompted for a username (leave it blank) and a password ("admin"). Bam! You're into the setup screen. If you've gotten this far you can probably figure out the setup steps (Change the Bridge's name to something that means to you. Change the Bridge's IP address and click "apply" which restarts the unit. I changed mine to 192.168.0.210 since my D-Link router's using the "0". Also setup SSID and WEP if you use it). To do this you don't absolutely have to have connectivity to the wireless router but if you do you can click "search" to make sure they're talking.- Once you've setup your Bridge you can disconnect the ethernet cable and move the unit to the stereo. Turn the stereo on and make sure the red and white RCA cables are plugged into whatever input you tune your stereo to (sounds silly, but make sure).- The rest of the work is done back on your PC by installing the "utility", the software that turns this contraption into the virtual sound card. If you used my workaround above you'll need to go back to the Autoplay of the CD and at the bottom in smaller letters it says "Install Utility". Once you've got the Utility up, click "scan for bridge" and hopefully (if your Bridge is close enough to your WiFi router) the bridge's name will appear. Give it 15-60 seconds after scanning. If it doesn't appear, unplug the bridge from the stereo and put the bridge next to router (eliminate the range issue) and try scanning again.- Once you get the bridge listed in the table, select it and click "Connect" in the Utility and click "yes" in the popup. This should send sound to the Bridge. If the bridge is in another room and you don't want to crank up the volume, just open a media player on your PC after connecting and see if sound comes out of the PC - silence is good because the sound is being sent to the Bridge.- You CAN toggle back and forth between the Bridge and your PC's sound card. Simply always open whatever media player you're using AFTER making your choice in the Utility. I.e.: click "Connect" (to the bridge), then open Media Player 10 which will cause MP10 to pick up the Bridge as the virtual sound card. If you want to come back to the PC sound card, CLOSE MP10 then click "Connect to PC's Speaker" then reopen MP10 - sound will now come from your PC's speakers.- I found that with 40 ft and a couple walls between the router and the Bridge there was intermittent cutouts. Moving the router closer helped but still didn't make the signal perfect; in my non-technical opinion is that the radio in the Bridge is pretty weak.Summary: My conclusion is that this approach to getting music from the PC to the stereo has too many points of failure - PC, WiFi, Bridge, Stereo - and if any one has an issue then you get no sound. I don't know what the alternative is for me yet, but I'm returning my device even though I got it tow work. It seems to me that for a single person with a PC, Router and Stereo close to each other - like in the same room but where running a wire isn't practical - this Bridge is a great, affordable solution with some minor issues related to setup. However, for a family living in a 2000+ sq.ft. home and with components scattered around the house on multiple floors, this Bridge may not be ideal.
This is a sturdy and strong desk organizer. By having four shelves it cleared a lot of space on our desk.
So it came with the computer, so I don't know if that means I should have low expectations, but for the most part, I always have high ones for monitors. I mean, they're freaking monitors. If the factory can't make these things without errors, there's something wrong with them. So to make things clear, the monitor worked fine for about the first year I owned it. Then, at some rather random point and completely without reason (meaning, I never touch the monitor for the exception of turning the power on) it starts to display this "Memory Recall Ok?" message across the middle of the screen. Press 1 for yes, or 2 for no. It doesn't matter what you press, it'll keep coming on, and it'll keep coming back. Sometimes it'll take a few days or even weeks, or sometimes it'll take a millisecond. The bottom line is that the monitor turned stupid, and now I have to buy a new one, as the message will appear in the middle of videos, video games, web browsing, typing in a word document, and anything else you can think of doing that such a thing would be bothersome to the point where you want to punch a hole in the monitor. Unfortunately it's the only one I have, but you can bet once I get a new one, this one is going out the window, and Office Space styled to its grave. If this is what ViewSonic has to offer, I'll look elsewhere.
For a regular user that doesn't require espectacular features, don't know about the details, ratios...thats the perfect lcd monitor. The image is very clear, colorful and the screen size is big enough to work, type, for internet and games.The price is reasonable, and its perfectly matched to what the device is worth.NO GOOD: no DVI cable. Just couldnt understand why. It's just a cable!
I cannot say enough good about these earbuds. NEVER would I have thought about spending so much money on earbuds but I decided to give it a try because I LOVE music. Well...I can say I was not disappointed. They sound awsome and are very comfortable. There are several different size earpiece covers so it makes it easy for the perfect fit. It takes a few days to break them in and to learn how to seat them in your ear for the perfect sound but once you figure that part out - its AWSOME! I think if I had anything negative to say it would be that I cannot lay on my side with these earbuds on because they stick out of the ear too much so if you lay down to listen - you will be laying on your back. With that being said...they are still great.
I've been using this cable for a few weeks now. It has functioned properly since it was connected up. Just not too much that can go wrong with a cable. It either works or it does not. Fast Amazon supervised processing and shipping. Five star service.
I was looking for a charger for my sandisk that allowed me to charge my mp3 player without having to plug it into my computer. This product works great, it even comes with an usb cord. I've used it several times already with no problems.
I'll start with the caveat that this is my first hand-held GPS receiver. However, I can't imagine a better tool for the $$. I used the handy &quot;quick start&quot; card right out of the box and within 30 secs the Map 330M located where I was. Very user friendly. I primarily use this for boating, and have created routes to go back to the spots I want.Easily downloaded and installed upgraded firmware from the magellan website to make the unit WAAS compatable (accuracy now down to about 3 meters!) You can set up whether you are using this on land or water and the map will show you more street names (on land) and more buoys, lighthouses, etc (on sea). Tou can also set up how detailed (or sparse) you want your map to be.Will track you in either miles, nautical miles or kilometers. It can give you distance to a waypoint, your speed, what compass course to travel to get to a waypoint, arrival alarms, plus much more.You can easily connect the GPS to a laptop and with the free included map software upload more detailed street information in up to 4 regions (7 or 8 MB of memory). (I got most of eastern PA, southern NJ, and Delaware into mine). Even without the uploaded street data major roads and byways are easily found. You can download created routhes/waypoints from the GPS to the computer to save them and see them on a bigger computer screen, or create the routes on the computer and upload to the hand-held.Another nice feature is sunset/moonrise info.Downside is battery life. They say 10 hours with backlight off, but I get 1/2 that with my rechargable alkaline batteries.Overall 5 Stars!
I really like this stereo. It allows you to use cds, usb, or Ipod/MP3 players to listen to your music. It has many features for the price. One unexpected feature is displayed album information on some cds that are placed in the player, even ones that are original cds and not burned. The WMA & MP3 files all display song info too, but I did not expect regular cds to display info. Also, the stereo remembers exactly where you were in a song if you turn off the vehicle. It resumes automatically when you turn the vehicle back on. You can even remove the music source such as a usb drive and it will still remember when you plug it back in. I do not know how many music sources it can remember(I.e., can you have a usb drive, Ipod, and a cd in and it remembers where they all were playing?). The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because there are nicer stereos out there with more features and I can't stand that this stereo doesn't have a STOP button. The only way to stop a music source is to push the source input button or to turn the stereo off. The remote and the head unit both don't have a stop button. I also would like an Attenuator feature to lower the sound with one push of a button. There is a pause button, but I like pause and stop features.
Card works fine in the camera, it is a bit slow but that's my own fault for not getting a high speed card. haven't used the reader yet but it seemed like a nice plus to have. the main problem with it so far is that opening the package took half an hour and I wound up with lacerations. should come with power tools or something to open it. Once you get it out, though, it's fine.
Super thrilling silver redesign and 80 GB make this perfect for me. Love the new fonts on display and my 60GB was full. Super!
When I took these headphones out of the package i was expecting everything to go wrong. I've always have bad luck with sony earbuds. So i plugged them in to my iPod and what do ya know. They scratch pop and cut out in certain sides when the plug is nudged a slight bit. Yes it is plugged all the way in and when i plug my sennheiser hd457's in they work just fine. Im going to return these and see if i cant have better luck with another brand. But when I could hear them the audio was phenomenal. Highly reccomended if you dont get a bad pair.
I purchased my 5D about 3 weeks ago and I am having a great time with it. I had it up in running in no time and it is quite easy to use with very intuitve buttons/switches. The 2.5 inch screen is a big plus and is pretty vivid and clear even in the daylight. I was fortunate in that all of my old Maxxum (35mm)compatible lenses (Sigma)work just fine. If you have old Maxxum compatible lenses I suggest that you contact the lens manufacturer to see if they will work with the 5D but if they will not, don't let that stop you from buying this camera. Nonetheless, I did buy the Konica Minolta 28-75 F2.8 lens with the 5D body which, in my opinion, is good all around lens for the camera. While the battery has a very long life, I would recommend getting a second one so that you never run out of juice. I would also recommend a minimum of a 1 GB compact flash card if you are planning to shoot at 6 mega-pixels. I highly recommed this camera as the pictures will speak for themselves.
The laminating pouches are great. The plastic "cord" that attaches them to a bag is bad. They're just bulky and don't tighten to either the pouch or the bag, well. I love the pouches, so it was worth the purchase, but I just opted to use string/ribbon/yarn/etc. to attach them to the bag.
I have a visor deluxe and after reading all these good reviews I went with this cheap case. Well, the minute I opened it I noticed the nylon-ish sides blooming out of the sides, quite unattractive I thought. But, who cares, it was leather and did a good job right? The next problem was with the velcro holding device. You must glue the velcro patch to your PDA's back (which is tricky enough with springboard covers and batteries in the way) and plus it makes the pda quite ugly and less sleek to hold. Then, inside the case, it wobbles on the velcro stip's thickness. It rides pretty high, too, and doesn't feel &quot;locked in&quot;I was about ready to deal with all of this since the case did fit the twist stylus/pen i bought nicely, but then the true problem arose: *The velcro prevents the unit from slipping into the hotsynch cradle since it must rest nicely on the slot in the back of the unit*So, this made it utterly useless! Hats off to sumdex. I'll give it one extra star for price.Jon
Great product! Was not familiar with Colby, but reviews were good. Found screen to be very clear and easy to watch. Purchased this as a gift and my wife loves it! Very good value
I bought the S5200 5 months ago, after owning a Canon A75 3MP digital camera. The difference in the picture quality is amazing! So much sharper on the Fuji! So many pictures I took with the Canon were blurry, and I was holding very still!The price has gone down about 50 since I bought this, so it's even more of a deal now.
didnt care for the long cord kept getting caught under my laptop.went to walmart and bought a better one. sorry
First, the bad things. Too much noise shooting under low light conditions. Also in low light conditions you'll find some green and white little points of light on the image.The camera has an almost useless flash.The good things: Video option is very useful. Output to see pictures and clips in TV's. Also you can use it if you want a larger view than the LCD display, just plug it to your TV, VCR etc. Great resolution for high quality printing.If you have some experience in photography you'll find great all the manual options.
I arrived at this site while searching for information about Adtran Express 3000 ISDN modem. The NT1 and Express 3000 are ISDN modems but individual users need to use the Express 3000.The NT1 is designed for multi-users, though it can be configured to work with one user but it cannot generate the promised speed 480kbps to the typical home user, for various complex reasons.Two major problems are additional expense to upgrade ports and software to handle speeds over 230kbps and inability of my ISP's to provide necessary equipment for speeds over 115kbps.However, the Adtran Express 3000 modem is easy to setup, durable and handles almost any problems without involvement of user. It does not handle power surges or lightning so it is wise to use a powerful surge protecter that cost around $100.00+ that will stop power surges. The strip surge protector cannot save an ISDN modem.APC backup/surge protectors have stopped lightning twice for me but the best protector is unplugging from electrical outlets and phone jacks when a thunderstorm is in the area.
product arrived in a timely manner, case is pretty and fits the ipad perfectly...at first. after a few days and after taking it out a couple of times, it stretches slightly to where its no longer snug and ipad shifts when propped up by its embedded stand. the best thing about it is the black band included to hold the cover. recommended if you want to pamper your ipad, not if your into practicality.
Xantrex is a leader in the inverter field so I was very surprised when this product failed almost immediately. I returned it to Amazon for a prompt refund and bought one from Jensen, which has worked perfectly.
Garmin or eBay (whoever will take responsibility) fails to disclose that the eTrex Vista HCx has a different contour on the back of the unit, making it incompatible with the alleged "universal" bike mount. BEWARE
I thought I'd get this little biometric drive and it would plug in like every other USB and work. Well it hasn't worked from day 1. I've tried it in several different computers but it doesn't do anything. Can't see it and it's been too long since I bought it to return it.
It burned out after playing a few times.Also the fuse is real small rare fuse...no where to be found.
For $200, you sure get a lot! I've been wanting a GPS for a long time but they've always been out of my price range (my father dropped almost a grand on his) so when I saw these at $200, my interest was piqued. I read a few reviews and decided that it would be worth picking up and I took the plunge.I've been using this for half a year now and have traveled through many states with this on. Here is what I've found out about this:Positives:1) It's only two hundred bucks. Again, most of them are still in the $500 price range. I've found very little that this can't do for the money.2) Customizable. There is a wealth of information on the screen out of box but I wanted it to display some other things. After playing around with it for a little bit I found out how to get rid of the estimated time of arrival (very inaccurate) and replaced it with the current speed instead. There are a lot of other tidbits of information it can track but I'm happy with that change.3) Works great out of the box. In fact, I didn't sync it up to my computer for any firmware or map updates until I had it for a few months. I did update the firmware (not sure what I got out of that), backed up my settings, register it, and no new maps were available but it was great to have a product I had bought five minutes prior working perfectly well in my car.4) Battery Life. Sometimes I can't have it plugged in, like when I'm hiking, geocaching, need to use my cigarette lighter for something else, or showing it off for friends. That GPS that my Dad spent all that money on... no battery. Once it has no power it goes out like a light. And not only does it have a battery, but a long lasting one at that. A full charge will let this run for a couple of hours.5) Very accurate. I especially love the MPH on this. Did you know that most cars have their speedometer off by about 5-10%?!?!? Now I have my speedometer on my GPS and it is perfectly accurate. 99% of the time my GPS knows EXACTLY where I am within a couple of feet.6) USB cable. I love it when electronics comes with a standard USB cable. I hate companies that make you use a cable that is proprietary to the product (Palm, Zune, iPod, some cameras). Thank you, TomTom, for making this simple feature.Negatives1) No altitude. I can see Lat and Long, but I have no idea how high I am and in the mountains of Utah, that can be useful information. I'm surprised that didn't come as a feature.2) Can't categorize favorites. Ah, probably my biggest gripe. I wish I could categorize my favorite locations. For instance, most favorites I only use while visiting somewhere and then I have a handful around town that I use 90% of the time. Since it lists things in alphabetical order I just start my more common favorites with a 00 and then group certain towns in their own code. It's a workaround, but folders would have been much nicer!!3) Occassional Misreadings. This seems to be more of a problem with the maps then the unit but sometimes I just suddenly go "offroad" 20-50 feet, especially on the highway and a couple of local parkways. I think it is the maps because it always happens in the same places. I wish map updates would come on a more regular basis.4) Estimated Time of Arrival is wrong. I think it assumed all roads are a set speed, like 40 MPH. But the Estimated Time of Arrival is ALWAYS off, especially on the freeway. I got rid of this and make better estimates in my head, but I wish it would make better assumptions (like Highway = 75, or in my case, about 90 while city streets are about 30 mph on average).I didn't know where to list this, but the screen size can be both positive and negative. Both my parents don't like the small size and consider it hard to read. So if you need bigger displays just so you can read them, there are other products out there for you. However, I love the small screen size because it makes this device so much more portable and fits easier in my glovebox. My parents' GPS has to be carried in with them or hidden in less convenience locations, like under seats.In the end, I love this product. For $200 I wouldn't have been surprised if it had done so much less than it actually does. I love this so much, my brother picked up the exact same model. He loves it to.
This TV works great. I have it installed in my 18 wheel truck, and it is the largest one that would fit. I am really impressed with the display and the many conections. I have it hooked up to Direct TV with an HDMI cable and the picture is beautiful. The sound is great and I really enjoy the surround feature. This TV is wall mountable, which is not stated in any specs I have read. I did extensive research on flat panels before deciding on this model. I feel I bought the best TV for the size and price.[...].
Likely discontinued because I bought this on sale at Frys for only $4.99. It was worth that price.Like the other reviewer said it dominates the electrical receptacle. Even a four plugger becomes hard to use.Radio sounds very tinny, but works OK. It picks up the local AM stations. I have it on the wall in a workshop where the nicely lit digital clock comes in handy. One problem I noticed was that there is a loud hum when I played the radio while it was plugged in (nothing else active on the line). I got around this by clipping a thin ground wire to the outside antenna. This seemed to also boost AM reception.
This security screen works very well. It arrived new, as stated. It was delivered quickly, I just wish it didn't cost so much...thank you!
Can't Argue with the best of the best. Verbatim makes the highest quality media out there so if your looking for the best look no farther. I have tried every other brand and most finish in a close race but Verbatim always comes out most stable, burns a little faster and the lightscribe comes out with just a slightly better resolution - not very noticeable to the eye so you'd have to compare side by side. Only con is the price - usually Verbatim is the most expensive so shop for deals.
I can no longer type on a regular keybaord. Since the first ergonomic keyboard from Microsoft about 10 years ago. I also have the Microsfot natural ergonomic keyboard 4000. This is outstanding for for when you have to type a lot.The 3000 is thin with the right amount of extra funtion keys for gettting you email and launchine your web browser and working your volume mute feature for the media players.I can sit back in my chair and put the 3000 on my lap and type away. The wireless mouse has the new tilt wheel which lets you scroll left and right on large web pages and other windows like a large word document that cannot be displayed in the window because of large text.It's been about 3 months since I purchased the 3000 and I still have the batteries (that came with the KB and mouse). Microsoft has come a long way in regaurds to battery life in their mice and keyboard. 6 months or longer is not uncommon. The SOFT feel of the half hight keys if very comforting.
Oh boy, though I did pretty good. Found this at an estate sale for $27.50. Looks brand new! The first dvd I played would lock up at times. I've been a VHS guy & they don't lock up or pictures don't freeze either. Hello new tech. After reading many of these reviews I'm thinking I got ripped off paying $27.50. How could someone be so unlucky. I mean Toshiba is a BIG name in electronics! Sounds like it might be the biggest POS ever.
Those of us with Macs don't have a lot of options when it comes to printers. HPs don't work well, and the good Canon ones aren't necessarily compatible. So I was glad to see that the CX5400 was compatible with my iBook OS 9.2. And I'm happy to report that it's been perfect so far. Installation was easy, with only two small glitches. After putting in the ink cartridges, there was an error message, so I had to turn the machine off and turn it back on and the error message went away. And the poster/manual said if you have a Mac, to plug in the USB first, but there's a huge sticker on the printer's USB port that said don't plug in the USB first, so I didn't.Print quality is excellent. When I print color documents, the colors are even truer than the ones I print on the expensive fiery machine at the office. (Haven't tried photo printing yet, as I'd rather do that online or at Costco.) Photocopying is easy. And I just tried the scanner today and it was so easy it was scary. I have Photoshop, so I import the document from there and save it to my hard drive.I'm sorry that a few other people have had negative experiences, but I'm extremely happy with this all-in-one.
Fit my cam corder, exactly what I need to transfer my recorded dvd to data files. A must have for your equipment
Shipped fast. Works great. Very handy, I use it daily as it is so small and easy to use. I keep it in my car and I love it. I would recommend buying this.
This is the best One-For-All-lens for your Canon body--as long as it is a 1.3xFOV body like that is 1DMkII, 1DMkIIN or 1DMkIII. For my liking it's too long on the wide end for a 1.6xFOV body. Versatility and quality are as outstanding as color and contrast. You can get pictures that you otherwise would not get without this one lens. The IS makes it perfect for almost all situations. A perfect travel lens and a great walk-around lens even though it is really heavy. It's my preferred lens if I don't know precisely what to expect. See http://www.meview.de
I recently purchased this beauty after many months of research. Essentially, this is comparable to the ex-500 in most aspects with the exception of storage capacity (pics and movie minutes.) The differences were not huge and, since I was going to purchase a 1gig SD card, the difference became minimal. Add to that the price difference and you can see why I went this route instead.Once you open the box you can tell Casio has put quality into this item. It feels solid despite it's thin size. This is not the thinest camera out there but it is small, fits easily into my pocket and very durable. Casio provides an "overview" manual in booklet form and that gets you up and running. I am the type that reads everything before I use it and I found the electronic pdf manual very helpful. You can point and shoot out of the box, but you'll need the electronic manual to really understand how to manipulate the settings to your desire.I took a dozen shots over the Thanksgiving holiday and easily downloaded them to my computer thanks to the included USB cable (no software needed for my MAC) Although it comes bundled with a photo storage, adjustment program, I use photoshop and probably won't bother with their program. It is straightforward and easy enough to use, but doesn't come close to photoshop. Anyway, the photos came out great. I used the 'fine quality' setting and I didn't need to touch up the photos at all. The quality was excellent (and I used their auto settings) and I could probably blow these up to 11x14's if I wanted.There are nice features like anti-shake capabity and, if you ever have seen pictures from others with out-of-focus people, this feature should be nice to have. It has a quick shutter feature, allowing you to bypass the autofocus and instantly capture the shot in front of you. The start up time is incredibly fast and almost takes you by surprise. Best of all, there is no lag between snapping the picture and capturing the image. That can be a huge problem with other cameras and definitely something you should consider. This camera has other nice features like filters, auto-timers, etc.To summarize, this is a nice, durable, feature-loaded camera with 7.2 mega pixels with excellent quality results. Amazon shipped it very quickly and did not disappoint. You should consider this one!
I bought the HP DeskJet 2000Cse something over two years ago for its speed, supposed economy derived from the fact it has separate cartridges for each color and the print heads do not have to be replaced each time the cartridges are replaced. They don't tell you that when the machine decides that an ink cartridge or print head is bad has gone bad, it will not work at all until that item is replaced. Thus, you must keep a complete stock of cartridges in stock at all times. That's means you must keep an inventory of well in excess ..worth of supplies on hand at all times to assure that you can use the printer. Even when you have new cartridges installed, it may decide that one of them is empty and will not print at all until you replace the cartridge. And how it decides that a printhead is bad is a mystery. It certainly has nothing to do with degraded print quality.Further, they have never developed a full-featured driver for Windows 2000. I have made numerous requests as to when it will be ready and I can only get answers like "It's not ready yet, but I think they are working on it."
I bought an HP Mediacenter and 17" flatscreen monitor after having patched together systems for years. It's fast, it runs all the software I need and *it doesn't crash randomly*
The antenna was very easy to set up, and it has improved my TV reception to the point where I do not need cable anymore. We get every channel available in the area, and this is even with the antenna mounted in my attic! Good value for the money. I would recommend this product.
I bought this to but under my small 22" lcd for my Office, so I can swivel it better, it says it can mount to cabinets, etc... This thing is bigger than my TV. This would look stupid mounted under ANY TV, it's HUGE.The pic on here looks like a small rectangle, and on other sites they show it with a TV mounted on it, and you can't even see it, there is absolutly no way this mount can be hidden under ANYTHING!!
Very versatile and a great price. Finally I can charge my iPod in the car. My car has a plug for the iPod, and plays MP3s, so now I have the complete package and can charge iPod while listening to it on my car stereo system. This will be great on a long trip, OR I can plug it into my laptop and charge it, OR I can charge from a regular home electrical outlet. Love it, love it, love it.
Works well and was much cheaper online than anywhere I could buy it locally. My only complaint is that SanDisk could give much better information regarding specific applications of their product. I had to cross-check with several different sites to be 100% certain that this memory stick would work with my son's Sony PSP. It does and we're pleased.
For those who have the On-Q Enclosure installed, the extender is an excellent way to provide more depth and contribute to better control of wiring, plugs and receptacles contained in the basic box. Improves appearance and air circulation when the door is closed. Not easy to find in local store inventories, even big box hardware stores.
The camera is a great camera.it is one of the best kind of camera in its level.Everything is great in that(perfect picture and easy to work) but in that package as I saw in amazon add, the remote suppose to be in the package and comes with it but it won't and there is not remute in that package and it is kind of cheating...be careful about this product if you think whatever has written comes with package but not.
I love my white leather CD case! Matches my white leather seats in my Scion-The CD slots have soft backing material, to keep them from scratching.Very stylish....
This was purchased for a gift. As far as I know the recipient is pleased with this product. thanks for your service.
I bought this to protect a 1 gauge battery cable I'll be securing under my car. It looks small but it adjusts with no apparent loss of protection and I think will work well.
I have had my Lexar MP3 for a few weeks now and have greatly enjoyed it. My girlfriend and I both purchased one to match our red and blue New Beetles as a cheap alternative to a CD Changer. This isn't my first MP3. I purchased one last year and since have listened to the same music repeatedly. It is such a hassle to reconnect it to the computer and change the internal memory. With the Lexar Media LDP-200 SD Digital Audio Player You just change the SD Card. We purchased a few extra 64 MB cards and plan to get a Memory Card Wallet. Whenever we get the chance we transfer 2-3 CDs from our library onto a card. At any time we can switch out the Cards to change the music. For longer road trips we just grab the 512 MB card that has a collection of all of our favorite songs. Some of the features we have noticed due to having two players is that when you stop the player it will come back on at the last song you were listening to. Remove the card and place it the other player and it starts at the last song played on that player. Return it to the original player and it still starts up where you turned it off at. The ability to scroll through the menu to find a particular song is also a nice addition.I have already recommended this player to many other people. I don't know of any other player that has removable memory cards. This is a feature that stands out from all the other MP3s on the market that I am aware of at the moment.
I have had this camera for over three years now and it is still working great.As far as batteries go, you need to use the reccomended CRV3 battery if you want the most life. The second choice would be rechargable batteries. The shutter speed takes time to get used to especially when you are trying to get a picture of your kids and they quit what they were doing so cute before it takes. The quality can not be beat for a 2mp camera. I currently have a 5mp Optimus camera also and even though the quality is higher, I prefer the Kodak for everyday pictures because it controls the lighting better with the white balance unlike most newer cameras with the automatic white balance that will not let you adjust it. Don't get me wrong I have had to work on it some but that is my fault because I let my children take pictures with it and has been dropped. I have replaced the battery cover. You can not get parts through Kodak but you can get parts for it on Ebay. The battery cover was remanufactured and was $10 on ebay. Also the lens cover will not close on its own, I have to lightly tap it but it does not interfere with the camera working. This is a great camera but I paid less than $100 for mine brand new, so search for better prices or for a higher MegaPixel camera for that price.
I purchased these headphones, not from amazon though.Heres how they were.They can not play bass at all! You can barely hear it on hip hop music so dont even think of hearing it on rock.The trebble is quite high but still, the audio quality that these headphones is poor. They make my mp3s sound as if im streaming them from the internet on a free service (Low quality).I was way better off with the manufacturers headphones for my Panasonic cd player. But alas, those broke.
I got this about 9 months ago and they work better then ever. These ear buds have been though like 3 months of water (when I lost my ipod outside and now I have a ipod classic) The only problem is the wires are easily cut and will brake if you don't care for them.
We asked for (and received) this item for Christmas, 2006. It gets the job done, but if I had to go buy another universal remote, it wouldn't be this one. I'd gladly pay more for something that doesn't give us any problems.It adequately manages our plasma TV, A/V receiver, cable DVR, and Xbox 360/HD DVD player - however we find ourselves keeping all the remotes for each of those items not far away, as navigating some settings (aspect ratio, TV contrast/brightness/certain receiver settings) are just too time-consuming with the Harmony 880.We might just have bad luck here, but the charging station does not work properly. 6 months into the first remote, the charger stopped working. It had nothing to do with the battery, and everything was contacting in the right place - it just gave up. Logitech was quick to ship us a replacement, and we returned the old one, however the replacement is not much better. The charger still works, but we have to carefully set something on top of the remote's LCD display when it sits on the charger, to keep the contacts "in contact" with each other. Highly irritating.Also, sometimes when turning equipment on, or switching from one "mode" to another (i.e., going from watching TV, to using the Xbox), it doesn't switch everything it's supposed to - even when the remote is properly pointed at everything.The buttons on the remote are poorly placed, making some numbers hard to push with one hand. Not sure if it's the placement, or the shape of the remote.So, anyway - 3 out of 5 here. If it's all you can afford, I guess it would be good. Otherwise, save up for something else.
The speaker's lows, mids, and highs sound fairly good. They aren't fantastic, and they lack strong bass. They can get very loud. I have two pairs that I have set up in quadraphonic surround sound. They are good for their cheap price.
Picked up a refurbished pair for... The sound quality is good, thought it took a little time to get the frequency set properly. I don't like the controls as they are small and difficult to adjust. I also think they squeeze the ears a little more than desired; wearing them for extended periods can be uncomfortable.
I bought this screen for occasional use for movie nights with a projector at my house. There are some slight waves in the screen, which are to be expected from a pull down screen. For the price, you really can't beat this. Amazon even included White Glove delivery at no charge! The screen makes a world of difference versus projecting on a wall or sheet. The picture is much brighter and crisper. I like the black case, too.
When I updated to a DSLR I had to replace my polarizing filters because the linear type that I have for my film cameras will not work with the new metering system and auto-focus features of my new camera. I purchased two high-end multi-coated filters for my 58mm and 82mm lenses. Those filters are beautiful - and hugely expensive. In fact, those filters cost me more (each) than what used to be the price of a moderately priced lens (in the "old days").And what do you know - I needed another one! This one was to be a 55mm and again the super-quality circular polarizing filters were pricey.The fact of the matter is, a multi-coated filter definitely will transmit more light and is better when you're shooting into the light. But polarizing filters have the greatest effect when the lens is pointed at roughly a 90-degree angle to the sun. With a lens hood on the lens (and protecting the filter) this means that virtually no direct light is hitting the filter - just ambient light. Pointing the camera at the sun with a polarizing filter will have no effect on the sky. For me, I take filters off when I'm shooting into the sun. So in short, the multi-coating isn't as useful on a polarizing filter for my type of shooting.I already had a 77mm filter of the same type as this and found it worked very well on both my Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lenses. The color is normal not green or purple or amber like some "cheap" polarizing filters. And when not shooting directly into the sun, I am getting very good contrast and sharpness. Not to mention that the polarizing effect is very good and I have no problems with auto-focus or metering.The point is, for less than $20, I have a perfectly good, well made circular polarizing filter that works great on my Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm Carl Zeiss T* lens that I have adapted for use on my Canon 5D Mark II. When I have a few extra dollars, I might purchase the high-end, multi-coated super filter, but for now this works just fine - even making images indistinguishable from those made with the "super filter" in place.Great Deal; Great results; Happy Man!
I've been playing with this player for about a week now and there have been good and bad points about it. I'll start with what I disliked about the player.Although I love this player, I was disappointed about the music transferring process. I don't use an ipod so I don't know how the samsung compares to it, but my friends who have ipods tell me that it's extremely user friendly. I use itunes on my PC [because my bro has an ipod] and it's easy to create playlists on itunes, but the Samsung uses the Samsung Medio Studio, which is somewhat confusing for me. I found out that I couldn't change information of the songs that were already uploaded onto the player, nor could I organize them/move them around to form a new playlist. I still haven't figured out how to make playlists yet..Also, if several songs are of the same artist, but the artist name isn't uniform [ex: yellowcard v.s. Yellowcard], then it'll show up as two different artists on the artist category in the player.Another thing is that since it's a touch-screen player, the surface can get kind of smudgy with fingerprints (but you can always wipe that off). Also, the player doesn't include a charger that can be used on wall outlets. So you'd have to buy one or always charge the player on the PC.The earphones are rather funky too (weird shape).Despite all that, I still love this player because the design is so beautiful and the sound is amazing. It's not big and bulky like the Creative Zen players, and it's not thin and fragile like ipods. It's thicker than an ipod, but at a thickness that's very comfortable to hold. The slide-out speaker makes it the coolest thing ever. The sound from the speakers is way better than I expected. The alarm clock is really loud, but that definitely wakes me up! Plus, I can wake up to the song of my choice.It's a very sleek and pleasing design..The glowing blue buttons complement the black mp3 player very nicely. I love touch-screen even though it leaves fingerprints because it doesn't make any sounds. One of my turn-offs of the Creative Zen player was the big plasticky buttons...when I press them, it reminds me of pressing a plastic toy button. But the Samsung touch-screen buttons makes it seem very sophisticated and high-tech. The different sound effects/modes are wonderful..I love the concert hall mode most. It really does sound like what it'd be like at a live concert.This is not a player that will satisfy everyone, probably because it's only 4GB, can't show videos, etc. But it was a perfect match for me since I don't like wearing head/earphones for long periods of time (so the slide-out speaker is convenient) and the style of the player is amazing. I don't really need a video features..I just need it for the music. I guess if your music files are very organized, the transfer process will be a breeze.If you think this player has what you want, then you'll absolutely love it. :D
Not bad performance, but not very quiet, and a little bit slow.
I got one of these set up with 4 1TB disk in raid 5 giving me a total og 2.7 TB datastorage. But it is very unstable especialy when handling large or many files +100 MB. The connection is lost and copying has to be restarted.Also streaming runs very slow.When using the build in PnP the mashine hangs and has to be restartet.It is sad as the specs are great.
either the modem or my psion s5 is to blame: the connection is at its best when you are only using the email program on psion, but if you tried to use the webbrowser, the connection becomes very slow, and quite often the connection is dropped altogether before the completion of a single webpage.
I received my order today and very disappointed because the HP 15 & HP 78 does is not recognized in my printer. I don't recommend anyone buy these refurbished cartridge. As one buyer wrote you get what you pay for.
I have had this camera for about a month, and I love it! I actually purchased the Oympus 510, but it was defective, and no more were in stock, so I &quot;settled&quot; for the Canon A20, and I'm glad I did! The color is SO unbelievable! My photo looked like something out of a magazine! I just keep looking at the pictures I have printed in awe, because I can't believe the quality!One thing to consider: the day you buy this camera, buy rechargeable NimH(?) batteries and at least a 32mb compactflash card.
I was recently forced to shop for a new camera when my Vivitar PZ8000 broke down after years of clear, quality pictures. My main goal was to find a camera that could produce consistently clear pictures. Plus, it has to be simple. I don't like to spend a lot of time analyzing the light, etc. I want to be able to grab the camera, turn it on, and quickly take a picture. So when I saw the other reviews for the Pentax IQZoom 170SL, I thought I had found the camera I was looking for. Everyone raved about the clarity, the zoom and the simplicity of this camera. It seemed perfect, so I bought it.Now I'm left wondering if I got the same camera as the other reviewers. I've taken 5 or 6 rolls of film with very mixed results. Maybe 25% of the pictures are beautifully clear, as I had hoped and expected. Landscapes turned out better than the rest. About 50% of the pictures were average and basically acceptable. But then about 25% of the pictures were terrible, especially those with people as the main focus. I took an entire roll of film at my brother's wedding, and all but a handfull are so blurred that the people are almost unrecognizable. And I don't just mean that the people were blurring, the entire photo was bad.There are a lot of flash options, etc. on the camera, and maybe I just haven't figured out when to use the features. And I'll be the first to admit that I'm not especially careful at setting everything up. But I've never had this problem with other cameras. Unfortunately, I waited too long to return the camera because I kept hoping that the pictures would improve. I'm planning on selling it. This camera left me so disappointed that I don't trust it to capture the memories of my vacations, etc.
Had 1 week, and other than very difficult to read front panel, that I can live with, but as already destroyed one of my favorite cassettes, the Ways of a Ship, I was heartbroken, well very sad, it just stopped and I ejected with a few feet tape behind and completely cut off. The whole reason I bought was to have a cassette player. I afraid to use it again, if I were you look somewhere's else.
This product is a great alternative for those of us that want to use the Nike+ iPod system but prefer other shoes (lifelong Asics person in my case). Only suggestion would be to make sure to calibrate the Nike/iPod system the first time you use it, after that the readings are very accurate.A note on customer service, the first shoe wallet I received had a defect causing it to break within the first month. When I spoke with customer service they were very friendly and apologetic. They offerred to replace the faulty product and send an extra one to make up for the trouble without even having to ask. I have not had any problems with the replacement.
Was getting terrible wireless reception on an upstairs computer. Bought this and everything changed dramatically. Now it performs as if the computer was next to the router (which is 60-0 away). Linksys should recommend this when they sell their products. I found this the hard way-best $30.00 I ever spent.
I personally like it. It takes all the wear and tear and doesn't look like it was bought 4 years ago. It's durable, strong and holds all the cd's I have. It is very compact. Has a fair amount of padding and pretty inexpensive. It is very well rounded.
I admit I was a skeptic when I saw HDMI cables for only $2 with free shipping. Let you tell you that I am a VERY firm believer that all of us are paying way too much for one cable. You cannot beat the price and no shipping charges. It only took about a week to receive and I cannot tell a difference between my other Monster cable and this one. This is a no brainer.
This simple to use devise has changed my thinking about going to new places. I didn't like the idea to getting lost and worst, having to ask for directions. Just enter your destination and GO!
I'm an audio-visual technician and use several of these speakers for things like multimedia installations or piped-in music (which they are actually quite good for).The reason I'm writing this review is because these speakers suffer from what I consider to be a major design flaw that, curiously, doesn't appear to bother any of the other reviewers, yet deserves mention. Specifically: these speakers go into a "sleep" or "standby" mode when no (or very low) audio is detected that causes them to "wake" with a very annoying "pop" when they receive a signal. It's not as severe as the woofer-distending "thump" these things make when powered on/off (another obvious flaw that others have noted), however it's very noticeable and actually cuts off a portion of the audio that wakes it. This may not bother you, but if you (like me) enjoy listening to music, you may find it unacceptable.One other thing worth mentioning is that these are not a true stereo pair, but rather two individual speakers with separate controls each. If you require an accurate stereo image I recommend calibrating them with a split mono signal since the non-detented controls are inconsistent from unit to unit.In closing I'd just like to say, when used in installed applications like I mentioned above, these sturdy speakers can provide years of trouble-free service. However I do not recommend them as computer stereo speakers, especially if you need to do any kind of critical listening.
I was lucky enough to stumble upon a JVC SR-VS30 deck at the local Goodwill and snagged it for an astonishing $24.99. It has worked perfectly with FCP5 on my iMac, and I was familiar with it after using the same model in the edit bays at my college; I've been able to capture miniDV and VHS tapes for myself and clients without any problems. And although SD is well on its way out, I'm definitely keeping the deck for future digitizing purposes. There's always someone who wants an old family vacation transferred to DVD.
This camera is great looking, compact, and easy to use. The daytime pictures that I have taken with it have turned out excellent. They are sharp and the colors look great. However, the nightime pictures I have taken with it have turned out blurry.The battery life isn't the best either. I recommend using rechargeable batteries with it, because it will eat up regular batteries quickly.All in all, it's a nice camera for daytime photos. I think it's also a good camera for the first time digital photographer.
I tried to use this cable with my laptop's docking station, which had just 1 PS/2 port. I was connecting this to a KVM switch and found that only keyboard was recognized, but mouse did not work. After some serious web searching, I found a solution. Looks like they labeled the connectors incorrectly or probably the docking station has some pins reversed: just connect the mouse to the keyboard connector of the Y cable and connect the keyboard to the mouse connector of the Y cable. After this 'cross connection' both keyboard and mouse started working!
I ordered a 40 GB Super Slim Zoom Drive from DES last year. I just LOVE its super light, slim design compare to some other 2 pounds external hard drives with loud noise while running. The Super Slim Zoom Drive series works superb, fast, safe, and quiet. This April, I ordered another 80GB of this series for myself, only to find out that they launched the 100 GB one a couple of weeks later. The cool part of this series is the weight and size won't increase even though the size has doubled or more. Now I am ordering a 100GB one for a friend of mine to back up all the sermons that I have downloaded as she already has an iPod. It's a wonderful gift for someone who is about to move. Just hope their price will be cut down a little bit. Thanks!
I have enjoyed using the Garmin StreetPilot 340, despite some of its limitations.First, here are some of its good points: It does a good job directing you along the route it chooses (more on that below among the bad points). If you're traveling without a live co-pilot, it's great to have. It's easy to use.Now, here is some of the bad: Unfortunately, the route it chooses is sometimes ridiculous and inefficient. I suspect the underlying problem is that the device is programmed to determine the compass direction your destination is from your point of departure, and, then, map a route that seeks to stick as much as possible to that direction. (You can pick an intermediate destination that forces the StreetPilot to generate a better route.) At times, it takes you off a major highway onto a secondary road sooner than it should timewise (I've experimented with the route preference settings and that doesn't solve the problem). It doesn't always get your destination right (even when it's a location, like a hotel, that's in the database). Disconcerting for "Jill" (one of the navigation voices) to say your hotel is on your right when the only structure in sight is a small ranch house. So, don't expect perfection, second guess the route it chooses, and carry some maps. Still, it is fun to use and I don't regret the purchase.
I buy this products a few week and so far so good; have a light indicator for grounded and you can connect two power cord at the same time.The only point that could be better is the power connector.About the size could be small if take off the telephone outlet protector, the size is very important for traveler.
I absolutely love this Tri-ppd. It is easy to set up and take down and it has its own carry bag. I loved using it and feel that it is a godsend when I need it. Awesome product.
Not sure what any of the problems other people have had with this recorder before but I found it really simple to use if you've ever used a piece of electronic equipment or computer. Right out of the package I could figure out how to use every function of this recorder including using the software without touching the instructions. It doesn't do much, so it doesn't take much to figure out. Pick your folders, record, playback, transfer, organize.The Olympus DVR is nicely built, very small and lightweight: like a fancy PEZ dispenser. Sound quality is superb for a portable recorder. Comes with a stereo mic that plugs in on top that can be detached; or use the built in mono mic, making it even smaller. I found the mono mic had much better sound for voice pickup since the stereo picks up too much ambient sounds. Plus, smaller file size. The stereo mic is really good for recording a "panoramic view" of sound from all directions, but not as great for dictation, interviews or lecture. You can plug in pretty much any mic with a mini-jack: camera mics, lavaliers, phone headsets, etc. I use an old cellphone headset (FYI:same as Skype / internet headsets) plugged into it while driving and works great! The sound is great because the headset mic is right next to my mouth and I can hear playback in my ear. I do a lot of extended driving and come up with most of my ideas on the road, so this is really useful.(Disclaimer: I don't recommend operating any device while driving.) There is a mic sensitivity adjustment switch that works wonders when applying it to the correct recording situation.Software install and transfer was pretty simple, as is the program; although I prob won't use it, as I have other audio edit programs. The Olympus creates a propietary DSS sound file (extremely small file size compared to standard WMA) that can be converted to WMA, although I don't recommend the "blowing up" of your files unless you have a need. The program is basically only useful for saving, organizing and playback of your files. If you plan to do more, like edit or convert files for other uses, you need to use other programs more suited for your needs. If you are just getting started, it is easy to do for FREE with the internet and a few Google searches. Might I suggest "Audacity" or "i-tunes". You'll be surprised what you can do for free with a little research.Overall, an excellent little recorder that actually exceeded my expectations, especially for this price range. Highly recommend.
I logged in tonight to warn everybody of a very serious problem with the Zune Version 2 software. Microsoft's own Zune board is alight with many angry (livid, even) posts from Zune owners who upgraded from the Version 1 software and now feel completely betrayed. Please read on!First of all, the Zune V.2 software (and upgrade) cripples a TON of features that that were found on the original Zune Version 1 software. While the Zune V.1 software was never anything to write home about (it was somewhat limited to begin with), at least it worked and allowed you to do some basic batch editing of the "tags" (or "metadata") for each album and song. It had other nice features such as the very elegant and cool "Paste Album Art" feature (also found in the Windows Media Player).Inexplicably... maddeningly... Zune Version 2 KILLS these and many more features. With Version 2, Microsoft seems to be going after the Apple playbook and mantra: "Simple is Better." Unfortunately, for these lunkheads, simple means stripping the software of nearly all of its usefulness other than synching and buying, buying, buying from their "Zune Marketplace." They are trying to sell Zune Version 2 as an upgrade... don't buy into the lie... it is most DEFINITELY a downgrade. Go read the user boards at Microsoft's own Zune user site. Their customers are livid!But wait, there is more... this is not even the worst of it! It gets much, much, much worse....Users who upgraded from Zune Version 1 are reporting, from all over the place, that the Zune Version 2 has TRASHED their "metadata" (tags)! What's more, while Microsoft quickly acknowledged this by releasing a "fix" -- the fix seems to have done very little to help.In essence, what the new software does is to jumble up your albums and artwork. The Beatles "Revolver" album might suddenly show up as having only half of the original songs on its song list. The "missing" songs may have been arbitrarily replaced by the Bee Gee's "Staying Alive," Stevie Wonder's "Livin' For the City," two dongs by Donovan, another by The Animals and The Carpenter's "Close to You" along with other "new" songs by other artists. And so... in the brave new Zune Version 2 Software world, the Beatles "Revolver" album might be a whole new experience -- though perhaps, not the experience you had hoped for when you plunked down several hundred dollars for the privilege of becoming Microsoft's new experiment.Since batch editing has now been disabled in Version 2, you'll have to go into Zune Ver. 2 and re-edit each and every erroneous file individually... by hand!However, if you do that... you are playing a fool's game... as I and many other users have found... your edits WON'T stick. They may for a day or so. However, eventually, Zune Ver. 2 will jumble them up again -- often recreating the original errors (obviously, it has a way of remembering erroneous information, but not correct information).Oh, and that jumbled up "Revolver" album I am talking about... it might also feature strange new cover art -- such as that from Alice Cooper's "Billion Dollar Babies." Again, nice... just not what you were hoping for! Try to fix the album cover art... you need to use Zune 2's clunky new system, rather than Zune 1's elegant "Past Album Art" feature. After you do that, you learn that you were playing yet another fool's game as Zune Ver. 2 will just change the cover art right back again. It likes what it likes and it doesn't care what you like.What Zune Version 2 does excel at is herding its users into the "Zune Marketplace" so that you can download more $ongs and Video$ right into the player... probably so that Zune can have fun jumbling up your data once again.I have no idea if Microsoft will properly address this problem. Right now there are a lot of early adopters with expensive "hockey pucks" sitting at home feeling completely betrayed. they WANT to love their Zunes... they really could... but how could they under these conditions?By the way, until a week ago I was a big fan of my 30G Chocolate Brown Zune... and I hope to be one again. I hope this is just a glitch and that they will soon rectify these (many) problems and stop crippling the software. I have no ax to grind with Microsoft or Zune. Like other existing Zune owners: I WANT to love my Zune. It is a BEAUTIFUL little machine. In fact, I had my heart set on upgrading to their new 80G model. However, this has stopped me dead on my tracks... I won't be getting one for Christmas now... and, unless they fix these problems, I will walk away and right into the waiting arms or Apple's iPod or Creative's Zen or the one pf the fabulous Archos models.This warning should also give you a pause and reason to hold off on that purchase until more is known and Microsoft fixes these problems.Right now... the new Zune Software (Version 2) is very, very, very bad news.
A very good camera for the money. Takes excellent pictures and is very versatile. It definately beats it's competition (I did a lot of market research before purchasing this one). 7 Shooting modes and personal greetings' option come in very handy, in addition to wide zoom range. Highly recommend to any amateur photographer who looks for elegance and good quality in one package.
Went on a 6-day rafting/camping trip with a Nikon digitial SLR so I wanted to store it away in something waterproof and sturdy so that it could take a few hits on the rapids and be fine. This Pelican 1300 served my purpose perfectly. I had only the kit lens, but for any kind of telephoto or bigger lens, you'll need a bigger Pelican case.
Works great, much more precise/quick than what I was using previously. Good size in my hand. Arrived quickly.
I got these for Christmas (after I had them on my wish list) and they are 3rd set I have owned over the years of gaming headsets and these are by far the best. First and foremost to any gamer for me is comfort. The design is a little unsual when you first look up close instead of the classic U shape of most headphones these are more of a flat bottom U. At first, I wasn't sure of the approach but when you put them on you realize the difference in ergonomics that shape makes. The shape distributes the weight much more evenly and solves the tradeoff I have seen in other headphones between holding next to you ears verse squeezing your brain like vise. These are lite-weight and comfortable and can be worn for hours of gaming with no discomfort. Also I would like to add the ear cups are of superior quality. I had an old pair of logitech and the ear cups foam squished quickly to be almost no help and quickly started falling apart. These blow those away. Finally, second after comfort is the sound of both the mic on Vent and of course sound coming in from the earphones. Both are significantly better than previous headset I have owned.
I've had my eye on the Archos AV500 for about a month now. I'm a photographer and was looking for a portable device to download CF cards to while shooting events. For the record, I am using an 8 MP camera and the files are around the same size. I thought about the Epson P-2000 because of all the great reviews, but I really wanted something that would play movies since I travel a lot for my regular job. I bought the Archos AV500 and tested it today. True, this thing does not have a CF slot, but the USB cord can be connected to a card reader. A CF slot would have been optimal and I can only hope they'll include it on future models. However, I had no problems downloading my CF card to the Archos and then downloading the files to my computer later. It will only display JPG and BMP files and not RAW, but it will show whatever files you've downloaded and you'll see that they are safe within.Ok, so it passed the business reason why I bought this. Now for the fun part. The video on this unit is amazing!! I almost didn't buy this thing because of the bad reviews noting how the Archos AV500 would not record DVDs, or the actual video size was smaller than the screen, blah, blah, blah....etc. Not true in my experience. I hooked up the Archos as the manual instructed and I was able to record two very, very new and popular DVDs no problem. The image on my unit, anyway, almost fills the screen. There are settings to make the image fill the screen, but I didn't have to mess with them. I think if you take the time to read the manual, you'll have yours recording and playing ANY DVDs in no time. And for the record, my DVD player is probably 5 years old. Buy the Archos AV500 if you can find one. They're flying off the shelves where I live!
I was excited to receive my archos player but soon after opening it up I realized all the functionality is controlled by archos. What I am referring to is paying for virtually every function on the device (move software, etc.). After about 30 minutes I realized I would have to pay an additional 50-100 dollars in software that is compatible with the device. I decided to return the product as it does not do everything that its marketed to do "out of the box". Highly disappointed with archos - will not be purchasing anything form them again.
Let me start out by saying one thing in case you don't want to read everything; The Logitech Harmony 1000 is the best remote I've ever laid my hands upon.Now to the specifics and to address those who are complaining. This remote is NOT for everyone. For those who are channel flippers, or like to feel hard buttons, choose the 890 Pro. Otherwise this works perfectly.I currently have a Projector, Receiver, DVD Player, Direct TV Tuner, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, and another DvD player for Divx Files. As of yet, I haven't had a single problem hooking up or running anything. One button switches my receiver to the correct input, turns on my Projector, turns on whatever source I'm using and you can even have it set the volume to a certain level.Installation and Setup took me around an hour, but only because my components are out of the way and I had to install the RF receiver in a good spot and figure out how to make it look nice. Good advice for anyone purchasing the RF receiver with this is that the signal does bounce off walls, so that might let you play around with it a little more.Also, Logitech is one of the best companies if you need to call in and ask questions. I called in to ask about setting up some custom macro keys, and have also used them in the past for their Keyboards and Mice and they were; and always have been awesome and extremely helpful.The only complaint I might give is that the RF receiver doesn't come included, but I'm sure many people don't need it and it does save them money.
Before I bought this Home Theater Speaker System,I review others custemer comments about this item, And folks they were right.The product is exellent.
By solid product I mean in terms of performance AND the product itself. The unit itself is made of metal and with every room in the house wired this is the second FS105NA switch I have put on my network. I WAS using a cheap plastic switch but it had a 10MB throughput limit and since upgrading to this one the kids are much happier since their games and chat sessions are faster. If I had to add a THIRD unit I would definitely purchase another Netgear product.
I usually don't deal with the hardware side of my old HP. But I needed a USB 2.0 port for my new external hard drive. This is such a breeze to install. Just find an empty slot, put it in and voila! XP recognizes it right away. I was up and running with it in less than 10 minutes!
It's so small I can carry it on my keychain everywhere I go, and it's got enough memory everything I've needed so far. I haven't had any problems with it since I got it (about two months ago). Plus, it's ridiculously cheap!
We live 25 miles from any TV tower. This little antenna works great... clear strong signals. Compact and sleek. The best rabbit ears we've ever used.
I love it, it works great. I have been using it for more than a month and is perfect for me.
I have an RCA TV and VCR so wanted to keep my DVD player "all in the RCA family" and I love it. I love the MP3 on-screen menu list all your mp3's by name, this is a great feature, the picture quality of the DVD playback is incredible, and the sound through my SONY receiver is surround theater quality, to my downstairs neighbor's horror :). My TV is a little older but all the cables needed were in the box, mine even came with an S-video cable, other players make you buy cables extra. A complaint, which is actually a compliment is that the sound is so theater like that some little backgound noises from the movie are picked up as well, leaving you feeling like your in the premiere of the movie, not too bad for $(...), plus I've seen it for $(...) at other places. The remote is great but, I still prefer to use my Sony universal remote to control all my components(I have a totol of 8 so need to keep the remotes to a minimum). All in all I love this player, the quality is 10 times better than the normal DVD playback plus with 20gb of mp3's I'm set for a couple of years with this baby. Hope this review helps.
This machine is over-hyped. I got it to replace my Thinkpad X22, and I didn't like it at all. I had to send the first one back for replacement because of a flickering LCD. The new one is also flickering at mid brightness levels. Sony has some QC issues I believe. My friend's has a bad trackpad button and it is always overheating.PROs:+ Great processor+ Great LCD (if you are lucky)+ Lightweight (1.9kgs)CONs:- Horrible keyboard (nightmare after Thinkpad - flat keys, sharp edges, fingers tackle on them), strange key placement, flexing badly. F and J keys flex vertically while others do horizontally, this causes problems.- Re-installing a new OS is a nightmare. Drivers caused many problems when I wanted to upgrade to XP PRO.- Bad design features (latchless LCD still requires two hands to open, or the cover on modem/LAN connectors is buggy).- Battery life cannot go beyond 3.5 hrs even at Ultra-battery saver Vaio Power Scheme (claimed 5hrs).- Ultra heavy/big power adapter brick ( Over a pound!)- Hotkeys are not real hotkeys, requires software running, so you can't mute the speakers or change LCD level before Windows starts roaring!- Doesn't have a built-in microphone? My goodness, just 5 cents! Sony is getting meaner and meaner on feature(!) limitations on basic models.My verdict: if you are particular about keyboard or an ex-Thinkpad user, stay away from this Sony.MKP.
After 3 runs to BB, ended up at KM, buying this one. RCA = DOA, Sony - Unable to tune beyond ch. 99.This one has a >10 button which will fast track you to DVD chapters beyond 9, AND (yes) tune TV beyond 99.Find it here at Amazon and buy two. Amazon has great price, buy it.
These portfolios are of a quality and seem durable enough to endure use out in the field - we are using them in a number of our company vehicles for specialized maps of the city. Product was exactly as advertised and received in a timely manner. A+++++
As far as a monitor, I think it is a good one. It seems bright and sharp. The TV aspect has some things about it I don't like. First, it comes with an external TV tuner which must be connected to a port on the back of the display. I tried very hard to determine if this was the case before I ordered it, but could not from the various descriptions I could find on the web. It is however pretty small and not a major inconvenience, but I still would prefer one built in. Next, it has a very limited remote control. No direct number input for channel selection, just up and down arrows. There are 5 input choices for this display and you must step through them all to get to the one you want. No direct selection on the remote. This is a real negative to me. Now for the display itself. For TV viewing it is fair. Not as sharp and focused as using it for a computer monitor. On tuner input everything is just a little fuzzy. Not near as good as a CRT TV. It is step better using the s-video input, but this means you must have another tuning device between it and the TV signal. If you have a sat. receiver using s-video or composite video inputs is the best choice. The most annoying feature to me is the strange ghost image that is left on the screen. To clarify, if you are watching something like a baseball game, they usually have a box score at the top or the corner of the screen that stays there all the time. When they go to commercial, you can still see a faint or ghost image of that information. It slowly fades after a minute or two, so it is nothing permanent. The same thing happens when I display the channel guide. After you exit the channel guide, you can still see its ghost for about a minute or two. Maybe this wouldn't bother some people, but it just doesn't seem normal to me. What is most puzzling is the same thing does not happen when it is being used for a comp. monitor. No residual image at all when moving between web pages or other o.s. windows. Hard for me to figure this one out without talking to tech. support. It is a nice unit cosmetically and I do like having a TV and monitor all in one for space reasons. I wish I had a way to compare this unit to other combos for their TV and video quality. Oh, and one other thing. TWO DEAD PIXELS! Probably not enough to mess with trying to replace even if they would. 17 inches of flat panel display and all I can see is this one green pixel in the middle of the screen. The red one over near the edge is ignorable. I give it 3 stars I guess because I don't love it, but don't hate it either. One more thing. You will want external speakers for it. The internal speakers have about the same fidelity as the average laptop.
XFX PVT84JUDF3 GeForce 8600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Ready Video Card (Dual DVI/S-Video)Works as advertised. I just plugged it in, hooked up my two flat screen monitors and everything worked perfectly!! Dual monitors is the way to go when you have more than one application running. This makes it easy to cut and paste between documents without having to cascade windows.
A nice buy, considering the price and quality sound. Overall I became a big fan of iRiver players after this and bought a higher memory size. Highly recommend it for budget buyers.As for Cons the USB cable is a drag. I have a creative Muvo also and it can be plugged straight into the USB jack. Organizing play lists needs to get better.
I bought this card for my computer because I have FreeAgent Pro 500GB. It works sometime, and sometime it does not. I have to disconnect and reconnect the cable for the computer to see the drive. The FreeAgent Pro software does not see the serial number, and the software does not wants to function.I ended up buy the Norco PCI-X card. The Norco card works as I expected.
I bought this unit based on other reviews I had read regarding compatibility. So far the only disc this thing will read is the one that was shipped with the unit. Even though TDK, Maxell and Sony discs were tried with the correct region and designations, the unit will not read them. Frustrating to say the least and no way to format or no help in the manual if this occurs. Maybe I am missing something here, but it appears they want you to only purchase their products.
We are thoroughly enjoying our CD player. it came promptly, very well packed, no damage. Everything works as promised. It was a terrific bargain. Thanks.
Doesn't work for vista and it barely works for xp. Don't use included capture software as the encoder is all messed up. Computer doesn't recognize the device half the time. Not worth it
(...) It's exterior is very durable and the interior is built just like any other cd case. The only improvement I can see for this case would be if the pages were removable to aid in alphabetical filing without having to shift all of your CDs over each time you add a new one. It's tough to find CD cases that hold this many CDS and can still close without having to wrestle with the zipper. No wrestling required for this one.
This unit works great. My other H.P. would not feed the paper unless it was just perfect.
Great product, however the packing of the product needs some help. Out of three the three products I got two had cracks in it from the way it was packed, it needs a better packing method between the base of the main shaft where the foot is and the main control arm. Amazon has great customer service. I have not yet had a problem working with Amazon and have done business with them on several occasions. Thanks for the superior customer service.kinjimoto
This camcorder is very decent for the money. It does the job well, its functional and captures nice looking footage-in good light. In anything less than perfect light this thing does not capture very good stuff. The battery quite frankly stinks. I've been using it constantly for two years and it served me well. All in all it works well and performs decently.
I didn't actually need the dust caps, just some foams for my MCS speakers whose 12" woofers foams were shot. This kit works perfectly, and from experience doing re-foaming, this kit would be a breeze for an beginner, as directions are clear and all items needed are included.
I was in the market for a small compact comera with good images being top priority.I did so much research I was almost over buying another camera for my collection. I read every single review on here(on the Leica D lux 3), in hopes that I may find some common ground on user reviews. Looks like that wasn't going to happen. I'm not a pro photographer, I just like taking good quality pictures that don't look like a cheap disposable camera. I already have a DSLR Canon, so i just needed a small P+S that i could carry around and have my girlfriend use when i'm on the DSLR.Well, after weeks of consideration, I successfully found a near new D Lux 3 on eBay for $450. It had all wires, software, original box, and even a Lowepro case included. I figured it was too good a deal to pass up so I went ahead and jumped on it. In the few days I was waiting for the camrea to arrive, I grew extremely nervous with the amount of negativity there was towards this camera. Then, the day came.After the first few days of using the camera, it is very safe to say that it really depends on the user of this camera to really give it a good review. I wasn't expecting Ansel Adams quality pictures from a P+S in the first place, so my expectations weren't high. But, good gracious this camera really does take amazing pictures. Even at night, i have a flexy pocket tripod at it works wonders. I never have to go about 400 iso, so noise has not been an issue for me. Maybe thats the novice level of photography knowledge I have? who knows.What I do know, is that for a quality picture, this camera blew my mind. It takes as good (at low iso) if not crispier pictures than my DSLR. Again, that may be from my own lack of knowledge since i've taught myself how to shoot and how basic to moderate camera functions. Now, had i paid full price, then YES i would agree with all the naysaying. It is an overpriced camera brand new. BUT the beauty of eBay! at $450, there is no P+S camera that would be able to match the quality images this camera produces. I LOVE IT!
I adore this lens! it makes shooting closeups (flowers, insects and circuitry) a breeze and i get such a great shot everytime. i find myself leaving this lens in a lot as just my default, since these kinds of shots are my preference.
I bought this for my twelve year old daughter and it is great. It survived being at the bottom of her backpack. You can bring it to the pool and anywhere else that you want to. It does not skip very much. It is strong and it is worth your money. It also has great headphones that are not heard by other people. Sony makes the best Sport Discman. This is the best discman that you can get because it is high quality. You will love it. It is for everyone. It is also a very pretty color so it is attractive yet useful. It is the only discman that you will have to buy in your life.
This is a beautiful radar I use it on a daily basis. It's saved me so many tickets it has paid for itself many times over. Get this radar it's a lot better than othersOh and if you live in the heat make sure to store it in a glove compartment or something while you're parked so it doesn't fry the device's wires
Basically these help you have your cam at the ready whenever you are hiking/backpacking/etc. There is no reason to not have these if you are doing these things anywhere that elusive wildlife might be present. If you want to make sure you have a chance of taking a pic of the animal that showed up for just a moment, it won't help if you have to dig through your pack.If you have your cam right there, you significantly improve your odds of taking a good picture. This thing holds my T1I with Canon's 100-400 L-Series lens near my chest with no prob. Durable enough to stand up to Big Bend National Park on multiple trips to South Rim without showing any wear. Get it. You won't regret it.
This was put on my 4th gen Mustang with Kenwood headunit and bypassed stock oem amps. Sounds great running off straight from headunit.
After struggling with an HP psc2175 for over a year, this Canon is a breeze. Very user friendly, simple software. So far, so good.
This is my first digital camera and I wanted it to use mainly for the internet. It is simple to use, the pictures, including close-ups, are great. Distance photos for everyday use are really good too especially for the price of this camera compared to the complicated expensive models out there. The dock is definitely worth it, five seconds and you see your pictures, save them wherever you want them and you're done. The dock keeps the batteries charged all the time too. I am really happy with this purchase. It came in two days and we were up and running right away. Only thing I haven't figured out is how to get the dock to download directly to my D drive instead of C. Otherwise, you have to move the pix if you don't have room on your C drive. We have an older computer so we don't have much room left on the C drive. We chose this model over the 3600 because we didn't need the optical zoom (tried it in the store and the pix didn't seem as good as being 9&quot; from the item with the 3500) or the movie feature. Good quality all around.
I still cant believe how many pictures you can store on such a small item. Its also great for video. Love it
I used to have a Rio CD/MP3 portable player, but it has become very outdated, and I wanted something more lightweight. The Rio Forge fits the bill and then some! I use this machine to listen to distance education lectures for my Masters. I can work around the house and learn too! I like the fact that I can expand its memory, too (and was very happy to see that it took the same media as my digital camera, so I can share my existing card between the two). The sound is perfect for my needs (though please note that I am not an audiofile) and I can see myself using the machine for audiobooks and music once my degree is finished.
I love this filter by B & W. It's well-made, the tobacco color is a bit understated making the results evident yet elegant, and it has a nice glass. This is my first filter with color and I'm happy I finally went with it. It's not as practical as say a blue filter might be, but it allows for more creative shots, and surprises me with its beauty every time I use it. I suppose as far as filters go, this one is my guilty pleasure.
This is a neat idea but keep your use of this object to small items. This is not a grip department tool. It's a consumer grade handy toy. I have put a go-pro on it, a flip cam, etc. Anything of weight (esp a DSLR) and prepare for disaster.
The installation software takes a long time - over an hour. There is also an inexcusable bug during that process - When you are asked to enter the WEP key, don't. Hit next and you'll be asked again on the next screen. That's when you should put it in.If you can get past these two issues the print server will work with windows 7 (32 bit) just fine.The nice thing is that with all the problems people are having installing this thing there are a fair number of refurbished units around that can be had for next to nothing. Even new the price is very reasonable.
I have had this for about one year, and it has only one mechanical flaw - an occasional failure to shut down after finalizing (I just turn off the unit for a second - then it's ok). GOOD POINTS: the skip ID is invaluable for getting rid of mistakes recorded on CD-Rs; the volume control has a wide range and a knob (far superior to the Phillips model it replaced); the program mode is moderately easy to use and greatly speeds up making mix CDs; excellent data readouts. BAD POINTS: disc changers are clunky and the unit is constantly trying to read the discs when you're doing something else (if you buy it, you'll know what I mean); the button labels on the front panel are microprinted in red (I had to put my own labels on them); the remote is tiny and packed with controls for putting labels on the CD-Rs, so it's not easy to use (and vertically symmetrical so you can't use it in low illumination, or else); max recording speed is 2x.
Let me guess, you are looking at reviews now to narrow down some choices. You feel that Peerless costs a lot and you don't know if there is REALLY a difference. Let me reassure your gut instinct. There is a difference and there is a reason this mount costs a little more. Let me break it down easily:Pros:VERY sturdy, this thing is not going anywhere.Smooth quiet operationextends pretty far from wallPeerless gives you everything you need and it is organizedGlossy black gives it that professional feelNothing feels rickety, all the parts are solidCable management pieces included.Cons:It is heavy! Not really a con but something to be aware of.If you aren't strong, installing this can be difficult by yourselfMy TV wasn't listed on the sheet as supported but web site said it was. No info on what screws to use on my TV. I am using a Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-46Z4100.Again, not a con but an FYI - you need 2 maybe 3 people to help mount the actual TVPrice is higherBottom line, if you are in the market for an articulating bracket this is a great purchase. I am so happy I spent a few extra dollars and got something that is safe, functional, and will out last me.
Excellent vendor (have always dealt with them and have NEVER been disappointed!!) and quick transaction. This is not some cheap cord, this is a strong, durable product!! Highly recommend!!
I bought this system for one reason and one reason only: Entertain the kids in the car. I really did not care about the picture or sound quality. I just wanted something small to fit in the car and that I could easily haul around. To my surprise the picture is crystal clear and the sound of the system is awesome. You can probably find cheaper systems, but you cannot go wrong with this one. I would not trade my TV/DVD combo for anything.
After browsing through some lukewarm reviews for this product, I had tempered expectations. I have to say, I'm blown away by the ease of setup and quality of the resolution. Granted, I'm using this in my office so I haven't run any games or hi-res videos on it, but for my purposes I'm thoroughly pleased with the purchase and would highly recommend the product to all fellow amazon shoppers.
Noiseless, lightweight and oh yeah...WORKS GREAT!!!Silverish color really adds a special touch. Who cares if it doesn't have multiple slots? It plays just about any format(check before you buy if it plays yours.)If you watch DVDs once in a while like I do, get this! Apex is made in USA and is one of the underrated brands out there.If you watch one DVD per weekm its yours. However, I don't know the dvd's performance on a heavy load of every-day viewing. Either way, can't go wrong with this price.
While they keyboard looks decent, is relatively small, has 2 USB ports and media keys (Vol Down, Vol Up, Mute, Eject) and claims to be a Mac compatible keyboard don't bother. I purchased this keyboard for my son to use with a Mac Mini. I wanted him to have a keyboard with the proper markings and media control keys. This keyboard had what appeared to be good reviews here on Amazon. What I didn't know:1.) Media Keys DO NOT function with OS X Lion2.) USB doesn't provide power and is basically USB 1.x and worthless3.) Keyboard is mediocre, about like a $7 keyboard4.) The company doesn't seem to support its products at all, they pretty much say they are not creating new drivers on their website.The only good thing about the keyboard is the layout of the Command, Option and Control keys is proper and they are properly labeled. I managed to use the program Spark to remap the F9, F10, F11 and F12 keys to the non-functional media keys. No you can't map the ones that are labeled as media keys.Spend the extra $$ and get the Apple keyboard, you will be much happier.
I purchased this becuase I got a good discount for it. I thought it would be perfect for my averatec 3500 but its too small. I mean it fits but i have to struggle with the zipper on the corners. Also this case is very thick. It feels like they made this for a ibook for being so thick. Honestly there are better bags out there but I do like the hard board they put.
I've never owned a Mac before, but when faced with the option of upgrading my current laptop to either Windows Vista or Mac OS, it was a no brainer. Vista has the opposite effect of upgrading due to its increase in speed/ram requirements, and laptops running at the required speed and ram (2+ GHz and 4G ram seem average) cost a pretty penny more than desktops. So I will leave Vista for the desktops, but I'm loving my Macbook Pro. The features that are uber nice are: break-away power plug, already had to use this feature multiple times! Blue tooth included (at least in this model), and backlit keyboard. You'd have to really pay some change to get these with a standard Vista-based laptop. Not to mention, this laptop WILL run Windows XP if I decided to go back. Overall, I'm impressed with the OS and how everything (including utility software) is included from the start and how it is integrated into the OS. Very nice. Also, the thing doesn't make a noise most of the time.
This my second unit - the first was replaced by Seagate after it died 18 months ago. This one has worked fairly well; I use it to store my Ipod music and videos but for it to work properly I have to boot my PC first then the drive then use Itunes or whatever. Before I learned this lesson, I had to reformat the drive to get it to be recognized. ouch! While my data appeared to be lost, I luckily used a recovery utility ("recover my Files") to reclaim everything off the drive but it is an exercise I do not want to repeat. It's acting up again today so here I am browsing Amazon. I've used a Western Digital My Book at work and that has been reliable so I am going to switch to that.
Ordered 4 cables in preparation of a new LCD TV. Shipped quickly, and are working perfectly. Don't buy the cables that are overpriced, buy some of these. I'll be buying a few ,more just to keep as spares or possibly if I can talk my wife into another set.
instead of 3 pack of photo i received 2 onlyPaid for three though !!
Its a good cd player, cool color, hasnt skipped for me yet when ive walked with it, you can set it down on the table and it wont skipp when it makes impact with the table. The headphones play outta both speakers, ive had alot of cd players that the head phones only played outta one speaker. the buttons are a little small and the play button on mine is whobbles easier than the others which can get annoying, but im kinda picky so maybe its just me, i wish the buttons were on the top so u can see what ur pressing, but other than that its a good cd player and u should buy it
Overall the TV works well, some pixelation on darker scenes or fast moving animations, non HD stations are acceptable, picture is very nice with HD stations
I ordered an HP printer, which does not come with a cable, on Oct. 17th. Based on advice in the ad for the printer, I ordered the subject cable, also made by HP, in the same order. The printer shipped on the 19th of October. An ink cartridge for the printer arrived Nov. 15th, but I have not received the cable. I do not know how to rate the printer or the cable and I have already lost 30 days on the printer's warranty!! I sure would like to be able to rate the cable and printer. To date the order is 2 weeks late since it's estimated shipping date of Oct 28 - 29. I have not even been able to find a way to contact customer service to see if there is going to be a long lag time, in which case I would know that it would be wise to cancel and order from someone else. Bottom Line: Not satisfactory at the moment.
Anyone using a DSLR should have some form of lense protection.This UV filter serves that function while adding a means tominimize adverse solar impacts.Good value for cost.
The product is okay. I bought it as a gift, and was surprised to see how small the mouse is: definitely a "travel" mouse, not something I'd want to use with great frequency.
One of the best printers I have used. I have had this printer for 3 years. Mainly for routine printing at home. Gave me absolutely no headaches. Simple to set up, simple to use, simple to change cartridges. No problems at all in the 3 years I have had. Was well-worth the money. Cartridges are a bit pricey, but they give you good print quality even on draft setting. I would buy again and recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a simple, headache-free printer.
This was by far the cheapest and most effective printer ink on the market. The PG-40 covers a wide varieties of printers such as mine - the MP210.If you went to COMPUSA, OfficeDepot, OfficeMax, and other similar stores you'd end up paying $20+ for ONE of the ink cartridges.Why not pay under $40 for 2? MUCH better deal.The ink itself works excellently and is easily installed into many of the printers listed.Amazon makes it easy to see if your ink is compatible with your printer on the main details page.VERY satisfied with my purchase as I will have a backup ink cartridge at a very affordable price.Pros:+ Cheap, affordable+ Great quality+ Works on many of the Canon printers such as the MP series+ Always sealed and packed so it'll last a long time+ Awesome dealCons:- None so far
This is great for listening to your music and can hold a ton of songs and pictures.
I am a headphones fan. I like to try as many as possible to find the perfect set. I believe I found the best overall with the brand Ultrasone. However, seeing how many positive reviews this set has, I decided to give it a try and decide if my impressions for the Ultrasone headphones were justified.I kept the headphone for one week and made sure to give it as much as a burn-in as I could by letting it play every night with a selection of various musical styles. I ended up with about 50 hours of burn in...My final ratings for these headphones:Pros- Very good sound overall.- Nice buildCons- BulkyI decided to return these headphones at the end. Sennheise makes very good headphones but I find myself more satisfied for the range of price with the Ultrasone HF1-15G which are cheaper and deliver as good or even better sound and are 1000x more confortable.
I bought this product to fit in my 97 nissan maxima.This product doesn't fit in 5.25 inch mount.Sound is okay if you don't like to jam it, I don't like jam in my old car, so I bought this item.Ugly looking with yellow cone.As product description, mine didn't come with cable, so I have to buy from other place.Not this product if you want to listen good sound, but for that much of price you can't beat it.
The canon 430EX is a capable and versatile flash. I have owned it for about 4 months now and I can say that it opened up a whole new world of photography for me. The advantages you get from flash can really only be understood once you have it mounted and you start taking pictures. The power output was more than enough to light up a medium sized living room when bounced from the ceiling. The controls are easy to understand, and canon's E-TTL is amazing in situations with changing light where you don't have the time to readjust. That said the true strength of this flash is that it can be used as an optical slave for canons 580 EX line of flashes. If you are anything like me you will soon start to want to move your flash off of your camera and start taking pictures with lighting from different angles. This makes the combination of the 430EX and the 580EX nearly priceless, as you can set them up 580 on camera and 430 anywhere else within communication distance, and you can let them do the dirty work. Will it come out perfect every time? No, but it is a hell of a lot better than having run back and adjust them every time lighting changes.The only problems I have with the 430EX is it doesn't have a PC port, so you have to by a hot shoe adaptor if you want to use it with skyports or ebay triggers. The second thing is that the shoe mount is made of plastic. This isn't a big problem because I have never felt like it was going to break, but it is always nice to have piece of mind.
The vest arrived as projected, it was sized EXACTLY as advertised! (Be careful of those from Chinese imports as to sizing.) Well constructed, a bargin for the price, metal rings maybe a problem with security in airoports; yet I'll have to take it off for screening regardless.
This network storage link allows you to plug in two additional storage drives or one drive and one usb memory stick. Since it is attached to your network it is easily accessed from outside your network. Using the ftp rathar then http address of your router allows access from anywhere. I have all my documents backed up on a 200gig drive that is plugged into the Storage Link. I simply type in my routers address and I have all that data available to me while I am on the road. Although the speed is not superfast, it is very typical of the speed seen in other programs that you have to pay a monthlly fee for to access your computer from outside your network. Setup is simple using the included Linksys software. A definite must have for the business traveler.
almost hard to believe how well it works, great picture good sound get 8 stations only thing not there is ear conector. can't believe how good the picture is
I too purchased this lens to use with my 55-250 canon zoom in hopes of getting in a little closerto subjects. Never could get a good focus at any distance, also entire veiw of subjects always foggy.Don't know what this lens is good for, certainly not what it is advertised for!
The Pantone Huey system is very easy to setup and use right out of the box. As a newer digital photographer, but having spent decades using film, it really is pretty cool how you can take your images and make sure the color profiles are correct. The ability to have the system continuously change with ambient conditions is great as well. I can work indoors or out as conditions allow. I would recommend this system to anyone using a colorimeter for the first time.
The sound quality this cable provides is fine for me. If you are looking for a cheap longer cable look no further this will do the job.
I bought this used off of that _ Bay place on 7-2-2010. It works wonderfully,I used it in many different situations and it performed great!I'm currently using it as a WEBCAM....Vista did everything else.Hooked right up to my ACER PC w/an AMD and stock on board graphic'sBurns DVD very easy with windows....I'm tellin ya anyone can do this with this great little {and it is quite small} camera!!!!Pickup a firewire cord {I think I paid 72cents and 2.99 shiping on Amazon} Also has an SD card for still pic's but I didn't buy this for stills!But it also works great! Panasonic is a old trusted name that I will alway's own,Love my 2 other digital panasonic cameras also my 42in PLASMA Panasonic!Love em all!!!!
HDMI cables can be sooo over priced and yeild very little noticible quality. This product was low cost and worked great.
I bought a Garmin iQue from Amazon a few weeks back. All seemed wonderful. I discovered however that the unit would do a spontaneous hard rest in my pocket. After losing all my data multiple times, I called Garmin. They had me send the unit back to them. I had to pay shipping costs.The new unit, to a lesser extent suffered the same problem. In addition, the new unit would not turn off the GPS system. When the antenna is down, GPS tracking is supposed to go off. Not on this unit though. And GPS tracing sucks up battery juice.I called Garmin again, and again I was told I had bad hardware and to ship the unit back.Enough, was enough. I returned the unit to Amazon.Amazon was wonderful. Garmin's product was abysmal.
My grandfather taught me years ago to put a UV filter on all lenses for the very simple reason that if scratched or cracked, replacing a cheap filter is more cost effective than buying a replacement lense. Not that I can afford the best of what Nikon has to offer in terms of optics, but a few hundred dollars is a few hundred dollars. I can't believe I waited nearly a year to protect two Nikon lenses I bought with the D50! I don't know much about the optical quality of this filter, but as it is for all practical purposes clear, I cannot discern any effect to photos. For five dollars, leaving a fine lense "naked" is inviting disaster.
bought this for 2 dollars cant go wrong. I have had this for a year dropped my d60 twice still works fine. very impressed
Having used Microsoft Ergonomic keyboard 4000 for a year now, I thought, it might be a good time to upgrade to this wireless keyboard/mouse. I was wrong. Keyboard is good, except for the missing capslock and numlock indicators. However the mouse is crappy, the worst mouse design I have ever seen. Who in their right sense of mind can come up with such a design, I wonder. Extremely uncomfortable and results in wrist and thumb-joint ache within a few hours of using it. I have since switched to the good old wired mouse. So, am left with an expensive wireless keyboard. Advice - go for Microsoft Ergokeyboard 4000. It is much better.
My old sportster died after 6 years and was really happy to find this replacement model. They just don't make them like they used to.
You have read the reviews, so just buy it. I am on my third one mostly because I did not get it at first. This lens is not complicated to use. Just set the Defocus ring on neutral and shoot. It is that easy. If you want to experiment, set the Defocus Rear to 4, lens aperture at F2 for really soft portrait effects. Or, set the rear Defous ring to the same number as your shooting aperture, which is the recommended course of action, for wonderful bokeh. The colors with this lens are outstanding. This lens is certainly better than the classic 105 F2.5 Ais. You will see the difference in bokeh and color. This lens handles well and the built in shade hardly needs to be extended because the front glass is recessed. I like to use it with my D300 bodies, making it like a 150mm telephoto. I like this lens at F2.8 but F2 is there if you need it. 72mm filters threads. I never use a filter with this lens. This lens is worth the price. There, I said it.
I have not had a chance to install this board yet. The shipment was delivered ontime and everything advertised about the board was included. Board arrived ina brand new unopened box including drivers, cables and a new I/O shield. I will review laterwhen board is installed.
The fit is fine and the finish is excellent, with high quality, soft leather and a secure snap. I like the 3 pockets, which allow room to put a driver's license and a couple of credit cards. I would have welcomed little pockets for MultiMedia Cards (or SecureDigitals) and a beltloop, but it's still a good case and a good deal.
I've had this headset for 3 months now and used it on an airplane this past week. It worked very well at reducing the ambient noise. The sound quality is great and the battery life impressive (at least 30 hours so far on one AAA battery). The fit over my ears is comfortable and (I think) better than other noise canceling headphones that do not fit completely over the ears.I highly recommend it based on the quality, performance, and reasonable price.
You have to understand that this is older technology. Apple doesn't support it anymore. But it's still an excellent computer. It moves along fairly fast. Maybe not lightening speeds, but you won't spend a lot of time waiting for it, either.I got a lot for a little money with this computer!
Just bought this camcorder today. I want it mainly to film my family. I have 3 boys who play sports. Haven't really used it that much yet, but it has GREAT features. It takes great still pictures too. The instructions are really easy to follow in the manual. I bought mine at Sam's Club. It came with a case, all of the hook-up cables for the TV, computer, etc. I was going to buy a DVD camcorder, but decided if I wanted to take my tapes and burn them onto a DVD later, I can. Plus, when I do burn them to a DVD, it will be to a full-size DVD and won't be on the 30 minute mini DVD that those camcorders record on. Oh! And this camcorder came with software for my computer. I've read the manual, and now I can't wait to be able to use the camera. I hope this review helps someone. I know I really enjoyed reading reviews before I purchased a camcorder because they helped in the determining factor of my purchase.
Video works OK, although I'm only using it over a short distance and not through walls. Audio occasionally has interference from some unknown source. The biggest issue I have is that the transmitter only has 1 input. So if you have more than 1 source (like a cable box and a DVD player), you're outta luck.
Overall I am happy with the purchase. It worked for me on the second time after updating the firmware. The drive is kind of big and also a little loud. it still deserves 5 stars.i am running xp on a thinkpad t41 with a pcmcia 1394 card. the first dvd was a coaster. nero captured the video but did not burn the dvd. the dvd looked like it burned part way.then i updated the firmware from the sony.storageupdate.com. i also uninstalled the sonic DLA and utilities that were bundled with the IBM. I also tried a different dvd brand (imation)i am capturing from a dish-network PVR thru an ADVC100 (bought from amazon) into the PCMCIA1394. it took about 20 minutes to burn a 50 minute show at 4x. I am also capturing to a USB hard drive Western Digital USB hard drive.Nero wizard is intuitive, but I have not had a chance to explore in detail. i have yet to visit the site to get the updates, but what ships on the install disk seems to be working for me.i have tried the shareware stuff in the past with no luck, so i am happy to have a way to transfer video from camcorder and PVR to dvd. at some point i will also transfer my old vhs and hi-8.
This device will not play BR movies from your computer to your TV. If your looking for strickly an internet portal for you TV, its an OK device. I'm going to re-wrap it and give it to someone I don't like for X-mas!
The "A team" designed the sound and the look of this set, but it was left to the "B team" to design the power supply! The battery compartment is fiddly with a tiny little lever just waiting to be broken off (then what??), and the on/off button engages too easily and there is no lock feature. I arrived in Africa all set to enjoy some good music but found dead batteries and a bunch of disappointed people (including ME!) I think this is a major flaw in something billed as "portable" -- I know I can remove the batteries to transport it, but why should I have to do that? Just one more thing to forget!
I've had one now for almost 2 years. Never had problem with it. I've used with up to 4 PCs and the keyboard sequence to switch screens works every time.
I had numerous problems installing this on both of my Toshiba laptops as a wireless network printer. Never could get it to install at all as a USB printer. That's the good news. The bad news is, after finally getting the installation to go through as a network printer, it tied up 50% of my Toshiba processor. It does interface with my wireless router, and it prints, but the software screws up my computer.I uninstalled it and the processor was fine. Reinstalled it and the problem came back. I spent several hours working with HP to no avail. Back to the store with it.
Securely holds the iPad at multiple angles in either orientation. No slip surfaces work great while on the airplane. Folds up into a compact product that easily fits in your pocket or briefcase Highly recommended.
I bought these speakers because I didn't want to turn on my surround sound speakers every time I was sitting at my computer doing work. My computer is also my media center that is connected to my TV. So I needed a pair of regular speakers that sounded good without the sub-woofer. These were the perfect solution for my desktop. I use these when I listen to classical music while I'm at my desk doing work or when I'm just watching some videos on you-tube or something. Also, they are great when I'm gaming late at night and I don't want to disturb anyone with the rumble of the sub-woofer. As many users have mentioned, these are GREAT when you are sitting in front of them and are quit loud! They are crisp and clear. As another user has mentioned, you cannot compare these to a surround sound pair of speakers or stereo speakers w/ a sub. They are desktop speakers and in that respect, they are fantastic! Are they pricey? Well, it's all in the eye of the user I say. I have come to expect a lot from Bose and they deliver every time, thus quality and performance deserves the premium. After all, would you pay an "average" price for a new BMW or a Lexus? Of course not. Bose products are no different. So if you're truly comparing apples to apples, these are truly exceptional. GREAT PRODUCT!
I bought this originally to try to get my school work in order. I have always had trouble keeping track of what and how much I have to do. The Palm Vx has made all of the difference. The Palm Vx allows me to put all of my assignments into the to do list and set a daily alarm that reminds me to check the list and the assignments that are due. I originally decided on the V series because it seemed like it would be more of a &quot;road warrior&quot; type of device. It is. I have had no trouble with it whatsoever as far as minor jars or bumbs go. It is small enough to fit in a pocket easily without being uncomfortable and its size also allows you to jot down memos with relitive ease while you are walking (just don't forget to look up every once in a while). I found that the graffiti writing system is absolutely amazing. I have now abandoned pencil and paper completely for notes as I use a memo and the graffiti and I can take notes just as fast, if not faster. For diagrams and things of the sort, you can download a diddle program that allows you to sketch nearly anything. After having this for a couple months, I see no real design flaws and the advantages of it are nearly endless. If you have the extra money, ignore the handsprings (they crash) and get one of these!
Love love LOVE this product!! I'm a scrapper. Now into making cards, and this is by far the coolest, most time efficient tool that I have. I cannot stand messy glueticks, this is perfect. The only thing wrong, is the color :0)
I really, really wanted to like this product. I read all the reviews before buying and thought I'd take my chances despite numerous complaints about static and interference in metropolitan areas. But my experience has been just the same.I downloaded the frequency finder and tried every station recommended for the NYC area. Still, the sound quality was mediocre at best - no where NEAR the fidelity of a normal FM station.Went out yesterday and bought an RCA "Y" adapter and now use that instead.
This is not the absolute best projector you can buy, it's a bit on the heavy side and bulky compared to the newest projectors on the market. However at 750 lumens and under $3,000, this projector is a great deal for a business without a large budget that still wants to do quality presentations.
This is an excellent USB light. Too bad it has one glaring design deficiency that keeps it from being darned close to perfect.Eight LEDs provide an abundance of light. There's a switch allowing just four or all eight to be used. Frommy testing, I'll be using the four LED option most of the time.This is also where the design problem comes in - and it is a significant problem.Presumably to save a few pennies, Kensington opted not to include a reflector of any kind. At this price, unusally high for a USB keyboard lamp, Kensington certainly has the leeway to have spent the money on design and the few pennies per unit to include a reflector in the finished product.Instead the LEDs jut straight out of the flat plastic surface. The light pattern is very hot, excessively so. The center of the light field is very bright, but also very narrow and relatively small. Even on a small netbook keyboard with the lamp fully extended, the bright light area covers only half the keyboard. Falloff of the illumination is very drastic from the center.While there is adequate light overall, the center is lit so brightly, that the eye is fooled into thinking that the areas outside the center are dimmer than they are.I can see why so many people complain about this. I think many overstate the issue, but at core, the complaint is valid. Kensington shortchanged itself and its customers by not including a reflector in the design. The design keeps he FlyLight from being a five-star product.The stalk iis good. It holds the lamp in the position you set it. Everything rolls up into a compact package that will fit in practically any carrying case.Overall, a pretty good value. Overpriced, one really poor design component, but puts out lots of light the and on/off switch is really handy.Jerry
Electroline EDA-2800 AmplifierSeveral years ago, after we bought a High Definition TV, we found the picture to be of far lower quality than the same model on display in Myer Emco's store. After doing some research on why that would be, plus interviewing unusually helpful Comcast technicians and some friends, the reason was obvious.Comcast's cable entered the house and went into a splitter - the output of that splitter went into other splitters, eventually feeding a cable signal to each room. The problem with this approach was every splitter significantly reduced the signal strength and having multiple splitters can noticeably degrade picture quality. Also, long coax cable runs, from the street and within the house, further weakened the signal. The signal getting to that TV was just too weak.Comcast offered to rent an Electroline amplifier for a monthly charge, but it was more economical to buy one. Click on customer photos above to see the house wiring junction based on Comcast recommendations. (The photo doesn't show the DC transformer that comes with the amplifier - you'll need an A/C outlet close-by, where it plugs in.) Each coax line FROM the amplifier is a direct run to a wall plate location. After installing the amp, the picture quality was as good as I've ever seen, (certainly as good as in the Myer Emco store) and Internet/email worked fine on my PC. Picture quality on the other non-HD TV's also improved noticeably.Excellent product.
I have used V-MODA headphones before, and they have always pleased me and are now my favorite. The headphones are not only pretty, but they provide wonderful sound and bass that adds a greater depth to the music. I definitely would buy these again if I ever needed new ones!
My previous 3500 rpm fans were starting to make a little noise. I bought two of these fan, one for the CPU and one for the case, this 2500 rpm is noticeably quieter than 3500 rpm. Glad I went down in rpm. I paid fair price.Paid $4.99 each with free shipping on 12/6/2010
I bought one of these from F........ in 2007 and it worked fine for a couple of months but then the DTV tuner died. I returned it to RCA and they sent me a completely new one. That unit's DVD section failed and then the whole unit bricked. I ended up getting a $137 refund and gave up on it. It really was a good unit but it just refused to work. Save yourselves the hassle and leave this thing be.
The eye piece holes are too small for adult eyes. I gave it to my 3 year old son as a toy. The clarity wasn't all that great either. Would not recommend buying. I guess you get what you pay for.
This adapter also can be used for Toyota vehicles to adapt the vehicle-mounted satellite radio to an after-market radio. I removed the nylon shell and disassembled the electrical connector. I then took a Belkin F5X003, 90 degree home antenna, cut off the antenna head and reassembled the electrical connector removed from the antenna adapter onto it (you will need some shrink tubing). I now had a cable that will attach either directly to the vehicle satellite radio antenna or the antenna disconnect. With professionally installed car kits in my Corolla and Tacoma, I can use my Inno in either without needing an external magnetic mount antenna and it looks good and works fine.
These radios are very good. Ten miles will be rare but possible, more likely 2-4. I used them on a ship & they worked all over especially through the decks-very happy with their performance. However don't get these without the battery pack, I did & used 4 AAAA rechargeable batteries. These didn't last long (4-6 hours) before having to be recharged (the battery pack that comes in the 2CK pack lasted 3 days on a charge) I was amazed at the difference. I went to order the battery pack but found it was almost as expensive as these radios are with batteries so I ended up ordering another radio/battery combo pack.
I thought that I had used camcorders before, but this camera makes all the old ones look like (inferior) toys. The quality of the recordings and sound is so good that it's probably a waste for someone like me to own one. But I'm up for the challenge and will try to be worthy of this camera.The first surprise is that with all it's capability and quality, this camera is still very small and lightweight. I suspect that it's use of a mini-DVD for recording helps, as they are very small, thin, and light-weight. Use of a mini-DVD in the camera, makes the right side of the camera look a little rounder than the other side. But this is where you put your right hand when using the camera. So no one will notice.The mini-DVD records about 30 minutes of video, although this can be adjusted to 60 minutes (for long play), or to 20 minutes (for higher quality). This is enough for the average camcorder user, during an average day. If you need more, buy more of the mini-DVDs. The DVD-RWs are not expensive and can be reused. They are very convenient for transferring recordings to your PC. So, get a few extra mini-DVD-Rs and a few extra mini-DVD-RWs or +RWs.The battery that comes with the camera is an FP-60 variety and it probably lasts for about 30 minutes of recording. The battery can be recharged using the camera. If you are going to be using the camcorder more heavily, an extra battery (FP-71 variety, or even better, the larger and much longer-lasting FP-90 variety might be better to have along with you.) There are two separate chargers available including a very convenient and very cool-looking fast charger. The extra battery or two might also be useful if you are going to add a light and/or flash attachment. (There is a small built-in flash, but not a built-in light.) So get at least one extra battery and maybe a charger if you are going to be more than a casual user of this camcorder. And perhaps get the extra light or light/flash attachments.The large (2.7 inch) and very useful LCD view-screen was also a surprise. This is the first camcorder I've used where there were so few buttons on the camcorder, and most of the function was available instead by touching "buttons" (and using menus) on the viewscreen. This takes less than 5 minutes to get used to. Then you realize how nice it is to have so few buttons on the camera body, where you might push them by mistake. You can hold this camera easily without pushing buttons. Also, it is nice to look at what the camera is seeing, while you are making changes via "buttons" on the viewscreen. This is a very nice feature. And if the viewscreen needs to be wiped clean after all that touching, and mine hasn't yet, then just carefully wipe it clean. The viewscreen also is a very sharp display, showing lots of detail.Of course, the camera's recorded picture quality is excellent. The quality of the sound recording is also very good, another surprise. And the camera takes nice, sharp 3-Mbyte still photos. All on the same mini-DVD. You can review all the little movies, and all your still photos on the touch viewscreen. Wonderful!Still photos can be stored instead on memory sticks, rather than the mini-DVD, for people who prefer them. And of course, the camera can talk to the computer via cables, etc. But the mini-DVD is the easiest way to move your items over to the PC.I haven't tried the remote control for the camera yet, too much too soon. But I'm imagining all the uses I'll have for it later, when I (like Hitchcock) feel the need to be in my own movies.Ah, and lastly, the "Easy button". What a great idea for someone like me. Make using the camcorder easy! And with great results too, even for someone with lots of experience using other camcorders.Now if you will excuse me, I'm going to check out how to get into a film school, so that I can do something useful and appropriate with all the capabilities of this camera. Look out Mr. Spielberg, here I come.
This machine works great except the fact it's not a color printer. I read the whole product description on 5 sites and at least a dozen reviews while comparison shopping for the best price and it was not indicated on any that it is a black and white. The ad says it is full-function printer and I think the color function is an important one. So I'm going to lose a chunk of money (on selling it and the shipping cost) and a bunch of time.I'm more thorough than almost anyone I know. They need to put that in the central description.Besides the fact it's not color, the machine is easy to operate, easy to set-up, a nice compact size, easy to see and press buttons, easy menus, and a nice look etc.
I have really enjoyed using this transmitter. The only problem I've had is that it has HORRIBLE reception during heavy rain. Being that I don't drive in heavy rain often, I don't see that as enough of a negative to not like the transmitter. I just flip the radio on for those trips.
Amazon's product description incorrectly states that the D2011 is compatible with DVD+R/DVD+RW. According to the owner's manual (can be downloaded from the Audiovox website), the D2011 plays DVD Video and "most recordable DVDs in the DVD-R format." If you need to play DVD+R discs, you will probably be out of luck.
Great deal if you don't want to wake the neighbours at 2am. Just make sure to use the headphones it comes with, they sound better than any other "higher-quality" ones I've tried.
I hesitantly got this unit looking at some of the reviews that say that it skips more than a rock on a frozen pond. I found this simply to be not the case. I tried to make it skip - putting it in my pocket and running upstairs (with unit slapping against my thigh) - no skips! Took it for a ride across rough terrain in a 25ft rental truck - no skips! I have had it skip when I tossed it in my car seat, and one other time - but to say that this unit is as bad as some say - I cannot find justification. This is not to say that some people don't get bad apples - but I am very satisfied to be able to take 150 songs at time with me - which is about how long the batteries last. My only caveat is that the remote is kinda sensitive when moving it around - say the unit is off and you go to put it away but you accidentally touched play on the remote - you'll end up playing the CD all night - running down batteries. But, hey, just keep a spare set of AA's around and your set! Nice unit - the remote is awesome to have - allowing you to set the player aside, in pocket, etc. Enjoy!!!
After having to wait forever for this to be released -- Palm released the m5xx series before the travel charger was available -- it's an enormous disappointment. Just a complete piece of junk -- bad connection to the unit that sometimes fails to charge, easily disconnected -- it's a pretty low quality piece of equipment. Unfortunately, it's usually necessary for travellers, unless you want to pack the bulkier cradle when on the road. Once again, Palm shoots themselves in the foot.
This adapter is well built and adjustable which I like. I use it to mount an audio recorder/mic (Zoom H4N) to the top of my DSLR and it works great for that. It's nice too that both sides (shoe mount end and top end) both have adjustments to tighten them so it's a solid connection.
There isn't anything wrong with this TV, and it is much cheaper than competing products that I saw.
The 512MB Coby is the 4th player I've had to buy in as many years. The LED lights up well enough, the sound is ok for the price range of this player, and it connects and syncs well with USB on PCs and Windows media.The big downside is that it uses up the juice on the single AAA battery within a matter of a couple of hours. If you use your mp3 player often, say at work on a daily basis, prepare to spend a lot on batteries. No other mp3 player I've ever used has sucked up battery juice as quickly as this Coby unit. The other downside is that there is a delay in using the small 4 sided switch control. Changing the volume or moving between music tracks can be frustrating, as it takes a few seconds for the unit to activate each time you push the forward or backward controls.Ultimately, this is a so-so player. It has some nice features and is good enough for an entry level player. But if you're an experienced I-podder, you can do a lot better with a higher end purchase.
This is a powerful antenna for anyone trying to get tv stations that are a long distance away. All of the "experts" up here in northern Wisconsin told me I couldn't get the FOX channel 58 miles away due to the trees and the distance. This DB8 pulls it in. Advice; For tv stations many miles away, you must point the antenna right at the tv tower. Just point it in the general direction to start, then run the channel scan on your tv or converter box. If the channel you want isn't picked up you must move the antenna direction SLIGHTLY and re scan for channels. Keep doing this until you get the channel you are after. This is what I did, and after several tries I picked up my FOX station along with other closer stations in the same general direction. My antenna is on a 24 ft. pole outside my house and I have a signal booster plugged in where the antenna RG6 cable enters my house. Very pleased with this. Free tv, the way the good lord intended it to be. Goodbye DISH.
If you are a metal detecting enthusiast you may not find a better pair of headphones than these. If your not a hunter, we won't hold that against you, buy them anyway cause you will love them.I have been hunting for almost 2 months and went through two pairs of Fisher headphones, one without the coiled cord -which just stopped working in the middle of use and one with the coiled cord -which the wires came out of the jack. I then bough a pair of Bounty Hunters and found they were the EXACT same headphone as the coiled Fisher ones and the wires pulled out of jack the same way. Besides the fact that these all broke, they all were the most extremely uncomfortable things to wear! They crushed my ears and I could only wear them for a short time. Then I bought a pair of Garrets, they were more comfortable then the Fisher or Bounty Hunter, but the right ear phone stopped working only after a week of using them.I then borrowed a pair from a friend till I bought my E-trac, which unfortunately comes with a pair of Minelab headphones. These were comfortable, sounded good, but would not stay on my head unless I wore a hat under them because there is no tension in the arch. I was at the limit of my sanity to find a pair of coiled headphones that fit well, produced good sound, allowed some ambient sound through, and lasted more than a few weeks.Believe me when I say the Sennheiser HD-280 PRO headphones exceed all my expectations. Comfort is unparalleled! I can wear these all day long without any discomfort or fatigue. The ear pieces fit perfectly around my ears and the tension is perfect keeping them securely where they belong even during the "I found another silver" dance and you don't get that feeling of your head being squeezed in a vice after wearing them. The cord is fairly long with a soft coil that holds taunt but stretches easily when you need it. I'm tall, 6' 2", and I find that the extra cord is a great benefit because I can put my detector down and stand up and even take a few steps away without the headphones being pulled off my head. Also note the jack is 3.5 but comes with a 6.35 adapter that threads onto the 3.5 essentially locking it in place. The sound is amazing! If your a serious hunter you know how important clean and crisp sound is when identifying buried treasure or trash. The low tones are great for listening for those Buffaloes, mid-tones are super clean and you never heard the sound of silver ring so clear and vibrant as with the HD-280 PROs. Being able to hear background sounds is just as important as hearing your detector, and these do a good job of that. Did I mention that they also fold up for easy storage in a backpack and are super light weight? Now I've only used these for a few days, but felt compelled to author this product review for the benefit of metal detecting hobbyists. These are super-awesome! Cash in some of those clad-coin caches and upgrade to the HD-280 PRO and hunt in comfort!Here is an update. I recently purchased a Minelab ctx 3030 and was truly happy to learn that these awesome headphones work perfectly with my new detector! And I firmly believe every word that I wrote about these headphones after hundreds of hours of use in all kinds of weather conditions and locations including the beach. Through the scorching summer sun and now the brittle chill of winter these headphones are rock solid awesome!
Inexpensive, good headset for use with Skype. Comfortable with good volume clear input and output. Long cord so you do not pull off the headset when moving around your desk.
I didn't know much about this brand called 'Koss'. I just simply bought this since they looked very portable, light-weight, cool, and contain some bass. Apparently, this headphone almost sounds as good as my 200 dollar Beats by bull(___) HD.For a price of 40 and the incredibly small size, this headphone is simply amazing. Bass is reasonable enough, though some House music, metal, or dubstep can make the bass sound all mixed-up and rather disgusting than clear; however, if you want some clear bass you might wanna look at headphones around 300-400 or even higher :). Other than that, I didn't find any part of its sound quality less than I expected. Besides, I didn't even expect any bass to be in this tiny headphone!I use this whenever I am doing some exercise, and so far I find no need to buy another earphone or a light-weight-on-ear headphone.Great job Koss, I just simply love this. XD
Despite paying nearly double the current price because I bought it when it first came out, I still feel I've had excellent value. It's an easy to use, fast, enjoyable piece of kit. Fuji after sales service is also excellent (refreshingly so). I bought a larger memory card (128meg) giving me the capacity for 700 good quality snaps - fantastic on a long holiday. Download time is virtually instant with the USB cable. If I were buying now, I'd look at Fuji's other models first, but you cant go wrong with this one. The only niggle I can think of is that the zoom isnt great. Enjoy.
I really wanted a no frills VCR for watching videos, not recording or doing any thing fancy. This one was easy to install. The controls make sense and the remote is ugly and unwieldy but works just fine. I would buy again and recommend it completely.
This is a top of the line piece of equipment that does everything it claims to do and it does so very, very well indeed! The equipment looks absolutely beautiful on the stand and receives nothing but compliments from all who see it upon first entering the room. This is one classy number folks!
I bought this as a replacement for the original charger. It works as advertised. I bought more than one for the price you can't go wrong. I would buy one again.
Others have extolled the virtues of how easy it is to set up and control all of your home theater equipment with this, including gaming consoles (although it can't turn on a Wii; I think this is more the Wii than the remote, but you can use the Wii controller to turn it on). I won't go into details other than to say yes, it makes controlling a complicated setup with TV, receiver, game consoles, DVRs, DVDs, etc a breeze. And if something goes wrong (like the dog walks between you and a component while turning it on or off), the HELP button walks you through.My only issue is I've had mine for about two years, and the buttons are starting to go. These are cheap rubber ones, and much like similar buttons on my home's wireless phone handsets, they are starting to die after regular use. Have to really play with the system power button now to get it to turn on or off, and other oft-used buttons (like Menu) are starting to have trouble responding.I will certainly be buying another Harmony remote in the future, but I may have to step up to get some buttons that will last longer. If I'm going to spend this much money on a remote, I want it to last.
I needed black storage containers to match the components of my home theatre system. I bought a new TV and stand that held all of my components. When I did that, I sold my old entertainment center which housed all of my CDs/DVDs. The storage boxes fit nicely onto my TV stand with my other components and they were priced right.
I'm a 16 year old female high school student and i just loved this tablet. After just an hour of expermenting with the pen i found it very easy to navigate and draw..heck my 7 year old sister has no problem using it. It comes with a pen and a wireless mouse plus three excellent programs - adobe phtoshop elements 2 - corel painter essentials 2 - nik color elex pro. The feel is nice...and just pressing lightly gives you a small light line while pressing down as far as you go gives a nice dark, thick, line. It's just great overall, you won't be wasting your money ^^
I got one of these puppies back in September. It was pretty nice at first. I liked it because it came with a remote and a carrying pouch thingy and it had a long battery life.There were some annoying parts, like how the resume function starts a track from the beginning every time and how the sound cuts out for a second when you push a button on the remote, but it wsan't bad, overall.After a couple of months, though, it stopped working. Something about the controls; I couldn't stop it and then once it did stop I could never start it again. Panasonic gave me the address of a place that would fix it for me, so I took it in.A week later, they called back and told me that Panasonic had given them specific instructions not to fix the CD player. I would have to send it in for a replacement.Cut ahead three weeks or so, and my replacement arrives. Not the same color, but I didn't mind that so much. What I did mind was that there was no remote and a set of batteries lasted about half as long as in my original CD player. I called back and they sent me a new remote, but it wouldn't work, so they told me to send it in again.Another month, and I'm on my third. Once again, it has no remote. The Panasonic people tell me that it isn't compatible with a remote control, despite the fact that my original came with one and various store web sites say that it's supposed to include one. Also, when comparing manuals, I'm finding that even the listed battery life for the replacement is significantly shorter than for my original. Panasonic says they'll give me a refund if I send this one back, but after all the time I spent, the shipping, and the long distance charges, it feels like I'm cutting my losses.Avoid this CD player.
Saves us a lot of time answering emails when our responses are the same. It doesn't seem to affect Windows startup time nearly as much as Logitech's G11 keyboard software that we used to use for the the same thing. X-Key's software is also easier to use - never even needed to read the instructions. Will be buying a few more for other employees shortly.
Great speaker cable as always from Monster!!!!!! Ya get what ya pay for!!!!!
Got this mouse for my wife, to replace a wired one on her laptop. She loved it, while it worked. :( Got it in December 2009 and did not last to till the middle of February. Need to find out what the warranty was on this, and if I can get a refund or replacement. Not very happy.
The Olympus 720SW is great for in water shots and movies - surfing, snorkeling and boating. However, the good things end there. The camera (7.1MP) takes poor images for your average (out of water) shot. The shots are blurry and it is hard to find the proper settings in each condition. The Xd card is super slow, takes several seconds before the camera is ready to shoot again. My suggestion buy the canon elf and just take the extra time to put it in a waterproof housing. My 4MP canon elf takes a much better quality image. I will not buy another Olympus product, my next camera will be the 7.1MP canon elf.
I'm no speaker expert but they sound great to me. The only thing I would change about them is to put better mounting hardware on the 4 surround speakers. They only have a little eye for hanging on a nail or screw.
I bought this system for myself last christmas, about 12 months ago. The sound was great, I even played with the Karoke. The alarm worked fine. I play mostly CD's and the 3 cd changer worked fine. I tried the tape player and that's good also. However, the CD player just gave up the ghost. Don't know why. It tries to start but fails. I know they only warranty the units for one years but I think they should last longer than that.
I ordered an assortment of 1, 3 and 7 foot cables to connect 2 gigabit switches and half dozen PCs and two servers. I had been using older Cat 5e and felt it was time to refresh the cables. I have tested the cables using my applications and they are performing as well as the 5e cables were doing. The limit is in the applications, not the cables.I did notice that I was cussing while disconnecting the older cables. You know, the ones with the little nubbin that refuses to disconnect. I smiled as I connected the snagless cables. Everything works as expected and I am a happy camper. I have ordered another 4 cables to round out my refresh.Prices are right. Performance is great.Oh, and I'm cussing less.Update ========================================================= (8 months later)I may have cussed less after threading these cables through my racks, but 8 months later I'm ready to replace them. They don't snag, but after 8 months that little nubbin doesn't release anymore on several of the cables. Not all, but enough so that I'd not use this manufacturer again.
Though the price drew me in at first, as being only 35 dollars, this dvd player did not hold up to my standards at all. First of all, the Mp3 player has such a small string name display that most of the time you can not tell what the song is, only the artist,and it does not tell how far you are through the song.Secondly, this machine has S-Video OUTPUT, when you normally dont need output, you need input, so you can hook up your computer to the DVD player, and have your computer screen on your T.V. Output is almost completely useless, as long as we have A/V cables.The Picture viewer is all that gave this machine a one, instead of nothing. It works well to show still pictures, in a slide show fashion, but could have more enhancements.I have doubts about how long the machine is going to last, as I have had mine for a month now in my college dorm room, and it already creates a loud humming sound like the cd's rattle around inside the machine. It still works, but it is hardly a &quot;silent&quot; machine.My advice would be to pitch in a bit more money, to get yourself a sony DVD player, as they are the best I have seen out, with very few complaints. APEX, this machine is not a good way to make yourself known.
I always use this stuff to help keep my cpu's (processors) cool in my system builds. Being an IT guy I have to make sure I got at least 1-2 tubes of this stuff lying around to make sure all or my computers run cool and smooth. Kinda like this stuff.
Some of the dvd's I tried wouldn't work, or it would start spinning like crazy shortly into the DVD. Sometimes it made it beyond the menu, but not much into the movie. Trying again (rebooting, swapping DVD's, restarting programs, etc.) didn't work. However, the same DVD's it hated worked perfectly fine in a different desktop (its drive was a Lite-On).
For $15, it's hard to find good earphones. I would be inclined to stay away from Sony, but I decided to take a risk, and I'm happy with what I got. :)These provide the best sound quality of all my earphones; my collection doesn't have any expensive sets (all under $30) but they are on par with the ones that come with higher end MP3 players.Others seem to find these uncomfortable; while they may be uncomfortable if I wear them improperly, I've had no trouble with these at all after the first few times.Highly recommended.
Received batteries within timeline that vendor promised.Batteries are rated as having the highest mAh available, but I see little to no difference between these generics and the Nikon brand...other than price.In fact, I'm frequently puzzled by how quickly they lose charge. I bought two, both behave the same way. And yes, I followed the charging instructions!
Belkin has caught a lot of flak for the quality of their products, but this cable does what it says. It has nice build quality. The cable seems of good gauge with adequate insulation and good connectors. Worth the purchase for the price.
i just bought this product today and i must say i love it i can back up all my music pictures videos all in one place with out loading them on my computer i also enjoy how transportable it is so i can take it with me on the go i love this product
This product worked extremely well on my first trip without using mapquest info, however, two things have not worked well with this,1.) this does not work in Hawaii2.) when we were in Michigan, we couldn't get to the University of Michigan's Gymnastics center (the coach had to come and get us from their stadium).Other than that it worked well everywhere as long as it was around the area in which we were staying.
My situation is: I own a 3 level home with a gate on the ground level....which means you have to travel 3 flights of stairs to let anyone in or out of my home. I solved this problem by purchasing this unit and installing an electric door strike on the gate.I also solved the "cable length" problem. According to the instructions, installations requiring over 75-100 feet, coaxial cable must be used. By using regular computer twisted cat 5e cable, I had my answer. This was an excellent solution and the unit worked fine. I even used the same cable for the video/audio and EVEN the electric door strike since the cat 5e cable has 4 pair of wires (8 single wires). Since the cable is "twisted", I have no interference and I used over 175 feet of cable. The cable was also cheap compared to the coaxial and regular cable I would have needed for the audio and electric door strike.The image is vivid and extremely clear. Amazingly the audio is also crisp and free from any interference like humming since my installation had the cat 5e cable routed near electrical lines and several fluorescent lighting fixtures in the ceiling.The ONLY complaint I have, is the volume on the outside video/intercom unit. It is low and you have to speak up on the base handset to be heard clearly outside. This was the case when I tested the unit prior to installation using 15 feet of regular wire. Also, a suggestion to SAMSUNG, I would be 100% satisfied with the unit if you were able to offer a model that supported several outdoor video/intercom units so I can install one on every door/gate in my home.If you are looking for a cheap video intercom, I would suggest this model to anyone. Also, if you have cable length problems, or bad picture / audio quality, try my solution using regular PC networking cat 5e twisted cable. It worked for me!
This accomplishes 90% of what I wanted. The card does not have a component input but I can get around it.
THIS PRODUCT IS CHEAP B/C IT IS FOR THE OLD MACBOOK PRO. IF YOU HAVE THE NEWER ONE W/ BLACK KEYS STAY AWAY IT WILL NOT FIT...
love it. These cables can get pricey, so why not save a few bucks and forget about paying for a brand-name printed on the ends. HD looks great, Gold ends are a plus.Don't hesitate to buy this one. Cables to Go has yet to disappoint me!
I bought this until for its double-sided (non-color) copying ability. And it does that fairly well but it takes several minutes to scan and print each double-sided page (even in non-color mode)! As a general purpose copier, it is useless to me because of this. It does do color copying which could be an advantage if you need that. Did I mention that it's slow? slow slooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.
Plantronics DSP-400 headset has been great so far. Sound quality is excellent, fold up style is nice.The only thing I don't like is the big unit as part of the cable... kind of annoying. Other than that, terrific!
I'm a math teacher. I use this projector in my classroom every day, for about 3-4 hours per day. It has withstood classroom use for (so far) one month with absolutely no problems. I keep the projector about 15 feet from the screen (i use a bedsheet nailed above the blackboard so i can have a larger screen that everyone can see easily without having to duck or try to look over other students' heads). At this distance the screen is very large and even 12 point font can be easily read from the back of the room.I'm sure you know how bright a classroom tends to be. I can keep all my lights on and the students can still see everything. I usally turn off half the lights, though, which greatly improves picture quality.The only drawback is the lack of a zoom. I have to keep the projector in the middle of the classroom to get the desired screen size. I had to buy long cables to run to the middle of the room, and tape everything down, which is a bit of an eyesore if you're a purist (which i'm not). Annoying, but i found a way to make it work for my set-up, so i'm sure you can find a way to make it work for you.That said, this was the best priced projector on Amazon, and so far i haven't noticed my projector once in the classroom (which, by the way, is a good thing. i shouldn't ever be thinking about the projector while i'm teaching).Update: It is now the end of March 2010, and after 10 months of daily use...IT STILL WORKS! I've had it on for nearly 5 hours a day every day during this school year, and still no problems. Great value!Update 2012: I actually continued using this projector through January 2011, until I gave it to another teacher to use in his classroom while I left to do something better with my life. I no longer know of the projector's status, but it gave me nearly two years of solid, reliable service, so it certainly deserves a 5 star rating.
Don't pay the exorbitant prices that are out there for some HDMI cables. From all the research I was able to do, these cheaper cables are perfectly fine. My experience with these ones I purchased for a fraction of the overpriced "brand" names is just that - work just fine. I'll be getting more as I need them.
I have an Oregon 550t. As it came, as I moved, the gps unit would come down about 4 inches and would be so annoying.I just discovered that if you tie a knot further up the cord that the retraction force is higher. As I move now, the gps stays tight to the unit. YAY!!!I just wish I discovered this before I spent more money on other alternatives that had the same problem, only worse! Now I'm trying the same solution on those. Maybe I'll end up with a bunch of usable retractable lanyards.I geocache. This is perfect for me since I'm usually the navigator, not driver. When I get out, I pull it out far enough to read it and then when the cache is found, then I just let it go and it zips back. No setting the gps down and then accidently leaving it, etc.
These speakers are an amazing value. I was looking for some small speakers for a guest room and they sound great. They replaced a set of small, $100, Definitive Technology speakers and I can't tell the difference.I am pleased that the speaker enclosure is about 5 1/4" wide. For my purposes smaller is better. Yes, the actual main speaker is about 4" wide. But for the price and sound who cares?
I enjoy the sound and the light weight. It also eliminates the much of the outside noise. Great product and great value.
Overheats a little but this unit has many features that a $400 unit has. So far so good, I've had the unit for more than 2 months now.
Belkin is a pretty reliable brand, and that is why I chose this particular adapter for my iPod touch. It's really easy & simple to use and works well in my car. One minor problem that I've found is that it doesn't charge iPhones when they are connected. The music plays just as well through my car speakers, but I'm not sure it's worth the battery life...
Looked all these over ordered one that was made by i think Razpro i had seen my daughters made by them and liked it supposedly thats what this one was suppose to be came in differant very cheap made differant brand tryed to use it but it was junk just thru it away and went on until yall asked me to reveiw it
I had an old Sony cordless phone and the local office supply stores no longer carry batteries for them. This merchant provided an excellent prodect and superb customer service.
I just purchased the lock recently. The lock is very hard to put on and take off. Even with the right combination on you have to pull a bit hard at the cable. Which makes it pretty hard to take off. The price of the lock is cheap, but you are better off buying a more expensive one.
We have several Peerless drives along with 10 extra 10g disk plus 5 extra 20g disk, all used for backups. The drives replaced the discounted several Ditto Max tape backup units and have been working for over 8 months with only minor software issues. Installation is a snap, as for the speed difference, yes the Firewire is about 5 times faster then the USB, Our USB drives Avg. transfer rate is around 30MB per second and the Firewire drive is around 130MB per second.
Quality: Good not great. Value: Great not good.Sound Quality:My primary reference point for comparison in this review are a set of Philips SHE9850 headphones (currently ~$55 on Amazon) that I use with my phone as my main music playing device. Suffice it to say, the sound quality is excellent with the Philips earbuds, but not even close to 10 times better than the Colby's (which is the relative price point difference).I bought 3 of these Colby earbuds intending to use them with an old iPod when I'm performing activities that could break either my phone or my headphones. In this role, these perform admirably. The sound quality on the Colbys are good, not great. They are a bit lacking in the lower frequencies, but in the mid to high frequencies the sound quality and clarity exceeds my requirements. Good enough, in fact, that I've taken one of the three pairs and left it at work (as I often forget to bring my Philips earbuds with me to work) and they fill-in just fine. I do tend to have to substantailly increase volume on my phone when I use the Colbys instead of the Philips - which is a combination of the sound production and sound isolation.On Fit:My Philips earbuds come with a bunch of difference sized covers. I have to use different sized covers for each ear to get a comfortable fit. The Colby's do not come with other sizes. Having said that, the one size they do ship with fits comfortably in both ears - even after almost 8 hours continuously using them at work they don't cause any discomfort (unlike most one-size fits all earbuds I have tried). However, environmental noise is much more of a factor with the Colby's than with my Philips earbuds.On Durability:I haven't used them long enough to really speak to durability, but I can say I have already abused them a bit and they still work fine. They don't appear to be of very high quality build (again, as opposed to my Philips earbuds), however again at $5 what do you expect? So far they have held up to my abuse and I'm doing things like mountain biking and kayaking with these on.Final Verdict:If you are on a budget - these are the earbuds you want. If you want expendable earbuds (water/impact damage, or maybe you're just careless) that still sound good - these are the earbuds you want. If you aren't on a budget but aren't particular about sound quality (for example, if you don't notice a difference between the radio and digital sound, or don't care) - these are the earbuds you want.I am by no means an "audiophile", but I do notice a large enough difference that I would not use these as my primary earbuds. Having said that, the part of me that appreciates value means I would be tempted to buy these as my primary earbuds just for the fact that the value is amazing.
Yes the scanner is nice. Yes it scans to a file. Yes it scans to your Microsoft email client (i.e. Outlook) and the document attaches fine. But that's not what I need. The scanner is supposed to have the ability to set up 50 "one touch" jobs that scan directly to email without going through the client app. I cannot get this to work to save my life. There are only a few options to set up and looks to be easy, but it just won't work. The scanner will display worthless error messages such as "send failed". The documentation gives ZERO support in this area and nothing at this moment exists on the web for solving issues. Some error codes and a list of trouble shooting them in the manual would go along way in trying to resolve this issue. You don't know if it is a host issue, a mail server issue, an authentication issue, etc. The documentation flat out stinks.
This is a first rate turntable and rather inexpensive to top it off.It has adjustable speed control for making sure you are right on pitch for your favorite vocalists and/or orchestras.It is compact and has adjustable feet which allow you to be sure the unit is level, preventing the tone arm from sliding across the surface of the record thus preventing damage to the record.The cueing arm and lever offer precise positioning of the tone arm over any point on the record preventing any scratching or damage in moving to any disired location on the recording.It is easy to operate and makes listening to your favorite old vinyl recordings easy and enjoyable.
Privacy part works well but with the filter on, it causes lines and letters on screen to have some shadow.
I use these earphones with my Ipod Touch. I heard about these on a Podcast and decided to give them a try.They do an excellent job of blocking out ambient noise as they fit deep in your ear canal. For me, they are very comfortable for long periods of time.And the sound they deliver.....outstanding.
After vendor discovered the first shipment was damaged, they volunteered to send a replacement at no charge. The replacement has been received and worked great.
I was disappointed with the binoculars and returned them for a refund.. Could not get them to focus crisply
This product is just what I was looking for. Lots of free space and its an ultra. Overall 4.
The sound is OK, the display is a bit small to display mp3 info. But the most challenging thing about this unit is to try to tune an FM station. I admit this is my daughter's boom box, and I didn't have the manual. BUT should you need the manual to tune an FM station? I have an advanced degree in CS, but it didn't help me with this product.
The camera works very well, the image is a little further back then I had wanted, but maybe I can adjust it. Nice camera!
I am a professional photographer, and I love the Dane Elec CF cards! Dane Elec cards are slimmer than some of the other CF cards out there, and they come with their own plastic case.
Very easy to hook up. We purchased it for the TV Guardian option to silence foul lanuage. It works great and we were very happy with the price of the item. We have not been able to find one in any local retail store (Wal-Mart, Target, etc.) or electronics stores (Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc.). It was received very quickly and in excellect condition. We were very pleased with everything.Pastor Tom and Trudi SiscoMissouri
A very good quality for the price paid. Couldn't be happier with this purchase.
I read all the reviews and was glad to hear this product supported Macintosh deep sleep, as long as OS X 10.5.2+ was used. My daughter's Mac is a G4 QuickSilver G4 2 x 2.0 model (last Quicksilver before the Mirrored Drive Doors) and she needed a USB 2.0 port for her iPod Touch.I had originally given her a Belkin FireWire + USB 2.0 card, which she quickly found wouldn't support sleep. The Bellkin web site confirmed this. So I found this Sonnet Tech card, which had great reviews touting the Deep Sleep ability.My first experience was that the system didn't even recognize the card, except to say in System Profiler that it didn't have a driver loaded. The usual Open Firmware commands and Parameter RAM resets didn't seen to help, and the card itself didn't fit well in the G4. Tightening the capture screw pushed one side of the card down an extra mm or two, and consistently made the card non-functional. Only by tightening the screw far enough to give light pressure to the top of the card's backplane bracket made the card work. The iPod touch was able to charge at USB 2.0 levels, and sync at 2.0 speeds. Nice.Having solved that problem, I found that sleep failed whether the iPod touch was connected or nothing was connected. The symptoms were the same as the Belkin card... The Mac would wake, and usually respond to one click (menu, Dock, whatever) but then go into the spinning beach ball ad infinitum. Before clicking, plugging the iPod in did not launch iTunes, which was one clue.I was ready to love the card, and have it solve my problems, but alas, it didn't. Sonnett does generally make super products, but this one doesn't work for me. The outside of the box said Deep Sleep wasn't supported, but the instructions inside said 10.5.2+ would be OK. I've had to tell my daughter, "don't use Sleep mode!"
This is fantastic I hook this bar to my HP and it took off set and operated everything I hook to it
I've used this 'mouse' for years. I find it easier to navigate the web, easier on my arms than conventional mouse - I can hold it in my lap and be very comfortable. Price is right - the one I previously purchased has functioned perfectly for 5 years. You won't be disappointed.
A couple months ago I bought an iRiver CD/MP3 player but it broke after a couple days, and the second unit I got exchanged for also broke, after less then a week. I did some research on the web and found out iRiver's quality is very poor. So I returned it and bought the SL-CT800 for about twenty bucks less. This is my first Panasonic portable CD player, and I'm greatly pleased.Not only is the Panasonic much better quality than the iRiver -- it feels solid and gives you a sense of confidence -- it's also quieter and slimmer. The remote control is great, and the illuminated keys on the side of the player are fun and actually give you indications of various things. The player also shows ID3 tags for MP3 files (but not for WMA files). I read English only so I don't know if it shows international characters or not. For my purposes, it plays MP3 and WMA files with total cool so this is excellente, period. Of course, it's also a great CD player, in case you were wondering, heehee.The player itself takes 2 special Ni-Cd batteries and you charge by plugging in the included AC adapter (which is also cool). It also comes with a case that holds 2 AA batteries and you can attach the case to the adapter port. Panasonic claims &quot;up to 120 hours&quot; total on the combination of Ni-Cd and alkaline batteries. For my purposes, the Ni-Cd gives more than enough juice to last through a whole day of listening. My friend who has another Panasonic says their CD players are power stingy, so I feel good about the whole thing.If you are thinking a Sony, it's good, too, and they give you a case, but buck for buck Sony's have less features than Panasonic. The SL-CT800 should service me for a long long time.
This is a good machine, but why couldn't they include a USB cable, which is required to hook it up to a computer, which is required to use most of the software applications? For this reason, I say three stars on this one.
It is a camera case and functions as such! Reason for 3 stars: Not sure what would make it special (5 stars), not sure what would make it junk (1 star). Does what it is suppose to but nothing special about it.
This switch box works fine for switching between monitors. Though, it does not handle changes in resolution all that well. There was a lot of initial frustration before I figured out a configuration that worked.
The speakers provide great sound for the cost, and are pretty easy to install. However their intended use mounting on a horizontal flat surface they are not designed to be mounted vertically. I did mount them vertically and will post some pictures on how i did that. Definitely would recommend them to another.
The price for 125ft was $[...] and shipped for free! Here this morning!$[...] what the hell is this crap?Thanks for nothing.Other info about the product;flux tube is plastic.. not sure it does anything good but when you spread the bundles and cut the "flux tube" it makes the wire easily fit in terminals!Despite the glossy finish, it is extremely flexible!
Thank you warehouse123 for the incredibly fast and low cost shipping! I'm more than happy to be the owner of a brand new Sony DSC-T50. As a long time user of Sony cameras, owning the T1 before, I would love to have a compact camera with the latest features, including image stabilization as a priority. So I bought the T50 and it is a classy compact camera with great design. I have had this camera around 2 weeks now. I am really pleased with the features and picture quality provided. Battery seems to last forever. 3 inch screen gives excellent display even in bright conditions. Camera shake system works really well...not had any blurred pictures as yet. Like so many other point-and-shoot compact DC, images are subject to digital noise. However, with its optical image stabilization, 3-inch touch screen LCD, sleek design and overall performance, the DSC-T50 is highly recommended.
simple, works great, looks cool. I highly recommend this product. You can't go wrong with this one and it is portable with a small footprint.
The filter provides the protection I intended for the lense. I remove it when I am shooting in "safe" situations and remount it when shooting in difficult, crowded or situations where protection is imperative
After using a Faberware percolator for over 25 years I recently switched to a Presto. The Faberware was great for many years but in most recent years I have had to replace it after only 12 - 18 months. The coffeemaker is not what it used to be. With every new one it seemed lighter and more cheaply made. This Presto makes great, hot coffee and it seems to be a more solid product. I am not sure how long it will last but, it is a lot less money then the Faberware so, if I have to replace it a year out I will still be ahead.
Sound is very clear and I like it even on a plane. I agree bass is not so strong but don't think too weak if you can wear it correctly, althogh it is not so simple to wear. My biggest complain is for too long cord. It doesn't fit for walking or do something. I will use it only in travel.
I bought these diffusers as well as a similar white diffuser to use with an ALZO Digital zoom/tilt/swivel Porta-Flash rather than the Canon 580EX flash that they are made to fit. They are a very tight fit on my flash but they do fit and I like the tight fit because I don't have to worry about them coming loose under use. If you don't understand why you would need diffusers in these colors the truth is that you almost certainly don't need them if you have any kind of modern electronic digital camera because these cameras are intended to adjust for existing light that is either too "cool" or too "warm" - most digital cameras do this automatically. However,these diffusers still might be used for insurance purposes by photographers who need to have certain photographs turn out with the correct color balance. I haven't tried it yet but I intend to use them for special effects photography. They didn't cost much so I felt that it was worth a try.
The directions have a lot to be desired, hard to see photo copy picture on one piece of paper. But once you get figured out what is front and what is the back, it is easy to put together and the picture you get with it is AMAZING!!! Strongly suggest a rotator with it, it have a few small window of reception but the picture you get from it is great and the the distance it was picking up was unbelievable. We were getting stations crystal clear that are well over 70 miles away.
I bought this via Amazon while in China. I'm not sure if the voltage difference is causing the problem or it's a faulty product. I am using a converter to plug it in, but only the light comes on--no heat. It's been 3 months for me without a curling iron in China; looks like it will be 3 more!
A good cheap alternative to some other more pricy kick stands. My only complaint is that it is a little low to the ground near the charging port which can bundle the cord a little on the ipad 2.
I recently purchased this camera case. I am very pleased with the quality of this item. For the price this a steal. Buy it!
These connectors are excellent, and the price is very cheap. buy them and your sound quality will be better!!!!
It was a great price and arrived promptly. I have nothing bad to say about the service and the product.
Love the product. It did not matter to me but just thought you should know that the album is described as being white but was maroon instead.
Cycle them a few times and then they seem to last for ever in my Canon SX10-IS....... Take plastic strip out from top of batteries to let it work. I found out you can not leave the Batteries in the charger for storage unless you use that plastic strip to keep the Batteries from cantacting the charger. It draws them down after awhile....
This is not going to offer you the features many of the newer, higher priced models, but it was perfect for my needs. The device itself is solid, sturdy construction and the dials are well made and do not have that cheap/loose feel to them. The built-in weather radio is a nice addition, though it does not work everywhere. The front-fire speaker works well and audio comes out clear and audible.My only complaint is that I have this mounted on my dash and the black color attracts the sun causing the unit to get quite hot during the summer months. I solved this using a small piece of cheap sunshade and the unit continues to work great and does not burn me if my hand strays.
The old cars don't have a lot of places to mount stereos so this was a really handy item and worked great to get the job done. It's built heavy duty and should last a long time. Thanks for a great product, now I can cruise to my music!
This is a good starter bag for an on the go photographer. I used it to keep my camera safe and easily accessable. It was great on the ski slopes and I plan on taking it ever where I go. The price and size were the perfect fit for my wallet and hip.
I just bought this stereo from Circuit City for $189. It took me like five minutes to set it up. I plugged my PS2 into the A/V input and popped in DDRMAXX (Dance Dance Revolution Maxx) and put it on the Dance EQ. Even though I have carpet ( which is not recommended for best performance for the sub) it sounded awesome! The room literally shook. Great for when you watch a movie or play your PS2 ( or any other console system, even... ( sigh) XBOX...). 5 Star.
PROS:Great product for the price. I am an audiophile and a radio broadcast engineer.It produces a quality sound.CONS:no off/on switch
This server is simple to setup and get running. I works well with both my Linux and Windows systems, and can be setup by either. The best part about this print server is that it allows me to place my printer where it is convient for me, instead of right next to the computer (Which is inconvient). (LPT cables have a limit on the cable length.) I can print files from either my laptop or desk top system regardless of operating system. I would recommend this server to anyone who needs cross platform printing capability. I wonder what I ever did without it. Keep up the good work Netgear !!.
I'm not a graphics professional, but this tablet definitely does the job for me. I actually use it with Logic (music software) and I find it much more comfortable over long periods of time than a mouse or the trackpad. It takes a second of getting used to, if you've never used a tablet, but once it clicks, you'll love it.Mine has worked flawlessly for the past year or so that I've owned it.
What a garbage product! The air intake openings are at the very bottom of the unit below the water level. Any (even the very minor) leaks from the bowl with water that evaporates go right on the surface where the humidifier stands. Any movements of the humidifier while it holds the water will cause massive spills. In our case it actually leaked while standing still and we did not notice that until after a few days when the carpet became soaking wet some 3 yards away from where the humidifier was standing. As a result we had to call water damage guys which resulted in some 1.5K expenses in fixing the water damage plus full evacuation of the kid's room.
Very simple to install. I highly suggest putting it out of your normal area of grip on the wheel. For example, I usually drive with my left hand and installed it where my right hand would go on the wheel. This way it's still easy to use but out of the way for normal turning and what not. The only issues I have had with it is slight expanding in the plastic that wraps on the steering wheel (but it goes back to being tighter fit when I travel back to colder area's so no real problem, just have it move a little more freely when it does this). I would imagine most people don't travel frequently between places that are in single digit temperatures and then down to area's where it's in the 70's so this probably won't happen to a bunch of people :) Also sometimes the button to go to the next track has to be pressed two or three times. The button failure probably happens about every 50-60 songs I skip thru and it's not that big of a deal. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this product.
I have owned this bag for several months now and I cant complain about the durability and strengh of the bag. It holds my laptop, makeup, keys, lunch, pens,camera, phones, office docs and just about anything else I can throw inside. The only draw back why Igave it 4 stars, is that when too much is inside the bag the straps dig into your shoulder and make it uncomfortable. In my opinion, the straps should have had a wider, padded base to rest on the shoulders taking to account the weight of the laptop and the additionals you may throw in not wanting to carry more than one bag at a time. However, I still get complimented on it all the time from my coworkers who wants to know where they can purchase one. I noticed the price has dropped since I last purchased mine..What a bomber!
i reapplied this to my xbox and my geforce6200 both are working great and my video card doesnt get to 130 anymore!!!!!!!!!
This ink cartridge was just as the seller discribed and is just what i was looking for is new and works well with my printer
If you are able spend another 250 USD and get following items:Sony BC-VC10 Dual Battery Charger for NPFC10 Only(Original charger charging thorough camera and you could not charge your camera everytime on safe please)Sony NP-FC10 Info-Lithium Battery for DSCP3/5 (You should add another hour to your shooting experience.)Sony LCMPX Semi Soft Carrying Case for DSCP3/5 (Save your camera and bring to everywhere)SanDisk SDMS-128-822 128MB Memory Stick Memory Card (Most important one, 16MB is nothing)Dazzle Multimedia DM-8100 Memory Stick Reader (Make your life easier)Memory Stick Carrying Case(Safety)
Well, I wouldn't really call this "Case" a "Humidor". However, I am very happy I purchased it. I keep my few choice premium cigars in it with a Humid-Pac so I know they are protected and it seems to keep them just moist enough. This case is definately rugged enough for any traveling you might do. I know my stogies will arive with me fresh and bend-free. Shipping from seller was very fast as well..Pleased with my experience & will purchase again from them..
WORKS GREAT. FINDS SATELLITES FAST. EVEN TELLS ME KEEP RIGHT OR LEFT ON HIGHWAY EXIT RAMPSSOMETIMES IT PRONOUNCES STREET NAMES FUNNY BUT YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS.SO USER FRIENDLY MY WIFE CAN USE IT.
Good product for the price. Rich, full sound in a relatively compact size. The four hour battery life is handy when you're not exactly near an outlet. One flaw is that the remote did not come with a battery and none of the paperwork, either shipped or online, has any reference to what battery to buy (one of those flat, round deals). Customer service at Altec is none existent, so I plan to buy four or five that look like they might fit and see what happens.
I saw mentions of the zipper being shoddy work. This was not the case for my case. I also saw a complaint about having to wind the earbuds tight for them to fit. I find that if i wrap the cord around four fingers then it fits in just about perfectly. This case is smaller than i expected but i consider this a plus as it makes it more portable. It was a good buy but not something I would say you absolutely need to have.
I was thrilled to find this product was available as HP stopped carrying the replacement bulb on a very pricey projector!!! The bulb price was competitive and shipping was quick.
This headset is a superior product to use while on the phoning. It keeps your hands free. Works great when using computer products customer service. Hands are free to do what a technocian may request without putting the phone dowm.
Let's start off with the good.GOOD----1) Easy to use. The learning curve for the menus and actual operation is pretty shallow. 15-20 minutes tops.2) Solid AV quality.3) Compact and sturdy construction.4) Joystick-based menu controller. None of the fears of LCD breaking that's associated with touch screens.5) Easy to download any video files to your PC, with or without the software6) Included Dock7) Still camera flash8) MOD video files are simply renamed MPGs, which makes editing easy as pie.9) Lots of space to record10) Built-in USB11) No recorded noise (that I could detect) coming from either the HDD or the zoom.12) 16:9 widescreen recording. Great feature to have access to even if its not hi-def.An now for the bad...BAD---1) Included battery only lasts 1hr 15min. You'll definitely need to shell out $150-$200 more for a longer lasting battery and a separate charger.2) Flash for stills, but no persistent light for video.3) Low light shooting enhancements come at a price, mainly aperture speed.4) No viewfinder.5) MOD files have a small bug that improperly sets the 16:9 flag. The widescreen tag can be easily fixed by a free 3rd party tool though.6) Placement of the power knob makes turning the unit on or off awkward. The problem stems from an inset push button lock in the knob. Simultaneously pushing the lock and turning the knob is usually best done with your free hand. It's just easier that way.7) Somewhat flimsy feeling to the AC adapter.8) Digital zoom is pretty much a waste of time. Compared to the optical, why bother? Way too grainy and over-processed. Then again, what would you expect from digital zoom?9) Image stabilization for handheld shooting could be better. The jumping becomes more noticeable as you zoom in. A good tripod or monopod is a must.10) 10x optical zoom is nice, but some people might wish for more - without investing in a telephoto lense.11) It's small. REALLY small. Almost toy-like in size actually. Imagine stacking 3 or 4 iPods. =) Some newbies might be scared of breaking it, even if it is quite sturdy feeling.12) Only 1 CCD.With as many drawbacks as I mentioned, you'd think I'd rate the camera lower. Nah. It's a good product. The drawbacks are relatively small and easily forgiven in the grand scheme.As far as price is concerned, for what you do get, the GZMG255 is actually worth the full list price of $700. So, at the sub-$550 price that many resellers are charging, the GZMG255 is a steal.Not a pro camera, but definitely not a budget camera either. Spec-wise, it performs nicely in the mid-range. If this is your first camcorder then you could do far worse than the GZMG255.One particular online review (cnet) was harsh on this camera (6.4/10). I firmly disagree. The GZMG255 is not meant to be a pro-level camera and shouldn't be judged by those standards. Based on a simple price to feature ratio, I'd give it a solid 4/5 (8/10 on their scale.) I might even give it a 4.5/5 or 8.5/10 based solely on practical use.The GZMG255 offers a high degree of bang for the buck, more so at the recently discounted prices. Not an average cam.
After reading all of the reviews, I figured that this Samsung LCD would be a great TV. Most Samsung LCD's I've seen have been great. This TV is a below average product from Samsung. Picture quality is average, off-axis viewing is poor (common LCD problem) and sound is average. I paid a little more money for the TV to get a solid Samsung TV, this wasn't worth $400. YMMV (your mileage may vary)
The drive comes preformated with FAT32. Thus for most people, you should reformat it to NTFS before putting any data on the drive for better performance. Reformatting takes about 2 hours.Performance is about the same as other external USB 2.0 drives which means much slower than your internal hard drives. For example, my 3 year old internal ATA Seagate can do sequential read and write at 52.6 and 52.7 MB/s, while the Buffalo can do only 17.5 and 17.6 MB/s. Thus, external USB drives, including this one, should be used primarily for backups or storage; and not for intensive data swapping such as with games or video editing.The auto power off is a very nice feature. When your computer is off or in hibernate, the drive powers down automatically. There is also a manual off button too. The drive is virtually silent even at random seeks.I did not install or test any of the programs on the CD. A minor complaint is that the supplied USB cable is only 3 feet long - not quite long enough for my situation. Overall quite satisfied.
easy to use, simple appearance design, good quality. I especially like the all-on/off switch control. I will definitely buy this again if I need another surge protector.
The L200p is a great LCD. At 20.1" viewable, it's a massive screen. I use it at work running 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz. The colors from this monitor are amazing. There is very little ghosting, and the sharpness is outstanding. It's a little heavier than I would like at almost 20 pounds, but the space savings are well worth it. It has about a 9" square foot that can be rotated almost 90 degrees each way. It can also be tilted back about 30 degrees. If you want the best LCD monitor available, this is probably the one.
I've had this unit for two years and it has become an essential part of my driving. I also purchased the traffic module and it has changed my life for the better. The unit is very easy to use and surprisingly good, at least in my area, of getting me where I want to go as quickly and painlessly as possible. The "detour" feature is particularly handy as even in the worst traffic, there's usually a better alternate route.A couple of issues: First, it's not bright enough; it's useless in the convertible with the top down. Second, it's not loud enough; even with the top up it's very hard to hear the voice prompts over road noise and you can forget it if you are listening to music. Finally, the routing algorithm used for surface streets is bonehead stupid. The thing seems to assume that you will hit all traffic lights as green and that there is no such thing as stop signs. Beware of routes through town, you'll get there alright but the time required to get there can be off by a factor of two or more.The biggest issue appears to be the latest firmware release. The unit worked flawlessly for the whole time I had it. Then, a few months ago, I noticed a firmware update was available and I downloaded that along with a map upgrade. This new firmware is a disaster. The unit hangs, it crashes, it loses track of satellites. It does really stupid routing things like routing me through Los Angeles to get from San Jose to Santa Cruz (700 miles instead of 30). If you get one of these, I'd advise against upgrading the firmware.
Was a lenghty decision between the iMac and Sony desktop! Though, I'm incredibly happy I decided on the Sony. Amazon was the best price and free shipping. It arrived only a few days after I ordered. Very, very and very satisfied with the product and Amazon.
This product is what i was looking for. Everthing just fine. Are you serious twenty words??? Okay this product works great and is exactly what i wanted.
I bought this DVD player in Dec'05 for $ 19.99 (after $ 20 Mail in rebate) and as of now I don't have any problem with its performance. I am regularly playing DVD's, MP3 songs on this DVD player. If possible I would have given this product 10 out of 5 stars.
Best case ever. So sorry it's been discontinued. Have had mine seven years & it is still going strong, but getting a little dirty. Would definitely buy another one if possible.
My review is based on just one day of listening but I've no doubt it only gets better from here. I use my HD-650's with my iPod. Before you jump off the edge about this, let me qualify by saying that to run these phones with iPod you MUST invest in a good quality headphone amp, which I did. Don't let anyone tell you that mp3 sound is 'questionable'. Certainly not from this perspective. With the HD-650's I hear things I never heard before on songs I've listened to for years. I've transferred my CD's to iTunes and with the HD-650's I hear them as never before. I know $500 seems criminal to charge for headphones, but you can get them cheaper if you shop around and it's worth the time and energy. I've tried all types of headphones, on-hear phones, in-ear phones, ear buds, etc. and I keep coming back to Sennheiser. I'll never leave them again!
I purchased this clock after reading the various positive and negative reviews. Frankly I can't find any of the negative features described by other reviews. I like this clock.I have the blue light turned down as low as it will go, and have no trouble reading the analog clock in the middle of the night, the light is quite dim and does not light up the room. The digital clock display is useful for setting up the clock, the radio stations, etc. Has no function in the middle of the night, and is not readable with the backlight turned low. If you want a digital readout clock then that's what you should buy. If you must read this one at night then just reach over and push the brightness button on the front, you can certainly read it then, but it will light up the room. :)Some of the buttons have more than one function, works perfectly fine.This is a well made clock, attractive and functional.Enjoy
It is a good compromise between a Flash player (bought then returned iRiver 395 - great but pricey and no USB 2.0 support) and a jukebox player. 1.5G is more than enough for my needs and the transfer is ultra fast. Works withour problems with my Windows XP Professional and Windows 2003 Server. It shows up as an removable HD and that's perfect for me: no music software needed.While the rounded shape is very practical, I wished it had a scroll wheel or the joystick found on the other iRiver players at the center. The jog dials are better than the ones found on the Nomad players (thicker and not flimsy) but require some learning curve.The battery life is great, the radio is terrific and the large LCD is a big plus. Oh and the sound with SRS turned on is amazing.Overall, a great device for the features and price, highly recommended!
I am pleased with the product and the vendor, both did what I wanted, when I wanted them to. What more can I ask?
Nice bag, maybe a little oversized for the description. I got small ones and they hold some large lenses (sigma 10-20, sigma 24 1.8). They still work fine for my smaller primes. I'll purchase them again if I need more.
I had one CyberHome CH-DVD 300S Progressive-Scan DVD Player that I bought around 5 years ago and it was great, the dvd player I ever had. It could play everything including Divx format. I gave it to my Mom in Brazil and decided to buy another one, the same model, but they are coming different now. They look the same, they have the same name 300S but they are not playing Divx format. This is usually the format you have for dvds created in your PC. So, all taht big advantage it had before is gone. The only good thing remaining is that it still is a multi-region dvd player.
First lens case worked for what I had planned - I bought a second for second camera. Small enough, good protection when packing, and has multiple uses.
the white leds are better than green leds in my preference.The only issue i had was the power button being in the back,i am not sure if i am just suppose to leave the darn thingon and never turn it off.
I was able to get the FTP and WEB server up and running in 1 hour. The unit has a very quiet operation, and the enclosere is ventilated well. Remember to set FTP and HTTP port forwarding in router to NAS drive, and change the WEB port to 80, and the Administration port to 8080. If you have difficulty connecting with IE to FTP, got to Tools-Internet Options-Advanced-and in the Browsing section uncheck, use Passive FTP. The bad reviews almost kept me away from this product.
The Sony ICF-CDK70 is a great radio. Good sound, user friendly, easy to mount. My wife loves it. I gave it to her for her birthday.
I have had this drive for over a year and I have recently experienced some of the problems that others mention here. I am not sure but my problems appeared to be overheating. If you place anything on the drive or put it someplace it can not breath it will overheat and eventually start making noise. Sometimes it will not show directories or files when it is hot. So far if you disconnect it and let it cool down it appears to get its senses back. It also has a problem with USB it will work on some ports and not on others especially with a Dell 8400. I would not recommend that you buy it but it does work to some degree if you are careful. This is a standard IDE drive so it might be possible to pull it from the housing and install in a computer. The heating problem is because it is a 7200 spin drive with no way to vent properly. In a computer case it would be fine. One could just pop a 5400 spin drive in its place to not waste the housing. It would be better than ditching the drive. I bought a SimpleShare to replace it recently and do not intend to use this drive unless it is fully backed up.
Before purchasing this Slik tripod, I was originally looking at another brand. The other brand cost twice as much and had no feature advantages, which made buying the Slik more sensible. In using it extensively for a five-day workshop, a two day hike and number of local outdoor shots, I've found it to be a great lightweight travel tripod. While I would not recommend it for consistent use with a Digital SLR with a heavy lense like a 200 or 300 mm, it is ideal for other lense and camera combinations. It is very quick and easy to set up, has great flexibility, and can accommodate range of locking positions.
My camera was DOA upon arrival. It never worked from the minute that I opened the factory sealed box.Toshiba offered to fix it if I mailed it to their service center and waited 4-6 weeks for them to repair it. Yeah, right.My other option was to buy an identical camera from them and if I mail in this piece of junk they will give me a &quot;discount&quot; on my next purchase. I shouldn't have to PAY MONEY to get a camera replaced that never worked and is supposedly under warranty.The bottom line is that the product is a piece of junk that never worked. The fact that the repair department has a 4-6 week backlog proves that these cameras are junk.I will never buy any Toshiba product again in my life. I am very dissapointed with this camera and the way Toshiba treats their customers after the sale is downright insulting.
I've used this product for more than a year. I use it at least several times a week up to hours at a time. It's great.Response to mousing movement, recognition by a couple of laptops after plugging it in, feeling of clicking, and the mouse wheel work well.On white homogeneous surfaces, the laser tracking light does not function well. It works well on the surface of a brown desk, a polyester dark sofa cover, or other surfaces.
I bought this to use to record my rock & blues band at gigs and practice. It was easy, recorded well without any distortion, but when played back through a stereo, revealed little bass. After EQ, it sounds pretty good, but is a low output unit. I ended up with the DS-40, better for what I use it for.As a music player, this was very cool with an Equalizer and plenty of memory. Great for a voice recorder or mp3 player, gets a B- for recording bands live.
THIS ADAPTER IS NOT ONLY DEFECTIVE, IT'S DANGEROUS. We've been through three in less than two years. I love my G4 PowerBook, but this adapter is so fragile that it literally should not be used unless you leave your laptop on a desk and put absolutely no strain whatsoever on the plug. This, of course, entirely defeats the purpose of owning a notebook computer in the first place. Buy an aftermarket adapter if you need to replace the one that came from Apple; you do NOT want this thing to start sparking while it charges your laptop overnight.
First, the shipping was very fast. The product itself does not look all that beautiful but small enough to be in the room. It really picks up a lot of channels even though I do not have direct view of the signal. I live in an apartment not facing the signal. I do have to turn the antenna around to get most of the channels. I use for only HDTV signals. Analog signals do not get picked up all that well at all. I live about 8 to 15 miles from the source. The only real problem was that this plastic thing that holds the coaxial cable broke right away. No big deal, but still I don't like things breaking the moment I get the product. Not returning it because it does not interfere with the function of the product. Overall, I'm satisfied.
I love this player! Mostly because it is so easy to use. It has a USB port for downloading and whatnot, but you don't need a computer to put songs into the player. You will need one if you want to reformat the songs (put them in order or files), but with this player you can record with the line in feature straight from a CD player or the built in tuner. The only way you get four hours of music on this player is if you really decrease the quality of recording, that's the best I can say it. So it really holds around two hours if you want great, ungrainy sound and all. But it's light and pretty tiny so it fits easily into a pocket or crowded purse.It's great!
Ordered this system for use with home theater/TV.This $25 system performs as well as/better thanspeakers costing $100 +. Delivers crisp, cleartreble with excellent bass from the subwoofer.Easy to hook up to your TV with a "y-adapter"available for under $3 at your local electronics store.All this plus a 2-year warranty from Labtec. How canyou go wrong? Highly recommended!!!
Setup was total of 10 min., Works great right out of the box with no problems. This printer is very quite and quality is excellent. I am a professional designer with lots of ink jet experience (desk to large format). For a consumer printer its great. You can complain about high ink costs, but, realize that over the long run the printer will work great everytime because HP includes a new print head on every cart that you buy. I have a HP 550c from 9 yrs ago (still working) and an epson 660c that just died.Just look at the customer reivews, compare.This printer is worth it.Markomark
the aforementioned criticismis true. I could not get through ONE movie on a plane let slone two. It works excellently as a home player, though and when plugged in can go to a friend's house and hook up easily. very easy to use.
I bought one of these years ago for a Koolatron electric cooler. It has worked fine as a stable power supply for devices that need more current than an ordinary wall-wart baby power supply provides. This is a nice sturdy unit that has some heft due to the large transformer. The dual socket and terminal outputs are flexible for making up adapters connecting to various connectors.
I bought these headphones based on suggestions and reviews I'd read on the internet. I wanted something with decent sound and comfort that wouldn't break the bank; I will be traveling abroad for a semester, and needed something with which to enjoy my music without the comfort of my micro stereo. I wasn't sure what to expect as I'm not much of an audiophile, but I was very pleased with the PortaPros. They are very comfortable, provide ample bass and overall sound quality, and fold up to make them quite portable to boot (go figure). The included case and 1/4" audio adapter were nice bonuses. I am using them with an iPod and my laptop, both sound even better than my stereo with the PortaPros. Only thing I dislike is that the hook to keep them latched together in "travel mode" doesn't hold all that well.If you buy them, consider getting some of the foam ear pad replacements to go with (Koss PORTABLE Replacement Cushions). The headphones will last, but the pads might eventually tear (they did on my old Sony headphones).
Experience shows that when Sony introduces a first new product in its class, they make a killer product to strenghten their image. This camcorder is one of them (the others are their first SACD, first DVD player, first walkman, first digital walkman, first trinitron TV, etc...) This camcorder provides broadcast quality-- sharpness, color saturation are first rate. I also tried other 1 CCD camcorders and none of them come close to the performance and construction quality of TRV900. The only drawback I can think of is the TRV900 has a bit of bluish tone in the color which can't be adjusted and the brightness is one stop too bright (which can be adjusted)
Works great, no problems, and the price was MUCH better than what I found in retail stores.
Do not buy this lens as your primary lens if you own a Nikon DSLR (D50, D70, D80). The focal length (50mm) makes it a telephoto lens (75mm) on a digital camera. Imagine trying to take photographs of your family indoors using a telephoto lens. You will only be able to capture the head and part of the torso of one person. Instead, buy the 28mm f/2.8 or the 35mm f/2.0 focal length lenses (stay away from the Sigma 30mm).With that said, this lens is awesome for low light indoors and outdoor night work. I bought this lens for "available light" photography, meaning indoors or from street lamps outdoors at night. I am very pleased with the results. It is quite a bit sharper than the 18 - 55 or 55 - 200 Nikon zooms that I own. To me, sharpness is worth doing without a zoom. This would be on my camera 24x7 if the focal length was 28mm, not 50mm. So, if you need a lens for available-light use in portrait or some telephoto work (not as a prime on a digital camera), this lens is perfection.Please note that my three star rating is based solely on the quality of the lens, not on my review of the application above. The resulting sharpness of the photos is very good, but not nearly on a par with my Yashica-brand Zeiss lenses (which had a similar price point in 1980, adjusted for inflation), and the build is plastic made in China. Therefore, the quality of what you get compared with the price you paid is about a three or a four (very good), not a five (the best).Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens for Nikon 35mm and Digital SLR CamerasSigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
While it might be tempting to go for a cheaper device, I would advice to read its reviews (if available). This guy never failed on me. It not only looks cool, it gets the job done. I've used it with Win98 and now WinXP(pro). It also seems to be very fast compared to what friends and colleagues have told me how long it takes them to download images. The only alternative I would consider is the USB 2.0 version of the device from the same manufacturer.
I've read nothing but good reviews on this printer. When it first came out my brother purchased it and printed what looked like extremely high quality post cards from his digital photos. My brother is a photographer and an artist. He was blown away by how well it printed and how well it printed the colors true to life. He's a PhotoShop expert as well and very picky on colors and hues an all of that. My daughter is a budding photographer and artist as well. This R800 has been on her wish list since she saw her uncle's prints. So after seeing the great price on Amazon and with a rebate, free shipping, we bought it for her for an early Christmas present. She set it up and installed it herself and was cranking out prints of her digital photo's for her art and photo classes in 10 minutes.She understands the color palette thing in PhotoShop and how it relates to the printer, I do not. I'm extremely computer and tech savvy.... just not into PhotoShop that deeply and know nothing about colors and photography. This is supposedly the secret to getting perfect prints from the R800 - the palettes. I read some reviews about the prints being too dark, here and on magazine reviews. From what I can tell that's when the PhotoShop palette option is not used, and it doesn't have to be used. But the best results are with the PhotoShop palettes.Both my daughter and brother say this is not the printer for me. I'm the one with the point and shoot camera and white is white, all those other whites still look like white to me. But for those with 1/2 an idea of what's going on with palettes and color and PhotoShop, this is the printer to get. Fast, spectacular prints. My brother has used the Epson model that's a step down from this, which he said has spectacular prints as well (even though the specs aren't as good), but seemingly more user friendly to those of us not living with PhotoShop palettes.I'll give it 5 starts, it is what it is, a high end pro-somer printer. When used by those who know, it's unbeatable for the price. If you want to print family prints from your bundled photo software, buy the less expensive models.
Overall the construction of the speakers appears to be fairly good. As others have stated, there is no mounting hardware even though on the box they come packaged in it clearly states "Spring Loaded Mounting Brackets Included". I contacted the manufacturer and they apologized for the manufacturing mistake and were unable to produce any sort of bracket that might even work with these speakers. So it looks like it is time to get creative. I would have hoped that the manufacturer had a better answer than "We do not have anything of the sort for your item. Sorry for the misleading information on the box."You win some, you lose some.
This is the second Sanus mount I've purchased. They are very durable and easy to install. most important is to select the correct size item for your television. Get more than you need rather than close or less! Tilt is an important feature and this one is easy to adjust.
I am so glad that I purchased these headphones! I was looking for a pair to wear while doing cardio exercise (eliptical, jogging, roller-blading, etc...) that would stay on my head and let me listen to my music loud enough to block all background noise out & I definitely found them!Not only did they accomplish what I need them too, but as a bonus, they have a sweat guard AND they fold up very conveniently!!I am seriously considering getting a spare pair in case I misplace these from using them so much...
My pickup is setup for 4" fronts. I added these inline. They cleaned the sound up a ton (since the 4" speakers have no business playing low bass). If you're going to use something like 6x9's or don't have a sub - they might not be a good idea. . . but for my setup they were great.I even looked at building my own filter - its super simple - but the parts are hard to find and end up costing the same amount. Great product at a fair price.
would recomend this product to anyone who needs a modem router does a great job so far have never lost signal and it is a strong signal anywhere in the house the house is around 2000 square feet.
They really do isolate the sound, which is cool. The white buds do get dirty easily so make sure ur ears are clean!
Crucial has a very good cost/benefit relation. You get a great CF card and pay a low price.
I really like this hook and loop cable.OK, call me a dork, but just out of curiosity I measured the length. 27' not 25'.Should I send 2' back?Thank you Cables To Go.
I love the keyboard size and the fact that it has a numeric keyboard already built in. The mouse is a bit "sticky" so I use a USB mouse. The screen is bright and clear, very easy to read and not hard on the eyes after long sessions. It is too heavy to tote around everywhere but that is not what I do with mine. I don't like the fingerprint magnet black finish although it does look nice when it's polished up. The only real problem I have with it is its constant freezes. I increased the memory from 1gig to 2gigs and it has helped it to run faster but has not done anything for the freeze issues. Would I recommend it? Yes, but with reservations about the cause of the freezing (not yet established) and would recommend buying extra memory before even opening the box. We have two of these machines in our family. Both perform similarly and both have those random freezes that just appear out of nowhere. UPDATE*** freezes appear to be related to video card driver requiring updates & compatibility issues with Vista. Problem reduced to occasional freezes compared to 2 or 3 per day before finding updated drivers. EDIT 2012... THE VIDEO CARD INSIDE OF IT MELTED DOWN IN 2011, TURNING IT INTO AN EXPENSIVE PAPERWEIGHT! HP DID OFFER A RECALL ON THE PRODUCT, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE FOR ME AS IT ENDED A FEW MONTHS BEFORE MINE MELTED DOWN. THEN, MY DAUGHTER'S IDENTICAL LAPTOP DID THE SAME THING!!
This is a great product, but the assembly instructions are not very clear. Still, once you get it together, it's easy to customize the 4 sides to whatever configuration you'd want.
I recently ordered this cable from Amazon to connect my Sony Bravia 46" 1080P 120hz V-Series to my Time Warner Cable and my LG Blu-Ray player. Originally, I had been using the cheapest cables I could find. I figured a digital signal is a digital signal regardless of how much I pay. I had been having tremendous issues lately with my cable (freezing up, picture getting fuzzy and occasionally cutting out) and my Blu-Ray player (similar issues, but not quite as bad). I thought perhaps my TV had poor HDMI inputs, but I went through and tried all 4 inputs and still no luck. I though maybe Time Warner was just terrible (they still kind of are!) and my Blu-Ray player wasn't high-enough. Even after 2 trips from Time Warner to my apartment, no luck. I then decided to order this Denon HDMI cable, and wow...Build Quality- this was the first thing I noticed when opening the box. The cable is extremely durable (yes, I realize I will not be torturing the cable in any major way, but the sub on my sound system-- very heavy-- was accidentally crushing down on it over night right after installing the cable, and it was completely unharmed). The cable itself jas a flexible metal encasing, and the actual HDMI outputs are both gold-plated and sturdy as well.Picture quality- by far the best selling point of the product. Made my cable/TV/blu-ray work like new (well, the TV and the blu-ray are new, so they work like they should I suppose). The connection is strong, and the picture has yet to cut-out on me (which use to be a very regular occurance).Cost- while they may not be $5 like the first set of cables I owned, they certainly aren't expensive for $18.99 (plus free 2-day shipping if you have Prime!). A better word than "cost" would probably be "value." I'd say these are among the best value cables on the market. They're not as cheap as the AmazonBasic or other low-cost cables, but they deliver the picture of cables many times the cost. For &lt;$20, you can't find a better value.Overall, highly recommended. I only bought one cable on my first order (wanted to test them out to make sure the cables were the cause of my issues), but I will most certainly buying more so I don't have to unplug the cable everytime I want to switch from my TV to my blu-ray.
i have bought 3 of these players and had one go bad on me within the first 30 days. overall, a good value but questionable quality.
This product is just what I needed. I use a 17 inch monitor and the pricacy screen fits like a glove. There are sticky tabs that come with the privacy screen sheet to hold it up against the monitor that might distract you from time to time but what the heck, just ignore them.
I JUS PURCHASED THIS DVD PLAYER YESTERDAY, AND ALL I CAN SAY ISVERY GOOD.. THIS PLAYER HAS A VERY CLEAR PCITURE,NOT LIKE OTHER UNITS THAT SEEM FUZZY AND NOT CLEAR SOMETIMES. IT IS VERY LIGHT COMPARED TO OTHER PLAYERS,THE BATTERY IS LIGHT ALSO AND NOT HEAVY, AND THE SOUND IS GOOD ALSO, THE SCREEN IS 10" NOT 10.2 LIKE THEY SAY, BUT THATS THE SAME ON ALL MODELS, SAMSUNG, MINTEK ETC....YOU ALSO GET A STRAPON SEAT COVER WITH IT, REMOTE AND THE USUAL CABLES.. GOT THIS UNIT FOR $400.00 AT J&R; MUSIC WORLD WITH A PRICE MATCH, WHO ALWAYS ARE VERY GOOD WITH ORDERING, RETURNING ITEMS, AND MATCHING PRICES ON ITEMS..IF YOU DON,T MIND SPENDING THIS MUCH FOR A PORTABLE DVD PLAYER BUY THIS UNIT YOU WON,T REGRET IT.AND AUDIOVOX IS A NAME THATS KNOW FOR CAR VIDEO..THAT A WAY TO GO AUDIOVOX...
I was really excited to get this product. I ordered two. I was equally disappointed that in each box there were not enough cords (only one per box) to install the item. This is so poor!
Tis is my first GPS purchace. I have used this unit now for 3 months and am very happy with my purchace. I highly recommend this unit.
you guys should really consider on getting on getting this ipod ano. It is really great. Im not a huge fan of the 2nd generation ipod nanos so i got this one because of its style and look. Also apple doesn't make this kind of ipod nano anymore so maybe in a few years it will be worth alot of money like the 3rd gen and 1st gen ipods. The sound quality is really great. also the way of findong and picking out your own song is really easy. I suggest on getting this ipod nano. This ipod nano is the 1st generation by the way. deffinetly get the 1st generation ipod it is just great
This is my 2nd camera. I bought a previous one and gave it to my son to take pictures of his baby... GREAT tool... One of the most innovative I've found in the marketplace. For anyone who thinks it's easy to change formats/transfer data/video etc. from machine to machine.. they're wrong and this solution is the BEST quick and dirty I've found. Takes all the pain out of putting videos on the internet! Use it lots for sports, fun, and just throw it in the purse for those `moments' .Congratulations to the design team. A product that is GREAT and appreciated by this customer!
The signal fades away after about 20 minutes, Changing the channel does not help. It needs to be unplugged and plugged in again. This is a waste of money. I replaced it with airport express which works flawlessly. You get what you pay for. If you are having problems connecting to the internet, check out Jack Szwergold's review at the very end. Thanks Jack! This router did not work with my modem at all before following his instructions. Selling routers preset like this is a major screw up on d link's part. I called technical support and described my problem, and she did not even suggest this.I will not purchase any products from them in the future, only from the apple store.
Bought this for mobile data entry. It worked great until about a month ago when it began to have intermittent connection problems. For a while I was able to restore connection by wiggling the cord right at the stress relief grommet on the case, but that no longer works. I took it apart to see about a cable repair, but the stress relief grommet is crimped onto the USB cable, and there is no good (without an ugly and questionable rig job) way to repair it without looking for specialty parts.To be fair, I extend and retract the cord a couple of times a day and the keypad lives in my work bag which does *a lot* of travel. On the other hand, you might think a mini keypad with a retractable cable would be designed to withstand frequent mobile use.There is a nearly identical product available from Targus (also on Amazon); it appears to be manufactured from exactly the same components as this model, with the addition of a couple of extra USB ports and a sturdier (non-retractable) USB cable. I would rather have the retractable cable than the extra USB ports, but I suppose not at the expense of a non-functional device. I will be purchasing the Targus keypad as a replacement for this unit.
I bought this for my Grandmother because telemarketing calls really stress her out but she can't bring herself to be rude. It works beautifully. I'm buying one for myself now.
I gave this to my husband for his birthday. He had wanted an mp3 player, but this one does so much more than just play music! We are both very pleased with this product.
It's junk out of the box with the drivers they ship it with because it drops calls. Every call. No kidding.But keep reading, things improve.The secret to getting this to work properly is to download new drivers. The secret to the new drivers is that the latest drivers for Windows XP are in the Windows Vista driver download package on their support site.So if you have this box and you have Windows XP, download the Windows Vista driver pack instead. The installation process fails a bit as well. It is not fully automated. When Windows XP finds the new hardware you will have to point it to the new XP drivers yourself. Telling it to search for the drivers on it's own will not work.D-Link should fix their software and have it look for and prompt users to download the latest drivers/firmware.The latest driver also eliminates the awful noise that was previously emitted when the number was being dialed. It's now replaced with the rather pleasant, standard skype dialing sound.With the latest driver installed the box performs like a champ. I'd have given it 5 stars if D-link had shipped it with a properly working driver in the first place/or if I had been prompted to install new drivers by the installation package, or if their website was clear about how to get new XP drivers.Ultimately, if you want a skype solution that allows you to use a regular phone system with skype, this is the product for you. (Just download the new driver for it before installing it the first time.)
I have wondows XP on my desktop. Installation was easy as per the instructions in mannuial. I have had this up andd running since last night. My router Netgear MR814v2 is 2 walls away from my desktop and I still get ~85% signal strength and > 90% signal quality. I have 128 bit WEP truned on and it is working great.I think this is the best bargain that you could get for this price range. ...Just a note on compatibility with MR814v2. If you are planning to use this with Netgear's MR814v2. Make sure you have firmware version 5.01 for the MR814v2. Mine came with version 5.00 and I spent 3 frustrating days figuring out the problem. I finally downloaded latest firmware verrsion 5.01 from Nergear's site for MR814v2 and since then connection is as good as it can be!!
Although I purchased a different unit, the GoVideo 8440 Portable DVD Player, it played exactly 6 movies before dying. GoVideo replaced it with a refurbished model, which arrived in non-working condition. I received a THIRD replacement unit (new)from GoVideo, which failed within minutes out of the box. Please note that I have since discovered that GoVideo Inc. is NOT a member of the Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizona and has MULTIPLE complaints against the company. Purchase at your own risk!!
I echo the other reviews. MS Windows XP won't reconized my Sidewinder Pro using the adaptor. Belkin and MS have no support. Save your money and just buy a new USB joy stick.
This deserves the rating it has. My 2 year old daughter, who has never used headphones before, immediately took to them. She didn't seem to have any problem or pain wearing them for a while. And the sound control on the headset is very effective. The sounds, dialogues and music were very clear and I used it for a while too on the flight, when my little one was asleep.
If you're looking for an old-fashioned network hub made of genuine metal, then this could be the hub for you! With a beige angular exterior and retro rainbow striped logo, this chunk of gear looks like it came straight from 1973! It would look great next to your C=64, or just on your desk at work, connecting your mission critical development environment because your department requires a business case just to order something that doesn't have a collision light on it.
To start off, if you are not a gamer you do not really need this mouse, it is overkill for your uses. The MX518 or any other less expensive Logitech mouse will work just fine.If you are a gamer however, this mouse truly is something special. The feature that I believe really sets it apart is the on-the-go adjustable DPI setting. They are 400, 800, 2000 DPI of accuracy, but you can adjust these to whatever number settings you choose. Why this feature is special is for game playing, especially first person shooter games. I am an avid Call of Duty 4 player, and needing to fulfill my headshot challenges I thought this mouse could help me do it (and it did). The on the fly DPI changer buttons are especially helpful for FPS games because you can change the sensitivity of the mouse based on what kind of fighting you are doing. Sniping an enemy that's far away? lower DPI, close quarter combat? crank it up; all at the touch of a button. This feature will make you a better gamer.Before this mouse I was using a trusty old MX500 that i've been using since 2003, this was also a great mouse, but its exterior was starting to show its age even though it still performed as it did when brand new. In fact the shape and buttons of the MX500 have been retained by Logitech, a testament to just how good that original mouse was. This mouse betters the MX500 with its much higher precision laser that can read at up to 2000 DPI as opposed to the MX500's 800 DPI. The little weighing rack that comes in the mouse is also very useful as it lets you adjust the weight of the mouse and therefore how it feels in your hand. The surface of this mouse is also an improvement over the MX500, it is very grippy and aesthetically pleasing. The cord is also very good, it's not rubberized so it slides and bends better than other mouse cords.Overall this is another home run for Logitech, they easily make the best mice, keyboards, and PC speakers out there.
I have two high end audio video systems so I ordered two of these..one for each. They replaced 15 year old Adcom ACE 515 line enhancers. These APC components are far more sophisticated and capable than the Adcom units.They not only protect your expensive gear from power surges and spikes,and do that very well, they have the capability of monitoring the incoming voltage and making adjustments to it so that only 120 vac is output into your components. That is something far beyond the capability of the typical surge suppressor.The AV H15 looks good among high end audio components as well. It's a substantial 23 pounds with a nicely finished faceplate and an adjustable backlit blue lcd readout for setup and monitoring of your power and the functioning of the APC. It comes with a rack mount kit if that is how you have your setup.It's cheap insurance to protect your gear and it looks good doing it's job.
Okay, the film for the camera is difficult to find in typical retails venues, but it is always available on Amazon, 24/7! You simply cannot resist the high quality, small instant pictures created by this little camera. The pictures are wallet sized, and simply adorable! My only criticism is that the camera itself is a bit bulky. Don't permit that little nuance to deter you from this hip, cute little alternative to typical instant photography. You'll be the 'Life of the Party' with this little gadget at your side.
I'm a longtime Infinity fan. i bought my first set in the 70's and those speakers are still going strong. The reason I bought that first pair was because I listened to them side by side with speakers from other name manufacturers in the same price range. The difference amazed me. Crips, TIGHT sound reproduction. Infinity speakers consistently offer crisp, clear, distinctive, and true sound reproduction. The Primus 150s and the Primus 360s I paired them with continue that tradition. The first time played a DV through these, i kept wanting to look outside. Sounds that i'd never noticed before when playing that DVD appeared to be coming from different locations within and outside the room. A startling experience the first time around. You might find speakers as good as Infiity in the same price range, but you won't find any better in the same price range. If you want a quality listening experience without spending megabucks, Infinity is all you need to know.
Got this as a replacement for Pavilion DV6000 laptop. Performed well when it was new, but started losing capacity within 3 months. Totally can't hold a charge anymore after 4 months. The laptop shuts down as soon as the battery charger is plucked out. A total waste of money. Wouldn't recommend anyone to buy this unless you need it for less than 4 months!
After much work looking for a digital camera, my best choice was the FinePix 4900 and what an excellent camera it is. I will never use a film camera again! The pictures and ease of use were just perfect. I am very happy with my choice. If you want a great digital, after looking through the FinePix 4900 your choice will become easy. Now I just have to find the right digital printer :)
NOTE: this product will only work on walls with wood studs. No metal studs.See the sanus website for installation manual and more details.
I loved all the Megapixels and I happened to pick it up new with camera case and 128MB memory card for 180.00. The pictures are great and it includes alot of extra features. I like the way the LCD doesn't turn on at start up because it really saves batterys. I found using Photo Cell Batteries will last way longer. Also I like how after you take the picture it pops up and lets you preview and/or delete if you don't like it without having to press extra bottons. The optical zoom is pretty helpful but the digital zoom ruins the picture. It has many extra features like Macro and many other things. It is so easy to use and they software is phenominal.IT is the easiest and most productive of all the others that I have expirienced. I would defiently recommend this camera
Happy with the total package.You get alot for the money.Would recommend to others.
Purchased 3 of these. have them all over my house. I use them for my 10in, 7inch tablets and my 5.5inch Note2 phone. Love it. best accessory for a tablet/phone!
I needed to replace a bad stick of memory and didn't want to invest a lot of money as it is for an older laptop. I found this memory chip to be packaged well, easy to install, and good price.
This is my second digital camera. My first was a 1.3 MP camera. I finally decided to upgrade because of some pictures a recently reviewed from my friend's 5.0 MP camera. I know not all 5.0 MP cameras are the same. I know you also get what you spend. This camera isn't that expensive so I wasn't expecting it to perform to the same standards as my friend's more expensive 5.0 MP camera. First of all I would like to say I bought this camera based on that it includes a waterproof case. I am a diver so this was the must factor to have when I was shopping for a new camera. Anyways, the camera is fairly descent. I REALLY like that the controls are extremely easy to operate. I played with a few of those expense cameras in the store and those things were a little to complicated to use. The camera is small. No lens cap. Doesn't support high capacity SD cards (BTW I used a 4GB SD card, it doesn't read it and it reformatted to 893MB and lost the original data on the card); this is good information for you tech people. I had hoped the picture quality would be nicer, but it's acceptable. I still need to play with a few more settings then perhaps I will get some better pictures. I like the video capture. Only negative about the video is that there's no sound playback on the camera; you have to use an external source if you want to hear sound. I thought I read a review this camera is a battery hog; I wouldn't be surprised. The batteries are holding up but I really haven't put this camera to a serious test yet. I am still upset over the SD card issue. The zoom function is pretty slow and sounds like it struggles to zoom. Sorry I haven't tested the underwater capabilities yet; I will eventually and update this review. Lastly, this camera does fairly well at night shooting. I was surprised with the amount of light captured. In all it's a fairly good deal for the price. Remember, you get what you pay for. If given the choice to buy this camera or choose another. I would choose this one again. 28 Apr 2008 ***Update*** I am just about fed up with this camera. If something moves, forget about getting a clear picture even in sports mode. Indoor night shots are always over-exposed. The camera is a battery hog, and charging the flash takes so long! Lastly, the time processing between shots is again too long. As stated before I bought this camera for diving. I still haven't had the chance to use it for diving yet. The camera does take good video, but I but the majority cameras can do this. I already have my new third camera. Hopefully it will work better for me then this one. You get what you pay. Memories are priceless, so buy a camera that can deliver. This camera doesn't deliver on land. Maybe it will do a better job underwater.
What a shame. I had such high hopes for this system as it was inexpensive compared to others (you get what you pay for). Ordered from Amazon.com and received promptly, but on the 3rd day both the base and handset unit stopped working!If trying to make calls, it would not connect from either units. When callers called me, I could hear the ring, but not the caller! Yuck. Next time I'll pay more attention to reviews here.
This is a fantastic product. It works very well, is cheap and just great for the holidays.
I ordered two of these on the same day, one of the codes did not even work. Wasted $20 on it.
There may be some added features that come with this propietaty card format from Olympus, but none that are worth the added cost in my book. The cost per megabyte of storage space is almost double of an SD memory card. Plus the XD card is almost impossible to find in some countries, like Guatemala for exmaple. I was unable to buy one before I left for a vacation, but I thought it would not be a problem. I will just buy one once I arrive in Guatemala - WRONG. I had to visit about a dozen retail electronics stores before I found one, which was very overpriced. In the end, I returned the Olympus camera because I am a fan of Canon digital cameras because no other brand takes better photos. I hope this helps!
This is my second pair of Fontopia Earbuds with the winding case. My first pair is 3 years old, and going strong. The price on Amazon was fabulous, and they arrived ahead of schedule.I decided to keep a permanent pair at home, and have a second pair for my briefcase when I'm out and about. The hard plastic case took some getting use to, but now I wouldn't have earphones stored any other way. The winding case is great, and protect the earbuds perfectly. The sound from the Sony Fontopia Earbuds is quite clear, with decent bass, midrange and treble. I listen to music, talk radio, and old-time movies and radio shows on my media player, whenever I have a few minutes available.I do have a suggestion: use an adhesive (hypoallergenic) of some kind, to affix the small foam covers (earpads) that come with the earbuds. They wiggle off very easily, so I used some "white glue," the kind kids use in school. I carefully applied the glue around the perimeter of the foam pad with a toothpick, making sure none of the glue got on the earphone's tiny speaker. The foam earpads make a noticeable improvement in the quality of the sound, improve sound isolation, and keep them from slipping out of my ears when I'm exercising.In summary, storing (and carrying) earphones, and getting the cables all tangled up, was a chronic problem---until I discovered these Fontopia Earbuds from Sony. I recommend you give these earbuds and case a try. I think you'll be highly pleased. Happy shopping!
I've been eyeing this one for a while and I jumped in at the sub-$100 price. I purchased it yesterday (11/14), wired everything together, plugged it in and I was immediately listening to Internet streaming radio over my existing 11b network. Been running the MusicMatch server and streaming my MP3 collection to the unit with no problems. I did upgrade the unit to the latest firmware available at the Linksys site. Most of the reported problems seem to be due to early QA problems and early firmware. Some negative user experiences may be attributable to a poorly documented UI on the unit. Playlists have worked fine for me, as has adding Internet radio stations to the favorites list using the onboard web interface. I say give it a shot! Good luck!
My D3000 was missing this eyecup and the SD card cover was broken. So I got this cup and the replacement door: Nikon Genuine SD Memory Card Door Cover For D40 D40X D60 D3000 D5000. Now I'm good to go. The only complaint I have is the cup shouldn't fall off so easily in the 1st place! Plus the hard plastic of the viewfinder scratched my glasses ($800 bifocals!). But I do love my camera. All's well that ends well....
I received delivery in an unbelievable 21 hours! I had gone out and examined the Cannon 5000F before I placed the order with Amazon.com. I've installed it on Windows XP and am pleased beyond expectations. I primarily wanted it for film and slide copying. It does that and copying and photo scanning up to my expectations and standards. I 've been involved in photography (darkroom included) for years and find this great to bring my old technology up into the 21 century.
i received mine today,i have directv and some stations are soooo loud compared to others and the commercials are really cranked up.the terk vr1 is great--watching tv is a pleasure again.i wired it in between the satellite receiver and my amplifier-very easy.i will just have to figure out later where to wire it for a dvd movie.i have a vizio television and have never liked the sound coming out of it,but the picture and everything else about the tv is good,so now i can be happy with the sound quality through the amplifier.the TERK VR1 is worth the money i paid.
This lens is great and if you want to take some amazing pictures I would suggest it for its great versatility. This lens is the first that we have gotten and it does what we need so far. Great for beginning!!!
TV worked for 4 months then we started getting a buzzing sound when the TV was turned OFF. This meant we have to unplug it after every use. After 9 phone calls to Westinghouse and their idiot contractor, we still have no resolution. They are totally not responsive and have horrible customer service. We will end up paying $100 to have FedEx pack this in a way that it doesn't get broken and then ship it. We will be without a TV for weeks. Terrible, terrible....don't buy one. Put you money into a more reputable brand.
I installed the 512 MB memory upgrade with no problems. The enhanced performance that resulted was more than I hoped. As they pack more features into ever larger programs, you find your memory shrinking and speed decreasing. Try a memory upgrade. It seems like the price keeps dropping.
I am an efficiency/business coach and a Tablet junkie. I love my Fujitsu T4210 and use it as my only computer. For me, having the best pen on the market was a must.The capless Wacom Cross pen is the best available at any price. I prefer it to the Capped version, which is slow to use (have to take off the cap) and which is not as durable (the Cap actually broke apart, both the sleeve from the silver lining, and the clip itself)I agree that the Pen could be improved bya) more weight andb) a textured or soft grip andc) a second button (to allow for more options)My recommendations/tweaks for Tablet users:1) Download the latest drivers from the WACOM website. They provide more options for adjusting the calibration on your screen> I personally like to use my Button+Hovering for the right click option. It's a must faster and close-to-mouse way of using the pen.2) For me, I've found that by swapping the conical tips that came with the Cross Pen for the vanilla lead tips that came with the standard Tablet pens yields a better response.3) ALWAYS carry backup tips in your briefcase...just in case!
this mic is the best thing you can buy for your cb radio, the sliding power doesn't really move around, and you are heard crystal clear
Easy to use leave no streaks. Price is right works great, I'll be buying more.
I bought this for a new HDTV. Picture is great so it is doing the job well! Really like the color coded outlets and the extra space for big ac adapters.
I recently bought a brand new laptop after my nephew broke my old one and I wanted a durable backpack or case that would be able to protect it from him.I did some research online into different cases/backpacks but finally narrowed down my choice to the Wegner notebook backpack and to this day, months after purchasing it, I am still convinced that I couldn't have made a better decision.The superb construction of this backpack is the first thing I noticed when I got it, I can definetly believe this is from the makers of the original Swiss army knife. You can tell by the quality that it's not going to be falling apart any time soon.Other great things are the fact that it has plenty of extra pockets that I actually use, such as for carrying water bottles and my cellphone and books. There's also the extra padding around the area the laptop is held, and an elastic strap that holds it snugly in place. In fact, it has so much padding that I almost feel like I could drop it off a 2 story building and have no damage to my laptop (though i'm not going to try it).Another thing worthy of mention that I don't think any of the other reviewers talked about is just how comfortable it is to wear.There's extra cushioning on the straps and behind the backpack so it feels really great when you put it on your back. Definetly the most comfortable, durable, and all-around well designed backpack i've ever owned. I have absolutely no complaints.
I use the battery on D90. Today's dSLR consume that little energy, that you probably might not need an extra battery. But I don't regret buying one because after a multiple month of use I usually forget that the battery actually needs charging. This is the moment where the spare battery always saves the day.
This Hard Drive has worked like a charm, i work on Mac but also use it on Windows over Bootcamp, and it's just perfect. Had no isues yet with it, the Firewire 800 port is extremely fast, works almost as fast as an internal drive. Recommended 100%
I love the iShuffle. It does the job. Not many features, but makes my 2-hour commute livable.i put all my podcasts up top and list the songs in alpahbetical order (by artist name) so all is organized. It's like flying blind, but who said blind was impossible? Certainly not Helen Keller.
simple, and does the job. sometimes I notice I am hearing the music only from one of the speakers, so I revolve the connector end while inside the jack, and it's fixed.
There isn't much you can say about a Cat5E cable. It does its job and works well. The RJ45 ends are solid and the cable is crimped securely.
This is a nice bag for the price and I paid more at another site. I bought the bag in January, after I added additional lenses to my outfit. I have my Canon EOS Rebel, three large lenses, one medium lens, one extender, filters, and a hood in the main compartment with room for more. The next zippered compartment, has three storage compartment for extra SD cards, and pouches for other equipment. The last is the outside olive green zippered pouch. This is a good place to store your owners manual and micro fiber cleaning clothes. This pouch is also water permeable. It is through this avenue that water found its way into the main compartment and my Canon 100mm EF Macro lens when I fell into deep water while hiking the Virgin River in Utah. It cost me $229 dollars to repair that lens and it actually takes better pictures than before the accident. The claim that this unit is waterproofed was proven wrong by my accidental test. So if your going to explore areas where you might fall into deep water, put all your lenses into baggies.
Some sellers just send different cable than the one in image.They send regular cable. In description there is coaxial cable. Because of that some customers are not happy with signal quality.
I have no problem with the service.I find these review request's a neusance.Please stop!
i would estimate that this would be perfect for an LCD monitor up to about 21". above that, considering that this thing is 100% plastic, the bottom support beam would probably crack if the monitor tilted too far to either side.It gets the job done for me because all i really wanted was something to lift my monitor about 7" without having to use a shoebox or phonebooks. and now i also have some storage space for my extra desk junk.
These are good earphones. I have both the Bose 2 Quiet Comfort and these E2c earphones. And I had the opportunity to test both on a 747. The Bose wins hands down when it comes to noise cancellation. But for portability and light use, the Shure E2c is not a bad option. If you would want heavy noise cancellation, get the bose. For light use, the E2c is good. There is a new Bose 3 out. But, I tend to think the Bose 2 is still better in as much as you can replace the battery any time. while the other one requires recharging. Rechargeable batteries do not last forever. So the question of how long you may be using the expensive Bose 3 would be of concern. In summary, just as advertised. The E2c is good noise isolation but Bose 2 is superior for noise cancellation. Especially on a long 747 flight.
This is a great product for anyone who only has one of the larger cameras, in my case a Sony VX1000.It fits my VX1000, my Canon 814 Super 8mm camera, and my little Sony TRV-19 camera I use for capturing. Along with all of that, I can fit my Bescor 50/100 on-camera light with the battery, backup batteries for all my cameras, my Century Optics .3x Mark 1 fisheye lens, and countless miniDV tapes.I love this bag!The only problem I had with it was that one of the buckles broke off, but I never use it so it wasn't a huge deal.There's also tons of compartments that I don't even use, so I have the opportunity to fit more stuff in this bag.Great buy, much cheaper than other bags offering the same thing.
I am very disappointed in the range of this wireless product. My old router (G) had a much better range and speed.
This battery, new, is giving me 5-6 hours per charge. The 4-cell it replaced gave about 1.5 so I am happy. If you use it bear in mind that it sticks out an inch and a half beyond the edge of the laptop whereas the 4-cell is flush. It is also quite heavy so it detracts from the nice slim and portable nature of the X41.
I've used this camera for about 4 months now and I am 100% satisfied. I did a lot of research and eventually made the right choice, given some similiar cameras on the market. Zoom capability was most important to me, and my expectations have been met and then some. Also, it's nice to have the feel of the my old 35mm - very comfortable to work with.While the learning curve was steeper than a point and shoot, the manual is more than adequate to familiarize you with the features. I take a lot of sports pics and use the multi-frame feature w/action setting - always get clear, sharp pics w/no problem. The digital view-finder has not been an issue for me. It is definietly worth getting a larger memory card from the get-go. I will admit the manual focus is somewhat clubby, but I get great shots w/out it. Besides, if you're a professional I'd guess you're not looking in this category/price range anyhow.I highly recommend this camera to anyone wanting more than a point and shoot - great value, great quality, easy to use - I would defnitely buy another Fujifilm camera. I am extremely pleased!
This case is useful only for carrying the camera - and it is not enclosed to keep out the weather, dust, rain, ice cream drips, etc. It has no practical space to carry spare batteries, spare memory, etc. Look around first.
Good price for well made screen. This is just a white bright surface no fancy lenses, not greyish, so use it in a partly darkened room, but you can view it from sides as well as front, so best for a long narrow room with viewers spread out all along the screen instead of in front of it a long ways away, like in an auditorium. It fits my basement recreation room perfectly makes one wall a huge screen that can be seen from anywhere in the partly darkened room.
Hi, I got this case about 2 weeks ago from [...] when it was on sale for $[...]. This case was part of my list of upgrades that I wanted to add since the beginning.At first my computer was being quite loud and I thought it was the fan on my PSU, but after replacing my old cheap Rosewill case it barely makes a sound.The PSU is mounted on the bottom and at first I wasn't too crazy about that but it now it directs good air around my graphics card(before 50-70c underload After: gpu stays right around 46c)You'll have to have alot of 4pin molex connectors to feed all the fans around the case.The drive cages are very solid and also cool your HDDs too because of the intake fans. They are kind of annoying to have to take off both side panels to take them out but that ensures that they're stable.High quality 3speed fans with small connectors to regulate those speeds. The switches are hard to get to but you only have to leave them on low.There are water cooling ports already in the back of the case which is a nice touch if you ever want to upgrade.
Quality is top notch, im sure this cable is as good as any other digital coax cable, but it was cheaper, a brand name.. and it looks good.
you pretty much get what you pay for with this cx3810. software is great because you can choose to only install the printer's drivers, and not all the bloated propietary software that comes on the disc. easy to set up, easy to use. but it does print SLOW. so if speed if a necessity, dont buy this printer. and the copy function is only 1 copy a time, meaning u have to press the button each time you want to make 1 copy. so its fine if you want 1 copy, but would probably get annoying if you wanted 10 copies of something. print quality is good, scanning is fine. and the size is nearly ginormous. i had an hp 1210 that was like 5 years old and it was smaller than this behemoth.
This cd player is compact, cute and handy. However, especially when listening with headphones at low volumes there is a very annoying background buzz. It goes away at higher volumes. But- for the visually inclined, it looks great on my desk!
Came in quick, looked great, easy packaging, as described. Was wrapped up in a circle and sealed up in a baggie. Had the easy releases and worked well.
I have a 7 year old panasonic lumix camera and these SD flash memories are the highest supported by it. I've used them without any problems. They work perfectly.
This product lives up to its reputation. I guess my ears are just not like everyones. The product has enough flexibility to fit my funny shapes. It took a little time playing with the different fittings but I can exercise, run, etc without much adjusting required. I recommend you give them a try.
This cat5 cable performs exactly as expected. It was ran through 3 walls and an attic and has worked flawlessly. If you need guaranteed high speed performance, then this cable works.
Firstly, I would just like to say that the 5/5 rating should be taken with a grain of salt. The HD570's were my first and, so far, only encounter with Audiophile level products and, as such, this is as much a review of the level of product as it is a review of the headphones. I have little to compare them to in the same level of quality.These headphones blew me away. I bought them to replace a broken set of Sony MDR-V500DJ's. When I first listened to them, I listened to one of my favourite songs which I know like the back of my hand. Amazingly, I was able to hear things with these headphones that I had never heard before, even when using the Sony headphones. These headphones will really let you hear your music in a way that you have never heard it before.To address common complaints that I have read about the headphone:1) Size. It is true, they are very big and very bulky. What I find is the best way to deal with the size of them is to disconnect the cord from the headphones, so that I can pack everything into two items: my backpack/bag for the CD player, CDs, and books, and the headphones. It is really not an issue (unless you are afraid to look silly with these large headphones on).2) Power. Many people have made comments about the power of these headphones, and it seems that most people believe that a portable CD player will not adequately be able to power them. I tested them on my Panasonic Metal Shockwave (with radio), and they worked fine. If you have an older portable player, or are unsure if yours could handle the workload, electronics stores should have no problem with you taking you CD player in to test the headphones with.3) Bass. Many people have commented on a &quot;weak&quot; amount of bass. I find this to be totally untrue. I found that there was plenty of bass with these, even without the bass boost of my amp on. I find that they provide a very balanced sound, from bass to highs.4) Style of music. Many people have mentioned that they feel that these headphones only sound good with classical music. Again, I found this to be untrue. I tested them with some of everything, from extreme metal (Emperor, Carpathian Forest) to prog. rock (Rush, Dream Theater) to jazz/fusion (JATP, Steve Vai). They sound great with every style. I think a better way to put it is that they sound relatively bad on other styles...they sound great, but classical is just a fraction better, and so other styles sound bad in comparison.So if you are upgrading to your first audiophile headphone set like I was, I would recommend these to you. They are comfortable, repairable, don't have nearly as many problems or issues as people seem to think (in my opinion), and sound damn good.
In response to B. McCarthy's review about this Quantary 62mm UV Multi-Coated Filter, well, I have an 18-70mm DX Lens that came with my D70 & the filter I bought for it was 67mm & not 62mm. And my nikon cap fits well with it. Not to mention, it does say "67mm" at the back of my nikon cap. And I don't understand how he was able to fit a 62mm when what he needed was 67mm.
Got it fast and its working perfectly so far. Ill let you know if I have any problems later. I'm glad I could find it here at Amazon.
quality stick, runs plugins for PSP, etc. Nice speed, A little less memory than my sony 4GB, but well worth the money.
Okay, ive had an HP, Kodak, and Canon camera in my past. All were low budget decent quality cameras. Canon and Kodak excelled at colors while the HP one actually came free with a printer and did a decent job, although it was nothing spectacular.This camera on the otherhand, is HORRIBLE. Dont be fooled by all the options that olympus throws in, like the "scene" modes. Most are novelty and some are just horrible. The indoor scene mode makes the shutter speed slow down to a ridiculous degree where you have to sit there and hold the camera motionless for a solid 10 sec after pressing the button just to get a somewhat blurry, oversaturated picture. Also, this camera is NOT compact. It is about 1.5 in thick with the screen folded. Thats actually pretty thick ifyou compare it to other compact cameras on the market now.The flash: I HATE the flash. Never have I seen a flash that so badly washes out all natural color from a picture. Also, if you put it on "filler" mode, it still comes out as bright and ruins the pictures. Without flash the camera is nothing, it cant focus, it cant capture anything.The docking cradle: Why in the world did they add this? Its completely useless. Its som sort of bulky docking cradle that you MUST use in order to load pics onto your pc.Overall, DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA YOU WILL REGRET IT.
I have used this camera now for about 3 weeks and couldn't be happier. I am using both to post photos to the web and also to print some of my favorites. In both cases, this camera really shines. The colors are better than any 35MM camera I have ever used, and I have even tested it by taking the same photos with both cameras.The best feature about it is the built in USB support. This allows you to upload photos to your computer in just a few seconds. A friend of mine has a Nikon Coolpix 800, and I have to laugh as he waits several minutes to upload one photo since it doesn't have the USB support.Overall, I highly recommend this camera. I have yet to see one under $1000 that comes any where near close to this one. Excellent.
Have used one of these for years and finally bought a second.Light, compact, fast, very simple to use and will not overcharge your batteries.Dual voltage capable, so all you need is the proper plug converter to use it anywhere in the world.The auto adapter is also a universal way to re-charge your AA or AAA batteries.
This is my second pair of Koss headphones. I bought the first pair about 2 years ago. I bought this pair so I could have one at my nightstand and one at my desk. They sit nice against the head without "pinching" the ear. They aren't noise canceling as I can hear sounds around me but that doesn't bother me. They are so comfortable that sometimes I forget I'm wearing them and get up from my desk still attached to my laptop! :) If you're like me and have trouble keeping the "plug" style in or have problems with wax getting packed in your ears then these are the answer for you! Would have given them 5 stars if there were a drawstring pouch to put them in when traveling but then I guess I'm just being "persnickety".
I purchased this because it appeared to be compatible with all formats of dvds including DVD+R-DL. It was. The problem was that it was difficult to control. The fast-forward and next-chapter were the same button and you had to remember whether you wwere to punch it once or hold it down. After a few months, I gave it to the Salvaton Army and bought another Sony.
I used this product once and for no apparent reason the sound quit working. Everything else seems to be functioning well. Just no sound. I called the factory, and they were very nice and told me that I needed to send it back to them with a note explaining what went wrong and a copy of the receipt. I am awaiting the outcome.
Needed a good carry bag for my Nikon D40 that i purchased recently.I use it mostly with the kit lens 18-55 mm which fits snugly into this lowerpro bag.Strap & the carry case is made of durable material, and i am satisfied with the purchase.Just be sure that your DSLR is not too big for this, this case should fit most medium sized dsl'rs with kit lenses;Also has front zip pouch to keep battery/sd card etc.
I ordered it then I didn't need it. So I stored it for later use. It looks just like what I ordered
I actually have the leather palm holder also, but the leather holder didn't fit well with my Z22, it would slip out. I decided to order the Air Case, and I actually can use both the Air Case and the leather holder for my palm and no slipping out!
This is a great DVD player. It has everything you need, at a price you can't beat. It's such a good buy. It's easy to set up and easy to use. A great first DVD player for anyone who is thinking of getting a DVD player. I wouldn't use it on my HDTV home theater, but if you just want something simple that looks great, this is the one. It has good sound and picture for the price. Haven't had any problems with it, what can I say I love it. It was cool.Big Truck
iPod Classic, in my honest opinion, is the only way to go. Classic is the only iPod that offers such large capacities, and the 30GB size barely fits my entire CD collection.
I got these for my mother to mount her sony satelite speakers. Was very pleased with the options of these mounts, cieling or wall mount, should work with any type of smaller speakers. Quality seemed good, assembled and mounted easily and looks great. Made a real difference in the sound from how they where place before to have them mounted up on the walls.
I ordered the brand-new version of this adapter which was advertised as a genuine Dell product. There are lots of aftermarket adapters out there. Some are okay and others overheat or burn out completely. This was a true Dell product and it's working great for my trusty old Inspiron 8200.
I do a lot of writing and I save everything on floppy disks. But my old computer which had a floppy disk drive installed on it broke, and I bought a new computer which to my surprise didn't have a floppy disk drive. When I saw the LaCie floppy disk drive online, I ordered it and it was just what I needed. I'm thinking of purchasing a second one to go on a second computer. I don't know why a lot of these new computers don't have floppy disk drives installed on them? The next time I buy a computer I will make sure that it does have one.
It's hard to review a product that you could not get to function out of the box. Plugged in, attached antenna (good one, outdoor on rotor) yet no reception (no green light) and no output at all through my Sony XBR's DVI connector.Disconnected the Samsung, reconnected aerial to TV, normal reception was fine.Note...this was a display unit, came with a remote that was not the correct remote for this unit. (salesperson error at Best Buy).My sense is the sales folks still don't have much knowledge about HDTV and especially terrestrial HDTV reception.Samsung....it would be nice if the product would at least function out of box. Then I could evaluate performance.
Needed to connect to male stereo plugs together and this product did just that. The adapter I received was stereo not mono which is what I wanted. Cant say to much for something that cost so little. It is basic, cheap and works fine for my home use.
This product was a good value for the money I paid. The brightness and quality of the image is excellent, I installed it in a Bar and it looks just great as decoration.
To get a camera with a 3CCD lense for under $400 is pretty amazing. Now, it's not perfect and definitely consumer-grade but it can shoot a professional-grade shot in the hands of an experinced user. I would recommend getting 37mm filters and maybe some accessory lenses if you want to have more fun and flexibility. The BIG think that's lacking is an audio out to lest recording levels from the mic input. That is quite annoying but I guess we'll have to pay more to get into the pro range for that feature. It is a great value at a low price and we've bought several.
This is my first ANDIS dryer, having shot craps with Sunbeam and Oster wall mounted hair dryers. The wall plate goes on easy enough if you don't use the suppled plastic screw wall anchors, but use hardware store achors instead. The supplied screws are too short for easy installation and I had to find and substitute longer screws to attach the dryer to the wall plate. I hope I am not the only one who had this problem. The hairdryer works great, and if you want 1600 watts, best you have an allen wrench to switch it from the default 1200 watts. I have no problem with the bright night light, in fact I like it.
the case is actually more greyish than in the photo on amazon.really nice velcro to secure the laptop, unlike others using zippers.
I've been using this unit for bike training, and I have to admit that I'm not impressed. The user interface is cumbersome, and the displays cannot be customized. For instance, I'd like to see a map, speed and trip distance on the same screen. No dice with this unit. You have to click NAV, then scroll through three screens then hit enter to see the trip odometer. Not easy to do while you're riding. All of the other features are just as cumbersome to use.Lately I've been measuring it against a $40 cycle computer. The cyele computer wins hands down. The Explorist takes up to 10 minutes to acquire a position, and doesn't accurately report speed until it does. Out in the open, it works just fine, but once a few leaves (very few) get in the way, it gets totally lost, and can measure neither speed nor position. It just freezes on the last known position. One time I stopped under some trees and it registered my speed as 17.3 MPH for nearly two minutes while the bike was completely motionless.Battery life is another problem. It takes 2 AA batteries, and they last about three hours when the unit is on. They last only for about 2 days if the unit is turned off the entire time!
I needed to slightly modify this item for my own specific needs, but it still proved to be a quality and professional solution for my patching/signal routing needs. Monster does it again!
It's just a normal mouse pad, not too big, just the right size for my needs really.I'm not so sure about all the antimicrobial stuff goes, I just wanted a cheep mouse pad, and this one fit the bill. Works fine with my Microsoft wireless optical mouse, no jumping issues.
Works well for hanging photos that you don't want to see the frame. Inexpensive
This is an awesome portable stereo/speaker system. My video Ipod fits in it perfectly. It's so small but the sound it gives is wonderful for it's size. The bass doesn't even get over modulated very easily. It has it's own carrying case so you can put every single plug it comes with in the bag along with the cables. It's easy to use so you don't even need a manual to figure anything out. The Altec Lansing inMotion iM5 Portable Audio System for iPod is the perfect travel size stereo ever!
I bought the card for my XV6700 phone and it works fine, i didn't have to format or anything. Well, the card does not work on my Vaio laptop's card reader, probably it's not supporting 4 gb cards. So, make sure your device supports 4 gb cards, then buy it. And there is a difference between miniSD and miniSDHC, so make sure which one your device supports, most devices use miniSD. Good luck!!
I ordered this and received it very quickly. Upon plugging it in the color was extremely distorted and 'wavy'. I returned the set and requested a new one. When the second one arrived it was WORSE. There was no picture at all other than a very bright wavy rainbow across the screen. I tried all the degaussing hints and relocating hints etc. to no avail. No wonder the set has been discontinued.
I wanted to buy a plasma screen for my husband has a surprise, so I did a lot of research. The Hitachi Ultravision received the best reviews overall. My husband couldn't be happier. The picture is stunning. One thing I noticed, as with all TVs, the closer you get, the fuzzy the picture gets. I wouldn't view this set or any other set closer than five or six feet. Ours is in our workout room in front of the eliptical machine which is about six feet away from the set. The picture is fantastic. Delivery was a breeze and fast. The gentleman who delivered the set made sure that I checked the item for any cracks or defects. He was extremely helpful. I bought the two year warranty with this and the suggested wall mount. My husband said the wall mount was easy to install.
It works all right, but at the time you install it in your pc is really difficult because the instructions are not enough clear. I had a problem with de COM port, and I took me all day long to find out what to do.
I looked extensively at Palm PDA's, etc. before choosing the Rex Pro 5. Decided to purchase this very compact, effective PDA since 95% of the time I need to reference a PDA for an appointment, phone number, etc. as opposed to finding the need to input data into it while away from the office. The Palm, etc, is too large to carry unobtrusively; the Rex Pro 5 easily fits into my pocket and weighs just over an ounce. Best business accessory I have found to increase my efficienct/productivity. Highly recommended!
When I saw that CNET really like these headphones (because of its price), I was surprised and skeptical (because of its price). It seems that much of the recent hype has been going to the much more expensive Shure brand.Amazon had the headphones for relatively cheap, so I thought I'd give them a go as a replacement to the ones that come with the iPod. The sound is better than expected with decent bass and the fit is perfect - definitely better than what Apple ships. There's even good noise canceling. Overall, the headphones are about as good as a pair of Sony in-ear headphones I had previously which I paid 1.5 times as much for.The cable management plastic thing that V-Moda provides is a good idea, but ultimately annoying - because it means that there's an extra item to carry around in the pants or a bag, and more time is required to wrap the headphones around the plastic thing to put them away.I've read a few complaints about their durability, but since I've had them for about 2 weeks, it will be interesting to see how long these will last. In the past, my biggest problem with in-ear headphones has been the intersection where the right and left earpiece intersect: the wire becomes exposed and the sound quality rapidly deteriorates. I'll be keen to see if/when this happens.But all in all, these headphones were a good find and would recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced headphones.
Product does what it's suppose to do. Got it a at a great price.
I shopped for a LONG time before buying a DVD player, because I coveted all the fancy features, but couldn't afford a top of the line player. This has some great, next-level features for a real small price. The video outputs are a step above almost all the other players in this price range (at least when I was shopping), which is nifty if you have a good tv that can take them, or are planning to upgrade. (I bought a sony trinitron KV-20FV12 at about the same time and am very happy with the combo. It is not a flat screen, but is almost flat, and the picture is much better than similar-sized flat screens for $75 more.)I guess I have had this unit for close to a year now, and I have never had the slightest problem with it. I would highly recommend it, and in fact, am here at this site to buy one for my parents for Christmas.Two caveats:1>If you do not have a TV that can take the higher-end outputs this unit offers, than you could probably get away with a cheaper one.2>I do sometimes wish I had bit the bullet and spent the money for one of those players that comes with its own surround sound system. If you have the extra dough, go for that option.
I have been using the original earbuds that came with the iPod. They have been fine but it was suggested that other earbuds would give better sound. Reviews of the V-MODA here and elsewhere were most mostly positive. So I bought them. Big mistake. I can't understand why they were given good reviews.The sound quality is noticeably inferior to the original Apple earbuds. Apple's have a full, rich, 3D quality. V-MODA's sound flat, dull, tinny and do not provide an enjoyable experience. I have tried every EQ setting. Nothing sounds good. It's not that there is too much bass. There isn't enough of anything.Maybe for podcasts and other spoken recordings these would be fine. But, for music--any kind--these are a bad choice. I can't recommend them. If I ever have to replace the earbuds I have now, I'll buy the ones from Apple.
These are great little cables. And they truly do no snag. So if you like a rats nest less path to whatever your going to network to, these are the ones to go with. Plus they are black, and the kats have yet to chew a hole into them despite the concerted effort.
This product disappointed me as it is not recognized by MS Windows as a compatible device. It still installs and works but it does give some trouble when it is being installed.
It is a heavy duty extension cord that will set flat with the receptacle. The cord is offset at the plug so they can be one above or adjacent to another.
i'm just here to assist with the already-outstanding rating. 800+ people with a 4.5 star rating can't be wrong. here's my 5 stars to go with it.here's all i'll say that not many others have mentioned yet: the thing i like most is FINALLY a product that i don't have to throw away in 6 months when it breaks. EVERYTHING IN IT is REPLACEABLE. if the cord fails, replace it. if the cushions wear out, replace it. all bolt on accessories, all easily replaced.it goes without saying... the sound quality is epic. well worth the purchase.order processing and delivery was on time too.
The unit seems to work as advertised, except for the audio. I bought one and couldn't get anything but very underpowered and very tinny audio to come out of my speakers. The speakers worked fine plugged directly into a computer. I spoke with tech support and they said it must be a defective unit. I returned to the store and exchanged it for a new one and have the same exact results. Based on other reviews here I'm of the opinion that this thing cannot pass thru a quality audio signal. I sent another note to tech support asking for the audio specs. If I get them I'll update this review.
My girlfriend love this camera so much she brought one for herself and one for me. The clarity of the shots taken is remarkable.I have one draw back and maybe its because I am still learning the camera but I find that the optical zoom when max..seems to make the picture blurry..Maybe its me not doing the right thing ..Like I have said I am now learning the camera. Be that as it may..I say WOW to this very impressive Camera...Thank u eyes..
this is a great camera... if you are not a professional and are looking to buy some camera only for fun.. well this is your camera, just buy more memory, and aditional batteries (not necesary because it use a common alkaline AA batteries), it have a lot of funtions, and the only don't have a lot of diferences with the P71 is great for fun and travels i extremenly recomend tu buy this superior camera
happy with the Mini. Even with six Gigs of memory, i still have plenty of memory for more songs. Very happy with the product. that said i wish:1)came with wall adapter so i didn't have to charge the ipod in my computer and didn't have to buy it as an acessory.2)sometimes have little difficulty being specific to single selection with click wheel. wonder if new sony mp3 player w/gameboy type controls would be more tactile friendly.3)battery life seems to be around 12-13 hours. read life of new sony player was much higher.
I have to admit, I was very skeptical about this PDA because of the Linux OS. I have been an avid user of Pocket PC since its inception. I've had an Ipaq and most recently, and Audiovox Maestro. Both machines were awesome however they were never for me because I am very input intensive and I hated the on screen keyboard and the graffiti. So I decided to take the plunge with the new Zaurus. I couldn't be happier. The screen is the best I've seen and Linux is easy to get used to. In my opinion the keyboard is perfect for my needs. Thumb typing is a snap and I now don't feel like I have to enter every new contact or new appointment on my desktop first, then sync with my PDA. The Opera Web browser is also very nice with the ability to shrink/enlarge the webpage as needed. Word, Excel and Powerpoint compatible programs round out my needs plus there are plenty of extras to boot. Sharp did a great job and I highly recommend this PDA over the others.
Great Sound People at my Job Ask me were I got them now Half the Office Have them. great deal
This camera is amazing. The screen is huge for a camera of this size. I would recommend this camera to all of my friends. I took many picture while deployed in Iraq and many of my family at home. One day, two weeks ago, my camera stop working all of a sudden. Now I need to find a way to get it fixed. I purchase another camera (the same make) for my fiancee.
I needed to have an s-video feed from my classroom computer to a projector and to a TV/Monitor. This proved to be the most cost-effective solution to the problem. It works just as hoped.
In my opinion, buying the cheaper white SkyLink motion sensor is a better choice. It WILL work with any SkyLink alarm in spite of some retailers claiming it won't (so you'll buy more expensive one).Save your money and buy the WHITE ones! Besides, how many people have GRAY walls? White goes better with wall paint.
I thought Panasonic was a reputable brand. I regrettably sold my previous DVD Home Theatre System which was also Panasonic for the SC-PT750. First off the Ipod dock doesn't work w/ my 4th gen Ipod period. It charges it but that's it. Second it kills my Wi-Fi connection like mentioned in a previous review I seem to have ignored. Third it doesn't work with my HDMI cable which is the entire reason I bought it!! I called customer service only to be put on hold and eventually hung up on. I am assuming they would tell me to buy a Panasonic Cable for $50 which is ridiculous considering my $20 cable has worked fine on my PS3. Looks like I won't be listening to music while on the internet (internet only works when the system is comletely off, not just the rear speakers, I think I may just unhook them all together)! Needless to say I am exteremely dissapointed in the system. STAY AWAY. Go w/ a standard dvd player and expand later.
These are what they say they are: plastic slide slips. They do what they're supposed to do. The only thing I would mention is that they do not not come in the plastic case pictured, but rather a regular old cardboard box, which nevertheless serves its purpose.
Using 1 remote to control all devices is awsome. I love it and it was a great price.
I was looking for a basic stereo receiver for use in my workshop. It meet these requirements perfectly as it allows listening to FM/AM radio and I can plug in my iTouch when I want to listen to my own music. The receiver is straight forward and does what it is intended to do well.
This was a "used" video graphics board with DVI. It was packed well and was as advertised. It's performing flawlessly and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Amazon you haven't failed me yet.
Unfortunately, I'll be sending these back. :(And it's too bad...because the optical quality is fine...very sharp and bright with their BAK-4 high-quality prisms and Multi-coated lenses, with quick focusing using it's center-focus (the reason I bought them...I have a pair of marine binoculars from another company, that are individual-focus for each eyepiece...and I find that a real pain...it takes too much time focusing each eyepiece individually....especially while sailing.)Too bad, because the digital compass, and range-finder-scale are nice ideas....this new AB10800 model has been updated from their AB10160 marine binoculars with a digital readout for the compass instead of the rotating scale....a nice idea, easier to quickly read...if it worked. (the optical coating is said to be improved too..."MULTI" coated, vs. the AB10160 "FULLY" coated)But no matter how carefully I balanced the two wafer 3 volt Lithium batteries on top of each other, balanced on top of the big spring that acts as the negative contact for the underside of the batteries...and then carefully screwed the cap into the battery compartment, I could not get the compass to come one. Pushing what seems to be the ON/OFF button (the inadequate "manual" fails to even mention it's existence) didn't do a thing.......actually, it did come on once, but the readout looked to be distorted...the digits "jumbled,"... I thought maybe it needed to be "rebooted," or that I didn't have the cap in properly, and so opened it back up to remove and reinsert the batteries, and rethread the cap, but after that the compass never came on again. I'm thinking either the digital circuitry was defective from the beginning, or the loose batteries must have shorted the internal circuitry somehow while screwing the cap back on? I tested them with a voltmeter, and they're still full-strength, so it's not them.....so, with this malfunctioning digital readout, I was stuck with binoculars that have a large portion of view in one eyepiece obstructed by the big black frame around the area where the readout was supposed to be....with nothing there....I found myself wishing I just had plain binoculars, so at least I'd have a full field of view. (maybe, with a new, improved model, Barska could have more of a "Head's Up" display of the digital readout, that doesn't have the big black frame taking up valuable viewing area....i.e. just numbers overlayed on the field of view?)Speaking of malfunctioning, the soft plastic threads of both the battery compartment and the compartment screw-in cap are so fine, I am convinced that even if the digital readout worked fine from the beginning, it probably wouldn't be long before those ultra-fine plastic threads are accidentally cross-threaded and stripped, thereby exposing the internal workings to moisture and no longer waterproof. This compartment and cap should be of aluminum, or at least a tougher plastic like nylon...and to resolve the balancing act with the batteries flopping around on top of the big spring inside while screwing the cap in, some sort of battery-holder insert that kept them together and aligned while screwing in the cap might be the solution.And please, Barska, respect your own product enough to actually write a manual dedicated to the features built-in, instead of a generic sheet that covers multiple models, and doesn't even mention the push-button switch next to the battery compartment....Is it really the ON/OFF button for the compass, or does it activate an internal light for night viewing the digital readout, or what?Incidentally, these seem to be identical to the West Marine model with the same features, and also sold under other names like Nikula....probably all made in the same Chinese factory....so I would venture to say this review applies to them too....I'd be interested in feedback from owners of these other models if there are differences.
After a few months of error-free use the card failed. Whilst downloading to a Mac, the card freezes the computer and then corrupts the stored data. Four different recovery programs were unable to extract readable files. I lost valuable images from two special occasions. Very disappointing!I've used a number of Compact Flash cards (Lexar & SanDisk) with other cameras and never had a single failure. A quick search of the web reveals MANY people with the same problem for this 1GB SD Ultra II card, so the failure rate appears quite high. My advice, don't risk it!
William Boyd was recently recommended to me. *Restless* was the only available audio book I could locate and it was a good introduction.While I will not reiterate the storyline and spoil it for those who've not yet read (reviewers, why do you do that?), I liked the different slant Mr Boyd presented on the usual British WWII spy thriller. The woman's perspective was particularly interesting - especially in contrast to her 1970s daughter's. There was nothing huge that I didn't like about this book, other than characters becoming too *talky* from time to time. But one can just fast forward or - as we do in our own lives - just stop listening. Overall, I liked his writing style and that his characters were not the super hero types so often presented in thrillers. Mr Boyd, I'll be back. DD@Phila
This is my first home theater receiver that I ever owned and I'm totally pleased with it. I did do some homework to see what kind of reviews its received and most reviews at circuitcity.com and avsforums.com have been good/great.I had no problems playing DTS movies through the receiver, Gladiator sounded awesome as did the Superbit version of Panic Room.I had circuit city 110% pricematch a local chain store that was selling this model for less ...
Good sound. But were cutting in and out of left channel. Company still hasn't taken care of it. Expensive, but I am disappointed that they were defective out of the box.
We purchased the Quest II as a 2nd unit because we like our Quest I so much. Quest II is a *big* disappointment for one simple reason -- it's too slow. Garmin tech support says Quest II is 10-15% slower than Quest I due to the larger memory chip; we ran side-by-side comparisons with both versions, and our experience was more like 200-300% (we even tried another Quest II w/ same results). The Quest II is frequently late in announcing/displaying directions when there is a sequence of closely-spaced instructions; when you miss a turn in a city (where there's lots of data), the recalculation is too slow (it announces/displays instructions *after* you've passed the street to turn on, even when traveling at 5 mph); the screen redraw in a city is also very slow, sometimes so slow that you can't see upcoming streets and landmarks until it's too late. We offered recorded video to show to Garmin, but they simply acknowledged the performance and suggested that we purchase the Quest I instead. So we did. You should, too. The new features in the Quest II don't come anywhere close to making up for the poor performance, but the Quest I is a great unit: small footprint for pedestrian use, voice instructions and reasonable screen for car use, int'l and topo maps available, etc.
Bought the Humminbird 737 for the bow of my new boat because of the piice and quad transducer. I couldn't afford a color fishfinder and I wanted to put the transducer on the trollong motor but the quad that came with it was designed for a transom mount. Called the Humminbird 1-800 number and they exchanged it FREE OF CHARGE for the quad which mounts on the trolling motor. I am very satisfied with the resolution and being able to double my under-the-boat viewing area with the quad. It has helped me locate more bass and structure as well as being able to navigate the edges of weed lines.
I have owned this TV for about 4 months. As my title says this TV is great for watching DVD's and HD programming. I have Comcast Digital cable with HD and a Panasonic S27 DVD player connected. As for regular TV the images are fuzzy and stretched if you do not watch it in 4:3 mode(4:3 mode you have black bars on the right and left sides of the screen). I do not fault Panasonic for the way regular TV broadcasts looks on this set because I see how it performs with DVD/HD. Comcast needs to improve the quality of the signal it broadcasts.Another feature I like is the shelf on top of the set, it holds my cable box and DVD player nicely. The sound on this TV is excellent. The set is heavy but rolls easily on the bottom wheels.Overall, I am satisfied and can't wait for more HD programming, it is amazing!
These headphones were ok, for the price its a good deal. But quality was not what i was led to believe. These are good for the average person, not all that great for any studio work. however they are a good place to start.
Arrived super quick and is much better than I could have imagined. It is one of the best deals, for the money, I have ever purchased. Priced right, works great, good looking, durable. highly recommend this lamp with table attached.
Is a good laptop, very good price. and has a lot of utilities. Web camera, bluetooth, wireless concection, infrared. Very nice price.Only a problem, the sound is very low, but it has a connection to external speakers.I recommend this product.A very nice service in TigerDirect and Amazon link with them.
This is a very compact, well designed, and versatile unit that can be easily moved from one vehicle to another or used as a handi-talkie. The number of useful features and sensitivity of the receiver pleasantly surprised me. With an external antenna, I found the NOAA weather band usable with broadcasts 50 miles distant and the CB effective at five miles. Adjacent channel selectivity is quite good. Perhaps the only limitation in this unit is the relatively low audio output that might require near maximum volume when the windows are open at highway speeds. But, audio quality is very good with no distortion even at maximum volume.
Excellent bag. Love being able to take my camera out on the fly. The only issue I have with it has to do with the stiffness (or lack thereof) of the separators.When I swing the bag around from my back and unzip the easy-access compartment, the camera is always leaning heavily toward the right side (when ideally it should be centered beneath the opening). This is due to gravity's effect on its position while the backpack is vertical. The weight of my camera + 24-70mm L has a tendency to scrunch the divider so that when I reach in to take it out I have to sort of crane my right hand under the opening to get at the grip. It's just uncomfortable enough to be slightly annoying.Has anyone else experienced this? I've tried shifting the position of the divider in about every way imaginable and putting a variety of lenses in the adjacent compartment to try support the weight, but nothing seems to work.Again, only a slight complaint, but a complaint nonetheless. Other than that, I highly recommend it. Well worth the money.The gear I take in this bag when I travel:-Canon 5D-Canon 24-70mm L (mounted)-Canon 17-40mm L-Canon 135mm L-580EX flash (in top compartment)All of the above fits comfortably in the 200 AW. The strap is well-designed and distributes the weight nicely. Were it not for the minor issue noted above re camera positioning I would've given it five stars without hesitation.
This is one of the most versatile high quality lenses around. For the hobbyist, this will suffice as your number one lens for portraits and medium distance telephoto shots. It's a fast lens with exceptional quality glass.This lens, along with the EF 14-35mm f/2.8L USM and the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM is all a serious hobbyist-photographer needs as basic gear. Ok, it's expensive; but so is quality. If you're a designer and not a pure photographer, then don't waste money on high quality glass. A high end point and shoot will do. Photoshop/Painter skills is where you should invest.
This long video cable was used to connect a computer to a giant flat panel TV. It is awesome and works great.
I do a lot of field work so I am constantly in and out of my bag for different things. Overall I think it's a great bag.Pros: Roominess, amt of pockets, comfort of straps, so far seems to be constructed well, good padding in computer section, bottle pouch holds a 32 oz water bottle with no problem and also has a slide lock on elastic string to secure it, price.Cons: 1. Regarding the top handle...the strap that connects it to the bag is too long and heavy and pulls the bag down into itself when the pockets are open. 2. There is a front pocket that is only closed by two snap connectors on top (no zipper). It creates a bulge in the sides of this section that pulls the bag forward and down making it a little unstable at times. And I don't feel comfortable putting things in this pocket because I'm worried they will fall out. So in essence it's a wasted pocket. But i altered it by putting two more connectors on the side, so it makes it a little more secure.
The price was good, but I ended up not using this cable. The one that came with the router was long enough for my needs.
This device is so much better then the iPod, I has many features that the iPod dose not and I have always been a big fan of Creative Labs. They have been doing sound longer then any computer company out there.
I purchased this memory card reader for use with my digital camera's memory stick Pro. The reader does not have any kind of spring-loaded memory stick eject, or any eject button. You just have to pull the card out with your fingers. When a memory stick pro is fully inserted into the reader, the plastic edges of the reader are wider and longer than the card. Therefore, it is nearly impossible to grab onto the memory card - even with my tiny fingers. For someone who intends to use the reader with a card more-or-less permanently installed - it should be fine. The reader will close shut safely around the card. However, if you will need to insert and remove cards frequently, I DO NOT recommend this device. In my case, this physical design flaw makes the reader useless to me. I should note that although the plastic case design feels flimsy, it does open and close easily.I gave it 2 stars because it DOES actually work for transferring data, and will suit the needs of SOME users.
I received my shuffle as a Christmas gift and have used it constantly ever since.The PROS:1. Easy to use: The controls are intuitive and well-designed2. Battery life: I have heard and read general complaints of ipods having poor battery life. The shuffle (and Nano) utilize solid state memory, which apparently uses less battery life than other ipods. I dock mine about every 2-3 nights, and haven't had any problems with the battery when I'm out.3. Small & Lightweight: This thing weighs almost nothing. If you throw it around your neck with the lanyard you don't even notice it's there. If that's too geeky for you, you can "hold" the buttons and slip it into a pocket without worrying about accidently bumping anything.The CONS:1. Memory: The biggest problem I've had is the memory. It's a 512MB flash drive. The playlist I have loaded currently is only ~400MB (104 songs), but my ipod said it was full and wouldn't allow me to load anything else.2. Battery display: There is a small indicator light on the back. You click it to see either green (charged) or orange (low) light - but you don't know how much longer the battery is good for. Like I said above, I haven't had battery issues, but if I had a long commute or something I would like to have a better idea of how much battery remains.OTHER STUFFPrice: I think the price of the shuffle is resonable for (another) a quality Apple product. You can purchase similar players for about the same price that include display, FM radio, etc. so some people think the shuffle is priced a little high.Display: I also hear complaints about the lack of display, but I just like to turn on "shuffle" and go (you can play stuff in order if you want) - so that wasn't an issue for me.Software: I expect to get a "big" ipod in another year or two, and I like the idea I can integrate what I'm already using (itunes) with another ipod and not have to install more software, re-download songs, etc.Accessories: There aren't too many accessories for the shuffle model, but what's available is actually designed to be useful. There are armbands, sports cases, speakers, etc.I love having so much music so readily available, and in such a compact form.
The quality is as expected, I really enjoy the video feature of this gadget. But I could find at least 7 dead pixels with the naked eye. I suspect there are more. This is my first Ipod, so I am not sure if every piece comes with dead pixels.I know no screen is perfect. On the screens of my other gadgets viz. camera, handy cam, mobile etc, I cant find even a single dead pixel with naked eye. I tested it by taking a pic in complete dark. and then transferring it to the ipod. there are prominent white marks on the pic in ipod unlike other gadgets.
This cord is just a plug in and go. Very simple. Very reliable. Quality product from Belkin.
Returned this item twice for being defective and the third replacement did not work. I called the factory on the third one and they told me that sometimes there is oxidation or residual flux on the jumper pins that cause an open to the audio transformers. I lightly sanded them and now they are fine. They work great but beware of this problem.
First - XM or Sirrius - I chose sirius only for the programming - I was leaning towards XM - but the entire NFL plus WABC out of New York and 790 the Zone out of Atlanta made me choose sirius.I bought it mainly for the news - talk -comedy channels but the Music Stations are great - My daughter and I can finally agree on some of the music channels which is a nice change. The traffic / weather reports are much more detailed than on the standard Atlanta radio.The sound is great in the car. It made my 98 Neon (please don't laugh) a great little car again that is fun to drive. The hour drive to work is enjoyable and more relaxing. I also bought the boombox and move the unit from the car to the boombox easily.I rarely lose signal and then it's when I'm parked under an overhang like a gas station filling up. Every once in a while the signal may or may not drop while driving under very heavy trees and then just a split second. On the drive to work I expected to lose signal in the parking deck, but there must be a terrestial antennea nearby and no signal loss. I do not even need the antennae on the boombox at work.The car adapter that came with this knocks a point off. It is an FM modulator. Meaning I tune the radio to 88.1 (or .3 .5 .7) depending on which frequncy I use on the adpater. Atlanta has an 88.1 and a 88.5 radio station so I set the PNP2 set to 88.3. 99.5% it works great. But 88.5 must boost the power output and bleeds into the 88.3 band which causes very minor static sometimes. Since Satellite radio is so much better than FM I removed the car antennae completely I don't listen to anything else but the Sirius Radio.
I got this for my a707 but wasnt Expecting much, but its really good i guess i just have big ears.
It is a good product exactly as expected. I will recommend to anybody using the Lexmark printer. It is worth of the price I paid for .
I have owned an ipod since March of 2002. It is a great mp3 player, easy to use, sounds great, firewire interface, and made by Apple. Couldn't get any better, right? After running four marathons with the ipod I am finidng that is becoming confused with the amont of power it has left. Last week I only got about two hours of play before it quit. The ipod can also get confused about where it is on a particualr playlist, very aggravating. These problems only occur during the boucing and movement that comes from working out. It is a great mp3 player, but a little too sensitive for the active listener.
BUYER BEWARE! Read the reviews before considering buying this. The screws keep falling out on my palm pilot, and I've found that this is a problem that many people have had (just google "Palm Replacement Screws"). If you buy this, there's a good chance that you'll be the next person having the exact same issue - so be warned. It may not seem serious, but screws coming out basically means your unit casing will come off and that leaves the memory and all the important things you write down in your schedule UNPROTECTED.When I contacted them about the issue, I found out what the Palm company was really all about. That is, getting your money and not looking back. Instead of admitting that their is a serious design flaw with their product, and doing what they could to rememdy the situation....they figure this is another way they ought to try and add to their profit margin. Not very smart. I'm not even asking them to apologize for their imcompitant case designs (which would help them save face imho). What really gets me is that theres enough people that have this problem for it to be clearly visible to the higher ups, and some executives at the company actually made the decision that they would trade 75 cents in screws for the loss of their company name. And If the guys running the PALM company are idiots, then it's time to look elsewhere.I can't believe they wouldn't just ship out replacements and try to fix the product designs. But as I reseacrch the net to try and find some decent replacement screws for my own unit in the meantime, I just keep finding more and more stories of good people (who don't have problems with screws coming out of other small electronics btw) who are in the same pathetic PALM ownership boat as me. Am I ever sorry I bought the unit. Besides the screws, it has reset on me on a number of occasions and luckily I'm religious about backing up data. Still, you lose some entries and its a major pain. In fact, I did miss a meeting once because I missed reentering it after the unit reset and lost data.Well Palm won't be fattening their margins on me anymore, and I hope you heed the warning I give. I am in the market for a new Handheld, but I'll NEVER allow myself to get swindled by them again. They could've used the problem as an opportunity to show their customers that they do value us and score some points. Unfortunately for them and for us customers, the cold response I've gotten from them tells me that they really could care less and do not have a long term outlook on what it means to sell a business product as important as a scheduling device. It's best to stay away from them. I'm through giving PALM any more business. If you find a better company, please do share.
In my opinion, this is the best all around camcorder money at a great price. I used this camcorder every day for almost a year and the results were always fantastic. There werent ever any glitches or issues I had. This camcorder is small enough that you can take it practically anywhere. The quality is a huge step up from analog and Hi-8. I have absolutely no complaints.
I've had experience with 4 different brands/models of these, and this one is by far the best. Strong clear signal. The only negative is the oversized iPod-like control panel. For something that you mostly set and forget, it is really overkill.Still, I highly recommend this product-it is reasonably priced and works perfectly.
A great way for me to record my college lectures perfectly! I use it every day in class lectures and review them before my tests. The Belkin TuneTalk Stereo works wonderfully, and was very helpful with the plastic stand it came with!
Used this to connect my Garmin eTrex with serial adapter to my USB only laptop. Installed with no difficulty and works as it should.
This little speaker had good sound quality but it was difficult to insert or remove the ipod. We were afraid that we would damage the ipod. The longetivity of the ipod was more important to us so we returned it.
These speakers are great! Easy to use straight out of the box, no fiddly buttons and controls. Great sound and plays plenty loud enough to be heard everywhere in my 4 bedroom house. Highly recommend!
I absolutely love this product. While some may argue that the Cooler Master 19 is the "coolest", you just look at the size and give yourself a facepalm.NZXT has always been the best in desktop case/chasis design for years (well maybe only second to Alienware) and their cooler does not disappoint. It's size and modern look was enough to make me buy it. Not to mention I had a Alienware m17x and wanted to protect my $2000 purchase if it ever overheated (which it most likely won't btw, Alienware has long fixed its overheating issues).The sound is definitely as loud as my m17x but you can turn it down to the point where it's a soft whisper yet it's still cool to the touch. Speaking of cool, right from the box after touching it you can actually feel as if nothing will ever make this cooler hot. Some coolers have such crappy build quality (plastic) and fans that if your laptop will be hot enough to nullify the cooler and make the cooler hot instead of your laptop. Which is pretty ironic. But this is not the case for the Cryo LX! I tested the temps in Furmark before and after and there is a 4 degrees Celsius difference. This is a wrong method of calculating degrees, but what I like to do is multiply the temperature by 3 and that's how many degrees Fahrenheit it is (seeing as how 30 degrees Celsius is give-or-take 90 degrees Fahrenheit). Anyway, this would mean that the cooler decreased it by 10 degrees Fahrenheit!However, if you're just looking for a cooler, there are cheaper options. Just like if you wanted a nicely spec'd laptop, there are cheaper options than buying an Alienware laptop. However, if you want your cooler to be the coolest (both as in cool, and chill) looking design in the market then buy this.
The card is just what we needed to make the games we got for Christmas. We upgraded the computer's RAM also so I think the addition of both these things made the computer like new! It was a cheap upgrade and now the computer works like a new one.
Plug it in and go. Real simple, works great!
This product promised what I was looking for, but when it arived the tele-lens would not mount on the camera (probably a part missing). Also, I hoped it would have the software needed to set up a web cam online, but it didn't. Amazon has a money back guarantee, but that's more trouble then the camera's worth. The picture is fine, with a slight voice delay (especially at high resolution). The software is easy to setup and worked the first time. The small instruction manual is hard to read and doesn't always match the software. I like the little tripod, but it's quite flimsy. If everything worked, it would be worth $35, but not for what I got.
I've been using this printer for six months on a Windows 2000 system. Photo print quality can be good but it is not consistent. Sometimes I get decent prints, other times the prints have lines on them or ink spots on the borders. This can happen from one print to another on the same run. Paper handling with roll paper is a problem. The roll paper is a nice concept but often the printer won't load the roll properly and sometimes ejects too much paper before printing the first image. The driver software needs improvement. The constant pop up messages while printing are an annoyance. They give you too much information and get in the way when you just want to print in the background while doing other work. Epson still has a lot to learn from HP in this regard. Since new printers come out almost weekly I'd take a look around before jumping on this one.
This power supply is simply awesome. It has all the current capability that you could possibly need. It is a little bigger than most power supplies so it does have some limitations on which case you can put it in.
This is an excellent value, reading both flash media and smart media. No more cables and power adapter for uploading digital camera data and your pictures are instantly available with no upload time.This device is compact and self-powered and useful even as an additional drive for your computer. It's especially useful for transporting large files from one computer to another if no zip drive is available. You can throw this tiny thing right in a briefcase or pocketbook and the driver takes less than 10 seconds to install. The weight is negligible and certainly less than lugging a zip drive and power adapter around if you need file portability.
Its exactly what I wanted - A cable that would reach from my computer to my LCD TV so I can watch video from my computer. The length of the cable doesn't lessen the quality of the picture at all. Awesome because it was a heck of a lot more expensive at every brick and motor store!
I bought this as part of a CV 5.1 HT system. The rest of the system is great, as was the sub initially. Unfortunately, after about 3 years of use, it has started popping at random intervals, regardless of whether it is idle or in use. This even happens if I disconnect the sub from the system but leave the power plugged in. The pops have become more frequent over time, and now I won't even turn it on because it drives me nuts.I called CV and they said it sounds like the amp is bad, which is consistent with the scattered info I could find online about this sort of problem. CV's replacement amp is $250. Forget it. I'll replace it with a different brand.
This could be James bond's gadget. Just plug it in. It will work as an removable drive in your pc. The most important thing of all is that it's cool to use!
I use this with my 360, using the Microsoft VGA cable.At 1280x1080 there is a serious overscan issue. There are not enough menu options to make the picture fit onto the screen. I don't know if this overscan is the fault of the monitor or the 360.At 1368x768, I had to fiddle a little with the horizontal position and what the menu calls "clock" (what seem like the horizontal stretch)At the other available resolutions the auto-set button fit the picture to the screen without any manual adjustments.I use it at 1368x768 with the manual fiddling of h position and stretch. The picture looks good, if a bit on the high contrast. The colors are good. There is no visible ghosting.You also get a dvi-d port so I guess you could use an hdmi to Dvi connector for your elite or ps3, but I haven't tried that.Added 8/3/08Just realized that when I set the 360 to 1366x768, the monitor actually is doing 1280x720, which explains having to adjust the h stretch and position.This will probably be true of most computer LCDs that are used thru the VGA or HDMI cable for the 360.I now use the 360 at 1280x1024 set to widescreen mode. No manual adjustments required. Picture looks great. I hope the 360 fall update will include a 16x10 resolution that this monitor supports. The monitor manual doesn't list any of the supported resolutions.Added 8/26/08Now that I know what to look for, I tried adjusting the contrast and brightness with the THX optimizer on the Monster's Inc DVD.The contrast is factory set much too high so that off-whites were showing up as pure white as well. I had to adjust down the contrast to get that setting to look right.This monitor apparently can't show deep blacks very well. Every band on the brightness test screen was visible no matter how low I turned down the brightness. Additionally, adjusting the brightness affects the dimness of the screen rather than affecting the black levels.There are no adjustments for sharpness.Also, contacting Acer customer support for the list was a complete waste of time.
Right out of the box, plugged in and working within 10 minutes. In use in a basement where there were no other good options for a TV in a home gym. Video and audio is clear. IR remote works as described.Very pleased as we used to string a coax cable across the floor of two other rooms. Why not try it yourself? If it does not work for you, return it. You've got nothing to lose. Also, if you're not an Amazon Prime member you should be.
Great flash drive mp3 player. The amp is strong enough to drive my full size headphones (beyerdynamic dt770) and sound quality is excellent.
I looked at a local battery store for this product and they could get it for me, but for about $30.00 more. I took a chance on ordering it and it ends up working just great. No problems and I have had it for a couple monthes now.
Just got one in this week, it is an Ingram Micro box inside an Amazon box. It is an ABC battery instead of APC. Amazon.com really should fix the description.
I have WCG200 for about two years. At first everything was smooth. Then every now and then it started dropping connections even sometimes every hour. I called Comcast many many times and I argued even I yelled at the supervisors just for this reason. They apologized and sent a technician.By the way just to silence me they extended my introductory rate period from three months to a year. But who cares? Poor technician could not find anything but he was a good guy so he changed all the old and rusty cables and connectors in my building. Did this solve my problem? Of course not. Then it started loosing connections again but less frequently. I lived with this about two years. I resisted just because I like cable more than DSL because I don't have a landline at home.Last month I moved to another part of the town. While I was abroad for a conference the technician came. My wife was at home. The poor technician (another one) tried to hook my WCG200 but this time the comcast could not even recognize it. So he had to hook up a stupid model of their cable modems. Voila! It works perfectly fine.I read in the forum page of Linksys that one guy wrote that downgrading the firmware to 1.1.2.9.4-1104 solved his problem. You don't have to do that. Just tell Internet Repair Supervisor to rollback your firmware. This should solve the problem but for me I do not have patience for that. I'll proabably buy a regular wireless router (yes again Linksys). To simply put, Cisco, although a great company, failed to design a robust wireless router/modem.
I got this to replace my Dell Inspiron 1520's wireless card that burnt out. After installing it, I was back connected to WiFi in an instant.
These earbuds are far and away the best in class. I've tried maybe a dozen varieties so far and these are one of three that stood out. The only sound complaint I had with these was a tendency to "fracture" at certain high frequencies. Mid range and bass were balanced and detailed. Sound isolation was excellent without totally blocking out the surroundings. The negatives were: difficulty in removing from ear, no case, light gauged and short wires. These are made to be portable. Listening in bed was a mixed blessing. I could lay on my ear, but kept pulling the iPod off the head of the bed. The other two that stood out were the 100 dollar Shures and the 400 dollar Shures. If you've got the green, buy the Shure e2c's, if not you'll be happy with these.
I don't have really large head or anything but found these to be un-wearable for long periods of time, with or without my glasses on. I tried them for a week but sent back for something more comfortable
For the price you can't beat these cables. You don't have to spend a fortune on DVI cables. Digital is digital so it doesn't really have to have a high end cable for computer and tv connections.
Before I decided to purchase a laser printer, I did my research because I wanted to get the most "bang-for-my-buck". We needed this printer/copier because my wife just started her own business.This printer is just great, let me start with the pros:- Fast startup time (from sleep to printing in less than 6 seconds)- Prints fast- Works with Mac OS X 10.5, Vista, XP- Colors from the scans are accurate and true- USB 2.0 connection so prints are promptly printed- Have so far printed about 600 pages in the couple weeks that we have used it- Small, fits perfectly on my desk- Controls on printer for copier are user-friendly and intuitive- Loading tray has different paper sizes that it can accept- Holds about 250 pages in paper trayCons:- You need to learn how to position your paper on the scanner bed to have an accurate scan- When printer starts printing, lights start to flicker (could be my building though)- Manual feed can only do 1 page at a timeBefore I bought my Brother 7020, I read every single review there was, both on Amazon and elsewhere and people kept complaining about the paper curling. Yes, this printer curls your paper, but so do other printers. This is highly exagerrated. If you let the sheet of paper lay there for half a minute, it is all gone. Don't let this deter you from getting this printer.There is nothing bad about this printer that I did not know yet prior to purchasing. I was not looking for a super-silent printer, nor one that had a copier/scanner built-in, but after doing my research and finding this Brother, I just could not resist buying it. This printer is solidly built, has a cheap replacement for toner (2500 pages compared to 1500 pages for started toner)Brother TN350 Black Toner Cartridgeand is fun and easy to use.If you do no already have a USB cable, make sure to order one as well. Click on the following link to pick up oneStartech 6ft Premium USB 2.0 Ab High Speed Certified Device CableOverall, I would rate this printer for six stars (if I could only give that). If you are thinking about purchasing a laser printer that has a scanner and copier built in, I challenge you to do your research. You will find that this Brother printer is not only cheap, but also has a low cost to maintain. You will also find that Brother has a good name, and now I know why. I know that if you do decide to purchase this combo printer, you will NOT regret it.Thank you for reading my review.
It would have been nice if the product had stated on the box that it would not work on it own if you did not have a Pioneer radio to hook it up to, are a FM converter to make it work.
Consumers should do their research before shelling out money for Bose speakers. A google search will bring you to epinions or audioreview websites where you can find review after review from buyers of Bose products.The commonly accepted wisdom in audio circles is that Bose makes low audio quality products and sells them at very high prices. In other words those Polk, JBL, Wharfedale or Infinity mid-fi products you can find at Amazon are usually higher quality at much better price points.Compare the sound if you ever get a chance. Make sure you DO NOT depend on volume, in other words volume is a bad indicater of quality. Listen for the high and low notes and to the clarity of the music. Tough to do in a showroom at Circuit City or Best Buy, but even there the differences will show up. Bose attempts to prevent consumers from doing this by segregating their products away from the competition.After this you might look at online audio magazines (do a google search), Audioreview (one word) and Audiogon. You'll find whole NEW world of audio products such as PSB, Paradigm, Vandersteen, Quad, Sonus Faber, ACI and many more who's products will put you on a much higher level of audio than you'd ever imagine. Usually these speakers are SEVERAL times more electronically sophisticated than Bose at the same price! Good luck and happy hunting!
I bought this keyboard a couple of weeks ago and I have no regrets. The hot keys are great for internet surfing and for listening to media files such as Winamp. I also plugged my Intellimouse Optical into the USB ports in the back and did not have to use a valuable USB port in the back of my machine. I would suggest this keyboard to anyone who likes the ergonomic feel and who spends a lot of time on the internet and listening to or watching media.
The picture quality that this lens produces is outstanding. I currently use this lens with a Rebel XTi and I love the results of the portraits that I take. Some of the photos almost look like professional quality portraits. In terms of picture quality this lens gives me better pictures than the 2 L lenses I own (70-200 F/4 L and 17-40 F/4 L). I usually try to take portraits between F/2.0 and F/2.5 and am really pleased with the bokeh I get. F/1.8 gives a very shallow DOF and sometimes blurs the face of the subject on the sides. This is my favorite lens in my collection, and it is the cheapest one!
Cheap product, cheap price. I have used two of these, and they seem like really cheap plastic, and will crack and need replacement after long term use. I can't say for other's but these did work, and crimped just fine, I think you need better cable, not better ends. These are for solid core cabling, not stranded, which is probably where most people's issue come from.
I have a large, heavy Bible which needs a heavy duty holder. I purchased a smaller one and it didn't work. This one is perfect. Very sturdy. I like it a lot.
These lamps are really heavy. They look antique. At least as good as the image online.A really nice touch to my home!
I'd been looking for a privacy filter but everything I found was almost $200 for the same type of product. This isn't 100% effective (due to the angle of my desk), but it serves its purpose for where my desk is situated, plus you can't beat the price.
It lasted a little over a year and a half, which is decent for the $20 I paid. The fan runs, but the housing has separated where the silver part and black part meet, leaving a crack that allows strands of hair to be sucked into the fan/heater assembly. I'm looking for something a little more durable, even if it ends up costing a bit more. It does reduce frizz! Travels well domestically within the US, but is not a dual-voltage dryer.
I wanted an extra camera so my Sony DSC S85 could stay at university where I use its 6X optical zoom to document student work in my design classroom.I debated on a larger, more full featured (and more expensive Sony) but decided that what I really needed was a camera that I could ALWAYS carry with me.Now, I'm not a fine photographer, so I'm using this camera for documentation: studio shots of work in process, shots of everyday life (like a digital sketchbook) and of course, capturing personal moments.For all of these purposes this is a superb camera and a delight to use. I like the program mode because I can make just a few adjustments (white balance, e.g) but keep the auto exposure and auto focus. I love all the low light options, including a "Slow synchro" flash option in addition to the ISO 1000 feature. And I really appreciate both the large LCD and the on-screen text, which together make shots easy to compose and shooting modes easy to select.I bought a 1 Gb Memory Stick Duo Pro and an extra battery and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
With the price of cables being high because of the need to hook up all the high end audio video, I doubt that most people could tell the difference between these "standard" cables and those with a special designation that costs three times as much. Most of the audio/video sites are saying that there is very little difference in top end HDMI cable and a lower price standard one, and by looking at the picture that I am receiving throught these component cables and a standard progressive scan DVD player(without Upscaling)I doubt that there could me much improvement until I am ready for an HD DVD player (when the DVD war is over) Then I will be getting the "standard" HDMI cable as well.
Great price on the receiver. This was a replacement for one that finally wore out. Tivo makes a great product. It arrived in just a few days.Jim
Para comprar este SubWoofer yo investigue bastante, compre algunas revistas, lei los comentarios de muchos compradores y al fimal selecione este, que se amoldaba a mi presupuesto y me ofrecia lo que buscaba, algo mas de 240w RMS y 12" a un precio de menos de 300$, ahora que tengo el SW puedo confirmar que mi eleccion fue la correcta, este SW hara que tu habitacion vibre, la respuesta en bajo es sorprendente, un bajo rico, educado y muy profundo, sin ningun tipo de sonidos molesto o no deseado, yo lo acople a mi amplificador H/K 3480 y 2 pares de cornetas JBL Control 1X, y la combinacion es maravillosa, para escuchar buena musica o ver videos musicales en DVD, incluso peliculas, el refuerzo del bajo es de lo mejor, he escuchado otros SubWoofers muchos mas costosos y la verdad entre este y aquellos la diferencia es solo el costo, ya que el sonido es el mismo y el algunos casos este Infinity PS12, incluso llaga a comportarse mejor, este es un muy buen producto, su rendimiento no te decepcionara para nada, si te gusta y lo necesitas, compralo con comfianza, que ademas aqui en Amazon esta a muy buen precio.
This HDMI cable works perfectly, the length is perfect when I connect it to my TV to my laptop and I can be on my bed or chair and watch youtube/movies on it.
This is a good product with a nice appearance. Connecting to DVD / VIDEO could be improved and made more simple. Switching form TV to DVD or video could be easier.Remote needs a complete redesign, with frequent used buttons need to be larger. But the rest is good and straightforward.
I bought this a few years ago after getting into drawing more and more, and I absolutely fell in love with this thing! I consider this one of the things I can no longer live without. If it broke I would buy a new one immediately. I feel so creative and there are so many possibilities with this (and the software I've got), that the sky is the limit. It comes bundled with a version of Photoshop Elements (which is very good) and Corel Painter Essentials. I didn't use that program as much, but if you are into real media artwork, then definitely it's a great software.I really only had one small complaint with this and I recently found a way to fix it, so I can't really complain now. But sometimes when I was drawing, I would bump the little button thing on the side of the pen, causing it to open a menu, but I found out how to disable that button now, so it's all good.If you are in doubt as to whether to buy one of these, don't be. Get it. I can't imagine you'll be sorry.
I poped into my Axim and downloaded 25 songs (approx 5 MB/song) and it worked like a champ. No problem so far. But instead of 128 MB it showed the total capacity as 122.10 MB. I sent an email to sandisk customer service and I got the following answer from them. This might be helpful for you.The operating system, when reading the size of the card, reports a slightly different capacity than what is listed on the card's labelDefinitions of a Megabyte:1) Operating Systems commonly define a Megabyte (MB) as: 2 to the 20th power (1,024KB--Kilobytes).2) DiskDrive and Flash Memory Card Manufacturers commonly define a MB as one million bytes (exactly 1,000,000 bytes).Unformatted (Capacity)Also known as drive byte capacity before formatting. The Maximum capacity of disk drive before formatting equals[ (# Cylinders) X (# Heads) X (# Sectors) X (# Bytes per Track) ]Example:64MB CompactFlash Card consists of:490 Cylinders8 Heads32 Sectors512 Bytes per TrackThis equates to: [ (490) X (8) X (32) X (512) ] = 64,225,280Unformatted Capacity: 64,225,280 bytesFormatted Capacity: 63,934,464 bytes (User Data)Cause:Disk Drive Companies such as SanDisk define 1 MEGABYTE as 1,000,000BYTES. Operating Systems define 1 MEGABYTE as 1,048,576 BYTES (1024K X 1024K or 2 to the 20th power).Example:SanDisk 64MB CompactFlash Card being read by Microsoft OperatingSystem.SanDisk Total Formatted Capacity divided by 1 MB (as defined by the Operating System) equates to the following:63,934,464 BYTES / 1,048,576 BYTES = 60,972,656 BYTES, 60.9MB displayed by OS.
Summary: An innovative and stunningly capable compact at a reasonable price with control options usually found only in SLRs.Pros: "Wide" implementation in almost every way; flexible use of sensor and aspect ratios to maximize zoom, resolution, and framing options; well-organized UI; classic camera styling; widescreen (16x9) display; Leica lens is too manly to be confined to a pocket.Cons: Leica lens is too manly to be confined to a pocket; manual is almost laughably bad; very little room to actually grip the camera without hitting some controls; less-common Micro-USB connector; controls are too tiny for the large-fingered.I needed a replacement for my dying Canon PowerShot S230 Digital Elph. Priorities were an excellent lens, 28mm or better wide angle, small enough to fit in a pocket, respectable resolution (8mp or better), and some at least some degree of manual control. I didn't need another SLR, but the flexibility of my wife's Canon EOS 5D meant a basic point-and-shoot simply wouldn't do.The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 nailed my requirements on everything but size. The body is actually more compact than it tends to look in most pictures, but that lens housing makes it awkward in anything but the most bulky pocket... and even then, people are likely to ask, "Is that an LX2 in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"I can't even ding it on size that much, because for the quality of the Leica lens it's an acceptable compromise. It's not bad industrial design; on the contrary, it's probably the smallest it could be with a lens like that.I'd read up and was aware of the noise (and noise-reduction) problems at higher ISOs, but the way I plan to use it I don't anticipate that will be a problem. At the same time, the flash almost seems like a "why bother" afterthought. It's miniscule, dwarfed even by the small pop-up housing that springs it into place.The worst part of the entire package is the manual. It reads like a web site that has all the useful, detailed information on a remote link -- except that here, that means it's on a page further back. The rest of the content is rife with vague disclaimers on all the ways your pictures might look lousy or things you might think are a malfunction but aren't. It's almost comical. More than half of page 46, for example, is indirect, oh-by-the-way commentary that could easily and more clearly be integrated into the main instructions for each feature. It's as if Panasonic Tech Support got a shot at the manual and just threw every issue that has ever generated a call or e-mail into it.But that's okay. This isn't a camera for beginners or casual point-and-shooters, and photo enthusiasts may find the manual entertainingly bad.I do find that the noise reduction is a bit too aggressive, leading to the notorious watercolor effect, so I'll generally keep this at its lowest setting and shoot at the highest ISO possible.The only downside to the widescreen display is that it takes up so much of the back of the camera that there's very little room to actually hold the camera. Further, the control buttons are very small. I'm just comfortable with them, but am glad my fingertips aren't a millimeter larger.
Much cheaper than name brand option. Haven't used it for a long time but so far it is working great.
For the price, you cannot beat these Maxell paper sleeves for DVDs or CDs. Discs slide in easily and they are completely protected when the flap is folded over.NOTE: these sleeves are for temporary storage only - examples would be mailing discs, making copies of discs for others, burning a disc and wanting to temporarily protect the disc from dust, etc. For long term storage, these sleeves will scratch the data side of discs that you burn at home - retail/store bought discs do not seem to scratch as much inside paper sleeves.Think temporary.... think paper. Think long term.... think vinyl case.
WARNING - Even though this product is listed by Amazon as a "customers who purchased ... also purchased" item - THIS DOES NOT WORK WITH TIVO!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE!!!
Basically, It's a median quality product for a very reasonable price. Mine is working without any huge noise.Just one thing though, does any one know how to make the Date & Time shown when transfer onto PC? I need help.With analog A/V output to VCR, there's no problem. But when I use either USB or i-Link to transfer the Pictures or Mini DV Video onto the PC, the the Date & Time can never be displayed in my Video Edit Program or the DVD I made, and I don't really understand why. Please help, thanks.
Okay, I have to admit to being a bit disappointed. This film definitely does interesting things in low light, lots of contrast, very dramatic. But outdoors, it's just plain weak. The contrast is too high even in good light. It works well for low-light band photography, very artsy. It just plain looks fuzzy in well-lit scenarios. Kodak BW400CN is, in my opinion, a MUCH better film and the grain is many times smaller. Also, they should call it "Purple & White" not Black and White, since the emulsion and film is quite cyanotic. I have no idea what that would do in a traditional enlarger, this film is probably made for scanning. Again, if you're going to do low-light band photography, this stuff does cool things. I can't think of any other use for it, myself. I'll be sticking to the Kodak BW400CN from now on.
I purchased two of these 256MB memory modules for an older Dell Latitude C600 850MHz laptop, but the machine will not POST with one or both of these modules installed. Upon close inspection, it appears that the Edge memory uses high density RAM chips and I need SODIMMs that use low density RAM chips (the Edge SODIMMs have 8 chips, 4 per side, and memory that works in my Latitude has 16 chips, 8 per side). I was able to test the Edge memory in a different laptop (an HP with an AMD Duron 900MHz), and it worked without problems.I'm giving this product a 5 star rating because it is a great deal for the listed price. I would recommend that you try to verify that the memory will work for you before purchasing, though.
GREAT MICROPHONE FOR THE PRICE. THE KIDS LOVE IT WITH HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SING IT FOR PS2.
I have two computer science degrees. I can't get the print server to work reliably. Linksys Tech Support exists in name only.The Setup program is among the worst I have ever seen. I laughed out loud when I finally (!) finished the wireless config and the on-screen instructions told me to click the "User Setup" button to continue. There is, of course, no such button. It's Driver Setup. And don't get me started on the so-helpful error box that pops up and says "Connect failed."My Linksys Wireless G router is great -- too bad that Linksys' wireless client software and their support is so bad. Especially their support.
I have an area in my home that is about 100 ft from where my office and wireless router are at. I was having a hard time getting a good signal over there. The WET54G worked beautifully! I've had it for about a month now and have never had any problems. The only hiccup is in the setup. By default, the bridge is set to the 192.168.1.0 network - Make sure the computer you're using to set the bridge is set to that network. Once you've done that, you'll have no problems.
I give 3 stars because. Product would work for other vehicles. Came with decent instructions that were easy to read. Arrived the day after I ordered it!!! Downside. Product does not fit fit my 2008 Aveo5 even though Amazon confirms it does with its pretty green check mark. Sadly this cost me not only the harness. But all of the butt connector crimps I wasted preparing for my new install. Not worth mailing back for refund as I would spend way more in shipping it back. I might be able to use it on my wifes minivan :)
I bought this to run from my video source around the room to my projector that is ceiling mounted. The picture is clear and the cable fits tightly on the plugs. Exactly what is advertised and a good value.
If you are not very professional this lens is perfect for you !!!! Not very expensive with 70-300 and second generation VR and also even show up at 2006 but still hot one!
I have tried so many ear bud type headphones since I bought my iPod I had about given up on finding some that were any good. A friend of mine let me listen to his Fontopia ear buds on his MP3 player and I was really impressed with the 30 second listen. I bought mine the next day and have absolutely no regrets. These are hands down the best ear bud type headphones I've ever listened to, Period. They deliver a full spectrum of sound at all volume levels and only start to distort at the highest. The closed type design all but eliminates outside noises which allows you to fully enjoy your music at a healthier lower volume. I haven't found ANY ear buds that deliver the amount of clear base that these do.Do yourself a favor and spend the $50 once instead of trying all the $15 ear buds first. You won't be disappointed.
This may be nice and all for the price but beware: it auto-mutes your speakers when you insert headphones. I was looking for an inexpensive amp to replace my beloved but ancient (and now deceased) Marantz SR-92 when this Onkyo popped up for a seemingly nice price.I bought it from Circuit City, took it home, hooked it upto my PC and thought it sounded pretty good for the price...(I have very high-end ears...my home theater's brain is a LINN Classik)...I then proceeded to fire up Half-Life 2 when I noticed I had no subwoofer. See, I like to listen to my PC game audio through headphones while running my subwoofer.This Onkyo doesn't allow you to override the auto mute feature. Too bad.
Winding the wiring around the mouse is a great idea for storage; however the wire is so poorly made, it broke within a year. USB mouse began only working sometimes then by wiggling the wire the mouse would begin to work again. Didn't take long after that for the mouse to quit working completely. If you purchase this item I would recommend not wrapping the cable around the mouse.
After receiving this product I had no doubt before opening it that I would enjoy it and it's features. My brother has had this same product for a year or so before I purchased mine, which this gave me some time to use his to get the understanding of how it works.I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to dock their iPod next to their home audio receiver or other audio source, walk away from it to carry on other business or entertainment though out the house or out in the yard, and never have to go back to adjust volume or track selection. I work out (lift weights & run on our treadmill) 4-5 times a week, the tiny remote fits into my pocket and I can change a track selection with just a click from where ever I'm standing. This does not take away from my work out.I researched this selection and many of its direct competitors, and after all my research I found the DLO Home Dock Music Remote is in a league of its own.
extremely accurate and convenient to use. The AAA batteries last surprisingly long; I have had it for about a month and have yet to replace the batteries. It connects to GPS quite fast and holds on well. Of course you can't run in the woods because the trees block the signals. I like running with it because it's fun to keep track of my progress.
I recently started attending a university and found myself needing a laptop because I didn't want to disturb my roommates late at night. I also wanted a computer I could take to the library and something I could take notes with in class. I finally settled on this laptop and I have not been disappointed so far.This laptop has everything I need and nothing extra. It's sleek, lightweight package makes it easy to carry around in my backback without weighing it down and there's still plenty of space for a few textbooks and notebooks. The long battery life easily lasts me through a days worth of classes without having to recharge. The generous 14" screen provides plenty of viewable area for typing, which is especially important when doing papers at 3am and your eyes start to hurt. Smaller laptops with 12" screens might be nice and compact, but an extra 2 inches makes a world of difference on your eyes.Besides all the usual USB ports and ethernet/modem port, this laptop also has built a in wireless LAN card. Because the campus I go to is wired for wireless LAN, I can check my email and surf the web without having to carry around a separate cat5 cable and find a port I can plug into. It's also a money saver because you don't need to buy one seperately.The only downside to this machine would be it's 850MHz CPU, but it turns out that's more than enough for word processing and surfing the web. The other complaint I can think of is the resolution being capped at 1024x768. I wish the video card was a little better, but it's sufficient for my purposes.This laptop will get a lot of double-looks from other students because it looks so nice and the extra space in your backpack can make a huge difference so your back will be thanking you at the end of the day.
I recently purchased a D-Link DCS-5300G for home surveillance. Problem is the camera will ONLY work with a PC and ONLY on Internet Explorer. I don't use Internet Explorer I use Fire Fox. My wife uses a Mac! I don't want to return this but I need a solution for another machine/browser.I found the FREE solution onhttp://wiseowltech.com/support/support.asp uses javascript, great code THANKS!
I bought DSM-520 thinking how great it would be to have people in my house and wirelessly show them videos, music, and photos archived in my computer. Well, after a few days using it I was a little disappointed. I found that my new toy was more a hassle than fun. I lost count how many times I lost my temper when that crap lost connection with the server. It didn't really matter if I used the wireless or wired network, it always got stuck eventually.I updated the media server software twice (not the firmware, which hasn't been updated for almost a year now), and apparently, it got worse! Unbelievable. I was so frustrated I spent $200 on the thing and couldn't even return it (I bought it in Boston, but I live in Brazil). I didn't give up though.HOWEVER, all isn't lost. I found out that when I connected DSM-520 to my laptop computer with the last version of Windows Media Player (WMP 11), I didn't need the media server software that enables the system to find and share the media with the laptop. Additionally, it would not lose connection frequently and the streaming is just fine. Amazingly, the WMP 11 does a MUCH better job than that of that crappy media server software.All you have to do is have WMP installed in your computer and add the folders where the media files are to WMP library. You won't even need to have WMP running when using your DSM.Dlink still needs to improve some features such as the fast forward/rewind, USB connectivity with more than 20Gb devices, among other. But I finally made it work!!! Hope my comment helps the desperate owners that, like myself, thought of throwing DSM-520 out of the window.
Here's why I give this such a low rating - the IS motor sounds like a cheese grater in the lens. Now, I might not make a big deal about this if the kit lens on my 60D made ANY SOUND AT ALL - but it doesn't - it's silent. NO WAY should a lens like this be THAT loud. A click here or a light buzz there is fine - this is way beyond that.So I headed off to a local camera store after the grinding sounds to try some of these lenses in this class:At a local camera store I shot this one, the 70-300 Tamron and the 70-200 f4 L all on my 60D.To be honest - the Tamron is pretty damn close to the 70-200L in sharpness - but the L is a faster focus for sure.Point being - this lens wasn't even competing... the images were NOT of the same quality as the Tam or the L - they were just blah. Guys at the camera store said the same things about the shots, saw the same issues I saw.So - for those of you who are happy with this lens - great. I found the IS morot noise to be unbelievable and unacceptable... I don't want people looking at me thinking my camera is dead when it's just stabilizing an image... I went with the Tamron 70-300mm from the local store and LOVE the results on the 60D (the lens correction profiles in the 60D recognize the 70-300mm Tamron). Guess that's why they make so many - to each his own.P.S. - this lens at the camera store was also way too loud in IS mode.
I found the Soundstation product I use in the office to be so good that I decided to get this product for my home office.I purchased the 2 line version of this phone. I had two problems immediately. The light on the mute button stopped working. Also, there was this annoying intermitant hum on the line (which all others on the call could hear as well). I called their customer service and they were very helpful. They apologized for the problem. They told me that the hum was a design flaw and that new models shouldn't experience the problem. I asked them to send me a new version of the phone so that I wouldn't have this problem going forward. They gave me a return materials number.I received a replacement phone in the mail within a week and found that phone to have the same problem with a hum. I am very disappointed that they don't stand behind their product. If there is a design flaw then they should replace the product or refund the purchase price.
I like the product. I have used SanDisk products both personally and professionally and have generally not had issues on either front. The size of the card and that it had an adapter for bigger drive slots was the determining factor for me. And the Amazon price was the clincher !
I bought this for use with the LEGO NXT Robotics kit and it does work with it but..Connection can be finicky:- Almost never will Bluetooth Places say "connected" to the NXT yet the Lego software will find and connect to the NXT.- Often, when the Bluetooth Places says "connected", the Lego software WONT connect and reports the NXT as "unavailable".- Sometimes if the computer is shutdown when the bluetooth device is stopped (intentionally turned off), it wont reconnect and gives "Network cable unplugged" when the computer is booted up again. It takes finangling and rebooting to get it working again.Connection distance is about 15ft max when going from one room to another. I don't know if this short range is due to the NXT or the bluetooth dongle.As I don't know if the issues above are due to the bluetooth driver supplied, the NXT bluetooth driver, XP, or hardware I can't judge the products performance with any accuracy.It does upload and download information to the NXT so in that respect it does work.A side note:I have never gotten it to work with the NXT and LEJOS (Java on the NXT).
Love it!!! I haven't gone on any extensive walks with this bag, but its great and doesn't feel heavy or tire your back.
I just got this camera and it's so wonderful! I love to take pictures, and since I am away from family and friends, it makes it a snap to keep in touch.A lot of discussion has been made about price per photo, but honestly I spend about $15 to get one of those new Picture CD's and Prints for just 1 roll of film! Then most of the pictures I didn't even want prints of! So, in the long run the price per pic may be higher, but you decide which ones you want to print-- and THAT is invaluable.
I have no issues with this cable. For the price you can't beat it. As of today I've ordered 3 of these cables, two for myself and one for a friend. They appear to be of as good a quality as the more expensive HDMI cables for about a third of the price. I will definitely buy this cable again if I need another HDMI cable. Thank you Cables To Go!
The included batteries were already drained when I put them in my camera after charging them for 24 hours!
I just gave this "learning toy" to my 5 year old grand-daughter as a Christmas gift and it was a "hit". She loved it upon opening it and my daughter who is a teacher was thrilled. My grand-daughter now keeps it in her bedroom and is using it to help her learn about time, etc. while having fun. I think my grand-daughter will have learned how a clock works in time for my purchase of a "real" alarm clock for her birthday in a few weeks.
This studio in a box is very well engineered. It folds up and tucks away in its self-contained carrier. But I found the camera stand too high (and it doesn't adjust lower) and the lights to be too dim. If find I get better lighting just by setting up next to a window.
very good camera, nice amount of features, the night mode could have been better,pictures show a high amount of detail even when using the optical zoom. The ability to choose color settings and the large display were greatly appreciated. Most ppl rated the camera lower than it deserves cause of the software it comes with but what they should realise is that use of the software is optional you can always use other programs to obtain your pics from the camera.
After a lightning strike that took most of my high end stereo equipment out. I decided I needed a real power surge protector rather than a good "$30-$50" surge protector. I liked the idea of it showing current voltage and how many amps are currently in use and looks good in the rack.Once I got my new gear in, I had temporarily hooked it up to another "good protecter" and then ordered this, and any time I heard thunder, I powered everything down/unplugged until it passed.I was skeptical about the filtering capabilities, and honestly, I can tell the difference. Audio seemed a bit cleaner, especially in the high end, and video looked a tad sharper. I wouldn't say I'm blown away, but I was impressed that I could see and hear a difference.This unit allows you to make each bank of two a switched, or unswitched outlet, which is nice, however, 1 audio and 1 video are placed in a bank, and the manual says you should plug in to the best available outlet based on the description, making me feel like its a little bit of hocus-pocus. Unfortunately, with my setup, just about everything is unswitched where it doesn't need to be (for instance, my gigabit switch needs to be on all the time, but my bluray player doesn't need to be in standby, it could just be off, and since they are on the same bank, my bluray player is always in standby..You can set banks for delayed starting so you don't create a surge of power, for instance, when I used to fire everything up at once, my lights would flicker from the draw from the TV, now with the delay on, I haven't noticed any flickering.A great feature is the 12v trigger. From my stereo, I have this unit and a Monster HTS 1000 power strip wired to the trigger ports in and now when I hit the power on the stereo, both this unit and the HTS 1000 turn on. Great for saving energy and money on my electric bill when its really not in use, and the convenience factor (ie: I don't have to separately turn on my powered subwoofer.There's no doubt that I now use the coax in where I think the source of the lightning came through on, my picture still looks a bit sharper than before, so no loss of quality there that I can see.I actually use the network jacks now most of my networking equipment was destroyed, since it came through the coax and then the cable modem, so anything in my wired network was destroyed. The downside to using this product with Ethernet is that it can't handle Gigabit Ethernet, only 100 megabit-- So I'm rethinking this option, although I know I'm at least protected for now.In summary,Pros:- 12v trigger- 100 megabit ethernet protection- coax protection- delayed on/off on specified banks- displays voltage and amps (dimmable also)- Filtering seems to work- Rack mountable, but looks great in a stackCons:- Overpriced, makes me feel like it's not doing what its suppose to do and I'm being suckered- The manual is terrible- Ethernet doesn't support Gigabit- Red display, instead of the neat looking blue display on the higher end models- Thanks for the extra cables that I can put in a box in a closet (Note to Monster, leave these out, I can get better cables for less money)
I was attracted to this card because of its price (a real bargain). But, after reading a negative review on Amazon (the only one available at the time of this writing) I was also very skeptical of this cards ability to perform (or even actually WORK). I had very little to lose and a lot to gain... so I placed my order!It arrived in a small box with a mini-CD containing drivers for versions of windows prior to "XP". I have no idea how (or if) this device will function with "Vista", but I'm assuming that it should work since it's just a basic USB controller. Since I'm running "XP" no drivers from the CD were required. I turned my system off, installed the board into an open PCI slot, and then turned the power back on. Windows XP quickly identified the board and automatically installed all of the correct drivers.I proceeded to test my new high-speed USB "2.0" ports with an external CD recorder, a few USB 2.0 card readers, a digital camera, a printer, and a scanner. Everything worked "flawlessly"!I honestly don't know why the previous reviewer had problems with this USB card, but It certainly was an incredible bargain for me! I quickly ordered another card for my 2nd system (and may order another one for a friends system).Because some computers are very picky, I can't promise that it'll work the same way for you. I can only say that it worked flawlessly for me! I was able to pick this item up (NEW) for less than ten dollars (including shipping) here on Amazon. Truly an amazing bargain!-JM
This OEM Prodect works perfectly with my Nuvi. I have had no problems so far, although I have not used the suction cup mount (just the charger and the black piece that hooks up the garmin to my dashboard garmin stand).The only reason it lost a star is because I known from previous experience that the charger is susceptible to breaking, I've had one fall apart for no apparent reason before.
At $1.13, it's not exactly the one Bill Gates would have chosen. But it's also not what they use in the Mars Rover either! ... But for the money, it's OK.So far, I've charged it one time. It received and retained the charge. (4.24 volts) I have read that the potential (or retained power) gets stronger after a few charges.I have another NB-3L battery that 'says' 1500 mAh (though I know it's not), that outlasted this one twice. But it did last long enough to take 50 pictures in a Canon PowerShot SD550 that has power consumption issues, so this is GOOD!I think it's OK for a 'backup'.
The build quality is kind of filmsy.It's much like assembling a puzzle. Also, the drive is sort of laying on the metal bottom (screwed on, but still).When it worked, it worked pretty silently. However, I have had this product for about 4 months, and just today it failed on me. i have a kingwin and an ams venus both for over 2.5 years now, and they are still going strong.
I purchased this product because i wanted to extend my hdmi wire. i had two hdmi cables 3 meters each and i wanted to join them together but with no luck using this device.
I have had this printer up and operating for only one week. Basically, I am happy with its performance since I have had previous experience with Canon printers. One reason I preferred Canon is its four separate ink tanks: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. This allows you to change tanks as they run dry and not have to replace an entire color cartridge because one of its three primary colors has been exhausted. The only thing that I don't understand with this particular model is why the ink tanks for the three colors are one number (8) while the black ink tank is another (5). If you plan to buy replacement tanks separately this does not matter. However, Canon offers an OEM four-pack containing all #8 tanks; not a viable choice for the PIXMA MP510.
But for the price I'll make my own.....Simple easy to use had a more expensive DVR this one is soooo much bettercant record those special 1.5 or 2.5 hr discs ...oh well dvr discs are what 20cents ????love it love it5 stars if it made coffee....Nothins Perfect...lol
This keyboard duplicates a laptop keyboard. Short keystroke but full sized with numeric key pad. This is my second Ci70 and I use it daily.
Works fine. I bought a used lens, and it was missing the rear cap, so I bought this. Not a whole lot to say about it.
After I make a deep research, I decided for this that was an affordable video transmiter solution and it was what I expected, the Video Quality and sound are very good. I have WIFI and wireless 5 Ghz phones and do not have any interference problem.the cable wiring was giving me a little interference when I connect it, but after I organize all my wiring the interference go away.Something that I don't expected was the IR Remote control sensitivity, it is Great!. Since my wife wanted the module to be hide, I put the receiver module just behind my LCD 32" TV, I though I was going to have problems with the remote control, but guess what?! The remote control reception was sucessfull ! even when the module was behind the TV, isn't great?!So, I recommend this as an affordable video transmiter solution.
I looked for a long time for a remote camera to keep an eye on a vacation residence. Reviews of other similar cameras like the Toshiba IK-WB11A were spotty at best especially when using in wireless mode. Panasonic cameras seemed to get good reliability reviews, so when an outdoor wireless-G came out I decided to give it a try. I had some difficulty getting the ports forwarded through my router. The directions are pretty sparse when it comes to setting up your router. I guess there is a fair variability in how each different router is set up. Once that problem was solved it has been rock solid. In the 4 months I have had it running, I only had to reset it once, after a 3 day power failure. Actually, I think it was the router, not the camera that needed to be reset, but I reset everything. It does everything it is advertised to do although I don't use the audio feature. The motion detection feature works better than other webcam security software that I have tried.Addendum:I have now had this installed over 4 years and it continues to function as good as the day I bought it. As it is in a vacation home and I am frequently gone, I have had some problems with loss access via the internet. It appears that this is secondary to flaky DSL router. I finally purchased a simple timer at the hardware store. It turns off the router every night at midnight and then turns it back on a minute later, effectively resetting the router each day. Since then no problems. It doesn't require a computer to be running so both the router and the camera boot back up following a power failure.
The software is not at all user friendly, well, unless you like just doing flashcards. The direction and next step is not clear when you complete a unit, even after watching the guided tour multiple times. I agree with the other reviews about the audio CD's - if you would like to get familiar with hearing French then fine. If you want to actually function and learn what they are saying, forget it. My favorite is in disk one when you have no instruction on HOW, the lady says "ok answer this XYZ question in French". Ahhh, what now?
Product looks good on the Web But when it arrived it looks like they gave me the oldest one ,Housing of poor quality,6 cd's at top and bottom of case total scatched. Would not recommend to any body.
I was looking for some budget studio-style headphones to use when working with audio, rather than my little in-ear set I'd been using for lack of something better. I was dubious of the low price, but after reading the reviews, I decided to give these a try.Sound quality is very good, noise isolation is decent, and so far, comfort is no problem. They're not $200 headphones, but I didn't have to pay $200 either.
This product works fine. The last DVD CDROM you sent me would not work on my slower PC. So it was a crap shoot to find out if this latest one would work, it did. You need to put in the description of the item what type of machine that it will work on. Also the install instructions might as well been non existent. You didn't tell me how to install the HP Drive on an HP PC.
we wanted a smaller camera so that we would actually carry it around. This camera is great, I have no idea why people pay so much for much bigger cameras. This one is great for everything that we need. The convenience factor is huge. After several years lots of people just use their phones now but those phones cost big bucks and I doubt that they are as long lasting as this camera has been.
I bought this blower to help cool off my video card, which tends to run hot and make some games cranky. However, the blower isn't overly strong. Also, the pictures online seem to imply that it could blow air INTO the case, but it only sucks air out. Unfortunately, my video card is long and the blower is short, so the area of my video card that runs hot (where the heat sink and its own fan are) doesn't even benefit from the blower. I'm better off by taking off the side panel and blowing a small house fan into the case, which cost me the same thing as the blower and does a better job of cooling off the entire machine.The other problem I have is that the blower is rather tall, so by putting it under my video card, it practically sits on top of my sound card, which is two slots down from the video card. Not that I'm worried about my sound card, but if that was something more important, I could see the proximity of the blower's bottom causing heating issues there.If you have only a very mildly hot machine, and you don't need one specific thing cooled to any great degree, then this might help you out. It seems it's made really to just sit in a wide open area of your PCI slots and cool your machine by only a degree at most. Unforunately, it didn't help me with my specific problem.
After about only 2 weeks of owning it, and barely even using it, the seam in one corner of the cloth started to fall apart. It's not too bad though, I really like this cloth, but I'd thought the construction quality would be a bit better :\
I recently took this tripod on a backpacking trip through Yosemite, and could not be happier with it's performance. The tripod feels very sturdy, without being too heavy or expensive. I was able to carry the tripod along with all my other backpacking and camera gear for 40+ miles in the High Sierras and not once resented having to carry around the weight of this tripod.The tripod itself is a mostly aluminum construction with plastic quick release fasteners, which work very well for quick set up. Two of the legs have a foam padding on them which help greatly in resting the tripod on my shoulders while walking. The legs feature a bubble level on the center column, a feature which I haven't used much as I have a ball head on the tripod, making a level on the legs somewhat irrelevant. The center column also extends a fair amount, and is able to rotate 90 degrees, which may be useful for moving in a close subject, however I haven't had much of a chance to use this feature as of yet. My only gripe with this tripod is that the legs are a bit stiff rotate out from center...which makes it a little difficult to set up with just one hand.In short, this is an excellent tripod that has the perfect blend of quality, weight and price for everyday hiking or even long expeditions.
I am pleased with the product as expected (it was recommended by a friend), but most impressed with the whole Amazon process. I had to return the first product due to a defect, and received a replacement within a week without hassle..........I can't imagine buying anything else any other way.......
I had a very good deal on this item so I can't complain! For the price paid they are okay speakers.Altec Lansing is a good brand. I bought speakers for my MAC and they are very good.I was cheap on this item! I admit! (BOOOOOO!!!!!) I would have bought Bose Doc for my iPod but didn't want to spend $299.00Once again for the deal I got I can't complain. They are OKAY but don't pay full price for them.
I love my new hand control mic, I got the black unit and wanted/ordered the white unit oh well some things just don't work out.
Its hard to find speakers in this wattage range (10-13 watts). Most are either the really tiny and useless ones (1 watt to 8 watts) or the big booming sound systems with prices to match.At 13 watts (6.5 per speaker), these are plenty loud and reasonably priced. The space saving design is a plus, too. I originally had bought the creative vivids (3 watts per speaker) and found that even turned up all the way I wasnt able to hear youtube videos very well. SO I decided to upgrade. Not having much desktop space (which is why I tried the vivids in the first place!), these fit the bill. They have a small footprint, and the "flat" design is perfect for cramped desktops. And they are LOUD. I rarely have to turn up the volume past the halfway point.They sound fine for most ordinary work and music -- Obviously these are not a hi-fi system, dont expect booming bass like you can get with the pricey three-piece subwoofer systems. If you want an inexpensive pair of loud-volume as well as space-saving speakers, these are great.
I bought this product because I heard so many bad things about the finish touch whatever, and I'm glad I made that decision!! I use this to get ALL of my hard to get hairs. I use it on my face cheeks, chin, and my little mustache lol. I use it on my bikini area. Now about the bikini area, my hair grows kinda long and curly, so I had to trim it a little before using the panosonic so it won't snag. I also use it for the inside of my lips down there, if u catch my drift. Yes, its gentle enough to use down there...gentle but effective!! It gets close to the skin, but doesn't cut you. I would most definitely would buy another one and I strongly recommend this product!!
I am not sure why this review refers to game ratings when this is only a charger but what can I say its a charger. I purchased this to replace a broken DS Lite charger and it works good as if it were from Nintendo. I am satisfied enough to purchase another one if I need to.
I have own other type of message units.. Yes, you can get one that is about $50.. but this has the power.......and is well built.. I have other items with rotation.... This one does not rotate...simply thumps and does it effectively.. I use it daily too message by legs with for syatic pain.. It keeps me walking.
After getting an iPod Touch a few months ago, I had noticed how much better the sound was than on my MS Zune. I have had Zunes for a couple of years and have their "premium" IE headphones. I was using the Zune headphones on the iPod and really enjoyed the clarity of the sound, but I began to wonder if changing up my headphones would allow me to experience even better sound. Being a former musician (bass player) I wanted better low end.After searching and reading reviews for about a month I finally decided to try some relatively inexpensive phones and selected the Sennheiser CX-300. After receiving them 3 days after ordering (fast service) I tried them out, they seemed to have almost too much bass at first compared to the Zune.After burning them in for about a day and using them all week I'm very pleased with them. My ears have become accustomed to the sound and now the bass seems just right, the Zune phones now sound very thin in comparison.My ratings;Sound quality; 5 stars. Excellent IMO.Comfort; 5 stars. Using the largest earpieces I got the most comfortable fit and best sound (btw, I tried the same earpieces on the Zune phones, made them more comfortable but not better sound. They are small enough to wear in bed and lay your head on it's side and not feel them getting pushed harder into the ear.Cord length; 4 stars, just a bit short, but no problems.Value for money; 5 stars. You can spend allot more and not get much better sound.Durability; 4 stars. A bit subjective at this point. Build quality, cord seems very light compared to the Zune which has a cloth covered cord.Stylishness; 5 stars. Very small and unobtrusive. I don't want neon colored headphones!Item Design; 4 stars. Took one off because of the very light cord.Packaging; 4 stars. Not much to say except they came in one of those plastic sealed packages that's almost impossible to open without cutting the ends or sides apart to tear it open.External Sound Isolation; 5 stars. I sleep with them on partially to cut out external noise. They do an excellent job here.I would have given them 5 stars over all except for the cord. I'm hoping it's durable and will last. My only other concern is they look ALMOST identical to the Creative EP-630 which sell for a bit less. I'd like to be able to do a direct comparison some day.Overall, worth the money if you want noise isolating decent sounding IE phones.
Being someone with funny-shaped ears, I have previously found it hard to find earbuds that will fit into my ears. These were the first ones I found that would not fall out. Sound quality was good, and they kept me company through many a train ride, with lots of background noise. My only complaint is that I found that they would not last very long, even though I am very careful with my belongings. The wires would fray and eventually lead to the demise of stereo headphones; only one side worked. They were good enough, however, that I bought another pair before moving on to greener pastures (i.e. the Bose in-ear earbuds -- much more expensive, but worth it, too!).
i have read all of william boyd's novels, his short stories, screenplays and most of his essays--he's far and away my favorite contemporary novelist."Restless" is brilliant; it's right up there with his best novels, "The NewConfessions," "Brazzaville Beach," and "Any Human Heart."the only ones that don't come up to scratch are "The Blue Afternoon" and"Armadillo."if you like Ishiguro, Amis, McEwan, or the divine David Mitchell, you will LOVE Boyd's stuff.just get it!
I rarely write reviews but I had to for this camera. I bought this camera in a store after testing a number of digital cameras. Of all of them the clarity on the view finder for this camera was one of the best. It also seemed like it zoomed in more then 3x. This camera is perfect because it is small enough to take around with you everywhere! The only thing I would change would be to add a microphone to the camera. This is the primary difference between this and the Coolpix 5600 but for the price difference I am fine with no volume. It also takes a few seconds to get ready for taking a picture after taking one with the flash. I still find it faster then other digital cameras in its price range. This is one of my best purchases yet.
This adapter, as I have learned, comes in a newer format that older outlets can NOT handle (containing four extra pins). This means that this product was useless to me.I'm not bashing the product itself, but the vagueness of the description as not to mention this issue was annoying. Long story short, I'm returning this.
I also received this as a Christmas present and the software has crashed my system also. I am waiting for a response from the technical support.
When you are ready for an upgrade from your standard monitor, this is a great choice. You'll notice the color difference immediately; it is so much better. Great for watching movies or just easier browsing. Pair this with a good video card and you'll be blown away.
First, I actually have AKG HP40s, but they don't seem to be sold anymore and appear to be replaced by this model. They look identical to the picture though, even in the texture of bumps on the side, so I assume they are one and the same.With that said, to put it simply, these aren't just great for the cost, they're great period. The bass is VERY strong which I like esp. for gaming (hearing footsteps and gunfire)...also makes techno music sound awesome. On the same face, the bass doesn't sound faked or saturated (90 hz range), just concentrated in the 40 hz range (subwoofers are around 20 hz). Other music sounds amazing with a few equalizer adjustments...the low end-piano kick on Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody sounded like I was front row at a concert. Sweet Child of Mine's guitar intro was good and edgy but not trebly or sloshy like it is on some other phones.The noise isolation on these is good but not spectacular. Don't expect to be able to tune out the world with these on. For example, I have a laptop with a "loud woosh" DVD drive when it is copying full speed. These headphones made it so I could barely tell it was doing anything. Another point I noticed, when playing music even softly, it becomes impossible for me to clearly hear what someone is saying. With the music off, they sound twangy but I can understand what they are saying.The comfort factor of these is kinda a mixed bag. They fit over my ears well and feel darn near weightless (AKG is famous for this). The only problem I noticed was that the cups can become slightly sweaty/hot after an hour of use. However, if I take the phones off for a few minutes every hour, they dry and cool off fast and are ready to go again for another hour. For me, even in an extended 2 hour LAN gaming tournament, I always will have a few minutes to take them off and breathe :)In short, I give these phones 4.8/5 for the &lt;$50 price range. Don't expect the quality of a AKG 701 series but these are great for amateur audiophiles or semi-pro gamers. AKG makes the world's best headphones, beating out even Stenheisser, Koss, and Bose, so anything with their name on it is pretty darn good.
Considering that 1 set of Monster cables cost around $50, this package comes complete with 2 6ft Monster compatable cables, 2 long sets of rear speaker wire and a roll of regular speacker wire. Good value.
Love the design and convenience. The sling design is perfect.The build quality, though, is awful. After a year of intermittent use, one zipper has failed entirely, another zipper is getting hinky, and the buckles are starting to feel weak.
I'd give this card a 5/5 stars if Linksys stayed with Revision 2 of the card, but they changed it to Revision 4. This causes all sorts of trouble and you use windows default drivers. I don't even know what this thing does in 98. It's a shame that this had to happen, but I think I'm going to go with netgear now.
I am using it in Linux (Gutsy Gibbon with KDE desktop) and it works great. It stays connected to the net not like the new Ralink card that came with my laptop. It also worked with Vista on one boot, but I never tried it in Vista after that. Also I didn't even need the drivers cd that came with it. Total plug and play:) The two downsides are that you have to know how to install a new wireless card in your laptop(which can be easy or difficult depending on your machine) and the second one is that with about 30% signal strength it would eventually drop the network. Overall really great card, the driver problems seemed to have been overcome.
The unit is big, bigger than my old Tripp Lite Isobar6; wider and deeper but also less tall. The Tripp Lite was my old standard for sold construction and this APC unit has the same heft and metal construction. I was shocked to see how big the unit actually is; It feels very solidly built.Additionally, it has specially marked digital or analog filtering receptacles as well at two for high draw units (receiver and amp). And 10 plugs will leave me plenty of room for the HT system to "grow".I like the fact that power cords plug into the back plate of the unit. That features reduces the clutter under the TV by eliminating the "hair-plug" look of all the power cord sticking up into the air. Additionally, the blue leds are not overly bright.As for whether Power Conditioning is more reality than gimmick, I will not comment. I don't seem to have any noise issues in my system, so for me, the APC was intended to deliver peace of mind without adversely affecting the performance of my gear. It does this in spades.The APC unit is solid, well-built and UL rated for safety. It comes with many recommendations from audio reviewers and is a respected name in the industry.And while it may be overkill for some, spending a few extra dollars to protect a couple thousand dollars in audio/video equipment just seemed worth it. The only reason for 4 stars is because I haven't yet experienced a surge or dealt with APC's customer service department.
don't expect these to sound like $500 Hi-Fi speakers. But they do the job, seem sturdy and well made, and sound pretty decent. i'm happy with 'em.
Sweet gps works great...but, speaker not quite loud enough and bluetooth pretty much useless without external speaker. But as i bought this to be a gps not a phone, is it fine for my needs. Price was great and nowhere did i see refurb or reman, but packaging was a bit suspect.tsd
these binocs are great,with a clear field of view.you could spend a hundred more dollars and still not get any better product!
I want to get this for my new sony rx100. Too bad, it does not fit!!The string is too thick.
I just purchased this player last night and was impressed how easy it was to use. The software included was a blessing especially the online manual as the included hardcopy is not useful. I ripped several of my own CDs so that I have one CD-RW and got about 150 songs and was very pleased how easy it was. The sound quality is perfect. The headphones are not comfortable and the unit itself is not that pretty(I like the look and feel of the Sony Sports portable CD) but overall I am very happy I purchased it. The slip cover as mentioned in other reviews has got to go, but I use to protect the unit(until I find one better). This is great for anyone who travels alot business or pleasure because all you will need is one or two CD-RWs=300 songs and your ready to go. Also saves space in your carry on. If you love music and have a CD Burner-Buy this product!
I just picked these headphones up from Best Buy and I am quite satisfied with them. They don't have the acoustic or physical range like some of the more expensive models but these do exactly what they need to do in my small apartment. Like the previous reviewer, I found placing the transmitter above my head to help improve the signal and reduced all ambient static to a very slight buzz when nothing is playing, alerting me to the fact that the system is still on. Every now and then when I move, I get minor static, but it's not too distracting. Even though I've connected the system to a headphone jack, RCA provides a "Y" adapter that makes it compatible with a stereo RCA jack. The auto-power off function is a nuisance but an overlookable one.
None of the stores near me had this battery for my camera so I was very pleased to get it. The delivery was very fast and I'm very happy.
I haven't had a single problem with this since I bought it for my digital camera about two years ago. It has lasted a long time without any quirks or issues. Very glad to have this.
The drive works well with my XP operating system and Nero CD burning software. The only major complaint that I have is not in regard to the performance, but rather with the design. The drive is big, most of which is plastic. There is a considerable amount of space wasted to make the drive look nice. The two plugs for the Firewire cable are located in the back of the drive and are very flimsy. This drive is used for more than one computer and so I must exchange the Firewire cables. I broke off one of the plugs within the first week, simply by pulling the Firewire cable out of the drive. The second plug is loose as well and I fear that even with the utmost care, I will eventually pull it out as well, simply by using the drive. Although the drive works great, I would suggest considering a drive from another manufacturer.
The cleaning pen works prefectly on my lenses, and has even diminished the effect of a scratch on my very old Pentax telephoto lens. It is very small and fits well in what seems to be an increasingly smaller camera bag.
I must get a Ph.D in engineering because guess what... it works for me!.The claims by reviewer below are risible.Can you say "screwdriver"?. Sheesh, remove screws, open the box, with the drive in your hand, plug the IDE drive to the IDE cable, power connector into the drive. Put front cap, place the drive into the box, secure two halves with your hand, and finally place the back cap last (the one with the usb connectors on it). Place screws, end of story!Do you seriously think the manufacturer would produce an enclosure "one inch too short", and would produce something without realizing that an IDE drive actually FITS?. Of course it's tight, but OF COURSE it fits!.I wonder if TV is affecting the gene pool....
Well I'm not usually the reviewer type. I do often find myself trying many of the same type of thing. In this case, that happens to be high end headphones. Now I've never owned a $600+ headphone, but I will tell you what I have owned. Senns HD-280's (closed) Senns HD-595 (open) Logitech G5's (closed) A pair of everglides, many lower end logitech's, and probably every gaming headphone that ever existed (razor etc)Most recently I have gone from Senns HD-280's > Audio technica A900's > Logitech G5 > Senns HD-595's.Moving from the 280 to the A900's was definately an upgrade. Going from the A900's to the G5 and the HD-595's was a downgrade. I ended up returning both. The G5 (for what it is) sounds great and probably on par with some higher end headphones when your playing games, and taking advantage of Dolby 7.1. However after listening to music with a good set of cans, you will be madly disapointed. Also games that dont use 7.1 (unreal tournament 2004) sounded absolutely terrible.As far as the comparison with the HD-595's. Well, I will give the 595's highs, they are slightly clearer, without a doubt. However, the 595's have no lower end base at all. It was painful to listen to it. Mids on both are about the same. The main reason I prefer the A900's is because of the closed design. I know alot of people say open headphones sound better. Well that definately wasnt the case witht he 595's. Maybe if your in a room with absolutely zero background noise. I have an A/C and PC in my room, and it was really easy to hear those things through the 595's, where with the A900's that is not a problem at all.Comfort is a draw. The 595's are way smaller. They are comfortable, and they do not make your ears warm after excessive use. The A900's are much larger, and they are closed, so when my A/C is doing its job, i can really feel my ears being warm lol, and have to take them off and wait a few seconds every once in a while. This is not a big deal tho.Alot of reviewers are those who listen to music I dont listen too. I find this hard for me to take in what they have to say as it really doesnt relate to me. Hopefully this review will reach out to those who more match my tastes. I listen to Rap/R&B;/alternative (keyshia cole, taylor swift, eminem, paramore, three days grace) to name a few. The A900's are definately the best in what i listen too. I cant say how they would compare to classical, or jazz, because honestly I dont listen to that stuff. Also, I am a gamer, and these cans rock! 3D positioning is A+ and base and rumble in games sound totally awesome with the A900's. Also, I am 25, so figured Id put that out there.Anyway, you wont be disapointed with these headphones. They are definately top notch. Im sure some of the $300+ headphones may be comparable, or maybe even better, but for what ive had the chance to listen to these are definately worth the money. Ill say it one more time, if you spend your money on these, it will be one of the best sound investments of your lifetime :)
I am an electronic technician and I purchased this to match to my new HK receiver and rebuilt speakers, replacing the old spliced 16 awg that I have used for about 25 years.This wire is Not 14 AWG, it is likely 16 AWG. I have compared it to my 16 AWG cable and measured it in 2 wire strippers and a automatic wire stripper.It is a quality wire at 16 AWG and should be represented as such.However, I wanted 14 AWG so I'm sending mine back.
my youngest plays around with the old iPod and we needed a cover for it. this one fit perfectly and we're surprised that we could still find them. thanks for hassle free ordering!
PROS: Distances your nose from the LCD, reducing "smudges"CONS: Biggest issue is that it crops the field of view in the viewfiner. It's almost a guessing game with how much more the picture will include than what you see when taking the shot. Also decreases the size of the image, making it difficult if you don't have strong eyes (like myself).
I notice a much better picture with these cables vs. the component set that came with my DVD player. Those had little shielding and lacked gold connectors. The price of this set is a good compromise for those who don't want to shell out four times as much for Monster cable.
I love this camcorder. I bought it in June and have been very happy with it. The menus are easy to use and the picture is really good.My only complaint would be the size of the camera. It's a little bulkier than the competition, although still acceptable.Great camera from a great manufacturer. Never have had any problems with Samsung.
What can I say that isn't in the title. Cable seems to be well constructed and it moves electrons from one end to the other.
Purchased this camera for my husband's dive business so he could instantly photograph his students who successfully completed their scuba course. That was in November. A friend did some research and found that the film is being discontinued this year (2009). I should have paid attention to the other reviewers who mentioned this. Why sell a camera that you can no longer buy film for?! It came from Adobe Camera and when I called them to get a RMA#, they asked why I was returning it. When I told them - no response - but I did get my money back for the camera and the extra film I purchased. Seems ridiculous to me for Amazon to be selling a product that will soon be totally useless, unless of course, you have lots of $$ to stock up on film (it' expensive - turns out to be about $1 a picture - don't make a mistake!)
I couldn't get the stereo to fit in this adaptor. I went to Best Buy and talked to a salesman who knew just what to do. I bought his adaptor and used it instead.
I was not happy with the product as it was faulty.Unfortunately I had to return it and there were no hassles in the return.I probably got a bad piece but would not recommend not buying this item.
i'm a professional dj, and i've been using my mdr.4700dj for almost ten years. they're the best dj monitor headphones i've owned. i know many new products (such as the popular pioneers) have come out since; and to be honest, i haven't tried many of them; but these sure beat all the cans i used in the past. when you first get them, you might get confused about how to fold them back up. i think i was confused for a little, but maybe i'm just not that bright. the sound is great, and the construction is definitely solid.
I got this card in December 2006 and not a single problem. I have used it with a Canon PowerShot and aSony NEX 5What else can I say? 5 years, not a single problem. Great product.
I bought this back in the beginning of '04 at the ridiculous price of $1199.99...you can get a 50" Plasma cheaper today! Other than paying way too much back then I must say that 6 years later the LCD is still working perfectly fine with only 1 dead pixels. The only complaint I'd have now is that its not as bright as today's LCD monitors. I have a newer 20" Dell set up right next to it and you can definitely see a brightness difference. I recommend this monitor if you can find it used for $50-60. Any more then that and you might as well buy a new widescreen LCD.
These cards are a little bit slower and sometimes corrupt my files. There is a brand that I get at Target that I have been very happy with- Lexar Platinum II, class 6. I was hoping that these would be comparable, but they were not. The Lexars perform much better.
I need a TV tuner for my HTPC and have searched a number of places and checked out several options. Lots of options were available, but for the price I could not find anything better. The one I ordered did not have the remote, but I do not need it since I have it hooked up to my dishnetwork receiver.Quality wise, I am having some issues displaying the output but that could be my video card. My only way to check is to record and play back using my DVD player, which I have not had time to do yet. So for the time being, I will say that the problem is not the Tuner, but the video card.Even if the problem was the tuner, I still think that this is a good buy.
Controls my Westinghouse 30" LCD, Comcast cable box, Logitech surround system and Philips DVD player.Set up on my computer was really easy and fun, and the help button solves any problem when something is not working right.I'm very happy with this purchase
I am fairly pleased with these, the only negative I can offer is the field of view at wide angle is smaller than I would like, probably because it starts at 9x, intstead of 7x. They are comfortable, compact, and easy to use. For the price paid they are a nice little compact general use binoc, good for sports.
Nothing to review but a great quality product. It came in all its original packaging unopenend, and no defects. Works great and I've been using it since I got it in the mail a while ago. Highly recommended.
I loved the idea of this thing, since sometimes I don't record notes in my Palm if the circumstances prevent me from opening it, turning it on, switching apps and writing them down. Unfortunately, they didn't quite get it right; I was prepared for it to be a bit thicker than the OEM cover, but the molding was badly designed so it was hard to open and close, and didn't even close fully. That might have been dealable, but the buttons are raised, and on the outside, which is convenient for using it but means any pressure on the front, even through the heavy neoprene case I bought, randomly presses the buttons and messes up your stored messages. I lost a few before I figured out what was going on. So, two stars for the idea, but I'd really, really like to see a version with the buttons on the *inside*, lockable, or somehow protected, and a better-molded case.
Great sound and anti-skip is excellent! Doesn't even skip in my husband's hot rod truck! Could use a little more volume. Headphones are also good. Excellent value for this item considering it comes with a car kit! Highly recommended!
I read a while ago that the 500 model offer the posibility of changing the region code. I am interested in sending one unit to Latin America but do not know how to make the change using the remot contrrol. any suggestions?
Keyboard was easy to set-up. Worked well and I enjoy not accidently bumping the touchpad during use.
I recently upgraded my AV equipment, purchasing several items from Amazon (Pioneer VSX-821-K 5.1 Home Theater Receiver, Glossy Black, andYamaha NS-C444 2-Way Center Channel Speaker, NS-333 2-Way Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), andYamaha NS-SW210BL Advanced YST II Subwoofer - Each (Black)). The reviews were key in making my choices, as were considerations of size (due to the fit into the entertainment cabinet) and "wifely boundaries" concerning what could go where. Floor towers were out! &lt;g>).I'm amazed by the diversity of opinion - although largely favorable - expressed in the reviews, as with the reviews for the Yamaha NS-C444. Using Amazon reviews is, for me, a necessity. Filtering them for relevance and credibility is also necessary, eh?Growing up in the early hey days of Rock n' Roll (Chuck Berry, anyone?), my hearing is not what it once was. Still, the audio quality of the Yamaha speakers exceeds expectations. The response across frequencies is pleasing, with no overemphasis that I can detect (based on many hours of listening to a variety of music on Pandora).An obsessive audiophile or musicologist might find something lacking, and prefer studio grade speakers. Of course, such speakers cost an arm and a leg. For a fussy consumer like myself, these are perfect. For me, the speakers are optimal fits on the price point-performance graph.As noted, the "piano finish" on the bookshelf and center speakers will be pleasing to most. The subwoofer has a lesser quality but adequate finish on wood.The size and weight of these speakers are listed in the specifications. However, they seem larger and heavier than I anticipated. Which is not a problem, per se, but if space is tight, some careful measuring is in order.Having read the power specifications on the Yamaha pages, the power demand is less than anticipated. The Pioneer receiver easily handles the load, generating minimal heat even over several hours of listening to music at a moderately high volume.The audio environment for the equipment is located in a large ca. 25x25 room with a twelve foot ceiling and one wall that is almost entirely glass. The auto sound setup feature of the Pioneer made the appropriate adjustments - at least to my ears - for the system. Room size might be a relevant consideration for others, but the system has no problem filling the local environment with pleasing sound.Finally, the Yamaha speakers are a significant audio upgrade over the more expensive but much older JVC speakers they replaced. Alas, wifely veto precludes replacing the older JVC rear speakers (which admittedly blend into the wall quite nicely).
Amazon seems to be having a problem connecting the right picture to this item. The item they will actually send is a 200 pin PC2 4200, not the 240 pin format as shown. Therefore it will not fit in the desktop. Big disappointment.
I previously reviewed this printer before taking delivery. That review covered my primary reasons for buying this printer which are listed below.1- My previous experience with Canon printers was excellent. I'm still not sure why I bought an HP after my Canon was stolen.2- User-replaceable print head. My HP is now in the garbage as the cost of having the print head replaced was ridiculously high.3- 1 year warranty. HP only gave me 90 days and the printer lasted less than two years with very light use4- Cost of ink cartridges is substantially less with Canon than with Epson or HP. Almost every review I've read mentioned this fact.5- Canon includes a real set of ink cartridges. Not the chintzy starter cartridges that HP or Epson put in the box.Using Amazon's $30 discount for opening a credit card account, the cost of the ip3000 was less than having the HP repaired..... or even replacing its cartridges.Having received the printer a little over a week ago, I've put it through its paces and it's performed flawlessly. Setup took less than 15 minutes from the time I opened the box until I made my first print.The included software works perfectly with Windows XP. However, I'm a bit perplexed as to why it can't locate (and therefore cannot print) .tif files. I've had to convert .tif files to .jpg in order for them to be recognized. Perhaps I've missed something in the owner's manual, but this is very strange.The set-up guide, printed manual and on-screen support are all acceptably clear.Not that it matters, but this is a really good-looking printer. Its looks remind me of expensive audio equipment. With the front panel closed, it's very attractive.Speaking of the front panel; it feels pretty flimsy. It has to be open for the printer to operate and, due to space restrictions, I can't keep it open all the time. I wonder how well it's going to handle the opening and closing routine.This is, obviously, not a high-end printer. It only takes 4 ink cartridges and can't produce the larger print sizes that can be generated by more expensive models.However, I've compared prints made with the ip3000 to those from an Epson printer costing 5 times as much. The Epson takes 8 ink cartridges and prints up to (I believe) 13x19 inches.To keep things equal, I printed only 4x6 and 8.5x11 using my leftover HP glossy paper. The file was from a 4000dpi scan of a properly exposed Kodachrome slide. Maybe someone else can see where the Epson is superior under those conditions. I can't.Colors were pretty much identical and I actually preferred the skin tones produced by the Canon. Of course, if you need to print 13x19 this Canon model isn't going to do the job. However, if your needs as to print size are less demanding, it may suit you just fine.Although I haven't kept a count, I've made a "lot" of prints since I got the Canon. The levels in the ink tanks have barely moved. My friend with the Epson admits that his printer sucks up ink at an alarming rate. So much so, that he's considering having his larger prints made by a local custom lab.Bottom line? If you're looking for an inexpensive (to purchase and operate) photo printer that produces great prints with a minimum of effort, the Canon Pixma ip3000 should be seriously considered.
I was about to purchase the chrome, Mac-esque stand for my iPad but started reading in the reviews where the back could potentially scratch the back of the iPad. After seeing that a lot of people liked this, plus being one of the cheapest I chose this instead. The stand is portable, small, and it simply works. There's rubber padding at both sides of the base, on the bottom, and on the back support to keep your device held into place and not scratch it. I primarily wanted this so I could keep my iPad upright to play Words with Friends, check weather, and use as an external monitor. It's easily adjustable and I've got it at the perfect viewing angle for what I need it for. The only slight complaint I have is that when in portrait position you can't have it plugged in because of the small height of the base at the bottom, but horizontally it'll work just fine and this isn't that big of a deal to me. Great stand, cheap price, was about to spend $30 but fortunately changed my mind to this!
While this product is pricey for a portable radio, I think it's a great choice. I was very pleased with the quality of the radio. The ability to digitally preset stations, the sound clarity, the large display (can be backlit at the push of a button), and water resistant feature made for a much better product than most of the radios I saw as I researched which one to buy.I can highly recommend this.
First of all, when I opened the box there was no user guide, and when I installed it to watch a movie there was alot of snow, I tried to adjust the tracking and there was still snow. The sound was terrible. This has been a very disappointing experience for me.
These headphones were a perfect fit. They fit my ears snugly enough to stay in place even while running.
i ordered the music bridge and was excited about the idea of wirelessly sending music to my receiver and sound system. However, I didn't learn until spending an extensive amount of time on a few forums that it isn't compatable with vista. Great! I did get it to work with an old laptop of mine but the sound quality was poor and the music would cut out every few seconds. I won't use it again. I would try a different product.
Let me clarify my opinion on this Altec Lansing setup. The sound is great. Works fine on either my laptop or desktop. Okay, I agree with the other reviewers so far.The trouble is that the subwoofer picks up noise at random from the environment and buzzes, sometimes loudly, for 1 to 10 seconds, because of signals emanating from any cell phone placed within six feet. Sometimes it also makes noises due to a passing car out on the street or who knows what random cause. I would love to turn the subwoofer off except for when I use it, but there is no "OFF" button. Turning the speaker's volume down, or turning the speaker itself off, has NO effect.All in all, I regret buying this system despite the great sound. It just isn't worth the aggravation of random noises. Altec should have built in protection against the reception of this sort of background noise.UPDATE - May 18th, 2005. My cell phone provider *may* have been to blame for this problem. Ever since I switched from Cingular, I have experienced no problems. I am no fan of Cingular and paid significant money just to terminate their contract early and remove their claws from my hide. I suggest testing your cell phone near these speakers to see if they pick up the noise.
The title pretty much sums it up. It seems even when using alkaline (although I admit not the best/highest capacity) the keyboard, which only takes 2 AAs does not hold up very well - as little as a few days and it starts missing keystrokes. The mouse on the other hand works perfectly with NIMH rechargeables and the ergonomic design is very comfortable. I now use a wired keyboard with the mouse. Also you can turn off the mouse with the button on the bottom, but apparently the button on the bottom of the keyboard only establishes a connection with the transmitter/receiver connected to the PC, since it doesn't say on/off nor does it have an on/off LED on the bottom like the mouse (there is one on top but it's apparently just a battery indicator) - but it's possible they just didn't label this clearly, might check the docs for this at Microsoft's site. I would give 3 1/2 stars on account of the mouse but the keyboard is not very good, you're better off buying a different keyboard and just getting a wireless mouse.If you really need a wireless keyboard, I would suggest another model or be prepared to spend money on high capacity alkalines to keep this going.
The advantage of this surge protector-power strip is that there is a 2 outlet phone jack surge protector on board. I actually had a modem blow out due to a surge, and it came through the telephone line. Now I use a tel-surge protector so I don't have to unplug my phone when a storm is brewing. Note that most surge protectors (baring the kind with huge capacitors) cannot protect against lightning hits, but surges from power problems coming over the lines are common, especially in summer, and these devices can help.
The product works as advertised. Used the kit as soon as I got it, and was able to clean my cameras sensor. I'm planning on buying some more of the swabs. Also, I'm panning on buying some of the ready to go already wet swabs, for the on the road emergencies... just in case. Very good product, and easy to use.
I will never use a denon adkl1 ever again! Upon plugging this cable into my computer/router my computer refused to work with my router. After hooking up my oscilloscope to the end of the adkl1 I realized that the adkl1 had caused the circitry to evolve past purely binary signals! My computer/router were talking in hexidecimal (base 16)!! Right before my scope exploded (it's tube based and thus couldn't handle the supreme signal trying to uplift the hardware) I think it tried to talk to me. I am sitting at the library typeing this because the adkl1 "liberated" all the computers/electronics in the house. It even tried to upgrade my car but it's all analog (old diesel vw) but couldn't so it KILLED it! The power company has cut power off from my home cause it was trying to modulate a signal over the powerlines. Unless you live in the country without a computer/power etc I would not recomend this cable to you! STAY AWAY
sorry, I dont write good inglish and i dont kwon other way to contac you, so i will write here. I pay for the laptop and when the company tray to give me the pack I never be at home. Can you please make the travel again. Thank and sorry
Este peque&ntilde;o equipo vale mucho mas de lo que cuesta. Lo compr&eacute; con muchas dudas por el precio tan bajo y los pocos comentarios que encontr&eacute; pero puedo decir que su compra ha valido la pena.Hace exactamente lo que dice que deber&iacute;a hacer con solo dos pilas peque&ntilde;as AAA y brinda una luz bastante potente para lo que se podr&iacute;a esperar de un flash de relleno o soporte tan peque&ntilde;o. Si buscas una luz muy potente de estudio, este complemento no es para ti. Pero si deseas algo barato y que funcione como apoyo, esta peque&ntilde;a unidad te va a sorprender
I can't tell the difference in performance between these Celestron Omni's and my set of Meade plossl 4000's.
I have recommended this to all my co-workers and every single one of them have purchased this unit. It's perfect. What other products give you firewall protection, DHCP, ability to set up your own internal network, and a 24hr excellent support? Only this. If you have more than one computer, with high speed internet service than there is no question. This is perfect. Plus, you don't have to be a network guru to set this up. Might as well advertise this as plug-n-play!
This is my 1st digital camera. After trying and using several at work, Cannon, Sony, Olympus, I thought I was a genius for getting similar specifications at a discount price. oooops!!At times the camera is fine, turn on, let it buzz, point, wait, shoot. Other times, forget it. No picture. No way, nothing will let the shutter snap. In broad daylight. Useless for action pics. Useless for important shots, as you never know when it will function properly. Also, it will not recognize some media cards, and it randomly stores images on the built in or the card memeory. Again, no logic. I say pay a few more $ and get a Fuji, Olympus or Sony.
Sony DSC-F717 does NOT fit. Cannot comment on the other aspects of this item as it is going back to Amazon ASAP.
I was looking for a router to replace an old failing Linksys WRT54G and I end up reading reviews on this one and eventually made the purchased. The purpose of getting this router was to hope that it will support multiple wireless devices at once (2 Laptop, 2 Smartphones). After setting it up on the first night everything seem to run smoothly. I wasn't pleased with the configuration interface and I'll talk more about that below. I ran some load test on the router including download, upload and pings for a while and everything seem fine. I tried heavy internet use with all my devices (4 of them) that were connected via wireless and everything was fine. I also let my ping run over night till next morning and everything was okay, negligible packet losses. At this point I thought this router was it. Nope, early afternoon on the same day suddenly all my devices were off the internet. I attempted check the router configuration page and I was unable to get to it. Not via wireless nor wired. So I thought it might be that my cable modem might have disconnected and caused the issue, so I plug in my laptop into the modem directly, internet works fine. The next logical step is to power cycle the router (forget to mention that the router indication lights were all properly lid; power, internet and wireless were steady blue). After power cycling the router, everything went back to normal. So I thought this was just a one time hiccup. Nope, next day, same thing happen. The day after, just wireless would go down. The times when the router failed weren't similar so I don't think the cable modem (or ISP) is issuing anything bad to the router. In the end, that was enough for me, so I end up spending more and got a different router.As I mention earlier, there were some annoyance in the configuration interface and I shall list them below along with the Pros and Cons.Pros:- Lots of options and functionality.- Cute antennae.- Speed was expected as advertised.- Competitive price among routers on the same grade.- Works with 3rd party firmware (well I didn't try, or even get to try)Cons:- Sudden failure after a day of use; unable to connect to router, requires power cycle.- Every major change in the configuration page requires a 60 count down wait. &lt;-- power cycling should be faster than that.- Minor changes require 20 seconds wait.- Power cycling takes a long time.- Probably cannot support many devices at once. (at least for wireless)- LED lights are very bright, so it may be disturbing when lights are off at night.I might have gotten a defective unit, but requiring a 60 sec count down from configuration is quite annoying even thought I only need to set things once and don't care about it.
I heard a lot about this product prior to getting the IPOD, and as soon as I got the IPOD, I went and bought this as well. This works really well! The quality is pretty good for everyday use in your car, which is mostly where I'll be using it (I have a bmw 3 series).I had the IPOD play some Vietnamese songs and set it to a station on the dial, then said to my wife &quot;Listen, they're playing Vietnamese music on the radio!&quot; She thought it was real, too!
The Tweets are trash. Sounded horrible since the day I got them.But this kit is helluh cheap and sounds alot better than my old set up. I'm satisfied
This lens is almost superb for its price! It's a middle-class lens, what appears in the following:- it has bigger light-factor (3.5-4.0 vs 4.0-5.6 in the low-class lenses). This gives you more possibilities, for instance to use faster shutter speeds or to decrease the depth-of-fild for special effects)- the first (outer) lens doesn't spin what gives you an opportunity to use square filters; using a poliriser becomes as easy as any other filter.- the USM (Ultra Sonic Motor) gives you a really super speed of focusing and completely silent engine. You'll catch the fastest actions and nothing will distrub your object!These are the most important and useful features of the lens. I should also admit, that the focal distance of this lens is almost ideal for everyday photography, because gives you an opportunity to shoot from landscapes (~24-50mm) to portraiture (~50-85mm) with an equal simplicity and quality.
Great product. Received promptly and as represented. Nice quality. I would recommend this vendor and cable to anyone with the same requirements as I.
I have the 7x50 Steiner Ralleye model, which appears to be identical to the Marine version. It is built like a tank and gives you a lot of confidence that it will hold up to abuse. In low light and night conditions this is an excellent performer. If you are using this is an area with a lot ambient light (such as a town) or moonlight, it will really bring a lot of detail out of the shadows and is a better choice by far then night vison equipment costing hundreds more. The 7x magnification is also a nice choice for avoiding lense shake. (I also have a pair of 9x40 Steiners, and that move from 7x-9x power is noticeable.) The 7x50 also allows you to better follow moving targets. The sport auto focus system works very well and the optics are excellent.Edit: Oct 2009. I have acquired several other binos since this purchase and now primarily use a roof prism set of 10x40's as the weight is better and I wanted that little bit of extra power in the day light. However for low light and stability nothing beats these and they are still the best built pair I have. I would still recommend these.
I like this swingarm copy holder very much. I don't do a lot of typing so i just needed something small. It sticks to the computer so I never have to remember where i put it, and it swings flat out of my way when i'm not using it. I am pleased with this product. Thanx!
If your printer requires #97 / 96 cartridges, this is an excellent first pack to purchase - color and black all in one box. The strange thing about this pack, the color ink will probably last twice as long as the black ink (assuming you print mostly documents, not full color images). The better deal is to stay ahead of the game with the single ink twin packs:HP 97 Tri-color Twin Pack Ink Cartridge (C9349FN#140), andHP 96 Twinpack Black Inkjet Print Cartridge with Vivera Ink (C9348FN#140). I always like to have a spare cartridge on hand, not because they have little printing capacity, but because I never like to be caught with my pants down and no ink to print.I've had two HP printers over the past four years that both used this cartridge, and have had no problems with printing using HP cartridges. The #97 is the larger volume counterpart to the 95 cartridge. Paired with a 96 extra volume black cartridge (HP 96 Twin pack Black Inkjet Print Cartridge with Vivera Ink (C9348FN#140)), I get a decent page count out of this printer.Although not fabulous, but acceptable for printing photographs, the 99 cartridge paired with this one does a reasonable job. 99 is not easy to find in stores:HP 99 Photo Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging (C9369WN#140).If I'm not in a hurry and printing on inexpensive paper, I usually ignore the flashing front panel low ink lights and wait until the one of the colors doesn't print anymore. That maximizes ink usage from these cartridges. If the printer stops printing because the lights are on solid or the software refuses to print, simply remove both cartridges and replace them - you've now reset the ink level sensor.Compared to Lexmark, HP ink is less expensive. I think HP and Epson are pretty well matched on ink cost.
I am pleased with the transmitter as it works great with my Kindle and I can listen to music through the radio from the Kindle. However it does not work nearly as well with the MP3. I wanted to listen to to audio books on the MP3 and there is too much static for that. I have tried several different FM settings and cannot find one that works well with the MP3. So it does half of what I wanted and for the price it does fine.
This is a great entry level camera. I have used it for years and had no problems with it. Just turn it on and shoot. Great use of battery life as well. I have shot over 800 pictures with lcd off before i had to change them.
There are better cases on the market, but I couldn't find one close to the price of this one. Holds the PC snuggly, and there is lots of gadget space. Great deal.
The Speck Mac Book Pro 15" case protects my laptop extremely well and makes it very attractive to the eye. It fits snugly inside my Incase mac book pro bag. It is easy to remove for periodic cleaning, unless you wish for debris to scratch and tarnish such a beautiful machine.This product is terrific and I have no complaints. It is a very good buy.
These earphones are exactly what I've been looking for. I've always wanted a good sounding affordable set of earphones, and these are definitely it. I got mine for around 20 dollars and I've had them for about a month now. They are excellent. These are the best sounding earphones you will get for[...]. They sound better than earphones in the hundred dollar range that I've tried. They're very stylish and fit very well, the bass is just right and every sound is clear, what more can you ask for? Make sure you only buy them for sellers that have fulfillment from amazon, so you know you're getting the real thing. You won;t be disappointed.
This Mp3 player is somewhat good when you first get it. However, it breaks very easily. Especially the cover of the USB cable. I returned my first one because the first time I got it, the cover feel right off. So I bought another one and it worked fine for a couple months and then the MP3 player has a formatting error and I don't know how to undo the format error.
Works very well. Has a small footprint. There are alot of printer cartridges to regulate & replace. Have not tried the fax function yet. Does not print as fast as advertised & makes alot of weird noises. Overall, it does the job I need it to do very well; and I like the HP programs that let one use scan & other functions very well. I am happy with my purchase. I haven't tried the photo function yet. Hope this helps:)
The two Energizer Nickel-Metal Hydride Cordless Phone Batteries for my Uniden TCX905 were replacements for the original batteries supplied from Uniden in two hand sets bought from Amazon with the base unit. The original batteries lasted 18 and 26 month respectively. The Energizer batteries have a slightly higher capacity than the originals, but as I have only been using them since September 14 2010, they have not had time to prove themselves.The price at the time, was $14.78 each, which was cheaper than a lot of sellers I looked at for this branded battery. Delivery was 4 days to Fayetteville NC, quicker than the estimated time of six to nine days. So far, the hand sets have been performing very well with these batteries, lasting well before the need to recharge, and providing enough power to keep in contact with the base unit from the top end of the back yard, 320 feet away, in amongst the Longleaf Pine trees.
Tiffen Without A Doubt Makes The Best Round Filters Out There...But They're Also The Most [costly]...This Kit Provides A Solution For That Dilema...A Circular Polarizer Would Normally Cost About.., And For ..More, You Can Get An 812 (Warming Filter), And A UV Protector - With A Pouch...WOW...Every Camera Should Have A UV Filter - Even Just For Protection...Polarizers Are Pertty Handy Outdoors - To Bring Down Glare, And Add That Extra Burst Of Colour...And Warming Filters Are Great For Portraits...With This Kit, You Can't Go Wrong...Will Fit Any 62mmWide Lense...
This was a replacement for my StreetPilot 2820, which was shorted and blowing fuses. The original is about 2 1/2 years old. The replacement arrived timely and it works well, speaker is clearer then original. I knocked off two stars due to the cost, this thing should be about $15.
Overall, this is an outstanding piece of equipment, I mean, for what there is out there , this has to be the Best.I just bought mine and they are very nice in total quality and output ! I highly recommend !!!
While these DL disks cost a bit more than others, they are the only brand I've had good luck with. No coasters out of 40 so far. And, Plextor drives with the updated firmware manage to burn these at 6x, still with no problems.I've tried Ritek, both Ritek labeled and Memorex labeled. The Riteks are okay, but only burn at 2.4, and I've had at least one bad burn. The memorex labeled Riteks were terrible, with only about a 20% yield, over three different burners, including a Memorex DVD writer. Memorex did send me a replacement spindle from their warranty site. The replacements seem to yield around 90% - much better than the original batch.
they were kind of a waste of my money to me. the sound is too poor of quality for thirty. the treble was good but no bass. if you want good sound quality get earbuds they are the best especially the MDR-EX51LP and the E2C. if your buying these for running id get the sony brand they are cheaper and are the same sound quality but if you want good sound quality for running get clip earbuds. earbuds are probably better becauseallthe sound goes into your ear and none of it is lost. clip, behind the neck, and lightweight headphones arent good because the sound goes into the air. so yeah like i said i would get earbuds, clip earbuds, or the big studio headphones with the ear cushions, the sound isnt lost. if your low on money though and want to spend less than twenty or maybe even ten try MDR-E828LP and HA-X570 and MDR-J10 for good sound under twenty.
Picture is jumpy and color is off for people I am talking to. Software also conflicts with existing audio drivers. I tried it on both of my computers, which are relatively new and powerful.
This is my 1st Burner, and well it was simple to install, and I will admit that I do know what I am doing inside my computer. The Burner I bought had a different name on it, but it was in fact a Ricoh drive. The Software included was Nero 5, and it works great. My Only gripe is that I ruined 9 cd's in a row, due to the fact that my Hard Drive can not keep the information Cached fast enough, and I was getting Underrun Errors. This is not the drives problem, but my hardware. I will have to buy a faster Hard Drive. Then I will be able to burn at 12x not 4x. Ohh well a great drive to own.
Never received it. You delivered only additions to it (which are useless without it) but not the receiver
As a "dyed in the wool" audiophile, I take my home electronics rather seriously. The Apex AD-800 is a serious component, which can be purchased for a song. In every respect, the AD-800 does what it is supposed to do, and even manages a few tricks that make it quite unique."Who is Apex?", you might ask. I am new to the brand myself, but judging from the product design, features and even styling, this is a company to be taken seriously in home entertainment. The controls are well thought out, and the pleasingly sculpted front end give the device a professional appearance and feel. DVD and conventional CD's play flawlessly-- as do a wealth of other disc-based media which I have yet to explore. Much to my delight, the unit decodes High Definition Compact Discs (HDCD)-- making the AD-800 one of the few devices available that can realize the audio superiority of this medium. The unit offers true progressive scan, making it ready to interface with High Definition monitors. It features built-in surround decoders, allowing conventional audio amplifiers to access DVD's individual descrete audio channels. If you've never played a Surround DVD in your home, you will be thrilled, not only by the superior picture quality, but by the audio quality as well. Clearly, these players are being priced with the intent of phasing out VHS analog tape. Once you've seen and handled a DVD, your VHS library will most likely go the way of the LP record.The AD-800 is clearly intended for the hobbiest/enthusiast market. It has enough "whistles and bells" to delight the most demanding user, and yet is quite simple to set up and use. One note of caution to the casual user-- the AD-800 will work with any modern television receiver that has either S-VHS or separate video inputs, but does not have a built-in RF adaptor. This means that you cannot connect it to your "antenna terminals" as you would a consumer VCR. If you have an older TV set that lacks video inputs, the AD-800 may not be for you. Be aware that you CANNOT route this unit through your VCR to get around this problem. Most (and I do mean MOST) DVD's are copy protection encoded. Routing through a VCR makes the resulting output unviewable. This fact is clearly documented by Apex.This caveat aside, the AD-800 is a well designed digital component that will reward its owner with many hours of satisfying performance-- all at a price that makes it hard to resist or ignore. If you happen to be in the market for a new CD player as well, the purchase of an AD-800 becomes a no-brainer. It will play all of your digital media for the price of what you might have paid for a "Walkman"-- 20 year ago. Go ahead and order it!
Sounds quality is inconsistent. Display is hard to see when you have another accessory plugged in to the charger. Sometimes get a static/crinkle sound as well as hear the engine frequency sound. Works well enough that I wont return but definitely leaves more to be desired.
This is a great product. Normally Linksys is not known for their USB Hubs. After I purchased a Belkin product and had so much trouble with it, I was looking for something different. This product did not dissapoint. This product gets warm but does not overheat like my last USB hub did. My only wish is that they continue to produce and sell this product and perhaps add to their line with a similar product that has additional USB ports.
I have been using Leica straps on my Nikons as far back as the film era. This one is one carrying a Nikon D-200. A huge improvement over the wide, brightly logoed, largely useless and amateurish OEM strap.Well-designed, sturdy, possibly with a lower carrying capacity than the UPstrap, but at least the pad doesn't tear up clothes.
I've had this PDA since 2003 and I have to say, I still carry it as much as I did when I first bought it. I've had it for 6 years and it still has more functionality than the new products currently out on the market. I love the photo and video functions of this thing. I have downloaded a ton of games onto it that keep me busy. The MP3 player, the voice recorder, etc... I whip it out and feel like James Bond! It's that cool. When I bought it, I told myself this was going to be the last PDA I was ever going to buy, and so far, I've remained true to that statement.
I am pretty happy with this printer.. Its used in a small retail business and it gets the job done.. It warms up fast and prints fast.. It will actually print the invoice before the credit card machine prints its receipt.. If I had to buy another I wouldnt hesitate.. I Wish It did have network capabilities tho.. For now its plugged in USB and shared on a local XP machine
I have owned it now for about 2 months. Installation was a breeze. I use it for occasional printing. no complaints printwise. B&W; prints are nice. Color prints are awesome... though I am sure it uses a lot of ink which is where the cost is involved.Cons: Cartridges are expensive!!
Had a Epson C80 printer for 3 years. In my opinion the Epson is a crumby product with crumby design. I got the Canon when the Epson refused to print at all. I should have chucked the Epson much earlier as the Canon is SOOOO much better (won't try to print when output tray closed, has 150 sheet enclosed paper compartment as well as top loader, prints both sides, ...)
This is a great 7 foot length cable to connect my Zune to my boom box, this way I can listen to my entire album collection from the quality of the external speakers in the boombox anywhere. It would also work for a car stereo input fine, I imagine. You know what you are getting from a quality company like Monster Cable.
I've been using the same printer with the same cartriges (not the same cartriges literaly, I mean, I run out and buy another... you know what I mean) for about 3 years now and never had a problem, hopefully it stays that way!
When you have a disk card it is hard to argue with anything other than price, so for the price of what these was it is awesome.
As far as $20 goes, I think these are the best of the best.I have had a pair for 8 years, use them constantly to check mixes and track in the studio (although the sound bleed can be bad).I have beat them to death. The cord is frayed and has been runover hundreds of times, the seal is super weak after years of abuse,They are great for a more detailed listen to an iPod or laptop.BUT THEY STILL WORK, STILL SOUND PHENOMENAL, and I trust them over headphones that cost a lot more.Way better sound than many headphones and earbuds at twice the cost.Way better (sound and comfort) than Sony's Studio Monitor line at the same cost.ONLY CON (ignorable for the price):Not the MOST adjustable set of headphones, and after some wear and tear the seal will get loose.
I bought one of these and it was a total waste of money. It printed about 5 pages successfully and then the printer said there was a problem with the cartridge. Resetting, etc did not help and I had to give up.
Mine broke when I was stretching them just a little as I put them over my head before that I quite liked them.Update: I was able to order a replacement headband from the manufacturer's site.
This Yamaha receiver is a great mid-priced option for those who don't want to spend a fortune and yet are too descriminating for a boxed 'set.' Sound quality is clear and smooth, perfect for a mid-sized room. Sure, there are some similarly priced receivers that offer more features but I think if you listen to them with the same speakers in the same enviroment you will be pleased with the Yamaha.The receiver has multiple inputs, but digital and analog. It also provides conponent video cable switching if you need this also. I have this receiver as part of a home theater system with a progressive dvd player, and widescreen HDTV and a nice matched set of surround speaker. I was worried at the time that the Yamaha was the weak element of the system, but not so... Dvd audio is incredible, especially using digital inputs and disks with decent Dolby 5.0 or dts soundtracks. Cd audio is also quite good and you have the option of changing the enviroment settings to suit your tastes... arena, rock, etc.My two complaints are that the remote is not that user friendly and needs to be backlit. Buttons are small, as are the labels and the thing can be hard to use in low light. Also, there is only one digital coaxial input vs three (I think) optical inputs. This can be a problem if using multiple devices that don't all support optical cables. Hence, four stars instead of five but over all, for the price, this is a great receiver.
Very good product. Unlike other products, this one is very solid. I use it to hook up a cable box with HDMI output to a projector that has DVI input. Works flawlwssly and have not had any problems with it. Highly recommended.
Functionally (when it works) this is a great product with just the right feature set. Unfortunately, it is made by a company with horrible policies and service. My first player had a screen defect. I returned it the first day. Then the second one stopped working only 80 days from purchase. I called and described the issue (10 minute boot time, no longer recognized by PC), and they said I can pay for support. 80 days out and I pay for support? Buy an iPod.
i havent had my burner long and the darn door wont open. i hate buying crappy items.
I have had a pair of these as my main front channel speakers in my Home Theatre system for a few months. I am very glad I splurged and got these, the sound is smooth, accurate, and tight! I am using them with a Harman Kardon AVR 1600. I have the ES series JBL center channel speaker and for the four satellites, I use the JBL Northridge wall mount indoor/outdoor speakers. The accuracy of sound and detail blew me away with these front channel speakers immediately. They have a slender enough profile so that they fit on my mantel, which is what I was looking for. Most of the speakers on the market are just a little wider than these, so would not have fit the mantle. Also, they look great up there, while sounding great! I would most definitely buy these again, and I am looking forward to spending many years to come enjoying this pair.
After recieving this product I worked for 3 days online to get the product to work, I then contacted Garmin Company only to learn that this product is not engineered correctly and will not work on my NUVI 1300 and I ended up buying the proper product from the Garmin website......This product will not allow your Nuvi to connect to the internet nor will it charge it via the computer.......Very frustrating.....
Had a been flooded lost my motorola cable modem. Purchased the wcg200 without checking first and now I am stuck. BUYER BEWARECISCO IS NOT THE COMPANY THEY USED TO BE.I was a ccna, ccnp and I tell you what. I never would have thought Cisco would care less of there product. This complaint is 76 pages long going back well into early 2006.BUYER BEWARE CISCO IS NOT A GOOD PRODUCT
HDMI cable works great. I have a crystal clear picture and love watching my favorite shows
A houseguest that is a wanna-be techie STOLE this before I could try it. I did not confront him becuase it would have 1) been futile and 2) only got my blood pressure too high for my health. Sigh... He only steals the Best...
This model (FF 140) is an entry level fish finder, but it does everything I need for a day of fishing. It has a very large read-out screen. The specs say the screen is 4", but it is actually 4.7" when measured diagonally (the way ALL screens are measured).I use it in the Harbor (saltwater) and in the local lakes (fresh water) and it has never failed to show me everything I need to know whether anchored, drifting or going 30 M.P.H.I highly recommend Garmin. I bought Garmin because I heard nothing but bad things about Hummingbird finders. I'm glad I bought Garmin.
I have a fedish for music and when my classic 20 GB was full I decided to get the 160 GB....it is great and I don't have to worry about filling, I can load to the max.
I bought this monitor for the price. However, it as been a really great monitor. It was easy to set up, great color, and no dead pixals. This is my first LCD monitor. But when I need a new one or buying for that old computer that I let my grandkids play with. I'll think about buying another Viewsonic first!
I bought this camera after extensive research to take with me on a three-month semester in Europe. My main criteria were: 1) low price, 2) good picture quality, 3) short startup and lag time between photos, 4) portability, and 5) good battery life. Over the course of the semester I managed to take a good 1600 pictures of people, landscapes, and artwork in all different settings, and frankly the image quality blew me (and my family) away with its sharpness and vivid color. Lag time was great, much better than otherwise comparable cameras I've used. Battery life was excellent, too; I managed to get through the whole semester only recharging about four or five times (though this was probably because I tried to avoid using flash as much as possible). Video is quite passable, with decent sound quality. Durability was impressive; I managed to drop it at least twice, once on marble, and it is still in perfect working order.Drawbacks: image stabilization is digital and not, in my experience, particularly useful, so if you're in low light and don't want to use flash you will want a tripod or at least a solid object to steady it on - but that probably goes for most cameras anyway. The autofocus can have trouble in low light or when you're aiming at a hazy horizon for a landscape shot, but otherwise no problems there. The main thing that disappointed me was the lack of manually adjustable options under the "manual" setting: it allows you to control white balance and exposure, but that's about it (and even there you have to choose between presets).Bottom line: if you're a pro then this is probably not the camera for you. However, if you're like me and want a portable, inexpensive camera that takes quick, sharp, semi-artistic pictures, then you will be happy with the Finepix A820.
Though the picture quality is not as good as my old Olympus, the wide angle capability is just what I needed. I also like the very small size and the ultra-convenient base that does both downloading and charging. Very happy.
I have never received the service plan that I purchased June 21. I contacted them twice. The first time they said that they would send it. The second time - no response.
These work like any of 3Ms security filters. Thus, they do a good job of giving you privacy. However, unlike other 3M filters, you need to stick tabs to the sides of your screen to keep the screen in place -- vs. certain 3M models which have "plugs" so they attach to your screen securely regardless of any tabs. Thus, I'm giving it just 4 stars.
Got this little switch to go in my living room so I could connect my AV Receiver, PS3, and Directv DVR. Setup is a no brainer and the quality of this little unit is superb!
I guess I put to much stuff in mine because it wouldnt stay fastened on my visor. I ended up seperating the two and put one on each visor. Overall it works great for what I needed it for. :)
you get a SPI firewall, a NAT router, a 4-port switch, a wireless access point, a printer server, plus free anti-virus software. How low can it go?And... it works.
I've had my Pepper Pad 3 for three weeks now and am loving it...I use it every morning to read the paper, and in fact I've cancelled my daily paper subscriptions because I prefer to read the news on my pad (a change that nearly covers the cost of the pad). The scroll wheel makes it super easy to read even extended articles, and I can follow up on any article.In the kitchen, it's become my main recipe book. With the web on hand in 3 seconds, I'm never short of ideas and advice. The splash-resistant design seems to work well. I've not been so careful to keep it out of harms way and still. Even after I've spilled water on it, dropped it from the counter, bumped and what not, the pad still works great.My favorite use of the pad so far, though, is to play Go (a game somewhat similar to chess). I can lay down on the couch and tap the screen to play against players around the world. It's by far the best device for playing on-line board games that I've found.Yes, there are some bugs, but I've found that the software recovers gracefully and for what I'm doing, it's not caused any real problems. I wouldn't use the pad as my work pc, but then again, I wouldn't use my work pc on the kitchen counter top.I'd highly recommend the Pepper Pad 3 (plus a home wifi network) for anyone who wants the web everywhere without having computers all over the house.
A wonderful phone that works well with my two other units from any where in my three story house.
I have both the Memorex OptiFix Pro and the DR. CD & DVD repair devices and of the two, I'd have to say the DR. is the better machine. However, neither one offers much help for badly scratched discs. If you take care of your discs and handle them gently, the DR. repair device is good to have on hand for quick repairs of minor scratches that may occur when a CD or DVD is accidently dropped or scuffed, but it likely won't help much on discs that have been repeatedly mishandled, such as rental discs or discs from the public library. The DR. is definitely not the panacea for scratched discs that it's advertised to be. Still, it's better than nothing and may just save you the cost of replacing lightly scratched CDs and DVDs from time to time, and that makes it worth having. Until I find something better, I'll continue buying these replacement wheels for my DR.
I got this shuffle because my iPod Mini was kind of a pain to lug around at the gym. I got this and it holds enough songs that I can work out 2-3 times without hearing a song again. It's awesome because you can clip it darn near anywhere and it holds on tight! I was worried at first that if I was running that it would fly off, but so far it's really surprised me! I had to get different ear phones because my ears are small and the ear buds won't sit in my ears right but that's only a small inconvenience and is more of a personal issue than a complaint, really. Great product!
I bought these for my mom to put in her office and she loves it. I wanted to keep it for myself, but ended up gifting it as initial intended. They are small, but sound very good and can get relatively loud. They are great for the office because they are relatively compact and charge your phone/ ipod. When current speakers burn out i will likely buy this item for myself. Great Purchase.
This is great! It's strong, it charges my ipod, and makes it easy to change stations. I just wish the display screen tilted upward so I could do it when I am driving alone!
Great product I have to handle with my fingernails it's so tiny! No problems using this, I simply plug it into the SD card it comes with and put it into my computer. I've loaded it up with tons of music and pics and I still have room for more electronica, jazz, and too dark pics of friends at parties! Price too good to be true!
Built well, very good professional quality and does the job as advertized. Would recommend it to all my friends & family.
The radio works well and allows you to choose which counties to hear alerts, but does not allow you to choose which types of alerts i.e. tornado, flash flood, thunder-storm, etc. You have to get the next model up for that feature.
I read the reviews about how bad these were but, because they were cheap I thought I would try them. I bought nine of which four actually worked and five are coasters... I strongly suggest buying another brand. My dvd drive was up to date with latest firmware, using dvd shrink with Nero burn engine. Success was hit or miss.
No reader probably means no manual + box.Looks like a counterfeit, made in china. The colour is off compared to the 4gb product on sandisk website.2 very obvious scratches on the back.Works well on camera and Dell XPS laptop so far.Oh well...it's pretty damn cheap.
I bought this camera after reading the reviews, knowing about the Leica lens and because of the image stabilization.Here are the good things:.- Very fast, there is no shutter lag.-I like the picture aspect ratio settings, which allows you to choose 4:3 or 3:2 or 16:9.-Very nice wide angle lens and zoom.-Long battery life, fast recharge.-Small body, light.-Well placed controls.-Huge screenHere are the the not so good things.- I have not found a way to lock the exposure, and no mention in the manual about it. This make shooting back lit subjects very difficult.- The lens is not very bright, on dark situations pictures tend to be dark compared to my other camera, an Olympus Camedia C2040 Zoom 3x. I particularly miss the way the flash could illuminate quite far away..-The lens cover is flimsy at best and very delicate..- On dark situations you can get blurry images even with a tripod, very sensible to the subject's movement unless you use flash..- There are no manual controls, only preprogramed shooting modes. It would be nice to at least have the option of having aperture or speed control and the rest in auto.-The zoom does not work when shooting videoThe pre-programed exposure settings work, but most of them use the flash.Overall I have a mixed feeling about this camera. It is a very portable machine, with good behavior but it seems it only work in daylight or with the flash, which is not very potent. Pictures tend to be soft looking, even with the high pixel count. The image stabilization works if the subject is well lit.The camera produces good tonal range when the exposure is correct - mainly in daylight conditions- but it lacks contrast, at least on the normal setting.I think is a good camera for traveling, a good point & shoot, but anyone looking for at least a little bit of control is out o luck with this one.I will update this review if I find a way to solve some of the issues mentioned. Comments are welcomed!
I bought this based on several consumer reviews I read here and on other sites, and what I'd seen on display at Best Buy and Circuit City. I ordered it from Electronic Express on Feb 8, with free shipping, and it arrived on Feb 14, 5 days before the latest estimated delivery date. Very nice.My entertainment center's TV cabinet is 31.6" wide. My old CRT is a 27". I'd spent several months researching HDTV's and HD technology in general, and was expecting to have to settle for a 26" HDTV to fit in my cabinet. You can imagine my excitement when I discovered that 32" HDTV's actually do exist that are small enough for my cabinet, though I only found 3, including this one. At 31.1" wide, this TV fit beautifully.My wife and I subscribe to digital cable through Time Warner. Our plan includes 21 HD channels, including HD versions of all of our premium channels. Time Warner also offers an HD pack with 4 additional movie channels exclusively in HD, so we decided to try it for a few months. We watch close to 50 movies a month, so it made sense for us to add a few extra channels to really get as much out of our new TV as possible. I know DirectTV offers a lot more HD channels, but having used them once before, my experience found that reception is exceedingly poor during storms, and DirectTV doesn't offer local channels.After hooking everything up, I turned it on for the first time, and turned to one of the HD channels. I was sorely disappointed with the poor picture quality, until I realized I needed to switch the input source from TV to HDMI. Then, suddenly...:: jaw drops ::I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO STANDARD DEFINITION!HD truly is a whole other world. Images are crystal clear, and colors are more vivid than I ever thought possible. In fact, the signal being fed by Time Warner provides a superior image than even the over-the-air HD signals that stores like Best Buy and Circuit City have piped into their display models. Consider that food for thought if you're planning on sticking with the TV's built-in HD tuner. If you can afford a digital cable subscription with HD channels, I highly recommend it.The TV supports 1080i, but the picture is interlaced, and I've found that its native 720p offers better overall image quality. I've read that choosing between one or the other depends on what you're watching - action-packed programs such as sports being better suited for 720p, and 1080i for everything else. Personally, I don't watch sports. I hate sports. But, I love action movies, and I've chosen to view everything I watch in 720p, even if I'm watching a documentary. 720p just looks that much clearer to me, because each frame is drawn all at once.Go to any electronics store and you'll see that the picture quality on all of their display model HDTV's are set on Vivid. The brighter picture is designed to grab your attention and 'wow' you. I tried the setting out at home, but I found it surprisingly overwhelming. I switched to Standard, and immediately found it perfect for home viewing. I especially love the TV's Light Sensor. When enabled, it automatically detects the ambient light in the room and dims the picture to match. It makes for incredibly pleasant viewing at night.After watching a few of my new HD channels, I switched on my XBox 360 Elite. I have its HDMI cable connected to the second HDMI port on the back of the TV. Words cannot begin to express how much better XBox games really do look in HD. If you own a 360 Elite, and you have friends who've been pressuring you to upgrade your TV to really enjoy the visual power of the console, I urge you to heed their advice. I can finally clearly read the HUD in Call of Duty 4, and Halo 3 is now a truly cinematic experience. I downloaded a trailer for Clive Barker's Jericho the other night. There's a screenshot of a scene from the trailer you can see at most gaming web sites. It features a close-up of one of the members of the Jericho team - the woman with the butch hairdo. The image quality of the trailer when viewed on the 360 Elite connected via HDMI is identical to the picture quality in that screenshot. It totally... blew me... away...I'm also now finally able to take advantage of the 360 Elite's ability to upconvert standard DVD's to 720p, and it does an incredibly impressive job of that. It's nice to know I'm not going to have to shell out another $170 for a stand alone upconverter to enjoy my current DVD collection. One thing to note is that any upconverter's ability to produce an HD picture is dependent not only on the quality of the chip it's using to convert, but the quality of the DVD itself. Some DVDs will absolutely shine when upconverted while others may produce some digital noise. For example, The Matrix displayed a lot of digital noise while Superman Returns was spotless. Keep that in mind if you already own a 360 Elite and are shopping for a stand-alone player. Having said that, I'm going to wait another year until Profile 2.0 of Blu-ray is released and compatible high-end Blu-ray players come down in price. I know that the PS3 has a built-in Blu-ray player and is future-proof with its inherent internet connectivity, but I have zero interest in its games.In summary, I couldn't be a happier with my new Sony. I've already got the next week's worth of my favorite movies set to record in HD, and I can't wait to see them. I've already watched Spider-Man, Videodrome, The 6th Day, and Bram Stoker's dracula, and they all looked spectacular. You really can see every single pore on peoples' skin.
I wanted a device that I could carry in my laptop bag - this one is very light and I'm impressed at how tightly engineered it is... it's very thin and overall compact for an inverter. Maybe someone would complain that it doesn't feel sturdy - it's so light - but that's a big selling point compared to the brick I had before. The USB port is a great feature, too, allowing me to keep my phone charged when I'm using it in GPS mode. Or I can power my iPod - the FM transmitter performed well when I tried it. Pricewise, it's hard to beat this since it combines an FM transmitter for an MP3 player and power for both an AC device and a USB device - I've seen units that do just one of those for more!
I bought this tv at the beginning of the year and it has been nothing but wonderful. It's so versatile. I love how you can tilt it up and down. The stand is awesome and you have the option to wall mount it. The remote is really easy to use as well. No complaints so far! ;)
The Canon i9900 employs eight (8) cartridges. For several years I purchased the Canon 8-pack of refills. The eight separate colors seem to run out in even succession--except for the red and green--I have several new cartridges in my drawer. The six-pack does not include the red and green. Perfect! By the way, the Canon i9900 has been flawless for the several years I've owned it. And the photo color and clarity continues to amaze everyone. This may have something to do with the fact that I have never used any ink but the genuine Canon ink. You're money ahead to buy this 6-pack rather than get hit for $12 to $14 each down at your super-office-supplies store.
Have had the XK35c for about two years and using it only occasionally. Printer cartridges are expensive and very hard to find. Printer part of this multifunction device works fine. After one year of very little use of the copying and scanning features, the corresponding module started failing. Ridiculous. I called XEROX and they referred to a third-party company that provides service support. This company immediately tried to replace my printer for a refurbished one...
I have never had a problem with mine and I have had it for about a year now. It is really quick and simple to use, no need to install anything; just plug it in and go.
I got this from Costco Thanksgiving sales back in 2010 and I use it during vacation, plane trips, snowboarding, and jogging. Recently due to the fact that this pair doesn't have iphone control, I started looking for alternative. I have tried, iBeats, Monster N-Ergy, Skull Candy 50/50, and SOL Republic AMPS. This seat sounds a little bit better than the Skull Candy 50/50, not as clear as N-Ergy and doesn't have enough base as the iBeats. But for the price. I didn't realize this pair of headset actually sounds very good. It have lasts me 2 years now too. I haven't find one that can replace this one yet. Only if it would have iphone control, it would be perfect.
I bought this thing for my brother and he used it four or five times. The battery is "defective" and needs to be replaced. I've heard on a number of sites that the batteries are "defective." Don't buy this thing if you plan on using it without an adapter of some sort. Costs $35 to replace the battery, which is built-in and requires sending the whole machine back. With shipping, I'm sure it costs over half of what most people pay. The only thing "defective" is the machine itself (and the wonderful people at Audiovox). Other than that it's great!!!
The timing on my items were great i was expecting to receive them between the 20th and the 25th but instead they arrived on the 13th!! Excellent! Items also work perfectly fine.
I ordered the Pepper Pad 3 from Amazon and the first one that came was defective---the screen would not come on. After speaking to someone at the Pepper Company I was told it was defective and to send it back, which I did. Amazon quickly replaced the unit the same week (great customer service). The next Pepper Pad I received did come on and function BUT when on the web it kept knocking you off. I contacted Pepper again and they stated that the software was crashing and they didn't know why. Needless to say this one went back for a refund.I really liked the Pepper Pad 3 size and mobility wise IF it would just function correctly. I may think of purchasing one again later IF all of the bugs are worked out. I wouldn't necessarily say not to purchase one--Just be AWARE that the software is FAR from perfect at this time.
This clip holds the radar detector fine. It doesn't move or flop around which is a plus. I was a little concerned that I would lose some of the radars functionality since the bubble that detects signals from behind is covered up, but it still works great.
The 4GB Compact Flash Compatible micrdrive is one of the best CF cards on the market, and its priced at a reasonably, and virtually uncheatable. Some of the newer jukeboxes don't use microdrives, so don't expect to find one when you crack open your mp3player and void your warranty!
Better build quality than the f/1.8 and incredible price point with many of the attributes of the f/1.2 at a fraction of the price - this is my new "go to" lens when I want a lightweight, fast prime. It isn't the sharpest lens wide open, but stop it down to f/2 (and beyond) and you will be amazed. Great bokeh combined with fast AF for just over $300? I call that a deal any day of the week. As long as you aren't expecting "L-series" results I suspect you'll be pretty pleased with what Canon has to offer. Add the extension tubes for some incredible macro capability as well. I really enjoy this lens on my 5D. Highly recommended!
This is a great product if you want to control several componets of your stereo system. Works really good with the Audiosource Stereo Grafic Equalizer. Worth the money.
If you already have XP MCE but don't have a tuner card yet, this one gets the job done. (Other models come with a remote and Media Center-style software.) I've recorded about 80 hours over the past 2 months to make DVD's for the kids to watch on car trips. No hassle install, no driver updates, crashes, or hangs. Video quality is top notch. Only uses about 6% cpu while recording.
This is an excellent option to enter the semi-pro photography world; it is a great value, you get all you need to start taking digital pictures, although the optic (canon EF 18-55 mm f 3.5) is not that great for indoors, the carrying case is bad quality, the camera is light weight and it has a pretty fast response.
I had the 2x1 and am now using the 4x1 to share a printer among multiple PC's. Just the thing! Easy to install, software switching, and no problems!!
Fantastic vacuum! This is my second because the previous one that I had for years finally wore out. It is well worth purchasing and replacing the old one that I used for so many things.
Este mp3 player es lo mejor que he podido comprar, todas sus prestaciones son espectaculares. lo recomiendo ampliamente.
I needed a null modem, saw this, and was attracted to the small form-factor.Received the product, and it's clearly labeled "NULL MODEM".However, upon a failure to communicate between my two serial devices, I did some research and discovered that this adapter is wired straight through.It's just a plain old gender changer, nothing more.This is a rip-off.*** DO NO ORDER ***
I ordered the videosec 600tv lines IR camera 1I8 $84.99 from Warehouseseller it is brownish in color and came with a power adapter. I have had this for a week now. Compared to another camera I am using "VideoSecu Bullet Outdoor CCD Security Camera Day Night 26 IR Infrared LEDs With Free Power Supply 1Z8 $44.99". The 600tvl 1I8 is a heavier larger camera has a wider lens a little sharper overall quality is a step up. for a sub $100.00 camera it has a solid feel to it. The night vision is great the LEDS.the picture is excellent wider and better than the 39.00 video sec. Overall both cameras are what they are for under $100.00 I would buy another 1I8. If needed.
I'm an audio professional and am disappointed in this mic. I am using it with a HDR-SR12 camcorder. Sony doesn't offer many solutions that fit their AIS shoe. I am looking for better audio capture but this mic comes up short. It is very tinny sounding compared to the built in mic (hi pass at 300hz probably to reduce wind rumble). It is not a true shotgun mic design. I shoot primarily documentary style so wireless or bulky mics are not usable. Unfortunately, neither is this one from Sony. Frankly my old Sony TRV65, with it's forward facing stereo mics & proper windscreen, produces way superior audio tracks. These new camcorders with upward facing mics capture all ambient with no DIRECT sound and Sony offers no adequate solutions. Why do we end up getting better HD video but suffer with inferior audio in these new designs?I tried ordering a replacement thinking my mic was defective but it sounded the same. Thought my new camera must be working improperly so I sent it and the mic to Sony service along with video clips demonstrating the problem. They shipped it back saying "no problem found" and commented that their technicians could hear no change in the audio in my video clips. They must be listening on tinny computer speakers or accept it as "normal performance." Either way I'm out my $45.I am left with designing my own solution, an X-Y configuration (think Zoom) or possibly a mid-side that I can encode during post w/built in adjustable compressor/limiter (SSM2167).
It was in great shape, just as described. worked like a dream.Would purchuse from him again.It came quick
When you ask the tech community for a good cd/dvd brand you always hear Verbatim. I've had my problems with them in the past which caused me to switch to another brand, but after awhile I knew why Verbatim was better in the end. Verbatim cd/dvds are not known to be fake and work on old and new burners equally well. As I said before I switched to another brand after having more successful burns with them, but in the end those dvds had compatibility problems with burners causing bad burns, errors in the middle of burns, discs not being read at all, overall a lot of coasters. With Verbatim the only problem you'll get is bad burns.
I own a bunch of these for my Nikon bodies and lenses, and they're terrific. I use them on the Bogen-Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip and I've got no concerns about quickly changing bodies mounted on the grip. If you're still screwing and unscrewing stuff on your tripod get a quick-release setup and you'll never look back!
It has been worth paying a bit more for these DVD-RAM with the case since they last longer than DVD-RAM without the case. Since the Panasonic DVD-RAM never comes out of the case we don't worry about scratchage from tossing it on the shelve.
I've been buying these Delkin shades for ever and I wouldn't have a camera without one, especially the new digital cameras that don't have the view finders to look thru. Delkin pretty much makes a shade for just about every camera out there and that includes the older film models as well. For the money, you can't go wrong and I highly recommend the Delkin shade if you own a camera... period!
I purchased this tripod to carry in the car, but it's not very good. The head does not move smoothly, it's hard if not impossible to get it leveled, once it's leveled all you gotta do is move the head and your leveling goes away.Tripod sits in the back of my closet, never use it.
The MacBook pro is a very good investment. A fast computer and very intuitive. Your service is very good as well. Thanks.
I actually took the advice of the previous review and didn't buy this item - I got is free from Best Buy with my iPod Shuffle. I looked it up on Amazon when I got home with it and was worried when I read that it fried another customer's shuffle. But I have had no such problems at all. In fact, my shuffle doesn't get as hot charging through this speaker as it does when charged through my lap top. Perhaps the other product was just defective.I'm not big into electronics or picky about sound quality so I can't make detailed remarks about that. All I know is that it is a simple system with satisfying sound quality for me. The size is great as I will be heading off to college in a month and therefore smaller is better. I especially like that the shuffle plugs into the USB port at the base since this is a good way to keep such a small device in one place and it looks nice (however, it can be a pain to turn the actual shuffle on and off because you have to give it a good tug to remove it from the port). One improvement that would be nice is if the shuffle could play through the USB port instead of requiring an extra cord that plugs into the headphone plug. This is really just a aesthetic improvement and would cut down on parts to possibly lose. However, having this separate connection could work in your favor - you don't have to let the iPod charge through the speaker base since the sound is transfered through the cord, not the USB port. Therefore, if for some reason your iPod does get too hot in the charger, you have the option of removing it while still being able to play music. Also, it would be nice if it could run on batteries.Overall this is product is really just what I needed for my shuffle. It can be hard to find shuffle accessories as opposed to regular iPods sometimes, so this was a great find for me.
This is my second time using Kingston memory for my computers and I'm yet to be disappointed. Kingston provides quality memory for a fraction of the price of "Dell" brand memory. Highly recommended if you're looking to speed up your computer in an era when you can never have too many GB.
I delayed buying the MapSource Blue Chart CD-ROM for a couple of months after buying a Garmin CPSMAP 76CSx because I couldn't get comfortable with what worked with what and what would it look like, and how much would it cost to download the marine charts I felt I needed. Enough time passed that I finally had to make a decision whether or not the handheld GPSMAP was going to function as a backup to my boat's chartplotter or not as I had to pick up my boat from a shipyard 120 miles away and bring her home. I got the chart coverage I needed as part of my "free" download and the loading of the CD into my laptop and the download from my laptop to the Garmin all went smoothly. The handheld Garmin worked perfectly and mirrored my chartplotter accurately for the two and half day trip up the Inter Coastal Waterway. I could have navigated the whole trip with the BlueChart if I had to, although it would have been inconvenient due to screen size.
I'm pretty tech savy, and This is by far the worst experience ive had with ANY piece of electronica ever. Dont let the low price fool you, theres a reason for that. The drivers are terrible for this, Uninstalling this scanner requires 4 different programs, tech support charges you money for help (even though I bought this 2 weeks ago), and if you actually get the scanner to work it will take a good 25 minutes to get the 1200 dpi resolution scan. Also the software it comes bundled with (Scansoft Paperport) is horrible, i have 2 gbs of Ram and it ran as if i had 128 mb. the TWAIN compatibility is awful, and it isnt compatible with any third party software. I wish there was something good I could write about this scanner, Aftr 2 weeks I got fed up, returned the scanner and bought an HP. People please do not hurt yourself by buying this awful piece of junk.
The AT-PL 120 was possibly more muscle than I needed, but all I've ever wanted to do since I discovered CDs and MP3s was record my LPs and .45s on my computer. I spend far more time in front of the monitor than I ever do listening to my old phono.It took me forever to figure out how to hook it up. I've got a Dell XPS 710 with a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic Sound Card and as it turned out I was using the wrong jack and going insane trying to figure out why I had no audio. I could hear the LP playing on the turntable, just barely, but no matter what I tried it was frustrating me. My Sound Card didn't come with any instructions and I ended up going to Creative and downloading the documentations. I discovered that the 5th hole named FlexiJack did 3-in-1 duty supporting Microphone-in, Line-in and Digital I/O connections. I was told to not use the Mic jack and when I did try it I had inadvertently turned off the pre-amp on the turntable. For the next poor soul struggling with a similiar problem, the phono out turns the pre-amp OFF. You don't want to do that! If you do you won't hear anything coming out of your computer either.The 2nd best part of the whole deal was the software than came with my Sound Blaster is first rate for what I wanted to do. You can not only save it in .wma format but cut to the chase an save it as an MP3 and even take out the hiss and clicks. It sounds great! It has exceeded my expectations. Frank Sinatra's Only The Lonely never sounded so good. I feel like a pro with my professional direct-drive turntable and my Dell's awesome sound card.
I designed something like this 30-years ago and lacked the courage to market it. I like the fact that these guys have done it and that they did it so very well. Simple, attractive immensely useful.It should always be noted that this fits between your TV and your stereo. It will not work on either alone.The same automatic volume control can be made to keep your music within limits. That means garage musicians, too though you have to know how to hook it up.Especially valuable to me, a deaf person, is the fact that I can keep my music from annoying neighbors. I cannot tell the difference between loud and too loud.I use a meter to measure volume frequently. It is essential to remind that commercials are always precisely within the proper loudness limits. It is the sound effects, especially on DVD and Blue Ray that offend. Loudness differentials of as much as ten times are smoothly corrected. It is impossible and unreasonable to legislate relative loudness. This device is the only cure.A wonderful device!
Although it is a bit more expensive, I prefer this unit over the OEMs and generic DVD+RWs because of the reliability and consistency in operation.My generic units were inconsistent recording DVD+Rs at 8x, sometimes taking 11 to 14 minutes recording the same full 4.7GB disc and resulting in too many "coasters". This unit takes exactly and consistently 8 minutes for a full disc at 8x recording, using the same media, with no coasters. I use Memorex 8x discs (single layer) for my recording.The box includes Nero software, an audio cable and mounting screws. The unit comes with replaceable faceplates in black and white colors, the default being black. The Optorite web site (http://www.optorite.com) has instructions on how to change the faceplate.One tiny note, I had to modify the DMA settings on the BIOS to UDMA2 (instead of the default Auto setting) to correct an issue with DVD playback (it was skipping tracks). I'm not sure if this is an isolated issue specific to my MSI board or if this is a general issue with the DVD unit.Media types / Max Writing speed:DVD+R / 16xDVD+RW / 4xDVD-R / 8xDVD-RW / 4xCD-R / 40xCD-RW / 24xDVD+R DL (double layer) / 4xRemember that the write speed is dependent on the media. If you purchase 4x media, the unit will record at 4x. Although you can manually change the recording speed, results are not reliable when writing at higher speeds than what the media supports.I use this unit with Windows 2000 Professional, P4 3.4, 1GB RAM.Windows 95, 98 (except 98SE) and NT are not supported.
After hooking up our home wireless network using a Linksys WAP54G and appropriate cards, in combination with a Direcway DW6000 sattelite Internet connection (the recommended approcah by both parties) we anxiously awaited the range extender. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. This product, once it finally decided to set itself up after numerous attempts, crippled Internet bandwidth capability to pre dial-up speeds, locked up PC's, and required electrical power reboots after several hours on the device to restore network communication. If you use broadbandsatellite internet/e-mail with a WAP, DO NOT USE A WRE54G.
it installed perfect, it charged up and then it worked for a few months. but then my ipod died. the battery is likely still working but the ipod hard drive died. i can't say whether or not the battery is "related" to the ipod dying... i wish it still worked, but the battery seemed ok.
Item looks okay, seems to be nothing more than the regular cable that comes with an i-pod with the addition of an ear-phone jack. I have not installed it yet but it should do the job okay.
Your pricing is excessive. I don't know what Canon charges, but the 8-cartridge set costs more than 20% of the cost of the printer itself.wk
I bought this from newegg for approx 1200. All I can say for 100GB HD, and the dual DVD burner this machine rocks!Average battery life is about 3 hours. Which I think is not too bad for a 15.4 inch.My friend has the bigger brother of this (Acer Ferrari 4000)My laptop vs his on 3dmark 2005 I scored 100 points lower than his, (which is not a big deal, I think it's more of the processor speed than anything else since he has a 2.0ghz turion)After a week have 1.5GB of DDR ram, this is a very very game worthy machine for 1200$ Battlefeild 2 used to stutter is 512mb of ram, it runs fine. WoW runs excellent, CS:source runs great!Highly recommended.+ X700 64MB graphics+ 100gb HD+ DL DVD burner+ Very nice card reader- no bluetooth (who's complaining?)- design is kind of bland (from owning a VaioS480, apple powerbook)- In the heavy side (approx 7lbs with power brick)
I've been taking and developing pictures for nearly 50 years. The Coolpix 950 is my second digital. It's truly one of the greats with plenty of creative features. The macros are impressive, with distances less than an inch. The Coolpix requires lots of time understanding the many buttons, wheels and software driven features. It seems to me that the Nikon computer people and their mechanical people could have made it easier for the user. The available user instructions from Nikon, including their CD ROM versions, could have been much better designed, even for old photography buffs. Their technical service phone number is a toll call and I got busy signals THREE times even after I connected with their menu-driven answering machine. Their website tech help is very good, but not if you are in a hurry. The camera is a major user of power so you will need long lasting batteries like NiMH. I bought a rechargable ProPower Pack from Unity Digital for $100 that lasts a considerable time. I'd rate the camera itself a 5-star and the support and user help a 3-star, for an average of 4-stars.
I have both the 8X21 and 10X50 versions of these excellent binoculars for the casual user. The 8X21 size binoculars are great in both performance and compactness. The 10X50 size offers the same performance but are heavier and take up a little more space. I recommend the 8X21s.
This camera was a piece of garbage - pics came out blurry and with spots - customer service was lousy and did NOTHING to correct the problem - BIG headaches!!! Will NEVER purchase another ANYthing made by Olympus again!
I needed a cd player for my 4 year old granddaughter's room. I wanted simple and inexpensive. I was thrilled with my purchase and even my granddaughter can operate it. What a find.
these are really neat - sound quality is excellant, and the whole setup is very convenient, especially the remote control. Well worth the money!
I wish the legs were black, as the silver looks a bit cheesy but overall it is a solid product for the price.
I just bought this printer.Cannot set it up needed tech support. Tried all routes and options wasted 8 hrs for nothing. Will never ever buy from HP."your tech support is horrible"
I went from 1 GB of memory to 2 GB with the Corsair Memory. It installed fine and doubled my speed. Great product!
nicest headphones i've ever had so far. look great, sound amazing, use them on a raw computer audio output making the headphones are loud enough, and they demand an amplifier. but honestly u dont need it lol. So yea if you were looking for a great pair of headphones at a decent professional price go for these. dont listen to the bad reviews they almost made me miss out on this great deal. Go for it! =]
This has been a fun bargain. It enables us to hear our favorite CDs by using the "Car Kit" plugged into the car's cassette player, which is connected to the CD player.
After three years of use, this battery still holds over six hours of energy after charging. It is much more efficient than the battery that came with the camera. The price is right and the quality is amazing.
I am a serious bird watcher and purchased these binocs for a less serious friend. I was astounded at the clear optics, close focus, and light weight. They will not outdual my $1500 binocs, but are very adequate for sporting events and for casual birding. I have purchased several pairs to gift to my less serious birding friends. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED......I am referring to the 8X25's
The flash did not work well. In TTL mode, the pictures came out so dark. It performed worse than the built-in flash on my D50. In Hi Man mode, the pictures were too bright, completely washed out. In Low Man, the pictures were dark but slightly brighter than TTL mode. I returned since there is no point to have an add-on flash that's is worse than the built-in flash.
All the colors you will need, great quality, a trusted brand! Buy it, you won't be disappointed. Easy to use and the case keeps them from getting damaged.
Researched for months. This is the best plasma edtv for the money! A#1
Simple - Very easy for non-techies to get started setting up their own wireless network. Press one button and you're pretty much done. Encryption (safety) is simple to setup also. Although it may be confusing which one to choose when setting up your laptop - as some laptops do not have all the features (eg: WPA2 PSK) so you should pay attention to that when setting up.Complex - Modifying this router to accept Linux, eg: DD-WRT. I suggest setting up DHCP with Static Leases based on Mac Addresses (Physical Address).--Also you can physically modify this to accept USBfeature of flashing to DD-WRT:-overclocking the 200mhz processor with the click of a button-VPN (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP)-UPnP, Port Forwarding, Port Triggers, DMZ, QoS-Load Averages, Avaliable memory, IP Connections, and more.
I read all the reviews about this curling iron and it seemed like a great one to purchase. Mine seems to shut off too soon [it is a safety mechanism built in] and I have put it on the highest temperature and still not satisfied with the curl. It is possible I have a defective one since so many others found it a good item. Check the product again to see if anyone else had trouble with this iron.
This cable worked fine. The only problem is that the color of the cable was received as white and not black.
I bought this for my Nikon D80 and it goes along really nice. Not as big as the bulky SB-600 or 800. Its a great carry around flash for leisure shooting. If your wrking a wedding or something I would go for the upper models but if your just starting out and dont need the big guns then this is for you.
I bought it cuz I lost the OEM cap that my lens brought.What can I say? It's the original cap for Nikon lens. It's perfect. It protects very well the lens.I think we cannot find best cap for Nikon lenses.
I won't write much about this digital camera, as so much has been said already and I simply echo those sentiments.I have never owned a camera and I have many, which so clearly captures action far afield! If you're a nature photographer and don't like hauling a tri-pod, this kit is it for you. The image clarity and functions are not matched by any other camera I've used.I teach Art and Design for Business and my students walk in with many different makes and models of digital camera.... the Nikon D80 is hands down, the best tool if you can have only one!That's it... I have no reserves about recommending this kit.
My Deckcell USB 2.0 to SATA + IDE (2.5", 3.5", 5.25") Cable with Power Adapter came early. It was in good condition and it worked on two out of three HDD's. The third drive was recoganized by the computer but no drive letter appeared in "my computer" window. But what can i say 2 out of 3 isn't bad. I would buy from BrilliantStore again
This webcam was recommended to me by a friend. I was skeptical since I am not a computer person. However, I was surprised to find out that it was easy to install and use. I even got it working with both Windows Live and AOL IM so that I can talk to my Mac user friends. The microphone is great and so is the picture! The price in stores would be a lot higher than what Amazon has it listed for. I liked this so much I bought one for my brother so now I can webcam with him! He has had the same great experience with it. I am planning on buying one for my parents and my parents-in-law for Christmas. GREAT PRODUCT!
These speakers work fine and can handle alot of volume. Can`t beat the price and they sound great attached to a cd receiver with 50 watts per channel output. They fit right in place of the factory speakers with no hassles. Took a week to get them from CA to CO even with paying the extra 15 dollars or so for expediated.
What can I say, needed this cable, didn't want to give apple even more money, so I took a chance and bought this low priced imitation. It works! I'm happy.
Please do not get this filter at all. Its not really worth the savings as the flaring effect is just too much to handle.I took a few shots in Pike Market at Seattle and the bright neon signs and yellow bulbs tend to reflect back from lens to filter back to lens. All my subjects had ugly green flares across their faces.It kinda killed the great 35mm f1.8 lens on my D90 results.I also noticed it always bounces the light source 180 degrees across the frame. Try to shoot a Subway sign framing it at the top right corner and you will get a reflected image of the sign on the bottom left corner.
I used to use disposable cameras before I decided to go ahead and buy a 'real' camera. After buying this one I wish I had stuck to the disposable kind. I have to be honest and say that I really like the option of taking panoramic pictures and the size and weight of the camera BUT...Every time you take a picture with this camera, it pauses, zooms in a little and then takes a picture. What this means is that you can forget about taking pictures of non-static events and forget about ever getting a shot with good composition. I would recommend buying another camera or just sticking to the disposable ones.
I looked for a "glove compartment" entry level camera and the DXG-409 exceeded my expectations. I have taken about 600 images with it and it functions reliably and produces acceptable results. The shortcomings are the typical rechargeable vs non-rechargeable battery issues (I use rechargeable batteries)and lack of optical zoom. But when you are out in the field and need AAA batteries, just head for the local drugstore or convenience mart. The 5-second "processing time" between shots can be a disadvantage, also the dim LCD image in bright sunlight. But for the point and shoot fixed focus casual user, it's great. Just remember to anchor yourself when shooting to eliminate a blurred image. The software can enhance substandard images with acceptable results. I also like the internet mail image sharing feature of the software.My experience with the DXG 409 (cost $85.00 USD) has encouraged me to look at the new DXG-528 5 megapixel with 3x optical zoom and AA batteries.In summary, the DXG-409 is a very good value for the entry level user - I've given it a "4 out of 5" rating.CER, Simi Valley, CA
Received this from Adorama (which is an authorized B+W shop). I wanted to see what all the hype was about.. I've been using a Hoya filter on my Tamron 17-50, and was quite satisfied.. Taking the same picture from each of the filters made me realize that the B+W was in fact slightly clearer/sharper when I pixel peeped.. When only the best will do.. :) The other thing I noticed was the B+W filter was also heavier, which was nice. Without a doubt in my mind, I will be ordering B+W MRC #010 UV from now on when I buy new lenses..
I initially connected it to our HD TV, which was on the second floor. There was very poor reception, and no improvement over the previous antenna, broken rabbit ears. So I took it to the attic, and connected it to the HD TV through the old cable TV line. Now the reception is excellent. We are very satisfied with it.
I was impressed at how easy it was to setup, but I was very dissappointed with it's range. I had it setup in a window facing the other building, 100 feet away. I had 90% signal strength at 50 feet, 60% signal strength at 100 feet (just outside the other building), and ZERO signal strength on the otherside of the wood stud wall. I repositioned the WAP11 in 3 locations...no luck. I have heard that the Linksys WPC11 PCMCIA (in my laptop) card is horrible when it come to walls...maybe that's the problem, except I also read on someone's website that they had opened the WAP11 and found a WPC11 card inside of it!!I hope they increase the power of this unit...until then, I'm returning this one.Good Luck
The case was what it looked like in the picture and it arrived quickly and was in mint condition. The only think...I wished the case had a belt loop or an attachment lanyard or something like that, so I can keep it together with the camera even when i take the cam out of the case. Other than that, if you need a servicable and affordable case, this is it.
My main concern (and something which held me back from buying a Microdrive for years) was noise, considering that this is an actual miniature hard drive. It was extremely difficult to find real user information regarding noise on this. I hate hard drive noise, and for cameras with sound/video recorders on them, especially ones with good microphones, having componentry with moving parts could be a dealbreaker. I finally chanced it and wish I had done so long ago. The drive is extremely quiet in its standard spin noise. Standard spin noise is almost inaudible; I have to hold the camera up to my ear to hear it. It does not show up in my audio camera audio recordings. Head access and drive spinup is more audible, but still does not seem to create a problem (and I am a stickler for noise). It's almost comical to hear the drive spinup and head access noise, because it sounds exactly like a hard drive--much quieter, of course.The drive gets quite hot on continuous use. Solid state can get hot, too. The drive cannot be used at elevations above 5,000 ft or the heads will crash. It is Type II CF (slightly thicker than Type I) and not as many devices take Type II. Having a small hard drive uses battery somewhat faster but it hasn't been a drag.Heads auto-park when drive is not actively accessing. Drive is reputed to be MUCH more delicate than solid state CF. I don't know why the drive should be so fragile in its parked state, and don't worry about that much, but what I do worry about is something happening while the heads are actually accessing. I basically baby it and am extremely careful with it, especially when the camera is on. Even beforehand, though, I got in the habit of putting the camera's wrist strap around my wrist in case I dropped it or something happened. This could save not only your camera, but your expensive microdrive.Microdrives were about half the cost of solid state CF. But recently, I've seen cheap (slow) CF memory on sale matching Microdrive price per megabyte. Good quality (fast, i.e. Lexar's high speed stuff) CF media is slowly closing the gap but still almost double the price per megabyte, unfortunately.Although Microdrives are technically slower than the many of the quicker CF cards, they have a small (128K) buffer which can help with CF bottlenecks. I bought a Sandisk Ultra II CF card for 640x480/30 frames per second movies on my digital camera, and the Sandisk couldn't even get past 1 minute due to some bottleneck on my card. I should've gone with Lexar as I only later learned that Write Acceleration Technology was proprietary to Lexar (camera must be compatible with it, and mine was--I just thought it was a camera thing, not a media thing).If you don't go with a Microdrive, or if you have the money to do so, I suggest Lexar Media's later high speed CF offerings.I've also stopped pushing Seagate's ST1 (Microdrive equivalent) because they have disrespected their loyal customer base by making exclusive/full production contracts with OEM's for YEARS and not even releasing a few ST1's retail to the public, all the while telling customers who put off buying Hitachi Microdrives for literally years (like me) to keep waiting, giving them fake hopeful estimated release dates, only to never release the product and never contact the customer, and only to say "Oh yeah--we pushed the release date back again--now we're hoping next year at the earliest". OEM ST1's pulled from devices and sold on Ebay generally won't work because they are not fully CF compatible, meaning they will probably work in most card readers, but probably will not work in most cameras etc. This is intentional. Only the "Retail" drives will work in most devices (cameras, etc). OEM drives typically work on just ATA/IDE standards and do not respond to the full CompactFlash specification/command set. That goes for Hitachi Microdrives, too. Only buy from reputable sources like directly from Amazon (which also have generous return policies) where you know you're getting a retail and not OEM drive.As a final note, Secure Digital (SD) memory does not seem to have the architectural bottlenecks inherent in CF cards & devices, and price/MB rates have tumbled shockingly (about half the price of CF media now?!). SD is MUCH smaller and the carrying cases are normally just retrofitted CF cases, but it emables the camera to be smaller. Available capacities are not as high as with CompactFlash, but 1 & 2 GB SD cards are now becoming common. So you may want to take that into account when considering your next camera.
Great product it works fine I been using it for the last four mouths I have had zero problems with it . If anything happens to my radio I will make sure this is the item I get. Works great!!!!
There isn't much to say, it's a 4GB memory card. I like it, there have been no problems so far.
I bought this adapter as I am using a Nikon R1 macro speedlight (ring) on a Tokina 100mm macro lens. The R1 kit does not come with a 55mm adapter, and I found that this metal adapter is strong enough to work without flexing.By the way, when using any ring light on the Tokina 100mm lens, you must put the lens into manual focus mode or you could burn out the focus motor due to the weight of the flash. This is only an issue with externally focusing lenses such as the Tokina, but in macro you are almost always manually focusing anyway.
This product is really nice, however it takes some getting use to looking at a screen that is longated that normal. Great picture fits really nice in our RV. Can be hooked up to anything you have analog, cable satelite, stereo etc. Really love it.
Unlike some other reviewers here, I don't have a $300 pair of Bose headphones to compare these to, but that's pretty much the point isn't it? As an initial test (not recommended for normal use), I tried these while driving 65 in my Jeep Wrangler with 35" off-road tires and the top down. Turning the noise cancellation on and off I noticed enough of a difference to make them well worth the price, and that was before I plugged in my iPod. My daughter, without any recommendation from me, picked these up the other day and tried them out. She also noticed enough noise cancellation to pronounce them "amazing" and beg me to "borrow" them for a vacation she is taking with a friend. I am now here looking to buy another pair which, by the way, still puts me at less than half the price of the Bose.
I ordered this polarizer because in some articles i have read that linears are more effective than circular polarizers.I have one "hoya circular", one "no-brand circular" polarizers as well. This tiffen did not prove its brand because unfortunately it is not even as effective as my no-brand cheap cheap circular polarizer. Comparing 3 of them i can see hoya-cir is absolutely more effective in wiping reflections.My friend has a circular tiffen, it was like the same effective as Hoya-cir. But this linear is a total dissappointment.I returned.
Very helpful to isolate/cancel the noise in my working environment. I sit in a biology lab for at least 10 hours every day and machines (freezer, centrifuge, ovens, heaters..) are very noisy, especially when all of they are turned on. By switching on the function of "noise cancelation", I would say 80% of the noise are neutralized.Compared to other expensive product, this headphone is cheap and helpful.
I'm not sure if it's only the filter that I received, but mine arrived with dust on both sides of the glass and the glass was not sitting tight in the ring, it's loose, slightly moves.But it does the job now, so I don't think that I'll return it.
I bought these for my husband, so he could watch TV while I read. The funny thing is, that the sound quality is so good, that when we watch American Idol, he puts them on to better hear the intensity of the voices as they sing, even when I have the sound up on the TV. I am very glad I bought these. The only disappointment I have is that, when my daughter watches DVDs, we can't use the headphones. But, I'll bet that is a TV problem, not a headphone problem.
These devices are great. You get outlook, word, excel, and a nifty color screen. My only complaint is no keyboard! Come on, just because it may not always be convenient to type data into a miniature keyboard, does not been that I'll never find any value in doing so. My only hope is that they'll soon make the pocketPC os on the HPC form.One of the previous posters made a lot of disparaging remarks about this product, yet I doubt they've ever even held one in the palm of their hand outside of a computer store. It looks like he needs a spell checker as well. Perhaps he was posting his review from a Palm and not a PocketPC. That would explain it!In summary, if you don't need a keyboard like I do, then this is the way to go. Personally, I'll hold out for the keyboard though.
When I received this product it was way more heavy duty than what I was led to believe in the picture...at least the ones I purchased from classic game source. These babies came with digital audio and wasn't even expecting it! They make my display look crystal clear and the colors just pop. I haven't been so happy with a purchase in a long time. Definitely exceeded my expectations! A bargain and a quality made product. If you have any reservations about picking these cables up, chuck them aside and click buy. One of the better purchases I've made!
I use this CD Player mostly for listening to book on CD. It has a very useful feature that it would remember where to continue when it is turned off and on again. Furthermore, the 2 AA batteries can last a long time with this player. The only thing I don't like is that the buttons are too small.
I was very impressed with this radio. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a battery radio for hurricane season. The weather radio is a great feature.
This pack is WAY better than I expected. It's got plenty of room for my 17" laptop + accessories, chargers, adapters and tons of extras including snacks and a big bottle of water plus my pens, paper, cell phone with charger, etc, etc, etc....
Love the lens, however, the lens slides and u have to re-focus again and again,could be very annoying. So I try not to hold my camera facing down when hand held, but I do forget, so this happens.
Bought this for my Grandson "the Geek"... he picked it out... he hooked it up... he uses it and loves it. Yes, I am the BEST GRANDMA EVER! :-)I would buy it again if thats the one he picked out!A good BANG for your BUCK!
Great stuff. I ordered a vga splitter, a 20-feet vga cable and a 10-feet computer power cord and the quality of all those products were excellent. It's definitely better and cheaper than the ones you get at regular computer supply stores.
Does what it is suppose to.......Price is a joke. Canon should include it with the lense. Jack up the price to cover the additional cost. At least customers would not feel they were being fleeced.
I am very happy with my purchase. I was looking for a USB charger. I do not have iPOD but I have SANSA player and I needed more than just a USB computer charger. This kit has car charger and wall plug charger. It is perfect for my need and price is great too..Loving it
I bought a MAC and I am very happy with it, but there are no slots for my different cards to be read, so I bought this and it works great. It's read my regular SD cards and my SD Pro Duo card. It's great!
This surge protector is very easy to use and store while protecting my internet and computer accessories at the same time. I have had no problems with this item at all.
This is a very functional product that is well made and looks great. Not only that, it works extremely well. No suprises; it works as advertised right out of the box. I recommend this product.
Go through your cable company instead if you want a dvr. Tivo has the worst customer service and I don't know about anyone else, but my Tivo was more trouble than it was worth to hook up. I got our new computer up and running 2x's faster than tivo. If you don't have a phone jack close buy you better have a wireless internet router for your home( the network adapter isn't included at $30-$50 a piece) or it won't work, then you better hope there are no problems connecting to it, after 8 hours of phone calls and different hookup configurations I cancelled my subsription and took this piece of krap back to the store.
I used many different routers because for some reason my routers always fail on me. This is a highly recommended router. It's easy to setup. The wireless picks up good. I used it for half a year now and I have no problem with it. Great buy
...... the plastic end caps. It can't cost much more to make them metal. The casing is metal and then cheap looking caps? I would not trust the wall mount option with this plastic. That said, the screen is gorgeous. For a normal user who wants to enjoy tv and movies on a 10 foot screen, this is beautiful. Have not had any issues with the screen going up and down. Tension seems pretty strong and it hold tight when in the full up position. Have already cycled it 10+ times. I just placed two white dry wall hooks in the ceiling rated at about 30 lbs each. The metal hangers on the screen slip right over and .... done. For the price..... PERFECT! If you are really wealthy, go ahead and pay $500-$1000 for a screen. I've seen the really expensive and took a shot at this cheaper screen.... It has a beautiful picture.Using this with the View Sonic PJD5523W- Paid $499.00 So, a 120" TV for a total of about $650 dollars!? Excellent.....If it breaks, I let you all know. :) Enjoy
The idea of matching corded and cordless phones was appealing. The corded phone was excellant. The cordless phone was worthless. The cordless phone had constant static. After following the trouble shooting instructions, visiting the AT&T website and calling customer service I decided to return the phone based on AT&T's recommendation. AT&T's customer service person was hard to get to via the voice mail web. Once in contact with the service employee things went quickly. Amazon's return procedure was painless and prompt.
This cable does not click into ports. It is very loose and flimsy. Would not recommend to anyone. Do not buy.
Excellent laptop cooler. It lowered the temperature of my laptop by 25 degrees. Very quiet, very compact, and portable. Fits in most laptop cases with laptop. Comes with a wall plug in to save your battery. Can be powered with a standard usb cable. Has 3 usb ports for a wireless mouse, printer, or usb flash drive. Has an adjustable knob for raising or lowering the fan speed. The laptop doesn't move around when sitting on the cooler. Has two storage compartments on the bottom to put cables in. Comes with the wall adapter, standard usb cable, and usb to power cable. Very light weight. Its top cover is aluminum so it looks shiny and repels heat well. Highly recommended.
No problems but i would have rated it 5 stars if the price were lower.
This feels like it's meant to go on an old tube-style monitor. I have no idea how to get it on my flat screen monitor. It was a waste of $ for me, and would be a waste to return too given the shipping fees. I am disappointed.
This product seems like it will do a good job of protecting a camera's LCD screen, but installing it can be a tremendous hassle. If your LCD has curved edges, like the ones on the Nikon D50, you have two choices: You can cut a square piece of film and position it so that it covers the image portion of the screen, but as other reviewers have noticed, you're likely to catch the edge of the film on things and have it curl up or come off entirely-- so much for protection. Or you can painstakingly trace the edges of your LCD on a piece of newspaper and use it as a pattern for cutting the film. Whatever approach you take, expect to spend a fair amount of time fighting to keep bubbles from appearing in the film. And be careful with the included "squeegee," which has padded edges and sheds little pieces of blue lint that can get stuck between the adhesive film and your screen. (Good thing they give you plenty of film, so that you can start over when this happens.)Even with the installation hassles, I'd be giving this a higher rating if the film were clearer. Unfortunately, it tends to create a slight moire effect when applied, so that the screen image is noticeably less sharp after you've applied the protective film. All in all, I'd probably buy this again-- have to protect the screen, after all-- but I sure wish someone was making something that worked better and was easier to apply.
They are selling Memorex 8.5gb DOUBLE layer discs NOT dual layer. TO most this won't make a difference, but if you need dual layer format then these are uselss to you. I am very upset with amazon for not properly listing the product.
This card worked without issue in both my Amazon Kindle and my Canon SD850 IS.Formatted space comes out to 7.5GB on both devices.Speed seems fine. It would be nice if this one came with the USB reader like the 16GB one, but both devices I use it with don't require it.
It was very simple to use, plugged in and worked right out of the box. No problems with it at all.
Bout this item in December after view a few and checking out reviews. In a review of another product a purchaser expressed his likely towards this and stated the benefits which after doing my own research proved to be exactly what i wanted. I have used the device a few times already and its very easy to setup and get going unlike others which have some many other parts that you have to connect for each situation. Device works as expected.
This case is extremely large, but not really set up to fit more than a computer, papers, and a change of light clothing. It is far too large for the storage space you get. Because of its size, it also must be "gate checked" at the airport if you are on a smaller plane. Since gate checking a computer is not advisable, this means you must carry the computer along with any other items you need on the flight. Not a great deal! I'm returning it.
it is the best speakers i ever have i have bose and then 2 year ago i bought altec lansing FX4021 it is simply amazing the sound is so great that i would recomend it to every onenow lets talk about the worst parts of itthe headphone jack port is very poor and after some insertions you will hear the sound on one speaker if the maker pay heed to this problem then it will be the best sound system and it easily beat the bose by price
So far I'm pretty happy with my RangeMax Access Point. It covers every area of my house and and works great with the PowerLine ethernet adapters I just bought.The setup of the access point was not as easy as it could have been, though. The instructions require you to go through a fairly strange process of connecting the access point to a single computer set up with a fixed IP address. This is not so hard to do, really, if you have any experience with setting up networking, but for an inexperienced user this could be difficult.Also, very strangely, once I had my access point all set up and working and connected to the rest of my network, I could no longer reach the setup screens using the IP address given in the instructions. If I need to change my setup, it looks like I'll have to hit the tiny reset button and start over.One other complaint is that the wall wart that powers this thing is a monster! It must weigh two pounds. If I had that sucker plugged directly into a wall socket, I'd be worried about the plugs coming loose over time because of the weight. I strongly recommend that you plug this into a powerstrip or extension such that it lays flat on the ground so that all that weight is not pulling on the plugs.One further complaint--the flashing blue light everyone else complains about here is pretty silly if you want your access point to be unobtrusive. And the plastic cover they include in the packaging is a joke--clearly an afterthought in the design process. It's a flimsy little disk with a sticker on it. Very silly.Still, once I got the thing set up, the RangeMax Access Point worked great, and that's the important thing. These other issues are small and easy to deal with.
cheap rabbit ear.doesn't not work as good as the model RCA has that looks like a snail.
Have been serching on the internet for over a month for an HDTV, I've been reading all of the reviews. And it came down to eather the Sony or the Samsung. I decided to go with the Samsung LNT4665F because of the ratings. For my personal preference, the features and the price on this model, could not be beat. Been watching tv for over a week now, and it just blows me away. Very easy to set up, white glove delivery from Eagle freight. The driver brought it in my rec-room unpacked it, and made sure that all was ok. He was very profesional. I will recomend this model,the resolution on this tv is incredible. Thank You Amazon.ps; If you have cable, get the DVR box you will receive all of the HD programing without a antena, and you will be able to record programs with just a touch of a button. There is a slight monthly fee, but it is well worth it.
Great product. I assumed because it's for a notebook it would clip on my flat screen monitor. The monitor is too thick so I "velcroed" it to the top of the monitor. It works great. Also, because it's designed for a notebook the USB cable wasn't long enough to reach my mini-tower. I bought an extension and it works great. The sound is crystal clear.My daughter has a notebook computer and had no problem with the camera clipping on her monitor nor with the length of the USB cable.The images are a very clear but "hurky-jerky". I think that's from the internet and not the fault of the camera.
Ok so I bout an Acer Aspire 3610 after I found a good deal last year at Circuit City and was told its a great computer.... BIG MISTAKE EVER!!within a year the plastic on the top of the screen when the lid was closed cracked near the hinges! I had the one year warrenty and had it fixed and they put a new screen on it... everything was find for a little while.. Then I decieded to extend my warrenty because I thought oh well it will last for a little bit... well they charged me 3 times for the warrenty! I had to fight to get my money back and I still havn't recieved one payment back.. Then my screen would get lines althrough it and make it so that you couldn't do anything on the computer. I sent it in and it worked... now I go to find out that the CD drive the outside piece broke off and its cracked near it so it won't open right!MY SUGGESTION... STAY AWAY FROM ACER!!!!
I had an experience remarkably similar to fortinaa's. In my fourth week the base started spinning freely even when the screw for that axis had been tightened. When I attempted to tighten the head onto the monopod the attaching screw separated, leaving a stud with one-quarter thread projecting from the monopod. After only a few weeks, I have a useless monopod.
I'm not an audiophile so I'm not going to toss around a lot of technical jargon. I bought this because my new 5.1 surround speaker set required six separate inputs, front L&R, surround L&R center & subwoofer. This filled the bill and I am pleased with it's performance. It was easy to install and hook up and the software loaded the drivers without a hitch. If you are looking for premium sound you will likely want to spend more on a higher quality card anyway and probably won't even consider this one. If, however, you are looking for an inexpensive card to make DVDs that you watch on your computer come to life, this one should do everything that you want. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars is because I really have to be blown away by a product to rate that.
it's not the best digital camera but with decent price it has so much features and great for snap shots with your friends
I bought this DVD player to compliment my new Sanyo DP26649 26' 720p HDTV. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on an upconverting DVD player because the TV was only $295. Thus, I decided to go with this DVD player.Pros:CheapDoesn't skip or stutter on any of my DVDsCan play a surprisingly wide range of file formatsCons:*Terrible at upconverting*The reason I starred the con is because it's the main reason I bought this DVD player and it's the main draw of the DVD player. I tried all the different output settings compatible with my TV (480p, 720p, 1080i), and they all looked the same. The picture was decent, but not as good as an upconverted DVD should look. I own an Xbox 360 and use it for upconverting DVDs on my bedroom TV (a Samsung ToC 40' 1080p HDTV). When watching upconverted DVDs on my 360, I notice a significant quality difference when compared to a non-upconverted picture. That quality difference is absent here.Final word: If you want a cheap DVD player that can play a wide variety of file formats, you may consider this one. However, if you want a DVD for upconverting, stay away from this one, because quite simply, it just doesn't do a very good job at all when it comes to upconverting.
This All-in-one may be the perfect device for the home, providing excellent print quality, copy speeds that, although aren't blazing, are more than adequate for light-duty copying, an excellent scanner (with HP's own, very good scanner software) and a fax that can send document from the computer, sheet feeder or both.So far we've been completely impressed by the quality of the machine and the ease-of-use. With its USB interface, hooking it up to our Win XP system was a piece of cake (and, yes, although other reviewers have mentioned problems with XP, it appears HP has resolved those issues and now provides full XP compatibility with the out-of-the-box drivers).I would highly recommend this machine to anyone who needs all of the all-in-one's capabilities for the home or home office.
I am not a fan of Nike running shoes, but like their Sports watches. This little pouch id the perfect solution for using Nike+ with my Asics running shoes. My Sportswatch picks up the sensor everytime and it is protected for the elements in the pouch. (I have run in the rain and snow with it on the outside of my shoe. Simple solution for the non Nike shoe wearing runner
Replaced my old Cannon 530D printer and HP Scanjet with one machine. Set up time was short, instructions great, and most of all, the machine seems to work quit well. I am very pleased with this purchase and the pricing for this items was the best I could find.
I would beware not only the camera, but of Amazon.....after having this camera for only 2 months, we had problems with it. We were on vacation in CA and had to buy a new camera. When we returned home we could not return the camera, Optio 30, to Amazon because of their 30 day return policy. We are now stuck with 2 ditigal camera's. Not sure what is wrong with the optio, but it does not focus for you. It is a common problem,as stores I call have had the same problems. I bought a Kodak one, and love it even better. So be becareful on your electronics from Amazon. Their return policy is stupied, and I will never buy anything from them again. Their loss. I lived on shopping with them. Oh well. I just hope I can save people from making the mistake I made......
The description for this item (as of 7/21/05) is incorrect, according to Promise Technology's web site (which I really should have checked before I ordered this card and tried to install it), this card only functions as a PCI to ATA 2 channel controller, it has no RAID functionality whatsoever. The descrptions of RAID functions seem to be describing the Promise Technology Fasttrack 100TX2 card. I've notified Amazon about this error, and if they change the description thus saving others from the aggrivation I had, then kindly ignore this review.
I have a Dell Inspiron 8500 and the laptop cooler had no effect. I tried it for about 4 days with the fan on high; the low speed did absolutely nothing. Some areas on the bottom felt slightly cooler, but not enough to cool the top of the laptop and keys. Hope you have better luck!
The armor looks sturdy, but it is not easy to change lenses while the armor is on. Everything else seems to be fine. We haven't tried to smash the camera against the rock while it is in the case, but it looks like it will protect against some damages.
One of the luxuries of owning a Minolta SLR (single-lens reflex) was the Minolta flash system: Minolta flashes work beautifully. The Sony Alpha DSLR's are a continuation of Konica Minolta designs (Konica Minolta sold their SLR camera technology to Sony in January 2006, and Sony Alpha cameras use the Minolta lens mount). Minolta lenses fit Sony Alpha cameras, and couple correctly to their electronic controls.The Sony HVL-F36 AM flash is almost identical to the Konica Minolta 3600 HS flash. It's a good unit (but the battery door is difficult to open; I returned my first unit, thinking it was jammed shut. It needs force to open, which is not a good design). However, its price of around $200 will probably deter most Sony Alpha DSLR owners.The Minolta flash unit Sony SHOULD have continued producing is the Minolta 2500 D Program Flash, an excellent simpler and less expensive ($110) flash providing ADI operation (Automatic Distance Integration, which in my experience always gives perfectly exposed pictures), an excellent focus-assist light which lights up for a fraction of a second (which I have used to make perfectly focussed photographs of subjects I couldn't even see in the dark, such as wildlife at night! It's an amazing experience). The Minolta 2500 D Program Flash is lightweight, inexpensive, extremely well made, always takes perfect pictures, and is more than adequate for at least 90 percent of home photography.The main feature missing in the 2500 D flash unit is the zoom head (for 24 mm to 85 mm focal lengths) found in the Sony HVL-F36 and Minolta 3600HS flash units, but this isn't a major handicap. Owning both units, I actually use the 2500 D flash more often.Competition: Sigma offers an updated flash unit, theSigma EF-610 DG ST Electronic Flash for Sony Digital SLR Cameras, which has been updated to give an auto zoom range of 24 - 105mm (the earlier Sigma EF 500 DG ST only covered 28mm at wide angle), and provides ADI (Automatic Distance Integration) in the Sony/Minolta version. The Sigma EF=610 DG ST includes all the performance features of the Sony HVL-F36AM flash, and can cover a wider angle, covering the field of view of a 17mm lens. Sunpak offers the more modest Sunpak PZ40x II with an auto zoom range of 24 - 80mm and weaker light output.Canon was perhaps the industry leader in digital cameras including digital SLR's, which Canon has been making for at least seven years compared with Sony's recent entry into this field, and one result is that Canon buyers have a far better choice of flash units than Sony offers. Canon owners can also choose flashes made by Sigma and Sunpak, and these makers have updated some of their flashes (for Minolta) to work with Sony Alpha cameras. The Canon 430 EX II Speedlite costing $254 outclasses the Sony HVL-F36 AM, and in several respects even outperforms the Sony HVL-F56 AM (price $310).In my opinion, Sony would be well advised to put the Minolta 2500 D Program Flash back into their line, as a very high-quality $110 flash unit, if they want to compete with Nikon and Canon.UPDATE, February 2012: theSigma EF-610 DG ST Electronic Flash for Sony Digital SLR Camerasfor about $165 offers an alternative to the Sony flash units.UPDATE, January 2013: the Minolta 2500D Program Flash and the Minolta 3600HS(D) Program Flash both work correctly on Sony Alpha DSLR's (See Sony's web page: "Sony Alpha Accessories - Konica Minolta/Minolta Compatible Flash Series," [...] The Minolta 3600HS(D) is the predecessor of the Sony HVL-F36AM.I have used the Minolta Program Flash 2500 HS(D) on my Sony A700 DSLR. It works perfectly.
Bought this card to replace a 4MB STB AGP card, so no question as to the performance. Graphics are excellent(FS 2000 and Combat FS are awesome), the card is fast and my PC runs faster now with more video memory. The software is nicely done and the DVD software is very good. Now for the problem....tech support is in Canada with no toll free number to call...you do the math. Your old DVD and video software and drivers must be completely uninstalled, every last file, or the DVD won't work. If you are very careful with installation, the card works fine. Once I got the installation glitches out, I was very happy. This is a terrific card for the price.
Update: I concur on the blurring issue. It doesn't happen frequently, but sometimes, particularly on close-ups, the autofocus won't focus no matter what I do. Then the next picture is fine. Possibly a firmware issue Kodak could address with an update?Note: only a couple of tiny issues keep this from being a 5-star review. To me, "5" means "close to perfect," and the Z612 isn't quite there--but I still love this camera! The Z612 has all the ease of an EasyShare with features found in more demanding cameras.ProNice small size for its key features: 6.1 mexapixels, 12x zoom, and image stabilizationBrilliant, huge viewfinder--by far the best in this price rangeTrademark Kodak color--pop-out clear and beautifulButtons and switches are clearly labeled and easy to use, particularly the huge, well-placed release buttonFoolproof picture-taking, but easy to access advanced featuresEasy to transfer pictures, either with the USB cable or the optional dock (you don't have to get the printer dock; there's a $40 series 3 dock that just charges and transfers)Loaded with easily-accessed scene settings, including a separate toggle for three of the most popularAccepts regular camera batteries in addition to its rechargeable battery--though on a four-day trip where I took a lot of pictures I didn't seem to get anywhere close to exhausting the juiceConThe rubber boot covering the USB transfer port seems a little flimsyThe manual is cryptic on some featuresAs with all non-manual zooms, the Z612 zoom is a bit trigger-happyI'm not quite as impressed with close-ups such as flowers as I was with my old DX6440 EasyShare... so I thought I'd buy a close-up lens, but:To use generic 55mm lenses, you need a special 49 to 55 mm lens adapter made just for the Z612--but this accessory isn't available yet! Come on, Kodak.Still, a lot of camera, both for the cost and for the ease of use. Oh, and it's rather attractive, too--I took it to a conference and a lot of people commented on my "nice camera."
I had had two HP printers. Both broke in the same places - where the paper shoots out from the printer; the wings or the "arms" which guide the paper from the printer - both broke easily.Also I get an annoying message on my computer that the "yellow box marked !" is on and therefore I have to exit out of the printer mode and reset the yellow box so that the ! is deleted. Then go back into the printer mode. This is so annoying that I am never getting an HP Printer again.If you look on the instruction book, the annoying message can never to resolved - only by resetting the message yellow ! again, and again!!!!!!!!
I bought this back in November and I have been using it ever since and ive loved the thing. But I realized that the 150 dollar price is way to high. I just bought the Sharp MD-MS722 Minidisc Player/Recorder for 230 minus 50 (Sharp's rebate) and i can say that money was spent more wisely. Portable cd players should not be this mcuh money and if you are willing to pay this much you should just got straight Sharp Minidisc!
Ive had this amp since 2005 and its still in my trunk pushing my 10" sub. I've never had any problems with this amp.. Great product..
A little pricy but you gotta have it if you have the Canon f1.4 lens. It reverses on the lens for compact packing in your bag. These hoods aren't as needed for low light conditions obviously but I use it all the time if for nothing else but to add some protection to the front of this little lens.
I was so excited to see that Intel didn't go on-the-cheap with regards to cables, software, etc.. However, the installation was beyond painful. The Intel dial-up to verify the modem didn't work, the test internet call that I tried attempted to download a .com file that (obvioiusly) didn't run, and Intel tech support is non-existant. What a let-down
I bought this card as a back up card for my E510, with the primary card being a 4 Gb CF card. Not recommended unless you use it as a backup card (like me) or your Olympus camera only takes xD cards. They are slow and small in capacity (2 Gb max). I must say that they are better than the Fuji xD H cards, though.
I wanted to simplify my review and get right down to sound quality.These headphones sound like no other. They have weight and bounce to their sound, and guitar riffs pop into your ears like the amp is right there in front of you. The drivers are super fast; they keep up with sharp tones and rapid changes in dub step and trance better than any other set of drivers I've heard. They also sound absolutely natural and evil when you drive an electric guitar through them. Dude, they'll blow your mind. They're exceptional for every musical genre.Vocals? You'll die and go to heaven. Incredibly well-rounded mid range, good extended low end and the best vocals I've ever heard come out of a set of headphones in my life. My favorite set of cans used to be a pair of Sennheiser HD590, which many people will agree were great for vocals. Sorry -- the SR225i is my new favorite by a thousand miles.Build quality? Light weight, comfortable for most (if your head is big, bend the headband outwards a little so the cups don't murder your ears). I wear them for many hours at a time. The cable is very thick and high quality. These headphones use separated ground channels all the way to the jack which probably explains some of the thickness. After a few months of owning them I had accidentally ran part of the cable over with a Dyson AirMuscle vacuum. There wasn't even a scuff.. the cable is quite simply a tank.These headphones sound like seeing through a camera lens that has been perfectly cleaned. Best headphones for the money, end of story people.. if you enjoy music, you'll enjoy these headphones
Jack of all trades master of none did not send the connecting plug. They say I can use the one in the car.. I wanted to indtall it in a 1967 pick up. I will not do business with thme again.
the maxxum stsi is a perfect camera for an aspiring photographer. i lve my camera and will take beautiful pictures with it while i am in peru this summer. i go nowhere without my camera!
This plug with it's long cord and flat plug in works great behind my headboard to put my electronics in. It keeps my kindle charged while I read or watch a video before going to bed. I've never had problems with a belkin protector and the price was very good.
My son bought this computerin July 05. had the motherboard and hard drive replaced this past April 06. Now the Display has gone out (out of warrenty) and the tech told him it can not take the heat. Otherwise ok I guess.
This storage device is great. Totally small and has USB connection. I use it to transfer files between home and work computer. Perfect for storing MP3s, photos, video and any other files. The best is that there are no stupid disks to buy. 10GB on one portable drive. Plus it has cool carrying case. Oh ya, it gets is power from your keyboard PS2 connector. It comes with a splitter cable. So if you have a notebook, no power supply required!!!!! Totally cool!!
Sounds great, looks great and is very compact and portable. I liked it so much I bought 3 more as gifts and the recipients all loved them too.
As the title says I am assuming that it only works from a VGA source to a Component output. I was trying to connect a component DVD player to a LCD TV with a VGA port. It does not work.
i got a speed ticket 2 weeks after purchasing this device.this device was running while i driving. but did not detect any signal from police.so no working at all. disapointed.
My stock Toshiba battery lasted nearly 34 months. This "new" one lasted about 19 before I started experiencing unprompted shut-downs. I even treated the "new" one better, by letting it fully drain and charge. Nineteen months is still good, I guess, but it's a bit sad that it's got barely over half the life of the stock battery.Love the Toshiba Satellite laptop, though-- coming up on 5 good years with it.
Generally I liked the product - good capacity, easy to use (rewind function could be designed better, but it's OK). However, after few months its left channel died. I returned the item, they repaired it (or replaced ?) and sent me back, but two months later the left channel died again.
It's a big chunk of metal with two great big screws, what more could a guy ask for?I had a slightly dull drill bit and that was my fault, the wood was seasoned and hard and that was my fault too, but I had to drill a huge lead hole so deeply into that wood that it nearly caught fire. These screws are very big. It says it has a capacity of something life 40-60 lbs, I forget, but it could have easily supported my full weight.For those of you who wonder how you get the screw driver to put it into the wall and the monitor at the same time it comes in two parts. There is the part that screws to the monitor, it comes with the screws for this as wells as long ones and adapters just in case your monitor has sunken mounting points, and the part that screws into the wall. There is also a security screw that holds the first part to the second, preventing theft, unless you have a drilled-out torques bit like the one provided.All-in-all this thing is stupid simple and rock solid. I would recommend it to anyone want to cheaply hang a monitor on the wall.
I found it hard to locate a blank station to connect with. The station recommended was empty on the radio but I couldn't match it on the transmitter. Each day I had to find a different station to work with. Other wise it is a great product.
The Garmin nuvi 360 is an excellent and easy gps navigation system to use.It is the standard by which other systems are rated. Ease of use is the key for someone like me, who refuses to read the manual. Sure it would be good to have a lot of state of the art features but not for the extra cost. This device does every thing you need and keeps it simple.
I bought these several months ago with the idea of replacing other workout headphones of lesser quality. These Sennheisers were relatively comfortable and seemed pretty sturdy...but now one of the two channels (the left ear) has stopped working. This is quite disappointing given the fairly high price for "workout" headphones. I won't buy Sennheiasers again after this experience, and I'm back to my original, much cheaper, but more reliable no-name headphones.
I put these in the cockpit of my sailboat, hooked to a JVC 40watts x 4, and they sound really great. I'm pretty picky, and I hate crappy sounding speakers, over the years I've bought several pairs for about the same price; west marine, Pioneer, Sony's etc, and they have all sounded cheap. But these are well worth the money. They sound better than speakers costing twice as much. The most impressive thing is the bass; they really put it out. I was thinking about a sub, but they sound good enough without one, that I'm not going to waste the money. I can crank them almost all the way up without any distortion, these are truly great speakers, you won't be disappointed.
This DVD is one of the few that will work on my DVD burner. I just wish they had the 50 pack.
I bought this web cam to use primarily with Skype, and, for that, it's perfect, especially for the price; however, it works different on Windows machines and Macs.First, the Windows PC: installation is a breeze. Slip in the CD to install the software, and plug the camera into the USB port when asked. Simple as that! The driver software allows still shots, video capture, and the ability to edit images. We had it up and running with Skype in about five minutes. The software is certified for Vista, although I have it attached to a computer running XP, so I cannot comment on its compatibility.Now, for the Mac: installation took even less time. I plugged the camera into the USB slot, and, while my Mac still thinks that it's an unknown device, Skype at once recognized it as a Logitech STX. I had video calling capabilities, with the same image quality as the one on the Windows PC, within moments. However, without the software, I cannot capture video or take a snapshot. (I've tried downloading Macam, but I can't get the program to work with the camera; the program states that there is no camera attached.) I understand that most Macs these days come with built-in cameras, but for those of us who have a separate monitor, we're stuck with Logitech's much more expensive camera for the Mac,Logitech 960-000254 QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac.The image quality is decent, though certainly not high end. Before this, I tried the bottom of the line Logitech camera, and the STX is soooo much better for a few more dollars. Even better, it has a shutter cover when not in use, which both protects the lens from dust AND keeps you from inadvertently broadcasting your bed-head. The long balance that fits over the monitor is flexible, allowing you to adjust (within a relatively small range) the camera angle so you don't end up capturing the top of your head (short people) or only your chin (tall people.)All in all, I'm pleased with the quality of this camera. I would have preferred greater usability with the Mac, but, since I'm mostly using it to chat with friends and family, I'm not too upset. 4 stars for the PC; 3 for the Mac.
Great player for playing both cd players and mp3-cd's. Navitrack software is very easy to use. The one complaint I have is the AC Adapter included burnt out on mine after about 30 min. of use. Also it doesn't fast forward or rewind. That lowers my rating by a star, but all in all, I recomend this jukebox.
I own on of these and love it so much I got my brother one for Christmas. Though small, this radio has great reception of regular and shortwave channels, without any sort of cumbersome antenna wire to deal with. The batteries last a long, long time, even when I fell asleep and left it on all night a couple times. Just don't break the antenna off right away, which I always seem to do! Anyone would have fun with this. (Oh, and it's VERY sturdy. I actually did a human cannonball thing, diving face first onto mine, when holding onto the dog's leash as it saw a cat, and though I got a black eye, the radio was unscathed and still working great.)
I recently rewired our house for gigabit ethernet. My previous wiring job using cat 5e cable was not particularly attractive...I had cables along the baseboard, under the shoe moulding, around appliances, and through the floor in one spot. For the new wiring I decided to do it right. I ran cables in the attic, in the basement, through joists, and inside walls. For all but a 100 ft length I used UltraFlat cat 6 cables, in 14, 25 and 50 foot lengths.The cables are amazingly thin. "Ultra flat" is not just marketing hype - I've never seen anything like these. As an illustration of how thin these are, in my garage there's an area where 3 of these cables run in the same direction (I mounted our router to an inside garage wall). I used a singlecoaxial nail-in cable clipto secure all three wires to the wall. There's enough room there that a fourth cable would fit as well.These cables are also very flexible, making it easy to route them where needed. They're easy to fish through walls - they don't kink up like standard cables do. I was a little concerned that the UltraFlat cables might be too fragile for wiring like that but they held up just fine and I'm getting 1.0 Gbps speeds everywhere now.I didn't just use UltraFlat cables where they couldn't be seen. There was still one area where I had to run cables along a wall. I replaced the red and yellow standard cables I was using and tacked UltraFlats along the wall just above the baseboard. The cables aren't even noticable at first. My wife is very happy about this...she frequently complained about the red and yellow cables running along the wall. Personally, I liked the colored cables because it made it easy to tell which cable was for which computer. To keep peace in the house I replaced them with UltraFlats and labeled them at the switch.These cables work great too. I upgraded our home LAN because we've got a Windows Home Server that holds thousands of photographs (over 11k right now) and hours of home video. I am definitely getting a huge increase in data throughput with our upgraded LAN. Since much of the network is built on these cables, I can confidently say they're handling the higher data rate. Large files now fly between my desktop computer and the WHS box.I've got nothing but good things to say about this cable (and I'll say it again at the50'and25'length pages). Easy to route where needed, up to the task of carrying gigabit speed traffic, and if you need to run them in the open they're easy to conceal.
The unit works as advertised. The instructions are clear and it is easy to use. It seems to have limited power, as others have noted. It works OK in our Toyota Sienna, and we have to arrange the cable just right for it to work in our Saturn Ion.
I've been using this motherboard with a Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB RAM, and a pair of ATI X1950 Pro video cards in Crossfire mode for several months and it is rock solid. As mentioned by others, the motherboard does not directly support PATA peripherals but it does support up to 8 SATA peripherals (4 SATA ports on an Intel controller and 4 SATA ports on a Marvel RAID controller).UPDATE: A few months ago I upgraded my computer to 8GB RAM and an Intel Q6600 quad-core processor. The upgrade process was nearly painless and has been running nicely for the several months I've owned it. Overall, I have been very pleased with the D975XBX2 motherboard. I keep the computer running 24x7 and use it on average about 10-12 hours per day for full-time work using VMWare Workstation to host a couple of virtual machines (Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008), Visual Studio 2008, and SQL Server Developer Edition.
i agree with the other reviewer...a real disappointment after &quot;the secret history.&quot; Actually, i may be biased, since i have a thing about &quot;sick southern&quot; books. the characters are wonderful, but their interactions are mysterious. the young heroine is almost unbelievable, and what happens to her in the end????
Arrived in time and good condition.However it would be nice if they would supply 220V/110V transformer when sending to Europe.
One must understand, HDMI cable works on all or none principle. If it works, it works equally good as a 50 dollar HDMI cable will. only difference is durability. Buy an expensive HDMI cable, only if you need to plug it in and out 50 times a day. Otherwise, picture quality stays the same. I will suggest but two like these rather than spending 50 or even 30 on more expensive one. If you find a reflex to go after quality, also maintain the quality of the deal and value for money.
I purchased a E50 about two months ago and couldn't have been happier with it! It did everything it promised...recorded, played back...I could even play my discs back on other (even relatively older) DVD players. Then, it all started to change. I had been using Memorex discs, and in a pack of five, usually the recorder would turn one into a coaster. Then the ratio got higher until finally it wouldn't record at all. I started troubleshooting, tried different disc brands and even used the *supplied* Panasonic DVD-RAM disc, but no dice. It just wouldn't record anymore.I took the unit back and it was replaced...and...so far so good. It's been about a month now with the new unit, and every disc I've recorded has come out working. Just for giggles I bought some cheapie CompUSA discs...even they work! TMC has been showing classic Oscar winners all month, and vintage Charlie Chaplin...which I now have on DVD thanks to this recorder!I also enjoy having the front end inputs with S-video &amp; RCA. Great for hooking up my MiniDV Camcorder to caputure vacation videos to DVD...so now we can share them with friends without having to hook our cam up to their TVs.From reading the reviews here, there seems to be a problem in the manufacturing of these units, because when they work, they work wonderfully. I guess it's Russian Roulette as to whether you get a working model, or a paperweight.*** out of ***** Because of the Forrest Gump rule on these recorders...&quot;You never know what your gonna' get.&quot;
This is the best camera I have ever bought. I originaly bought it in october last year, to sell things on ebay. I have not put it down since. Its easy to use, no manual required and the results are fabulous. It has a traditional zoom in and out lens, built in flash, a good size lcd screen and is nicely compact. I print out my pics using an HP photosmart 1315 printer with results as good as any 35mm I have had developed.The camera is quick to charge with recharges needed infrequently. The sony memory sticks are [high in price] and I recommemd getting several 32 or 64's if you are using the camera on vacation. You could get by with one memory stick if you have computer access and don't mind emailing the picture's to yourself frequently.
This was a decent ultra thin camera in its day. Technology has passed it by. Picture quality is marginal by today's standards.
This microphone is horribly, horribly ugly. That's okay, because it's an awesomely performing device. This tends to retail for $10, but I've bought two for $5 now. It has extremely high quality for such a low price. I use this weekly on a skype call with three people in a living room and everyone can clearly be heard. It will pick up everything due to the nature of its design, including computer fans if left close to a laptop. I haven't used any other mics of this type. I'm sure there are better. But are there better ones for $5? Not that I've found.
Not too much to say about this guy except that it works and works well. This is the second one I've purchased for use with my two Phillips DVD players which, unlike many other brands, favor the coaxial over optical digital audio connections. Nicely constructed with thick yet flexible shielding. At a considerable savings over high-end cables such as Monster, this does the job for me.
It did exactly what I expected it to do: couple two male 3.5mm stereo cables allowing me to extend the length of an audio cable.
I have tried my fair share of rewritable dvd's, and haven't been impressed with any one particular brand. I've never tried Maxwell before, but the price was right so I decided to give them a try. I'm glad I did, so far I have tried 5 discs and they all work well. So for now I am very satisfied with my purchase.Update (10-09-2010), I have tried all 15 disc now and they all work. So I am going to purchase some more. I've said goodbye to Tivo and Directv. Now I record my local tv shows for free, on these disc in high definition 16:9 using a Toshiba dvd recorder, and save $80 a month.
Loved the electronic thesaurus /dictionary. The only down side was it was used and needed batteries so I couldn't even test if it worked until I bought very expensive batteries . I ended up spending more with shipping and batteries than I would have for a brand new machine. It did arrive in great condition and very quickly.
The sound on these headphones are excellent. The first time I put these on and heard the bass response, I took them off to make sure my regular speakers weren't playing also. Excellent highs and little to no distortion. Very respectable sound. They are very comfortable once adjusted and on.Speakers aside, I found the overall design of the headphones a little cheap. The speakers fold in and attach together and the band shrinks folding the entire headphone in a little circle. The problem is that there is no way to lock the adjustment. Anytime you remove the headphones from your head they will need to be adjusted before they will fit on your head. Also there are comfort adjustment switches near the earphones that are useless, at least for me. Unless they are on firm, the little hook on the right side hits my ear and is very uncomfortable. Additionally, these settings don't stay and revert to firm every time you fold the headphones.Overall, I recommend these headphones for the sound, but be aware of some fo the design annoyances.
The Apevia X-Discovery was my first case for my first homebuilt gaming system. It is an excellent choice if you don't have a lot of requirements. It does get really hot inside even with all fans installed with the airflow pointing one way. I also removed the clear plastic or ABS cover because it stops airflow from getting in from the front. The product was good, but to this day, it still feels flimsy and made of weaker material than say.. my newer Antec case. Looks on this case are amazing, but airflow and heat is an issue.
Perfect for my Nikon camera. Great style and a breeze to slide the camera in and out of.
These words don't even begin to describe my opinion of this entire line of HP products. In my IT career I have counted on HP to build the best of breed of everything, but these products are the worst of the worst of the worst. The software is atrocious, breaking everything around it and proving incapable of being removed, even with their little tools. The only way I have found to update or remove the software...is to format and re-install the OS.This just isn't necessary for MFP's. Brother's software and drivers are delightfully simple by comparison. If for instance you just want to print to the crazy thing...they give you...drumroll please...a little printer driver file to use with the "Add New Printer" wizard. Even the scan and fax drivers with other vendors work with the facilities in Windows.HP, I will not buy or recommend another MFC by you until your entire approach to this segment is revised. You have disappointed and annoyed a very loyal customer and reseller.
Arrived on time and with damages. This is a perfect fit for the screen. However, I missed seeing the label that was shown on thw display. But, not a problem for me. I would recommend to others.
I bought this flash memory with out new camera and it works very well. Not much to report on. I works which is what I needed.
I have been using this battery for 6 months now. It is alternately used with the Kodak brand one that came with my camera. It charges just fine, it fits in the camera perfectly, and I have noticed no difference between this and the Kodak one for battery life.
No longer does the cord drag over the shirt to be ironed! Iron heats rapidly, has high heat and steam that removes wrinkles, stainless steel sole plate glides over fabric, water tank large and easily filled and the retractable cord plus plastic removable outside cover simplifies storage. Replacing iron on charging stand is natural movement. Iron slightly heavier than cord iron because of added metal to retain heat.
I went to make a purchase on a used Nikon battery pack (which was discounted to 30% cost) which was listed as "in-stock" and they cancelled my order saying the item was not "in-stock". I think vendors should have an obligation to keep that information up to date. Now I'll be paying full-price plus a rush fee so I can use the battery pack at a planned event.
The hub of our home entertainment system is an Intel-based Mac Mini, which does a great job with video but has terrible built-in audio: the output level is way too low, and when amplified is nearly drowned out by buzzes, whirs and other ambient electronic noise.I bought the SIIG USB SoundWave 7.1 to bypass the lousy built-in audio, and it works perfectly. I just plugged it in, connected the stereo to the 1/8" jack, and selected it as the default audio device. The driver built into Mac OS offers only volume and balance controls, but I wasn't expecting anything fancy. Now I can leave my stereo volume way down at 4 instead of 40, and enjoy clear, undistorted audio.
I received this today, and right after I installed it, my computer no longer turns on. I tried my old (official) battery, and it still didn't turn on. Nothing else was changed/upgraded, and it was working fine just a few minutes earlier with the old battery.I usually don't write reviews, but the product not only malfunctioned, it broke my computer; so I felt the need to warn others.
This portable DVD player now gives me sanity on long car trips as it occupies my little one with videos. The sound is appropriate in loudness and of good quality. The picture is excellent. The tablet size is just right-it fits perfectly on the back of the front seat headrest. I have not run out of battery yet. The device is as described in the promotional materials. The product is reasonably priced. My only suggestion for improvement is a flap that would cover (and lock down) over the operational buttons to discourage toddler curiosity.
The short answer is that this product works. I tried the logitech bluetooth headphones first. They were both painful (pinched the ears) and with my iPod on my belt, the signal cutout every time I turned my head. Neither of theses are issues with the iMuffs! The signal is always strong and the integrated controls are fantastic.I have not yet had the oportunity to try it with a bluetooth phone, but the iPod functionality make this well worth the investment.PROS: It works! I have used it for long walks, hikes, or just listening remotely as I do work around the house. The integrated controls are usuful and for traveling it is great that I can charge the headphones from a USB port. The battery life of the headphones is excellent.CONS: While the headphones are generally comfortable, it would be nice if you could make some adjustments to insure a proper fit. The Bluetooth adapter for the iPod does not always fit if the unit is in a case (I had to cut my leather case to insure a connection).
I could find better stuff just looking around the internet. I could see the author put alot of work into it but is not a good instructor. I'm sure he understands C but as for teaching it that is another story. I was hoping it would be good beginner book but in my opinion it is not. It starts off with the basic stuff all right but the author expects you to jump from point a to point g without explaining b,c,d,e, and f. I mean ok sure the first few chapters get you interested and your thinking it's going to teach you the ground work on programming but it falls really short. Then it just jumps into more complicated stuff and the complicated stuff just isn't very good. There are not many examples and I think that is the heart of programming. If your going to learn you have to build up with easy programs and then get into the difficult stuff. Well I'm off on my search for better books. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
I purchased this at Wal-Mart recently and I'm very disappointed with it. It is a very low quality camera and I wish I had went one level higher and bought a Polaroid or Kodak for around $100. Don't Buy This Camera!!!
Works! Had to re-engineer the mount slightly to stop binding. Actuator used on ARE pickup bed cover (identical part # as OEM). Quality does seem to be just what it is - Chinese.
Used for my HV20, it allows wide angle shots and very helpful indoors. Does not have objectionable distortion and is much wider than canon's adapter and 1/5th the price. I suppose if I was worried about distortion I would look at the Raynox http://www.amazon.com/Raynox-Definition-Wideangle-5-ADAPTER-Rings/dp/B000HRYZRU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1208087370&sr;=1-5but they may be made at the same factory in China...
I got this filter mainly to protect a new lens. It seems to do that fine. If it is filtering UV, I cannot see a difference in the photos. It must be a very subtle effect. My only complaint is that the filter was slightly difficult to mount. The filter has a narrow profile, which is important for the wide angle lens that I mounted it on. But that narrow profile makes mounting the filter a little tricky. The value, the performance to price ratio, is OK but not great. I found better values in other filter sizes.
One of the worst things about living in a city with only one cable company is that you deal with whatever service you have. Let's just say my city's is horrible. Ever since they introduced internet and phone services over the cable line I've had problems with a number of our channels...but a lot of the problems would only occur on weekends...same time period their tech people can't come and check it out. Anyway...this booster solve pretty much all of my problems...channels that would fade in and out are now coming in with no problem...can order videos with no problem...and most importantly - ALL of my channels are now coming in clear...something that's NEVER happened since I've had cable. If you're having problems with your cable service, I recommend this device...especially if you can get on sale like I did...it would have been worth $100, but was a major bargain at $60.
I've owned a set of Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 Pros for 2-3 years. I wear them everywhere, I'd forgotten how good they were. The left bud on my Pros died, so I've been just listening tot he right channel for weeks. I ordered a set of ER-4Ps based on reviews. Received them Tuesday, got an RMA Wednesday morning. I tried them out on 3-4 songs, with just the right buds and my left ear plugged, so I could compare them to my Super.Fi 5 Pros.First problem, I had to double my volume every time I plugged the ER-4P's in. Because of the default adapters on the ER-4Ps were sealed better than the UE's, that just seems bad all around. I'm assuming this is from more resistance in the Etymotics, just a guestimation. I have no idea why they'd take more to power them though, it didn't show at all. This was consistent on either my Meizu SP or my Cowon D2+. A big problem with having to raise the volume is things start to distort, regardless of the quality, not to mention it drains the battery faster.Second problem, they sound like mud compared to the Super.Fi 5's. I saw reviews with people complaining about the bass. I was barely noticing anything, and I have the bass turned up on my custom EQ setting(and I don't even like "heavy" bass). On top of the lack of "OMG it has so much bass!", the mids were muffled, murky, and the highs weren't there at all, not near as much clarity or crispness as the Pros. Keep in mind, I felt and heard the ear-plug sealing effect BETTER with the ER-P4s, and they still sound this bad in comparison. I haven't had another set of headphones in for years, every now and then I think "maybe I did pay too much for this, maybe it was just in my head, just hype." Nope, there's a definite difference.I tried out one industrial song, one orchestra/choir song, and one ambient synthesizer song, all of which I knew very well on the Pros. I'd listen to a song on one set, then the same song on the other, move on. I left the Etymotics running to "burn them in" a little, maybe an hour or so before I attempted any comparisons (I know that's nothing for a the mystical "burn in" time). As a comparison though, my Pros sounded amazing right out of the box. When I got them, I my only thought was "I'm so keeping these". I got the 5 Pros after starting with Shure's E2's, then E3's, then E4's, the first two having negative bass. And yes, they were just E#'s back then, I got them right at the transition into the E#c phase.Third problem, the cable. ER-P4's longer than what I'm use to, the Pros really need a longer fricken cable, drives me nuts. nice an thick all the way up till it splits off, then it's feels VERY fragile. I also really don't like the around-the-front design, dangling around, they would get in my way all the time. Yes, I'm very much use to the Pro's behind the ear design, how they go down my back then to wherever, and I haven't had time to get use to the Etymotic style, I understand that.Another major problem with the cable of the ER-P4's, I tried taking it out of the buds, to see if it's replaceable, no go. Either there's a special trick to it that I didn't see in the 5 minutes I tried this, but a non-replaceable cable is a huge no-no to me. The Pro's? You rip a cable? Pet chew through it? Some jerk cut them? 20 bucks. That's it. These are a heck of an investment, and the cable is usually the main dying point when it comes to headphones & earbuds. I've gone through 4 sets of cables in all the time I've had the Pros, but I also wear them ALL the time.Granted, I can't remember what how bad standard 'generic' headphones sound, so I'm obviously not as thrilled or impressed with these buds as other reviews. But as I see it, I'm paying $170 for the ER-P4's, when there are Amazon stores selling the Super.Fi 5 Pros for $200. If I'm paying this much money, again, I'm going to order something I already know I love, and I damn sure know sounds better than these things. The Etymotics also seem more...hyped? Maybe that's too strong of a word. But they come in a big hard-ish plastic case, like some cheap presentation, foam lined with a slot for several of the size fittings. That case, that foam, that packaging cost something, I'd say at least 20-30 bucks if they sold it seperate.The Ultimate Ears had a much more generic package, but I can also hear where more of my money went.
This is a great little video camera. It is inexpensive, very easy to use and travels well. There are no cables, no rechargers to drag along - just a small easy to use camera. At this price you cannot possible beat it. Cameras that cost five to ten times as much do have better resolution, but this is an inexpensive gem.
I'm fairly new to photography that goes beyond point and shoot and this is the very first filter I've bought. This was the first one I bought not only to protect my lens from UV light and improve the image but also to protect my lens from scratches, cracks and excessive cleaning, from fingerprints mostly.This filter works great in daylight, no focusing problems, no complaints. I can't use this indoors unless I either avoid any sources of light - lamps, computer monitors. Because of ghosting, a transparent repeat of the light source. It's faint but still very irritating.I've looked into this (I admit not extensively) and it seams you have to pay more than I can afford to at this time, for a better filter with more layers to prevent ghosting.I'd say it's better than nothing, I can use it outside (it's intended use anyway)... or for ghoasty effects I guess.I rated this 4 stars because of the price and the fact that this UV filter works great outside in UV light, seams to be constructed well, removes easily, as long as you don't tighten it too much (it happens), and comes with a little plastic case lined with foam.
Great product. I take it everywhere. I even bought the FM transmitter to listen in the car.
monitor: dell 1920x1200 dvikeyboard: mac usb wiredmouse: logictech usb wirelessport 1 and 2:x86 with nvdia geforce6200 graphic card, run at 1920x1200port 3 and 4:sony ps3one ps3 is running game os. the other one is running fedora core5 linuxall work well.installation is easy and clean. shipped with 4 cables for 4 ports. truely plug and play.
Very good product. Not has good as the first set of Bose Companion Speakers but good non the less.
It fits my Panasonic Camcorder, it has lots of pockets, it has a shoulder-strap (which is inside the bag when it's shipped), and it has 2 sections of padding going across the the main compartment (which are velcro so you can take them off and use them for extra padding). The borders between the outside pockets and the main compartment are flexible incase you have a large camcorder (only when the outer pockets are empty, though.) Best of all, it has a life-time warrenty!The only problem with it was that the indentity tag where you can put your adress, etc (shown in picture hanging from handle) fell off and was lost because the leather got worn and ripped after only 8 months. Anyhow, overall I would recommend buying it this bag.
I didn't really have a chance to shop around and had to choose between this, a X800, or a nVidia 6800GT, that was it. Given my income and rig (a P4 2.4) i didn't think bleeding edge was what the doctor ordered, so I said what the hell and ditched the old GF ti4600.Well, ho-lee crap, what's that about an average 67fps in Half-Life 2 with all detail settings turned up, 4XAA, 8XAF @ 1024x768? MORE than happy with those numbers for the price. How about Doom3 at 800x600 detail medium-high at steady above 60fps? Not too bad for a 2 year old rig.The Catalyst software suite is very nice, though since nVidia also makes great drivers these days it's kind of a moot point. One thing to note, using ATI's Overdrive utility I have experienced some system hangs, particularly in HL2. Switched to Powerstrip and now I've got it lethally Oc'd on factory cooling and stable as a coffeetable... go figure.In short, this card will run any of the current gen of games well enough for 99.9% of gamers. With full DX9 compatability, it's even got a shot at next-gen titles. Highly overclockable, well-priced, and reliable as can be. Great buy!
These mini surge protectors are great. I have been using them for a while now and they are much better than the large one I use to take with me everywhere. I connected one to my notebook and the other to my netbook and forgot they were there. They are the perfect size and weight. Now I can't speak on how well they protect my computer because I have not had a power surge, thank goodness; but, if you are looking for something light weight that appears to do the job, these are for you.
If you have hundreds of CD's, it is certainly attractive to manage and play your music from your computer. This player gets you partially there.Pro's1. Obviously provides all the + and - of mp3's. Sound is pretty decent at 192 kbs sampling.2. Server side library management & import software is good.3. Ability to play and search music on the mp101 is good.4. Radio1234 streaming service is worth the $20 to me. Other radio stations can be streamed, with some work, through Twonky.5. Extremely low cost vis-a-vis buying a 60 gbyte mp3 playerCon's1. Virtually/entirely useless as a wireless device with the 2 routers I have tried, however I have not tried w/ Netgear router2. Unconscionable bugs and shortcomings on the client. As I added music to the server, the artist list was truncated on the client - bad news for listening to Yo La Tengo & Zakir Hussein. So the primary reason to use this device is partially defeated. Why are firmware programmers so sloppy?3. Can't get Live365 to work regardless of online documentation.Not being able to access my entire music library on the client makes this a "no-buy." Maybe future firmware upgrades will address this.
Bought directly from Amazon, and I swear by them.Low price, reliability and fast delivery.I am an old emulsion guy, went from film SLR's (ME Super, AE-1)to point and shoot digital (A-620). I decided to plungeinto the DSLR field. I can tell you with sincerity, theimages that this camera produces is amazing. I shoot in RAWand JPEG.Two reccomendations:1. Buy the body only. The kit lens is a toy.Purchase the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, great glass!It will be the best 70.00 that you will ever spend.Build quality does not equal "L" lenses, but theoptics are superb.2. Buy the Canon Battery Grip if you have large hands.If you shoot in RAW, a CF card of 2GB is mandatory.If you purchase this camera, you will not be disappointed.The Polish Prince.Green Bay, WI
Great little recorder. Only drawback is that I cannot create extra folders. Excellent quality and sound. Good buy for the money!
I bought this connector for use in my car. It allows me to connect my iPod to the mini jack in my console.The wire is a little long, but very thick for durability. The sound quality is also very nice.
Loud, Loud, and Louder!! I have had this system now for 5 years and it still works perfectly for CD's! I have my playstation 2 and DVD player hooked up for audio through the MD and Video channels on the back of the system and it makes movies and games more fun to play. You can feel the rumble of thunder like the real thing, or a bomb exploding, and glass shattering everywhere like its at your feet!!! The only downside of it is that one tape player stopped working after about 2 1/2 years, and the other one just last month, Jan 05. 5 years is pretty good for a tape player I think. I can't close the door on one, and both don't play tapes. But everything else still works AS NEW! If you can find one, you won't be disappointed.
B+W always has fine optics. I find their filters a little more difficult to screw onto the lens than other brands, but once it's on, it's secure. Absolutely no issues with the quality. I've also never had the glass fall out of a B+W filter, as I have had happen twice with a Hoya filter!
I can't say enough good things about this camera! I absolutely love it!!I have had it for almost 2 years and it's been through a lot and still works really well. It has so many features on it that are easy to use quickly and in every situation. You can change pictures into black and white, or sepia, and other colors on the go. There are a ton of features like that which really make it worth the price. The only thing is that the camera is heavy, you definitely know its in your purse/ pocket when you have it. But that makes it more durable, also.
We purchased this camera as an upgrade for our aged Minolta Dimage 500. The Minolta takes great pictures, but is rather limited as far as creativity and doesn't do well with landscapes. Living in Colorado, my wife and I take a lot of landscape pics and wanted something to accurately capture the beauty we see.As with most things, I did a lot of research on DSLR's before we made this purchase. I looked at professional and consumer reviews for Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sony/Minolta and Pentax/Samsung. I was surprised to find the big names didn't do so well in the mid-range catagory (D40, XTi, A100). From everything I read, you would need to move up to the high end models of the big boys (at over $1000) to come close to the quality of the Pentax/Samsung. So, loaded with what I believed to be good information, we purchased the Samsung over all of the competition because it had the features and reported image quality we were looking for. At the time, the Samsung had a lower price than the Pentax version, so we went with it.WOW!......It's been over 20 years since I used an SLR, so I'm relearning everything as I go, but I must say I'm just blown away by this camera. Straight out of the box, our Minolta will take better pics, but that can be said of just about every SLR on the market. These are not point & shoot cameras even though they do have auto functions. If you want the superior images, you're going to have to work a bit at it. However, if you take the time to learn and apply the proper techniques, you'll be amazed at what you can create.The Samsung offers seemingly infinite possibilities. I'm having fun just shooting objects over and over again at different settings to learn it's capabilities (one of the great things about digital photography, no wasted film). I've taken it to the mountains to test my new skills and have come away with enlargeable and frameable images like I've never taken before. I've also tried to create situations that others have voiced issues with when using the competition, but have not found any situation that can't be captured beautifully with the right settings.Compared to a P&S;, this camera is an extreme amount of work, it's heavy and a lot more expensive.....I just wish I'd bought it sooner. I'll never go back to a P&S; again after experiencing the quality of the Samsung (Pentax).
This is a nice little printer. Unfortunately, the printer driver install destroyed my regsitry, and I ended up having to re-install Windows XP and all of my apps.
I started out with a Sony Mavica years ago and now have this F828. I'm not a professional photographer, but a constant one. This camera allows me to take great photos of fireworks, holiday light displays, wild critters at night, pets, landscapes, people, sporting events. You name it and the camera can capture it. I love the multi-burst feature, which none of my previous cameras had. The quality of the photos is outstanding for printing, too. My only negative, and it's a small one, is that this camera is heavy to carry when on an all-day outing. I know it only weighs a bit over 2 pounds, but after several hours it seems more like 6 pounds.
I have used the product on both XP and Vista. Download the 1.1 version of the software and you will not have problems.
I bought this converter when moving back from the US to Germany to support my NAS (network attached storage) - a device that runs 24/7. The power is more then sufficient so it is never overheated. I did not have a single problem, all is working just fine. Highly recommended. I would choose Simran-devices (I also have others) over any cheap chinaware.
I love this camera. I'm a busy mom on the go and always want to catch shots of my little ones. This camera is perfect for that. It has multi shot option so you never miss a moment. I love how I can change the settings to exactly the sceanary I am in. The optical zoom is perfect for those distance shots. I carry it with me every where I go. The light weight and small size is perfect to throw in my purse of in my back pocket. I loved it so much I bought another one for my husband to have with him all the time!
Almost perfect size for toshiba external hard drives, however I expect the hardshell to be a little harder, apart from that is a really good case
I love the over-all look and compactness of my new iMac G5. The twenty inch screen gives much flexibility and is soo easy on the eyes. It also allows a long dock with larger icons! It does everything my old G4 did but quieter and in a more compact space. No more towers for me.
Ordered and received this item.It was NOT in an EPSON carton or package. Nor was it in a sealed plastic wrap around the item.I have no idea as to the use-by date or if it was refilled or what.Because of that, I returned it. I suspect it was removed from the EPSON carton to hide the fact it was past the stated EPSON "use by" date printed on every carton.
I orginally bought this component to play MP3s that I record. I highly recommend it for that. However, it does even better as a DVD player. I would definitely recommend this player over models that sell for under $[money].
I do not know how is the quality since I've not had other similar cable.
The CD player is a little rough but the sound is nearly as good as Bose The clock was not too hard to set The overall size is abit to large for a clock radio. It just will snuggle in place
I bought this to replace a different brand rated for up to 1600 x 1280, which caused a very obvious loss of video quality on my LCD monitor 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz, analog input.What a difference the Avocent made. I'm running 2 identical LCD monitors from a dual-head card, one connected directly to the computer. Side-by-side, I can't see any degradation at all on the switched monitor.This KVM has a single button. To move from computer B to A, you press it 3 times. I was used to a separate button for each computer, and thought I'd miss that. But switching via keyboard (CTR, CTR, A, Enter) is even easier than reaching for the individual buttons; no software required.Another unexpected advantage is the all-plastic case. Every once in a while, I'd feel a static discharge when I touched my metal KVM, and usually that would disable the mouse and keyboard until the KVM and all computers were rebooted. Doesn't happen with the Avocent.All the connectors on the switchbox are female, i.e, require male connectors on the cable. My video cables were female, so I also bought Avocent cable sets. They're as good as any I've used, despite their moderate price.This KVM is powered from the computers, but also has an input for a 6 vdc 700 mA wall wart, not supplied. The manual (CD only) doesn't say when you'd want to use direct power - maybe with older computers that don't power the keyboard when off.My one email to the company - pre-purchase inquiry about whether it was reasonable to expect no video loss on an LCD -- was answered accurately, same day.I've owned 4 desktop KVMs over the years, and used a number of high-end ones at work. Of those, this is the least expensive but the one I prefer for home or individual work area. I didn't do a lot of research, and can't tell you it's the best one currently available, or the best value. Just that it works well for me and is a whole lot more than I expected for the price.
I actually like vista and the extra stuff that comes on this machine. Sure, some call it bloatware, but still. The thing doesn't come with disks, so the first thing you want to do is of course make restore disks with DVD-R (unless you like having 10 cdrom restore disks).The thing only came configured with 64mb of shared graphics memory.. had to go into the bios and it would only max out to 128mb. Why it was set to 64 I'll never know as the machine seems to run a lot better now with the extra "graphics" memory.This machine can play some games well, although don't expect to run doom 3 on this machine. I can play fate, though okay. DVD plays extremely well. I've played DVD's on other LCD screens and they had poor brightness or color contrast. But HP did a number on this screen. This is a really good multi-media center. Sound is okay. I suspect if you really want good sound you'll have to get some good quality earphones or sound system and connect it properly instead of using the build-in sound speakers. Sometimes I had a hard time hearing voices for certain videos for example. Also vista doesn't come witha built-in mixer, so you can only do so much for the sound.Battery life sort of sucks - but since I don't plan to travel much with this pc, then this is okay for me. I don't consider this much of a travel notebook anyway due to it's bulkiness.The touchpad is finicky, especially with the scroll bar on the side of the touchpad. I just got a usb mouse and now everything is fine. This machine also runs hot, so is a littlie unconfortable to use with the touchpad.Overall I like this machine. Just wish it would play some modern games better. Oh well, I stick with my desktop for games I guess.
Cheers to Amazon! I bought this IPod as a gift for my fianc&eacute;e's burf-day, so I haven't even taken it out of the box yet, but I had to write a quick note singing their praises. Amazon's logistics and delivery network is unbelievable.I opted for the free shipping offer (Super Saver Discount), which Amazon claims will ship in two to three days. I placed the order around 2:00 PM CST, yesterday (3/21/05), only to have it show-up on my desk at work at 10:30 AM CST, today (3/22/05). That's a total of 20.5 hours for Super Saver Delivery.I will say that my home in St. Louis, MO isn't extremely far from Amazon's distribution center in Lexington, KY, where this package was shipped from - about 350 miles. But still, I've ordered pizza's that have taken longer to get here.Way to go Amazon!
We were less than pleased to find that some of the cd roms(science, reading and vocabulary) only work if you go to a web site and purchase a driver for $15.00. The requirements stated the system was compatable with windows xp, guess it wasn't. Needless to say our children will lose out on the possible full potential of the system. However of the cd roms that do work are very enjoyable for our family to work with.
I just installed this 23 incher on two PC's. It's great! This thing is huge, it's gonna take some getting used to! It's my second PC LCD monitor, replacing an early 15&quot; Sony.The only thing I could wish for would be a split screen button.I wish I could split the screen and view both of my PC's at the same time, as opposed to the switch to toggle between input #1 and #2. It's still great in that I now have one monitor on my desk's top, but split screen would be much better for me at times. Also worthy of mention, is the lag beteween toggling from 1 to 2. There's a little more than a split second of black, for the other desktop to render. Most people wont mind this I'm sure, but I hope newer models would provide an instant transition.I'm also interested in a new video card to unleash this beast, the ATI line is looking good. Seems like they have earned some rave reviews with the 9700 and better lines. Also, all the pixels on mine seem to do their job perfectly. I read about someone having a problem with a few of theirs, glad I didn't.I'm looking forward to not having to slide left to right just to see the entire canvas I'm working on in Photoshop. I'm not a graphics designer by trade. But I do my fair share of Photoshopping for my websites, so this is a welcome addition to my business.All in all, if you can spare the cash, get this Sony without looking back.
I ordered two of these. Neither one would charge my ipod it would simply drain the battery further. Do not buy, these are junk!
This camera does everything. It has tons of things to learn and is a challenge to use to its fullest extent, but I am not disappointed.
This router has turned out to be a huge headache and cause of high blood pressure. Locks up every few days, DHCP server doesn't work if you alter the subnet. The "USB drive" feature is worthless - the security is a joke. New firmware caused more problems than it had already. Netgear won't even talk to you without first giving them your credit card number. I was going to put this worthless pile of junk on ebay, but cannot morally sell this thing to somebody. I wouldn't even give it to somebody for free, don't want to loose friends. Its hardly worthy of sharing the trash can with moldy bread. My heart goes out to anybody who bought one of these things. Save yourself the stress, throw it away; better yet- burn it, run it over with your lawnmower!
Its pretty crunk...30gigs n like 70 bucks works good...its a little big but hey it can do other stuff ipods can't so its all good
It works very well. The only negative I can say is that the concentrator cups have only worked twice before I have to replace them otherwise I really like this product.
I love this thing. Owned it for a couple of years and it works great. Have had some strange keyboard/mouse activity when it is powered by a single Linux box other wise no problems. With three machines (servers ect) connected and running, having one moitor, keyboard and mouse is very nice. Have not used speakers with it.
They actually send TDK video tapes instead of Fuji, supposedly "due to the Earthquake in Japan". Not sure how much I'm buying that excuse, but the tapes are just as good as the Fuji, if not better. Just wish they would change their listing so you know!
Aunque soy usurio de Nikon, este producto es bastante robusto y resistente, lo utilizo todo el tiempo y no esta roto ni las cremalleras estan da&ntilde;adas, esta en perfecto estado aun cuando parece a reventar.
I ordered this cable expecting it to be low quality because of the price and length of the cable but when i received it i noticed it was a very high quality, 6 foot long, brand new hdmi cable.... Needless 2 say i was more than satisfied lol
Like many people, we use the computer in the family room which is right next to the kitchen. So I think that, in addition to the natural oils from everyone's fingertips, causes the keyboard to collect the grease in the air from all the cooking. No matter how many times you yell about it, someone is always eating or drinking while using the computer so those crumbs and spills have to be dealt with. To make it even more fun, we live in Arizona so not only do we have dry heat we have dry dust and lots of it!Our last keyboard was the Microsoft Digital Media Pro and I spent a lot of time (and money) on cans of compressed air, a small vacuum meant for keyboards and just plain old wiping it off with a damp rag. I haven't even mentioned our four dogs who seem to just spend the whole day shedding...everywhere. As with all keyboards, eventually the build up got to be more than I could stand and I would remove a few keys at a time, and really clean under, between and the sides of the keys. No matter how carefully I put them back on, some keys would always stick and the keyboard was never the same. I needed a keyboard that was easier to keep clean and could hold up to a good cleaning.I read these reviews and this seemed to be one of those love it or hate it products and since I was desperate, I tried it. When I took it out of the package I loved it because it was small enough to fit comfortably on the computer desk and still leave some room. And a true plug and play! I am SO not a techie and all I had to do was plug this keyboard in and I was typing! The keys are spread further apart which makes it easier to clean but harder to get used to if you are a touch typist. DO NOT underestimate the complaints of how hard you must strike the keys! After five minutes of typing I figured the best way to type without breaking my fingers was to use a hammer. I called the company to ask why would they make a keyboard that was so difficult to use. The customer rep asked me if I typed fast or did I hunt and peck. I explained that before I bought this keyboard I was a pretty fast touch typist. He THEN told me that I needed to go to the control panel on my computer, with Windows Vista once you go to 'keyboard' you need to open the one that says 'change cursor blink rate'. Once you do that you will be on a page called 'Keyboard Properties'. In the middle of the page is a section called 'Repeat Rate' and if you type fast you need to move the slider from fast to slow. There is a box underneath this area where you can test how your typing is affected by where you place the slider.This is not a quick process and to add to the fun there is the simple fact that the more you type on the silicone keyboard, the looser the keys become which will make it easier to get back to your old speed. And believe me, it will take some time because the other reviewers are right, this is a great keyboard if you are a hunt and peck typist. But if you took the time to learn how to type without slamming those two index fingers down on the keys you are going to look up at your monitor for the first few weeks and think you are typing in code. It will take a lot more force to hit the keys at first but that changes the more the silicone loosens up and then you need to remember to keep going in and changing the repeat rate on your control panel.Perhaps the keys are spaced further apart to facilitate rolling the keyboard up to take it with you, I don't know because I didn't ask. I also didn't ask why they put four shift keys on instead of two and why they are different sizes. Yes, even the space bar is split into three keys so if you miss one you will be sure to hit one of the other two. There are two enter keys, both different shapes and sizes but they have not affected my typing style at all. The 'caps lock' key is larger and many times instead of typing an 'a' I will look up and see that I have put everything in uppercase letters and have to go back and redo all of that. But the one key that is going to save me a fortune on haircuts is the 'back' key. That one is half the size it used to be so as I am typing and realize I have hit the wrong key I will hit the back key and insert the correct letter. No I haven't, I just thought I did. When I look up I will see something like this, 'hit the cirr\\\orrect key'.Why would Grand Tec make the other keys smaller plus add an extra one or two of them to compensate but on a key that you use quite a bit, without constantly checking that you have corrected your error, would they just make the key half it's regular size and then move on to the next 'improvement'? I haven't figured it out yet but I discovered by the time I see that I made that mistake I sit here and just pull out big chunks of my hair. I say 'improvement' because the backlighting' on the keyboard is a big improvement over having to use a desk lamp or lighting up a whole room when other people are trying to sleep or do something else. The only problem is that, like others before me, my light seems to have a mind of its own. At first I thought it was me turning the light off or on by hitting the key by mistake. I don't know how long I would have believed that if the keyboard wasn't lighting up or going dark when nobody was even sitting at the computer. I would think that there was a short in one of my wires if so many people hadn't mentioned the problem. That makes me think design flaw so I will be calling Grand Tec again to ask more questions.And now that I have owned it so much longer you can believe that I will be asking a lot more questions! Of course, the first question and one that I don't believe that anyone should ever have to ask is, why don't you include any instructional material in with the keyboard? I think a lot more people would be much happier with their keyboard if they knew that there was such a simple fix! I love the fact that I can type any time of the day or night and the keys don't make a sound to wake anyone. As for keeping this keyboard clean, piece of cake. In fact someone could sit down here to use the computer eating a bowl of ice cream and I wouldn't bat an eye. You can simply wipe off any spills. The compressed air and a damp rag take care of the dust and dog hair with no hassle. The only problem I foresee is amazon discontinuing the product due to low sales from the low ratings. And I will not raise my rating even though I love the keyboard from the ease of plug and play and all of the other wonderful features. What is up with a company that can't or won't take a minute to put some simple instructions in with their product? If they won't make the effort to let people know how simple it is to get used to the differences, and it is VERY different from the keyboards we have known since PCs became a common household item, why should the few consumers, who made the effort to call them before we boxed it up to mail it back, try to save their company?So I love the keyboard, it is great. It deserves at least 5 stars for what it can do. It loses a star because of the light going off and on, which now that I think about it, is probably on a timer. It loses another star because the company didn't seem to think it was important enough to tell the consumers about changing the settings on their computer for the keyboard but they DID tell the customer reps what to tell anyone who called to complain! So, down to 3 stars even though I love it, but come to think about it with that half of a back key they will never get up to 5 stars but 4 would have helped their average a lot more.
No matter how you slice it, this is a great camera.If you're considering this camera you likely to be in one of two camps: A Nikon person trying to determine whether or not to buy the N50, N70 or the D200; or you already know you want something more on the pro end of the pro-amateur spectrum and are trying to choose between a Nikon and a Canon. If you're in the latter camp then you can't go wrong with either the D200 or any of Canon's offerings. They both make excellent cameras. If you're already a Nikon person, get the Nikon; if you're already a Canon person, get the Canon.That said, I'm a Nikon person, and after 5 years of having fun with my film-based N80 I wanted to make the leap into real digital photography. I say real, because I've had a Canon Sureshot for 4 years and it's great for snapshots, but when it comes to landscapes or dealing with any kind of lighting issues, it just doesn't measure up. Since I'm a Nikon person (all my lenses work with the new digital SLRs) I looked at the N50, N70 and D200. There are plenty of sites out there that compare these three cameras (against each other and the competition) to death, so I won't bother with all the details.We buy cameras to take a variety of different pictures and my choice was driven by my needs, so my review is going to be colored by the kinds of pictures I tend to take. My favorite pastime is landscape photography. For this, any of the three cameras will take great pictures. The 6 mega pixels on the N50 and N70 are more than enough to take great pictures - I've got a 20x30 poster of Yosemite's Half Dome taken with a friend's N70 that is as crisp as anything I've seen. Having 10mps gives me more room to play with when it comes time for cropping, though, and that's always nice, but hardly a reason to shell out an extra grand.My next favorite photography subject is my yellow lab, Happy. If he's standing or sitting still, then all three of these cameras take excellent portrait shots. But when he's moving, such as launching himself off the end of a pier to fetch a toy in the lake, the D200 really shines. Its 5fps burst mode takes perfect pictures. It focuses each shot and with its rich 25 picture buffer built into the camera, I've yet to fill it up. What this means is that it doesn't matter what speed your memory card is. The camera takes its pictures and puts them into its buffer. Then a separate set of processors moves the picture from the buffer to your memory card. I would have to hold the button down for over 8 seconds before the burst mode would slow down (it would simply slow down to the speed of your memory card here - it wouldn't stop taking pictures). This clarity of the pictures in burst mode is what made me choose the D200, and with the 18-70mm DX kit lens you'll get some brilliant photos.While all three cameras let you take great picture, the D200 makes it very easy to change the most often used settings. Picture quality (e.g. resolution and depth), White Balance and ISO can be changed by holding down a single button with your left hand and rotating the command dials with your right. This means you don't have to take your eyes off of what you're looking at through the viewfinder in order to change these settings, and I find myself changing at least one of these on almost every picture I take. To be sure, you can change them on the N50 and N70 as well, but just not as quickly or easily.Other things I liked about the D200 are:o Build. It's made of metal and has a very nice heft to it. The D50 and D70, much like my N80, are made of a very good plastic, and I've never had any problems with the N80, but the D200 just feels goodo LCD. The 2.5 inch LCD makes it easy to determine whether or not you're happy with a picture in the field.o Color. The auto white balance for the D200 is awesome and the colors are brilliant.o 4 settings banks. You can preprogram four settings (ISO, WB, Picture Quality, etc) so you can get to it quickly.One last point - the D200 is very difficult to get a hold of these days, but it's slightly easier to get in kit form (which comes with a lens). The 18-55mm lens is nice, but I prefer the 18-70mm (remember, with digitals you have to multiply the focal length by 1.5 to compare it with their film counterparts, so the 18-70 for digital is more like a 28-105 for film). The 18-70mm kit will run you about $300 more than the body itself, and it's worth it.If you don't already have a big zoom lens then the new 18-200mm Nikon VR lens is awesome (equivalent to 28-300 for film). It takes stunning pictures and has all the zoom you're likely to need. It runs between $700 and $800 and is even harder to get than the D200 (which is why I don't have one yet :-).In summary, you can't go wrong with any of these Nikons. The D200, however, is definitely the king of the hill. Happy picture takine!
Works Prefectly, installation was a breeze, and shipment arrived on time. There was a minor issue after restarting the computer w/ restablishing internet connection, but it was easily resolved. All in all a great product!
I absolutely love this burner. I haven't really used the software it came with (aside from the litescribe software-which has an extremely simple and easy to use interface) because I have Mac OS X. Installing the drivers for OS X was extremely simple (it came with them but also offers a link to updated drivers for OS 10.4.4-the most recent update for Tiger) I only have one cavieat which should only apply to the person who has not done his research... in order to use the litescribe you have to buy "litescribe discs" I find that I usually just use a sharpie instead of getting the litescribe discs: while it may take less than 5 minutes to burn a dvd....the litescribe burn (on the high quality setting) can take up to 25 min.
I recently bought a new 27" ViewSonic monitor for work. I looked up the exact screen dimensions and this 3m filter was an absolutely perfect fit. 3M has another filter for a 27" monitor that has a slightly different size screen, which is what I ran into last time I bought my 24" monitor (when that filter came, I actually had to cut it slightly to fit, and you know that never works out completely right..) With this filter, I put the 'shiny side' toward me, which they say can be bad with glare (I barely notice it) but really enables YOU to see the screen incredibly clearly but unless you are directly in front of the monitor, NO ONE ELSE can see anything - even starting at approx a 25degree angle, it is darkened enough that you can't read anything on the screen. Past the 25degree angle, all anyone sees is a completely black screen. If I reversed it, with the shiny side toward the lcd and the duller side toward me, I would (supposedly) have less glare but the screen itself would appear a little darker. It's just a personal preference for each to decide for him/herself. I manage a law firm, and so almost anything I have open on my screen is confidential - including payroll information, or client escrow accounts, or whatever - but someone can be standing right next to my desk and not be able to see a thing. If you really need privacy, I can't recommend it highly enough. I would only advise that you carefully measure (or check the specs) any monitor so you can get the right fit - 3M gives you the exact measurements of each filter. Oh, and make sure you don't have it for your employees OR kids.. they need to be accountable! Too tempting to play solitaire, surf the web, or doing something they shouldn't if they know no one can see what they are doing! ;o)
I develop digital libraries for special and academic libraries. After testing both OmniPage Pro 15 and ABBYY Fine Reader 8.0 before embarking on OCR work-flows for a major digital repository, the OCR results were by far better with ABBYY. This was especially true when working with faded or 'garbled' text from photocopies. OmniPage might have more 'cache' and have a few more bells and whistles (i.e. automated tasks) but don't be fooled, ABBYY is hands down the better product where it counts. (I should note they both claim 99% OCR accuracy and a lot of professional reviewers claim they produce the same results. . .but after testing both, you find out that they are not even in the same league.)Both can be freely downloaded off their respective websites for testing purposes. Try both first before making the leap!
I bought this charger for my sony vx2100 batteries (L) and i'm so happy with it because i haven't had any problem and my batteries are charged at 100%. Thanks
Sound is neutral and very very clear. Bass response is quite good (neutral again) and perfect for classical music. This depends on a good seal within the ear...not always easy to obtain. The foam tips work best for me. Roll them between your fingers first, then insert and wait for them to expand.Again, a good seal within the ear is essential to using these earplugs. If you can get that, then the quality of sound (and the noise isolation) will be first class.
I just wish I hadn't accidentally hit the unlock button as I jumped into the water. My previous pictures were still ok on the disk but the camera was fried.
HP support should be called non-support. I have bought a lot of HP products in the past but have always been lucky enough to have them all hold up through the warranty period until now. Bought a Pavilion Media Center PC with lightscribe and less than 5 months later the lightscribe dvd died. Do the get me a replacement or just a run around? You got it....the run around. I will never and I advise everyone else not to buy from HP until they can prove to stand by their warranties.
Reception wise, the radio works OK. I have compared it with other shortwave radios in my ham shack, and for the price it performs well. The audio from the speaker is of acceptable quality and through good headphones it is quite good. The upper and lower sideband functions work well and it works quite well for copying morse code.I have used the radio a little over a month and I have several complaints. When the first set of batteries died, I could not get one of them out of the case. I had to disassemble the radio to remove the battery - it turns out that a piece of tape Sony used to cover a hole on the battery holder had also stuck to the battery. I removed the tape and cleaned the plastic. Now it works well.My second complaint, which is more bothersome, also has to do with the battery. The battery level indicator does not indicate how much charge you have left - it only comes on when the battery is dead and the radio doesn't play. It's not that it plays poorly due to a low battery, the radio turns itself off. So I am always guessing how long it will be before the radio dies and as a result I have to always carry an extra set of batteries, just in case. It is sort of like having a bad fuel gauge in your car. This could have easily been corrected in during design.My other complaint is that the controls are not intuitive. I still have to go to the manual to figure out how to do some functions, even though I have done it before.
When purchased, this cable worked as expected. The cables themselves were very thick, but it successfully displayed good-quality VGA images from a laptop to a TV with VGA. I purchased this product for use in a dorm, and shortly thereafter found all of the pins on one end of the cable to be bent, apparently through some act of gross negligence. I was unable to bend them back. As long as you are careful with the cable, or at least don't try to use it in non-VGA connectors, this should not be an issue. I do wish the product came with plastic caps for the ends, which may have prevented the damage.
Great product by Samsung but unfortunately I found one dead pixel on the LCD screen. It's not very noticible, althought I did a pixel test which I found off the internet luckily there was only 1 dead pixel and no more. I bought this LCD screen on Friday day after Thanksgiving , everything is great about this LCD screen other than the fact I got stuck with one dead pixel. I tried to exchange it at Staples where I purchased it but they were out of stock and plus I wouldn't get the best sale deal of $199. If any one is looking for a sharp, crisp, bright LcD screen this is the real deal! Just cross your fingers that you don't get stuck with one or so dead pixels like what happened to me.
I use this every day and I just love it. It raises the screen on my laptop to an easier viewing level. The keyboard is also a plus. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this product
Being that my workplace is a category 6 house, we go through a lot of patch cables and try to keep them all the same color so we know by color that they're Cat6. I also never re-use a cable that's been deployed for very long. These cables are a good offering, easy to plug in and unplug, easy to unpack for quick deployment and have offered no performance issues whatsoever. Completely recommended.
The JBL L880 floorstanding towers are EXTRAORDINARY value for money compared with other manufacturer's and internet only dealers products. Many will claim to have very neutral response and dynamic potential, but JBL has been in the business of making speakers since before many of those companies were glimmers in the eyes of their founders.You can find excellent measurements of the L880's response curves online (Stereophile has an excellent review with such measurements) and the measurements don't lie. Flat response on axis from 40KHz down to about 30 Hz (with some leeway for room reinforcement). What that means in terms of listening is that everything sounds exactly as the mixer, engineers, and musicians (or movie makers if that's your bag) intended it to; nothing is being unduly influenced by characteristics of the speakers themselves, hence the description as neutral.I've been using these paired with an Onkyo TX-SR606, a JBL LC2 center, and some surrounds that used to be the fronts in an Onkyo package (SKS-HT540) for home theater, but what's been most pleasantly surprising is how much these have gotten me back into stereo music listening.These are excellent speakers for both music and movies, but their musicality is amazing. They produce rich, full bass, mids, and highs with great ease. If you push them, they don't sweat, they just go louder and louder until your AVR gets to its limits. These speakers have made me reconsider my stance on getting a pre-pro and separate amps in the future. Now I want them worse than ever, just to see what these are capable of with 200 Watts RMS vs. the ~90 I'm giving them now.I've rediscovered my love of classical music thanks to these speakers. I can't wait to get some pipe organ CDs to really put them through their paces.Pros-Very nice looking in cherry finish (I'll post a photo)-Astonishing sound reproduction-Great stereo imaging-Great punch and dynamics (esp. for movies, but even with driving rock and roll at extreme volumes these loudspeakers don't crack a sweat)-Huge headroom for further amplification (as funds become available)-Nice interconnects and relatively undetectable crossovers (that's a good thing)-Excellent full range responseCons-Size may be an issue for some (I believe in bigger is better when speakers are on the table; see photo for size reference)-Bi-wire connectivity is more gimmick than reality-Plastic feet are a weak point but don't look bad-Resistance ratings are optimistic at 8 ohms nominal (see Stereophile's review among others, these have a wide patch of 3-4 ohm response that may tax some receivers not rated for those low resistances)In sum these speakers are AMAZING value for money, even at Amazon's prices (though sometimes Harman refurbished ones can be had for less elsewhere on the internet making them even greater value). They are great for home theater applications, but I think even better for music listening in 2 channel or multi-channel. To be completely honest I wish I could buy 3 more L880s for multichannel applications but I know my wife would kill me.I'm not an audiophile, but I do like classical and jazz music at reference volumes (and play both nonprofessionally) and I can tell you from my own experience with other far more expensive brands at boutique audio stores, these will give speakers at 4 times the price a run for their money with the right amplification (at least 75 W RMS in real life, not manufacturers specs) and have blown everything I've heard at twice the price away solidly.p.s. There's another reviewer who has suggested that these speakers are the same as the LC2 center channel speaker in the same line. As an owner of both, I can tell you they are not. Cabinet resonance and porting creates a very different speaker (even my Onkyo agrees as the Audyssey 2EQ calibration program crosses the LC2 over at 60 Hz, but leaves the L880s at "Full Range"). The bass and midbass are far fuller and more robust from the L880s.
I bought this drive, rather than the non-U3 version, for a very simple reason -- it was 25% cheaper. In my opinion, U3 is like killing a gnat with a nuclear device; it is completely unnecessary. Had the effort that has been put into U3 been put instead into simply getting app writers to make their apps run from a single directory, it would have acoomplished 99.9% of what U3 does. So you get a launch pad with U3 -- big deal. But if that's what you want, it's OK with me.What is _not_ OK with me is any device that installs software on my computer without my permission. If I had been asked if I wanted U3 and had agreed to it, then anything U3 wanted to auto-start would have had my tacit approval. However, it never even occurred to me that SanDisk would stoop to the level of virus writers; I inserted this drive just as I had the previous 4 drives I owned, but this time, before I knew it, the obnoxious U3 splat screen covered up the app I was working with, taking the focus with it. Yes, I can remove U3 from the drive, but why should I have to? Why not make U3 optional? Place a U3 install on the key, and if I want it, I can install it; if I don't, I can delete the install and be done with it. The way the drive works now, if you try to simply remove the software without doing a complete U3 uninstall, it _will_ come back. And you'd better realize that very quickly, because when you uninstall U3, you lose everything on the drive.As for the drive itself, I like the retractable tip way better than I do those caps with the tiny grippers that give out after about the 10th use. So far, after about 3 months of frequent use, I have had none of the problems with the latch giving out, but after reading other reviews, I am concerned about that. I also wish that the drive activity light was on the end, rather than on the side of the key; on my work machine, the light faces away from me, so I have to hold my hand up to it to see if it's lit.If it hadn't been for the deceptive U3 install I probably would have given this drive 4 stars; instead, I've deducted 2 stars for U3's overbearing virus-like behavior. And I think I'm being very generous at that.
When our daughter "borrowed" our Hi8 video recorder to use on our latest granddaughter, I was left unable to watch or transfer our 40-odd tapes. No local store offered any Hi8 recorders, so I was relieved to find the same model available via Amazon. The first one I ordered was no longer available, but the second (offered for a few dollars more) showed up in excellent condition, and on time. Now if only my DVD recorder worked as well...
Do not waste your money. This is clearly not an apple product. I am quite disappointed about my purchase. It is a cheap replica.
The Macally USB AC charger is compact, convenient, and does the job charging my 5th generation Ipod. I highly recommend it.
This was a replacement for a Vialta Beamer that was damaged. The same product we odered from this site however did not work.
i spent quite a bit of time researching headphones before i bought this pair. It was simply the best i could find for the price i was looking for. They are comfortable and I'm very glad i bought them.
I got a Gyration Ultra for the in-air control feature. I thought I would use that feature a lot for my computer. Especially for gaming. This product is not very good for gaming. Believe me; if you are going to play a first person shooter game with this mouse, you are not going to do well. It's a mouse you may have to practice using. I had this mouse for about two months before the "rechargeable - never buy batteries" battery went bad. After the battery died, I got a different brand of mouse I like better. Now I have a projector that I think my Gyration Ultra mouse would be great for but now I have to go hunting on the web for a replacement battery for it. I wanted a new rechargeable battery like the one the mouse originally came with. It should charge fine in the mouse holder. If you don't know about this mouse, it can take a rechargeable battery specially designed just for this mouse. The battery is molded into part on the design of the mouse and to me, that's NOT a good thing. Why is it designed like this? I think it just makes this battery more expensive to replace and harder to find. After ordering a new battery for almost thirty dollars, I'm hoping it's just the battery that's the problem with this. The reason I gave the Gyration Ultra mouse one star is because of the battery and because if I really think about it, I don't really need this mouse. I could use a regular wireless optical mouse, like I have been doing, that is less expensive and can take regular batteries. Maybe you can too. Other wise I give this mouse four stars just for its novelty and the fun of using it.
This product delivers excellent sound quality and is very comfortable to wear. I work 12 hour shifts and it never bothers me. Callers on the other end comment on the excellent clarity.
I would rate this drive a "four star" rating but I can't change it from the "one star" I gave it earlier. It's a good drive but there are some faults with it. First, it's rather unattractive. It's covered in a sickly greenish translucent plastic. Actually, this is probably very attractive to Apple computer users. They like this weird look. But Windows users like me would find it a little strange. Second, the button at the front has a very bright white light surrounding it which is a little too bright for me. Third, if you install the drive on a Windows Vista machine it won't work. Period. If you go to their website it doesn't give you much help in figuring out what's wrong. I finally got it to work with Vista by downloading updated software from Maxtor's website. The installation instructions for this software doesn't match what actually happens when you install it so you have to do your best trying to figure out how to install the updated software. After installing it my Vista machine froze up even after two reboots. But after the third reboot it finally worked properly. Now the drive is installed, the computer sees it, and the settings are set. Hopefully the backups will work properly.
I love this camera. Besides being extremely competent as a point and shoot camera, the size seals the deal. It can easily slide into almost any pocket.The camera has various Best Shot modes to add dramatic effect to your photos.The video is adequate but not great.My main complaint is that to charge the camera you must take the docking station. That is just one extra thing to haul on a trip.Works with my iMac with no extra software for photos. I had to install an included program to view the video however.
I like that I can now charge it while it is hooked up by usb to my computer.
This is my first photo printer. I purchased at AMAZON.com for $ 123.00. ( that included free shipping - thanks, AMAZON)I am so delighted with the print quality and speed. I did my homework online reading many product reviews of the various photo printers available. I wanted the best quality without all the bells and whistles i.e. displays, card readers etc.This printer does a fantastic job ! Just be aware that all paper is not created equal. The sample pack of CANON paper made extraordinary photos. I did my own tests with other brands of 8 1/2 X 11 glossy photo brand papers. I shopped at BJs and COSTCO and ended up buying over $100 of 7 brands of paper. Among those were : KODAK, HP, POLAROID and other lesser known brands. The best performance was by the POLAROID brand supergloss from COSTCO at 19.99 for 120 sheets. The POLAROID paper was equal to, maybe even a little better than the CANON sample pack.One other recommendation - buy your replacement ink from inkgrabber.com. Very inexpensive and good quality ink.You will be happy with this CANON i860 printer.
Overall I am very happy with the Tom Tom 720 GPS.The learning curve wasn't bad at all. We just back from a 3,000 mile trip to NC, SC and FL and would have been hard pressed to find some of the destinations without the Tom Tom. My only complanit so far is the inablity to delete single items from the "recent destinations" folder. Its either all or none.
The case was slightly disappointing because it had no crystal or lense over the display, easily the most vulnerable part of the iPod Nano. The case also lacked a means to attach it to a belt, laynyard, or whatever. Yet for under $8.00, I'd be hard pressed to find a better case. The case seems reasonably sturdy, and being aircraft aluminium, possible modifications to overcome the minor deficiencies should be pretty straight forward. I already am looking about my collections of junk for a bit of perspex to fashion a display cover for the hole at the top of the case, and I like lanyard type suspension methods because of my minimal belt space when carrying my cell phone, PDA, keyrings, etc. all at once, so I will likely attach a method for suspending the device and case thusly.
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My fiance got this MP3 player for Christmas. The buttons are not in a user-friendly layout and it's not easy to find the button you need. There is no carrying case or strap to make it easy to carry around...it [isnt good] if you want to use it to work out. Downloading music to it is not easy at all, especially for computer novices...and the worst thing, is that one day, it just stopped working completely...and we can't figure out how to fix it. I would recommend the [something else]...
Great functional handheld for the price. Performs all the necessary requirements and has plenty of memory for my needs. Thin design is great for portability.
We bought this radio after looking at a number of table radios at various price points. The radio was shipped quickly & arrived in original packaging. We paid circa $109. Set-up was incredibly easy; the directions are quite user-friendly & straightforward. Setting preset stations & dual alarm times was simple. Out of the box to installed & playing may have taken 10 minutes. Although we set a number of local stations, we use this Boston Acoustics radio exclusively for playing XM satellite radio (Audiovisions) through an inhouse/incar pioneer satellite radio. The sound quality is crystal clear & stunning. The bass is nicely presented without being overbearing. We wondered about the lack of tone controls but this is a total non-issue since the sound is well balanced & rich. We could have spent more for other brands, but the sound quality from this radio is stunning. Would strongly recommend!!
This is the biggest, best television I've ever owned, and I'm no connoisseur of televisions either. The picture is clear, the options plenty, with lots of input and output jacks in the back of the television so you can hook up your DVD, cable, computer, and a few other things.My only complaint at this point would be that the stereo audio hook-ups only work with an HDTV input, and, since our cable hook-up is not HDTV, we only get to use the two television speakers when watching cable - although we do have surround sound when watching DVDs.Overall, it's an excellent television and I HIGHLY recommend it. We got it at a price lower than on Amazon, but I'd still consider it worth the list price on this site.
Funny -- of all of the plugs that come with this set, none of them fit the standard outlet in some parts of South America. They had the plug that they used for plugging in ovens and dryers down there, but not the one that you would use in your hotel room without buying an additional adapter.I can't speak to the usefulness of all of the other attachments, but the pouch took up more space than I would have preferred given that I was trying to pack a laptop and some carry-on items into the same bag.An easier and cheaper solution is to buy a cord in the country where you are traveling, or stop at a local hardware store to modify your current cord at a cost of $5 or less.
The 60CSx is a very sophisticated GPS that, while its looks may be intimidating to the novice, is fairly easy to learn. This due in a large part to the manual that comes with the unit. Garmin does a very good job of walking a first time user through the basics of setting up the GPS, learning basic navigation with the unit and letting you know how to change features to your liking. If you previously owned another Garmin with mapping capabilities, you will only need to adjust to where the control buttons are as the menu structure is very similar to the rest of the series. In addition to the manual, the 60CSx comes with a lanyard, a USB cable to connect the GPS to a computer and Trip and Waypoint manager, the software that enables you to pass information between your computer and the GPS.The display screen is nicely sized for a handheld GPS. With the proper maps, more on that shortly, this will make a very good vehicle navigation aid as well as a hiking / geocaching unit. The 60CSx features inputs on the back if you wish to install an external antenna on your vehicle for added sensitivity. Personally, I feel no need to do this, but if you use this receiver frequently in your car, an external antenna may be an option for you to consider.The 60CSx is larger than the more popular eTrex series, but it is still very portable. An external antenna housing is the reason for this increase in length. This antenna is not just for appearance, it does make a difference in reception over the eTrex series. Internally, the unit boasts of having the SiRF chipset. I don't know what the acronym stands for, but I will say this GPS has a much better ability to lock onto satellites and hold the lock than my previous Vista Cx did. The 60CSx far less bothered by overhanging branches on the trail or overhead bridges and short tunnels than my Vista Cx was.As with most other GPS receivers, the unit only comes with a relatively sparse base map burned into the circuitry. It is still fully functional, right out of the box, but you may be missing some details for navigation. Like other units in the "x" series, the 60CSx makes use of a MicroSD card to store additional mapping information. Additional maps, either the CityNavigator series for vehicle navigation or topographical maps may be easily sent to the GPS via supplied USB cable to fill in the blank spots on the base map. You may load both types of maps, but only one can be visible at a time.The unit comes with a 64MB chip. The chip may be replaced with a larger capacity one for storing more information. 64MB is adequate for storing a fairly good sized area of topo map information, but if you are planning an extended road trip, road maps will eat up a lot of space. Changing the chip is easy, but accessing it a little inconvenient as the batteries must be removed to do this. While this is mildly annoying, it is not something that needs to be done frequently, especially if you get a very large MicroSD card. If you get the 2 GB card, you can fit the entire CityNavigator North America onto the single chip and still have room left over for several states worth of topographic maps. Then you don't need to change the card out when travelling. The alternative to a larger capacity MicroSD card is taking a laptop when you travel and updating the navigation maps appropriate to where you are.After using this GPS for a few weeks both in the field and on the road, I have a hard time finding flaws with it. If I hadn't previously owned the Vista Cx, I'd give this a full five stars across the board. I feel I can only give this unit four stars for value because of the price difference between the 60CSx and the Vista Cx. Yes, the 60CSx is superior, but the cost of the base unit is about what you would expect to pay for the Vista Cx with either City Navigator or a topographical Map set. In comparison, I found the Vista Cx to be extremely reliable and accurate enough for my hiking, geocaching and vehicle navigation needs.Does mean I think the 60CSx is not worth the extra cost? I'll answer with a qualified "No, it is very much worth the cost". I think the extra cost is justified as you are getting observably improved performance. Using the 60CSx is every bit as easy as the Vista Cx, so it is suitable for a beginner, but the extra price may make it better suited to someone with a little experience looking for a worthwhile upgrade.
There doesn't appear to be a huge market (last I checked, two commercially available) for mice with fans built in, but for those of us with hands that are too warm for comfort, these efforts are appreciated. And let us not forget the computer case modders that originally brought us the idea by hacking away at the internals of their own mice.I'm more a fan of the typical Microsoft mice because they fit the shape of my hands perfectly, but at work where it's a little warmer in the office, I'm found using the nYko air flo. The noise level is quieter than I thought, but the level of air flow is also slightly lower than I had hoped for.There are ribs on the edges of the mouse, presumably to promote air flow (not sure if that's for induction or not), however they do not provide the most comfortable surface for the tips of my fingers to rest on.Mouse tracking is what I expect from any decent optical mouse, and clicking and wheel-feel is reminiscent of higher-priced mice.A strange noise now accompanies the starting of the fans (small switch located on the bottom of the mouse, providing two speeds) after only a week of use. It tends to go away after 10 seconds or so, but it's quite audible and distracting (sounds like the fan is coming in contact with something in the mouse).I will continue to use it, since it keeps my hand significantly cooler and dryer than normal, but I hope some improvements are made in the future. I do feel that the price was low enough to help me deal with the minor issues I have with it.
I cannot believe the sound that comes out of these headphones. It's truly something you need to experience to understand. I was joking that I would just wear these headphones all the time and carry a microphone around with me to hear my surroundings, because they sound better than real life. If you're a music lover you'll find yourself addicted to the question of, "What would this song sound like through these? What about this one? And this one?" They will never disappoint.With that said, you need to make sure you purchase these for the correct reason. Where do you listen to music most? What will you be using your new headphones for? These headphones are only for you if the answer is in a quiet room by yourself.The reason for this is the "open air" design these headphones use. This design allows for a more natural sound that is less hollow and echo-ie (my word to describe it) than other headphones that use a closed design. The trade off is that you still hear all the noises around you, meaning they would be terrible for traveling or dj-ing.If you're looking to kick back in a quiet setting and enjoy your favorite tunes in a quality you never imagined possible, these headphones are for you!P.S. I'm wearing them right now.
I have tried numerous brand of AA's for ham radio and photo use and these Sanyo's last the longest and hold the longest charge per use. Well worth the cost and of course Amazon's service excellent as always.
I just purchased a HP Photosmart 935 digital camera recently. I am 100% unsatisfied with the product. How I wish that I can return this ... and get a refund. Unfortunately, I can&#65533;t because I purchased it online. I don&#65533;t want to pay for the re-stocking fees, the postage and etc&#65533;Here are the list of the main reasons why I am so unhappily about your digital camera.(1) After I used the flash, my camera is like in a &#65533;freeze&#65533; mode, it displays a message saying &#65533;Low Battery&#65533; and it automatically shuts down LCD. It then takes more than 10 seconds for the camera to charge up the batteries before I can use the flash again. This is really a test of my patient especially when I am taking picture in the night.Initially, I thought the problem is because I was using a rechargeable battery. But after I have tried Duracell and Energize, they all are giving the same problem.In my opinion, this camera seems to drink batteries... I have to wait for a long time for the battery to charge up before I can use to LCD again. That is a bummer for me! Unless you are one of those users who prefer the VIEWFINDER than the LCD.There is NO battery on the face of this earth that is designed for this block-sucking camera! Battery life seems worse than average!!!(2) Why can&#65533;t I upload picture BACK from PC to the camera??? The reason is that I use Adobe Photoshop to edit my picture and I want to put it back to the SD card so that I can send it for printing. Unfortunately, your ... camera doesn&#65533;t do that.As far as I know with my lower resolution Sony digital camera, once I connected it to a PC, it appears as a REMOVABLE DRIVE, that means, I can easily download or upload by copy/cut and paste using Window Explorer.Unfortunately, this PH Photosmart 935 digital camera, I have to hunt for option to download and deleting the photo. This is a nuisance! And it is a &#65533;one-way ticket&#65533; because once I download to my PC, I can&#65533;t upload it back to the camera.This is my deepest regret to purchase from HP because I have to BURN the photo into a CD before I can bring it down to Walmart for printing.(3) The downloading software doesn&#65533;t really work with my XP desktop machine. Sometimes, it allows me to download photo from the camera to my PC. Sometimes, it just said not connected even though the camera LCD displayed that it is connected. Initially, I thought that my PC has was not set up properly so I tried it with my Compaq Presario 1500 Laptop, I still encounter that instability occasionally.(4) For some unknown reason, this camera has red-eye problem whenever I am took picture in the night. Unfortunately, I have to say that the red-eye problem appears in about 95% of my photo that I took in the night so I have to PERMANENTLY set the camera to Red-eye to ON. Of course, that means my battery lifespan is much shorter.What I am not complaints about?As for the picture quality, it is fair good. I won&#65533;t say it is the best but it is quite compatible with other major brands of 5 mega pixel camera. I am fairly satisfied with.Apart from that, The HP Photosmart 935 is compact and easily to handle and easily operated with one hand, even though it is a plastic camera, it does feel solid and not flimsy.In summary, maybe it is because I used to own a Sony Digital Camera and it is not fair to compare a good camera with HP Photosmart 935.As far as I know after owning the 2 products, I have to say that HP still has a long way to catch up with the real world. This camera [stinks] ... !!!
Amazon found this toner for me and it shipped very quickly. I recommend checking Amazon when ink or toner is needed. Prices ar very competitive, as well.
I'm not sure if the problem is with the speakers or with my vintage stereo system. I hope it's not with these because they are sweet.
Hard to come by these days, but the T7200 is the best mobile upgrade for any Core Duo or Core 2 Duo notebook that doesn't has a solder in chip.
For switchers who are having problems with how easy Macs are to connect online, printers, and other peripherals-you are just doing it wrong or probably still in Windows mentality. If you are used to pop-ups, viruses and other problems associated with your PC, you only need to try a mac, but make sure you expect to get bored from the clean interface of OSX, no pop-ups and viruses to worry about running anti-virus protection and lack of problems you are used to with PCs. The old saying that there are no softwares for macs, not true to begin with and just trolls trying to be geeky impressing themselves. If you say there are more games on PCs, you need to start playing with Nintendos, PS2, or XBox, or better yet, go out and ask someone on a date. When was the last time you actually wore pants or a suit? Get a life. Get a Mac.
I received this camera before Easter weekend and had plenty of time to read the manual and play with it. I think it is a great camera, on automatic it is hard to take a bad picture unless you really screw up and put your finger on top of the flash so it won't open like I did a few times. It can be as easy to use or as technical as you would like. I especially liked the natural light feature which allows great pictures inside without a flash. A good buy you won't regret.
I have bought Linksys products before and they were not as advertised, but okay. I bought a linksys signal repeater and tried to set it up with the instructions. I have used instructions many times with good results. This time, my laptop wireless was knock out and has yet to work. I called Linksys. They checked the repeater and said that it was bad, but refused to help me with my laptop. I was sent another repeater. Before I tried to install it, I called Linksys. It would not work. They said I could sent it back and get a third one. I would have to pay shipping even though I was out one laptop and 13-14 hours trying to follow their instructions. I had to call 4 or 5 times. Now I have no signal repeater and have lost the ability to get online with my laptop. I am trapped. BEWARE! Do not buy any Linksys product.
This item is the best in its class for several reasons. I'll get to those in a moment. First and foremost, lets take a look at flash memory. First, there must be power to both the reader and card for the memory to "Move" or be read. Many cheap readers don't get this fact. They tie the power of both devices together and hope for the best, but they don't understand that the existence of one is completely independent of the other. It provides a way to test the working order of the reader if it can power without a card inserted and show it. Those readers that wait for a card before powering up only draw current across the card, making it very possible to fry a card and lose your photos. This company just gets it. I want something that won't lose my photos, no matter what OS I plug into. If the reader is read first, and then the photo card, it alows the OS to set up what it needs to to make throughput of data its fastest. Why is this reader the best of the 15 or so I have ever used? It can withstand being carried, bounced around and slammed; and it is safe to use (doesn't lose photos the way the others did). It really doesn't matter how you plug this thing in, with a card or without, it will never pull current across the card until the reader is powered and read. Even if the reader is surged, it's less likely you will lose photos (it has happened once, and I bought another one of these right away, checked photos, they were fine; I repaired the usb port and continued my work). If you find a product that functions the same, you should let everybody know. Many of these types of devices are great, but there are instructions that tell you exactly how to connect everything. What if you forget the order and cant find instructions and you're on a deadline? With this device, plug in and go. Many of the devices manufactured by this company are made similar. Buy while the buying is good. These aren't disappearing, they are just being expanded. Most you find are for multiple card types, but the same power functions apply.
Pros -Good Picture and cheap.PIP is great.Cons -Sometimes turns off while switching inputs. I have a Harmony 880 and they do not play nice together.It does not save sound settings. If you use an AUX stereo you have to change the settings to external everytime you power up the TV.__________________________________If you are on a big time budget this is a great buy. If not I would look to spend more money and get more features.
I just bought these at Walmart and they work awesome. They are very wet, but they dry incredibly fast and leave no streaks. I used them both on my computer monitor and my 55" TV.
Quick delivery, arrived in perfect condition and nothing about the shipment or product was wrong.
Seller was good - Product was working and was exactly as described and pictured. However, batteries did not hold charge for more than a few months. I think the batteries were NOS (new old stock).
This drive has a lot of features packed onto a small unit.Pros:FM Radio.Plays mp3s (including vbr).small size.backlit screen.Plugs right into usb slot.Headphones have volume control and actually sound okay.Cons:Drag and drop copies files out of order in windows, so mp3s will play out of order--unit does not sort alphabetically. To get around this I copy them to the unit using a DOS prompt, which copies them one by oneForgets your settings (including track volume) and what song you were playing when you turn it off.Lousy bass response.No WMA support.Feels very cheap and fragile.Hold switch does not prevent buttons from being pressed--only prevents deletion of data from the unit. The former is more useful, though why couldn't it just do both?No clip of any sort.
I really like this filter. It does a great job at adding warmth to flesh tones...especially when photographing people who are pale.
I was so glad to run across this product. I always have such trouble when I travel connecting all of my devices in hotel rooms. I can easy fit all 6 of my devices with their big AC plugs into it. Wish it came in black like the "Outlets to go power Strip 4" does...oh well.
This is a great bag for the Apple MacBook. The construction is top notch with a wide shoulder pad and plenty of pouches and zippers for cables, business cards etc. One thing that could be made better is the hand grip (a bit sub-par).
My daughter loved it. Exactly what she was looking for. Now I just need to pay double the price of the camera for film.
I have had the Creative Zen Vision:M for about a year and I would recommend it to anyone. It has held up remarkably well being used nearly every day.The sound is remarkable. The software works well. The video is brilliant and sharp.My only reservations are as follows:The 30 GB fills up remarkably fast. I'd suggest getting the bigger one.The headphones that come with it are terrible. Get different ones and it will sound great.Get one.
Pros: Being somewhat hearing impaired, these filled the bill. No more enertaining the &quot;neighbors&quot; with the TV volume at excessive levels. I am able to set my volume level while company with normal hearing can use the TV volume to set theirs.Cons: Performance of the system is directly proportional to the remaining charge on the batteries.Shortly after receipt, I had to take the control side apart to clean the volume control (excessive static when adjusting). OK at this time.
First of all. People buying DSLR cameras expect to be a Photographer or take Great Pictures.If you want to be a Photographer it will be way expensive since all Samsung/Pentax lenses are expensive and rare.For example. A Canon 50mm 1.8 is US90, and Pentax 1.7 is like US200.If you want to borrow a lens from Anyone. Will be impossible since I've never seen anyone using Pentax, or less Samsung.Thats why most new to dslr companies fail. The legacy is Important.Nikon and Canon have an old Legacy of Old lenses Compatible with new Bodies.SAMSUNG NOR PENTAX Makes Professional Lenses or Cameras(NO Full frame cameras) means that if you buy lens from them you wont be able to use it in Full frame cameras.Canon/Nikon is the way to go.
I concur with other reviews. A bit cramped for us touch typists. The keys don't always respond but it does, pretty much, what I purchased it for; My HTPC. I love the fact that the mouse is built in and have always enjoyed using trackballs. It does feel good in the hands. Pretty well built in that it's been dropped with no apparent damage. Not certain how it would fare in an automobile crusher! I'll probably buy another one for our bedroom. Oh and good battery life, so far.
I use three of these cards in conjunction with the Linksys wireless access point (WAP11). I use this solution to share my DSL internet connection (along with the Linksys router BEFSR11). How sweet is is to be able to roam anywhere in my house and surf. The access point was backordered initially but was well worth the wait. You can not beat the price compared to some of the other products out there. I definitely recommend this unit.
I have an ipod shuffle...its a piece of junk. I got it a while ago and listened to it on the bus on the way 2 school.After 1 month it died.And yes i did buy a charger and i tried charging it but it wouldnt work.So i replaced the batteries in the charger...STILL will not work. And thats not the only thing before the battery died the ipod would only allow the headphones to play on one earphone.My parents thought it was the headphones..so we bought a new pair after a while it doesnt work again.I'm planning on returning this piece of junk pretty soon and I've been looking at some ipod nanos.Those look better. If your smart youll start looking at the nanos too.
I would say that this product is good, but poorly documented. I have two Windows 98 laptops. I bought this card and a Linksys wireless router. Got the Linksys routing my broadband connection with physical lines, and configured the wireless through its firewall. Then I installed the Motorola Wireless Lan Adapter PCMCIA card in my faster Win 98 laptop. It saw the router, and was able to 'connect', but it did not associate an IP address. For it to truly work, Windows should have used it to connect to the router and pick up an IP address. It took me several hours to, very closely, RTFM (Read the _ Manual) and realize that coverage was for Windows 98 _SE_, something I assumed would apply to Windows 98 as well. Now I am in the position of 1) returning said Lan adapter, which physically seems to work well, 2) Spending $100+ upgrading Windows 98 (which works), 3) Switching to Linux for laptop (which may or may not have a Motorola driver anyway.) I think it would have been very helpful for Motorola to distribute either a compatibility patch, or mention very clearly on the package, that plainjane windows 98 does NOT work.
I had some reservations about buying a used one, but it was guaranteed to work. It is wonderfulso far and it came just in time for the Christmas season! Thanks
Can I give it -3 stars? I guess not...This shredder was awful. I recently bought it. I figured "how complicated can a shredder be? You put paper in it and it get shredded."I was wrong... This machine turns paper shredding into an excercise in self restraint. I had to restrain myself from throwing it out in the yard. Talk about frustration... The box indicated five sheets of paper... What are they talking about, tracing paper, tissue paper...It jammed on the first sheet. After several minutes getting it unjammed, I tried again. I figured I put the paper in wrong. Stupid me... Put the paper in wrong? How many ways are there to put paper in? What was I thinking? What a piece of junk.I kept it for several days. After this excersise, I decided it was more beneficail for me to have a bonfire in the front yard to incenerate my documents. Lucky for me, I was able to take it back and get my money back (a store credit).I should have looked at Amazon for reviews first. Who would have thought that a paper shredder could actually not work?
This KVM is quit simple and very small device without external button to switch between two computers and you need to use the keyboard by press & release "Scroll Lock" key twice. Cables provided are long enough but your can't change them in case of demage because they are sealed with the KVM switch. I give this KVM 4 out of 5 because of delay when I switch to Windows but this problem my exist only if you use Wireless Keyboard & mouse set. It is a very good vlaue and I save $20 with Amazon instead of buying from Bestbuy or Microcenter Plus fast shipping offer "one day". Thank you Amazon.After one hour palying with the KVM switch trying to figure out how function it with wireless keyboard and two different Operating systems. Finally, I make it and I would like to sure my expirence with other customers who couldn't be able to make it.:My setup:-Logitech Wireless Combo Mk520 With Keyboard and Laser Mouse (920-002553)-Laptop Windows Vista 32Bit SP2-MacBook Pro 13, Mac OS X 10.6.8First of all: make sure you get latest updates for both operating systems.Step1: install the wireless keyboard & mouse on the PC/laptop and make sure it is working fine. Don't use the KVM switch yet.Step2: plug the keyboard & mouse USB wireless stick into the KVM switch keyboard USB port not the other USB port on the KVM. connect the KVM to your external monitor and your external speaker to the KVM.Step3: Connect the KVM VGA & USB & Audio cables to your laptop. Test your keyboard & mouse and make sure they are working without problem. Label the VGA, USB, and audio cable that connected to your PC/laptop, so you don't use them with your Mac.Step4: Repeat the step 1 & 2 & 3 but with your Mac and make sure you remove the connection between KVM & your PC/laptop before do that. Note: if your keyboard & mouse don't support Mac, they might still work and you might get a wizard on your Mac asking you to identify your keyboard and choose the layout which it is usually English 101.Note: to avoid any conflict, all the time use the same USB ports in laptop/PC/Mac which while connect it to the KVM switch.Step5: Unplug both PC/Laptop and Mac. Start plug first cables set to your Laptop/PC and after that connect another cables set to your Mac. To switch between to machines press and release "Scroll Lock" twice on your keyboard.Note: I faced some kind of delay when I switch on the laptop/PC for around 8 seconds but when I switch to Mac it is up immediately.Please, rate this review it is helpful for your.
At $150.00 this picture frame is a steal. But it is missing a few features of more expensive frames.Pros:10.5", 256MB On-Board flash, Plays Audio & Video as well as photos, Ability to copy images, video, and audio directly from USB devices, Remote Control.Cons: Will not auto rotate images, Longest pause in slideshow is 30 seconds, Unable to access setup without remote.Overall for the price I am extremely happy with my purchase.
Virtually all Bose product has an extremely poor price to performance ratio. Charitably, when I hear someone use Bose as a benchmark in comparing other audio product, I immediately think the person may not have enough time to listen to competing brands. Get out there and decide for yourself. Which brings me to this product. I listened to these side by side with 2.1 speakers from Logitech, Klipsch, Altec Lansing and others. All were less expensive than the Bose and all outperformed these overpriced, underperforming little jewels. If these were priced at about the 80 dollar price point, they would be a little easier to justify - a small price for an average product. I'll make this easy for those of you that don't have time to shop and listen for yourself. The following products are vastly superior to these. One costs more, the others a lot less. Unlike this Bose system, you can rest assured that you will be buying product that can reproduce sound with reasonable accuracy and clarity. 1) Klipsch iFi 2) Logitech Z2300 3) Altec Lansing MX5021 4) Cambridge Soundworks Microworks II.
the binoculars are better than I expected. Great for distance, but you cannot view things too close.Ther clarity and magnification are outstanding. To look at stars you should have the tripod- or e;lse they all lok like comets- I couldn't hold them still enough.
Product received as ordered however noticed that s video cable is not long enough to reach under dash going to rear view. It is short by at least 2 to 3 feet for my application 2004 Buick Rendzvous unless you let it hang down in front of windshield. Also instructions are vague and are not clear on unit hook up. I have dome a couple of simular units so won,t be problem. If you want to install be sure you a familar with set up. You haved to hook to transmission if I understand correctly so I will put on switch to eliminate that problem. Maybe wrong on that will check
I don't understand why belkins doesn't provide any firmware upgrade on this device. The device has 0.5 version of firmware shipped. Usually developers would name their release 0.5 when they are not sure if that software works yet. They have shipped it and there are no firmware upgrades. Reasons for wanting to upgrade firmware i get intermittent failures on this whereas my IBM thinkpad that has built in devices continues to stay on the very same network in the very same room. Must be belkins device fault.I got this for like 15 bucks after rebate, so I am keeping it.But best names in consumer network are really SMC and Cisco (linksys) and perhaps D-link as well.
A little distortion but good sound, I paired with my SE K790a and it works fine.
This product is close to what I had in mind, but has no digital out.
I was very excited when I heard about the availability of the Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 Di for Canon. Just like many budgeting lens shoppers, I was looking for an alternative to canon's 17-40L F/4 and Tamron was the first in line after reading review after review of how this lens held it's ground. First off the bat of receiving this lens, it was light-weight but built with a plastic feel. I own a Rebel XTi, and this was my second lens upgrade. On my camera, the lens felt solid and the plastic feel, complimented the plastic feel of my camera.. ha ha ha. All was forgotten when I took my camera and new lens out for a shoot. Boy was this darn lens noisey. I never knew something so simple would be so annoying. I also own a Nikon with several lens that all have silent motors, so I guess this is why it bothered me so much. Putting that aside, this len's performance was good, but not great. Sharpness kicks in above F/4 and dies dramatically from 2.8 through. I was very disappointed overall. I always the type to give something a try before I knock it off, so I borrowed my friend's 20D. He shot some pictures and so did I will both didn't get anything too impressing. I made the choice to send back this lens to Amazon. I took the refunded money and purchased the 17-40L from B&H for $655 with a $45 canon rebate. Overall, this made it less than a $200 dollar differences. Receiving this lens was like receiving a gift from the Camera Gods. Never have I held such a solid, finely crafted piece such as this Lens ever. I would almost be rude to compare these two lens between each other, so I won't. But some once told me, "Do you really want to have a Tamron and always be wondering 'What If' in regards to having purchase the L?" I am no longer wonder "What If" and I'm very please with ,my decision. Thanks.
I agree with reviewer Steve - anything less than a few hundred feet and these binocs are worthless. The paper works says the "may" focus down to 35'. Maybe some will but not certainly not my pair. I am returning them since they are not good for simple viewing around the yard. And no, the rubber eye caps ABSOLUTELY will not stay back making these binocs almost unusable by people with glasses (like me).Scott
First, The I-Theater works...It connects to your Ipod (With the extra A/V cable from Apple), it works with Game Consoles, I tried it with the PS2..not bad:Here are my thoughts after one day of using it:Construction and Quality:**Two Stars...The Stems on the glasses are really cheap..like a toy. For $300 it should be much better...In fact, I think that that is a major drawback to this unit...it does not feel like a $450 technical wonder. I was hoping for more metal frame, but I guess they needed to keep the weight down for comfort They should have put a little more into the Quality here.Performance:***The video quality is quite good! I can't fault its performance. I was also afraid that I would not be able to see through these correctly, as I have a condition with using both eyes at once, and I wear Trifocals ("Watch for me on the road ;-)..Mr McGoo")But I had no problem wearing these, it worked great!Now, it works best when you are in a dark room or at least not outside. I tried them outside connected to the PS2 and had a hard time seeing the screen.Inside it worked fine in a normally lit room, but I bet this will look excellent when in a dark room.Versatility:*****5 StarsIt really does work on almost every device....DVD, Ipod, Game Consoles....just great!Conclusion:$449.00 is just too much to spend for this unit (It was my birthday..and I wanted to treat myself...normally I would not have.) I think that $350.00 would have been about right....Do I feel like a sucker...Yes and No, The technology is great, and I really do enjoy it..but They need to work on the Quality!
Watch out for these guys. I had one of these for a little over 4 months (3 month warranty). Just up and died. E-mailed the Coby and they basically said "tough luck, why not buy our newer model." Did a web search and found many other users with same problems.
I use this FM Transmitter with my 1st generation black iPod nano. It's not a very good ipod, old and bad battery, but it works great with this little toy!This charges my ipod, and plays the music smoothy. Sometimes the station isn't even all static and still the sound is perfect.I recommend this project, it's inexpensive, but not cheap! Try it out (:
Comparing this disc to other lightscribe discs, the burned image is more defined. I bought some Memorex lightscribe discs from Officedepot at $10 cheaper on sale, the burned image on those seem to be cheaper quality. I'm not sure about other brands, but so far, I prefer Verbatims line. Ordering another pack now.
This 50' cable is heavy duty and transmits clear signals without attenuation between my computer and television. It would be nice if it came in white as well.
I was pleased with the easy assembly required to attach the handles. All you need is a Phlip's screwdriver, and the cooker's ready to use! Very easy assembly! Once the handles are attached, it's ready to use. I appreciated the flier in the box, indicating that you need to apply slight pressure on top of the lid to fully lock it into place. The first time I used it to cook pinto beans (after an all night soaking), it took a mere 8 minutes of cooking, under pressure, and the beans were cooked! Wow! Quite a change for me, as I had previously taken 3 hours to cook some particularly tough beans! What a savings it was in time, electricity and effort! I am so spoiled now with his fantastic pressure cooker! I just love it...and why??? It saves me time, money and effort, and who wouldn't want that in these economic times?? Why spend 3 hours cooking when you can spend 8 or 7 minutes cooking, and the beans were so tasty and nutritious!
I am still learning to use it well. Yet, I find it enjoyable to use and play with it. A great upgrade to my other Cannon Power Shot A530. I am very satisfied with my buy. For once...
My husband bought these for me from Amazon about 2 years ago, and now I'm on amazon looking for new speakers, because these speakers are terrible. From the get go, when the speakers were on, I would hear faint radio music and I would get occasional clicking/screeching noises. Now I just get screeching/static like noises about every few seconds. It's so distracting to be on a phone call with all the background noise coming from the speakers, not to mention, its really difficult to hear the person over the sounds the speakers make. And even when there is no music on, the speakers will pop and screech on their own, like they are possessed.
I was looking for a rep[lacement router - I did not require a wireless one since the house Already had installed Wiring for a network. This router may have been one of the cheapest but it is my a name brand It Was very easy to connect all 3 computers and the cable modum to it and was up and running in less than5 minutes. Highly recommended for anyone that does not want a wireless router.
I just used this cleaning pen and I'm in love! Such a clever and convenient way to clean a professional camera. Simple, easy and very convenient to take along. This little tool wont be so easy to loose like a cleaning cloth! I just wish I had on my recent trip to a very sandy country! I also used it to clean the smudges off my iPhone but it won't handle a larger screen like an iPad.
I am naive when it comes to cameras, so I read all the reviews, the consumer reports and listened to the droolings of the person I purchased this for.I really got the bargain, I truly believe. This camera was all that was dreamed of and more according to the reciever of the gift. I have even used it once or twice and I am surprised and really pleased with the results! I never expected anything quite that nice to come of any pictures I take.
For those that don't know anything about digital electronics, the data streamed over these cables is in the form of 1's and 0's(on and off), even if the cable were slightly defective the data stream will contain some form of error correcting code(checksum) so if a bit is flipped due to an electrical glitch, the receiver chip will compare what the data should look like to what has actually been sent(the digital music is held in a small buffer and the chip compares data values, too long to get into the details here) and correct the error. CD's have been using error correcting technology for over 25 years now to playback your CD with almost no errors. Even there is 1 bit out of order every 42000(once a second) you would never hear it!The only people who will buy this are the analog audiophiles who don't know any better and want something they think they can brag about to their non-audiophile friends to impress them with how much money they can spend. (they still use vacuum tubes in their amps because it looks more cool and they claim has better electrical stability, yeah right).A $5 cable from the computer store will give you exactly the same results!Yep, it's Barnum cable for those suckers born every minute. Denon must've really lost their minds this time.
I bought one and it shut off at random times. I returned it (Amazon is amazing with returns) and had it replaced. This time it didn't get past the intro screen. It froze every time it was turned on.For one to be defective is disappointing, but for two to be defective indicates that the product is faulty in general.
This camera had shut off when left alone for filming. When I played it back there was a loud buzzing sound in the audio. I was very disappointed in this product. I'm still waiting for word on my refund.
I bought this because my Striker II integrated NIC on my Vista 64 would continually (a couple of times a day) bug out with "losing its default gateway". I also noticed that opening a large set of tabs in Mozilla was pretty slow.The Intel card installed simply and didn't even require an additional driver (in Vista 64). I have had no further problems and can tell a difference on page load time with ~8 tabs opening concurrently.The Intel had a great price, easy install, and performs flawlessly on my 100 Mbps network.
This is an incredible little device, and a must have if you do exposure shots. Just remember to go into the menu to change the settings or it won't work.
I just received the radio today. It arrived on time & in great condition. I didn't realize that I could choose either 4 AA batteries or 4 D cell batteries. I don't normally use D batteries, so I wasn't looking forward to buying batteries just for this radio. It is working great, & I'm looking forward to familiarizing myself with AM & SW. The FM is very sensitive & the telescoping antenna pulls in stations I didn't know existed. I recommend this radio 100%, even though I've heard better fidelity from table top units such as Cambridge Soundworks.
I own the Sony Cybershot DSC-T1, and this is the battery that it uses. It is a great battery. I go days with out charging my camera. It is amazing. I use a 512mb and 1gb memory card, and i used up both cards in one day, and the battery still was not dead. I was taking the pictures at the full quality as well. I think that says a lot for these little batteries. They are long lasting, small, and with the camera that I own, you dont even have to take it out. Just plug the camera in and your good to go!
I have a 3 year old Sony Receiver(top of the line when I bought it) I have had a pair of KLH 3 way tower speakers w/12" woofers, two KLH satellites and a sony center channel. My system sounded pretty good till the large speakers became annoying after our last move. I searched around for a smaller set and came across these in HHGregg for 299.99. They sounded awesome in the store. I didn't buy them in the store, I waited till later the same night and found them on Amazon for $100 less and ordered them. Let me tell you, when it comes to home theatre, size doesn't necessarily make the grade. I'm blown away and my large speakers are blown out. This is a great buy!!!
I can't get a single piece of my latest home theatre to program or my DVR cable box. Calls for help to Universal have yielded no response or return call. Simply NOT PLEASED.
I used this with a Gateway Tablet before getting my MacBook. It works with both. Couple it with a wireless mouse and you are good to go!
This is a very great product if you are operating a 32-Bit system. What happens is that the software asks you to register your finger[s] by placing your finger on the scanner. After your finger is registered, you can use your finger to login to multiple sites (there are some sites that it will not work with, such as secure sites). If you need to clean it, you put a piece of tape on the scanner and pull it off. This takes off any smudged fingerprints. Overall, it's a great product, but it won't work with 64-Bit operating systems or Windows 7.
I just need to replace the same Tyan S1854 board because it appears that it shorted out, cause unknown, after 11 years. It came with my first manufactured PC, called by the name Millennia on a Utopia large mid-tower chassis, now holding 5 hard drives, that I originally customized online at MicronPC that was located in Nampa, Idaho. And here it is at Amazon, one of my trusted sites. I have all the hardware that I want to continue using on the Tyan S1854 as a backup storage computer. It was upgraded to 1500MB PC133 SDRAM Crucial memory of three 512MB modules, Pentium III 1.4GHZ CPU, 9700 Pro 128MB graphics, Creative Live Sound card, Siig 2.0 USB 2-port card, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM, one floppy, five case fans, and a 510W PSU.
I use this every day, and the ONLY disturbance has been 'dead batteries', but I always have recharged spares standing by...oooooooooooh i love my pet mouse, we can go almost anywhere in my house (it helps to stay in a sight line with the monitor), and we do!! Hey, get your own!
Great product, after upgrading to Windows Vista, I could not read my SD Card from my Kyocera M410 Digital Camera. The Sandisk SDDR-99 works well with Vista.
The Clarion CMD5 Marine Receiver was an installed upgrade to my new pontoon boat (read expensive). It is advertised as satellite radio/IPOD/MP3 etc. ready. It is NOT. In order to connect my IPOD I had to purchase an expensive ($90 from Clarion, cheaper on Amazon) cable interface in order to use. It's similar if you're wanting to use the other "ready" functions (save AM/FM and CD player), you'll need to buy an interface cable. I've had $50 stereos with a better tuner than this one. In addition to the installed antenna 'cable', I tried two additional antennas before being able to receive, with static, the major local FM stations only 20 miles away. Since I have a fairly large boat, often times you need to "crank up the volume". Using both store purchased and burned CD's, the unit will overload and 'kick out' with the volume at 30 in just a couple minutes (and I'm 57 years old!). I suspect this may be from excessive heat generation since you cannot leave the faceplate cover open while in use. This didn't happen with the IPOD, but volume is basically limited there depending on how things were recorded. I have not been able to test the watertight capability of the unit. It comes with a wireless remote, but must be used line-of-sight and is not waterproof so serves no useful function. A wired remote is available but, guess what, you'll need to pay extra plus buy the interface cable. I do like the large rubber covered volume knob - it makes for easy manipulation while your hands are wet and the water is rough.
I was looking for a small photo printer for my parents for Christmas. I did my research and read the reviews, and bought this printer for them. Then, I liked the printer so much that I bought one for myself. No need to say more except to say that I agree with most of the 5 start ratings comments I've read. I use it more than my large photo inkjet printer, simply because when I just want to quickly print great looking 4x6in. waterproof and fade-proof pictures, this printer is so easy and convenient to use.
I feel bad for my parents for buying me this gift for xmas. It sounded great when I first hooked it up, but now it just stopped working.The unit's display will now only show random pixels, and it turns on and off on its own. The power button on the unit or remote don't really do anythign anymore.Still sounds good, but I have no idea if it's on or off or what input it's passing. Hopefully the store will take it back.Look at the sony model instead.
This ipod station was everything it was advertized to be. The bass responce was good but not outstanding, but then you would need to spend much more money. The highs likewise are good, not outstanding. Overall I am very satisfied with the sound, loudness, and clarity of the unit. It's not a Bose, but then it cost 1/4 of the price. I highly recommend it!
For the price you can't beat it. nice and comfortable, really loud with good punch. isolates really well. Great for dj use and like I said for the price get a pair.for the price I'm very satisfied. When I first owned a pair of these they cost me $150 got my new pair for $70 plus shipping good deal!
I have all three models of Kill-a-watt, but prefer this model because it has a memory function but not a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker on the most expensive model (P4480) is a negative in my case because it will trip when momentarily inductively loaded (e.g., by an electric motor such as in an AC unit or small air compressor)New P3 INTERNATIONAL Kill-A-Watt Graphic Timer LED Powered LCD Backlight Zero Power Crossing SwitchI've used the 4460 for about a week now to monitor my electric space heater usage. It works very well.The ability to hold memory is well worth the extra $10 or so over the cost of the P4440, and the option to read the usage in $$$ makes energy usage a little more relevant and realistic.I only have two complaints about the meter. Neither affect its usefulness ("Functionality" in nerdspeak).1.It's a little bit hard to set the time and $/KWH. It's not very intuitive, but it's also not a big deal. Do it three times and you'll have it memorized.2. Its very hard to read the labels. The numbers are large, but the captions are actually very small. This is aggravated by the lack of a backlight, and the fact that most plugs are down near the floor where lighting is poor.,It is especially hard to read because most outlets are low to the ground and in poorly lit areas. I always need a flashlight even though i have 20/20 vision. If possible you will want to plug this into a power strip or extension cord so you can pick it up to look at it.If tripping the built-in circuit breaker isn't a problem for you, i would recommend the P4480 as it has a nice backlight and can show the display even when not plugged in.
This is really working well for my new iPad. I like everything the size, weight, and function as well as the price.
I used both this and the 995, and the 995 has a more solid feel, better grip, easier menu to navigate and larger LCD monitor. If you are getting something in this range, get a 995. It will be cheaper since it is an old model and although at 3.34megapixel, it is a minor difference. I just did exactly that!If you take 100-200 high resolution (Fine, 3:2) photos with frequent use of flash in one outing, immediately get a couple of 256MB RAM cards and an extra rechargeable battery. With the money saved buying a 995, you can do this.In both, the swivel action is very useful (360 degrees in this model) and the pop up flash is a great improvement from the 990! And the rechargeable battery is useful.The 4500 is smaller and easier to stuff into your belt when cycling! It has a higher rating for optical zoom and resolution but I did not feel it was worth it. Much better to go for the 5700 if you can afford it, but that is much bulkier.The 995 Nikon does very well with macro photography but is a little poor indoors compared to a Sony.
This printer has been great so far. The photos are commercial quality and the copier function is quick and easy. Other printers we've had such as Lexmark have never been this reliable or trouble-free.
Philips MCD288 Micro DVD Home Theater System with SubwooferA very stylish system. It sounds good, but not great. If you plan to listen to it at low volumes there is a background hum that is quite annoying. At volume 4 and above, sounds really nice. Unfortunately, we bought it for our infant to listen to lullabies to get to sleep. We set it at 3 and there's a slight hum that annoys me. I'm sure my daughter won't mind, but if I had to do it over again I would not have purchased this one. There is no clock feature on this either.
Personally, I don't recommend the JBL on state micro. The sound is tinny and there is no way to adjust for more base, which is needed.
Go Cardinals!! That is what everyone says when they see my nifty IPod Nano covered in this skin.
The Sony E828LP are a great pair of headphones. They sound amazing which is very impressive since they only cost about $10. If you want a great pair of headphones but don't want to spend a fortune on them, then these are perfect. The sound is very clear and crisp. They are also very lightweight. The winding case is an excellent and very useful addition also.
When my company decided to spring for new laptops for engineers, I jumped at the opportunity to try something a little different. I'm a huge fan of Toshiba laptops in general (more reliable than a Dell, less expensive/pretentious than an IBM) and the 'think in ink' feature set of this baby seemed like a great meeting accessory.Now, with three months invested, I like it for a totally different set of reasons than why I bought it.First: It's tiny. And light. One of my new favorite past times is putting it in &quot;tablet&quot; mode, hooking into my apartment WiFi, and browsing Amazon and web comics. It's no paperback novel, but for a few hours of web browsing, it's great. I also use it folded up with a USB bar code scanner for scanning serial numbers on my current project.Second: It's got a real battery! I think I was unfairly trained to the 30-minute lifespan of my previous (first Clinton-term era) laptop, but this baby gets every minute of the 3.5 hours advertised. The power saving tools are infinitely customizable and never intrusive.Third: Limited peripherals will set you free. I don't think it's really designed to be your ONLY PC. No floppy. No CD. No DVD. No serial (I got an external USB-to-DB9 adapter since serial consoles are a big part of my job). No parallel. No big freaky docking station jack. Instead, when I'm on the road, I have a Kensington wireless/optical/travel mouse. When I'm at the office, I plug into power and a USB hub that connects me to my iPaq cradle, scanner, external CD drive, and a wired optical mouse. When I'm at home, I'm wireless to my home PC-- that does all my DVD playing, CD writing, and floppy reading for me.Do I use the writable screen? Heck yeah. There are a lot of times it's easier to email a hand-sketch than do ASCII art or a five paragraph description. A picture's worth a thousand words, etc. Plus, when your lap's just not available, the tablet form factor is a touch of genius. I've passed it around in a meeting when I wanted to be able to update a worksheet on the fly. I'll flip the monitor around backward to show the person opposite me what I'm working on. Have I eliminated the tree-killing scourge of paper from my life? I'd recommend &quot;The Myth of the Paperless Office&quot; if you think it could.So, if I had to have just one computer... this couldn't be it. But if you're a geek like me, and you're looking for a laptop to be king among your gadgets, toys, and existing computer menagerie, this is your baby.
Listen...these are plastic sleeves that protect cds, and can be put in a binder. I use them to mail cd's to people that I trade live music with. If you need some, buy 'em. End of story.
This printer worked beautifully out of the box, and it was cool that Epson even included some pot paper to test out with it. Then, about three months after buying it, the yellow ink head got clogged. After a quick google search for the root of the problem, I found out that this is an extremely common problem with this and other Epson printers. I contacted Epson since my printer is still under warranty, and they informed me that I would have to either get it fixed myself, or buy a new one.
As others have stated the Belkin USB KVM sounds nice, has a great idea to it... but lacks a lot in workability. I have tried it on several computers and no matter the setup what ever pc I have it on as the "main," the KVM fixate on it and will not switch over to the other computer.In order to fix this I have to either unplug the unit completely, or shut both computers down and boot up the 2nd one fist and then the "main" one and then it will work. For a time. Then its back to the problem of both light on and no amount of button mashing or switching will cause this annoyance of equipment to switch over to the other computer.I have tried to go to Belkin's site and I have even downloaded the newest software for it, but... the new software does not recognize the older version of my usb KVM. I made sure I used the proper modem number but no go. The new software will not control the older kvm. The older one is the black one, the newer one is the white one.In all, bypass this piece of equipment, unless you want the frustrations.
This is a very handy, small battery charger. It comes with plugs for six countries. It is much handier than the charging dock which came with my camera. It is also very fast.
Screenwise, I have very few complaints about this monitor. It puts out a decent Photoshop usable color/contrast/etc and has a nice wide viewing agle left to right. If I could, I would rate this 3.5 stars.Top-to-bottom viewing angle is less forgiving. Because this is not a wide screen, it stretches pretty far top to bottom. Unless placed far away (who has the space?), the bottom of the screen (where OS icons are) can go dark when the top is pointed perfectly at your eyes, and vice versa. To be fair, I don't think any other brand has solved this problem.LG has tried to make this monitor into something of a swiss army knife. It pivots 90 degrees for portrait viewing (nice) and also does this while on the desktop or mounted to the wall. What is unforgiveable is how poorly it performs its most basic orientation--horizontally on the desktop. The screen is cantilevered forward, but the springs are too weak to hold it up, so one or twice a week it sags and drops down to its lowest position. And this is not user tightenable.Furthermore, LG decided to endow this monitor with a massive, horsey logo the size of a hubcap on the back. Fortunately mine is against the wall. And the iMac white back with black front and chrome donut base comes out looking like schizophrenic design.LG, in this age where consumers are spoiled by good design, you have to do better than this!
I received SyncMaster 214T a short time ago and like it a lot so far.1) First of all, Amazon delivered it very fast: I got it in 3 days.2) Despite its large screen size, monitor is not that heavy - at least way lighter then my Sony 20" CRT.3) There is no assembly required - at all. Just open a box, take the monitor out (ref. to #2 - a guy could do it with one hand), connect the cables - and you have it working.4) Picture is great. You have analog and digital modes, I recommend the digital - the picture is even better.I didn't find any dead pixels so far (I did inspect the monitor thoroughly enough).5) Of course, it is a bit expensive, but - besides great specs and features - you get a TV as well. And you always can use another TV (for the kitchen, etc) when after some time you get even better toy for yourself:).So, I highly recommend SyncMaster 214T and hope you'll be satisfied with it as I am.
I've tried using this on XP and on vista. On XP it installs very oddly and I had tons of problems with it cutting out for no reason. I tried reinstalling several times but it never got any better. Now on vista I can't get it to work at all even when trying the new drivers. I'd go with a different adapter if I were you.
I purchased the MZ-60 model which is simply a renamed ZX-60. This camera, contrary to the previous review, will use manual lenses but only in manual mode. I have used manual focus lenses with no "A" aperture setting with this camera - you can also fake having depth-of-field preview with automatic-aperture lenses by slightly unscrewing the lense and moving to your desired aperture setting. The light metre will still function this way in manual mode.Firstly my gripes - the viewfinder information is very basic not unlike that of an older manual camera. Exposure is indicated by a plus or minus sign, but there is no shutter speed or aperture figures indicated. These are only shown on the LCD panel, which in dark conditions is difficult to see.Secondly there is no exposure compensation dial, so if you wish to increase or decrease exposure outside of the meter's suggested setting you'll have to take it into manual mode.Thirdly there is no cable-release socket BUT this is not a terrible ommision as you can set the shutter to open after 2 seconds AND the very good news is it locks-up the mirror immediately, then waits two seconds before exposing the film.Metering is two segment, but I am unsure if this is a fancy name for centre-weighted metering. It seems to expose for the darker subject if faced with a contrasting subject & background. No multi-segment metering but it's a very easy metering system to predict!Be very careful with dust with this unit as a small moth has managed to get up above the focusing screen. It is definately constructed mostly of plastic so don't use this camera as a football as you may not like taking photos with a smashed camera. Admittedly the buttons are a little bit cheap-feeling and it's very easy to switch the camera off without realising it due to it's position - but just remember it's Pentax's budget offering.. just because the buttons may not feel terribly solid doesn't mean you can't produce exactly the same photograph than a more expensive camera (in most 'normal' cases).For the price I would recommened this camera to anybody who's familiar with using a manual camera but hates not having autofocus. The focusing isn't the fastest around but I'd much rather save a lot of money now than having my camera focus a few 10th's of a second quicker.
Nice TV great digital pic, DVD works fine. Perfect size for my boat. 12v /110v- a/c makes it very versatile. Now I can watch NFL on the boat. How good is that???
When it came down to deciding on the 70-200 F4L or the 2.8L, I knew I had to have the 2.8. I made the decision to "save" a bit of money and get the 30D and spend the extra money on the 2.8. I am so glad that I made this decision. My first priority was image quality and I was ready to disregard its weight. Now that I have had a chance to shoot 40+ pictures in various settings, I can honestly say that I have never seen a lens turn out the awesome quality images that this lens does. The image quality and color balance is astounding. The lens is easy to use and very user friendly in regards to focus settings and zoom settings. Yes, it's heavy but I consider this aspect a small price to pay for great images. Carry a monopod around if you think weight will be an issue on extended shoots. Time to stock up on 4GB compact flash cards! You're going to need them as you feel like taking tons of pictures just to see how this lens performs in various situations. Like other reviewers here I can add- buy this lens, you won't regret it, even if you have to spend less on the camera body.*****Edited 12/04/2009**********I have now shot thousands (5,000+) of pictures and I am still enamored with this lens. I take a lot of club soccer pictures and I get a lot of positive comments about the image quality. This lens will take almost anything you can throw at it. Take a deep breath and dig deep (into your wallet).
Used this on a trip to southern Ireland. Only Garmin seems to have current maps of Ireland so it was hobson's choice.Overall worked fine. Ireland is under major construction so it's helpful to have looked at a map before going someplace. Found several cases where the roads no longer existed or the new Nx freeway was formerly a field of stones on the map, but overall worked good.Major flaw was the system can't tell the Irish difference between an N road (freeway of sorts) an R road (probably means a real road) and everything else, (cow path with or without cows). It routes by what it thinks the shortest path is, which may be the longest time wise. In some GPS systems, there's a SELECT freeway option. In Ireland, it would have been wonderful if there was NEVER SELECT cow path option. It may be that competition like Tom Tom which doesn't have cow paths actually gets you there faster. I would gladly take an N road for 4 times the distance and arrive in half the time of an optimally routed cow path.There is a new slogan in ireland. Give the Gift of Life. Get a Doner Card. Then drive at the posted speed limit. Garmin calculates trip times at the posted speed limit. If you plan on donating body parts, you too will drive at the posted speed limit. Over two weeks the average trip time was what Garmin calculated plus 45 minutes, whether the distance was 10 kilometers or 200 kilometers. Just add 45.The more expensive Garmins will pronounce road names instead of turns. In Ireland, that's probably a very bad idea. Let's say you're on the N9 coming up to a round about. The 270 will say, "enter round about and take the 2nd exit". If you actually pronounced the roads it might have said "enter round about and take the o'Hagerty cow path on the left" Road names change every 50 meters or so. Plus, they're only identified on the map. Look for a street sign and you'll die of old age going round and round the roundabout.System never got lost. Always got us to our destination.Compared to U.S. destinations Ireland destinations were about 50% present by name, 25% findable under a different name, or otherwise findable by selecting a pub in a nearby town. For Galway, finding the nearest grocery store might take you to Dublin, so some of the features weren't real for Ireland.Half the time, I thought the unit was trying to get me to die in traffic. Half the time, I thought it was a life saver. Probably more about Irish roads than GPS features.Net net, study the map before you go so you know if you should be on an N or R road instead of the cow path. Otherwise, it will get you there, somehow.
I purchased this lens as an entry level telephoto/zoom lens to take pictures of my kid's sporting events.This lens is easy to use and takes great pictures. Combined with the software that came with my Canon 60D, I'm able to crop the photos, making some really nice, close-up, action shots.I'm disappointed that this lens did not come with a hood as I've gotten some flare on some of the shots.Overall, I'm very please with my purchase.
This is a really great bag, especially for the money. I went looking for a bag with very particular specifications: that it be a sling bag (so it would evenly distribute the weight and leave both my hands free), that it have a bit of room for cords, iPod, whatever, that it hold up well, and that it not look like every black laptop case out there. Not girly per se, but attractive.The Belkin Sling Bag has fully met my needs. It's extremely comfortable to wear, particularly because of the padded sling strap. It's functional, with lots of little nooks and crannies for pads of paper or pens or magazines or cords. I particularly love the zippered pocket on the outside of the sling strap for my cell phone - so handy! It's held up just fine through general use/travel. And it's ATTRACTIVE. Anyone looking for a stylish and functional but not "girly" case would do very well with the Belkin.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I can't seem to get it to sit high enough on my back that it lies flat, rather than hitting my rear. I've tightened the straps as much as I think I can and I can't seem to get the fit quite right. For that reason I gave it 4 stars.
This is an excellent unit for work or say...taking to Vegas for your hotel room. Down side, default volume when turned on is always MAX. Upside, everything else! Range of sound is above average too so buy it.
I bought this Batman TV for my son on his 4th Birthday, he is now 5 and the TV no longer works. He never messed with the TV, it was up high on his dresser and when he wanted to watch something I turned it on for him. I went to turn it on one day and you could hear the sound but you could only see a small line of picture across the middle of the tv. Yes if looks cool but sure didnt last long!
I'm using this Tiffen filter for the 18-55 kit lens that came with my Nikon D5100. This does what it's supposed to do. Here are my thoughts:-FUNCTION-The pictures come out great. I cannot tell the difference between pictures with and without the filter.-FIT-This fits perfectly on my lens. Simply screw it on the end of the lens. Fits tightly.-DURABILITY-The filter is well constructed and doesn't seem flimsy in any way. I'd like to believe this would last as long as the lens itself.-PROTECTION-Hard to tell without actually trying to damage the lens but I feel that this would protect the lens from minimal damage like a small drop or potential scratches.
After reading the reviews from this site, I was worried about purchasing this item. My suitemate next door has it and he said he likes it, so I thought if it dosent work I'll just return it. Well, this wont be going back anytime soon. I paid close attention to what the other reviews had ragged on. I have not had any of these problems at all. The cd player makes a noise when you first put a cd in, but after than is completely silent. In fact, I have fallen asleep listening to a cd the past two nights since I bought this. The radio stations come in crystal clear. My only complaint is that the lcd screen is a little bright in the darkness, but I've had no problems falling asleep so far. It takes a couple times until you can figure out what all the buttons are for, but now that I have played with it some, it's easy. I must say, this system is great and has a lot of nice features. Dont let the price distract you. It's a bit pricey, but so far, I think it's worth every penny. Dont hesitate, this is the one you want!
First, I will start with the Bad, so that the Good and the Ugly will have the necessary background. The Bad is that within a few months, this hard drive failed. I used the WD utility to check it and the utility could not complete and report. I am no expert, but I think the controller on this drive was bad.The Good, is that WD replaced the drive with the only cost to me the postage of returning the bad drive (although I could argue that they should have sent a postage paid return container, I find their approach acceptable). There was little wait time on the technical support line (&lt;5 min) and there was little hassle in requesting an RMA#. The most difficult part of the return was determining whether to use their normal return, where I send the bad drive back first, or their advanced return, where they take my credit card number, send out a drive and I send the bad drive back within 30 days to ensure my credit card is not charged. I went with the advanced return to get the working drive quicker. The process was flawless.The Ugly is that while I backed up my most important data and did not lose any of these files, I still lost about 250Mb of data that while not important, I would really rather not lose. In general, I count on a drive lasting at least three years. After that, I get really fanatical about backing up everything. By then, that capacity drive is dirt cheap and buying a duplicate/replacement is easily affordable. Sure, accidents can happen anytime, so I back everything up that is important all the time, but to have a drive last just a few months seems a little ridiculus.WD was my manufacturer of choice for several years. I think their tech support is outstanding; however, this is the second WD drive I have had that had problems resulting in the loss of data. I am going to be looking a little more critically at my next purchases before I dive into another WD drive.
I am rating 5 stars even though I didn't get a chance to use the product. Before I could use this product, my printer crapped out -- ceasing to function. I requested a return auth. The company quickly responded and processed my refund.I will buy ink from them for my next color printer.
THese microphones are chap, but functional I needed 9 to run a physics lab and they worked for a price I could afford.
Our outdoor Christmas lights kept blowing the fuse so my husband (who is an electrician) had me order these. They solved our problem!
It has been four years now since I built my first PC, and included in it was the AMD FX-60. It was the first Dual-core processor specifically designed with gaming in mind. Let me just tell you that even to this day (with the help of nvidia 8800 GTS graphics card) it plays my favorite games at top specs. It is fast and peppy still while running Windows XP professional, and I am glad I bought this little processor. Not one problem with it and it is still heavily sought after by modders. Try and find this processor for under $250 on ebay. Good luck. I can't think of another CPU that is 4+ years old that has held its value like the FX-60.I'm sure I will get another 2-3 years out of this puppy. So, if you want to build a PC for cheap by the FX-60. It runs everything out there (day to day stuff) perfectly still. It's too bad AMD stopped putting the quality they put in this processor into their stuff of today (2009). Oh well.
Works just fine but doesn't work well with the Toslink Optical Splitter also available on Amazon.
It took me some time to get it up and running, but was WELL worth the time spent! I pondered for weeks deciding to get a print server for my USB Printer (RX580 was not listed ANYWHERE as compatable). I had one for my older "All-In-One" Printer (HP PSC500) and it does not scan back to the PC/Laptop through the network, wireless or otherwise. Bottom line, took the plunge and can now scan and print from anywhere in the house and some outside locations as well......network dependant. Nothing like sending my documents to the printer and know they will be there when I am ready for them later. I do not need a printer connected nor do I have to go to another PC for printing anymore.
I bought the 2MB Handspring because I wanted a Palm and couldn't afford one. I don't regret it for a second! More fun than carrying around a Franklin Planner, my Handspring is making me more organized and I find I have more time for my husband and my hobbies. The Visor's easy to learn, simple to use. I'm anxiously waiting for the modules to come to market. I was going to buy the Blue Handspring, but when I went to the store, I found the color was washed-out looking; not a bright blue as shown on Handspring's web site. I bought the Graphite (Black) Handspring instead. The Handspring Visor Deluxe is pricey.... Think about what you will use the Visor for. If you will be doing email and storing company memos, get the 8 MB Visor. If you want a datebook, to do list, and calendar to keep your kids' soccer games and piano lessons straight, buy the 2 MB. (There is an 8 MB storage module available to store information from the Visor so you can free up memory.) If you want a cool looking handheld PC that is easily expandable and cheaper than a Palm, get the Visor!
I originally ordered a U-8 USB cord for a Kodak Easy Share C643, but received a U-5. I called the company to get instructions for an exchange, did everything I was told, but only received a refund (minus shipping x 2). I have tried to get in contact with Adorama Camera, but to no avail. This is not at all what it should've been.
The 360 is very cool! I am so addicted to using this. I am really excited to have the bluetooth capability... Before I had this, I would have to fish through my pants pocket trying to find my phone, or I would have to wear the bluetooth headset 24/7, neither of which I really liked. Now, with this I just get a pop-up on my garmin with caller ID, and I can click accept and simply begin to talk... VERY COOL!
These cases are alright quality. They hold the disc tight. The clear cover closes and is secure enough to stay closed, even with a little shaking. They can take a fall of six or so feet onto a carpeted floor and not break. These are not anywhere close to as sturdy or thick as the Verbatim and Memorex cases of 10+ years ago. They are however two or three times sturdier than the Verbatim and Memorex cases of today.I kept buying the Memorex cases and nearly every time I bought them they were of a noticeable less quality than the ones I had bought the time before. Verbatims were just as bad. I got tired of cases that would not keep the disc locked in place, front covers that would not stay closed, and having the little hinge things that holds the front cover on, break if the case was dropped even six inches. While these are not as good as they could/should be, they are hands down better than what I was using. I will buy them again.These are as good as the Supermediastore store ones that I have been buying for the past couple of years. They are most likely made in the same place. The price here was better.
all my memory sticks are from Crucial. I recommend this Brand.my laptop is more fast now.
These cables are just as good as the ones shipped with DirecTV. I don't use BlueRay so I don't see any difference between these cables and the $100 cables.I also use it with XBox 360 and have compared them to the $100 cables without much degradation in picture and sound quality. Save your money unless you have super vision and can spot out every little difference in picture quality.
Great price, easy to install, easy to use, and all the functions work really well. The scanner and its software's ability to quickly create a word document is impressive.
These earphones are very nice for its price (around $6), but they do not last long. I think mine only lasted for 2 months before the cable stopped working in the earphones.PROS:-Nice sound quality: better than average-Snug fit into the ears-kept most of outside sound outCONS:-short life duration: they broke after 2 months of usage-the soft rubber part of the earphones often pop outConclusion:Even though the sound quality is good, it is only worth the short term investment.
All may be fine if you don't have to follow-up with them for any issues. Ordered the 42" Plasma via their refurbished outlet online. The product arrived after 5-7 day shipping time and would not stay on for more than 10-15 minutes at a time. There is a overheat sensor that was tripping. Contacted their technical support team who begrudingly opened a ticket to initiate a product return. It took another 2 calls in to get them to figure out why the shipping service hadn't come back out to pick up the TV - the pickup finally occurred 9 calendar days later. It is now 30 calendar days since I originally received the TV and the credit has still not been made to my credit card. The packing slip does not have a valid, trackable bill of lading. Also, their return policy is such that you must wait for the product to be officially checked back in before they will either credit you or provide a new product. Needless to say, we went and bought a Hitachi immediately after opening the ticket due to their policy of no advance exchanges. They also have not responded to my email inquiries through their web order site on where the return funds are. I will now have to call again. I will never buy a Philips or Magnavox product again due to the risk of having to deal with them directly.Update: After 37 days total I finally received the credit to my credit card and only after I called and inquired on status and was told my credit would be "expedited" (expedited took another 3 business days).They have never followed up with me regarding my emails, complaints or otherwise. They missed an opportunity to recover a customer.
We have one of these units in our house. We have numerous complaints.First is the durability. The unit has been sent out for repairs once, but still doesn't work very well. The intercoms sometimes work in the house. The door intercom seldom works. None of them work when you want them to. The door chime worked until about 4 months ago. The radio stopped working about 5 months ago. Now the unit is clicking constantly as it turns on and off the intercom feature. Sometimes, it just turns on the outdoor intercom (a surprise because pressing the door talk button does nothing) and we can hear traffic in the street. We are not sure what to do with this unit. If it wasn't built into our house, it would be in the trash can. This unit is REALLY expensive to buy up front and REALLY expensive to fix.Second is the features. This unit is an intercom first and a sound system second. We have a stereo from 1990 with more features than this sound system. To connect our IPod to the unit, we could have purchased the $200 iPod dock, or we ran a cable through the wall to the Aux connection. Pretty low tech. The radio and the CD are very ho humm. There is an alarm, but it doesn't let you choose any wake up sound except the radio. I think that technology was solved in the 1980s. If you're looking for an in house sound system, I recommend looking else where.We are trying to figure out what to do with this unit. If we can find a replacement from a different manufacturer, we may go that route. Or, we may pull it out of the wall and give up on an intercom in the house.
I have two 6900 series printers. I love the print quality, ink longevity, no cleaning the print heads constantly (like some other brands I won't mention), easy photos and envelopes. all around great product. However if you plan to interface this printer with several computers via wireless connection(802.11x) they are a nightmare (with Macs at least). lousy software, lousy documentation. Stick to USB or Ethernet connections to stay happy.
I have ATI x1950 Pro graphics card and i connected it to Olevia HDTV...works like a charm.I don't know really what else to say...it works. You can spend 10 times more on cable but the image will be the same (not better, not worse...that's the beauty of digital world).
My wife wanted this little radio for some time. I didn't see the point...I was wrong! This little guy follows us around the house and provides music wherever we are. I particularly like it because now my wife doesn't have to blast her music to fill the entire house. She takes this little Pal where she wants and needs it. It has excellent sound quality but does lacks power. Her music of choice is classical so often the signal is not very strong but we find it's loud enough, easy to use and very well designed. We look forward to bringing it out on our deck in the summer with our iPod.
after a lot of reseach and compair with Street Pilot 760, i bought 2720 2 wks ago. After couple times testing, I feel POI is not accurate, some add. didn't list and even gave me a wrong direct one time.price is fair, cheaper than tomtom and 760doesn't look very nice, speaker is extenal, remote control no useful
I live these batteries. They got a great write up a camera magazine, so I looked them up. hold their charge for a longer time than regular re-chargeables.
Although my budget was much higher for a new sub I chose this one for its reviews - it also happened to save me couple hundred. I do not own a monoblock valve vacuum amplifier or Proceed front load CD player with diamond power button. I'm not an audiophile - i just love music and I'm very enthusiastic about good and affordable sound reproduction systems. This unit, this beast is an "old fart" on technology market, but do not be fooled by its potential nor ability to deliver a sweet and clean sound throughout your entire living room (I do recommend setting it in large area). Just get it and if you don't like the sound Amazon will take it back no questions asked. It's definitely worth a try
Worked exactly as indicated on the web site. I have not experienced any problems with this adapter and have traveled with it extensively.
This was used as a beginning form. I manipulated it quite a bit using a propane torch and some fiberglass to hold a car stereo on my bikes tank. Worked like a charm. I would buy another.
I had problems with my original Iblast, but after contacting the manufacturer and receiving a new unit, all is well. The Iblast is excellent. Easy to use, holds my iPod firmly where I can see and control it, and allows no static or interference whatsoever. I highly recommend this product. (Unfortunately, since I'm editing my review, I cannot change the number of stars to FIVE).
this conference phone is very good for 8 to 10 persons in a meeting room, clear sound and microphone work good for us at around 3 to 4 meter ranges.
This player died on me after only two months. Reading reviews elsewhere, I find that this is a far too common experience. After having replaced the defective Toshiba with a slightly more expensive Panasonic player (the S1), I now realize that the Toshiba's image quality was also quite poor. Don't buy this player - you can do far better elsewhere.
Seems to be working fine. I have had no problems, though I have not yet tested it with the software. Shipped sooner than expected. The real test will come with the summer T-storms. The two extra plugs on this unit, for the price, are a nice bonus. Overall, no complaints.
for the price, I thought it was great what i needed it for. Now I can have my music in the garage.
I'm a newbie to making Cat5 patchcords, and found this tool to be great. It worked perfectly with the Tripp-Lite connectors (make sure you buy the right connector (stranded/solid) to match your cable!!The only difficulty I had was getting the stripper to work on round cable. It's extremely sharp, and slices right through the insulator and internal wires with only a little pressure. I had to slightly close the cutter and twist the cable to make a slice around the circumfrence. The insulator came right off after that.
I bought this for my Canon T3i. I love the tripod. It holds my camera still, I also bought a remote for my camera at the same time and I have been able to get amazing pictures with there help.
Perfect size. Great stabilizer, great photos. It takes the picture very fast and not having to wait to take the next photo. It's just great, I love it!
bought with a first microscope for our 7-year-old granson. These slides were clear and well-stained. Lots of things that could be &#34;yucky&#34; to a young kid - which is always a good thing! Several slides of things he hadn't heard of (ex rotifer, hydra) so he asked me to look them up on the web and read more about it. &#34;That's what a real scientist does.&#34;There's a box of 100 slides I'll be buying in the future for him.I had a box of slides similar to this when I was a kid. Spent hours looking at the slides, then when older than he is now...tried to make my own slides look just like those.
The over the head band won't stay on the earphone. And I still haven't found one of th ear wrap things that actually feels good. Hope I do soon.
These Maxell CD's are the only ones that always work with my Sony CD recorder. I seldom find a defective one.
I bought this cooler because of the reviews. Well, I am not sending it back yet, but I was disappointed to hear a quite noisy fan as soon as I plugged it in. Sounded like the bearings were shot on one of the fans. I tapped the fan a few times and then it stopped moving at all. I ended up messing around with it a bit more and finally got it spinning without too much noise, but I am still a bit disappointed. I don't mind the tilt concept (laptop rests half way on the fan unit and half off), but I can see that it would not work for some people. If I were making the purchase again, I think I would have bought the three fan unit with metal housing and four USB ports. That is my recommendation to anyone reading this review. Best of luck with your heat issues, no matter which fan system you select!
After looking at many different frames this one stood out from the rest. You'll be proud to give this quality frame as a gift or display for yourself. That's what we did. Bought on for a gift. Liked it so much bought another for us! Only quip would be the control buttons take a bit of getting used to. Not so intuitive. Be sure to look at the controls on screen when using the step up / buttons. That helps a lot. Once you've messed with it a short while you're good to go. Oh, I didn't read the manual which is on CD only the quick set up guide. Just like a guy huh? You won't be disapointed. We also purchased the larger 8" unit.
This is probably a great bag for the right person, but it was way to big for my needs. Sony has this listed as a bag for a huge variety of their cameras. Before you buy this, just make sure that you realize that it is actually 17" long. You could probably fit four to six of some of the Cybershot cameras into this bag. If you are looking for something to hold a bigger Sony camera and lot of accessories, this is probably the bag for you.
The case are a fine replacement and No they are not as good as a Studio JC, but they get the job done!! I had bought 100 of these from Shop4Tech and 50% were completely broken!! When I got these 200, about 25-30% were broken. This is unexceptable. They are just too heavy to put into those newer super FLIMSEY BOX CASES from China. They need much THICKER BOX CASES and then be cacooned in the shipping box. They have that spray foam for shipping purposes to make the items snug in the boxes. A long piece of paper crumpled up is completely useless when you talk about this kind of weight. Not super heavy, but heavy enough for someone to realize long ago that something needs to be done!..??
Pros: Small size. Good ergonomics. Screen on back. Still photos. Compact tapes & batteries.Cons: Expensive. MicroMV format may or may not equal MiniDV. Lens could be more wide-angle.I found the camera easy to carry, though I kind of wish it had a neck strap. I think the size is about right - not too small to handle, but still very easy to carry. One complaint/frustration was that its lense doesn't seem to be as wide-angle as I'm used to - trying to tape inside buildings, etc. I found myself constantly backing into corners and still cutting people off at the waist, etc. - I may have to look into getting a wide-angle lense for this. Of course, I was trying to tape inside 150 year old houses with small rooms, so that didn't help. As for video and still quality, all I can say is that they look fine to me - I watched for pixelization or other artifacts reported as being problems with MicroMV, but haven't noticed any even in dark areas. I will say that experimenting with the night shot and super night shot, I don't see much use for them - I could hardly distinguish what I recorded in these modes. I was impressed by the ability of the still camera and flash to take decent photos of buildings from around 50 feet away in near total darkness. I didn't expect the flash to work at such a distance, but the photos came out quite well. One reason I selected this camera was that I thought it was better designend for use in underwater housings than the PC120BT I was also considering - primarily because the screen is on the back rather than flipping out to the side (which requires a much larger housing, or not using the screen). I didn't get a chance to try the camera in an underwater housing on this trip, but I still think the design will lend itself to this application. Ergonomically I prefer the IP220, but I have lingering questions about whether I sacrificed video quality by going with this model. But that's based on others's comments on previous MicroMV camcorders - not on any problems I've seen with my own camera or video. I haven't yet loaded video or stills onto my PC for editing, so I can't comment on that.
Got my Sabrent ECS-U35K yesterday and proceeded to install a 10-yr old 20GB IDE hard drive with caution based on prior reviews noting various quality and performance issues. I was pleasantly surprised to find no such problems, either due to dumb luck or possibly a design change. Installing the HD and securing the cover with 2 screws on front panel was very intuitive, simple, and quick (5 minutes or less). Jumper pins were set for "Master" as noted on the scant instruction sheet, and it worked as advertised. Next I swapped the drive with a slightly newer, but still old, 120GB drive and had the same good fortune. Granted, it's not a rugged device, but it's built better than I'd expect for a $19 enclosure, and it did exceed my expectations, so I give it a 5-star rating.
Doesn't work. It does not provide enough power for an IPhone. Iphone adapter does not fit through case so we tried the USB. No support from vendor. Returning to Amazon.
At first my dead zune lite up,and then died again be careful what you ask for. If it's not from the company that made the product don't buy it.
We did a lot of research before purchasing the StreetPilot 2720. We travel on road trips a great deal and have been looking forward to having a tool that would make the trips more enjoyable. Relying on MapQwest, maps or an atlas is sometimes less than reliable. Based on reviews, we thought the StreetPilot 2720 was the best model available for the price.Two days after it arrived we took a trip from Omaha, NE to Chicago, IL for a wedding. This trip also involved a lot of driving in and around Chicago for the prenuptial dinner, wedding and reception. The StreetPilot 2720 never once let us down.We are very impressed with the StreetPilot 2720 and believe it was worth every dime we paid for it (much less on Amazon than at local stores or other online sites).We will list the Pros and Cons that we have discovered (Cons first).CONSOccasionally the computer-voice will mangle the name of a street or exit. For example sometimes "50th" will sound like "15th".Once outside of Council Bluffs, IA on the way home we lost the satellite signal going through some hills at about 2 AM. This was the only time we had to `reboot' the machine and it acquired a new satellite signal immediately. Other times when the satellite signal was lost included driving into a garage or under a car port (duh).PROS* The STREET NAME is provided by the computer voice and the screen. This is EXTREMELY helpful when driving through an unfamiliar city.* The street pilot is able to locate the nearest gas station while driving on the interstate.* The street pilot also will tell you the actual street name to turn on and not just "turn left in 500 feet."* The Garmin can detect all restaurants in the vicinity.* Screen color adjusts to day or night time conditions automatically* Satellite view allows you to view signal strength from the satellites tracking you (this is really cool but not necessarily functional)* Remote control allows for easy input of data without having to touch or smear the screen* Programming allow you to specify avoidance of toll roads in your route (particularly helpful in the trip to Chicago)* Bean Bag base is quite SOLID, flat, heavy, balanced and possesses a slip-resistant base (other reviews commented that the Bean Bag was unstable---we do not think this is the case and were actually expecting the worst before we received the StreetPilot)* Recalculates if off course very quickly.* Capable of detecting virtually any deviation off course...we were only a few yards from the main road---on a parallel access road---and it recognized this and calibrated to get us back on the main road.
I was Dissapointed in the "gold" CD Album. It was more orange like than gold. I would have much better spent the money on a the platinum cds they look way cooler.
the lens was so heavy and gave a really bad blur to all pictures. i stooped using it plus the cover that came with the lens keeps on falling and is not good . i don't recommend it at all. i use an olympus E-510 .
This camera model does not have the fast action picture taking ability as the Diamge X50 model. The camera can has a very slow reaction time.I also question whether the camera was brand new???? Amazon claime it would be, but it was missing the bag case and the SD card that the box said it should contain.
Some of us need to use dial-up internet connections in some situations. This modem is small, light and perfectly easy to use. A very good value for the price.
After purchase though the net, the unit arrived safely and without damage. It was carefully and properly set up and wouldn't work. The image disappeared, audio remained. This is quite frustrating and I don't think it is unreasonable to expect a 3000$ purchase from a well-known manufacturer to work out of the box.Warranty requirements state that the defective unit must be sent to Sharp not the retailer. This would have cost me another200$. I was able to take the whole unit to a Sharp-authorized repair shop who diagnosed the problem as a "bad" board that needed replacing. However, I was told I would be responsable for payment for the new board and their time - about 900$ total - and I could take up the warranty with Sharp myself.That was two months ago and I am still waiting. I am told that it is back ordered by Sharp Japan.All in all, the warranty policies are clumsey, expensive to the consumer and there are no parts in the event of a failure. Who wants that?If I ever get it going, I'll report again.
Stay away from this cheap piece of connector. not worth it! I plugged this in to my brand new HD TV. After a month I bought a streaming player and wanted to switch connections. Pulled the wire out, it came out in 2-pieces. Lesson learned.
after one year of use i can give you all you need to know about this product:the good: awesome for runners, lightweight and enough space for about 45-60 minutes of music. has made it through many rain showers without a problem.... although i doubt it is actually water proof. It has also played like a trooper through over 100 degree weather, and below zero too! the arm band makes carrying it easy. sound quality is the best i have heard from an MP3 playerthe bad: my biggest problem (which has me considering a different mp3 player) is the fact that normal over the ear headphones will not sound very loud. In order to get decent volume you must use the in-the-ear type of headphones which often fall out and are a hassel when running. Also you will waste countless batteries if you don't have a recharger (which is well worth the money).conclusion: after one year i am still very happy with it, but the volume could be better. This should only be bought by people who need a lightweight tiny MP3 player,
I purchased this to use in a project rewiring my house for Gigabit ethernet to run video, audio, computers and cameras. Plugs worked exactly as advertised and made the project so easy I was disappointed when I made my last termination.One drawback, these DID NOT work with the Cat6a cable that I originally purchased for the project. There was not problem with Cat6 cable but Cat6a will not fit through the connector.
Anybody buying a HDTV for the first time knows how daunting it is. I decided on two SAMSUNG LCD HDTVs (this one and a 40" one) based on Consumers Reports and pricing (and other reviews that indicated that a 15,000 to 1 ratio, whatever that means, is probably more than adequate for the next several years), but you still don't know how it will work until you set it up. Onscreen Setup was easy, especially since I had learned to press "Source" on the TV remote from setting up the 40' one, and Voila, it was unbelievable. Conventional cable looks a whole lot better, but when you go over to HDTV (we have 30 channels here), it is shockingly better. YOU CAN READ THE SMALL ONSCREEN PRINT FROM ACROSS THE ROOM! And, the sound is just spectacular, and I haven't even hooked up the surround sound yet. Overall, it is kind of like going from a budget subcompact to a luxury sedan.
I was tempted by the cheap price and got myself a 10 pack. They are rated at 2000 mAh, but run out of juice after the digital camera has shot maybe 5 frames. My 2 year old Panasonic 1600 mAh in contrast can run the same camera for over a 100 shots. I tried these batteries in my MP3 player - and even there, it won't supply enough juice after an hr worth of playback. It is not that the battery does not hold any charge - that it has. But it just does not supply the peak current required by most digital devices. It seems to be all right for use in a flashlight. A set of batteries that will not power a camera will power a flashlight (a bit dimly) for hours (yeah - I tested it). For the test, I had charged the panasonics and the lenmars for the same duration (it is not a charger issue).I plan to complain to the state consumer affairs department regarding this brand and hope action is taken against shady products which are nothing but rip-offs.One last tip - nowadays, the best NiMH batteries are made by Sanyo. It is better to pay 2 - 4 times for them than for a Lenmar. Trust me!
This Yellow Toner is great! It reproduces colors of our printouts with complete accuracy. If you need soft yellows-you get them. If you need strong yellows-you get them too. Even where you might have varying degrees of yellows in the same print it captures just what you need.We also ntoice that where yellows are next to other strong colors, such as deep blues, reds or greens, it does not bleed into the neighboring color. Crisp is the one word that comes to mind.
I got the PNY 4GB memory card in November and it stopped working in February. One minute it was fine and the next I got an error message. Although this card was very inexpensive ($10) I thought it would last longer. The only positive out of the entire situation was that I didn't lose many pictures. I have both Kingston and SanDisk memory cards that are still working after years of initial purchase. I hope no one else has this problem but I will never buy this brand again.
A pretty good headphone for the price. It does "float" around the ears and the frame of the headphone does rub against the back of my neck - causing a bit of discomfort from time to time while I am sitting down. Overall, I am pleased with the the value - if I wanted to $100 headphone quality, I would not buy this one but this works just fine for gym, office, and general usage (and I will not go heart-broken if I lost/broke this headphone).
I recently purchased this ball head from the Adorama store in NYC. First of all the people at Adorama were very helpful and knowledgeable. When I listed my requirements for a ball head (good quality, fluid movement, bubble levels, quick release, and the ability to hold over 10lbs), I was given four different ball heads to review. Two of them were Adorama's own brand and then two Giottos (one being this one). It took me only a few minutes to "play" with the 1000-652 and I knew this was the ball head for me.The movement is silky smooth and secure when tightened down. The hash marks on the base are easy to read. The quick release is secure when fastened to the ball head.I also like the way it looks with my carbon fiber tripod which is black. :)
I ended up buying this mouse from Amazon after running across it at a local chain. The mouse is extremely well balanced, is contoured to fit perfectly in my hand, and has a few cool features like the zoom and search features. The motion of the pointer is extremely precise. I absolutely love this mouse, and am now considering purchasing another for my desktop at work seeing how I use 3D CAD on a daily basis.
Small number of Parks with limited trial information. Not worth it. Not easy to transfer to GPS unit.
I really can't review this product because I am waiting patientlyto have it sent to me....It has been ordered for quite some time now?
I am a graduate student and as such spend endless hours reading academic journals and having to type up references for my papers. Also, often I find an article that I only need a few key points from, or that the article is worthless but there is one reference worth retrieving.. This hand held OCR seemed perfect for my uses.I first bought the QuickLink Pen by WizCom. It is a good product, but the accuracy was dissapointing on the very small fonts that the reference lists are usually in. I returned it with hopes that the new revision (C-pen 800 *c*) would live up to the promise of better OCR. I don't care too much about the PDA type features, those are only bonuses for me. The main thing I wanted was accurate OCR.It really blew away the QuickLink in this department, as well as ease of use (the c-pen is more intuitive). I can scan the very smallest print (I assume 5 point, which is the smallest this or as far as I know any pen can read). But where the quicklink pen gave me many errors, the 800c works much better. Of course, none of these are flawless. But from my experience with two different pens, the C-pen 800c is much better for OCR, particularly with small fonts! It is also a little smaller, has rechargable batteries, and matches the quicklink now with serial and IR connections. I am VERY happy with the c-pen, and if you pull bits and pieces or references often, it can save a LOT of time! Very impressed..
Being an (a slightly advanced) amateur I found this lens to be excellent. Use it with a Canon Rebel primarily for portraits and the results are great. I am not sure one can get better quality for the price.
This iLap is pretty sturdy and great. I got it to go with my 13" MacBook, which I thought was getting too hot just sitting on my lap or bed. The iLap makes it comfortable with the cushions, and removes the heat from my lap. I think my laptop is about the same temperature (no removing of ITS heat, but the alumninum doesn't get hot, so there's no additional heat being added into the equation.Overall, great! The cushion at the wrist is also easily removable, and has a strip of velcro to keep it attached to the iLap for when you want it on.Great purchase in my opinion.
I had this phone, all the numbers rubbed off!!
This is a fantastic lens, as everyone else here has already said. It's too bad that it's not a little faster at 22mm, but that's only a minor issue. At the wide end (10mm), you'll definitely get some fisheye effect, but this can play very well if you know how to use it.If you're looking for a very distinct fisheye look, consider the Canon 15mm fisheye, which is also a great piece of glass.Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
While it is a little on the pricy side for a storage container, our CDs no longer get scratched and we can go to the computer and pull up exactly which CD we want!
Great amp! its a cheap brand but for the price, quality and performance not bad at all. You gotta get it, its worth it.
The things I like about it is the games espeaclily Pro Pinball. Another thing I like about it is you do not have to take batteries out a lot because of the charger that it has. I think many people would like this toy. You have to be 13 to get the games downloaded from the web though...so keep this in mind when answering the registration questions.anji
I just got this camera as a gift. It came in a timely fashion. I have a Canon EOS 650 so many of the features are similar. I was disappointed that there was no CF card included in the box. There is nothing in the description of the product that states the CF card is sold seperately. The manual eventually tells you the card is sold seperately but not until you get to the part about inserting the card. I have purchased other digital cameras online and they have come with a basic card. Perhaps you could make note that the CF card is sold seperately? Thanks.
Nice product,I have used them in the past and forgot how much they clean up electrical grunge on my incoming line. I'm using this to stabilize and clean the power for my stereo system, a big difference in sound with clean A/C, like taking off a layer of clothes, just one step closer to the skin underneath.
New-Sony radio walkman - SRF-59SILVERI have a habit of listening to either soft music or to radio talk shows while laying in bed at night. Naturally I use comfortable headphones while doing so.So I was looking for a small am/fm radio which could be easy to change stations in the dark and also it had to be able to withstand being rolled upon by me while I was sleeping without being damaged.The Sony SRF-59SILVER meets my requirements.It is small, durable and easy to handle. I replaced the ear buds that came with it to a higher quality and better sounding set of Sony headphones.I use a double A battery which is rechargeable so it is very economical to use.As far as being reliable, durable and great sounding. For the money it can't be beat. Sony shows that being cheap doesn't mean low quality.I highly recommend this radio.
Unlike most of the complaints here, my recorder actually worked for a while. The quality is garbage and you will find that most people won't be able to view your disks. The menu system is clunky and difficult to navigate, even after 6 months of learning the paths.The worst part of this recorder is the complete lack of support. Face it, if you buy this you are on your own if anything should happen. Their Support line tells you that they are down (how can they be "down" for a month?) and the web link for support doubles back on it's self.The fact is that they were first with an inexpensive recorder - so they sold a bunch of them. Now there are better brands at a better price, all available right here. Skip this one and buy a brand recorder from a company that actually support their products. At a few 4.9 pounds, this doesn't even make a good boat anchor.
a good replacement as the first ones went bad after a few days of servicehope this one survives
My wife has a Win98 machine and I have a Win2000 machine. After we married, we didn't want the hassle of moving software and data files onto one machine so we stuck both boxes under a desk and used this D-Link KVM switch to share one keyboard, mouse and monitor. I also bought the D-Link DKVM-CB 3-in-one Cables to make sure there were no cable compatibility issues.The switch and cables installed in minutes and worked the first time. The only problem was that the mouse tended to freeze when we switched between computers. Turns out that we had been using two different Logitech mice, and I solved the problem by making sure that both computers had the same mouse drivers intalled for the mouse we were using with the KVM switch.
Very easy to use. Menus are very user-friendly. Works very well - I've used for about a month and it has not led me astray. Occasionally, it will give you a less efficient route (based on test runs to known destinations), but it gets you to your destination. It does also occasionally take a seemingly long time to acquire satellite signals.The built-in hard drive is a great feature - stores maps and your favorite locations without the hassle of using memory cards.Display quality is very good. The 3D display is a great feature and you can select 2D if you prefer.I haven't set up the bluetooth feature yet, but that was a major factor in my decision to go with this unit.I give it high marks overall.
After a visit to my local R@dio Shack - and being horrified at the prices being charged for HDMI cables, I quickly logged on to Amazon, and found these reasonably priced cables.They are doing a bang-up job, and at literally 1/5th the price the other store wanted for cables of the same length.Do yourseld a favor and buy these cables, and don't darken the door of that other store (at least for cables!).
I am very happy with my unit. I took it on a 6000 mile trip and was delighted with its performance. A couple of negative comments. I agree that the manual is user unfriendly. I had to figure out most of the features myself, and some did not become evident until I was on the road. Secondly, the many features seem to be a closely guarded secret. I defy anyone to tell me the difference between the $189 base model and the delux $299 model. Amazon says the delux model includes a computer cord and an 8 meg memory chip. It seems a little overpriced. Have not been able to get any info on availability or prices for car plug adapters, 16 meg cards, down loadable maps, etc. Finally, don't take this unit along if you are driving alone! It is so fantastic, its hard to keep your eye on the road. I found the map is constantly being updated as you cruise down the interstate. I recommend it highly for people who take long trips on the interstate system. It has only scant info on local roads.
I have not used the camera much, but like the other Stylus models that I own; it is quite functional. I do miss having a viewfinder because bright light can make the digital display a little iffy. The 5x optical zoom is very nice to have. The pocket size of the camera makes it extremely worthwhile to me.
Unfortunately, no one mentioned that it fits like a vice (my head's not THAT big). Five minutes was the longest I could wear it.
This lens did not zoom smoothly when I got it. It may have been damaged from the extremely poor packaging that Amazon used to ship it. The IS is also a bit noisy, but not too bad. The lens is very front-heavy on a Rebel XSi; it should be better on a larger camera body. This lens is significantly faster than the kit lens, but early testing with indoor shots showed no sharpness advantage.
I had a great little home office sound system, but got tired of using a remote to pause/play, turn down the volume, etc. So I decided to sell off that system and just upgrade my desktop computer speakers. Checked out the options and wound up with the ProMedia 2.1. Great choice for my purposes. I don't need a high-end audio system in the office, and this setup replaced my aging Altec-Lansing speakers I got like a decade ago.I don't use the line out however, I plugged a FiiO E10 DAC/Amp into the PC's USB front port, and the speakers are run through the line out on that little DAC/Amp. Much better than the onboard DAC from my emachines PC (I know, but it works fine).Anyway, thanks to all those who reviewed these little gems. No, not audiophile sound. But quite good for what they are.
Bought the Kingston CF/256 for my Nikon CP5000, to replace the little SanDisk 32 MB card I got with the camera. Turns out this Kingston model isn't compatible with the Nikon CP5000. If you want a Kingston CF card for that camera, consult Kingston for their model recommendation.Bought a Lexar 12X 256 MB card (faster than 12x makes no difference in that camera) and it works great.
Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black)I rate these an F for function and design and an A for sound quality. The buds are difficult inserting into the ear canal, the left earbud cord is about 15 inches shorter than the right which makes it easy for the left bud to exit the ear frequently and the rubber bud covers falls off the actual bud frequently. All of these are horrible design flaws. The earbud jack wire has a 90 degree turn instead of plugging straight into the iPod jack like the Apple earbuds do. This is an odd and inconvenient design. The material used to coat the earbud wires creates a rubber against rubber sound and is transmitted through the earbuds when walking or moving about. The sound quality is excellent through all frequencies. However I would not buy these again due to their design and will probably go back to the Apple earbuds.
I gave this to my kids for Christmas and they thought it was great. It worked great until now (for 4 months) I was plugging it in so my daughter could watch a movie since the battery died and all of a sudden it wouldn't work. I thought I was loosing my mind because it would play for a minute then go dead, even while plugged in. Then all of a sudden I got the shock of my life from the plug. I guess now I realise after reading the reviews that the battery and the plug are dead and it isn't so unusual. I did buy the buyers protection plan so we will see what luck I have filing a claim. Biggest hurdle is I live outside the US, which the guy who sold me it said was no problem at all! We'll see!!!!
It's your basic network card but for some reason, the internal built-in card on my desktop would not work so I bought this from Amazon and it worked like a champ when I put it in! The computer has a wireless card in it which was working but I prefer to just have them hooked up by the cable when I'm reinstalling windows so I don't have any problems with trying to get updates or drivers during the installation and afterwards updating the computer.If you need one, then get this one. Great price and works great!@
recommendation on performance on this product is outstanding. I would buy this product again if necessary. The last one last 7 years
This card is an excellent value - it works great and gives me nearly an hour of movie recording time with my little Panasonic Lumix.
it's made it easier to take photographs & download them onto the computer for the products we need documented in the shop. great product.
I like it, my phone (blackberry sized), as well as an i- touch fit in fine and were pretty secure with the strap. Arm band might be too small for larger built males.
As the owner of a Zenith Cobramatic HF11 that stacks up to 16 45's and LP's, the Stack o Matic is a wonderful and new look on a old perspective of listening to music, the way records used to be listened to. They are attractive players, with good sound, and with the automatic record changer, makes listening to your old recordings a pleasure. The sound quality of the Stack o Matic is very similar to the Decca Record Players of the late 50's and early 60's, with just volume and tone. The sound on the Traveler, to me, is better than the Varsity and Collegiate models, seems to have a tad of bass at times once you're used to it. There are two speakers together on the side of the player, and do have true stereo separation (play the stereo version of "Reflections" by The Supremes and sit close, the intro has a great seperation of sound sequence) but at a short distance, the sound appears to blend and is more like mono, kinda cool cause mono sound was the only way to hear them at that time. Using the enclosed red record adapters are a chore, and there are 45 spindle adapters, capable of holding 6 to 7 45's available. I do not recommend the stack mate adapter that is sold directly through crosley, because, at times, certain 45 rpms get stuck on the adapter and do not drop all the way because the hole on the record is a tad smaller. The record either drops and sticks halfway, causing the tone arm to bump against it and land on the turntable. Or the record drops to the turntable, but does not turn because the adapter is too thick causing the turntable to scratch the flip side of the record. Trying the same records on another adapters, such as a BSR work fine. Crosley should remodify their stackmate, and make it a micro tad smaller in width so that all records should drop normally. A drawback is that when the changer shuts itself off, it does not turn off the amplifier and you have to turn it off with the volume switch manually. The changer works fine and is effortless, needle replacement is easy. Maybe one day Crosley in the future would offer seperate bass/treble adjustments to enrich the sound further, like the Zenith Cobramatic of the 60's. Crosley should have also provided carrying handles on their Varsity Models, which many suitcase record players had. All and all, the Stack O Matic is a very good record player. The Traveler is attractive, and with the carrying handle, is great to take to parties and gatherings. You will get a lot of compliments on it. When the record changer cycles it's last record, it locks the tone arm onto the holder, good for traveling. Also a good tip is to screw the changer back into storage position (screws up) when transporting to avoid vibration on the springs, you can do it by hand, and just unscrew back when ready to play.
Don't expect anything outstanding soundwise, but as far as $5 earbuds go these are solid. The usual tinny bass, but they're very comfortable and inconspicuous, which is all you can ask for from your earbuds. Whether you need a pair of tiny, cheap headphones to run with or your iPod earbuds finally fell apart, these'll do the trick.
The product seems to work. I had a huge pile of Alkaline Battery's which I would soon drop in a green bin. They all seemed to re-charge and am now using them in a portable radio.The recharge was very fast and took little effort.Delivery was very fast. I have never received a package from the east coast in such a fast time.
I'm sure that these are lovely batteries, but $8 for a $1.50 battery is a little out of this world! Shop around just a little bit and you can find a much, MUCH better deal.
No kidding! I no longer watch TV but instead I watch TiVo! Don't be swayed by the naysayers until you try it yourself. Especially don't listen to Replay groupies like Thady (he probably is a paid flack for the Microsoft funded TV antichrist that Replay has become).TiVo is the future of TV and it does work. I am no longer at the mercy of NBC, CBS, Fox or ABC. I can watch television that I like when I want to. While being able to pause and rewind live TV is cool it's the thumbs up and thumbs down rating system that's the true revolution. You can only get that in one PVR -- TiVo.Lastly, I want to point out to completely obvious. Don't believe that other Replay propoganda regarding the subscription fee. If you pay up front for a lifetime TiVo subscription, ITS THE SAME PRICE AS A REPLAY! TiVo has just provided me with additional options by allowing me to decide to pay monthly or yearly if I want to... now that's power to the consumer!(Sorry, now I sound like a paid TiVo flack and I'm honestly not...)
I bought this camera case to carry my Sony DSC-HX9V, and it was an excellent choice for the price. My DSC-HX9V fits snugly inside. The double zippers that wrap around three sides provide easy acesss to the camera. I can squeeze an extra battery or memory cards into front net pocket closed by a velcro flap. On the back of the case is a handy, snap-fastened loop that allows me to attach the camera to my belt.
Having received a Handspring Visor for Christmas, I went a little crazy and bought myself this keyboard. Overall, it is useful, but there are difficulties: Used on a smooth surface, the PDA support, doesn't; and the near-corner keys (cap lock and right-arrow) are so stiff, you need a mini-sledge to get them to register. It will do for now, but I will probably look for a setup that is not as likely to drop or damage the PDA.
While the box says the SC101 works with "drives of any size from any vendor", that is both blatantly false and something Netgear knew to be blatantly false: as Netgear's own website says "No ATA-5 or earler drives work", and possibly not all ATA-6 drives!! It is a shameful ommision that this is not listed on the box or in any requirements. It is beyond believable that Netgear felt it was OK to sell a box like this and that their engineering was unable make it work. There are many other problems with this box, (see their own site and others complaints). Netgear has done a very poor job in addressing these issues with me. I am a software engineer myself and ask why Netgear would allow it's reputation to be damaged by offering a product like this: getting it so wrong, but still letting it out the door. There are many other products that provide this function without the insane problems and restrictions
These inexpensive headphones are a very good deal. They are comfortable and the sound quality is clear, but with one caution: they don't produce much volume. I have to turn the volume up pretty high on my devices to get them loud enough.
Good filter, good protection, does the job. IMO its better than the multicoats because its so much easier to clean. All B+W filters I have purchased have always been of the highest quality.
Yes this was a handy & useful item for my 76CX. But it developed an electric short after not many uses and no abuse. I opened it up and rewired it to another lighter power plug. It's close to a "junk" quality level.
This item has a great sound and fits well on the head and in the ears; it fits very firmly and doesn't move around when working out, and I work out hard. In use, it is fantastic it. BUT::::::The downside, and it's a big one, is that it is super fragile. Simply folding it, I was always afraid of breaking it but there is no real way to store it, especially in a gym bag without significantly, increasing the risk of breaking it, unless you have a hard case that it will fit in for protection. I was only able to enjoy these for a week before I found them snapped in my bag. And I am usually very careful with stuff like this but... Way too fragile for a workout headphone and that is a big shame because they are one of the best I've ever tried.
Easy to use,with gold preloaded shows depth contour.Drawback is map is inaccurate in a few places( such as an island that isnt there),navionics issue not hummingbird.Product does permit me to navigate the back channel quite easily,and was well worth the money.Used on Barkley and Ky lakes,where its important to stay in the boat lanes,if one values the boat.
I am very pleased with my purchase of the Canon Pixma MP530. Though the settings for receiving faxes for me were a little tricky to set, the instruction manual is good and you really don't need it much, as the equipment has all the info on it. I like the space-saving and portablity of this unit. The price can't be beat, and since Canon makes awesome copiers-(my last one from 1996 is alive and well), I was willing to try another. If you're looking for a great, all-in-one for personal, or small, one person office, home office use, this is the copier for you!
This recorder is fine if you need to record notes but don't care much about the sound quality. It's strictly for utilitarian note-taking. It has 4 quality levels and only the highest (XHQ) even approaches the quality of my old Sony tape recorder. However, you can understand yourself in all modes, though I wouldn't try recording a lecture or conference in anything but the highest quality mode- voices sound like aliens speaking through long plastic tubes in the other modes.It records in 4-bit .wav format, which is low quality. Listening with stereo headphones (not included) you'll hear the sound only in one ear. Transfer to the PC is via the included program "Digital Wave Player." I found that I couldn't convert the .wavs (which take up a lot of space on the PC if you want to save them) to .mp3s using RightClickMp3 (a freeware conversion utility not included with the recorder) without first opening the files in Windows Sound Recorder and saving as CD Quality files. This is a bit annoying, considering some other players and recorders record directly to mp3. I think the technology of these things is lagging behind the rest of the electronics market- this is the level that mp3 players were at a few years ago. Who buys a 128 MB mp3 player now for this price?The recorder is easy and intuitive to use. The LCD screen is big enough to see clearly, but does not have a backlight. It does have an LED light between the STOP and REC buttons, which flashes green when you perform various operations. It switches to steady red when recording, and flashing red when paused during recording. It also beeps in various ways to let you know what operations you are performing (for example two fast low beeps when you stop recording, two slow low beeps when you pause recording, one high beep when you start recording). You can turn the beeps off if you want to. I like having visual and aural confirmations like that because I record outside at night.The HOLD button is the only control on the side of the recorder besides the USB jack. This is a good feature. It functions as an on/off button. No buttons will operate with it on, but if you press some of the buttons it will show the date followed by the time briefly- a handy feature. Take HOLD off and it shows the screen again at whatever file you last had it. When changing batteries, put HOLD on and it will save all your settings and files so you don't lose anything and have to reset it all each time.It has voice activation, though I haven't used that, index marks, a timer record function, and an alarm which will beep and play a file that you select. The speaker is in the back in the recessed upper half, which leaves a nice step for your index finger when you hold it.Overall it has nice features, an ergonomic feel in your hand, a comparatively long record time of about 5-1/2 hours in XHQ mode, and is easy to use. Improvements that would make this a five-star item would be better recording quality and direct-to-mp3 recording. If you need really good sound quality look elsewhere. I think that for the price, this should have much better sound quality. After all, that's the main feature in a recorder.
I found this to be a quality burner at an excellent price. I can't say anything about the included software, because I don't use it, and I haven't tried to call tech support.... but I've burned >100 cd's with Zero problems and I feel like I got a good deal on the burner.Now if you want to spend more $$$ on a CD-RW, Yamaha makes a great product... using the identical drive mechanism as the Pacific Digital!
This mini tripod is really compact, light, and it handles my D700 very well.I love it.
I don't know why anyone who doesn't use Napster would buy this device.Good things: Good sound quality. Lightweight device. Good storage for multiple file formats, including pictures. Digital Graphic Eq. Napster Compatible. Nice form factor; comes with rubber sleeve to protect. Some nice design features. Generally works as advertised.Bad things:Expensive. Took me 1-hour to install the firmware upgrade (required for Napster To Go). Battery life disappoints; probably because device sometimes leaves itself on even when I think it's off. The 4 bars of the battery life don't reflect the true battery life %. Software GUI isn't as efficient as it could be. You can't buy a replacement Li-Ion battery very easily at your hotel (although you can online). UBS is integrated with recharger (make it clunky). Produces occasional errors while downloading from Napster. Produces occasional error that says songs are "expired". Device freezes on occasion, requiring a batter disconnect / reconnect to reboot. Default headphones are awful. (I have been very happy with a $30 Brookstone Edition). Can't control L/R balance (at least not on the device; haven't played with the software).
I haven't used it much but so far it is working fine. It was very easy to install software, no problems. I did not install the fax because I do not need it. I can't give it 5 stars because it is still to new and has been used very little. The printer and copyier work great. So 4 stars
I was highly disappointed with this Sansa MP3 player, although I have owned other models and been happy with those. On the Sandisk Sansa C250, the buttons are frustratingly difficult to push, especially the play, fast forward and rewind buttons.The positives include the MicroSD expansion slot and the battery, which holds an extraordinarily long charge, as well as the built-in FM tuner. I actually bought it with the intent of using the device as an extra data drive if I didn't like the player, so it's not a total waste of money if you buy this and then decide you don't like it.I would have to say that for the price, this little guy packs a good wallop, but I wouldn't buy it for a child with small hands or an older person as their first-ever MP3 player, because the buttons are just too much of a hassle to use easily and intuitively.
This is a mid-range consumer scanner with some great extra features that you don't find on other scanners in the same price range. After reading some of the other reviews I was hesitant about buying the scanner but made the plunge after using the scanner at a friends.Note that this was PC Magazines Editor's Choice. Check out their website for the review (www.pcmag.com).I have found that documents and photos scan easily, and I've even been able to get some of our family's old slides to scan. However, getting good scans of slide is NOT easy. If you want to scan a large number of slides get a dedicated slide scanner.Also, the automatic document feeded is OK for small groups of photos. It tends to jam easily when a larger number of photos are scanned at the same time. Again, I see this as a nice extra, but not a replacement for a $1000 auto document feeder.The scans are clear and crisp, however, it will slow down as you push the quality above 600dpi.My only complaint is the included software. I tried it out but quickly went back to my other photo editing software. Since TWAIN drivers are included, you can use your favorite photo editing software and skip the included software.
If you don't care of the bad sound quality for the children, you can get this, but I wouldn't pay $20 for it!
The VX is an excellent mouse for notebooks, slightly smaller than an ordinary mouse but not too small. The USB adapter fits neatly inside the mouse when not in use and that shuts the power off when done. It also has alot of the same features of a regular mouse, including forward and back buttons, search and the middle button all programable to your standards. All in all I would highly reccomend this especially if you get it for the discounted price.
The lock and cable is good stuff, fits my lenovo thinkpad good, pretty strong too, (i tried pulling it out haha, dont do that but the thing is strong)and its worth the 30 or 40 dollars, comes with 2 keys, highly recommend this product.
This is one tough radio. Easy to use with large cleary marked controls. Seems resitant to abuse. Settings such as volume, headband fit, band (AM/FM)and station can be changed while wearing it. It has large controls that can be felt and accessed with it on. Comfortable padded ear pads and a bright color make it perfect for the active person that just wants to listen to the radio while outdoors without the cost and worry of an expensive fragile device.
If I listened to all the negative reviews I would not have purchased the 1400.It's replacing my Epson Stylus 1280..... Absolutely the best 200 bucks I ever spent.The print quality is equal if not slightly better than the 1280. Installation was abreeze on a Mac, In the last 3 days I have printed 12 border-less 11/14'sand my ink still shows 100% When it's time to purchase new ink, I'll be heading to[..] for their refill kits. I've used them for 8 years now withouta single complaint. Don't hesitate to purchase this printer. You'll be happy you did.
I've had this card for almost a year now, and I haven't had a single problem with it. Don't know what more I could say about it...
After Using the Leica X1 for a few weeks i loved the Size and Weight and the image quality was Top notch.. so i Sold my Nikon Gear D700 + few lenses and Bought the Leica M8..Amazing Built quality and constructions if your searching for leica i know you already know about thisEase of Use.. its really easy and straight forward everything is reachable with your fingers and if not just a button awayPicture quality.. although its a 10MP camera i find the picture quality way better that My Nikon D700 and i am very satisfied that i made the switchits all about what do you do in photography if you usually shoot still subjects,Portraiture and street Photography thats the best camera
I used these to replace some older self-made cables that stopped coming up on my switch as gigabit links. I was out of cat6 bulk cable so decided to give these a shot instead of buying another spool. So far, they're working great. Everything came up gigabit as it should. Length was consistent between all the ones I bought. Price was very good compared to local rip-off stores (really "big box" stores - stop complaining you can't stay in business if you're going to jack these items up 400%. If you're $2 more, fine, but if you're 4x the price you deserve to shut your doors for ripping people off.)
My old Marantz 5000i remote was dying, and I was forced to start looking for a replacement. On the whole I really liked the Marantz remote, but there was a couple of things I really wanted to get away from:* The LCD screen, while highly configurable, was not a great way to implement buttons. I wanted "hard button" with tactile feedback.* The Marantz was highly configurable; for me too configurable. I was tired of hunting down graphics and discrete component codes at remotecentral dot com every time I added or removed a component. In fact, I found myself not buying new hardware because I was too lazy to "make my remote" work with it :).So after some research, I settled on the Harmony 880. For me, it's just what the doctor ordered. The harmonyremote site had all of my equipment in their database, so I had very little "learning" to do (only 1 button on my amp/reciever remote, which was very easy to do).I would imagine for most simple configurations, all you have to do is use the harmonyremote wizard to set things up. If you're like me and you have macros programmed in your receivers, etc., you might need to add a few steps into the "activities" (very easy to do).The only real negative I can say about the remote is the cradle it sits in for recharging. I find that I have to fiddle with it to get a good connection. I think in their next rev of the product, they might want to take a look at a different connection mechanism for recharging.Overall, I'm very pleased with the Harmony 880.
Maybe I am exaggerating, but these are fine headphones except the treble seems muted. These are also lacking in imaging somewhat in the midrange on an absolute scale. Try the Behringer 3000 series headphones which sound better and are less expensive.
very easy very simple to use, Already installed in my MX-5 2008 with Bose suond system, Evrey thing works perfct the Subwoofer and the speckers with the new Head Unit, you just need to screw the wires of the speakers in & out, Switch to Common Ground and you are( N.B in the MX-5 is so tight behind the the HU double din and the SLC4 is big you need longer wires to put it next of the glove box )
Must be for usb power use only. I tried to us it for usb communications connection and it did not work.
Like the title says. if you have an amp or other audio equipment and you need to plug in RCA cables, this adapter is perfect. Just note that XLR are balanced connections (3 conductors) and RCA is unbalanced (2 conductors) so you may have noise issues to deal with but I didn't have any problems for my setup.
I bought this as a quick replacement for my high end Leupold which was stolen. Needed a spotting scope for a few months and plan on buying another Leupold when I return to the U.S. in 24 months. The best I can say so far is it works. Optic clarity is fair, light gathering at higher power is somewhat a disappointment even at the price. I have a feeling one good bump or drop will probably ruin the thing, Very light in weight and the body does not feel very solid. It was cheap and that filled my needs but I would recommend you move up in quality and spend the bucks for a quality spotting scope.
I installed on my laptop with XP. It does not work. Also during the installation I got some kind of warning message indicating me to not install this software. I called technical service. They are very busy so they took my number and they will call back. Having technical service busy is not a good indication. It should be plug and play. I wish I had spent little more money to get a better card.
I've had the D780 for about 3 years and it has worked great! But lately some of the time the copied pages are coming out with a small fold at the bottom. Anybody had that? Know what to do?
The CD holders are set as rolodex cards and fall out ALL the time ! The Storage case is very strong and nice, the freebie visor holder is a bonus. BUT I would not buy this again :-(
This is really a nice scanner. It's quick, small and generates nice output. I haven't tried the film strip adapter yet, but plan to do so.My biggest complaint is that there is no Linux support for this product. I know I should have checked before ordering, but I didn't and I'm quite disappointed that I need to boot into Windows in order to scan things.
I thought I was getting a real Sony battery but it isn't. It's about three tiems the size but works OK.
I sell digital comics on DVD and I have used a wide variety of blank DVDs. These are BY FAR the BEST I have used. The shipping has been extremely fast and out of 1400 blank DVDs. I have had 2 that were unable to be used. I highly recommend this product.
I installed the cartridges March 8. On May 5 the color cartridge caused an error message on my printer. The return window closed in April. That's all you need to know.
These headphones are pretty cheap, but the high customer reviews persuaded me to give them a try. They have good quality- while they last. This was actually the second pair that I bought. The first pair broke after a few months- something inside the wiring in the jack meant that I got the sound in one ear at a time, if that. (which ear was working varied, and sometimes I could get both ears working) I thought I would try my luck with a second pair- they ARE cheap, and like clockwork, three months and the exact same problem. This time it's even worse, though- I can only get sound in my left ear if I'm actively applying pressure to the jack and twisting it.A number of replies to the other one-star reviews provide contact information to the company with a claim that there's a two-year warranty. Having contacted the company and gotten no response, I'm not optimistic.
it's too small for a 17" laptop, because can't fit the power adapter, or other staf, like mouse, etc.
Great for the days when you needed an upconverted dvd player. Nowadays it's obsolete but Oppo is one of those premier brands over any normal consumer grade hardware. Obviously now we don't need these with new tv's and if you wanted quality you would buy the blu-ray.
I was hesitant to buy this online but my brother had purchased a few and said it was a good deal. With pics and instructions found online it took me about a half an hour to install and after a few years missing the number 1 key and a few months missing a number of other keys (my granddaughter's little fingers love to pop off keys) I have a complete keyboard and it feels so good.
I recently purchased an HP Officejet j5780 and found it a bit noisy/slow, so I bought this one to compare (recommended by a local store that said it would be MUCH better). Set up was easy. It is a bit bulky and has a really annoying clicking sound the whole time it was on. Drove me nuts. Printing speed is comparable to the HP j5780. Print quality was excellent and the fact that it has 2 paper trays is nice. The document feeder is kind of flimsy and doesn't work very well. B/W copy quality is fairly good, but not great. Color copy quality is faded/comparable to the HP. Photo print quality is poor, with flesh tones taking on a yellowish-orange hue. If you plan on mostly printing, this is great, but all other options are average. I haven't used the fax yet. I plan to return this and keep the HP as it is more compact with better photo quality. While the HP isn't great, the only thing that the Canon has over it is better B/W printing/document quality and probably better use of ink (HP goes through it quickly). But, maybe it was the annoying clicking sound that scared me away!!
I find the remote almost totally useless for my modern tv setup, (even if all the other units are sony. It is supposed to be touch screen,(it would take a hammer to fufil that designation. I have purchased a Harmony remote which is completely functional for all needs. the sony unit isin the corner gathering dust.
Auto of the the box the autoconfig is working fine as long as you have no security enabled in your wirless environment.Also the guided setup on the CD Rom is working fine.It gets a little tricky when you want to change your setting in the network. I had to try several times to find the expanderafter I changed the channel on the network. I had to reset the expander 3 - 4 times. until I was able to reconfigure it.But I does a job good. It expands the range of my wireless network to the upper floor, where I had almost no signal before.
I bought this picture frame for my wife 2 years ago and it is still working great. The quality of the picture was the reason I bought it. It came with cool features and accessories. I definitively recommend it.
this headphones are very very good for this price, ofcourse i you pay something 150$ would be much better but u need to know for what u gonna use it, im using this SONY XD100 for my Laptop and listening music , watching DVDs...its awesome...clear stereo sound..u can see that in movie, like u have surround system around u! but ofcourse they are not profesionals, for me they ae awesome..and they are huge i love them ;) buy it!
Rhino's use alot of power. The 530 has extra sensors to plot the atmospheric pressure so you know if a storm is headed your way. Both the 520 and 530/hcx transmit with a whopping 5.0 watts (as opposed to 0.5 watts in FRS with alkaline batteries in the disposable radios) - with 5.0 watts you can go a long way. You can turn down the power if you want to save it. You can adjust screen backlighting, but inevitably you will drain your battery in a half a day of talking on the high power radio with your group (I use a headset for convenience).When your power drops automatically from 5 to 2 watts you KNOW its time to change batteries. Having this in your pocket is like gold. In fact, the contacts are gold plated - haven't seen that kind of quality since the HP calculators.A 270 degree turn of the bail that holds it in place releases the battery - and the new one goes on just as the old did. As the previous person mentioned, they do have a temperature sensor (not sure if it is a thermocouple or thermistor) but it has 2 uses - tell the radio if the battery is too hot to charge or to tell you the temperature. This is why while charging you won't get a filled in temperature display until it cools down.Of course, having a second battey solves this problem -- I'm happy with mine and keep it on charge, while the rino's is on the radio without the clipon charger, which could stand alot of improvement in mechanical design.If you talk alot - you need this - if you don't transmit your rino may run for 18 hours. It's how often you hit the push to talk button that drains the battery and if you use all the accessories. You can conserve power by turning off stuff you don't need (if you are in poor gps coverage, turn off gps - it drains alot of power - if you are not needing a weather forcast, turn off the weather sensor - it usese a little power - turn of the thermometer if not needed. This is why the specs on the 530 give you one less hour of runtime. But you have the ability to cripple your 530 into a 520 and gain back your hour - even more if you shutdown gps when not needed and squelch the radio into powersave plus turn off the backlight. I can get 24 hours easily if I do this and still have a functional radio.
Maybe its just my rebel nature to not flow with the status quo, but I have yet to understand why anyone would choose an iPod over just about any mp3 player. This is my 3rd player thru the years and the first that is actually "branded." It is a jewel. I see complaints about scratching, etc, but any small piece of electronics (think about your cell phones here!) scratch easily. This player feels durable enough to me and the color screen has an extremely clear display. I am not tied to a proprietary service that allows me to only play one type of music file. The player syncs to WinXP as a flash drive; it is recognized and files can be dragged/dropped. Complicated software is not needed for loading it. For those who complain about the speed of loading, is your computer USB 2 compatible? The radio, voice record, and video viewer are all great extras. But... the one feature that prompted me to purchase this player is a **user replaceable rechargeable battery.** That is a significant cost saving feature if you have ever owned something of which you could not replace the battery and had to pay a company for that priviledge!
It works fine, more or less, for printing text (never tried printing photos with it). But whatever money you save on the price of the printer you will pay back tenfold in ink catridges. This thing goes through ink at an unbelievable rate, and of course, Lexmark ink cartriges are among the most expensive (if not THE most expensive) of any brand.It's all about cost-per-page with printers, at least any printer that gets regular use. This thing is the printer equivalent of a Hummer, only less cool.
Product does not have a digital AM/FM tuner as stated in the description. It is an analog one. Unfortunately this is one of features we most wanted. Very disappointed. Other features are very good.
I had a different Mintek before this one and it worked great for my daughters. It finally quit working, so we got this one for Christmas. It stopped working after two weeks of use. To late to return it to the place we bought it, so we had to return it to Mintek Digital. I returned it on 1/16/06. I didn't hear anything from them so I called, gave them the tracking # etc. They said they would get back to me... Guess what, I have yet to speak with another human from Mintek Digital. I call at least two times a day to leave a brief description of what I'm calling about, along with my name and phone #'s. I also email them a couple times a day to no avail. I finally today contacted the BBB, and filed a complaint with them.I guess it goes to say. It's worth a few extra bucks to get good customer service. Oh well Live and Learn! But STAY AWAY from MINTEK.
Works good ... easy install, sometimes, the data download or data transfer from the wireless DSL router could be better...
I recently ordered this bag to house all my Canon S5IS goodies,It does this and more,its quite a bit larger than it looks in the pictures,it will store all of my 3 lenses and adapters,EX220 flash,small tripod and countless other filters and nonesuch.It is very sturdy and has nice metal clasps,also the attachable strap also has very nice chrome clasps,not plastic.I easily paid nearly as much money for a lot smaller bag,I was kind of surprised that is offered for a reasonable as it is.2 side zipper pouches and 1 on the front,also a zippered holder inside the top for stuff like manuals.There are 2 straps in front to secure a tripod if needed.A real nice bag for the money.
I was very pleased with the recent purchase of the 30g Zune. There were a couple of issues I ran into when downloading: First I found that I loaded 800 or more songs from my cd's and after loaded I deleted some of them to find that when I synced it the songs deleted were removed from my Zune. That was very frustrating. A book with directions and FAQ would have been most beneficial then I would not have had to look all over the internet to find out what the problem was. Overall I do like my zune
Because the recorder cannot be turned on and off, the batteries are constrantly being drained. In other words, even if you do not use the recorder for a couple of weeks, you may find that you not longer have charged batteries, and therefore have to continually replace, reprogram, etc.
Tiffen filters might not be the very best filter onthe market, but they are very well built and perform just fine unlessyou need the top of the line for some reason. Everyday photography results are not degraded in any way using these filters. The price is great for the quality. Don't even try these filters that cost a couple of bucks as they can/will degrade your photos, no question.
These will move around on your head if you are rocking. The plastic hinges are relatively weak, I have one pair that has broken on one side. Otherwise the bass is good for headphone oriented rehearsal and recording, and the isolation makes practice much easier on the ears. However I TAKE SERIOUS ISSUE WITH WHAT THEIR WEBSITE SAYS. They say they are great for critical mixing or some other such garbage. Don't ever mix on these, your mixes will sound like tinny crap. I wasted many hours mixing some songs on these only to have them sound like the bottom was dropped out on any other system. Poor quality drivers and strange resonances of the isolation chamber combine to deliver a poor quality reference environment. Okay for rehearsal, but only slightly better sounding than some Vic Firths.
I only got this A430 a few days ago so I haven't used it extensively yet.Tonight I compared flash photos of my book case from about 1 metre using my Pentax ist DS 6Megapixel SLR and the A430. I took a number of pictures and the difference was pretty well zero using my 17inch monitor. I have to say I was impressed as I was expecting more of a difference in favour of my SLR.The autofocus on the A430 is excellent and very reliable. I tried a few shots in complete darkness and the IR beam made short work of focussing and firing the flash giving a perfect image.I am also very impressed with the video images with the picture being very sharp and clear with good sound.It does lack the manual featurs of an SLR and there is no information in the actual viewfinder.It is hard to criticise this camera. It doesn't even look or feel cheap even though it only cost $159AUD. It feels lovely in the hand and is a camera you can be proud to own.The batteries have been lasting well too even though I have been snapping away with it for several days. I am using the 512M SD card from my SLR in the camera at the moment as the 16M supplied one is pretty inadequate.All in all a great camera at a great price.
I have my MP3 player and card reader hooked up to this hub and it suckes. I have to restart my computer most of the time to get it to work. It basically freezes up if you leave your computer on.
I bought a pair of the ESP 950's in 1994 from a wholesaler for 495.00, I have collected high end audio gear my whole life and have several complete systems; however night time listening canmake your family very hostile...so I use these for stealth listening of my SACD and Hybrid Surrond encoded DVD's and Cd's.The transcients on electrostatic phones are amazing, they tend to be a little bright with standard supplied connects, so I use my Transparent Audio Music Plus RCA inter-connects to the kossE 90 unit which come with and runs these babies. Shear heaven!I have been thinking of having some one build me a tube headphone amp for these headphones...then my family would be hostile again ..cause I would not want to go to work anymore.
There is nothing flashy about the Sony CDX GT-110. It has all the basics expected in a radio/CD player plus some very nice extras. I have installed this unit in a sailboat and use the auxiliary input to connect to a satellite radio, MP3 player and a DVD player. The built in equalizer is handy. It is truly a great value.
This DVD player is IDEAL for the average person, it does video out in composite and s-video, and it downmixes dolby digital sound to 2 channels if u don't have home theater, or with a coaxial cable, u can connect it to a home theater system and listen to Dolby Digital and DTS sound. With my s-video connection it produces an excellent picture on my sharp 27&quot; television. It can play DVDs, CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, MP3s, and VCDs. So You can really do allot with it. I bought this player at K-mart, and except for the cover on the power button falling off, and when u turn the player with the cd tray face down it comes out a little bit, it's an excellent player. I would reccomend this to anyone.
I will have waited over a month by the time I get this thing in the mail. Still Hasn't shipped and no sign of it doing so either. Agree with other review, If it isn't in stock don't sell it!!!
ok, i just want to say that i own this AC unit, and it's alright. it's nothing exceptional, and i probably would never buy it again.i live in boston, and it gets ridiculously humid. it started leaking, but then my bf and i tipped it forward and the leaking stopped.good luck.
Ya know, all things considered, the price isn't bad for an all in one. I mean, if it's a yaht, a luxury car, an hotroad motorcycle...
What can I say? Amazon has the best customer service ever. I bought the HP printer and test print it, I inserted the inks and use the photo paper comes with it to test print. It was way too slow. And I request a refund, I thought I'd lose money on the shipping and they will only issue partial refund. But, after I called the customer service and told them my situation, (opened item is not eligible for a full refund), they said they will pay for the shipping cost and issue full refund. I don't get or lose anything for the transaction, Base on the experence with amazon, I'd definately come back again.
The DeskJet 5940 has been sitting in my home office next to my computer for several years now. It has never needed repair and it gets decent "mileage" from the cartridges. That is, my experience has been that the black and white as well as color cartridges generate quite a few copies before I need to replace them.The downside? As others have noted, it tends to jam--especially when I use recycled paper. However, I find it more an annoyance than a major problem (hence, the 4 stars).Overall, then, I have found this to be fairly dependable--but with the annoying habit of chewing up paper sometimes when the feed goes awry.
Nice, small, light, cool, screen... oh yeah, and great sound too ;-D
So I got the 2gig nano for christmas last year ('06) and for the most part it's worked quite well.I read through all of the 1-star reviews and it seems there's a lot of bias and stupity involved. I would expect there be a small percentage to be faulty. That's just manufacturer error. But most of the complaints seem to be about expecting a lot more from the ipod than it's designed for. Perhaps lots of rough handling too. Many just seem to denigrate it in order to promote a competing product.Don't get me wrong, my ipod function hasn't been flawless. But it's been better than I expected.I'll list the bad things first:-Battery life. It seems to be very temperature sensitive. If my nano got really cold such as in the winter it might lose all of its charge. I can see where the metal chassis wouldn't be much help here. Thoughout this summer though it's been much better. I tend to charge it once a week but only listen to it for maybe 5-10 hours total in that week. There have been times when only a day or so after giving it a full charge it went completely dead. But I plug it into the charger, give it time to charge up the battery and reset it and it works again. Rechargeable batteries are not designed to last forever which is one of the downsides for sure. I'll be interested to see how long it lasts. It's been going for almost nine months now. Typically though a full charge tends to last about 8 hours of use. This also depends on how much the display is lit up as that drains the battery much faster. I set my backlight on for no more than 5 seconds. Plus you must lock it for extended use as it lights up everytime something rubs the controls.-Ear Buds - I got the newer ones but sadly they didn't fit my ears very well. I never liked the white ear buds anyway. I could tell right away they sounded terrible. I went and bought a set of $40 Sony ear buds with 3 different size rubber plugs. They sound MUCH better. Better ear plugs are a must!Now I know most people have never even HEARD of a headphone amp but they do exist. The tiny little chip in the ipod used to drive the ear buds is ok but pales when compared to a good headphone amp. (Headphone.com)I have a few quibbles with iTunes but have gotten used to its shortcomings and have learned to accept its limitations. For the best sound quality you really need to convert your songs to Apple Lossless or AIFF. I use the former. It takes up 10 times more space though so there is a price to pay. I prefer better sound quality over the convenience of having hundreds of songs available. This limits me to roughly 60-70 songs on the 2gig nano. This is why my next one will probably be the 80gig ipod. The default on iTunes though is AAC which makes for nice small files but it compresses the life right out of the music!To sum up, it's not perfect. But given its limitations it's not terrible either. Once again for the best sound quality you need better headphones, convert your music to Apple Lossless, and for the best effect get a headphone amp.One last thing, the newer Alpine Car stereos work very well and sound great even with the AAC files. They must have a better digital converter or something. Cheers!
This is a terrific CD player with phenomenal battery life. I'd buy it again. It is too bad they just don't make them like this anymore. Brand new CD players have been very disappointing but this one is great. The only downside is that it does not play MP3 CDs, but I knew that before I bought it. Still it is a better player than any new one I could find.
Ordered this to replace a similar 25 year old lamp. We didn't want to spend a lot but thought this might be a little better quality than the $50 Target or Walmart type. We were wrong. Lamp has a cheap looking finish with a cheap paper shade and the long stem is a two piece affair with a seam in the middle. Naturally it is made in China. Guess we should have known better than to buy something like this on line. The company, Lamps Plus, was good to work with and provided a refund with no problem but we were out the $30 parcel post shipping (FedX or UPS would have been $60)for the return. We'll end up going to a local lighting center and spending $500+ to get what we need.
It's okay but it could be much better. I'ts too bad there is so little MD stuff on the market that one just has to &quot;settle&quot; for whatever any manufacturer whips out. I have two of these but I definitely would not buy another. They scored points with the maximum portability factor that is priority number one to MD lovers but they really should also offer a &quot;maxi&quot; sized model that holds 1.5 or 2x this. I feel they should also have made the pages removeable from the binder. (Most MD fans love things well packaged and good product design is more important to us.) I like keeping my MDs in their cases to keep them clean but also to see the extra album notes on the case and that is not possible with these. And finally in my opinion the two sided opening into which to insert the discs is too small, it should have been marginally increased on the top edge. Why have such teeney hole to cram the discs into? They aren't going to fall out, the thing is zipped closed. It's not a horrible product, it's just frustrating that it's one of the only products, and it's close to being halfway decent.
I love this camera! This is my 3rd digital upgrade since beginning with digital cameras. I am not a pro in photography, and have no real desire to get into the nitty gritty of apatures and all the tech stuff... but I care deeply about getting some great pictures. SO.. I deal as much as I have to with the technical. I especially love candid people shots, and do a lot of indoor photography in places where constant flash is undesirable, such as weddings and other church services.I discovered that what aids this the most is a big lens, stabilization and good zoom... which led me to this camera, and I was NOT disappointed.The larger lens has allowed me to get the most amazing indoor with no flash pictures. Yes there are still limitations, and I still get a percentage of blurred photos, but not anywhere near as many as I use to. And the zoom!!! I just returned from AZ where I took a river boat ride, and a flock of mountain sheep was spotted high on the canyon walls. I could barely see them with my naked eye.. could only really spot them from movement, but I zooming in fully, and kept clicking. Wow! I got the most amazing pictures. I've also gotten some great pictures taken from those tiny airplane windows as the plane is taking off and landing. Some great overviews of the San Francisco bay... and was able to zoom into some boats on the water even. The color is great!You ever try taking people pictures of people who don't like having their pictures taken... like family and friends? With this camera I turned off all sound, use no flash, and am able to zoom in easily from across the room, and I get the best family and friends candid pictures! Also the best thing I did besides buying this camera was to get an extra battery, and buy a 1MB media card. I seldom run out of room or battery power (beyond this)even when I'm on an extended vacation. Even after 2 weeks in AZ, I just took my SD media card to WalMart and had it put onto a photo CD.. and cleared it for more pictures. I only needed to do this once... and took over a thousand pics (total) on vacation! All in all I'm now drooling over the newer and improved models of the same camera!!Pros: Large lens, great zoom, super color, very stable, comfortable grip, good settings and able to take great pictures while you are still learning them. A great point and shoot camera for non technical people who still want great pictures.Cons: I usually use the auto focus and there is a delay of a few seconds while the camera focuses before I can snap the picture. This is a pain sometimes, and I miss some great spur of the moment pics because of it. The lens cap is a pain, too, as it is not attached. I haven't yet, but am afraid I will lose it. I wish the camera was smaller, but wouldn't trade off the larger lens for lesser quality.
Have been using portable GPS and marine GPS for several years. Finally had to have one for my bride's car it was her birthday so I splurged and got her one. I have PC setup with GPS in my car so didn't need it for me (or so I thought)Went to a big box retailer and purchased the Tom Tom go 700. Used it for about a week and returned it. It had a so so screen, decent voice instructions, and good reviews. Bluetooth was cool but phone book from my Nokia 6820 would not download to the unit, Their Go traffic info did not work so it was basically a hands free kit that we didn't need since I use a bluetooth headset. Since the spoken directions only tell you an exit number it was useless around LA with close together exits and no exit numbers on the signs.Back to the Web for more research, saw the newest Garmin and decided to spend the extra dollars for the Garmin.Garmin's experience with in car GPS really shows. Great software, best voice instructions, and a really superb screen.The real beauty of this unit is being able to pretty much ignore it except to listen for the next turn. Just plug the address in and drive. I spend a lot of time on the phone while in the car, the Garmin allows me to focus on traffic instead of where I am going, that's a REALLY big deal in S. Cal traffic. Speaking of traffic the next thing I need to do is order the traffic receiver, based on what I have seen with this unit so far I'm looking forward to adding that on.Bottom line, I am cancelling the GPS system on the Highlander hybrid I have on order. The Garmin is far superior and half the price of the built in Toyota system.My only complaint so far is the way the cables attach to the unit instead of connecting through the base. It would be easier to hide the unit and quickly hook it back up if the cables attached to the base like the Tom Tom. I believe that Garmin cables it that way for water resistance so maybe its a good thing.I now use this unit instead of the PC setup I have. It works better, it's safer, and my laptop was getting trashed by road vibration.Now I gotta find my wife a new birthday gift. I'm keepin this puppy!
My daughter received a mix stick for Christmas as a gift and it completely stopped working in May. I called Disney and was informed they would replace it but I had to pay $30.00 for the new one. I would expect a $50.00 product to last more than 4 months...furthermore, Disney can certainly afford better customer service. I will not buy this product again!
We were never able to take a decent picture, the light was deemed on all the pictures. We called support several times and they could not help us to resolve the issue. Olympus support staff were rude and did not help us. We returned the camera. We have bought two Canon cameras. One works beautiful, the other one is brand new and will see. We will not try Olympus again.
I oredered this for my husband for Christmas and was very disappointed! I returned it right away! He has a Pentax K200D and 3 lenses. This bag was way too small! It would hardly hold his camera with the battery grip attached. Plus, it was very hard to open. This bag is supposedly made for the Pentax K20D and the K200D, but I sure don't see how Pentax can say that.
For the money this little camera is really great! It takes excellent 1280x960 (1M) still pics and the webcam is also very good. It comes with 8M which will hold about 40 pics. A lot of people will have problems with one thing: the camera, like most webcams, DOES NOT have auto-focus. The focus MUST BE set manually to get good pics. For closeup (less than 5') you need to set it all the way to the right. For everything else, all the way to the left. The only other thing is that is has no flash but with a camera this size its to be expected. The software works great an XP. This company (Aiptek) is getting better all the time. This is one of their latest offerings.
Seriously, all I care about is sound quality, so when shopping for iPod speakers that's pretty much all I took into consideration. I asked myself, "Can this thing crank out loudness and hold its own without distortion?" It took all of 2 minutes to unpack and plug in. I was not disappointed. I was seriously floored by the impact of the sound that such a small unit could produce. Now that I have actually given it a good look, it's got a sleek, black design and my black 30gb video iPod looks great in it. Unbelievably comparable price as well. A must own for anyone with an iPod.
I've had this camera for about a year and it has served well. There are so many functions and settings, so the picture can always be the best possible. I'm still constantly finding new settings.On the downside, in low light when you don't use a flash (because using flash causes a pretty long delay and sucks the battery down) pictures blur, even though it;s not very dark. Also I had a problem with the lense, the cover didn't close all the way when I turned it off, but I'm pretty sure that's because I've dropped it like 3 times...oh pavement.Overall, it's still a very excellent camera, even more so now that it's not $250!
Finally a remote that delivers. It takes some tinkering and adjusting here and there, but straightforward to set up. It's nice to finally have one remote that controls 2 satellite systems, game console, tv, a/v receiver, and dvd player. Bought it on the 49.99 dip that seems to come around regularly. Definitely worth it.
The design is wonderful and is has the correct size for storing the laptop and the usual things that you carry with it. I recomend it for using every work day. It's not useful for long trips.Juan
I have 2 Nuvi 250Ws now, bought one for myself a year ago, and another as a gift for someone.It's a fantastic unit. This one does not have text-to-speech, so it won't attempt to pronounce or demolish your street names. It does speak things like "In point-5 miles turn left, then turn left." I usually am listening to music fairly loud when I'm traveling somewhere with the Nuvi so I don't miss the feature.My reason for giving the Nuvi 250w only 4 stars is 2 fold. First, upgrading the maps is expensive. It's almost more economical to just buy a whole new unit. Check out Garmin's website to see what I mean. Second, in industrial or very dense areas it has trouble pinpointing exactly where you go. Occasionally, it will just end in the middle of a street 1/4 mile from where you're supposed to be, or take you to the intersection of the block where your destination is.The 250W has Canadian maps which sets it apart from its look-alike, lesser-number models.Its also sleek and trim, and can even be kept in a shirt or coat pocket and used for on-foot directions (when you turn it to that mode).
I bought this tripod on a whim after reading a review about the tripod holding a big canon camera. I got it last week and it is truly a very small tripod that holds BIG cameras!I have a Panasonic FZ10, which is no pocket camera and it holds it steady with no problem!You must do a little balancing with the part that holds the camera to get it straight, but that takes 20 secs!I was actually surprised how small it is! And you can fold 2 legs to have all legs straight to store it.It does not come with a carrying case, but it will definitely will fit in a camera bag.Very cute, definitely I highly recommend it for the traveler and whoever wants a very tiny little tripod!!
I received a 16MB card with mi Nikon Coolpix 2000 which wasn't enough. I purchased this CF card on Amazon and have been very satisfied with the results. I have stored upto 60 pictures and 20 videos before I have had to move it to my computer. There is insignificant lag.
I play video games quite often and the television sets that I own do not have earphone jacks so that I don't disturb others in the house. This enables me to have an earphone jack on any electronic appliance that has stereo jacks.
Works great paired with the RCA amplifier shown in pics.RCA TVPRAMP1R Outdoor Antenna PreamplifierI expect the Eagle Aspen will last forever mounted in the attic out of the weather.Some tips:This antenna is directional, the signal will vary a lot depending on where the antenna is pointed.Electromagnetic fields are not consistent, sometimes moving an antenna just a bit can make a big difference.Check TVFOOL.com for help locating broadcast towers in your area. Expect good results with stations in the green and yellow.Do not expect good results with stations farther down the list and do not expect good results with stations the antenna is not pointed towards.
B&W's multi-coated #010 UV Haze filter isn't cheap, but it is of superb quality -- as clear and smooth as can be. I have never seen flare or other image artifacts that were attributable to this filter, whereas I have seen flare caused by cheap filters. If your photography matters to you, top-quality filters are worth the money.
I Bought these Headphone a little while ago.The Sound is out-standing but that is it's only Truely Good thing.The Battery System that comes with the Headphones don't last long, at about 1/2 Volume {on the headphones) they only lastabout 4.25-4.75 Hours, with a 3-4 hour rechage time.The Headphone battery cover is weak, and feals and looks like it break quickly if you open and close it often.Energizer Alkaline Battery only last 3 hours at best.Energizer 2500mah Rechargeable Batteries Last 4 hours, witch makes usen them for any long term times imposible.Although Sony Says the Headphones give you a warning that the Batteries are almost dead it has never worked for me.The Range is very sad. My Bathroom is about 12 Feet away From the Transmitter the Signal tends to Drop in and out from that Short distance.The Headphone hock-up to the TV is a Poor connectivity.The Headphone Eye Pad Have already Cost me in Replacements sence they are poorly made and have low last time.The Optical Digital Connection Work ok, but the Pass Threw never works no matter how much money you spend in Optical Digital Connecting Cables you buy.For the Cost Sony Charges for these Headphones you'd think the connectivity worked right, and came with a better set of Connector Cables.The Headphone do fit your Head nicely but only if you keep you head at a 75 105 deg Strait up you look down or up to much the headphones seem to fall off easly.The self Adjusting Head Bad Barly works and The Rubbery Band Grabes your hair and pulls it out, or atleast that what it does to me if i'm not carefull on taken it off.I Bought Sony Wireless Headphone becouse, the last set of Wireless headphones I got From Sony lasted very Long, and other Wirelss headphone system I got never lasted more than a Year, and unless you want to buy 2 or more Wireless Headphones {so one can Charge while you use the others} or feal very lucky {With the Poorly made/Designed Battery Cover} you can change battery alot.If you tend to buy these Headphones you will need a sec. pair, and a few ext. Ear Pads.
I saw this case in CompUSA and had to buy it, loved it looking at it in the store. I opened it immediately when I got in my car to put my iPod on in and low and behold a nice never opened unit had some scuffmarks on it already! Annoyed, I immediately exchanged it. Guess what, the second one had damage too, just not as bad so I thought it looks `cool enough.'A few uses in, I noticed I had to turn my brightness up all the way just to see at almost normal level. Bye, bye battery life. Annoyed again. Oh, and forget seeing your display on a sunny day, and if you like wearing sunglasses you'd better change your style.Now about 2 weeks in I notice that the screen gets distorted because the case it too tight on my 80 GB. Basically, it looks like a little fingerprint on the corner of the screen that won't go away. I bought the thing to protect the screen and well, it distorts the screen. Annoyed count: 3.The best thing about the case is that it makes your iPod look killer. When the unit is off or screen is black, you definitely have the niftiest looking mp3 player in town. The case as you may get at this point is not very functionally. In fact, it is very annoying to use your iPod in this case. I am torn. I love how it makes my mp3 player look, however, I hate the limitations of this case. Love, Hate...you know the story.Maybe that analogy will help. Owning this case kind of reminds me of dating a hot dumb girl...stay with me here...great to have on your arm...then she opens her mouth. Ouch! The reflect, great to show off to your friends then, Ouch! You go to use your iPod.To conclude, I'm on the market. As soon as something `cooler, better, neater, more functional (stressing functional here) comes along say bye, bye reflect chrome case.Regards...
I've had my BCT7 for 15 years now. Still works great with the exception of the LCD having some issues due to being in my truck when it was cold out, but I can get a replacement if it gets bad enough. I love it, it complements my collection rather nicely....and if it ever does bite the dust, I'll go the next step up, which is the BCT8 right now. Uniden has always made the best scanners!
We bought this when we cancelled our cable. Basically, if your TV is by a window, this will work great for you. If your TV is against an interior wall like ours is, with all the windows far away, it will still work but you will miss channels. We get 14 channels in our bedroom with the TV by the window. In the living room we get 10. The other thing I don't like is that using this in the living room results in a lot of interference. There is some in the bedroom but it's minimal.I miss my cable. A lot of the channels we get with this are foreign language channels. All in all, there are about 7-8 usable channels. It's ok for what it is, but not what I thought it would be.
Easy to install but Ford Explorer has two connectors and I am always wondering what the other connector did that it is not now doing. Otherwise it is a five star item.
I'm sure glad I spent the minimum purchasing a refurbished (not returnable) unit. I did a lot of research about this product on the Linksys and sellers' web sites, but unfortunately did not pay enough attention to other Amazon customer reviews. Well, I've just gone back and read other reviews posted here. Yes, I have the 64 bit Vista OS, which this print server will not work with, a fact that was not disclosed in the product literature on the web sites. And no, my Brother C240 multi-function printer is not compatible - the literature says "most" printers are compatible. So, it is 'my bad' for not doing all the homework I should have done before buying it. However the fact that Linksys has no driver update for Vista is inexcusable. Needless to say, my next router will not be a Linksys product. I find it pretty disappointing that the seller or Amazon didn't note the Vista incompatibility, too.
We bought the dvd-vcr for the dvd player (we believe there is a conspiracy to make EVERYBODY have a DVD player) and to have an extra VCR to make recordings and for more taping flexibility. We had to buy a lot of cables and splicers etc. in order to do that. When we are taping VCR to VCR the pictures can be cloudy and just not that great. The DVD is fine and we have not had any problems with it.The REMOTE is TERRIBLE!!!!! Most of the time it doesn't &quot;catch&quot; and you have to press hard and move around and do whatever gyrations to get it to do what you want it to do. We bought ours from Sears and from my research on the internet all of the other units available at Sears (Sony SLV-D300P; JVC HR-XVC25U; Samsung DVD-V 3500; Toshiba SD-V 290; Sylvania SRD 3900; Sansui VRDVD 4001; Samsung DVD-V 2500) had &quot;issues&quot; too. So maybe it's just not a good idea to get these combo units.
Hi, I cannot to spellit to easyly in my poor English, I need to write so much, but I like this radio, but, it is not to good.
Have installed my Polk RM6750 speakers along with Onkyo SR606 and am pleased so far. I haven't really cranked them up yet, but the sub rattles the windows in my den, even at low volume. So far, no complaints, sound is very good. I have the rear surrounds mounted in the corners, ran the wire under crown moulding. Tried a basic speaker bracket from Target, but they stuck out too far, so went with a long screw right in the corner that is working just fine.
Esta es una camara muy completa, la calidad de foto es muy buena, las multiples funciones para capturar fotos es genial, el consumo de bateria no es alto y se recomienda una memoria externa. Recomendable para fotos de calidad
I bought mine in August and I have been one happy camper. This is our third HDTV, I own one Westinghouse LCD as well as a main plasma.This unit is a great performer on a variety of sources. Beats the Westy hands down for blacks, contrast, color accuracy etc. The westy has a slighly better manual and slightly better setup menus, but those are one time issues. Side by side on every source: digital hd, progressive and upconverted dvds, sd, gameing systems, etc. I had a scare with sd TV out of my cable box via some real cheap component cables which did not look great, but this went away as soon as I changed to hdmi. (in fact I got some good component cable at monoprice and with those the upped 720 material looks great).Solid all around performer at a good entry level price.
Work great, just wish they were a little tougher made. This is the second set I have had to purchase as the wires are subject to breaking easily. No non-Cobra brands seemed to work, though Radio Shack may have some that might. I discovered them after I purchased these. I use earbuds on my Cobra 2 way radios when hunting with friends.Cobra GA-EB M2 Earbud and Compact Microphone
The very best bang for the buck agp card. i looked at getting a stand alone 1950 agp and then getting a pci tv wonder but that would have cost about twice as much. The only thing that stopped me from giving it five stars is the troublesome software. Like others have complained of here ati software seems clunky and counter intuitive. The remote wonder, that came with this card, works ok only after I use task manager to close it then restart it and use the settings to manulay set a radio channel for it. I also seem to have some trouble with the tv program if my pc has come out of hybernation mode and the only way to get it to run then is to reboot. I have not contacted ati or tried very hard to resolve these issues so I can't complain too loudly.
I bought these to replace the earphones that came with my iPod. These are more comfortable and seem more durable. I use them mostly to listen to audiobooks and am very happy with the sound. The only complaint I have is the little cushions that come with them. They are delicate and difficult to put on (I ripped the first one I put on), and often end up in your ear, apart from the earphone. But despite these little annoyances I would buy them again.
Chose this kit when installing my JVC KW-NT3HDT. Parts fit and screw points lined up perfectly. The color and texture of the kit seamlessly matches the interior of my '06 jetta GLi.
I got this camera with the IBM 1GB microdrive, and I can pretty much forget about film camera. Seriously. (FYI, I own an EOS-1, and an ELPH)For those who are browsing this reviews probably knows a lot about this camera so I would skip the introduction. ...In short, this is a very great camera (high res., microdrive compatible and a very, very long battery life) but it does have some minor things that I would like to share with you, by reading this hopefully you will know what you're going to expect when you receive this great camera:1) The plastic rubber side door is very flimsy, so be careful not to break it!2) During the movie mode you cannot zoom in or out, maybe I do not know how to do it but I doubt it.3) The flash light does tend to have a bit over exposure, so adjust accordingly, you might have to experience it to find a correct exposure level for your taste.4) This camera does not come with a camera bag therefore the metal body has to take extra care otherwise you might find your new G1 end with quite a few unwanted scratches.5) Finally, the lens cap: why don't Canon design a built-in lens cover instead of a physical cap? Sometimes I forgot to remove the lens cap before I turn on the camera and it shows me error message,tell me to restart the start up procedure again. Quite troublesome I must say. Hopefully I will get use to it.Overall I am going to give it a solid 5 stars because this camera, although has the above weaknesses, it does have a lot of improvements compare with some top of the line consumer camera like Nikon Coolpix 990, Olympus 3030 etc. So for the money I spend this is a very well worth camera!
This was a replacement for a lost JVC charger. So far, so good. No complaints and you can charge the battery virtually anywhere.
I've had both the Palm III and the Visor Deluxe. The Visor is EVERYTHING the Palm III is, but with a promising expansion slot for a GPS, modem, radio, mp3 player, pager, ethernet, ..., ..., ...
this unit was purchased to add as a backup to my 2 other subs...its really not sensitive enough, and doesnt come on strong until its about 3/4 volumne, as im using with a factory head unit. has great sound once the volumne is up....
I was looking for accessories for my Canon DC10 and was somewhat surprised that there were no reviews for it. I received this camcorder as a gift for my Birthday (around the end of Jan). Our son who was born in May of '05 was just starting to take his first few steps at this time. I do not know much about cameras or camcorders so I had only asked for one that was easy to use! By some stroke of luck I was fooling around with the Canon one evening & was able to catch my son walk clear across the room! Okay it was really only about 8-10 steps but IT WAS GREAT!!!Pros: My point is that this camcorder is soooo easy to use you just have to put a disk in and record! Its small size makes it perfect to throw in your diaper bag so its always handy to capture the BEST moments of your everyday life! The cables included also make it a breeze to plug into your TV so you can share what you've recorded. Although the mini DVD's only record 30 min at a time I have not found this to be a problem since the disk are so simple to change. Also the 10x zoom has been perfect for my needs indoors and out.Cons: It does not come with a miniSD card so you have to purchase one for the camera feature. I have just ordered one so I have not used this feature yet. But it should have been included.Even if you don't get the Canon DC10 at least BUY a camcorder so you can share your life with your friends & family!!!
This thing is still a workhorse. I've had mine for years now, and it's still as good as the day I bought it. Buy it used or cheaply new and you'll have an excellent monitor for years. Recommended.
This is a terrific TV. The HD picture is gorgeous. We had one possible issue with our Verizon FIOS service, and Toshiba sent a tech to check things out within about 2 hours of our calling (there was nothing wrong with the TV...it was a tricky FIOS installation in our older home). The controls are fairly easy to navigate (they allow for programming several peripherals), and the manual answers most questions. We are considering another Toshiba HD for elsewhere in the house
Good camera. It does have a few limitations if you want fine control over aspects where you want to do art photographs. But then I didn't pay for a top end Nikon did I? That said you can do an amazing number if things with this little sweetie and I am overall very happy with it.
It works perfectly fine on our Mac and PC. Of course, it is easier to set up on the Mac. Had a few problems with the instructions as most computers are intuitive enough to set themselves up and the redundancy in the instructions can cause problems.
5 stars for the memory itself - 4 stars to the fact that I can't use it all. To explain: I have a blue, 2nd generation iMac, which can be maxed out at 256MB. When I saw the price on these 128ers, I jumped at the opportunity and bought 2 of em. Great, right? Sorta. I hadn't realized that you can only instead one memory module in the iMac. The 2nd one has to be installed by an Apple-licencee, unless you want to try it yourself and void the warranty. So I've got 128 in and 128 sitting on my desk, waiting for me to pony up the cash to pay for the install (which will probably cost more that the memory in total). Sheesh.So actually, I've nothing to complain about in relation to the memory itself. It's not making my programs fly or anything, but it's doing its job. Nice.
A call to Plantronics today (January 28, 2010) informed me that this product was discontinued about 3 years ago, and they currently have no replacement. At present, the only option for buying this item would be if someone happens to have old new stock, or a used one through an online auction, online want ad, etc.
Super fast to turn on and shoot imediately- I have never missed a shot!Durable- I cant tell you how many times I dropped it!!! This camera traveled with me around the world and never let me down!Easy- Easy to shoot, change the settings, upload1 down- the flash is a little weak and indoor shots need a flash- grainy without a flash, but never blury! The shutter speed is great!I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good price, easy, for a fast-paced point-and-shoot camera.Love it!
When my Canon Sureshot developed problems on a recent trip to Morocco, I purchased the Leica D-LUX 1 in the Amsterdam Airport Duty Free area. Despite the fact that the box contained four owners manuals, all in languages that weren't English, the camera was quickly familiar to me, extremely intuitive, and a fantastic thing to have stumbled upon. I purchased it for the brand name, and because I'd never seen a Leica digital camera, so I can't take credit for careful research before purchase, but boy does it take beautiful pictures. I love the wider angle lens, the crisp, rich images, the long-lasting battery, and its fantastic compactness. It easily slips in a shirt pocket if necessary, and although I used it constantly while working in rugged terrain in the Atlas Mountains ( film shoot) it functioned perfectly, and became the envy of the set as well. Let's face it, in addition to everything else, it's just downright beautiful.
After I replaced my old D-Link router with a gigabit router this also seemed like the way to go for a wireless card upgrade.I wanted to see some network speed improvement within my Local Area Network and this just worked swell with my new gigabit router. This Wireless card at full range has speeds of 300Mbps which is way faster than your traditional 54Mbps wireless g notebook adapter.It only ran $15 dollars which of course is a steal.
After a lot of research, I bought this lens for a hiking trip to Europe for my digital rebel. I didn't take any other lenses. I took a lot of landscape photos. I didn't need my tripod because of the IS. I did take a light monopod. The IS also meant I could use a small aperture for better quality and depth of field. The IS is not very good for action shots, so I turned it off and increased the ISO rating on my camera when I needed a faster shutter speed.The focusing was fast and accurate.I was very pleased with the lens. The images were sharp and clear. There is some barrel distortion at 17mm, but I corrected for it in Photoshop with PT Lens, which is an add-on filter. Very little chromic aberration.This is not an "L" lens, but that is not it's purpose. It's a great all-round lens for everyday shooting and travel. I highly recommend it for this use.
I have had an MP3 player in one form or another for almost 5 years - my first being a TINY card-reading type (which held all of 20 songs) purchased for train/plane rides; currently I have the Zen Micro and I am more than pleased.About a year ago I wanted to upgrade from a Flash-syle Mp3 player to a hard drive style. There were a few major factors at play:1. I did not want an Ipod. There are two types of people - Ipod people and anti-Ipod people. I don't like the elitism of Itunes or a lot of the other features.2. I wanted something that was simple and straightforward. Most of the time my MP3 just stays in the car and plays music for me while I drive and commute.3. I wanted something compatible with subscription music services. The idea behind buying a MP3 (for me) was to stop buying CDs that contain 3 songs I like and tire of in six months. Instead, I pay $15/month and have an endless supply of songs.The Zen fits all three categories. I was initally concerned by some of the negative reviews - Zens that simply died or froze up. I followed the instructions on the Creative website, updated all of the programing and had very few problems. I did have a bit of an issue transferring music at first but when I started using a different computer it never repeated. The sound quality is excellent with rich full tones no matter how I listen - headphones, car stereo, home stereo - I'm always pleased. I didn't like the ear buds that came with the Zen - but as I ordered from Creative I also got a pair of noise cancelling headphones free in the package (which are wonderful - my husband tries to sneak off with them) Programming is simple though it took a while to figure out how to get music OFF the Zen.I have never had any complaints. It charges quickly and easily by connecting to my computer or plugging into the wall. I'm not concerned with accessories so I'm very happy with what I have. I have recommended the Zen to a number of friends and planned on buying one for my husband as well. He picked up a Lyra on sale and while he's satisfied (unbeatable price) the quality is nowhere near as good.
Works well and has saved me a few times already. Can't beat the price for the size and features.
I have had these speakers for about 6 - 7 years and have had no issues with them. They still sound great to this day with rich full lows, mids and highs. Primarily I play music on them when working in my shop on a laptop or desktop job I have going on. They sound good at low volumes if my wife is sleeping, or if I want to really crank the tunes they get nice and loud with no distortion.Just a well built, solid product that will run forever, and never be obsolete because, well, speakers are speakers, and sound is sound. You cannot go wrong with this set.
These headphones are MUCH better than the ipod headphones and also way more comfortable. Before trying these, we tried some Phillips and several other brands, but these were the best sounding. We've purchased several pair because everyone in our family fights over them. There may be better headphones out there, but not at this price. Ours have lasted a long time--we've just now had one pair go out on one side and that's after several years of being toted around by kids, in the car, tangled up in a backpack etc--we are hard on equipment so I can recommend them. The bass sound is excellent and the small size goes a long way to keeping your ears from being sore!
I love my old model iPod!! Originally, I thought I wanted an MP4 player instead. I found the MP4 player to be very hard to use. (I should have listened to my daughter in the first place) So, not wanting to spend a lot more money, I went with this old model iPod 4GB. The condition, to be a used model, is excellent. It looks brand new!!! The convenience of the iPod compared to the MP4 model is amazing. I would definitely buy from this seller again in the future!!!!
IMPORTANT : DO NOT BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL RETAILER SUCH AS BESTBUY. THE PRODUCT AT FULL RETAIL PRICE + TAX MAKE IT NOT WORTH IT.Quick note: I had a pair of these from my local bestbuy before and I liked them. After about 2 months of usage, they broke which says something about its overall durability.Reasons why I like this product : Skullcandy has your back when it comes to stuff like this, they allow you to turn in your damaged product and convert it into credit in their website so you can shop around their website. Skullcandy's lifetime warranty is awesome, let's just leave it at that. These pair of headphones sound great for the price you get them for, $40~50 + the looks + the comfort.The sound overall isn't that impressive, but of course, you have to keep in mind, these aren't Sennheisers or Shures, they're Skullcandies which focus more on the design and look with some compensation for sound. The sound you get from these aren't bland, they're respectable with ok highs and mids. They're clear in bass response, but speaking of the bass, the subwoofer or as Skullcandy promotes, &#34;Bass Amplifier&#34; isn't really a Bass Amplifier you would expect. Sure, it does make it bassier but it just doesn't sound good if you have the Amplifier up 3/4th for some jazz or rock n roll nor does it sound good if you don't have it at all for Dubstep, rap,etc. These are obviously heavy on bass, but bass that is not clear but a bit muddy and overall sounds really bad if you go overboard with your Amp. The Bass is more of a vibration rather than harder thumps.Sound 1-10 with 1 being Apple Default Earbuds and 10 being Audio Technica ATHM50s, this ranked a 7.5. -They're somewhat worthy in terms of sound clearness, but the bass can ruin it or win it depending on your music.Durability-wise, these SUCK. I don't expect $70 retail priced headphones to have a detachable cable, but that just adds more weakpoints to the headphones. There's a tiny screw that holds the headphones together in the middle of the headband and if that chips off, you're screwed. The giant subwoofer really gets in the way, they throw in a clip for your pocket or whatever so it isn't as bad, but the subwoofer being there adds 2 MORE weakpoints where the cable can potentially snap. Each earcup has a cable in it so if one of the cables were to, let's say, chipped off, you're screwed as well. There's just so many weakpoints to this fragile headphone. Don't bend these too much too, and be cautious when folding. BUT ITS ALL GOOD CAUSE SKULLCANDY HAS YOUR BACK, RIGHT? Not really, the credit you get allows you to shop for stuff that is available in their stores which isn't a lot if my info is correct.Comfort, these are awesome. These a really good over ear headphones since the cups are designed oval-like for the shape of your ear and since they're so big, they surround the ear completely with no fuss. I can listen to long hours without any itchiness or pain. This is something Skullcandy really did a good job on.Leftover Notes - The Subwoofer needs batteries so have some, I recommend the rechargeable batteries, they're fantastic for what you pay for them.- They don't sound as good without the Subwoofer so have it on and put the bass at a moderate stand and it should sound better without compensation for muddy bass.- Don't buy these at retail price because it just isn't worth it. At stores like bestbuy, they sell only the bland looking ones-- ones without style like my Lurker Green one. The Look should also affect your decision to buy these as well since they do look pretty sweet to be frank.
This card arrived quickly and is exactly what is described in the listing. I'm keeping this in my camera bag as a spare for just in case.Good brand, good product, good price = satisfied customer!
Not too bad on my desktop LCD, but pretty inconvenient and clumsy on my laptop. It's been in the drawer for a long time now.
I've used macs and pcs for the past 10 years and owned both windows and macos machines. This powerbook is simply the best you can get for your money. For every one person who writes a bad review here, there are 1000 happy ones - just keep that in mind.Pluses:Aluminum case is extremely strong, scratch resistant and solid feelingKeyboard is firm with excellent depth of th keysDisplay hinge is sturdier than any other laptop I've seenPorts on sides are easily accessible and thoughtfully layed outSlot loading cdSpeakers are unusually good for a laptop - great separationDisplay is gorgeous, crisp and bright - and enormousWeighs only 5.6 pounds and is only an inch thickSILENT: have never heard a fan go on in this baby. T O T A L L Y silent!Minuses:Display seems slightly warped - hardly detectable, but still.Bottom of the casing gets very warmcan't think of anything else! Maybe price? It's always nice if things are cheaper, right?Quite frankly, the fit and finish of this computer is second to none - beats the old titanium powerbooks hands down.Macos X panther= fast, rock stable, beautiful, fun and intuitivethe combination of powerbook and macos x panther= unbeatable.
This is a great dvd player. I could not wait to try it out so while the battery was charging I stuck a dvd in. The dvd happened to be Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. I tried it without headphones and found the sound absolutely great When you use headphones it is just as great. The sound is rich, the picture sharp.You can have the picture in widescreen or regular. Everything is easy to use ( the remote) and works well. The battery was easy to install and directions are easy to read and understand. Cds are fantastic on this player with or without headphones. Very, very happy!
Nothing to write home about...Make sure you charge it with the 12 volt charger before useing it.And make sure you crank it before putting it away for the night, so it works well the next night.The fisrt one sent to me did not work and if it was not for the great work at Amazon, I would be upset.But they took care of things very well and I have a good little lite...I think the bug repelent noise works? at least I did not notice any with it on?, Keeps the bugs away from the light!
This cable is great! The customer service was wonderful too, due to an address change, they re-sent my order and generally saved the day!
The Olympus 740 is a GREAT camera. It is easy to use in the auto mode and also gives the opportunity to set the camera for specific shots if one chooses. The only drawback is it is very difficult to see the screen in bright sunlight. I am enjoying the 740 and have had wonderful results.
Being the top model of the EH series, the 350 are a light semi-circumaural open headphones, at a right price for the sound. As they lay on the ears, they may seem to press a bit at first, but they lay firmly on the head and ears don't heat up very much, pads are comfortable and it is lightweight.The sound is well spaced and gives good detail, with a wide range. Highs are clear and bass is present too. They offer a good sound for modern, jazz, and rock music. For classical they sound a little dry for mid frequencies and limited for the 'warm' reproduction of an orchestra, for example.They have a low impedance of 32 ohm and can be driven by portable players, radios, with good sound aswell as with PC-outs or evenamplifiers. I like their natural sound for jazz and pop rock and I use to reduce the highs and bass to fully appreciate a flat response because they are always present in these headphones! Recommended and right for the price.
The only drawback is the cords on the rear speakers aren't long enough. Even running across the bare floor, they barely reached the back wall in a 10'x10' room. Since they have RCA plugs, it was a simple matter of buying some longer cables and a pair of adapters to daisy-chain them with. Once the cables were run through the ceiling, I pivoted the stands around to use the built-in wall mount holes. All the plugs are color coded, so you can't hook it up wrong and the entire job took less than 15 minutes. Plugged into a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card, they produce high quality surround sound.There are many 5.1 speakers systems designed for use with a computer sound card. None of the lower priced speaker systems have a large enough sub to produce enough bass. Although there are many higher priced speaker systems as well, I feel these represent the best value. They are only marginally more expensive than the cheapest 5.1 speaker systems, but far less than the systems advertised for high-end sound quality. I wasn't looking to replicate my home theater system, and these speakers are more than enough for my office.
I wish I had read some of these reviews before I bought one of these. I experienced two of the problems experienced by other reviewers. Hookup was easy and I liked the Auto Setup feature. However, I bought 5 new DVD's to watch and they all skipped at various places throughout the movie. At first I thought the disks were dirty, but they all did this just like another reviewer wrote. The picture quality was great but I would rather watch a VHS tape than sit through all these pauses and skips. Its like the screen freezes for a second or two. The other problem I experienced was slowness of the remote. I would push a button to navigate through a menu and it would take a second for the unit to respond. The audio and video quality was great but these two problems are causing me to send my unit back. Very disappointing as I have 100% Sony equipment in my Audio and Home Entertainment Center. I have been waiting for the Sony combo DVD/VHS unit to come out, now I'm sorry I did. I will send this unit back and continue to use my old Sony VHS deck and buy another brand of DVD player. Sony lost a customer on this deal.
I too bought these for half price at Frys, but now, knowing their quality can *fully recommend them even at full price*. While my previous stereo system cost less than 300 for everything (and sounded like it) so I'm not an audiophile, I gotta tell you - I love these speakers. These did for audio what my HDTV did for video - added crispness, color and detail to the tableau.They have uniformly excellent response across the spectrum - highs, mids and lows - probably due to the 3 speakers: each handling the portion of the spectrum that it does well (that's what the "3-way" means). As other reviews point out, an external subwoofer will some boom to the very bottom end, but I'd advise you to first see if you truly need it. The deep cavity and solid walls allow the dual 6.5" woofers to develop quite a nice thump.I don't understand the relative merits of the MMD/aluminum/fiberglas cones (if you do then you probably don't need amazon reviewers' advice), but I do know that these cones beat the pants off the cheap "cardboard" cones in the speakers I had been using. Their sound was so muddied up from interference. The P362s sound very clear.I also like the high 93db sensitivity -that means that they produce more sound for the same electrical input - ie. I can use a less powerful receiver to drive them (though I don't listen to them that loudly anyway).The negatives are as follows. They are heavy ( but I'd feel quite comfortable spinning this to call them "solidly built"). They are top heavy (they are tall and narrow - potentially dangerous around toddlers). Though they flood a media room with sound, they are not powerful enough to fully enjoy when I'm downstairs. The wood construction is solid, but not especially attractive - the most obvious indicator that they didn't cost five hundred apiece, 'cause to me, they sound like they did.[...]
The cable was delivered quickly and it works great! It is sturdy and it meets all my expectation. I would definitely recommend this S-Video Cable to my friends.
These speakers are great ! The sound is fantastic ! No Problems and it brings gaming to a new level. Guild Wars,Halo, and Company of Heroes sound great ! From the music side The Greatful Dead,ColdPlay,and the Kaiser Chiefs have never sounded this good!
This is truly the best laser mouse ever. I've used it everyday for almost 3 years (got it in 2007 for $45) and it's still as responsive as the day I got it.First of all, it's small and compact - very portable. I've got tiny hands, so this is perfect. It's very high quality with rubber along the sides for easy gripping. Since it's a laser mouse, it's extremely responsive and accurate. In fact, this is probably fastest and most accurate mouse I've ever used. Once you go laser, you never go back!There were a couple times I had trouble keeping the AA battery in it since the battery hinge thingy wouldn't close all the way, but that problem seems to have disappeared.All in all, this is an awesome mouse with a loooooong lifespan. I feel compelled to buy another one in the event my current one breaks. This is seriously the most perfect mouse to ever be made.** EDIT **I ordered a new one. Not because mine broke, but because mine is so physically worn from everyday use. Can't wait for my new one to get here!
Bausch and Lomb magnifier works awesome!!! Allows me to see the tiny parts i work with up close and detailed... Very satisfied!!!!!
I was looking for something light and compact to carry. I was willing to sacrifice some stability for small size. While it is not as flexible as the pro tripods, it's light enough to be carried around. And even if I decide to upgrade to a pro tripod in the future, this will be my travel tripod. It is a solidly constructed for quality tripod, especially for the money you pay. The head is very, much easier to reposition the camera; just have to be careful you hold the camera when releasing the lever. I found that was a misleading in previous that total load is 2.2 lb it's rated for 4.4lb by manufacturer. It has no serious problem to hold my Pentax *istDS with 70-300mm lens or Nikon D70S with 18-70 mm. But it's definitely not a steadiest tripod on the market but it wasn't designed for this. I definitely at least check it out in your local store if you a looking for LIGHTWEIGH & COMACT tripod.
I have used this unit for about 30 days now and so far it does pretty much what the specifications or Sony say&
It has a very nice built quality.The different color plates are not much of an use!Primarily use it for voice chat and listen to music in my laptop.For the price u pay and the good quality, it is a good value for moneyHighly recomended !
If you're looking for a cheep yet effective bluetooth adapter this is probably the product for you. There are smaller adapters out there that will be better for use on a laptop because they wont get snagged but for a desktop there is no reason to spend the extra cost. I was able to use this adapter in a medium sized apartment without loosing connectivity anywhere. Although I never tested the limits I will say that I had no problems with the signal travailing 20 feet through 2 interior walls which should be better than needed for 99% of all applications. You will not find much better than this (and probably worse) with the smaller adapters. This adapter is not too tall for standard usb port spacing but may be too wide for standard usb port spacing if you have a flash drive along side it which is another reason this adapter is best suited for desktops.
This product is a piece of junk. Within a month the display started going and I had to reload the firmware. Just after one year, the player wouldn't work (kept starting in recovery mode). The online Creative knowledge base was of no help, and they would not help me further without charging me. Overly sensitive touch controls. Won't buy a Creative product again.
I purchased the Nextar C3 for our recent trip to Florida(3/20/08 - 3/27/08). My Father in law had a Nextar P3. When I saw the bargain price for the C3 I bought that instead. The Nextar worked great for our trip to Florida and is still working great. I Know it's not as fancy as Garmin or Magellan, but for $115 bucks I'm very satified. Just type in the address and off you go.
This product works great! It works so much better and faster than my old one which was the smaller model. It's a great gift idea for any women who cooks.
I agree with most of what everyone has said. The Nano is great for the gym and the casual music listener. But my god, look at the thing wrong and it scratches. I'm very careful with my things but when the cord from the provided headphones can scratch the screen that's pretty sad. Mine already has several scratches and I've only used it twice. I eventually put the sticker from the original box back on the screen. This thing definitely requires protection.
I love the Canon Rebel XT. I use it for work, where I manage communications for a high school. Despite that I have no real camera or photography training, I find the XT comfortable and easy to use. Although the school supplied me with this camera, when I next need to buy one for personal use, there is a good chance this will be my choice.I'm the chief paparazzo, taking candid pictures of students, teachers and events. We have pro photographers for major things, and they use higher level equipment, but for quick, on-the-spot shots, I grab the XT and am out the door.Images are clear every time, thanks to the camera accurately predicting what I am interested in. There is an auto/general pictures options, as well as context-specific options (distance, action, close-ups and others). The flash is perfectly timed and is at the correct level for whatever amount of light I need.The download software is quick, and interfaces with Windows with no conflicts.All images download as jpegs, so there are no conversion issues. I open them in Adobe Photoshop, and take it from there.It is small enough to carry discretely, but big enough to get the job done.I fully recommend the Canon Rebel XT.Anthony Trendlhttp://AnthonyTrendl.blogspot.com
I think I almost always begin these reviews complaining about the price, that is just me. The product is outstanding, the price reasonable, and the service outstanding. I am still amazed by the great Amazon process.
I have an older analog TV in my garage that I use solely for my Roku device, so I can see what music channels I have to choose from. This cable works perfectly for that. The TV is old, not HD, LDC or LED, so I use it to only see my Roku menu. For that it works great. This cable, because I ran my speaker wires and all other wires in my ceiling above my garage to keep hidden, is just what I needed to finish off my garage sounds.
This is a sufficient size car GPS unit.Brigntess OKSatallite Acquire time OKVolume for voice prompt OKAttractions/POI OKI have loaded latest ver on 1GB SD card with most of my east coast area.Problem: I have noticed that even after acquiring satellite, unit does not start giving directions immediately till you move for some time. At times it will give message only after you have made a turn (most often wrong!).
This does exactly what it said it would do, it powers my Q1UP when in the car. It works just fine.
I bought this for a Canon Rebel XTi, solely for the purpose of setting up a makeshift photo booth (with props) for guests to use at my wedding. Out of the box, it just...worked. I didn't have to do anything except turn the camera on and enable the remote access. Quite a few people used this remote during the course of a few hours without any trouble.The remote has a nice plastic piece that shields the button when it's not in use. It's very easy to snap it off, flip it around, and reattach it as an extender. The remote's so small that it's good to have a way to make it just a bit bigger. As mentioned already, it has three settings - off, immediate release, and 2-second delay.
I bought a pair of studio speakers. The last amp was too weak. This unit has good power for my little speakers that only have a 100 watts per channel. Remote is easy to use.
I really like this case. It protects my Sansa Express perfectly. I'm giving it only four stars just because you can't remove the case from the cap. Some say it's possible, but I've had it for 6+ months and still haven't been able to remove it.It's worth the price, though.
Works great if you don't have the protective cover on it. It has a very tight fit and won't allow for any type of exterior cover to be in the clip with it.
This is the mouse to get. I've had this mouse with me for more than 2 years and its still working perfectly. I use this mouse intensively, from hardcore gaming to internet surfing, graphics designing, and simply moving around windows. If find it very comfortable for my hand due to the genius design by Logitech. THe control is even better. With the mouseware driver which can be downloaded from the web, you can configure all the buttons of the mouse as well as set the sensitivity. The flexibility, control and precision is simply wonderful. I would reccomend this mouse over any other mouse in the market. Wired is always better NO MATTER WHAT than wireless mouse in terms of control so if you want accuracy get this rather than cordless mice such as the 700, 900 or 1000. It is definately worth your money!The only bad thing: If you use your left hand for the mouse then this wont be suitable for you, as it is built only for right handers.
The 20 inch LCD monitor is great. The viewing area is large enough that two documents can be open at the same time making work much faster. The sharpness of monitor is great. The built in speakers are good for my ears.
When hiking in the mountains this pack is comfortable, light and totallyaccesible -just unhook right side clip and slide pack to the right- the camera is just two zips away. And you won't scare the wildlife away- waving your arms trying to get a traditional pack off your shoulders !!!!It also has an all weather sheath when the weather turns (about every 5 minutes or so).I can even wear a waist pack along with it(don't forget plenty of water). Excellent designed product with decent space for 1 camera with an extra lens or two plus a few accessories.
...and you can print on the surface. I've not had a single disk in several hundred that's been defective. What else were you looking for? - Tim
I purchased this product thinking I could transfer all of my old video movies of my kids HA!! There are no directions in the box, the tutorial has no sound so it's just things moving around, I called tech support and you can't get through without a code that is suppose to be on the product but it's not. I attempted to contact them through email but you must register but it won't take all of your information so you can't even tell them how bad the product is or how poor their customer support is! Darn goot thing Best Buy will take it back!! Very frustrating!
Just bought this camcorder a few days ago and so far, I've been very impressed. The low-light capabilities appear very adequate. The ease of transfer to the PC via the DV-Firewire link is excellent. Haven't had a chance to check out many features yet, but easy of use for picking up the camera and shooting a video is great. So far, I think I've made a good choice.
I bought this camera (used) for only $15 shipped. (It's a F70)So I'm not complaining. (well, a little bit)It's a fine functioning product and a Nikon.One gripe though...after developing all my shots have a purple colored cast to them. Regardless of the lens, it's 'purple' dirt, purple giraffe, just plain purple. My Nikon N2020 & N8008 have no such problem using the exact same lenses.Needless to say, even though I like the way the F70 functions I'm back to using the other two older cameras.Maybe the digital cameras now have a good enough anti-shake (not blurry) that I should be looking into an upgrade. Problem is Nikon digital anti-shake mechanisms are inside the lenses so while my older film camera lenses can be used, I'm back to square one on digital shake.My Minolta lenses have no such problem with the Sony Alpha's. Their anti-shake is inside the camera so all old lenses get the benefit.Anyway, N70 or F70 it's 'Whoopee'...the color purple.
This Yamaha Speakers 80 watts are really something, the mid ranges and the highs are awesome, very pleasing to listen to, it's incredibly clear, and the Sub produces a NICE, DEEP and warm sound, if you like strong bass, make it so, if you likes weak base, just turn the volume knob on the sub. The main thing about the sub is that it doesn't produce a loud, sudden and short bass, which makes your ears very uncomfortable to listen to, instead, it produces a long and smooth bass, won't hurt your ear at all. but of course, listening too loud is a whole different story.Some other things are that what's nice about this is that when everyone else in your dorm/house are sleeping already, and you still want to listen to music, you can turn it as low as you want, and you will still get that deep and warm bass. you will be able to hear it, unlike some other speakers, you can't hear anything. One more thing which makes this speaker set great is that you can be listening to music to a moderate volume and won't bother your next door roommate at all. unless you really jam it up all the way, but otherwise, it's got a moderate volume.Overall, if you are looking to a new speaker set, THESE are THE ONE to buy, Yamaha YSTMS50 , Yamaha is still the top brand in music industry. DEFINITLY WORTH THE MONEY!
It is difficult to go wrong with Coolermaster products. If you are building your own PC, the PAC-T01-EK is a case of value choice. There is a silver one too. I have built over 87 PCs with various cases from tradeshows to specialty cases. This is a rock solid case that will easily accommodate your PC customization needs with excellent cooling, upgrade, and rebuild access.
I have already installed the phones and so far, I havent encountered any problem yet. Over all, it works well..Bought 6 pieces to be used at our office. Minor problem is just it needs a battery to run it in case of power interruption.
while, im sure its far from the most memory that you can walk around with in your pocket,for my present needs, it is more than addiquate (sp). 4gig is a lot of pictures. in fact a fair amount of music too.fortunately for me the price was right too .free!!! i got mine with "pepsi" points. even better, i didnt have to buy the soda either. between friends and myself pulling caps of bottles, i collected many points.all of the Kingston memory stick are still working and pretty durable.
This is great, it's powered, comes with a power adapter and works flawlessly with XP. I would buy this again. I's small and doesn't take up much space at all and most importantly it WORKS.
Mine just went dead on me after only 13 months. Apparently, Panasonic's DVD players are currently involved in a class action lawsuit. http://www.dvdsettlement.comBasically, my until starts to flicker and just gives the error code HO2 when I try to play a DVD. After searching several newsgroups, I discovered that this is a widespread problem. $240+ down the drain. STAY AWAY from Panasonic DVD players
I got this amp to make sure enough HD off air signal from the antenna on the roof gets to all the TV's in the house. I have the output of this amp connected to a 6 way splitter that I picked up from Home Depot and it works perfect even to the tV that's furthest away from the amp - about 100ft.
It is not bad, but needs some improvements. Good things about it are 3D display and price. Using 3D you can see the road ahead in advance. It is very useful when you drive in the dark.It is slow to get signal whenever it starts. Also It is not as accurate as other GPS. When I enter some address numbers it cannot recognize them and set the destination to the city.Another wish item is the cable used to charge and to communicate with a computer. It is bulky and not easy to use. Usually PDAs have their own cradle, but this does not. That means the socket for the cable in this device can be damaged if you are not careful. I had that kind of experience with my previous cellphone and I needed to buy new one.
I like the little lamp, but it is &amp;quot;little&amp;quot;...too short to put on our living room tables --- you'd be looking straight into the bulb...so had to adjust things and use it as a bedside table, where it works just fine...good value, definitely, for the price...
I went to a retailer (where I bought this for much more) to compare in person this backpack with the Pegasus. I'm glad I did. The main thing you need to do is to think about what you actually want to put in it. I have my PDA, which fits in the side pocket, my thermos, which fits in the other side ("water bottle") pocket, cell phone, which goes in the frontmost, small pocket, plus my HP dv9000 series 17" laptop, which goes in the padded compartment with inches to spare [the pocket is almost too big], dvd/cdrs, which go in the holder for those [great idea], some file folders, which go in the file compartment, and some huge books and the ac adaptor, which all fit in the other compartments. There are still pockets left over. It's as comfortable as the Pegasus in the straps, but thankfully lacks the odd hooks and stitches on the straps of the Pegasus which do nothing, as well as a strap that connects the back straps, which also looks ridiculous. Except for the rather odd skate board strappy compartment, this really suits. The Pegasus, by contrast, seemed to have pockets that didn't suit what I need to carry around. That is the crucial question.
We were tired of swapping remotes every time we changed input devises. Order came in on schedule. Simple & fast setup. It took afew tries to get everything set up like I wanted it to be,( my fault) but now all of my system is controlled with just one touch. Very nice!
Beautiful, product from Sony, easy to use,great picture quality and features.
All good, nothing bad.. Has little spots (restaurants, etc) that you would never expect it to have.
I had given this product 5 stars based on a very impressive initial experience. But now the router is back in the box, on its way to Amazon (for an exchange). What happened was that the 713P's became 'confused' by my attempts to configure a static mac address-based ip from a wireless client. Actually, its a bit more than confused - it won't respond to a ping, and it will not reset, no matter how many ways I try. Both tech support technicians claimed this was weird behavior...why am I trying again? Probably because of the spell it cast on me after it worked so magically well at first, especially for the money (at my time of purchase), and also because Amazon's customer service is so good, I'm willing to try to beat the next one to death for &lt; 30 days before giving up on it and buying a different brand, which I recommend anyone reading this consider, no matter how appealing the 713P's price/feature ratio. And also be wary of SMC, as well as several others using the same chipset. It's a shame but there doesn't seem to be a clear winner out there in the consumer wi/fi market.
when i got this last month i hear perfect i have no problemsno nothing.others told me they can hear me perfectly..even if the tv is on they cant hear the tv..i use it 4 skype and it is wonderfuli would recommend this to everyone im using it for my laptopHp Pavilion DV6
It looks pretty good for [the price] but there is more than what meets the eye. Let's start with the good qualities: 40 second anti-shock, bass-boost system, nice design, durable, one year warrany. Now the downsides: The anti-shock needs to build up for 40 seconds at the beginning of every track or each time you return from pause, so therefore if, say, you're jogging with your CD player, you need to wait 40 seconds so the anti-shock can build up, otherwise the bouncing will wear it off while it builds up. The bass-boost makes barely any difference. All it does is increase the volume VERY slightly. After a while, you sometimes need to press the buttons a few times before they actualy respond. The &quot;open&quot; button is very easy to accidently pressand the hold button doesn't stop it. If you drop it while listening to a CD, that part will always screw-up unless you have anti-shock active (The CD will still play fine in any other device, CD player or boombox). And the most annoying part yet (at least it happened to me this way): Last week I put in a CD and tried playing it and I noticed my right headphone wasn't working. I tried using a different set of headphones and the car kit too but it was still screwed. Though I found out that if I put the headphone jack half-way in, I can hear with both ears but only the left ear's part. So say I listen to Bohemian Rhapsody, which has a lot of stereo effects, I hear the left ear part in both ears and the right ear part is missing. REALLY ANNOYING!!! Oh yeah, and all this happened just after my warranty expired. AAAHHH!!! So since durability and nice design don't really count if the thing sucks, the bottom line is buy this if you think [theprice] is worth it for a slightly under average CD player that's good for a year.
I tried very hard to like this keyboard, but I just couldn't. Though it has a lot of very cool special function buttons, it fails to do the basic thing a keyboard should do: be comfortable to type on. And the packaging is mildly misleading about the nature of the USB ports.I didn't find anything particularly "ergonomic" about the keyboard. The curve of the board is just a little too steep for my hands. It's awkward getting to the extreme upper corners, such as the all-important "backspace" key. I found the distorted size of the bottom row of keys hard to get used to as well. And the hand rest can't be detached. Most disappointingly, the key action is awkward and loud. I'm not sure I've ever encountered any keyboard which felt worse under my fingertips. Even the non-ergonomic version of this keyboard has keys that feel better.Likewise, the much-touted USB ports are a mixed bag. Though prominent among the advertised features, the USB ports aren't sufficiently explained on the packaging. You don't actually increase the total number of USB ports on your system by two. You MUST plug the keyboard into an existing USB port, so you get a net gain of only ONE port. And they're unpowered ports which means you can't plug bigger USB devices--like hubs, printers, and scanners--into them and expect great results. This is not a way to add USB functionality to your system; it only rearranges where the ports are. This redistribution does have its utility, however. Game controllers, microphones, and digital audio player downloads can be moved forward to the keyboard. If you find yourself crawling under your desk all the time to switch out your smaller USB devices, this keyboard will add some needed convenience to your life.In sum, I strongly advise anyone who's thinking of buying this keyboard to test it first. Find a demonstration model in a computer store and try typing on it. If you like it, fine: come back here and buy it. As long as you understand the limitations of the USB ports and can deal with the key action, the keyboard is actually a good value for money. But while you're testing keyboards, make sure you try a whole range of them. Get one that's really comfortable for your hands-not just one that seems to be cool.
GAMINGFirst off let me tell you that this has been a great monitor to have for it's price (504$ at the time of the sale). Even though it had 25ms, I ran games like UT 2004, ET, and Doom 3 and saw that there wasn't any ghosting at the native resolution 1280x1024. If you run it at any other resolution in games such as Diablo 2 (800x600 max) you'll see artifacts and pixelation. This is thru the DVI connection on an ATI 9500 pro.BRIGHTNESSAnother good point of the monitor is it's extremely bright that I had to turn down the brightness on the monitor to 0. Along with adjustments to the video card brightness in the Display options. To help alleviate the headaches caused by the bright screen, additional back lighting in the room is needed (because it will sting your eyes if the only light source is coming from this monitor).DVD PLAYBACKDVD movies, DIVX, and others ran fine, popped in the Matrix and Reloaded and saw it handle the fast action sequences just fine and crisp as well.LOOKS/AESTHETICSThe looks of this monitor is extremely sleek with it's thin bezel and black charcoal color. When I first took it out of the box, I marveled at the size of the panel (previous monitor was a 19&#34; crt).GHOSTING ON WEB PAGESBut as the previous reviewer mentioned, there is ghosting while scrolling, especially with dark background web pages with white text(or a light color). It's extremely evident. And it's a problem associated with LCD's. Because of this I get headaches while browsing through web forums or pages because the ghosting is really evident and my eyes have been trained to detect it now.THE UNFLEXIBLE STANDPlus the stand that comes with this monitor does not let you turn the monitor left&#60;-&#62;right (you have to adjust the stand for that). It was also a pain to install the DVI connection since the monitor comes attached to the stand, you have to tilt the panel backward so that you can reach in there blindly to attach the DVI/power connectors.I'm sorry to say that I am going to have to return this monitor for a dell 2001fp and see if the higher response rate will help (even though I was told the problem occurs with 16ms response rates as well).Hope this helps you.
I bought these due to good reviews. I wanted clarity and heavier bass than regular. When I received these i quickly ripped everything open and put them on. i played some music from classical to rap. the rap was HORRIBLE. so horrible it was like ultra horrible. my 30 dollar portapros had better bass than them. i thought i just threw money down the drain. however, reading reviews of other dissappointed customers, they said to wait for a while. i had hope and what do you know? sounds great now. dont know i just got used to it or either it really &quot;burns in.&quot; its very clear and i hear things i never heard before in music. however i think a better alternative would be the Grado SR80 for the money (they are open headphones though).the reason why i gave it 4 stars and not 5 was because i would get something else for 70 bucks i paid (from amazon). i really would have gotten sr80s. for Sealed headphones i would probably get something cheap like the hd497s.
This is not the cheapest headset, but it's definitely worth its money.Considering I was replacing cheap headphones one after the other before getting this one, essentially wasting my money on some worthless junk that was not comfortable and which would break after 2 months, then this turns out to be the cheapest solution in the long run.
O.K. Here it goes.... The player is overall very good. It plays dvd movies, audio cd's, HDCD encoded audio cd's, and VCD's. The owner's manual says it will not play CD-R's but after trying various brands, I found that it will play Memorex brand CD-R's with no problem. The picture through the S-Video connection is great. The sound through the optical connection is the best I've heard. Believe me you will hear a difference when conpaired to analogue. I have watched many movies and it has not skipped once. I did not even notice a layer change. Really! This is a very good player.
My 6 yr old loves to play with MY expensive digital camera, taking pics of his toys and whatnot..so he saw the Vtech kidizoom camera on TV and wanted it so bad! I bought it and put batteries in and checked it out before giving it to him on C!hristmas morning. you wont believe the quality and the numerous things this camera does! the picture quality is good for a childs camera. It also has all of these clip art designs you can put on your picture youve taken to make a funny pic. such as a mustache, devil horns, pig noses, etc. It also records video forever...it never ran out of time recording until I stopped it...and it was several minutes. it comes with a usb cord, and your child can see his pics on the TV or the computer. It also has a cord to hook the camera to the TV like you do a DVD. This is one toy he has yet to put down...he takes pics of EVERYTHING...and hes 6 yrs old..I highly recommend it. it is much higher quality than another we looked at that was $89! it has been dropped too lol and so far so good!
These are great speakers and worth every penny sent on them. I put them in my 95 Toyota Camry Le and these guys shake my car pretty well.
I have not had the Navman 550 love enough to use it often. I tried it on a trip of 100 miles to our daughter's home. I used my usual route which is the shortest that I have found and the Navman wanted me to go another way. As I got closer to my destination the Navman picked up on my route and gave good directions. There are a couple of things that I have been disappointed with. One is the on/off switch. It is on the back and one must use the stylus to operate it. It is impossible to get to the back to operate the switch when the Navman is mounted in the car. One must remove the Navman from the mount in order to operate the on/off switch. The other disappointment is that the instructions that came with it indicated that software downloads could be obtained at their U.R.L. When I tried to get downloads they were not available at their site. I am looking forward to using this GPS unit on an upcoming trip through six states.
Print quality deteriorated for color pages often and for black occasionally. Always had to do a Head Cleaning before printing in color. Quality of color for photo prints, even using Epson Photo Paper, was unacceptable. Twice the black ink cartridge dumped ink onto the bottom of the printer - what a mess to clean up! Since I purchased the cartridges through the Epson online store, they made it good. The second time I dumped the printer into the garbage and bought an HP!
I have an unreliable connection with this cable. It drops my connection from time to time. So, it's just sitting in a box, unused. Eventually, I will probably cut the cable ends off and put new connectors on. No, I would not intentionally buy this again.
This detector has picked up radar/laser devices at least a mile before I can see them.Every time! The detection from behind is pretty cool too. I would have given this 5 stars but, one of the little suction cups won't stay in place for more than 5 minutes. Annoying to keep re-sticking back to the windshield to keep the detector in the proper spot. I used a small amount of (don't laugh, it was on hand), false eyelash glue. The suction cups haven't turned loose for over a week! I recommend this detector and think it holds up next to any other one higher priced.
Here are my thoughts on the S50 Sirius with the car pack (and some on the whole set with the home docking station):-You can NOT use the 1GB for MP3s, I tried it, and Sirius Studio gave me an error message, explaining that my "personal usage" limit is indeed 512MB!!!! I suppose the rest is reserved for Sirius? (Probably so they can guarantee the pause and love-button functions) No matter what I actually want on MY device??? Oh yea, and a tiny bit (insignificant, but worth mentionining) is used for the flash OS.-It may be me, but I didn't find another way but to use Sirius My Studio to transfer songs onto the device, which is INCREDIBLY SLOW, instead of just copy/past files like a flash memory stick or so. You can do that, but for some reason, no matter into which folder I dropped the files, the device doesn't find the files.-The My Sirius Studio software uses at least 40 MB of your working memory, which for some computers is a WHOLE lot and might slow your computer down. You can download the software for free on Sirius' website.-YOU WILL NEED A DOCKING STATION TO ACCESS RADIO! THERE IS NO PORTABLE SIRIUS RADIO S50! If you don't hook it up to a docking station, you will only have mp3s or what you may or may not have recorded off Sirius before. It comes with the car docking station, in my op a way to make money, since I will be at home when I first unpack it, and I may not even want or need a car station...or have a car for that matter. So for home use and to use it like you may think you could, you will have to find (they're sold out often times) and buy (100 Smackeroos) a home docking station on top of the S50!-Nice portability, buttons take time to get used to.-Good locking slide switch.-Battery should last you a day good, charges 1-4 hours (depending on what you hook it up to).-Pretty lightweight.-Solid belt clip, though they should have left a hole to plug the transfer/charge cable in...but this way no dirt gets in, also a good thing I guess.-For some reason, after pausing it shuts down and you have to start the whole thing over, but that may be me, I just started using it.-You cannot record Sirius off the internet. Not all Sirius stations are on the web!-I like the sound quality, though no options except volume.-No optical or digital line-out, you'll have to use the pc-link on the home docking station for that.-Comes with all the car parts...but they are car parts. Haven't used it in the car yet, as I don't have a car right now. (See above)-Other people report problems regarding: if you record a show, it will not separate tracks, so it's all or nothing; single tracks may be cut/interferred with; some odd time limit on what you can download; so far no way to transfer Sirius songs onto the computer, which would probably put iTunes out of business with Sirius customers;-Nice packing, looks, service there, but not always competent with regard to the details.-Home docking station is tiny and nicely looking, great sound, but that's the least you can ask for your money.-Car adapter tiny (a little box, about an 1.5 in cube), but the usual cable/antenna nonsense to dangle around your car...but good thing you program your car radio to the Sirius and don't need to plug in and install any nonsense.-Once you invested all that money (USD240 or so for the device, 100 for the home station, one-year subscription), here's what you get: Crystal clear (beware of steel concrete, that will block most waves) radio with a vast array of stations, styles, and categories; great celebrity djs, howard (if you care) with his team, two stations to himself; the love button lets you record that song you love but don't know the name of with a button across the room thanks to the remote; and they do play some rarer and more unusual stuff than your average station (at least for the music styles I know), though your recording may have a dj babbeling sometimes, they don't do that often, but hey, it's radio; service radio like traffic, sports; news and weather (who needs TV anymore?); many ways to combine stereo, pc, and s50, with enough in/out combinations to satisfy most appetites; sleek design, good functionality; even if you are out of radio reach (play with the antenna, shouldn't be a problem to pick up a signal) you switch over and listen to your 100+ songs on the s50; good sound quality (well, what did you high-end fanatics out there expect?); good portability and quick setup (set up the home station in a friend's room for a week, took me 10 mins); multi-language stations, check listings, but Korean, Spanish, and others I know for sure; a good browse function (browse stations or genres or favorites while listening to radio or mp3s); for the blind users: audio supported menu (also nice if you don't want to take your hands out of your pockets).-The bottom line:I got it as a gift and love it, it is a ton of fun and will me help get rid of TV, but after we figured all the pitfalls, neither my girlfriend nor I would have bought it again. After all, it works differently from what they make it sound like. I know I will enjoy it greatly, and at least Sirius is good enough to let you pause subscriptions and things like that when you're traveling or so. Only buy it if you really have the money, though, but if you are looking for a new toy, I could see this complementing many people's life-styles easily.Update 2008:Well, years later, it is still going. Reception indoors is so-so, but I am too lazy to climb on the roof for ideal antenna placement. I am, as many users (see Sirius Backstage S50 forum), paranoid about firmware updates, and am way behind, but oh well, never change a running system. I still enjoy recording random stations over night and listening to them, battery drains more quickly because the Sirius recordings are way more complicated to decode and play back for the machine than mp3s. That's also why the radio can record ten or twenty HOURS of radio music!!! Would be better without the DJs or Sirius announcements, but oh well.All in all I don't regret learning how to use it and I keep using it. A boombox would probably have been better, but this is WAY more portable, and after using it as an MP3 for two years constantly, I can't say all too many bad things about it's performance here either.
Has excellent audio performance, but has a problem reading one of my dvd audio disks. No usable fluorescent front- panel display to think of. The remote lacks separate ff and chapter forward buttons, making the interface very frustrating at times. Why couldn't they include this minimal expense item?This unit has an inexcusably noisy transport, and takes forever to start playing a disk.It cost me over 30 dollars in shipping to get the unit serviced after it froze up. It still would not play the problem dvd audio disk I have.
I'm a professional web site designer and as such I do a lot of scanning. Most of the scans I do are reduced in size and optimized for the web. While I don't need real high resolution scans, the image quality must be such that they can be reduced and yet remain sharp. This has proven to be a great scanner for this type of work. If you really need high end scans, you wouldn't be looking in this price range anyway. I am a Photoshop professional, but it takes time to correct each picture. The scanner's software cleans and restores color well enough to save me a considerable amount of time.This isn't the scanner I'd pick if I did a lot of slide or negative work, but for general purpose scanning, it works fine. The software has a standard mode and an advanced mode. If you invest a little time learning how to enhance the scans, you will be amazed at the results you can get.
love these 2 way radios, we take them to Cancun with us so we can find each other at the hotel lol
I bought this wireless router specifically for my two Roku players I bought this past Christmas. So far it works great. Setup was easy, the unit is attractive and the price was right. Our house is approximately 1,400sf with the Roku players on the first and second floors with no connectivity problems. We have also had no problems from any of our guests using this router with their wireless devices. Overall I'm quite pleased with this router.
Provides great traction for use in scruffy surroundings. Does just what it is supposed to do.
I bought these as Christmas gifts for my team that I manage and they love them. Now I'm getting another one for my Mom's Birthday.
I got this filter from Amazon arrived dirty and scratched. I'm assuming Amazon got it right and if is a manufacturing/packaging issue.
Excellent product used in my business, prior experience with it. Photo of item is accurate, two Travel Size 45ml bottles and cleaning cloth included per kit. However Product Description, From the Manufacturer implies you will receive 1 Family Size iClean 200ml and 1 Travel Size iClean 45ml. So, still a good value for the name brand product but description needs updating. Probably wouldn't order this item again unless price goes down.
I was too lazy to see manual options for this camera... I love how it takes pictures in automode too... But when you're taking a picture - the screen shows not a good quality , but the pisture itself turns out awesome! Image stabilizer works perfect!
I am in the process of tryingto return this item. The video does not work, though the audio does. The only way to use a coax cable is to run it through a vcr, though the customer service rep says &quot;this only sometimes works&quot;. If you buy this, I hope you have better luck with it than I did.
These are a better deal than the hd2200 .... You get a better closed shell (they cut down external noise very well) and decent sound for sennheiser standards (my hd560 were better, but an open design, not as nice to use @ work in the plane etc...). The sound is plain and not too colorful but solid and overall they are very comfortable.
I got mine at J&R; via Amazon for a very cheap price. However, I ordered the 5200 shown above but was sent a 5201B. It has essentially the same specs - the 5201B has no stand or on-off switch, and there is a "bump" on the top center of the unit instead of being flat as on the 5200 - so I have no real complaint about the product, though the fact it is not what was ordered was surprising. My email to J&R; got a standard reply directing me to call them (toll-free) regarding my order...I'll pass.The unit came complete with USB cable, power supply & cord, a blank TDK CD, and a Nero Express bundle which is the "lite" version the software, and quick start guide.I think it was fifty bucks well spent regardless of the variation in the product description. Pay your money, take your chances.
I bought two of these headphones for my kids, and they have to constantly get them back from me since I am using them more than they are. The sound quality is really good, and they are lighter than I expected. The foam ear pads are extremely soft and I can wear these a long time without getting sore. I have spent much more on headphones for myself, and I don't hear an appreciable difference in sound quality.
This will get your old Dell back to being a mobile device again. It works, and has for 6 months now.
I just received my Handspring Visor Deluxe, and the only thing I said was &quot;WOW&quot;. This is possibly the best PDA made to date. The price for this piece of wizardry is very low(comparitavely). This might be the first PDA that brings this technology to everyone, not just business execs.
This is a great little MP3 player, nice and small and the buttons aren't overly sensitive like my last MP3 player. I also love the built in FM radio feature.
The last reviewer was correct - this bag DOES NOT fit a 15.4" screen. It is a great bag and I love it, but I bought it for a Dell Inspiron 1525 and the velcro pocket that the laptop fits in is too small. This bag would fit a laptop up to a 14.1" screen only. The inside pocket measures 13" across and approximately 11" up and down. The bag itself is very nicely constructed and has a lot of features - for the right laptop!
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Should get a negative 5 stars!! What a waste of a $140!!! After just 14 months this thing crapped out on me. I used this drive quite frugally, maybe burnt 30 CD's or less. It started dying by just burning half of the data and then one day it stopped recognizing that there was a disk in the drive at all. My faith in the Yamaha brand has just plummeted. If you want a really amazing drive for less money get a Lite-On!! It is the same brand that most major computer manufacturers use, all the quality without the big name brand on the front. Only $60 and it runs like a champ and ten times faster then the Yamaha ever ran. I have switched all my drives to Lite-On, they are top quality drives for dirt cheap cost. Both my DVD and CD drive perform perfectly!!
this product is excellent and worth the money!you can easily tell the difference over a regular hdmi cable.I would recommend this!
All is well except for the screws; rusty. I think the speakers have good sound quality and they fit (even though I popped the plastic on each casing with one of four screws). I will eventually have to purchase some water proof screws. Installation was simple. Speakers were soaked once and went out for the day; came back after they had dried. Speakers are otherwise a 4* out of 5*. Thank you!
I came back to order another pair, but was disappointed to learn the item was discontinued. You can't beat these speakers for 100 clams.
After dealing with an aftermarket battery from another Amazon vendor. I decided to spend a little more on the OEM Toshiba. The computer recognized the battery and started charging immediately! The battery was precharged 77% on delivery. The five year old battery I replaced gave me a 11/2 Hr. service. The Toshiba 9 cell upgrade extended it another estimated 2 hrs. Well worth the extra money to go with genuine Toshiba parts.
Using one of these boosters on each end of a bridged router system to send a signal from inside a basement to over 600 feet away. Works great and easy to set up, just make sure our router has an antenna that this will connect to.
This is not an HP printer as you remember them. This is poorly built and will fail as soon as it's out of warrantee. As a matter of fact, mine warrantee was only 6 months.BUYER BEWARE !!!
I got this for my laptop, which has awful sound. The sound from this USB adapter is fine, and a big improvement over the internal sound adapter.But... the volume is way to high. I listen with headphones, so it is very uncomfortable when the volume gets wrong. I have the volume set at 3 (out of 100!) and go up to 5 in a noisy office. And that is with the application levels set very low too. Every so often some rude application makes a warning beep at high volume and just about scares me out of my skin.Get this adapter if you will use it with speakers with a volume control. Don't get this adapter to use with headphones unless they have a volume control.Get this adapter if you are deaf, or want to be deaf.
I got some great wildlife shots in New Zealand with this lense. A penguin just emerging from the wild surf and flapping one wing, like an arm waving, from 50 yards away that looks like 10 feet away. A Kea stealing a muffin from a school kid's lunch box. Lots of fun.
It's just another pretty backpack. It looks nice and it serves the purpose of a normal backpack plus the extra pocket for the laptop. I bought this a while ago and never gave it a review and now that I am looking back I wonder why I would in my right mind spend so much money on just a backpack LOL
i bought it for 759 when it first arrived the states, and it's selling at 66X at harmony compXXXXXXX now. it sounds expensive, but actually it has its own value.first of all, it looks great. unlike ANY other PDA nav systems, this one matches your car. i usually put it on the left side of the steering wheel, on the windshield. the display is really bright and clear. the speaker is amazingly loud too. the built quality of the accessories and tomtomgo itself is very solid and flexable, which does not make it feel "cheap". the battery can last for 4 hours that i consider very reasonable for such a good display.it comes with a 256mb SD card for storing maps, which is more than enough for most people.the OS, to my suprise, is very easy to use; even my friend, who is a computer idiot, know how to use it within 1 minute. the GUI is very simple and functional. in addition, the system is very stable, and i have never encountered any problem till now. the CPU is pretty fast too.however, it sometimes does not show the shortest distance, and also doesn't speak out the name of a street or raod, which is the major con of this product. it does not support OSX either. ( but i think u can still download those maps from the CDs into the SD card by a card reader, but never tried). it should also comes with a display cover to avoide finger prints too.it does provide an "eagle eye" map viewing function, but i still prefer the tradition 2D one more. at least, it works better for me.to conclude, i recommand this nav system to anyone. you get more than what u paid; this is a very high quality product. even the box has some kind of design too (although it is copied from iPod's box..)P.s. This is my first review on amazon.
Purchased this bridge to connect our ethernet printer / copier / fax to our wireless network. Setup was quick and simple! I ended up connecting it to a switch to connect a few other ethernet devices as well. Each device was able to properly obtain an IP address from the DHCP server without interruption from the bridge, and the bridge is handling the bandwidth very efficiently! I highly recommend this product for it's stability and easy setup.
When a friend of mine asked me to help him install thisgraphics card on his computer and found out [what he paid for it] I thought...ok why not....but then when we played a quick game of Quake 3, and Unreal Tournament, I was amazed by the speed and quality of the crisp graphics. I was really impressed to find out it was GeForce 2 technology, especially for the price. I immediately went out after that and bought this card and am so glad that I did. I had no problems installing this card on my Pentium 3, 450 MHZ computer w/ Windows ME. I had no problems installing the drivers and would recommend to anyone who buys this card to go to the Hercules website and download the newer drivers. Unreal Tournament, and Quake 3 both look great on this card. The resolutions even looked great at 1000x700 resolution with all of the 3D effects on. While it doesn't have TV out or even a bundle of games with it this card supports Direct 3D and Open GL If you have a computer that is over a year old and are looking to upgrade graphics card this is the one for you. If you're on a budget and want to upgrade your graphics card this card is also for you.
I was excited to buy it, when it came in it fit my toshiba BUT THE CHARGER DID NOT WORK!!! DONT BUY IT!!!!
Mine must have had the fix already in place for disabling the power saving feature. I bought this for my wife for mother's day and so far... it works... I like the fact you can rotate the image if it was in landscape mode. It does sort of &quot;zoom out&quot; and thus the only real way to do it so it looks good is to use some photo editing software.One thing I have noticed is that the pics of sometimes have a &quot;flicker&quot; depending on if their are lines in the image (like power lines in the backgrond). Also some colors flicker like crazy like the green leaves in images of Yosemite. This is really minor.
This is a good scope for the price. It provides refractor-sharp views of the Cassini division in Saturn`s rings and cloud bands as well as the shadow of the rings on the planet. I`ve also seen as many as 8 cloud bands on Jupiter and the two reddish equatorial belts. The bands look like they`ve been colored in with a very sharp pencil point. The 4 Galilean moons are easily seen and, with good seeing, the Great Red Spot is also visible. Also, views of the moon are contrasty and filled with lots of details. Mercury, the phases of Venus, Mars, 100`s of deep space objects, etc., are also easy targets. For instance, the Orion nebula is a spectacular sight with it`s greenish glow.Most images are extremely clear, sharp and bright with almost no spurious color on bright objects. One has to sometimes look for the spurious color to see it.IMHO, the mount-tripod seems to be fine even for high-power views if everything is tightened up all the way and vibration suppression pads are used. In fact, this makes for a very portable set-up which can be carried around pretty easily and can be ready for use at a moment`s notice.Conclusion: This scope excels at showing low-contrast details. This is one of the refractor`s most superior features and is one of the main reasons why they often make better planetary scopes than other types of scopes much larger. The C-102HD is no exception!
NOw, I've not used it on many CD's, the two that I used were CD-R disks and one has several major scratches and on one try, I got it to play much better, but it needs another pass or two to get it working perfectly. The first one was done perfectly after going it one direction, and then the other as directed in the instructions.The key is to keep the disc moist while cranking, which means respraying as necessary. I grant you it's not always easy to see where you began when you reverse direction. I have the manual version and I don't think it took me 25 minutes to do one CD. It may not be perfect, but according to the box, it will do virtually any 3.5 inch disc, be it CD, DVD, CD-ROM - whatever. In any event, I find it a pretty good product. I've not used it on DVD's as all my DVD's are in great shape.If you take reasonable care of your CD/DVD etc collection, the need for this product is not as great, but like alot of things, if the CD is used outside the home, in the car w/ a single disc player or what have you, chances are it will get scratches, and some enough to cause mistracking. Having this product handy should restore the majority of the skipping discs.
I used other camcorder in my life. The one I like the best is Sony CCDTRV66 Handycam Hi8 Camcorder.
These worked perfectly, although it took some thought to determine the best orientation for mounting in the chassis I had. Overall, the only nit pick I have is like most computer equipment/accessories, the screws are not hardened, therefore if you use an orientation that's difficult to get the screws in straight you can easily strip the threads or &#34;over torque&#34; the philips slots...neither of which was an issue for me as I caught the first scenario and have spares for the second...
I have been researching home theater systems for a couple of months and found this one almost by accident. At first I could not believe that I had found a system that has gotten such positive reviews. By chance, it was offered on sale at Circuit City for $159. I have never hooked up a system like this by myself and thought it would turn out to be such a hassle. However, it only took me abut 90 minutes to connect and mount all of the speakers and have the system ready to go. The system delivers crisp, clear sound even with the coax cable. It picks up the smallest backround sounds that regular television speakers just can not pick up. For its price and quality, it was one of the best investments in home entertainment that I have made.
This thing is a piece of junk. I was a little skeptical when I saw the price, but it was the only set of speakers for the Zen Vision:M that I could find. All it is is a speaker that plugs into the earphone jack of the Zen. The sound quality is absolutley horrible. If the speakers are turned up to an audible level they produce nothing but static. I tried playing with the volume on the Zen and on the speakers with no improvement. It isn't even worth the $13 I spent.
I was very impressed with the product, especially at the cheap price for the mount (until I checked it at Best Buy - twice as much!). Although I was very skeptical since this was my first LCD TV mounting and a 52", $3k one at that, the instructions were easy to follow and mounting was a breeze. One lesson I did learn, make sure you have a third person around to plug in any HDMI/coax cables or the power cord before you finally hang and lock the TV on the wall - there is VERY little wiggle room to reach those inserts once the TV is mounted. Took less than 40 minutes to measure, level, and mount the TV! Great product, heavy and durable...a definite must-buy at this price!
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I bought the ZUNE 30 GB MP for my daughter. She's totally satisfied with it. She showed a video clip to me and I was surprised that it was such a clear picture. This is a great device.
I wanted to conserve space so I bought this and got rid of all my bulky movie cases. I think it's great. It holds quite a bit and it's easy to run the pages. The zipper is a little "hinky" but not bad. I'm planning to buy another.
I had a hard time believing that such tiny speakers could deliver bass, but deliver they do. I can't wait to take them on my next trip. Also, the a/c adapter comes equipped with an assortment of plugs, so I'll be taking them to Amsterdam next year.
Got this as a family Christmas present, and we're all enjoying it tremendously. It pumps out a lot more sound than we expected, even after reading the reviews, and the different settings make it simple for non-audiophiles to get just the right balance. The thing was a snap to set up, and it plays DVDs with a simple connection to your TV. We shopped around, and I'm convinced we got maximum sound system for minimum price.
Use a toothpick, a razor blade, and super glue. Cut the toothpick in half and glue together. Now trim the narrow ends of the glued toothpicks so they are just long enough to press down the microswitch inside the battery compartment and the inside lip of the battery door. Now insert the CRV3 battery and PRESTO, the battery gets charged.
i love these cans when listening to dubstep... they rock. not as big a fan for listening to acoustic or rock, simply because i have a different pair that i think sound better for those types of music.i will say that these are phenomenal for gaming. i love Unreal Tournament 3, and it sounds awesome. first cans that dont sound like absolute hell when you are sitting in a tank and it explodes. these actually can put out all that bass. very refreshing. plus, all the gun noises, from switching, picking up, shooting... everything sounds good. footsteps and enemies picking up things is very prominent, and the soundstage is surprisingly good. you can tell how far away people are, if not precisely where they are.COMFY! these are truly as comfortable as i can imagine a headphone being.previously, i had said that i really hated the sound. im not sure if i wasnt powering them right or what, but they are very nice sounding headphones. i would warn people, however, that these will not sound very good straight out of an ipod or out of a computer's normal headphone jack. you want to have a x-fi titanium, which i have and works amazing with these, or some other sound card that puts out more power to your headphones.
I've had my share of printers over the years, all of them inkjet. 95% of them have let me down within the first 2 years. I just recently crossed over to laser printing with a Brother HL-1440, which let me down within the first few hours by printing hideous horizontal streaks over every page. Due to the fact that purchasing a new drum to remedy the problem would cost more than just buying a new printer, I began my search.It ended with the HP 1018, which I got for a RIDICULOUSLY low price of $35 (including shipping) on eBay from seller blue-bay-electronics. Within 15 minutes of unpacking it from the box, I had it up and running with no hitches. Just followed the instructions on the software CD, plugged in the USB cord (just a precaution - mine didn't come with one so you'll probably have to supply your own) and power supply and VOILA! Crisp black and white pages. The print quality is superb; never seen better. As for complaints that the paper doesn't print fast enough and the graphics quality is so-so, it's plenty fast for me and the graphics quality is great!Overall, because of HP quality, I expect this printer to last many more years. It's perfect for moderate home printing, but I think a higher-end HP would be better for heavy office printing. 5/5 stars. Good job HP! You just got another satisfied customer!
Replaced G and this router rocks. The user interface is easy with someone with some configuration experience in home networks. Only one major issue and specific to my environment - my previous router successfully issued an DHCP address to an IP LAN phone. The Extreme and my IP Lan phone don't talk well; meaning, the IP address is being sent but the IP Lan phone can't receive it. So, someone's firmware is either too high or too low or both. I would buy again and recommend. And, the matching USB network dongles work great with the Extreme
Being a college student, money can be tight, so if I want to spend this much on a TV, I have to make sure I'm spending my money right. Let me tell you, this is just one TV that even after you've read all the reviews, you still won't know all the little "niceties."First off, my basis for using and reviewing this TV is from normal TV (the built in tuner can find local HD channels, which are amazing!) and Xbox 360 w/ HDMI hook up. TV wise, the picture is great and the provided clicker is very easy to use and very comfortable. Xbox is absolutely amazing! Whether it's Call of Duty 4, Assassin's Creed, or Guitar Hero my jaw stays dropped. One thing I've found put about guitar hero is that if you play it on other present 32" LCD models, there can be some "lag" were what you're seeing can be slightly off course. With this TV, there is virtually no lag and the response time is very efficient. Which brings me to the small thing.1) One feature that helps with this "lag" is were right in the menu (which is very clear and can be understood by someone who has never programmed a TV before...me) is a game mode. It's a nice touch.2) Also, the TV always up to four preset picture settings (Sports, Standard, Movie, and preference) all of which can be customized by you. The button for this feature sits right at the top of the clicker and always you to easily switch between the different modes.3) Right next to the Pic Mode setting is the Pic Size that allows the user to switch between Natural, Theater Wide 1, 2, and 3, Full, 4:3HD and Native. Once again, this makes it very easy to switch between the different modes and the native is a nice touch for the xbox games so you can see the whole screen including the captions.4) The TV remebers the main places you switch to and from and these can all be found by pressing the "fav" button and it takes you to different sets (ie: inputs, channels, history, and a slot of 5 user-chosen favorites)5) Even the Mute button is nice offering a 1/2 mute and then a full mute.6) There's a feature that allows controlled volume. An example of this application would be how everynow and then, when changing back from DVD to TV, the volume can blow you away, or how one channel is louder than anouther...This keeps this from happening.7) THE MENU: it's extremely easy to use and the format makes it so I could efficently navigate it within a couple days.8) Power on time is about three seconds from hitting the power button on the clicker (with power save mode off)The only compliant I could even come up with would MAYBE be the sound. Now, the normal TV sound is great; it's only during loud action scenes in movies or the bass on Guitar Hero that I noticed some "white noise" like sounds (keep in mind VERY MINOR) I just hooked up my Logitech X230 computer speakers after buying an $8 adaptor and the sound/bass is amazing. **Keep in mind, I tend to be a stickler for sound so this problem might not be a problem for the TV watcher, or the normal person. however, if you are like me, the speakers I got on Amazon for $30 and only $8 for adaptors make an awesome surround sound imitation**Overall, if I could do it again, I would still go with the 32HL67U. If i had to recomend a TV to a friend/family member, i would suggest the 32HL67U. It's a win-win senario with a very resonable price.Do yourself a favor, stop reading reviews and make it happen.
This HP 320 2.1 MP camera is rock solid and takes great pictures. 2 MP is totally adequate for typical picture taking. Very few people blow up there photos beyond 8.5" X 11". An optical zoom (digital zoom decreases resolution) would be nice, but more than doubles/triples the price. Instead, the operator just needs to move forward or backwards to get the proper framing.I purchased this camera on sale with the free accessory kit (case, NiMH batteries and charger) for fewer than 100 clams here on Amazon. I also picked up a new HP 8881 docking station on ebay for 30 clams and a 128MB-memory card for 35 clams (after rebate) at Dell. So, you can get into great digital for not a lot of money.This camera is an outstanding value and a rock solid performer. I highly recommend it for people who want to take great pictures without the added cost of advanced features. All you need is the camera initially to get started. From there you can decide if you want to add more accessories.PS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FREE ACCESSORY KIT OFFER, YOU WILL NOT FIND ANYTHING CLOSE TO THIS VALUE AT THE TIME OF THIS POSTING! THIS IS A HIGH QUALITY HP PRODUCT!UPDATE- I did have to upgrade my camera's firmware to support the 128MB SD-RAM cards. HP sent me a free 16MB SD-RAM card for the upgrade process (you need a SD-RAM card to facilitate the procedure). The process worked well and I'm now enjoying my fully functional 128MB card!
item came on time & the price is reasonable,i installed it & fits perfectly on my GPS, i'd say great item for the price.
This appears to be a well made product but I want to mention one caveat.If you have something connected to a UPS (back up battery) and place this cable between the wall and the UPS, you will be in for a surprise. When the power goes out, it trips the GFCI cutting power. When the power comes back on, the GFCI will not reset. You have to manually reset it. The result is that anything you have plugged into it will remain OFF until you physically press the reset switch.Imagine you are out for the day and the power goes out for 10 minutes. Your UPS will provide power during that time but when the power returns, it will not flow to the UPS and your equipment because the GFCI has been tripped. Your UPS battery will quickly deplete and whatever you had plugged into it will be off.I wanted to use this for my aquarium but for the reason above, it is completely unsuited for the application.Only use this on equipment/devices that do not need to remain on or come back on after a power failure.
More bass than my ipod earbuds, but they are uncomfortably bright. They have absolutely no midrange so vocals sound thin and sibilant. Snare drums and cymbals are so bright they cut your head off. Perfect for accentuating artifacts of lossy compression.The worst sounding earbuds I've tried yet.Amazon is twisting the knife by charging a fee to return them.
I gave this a low rating because after about a year the battery would not recharge and I could not find any information about battery replacement.I went to the Creative Technology website and nothing came up when I tried to search for Zen V Plus battery replacement.To me the inability to replace the battery is a major issue. What? They expect you to throw it away when the battery dies?
Excellent Switcher. Used it with a flat panel TV and a projector. It will pass your HDMI signal to either display without any issues. Gefen is top of the line in switchers. If you're looking for a high quality product that will work right out of the box this is it.
the pad is great and it was shipped faster than i thought it would be
I had high hopes for this product, as the competing Philips DivX capable DVD player has had a lot of complaints about reliability.The good news is that this player is, in some ways, more capable than advertised. It played a DVD+R disc in PAL format, athough the manual specifically states that it only plays NTSC, and doesn't mention +R. As for quality, well, the sound was fine, and it was interesting to discover that it could fast forward in an audio CD. Play was extremely quiet, impressively so. Also, the black on the video display was the finest I have ever seen (or not seen) -- simply beyond criticism, untarnished by even the slightest sign of color or light.The bad news is that in the video realm, the player stuck steadfastly to its strength, and displayed only black. No picture at all. Not a single pixel. Not even a setup screen or a screensaver could be coaxed from the player. I tested mainly with component video into a Toshiba colorstream TV, using the supplied cable, and also the cable currently working just fine with a Koss 4125 player (a present on loan from my daughter, which I highly recommend -- the player, that is, in this context, although I recommend my daughter also). I also tested with ordinary video output, with entirely consistent results. My only other criticism is that the tray is very flimsy.So, I can recommend this only for blind solitary video enthusiasts, a niche market if ever I've seen one. Unfortunately (or should that be fortunately?), this reviewer doesn't fall into this category. I've already printed my return slip, and will bid the Toshiba SD-3990 a fond farewell.
I have purchased 2 of these play and charge kits this year - one from this vendor and one from Best Buy. Great idea. Within 2 months, each kit has failed. The batteries appear to be fine, but the cable is of poor quality and fails to charge.
It ran okay for awhile, but it's gone down 3 times in the last 30 days. Only solution was to rebuild the share, which is VERY time/labor intensive if you have a lot of data. Also, the automatic backup feature has never worked reliably, and their tech support pretty much left us twisting in the wind on that and other issues. We will never buy another product from Buffalo.
I purchased this product based on an amazon review. The reviewer described how to set the unit to international mode which allows brodcast on (in my case) two frequncies below 88.1. This gives me interference free listening throughout the country without ever having to change a broadcast frequency. I give it 4 stars because I need to max my radio volume to hear it under certain conditions.
Great camera, easy to use - our 11 year old daughter has had no problem figuring out how to use it, and loves to take pictures with it. The 16 meg of memory is a little scant - only allows about 8 pictures at 4MP, 11 or so at 3.1 - so we will be getting an SD card to go with it.Love the camera.
I like the keyboard. It takes some getting used to, but I can tell a difference after I have typed for a long period. One thing about it is the reverse angle piece makes the keyboard to tall to fit in the drawer of my desk. I had to take it off to be able to close the drawer. I loke the Zoom control in the middle tof the keyboard. It is very handy and I use it more than I thought I would.
So there is a lot of talk about page yield with the Canon 104 toner cartridge vs knock offs. Many reviews of 104 compatibles complain of low yield. Well, guess what? I just finished my original Canon 4350d cartridge and I checked the page count: 829. I print letters and invoices with just text, no gray scales. I'm not printing novels, but I don't know what "5% coverage" (Canon 2,000 page spec) really is. Apparently it is a couple of paragraphs.I feel more comfortable trying a Canon 104 compatible cartridge for a replacement seeing how few pages i got with the OEM Canon 104 that came with my printer.Comments welcome. Did I get less pages because Canon puts in a 1/2 full cartidge when you buy the printer? If that is the case, then my page count is about right.
At the original retail price (something like 350-400) I would have given this two to two and a half stars. At its current price of about 225, very nice deal. Onkyo really demonstrated how much faith they had in this product that they released it as a stand-alone speaker set, rather than only as part of a Home-theater-in-a-box package.SUBWOOFER: It will not rival stand-alone subs that cost as much as this entire set, or two or three times as much, on their own. However, it certainly is no toy. It does better with movie explosions and bass than it does with musical instruments (probably the biggest negative for this system, overall, is the way in which it handles low and deep musical tones). It did pretty well with jazz and big band, not so well with rap and reggae. I'd say the subwoofer, by itself, is a value of 100-150 bucks. It is not the cheap-o crap you see with most speaker sets, this is a quality component. IN fact, I'd say it's the probably the last piece of this set you'd upgrade.FRONTS AND CENTER CHANNEL: Exact same specs, same dimensions ... I'm pretty sure the center channel is a front speaker with the Onkyo label horizontally rather than vertically. These are the heart of the system. Detachable grills, the fronts seem to be high quality rather than cheap paper cones, and even though the backing is cardboard (and the sides wood), they feel sturdy. They are, however, large. This is not a "hide-it" sound system. For music ... they can get a bit muddy, and aren't particularly revealing (particularly at low volumes). Maybe it's because the speakers aren't particularly sensitive. In any event, I'd be harsher on them, but they're a decided notch above most HTiB crap and the price is right.REARS: It's quite a value that you get four (I keep forgetting this is actually a 7.1 system!) rear speakers. They're a mixed bag. The screens aren't detachable, and they aren't deep at all. I'm not sure what sort of construction the woofers are of. I used two of them (and a mini amplifier from Pyle) to set up a second system with a television mounted on a wall. The tonal matching isn't the best with the fronts and center, but they'll get the job done. The mounting holes work pretty well since the speakers are incredibly light.
I love my green iPod! Ohh! After not caring about them since they were developed I finally has a change of heart, and I'm ever so happy with my choice!**Make SURE you specify whether your iPod is compatable for Windows based computers or Mac computers. A pod wired for a Mac computer will NOT work for a Windows computer and vice versa.**The only minor issue is that the earbuds may not *stay* in your ears! However, nobody said that you had to use earbuds, but if you do, there is a newer earbud with fitted rubber ends, and if you don't like earbuds, you can still use regular headphones. I do. :DThe second issue is the USB wire. Sometimes it may have to be giggled a little so that it can be read by your computer. Or, just contact an apple store (which can be found in places like Circuit City, etc.) for a new one.And just for protection, especially for those of you who participate in rigorous activity, a protective case might be good to own, and Apple care should also be bought by EVERYBODY just in case your "little green thing" acts quirky. ;)[...]
I needed more hd space in my laptop, and I changed the harddisk and it's working good.
If you want a secure method of storing data on a thumb drive, this is an excellent choice. I would highly recommend.
For over 23 years I have been purchasing Portabrace Products. They are one of the highest quality broadcast product accessories available on the market. This was no exception either. The deal/price offered on Amazon is the best I have seen yet.
This is a very good camera partner. It makes the camera much more powerful. It upgrade my camera to be my best partner during working. I can't find any weakness or any reason not to have it. Anyone who wants to have it. Don't be hesitate. Just buy it and enjoy it. The shipping is quite fast but the local UPS people is little bite lazy. If no one answered the bell, he was not willing to come again and with attitude. I have being in NEW YORK for 8 years and UPS driver served my shipment many times. They gave me a very good image. But Macau UPS people not...
I love this device. It works as advertised and I can hear callers under any conditions and they can hear me. I wish the company would make a similar one but capable of stereo music too (hint, hint). It's rugged and other than it being a bit too bulky, I can't find anything to complain about.
It works well. The only complaint is when retracting the cord it sometimes nest's up. It untagles easily in seconds. Other then that no problems.
I have had this camera for about 6 weeks now and love it. I have taken handheld Macro pictures with no shake!!!! Great controls - I haven't even come close to figuring them all out, but even on the pre-programmed modes it's awesome. I've learned more about photography and settings in the past 6 weeks than I ever did from a book.Gotta go take more pictures now
I bought this cable to connect my laptop to my HDTV and watch videos I rent/download off the internet. It worked as advertised and the quality was great. I've worked in the video industry for many years so I pay attention to video quality issues. This cable is perfect for consumer and prosumer applications. I can't believe electronics stores charge 10 times more.
This case DOES NOT fit the cowon iAudio x5L. It is too small!
i got this as a gift and the theory was great...whenever someone noticed we were out of something, they had to put it on the list. That way, I was no longer "responsible" for not getting cereal, milk etc.i will admit, it was a bit difficult to get the correct items on the first try-once we realized that background noise and shouting into the shopper didn't work, we eventually got the correct items to come up.I have also utilzed the "improve item recognition" quite a few times and it really does help.the frustrating thing for me is that i am now to a point where I have added so many things, my "library is full" and although I have deleted items i do no buy, I still cannot add more items.In any case, its a good product and gets a lot of use at this household!
These headphones are very, very, good headphones. They are also lightweight and they capture every sound of detail that I couldn't pickup on regular headgear. They are awsome just to sit there and listen for hours at a time. I also love the volume control that comes built in with these headphones. I will probably by a second set for my vehicle.
20 months after purchase, this LCD TV stopped working...no video, only audio when you turn it on. Samsung was NO help, and then when I searched the message boards on-line, I found hundreds of similar complaints. PLEASE do not buy a Samsung TV, as they do NOT stand behind their product. I feel like I have been completely ripped off by Samsung. This issue exists mostly in the 40 inch LCDs, but also in the 46 inch and 52 inch models. PLEASE take my warning seriously and save your hard earned money. Meanwhile, I'm joining a class-action lawsuit against these criminals ASAP.
I have had the opportunity to try the standard catch a call as well as the "upgraded" catch a call MAX.The standard catch a call operates as advertised, works well with my cordless Vtech phone, and does not degrade my internet connection speed. The only downside is I do not know who is calling when the unit sounds off.For that reason, I tried one of the catch a call MAX products. It too, works as advertised, and the provided software does pop a dialog box on my screen letting me know who is calling. THE PROBLEM : When the catch a call MAX is connected to my computer via a USB port, a ground loop is created which injects 60 cycle hum into my phone line. As a result of this 60 cycle hum, my isp connection speed dropped from 42 kbps to less than half of that amount. Disconnected the USB port, and it once again connects at the 42 kbps rate.If you really want to know the id of the incoming call, stick with the standard catch a call, and insert one of the $15 GE or Bell South caller id boxes inline with the phone line as it exits the wallplug. Works like a charm.I rate the standard catch a call at 5 stars, but only 2 stars for the catch a call MAX.
The cover fits my 597 ci di hd perfectly. Like others have said, this cover along with the mount cover should have been included with the original purchase. Otherwise, no complaints.
I just got it and wasted no time slipping my 40gb ipod in for a try. It fits quite snugly and looks as you'd expect, there's a little opening near the bottom on either side so you can slip your fingers underneath and press the ipod back up and out. The flap has sleeves on the inside and a little pocket on the outside for earbuds. Overall, I like it. However, as I'm partial to the ipod dock and never having to touch cables, I find myself unsure whether I picked the right case. There's a hole to allow the dock connector cables to reach the port, but the case is too fat to slide into the dock, naking you choose between discarding the dock or using a different case. I'll try it out, but I think this configuration will eventually lead me to purchasing a belkin or speck case...
bought these for while im at work. and they work great. they were shipped promptly, great SONY quality, discreet, and inexpsensive. would purchase from this seller again.
It's fine for the value. The speaker wire and remote line are cheap, and stripping them requires delicate attention, but the kit works as it should. Nice power wire, fuse, and ground wire. Great extras (loom tubing, tie downs). Kit has worked for me for about a year on my 350W.
The fold-up stand works great with my Le Pan Android tablet. It looks like it is adjustable enough to work fine with any tablet in the 10" range. You could also use it with a 7" tablet in the landscape mode, but you can not spread the legs fully with a 7" tablet in the portrait mode. So if you need a stand for a 10" class tablet, give this one a try.
Bought two of these one for myself and the other for a friend. You're looking at a very good cable that offers very little signal loss. It' s worth the money.
Of course one of the colors worked only after a couple of in-printer nozzle cleaning procedures. Works most of the time. Color is not accurate but "good enough for govt work". Will buy again as long as it's cheap.
This little dock is wonderful! I use it at work and the sound quality is excellent. Granted I don't turn it up loud. So I can't guarantee it sounds good at high volumes. But it's perfect for the office. I turn it up to a decent level on a quiet day in the office and it still sounds good.
This product works perfect and looks cool... That is why I bought it. I wanted some cables that looked professional; and I like gold and black.
I notice alot of the review with 4 and 5 stars mention battery use. I think those reviewers haven't used the camera all that long before reviewing, because seriously it is a problem worthy of some serious star reduction.I've had the Camera over a year and it's been used alot. I had to invest in the NiNmh rechargeable batteries for it's use but still I find the battery drainage unacceptable. You don't realize how inconvenient this problem is until you're buying your second overpriced package of batteries at an amusement park or zoo because you forgot to pack the Costco size pack of AA batteries with the camera.And even at home those batteries take a while to charge- who wants to wait a few hours to take a picture of birthday cake? I can't count the times I've taken 1-2 pictures and then have to pause the activity to stop, get new batteries out and change the batteries- "happy birthday to you.. happy birthday.. oh wait, everyone, I need new batteries, give me a minute.."Another frustration is the Shutter lag time, particularly in flash and red eye reduction mode. It takes several seconds for the picture to be taken, then another 9-10 seconds for the flash to recharge. It seems FOREVER and a day when you're trying to get a child to smile on Santa's lap and then you miss the shot by 2 seconds. It will then take a minimum of 12 seconds for the next picture to take. Frustrating.Other quirks that I have noticed- when the camera thinks the batteries are too low, the zoom lens remains out, and does not retract. It also does the "low battery warning" and shuts off randomly. I thought it was because I primarily use rechargeable batteries, but have also found to to happen with Alkaline batteries- it beeps the warning and shuts off, then you power it back up a minute later and it says you have 75% power remaining. At that point, you might get 2 more pictures and then you might was well just change the batteries... so it goes back to the battery issue, again.
I purchased this antenna based on a article I read in a weekly magazine recommending it to improve weak signals from my router. I was disappointed with this antenna as it added little or no additional signal strength for my wireless laptop one floor above the router.
I am saddened by the fact that I didn't bother reading any reviews from female vocalists before buying this, because it could've saved me some money.This is a great mic for the price, there is no doubt - it is crisp, clear and quite a surprising find for its cost.However, when I used it it simply did not work with my voice. I'm not sure what about it is the problem, but compared to an AT2020 (which doesn't sound as high quality unfortunately), female vocals tend to sound a bit weaker than usual.This is definitely something you should try before buying if you're a female vocalist!
This laptop it great! It has so many features and is so powerful that you could just about do anything on it! From its powerful processor to the memory. It can play DVDs and burn CDs! I would recomend this laptop to everyone!
If you insert a graphic card into a PC with a tower case, the cooling is on the bottom side of the card. This is bad design and forces the gpu cooler to work very hard to get the heat blown away from the card. The VM-101 uses a heatsink to bring the cooling to the backside (in a tower case top side) of the card. This is very ergonomic so the heat can easily be transported by the cpu- or chassis fan.My previously noisy Gainward GT220 Card became absolutely noiseless without any issue in temperature. Great!Unfortunately this product is not available in Germany. Even with the high transportation cost of 45$ the product is not more expensive than any comparable gpu cooler available here, but it has the big advantage to transport the heat to the right side of the card.
I traded in my huge floor-standing speakers for these. They are so impressive I show everyone who visits. My music never sounded so good!
i used this fan on a FX 55 chip, and it works perfectly cool,quite but big, i have a thermaltake Damier tower, a bit bigger then the full ATX size, the fan fits right in with lots of clearance, but i think it might be tight on a smaller case, specially with the cases that has the power supply on top, other than that, the cooler is the right choice for overclocking a hot chip..
Find another MP3 CD Player for this price, and with a recognizable brand name on it. I did a ton of research prior to purchasing this player, and I just kept comming back to the price, feature for feature it is basically the same as models that cost alot more. Lets face it it is a PORTABLE player, every one that I have owned gets dropped, smashed, left, or stolen before I ever wear it out. Why not spend as little as possible and enjoy the product and not have to worry about loosing, or breaking it all the time. If it gets broken who cares, heck, buy 2 or 3 and have a back up player for the day when it gets broken, it happens to all of them eventually, yes even the expensive models. No I don't think a more expensive model is more durable.I have had this model for quite some time now, I think about 6 months. I Skate with it, work out with it, bike with it, and yes it has taken a few tumbles and is scratched, and dented, but it still works, now if it were an expensive model when it crashed to the ground the first 20 times I would have been really upset, but at this price, I'll just get another one. ... I think I am going to buy another one just in case next time mine hits the pavement it gives up the ghost.
Being an Apple fan myself, I realize this Sony may get lost "in the shuffle". However, compared to Apple's Shuffle, Sony's flash player has several distinct advantages:1) Display. Not only can you see what song is playing, but it allows you to scroll to the exact album that you want. On the Shuffle, you would have to keep fast forwarding until you arrived at the track you wanted. This is a *big deal breaker*.2) Gapless playback. If your music is encoded in ATRAC, you can listen to tracks without a pause in between them. This is worth mentioning, and a point that hardly gets brought up. It means that you can listen to your continuous DJ mix CDs the way they were meant to be listened to. iPods and most other MP3 players do not have this capability.So with Sony's NW-E99, you get all of advantages of a flash player (size, weight, battery life) with the benefit of a display, AND the ability to access the exact album and track that you desire. The only caveats are that the SonicStage software can't compare to iTunes (it's also Windows only), and the file transfer protocol is only USB 1.1. This player would be perfect if it worked with iTunes (Mac and PC), and transferred files over USB 2.0.
With all its bells and whistles, the Zen Vision M is an amazing alternative to an iPod--when it works.While not every unit is plagued with problems, many of them are...A month after buying it, the FM radio spontaneously stopped working. Well within the warranty, I sent it back to Creative for repair and got a brand new model a few weeks later.Shortly after the year mark had passed (and thus the warranty ending), the unit randomly started malfunctioning--freezing up, displaying only a black screen, resetting wouldn't work, even formatting the hard drive didn't do anything. Outside the warranty, the cost to fix it? The same price as a new model.Creative does not support their defective units. All one has to do is browse the Creative forums to see how many other people have experienced this same issue...Avoid Creative--get an iPod. They supposedly last.
Been listening to these Sony SS-B1000 speakers for a few days now. Bought four to be the main and satellite speakers in a 5.1 theater system. Also part of the system is aBIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwoofer(awesome sub) and aBIC AMERICA DV-32CLR 31/2" 2-Way Center Channel Speaker. Receiver is theYamaha HTR-4064 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver(about 100 watts/channel).So, these SS-B1000 are a real big surprise. First impression is they sound like more expensive speakers. No kidding. They are bright, and fairly clear, even when driven near their max. Yes, they are lacking in bass, but what are you expecting from a 5.25" two way speaker? By themselves, they sound good and do have a nice little base kick, but their mid-range and high end are their best attributes. I set the yamaha sub crossover frequency at 100hz to overlap a bit on the SSB1000 low end of 80 hz. This allows the sub to cover the weaker low end of the Sonys and sounds really nice.I have a feeling these little Sonys can perform better, especially seeing as they have the same drivers used in more expensive Sony speakers. So first the speaker was opened up and there is no sound dampening inside. By adding some dampening, the base can be improved, and reflected sound from the back wall of the case can be dampened improving clarity and presence in the mid range and give the speaker a warmer sound. That would be nice because although I think they are clear, they do sound "cool" and "crisp". Could use a little "warming up". I also think a good 2-way crossover would improve sound quality too because I think vocals and cymbals should have more presence. Regardless, these sound better right out of the box than the $100-150/pr similar size 2-way speakers I listened to at Best Buy.After playing around with the equalizer on the receiver, I felt the best setting was just simple flat line. No boost and no cuts. They sound nice as is.The speakers arrived undamaged and well packed. The fit and finish of the simple black faux wood grain MDF cabinet was good. No glue runs, no rattles and uniform finish. And its nice the cabinets are a dense MDF and not fiber board (MDF gives better sound). Grills are easy on/off and fit tight. They look nice, but I don't like the open sides of the grills because the gap lets dust settle on the cones.I specifically was looking for a small bookshelf speaker with good mid-range and high end. Bass was not important because of the 12" subwoofer they are paired with. More expensive speakers in similar size have better bass, something I did not need or want to pay for. So these fit the bill perfectly. I'm happy, and at $55 a pair, its hard to go wrong.Update 11/10/2012: Warm up and clarify the SSB1000 by adding acoustic sound dampener: Used 1" thick by approx 4x5" high density open cell polyester foam (commonly used as sound dampener in speakers) or poly fiberfill. Placed this right behind the 5.25" woofer to dampen reflected sound off the back of the cabinet. This enhances clarity, and gave the speaker a warmer sound commonly associated with better grade speakers. Bass was enhanced too.The foam was added by removing the 5.25" woofer. To remove the woofer, carefully pry the plastic trim ring from around the speaker. It is held on by 6 "studs" that extend into the cabinet and have a little glue on them. Once removed, the screws holding the speaker on are exposed. Remove the screws and carefully pry the speaker free of the cabinet. Now the foam can be installed. I cut a square just big enough that it fit snug and covered the lower half of the back below the port.Update 11/31/2012: Install a real crossover: The speakers have no real crossover. The tweeters do have a 1.2 uF capacitor to cut low frequencies. But a 1.2 uF capacitor means the speaker is crossed at about 16,500Hz. WAY too high!!! Tweeters are commonly crossed at 3000 to 5000Hz. So the result is the woofer is making most of the upper mid-range and lower highs that are typically done by a tweeter. And there is no choke coil to limit the high end the woofer is handling, so its straining to reproduce high end sound.This was fixed by installing high quality crossovers from Infinity Reference 2000.5 two way speakers (they originally sold for about $400/pr) These Infinity crossovers cross at about 3000Hz (lower voice range) and are a superior design (3rd order Butterworth) over commonly used crossovers. Found these brand new on Ebay for $4.75 each. eBay item number is 370556341686 or use any 2way crossover with similar specs. These were installed in each speaker and the results are truly amazing. There was a huge "hole" in the upper mid-range and highs caused by the lack of a proper crossover. Now vocals really jump out and cymbals sizzle. Also, less watts are going through the 5.25" woofer, and that has effectively raised the power handling of the speakers. The difference between the OE Sony and my custom modified Sony speakers is like night and day. Warmer, brighter and clearer. The mods really bring the speakers from a $55/pr speaker to a $200/pr speakers easy!I know most people won't customize their speakers like I did. But at the price of these speakers I felt comfortable experimenting with tried and true modifications/upgrades.Update: 12/26/2012. I noticed at high volume the tweeters were breaking up. Probably because the 3000Hz crossover point is putting more watts into the tweeters than with the OE capacitor. So a new set of tweeters were ordered for all 4 speakers. I wanted a tweeter that could handle the wattage its getting with this crossover, and still have a flat response from 3000 to 20000 Hz. Found thisTang Band 25-302SH 1" Shielded Neodymium Dome Tweeterthat has an amazingly flat response curve to over 20,000Hz. At $21 apiece, they are half the price of these speakers! But I thought it was worth it. (found a retailer that sells them for $25 a pair). The result is truly amazing. The presence is right there in front of you. Clarity is way beyond anything in this price range. But that is to be expected of a tweeter that is used by many speaker companies in $600 and up speakers. So the bottom line is all these mods bring the price to $47 each speaker. Not bad, and I have one heck of an amazing book shelf speaker for less than $50 each.
Have the same problems with the power switch crapping out. Lost over 400gigs of photos. Can not recommend.
Product works quite well. One of the better compatable inkjet cartridges.
I bought this set, and the larger CA3602, recently. This speaker set is perfect for the small desktop or small room. Because the speakers don't have control knobs on them, they take up less space on the desktop. The sub and speakers are ample loud for watching movies, listening to music or podcasts. The hockey-puck controller is a great design - it includes volume and on/off, as well as a jack for headphones (also controlled by the volume on the puck), and ipod aux input (the cord IS included and you can listen without the computer on). The sound is very good - considering it's only $30 - these are a real bargain. I think the CA3602 is an even better bang for the buck. The twin drivers of the CA3602 satellites are rated 6 watts to the CA3090's 2.5 watts single speaker satellites, the subwoofer is 18 watts, to the CA3090 at 5 watts. It makes a difference - the CA3602 set is much louder, better for a dorm room or inexpensive ($38) home theater - for the price you cannot go wrong with these great sounding speakers. The sub woofer volume control is also moved to the hockey puck controller on the CA3602, making it even more versatile, unobtrusive and simple to use. These have everything you need for great sound at your computer, but the CA3602 set will give you more power. Either way, a real bargain.
512MB DDR2 PC2-5300 UNBUFFERED NON-EC DDR2-667 1.8V &iquest; 64Meg x 64 works great. I've had no problems installing it and using it.
The Isolator works just fine , however there is a normal Humm anytime it is in use.
I've tried all the cheap DIY lighting alternatives, and while they work ok, now that I have the Lowel Pro's i need nothing else.I've used them indoor and outdoor and they work great.My favorite application is to use one on spot settings, place it high up and to the subjects side, to light the background and to act as a spot.Then use the other one on full flood setting, place about 8 feet right in front of the subject.So the subject's fully lit but the lighting is still interesting.I guess that's more information than needed...so back to the review.The light assembly is easy, just plugging in the bulb.Both Tripods are simple and sturdy. (you may want some small sandbags just to be safe)The only thing that would have made this package ultra great would be some heat resistant gloves.THESE LIGHTS GET HOT...FAST.If these are your first professional lights lights please be careful, they will burn you immediately.GREAT BUY.
I bought this printer about a year ago after becoming fed up with inkjet printers. In particular, I was tired of the low and irregular print quality, frequent need to replace inkjet cartridges, paper jams, and the fact that inkjet printers do not produce water proof output! I am a student in Seattle and after getting to school several times to discover that my papers had been streaked by rain this last feature of inkjets became a major annoyance! My brother printer has solved all of these woes. It is fast, quiet, the printing is waterproof, and I have yet to need to replace the toner. I print only a moderate amount, on average perhaps 50 pages per week, but have gone over a year without replacing the toner and have not had a single page (not one!) which printed in a suboptimal fashion. The print resolution is far superior to what I was getting with an inkjet and has not varied one iota over the entire year that I have been using this printer. I have also not had a single paper jam.When I bought this printer I was a bit concerned about the power drain issue other reviewers had mentioned. However, I installed the printer in the basement of a house built in 1912 (can you say questionable wiring?) and never had a problem. I also can't comment on brother customer service as from installation through the full first year of usage I have never had a problem necessitating any contact with them. Maybe I have just been lucky, but after a full year I feel quite confident about this product.I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is seeking higher quality printing on a budget!
This is nearly the best camera ever produced. A greater optical zoom would make it perfect. The value of the framing/video light has been greatly overlooked. Also, it's low light performance is awesome!
I recently purchased the palm m100 Sync Cable as a matter of convienance. Something so simple as unplugging the cable that came with my Palmbecame a major pain after a short time. In the two spots I sync my Palm into throughout the day, this little cable has saved me a lot of time. For the price, you can't beat it! Enjoy! The m100 is a great product too!
I ordered this CD player to play bedtime stories and music for my children. We used it once a day for less than two months and it broke. I wrote to the manufacturer who refused to respond. I would not buy this brand again.
After much research I decided on the Nikon Coolpix 4300. It has many great features and very few bad ones. It takes excellent pics and is very easy to use, if you READ THE MANUAL. If you cant get great pics from this camera its because you havent read the manual. The only things I have found that I havent liked is that the LCD is hard to read in daylight but everyone elses is too. Downloads are a snap and quick. Controls easy yo use and easy to get to. I'm extremely glad I bought this camera.
Well, I buy this card six month ago and it works very well for the pourpose that i had purchased it.First of all i was looking for a card with great OPGL performance. The VII OPGL is very good.Sencond, I need that the card has a very good DVD quality, because i had a Pionner DVD-Rom and I didn`t want to put another card in my system. The VII DVD quality is very good too.And of course I need a card that offers me TV Out. The VII has it too, a S-VHS output and a Composite Video output.And the last point to choose this card was the games, it works fine in D3D (the OPGL is better!), and there are only a few games that doesn`t work, because the latest drivers (9.51.11 and 9.51.12)and the Bios upgrade has fixed a lot of bugs.Also, I had the card overcloked with S3Teak, It wokrs very well I suggest to put a cooler If you think to do overclocking.The technical support is very good, and there are Web Pages and forums about the VII that could help you too.It is a great card, It offer very good performance in all terrain!This card helps me to save a lot of money because it can make the job of other cards. (2D, 3D OPGL, D3D Games, DVD card decoder, TV out S-VHS and Composite Video (the tv-out works in everything, from DVD to Games to Windows Desktop application), and AGPX4 and 32MB.And think, what could you buy for that price!!!
The cord is really long and great size. Perfect for what I was looking for, but it has a terrible feedback on it. It creates a very large and annoying buzzing sound. I would look into buying something else instead. I would not recommend this to a friend. I love the idea and everything would be great if it just did not have that feedback.
I decided to keep the product for future use, but it arrived on time, and in new condition. I'm sure it works fine and is a good product.
I have emailed the technical support 2 times and have yet to receive any reply on the following problem.After editing the commericals from a show that I had downloaded from tv, I burnded my DVD and foun that after each commerical I removed the audio/video would get more out of sync. By the end of the show, which was about 45 minutes in length, the audio/video was so far out of sync it was useless to watch.
A wonderful beginners lens to practice telephoto skills, especially for the price! I bought it to take photos in Yellowstone National Park, and it never failed me when I wanted to zoom in on animals and landscape features!Although if you are looking for the most amazing lens quality, this is not for you!
I purchased these because I was looking for a pair of headphones that would plug into the digital optical output from my Samsung LN55B650 HDTV. I do not have a home theater set up and am running the sound for TV, Xbox 360, etc. exclusively through the TV speakers. I wanted a decent pair of headphones for late night gaming or movies when my family was asleep.I looked at other options for optical headphones and they were very expensive. I was hoping to stay below $50. Other headphones would have required purchasing a 3.5mm optical adapter but, to my understanding, would have not captured the surround sound elements that I was looking for for gaming. I never tested this option personally but read on several websites that this may be a limitation.I wanted good sound, ideally surround sound, with comfortable, over the ear wear. I am not an audiophile, I would not classify myself as a truly discerning audio consumer, but I know what I like and can appreciate quality and clarity. These headphones deliver on all that I was looking for. In fact my initial impression upon opening the package was that the quality of build and style was far more than I expected. They are plastic, with foam and vinyl padding - but they do not feel cheap to me. Make no mistake these are not heavy, high end headphones, but I have never had or held such headphones so I may not know what I am missing.Operation is easy, I found it gets its sound independently of my TV - meaning I just plug it in and it works, I can turn down the volume of the TV to 0 and its volume stays the same. Sound quality is great. A minor hiss that I don't notice once I watch a show or play a game. Great surround - I can tell what's around me in the sound field. The only downside is that it doesn't do an amazing job of sound directly in front of or behind you. If you are looking at something dead on it is balanced in the front right and left speakers. Move a little to one side and it sounds more to that side than it is visually on screen. For normal FPS game play this will be barely noticed though as you are generally moving fairly fast.Pros- Inexpensive- Good quality at a great value- Comfortable, over the ear design- Easy to set up- Delivers surround sound- Loud enough- Includes optical cable (though I use a higher grade one that I had)- Includes an extension cord for a great length from TVCons- Volume control starts at loud and gets louder (but this is what I wanted so I am happy)- Front and rear center sound production is balanced ok, but is not great- Slight hiss, but very minorAt $20 or less these are a steal. I would pay as much as $40 - $50 to replace these. I would recommend these to anyone like myself that is looking for a good product at a low price, is a casual, convenience user without high end expectations. They do the job well and I am very satisfied. These are the perfect solution if you have a newer HDTV that only has an optical out for audio.I rate this 5 stars based primarily on overall value and satisfaction.
Decent quality and it works. Not much more to say. I ended up not needing 100 feet, but you never know when you need to re-purpose. Hey, its a cable.
Recently bought the Sony SS-B3000 speakers. As many have mentioned are a little larger than most bookshelf speakers. However, these speakers are an exceptional value for the money. Plus they sound fantastic, clear highs, smooth mid-range and good bass response. Most music lovers will be satisfied with the sound and these are also nice looking speakers. You cannot go wrong.
Granted I wasn't using the drivers but when I travelled on business earlier this month I took the mouse with me with two fully charged batteries but didn't think bringing the charger would be needed. The batteries only last about a full day of use, so after the 2nd day I was stuck using the trackpad. Otherwise, I've had an enjoyable experience with this mouse.
My Sony camera DSC-P30 uses Sony InforLITHIUM battery (NP-FS11). My camera rejected this equivalent battery made by Polaroid. The camera went into automatic shutdown after indicating non-Sony InfoLITHIUM battery is used.
I have been using this company for the past 3 years for all of my speaker cable and have found this cable to be just great for the job. i have a pair of nice quality studio monitors (Onix Reference 1) which I drive with a middle of the road Denon home theater receiver (AVR-1802).The sound from these cables is very nice and a great deal for the money. Please note that the price for the cable is for 1 cable not a pair.essentially 12 ga speaker wire heavily insulated. I haven't heard my setup on more expensive cables before, but I cannot imagine how much better it would sound, especially considering what I could do with the $$ I save buying these cables. (new amp, or new receiver?)
This speakers have got great sound for its size. And the price is very good.
I've really come to love this bag. Everything is sewed well and feels really sturdy. The foam used to cushion the compartments in the bag (there's a moveable divider (attaches with Velcro-style strips) in the main compartment) is sturdy and protects the contents well. There is space enough for a medium sized digital camera, a compact battery charger and batteries, cables, and a few memory cards. This bag also has a weatherproof hood that comes out of a hidden zipper to wrap the whole thing up and protect it from rain--a very cool feature. Anyway, I know it's hard to get too excited about a bag, but this really is a cool one.
Right out of the box I was able to use this GPS to guide me safely through some very rough terrain and I had no previous experience with any GPS unit. The Basecamp software for the Mac platform is pretty lame but the overall performance of the unit is absolutely fabulous. A bit of a steep learning curve to use all the features available but I use the GPS regularly so it's coming along. Battery life is good with alkalines but lithium is best for cold weather performance. I was a little disappointed with the tether. I find it a bit short and it could be constructed with a bright color to make it more visible if lost along the trail. Also the attachment point on the unit itself is very weak.
I bought this video box primarily to play PS2 games on my LCD because I do not have a TV. Even though the image is slightly better than a TV tuner card, it didn't meet my expectation as it is still a bit fuzzy. I then read some reviews on the S video cable, and all of them were positive with the image improvement. So I went to Funcoland and purchased a SONY original S video cable for Playstation(attention! Do not buy generic brands because there are cases when the generic cables break the game consoles). The image quality improved dramatically, and the fuzziness went away. If you are buying this video box for reasons other than watching TV, then I suggest you to purchase a S video cable.
San Disk 2GB SD Memory Card works great with my GPS and i'm very satisfied. The purchase was prompt and i'd buy from this seller again.
If you are wavering on whether or not to purchase this. BUY IT. It is just the coolest thing to have and great to have when you are away from the house.Also, it is a perfect gift for anyone who follows sports, especially local teams.It was very easy to set up direct connect.The support is great and they walk you though everything.Also, I looked EVERYWHERE and amazon was the cheapest!!!!!Just get it!
This is a cooling pad that looks nice and seems to work well, but sounds like a truck. There were some thoughtful features, but the fans made far too much noise. I returned it and bought the logitech unit
This along with my 35mm f/1.8 are my two main lenses that are on my camera 80% of the time. It's fast, the auto-focus is relatively quick and I'm happy with the bokeh it produces.
Was very surprised with the sound quality from this unit. Pretty much a "no-brainer" for operating. Comes with a nice protective case, too, for traveling/portability. Has a number of adapters for the various Ipods, but the hole for the small Nano did not align with the connector on the AudioStation - an easy fix for me to shave the plastic hole a bit larger to make it work, but this will probably be a problem for every Nano owner.....they should have gotten it right the first time! There are a number of other adaptors included for the various sizes/styles of Ipods - don't know how these align for those, though. Aside from that item, the only other thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that it doesn't allow for plugging the Nano with my daughter's protective case on it. She has a clear, hard plastic case for Nano protection - the connector doesn't protrude deep enough from the AudioStation to make an adequate connection to the Nano for playing.....She has to remove it from its case, then plug it into the station. Yes, a minor inconvenience, but a hassle nonetheless! These two complaints aren't enough to return the AudioStation - it's a keeper and I'd recommend it to anyone.
This is a really good printer for the money, but if your looking for a printer specifically for printing pictures this would not be a good buy. The pictures come out ok, but my mother-in-law has a printing doc for her kodak easyshare camera and that's way better then this. This printer is easy to setup, easy to use, reasonable price wise, but it's not the best for picture printing.
I have a few of these that I've collected by trying to get my cart up to $25 for free shipping =PI wasn't expecting tooooo much out of them, since I usually purchase Sandisk extremeIII cards with higher class ratings, but I was pleasantly surprised when I popped it into my Nikon D90 and was shooting away.I now use them mostly in my Lumix LX5 and as backups for my Nikon.If you're planning to shoot video on these, perhaps reconsider. These aren't the fastest cards out there, and while I have no problem shooting stills with them, I wouldn't recommend them for any sort of HD video recording since the speed and size of the card probably won't hold up.
No additional programming was required. Once the unit is attached properly to the remote start (or other equipment), the directions are very easy to follow. Please note that this unit (and whatever you're attaching with it) likely involves detailed information about the wiring in the vehicle. Good luck.
Do Not buy from, i warn you!!!!! I did and they lied about the shipping and sent me the wrong item, BEWARE
I just recieved my new Cd-RW today, and it was easily installed in 20 minutes with clear and precise instructions. Then I burned mp3's to two CD-R media discs and they were perfect!! It may take 30 minutes or more, but people forget that the size of the files may be large so it takes a lot longer to burn. Overall, I am so pleased that I finally got a CD-RW drive and it works great!!!!! Highly Recommend It.
After 18 months of wearing this all the time, well whenever I'm wearing trousers which is about 16 hours a day 365 days a year, it has finally started to show some signs of failure. So after about 9000 hours of use the stitching has started to come loose on the belt loop. But I know why, the high sides on my friends BMW M Roadster seats catch the camera when I dump my 270 pound frame into them and the case takes the strain. I heard the first stich go about six months ago and now the rest have started to come loose. I'll actually stitch the current one and use it as a spare when the new one arrives.This case is actually one of the primary reasons I bought the S500. The similar case for my old Ixus was a surprise and a huge bonus.The case fits like a glove and allows you to capitalize on one of the primary features of the Elph/Ixus line, size. My decision to buy the Ixus many, many years ago, was based largely on the fact that I never had my SLR with me when I saw a photo opportunity. For years the Ixus lived on my belt, it went to work and on vacations. It has been on most rides in Florida including the biggest and fastest coasters and I've never had a problem, it's always right there when you wnat it. It's been on horses, bikes and in planes and it was never in the way.If you want a manly purse then buy an SLR and you can feel like a pro as you hump all your gear around. If you buy a mid sized case for this then you might as well buy a bigger camera because you just lost most of the advantage.If you want to always have a camera handy without it ever getting in the way then buy a new S410 or S500 and one of these cases then get yourself a Sandisk 512Mb ultra II here on Amazon and you are all set.
AWESOME for the price, but be carefull with your wattage. this is for anyone who needs a hard hitter for a low price.
It's not listed in the product description but the Pico works with the iPod Mini too. Like the other reviewers, I found it easy to setup: tune the radio, turn on iPod, connect the Pico, tune the Pico, done). In my car, the static interference was less noticeable when the unit was placed in close proximity to the radio. I noticed this as well with my home stereo. Maybe the next generation Pico needs a larger antennae, or my iPod needed charging. Regarding sound quality, my other car has a built-in iPod connector. The Pico sound quality is comparable, somewhat muted, but enjoyable. The Pico does offer the advantage of displaying the iPod menu to select tunes. I've read mixed reviews on other FM transmitters, but I am pleased with the Pico.
This worked great! I bought several adapters for a recent overseas trip and this one worked flawlessly. The adapter is small and light weight which is why I ultimately took it with me.
The battery is needed for longer video recording with the JVC HDCamcorder. Like the camera, the battery is light weight. I like these two products, and I am enjoying them. They were good values for the money.
the review said it woould work with my ipod shuffle. but it DID NOT.got in my truck to use it and was VERY BUMMED OUT!!!
What a terrific cable for my video equipement this is. The 6 foot length allows for easy connection to my tv.
I have used their stuff for my radios while white water rafting with success. I wanted something to house my camcorder in so I could film underwater so I bought this item. After testing the waterproof-ness as recommended I puckered my cheeks and submerged my camcorder. It worked really well!!! The movies came out amazing. Well worth the money.
It's supposed to be Mac compatible, but it doesn't work with most IM programs like iChat, MSN, etc. It only works with Yahoo! IM and only without sound and VERY LOW pisture quality.
I know many people have written to say that this device was not worth the deal of the day price they paid for it...but so far, i have had no trouble with the device. The selling feature for me is the ability to change the station when it becomes static as I travel. With the usual IPOD FM transmitter, you preset the station to the device via your computer, so when you are traveling and the preset station (88.7fm) happens to be in use in the city your traveling through, you are unable to hear your IPOD. This device allows you to scan until you find a clear or unused station, to allow you to hear your IPOD clearly.I have not used the FM radio feature, cause I listen to the music on my IPOD.
FYI: To configure remote viewing I found the following FAQ at[...]"1. Make sure the DVR system is connected to the network and able to connect to the internet.2. Go into the NV software.3. Click on Setup, then Network.4. Enable the cameras to make them viewable over the internet.5. Remember the Server IP and remote console Port that is currently being used.6. Remember the Web Viewer Port. ( Default is 80, but you can change this if your network has any restrictions on ports.)7. Click Ok, then OK again8. In order for PCs to access your DVR, the Network option must be enabled. Click on the Network button shown on the window. The button should change color, which will indicate that the option has been turned on."The card has worked fine for over a year on several evolutions of mother boards and windows op. systems. When you get the instillation CD for the Avermedia DVR software copy the installation code as future software revisions require the original code. The software has been updated twice since I purchase the card...
FIRST I NEED TO GO FROM A WIRE HARNESS THAT RUNS BACK UP LIGHTS, STOP LIGHTS, TURN LIGHTS, AND CLEARANCE LIGHTS.ALL SEPARATE SIGNAL CIRCUITS FROM THE TOW VEHICLETO POWER CLEARANCE AND COMBINATION STOP AND DIRECTIONAL LIGHT BULBS. A 4 WIRE SYSTEM, YOU HAVE TO HAVE SOME LOGIC CONVERSION.THE DIRECTIONALS MUST BLINK THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON ONE SIDE WITHOUT AFFECTING THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE OTHER. THAT IS THE CNALLENGE THIS DEVICE SOLVES.THIS THING ACTUALLY WORKS AND WAS REALLY EASY TO INSTALL. YOU CAN DESIGN AND MAKE ONE OF THESE BUT THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN MAKE ONE AT TEN TIMES THE COST OF DOING IT YOURSELF. THIS IS POTTED, CHEAP, EFFECTIVE, AND ABOVE ALL SIMPLE TO USE.THE HARDEST DECISION WAS TO REALIZE THAT YOU MUST PUT IT BETWEEN THE CABLE ON THE TOW VEHICLE AND THE CONNECTOR LEAVING THE VEHICLE.IN MY CASE I CHOSE THE AMAZON SAME BRAND 4 WIRE ROUND TRAILER CONNECTOR. THIS IS NOT SIMPLE AS THERE IS SHEET METAL BETWEEN THE TWO DEVICES CONNECTED BY FOUR WIRES IF YOUR TRAILER CONNECTOR IS BODY MOUNTED. CONVERTER TO WIRE--- THROUGH BODY METAL--- TO CONNECTOR THAT IS LATER BOLTED DOWN FROM THE OUTSIDE.SEQUENCE IS WRITTEN IN STONE. NOTICE THE WORD 'LATER'.
this thing has been eating my aaa's for 3 years now, the dog walked by bam it turned on, too much bass and it turned on again til i read robo's fix in this rev. section, pulled the motion sensor out and bam i got 4 months out of the batteries thanks robo...
I purchased this card mainly to work with my my asus EEE as a medium for transferring large files between the desktop and the EEE. It works great for that purpose but when it comes to my canon A590IS Powershot, this thing is an unacceptable failure. I unfortunately only recently discovered this in the middle of my vacation to Costa Rica. At first, it seemed to be working fine. Pictures saved and I was ecstatic to have a 2000 picture capacity. Everything was nice until I actually went to review the pictures. Many were intact and displayed well, but several and coincidently the best pictures were completely corrupted. I couldnt view them on the camera which displayed a question mark and I couldnt open them when I transferred them to the computer. I first thought this was simply the characteristic of the horrible JPEG file format but I decided to give JPEG the benefit of the doubt and do a test on the card. I used it to take 10 more photos. I then went to review them. One of the ten was corrupted from the start. But with each review (opening the file), more and more seemed to become corrupted. I then used my other cards and did the same test, experiencing none of the problems. Im pretty pissed off that an eighth of my vacation photos (and coincidently some of the best ones) are completely messed up because of this card. I still have 3 weeks to go but have truly lost some great memories.
Update: 3/8/2012 - It's been a year since I bought this keyboard, and I'm still very pleased with it. I have purchased a Macbook Pro and use it instead of my 2006-iMac 20". The keyboard works great with the Macbook. Battery life is around 6-8 weeks.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++I've had this keyboard about 6 weeks. I think it's a great value from Amazon. It looks and feels like an Apple product; it matches perfectly my 2006 white iMac. You can no longer get an Apple wireless keyboard, white or aluminum, with a numeric keypad.It was easy to install. It works great both in Mac OS and Windows Vista; BUT, I use Bootcamp which requires a restart during which you hold down the options key. This keyboard doesn't work during the restart; so when I switch to Windows, I have to attach the USB keyboard. I'll look into installing Parallels to resolve that problem.I paid $40 to Amazon for this keyboard, while the price in the stores is between $70-80.I don't know about battery life; I assume I'll have to replace them every 8-10 weeks, according to the manual. This keyboard operates wirelessly ONLY. There is no USB option for it.After six weeks, I'm VERY pleased; Five Stars!
This is a perfectly acceptable mulitswitch for Directv if you only want standard definition programmingIt cannot do "Wide Band", so you'll miss out on the great majority of HD programming available. Basically, you'll only get the older, legacy MPEG2 HD channels that are being phased out.
The switch works as expected, was packaged decently.Unfortunately, I think the mod (bridge + neck in series) sounds way too muddy and strips the tele's sound of everything that makes it a tele (that sparkle and clarity), but that's a matter of taste and not related to the quality of the product.
I'm using this device with Windows XP Media Center Edition v2002, SP2 on a HP Pavilion P4, 3GHz, 1GB of RAM.I get the bluescreen when connecting to another PC on my network and attempting to transfer files. Needless to say this thing is not reliable.I believe the USB design is flawed, I'm going to switch to the PCI model.
I have this thing hooked up to a TV tuner card on my PC so I can watch ballgames in a little window when I'm on the PC. Same problem with the IR extender. I've done several trial and error tests on it. It seems to work if the receiver is within 5 feet of the sender. When the distance is more, I only got it to work when I pointed the remote at a 45-degree angle to the right (from dead center) of the unit. I have the IR thingy about 3 inches from my cable box pointing up at the cable box IR hole at a 45 degreee angle. I just programmed my favorites in the remote and click like crazy until it finally hits the channel I want. It seems when I want channel 44 or something, it'll only catch one number - the first or last - so this is easier. :)
I am writing this in hopes that it will appear where others can read it but-where are the other customer reviews? I didn't see any for the m505 (even though there are plenty for the Ipaq 3765) and hope Palm m505 customer reviews come back soon!-The m505 is lighter than the Ipaq 3765 or recent Journadas.-The Palm OS is user-friendly so you don't have to read instructions to navigate within it. The 3765 has very meager documentation and it is NOT obvious how to open a new file in Pocket Word,or do anything on the aesthetically beautiful, but unhelpful Ipaq. For user-unhelpfulness the Ipaq screen rates right up there with the C-prompt on the old DOS machines. If you don't know what you want and how to get there, forget it.-If you need technical support to understand the Ipaq, forget it. With Palm, you can just go to palmsupport.com and you can either e-mail them and get a detailed reply in 48 hours or you can go on-line and chat with a reasonably helpful &quot;expert&quot;. I never could find how to get technical support for the Ipaq. Try going to Compaq's or Microsoft's website and see if you can find support for the Ipaq and it's Microsoft operating sytem.-There is no screen cover for the Ipaq, just a limp leatherette case to slide it into. The m505 has a firm leather-like &quot;book cover&quot;, that easily flips open and which protects the screen.Yes the Ipaq display is brilliant and the m505's is dull, but you can see it easily enough, even though it is weak in the aesthetics department. However, the Ipaq tells you to put it on the charger every time you work at your desktop, in order to get 10-14 hours of battery life . Palm's battery charges very quickly. The m505 gives you an automatic readout of battery life remaining that you don't have to be a rocket scientist to find or read. You get 3 weeks use (based on 40 minutes per day of use) with the Palm.-The two (2) Targus keyboards I tried out with the Compaq did not fold flat, so with each keystroke, there was a little clunk, as the keyboard hit the table. The Palm keyboard laid flat and was pleasant, quiet and non-distracting to type on.-The little on-screen keyboard of the Palm is a bit insensitive sometimes, so you really have to give each letter a solid tap or it might not register on-screen. The Ipaq's keyboard is very responsive to the stylus and is a joy to type on. However, I've heard the price one pays for this increased sensitivity is that the screen is also more vulnerable to being scratched. The Ipaq screen is also not covered by the 1 year guarantee and is very expensive to replace.So, in sum, the m505 is a little ugly-looking compared to the Ipaq but is durable, lightweight, well-constructed, does the job right, recharges quickly, and is intuitively user-friendly, with good technical support. The m505 lets me focus on getting my work done, rather than using up the extravagant amounts of time needed to figure out the correct care and feeding required by the more elegantly beautiful Ipaq.
I don't normally add my two cents, but with this when it was a necessity. I have a very nice Denon 7.1 system in my living room, but i have kids. Very often i want to retreat to the bedroom to watch movies or listen to my music. I did not want to spend very much money for the surround sound in this room and tried to scimp. I returned a different system three times for faulty play. I spent and extra $30 for this system, which was still under $200. I would not change it for anything. It has incredible sound in the smaller setting of a bedrooom and I often find myself retreating to the room to watch movies and relax. This is a simple system that is easy to set up and worth every penny.
It's perfectly clear. It feels rock solid. The threads mate perfectly with my Canon lens. The OEM lens cover snaps in securely. It has stood up to the abuse of this amateur as he's chasing his kids around on hikes, outings, and sporting events. It's definitely more of a lens protector than a filter, but overall, I'm very happy.
I bought this in April 2007 and have just now used up the first of the 2 cartridges. I'd estimate I've printed roughly 150 papes, so that's about 10 cents page, which seems reasonable to me. Quality is very good, prints neatly and reliably.
This little case fits SP-550, SP-560, and SP-570 cameras precisely, with pockets for small accesories, such as extra batteries and xD picture cards. I is extremely well made, attractive and compact. Even if one uses larger cases, this one is ideal for those times when one only wants to carry the camera and keep it well protected.
I would suggest this camera to anyone who wants a reasonable camera that takes wonderful pictures. I got this camera as a gift a few years ago, and have yet to take a picture that does not turn out perfect. (I do however suggest always using 400 speed film.) I have bought a few of this camera for gifts, and plan do buy more for this Christmas season. I have also talked other friends and relatives into buying this for their use! This is a great camera for a great value!
I bought a pair of these over a year ago to upgrade my mom's computer. My mom has since given the computer to my sister and these RAM modules are still working. Good performance, a little pricey, but that was expected from RDRAM.If you have an older motherboard that only takes RDRAM, I would say these are a good buy. Of course, I wouldn't say that these are a great buy if you plan on running Windows Vista/7. Windows XP works fine, I haven't tried, but I am sure most distributions of Linux would be work too.
I sell cameras for a living and this is one of the most remarkable little point-and-shoots I've seen in quite awhile. I've taken photos with this camera that look better than ones taken with a Pentax, Olympus, or Sony SLR and are right on par with the Rebel xti and Nikon D40 SLR cameras. I literally went outside and took pictures of the same flower at the same time of day with the exact same camera settings on all the cameras and this camera produced that kind of quality. It's all in the lens!This little gem manages to have both an awesome lens and high megapixels in a small package. I have umpteen customers a day come into my place of business asking about megapixels, megapixels, megapixels. I try to tell them that the *LENS quality* is as important as the megapixels. You can get a 5 megapixel camera with an awesome lens and get an awesome photo. You can also get a 12 megapixel camera with a really cheap lens and get a really lousy photo.Now, there are some drawbacks, of course, as there are with any camera. If you are primarily shooting hummingbirds, sunsets, & diners in cozy bistros, then this is not the camera for you. The low light images can be noisy at high ISOs. I just try not to shoot at a high ISOs. Even in low light I can put the camera into the manual mode and manipulate the settings to take a good shot at ISO 200. (need a tripod!)While the camera has a minimal shutter lag and a burst mode, you won't quite be able to capture a 90 mph fast ball in mid-air the way you would with an SLR. However, I don't really know of any point-and-shoot that can keep up with an SLR when it comes to frames per second. I've successfully taken pictures of a greyhound in full stride, though, and that's pretty impressive. If it can keep up with the greyhound, then it can probably keep up with the grandchildren too. :)The zoom can be a tad frustrating at times. If they update it I hope they make the optical zoom about 6x instead of 4x, but you can always do some cropping after the fact.The macro shots are just amazing. I've uploaded some of them here. I took pictures of a tiny 3 inch long lizard and you could even see little nicks and scars in his skin.If you shoot in the 16:9 mode you can get a nice wide angle shot. You'll need to print it as a 4x7 to get the entire image but it's worth it if you go someplace like the Grand Canyon.One last thing I would note: I've had this camera almost since it was released and it hasn't really depreciated in value. The price has remained at the $[...] mark for over a year. Just like cars, most digital cameras immediately lose value almost from the minute you buy them because so many new models come out each year. Since it has the Leica lens, I think the resale on this camera is going to remain pretty good, making it a decent investment as far as point-and-shoot cameras go.Bottom line: if you are looking for a pocket camera to supplement your SLR, then I say look no further than this one.
Unlike my other USB 2.5" enclosures which work with any of my USB cords on any port, this works only with very specific combinations of cords and ports. IE, short, high quality cords on the first port of any port array. Laptop or desktop or usb port replicator doesn't seem to make any difference.While it will work, it is very annoying and I will be replacing it shortly.
This product is effective, but this doesnt fit T420 Lenevo 14.1 " screen. I dont know why probably they shipped me a different dimension filter not satisfied with that part for sure as I cant use it because I need to remove the filter each time I close the lid. Hope it helps other buyers with T420 Lenevo.
This product is worthless. I got it to take scratches off of an LCD, but it didn't even work on my Ipod, so no way I was going to use it on a monitor.
Yeah, this power strip is small and doesn't have many power ports. Go spend more money during these difficult times on a more expensive power strip if you need to. However, once you get past the size, this is a great power strip. The cord provided is very long, and can reach all the way around the back of a desk, home theatre set up, or anywhere you decide to snake this cord around. The cost of this excellent power strip from Monster is cheap and does it's job: power electronics. I've got my Mac Book Pro, WD external HD, Klipsch speakers, and an iHome all plugged into it and it powers them all wonderfully. Sure, I might get clearance issues every once in a while but with a little organizational skills, I power them all fine. For the money, for quality that you're getting, and for the background you get with Monster cable, it doesn't get any better than this.
The "Klear Screen iKlear Micro Chamois Kloth" is a great product and does everything it says it will do. We introduced my wife's ipad2 to her sisters on Easter and of course no one used the stylus. When we finally got it back, it was fill of fingerprints and smug marks. This presented no problem for this cleaning cloth. After a few wipes the ipad2 screen looked new again.I highly recommend this product.
If you are storing high resolution digital videos on your hard drive, this is a must!!! I am buying another one! Make sure that you upgrade to high speed USB or use the 1394 firewire for data transfer. It still takes time to transfer 4 gigabyte files, but it is not that bad.... about 7 minutes.
This little wonder has been unbelievably easy to learn to use. It gets a great signal and, in my experience, has been accurate enough to get me within five feet of where I am going quite consistently. I wish it came with a few more roads loaded on it's default map so that I didn't feel the need to purchase the map files. I love it.
Just spent over 4 hours trying to get this sucker to work. Finally cracked it but unless you're seriously IT literate then forget it. The documentation is appaling forcing you to resort to Tech Support and they don't seem to have much a clue either.As per previous posts here I can't get it to work with WPA but I have got 128-bit WEP running.Problems encountered:To set this thing up you must be ethernet connected to start with despite what the instructions suggest.Make sure your printer is NOT configured to work Offline. The Print Server simply wont work if this is the case.After every configuration change to the print server, turn it off and back on.Don't bother trying to configure wireless security until you have got it to work in an unsecured wireless mode.I couldn't get it to work under 128-bit encryption until I had successfully got it to work on 64-bit encryption.I also had to change it to use a fixed IP rather than DHCP.Finally if you have a network of PCs then there is some extremely strange behaviour from the Print Server Web interface. On one of my PCs (Win 2000) using both IE and Firefox I was getting various errors such as IP address validation errors that said the number had to be between 1 and 255. Great exception all my numbers where between 1 and 255. Also the Wireless security page just ignored all input. It said it had saved it but it was a complete lie. However when I swithced to the other PC (also Win 2000) everything suddently magically worked. Absolutely no idea why.In short unless you have a degree in IT networking/wireless and 3+ hours to kill then forget it.
I love this product. I travel every week and have tried many types of Computer bags, with and without wheels. Getting on and off planes, going through airports,in and out of cars, etc...I never could find the right type of bag. This one helps me remain organized, it's light, for a wheeled computer bag, and I can put things on top of it while a wheel it along my side. I love the spinner wheels because I don't have to drag it behind me. The size is perfect because it will fit below the airplane seat or in the overhead bins--my other ones won't. It's just large enough to hold all I need-not too big to tempt me to overstuff. I love the easy access to my laptop--it speeds up the security process.I received the product on time.
Works as it should. If you have two Optical (toslink) cables to connect together then this does the job. It fits both ends snugly and locks them in place so they do not fall out....Nothing else much to say.
I was worried when I bought the Shuffle- my friends complained about it with numerous insults. Among the complaints were: "There's not even a screen!" and "You can't even pick which song you want- it just shuffles them!"Boulle.You can pick the songs you want. There is two ways to listen: randomly or in order. There as easy to access with the flick of your thumb. Yes, you have to cycle through, but that's alright. Normally, the fact you can't pick the songs with a screen would make my rating go down to four stars- but realistically, most $100 MP3 players only hold thirty songs; and while they DO have screens, you still have to cycle through.Once I got it, people were amazed, but still skeptical. They thought I wasted my money. I got 90 songs more than the average MP3 player, at the expense of having a screen. Mny people told me: "It sucks- how do you know what song you're on?" How? I listen to the song. I'm gonna hear it anyway, so what do I care if I can't see the name of the song on the screen. If I downloaded the song onto my Shuffle, I probably know what the song is called. I don't need reassurance from a screen.Pros:120 songs- 90 songs more than most MP3 players this price.Cheap- only $100iTunes is the easiest program ever.Cons:No screen.
So I did buy this Case for my sony Vaio S460 notebook, and I am very happy with it. It fits like a glove. It is a wetsuit like material, very nice. It keeps it safe from scratches. So I just keep my notebook in this case, and carry ot around in my backpack with ome books. Excelent case, a must buy for anyone who wants to carry their laptop with their usual stuff andnot having to carry an extra bag for tour laptop.
could not find a remote keypad to work on my old Overhead opener. connected this to my door opener along with the Linear MTDK keypad. Works great.
I've used this handy device many places where there has been a router available but no wireless connection. It's quick and easy to plug in and connect to. The range is wonderful as well. In one location the modem was in an upstairs bedroom. I plugged in the pocket router and everyone could get on line anywhere in the house. Having all three modes available is convenient so it can be used anywhere.
I just set up my YSP-1000 last week. For the record it is wall mounted in an almost square room 22X25 ft. I chose this system as it seemed to give me the surround sound I wanted without running cables across floors or through walls. The set up is very easy with the included microphone and installation by myself took less than an hour.The sound is clear and definitely gives the impression of coming from different points in the room. This may not be as clear however if the room has openings or different surfaces (mine does not). The YSP gives you the option of multiple listening methods, 5 beam to simulate 5 speakers, 3 beam for 3 etc. I have used 5 beam almost exclusively although the night feature is useful for lower volume levels. It is important to note that the 5 beam is only available if you have a square or rectangular room.Because the speaker is focused on one point in the room, (the place where you put the microphone in the set up phase) you do get a faint echoing if you move a reasonable distance away from the center point. On a 3 seater couch I didnt notice significant difference unless I walked towards the room corners. Overall however, the appearance of one single speaker strip mounted above my tv and almost true surround sound outweighed the alternative of multiple speaker points and holes in my walls.Best of all, if I move, it just comes off the wall and comes with me.
Action, lower light or overcast, this is a versatile film for your camera needs. Portraits or landscapes, capture all you images on a great piece of film
This case is perfect for me, protects my Z22 from all my pocket junk and is easy to open for use.
The cable company didn't do it right the first time, leaving me to pop my wheelchair over a cable across the middle of the room, daily. So this effective, efficient coupler, enabled me to solve my own problem without the outrageous expense of another cable company visit. Fit well and the information makes it to my TV screen.
I got a new Panasonic DVD/VCR combo with DVD burner, so I researched blank discs and this seemed the best choice of brand. I have Memorex blank CDs for my computer and they are terrible, I end up with more coasters than good discs so (along with the bad Memorex DVD reviews) I knew to avoid those. These DVDs are working perfectly so far. The picture quality is good, and I love the movie spool design on them.Update: Not a bad one in the bunch. These DVDs are more expensive than plain white but I like how much nicer these look.
I personally own 2 Harmony 880s. The first was purchased around the release of the model and was half price through an Employee Purchase Program. The second was for $99 during the most recent Black Friday sales.I'm very pleased with them for the prices I paid. But, I don't really have much experience with other remotes with a MSRP of ~$250, so I don't have much to compare to.I would give compatibility 5 out of 5 since I have yet to find a component I needed not in the online database. The online database even had my Monoprice HDMI switch and obscure PS3 IR-to-Bluetooth converter. Should the database lack a command, it can be quickly and easily programmed through the software and built-in IR sensor, using the original remote. I'm not sure there is any way for them to improve on that level of compatibility. Additionally, if the standard buttons aren't enough, you can map at least 6 pages (I've never gone above 2, so I'm not sure of the upper limit) of functions to the 8 buttons on the color screenEase of use for me is probably closer to a 5 out of 5. However, I am quite tech savvy. I would give it a 3 for the average user, because I don't believe it will be as easy for them. Adding a new device or activity generally takes me a good 15 minutes or so to get everything just the way I want it. However, once I've tweaked and tweaked and tweaked some more I'm always very satisfied with the end result and never have to go back unless something in my setup changes.Cost benefit at my $99 purchase price would easily be a 5 of 5, but since normal price is $250 (which is absurd for any remote, I don't care if it can read my mind) it gets only 3.Overall, I think it is pretty well built, although I would prefer the softer, rubbery buttons of most standard remotes.As for ergonomics, again I feel they are overall good, but something more akin to TiVo's playback button arrangement would be nicer.
It was all the reviews I read that made me lean toward buying this projector and now I have it, I'm glad I listened.It's everything you want in a projector and the price is excellent for what you get.Turned my lounge room into a movie theater overnight.Get yourself a surround sound setup and then buy this baby and no movie will ever be the same. I'm running four HDMI cables from a "HDMI switcher" three in (dvd,cable tv,xbox)and one 25' hdmi cable out to the projector.
Tech support for NERO is horrible but tech support for the actual product is great. It wouldn't work on my desktop but it works beautifully on my lap top. Go figure...
I bought these headphones after reading some of the other reviews and I have been very pleased with them. I bought them for my 1 1/2 year old daughter for a plane trip across country. Even on the smallest setting they fit her perfectly! The pads around the earphones fit around her ears and were comfortable for her. For a child her age it took some practice wearing them before we actually got on the plane. They also work well in the car so that my husband and I don't have to listen to Elmo singing in our ears. I highly recommend this product if you have small children and need a good set of headphones for your portable DVD player. I am sure that we will get good use of them as she grows since the headphones are adjustable. This is a great, affordable product!
I have this on a Dell Letitude E6510, and it's great. Having a 30-degree viewing angle of privacy is awesome. Even if the person is sitting right next to me on the train, they can't see what is on the screen.Further, it's protecting my LCD screen from getting etched by the keyboard. I've seen this all too often on laptops that are in backpacks where books in the pack press the closed lid against the keyboard. I can afford spending $70 for a new privacy filter again. I can't afford to get a new LCD screen.My only gripes are the glare and the branding of the privacy screen. The back glare is annoying enough to remove the privacy filter when I don't need it. And the branding on the privacy screen is just plain silly, obstructing text produced by the computer.Other than that, it's a sweet measure of security that anyone should take when traveling in public with their laptop.
I read the reviews on Amazon and on Target.com (Target's reviewers gave it a lower average). I did not want to buy it, but after visiting three nearby stores, it became apparent that this was the only 1.5" curling iron that I could have if I wanted it that day (which I did). The other negative reviews were right. Yes, the curling iron does get hot, quickly, and it could potentially curl your hair... if you don't accidentally turn it off while rolling your hair, and if you don't need to hold onto the tip, and if you don't burn your fingers.The comment about the on/off switch being too easily depressed during normal curling - TRUE. The comment about the tip being too hot - TRUE (in case you thought you'd grip the tip to avoid gripping the handle, thereby turning the iron off while curling.). Nobody has mentioned the shape of the tip... it is a dome shape and ribbed so that your fingers slide right off the end. Unless of course, you grip a little closer to the handle. Then your fingers will slide right onto the 400 degree hot curling surface. And worst of all... if you use it on heat setting #4 or #5, YOU WILL RADIATE THE SMELL OF BURNED HAIR - ALL DAY LONG.My last 1.5" curling iron was a Conair Instant Heat which retails for about half and worked well for several years. I'm getting that one again.
I received the Garmin 60 CSx as a Christmas gift from my wife. We used it on Christmas day and New Years and now I am looking for my own GPS as my wife and daughter took over the one I got for Christmas. It works wonderfully. Great satellite reception, very accurate, and easy to use.
I am not a professional photographer, so wanted something easy to use, yet with excellent photos - this Kodak Easyshare Z7590 is perfect. I love the 10x Optical Zoom that I can take pictures and bring them in for a much clearer picture!Have seen professional photographers work with all their different lens and equipment and that is great if one gets paid for their photos - but I wanted just an easy to use camera that would get great shots and this is exactly what I got with this camera - I rate it very highly!Bev from Hawaii
The Battery Center sent me the wrong battery. I paid for the Lenmar battery but got a cheap knock off. It was a Christmas gift for my father but he won't use it because he thinks it may be the brand that Canon is warning their customer may blow up within the camera. It's been over a month but I'm going to see if I can still get a refund.
Threads fit very well to the Tamron lens and did not affect the color balance. Great filter to protect the lens. Did not notice distortion.
Arrived exactly as it said on the tin, on time and in prefect working order. I had my electric piano, lava lamp and a few other items shipped over from the UK to my apartment in California and all of them worked perfectly when I plugged them into this transformer. No noise and very very little heat generated even after many hours of it being in constant use.Other people's comments seem harsh. The box was indeed bashed up a little, but anyone who knows anything about how heavy duty electrical items are stored should expect this, the item itself worked wonderfully and without any physical blemishes whatsoever.Also for people complaining that there are no instructions, quite frankly, if you need instructions with this then you dont deserve to own anything worthy of plugging into it in the first place.4 stars only, mainly because I`m mean, and to get 5 stars from me it would have had to arrive in the arms of a bikini clad Brazilian model - those UPS guys just dont do it for me.
Quality is excellent, some of the best photos I have seen from an inkjet printer. The enclosed software does the job but is not intuitive in use. There are 2 basic printing programs that could have been combined into one program.The direct print from a memory card takes quite a bit to get used to. It is a difficult series of menus to go through that will perhaps become easier to use with practice.I like the ability to change individual color cartridges when one runs out without having to change the print head.It seems to handle various types and weights of paper without problems but the 4x6 feeder is somewhat clunky to use and seems to jam occasionally.When printing edge to edge on 4X6 it is not true edge to edge as it leaves a margin that necessitates the use of a tear off tab.One major problem is that Canon's listing says that it supports the XD card in the specifications, I found out the hard way through Canon's technical support that it requires an adapter card from XD to Compact flash that costs about $60.00. In some of the specifications, the need for an adapter was NOT listed and in others it was cleverly worded so that it seemed ambiguous.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! The camera worked fine for the first few months with the exception that it used batteries at a ridiculous rate. If I took approximately 30 pictures I would have to go thru 2 sets of batteries. If I took 5 pictures and put the camera away for a couple of weeks I would have to replace the batteries to take pictures. Then for no apparent reason it's functionality started to go awry. I try to take pictures of my kid's during special events and the flash would'nt go off and I'd get a VERY low light picture. I'd push the Flash Settings Button and it would start recording a video. I also bought a new computer that came with an HP printer that did'nt work properly straight out of the box. Every time I tried to print something it would pull the paper unevenly and result in a jammed up printer. NO MORE HP PRODUCTS FOR ME.
I was concerned about how high these devices were as I am using a work issued Dell Laptop (D-610) with a port replicator. This device is sturdy enough to support both devices without making fan noise and it's only about half an inch high. Because it supports both I didn't have to worry about it resting under the computer alone and creating a lift angle causing a flaky connection with the docking station. The price is quite reasonable and I recommend it highly for any 15 inch laptop and I suspect it would work fine for larger ones too. It can be used with the USB port on either side for flexibility too.
I have to disagree with the nay sayers that reviewed this lens. It is a very good lens and a terrific value. It has sharp focus through most of it's range and is a perfect companion for any Canon EOS camera. In fact I like it so much that it will become my primary lens and replace the EF-S 18mm to 55mm lens that was packaged with my Rebel T1i.
Easy to set up...i have Comcast for my internet service and i was looking to save the $7 a month that i had been spending on renting a cable modem. All it took was one call to Comcast and the modem was up and running.
I had this for one month and the motor to open the 5 disc changer failed. Also, the remote control stopped working even though the batteries had been tested, and the power button wouldn't turn on the unit. The buttons on the control panel didn't respond at all. Then a week later, the unit began working properly again (although not the disc changer motor). Every once in a while the power button fails, and the disc changer is now useless and the unit won't play any CD's.
bought this recently as a second backup battery. Seems to work just as well as the original. Will update review after extended use later.
Great spotting scope.I gave it three stars because they advertised it comes with soft case as well as a hard case.The soft case was NOT included.
* The Xti is a small camera. If you have large hands, then this makes holding it a much more pleasureable affair.* It holds two batteries. Kind of cool to be able to shoot twice as long without switching.* It has copies of the basic camera controls on the side, so that when you're shooting in the vertical format you can still hold the camera naturally. Cool.Price is perhaps a little steep. People say the Opteka is just as good and 2/3 the price. I never checked it out.
This product has functioned great for me. The sound quality is great. You cannot beat the storage capacity for the price.
Bought one for myself and loved it and my brother was looking for one and he checked out all of the features on my Garmin StreetPilot C580 and was impressed as he was looking at other GPS and loved mine. I went online to Amazon and purchased one for him for Christmas. Great Product. Recommend this item highly for purchase if you are looking for a GPS.
This product is definitely worth the money! It also was shipped real quick. Sound quality is great, picture quality is perfect, I'm pumped with this sweet DVD player. No problems with it.
The prodcut is good, and gives value for money
After an exhaustive search for a good FM transmitter, I thought this product was a good choice: it seemed to have a good quality and a reasonable price, but it doesn't work so well after all.The pros:-No batteries needed, just plug it in the cigarette lighter. Also you still have the plug available because of the built-in outlet-Easy-to-read, blue-color backlit screen-Long pigtail cable. To give an idea of how long it is, a person sitting on the rear seat can use the player while connected to the transmitter on the front-You can choose almost any station you want-It can be retracted to take less space when stored-The materials are fine - FM transmitters are not the sturdiest devices anyway, but this one seems fineThe cons:-The worst one: lots of interference and noises. It's hard to find a station where the audio listens properly.Bottom line: Choose a better one if possible. This one is not the worst, but as I said, it's not so good.
I have 2 of these and have used them for a least 2 years and they work just fine. However, they require an electrical supply that must be plugged into the wall. Not too long ago, I bought a much larger Seagate external hard drive from Amazon and it's much smaller but with 5 times the storage, PLUS, it is powered via a USB connection, so everything is much neater beside my work station. If you need just a 160GB external hard drive, the Trexstor is just fine, and inexpensive, but you still have to contend with having to plug the power supply into wall outlet.
I'm very pleased with the T5200, So much so the day I recieved my shippment after testing them with my kids, I ordered another set. I like the design, the quality of construction, and the sound quality. Big radio features in compact afordable package.
I bought this back in 2003 never reviewed it now I get a post to review. If you want a standard def combo kit this is the one for you.
My camera is at Nikon for second repair, First time the Flash would not retract, They fixed that problem, Now it is back as the camera does not recognise that a memory card is present. I m now in my second week of waiting for this repair.
I used this battery for a Yellowstone Vacation and it lasted each day without going low. There was probably enough battery to last two days. I like the gauge on the outside of the battery. It gives the user an idea of how much power is left in the battery without having to go through the powering up process. Innovative.
Basic functionality doesn't work properly. I had the following problems with it:1. Shuts down on its own randomly.2. Hangs every few days.3. Firmware upgrade didn't work.4. Tried again and it came back with the unit set to Japanese.5. Client utility works sometimes - not always.6. You have to initialize the unit often.
I looked in several places for a small bedside clock radio and oreded the Aiwa from Amazon. Trouble is the radio bands are so close it's almost impossible to locate and tune into a radio station, so I moved it to another room and am still looking for a radio. I am disappointed and unfortunately you can't try it out in advance. Woulddn't buy it again. But is cute!Flo Philips
Nikon makes the best of camera equipment. However, with the best equipment comes a cost that is higher than some. So if you want quality and money is not an issue, go Nikon.
This is a very small camera (carry it in your front pocket) and very easy to use. The pictures seem to be quite good. You do have to pay for Advantix developing (a little more than regular).
My last headphones were the AKG K272 HD headphones which were around $250. They dont come close to matching these headphones. and for less then half of the cost. The sound quality is better, the headphones are louder in general, and the bass is louder and clearer. I use these with my computer and ipod and there perfect. There pretty portable as well because they fold up. I listen to genres from techno to jazz and classical music and these headphones support all of these genres.
It is a great product, I had a lot of fun using it, planet doesn't see so big but it has an amazing clarity and sensibility to find stars.Set up the computer is difficult, I'm still using manually.Shipping was fast, and properly packed.
I've had this machine for almost a month, and I'm hopelessly hooked!I had the same problem with it telling me I had six days left of my free trial right out of the box, but they were very helpful when I called, so there's a plus for customer service. I also can't imagine living without some of the TiVo Plus options -- which is, of course, the purpose of the free trial...to suck me in!The machine itself was incredibly easy to set up, and very simple to use. The setup manual didn't have any diagrams to do so, but I ran it through my stereo to get better sound, and it worked without a hitch. I encountered a couple glitches in programming the universal remote to work with both the TV and stereo, but those also work very well.I, too, wish it would let me know how much space I have left before it starts randomly deleting programs to record others. This hasn't happened yet, but the threat that it might makes you stay on top of burning them to disk. Burning DVDs is a piece of cake, but it can't record anything while you're burning, so timing it between shows is key.The only other feature on my Wish List would be that it would mark shows I've watched already. Otherwise, I'm very happy with this impulse purchase and would highly recommend it!
Just purchased the MP600 multi-function printer after my brother purchased one. Got to view it in action which you really don't get to see at local retailers. I have always been an EPSON user ever since I had a PC. My biggest complaint and problem with them were the heads consistently dried up and clogged and ultimately I used more ink cleaning them then actually printing documents and photos. The Canon MP600 is designed very well and performs beautifully. So far no problems with the heads clogging up. Granted I only had it for a couple of months. However the print head is removable and replaceable, so if clogging became a problem you could replace it. Unlike other brands which the heads are integrated into the unit and once they go your printer is basically dead. I like the LCD screen, the scroll wheel, and the menues are easily navigated. Very user friendly. Easy to set up. Although not a dedicated "photo" printer the photos I printed were crisp and vibrant compared to the actual photo. I read some reviews and few people complained about the quality of their prints. I just don't get it. I think some people just don't know how to set up and customize settings to get the print that you want. They just assume that the printer will do everything for them. Now granted there is no "perfect" printer out there. You can research every brand known to mankind and you will always find people writing something negative about it. However when you look at the reviews of this model from people using it how could you not give it a shot? Some people complained that it did'nt have a built in fax. There is a model, I think the MP 850 (may not be the right model #, but I did see it) which does have a fax built in for about $25 more. For me I never fax. Everything is scan and e-mail so I wouldn't buy that one. So to complain that it doesn't have a built in fax is irrelevant. Buy the one that best suits your needs. I guess everyone is entitled to their opinions and they do help when making a decision so they are all valuable to a certain degree. Canon has a good reputation. They also produce highly rated devices with positive reviews. Not just on Amazon but other sites as well. If you're not happy with your current printer give this on a try. Hopefully your experience will be as positive as mine.
First things first, I never knew what the difference between a normal scientific calculator and a financial calculator was until I was required to purchase one for an introductory business class. I asked for some suggestions from my company's finance department and they recommended either this calculator or the HP 12c I think is the number. I went with this model as it is the one used by my book for the class.I immediately fell in love with it and have only begun to scrape the surface of all it's wonderful abilities. This calculator would have made my life a lot easier in earlier classes I took where I did all the calculations by hand that this calculator does with a press of a button.It is easy to use, easy to understand, the manual is written in a manner that is step by step, and I really love this calculator.
Needed one of these for my klipsch synergy 12" subwoofer.Goes on the wall securely, I am now assured if anything is going to happen my monster surge protector will take its life to save my subwoofer.A must buy for good and safe keeping of electronics regardless what it is!UPDATE*it makes the subwoofer sound cleaner and tighter, it has everything to do with noise filtering...
I've gone through many set of headphones of the years. These have stood the test of time for me. I've dropped them hard to the ground so many times on accident that it's not even funny. They work without a hitch. I'm happy enough with the range of 30 feet, I just like them for being able to walk around from place to place (drawing table to computer back to drawing table to the living room to the bathroom) I'm pretty antsy and pace an awful lot so to me these are a godsend. The range would probably be even better except the double thick fireproof sheetrock our walls are made out of causes it to lose signal a bit when you hop to a different room. It has an autosearch button on the headphones though so it's easy to pick back up the signal if they don't grab it automatically for you. It's not a big deal to me. I got these on a clearance sale for an embarrasingly low price and have been happy as hell with them. I've I'd know how nice they'd be I would have gotten them for gifts for people.
After having owned a Canon D60 (6mp DSLR) for five years, I bought this camera. I couldn't get over how small it was and yet how amazing the photos were and all at a price that makes this camera and awesome deal. When I put my 50mm lens on the body, I have a camera that's not much bigger than most point and shoots yet I have all the power of a DSLR. The only reason I didn't give this camera 5 stars was because I have BIG hands so even though I liked the small package it was too small for me and secondly it has no display on the top, only the LCD on the back. If you want to adjust ISO or shutter release setting, you have to use the LCD. Other than that, the pics are crazy sharp and the self cleaning sensor is a nice touch. I recommend this camera to anyone wanting to start out in photography.
This lense does as advertised, but it does not compare with the Canon lenses in how the mechanism moves or in optics. I use it for basic snapshot type stuff, but I use my Canon lenses for the photos that count. I would call this a good value for your money lense, but not the best.
I received this scanner from a low-price Amazon merchant, cincynow, promptly and in apparently good condition. Set-up was straightforward, and I began my big photo-scanning project of about 1,000 photo's of various sizes by sorting them by size. The feeder had difficulty with many of the older, thicker photographs, and the manual advises that it will not feed Polaroids. After about 300 scans the scanner (not the feeder) locked up with a blinking-red-light error that could not be fixed. This was on the first day that I owned the scanner, so I question the reliability of the scanner, although other customers have reported better luck. The vendor, cincynow, had no written return policy, and refused to replace the product, even though it was defective. I am disappointed that Amazon allows such merchants to hide behind the veil of Amazon legitimacy. Amazon has an appeal process that entails weeks of waiting before submission. So I advise you to check the merchant's return policy carefully (and make sure there IS one!) so you don't get stuck like I did. I found that Epson "support" (they call it that, I don't) was nearly useless. They told me that the vendor should replace the product. I hope you learn from my mistake!
The HDMI cable did not work.At the price it was offered, my quality expectations were rather low. This time I guess I lucked out.The cable simply does not transmit any signal.
You will never hear me complain about the fantastic quality of the Olympus P330 pictures. But good luck finding the paper/ink packets for sale. This is a dye sublimation printer so it is a real four-color process print like the professionals use. But before you buy be sure you can find a seller who will sell you 60 photo pack ink refills for under $75. Check the other feedback dates. This is an old printer circa 1998.
Its really a good product. It doesn't slip from ear and sound quality is also good.
I bought this system without hearing it first, because I already own a great Yamaha AVR and Yamaha subwoofer that is mated with Bose 401s and KLH center/surrounds. I thought that Yamaha would have good quality and I wasn't interested in spending allot of money for a second HTS. However, after set-up I was initially disapointed with the sound of the YHT-150 compared to my other system. I thought it had a noticable lack of crisp mid range and highs, as well as muffled vocals. In fact, I was ready to return it. However, after making adjustments to the center channel 5-band equalizer (reducing the 100kHz and 300kHz levels and boosting the 1kHz, 3kHz and 10kHz levels) it sounds very nice. I like crisp mid range and highs, other may not have the same issue. When watching "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" the clash of swords was sizzling while the subwoofer performed very well! I have the system in a good sized family room too and it fills it well. I like the AVRs numerous sound settings, everyone should easily find settings which they prefer for listening to non-Dolby broadcasts. The AVR doesn't have allot of video connection alternatives (best to connect your digital video sources directly to your HDTV), but that is fine with me since I only wanted to send it cable/DVD digital audio. I might try replacing the front and center 18 gauge speaker wire with 16 gauge just to see if I get more improvement. Overall, when I compare it to my much more expensive older system, I'm very happy with it, especially for the price. Glad I didn't return it, 4.5 stars!
For some reason I thought the bag was going to be a bit larger. Anyway, it fits my Sony Alpha 100 body, the kit 18-70mm Sony lens either attached or lying on top, and a 70-300mm telephoto in the main compartment. That's ALL it's going to fit in there. I also squeezed in Nikon lens cleaning pen in the zipper compartment that lies underneath the top (nice addition). Each side compartment fits the corresponding filter for each lens in it's case. That's almost an inch wide. The front compartment (also zippered) will easily fit a wired remote, extra battery, and other small accessories. So basically, everything I have it will fit, but if I get anything else I'm going to need a larger bag, think about this when you consider purchasing it.The bag though is amazingly durable for it's price. I feel safe with my camera in this bag. Though the strap clips are plastic they look well made and won't snap on you like I've heard before with other "cheaply priced" bags. The bag is "water-resistant" according to it's description which is a good thing to have. And though I don't plan on using this for five years, it is protected by a 5 year warranty.Overall, well made, compact, snug-fitting bag for my purposes. Would definitely buy again!UPDATE: It was good for a bit but then I got more gear and had to retire the bag. Plus the tags on the zippers kept coming off. Maybe I judged too quickly on this one. If you are looking for a bag for a DSLR buy something larger.
I've had my LaCie 1 TB Big Disk Extreme hooked up to my iMac for a little over a year and I've had no problems with it other than vibrational noises. Having had external hard drives fail on me in the past makes me constantly nervous, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Since I'd had two other external hard drives fail on me, both much smaller capacity, cheaper and USB rather than Firewire, I decided to buy a more expensive, larger, Firewire device & settled on this one after doing extensive research.I've been pleasantly surprised by:The easy set up, it truly is plug and play.The lightening speed transfer rates, it's VERY, VERY quick, just drag and drop even very large files and it copies them in no time. I copied all of the files from another computer and it took less than an hour for years of work, tons of files, photo's, artwork, applications, etc. to be copied onto the external hard drive.It stays nice and cool at all times & I leave it on all the time.My favorite feature is the huge 1TB capacity. I have broken it down into 4 partitions so that it holds all the files from an older computer, all of my art, scans & photos, a clone of my hard drive prior to upgrading my OS to the new Snow Leopard after hearing that many older applications wouldn't work with Snow Leopard (I've found this to be completely false) and I use a fourth partition for my Time Machine back ups & I still have a lot of space left on the drive.My only complaint is that it makes a lot of vibration noises, it does this not only when I am booting from it, copying to it or otherwise "using" it, but also when I am downloading stuff to my computer, opening applications on my computer and performing other functions on my computer. It makes me very nervous, but from what I've read this is pretty much standard with this and other drives. I think what I'll probably do, just to ease my own mind, is buy another one of these hard drives to back up this one, that way, if one fails I won't lose any of my files. Having lost years of irreplaceable work on previous hard drives has made me super cautious with my back up devices. Overall, this hard drive is awesome, if it wasn't for the noises I would have given it a five star rating.
I purchased this battery to replace the battery in a Belkin UPS. The battery was delivered on time. The cost was a lot less than I had expected. So far the battery works great. I consider this battery a very good value.
SanDish also makes a 3-1/2 floppy template you can insert your SmartMedia into to download your photos to your PC. It works great, and makes photo transfers simple. Be aware that the FlashPath only works with SmartMedia up to 32MB. Higher capacity chips are great for weddings and events where you want a lot of photos. A 32MB is more manageable for occasional photographers.
If you're looking for the best sound card around, this is the one.It's the best, of the best, of the best, sir!Enough said.The only improvement you could make is to get it with the LiveDrive II (Sold Seperately).
Tried this adapter with multiple DVI monitors, multiple HDMI computers, and multiple DVI cables. Each time one of the colors would drop out (ie. only show Blue and Red, or Green and Blue). I could get it to show a normal picture for a split second if I pulled the plug out almost all the way and angled it a certain direction, but after a flash of normal color it would disconnect and the monitor would go blank.It's in the mail on the way back to Amazon and I'm trying a male DVI to female HDMI instead.
This card is amazing. I think its the best thing on the market for a pci. Installing was kind of tricky but the look of it makes up for it. First make sure you have your integrated graphics disabled. Otherwise a black screen comes up. I went to add/remove programs to disable mine. The drivers were easy to install. My games move much faster now. All in all its great.
My granddaughters wanted a handheld video game machine for Christmas. I bought them Nintendo Gameboys a couple of years ago. The gameboys were never used because their mother didn't have money for video games and eventually disappeared (to the local pawn shop?).I thought a PDA would be better for these girls, aged 10 and 7. So I searched for one I could find for under $100.00 that had free and cheap games available. This was the only one for the price that was said to have a good color screen.I got the PDAs a week before Christmas and spent the better part of a day downloading games and installing them. The games are free and cheap, respectively. Even the "per-pay" games could be downloaded and tested before purchase, and cost from $10 - $30 each; significantly cheaper than buying Nintendo GS games.The girls actually use these PDAs, where they didn't use the Nintendos. They're easy to use. I might add that the character recognition is really good, and it's easy to install and remove software. The removal feature isn't apparent immediately and I had to look in online help to see how to delete files.I had 13 games installed simultaneously, with plenty of space left. I estimate that 30 or 40 games could be installed at the same time. No cartridges to lose.There are bonuses over a game machine, too. These are PDAs, with other features including web browsing, that handheld game machines don't have.This PDA wouldn't run some of the games I downloaded because the screen resolution is too low on the Z22. That is a downside that was offset by the price, of course.My girls got plenty of Christmas presents this year. But a couple of days ago I was talking to the youngest, Kay-Lynne on the phone. I asked her what she was doing. She said, "I'm playing with my PDA." I think that sums it up.I was recently asked where to go to download games: My source was [...] On the left side of their main page is a Categories dropdown. You can select games (or another category) to get a list of software to download. Some of this is free and some costs money. But all (or most?) of it can be downloaded and tested before purchasing. I strongly recommend that you download any game and test it before buying for the Z22. Because of its smaller screen size, not all Palm games will work.
DOES THE JOB OF A MONSTER CABLE FOR AROUND HALF OF THE PRICE
You need this device and you will remember it everytime that the bearded obnoxious guy comes blaring at you again.. how about that guy buying your old gold stuff ? You all know they are all there to catch you by surprise and knock you out of your pants...This device only needs to be between your satellite receiver and your amplifier because that's where the source of the grievance comes from!I don't care to watch that much TV, so I don't care for a home theather, therefore, I connected mine between the TV and my satellite receiver.Yes, my TV has 4 sets of video/audio inputs and I listen to programming thru its speakers thus, the Terk is only working on its best place, ie. in those many different pesky unleveled audio sources.In practical terms: when I watch tv from the satellite/cable, it is right there doing its job.If I switch to the DVD player, it is out of the way, but then, the movie on the DVD is much more behaved and I can enjoy all the dynamics.No adjustements needed, comes with the power supply (yeah, another wall wart) and a set of RCA cables.I haven't noticed any drastic sound distortion either.Overall, I am very, very pleased with this little box and my recommendation is : Buy it !------ After one year.. one year later.... ------------Yes, I still love this device and have grown so used to its benefit that now we take for granted at home.I had to temporarily bypass the device and oh boy ! I was fumbling with the volume control a lot, which made me realize how good it is.Regarding my comment on "the obinoxious bearded guy", I actually came to enjoy his presence and I feel really sorry that he passed away in a so freaky accident... God rest thee, Billy Mays.
I got this camera a few months ago and think it is a great little small camera that is easy to use. I think the portability of it makes it a great camera alone. I recently bought a bunch more to give to my family and friends. The price is very affordable, and is great for anyone that likes a simple, fun digital camera!
I bought TIVO after seeing the infomercial on DirecTV.I had the satellite and cable subscriptions and was somewhat upset because I was always doing something when a program came on at its scheduled time.Now TIVO grabs the shows for me and I watch when it is convenient for me. This is a simple to use product. Perfect for someone who likes the VCR but hates buying and storing all those tapes.The user interface is easy to grasp.It is a little on the expensive side -- but my free time is valuable too - and this product gives me so much time back.You won't be unhappy that you bought this.Wayne Schulz
I use this product for internet chat n it serves my purpose well. It has no problem of echo or backround noise. I find this product useful and is worth every penny I spent on this.My only input to company would be to make it more compact.
good quality speakers for the price. dont buzz, heavy feel to them, good sound. i would buy the again when the need arises
I've been thinking about organizing my trunk space for quite some time. This makes it so much easier to bring home groceries without them sliding all over the trunk and save my back from trying to reach items that have traveled to the innermost reaches of my trunk space.
This backpack fits my Dell XPS Gen2 like a glove and also has plenty of space for other peripherals and/or books. Excellent style and functionality. Very comfortable even with the bag containing my laptop and textbooks. Definitely get this if you are planning on getting a large laptop!
I tried this product 3 times, and it was terrible! The docking part is extremely sensitive and easily breakable apparently as one wouldn't play the ipod after two weeks while the radio function still worked and another didn't work at all after three weeks. Thank goodness I could return it and had it back before the warranty or I'd be even more angry.
The first shipment contained items that didn't work at all. The customer service was very responsive and sent out a full replacement kit right away. It works fine.
The installation software shipped with this product is infected with a trojan horse virus. DO NOT USE IT!!!If you must buy this product, you will need to get on the phone with their support techs (good luck!)and have them talk you through the installation process.
good price good quilty cable would not buy from any one else very happy with it .
I ordered this a couple of months ago. I love it. Crisp fonts, high graphics; it is lightweight, easy to set up , easy to travel with, and easy to use. There is a cartridge that you can purchase to turn it into a scanner, and a battery pack (check with Cannon for both) to make this truly a portable printer. You will be very pleased if you purchase this printer.
I bought this little thing ages ago. Today, I still use it. I have Windows XP and the Kazoo works fine. I've also added a 128 MB MMC memory card into the device and have filled it. Works fine for me. The complaints about operating systems and low memory haven't been a problem for me. Only thing I didn't like is the memorcy card slot ONLY accepts MulitMedia Cards and not the usually compatible SD cards.
I got my hp-140 about a week ago, and I'm 90% satisfied. The player certainly has its pros and cons, and there are some 'catches' that you have to figure out for yourself, and it can be very frustrated until you do. All the pros have certainly been mentioned, so I'm just going to list the problems I had that prompted me to give 4 stars instead of 5.Even though the player does support OGG files, it does not read the tags. So if you want to use the Search by Artist mode, OGG files are useless.On MP3 tags, there is a 52-character limit. If a title is longer, the player won't read the tag, and it will not be included in the database (though the song will still be on the player.) This can be frustrating if you have a lot of classical music, and the manual doesn't tell you this; I had to find out in a user forum.Manual good for learning basic functions, but doesn't offer much beyond. Luckily, there's a great user forum at iriver.com.Within albums and artists, tracks are listed in a seemingly arbitrary order; neither alphabetically nor by track number. This can definitely get frustrating.Navigation takes some (frustrating) time to learn; the manual isn't always clear. (Bad translation)Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase. The sound quality is great, and navigation makes sense once you get used to it. The presense of a stop button is a great plus; I always got extremely frustrated by that when using friends' i-pods. I would certainly recommend this to anyone considering buying one, but be aware that, as with all products, there are imperfections and flaws.
Glasses are very powerful I can read a license plate across the lake at 200 yards. The field of view is very narrow. I use them to look out over a large lake. For general scanning over the lake I use a pair of 10X50. I use the 20X50 for a closer look especially if the boat or object is over a 1000 yards out.
This Philips system combines more than just great, room-shakin sound through its 360 W system but it also gives you the ability to connect with your game system and personal computer. The Gameport and MP3 USB Link features are fuction great and are easy to install and use. Both of these features would be good for any mini system but together along with an affordable price makes this system worth it.
This makes my fourth digital camera from Olympus. With each new camera the quality gets better and the price, lower. This camera has many wonderful features and is a joy to handle. The picture quality is excellent. Like most new technology items, Apple products aside, learning the menus and such may be a bit intimidating for the newbies.
What's to say? Tiffen produces good quality stuff for every product line - at reasonable prices. Unless you're in the market for ultra-elegant filters, click on through to Tiffen.
This was a great investment. Works well enough that it has saved me from several tickets over the couple years I've owned it. It tells you which type of signal it's picking up so you can quickly discern whether it's a Po-Po or just a store or something else. It's loud too, and paired with my driving awareness it is much easier to avoid tickets.
I chose this lens with my Canon 40D. This time i bought the body and the lens...and i have one word = A perfect combination for low price.The lens works fine. The noise when zooming is not so drastic as i read in other reviews and it focuses quite fast. You can test it on the AI Servo an it works great.When shooting at 17mm the distortion is a bit higher than i thought, but in some cases it comes out good. The F2.8 in this case is also a smart move from Sigma. Zoom range 17-70mm is what i need and it is a good combination with my second 70-300mm lens.If you think of a standard lens, i recomend you this one for sure :)cheers
This is not very good for notebooks or laptops. The receiver is too large even for a desktop because it sticks out too far from the USB plug. It goes through batteries like crazy. Also this unit is quite picky as to what type of surface it is used on and skips all around if not on a good pad. I went to a different brand with a receiver 5 times smaller and a lazer beam, it is much better in all respects. Look around before you buy.
I bent two of the pins when mating it with the receptacle. After trying and succeeding with a similar cable from my computer monitor set up, I figured the receptacle was okay, it was the cable that was at fault. Thank goodness Amazon makes it so easy to return a product that fails.
Installed on Windows XP. All kinds of different software which is nice but cannot keep cams or software from crashing computers. Cams images are fair but nothing to brag about. Yellowish image color is the problem and I found no way to adjust the image coloring. Tried on two computers with it crashing both for no apparent reason, (Blue Screens of Death).Also the kit states it is complete for video chatting, well, there is no microphone built in.I would not recommend this kit to anyone.
Just got this product as a gift and I thought it was a great concept. Sadly, it doesn't work. Tried charging my blackberry with around 6 hours of direct sunlight on my hotel balcony in Guam. I couldn't think of a more opportune setting to use this product and I couldn't get a charge.
These are great headphones, they don't fall off my ears and are pretty durable. Accedently droped mine into a puddle and once they dried they still work fine.
Bottom Line-Does The Job and it costs less. If you want to record a lot of stuff this is a way to keep cost down. Playback and recording is fine.
The discman I bought is in great condition, it plays CDs well, and has great sound. The only issue I have with it is that batteries don't last very long in it; I've had batteries die after playing up to four CDs in it, as opposed to players that would play up to 15 CDs before the batteries died.
I wish I'd done more research before buying this camera; I would advise anyone to buy a different camera. The picture quality is extremely disappointing, even on highest settings--and I'm comparing to the 2MP Kodak EasyShare that it replaced.Aside from the ease of taking quick videos with this camera -- which any of its competitors will do just as easily -- we never use this camera anymore. Between the lack of image quality, even in well-lit surroundings, and the rather incredible amount of time it takes to be ready to take the next picture (not even using flash), the camera is just not as good as many of its competitors in the same price range, and nowhere near other cameras that are even slightly more expensive.On the upside, I like the color of the camera itself; you don't see many brown personal electronics.
This sleeve fits the 13.3 inch macbook perfectly. Its great for slipping on and throwing it in another bag without worrying about getting scratched. There was a bonus about it that I had no idea as well. Once you slip your notebook inside, there is a small "tuck corner" you can encase the edges into so it will be stable. Hard to explain, but its simply part of the inner material that helps it stay even more stable. A great buy!
As other reviewers have stated, this is the router you'll want if you're looking to run 3rd party firmware on a Linksys WRT54G. I'm not sure why anyone would by this version to use the original firmware, but I'm very pleased with how it runs using Tomato. Please note that the regular WRT54G router will NOT run most 3rd party firmwares since Linksys has since lowered the amount of built-in RAM on the standard version.
The camera I was sent was not new as advertised. I returned it and was supposed to receive a new camera as promised. Never got because Adorama Camera said that model had been discontinued. Finally got my money back but am not happy with the way I was treated.
the case is nice leather, and looks good also. but the clip that you put on your waistline is very strong, and i'm havinga hard time putting it on my pants.
Excellent! Great! I'm not into home theatre or into some fancy gadgets. It serves purpose of playing DVD/CD. It's chic, the color matches my TV. I have no complaints...
The Tungsten C is great. I have orginally bought this awhile ago when they were new. I still loved my Newton and set the T|C on the shelf for over a year. My Newton finally died and I was forced to use my T|C.I love my Tungsten C and use it all the time. Great graphics, nice size and wieght. The best part is the keyboard. I use it all the time with my BIG thumbs. Despite my big thumbs I can still move and type with ease. My screen still looks nice and clean.I use my t|c every single day.The only negative is the wifi does not have a great range.
I've been spoiled by the now discontinued MS Trackball Explorer - it's true. This trackball mouse doesn't allow any personalization in the way of programmable buttons or anything, which might be acceptable in the absence of any other similarly configured trackball, but when the left click button dies this input device is rendered useless. This happened to me less than 6 months from purchasing it new through Amazon and Logitech hasn't responded to my support queries at all. DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A TRACKBALL!!!!! Cough up the dough and get a used Trackball Explorer (mines still going strong with never an issue in 7 years).
I use this device with memory stick from my Sony digital camera. It works as advertised -- no hassels, nothing. I didn't give it 5-star for two reasons:1) the plastic casing is cheap and fragile2) the size of the casing make it difficult to plug into some USB ports if there is another port (USB, mouse, keyboard, whatever) near by.
I give this headphone 4 stars, mainly for the price. It's clearly not a 4-star headphone, but for the price, it's definitely worth it.Amazingly, this $5 headphone has better bass than a $40 pair of headphones I got last year sometime. It's the best bass you'll find in a headphone this cheap, guaranteed. I defy you to find better!The actual sound quality is 'ok'. It's very low power. If you're accustomed to listening to your music on volume 12, let's say, you'll need it on volume 14 or 15 with these headphones. However, when you do, it gives a nice rich bass sound, a below average mid-range and a below average treble.Like I said, for $5.20 and free shipping (thanks to Amazon Prime) this was a no-brainer, and maybe the best $5 I ever spent on headphones. This is a spare set, for when I forget my other ones (I have 3 headphones). I lose headphones and sit on them or break them so often, it's nice to have this one around.But in realistic terms, if you're rating this in terms of sound, regardless of price, I'd give these headphones a 2.5 out of 5.Update: 9/15/10 - After only 2 short months of use, my left speaker rattles, rendering the headphones virtually useless. I actually only used the headphones maybe 5 or 6 times before they blew. That's $1 per use! Garbage!
This product is very easy to use and set up. Typing in an address (whether it's in Italy, Denmark or Washington D.C.) is fast and accurate. It's preloaded with a suitable amount of points of interest.The screen is incredibly clear and the instructions are easy to follow. The relatively small size of the screen is no problem at all.The navigation worked very well, no serious problems have been found. I've tested it in the US (east coast) and in Denmark (Europe) no problems anywhere, only a slight dificulty in accepting a high occupancy vehicle lane in the middle of the road (the computer figured I was going in the wrong direction!) but that was no problem in pratice.It's a simple, foolproof navigator that works well; not many fancy extras but who needs that? Definitely recommended.
The wrost printer I have ever used. When trying to print photos, it will only print half of an 8X10 before stopping. On documents of 5 pages or more it will stop after about 3. There is just no guts in this printer. Even though I bought it just 2 months ago, I put it in the trash today, and I am smileing that at least I will not have to mess with it again.
Are you like me and love to explore a book deeply? Writing notes in the book and on paper is fine as far as it goes, but to involved others in the process you need to get it into your computer. I bought this copy-holder to hold a larger book while I typed. It does a great job even with books around 400 pages in length. It is very adjustable and doesn't take up a lot of room. I use double monitors so that was important.
I use these cables for my serato scratch live connection in my home studio. They connect very sturdy and the sound quality is sufficient. Satisfied with the purchase.
I just recently bought this DVD/VCR player. It was very easy to set up and play, but right from the get-go I noticed that the dvd picture looked a bit stretched(elongated). I'm a huge fan of widescreen dvds and didn't like the look of the picture. The reason I noticed it was that I also have a SONY dvd player and compared the pictures. The bars of the GV player are thinner than the bars of the SONY showing that the picture is indeed elongated. The picture and people just looked more natural with the SONY player, but those without comparison might not notice the difference. It depends on what you are used to.Also another thing I REALLY, REALLY don't like about the machine is the remote control. The search and skip button are the exact same button!! So if I want to fast forward/scan a little bit I accidentally skip to the next scene instead. It's very frustrating.And for those that are planning to record DVDs to VHS, don't hold your breath. You can only record DVDs that don't have Macrovision(some type of anti-recording protection) and most original DVDs will have it. I've also tried a CD-R and it didn't recognize it even though GV says it will play CD-Rs.I have no complaints about the VCR. It works great.Basically, you get what you pay for. This is a low price machine and you can't expect it to be exceptional. If you just want to watch a movie and don't care about the look or anything else and want to save space, go ahead and buy it. Otherwise, I would recommend just buying separate players.p.s. I am not endorsing the SONY player. DO NOT buy SONY DVD players. They have different sets of problems all their own plus a court case against them. Check the web for those reviewsif you don't believe me. Just don't do it.
After one week the screen doesn't work, the back plate is loose, and the nice Indian gentlemen who answer your calls tell you that PalmOne will not give you a new Tungsten T3 to replace the lemon you received from them. The concept of this handheld is wonderful, but the shoddy manufacture and the stiff arm from the manufacturer make this an utterly unacceptable alternative. Not only would I recommend that you steer clear of the T3, but I also recommend that you steer clear of PalmOne. Their name should be PalmNothing.
THE CASE IS KRAP, ALL KRAPI HAD TO RETURN MINE TO THE STORE AFTER 3 MONTHSBEWARE, THE CASE CAN'T TAKE MORE THAN 1 OUNCE OF WEIGHT
It has a nice strong handle. You can add 4 discs to a side. Good construction. great product.
Length:: 1:54 MinsExcellent little fans. They are a bit loud but since I keep my tower in a compartment in my computer desk it works great.
Works just as it's supposed to! Great when you don't have access to a computer to use the included USB charger. No need to spend so much on the chargers at the store this one works just as well!
I got a new car that doesn't have a tapedeck and have been struggling to find something that will play tapes and my iPod. I bought an iTrip that didn't work and then I bought this, which is chock full of static on the 4 stations when I use it with the iPod but it works really really well with a Walkman tape deck. It doesn't sit well with the iPod and is very awkward, spinning around, which I think contributes to why it doesn't maintain the connection with the stereo, but it fits nicely with the Walkman.
I have used many many other brands. I find Sony to be one of the best for my Panasonic DVD recorder. Not one bad disk in over a hundred disks burned. There are better brands, but for the price I will stay with Sony.
The radio sounds great as does the CD player. This morning it was 14 dgrees F in N.Y. and the CD player was very unclear with alot of static until my car warmed up. I believe the Laser lens was probably fogged from moisture. Eventually it played great again as the static gradually diminished. The CD also could use a last track played memory. This would come in handy when continuing to listen to a CD book after re-entering the car. It takes minutes to FF and REV to find the point you stopped at. Otherwise, for the money, this unit works very well.
I've had the lens for a week and I'm thrilled with its capabilities. The quality of Olympus Zuiko lenses are awesome and this is no exception. It's worth every penny!
I love it...I can watch all my favorite videos and movies...Oh my Gosh!! It's really cool...totally worth it!!
I can't help but think of Tartt's work as a collection of very dark, old, detailed postcards or photographs placed in an album so that each vignette leads the reader to the next. The mood, description and dialogue are rich, and, as with The Secret History, she is relying more on the journey (wordsmithing) than the destination (plot). Speaking for myself, if I'm really enjoying the journey I can give the destination a lot of leeway, however even the most patient reader will find the abundance of description wearing. Some careful editing could have tightened up both the story and your inner coil. But even so...what to do with that ending...
In short, if you are looking for a well made, reliable digital camera that does not cost too much for the basic needs you are looking for in a camera, this is a great camera to look into getting. Like most people, I didn't need the [amount] mega model camera because my needs are very basic. I wanted something that i could take basic pictures, and that had the basic digital camera advantages like being able to view pictures after they are taken and delete any that are just wasted space. Sony has a great system and if you happen to have a sony desktop, this camera is even more for you due to the added ease of transfering pictures. This camera covers all the basics everyone wants from a digital camera and also has some advanced features. The quality is good and the product is well made. Sony is a name people have learned to trust and the DSC-P51 is no exception.
ITS AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN SEE WITH THESE 10X30S.I USE THEM PRIMARILY FOR ASTRONOMY AND HAVE ALREADY SEEN SEVERAL MESSIER OBJECTS AND THE MOON AND JUPITER. THE ONLY NEGATIVE IS TRYING TO ATTACH THE NECK STRAP. I HAD TO USE TWEEZERS TO PULL IT THROUGH THE TOO CLOSE STRAP HOLDER.
I used the memory finder and it worked like a charm. I don't build computers or anything. I have an old computer with only one GB RAM in two 512 KB dimms. I just took the old ones out, put the new ones in the same two slots and restarted the computer. Instant success. Very gratifying. Priced right and shipped fast.
How many times has the &quot;perfect sunset&quot; turned out more like a &quot;perfect egg yolk&quot;?How many times have you taken a picture, only to be disappointed by the results?Your camera could be the best, the film could be most ideal....and you could even be the best photographer! But, dirt, smudges, oil, greasy coating et al on the lens could ruin the perfect result!It is so simple now with this pen to &quot;wipe away your worries&quot;, and get the perfect results!I would strongly recommend this to all photographers, whether professional, progressional or amateur. The new &quot;dirtbuster&quot; works wonders for your photographs and your reputation as a photographer!It is easy to use, inexpensive and extends the life of your precious lenses.
This lens does the job for telephoto! At 4ft away the macro shots are not too bad either. Great lens.
I am already in love with the Mobicam camera and handheld receiver. Please see my review for that under that product.This receiver takes the flexibility of the wireless camera to a new level. I have this receiver connected to my computer with a video input card. With the free Windows Media 9 encoder software, I am able to stream live this video feed. What that means is that not only am I able to see our daughter when I am working on the computer in the office, and wirelessly on my laptop, I can also catch glipmses of her sleeping when I am at work.This entire system is truly made with parents and usage kept in mind. A very well made product that has been thought through.As with the Mobicam system, if you are able to afford this, I would highly recommend it.
After reading other reviews I simply had to experience this for myself. After it arrived in a plain cardboard shipping box, I excitedly used my DKF-32 "Customme" Diamond Serrated Box Cutter to part the packing tape. As I opened the enigmatic container, some kind of shockwave erupted from the orifice. It was almost is if everything was going in slow motion. The world had turned into a noir of shades of grey and all sound seemed to be muted. I looked into the container and noticed that the cable had eaten through its own packaging and sat there pulsating, as if color and sound itself was being devoured by the insatiable appetite within.It was at this point I knew that this cable's power was drawn from the very essence of life itself, and that I could not trade an orgasmic audio experience for the souls of my family and my neighbors.I knew what I had to. Grabbing a pair of used oven mitts (I had hoped the years of accumulated burned grit, decades of failed meals and smashed hopes encrusted onto these dilapidated housings would protect me for a few precious minutes of holding this cursed object) and grabbed unholy icon from its smoking resting place.I could feel it eeling its way through my guard but I remained resolute! I quickly ran outside with it to the nearby metered street. As usual, Marge the meter maid was stolidly plodding along writing tickets in much the same manner as she had done for as long as I have existed.I quickly threw the vile icon at her screaming, "FREE FOR YOU MARGE!" and backpedaled furiously from my headlong rush. The corrupting influence began fading as soon as cable left my touch; a sweet release after an eternity of agony.Marge picked up the cable and time went even slower. It was almost as if there was a contest of strength, will, and power all combined into a maelstrom of unspent force. The cable attempted to devour all life, energy, and vigor from the uncaring meter maid. Marge was the very force of ennui, the lack of effort, the anti-hero of care. Her uncaring was the perfect antigen as it was the force of order that threatens to consume us all from time to time.After what seemed to be an eternity, the Forces of true Order emerged victorious as the cable stopped pulsing, its anger and rage spent against the impossibly thick walls of Marge's lack of concern for everything. It fell limply in her hands and she absentmindedly stuffed it in her knapsack, where it probably remains to this day forgotten; a relic of an ancient battle repeated more times than I can count.I count myself lucky to have experienced all of this and lived. I say to you now, this cable is not worth the risk. If you really need something to jumpstart your life and realize all that can be seen and heard is already worth it without making pacts with infernal powers, THERE ARE SAFER WAYS. Woe unto those that purchase this thing.
I have 8ea. L lenses, and there is nothing more important than to protect the lens.This Digital filter is the thin model which allows other components to be added without removing the filter.I bought a filter for each lens I own, because the less you switch filters, the less chance there is to get dust on your lenses; also even L lenses aren't rain proof until after a filter is attached. My filters becomes a permanent fixture on my lenses. Very cheap insurance for an expensive lens.Best is when you buy a new lens is to immediately add the filter, before you even attach the lens to your camera. When I bought my 1st lens I took comparable picture with and without the filter. To my eyes I couldn't notice a difference, from there on I never looked back, each lens automatically receives the Hoya filter.Please Note: Never use lens cleaner or other lens cleaning products on this filter - You may remove the protective coating. Use only clean distilled water. Check Hoya web site for instructions.The packaging is also well made in case you want to store the filter. Shipping was fast, and everything about this purchase is AAA.
Works well in areas with little radio stations. It hasn't the best sound - songs sound like off a radio station and not crisp like a CD player.
This is the most expensive, but most impressive lens I own. Produces amazing sports/nature shots. I could gush and gurgle about it all day, but the bottom line is if you want the long range lens to have this is it. Add the 2x converter and you have an 800mm lens.
It will not dispaly all your pics, even if you follow the idiotic naming convention they force you to use. The pics will open fine with a paint prg, once copied over to the flash ram card in the device, but the device will simply not display them.The ones that do display are dim and fuzzy.
I bought these by mistake, thinking they were the AD500 series, but honestly, I could not have bought a better pair. They are the most comfortable and best sounding headphones for the money. I never got the chance to sample Bose or the more expensive AD500 or AD700 series, but I am thinking of buying the 700 or 900 series later when these wear out. But, because they were designed and engineered in Japan, that might take a long, long time! These headphones rest gently on your head and ears and almost feel like they are going to fall off, but as long as you are not doing any kind of physically active work, you won't have a problem. The sound quality is great as well. There is great bass, mid and treble that makes the HD205 Sennheisers I have, sound a little dry. So, if you are considering the comparable Sennheiser HD205 series, don't bother. They cost a little less, don't sound as good, and are very tight. They do have a wireless series that is real good, but after having these Audio Technicas, I refuse to ever buy Sennheisers again. In closing, these are the lightest, best sounding, and most comfortable headphones you can buy.Buy these and forget the rest!
4 months into use......while using ......the display panel blinks and show the word "Loading" and then turns off the power by itself. It can not record on even Fuji Disks. It will only record or read certain brands of disks. Also it is not easy to record VHS onto a DVD disk on this unit.
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Those headphones are great. Personally, I don't like earbud-type headphones, so those particular ones were just what I wanted. They do not fall down and you can fold them and put in your purse or pocket when not in use. Oh, and sound is great too.
Worked fine until this morning, when I dropped it on a tiled floor from about chest high. Now it makes that wonderful clicking sound, my computer no longer recognizes it, and I've irrevocably lost 80GB of data. You cannot depend on these hard drives 100%. If you're backing up files, then at least you have 2 copies of your data. However, if you're like me and you decided to put important data on the drive and not have a copy of it anywhere else, then you're going to be in for some serious disappointment.
I bought the lens in June 2008 and have travelled wide and far with this attached to my Canon XTi. For an amatuer like me who uses auto focus and other auto settings most of the time it has worked perfectly well. I have taken some amazing pictures and have receievd compliments even from accomplished photographers. I am very happy with this. If you are very tlented professional photographer I cannot say how it will perform. For my purpose it servs me well. Now the lens have migrated from my Canon XTi to Canon T1i. I haven't got a chance to use it on T1i yet. Cannot wait to take it on a trip and click away.
I bought this based on Consumer Reports "Best Buy" recomendation despite what some people said in reviews on Amazon. I'm not real sure why there were complaints about setting this thing up. If you have ever had to set a stereo receiver up, this one works just like every other receiver I've ever setup, even easier actually. I had no problems with the manual and am very impressed with the sound and ease of use. I highly recomend this for the price.
First, based on the picture I assumed I was getting an original cartridge, so I was disappointed when I recevied two remanufactured cartridges. The cartridges barely worked for 20 pages before they began leaving large ink blots all over the paper. The two cartridges were unusable within 2 days. I will be filing a complaint with Amazon.
The camera takes excellent pictures and is light and easy to use. I would like the screen to be a little larger and for a higher zoom. The dial is a bit of a problem in that it turns and I don't realize what mode I am taking the picture in. I like it!
These cables have worked flawlessly since I got them 2 years ago. Considering the price they are a remarkable deal!
I use this case with my Jornada 548 with the flip-up cover still on.The unit attaches to the case with a piece of Velcro but since the Jornada has its CompactFlash slot, toggle wheel, microphone record button, headphone socket, IR, and sync connectors on the sides of the unit you can leave the PDA in the case all the time if you'd like.The only thing you can't do with the PDA attached to the case is set the unit in its cradle -- but if you happen to use the power cord and parallel sync cable you don't need the cradle. I use it both ways, in the cradle at home and in the case at work.I also carry a few business cards in the card slots as well as a stylus/pen which fits in the elastic loops along the spine. It's a snug fit but the case zips up without a problem and creates a nice sturdy compact bundle.Make sure your PDA doesn't require access or attachments to the back. Also, if you use your IR you'll want to make sure that your IR reader/transmitter is on the top, bottom or right side of your PDA otherwise you'll be beaming into the spine of the case. Watch out for interference from the zipper, too.All in all, a great case for my Jornada 548.
The speaker has everything. The Bass is Present and can be even more with an EQ Setting. The treble is not forgotten with very present highs. It's loud but if needed can be pared with a BOOSTAROO REVOLUTION which will significantly louden it without distortion (Excluding EXTREMELY BASS HEAVY SONGS, I MEAN HARD CORE ELECTRONICA) even then the distortion is not bad. It pares great with my SANDISK SANSA E260 4 GB which by the way is like a nano but has a Microphone and does video has an Fm Tuner with a Bigger screen. Overall this speaker has everything those expensive ones do except it doesn't have an I pod dock although it still works with it and no remote. Sounds great. Perfect. Look beyond Apple you'll find great things. ALTEC LANSING inMOTION IM4!.....Rocks. Fills room,Run's on batteries, is ruggedized and folds to 1 in thick. Great job Altec!
My first impression is that this is a sturdy, well-built piece. The main purpose of this review is to let other potential buyers know that it is, in fact, threaded for use with filters. I wanted to use a skyglow filter with my dslr and schmidt cassegrain telescope. Threads are nice and smooth for both the filters and the t-ring. Focusing the SCT with the rear cell adapter and even a f/6.3 focal reducer was fine. So, I anticipate no focus problems with this.
When one of my iMac's two USB ports stopped working, I needed a hub with its own power source. This one works wonderfully and I'm glad I got it. But the double clamshell packaging it came in was wasteful and unusually difficult to open. Hub and adapter were enclosed in separate compartments, a redundant precaution given that they were already separated by two inserts - one plastic, one cardboard. Neither scissors nor an X-Acto blade could cut it; I had to hack away with a utility knife to extricate both components. One star off for packaging that is unfriendly to both consumers and the environment.
I was very excited to receive these headphones. Sennheiser is a quality name and I take the reviews here very seriously. These headphones come highly rated, BUT after using/testing the headphones for only 2 hours I found them not only to be inferior to the cheaper Bose Triport Headphones I'd been borrowing, but of outright unacceptable quality. The bass had no power behind it and all ranges of frequencies a had slight crackle (most pronounced in the low end). HOWEVER, I maintain that Sennheiser does make quality products and that I believe the other people rating this product were happy. It is possible that my particular set was defective and so my advice to you is NOT to buy online just in case you find that a return is in order.
I bought this machine 2 years ago, 1 year later the dreaded Error41 appeared (print head needs to be replaced), and it was replaced under warranty at no cost. Almost 1 year to the day later the same thing happened. I contacted via email Brother support. After talking with two very nice support persons on the phone, they agreed to send me a replacement printer, a new but cheaper Model 210C, which I just received, and I will send them back the broken MFC4420C. So I can't complain about their warranty service, however the machine itself has a few good marks, and some very bad ones. It self-cleans itself every time it starts up and takes forever. Print clarity constantly degrades so you have to clean it a lot. It's noisy, it smudges the edges of the pages quite a lot, it doesn't recognize new print cartridges when you insert them sometimes, it tells you the print cartridge is empty when there's quite a bit of ink left, it sucks ink like mad, and after two print head failures I swore I'd never buy a Brother again. So I purchased a new Epson Stylus CX5800F for $179 less $60 mail-in rebate. Much better construction and modern, not flimsy, prints good, but the copy function is very faint, very slow, and no way to adjust, so it's going back to CompUSA. I'll probably keep the replacement Model 210C Brother sent me as it's under warranty and it was "free," but I expect the same issues, sucking too much ink, self-cleaning every time you start it up, smudged pages, but it should copy and print ok, as did my MFC4420C. My recommendation - buy an HP, and forget Brother. Except for the fact that they sent me a new printer to replace my broken one, I'd never purchase a Brother product again. However, in fairness, my wife liked the copy and fax function of the MFC4420C because it was easy to use and the copies came out and looked good.
I bought and installed two of these in about ten minutes. In the past I have tried several USB hubs, with mixed results. My computer now has ten USB ports. These were inexpensive, easily installed, and work better than USB hubs. What more can you ask for?
I bought my Rio mp3 player because I didn't want an iPod. I had a flash mp3 player previously and really liked it except it only held 128mb. I thought 1.5GB was a great amount of storage. I looked at several different models of mp3 players and decided on the Rio Nitrus. Right off the bat I had some complaints.1. The scrolling button is completely worthless.2. I didn't like the software that it came with. I would have much preferred a drag-and-drop format where the player shows up as another drive on my computer.3. I thought that the USB plug and the power cord were too close together.4. It didn't run on battery for as long as it claimed to.I bought it in August. I didn't get the 90-day warranty. That said, I liked the player once I got used to the interface. I'd use it in the car on the way to work and it's small and discreet enough to listen to at my desk without being totally obvious that I'm listening to music. I'd also use it on my cross-country flights.In December, my Nitrus started having problems. It started out that it would just shut itself off as it sat on my desk. I always made sure that it was plugged in so it wasn't running off the battery. I thought it was a corrupt file and deleted and reloaded the file.Then came the notorious "upgrader" display. I downloaded the firmware and the problem was fixed. Temporarily.Then the upgrader message wouldn't go away. I called Customer Service and they were extermely blase amd unhelpful - anything they told me I had already read under Support on the website. I wanted a refund or a replacement player, but I decided against asking because I could never get through to them; the hold times are unbelievable.In summary: the Nitrus was quite servicable for the short amount of time it worked.A note to Rio: improve your customer relations/service and the quality of your product.
Fast delivery. Works better than the rest of my computer. I will probably need to replace a few other parts for them to keep up with this awesome new CPU!
This Nova 1 bag from Lowepro is just the ticket foe carrying a small cameraand a few assorted accessories in a way that is not loose and sloppy but in a way that makes getting your camera out quick and easy. It's not push and spread and dig to get it out. I consider it light to carry and has a very nice strap with a shoulder cushion with a "tacky" feel so that it does not slide down your shoulder. I have not been disappointed with any ofmy past Lowepro bags and this one continues the good quality trend. I definitely recommend this bag.
I am director of a small Middle Eastern music and dance troupe. I needed a way to grab quick (but clear) recordings of the musician's rehearsals of new pieces so that the dancers could work with them on their own. This little recorder is just the ticket. Easy to use, clear recordings that are easy to transfer onto my PC. Very pleased.
My son really enjoys his IPOD and has it with him all the time. It is amazing how much entertainment he gets from this unit.
I bought 4 and gave two to friends and keep extras for all my running shoes. The holder is very easy to apply to your shoe -- fits easily under the laces and is secure when you run. Just add your Sport Sensor -- it fits nice and secure into the pouch and you're ready to go!
I am very please with this item. I bought it for my grandson, believe meif it was not superior, I would still be hearing about it. So thank youso much for caring what is sold here.
This was a very bad buy for me. I should have listened to the guy that wrote above me. Good sound but extremely uncomfortable and cheap. Save your money on this one. Believe me.
I reviewed several digital cameras before settling on this one. This one was rated very high by several people (check out this site and epinions.com). I have not been disappointed with my purchase. Picture quality in outdoor settings is indistinguishable from 35mm. On average, indoor shots with a flash are not quite as good as 35mm. However, the convenience of using digital far outweighs the slightly less accurate indoor pictures. I am extremely satisfied with this camera. I purchased it ... from Amazon on a since discontinued promotion. Buy an extra battery - life is good but still somewhat short. Don't buy this camera if you are not going to purchase a 128 megabyte card. You need the storage to hold a decent amount of shots at 4 megapixel resolution. I have one thing to say to the numbskulls who complain that this camera's controls are confusing and hard to remember: READ THE DIRECTIONS! The regular mode in this camera works for 80% of settings. The "scene" mode works well for the remainder of shots that are not going to be in a "regular" setting. I wish the camera had a higher optical zoom so that I could take better wildlife photos. However, its 3x optical setting is acceptable for 70% of the shots that I take. Buy this camera, you won't regret it.
This is an excellent product for the price. I own one. The DVD and CD player is good. I send the sound to my home theater receiver and it sounds wonderful. The VHS portion plays better than my other stand-alone SONY VCR. What I really liked is that this unit has Quasi-S Playback so I can play my S-VHS tapes. The picture is good. What I found amazing was that the EP record mode (6 hour) looked better than the SP (2 hour). I played some EP recordings made on this unit on my parents' JVC and the picture was outstanding. My only complaint with this unit is that the remote is too small and too "busy" with all the buttons very close together. If you want to watch DVDs, record and play VHS tapes without going beyond that I would highly recomend this SONY unit.
I bought the HP 315 Photosmart camera several months ago to learn about digital photography. Before using it, I had seldom produced a picture I would call remarkable, so the low cost of the camera was attractive. Thanks to the high storage capacity and reusability of Compact Flash cards, I have been able to capture hundreds and hundreds of images at a very low cost, and throw away the bad ones. Slowly but surely, I am becoming a better photographer, an accomplishment I never would have achieved at the high cost of film and film processing. I carry the HP 315 everywhere. I send digital pictures as email attachments to family and friends each week, and soon I'll burn CD photo albums as holiday gifts. This camera is perfect for me. With two 256MB Compact Flash cards in my pocket, I can travel and snap pictures for weeks without ever having to offload the images onto my Mac. In my opinion, the digital camera is to photography what word processing is to computing, a tool that enables everyone to create something useful, maybe even something extraordinary. Don't hestitate. Even camera and computer phobics will fall in love with this one!
I bought three of these remotes for the three cameras that my group uses to film theatre events and weddings. The theatre events sometimes requires us to be positioned in weird positions (sitting in chairs) which means we may not be able to reach the zoom ring. The RMVD1 was able to fill in the gap by allowing us to stop/start recording and zoom in and out during shows. The zoom is not as smooth as the zoom ring or the expensive rocker type zoom controls, but you get what you pay for.The cameras that I have used this remote include PD170s and a VX2100.
I got my Zune as a birthday present. My fianc&eacute; has an I-pod, so I wanted something different, and I must say I am very pleased. The controls are fairly simple (touch pad vs. a scroll pad), uploading and storage are excellent, and the video and sound quality is very good. The built-in FM tuner is a nice touch, as is being able to customize the background picture. I don't use the wireless Zune-to-Zune feature (mainly because I don't know anyone else who owns one) and it is heaveir than an I-pod, but not cumbersome. All in all, a very good purchase.
Olympus quality lens. Excellent flash photos. Excellent sunlight photos. Fair low light photos. If there's a way to get an extended warranty on this camera, get it. The cover will not hold up if you use this camera heavily. (I take 400-500 pictures a day with it, and open the lens cover 20-30 times a day) I use the camera commercially, and it was the best choice after weeks of research. The LCD display is very expensive to repair, so if you don't have an extended warranty, be careful with the display. With a tripod and the supplied cables, you can set up some creative photo ideas. Use your imagination and you will become an Olympus fan.
I think my title sums it all up! I'm not going to bore you with the geeky techno garble about this TV, too many people already have. My review is about the customer service. I was really scared to plunk down my hard earned money to buy a TV from warehouse deals as an open box unit. However, I wanted the most TV my money could buy and after touring the stores locally I liked the Sony's better and setteled on this one. Even with all the good ratings I was still very skeptical and scared to death the whole time until I got it. I had purchased a refurbished DVD Player from refurb depot (don't shop there) that was DOA and didn't want the same thing happening again for such a large item, because it would be such a hassle to ship it back. Well my fears were unfounded. My tv turned out to be a great tv and a great deal too!!!I ordered my tv in the wee hours of Friday morning on Nov 30th; my tv was at my door (Atlanta) noon time the following Thursday! The description was correct the box had been opened before but the tv was about as new looking as it could get! The delivery team (Eagle) had my phone number from Amazon and called and left a message the prior evening that my tv had arrived and could the delivered between 11 nad 1 the next day and they did so. I had to go to work so I did not let them set it up but I inspected it for damage and found none. It plays beautifully and it looks amazing on my tv stand. This had been a great shopping experience, and I don't always get this type of good service so I felt I had to commend Amazon. Oh yeah the price that night was unbelievable too...paid $839.99 for this 40&#34; Sony tv $881.98 shipped! The closest price locally was $1399.00 on sale! I feel so special!
I recently bought this unit and have been enjoying it ever since. It is quite compact. The external remote is easy to use, but I do worry about its getting damaged which would render some of the functions inoperable. I don't know how expensive the remote would be to replace. The sound is good and the ear plugs are high quality. I think the sound on my Sony Discman is a bit better, however. The rechargeable batteries last about 10 hours before needing to be recharged. There is also an option to use 2 AA batteries instead of the rechargeables, but you can't use both at the same time. The instruction manual is somewhat skimpy and appears to be roughly translated from Korean with some odd English phraseology. I would like a bit more explanation of some of the features. All in all, I'm very pleased with this unit, especially with how well it plays my MP3 files.
This product was suggested to me as one of the products bought by other customers who also purchased the 1TB western Digital external USB drive I had placed in my chart. However, when the both arrived, I found this to be way too small for my USB drive to fit in it. It was purchased in error. It shouldn't have been suggested to me in the first place.
(Update May 2008) - Still using this (and on my first lamp too) so this has been a very good projector for me. If 720p is adequate for you and you can live with the screen geometry limitations, this projector is better than ever at this price. But if I were buying today, I would be looking long and hard at what Optoma has in a 1080p system.(original review follows)This home theatre projector is going to make a lot of converts this year and turn the projector market on its ear. There is nothing out there (at present) with this quality of picture for this low a price.The HD72 has seriously limited image geometry adjustment but if you can mount it to the ceiling on center with the screen at the correct distance (+/- 20%), then none of these limitations will matter a bit. If you can't you might want to consider remodeling - the picture is that good. Otherwise, knock off 2 stars and prepare to spend a lot more.The HD72's 1300 lumens concerned me when I bought mine. My venerable InFocus LP350 was pretty dim at 1300 lumens but the HD72 seems to use them efficiently enough to allow low ambient light while projecting a very pleasing 80" image. If I owned a high-brite screen, it would likely be even better.If this will be your first projector, remember to price lamps. They are expensive and need to be replaced every few thousand hours of viewing. They tend to lose brightness as they get older so you may not get the 3000 hours Optoma claims. Also, research screens; what you project on is as important as what your project with.
While this item was reasonably priced, the description mislead me. When this item came up in my Gold Box offers, I read over the description, and came away thinking it was a pocket sized, USB plug-and-play reader for CompactFlash memory cards, which I own because they are used by my digital camera. When I received the item, I realized that it actually uses the miniature flash cards, about the size of a postage stamp. I would NOT have ordered this item if the description was clear, since I do not currently own any devices that use this type of memory card.
This lens is much sharper then many nikon lenses I have tried. It does flare into the sun, but it is a sharp overall lens. I am selling my Nikon 24-120,and my Nikon 28-105. Seriously also considering selling my Nikon 17-35 also, it's great glass and you can work around the flare. It also has manual control over the f-stop, which for professional shooters is a must. I am impressed.
I love this holder - no scratches on my expensive equipment - but I do have to agree that it is inconvenient that I cannot use the ipod dock with the either cover on. The cover comes off easily, however, so it's not a deal-breaker for me. Also, it's easy to clean, and stays dust-free, unlike one without a hard cover. Overall, a nice product! Oh - the built in stand/belt clip in the back is awesome, especially when watching video.
I had read reviews of the Mustek Dig Pic Frame prior to purchasing. It is the third digital frame I have purchased. It is the second best of the three. Quite a few of the reviews of the frame were negative. I feel that those reviewers had unrealistic expectations. Unlike the very first frame I purchased, I didn't need to modify my images' brightness or contrast for the frame to properly display the images. I also didn't resize my images, so they did not fill the entire frame when displaying. Resizing to fill the frame would have been too time consuming as the original images were composed for other media. I find that the frame displays them well, and adheres to the original compositions and perspectives. Colors are rendered accurately. The images were all about 150 to 450 kb in size and there is no noticeable lag in load time. All in all, the Mustek Digital Picture Frame is adequate, and a good value for the low price.29March2009: It's about two years since I'd purchased the Mustek digital picture frame. It's been at my work cubicle all this time. It's still working. I don't turn it on that much, but still, two years out and it's been fine.
The mini tracker is simple to use and does what it suppose to do. Main complaint is that the battery life is very short. Because of that you have to remove 4 timy screws to take the battery cover off. If this cover was the slide and remove type it would be so convenient and not a hassle. But because you have to change the batteries constantly, it is becoming very inconvenient.
I GOT TWO JUST INCASE THE OTHER ONE WENT BAD CAUSE I DIDNOT WANT TO BE WITH OUT ONE IT IS THE VERY BEST EVER I GIVE IT A 10 ON A SCALE TO 1-10 IT DOES EVERY THING IT SAID IT WILL DO JUST MAKE SURE THAT THE LIGHT IS ON RED NOT GREEN I AM LOOKING FOR THREE OF THEM FOR MY FRIENDS.THEY ARE GOING TO BE HAPPY THAT I FOUND THEM CAUSE YOU CANNOT FIND THEM IN THE STORS THEY PULL THEM ALL OF THERE SHEF SO YOU BETTER GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN
This speaker set is excellent.The sounds in a movie are real like. They can cause you to wonder if the sound is comming from the movie or some thing in your house.For music it makes you feel like the signer is in your livingroom.The only problem is the high price.If you have money to spend on quality sound this is it but if you have a tight budget there are other good speakers at lower cost.
The first one was DOA, but Amazon was kind enough to replace it for free (they even covered the shipping charges). The second one arrived and it has been working well ever since. There is reception across the entire house (the router is located in the basement, but people in the main floor are able to get good reception without issues.It's also very easy to configure (I didn't even bother with the included CD). There isn't any printed documentation included so I am not sure how beginners fare with this one, but I found it to be painless.Not that it matters much, but this is aesthetically attractive as well. It sits vertically so it takes up very little space. Overall I would definitely recommend this one.
I purchased this monitor specifically for use with the PS3 that my children received this Christmas. I just wanted to let anyone curiuos know that this monitor works fantastic with the Playstation 3! Just hook it up with a HDMI to DVI cable, such as this one,HDMI to DVI (Male) Cable - 6-ft. Length (2M),and set the display on the PS3 to 720P. The games and Blu-Ray movies look incredible on this monitor!
Cheap, and Perfect. Perhaps because I have a recent laptop running Vista, I only needed to attach the cable, and voila, without even using the installation disk, the driver was successfully installed. In under 1 minute. The printer is old but good, an HP4MP.Most difficult part is opening the hard shell plastic package. This took about 5 minutes.I had read other reviews, and was prepared for a more difficult install.
This is a great PDA. Period. It is not perfect, of course, but the combination of features is just awesome and it actually works as advertised. Here are some noteworthy observations (strictly subjective):- It came with the latest version of Windows Mobile 6 installed.- The screen is excellent, both in color and sharpness.- Applcation speed is also excellent.- WiFi set-up was easy and works very well (range wise) in my (fairly big) house; have to try it in a public place yet.- MP3 capability is good; my dedicated MP3 player is better, of course, not to mention my home stereo ... which I won't be hauling around like this PDA all the time, thank you very much.- The GPS module works fine; first, I thought it was not powerful enlough, because it told me about having a weak signal all the time. Then I discovered that it takes a few minutes after you turn it on, to acquire the satellites; after that has been established, it usually racks up 10 satellites and everything is groovy ...- The GPS software is ... okay. It located my adress one street to the south of the actual place - that is the same mistake UPS always makes, because we have three different streets with the same name in this subdivision, with the only difference being the designator "Ln", "Ct", and "Dr". Also, it would locate one of my friends house almost correctly, but at the last hundred yards it changed its mind and tried to lead me to a parallel street in the subdivision.If you really need a super accurate GPS, there is always the possibility to purchase a better software like from Garmin or TomTom to replace the Destinator 6, which comes with the PDA. But for my purposes, it seems to do the trick, so I do not plan to change it anythime soon.- I like the little foldable pen and the position of its "garage".- I also like the thickness of this item; it is rougly the same size as a Blackberry, which seems to be acceptable for many people these days. Other PDAs are somewhat thinner, but I like the feeling of something solid in my (big) handsSo, what's not so good? It needs a built in webcam. The package even contains a Windows Mobile version of Skype - alas, without a webcam, you can only chat by voice.In short, this device has many very useful features, everything works just fine and I would definitely recommend this thing to anyone.Update 01 Jan 2009:Now that I've used this PDA for a few months, I like it even better. The GPS functionality is not so important to me as I thought before. I use it not very often, but it is nice to know that it is there when I need it. The provided maps are from 2005, so many new streets are not listed. Which is an annoyance, and it seems to be impossible right now to get an update. The manufacturer has been acquired by some big company in the meanwhile and they don't seem to care about this product anymore. So if you really need up to date maps, buy some other GPS software instead. That stinks, I know - but the basic GPS functionality works just fine, it's just the software that is not up to par.I already have supplanted most of the standard programs delivered with the PDA with more sophisticated software. This allowed me to tailor it to my needs and I must say that I could not live without it anymore. I totally switched from paper to electrons and don't even use sticky notes that often anymore. Of course, I carry this thing around all the time - so what? It serves as the external hard drive to my brain ...Oh, and it works flawlessly. Even setting up network access in my heavily fortified home network was no problem.The only thing not so great is that being on the internet drains the battery at an alarming rate. But since ASUS provides a car charger and a wall charger, that is not a big concern most of the time.And yes, the unit is about twice as thick as an HP PDA (without GPS). But I like the heavy feeling in my (big) hands. It feels like serious business.
For the money, it's a fantastic buy. They stay put even during heavy running or jumping. The sound quality is great, heavy on the bass but if you increase the treble on your sound device it's really super to listen to. Cable is a good length and the insulator is made of a really good rubber material.No cons.
I bought these speakers to replace the Harmon Kardon speakers that I had previously used with my PC. They sound fine for everyday listening but I was disappointed that they lacked two key features that my previous speakers had (No tone control and no headphone input.) But that was my fault for not checking more thoroughly before I bought. Still they are good quality sounding speakers and they were not expensive.
Does what it says on the box. On tried it enough to tell the excellence of the flash but it's good price and delivery from Amazon which makes it a good buy compared to other places where you might have to take your risk.
Take it from me, these are tough. I abuse earbuds like no tomorrow, and the last time I got these, they lasted me over a year (before they got stolen.) They probably still work. Average life of earbuds for me is around 3 months.2 years later, I still can't find any that match these in quality for the price, and be durable. They look nice, fit decently and comfortably, and the price is low. The sound is decent, not fantastic, but certainly not bad. Seriously, unless you're really picky, these are the best earbuds for the price. And going into college this year, they're exactly what I need.
It's a toy. Responds best to the wind. Misses small newer cars (not enough metal?). Stopped working after the first replacement of the batteries.
These speakers are easy to use. The sound is amazing especially considering the low (3 watts) power consumtion. Good clarity and range from my mid-technical analysis. The carrying case is also substantial - a real organizational plus! All around, I am very satisfied.
I bought this to pair with a new Tamron 10-24 SWA lens. Very good quality, does not intrude into the picture even at the 10mm setting.This or any good quality multi-coated UV filter is a must to both protect your lens investment and limit UV haze in your images.
AWESOME LAPTOP!!!!!!!! Ibm thinkpads are known for rock solid reliability which is VERY true.Pros- everything! this laptop has been around for about 4 years and still is a very popular laptop....you can see why. Blazing P3 processor 900mhz, big tft lcd screen. Although i did not buy this from amazon i bought it with 256mg ram wich was not a problem. I use this with a linksys wireless network with the new ie7 internet browser (Internet Explorer 7) and it has a fast reliable internet connection almost everywhere in my house...not to mention hotspots.Cons- None at all!Overview- A great laptop with rock solid reliability ideal for heavy travelers....I use this in airports and is just as fast then it is at home. Perfect laptop for 21st century computing.
MY 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IS HAVING A GREAT TIME WITH THIS CAMERA...THE ONLY PROBLEM WE ARE HAVING IS THIS IS THE FIRST DAY SHE HAS PLAYED WITH IT AND SHE HAS GONE THROUGH SEVERAL AA BATTERIES...BEST TO GET THE RECHARGEABLE ONES WITH THE CAMERA.
This thing is really neat. Easy to see from across the room and has a lot of nice features but don't expect it to work for more than six months. I've had two of them and they are both now useless. They don't just stop dead, but quit displaying calls and come up with ridiculous dates and times.
My last digital camera, an HP, had extremely poor battery life, a small LCD display and took poor quality pictures.This Canon has a great battery life, a very large LCD display and takes excellent pictures (although I have not enlarged any of them).I wanted a point-and-shoot that would satisfy all of these requirements for me and that my husband could also use and be able to make some manual settings. I found all of that in this camera.
DOES EXACTLY WHAT I WAS HOPING. SPLITS MY SIGNAL WELL AND I USE ABOUT 10 DEVICES IT SEEMS SO ITS NICE FOR THE SPEED
While PYLE does make some poor car audio wire (see my review on their wire kit), this crossover works great. I did a ton of research before my purchase trying to find the best price on a good crossover. This is what I came up with and I'm very happy with it. This exact model is sold by other brands (with a different name on it of course), but looks exactly the same and has the same specs. Mine is controlling 3 amps (front/rear/sub). The remote sub control works well.
The iPod is great! I had a 4 GB nano before this, and the 8 GB has so much more space! It works perfectly. I love it.
I bought 2 of these batteries thinking they wouldnt last as long on a charge but to my amaizment they work just as good as the original Canon battery that came with my camera. I'm very satasified and would recomend everyone looking for an extra battery for there camera to purchace one or more.
There is only one problem with this tablet so far. I now want to have just about every available drawing, painting or illustration software on the market. This Tablet is truly amazing. I have no complaints at all about this tablet. Of course, I have rarely had any complaints about Wacom tablets.
After using the MDREX71SL for a couple weeks, I think the headphones are a good compromise and great value. The sound quality is good enough when I'm mobile, and certainly better than cheaper Sony earbud headphones I've been using for the last five years or so. Getting a good fit noticeably improves the sound quality.The weight of the in-line plug and the winder that doubles as the earbud case caused the left headphone to slip out of my ear over time. Tired of this, I found a solution that fixed the problem completely. Instead of letting the left earbud and cord dangle down, I tip the earbud up and route the cord over and behind my ear. This small change was so effective that I rode for 90 minutes yesterday on my road bike and I didn't have to adjust the headphone once.The headphones seal out much more wind noise than my previous Sony headphones that only fit in the outer ear. This was a huge improvement because I didn't have to adjust the volume on my ride despite big fluctuations in wind noise. On my road rides and commutes I only use one headphone for safety and also because I'm listening to audio books. (Yeah, a lot less fun than working out to some tunes, but this is only way I find time to &quot;read&quot; for fun anymore.) Using one earbud, the longer right side, without the provided extension cord was just the length to string the cord down to the iPod in my (back) jersey pocket. I'm looking forward to using the pair on my next ride off-road.I think I would have been better off with the version of this headphone without the extension cord, but it wasn't available at the time I ordered it. It would wind more easily and reduce the cord weight. Even with these small problems, this pair is a good product overall.
Concise and easy to set up. Worked really well right out of the box. High quality projector. Found the focus to be a bit short of crystal clear when looking at a Word document. At 15 feet I'm well within range. However, it was certainly readable when I increased the size of the text. Such inconvenience easily ignored with overall benefit. Bright and easy to read in well lit conference room with 30 people.
I ordered 2 of these flash drive things for my camera, and they are great and very simple to use, the problem is I only received one and I ordered and paid for two!!!
This style pack/case looks cheesy and does not really protect the machine. The Incase large case works much better and costs less. The only functional purpose of this case is to allow you your machine to get banged around and scuffed up so that you can see if Compaq will honor the extended warranty you purchased. The IPAQ is terrific (5 stars); this case is a real loser.
If you want 1:24,000 topographic maps of Oregon, or just about any other state, this is your only option. Too bad the software (Mac) is utter rubbish, criminally bad for a $100 product. User experience is inconsistent and often illogical, crashes, near-neglibile updates last few years, read the other reviews they're right.BUT if you want the maps you have to buy,just prepare for using it to make you cry.
I really needed a remote cable release I use for my E-1 and this is a well-made device. It's total length is 4'2"... It's only a momentary switch for crying-out-loud. If I could find the cable end that would fit in the camera I would make one myself. Unfortunately you have to pay the price since you can't find these specialty items at a WalMart. If you want a really sharp triggering device, consider a Pclix. I us it for timelapse and remote triggering. Google it.
When in my home office, I am on the phone 5-7 hours a day. I have tried many combinations of phones and headsets and have never been satisfied with the voice quality. I also run a wireless network and have had problems in the past with 2.4 Ghz phones causing interference. The Plantronics CT12 is the answer to all my problems:* portable - small belt unit is light, offers great battery life and includes all the features I need* great headset - sound quality is equal to that of a handset (people do not know you are on a headset); comfortable with two fit options, Firefly function is nice bonus* Caller-ID - included on belt unit, works as expected* 2.4 Ghz - range is good, does not cause interference with my wireless network (previous phones from Panasonic and others have)Only negative is that you cannot answer or otherwise use the phone while it is charging (must remove the belt unit from the charger). All in all, highly recommended.
I got this router for my blu-ray player and it works great for BD-Live and Firmware updates. It was easy to setup, anyone having difficulty with this router, I recommend downloading the manual from dlink's website. That was probably the most helpful manual instead of the manual that came with this adapter. I can't comment use with routers outside D-link, as I use a Dlink DGL-4300. It works great and was at a great price. It setup for WPA you do have to do that manually in the setup, not in the setup wizard. I did go through the wizard once and then setup security manually that way. Worked great for me. Recommended for any type of use, whether computer or xbox or blu-ray player.
Saw some great reviews for this when I was looking for a solution to my iPod+Car question for a long road trip (NorCal to Phoenix) so went for it. Unfortunately this just didn't work reliably for me and I encountered a number of issues:1. Transmission was static-ridden for much of the time and I would have to crank the volume to the max to hear it on the road.2. On uneven surfaces it would generate loud popping sounds which, given the volume I had to run the system at, weren't sounding healthy.3. Eventually, the system stopped transmitting on the right side at all. Switching back to the regular radio or CD still played through all speakers, so this is where the problem lay.Just returned for a refund. Maybe you'll have better luck!
I purchased my 6620LDG, like other reviewers, to replace my old kitchen TV. I really wanted an LCD with a built-in DVD player. While I like the TV just fine, the remote is another story. I actually wrote to the manufacturer about the remote and gave them quite an earful. Included in my e.mail was the following:"While I find the overall TV to be good, I am appalled at thequality and functionality of the remote that operates and comes withthat particular model. I simply can't believe that a name brand likeSylvania would provide such a poorly designed remote to accompany ahigher-end TV.""...this remote is very uncomfortableto hold and operate. It is as if your designers made no accommodationsfor how people hold remotes, and what makes them comfortable.""Seriously. I cantt imagine who designed the actual size and shape of that remote or which idiot approved it's public distribution, but the entire lot of them need to find other professions if they think that this remote is at all acceptable.""A remote should be, at the very least,functional and comfortable enough to go unnoticed, dont you think???? Aside from the horrid shape, size and weight of the remote, this remote has an absolutely terrible layout and lacks some of the most basic buttons that come with the cheapest of remotes. I was shocked and horrified to realize that this hideous remote had no "last channel" button. Are your designers living in the 70s or do they just have their heads up their butts?""I havent had a TV remote in my hand without a last channel button in at LEAST 20 years. Since the remote is so huge, how could it not have one of the most traditional buttons on it? I consider the very lowest and feature-less remotes to be those in hotel rooms. They look like top-of-the-line models when compared to this piece of crap.On top of not having the basic buttons, and amongst other issues, the remote is frustrating because: 1. The text is illegible, 2. The buttons are laid out in a way that doesnt make sense and 3. When you channel surf, the remote is so slow to change the channel that you want to throw it on the floor and stomp on it. In fact, if I can find a universal remote that works with this TV; I intend to do just that. Of course, to add insult to injury, it states clearly in your owners manual that 'We do not recommend the use ofuniversal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlledwith a universal remote control.' Great, so you provide a bottom of thebarrel remote with your TV, but then dont allow your customers to get adecent remote by making your TV uncooperative with them. This is thefirst time that I have encountered this too, BTW."Finally:"I hope that you promptly change the remote that comes with the 6620LDG LCD TV/DVD combo TV. I expect that you will experience many returns of this product due to the crappy remote that comes with it."THIS was their entire response:"Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns regarding our product. Your comments and opinions are important to us. Please understand that it is our objective to provide the best possible product. We hope you accept our apologies for the inconvenience you have experienced with our product."I am on the verge of taking this back because of the remote.
This is a very simple straightfoward mp3 player that is good for first time mp3 player users and long time computer builders like me. Would recommend for anyone... good sound quality, works good as a memory stick.
My son bought this product and wished he hadn't now. It freezes up on him all the time.
This camera is one of the best camera I see on the market for that price. I bought this camera about a month ago and it took some great pictures. This camera eat batteries alot, so get rechargeable at least 2100mAh.Glenroy
I recently installed the PC card version of this finger print reader in my laptop. Install went smoothly. It takes some getting used to getting your finger on the sensor the right way. The software is a resource hog and prone to random crashing. But what irritated me most of all that I found out the hard way that the only browser supported is microsoft intercrap explorer. If this software would support firefox I would have given it 4 stars. Lousy techsupport. Good hardware killed by software that is plain BAD. NOT recommended.
quick service, will order from this place again without any ?"s,. received the item in a timely manner. was mailed out as soon as as i ordered it.thanks again!
Bought this motherboard from Tiger Direct. They sent the Delux board instead. Had to send it back and it cost me more than I was credited for on my card.
Glad I got the filter for use on a Panasonic camera. However when it arrived it had dust on it and I cleaned it with lens cleaner and a soft cloth. It is now covered with fine scratches in whatever coating was on the lens. It's still usable, I guess, just not crystal clear.
I am extremely happy with this phone cable. I'm smiling see > :)Anyway, I needed to run my phone line across the living room for my "new office". Anyway it got run over by my chair too many times and I would get disconnected like every 20 minutes. This cable has solved that problem. I used to be connected at 14,000 bps before I ran my old cable over and now I connect at 19,200 bps. So that's like an extra 18,000,000 b an hour. Every little bit helps if your stuck with dial-up so you might as well make the most of it and get one of these things.
This review is for a different HD by Western Digital, but the customer service and product warranty are exactly the same...My 250GB Western Digital hard drive died after only a month & took with it over 150GB worth of data that wasn't backed up anywhere else (for obvious reasons - who really "backs up" their backup drive anyway?). At first the drive worked very well: it supported plug-and-play, had a large amount of space, was competitively priced and was made by WD, a brand I thought to be trustworthy.However, a company who boasts for you to "Put Your Life On It" (their external hard drives) should at least try to ensure data reliability & take accountability for their products. When I called customer service about my failed drive I obtained this list of information:1. If you wish to recover your data, you must use one of their partners or risk voiding your warranty. There are only 8 in North America.2. You are responsible for the cost incurred in using their data recovery partners.3. Western Digital doesn't issue any refunds. If you purchased your drive from a store such as BestBuy you could return your faulty product. However, at online retailers such as Buy.com you are left without options.4. You can obtain a replacement drive (what they call re-certified) but it'll be devoid of your precious data.5. You are responsible for the shipping costs associated with returning the faulty drive back to WD. They pay for shipping of the replacement drive to you. This is apparently called "fair shipping".6. According to the CSR, Western Digital is not responsible for your data. They are only a supplier of hard drives.7. On a different note, the CSR never actually apologized for my failed drive but only used words such as "unfortunate" and "let's explore your options".In summary, this product is fine if you happen to receive a unit that doesn't fail. However, I would not be willing to take that risk and I don't recommend anyone buying this product for any amount of money. It's acceptable that a device such as this is prone to failure. However, Western Digital's "it's not my problem" attitude is not.
Received machine last week and I am pleased.These all in one machines are NOT well reviewed. The reviews lump all the AIO machines together and do not allow features to be isolated. I bought this machine because it has laser printing (better for business purposes), full duplex scanning, full duplex printing and, I think, full duplex faxing. I could not find any other company that has all these features at a reasonable price. Rather than repeat other reviews, following are a couple of comments that might be useful.1. Documentation is fair. There is a bound manual included with the machine but all too often you are referred to the CD Software manual.2. Phone service is good. Unlike the situation with most software today, there is actually human phone support. Have a speaker phone ready because accessing a person can take 5 - 10 minutes. On the other hand, the service people are patient and provide good quality support.3. Crinkled envelopes. The remedy is actually in the manual but phone service pointed out that two plastic levers at the back of the machine have to be switched to "up" to remedy the crinkling problem. I view this as "poor" design because the levers have to be switched back to print flat paper - regardless which tray is being used (they should allow separate settings for each tray and if the switch has to be accessed that frequently, it should not be at the back of the machine).4. Scanning. I purchased the machine largely for scanning and printing (I use Internet fax). The scanning is slower than I thought it would be. It is nowhere near 30 pages per minute.5. Another comment on scanning. Brother produces a Scanner/copier/printer (DCP-8065DN) but the MFC-8860DN which is similar also has fax capabilities. The 8860DN is less expensive than the 8065DN. I assume this is because the 8860DN is produced and sold in higher volume.6. Warrantee. Amazon confirmed that the refurbished machine has a one year warrantee from Brother. A new machine also has a one year warrantee -- go with the refurbished machine.I really will not know how solid this machine is until I have had several months of hard useage on it. However, so far I am more than satisfied. I have other Brother products and think highly of the brand. I expect a similar experience with this machine.
This is functional at best. The question you have to ask yourself is, why are you wasting money in a Pentium 4 processor in the first place? How many generations is this processor behind already?If you are just trying to play around with an old system to learn some new tricks or want it to serve as a home media server, home file or print server, or dedicated hardware-based firewall with some open-source operating system such as IPCop or SmoothWall, I suppose that's fine. Perhaps you could also restore an old machine for an old, disabled Vet or make it a child's first PC. Whatever you want to do, that's fine, but if that's the case, you might as well get a faster Pentium 4 processor that's at least 3.0GHz or higher. It would probably cost about the same amount as the one depicted here, maybe a little more or a little less. Check Amazon, eBay, and Google Shopping, and Craigslist (if you're safe and keep your wits about you when you meet strangers). Just make sure you check your PC's product specs and manual before you commit to buying anything. In addition, make sure you have a power supply unit of sufficient Wattage to meet the voltage requirements of any and all new hardware you'll be installing.
Expensive for something that won't stay in place. When in place though it does a pretty good job of "lightening" the load.
Great little hood for my EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM. It fits snug and secure to the lens and also has coating inside to reduce reflections.For true macro work I usually remove the hood because it will cast a larger shadow and can get in the way. But I love the hood when I'm using the lens for portraits. The 60mm lens does wonderful portrait work as well as macro and the hood cuts down unwanted light.The hood also can be flipped around and reattached to the lens for safe keeping when the lens is stowed away in your bag.
I just got these headphones a week back.I am very happy with it.I would recommend it any one.
Not much else to say here other than this is a genuine Canon Part and fits my T2i/550D perfectly (as it should for an of Canon's EOS cameras).
Used this cable to go to my new Intel SSD...quality is great, and the spring clip works well to secure it to the drive!
... high-end 32" & 36" (4:3 conventional tube) TVs at national chain super store. The XBR series absolutely blew me away at 25 ft. The difference was even more astounding the closer I got. Nothing, not even the other Sony WEGA models compared to the XBR. I had to stick my face to within serval inches from the screen in order to notice the razor thin horizontal scan lines. I wasn't really planning on spending that much on a TV but I did not hesitate for a moment to reach for my check book for the XBR. With a little bargaining, I think I got mine for about... I've had it now for almost a year and I still marvel at quality of this unit. It has more AV I/Os than most users will ever need (component, s-video, and composite) 6 in all. I even replaced a fairly new DVD player for a model that had progressive scan so I could take advantage of the 480p feature of the XBR ("fabulous"). Also, my new XBOX (w/ the HD AV kit) really looks super on the XBR too.Go, shop, compare, see for yourself. I think only the LCD HDTVs have a better picture quality but they're still too expensive and have very little content to offer today and, I think It'll be a while before they do. So, 4:3 is still the way to go. Besides, the XBR is HDTV ready. I just wish that I could have bought the 36" XBR but it wouldn't fit into my entertainment center.
True, these headphones are expensive, but damn, they are worth the price. The sound quality is amazing for their size, and durability isnt even an issue. A couple of MINOR flaws include; the extension cord (useless), and the neckless style cord (also useless, and annoying). Bottom Line, these are what you need to be getting if you enjoy heavy bass and killer clarity in a compact size...
This is my first HDTV and I am very happy I bought this product.The qaulity, sound, picture and features are perfect for me.I use OTA to capture digital/HD programming. Buying an outdoor antenna is the only way to go for that. I also run cable TV through my VCR so I can see watch and record when needed.I recommend this HDTV!
Works great on my cassette player. Some adapters are not accepted in newer/luxury car cassette players and auto eject.But this one hasn't eject one for the 3 months I've had it.Sound is a little bit low but I can just turn up the volume more. Saves me money by not having to take apart my dash to install and aux-in. Well worth the few bucks.Cord is long enough and is pretty well made.
Now this is the only wireless router i've had experience with so i don't know if this is a problem with all of them BUT, It does NOT share my dial up connection. And i wasn't even using the wireless part!!! You would think a 4 port switch could handle a dial up connection like my old 10 base T hub which I have switched back to for now untill i get broadband.The wireless file sharing worked fine. I shared some movies with a computer in another room with the wireless g pci adapter (also by linksys). That lasted all of a few hours because I NEED THE INTERNET.If all wireless routers can't share dial up then this is probably the best you can get but if it isn't someone needs to let me know. :(
Have been using this headset 3 years and it works great. I use it all day, 5 days a week and sound quality is great and it has held up very well. It is a very good quality headset for use all day long. It is comfortable as well. Have had zero problems with this unit
This adapter only accepts Type I CompactFlash cards, IT WILL NOT WORK with Type II CF cards because they are thicker than a Type I and the slot in this adapter isn't large enough. Amazon's picture appears to be an older version which WOULD accept a Type II CF card, but SimpleTech's current version of model# STI-CFADII is different. CHECK FOR YOURSELF before wasting your time and money: http://www.simpletech.com/estore/index.php?partNumber=STI-CFADII
This is exactly what we needed! The way the backseat of our minivan is placed doesn't allow a good angle for my son to watch his DVD player when it's hooked up to the pasenger headrest like most DVD holders. I've been looking for a better alternative and finally came across this. It took about 20 seconds to mount and provides a straight on view of the dvd player for my son. Couldn't be happier!
Helped us fix our TV for less than $10. If we had sent it in for warranty, it would have been $400. Can't complain!
This would be a great product if it only worked! Unfortunately, you get an error message stating the "USB Power has been exceeded" every time a thumb drive is plug into any of the USB ports. I tired everything to get around this problem to no avail.Evidently they use a passive hub that tries to get it's power from the USB port that you plug into.Also, the card slots don't quite line up with the plastic face.I'm returning it and looking for something by another company.Summary: Good idea but this company's device does not work.! Do not buy it!
This purchase was a waste of money, but you know if it's too good to be true it probably is. These battries don't hold the charge for more than ten minutes. So be forwarned. have a good Christmas.
I bought this product because I traveled recently and needed a case to keep my insulin safe. I love how this case looks like it's meant for glasses and I can carry my insulin around discretely. Good quality and package arrived quickly.
This lens came as part of a special offer with the Nikon 50mm F1.8 lense. It is a great idea to offer a protection filter with a lens. The cover does what it should and I was happy to see that is was made in the USA!
The D-Link DIR-625 is a great router. The router was fairly easy to set up. I run a dual boot windows XP professional and Linux Ubuntu desktop and both operating systems work fine with the router. I was having problems with my old router freezing up, so that I had to reset it, but there are no such problems with this router. I recommend it to everyone, especially because it is a N-grade router with WPA2 for a very cheap price.
This is my first photo printer and I also purchased a Canon PowerShot digital camera. I printed 110 photo's this weekend and the quality of the photo's are excellent, much better than I ever imagined! Printing 110 photo's completely used up the Photo Cyan and Photo Magenta ink tanks. Barly used the Black and slightly used the other colors. So, I am back on Amazon.com to purchase those two tanks only! I am having a hard time trying to figure out how to crop photos directly from the printer and using the other printer options but that could be user error since digital is so new to me.However, I find the instructions not very detailed or indepth as to all the options the printer offers. The directions are easy to understand for what it shows you, just doesn't explain everthing the printer was said to offer. Ex... fully explains how to print from the memory card but does not give the same explaination of how to print directly from the camera. But, I'll keep working on that! Thank you!
I had this headset for 5 years with constantly knocking it off my desk and having it land on the hard floor. It did the trick for a comfortable headset with decent sound and with mic. I also have the Bose QC 2, which has amazing sound...the sound of the this is not nearly as good BUT is good enough unless you are a serious audiophile. In that case you will want to spend a bit more cash. This is a value product and should be approached from that standpoint.
My house security system battery gave out after 6 years. Our local stores didn't carry a replacement, but I was pleasantly surprised to find this one here on Amazon for a much lower price than I was expecting. Installed it and it works like a charm.
very helpful. When you're on the road and have to hard reset (happened to me), this is a life saver.
I was wary of purchasing a Rio Nitrus due to some rather unsatisfactory reviews I had read on various consumer product websites. What I gathered from these articles was that (most of all) it seems to break quite easily and/or locks up when managing/skipping songs.But I decided at $169.99 (or roughly that price) it was a lot cheaper than an Ipod and I would never need to carry around 350 MP3s/750 WMA files at one time. Besides, you can delete them very easily and add new tracks! So unless you're going to be without your PC for months on end there's no problem.In October I purchased a Sony MiniDisc player after hearing it was better than MP3. I do enjoy using it but found it difficult to use. First of all no wires were included. I took advice from the manual - on top of $260 I spent another $13 on an optical cable only to have trouble. Eventually I had to find a special A/V-to-optical cord that was *not* mentioned at all in the help guide. The quality of songs was good but not great and you have to spend much time making sure the wires don't slip out while you're recording or that they're securely in place. Also adding track titles/etc. takes ages as you have to type in each letter manually. MiniDisc is great but definitely for those with patience.Rio Nitrus is great if you're on the go and I found it far more professional. The wires and CDs are all included. It's incredibly easy and fast to take music from your PC and download to the device via a 2.0 USB cable which is _very_ high-speed - I downloaded 170 songs in less than five minutes. No lie.The Rio lets you organize songs by album, artist, year, genre, etc. So if you want to listen to all of Guns N' Roses' songs just go to PLAY SONGS - ARTIST - GUNS N' ROSES and it'll play them all. Or PLAY ALL which is great. The LCD is sharp and easy to read - it shows the title of the song, the artist name underneath, then the album. By clicking ENTER you can scroll through a variety of options including track time countdown (i.e. view how much time is left in the song), date and time, file format (MP3, WMA for example), song genre, etc.The Rio also includes equalizer presents - 5-band that includes rock, rap and blues amongst others. It's very easy to access.I also enjoyed the stopwatch feature. If you're a jogger like me then, when you're running, you can time yourself by laps and it will give you an average lap time - while you're listening to your music! This is very helpful for athletes. I assumed the stopwatch would just be a basic "start/stop" but the ability to time and record individual laps is very honorable and impressive.The size is great - it fits in the palm of my hand and is sleek in design. The buttons are well-placed and not nearly as "cheap" as I had expected, particularly the LCD (which I mentioned above) which is so professional-looking that it seems like a very expensive piece of equipment.Overall I really can't find faults in this. It's incredibly small and slim. I took it out in cold weather and noticed no problems. It has not locked up - the most it's done so far is pause once or twice as I scroll through tracks, but nothing major (and this was due to my excessive speed in the first place - if you skip tracks a million miles a minute you're sure to screw something up once and a while!). The LCD is sharp and clear, the music arrangement and classification is very helpful and impressive. It's extremely user-oriented which is a good thing. The sound quality is CD quality to my ears. The included headphones are good, the process of downloading tracks is great. I like that it takes Windows Media Files, which IPod does not. Some users have complained that it wouldn't download their WMA files for some reason. I don't know - but I've downloaded my entire CD of Velvet Revolver's "Contraband" (all files in Windows Media Audio format) and they're perfect, sound absolutely spectacular. On top of this I've downloaded more that I got off Kazaa and Shareaza and they all work fine as well.It holds a lot (I'm not even halfway and I've already got 170 tracks so they really don't lie when they say it holds 350 MP3s!).I haven't had it very long so perhaps in a few months' time I'll start to experience problems and change my mind. If that's the case, then I will edit this review. But as of December 25th, 2004, the Rio Nitrus is an extraordinary product that is well-made and very easy to use - it's great for any music enthusiast and the best portable music player I've ever used.Highly recommended.
I decided to add ring terminals to my speaker wires since the connectors on the speakers are twist type and initially the wires were simply twisted around the set screw and i lost signal to the left speaker my first time out thought the speaker blew 'cause every bump made it pop and crackle with the ring terminals the connections solid and the speakers get a steady signal now. Have a fifty watt pioner w/100 watt amp awesome sound!
I went to WALMART looking for an HDMI cable, they wanted $29 for the one they had. This one was less that half the price and works great. This is not a skinny little cheapo cable either. It is solid.
I've owned this set since 2004, great picture and sound, but it failed last year. Fixed it, and it just went out again. This time with 10 blink error code. Cost to fix this time, $450 maybe. If replacing power supply doesn't work, another $150 will do it I'm told. I can get a nice new TV for for that amount. TV should've lasted more that 8 years.
I have two of these units in my video editing suite. I will be buying a third shortly. How's that for an endorsement?These drives run nearly silently. They remain cool, even after hours of video editing or animation rendering. After eight months, they have yet to cause any problem at all.An excellent product.
We have been using the HP 48lb trifold glossy brochure paper for a number of years to promote our church and preschool. Assuming a good quality inkjet printer is used, the finished product looks professional. Some reviews indicate a change in the paper and issues with folding. We have not had this problem. Although the box the paper comes in changed about a year ago (the new box falls appart easily) the paper has not significantly changed. The paper is still made in Germany. Keep in mind that the paper is designed to fold in one direction, away from the scored side, so be careful which way you load the paper
I've had this modem/wireless router for about a month - it was easy to set up - i did call the cable provder to give them the mac ID, then i just turned it on and let my computer search for it - easy. I did not use the enclosed software cd. In fact, I found it to be worthless.I thought, for a few weeks, it was faulty because it seemed to cut out randomly. Then i figured out that whenever the 2.4 ghz wirelss phone received a call it would cut the connection from the router - i just nixed the phone (it only is a tool for phone spammers anyway!). Now it's pretty much flawless.Bear that in mind, about the 2.4 ghz phone. You might have to make a work around to fix that. Perhaps some smart person out there has already figured out a way around this (other than chucking the phone).Another note - this modem is really fast - at least compared to the crummy one i had before. My whole reason for getting a better modem/wireless router was for the Netflix/Xbox streaming movie watching application. It works very well for that - flawless playback of high def movies through netflix/x box. Great success! (Works very well with x box live also).
Well I guess as far as the product I shouldnt have bought it refurbished. The delivery time was great and it shipped faster than expected. It plays good quality music and movie sounds, but it does not play movies without skipping, even brand new movies...
The price of this product is far below what any of your local stores are going to charge you. I was at Best Buy the other day and they wanted $250 for the same exact wire. No wonder I never buy anything from that store any more.The only problem that I did have was that the first wire they sent me was damaged, possibly by the shipping company. I contacted the seller on Saturday night and by Sunday afternoon they had sent me an email and by the following Thursday I had the replacement wire in my hand.
I had a brief interlude with APS film during 2000-2001, so I only had 16 rolls to scan with 25 shots each. The APS film adapter has performed well for me, no jams. In the Nikon Scan software, I am able to specify a crop and rotation for one frame, save the settings, and then apply the settings to each frame of an entire roll; the auto feeder lines up the frames accurately. I can walk away while 25 frames scan automatically, a real timesaver. I scan using ICE/GEM (no ROC) at 4000 dpi; the scans have much more shadow detail than the original prints, and the GEM does a great job of smoothing the very grainy APS film. Because the original APS prints have the date/time each photo was taken printed on the back, I use free Exifer software to apply date/time EXIF information to each jpeg file.
I would give this product no stars if that were poissible.I work for Best buy and saw the ilive system after another employee had bought one. It seemed like the perfect boombox, It has a dock for the ipod, It plays CD's (with a slot loading cd player no less) and in the store it had good sound. The first one I bought had no sound from the first moment I plugged it in, I should have seen this as a bad omen. I had to drive 30 miles to return it,I was not a happy camper. I purchased a new one and upon turning it on noticed the hissing that everyone else has commented on. I like to listen to my music loud so this is not a particular problem for me. Today I turned the ilive on and notice my normal station was not coming in, only static, so I proceeded to the next station, come to find out this unit is defective too. I don't know what kind of quality control they have in china or mexico or where ever these things are made but I have a sneeking suspicion there is NO QUALITY CONTROL WHATSOEVER. I'm still within the 30 days so I'm going to return this hunk of trash and get my money back. BEWARE - this product is horrible you are lucky if it does not blow up in your face. Its a shame too, it seemed like the perfect boombox its too bad they didn't spend a little more time on things like engineering and quality.
I use these with my MP3 player to listen mostly to audio books and podcasts. They stay on and are comfortable with a good length for the cord. Time will tell if they become my favorite headsets.
Works perfect with my Netgear MR314 router. Great signal reception/transmission. I have had a few problems on Win98 with the software at shutdown. Mainly I have to tell Windows to cancel the program at shutdown. I haven't looked for a software upgrade at the Netgear web site yet so I guess it hasn't made me that mad. In all I'm just happy to be wireless at 128 encryption with no slowdowns from connectivity. Best bang for your buck!
The fan works well enough but I can't get over how remarkably LOUD it is. It sounds like there's a jet engine in my computer. Needless to say, it's going back.
Works great. But, really only if you know what you're doing. It is highly recommended that you get the service manual for your vehicle to make sure exactly where things are at. Newer vehicles have mux control circuits that can get messed up at the wrong hookup specially with high current modules like this one. Anyway, it is so awesome I ordered another one to complete my install for four windows.
This is a decent case for carrying your PalmPilot. A lightweight metallic case with hinges might be better. Actually, I don't know anybody that carries this device and I haven't for 10 years, but the case was good.
Buyer beware: This MB has no on board video and its maximum capacity is 32MB. Any video card above that will not be recognized by the system. Therefore, blank screen.
Yea, I know, what did I expect from such a cheep camera. Pictures that are not grainy for one. Pictures that were sharper then my old 3.1 mp Fuji for two.The image quality on this camera is pure garbage. I just compared my old Fuji with this camera and it is not evern close. 6.1mp on this camera? Where?Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. I have no idea what I was thinking buying a Kodak.You have been warned.
Prints good; even pictures on plain paper look pretty good. Having a littletrouble refilling color cartridge. Magenta reluctant to prime.My only complaint is LCD display is not back lit and hard to read in normal room light.
While this machine started out nice and quiet, over a period of a few weeks, it began to get louder and louder. It's doing its job, which is great, but the squealing noise is not. If you need one that is quiet for a baby's room, then I would advise against this one. I had hoped I could trust a Vick's product, I now know that I can't.
Excellent value with maybe two caveats: Firewire or USB, I cannot get a really good throughput to this EHD, maybe a 1/4 of the USB 2.0 max (about 100 Mbps).The software is OK if you do not have anything else, but I found the Windows backup superior, and chances are, you already have it installed. No further drivers are needed than the one Windows uses by default.I do like the soft-shell construction, made for stacking. And it is reasonably attractive as hardware goes. I definitely see another one or two of these units in my future.
It really secures my hard drives... I put 2 on it hehehhe, and it really gets things tight and if this falls they receive no impact is an amazing product....!
Nicer than my 1.8 but think I should have bought a macro b/c I like getting up close. Awesome aperatures though, very shallow depth of field!
I have found Dramatic Pro to be an excellent tool in helping formulate and organize novel-length suspense stories. It's comprehensive and it makes you thoroughly think through the structure and flow of your story. The software does what it claims to do and it is based on successful story components. I've read other individual's reviews that were less than complimentary and I would have to say that their expectations of this software were probably beyond what the software said it could do. No writing software that I know of will lead a writer through the writing process. It's not like greeting card software that lets you pick and choose every element of the creative process and then you just print the result. But what this software does do is challenge you to not forget, and to properly develop, those key ingredients and components in any story that make the difference between one that other people like to see or read or one that gets ho-hum responses. Just learning the importance of having an Impact Character is enough to turn a mediocre story into a much better one. When you analyze successful and unsuccessful books or movies, more than half the time the difference can be traced to the development, or lack of development, of one or more Impact Characters. Dramatica Pro forces you to pay attention to through-lines, problem creation and resolution, and every element that could possibly be part of a story. But this software does require patience and the personal desire to get things properly organized. If you lack patience, then don't buy this software. If you don't like the fact that almost all successful stories have predictable elements, then you will not like this software because it will lead you down a path that you probably don't want to follow. If you have no tolerance for a jargon learning curve, then don't buy it. And if you are looking for a muse to stimulate your creative juices, then you shouldn't even be looking at any computer software - go find a pen pal. In my opinion, Dramatica Pro does what it says it can do and I really like the way it does it.
THIS PRINTER IS THE WORST.. After the second day it stops working.. lost time and money.. no worth it !!
This camcorder has good picture and sound quality, but comes with no software (nor is any availible) to transfer dv to computer via firewire. Also battery life is about 20min not 1.5hrs.
I ordered this because I was sick of the IPAQ sitting on my desk taking up space and thought this would solve the problem. It did. The only issue is that the cradle is kind of loose with the normal battery and won't handle the extended battery.Overall, it does what I was hoping it would do but I was disappointed that it wouldn't handle the extended battery.
I own this monitor, and have been productive with it for 2 years on my Powermac G5.Pros:Great image, both for still/photo stuff AND for video. Decent amount of workspace.Cons:Bone-headed control layout. I mean, the worst. The buttons are (downward facing) on the bottom of the main bezel, with badly labeled functions, bad interface, etc. ALSO, for some reason, mine came without the DVI cable. Had to buy it separately. Too strange.Good image for any onscreen presentation. Nice panel in the rear which helps to hide the connectors, helping it look presentable on your desk. 4.2 Stars.
The USB connections on the front need to plug into one of your open USB plugs in the back. The card reader slots take one of the USB pin outs from the motherboard of your computer. A better product would have had both devices only eating up one of your USB outputs. Also, only one side bolted into my 3-1/2 floppy drive bay: the non-USB port side. As a result, the USB side is "squishy" and mashes into the PC case whenever I try to plug a USB device into that slot. I would not buy one again.
got this as i tend to sit on the sofa with the laptop a lot and wanted to prevent my lap from getting all hot. serves this purpose really well and looks good too.
this is a quality product. The item screws firmly into the wall (pre-drill into studs). The screws are sturdy enough to hold up to a 35 lb TV. The swing arm is great but the range of tilt is low (10 degrees down). You may need to "shim" the bracket to the TV so you casn achieve 15% (it goes up 5% to compensate).All in all worth the $100 i paid for it.
This is a GREAT player. I can't say anything about upconverting, I'm still shopping for a HDTV, but it's really good ata) playing international DVDs (regional hack works like a charm and PAL to NTSC conversion is automatic);b) playing .avi files (out of 100+ files I've only had a problem with one - no sound).It also has a very nice feature. If you stop in the middle of the movie, the next time you turn the DVD on, it will start right at the place you left off last time (it will also give you an option to go back to the beginning). Moreover, it can remember more than one DVD. For example, take the disk out, play something else, get back to the first disk, it will again start where you left off. No more 'scene selection' crap. :)
This is a great HDMI cable buy. It works just as good as those $100.00 cables, the big stores try to push on you. I am amazed at the high quality of this inexpensive cable. I was always hesitant to buy an HDMI cable because of the insane prices. After I found out about this HDMI cable I was hesitant to buy it because of the very low price. This HDMI cable is flawless and performs beautifully. Great buy and highly recommended ....
This card does not, and I will repeat, DOES NOT, work as a common customer would expect it to. It will NOT run with any built in bluetooth software (i.e. Windows Bluetooth functionality) Instead it utilizes a BlueSolei software package that does not offer the same functionality as a name brand bluetooth card (which supports the in house software). This is a textbook case of cheap, quick manufactured technology pawned off on unsuspecting customers that believe they are getting a bargain. Notice how there is no company name behind this product (i.e. Linksys, Belkin, MSI, etc) Do yourself a favor- pay the extra amount for a quality product that offers support for their customers. You will have more success with drivers for multiple versions of the operating system you will use and also have access to fully functioning software. Do not buy this product, Do some research. Do not be fooled by a bargain priced item.
very small, easy to use since it has direct connection from usb, and cheap..
My foam was shipped in a mondo box with puffy air pillows to protect the foam.... Ummm. What? Too much packaging.
This camera is truly wonderful. I finally have something that is rugged enough to go diving, in the air and in the ocean, I don't worry about taking it out on rugged event, and it's small enough to fit into a pocket for when I go out with friends. This a very versatile product. My only complaint is that to get to the shooting and movie modes you have to go through a menu and select one, but I suppose that's the price you pay for waterproofing.
These DVDs were recommended on another site and they seem to be working just fine. No problems. I received it quickly and I'm satisfied.
After reviewing many different headphones, and owning Shure e2c's for a few months, I bit the bullet and purchased a pair of Etymotic ER-4P's. I listen almost exclusively to opera and classical music with a smattering of classic jazz.In short, these are the most accurate headphones I've ever heard. The reproduction is wide and accurate with little distortion. These earphones are so good, the limit is often the quality of the source rather than the earphones.Accuracy: Superb. No artificial bass bloat. Slight dip in upper mid-range, not normally audible. There is a crisp, belllike sound to music. Voices and solo piano are astounding. Percussion is precise.Freq resp: Wide and essentially flat. Bass on the source is reproduced accurately with gentle roll off in the lowest octave.Comfort: Very, very good, but highly dependant on fit. Etymotic provides different eartips. Experimentation is essential as is giving yourself some time to adapt to shoving something into your ear canals. There are optional eartips for those people with small (like me) or large ear canals. You can even get custom fit tips from your local audiologist, but those get pricey.Sound isolation: The tops, especially with the foam eartips. The Etymotics isolate much better than even the "active isolation" headphones. They sound much, much better, too. Forget those lousy, muddy sounding Bose headphones.Construction: Pretty rugged considering their size. Wires are thin, but wrapped in shrink tubing from end-to-end. There are proper strain reliefs at the ends. The wires a somewhat stiff but flexible enough to fold up and tuck in extra length.Included: Very deluxe foam-lined hard case. Small foam zipper travel case with interior mesh pocket for extras. Gold plated 1/4" phone adaptor. Five pair medium foam eartips. Three pair tri-flange eartips. Two pair of replaceable earwax filters. Combination filter storage/replacement tool. Anti-microphonic wire clip. Owner's manual.Who should *not* buy Etymotic ER-4P: People who aren't happy with music unless their diaphram is vibrating. People like the sound of a cheap boom box. People who are afraid to cram small objects into their ear canals.Who should buy Etymotic ER-4P: Travellers who like beautiful music but not the roar of jet engines. Anybody wanting uncompromised personal sound reproduction.Caveats: Good fit is essential to good sound. If you do not get these inserted properly, bass and imaging will be weak and isolation will be poor. An iPod will drive these earphones very nicely and will sound beautifully, but not to the ER-4P's full capability. External, high quality ear phone amplifiers are available that will take the Etymotics to their full promise. Most people won't need one as these amps can be expensive. If you do opt for an amp, you should spring for the ER-4S adaptor cable which increases the earphone's impedance and further enhances their accuracy and sound quality. The wires are microphonic, meaning that it is audible when they brush against your clothing, etc. Etymotic includes a clip with which to attach the wire to your shirt--I do this at the collar--so the wires don't transmit vibrations to your ears. Eating while wearing these is possible, but you'll hear more chewing than music.My overall satisfaction is very high. I use my Etymotics all the time. Absolutely top knotch sound. Well worth the price, especially at current street prices. Standard iPod phones sound like a string and tin cans next to these.
I got this SD card cause it was so cheap. It has worked flawlessly and I've owned it for 11 months. Glad I didn't get a more expensive name brand.
There was some difficulty, in my city metro area of about 400,000 people, finding an open channel on the FM dial. 88.1 had a significant bleed over problem. 87.7 was quiet on my FM dial, but the Kensington unit doesn't tune that low. 104.9 finally proved to be the answer and the transmitter worked perfectly. When you are searching, don't expect to find a perfectly quiet channel. For reasons I don't understand, the noise on the channel largely disappears when the ipod signal is transmitted. I live in the west, and this unit should work perfectly out in the wide open spaces.The display has been criticized by other reviewers.In my car it sits at knee height and lighter socket tilts up about 30 degrees--it's easy to read, easy to tune.I also bought a Sony CPA-9c cassette adaptor for one car that has an audio cassette deck. So far it works well, with none of the hiss described by other reviewers.My ear is not that sophisticated, but to me neither of these has quite the richness of sound of a CD in the car, mainly not as much low end, but it's perfectly fine for my purposes.( After all, I can carry hundreds of hours of listening in my shirt pocket.)The price was right at Amazon for both units (about 30 percent off retail for the Kensington, and 40% for the Sony) with free shipping. I have only had these for a week. Hopefully both of these units will stand the test of time.
I cut my GPS teeth on an eTrex Vista (a great little handheld in its own right) for a couple of years before stepping up to the 60CSx. After five months of use, I have only positive things to say about my latest purchase. I was aware of some owners' early concerns about "wandering" and the seeming inability to enable WAAS, but figured Garmin would eventually address such firmware issues, and so decided to take the plunge. The first thing I did (the first thing any purchaser should do) was to download all of the available updates from Garmin's website, and my 60CSx performed flawlessly from the get-go. So yes, I can enable WAAS, but I don't bother to use it because for me the slight increase in accuracy isn't enough to justify the additional battery drain. Consistently getting within ten feet or less of a waypoint is good enough for me. I'm not doing cadastral surveys, after all.I replaced the supplied 64mb micro SD with a 1 gb card and have installed selected maps from both City Navigator and US Topo 24K Western National Parks (both relatively pricey extras). I recently used the former to navigate a familiar route all the way from western Colorado to Cincinnati and back, and the directions it generated differed from the route I've long been accustomed to in only one minor way: it chose a different bridge (the MLK) across the Mississippi River at St. Louis than I usually use. That switch obliged me to exit the interstate and wait at one traffic light for a minute or so, but also saved me a couple of miles, so I guess the net effect was zero. On the return trip, I was unable to make a necessary lane change due to heavy rush hour traffic and was forced onto an exit from the Interstate at Louisville. The 60CSx and City Navigator automatically recalculated and got me back on course in a jiffy via a route through the downtown area that would otherwise have been anything but intuitive. The I-70 route through the Colorado Rockies features numerous tunnels, and only in the longest of them did I lose my satellite signal. In those few instances, the unit promptly reacquired the signal upon exiting the tunnels.I am a retired National Park Service ranger and now volunteer at Colorado National Monument, where I spend a lot of time in the backcountry identifying and plotting the location of cultural sites. The 60CSx and US Topo 24K are incredibly useful for that. I particularly like the unit's ability to average satellite fixes for increased accuracy over whatever interval I choose. I'm regularly able to mark waypoints to within 3 meters, even in forested areas and in the depths of the area's many canyons. The MapSource software that came with the 60CSx lets me print topo maps of the Monument with those waypoints clearly delineated and labeled.In the early fall, I carried my 60CSx on a recreational climb to the summit of 14,048-foot Handies Peak in Colorado's San Juan Range. Once on top, I photographed the display to document the precise location and elevation of the summit for my records. Since then, I've learned that it's also possible to transfer a bitmap image of any 60CSx display screen directly to my computer using the xImage application available as a free download on Garmin's website. That's a neat way to build a file of memorable waypoints and to share them graphically with others.I've found the Garmin 60CSx to be a most capable unit. Teamed with an accesssory 12V cable and City Navigator software, it works well as a vehicle navigator at relatively low cost. Used by itself, with or without US Topo 24K, it's a great hiking companion. It has a great color display, commendable acquisition and refresh speeds, myriad useful functions, a long battery life (months, if you don't leave it on continuously to mark tracks), decent ergonomics and superb accuracy. Finally, the additional storage afforded by removable memory cards is a definite plus with this sophisticated unit. The only change I'd urge Garmin to consider would be to add a temperature sensor.If you can afford it, and even if you can't, get a Garmin 60CSx.
Revised...Not sure what happened, but for the last two weeks the screen seems to work as advertised. Nothing changed on my end, so it must have been something that Sirsus did with the repeaters. I'm changing my rating from 3 to 4.Old review...I bought the SIR-KEN1 6 months ago to compliment my new stereo. The most important part of the tuner is the music and it works as advertised. There is an annoying glitch with the text display. The display will flash a bunch of station names other than the one that you are on. Also artist and song texts do not show. All three text lines generally flash "WAITING..." The issue has something to do with terrestrial repeaters in metro areas used to combat obstacles like tall buildings. When you leave the metro areas, the text works properly.Apparently this is a common issue with the SIR-KEN1. The SIR-KEN1 is not manufactured by Sirius or Kenwood. Directed Electronics makes them. Directed Electronics points the finger at Sirius. Sirius points the finger at Kenwood. Kenwood points the finger at Directed Electronics. I think Directed Electronics owns this flaw, since the stereo and the sound part of satellite radio work flawlessly. A simple software update should fix this issue. Do a search for SIR-KEN1 + waiting to find out more.Again, the unit works for music. If you want to know what you are listening to then you will be disappointed.
Hey, it's got a powered/active subwoofer, and some stylish looking speakers. The only trick is that the controls for the subwoofer are not external. They are set thru the DVD menu, but the settings remain constant, whether watching TV, a DVD or the radio. Once I was able to get the bass turned up, the sound was very impressive, especially considering the price. I get a lot of compliments on the look of the speakers, and the subwoofer is a really good size.One caveat: DO NOT purchase a refurbished Philips item of any kind. The WORST customer service on the planet is thru Philips for their refurbished items, although their customer service for new items is comparable to other companies.I don't have a super expensive system, but it sure looks & sounds like it these days.I have:Sharp Aquos 32" LCD HDTV LC32D43U (love it!)DirecTV HD DVR HR20Philips Home Theater in a Box (HTS3450--blk) Includes prog. scan DVD player and a jpeg/divx/mp3 player (NOT refurbished)Toshiba VCRWhalen Entertainment Center which includes a LCDTV mountSilver/Black Rear Speaker stands and wall mount speaker mounts for front speakers
Alert: there's a twenty-dollar rebate if you buy this from J&R; via Amazon before 12/31/2005.The ZyXEL AG-225H 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi Finder & USB Adapter (the official name) is a three-in-one device that packs some useful features for the wireless road warrior: it sniffs out access points (APs), it works as a USB wi-fi adapter, and it can turn an Internet-connected Windows PC into an access point!The package comes with the ZyXEL AG-225H adapter, a Quick Start Guide that describes the finder and wi-fi adapter functions, a software installation CD-ROM for Windows, a USB extension cable, and a wrist strap.Physically, the adapter is slightly larger than a pack of chewing gum. Its USB connector hides behind a cap. Inserting and removing the cap is a breeze, yet there is enough friction to keep the cap secure. In fact, this has the best balance of friction and ease of insertion/removal I've laid my fingers on; it actually feels good to put on and take off the cap! Unfortunately, the cap is small and, when taken off, can be misplaced very easily.The ZyXEL has a small b&w; LCD screen that shows hotspot info in the finder mode. When connected to a PC, it shows the status of the built-in LiIon rechargeable battery: charging, or full. Under the LCD screen are two blue LED indicators, one for power and the other for wi-fi access indication.There are two buttons at the top: one for controlling the seek mode (see below) and the other allowing you to scroll through the list of APs. It took me a while to remember not to use the Seek button as "previous," as there is no previous button. You just keep pressing the Next button to cycle through the list of APs. There's a Power switch at the bottom. This power switch controls the finder mode; when connected to a PC, it has no function.Ok, now let's look at the three operational modes in detail.As a wi-fi finder, the ZyXEL allows you to identify nearby (and useable) wi-fi APs without having to turn on your laptop. The packaging says a scan takes only 6-7 seconds. Unfortunately that's false advertising. In my many repeated trials, it always takes at least 20 seconds, or as much as 30 to 35 seconds, for the finder to locate all the APs nearby. (The ZyXEL has a small built-in LiIon rechargeable battery which recharges whenever the adapter is inserted into a PC's USB port.)Once it displays the list of APs -- it can display up to 15 APs, sorted by signal strength (how useful!) -- the finder displays on the small LCD screen each AP's SSID, signal strength, security, type (802.11a, b or g), and channel. (Battery status of the adapter is also displayed.) Unfortunately, it does not refresh each AP's status automatically. You'll have to re-scan, by pressing the Seek button, to get up-to-date information on the APs.In addition to the basic AP finding mode, you can tell the ZyXEL to only show open APs, i.e., those without security. Note that an open AP doesn't necessarily mean it gives you free Internet access, as the host might have an account validation feature (e.g., many hotel APs). You can also tell the finder to lock on to a particular AP so you can "track" it.As a wi-fi adapter, the ZyXEL goes into a PC's USB port and allows you to surf the Internet wirelessly. Before you insert the ZyXEL for the first time, be sure to install the driver software first. Otherwise, Windows will not be able to recognize the adapter. The installation is very easy and straightforward. In addition to the driver (which includes a Windows service and a WinSock layer), you also get the ZyXEL wi-fi set-up utility. Note that this utility *only* works with the ZyXEL adapter.The ZyXEL utility displays a windows of useful information about your wi-fi connection, including a nice-looking signal strength bar. If all you want to do is connect to the nearest open AP, the utility does the job. But if you want to set up a particular SSID to access or security, good luck: the utility's interface is not too user-friendly. It's probably not going to be hard for you to figure things out (hint: go to the Profile section to set things up), but it's not very intuitive, esp. for non-expert computer users.At least, the adapter features excellent performance: it's very good at pulling in signal and maintaining steady, usable reception from the AP. It simply works very well. Its lightweight means it won't add much weight to your laptop.Finally, you can also use the ZyXEL hardware and software to turn your Internet-connected PC into an AP. Here your host PC is already connected to the Internet via Ethernet -- could be LAN, DSL, cable modem, dial-up, etc. -- and the ZyXEL can work in "access point mode." But you'll also need to set up Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in order for this to work. This involves some work. Please see my 12/5/05 blog entry for details on ICS setup. Once properly set up, the ZyXEL turns into a powerful AP.The documentation that came with the ZyXEL, both printed and electronic, is poor-quality, esp. the electronic user's guide, which misses important information about using the adapter as an AP. (That's why I created a blog entry to detail the steps needed.) E-mail support is fast; they e-mailed me back two hours after my initial inquiry, although the response had poor grammar and wasn't particularly helpful.In summary, if you are a wi-fi geek or a road warrior who wants to maximize wi-fi on your laptop, the ZyXEL AG-225H is quite a useful gizmo for finding nearby APs, quickly identifying open APs, and even turning a friend's PC or a hotel PC into an AP (assuming you can install the ZyXEL utility on that PC and have administrator right, too). I also like the ZyXEL's excellent performance as a wi-fi adapter.
I've used this charger several times, always outdoors and always when it rained hard. I use it to keep charged a deep cycle battery powering my pop up trailer while camping. It really works to keep the battery charged--it seems to stay charged much longer with this attached. Also, it seems impervious to rain and even has the charge light on when it's raining, which I assume means it is working even when cloudy and in the rain. I'd recommend this highly. I looked around and this is a very good price for a solar charger of this wattage.
I bought this TV a few months ago. Menu randomly popped up on screen repeatedly so you couldn't watch anything. Samsung required it be shipped to them (my expense) despite warranty stating in-home repair service. Samsung denied receipt initially even though I had a UPS delivery confirmation. Refused to replace with refurbished unit despite exercising this option. Now stating up to 21 more business days from now before I might get TV returned. Horrible anti-consumer experience dealing with them.
Firstly, Amazon has great service. USPS lost the card, and Amazon sent another one, post haste. The card itself works great. It's not the fastest thing out there, but it's definitely not the slowest thing either. For average use, this card is perfect, and for 256 Mb, the price is really affordable. And to top it off, its made by Kingston, who has been in the memory industry since 1987. I recommend this card to every level of user, if you are trying to compromise with price and quality
Works great, acquired atomic time very quickly. Quality of La Crosse technology is always suspect so only time will tell how this will hold up to the outdoor environment.
Unless you plan on putting this vcr into a soundproof chamber, do not buy it. There is a constant clicking caused by internal gears that drive the mechanism within the machine. Trust me, once you hear it either while playing or recording a tape, it will drive you nuts, much like chinese water torture (for you youngsters, that is the sound of one drop of water hitting your forehead, than another, and another and another. I can't believe that toshiba would allow such a product to come with their name on it
This has brought my home theatre to a whole new level. I've paired this sub with a pair of TSI500 towers and a CS20 center channel and can easily say its night and day from my old Sony speakers. Bass is ground shaking now, just watch the incredible hulk, Tron:Legacy or anything with some LFE and you'll know what i'm talking about. Was initially looking for the BIC PL200 but was a little bit out of the price range. Pick this up when its was only sale below $200 and couldn't be happier. Highly recommend this sub and for under $200 its a no brainer.
I was looking for a headset that I could wear at night to go to sleep to music. I like the one sided cord and the slim design of the ear pads. This has satisfied my needs although Philips had an older model (apparently no longer available) that was even a slimmer design.
I'll say for starters this is the first Apple product or iPod I've bought, and I've never been that good at operating any of ones my friends have let me borrow. When I bought this, it was easier to get used to the software and way it works than I thought it would be, which is good, but not good enough with the other problems I've encountered.About two months ago, my trusty old Creative Zen 20gb finally died after several years of use. Fine, I thought, I sent it to the company I had a warranty with and got most of my money back. I wanted to buy another Zen as I'd loved my first one so much - unfortunately they are impossible to buy in anything above 16gb in New Zealand, so I reluctantly settled for an iPod Classic 80gb.Worst money I've ever spent. My first complaint is that I find iTunes is awful software. I'm on an oldish computer, admittedly, but whenever I start iTunes up the computer freezes for anywhere upwards of two minutes. It takes ages to add any new files to the library, and when I sync it, it often adds the same album twice.The first time I synced this, it only added about a third of my library even though I had all the files ticked to be synced. When I plugged it in again, it still wouldn't add the other files. Time for its first reset, and I've only owned the thing for two hours. After this reset, it added the library mostly fine, apart from one album I have which only added half the songs. I don't mean it's added tracks 1-6 of 12 tracks total, it's added all the tracks but only half of each song! What the hell? That album plays fine in itunes but I can't seem to get the whole songs on the ipod, even re-adding the files to the library and syncing again.Cover art works intermittently - this would be a very cool feature if it worked properly. I have cover art for almost all my albums in itunes, but only about half of them are on my ipod after syncing it. Some are just black squares. Also, if I rename an incorrectly spelt album and then resync the ipod, I thought it would correct the album title on the player. No, it adds the album AGAIN under the same title, and I can't seem to get rid of the incorrectly named one.The wheel is a bit better than I expected - I had tried a friend's ipod classic out the week before, and the wheel on hers was terribly laggy and unresponsive. The one on my ipod is better, but still lags, freezes and won't work if you have cold hands.Video quality isn't as good as I expected either. All my videos look far more pixelated than they look on the computer and as if they all have a bad case of jpeg artifacts. Also, the video drains the battery. To be expected, fine, but if you want to watch anything longer than a music video you basically have to have it plugged in and charging on the computer. Why then would you watch the video on the tiny screen rather than on your nice monitor?Sound quality is pretty tinny. I tried it on my other sets of headphones, and it still doesn't sound very good. It's mediocre at best, and for some reason I can't figure out, all my files are at different volumes. A couple of albums play about twice the volume than the rest of my files, but play normally in iTunes.All in all, this is totally disappointing even though I bought this thing with fairly few expectations. On the plus side, it looks really cool - the cover flow looks amazing with the album art it correctly displays, and the menus look nice. Battery life is good too, I had it playing overnight on speakers and it hardly dented the battery. However that's not really enough for me to keep the thing. It's going back to the shop in the next couple of days unless I can get all these problems fixed (if anyone has any suggestions for these,particularly the strange half-files, please say!), luckily the shop I bought from accepts returns no questions asked within 7 days of purchase.
Bought these for stargazing, and they work beautifully. I turned these on the night sky, and where only one or two points of light typically appear to the naked eye, suddenly there were DOZENS! It's amazing.
This dvd shelf is absolute garbage. I wouldn't even use it if someone gave it to me for free. The shelf is extremely flimsy and the little metal pegs are useless (agreed with another reviewer). My dvd's have all fallen off on more than 1 occasion. This is the worst dvd shelf I have ever used. Atlantic is a crappy brand anyways. You can find cheap, very sturdy multimedia shelves but you gotta know where to look. That's why reviewers like us are here to help. Avoid this shelf at all costs!
This product is a fake, I bought 3 assuming there were real because the picture he has of the 4gb micro sdhc was a real one or what appeared to be. Check the customer image, there should be one picture and then you will see it is a fake. I did not check the image, therefore I did not realize until it was too late. You can tell it is a fake easily by looking at the adapter for the micro sdhc card. Go to the sandisk site and they will have high res pictures of their real products; compare them and you will see a definitive difference. If I knew this I would have rather bought off ebay and could've gotten it for cheaper by atleast $10 for all 3 in total so about $3.33 per card I would have saved. I had bought 3 cards. Don't waste your money on here with this fake, it isn't crappy, but you can get the same for cheaper at ebay. One good thing was the shipping time so if you don't want to wait long then go buy it.
What a user friendly high tech camcorder. I love it. Everything is selected on the screen. 30 GB hard-disk is great. What a fantastic buy I made
Haven't scanned too much yet, but so far, this works great! I've scanned photos and negatives, and the quality is wonderful. The one negative item - the USB cable that came with the scanner did not work. We had to dig up another that we already had. I don't know why it didn't work, but I had to e-mail Cannon for support. They were the ones that suggested using another cable.
this is a usb 2.0 hub not 1.1 works good with all 1.1 & 2.0
After rating this item 3 stars ( neutral ) because I had not yet been able to try it out due to bad weather. I received an email from the company. here is a small portion of it just to give you an idea :&#34; We are disappointed with your rating and are hoping that you will aide us in our continued growth by reconsidering your rating comment left on Amazon&#8217;s Feedback Rating System .A rating of &#34;3&#34; is negative when viewed by other potential customers and by Amazon. I am not sure why you rated Tune Belt negative when you have not had a chance to use it. Perhaps you were confused with the rating scale. If you were satisfied with your purchase, can you please remove your rating because it is not possible to change a rating but only remove it. If you are not sure how to remove your rating, let us know and we will forward the instructions.&#34;So I decided to go through my gear and really try this guy this out ( on the tread mill of course )Unfortunately I never made it that far. I have a 160 GB IPod Classic and it was work out just trying to get it to fit inside the protective sleeve. I thought for sure I was going to rip it.After I finally got it in there.. that bad boy was crammed. the plastic protective window sat oddly on the bulkiness of my pod.Then i noticed that the headphone jack outlet along with the slits at the top and the bottom would never protect this from the elements of nature. It almost seems as if this design of the belt was put on upside down.. not sure what that is all about.THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED WITH THE IPOD CLASSIC!it is basically useless to me now.Thank You Tune Belt, Inc for forcing me to delete my original rating of neutral and really inspect the product for a new rating.
Great resolution and easy to use. Very happy with this camera.
So far the quality of the video and audio is outstanding. The Dolby surround-sound microphone along with the Carl Zeiss lens make an amazing combination. And I am soooooooo glad I got a digicam with a hard disk - so much faster and easier to download, while allowing 7 hours of high-quality video without changing anything. I would recommend people buy a spare battery so you can have one charging while using the other one, especially if you're planning on taking many hours of video at once. The software only lets you cut parts of scenes out - it does not do much else We will probably get other software to be able to insert titles for each scene when we create the DVD.
I was in the market for a camera with a capable zoom and the ability to use some manual features, and the S3 IS fit the bill.When I was shopping for the right camera, I narrowed the search to either the S3 or the Lumix FZ7. Because the Lumix was a little less expensive, I went to the store hoping to love that one. But despite the good reviews for it, the Lumix felt cheap next to the Canon, and the shots just weren't as sharp.I like that the Canon uses standard AA batteries; I picked up some rechargables that last for ages...and if I'm out an in a pinch, I can pick up spares at any store.I've taken a wide variety of shots, and I'm consistently impressed with how the camera performs. I didn't want to drop the money on a dSLR, but I wanted to have control over the camera-- and this one does the trick.The S3 IS has enough heft to feel like a serious piece of equipment; but is compact enough to fit in my coat pocket. And from a features to cost perspective, I really don't think one could do any better. The video features really limits my need to use my video camera that cost three times as much as the S3, actually.In general, the combination of the powerful zoom and the continuous shooting mode has been great to get just the right shot both for my two-year-old, and to get quality action martial arts shots. The camera peformss fairly well in lower light situations, and I've been able to get some really nice night shots without a tripod because of the IS feature.I highly recommend the S3 IS. I ended up buying it for about $220, and I've seen people spend much more on far lesser cameras. There is a lot of bang for the buck to be had here.
I wanted a little boombox-type thing to take my ipod to the beach with my firends. I didn't want to carry a giant ghetto blaster. I usually don't spend alot on stero equipment, and I am usually unhappy with what I buy. The price of this unit wasn't crazy, so I took a chance on this one. Man, it is great. I couldn't believe that it sounded like a big stereo and looked like a transistor radio (well..a little bigger.) Now, the beach isn't quiet, and people were strolling by and asking each other "where is that music coming from?"Also, many of the ipod boomboxes don't let you navigate the ipod menu when you insert them. This one attaches with the included plug/wire, so your ipod is tethered, not inserted, therefore accessible. No batteries to worry about either, as you simply recharge it. I recharged mine overnight and never ran out of juice over the course of an 6-7 hour constant play.I did buy the ipal carrying case offered on amazon. I used the strap on the carrying case to hang the tivoli right on the ribs of the beach umbrella! Then I just put my ipod in a ziploc bag, left the zipper open just enough for the plug for the tivoli to fit through, and could click around from my chair!! Don't laugh about the ziploc!! I know it isn't fancy, but I could see through it, use the click wheel through it, and keep out the sand/mist...all for the price of about 1 cent!The tivoli now sits unobtrusively in my kitchen where I alternate radio and ipod. I couldn't tell if the colored radios come with the ipod input jack or not, so I just ordered the white one...I would have preferred another color, but I still completely love it.
I purchased this player about 2 years ago. It has stood up to all the abuse I have put it through. It has unbelievable sound, and cannot be beat.
I decided to replace the factory Nikon strap and based on the reviews I chose this Op/Tech strap. It was definitely the right decision! Makes carrying my D50 with heavy lenses a breeze. Good quality, no-slip, nicely padded = comfort. Highly recommended.
I'll get right to the point, here are the pros and cons with a quick summary.Pros:*The sound quality is amazing.*The ear pads a decently comfortable, so far they haven't broken in much and still are flat. Broken in ones tend to be softer and puffier.*The plastic is very durable and the design of the headphones looks good. When looking at the headphones, not a single plastic mold mark is visible, perfection. The plastic is also very strong and hard to break. I backed into a wall really hard with them on my backpack, sandwiched them, and they didn't even crack.*The headphones come with a larger golden color jack for use with pianos and larger recording machines.*Lots of bass in them.Cons:*Even though the sound quality is great, the bass sometimes gets a little distorted with the Apple iPod Bass Booster in music settings (you really won't need it)*The cord is 10 feet long and can get a little troublesome. Either get a zip tie or a rubberband to fix that.*Every time I wear these headphones, my ears get a little sore on the top. It just matters where you place them. Try squeezing the soft cushions til their worn in the place, it will make them more comfortable too.*A minor, nit-picky problem with the headphones is that they don't fold up. If you want headphones that fold, get the PX-100's by Sennheiser.Summary:Overall, these headphones are a steal for the price. At $[...], they give loads of bass with incredible sound quality and have the durability and looks of much more expensive headphones. These headphones should be $60... If your the cheapo kind of person like me, buy these, you won't be disappointed.List of links used to test audio (all of these links come in .mp3 quality, very good but not the best):[...]Sennheiser PX 100 Collapsible Headphones
Bought this calculator for a finance class and it functions just as I need it to. Bought it refurbished and it works very well. Only problem is that the display is faded, like it is illuminated at half brightness. Other than that it is a good purchase.
This uses 5 laser cartridges. When you run out of a color, it stops. You cannot get any more life out of a cartridge by shaking to redistribute the toner. You cannot opt to print anyway. Hence, if you need copies in a hurry for a meeting and you happen to be the one using the printer when it runs out, you have to stop and insert the new cartridge right then and there. These cartridges are expensive. The print is good, but then again, that is because you get so little life out of the cartridges.
This monitor is beautiful, had a small issue that could have been cleared up by a normal CS agent, instead turned into a 3 week fiasco, DELL customer service is HORRIBLE, I will never purchase another product from them again, EVER! I've dealt with poor customer svc, but they take it to a whole new level, great work DELL :(
the twist to fit system is brilliant and easy to use. for the first time ever ear buds actually stay in my ears when i run. the sound is great too - these headphones bring out the best in my ipod.
My standard blue router with two horns is located in the front right corner of the main floor of our house. My sweetie's ManCave PC is in the opposite corner in the basement. The devices could not be farther apart. Our house is over 100 years old, thick plaster, huge heavy posts, joists and timbers throughout. His wi-fi signal strength never got above LOW, and his internet access seemed as slow as dial-up, yet we have a pretty frisky DSL connection.Bought this thing based on that certified tekkie's review saying it really works. Well, he's right - it does. It was amazingly simple and quick to install, and it boosted his signal from LOW to waivering between VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT. His internet speed is remarkably improved, as is his access to the shared external drives on my PC. It was excrutiating to access our massive iTunes library on one of those shared drives; now it zips right up.I'm very pleased with this gizmo. It has been installed only a short while on this very day, but I wanted to share my first impression. I can't wait for him to come home to see the difference!
It's justo what I was looking for to protect my PALM. Its design is very atractive and meets the principal requirement... I do not give it 5 stars just because the pin of the case moves a bit with time after opening and closing the case a lot of times, but its easy to puch it back to its original position.
I bought this la laptop backpack for my 14" compaq and I'm delighted. The laptop fits perfectly and is very well protected. It has lots of pockets to carry everything you need. Another plus for this backpack is that it looks like a standard school backpack. It does not necessarily gives away that you're carrying your laptop. It's also water resistant and the materials are of very good quality I'm very happy with this backpack.
This is going to be short. Installation is simple. Its just like any other hardware setup. first you install the driver with the CD provided, and then plug it in to the USB. This is the only 1 out of 3 that I had that would open up port 1 and a few more between port 1-4. With others that I have, you have to plug it in to the correct USB port to get at least one of the port between 1-4 which I need for my diagnostic tool. With this one, I can place it in any USB port and I still get a port which I can use. Awesome product.This is a must. BTW, Im running Windows XP.
I finally installed the linksys wireless system; the router plus the wireless USB adapter. I have spent upwards of four hours with support personnel, who were unfailingly courteous and anxious to be helpful. The problems are multiple: despite assurances to the contrary there are issues in configuring the system to work with Windows 98 first edition. The signal is weak, despite the fact that the router is only 10' vertically and 20' laterally from the receiving computer. I now have intermittent access to the internet at speeds that are slower than dial up. The whole enterprise has been a black hole for my time and endlessly frustrating. You may well be more fortunate, but if you buy it and it does not function with little effort, cut your losses and return it immediately.
I bought the 4GB Creative mp3 player and it was delivered within 2 days: good start. I installed the software, transferred the songs, everything worked okay. I played it for 10 minutes (LITERALLY TEN MINUTES) sitting in my living room, and after 5 songs, it stopped playing. none of the buttons worked, it was frozen. I followed the directions on rebooting it 500 times, but nothing worked. I sat for two hours with the piece of junk trying EVERYTHING to fix it, and nothing worked. I should have known, you buy cheaper, you get cheaper. I should have gone with an ipod mini. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT OR YOU WILL IMMEDIATELY HAVE TO SEND IT BACK. I didn't heed the warnings from the reviews I read... I wish I had. what a disappointment.
Great product the mouse is very sensitive so great for those gamers like me. The keyboard is extremely quiet when hitting the keys and flows very nice. The only think I dont like about this is i accidently hit the mute button every once a while but that is just me.Some advice on saving money - Use rechargeable AA batteies for your keyboard.
It does what it does, which is charge the Zen Vision M quicker than the USB cable would, but it also causes a loud buzzing in the headphones while charging, making it impossible to listen to music while charging the unit.My best guess is its cheaply shielded and it's electromagnetic noise. I've tried solutions to no avail so buy if you must, but I suggest a higher quality charger.
I bought this TV for my girlfriend at Circuit City for Christmas. I'm very impressed with it's crystal clear view. This TV goes great with the JVC HRXVC1U DVD/VCR Player. I was considering a combo tv/dvd/vcr but as I saw combo units on display, I see that the doors break off on the TVs, DVD players stop playing, etc. So if that happens you're out a TV if you have to send it back. I'd rather have a separate dvd/vcr unit than a built in one for that reason. If there is one thing I'd improve with this TV it'd have to be the remote control. In the dark it'd be cool to have the entire remote lite up. Other than that, this TV is perfect.
The cable is of high quality. Constructed suck that it doesn't curl up. It has a nylon weave external protective covering.
Although JBL is known for quality speakers, I didn't expect much from low cost computer speakers. Surprise, surprise, what a sweet sound. Fills the room with a full range, crystal clear sound and I'm kind of fussy about this stuff. Highly recommend!
Worked perfectly from my computer to my 42 inch Vizio LCD, no artifacts or glitches ar anything. It just worked.
The sound leaks like crazy. I originally bought these thinking the slim profile can help me listen to my iPod while lying down in bed. They are useful if you like the whole world to know what your listening to, and they are a step up from cheap United Airlines headphones that you get on long distance flights.
This isn't my first set of in the ear headphones. I'm so bummed with these. I've had Shure's before, my e2C's were awesome. My ultimate ears superfi 5's were awesome. These are so bad i'm sending them back after 10 minutes of using them.They make all of the audio out of m iPhone sound like it's compressed and being streamed over the internet. They are pretty cheesy feeling too. Thought i was going to break them changing the ear attachment.
Cable was true white as desired to match my other mac cables.It is an average quality USB cable and does the job adequately.
Brought this laptop from affordable deals it works great! It came WIFI ready & I was able to use it imediately. It arrived with the wrong charger but the seller shipped the right one as soon as I emailed them. The seller also told me to keep both chargers. Great customer service! Great deal on a laptop! SWEEEEET!
It does what is for... Look cool on Thermaltake cases (like Armor Jr. :P )and has a fuse to protect your power supply.
I am embarassed to say that I'd love to have my own home disco. So, as an experiment I bought these Antec LED lights to start. (What a dork.) Anyway, they look pretty much like the picture -- smaller than my index finger, rather bright. Three LED colors -- red, blue, green -- create a rainbow of steady or flashing colors. The power comes from your USB port.There's a clear plastic wire that's about 4-1/2' long leading to a semi-see-thru dark gray box. Then the box has 2 more wires, about 1-1/3' long that end in the light tubes. You also get a couple of removable dark-gray clips that can hold and tilt the bases of the tubes. Some sticky pads are in the package with some very brief instructions. The wires are pretty thick and would be hard to conceal if that were important to you. The box has 3 controls -- on the side: 1 switch for on, off, and multi-blinking sound-activated modes; a sound sensitivity tuner wheel; and on the top: another small button that switches between each steady-on color. There's also another small red LED indicator to show that the power is on.The light quality is quite good. It's better in the dark, of course, but these little tubes are not about to transmit photons any further than a couple of inches. The steady-on colors are red, yellow and blue and combined they create violet, aqua, and a pale yellow. All 3 are combined for a white. The final, steady-on mode is a slow color cycling rainbow.The sound activated blinking is sensitive enough for my needs. If you have constant noise, the lights pulse brightly to create a little rainbow stobe. If the music quiets or stops, they dim or stop blinking. The colors in both tubes match at all times -- one is not green while the other red, or one on and one off, etc.Overall, the product is exactly what I thought it would be. I wish the wires were longer and thinner and that this didn't have to be powered only by a USB port. And bigger or more lights would be fun, too. Amazon's/Office Depot's price is decent but the shipping & handling was another $10. That's a bit more than I'd expect to spend on this, but what the hell? Now I can goof anytime I want with these and WinAmp's AVS.
I RECEIVED THE BATTERY VERY QUICKLY, AND WAS HAPPY WITH THE PURCHASE. IT SEEMS TO WORKAS WELL AS THE ORIGINAL NIKON BATTERY.
The positives are: excellent sound quality and perfect reception when near transmitter.The negatives are: the headphones quickly become uncomfortable. I prefer earbuds after using these. The reception is good when nearby or in line of sight of the transmitter. You're not going to get the advertised range if the signal is going through walls.Also, I did the boiling the headphones band described in this forum to avoid cracking. It seems to have worked. No problems there, other than my daughter and her friends thought I was crazy.
For most people this would probably be the perfect keyboard for the price, but if you use the editor VI (VIM, or GVIM), then you are going to be hitting the escape key all day long. Trouble is, on this keyboard, the escape key feels slightly out of reach. I keep having to move my hand, which I find disconcerting. On my Dell compact keyboard that I use at work, I have no problem reaching the escape key. Same thing with most other keyboards.This keyboard doesn't slope quite enough. They claim this is a feature, but I am less comfortable with it.The keyboard is pretty thin, making it look a little cheaper, but in terms of typing it feels solid enough.If all you are doing is word processing, emails etc., I don't see much problem with this keyboard. However, computer professionals like myself might want something that feels more traditional.
A lot of people seem to be complaining about what their head unit manufacturers and installers managed to do with this thing, that's not an issue for the receiver itself.Basically you need this, which is the receiver and the antenna, then you need an adapter to connect it to a head unit, and finally you need a suitable head unit.The receiver works fine, the audio quality is OK and 95% of the time it just does its job. Once in a while it fails to start and you have to reset it by switching the car off and on again. But once on it always continues to function well.Now the bit that this unit isn't responsible for...I use this with a 2006 Alpine head unit along with the appropriate adapter, you switch it on and it works, you tune it and you get a different channel. You can display any of the track information, though not the stock quotes and all that garbage. But then you shouldn't be reading the display on your radio while driving!The Alpine head unit uses a AInet connection to the adapter which allows chaining to other Alpine compatible units, like their CD changer, but it also has a direct connection to an iPod. So I get iPod, XM, terrestrial radio, CD and CD changer all in one neat package.
This is my third review after the previous two have been censored out. Purchased item (100pk of Taiyo Yuden/JVC optical discs in cake box) shipped with long delay. Product inside the box arrived not in the original manufacturer packaging and damaged from either being put inside the box this way or was torn apart (I mean totally apart - base, spindle, cover all separate and many discs badly scratched) during transportation due to inadequate product packaging lacking proper padding. Original manufacturer UPC code was relabeled with a different UPC code. Item marked as fulfilled by Am..
first the pros:light weight, uses a single battery, come with a belt clip carrying case ... excellent layout of the buttons and easy to use ...now the cons:AM band is weak, which is truly disappointing ... FM is now available in smartphones for free ... AM signal can not be boosted ...overall: 3 stars ...
This is a basic low to medium end GPS tracker at around $150. It is not intended for real time reporting, but rather after the fact review, which is what I was interested in. More advanced models are available for bigger $$$I purchased the TrackStick to help record some remote trips I took where I wanted to be able to look back, see where I had been and tie my travels back to other items like photos, events, activities.The TrackStick seemed to do a good job of this, although there were several areas for suggested improvement:PROS- Good GPS & Time record of where you were- Excellent auto-interface to Google Earth for visual recreation of your route- Fairly simple On/Off operation- Accompanying software is fairly straightforward and functional- Documentation fair, could use some better examplesCONS- Quality of body construction poor, injection molded plastic seems crude- On/Off switch stiff and doesn't give a positive feeling of- Limited memory - comes with 1 MegaByte which is tiny and cheap by today's standards- Limited battery life- Inability to configure unit (e.g., extend interval between data collection points)- Support and documentation OK, but could be betterMy intended use was for trips where I'd be out for 4 - 7 days at a time. Changing batteries on such trips is problematic (weight and annoyance of having to change batteries daily) as was having to download and erase the unit's data before it filled up (have to carry a laptop to unload and erase data). I would have liked to have simply turned the unit on and forgotten about it, then downloaded and analyzed the data after my trip. Because of the relatively short battery life (2 - 3 days max under best conditions) and small memory size (ran out of recording memory after a day and a half), it was not as good a fit as I'd like. In my pre-trip experiments, I discovered the shortcomings and decided the best way I could deal with these were to turn the unit on for short periods of time and then turn it off. Not ideal, but OK. Documentation hints at ways to deal with limits, but apparently misleading. I contacted their support which was poor to fair, ultimately didn't "fix" my issues and seemed to confirm my findings.All said, unit does what it is advertised to do, but beware of limitations if they would affect your usage model.
Very good product so far, easy to use, accepts the size wire it says it does (1/0) easily and looks good too. I would recommend this if you need a distro power block.
Worked perfectly for my need: upgrading the BIOS on a Linux-only system. Intel's BIOS upgrade software requires either Windows, or a floppy drive, neither of which my system had. I was able to boot the flash upgrade diskette from this drive with no problems.
I was afraid to buy this lens because it is to cheap, but omg, it is awesome!It takes the best pictures ever, it works on my nikon d3000 and i'm having a lott of fun with it!I would recommend it to everybody.
I bought this expecting exellent reception. When I bought this I also bought a Kato shortwave at 25% of the cost. The Kato has a rechargeable battery using a crank and also came with a power supply. The Sony had neither. The topper though is the Kato has better reception. Needless to say Kato stays, Sony goes!
Battery has a very poor lifespan. Good marine and land GPS so it works well on my boat as well as in my car. Screen is more than big enough for my 28 foot express cruiser. Sometimes the display dims out.
I have a very small hand and it still fits fairly well.I am very pleased with it. Sometimes I have to click twice to get it to respond but I've had the same issue with other cordless mice. And I consider it a good trade-off to the great convenience of no cords!
There should not be much quality difference for this kind of products, so the price is the major concern. The price here is pretty decent.
Lets be truthful - when you are sitting in an airport or a plane with nothing to do and the guy next to you is furiously typing away at his laptop you will be curious to see what he is upto...Most of the time its something business related but maybe its a love letter to his girl who he misses - either way he (or me in this case) DONOT want you to be reading my thoughts!The Gold privacy screen 14.1W fits my Della Latitude E6410 laptop perfectly. I used the stickers two on the right and two on the left to hold it in place. It has a conical 30 degree field of view so anyone 30 degree to top or bottom or right or let will be able to see what you are doing but as long as they are not in your personal space your screen will be shielded from prying eyes.I can read all the content clearly and looks cool. I am very satisfied.A minor points:1. It does collect a lot of dust and smudges so clean it regularly2. it does produce a glare so position yourself accordinglybut either one of those things is not much of a problem.
I have had it for about a month and it hasn't given me any problems. The only drawback is that the speaker isn't very loud, so don't expect much from it. But the microphone works just fine and I am pretty satisfied.
This item plays really good. The headphones have good bass and work good at tuning out my loud coworkers. It has an insane cord for some reason. The downside is the cheap design. It seems like it was made out of really cheap plastic.Overall, good headphones.
This unit satisfies in its GPS functionality, but is problematic elsewhere. When I decided to purchase a GPS, I decided to spend the extra money and get a integrated handsfree bluetooth unit for my phone (Motorola RAZR V3). The bluetooth connection was easy to set up and reliably would find my phone and connect. Unfortunately, the bluetooth connection would disconnect after about five minutes, even though the 6000T would still show the unit and phone as connected. Customer service was no help.... it seems their script only includes the instructions "download the latest software" (I already had) and "reset the unit" (didn't help).Second problem: the unit started turning itself off randomly (actually, it went into "Sleep Mode") while driving down the road. The customer service response? You are correct.... "download the latest software" (I already had) and "reset the unit" (didn't help).I finally complained loudly enough that they told me to send the unit in for repair (at my expense, of course). I received it back and the bluetooth feature was not repaired. Their solution for the unit randomly going into Sleep Mode? They turned off the power management so the unit would not go into Sleep Mode under any circumstance. Well, I suppose that IS a solution, but a pretty crappy one since, if you forget to power down the unit manually when you leave the vehicle, the GPS battery will be totally drained when you get back in the car.I expected MUCH better at this price point. Shoulda gone with Garmin.
This is my 2nd Toshiba and i must say that this one is a winner. It solved my space issue with the built in dvd player. I have Directv and the picture is great with th HR20. Anyone looking for an excellent set for under $800, this the one.
I bought my Memorex DVD-RAM for recording daily TV shows. It worked in my Panasonic recorder right from the package-no formatting neccessary. I like the cartridge feature (type 2)it really protects the disk is you plan to use it alot. If you know your machine is compatible with this type of media you should NOT have any problems.
I bought this because I needed something to hold enough music to keep me occupied on a long flight.I managed to actually see a few different players before I bought this one, and it is probably the best choice for both the price range and capacity.Whats Good:- Can play music & video and store photo images- Has FM radio but then who cares?- Good battery life- Expansion card slot- Nice priceWhats Not So Good:- Need to convert photo and video using Sansa S/W (bundled)- The USB dock connector seems to be propritary- They don't include an AC adapter in the package- Can't find any customizable EQ featuresAs always there will be some improvements that can be made, but then the same thing can be said for more expensive players too. Is the sound quality the best on the market? I doubt it, but I think for the price you really can't go wrong with it.Spend the time sorting out your music play lists first before you start moving music over. I didn't and discovered that everything just went into one large folder so I had to start over.Play lists make sense, so it's worth spending the time to figure out what works for you beforehand.I have probably 500 songs and I have used half of the stated storage capacity which is about where I should be based on the product specifications.This would also be a great choice for general use (to and from the office) or maybe working out at the gym.If you had planned to spend around $130.00 (at the time of this review) then it's a great choice.Maybe you won't look as cool as the guy with the iPod, but then look at what he paid for a 4GB player.Get it.
Item was exactly as described. I was initially concerned because the retail packaging box was smaller than when buying it at retail stores like Wal-Mart, but upon opening the box, I found the cartridge was exactly the same size. That means that it's cheaper on Amazon, and more green in terms of the amount of cardboard packaging used. Can't go wrong with that! Thanks!
Keeping in mind I have only had them for about 3 days.They feel good on the ears and they sound good plus they were a good price. The material feels a bit cheap both the headset itself and the cable so that I feel I need to be delicate with them. The cable is uber long I don't know what's up with that, why would I need a 4 foot cable 0_O so I have a bit of it still tied with the twisty tie so it doesn't get hooked on things when I walk by them or my little dog thinks it's a toy that I'm dangling over him.
I bought this reciever for a television room.It is hooked to the TV sound and gives clear,crisp sound.The room is too small for surround sound,but the stereo sound is perfect.
Awesome... Little GPS.. How did I go places without it....Small, yet big enough... You will love it...
If you want to view your dvd's in HD mode, You will have to connect the player using the DVI output.There is no 720p or 1080i output from the component output jacks.If you have a DVI input on you monitor, tv or projector, then this is the unit for you.
Was excited of the possibility to charge both my I-Phone and I-Pad at the same time. It would not charge either, very disappointed.
Product was shipped in a prompt manner. I gave this as a gift and haven't heard of any problems with it.
I lost my original adaptor that came with my computer, so I set out for a cheap replacement (I don't use it ALL that often, but need it for those random times when you're in a bind!) Most of the adaptors out there are fixed plugs, but I like having the flexible cord on the Apple one as it allows me to squeeze it into more spaces and not have to worry about it fitting. It's also nice to have the actual Apple cable (since it's not too expensive) as you know the build quality is up to par. So far it's just as good as the original!
Just love this extender. It was easy to setup and works well. Occasionally its response lags just a little but it's not a problem. In our arrangement we were able to mount the base unit in such a location that it operates all our components, so we didn't have to use the eye that comes with it. It took a little experimenting to find the right place but we've not had to mess with it since. Great product.
UV filter is an excellent lens protector. When you have one on your camera, you will never have to worry about scratching the lens. UV provides a cool feeling on the picture taken; skylight may give a little warming color. For a few dollars more, get a kit to include both of them, plus a circular polorizer to enhance your photography.
I bought my Mom a small TV/VCR combo for her bedroom. We first used standard cables (from a well known electric company), and had a drab, mediocre, run-of-the mill picture. When the MV2F's arrived (4 meter - from Amazon.com, of course), the picture changed dramatically. Better colors, better resolution, better everything. The reception was so good on the 13 inch bedroom, my parents watched it more than the 32 inch in the family room. My Mother wanted to know why Monster wasn't on all the TV's in the house. I did order the MV3F's and Z series for the larger 32 inch set ... which died before the cables arrived. The 32" was replaced by a nice, heavy, 27" Sony Flat. The cables did arrive in time for the new TV. The TV man couldn't believe the picture. It never had a picture that good, in the store, even when playing a DVD. I read other customer reviews, at Amazon.com, before my first Monster purchase. The best review said, in effect, that Monster will make your TV do all it can do, it won't make it a better TV. For the new TV's in my parents house...the difference was major. MH
I use this for audio calls via Skype and other messaging software but also to listen ot internet radio while working.Not much to comment on the product itself, quality is decent and the product functions as describedOne downside, I would like longer cord, you have to have laptop right in front of you.Great utensil for the road warrior.
I received my order in excellent condition and in a very short amount of time.
Overpriced and second rate. They will work well if you've never owned a decent pair of headphones before, but it's a stretch to say that they measure up against generic ipod/iphone buds - they can't lay a finger on similarly priced over-ears such as the Koss Porta Pro. Highs sound tinny, mid-range is weak, and the bass is over-done. In addition, there is a noticeable hiss any time they are plugged into a device. Save your money.
I bought the Numark PT-01 USB portable turntable in January of 2009 and was pleased with it at first. I hadn't used it for about a year and today when I tried it the turntable did not play at the correct speed. There was no difference between the 33 and 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm settings, and even at the 78 speed the rate was slower than 33 and 1/3. I have no idea how to get this fixed. When I was using it it was also very difficult to get replacement styluses. I don't think Numark still supports this product and wouldn't recommend it.
I'm sorry that I did not read the other reviews carefully enough. In particular, pay attention to John P Benson's. I could not believe what he said was true, but it is: 1) There is no light that comes on when another phone on the same line is in use. John says it only works with another phone of the same model. I can't confirm that. 2) There are only 3 buttons to program with phone numbers. You see all those buttons on the side? Those are for intercom extensions! (There is a 50 number directory that you can get at by pushing more buttons)Unmentioned on John's review, but a showstopper for me: There is no detection of phone-company voicemail (stutter dial tone). I probably should have noticed that it was not called out explicitly, but who would guess that a reasonably expensive fancy phone would not have that?Annoyances: By default it will pick a free line when you call out. But one of my lines is my office with unlimited calling features, while the other is my home where I pay for each call. I don't want to be talking for 2 hours to someone on the other side of the world before realizing that I'm on the wrong line! You can set it to go to a particular line, but I think if you do that, it does not switch to the ringing line when you answer. (I was packing it back up before I had a chance to try, I admit). It also insists on going to speakerphone when you push a line button to choose the line you wish to pick up. Sigh.And finally, a minor annoyance: Caller ID does not set the time and date unless you have already set it. (Huh? I don't get that one!)The phone appears to be solidly built. There is a significant instruction book with it. I called their 800 number to confirm that I was really right about these features and they were very helpful (but said I was right). But especially the missing voicemail light is going to make me return it.
less user friendly than my Visioneer.But scan quality is great.Takes a little patience to understand the software.
The HD picture quality is exceptional. I was able to receive HD over my standard cable tv input. I then added Digital Cable using the cable card. Without a set top box my cable bill went down (part of a roadrunner and digital package). The picture quality on HD broadcasts make you feel like you are in the room with the people on screen. The standard analog channels look poor. The large screen only accentuates the poor signal quality provided by the cable company.BTW- Time Warners definition of "digital cable" is approximately 30 digital channels and the other 50 (?) are analog. Hopefully over time this will improve.DVD movies vary in quality from excellent to okay. Depends on how old the movie is and if it is formatted for 16:9 viewing.Overall I am very happy with the TV Quality. Amazon shipped promptly and the unit arrived in perfect condition.Chris
I wanted a monopod that was tall, over 70". This one is tall and it is built to last. It is excellent if you are willing to pay for this quality.
I found these speakers to be excellent, with very good battery life, and very easy to use.
Wow 12 outlets. It's very spacious. Easily accommodates 6 big adapters. Has cable, Telephone options too. The only thing I disliked is that it comes with Black wire when most of the walls and floors at homes and offices are white due to which wire doesn't blend in with the walls but that is not a big issue. I have two children at home. They used to keep touching the adapters and wires connected to different outlets because my previous surge protector couldn't accommodate everything because of narrow space b/w the outlets on it as I have a lot of things connected to the TV. Now I can keep everything in one place hidden behind the TV.It comes with a 10 feet wire that is another advantage. Office Depot sells exacts same product for $76 + Tax with it's own brand name on it. What a rip off.
Bought this with a couple of CD's and it took a month to arrive ?? Well I bought this HD580 for $130 and today I see they back up to around $180. WOW !!!!!Been reading a lot of reviews between this model and the newer ones but got this for its price and it appeared to be easy to drive. Had it on for 10 minutes and I am very impressed with them. Reviews about its bass and detail are too true.
This is a very good set for the money, when my kids go to the local pool which is about 4 miles away, I still can hear them well. Its a durable set as I have dropped them on concrete and it still works perfect. The camo color is nice for hunting but it might spook the deer if you use them while undercover.
nice when it worksover heatshad to modify case to keep it somewhat coolstill loses connection from time to time
I bought this item for my band rather than spend $549.00 for a Furman line voltage regulator that does the same exact thing. The APC LE1200 Line-R 1200VA Automatic Voltage Regulator does exactly what is supposed to do - regulate high and low voltage line currents to a steady 120 volts. When I turn on my power amplifiers the voltage drops (indicated by the lights on the LE1200) then in about 3 to 5 seconds, the voltage comes back up to 120 volts (again indicated by the lights on the LE1200 and an audible click you can hear). Prior to buying this product, we were having problems with feedback due to the low voltage not letting our electronic equipment work at the proper voltage level. This is now a thing of the past. I would highly recomend the APC LE1200 Line-R 1200VA Automatic Voltage Regulator to anyone in a band. Because, almost every club or venue where your band will play has low voltage issues.
Overall, not terribly happy with this units user interface and design. The spartan instructions require pressing buttons referred to in the manual as "SW1" SW2" etc, but they are not labeled as such on the device. You toggle through modes that are abreviated on the display with just 2 letters to tell you what they are ("TR" "CH" what??) Just an unfreindly interface all around. Look for a better unit.
I have tried at least 3-4 other brands of USB adapters. None have ever worked with my equipment. Both this model and the Keyspan model it replaced are the only ones I have found that have ever worked from Windows XP to Vista to Windows 7 64-bit systems.
This is a great mouse if you do a lot of powerpoint presentations on the go! I love the size and comfortable feel for basic use.
I wanted a mic for Skype and Yahoo IM, and I brought this after reading the reviews here and upon a friend's recommendation. I was not disappointed. The mic is very clear - much better than my regular cell phone. In fact my friend thought I was calling from a landline the first time I use it. The headset is very comfortable, and I have a wide head. Construction is sturdy, not like the flimsy things I'm used to. The mic folds back up when I'm not using it. I haven't really been using this much besides Internet chatting, but the voice quality is good too. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. For $20, it is an excellent value and better than most other headphones in this price range.
After one month's use the traffic module continues to disappoint. While I love the nuvi, I cannot think of a time where the traffic module has given me insight.From a technology standpoint it works. You can see on a list all the traffic impediments (e.g., construction, traffic conjestion, wreck) and each is rated a green, yellow, or red. If one of these impediments is on your route and it is rated yellow or red, an orange diamond will appear on the map to prompt you to investigate. It can even highlight how much traffic is backed up.One thing the traffic module does not do is calculate how much time traffic tie-ups will add to your trip. Wish they would fix that. It is also a shame that the FM antenna will not plug into the mounting bracket, therefore you have to plug/unplug vitually everytime you get in/out of the car. These two issues are minor nuisances.The major nuisance is how the technology is executed - not well at all. I lay all of this at the doorstep of Clear Channel. I find myself in a traffic jam slowing down to 0 mph - but there's nothing on the map. There is an accident on the map (should I re-route?), but when I get to that spot nothing is there and traffic is running at the posted speed limit. Both happened on this morning's commute alone. One time it had a major close-down-the-highway-reroute-all-traffic-to-the-feeder-roads accident as being in the north-bound side of the highway. It was on the south-bound side, and I found myself trapped on the feeder road.I sent an email to Clear Channel to volunteer sending emails to whatever person that controls this. Got a nice, "Thank you and we will forward your request on to the appropiate person."My free subscription runs out in 14 months. Something tells me the service will improve by that time. If the service did not improve, I could not for the life of me understand why someone would pay $65/year for it.This could be a best-thing-since-the-microwave product. Right now it's just a frustrating disappointment.
Same as above user. Camera worked for a day, then could not be recognized. Re-installed 4 or 5 times and still isn't working. Online chat with tech people gave me many options, none of which worked.
I used Nortel phones at work, and loved the one-line version of this phone, so when I installed a home office, I wanted to use the 2-line version. While Nortel phones are now made by Aastra, the phone is identical in every way to the old Nortel version.
This lock was very easy to install. I feel it has a good strength cable. The actual lock is easy to use. I like the two keys, I keep one and my boss has the other.
This is a great surge protector, the outlets are spaced wide enough for all 12 to be in use and the grounded indicator and cable protectors are a great bonus.
These cards are fast and reliable. I have been using them in my Panasonic HMC150 for several months now and they are great!
i would recommend to use this company to my friends they are quick to deliver and good quality products. happy customer :) no more fighting to charge phones lol
Works great, shipped on time, easy to clean . Stores easley.WE just love it & use it oftenWould tell a friend!
Gas and electricity has gone up so much lately. Pressure cookers can help you save by making cooking a lot much faster.We want this smaller pressure cooker for smaller portions. We use the bigger one if we are expecting guests. Small means easier to clean and easier for wife to handle. It comes with a compact user guide and a small cookbook.Pressure cookers can be dangerous, so make sure to read the safety precautions. Never fill it more than 2/3. And do not remove the rocker when the pressure valve has not gone down.Pros:- Stainless steel. You do not want aluminum for health reasons.- We own also a 6-quart Presto that has been working for several years now- Although not as cheap as we want it to be, if you compare it to other manufacturers, you will still save some money.Cons:
this item is very valueable , this way i can make sure that my 500+ is safe to take all around with less worrying, you should always put a UV filter as a protection
I just upgraded from a no name brand cheap flash unit. WOW, what a difference a professional flash can make. I hooked the 580EX II up to my 30D and can't believe the results. The camera and flash communicate for fantastic results.
It's a lens guard. Buy it for this reason. I bought two for my Sony prime lens (50mm and 35mm). It does not have coating to prevent flare.
the last ac adapter I bought cost way too much and lasted two years. This one cost about one tenth the price, and has already outlasted its cost effective ness threshold. not rocket science, caught a good fish with this buy.
The pan and tilt feature is important when using a Jib crane, as I can create smooth pan-like shots traversing the crane while panning. It is a little noisey, even with a shotgun mic, but all the video I shot gets overdubbed anyway so that noise is not that bad. The unit came with a power supply, which I do not use, and onboard batterys have lasted for several hours so far. I love having the extension cord, and have no complaints with the overall product.
Great price and fast delivery. I saved about 20% over the other "best price" I found on the internet.
I don't remember when I first bought this headphone but it was back in the 90's sometime. I don't remember how much it cost at the time but it must have been reasonably inexpensive since I wasn't making much money back then. I used to wear this almost everyday while walking or riding the bus. The overall quality is good...typical of Sony products. Some of the moving parts started to have trouble after awhile.Controls include: ON/OFF switch, Local/DX switch (for sensitivity control), AM/FM band swich, tuning dial, and volume dial. Power, volume, and battery compartment are in the left phone. Tuner, band, and sensitivity (Local/DX) is in the right phone. The external FM antenna comes from the right phone.PROS: First off, you wear this on your head so there are no wires or cords to dangle around and snag on things as you move. Also, it's very light weight even with the battery in it. The reception was great on this! It runs on only 1 AAA battery and since it's just a radio (no motor to run), it's a low-drain device so the battery lasts pretty long. It's analog so there are no memory presets or saved data, you simply turn the dial to tune in the station you want. Again, this lowers battery consumption. The headband is adjustable and is fairly comfortable due largely to the light weight of the unit. The earphones themselves are the larger "Walk-Man" earphones reminiscent of the old portable headphones of the 80s and 90s. The earphones measure 1-1/2" in diameter so it covers your entire ear. They sound about as good as those old earphones from the 80s too. Also, it comes with foam pads that slip over each earphone to provide comfort. This is also stereo, of course, so FM music sounds decent. AM reception is via an internal ferrite antenna (as is typical for AM radio) so sometimes bringing that station in clearly might require you to turn your head a little bit or walk in a different direction. Overall, the reception is good in both AM and FM.CONS: The entire unit is plastic (except for the foam ear pads). The earphones are connected to the band via a plastic hinge that can break if the headphones are handled roughly or stored carelessly (e.g. if you toss them on something hard like a table). The ear pads wear out over time. Mine eventually wore large holes in each one from where it wore against my ears. This wear exposed the hard plastic earphone underneath and was very uncomfortable against my ears. These headphones are not at all comfortable without the foam ear pads. After repeated use, the power swtich began to get loose and at times the power would cut out and I'd have to wiggle the power switch to turn the radio back on. One of the biggest inconveniences to this radio is that it is analog so there are no buttons with presets. The reason that's a problem is because while it is on your head it is difficult to accurately tune a station since you can't see where you are on the dial. You have to take the headphones off and turn the dial to get the needle--at least--in the proximity of the station you want. Then you can put it back on and tune in the station by ear. Otherwise, you can't be sure which station you're listening to unless you either know the format of each station in your area or the announcer happens to come on and read the call letters out. Also, there's no bass boost circuit so listening to music on FM is decent but not amazing. The headphones and earbuds on the market today blow this thing out of the water for sound quality...but, again, this one doesn't have any cords hanging to snag on stuff.Of all my experiences with this headset (which, again, I wore for years) the worst was the discomfort of the ear pieces when the foam wore through and how fragile the ear pieces were to rough handling. The best was the fact that there are no wires or cords to snag on anything as you go about your day. The analog tuning wasn't really a big problem because even taking the unit off to look at the dial to bring in a station only takes a few seconds. The sound quality was pretty good on AM and decent on FM.DISCLAIMER: I've never ran or jogged or done any sports with this on. I'm not sure how well it would stay on your head if you were running with it.
At first, I was anxious to order this Philips DVP642 DVD player due to recommendation of "Reviewer: FERNANDO CASSIA "-Writer and Computer Geek-" (Buenos Aires, Argentina)", who plays DVD's from all around the world on this miracle machine. Than, I red manual that says that it converts video from PAL to NTSC only using VCDs. NO DVDs! The "-Writer and Computer Geek-" is misleading people in the USA because South America is not using NTSC system but PAL. His TV is PAL system with which this DVD unit works as described. This review is not relevant to the people in the USA who have TV with NTSC system. I do not know if the ability of the DVD player DVP642 to convert PAL DVDs to NTSC output signal would change by upgrading firmware from Philips Website, and if the upgrade would be even possible. (http://www.usasupport.philips.com/productSelector.html and type DVP642) The firmware is for DVD DVP642/17 and DVP642/37, not for plain DVP642. It is possible that firmware would upgrade the player to the one that is able to play PAL DVDs on NTFS TV, but this is only POSSIBILITY and I didn't try it.
I think this is a very practical an easy to use screen. I needed to put it in front of my plasma TV when using a projection home theater. It is very easy to pull down and to retract. Easy to install too.
I have used this printer since 1994 and HP no longer supplies a toner. I found this toner and installed it as soon as I received it. It has provided excellent printing that serves my needs. Assuming that this performance continues I will not hesitate to order from this vendor in the future.
This is about the handiest gadget i've purchased with my digital camera. It's so easy to use...plug it into your USB port, insert the flash card, and voila'! You have your pics downloaded. It works exactly as advertised, and I would recommend it for anyone.
I'm disappointed that I did not read the reviews before buying this adapter. I had a very bad experience with Dlink products before. And I know that some of their products must be pretty good, otherwise they would have been out of business by now. I guess I just have not been lucky enough.As for the DWL-G120 adapter it seems that it has all the components to be the best USB 802.11 network adapter on the market. It is just that those components are not put together well enough. Stylish design, good reception for an omnidirectional antenna of this size, fast USB 2.0 connection, low power consumption, seamless installation. The chipset is not the best on the market, but it is cheap and this is what most of the competitors are using anyways. Kudos to the hardware designers. There are not that many things that you can mess up by taking a reference design and putting it into an attractive package, and they managed to stay out of trouble.On the other hand, the drivers that come with the adapter SUCK! The drivers are not WHQL certified, they do not support basic plug and play and power management features (which is very strange, considering this is a USB device and I'm using Windows XP), I also think that most of the problems with stability of the link and the software itself are attributed to the poor quality of these drivers. And it would have been more or less understandable if the product have just been released and the software team was still working on it, but it has been a full year since the drivers have been last updated, and it seems that there is very little hope that somebody at Dlink still cares about the fate of this product.It is a good example of how even the things that start out very well can be screwed up by not giving them enough attention.I'm returning this thing tomorrow, and I'm suggesting that everybody else stays away from this product, at least until Dlink decides to come up with decent drivers for this adapter.
This thing is unbelieveable!! I take it along even when I know where I'm going just to show off for my friends. It is really perfect! I only wish I had this GPS all the times I've been totally lost while driving...well, I guess if I had it I wouldn't be lost. In short I LOVE IT!!!
My recent purchase of Canon's Canoscan 4400f was a no brainer.From the beginning I enjoyed simple easy to read instructions and effortless installation of the software. The performance was staggering compared to my old flunky machine. I especially was blown away by the beautifully designed slide(s) scanner which is attached right under the scanner lid.No more fumbling around with trays and other special attachments to scan my slides. The scanner itself does a great job with sharp and crisp imaging. Best of all is pricing. How can you go wrong at $89.00 and have all those features plus prompt delivery service.
Things I like...- price- sizeThing I didn't like and made me return- performance under regular indoor house lighting very grainy and considerably worse than my 8mm analog. Doing further research it appears this is likely not unique to Canon but common to DV camcorders. I am going to stick with my 8mm for a couple of years until DV tech improves since much of my use is indoors filming kids, etc.
I originally bought a Belkin, but ran into tons of problems with poor software and worse support. So I took it back.With this unit Tried using the guided setup, but it failed, so I just did it the old fashioned way. So much for intelligent setups!Once setup it has worked fine. One hint, I have DSL and the default for PPoe on ths is to disconnect after 5 minutes of non-use, just set it to not disconnect.
These are great phones for the price. No complaints with the performance, sound, or fit.
I'm using this fan in an older dell machine to cool a 7600GS silent card with the ginormous heat sink. I used the card for a day or two without the fan and it got too hot and locked up on me. I haven't had any heat problems since I installed teh fan. It seems to do a good job but it's really noisy. I bought the silent card thinking it would cut down on the fan noise but having to use this fan it ended up being just as noisy as a card-mounted fan.
Hey, it's a VGA cable and it's 15 feet long!What more could you say about it. it was made correctly, seems to be fairly well built, and it's working.
Tapes worked great, Easy to load and backing paper peeled easily. Too bad printer was junk after 3 months.
There was no difference in how the moon looked when we used this product versus not using it. I feel it was a waste of money.
This item is perfect to serve its purpose. For me, that is shooting simple shots for a website I run. It gets the job done nicely and affords me some simple creative license when producing various pieces. It's also quick to set up, easy to transport and a great price for all of the contents. Absolutely recommend
I was skeptic at first, as many of the keychains that I have seen in stores, are made of plastic and the screens are small and very dim. I am cery impressed with the quality of this keygen. The metal housing is rugged and practical for a keychain. The only drawback, to all of these plastic screens, is that they can scratch very easly. I purchased a plastic stick on screen saver, used for ipods and PSP and cut it to size and my screen is as clear today as when I purchased it. The software is very eay to use, but I wish I could put more pictures than 30. The charger is handy and easy to use. I have yet to see a 2 hour on time, as the battery seems to drain within about 15 minutes of use. I like the fact that the pictures transition, but it would be nice if there were different transition types. I would reccomend this to anyone and it is a very nice gift. A gift that I know, I will be purchasing soon. Happy Viewing,GennaroNiagara Falls, Canada
As far as a monitor, I think it is a good one. It seems bright and sharp. The TV aspect has some things about it I don't like. First, it comes with an external TV tuner which must be connected to a port on the back of the display. I tried very hard to determine if this was the case before I ordered it, but could not from the various descriptions I could find on the web. It is however pretty small and not a major inconvenience, but I still would prefer one built in. Next, it has a very limited remote control. No direct number input for channel selection, just up and down arrows. There are 5 input choices for this display and you must step through them all to get to the one you want. No direct selection on the remote. This is a real negative to me. Now for the display itself. For TV viewing it is fair. Not as sharp and focused as using it for a computer monitor. On tuner input everything is just a little fuzzy. Not near as good as a CRT TV. It is step better using the s-video input, but this means you must have another tuning device between it and the TV signal. If you have a sat. receiver using s-video or composite video inputs is the best choice. The most annoying feature to me is the strange ghost image that is left on the screen. To clarify, if you are watching something like a baseball game, they usually have a box score at the top or the corner of the screen that stays there all the time. When they go to commercial, you can still see a faint or ghost image of that information. It slowly fades after a minute or two, so it is nothing permanent. The same thing happens when I display the channel guide. After you exit the channel guide, you can still see its ghost for about a minute or two. Maybe this wouldn't bother some people, but it just doesn't seem normal to me. What is most puzzling is the same thing does not happen when it is being used for a comp. monitor. No residual image at all when moving between web pages or other o.s. windows. Hard for me to figure this one out without talking to tech. support. It is a nice unit cosmetically and I do like having a TV and monitor all in one for space reasons. I wish I had a way to compare this unit to other combos for their TV and video quality. Oh, and one other thing. TWO DEAD PIXELS! Probably not enough to mess with trying to replace even if they would. 17 inches of flat panel display and all I can see is this one green pixel in the middle of the screen. The red one over near the edge is ignorable. I give it 3 stars I guess because I don't love it, but don't hate it either. One more thing. You will want external speakers for it. The internal speakers have about the same fidelity as the average laptop.
The Leviton connector snaps right in and once mounted you'd have no idea that it was two pieces. Plus, it's easier to work with just the connector piece when attaching the cat5 cable.
This is just like the camera I had for over 8 years. I took more than 250 rolls of film with it and every picture was great. Took one roll so far with this one and the pictures are awesomel
I have both the phillips and the sony models. My girlfriend and I send photos and recordings all over the world. We like the sony a little more because it is faster. But we reccommend both. You are going to spend a little more for the sony because of the larger memory and speed. I tried to email and download photos on a computer and it takes 4 times as long just to figure out how to do it. With webtv I'm allready done.
The product itself works great but the earpiece causes my ear to be sore by the end of the day.
First of all, I didn't find this camera very difficult to setup. It's important that you understand wireless networking somewhat before getting any product like this. Also, to get to the webcam from outside of your firewall (or router), you must forward port 80 which may be a pain if you already have a web server running.I bought this camera specifically because it has timed FTP transfer. I needed a solution that could handle a lot of users and since live video on a home network to thousands of users is NOT feasible with a simple plug-and-play solution like this, I was hopeful of uploading an image every second or so. This proved to be slower than I thought. First of all, you can only select buffering (snapshot) time intervals of 1 sec, 1 min, or 1 hour. This is not much of a choice. Second, the 1 second mode is too slow. It can't FTP out the images fast enough to make it even close to what I wanted. The images come about 15 to 30 seconds delayed and the system for doing this is so-so. I found that the system operated perfectly at 1 minute, so if this is all you need than the FTP option is right for you.I was really frustrated at this point until I discovered the CGI documentation for this line of cameras. I haven't seen anyone else comment on this so I wanted to for all of the developers out there. Panasonic thought ahead when developing this product and made it such that you can issue CGI commands via HTTP1.0 (or 1.1) to make the camera do things or to acquire images. For my system this proved to be an absolutely perfect answer to my problem. I can call the camera with HTTP1.1, HTTP authentication, and a custom CGI and acquire the image on the screen at rates of 1 image per second with great results! There is no problem with the camera lagging at all. Best of all, almost everything you can do in the camera's admin panel can be done via CGI calls.I also found that this camera does a decent job at night (using it to look outside), but as others have said is not good if you want to make out a ton of detail in someone's face for instance. The camera is also doing great being exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (in a garage) and hasn't froze or needed to be reset since I installed it a few weeks ago. The wireless range is really good... I am running the cam across the street to my wireless network with no problems.For awesome customization and access via CGI, I'm giving this camera 5 big stars. This camera is a developer's best friend and for the price it is a huge value. Thanks Panasonic for solving some big problems for me!
The case worked well for a few days then the cheap plastic zipper broke. The case body is so stiff that the flimsy zipper is overstressed when it is opened and closed, Oh well......
The picture and sound from this player are excellent. Picture even looks good on an old Magnavox TV using the s-video connection. It's hard to believe that DVD players of this quality only cost a couple of hundred dollars.On other sites there are complaints about the speed of the carousel. Those complaints are valid. It can sometimes take so long for the carousel to open that you wonder if you actually pressed the button. Don't lose the remote! The player is almost useless without it. I docked a star because of the remote and carousel issues.I recommend this player for picture and sound, but if you're the impatient type keep looking.My unit was made in Singapore, not Japan, if that matters to you.
I bought this radio based on the positive reviews on Amazon. This is NOT a SOLAR radio. i have left the radio out in the Arizona sunshine for 3 days straight, and the solar cells do not charge anything.the radio works only in direct bright sunshine or with the provided plug in power adapter. no wonder the radio has 4 different powering options, since the solar one is a shami wonder who writes these positive reviews about the functionality, when the main reason for being for this radio is that it has a solar power source, good for use for camping and emergencies??
I have used the rewritable dvd+rw several times . When played back it is as good as the original show. I have no complaints and will order again.
I've used this case for about 6 months now. It provides great protection for your machine. I don't have to worry about anything getting scratched anymore.At first, I was worried about heat dissipation, but some tests and keeping an eye on the temperature gauge I have no worries anymore.The case is also a real eye-catcher. I've had people ask me where I got the red mac and had to point out that its a case.The only bad experience I've had with the case was with the plastic that holds it on. A piece of the clip broke off that hold the bottom left corner on. I haven't had a problem with it coming loose though despite the broken piece.
I put this Sub in a T-Line Box... only ran about 250w to it, to see what it would do. I was amazed. Just one of these is louder than the 2 15's I had in both T-Line boxes. And you can't beat the price. Definitely gonna buy another one for the other T-Line box. Should make some nice db levels. BTW..these boxes are in home use.
Delivery right on schedule and product arrived in good shape. I'm very pleased with the quality of the battery and it does a good job in my Fujitsu Lifebook laptop computer.
This mouse works smoothly, no glitches. Fits my hand good. We bought 3 of them. I would buy more of this same one.
I use this particular polaroid film in my sandplay psychotherapy practice. I order whenever I open the last package. My new film arrived within a week; no delay. I have ordered from this company before and find them to be timely and efficient.
Having never used a tripod before, I must say this was certainly the best $2.58 I've spent in a long time. Not really knowing what to expect when I ordered it, I am very happy with this little gadget. I take it everywhere I go.
This was a purchase I am glad I made, it came really quick and is great for the price!!!!! Thanks Amazon.com
These are comfortable and have a GREAT sound and when you turn on the noise cancelling feature, they sound even better.Also, since they have the removable cable, in the event that the cable starts to 'short out' because of wear and tear, just replace the cable and not the entire unit. (Great feature.)You will not be disappointed.
My problems with this player can be divided into two categories: hardware and software. On the software side, Philips-Nike PSA220 came with two options: the Philips proprietary Digital Media Manager (DMM) and Musicmatch. Both of these programs are fraught with bugs and poor design features (Musicmatch I believe makes it that way so you will pay to upgrade their software.) The DMM software finally stopped working all together after I ran an update on it. I tried firmware updates to no avail. As far as hardware problems go, well.......I'm looking at a dead player at this very moment! It simply stopped working all together. I have had this player about a year and I strongly suggest you don't waste your money! (Now I need to see how I can get mine back......!)
The RCA RCU800 Universal remote control was a very big disappointment. It did not work with my Philips Satellite Receiver even through my model is listed as supported and has a code number. My Sanyo DVD player was not supported at all. The only thing which did work was my GE television which was one of the defaults. Technical support for this product was a joke and it was impossible to reach a live technician. Frankly the printed user manual was easier and faster to use then telephone support. It is also impossible to make a pre-sale determination as to which products are supported, not that you can believe the manual. Save the time and aggravation and do not purchase this product. I wish I could recommend an affordable alternative but I have not found one.Mike
I ordered this unit from Amazon, which was then fulfilled by DakMart. I ordered and paid for a new unit, but was sent a different, substandard used unit from DakMart. It wasn't the same model, didn't have the three Denon speakers (came with 2 Mission speakers?), had no DVD feature..... a dismal substitute. I tried to contact DakMart -- no one answers the phone, the automated operator answers - there is never a live operator on duty to route the calls, I left messages and e-mails to employees within the company.... no response. I suspect a "bait and switch" has occurred. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH DAKMART.
I just got this CD\MP3\WMA\ASF Player a couple days ago and the only thing that i don't like about it is that the right earbud was about a foot longer then the left earbud, the easy fix to that problem is really easy, just use a different pair of, eather a pair of headphones or earbuds, but other wise this is really a 5 star CD Player.
It works on my '99 Mercedes E320 Becker tape deck. The sound quality is perfect.I have tried Coby and had only frustration with it, even when I removed the middle gear.
I have tried many ISDN routers, and this bar none is the best available. Easy to set up and recommended by all major ISDN service providers.
I got this hard drive to repair an old Apple Powerbook G4. It's fairly easy to do with directions from ifixit.com.
If you work in 3D graphics this is a fantastic bargain. Unless you want a lot of programmable buttons this works great. I thought it would take a lot longer to get used too than it actually did. After a couple of days it came as second nature. This from a 60+ year old that's not as quick as he used to be.
First of all the item arrive with no antenna. Second since it didn't give a chance to change the setting I tried to download the upgrade of the software at that point it stopped working and it didn't even turn on anymore.Very unhappy with amazon for not completely delivered what it was supposed to be in the package content and for the item because it doesn't work
The cable works great and saved me a lot of money. I am very pleased with my purchase.
I bought this TV from Costco for $700 and was very impressed with its features and functions. Out of the box, it's attractive and has clean lines. Speakers are not detachable, but that's not that big of a deal to me.If you do a side-by-side comparison to a comparable 32" Sharp or Toshiba, you'll definitely notice that the Vizio is not as bright, but the clarity of the picture is just as sharp. And given the fact that the price of the Vizio can be $300 - $500 less than the comparable name brand sets, the difference in brightness is not enough to make me spend the extra money.There is no comparison between this set and its lower end competitors in the same price point. The Emerson's, the Westinghouse's, and the Sceptre's just don't compare in picture or product quality. The Olevia runs a close 2nd, but given Costco's generous 3-month, satisfaction guaranteed return policy, for me there was no comparison.What I can't get over are all of the features included in the TV... HDTV picture quality, Picture-in-Picture (PIP), Picture-on-Picture (PoP) or split screen, integrated HD tuner, can be used a PC monitor, decent speakers, universal remote, etc. The only drawback that I see to this product is that it only has one HDMI input.Otherwise, it's a great TV for money you pay. I have it mounted on the wall in my bedroom and I love it!!!
First off - this gives you one touch UP AND DOWN on 2 windows, I wired this to the driver and passenger front windows of my sedan as it only had factory auto down windows. I love this feature and the wiring wasn't that bad.In addition I hooked the unit up to a Viper 5901 and control the windows up or down via remote - very cool!
This product comes with 400 plus parts and screws and it says right on the box assemblied already and easy to install but in fact it takes a good 2 hours and most of the parts that come with it are not needed. Then when we got it on the wall it did not in fact fit our TV but when i purchased it my size TV was suppose to be perfect for this wall mount. My husband was so frustrated and repacking this project to send it back will probably take another hour of our time. Not worth the price for sure!!
Not much to say except it is a BNC cable and it works great with my BNC video switch. I can switch from one camera to the other. Woopie!
I love my tinyRCA TH1102 Pearl Series 2 GB MP3 Playerfor listening to audio books. I have two other MP3 players, but it's this one, about the size of a Bic lighter, that goes everywhere with me. It is expandable through a microdisk slot, but has enough built in memory to hold 4 books.The covered USB plug makes it fast to interface with my computer (no time wasted trying to remember just where I left the USB cable, like with my other players), and drag-n-drop works to quickly transfer large files. I also like the fact that it runs on a single AAA battery, so I don't have to leave the player hooked to my computer to recharge.Navigation between files can be a bit wonky at times, and I'd appreciate more precise book marking (sometimes it doesn't turn off all the way unless I hold the slider button until it's completely shut down, so I have to rewind to where I left off in the story). Once the player mysteriously reset to the beginning of all books in memory when I replaced the battery, but these are only minor nuisances. I'll be ordering more to share with friends and families.This little player is a must-have for Audible.com members, who know well how tricky Audible's files and transfers can be. Oh, it works well with all kinds of other MP3 files as well, including music, and has a micro-recorder for quick voice notes (for those of us with short-term memory challenges!). It also allows you to set the background color [HINT: the smallish scrolling title type is most easily read over the yellow or green backgrounds].
As has been mentioned before, you're not getting top of the line ep's here and would you expect to at this price? What you are getting though is a good selection of good quality ep's, this is a quick and easy way to fill out your accessory kit for cheap and to have a nice sturdy case to house them in. I've been using mine with my 10&quot; Hardin dob and I have not regretted my purchase at all. The only negative to this kit was purchasing it though here, I placed an order and it was sitting unattended for 6 weeks. When I inquired if it would be shipped on the estimated ship date I was given a very vague answer that hinted at the date being unknown. I quickly cancelled the order and placed an order over at telescopesforless.com and only waited a week for the backorder to come in and be shipped out, for the same exact price as here. If you can get it through here or don't mind waiting a couple of months then do it, if you want to get to use your accessory kit I would recommend telescopesforless.
Very good price, and they work perfectly for us. A couple of people had some difficulty getting them to close properly, but I suggested they push the covers together at the tabs and that worked for them.
it fits nicly to the 30 gig video ipod but keep looking for a better sleeve. the cables are walmart quality, better to spend money on better stuff.a nice inexpensive starter kit til you can afford something better.
This died on me at just about the 3 month mark. I was taking pictures with it one morning and then hours later went to turn it on and nothing.Even before that I was kind of upset with myself for giving in and buying it because for the price, it's not really great quality. The noise is far above what is acceptable to me. I understand most cameras will have noise troubles in low light settings, but even in bright sunlight my pictures were not crisp.One feature I loved was the relatively sharp and clear and large-sized videos (though unfortunately the large viewing size also means a large file size).Unfortunately since my camera killed itself inexplicably after so short a time (and conveniently right after the warranty ran out) I cannot say I was pleased.I've much preferred the Sony cameras I have used and I love my Nikon SLR. But I love really clear pictures with beautiful color. And this camera--doesn't have that.
This is the best dvd player for the price, it is cheap and it has many great features including it supports dts sound. The only problem i had was that it would not play an audio cdr i created.
Since the iPod shuffle lacks a display, I wouldn't want this to be the only MP3 player that I own but I think it's the perfect compliment to any existing iPod. I love the fact that I can drop it in my pocket and I can't even tell that it's in there. Now I have access to my music all the time no matter where I go. I was worried about being able to go back and relisten to a section of an audible book if I couldn't hear what was being said but you can just press and hold the back button and it rewinds a few seconds at a time so no worries there. If you really want to listen to something in order you do have that option but even on my larger iPod I nearly alwasy listen to my playlist on shuffle mode. I also use disk function to shuttle documents that are too large to email between work and home. I absolutely love this thing.
I recently purchased this speedlite and find it perfect for use with my digital SLR.
Works perfectly well after months of intense use. Great sound with no need of buying better earphones. Of course you must get used to transfer files via iTunes, but it's no big deal after all.
You can get all the tech details in the other reviews - I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth.I purchased this TV from BEST BUY in 2003. We have enjoyed our TV every since. Everyone that comes over and sees it are very impressed by the picture quality. We only have Directv - no HD yet.I would highly recommend this TV to anyone looking to spend in this price range.I paid 999.99 in '03. I hear you can get it for 799 now. Go fo it.
I am very happy with my purchase. Easy to use. This is my first mp3 player and I had it half filled the first day. Everything was so easy.
This case was delivered as promised. Overall, I'm satisfied with it since I prefer a case with this form factor. Also, the case material is quite good, but I have two problems with it. First, the TX doesn't slide down all the way into the case so that the button cut-out hangs slightly too low over the top of the buttons for my taste. Second, the belt clip was rather flimsy. After using it for two weeks, it no longer secures the TX strongly to the belt and the device can be easily slipped off (i.e., by a thief) because the metal band warped slightly after ordinary use. Fortunately, the case is compatible with similar clips from other vendors.
For the same money, stck with tried and true. No iPod killer here. Software blows, and the software is what makes the iPod. Reasonable from a hardware perspective, but again, the software is what makes the player. For a hundred dollars less, it would be a steal; but it is the same price as the gold standard. I would at least wait for the next generation.
great service and just what we ordered. it fit the sd 400 just perfectly
I use this to hook up a Vizio 42" 1080P LCD TV with my Explorer 8300HD DVR. I had, like a big sucker, bought a $70 HDMI cable from a local big box store until I found and ordered this. As far as I can tell, no difference between the two in audio and video qualites! For price of a happy meal, you can't beat it.PS Of course I returned the $70 rip-off the next day.
Unfortunately, this item wasn't designed with function in mind.The buttons are too small. Settings are relatively intuitive, but the unit just takes a lot of uncomfortable fiddling to operate. Seems that the designers were primarily interested in making a unit that looks cool... it lacks a dimmer for the overly bright display, has no provision for an accessory antenna, and has a complex motorized plastic door for the CD compartment that seems destined for mechanical failure.I purchased this product two days ago because years of waking up to beeps, buzzers, and bells had led me to fear and dread waking up in the morning. The first one I brought had tracking problems that caused the CD player to skip and stutter. I returned it yesterday, and proceeded to test all the comparable units available in an attempt to find a better one. I wound up getting another one of these instead of switching to another product for only one reason -- the sound. With all its flaws, the sound quality this unit delivers just flat blows the competition away. All the other comparable models sounded like the music was coming out of a paper cup. Horrible. I stress tested the new unit and evidently got a decent one -- the CD player performs perfectly, with no skips or stutters -- at least on its first day of use. Time will tell, I suppose.This time I also bought the two year extended warranty so I can swap it when it breaks.
Do not spend money on expensive Monster Cables. I doubt if those Monsters will give you anything more than these plain Recoton cables.I bought S-Video cable from Recoton too. They too nicely work.
I recently hooked up my new HP C3140 with their new vivera inks and have to say that I'm happy with this product. I've always had very good luck with HP printers, and this one, so far, continues that tradition. It prints very nicely and reasonably quickly. I haven't tried the scanner yet. I think the ink costs somewhat more, at least per ounce, but as I don't print very much stuff, I'll try to keep a stiff upper lip about that. My printer is the white cased one, but I think these are just the same except for the color. Bought at Wal-Mart this time. Cheerio.
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
I bought these speakers, and although the sub sounds good, the satellites give off a very tiny sound. It may be OK for games, but if you like to listen to music on your PC these are NOT the speakers to get.Secondly, they output very loud static whether they are plugged to the sound card or not. Altec Lansing tech support is of no help. One rep told me to exchange them because they were probably defective (which I did, and it made no difference), and another rep told me it was normal. I think all 2100 will exhibit this phenomenon, and if you work in a silent environment it is VERY annoying.I got instead the Altec Lansing 621 for 30$ more. They also give some heavy static, but at least they sound much better.
It does it all, much better than my previous Magellan 700 series. For me the blue tooth works perfect as well. Pairs up with my cell [LG cu-500] at about 30 feet from the car and communication is very good. I have it mounted just behind the steering wheel and in that position people hear me better than when I'm on my cell phone. The back ground noise is low and I can hear the other party quite well. When you mount it close like I did, you don't need the larger unit [Garmin 650 and up sizes] I've got two of them, too bad I paid about $80 too much for both. Just great units though!
The charger arrived seasonably and was packaged adequately. It is not generic. It does what it is supposed to.
I liked it. Only complaint is that price went up and they are hard to find in stock right now.
Doesn't work any better than the crappy built-in antenna. A complete waste of money. I only gave it one star because there was no zero option.
Wow, what a great set of ear buds. I tried the Skull Candy "smokin' buds" a week earlier and had to take them back because they were awful. I was blown away at how good the V-Moda ear buds sound. Great quality and great sound!
This camera is everything I could have asked for in a pocket sized camera. It has many different modes, but to be honest I only use a handful of them. My favorite mode is the digital macro mode. I have taken so many exceptionally nice macro photos with this camera in the 6 months that I have owned it, and am always looking for the next close-up photograph that I can turn into an amazing piece of art. The color is nice and crisp in all of the photos that I have taken, and the images are crisp and clear. When viewing photos I like that the image rotates when you rotate the camera so you always look at the photo upright no matter how you hold the camera. Also, the 3" screen is awesome. My next camera will definitely have the same size screen or larger, now that I have been spoiled with this little gem. The only small criticism that I have of this camera is that there is no way to reduce the level of the flash. I have found a way to compensate for this by simply standing back and zooming a small amount to help dissipate the flash. if you are looking for an inexpensive exceptional camera, then look no further.
Card installed very easily. USB 2.0 works perfectly, and this is why I bought this card, but firewire has been a little flakey. It works ok, but I have to unplug my drive and plug it back in, to get it to mount.
This bag is wonderful. I love that it detaches from the wheels with relative ease and that it comes with it's own rain coat for protection in bad weather. I get so many complements on this bag aesthetically. It's also very practical as far as functionality goes. It fit my mini-laptop (netbook) charger, two binders, two textbooks, and my wallet/pens/higlighters etc. It has a nice back pocket for my VGA cabel and the front pocket is great for extra files. It was really pricey but worth it.
I've had the Tamrac 5769 for about a month now, and I have to admit it, I like it more then I thought I would. When I first received it, I thought "no way I could get my camera and a extra lens in this thing. I was very surprised to find that not only can I get my 7D(with battery pack) with a 70-200L attached, and my 24-70L(Big big lens) I still had room for my EX580 flash to fit. Now don't get me wrong, it's a tight fight but it does fit.The only issue I guess I have, is when you're carrying a large amount of equipment, the bag tend to want to slide on you, and get around your neck. You have to adjust it ever so often. Though the waistband helps, it doesn't do enough to keep it from wanting to spin. Love the bag, I highly recommend it.
After reading the reviews here and elsewhere I decided to roll the dice and hope for a boombox that didn't have the background noise. My gamble failed. As others have said, the noise can be heard at low to medium volume settings (which are likely the settings you'll be using in an office environment.)I promptly exchanged the unit for an Audiophase XM Skybox and I couldn't be happier.I love XM, but this product should be skipped for something better (such as the aforementioned Audiophase).
(1) It's smaller and lighter than the 14-24mm zoom.(2) Accepts gel filters on the rear of the lens. The 14-24 does not accept filters.(3) This 14mm is a "D" lens so it still has an aperture ring which allows it to be used on an older Nikon film bodies.Has depth of field scale.The 14-24mm is a "G" gelding design and had no aperture ring and no DOF scale.(4) The 14mm uses the motor built into the camera body to auto focus.14-24mm has a built in SWM silent wave motor.Both have lightning fast focus.(5) The 14mm has a seven blade aperture so it gives sun burst stars from point source lights.The 14-24mm has nine blades and creates round light blobs from point sources.(6) The 14-24mm performs better when pointed toward the sun or other light sources due to the nano coating.The 14mm seems to have more internal reflections from any point light sources in the frame.(7) The 14mm's lens cover is a synthetic leather bag with a draw string which makes it difficult to remove or replace with one hand.14-24mm has a plastic slip on cover much easier to one hand. I miss the days when the wide angles came with metal slip on covers.Both optics are razor sharp so, I'll leave it up to you to decide which would work best for you.As for me I went with the 14mm f2.8 and have no regrets for doing so.I would have given the 14mm 5 stars if it had the nano coating and better lens cover.I hope this helps.Thanks.
THIS RADIO IS NO GOOD LIKE IT SAID IS FAIR NOT SOO GOOD CONDITIONS IT WAS FALLING APART AND ITS A HOME REPAIR WITH SHORT CONNECTIONS.I DONT RECOMEND THIS SELLER AT ALL.
The waterproof aspect was very appealing when I purchased this camera. I was thinking that if I could get a good point and shoot that also took underwater shots that would kill two birds with one stone. Of the approximately 100 pictures I've taken, only about 95 of them have been poor picture quality with horrible color. Pentax's customer support was no help either, I'm sending the camera back to the store. I can see a very distinct difference in picture quality and clarity between this 7 megapixel Pentax and my 4 year old 5 megapixel Sony P10. Even with the naked eye (zooming in seals the deal), the Pentax loses every time.The underwater feature is pretty cool and its underwater pictures turn out okay, but I can't justify keeping this camera where I'll only use it underwater very irregularly.
Not sure what it is but my rom seems to find these disks quicker and likes burning to them because there done faster then others with the same ratings.
Exceptional reception and sound for a am/fm radio cd player in this price range. .
We bought the Ion Block Rocker in June 2009 to play music from an iPod as we sat outside on our patio. We used it 3 times last summer, storing it inside in our home between uses. I pulled it out and charged it up overnight to used today (08-2010) and nothing... It works when plugged into 110, but it will not run on battery. I get a few pops and hisses. If I plug it into the wall, it works fine. In reading the Ion website, it does discuss the lead-acid battery, and it does say that if you do not use the battery for six months, it may not work again! That appears to be my circumstance. Sooo.. if you want a high maintenance/finicky product, this is the unit. If you use it every week, it may last a long time. If, as in my case, you use it seasonally, and it sits for a length of time... be aware of the consequences!!! So, I am out looking for other option to replace this lead-acisd battery door stop.
I just loaded up the software that came with it and plugged it in. Now I can drag and drop from my computer to my SD cards in a snap. I've only used it on SD cards but it has been great with no problems at all.
I purchased two of these S-Video Female/RCA Male Bi-Directional Adapters. One of them only produced a black and white picture, and the other did produce a color picture but it was distorted and the colors bled. I have removed these adapters and replaced them with others which work perfectly. I did not change any cables or other connections, which proves the adapters were the problem.
I just received my ME102 today, and it was up and running in 5 minutes (not counting the time required to drive the screws [included] to wall-mount the unit near one of my Ethernet switches).I didn't find the USB-based configuration to be ideal. To be sure, it worked well. But I don't like installing drivers and software on my PC that will be used only once or occasionally, and the rest of the time just adds more junk to the Windows registry and is yet another thing added to program groups. (I have issues with clutter.)In any case, as others here have mentioned, documentation is sparse indeed. And frankly, if you don't know your TCP/IP network pretty well, and/or don't know the basics of wireless Ethernet concepts, you might well find yourself in over your head. The default configuration is far from one-size-fits-all, and the average home computer user will have trouble changing it -- especially with the somewhat non-intuitive interface to the config software.All that said, once this baby is set-up and running, it's great. I get terrific range and excellent performance, even with a basement mounted access point.My only caution: Beware of your 2.4 GHz cordless phones. This would be true of any 802.11b set-up, but some of these cordless phones will chew-up your data stream and spit it out in chunks on the carpet. Here, I have my choice between using the wireless Ethernet, or using a Panasonic 2.4 GHz phone... Any attempts to use both, and the phone wins. (The Panasonic is going in the trash very soon; a Uniden 2.4 GHz model cooperates fine.)
I just got this player and tested it for about 20 minutes. I am very impressed. This player played everything I put in it: JPEGs from DVD, DVD (Regionfree and pal), MPEGs (various formats -- some of them 3 years old). DVP642 played MPEG from CD (with great quality). I'm returning my Sony DVD today -- it could play only about 30% of my disks. Didn't even play JPEG DVDs!From the reviews here I expected a terrible remote, but it isn't that bad. Feels sort of cheap, but it does its work.This player did not automatically determine the type of video connection I was using (component). Green and Red colors were missing. I went to the menu and switched video connection to component from s-video -- not too much hassle but unexpected.
Anyone with multiple hard drives should have several these. Easy to install and use and the perfect solution to having that backup drive without tearing open the case. Have several and at this price look to get a few more.
Will try not to repeat what others have written - but I did end up buying the cheaper Chinese version, the Degen DE1103, for approx. 1/2 the price from ebay. Included the 110V plug-in power supply, really great ear-bud headset, a cute cloth bag/cover for the radio, rechargeable batteries, wire antenna. You do have to read the manual to really know how to use it (English manual came on a little CD with the radio). For example, the batteries do not charge unless u set them on a charge time (by pressing "vol" and a number - when the radio is plugged in but powered off).Amazing reception of FM stations in addition to the stellar shortwave reception. Wife loves the old look analog appearance of the tuning display.Highly recommend this or the equiv. Degen radio.
Nice camcorder/camera. Easy to use. Very nice features. Be carefull of the SD cards though. ...
Mine has taken a lot of abuse, after being dropped on concrete several times and banged into tables more times than I can count the mouse wheel started acting up a little, every now and then it will scroll down one notch, it's not really a problem even in most games, and I am amazed that it still works. Aside from being quite durable, it's a simple, comfortable, affordable mouse that works very well.
I have had the camera for three weeks and have used it a lot. It has wonderful features and the pictures all come out well. I highly recommend this camera.
I bought this nano for my wife. She really enjoys using it. I gave it a moderate review because of all the set-up that is needed in order to be able to use it. Apple Corp. could have made it much easier to download information into it from their web site. It seems to me they are more interested in selling you music than they are helping you understand how to use the nano.
...if you can only play the songs you get from other people 3 times within 3 days? That's right, read the fine print before you buy a Zune for it's sharing capabilities. You can only play shared songs 3 times in 3 days (whichever comes first), and then POOF... no more song, only a link to the buggy and limited Zune Marketplace to buy the track. Talk about lame!The only reason I'm not giving the Zune a 1 star rating is because the player itself isn't all that bad... it's bigger and bulkier than a full sized iPod, but the controls work quite nicely. However, getting the Zune to work on your machine will probably be more difficult than with an iPod. I've owned two iPods, and I've never had any problems making them sync with any of my computers (Macs and PCs). Not so with the Zune. If during the course of using your Zune with your computer you run into no problems, count yourself lucky; I ran into several. Another downside is that you can't use iTunes with the Zune, and nothing touches iTunes for easy media organization in my opinion.In Microsoft's defense, this IS a first generation product, and there were bound to be issues. But the Zune has a long way to go before it's anywhere near competing with the iPod in terms of ease of use (not to mention the thousands upon thousands of accessories that are available for iPods, the ability to play feature films, and podcasting, all of which are not available for Zune). The only reason I would recommend this player to anyone is if it were significantly cheaper than the iPod... then it would have at least some differentiation. As of now, however, the overall user experience with the Zune is not even half of what the iPod offers, yet the 30 GB models of the iPod and the Zune are the same price.So the real question is... why buy a Zune over an iPod?The answer... Don't.
I purchased this player strictly for its Divx capabilities and quickly found that it provides a better picture than the other more expensive players that I have at home. Don't get me wrong, this is not a high end Denon player, but for the price of a couple of DVDs, what more can you ask for? So far I have been able to play discs of every variety. There is not a format I have found at home that this player will not handle. Downloaded Divx programming burned to DVDRs look crisp, clean, beautiful, and vibrant. I'm not sure why the reviewer below had a problem with DVDR, as I have recorded all of my Divx programming on DVDR and have had no problem. I would suggest using quality blank media. I personally use Fuji discs and have been able to play them on any device I have tried. Music from CDs and CDRs sounds great through the optical connection to my A/V receiver. The menu functions are pretty arcane, but simple enough to do the job without cluttering the screen. The build is adequate and attractive. The slim profile and light weight allowed me to stack it on top of my DirecTV Tivo unit in an already cramped AV rack. It has a full complement of connects including RCA, S-Video, composite, optical, and even coaxial audio. The remote is pretty ho-hum but works fine Overall I have been very impressed by this little machine. It's impressive ability to play almost everything and sexy looks make it a real winner.
I was very skeptical about this product, given some of the mixed reactions it received. But given the price and the overall reputation of the manufacturer, I decided to give it a try.This product works great. It switches every time, without fail. The only snafu I had in switching from my desktop to my laptop is the laptop would not come on. I thought it was a manufacturing flaw, and was ready to ship it back, when I remembered that my dell B130 (POS) has a function button for switching to monitors. Once I pressed that, it worked beautifully.The only other problem I had was not with this product, but with my graphics card. When ever I switch over to the laptop, I have to again and again change the graphics card setting from laptop to monitor. But I found a keyboard shortcut that alleviates that step.This is a great product. But please note: it does not switch audio, and it does not switch internet. I am a student and it works great for switching between my desktop and my laptop, since my notes are on the laptop. If you are looking for a functional and reliable KVM, buy it.
(For technical information, see the "editorial review" above)For a little more than $100, you definitely get more than you pay for with the HP PSC 1210. The copying, printing and scanning functions are all serviceable, and that alone should be worth the purchase price. If you plan on using this product for personal use or a home office that doesn't require too much printing, this printer is a quantum leap from the ho-hum world of desk jets.However, you do get what you pay for in some respects. While all the functions of the printer are at least adequate, there are no areas (aside from sheer flexibility) where it really shines. The HP 1210 prints with about average clarity and acceptable (though hardly lightening) speed. The printer is also subject to periodic paper jams. The scanning function and affiliated software work realy well in terms of quality, but it's slow and not always the most user-friendly. The copier function is limited in that the copier is extremely slow and there is little room surrounding the copying area, making copying out of a hardbound book, for example, very difficult. However, the copier is a wonderful time-saver when you need to make one or two quick copies, and it can operate when your computer is off or busy with something else.So, if you don't have a lot of money and you're looking for a multifunction printer, this is a great way to get in the game. It will enable you to do a lot of things, but you'll probably still have some of those hair-pulling "stupid printer" moments. If you're willing to spend a little more, or you're going to ask for a lot from your printer, it's probably worth your while to spend a little more on something better.
This model has competitive pricing and good performance, with a novel key chain feature which is easy to carry around. However there are two small disadvantages: First, the cap would become loose after a while, and mine is already lost. Second, the coke bottle-shaped case might get in your way if your USB port is hindered by other cables and/or structure, especially at the back panel of a notebook computer. Other then those two this JumpDrive works very well with all computers I have encountered.
I am very satisfied with the PowerPresenter. It is advertised as being able to work 150 feet from the computer and it does what it claims. The laser pointer was a surprise and I really like the product.
I've used many radar detectors, and have travelled cross-country many times for thousands of miles. This radar detector is amazing. in some cases, it would pick-up radar traps up to 3 miles away, no kidding. This thing just works, and works well. forget the other brands out there, Bel is the king!
Delivered as promised. It fit the GPS perfectly and mounted on the dirt bike in just minutes. On Mountain ride it stayed put and has an easy quick release for portable use. This is second one I bought and both are just fine.
I have had my player for a week and I have yet to get the sonicstage software to work properly even with the updates. Every time I try to edit my library the progam has to close I lose everything I had just been working on. Not to mention that when I tried to transfer my music from my device back to my library following the instructions in the operators manual, it gets deleted from my library altogether. The customer service technician was a joke. It is definitely not worth the money I paid for it. I'm probably going to return it and go with another brand.
Well for the short time that I had the player, I thought it was great. But shortly after I got it, it froze and I wasn't able to reset it. So I let the battery run down, hoping I could charge it and it would turn back on, however the player wouldn't turn back on.So naturally I wanted to exchange it but it was a gift and my girlfriend who bought it for me (with my own money :P) didn't have the information of who she bought it from. When I found the right seller I was told that I could not exchange it because by the time I found out who it was from it was past 30 days and they said I couldn't exchange a product after 30 days but I could get a partial refund, they kept reffering me to their policy which contradicts what they were telling me. I continued to talk to the customer service about it, because the policy states that I can not get a full refund after 30 days, it does not state that you cannot exchange a defective item after 30 days, even though my item quit working well before the 30 days.After some time talking to the Amazon staff they said they decided to make a one time exception and take responsibility for shipping me an item damaged due to their error. So they gave me the code and I sent the item back. I didn't hear from them for two weeks, then I finally got an e-mail that said my refund had been processed. Only when I opened the e-mail it said I had been charged a $21 re-stocking fee which is ridiculous seeings how I was told I would get a full refund. This is what made me mad, they had blatantly lied to me.The price paid was $116 and I got $94 back, in other words if the items didn't go on clearance I would have had to pay an extra $21 for them sending me a defective item. This also meant that I had to buy from the same people who made me go through so much trouble, and lied to me to end the problem instead of just fixing their mistake. I would have paid the extra $21 to buy it from one of the companies I ran into while trying to find out who sold it to my girlfriend because they were very helpful. Or I would have bought one of the 8GB versions from another vendor which were the same price as was initially paid for the 4 gb. But since they lied to me and did not fully refund me I was not able to do this.After this I will never buy from Amazon LLC again, If I were you I would buy from another vendor, they are much more helpful and I'm pretty sure they won't rip you off.
My old HP Laserjet 4L gave out after about 10 years, or at least the hinges on the door to the toner compartment broke and it would not print. I ordered this new printer and, as always, Amazon is a great place to shop, I ordered it on a Friday and it came on Monday, which is very good service since I live in Hawaii. The only problem is the printer does not come with a USB cord. So, if you are replacing an older printer and are behind the times, you have to go and buy a USB cord. The printer was very easy to install.
No I do not Love an electric cord thing - but it does do the job it is supposed to do.
I've owned a Garmin e-trex Legend for years, but recently wanted to mount it to my bicycle. This mount was quickly and easily fixed to the handle bar. The quick-release of the GPS is handy, allowing me to remove and re-attach the GPS. This was certainly worth the purchase!UPDATE: After a few weeks of using this I've noticed a small problem - though I am not certain if it is the mount or not.If I travel over very bouncy surfaces, or drop over curbs with this on my bike, the GPS will occasionally shut off. I suspect that the batteries are somehow disengaging, though I am not certain. I do not know if this problem is related to the mount, or something else, but I thought I'd add it to my comments...
Sent a complaint that the serial number to Painter Essentials would not permit installation.Wacom requested the followingWACOM: "I would like to provide you with new serial numbers. However, Wacom policy requires that I first receive your software MED number which is located on the front of your software DVD; bottom center. This assures that you will receive the correct serial numbers for your software version. Additionally you will need to provide proof of purchase by either attaching a copy in a reply to this email, or by faxing it to the number provided below."ME: I sent them everything they asked for. Then got this replyWACOM: "Thank you for providing proof of purchase. I spoke with my supervisor and she requested that you send Wacom your current DVD.Please send your DVD to:Wacom Technology Corporationco/ Brady Beard1311 SE Cardinal CourtVancouver, WA 98683Our customer care team will test and promptly replace this outdated software DVD with the current software DVD. If you have any further questions please feel free to call customer care at the number provided below or simply respond to this email. Have a great day!Have a great day... Right! All I wanted was to install the software, but they didn't believe me and now a delay of weeks before I can use their tablet. I bought a 6x8 Intous3 serial number 8AZM02221 on Jan 31, 2009.Everyone wants to play with new tool as soon as they get it.Don't expect prompt help when you buy from them.Received this email the after this review.I just left you a voice message but wanted to reiterate my sincere apologies for the way this whole thing was handled. I've got the new DVD ready to be shipped today. The travel bag will be shipped separately - both via UPS. They should both arrive in 2-3 business days. I'm sorry that you were given such a hard time in getting the DVD. I swear sometimes common sense just doesn't show up for work. We have an excellent team of people, but being real people we all blow it from time to time, myself included.Enjoy your tablet and I thank you for choosing Wacom.Regards,LeeAnn TreschCustomer Care SupervisorMe: I consider this a change in my opinion, however I can not alter stars once selected.
One of the optical inputs on my receiver broke. This is an option that lets me conveniently switch inputs without having to awkwardly maneuver behind my receiver. Works as advertised.Nyrius SW100 Digital Audio Optical Toslink 3 Input Selector Switch Compatible with Fiber Optic Cables, HDTV, Blu-ray DVD player, PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, XBOX360, PS3
As i give a review on the Toshiba HDTV that I purchased from Amazon for the best price I found let me also express that as of right now i'm using it to see and to write this review. Not only is it a television but I have my computer attached to it for the monitor feature it has. This flat panel television is incredible and is the first flat panel that i've ever purchased. I also express that it will not be my last because i'm now a flat panel junkie and plan on buying another and larger Toshiba model soon. I didn't have to buy any cable modifications to use this TV. I use only the antenna i have on my roof and the television did the rest. It not only sought out the digital airwave channels but locked them in. I got so many channels that i don't have to purchase Cable or Dish network channels. I may not get some of the encryed channels as you would from these services but I don't require them and love the basic channels and others I now get without the extra cost. This is and was a good purchase and i totally recommend Toshiba as a good quality product.
The JVC GR-SXM38US Super VHS Camcorder is a great little camcorder . . . it is easy to use and takes great video, even under very low light conditions. I am extremely pleased with this camcorder. I wish, however, the proper cables to hook up to a television were included with the camcorder. It took a couple of trips to Fry's to finally get the right cables to use with my television and watch my videos. As far as the camcorder goes - I highly recommend it for anyone purchasing their first camcorder, and the price was very reasonable, as well.
This is a cheap piece of neophrene with a zipper. It is barely large enough to hold the tablet. You can find a much better substitute for less than $20 that is being charged for this bag.
Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't understand that "17 pounds" isn't enough for the Dimensions field. Here are the actual dimensions.18"w x 7"h x 9-5/8"dTo give you a sense of scale, that is about 1 inch wider than most home stereo components (like your amp, receiver, or DVD player), so it'll stack, but there will be a little overhang. Just think of it as love handles for your center channel.The price and sound quality more than make up for the largish size, as long as you've got the room. Be warned, this beast isn't wall mountable.
You got it. This muscic lovers device has it all. From the makers of PC hardware(Diamond), they really did an outstanding job in engineering. Having upgradeable firmware makes this divine electronic being separates it from the wannabe's. Despite the supposed downfalls of other reviews, the ear buds are really not that bad. As for the carrying case, it would be nice to stow the phones and remote in it. Don't look for the power switch like I did out of the box(or that sealed for your protection impossible to get into plastic). It don't got none. You depress the center of that D-pad to power up. To turn off, simply press the stop symbol on the D-pad and it shuts off after around 10 seconds or pop the hood. The latest firmware has lots of enhancements such as faster loading time. I think this is the best MP3 device on the market right now. What would top it is the 6 gigabyte player that cost 500 bucks. But who wants to upload all that music anyway? This is no disappointment. Thank you Diamond Multimedia.
No problems. Found what I needed, oredered it, and it arrived a few days later.
After opening the product you can see it is of high quality. some cables do not use twisted pairs. This cable has twisted pair wires. Good cable for the money. Package arrived on time and in good condition
The device works, but the sound quality is poor. I get much better sound using a cassette adapter
This bag was just what my friends said to have to carry my new Apple MacBook Pro. It has kept the computer safe while being transported, for the center compartment has a padded secure area for the computer. I now have had it a number of years, and it still looks new and I think the best bag to have for my Mac.
Pros:I can say that is a very good VPN Firewall Router, because the security is very strong, also the VPN functions are very easy to manage, and the VPN security it comes with several encription options.The data transfer from WAN to LAN it's increible, very fast response when you are surfing on the Internet, it has a fast processor 150Mhz that makes the difference from the Home VPN Routers, like Linksys. It has a metal hard case, it's not a chocolate box (plastic). Also it comes with 8 FastEthernet ports, that is enough for home, office, small business or even LAN parties.With the lastest version of firmware, no problems presented so far, fast rebooting, for ex.: if you are on the phone through your VoIP adapter, just takes a few seconds to reboot and your call will not get disconnected, true firewall security, like SPI and Intrusion protection and the DoS.The DIAL-UP Backup works great, when you Internet is disconnected the Dialup setting will work automatically to continue to having internet, not too fast, at least a backup option.The dial-in option is excellent, you can access to your home or office network calling your phone number where is connected in the modem through your router, you can access to the Internet with your broadband connection from anywhere.Cons:Lack of QoS option, that will be great if this router comes with, no SNMP management option, and no VPN Client software.Another thing is that there's no MAC Filtering, where you can allow or deny which PC's gonna access LAN or WAN.I recommend this product if you wanna true firewall and security for a cheap price (comparing with Cisco routers), you will get a excellent VPN router and a excellent dialup backup.If you want more, get the new version Netgear FVS338.
Though I got a deal on mine elsewhere.. I just want to mention that it's important to follow the directions. This thing has *separate* print heads from the ink and if you don't install them properly, you can really damage it (like I did with my first Epson.) My father started to set this up (not bothering with the directions,) and almost did just that. This is a change in HP's part, as they usually build the print heads into the ink cartridges. This does save the user $$, but you have to be careful during installation. I had an error during install because I have Microsoft Java instead of Sun Java (or vice-versa?,) but it doesn't matter. It just let me hit &quot;ok&quot; and yeah I don't have the old java. It's very clearly explained on HP's site (under drivers -&gt; HP 7110 -&gt; Support, whatever.) It's for a web-based scanning feature, if you should really want to do that (?)
I have owned mine for 1 and 1/2 years. Error 41 for a 3rd time! Also Brother increase the cost to replace the print head to $59.95! Rip off!
We've been using our new TV for about a month now, and are really liking it. It is lightweight and small enough that we can easily move it to wherever we need it in our kitchen or bedroom. We have found no problems with the sound quality or picture quality. Overall, we're very satisfied.
YES!!! the rave about IPOD's is true...I bought the 40GB photo IPOD and it is amazing. The color and clarity is truely worth the extra money. Also this has a calendar, alarm and the date time, etc.... This also has games to play and I really love the touch screen - this is the first I have seen any system do something like this. It is worth the money for all these extra's you get.
There's nothing flashy about this product, but it works great with my new Canon Rebel XTi to either snap a photo immediately or with a two second delay. Includes a nice gizmo to attach the remote to the camera strap so you'll always have it available when you need it. Thumbs up from me!
I purchased this unit to solve an awkward placement problem. The mount had to be fastened near a corner but allow the LCD to extend past a nearby cabinet. None of my local stores had mounts that approached the range of this unit. I was impressed by the robustness and nice finish of the unit I received. The setup also provided plenty of hardware including two sets of screws (short and long) and even spacers to accomodate a wide range of LCD's. Other hardware in the package included adjustment wrenches, wall screws and even cable ties. I cut a piesce of cardboard to mimic the LCD and taped it to the arm. I used this assembly to test the placement of the arm before I drilled the holes. The mounting plate has holes for both 75mm x 75mm and 100mm x 100mm VESA compliant LCDs. Make sure your LCD has these holes before ordering. It took me less than 1/2 hour to have the mount and LCD installed.Install Advisory: I felt the tilt mechanism was too tight. After some investigation, I pried the plastic caps covering the tilt screw heads off with a small screw driver. Once off, I observed that the tilt screw can be adjusted with the one of the supplied wrenches. I lessened the tension (keeping it relatively firm), mounted the LCD, then made the final adjustment allowing the LCD to be tilted without too much force but not drooping. I pressed the plastic caps back on.I am pleased with this product and its low price. I recommend it.
Fits most manual cameras unless the shutter release is crammed close to the advance lever (such as the Voigtlander Bessa series.) Easily fits 35mm SLR's like the Nikon FM series, Nikkormat, Pentax K1000, Olympus OM-1 etc. With Pentax ME Super, the electronic shutter release has a weird feel to it with this soft shutter but can work if you're determined. With the Pentax MX, the soft release can interfere with the shutter release lock. Also works great on compact fixed lens rangefinders like Olympus 35 sp, Canon QL17, Yashica Lynx etc. I own a number of these and they've never broken off inside the button despite years of regular use. they cost a fraction of the oem nikon leica and tom abramsom releases. i appreciate the concave shape, really makes taking a photo a bit more satisfying!
My battery died (literaly, would not work at all) on my thinkpad z60t. While waiting for the replacement to arrive, I bought this unit. The unit did NOT mention my laptop on the list of supported laptops, but I called APC and they said it was supported.When I got it home, I found out that it did not come with the appropriate tip for my laptop. A quick call to APC solved that problem - their customer service ROCKS. I received the right tip via FEDEX a couple of days later (3).Now, I've got it charged, and am happily using it (with my battery OUT of my laptop). When I noticed it getting low on charge, I decided to plug up my charger (nice design, you can do that while the unit is hooked to the laptop), and my laptop TURNED OFF - ARRRRRGH! It seems that when you plug, unplug, or change voltage, the battery cuts voltage to the laptop. I guess that would work OK if you had a partially charged battery connected, but in my case, I was relying on this battery for my entire power source. THAT SUCKS.I'm really reluctant to use this without a fully charged battery, because I don't want to charge a laptop battery with another battery.My assessment - Limited usefulness since it cuts power when you hook up the power adapter. I'm stuck with this unit. I just can't recommend this, despite the cool design and stellar tech support.
It's a wireless keyboard as you expect. However, it "sleeps" to save battery and there's no way to "wake" it unless you remove the batteries and reinsert them.
I found that this item exceeded my expectations. I love the look and sound of it and it is extremely easy to operate.
Black and White laser printer does great job of printing. Everything works. 250 sheet paper tray. Normal text prints at about 18-20 pages a minute. Intricate print is about 7-10 pages a minute. Would buy again. Paid less than $200.00.
I was really sceptical about using an FM trasmitter for my iPOD after reading so many disappointing reviews with all the other brands. When I stumbled onto the Kensignton and read some of the reviews, they seemed better than the others.I live in the Bay area in California and there is always something on every channel. I scanned the radio and found three channels that had very light static with some distant signal. I preset the unit to these and plugged in the iPOD. I'm happy to say that I didn't need to change channels once and drove over a 40 mile radius in several directions in dense city environments. The signal was strong and the music sounds decent for FM.If you're looking for CD quality, you won't find it as FM is always a lot less then CD quality. But it's very good for FM and you can use your iPOD's equalizer and Radio's Tone controls to boost the base and trebble.The only thing I think that can be better on this product is the LED display. I have a cigarette adapter this is low in the dash and the station display is hard to see unless you crouch down low. But luckily, the unit works well on the first station I programmed in so I don't have to mess with it while I'm driving.It's easy to use and it worked for me. I'm happy with the decision to get the Kensington.
I have this MINOLTA I got it right before MINOLTA was bought out buy SONY in spring of 05.I love it because it takes just as good of pictures as my moms almost $600 CANON DSLR. And I bought the RC-3 wireless remote, case and, tripod for it online.I totally love taking pictures with it. This model is really sturdy but, if it does break there is 1 or 2 year warranty.It is real easy to use you just point and shoot and its features are real nice like the date,multi autofocus,red eye reducer,and different settings are a brezze to work.
A very retro way to take pictures for sure. However, it seems this is the hot thing for my teenager. Who knew she and her friends would love this thing. She is the only one who has a new one, and she seems to love it. It is exactly like the one I had years and years ago.
I purchased the Linksys router (V2) along with the WPC11 card (V3) just last week, and am pleased to report that both are running exceptionally well, especially considering that I live in NYC. Many negative reviews have been posted about this suite of products, and perhaps some are valid, but most are backlash from earlier versions of each component working (or not) with each other. Linksys seems to operate on the belief that getting a product out into the marketplace with a few kinks is better than getting it out there perfectly (and therefore with a significant time delay to market), and I respect that rationale (think of how many service pack updates you've had to do with any of your Windows operating systems over the years! ) Below describes my experience thus far with this suite of products; your experience will likely be different if you have a different OS, have lots of 2.4GHz phones in your house, your house is make mostly of steel, etc. But we'll get to that....BACKGROUND:Those of you who are looking to get into the wonderful world of wireless networking should freshen up on the good, the bad, and the ugly of what the 802.11 standards are. A good resource is 80211-planet. This site has several articles (search for "Jim Geier" or "Minimizing 802.11 Interference Issues") to help explain why you can potentially expect interference depending on the location and conditions around either your router or your network card. Bottom line = there are many variables that can affect performance of any 802.11 product, but you won't know unless you dive in and give it a go.INSTALLATION:I'm running a Thinkpad T21 laptop with W2K, and have RoadRunner for cable modem service (Toshiba modem). I popped open the box for the Linksys router, briefly skimmed through the long booklet directions, and then carefully followed each step of the 1-pager quick-installation instructions. The router connected to the cable modem without a hitch (note that RoadRunner uses DHCP...what's DHCP you ask? Go to webopedia and do a search on DHCP for details). Please note that I used all of the default settings. Time to connect cable modem to router and router to laptop = 11 minutes.I then popped open the box for the network card, and again followed the directions line-by-line on the quick instruction sheet that came supplied with the card. Once again, I used all of the default settings, and lo and behold, the card began communicating with the router without a hitch. Time to connect the card to the laptop and the now 'networked' laptop to the router = 7 minutes (including software installation).PERFORMANCE:I live in a duplex in lower Manhattan, and so at first I was skeptical in light of the reviews I had read before about performance relative to distance from the router, etc. However, I am able to move anywhere on either floor and get a consistently good signal (the router is upstairs and I'm writing this downstairs, whilst streaming music...no lags). I have downloaded hundreds of MBs worth of data thus far without any problems, streamed music and videos, emailed, surfed the web, uploaded files, etc. I've connected another wired computer to the router and it connected without a hitch (again, make sure you're familiar with DHCP...makes things a lot easier). The signal did fade to a whisper when I went outside, but I'm not entirely surprised, given that the router was 3 floors away, and trying to communicate through several walls of brick, wood, and steel. I'll probably toy with the position of the router in the house to see if I can boost my response outside. I haven't tried a network game yet, but then again, I'm not using the laptop for that purpose. I also haven't attempted to update the firmware of the card (as it prompts me ever so often to do) yet, as it is working now. Instead, I have placed an email to Linksys for their recommendation, and will post an update to this review when I have an answer.RECOMMENDATIONS:If you're ready for the wireless world, the Linksys set of products work very well, especially now that they (and Amazon.com) ship the latest version of each. Some helpful tips:- Don't install the router next to a 2.4GHz phone or a microwave- Placement and positioning of the router and antenna are key. Just as Rome wasn't built in a day, getting your wireless network up and running smoothly may take a bit of fine-tuning.- If you find unbearable interference, change the channels. Just like on your portable phone, you can potentially see dramatic improvement.- Make sure you have an extra CAT5 cable around for the installation. You'll need one to connect your DSL/cable modem to the router and then another to initially connect the router to your computer.- Tinkering can get you into trouble! If you don't know what a configuration is, then don't tinker with it...a classic way to burn your fingers on the hot stove of curiosity.- READ THE DIRECTIONS! Following each step slowly but surely in the short-run can significantly reduce your headaches in the long-run.If you've done your research, you should know by now that no 802.11 product is a panacea for every possible wireless situation. It simply may not work for your home or office, given the variables in play. But like the intrepid explorers who found the new world, you too can find happiness--and new working freedom--with a wireless network. ... it's a small investment to make for the possibility of that freedom.
It started out doing it's job and then stopped working. I replaced it with a card reader that was multi-functional and am very happy with the change.
First of all, YOU SHOULD BUY THIS PRODUCT FROM AMAZON DIRECTLY. This will ensure you get the third generation of the product, with the angled plug. Second generation of this product is not very good.Now, to the review. This headphones' sound is amazing. They are my first "quality" earbuds, and the difference with cheap earbuds is gigantic. before the vibes, I tought it was impossible for earbuds to get bass sound right. I was wrong.I'm, however, disappointed at two things. One, the cables are covered in what seems to be some sort of fabric instead of rubber, and when the cable close to the ears rubs against something, you hear it. It's not that bad, but it's kinda annoying, and it could be hell if you take them to the gym. And two, they are not as comfortable as I tought they would be.This are great sounding earbuds for the prize, but you should consider some other options. I for one, think it would've been better to save a little more and buy the Klipsch IMAGE S4s.
I am writing this review for a used EC-14 Teleconverter (TC). I am using the TC with my Olympus 70 - 300mm zoom lens on an Olympus E-30 DSLR camera. Due to the weather, I've had little opportunity to really test the picture quality through the TC. What little I was able to do, it appears the TC is functioning normally.I purchased this lens used from a little camera shop, JEM Photo, (Via Amazon) I believe to be in Wisconsin. Everything about the transaction with JEM/Amazon was perfect. Even the price is the best I have seen anywhere (and believe me, I have checked). Delivery was ahead of schedule and the lens was delivered in the original box with all the original paperwork and warranty. The TC lens appeared to be unmarked and it looks brand new. Thanks JEM and Amazon for the quality lens and the great service.Denny G. (Carlsbad, CA)
The first unit I got wouldn't charge the ipod nor would the cd player read any cd's. Called iLuv tech support on the weekend and got a message that mailbox was full try again later. I returned it and got a second unit. Once again, the cd player wouldn't read any cd's. Tech support did answer this time when I called during office hours 8-5pm EST. But could offer no solution. Return it a second time and I won't purchase it again.
After 3 months with this remote I'm in love with it. At first all the problems the other reviewers reported bothered me: dumbed down setup interface, all the buttons feel the same. But now I can't live without it! It is so great to control all my components (plasma, hd tivo, xbox 360, sony receiver, sirius radio) with a single remote. My fingers have memorized the DVR buttons on the remote and I have no problems pausing/skipping/rewinding now. In the last month or so Logitech has updated their Harmony software for configuring the remote and now it is much easier to do. Awesome remote!
This has been a great product so far. With more features for $100 less (on sale at Office Depot for $200), and better battery life and support for almost all audio formats, this is a great buy. All of the earlier reviews that said it didn't work are referring to the earlier version of the YH-920. Samsung re-released this item, so now it is REVISED AND FIXED!!!! I had the same problem before until I returned it for the new product.The product is attractive and very durable (have dropped a few times off computer desk), has many great extras such as a radio, docking station, quality carrying case, voice recorder, ability to record from things such as tv's, coputers, etc., and a remote control. The sound quality is also great and the menus are easy to navigate. Although Napster is included free for two months with the product, it requires you to enter your credit card number, which I am not willing to do for a free trial. Windows Media Player 10 works perfectly fine.I have only found a couple of low points for this product. If you plug it into your computer, sometimes it may say rebuilding device, but it will delete all of your songs. But, you can just use the recovery utility to fix that problem. Another slight problem is the small pause between songs, maybe a 1/10 of a second, but noticable if listening to songs that lead into another.To fix some of the other consumers problems: you can fast-forward through songs, just hold the next song button, or the last song button to rewind. You can play songs as they appear on a CD, you just have to go through the artists, then the album tabs, and your songs will appear in the correct order. It will not work if you just go through the album tab.I strongly reccomend this product as a great alternative to the iPod (which in my opinion is overpriced and over-hyped), with more features for less money. A great buy.
Even though this product has the Vista certified logo on the outside of the box, my new Vista Home Premium system would not accept the installation from the enclosed CD. Product did install flawlessly on my old Windows XP system. I spent 3 days trying to get it to install to Vista. Vista installation instructions were ambiguous and conflicting. Tried the Canon website Vista driver download, that also would not work. Canon has no realtime online chat help. I did get a response after 1 day by email, but you can guess how much help that was. I eventually got the Vista system to recognize the product but it required some 25 different installation attempts with variations. The product performance now is good. Good luck with Vista Home Premium installation.
I purchases this cap after losing the one that came with my camera. It arrived in a timely manner, was reasonably priced and fit securely. I am very pleased with this purchase.
I also found that this did not improve my signal strength at all. I attached it to my wireless card, as instructions said I could do. Honestly, I believe this made my signal WORSE than my original antenna.
It has an extensive library of codes to setup your devices. The learning function is excellent, so you get full functionality out of your components.
The single best thing about this player is FIRMWARE UPGRADEABILITY...I just upgraded to Version 2.01 (from 1.11) and almost every problem I've encountered (they were not really problems, just small annoyances) has been corrected...The player no longer skips AT ALL when playing MP3s...I've shaken it until my arms have tired and it's not missed a beat.If anyone out there is reading this from SonicBlue, please consider adding a way to advance 10 songs or 1 directory with the remote control. Also, if there is anyway possible, I'd love to be able to more quickly scroll the entire name of the song (it is pretty slow to scroll from left to right and when you have 10 songs by the same artist, it takes too long to pick the exact song you want to hear).Does anyone know where I can get a cigarette adapter?The Bottom Line is this is the single greatest gadget I have in my arsenal...I use it all the time, in the car (sounds great with a cassette adapter and I can drive for 10 hours without changing the battery or the CD and without ever listening to the same song twice)...in my home (sounds great hooked to my receiver...you wouldn't even know the music was coming from a portable...I tried another MP3/CD player before the Volt, and the sound from the receiver was simply AWFUL), in a hotel room (hooked to the input jacks of the TV), in the backyard (remote is excellent when mowing grass).I purchased a 50 CD spindle of CDRs for $10 (sale) and haven't run out yet (been 6 months)...With these CDs, you could play 500 hours of songs without ever listening to the same song twice. Compare this to 32MB CompactFlash card (1/2 hour) and you'll see why this player is the best value out there.
Sound quality is the most important performance factor for me. These have everything I hoped for and this was a bargain compared to others like it. It is built with high quality materials, was easy to install and really puts out. I live in a wet climate and so far have had no problems with rust. At this insanely cheap price, I highly recommend it.
Not much to say either good or bad about this product. I use it to protect my lens and it serves that purpose well.
Keep in mind that this is ONLY a DVD Rom drive. It functions as any other drive but has the ability to create backups of Wii and GameCube games. It is fast and works great!
I bought these headphones over a year ago. They are the best I have ever owned. The sound quality is great once you adjust the equalizer and they have proved to be very durable. My only complaint is the cord becomes rigid when the temperature drops below 20 degrees(F), so the ear buds occasionally pop out when I am skiing or running in the winter.
I like Olympus products, but am not extrememly impressed with this particular camera. For a point and shoot and someone who doesn't want to do anything manually, this camera is great. It has all the functions you want on a point and shoot (small, compact, large LCD screen, 5x zoom, IS, 7 MP, etc.) but does not have any manual controls whatsoever. It takes good pictures, as long as you have the right scene selection. Also, the LCD screen is great indoors and at night, but during the day with any sunlight, it is almost impossible to see. I didn't think this would be such a problem (after being warned about this issue by other consumers) but it is, especially if I want to hand over the camera to someone else to take a shot.
Not only am I trained electronics engineer, I'm also a tweaker by nature. I just can't leave well enough alone. All of the stereo equipment I own is modded in some way or another. When I purchased my BIC DV62si speakers I really did not think something costing one hundred and change could compete with my Infinitys. To my surprise they sounded cleaner so I began using them as my main listening speakers. The only problem with them is they tended to be shrill and grate on the ears after extended sessions. I heard of a guy (Ed) doing mods on them to smooth them out but after that they sounded muffled. I still was not satisfied with them but I knew they had the potential to be great. The major problem was not getting enough high midrange out. That and the fact that these are two way speakers and that's the way they sound, with or without Ed's mod. Another problem was the tendency to be tunnel-ish sounding due to a hump in the response of the woofer.I decided to experiment with the crossovers myself and believe I now have discovered the sweet spots for both driver circuits. My mod fixes the bright harshness of the tweeter and contours the sound of the woofer eliminating the tunnel sound. You really can't even tell it's a two way speaker any more. It's amazing. The DV62si's sound more like 3-ways. The articulation of the voice is there in all it's glory. The sound-stage is much more three dimensional.The conclusion is that the DV62si is a heck of a bargain in stock form and has the potential to as good as a $500 pair of speakers.
I was looking for a wireless printer for my laptop that would stand in a convenient location and I wouldn't have to carry it with me around the house, wherever I use my laptop. This printer is also network ready. It comes with a pc fax program. The quality is great, the setup was relatively easy and it came with clear instructions. The cartridges are a bit expensive, but it comes with the first initial four. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase and would recommend this AIO printer for a home use.
Sony DCC-FMT3 Car FM Stereo TransmitterI am using this transmitter currently for my walkman and it works fine. At firsts I thought it may have been too cheap for it to be any good, but it is not so. It's really a great little gadget and works very well. I get good reception. No complaints so far.
Stengths: Does everything the other reviewers say it will do, it is very fast and quiet. The negative holder is very neat for printing photos from negativesWeakness: Very few, if anything the photo software that comes with it. But I would still buy printer again.Overall: excellent printerQuick shipping from Amazon, ordered on Thursday, received it on Monday
I bought this as a replacement to my APS camera to go on a cruise with. The pictures are great with the small fact that anything moving is very fuzzy. My fraternity was in a dance competition and all the pictures of them dancing were a big blur. Maybe it is something wrong with the camera. Movie mode is excellent as the picture is very clear and the frame rate is good. Works great as a web cam as well. For $100 this is a good little camera. I hope to figure out how to fix the blurryness soon.
Center Spot filters are the perfect solution to the problem of background composition. Whether Surrounding area should be of the same color as the subject or of a contrasting color is a matter of personal taste. When the light source is behind the photographer, the center spot filter appears dense. With backlighting, particularly if the light strikes the filter directly, a soft. And glowing effect is produced. The size of the central area also depends on the groove into which the filter is inserted. Filters 060-068 are recommended for focal lengths between 50 and 250 mm, 070-078 for focal lengths between 20 and 40mm.
everything are of great quality, the pouch and the filters. fit great on my 37mm to 46mm step-up ring.
Ordered for the telecom crew to use. Seems to be working great.
The life on these batteries is pathetic. If you don't charge the batteries full right before you use the camera, they last for about 30-50 shots. If you use the flash, drop that in half of worse. I am constantly charging the batteries in this camera because if you let the battery sit for a week or more it will drain down to about 25%. If the camera hadn't cost so much, I would have gotten a new one long ago. I'll never buy another Sony camera after this.Jason
I bought this memory because it was sold directly from Amazon. I live outside US, so I received it through an International Mailing Service. The shipping package measures about 10' x 10' x 5', which is quite big for a single SD memory than comes in a really small blister. I pay the volumetric weight of the package, which is quite high, compared to the physical weight of the product. I think than an envelope with plastic bubbles would be more suitable to the size of the blister.
The Amazon website was the only place where I found this camera at such a great price, I was looking for a digital camera that was over 7 megapizels and had a rechargeable lithium battery, as cameras that use double a batteries tend to eat them up too quickly. The camera arrived very promptly with no problems, and I had no problem charging the battery and inserting the memory card. I bought it for my boyfriend who tends to rough up electronics, so that is another reasoon why I chose this camera, as it advertises being weather proof (to a certain degree obviously) and reinforced a big more securely than other cameras, including the Sony digital camera I own. It takes great pictures and the battery is very long lasting. I was very pleased with my purchase, and so is my boyfriend. Thanks!
I bought the ipod speaker system for my children for a Christmas present. It is extremely well made and the sound quality is excellent.
This is a fine product when it works - and that's the catch. Sometimes it will and sometimes it won't. The directions are adequate if you are comfortable with electronics equipment. Otherwise, you have to trust your intuition. The first unit I received arrived already broken. The second one has provided me with two months of alternative pleasure and maddening frustration. [Right now the machine cannot read a disc I just recorded on it.] It can be a nightmare trying to get it to work properly at times. When it does work, it can be a joy. But I would rather have something that is reliable. It is apparent to me that Philips has issued a product with some real quality control probles. I would not buy it again and am already searching for a replacement.
What can you say? I bought this as a cheap back up lens. This is a basic, no-frills, inexpensive lens. It is well-made, but picture sharpness is hit or miss, it seems. I am an amateur, so I can't tell if there is any distortion at either end of the zoom range, or in the middle. I haven't seen any significant chromatic aberration yet, but I expect there to be some considering how cheap this is. The auto-focus has difficulty in dim light and bright (sun) light. I wouldn't say it is better or worse than the kit lens that came with my XSi (450D)...but, that lens has the benefit of IS (image stabilization), which the Sigma 18-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 DC does not. If you are on a tight budget, this may be for you, otherwise, steer clear. There are other, better lenses out there (but they will cost you more). By the way, it does come with a small lens hood.
My son was very pleased with the iPod Nano he got for Christmas. You beat all the other prices, even Wal-Mart. Thank you for making this a more Merry Christmas.
Just so you know: DO NOT buy remotes that don't have a LEARNING function.Many remotes in stores have a code list that will mediocrely run your units. With a learning remote, you can CUSTOMIZE it and will GROW with your new equipment (right there the other cheap emotes will fall flat because they don't have the new codes). I've learned this lesson through hard experience!This Sony remote has an EXCELLENT learning function and allows it to learn HUNDREDS of commands. Other learning remotes will rip you off with ONLY being able to learn 30 commands--that's nothing, considering that ONE remote will eat up all 30 learnable functions (remember this is NOT listed on the package until you buy it and play with it).The buttons of this Sony remote also light up when pressed and glows in the dark after being absorbed by your lamp light. It's solid and has a rubber grip for comfort. It provides a very strong signal as well.Don't fall for the new breed of palm-like remotes. They take MUCH TOO LONG to scroll the screens just to get to the chosen command. Those other remotes may have glitz, but they are much more difficult to use, thus eliminating the "wow" factor to adding an "annoyance" factor. I have one that came with the Denon 5800 receiver and it is lousy.Trust me. Get this remote. It works fabulously. It's all the remote you will ever need.Cheers!
Used this for wiring an amplifier and speakers in my boat. Quality was very good and I would recommend to anyone!
Battery pack shipped right away and arrived within about a week.
It's not the highest of quality, but for the price and free shipping you can't go wrong. If you need an extra HDMI cable around the house this is certainly the perfect item. It works great!
At first, everything went smoth... easy to install and configure... then on a day to day basis, after working with it for a amount of time, the connection drops and needs to be reseted every once in while. then one day i came home and found it with all the lights on, tried everything to reset it and it was impossible. I've tried calling 3 times their customer support to get a Return authorization and have waited for a period of 10-15 minutes each time, and still havent been able to talk with one of their "engineers".... i bought the router last october and it died now in january. Definetely not a product i would recommend.
Cuts only finest peach fuzz hairs. Will not cut pubes. Only use is to trim eyebrows. Would just not rccomend.
I searched everywhere for this particular model. They don't make them any more. I like it for its features and ease of use. I use it mostly everyday.
Very attractive product, great value as these are MUCH less expensive than the Verbatim vinyl cd-r's.
This well built little tripod fits in my newCaselogic SLRC-202 Medium SLR Camera Bag (Black). It is sturdy enough to hold my Sony A55 with the SAL18250 lens, together which weigh about 2 pounds. I find I have to have one leg in line with the lens though to keep it from tipping over. No big deal, I've been doing that with a much smaller tripod which I recently gave to my son. The center suction cup is actually useful when putting the tripod on a flat smooth surface like a counter top or a car hood.Update Nov 17, 2010I just returned from two weeks in Frace where I took 1,200 photos or so. This little tripod came in handy a couple of times. However I wish it had a ball head. There were a few times where I had to shift the position of the camera on the mount by loosening the screw, turning the camera, and re-tightening the screw. Otherwise I was unable to obtain the correct angle between the camera and subject. My last tripod was a ball head and I didn't realize the restriction I would have without it on this model.
I can finally receive my favorite radio stations. I live at the edge of decent reception, about 40 miles from the stations. I wasn't having much luck with the folded dipole, so I searched for something better. I first considered a roof-mounted antenna, but that would take approval from our Homeowners' Association. Then, based partially on the mostly positive reviews here, I decided to try the Terk FM-50. Fortunately, the wall right outside of my A/V equipment is pointed in the approximate correct direction, so I had it mounted on this wall around eight feet high. The results are terrific; I can receive stations across the band, including great reception on my favorite stations. I can even use it without the amplifier, but reception is better with it.
Very useful. Has saved me a ton of money. I use lots of batteries for my camera flashes. This has come in really handy.
I ordered this lens because I had the chance to try it out while in Europe.The lens showed up on the promised date. It does every thing it is billed as and I can only recomend it to the serious shooter. IT'S A MUST HAVE.WJH
I love this product! I was hesitant at first, because I didn't want a rough shaved looked, but it works great for touch ups. The eyebrow part is good for cleanup, but takes a little more skill.
I only still have it because my other keyboard/mouse options are very basic corded non-optical.Sometimes the mouse won't work when I start up the computer and leave teh mouse in the charger.Sometimes it doesn't work at all.I have experienced having to restart multiple times before the mouse would work. And this is a brand new computer we are talking about here. 6/03Today I had to reinstall the duo completely after restarting so many times I lost count.It seems to not-work alot.
Great sound, very snug fit - over time I had to readjust for comfort.
Contrary to what the description says, this case is not designed for the E2. The guides for the mem card slots on the inside cover interfere with the handheld's metal case, preventing proper closure. If you apply pressure and force it to latch it is almost impossible to open.
Plays fine on the first layer. But picture will freeze during layer switch. I either have to stop or skip pass the chapter but picture will be jumping and pixellated, pretty much unwatchable.you have to skip at least couple chapter away from the layer switch to get a decent picture on your screen.don't waste your money. Buy verbatim instead. I never had any problem with that media.
This bag is great. I can fit in my T3 and T3i bodies, 5 lenses, a gopro hero 2 and some audio gear as well. I can't imagine a bag as small as this having more features. Well made as well.
awesome product.this is my 2nd charger and thinking of getting one more from you guys.Ill have 3 cars running these chargers.thanks.
I got this 8200e two week ago. last weekend I was trying to install it onto my Dell Dimension desktop and hoping to duplicate a few data CDs. Installation was fast and simple. Then I followed every step in their on-line help menu to ensure my system is ready before the burning action. ( mine is a PII , with 128M RAM, and 4G free disk space ). In order to make the system stable, I shut down every possible program even including the Anti-virus real time monitor. and set the write speed to only 2x. Then the angry part starts. Everytime, in the middle of the burning ( writting ), the HP myCD software pops &quot;error writting, change a new CD-R and try again &quot;. I tried 4 CD-R , even including the HP one that included in the package, never able to complete once. There is not so much information provided, so I still can not trace down the problem. 4 CD-R gone, ( 3 SONY, 1 HP), and now still no clue about what is going on.I have another comment, which is about the software packages included.and the way this 8200e package is designed.HP pre-bundled 3 software, with each has some duplicated functions, and from different vendors. that is making a consumer's life very difficult. people buy this for burning CD, why making life so difficult? Obviously, the mentality is &quot;we are hardware company, those just for your try, if the machine can function, the rest is not our problem.&quot;However, the key point of a CD writer is to copy and write CD. Being an once-a-time HP employee, I really feel so bad about the way now they design product. NO HEART. So obvious they never bother to think from a customer's view point. Just because a lot of vendor have it, so HP also can package something ( this is not manufactured by HP at all ), label it and make some revenue out of it. NO HEART.because it wasted 4 CD-R, and still can not function, and the software that supposed to make it function is so confusing, I gave it the lowest score. the worse thing is, HP products are usually more expensive then other OEM brands. But in this case, the extra quality is totally not there. The product is designed without heart and commitment to customer. You will definately be disappointed. I must say, keep away from HP brand, they are no longer what the two letter meant for.
Required some network technical expertise to get the camera to work. Quality is Ok for $100+ toy.
There's not too much to say about a product like this other than whether or not it works. And this product certainly does work. It's sturdy, and the video quality is exactly the same as without the adapter. And considering how cheap it is, you really can't go wrong with this.
I bought this camera specifically to take on a dive trip to remote divesites in the Bahamas earlier this month. Although the camera worked fine on land, it malfunctioned almost completely underwater(three dive companions checked and rechecked my operation, both on land and underwater), Consequently we lost almost all photo records of the spectacular dives (since the camera worked fine on the surface, we had brought along only one additional disposable underwater camera).Here are the main problems:1. I purchased an SD Memory Card to increase the limited memory. The card fits, but then the rubber cap does not close (or if you force it in, the card pops out)2. the control button on the housing that is most raised is the crucial "set" button. Works fine on land with bare fingers, but when wearing gloves underwater, every time you grab the camera to take a shot, you hit the set button and go who-knows-where and lose photo capability.3. the battery case kept popping halfway open when underwater. A red light went on, and the only way to reset was to remove and reload) the batteries on the surface.
I had been looking for a television for the bedroom. I had seen this television at Target (but they did not have it in stock). I found it at Amazon (with free shipping). I have cable but I do not get a HD signal. The quality of the picture is very sharp. I can't imagine the picture could be that much better to justify me buying a HD signal. The built in DVD player is a nice surprise, loading the DVD in the front is very convenient. If you're looking for a television that fits nicely on a dresser with a great picture I recommend this one.
Purchased this player last week from Amazon and love it. Initial load time is only 5 to 10 seconds for a full CD, and load time between tracks is about one second on random shuffle! Love the random feature, can randomize full CD or within a folder, looks great and never skips. I use it in my car, the car adapter is not included and about $45 so they get you in the greens for that. But overall I really like the product and feel it's the best choice out there today for a portable mp3 player.
This is my third Canon digital camera, an upgrade from my Elf S400, a very nice camera that took very nice pictures. But the G6 blows it out of the water in terms of features and picture quality. Coming from the film school, I have not seen many digitals that could replace Kodak or Fuji slide film... until now. One picture on automatic out of the box made me a believer... superb! Flash shots are perfectly exposed edge to edge even in very dim light. And the list of features will take me years to learn, although many are similar to 35mm film boxes. Taking a poor picture with this camera would require either a defective unit or body movement while shooting. The included remote control takes care of hand shake blur.... a winner of a feature. I compared sample pictures on line from this camera, the Pro1, and the Sony DSCV3. Of course, I read all the reviews as well. The pictures from the G6 were the same or slightly better than from the Pro1 and significantly better than the Sony. This camera is a real deal for what you get... recommended without reservation for someone who wants more than a point-and-shoot model, although it does this extremely well. If is also for the person who enjoys a learning curve and who does not mind a camera with a bit extra bulk and weight... it is like a compact SLR film camera.
I received ahead of schedule and it was great to use, all the plugs worked prefectly one the first try
this is a great tomtom!!!! I really recommend getting this from Amazon for the price they offer instead of buying a newer model for 3 times as much money. Really great!!!!
The item came promptly, took 10 minutes to install (most of the time involved reading the "how to' info) and it works perfectly! Compare to the $100 price Apple charges for this item ... what more needs be said
It won't work at all. Not on any computer in the house. I'd be upset if I didn't pay a buck.
We bought two of them; they arrived, we plugged them in, and 5 minutes later, they were taking the load. Print quality is fine; scan quality is good. They're under moderate load, and running just fine!
I have a Jeep Wrangler that I regularly remove the top and doors from in nice weather. TheInstall Essentials 516U Universal Voice Modulecoupled with theInstall Essentials 508D Radar Field Disturbance Sensorprovide the perfect protection package for my "open" Wrangler. The voice warning when someone gets too close or tries to reach into the vehicle is more then enough to dissuade further intrusions.
Purchased the V700 here in October 2011. In March 2012, with at most 200 scans done by then (prints and transparency scans) the top/transparency scanner started making loud clicking noises and the scanner would no longer initialize at power-up. The front light turns red and flashes. The lower scanner continued to work OK if we unplugged the top scanner. To be honest, I believe the scanner locks may have been on briefly when the scanner was powered up after being moved from one office to another. The "on/off" button does not indicate if the scanner is "off" or "on" when it is unplugged, the switch is in the same position either way. We plugged it in when setting it up again, someone apparently bumped the power switch to "on" while it was unplugged, and it started to initialize before we could switch the locks off. So...is it our fault if indeed the locks caused this issue? Or should the locks or power switch be designed so that if the unit is powered up, it won't wreck the (upper) scanner? I'm not sure if this was the cause of the failure, but it happened about the same time. While I'm ranting a bit: the "graphics" near each lock are not easy to read and could be clearer on which position the lock is in. I've been using Epson scanners for at least 10 years now, so I'm not a newbie on the issues but maybe this one was inadvertently our fault. When I get another scanner, I will tape those locks "open".We read in several forums about other V700/V750 users having problems with loud clicking/malfunction in the top unit. So it does seem to be a hardware issue of some kind. I filled out a form on Epson's website about my problem, and quickly got an email telling me to make the dreaded call to tech support. This I did, on a Tuesday morning, and was speaking to someone (in another country I am certain, but in 90% clear English) within 2 minutes. I had already tried all the (limited) fixes she suggested. Since my V700 was under warranty, Epson is shipping me a new one and paying for this one to be returned to them afterward (they took a credit card number to hold me to returning the old unit, no problem with that.)So although I'm disappointed by the hardware failure, I was pleasantly surprised by Epson's tech support and their response in this case. I think Epson could have saved a buck or two by just sending me the top unit (which is easily detachable) but I'm not complaining about that. It is generally a very good scanner as other reviews here attest.
After 7 months, the metal prong of my original dock bent during a recent trip. Straightening the metal prong made it inoperable. I've traveled w/ it for months w/ no problems. It's ridiculous that Apple wants $30 for something so poorly made. I bought a Dilo dock w/ an AC adapter & it didn't work.I just got this product last night & it works great. I'm going to order 2 more to serve as backups.
I was really happy with this TV for a while. Now the screen has a severe yellow color that can't be adjusted out. It turns out that these TV's are part of a class-action lawsuit because the "optical block" goes bad. I am assuming the optical block is rather expensive, and I know for a fact it is not easy to get to.As I write this, the lawsuit is pending an appeal by Sony. They say they are honoring the term of the settlement, but because the process was dragged out for so long, the date for "warranty extension" has gone by.Straight from Sony's website: "Sony denies the existence of a defect". That tells me all I need to know about Sony.
Very disappointed witht he product. The batteries last less than 24 hrs, company advertises a week.Used dailey you will spend more for batteries in 3 months than the product cost. Contacted manufacturere and they pretty much said too bad.Not happy at all with it!
I bought this printer 2 weeks ago.I though it would be nice to print on my cds.While it does a great job printing,it is more trouble to keep running than any printer I have owned(50+).I have to run a head cleaning each day,since without doing so I have NO black!... Take a word of advice,go with [brand]!
Having kicked around with the audio hobby since the 1950's and known about "the mighty Klipschorn" by reputation since then, finally at the age of 61 I purchased a new pair of them in 2003 (list $7500, I got them for $6500) plus a new Belle Klipsch in '04 to use as a center channel.Yes, the Klipschorns are big but are surprisingly unobtrusive when snuggled back into their corners as they should be. The sight of the handsome Klipschorns + Belle array together begets audiophile-reverence before even hearing them. But yes also, the Klipschorns are idiosyncratic, "idiosyncratic" being defined as their being merciless in showing up program- and amplifier imperfections and deficiencies.The Klipschorns are VERY amplifier sensitive. I have run them with at least four home theater receivers, three of which, the newer models, were designed to feed an external powered subwoofer. The fourth, a vintage-1990 obsolescent Pioneer Pro-Logic receiver (VSX-5700X) does not have a powered subwoofer output. To make a long story short, with the three newer amps the Klipschorns sounded lousy, very clear and precise but with no or nil bass, very thin sounding. Reaction: "I paid $6500.00 for THIS?!"But with the old Pioneer, holy cow! The Klipschorns BLOOMED. Tight pure deep effortless bass like you would not believe, and fine solid crystal-clear sound and imaging all the way up the spectrum. Same speakers, same room but what a difference. It was dramatically and instantly noticeable.Since the old Pro-Logic Pioneer drives the center channel with only a synthesized signal of approximately AM-radio quality, the Belle is underfulfilled so to speak, but still anchors the center soundstage nicely. I'm happy.
Everything about this unit is great except for the volume control. As I turn it up, the volume number will usually go down, or not move at all. Sometimes I am lucky and it will go up. I've tried turning it slowly, one click at a time and still have problems. If you buy this unit, just be aware that the volume control has problems. Once you get it to the correct volume, everything else is perfect. It even runs on batteries, so you can take it out on the go. I usued this for my car stereo until I got the FM modulator.
Very easy to use. Have scanned slides and negatives. Would like to scan more than 4 slides at a time. Resolution is great.
I have always preferred headband style radios over armband radios while running so I am in a constant search for the right one. Too often, Sony and others develop their headband radios, which are fairly obviously targeted to joggers, exercisers, and other active people but then forget about that target in final production. I've used previous models of headband radios that provide superior comfort and stability on the head. Early on the problem was that they would rust out from the salt in my perspiration. Newer models have solved that problem but created another. The &quot;Street Style&quot; behind the head technique of wearing this unit has a lot of promise. But it can be very uncomfortable to all but the smallest heads. They should really fit these to a regular sized western male instead of to a tiny Thai women. That said, it does have a stable and quiet fit even after several miles. But it will hurt your ears a bit.As to reception and sound. Well...I've seen it better in other units. I won't say it is poor. But it could be better. And I know this because I could compare it to another Sony model (the analog tuning twin of this one). The mega bass isn't as mega and the FM capture is weaker. The weather and TV bands are neat but not very practical. And I have some concerns about the funky sliding battery cover. It works, but I just don't trust it. One plus is that the ear units attach to the loop internally. My last pair had a metal set screw that rusted and broke. All in all I give it 3 stars, average, and I will keep it until I find a better one. A redesigned and lighter version of the flawed SRFHM55 would be the trick. Get it together Sony!
This is one of the most solid, well designed, pieces of computer hardware I have ever purchased (maybe this PC user isn't used to what Mac users have come to expect)! Heavy aluminum case - with a power switch (the main complaint in reviews of competing external drives). I compared the LaCie drive to the equivalent Western Digital, Maxtor, and Iomega units, and am completely happy with my choice. In fact, my unit contains a Western Digital drive - in a superior case!
Shooting HDSLR video at a professional level requires a full assortment of neutral density filtration. I own an extensive array of B+W filters, and this brand is largely deserving of their excellent reputation. Not many manufacturers offer extreme density, which can be essential for some still photographic techniques such as forcing long exposure times in bright sunlight, typically to deliberately create images of silky smooth moving water such as water falls. My problem with this filter may be an inherent characteristic of extreme neutral density: there is a lot of density, but it is not so neutral. In fact, my copy of this filter exhibits a pronounced color cast. This flaw is not so extreme that it cannot be corrected in post, but nevertheless it does create additional image processing work, especially if images made with this filter have to be intercut with images made without the filter.
BOUGHT THIS FAN BECAUSE I NEEDED THE PUSH PIN TYPE, AND IN THE THIRD IMAGE, IT SHOWS THESE, BUT DID NOT COME WITH THESE. CANT EVEN USE THE FAN NOW. PPPPPPFFFF WHAT DO I DO WITH IT NOW? IS A VERY NICE LOOKING FAN AND ID LOVE TO USE IT. SPENT HALF THE DAY TRYING TO REMOVE THE SCREWS AND SPRINGS, BUT COULDNT! TOO BAD THEY DIDNT HAVE A 1-800 # FOR GEEKS LIKE MYSELF, TO CALL BEFORE I ORDERED IT, TO MAKE SURE IT CAME JUST LIKE THE IMAGE SHOWED!
This small binocular is really great. It weighs very little and is very easy to manipulate. It does a great job even through our pool screen, I love it.
When setting up my home theater I considered using the "special screen paint" on the wall instead of a pull down screen, but after considering the extra work and the cost I decided on this screen. Very glad I did! It installed easily, and provides a clear, sharp, very impressive (10ft) image with my 1080p projector, and is fully protected when not in use. I'm very pleased with this purchase!
These have very good bass, although they don't sound as good as my Sennheiser CX300. The price is cheap so I mainly use it when I'm on the streets so, if someone steals it I wouldn't get very angry.
I received this digital picture frame today and I must say I am very pleased. I have no idea what the other reviewer is talking about with regard to a "logo" on the screen. I put more than 60 photos on this thing with a spare CF card I had around,(took only 8meg of space on my 32 meg card) and no logo to be seen....just the pictures in their original form. I did have to turn the brightness dial up a bit from out of the box. I sized down the pictures from their original form with imageresizer powertoys tool from microsoft (free download) (makes pic resizing very easy because you just have to right click a pic(s)and choose a resolution you want). I loaded this thing up with our best pics so its all ready for my wife xmas morning....she's going to love it. I have not tried the video or mp3 yet....saving that to mess around with for xmas day. This is a very nice product and a very SLICKDEAL :')
I recently upgraded my Internet connection from my standard home connection to a business connection. My Internet service provider told me that I need to call Linksys because they need to reconfigure my router (I have a Linksys router). So I called Linksys and they told me that the free warranty period for my router already expired, but that they can still help me set up my router if I pay a service fee of $29.99.I agreed because in order to use my new business Internet connection, I needed to reconfigure my router. After I made the payment, I spoke to a customer service agent. She walked me through the configuration process, which involved manually inputting data on my computer. When the router reconfiguration was almost done, she asked me if the green light on my router is static or blinking. I told her it is static. She then asked me if I was connected to the Internet and I told her yes, it works. She replied that this is good.She then said that she wants to login to my computer to control my screen remotely in order to download some updates for my router. I agreed. For about 10 minutes I then saw her downloading things on my computer. She had control over it remotely. The Internet connection then went down and she asked me again if the green light on my router is static or blinking. I told her that this time it is blinking. Then for another 10 minutes she repeatedly told me to unplug the power cord on my router, wait for 90 seconds, and plug it back in. But the green light kept blinking. It never went back to static.She then told me that the router is broken. She said it would have probably broken anyway within the next few days. I told her that it wasn't broken before I called her and before she installed additional updates. But she insisted that my router was about to break anyway. I told her that she cannot prove that and what a coincidence it is that exactly in the half hour that I was talking to her it broke. I told her that she is just making this up. I never had any problems with my router before and it was working perfectly fine, up until I called Linksys that day.I told her that I'm very unhappy with her service, that not only I didn't get my router reconfigured so that it works with my new Internet connection, but that I paid a $29.99 service fee and now have a broken router. She told me that if I buy a new Linksys router, they would credit me $15 back. I told her that this is ridiculous and that the least she could do is refund me the $29.99 that I just paid (I didn't even ask her to give me a credit for my now broken router). She said that she can't refund me the service fee. So in sum, I paid them to help me reconfigure my router, but instead, one of their agents broke it. I will never purchase anything from Linksys again.
After years of using mice, my fingers, hands and arm just could not take it any longer. Optical mice helped for a while with the carpel tunnel syndrome, but other symptoms arose. Every day after a couple hours at work my fingers would begin to tingle and by then end of the day I could hardly move the mouse anymore. It became physically painful to grasp the mouse so that I could move it. So I bought two Logitech trackballs to try them out. The other unit was theLogitech Optical Marble Mouse (USB/PS2), but that design seemed way too awkward and uncomfortable. This one "fit" better. It took an entire week to get used to the Trackman and before I could control it as well as regular mice. But the downtime was well worth it. I've been using this almost a year now and I can work all day again without any strange sensations in my fingers and hand.
I did quite a bit of research prior to making my MP3 Jukebox purchase. I was looking at the Creative Nomad but did not like it because it was as large as a CD player and could not operate as an external HD. The Archos is about the size (little smaller actually) of a cassette walkman. If you are a technical person who likes messing and tweaking things, this unit will be up you alley. When connected to your PC, the Archos comes up as an external HD. It's very easy. There is no necessary software or interface necessary. There are a couple tricky things to be aware of. Random play only works within one folder. You cannot random play the entire player. The best and easiest way to get music on the Archos is to hook up the unit to a USB 2.0 connection and run MusicMatch. Throw a CD in the drive and set the save file destination as a folder within the Archos. This way the songs will be saved directly to the Archos. Here is where it gets a little tricky. To create a playlist, you have to create one within MusicMatch and then copy it from the program files to a folder say named "playlists" in the Archos. You can then select the playlist in that folder and it will play through the entire album. The unit is easy to use when navigating. It is basically folders, subfolders and files. The unit feels sturdy although the buttons could feel a little more firm. One thing that makes me really angry is that there is not a volume control on the unit. You need to go through a few menus to get to the sound controls. Connections are as follows: 9V DC in, SPDIF in and out (its one 1/8" jack which does both, this is a digital connection), ear (this is for headphones and analog stereo out), USB A connection (This part of the Archos drives me the most insane. For some unknown reason, they used an A connection on the unit. This means that you need a male / male USB cable. Not easily available at the local store. Hopefully, they will use an A B USB cable in the future.) and an analog line in. Battery power comes from 4 NiMH batteries which stay in the unit and are rechargeable through the DC adapter. The display green illumination and kind of reminds me of a Commodore computer. Would have been cooler if they used blue. The Archos has really met and exceeded my expectations. It has made my minidisc player obsolete. It's worth its value as an external HD alone. Enjoy!!!!
I'm writing this review after reading some of the highly negative ones shown here. I use the MFC-5200C in a busy home office primarily as a printer and fax machine. I have been extremely pleased in terms of performance, its ability to do a variety of things as well as the individual machines I've owned in the past, the easy to read manual, etc. I love that I have a document feed color copier for under $250 bucks! That alone makes this product well worth the money. I find it to print just as fast as my HP Deskjet, which is perfectly acceptable even when I'm printing 30 or 40 page documents. Plus, my HP printers would mangle every other envelope where the Brother handles them with ease. There is a lot of versatility with this machine that I haven't even used in terms of its ability as a scanner and photo capture center.I've had mine for over a year with zero problems and I mean zero. Works like a champ and I would buy another one in a second.
Toss it in your bag and you will always have clean, non-smudged lens. Closes up tight, removes small smudges and gives a light brush for the shutter or lens.
Although this scanner is fast you can not always place a stack of paper in the feeder and press scan. It starts pulling through 2-4 of the pages at a time. This makes it very diff with the large stacks I am always scanning. I have to feed them one by one. And forget it if someone or something comes in and distracts me because now I have to start all over. I have also found that with large stacks I have to break them up into two files. If I scan to many pages (one by one) into one PDF file the scanner always jams around the same area of the stack. If you are only scanning a few pages for each file I would fully recommend this scanner it is quick. But if you are scanning large stacks of papers or what a scanner that you can count on to only take one page of a stack at a time and not need to be constantly watched while scanning I suggest you continue shopping
Works really great and is a good length. Arrived as expected and using it many times when I require power.
I bought this cable to go with my purchase of a Western Digital DVR Expander, connecting to Tivo. On talking with a tech help at WD. though i changed my mind and went with the cable supplied, placing the hard drive closer to the Tivo to accommodate. For best connectivity WD. did not recommend using a cable over 3 feet, which is why they supply that length, and not 6 feet, in the first place i suppose. Not being a tech guru I went with their advice and pass this along for prospective buyers to consider...
I bought this camera for my son for his birthday. He is thrilled with the ease and clarity he is getting. He was so happy with it that I bought another one for my other son for christmas.
Overall this seems like a very good camera. The quality seems good and so far has not had any issues due to weather like previous cameras. I didn't want to drill a hole in the body of my truck to accommodate this camera so I installed it into a plastic housing under the bumper. It gets a good view, but surprisingly it can't actually see to the corners of the vehicle. The viewing angle of the camera almost makes it, but objects have to be 3-4 feet away (behind) the corners in order for the camera to pick them up. In the worst case, if something were right at the bumper on either side but just out of view of the side mirrors, you wouldn't be able to see it and could hit it. Other than this, if you're starting out somewhere that you know to be clear, then you're OK and can use your mirrors and camera to make it all work. The image quality is quite good, and at night can see well too.
For the price the product is very good. It does not cancel all noise but reduces significantly. Bought these for our kids on plane trips. They work great.
This is neat except for the whine that is given off during low levels of audio output.
This cable only worked intermittently soon after I purchased it. I took the head apart to find that the cable didn't have an effective strain relief. There is only a wire clamped over the cable to keep it from being pulled out of the adapter but there is nothing to keep it from being pushed in, which weakens and shorts the very small wires that are soldered to the pc board. An absolutely pathetic design from a physical standpoint.
Purchased this over 4 years ago while in my training academy. It's held up through hundreds of drops, kicks, bangs, and even went through the washer and dryer and STILL had my data! I was impressed!Con: Don't really like the added software it comes with, it will always automatically install it's UI when plugged into any computer, sometimes thinking it was a CD briefly, but that can be removed, so no biggy.
I am very pleased with the item. I left Clearwater Fl and went to Redwood New York and found the NUVI to be a great item. I knew a different route from I 90 to US 17 to Rt 66 to I 81 and when I left the route that the NUVI wanted me to take it readily identified my changes and adapten to the new route. I highly recommed it to everyone, in fact have had 2 more people to purchase one.
Keyboard misses keys, and has lag. It's difficult to type fast on. The keys are wobbly and mushy. Keyboard keys should not move until you actually press them. The keyboard doesn't even have any lights for caps/num/scroll lock.Mouse has those stupid tapered sides, not very comfortable. Feels sluggish. Weight balance is off.I don't know if this is common but my mouse also had a lot of glue coming out of the gaps. Every time I used it, I was rubbing off dried glue from it. Disgusting.The scrollwheel completely broke after only a few months of use - like its support snapped. Amazing. I wasn't rough with it.I don't feel comfortable even reselling it so that it can make someone else want to murder. Unfortunately I think it's just going to be tossed in the garbage to add to the endless pile of s*** the peripheral industry seems to like churning out as of late.
I bought these because of the good reviews and because the price was great compared to what was available in my stores, but they were too big for my ears. They slipped over my ears comfortably, but were too big and fell off even before I started running. Sadly they are not adjustable in anyway. I really like the way they look, but cannot wear them.
I have owned my Vx since Palm introduced it. It has served me very well and has never given me any problems. I have owned other PDA's (Phillips Nino, a Casio, and a HP), which I had numerous software problems with (constant resets, freezes, information drop-outs etc.....)First things first. The Vx is a handheld for people who want to organize their schedules, keep track of phone numbers, check out your emails, and other type of functions for which PDA's were originally designed for. It is not a Phone, MP3 player, Digital Camera, GPS receiver, etc. And while you can get attachments for the Vx to do some of these things, these functionalities were not its original purpose. For the things most people want in a PDA, the Vx kicks butt. Yeah the Handspring is [less expensive], but it doesn't have the small size nor is it as attractive of a PDA. And yes, the color handheld screens are nice but why fork over the extra bucks just to see your calendar in color. I have never had any problems seeing my screen. The hot-sync for the Vx is simple and works without glitches. Also the software is easy to use. My only regret is I bought mine years ago when the price was [higher]. But I don't have that regret for long because when I see my colleages with their bulky IPAQ's and HP's constantly complaining about one thing or another concerning their toys I remember mine just keeps on working, doing what I need it to do, when I need it to do it-no problems! At it's current price it's a [bargain]!!!!
The cassette player part didn't work after only a couple of uses, but I had already thrown awa the &#34;original packaging&#34; which is required in order to return it.
It works fine. Extra buttons prove very useful with Dell 700m fully portable which has no media keys. Batteries last long, no need for rechargeables. Transmitter is very small, easy to carry. I use an MX1000 with my desktop, but get soon used to the MediaPlay Cordless when change to the laptop.
It what I've been looking for -- small, but very powerful -- simple controls, sounds fantastic, great battery life.
When I purchased it many years ago, it was excellent, but now it is old technology. Get an iPOD or iRiver H10 and you will be better served.
I got this for Christams in 2006. I have it connected to a laptop that acts as a print server and, with the addition of this hard-drive, a file server.My home is set up as a wifi network. Access from any of the 3 laptops to the file server is easy and fast. The drive is extremely quiet.Now look out for this one thing - I have a HD, widescreen display on my laptop. The bounce-back software that is included with the disk drive can not support this resolution and it makes the application interface (menu) unreadable. You'll have to spend a few extra bucks to get a back-up utility that can handle a hi res monitor.
I purchased my Creative Zen Xtra 30GB about a year ago from a local pawn shop. The only thing it needed was a new battery and it was good to go.I have NEVER had any problems with it, which is really amusing if you think about it.About a month after I bought this, I bought my husband the Zen Vision. Don't get me wrong, Creative products are the best, I just have a husband that is prone to computer mishaps... lolHe had the Vision for about two months and he somehow deleted the firmware off of the device... they shouldn't be designed where the user would be capable of accidentally erasing the firmware that RUNS the device. That is why I have stuck with my Jukebox Xtra... No firmware to accidentally delete.I have tried iPods too. My son's iPod is the ONLY thing that has ever caused a complete HARD DRIVE CRASH of my Dell laptop. It changed ONE Windows root directory file and completely crashed the computer's hard drive. I will NEVER use iPods or any Apple products again.I've been using Creative products for about 4 years now, and have NEVER had any problems with them (save my husband's stupidity of deleting the firmware on his Vision, lol). This Jukeboz Xtra may be old, but it's great! I highly recommend it for anyone who has a lot of mp3's they want to take on the go (and can't make up their minds about which ones). It doesn't do videos, but you can't watch videos while you're driving anyway, and in my line of work, I can't watch videos at the school either (but I can listen to a LOT of music!!).
Western Digital 1 TB My Book Pro II External Hard Drive with Triple Interface ( WDG2TP10000N )I own a G-5/ Dual processor.and 16,000 CD's .I finished migrating this collection yesterday.and finally got a chanch to take it down the block.Combined with I Tunes, the collection take about 9 seconds to find any song/artist or albumThis music library takes up 897 Gb can you imagine!!.I have 511 days of straight playing time 24/7/with no repeat.I can tuck it under my arm 8 lbs I'm building a travel case for itI can set it up to play any way I like. genres, artist, alphabetically time,duration, Not for the PC heartedAll thats missing is voice control I have 100 Gb left, by the way, easy to use, if you know Mac and ItunesA very serious piece of music equipment.I suggest you buy 2. 1 for back up under $400 each w/ shippingI'll be adding at least 77 new Gb's soon...does anybody know if there is a 5 TB unit around
I purchased the Inno from Amazon on 8/21/07. It is the 3rd satellite radio I have owned and by far the best.However, today, less than 3 weeks after the warranty expired, the radio stopped working.When I called Pioneer, they told me to remove the battery, return the radio to the dock. It continued to power on and off, I was told the radio is defective.I found my receipt and called them back, and was told they will exchange the radio, since the warranty expired only days ago. I was speechless, I could not believe how cooperative the customer rep was.Hopefully, they will fulfill her promise.If available, I will try to purchase an extended warranty for the new radio.
I have been using these headphones for years ... through probably 6 or 7 sets. I used to keep one set at home and one at work. The sound is great, I have always been happy with them for music, computer use and talk radio.The only problem I am having is a recent one. The connection from the left earpiece to the right earpiece is consisantly breaking. So I am left with a set of headphones that only works on the left side. Its happened on the last 3 sets I have used. This is my one and only complaint.
There is a minor problem because my laptop will display that there is no battery and will go to hibernation, despite the fact that the battery indicator shows enough battery available, so I restart the computer and afterwards it will work fine and it will not repeat the problem as long as it is in use. I am not sure if the problem is from the battery or from the laptop or from the Windows operating system.
Nice product...no doubt. I like the special features like remembering the last position in the audio/music file, rating music, notes, contact. Also nice synchronization with iTunes. I switched to iTunes from Winamp and iTunes is really good for a large set of music files.I'll prefer it has support for calendar and address book from other applications like Thunderbird etc..
Bought this for my Nikon D7000 with 35mm 1.7 lens and hood. The camera fits nicely (snug). Seems like a quality case. About as compact as your going to get for this size camera. Padding seems good. Has a zipper top with snap. Not sure how water resistant it is? So far, satisfied.
I was shopping for a 1 Gig MP3 player and heard horror stories about Hard drive ones. I was going to snag the SanDisk Embedded 1.0 Gig one, but Amazon had a $30 rebate on this puppy. Yes, people will say "You get what you pay for." This MP3 player is not bad for the price. I received the player today. I had to charge it before using it using the Rapid charger. It took about 30 to 45 mins to charge it fully. The cool thing is that it even charges when you plug it into your USB port. It comes with no software but you really do not need any. The tricky part is that wheny ou plug it in and turn it on, you have to hold down the power button which is also the play/pause button. It will say USB connected. Windows will see it as a hard drive and you can copy your files right over. The interface is fairly simple to use. There is a big OK button that doubles as a directional button which is kinda strange. It plays mp3s well and is the perfect sized a little smaller than a cigarette pack. If you are looking for something bigger, I would definately go with the Apple IPOD or the the Dell DJ. If you are just looking for something inexpensive that will hold you over, this one will do the trick.
I had to get one of these ear buds for work. I'd priced them out to the tune of $200 bucks-ish. Not only did I save $160, but they work great. You would never know they were re-furbished. Couldn't recommend them enough!
I NOT GONNA accept what these people want to give me,I'm paying so send what I order or just return my money..I'LL GO TO BEST BUY OR WALMART SOME PLACE THAT WILL GET THINGS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.PLEASE PEOPLE AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST.
This printer is a primary network printer. It has issues when connected directly to one PC. If using Windows Vista, a Printer Spooler Error occurs. HP has no supporting drivers to fix this. Microsoft has no Windows patches to fix this. This error is famous as several forums exist to attempt and hack both the Windows spooler and the HP 2600n. Fought this problem for two solid days with Tech calls, internet chats and promises of return calls with a solution. I have yet to hear from either group. However, the pages that managed to print were of the finest quality I've ever seen from a home office printer. I'm sure it will be the best printer I'll ever own once it works.
I moved to this point and shoot camera from a Kodak and WOW! It is one great little camera. I take it in my handbag everywhere that I go. Need a quick shot of something, no problem. The picture quality is great as well. The pictures are not grainy and are very clear. I have used it extensively since I got it in August and I am more than pleased. I take lots and lots of photos so it has been put to the test. My daughter liked it so much that she even asked for one as well to replace her 2 year old Kodak. Buy it! It's great!
I've had this case for over 3 years now and it has been great. I fit my Digital Rebel, 5 lens, 2 extra batteries, 2 chargers, a promaster 7500 flash and a lightmeter in here. It was a trick figuring out all the foam for that task but it works fantastic. I'm on my second set of foam due to the fact I changed my kit a little bit so I ordered brand new foam from Vanguard. It costs $7.50 + $5.00 s/h. This case really is quite durable. Just yesterday I set it up on end and stood on it to climb up on a rooftop and it held my near 190lbs just fine. No complaints here. This case was a throw-in on a high end Marantz digital recorder my wife purchased. She didn't need the case so I used it for my camera kit.
I bought this bag for my Canon Sureshot 85. The camera and 3-4 rolls of film fit into the bag well and it is easy to carry.
This bag has a very utilitarian appeal in its style. Plenty of room inside (could probably carry a set of clothing with your laptop), and a large zippered pocket in the front for accessories. The side pocket buttons are deceiving, the flaps are actually use velcro, which isn't a trusty method for transporting valuables.The bag itself is wider than taller, so it is more suited for a shoulder bag but instead they made it into a backpack. If it had shoulder straps as well, that would have been great. But as a backpack, there are a few problems I should point out-- straps are not ergonomic. The sewn edges of the straps are straight along the top of the backpack. It would have been better if they were sewn at an angle to match the contour of the user's back, as well as distribute the load evenly across the sewn edge. Instead the much of the load is carried along only one side of the strap, which will likely tear with substantial loads.Also as a shoulder bag this next problem would not exist, but it does as a backpack -- the looseness of the bag does not allow the laptop to stay put against your back. Instead it the backpack tens to flop back a little. My previous backpack kept the laptop closer to the back and thus felt much lighter. My 15" IBM thinkpad felt almost twice heavier in this backpack. You could tighten the straps to correct this but the way the backpack is designed, it looks very silly to wear the backpack so high up on your back, nor is it comfortable.my summary:pros:- Styling: neutral color, utilitarian/urban flare, soft canvas styling- Interior: roomy interior (very large open pocket, well padded laptop pocket- Front zippered pocket for accessoriescons:- very poor weight distribution, poor comfort.- questionable durability (single stitched seams)- side pockets faux buttons, uses velcro- wide laptop storage. Should be vertical design.
It took me the best part of a year to finally part with about $500 but in the end, it was a no brainer. Nothing else has the capacity and it really is pretty easy to use. I also bought the docking station to copy DVDs and TV which certainly helps. I have directv with an HD DVR so I can copy any show or recorded segment to the player and play anything back on the TV. Some DVDs will only play back on the 4.3" screen due to copyright but the idea of a portable player is to watch on the portable player, not on a big screen. The 10 seconds to boot up is not an issue. You know it takes that long so deal with it. A PC or laptop takes a lot longer and everyone accepts it. I have about 1000 CDs, 20 DVDs (music) and 1000 photos on my device and am still burning DVDs. I have about 45GB remaining. It's great to be able to take your music collection with you in the car, to work or on travel. Everyone I've shown it to is impressed. If you're really into your music and have plenty of it, this is the machine for you.
Great service and great price. Love this unit. It is well worth the money!!
I ordered two of these to replace old batteries in a VTech model 2421 and extension handset 2420. If I'm lucky, they'll hold a charge for maybe an hour of talk time after being on the charger for a full day. I don't blame the seller, because the packaging clearly states that the battery will work with those phones.Note: The batteries I received are GE model TL26511, and the color is black rather than the green shown.
I purchased this camera to replace a very nice Sony camera that was inadvertently lost. Although it's an older model (came out in 2002), it is a great little point and shoot with many great features. Although the CD that comes with the camera will not load into newer operating systems (I have Windows Vista), I am still able to remove the memory card from the camera and plug it into the media port on my computer and download everything just as well. It's a great item, with reliable Sony quality, and all the features you could ask for in a lightweight point and shoot camera.
My ATS-909 is so disappointing that I cant wait to return the thing. Its a shame, because the radio is very easy to use, easy to tune, and has many nice features.So whats wrong? Its weak and the sound that comes out of it is poor.The speaker makes everything in the SW bands sound blurry, dull, and mumbled. It doesnt matter how I tune it, where I set the gain, or whether I use the wide or narrow band. Doesnt pull in many stations either. My tiny analog Grundig Mini World 100 PE has a clearer sound and does a better job at pulling in stations. No joke. And the 100 PE only cost me .... I'm not sure I'd recommend the 100PE to anyone. Its analog, so you'd never be sure what frequency you had on. But atleast you'd be able to understand the broadcasts.My other peeve with the ATS-909 is that it chewed up my 4AA batteries --and I've only had it for two days!AM & FM work decently. But if thats all you want from a radio, why would you buy a portable shortwave receiver? You could spend you money getting an AM/FM radio thats both better AND cheaper. If you're interested in shortwave or SSB, buy something else. I am.
I own 4 of these HDMI Cables. They are inexpensive and work just as good as any other more expensive brand!
This laptop had all the features we wanted and more. The 17" screen was more than we bargained for. It was huge! If you don't mine a deskstop feel and marginal battery life this is the laptop to get.
First off, I love this TV! I play a lot of video games and watch blu-ray movies and the picture quality is very good. whoever says that it's not is full of it. I have a 1080p tv also and they are very close in picture quality. I have owned this tv for about 19 months now and have not had to change a bulb yet. I would recomend this tv to everyone. For the ones who have had to replace their bulbs, I think you just got a bad apple....it happens with all tv's, even the best. good luck
I was in dire need for a new pair of over-ear headphones and after using these for over a month, I am really satisfied for basic use on the computer. They fit fine and I can leave them on for a long time.A couple things to note:1) The cord is REALLY REALLY LONG. I actually didn't like it initially, but a quick velcro tie fixes that up. However, I learned to utilize it when I watch TV from across the room. It's pretty helpful when I don't want the TV blasting at night.2) I do not like that the cord is split to attach to both sides of the earphones. My last headphones had one thick wire that reached across the other side so if I was laying down, I don't have to worry about ripping it if I moved.3) The volume isn't that loud. I manage to increase the volume so I can hear it as if it was without the headphones. So when I remove the headphones and forget to lower the volume, the loud noise just shocks me. I've learned to just leave the headphones in my laptop so that doesn't happen.
I've been using this router for well over a year and have to say that it is one of the best, if not the best wireless router on the market. I first bought a D-link DI-624, but after using it for a few day, I realized it was more trouble than it was worth, the signal would cut off every now and again, and it was a headache to setup. I returned the D-link and got my WRT54GS. It worked right off bat and was a breeze to customize. Linksys is owned by Cisco Systems (a huge networking giant which is used in many big business networks), I was surprised to find that their consumer brand was just reliable.Since then I have had the router turned on for more than a year (not all at once), and have yet to have it drop a connection or annoy me. I keep the firmware updated (something everyone should learn to do), and keep my network WPA secured (another thing everyone should learn to do).Now that I have my desktop connected through the ethernet, and my laptop wireless connected, it is still as stable as ever. I have a netgear router (not wireless) at home which needs to be rebooted every week or so due to slow performance, and tends to stop working from time to time, requiring a short break. Needless to say I bring my linksys while I'm home to use in its place.I recently added on a high gain antenna and it increased the range slighly (there are also alternative firmwares which boost power output). Getting a signal now in my library from my room, I couldn't be more happy.If you're looking for a router which does exactly what it says, I don't see how this linksys wouldn't fit your needs.
d skin is a really great idea but it just doesnt work that well. On some stereos it works fine and on others it will skip or not even play ay all. Some car stereos wont even take the disk in if it has a d skin on. i give it 2 stars because i got 25 of them just to throw all of them away.
We have a small LCD TV in our bathroom and wanted to watch cable channels from our living room cable box. This product enabled us to receive AND CHANGE any channel from our bathroom remotely. It went through 3 walls (about 20 feet) and works beautifully. I got a "pop" in the sound at first, but aligned the "dish" a little and it was eliminated. The included instructions are poor. I hooked up the transmitter to the Directv cable box with the included RCA cables to the back of the Directv HD cable box (Optical Out, color-coded) and placed the IR extension just below the front IR sensor with the supplied tape. Then, I hooked up the RF-Link receiver to our bathroom TV using the RCA inputs. Make sure both RF-Links are OFF before hooking up. Then I switched on our bath TV, changed to the "video" input (instead of TV or Cable) using the TV remote, switched on the RF-Links, and using the CABLE TV remote (from Directv) pointed at the BATH RF-Link receiver and switch the power on, remotely, for the cable box. Just make sure the little "dish" on the RF-Links face each other (concave surfaces pointed toward each other). Then fine tune the position for best reception.
PNY memory is not very specific on its products, check and re-check that the specs. are what you need. PNY is more a reseller of dubious memory brands of asiatic origin (not that others are'nt, but...), pay the extra and go for respected brands like Viking and Kingston, you can't go wrong. In the long term, it's a better investment.
I just got [these] speakers, and I like it very much. I do not have a lot of experience on speakers, but for the price I think these are really nice. I got these when amazon had it around $250 pair shipped. I am not sure what other speakers that I could get it from such price.I was looking at mission bookshelf speakers, but with the bookshelf + stand probably cost more than what I wanted to pay for speakers.One bad thing is that the grill is cheaply made.These sound nice.
I got this camera for my birthday, it works really well! Not very expensive, takes [usually] clean photos, but lighting can sometimes be difficult. Video is good, but no sound. =(Good for teenagers, if it's lost/broken you're not out a lot of money, small enough to keep with you, easy to use, and great for pictures of you & friends. I would definetly recommend it.(PS, we got one for my grandpop's birthday too, and he understands the basics. Not hard to learn)
The keyboard works great and has eliminated my wrist pain entirely.However, the mouse stopped responding after a day, maybe two, and now I'm out a comfortable mouse! I've purchased the Evoluent 4 Small, but it's actually causing more pain than the one that came in this package.I would rather get a replacement than purchase a new one, since I may as well purchase a complete keyboard/mouse set if it's going to be only $10 more than buying the mouse separately!
Beggars can't be choosers...got this for free over 10 years ago. The screen is too bright, and there is no contrast dial to rectify that. Adjusting the brightness dial does little to improve the image quality, and adjust it too much only changes the screen to appear like the negative of a film strip. I would like to stand it upright at times, but its design makes that a challenge. It does feel comfortable when held in my right hand, the speaker has good clarity, and it still works like new, but I wish I could replace the picture quality. The contrast, or the lack of it, makes this only a 3 stars in my opinion.
Well, I got this MP3-CD player thinking it wasnt gonna last but under 1 yr but I was soon prooven wrong. I have dropped this thing from a 2nd floor window and it still works like new.Its been dropped and broken into 4 peices and the thing still functions like it did when I bought it. Its amazing. I rate this product 5 stars for its durability, Features and compact design.
I cannot believe, I have had this product for many years now and it still sounds like the first day. Truly a great quality product. Other than that these are very comfortable. The only drawback, in my case is the extremely long cord and I cannot get a replacement ear pad (I had kept these out for drying after a quick wash and my kids cut it up one of them for an arts project). So I replaced the ear pad with a cheap one. Sennheiser is highly recommended if you cannot afford Bose or other higher end ones. I do not keep buying so I hope they continue to manufacture good quality products.
I, too, was taken in by the Shure name. Selecting buds (there are about 5 styles that come with the E2c) is critical because you're not selecting something that comfortable fits outside your ear, but rather selecting something to go IN your ear, snugly. Too snugly.Let me be absolutely clear: These must be seated in the ear canal with an absolutely perfect seal, much like a hearing aid. If the seal isn't perfect, ALL the bass goes away, the tone changes, and they sound like a tiny AM radio. Yuck. Again, when they're shoved in the ear canal, they sound great - if you can stand the feeling of something akin to industrial ear plugs.The only reason for 2 stars, rather than one, is that the sound is good if they're shoved in far enough.
I got these to use with an ipod, because I don't like using headphones that go inside the ear. I wanted something simple and unobtrusive to use while walking around. They are very comfortable, and the cord only attaches to one side of the headpiece, so you don't have a cord under your chin to get tangled up in. The sound is great. For this price you can't go wrong.
I bought this antenna for use on my Kenworth T600 truck. The smaller antenna that comes with the car accessories kept falling off the truck even if I used velcro and tape. The smaller antenna also does not have a long enough cable to reach some of the higher locations on a big rig truck.The Terk XM Antenna works well because it comes with two different types of mounting options. (1) You can use the mirror mount to attach it to any round tubular type mirror arm. My Kenworth does not have the tubular mirror arms, but the application still works by using a longer nut/bolt combination available from your local hardware store. (2) Your second option is to use the pressure mount hardware to attach the antenna to any other edge on the truck or RV. It is perfect for mounting the antenna to the top back area of the air dam or to the side back fairings if you don't have an air dam.My only small complaint and reason for 4 stars instead of 5......There doesn't seem to be enough cable (even with the longer one that comes with this model over the normal ones) if you plan to attach it to the back of your truck, such as up on the air dam. You almost need to mount it in this location to get it away from your CB antennas. I first tried mounting it on the mirror arms, but I found many drop-outs on any eastward heading routes since the XM antenna was not high enough on the truck. Supposedly the CB antennas can interfere with the XM antenna if they are mounted too close, which leaves the top of the truck (on the air dam) as the highest location away from the CB antennas. If you are willing to drill a hole in the sleeper or cab then there is plenty of cable to run it inside your truck, hide it behind interior walls, and have it run up and out of your dash area to the XM radio. But without drilling a hole, you have to run it down the back of the sleeper, under the cab and up through any rubber pass-through you can find. By that point you've wasted most or all of the cable length, which limits where you can position the radio.All in all, great antenna with better overall reception than the run-of-mill XM antennas.
This router constantly drops the wireless signal. I had to reset it several times a day. It's also overpriced! You can get a much better, more reliable router for less. I switched to the SMC Barricade and it has been working great. I wish I had never wasted my money on this Netgear router.SMC Barricade N Wireless Broadband Router SMCWBR14S-N4 - Wireless router - 4-port switch - 802.11b/g/n - desktop
I was really anticipating getting this camera because all the reveiwers seemed to rave about it. I also wanted a digital with great zoom capabilties. The camera is light-weight and user friendly. It has an awesome zoom ability. BUT... the stability is poopy, unless you have extremely steady hands or a tripod everything comes out blurred. If you want to capture a spur of the moment photo forget about it! I'm sorry to give a poor review but I feel the stability is a major drawback and I will be exchanging mine for something else once I do a little more research.
The international standards of what is 'Waterproof' are a bit loose I think. This is actually OK if you immerse it up to about 1m deep for less than 30 seconds at a time. More water than than, and the so called waterproofing, is not so much.So, when you flip the catamaran several times in an afternoon, and take up to 15 mins to pull it upright again each time. this unit will not survive. You have been warned.However, if you are not planning to get it more than splashed with a few waves over it, or a bit of rain, or the odd straight turnover in a kayak, it should be fine.Until it got wet, it worked great and they found lots of fish with it.
This is a great item for the money. it solved a lot of issues i was having with my dvr and is so simple to use its not funny. never thought it would make much quality difference but it really did would definatly recommend.
PROS:1. made of stainless steel, you don't want aluminum pot, because alumunum stains easily, releases poisonous substances when contacted with heat and gets eaten away with acidic food such as vinegar, citrus juice, etc2. 12 year warranty3. resonable price considering the material that it's made of and size. Size is very ideal to prepare meal for 6-10 people.4. Packaging is great, it's very compact; (Makes a great holiday gift) It comes with extra steamer insert, you just need a screwdriver to attach handles.5. It's very quiet, I don't understand why other people complained about noise. I'd definitely recommend immersing bottom of the pot in cold water once cooking time ends, it really helps to cool down fast.6. Safety features are great, you cannot open the pot while it's steaming, because locking indicator locks the handles. Once it's cooled down, the locking indicator unlocks the handles.CONS:However, I was very disappointed to see the bottom of the pan being too thin which prevents even heat distribution, thus, causing food burn.The very first time I used it, my food scorched because locking indicator was stuck and let the steam out. I was able to clean it eventually, but burnt food left ugly stains. After couple more cleanings, bottom returned to it's initial condition.Other day emergency blow-off valve got stuck and later dropped inside my food. I have to watch my pot all the time until locking indicator and blow off valve locks properly. I also think the handles need improvement, screws are not the best quality I've seen.SUMMARY:Despite the mentioned factors, I'm going to stick with this pot. Because the price is resonable, and Amazon is replacing the defective pot.I wish the bottom of the pan was thicker and other design flaws I mentioned aboved were improved. I don't use pressure cooker everyday, if I did, I'd purchase Kuhn Rikon or WMF brand instead.I'm giving this product four stars because Amazon CS has been great replacing my pot.
This drive is another generic which is sold under a couple of different brand names, including Cendyne.Installation was fast, and I was burning at 52x. I had what was marked as 40x media by Imation, but I cranked it up to full speed, and it wrote perfectly at 52x. In less than a minute, I had a CD with over 550 Mb of MP3 files for my portable player.This is a definite speed improvement over my old 12x/10x writer.Rip speed is much faster too, with a music CD being ripped in barely a minute also. Sure, the old ones work just fine, but the overall speed advantage makes it worth it.I have had no problems with my existing Nero and Roxio CD burner software and this drive. That has been an issue in the past with other drives being not compatible with existing burner software, except for the one that came with the drive.
Per LinkSys, USE DHCP. I have a Linux box on my LAN which I was planning to forward FTP, Telnet, etc. requests to. The user manual suggests DHCP should be turned off for this to fly.Not true.In the router configuration, specify the starting DHCP IP address as 100. I then configured my Linux box to a static address of 192.168.1.2 and forwarded accordingly via the router's Forwarding tab within the Advanced configuration.Everything flew as advertised.Finally, be sure to specify &quot;Client for Microsoft Networks&quot; as the default Primary Network Login and be sure to give your ISP the &quot;WAN ADDRESS&quot; of the router if needed. (my cable modem ISP only hands out a dynamic IP addresses to a specified MAC address - 5 minute phone call to change it)CuratorBTW, the LinkSys tech support number is 800.326.7114 and is as 24-hour shop. Unfortunately I was picked up by an operator that took down my name and number to be called back &quot;due to heavy call loads&quot;. The turnaround time was about an hour and the staff was XLNT once I finally got them on the horn.Definitely 5 Stars.
I received this item quickly. I ordered it for my son to keep 4 X 6 photos of his son in it since he doesn't particularly care for the regular brag books. He loved it....
Description read that it was an original toshiba product. It was not, i could have bought a replacement battery for much cheaper.not satisfied!
This plasma TV does a great job on all kinds of content. I have not yet hooked up a nice progressive-scan DVD player to fully take advantage of it, but I have tried: HDTV, regular TV, laptop and Playstation 2.Even though this does not display full HDTV resolution, the picture from HDTV cable is still very nice. Regular TV signals are a bit grainy, but I've heard that most HDTVs have this problem. But hooking up a laptop/computer or even the PS2 over a simple RCA connector looks great.The selection of connectors is nice, especially the VGA connector on the front for a laptop or computer. There are also two component connectors plus an HDMI (DVI compatible with adapter) connector, which is enough to connect a DVD player, HDTV cable box and game system. There is the VGA connector on the front, and an extra RCA connector, also on the front.If you are looking for a TV around 37", this is a great choice. There is also a 42" version of this if you have a bit more room and distance to the TV.
I'm attempting to put a dent in the ratings and persuade others not to buy this product. I've had 2 of these, replaced the initial one a year ago after talking to Linksys and determining that it had malfunctioned. I purchased a D-link EBR-2310 a month ago and after installing it (5 minutes) I haven't touched it. The second Linksys I had to reboot every few days, sometimes twice a day. My fastest internet speed tests were plus 10Mb, and after a day or so my bandwidth would degrade and come to a crawl (300Kb). It was so frustrating.The Linksys wave has crashed, get on a different one. I've gone through 2 Access Points, 2 Range Extenders and now 2 Routers by Linksys. I'm fed up with their products.
This part plugs right into my Thinkpad T43. No issues what so ever. You do get the double beep on bootup because it doesn't have Lenovo firmware, but I knew that. There's a BIOS update to cure that if it bothers you.
The purchase arrived on time and exactly how I expected it to be. It works great in all the cars in my family. It's a pretty sweet deal not to overlook if you're looking for a cassette adapter for your ipod or mp3 player.
Overall the Philips is a great unit. The only complaints that I have are that it wont read my remote for my A/V control center made by joytech and it also will not function with the XBOX 360. The other issue that I have had with it is that it doesn't always keep connection with my home network. It kind of chooses when it wants to work so to speak. Other than that all of the other functions do very well and its a great remote.
This cd player is not very good at all, it will not play any CD-R's with out excessive skipping. It might play the first few songs ok, but then it will jump, and skip threw the rest of the cd. The sound quality is pretty good when you are listening to a regular cd, but if you want to play a burned cd, forget it. If you are looking for a good cd player, go for the Panasonic SL-SX320, which is $10 dollars cheaper, that is a much better cd player. I returned this cd player and got the Panasonic SL-MP70 which is also a much better player than this one, and it also plays MP3 cd's. Good luck in making your decision!
This product is amazing! It enables cross platform networking of print servers for Windows XP and Mac. I originally tried a different Silex that was specifically for a Canon Pixma MP830 printer, but it only worked with XP. Silex was great with customer support to actually remote control my computers and install it and set up the computers and devices.
If you're just working on a couple of home projects, this does the job nicely and cheaply.If you're punching down hundreds of terminals, a pro-grade tool will be cheaper than an orthopedist.
I purchased this Home theater system back in 03/04 can't remember which for sure now. I was working at walmart at the time and used my employee discount. I have to say that I have been very impressed with it's performance Dolby and DTS tracks sound great. I've used this system constantly for a majority of time owned until I upgraded to HD. then I only use it when I want surround as i can't run the blu-ray through the amp.As I live in an apartment now, I can't run the system at full volume as it would certainly disturb neighbors. As far as bass goes I have no complaints the supplied sub has had plenty of boom for the spaces i've used it in to the point when i was living with my mom at the time the bass blasts did blow paper around on the other end of my room and when I was testing a bass cd did manage to disturbe a neighbor upsatiars at the end of the hall pretty far from my apartment.the only thing that seems to be wearing out after all this time is the remote, even with good batteries i seem to have to have it right close to the sensor or the unit wo'n respond I may try to order a new remote last time i called panasonic with the remote model number i was able to still buy one. As far as heat goes, yes the unit does get hot on top but never has caused any damage to discs or itself. The key here is correct ventilation and it's been fine.So all and all the negative reviews here have been proven wrong, heck when i bought this unit i didn't even know online reviews existed.P.S.This unit is currently connected to my 42" panasonic plasma hdtv and looks great for 480p over component. also connected is a blu-ray player from panasonic DMP-BD601k which is great so my whole living room setup is panasonic components now.
So I needed to upgrade my computer speakers and came across alot of different 2.1 systems. Then I was at my local Costco and heard these puppies for the first time. I was stopped in my tracks and had no choice but to listen and enjoy. Wow! I was ready to buy then and there but found out they were out of stock. I eventually found them on Ebay for alot less than retail. Best thing I have purchased in a long time. It was a bonus that this was primarily a sound system for the iPod and just happened to have connections for my PC. I play online games such as Counter-Strike and other action games and the sound is just jaw dropping. My neighbor thought there was a war zone in my living room. The bass you ask? Rich, deep and room filling. Do yourself a favor and pick this system up. You can go to the klipsch website and pick up a refurbished system from them directly for around $200
This Wilson Electronics mobile antennae model 301103 works great, when and where I need it. Boosts the signal from 1-2 bars to 5.
I'm sure this product works well with certain cable providers, but we have AT&T U-Verse and this does not work with their cable box. Now I'm out the cost. Check to make sure this will work with your provider first.
i run a lot and was having trouble finding headphones that stayed in while i ran. usually the sweat would make them fall out. love the color and sound is great.
Pro's:- Adequate construction (plastic)- Matte finish inside the hood- No vignetting on the 18-55 IS stock lens when viewed at 18- Reverses for storage as expected- Not insanely overpriced like Canon's hoods- Works fine with a 58mm Hoya HMC CP filter and lens cap- Same expected benefits as any other hood- Not evident as a knock-off productCon's:- Felt rather than matte would be preferred inside the hood- A bit snug on the fit. Not a significant concern.Purchased my product through Camsdigital which was not a default vendor. They shipped the product the same day.
I absolutely love this Zune. I had a Creative Zen Vision:M, but the screen cracked, so I needed to get something new, and this is much better than that, at least in by opinion. I gave it 4 stars only becuase it could have come with some more accessories...like a wall charger and screen protector. The only issue that I had with it was the battery life. Everywhere I look it says that it should last between 12-14 hours for audio play. I felt like I was charging it every other day, and couldnt figure out why it was dying so quickly. I did some reading and it turns out that the way that it says to turn it off is wrong. They say to hold down the play/pause button for three seconds, but that only puts it in sleep mode. The way to completely power it off is to hold down the back button and the down button (on the D-pad). That seems to have helped. The software is a little tricky to figure out, but there is ample information online to answer any questions you may have. You should have no problems if you take your music right off a CD or purchase it from the Zune store, I am not sure about itunes.I have shown this to my friends that have ipods and they have said that they like it much better than an ipod.I am very happy I bought this. Great Product!!
The title is a bit dramatic, but it is mostly true. I purchased this camera because of its size and value and was pretty much disappointed on all accounts. There are a number of problems with this camera.1. The knob to change settings is very sensitive and if you dont check every time, you may not be in the right mode. Just putting it in the case changed my settings frequently.2. The lag between pressing the shutter button and when it takes a photo is ridiculous. I have a 3 year old, and this camera just isnt good for action or spontaneous shots. It's like old-time photos where you had to sit there completely still for a minute or two for the photo to take...3. The lag between photo shots is even worse, regardless of the size of your memory. There is no way you can take more than one ACCURATE shot of good quality in 20 seconds. I was truly disappointed and upset with this problem in particular.4. Battery life. The camera uses 2AA batteries which under normal circumstances, should last several months at least. This camera sucks the life out of those batteries. It might have something to do with the sensitive knob being shifted, but regardless, I was having to change batteries whenever I decided to use the camera because the batteries were always low or dead.The problem is that the camera seemed fine at first, and within a month, began having those issues.Nikon's newer brand of cameras seem to have dealt with these issues, so you might be better off trying a newer model.
I purchased the Lyra 1.5 GB player as a replacement for my recently defunct iPod. I wasn't expecting it to be as wonderful as iPod, but it did offer the storage capacity I wanted, and the price was right. The RCA site specified that the player was Mac compatible, an important feature for me. The player has a nice look and feel, and my Mac recognized the Lyra hard drive as soon as I connected it. I was even able to drag MP3 files from iTunes to the Lyra drive. What I was NOT able to do was organize the songs in any meaningful way. The instruction manual that comes with the product is very poor. The word &quot;Mac&quot; does not even appear in it. The online support did not provide any Mac assistance either. Eventually, I gave up and took the player with the included software over to a PC. The installation and setup was a bit more complicated than I thought it would be, but once it was complete, the PC running XP recognized the player. According to the manual, using MusicMatch on a PC is the way to go. Again, I could easily transfer songs, but no matter what I tried, I could not organize songs on the player. The manual says there are a couple of ways to create playlists--either before or after you transfer tunes. Again, no online support; the RCA website just parroted the manual, which really is awful. I even downloaded the newest Lyra fixes from the RCA site, but nothing worked. It's nice to know that the player will hold 375 songs, but it would be much nicer if you could organize those songs in some way. I purchased my Lyra player locally (they matched the amazon/jandr.com price), and I will be returning it shortly.
Bought the unit from Frys. Paid quite a lot for it.Pros : Pan tilt feature is good, resolution is good too. But I would recommend a cam having CCD sensor instead of the CMOS sensor this camera has.The wireless connectivity is good and the looks are sleek.Voice microphone clarity is excellent.Cons : Setting up intilially with the router takes a lot of time and patience. God knows what it does for so lond while we wait for the network to detect it.The Software is lousy.. Tried FTP but it freezes after about 15 minutes of activity and the only way to get FTP working again is by rebooting again.The image being displayed on the browser would just freeze on you and would start again after about a minute or so.Quite frustratingWhen you pan/tilt, You just give a very little click on the Left or the right button and the camera will move all the way. If you want to point the cam on a particular angle, it is quite an arduous task.Thought of installing a Firmware update thinking Sony would have realized the problems with the unit and must have uploaded a newer FIX. But even the authorized site does not mention anything about the Firmware updates, so disappointed there too.There is no way to have timestamps on the images that are taken automatically and stored on a FTP server. Guess that is quite an important one.Can provide more details upon request.Manz123
I had an old Canon and it never produced anything good....but my new HP5550 is absolutely FANTASTIC! My photos look professional now. Lots of people use their ink very fast, but I guess I don't print as much as others? I just have trouble buying new cartridges....hard to find. All in all, I am extremely pleased with everything about my printer....love the 4x6 borderless photos!
I am using both the -Rs and +Rs and have experienced some discs that skip in the middle and some that skip at the end when played back in various set top players...Never had this problem with my old Pioneer 8X burner and TDK/Ritek discs...I am now ditching this drive and going with Memorex's own Dual Layer DVD writer... I would hope that the same manufacturer's drive and media would be 100% compatible, but in this crazy, mixed up technology world, I am not so sure...
I own this product but did not purchase it through Amazon. I have been happy with the versatility of the unit, I use it both on and off road. I have had a couple of problems requiring me to send in the unit for repairs. Each time it was just after the 1 year warranty expired. I am very impressed with Garmin Support and how they stand by their products. Even though I've had a few problems, I wouldn't hesitate to buy more Garmin products.
The Good: This TV has a very good picture for such a low cost set. I am truely impressed with it.The Bad: The tuner in this thing is RIDICULOUSLY slow. To the point you hit channel up or down and wait at least a second for it to tune the channel. It is really quite annoying if you are a channel flipper such as myself.The Ugly: The remote. This thing exudes cheap. The other thing about it is that Sylvania, in their infinite wisdom, decided to break convention and make the UP and RIGHT arrows for channel up and down, and the LEFT and DOWN arrows for volume up and down. Every other remote on the planet does UP and DOWN for chan and LEFT and RIGHT for volume so when I go from one of my other TVs to this one, I will inevitably turn down the volume instead of changing the channel.Overall, I'd give it a 3 because the picture quality is good and you've got to expect certain cheap annoying things from a low cost TV such as this.
I absolutely love this lens. I recently took it to a family celebration and took family photos. The clarity is amazing. I am truly happy.
I been using the polarizer through out my trips out of the city and it has really bought color into my photos.
So let me confirm what the first reviewer mentioned - driver issues. I'm running XP, brand new build of a gaming machine. Yes this card is longer than normal. Yes you will need a powerful power supply (>500 watts) with a 6 pin PCI-E connector. Yes this card is noisy. Yes this card is approaching bleeding edge, thus most systems will require some sort of upgrade. If you're not gaming on this machine - this card is going to be overkill. Save some money and back down a few levels (X1650). If you still want this card, look for the version with 512 Megs of RAM as the price upgrade is often marginal.The stock fan on this card is awful. Once you begin taxing the card in 3D rendering (most games), this card can overheat and shut-down. Now, I have an Antec Solo case with 2x 90 cm fans at the front and water cooling the processor with a 120 cm fan at the rear. Not to mention a truepower PS with 2x 80cm fans. I have had to add a 120 cm fan blowing directly on the video card to have it remain stable for more than 40 minutes.ATI has recently come out with CCC 7.3 drivers, which should help most Vista users, but they have not helped me. I'm now using the Omega drivers (3d party) that are working much better. I find the CCC console much too restricting over what ATI used to use, but this is probably fine for 90% of the users. One nice thing is that this version finally has a good utility for removing all sources of drivers. The past versions would leave artifacts in the registry that would affect future installations - a problem the first reviewer might have run into.Now don't get me wrong - I LOVE this card! What it is capable of doing is wonderful. My gaming experience has never been better. Again, bleeding edge issues.Something to also consider, this is not a DX10 supported card (Direct X). What this means is in 9-12 months, when games start hitting the market supporting this, you will be one version behind. With these cards now available for 1.5-2x the price, it's a financial decision. For gamers, this means a typical 1 year replacement cycle will still hold true.
I would not recommend this TV...... I purchase the TV .... It has a brilliant quality picture. After a couple hours of running four very large segments on the screen went out making it un-viewable. Panasonics determined the TV needed to be repaired. After a two week wait the Technician arrived from a local TV repair center. The Tech recommended that I take the TV back and exchange it for another. He mentioned this is a common issue with Panasonic's and he has a couple in the shop waiting on parts. HE said I would have to wait several weeks for parts to arrive from Panasonic. I loaded it up and back it went. I exchange it for another brand new TV.... With in a week same issue in a different area of the screen. Long story short in the past three months ....I'm loading up the 4th one tonight to return and try another brand. I sense from all of the service techs and Panasonic support line this is a common issue.... Nothing I can say I did. The TV's had very little use. On Battery Surge/ Monster Cable UPS system, Coax surge filters and in a well ventilated area. Based on my experience I would say look elsewhere...
Description says it's a 12". But this is actually the 12-13" sleeve. Works just fine on a 13" MacBook. The main reason I bought the sleeve was so I could use it at the airport. You can leave your laptop in this sleeve (and many other sleeves/ cases) as long as there is nothing else obstructing the view of the computer. This was simple for me because it can't hold any other items, just the laptop. I pull the sleeve w/ laptop out of my back pack, drop it in the security bucket and they scan it no problem.
I am writing this because I saw another review that complained the product was not durable. I have had mine for over a year, use it extensively with a Zen Micro and have found absolutely no problem with the construction. The other reviewer was correct about the reception and clarity. I have used it while traveling and never encountered an area that performance was hampered.
After reading the reviews for the Philips DVP5960 I decided to try it out on my new 32 inch widescreen LCD HDTV. The hookup via HDMI was very simple but it was other factors that I did not like about the unit. First, it only offers up to coaxial audio output not optical. I knew this beforehand but wanted to give the player a shot because I had found it for a good price at a local electronics store. However, after playing a few movies, you realize that you really do need the optical audio output to get the full home theater experience. The remote is another drawback to this player. It is nice and small but will not operate unless you really press down on the buttons and does not even offer an eject button. Overall the HDMI picture output for this unit did not meet my expectations nor did it equal the component output I have on my current DVD player. USB connection was a plus but not enough to overcome this players negatives and ended up returning it.
It works very well, it is easy to use and for the price there is no better! The battery life is not very long, so I recommend to purchase the cigarette lighter power adapter to go with it! I have some problems downloading routes, which I have not resolved yet, but I also did not spend a lot of time resoloving it, so hopefully it is an easy fix. I also wish they had a nice portable mount for it since I use it in the baot and on land!
System is absolutely the wrong word to use, as this is only one speaker. Buyer beware!!
I've been using this switch for 3 months now with not a single issue. It's very easy to use. Both keyboard controls and manual switching work great. I would definitely recommend this switch to others.
As others have mentioned, one of the most annoying features of this "alarm clock" is, in fact, it's ability to set alarms. I would go so far as call their "triple-alarm" naming of this alarm clock false advertising...or at the very least misleading.There are only two buttons to adjust the alarm and as opposed to most clocks that have hour and minute, this has forward and backward. Furthermore, it increases or decreases the time at a constant rate, never getting faster the longer you hold down the button...and it's pretty slow to boot. I didn't think this would be a problem due to the "triple-alarm" feature (weekend, week-day, all 7), but unfortunately as another reviewer pointed out, it's one alarm...you can just configure it to go off on those specific days.So anytime I need to change the alarm more than an hour or two, it's a pain.It's been about two years since I bought this alarm clock and I'm finally looking for a new one...it's just too much of a pain for me as I still change the alarm time pretty frequently.And don't buy this clock for the nature sounds, either...they're pretty weak.
I bought these a few months ago. They seemed to be a great improvement over the predecessors the Shure E2C's and a set of Sony Earbuds. The sound is great, these have great clarity and range. The problem is they start to irritate your ears if worn for more than about an hour. I tried every different size adapter and still, ouch! The second thing is that now they have fallen apart. The wires started to seperate at the jack and eventually broke leaving only the strain relief to hold the the jack on. The last thing is characteristic of all earbuds. This is the separation of the rubber ear interface from the earbud. I would take them out of the little gold bag and the little rubber earpiece would going flying off and leave me to hunt the floor of the airplane cabin to retrieve it.
Eighteen months ago, I would have cheerfully told you that there was no reason for anyone to waste money on a Zip drive. The largest capacity model then available was the 250, which was less than half of what a CD-RW could hold. CD burners were shipping pretty much as standard on all new computers. I grudgingly shelled out the money for a Zip drive on my new home machine only because I needed some way of transferring data from the old one, which had a Zip 100 drive but no CD burner.It didn't take me long to realize what a very wise investment I'd made. I prefer to synchronize my important documents and system settings using Scooter Software's "Beyond Compare", which does a tremendous job of not only synchronizing files and entire directory trees, but scanning each file byte-by-byte for any signs of changes and/or corruption. It's very easy to update or repair any file the program flags.What I discovered very quickly was that CD-RW drives were utterly worthless for this task. It didn't matter whether I used Roxio's "Direct CD", which came with my home computer, or Nero's much-touted "InCD". The former constantly and reliably corrupted my data, while the latter just as reliably crashed my computer every time I tried it.So suddenly I found myself using that Zip 250 as my main means of file backup, along with a spare external hard drive. But, of course, 250 MB is not, by today's standards, a great deal of space. I needed three disks to do the job, and these were almost full. Plus, the Zip drive was painfully slow.Thus, when Iomega announced their new Zip 750, I took immediate notice.I have actually worked with two of these devices. The one at home is a FireWire model running on Windows XP, while the one at work, running on Windows 2000, is the nearly identical USB 2.0 model featured on this page.Setup of the USB device on Windows 2000 is fairly straight-forward. You plug it into your USB port, wait for Windows Plug-and-Play to recognize it, then install some drivers from the included CD. The CD also includes Iomega Tools, allowing you to do things like write- or password-protect your Zip disk. They also offer a basic file backup utility. Since I haven't done anything with these, I can't comment on how well they work.Since my work machine has USB 1.0 rather than the faster USB 2.0, the drive doesn't run as fast as my FireWire unit, which has the same maximum speed rating. But the performance is still not bad.I've been using the drives for half a year, and basically I've been happy with them. While not as fast as a hard drive, they're certainly a major improvement over the Zip 250. I have yet to see one file be corrupted under normal circumstances, and "Beyond Compare" has done literally dozens of very thorough scans on my backups. This is the very first time in my nearly 20 years of working with PCs that I can say with reasonable certainty that my backups are secure.One performance bottleneck I've encountered is, according to Iomega's web site, due to the way Windows operates. Namely, copying (or comparing) large numbers of small files is drastically slower than copying small numbers of large files, even if the overall byte count is the same. So I use PKZip in a few places to create larger archives for faster copying.One reason I don't give this drive five stars is because of a dangerous design flaw. This is a very handsome-looking drive with a bright, shiny, metal plate on top. Unfortunately, said metal is an excellent conductor of static electricity. The very night I installed the drive on my home computer, I zapped it with my finger while attempting to insert a disk. This immediately knocked the drive off-line, and nothing but turning the computer off, then back on, would get Windows to recognize it again. My heart about stopped until I was satisfied that no permanent damage was done, either to the drive or to the computer.Considering how light the drive is, there is no way to avoid touching it while doing an insert. Otherwise it simply slides backwards as you push.The solution? Decidedly low-tech! I powered everything down, unplugged the drive, took that handy little anti-static bag the thing shipped in, wrapped it around the drive, and Scotch-taped it in place! I did the same at work. Since then, no problems!The Zip 750 will reliably read and write the older Zip 250 disks (albeit more slowly), and will even read (but not write to) my ancient Zip 100 disks.One more serious problem cropped up right after I downloaded Windows 2000 Service Pack 3: the drive started hanging during file synchronizations, and the only way to make it stop was to unplug it. Then I'd have to run "chkdsk /f" to repair some lost clusters, and recopy the damaged file. I went to Iomega's on-line chat service and spoke to the ususal grammatically challenged tech-support hack. It seems that the only "fix" for now is to disable the Norton Antivirus background scan for the drive. Gee, guys! Doesn't this defeat the purpose of scanning for viruses? Good thing I've stopped reading disks from other machines!Another problem arose when I attempted to transfer files between my home and work computers. Windows XP doesn't seem to have any problems reading disks written, or even just read, under Windows 2000, but the reverse is not true. Again I'd experience hangs, and would have to run "chkdsk /f". The same tech-support guy told me that the two versions of Windows "just don't like each other". The solution? Don't transfer files between Windows versions! (Ugh!)Still, by and large, I find the drive to be worth the money, a reliable backup solution.
I was a little doubtful at first by the tweeters being so cheap, but once I got them installed I was blown away at how clear and loud they are. Truely a good product...
I have been super happy with them for many years. If there is any complaint about them is that the foam pad has decayed over this time, and it doesn't seem possible to find replacement for these. It would be a pity to throw them away just because of the foam pad!Instead of giving replacement caps, they should give replacement foam pads.
Easy enough to add the card but the utility on the HP Lasernet 4015 was terrible to use and hard to configure the card.,
It took a little bit of time to get it on without no bubbles but if you follow the directions and use the tape trick to get the dust off the protector then all will end well and you will have a bubble free screen. You can tell that it has antiglare and it does a good job. To me it does not distort anything that I am viewing on my screen enough to care. Not having a glare is enough of a trade off for it to not be crystal clear. Worth the money.
I'm very impressed with the bass response (that *is* this headphones' claim to fame) but the overall tonal quality isn't great. The midrange is kind of muddy and vocals sometimes sound over-emphasized. And the bass can give you a headache very quickly if it's cranked.
great sound fits perfectly in my desk. Recommend this to anyone! The sound is just so AWESOME a very nice product.
Great value if you don't run CFL loads off this one. In my setup, it was tripping randomly when connected to 4 23W CFL lamps. 2 other inverters I had did not so must be a problem with this unit. If you don't plan to run CFL lamps, it's a great product. I especially like that the fan shuts down automatically under no load...
The power cord as an adapter which makes the part that plugs into the laptop really long. It comes out, it bends, and all around doesn't do anything in the realm of charging the computer. Not to mention the part where it over heats, and makes a humming noise. Like I said complete and utter crap. You would be better off buying a new battery or computer than this POS.
This works well with Linux. It's plug and play. I use it for Skype when my wireless headphones need to be recharged. It shows up as "AK5370, USB Audio" in the sound devices for Skype.I'm using plain ALSA without any extra sound daemons or pulseaudio.
I have used many adapters for my Ipods over the years and this is the worst one ever. It does not take kindly to any kind of Ford tape player so please consider this. It tries to switch over to side two and then ejects. I used another adapter from another brand and have had no problems which has led me to believe this is a faulty product. Even when I swiched the cord around to use side two, it would click over to side one again. Philips usually makes good products but this is not one of them.
This camera case fits only the C-2000Z, C-3000Z &amp; C-4000Z cameras by Olympus. It is not for all C-Series cameras as the ad would have you to believe. While there is probably nothing wrong with the case itself, I was mislead by the advertising here.
I bought the lens becouse I needed something a little longer. Went thru the set up for the lens. Took the first shoot and was very upset with the photo (Digital Photo)Went back and made sure that I had set it up correctly,All ok. Mounted it on a tripod and the next shot was a lot better.sand bagged the tripod and the next shot was even better.Ok guys here is the skinny, Even mirror slap will mess up this lens, Get it rock solid and you will be very supprised at the out come. When I had an understanding of the problem, after that I just made sure I did my part.RandyPs. Mirror slap (bounce) is and old problem with long lens. Look it up in your Best photo Book
EXCELLENT! I love this mic. It's easy and the sound from the interviews I do is excellent! I recommend this to everyone. Have tried others with my iPod but this far exceeds my expectations. I own 3 now - one for the car should I need to interview someone quickly, one for the women's organization I'm head of, and one for my office when I develop meditations. Karin Janin author of "Magic of Intention"
I bought this at FYE because it was on sale. I was pretty sure it wouldn't work but thought it was worth a try. ANd I WAS Right! It is an audio cable with a yellow cable just hanging there. If you want a true rca cable you must get one that plugs in the bottom of your ipod.
Purchased this drive to replace a smaller 13GB slave unit (also a WD drive that had worked flawlessly for over 8 years but was unable to keep up with the storage demands of our new 7MP digital camera). The package contained only the bare bones drive unit itself, no documentation, no software, nothing else. That was fine for my case but could cause concern for some first-timers. I first just set the jumper on the new unit to the slave position, changed out the drives and restarted the system (Window XP Home). The new hardware detection ran OK and the new device showed up as operating correctly in Device Manager, but it was not visible in My Computer because it was not yet partitioned & formatted. After downloading the "Data Lifeguard Tools" program from the Western Digital support web site, and running the program to modify the registry for high-capacity drives, restart and partition/format process, all was well.
POOR , INK SUPPLY VERY SHORT. I GOT RIPPED OFF. I BELIEVE THIS WAS A STARTER SUPPLY INK CARTRIDGE.
I PURCHASED THIS CAMERA LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. TO MY AMAZEMENT I FOUND THAT IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN MALAYSIA...NOT IN JAPAN AS ARE MOST MINOLTA PRODUCTS. I FIRST NOTICED THAT THE IMAGES WERE NOT AS SHARP AS I WOULD EXPECT. THE FLASH IS VERY LIMITED...ONLY ABOUT 8' MAX. THE AUTO FOCUS IS NEARLY USELESS AT EXTREMELY CLOSE RANGES...I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF. THE CAMERA SUDDENLY STOPED WORKING [THE FIRST ROLL OF FILM] ON AN A MUCH ANTICIPATED TRIP TO AFRICA. UPON MY RETURN TO THE US I SENT IT IN FOR REPAIR TO MINOLTA'S WEST COAST FACILITY. THE CAMERA WAS RETURNED UNREPAIRED AND IS STILL IN FOR SERVICE. IF THE CAMERA LOOKS LIKE THE SIMILAR CANON AND NIKON...IT IS. APPARENTLY, ALL THESE CAMERAS ARE MADE IN THE SAME FACTORY IN MALAYSIA. IN MY OPINION, MINOLTA SHOULD PACK UP AND START MAKING THEIR CAMERAS IN JAPAN WHERE THERE IS MORE QUALITY CONTROL.
This messenger bag was purchased to carry my 15 inch MacBook Pro: the laptop fits perfectly and there's extra room for extras. Buyer beware however: there is no strap pad included with this bag. The strap pad must be purchased separately: which is annoying since this IS a messenger bag. Oh well ... all else about it is great!!!
I had been eyeing this router for a while and when I saw the price had dropped on amazon, I leapt at it. I ordered it and checked the status daily. Day after day &quot;Item not yet shipped&quot;.... took me a month to get it.So once again, boooooo for amazon.NicPS Router is great
I bought this product because it was cheapes, but then I saw another MiniDV camera from Canon (ZR60) which was only slightly costlier than this camera but had far more features and made this camera look completely inadequate.Following are the cons of this camera:1. No viewfinder. If you want to waste your battery, this camera ensures it by having no options besides LCD.2. No cover for LCD. Can be easily scratched etc.3. Big big cons for me: Not ergonomic, no good way to hold this camera. No strap on handle4. No AV-DV conversion. Bad if you want to record your TV or old VHS tapes onto MiniDV5. This was the problem I faced but ejector mechanism of this camera does not work reliably. Gave me lots of problem.Do yourself a favor, buy some Canon or Sony camcorder.
Opened box, put in new DVD-R, plugged in camcorder, burned DVD, and 2 hours later watched the new DVD on my DVD player. It WORKS!!!!
I just bought this camera after a few weeks of research and am very pleased. It is my first digital camera (and first camera that I have actually bought that you didn't throw away after 24 pictures!) I wanted something that had optical zoom and I could not justify 5 megapixels for my use. In addition I have seen 5 megapixel cameras that took 3 megapixel-quality pictures. Some cameras claim the high megapixel as a selling point but often lack optical zoom (a must), fine tuning to light changes, and just take poor pics. That being said I wanted something that I didn't have to have a degree in photography to take quality pictures. I wanted enough features to play with in case I the urge. I also required durability and a camera that came with a recharger and batteries (otherwise plan on spending $20-$40 more down the road). Here's the deal:Pros:Great, easy to take pictures.Easy navigation through the menu.Price for value is outstanding. (I paid $200 + 69 dollars for a 512 sandisk card)Sony-like feel in terms of quality (but I've never had a sony ANYTHING fail on me so I am biased)Movie mode is excellent, seems much better than the HP, Vivitar Cannon competition at this price point. Not as good as a a real video camera but still quality sound and video.LCD screen is easy to see in all light conditions and you can even dim it.Did I mention it came with rechargeble batteries and charger?Cons:I realize no cameras come with big memory cards but at least they can give you 32 or 64 mb as charity (instead of less than 10)Software is a little weak. I expected something a little better than paint, but instead it just reads from the software and transfers it to paint for editing.Size, kinda bulky but you have to cut cost somewhere and it is certainly competitive against the competition.USB 1 transfer with camera but I just ordered a USB 2 reader so...Thats it.Overall this a good purchase if you are looking for a reasonably priced camera that will (hopefully) take a little abuse and take great photos. 4.5 rating for the worthless standard memory card.
4000 Xbox points on Amazon for $40 sounds pretty amazing to me. Other than that, I can't really say much else. The points worked when I added it to my Xbox live account and I bought games online with it.
If you are going to purchase the camcorder, this is a must-have accessory. Especially when you have multiple batteries to charge.
I've used the "Doctor Sound" feature (or whatever it was called, it never comes up again) to set everything, which it said my mic volume was "good". I could barely hear myself. I left it at that volume anyways, and the moment I went to the next screen, instant feedback. I've tried EVERY setting from headset/speakers to setting default audio device (and without). Even with the microphone UNPLUGGED it echoes the feedback forever.I've tried previous versions with similar results, I'd thought the new interface with this version meant they had changed something in the program. I guess not. It's still useless.See for yourself, go to their website and download the 6-day trial (they say 7 but it expires at the six 24-hour mark).
I got the product only a "couple day", the K band was on all the time,and sometime shut off by itself.I called the factory and they helped to troubleshhot the problem. Finally I had to send it back to the factory not the vender to get it fixed (faster this way). They replaced the PCB. It works now and I don't know for how long.....
Closed headphones keep sound out and in. Sound around you doesn't disturb you and sound from the headphones doesn't disturb those around you.It is easier to make and therefore cheaper to buy open headphones. But the isolation can be real important.The A900s have one of the best reputations of closed headphones. Slightly recessed midrange sound and very large size, but comfortable and good sound.See head-fi.org and headphonereviews.org for more information and options.BTW - I modified mine with some putty and cotton to tone down the bass some - my preference. I thought the bass was too overpowering. See headfi for the mod.
Very nice touch feel and finish.. unfortunately, the lighted keys don't work that well and that was the main reason I bought it.There is a button to turn on the key lights and dim them, but on full or dimmed, unless you are learning over and looking directly down on the keys, it's actually harder to see them then if the lights are off. Surprising, coming from Saitek.The best keyboard so far for dim light viewing seems to be the old white or ivory keys with black type.
I bought the RioVolt SP90 CD-MP3 Player mostly for the MP3 playing abilities and so far, it has met all of my expectations. If you're looking for a simple [inexpensive] way to play your MP3s this maybe the player for you.I've only got two real complaints. First of all the thing not only is [inexpensive], it looks [inexpensive] too. The unit is light and has a somewhat flimsy feel to it. This is made worse by the matte finish blue and grey plastic used in it's construction. If styling is your thing you'd better move on to a different product. The SP90 looks and feels like one of the kids toys out of a McDonald's happy meal.My second complaint is the battery life. In the few days that I've owned this unit, I've already blown through 6 AA batteries in about 20 hours of use.These complaints aside, the SP90 does the job. If no frills MP3 playback is your thing, give the SP90 a look
This is an excellent stereo CD player and radio, in one box, for a great price. The batteries last a reasonably long time, and the unit also comes with an electrical connection to use when outlets are available.It's an especially solid device for teens, who can sometimes be rough on their possessions.It's too bad that the product is no longer available.
The camera is small and attractive. The daylight pictures are great, as they are with all Olympus cameras. Flash pictures are lame unless you are within 8 feet of the subject. It comes with many pre-settings but most are useless without a tripod. The built-in lithium ion battery lasts FOREVER, which helps offset the fact you have to charge it in its own little cradle. Downloading pictures to your computer is a little annoying-- it wants you to use the Olympus Master software that comes with the camera. But, once you attach it using the USB cable, the computer treats it like another external drive and you can just pluck the pix off that way. Finally, shutter lag is a major downside for me. It feels like a full 2 seconds. There's also a "movie" option-- it takes low-res movie, a feature I personally could do without. But overall, no complaints about picture quality, which is the bottom line, isn't it?
Great cables at an amazing price. Have worked great since running them from the router located in the basement to the upstairs bedrooms.
I bought these at a local music store and man, do not ever buy theses. I repeat DO NOT ever buy these.I thought it destroyed my CD drive they were so bad, but to be safe (and like an idiot) I tried it in another computer, and they just downright suck. I'll stick with my Taiyo Yuden's from now on!
This is a great little product that work amazingly well.My house is a split level and I have the transmitter in the bedroom and the receiver on the opposite end of the house in the basement. It's as far apart in the house as you're going to get, and it work every time. I use it to control the stereo in the basement den, from the bedroom.The units themselves are actually very small and with the pyramid shape, very unobtrusive. The actually look good.The nice part about them is that the a/c cord is hardwired into the unit with no heavy transformer on the end of the cord like so many other electronic devices.At this price, they are a best buy.
Prequel: I am coming from a strict Nikon background and due to having my $4000 kit(D80, 3 VR, 3 2.8 pro lenses, etc) stolen out of my car, am starting all over again. That being said, I don't have $4000 to plop down at once, so I decided to get an "entry to mid-level" system and after many internal battles, decided to try something different and go with the Alpha system. My thoughts were if things didn't work out with this setup, I haven't spent that much and could use it for a carry-around camera. So far I see absolutely NO reason to go back to Nikon. Yes, this system is THAT good.Sony 75-200mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens: Wow. I sincerely cannot BELIEVE this lens is only $229! As many reviews point out, this lens has virtually ZERO distortion from 75mm all the way up to 300mm and purple fringing(CA) is contained nicely. Needless to say, for a lens at this price point to preform this well is unheard of. This lens combined with the super quick AF of the a200 is a perfect marriage. I compared this to the super sharp Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR, and although the Nikon is a bit sharper and performs better in low light, the IQ difference is surprisingly small. I can highly recommend this lens and the Sony Alpha system as a whole!
These V-Moda headphones are garbage. I would only wish these on someone I disliked intensely.Why so negative?1. Sound quality is mediocre at best and volume is too low.2. The wires are made of some weird cloth coating that captures static electricity and in the dry winter months outdoors will cause the music to crackle and pop and you can even shock yourself.3. The wires seem to be designed to automatically know how to get into the biggest hairball mess of tangled cords in the least possible time. It's almost miraculous how quickly the cords get stuck in Gordian knots, no matter how carefully you stow them in the case.4. Uncomfortable in the ears- the metal parts rub on your ears after wearing them for more than a few minutes.5. Flimsy. The weird angled plug is because earlier versions fell apart after a few weeks. The new angled plug doesn't add much to durability and instead helps to make the cable tangle up more.Run away from these.
This is my default walk-around lens on my 40D. The focal length range (28-135) spreads between "normal" (as your eye sees it, approximately) to a pretty decent mid-range telephoto (on a "cropped sensor" camera; on a 5D the range would be from mild wide-angle to low telephoto).Downsides:1. The IS is single-mode. There is no "panning" IS mode, which I often find useful on my 70-300.2. The max aperture is "consumer-level", ranging from 3.5 at 28mm to 5.6 at 135. I often really feel it at the telephoto end, having to go to a higher ISO sensitivity just to get the shot.3. IS may not be incredibly useful at the wide end.4. Relatively heavy (although not compared to the L lens you would get to "fix" any of the other downsides here!)Upsides:1. Very sharp, crystal-clear pictures at every zoom, even fully "wide open" (at max aperture).2. Smooth, fast, accurate focusing.Overall, a solid, go-to lens. When going out on a hike, this is the one I'm most likely to grab from my lens bag (unless I'm wanting to go ultra-light with the 50mm 1.8). I generally don't use it for sports photography, as the tight end of the zoom just isn't tight enough (and I can get a wider aperture at 135 from my 70-300). Inside, it's a good lens for wider-than-50 (equivalent to 80mm on my sensor) shots, substituting IS stability for larger aperture. The downside as an indoor lens is that the IS only stabilizes my hand, not the subjects, and doesn't de-focus the background like a large-aperture lens can.IS system works well. I find myself able to hand-hold shots quite often where without IS I would have ended up with nothing but blurs.
Value buy, works as advertised. Definitely beats buying expensive cables from the local electronic chain store.You won't regret this purchase.
i have multiple sd cards, (regular, mini and micro), most of which I have acquired at the local Staples or Best Buy etc. and i have never had any problem with any of them, none that i can blame on the product itself.my this current review is under no circumstances directed towards this particular seller, just so that it be on the clear.There are so many fake chips out there that i simply do not want to take a chance. i have contacted Sandisk and have been instructed as how to tell the difference, and I simply prefer to check it out that way before purchasing my memory cards. sometimes it cost me more than what i can get it for online, sometimes even multiple times the price, but it is not a gamble i wanna run, then rather pay the extra couple of bucks.the only thing i can say to the PRODUCT itself is ... Perfect. now I read all the different remarks, and people complain about the card not working with their particular phone etc. all i can say thereto is that if i buy it to be used with my Motorola Razr cellphone, based barely on the fact that the phone takes "MicroSD", and it turns out not to work in that particular phone, who am I to blame .... the "card manufacturer" or the "phone manufacturer" or the "seller" or either ???? .... NO my friends, in that condition i have only MYSELF to blame, and I will tell exactly how I figured that one ... the phone was designed in an age, thou in terms of HISTORY not that far back, but when it comes to technology, it might as well have been in the jurasic age ... cuz at that time the largest Available memory cards "MicroSD" were 1gb, so the designers have had no indication to the fact that the SDHC would become available before the phone lived out its Life. (razr having been the topmost selling phone for the last many years)when I was buying this particular card, standing in the store, I went in on Blackberry's webpage via my blackberry and checked the compatibility, and according to what i read, it being compatible, i bought 2 cards (all that the inventory allowed). i have been carrying it around in my backpack for almost 2 months now, and I have never even tried to check it with my blackberry, cuz both of then already have a 1gb card in there and it is more than enough. i just came across the cards and i wanted them, merely as a backup media and that's what it is.as far as the general comparison of manufacturer of memory cards is ... sandisk, pny, kingston ...... all comes out to the same, they will provide the function as a "BACK UP" media ... so to degrade one for the other is not really fair. kay admittedly some may be faster than the others, but how many of us use it in "REAL TIME" situations, (classified in Tecno-Terminology as 'LIFE/DEATH' situation) where even the slightest fraction of a second delay can mean disaster for the environment or human race ??? .... so the complaining in that regard is rather childish (IMPO).
It was one of the best priced choices and hasn't skipped a beat since it was installed. My son uses the computer for gaming and is very particular about speed and he says it works great! Because we have Windows 7 we had to download the latest drivers to install but it was really easy. I highly recommend this product.
I've been an audio/video buff for years, and a rabid Acoustic Research fan dating back to the early '70's. So, when it was time to replace my [other speakers], I went looking for the same genre. However, after auditioning the JBL N310's I was blown away by their clarity and bass response that rivaled speakers costing much more, but delivering far less for the money. These speakers are excellent for both music and home theatre setup. I use these along with a JBL N-center speaker and a pair of N24's in the back for surround and I must say that this system roars!!! Do yourself a favor and audition these speakers before you buy anything---you'll be glad you did.
I got my PowerShot S110. Its the perfect point and click digital camera. I dont mind not having 3x Optical zoom, although that would be nice, but how often are you going to be out of range where you would require 3x optical and use it? The image quality is great and the Flash is brighter then my Powershot S20 (3.3 mega pixel camera thats quite a bit larger)I wanted a highly portable camera and this is certianly it.The 8mb card isnt much but since the media is so cheap I Decided to go for the gusto and get a 128mb card which is way more then enough so its all good.
I bought this mainly to protect my lens from potential damage, and I have been quite satisfied knowing that any scratches will accumulate on this rather than my expensive lens. I can't say that this noticeably improves my photos, it doesn't make them look any worse, either.
This Tiffen 52mm filter fits well on my Nikon D40X 55-200mm lens. I bought it more for protecting the lens from smudges and debris than for the UV protection. It is working well and easy to clean. I highly recommend this $9 investment to protect your lens.
This product works exactly as described. I had to call their customer service to see how exactly to set it up as there are certain numbers to dial before making a call with your phone. Great Customer service and satisfaction!! Highly recommended!!!
The Smart Shopper is a great concept. But is was continually not recognizing the voice commands. It was not easy to set up new items either.I finally decided to send it back for a refund. It was more trouble than it was worth.
i'll keep the review short and to the point:the construction of the player is quite sturdy, although i suppose if you tried hard enough you could break it. the buttons are nice and easy to get to, and feel like they could take a lot of pushing before going out. the display is very well thought out, but we'll get to that in a sec. the skip protection works amazingly well...i had to drop the player to get the CD to skip (not recommended :)), and i couldn't get the mp3 to skip at all. over all, a very good player.now with the bad stuff:no seperate line out and headphone jack (i don't care because i never used the line out anyway). the display isn't backlit, but then again, it only cost [$$]. the stock headphones might be good for some people (the sound quality isn't too bad), but the design of them hurt my ears. the CD player part is very very sensitive to scratches, or maybe it was Audio CD-R. i'm not sure. probably both. the last bad thing is it has some line noise at low volumes.while, no, it's not an ipod, and you shouldn't expect it to be, it is very worth the money for anyone looking for a CD-mp3 player. definite recommend buy.
works the same as my Sony memory stick, for much less money. great value!
I connected this cable between a new Samsung BluRay DVD player and a new Samsung 46" LCD HDTV. 1080p DVD movies are perfect. It would not be possible to achieve better picture or sound with any other cable.Construction quality is excellent, with good reinforced gold plated connectors.Recommended.
This kit fits multiple applications. Everything I needed for my truck was there. I've used Metra items before and work great.
everything worked as advertised...my elderly mother uses this all of the time and she has no problem operating it...great investment for the family
I was pleasantly surprised when I got this item at the optical quality. I have a number of serious amateur scopes and binoculars and this little scope belongs with the best. And it is little, which means you can take it anywhere. The Scope itself easily fits in a man's shirt pocket.I found it easy to use and has adequate eye-relief for a person who does not wear glasses. However, I don't think a person with glasses would find it easy to use because they might not be able to get close enough.Near focus appears to be about 30 ft. The scope also has considerable depth of field, so you do not need to keep fiddling with the focus.It comes with a small, simple but effective tripod which holds the scope by a standard screw fitting, and has a nice carrying bag which holds the scope and tripod.You can use this as a hand-held scope although its magnification, 15x, is a more than I like in hand-held optics. I generally prefer lesser magnification and a larger main lens and don't care much for the standard 8x magnification of most mini binocs and the like, because they lack brightness and contrast. Neverthless this scope is keeper although I would have still preferred it at a lower magnification.It's hard to know what is a fair price for such an item. There are a large number of 30mm brass telescoping scopes selling in the $30-$80 range that are nowhere as good as this item. I know because I have some. So if you can get this under $50.00 that is a good deal. If you really need the portability of this scope you may even be prepared to pay more.
Good price - got it quickly - only wish I needed it. I fixed my old one while waiting for this one to arrive. I bought this one since my old radio was a very similar Uniden and it is now going on ten years and works great.
Pros. Works as advertised gives you twice the field of view. You can now film and take pictures in small rooms. Very low price.looks good on the camera. Mic an flash not blocked by lens. Comes with covers for both parts of the lens. Along with a small bag for storage.Cons. With the lens on the camera it has problems focusing on maximum zoom.
SINCE I GOT THIS I HAVNT USED IT.. ITS NEVER WITH ME...ALL THE TIME MY FRIENDS R USING IT.. DONNO WITH WHOM ISIT RIGHT NOW...
I like this product a lot. It's very thin, only an inch thick at most on the plug part.The one thing I would change is to give it more hanging options. It only has two holes in the back and they only hang one way, with the cord and the switch on top. I wish it had those cross looking holes that allow you to hang it any of the four directions.
got brand new marware sportsuit in time promised. can't complain and price was good.
I'm happy with my decision to purchase the Canon backpack-style camera bag. It fits my equipment well, and is quite handy and convenient for the way I use it. It protects the equipment ok, but is not designed to be rough-housed. You have to be careful when opening it, as items will sometimes fall out if opened in an upright position. I know there are better bags at much higher prices. This is not the same as the Lowepro I previously owned, but it is good for the average user. There is a lot of room, with several dividers and pockets. I wish it had a few more small interior zipper pockets, but I can make do. I don't find an issue with comfort or styling. I find the quality of the material and manufacturer to be pretty good. It seems sturdy. Overall, I am happy, but also know that it may not be for everyone. If you realize you get what you pay for, then for the money, this is a good bag.
A feature that often determines the price of a camera (film or digital) is the quality of the lens. Unfortunately, the general public looks at magapixel or zoom numbers. I think this is why Olympus is looking towards competing with those numbers as opposed to continuing to produce 2 megapixel cameras with fast/bright lenses (which I'm sure costs much more for them to make anyway). The 2040 is one of those. Doomed for "close-out", this camera in my opinion is the best combination of a great lens and perfect resolution - by perfect I mean a good balance of clarity and memory used. Bear in mind that many 2 megapixels can take better pictures than some 3 megapixels. From what I see in stores nowadays, Olympus no longer offers 2 megapixel cameras with their F1.8 lenses. None of the other brands offer a lens this fast/bright at any megapixel. Buy one of these now while they still have it if you want a professional level camera at 2 megapixels, a resolution which is much more than what most of us need.
After all the RAVING Reviews of this book...WHAT A SAD DISAPPOINTMENT!!! The title of this book has been clinging to the shirttales of some fairly popular writers...Can't Imagine Why (BTW)! To have this writer tagged with authors like Sands, Patterson, Hooper, Burnham, Holly, and Henderson (just to name a few) boggles the mind!I will admit that I thought this writer did show promise, but his talent needs more time to grow. Maybe a book or two to his credits will help. I hope so.In SHADE of the MAPLE, the characters, per se, were okay as far as chatacters in a book go, but should have been developed a bit more, and the plot (what there was of it) was boring and flat.
Very easy to use. Plenty of song storage especially in WMA format. Very easy to load music and use.
I have had this sound card over too years now with no problems! My pc games and music sound Great! Im useing the optical conection going to my 7.1 reciver.
Works as advertised. Bought to power the keyboard. So far my son likes it but has just received it as a gift.
I love this keyboard and mouse. It's really comfortable, and has easy plug and play connections. This is my 4th wireless combo and so far it's the best.
Many months ago I bought a Seagate portable drive "bundled" with a desktop dock, travel usb cord, and a nice leather "wallet" from COSTCO.The wallet is the way to go if you were to carry your drive in an inside jacket pocket or a purse pocket for example.If you are more prone to throwing everything into the trunk, glove box, bed of your truck, briefcase, motorcycle , or whatever .... get the Case Logic.The Case Logic is an honest "clam shell", or hard case and will save your drive from being crushed, gouged, or bent. It is well made and works well. Amazon bundled the Case Logic with a Toshiba drive I recently purchased and I am very pleased with both.A note of caution: as good as the Case Logic is it may not prevent internal damage from a severe drop. On impact very delicate internal parts can slam together and wreck havoc inside. I think most new drives "park" the read/write heads when the drive is not in use and should prevent a disaster especially if inside a Case Logic!Mark
Don't buy this item. It has too much base and no way to adjust it. It also is poorly designed from a usability perspective. And it loses all it's memory if you unplug it or the power goes out, even for a second. You have to reprogram all the presets, the time, and your alarm settings.
I started using computers at/for work intensely 94. I never learned to type correctly, via class etc. I can type pretty well by now BUT I also have heavy fingers...I hit the keys harder than most and I like a compact or cut down KB absent the number pad as I like to keep my mouse closer to my to the KB for ergonomic purposes. (I have a separate 9 key input device that I can move around to use when I need it.)I have tried at least 30-40 KB's, seriously, I have. Zippy and BTC made a great quiet compact Kb, BUT they are discontinued and I have found that the KB market is very fluid like that, what they make for 6 months goes away and goes away for good.The diNovo Edge is solid, well made, the Keys are soft, require little pressure and are quiet. The miniature finger track pad is actually pretty cool. I had turned mine off of all my laptops and never used one before as ergonomics people told me track-points and those pads are not good for you in the long run BUT, this one requires so little pressure and is so responsive and I have fat sausage fingers too), I use it all the time, the scroll up and down feature is excellent as well, I got the hang of the pad in a few days.The Logitech is pretty much a boutique KB which equals $$ of course, but I bought it, why? Because I cannot at this time, and I have a huge rubbermaid tub in my closet full of KB's I have tried) find a well made, compact, quiet membrane wireless or wired) KB worth a hoot. Well, until now.
I've had my cool icam cic-175 for a year now. I take it with me everywhere. One drawback is there's no flash, but it's a very cool little camera for the money. Makes a great gift.
I have a 34 ft Travel Trailer and a new Yamaha Generator. This device hooked up between my trailer and Generator gave me valuable information. We used more power than I had anticipated and kept overloading generator. We learned what to turn off and how to manage our usage. Worth every cent! Highly recommend it to RV owners. Well made and idiot proof! Fun in the house as well. You have many power vampires costing you money, use this device, and get your investment back in just a few weeks!
This is a very handy, small SD card reader. Highly recommended accessory for a digital camera.
You people are still thinking in analog terms! The beauty of digital transmission of sound data is that the sound quality will not be partially degraded by cheap cables. Either the data makes it through the cable PERFECTLY, or it doesn't get through at all. Thus, data transmission failures will be very obvious (i.e. if your cable doesn't work you'll hear either no sound or sound that goes off and on like someone was flicking a switch); I assert that anyone who reports slight improvements after purchasing a $30 cable is fooling themselves to justify their consumer folly. There is no reason to pay these exorbitant prices for digital cable! Do what I do: use some spare coaxial TV cable you have lying around (you'll need a screw on adapter at each end to convert the F-type TV connector to RCA-type connector, these cost about $2 each at your local hardware or radio-shack type outlet). Remember, when working with a digital signal, either it gets through perfectly or not at all.
Great features and a good price but several problems will require returning the unit. The disk cover opens while playing a movie causing a need to restart and find where you were. The processor occasionally locks up requiring removal of all power to reboot the system. The battery will go dead in less than 3 days if left connected to the (turned off) unit. The latch that holds the unit closed makes it very dificult to open. The audio amplifier is weak and would not be loud enough to hear on an airplane even using headphones so an external amplifier is needed. Hopefully these problems are just in my unit and replacement will solve the problems.
Great resolution, lots of options, nice clear video, easily fits in the pocket, super long battery life, nice software.I got this Canon b/c it had great reviews, was a best seller, and I was very happy with my last Canon. I LOVE IT. We've used it to capture our son's 1st year and it's been great. I don't even get the camcorder out anymore b/c this does a great job and it's so easy to convert to DVD.I recommend getting the matching leather carry case. It slips right in the pocket or purse for easy travel.
The adaptor works great, but if you have the 72mm filter size on your lens, there is a possibility that you will see this adaptor in your photos. I mount mine aon a Sigma 17-75mm. I can see the adaptor when shooting wide. This is not a problem as I am always zoomed out in which the adaptor disappears. Canon quality!
I had this piece of junk for three months and it wouldn't work. I took it to the local authrorized repair shop and they told me it would cost $... to be fixed, it needed a new lazer. Labor not included in warrantee.Got it home still didn't work. Contacted JVC who gave me a secret reset code to fix the problem. STILL DOESN'T WORK.Ended up cost me $... for a piece of junk....
Does a good job keeping my lenses safe. It's not the top of the line filter out there but I haven't noticed any difference in image quality with and without the filter. Good value for the price.
I broke my iPod headphones and these are a great replacement. If I were to buy the actual iPod headphones, they would be 2 to 3 times more expensive, and not as good quality.
replaced a rather inexpensive yagi style antenna with the db8. that was a mistake. The yagi is going back up. The db8 actually picked up a few additional channels but is unable to keep the signal on the new channels and even the ones I had with the yagi. I have an amplifier and it worked great with the yagi. Also you need a rotor and this actually seems to be more directional than the yagi I have. the yagi is an antennacraft mxu59 and only cost about half of the db8. After reading the reviews I thought the db8 would be a step up but it isnt. At least I will have a spare antenna if there is a major storm but otherwise there is a better alternative.update: I left the db8 up for an extra day. It just couldnt hold the signals and I had to use the rotor for just about every channel. I put the yagi back up today. I basically have three rotor spots and pick up the channels without the signals dying. I am 60 plus miles in very hilly country but I would have thought the db8 should have been better than what it was.
The two cables arrived on time with condition as described, and they worked fine. The 3 feet length is about right for most of the connection needed.
This product was easy to setup and the battery life seems long. The sound quality is good. The down side is the size.
I think the APC is not such a bad product. In general the router does its job. However, the installation manual are a bit complex and hard to find on the web. You need a password to configure the device, which is in the manual. The wireless connexion is good but not that powerful, probably it will work within a house in the same floor or maybe a baseman a the first floor, but no further than that.The one thing that call my attention is that Skype calls are easily droped from my laptop (using wireless). I am not completely sure if this is because of the wireless router, but from my computed (which is wired to the network) this never happened. I bought the device in Amazon through "Tiger Direct" and it was around $15. Now it seems that they sell a different product (upgraded version) but a lot more expensive.In a nutshell, if you do not depend on wireless that much (as in my case), the product might benefit you. But looking others in the same price range can be also a plus.
Save you money and buy these cables. I bought a new Sony 46 inch LCD, and these HDMI cables work great.
I have just finished with my third piece, and am now going for an Ipod instead.I must admit I loved this thing while it worked - what a quantum leap from what we were using in the 80's and 90's- remember when auto reverse arrived?!The build quality just destroys it. This one simply stopped working while I was walking around. As with the other sufferers...a hard disk error. I tried repartioning etc etc and now give up. The tech support folk are useless french monkeys (I can say that cos I'm half part stinky french man). This is a disgraceful product.
I purchased a pair of these after a neighboring apartment/condo was broken into via a window. They work as advertised and I fortunately haven't had a "need" for them thus far, but the issue is that the adhesive on these things is terrible. After only 90 days or so both my units were sitting on the ground, with the 2-sided tape still stuck to the glass. I wasn't able to reattach them (although I probably could have with some super glue).Probably worth a shot for the price, but you may need to address the adhesive issue if they fall off like mine did.
Works OK but really buggy - connections ALWAYS drops. I have to reset it at least 3 times a week. Updated firmware to no avail...no go! Returned the unit and bought the Linksys WRT54GS router - faster and 100 times more reliable with alot more features.Netgear: Highly NOT recommended!
This is your basic external usb fax modem. The installation software works as advertised as does the fax modem. Zoom does a good job on all of their products. I would like to see indicator lights to let me know it is powered on and working properly.
Have it less than a year, I really dissapointed with the performance. The wireless always up and down ( very unstable ). Compared with my 3 years old compaq presario....a way different. My compaq always reliable, excellent signal wireless strength at all the time....don't waste your money, buy Sony electronics, but not the notebook, they likely not expert on it.... I like the slim and nice look though....but remember the nice looking can be deceived...
So, thou vapest? And thou findest it's impractical to carry that joyful bric-a-brac in thine pockets? Get thee one of these.I used to smoke a pipe. And I don't mean that literally: I used to smoke MANY pipes. I had my little kits and rituals, a variety of tobaccos and blends to work with, specialized tools, pouches, cleaners, you name it. Happy as an opium smoker in the den. And then I stumbled and got pragmatic. The cigarette demon reduced my pleasureful rituals to a mundane fix, until nothing was left but a boring dependency. Time to quit. I had tried the nicotine inhalers that you can buy in any British pharmacy, and that for some reason are unavailable in the US. When I encountered the e-cig, I thought it would be like that, a relatively harmless, to the point, nicotine hit. The cigarettes were quickly set aside; I haven't smoked in many months. And then I discovered the true joys of vaping, at least as ritual-rich as my former pipe pleasures. I started accruing different types of batteries, atomizers, cartomizers, pipettes, drip tips, dropper bottles, mixing flasks. I learned to mix my base with glycerin and propylene glycol for the perfect effect, viscosity and vapor, alerting in the morning, soothing at bedtime. I started ordering flavorings from Italy, China, New Jersey, nicotine solutions in glycerin, nicotine in propylene glycol, and, feeling a bit like a Renaissance alchemist, frankly having a blast. Those who are just looking for a cigarette equivalent can buy ready-made everything. I prefer to tinker, to tune, to optimize, and many fellow-vapers are like that, "geeks". Without belaboring the issues, let's get back to the review at hand. If you like to have several flavors and strengths of e-liquid handy, a spare charged battery, a couple of different atomizers, you need a little "kit" to carry it all in. And this happens to be an inexpensive, reasonably attractive little case that does the job. For the most down to earth types, it will hold the essentials. For the extravagant vaper, it's a good start, you can always get two. It has little retainers that you can slip cartridges into, it's just large enough to zip shut with quite a collection of vaping paraphernalia tossed in, and it fits in most jacket pockets or purses, while offering more storage capacity than e.g. the company's diabetic kit. I had tried several others, and so far this has been the most practical. The inevitable occasional leak is easily mopped up, and at this price you won't feel bad relegating it to more mundane "accessory bag" duties if you find a more elegant one. Definitely a winner.
This product was relatively difficult to set up, but it worked very well. I gave it three stars though because it only lasted a year.
We love this TV. We are not "techno geeks" so I can't go into any details, but the picture quality is great. Amazon's service is wonderful too. The first one we received had a manufacturer's defect. I called, they shipped a replacement right out. Two days later I received a return authorization sticker to send the other one back and we never missed a beat. The whole time they kept us informed via email with shipping status, etc. I love the confidence of buying when it is shipped from and sold by Amazon. Thanks!
Nice Tin, Nice Acessories that come with them. Comfortable and deliver accurate sound for a fraction of the price of other dual driver headphones.
The lows are low and clear, the highs are unmistakable and I don't think you can ever blow them out..... The 1 problem I have with them is the earcups don't swivel and I've always been a big fan of that feature.... The wire is covered in cloth making it very easy to manage but still keeping it very strong. The movie music switches aren't labeled and so far make no difference.... While HUGE they are light, comfortable, and the drivers can be pushed by an ipod without any want for more power
This review is forSennheiser HD-280 PRO HeadphonesThese were the first "good" set of headphones I ever bought (back in mid-2005). I love the sound from them, crisp and balanced. The low-end is great, though not for those who crave love pounding bass. I've used them to listen to music and to play my digital piano without disturbing the neighbors. I should note that I've only used them indoors and treated them with care.As far as I'm concerned, I've already gotten my money's worth out of this pair. I recently replaced the ear cushions (which were in a sorry state) and they're like-new now -- I'm quite happy with this set and as long as the headband doesn't crack, I'll keep using it.PROS:+ Well-balanced sound reproduction+ Excellent isolationCONS:- A little tight, and _could_ be uncomfortable for some people
Tiffen Without A Doubt Makes The Best Round Filters Out There...But They're Also The Most [costly]...This Kit Provides A Solution For That Dilema...A Circular Polarizer Would Normally Cost About.., And For ..More, You Can Get An 812 (Warming Filter), And A UV Protector - With A Pouch...WOW...Every Camera Should Have A UV Filter - Even Just For Protection...Polarizers Are Pertty Handy Outdoors - To Bring Down Glare, And Add That Extra Burst Of Colour...And Warming Filters Are Great For Portraits...With This Kit, You Can't Go Wrong...Will Fit Any 62mmWide Lense...
I got this bag for my Dell 15.4" inspiron. It's the perfect size and all, but hardly has room for cables and extras in the main compartment. It has several other, thin compartments for papers and things. For the price, it's great, sturdy, and strongly constructed.Just wish the charger would fit with less of a squeeze...
Works great; took me 10 to 15 minutes to hook up to my Sony STR-DH510. Spent another 10 minutes to focus the speakers and I was done. Sound quality, not the best but, will not complain.
I bought this as a travel mouse for my PowerBook. Having large hands, I have traditionally preferred large mice, such as the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer and the (no longer available) full-size Logitech MouseMan series. Nonetheless, in the name or portability, I was willing to give this mouse a try.While I wouldn't expect a travel mouse to offer the most comfort, this one didn't seem to offer me any. In addition, the buttons seemed to take more than the expected amount or pressure for such a delicately sized mouse in order to actually click them. Beyond this, the cord is simply too short to allow this mouse to be used as anything but a supplemental pointing device for a mobile. On my computer desk, it did not have enough reach to connect to my desktop PC and still allow any range of movement.This isn't a terrible mouse, but for less money, the standard Kensington Pocket Mouse (72114) offers surprisingly more comfort, better buttons, a longer cord, and less gaudy styling with only an insignificant increase in size.
This is a nice little case. The cover is heavy duty. the pages are just typical vinyl not real great but they do hold up.
I first purchased the Canon Powershot Pro P3 and was very dissappointed with it. I got mostly blurry pictures and wasn't happy with the clear ones that I did get. The Kodak on the other hand, has exceeded my expectations. Despite some bad reviews I decided to get this one because of the price and the options it offered. I love the zoom, and it's really not very bulky considering the size of the lens. The pictures are crisp and clear, the color is vibrant. I love the large LCD on the back and all the buttons are very easy to find and navigate. Overall, I am very impressed with camera and very happy I purchased it. I thought I might be disappointed because I've owned 3 Nikon Point-and-Shoot cameras in the past but I haven't looked back. I LOVE THIS CAMERA. Although it is a little larger than my previous cameras, the final outcome of great pictures it worth the little extra weight and size. BTW..it takes great video too!
Overall I am satisfied with this DVD player. Picture quality is great and the setup menu is easy to navigate. My only complaint is that when I play burned DVD-R's it freezes frequently. I thought there was a problem with the unit but when I played regular DVD'S it didn't freeze.
I've had a Canon BJC-2110 printer for several years, and it works fine. The only problem is that recently I've been having trouble finding the cartridges because it is an older model. I was so happy to find cartridges for relatively cheap online, but in using the BCI-21 color cartridge I bought from schoolcartridgerecycling, I am finding that yellow prints out as green. Not that big a deal, but I probably wouldn't buy cartridges from this seller again. It may simply be that these cartridges are old, which is understandable because they're probably not being manufactured anymore. No problems with shipping or anything else though.
I have one webcam before this ($70 at the time of purchase) for about a year, then I finally got sick of it and bought one of these 3com Home connects because of all the rage I hear about them.The webcam I had before was all right and it came with a built in mic so I stuck with it for a while, but the 3com blows my old one out of the water! Mainly the light adjustment feature. It will adjust like it is daylight in my room even though there are no lights on, just the sun trying to come through the dark curtains I have.Next is the fact that it comes with the Webcam32 software. This is the best webcam software I have ever used. Except for maybe the new inetcam IVISTA 3.0, I haven't had enough time to explore all of it's features but it is looking very promising. (As long as it streams video without sucking CPU cycles and crash a lot more than any program should (webcam32 does just that) then I will be happy. -- Webcam32 has the most features and is easiest to use, so far.Lets just say I am very impressed and I have since bought 3 more to bring my total up to 5 webcams in my home. (The fifth is a Sony Handycam converted.)This marvelous webcam is well worth the money.The only gripe I have is that it is not very heavy, and USB cables can be heavy pulling the back down and rising the view to look at the ceiling. But if you are like me then the &quot;tape solves everything&quot; method will do just fine.My recommendation to 3com, if they actually manufacture this product themselves, is to maybe have notches in where the webcam swivels some how so you can lock it into place and the USB cable will not bring the back end down.
I bought these items for my 3yr old son for Christmas. Although they are too big right now, he wears them with pride. I am happy with the quailty and would buy them again.
I was hoping for a device that would let me put my harddrive onto my network. Sounds easy enough. This is limited on the drives you can use. doesn't support windows Vista, requires you to install software on each machine you want to use it with.Overall it makes things a lot harder than they should be.
This head set is all plastic and very weak, and arrived DOA shorted out on one side. Not worth sending back, just to flimsy for me, would pass on this one also hurts the ears just dont fit to your head ya keep wanting to bend em to fit and then this will break em.
I wanted a carrier for my Mac that was versatile, not bulky and inexpensive. I have all of this and more with this carrier. The zipper portion is covered so that it won't scratch the laptop. The neoprene material keeps it protected, without the bulk. It has an outside zippered side pocket that holds my adapters, mouse and airline adapter. It is roomy enough for everything, yet fits in my business case nicely. It even has handles and a shoulder strap for when I want to carry it seperately from my business case. I would highly recommend this item!
Kit was actually better than I expected for the price. The wire was good quality and close enough to the stated gauge. The included accessories were nice, more than other brands, although different sized zip ties would have been nice, the small ones included are too weak for some applications.
This CompactFlash Card performs fast and well.This is my second puchase of one. Highly recommend!
I bought a pair of these for my 2001 Honda Civic, I installed them myself in the front doors. Civics are always difficult as far as audio installment comes, and these speakers were no exception, the mounts they include with this set allow the tinsel leads to touch up against my factory mount clips, causing the current to ground. I had to wrap my speakers opening in duct tape to prevent grounding, and my door panel doesnt quite fit the way it used to.Apart from installation, these speakers sound fantastic. They handle minimal bass better than i expected, and the mids and highs are crisp and clear. Though I don't have a sub yet, i'm sure these speakers will complement my subs very well. They sound just as good as any component speaker I've ever heard, but don't expect TOO much bass. After all, subs are there to handle bass, not 6.5"s.All in all, these speakers are a great buy for anyone looking to ditch their stock speakers and get some great mid and high range sound. Make sure you know what youre doing if you install them yourself.
As other reviews have noted, this card is a great deal for the price. It works fine with my older camera as well as my mom's brand new one. The picture capacity is huge (even for an 8 megapixel camera) and boggles the mind. Don't miss out on this opportunity.
This camera is just Great. It gives you total control over your photos. No delay when used to take quick follow up shots. Viewfinder is bright and clean and not cluttered . Not a battery hog. Works great with the speedlight SB600. As good of a design as my F100 but of cause with the D80 you get instant results to view. View screen is clear and large.
I haven't experienced the same disconnection problems as mentioned in other posts. I use Wireless occasionally and am mostly connected directly to it from my PC. I am running the Firmware prior to version 1.0.11 and it has so far performed great. In reply to K. Poole's review, PPTP does work if you configure Port Forwarding for port 1723 to the internal PPTP client's IP address..
This GPS is very easy to use, even on the go. Loading songs to the GPS took a little work, but only because we had previously saved them to our laptop incorrectly. It's easy to see even for the passenger, and we love the capablity to link the GPS with our cell phone. Definitely a good buy!
I bought this multi-disc player about 8 years ago and it still works. Probably, Panasonic doesn't make this product anymore but I wanted to enter a review so my voice could be heard. I've moved 4 times and the player still works no problem. I've never had a major issue with it. The changing of the CDs (DVDs) is a little slow but this is the only multi-player I've ever owned so I have no baseline to compare.
i bought this to travel with my little boy on long airflights. i use it everywhere...flights, long drives, in his room, while cutting his hair, anywhere that i might need a distraction for him or anywhere we feel like. handy gadget.
I recently purchased this printer.Setup was a breeze and from the first copy it has been delightful. I'm curious if the upgrade for scanning and copying is worth it or not.
When you're in college and all you got to listen to for the first two quarters is your crappy laptop speakers, trust me, you'll be driven up the wall and you'll probably end up buying a pair of speakers on Amazon's website anyways. So just go ahead and buy this one now instead of waiting for the inevitable. Anyways, these are great, just make sure to adjust the bass low so it doesn't drown out the treble and set the overall volume as low (these speakers are really sensitive, sounds less distorted when the volume's low). It's about on par with some Sony 2.0 speakers that came with my comp a long time ago, but surpasses it obviously in bass power. If you listen to stuff without a lot of explosions or really really low frequency sounds, then just get some good quality ported 2.0 speakers with huge drivers, the separate bass design really messes things up sometimes because manufacturers are going towards dinky satellites which outputs horrible treble compared to a frigging 5 year old bundled speaker set. But if you want to bring out the lower end without running into horrible distortion get these, it helps bring out the bass notes of my keyboard which the inbuilt speakers just could not handle. I'll admit I was pleasantly surprised, kudos to Logitech.Well, to sum it up, if you're on this website looking at these speakers you're probably a cheap [...] like me who doesn't care for indistinguishably higher quality speakers but don't want emachines crap. Rest assured, there's nothing quite like this at this price (this thing looks awesome) so just go ahead. Technology changes so fast, you're bound to get something that will be obsolete or more expensive than something that arrives later on.
This camera is great if you are on a low budget. In fact, as of this date, it doesn't get better. Everyone has mentioned the greats... tons of digital controls over your image, a touch screen, and xlr ins. That's great. If it makes a huge difference to you, the CCD chips are small, and thus a low lux camera. So if you are planning lots of low light, it may be worth it to spend more on more. The digital controls are great, but they are nothing like manual shutter speed and fstop. This is a great camera for the price. It has captured beautiful images for me.
For the price i think these speakers offer a chic and interesting quality, the sound quality isnt anything godly but its very good, the touch system is interesting and easy, although a little gimmick-y.i did have very little trouble setting it up, i had to turn it off and on a few times to get the left and right speakers working but other than that ive experienced no problems.a good buy for a fair price, i reccomend it to anyone.
Have not personally owned anyother brand! Bass lvl control works great when others who have senstive hearing are with me or when i wanna impress the person who thinks their stock system is good. Love the bass boost button, great response time and low power drain means i dont work my alternator as hard, good buy!!
I absolutely loved this camera and am distressed to find that Sony doesn't make it or one like it anymore. I was amazed at the high quality photos that I got from this camera. It so small, cool, and easy to use. Everytime I used it people would asked me "what's that?" and "where can I get one?"...SONY, Please bring this GREAT camera back!!!!!!
The bag is pretty good, but it's a bit tight for the digital camera I bought. Not a flaw in the case, but not the best for ultra zoom type digital cameras.
Removable face plate bent upon initial battery instillation. Very thin metal. Player sounds hollow and tin-like when tapped...like the first Honda Civic did when you shut the door.Plastic hinge pulled off of face plate (one drop of glue held it on), had to glue it back on.Bulkier than competitors.Controls are clumsy. Player is too bulky to easily manipulate controls on both sides of player with one hand(no controls on front of unit). Why do I have to go to the menu to lock the player? Why not a dedicated button?It took me 2 years to beat my Dell to death on my outdoor adventures. This player will not last very long.If you baby your gear and only care about getting the most storage for the buck, this player may be for you. If you tend to push your gear to the limits, you may want to look at a different player.
We were given an Apex 1500 as a gift,which died after one week of use. When we went shopping for a replacement we were loking for a unit with more than basic features. Image and sound quality were very important but reliability was paramount. CIrcuit City had quite a wide selection with very little price difference from one unit to another. We selected the Zenith DVD 2381. WOW what a great machine at a reasonable price! The unit has every bell and whistle you can imagine. First it is very attractive. Handsome understated face plate that stands apart from the endless look alike black boxes. But look...what is that button on the right?? It is a jog wheel similar to the controls on the back of a Digital camera. It allows you to control the unit from the machine and not require a remote for basic functions! HALELLUAH! We once had a vcr that had only mininal controls on the machine and demanded the remote to function, If you have ever lost, broken, or had the dog eat a remote you can guess what happened there, and we were stuck. This unit aleviates that possibility and I feft, that the designers are really looking out for the customers needs here. When we set the unit up at home we were not disappointed by the electronics either. Picture is razor sharp, sound is excellent also. The unit has a host of otputs for all the latest formats including progressive scan. The remote functions for your TV also and the button glows in the dark. Thejog forward and advance control is fun. The box says that the unit is software upgradable for future developements, but there is no mention of this in the manual or on Zenith's web site. We are very happy with the unit and would recommend it in a heartbeat!
Sony SS-B1000 5.25" Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)Bought a pair of these speakers for rear surround sound. I have the Sony SS-B3000 speakers for the main speakers which are excellent. And a Velodyne sub which is nice. At times these little speakers work pretty good after adjusting the receiver. Other time's, depending on what I'm listening to, you can't really hear them. For the price, they are an excellent value. Just need to do alot of adjustments to get much out of them.
Excellent product. It was a gift for my husband. He lovesit. It arrived in a timely manner and was exactly as advertised.
I just got this player today and this is a fantastic unit capable of nearly every possible feature your full-sized DVD home theater player can do except one very important thing (to me)...it doesn't appear to have a "Random" or "Shuffle" option for audio CDs/MP3 CD/DVDs. So when you put a DVD in there with 1200 MP3s on it, it will start on track 1 every time - no way to make it random. This is a huge oversight in my opinion. If I'm somehow missing how to do this - please email me at [...]because I cannot find the option anywhere within the unit menus or the manual.
Strings came on time, and so far they are great. They seem to allow for easier bending than previous strings, which is nice.
I find this very easy to use and it is a quick way to record info.
Perfect for changing gender of your usb(s). I was dealing with a micro usb with a male end and trying to connection to another male end....This worked perfectly.
Most of today's tripod heads are great for quick settings, but for those who want to tweak the frame in tiny increments like i do, this is the one to get.
I used it for internal memory for my phone. Worked great until my phone broke and had to replace it. Too bad I forgot to take out the card when I had it replaced..
These are just what I needed. I don't like white labels when I have a colored envelope!
These items were excellent and worked just as they were designed! The seller sent them as ordered with no problems noted at all!! Will purchase again if ever available. I also shared one of these with a coworker who asked if I had more. Amazon always seem to deliver timely and excellent products as well. I'll continue to purchase from them.
I just bought 2 packs(200 sheets total), after first print, I saw the photo has very low resolution in the dark color and high contrast part. I compared the same Canon photo paper pro print with HP one, it's way better than HP Premium Photo Paper. Canon photopaper pro print quality is exact the same or better than photo lab develop.So, spend your money on something better quality than HP premiumPhoto Paper. I will never buy another HP photo paper again.
We recently bought these for storing additional data on workstations at my place of business. They have worked wonderfully and with a very small footprint take up very little space when space is an issue. Fast data transfer, virtually silent operation, and virtually non-existant heat generation, great product.Only few cons is the "utilities" that come pre-installed are not needed for business users and its an older version of Adobe Reader than is currently available, but those are hardly worth deducting a star.All in all these have been wonderful, will definetly consider WD products in the future.
This filter does not have anti glare so anytime you take a picture with a little more light around, the "green ghosts" will appear. I noticed it doesn't even have to be facing the light... So outdoors with this filter is impossible.The two stars it's because it's strong and looks like a good protection, but no use if it ruins your pictures. Sending back for a refund.
I've had my XTi for just over a month now (bought from Amazon) and it's really improved my photography. Others have even commented that I've "shifted to a new gear". Features are a nice improvement from the DSLR-wannabe I had before (Panasonic FZ30) but it's the image quality that's really the big step up. Get the best-quality lenses for this (*not* the kit lens) and you'll be very happy.Pros:* Image Quality* Ergonomics (most common settings are easy to change, good displays)* Battery life (200 shots with 50% flash and battery still said 100%)* The user manual is decent, though not stellar.* Long exposure noise reduction feature is very good.* Good set of customization options (though the manual doesn't explain them enough).Cons:* Canon's organizer/editor software, Digital Photo Professional, always crashes on my Windows PC and technical support was no help.* Hand grip is too small (height and volume) for my large hand. Make sure you handle one first. I had to train myself to squish all three fingers into the space provided so my pinky didn't hang off the bottom. This is a real step backwards from the original Digital Rebel.* Some settings that I use a lot are hidden too far in the menus.* Sensor dust cleaner won't get everything. I had to manually blow dust off the sensor (with a blower, *NOT* my breath!) about 1 week after I got this, though no sensor dust since.Conclusion:I'm *very* glad I bought this camera and look forward to many years using it.BTW, Amazon farms this order out to another vendor, so you won't get free shipping and you'll have to contact that vendor separately to get an order tracking number.If you care:You can see my photos with this camera on Flickr at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewstryker/I ordered the body w/o the kit lens, and instead got the Canon 17-40mm L zoom and the Canon 70-300mm IS zoom. At some point I'll add the Canon 50mm 1.8 lens.
Like everyone, I had trouble with skipping. Then, I read and followed the directions. Also, I recommend burning MP3 CDs on Mode 2 Joliet at 8X or below speed. Record between 128 and 192 bitrate. On a mp3 cd player, one won't notice a difference, and this makes units more prone to skipping. The only time it makes a difference if you are going to convert to .wav. That goes for any MP3 CD player, not just this one. I do recommend the product. I never give 5 stars unless it has audiophile sound quality and Line in/out. Display needs backlight. If I want shuffle, then I record my discs in random order.
I have recently received one of these as a gift, and the little machine was unbelievable. It's easy to use and a great entry level machine that will also keep experts in electronics busy. The best feature has to be the software game bejeweled!!!
I bought this item and sent it back almost immediately. Performance is sub-par, as it only locked onto one satellite on flat ground under a clear blue sky. Two is the minimum to calculate position with three are required for altitude info.The AAA batteries only last for about 4-5 hours under the best conditions and are expensive. Plus, it uses power from the battery in the Handspring as well. Not a very efficient design IMHO.It comes with no GPS software, save the basic firmware. Contrary to advertising and info in the manual, you must purchase software from the Nexian website ...to make it useable beyond the most basic GPS functions!Overall, if you have a Visor Prism and want the color capability I would recommend getting the HandyGPS PRO version which includes a rechargeable/replaceable lithium ion battery, mapping software, and options for an external antenna and car charger...Don't waste your time with this... If you have a B&W; Visor, save your money and buy a Magellan, or at very least, make sure you buy the PRO version of this product and also purchase the external antenna if you want it to work. You can always add the software and charger later.
It may look like a typical surge protector but the outlets are placed perfectly. I fit all my device plugs including the big bulky plugs in this surge protector.
These indoor/outdoor speakers are great. I've had them out on my deck, exposed to extreme cold, snow and ice and extreme heat for three years. Great sound and stereo separation. You can't go wrong. You'd be stupid to spend more money on anything else.
Getting this ipod was the best thing i ever did its sweet. Even though you had to get a case so it wouldn't scratch!! All the people who think its a waste of money must not have a brain its the best thing!!!!!
Okay, so I know a lot of reviews on here go on like these are audiophile quality, and while they are nice, don't delude yourself, you are still getting what you pay for. While they are above average, the range just isn't there. I listen to almost every genre imaginable and I have to say, if it's bass you are looking for, it's simply not there.Now, let me be clear, I am not a "bass guy". I believe bass should be evenly balanced with the mid and high tones. But with these, the deeper basses simply don't exist. Which is okay, if you are mostly listening to things like rock, singer song writer stuff, even a lot of classical works pretty well. However, if you are planning on putting on some lil' wayne, let me just say, a milli will not be well served. Those songs have a very deep resonating boom boom that are part of what makes the song what it is, and with these, unfortunately, that deep end just doesn't exist in any form.So basically, they are a nice set of desktop speakers to replace a crap set of built in whatevers. For that, they serve their purpose, just don't expect miracles.
Easy installation and flawless connection. You can't go wrong with this router. The trial software "Network Magic" is great for effortlessly bringing it all together. After the trial certain features are not available however your configuration is still valid. All in all I would give this router higher than 5 stars if I could. I did not purchase the D-Link N PCI cards as the reviews on those were not good, but the router is fantastic.
This product makes apple sauce quickly and easily! Fast set up and clean up, and my toddlers did the churning.
Spare yourself a lot of time and hassle and don't buy this wretched product. If you do not have the pre-programmed station available you will have to - try - to reprogram this device to select an available station. I tried and tried but it simply wouldn't select a station. Electrojunk.
I have lusted over these speakers for a while and finally got them and they sound wonderful and look great...BUT you do give up a bit of function for fashion by loosing the headphone jack (I have a G4 Cube). But I really like them nonetheless. By the way I am a Mac fan not an electronics fan
This is a really useful little camcorder. For my hands, it's almost too small, but has a lot of very handy features, like the fade in/fade out and single frame capture via SD card. The video capture is consistent with all entry level cameras: it likes a lot of light! The digital camera function is OK, but don't expect the same performance as a 3 Mpixel camera that costs as much as this camcorder. If you really want low-light high performance or a bunch of professional features, you will have to cough up a LOT more money. If you want a handy little gizmo to record casual lifetime moments, this is the one!I want to make a specific comment about Firewire performance: my WinXP machine recognized this device and loaded the drivers in 30 seconds. I was downloading and editing video in less than 5 minutes. Earlier notes from other correspondents regarding Sharp's non-performance in this arena are misinformed.I recommend adding a Firewire (IEEE-1394 or iLink)card to your computer (and a lot of drive space), you'll be wondering how you ever did without this!
I bought my Sony VAIO TX650 from my local CompUSA back on January 3 2006 when on that day they had just received their latest shipment. It was on sale at the time for [...] but it came with a [...]. I was considering other laptops including the business version of an HP laptop but what sold me on this was the fact that it had some really cool extra features like WiFi, WWAN by Cingular, Bluetooth, and a DVD/CD player that does not need a boot into Windows. Plus not to mention the fact that this was one of the very first Sony VAIOs that I've seen that could actually take an SD card (which is what I really needed since I happen to own a Nikon D50 camera and could use a place to archive my photos).First off, the computer is very light. At the time I purchased this laptop, my other laptop (an HP Pavilion ZX5240US) was in repair. But it wasn't until March that I got my HP back and when I picked it up then I realized just how I forgot just how heavy an average laptop like that really weights! *rotfl*The screen is quite bright and readeable. The keys are a bit too small and they can take some time getting use to. Sometimes the computer can slow down a bit but then again I am a very patient person by nature. The only complaint that I really have with my Sony is the fact that I cannot seem to find out how to correctly configure Microsoft IIS 5.0 on it (since it does come standard on Windows XP Pro installations); if you plan on installing/using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 for web development, you may need to find a separate testbed. But for me, I've recently uninstalled 2003 and installed Visual Studio 2005 which comes with it's own web server testbed (and eliminates the need of using IIS 5.0).There were some softwares that came preinstalled with the system that I did not need. However, they were easily removed since such extras would have slowed down the computer anyways.At the time of sale, I was warned by the salesperson that Sony VAIO batteries in general tend to degrade sharply after 12 months. So at his recommendation, I purchased a 3-year comprehensive repair plan. It did add almost [...] to the purchase price (and as a result I paid [...] or so altogether) but he told me that over the course of these three years I may need to replace the battery at least twice at [...] a piece so I would be getting my money's worth in the long run. I haven't had to ask for repair yet, though. Nor have I experienced any of the other negative things that others have mentioned about in their reviews (i.e. noisy fans after a year, dead batteries, screen cracks, pixel drops, etc.)Get this laptop if you really don't like the idea of having to lug around a behemoth of a regular laptop. It can be held in one hand. If not for the price, at least get it for the looks as it seems to be a real "chick magnet" for me (hey, I've already gotten twelve different phone numbers from some really alluring ladies, even though I am an "average" looking nerd! 8-) ).One more thing: at [...] a month unlimited, Cingular Connect is a bit too expensive for me. I personally have T-Mobile. Even though it requires the use of a PCMCIA card to access and it runs on GPRS (which is much slower than Cingular's EDGE), all I pay is [...] a month. I get unlimited GPRS data access, unlimited T-Mobile HotSpot WiFi access, international data roaming, 20c a minute a-la-carte voice calls, and 200 in/out messages a month. Which is fine for me since I use GPRS for downloading my emails only. But if you can afford Cingular, then by all means go for it!
I have a large laptop (15 1/2 " wide) and it fits perfectly in the padded sleeve of this backpack/messenger bag. Everything else fits great, too--lots of cool pockets to fit every body! My computer is heavy, so having it with a backpack feature is essential for any long distant traveling. The switch to back pack-shoulder is also very easy. Highly recommend. Hope it becomes available again!
As someone who hates Apple's earpods (they are unwearable) I first bought the V-Moda for my I-phone. Perhaps I got a set of duds, but mine simply didn't sound very good--and the left side was extremely dull. But having paid good money for them, I soldiered on. Then I lost them. I bought a set of Rivets. My immediate impression was simple: Wow! Not only was the sound excellent, but the design is extremely smart. The buds hang from a band and come up from behind your head, leaving the mic to sit just at the top of your collarbone. This makes it very easy to use. Strangely, I then found my V-Modas and A-B'd the two. The Rivets were far, far superior, soundwise. Absolute knockout for the Rivets. Hope this helps someone.My own recommendation is run, don't walk, and pick up a pair of the Rivets.
THis switch was attractive to me because of its price. All I needed was a switch for video, keyboard and mouse. I do not need audio. As a video and keyboard switch, it works as advertised. However, with my PowerMac G5, and a Mac Mini, it cannot handle the Mighty Mouse. Most functions of the mouse do not work. So, I was forced to use two mice. While not too burdensome, it sure limits the functionality of the switch.
I've been using mine almost daily from a laptop for 2 years, they work great. I'm still using the original batteries and they hold a charge just fine. There is occasional static if I walk around the house, but I have tons of electronics and I'm sure it's other interference that probably any wireless headset would suffer from. I have found that some music does not sound so great with Windows Media Player (this is a software problem, not the headphones), I have had superb results with Winamp because the equalizer is so adjustable/tunable. So, these headphones combined with Winamp sound GREAT! I was reserved about getting these because of the price....but you know, music is such a big part of life, enjoy it to the MAX!
For $39, these headphones are fantastic. The problems that other people described of them moving around too easily isn't that big of a problem. They move around in your hands far more than on your head. When they're on, your head angles the headphones so they're squeezing the metal track so they don't move. They sound great, but they are a little bass heavy. The mid and upper ranges sound nice, but they may be drowned out by the lower ranges. Overall, these headphones are definitely worth the money and are a fair replacement for my old AKG K66s.
I have a Kodak DC3400. It only has 8MB memory so I could only take about 11 pictures. Now I can take about 40. It is great!
Connected 4 of these to the same computer to run DNS. Till now works 24/7 for a couple of monts without any problem neither resouce conflicts (other SYBA hardware gave me tons of problems). Didn't have even to install the driver. WinXP recognized it as "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM3)" to (COM6). Recomended product.
Okay simply put I purchased three HDMI cables: a Sony HDMI cable from Walmart, an Accel from [...] and this cable(All of which I interchanged on my PS3 to determine the best picture quality available from the three). Now of the three cables the Sony was the best of all I noticed the most definition with this cable. The Accel was pretty decent as well but lacked as much detail as the sony, but with this cable there is a picture and that's about it. I notice how this cable cant handle blu-ray well its too much data for this cable to keep up with which made colors look slightly off(they say its all 1's and 0's but I think this one's missing a couple.....hundred.....thousand of em)worst hdmi cable in my opinion. Do your self a favor and get a decent(not cheap)hdmi cable that wont break the bank!!!![...]
I ordered this it to be used in a second car. It works fine and stays put.
Obtained these high quality Cat6 cables through Amazon from Cables To Go. Used them to replace some of the aging Cat5 cables I had attached to my Gigabit home network. Snagless cables work great and the price was not to be passed up.
Sound was great. I made almost a whole break room jump when I demonstrated them to this lady at work who was looking for a portable audio solution. Didn't distort at my mp3 player's max output.Battery pack was........... loose. The springs that are supposed to hold the batteries in place just barely press the batteries against the opposite terminal, and when I moved the speakers even a bit the batteries fell out and bounced around in the casing. Solution: stretch the springs out of course, but very carefully. I also cut up a bit of foam mattress into strips and glued it in the cover. Works fine now.Six AAA batteries seems a bit much though. With rechargables it's not really too bad, but still.......... I'll see how the Altec Lansing Hockey Puck speakers sound with three AAAs and then I'll decide which I want to take with me everywhere I go.
These are fantastic for the price, the foam earbuds work wonders in noisy enviorments like airplanes and long car rides. The foam isnt as reusable as the rubber pieces included and can get a little rough on the ears however they're cheap to replace and fit odd size ears (like mine). The sound they put out is excellent and very well detailed however they do lack bass of other larger headphones I've used in the past. Plug and wires seems of a better grade and much more sturdy then most other brands you would buy in the store. Highly recommended with a star deduction for the lack of bass they reproduce.
Battery when initially installed did not make good contact. Once I realized that it worked fine.
The last time I bought a Brother product, it was an electric typewriter that I was very happy with. The MFC-3100C had a superior combination of price and function when I bought it about 3 years before its utter failure.It has a major defect I now know of called "machine error 41". It won't print. It also won't print B&W; even if the black cartridge is full and the color cartridges are empty (before machine error 41). It has also spent a lot of time washing itself and has never put out more than barely acceptable copy.I've also had trouble configuring it to automatically pick up faxes. The bottom line... this one is a dog. That is to say, don't buy it new or used. Disappointment is the norm for this product.
I bought the printer in November 2001 for home use. I typically do not print more than 20 pages per week. The printer worked fine until about a month ago when I discovered a pool of ink at the bottom of printer. I assumed it was a faulty ink cartridge, cleaned it up and bought a new cartridge. I have ink at the bottom of the printer again. I contacted Epson. After a couple of emails, they suggested that I call their tech support line. That would cost $10 just to talk to them. The printer goes in the garbage and I am replacing it with an HP.
Be careful not to buy a NiCd battery for a charger set for Ni-MH !!! The unit could overheat because the correct charging current is higher on the Ni-MH. The original battery BT-446 said Ni-MH on the label, and this GE is clearly labelled NiCd.
I've been using a logitech trackball in one form or another for about 15 years. It was awkward for about a month to get used to but once I got used to it, I hate using a mouse. Using my thumb to move the ball around instead of my whole hand is not only convenient and space saving, it causes less strain on my wrist and elbow. After a few hours of using a mouse, my wrist and elbow ache but I can use one of these all day with very little discomfort. It's great for gaming as well. Just adjust the sensitivity up and you can play twitch games as well as a mouse. I just wish they would make one with extra programmable buttons. One over by the pinky finger would be great.
this device is totally unusable under the win2k o/s. i bought it for capturing feature movies, but the s/w is too primitive to be of any use. it doesn't have any provision for splitting the output stream into multiple files, so you get a giant single file that can only be split using very expensive s/w that is not included. to be honest, i can't see any other use for this product since there are many other products dedicated to home movie transfer. go out to the creative support site and try to find any information regarding this product running under win2k -- nada, zilch, squat. i will be returning mine for a refund immediately. all in all, a hastily released product. i don't think the other reviewer actually used the thing, since you have to install the s/w drivers before you hook up the usb cables (his review clearly states he hooked up the usb before installing the s/w).
This is way better than buying a dedicated camera bag. Why? cause you can put your camera in this pouch and throw it in any bag, in the middle of clothes and accessories and whatnot. So it's versatile, and I like freedom. You can't expect to carry your camera bag everywhere, but you can carry this one everywhere. I've had it for 5+ years now and I still swear by it: camera has no scratches whatsoever!
Despite not being written on the packaging or website my HP iPaq RX3417 was compatible with this keyboard.Unfortunatly the software supplied was extremely bad, clogging my PDA making it run very slowely. As well as this, it also flickered when in use making the settings for the keyboard very difficult to change.In terms of hardware, I found the size and position of keys to be the biggest problem. While targus does include all 5 rows of a standard keyboard, it shrinks the top row (numbers) and the bottom row (space bar). This makes it very difficult to use the space bar (which is for some reason split into three parts) and the numbers (which could have been made full size as there is nothing else in the way). I found myself constantly not hitting the right key or not hitting the right key hard enough for the key to register. In terms of key position, there is a gap between the keys on the left side and right side of the keyboard making hitting the keys in the middle very difficult. Some keys are also very small (e.g. the right shift key and backspace) making them difficult to use (strange considering they are used a lot on keyboards).One of the biggest problems I had with the keyboard was the lack of proper arrow keys. Targus includes an oval shaped four direction button that controls a mouse cursor that appears on the screen. This mouse cursor is useful, but needs to be supplemented with normal Up, Down, Left and Right keys which are needed when typing to go back to another part of the document. Using the mouse to do this is very frustrating.The final negative thing about this keyboard was the price. I paid AUD$149.95 for this keyboard. Doing some research on the internet found better models (i.e. Think Outside Stowaway IR Keyboard) available for less than half the price (around AUD$70) and bluetooth keyboards available for less than AUD$190. I think it might be about time Targus releases a new model PDA keyboard with a design and software that are suitable for the use the keyboard will get. No more tiny keys and no more than two space bars!
The ink will not stick to a photo! It doesn't dry. Terrible product. Would be better off using a green ultra fine point sharpie.
I got 2 of these, one for office use and one for home use. I do some gaming at home, in the office it's just used for day to day work. Within a couple of weeks both of these started curling up on the bottom edge (where you hand actually rests) and basically became unuseable. Any time you need to move the mouse lower or closer to yourself, you end up running it up a bump, at which point it loses it's normal flat stance and the laser sensor stops working. Both were thrown out within a month of use.
These aren't headphones, these are speakers. The sound leakage is ridiculous, you can have the headphones on normal volume and anyone else in the room will be able to hear what you're listening to easily. The headphones have good sound though, and bass. The only problem is the sound leakage.
I bought as copy of the pionerr DVD recorder from Best Denki in Singapore and the recorder can do feature like simple edit after recording, record TV programme, copy non protected disc, writing bad disc, record from camcorders, line in recording from any deivce like VCR by using program L1 (line 1) and the playback could play multiregional purchased DVD and play RCE disc of code 1 (columbia tristar/sony picture based disc). This gives user a chance toi select any titles they wished to view which add more viewing experience and entertainment.Review by:Dr, MR Franc MBBS (PhD) GPS Ang Poon KahDirector 'lou Ye' - Ang Poon Kah for film summer palace.
I've had my TV Wonder for a couple of months now. FIrst I used it with a celeron 400MHZ laptop suing Windows 2000, and now I'm using it with my new Athlon 1.4Ghz desktop using Windows Me.Even on the laptop, it was great for TV watching (but no so great for video capturing). When I installed it in my desktop at first I had problems when I tried to capture video, but all that changed with a few configuration changes.The included ATI software is excellent for TV watching, but for video capturing I recommend getting Virtualdub, it's free and so far I'm only dropping about 7% of all the frames, which is pretty good for a USB device. ATI's software drops more frames and works better saving in uncompressed AVI (which only lets me capture a little more than 81 minutes in my 20GB second hard drive).If you can't afford a hardware encoder, buy this gadget, it'll let watch TV too. Just remember to use better software and try to capture to a separate hard drive.
I really should have done more homework before I purchased this product. What I really needed was a mic to record meetings around a conference table. But what stuck me later was that this unit's boom-type mic didn't provide better quality over an integrated mic-headset unit. If I have to stay close to a mic, why limit my mobility with a table-top unit?
I'm pleased with my recent purchase of this camera, and am captivated by it's movie-capture ability! What fun! The only downside so far is the quality of the movie, but that is not this camera's main function so it seems excusable. It's an intuitive camera and already I feel very familiar with its menus and buttons. Thanks Sony for making such an affordable, high quality camera!
Outstanding....Everything it should be and more. Its compact, Looks sleek, less than 5 minutes to set up right out of the packaging and into the fire. At last someone was finally thinking like a user. Well Done, Well Done.DKen-1
This is the second Toshiba Laptop I've owned, the first one was a big bulky but bulletproof Toshiba Satellite A25-S207. The thing I like about toshibas is the fact that they come with a boot up disk that can absolutely wipe your computer clean. I owned my first toshiba for 2 years before programs and junk had built up and the computer was running sluggish, so I backed up my files on an external hard drive and wiped the system clean. Followed by reinstalling my most important documents and having literally a brand new system. This computer has been in my posession for 3 months and it's worked flawlessly.I don't pretend to know all the fine details of computing technology. I use this computer to write papers, play download and upload music, watch DVDs or burn them on the go, and surf the internet. I do NOT game on this and I don't recommend it. Although the computer is strong I doubt it could handle the latest computer graphics. It is not meant to do anything a desktop replacement can do nor is it meant to be a gaming notebook. This is for people on the go. Any College student would LOVE this! it's fast, light, quiet and the screen is flawlessly beautiful.The software preinstalled on this computer can help anybody figure out whats going on with wi fi connections or other diagnostic type problems. Overall I gave it a 5 because it does everything I ask of it. Toshiba is a good solid brand, you won't regret buying this. I made the mistake of sacraficing reliability for portability by getting a Dell 700m which only lasted me about 8 months before the motherboard fried. This computer will not fry on you. Toshibas are great, my 2 year old Satellite was just too old I'm sure it still works to this day, I sold it. anyways get this compter for 1000 and you won't be disappointed. Trust me
I have this MP3 Player and truly love it. It has the same quality as any IPod that I've ever listened to. The fully adjustable Equalizer Allows you to create just the type of sound you like hearing. I typically like having pretty strong treble my music and it replicates it fantastically! With just a quick browsing of the manual you can easily figure out how to maneuver around the menu like a pro! It does have one minor drawback that was not really a factor for me, but for my sister. I bought her one of these for Xmas and didn't realize that she didn't have Windows XP but 98 SP2 and it simply won't run on it. As I said before, it's not a problem for me though! She'll just need to upgrade to XP and become current with the times!I would definitely recommend this player to anyone looking for a relatively inexpensive MP3 player. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
this player (as well as the F85) comes in three colors:gold (FA95)silver (FA92)black (FA90)some people complained that it didn't come in silver.also, no dvd-audio player has a digital output. it's only 6.1 analog out.as for the product, it is the best overall player in its price range. do your research before you pontificate.
works great WITH A Nikon except the flash is wobbly. needs the extra bracket for the sb flash. then the flash is a little cock-eyed.
We love this thing!Setup was a snap. I really expected it to be much more cumbersome than it was, but they obviously did a lot of usability testing on the product. I had it hooked up in 10 minutes, and within 1.5 hours, I had signed up for the Tivo subscription AND downloaded and processed the entire guide. Unfortunately, there are some limitations for certain AV hookups -- we had to make some tradeoffs with ours, but it was worth it.Using it is a snap. My wife has never been able to record a show with a VCR, but with 5 minutes of explanation, she was able to record a show through the guide, setup a season pass to record every upcoming episode of her favorite show, and setup a wishlist to record every show that had her favorite actor in it. The on-screen prompts and instructions are crystal clear -- I would, however, prefer more shortcuts. I can imagine that always following the prompts will get old.Picture quality was very good. I braced myself for some degradation in quality, but there's minimal on our set. The unit hums a bit, but the sound is easily masked by the normal TV volume, and ours is in a closing entertainment center, so we don't notice it.The pause between channel changes is generally 1 to 2 seconds, but I never notice it because I generally use the guide to move around. That's my favorite part of the Tivo -- I don't waste time channel switching any more. I use the guide -- if I see something I like, I watch it; otherwise, the TV is turned off. And I always pause the shows I like for 15 minutes so I can fast forward through the commercials. The fast forward and rewind are fantastic, too -- too much to write here, but you will like it. No more anticipatory button pressing!
Needed a way to hook my PC tower to my flat screen tv in my living room. This was the perfect solution. Money (and not much of it) well spent!
Deliver in 2 day have it set up and run with my laser printer, i really like this cable and will recommend this to anyone.
Had these headphones for 4 years, they have been great. The ear padding has wear because of the use now and I am looking for another pair...this pair made me love labtec as a brand.These headphones had clear and loud sound also a long cord for distance between the screen and me. Extremely comfortable and they were sturdy for 3 of the 4 years.I got these at a bargain price of $10.I would buy them again If they were available at that price.I recommend these if you can find them at a reasonable price.Great for watching movies, videos, making music, or just listening to music...they allow the user to hear certain sounds which you would not usually hear if the music was playing on speakers.
I'm not a fan of "name brand" cables as most are overpriced and simply a rip off. However these are inexpensive enough and work fine if you need to split an RCA signal. What else is there to say?
Vaio specific zip up laptop cover - fits very well and leaves room for power cord accessories to fit inside. I used this in conjunction with the travel case for extra protection. When not using laptop keep it inside this cover so the unit is not out in the open.
I have been using my new MX Duo for about a week now and I am truly impressed with the quality and reliability of this setup. My laptop's screen broke, and instead of having it fixed I decided to create a makeshift desktop. I was looking for a keyboard/mouse duo that support USB connections since I didn't have a keyboard/mouse connector on my computer. After shopping around, and looking at a few Microsoft and Logitech products, I found the Logitech Duo to be one of the best deals for the money and reputation. I can't say it has dissapointed me.The setup was a breeze. This was a truly plug and play experience for me. I am using Windows XP. As soon as I connected the base to the USB port, the keyboard started working. There was no need to install software or configure anything. It worked right out of the box. Of course, later on I installed the software and played with the configurations to customize the different keys to my liking. The mouse was a little different because it needed to be charged. At first, I could not figure out where I was supposed to plug the AC adapter. I finally figured out that the USB connector had an extra &quot;plug&quot; where the AC adapter could be connected. This was a little bit of a nuissance. I suppose most people will see this connector when they're plugging in the base to their USB port but I happened to miss it and thus spent 10 minutes looking for the AC adapter connection.Using the keyboard and mouse has been a true improvement over any other keyboards/mouses I have used before. The keyboard's look and feel is amazing. Tapping on the keys is very comfortable and I don't notice any difference in performance or comfort. I have brought the keyboard about 6-7 ft from the base and it still works with no problems whatsoever. The extra keys on the keyboard are very useful but I have to say I am one of those people who is accustomed to his own shortcuts so I find myself using only the volume key and on ocassion the &quot;GO&quot; key to open my browser. For my own preference, the special keys are too much out of the way for me to bother to use them. I would rather use the mouse.Finally onto the mouse, which I think is the biggest strenght of the bundle. I know some people have found the mouse too heavy but it's not like you're carrying around with you. To me it's just perfect in size and design. The wheel works perfectly and the &quot;back and forward&quot; buttons to the side are very very useful. The &quot;quick switch&quot; button located right under the wheel is also very helpful when you find yourself going between applications and don't want to key pushing CTRL + TAB. The mouse's response is very good - even better than the Microsoft optical mouse I had before, and I seem to experience no drops in performance or reliability even when moving the mouse 5-6 ft away from the base.Overall, I am thrilled with this package. My only complaint is that the mouse seems to discharge rather quickly (I mean 3-4 days of average-to-high use) but you can always leave it charging at night so it's not that big of a deal. For this price and this amount of performance, Logitech really has a great product with the Cordless MX duo.
Using 2 different Compaq notebooks, a Evo N1000c and a Armada E500, both running Windows XP Professional, when I install this USB2.0/1394 combo card (with the external power adapter connected to the card), I get a "yellow bang" in Device Manager for the USB 2.0 driver ("Enhanced PCI to USB Host Adapter"), Code 10, "Device Cannot Start". Siig does not have a 800 number for tech support. I e-mailed their tech support with this problem description, I am waiting for a reply (still nothing after 8 hours). I followed all directions in the box and on the Siig web site, yellow bang will not go away (USB 2.0 driver will not load). I am not happy at this point, will probably return the card.** Update 7/15/2003 **Siig Tech Support responded via e-mail, and determined that this card is not compatible with both my Compaq laptop units. So, I'm forced to return the card for a refund. One star rating because I could not get the card to fully install with my laptops.
Quality, material, design, space compartments, it's all built in with absolute workmanship. It is expensive but it is a camera bag that will last you a lifetime if it's well cared for. Highly recommended gear investment.
I received my order in a timely manner. I received the HP 56 cartridge, but the expiration date was June 2010. It expired two and one half years before I received it! It does work so I gave it one star, but for how long? I will NEVER order from this vendor again! I will also tell my friends!
We recently used this item for vacation. We just loved it.It helped us from getting lost and we were able to find where we wanted/needed to go.The speed function also helped us from going too fast over the speed limit.I would recommend this product for travelers even once a year ones like we are.The only problem with this item is I did not update it before we left and there were some street changes made, so actually it was my fault.
I originally did extensive research on the "vertical palm size" mini-DV camcorders and narrowed my decision down to the Sony DCR-PC9, the Canon Elura 20MC and the JVC GR-DVM75. Let me tell you that this was an extremely difficult evaluation because all three cameras have their strengths and weaknesses and there was no clear choice. To make a long story short, I ended up purchasing all 3 camcorders and performed side by side comparisons which was the only effective way to full assess the cameras.Although you can make arguments that one camera had slightly sharper images or another one handled colors well, all three cameras produced crisp, accurate colored images in outdoor sunlight settings. Cannon claims about 400 lines of resolution, Sony states up to 500 and JVC claims 520 lines. Unless you are viewing on a high definition TV or computer monitors, you could not distinguish between the resolutions and even then, the differences are subtle. Under outdoor overcast conditions, the colors for all 3 cameras were on the dull side but the video still was of decent quality. All three camcorders did not perform well under low light conditions. The low light video taping was indoors at night with single or double lamp lighting with light bulbs between 60 and 100 watts. The Cannon Elura produced the poorest quality video (even with the low light setting) - very dark and grainy. The Sony and JVC with standard auto-shutter settings produced about the same level of video quality which was less grainy but still on the dark side. The lower shutter speed settings on the JVC and Sony improves the image but the video becomes very choppy. As stated in other reviews, the Sony Night Shot (IR based) feature is impressive and works relatively well under "no light" conditions but creates the greenish monotone image. FYI, I find the Lux rating of each camera to be somewhat meaningless since there is no standard for this specification.Sound quality is good on all 3 cameras but I do agree with the other reviewers who have commented on the problems associated with having the microphone located on the top of the camera. All the camcorders pick up some motor noise but the noise seemed to be more prevalent on the Canon. I also thought the sound was a little muffled on the Canon when compared to the other two camcorders. The Canon and JVC have wind screen options but I found them to be of limited value.Not surprisingly, the digital stills from all 3 cameras were extremely poor. Even with the XGA resolution and built-in flash, the JVC stills were only marginally better than that of the other cameras. The best field stills (captured from video) came from the Canon and then the JVC. If you want to produce "print quality" digital stills, my recommendation is to purchase a separate dedicated digital camera instead of spending extra money on a higher CCD count.You can read about specific features and functions in other reviews for the 3 camcorders but here is a summary of my side by side comparison:For the Canon Elura 20MCPros: Quality Video, Progressive Scan, extended Recording Modes, good ergonomics and design, well constructed, the smallest of the 3 camcorders, manual exposure and shutter speed settingsCons: Poor low light quality, short battery life, too small for large hands, microphone picks up the most motor noise of the 3 cameras, poor stills, no software, requires an attachment for external microphone and head phone, no USB support, the least features/functions of the 3 camerasFor the Sony DCR-PC9Pros: Quality Video, NightShot, the most features/functions of the 3 cameras, battery life was about 30% better than the other camcorders, lens ring for manual focus, 30 mm lens - a little easier to find filters and attachmentsCons: Construction feels cheap, Poor Ergonomics, poor stills, cumbersome menu system, uses Sony's proprietary memory stick, limited remote controller functionsFor the JVC GR-DVM75Pros: Quality Video, High Band Processor emulates progressive scan, Built In Flash, well designed remote controller, good number of features/settingsCons: Construction feels cheap, Poor stills, short battery life, poor viewfinder resolution, requires a docking station for USB connection,Here are a couple of general observations for purchasing a camcorder. Most sales people only know the specs of each camera but have limited (if any) "actual use" experience outside the store. The image quality on the LCD screen is not a good indicator of the actual quality of the recorded video - you really need to view the video image on a TV screen. Finally, you cannot fully assess the quality of a camcorder within the confines of a store.Because I enjoy the special functions and am planning to do quite a bit of indoor video taping I decided to keep the Sony. I really hated to give up the Canon progressive scan. I originally thought I would keep the Canon but the poor quality video in low light eventually prompted me to evaluate the Sony. Based on other reviews, I also had some concerns with the quality of the JVC hardware but the construction seemed to be on par with that of the Sony camcorder. The bottom line is that each camcorder is an excellent product and the best camera for you is dependent on your needs. If you are on a budget, the JVC offers the best overall value, performance, and features for your money. If you are primarily video taping under good lighting conditions and want to capture stills from video, then I would recommend the Cannon. The Elura was also the most compact, most comfortable and best designed. If you need a camera with many digital effects, options and special functions and are video taping in lower light/night conditions then I would purchase the Sony. Good luck!
What can i say, love these headphones. They work wonderfully and the sound is exquisite! A bit bulky, but it knocks out all the outside sounds and lets you enjoy the book or music or whatever you want to listen to without interruptions of noise from the room or wherever you are. Comfortable as they can be, and no crackling when the cord is moved, no fading just great sound!! and an extra long cord!! Great Buy!!
I've been using these a few weeks now. They only last about 1.5 hours, whereas my real Sennheiser batteries last nearly 5 hours. These are cheaper but who cares? What's completely unforgivable is that the seller makes it look like you are buying real Sennheiser. Never again. Make sure you are buying Sennheiser - and of course pay the $20 price.
I was looking for a mp3 player to bring to my desk for work, listen to in the car and something I could use while I was on the treadmill at the gym. This mp3 player is perfect for my needs. I really didn't want to spend the money on an ipod, and I didn't need videos and other stuff. I just wanted music. The 2GB memory is more than enough for me, and it does what I need it to do, play my songs to keep me occupied during work, driving or running. The ear buds that came with it are uncomfortable to me. But that could be me, I'm not a fan of the ear buds, I'd rather have regular headphones. Windows media player is a bit cumbersome, and you have to be patient the first couple times you make a playlist to get used to it, but I've made 3 playlists I have over 170 songs on the player and I haven't had to go back and do it again unless I want more songs. It's a great mp3 player, and would recommend it for anyone who was looking for one.
I have been using this device for over a year. The benefit of such a device is clear. You get everything in the palm of your hand. But the integration of a phone, pda, and mp3 player is where the end of a good idea meets the beginning of a poor implementation.The PDA is the best part of the device. It runs Windows Pocket PC Edition which syncronizes automatically and almost flawlessly with Outlook. But, getting to the information once it's sync'd can be a hassle because the device almost always requires two hands to operate. If you've ever used a Blackberry, you'll know what I mean in the first minute you hold the HP6315. With a Blackberry, every function can be done with one hand. Though it did take me a couple of weeks to learn my way around the Blackberry. Once you get it figured out, you could perform neuro-surgery and reply to your wife's text message to bring home milk and bread without missing beat. Just not on me. The HP6315 requires one hand to hold the device. The other to hold the stylus. But what is most frustrating about this is that the buttons for one handed operation are there. The functions just are not implemented.It is a close race as to which of the two remaining functions are the worst. The phone sucks. The mp3 player blows.The phone at first almost had me returning the device. It was always two bars less than my wife's Nokia, from the same wireless provider, when we were in the same place. But that wasn't the worst of it. If I lost the cellular signal, it would not re-aquire a signal until I performed a hardware reset. A firmware upgrade resolved this almost completely. Now, the device just locks up occasionally 2 or 3 times a week requiring a hardware reset to resume.The mp3 player is really just a portable version of Windows Media Player playing through the lousiest speaker ever wired to an electrical source.I put up with all of it's shortcomings for the simple advantage of only needing to carry one device. I am eagerly awaiting the second generation. But, I will not be so quck to buy the first one to hit the market this time. Five hundred bucks is a lot to pay just to be a multi-billion dollar company's beta tester.
I find the product technically exceptional. The look is elegant but the problem comes in keeping it looking good because you can't keep finderprints off it. A mat type finish would be more practical.Les
I have used Verbatim DVDs for a long time and have always had good luck. So far no problems with this brand. I would recommend this brand to those looking for a reliable way to backup DVDs/photos, etc.
I bought several of these for friends and family, and I kept my self a 1 GB one. I'm happy with it, fast transfer rates with USB 2.0 ports, very small and portable, and, best of all, very cheap.I did not give it 5 stars because the protective case does not fit tighlty on them, so if you are not careful, it may fall off and you can lose it (both cap and protective case). My wife already lost 1 cap after only two weeks of use.But on the other hand, I can agree with other reviewers in that the little thing is washer-machine safe, after my brother-in-law had his pass the laundry test, twice.
This is a great monitor, and you can't beat the price! I have purchased three of these monitors now - one as a gift, one for home office and one for my public office. It has great color quality and clarity. It's compact enough to fit in a smaller office space, but you still get the larger, wide screen. It is plug and play. Just make sure you set your computer to the correct resolution, and you are good to go.
I will make this short and to the point. I am a professional writer using this microphone with Dragon Naturally Speaking. It is the most accurate and easiest to use of any microphone I have ever used with Dragon over a ten year period.
Much better than the one that came with iPod. You can't beat the price. This is a great stereo earphone
I tried this product, because I've tried the D-Link, Netgear and Hauppauge (spelling?) media player products, and really haven't liked any of them. This one is nice and small, but I'd rather have a plain rectangular, box shape personally. Setup was a breeze. Unfortunately, the playback of movies has been less than desired. I have this unit hooked up to my local switch, where my file server is also connected. I use WinTV to record tv shows, and save them to the file server. The OSD has a hard time playing them. Sometimes, it can't play them at all, other times it does play, but the video and audio is so choppy, you can't watch it. I think the firmware is young, and is going through lots of changes, so I'm going to stick with it for a bit. Also, there is no built in wifi support yet, but they say it is coming.
Well, I was waiting for a long time for Apple to design a product with enough storage space for my entire music collection. This is my first Ipod and third MP3 player.I'm very happy with the storage capacity because I could load all my music plus all my data, using the "Use as hard drive" feature.I already said it's my first Ipod, so I wasn't used to the operating system and commands.About it I can say it's very easy to use and I learned it quickly.The only downside to this equipment is that, now that all my music is loaded, sometimes it's a little difficult to find a specific song.I have to say that I haven't finished updating all the tags of my music collection (Title, Artist, Genre, etc.), so this can be contributing a little to the search process, but even if I had all my collection updated, the clickwheel by itself isn't handy enough to help me find a specific song. I think Apple should think about updating the clickwheel with a different tool to navigate.Some people may say, the Ipod touch has the solution..., but it doesn't have enough storage to me.So, summarizing, I'm happy with my Ipod.
This product is of excellent quality. It Works well with my camcorder. I received it on time. The price is very good.
I bought these two cables for 4.68 and free shipping. Great clear picture. You are crazy to buy the expensive HDMI cables when you get no better picture quality.
I own this headphones for more than a month now. I have other brand high-end headphones before so I have something to compare with.At first, when I wear this headphones, the sound was flat, nothing I would suggest this is a great headphones like all the other reviews stated. I thought my hearing are bad.The headphones by default, has a foam type ear-tips attached. It is comfortable, so I had been using it for as long as I have it. Sometimes, I switched to other tips but I always switched back to the foam tips ones as they are more comfortable and have better sound. However, the sound is still flat, especially on the bass side.Today, just for the heck of it, try to put on the double-flank tips again. I had tried that before, it didn't fit and the sound was terrible. I don't know why, but today, I talked to myself, I must be not wearing it right. So I try to put on the double flank ear tip again, but this time, I really really pushing it into my ear. Oh My God, the sound is day and night. Now I am enjoying all the great sound of this headphones, the bass, the mid and the high are so well presented. I did not realize I did not wear my headphone right before. You really have to push it hard so that it is really push thru to your ear.There is a trick how to wear double-flank ear tips. You lift up the ear before you insert the ear tips, that way, the tip can goes in much easier. You will not need to wrestle the tip that much.. For those of you who are not happy with the sound, like myself before I use the double-flank tips, give it a try. You should hear the difference.
This unit looked impressive and gorgeous when I played with it in Circuit City. The first time I used it on the road, I noticed the street name of the next turn was hard to read especially when the road is a bit bumpy. I needed to glance at the street name often because Samantha's pronuciation is robotic and at times hard to understand. Well, with some hints from the forums of gpspassion.com and about 5 hours of experimenting and poking at the code, I finally succeeded in changing the next turn street name from a measly 16-point to a much more readable 25-point bold font. I also changed the current street name from 16-point to 19-point bold. You can see a picture with the new display as a "customer image" above.I also recommend that you choose one of the "skins" offered by Phi38, Therock, or Riks in the Gpspassion forums. I am using the Phi38 skin. Now I can tap the current street name to switch between day and night display, tap the next turn street name to display the entire route, tap another button to mute, tap yet another to switch between 2D and 3D; all that right on the main display. Ask questions on the forum if you need help (but do read the posts first because people there don't like newbies asking questions already answered previously).I was a bit disappointed that the US model does not have the standard European power cradle with the power cord to the side. The US version has the power cord to the bottom making mounting on the dash much harder (in California, you are not supposed to mount the unit to the windshield).I applied a screen protector to my unit. It was called "Screenguardz". I ordered a pack of 15 for about $11. To find the right size, search for Nuvi 650 because it has the exact display size as Mio C520.
I just contacted Sony's customer service line and found out that all DVP-S330s manufactured before 8/99 have lip sync problems in random players, so make sure your 330 was manufactured after 8/99 otherwise it's a crapshoot. I'm returning mine now. Strangely, Sony has no recall procedure in place because they claim that not every 330 in the batch manufactured before 8/99 has had a problem. I think they should inform the retailers anyway! Well, at least you know now.
If you're trying to print to your trusty HP LaserJet 4000 or 4050 printer using that new fangled Windows 7 computer you just bought you may be out of luck if you're trying to use one of those USB/Parallel converting cables. It may work, it may not (chances are it won't).But this thing is your answer. Hopefully you'll already have WiFi in your home with a few RJ45 ports on it. That's pretty much all you need. This will work if your PC is connected to the Internet via WiFi or hard wired. I got mine used from a friend who already configured the server's IP address but once I opened up the box, I was printing in under 10-minutes. Just have to "add printer", choose a TCP/IP port and type in the server's IP addres and you're pretty much done!I'm running this from a WIN XP Professional machine as well as a new Win 7 Home Premium unit.
This device was quite easy to set up and use. But it "skips"--from a momentary skip to a pause of a few seconds--an average of more than once an hour, I'd estimate. This happens even when the sending unit is only 15 feet from the receiving unit and in direct line of view. I think it may be unsatisfactory as a way to deliver music from my PC to my stereo system.
Needed a USB gaming headset for my MacBook Pro. This was recommended and it works great. No software necessary.
What we wanted at a great price! Item shipped quickly with free freight. We hope to be able to find more deals like this for our printer. Thanks!
I bought this battery so long ago; I can't even begin to remember how old this thing is. It just keeps on working and working.On a recent trip to Europe I forgot my iPad charger, remember that device requires a 10W USB charger and nothing I had would charge the thing; except this battery. It was a struggle, but I managed to keep my iPad running for 10 days. I'm happy to report, this battery will charge an iPad. A 100% APC charge equates to about 20-25% of a charge on the iPad.Simplicity, that's this battery. Plug the battery into a laptop, or USB adapter wall wart (like an iPhone adapter), with a mini USB cable (the ultra common cable for digital cameras) and wait about 4 hours for the battery to fully charge. How do you know it is fully charged? Press the silver button, the white light bar on the front lights up in 4 segments to show percent charge. When all four lights are lit (the bar is fully lit), the battery is 100%.How to charge a device, plug the big USB rectangular side of your USB cable into the USB port, press the silver button and 20 minutes of charging happens. The white light on the front shows how much battery is left.One press is about enough to fully charge a completely dead iPhone 3 or 3Gs. It takes two or three pushes to get 25% on an iPad. Any other USB device can be charged with this thing.If I'm guessing, this battery is about 2 or 3 years old. It still works perfectly.
Love everything about this camera. Have had it for a few years and its durability and reliability stands the test. Newer models such as the 40D feel great and have larger viewing screens. My next upgrade will be to a 5D.
I purchased this power supply in late 2009. It always seemed to run hotter than any other fan I had, which caused the occasional overheating problem, and was quite nosy when running resource-intensive programs. The fan died last week (after running for only 1.5 years), which resulted in the computer shutting down if I did anything more than surf the web. I did buy it at a considerable discount, which makes me feel better about its short life. I purchased a new Corsair Enthusiast Series power supply last week, which is quieter at idle, barely gets any louder when gaming and keeps my case at or about room temperature. It is more expensive than the Antec EA500, but like always, you do get what you pay for.
I decided a lot before buying this camera, the tie was between cannon S2 IS and Sony DSC-H1. I finally decided to go for DSC-H1This is an absolutly great camera, the 12x zoom rocks. The image stabilization is also awesome. The only con is that, it has a very bright flash which throws up a lot of artificial light on the subject. The battery life (sony) is also good. But Cannon S2 uses the SD card which has become very cheap, where as H1 uses the memory stick which is costlier when comepared to SD.overall the DSC-H1 is a great camera, but i would rather recommend going for a digital SLR if you are on the passion side of photography, since DSLR's prices are tumbling down.
I've had the same problem as many of the recent reviewers. Using this Lacie drive for MacOS Time Machine backups, 2 drives (one for my son, one for me) died within 18 months. The light blinks, but the drive is not recognized by MacOS. Piece of Crap!
Gave this unit to my husband for his birthday and he loves it. He can now sit by the pool and listen to his iPod music and be able to hear what is going on. He can also share the music. It plays off an electric cord or batteries. It recharges the iPod while its playing. The unit is small and light and easy to take with you. He knocked it off a table onto a stone deck and it survived undamaged. Sound quality is great.
This is my second Casio camera I have purchased. I previously had the EX s700 and my girlfriend destroyed it in her bag with hair products. I am 100% completely satisfied with this item. I am a tech person so buying this camera I knew had to meet my standards and it did. The pixel count is incredible in bright light the quality easily rivaled those of more expensive cameras. Low light situations posed no problem. The flash was bright in the dark and shed light on the subject with even distribution. The movie quality proves easily that one does not need a seperate camcorder. I easily recommend this camera and the s700 for everyday practical use and the outcome is professional looking or should I say professional quality pictures.Casio Exilim EX-S770RD 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Red)
This lens is an amazing piece of glass at a remarkably affordable price. While I will readily admit a preference for Canon's signature lenses, especially the IS line, this lens is very tack sharp and shows little or no blur with small jitters. For a closer range lens this is a perfect economical choice for those who want to take better portraits.
I like the idea of auto winding earbuds with volume control. The sound quality is quite nice for what I listen to &amp; over all I was pleased with the performance initially. However....they do not seem to be made to last. I would expect a product with a lifetime warranty to be built to last. The first thing to go was the left earbud/speaker housing. The insulation pulled out exposing the wires. Next the rubber rings on the earpieces became so loose they would come off in my ears or push off the outer edge when being inserted thus leaving a somewhat rough edge in contact with my ear. Next the point in the wire where it separates to go to each earpiece separated exposing the bare wires. Next the right earbud wire pulled out just as the left had. I can understand that pulling on the wires will cause the problems described above but it is unavoidable due to the setup of the earbuds. You are forced to pull on the earbuds themselves at first to remove them from the case. I will say that throughout all this the sound quality &amp; volume controls have continued to work fine.
If nothing else, this thing is a great conversation piece! I don't think any of the reviews mentioned that this keyboard is really just a thin rubber mat with the keys molded to it. You can roll it up and store it in your pocket, if you've got large pockets, or in an empty soup can. You've got to get one of these, if only for the amusement value. (The instructions say you can roll it but don't fold it.)Surprisingly, the thing actually works. I'm typing this review on it. I don't know if it will become my main keyboard, but I'll stick with it and see.The arrangement of the keys is pretty good. One nice thing -- the Control key is closer to the space key, overcoming one of my gripes about every other keyboard I've used. (I use the Kedit editor, with all the Ctrl-letter keys defined as shortcuts, so this saves me the constant stretch of my little finger.) The keys are very "sure" -- no missed strokes or double bounces. The raised bumps on the F and J keys make it easy to find home position. One review complained that the keys don't click; however, they're not silent, they make a satisfying little thump as you tap them. The rubber mat is "sticky", so the keyboard tends to stay put rather than sliding around.It comes with USB cable plus a PS/2 adapter, so it works with almost any PC as-is.Puzzling, however, is that some keys are duplicated, without apparent reason -- for example, two backspace keys right next to each other. And a big inconvenience: Home, End, and PageUp/Down require the Fn key, meaning I sometimes have to look down.Overall, so far, I like this thing, will certainly keep it for travel, may use it at home, too.
These are, simply put, the best pair of headphones I have tried... and i have yet to figure out why so many give it a low rating... I truly think the problem is in the &quot;head&quot; part of the &quot;headphone&quot;.The ONLY negative aspect of these I have found is the length of the cord on the left side - easily remedied with the (included) extension cord. I understand the rationale with which the cord was made to that particular length - and agree with it. It's easier to add to the total length than to take away. Shell out 25 cents for a clip to attach to the intersection if you think its too bulky or &quot;dangles&quot;.The extension cord more than likely is NOT faulty. The thing was designed to be used for exercising - and it IS a tight fit so the thing wont come apart when jostled roughly. Squeeze it together til it snaps, and suddenly you'll hear stereo. Its not hard, people. Stop bothering customer service for your inability to tell what a proper connection looks like.Yes, they sound like crap if you dont put the right size earpiece in. You can slap on the smallest size only (designed for the unusually small (but representable) portion of the population with TINY ear canals) and then show your friends at the music shop and have them laughing at you for paying 30 bucks for it... or you can follow the instructions and actually put in the right sized earpiece so the sound quality is apparent... THEN maybe you wont look so foolish ranting about how aweful these things are when obviously so many others have figured out how to use them.Another potential problem: these are QUALITY headphones. They WILL reveal the difference between the 64 kbps MP3s and the 256 kbps MP3s. Additionally, they will show the difference in output quality between mini ipods and the larger versions. The same files WILL sound different on different systems. With lower quality headphones you might not be able to hear that difference. Listen to a decent CD player (with a REAL CD [NOT burned]) with it. . . instead of that 64 kbps MP3 rap song you pulled from napster.I listen to flamesky files (256 DIRECT kbps) from my toshiba e800 PPC - flawless quality. I could, however, listen to a 56k streaming audio &quot;ghetto guys&quot; sample and be disappointed. But don't kill the messenger. The problem's NOT with the earphones. FYI: Flamesky DOES sound tinny through these headphones when played from a cheapo minx MP3 player - the difference in the devices - same file - is VERY noticeable.I have a great ear... I've played Piano for over 8 years, Oboe for 7, Melodic percussion for 6, and Guitar for I-dont-know-how-long. I hope you can take my word that these are NOT flat (check it with 2 guitar tuners - one output, one testing...) and DO have SOLID bass for earbuds. I have never found the bass to be uncomfortable (from Bon Jovi through Paul Simon) I have not, however, yet braved the vagaries of street rap with the things. . . so i cannot comment on every style of music. If you dont like bass, listen to music where the bass isnt intentionally jacked up in the recording studio. Again, its not that hard.I'm duly impressed with them. They compliment the capabilities of my music collection perfectly. . . and I have NO reservations on giving them 5 stars. They are excellent quality, especially for a sony product (I've been disappointed by their audio products numerous times before... but not with these)They are comfortable, have clear, balanced sound, and are pocket sized. 5 out of 5
I have to agree with all the other reviews!! We bought this about 2 years ago and have had 2 of them.. The first one stopped reading the DVDs.. I called Disney and they told me to send it back to them.. So I did on my dime and recieved a new one, at least I thought so.. It worked for about 7months and now is doing the same thing.. I love the look,but now I will have to go and buy just a plain cheap DVD player..Don't waste you time or money!!!!
this item works pretty well. I use it tom connect my computer to a projector. For these purposes i couldn't ask for much more.
I added this APS loader to my Minolta Film Scanner since it was the recommended accesory.I have transferred my APS films very confortably with this adapter. It has a motor that takes care of supplying the film to the scanner so that you can leave it working while digitizing.
I needed 10 outlets with surge protection where the wireless router, two computers, a fax machine, an answering machine, two cordless phones, two lamps, and a back massager live in my den. I was shocked at how much you can pay! The more expensive ones tend to be covered in white plastic; this one is gray metal with black outlets. It works. Who cares what it looks like? These items are usually placed under desks or tables where no one sees them once they are in use.
This cooler is AWESOME!! I'm very surprised that a major computer manufacturer like Dell/HP does not have an account with these guys. But I'm almost glad that they aren't due to the fact that they have to make a relative efficient processor with a lesser efficient cooler! My computer is running at least 10 degrees cooler than prior. My computer used to crash all the time after long periods of being on... However, I accidentally left my computer on for the whole weekend without any crash from overheating.The only reason that I am rating it as 4**** rather than 5***** is because my Socket A/462 eMachines 3070 didn't work with their brackets. I had to build a custom made adjustment from my 3070 bracket and attach it to the Zalman or else it would have been 0 *'s. Just a few drill holes into the Zalman's base and some bending and forcing for compatibility to my original bracket. Make sure it works with your computer's motherboard first!! It had stated that this was SocketA compatible however my motherboard doesn't allow any hole mounts and was blocked from installing the cooler easily. I'm sure this works with other SocketA computers well, but I just didn't luck out. Tiger's Direct even generously offered to accept a return. Well-made Korean product. Maybe Samsung and these guys will work together in the future or something. I got the AlCu version because even the 92mm is over the processor's recommended weight by a bit. 92mm is pretty damn large with the metal wrapping by the way and is already a very tight fit that needed custom adjustments around my power source.Unless you do a lot of gaming or something, I can't imagine why you would even need the 120mm gigantic 7700 version. Unless first of all you have the room to fit the larger version, I would go with the 92mm only. I would avoid the Cu/copper version altogether due to its even heavier 1.5X weight over the AlCu and that it only cools a degree or two cooler.Again, anybody with a computer, keep your computer running cool and efficient with this Zalman. My first deluxe option was to go with liquid cooling: The Zalman runs only a few degrees warmer than Liquid Cooling!! Save > $100 bucks and prevent maintenance of the liquid version.Noise Level: Very Quiet!! I didn't even realize how much quieter it would have been because my original fan was bearably whiny and slightly annoying but I didn't think much of it and accepted it as part of my computer experience.Completely different experience with the Zalman as it is MUCH quieter!! It is virtually silent compared to the original. If I had to guage it, I would guess it is 1.5X to 2X quieter to the original! So much so, if I went back to the original fan, it would probably drive me NUTS! It was just one of those things that you didn't know, you knew or found out until you had something to compare it to after the new experience.
Had a lot of trouble with Amazon on this order.The page I reviewed specified the item having a case but when it arrived...no case. wrote to Amazon and they sent me another set and the same happened. I had several telephone conversations with Amazon who kept telling me that I had ordered another item (without the case) which of course I hadn't. Amazon eventually resolved the matter by giving me both sets and refunding my purchase price. This was just as well because when I eventually opened and used the headphones they were actually MX - 300 (which was embossed into the headphones) Amazon need to take note of this and obviously make the ordering process less confusing because all they did was confuse themselves.The buyer obviously needs to bookmark the page they ordered from and ensure that the details are correct at checkout. Even so that may not help. My Mx 300's came in a plastic bag clearly marked with a label stating MX 400.All of that being said the Mx 300 are an ideal solution for anyone wishing to upgrade their MP3 player headphones. Cheap enough not to break the bank but much clearer and detailed than my Ipod earbuds which sounded muffled and lifeless in comparison. The Mx 300's do not suffer the volume loss that you get sometimes when replacing headphones and at a quarter of the price of Ipod headphones they are a bargain. My qualifications for the review? I own a $13,000.00 Hi- Fi system and if I can listen to the Mx 300's without complaint (given the price) then anyone can.I just wish that Amazon could have sent them to me without the fuss....
I received the Etymotic ER6i earbuds. about 2 hours ago. I'm using the ER6i on a Creative Zen Xtra 60gb (way better than Ipod, but that's for another review). I had been using the earphones that were provided by Creative with the Zen. I thought they were fairly adequate but I longed for a little more clarity- thus the er6i purchase.After plugging in and playing with the EAX settings on the Zen for a while, I decided the EAX was de-enhancing the bass and making the highs too tinny. I cut the EAX off and sat back to dig some sounds.Man! I was blown away! Phoebe Snow with Jeff Golub "Baby I'm Yours" (128kb 44100hz Joint Stereo). Man, I never heard Jeff's fingers sliding on the fretboard before. I never heard the slight laughter at the end of the piece either! Maybe...maybe I knew there was an organ scatting in the background...but I never heard it so clearly.I'm no audio expert, and I haven't tried any of the other competing $100.00 plus phones out there, but I know when my senses are rocked. Hell, I could hear musician's feet patting on the floor in time.On song after song I was suddenly hearing "all" the instruments and so much more accurately. On Orchestral pieces I could close my eyes and place each instruments position on the stage.I've read a lot of ER6i reviews by Ipod users who claimed that the bass was lacking with ER6i's. I would venture to say that the limitation there is more likely with the Ipod. If the bass got any lower on my Zen, it would be muddy. For example I have an over bassed mp3 that I always use to test bass response on speakers: Modern Jazz Quartet with Laurindo Almeida - One Note Samba from the album "Collaboration" -(128kb 44100hz Joint Stereo). For some strange reason studio mixing of the upright bass on this cut is damn near at the bottom of the audibility range. This usually makes the bass very muddy on poor quality speakers. The ER6i kept the bass clean and distinct!Want to know about isolation? After about an hour of listening, I looked up to see my wife in the doorway holding two fingers up and moving her mouth....I removed the earbuds, she was saying, "I called you on the phone two times......didn't you hear me?"Uh-oh guess that's a "con" or at least a caution.If you can afford to spring for better quality,I'd say do it.I hope this lay review is helpful to non-audio experts.
I received this from my Husband for my Birthday last week and I had always loved the camera since my husband got his this past summer. Now I have one of my own plus got this great Coach case and neck strap. Now I see its actually less than what my husband paid for his S230 withiout the case this summer.This should be a great seller for any woman for Xmas!
I have all my DirecTV receivers downstairs and I use my DirecTV remotes for the upstairs TV's with this unit, works like a charm! The only downside is if you have a harmony remote with a custom rechargeable battery this will not work...but anything that uses AAA or AA batteries a wonderful and amazing device
Much improved reception for an inexpensive, low-profile antenna. FM improvement more so than AM, but significant improvement for both. I live on the 2nd floor of 3, in the back (bordered by woods) of an apartment building. Happy with purchase.
I was using a Bose double cube for my center channel. It was weak, and insufficient. I decided to go with the PA CS1, wow what a difference. Great sound at a lower volume. Vocals are clear and defined. I tested the unit listening to that "movie previews guy" voice. EXACTLY like it is in the theater. AMAZING. Even regular TV voices/narration sound waaay better, (I watch alot of NGEO, TruTV, Discovery etc.) programs that have lots of narration.One note, it's big. But if your TV is 50in or larger, it looks decent. I think if it was with a smaller TV 42 in or smaller it would look overwhelming. If you have a large rear projection TV >60in, like I do, it looks great sitting on top of it, like a "beefed" up version of your TV. I like this look personally. Maybe it's a guy thing. I wouldn't get this if you don't like big speakers, and want to be discrete about it. But I'm personally convinced you will NOT get the same sound out of a BOSE center channel than you would with this. BOSE double cubes are great for surround, but that center channel was weak.
I have used this laptop for 6 months, it has great performance definitly, i can play many high end games on this laptop and they look GREAT on the bright vibrant screen.There is one problem though, the motherboard on these are very faulty, it seems at random my system will be dead. The mouse is dead, the screen is on but, you know the system isnt working.It seems to do this randomly.. somes times a week without it, or maybe 3 in a day, i also encounter the blue screen of death a lot...(the microsoft crash) which SHOULD be very rare on an XP machine.the keyboard layout is nice, when you get it it takes alittle time to get used to, but i type just as fast on this as a normal keyboard.there are 2 usb ports, they are on the right side of the laptop so it makes using a mouse very akward.This laptop is SO powerful and small, so its only natural that it would get hot, and when it gets hot the fan goes on...overall its average... but for the price i'd go withsomething else
Very good video and sound. Works as advertised. Takes very good video even at night . Would recommed to other.
These are, even on sale, more expensive than a lot of these FRS/GMRS units. However, they have a nice heft and feel; solid little units that work very nicely.I haven't pushed their distance ratings to their limits -- they work terrificly for kids going into the woods or down the road, talking to home base.With Motorola's "Interference Eliminator Codes", I haven't had any problems finding an unused channel & code combination.Some notes:- Motorola's Interference Eliminator Codes aren't compatible with all other makes of FRS/GMRS radios, so you'll have to check that if you want to use multiple brands of radios together.- Uses 3 AA batteries each, 6 total. They will last all day monitoring, with moderate talking, but you'll want a big stock of batteries or a set of rechargeable AAs.- There is a built-in NiCd rechargeable battery unit that replaces the standard 3 AAs of this model radio, available as an extra purchase. However, also look in to the other T5820 units that come with the NiCd built in. (search for T5820 to see the various options and colors.) ...- FRS is a low-power (1/2 watt, "2 miles") mode, free like the old Citizen's Band, while GMRS is higher power (1 watt, "5 miles") and requires an FCC license. This unit does both FRS and GMRS (though only a portion of the channels of each). A GMRS license is (relatively) easy to get ..., but you'll pay ... for one license to cover the whole family for 2 years, any number of radios. ("Relatively easy" means online government forms that are far easier than, say, filing your taxes. You have to get an "FRN" number, and then apply for the license.)
I got this case for my new Core 2 Duo Macbook, after getting one for the original they did.This case protects, and does not have any hinge issue that I've come across. It protects perfectly, and I can't tell you how many people have come up and asked me where did i get my case from!This case makes me wonder why no one did it earlier
I bought two of these for my, and my wifes car as we both have the JVC-KDHR1 head unit. It worked fine for my wife, who has an older iPod. Though navigating the menus via the head unit can be complicated and confusing until you get used to it.This unit did not work for me however. I have the same head unit, but use an iPod Touch. When connected the head continuously displays "CHECKING" and the iTouch displays "External Device Connected" whenever video or music is selected. No audio can be played or heard when the unit is connected. The problem seems to be that the iTouch is "aware" that an external controller is connected, but the JVC head unit is incapable "talking" to the iTouch. Apparently the external control interface, or command protocol, for the iTouch is different than previous iPods. Either JVC must implement this interface in their newer head units, or the iTouch needs to have a software mode that emulates an older iPod.I would be happy, even happier, if I could simply connect the iTouch via the control cable and have it 1) charge the iTouch, and 2) provide audio to the head unit. I don't need to control the iTouch via the head unit. This way it would function just like any iPod speaker/amplifier docking station. I feel certain there should be some hack or way of "fooling" the head unit into simply accepting the iTouch audio and provide charging voltage, but I haven't yet discovered one.In the interim I purchased another JVC connector cable that simply converts the same head unit input to a line level RCA stereo connection. I connect to that cable with, yet another, adapter cable that converts dual RCA (male) to 1/8" stereo (male) for the iTouch headphone jack. I also purchased a combination cigarette lighter holder-mount/charger/FM transmitter for the iTouch ridiculously cheap on eBay. I tried the FM transmitter and found the resulting audio extremely weak. So now I keep the iTouch mounted and connected to the holder for charging, and also connected to the head unit via the 1/8" headphone output. It's a complicated arrangement that also results in ignition noise, probably due to the multitple grounding paths provide by both cables. Still it's better than just the FM transmitter until a better solution becomes available.
I like the idea. I like the idea so much, upon seeing itI bought two on the spot, one for me, and one for mydaughter, so she could share listening to her music onan upcoming band trip.Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to work. Neither of them.At least, with the apple earbuds. I need to hunt downanother headphone to see if it'll work, but frankly, ifit won't work with the earbuds, that's unacceptable.I'll be returning them.
i thought i was getting a deal by not going to the mac store and purchasing this adapter for $85. however, i should have just went ahead and paid the extra $30 cause this one is a piece of crap. i don't even think it is really made by mac at all after comparing it to my old one. the markings on each vary in many ways including the apple logo and some of the print on the bottom. it really only works when it wants to after unplugging a few times and playing around with the part that plugs into the computer. and it didn't come with the white prongs that make it a square. only a long black cord. i tried to put the prongs from my old adapter on the new one, but they don't even fit properly. i figure if it they are both made by apple, it should have been a perfect fit, right? wrong. so sketchy. do yourself a favor, spend the extra $$$, go to the mac store.
I bought this wireless mouse a few months ago and have had numerous problems. This mouse just plain hasn't worked for me. I've tried every type of surface known to man and the mouse still has problems working properly. Buttons don't work, my left-right scroll doesn't work, pointer doesn't move correctly. My old Microsoft wired optical mouse was fine on the same surface. I seem to have good connection and battery, but can't continue to fight with this thing. I'm plugging in my wired mouse. I do have a Logitech wireless at home and it works great. Make sure you really shop around before you buy.
There are a lot of features about this camera that I like (alluded to in other reviews), but the vivid colours due to 3ccd technology is not one of them. I did a side by side comparison with my buddy's 3 year old Canon single-ccd and guess what? When played back thru his tv, my tv, my video projector, etc. his looked better. First of all, the resolution of the image seemed much better, and the colours were more accurate than my PVGVS70. For instance, we both shot a yellow sign -- it came out orange with the Panasonic.Mind you, it all looks good on its tiny lcd screen (providing you're looking at it absolutely directly head-on.)Also, as mentioned in the other reviews, the image stablizer is next to useless. Try full optical zoom and see if you can hand hold it -- hah! Makes the tele-macro function a waste of time, unless you're on a tripod. And furthermore, I see no point in the digital zoom function on any camera, let alone the PVGVS70 digital zoom which goes up to a whopping 700 X!! Even on a tripod, you can't get a decent picture at full zoom. It's all video pixel mush. Completely, utterly useless.I am so disappointed, as I was hoping to buy quality at $1000 (Can.), and the 3ccd held out a lot of promise. Also the good reviews I've read here and elsewhere... but I think the positive reviewers haven't done a true comparison. Believe me, it doesn't hold up and I intend to return my Panasonic today.
Excellent job from Thermalright engineers!! keeps my Core 2 Duo 6850 @ 3GHZ (Stock) at approx 40 Celsius Idle, on load reach 51
This is a good case, much space to store many camera objects and other features to facilitate the handling. It depends of the preference, a back pack case is easier to carry the camera to different places and this bag case is a good option for easiest camera handling.
They made a new listing for this case (how could I be the first to say it sucks?). MY PHONE IS SHATTERED. great protective case, as long as you never drop it.
I was a friend's home today and they had three of them running different photos in different rooms. I had not seem a Ceiva before and was very impressed until I saw the monthly usage fee. I would have to agree with the geek's view, and will wait until other providers have it and it can be accessed via the internet.
An optional neck strap should be available to run through the belt loop on the case.
Well, Onkyo's power ratings are, like that of many mid- and low-end receivers, optimistic. This one claims to be 85 wpc but the reality would be closer to about 60-65 with all channels driven. Not that it lacks power, for most people's uses.I've had mine for about 10 days now, will probably return it only because I just happen to be rather picky about my music and movies only make up about 40% of my listening, and those are mainly dramas, foreign/art/cult films not the Hollywood blockbuster action flicks that really utilize the 6 channel sound. For about an extra $100-200 I've found a Marantz receiver to be better for music, though it doesn't have as many sound-shaping features as the Onkyo.The Onkyo's myriad sound-tweaking features are especially handy if you don't have truly excellent speakers (by which I mean the $500 range for bookshelves, $1000 for towers) or an ideal listening environment, like myself. For instance, on the Onkyo if I listen to jazz or classical it's quite adequate but then to play some Led Zeppelin it can get downright screechy at high volumes (-10 and up)...unless I fiddle with the settings and modify the signal in accordance with my equipment and room.Now of course there are receivers which require almost no tweaking and sound awesome with just about any kind of music but then you're talking about at least double or triple this Onkyo's price range plus you'll need speakers in that same stratosphere to keep up with such a super receiver.So in summary I guess I'd consider this Onkyo to be the equivalent of a Toyota Camry: not quite the power and finesse of say a BMW or Acura TL but plenty more than adequate for most people's needs, and excellent cost:benefit ratio. In addition, the Onkyo boasts a very user-friendly and intuitive interface and setup, and the remote control was much easier to learn than I thought. And if you mainly listen to movies rather than music, this thing is just about as good as you could ask for---blows away the under $400 competition effortlessly!
Perfect. As described. Better than any other brand out there. Throw them away!Only brand that builds and maintains heat!
I recently got the DVD player and its come in very handy. Its great on road trips and on planes as well. The picture is great, and although people say its too samll, its perfect for the size it is. Its just a bit bigger than your standard discman. My one concern is the way it heats up. You can't watch more than 1 movie continuously. But its still worth every penny.
My computer was one of the first to have XP and USB 2.0 wasn't available in 2001 when I bought it, but I don't need a new computer. When I bought a new IPOD however, it was inevitable that I was going to want the much faster speed that USB 2.0 brings. So I asked a friend how to go about it. It's so easy! I ordered and received the card, opened the computer, being careful to unplug it and avoid getting static electricity, plugged in my new card in the PCI slot (My friend had showed me what one looked like.), reconnected everything. XP recognized the new hardware and that was it. It could not have been any simpler. My IPOD works really fast now and I have the firewire option too, just in case I buy something else that needs that. I would definitely recommend this card. It was easy and it works.
I needed a SanDisk 1 GB Extreme III SD Card and found the best price here. Service was great!
We got both the two inch kit and the 1-1/4 inch kit just over a year ago and have used the lenses from both sets a couple of times. We have a 9.25" Celestron SCT and I love the wide field of view that you get with the two inch lenses that come with the kit. Even though the 1-1/4 inch kit comes with higher power lenses, I will probably buy some more Celestron higher power lenses with 2" diameters - for our casual use (a couple of times a year), the quality vs. price for these lenses is excellent.
I was looking for a storage solution for my DVD collection and read the reviews on this item and decided to try it. It works great and with flawless precision. A great solution to DVD storage. Get over the hangup on keeping the cases - all the info is on the DVD!
This sleeve is a very snug fit, which is what I wanted for my Macbook. The zippered front pocket is nice to have. I really like the fact that it has a carrying strap. Also, the logo is raised/grippable just enough on one side so that you can grab the case out of your bag without having it slip out of your hand. The designers seem to have thought this one through very well.
Was able to achieve gigabit speeds with this product; Locked in to the quickport plates good; Says cat6 on the front of the port so you can ID it; Did it's job.
this smaller sub packs a pretty good punch, not bad for a college dorm room or something of a similar size. when you turn it up loud it might disturb your neighbors though.
I watch my tv with an antenna and when I replaced my old rg-59 with this my signal quality went up. If you have old cable replace it with this rg-6.
My original garmin suction cup attachment lasted me two years of me repeatedly taking it on and off which isn't too bad. I bought this as a replacement a few weeks ago and so far, so good. The suction seems very strong, it's even pretty challenging to snap it in place at first. I was wary, based on other's reviews, as they seemed to be love or hate but mine seems to be holding in place and meeting all expectations.
I bought two pairs of these for installation in a new house, one pair for the living room, one pair for the kitchen. They produce brilliant highs and a clean midrange. Don't take that 28 hz figure too seriously though; no 8" speaker I know of will give really convincing lows without an elaborate enclosure (which these don't have). Having said that, I still think the bass is good, just don't expect to shake the walls unless you add a subwoofer to the system. The speakers are excellent on vocals, speech, and background music, which is how I plan to use them. Considering the price and performance, They are an outstanding buy.
As others have mentioned, the signal strength from this wireless access point (WAP) is pretty good, and there does seem to be improved coverage compared to my older Netgear wireless router (I moved to a new house that was prewired for data, so I have a wired router in my basement and needed the wireless access point so I could walk around with my notebook computer and connect to the internet). My main criticism of this product is the confusing setup and inadequate instructions. Let me explain (hopefully I can save someone else the pain I went through)...To set up this wireless access point, you connect this router via an ethernet cable to a computer (notebook or desktop, Mac or PC -- it doesn't matter). You manually set your computer to a static IP address (the manual gives you the specific IP address). Then, you turn on the WAP and connect to it using a web browser via the default IP address for the WAP (192.168.0.231). So far, so good. Then you configure the basic settings, and this is where the manual is inadequate. Many people will use this WAP as I have -- a DSL or cable internet connection and a wired router. In the basic settings, you will have to set the WAP IP address using DHCP. After applying the settings, you can't connect to the WAP using the default IP address of 192.168.0.231 anymore because a different IP address was assigned via DHCP. (You will get a screen saying that the connection timed out.) So, how did you connect back to the WAP?I unplugged the ethernet cable from the WAP to the computer and instead connected the WAP to my wired router. Then I accessed my wired router and looked for a list of connected devices. The WAP was on that list along with the IP address now assigned to the WAP. I connected to the WAP wirelessly, typed in the new IP address for the WAP, and now I could access the rest of the settings (such as wireless security settings). What a hassle!! It really would have been nice if Netgear had better documentation for this process. I would have saved me quite a bit of frustration.Anyway, once set up, the WAP works great. But, getting it set up took some doing.
Nice microphone for the price, sturdy and well built. Bought for my grandson to use with his karaoke, he loved it.
The stand is very sturdy and comes with everything to mount a LCD flat panel monitor. The instructions were good and the stand is really solid. I used this stand to mount a Samsung 226BW and it looks great with the black adapter plate with all black screws and knobs to attach to the arm. There are two adjustments I had to make because of the weight of this monitor. Once I got it dialed in, it worked like a champ with the looks to boot. You will not be disappointed with this stand. It is rather pricey, but worth the money.
This was a great purchase. The ink was shipped and delivered when promised. The packaging was good. I am very happy with this purchase.
I dropped my computer and broke my hard drive. I ordered this one, it came fairy quickly, I installed it and it worked perfectly. My computer is back up and running. Thank you.
This case could best be called a "camera glove" because it has no extra pockets, zippers or straps. It simply holds one of the best small digital cameras made. The more you use it, the older it gets; the softer the case becomes. On a recent cruise I kept the camera on my belt and found it handy for quick shots. Its metal/velcro fastener keeps the camera secure. Canon should make it standard equipment with all their SD camera kits.
I bought my first 2600 in 2001, before a trip to Italy. It ran me about $300, if I recall correctly, and took great pictures! The next year, though, I dropped it on a cement floor, and it quit working. I managed to find a refurbished one for quite a bit less, and I still use it. It's developed some problems over 10 years, but just last week for Easter, I took a photo of my daughters after their Easter Egg hunt, and the resulting photo was so eye-poppingly gorgeous and crisp that we printed it at 8x10, which is about the limit of its 2MP CCD. My wife and I have framed it and are sending 5x7's to our parents. It's THAT GOOD.Several members of my family have acquired digital cameras since then, all advertising higher megapixels or whatever, but their image quality was consistently poor from the start, often looking washed out even after processing on a computer (the GIMP is a great tool). Their menus also tended to be confusing and hard to use; the 2600's was direct and simple, and the manual mode was truly manual -- the only thing you lost was the self-timer. (Crap.)From what I see, it's now available for $25-40. I don't know if it's worth buying for the kid who has an iPod or a camera phone; I haven't been able to compare them, and some of these cameras might be a little dodgy after ten years. But if you can get your hands on it and try it, you just might like it, and might find it a worthy, inexpensive gift for a tween who's interested in amateur photography.
exactly as shown... the packing was perfect ... just it would be better if the picture was with a human as the bag seems to be smaller than it appears...
I have had this Radar Detector for about 6000 miles now and it works great! I have used Radar Detectors for the last 20 years and this one is definately among the best. Amazon has one of the best prices that I have found.
I've owned this unit for almost a year. I have two major problems with it. First, DVD's start skipping, sticking, jumping, after about an hour of play. I'm talking pre-recorded movies, not home made stuff. I pull the CD out and play it in my 5 year old TV/VCR/DVD combo unit in the bedroom, (from Walmart), and the DVD plays just fine. I've used the standard DVD cleaners to see if that was the problem...nothing. Secondly, the remote control unit is horrible. The buttons are very small and I have to be, literally, 7-8 feet from the unit, standing up, and pointing it exactly at the unit to get it to work. I've changed the batteries many times just in case that was the problem. Basically, it's a worthless clunker of a unit. I'm shopping for a replacement today. I see that this unit has several nice reviews, but I cannot echo those sentimeents. Caveat emptor!
I love this monitor. It is easy to position, clear bright display, and has speakers integrated into the stand. Another quality Mitsubishi product.
This memory was not specifically rated for a Dell laptop but was much cheaper than the one that was. It works fine in the Dell.
If you're already at universit, or working, and you have to deal with math, this calculator was made for you. You can use statistics, finance, geometry, 2d/3d graph and advanced calculus to help you. I know it is heavy, but while your friends, for example, are suffering with IRR (finance) you will finish it in less than 1 minute. You can invert a matrix in a blink of an eye. I use it with econometrics, and it is saving my skin. Well, if you're planning to invest in something that will help in your work/studies, think about voyage200 or TI 89 titanium, you will not regret. I was just forgetting you can download books on texas web site for free, then you will learn how to use all the resources. I statistics imagine that you have a 60 unit sample to test a hypothesis, with a simple calculator you will suffer, be sure of it, but with this one, you'll type the sample, then you set a formula on it list, so you can spend time doing the most important in math, thinking and not pressing buttons. Believe me, you'll not regret. Highly recommended!
I bought this modem to replace my old v90 modem. This modem works fine, but it didn't improve my connection. I still connect at the same 40-43kb/s. I even tried it with two different ISPs, same effect. I even changed the phone line going into the modem and no change. Oh well, it was worth a try anyway, but I didn't expect any miracles.The installation was easy. Especially since I took another reviewer's advice and downloaded the XP driver from the Creative website before removing my old modem.Overall, it does what it's suposed to do, but I wouldn't recomend getting it if you want higher connection speed, unless your ISP supports v.92 or you have a modem less than 56k.
I've been through 3 different universal remotes before this one and was about to give up. I bought one of these because of a great price on sale, but after using it I should have gotten it years ago at full price.The set up is easy, just plug it into your computer and answer the easy questions. Make sure to check your system before starting, you'll need to know all the info on your devices you want to hook up, plus things like which input on your TV those devices are going to.Anyone with even the most basic of computer skills should have no problem getting this remote set up. Of course if you don't have a computer or access to the internet I wouldn't advise getting this remote, I'm not sure how the set up would work without a computer to hook it to.
Nov 2003 I wrote the 1st review on this camera. Finally, June-July 2004, there is a Firmware upgrade to Ver 2.13 which NOW solves the problem relating to brightness control. Now, the DSN service isn't working for me. Still a bunch of fun, and neighbors love to watch their houses. mikebairdcam.comI like this product a lot, despite some problems.The brand new Linksys WVC11B Wireless-B Internet Video Camera is an amazing little product. The reputation of Linksys (now owned by Cisco) is number one in my book. Every component in my home network is Linksys -- cable modem, router, switches, print servers, etc., including the new Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point purchased in part just to accommodate this camera... so it was natural that I'd wait for Linksys to produce and purchase a &quot;Webcam&quot; that was wireless and contained its own web server. The 802.11x protocol is 'b,' but I wish they had used the more modern 'g' standard.The camera installed without major problems, although I did download and burn in newer firmware (to V2.05, then to V2.10) to see if things might improve. I also had to update the firmware on my two-year old &quot;wired&quot; Linksys BEFSR41 Router in order to get the menus necessary to poke a port open to the outside world.... easily done.The biggest almost fatal problem is that the picture it too bright when the camera is pointed outside. I tried setting the image brightness to manual, and had to turn it all the way down to 0 on a scale of 0-64, and even then I taped a pair of sunglasses over the lens to make the picture more visible. The automatic brightness feature is useless outdoors. This is the biggest fault of this unit. Inside the house, the camera seems to work fine. I'm hoping future firmware upgrades will correct this flaw... as of 12-03 there have been no firmware upgrades above V2.10. My final solution has been to tape two sunglass polaroid lenses over the lens, and flip either one or both down depending on how sunny the day is - argh!The Linksys/Cisco Sololink service to manage a domain for users with dynamic IP addresses at home works well. I liked the included free 90 day trial well enough after the first day to purchase a two-year subscription for about $40.I wanted to mount the unit on a tripod so I could easily aim the camera at different points, but there is no camera mount. You can either place the camera in a little stand (included) that sits on any flat surface, or you can hang the unit anywhere you are willing to nail in two nails (like a picture hanger).For the price (sub $200) this unit can't be beat. As expected, at this price range, you sacrifice remote-controlled pan and tilt, and the lens is of fixed-focal length, so there is not even any manual zoom. If you are like me, you will be pleased that you bought this unit, in that, for a low cost, you can experiment with a wireless video camera with its own built-in web server. You may soon be frustrated, however, that your camera can't &quot;see&quot; outside. To be fair, Linksys says that the camera is not to be USED outside, but why can't it even look throught the window at an outside scene?Buying this unit is like buying your first inexpensive digital camera. At first you are amazed at what it can do, especially for the price... but, after you have some more experience, you begin thinking about how nice it would be to have higher-end features and better image quality.
I am very pleased with this purchase. It was by far the least expensive RF remote around. I thought I was going to get a really cheap item that barley does the job. Wrong! The remote is not cheaply made. It was packaged very nicely and came with great instructions. Setup was soooooooooo easy. Took minutes. I actually didn't use the RF blaster. This remote is so good, the IR works w/o line of sight. My cable box is behind me (not in a cabinet), TV in front. All other remotes forced me to point behind me toward the box. I can point this one anywhere and it works. Great features too. I can now power on/off everything with on click. Highly recommend this product.
I did some research and settled in on the HipZip.This is a WONDERFUL product - after I got it and upgraded the firmware - I was off and running. I found the directions included to be pretty direct and easy to follow - the setting up and interfacing with Audible.com was easy to figure out as well.Some folks complain about the quality of the headphones BUT I found them OK - probably tone deaf or something but since I listen to books more often than music with it - the difference isn't worth fighting about. I did buy a cassette adapter and listen mostly through the car radio.
This is a great reliable router I've owned before. Got a new one for a school in Africa I help out. The transformer use to be 110-240 but it looks like they changed it to 110 only. Ended up returning it because they won't be able to use it. Disappointed they change the transformer to save what, $0.30? Otherwise as I said, great unit.
Most everything to be said about this lens has been said before. This is my favorite lens in my collection. I shoot landscapes 95% of the time and this lens is fantastic when paired with my new 60D body. I can't believe the sharpness and color of the photos I've been taking. The Canon 10-22mm is more expensive than its competition, but as someone said before, sometimes you get what you pay for. If you need a wide angle lens, buy this one. You won't be sorry.
The intercom works well in our home from three locations.I found it VERY difficult to program a thirdunit!!!
These cans were given to me by the sound man for Michael W. Smith. He said they were the best he had ever listened to and i would have to agree. I personally have been a life long musician and audiophile. Ive heard the top end bose, dre beats, sennheiser and for the price these are my favorite. I went into the bose store the other day and put on their top shelf cans. the sound isolation is great however, they feel totally numb compared to the grados. the difference between these and other cans just cant be put in words. there is simple a warmth and life that the others dont have. everyone who gives mine a listen are always totally amazed.the highs are perfectly present. the lows are perfectly defined. there is a small mid hump that grado is known for. it actually brings out vocals better. as some others have stated, you can hear the slightest sounds in recordings. i have heard things like people in the crowd talking, musicians whispering to each other, you can even tell when they lick their lips. these make you want to turn around and look behind you because of the level of immersion.now to the negatives. the head band is of very simple construction. basically a strip of metal covered by cheap plastic. the drivers dig into your ears after about an hour. there was no intention of comfort when these were designed.its clear that the only consideration was for sound quality. there are nicer looking cans out there. i've had people ask me "where did you get those old headphones?" all that being said, fidelity is completely separate from how something looks or how comfortable it is. the last corvette i drove was as comfortable as a wheel barrow, loud as a drum, the engine made your legs hot and i loved every second of it. if you want comfort drive a mini van.What kind of person will enjoy these? the person who wants no compromise in sound, affordable price and could care less what they look or feel like.Note: they are open air, meaning they offer no isolation. this does however give the best sound. go put a cup on your ear and listen to she "sea shell" sound. open phones make open sounding music. also, the connection is 1/4' instead of the normal 1/8'. this is because they were really designed to be used in conjunction with an amp or sound board. grado does sell an adaptor so no problem there.sound: 12/10Looks: 6/10Comfort: 4/10
this item was listed as new but when I got it, it was old and dirty.I tried to get a refund from Amazon but I got a snotty email back saying it didn't qualify for a refund . I contacted the seller and that sent a snotty leter back and said every thing thay sell was used BUT the listing clearly said NEW. the isssue is still un resolved to this day .
Great Camera which you can not get new anymore. But for current users, I highly recommend installing the firmware upgrade available
I actually bought this to add an aftermarket amp to a gm vehicle. The 24 pin connector was keyed a little different but the connector was easily modified so I could use it. Very inexpensive way to add to a gm 24 pin and not cut any factory wires.
I guess there is no way to keep all the cords really neat. This does the best job so far, and there is room for the bigger ones.
I've had this Sirius Radio for about a week and I love it.The car kit works great in my home and I'm able to play the radio over any fm radio inside (and outside) my home with the built in FM transmitter.It's nice to listen to music on my way into work in the morning instead of commercials and mindless, moronic babble on the FM radio.$10 for activating online, $15 for activating over the phone.I am having some trouble with being overcharged for activating on-line. They charged me $15 for activating online. When I called to fix this overcharge, I was told Sirius was working on their website and they would correct the overcharge. That was five days ago. Still no credit. Guess I'll have to call again.Sirius has credited my account, all is forgiven.I ended up getting the Replay boombox. It's great.
This printer is great for the price, especially if you get the mail-in rebate. We had some trouble with printing on cardstock when using the manual feed tray (it kept jamming). But we found that if you put the cardstock in the bottom tray and print one at a time, then it works much better. I've been happy with the printer!
Overall, the quality of this DVD player is alright considering the low price, but the one drawback I've encountered so far is bad enough to make this player really unpleasant to use. Since the first day the audio output from the player has been marred by weird random hisses and pops. It's gotten progressively worse over the past few months to the point where it's impossible to watch any DVD without being distracted by the constant noises. Even name brand manufacturers now are coming out with low cost DVD players, so in retrospect this was a poor choice. I wouldn't recommend this player.
These speakers sound great -- period. I have had the big box that sits under the desk with multiple little speakers around my desk. Too much clutter with more than a useable number of wires, given the outputs of my laptop (single mini plug).You won't be disappointed with these big sound in a little package speakers. I never would have bought Bose due to the (usual) high price. But these are reasonably priced for what you get.These are meant to be a stationary solution, not the clip-on speakers you may have seen that (apparently) people travel with.
I plugged this sub in a calibrated my Pioneer's MCACC immediately after. Since then, I have had this sub plugged in to the unfiltered input on the back from the sub out of the receiver. As I have larger tower speakers, the bass roll off is pretty equal. I can certainly tell when the sub is outputting as the floor rumbles and scenes in movies I tend watch for their sonic impact, sound much richer and fuller than before. Lower frequencies are again, MUCH more prominent. I haven't really had a chance to play music through it but I can safely assume that the lower frequencies will be exceptional given the price of this sub. I did note some port chuffing on the tidal wave scene in "Day After Tomorrow" but to me it was minimal given everything else that was playing out at that moment. I highly HIGHLY recommend this sub for the price and, if Indy Outlet has another for sale, they won't let you down on speedy delivery.
At my day job Im a porter. There isnt much human interaction in my workday so Im one who listens to audiobooks and podcasts throughout the day on my iPhone. In addition to that I use it to conduct a great deal of the surfing online that I used to bring my laptop to work in order to do. The iPhone is great in that it makes it unnessesary for most to have to bring their laptops everywhere however the battery will probably never make it through a day of constant use.Enter the j-box mini. Unlike the other reviews which made me hesitate to buy this, it worked right out of the box and after several charge cycles shows no signs of dying. It fits in the little "5th pocket" on my jeans and it doesnt just power the iPhone like other external packs do. It actually charges the battery. Has saved my life a bunch of times. I would recommend this to anyone who has an iPhone loves it and doesnt want to bring their laptop around everywhere anymore.
For clarity, no question this is a very good earphone. This perfectly suits classical music, songs with piano-only accompaniment or simple guitar, soft, mellow, bedroom music in general. You will hear details--the sprinkle in the string, that timbre in the voice, that slight switch in plucking--that youve never heard before.But rarely does a person today have a library strictly of these genre. Even some nursery rhymes need some bass. Whatever your age, you would want that upbeat, dance music in your iPod. Just by this vitue alone, this earphone is not recommended. It is not recommended for 'general use,' if you want to put it that way. More so if you have some hip hop music; the sound of rap beats from this earphone is disorienting. Truly lacks bass.
I love these earphones. I use them on my iPod and as a monitor when I play guitar. They sound very good and are very comfortable.
Very strong. Easily holds my 50" plasma. Mounts the wall with ease. Great variety of mounting features. Fits as close to the wall as possible and still allows room to connect components.
My teenage daughter has had this backpack for only one month, but it seems to be very sturdy. Everytime I get a roller backpack the handle breaks after just a few months. I hope this one will last longer. My daugther loves it, it has enough room for all her books, and the color is perfect, purple, her favorite color!I think this roller backpack is perfect for teenagers!
I got the nano immediatley when it came out. It is spectacular.Pros:- the click wheel, even though it is so thin, you still recieve feedback-the color display is very vivid and clear-sound goes very loud, if you put the volume all the way up, you may bust the speakers (it goes much louder than the mini)-when you put photos on it, they come out very clear-easy to keep organized-lots of memory-lots of accessories-free version of iTunes-guide booklet-free headphones-hold switch-very small, fits in coin pocket in jeans-calendar-contacts-stopwatch-alarm clock-audiobooks-podcasts-games-displays album art-superior sound quality-can get engraved for free (apple.com)Cons:-gets scratched very easily, I reccommend buying a case online (not from apple), mine has not gotten a scratch on it yet because of my cover, and I dropped it under a crosstrainer and pedaled over it (on accident)-runs out of battery life VERY easily, not very good for road trips, runs out in about 8 hours-speakers get busted VERY easily-can get lost easily-??? No more complaints
I had previously owned a Kodak Easy share that died while I was on vacation. I loved the easy to learn and use features on that camera so I wanted another camera that was easy for a non-professional to use.This little camera has been great! I've had it for a few months now and LOVE THE PICTURES! It is very easy to use and is super small which makes it easy to throw in my purse to take anywhere. The pictures are crisp and clear and the battery lasts forever. My old Kodak used to take real AA batteries and I thought a camera with its own little rechargeable battery might be strange but it's actually MUCH easier and lasts way longer than the AA's did in my old Kodak. The LCD screen is huge and makes it very easy to review photos. Just one little click to go to review and back to taking photos.Only two downfalls I've found so far are that the little setting dial moves easily on its own so you have to always check it before taking a picture or it might be on some strange setting or video. The other thing is that I haven't been able to figure out if there is a way to delete all of the photos on the camera after you upload them - I've had to delete them one by one which is a slow process. Other than those two little things this camera is WONDERFUL! Highly recommended!
I added a tv to my home and needed something straightforward. After trying to buy this locally at FRYS, which was a nightmare in every way, I didn't want to spend a fortune at Radio Shack for it. Found this online, and it's PERFECT.Thanks!
The earphone was broken after one week I bought. And the mp3 is broken after three weeks I bought. I called the customer service of the website who sold it to me. But no one aswered. I sent email to them. No one replied. Come on, I bought a refurbished mp3, not a 'will be broken' mp3~ It is the worst purchase experience I have ever had. I am not going to buy things here anymore.
Very well made and was very pleased with the quality of the fit and finish. Yes, I would buy this product again.
Did not purchase this on Amazon, saw it on a electronics store website for $9.00 bucks plus shipping, thought what the heck.Price is back up there, and I don't really know why they were so cheap, they came brand new/sealed etc. Quality seems great, the connectors is on some type of spring, as you can move it slightly back and forth, seems pretty high tech, even if it doesn't do anything, but I don't know.The jacket material is a very firm mesh type, not sure what's it's called, but not your typical plenum or PVC. All in all construction seems really nice on this cable, connector tips look very nice.Again, I wouldn't pay full price for this, and that's not to say they might not be worth it, but I know for a fact I do NOT have the hear to honestly say I can hear a difference between this and a regular old belkin/wirelogic/phillips etc Fiber Optic Cable. But this one looks much cooler, and construction IS top notch.
I received my Wharfedale Anniversary 7 speakers today and am highly impressed. I listen to mostly classical music - lots of solo piano and guitar - and the sound is spactacular compared to the Bose speakers I was using. I do not use the "loudness" setting on my receiver anymore. Sound is great at all volume levels. Clarity of sound is remarkable and the bass is more than adequate.
All I can say is that I got what I paid for here. Cheap! One side works all the time and if you mess with the volume, the other one might work also, along with a little static while adjusting. However, if you don't care too much about quality, I think these earphones are worth the $5 I paid.
For the price that you can get these headphones here on Amazon, they simply can't be beat by any competitor. They have excellent sound quality right out of the box that you would expect to get from a more expensive pair of headphones. The highs are extremely clear on these phones and there is ample bass that punches through in almost any song. They do leak quite a bit of noise so they aren't for those in which privacy is a concern. They get loud as well and barely distort at all. They rest on the ears nicely and are very lightweight.Pros: Excellent price, great sound quality, comfort, style.Cons: Noise leakage (not a problem for those not concerned though)Overall: If you are looking for a quality pair of behind-the-neck headphones, the Sennheiser PMX60's are an awesome pair that you can get for a a great price.
I purchased two of these cards. I tried both of the cards in a digitial decor picture frame and after the fourth picture it would have problems, I even reformatted the cards and still the same problem with both disks. I tried a different SD card before heading to the store to return the frame and there were no problems at all. The problem is the SanDisk cards -- hopefully I can find a product that can use the cards, otherwise there a waste.
The TuffWrap sometimes slips and allows the Nano to slide out. The plastic protective screen cover is a separate piece that sometimes falls out. With that being said, it is good, yet inexpensive protection for scratching, etc.
The Secret History is absolutely one of my favorite books. Like everyone else, I was desperate for her second book to come out. When it did, I sunk my teeth into. Sadly, I found it tedious. I kept waiting to connect to it. Some of my favorite books have started out slow, since it was Tartt I absolutely wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt. However, I only made it through 313 of the 555 pages. I didn't mean to stop reading it. Somehow I did and I haven't been able to get back to it since. I absolutely admired and enjoyed her writing, but it wasn't enough. Now I am contemplating whether I should read the rest or not. On the one hand I really want to finish it, but I don't want to go back to the beginning - also the reviews are not very good. So I only recommend reading if you REALLY love Tartt, have the patience and the time, and really enjoy the craft and subtly of her writing.
Please Please Please read this: Don't believe the lowest Price on Amazon.com. And never/ever doesn't send money directly to the seller or doesn't contact seller directly for any kind of correspondence because: (This is biggest SCAM going in & around Amazon.com) and Amazon.com may known that particular seller doesn't have anything to sell that price.(For Example:Sony HDRFX1 HDV High Definition Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom - List Price: $3,999.99 - 12 used & new from $999.00.Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom - List Price: $6,499.99- Buy new: Click for price - Used & new from $500.00)(Because I tried so many items for Lowest price but never received any item)
This is a great camera case. I love how it has an extra small pocket to put in a memory card. It also allows the user to have full access to the camera's hand strap without adding extra bulk by having a separate strap just for the case. Very sleek and portable.
I've now been the (un)happy owner of an Epson Stylus 5200/5400 for about a year. We don't print a lot, but when we do it's usually in batches - pictures in particular, or a copy of this and that. The combination printer was perfect for that - no computer needed to make a single copy!After the install things work great - for a few months. Then it starts going down hill - and after 4-5 months it will no longer print anything on the paper. Yes, nossle cleaning, check etc. done a lot of times. When it first came to this point with the 5200 - support was contacted. They took me through cleaning like 10 times, no effect. Wanted me to try with new cartridges - which I had done, no luck (like most ink-jet printers today - the price of the printer is nothing compared to the price of ink - and with epson it refuses to print with even 10-15% left in the cartridges - of which you have 4!).Ohh - Epson support let me know that if you keep the printer on for longer periods it drains the cartridges - it has to be turned off. So much for a shared network printer!They sent me a replacement cx5400 - alas it had the same fault - a few things printed, but nothing much. Another replacemenent printer came, and this time it worked. This was 6-7 months ago. Now we come home from a vacation; it no longer prints - no vacation pictures on paper :( Replaced the cartriges again ($50 down the drain) - and it got even worse - paper is totally blank coming out.I've given up - heard so many bad things about the cartridges from Epson that I'll find another manufactor for a combo scanner/printer/copier. Gone are the days where my epson matrix printers were reliable as could be. It's simply not worth getting a cheapo printer that breaks after less than 1 year.
Incredible value for the money. Bought two of these to use with Canon Vixia HF100. Both work great. Download is 4 to 5 times faster than real time.
I'm still on my first set of batteries after several months, so that's a bonus - and that's even with all buttons turning on the backlight for the longest time available.No remote is perfect and even if you think it is, you are probably in the vast minority for any given model. I have a fairly complex setup, and I couldn't find any remote that could macro-run a setup for Movies, TV, or Tivo when that involves a fairly complex TV remote, a receiver for the DVD, etc... Of course everything is a different model and the TV has 5 dedicated buttons for each video input and 2 more for the 2 antenna inputs!Okay, so this thing works and by itself that gets me to a 3 since nothing much cheaper will get you there (I've tried). It get's to 3.5 because of the quality of construction and - if I'm being honest, and sadly that's a big if - ease of INITIAL setup.Yeah, the USB setup and configuration is nice and fairly straightforward for the initial setup. In fact, everything worked pretty much after that first setup when I knew literally nothing about what I was doing. Strangely, the model I had needed several updates, so that took some time, but nothing worrisome.The keys should all be like the center "OK" button inside the 4-way switch, as the glossy finish gives your finger some traction and a great tactile feedback. Not every button needs the tactile feedback, but they should all have the traction!Changing anything or doing any Power-user engineering setup is tedious, time-consuming, and not straightforward. Logitech, if you are listening, PLEASE make a local client that can download or check the database in real-time. Waiting for the internet setup is like watching your wife walk into the shower 3 minutes before you have to go knowing it will be 30 before she's dressed and has her hair done. They NEED a power-user interface and to allow a user to select between it and the wizards.I'm rounding up to 4 because it's logitech and it does a great job of accomplishing it's purpose in life. I wish the bottom half wasn't "fat" and that it was about an inch longer (a common lament, I'm sure) so it would fit in the hand a bit better. The Media button should be programmable (Tivo Button anyone?!) and the downloadable TV Schedule thing doesn't seem to work right (at least for me). But it was a neat feature to see where I could browse my remote for current tv listings! I don't think it's user error on this one... seems buggy. Given the number of updates I had to go through, I expect it will be fixed.
It's easy to describe: simply the best palm in the world. It can satisfy the most demanding power user and amaze everyone with it's incredible screen.
Je voulais changer les haut-parleurs de ma voiture, sans payer beaucoup, sans attendre un grand son. J'ai acheter ces haut-parleurs et je suis plutt content du son par rapport au prix! J'ai un pote qui est m&eacute;canicien, il me les a install&eacute;, et ne m'a pas cru quand je lui est dit &agrave; combien je les ai achet&eacute;s!!! Excellent.
First off, don't buy this computer if you want anything really portable. It's a bit big and bulky for a laptop -- more of a desktop replacement than something you want to drag around with you everywhere you go. That being said, this is a beautiful machine. It's got a crisp, clean, bright display and lots of memory (fast!). One nice feature is that it actually has two internal hard drives, so you can back your work up from one to the other. I'm a graphic designer, and I feel I bought the perfect laptop for me. It's substantial and comfortable to use with a 17" monitor and extended keyboard. The whole HP Pavillion line is very nice. Recommended!
The Panasonic Digat Palmcorder DVD Camcorder is one of the easiest and most advanced dvd cameras I have used to make movies and stills. The instruction book is very easy to use and all the pictures in the instruction book are very clear and look like the camera itself. After I got the camera it was not long before I was taking videos, stills and learning about all the extras in the menu line up. Also putting the dvds in and out of the camera was a breeze. What really impressed me was the joy stick. By just moving it right, left, down, or up you could access any of the thumbnails or start the dvd anywhere you wanted. If you are looking for a good dvd camera that takes exceptional movies and stills and makes it easy, the vdr70 is the camera for you!
I got this TV a week ago, and am catching so many DVDs on it: seeing details I missed on my old 27" TV set. I took some time going to local stores and comparing the picture quality between this set and other 40+ plasmas and LCDs. I settled on Panasonic due to reputation and picture quality. I've also read that new plasmas don't have burn in problems (as long as you don't have static images on for too long), and have long life spans. If you're stepping up from a tube set, the only negative about larger screens is that they really need a HD source. The Panasonic is pretty good at upconverting a 480i source....so instead of being extremely pixelated, a regular TV channel is just kindy blurry at this size (granted, I'm aslo sizing it at 16:9 ratio to prevent any burn in issues). I also felt like I needed to address M. Popov's comments. He seems to be addressing cons associated with plasma TVs in general. #1 is black level detail. If you look at reviews, this Panasonic is rated very highly for it's black level detail. The only way to get better is if you go for a smaller 36" tube set. If you calibrate the TV using the THX optimizer that's found in various DVDs, I find black level gets pretty gosh darn good. I don't have HDTV yet, and when I'm set up with that I expect the enhanced resolution will also give more detail. #2 is sound quality. All plasmas have stereo sound speakers with 16W max. I certainly am not going to be watching movies on those speakers! That's why I have a surround system, and why I spent $3000 on a large TV....I want a full movie experience. The speakers are good for TV viewing though: they have a simulated surround sound that's adequate for the plain old stereo sound of your vanilla TV reception. Did I mention I'm anxiously awaiting my HDTV?:) HDTV is the only current source that you're supposed to see a real difference between HD plasmas and EDTVs (EDTVs can actually make regular TV sources look better since they don't have to upconvert the signal as much). I also bought an upconversion DVD player for this set. With the player, I'm noticing a real difference between the component jack vs. HDMI. Not so much switching from 480p to 1080i, as from using HDMI input instead of component. I'm thinking of using the Cable Card for getting HDTV, and HDMI for HD DVD whenever it comes out. I think this set is a very good investment that will stay current with the transition to HDTV.
iordered this reciever a while ago and somthing happened with the mail system but theres a big delay can't explain jvc rx 8000 they keep giving me the run around and they have my money
The Canon 17-85 lens is now my favorite walk-around lens. It has the flexibility for all the field requirements that I need when out in the wilderness. I can take the overall wide angle shot and then get right in there for the close-up, detail shot. I was recently out shooting wildflowers in Anza-Borrego and this was the perfect lens. I never had to switch lenses for any shot. I wish I had this lens back in '05 for the great wildflower season! I almost fee the macro is unnecessary because I can get in extremely close and seatill keep the focus I need. For the price, you can't beat it.
The transmitter works well but seems a little weak. The music is a bit quieter than the radio and the signal is easily overwhelmed by stations that are close to the rfequency being used.The gadget seems a little expensive for what it is - or perhaps I'm a little biased - I boutght this to replace a cheaper, generic device that seemed to work just as well (until it broke of course).
This is rated by many to be perhaps the best Thermal Compound that can be bought. So far I have not broken it in (this takes quite some time) but once broken in it will keep your computer at a lower temperature in high performance mode than most other thermal compounds.Overall this compound is great because it is very easy to apply (it gives you a website which has detailed instructions) and has enough for several uses.
More than I expected-I was hesitant to go digital-but wonder how come not sooner.=-Perfect size and downloading is a breeze.
Glad I purchased one of as a gift for my other half, we took it on vacation and it was just extremely easy to use. Never got lost!! Just Look-up the address and away you go. If you take a wrong turn it will automatically find a different route to get you back on track. Definitely would recommend.TomTom 1S00.080 ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator - Map of US and Canada
I'm using the boombox with the SkyFi2 receiver. Originally I had some qualms about this boombox due to the reviews on this site, but I needed a portable solution for my apartment as well as for trips out of town.Well, after receiving my boombox, I must admit that it's a wonderful piece of hardware. I have absolutely NO problems with any hissing or audio problems.The sound is crisp and clear. Bass is adequate and provides enough fullness to the sound. Stereo effects are noticable. The boombox is also pretty neat looking and matches perfectly with the SkyFi2 receiver. Integration between boombox and receiver is perfect.The back of the receiver has space to store the 20' of antenna cord for when you take trips out. It is a slight pain to open the cover to access the antenna cord, but I don't think it's as big a deal as others may make it out to be.Overall, I've been very pleased with my boombox and am happy I picked this over the home kit (which is not nearly as portable or flexible).Highly recommended accessory to your SkyFi or SkyFi2.
Has never worked and is on its way back to Amazon. Out-of-the-box, I reformatted it for RAID 5, and thats about as far as I can get. Cannot create the shares and cannot use as anything except a doorstop. See the issues described in this thread: http://www.iomegasupportforums.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=21244&sid=9efc4068cc212a4bb00cc8522b7f6580
Installed easily and I did not have any problems. The computer ran better after the upgrade. I always buy Crucial Memory when i can, they have the best quality. The only memory I have ever had fail was not Crucial Brand, so I try to stick with them.
I thought a lot about this lens and sigma 10-20 mm before plunging into Canon and I never regret the decision I took!!This lens is amazing and provides beautiful wide angle shots with 'WOW' factor in each and every shot... Very less distraction, decently built body...apart from this it is THE Canon Optics that gives this a differentiating factor from other third party manufacturers and it is worth the premium you pay for Canon optics.
Mine has worked for less than 2 hours. When I moved it to another outlet to improve signal pick-up, it ceased working becoming an ordinary hub. Support was impossible to contact, had to call its parent company (Cisco) to get an answer.The answer I got was that even though Cisco existed in Brazil, I would have to ship the thing to the US and they would only ship it back through UPS International Express (cost: $88 one way).
This adapter does its job.I only have one complaint: the flexibility of the different plugs. This good and bad, because although it allows you to change power plug easily, when you choose one plug, it does not stay firmly in place. If the entrance of the socket is to tight and you have to push the adapter in, the plug will bend down due to the pushing.Nonetheless, it still does the trick.
The Pad stops working 3 weeks after i bought it. I didnt have time to return the prodcut cause i was coming back to my country. The seller was OK, but this is a very bad quality product, thats why the 1 star.
First I must say, if you are looking for a powered home sub-woofer that can perform at like say,..... concert like volume levels, then this is the sub for you. This sub rivals that of a high end concert sub-woofer, it sounds that good! After listening to higher priced subs in its class, this sub will easily blow most away. I grabed this sub off amazon.com over a year ago, and am very satisfied with its ongoing performance. The pros for this sub is that it has a rear double ported bass-reflex box design. It has a built-in fuse protection feature, an extra plus, and a very sturdy built fiber coated paper woofer and cast basket frame for handling high energy wattage to the speaker and voice coils. The built in amp is attached to the rear neatly and can be easily detacthed for maintenance to a Cerwin-Vega dealer if needed, as goes the same for the woofer. The Cerwin-Vega.com repair center located in south Florida is excellent at warranty coverage/repair for any component on this sub. The only cons I can see for this sub is that the woofer itself is rated to handle up to 400watts max, and the amp, up to 300 watts which should be more than enough for most. Being that it is a rear ported box, it must be placed in a corner for maximum bass performance, unlike a front ported box design. I replaced the Sub-woofer Driver with a Dayton 15" Reference Series High Fidelity 800watts max Sub-woofer Driver, and man, this thing packs an extra punch. This new driver can handle more than the built-in amp/ surround receiver amp can kick out. I've found that after continous extreme loud play over long periods, the subs overheat protection feature will kick in shutting off sound to the sub, meaning when this happens, you have to wait for the sub amp to naturally cool down before it will return back on. To combat this problem, I installed a cooling fan for the rear amp by attaching a clip-on fan to my front surround speaker stand located behind this sub in the corner of my living room. This thing will boom for hours now without shutoff making my home sound like a continuos concert. People come from blocks away now to investigate, or join in the party! Just make sure you have a good surround receiver. I'm running a Yamaha 5 channelx 110watts surround receiver 5950.
Pros are that you can pull this out of your Sony digital camera, plug it into your psp, and save pics directly. Or if you own a compatible Sony tv you can plug it in and view pics/files.Cons are that it's proprietary(of course-it's SONY!)Sandisk has an extremely low product failure rate, so I will always pay a little extra for the piece of mind vs. buying an 'aftermarket' product elsewhere.
I bought this system for two reasons; price and features.I can switch between DVD, VCR and radio all on the front of the machine and I can change channels and chapters. Most systems just have play and stop on the front.The power is perfect for an apartment environment. Just enough to still sound great.The only ding I give this unit at this time is that it only seems to decode 5.1 channel audio in DVD mode. Surround sound channels from my cable box end up only in stereo, but the MATRIX setting works OK to send sound to all the speakers.
I felt a responsibility to share my experience with this unit since it differs considerably from other reviews. Many have complained of lag when calling up long play lists or when dealing with a large number of MP3 files. Apparently Creative Labs has been listening.I got one today, and I couldn't be happier. No doubt this is due to the new firmware I downloaded from the product site. I have over 6000 MP3s, and I can browse and call them up without a hitch. There is a 2-3 second gap of silence after pressing play while the first file buffers, but it's no big deal.I am a computer geek, and some network savvy is required to configure the unit if you're using WEP encryption. If your network is not encrypted, it's fairly plug-and-play, save for the firmware download which is straight forward.Regarding the range of the unit, my 802.11b router is 3 floors above the Wireless Music receiver and I haven't heard a single dropped bit all night. I am also controlling the unit 1 floor above the receiver, so the RF remote is pulling its weight.If you've been on the fence about this due to the lag issues, fear not. Download the firmware, and you'll be in heaven. This is truly great technology, and the sound quality is superb. For me, it was a crucial link in my home audio chain that I didn't even know was missing.
I was very happy with this repeller. However, it only worked for 3 months, then quit. I contacted the company and they said the solar battery was probably not charging. They said if I would fax my receipt, they would send another one. I did so that very day;that was 6 weeks ago and I have not received a new product. You cannot get to the batteries to replace them yourself, I tried. Now when I call their customer service number, all I get is a busy signal. So beware!After I posted this review, I got through to the company and they informed me that the unit was on back order and finally arrived. They said I should be receiving my new unit shortly...hope it lasts longer this time.
The camera far surpasses my expectations. It worked great together with my surveillance system. Easy installation. The video quality is very good, great visibility in the dark. so high quality image from this camera I have seen.
This Systen worked pretty well for me. I enjoy using it. The only down I have is at times it can go a little slow but if I could go back and change what I got I wouldn't. If you get this product you will enjoy it.
I hate to buy inkjet printer cartridges, but they're a necessary evil...these were significantly less than retail stores charge and in original manufacturers packaging, so not recycled or refilled, which some "low cost alternative" sellers do.
the cowon d2 is really super!!!!! the sound is so amazing. i really think this is the best little mp3 out there.
We take a good deal of road trips and we originally purchased it for our son to use when traveling, rather than an portable DVD player. However, it turns out that it makes PS2 a completely portable and self contained unit. Our son and his friends can play PS2 anywhere now without being connected to the television. We haven't gone &quot;on the road&quot; with it yet but are looking forward to our next trip.
honestly, for the price, i'm not a stickler for sound quality.these are honestly the only in-ear headphones that will ever stay in my ear. i bought a pair of these in pink about a year ago and after going through about 10 pairs of headphones, they're the only ones that stay put. i just bought 2 more pairs because the ones ive had for a year just broke.. not the classiest headphones, but if they stay in my ears for more than 10 minutes then they're amazing.ps. i have really small ears.
No problems with WinXP installation. Print quality very good, and 600 DPI doesn't slow it down perceptibly. I prefer 600 dpi; crisp and not too dark.Excellent value. Note: it is clearly stated that the included toner is only a partial 1/3 load (1000 pages); I kept it as a spare and installed a full one. It has lasted over a month of fairly heavy use. No jams or paper problems after 1000+ pages.Paper loading is easy, but you DO have to push down on a spring at the front of the paper tray before loading. No big deal, but perhaps some people don't read instructions and may have jams.
Purchased to have an extra cable for printer, external hard drive etc. Convenient, portable, love the retractable feature - a bit short; would have preferred at least 3 feet, but doable. Used it to install wireless on my printer and have used it occasionally since then. Not very sturdy looking, but time will tell - cord is on thin side and doubt that this is shielded very well (or at all), but good enough for occasional and portable use. May be better than I think - as I said time will tell.
This is a good alternative to the ipod. My ipod mini battery died and I opted for this instead. I found the software confusing at first, but I figured out by trial and error. It was hard to get used to the buttons since I am so used to my ipod. I wish it had a belt clip since the lanyard is kind of awkward. Overall, I'm pleased with this product & I do like the colorful screen!
arrived in excellant shape have not taken any new video yet but will in the near future I will share these tapes with other family members who have Sony 360 video camcorders since everything has now gone digital and it is hard to find 8mm tapes
I must first state that this is the first experience I have had with wireless technology. I have not had Comcast Cable for that long either so I may be a bit off in this review.i purchased this item primarily to use with my Wii (which is in another room) along with Netflix for streaming movies. In this capacity it could not work better...it is a tad bit slow on retrieving scenes within the movie but downloads and retrievals really only take about 20 seconds max. I read a lot of reviews on this and other products like it and decided that this would be the best.Problem: does not seem to be compatible with the Comcast Cable Modem.solution: I have a regular router that I plugged the wireless into and it works fine. So, I guess in a sense, I just have more wired ability along with wireless...kinda defeated the purpose but the wired router was free and everything works now which is what counts. So, with that issue, I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars. It connects great, is stable and hook up was a breeze (once I plugged it into the wired router). The led's are bright but I do not mind that. It is small and unobtrusive. It would not really be fair to compare the unit in terms of speed as i said, it is my first one..but if it is any consolation, I do not forsee a need to try any others....I live a bit out in the country and have no interference whatsoever so in an area with many cell/cordless phones, overhead wires, lighting issues, cannot say how it would perform under those conditions. This has prooved to be a great little unit for me and I would recommend it to anyone looking to go wireless. Just do some research, know your stuff, know your area and decide for yourself. As a final thought, it seems to me that the final decisions are made with the recievers of the wireless signals at the computer itself. the Wii seems to have a great wireless signal reciever and it came with it.
Mine is 3 years old and I have been having trouble with the cameras going white or blank. Customer service promises to return your call but you never hear from them. The cameras are inside and are never disturbed. I've checked wiring to no avail. The menu is impossible to understand. Save your money for another brand. Maybe you just get what you pay for. But I can't afford to throw money away. I am in retail sales and never treat my customers like this. Too much money for junk without support.
A Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 fits nicely inside this case...nice and snug but effortless to get in and out when needed (w/no lens hood). As with all Lowepro products, this Lens Case 1S is well built with quality materials.I fit this lens case inside of my Slingshot 200 for extra protection...I have had a lens fall out of my bag in the past (when trying to get to other gear) so I generally keep my lenses in a case even in my camera bags/backpacks.What makes the Sliplock system great is that I can attach this lens case to the outside of my SS 200 when I am going to need a lot of access to the lens so it is really like getting two products in one if your camera bag/backpack is equiped with Sliplock attachments.
YOU MUST GET THIS IF YOU HAVE A ZEN M...THE PITURE IS WONDERFULL...ALL MY FRIENDS WAS AMAZE ON HOW GREAT THE PIC WAS..GET IT GET IT ..YOU CANT USE IT WITH THE DOCKING STATION AND YOU CANT CHARGE YOUR ZEN PLAYER WHILE WATCHING A MOVIE, BUT THE ZEN HAVE A GREAT BATERY LIFE... YOU SHOULD GET THIS..
When you see the description "new" - it only means that the cartridge has not been used before. However, you should realize that you are not getting a product made in 2012. The box that I received was marked 2008. I called up the company and they told me that the toner cartridges from HP do not expire but if the product is not good I could return it. At least this company was responsive. The prior cartridge that I ordered from Amazon was from a company that would not honor the return and the box was from 2001. Amazon however, did credit me for the cartridge. "New" is not necessarily "new" as you think it is!
I purchased this product after reviewing the positive reviews of others and wish I had not. The case is much too flimsy to prevent damage to the PC and there is virtually no storage space for any accessories. Especially the power supply that bulges on the outside. I would definitely not purchase this product again.
Great little device. Just plug it in, insert your USB lines and your ready. Frees up your computer USB ports. Wonderful @
The after rebate price was [quite low] which I thought was a great deal. After taking over 700 shots on my Nikon 2100 it has performed absolutely flawlessly. No lost pics or digital artifacts like some other reviewers have experienced. I don't know why so many people have had problems with theirs. The 5 year warranty gives me confidence in this product.
This was not only the best card for the price, it's one of the best cards out there. It not only added great enhancements to my games, it helped speed up my PC too.
After reading the reviews on this item, I ordered it as it was supposed to charge nimh batteries in 5 hours. The unit I received takes 15 hours to charge the batteries. Don't get me wrong, this is a good charger but I expected to get the fast charger, not one that takes overnight to fully charge batteries.
If you go to the gym a lot, you cannot pass up these headphones. They do stay in your ears all the time. However, the left earpiece volume has started to dampen because I sweat like a pig during my workouts. Also, be careful if you have your ipod armband on your bicept and if you carry a backpack. When putting the backpack over your arm while ipod is attached, the headphone plug caught many times over the summer in turn I had to end up super gluing it. If the left earplug doesn't start working again tomorrow I'm going to order a new pair of these for when I send the old pair back to Sennheiser for a repair I won't be out a pair of headphones for a few days.Buy them.
It was a great monitor for the money until it died after 16 months.
I spent a decent chunk of change on this POS, should have gone with razer instead, here's why this mouse fails epically as a GAMING mouse:1. Poor Battery Life. I've had to switch batteries multiple times in a single session before.2. Ridiculous Software. Comes with software that will kick you out of certain games to tell you your battery life is running low... On a gaming mouse??? Really??? There's a battery life indicator right on the damn thing, i dont need to have my applications minimized for that "warning" thank you very much. Absolutely brain dead by Logitech for a GAMING mouse.3. The Famous G7 Just Stops Working Problem. Yes it is true, thus mouse will just randomly stop working, yes it's supposed to be a gaming mouse, one that will just stop working out of nowhere, requiring you to physically unplug it's transmitter thing wait for a few seconds then plug it back in again... remember folks this is a GAMING MOUSE.4. Finicky about certain surfaces.5. Ridiculously expensive. I guess they had to cover the cost of all those returns somehow.I've had this mouse for about 2 years or so now, I will not recommend it to anyone, unless I strongly disliked that person. Stay away and get a FUNCTIONAL gaming mouse instead.
This case is the perfect size for my Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS unit(4.3-inch screen). It doesn't hold the cord or anything else, but I didn't want a case that size, as it would be too big for my preference. True, it doesn't provide great protection from drops, but it affords adequate protection from scratches, which is what I was looking for.
My wife and I bought our 602s before Amazon carried them from a local hi-fi shop. We actually took the 602s and a few other pairs home to test out over a few days in our house. First off, every pair of speakers we took home sounded good in the store. We spent a few hours there listening to music and DVDs to get an idea of what we liked. When we got home, we quickly found that some speakers were so accurate that you could start to hear the short comings in our own equipment. I didn't think my $400 receiver was bad until I had some $900 speakers hooked up. Ouch!I would strongly urge anyone considering B&W; speakers to listen to them personally first. No matter how good speakers are rated, personal preference should guide your final decision. That said, B&W; should definately be on your list especially if you're buying your first set of "real" speakers.
bought 3 and none worked..the price to return them will cost half of my refund ...they now are going to the landfill ..
I loved the zen nano.I feel its the best products that creative has got.Its cheap and moreover has 1GB capacity.Alovely gift for someone you love.........
It skips when you walk; let alone run. It pauses inbetween mixed songs so listening to dance compilations is a torture. With regular portable disk players playing recorded CDs, I don't see the value of this product.
Moving the data between the two devices it connects is what I ask of a cable. This one does that just fine. Six-foot length allows additional flexibility for device placement. Slightly over $1 a foot...what's not to like ?
I ordered two of these on ebay and they are complete garbage. If you are using the SATA connection, the wire does not bend enough from the board to the back of the drive, so the lid does not even fit flush. And if you try to tighten it, it pushes the adapter down onto the board, which intern presses on the fan causing it to not spin... woooo, wonderful design right there. really... even if its 6 dollars... don't bother.
I just got this filter today. It works as advertised. I would recommend for landscape photographers. However, the one drawback I've noticed with Tiffen filters is that my Canon lens cap never fits well on their filters. Hoya filters have tended to fit more securely with my lens caps, but unfortunately I did not find a 77mm Hoya graduated ND filter.
Just a short review since all of the good feature have been catalogued before. The picture quality is great. It is easy to use, makes a good bridge between point and shoot and "creative" photography, and it is an outstanding second field camera for big events.Now for the two points I feel everyone should be aware of that are not quite as good:ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH CPU LENSES! Although it will accept older Nikkor lenses, they WILL NOT AUTOFOCUS unless they are an S type with CPU contacts (AF-S or AF-I). Contrary to what customers have heard (and I get these questions frequently,) there is no firmware update that will fix this issue! The camera does not have a focusing motor to drive older style AF lenses; these lenses require a little pall on the camera to connect with a slot on the lens to move the focus elements. All lenses must have a silent wave motor or equivalent in order to focus with this camera. If you are looking for this camera to make the transition to digital while using older Nikon F mount lenses, I suggest you look elsewhere, the D-80, D-200, D-300 are the better choices.Summary:The double digit Nikons are great consumer D-SLR cameras, plenty of features and a reasonable price (D40x $585). Be aware of the limitations, and I am sure you will be happy with them. Nikon's triple digit cameras are outstanding pro-sumer cameras that give you professional level features in a frame (and a price) suitable for serious hobbyists and experienced users (D-300 at $1,799). Finally there are the single Digit cameras (D-2, D-3). These are the pro cameras with such features as dual memory card slots, multiple shutter release buttons, heavy duty battery configurations and both a frame and pricetag matched to professional photographers (D-2, $5,500).I have shot with all three models, and prefer the D-300 overall, but still love my D70 even though it is for sale to finance the D-300.
We use this to transmit both our Sansa Clip player (a terrific player) and our Ipod Nano to our car stereo. It works perfectly every time and I can even plug my cell phone charger into the front of it -- which is good because I only have one outlet (lighter) in my car. We never have any problem with the sound or reception -- you do have to turn the volume on your music player up to full-blast - which you have to remember next time you put on headphones or you could blow out your ears. But this is a great product, solving the issue of using your music player in your car perfectly.
The best remote I've ever used, easy to use, easy to set up, everything about it is based on common sense. Guests can figure out the functions within seconds, do not require a training course first, even my 4 year old is navigating between equipments quite nicely. So, if you have trouble using it, the problem is with you, not with the remote. In spite of all the great things about this remote, I am about to toss it into the trash. It is a major battery drainer, it requires a set of 4 AAA's every 4 days or so. The luminescent light is very sensitive, the slightest motion in the room will turn it on, therefore your AAA's get drained in no time. I figured that rechargeable batteries would solve the problem, have one set in the remote, another in the charger and just swap - it worked for a few months, then got very very old having to change batteries so often. There is no warning, the remote goes dead very suddenly and of course, always at the worst possible time, like when you are on the phone and need to mute the TV quickly.If you don't mind the constant changing of batteries, get this remote, everything else about it is great. Otherwise you might want to pick something else.
Our OTHER Tripp Lite Surge Protector/Suppressor finally died after over 20 years, and where we live we have 'dirty' power. The power drops and rises to unexpected levelsThis product came within the expected time frame, and basically all we had to do was plug it in, and connect the critical computer pieces of equipment to the Tripp Lite. The most recent time we had another power drop, the Trip Lite worked perfectly.
If you've never owned an mp3 player before, and are looking for a no-brainer, this is a great one to consider. It's so tiny and light that you barely remember you've got it on you (still have dents from where your Walkman would bang into your body as you ran?) My only beef with it would be that I've had trouble finding a compatible adapter for my car.
sounds ok, cable a bit short. bigger than I thought but still unnoticable on my deck corners, a plus, using them with a pair of tower speakers under the deck that make up the bass.
I love my P-Touch labeller - my kitchen, my office and my bathroom all show signs of avid labeling. I was excited to get additional tapes and this was a great price - they work as advertised!
Reasons I bought this unit:Needed AM/FM reception for professional reasons. Wanted MP3 capability for personal reasons. Wanted remote control capability of all functions. (As a mass transit rider, I appreciate not having to pull an entire CD player out to fiddle with the controls.) This is, as far as I can tell, the only portable CD player on the market that meets all those criteria. (jWIN makes a similar unit, but its remote doesn't control the radio.) If an iPod could be tricked out to deliver AM as well as FM, I might well have gone that route instead.Comparing this unit to the trusty Panasonic RQ-V520 AM-FM/cassette-with-remote player I've used for years, here are the Sony's pros and cons in brief:AM reception is better than the Panasonic; FM reception is worse. The Sony receiver has a local/distant function, but, sadly, it's not invocable by remote, and it's not easy to navigate via the on-unit controls, either. My commute takes me from an inner-ring Chicago suburb to the heart of the city -- only about 11 miles -- and neither setting is good at both ends of the ride. On the other hand, with dozens of presets, the radio can bring in at least one AM or FM station most of the time.Battery life -- one AA! -- is remarkable. Contrary to another reviewer's observation, a quick change will preserve almost all the machine's preference settings -- except for those related to playing a CD. If the unit can set a default order of "random" for each new disc, I haven't figured out how. And the manual's "troubleshooting" section doesn't address this or many other situations.The remote is versatile, but confusingly intricate. It would have benefitted from Panasonic's design, where one relatively large button controls many functions via a series of taps (for instance, 1= play cassette/change station; 2=fast forward/change band; 3=rewind, hold=on/off). As it is, I expect the Sony remote's tiny buttons will frustrate users wearing gloves.Unfortunately, too, the slightest pressure can turn on the remote, making it easy to turn on inadvertently and cutting the useful battery life substantially.The unit's LCD screen is cute, but too small to provide much useful information. Won't hold the full title of most songs, although the scrolling text is amusing. And the carrying "case," really just a fancy frame-style belt-clip, doesn't seem secure enough. I'd recommend a fully enclosed belt-mounted case instead.Disc capability is largely as advertised, and generally satisfying. As a Macintosh user, I haven't tried Sony's (Windows-only) proprietary Atrac software. But the unit reads regular CD audio and MP3 tracks burned from iTunes on an iBook without problem. And I've found it to be skip-free even without turning on skip protection. But be careful not to burn non-MP3-compressed files, like Apple's proprietary AAC format: The D-NF600 seems to choke on those files -- buffer overload? -- and scrambles or hiccups through the MP3 files it plays afterwards. Only way I've found to resolve the problem is to change discs and/or remove the battery.Bottom line: Idiosyncrasies aside, this player provides versatility unavailable elsewhere on the market. If you want AM/FM/MP3 capability with a remote, you have no other choice. But it's not a bad one at all.Final note: It pays to surf the Web for a lower price and then click Amazon's "Let us know" button to seek a price match -- which can amount to substantial savings if the competitor charges delivery fees and Amazon doesn't. But be patient; Amazon doesn't respond directly. In my case, the lower price didn't show up for a couple of weeks.
I love my iPod Nano but I have encountered several problems. Twice on shuffle the songs started then shuffled to the next without playing audio and I had to reset the unit. Also I encounter this problem EVERY DAY: the enter button in the middle will not respond. I have to click the menu button, scroll to now playing then hit enter. Then the enter button will work. Also, sometimes the scroll wheel gets overly sensitive where it will go to volume control if my finger is near it and it will make the volume jump up and down instead of smoothly lower and raise.
Amazing sound out of such a little device. I would place this product in my top 5 electronics product list hall of fame. Belts out the sounds with 4 little AAA batteries! Fantastic buy for $40 by using the $30 amazon credit card promotional credit!Taking this gem to Italy with me this summer for hotel room stereo. Amazon had it to me in 1 day! Incredible!!
Good product. However, 4040 or 4050 would be better considering only a slight price difference.
all o.k. great product. function normally and i like your goods. manufactures is o.k. i will buy in the future other products.
I can't get this thing to work on 3 different WinXP PC's. They all recognize it but the software that came with it refuses to pull the pictures from it.Tech support line has been a constant busy signal since Christmas morning when the wife opened it.
this are a perfect solution to the issue of short appliance cords not too long and not too short. they make extending the cabling of most devices a breeze.Belkin F3A102-06 AC Extension Power Cord (6-Feet)
The machine worked great until the screen split in half and the hinge to open the laptop broke. At first they wouldn't repair it because I was out of the warranty period, then they changed course and said it was a special recall item and that they would. So, I sent it in for repair... It came back repaired but then I immediately started getting the Windows blue screen of death - i.e. crashes. After much hassle, they agreed to take it in again and they changed the memory and system board. It came back again, and then the hard drive crashed within 1 day - hah! Not sure what the repair people are doing, but they seem to do more harm than good. Now they won't repair it anymore and effectively say "you're on your own". So, I purchased a new hard drive, installed it, and now my recovery cd's won't work because the graphics don't allow me to see the first window of the recovery process. The window extends below the viewing area and can't be moved up. I called them back and they said I need to pay for new recovery CDs. Are you kidding?!? Anyway, tech support stinks and so does the laptop itself.If you do buy, buy an extended warranty.
This is an excellent lens for the price it is set at. If you are a budget photographer you need to add this lens to your collection. The AF system is a little sketchy in low light situations, but it still works great. Also, the lens has the prefect zoom range to be your default "walk-around" lens. This is just a great piece of glass for the price. Highly recommended.
These work great but are made to fit tight over the ears to keep out surrounding noise. I gave them to my grandson and ordered myself some lighter ones for myself that I like much better. These also have a strange bar and strap to keep them firmly in place, which would make them ideal for moving around a lot or bending over.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas & I am the greatest wife ever for it! I went to the stores pricing scanners, however they started at $399! Got this one for less than half & was so easy! My husband had this thing set up the minute he plugged it in! The only "con" is that it was supposed to be for him in the garage & it's now in my Kitchen!
Bought toner cartridges from Databazaar a second time and was not disappointed in the timely manner that I received them. The cartridges are working great on my HP laserjet printer. Have read on prior submissions from others on how they may have had an issue with Databazaar on their shipping or the workings of the toner. I took a chance because of the low price and so far have not gone wrong in my choice of seller. Will continue to buy from them unless something does not go the right way.
The PSC 1350 is a small printer that does most things quite well. I especially like the photo proof sheet feature that allows you to preview all the shots on your cameras media card, color in the circles below the ones that you want to print, pick out the size and features, scan the sheet and wait for your customized pictures to print. Very easy to use and the quality is quite good.
Not sure what reviewers at CNET were thinking but this Coby portable media player is excellent. It accepts a lot more media files and the cost is just right for a 30g player. I don't think many other PMP's out there can compare when you factor in everything. The screen is nice at 4.3 inches and one of the biggest out there. I generally use it while doing cardio at the gym. This way I can catch up to my TV programming and makes my workouts go by fast. I haven't tested the battery to the fullest but it seems okay. I recommend this over any iPod video, Zune, Gigabeat and Archos.
Lexmark really tried -- they included the USB cord instead of shorting you, they included two standard ink cartridges (one black, one color) instead of giving you half-filled cartridges, and they priced it right.Then they built it wrong. The black ink cartridge prints a slightly faint image, the color is useful only for office-type presentations (banding is prominent and the image is fuzzy ifyou use it for a photograph, and the color reproduction is extremely poor) the machine is flimsy, loud, and far slower than the rated speed. The built-in photo slots don't work too well -- the transfer speed is not nearly as good as with a standard USB card reader, and the included software is clumsy and difficult.My HP 930c is almost as fast, quieter, and though not billed as a 'photo printer' produces better images (and much better text) print. The way printers are improving, any time a 5 year old printer is better than a brand new one, you know there's something wrong. After rebates I only paid $15 for this, and it was so disappointing that I'd have sent it back if the cost of shipping weren't equal to the cost of the printer.Short version -- it's just barely worth having if it's free.
Needed a short null modem cable to use in conjunction with USB to serial cable. Works quite well good speeds and clean data can't ask for much more from a cable.
I've satisfied with this memory card because I can record whatever, whenever, whrerever I want.I is just like a new one although I bought the used one.However, one thing I disappointed was the price of delivery, because it was different from the seller said first.Actually, it was cheaper than first price. However, I'm OK.
i have had this stereo for several months now and i have had no problems.
This is the only place I found to order this cartridge for my camera dock. The only thing I didn't like was it was shipped not in a box.
This CD player is an excellent buy! I use the line out feature to connect the CD output to my stereo amplifier. Audio is clean,no distortion.A really amazing product for its low price.
This is my first PDA, and so far my only one. No problems other than not reading directions (my bad) and when I did finally look up a problem I found it was operator error (me) and easily correctable. Since I haven't had a different PDA, I can't say how it compares to others, but it's easy to use, easy to program, easy to download things, easy to update. Don't know how I'd entertain myself in doctors' offices waiting for appointments or waiting for anything. I play games on it and the screen is bright and clear and easy to read. I download books and music on removeable memory cards and just use it in so many ways. It stores all the contact info I need, with as much detail as I want to put in. I love that I can handwrite notes on it, when I need to write something down in a hurry.. when I suddenly remember something I need to pick up on the way home. I paid about $185 for it about 3 years ago, and it was a refurbished one, so I'd say this Amazon price of $45 is a real deal. It does what I need and so easy to use. Definitely one of my favorite things.
easy to keep clean and no degradsation of.images. great product. Prompt delivery and in perfect condition.I think this is one of the best filters to protect the lense without causing degradation of images.
This set up quickly and it prints just fine for regular size paper. It does well scanning also. It prints pretty quickly. The toner does seem to last. However, beyond these points don't expect anything else. Labels shift. Envelopes are impossible to print. I have used this printer/copier/scanner since Jan 05. If you are looking for a basic printer copier. This works.
Fantastic!!! Don't worry about it being too much to handle, you can literally start by using it as a point and shoot if you want, and move into pro territory with it. You'll grow into it. I suggest the highly regarded"Guide to Nikon D200" by Thom Hogan eBook. Over 700 pages. It's the REAL manual for this treasure.
My take on this, just briefly:1. The player has nice upconverting quality for DVDs; but it's only average for DivX movies.2. USB port is very picky about the devices that it can handle; definitely the worse that I've seen on any upconverting player.3. Cheap/unreliable construction quality. Just within the 1st week of its use, the first player gradually started to skip parts of the movie (even on brand new DVD movies) and eventually stopped reading any DVDs altogether. I returned it for a replacement. The second one couldn't read half of my DVD collection out of the box (particularly our home videos burned on DVDs)4. Remote looks decent, but it's really a pain in the neck. Need to press on each key relatively hard to make it work (OK in the beginning; frustrating after a while); truly lacks the "Scan/Search" keys (their double-function solution is lame).5. Auto shut-off feature is terrible, because if you pause the movie to get a phone call for 10 minutes, it turn the unit off, and if you were watching an DivX movie, the unit would not remember where on the movie it went off. This feature cannot be disabled!6. One really nice thing about this player is that it can read multiregion DVDs by just typing a few numbers into the remote control.Final thoughts: I finally settled on Pioneer DV-400 and am much happier now. At least it works and seems to be a solid product.Frankly, anything that I've tried from Philips by far were nice in terms of look and features, but had some major design flaws and unreliable/flimsy construction.
I bought this radio for my desk at work. I have not had a single problem. It picks up every station I have looked for. I listen to am radio more than fm and it is clear on the three stations I listen to. I hooked up a pair of computer speakers I had and it allows me to have the radio on the far side of my desk and control the volume by the speaker. Great value!
I own two 207MW and have used them for about a year. Video image with HD like format is good. Some bowing near top/bottom of image due to wide angle lens, this does not bother me. WiFi connection was easy to setup. For video streaming it is imperative to have a strong signal for a reliable connection (signal strength meter built into firmware setup). Using WiFi, frame rate at Hi-Res is only 3-4 FPS. With Ethernet cable connection FPS jumps to 20-30 FPS. One of these cameras is mounted in a covered unheated porch in northern NY state overlooking a lake. The temperature has been as low as -25 F (-31 C) with consistent temps around 5 F (-15 C) with no ill effects on the camera (no frame drops or image/color corruption, WiFi works as well, focus maintained). I mention this because the lowest rated temp (data sheet) for the 207MW is only 41 F (5 C). This camera is the next step above the 640x480 standard image size. For all the features, image resolution choices, and WiFi capabilities bundled into a small package, it is a good buy.Axis has an excellent camera demo page, go see the images for yourself:Amazon does not allow links so go to the Axis home page and add /camerademo.
I won't ever buy a creative MP3 player again. I had a MuVo NX for just over a year and then it stopped working. I figured it had to something to do with the fact that it was made of two parts and I had dropped it a few times so I tried again, I bought the MuVo N200. Well after 2 months it's stopped working. I hit the power button, the LCD lights up a little but nothing else. The computer will not even recognize it when I plug it into the USB port any longer.Sound and operation was great till it just up and quit. Next time I buy an MP3 player I'm going to try to find one that is not disposable.
set up was easy, messages are clear, and does not lose the messages if the power goes out
Price was very low and works as good as the higher priced cables. Most difinetly recommend this cable to my friends and anyone else.
While I have not had any problems with the battery itself and the whole experience with the purchase was fine, delivery etc, I thought I would warn buyers that although the description says this is a Toshiba battery, it is NOT. I was willing to take the risk because of the price, but I believe the description is not accurate.
This is a really nice case, padded quite well and has an added front storage zippered compartment which has another small compartment inside suitable for memory and batteries and such. The latch is especially sturdy and dependable as it is velcro backed up by an adjustable buckle system. It has a belt loop on the back and an adjustable shoulder strap as well. This case is a little more bulky than Canon's leather case but it offers a good many features the leather case does not. No doubt this case is the safer home for the camera if you don't mind the little extra bulk.
If you have an old iPod mini, and still love it, then get this one. This little gadget works great with my pink mini, it makes it shine, I'll keep my mini instead of upgrading to nano for another year. :DPerfect match, great sound, very pleased with it.
I bought this Targus TCM004US case for my new HP laptop. It is a very good case for a very good price. It is everythig I needed.
I've had no problems with the leg snaps, but I've only used a few times. Head is very fluid with my Canon T3i. Also used with some lighter weight stuff and works just fine.
Wow. WoW! WOW!!!This is an excellent and exhilarating 5.1 set of speakers that delivers an amazing amount of bang (and boom!) for your buck!Amazon is simply amazing. I ordered these speakers refurbished from ebay and had to send them back, because they were defective. I ordered from AMAZON the day I sent those back, and I received them two days later (with free shipping!) It was simply amazing the speed that the order arrived considering I used supersaver shipping. Because of this experience I would have to urge that you order these from Amazon... it's cheaper and refurbished items, as my experience shows, are not nearly as reliable as new products.Enough of that, here's the actual review.Simply put, I have been impressed with these speakers ever since I heard them at a Circuit City about two or three months ago. Now that they're in my dorm room, my hopes have been fulfilled and satisfied with superb sound quality and quantity. They were out of my price range at 90 dollars which I first saw them for in the store. However, even at that price you'd still get a good value. I was happy to find these for 55 dollars and free shipping from Amazon.First, you have to realize that THESE ARE NOT TOP-OF-THE-LINE Sony or Eclipse speakers... however, they are incredible for under 100 dollars.The satellites offer crisp and clear sound, but do not seem to offer enough support at really high volume to avoid distortion probably due to a lack of wattage.The subwoofer is the best part of the package. Although it is only powered by approximately 25 watts, it sounds much louder than one would be led to believe by numbers. My friend has a 200 watt system, and it is just as loud, if not louder. His was 40 dollars more, too... This baby will make your heart skip beats. It is a small box, but it sounds much larger. My father has a 15 inch subwoofer for our living room, so I know what good bass is like. This subwoofer can shake the floor, although it's more likely to vibrate furniture.The satellites are a little too high for some notes and the subwoofer's a little too low, so the mid-range frequencies lack a little. But usually, the subwoofer can reach the midrange.I would definitely recommend this system for budget buyers who are looking for a quality system for under 100 dollars. It will not let you down, unless you are an audiophile... In which case, you will need to spend a lot of money to appease your sound-quality appetite anyway.A definite must-buy in my book.
If you need protection for your notebook, and room to carry a variety of other items, this might well be your bag. This Targus unit has a dedicated sleeve area for a notebook, and has a rather unique zipper up the middle and flap that buckles, ensuring that everything stays steady.However, please consider:- this is a solid, boulder of a unit. This baby felt heavy when empty. If you load it up, as I do, you'll feel like you're going off to war.- the small, side pouches sit out too far for my taste. I'd like to be able to walk down a plane aisle with this on my back, but each time I've snagged those little sidecars on the seats as I'm walking by.- The pocket inside the foldover flap is a great hold-all, but if you attempt to open the pocket while the flap is inverted you risk dumping pens, coins, etc. everywhere.
I have read good reviews of other buyers and that shaped my decision to buy this speaker system. However, when I bought and installed this system I was rather disappointed with the quality of sound from satellites. My full range JVC speakers (supposedly lower end) produced much richer sound. Sub did make a difference but could not compensate for the dullness of sound coming from the satellites. Center speaker is not bad. I have Yamaha RX-V663 receiver and receiver has been proven to produce excellent sound with other speakers.
the product works fine, but it only had a small amount of ink in the replacement, when reading about the product I thought it to be of the larger ink supply, Five pictures later I ran out of Magenta.
I purchased this item to be used with an older computer loaded with the Me oprating system. I installed it and got a connection to the internet, but the computer kept freezing up and rebooting. I installed it on my newer computer with XP. It worked fine. Linksys technical support was excellent.The Me operating system is not very good when it comes to installing USB devices.
I have tried almost all of the sub $50 ear buds-these are the best hands down. Don't let the price fool fool you. You will not find a better sounding pair for less than $50. Deep bass, clear highs that don't fatigue the ears.These kill the Ipod ear buds. No question. After listening to these I don't know how Apple includes the bad sounding ear buds with their products.
the product is very nice. does everything it claims to due. and, through my experiences, i know sony to be very reliable.
This memory card is currently selling between fifteen and twenty bucks in my local city big box stores. The memory card works perfectly in my Garmin Nuvi GPS as well as my Panasonic digital camera. Why pay more? Will the price ever drop below ten bucks with shipping? Time will tell.
Pros: 1)It's a Bearcat! Uniden has been the Scanner market Leader for years, and have outlasted virtually all other competitors.... Uniden are known for their Quality and Reliability.Uniden have been around for some time now, and should continue to be.The Owner's Manual is straightforward and easy to understand.2) it works as advertised.Ours reliably receives traffic in the 400 MHz and 800 MHz ranges reliably with only the set-back whip antenna. The NIST Atomic Clock, Battery Backup, All-Hazard Alert, and Weather Scan are all nice features. As noted elsewhere the Alarm Clock Feature works just fine.And, The 30 Bank X Channel Memory Architecture will allow the Scanner to accommodate an expand (ing)(ed)interest as new Frequencies and Agencies may come on line.Cons: none that I can see except that 1) perhaps that the AM Loop Antenna doesn't enhance the aesthetics of an otherwise clean design (besides,does anybody really listen to Broadcast AM Radio, anymore?)I have not used any of the AM/FM/TV features since I have no real interest in any of these.(However,I would assume that they will all work.) ?2?) This Scanner's many features may add some complexity to the Radio, but this effect maybe diminished or eliminated by reading the Owner's Manual carefully.Caveats: While I do not claim to be an expert, I would offer these suggestions:1) Be sure that your expectations are properly set. 2) bear in mind that The BC370CRS is first and foremost a Public Safety Radio Scanner. So the Audio Quality on Broadcast AM or FM may leave something to be desired for some. 3) Read the Owner's Manual Carefully, you may preview it at [...],which has other helpful documents available in PDF format. 4)Also, It is one thing to know that a given Frequency may be active and quite another to know which Agency may be using that Frequency. A visit to your local Police or Fire Station can probably help here, as most Police and Firefighters are Scanner Buffs in their own right, an will most likely be happy to help out a novice . 4) Per the Manual, write down everything that you may program. (I keep my list in an Excel Spreadsheet). I have not used the Service Search Feature, so I really can't really comment on it, other than to assume that like everything else, it will work as advertised.As noted elsewhere, some larger Municipalities and Agencies have migrated to Trunked Radio Systems which would require a different type of Scanner to monitor. Also, some agencies are using Digitized Voice Technology(APCO P25 or similar), which will sound like a harsh buzzing noise in an Analog Scanner like the BC370CRS.The Bottom Line is that we're very happy with it; We like it a lot, and, IMHO, the Uniden BC370CRS is a good, solid, feature-rich Conventional Analog Scanner which should provide reliable and enjoyable service foe a long time.Five Stars from this Clamdigger.
Excellent GPS with tons of options and easy user interface. I took it from Vermont to Virginia with no problems. The one thing I wish though is that the voice was louder. It can be easily drowned out by light music or people talking.
Overall a very nice tv. It did have a small dent on top of tv like most of the other reviews stated. Definitely a manufacturers packaging problem. One thing I was really disappointed about was there was no memory card slot like the description said. This is one of the reason I decided to purchase. It does have a USB port though in front of the tv which is why I decided to keep. Amazon had best price for this tv online, plus no tax and free shipping.
Keep in mind as you read my review. I am not saying this camera is the best camera on the market in 2012. I'm not even saying it was the best when introduced thirteen years ago. I'm saying that if anyone is planning on buying a single use camera for a short trip or vacation. At the going price of roughly $ 20.00 they should give this camera a serious look before they do.A friend of mine sent me some pictures in an email that were really good. The software of my computer identified the camera as a Kodak EasyShare C315 so I checked Amazon for some reviews. I was kind of surprised at the bad reviews so I contacted my friend. He said the camera is the best little camera he has ever owned and that he highly recommends it. With his recommendation I searched for and found one in like new condition on eBay for $ 22.49.After purchasing a 2GB SD card and found out that it's maximum SD card capacity is 1GB. So I ordered a 1GB card from Amazon and started taking pictures.Sandisk SDSDPH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II SD Plus USB (Retail Package)A word to the uninitiated. This is actually a fixed focus camera just like the Single use cameras many people buy for taking on vacations. So basically it's always in focus. The zoom feature is not a function of the lens, its all digital. The lens is always in focus though like any other digital camera there can be some vignetting. In good lighting this camera produces pictures with surprisingly good detail. I personally use this camera for taking pictures of my vegetable garden and up close pictures of flowers with excellent results. True you cannot get right up on a flower but you can crop the photo. I personally use pictures of flowers taken with this camera for my desktop background. I will try to post some pictures for the top left corner of this page.There may be lots of things other old used cameras can do that this one can't. But for the price it's hard to beat. Not only that but it's also very small and lightweight and takes over 900 photos with a 1GB SD card. I use Sony Eneloop AA Ni-MH 2000 mAh rechargeable batteries with good results. I don't know how many pictures I get per charge but thats only because I started using the camera less than two weeks ago. At this point I have not had to recharge the batteries yet. For an old camera it's also surprisingly fast picture to picture even when using the flash. If I were taking a trip to Disneyland with some friends and wanted to take a few hundred photos I would not hesitate to take this camera.
A friend of mine had one of these in college and I envied him. We would take it to the beach, use it for parties. It has a great sound and is a solid device!!So when I saw one reasonably priced, used, on Amazon I jumped on it. I love this thing. Best part is, there's an auxillary input so you can hook you Ipad into, laptop, etc.Great Buy! Highly recommended!
I found the product easy to install, and the portability of it is nice. However, the network connection it allows is, at best, flaky. The connection often drops out, even though all indicator lights show everything is fine. Often hotswaping the device works, but sometimes it causes the laptop to lockup. I tried calling NetGear tech support but they were clueless. This could all be related to bad drivers though I have downloaded the latest, or perhaps my problem is just the unreliability of USB. I don't know, but if you ask me I say don't buy this product.
I just purchased a vixia HF-S10 Camcorder for a vacation. It is a flash memory based unit. I wanted extra memory for 10 days, so I got Trancend 16 GB card from Amazon. It works purfect. I also tried to save some momey and got a 2nd card from ebay. It came straight from China. It was labeled class 6 but my camcorder saw it as a class 4 with error. 3 weeks later I am still waiting for another card.
I use this headset primarily for VoIP (Skype, etc.) and found it to have great sound quality, at least for those purposes. It's comfortable for people with big heads, doesn't require additional drivers, has easily adjustable volume controls, and fits its purpose very well.
My 2nd harmony remote. Specifically, i like the integration with the xbox 360.Now the xbox has become a piece of my entertainment system - using it as a media center, ff / rwd, pause, etc are much easier than using the xbox controller.The additional 4 buttons (X,Y,A,B) are handy. In addition to working with the xbox, i programmed them to functions on my dvr.
All I needed was some HDMI cable that didn't need a loan from the bank to buy and this is the stuff. I bought two cables for a tenth of what it would be to purchase one of those expensive, fancy looking chromium plated packages in the big stores: you know their names. One rhymes with Test Sky. So, anyone needing a little HDMI cable, and you aren't an audiophile/videophile who needs the last imaginary ghost image banished from your picture, do not pay those ripoff prices.
I just received this product and am so pleased. I wanted something that was stable and would let me still use my apple smart case with it. It is wonderfully padded all the way around, and works as described. Would recommend for travel or home use.Update:Only one problem. The pads on the item can come off or become loose with wear. It's not a deal breaker - I still love the stand. Because it's so inexpensive, I did order another spare, in case the pads come completely off. So far, so good.
The Lens arrived on time. It was exactly as described. I was able to use it right out of the box. Sample pictures were beautiful. My son has the Canon XSI tried on his camera and liked it so much that he borrowed it for his trip to Canada on Memorial Day weekend.
These are excellent for neat installation with minimal extra length. I used them to connect an Internet drop to a switch, then to a ROKU box from Netflix and a Panasonic Blue Ray disk player. The switch allows me to selectively use either device with my home theater,
This sound card sounds fantastic with the headphones on. During the demo that comes with the card you literally get the feeling that the helicopter is flying over your head and that there are bees swarming around you.Unfortunately with normaly two speaker headphones it wasn't as good. I never really felt that there was anything behind me and even with the four speaker support it wasn't that great.Headphones are the way to go!!!
This is a very good headset. Sounds good, feels comfortable, and is priced nice as well. The USB cable is a bit short though and the need to install extra software is annying but it's a good unit anyway.
Pro:Speedy: I would vouch to say this laptop is as fast as my 2.8 Pentium D desktop. Great performace, not your typical laptop speed. I had a disk defrag running in the background and tried to open outlook and compose an e-mail. Amazed! That says something for the hard drive as well as the processor.Features: Nice features, fingerprint scanning is cool, applications are rich and modern (not typical of HP). Very comfortable keyboard and mouse. Lots and lots of USB ports, Firewire 800, modem, etc, etc, and most importantly the strategic placement of them on the laptop.Graphics: 1440x900 is ideal for me and certainly viewable. The higher end laptops with 1680x1050 are just too tiny to read without making all kinds of crazy customized changes in each application. I'm sure I'll wish for the higher rez when Vista is released. Stil XP Pro looks great! Stay away from other laptops claiming shared video memory. Discrete memory is the only way to go. The ATI x1600 w/ 256 in this things is flawless. World of Warcraft maxed out stil runs without studder (shhh, don't tell the boss).Battery Life: Wow, long for a 17 but I think I know why it lasts so long, see below.Cons:The screen on this laptop is dim, even with the Ambiant Monitor off and the FN+F10 maxed. I'm pretty sure they do this to extend battery life. Still, it's noticiably dimmer than the Sony, Dell, Toshiba, and even HP Pavillion laptop I was comparing. If 0 was pitch dark and 100 was staring directly at the Sun, I would say it's about a 4.No disks included. They have moved to sticking a recovery partition on the hard drive which does two things. 1.) Less hard drive space than you had hoped for , 2.) You cannot do a fresh install of Windows XP Pro with just the things you want. You are forced to have all the fluff that HP wants you to have.Norton immediately prompts you for money and all their software. Uninstalling this stuff does not remove it from the hard drive, it only removed the executables from running. More crap on your hard drive.
This is the only mouse I found for a laptop that had back and forward buttons and was wireless. I also enjoy the fact that the batteries are user-replaceable, which I personally prefer. I have not gotten around to using all of its media functions however, and, like all Logitech products, has a fairly weak and clunky software. However, if you don't install the software it is actually quite nice (though, to my knowledge you can't use the media functions without it).
I returned it for a refund. I would not recommend this item. I decided to tape up the tear in my old cover and use it instead of a new one.
I had earphones before i got the sony mdr 71sl an earphones that dosent had any bass at all , only mid's but with the sony well .... i'v got too much bass ! they just overblow with the bass in those earphiones , and also the piano dosent sound like a real piano it sound's like a gitar . so why 4 stars u ask ?? becuse it is great in dance music ! and that what i hear most of the time also rock but in rock i would give it 2 stars .
When I put the case on my belt, my Stylus 400 camera kept falling out. In the end I lost the camera that way. Too bad I didn't think of getting a different case.
The second order I have had of these. I am really enjoying working with them.
When lightning hit the cable box outside, all the network adapters in our three computers were fried, yet the computers and their USB adapters were not. I bought my first Trendnet adaptors and they worked better than the original. A year later, I installed a second Trendnet adaptor on the same computer to hook into another network (a second company I own) and both work fine together and simultaneously. I am buying six more Trendnet adapters to put on the six other computers on the second company because I am finding that they work better than the network adapters that come with the NVIDIA motherboards. If you need to hook up to a second network and you only have one outlet, this adapter works amazingly well in tandom with the outlet that comes with the computer or with another Trendnet adapter. And...you do not need to take the computer apart to stick in a PCI network card.TRENDnet USB to 10/100Mbps Adapter TU-ET100C
One year after purchasing this program it stopped working. Technical Support in gone. Phone numbers to "Technical Assistance" no longer work.WASTE OF $40.00
I bought one of these useless things at the local Lowe's (all they sell is Stinger), assured by the nice person working there that it was a great unit, and that the black light made a big difference in how many bugs are attracted to it. Well, atypically for me, I didn't do my research prior to buying it, and when checking online to see how badly I got overcharged, I found these reviews here at Amazon. I thought it might have been a fluke that so many people had written such bad reviews, but I must concur that these Stinger units are poorly designed. At about 7:00 pm I hung the UVB45 up on the outside corner of my fenced in area, hoping to draw the bugs away from my patio. When I plugged it in, there was an immediate, strong ZAP just as the bulb came on. I thought that it might indeed work, at least for a while. Well, that first zap was the only zap I ever heard the unit make. I thought it might take a little while to start attracting the bugs, and so I left the unit on, and went inside. I came back out around 10:15 pm, but still no zaps, just a crowd of bugs walking around on the unit, electrode grates and all. Disgusted, I left it running all night to see what it would do, and the next morning I went out to see what had happened, but no dead bugs, just a few stragglers walking around, still there from the party they had on it the night before. At that point I noticed the light wasn't burning any more. After taking the unit down and putting it in a shaded area (I wanted to see if I just couldn't see the "black" light in the sunlight), it came back on. I checked the switch, and it was in the 24 hour position. Even that didn't work! I switched the switch to all 3 positions, and if there was bright light present, it wouldn't come on, even in the "always on" position, unless I covered the light sensor with my hand. Needless to say I returned it to Lowe's, and will be ordering the FlowtronFlowtron Model BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer (One Acre Coverage)from Amazon instead. It is rated quite highly here, so I hope my luck with it will be better. I would definitely recommend that people forget about the Stinger line of products, and search for something that actually works. I wish I could rate it zero stars, since nothing about it worked properly.
Buy the original Canon ink if you are using it for your photos. The generic brands will fade in a few years.Of all the Canon ink, only one came damaged (my loss). But most is good quality but I wish they pack more ink in a package. It still runs out fast.Buy 2 at once from Amazon and save with free shipping.
I dropped the camera from 2 feet and the metal outer rim of the lens slightly became bent and won't close. After some time spent tring to bend the metal back in place, I finally was able to close the lens.Besides that, it is an awesome camera. I am able to pick out a color (ex. red) and take a picture with that color standing out and everything else black and white. No photoshop needed.
I got this as the first external flash for my camera. I'm just starting out with photography and found this product very easy to use. The information booklet that came with it is every helpful for trouble shooting (should you have any trouble). I was concerned about the warm up time due to some much older models I have toyed around with, but with my camera set on burst exposures I can take multiple exposures with the flash with no delay. I really do love this flas.
This is well constructed and made from sturdy material. This has many uses for photography and other uses. It can be used to help your subjects to be at different heights during a shoot or for seating options. It can be used as a prop or step stool. Really anything that you can think of because it is so sturdy.
The Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EG was perfect for my use. In the main storage section I have a S1is Canon backup camera, S5is Canon main use camera, auxilary HF-DC1 flash and all camera/flash manuals: two velcro attaching pads are provided to make storage compartments.In an external zippered section I carry my AA battery charger, len's cleaning papers, ball point, 3 x 5 cards, small flashlight and a lens adapter. This section has a zipper section and elastic loop holders (film cans?).The bag cover has a zippered section in which I keep a small leather case with my memory cards.For the battery packs, I took a 16" length of small diameter rope and tied it as a loop thru one of the outside strap fittings. The loop dangles on the outside at one end of the bag. Spare battery pack holders (each holds four AA) made of soft nylon have a velcro closing flap. To close the pack holder, I fold the velco flap cover around the rope. This way I can carry four spare battery packs that are easily assessible without opening the bag. Batteries positive (+) end up in the pack if charged, (+) down when discharged.The bag cover has a large metal ring that snaps to a large swivel snap on the bag lower section. These parts being quite large make it easy to open/close. However, I disabled the swivel function by putting tape around it. Reason for this, many times the snap opening was swiveled in the wrong direction when trying to close the bag cover.Transporting the bag is done by a handle or a shoulder strap. The shoulder strap is padded and adjustable. There is a waist belt strap cleverly stored so as not to be obtrusive when not in use, however, the bag seems a little large to attach by a waist belt. I may convert this area into carrying a monopod.I thought the bag workmanship and materials used were very good. I would highly recommend this bag. I paid $28 for the bag.
It came when I wanted it, but I thought that I could just slip a card inside of the pouch. I didn't realize that I needed to actually laminate the tag to seal it. I don't own a laminating machine, so I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to do it without messing them up because I ordered exactly what I need.
Simple and straight forward, this speaker headset switch lives up to its description. My only &quot;gripe&quot; about this switch is that I wish it had the outlet for an extra mic so if I wanted to switch from my headset to a speaker/desk mic combo...
This book is not completely without merit, but it's really one of those books that should have been damned with faint praise & allowed to slink off quietly & die.I feel my primary responsibility here is to debunk Spider's slavish blurb praising this...novel. And yes, it's supposed to be `funny,' & quite possibly supposed to be bad SF-if so, it's a success on some levels anyway. Terry Pratchett fans may enjoy it, those of us who enjoy our `funny' novels a little more `funny' may be annoyed.So:1) Heinlein wouldn't have loved it. For SF published in 2001, the science sucks: a crime is committed, a crime for which no expense is spared in finding the thieves, flakes of skin are left behind at the scene, yet in this far future of space ships & psychic powers (which a few pages before they are introduced are pooh-pooh as bad science fiction), no one apparently is capable of analyzing DNA. The discussion of radio-isotope dating shows no understanding of either current techniques (which it explains ham handedly), nor how the technology might evolve over thousands of years. There's lots more.2) It's not so much like Heinlein's work that you might think he wrote it. I have read every good work of Heinlein's (many several or dozens of times), and most of the crap he produced after he lost it. This doesn't read like good Heinlein or even senile, sex obsessed old Heinlein, not even the page we are given that is `such a good forgery even the experts were still debating its authenticity after 4 years,' bares the slightest resemblance to anything he could or would have written. It's bad. It's just plain bad.3) Spider Robinson lost my respect a long time ago. When he started out he was a Canadian hippy with his own voice, who also wrote damn good SF reviews & happened to like Heinlein a lot. I read all of his reviews for years, and bought many good books based on them, I also bought his first several novels, which verged on brilliant, and possessed many of the qualities he assigns this minor piece of trash. But then RAH got sick, and people started rightly questioning particularly the sexism of some of his works (and taking nothing away from his literary accomplishments, which are impressive) & then he died. At this point, for reasons only Spider can say, Spider lost it. He wrote diatribes defending Heinlein that while providing much good evidence in Heinlein's favor, made the serious mistake of ignoring the mounds of evidence that also supported his opponent's positions. Additionally, & much more damningly, his own work changed over the course of a novel or a novel and a half into a third rate pastiche of Heinlein that magnified his faults, and left almost everything that does give RAH resonance & poetry & power far behind. I stopped reading him, and his opinion stopped matching anything that fit into my reality.4) Lastly, though I'm sure both Robinson & Janifer will deny any malfeasance, the fact that both Spider's name & the name of his most famous character occur on the first page of the novel, strikes me as quid pro quo of the most bald faced kind.This is not a horrible novel. It's vaguely funny. It's mildly interesting. But it's no Robert Heinlein, nor is it funny as, say, Douglas Adams. But it's not horrible.
Before buying this, I brought a bluetooth adapter for the mouse. Once receiving it, I learned that the rechargeable hub was actually a bluetooth adapter too. There's really only two things that disappoint me about this mouse. The first thing is the hub bluetooth adapter doesn't work for Window's Vista yet, but hopefully they'll fix that. I mean, the mouse still works (and they said the keyboard that goes with this mouse & hub works), but I'd be nice if they created drivers to allow the hub to function as a bluetooth adapter for Vista users. The second thing I didn't was the fact the hub has to be plugged into my laptop via USB. I mean, when i first brought this item, I just thought the hub was just to recharge the mouse and I would need a bluetooth adapter to work the mouse, but yeah >w&lt; You can use your mouse if you have a bluetooth adapter and not plug the hub into your PC though.Overall, I am very satisfied with this product and it's worth every cent.
This works great! I bought this April, and use it about 4 days a week, a couple hours each time. Its nice and compact.Has a few equalizer and bass settings. It think the sound is great. I dont use the earphones it came with...they sound okay. For some better sound I use the Sony Model MDR-CD180 headphones.This can run on one AA battery a few weeks playing atrac or mp3 discs. Audio cds...about 5 days. So for the power I am using an AC adaptor 3V, which it does not come supplied with. I got mine through sony. Very light weight and small.The cdplayer has an excellent LCD display on the top, along with the buttons. They are easy to work. Opens, and closes easy.I have not tried its little remote control yet, but overall, I like this one from Psyc...its electric white color!
Worked as advertised. Had a 50ft HDMI 1.4 cable, which had issues with Blu-ray menus and features such as Netflix and apps. Once i installed this adapter at the end near the projector side, all issues went away. Apps worked, and the main menu on the blu ray player now appeared.
This is the second 210C I have owned. This is the second 210C I have damaged beyond repair due to anger. These machines are very tempermental regarding the ink. The machine will state the ink is empty when there is ink in the cartridge. It also does not like off brank inks. I love the interface and functions of this machine and that is why I bought the 2nd one. There will not be a 3rd. Insult to injury - they denied my rebate submission. Go ahead and buy one of these and test your level of control.
Great little box. I've been wanting one for a while to help tailor my sound even more. It doesn't disappoint. At all. I started to get the Boss 7 band, but glad I waited. This gives greater control over the high end that I've been wanting.I got the one with the included wall wart. I didn't want all the junk in the alternate deal. This one was cheaper than that one.
My iRiver H20 has been a very big disappointment. I've had to reformat the hard drive at least 4 times - about every 2 months which is a huge drag because you lose everything. I've sent it to iriver once for a new hard drive. It does not work well with Napster - crashes every time - yes EVERY TIME! And now my scroll bar scrolls down to zero and stays there so I can't use it. Mine is going in the trash rather than sending it in to pay for it to be fixed (out of warranty) when I know it won't fix all of the rest of the problems. If you check the iRiver customer support site user forum, you will see the long list of issues with the H10/H20. Invest in something better!
This camera is the best point and shoot cameras for the money. Just think of what you are getting. Not just a 7.2MP camera, but a LICA lens and technology. Not a bad deal. The images are not bad when printed. On a scale of 0-10, 10 beining the best, I give this camera an 8.David the photogIn Chicago
Amazing product. My laptop was having difficulty overheating. This is perfect for a 17-19 inch laptop. It can tell that the laptop is much cooler to touch. The best thing is that it has not overheated one time since this product arrived. Amazing. Well constructed. Extra USB's are a plus as well.
Of all the in-the-ear headphones I've tried (believe me, trying costs mucho bucks resulting in wasted money) these and the EX71 are superior. I have both. The EX71 with the 2 piece cord comes in handy use with my gen2 Shuffle. Both models fit well, they stay put, the sound is great and they don't break the bank. I've had my 51LP's for three plus years before the cord became twisted with daily use, breaking up the sound. I even bought back-up pairs just in case Sony discontinued them. 5 Stars, thumbs up. Highly recommend.
It is very useful and light weight, I could carry it and put its to my pocket easier.Thank You.
I got these headphones to replace the ear buds which had short cord. I am happy with longer cord length. The cord, frame and phones are sturdy and durable. The comfort and sound quality are OK, but not as good as my notebook headphone set that is ten times more expensive. These Panasonic headphones are inexpensive solution and they are worth the price.
Coffee, sneezing, and keyboards just do not mix well. Tried to dry other out but only thing that still worked was the space bar and enter keys.
I have many mp3 players including ipods... I gave this one a spin... I liked the weight and screen but did not like the cheap plastic feel plus the on button on the side is a pain - I should just have to hold play to kick start it on in my opinion.The windows software to put music on this device is god awful ! Sometimes when I check playlists and go back to the zen no songs will show on the screen and I have to quit and reload. Creative puts too much 'junk' on when loading the software. How about a itunes plug in or music match plugin instead - why do they need to re invent the wheel and then do a terrible job doing it.I could not get the os x xjmb software to work at all ... so if your gonna hook it to a mac good luck.When hooking to my car stereo aux in port I noticed the zen could not get as loud as any ipods I use. I did turn off volume limit so I had it maxxed out.I would stick with the nano over this even though it has a great price point.It is super light so if weight is important consider it.. it weighs next to nothing.
First off, I'd like to address all the reviewers who say they've had problems with Memorex CD-R's. I also had problems in the past with Memorex. They would seemingly burn fine, but they wouldn't play even when I put them in my brand new cd player which is designed to play CD-R's, MP3 cd's, and all of that. It would either skip so badly that you couldn't listen to it or else just freeze and not play anything. BUT, those days are over, I believe. I just recieved these new Memorex CD-R's a few days ago, and they've been perfect so far. I tried them in all my cd players and they've all worked beautifully. I had no problem with the burning process either. Memorex has apparently fixed these problems.So, now that that's out of the way, if you're looking for cheap, quality CD-R's, this is the way to go. There's nothing wrong with them that I could tell. The sound quality is fine (although this depends almost entirely on the quality of the mp3 and not the quality of the CD you burn it to) and the price compared to the amount of cd's you get is the best I've seen (actually it's dropped 3 bucks in the last few days...I should have waited to buy them!).In the end, it's only 4 stars because of course there are higher quality products out there. If you're looking to buy these, don't let the bad reviews hold you back. Buy them and start burning some great music.
I bought this for my 17" MacBook Pro. The fit is nice and snug, the quality is great, and it looks very good. It's odd that it only has padding for one side, I'm adding a bit more padding. Very good value!
I'm designing a moderately priced 5.1 surround sound system for a small/moderately sized room. The core of this system includes a Denon AVR-790 (I know that the 790 can be used in a 7.1 configuration, I just don't have don't have the room), 2 Polk Monitor 40 speakers, a Jamo C-400 Center speaker, 2 Polk Monitor 30 speakers, and a Polk PSW-10 subwoofer. The C-400 center speaker will eventually be retired because I'm matching my speakers by manufacturer.I bought the Monitor 30s in September 2010 while swapping out several brands of speakers to hear which sounded best. The Polk Audio 30 and 40 speakers stayed. Why? The majority of what I listen to are DVD and blu-ray movies. Here is what made me choose to keep the Polk Monitor 30s.Pros:1. This is a moderately sized 2-way speaker that produces a full, rich, round, and clear sound. They're used as my rear surrounds and really help fill out the sound-scape that is produced by the subwoofer, monitor 40s, and the center speaker.2. It is easily one of the best buys on Amazon. In order to increase the quality of the sound I believe you will have to spend $200-$300 per speaker. The change in sound quality is marginal and, to me, just not worth it.3. The speakers are 8 ohms. This makes them easy to drive. I really like that.4. The speakers have to work as a "team" and, with the exception of the center speaker, they do. The Jamo C-400 is an excellent 6 ohm speaker that has a flat sound quality. I was told it is meant for listening to music. It does not fit my needs.Cons:1. The Monitor 30s are surprisingly large. I can live with that because the sound is surprisingly large.Just a reminder: The Polk Monitor 30s are (small?) bookshelf speakers. If you're looking for really big sound production, you're going to have to be ready to look at bigger speakers and spend more money. If you're trying to fill a small to a moderately sized room with great sound then, I highly recommend them!
This card works great - always download the latest drivers for ANY new product you buy (duh!)Only 4 stars because the card is difficult to get into my Exp Pack Plus - and I'm not sure if its the pack or the card. I'm assuming after an in and out a few times It'll get easier.Um... and a Handera? You must be kidding. How about doing just a little research before you bash a product...
Before I bought this, I was getting no video or mixed video signal for ALL of my HD channels and many of my regular channels. After the exceptionally easy set up, my HD TV does what I bought it for. Channels are clear, sound perfect. Easy fix to a very frustrating problem.
I purchased this product for my videocamera -sony HC-46. Unfortunately the step up ring provided with it doesn't fit my camera. it was 37mm to 30 mm.I needed 37 to 25mm ring wich i had to purchase separately. It wouldn't be a bad idea to specify the step up ring size in the product description.
Bought complete system including printserver. Working with just ADHOC connectivity between machines was ok. Setup is horrible. I had all 3 machines and printer in lab area. Followed directions (*switched to infrastructure) and had everything cabled together for setup. Could not get the flash update to work for the router. Frequently unable to get the setup page to activate. Unable to achieve connectivty on SBC DSL.Printserver is supposed to have an ID code on bottom barcode - it did not. Tech said to use the setup software and it would pick up the code automatically to id the printserver. It did not. Tech said the unit was bad. He had no idea what the number on the barcode on my unit was about.Tried to get through to support and accomplished this once after wainting 45 minutes. Other times they answer and ask for your number so a tech will call back. Only once did I get a return call - on a Saturday when I was not around! Categorically, the worst CS experience in my many years of networking. Website is also useless for the difficult questions.I'm not a newbie and have been in networking for years. Even build my own PC's and Servers.Suggest that you avoid this product unless you are a friend of a Linksys exec who can get you priority support.Try another product.Bob
IF you looking for a point and shoot camera then get this one unless for some reason you need the manual aspect of some digital cameras. Its take great photos and the battery life put other cameras to shame. You won't have to be changing batteries all the time with this camera witch you will lLOVE. My only complaint is that you have to buy this usb/av cable from my.casio for around $34 bucks shipped unless you want to carry the cradle around to show off your pics.
I purchased this unit after I saw the RCA unit was sold out, so I went ahead with this one. Thus far, the sounds are great. DVD's sound great, digital TV channels sound great, and my PS2 also sounds great.I have not had any distortion or hissing noises come from mine. The reviewer below is most likely picking up interference from something causing the noise.
Most of the "portable audiophiles" have had dozens of earbuds over the years. I have a drawer full of them and tend to compare my newest ones with a variety of Shure, Etymotic, Klipsch, Bose and apple buds. I found these Turbine models to be closest to the Klipsch X-10 in-ear variety. The sonic signature is very similar and bodes well for the turbines which cost $200 less. I left out the Shure and Etymotics because they have a more "clinical" and "analytical" sound.The packaging of the Turbines is very fine and thorough. As has been pointed out before, the packaging is misleading since the Turbines do NOT come with a 90 degree plug, or cable management system. This is a distinct disadvantage, since I use these buds with a portable MP3 player, and when you slide it in your pocket, the long plug hits the bottom of your pocket. This leads to a great deal of strain on the cable. Shame on you, Monster! Hopefully, this will not be an issue as times goes on. The system comes with a handful of ear seals and they can easily be swapped. On earbuds, the ear-seal is of extreme importance to sound quality. I found the included buds to be only fair. They are not great at getting a seal. The Klipsch system has ovalized buds that are actually shaped like an ear-canal. I bought an extra set of the klipsch seals and put them on the Turbines. Now I have an easy to attain seal in about 1 second of fiddling with the fit. The cables on the turbine are much nicer than the Klipsch but do produce more microphonics.Sound Quality:Generally an excellent showing at this price point. The mixture of fun bass sonics, with nice separation and resolution that is very pleasing. The "sound stage" is present and resolved, in about as much as earbuds can provide. They are inferior to some of the extreme Shure models in this regard, but also pack in more bass than those buds. The bass is generally present, and well articulated. It is fast and not boomy. When distortion is present, it occurs more likely due to the limitations of the mobile player's amp. The Klipsch provides less resolution and detail, but with a more boomy bass. The highs on the turbine can be a bit "spitty", but you have to strain to notice it.Overall: An excellent compromise! Fun bass, but a capable set of buds for the audiophile on the go. The buds are capable of reproducing all genres of music. At this price point, you cannot be disappointed. Most interesting is the buds ability to deliver an "open" soundstage at this price point. I would never take my shures running or to the gym, so these are the next best thing!CONS: we need ear seals that fit more like the Klipsch. I can't say why no one bothers to notice that ear canals are not round tubes! The other issue is the plug. it should be a 90 degree. It is advertised as such and monster should make good on this!
This model cannot be set for frequencies below 88.1, meaning you have to reset as you travel. Also had a lot of static.
Mike M you must have the audio video to the front of you VCR but they are for input only you have to hook them too output on back of you VCR then go to my DVDselect the Record Direct-to-DVD or Record Direct-to option to start creating a DVD directly from your VCR. so I hope this hope you but if not Please email me at dayrider@bellsouth.net & I will explan more to youGod bless youWebster
After reading other reviews I decided to order this model, listed as a NetgearWG111, to use with my new TiVo system. What I received was a Netgear WG111USA, which IS NOT COMPLIANT with TiVo systems. After over a month I am still waiting for my refund to be credited to my card. The difference is in the details - get them right folks!
This worked just as it was supposed to for the purpose I bought it for. It was as well made as any plug can be.
This remote seems to be a great bang for the buck, in my opinion. I am able to control most devices with just one touch of the button, hence the "Harmony" in this name implication. The only gripe is that it takes more than one try for the remote to control EVERY device, tho. Cable boxes are usually the toughest component to use this with, which are usually only programmed to be used with the native remote, which is pretty minor. Other than that, it will turn on my Samsung LCD, the Xbox 360, the DVD recorder, the AV receiver, and sometimes the cable box, it's rather hit and miss on that, but when it does work with the cable box, it's a charm, and it will ultimately replace those half dozen remotes that I used to use, especially the Samsung remote, who needs that "click wheel, Zune-style remote" anyway? Great device controller for the money.
I might find a reason to spend more money on a pair of ear buds some day, but for the money the Sony MDR-EX51LP's are just about perfect. As an audio professional, I'm pretty particular about fidelity. These phones are clean and loud, the "cups" do an excellent job of shutting out ambient noise and they are exceptionally comfortable. The design of the cable is a little too creative for me: the left side is on the short end of a "Y" and the right side 3 times longer - not a bad idea for keeping the main cable length on the left side of your body, but not important enough to compensate for the awkwardness in wrapping the cable when not in use. All in all though, I highly recommend these headphones. They should be standard issue for serious iPod'ers.
For the price of the radar detector, I'm extremely impressed. From it's features to its accuracy it has been a great product. I have been successfully warned multiple times now, well ahead of police vehicles coming towards me on the opposite side of the road with their speed radars turned on. I use the "City 1" mode which nearly eliminates false alarms that normally occur X-band while driving around in a normal city environment. When the detector alarms, I know that it can be trusted. I highly recommend this radar detector.
I have 2 of these. Great large display. However when I bought the two units I thought they had Call Waiting ID. They need this. I will buy only units with Call Waiting display in he future.
I should have gone ahead and bought another home kit, for the difference in price I could have had another antenna, and receiver for listening in another location.
The Slingshot 200 AW is phenomenal. I can fit a Rebel XT, a 24-105mm, 10-20, 70-300mm, a strobe with remotes, plus all the batteries and flash cards I need for an entire day of shooting. Even after all that, I still have a little room left over to hold miscellaneous snacks for my 4 year old. (All snack packages are sealed, of course, and no liquids are allowed.)I broke his bag in while I was shooting the 2008 Coeur d'Alene Ironman. Even being unfamiliar with the bag in a new situation, all my gear was easily and quickly in reach. The bag becomes just about irreplaceable as I become more familiar with it.One particularly handy aspect of the bag is that it can serve as a field expedient tripod. Just swivel the bag to your front and lock you elbows into the top of the bag while you shoot. It won't replace a $[...] tripod, but I was still able to get some decent images of fireworks using this technique.If you're going to be out in the field for a day or two at a time, or even for a few hours, you're going to find this bag hard to beat.
IT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IP6600D. AMAZON HOW COULD YOU LET THIS PRODUCT RUIN YOUR REPUTATION AS A RELIABLE ONLINE STORE!Cheap prices doesn't always results in savings...Just get an original canon ink.
The product works as advertised. I had to restart twice, but the third time, everything went well. A great way to transfer needed files, as well as browser pref's and favorites.
I am surprised by the number of positive reviews and the high score that this item received. Perhaps they were predominantly written just after purchase. At that time, my feelings were warm as well, albeit not as warm as the laptop itself after a few minutes of use. After one year of not-too-intensive use, I am unhappy. The batteries died out almost instantly. When my students saw me coming with it to give a lecture, they immediately started asking questions about poor batteries... And technical support in case of a problem? Totally incompetent. After many calls and contradictory pieces of advice, one thing has been clarified: the "part number" shown on the back of the laptop is incorrect! Don't buy unless you like endless and meaningless conversations with incompetent tech reps.
I have a 42" LCD 1080P HDTV. I have this DVD player hooked up via HDMI Cable and it works perfectly. It upscales ALL DVDs that I watch to 1080P quality and the Progressive Scan on it is great. I have had no problem playing DIVX Movies that I download and use from my 160GB External Hard Drive. I Strongly Reccommend to ANYONE!
It's a good buy for the money. Don't expect to be able to see clear faces in parking lots at fifty feet...think more of "over the garage door."It doesn't handle additional light sources in "night" mode as well as I would like, but it get's the job done if I want to know who's knocking on my door, creeping down the side of my house, or which one of the neighbor's dogs are trying to tear into my trash cans again.Time stamp, autocycle, and alert notification when connection is severed is a plus.
TDK SUPER VHS VIDEO TAPE IS THE BEST VIDEO TAPE I HAVE ALWAYS USED AND TRUSTED FOR MY BUSINESS AND ALSO FOR MY OWN PERSONAL FAMILY VIDEO TAPES! I ALSO HAVE BOUGHT AND USED TDK AUDIO CASSETTE TAPE FOR ALL MY RECORDING USES FOR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL! TDK IS THE NAME TO TRUST!
This router, although a "draft n", has decent speed and range. I gave it 4 stars since it was marginally difficult to configure. There are two ways to set it up...a provided CD or by accessing their web site. I have seen from other reviews that their web site is the better choice. In any event, I eventually had to contact D-Link for assistance. They established the connection, but the person giving the technical assistance, although competent, did not know what customer service is about, since he did not have a clue as to the proper way to communicate with customers. During our telephone call, he was talking very low volume and was very difficult to hear him. I asked him if he could turn up the volume or speak a little louder...he said there is no way to do that! It would be wrong to label all their support as this way, so it is probable that this may not happen to you. So far, I've had the router for approximately one month, it has operated exceptionally well.
Had the camera in the back of the car with some other things, my kids picked up their toys and draged the end of the strap with them. Camera fell about 3 feet on to the concrete, filter shattered the lens is ok. Replaced it immediately.
I had long wished for my own Mp3 player, and my wish was granted last summer. As soon as I saw the iPod mini, I knew that that was the one I wanted. I got my iPod and spent many hours listening to my tunes and buying songs off the iTunes Music Store. However, my happy and perfect time with my iPod mini did not last long when I was pummelled by one of my friends while I had my iPod in my pocket in a tarmac parking lot. My precious iPod was flung to the ground and got stepped on by accident and now has about ten scratches on it (thankfully on the back). I had read in a review of the iPod mini that it was scratch-proof "even if it was placed face-down on a rough surface;" I have now cleanly disproven this statement.Besides that, the iPod is the ultimate pocket companion for the road. I took my iPod with me on vacation and helped me get through the long hours on the plane. The "Music" section sorts songs by artist, album, genre, composer, and audiobook. My favorite part of the iPod mini is the On-the-Go playlist feature, that allows you to create your own playlist, well, on the go, so you can play your favorite songs continuously without looking for them, and then clearing it again the next minute. The Click Wheel is totally functional and a lot better than the touch wheel and buttons on the old models of the iPods.Overall, the iPod mini is fun, innovative, and the ultimate Mp3 player!
This case is really nice. It's fits my 10 portable dvd player and has a pretty hard shell so it keeps it from being damaged. I found the same case in walmart for half the price. You may want to shop around your local stores.
This little radio has superb sensitivity on all bands. You will be impressed by the high fidelity output from the internal speaker. There are 10 SW bands and an additional 2 for am/fm so there's plenty of content. Overall, the radio feels solid, antenna and knobs are good quality. It is powered by 3 AA batteries but also will run on an a 4.5 volt adapter (not included). Range and performance of this SW radio rivals units costing much more. A great choice for getting into SW and it's price won't set you back.
Needed to expand wireless coverage to another building downhill and through trees about 300 feet from the base with a utility building in between. By mounting this unit in the utility building we were able to get at least some coverage. It was a little spotty but generally effective. The unit is very easy to setup with unsecured networks but was very tempermental in recognizing the security. Overall it was a very good buy.
the case seems to be very strong but i would not recommend this product to anyone. when putting the compact flash card in, since the fit is very tight, the card may be damaged. also your knuckles will be injured when you take the card out. i sent an email to the company and while they responded quickly their attitude was just take back the case where you bought it.
We used this for our 10 hour drive to Disneyland. My kid loved it! She wore it strait for hours watching movies on the portable DVD player and never complained. Very comfy! She is almost 3 and it fit it her perfectly. Highly recommended!
I picked this up from B+H in 2007 and it's a spectacular piece of equipment. It's hand-crafted and absolutely beautiful. It comes in a simple box with foam padding and instructions. You'll need to get a mounting plate though, I recommend the Wimberley QR. After using a Bogen 3265 for a few years for light work, the Acratech is a nice change.It comfortably holds a D200 (or Olympus E-3) and any Nikon lens that you can find readily available since it holds up to 25 lbs. I plan on trying it out with my 4x5 view camera too (I don't care if it's not a 3-way pan/tilt head, I'll still use it) . The head moves smoothly in all directions. It has degree marks on the base for anyone who likes to take panorama shots and stitch them together. It's light, compact and perfect for almost an job. I couldn't ask for anything better.
I know that most people say that it makes no difference for the picture quality, but I purchased this cable for two separate reasons:1. With the digital cable box my cable company offers, you would have to switch inputs to go from a high definition channel to an analog channel. This is mildly annoying. The other connection possibility is the DVI interface. This eliminates the need to switch feeds since the cable can send both signals to the TV.2. By using the DVI connection on the back of the TV, you allow more space for component cable connections. For those of you who have video game systems where you can use the component connection, but didn't have room because of the need for the high definition decoder, now you have free space!This cable has made everything so much easier! Once again, way to go Monster!!
This is a great filter. Iused it with my camera which is a Canon 5D. works with Canon 5D Mark II
The big selling point for the Sonata is that it is quiet. Unfortunately, the quality of the fans is such that the bearings start making noise after a few weeks. I had the case fan replaced a month ago. Soon after that, the power supply fan started making noise. I can not get Antec to return my calls to cross-ship a replacement power supply. I could get an RMA number online and send in the power supply for a replacement, but I use the computer for work and can't take a two week vacation.
We have had this camera for only about 4 months and have used it sparingly since it is my husband's camera for use at work in case they need a photo of something. It is already broken. The lens won't extend and open when you turn it on- thus impossible to use. When you turn it off, the lens opens up. It is not worth even $99.00. How disappointing in this day of digital cameras that HP can't come up with something a little better than a disposable camera from the supermarket.
I inherited one of these from an old employer. It came with a "JetDirect" card which is/was HP's proprietary ethernet card for printers. It's fairly easy to configure with a static IP (i.e., 192.168.10.10, or whatever) so the lack of USB on this printer or parallel ports on recent computers isn't an issue. The whole thing has been reliable. A few years ago I paid $100 or so for new rollers etc. - no problems. Not photo quality or color or any of that fancy gimcrackery, but good for the inevitable kid/recipe/crafts/miscellaneous printing we do around the house.
This is an excellent choice overall. It has many useful features to it. The remote however lacks a lighted keypad this should be standard these days. An additional drawback is whenever the VCR channel is changed the VCR signal interupts the television mode, on most video players this usually happens only when going from TV to VCR mode. This is a real pain if you use picture-in-picture (PIP) as I do, you then have to press the TV/VCR button after changing channels. Also this has NO VCR Plus capabilty (a minor drawback). Hookup for this unit is easy. It transmits an excellent picture even when the cable signal is a little weak, unlike the Panasonic PV-D4761 that has every feature imaginable but has miserable picture quality in VCR mode, whether playing back a program you taped with it or simply watching the cable piped through it. As great as the picture quality is on this Smsung with both the DVD and VCR/Cable the Philips DVD/VCR combo picture is slightly better, however the philips ate my VHS tape & seamed to lack an illuminated front panel clock. The Samsung is an excellent electronics gift or self purchase. It doesn't have all the features of the Panasonic PV-D4761 but it has every one of them you'd need and more than a few that you would want including 2x & 4x zoom. It plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, VCD, and quasi S-VHS the panasonic does not play all of these CD types and cost me approx [price] more than the Samsung & Philips.
This linksys product has worked for me reliably under a variety of conditions. I would recommend these units to anyone trying to make a short range wireless bridge or a wifi hotspot.
This camera is cheap but it has a good picture quality if you can keep it from going to video loss. It does this quite easily and can be fixed by cupping your hand over the lens but that is a hassle in the middle of the night.I'll be returning the two I bought. Also the packaging is a nightmare. You need 2 small men and a boy to get if out of the package. Why, when it come to my house?Q-See QSOCWC Weatherproof CMOS Camera w/Night Vision (Color)
I got this filter for free when I purchased a Canon lens to take with on a 2 week vacation to Italy, and I thought what the heck I'll give it a try since it was free. I used it for the first week of the trip, and once my card filled up I transferred the pics from my camera to my laptop and I started looking through them. The pictures looked fine at first glance, but when you zoom in on the pictures you can see that everything is extremely "soft" looking and if there is a light in the picture there will be glare or reflections around the light. I thought it was something wrong with my new lens, which was odd because it was supposed to be a really good lens - and then it hit me: the UV Filter. I immediately took it off and went outside to take a few shots to compare with and without the filter. The picture taken without the filter are sharp and without glare, whereas the ones taken WITH the filter look like they were taken with a cheap $100 pocket camera rather than a $1,000 semi-pro DSLR camera. I'm so furious that the pictures from the first half of my trip were wrecked, but at least a I found out about it half way through and was able to take decent pictures the rest of the trip.Just look at the reviews - 131 out of 950 (13.8%) are 1-star negative reviews with the exact same complaints that I posted above, and that should tell you something isn't right! I would guess that the majority of people who left a positive review for this either aren't very knowledgeable photographers, or they didn't really examine any of their pictures before leaving a review. I would return this filter if I could, but it was free so I guess I will just throw it out or maybe just leave it on the lens as protection when not being used and then remove it when I take pictures.As further proof that this filter should be entirely avoided, a few years ago a 3rd party company did a study of 16 different filters from 6 different manufacturers and this filter finished in DEAD LAST!Do yourself a favor and pass on this filter, even if you have an entry level DSLR or are on a very tight budget, because it will make your pictures look like absolute garbage. Save up a few extra dollars and buy yourself a niceB+W Multi-Resistant Coating UV FilterorHoya PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV Filter(which placed first in the above-mentioned lens study).
I believe I already did write something and I hope I do not have to keep writing reviews, but as I said before, I really like these. They don't cancel out everything, but then I didn't expect them to and really didn't want them to. I work as a transcriptionist and do not like people sneaking up on me and so I still wanted to have a little outside noise filter in to me such as a phone ringing (I do have to answer a phone) or the if the dogs needed out, they still do need to go pee. They work GREAT!
Check your return policy carefully -- you will want to avoid having to deal with the manufacturer's warranty at all costs. I have the larger model of this television. Though the picture quality is good, I have found it to be overshadowed by (in my opinion) very poor customer service at JVC. I quickly realized after purchase that my television was defective; six months later it is still defective, and JVC has been less than helpful in facilitating repairs.
Good flash drive; size and speed are great, (though I haven't yet seen the speeds they claim). Downs are:A) the drive is a bit fat for laptop ports; sometimes there's no room to plug it in next to another port in use.B) No lanyard for the cap. The rubber point on the cap can be raised, and a string tied on, but it would have been nice if this had been included.Pluses are:a) Speed and Sizeb) Reliability (I bought two knockoffs of another brand before purchasing this one).c) Nice lanyard for the drive itselfd) Short USB extension cable included to help minimize problem A above.
easy orderingquick deliverywide vaeiety of itemspriced lower then other placesi will always check with you first before going elsewerethanks
The Canon EF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 IS USM Lens has a useful focal length range, small size, light weight, midrange price and effective Image Stabilization. It is relatively small (76.5 x 142.8mm / 3.0 x 5.6" retracted) and light (630 g / 22.2 oz) for its range and fits nice a Canon EOS body. Build quality is similar with my EF-S 17-85mm F/4-5.6 IS USM -- i.e. decent: mechanically ok, nice finish, no weather sealing.The zoom ring feels comfortable and rotates smoothly but is a bit too sticky in my opinion. The front element does not rotate when zooming; however, the front element does rotate when focusing. A switch locks at 70mm to prevent the lens from extending when not in use.The focus ring is adequate but the front section (it extends when zooming) seems to be a bit loose when in MF mode (or at least it feels like that). Unfortunately, there is no distance scale and no real Ring USM. The Canon 70-300mm F/4-5.6 IS USM Lens does not include FTM (Full Time Manual) focusing -- you must switch to MF mode to manually focus the lens. Focus speed is average (I expected faster AF because of the USM) but accurate in good light. In low light, especially at the long end, I noticed some focus-hunting which may disappoint some.The EF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 IS USM Lens uses Canon's 2rd generation Image Stabilizer (IS) that provides an additional 3 F-stops for handheld operation. This is definitely my favourite feature of this lens. My first indoor tests indicate that the IS is very effective: using a shutter speed of 1/40 I was able to obtain sharp photos even at the longest focal length (300 mm); I've got decent sharpness even at 1/13 @ 300 mm -- amazing!When pressing the shutter half way down, the IS engages -- the effect is very obvious in the viewfinder -- it helps to compose the image as well. There are two IS modes: mode I (normal -- all directions) and mode II (panning -- direction of camera motion). The IS seems to be relatively noisy compared with my EF-S 17-85mm F/4-5.6 IS USM.The optical quality of this lens is good but not on par with the L series. On a full-frame camera some people complain about vignetting and soft corners. On an APS-C camera (I own a 40D) I'm happy with the results. After 180mm the image becomes progressively softer but perfectly usable if you don't crop too much. Expect maximum sharpness between F5.6 and F11 (probably best around F8). Wide open the softness at the long end is present, however not annoying; corner softness is also more obvious, especially at short focal length, but nothing to worry about in real situations.As I said, on a 1.6x FOVCF camera, I cannot complain about vignetting or geometrical distortions -- barrel distortions are minimal at 70mm and disappear around 100mm, pincushion at 300mm is also minimal. I guess that on a full frame camera the distortions may be more pronounced. Anyways, distortions are easy to fix with the right software. CA (Chromatic Aberration) is very well controlled -- it is much better than my EF-S 17-85mm IS USM or EF 55-200mm USM. Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM Lens has an 8-blade circular aperture that give a very good defocused image quality (bokeh), better than EF-S 17-85mm IS USM or EF 55-200mm USM. With a maximum magnification of .26x, Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM can be used for macro (minimum distance 1.5 m) with good results. At 300mm the depth of field is very shallow and focusing is critical - AF single spot seems to work in many cases, but sometimes manual focusing and a good tripod may be critical. Here is where I miss the MTF of a real ring USM lens.One more thing: if you intend to use a CP filter, remember that the Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM has a rotating front element that may be annoying. The lens comes without a hood: you can get a cheap 3rd party one here on Amazon. With the hood on you will find that adjusting the CP filter is difficult - it helps to have long fingers :-)I used the lens with a 1.4x teleconverter - the results were mixed, mostly softer but usable. In this case, the IS seems to be less effective, especially on the long end; it is likely the effect of the aperture reduction that pushes the AF system to its limits. In conclusion, don't use a teleconverter if you want not to be disappointed. Or try manual focus when you can!In the end, you will get what you pay for: a decent telezoom for a good price. I agree, it's not perfect, it's not an L series lens, it's not maybe what you dreamed for, but it is very usable. On the other hand, I've got my best wild life photo with one of the cheapest telezooms Canon ever produced (EF 55-200mm F/4.5-5.6, no IS) - I paid $200 on sale for that lens years ago. Probably the most important factor in capturing a successful photo is the human factor!If this lens fits your needs and your budget, just get it! You will enjoy it! But if you can afford more, go for the EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM. It will cost you more but it will give you the best compromise you can get for the money. Eventually, get it used (try it first) for even better savings; also, the true cost of ownership for this lens is great because its relatively high resale value.Happy hunting!
This is my first SLR camera. I switched from Point and shoot canon powershot sd450. Since I am not professional photographer, I don't want to shed more money. I searched all over the internet last week for a best Digital SLR camera. At last I selected Canon Digital Rebel Xti. I am very satisfied with this camera. It is too good. Picture quality is very good. I bought 75-300mm III USM Lens along with this. My first picture with this lens is Moon. WOW it came very good. I would definitely recommend this to any one who wants to switch from Point and Shoot.
I purchased this a week ago, and I am very pleased with the quality. The cabinet is above average wood grain, and with the cloth covered grill it blends in as any other speaker would.The sound is superb, just the perfect amount of fill in bass for movies or music. Action movies rumble and dramatic sequences background music brings the action to life.I am using this speaker with a Denon 4800 (with second Denon amp for 7.1 sound) and the Bose 10 (5 mini-double cubes and a passive sub) and the Bose 7 (2 mini-double cubes and a passive sub). The 2 Bose passive subs are almost completely useless... You have to stick your ear next to them to even hear if the are working at all... So the PS-10 is perfect.I love bass where it is supposed to be... If you are looking for a subwoofer that puts out thumping, vibrating bass when the music wasn't meant to have that sound, this is not for you... Artists such as Benny Benasi, Switchblade Symphony, Fugazi (specifically the song "Waiting Room"), all sound amazing... Since they were recorded bass heavy.I would have to say that this sub is an amazing buy... Priced at just over $200, it can compete with subs that are more than twice the price.
Tivo is a TV watchers dream ! Even if you are a casual TV viewer Tivo is invaluale. It is a product you will always use. TV actually gets better because you realize TV still has some good tv shows on even though Homicide was canceled. I always have a hard time explaining Tivo to people but once they see it they are amazed. Tivo is like the wife or secretary you wished you had because it actually does work for you and doesn't talk back. It really changes the way you watch TV.Tivo or another form of Tivo such as a tivo built in to a tv will be commonplace in the near future because it is so great. I have tried Tivo's rival Replay TV and Tivo outshines it in most(not all) respects. The picture quality can be really superb most of the time. Having your shows archived by name and description without using a tape is a joy. Tivo records every thing I tell it to (like That 70's Show every week)and even tapes shows it will think I like, and 80% percent of the time she's(Tivo seems human so I named mine Lola) right. I must implore that you purchase the 30 hour version if you can afford it as opposed to the standard 14 hour unit because you will need it. You'll feel extra stupid only buying the 14 hour unit once these hard disk recorders have a several hundred hour capacity although that wont be in the immediate future. The unit does have some limitations and many bugs such as it's tendency to pixalize the picture especially ehen splashing water is on screen. But what is great about Tivo is any improvements and upgrades will be made via it's modem. This thing really has a brain. Even Howard Stern ( I work on his show) likes it !
This little suit of armour and a Belkin Ipod overlay equals total protection for your Ipod. I didn't like the plastic overlay that comes with the ToughSkin for the video screen (doesn't fit that well and I always felt like it was going to fall out). No protection for the operating wheel gizmo with ToughSkin, either. Enter the Belkin overlay-cover the front, slide it in the Toughskin and that covers it all.
I was reading about a remote for my Canon, and found this to be the one I wanted.I like the fact that it clips to the camera strap...which makes it easy to keep track of. It's also nice to have a switch which allows you to operate the shutter without a three second delay. It's not hard to learn to use it...as it's about the most simple remote you'd ever find! I think it's great...fantastic price too...considering other accessories for Canon.
The Skyfi3 home kit works well even inside the aluminum Faraday cage of a trailer if positioned southwestward in the window. My only complaint is the home kit is over-priced-----cost more than the radio. Still worth it to get dependable radio signal all night and day, any kind of weather.
The camera is lightweight and comes with the USB/serial port attachments, but unfortunately it's not compatible with WinXP. Going to the Polaroid website is no help. After emailing and searching the site, I found the appropriate drivers for XP.Taking pictures is a snap, the instructions are very easy to follow, the pictures are so-so, best to take pics during daylight. It's a good entry into digi-cam if you're not familiar with uploading pics to the computer.
I use this cartridge on my home printer that averages only a few pages per week. The print is crisp and clear with no smudging. Both the printer and the cartridge work just fine.
I bought this for the Sigma, which the description says is one of the flashes for which the diffuser is a fit. Well, it fits but kind of the same way you can squeeze into some pants from college. I waited too long to make a decision and should have returned it. The fit is so tight that I won't use it for fear of breaking the flash during removal.I suppose, like those jeans, I could leave it on for a bit and see if there is some beneficial stretching but, in both cases, the risk of damage probably outweighs the reward.
I would like to be very unbiased I've listened to the sennheiser px100 their great phones and I really like them a lot but I didn't want to pay 100 dollars for them and so I decided to get the Koss ports pros and I will say the differences between them the px100 have less low end bass but very crispy high pitches koss have a excellent bass end but lack a little clarity of the higher pitches the sennheisers are less firm on your head almost don't notice them on your head the Koss have a adjustment to change tension but still should have more range of tension I think but it's still great. I'm not going to say one is better than the other because they about equal I have gotten 4 people converted to the Koss that still enjoy them because of the low cost but the high quality
My four year old daughter loves this camera. The pictures are only fair and I'm on my second video cable from camera to the tv. I know it isn't user error because other things work. Still, My kid really loves it and it is better than the Fisher Price camera. Remember, If you get it and you are using the memory in the camera you must lay your pictures off before the battery runs out...I found out the hard way...tears and all.
It's a great camera, that takes wonderful pictures and it's easy to use, besides the manual is a big help to understand how to achive better pictures.
The product is easy to install and comes with a bracket for pci express sized slots. It came with windows XP drivers, but drivers for other OS's can easily be found online. I use it to capture video from game consoles and play them through my PC. even in the highest quality, I got no image lag with the packaged winTV program. My system is running Windows 98se with 512mb of RAM and an Celeron 800mhz processor, so the overall requirements for this are very low. Includes Composite, S-video, Video tuner, and Video AUX. The only complaint I have is that it does not contain RCA audio ports but a cheap RCA to 3.5mm adapter works fine with the line-in on any PC. A great buy, highly recommend.
I received it today and I totally love it. The sound quality is awesome! The cord doesn't make noises at all. I use it when I work out, beautiful sound! For about $35, it's such a great deal. I have gone through two pairs of apple earphones(cost $30 exclude tax) and they suck! The cord gets broken so easily. I highly recommend this JBL earphone.
The Thermal compound worked as advertised. I don't know what else to say since I didn't test my system CPU temperatures prior to changing out the thermal compound, this was simply to aid in upgrading my heatsink.
I have several of these cards in different computers at different locations.Current Drivers, Manuals, & Manager software are easily available on factory website.Use current ones during the install as CD version may be out of date.Requires use of an F6 disk during a new install.This card's bandwidth is limited to the PCI bus speed capability of the connector it is mounted in - just like any other PCI card - so while it is a lot faster than IDE don't expect full 3GB of bandwidth to each drive.The card has historically handled the variations in TLER settings on different brand drives well.Card detects to windows system as a SCSI interface, which is not unusual in this price range, and may not play well with SATA drives over 500GB.I have yet to have a problem in any of the machines with proper installation and properly matched drives at 500GB or less.
I bought this for my HDTV. My cable box/DVR doesn't work well with HDMI. This is much better than the generic cables that the cable company supplies with the equipment. The colors are not washed out and black is deep. Sharpness is much improved, especially for such programming as sports events.
I thought this was going to be a kind of shelving system, but really it's just a set of boxes with pull-out drawers that can be stacked on top of each other. The "steel plus" in the product's name refers to one measly little square of metal that you stick into the box for limited support. Assembly of the boxes is not quite clear until you struggle with a box or two to figure out what's supposed to be done. Overall, when it comes to file storage, even if you're in a temporary location and need portability, I would not recommend this as an option.
Nice scanner, good front panel buttons, easy to set up and install. But the software handcuffs it. In an effort to make things easy for the naive user, HP has brain damaged it beyond repair. For example - once you preview and then do a final scan, it throws you out of the preview screen and into the picture viewer. If you want to redo the scan, or scan a different part of the image, you have to get out of the viewer, back to the scanner, do another preview ... see the problem?On quality - all I can say from a brief trial is that the 2400 dpi scan of negatives was noticeably less sharp than a 2400 dpi scan I sent out to Kodak.I'm told that the higher end and older HP scanners - the 5400 and 7400 series - come with less inflexible software. This one is going back.
This remote is an excellent replacement for the standard peanut shaped DirecTv remote control. I am using it to control my Hughes HD TiVo DirecTv receiver, A Sony HD 42" LCD TV, a Sony STRDa5ES DTS surround sound home theater receiver and a Sony 400 disc DVD changer. This one remote allows me to control all of these devises without a complicated macro monster screen and I can operate everything in the dark because of the easily identified (by feel)buttons on the remote. The buttons have a very solid feel but it may take a day or so to re-orient your fingers to the new locations compared with the pld DirecTV peanut remote.I do not like touch screen remotes because of the light they emit and the tediousness of needing to directly look at the remote, identify the touch screen button and then touch it, and then re-focus on the television screen. With a simple remote like this you can just do it all by feel.The RC-23 remote is solid in your hand, lays flat on your side or coffee table and seems less apt to break in a fall than the original DirectTv Peanut remote. I would recommend this as a worthwhile replacement if your peanut remote is not performing as it once did after a few drops or spills.
Overall, a good product for the money. Software is easy to load and relatively intuitive. However, my son has an Apple laptop and apparently one can't connect a PC to an Apple computer for video, only text, through [...] which is the Microsoft webcam software default. We also tried AOL instant messenger with no luck. I was able to connect just fine to my wife's computer running Windows Vista and mine running Windows XP Professional via live.com.The cameras have good focus, decent color, good low light capability, and steady scanning during movement. The focus is a little cheesy with the lens just loosely screwing in and out, and I would have liked autofocus now that I have two of these. Depth of field is good though so not much adjustment is needed.Overall, it will work just fine for anyone using a PC, but we wasted a lot of time before realizing that Microsoft apparently didn't recognize Apple and hasn't apparently made a compatible way to link a PC to one for video, only text messaging.
Beware everyone looking for cheap cables on amazon, but still wanting to get a more quality product (supposedly sponsored by Amazon). I bought these C2G Cat6 cables and the order was filled by Ozgan Ele. Co.Inc. The quality of the actual cable seems fine, but the connectors aren't the ones in the picture. They DO NOT click into the ethernet ports on any devices I've tried so far, and the end connector is sliding away from the plastic on the cable revealing the twisted pairs inside. These cables like to randomly pop out of any device you've plugged them into, so I've had to rubber band them to my switch for the time being.Really disappointed, wish I had paid a few dollars extra and bought cables from a certain mono site.
Great price on this item and I've been very happy with the quality. I bought two, one for my HD Directv and one for Blue Ray. Don't pay the outrageous price for Monster cables.
Because I exercise a lot AND require high-quality sound, I've been looking for a mid-priced pair of phones with an ear clip that are comfortable and sound good: deep bass, some midrange, and lower emphasis on the high, treble end (most earphones are guilty of the latter). I'd also prefer earphones that didn't cancel out sound completely because it can be dangerous if you run outside a lot.After trying the Sony EX81s and the Sennheiser OMX 70s, I'm still looking. I'm convinced there isn't anything on the market to accommodate what I need at a decent price, so I just bought a pair of Etymotic ER6is and will have to pay extra close attention to my surroundings when I run outside.These EX81s are certainly comfortable, but you're definitely going to be sacrificing sound quality. Sound is generally very muddy; bass is flat; zero midrange; and overall there's way too much emphasis on the high end. I have tried hard to find a decent pair of earphones with clip-ons around the ear, but there just isn't one on the market that balances good sound with comfort that aren't noise-isolating earphones. I have a pair of Sennheiser earbuds that sound pretty good, but they're a pain to exercise with because they fall out and shake loose all the time.The Sennheiser OMX 70s sound great, but the earpieces are too big for my ear canal, which is small. If Sennheiser included different canal sizes the way Sony does, I would be satisfied with the OMX 70 sound, but the OMX 70's ear arm doesn't stretch down far enough to insert fully in my ear canal. In fact, my wife and a friend couldn't find a good fit for the Senns either. Generally, I'm very disappointed in the lack of quality on the market for under $60. All I want is a pair of earphones that sound good, won't pop out when exercising, don't completely cancel all noise, are comfortable, and are under $75. No luck.
Hey dudes, this SD card was cheap, but perform as well as any other "more known" brand ones.
I use it in my Creative Nomad II, and it works great. It was kinda spendy though.
I finally bought this computer 4 months ago for college, after sampling and returning two different compaqs. Overall, I was very happy with it. I am not a gamer, but I had few problems with it. Occasionally the feature intended to run a DVD without turning on the hard drive (very handy) would freeze up, but other than that, wonderful! Good battery life, good graphics, nice screen, handy remote, pretty good speakers, nice keyboard, held up well when transported, and not too heavy. However, 4 months after purchase, it died. The monitor turned off in the middle of operation, and it would not turn back on for longer than 30 seconds. Still under factory warranty, I sent it in to Hp, but despite numerous phonecalls, no one even got back to me to give me a time estimate for its return for over two and a half weeks. Overall, I would recommend a more reliable brand of computer. (I had ZERO problems with my last laptop, a dell, in 3 years of heavy use.)
Flashlight went out with two brief usages; now the whole thing has given up the ghost. Also: only received one SW station (even with "two" bands), and a handful of AM/FM. Also: solar recharger never worked--or maybe it would have, but the instructions didn't even include a how-to section on "solar".If you feel like wasting your money on something that doesn't deliver much and is completely worn off after a brief period of time, buy a bottle of cheap booze instead of this garbage.
In order to evaluate splitters, it is important to understand how they work. A splitter is not an amplifier. It takes a signal and divides it, so the sum of all the outputs must be less than 100% of the original signal strength, assuming even the slightest bit of signal loss. The goal is to have as little signal loss as possible.Splitting a signal is like splitting a bowl of cake batter. If you split it in two, each new bowl would have 50% of the original, but some of it sticks to the original bowl, and some sticks to the mixing blades or spatulas. You might get 48% in each bowl, but if you were hoping for 76%, it's impossible. If you split one of the two new bowls, you will get two more with less than 25% each. A "78% batter loss" in one of the new bowls would be reasonable and is 88% of the maximum that is theoretically possible. (22 out of 25) Those who claim to be getting an 80% signal loss with splitters are in reality getting 80% of the theoretical maximum, and getting only a 20% loss, if the signal had been split twice. If they needed to add a new cable to use the splitter, it could also be part of the signal loss.Some reviewers got a stronger signal from the port closest to the input. That means that internally, the signal is split once, half going to port one, and split again for the next two. A 7 db drop would be in the expected range for the second and third. My testing confirmed that the first port had a signal strength in the expected range for a two way split. The other two ports can do nothing more than divide what is left.My setup consisted of an attic antenna with a two way Monster Cable splitter. It had very low signal loss. Replacing it meant that if the first port of the RCA splitter worked as described, the best I could expect from it was a signal level close to what I was already getting. I connected the first port to a cable that went to the family room, which is the farthest connection. I measured the signal before, and again after I changed splitters. I found that the signal strength was essentially the same as before for each TV channel. Any differences were within the margin of error caused by atmospheric conditions.The signals remained within a percentage point in most cases, some higher than before. The signal to noise ratios were in about the same range as before, but there was a measurable difference in the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) levels. They were consistently about 1% higher (bad) but it's unlikely to be relevant for digital signals unless you start off near a 50% AGC level. You don't need to know what AGC is, only that the splitter does not cause a major problem for it.The family room cable goes through a two way splitter before getting to the TV. That meant that the TV really got the same signal level as the other two outputs from the RCA splitter, just as it did with the previous splitter. The two way splitter also fed a media center PC, giving it the same signal level as the other outputs. Windows 7 Media Center allows users to measure signal strength, but does not give numbers. Each channel showed the same number of bars as before the change, as expected. In both cases, I got the maximum number of bars, all green.Since the circuitry to split the other two ports is identical to that used with the first port, and since the connectors are the same on all ports, it's reasonable to assume that the quality is equally good for all ports. I don't have hard measurements from the other two ports but my bedroom TV now works the same with half the signal, and my office PC now has a strong connection.In my case, nothing but the splitter changed between the antenna and the family room for these tests. If you have a cable going to your TV and you add a new splitter, you end up with three cables instead of one, and four more connectors. Unless you know how much signal loss there is from the cables and connectors, you can't tell how much is from the splitter. My signal loss dropped significantly when I stopped using the RG-59 coax that came with the house, and ran more direct RG-6 quad shielded cable throughout the house, both inside the walls and out. I used Steren Permaseal-II connectors, which minimized signal loss.If you get this splitter and it does not perform to your satisfaction, getting a better one may not be the answer. Make sure that your cables are all of top quality and have top quality connectors. Don't use cables with twist-on connectors. Make sure that all your connections are tightened with a wrench. Make sure that you don't have splitters anywhere with more outputs than you need. And if that still does not work, look into getting a signal booster.Some reviewers have criticized this splitter for its frequency range. TV frequencies go from 54 MHz to 890 MHz. This splitter goes from 5 to 1000 MHz and covers the entire spectrum. There are many uses for splitters, but if you are not splitting a TV signal, this may not be what you need. Cables that go into your set topbox might not be carrying TV signals at all but carrying digital data that the set top box can decode. Some data may be in higher frequencies. If you have cable TV, check with your provider. They might even give you splitters and cables for free rather than risking signal leakage.Overall, this splitter worked almost as well as a much more expensive one, and the "almost" part was so small that it did not make a difference. If you need a three way splitter for TV frequency signals, I'd recommend this one.
Always wanted to get HDTV footage so I had bought the Sony FX1 before this and I had to return it as it was too heavy and too big for normal everyday usage. Dont get me wrong I loved the camera but the FX1 attracts attention whenever you shoot with it.(and my wife found it too heavy :) ) So I was glad to see the Sony HC1 which was lighter and smaller. I just got it yesterday and I shot the same footage as I did with the FX1 and compared the two videos. I have to tell you that the extra $1300-1500 for the sony FX1 is really worth it if you are shooting in the night or lower than bright sunlight. The difference is really noticeable. The videos of HC1 is much too noisy and grainy. the colors tend to get smudged a lot. Details are lost. I guess this is expected for single CMOS camera. Comparitively the sony FX1 footage of the night shot was much nicer and sharper and looked more natural. It looked high definition and was cleaner. I really liked the quality of the FX1 videos.Another thing I noticed was the auto focusing was really slow in the night for the HC1 and it takes significant time to lock the focus and by that time you will lose the shot. It was a nightmare to shoot from a moving car in the night. It took so long to focus onto something that all I got was a burry blob.Daytime shooting was much better and colors are bright and realistic. Its comparable to FX1.If you tend to shoot indoors and in lower lighting than the optimal light (the bright sun)..expect to get grainy and smudged videos.Maybe I am being too critical with this HC1 camera because I used the FX1 first and had something to compare the quality with. Maybe people who buy this first will never know the difference and will be very happy with the quality.(it is still much better than DV)I am sure we will be getting the FX1 quality in an HC1 package sometime soon.....
It works fine, I give it 4 stars only because it does not come with all the plugs I would have needed.
These earphones are FANTASTIC. I used them during a recent trip to England, and they by far exceeded my expectations. They were as good or better than some of the around the ear headphones that I have tried. Plus, the price couldn't be beat. I was very pleased with the battery life, too. I would say that the battery lasted about 20 hours before I had to replace it. I highly recommend these earphones.
This thing is awesome. What an affordable solution to other MP3 players out there. I wanted to get this mainly cause I was tired of carting piles of CDs back and forth to work, yet I didn't want to pay the high price of a portable MP3 player. This did the trick. I burned about 7 discs full of MP3s. Now I have hours and hours of music in 7 small sleeves. This is also a great way to protect the original disc from damage.The controls on this are very intuitive as well. Navigation is pretty easy with the +10 button, but I agree, you will need to have some sort of list. I just list the main albums I have on the disc, but it's easy enough to print out a complete song list if you're so inclined. The backlit display is essential and very easy to read. There are also many modes you can play in, but I mainly use standard and shuffle.If there is one thing I would like for this, it would be better battery life. It runs on 2 AA batteries, but you better keep extras with you if you plan on using the batteries a lot. They seem to last around 10 - 15 hours.Other than that, HIGHLY recommended.
Regarding the previous review concerning battery anomalies - they can be fixed. However, all PDA's have problems with dumping memory when the battery runs out. You will learn how long your PDA lasts given your personal use, and how often you must overnight-charge it (or use a travel charger).I've had many Pocket PC's - this is the fastest, lightest, easiest to use that I have tried. Much better than many of the iPaqs.More info at the Yahoo group:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ViewSonic/
These are perfect for traveling. I'm glad it uses AAA batteries so you can use it where there is no outlet, or if you just don't feel like plugging it in. Very small, and great sound considering the size. It gets loud enough to use in a good size hotel room without distorting. Of course it is a little "tinny," but that's what I expected from something so small. If you are using an Ipod, set the EQ to "small speakers." That made a big difference for me.
These are awesome, good priced, small, good sound and I'm impressed with the durability. I've never had headphones that would last more than 7 months, I was always fixing them, buying new ones and thinking about what else to buy. I bought sony, phillips, panasonic, apple, jlab and other brands I just forgot. They are all dead, but these ones lasted more (still working) and they have awesome sound. The sound? Well, is very good for in hear headphones, the noise cancelation feature is awesome, you don't get any noise from outside sources, I tested them in crowded spaces, bus, job, my mom screaming and it's like if you are alone in the world with your music. Going back to sound quality... Awesome, clear, good bass, no distortion, don't know what else to say... You will get rid of your other average headphones, I don't like to spend too much buying headphones, so my final word will be, I wasted my money buying useless headphones till I found them.
As soon as I got it, I popped in one of my cds containing only mp3s. To my surprise, not all of my mp3s were recognized. I'd say, one-third of the mp3s on my cd was missing. On another mp3 cd, less than half were recognized. For those who are considering purchasing this cd/mp3 player, be aware that not all mp3s can be read. The sound is very good and the FM/AM tuner works well. In general, it's a good buy and easy to use. In my opinion, I would throw in a few more extra $ for a better quality player.
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident picks up on the familiar Tactical Space Sim made famous by the Homeworld series. In this game however you get a fair amount of control over the configuration of you fleet (RPG style with targetted upgrades etc) with the emphasis more on epic lumbering space battles than tactical strikes. The game design is quite good with engaging characters and an interesting storyline. The graphics too are of very high quality. That however is where any plesantries end. Nexus is buggy beyond belief. The forums for this game are full of startup failures, screen corruption and gameplay triggers that cause crash to desktop. This however is only half the story! If you have more than one game installed at a time you will also notice that most of your other games stop functioning. I experienced this with Doom3, Far Cry and Rome TW just to mention the major titles. Reinstalling the game itself, its recent 1.01 patch, DirectX (reportedly the source of many user problems) or video drivers will not fix the problem. I had to reinstall WinXP and perch Nexus on a spotlessly clean system (even AV affected it) just to get it running. If you feel like wrestling with a game that will severely test your patience Nexus may be just the thing. Otherwise save yourself days of frustration and avoid it like the plague.
I purchased this system for my 17 year old daughter's bedroom for Christmas. I think I only paid about $145.00 and shipping was free. I didn't expect much, especially when my own modest theater system consists of brands like Denon and Definitive Technology. Boy, was I surprised! The system was very easy to set up as the instructions were in plain english. Even for those folks who may be electronically challenged it should be an easy task. The sound is VERY good for the money paid especially if this system is being used in a bedroom or small den. My daughter's room is approximately 16' x 10'. The bass booms and the highs are crisp. You are also able to adjust all of the speakers including the subwoofer. The only thing I would change on this system is the prewiring. I prefer a better quality stereo wire and the ability to make it as long as I need. I also purchased a Phillips 3960 DVD player and the two systems compliment eachother. Overall, a very good buy and I highly recommend it to anyone, especially if they are working with a tight budget, like most of us.
Low cost lens works great. Easy to use and takes a great picture. You must use a tripod for the max zoom as you can not hold the camera steady enough, at lease I couldn't.
Very happy with this backpack - enough padding and space for my laptop and feels solidly built. Not a ton of room, but plenty for a few books and stuff.
I just purchased this as an inexpensive way to have contact information handy at all times. It's the perfect size--love the keyboard that slides out of view, and the display is easy to read. HOWEVER, the synchronization feature with its own software or with Microsoft DOES NOT WORK. I have called Royal twice and faxed them. I could hardly understand the person who answered the synchronization line, and all I got was a promise to call me back in a few minutes. Never heard back from them. I didn't pay much, and I got even less.
I ordered this headset because so many people said it was so comfortable -- and the specifications say it is an "ear cup" form factor -- I took that along with the reviews to mean that it was an over-the-ear form -- the only kind of headset I've found comfortable to wear for hours on end. It is not -- it is an 'ear pad' -- the kind that sit on your ears, the least comfortable kind of headphones (at least for me -- apparently not for everyone).Other than that, it works great, sound quality is good, microphone is good, the usb plug is good.
The standard lens that accompanies the EOS range is a 18 to 55 mm lens and this really has a limited range. Newcomers will be tempted to buy a larger lens next but this one is the way to go. Yes the ranges overlap, but with the 28-135 mm lens you have all you need when you need it. Capable of landscape to portrait and you will never need to change it. The 28-135 mm will be your primary lens for sure.On a technical note, this lens is the fastest and most silent lens I have had the pleasure to use.
Very nice camera. I purchased one for work and liked it so much I got one for home use. So far (2 months) so good. The only negative with this camera is the battery door. Canon could have done a better job on the latch. It is tricky to close. I am still happy with my purchase.
This is a RJ11 DSL Modem cable Not an RJ45 CAT5 network cable.This cable is used to connect a DSL Modem to the isolated( hopefully) wall phone jack.This is not the cable used to connect the modem to the PC.The cable the DSL "tech" used in my initial installation was poor quality, it had bad locking clips and was too short. The Belkin cable gave me the extra length I needed and it locks into the connectors securely.
The only reason these cost more than five dollars is probably because so many raw materials were used to make them. They are large, but very weak. There is no bass, they overclock easily, and the treble tends to hiss if you don't set your equalizer properly... this includes the default equalizer setting. With these you MUST adjust your equalizer to get a good sound, which can be obnoxious if you are not familiar with equalizer settings. These were a cheap emergency replacement for a trip, and I don't plan on using them after I replace my older, better headphones. There are cheaper, better quality headphones that can be purchased off of a shelf -though we recommend Amazon- , are smaller, have more bass, and broadcast treble without any hissing.on the good side, these are very comfortable and lightweight...among the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. These are so light because the speakers are dinky, so keep that in mind. The foam padding pretty much encases the entire ear and prevents sound leakage. The interior tapers so that the parts of the ear that stick out have lots of space to go. If you have the patience to match the equalizer to prevent distortion as well as emphasizing the sounds of your music, then these aren't a bad buy. This is not an audiophile's piece of equipment, and there are better, cheaper headphones out there.
I am new to photography. After I purchased my first SLR (Rebel 2000), I was unhappy with the user manual that came with my camera. The user manual does not explain what each setting does in detail, rather it explains it in one or two sentences. I knew I need more information. I am glad I purchased this book and would recommend it highly to anyone who is new to photography. I also bought the Magic Lantern Guides to Canon Lens. I DON'T feel that it was worth buying it since it was published in 1995 and is missing some of the newer lenses. The Magic Lantern Guides Canon EOS Rebel 2000 explains a lot of Canon's newer lenses.
This product came defective. When installed, the first page printed had toner all over the page. The copied material was unreadable. Trying to print several more images resulted in the same situation. I am forced, by the review, to give at least one star: however, I give it Zero stars, as it simply did not work.
I have this cpu and it is fast. Its more than good enough for the average user. Its good for gaming and loading several applications.
this headphones are awesome. the quality of this headphones are amazing. Awesome headphones for only 6 dollars.
Wow, I can't begin to tell you how absolutely terrible D-Link products are! Bad, Bad, Bad! I purchased a D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adaptor for my Dell notebook running XP professional. I also purchased a D-Link DI-524 wireless router. I can tell you the "D" in D-link stands for "Don't work"!!!First, the router has terrible transmission problems. I barely get a signal one room away, and it will flip from "excellent" to "poor" reception constantly. I also get kicked off about every 30 minutes. It doesn't work at all more than 25 feet away.Second, the wireless card has a lot of difficulty connecting to the router. It takes anywhere from 30 seconds to 4 minutes to acquire the signal. I also had huge problems trying to use other networks while on the road. I developed a problem where I would try to connect to a network and my computer would completely crash! I would get a message saying something like: "A problem has been detected and windows has shut down" my computer would then go into DOS and I'd need to power down. This happened almost every time I tried to use the cardbus adaptor.I've tried to call D-Link support but just wait on hold for more than 30 minutes. I gave up and bought a 3-com cardbus adaptor and have never had any crashes. The router still works like crap though.
I haven't had a lot of time to listen to these myself but when I have I am very pleased with everything about them, however I also bought my Grandson who is 17 a pair to take to swim meets. He claims his teammates think they are better than what they are using. Would buy this brand again.
I have five computers (2 wifi), printers, Tivo on my network. Setup took seconds; I've added an external drive (not netcenter) to it thru the USB port in no time, and even that drive networks! Access photos video music from any machine and the Tivo Series 2- Listen to music with your surround sound system using the network drive! I don't think you can run it just on a computer thru the USB though, it has to go thru the router (WiFi is fine) using ethernet cable (provided) and then it appears in windows as a network drive after you run the cd setup on that computer (it's very simple). It is fast enough for video, and I have not had any speed problems. Very highly recommend!
I bought this Pocket PC so that I could carry my work calendar home and have basic internet access. It does the job. However, the internet access is slow, the display colors aren't great (not bad - not great), and the machine is prone to hangups. As a matter of fact, I do a soft reboot at the beginning of each session, which isn't difficult or time consuming, but is annoying. On the plus side, it has been very reliable and works well with the office Windows network, I can use it with Skype, and it will do a basic job with Microsoft Office and other portable windows programs. Just don't expect the functionality of a modest laptop. Battery life is long enough to do what you need to do, but not outstanding.
This little gem works perfectly! Needed more USB hubs, this did the trick. Love that it lights up when something is connected to the port.
my logitech systems came with a missing bass nobi popped open the box anxiously waiting to set it upand i noticed the controller didn't look right so i turn it on try to turn the bass higher and feel that there isn't a nob in placedisappointment,but im having fun with these speakers GREAT product its a must buy
The good - picture quality is outstanding, the remote is fairly easy to use, set-up was very simple, updates through the ethernet connection are a breeze.The bad - slow to load video (like all I have seen so far) and no HDMI cable included (shouldn't this be standard?)
I have to say that these units are great for relieving your hands and arms of mouse clicking. It has reduced the discomfort in my right arm considerably, and despite my reserved rating and comments below, I will probably continue using it.However, as mentioned by some other reviewers, it was only about a week before the most-used pedal (corresponding to left-button click on the mouse) began to make rubbing and squeaking noises. Worse, the pedal is binding (this is surely the cause of the noise) to the point that the pedal doesn't return to the OFF position quickly. Even when working perfectly, using the pedal for mouse clicks is slower than using the mouse itself, but the binding slows it down more. Further, the binding causes the pedal to require more foot pressure to depress, so you end up pushing on it pretty hard. Forget double-clicking.These problems have arisen identically for two units I purchased - one for work, one for home. I can work with it, but it's disappointing and not a little bit irritating. But my right arm doesn't hurt anymore.The comment about the unit being small is correct, too. If I were to do it over again, I'd order the two-pedal unit instead of the three-pedal type. You just can't get your foot on the middle pedal very easily, and the L and R mouse clicks cover just about 100% of everything I do anyway. Also, being under the desk, you have to feel around for the unit with your feet. If you wear shoes to work like I do, it's very hard to feel the pedals and know that it's oriented correctly on the floor. I suspect that it being sideways may contribute to uneven pressure on the pedals resulting in the binding. (Just a theory.)While pricey, I dare say I would consider spending even more if I knew the pedals were robustly designed and manufactured, and would hold up to normal use without the rubbing and binding. These are constructed of plastic. I would think that metal would be much better.BTW, I wrote to the manufacturer's tech support email a few days ago asking about a fix or if there is any way to lubricate the pedal. No response yet. I tried a "dry" lubricant with Teflon (PTFE?), but that just made it worse. I may just hack into the pedal (it doesn't appear to come apart easily) and see if I can shave or sand something down to ease the binding.So, if you can put up with the binding, squeaking, and corresponding slow response, this product may resolve discomfort in your hands and arms from mouse clicking. If not, think twice about it.
I recently am using Netflix. I had them on my computer, and wanted to place them on my television.I was worried about overuse of my computer screen. This solved that problem for me.
Great CD player..sturdy and effective. They do not make electronics to last anymore but and every now an then you get lucky..this is one of those times.
Its a great product for its price. It has lots of features and the color LCD is great. All it lacks is a case which you will have to purchase seperately.
I can't believe a board that performs like this one costs so little. I know they say it's obsolete, but with the 3.6GHz Pentium 4 Hyper-Threaded processor I bought for it, it plays demanding games like Splinter-Cell Double Agent just like the best newer PC's out there; I'm talking the PC's that are more than $6,000 even without a monitor, mouse, speakers & keyboard! Although I already had the case, and some of the hardware, I invested less than $1,000 on everything I needed to make this a top performing machine, even with the great sound of a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Extream Gamer, and the awesome video performance of a Ge-Force 512MB Video card by Nvidia! I get to turn all the sound and video settings to maximum without a jerky screen or studdering sound, and that's plenty good enough for me! You gotta love great graphics, and awesome surround sound, without compromising performance from any machine, but when you get so much PC, from so little money, well... a bargain like that is just icing on the cake!!! Thanks Amazon, and MSI, for the bargains!
Klipsch is easily one of the best speaker manufacturers ever. These speakers are without a doubt the best PC speakers on the market, no others even come close. The highs are perfectly accurate with the .75" horn tweeters, and the mids are amazing due to the 3" drivers in each satellite. The bass is just unsurpassed, simply heart attack endusing, thunderous bass, with ZERO distortion or "boominess".Another awesome feature is that they use spring loaded clips for speaker wire - so you can use high quality monster speaker wire instead of the usual RCA proprietary crap. The only PC speakers that are even close would be Cambridge Soundworks speakers, those are pretty good, but still not up to the Klipsch standard.It simply amazes me how people can even compare the Logitech garbage to these. Logitech uses the cheapest parts possible, a boomy sub that's "loud" but not clear or tight. They use "2 in 1" trash for the satellite drivers, they use RCA speaker wire. Also, a huge fault (yes fault) of the Logitech Z-5500's is that they have a digital decoder, the only way Logitech could afford to add this was because they majorly skimped on the speaker design and quality. (oh and btw, THX certification means very little these days, just a shiny neato little way to trick the uniformed consumers)To those uninformed Logitech users who know absolutely NOTHING about audio; do yourself a favor, check out a set of Klipsch Promedia (or Cambridge Soundworks) speakers and you will never regret that you did.
Installing this wireless camera is very easy compared to wired cameras and the image quality is decent for a wireless cam (about on par for a camera touting 420TVL). However, as with most wireless cameras, you may see noise and interference in the video feed while viewing it on your TV/monitor which may render this camera non-ideal for certain security applications. Further, this wireless camera tends to have some difficulty broadcasting its signal through one wall and door (obvious interference at about 50 ft away).I would only install this cam if you really, really need a wireless solution with night-vision. For a true security solution though, I would definitely seek a wired cam, which in most cases will feature more-or-less the same resolution but at a cheaper price albeit requiring some installation time.
I wish I could still find these. They have huge images, extreme low light ability, going to black and white when light gets really really low, can work wirelessly, have a 30 ft cord, pan and tilt (zoom is not necessary with such a high resolution).
This is a great DVD player for the price! We brought this for a family member last year and they love it. They use it often and have never had any trouble with it.
UPDATE:I'd like to update my previous review of this product. I emailed Uniden customer service, and advised them how unhappy I was to get 30 minutes of battery life out of $5.00 worth of alkaline batteries. After a few emails back and forth, they offered to replace the radios with another unit, the GMR638. Two days later, a package arrived with two refurbished GMR638 radios and a prepaid mailer to return the GMR325 units. I was pleased to see that the new radios included NiMH battery packs and a charger. While it's hardly a comparable radio (MUCH larger) it has a lot more features (CTCSS tones, VOX, etc.), more range and terrific battery performance. Of course the battery packs and charger was a nice surprise too. (The radios will accept 4 AAA batteries too.)So while I'm still disappointed in the GMR325 (which I specifically chose for it's small size) I have a lot of respect for the way Uniden chose to resolve the situation. I'll certainly purchase their products again...but next time I'll check the reviews here first! To anybody else who is dissatisfied with this product, don't hesitate to contact Uniden.-------------------------------------------------------------ORIGINAL REVIEW:I bought these locally last Saturday so my wife could keep in touch with me from shore while I fished on a local lake. I installed new Duracell batteries, turned the units on, and confirmed that they worked before powering them off. The following Sunday, I got out on the water and gave her a quick call. The radios worked great for about three brief exchanges, and then the batteries abruptly died in both units! I kid you not, we're talking about roughly 1/2 hour of "on" time, and about 40 seconds of "talk" time before the batteries croaked.Nice design work Uniden. If anybody here still wants a pair, you can come get mine out of the trashcan.
Fortunately, I only had to use this radio a couple of times. It worked well when needed. Overall, seems like a good product.
When our original battery died I didn't want to pay full price for a new one. The Canon batteries were much more expensive at the time so we got this one. It's been working so well I forgot that we bought a knock-off. It's been working perfectly, no complaints.
We used to have a HP printer and it was a piece of junk. This printer is incredible!!! It prints beautiful clear pictures and the color is very vivid. It prints black ink very quickly but color images take a little longer. The color pictures are definately worth the wait though. It's a fabulous printer!!!! My husband and I love it! We will NEVER buy HP again!
I use it for my Nikon D70, all accessories, the kit lens and the 70-300G lens. I still have room to fit in my Sony V1 and its charger. The backpack does not look very big. But it really holds a lot.
If you are going to have 1 lens in your bag then this is the lens. It takes awesome action shots. I have taken soccer pictures and bsketball pictures with this and it does an outstanding job.
this ups has saved my bacon many times. clamps in before anything fails and saves the picture so i can perform a safe shutdown of my a/v system. powers my 47" lcd, dvd player, and 2 other pieces of equipment. well worth the bucks.
I highly recommend this product. It works very well. You will like it and never be dissatisfied. You should buy it.
It works great!i needed it for mixing for my pioneer head phones had a short cord so it extended it.....
I debated a long time before buying this lens. I already had the Canon 55-250 and was getting pretty good shots, however, I wanted more reach. The 400L and 600L were way out of my pricerange so my options were stick with the 55-250 or get this lens. I did a google search re comparing this lens with the 55-250 and got lots of threads on photo forums where this was discussed. Most comments indicated if you already had the 55-250 it was foolish to spend $400 to get the additional 50 since you could gain the same by walking a few steps closer to your subject.But walking closer is not always an option. I enjoy photographing kiteboarders and surfers in action and walking a few steps closer means being up to my waste in water. Likewise shooting other types of sports action you can't walk onto the playing area in order to get closer to the subjects.So I bought this lens and am very glad I did. Now the subjects come closer to filling the frame and the photos are clearer and sharper than those taken with my 55-250.Yesterday I had an experience that would have convinced me I made a wise decision if I had any doubts. When shooting kiteboarders I normally shoot Tv at 1/1000 because they are moving so fast and I don't want blurring. Yesterday the wind was very good and the kiteboarders were going airborne. I had a field day and was certain I had lots of good shots. Until just before leaving I noticed that I was in P and had been shooting at a slower speed. I felt almost physically sick thinking about all the good shots that I'd messed up by forgetting to switch to Tv 1/1000. Staying and taking more was not an option because the wind had died down and the best kiteboarders had come ashore.What a wonderful surprise to upload those photos to my computer and find that even though shot between 1/395 and 1/512, more than I would have expected based on my experience with the 55-250 were keepers. 1/1000 would have been better, but the photos were sharper than had I been shooting with the 55-250 and because I was shooting RAW and the blurring was minimal, I could correct for much of what there was in post processing.This lens is definitely sharper than my 55-250. I have confirmed this many times over as I pull together photos of kiteboarders to make a kiteboard gallery. The photos taken with both lenses are good, but those taken with this lens are a little sharper, a little clearer, and require less post processing.And the subjects fill more of the frame, the desire for which was a major reason for buying the lens.I like to have a hood on my lenses to prevent possible flare, however, because this lens is long I decided against the plastic-type hood I have on other lenses. Instead, I purchased a rubber lens that you can collapse. It is not as deep as the plastic hood for this lens so doesn't make the lens appear excessively long when in use, and because it collapses it takes up less space in the camera bag.Finally, I'm using the lens on a Canon T2i, which is smaller than most of the other Canon SLRs. However, I have a battery pack, which makes the camera larger and provides more places to hold it. If it were not for the battery pack, I believe this lens would be difficult to manage on the T2i because of its length and weight; the weight is about the same as the camera without the battery pack. It is noticeably longer and heavier than the 55-250, which is a better size for the camera without a battery pack. So if you are thinking of using this lens on a T2i, I suggest you also consider getting a battery pack so that the lens is attached to a larger, heavier camera than is the case without the battery pack.
I bought my Garmin E Trex Vista on the recommendation of the salesman, telling me that I can &quot;hook it up to my computer, and download maps&quot;. Even the manual that came with the GPS gave a quick blurb about adding their MapSource software to add &quot;detailed map data&quot; to the very limited map that's built-into the unit. So I investigated both the Topo maps, and Recreational maps at the Garmin website, and both seemed quite a bit more detailed, even though my favorite lake looked only like a rough representation, with only one hill. Then I checked out Map Tech, and the detail was ten-fold! It showed every little slope, and accurately depicted every inch of the shoreline, so I bought it. The only glitch I noticed, was that the cursor on the map is supposed to show elevation, but if you follow one line thats supposedly following a contour, it's plus or minus 15 feet as you scroll, and when I pointed at the lake, then at a thirty foot hill, it showed the same elevation between the two, where the field right next to it accurately showed every foot difference of elevation But when I tried downloading the maps into my Garmin Vista, I found the only thing you can transfer back and forth between the GPS and computer were waypoints, tracks, and routes. So all I could download were little dots on that screen, which shows my lake as a blank field. Garmin Website tells me the only GPS units that accept map upgrades, (Mapsource only), are the GPS12 Map, GPS III+, E-Map, GPS Map 295, and the Street Pilot. I guess all I can do with the MapTech is print the maps to carry to the field, lug my lap-top with me on a hike, or buy a handheld, but someone else wrote that his Compaq works,but not Palm? All I wanted was a small GPS, which I could take on a hike, and have it show me very detailed maps, so I could find the best routes, and I'd never have to worry about getting lost. This one only shows main roads, how to get back to your starting point, and little lines to follow if I pre determine a route at home.
Saw that Consumers Union rated it the best in-box 7.1 Surround system and we have not been disappointed. Superb sound and easy set-up. For the money cannot be beaten. Rivals the expensive Bose units and built as well. We highly recommend it.
I bought this and the 10 watt on sale....both work fine...same as other guy though...the charger died.All in all it works really well for extra cell phone juice!
The plug-ends are sturdy and is black in color, very sturdy. If the wire was a gauge heavier, I would have awarded 5 stars.
Amazon even sold a tripod adaptor by Bushnell as frequently bought together, but there is no place on the bino to mount it. Amazon's description claims that this bino is tripod adaptable but the Bushnell site does say this bino is NOT tripod adaptable. Amazon should read up on the products they sell and not sell incompatible junk. Bushnell should consider putting a tripod mount on every bino with a magnification over 10X and any objective lens of 50 mm and above. Still a great bino that can be held still enough if you prop it or yourself and use breath control as you would for shooting. I will use the adapter with a piece of wood and a couple of U clamps to make it tripod able.
This refurbished product helped me turn my lap top and cpu into a household network. It came with fully detailed instructions, which are much more helpful than "go online to our website, assuming you are able without detailed installation instructions". Great product, great price, better than recycling!
This product works the first time every time ! Need a serial port ? This is the device you need !!
I go through batteries just about as fast as i fill up my memory cards. I bought this battery because i was looking for a cheaper back-up battery in case my Sony battery died in the middle of a photo shoot. Well it happened this Sunday. My Sony battery was flashing red on the camera and i went to put in this battery and it was a dead stick. Leaving me with no back-up. I wrapped up before my camera died and went home to charge both batteries. I plugged in the Sony battery first and i charged right up. I put this thing in and the light lit up, so i walked away. Coming back 2 hours latter to a blinking light on the charger. I pulled it out and reinstalled it thinking it was my error. Two minutes later it was blinking again. I tried to save money by using a knock off battery and I'm paying the price now, I'm out the money for the battery and my photo shoot was cut short. Don't cut corners with this battery, the Sony costs more but it's worth having a battery that lasts longer then one charge.
I wanted an external storage device mainly for back up and to share with other (networked) computers at home. We have 3 desktops (combined 65GB) and 3 laptops (combined 45GB), so a 120GB would be adequate for backup. I bought the Maxtor 3000LE locally from a large retailer mainly for a hard to pass price of about one thirty including sales tax and after rebate. I will admit Maxtor was not on my brands' list (Western digital, Buslink or Iogear), but the price was the deciding factor. I installed it on my desktop, under W98SE and USB 2. Initially, with W98, I downloaded microsoft's update for Fdisk/Format as advised. The instructions are very simple, but imply your OS running with a "hot" plug-in, but my computer kept freezing and crashing (with the dreaded blue screen), and kept having to shut the power off and restart (with scan disk). Eventually I installed the driver CD and shut down. Then I attached the USB 2 cable and powered on, and BINGO. Finally, I formatted and ran a "THOROUGH" scandisk (that was an overnight job and took about 12 hours; WOW! 120GB & glad I did not buy a bigger drive), but I do not believe it is essential. So far, it works fine and it shows as a separate drive in "My Computer" with 111GB, and set it up as a shared drive. I backed up about 4GB from my desktop in about 20-25 minutes. Then I went to another networked desktop computer which has a wireless 802.11b adapter through a USB 1 slot. It did see the Maxtor as a shared drive, and backed up about 1.5GB, which took about an hour. So USB 2 is faster than USB 1, but neither what you would expect based on stated calculations of 12Mbs for USB 1 and 480Mbs for USB 2. I contacted Maxtor upon registration, and got an email reply the next day. They explained the difference of stated 120GB, vs. only 111GB showing, having to do with decimal and binary systems. Windows and OS use the binary system which apparently sees 1GB as about 1.074 "decimal GB". Their "detailed" explanation was too detailed (fancy/computer mumbo-jumbo) for me, and I wish I never asked; also they made no comments on the speed/transfer issue. The box states 5400RPM, but the drive itself has a sticker underneath with the S/N, and states 7200RPM. It does not have an on/off switch, and you have to "stop" it from the system tray, just like you would a PC card, before you disconnect and remove it. It gets warm being on all the time, but not hot, and it seems to have adequate ventilation slots and is quiet. It has to sit horzontally flat, and cannot lay vertically on its side. It has only a one year warranty, and time will tell how it holds up. However, it is faster than conventional "internal" system back up and without taking up native hard drive space, and is also better than using/burning CD's. However, for crucial data, do not solely rely on it, but use it as a second line of recovery, and keep the data on your native hard drive as your first line. I heard of someone at work who kept all crucial business data only on an external drive which he carried with him out of town with his laptop, and unfortunately that drive got lost on a trip. You may possibly have to resort even to a third line of recovery (CD's, tape, outside server), depending on how crucial your data is.I have no regrets about my purchase due to the price then (even cheaper than comparable internal IDE drives). Overall, however, I would recommend Maxtor 3000LE. Thank you.
Basically, no bass. Music (even cuts which had no bass component) sounded just plain wrong. If you don't care about sound quality at all, then, yeah -- they work. Otherwise: avoid.
Excellent Sound Quality, but Shape and Size may be a little awkward in some situations.The range of sounds this microphone picks up for a cardioid microphone is very good in my opinion. The only real drawback for us is that the long-neck is possibly a little too long. It does put the microphone right in the persons face who is speaking, but that seems to be distracting at times - that is probably just personal opinion.This one gave less feedback problems than our older one (do not recll the brand/model), but that one was a super-flexible short microphone.This microphone seems to pick up VERY clean sounds. I don't believe you can do any better for the money.
When they sent out my package the first time it was lost. It took them awhile, until I emailed them about the problem. So the greatly offered to send me another one with out charge, which was very great of them to do!
I brought it 4 months ago.I found it very difficult to install the software required and make it running.So i had brought a new webcam. The piece is very worst.
I purchased this product about 6 months ago when I was fed up with all the cables I had to string around just to connect 7 USB cables to my computer. I had to use three different 4-port USB devices and daisy-chain them together (which caused me to waste two ports just in connecting them to each other!)This product, however, did the same amount of work as my three 4-port USB hubs for 1/3 the cost, 1/3 the hassle, and 1/3 the power cables taking up socket space on my power strip.Not only is this 7-port d-link more efficient, there is one other key difference. The ports are vertical instead of horizontal. This means that it takes a lot less space than an equivalent 7-port horizontal hub. Why is this? Because it is more efficient use of space. As a result, you can ALWAYS fit your USB microdrive in the usb slot without crowing out a neighboring slot. Sometimes the USB keychain drives are too wide, and it is difficult to insert one into a hub without pressing into the USB item next to it. With the slots being vertical, instead of horizontal, this is never a problem.One more thing, the power adapter is pretty small, and it is a "sideways" adapter. This means that with optimal placement you might just be able to place it where you only cover one wall socket on your power outlet/power strip.I am very happy with this purchase, and I would recommend it to anyone who needs more than one four port USB hub. I'll never go back to the 4-porter again...
I did not buy this printer from Amazon, but I should've read the reviews here before buying; I'm surprised at how many people had their Epson Stylus CX5400 dying on them--same with me.It was great at first to have everything in one: color/black copy, scanner, and printer... but yes--looks can be deceiving. (Actually, it looks quite big and ugly on the outside; just the features.)I had the same exact experience as another reviewer: When I had returned from my vacation, the printer seemed to be clogged.....I did all Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning (many times which also eats up your ink!), replaced it with new inks (wasted more money), test printed many pages, etc--but the printer would still print the wrong colors (very faded) and had lines all over them. I had the printer for only a couple months, and had replaced the ink cartridges just once; did not overwork the printer too much. I am not entirely sure if it is a clogging problem (since none of the cleaning worked), but something in this printer definitely broke easily.So listen to everyone else; if you want a printer that lasts--do NOT buy this. I think I will avoid EPSON printers from now on.
Good device, works just as advertise.I just needed it to go with my X10 system and it worked fine.
I did a lot of research and I thought this was the perfect DVD player.However, upon arrival my unit refused to play DVD's (CD's are ok). I knew this was a common problem and was hoping one of the fixes i found on the net would take care of it, but unfortunately nothing worked. Needless to say I returned the unit.
No problems with it. I own two, and they are cheaper than Sony.
I purchased the unit in December for the purpose of copying about 25 8mm tapes to DVD and using this unit to make DVD's from my new mini DV Camcorder.Before I updated the firmware (a process that took only 20 minutes), I had the same problems others have indicated. The machine would freeze and would need to be unplugged. Even with this issue, all the DVD could be finalized and work in the 3 DVD players I have. The remaining comments assume the firmware has been updated.I have have been very pleased with the quality of the recordings - and I'm picky. Thus far, I recorded 7 or 8 2 hour 8mm tapes without too many issues. I do not find any difference in the quality of DVD when compared to the original 8mm tape when the DVD is played on a DVD player connected to a 36 inch TV using component video. Before I started making copies, I purchased a high quality camcorder cable and I believe this makes a difference in the overall quality. In fact, comparing video quality is very depandant on the TV, how the unit is connected to it and the quality of the cables.I have recorded one TV show and the quality was acceptable but not as good as recording the 8mm move. I wouldn't purchase this unit for this purpose - that probably goes for any DVD recorder.I have also recorded from my mini DV camcorder using the DV input jack. The quality of this recording was fantastic. Digital input recording is awesome.This unit, like all DVD recorders on the market, has is flaws. A couple of times, it stopped recording for unknown reasons. In those cases, I found where it stopped and restarted the recording process and in the end had a good DVD.This unit does not make it simple to create chapters. The only way to stop stop recording and restart. It does create 5 minute invisible chapters enabling you to jump to the next section on playback. I find this acceptable.I have read the reviews for all the major brands, Sony, Toshiba, Samsung, etc. and all seem to have some problems.This unit is very acceptable for recording 8mm and DV tapes to DVD. Using a DVD Recorder is much more convienant than using the computer. I suspect the only reason to use the computer is if you plan on doing alot of editing.I would recommend this unit only because I'm satisfied with the results and all the other brands seem to have their own problems. If a problem free unit can be found - buy that one. Be sure to purchase a unit with the DV input jack for best results.Probably the best feature is having the old 8mm tapes on DVD. I find it more fun to watch the old home movies on DVD.
My husband has an older camera and cannot use the new sd cards. These work just great. At a reasonable price.
W O W .These are the finest portable headphones it's ever been my pleasure to clap over my ears. The sound is amazing. I tried it out initially on Rob Zombie's "More Human Than Human" and discovered that there are actual intelligible lyrics associated with the song. The next try-it-out piece was from "The Lion in Winter" soundtrack, and I was equally surprised to learn that what I had always thought was an ethereal background la-la-la from the women's choir was, in fact, a mixed chorus whose phonemes are pure. Sound barely leaks from them to disturb the people next to you (like I care, but that's a consideration in an office).The little thumbwheel volume thingy is surprisingly controllable--more so than the sliders I've been accustomed to.The headband is indeed a little fragile, I'll give 'em that. But... but they fold up so eentsy! As long as you don't store them in the pocket of jeans that are a size too small, I can't see that it would be a problem. Plus, if you do bust them to flinders, they're only ten bucks a pair. What's not to like?'Scuse me, Poulenc's Organ Concerto is calling...
They're not fully burned in yet and they sound better than the 100 bose pair, make the right choice grab these.
at first we really liked this camera, perfect for a three year old. but after the second day, we realized if she wanted to use it, we would have to replace the batteries every single day. seriously! on their website, they even say you cant use rechargeables. my daughter was so disappointed when i told her i cant buy batteries for her camera everyday. if we could do it all over, i would have gotten her a cheap, regular digital camera, with a rechargeable battery system.dont buy this unless you like waisting money on batteries
I was really excited to get a copy of The ABW's Guide to Life. I thoughtthis is a book that represents me! I took the quiz and scored on the highend the &quot;Silent Stewer&quot; and felt this indeed is a book all about me.The book started out strong with a chapter on historical ABWs and ABWs atwork. Dealing with our kids was also a favorite of mine. Some of theother chapters I could not relate to which is fine all ABWs are not alike,but there were also some chapters I did not think were as sharp or funny asother chapters such as angry white women and dealing with our men.The book gave a name to some of the things I have felt or experienced as aBlack woman. It was validation of a sort to read that my life experiencesare part of the greater experience of Black woman. While I thought thecontent was sometimes uneven, that aspect of the book was valuable to meand I think would be valuable to other Black woman.The book was a quick read and I think there is something in there for everyABW to enjoy. I would not say it was the wittiest book I have every readand does not rate as one of my all time favorites, but based on the topicalone I would recommend that all ABWs check it out for themselves.Reviewed by MelissaMBC2004
If you are encountering static problems with the z2200's, call Logitech and their (2 or one year) warranty covers it. They will send you a free pair of Z2300s in replacement. You even get to keep the old 2200s! Seems like they are fully aware of this deficiency and are replacing the 2200s without questions.And for those of you techies out there, from my 2200, the problem was not in the amplifier itself, it was in the remote. I used the new 2300 remote with the 2200 amp/speakers and it worked perfectly. After analysis, it seems like the problem lies in the volume control variable resistor. If you know a thing or two about electronics, you should have 2 perfect pairs of 2x00s in your hands!One way to confirm the problem lies in the remote, is to plug in some headphones into the system, and if the static persists, its definately the remote.
These speakers are very easy to install and sound great. These speakers are much better than other in-wall speakers because the enclosure keeps the sound from emanating through the walls to other rooms in the house. They are great for the Home Theater as well as listening to music.
Wonderful AirPort adapter if it works with your particular machine for G series WiFi systems
I first purchased this item in 2009 and they worked fine for my Philips stand alone recorder. But my recent re-order proved otherwise; my deck won't accept them at all. Maybe because they are made in Taiwan or because my deck is getting old and is extra picky (Mitsui discs work great but cost more). I suppose they'll work for computer use but I already have too many for that purpose. Beware they may not work in all recorders as stated.
This tripod is very easy to setup. Once I got it out of the box, I didn't even need the instructions because it was it looked like what it did. This can go up to around 5 feet MAX. Which is pretty tall, its a good value for a tripod. This is very lightweight and small enough to bring it along with you! Definitely buy this if this is what you are looking for!
Love this product! It's everything it says it is and the price was fantastic. Self-contained, easy to set up and take down. Once folded up, there are pockets for the lights and camera tripod plus a handy carry handle. Great buy!
This case works as a case and hasn't broken or anything, despite being tossed around the passenger seat of a car for a few months, and it looks nice, but it's not so great functionally. The latch that keeps it closed seems to come undone at random times, and the lid is spring-loaded, so when the latch comes undone, the lid flips open... very slowly. That's actually annoying too, because you have to use two hands to open it unless you want to wait for it to open by itself. The motion isn't very smooth, you actually have to grab the base with one hand and pull the lid with the other. The sleeve pages turn decently but that part could be a bit smoother too. There are also a couple of stickers attached which are very sticky but were attached to a slick surface, so they can come off and get quite stuck on other things.Still, the case is solid, it opens nice and wide (eventually), and the sleeves are good. It seems to be hard to find a really good metal case for in the car, and this one is probably above average.
a horid thing thats incompatable with anything unless you know how to change its subnet which is impossable.
it's small enough not to be noticed under your clothes, very confortable to wear, doesn't offer any protection for your ipod but to carry it is excelent...
I have cable modem Internet access through Insight Digital. I chose this means to connect because I needed a fast connection and I wanted the ability to network two PCs from this single connection. Originally, based on the advice of someone at Best Buy, I bought a Netgear switch. The switch was able to get both PCs running but every so often it would &quot;lose&quot; one machine and then I had to reboot - a total pain to say the least.Finally I ordered this router from Amazon. Unfortunately, I followed all of the directions right out of the box and couldn't get it to work properly. I called Linksys support and the tech guy couldn't get it to work either so he said ship it back to Amazon. Here is where the difficulties began. I was moving that week and the box containing the dead router got buried and I didn't find it until weeks later. Amazon won't take back electronics after 30 days so I was in the hands of the Linksys warranty department. To their credit, they cross shipped my replacement router to me as the dead one was shipping back to them. The new unit installed perfectly and my wireless home network is up and running smoothly.I really like the features of this router. The wireless range is great - my two networked PC's are on two different floors of my house and the signal strength is excellent. The router came with some serious security and management software and a highly configurable firewall. Overall, now that I have a unit that works, I am highly pleased with this purchase for its price and its ability to do what I want it to do!
Excellent product. Priced extremely affordable (for 2 lenses, the adapter, and a cleaning kit). The adapter does indeed fit my camera (I was worried about that!) and the lenses seem to work well. I can get closer to my subject, which was my intent. The lenses are abit of a pain to change out, but that's not unexpected. It would be more convenient to leave the adapter ring on the camera, but then it won't fit into my camera case. That's not a problem wit the equipment though, just a nuisance on my part.Overall, I'm very pleased with this product and I recommend it to anyone interested in telephoto or wide angle lenses.
For the last 3 years i have been using SageTv and a PVR-500 to record TV to my computer. In the past, I have used several Hauppauge products; the PVR-500 is by far the best product I have used. I had 1 card break (trauma due to moving) and I happily replaced it with another PCR-500.It works as advertised, does most of the processing on the card so that you can easily record two programs at once while having enough RAM (374 RDRAM) to use other programs.Several recommendations I would make after several years of using this card:- Buy a remote: If ordering OEM it does not come with a remote. I highly recommend the Firefly remote control. Or you can get the MCE package that comes with a standard windows remote that cannot be programed, but works.- I highly recommend using 2 hard drives. 1 for the OS and 1 for recording. This greatly reduces lag/artifacts that sometimes get added to the recording. It also eliminated the rare crash.- Card works well in a piecemeal computer. Need very little RAM or processing power.- Get a Video Card with a video out (S-Cable is most common) that way you can hook the tower up to a TV (much better than computer screens)- For broadcast TV you don't need a fancy soundcard.... only has to handle stereo broadcasts. If you want to turn it into an entertainment center (DVD, Blueray, hook in your PS3), but a nice soundcard so it will interface with your surround system!- Works best on XP SP1/2. Have tried on MCE and Vista.- SageTv >>> all others
Hard to find in box store - arrived ahead of schedule in perfect condition....good for another year...price reasonable - grateful to be able to continue using an old printer.
I have a Netgear 802.11g router installed in a upstairs in a closet, in a detached, timber frame house. I bought the Terk antenna to connect to a Belkin network card that sits in the back of my main PC downstairs. The PC is about 50 feet away from the access point but there were 3 or 4 walls and/or ceilings, the steel PC tower case, a table top and my hairy carcass in the transmission path. Consequently the Belkin software only reported about 2/5 signal strength and between 1 and 36Mbps data rate. Sometimes the connection would drop out altogether. If I was doing a big download, I'd have to get up from the chair and walk away to reduce signal loss.With the Terk directional antenna installed in place of the PC's stubby card-mounted antenna, the signal strength with me sitting in front of the PC jumped up to 100% and 54Mbps reported speed. This is short-lived however. As soon as the PC starts doing any serious file transfer, the signal strength drops to 2/5 and the data rate fluctuates between 18 and 54Mpbs. Both the signal strength and data rate seem to jump about quite frequently while data is transferring but stay rock solid on 100% with the network interface idling.I have tried orientating the antenna in different positions. I tried placing a metal sheet as a ground plane beneath it but performance could not be improved.The user guide says that the antenna can be installed on a PC or router. My router has a fixed antenna and I have PCs all over the house, so a directional antenna would be of no use there.The cable is only just over 1m long, which means I can just get it onto the top of the desk. Cable loss can be quite significant, so making it any longer was probably fighting the law of diminishing returns. There is a slot in the base of the antenna for clipping the coax into, so that the base can sit flat on a desk. I haven't pushed the coax all the way into the slot because it would bend it round a very tight radius, which may crush the dielectric inside the cable. The cable can either exit straight out of the center of the base or on the left or right side. It cannot exit from the front or back. The cable has a transparent outer cover and dense braided sheilding beneath. The connector on the end of the cable has the hole (rather than the pin) in the middle, which seems to be the most common type. A TNC adapter is supplied in the kit.In summary, the Terk antenna has done exactly what I needed but I am knocking off one star for the variable performance encountered and the flaky cable exit routing.
I bought this because it stated it would accommodate "SD" memory cards. It turned out that it did not.
I think this is such a handy thing to have. I'm a project manager and my day consists of dozens of people popping in and out of my office with some need or another. They catch me in the hall, the cafeteria, everywhere. I have a massive to-do list already, and remembering all of my active issues become difficult, especially if someone just said something to me in the elevator or passing me in the hall. I have my Handspring Visor in my pocket all the time anyway, and I just whip it out and, with one easy touch of a button, am able to leave myself a little reminder which I later convert to a to do list item. I like the one-touch operation that the Springboard module's button provides. The button doesn't always want to believe it has been pressed, though. The sound of the recordings is pretty poor. It sounds like you recorded your messages while driving down the highway - - there's just this persistent and prominent background noise. But then again, all I'm recording is my voice and the quality only needs to be good enough for me to understand what I've said. It's not like you'll be playing music with this thing. One other note on sound, it doesn't do especially well recording sound at a distance. If you're in a meeting and want to capture what the guy a few seats down is saying, it will record as extremely faint. You'd do better to stick your Visor in his face. I must say, I don't need or use my-Vox's ability to file audioclips in different folders. I don't usually even title the clips (though you can do that). The only reason I use the thing is for quick reminders that I later transcribe. I have no real need to organize them. It doesn't hurt to have the filing capability, though. If you go long periods of time between transcribing or just want your reminders to remain in audio form permanently, this feature could be useful. One other complaint is that the jack that you plug the headphones into is really tight. You really have to press to get it to click all the way in. That's a bit troubling and I worry I'll break it. Still, it's a neat thing to have if you constantly find yourself saying, &quot;Note to self...&quot;
While Donna Tartt is undoubtedly a magnificent writer, "The Little Friend" went from beginning to end with little direction and absolutely no continuity. From the get-go the plot seemed simple: a child (a very, very, very intelligent child, mind you) wanted to solve the mystery of her brother's murder which occurred years earlier. The vagaries and wanderings of the plot, however, turned it into something wholly different and somewhat uncategorizable. Not only did the ending lack any insightful connections, but the initially exciting climax ended up hitting the fan with a resounding splatter as well. I finished asking myself two questions: What was the point of the novel... and who was the little friend ANYWAY?
Great headphones in terms of sound, comfort and range, but will probably buy the 120s in the future. This headphone does not have a cradle on the base to store headset. And it does not come with nor have the option of charging rechargable headset batteries. The extra $20 for the upgrade is more than worth it.
WARNING : Enclosure doesn't pull in enough power for my Seagate's 250G Barracuda *sigh* ... So... if you have anything bigger than 160-200 be weary
The antenna does not work at all. I hook it to my converter box and get nothing!!! I hook it straight to the TV and I get nothing!!!!With my rabbit ears I currently get 10 channels clear as a bell. I am supposed to get 4 digital channels but get nothing with this antenna.I have rotated it in every direction and I am less than 20 miles from the transmitters.I rated this antenna with 1 star because it would not let me rate it any lower.VERY VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT
I am a television news anchor. This camera was recommended to me by a photographer for National Geographic, who was a guest on my show. Since I bought it, I've not taken a single picture with my old 35mm camera. The color quality the DC215 offers is amazing! People can't believe the pictures I show them were taken with a digital camera. And for the price, you can't beat this deal. One of the best purchases I've ever made!
i'M VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT ALL CAMERA ACCESSORY BAGS CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO LOCATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. I HOPE THIS WILL CHANGE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.REGARDS,RM
One of the pins broke on my heatsink retention bracket, causing my computer to suddenly turn off - as a result of overheating since the heatsink was not seated. This replacement unit resolved the overheating issues I was encountering.
Compared with the flimsy flip-face that comes with the m500 systems, this is beautiful, but overkill.The zippered leather case is well-padded and protects the m500/505 well. With a little creative positioning you can still get the m500/505 into its cradle without having to remove it from the case's compartment (a real time-saver). However, the multiple pockets for the expansion cards are somewhat useless (how many m500-series owners do you know with SD cards coming out their ears? I'm a geek and I only own the one I bought with the system!), and as a wallet there's not enough pockets here to move stuff over from your pocketbook.This is a nice case, but it's not perfect either. Get rid of the pockets, and keep the padding, and drop the price. Still, if you want to protect your investment in your m500/5 Palm, don't trust that flimsy flip face: *this* is a much better idea.
I use it to connect my PC to a receiver via the optical link, but I find the mute button, the volume control, the headphone all stop working. The PC flashes the message "invalid speaker configuration".I then called the customer support. The guy had no clue, keeping saying "maybe", "yes", "possible"... In the end, he concluded it was supposed to work that way (of malfunction).
I bought this when I started working remotely and it has been great. The laser printer is high quality, and although it takes a bit of start-up time to print one page (as most laser printers do), I am able to print hundreds of page without any problems.I use the fax regularly, to send and receive, and have never had a problem with a mis-fax or missing an incoming fax.I have not used the copier much since you have to feed in the pages, but whenever I have used it I have been happy with the results.Overall, if you need a multifunction I highly recommend this one.
Used the 11B version for our clients with desktop PCs at a couple of trailer parks. They are tough to get so I tried the 11G units and have found they work pretty darn good also. 800 feet with line of sight and 400 with a few obstructions.
I looked at all of the laser printers and inkjet. Every article says there is nothing like an inkjet. I can tell you for a fact that they are wrong!! There is no comparison at all when printed on plain paper; this HP LaserJet 3550 is the best!! When printed on gloss paper a great inkjet is better but not by much at all. Meaning you will not need an inkjet unless you already have one. I read all the articles on all brands (OKI, Samsung, HP, Lexmark, Brother, Ricoh, Minolta, Panasonic, etc...) (trust me I spent 2+ weeks reading) of laser printers. I sent (and paid) for samples only to find out that the HP LaserJet printers (3500, 3550, 3700) produce the best output (B&W;, color, and photo) and they only have 600*600 res., which goes to show you resolution means nothing (at least with HP)!!This HP 3550 printer is fast and produced the best photos I have seen on any laser printer (no banding also!). Power consumption is low, it is Quiet for a laser, and of course it is bigger than an inkjet or a cheap (slow) color laser (that is why it is FAST) (they do sell cheaper, smaller, slower models). Trust me it is not that big in size (at least for what it does). HP does not put in half toner cartridges like others (Minolta, etc...). The only thing it could have is a duplex option, but it does a great job a manual duplex. I just can not say anything bad, I was very hesitant about buying a color laser but am very happy with this and am glad I did not go with any of the other brands (especially after getting in my samples of other printers) you will not regret this purchase!!!!! I have the LaserJet 3550n.
I have successfully used this hub in conjection with a SpeedStream 5660 router to provide an ADSL connection to three computers. But keep in mind that the Netgear EN-104TP 10-Base T-Ethernet Hub 4-Port will get the job done for 26$.
My dad bought this system as a companion to his new G4 ibook, or whatever the new one is named. I was put in charge of figuring out how to get this system hooked up to it. Hook-up is relatively easy--they have a nice picture diagram for those who don't read directions. Nevertheless, even if you skip the diagram the connections are color-coded and specially shaped anyway.After about four hours of listening to albums ranging from The Velvet Underground, Van Morrison, Neil Young, and up to the newest Wilco--from both the laptop's cd player and my ipod--I can honestly add my voice to the legions of the many satisfied listeners. It took a while to find just the right amount of bass to make up for the slight lack of mid-range, but once that point is reached, the Creatures sound nice. Aesthetically and practically (if your space will allow) it works best to keep the sub nearby the computer. The system then becomes ideal for clean sounding music played at low or medium volume. Granted I am no audio genius, but like pornography with the eyes, my ears know good-sounding music upon hearing it. Its just that I would consider the Creatures more like playboy when I know there are lots of other choices out there that might give you a more in-depth experience of the music (like my brother's SoundStick II's, or perhaps my dad's Sony tower speakers hooked to a high-power amp.). But then again, these sorts of things admit of degrees, and in that sense, the Creatures will certainly do in a pinch.Considering the price, brand recognition, and keeping in mind the somewhat limited possibilities of this type of speaker system, the Creatures will not leave the rational buyer very disappointed. Hence, this consumer's five-star rating.
This was a replacement keyboard for our iMac. The original wired Apple keyboard got accidentally fried. I have a Microsoft Wireless Comfort keyboard to use with our MacBook Pro and I have had this set for a while and really enjoy using it. The Desktop 4000 was the closest set I could find to the Comfort keyboard.I like the 4000. It was a breeze to setup with the iMac. I like the feel of the keys and the ergonomic design of the keyboard. The mouse has a good feel to it and it is responsive. Being wireless is a very nice feature.
This was my first MP3 player that I used. I got a Nomad Jukebox (I think it was the first one released...)for Christmas, and it wouldn't connect to my computer. I decided that I didn't want a hard drive mp3 player and took it back. The Rio Volt was sitting in the display case at Comp USA, so I bought it. I think I payed $[$$] for it (it was a 1.5 years ago), which was better than the Nomad. It was easy to use, just burn the mp3s onto a CD. It took a while to load the disk, and it felt kinda heavy. The navigation was frustrating, but it worked. The battery life is amazing on this thing! I think two AAs would last me 20+ hours, which is much better than the 8 hours I get on my 10gb iPod.If you are looking for a[n inexpensive] and easy way to get into mp3s, and have a CD burner (who doesn't these days?), look no further than the Rio Volt.p.s. if you can fork over the cash, an iPod would be a much wiser investment.
Great product!works well, no issues.Thanks, P.
Worked for a couple months--then started "freezing up" which of course caused me to miss some excellent shots. No more Kodak cameras for me. Also I noted the battery placement {+/-} on the battery cover didn't match the diagram on the inside where the batteries fit.I feel it deserves no stars--a lot of money for a couple months of pictures.
Great CD Player, easy to install. Has great sound and the fact that it is a 3CD changer is a bonus. It also players you IPOD which is awesome. I love it
This is my third attempt at a portable mouse for my PB. First was the Targus USB wireless minimouse which was tiny and worked great, but had no off switch (had to remove batts). Second came the full-sized Kensington USB wireless which had a neat compartment for the USB receiver and could be turned off, but wouldn't track on many surfaces and whose construction was very cheap (resulting in a very short lifespan). I had held off on this mouse for a while due to the price. I finally took the plunge a month ago and have no regrets! BT mouse is great! Extremely easy setup. My PB detects it usually in 2-3 seconds. It also tracks (nearly) as well as the Targus minimouse (which could handle ANY surface). Only a few hiccups on the shiny formica at B&amp;N. The off switch is cleverly placed and protects the optics while loose in my laptop bag. Design is clean, classic Apple. One of my favorite things about this mouse is the fact that you can check on battery levels from System Preferences on your powerbook!!! The only negs I can think of are that I do miss right clicks and the wheel somewhat. Not nearly enough to go back to the others though... Strongly recommend!
This is a must for those who need to travel whether for personal or business. Looking for a larger one for future.
I purchased this case for a Nikon Coolpix S30. The case and camera were gifts for my 7 year old nephew and the camera fit perfectly while still having room for extra batteries and memory card. A great little case for protecting a camera and easy to access camera and supplies.
I was trying to take some pictures of my son close to the Christmas tree and I was getting a lot of reflections from the Christmas lights on this filter. I had to remove it. I'm looking for another one. I don't know if they will all do this. I hope not. I wouldn't buy this unit.
Cant go wrong with Cables-To-Go brand. This is probably by 20th cable that I've gotten. they are all made professionally with proper patching on both ends. Not only its a CAT5e cable but its also shielded so perfect combo. I use those for our Servers. Shipped on time from the seller.
To keep it short, after trying a number of networking devices. I consider this HP 1400-8G + D-Link DGL-4100 as the ultimate affordable solution with excellent performance. To get better performance than this router switch combo, you are going to have to shell out alot more money.Pros1.) Doing internal measurement, even 100Mbps beat out other 100Mbps switches in my house from Netgear and Trendnet by a relatively good margin.2.) It mixes 100Mbps and 1000Mbps very well. You can plug & unplug and swap at will. I swear some of the other switches loses performance after mixing 100Mbps with gigabit. This one has no issues.Cons1.) The traffic lights do not flash bit by bit like those older Netgear. Those were more fun to watch.
I bought my SkyFi3 about a month ago and I really like it. It has great features and is really portable. Outside of a couple of minor things, it is a wonderful product and a great upgrade to the SkyFi2. My only sticking points are with the remote. The keys on the remote sometimes are not relayed to the unit very well. Sometimes the key you press, another option is selected. I stop using the remote in my car because of this. The record feature on the Skyfi3 unit sometimes doesn't capture the whole song. At least 3 times, I tried to record a song but it either recorded the portions of the previous track or it cut the song off midway. Those are really my only two complaints about the device. I bought a home kit for my office and I am able to easily take the device back and forth from my office to my car. I am glad I bought the item and I would recommend this buy for everyone else. As for being able to listen to live XM with headphones, you will need the goofy headset with the internal antenna in order to listen to Live XM on the go. Good product over all and well worth the money.
I bought the Monster Cable MP HTS800 Home Theater Power Center when I purchased a new HDTV. The cable had enough outlets for all of my compents and has helped produce a bright, clear picture on the t.v. With the circuit breaker feature I have no worries about lightening shorting out anything and I live in the "lightening capital of North America" - central Florida. I can recommend the HTS800 without question.
Got this little baby for my home theater PC because I didnt want to always be searching for a mouse with a 15 month old in the house who has a fetish for PC Mice that loves to hide them. Keyboard works great, some times button pushes don't register, but for the amount of typing I do with this keyboard it isnt a big deal. It also seems to randomly come unlinked to the receiver, which is sort of a pain to reach to push the button in my receiver rack. However, the feel of the keyboard itself and the action of the scroll ball is great, very smooth and easy to use, even for my young daughter. Recommended.
This product does what it says - we were able to put our XM tuner in a more convenient location and keep the antennae near a south facing window. The product works as well as the signal you can get. When we sometimes lose a signal I think it has more to do with the antennae. I'd get this product again.
It snaps on, it snaps off. What more is there to say? I bought it and I like it, it fits my lens and keeps it safe. What more could you want?
I purchased this product for my 16 GB Zune with high expectations since many of the Monster FM transmitters received favourable reviews. However, I was a a bit disappointed. There is constantly fluctuating static in the background. I assume this is due to the fact that the device carries an electrical current to charge the Zune while transmitting simultaneously. It seems that the underlying electrical current interferes with the FM transmission. This is very noticeable with music and especially with podcasts. Now, I use an Aerielle i2i Universal FM Transmitter which provides perfect, static-free reception of my Zune
This thing is great! I can definitely feel the difference when it is turned on. My laptop is very cool for hours. Only bad thing is that the fans started to make noises.
I previously owned an AMD3200 CPU and thought it was good.Well, tried this one and it's great!Cool and Quiet does just that queeps the CPU cool and the fan in quite silent.I Highly recommend this processor.Next upgrade, will be a BExxx low power CPU.
I like this product because it's especially designed for my camera, it's padded, but not bulky, and it protects me camera against everyday movement. now i can leave my house with my camera in hand or in my bag without worrying about scratches... (^_^)
So long as you aren't strongly habituated to the older linear/flat style keyboards, adapting to Microsoft's Natural Ergo 4000 is about the best favor you could do for yourself. Once you get used to a more natural keyboard layout, you'll never look back.
dayton audio makes some of the best products. a quick google search brought up an off brand 4 ft cable for $10 at best buy while this is a whole $2 more for one of the best manufacturers out there plus 2 more ft.buy with confidence
This is a very-well designed universal remote. It is very easy to program, compared to others I've tried.I recommend photocopying pictures of each original remote and multiple photocopies of this one and use them in pairs to show mapping from old to new.Sony is good about telling you which keys are programmed automatically so you don't have to guess.I like this feature: when you press a key, it lights up the device key so you know that you're sending to the right device.There are 4 keys at the bottom that can be used to do a number of keypresses. Nice!Don't let the picture of the remote scare you off. It really looks much nicer in person.I am using this with a Sony TV (set up by default to work great), a Bose sound system (can be programmed to work with any or all devices!), a DVR (a bit of a challenge because it's unknown to Sony), and a Microsoft remote receiver used for Windows Media Center. This is going to make things so much easier than trying to use 4 different remote controls (especially the huge Bose remote).Highly recommended.
I used to be a avid BOSE earphone user. I absolutely loved their product until it started breaking down and I was sick of replacing it through their warranty program. Ever since then I gave Monster a try and to my surprise, the sound quality is actually better in the sense that the mids and lows are more crisp than my previous BOSE set.But unfortunately much like the pair of BOSE earphones, these Monster in ear speakers started breaking down as well. In the 6 months of owning and enjoying this product, I have exchanged TWO PAIRS of these darn ear buds!It came to the point where I am privy to carry a backup pair of BOSE just in case these Monster's break again and I have to ship it back to them and wait couple of weeks to get another pair.
The family next door bought one of these and they were nice enough to let me have a go at it. Work-Of-Art. This machine rocks. We took every game they had, cranked up the settings as high as they would go (frame-rates that would kill my computer) and it didn't even blink.They even showed me how well it does two things at once - like burn a cd and play a game on the side while they were waiting. When I burn a cd I have to go do something else because my computer slows to a crawl.And it just looks awesome. It cost a lot, but I am giving it some serious thought. There is nothing else like it.
I got this to take to court with me and play takes of previous hearings to a judge proving fraud on the other party. It is just your simple recording device, the microphone is nothing to get excited about, but that goes for anything regarding tapes anyway, right? It includes an AC adapter, which is great and doesn't require too much in battery power for portable use. The sound quality is what one would reasonably expect from a cassette recorder. After using it in court, I now have it hooked up toPhone Line Recorder Telephone Record Voice Spy Monitorto record my calls (Court is still very much in progress). This works wonderfully with the telephone recorder. The cassette player has mic-in and speaker-out jacks so you don't have to rely on the included microphone or on-board speaker. Overall, good product - good price.
I LOVE IT! I've been using this device for a year now and don't know how I could go back to using a regular old telephone. Being able to be on phone calls with hands free to type on the keyboard, to walk around the office (and even out to my car!), and easy controls on the headset to pick up/hang up/mute/volume control are key. The headset is light and comfortable.The only draw back is that there is no way to make calls or to place calls on hold via the headset. Perhaps an add-on with a dialpad and/or more phone features would be nice. However, that is not one of the features they advertise, so I can't complain!
Ugh! I hate this camera! I thought it would be cool cause of the advantix film options and the size of the camera itself, but it was nothing but a waste of money.the delay between shots on this camera is RIDICULOUS! I am serious! So many times I have missed that "kodak moment" because of that!also, it takes a VERY long time to start up.It also has a lot of trouble focusing. a lot of times I can't get my shot because it won't focus because of an angle or a matter of inches. it is SOOOOOOO annoying!the pictures aren't that bad, but they certaintly are not great.we also recently had trouble with when the film runs out the camera would get stuck rewinding and would freak out. it also got stuck a few times trying to retract its' lens. we had to send it to kodak for repairs.don't buy it!! save the [money] and put it towards a better camera!
Use it with a 2.5mm headset on my computer for video conferencing. Works great and the audio and mic both are very good.
I bought this tv to surprise my husaband when he returned from the Middle East. We had it 2 years. It now goes black all the time. I'm a Television Consumer reporter and would never recommend this TV. It didn't have that many bad reviews two years ago, but it does now. Do Not Buy This TV! Read the reviews. Works for awhile and then goes black. Invest in something better. It will eventually break on you too.
Got this hard disk for inventory next time a customer has a crash. I've tried it out and it works.
Fantastic price for DVD+RW disks! You usually only get the disks for that price, much less disks + cases. Another winner from Amazon.
I prefer to use the manufacture's ink as I'm skeptical of the generics.This purchase is affordable for a great product. Will buy this again through Amazon.
Had this monitor now for a month. Upgraded from a 19inch CRT. Thus far it lives up to the rave reviews.Seemed huge when I first put it on the desk, but actually takes up less room than my old CRT monster. I use monitor for both professional tasks (spreadsheets, writing, photoshop, etc.), and gaming. Handles both equally well.In business apps Text and images are sharp and accurate. In gaming the images look great, nice blacks and I've never experienced any ghosting in Crysis. Thinking maybe that is more something only extreme gaming enthusiasts might notice... or maybe I am just getting old and can't see anymore. Either way the monitor works and looks amazing. Would get another in a heartbeat.
I purchased this item with the idea that it might lessen the damage to my camera in a fall as advertised. The product might do that if it fell a few inches, but the thin neoprene does not seem like it will protect the camera from anything more than bumps and scratches. Furthermore, the controls are covered and the single color body armor makes it very difficult to read the control button information that is molded into the neoprene. I would suggest white out to highlight the raised type on the body armor. Oh, just forget the lens protection it is a piece of junk that flowers off the end of the lens and does absolutely nothing more than look foolish.
I just received this in the mail, so I haven't been able to use it and put it to the test yet. It seems fine, well made, and sturdy. However, I thought it would fit the entire scope, including base. It doesn't. It's mean to fit the tube assembly, not the base. I'll keep it; it looks like it will work really well for transporting the scope. However, I plan to keep the tube mounted on the base at home, and the bag won't fit that. So the bag goes in the closet for now.
I just got this cable in the mail today, I tested it out and it works far beyond my expectations. I didnt expect much for uder $2, but this cable performs well when hooking up my computer to my 20 inch tv. Its great for watching digital movies or playing games. I'll be trying it on bigger tvs, so really see the quality. But overall the video was crisp and had high quality sound.
The noise cancellation of this product works fairly well. It helped me get through a several-week pile driving operation near my office. My only complaint in the audio department is when switching on noise cancellation, the audio output gets nearly twice as loud, even in a perfectly quiet environment.The phones are fairly heavy and clampy on my head compared to other more expensive models I've tried.
Work perfectly! You can control your ipod by your car stereo. This makes everything easier and more safety for drivers.
I originally bought two of these speakers to be used as surround speakers for my home theatre system as my wife did not like the large traditional bookshelf speakers I was using. The omnisound system works as stated and the Omnisats worked so well as surround speakers that I did a comparison with my existing B&O; Redline's that I was using as my fronts. Without the subwoofer activated, the Omnisats are a bit brighter than the B&O;'s and do not do not have the presence of the B&O;'s. Bass is also lacking, however, with the sub activated it changes the entire sound field and although they don't have quite as good of midrange as the B&O;'s, for the minimal investment with the great clearance price, the sound is incredible. After running my test run with the Omnisats up front I made the decision to purchase 3 more and too replace my L/C/R speakers with Nominates all around. This will please my wife a great deal as it will eliminate the bulky speaker system I have now to 5 small footprints on the ceiling. I will follow up with a review once I get them installed and run in, but I have no doubt that there isn't another speaker system that can match the Mirage Omnisat performance at these clearace prices.ps peformance is rated as a 5 in comparison with other speakers in this price range.
You don't see many of these for sale used because it's a rare piece of quality in the shelf system world at a very reasonable price. Excellent bass sound - even at low volume. Good &quot;oomph&quot; with little distortion. &quot;Incredible Surround&quot; really is pretty incredible (though it can put vocals too far in background at times). I have my unit connected to my TV/VCR and although it doesn't have &quot;true&quot; surround, the sound is excellent and movies are much more enjoyable! Speakers are solid (and heavy) and the whole system is easy on the eyes. I've seen some of Philips' recent versions of this (i.e. the mc-50) and it seems quality has declined. If you can find one - grab it!
I bought this camera back when it was brand new and paid over $750 for it. It has served me well. I have take over 5,000 pics atleast with this camera... recently I upgraded my MAC OS to 10.3 well my super dish external drive no longer worked... but I pulled out my USB cable and turn it to PC and was able to still use my camera to down load my images. I spent a couple of hours today looking at replacement digital cameras (before I relize about the USB cable). I was really disappointed really with what is out there. Most used AA batteries which will only last a couple of hours and you throw away. The only thing close to this camera is a CDR/CDRW camera by SONY sd350 and higher... problem is the same with this camera... it uses special 3&quot; disks... which might be outdated in a couple of years... if that. All the cameras out there use those cheap little memory chips... I can just see me losing a $100 chip now or breaking the stupid thing. Yeah this camera is BIG but it is rugged for a digital... I plan on using this camera for as long as it last.I wish Panasonic made a newer version of this camera.
I bought it to replace my computer backup battery which died after about 8 years. It is the perfect physical size and type. After I replaced the battery, the computer backup works perfect. I also bought one for the house alarm because the battery usually lasts 4-6 years and will be needed soon. Shipping is expensive for one, but for two is much more reasonable. Total price is best at Amazon. I received the batteries in about a week and they are in excellent conditions. Hope it will last.
I am a musician and recently installed a subwoofer in the trunk of my 1994 2-door Honda Accord. However, in order to fit all my equipment for gigs and such, I will need to take the subwoofer out. I purchased some basic door pulls from Home Depot to attach to the sides of the sub. However, when I came across these on Amazon and read the reviews, and I ordered them.After just receiving these, I can say these are very well-made, they feel very solid and sturdy, and I love the low-profile set up, the spring-loaded action (keeps them from vibrating), and perhaps in contrast to what another reviewer had mentioned, it is built in such a way that the handles only raise up to 90 degrees and no more. These are basically perfect for what I needed and, although I paid about $7 more (mostly due to shipping) than the door pulls from HD, it is well worth it! FYI, my subwoofer is probably 50-60 lbs (sub + box + amp mounted to box).
It would be nice if this was a little cheaper, but even with it being somewhat expensive, I am tempted to get another one. The lamp is excellent, and the nightlight and emergency flash options on the light are even better. The radio works well, and its very smart of the designers to protect all the dials and controls of the lantern (and radio) under a plastic cover that is both secure but easy to pull back.I haven't dropped it yet, which is the true test of how good it is, but all in all I'm very happy with it, and very glad to have something I can wind up. The winding/cranking is fairly comfortable, and it only takes a minute or so to get a good charge.The compass is a nice add-on. However, this lantern weighs 16.3 ounces, and that's a little heavy for backpacking or camping. If you're car camping, it would be handy, and its an excellent car emergency kit item.I like that it has a car cigarette holder adapter, too (comes with a charger so you can charge it from your car) because a lot of chargeable devices use the cigarette lighter for charging, so you've got a second way to charge those devices if the little cell phone charge connection isn't working for you.
I think this keyboard is adequate, but noisy keys. I wish they were quieter. My daughter hates the blue color. Maybe they should make a black to match what HP offers.
I like this speaker for use on my ipod classic. It works well to allow my children to watch videos and not have to use headphones. It isn't too loud...which for others might be a con, but for me is a pro. The kids can watch and hear just fine. It is very handy and stores easily in my bag.
They give you this manual (actually two manuals). The first manual refers to you to the other manual. Then the other manual tells you in three places that the method for achieving USB stream (web cam and conferencing) is different depending on the model. That's all they tell you! Honest. The manual says "SET USB STREAM IN THE MENU SETTINGS OF YOUR CAMCORDER TO ON. The procedure of the menu settings varies depending on the model." Well, what's that supposed to mean? Then you go to the webpage and there's nothing in the knowledge base and when you try to email them it malfunctions after you spend all the time on writing the email.
Amazon was the only place the film could be purchased.Kodak did not even carry it anymore. The film works great.
Lois McMaster Bujold is widely known in science fiction circles for her Miles Vorkosigan books - a series of novels in which intrigue and politics are set in a futuristic space empire. OK, I may be glossing over a few details, but Bujold has quite rightly determined that intrigue and politics would work just as well in a fantasy setting, and this, The Curse of Chalion, is her take on the subject.For kicks, she has thrown in a romance angle, and a fairy tale angle too, and wraps it all up in a nice bundle that makes reading it a pleasure. Bujold is one of a very few writers who know how to make sentences invisible: what's on the page seems to flow directly into your imagination without having to go through the messy steps of letter recognition and word interpretation. After reading the long, lumbering tales of Robert Jordan, I found Bujold's prose positively danced. If there's anything negative to say about it, it's that too short: the plot is wrapped up a bit too quickly.What ends up being injected into your imagination is what any good fantasy is going to have: a fully realized feudal system, swordfights and, of course, magic. Bujold's take on how magic and theology work is intriguing and refreshingly new, with a brilliant solution to the problem of free will in a world where gods interact so directly with their worshippers.At its heart, Chalion is an introduction. At least, that's the way it feels. Bujold has set up a bit of back-story, a bit of history, and a group of characters we can't help but care about. Is there any better way of leaving you wanting for more?
Beware that once ordered - you are informed that delivery may take 14 days for delivery - even if you checked for 3-5 day delivery - the Manufacturer completes the shipping - not Amazon.com - A bit of a problem if you need the memory in a relatively short period of time - If so - you may want to consider another vendor.
For his birthday my husband wanted an iPod with A LOT of storage space on it. He did not care about the size of the iPod itself (this one is pretty big, not something you'd necessarily want to put in your pocket) because he was simply going to plug it into the stereo in his car and listen to it while driving. We opted for this particular refurbished iPod because of its amount of storage and the great price. The first one we ordered arrived within 4 days. It was nicely packaged (it is refurbished, remember). However, as soon as my husband tried to charge it and sync it with his computer, it started humming and the screen froze. We contacted the sellers and they gave us a series of things to try to get the iPod to work, but none did. The seller promptly offered to send us another or refund our money. My husband wanted to give it one more try, so after contacting the seller, a second refurbished iPod arrived in about five days. Again, my husband tried to charge and sync it. This time it froze but there was no humming. I just contacted the seller again and am asking for a refund. I am waiting to hear back. They were great the first time we had trouble, so I'm expecting the same thing again with no hassles. We'll see what happens. I'm disappointed because it would have been a great price for the amount of storage had the iPod worked.
This is a good product to buy, specially for the acer aspire one laptops :-)
Still storing pictures on my Nikon D40 camera! Many times erased and reformatted it does work well!
I got this to replace my tuners in my car and in my house. I wanted to just plug the headphone output directly into the amplifiers like I do with my iPod. Reception has been an issue when I tried this with hardware before. I tried an mp3 player/fm radio, and some fm tuner/remote for the iPod. Neither could pick up my favorite radio station at all. It's a college station in Atlanta, WRAS 88.5. The mp3 player didn't even tune that low.So I had big hopes for this radio, but they were dashed once I got it. The station came in okay inside; not good, but at least I could hear it. However there was no reception in the car.Another thing I didn't like was that the output spiked when turning it on or off, which was loudly audible through my speakers when it was connected to the amps.This radio has worked for many people, as evidenced by the other reviews. However, I had to return it.
I have owned my Sony DSC-S70 for many years now. I bought it for just under $600 at the Sony store at Woodbury Commons, NY. It was marked B Stock on the box which indicated it was refurbished. At the time, they were very hard to find and it was regarded as the best available digital camera on the market. Since then, I have tried several different digital cameras but none come close to the accuracy of the color reproduction of the DSC-S70. This can be attributed to the superior optics designed by Carl Zeiss. The movie mode is great too although, your limited to 15 second clips. I have posted some pics here on Amazon. Take a look at the quality of the macro shots. It may not be the fastest or the most portable camera but it does take consistently good pics. It also takes RAW images which you will not find on most point and shoots out there today. In order to get this feature, you would have to step up to a DSLR. Enough jibber jabber. Check out the pics.
My mother and boyfriend wanted ipods this past Christmas. So I opted for the easy and most affordable choice of ipods, the shuffle. They both love it! It is very easy to use and the sound quality is excellent!
This product is awesome good, it is thicker then the one staples 7 feet brand cat 6 I bought for $17.99 , I bought three of this for a grand total of $18.27, I bought this directly from amazon and not a third party because i know amazon is not dumb enough to send me cable to go knockoffs, anyways the wires fit perfectly to my dsl modem and my router, It does not increase download speed but does significantly improve the webloading, I just got them today so I cannot comment on the durability, I will post another message if wire goes bad quickly
This is the easiest to use international recharger I have ever used. No matter where you are going, this kit can recharge your camera.
I am very pleased with this purchase. I've had it for 5 days now and it works with my setup (HDTV, STB/DVR, DVD player) just fine. The web interface could use some improvement but the default logitech programming handled 90 percent of my needs. I had to add some custom buttons for Live TV, On Demand, tuner swap, and skipping one day forward and back through the on screen guide. That was fairly straightforward and now I have all the functionality I had with my 3 separate remotes. This remote would have earned 5 stars if there was a little bit more flexibility when customizing. For example, I would like to program the picture button to go right to the TV's video setup menu. Right now, it just displays the main TV setup menu. I don't want to overstate this weakness, it's not that big of a deal but it would be a nice enhancement. And its true of the whole harmony line. On the positive side, I really like the activity based approach. The remote becomes a hybrid providing at one time the buttons to control all your devices needed for any activity. For example, for the activity watch DVR, it turns on the TV and switches it to the appropriate input so you are ready to go. The volume, mute and aspect work the TV functions. All the other buttons work the STB/DVR. If I have to make specific adjustments to video or audio settings, I just press picture or sound and the central keypad now works the menu system for the TV instead of controlling the DVR. Press picture or sound again, it reverts back. Press, watch DVD, and it turns on the TV and DVD player, switches to the correct input on the TV and provides button control to both the TV and DVD player. With this remote, my wife and kids and easily control the setup without my help and now there is one remote on the end table instead of 3.Previous review was right that the labels are a tad small but with my reading glasses and backlit buttons, I can see just fine. After a few weeks, I'm sure I won't even have to look. I will have the layout memorized.I am sufficiently satisfied to buy a second for our family room
I was excited to unpack this system and give it a try. After set up I played a new remixed SACD (Super-Audio CD) of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon recorded in 5.1 The sound was very disappointing, all mid-range, poor high-end and minimal bass. I tried an older standard CD of Dark Side of the Moon and the tone was the same. I don't like thump but I do like tonal balance. There are is no way to adjust the sound -no tone controls or EQ settings. The only sound control available occurs when you hit presets like "Jazz club" or "Concert Hall" that are absolutely dismal. Adding spring reverb emulation and slap-back echo to the signal to simulate different rooms is appalling.When I cranked up the volume to neighborhood annoyance levels my cats left but the room filled with sound nicely. The tone was a bit better but still lacked the highs and lows. Calling this a "Dream System" seems a bit boastful.The DVD surround sound was much nicer. In my opinion this truly is a theater system and was not made to please the audiophile. It is easy to use and I like the wireless feature even though you have to plug one of the rear speakers into wall and send a wire across the back of the room to the other.The speakers can be mounted on the wall or adjusted for height on their stands-a nice feature. I love the design of the DVD/FM/AM/SAT?CD unit. Nice display and pleasing light blue light. I found having to plug everyhing into the subwoofer on the floor a bit annoying. The optical digital audio jack was crunched during shipping. Maybe when I get that fixed the results will vary.
When I first viewed the pictures taken with this camera I thought they were pretty good. But when I started testing other cameras, even cameras below $300, I found the picture quality taken with this camera inferior to the others. Most pictures came out blurry and all lacked the detail that other cameras produce.Not a good camera to buy.
The TI Voyage 200 has been an indispensable companion during my studies in Electrical Engineering. Ample on-board RAM allows me to download free and purchased applications without fear of having to delete a less-used application in the process. Battery life is more than adequate, although in order to ease my mind during backup of data and downloading applications, I place new AAA batteries in the unit just in case. A word of caution though! The instructions say explicitly to do a backup of your loaded applications BEFORE downloading a newer version of software. I failed to do that early on and paid the price of a laborious search and recovery later on. Downloading newer software versions wipes the system clean. For the Engineer, Math Major or Teacher, the Voyage 200 has plenty of available applications on-line. Most of them are free to the user. The Graphics display is accommodating, and additional hardware is available for purchase that will enable projection of the contents of the display for a classroom environment.
This is a better design than theTelephone Phone Line Recorder Adapter RJ11>3.5mm Audio. The audio level is higher, there isn't quite as much hum, and it doesn't load the telephone line. But there's still too much hum when on-hook to allow it work with voice activated recording, so I took off 1 star.The duplex jack is a standard straight-through RJ11 splitter; mine was ivory color, not black as shown in the product picture. The cable is about 38" long. The electronics (an isolator and attenuator circuit) are in the cable, apparently inside the 3.5mm connector's molded strain relief. It's a clean design but it's not repairable, so handle the molded connector gently to avoid breaking the circuitry inside.
When I first got the headphones (E3c) I tried all of the sleeves, trying to find a good balance between comfort, ease of use, and sound quality. It is important with all of them to insert them correctly to get a good seal, and therefore good sound.I really liked the Ultra-soft sleeves because they were simple to put in, had a good seal, and were confortable to wear. Unfortunately they are so soft they slip off of the stem if they are in too deep. This happened to me twice (I know, fool me once...)! My wife had to get in there with tweezers to get them out. I have read that I'm not the only one. Others have had to go to the hospital to get them out. Beware!
So good I ordered four more for my wife and kids. No more greasy screen. Chicken in my left hand and the Boxwave pen poking away in my right. Or maybe flipping the pen end to end and writing out a check for a couple million bucks to help Bill Gates pay his rent.
When you spend nearly 300 clams on your new iPod, you want to protect the plastic surface from scratches. This clip exposes the surface and in particular, the screen, to a multitude of hazards and scratches as the entire faade is exposed while this is clipped to your hip. The plastic clip is sturdy and strong and it firmly grips your iPod. The design is minimalistic like the elegance of the iPod itself, but this far from an ideal design when it comes to protecting your investment. At the very least, it should have come with a screen protector.
This is a great point and shoot camera. It has good picture quality and easy to use. But like anything, it has it's defects:1. The screen always seem to have dead pixels sooner or later.2. While taking video, it cuts out the audio when you zoom in.(Not a problem for me because I only use it for photos,)3. While taking video, you can't change a setting like macro mode. You have to stop it and turn macro mode on.So as you can see, there are many flaws in the video taking part. But this camera was designed to take photos.
First and only one I ever had, awesome little machine, regged with great sound minimal skip.
For the price you are paying for 650 Watts, it is alot of bang for your buck. But quality is horrible. The PSU heats up really quick, and the PSU died within 4 to 7 days. I got lucky that the only thing to die was the PSU and it didn't take anything else with it. Also the 12v 4-pin connector for P4 systems and Athlon 64 was too short to reach it's proper port. In the end DO NOT BUY THIS PSU! If you're building an high end system, you might as well go with an ULTRA brand or a ASUS brand, you might have to spend alittle more, but it'll save you alot of headache and another 30 bucks.
Despite the fact that this CD player comes with a car kit, and is explicitly labeled with a 45-second anti-skip protection, its performance is very poor in a moving car. Even on a smooth road, songs which play perfectly off the unit under other conditions skip and pop too often to make listening to music with it an enjoyable experience.The button layout isn't terribly ackward, but the subtlties of using this CD player make it a poor device. MP3 files with names longer than 32 characters are completely ignored, directory names are ignored, and the search function is extremely poor.
I got this monitor as a baby shower gift and I couldn't be more happy with it. No matter where i am in the house, or outside, i can hear my baby girl crystal clear. I also love the built in night light, so when i go in to check on her i don't have to turn on the lights. This product is great, and i'm so glad i didn't have to spend a ton of money for the best!
The bundled drivers and software version that I've got with the card (ver 1.04) do not support win 2000. The upgrades at Pinnacle site's (that do support win 2000) cannot be installed if the old drivers are not installed - a littl bit catchy, isn't it? I am trying for weeks to get an answer from Pinnacle support, but nothing, not even a small answer.
it was the the right size and sturdy gets the job done. i noticed it has better connectivity than my other Ethernet cable. So very happy with it.
This is a solid, good sounding portable. Reminds me of the quality of years gone by. It tunes well and very selective once you lock on the station. One thing I noticed was the weight. It has a heavy feel to it for a small radio which tells me it is built well. I'm an old electronics technician and good components and transformers just weigh more. I seriously doubt you can buy a better radio for the price.
I have had about 10 DVD Players in the past 3 years and this one is the keeper. It plays just about every format known, has a USB port for thumb drive/external hard drive play, Near HD upconversion, and at an incredible price. A must for anyone who plays many different formats or just wants a quality player.
I originally bought theLogitech Wireless Music System for PCto stream the music from my computer to elsewhere in my house, but it didn't allow me to browse my music, so I bought the WMLS11B because it does allow browsing. It took me around an hour to research and get this thing fully set up, so be ready to take some time to get this thing running.First off, DO NOT use the software that comes with this unit. You can find all the information you need about how to set up the unit, where to get the latest firmware, what music server software to use instead of the generic Linksys junk, etc. at the Yahoo group called WMLS11B ( http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/wmls11b/ ). You'll have to join the group before you can browse it. First off, go to the "Files" section of the group and use the "Getting Started-New Installation Win XP.pdf" file to start the process. It should give you the information you need to set this up. Do the firmware upgrade first, then load some music server software. I personally used the Twonky Music Server (the file is "TwonkyMusicserverSetup2.9.1.exe"). It's easy to install and decently easy to use. It has lots of options and tweaks, so depending on how much time you want to spend on it, you can do lots of cool stuff. On the Twonky configuration screen, set the "contentdir" setting to the main directory where your mp3's are stored.I personally had no problems at all setting this up with the existing wireless network in our house. It's not a protected connection because we don't live near anyone, so the encryption wasn't a problem. But I took this thing in the other room, and it worked great the first time! The internet radio stations are awesome to have! There are so many of them, and they are very diverse. And the unit easily found the music from my computer and played it very well (there may have been a couple slight disruptions, nothing horrible...95% of the songs played flawlessly).As previously mentioned by another reviewer, the sound from the speakers is actually really nice. Great bass and sound, for the size of the speakers. But when I hooked it up to our full-sized amp/sound board/speakers, it didn't sound very good. It may have been the quality of the mp3 file, but all of my mp3's should be 128 kbps. But through the unit's speakers, it actually sounded great.I also noticed that the unit finds songs from my computer alphabetically rather than by Track number. I'm not sure if I can change this or not, but I'd like to listen to an album in the correct order. This is probably something within the music server, but I'm just not sure yet.Overall, the WMLS11B is awesome! It's fun to be able to stream my music anywhere in the house or even outside and also to be able to play internet radio stations from all over the world! Highly recommended, especially for the price!
I use these for my digital piano, so the neighbors don't get sick of my practicing. They fit well, the adaptor fits nicely into the piano, and they give good, clear sound. Very happy with them.
Way too cheap for what they are. I didn't fully realize this until I got a player with a lot of equalization choices. Then I discovered that the changes didn't make much difference in the way the music sounded in all the various earphones I had around the house (because they didn't have enough frequency response to manipulate), except these. Everyone I've shown them to has loved them.The comfort issue someone else mentioned is real--it takes a while to build up the calluses to use them for really long periods of time, and you can't use them lying on your side. But it's worth it.
Its a good recorder. Thought the battery gets depleted very quickly. I like the FM built in. The recording quality is good but could be better in terms of noise reduction.
An FM transmitters is needed for use in cars that lack iPod connector, such as many rental cars. Most transmitters I have tried are very disappointing, the sound is either noisy or distorted. However, this unit has excellent sound with my Nano in a variety of vehicles. It is sometimes necessary to move the (fairly long) cord to a position that gives maximum signal, but this is easy to do, and not too critical. The manual tuning is very easy, and the programmable presets are useful for different areas, depending on the radio environment. I simply set a memory button on the radio to the memorized preset frequency.This is the transmitter that I recommend to my friends.
After having the opportunity of using the Andis 80020 Ionic at a Marriott, I decided to hunt it down. It is amazing. Lightweight, compact and dries my hair in no time. It folds which makes it a plus for vacation travel. I am very happy with my purchase!
I purchased this product to assist in high-speed (500-5000 fps) video. I use two of them for analyzing human running gaits. I've also used them to &#34;see&#34; a bullet leave a handgun. Worked quite well...
Like the other reviewers stated, this set is pricey, but has a fantastic picture quality. Factory setting for picture and sound is not the best, I recommend fine tuning the set for picture and sound.With the sound, the TV has a sound equalizer that on my set I adjust it to the max, and it dramatically improved the bass and treble tones.My old VHS and DVD's look fantastic too!
couldn't believe still found such a product that is not user friendly. Setup is too confusing, setting that has been saved could be lost. Wireless function is very weak and not stable, dropping connection all the time, even with 100% signal shown all the time. Not recommend install the Network Magic, it makes the network connection worst. With one desktop as central, and 4 laptops on wireless, amazingly only some could connected randomly to wireless sometimes, could never figured out what was the problem.
It is relatively small and portable.. except it is wide enough to take up 2 of many laptop, front desktop, or possibly even back desktop USB ports. My front USB ports have more space between them than most, so it works perfectly for home, but it can cause problems with not fitting when I carry it around with me. I only bought this one because I don't like wire clutter and wanted a faster reader, so that works for me. One other notable issue is the key-chain loop is located on the cap.. so you would easily lose the reader if it came off by using it... pointless.The reader is letting me transfer from my SanDisk to the computer at over 100MB/s! I didn't even realize the SD card could be read that fast. (Its specs just say 30MB/s read/write.) What is odd is I had bought a black version of this reader from Amazon when they came out that caps at 20 MB/s.. so I'm thinking that had either been a knockoff or defect. I got this to carry around, but guess I'll use this one at home and carry the old one.
This is a great case for the price. The walls are rigid enough to actually offer some amount of defense from impact. The inside is lined with a soft fabric to avoid scratching your drive (if that's really an issue to you). The compartment for the cable isn't extremely large, but plenty to house any cable for a portable hard drive.
ALthough USB is becoming more commonplace there are specific times when a RS232 adapter is required. This unit converts the smaller DB9 plug to a larger DB25. It is a straight through connection rather than the sometimes needed "null modem" attachment.
The Staechi works very well - easy interface and good sound quality. Replaces a fm transmitter that sounded lousy. Very happy with the purchase.
This has got to be the best HDTV LCD, or for that matter, the best "flat panel" TV thus far made! The picture is so "vivid" and "crisp" HD broadcasts appear to be in 3D! I've researched and looked at them all.Sony has gone the extra mile again with the XBR2 (the XBR3 has the same inner guts, but has a gloss black surround). The first thing my friends said when they saw them (yes I bought two, why deprive yourself?) was, "Wow, 3D!"There are lots of settings, more inputs than you will ever need, and they are all individually calibrated so you can switch from one to another and maintain your "customized" settings for each input; i.e. one for Cable, another for DVD, for VCR, Playstation, etc. However, the best thing about this Sony is the PICTURE! Do yourself and your loved ones a favor, spend a few extra bucks and get this SONY! They will thank you! Jeannie
When I first got this tv I was amazed at how I got such a good deal. The picture quality is excellent and the price was great. After about 3 months it started having problems. It started taking longer and longer for the tv to turn on. Now it takes about 10 to 15 min to turn on. Also after 6 months it is starting to have trouble with the ATSC/Qam tuner. HD channels are starting to go blank. I wish I could return it but now I am stuck with it.Thanks Magnavox.
I read loads of the reviews on Amazon before buying this case. Some of them were so bad that I nearly didn't buy it at all. I am extremely glad that I finally bit the bullet.The Canon S3IS fits into the case perfectly. The strap of the camera doubles up to be the strap of the case and there are poppered loops to keep the case on securely.There is not really room for spare batteries and there is no zipped pocket to store spare memory cards securely. That may be a problem for some people but doesn't really bother me. I have a larger case that does take the batters and memory cards but it is so big that it doesn't fit into even a large handbag and takes up masses of space in a rucksack so you always end up carrying it separately. This case is neat enough that it will fit into my handbag if I wish - I find that batteries and memory cards can usually be thrown into pockets or some other bag.So, in conclusion, this is probably the case for you if you are just looking for a neat case to protect your camera. If you are looking for a big padded case to carry all the extras around too, don't buy this one. You would just be disappointed.
This is a wonderful product that does exactly what you need it to do. I usually don't write reviews, but after seeing some of the negative feedback, I wanted to make sure to voice my opinion. It moves effortlessly through a powerpoint, the laser pointer is a nice touch, and although I don't use the mouse much, it does function properly. True, it is slow, but it works.If you complain about any part of it, you're probably being a little picky. For the price, you can't beat the quality of this product.
I purchased this VCR as a replacement of another JVC VCR which stopped working after the blackout last summer. This VCR only comes with a 90day labor/parts warranty - in the past VCRs came with one year for parts. I rarely use this VCR and yesterday it recorded sound but no picture. I took out the instruction sheet and it said to use a VCR head cleaner if this happens and so I did - the VCR still does not work. I have purchased many JVC products in the past but this is by far the worst product they have made in my opinion. The remote control is hard to get used to for programming recordings. I don't know what JVC was thinking when they manufactured this product - I guess they figured that no one was buying stand alone VCRs anymore so it didn't matter. I am now looking for another VCR after having thrown away $70. + tax on a piece of garbage.
A decent little piece of protection. I keep one on all my lenses at all times (In fact, I don't think I've ever taken a picture without some sort of filter on my lens). After all, it's much easier to replace a scratched filter than it is to repair a scratched lens.There are some flares and reflections if you're not careful about where the sun is in your photos. But, if you can't shed the money for a multi-coated, higher-end filter, this one is certainly good enough.
I had to shave down parts of the exterior bracket, and the bottom tube space-holder thing would not fit properly into the empty space. I ended up just winging it with zip ties and some super glue because I didn't want to buy another product that didn't fit.
I bought this to help my faders in my Rane 56 and Rane 57 mixers. I usually just use normal rubbing alcohol to clean the rails and then I used DeoxIT FaderLube F5 to keep the rails smooth. I always wondered how some of my friends mixers were always smoother until I had to send in my 56 & 57 for repair. When they returned the mixers from Rane, the fader were super smooth like some of my friends. I went to the Rane webpage and it recommended using F5 first and then F100. F100 was the difference and now my mixers are just they way I want them. The F100 container shoots out short bursts of spray which is perfect for the amount needed on the faders. Great stuff and I highly recommend this for any scratch DJ.
excellent quality. a needed unit if you have a digital camera and these kinds of batteries.
The Stroboframe part of this set works fine. Although it is a bit awkward to take a vertical picture with it attached. The button is at the bottom and have to push the shutter release with my thumb. The cord broke after the first time I used it. The plastic piece that connects it to the frame broke off. I fixed it with super glue but it broke again the next time I used it. I would recommend you spring for the pricey canon cord.
I perused markets for premium quality 8 hour video tape. At Amazon, I found one of the best, TDK systems T-160, at a surprisingly affordable price. I am pleased with the performance.
I was not looking for a backpack for school. I graduated from college 36 years ago. But I was tired of using the standard briefcase digging into my shoulder and I travel enough on business that it matters for comfort. Being an engineer I felt I had some "style" flexibility than maybe other business types but this has been a great alternative. It is much more comfortable than the standard briefcase and makes me feel a bit younger. It is very well constructed, durable material, heavy zippers. I love that it stands up when you put it down. My computer fits securely. And, it still fits under airplane seats. The only downside is that I can fit a lot more into this backpack than my briefcases (no excuse not have the right file anymore). I have been using it for about a month and several trips and have yet to figure out what I will use all the pockets for ... I expect to be using this for a long time.
You get what you pay for so don't try to over-power this box , they are single voice coils and can't handle more than an 800 watt amp. I swapped out the stock subs for Kicker CVR's and it was a good buy. Even the stock speakers in the box were decent but not what I wanted , but not a bad box for someone on a budget or just getting into b uilding a system. I would definately dial down your bass if using this box , I only used the stock speakers for a day but it sounds like they will blow easily if you overpower them , but in general a good product. I might buy another one for my wife's car. For the price you won't find a better product, just don't expect DVC Subs , they are SVC but well made. I say 2 thumbs up for the money . I would actually order 2 for that price , I wish I had.
These are the best noise cancelling headphones I have ever owned. Excellent sound quality and noise canceling ability and great volume.
On the recommendation of a relative I purchased a wireless router for home use only. The D-Link unit arrived much sooner then I expected and proved easy to install and set up. My wife has experienced no problem in it's use and is enjoying her new laptop computer and she leans how to use it. This is my first purchase from Amazon and I will diffinetely be a repaet customer. This has been a seamless purchase that has been completely satisfactory.D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router
My provider COX (San Diego) leased me this modem after my previous modem died. I've been using it for 18 months, with absolutely no problems.Ironically, my previous modem was a Motorola SB6120, the successor modem to this model. However it only lasted a few months before dying.
for powerbook g4 users like myself, it is a horrible choice.1) the lock is ment to be put on the right hand side, Powerbooks lock slots are located on the left hand side of the laptop2) the combination is a hassle to turn-even if have the skinniest fingers3) the directions a bit confussing, esp if you are trying to set up your own combination4) 4ft cord is a bit short5) its too expensive- its not worth my 29.99 at retailers6)its very difficult to open -making it a bit too secure7) if you cannot open it, it has to be taken to a locksmitha waste of money
I just purchased the Panasonic PV-L750. This is the 2000 model VHS-C camcorder. It is 2nd from the top in Panasonic's camcorder line (first being the PV-L850). My last purchase was the PV-L758 (1998 model, which was recently rendered unusable after a rainstorm).Overall picture quality is exceptionally good for VHS. I shoot with a digital video camera at work, and under the best conditions the PV-L750 looks comparable. As can be expected, when conditions are not perfect (available light, extreme backlight, strong colors, etc., the picture degrades significantly compared to digital). Ease of use is unparalleled. If you are not technical and just want to &quot;point and shoot&quot; this is the camera for you. Attach the battery and you will be shooting in seconds. Really! The manual is only needed for information about specific applications (like the still camera feature), and because it is VHS-C, you can be showing your first videotapes to your friends anytime, anywhere - no need to hook up wires!I purchased 750 without ever looking at one in real life. I assumed it was basically the same as my previous camera, but alas, there are differences. I really liked the 758 and on the 750 (and I assume the 759 - the 1999 model) they have done what all good manufacturers do: traded the features I liked most on the 758 for features I will never use. First off, my 758 had a color EVF, the 759 and 750 have a B&amp;W viewfinder. Granted, Panasonic adds a 4&quot; color LCD panel (HUGE for camcorders), but I really like both, as I don't use the LCD as much as most folks. I guess my complaint here is somewhat unfounded, as a B&amp;W viewfinder seems to be standard on all models with an LCD panel, but the feature was nice on the 758 (I guess I was spoiled).Next, they have taken some of the features that were previously accessable by buttons on the outside of the camera and made them accessable only through on screen menus. Nice, but not as useful when shooting as pressing a button. These include the security feature, negative image, and the special effects fading. Panasonic also has deleted the &quot;message&quot; feature - fine by me, as few people would ever use it anyway.Well, to make up for all this, they have given the camcorder double duty as a digital still camera. This can be very useful for sending photos to relatives and friends over the net, but realize that the best resolution is 640x480 (if you don't know what that means - the pictures will look fine to you). The photo software is very basic and hence easy to use, it offers a minimum ability to adjust the image (color, brightness etc.) and is quick and easy to set up. I e-mailed my first picture within five minutes of inserting the setup disk into the computer.Also, the non digital zoom is impressive - one of the best I've seen, but stay away from the 300x digital range. First you can't hold the camera steady and secondly, the picture is awful. I've found the digital zoom useful up to about 50x magnification before significant degradation occurs.I hope all of this helps and wasn't too negative. I love Panasonic products and this one is one of the best, but I did want to let others know some of the things I saw as drawbacks. Feel free to respond if you like, I'd be interested to hear your views.
I have found the FinePix 4800 to be a great deal for the money. I think the 4.3 Megapixel mode is useful, as for certain images, it does much to make up for the fact that JPEG compression loses image fidelity. In fact, based on my tests imaging point soures of light and sharp edges, the 4.3 megapixel mode is no worse than any other mode, provided the image is not underexposed or even the slightest bit out of focus. I think the combination of the software Fuji uses, and the fact that some detail is lost in any JPEG image contribute to this. So for that occasional shot that you might want to blow up (or that you might want to enlarge a part of later, but don't want risk missing the shot with a lower megapixel, narrow field-of-view mode), 4.3 megapixel mode has its uses.My only complaint is the shape. It is a bit akward to hold. If its length and width were inverted it would be easier.
Bought this as a gift for my nephews....the love it! Makes me the favorite aunt so I too love it!
I used this for my '05 Camry. It is easy to install. Here is a good tutorial on how to do it: [...]Overall easy to install and works perfectly with my new head unit.
My iPod definitely lived up to the hype. I love it. I thought watching videos on it would be foolish because of the small screen, but the truth is the video is crystal clear and I had no problems whatsoever watching TV shows like "Lost," "Desperate Housewives," or "30 Rock" on it.
Bought them on amazon. Price was amazing. Installed them as my rear surround speakers. Works beautifully.
This was a gift for my son for Christmas and he loves them. He says the sound is awesome and he is enjoying them tremendously.
Cd's tend to skip frequently, I bought this earlier this year, and just died on me. Not sturdy at all, it's made of cheap plastic, and the earphones fall apart easily. Load times for MP3's are awfully slow too.
The headphones are very comfortable while working out. However, when the rubber on the connector of the 1/8" stereo jack touches anything, the sound comes in and out, or sounds metallic. If I touch the connector again, the sound may come back, but it usually takes a few tries. That is until I bump the connector again.I would like to see the connector's durability enhanced.
I purchased these binoculars based on the posted reviews. Upon receiving and trying them out, the first impression is:Pros:compact, lightweight, pouch with belt loop, good short range abilityCons:Cheap look and feel, eye cup covers come off easily and will get lost sooner or later, neck strap is flimsy and on the short side, eye interval is rather narrow and if your eyes are wide apart like mine, you can't increase the inverval enough to accommodate both eyes at the same time
1/4 the price of Best Buy or Wal-Mart cables. Had them a couple weeks, so far they work fine. I'm not a videophile but for me, they do what they are made to do.
I bought this product and it is the such a big ripoff.$99 per year for email? $22 for ink cartridges? Good thing grandma has Mediacare and Social security....too bad taxpayers pay for them.HP should be ashamed for marketing this to elderly people....it is such a rip off.Ink jet printers are the biggest rip off in the IT industry....$22 for 10ml of liquid. That works out to $8000 per gallon. If HP had an ounce of ethics, they would release a laser printer version of this service (laser printers are usually much more cost-effective compared to ink jet printers).
Bought this and the 5 meter cable, but we did not get any measurable increase in signal strength or range over the stock antenna. Could be just our configuration. The antenna is well made and comes with heavy-duty mounting parts.
Creative Inspire T3030 2.1 Speaker System ( 51MF0315AA002 )The overall product quality is excellent. The included remote makes volume and bass level adjustment very handy, important when you have multiple users with differing preferences.The length of the speaker wires allow for easy placement with good separation. This is a great value for a reasonable price.
I bought and used the pen for a while just to see if I liked the system. It does work as advertised, but it is too slow to really be of any use. A better choice would be to save the money and spend it on omnipage. I priced things after using the pen and realized that I could buy a better scanner 9x12" with omnipage for under $90. Even the lite version that came with the scanner is better then the pen. I was able to resell the pen to someone else since I had no use for it.
I purchased this laptop over a year ago and I am still very pleased with it overall. I bought it from Best Buy and paid for the service plan. Since then I had to take it back once for repairs. I highly recommend if you purchase this or any other laptop, you buy some sort of repair plan. Laptop parts are costly.I really like the compact design. I like to travel and have taken this laptop everywhere with little or no problems. It only weighs about 4 lbs so I can move in and out of the airport terminals with no problems. I also like the carbon-fiber case. It is very durable and cannot be scratched. They keyboard size is great. It also comes with a Webcam and microphone which is great for video conferencing. Some other features include a fingerprint scanner, SD memory card reader, and Bluetooth enabled. My favorite feature is the switch that lets you toggle between stamina and speed. The only downside is the cost. It is pricer than many laptops on the market.
I didn't used to plug and unplug cables often but for the last 2 and a half months I needed to carry my laptop daily. Not this cable is experiencing issues. Sometimes the cords connection breaks. I only unplug the cable, I don't even move it more than an inch. Funny thing is the part that holds on to my laptop is fine it's just somewhere on this cord, there is a point where the connection breaks. Not often though. If you need an internet cable thats 10 ft long don't even think twice and buy this.
Over the years, I have purchased many Sony products with great success. This unit is the exception. The DVD portion failed within 30 days. Sony's policy is to send you a rebuilt unit and charge you $30.00. Unacceptable for a brand new unit. AVOID THIS SONY DVD COMBO PLAYER.J.L.
The TomTom One works perfectly as advertised. Car navigation is a snap with the TomTom One. The user interface is simple to use and has lots of useful features.
bought to improve picture on ps2. Cable died after a month and produced a black and white picture. Lame. It was cheap thanks to amazon so not a big loss.
I stated in an earlier review that this keyboard had flawed software. This turned out to be incorrect; the problem was a flawed keyboard! I don't know why a $50 keyboard &quot;broke&quot; since I've never seen this happen w/any other keyboard (nearly all of them cheap), but to Microsoft's credit they sent me a new keyboard with little hassle after they troubleshot the problem out on the usenet. The keys are comfortable and pleasant to type.
5 stars for installation, ease of use, you cannot go wrong. Also buy Linksys BEFCMU10 Ethernet Cable Modem to go with it. Our speed and connection reliability improved greatly.
I've purchased 2 of the 50 foot cables for 2 installs now and find these to be of great quality. The cable is very thick and well constructed. In one installation it was used to go from a ceiling mounted conference room HD projector down to a podium and in the other application I used it to go from my den where my HTPC is kept to the living room where it is viewed (with an HDMI splitter on both installs). They worked perfectly allowing my primary display to be in 2 places at the same time.The only disadvantage is that my monitor on DVI is 1920x1200 but drops to 1920x1080 to conform with the HD video standard when using HDMI video in. This is probably why the 1920x1200 resolution is not as common any more since you get black bars when feeding it an HDMI link. When running complex applications such as video editors those extra pixels are of value but that has nothing to do with this cable. The cable far exceeds my expectations for its price and has performed well for 6 months now.Note when installing the cable it is stiff and needs a good bending radius to go up into walls, etc.
I purchased the "extreme III" SD card to use with my new 12MP digitalcamcorder/camera that accepts up to a 2GB SD card, and let me tell you my friend how easy, quick, and beautiful is the quality of the pictures and movies I get. I am able to video tape using my digital camera, storing the movie into this SD card as if it were one of those mini video tapes. then I take the SD card out of the slot inject it into my computer which has a NERO dvd burner and convert that movie/video I just recorded of my family clowning around or my daughter playing, and burn it onto a DVD and put it in my dvd player.. this SD card is great!
Just purchased this Panny and it's absolutely awesome. Would reccommend to anyone interested in getting this TV.
This is my second pair of headphones. I like the twist to fit feature. Often I will be listening while being active and I never worry about the headphones coming loose. The volume control is also handy when I need to interrupt what I am doing to listen and talk with someone else. The music quality is good but I have heard better. However for the price this is a good deal all around.
I purchased this as an extension form my iMac's keyboard, since the attached cable is way too short. I hooked it up and nothing... Neither the keyboard or the mouse would function. I know it's only USB 1.1 speeds, but that shouldn't be a problem for a keyboard/mouse combo. So if you're looking to pick one of these up, make sure it's compatible with the hardware you are using.
I live in Turkey and bought this over internet to help my 6 year old grandson learn english. I had it mailed to my brothers in Montana and they posted to me in turkey at Phillis Asiata PK 264 Manavgat/Antalya 07600 Turkey. We receive the CD-ROM very helpful for me in refreshing English grammer&writing to teach my grandson, but I was very disappointed that there was no interaction for the child, only a video. On the case it says Features and Benefits Various levels of difficulty motivates, stimulates, and challenges your students; Also, practice tests and activities to reinforce and assess comprehension; and also it says print tests sheets to monitor your students progress; Please tell me what I am missing or not understanding??? The box says Audiobook included.What audiobook. Also if I need to purchase something else can I have it shipped to me here in turkey or do I have to do as before and have it sent to my family in USA and re-sent to me here in Turkey. Thank-you Phillis Asiata email address (turkishbabe4u@hotmail.com)
I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my son, an amature photographer. He said it is working great and is very pleased with it.
I have comcast highspeed internet and digital cable. I wanted to use my PC as a PVR so I ran a 9 ft coax cable to my PC. I couldn't get a signal with the SageTV software but it works with WinTV that comes with my tuner card. So I thought this booster will help - it didn't. I'm still not able to detect signal in SageTV.
I have been using this camera for about 6 months and think it's great! I use it for the purpose of transferring the pics to CD and then putting them into Kmart for development and the print quality on Kodak paper is fantastic. The photos I'm getting are great. The biggest downside to this camera is the inability to take multiple pictures close together. it allows you to take 2 or 3 then pauses for several seconds, sometimes over 15 therefore missing the "Kodak Moment" LOL. It does have a Burst mode for doing just this but it's useless coz the Burst mode cannot be used with the Flash so of course the photos dont come out if inside. All round though this is a great little cam. I've heard of people complaining about it, but they are more high-end users, if you are just the little famliy guy wanting to take pics of everyday things and not a real technohead then this cam will do you just fine! Some of the photos I've taken are absolutely fantastic.
Fast shipping. Good product. Worked right after I put the batteries in. Would buy through again.
These headphones might be good if you use them at home, but I wanted to use them in my mp3 player and for some reason the player kept stopping. Usually that means that the headphones had come unplugged, but they were not coming unplugged so I guess the connection is just not very good. Too bad because they were super light and comfortable, but I am back to my old headphones that don't have this problem.Like I said, probably a good deal if you just use them at home.
I agree with (almost) all of the positive statements you will read from other reviewers; it's a great product for $99. But I have two complaints - warnings - for future purchasers:1. The earbuds provided simply do not stay in my ear -especially during exercise (my primary reason for buying the product). A solution that worked for me are EarJams made by Griffin Technology and sold by TigerDirect via Amazon for about $11. I have also used and recommend 'The Plug' earbuds by Koss. You can buy at Amazon for about $13. Also check out the 'Sparkplug' earbuds by Koss. Looks like it comes with a white cord and costs about $13 too.2. Could not get the Shuffle to work with the front USB ports on my Dell computer. Works fine with a rear USB port - but not as convenient. Ideal solution would be to buy the Apple Dock Connector - but feel it is overpriced at $30. For about $6 you can get a white 6' USB2 extension that will do the job for you (check out Eforcity.com).
Have used on various computers and it always works. This includes work computers that tend to not work with other flash drives.
I purchased this product after an exhaustive search four months ago and am very frustrated. Some days, it plays DVDs without any trouble. On days like today, it has major audio glitches which make DVDs unwatchable. I'll hear a high-pitched whine, tinny/muted sound, or absolutely no sound at all. This does not seem to affect its ability to play VHS tapes. I haven't even tried to record yet, since I don't want to waste recordable DVDs and find out there is no sound on those, either. I'm now faced with the prospect of repairing a very new product, which I will have to pay a lot to ship since there is no repair facility in my area. Is this one just a lemon? I know I wouldn't buy it again if given the chance.
This camera is awesome & well worth the fortune I paid for it. Since I have not used all the features yet, and I have not found anything about the camera that I don't like I'll list the features I have used.1. SIZE - this camera is the perfect size for both front jeans pockets and back pockets. The small size could be a drawback for those with large hands or arthritis, but as I have standard size female hands the small size does not affect my use of the camera (my brother also owns this camera and does not have any problems with size).2. QUALITY OF PICTURES - the overall quality of my pictures has been really good. The camera has a flashing orange light which flashes after the shutter is pressed and before it closes if the camera was not held relatively steady while the shutter was pressed. While using the action mode, all my pictures have been clear. I have not experienced any of the weird purple shadows that other reviews mention.3. USE - this camera is very easy to use. Basically point and shoot. Changing between modes is easy once you figure it out (reading the manual is a good idea).4. DOWNLOADING - once pictures are on the camera, it is very easy to download them to the computer (install the software first) just plug-in and follow the steps.5. BATTERY - I have not used this camera for extended periods of time, but for just plain old regular use the battery works great.I really love my SD300. I researched cameras for weeks before deciding on it, and it was the obvious choice (except for the price, but it is well worth it). I highly recommend this camera to anyone wanting a good point-and-shoot digital camera that is easily portable and simple to use.
I purchased two from this seller and I think that the players are great for kids and adults. It includes an fm radio already inside. I highly recommend this player for kids and adults in these economic times. The seller should consider sending the product to PO Boxes.
bought this set of speakers about 2 years ago and up to date it has never disappointed me.incredible value.size of the speakers are very small.but don't be fooled!!they will sound exceptionally well for their size.nice crispy highs,good mids and a thumpy(but not very low)bass-thats the summary for this system.they wont get very loud still enough to fill a small to medium sized room with excellent sound.great!!!!!
I am a network engineer, and I've included a long saga to compare this router with other brands that I have just tried to install. The short review: 5 stars - great router. You can be up in minutes and speed, coverage, reliability are great.I had a Linksys 802.11b router and notebook card that worked fine, but the coverage and speed were slow around the house. My wife wanted wireless in her laptop. I didn't use my laptop for the internet much, so I decided to give it to her. The installation crashed her Dell Latitude D600. So, I came on to Amazon and bought the top of the line Linksys 802.11n SRX400 router and card - not cheap. I also just bought a MacBook Pro, so I thought a better router would be in order. The Mac connected initially. My old laptop with the 802.11b connected (but said it was disconnected). The SRX400 card I bought with it kept going dead in two laptops. I exchanged the router. Same problem. I returned them. Then, I got a Netgear Extreme...also expensive. After much struggle, I got it up and running for a few weeks. Then, the router kept rebooting itself. NetGear support couldn't help (sounded like they were on cell phones - terrible). I returned it. Then, I talked to a guy at Best Buy. Went with the Linksys 54g SRX200. Same problems with the SRX400. I have set up many Linksys routers, so I have no clue what is up with these new ones. I called support. They couldn't help. They then told me no level II technicians were available, and they would call me back. They didn't. I took it back.I bought the Belkin G router and was up in minutes (the way it should be). All the computers connected without a hitch. Got security set up just like that. What's more, my coverage is just as good as it was with the MIMO and SRX...and other range boosting/speed boosting technology. I don't notice much difference in speed. Bottom line, this router is perfect for most anybody to use at home or work, and it is incredibly easy to use and reliable. Although I didn't need to use Belkin support, they have a huge CALL US and an 800 number right on the front of the box.Thumbs way up for Belkin...and less expensive.
This printer has great print quality, I must admit. Also does okay with going a while before a new cartridge is needed. However, about every 7 or 8 print jobs it will feed multiple pages. It jams so badly that the cartridge has to be removed and I've actually torn the stuck paper trying to get it out, working a piece at a time. Not good for the printer, or for all the paper I've had to throw away! My coworker has the same printer and the same problem, so I don't think it's a defect.
I have never written a review before but felt I needed to this time. A worker of mine told me about thisvacuum to replace the 6 cans of air a week we were going through at 6 dollars a can. I ordered it immeadietlyand feel it was worth every cent.We leave it plugged in at the front door and every computer that comes in is taken outside and blown out with theData Vac. It's great on laptop fans, keyboards, computers, and amazingly enough, for cleaning too.I would buy this again in a minute but it's never broken down or overheated. The way we use it, we would know if there is aheating issue. I also love that you can just plug the suction tube into the other end and you can vacuum too.Great product!
I'm not going to bore you with endless amounts of technical data on the Samsung LN-T4665F... though I could... it would simply be redundant because there's plenty of it out there. For us regular folks who are simply building up to a full blown, media center PC control, HDMI home theater solution, this info is all you need to know to understand why this is THE LCD for you.Simplicity: The back panel is clearly laid out and fairly easy to access. Picture quality: We are currently going direct cable from house to VCR to TV and the major and cable networks that are already delivering HD signals are stunning. Even at 46 inches the SD sources are more than adequate from 8-10 feet back. The only other source we have hooked up at this time is our SD Sony(Progressive Scan)DVD player. It is hooked up with the S-Video cable and simple Left and Right audio. Again... stunning image, nice sound. The TV audio out is fed to the Sony HT AV amplifier, so it is not true Dolby surround sound, but still impressive.So.. you can read the massive amounts of technical praise and hyperbole that exists all over the web on these sets, or you can take it from a simple regular film/TV audio engineer who is simply blown away with the set long before it has been pushed to it's limits.
Very nice binocular. Bought them for my husband as a Christmas gift. I'm sure we'll enjoy them when we're boating
Had a reasonably good sound for the price (I found it on clearance at Target) so I decided to buy it, despite having read the numerous negative reviews on Amazon. As described in other reviews, the unit would crash randomly after a few months of owning it and eventually stopped powering on. Philips built the unit so the speakers would ONLY work with this receiver, so now I'm out a receiver, 5 speakers and a subwoofer. I've decided to spend an extra $150 on an Onkyo receiver and a Yahama speaker set rather than give more money to a company that produces complete junk. Extremely disappointed with Philips - never again!
Searched for quite some time to find a decent speaker at a decent price. These speakers were exceptionally inexpensive and are fabulous speakers. We purchased the surround sound, 6" speakers and these 8" speakers and our basement family room now just rocks. The radio even sounds clear and crisp. We've watched several movies and have been able to direct the sound to where we are sitting. They install in just minutes and have a clean look on the ceiling. Would not hesitate to purchase these speakers.
I have been using this cooling pad for probably two years. It has worked well with a variety of notebook sizes. While it works best with a 15.4 inch notebook it works well with my 14.1 and currently my 17 inch notebook.If I'm running off of the notebook battery I tend not to use the pad fan. Even without the fan it works well on allowing heat to disperse. The fan when running is fairly quiet.Unlike other cooling pads I have used this one is fairly stable and picks up easily if I move the laptop
Well, I've used the Rhinoskin Aluminum cases for my PDAs before, with good experiences. There is one problem with them, I've discovered. The plastic clip that holds the case to your belt buckle is attached to the aluminum case with a small metal screw. (If you own one, you know what I mean).The problem is, that even if you tighten the screw really tight, it will eventually come loose and the aluminum case will fall off of the clip, usually while you are walking. What I've learned in the past with the rhinoskin cases is that I must superglue the screw into place to avoid any problems.Unfortunately, I didn't have any superglue at home when I bought this latest case and I started using the case anyway. When I was going down the stairs in my office building the case popped off the clip - and you know how some staircases have a central void that leads all the way to the basement? Well my PDA case bounced into the void and all the way to the basement. I was on the 10th floor. Suffice it to say, the results weren't pretty. There were Palm TX guts splattered all over the basement level of the staircase. The case itself, though fared pretty well and if not for the plastic PDA clip inside of it shattering, it might almost be re-usable. I gathered up my PDA parts and we gave my PDA a touching funeral back in my office.So lesson learned is - SUPERGLUE THE SCREW!!!!
It is doing what I wanted it to do. I have not had a chance to work with it very much but tried to enter my Address Book and didn't have any suscess. I will have to study it or ask some questions later.
As other reviews stated wiring is far below 8 gauge size, connectors are sub quality, ground wire is closer to 14 gauge.all in all a garbage kit, better off getting a kit from Walmart. The rca cables were decent and plenty long enough for installation in an 06 mega cab dodge.
Product was as described and advertise arrive on time or within the promise arrival time , totally satisfied with my purchase , Price was good
The functionality is great. Shows you exactly how many satellites you're locked into. You need atleast 4 for a 3-d signal. Easy 1-touch switch over between map modes, shows ETA and other trip information.Only problem is that its hard to manipulate while driving if your typing in your friends name on the PDA.Also, cold starts seem to take forever but I don't think its ever gone over 2-3 mins. Most of the time it takes about 20-30sec.
I have used these Verbatim brand 16X disks in both my DMR-EH50S Panasonic DVD Recorder (recording content from the television to its hard drive and then after editing the content, burning it to DVD media) as well as my pc computer's NEC ND-3500AG 16X DVD burner and all I can say is how pleased I have been.These burn very very fast at 16X and I have not had any failures using them -- absolutely no errors so far!I have used other popular brands of 16X speed DVD media including Taiyo Yuden, Philips, Maxell, Memorex, TDK and while those also have burned very dependably (with a few exceptions) there is one capability I have noticed that the Verbatim brand possesses that those other brands do not. And that is I can squeeze more video and file content onto these Verbatim disks whereas with those other brands I cannot! There is a little more storage space on these! That has made a difference at critical moments in which I needed to fit those extra few megabytes onto the same disk.I am on my third 25 disk spindle and undoubtedly will opt for the 100 disk spindle when the time comes to replenish my supply.I have decided that I won't use any of those other brands until either the manufacturing quality of these changes for the worse or they stop making them altogether -- I hope neither happens.Anyway, these are as near to perfection for burning video and files onto as I have been able to find and I recommend them to you heartily!
Hard to find in box store - arrived ahead of schedule in perfect condition....good for another year...price reasonable - grateful to be able to continue using an old printer.
First, Amazon offers a great price because of the rebate. Second, this computer is the BEST computer I have ever owned. I switched from Windows computers to this IMAC G5, and I will never own another Windows computer again. Talk about FAST, reliable, and did I mention that the computer monitor is GIGANTIC? The clarity of the monitor is unreal, and it's not heavy at all. I can't believe the entire computer's guts are inside the monitor. Talk about convenient. You will NOT be dissappointed in this computer OR from ordering from Amazon.com. They shipped quickly, item arrived in perfect condition, and what a great rebate offer.
I purchased these speakers today and hooked them up. I clicked on my iTunes, and then Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher". The sound quality was crap! All of the treble came from the satellite speakers while all of the bass came out of the woofer. Cymbals sound like one long sssssssssssssssssssssssssss. David Lee Roth had no bass in his voice.Next I tested the speakers with a little Placebo. It was aweful!!! These speakers are going back to "place of purchase".
This is an excellent laptop bag and I am extremely pleased with it. I am a college student and use the bag to carry books as well as my laptop, power cord, pens, mouse, and a small moleskine notebook. I have a 14.1-inch widescreen Lenovo (IBM) T61 with an extended battery (12 cell) and the bag holds it nicely, even with the extra sleeve that I put in there for extra protection. The sleeve probably is not even necessary, but if you decide to include it the bag has no problems with it.The fabric is high quality and withstands light rain and impact. There has been some wear on both the corners and the strap from where they rub together, but it does not impair the functionality at all. The strap is adjustable and has not given me any problems.The only other issues that I can foresee is that if you put too much stuff in the front pockets the bag can tip in that direction. The rubberized feet on the bottom help correct it, but sometimes it tips over. Also, if you put too many books in the back gusset, it will expand outward only so far. Eventually it will start expanding into the middle gusset, which holds the laptop, and can put pressure on the laptop screen (though that is a danger with any bag that holds both books and a laptop).Overall I have been very pleased with this bag and would buy it again in a heartbeat. I always prefer to use this bag over my laptop-backpack, and bring it to class, to work, and when traveling. I feel comfortable biking with this bag when I bike to class and work. I highly recommend this bag.
This thing for stay shut at all. It has a lanyard to ear around your neck, but you could never do that. You would loose your iPod, unless you used a zip tie or something to secure it. It is made of sturdy metal and padded nicely inside. It just doesn't really serve a purpose, since it wont stay shut.
I've used this router for well over 6 years and haven't had many issues with it. I haven't experienced many dropped connections or bad performance. Because it is a 'g' router, the area coverage isn't as great as an 'n'. Also, it's an older model so it doesn't have the ability to prioritize the bandwith of many connections.The only reason I'm finally upgrading routers is that my needs have changed to wireless online gaming from a direct ethernet connection. I've experienced some loss of network quality while playing multiplayer games wirelessly. It's not so bad when just one computer games wirelessly, but the router does drop the connection when 2 computers are connected to the same router for an online game.If your needs don't include wireless gaming, this router is just fine. It can stream HD, download files, and do normal online activity just fine.Also, I'm not a network admin, so I'm not so great at setting up all of the configurations for this device. I just let the default setup wizard set it up. It comes with the Linksys EasyLink Advisor (old software not supported anymore) that works fine and displays all of the devices connected to the router. You can change some router configurations from this UI.Honestly, I really hate to have to upgrade this router since it's been such a trooper over the last 6 years and it's still working just fine.
This worked well on the first generation iPhone, and is no longer necessary for the iPhone 3G.
The popcorn popper works great, especially for those who pop without using butter or oil. HOWEVER, it was a big disappointment to find out that we had to replace the insert that makes the popcorn pop on regular basis. When you add the time to clean the popper, the detergent you use and the repeating extra costs for the insert, you do just as well to purchase the microwave ready bags instead.
Perfect for sony vx1000 and looks just as good if you modify its bayonet ring to fit a sony vx2100.
This was the first set of DVD-R's that I've bought and I was alittle apprehensive at first but once the burns began, there was no longer any doubt about the quality of the DVD-R's. I haven't had any mis-burns, only ones that my burning software failed to write to which was solved by using another burning program. I burn at 4X to ensure the quality of the burn and do it for both big and small sessions, which eliminates the mis-burns from burning at higher speeds. Now I'll only buy from Verbatim unless something catastrophic occurs which I don't see happening any time soon.
What are you waiting for,first off it's $700 cheaper than in the stores.And it's an great system.NO COMPLAINTS AT ALL.Everyone that gets in the truck is in love with this deck.And when you add the ipod feature which allows you to see and control everything on your pod.SIMPLY THE TRUTH........BUY NOW.
This is a pretty good value for the price. I got this as a gift for my grandmother. I also bought a Dynex 7-inch digital frame for my mother-in-law around the same time. I thought the picture was better on the Dynex even though they were both 480 x 234 resolution. The pictures also seemed to 'fit' better on the Dynex. My kids & I liked the transitions better on the Coby though. Both were very easy to setup. If I were to choose again though, I would go with the Dynex.
I brought this camera 2006/2007 and have loved it ever since! It had the automatic mode that I used the first couple of years. Lately, I have gotten adventurous and been using the manual setting which I am loving even more! This camera is great for beginners and intermediate users. With today's newest cameras, there are a few newer bells and whistles on them, but most people will not notice the difference, especially for the price. This is a great camera that has lasted many years and is still taking awesome pictures now.
It's a great charger at a great price. I would recommend. I have only used it once since I am learning how to use the GPS.
I love this thing, it has saved me sooo much money over the past few months. Sometimes it catches the cops too early, so you are driving really slow for a mile before you see him. I hardly consider that a con.The mount that comes with it sucks, and you have to get creative on a way to get it secure...i put in one of those plastic cards for your keys along with the suction cups so that it pushes against the glass and keeps it firm.The other problem is that it doesn't catch traffic light cameras
M pentax FGZ 360 flash is able to do the same thing with out this.. not what I expected, but it dose what it advertise.
I'm not much of an audiophile, so this speaker is great for me. It is basically a set of inexpensive desktop speakers in the hassle-free confines of a 5' 1/4" bay. Also perfect for a younger child's computer, so you don't have to worry about the speakers getting knocked around. This speaker really comes in handy for backup when I take my computer somewhere and I forget my headphones. The speaker can be quite loud and is clearly heard through the front panel on my case, even at mid-range volume. The construction looks a bit cheap, but it is suprising powerful.Final Verdict: If you don't buy it expecting high-end brand quality, you won't be disappointed. At the price, it can't be beat.
The only reason I didn't purchase the scht-80 is because it wouldn't read audio CD-R's. I waited for the the scht-70 and have had it for a week, its a fantastic compact system with the same features as the scht-80 plus the ability to play CD-R's. DTS support is a bit confusing because some advertising I read says it supports DTS however in the manual it states it doesn't, and I have not had any DVD's with DTS to test it. Its not a problem as the Dolby Digital sound is amazing considering the size of the speakers. There is not much difference in the SFC (Sound Field Control) settings as a reviewer of the scht-80 found and the speakers are still hard wired but with plenty of length to get to the back of the room. Overall a terrific system that I would recommend to anyone, well done Panasonic.
if you a big sports fan this is a got is a must have..easy too use and setup.had 5-6 all in one remote and this was the easyesone too use a kid could use it.i would i would highley suggest this product...
These headphones are made out of a good quality fabric that cups around the entire ears, making them very comfortable for hours. Also, their design makes them especially comfortable for people who wear glasses. The cord is very long and the cushion for the cranium is nice. Great set, pick 'em up if you got the dough. :)
I live in an apartment building and this system works great for delivering the full, extremely detailed, bone-rattling sound effects and music from DVD's as well as audio CDs, without disturbing the entire neighborhood! I think it is a very practical system compared to its, higher-end, louder, more-than-you-really-need, bigger brothers.
cables arrived with zero packaging whatsoever. no labels or details at all. ordered 2 cables under different titles and prices but received 2 identical cables. cables were shipped in a plastic bag and inside, the cables were packaged in clear plastic zip lock bags. however, the cables seem to work so far so at least they got that right but I will never order from this seller again. gold plated connectors but is kinda loose once inserted into hdmi slot.
I bought 5 of these for my childcare center in April. The CD players in 2 are broken in June. (skipping, not reading, etc.) 2 months of use, even continuous use, is not durable enough for the price.
This is a great screen, everything from the packaging so it doesn't get damaged while shipping to installation. It looks great on the wall and is a fraction of the price of the ones at Best Buy. I didn't know if I should get the white or gray screen but I went with the gray because I have very little ambient light in the basement it's installed in and it works great, very very bright vivid image and the felt frame absorbs the light and gives you a very sharp border. Set up was very simple and the entire screen is tight leaving no wrinkles or waves. Buy this screen!
This little exension cord is quite flexible and not as thick as the 1-foot 3-prong cables. Perfect for my lamp. I needed 1.5 feet and I did not want to use a bulky 7' cord or two 1' cords.
What can I say? Kingston is a good and trustworthy company and the RAM performs as expected. Installed the new RAM into two different laptops and both now perform remarkable better. Free shipping took nearly the entire 10 business days unfortunately, but other than that I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
What's up everyone, it's your boy, Emko. This camera is a great value, 8.1MP around $100, is outstanding. The videos it takes are fantastic, easily watched on your PC or TV, and you can even take pictures or video while you watch what you're doing on the TV! Take the time to read the manual, you can make adjustments (like taking close-ups, adjusting the ISO, etc.) that will make all the difference in the world and would negate most of the problems people have with this camera. A little bit of reading and you can take pictures like the pros. Don't take my word for it, I'm just Emko, try it for yourself.
I got this combined with the 390RC2 head, and while I'm not the hugest fan of the head, this tripod is great! I've had it for a few months now and taken it to plenty of places, both indoors and outdoors, and have not had a problem yet. The screw-type locks on the extension legs are sturdy and don't seem to wear quickly (I much prefer the screw type to the flip type locks, as they are easier to adjust and stay better). The legs can lock at a few different angles for odd setups. At first I was worried that the leg angle locking mechanism would be a problem, as it only keeps the legs from sliding out, not folding in, but after several bumps and knocks, they have yet to budge. I have not found the weight of this tripod to be a problem. It's heavy enough to keep the camera steady and light enough to carry. All in all, I will be replacing the head soon, but the tripod is here to stay for a while more.
These stay on your head while running and have good sound, but the left speaker on my set has a raised moulding line in the rubber around the speaker. This moulding line rubs into my ear and gets very uncomfortable after about 10 minutes. No problem on the right ear. I dont know if it is a defect in the manufacturing or if they are all like this.
Cable received is not the cable in the photo. I received one with a much thinner cable, and end caps are not attached to the cable to prevent them from being lost. I posted a photo to this product's page.
A great device with some bugs that you have to work around.I have no USB port so use it self-contained as a recorderfor Imus in the Morning (it ends up holding about 19 hoursat 16kbs, which is fine for voice).You have to record line-in and play line-out to a goodsound system but it works fine then. The on-board microphoneis disappointing; the on-board speaker is tinny but I don't imagineit's designed for listening anyway.Some bugs:1. If the battery dies during recording, you lose not onlythat recording but every following one will not work right.Apparently some memory pointer is hosed by this event.The eventually found fix was to clear memory and thenrecord a full memory of 1.5 hrs at 192kbs. Then erase thatand you're good to go. Possibly formatting the memory fromyour USB port achieves the same fix, but I have no USB port.So don't let the batteries die during recording! A pair ofNiMH rechargeable AAA's lasts about 5 hours, so start withfresh ones accordingly. I'd rate it as a major battery eater,so rechargeables are necessary.2. The sound does not mute on recording from line-in, whichreduces battery life to about 3 hours from 5. Plug in anunattached 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to mute it.I haven't used it for music but its higher bit rates seem tobe fine.Inconveniences: It's hard to pick it up without unintentionallypushing some button or other.For dictaphone work something like the Panasonic RR-QR400 isbetter engineered and smaller, by the way, though that has lessinherent sound quality and only an hour at the high decent rate.The microphone and human engineering are better in the Panasonic.
I've had this TV for over a month now. It came within 2 weeks, delivered just fine. Worked right out of the box. HD Discovery is amazing to watch. Movies in HD are a pleasure to watch (cable stations providing HD)In alot of ways I like watching this TV more than going to the movies. The size is perfect for viewing from about 9 ft, not too big (don't have to scan back and forth) not too small. The only real problem I've had is hooking up a PC. For some reason it won't accept the laptop monitor signal. I haven't tried hooking up a desktop yet. The only other complaint I have is the connector backplanes are a little cheesy. Everything is plastic so when connecting an RCA plug, it gives a little, makes me nervous not to want to push too hard or I'll break it. But everything is great and for a great price with no tax and free shipping.
I bought this camera for my dad's birthday and he absolutely loved it. The only problem is that it eats batteries way too fast. I used it for a wedding and I went through 4 sets of batteries to take about 50 pictures. Other than that, the picture quality is excellent! My pictures came out perfect and of much higher quality than I expected. It is very easy to use, very small, and very lightweight. I can't rate the software or the usb cable that came with it because I haven't used them. Instead, I use a smartmedia usb drive to read the card. That is the easiest way to go.Other than the battery life, this is a wonderful little camera at a great price. I highly recommend it!!!
Thank you for making these extra long cassette tapes available. They're getting harder and harder to find in retail stores. TDK makes a great product, the price was right, and an official United States Government official personally delivered them to my door! What could be better?
Remember those Oxi Pads from your adolescence? Sure ya do. If you want to relive the days of yore, purchase these alcohol soaked lint-leaving wipes. As another reviewer stated, these are horrible on shiny surfaces. If you wipe any shiny plastic with these wipes, it takes forever to dry, and leaves all kinds of streaks. Some mild streaking on the LCD display as well. With some experience, you'll learn how to use these wipes (take one out, wipe, let the wipe dry a bit, wipe again) and these become useful for cleaning only the screen portion of your LCD display or (don't do it!) your precious 90 inch TV LCD set.Part of the instructions on the back states "Wipe surface to achieve a streak-free shine." - this is not very clear, leading the consumer (such as myself) to think you just wipe with these huge Oxi pads, and everything will be ok. WRONG. What they really mean, is that you darned well better follow up with a paper towel or something else immediately after use of this product to get your equipment dry, or you will have streaking! Details left out intentionally? I think so. This should have read "After wiping surface with one of these wipes, wipe surface again immediately with a paper towel or other product to achieve a streak-free shine."Nit-picky, but the "thread through small opening in lid" instructions is also great in theory, but in practice you'll find out that the towelettes don't pull through the little opening once you thread them through. Not with ease, anyways."#1 Rated Brand" is on the front of the can. I think they mean they get one out of five stars. This product does not work as advertised.
Works fine for me. The tips aren't as sturdy as I'd like, I had to replace mine after a few months but they're relatively inexpensive to replace. Overall, works fine for what I need it to do.
This printer is a gem for professionals and amateurs alike! The ink is a bit expensive (Around $9.95 for each of the seven cartridges) and seems to run out fast, but you can't beat the quality of the prints. A MUST HAVE!
People looking at this item probably have searched for a numerous external hard drives. And also have looked at an item called "GigaVault" made by Sony. (Or at least heard about)1. This device does not have a AC Adapter because it does not need one. It's amazing how the unit is able to get enough power from USB while having a 40 GB hard drive.2. It's compact and stylish design makes easy to carry around. The size is smaller than adults' palm.3. Sony "GigaVault" is battery powered with same capacity and speed, but it is about 100 dollars more. That's ridiculous. This drive is powerful enough, that it does not need a external power.The price might be a little steep comparing to other hard drives. But in the long term, you will say it was smart investment.
This is the most useless product I have ever bought! Why in the world would anyone want a firewire port if it attaches to another firewire port. I needed something that attaches to a USB port since that's all we have on our computers! Why don't they make something like that?
Package had been opened and handled before being shipped..was not in the cleanest of conditions...made me wish I had purchased from a different provider.
I bought this Toshiba laptop for my daughter to use at college. During the 1st semester it had a problem but was repaired by techs that the college provided. Then 3 months past the waranty the hard drive goes bad. This has been a problematic computer and I will not buy another Toshiba.
great cord but i never ended up using it. I had to throw it away when i moved. So i knocked off a star because of that.
This is a good DVD player. It has everything you want (even comes with DTS) at a price you can't beat. I'm sooo glad I bought this player. It's easy to set up and easy to use. A great first DVD player for anyone who is thinking of getting a DVD player. It's a great bargin. I wouldn't use it on my HDTV, home theater, but if you just want something simple that looks great, this is the one. Haven't had any problems with it, what can I say I love it. It was cool.Big Truck
I was very pleased with the product and the feedback from Customer Service. The remote came with no instructions from Nikon, but the seller was very responsive and honest in their reply.
I bought this DVD player because I like the JVC brand. I am in no way an Electronics expert but I do alot of research before I buy. This DVD was about everything I needed. i wanted a CD/MP3 player, so I didn't have to get a CD player. It also has progressive scran which seemed great but I have an HDTV and it hasn't seemed to work. The DVD player is inputted to the Component of the TV but the DVD never recognizes it, so the player never uses the progressive scan mode. That's pretty much my only gripe with the player. The MP3 player doesn't have a random option but I can deal with that. I don't know if the progressive scan doesn't work on every player but I couldn't seem to get this one to work.
I myself have been using memorex discs for a while now, and have never had any negative experiences with them. I highly reccomend them.
I saw a lot of reviews about the background audio noise. I thought people may be too picky, and then bought one myself. How stupid I am. Now I have to return it immediately and pay the shipping fee. I don't want to punish my ears when watching the playback.
I was a little skeptical at first, mainly because of the price. I have used this lens a number of times and I am slowly falling in love with it. I use a tripod with it for balance when I can. The photos are great. I enjoy it very much. It is a little heavy but not bad at all. Get it and be surprised as was I. It is amazing just how far you can go with this lens.
I have a D40 which I like too.The D80 is just plain wonderful. Not much more to say.
Good cables for great price. Works with any hdmi product no problem! You should stock up on them because you never know when you will need them! And there Sooo cheap
I purchased these headphones a month or so ago. I had been using some Phillips sport headphones I purchased 10 years ago, and the foam stuff came off, and I wanted to upgrade. Oh my, what an upgrade it was! The firs time I put these headphones on, I could immediately tell the difference between these and my old ones. The only thing I don't like, is the fact that the bag they come with is not big enough to get the headphones in easily. If you are looking to buy a set of headphones that are guaranteed to last you a life time, these are the ticket.
I've only had the `Shark' for a few hours but already I consider it to be one of the best, inexpensive, investments I've ever made.I listen to a variety of financial radio shows through out the day, but I work for a living. Often I'll be listening to a show, they'll start talking about a topic I'm really interested in and the phone rings! Well, work comes first so I miss the entire segment....it'll be nice to know I have my computer at home recording the whole show so I can always go back to it. Better yet, I'm considering getting another one for work...if I'm listening to a show and I get interrupted I can simply pause it...kind of like TiVo (and you can fast forward through the commercials).I almost didn't buy this, based on some of the negative comments about reception...I get better reception with this than I do on the radio I have at work...and I have control!If you listen to talk radio, give it a try; the first time you're able to go back to a program and listen to it, you'll consider the Shark worth every penny!
This great product allows me to listen to my music anywhere, and now with the nike chip, it helps me with my workouts too!!
This is a very good product. Over all I am very satisfied with the look and and construction. Install was not hard but it is easy to scratch the "wood" planks.
It is an appealing printer as it is priced less than $90, but it is not worth the money if you plan on printing out documents. The constant paper jams and paper curling make this printer unusable. I purchased a Dell Laser Printer 1700 for my office that works well and is under $200. I do not recommend this printer and believe it is worth a little extra money for another option.
Very nice - EXCEPT there's no place to include a written description on the contents of the binder.
great picture and colors for a good price but has one bad pixel. Maybe this is my luck.
I purchased for my work computer. Look good, sound good and perfect for CD's and online video.
Put simply, Tivo transcends mere description of how it impacts your life. By analogy, not having Tivo is like not having plumbing or electricity in your house. It revolutionizes how you watch television infinitely for the better. Now you can pause West Wing to go to the bathroom, rewind it to listen again to the complicated dialogue you didn't catch the first time. One even discovers new shows or old favorites - programs that come on at inconvenient times - and saves them for later use. Anyway, Tivo's features are well-known. But trust other Tivo enthusiasts when we say that it is transforming and wonderful. You, too, will become a member of the Tivo cult.
My second tripod, I purchased this after buying my Canon Vixia HV-30 and realizing that It didnt have a LANC port, so I didnt need an expensive tripod with handle controls. The head on this is amazing, allowing for incredible pans. The head is extremely fluid with easy control levers. Its heavy enough to be sturdy, yet light enough to cary around no problem. It also comes with its own carrying case which is really convenient. The reasons I give it four stars: The head plate comes off easy, but when putting it back on the lever has come back and jammed into my fingers numerous times. One of the other main reasons I purchased this tripod was that I do a lot of night time photography, and this tripod allows for vertical shots. Having my heavier camera on there tilted all the way forward to do a vertical shot felt very unstable.Other than that, all around great tripod.
Worth the price for any of these. This is one class act. The ear buds are extremely loud. Sounds great on them. The downloads from the computer to the device is real fast. Easy navigation. Nice big clear manual. Comes with a good amount of accessories. Oh, and that includes an in line for recording from any audio device that has an out line jack. That's real cool. Don't give away those CDs that only have a few good song on it. Last but not least: SunTec is very honest and helpful. They also give quick response to tech emails.
It was timely delivery and service. I have only used it twice but when I did it was necessary to have, and a good addition to my tool collection for the price.
The technical support Toll Free listed on the E-mail. I always follow the instruction for using.
I have wanted a push mower for a long time but didn't want to spend the money. So I asked for one for my birthday (my husband was smart enough to also get me a spa gift card). I hate our gas mower as it blows grass into my face since the bag is slightly damaged from wear. When I used this push mower, I found its swirling blades to be melodic and hypnotic. I could mow the entire neighborhood. Also despite what I have heard regarding push mowers, this mower takes no additional effort over a gas mower. Matter of fact, it's much easier on inclines. It's so much lighter that it compensates for the lack of a power driven motor. The only hang-up is that it get's stuck on the bark that finds its way on our lawn from the border. I have to use an edger around the perimeter of the yard so I just whack down the stray blades that way. Now if there was only a manual edger ... can you imagine? Mine's the corded electric variety so that will have to do. No fumes, no noise, no heat, no grass clippings in my face or projectiles hitting my shins. They should have invented these things a long time ago! ahaha
I have using this product for past 2 months and extremely happy. Very easy setup procedure. I have used Linksys 802.11G router in past, it used to work fine but there were lot of dropped connection and i have reboot my router every 6-7 days. I wondered it may be natural until i bought this one. And believe me this has been amazing experience. Never once my Skype Phone (CIT400) has dropped connection. I still have wireless G which appears to perform at least 1.5 times faster than earlier router. I am thinking to buying 802.11N (draft) adapter to realize full potential of this router. It is highly recommended to buy this one.Cons:Lot of lights on this router which sometimes annoys.
I always wanted to buy this player when it first came out but it was too pricy then. Now at [affordable price] gave me the green light without a second thought.Wow, I am very happy with it. Great sound quality and light in weight. It was very good workmanship. Ear bud phones worked great, good sound quality. You really don't need to upgrade to another pair. The remote is full of features. It really takes sometimes to learn and remember them all!It is a great player and great value. I highly recommended.
The Garmin eTrex Legend CX, is very good. But the user's manual i need in spanish versi&oacute;n and complete. The complete version in spanish has about 73 pages and i can to download a spanish version from internet, but is a incomplete ando short spanish version, because has only 23 pages. I need a complete version in spanish lenguaje because i'm living and working in a latin american country and is neccesary that some peoples to learn all the propieties and advantajes of the equipment, but they not understand the english.I wrote at the main house of Garmin, but the attention was very poor.The equipment is very good, but the attention of the seller is very bad.
This is the best motherboard I had ever had! The SLi feature to run 2 video cards make this baby a monster for gaming experience...I currently have it with an Intel Core 2 Quad of 2.40GHz, OCZ 2 GB DDR2 PC2-6400 and a Geforce 8600GT Pcie 512MB DDR2 and It runs perfect! No instalation problems!
These speakers and the 6 inch front speakers are better than the stock speakers in my 2002 Chevy Silverado. Had to stabilize the wires after installing them to stop the crackling I was experiencing, but since doing that they have worked just fine.
I have plugged it into several audio sources and it xmits to either one of my bluetooth head phones. I wish bluetooth had a little more power.Good product; works great.
I've had this case for about 8 months now, and I've been pretty happy with it. However, it's definitely showing some wear and tear. Both the zipper handles have broken off and I've had to replace them with some pieces of string. Also, the corners are scratched up and the rubber-ish coating is starting to come off. But, this case is pretty cheap so I really can't complain.
Buyer beware:Keyboard, Mouse and Video quality - 5 starsAudio quality - 1 starIf audio quality is important, do not buy this model. The sound level is scratchy and tin-like. I tried from 2 different computers (both Red Hat 9 and Windows XP) and the result was still the same, very *poor* audio quality.I do not know why a company which manufactures and sells computer hardware would include a feature that does not work. I have come to expect this practice from software companies where it is common practice to sell a product that is broken out of the box. For some reason this is not acceptable on hardware products.In sum, I returned my unit and bought the equivalent belkin model instead. It was worth it despite being $10 more cause the audio works great on it.
Sony carrying case that is strong that you wont worry about your camera breaking. Small but yet, very sturdy.HIghly recommended.
After reading a lot of good reviews on this camera, I purchased it for Christmas '00. I have used the camera for almost 1 year and have been very happy with it. Smart Media cards are getting cheaper, so there is no reason not to upgrade to at least a 32mb card (Fuji should provide a larger capacity card!). Ni-cad batteries are also a needed upgrade. Software was easy to install and use (the reviewer that said that the software doesn't work with Windows ME is WRONG!). The LCD viewscreen is very hard to see in sunlight and it eats batteries, so don't use it much. Color reproduction is GREAT with this camera. We take tons of pictures (why not, it doesn't use anything!) and the really special ones, I print out on my HP932 color printer, works great!
This adaptor will NOT work with the Roady or Roady2 radios. There is no mention of this and I had to return it as the connection does not fit.
I've had the unit for about two months now and used it on two trips and around town some. It will get you there but not always the best way. The speakers have a lot to be desired. I would buy it again because it works good as a navigation aid. The other features are just so so.
Great picture quality. It is highly useful to buy a frame such as this one with USB port to allow transfer of pictures from computer to frame directly. remember to buy a storage chip too, at least 256 size. The software that is needed to transfer picture is a bit cumbersome to use. One might want to wait for the next generation of the software if it will ever come out. I bought this for my mom and spent the whole Christmas assembling pictures for her. I hope she likes it!later edit: my mom did like it!!! Everyone should get one for their moms.
I ordered it, I got it, I set it up and haven't turned it off since. The sound quality is better than I expected (low expectations) and setup was easy enough. Why not 5 stars? I wish it were weather proof enough that I didn't fret when I have it out next to the hot tub. I can wander around my yard with it tucked under my arm and it works great!
I always carry a back up battery in my camera bag. This one was purchased for My D300. So far this fits the bill as either the primary or back up.
I needed this small extension cord in an enclosure and it works perfectly for that job. Seems to be fairly well constructed and durable and does not heat up. Great buy.
I had the BIC VI-38's (3 way in wall and was happy. I bought a pair of the HT-8W speakers for my new room on my house to try them even though its spec.s were the same as the 38's. They blew away the 38's. I've compared the HT-8 in-wall against most of the in-wall speakers and they are the best for under $500. If you have a stereo system that allows you to differentiate speaker quality, then you will want these speakers. I'm now upgrading all of my in-walls to the HT-8W.Note, I prefer the sound quality with the grills off.
Great bag, the sling is very convenient to get your camera quickly. The quality of materials is very good, the cost is right. Only problem is the one shoulder sling design. For a whole day travel with a full bag, one of your shoulder would get sore really fast. I am looking for a full backpack design that will circumvent this problem. Considering a Fastback 250 or maybe the Primus AW.
My Amazon.com order was placed with Beach Camera. I was surprised how fast I received my order using supersaver shipping. I was looking for binoculars that I could use while wearing glasses. The Outland LX work well. Focusing wheel moves very smoothly and the image is bright and clear. I needed these to view football plays at the stadium, since I will be exposed to all types of weather the Waterproof feature was important. If I had to buy another pair of binoculars I would buy this model again. I would also like to say that I am very pleased so far with Amazon.com as my source for many of my on-line purchases.
After getting tired of aches and pains associated with keyboard use, reading lots of great reviews about this keyboard, and finally getting a deal on one here, I gave it a shot. For about a month, I used this as my primary keyboard. Then, I happily unplugged it and am hoping now to find it a new home.I could handle the sheer bulk of it, though I didn't care for it. I even got used to the fact that I often mistyped things (I use a sort of modified touch typing method where the finger closest to the key in question hits it rather than the "right" finger) because of the curved layout.What I couldn't get used to was the feeling that I needed to reach down into the keyboard (because of the length wrist rest) and pound the keys to get them to register. The space bar was especially problematic. I couldn't just "tap it". I had to whack it pretty hard, and even then it often didn't register. I ended up going from a touch typist who didn't have to look at the keyboard often to someone who had to keep staring at the keyboard to figure out where the heck some of the keys were or why I kept getting a B when I wanted an N.It may have helped shoulder and wrist pain a bit, but it caused my fingers to hurt terribly from having to hit the keys harder than I liked.Apart from those complaints, the keyboard worked as designed, required no special installation effort on Windows 7 x64, and the various little extra buttons all did what they were supposed to do.For now, I've gone back to my Logitech G15 which isn't ideal but suits me a lot more than this one did.
did exactly what i needed and perfect price...couldnt ask for anything better. i have no cons so there is nothing bad i can say about the item. each end fits snug on my input cords i am very pleased
I travel...a lot. My first pass at watching DVD movies on planes was a high-end DVD drive for my laptop (connected via PCMCIA). It was nifty, but jerky, and the sound wasn't great. My wife and father-in-law got me this unit for my birthday. I'll never watch a movie on my laptop again -- there's simply no comparison. For those of you who question the value of the Panasonic when you can buy a laptop with DVD -- you're just plain wrong. This is made for one thing only: Watching movies. And it performs that task splendidly.
These were good headphones for the price, but the low price should let you know something. I got these as my everyday, beat-em-up headphones for the gym and to throw in my backpack. They have good sound quality, actually, but they aren't that comfortable. In fact, they're pretty uncomfortable after a while. No fabric to cover the plastic earbuds isn't great, and after about 20 minutes, I have to take them out for a while because they start irritating my ears.Anyway, you get what you pay for. I don't regret buying these headphones at all, but they're certainly not 4 or 5 star headphones.tl;dr--good sound quality, poor comfort.
C-Line Cleer Adheer Laminating Film Sheets, 9 x 12 Inches, Clear, 50 per Box (65001)THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE ORDERED THIS PRODUCT. AS USUAL IT IS A WONDERFUL PRODUCT. I ORDERED IT AND RECIEVED IT THE NEXT DAY!!! I USE IT FOR EVERYTHING. PROJECTS, DOCUMENTS. I WOULD RECOMEND IT TO EVERYONE. IT IS GOOD FOR SO MANY THINGS. I WILL ORDER AGAIN AND AGAIN!!! THANKS. SUZETTE
The fan is loud on this unit. The power supply died almost immediately at the 3year mark. It was running an old p4 spec computer so i have no idea how that can stress the power supply. If you do purchase this unit register your product so you get a lifetime warranty. I wont buy this brand again because they are not reliable and have horrible customer service.
This is a great bag. It offers superior protection to my Canon Rebel XT and spare lenses. It has dividers inside that can be reconfigured to meet your needs. The outside pockets offer plenty of room for the camera manual, extra CF cards, cords, and many additional items. Since I only have the camera and two lenses I have room in this bag for my other point and shoot digital camera and my son's Fisher Price camera. We bought the bigger one in case we buy additional lenses for the Rebel. I can see, however, that if traveling by air this could get a little bulky but for the holiday trips to the relatives, etc it is perfect.
This thing sucks. I have used other BoxWave protectors and liked them, but this one for the Ipad is terrible. They advertise "bubble-free" application, but there's nothing that helpes you do that. They say guarantee "satifsfaction" but you can't return it if you've tried to apply it. The main problem is it gives the device a very jerky, skippy kind of feel...not smooth at all.
Received the wires promptly even with standard shipping. The wires are 16guage so the are more than adequate for 90% of home theater speakers. I have it setup for my 5.1 system.Good quality for cheap price. Can't beat it!
I think this is a great unit but... there is a couple of things missing for a 5 star: A belt clip to carry it around and a remote control on the headphones cable. It is really annoying to have to open each time your carrying case to fast forward a song
I have a K750i and i've been using the the bluetooth dock with the gps unit I bought from Microsoft. It works great! but it not that great with ms streets and trips when you having to turn off your laptop/computer and on again from location to location. It could also be the bluetooth recieve on my laptop? Overall, good.
This battery lasted about 10 months before holding only a 20-30 minute charge-- but so did the last Apple battery that I bought. This knockoff started out with a 6-7 hour charge, and kept that up for several months, before dropping to 2-3 hours, and then finally a half hour. I'm going to take another chance, and order another one of these. The price is right for a battery that doesn't last very long. The fit was not perfect, but after I got it in, I hardly noticed that. I'm giving it a 3, but, on the other hand, I'd give Apple's battery a two....
What more can you ask? It's a well constructed pouch for lenses and other accessories. The draw string with locking clip is very handy too. Best lens pouch on the market with enough room on sides and depth for an 18-200mm Sigma lens.
bottom line:if you have a laptop, this is for you. but if you have a PC, just bone up and get a PCI sound card. I bought this thing, but was sorely disappointed by the performance, it skipped a lot under load, even on my new sc420. i ended up returning it and going with a soundblaster live 5.1 pci sound card, it was 25 bucks, snapped into the slot, and has been nothing a joy.so yeah, if you have a laptop, this is a deal. don't forget to pick up a set of logitech x-530's, they were 40 bucks AR from amazon!
... After some browsing I was convinced to purchase this camera because of its solid technology and advanced features in a surprisingly affordable package.The highlights are: Digital technology using Hi8/Digital8 tapes, Hi-Fi Stereo, 560x digital zoom, 20x optical zoom, USB streaming, Super Nighshot, Steady Shot, built-in light, LCD screen, and the infoLithium technology.The camera includes a complete and detailed guide, a stereo A/V connection cable to hook up to your VCR or TV, a full featured wireless remote commander (with batteries), the NP-FM30 battery pack, a USB cable for video streaming to your PC, a shoulder strap, plus the AC power adaptor. It also includes a CD-ROM with Sony's USB drivers and Pixela's ImageMixer software for Macintosh Windows (including 2000 and XP).I am new to this whole digital video camera world as this is my first video camera, and I can say that after just a couple of hours of use I find myself very satisfied and excited with this new investment. The main purpose of my purchase was to use it to record family events and share the family moments using my PC. Obviously one of my first tests was the digital streaming using the USB connection.I found the digital streaming very simple to use and well documented. The only gripe is the bundled Pixela ImageMixer software. It didn't work quite as expected and I had to resort to MS MovieMaker, which incidentally works excellently with this camera. I own a PC clone with Windows XP Pro and I couldn't find any glitches or incompatibilities here. You can record your pictures using various levels of quality; in high quality mode the USB performed quite well, although not quite comparable to streaming directly to a TV or VCR. The available option of using an I-Link, IEEE 1394 cable (not included) should provide a faster data transport (100-400 Mbps) and a better streaming experience, but I am currently unable to test this feature.The camera can also be used for still pictures, with capacity for more than 550 pictures using one tape. This is a fantastic feature, plus the still pictures may be combined with your videos at the same time. Later on you can use the built-in search functionality to easily obtain and view (or transfer) your stills.Additional nice features include:* Fader effects* Digital effects such as Still, Flash, Luminance key,Trail, Slow shutter and Old-movie* Auto Exposure - these are preprogrammed modes used for different shooting conditions* Interval recording - The camcorder automatically records and standbys* Cut recording* Zooming during playback* Scene search by date, photo search* Digital video editingOverall, this is a very affordable, easy-to-use, full-featured video equipment and that is why I highly recommend it.Pros: Affordable Digital technology, ease of use, many advanced features, great documentationCons: Camera is a little heavy and big compared to recent models, poor software
I have a PC and a laptop and try to connect both cable TV and I worked, I just saw a lot of noise on the screen. not recommend it.
This laptop case has everything I wanted: plenty of space for pens, files folders, notebooks, and computer accessories, and plenty of padding to keep the computer secure. A huge bonus is that the case comes with a removable padded notebook sleeve that can be used as a carrying case when you don't need all your additional gear. The sleeve has its own handles (and attachments for the shoulder strap), so it's extremely functional as a case all on its own.The only downside is that the case is a little heavier than I'd thought I wanted, but because of the design, the weight isn't particularly noticeable when I carry the laptop case using the shoulder strap, which is comfortable, nicely padded, and doesn't slip off my shoulder. Even using the handles, which are designed better than any others I've seen, the weight isn't too much for me.Overall, I love the Kensington Contour Pro and would buy it again without hesitation.
what can one say about a card, it came well packed and on time and is now in my one camera.
I am very happy with my Zen V. I've had two other players. The first was a Creative Muvo TX FM - an ok player but the controls were too hard to use and the screen tiny. I would have put up with it but it was stolen. My next player was a Sandisk Sansa m200. I don't even know where to start when describing everything that was wrong with the Sansa - it was a complete piece of garbage and made me feel ripped off on a daily basis. Due to Sandisk's failure to fix the problems with the Sansa, I will never buy another thing from the company. Because I was reasonably happy with Creative, I went back to them for another mp3 player.The Zen V is just perfect. The size is fantastic - tiny as but it also manages to feel substantial in my hand. The screen quality is excellent. The menu system is very easy to use and the link to my laptop easy to use as well. The range of features is really amazing and well beyond other products. I have to record classes and interviews and I am very happy with the quality of recording - it's not 'professional' but is clear and certainly good enough for transcription. I have already recommended the Zen V to friends.
I gave this to my wife as a gift, and I was looking for a simple point and shoot with video features as well. I must say upfront that at the time of this writing, we haven't used the camera extensively, only for about 1 month; but, this 1 month has been awesome with the camera. Great auto-focus, super-duper screen, nice form factor. I like it! My friends are jealous :-)
HP makes quality products; there is no doubt. From their PCs to their printers to their cameras. But this camera, the 935xi, must be the best camera on the market for its price. One can be completely photography illiterate and still produce great photos. And with the optional dock and remote control, one can recharge the batteries, view photos on a TV screen, and transfer pictures from the camera to a computer. It uses affordable SD cards which make its storage capacity almost limitless. It is small enough to be ultra portable, yet large enough to fit comfortably in your hand. This camera works fantastically with both Macs and PCs. I own this along with other more expensive cameras and by far, when I need a great shot - this is the camera I take with me.
Lightening recently passed a window in my house. It got into my ethernet lines and blew out $1000's in computers and equipment. Lost was a laptop, a server, several switches, a router, and a network printer. I now have 2 of these inside the network. I will not be caught by that small chance again.The day after it happened, and after I realized exactly what had happened. One zone on my sprinkler system turned on and would not turn off. This was right below the window it passed, so the lightening hit it also shorting out that system as well.Worth the buy for the peace of mind.
Have only used the items a few times but all seem to work and the quality seems fine. Only time will tell but at this point I am completely satisfied with this product.
What a ridiculous version of a working equalizer. I wouldn't recommend this piece to anyone that has a glimpse of decent resonance in their ears...
Este equipo es innovador, de muy buena calidad, con muchas funciones como es lector de DVD y el poder ver en tu propio vehiculo con cualquier pantalla los canales de tu zona local...
This cable is exactly what we needed and it works perfectly. We use it to hook up our video camera to the TV so we can see what we are taping.
I have an older pair of these KLH AV1001B Bookshelf Speakers hooked to a relatively inexpensive receiver. I listen mostly to jazz and classical music on them and have been very pleased with their sound quality. They have good range and a very full sound at moderate volume levels. You absolutely cannot beat them for the price.
I bought this memory module to use it in my old DELL Optiplex 170L, and is working perfect. I deleted the virtual memory in order to decrease the HDD usage, and the results are simply excellent. If you need a DDR-400 memory module... buy this one!!
You can't spell dull ommen without null modem!Also, this null modem cable is sturdy. Good buy.
I love this camera. I really didn't know what kinda of camera would be good for me being that my husband & I ride quads and we needed something compact but that would also take crisp shots. This is the best camera I've ever used. I was a bit hesitant about the size because most cameras that take good quality pictures don't come that small, but this is definitely worth every penny. And Amazon has it for the lowest price anywhere online.
First of all I want to plainly say that this a great DV-Cam for a low $499!!! Don't tell me that's not a low price for such quality. I have one and use it to make skate-videos. I do a lot of skateboarding (3-4hrs/day) and this thing has it all! It is light weight, small, high quality, durable, and full of all the effects and features you could ever need. Don't pass thing up, trust me!
this memory card works great in my canon powershot SX10 IS camera there is not much more to say that the other reviews already said. I will be buying more shipped and rec on time.
We purchased this as a Christmas gift for our son, a professional photographer. We heard him talking about buying it for himself and jumped on the chance to purchase it before he could himself. We did good!... He loves the jacket/vest so much that he doesn't just use it for professional shoots, but also on days off when he's just shooting for fun. Recently he used it while traveling oversees and said the jacket worked well in all sorts of temperature conditions, especially since it converts to a vest. The fit is good, and the jacket is comfortable, it's roomy without being too baggy which allows him to layer. One plus is that it has pockets a plenty in a variety of sizes for all his needs. Time and time again he has said how much he likes the Domke Photo Jacket... Is it worth the cost? Weighing in all the attributes of the jacket and how much it gets used I would say it is well worth the cost.
I like the bag a lot, it holds all the things I have without a problem, lens, flash and camera. Very happy with the purchase
This product works as advertized. Installs just like any other powerstrip and when the device plugged into the blue outlet turns on/off, all the devices plugged into the white outlets also turn on/off. There are also a few red outlets that are always on. Great idea and well implemented.
the volume control on the remote is combined with the fast forward/ rewind buttons
If you like disappointment, not finding out the ending, characters who disappear, getting pulled into a scenario that just vanishes with no explanation, etc. then this is the book for you!After spending hours reading this trash I was furious when I got to the end. There is no end. None whatesoever. In the middle of a light conversation between two characters...BAM, the end. Ridiculous.Robin's murder is completely forgotten, the issue with Libby's maid wanting to "get what's coming to her" is forgotten, issues with the Ratliff brothers are forgotten, Allison's strange dreams are forgotten, etc. etc. etc. I could go on forever.It's as if Tartt started 20 little stories on notebook paper, never finished them, and then called them a "novel".She should be ashamed of herself. I'd be embarrassed to put my name on the cover of that monstrosity.
I bought this for my second car so I would not have to worry about taking the mounts with me each time I changed vehicles. I have a fixed mount in my Jeep on the center console (Garmin 7200 too big for windsheild area) and a bean bag mount in my Motorhome.
I got this camcorder only a few weeks ago, but I am in love! It works great and is everything it is sold as. The low Lux is great. The batteries (extra batteries) are very expensive, but are light and quick to charge. Image quality is sharp/crisp. It is just a fun little camera.
You need to be careful when buying a charger for your iPod. Many of the cheap ones on the market don't have any protection to keep your iPod from overcharging, heating up and burning out. And guess what, if you over charge and burn out your iPod, the warranty is void. This charger is a little more expensive than most but it won't overcharge. It's a very well made unit and folds flat for easy packing. I've used Monster products before and their products are a good measure of the age old adage; "You get what you pay for".
Great price, but not worth the money. We bought one as a "day use" memory card for our new camera in addition to a faster solid state card we will use for underwater photography. Good thing we had the backup! The second day of use the microdrive crapped out and could no longer be formatted. We looked around at some sites that suggested ways you could (against the warnings of the manufacturer) manually reformat in a 32k cluster size instead of the standard 4k and solve the problem. Since it won't fit in the standard compact flash slot on our notebook, it's not worth the time and effort. Save yourself the grief down the road and start out with standard compact flash cards. I'm ordering another one now.
I shoot in door events in NYC with no flash and I'm often more than 100 feet away from my subject. about 1/4 of the time I'm using the 2X converter.The 2.8 aperture and the long reach give me capabilities that most other photographers don't have.As far as I know a telephoto for a Cannon or Nikon would cost 4 times as much.It takes time to learn how to use this lens and to get the auto-focus to focus accurately in low light. There are challenges especially with the 2X adapter.This glass is why I invested in the 4/3 system and I'm glad I did.
This is a nicely designed product with a fatal flaw: with my Toshiba Port&eacute;g&eacute; it only worked in one position, and that position was the one that took the most desk real estate. If my laptop opened 180* I could have used it in the lower (more upright) position, but it doesn't, so I couldn't. I returned and bought themStand Laptop Standinstead, at about twice the price, unfortunately.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
couldn't get the sound to work via bluetooth even though my phone has the BT stereo so i have to get an adapter to just plug it in (i thought . pretty good sound for the size, perfect for a hotel room or beach when travelling. does seem to "buzz" @ the higher volumes. but over ok for the price.
I got a roll of super white savage seamless background paper to photograph products so they "float" over a white background. I've used Savage backgrounds for years as a professional photographer doing small product photography and portraiture. The paper really is super-white and provides a perfect background for normal or high-key photography.The paper itself is perfect for backgrounds. It is heavy and holds a smooth curve which is just what I want.If I need to do a 360 degree view on a turntable there is super-white under the product to provide that smooth super-white surface with just the right amount of sag where it overhangs the edges making it easy to create the illusion that the product is floating in space or siting on an unending white surface. When doing this sort of shoot I also get out my scissors and build a light tent with the paper to control reflections and assure even lighting. This is also a good technique for lighting reflective items like silverware or jewelery.When I am doing portraits I'll often use the super-white background and if I want other colors light it seperately in my studio. By puttinng gel's on the background lights I can create a plethora of colors and effects to create interesting and complementary portraits.This simple product is perfect for what it is made for and more. I've used it as a projector screen in a pinch too, and even a window shade during some renovation. I guess the possibilities are endless. :-)
First let me say that I bought my CD player at a WalMart store. Secondly I bought this because my Philips CD player didn't like CD's burned on a Teac RW-890 burner, just Philips burner and that regardless of the CD I used, Sony Music or Maxell Music. That's junk technology for you! Never had this problem with quality cassettes and tape decks! Anyway this played my home made Teac RW-890 CD's with no problems what so ever! No skipping, stopping or 'no disc' issues. If I stopped it, it picked up right where it left off and not a minute or so later like my Philips player. The only issue I had was that the car adapter didn't work well in my cassette player. It would rattle, go into seek mode and then eject BUT only in the early morning, not in the afternoon, go figure! I took care of this problem easy! I just used my Maxell car adapter I had bought earlier through Amazon, problem solved! As for the unit itself other people have complained about the buttons being the same color as the unit. I would give them that. Also the package I received came with velcro stickers so you can mount the unit on your car dashbord, fine but the it's hard to see the display because of light reflecting off the plastic covering. If they hadn't put that on there it would have been fine since the actual display is inset on the unit. Otherwise I would by another and just might!
This item arrived as advertised with no damage. The modem works great! It is nice to view the incoming caller on my computer monitor while using my computer. I would recommend this modem to anyone who would like to view incoming calls on their monitor. Also need to download phone-tray software to accomplish this function. Phone Tray is free software.
Yes this is my first camara. I love it though. I like having the little screen so I can watch the action live and on the screen to be sure I have the shot I want. I also like the small cassettes. They make it easy to carry around extra. There are many features on this thing that are nice to have for such a low price. The only thing it doesn't have is a remote, but you really don't need that either with the motion sensor on it. I chose panasonic because I have a boom box that they made and it is now 15 years old. I expect it to last even longer. Because of that I expect this camera to last longer then average with out any problems.
it's a good tv but kinda small looked biggier on the computer win i brought it but i like it
Skips/Freezes on disks. Just when you get into a movie it will freeze/skip so horribly that you cannont continue watching. We didn't discover this until after the 6 month warranty ran out and Philips' solution was for us to pay ...for them to replace it with the same defective model. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
My wireless access point is mounted high up on a wall. Although running a cat5 cable to it is easy getting power to it was a bit tougher. With this I didn't need to run power to it. In addition I now have it plugged into a UPS sitting on the floor with my router so it stays up during power blips. I would give it a 5 star rating except for that fact that it seems a little high priced.
If there is anything you should get from this review it is HDMI cables are the same, those really expensive cables deliver the same performance as these. Save some money and enjoy the show!
What my daughter liked about this mouse was the easy storage for the thumb drive that runs it on her netbook 305. It matches the brown covered one I bought for her for a Christmas gift.Great buy. Easy to use and to store.
I will keep this review short, as they are 300 behind it. I just go t this iPod mini, and I just want to tell my experience. So I was very excited when I received it, it's really slim and neatly designed. I hooked it up to my laptop, and it worked fine to get it to work with itune, and it was easy to install.But then I could not get it to work with my other computer. It is annoying, cause my music is split in between the two computers, and I cannot get it all onto the iPod. Maybe I'm just a klutz, but I haven't solved this problem yet.Anyhow, I got a few mp3's onto the thing, and right then, as I have had the device for less than 2 hours, the menu button on the click wheel froze. I could click down the menus using the select button, but I could not go back up. Once I ended up with a menu with nowhere to go, I was caught in a blind alley. You can imagine how disappointed I was. I tried to reset the device, I tried to reformat it using the iPod program, and nothing worked. I was going to send it back to apple when I ran into a message board that explained that many people had the same problem.It turns out that pressing the click wheel while putting the device on and off hold (the function that locks the click wheel so that your keys in your pocket don't change the track inadvertently) recalibrates it to a value that pretty much disables it. So I did put my iPod mini on and off hold, and MIRACLE! it seems to work again.Anyhow, it is a darn silly user interface problem, and it almost ruined my iPod experience. (oh, and the other thing is for those who don't like to read user's manual: don't look for the power cord from the device to the charger, it is the firewire cable. Not quite obvious...)Otherwise, it is a great little thing. I am so happy, it is one of the best Christmas gift I've had.
Relying on Dell customer service is a non issue with me. I fix all of my owncomputers. I have nine of them dating back to 1995 and they all work perfectly.You may ask, "are you a computer tech"? The answer is no. I am self taught andlove to tinker with things. Same thing on automobiles. I do most of my own work.I bought this laptop used in 2002 and never had any problems with it until 2008.During that time I upgraded the Bios to AO8 and upgraded to 256 mb of RAM. Iinstalled and configured a WiFi card and a DSL card and installed enough driversto recognize all sorts of USB devices such as flash drives, a huge externalHD (250 Gig) and and an external DVD ROM. This machine does everything and I amtyping this review on it. Two years ago it would not power up and then the screenfailed so I went to eBay and bought the same machine that was just a shell witha working screen for 25 dollars. Prior to this, I had taken this machine apartseveral times in 2008 to locate a short on the motherboard. I transferred all ofthe vital components to this new shell and it works perfectly. This machine iseasy to take apart and reassemble. It just takes a lot of patience. I admit, it is a bit slow but it can run some videos at tolerable speed under low resolution. I have brought this machine into the 21st century and it still works great. I, also, have a G4, Apple IBook ,1.2 Ghz, and a Dell Latitute Centrino, 1.6Ghz. I like this machine for its durable hard case and it has sentimental valueas well. It was my first laptop. I don't know why so many people are dependent onothers to help them repair things in this day and age. What would happenif there was a Third World War and you had to be self sufficient? I am stillusing the original HD, CD Rom and FD drive on this machine. The AC adaptor stillworks on this Pentium 2 laptop, running Windows 98 SE.
Works like you'd want it to. The plastics aren't as solid as the rest, but it doesn't detract from the functionality at all, and for this price it is a steal.
Quality of prints is not very good. Skin looks much better on Canon paper. The back of the paper is like sand paper. The prints don't slide and I am worried that the back of one is scratching the one below it. Like a really cheap deck of cards. The tab does not tear off very easily and leaves an ugly edge even when it does. Never buying this paper again.
I bought this all-in-one about 1 year ago and it worked for about 6 months. After 6 months there was a message that said the print cartridge was low so I replaced them both with Lexmark cartridges. About 1 month later there was a message that stated the wrong cartridges were installed. I rechecked the Lexmark web site to make sure I had the correct cartridges and I did but I replaced them again anyway. Then the error message read 'right cartridge incorrect'. Nothing I did would correct the issue so I contacted Lexmark and they offered to replace the printer at no charge. The replacement printer arrived and did not look as nice as the one I had. It was a reman printer and would not communicate with the PC. After numerous chat sessions with the the Lexmark support staff and two phone calls later (took about 3 weeks) they admitted that the replacement printer was bunk and they would replace it. So I have two X7350s that are mere paperweights and quite possibly there is a third on the way.
I bought my first one of these to protect a handheld GPS that was under the seat of my car most of the time. Texas temperature extremes can be tough on delicate electronic gear like MP3 players, cameras, cell phones, or GPS units, and this does a good job of protecting such a device from temperature extremes, dust, dirt and accidental spills.I now have several of them which I keep on items like cameras and audiophile headphones even in the house or workshop. If it's (a) valuable or (b) delicate or (c) gets exposed to temperature extremes, it gets one of these on it, now. They work great in your luggage around your camera, or in the trunk of your car.
Received my order earlier than expected, I connected the cable and everything works and the picture quality is good. I couldn't tell a difference between a direct connection between the monitor and the computer and one where this extension was used. Overall very pleased. Great value.
We bought our Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV about 1 month ago and are loving it. We don't want to leave the house now.
I use this for jogging. The sound quality is fine. Best part is the fact that I don't have to worry about them falling out as I did with numerous other headphones. Definitely worth the price.
This unit comes with very Buggy software. It doesn't work well with WinXP. It needs a version upgrade. It also could use a firmware upgrade. Neither existed at the time I purchased it. The range is also less than that of "B".I have gone back to a WUSB11 which works much better on my wife's XP machine along with a Wap54g with speed booster. Since that machine has a NIC anyway I may try a wireless G ethernet adapter instead and get better range.
I bought the keyboard a week ago. I had no problem pairing it with the computer, and the keyboard was a pleasure to use (no keystroke delays, etc.) HOWEVER, every few days, somehow the keyboard would not be discoverable from my MacBook Pro when I would start my day, causing me to troubleshoot and add it again to the list of paired devices on the computer. Just today I spent 15 minutes in the morning doing this, when I wanted to get going with the work, so I returned the keyboard to Apple and got a wired one. This is not really Apple's fault, as the keyboard is aesthetically and functionally very pleasing, but Bluetooth is just not as reliable as a physically connected device. So, if you don't mind spending time troubleshooting every now and then, get this keyboard, otherwise get the wired keyboard, which is as much of a pleasure to use.
I have a Sony camcorder that has USB and firewire connection that allows you to play back the Hi-8mm or 8mm tape and iMovie records it / imports it. I was never able to get the USB to work. The Firewire worked fine. However, I upgraded my laptop to one that no longer has firewire, and needs to connect via thunerport (or whatever apple calls it). I bought this along with a thunder port converter, and everything works perfectly.
This low cost dvd player does just about everything you could want a player to do. It will play dvd, cd, cd-r, cd-rw, vcd, svcd and mp3. How many other machines will do that for less than $100? The picture quality is great and the sound is good. It even comes with parent lock. People I know with this player love it, and people who don't have it wish they had waited and saved some money.
When a Java program tries to access the network, the card causes Windows XP to repeatedly freeze up for 20-60 seconds then let you click for about 1-2 seconds. Logging off doesn't help. Shutting down processes doesn't help. The only thing that solves the problem is to restart the entire computer.Do *not* buy this card. You will just end up buying a nice 3Com later.
I love this little scanner. I purchased it for our Library of Genealogy and Local History. We have limited space but I wanted something that would do well on pictures as well as documents and this little scanner fit the bill. My husband has an earlier version and he loved his so with our limited funds it is great. I was able to scan an old picture of our old courthouse with great clarity and detail. This old picture had some old men sitting on a bench and even they were sharp and clear. We now use the picture on the cover of our quarterly. It is very easy to use and that is important when trying to assist older folks and show them how to use something. The software that goes with it is very userfriendly as well.
The Canon Digital Camera Powershot Rebel EOS Universal Battery Charger, is an easy to use carger. It fits most digital canon cameras, as indicated in the listing. Moreover, this charger is AC/Dc, meaning, it is possible to charge to regular electricity wall plug and into the cigar plug of the car. I use it myself for my Rebel XT.
I bought this for $6, at a brick-n-mortar store. It was amusing and quirky at that price. At $10, there are much better deals for quality tuning, like the Sony and Panasonic pocket am/fm radios. Oddly enough, the build quality was OK, the tuning bezel was very stable, and the earphones were OK for the cost, driven with mono sound across both L/R, which is fine. The fm tuning was wide and not very sensitive. The AFC grabbed some station on most of the dial, but they hogged. Sound was ~OK, better with $20 headphones. On AM, there were a few fat dial-hogging locals (tuning bandwidth issue), and a weird squeeling-birdie sound around distant stations. You could tune those in extremely tight range with a lot of tweeking. Night AM was a crazy jungle. There is a lot of promise in the contruction and tuning mechanics, but the tuner circuits are buggy. I liked the pendant-hanging mode, once I shortened the cord a bit w/ a figure 8 knot.
I was always a bit suspicious of the quality or the original dock that Apple includes with the Shuffle. Its cheaply made and I've heard stories of bent clips on the Shuffle that makes docking it impossible, as it will no longer fit in the dock. This one doesn't have any of the liabilities that the original has. Its better constructed and the input jack plugs directly into the headphone slot w/o need for a form fitting dock as with the original. Best of all, is the price. While the substandard Apple replacement is $29 plus shipping, this one shipped is around $5. The only issue I have with this transaction is that I wish I would have bought two, so I can have a backup.
I bought the original Tom Tom Go Plus GPS in 2005. On a recent business trip to Seattle, my rental car was burglarized and the thief, seeing the suction cup mount for my Tom Tom thought I had left the GPS in the car, too. I didn't, but the creep stole the suction cup and the charger cord, rendering me GPS-less for the rest of the trip.After contacting Tom Tom support, who fulfilled all my lowered expectations from dealing with them before, I searched and searched and searched for a replacement. I bought something on ebay that didn't work, and a GPS specialty store sold me another unit that didn't come close to matching the Tom Tom Go base. I finally stumbled upon this mount at Amazon and ordered it. It works perfectly! Better, I think, than the original mount. To get a charger cord with it is an added bonus.The suction cup is aggressive! The mount has two different wheels that you can use to adjust the GPS just right for driving. I couldn't be more pleased to not have to buy another GPS unit.
Used these two barreries on a big Fourth of July parade and the related events without a problem. Took well over a thousand pictures.
WORKS GREAT, TELLS ME VOLTAGE, KW/HR USED AND YOU CAN PROGRAM THE COST OF KW FROM YOUR ENERGY BILL, IT WILL TELL YOU HOW MUCH YOUR APPLIANCE SPENDS IN ELECTRICITY, THIS WAY YOU CAN CHECK FOR DEFECTIVE APPLIANCES AND REPLACE THEM BEFORE THEY GET YOU BROKE ON YOUR ELECTRICAL BILL.I ALREADY REPLACED AN APPLIANCE THAT HAS BEEN CONSUMING $35 OF MY ELECTRICITY INSTEAD OF THE $10 THE NEW ONE IS, IN 3 MONTHS I WILL HAVE MY APPLIANCE PAID OFF JUST ON THE SAVINGS FOR THIS 3 MONTHS, THE SAVINGS JUST PAID FOR IT. I AM ALSO WORKING IN CONVERTING A FEW THINGS IN THE HOUSE TO SOLAR, THIS DEVISE WILL TELL ME HOW MUCH THE APPLIANCE WILL USE IN KW/HR FOR 24 HOURS AND THIS WAY I WILL KNOW WHICH SOLAR PANEL TO BUY FOR EACH APPLIANCE.EASY TO USE, NO BRAINER
I like this laminator! The one I had at work was loud and smelly! lol This takes a bit of time to warm up, but you don't need a cover for whatever you laminate and to make things even better, it didn't cost me too much!! I also like that it comes with starter sheets. :)
Works amazingly. I love it and have used it everyday. Almost no static, great sound quality, and does it's job very well.
I just got this portable, and it works better than expected (and at a better price than expected)!! This is one of the first devices actually available (not vaporware like others) that has the ability to show ID tags for the songs. This portable scrolls the name of the artist, album, and song on its LCD screen while playing. You can also search the ID tags for songs you are looking for... and you can easily jump between albums and artists. Having a lot of buttons helps make things easier. The negatives are that the unit does not remember where you were last listening on the disc. On a normal CD that is not a problem, but when you have 150 songs or so on the disc, it would be nice to have it return to where you were. This units starts from the first song on the disc each time. Other negatives are the small LCD (without a backlight) and the fact that albums and artists are not shown full length (it is in ISO9660 format) when you are toggling between albums and artists. But, these are minor problems considering the price and the overall good operation.
I've own a number of laptops including other Toshibas and never had a problem like this.After a week of using this laptop it started freezing up at random times. I ran scans, cleaned the registry, etc,.. no luck. Finally I took it in to service, they had it a week and then said it was software related and must be caused by a software conflict. They did a factory re-install and I was forced to loose all data.After getting it back, I very carefully did the windows updates before installing any software of my own. Sure enough it started freezing again after window updates only.There must be an incompatibility with some of the software loaded in this laptop and Windows update, but I'm still stuck with this problem until someone figures it out.Anyone have a solution??If not for this MAJOR hassle, I'd be quite happy with this laptop.
this was the second pair of these i boughtthats got to tell you something. i reccomended them to a friendwho also bought them because of the soundfor the price you cant beat them
Amp is good, Has a lot of power, was expecting a little bit more power out of it tho. Great amp for the money. Highs and lows off of it
I have the invisibleSHIELD film on three items so far - a 60GB 5G iPod Video, an iPod Touch, and a 15" MacBook Pro (the full-coverage kit). It works so well that I'm going to be putting it on my wife's laptop, cellphone and iPod in the next month.The installation isn't as hard as you may have heard, as long as you're careful. I think part of the reason is that the included instructions are better than they once were, and the application solution is now included, rather than you having to mix up your own. I never viewed the online installation video, so I can't comment on it.You don't have to have access to a level-100 clean room to do the installation, but don't try to do it while sitting on the beach on a windy day, either. Clean your hands and the electronic device first, and use LOTS of the supplied fluid, on both your fingertips and on both sides of the film - the more the better, because it makes it easier to reposition the film to get it just where you want it, and the wetter the film, the fewer bubbles you'll have to get out. Any small bubbles trapped under the film will disappear within a week, anyway. Save any leftover fluid, because after you've used this film once, you'll probably buy more for your other devices, and it's always better to have extra fluid on hand.The film does have a slight texture to it that you can see if you hold it up to the light just right, and it's a little "grabby" compared to the smooth glass or polycarbonate face of the iPod, Touch, or iPhone, but it doesn't interfere with the touch screen or click wheel, and you'll quickly get used to the new feel. I did leave the film off of my Macbook Pro's touchpad for now, although I saved it in case I change my mind later and decide to put it on.Once you have the film on and you've given it a few days for any bubbles/hazing to disappear, the final results are amazing. Unless you're looking for it, the film is practically impossible to see from more than a few feet away, and virtually nothing will scratch or damage it. I like it so much that I'm going through their website to see what other gadgets I have that they make shields for.
I have abnormally small ears and ear piercings in my cartiledge which make ear buds one of the only options for headphone comfort. These earbuds are great-- all the others fall out of my ears and these, with the larger covers to make them fit even snugger, sit wonderfully and don't fall out when I run, go to the gym, etc.I'm a petite 20something so maybe that explains the discrepency in reviews. But I have been nothing but thrilled with these headphones. FINALLY earbuds that don't fall out of little ears!
Looks cheap, won't fit my 28-200mm zoom lens or even the kit lens with the hood attached. The zipper broke the first week I had it and there isn't enough padding to protect the camera.
This product has proved to be the most fun for my grandchildren, they love being able to click the button and all of us be in the photo. Just put the camera on auto focus, gather around the table or whatever, and just snap away. This also gives you the ability to take those family photos in front of the Christmas Tree, etc, when it's just you and yours at home
I purchased this camera in April 2002, and I loved the initial rolls of film developed. I have twins and needed an automatic camera so I would not miss important shots. In the first few months, the pictures were sharp with vivid colors and I was extremely satisfied with the camera. In July, the pictures started to develop a gray hue and it was barely noticeable until September when it was evident there was a problem. Looking back at my photo album, I now see the gradual grayness in the photos. I sent it in for repair, as Canon honored the warranty. It took a couple of weeks turn around time. However, the very first roll after repair developed with very dark shadows and the flash was operating! Unfortunately, the camera has been sent again for repairs. I hope Canon will send me a new one because I do believe I bought a lemon.
This is a great piece of equipment, I like it more everyday and would hate to live without it now.I use it regularly to record from DirecTV and it works wonderfully. It is just like having a digital quality VCR. I have recorded many television programs and music videos. I burn them to DVD-R and they look perfect and play fine on my Sony DVD changer. Can't tell the difference from original satellite signal. And this is only recording in SP (standard mode). I haven't really seen the need to use XP mode yet. I have also dubbed several old VCR tapes and they turned out excellent.You can't use it just like a Tivo and say record channel 333 (DirecTV) at 2pm to 3pm, but you can set it read L1 (line input 1) from 2pm to 3pm to get whatever channel your satellite receiver is set to. Can easily record any channel and time from my cable feed though, but cable sucks.I hooked up my satellite receiver to this unit and then to my AV receiver and this makes it very easy to hit record at any time. I also have cable and my VCR connected to it.The manual is very easy to use once you figure out a few things, like what a playlist is, etc. They could use a good intro explaining their general concepts. But being very computer literate, I found it easy to figure out.
No complaint's about this binocular. It does a good job of compromising size with performance. They are a little smaller than they appear in the photo but the image is clear. If you easy to carry this is a good pick.
These items are really excellent - especially for the price! Definately get this - it's a no-brainer....
I'll never buy another Kensington. The wireless mouse went after a month. So- I used the regular mouse and was happy with the wireless keyboard. Then -the keyboard went. I checked batteries, connection, etc. It's broken. Not abused - nothing - just stopped working. Now I am back to buy another wireless - hopefully better quality like the Logitech I bought for my laptop.
i thought it might be a bit heavy or was afraid of over heating but no! it works like a charm! and it looks just like the rest of my titanium laptop!
Great machine. It was a nice upgrade from my G5. I am a complete Mac convert.
Had others and then read the reviews and checked this out and have now ordered a set for myself and my wife wanted hers. She wears them around the house listening to XM off the TV. I strongly suggest for the money you can not do better.
For my daughter's trip to Costa Rica (living there for four months), I got her this accessory kit for her Olympus 770SW. The orange skin was the most useful thing from this kit. The orange immediately helped her know that was her camera and the skin was an additional moisture barrier for her camera. Also, the skin, she said, helped her keep the camera in her pocket - a pickpocket would have had a difficult time wrenching the camera from her because the skin helped grip the pocket lining. She returned from Costa Rica with everything smelling like mildew because of the heavy humidity. Her camera arrived in fine shape and the skin cleaned up without any residual odor (I can't say that about some of her other gear). Having an extra battery is always important if you're traveling The little tripod was only used for a couple of photos.
I was looking for an affordable Integrated Amplifier that was dedicated for Audio playback only for my modest home audio system. Most home audio gear nowadays is geared towards supplying the Audio/Video sector of the market with cheap Receivers flooding the market. I wanted something that moved away from that genre yet contained the quality and performance of a near-Hi-Fi system that I wanted but could not really afford.The Onkyo 9555 came highly recommended within the Audio Hi-Fi community online and in magazine reviews. This Integrated Amplifier has few competitors and most that have its robust construction, power output, and hardware features have price tags pushing close to or beyond $1,000! This unit has a really substantial feel to it. It weighs around 45 lbs and is rather large thanks to its all metal construction, big, powerful transformers and heat sinks. It is modestly powered at 80 Watts continuous but its dynamic power of 230 watts at 2 Ohms meant it can deliver the high notes and loud passages in music without distortion. The big heat sinks barely work hard even at moderate volumes so the amp generates very little heat. The Amplifier face is made of brushed aluminum, including the large, servo controlled volume knob, selectors, and all other buttons. This is a huge departure from lesser amps/receivers that all use plastic buttons and plastic fascias. The buttons and knobs all have LED markers so it's easy to spot their position even in darkened rooms.All this heft and quality look means nothing unless the amplifier delivers that quality sound it is expected to. At less than $450 delivered to my door, the Onkyo 9555 definitely delivers on that quality, clarity, and bass punch I was looking for. Hooked up to my Polk Audio TSi 500's and streaming low quality Internet Radio, 9555 gave out clear, clean sound to my speakers without a hint of distortion or any hesitation due to lack of dynamic power. With high quality music and the volume turned up, the sound quality remained clear and the bass stayed very strong.Overall, I will agree with the professional reviews that the Onkyo 9555 is the best value in entry level Hi-Fi amplifiers in the market.Side Note: 99% of franchise electronics stores carry only Audio/Video Receivers for the masses. It would be a miracle if anyone finds the Onkyo 9555 on a shelf. Even customers do find it; it will be languishing in a back shelf because hardly anyone will understand its existence when they can buy an A/V receiver of their choice of manufacturer that puts out the same power with more bells and whistles. Only Audiophiles will understand why and what the Onkyo 9555 exists. It is for pure audio reproduction that few A/V receivers prices below $1,000 can duplicate. I bought mine from Amazon because it was available with them and I trust their shipping/return policy.
I'd like to say, &quot;Nice try&quot; but it wasn't. This thing is more than a little disappointing. I'm a gadget lover and this is about as much a gadget as my blender. If you want something that does the important (and even some of the not-so-important) things the ebookman does, then buy a good product like a Palm Pilot or spend a few more bucks and go with a Palm PC. The backlight is an unfortunate attempt at illumination that would be like trying to find your way through the dark in a huricane with a candle (with a very short wick). The OS isn't even loaded on the device out of the box and thus you must endure a tedious process just to get to square one--seeing something worth seeing on the screen. The text is weak, the contrast control is lacking (that's a compliment) and there is no brightness control--though what that control would effect is a mystery to me. Bottom line...save your money...MS Reader will be available on other much more worthy devices. Want a &quot;Real&quot; eBook? Buy the RCA REB1200 color model...not cheap, but WOW it is what it claims to be, instead of being a &quot;wanna be.&quot; Just my opinion.
I couldn't believe that a headset that cost so little could be so good, comfortable, and convenient. I bought two, fully prepared to send them back because I was convinced that you couldn't get a good headset for $9.99. Color me wrong! I can wear it for a full working day out of my home office and not even be aware it's there. When attached to a cordless phone that hooks on your belt, you have total mobility. The earpiece is light and easily slipped over your ear; once it's on, you're not even aware it's there. The microphone wand looked too short, but it works so well that people tell me that the sound is very clear and they can't tell I'm on a headset. Unlike a speaker phone, it even does a great job of screening out background noise too (like the roofing contractor who was banging over my head and the housekeeper who was running the vacuum cleaner!). My only disappointment is that it doesn't fit on my Nokia 6062 phone, because I wish I could use it on my cell phone in the car. It's far better than any in-the-ear or over-the-head unit in terms of comfort and staying put. It's unusual to find a product at this price that is so good. You can't lose.
...just fine. Would def recommend for anyone that does not have, or, has lost their remote. Just a great buy.
Great price and great product! The perfect match for my mini DVD digital camera! I would recommend these as an inexpensive way to preserve your home movies!
These Memorex blank CDs are simply the best combination anywhere of high quality and low cost. Three factors make these discs stand out as your best buy:First of all, they are rated for burning at up to 16x, which is nice for those with fast CD-ROM burners. Sometimes you'll find that substandard media won't REALLY burn as fast as the label claims, which is very annoying. With these Memorex discs, however, I've NEVER experienced a problem with diminished burn speed. They cook perfectly at 16x every time.Second is reliability. Out of my last spindle I had NOT A SINGLE DEFECTIVE CD. Not one defective CD out of fifty blanks! Quite remarkable, considering that many blank CD vendors consider a 10-15% failure to be acceptable.Finally, the low cost of these excellent discs- just fifty cents each- is hard to beat...If you are in need of blank recordable CDs, look no further. You won't find a better choice anywhere.
I was looking for something small I could carry in a pack or a pocket. This gadget fits the bill. It's so tiny and cool to use, people are always astonished when they see it. It's useful for taking quick pictures and short videos (the resolution isn't great but it's good enough for email and web pix). The MP3 player is a great bonus. I use it to listen to audiobooks. I would highly reccommend it for anyone looking for a small multi-use gadget. It will never replace my Canon digital camera but it's a nice extra.
It's hard to imagine a better pair of 10X50s. They are perfect for me. Bright, sharp, clear, no color fringes, light weight. I use it to identify birds. You can really see the details needed for the ID.
I paid $6.85 for this, thinking I scored a great deal on print ink and I was being a good global citizen by buying recycled products. It turns out I wasted $6.85 on crap that works no better than the expired cartridge I wanted to replace. Now I see the price on this item dropped to $1.85. Save your dollar and spend it on ink that will actually come out of the cartridge and onto your intended document as one should reasonably expect of a cartridge of ink.
Extremely buggy product fraught with lock-ups and firmware issues. The latest round of firmware released in late October has now given me a very expensive paperweight. Remote has a message to download the remote control software and will not work at all. 7 days later and 5 2+ hour phone calls to Logitech, all I get from them is that it's a problem that they are aware of, and that they're working on a fix.If you buy this remote and can actually get it to work, expect to have to continually take off the battery cover and remove the cover, because it locks up constantly requiring you to remove the battery to do a reset. It also will mysteriously stop sending out signals to control your various components, again requiring you to remove the battery to reset the remote.Just a terrible job by Logitech in getting this product to work. It's at least 6 months from being a viable product. Logitech is basically charging you $300+ for the privilege of being an alpha tester for this product.
I needed these bad. I ordered rush overnight delivery. Guess what? No Delivery confirmation on these labels. The 30387 are supposed to have delivery confirmation. These do not. Don't waste your time ordering with Amazon. Order these through stamps.com You will get the correct item through them
Outstanding performance at a price far below the big names. They're a bit heavy but you must expect that with 56mm lenses.
To use the software that comes with the camera, you have to use an older version of QuickTime (Version 6) than the current version (Version 7). Apple ITUNES requires Version 7 of Quicktime, so you essentiallly have to choose between using your camera software or ITunes because of this software conflict.This only affects the ability to watch movies taken with the A610, but I can't believe Canon has a released a brand new camera that is dependent on an outdated version of QuickTime. They have no plans to offer a patch to get around the problem.
Easy to use, reliable, high speed SD card for my Nikon Coolpix P1. The card works quite well for both images and videos (low latency for saving even large videos). Overall, a good addition for any digital camera. The box it came in is useful for storage and for carrying around as backup mem card.
The sound quality of these speakers is pretty good, but not great. I am using these in my office and they sound ok, though I definitely wouldn't suggest them for an audiophile. My biggest issue with this system is that the desktop control system is hardwired to the sub woofer. This means that the desktop control wiring cannot be run through the wire runs built into my desk. If the unit plugged in to the sub woofer, then the wiring would be much neater.
Im going to say first that this mic will NOT work for sing star or rockband. It for now seems to only work with KR games. If you dont mind having a bunch of mics laying around than buy this. I have American Idol version and its a blast. Im suprised to say I actually won the competition on the game. It gets the tone and pitch of ur voice perfectly. It makes you get into it. I now have like 5 microphones for my PS2 and thats alot but I dont really mind. It works great for me and thats all that matters!! Thanks
I got these headphones for Christmas a couple of years ago and they have been the best headphones I have ever had. When I found out how much these cost, I wasn't surprised at the quality. They are definitely worth the money. I am not a big headphone enthusiast, but these are quite comfortable. However, I gave 4 stars for comfort because they pinch my ears a little bit after many hours of wear. My ears are pretty pointy like an elf, and I also wear glasses, so I think that is the problem, not the headphones themselves. The only other slight con with these headphones is the cord length. It might be a little too short for some people. It is easy enough to get a longer cord.The noise cancelling is excellent. You can't hear anything. Someone could sneak up on you or be talking about you 5 feet away and you wouldn't be able to hear them! However, these headphones don't cancel out other music that well, or high pitched noises I have found. So if the neighbors are playing loud music or a fire alarm is going off, you will be able to hear it. But if a fan is running in the room, or someone is walking around above you, you can't hear it. I imagine this would be nice for airplane trips, though I can't say I have ever used them for this. The noise cancelling is so effective that if I just want silence, I can turn these on (without any music) and it will cancel all the ambient noise around me. The downside to the noise cancelling mode is the battery. It doesn't drain the battery fast, but I frequently forget to switch it off. So my batteries tend to die pretty quickly. Runs on AAAs.This product doesn't advertise surround sound, and I suppose it doesn't technically have any. But it is pretty good at simulating surround sound, especially in noise cancelling mode. I plus these into my computer, set to 5.1 surround. I play shooters with these and it's very easy to tell which direction an enemy is coming from, or where people are based on their character voices or footsteps. I would rather have another pair of these than any gaming headset any day. These are very lightweight and made with quality.I should mention that the case for these headphones smells awful. One whiff and you will have a headache. The case still smells pretty bad after all this time, and I never use it for the headphones anyways. It is now an incredibly stinky change holder.The Audio Technica customer service is extremely good. Some of the best customer service I have experienced. Last year I broke the cord for these because it got slammed in the car door. I emailed them about it and they sent me a replacement for free, which got to me within a few days! It was very nice and they definitely didn't have to do that for me.Overall, I recommend these, even though there is a newer model!
We have copied our old VHS to DVD and they show so good. It did take some time to learn how to but since then it really works GREAT. I've told others about this DVD Recorder/VCR Combo.Again we have NO problems with this DVD Recorder/VCR Combo
I am quite impress with professional manner in which the purchase was done. The item arrived on time which is one of the hallmarks of good service. I am typing with the HP Combo pack at the moment which indicates all is well.I am very happy with the transactions, that is why I shop at Amazon.
I purchased this monitor for two reasons. One being the two separate listening parts, and 2) being the light on the monitor that goes in the baby's room. I think I only used the light maybe twice when my baby was really little. It is really helpful to have one montior in our bedroom, and one in the family room. It picks up every sound, you can even tell that the baby is turning over, if you have it turned up loud enough. We had some problems with static, sometimes not even knowing what was causing it, but it would stop in a few seconds, and it usually didn't happen while we were trying to listen for a sleeping/waking up baby. I never used it on battery power, only plugged it in, so I don't know how long the battery would last. Overall, I would recommend this monitor to anyone who would benefit from having two receivers in their home. It is worth the money and I know I'll be using it for a while.
I've owned this unit for about a month now and used it several times for geocaching. It's been working great for me and I love the color screen. If you are outside and you have WAAS enabled, this thing will be accurate to about 7 to 9 feet! The electronic compass is a nice feature too. The battery life is also very impressive. The basemap is not too detailed, but that's to be expected. It's a shame to have to spend another $99 for the street mapping software. I haven't shelled out the money for that yet, but I am considering it.I would also recommend getting some kind of clear screen protector for the screen. They also make a vinyl carrying case which has a clear plastic screen cover built-in. Anything to keep the screen from getting scratched.All in all, it's a great GPS receiver for the money.
I've had this router for about 3 months now and I haven't had a problem yet! It comes with setup instructions for just about every type of Cable/DSL configuration there is. Setup took about five minuets. Although it's not required Netgear has a firmware update that allows for remote administration along with other additions. This is a great router for Newbie's and Advanced users alike.
Once you fly with these you will never fly without them. I did not realize how much the plane noise fatiqued me. I now arrive refreshed!Sometimes I just put them on with no music. The battery lasts a long time.Bose beware!
I had this tea pot for about one year. Unfortunly it is now broken. I loved making tea in this tea pot. My only complaint is it is fragile.
The speakers are excellent. Great sound and very loud. I hooked them to a harman kardon hk460i receiver and they sounded fantastic, way better than my bose 301's and AR SRT170 monitors. I recommend them highly.
I thought the product lived up to it's billing. I just use the tv portion and find it to work very well. I'm very satisfied with the product.
The bulb works great and comes with easy to use instructions and even a small screwdriver if one if not available. One caution I'd have is to wait a few hours after turning your projector off before changing the lamp (Yes, HOURS). Inside is very hot, and touching the lamp before it is cool could burn.Although I liked the lamp, the company that provides replacement plans on these products gave me the run-around on the lamp I bought last October. I bought a one year replacement plan and thought (wrongly) that my lamp went out last month. When I asked about a replacement, they told me that my plan was void because they only cover permanent hardware. I checked the Amazon page and the same company was still offering replacement plans on that product 11 months later, meaning they were still selling replacement plans that they claimed not to honor. Makes me wonder how many people in those 11 months bought the plan and didnt have it honored when their products failed.On a side note, my lamp had not actually failed. It still works fine, and I have put in over 2,500 hours on it (another reason not to buy the replacement plan). I use it for cable, DVD and to play my Wii.
After installing the software and plugging it in it worked well. I got this to transfer data from a website to a Garmin E-Trex Legend and it worked well. After getting the software installed on the computer there were no issues.
Was able to replace this in a matter of minutes. Cover pops off and then you need to loosen two flat head screws. The old bulb casing slides out, this slides in and you connect one cable. We got thousands of hours of enjoyment out of our first bulb, and as soon as we put the new one in you could see the a new crispness. Off to watch 24 and Lost on the DVR, enjoy.
This lens is the best of everything. For only $460 you get a solid lens, that feels great in the hand. Its extremely sharp all around and the constant aperture is a must for low light and video. I really love this lens. I can approach almost any situation with it and get good composition. Plus, if you like video, the tamron 17-50 is perfect for a run and gun style of filming. The focus ring is sensitive, but it isn`t too short. The only problem I have found is with auto focusing. Its no the fastest and gets spot on focus 6 out of 10 times. The other 4 are close, but not perfect.
No problem here. Needed more &#34;reach&#34; than the teeny cord included with the new phone. No problems with it as is.
I love this backpack. It is heavy but that is a necessary evil since it provides your valuable gear with so very much foamy protection. When worn properly, it is very comfortable. I especially like that the main cavity can be changed with the velcro-like dividers, the dividers once in place hold really well; It can hold my DSLR with a 100-400mm lens on it with no problem. The unit has so many places to squirrel away stuff you ought not to be wanting for more. It holds my Toshiba 14" laptop just fine.
the product fits the bill: a lot of USB ports, a very light constructions, external power supply and A-to-B cable.The power supply does not come rated for 220V, onli 100-120V, and that is a problem if you travel.
My daughter purchased a Panasonic SL-SX289V. Withina couple of weeks it was busted. It fell onto alinoleum floor from a height of 2.5 ft and was ruined.The hinge/latch mechanism was shattered.A few bumps are inherent in the life of a portableelectronics gadget of any kind. Clearly Panasonicdidn't do their homework in designing their CD players.
It is made of metal it is like IRON! Very sturdy chin on this one. It has connections and lots of them.It works and looks nice when it does too. So sexy so silver sleek makes me want to make love to the usb ports themselves.I RECOMMEND THIS!!I DEMAND YOU BUY THIS!!!!! THIS I COMMAND!!
I first want to start out by saying that I've been waiting for this unit since I ordered it in October of 2005. My expectations were set high as I awaited Radiosohpy's "Shipping Status" change over the past 19 months. When I saw it say shipping now I called right away to make sure my order was in.As a quick aside: I called in and gave the person on the other line my credit card number. I was promised I'd have my radio by Friday. On Thursday I got a call from the person I spoke with and she said that she lost my order and credit card number. Appearance it made it's way to the shredder.I received the radio on Tuesday and plugged it right in. I used an external antennae in my house that I run up to my attic awaited it's arrival. After scanning through the dial for an HD signal I only found one. When I did I read the song and artist info scroll by. When I tuned to the station's HD2 signal the same text was scrolling along. I found out later on that the HD2 channel was not sending any data out. But why was the text still scrolling? I have a JVC head unit in my car. When there is no data being sent it says "NO TEXT". This ensures there is no confusion.On some stations I was only able to pull in the station call letters. The radio showed "false" calls on some stations. I noticed call letters like "KCRO", "KCRP" and the like. Since I live on the east side of the Mississippi I figured it had to be wrong.After fumbling my way to find out how to set the time (which wasn't in the manual) I left the unit alone to bring in my car for the ride to work.On my way in I used a power inverter to power the radio. When I plugged it in the wrong time was displayed. That means it didn't hold the time I had set the day before. I used the internal antennae to see what stations I could pull in while driving. I mention this because on their web site Radiosophy sells a power supply that plugs into a cigarette lighter and audio adapter to plug into your existing car radio. This would mean they intend users to listen in the car.Well, good luck trying to get an HD signal in the car. Unlike a house, which is full of insulation ladened with foil which hurts reception, a car should supply a better environment for pulling in a HD signal. I compared my in-dash JVC unit with the MultiStream(tm) HD Radio. The JVC pulled in many signals while the Radiosophy got none.Since I work at a radio station I tuned into my station. I was stopped at a light about a mile from my station's transmitter. I was close enough that I could see the tower. I pointed the internal antennae right at the tower and did not get the HD reception. Only until I was right on the entrace to the college where I work that I got consistent HD reception.When I got into the office I tried using the external antennae provided and could not get any HD reception.So I did not hesitate to call to Customer Service to get a return. The person on the other line was more than receptive to my concerns and ended the call with "I hope you'll keep checking us out, I'm sure we'll have a radio you'll like." While I'm waiting on that I'll be happy with another radio that actually works.
5 months later the software to use this product as HD on a mac has not been released. In the meantime the camera price has gone down $500. Even so, there are better cameras for much less money that are compatible with Macs. I wish people would remove their outdated reviews of products. They lead people to buy VERY EXPENSIVE products that are not worthy of the investment.
I purchased this about 4 months ago and have found it to be very useful. Its easy to use even without first reading the whole instruction book. It is very accurate. It gives you 4 different choices on how to get to where your going and lets you know quickly if you've made a wrong turn. The touch screen is easy to see and use in both daylight and after dark. The POI are good enough to get me to a mall if I'm in a strange city.When I purchased this I was not a AAA member, I stopped at a store and my car wouldn't start and I needed to have it towed to the dealership, I was able to still use the POI to locate the closest towing company and it gave me the phone number to call. (I have since signed up for AAA)My favorite part of this is the freedom that it provides me when I have company come into town. I put my Magellan in their car and they can get around without my having to try and give directions. Everyone that comes to stay with me falls in love with this little tool!I've taken several trips (over 5 hours each) and haven't had any issues with it at all. Its been working great and I couldn't be happier!
My first really &quot;nice&quot; camera, and what a disappointment! For the first time ever in my life, I had to read the instruction manual to figure out a technical item ... (a first for someone who's built telescopes, configured/programmed/used TVs, VCRs, stereo component systems, MD recorders, camcorders, and used many cameras without the aid of the standard booklet). Well, there's a first for everything! That is fine, but ...&quot;Embarassing&quot; to admit, after having to eventually reread the manual a sum of about FOUR times and still not understanding the temperamental nature of this beast (since it still was not performing as predicted in writing), I gave up on reading. I decided to perservere with the settings to see which would happen to work. I was intent on having a good working relationship with my new friend, but alas, it did not succeed. After enough unsatisfactory shooting experiences, I soon returned it.To begin with, this camera was bulky and awkward to hold, giving me a bit of the shakies during most shoots. The various button positions for the settings were hardly ergonomic -- more like calisthenics (even for us piano players). When I needed to ask someone else to take a picture with it of me and someone/thing else, I had to give a five minute lesson on how to use it, and these various individuals still couldn't get it to shoot no matter WHAT setting they tried. When it did take the picture, it took quite a while to complete and was rather noisy.Often I had to change the potential photo's composition (if not photographable at ANY setting combination) to less than what I desired. Then, I usually found only ONE least expected setting that WOULD take the picture. When going through these jumping jacks for various focusing situations, the final pictures still most commonly came out too dark. I WAS using the right film speed for the indoor, well-lit environment according to standard guidelines I've followed for years with no trouble. Even in the few pictures that did turn out visibly discernable, the subject in the foreground looked way too overexposed and the background unnecessarily way too dark. Weird flash on this guy. After briefly using someone's manual camera a few years ago, I am convinced that the old archaic &quot;complexities&quot; of shooting with those cameras are in the end EASIER to use than some of today's overly-programmed, auto-&quot;smart&quot; cameras.The major reason why I bought my first Olympus is because of their rare use of a total glass lenses, &quot;enhancing&quot; color results. The colors in the few pictures (after working through many rolls) that DID come out were so extreme and bright in contrast that they looked ridiculous to me. I also had those rolls processed simultaneously with film from another camera; and, those pictures did not show those same color results. So, I probably can't blame the developer.Unsatisfied. NOT a user friendly step-up from your basic three-setting zoom cameras. I'm amazed that anyone can get good results with this otherwise cute camera, and actually admire the picture quality.
I got this camera for christmas two years ago and recently purchaced a new digital camera because I hate this one so much. I was looking on amazon to see how much it cost (didn't know because it was a gift), and I was shocked to find out it was so expensive! I rarely used this camera because it's so SLOW and inconvenient to use. Also, one of the times I actually did use it, it fell off my coffee table and onto the carpeted floor and jammed the zoom and totally quit working. I couldn't believe that it was so fragile! I sent it off for Nikon to fix and it cost over 200 dollars to fix! Yet another shocker! It takes nice pictures most of the time, but as others have mentioned, often they turn out hazey in certain lighting. I'm just disgusted that so much money has been invested in a camera that I've never enjoyed using. The one I just purched cost 1/4 of the amount that has been spent on this nikon. And I know I will like my new one because I've used my boss's often and it's great. Don't make the same mistake.
The following review is copied and pasted from another review I have done for a Belkin ethernet cable. It is being used in the same manner.I don't know what else to really say about this, or any of the MANY Belkin cables I have bought from Amazon, except that they work very well for my requirements. This specific one is being used in my home theater system to connect a component to a switch box. It did not need to be pulled through any walls or stressed in any other way, but it's been fine for my use of it. Some people think they are not the best of quality but I have not ever had any go "bad" or break or not fit correctly. You *can* get cables even cheaper than these from Belkin, but I don't trust them... the Belkin cables here on Amazon are still FAR cheaper than what I have seen in stores, and I refuse to let instant gratification make me spend too much for something like this!
THIS ITEM WAS WAS REMANUFACTURED BUT LOOK AND PERFORMED LIKE A NEW UNIT. VERY PLEASE!!!
This is a wonderful product for Brazilians. If you live in Brazil and are going to US or can buy it and deliver for a friend who is travelling abroad, I truly recommend it.The international standard for power outlets, that despite being "international" is only beeing used in Brazil, make impossible to find this kind of outlets in Brazil anymore. But the most of our electronic devices that are imported have the american standard! So this power strip is ideal for someone who has this similar problem.One incovenient: it is 127 volts only. So check the voltage of your house before buying!
I bought this case in spite of the couple of reviews I saw about it here on Amazon. It almost seems a couple of the reviewers and I got completely different cases, which may actually be the case, as they might have released a new one.The pages in my case are not sealed. I can remove the pages and put them in any order I want to. It's not like a normal 3 ring binder, as the opening will always remain to the far left, but it's still possible to rearrange things.I can also put any papers I desire into the case, just as the description says. It's a tight fit, but the plastic sheathing will accomodate whatever I'm putting into it.Just some of my own observations, this thing is HUGE! I'll be able to put discs into this thing for some time! They leave PLENTY of room in here for expansion, so as your collection grows, the book won't bulge, unlike other cases I've owned in the past. The is the best binder for discs I've ever bought! Now I just have to make room for it somewhere.
This is a real conversation piece! It really stands out and I love the features, such as having presets, one large high quality speaker, with a treble\bass dial. The stations come in crisp and clear and although it has a non movable antenna, all you have to do if you get some static, is to turn the radio slightly. I also have gotten stations much farther away than I did with other radios. As far as I know, this is the latest model as there was an older one, model U-1, which can still be purchased at Amazon.com. That one is a pretty utility yellow, but this electric blue color is outstanding.
Over a month ago I ordered this keyboard drawer. I wish I could review it and tell you how great it is (or isn't). I still don't have one to use, evaluate or review. One did come via UPS with no packing material and the metal slides were bent. I tried to return this. I was told I'd receive an email within 24 hrs. with the return procedure and RMA number. No email came. I called and was told to call a special phone number to get an RMA. The number was continually busy. I went on line and was told that my order number didn't match my zip code. Click. I was bounced. I wrote a review and the response I received was an email telling me that someone would take care of this. In the mean time would I please remove my negative review. Well, here it is a month later and I still don't have a key board drawer. My credit card was charged very promptly. That is the only part of this deal that worked correctly and quickly. When you look up dysfunctional company in the dictionary, do you get this one's listing?
According to Amazon, I purchased this about 1 year and 3 months ago so I think that's a pretty adequate amount of time and usage to be doing a review (I've used it on my 1st gen Macbook Pro). I would not recommend purchasing this again for the $25 as I'm sure there must be a better cover - here are my reasons why:1. I noticed sometimes moisture can collect between the keyboard cover and the keys itself. I'm not sure if that's due to heat from my laptop, the cover itself reacting to the heat, or what. I would try to wipe down the keyboard every now and then with a paper towel and wash the keyboard cover with a sponge in the sink.2. After a short while, the cover stretches and doesn't fit the keys exactly as it first did. It's gotten to the point now that if I were to try to lay down the cover completely flat against the keyboard like how it's supposed to be, half of the cover doesn't fit the keys properly.3. There are now tears that have formed on some of the keys on the cover - namely A, S, D and E and very small tears on R and T (probably because they are the most used letters?). I do not always have long fingernails nor do I use anything that would cause the cover to tear so I'm not sure why it would tear (maybe it is the fingernails but I'm not sure because my nails are usually kept very short). I think maybe it's just natural wear and tear. Because of this, I need to check under the cover more frequently to see if there is any buildup of dust or dead skin cells and such, which there are and then I have to clean the keyboard, negating the purpose of this cover.I hope this helps - I'm going to try a different cover now that this one is basically dead and see how it goes.
Since other reviewers have commented on the construction, I will make a quick observation about that first. I have no complaints about the construction. I've had the unit for a number of months now carrying it around in one of the pockets in my backpack. No signs of wear.My only complaint - and I think this is significant is about the compatibility with high capacity cards. It works well with my 2GB and lower capacity cards. It will not read my 4GB card. I've since looked at reviews on NewEgg and seen others experiencing the same. Unfortunately there was nothing in the description on Amazon about this, at least not at the time I purchased.
I really like my printer, there is only one problem I have with it. I can not seem to find the ink replacement for it!! But as far as the printer itself goes it does everything I need it to!!
I purchased a similar unit, DVD RV27, at Target for $130.00. After one year, the dreaded &amp;quot;H07&amp;quot; service code appeared. The unit is no longer under warrenty for labor and probably not for parts. By the way, Panasonic will not tell you what H07 means, but basically the main motor is burning out or has burnt out. The part itself is probably only about $0.50 or so. I am very disappointed in the quality of the product. I bought it because it was offered at Target. Beware, buyer!
The first one I received the SD card slot lock did not work. The second one literally took 5 to 10 minutes to boot up. I returned it again to Discount Jungle (Amazon Seller) and they said they would not charge me the 15% restocking fee which they did anyhow.All in all, I wouldn't own another Sandisk MP3 even if they would give me one for free! I'm out $10.00 for two return shipments and another $10.00 restocking fee. Nothing to restock at Discount Jungle, send the piece of junk back to Sandisk!!!Save some headaches and buy something different! Do a Google search for Sansa View slow start up, boot, or lockup.At least the FM Radio was nice....that's why it has a two star rating. I'd sure hate to see how well the re-manufactured units work.
Opened the box, plugged it in all around without installing the software. WXPh recognized it and started writing files to it no questions asked.I did install the software provided, but not sure I'm going to use the back-up software. I have enough drive redundancy/raid and the only real back-up is to CDs/DVDs or tape. something outside of the machine.All hard drives don't format up to the posted size. It is just how the formatting algorhythms work (and marketing factors in).The only thing I wish is that Maxtor packaged the 6 pin to 4 pin Firewire adapter. Most laptops only have the 4 pin port, and this is an obvious purchase for laptop users.Aside from that, &quot;So far, so good!&quot;
Worked good but was not very durable. Broke down and had to replace it with another printer.
I, too, purchased a couple of these from another source over the Christmas holiday. They are a lot of fun and easy to use. Luckily, mine didn't have any type of painted logo on the frame, it's just clean plastic. A painted logo would definitely drop it down a few stars in my book.The unit takes just about any card imaginable. I've used an SD/MMC card, a compact flash card, a microdrive, and smart media (remember those??). It will also allow you to have multiple cards inserted at one time, though you have to choose one card to read. I had some SM cards laying around so I decided to use those for my pictures. Since the screen is small (about the size of a 4x6 printed picture), I resized my pictures so that I can fit dozens of pictures on a 32mb card and they look fine.The unit will display individual jpeg pictures, pictures as a slide show, AVI/motion jpeg movie files with sound, and MP3s. You can even have an MP3 playing as background music during the slide show. However, operation is slow, and movie playback requires a fast memory card, or the video will be jerky and out of sync.The unit has all the controls on the back and side of the frame, and it also comes with a remote. Turning it off resets the unit so that you have to put it into slide show each time you turn it on. Fortunately, the remote control makes it easy and quick to do.One possible downside could be quality control. Both frames will occasionally turn on by themselves after being off. One of the frames doesn't respond consistently to the remote control. Both frames have trouble with certain pictures, though I'm not sure why. They display fine on my computer and they are jpegs, but they don't display at all on either frame. Finally, one of the frames has a red tint to the pictures (the only picture control on the frame is brightness). All in all, though, I'm very satisfied given the price I paid (well below a C-note for each one). Once you get up to the offering price here, it becomes less of a deal, though I'd still consider buying it at this price (assuming it doesn't have the big painted logo on the frame).
Router wont even work through the walls to another room
I have used Brother P-Touch labeling machines and the TZ tapes for years. The black on white tape is a good product for paper, plastic, and even some fabrics. Its backing paper is split for easy removal of the label.
This card works flawlessly. The plastic carry case the Sandisk SDIO cards come with is also very valuable.
I got this filter for free as a part of the deal when I bought my DSLR. I am a DSLR newbie and find the filter to be a good fit for the kit lens. The images taken after putting on the lens do not distort the pictures. So far so good. And for free, its really good.Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
Haven't yet been able to use the item as I can't get the software to load.No reason to think anything wrong with the card, though.
EDIT: This was a 1-star rating - Amazon changed it between previw and save I think.My wife was/is happy with our original unit. She's been running with it for about a year, and it has worked well. The only issue she has had was the headphone cable stripped out at the socket - something she blames on bad design. I personally think that the mini "joystick" is really hard to use, something that has been expressed on these boards already. However, the functions for this little player are really nice.We purchased a new second unit. Prior to doing so, I re-read some of the reviews here, but just didn't believe that the product could simply die after a few uses. So I went ahead and purchased the unit anyway since our first has been reliable. The second unit died within 10 minutes of my first loading of music. First, I could not get the menu to come up on screen. Next, the screen disappeared all together. Third, the unit would not turn off (music kept playing). Finally it just died and the PC won't even recognize that it is attached by the USB cord.It's hard for me to give this a 1-star rating since my wife has enjoyed it. However, it's a simple chip and flash drive. There is no excuse for the thing to die in literally 10 minutes (I'm really not kidding about the time). Since there are other stories about that here, the QC on these devices must be pretty horrid. Buy at your own risk.
I recently purchased a Toshiba 32" TV and I have to say that the pictures quality is excellent. I don't even think about purchasing Sony products only because, they tend to break down very soon. I ordered the SD2700 only after reading all the great things about the SD1600 and SD1700.... I'M STILL WAITING FOR IT SINCE I ORDERED IT RECENTLY....AND AM EAGERLY ANTICIPATING ITS ARRIVAL! By the way, some people have made comments that the SD2700 does not read CDRW's. They're wrong because the official Toshiba website states that it can read CDRW's! Check it out!
Loving it! It took a little getting used to but the change in the slope is wonderful. I suffer from carpal tunnel and this relieves the pressure.
Purchased HP 02 Black Twin Pack Ink Cartridge with Vivera Ink on 12/07/2008. Item shipped promptly and as described.
Purchased my Monster Cable RadioPlay at Bestbuy in 2006 after I purchased a brand new Ipod. Immediately I was impressed with how simple it was and how the connection and sound quality transmitted. Since I am in my car a lot, I was definitely glad it also charged my Ipod.Within 3 months of having it, it stopped charging my Ipod. It still works three years later, plays music great but won't charge my ipod. I had tried to return it to BestBuy, contacted the manufacturer and they suggested I purchase a new one and offered to mail me a 15% off coupon. Wow.. crock of...Either way, if you're looking for a dependable car adapter this would be it, just don't forget to charge it before you leave, or expect to use your ipod over a road trip without bringing a wall charger or a laptop to plug the feckin thing in. :(
These headphones (are really bad)...you get what you pay for. The sound quality is horrible and the cord below what is shown here on teh screen is pre-coiled which is really a pain in the neck and not very flexible.
I was given a used HP DeskJet 722C as a gift in 2002. I had to clean it up and invest in new HP ink. Since then it has been reliably used for University and work projects both in high quality text and color. I even used it to print my wedding invitations. I have been a vivid fan of HP printers and I can tell you from what I have seen out there they do not make printers like this anymore. This printer is heavy and unbreakable because it was made to last forever! Only maintenance work I had to perform other than replace ink was to clean the inside with alcohol dipped q-tips.In 2007 I got a new MacBook Pro and since the 722C has no direct way to connect to it, I was very sad I would have to part with it. However, being experienced with computer networking and with some research I found that I could purchase for close to nothing a used Linksys EPSX3 parallel port print server and attach the printer to it.Then with a free open source software download (foomatic/pnm2ppa print drivers) I was able to give this printer a new life. Now in a network environment this printer serves printing jobs for an XP notebook and for the Mac.Yes, for the cost of the ink cartridges and $5+ more you could purchase a brand new printer. However do not expect the new printer to last even a full year.
Highly recommend. Huge difference in pictures. I was quite amazed and cannot live without it anymore.
I returned the Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator Earphones because they have to be jammed deep in your ears to work properly. That effectively makes them earplugs too!icky feeling!
overall, this keyboard is very good, and i would give 4 stars if the price was less than 30usdbecause of its shape & reverse tilt feature, if this keyboard is on the keyboard drawer, this is probably the most confortable keyboard out there.however, this keyboard also suffers from few quarks1. big keys like space bar and shift keys are not pressed as smoothly as others2. quieter than MS's previous natural keyboards, but still not as quiet as it should be3. no usb hub unlike natural keyboard pro4. status led lights are difficult to see5. functional keys like custom keys are not lit that it is difficult to see & software takes is a resource hog
I highly recommend all CDProjects products. I have used them for several years and they are well manufactured. CD storage space is reduced to a minimum, with the elimination of the jewel cases. Transporting CD's around is simple and convenient.
We bought this model at a Best Buy last October. It was fine for awhile and then after a month or so we started getting the distortions that are well documented across the web. We made some adjustments on the picture and that seemed to help - for awhile. Then after the New Year we started getting this hideous strobe-light flashing effect every time there is a lot of white on the screen. It was especially bad during the winter Olympics - all that snow and ice! I have been on the phone with Samsung several times over the past many weeks and they keep telling me they will have a technician come to my house to look it over. So far of the two authroized techs in my area - one does not make house calls and the other has totally ignored our phone messages. If we had not invested over $800 in this incredibly awful piece of electronic junk it would be on my tree lawn awaiting the sanitary engineers. I have been surprised by some of the positive comments I have seen about this TV posted on the web. That being said there are plenty of thumbs down reviews posted and that screams incosistent product from Samsung. If you're in the market for a new TV - stay away from this one.
I own a Lenovo thinkpad T60. This card works just as a flash drive, plug in and play! Just one small annoying thing is if you does not use the adapter for the SD card, it will get stuck in it and you would need a tweezer to pick it out. Otherwise, it's very easy to use.
Works great!It heats up really quick. One convenient feature is after use you can put it into its cover without having to let it cool.Also has a really long cord.
This system does an adequate, but not great, job of decoding digital S/PDIF audio with volume adjust for center, surround, and subwoofer. It has several simple digital decode modes.A fair value for $100, but if I had to do it again, I would prefer a lower end home theatre receiver with speakers, which often start around $150. These speakers show significant distortion at fairly modest volume levels. However, they are adequate sound for my small home office at lower volumes.
We use 2 of these in our office. They are great SD card readers that we have used for 2 years now with no problems. They are used 2 -3 times a day every day.
Works a treat. Carries my Garmin eTrex GPS unit and clips onto my backpack really well. If you have a Garmin eTrex and need a carrier for your Garmin eTrex, then I recommend the Garmin eTrex carrier.
I didn't know what to look for when I bought my first scanner, so I bought this one. Unfortunately, I had to exchange it twice at the retail store where it was purchased because the first two didn't work. I should have known then. But I gave it another shot because I liked the price. I've had it only six months and have had nothing but problems with it. The one thing I liked about it was the software &quot;Kai Photo Soap&quot;. Now, I've disconnected it and am searching for a new scanner.
Everything works and I have no problems with it functionally, but the super bright blue LED was an eyesore, and even stays on when you power the PC off. I covered it with black electrical tape, which works great to cover LED's anywhere on a PC in case anyone is interested.
Sound quality got worse every week.Mine stopped working at all after 6 weeks.Bought a electronic switch in the meantime that works perfect.It's of course more expensive but it works.
I grabbed these on Black Friday for $53 from the local Bose store since they have a new version out that just has a different look. I doubt I would have paid more. The bass gets better as the speakers get broken in. They look great with my iMac (which absolutely requires external speakers). A beef I have is that the wired speaker is louder than the auxiliary (left) speaker. I simply moved the left speaker closer. Not bad, but a separate subwoofer would be better but I don't have room for it anymore.
There is no difference between this cable and the $50 cable at brick and mortare stores.
Great product! Tiny but easy to use. It meets all my expectations. Love it!
I LOVE this TV. Picture is sharp, with good color, clarity and contrast, whether HD or not. No dead pixels. After adjusting audio properties, the sound is the best of any TV I have ever owned, and I'm pretty picky about audio quality; not as good as a separate audio receiver of course, but very good for a TV set; I do not see what other reviewer complaints about sound are based on. The menu is easy to navigate and allows TV viewing during operation. I prefer the electronic manual, there is too much paper junk associated with most products. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this TV for the price. I think it is an awsome buy.
After 40,000 shots, 2 cameras, 1.5 years and many drops, this chip still performs perfectly. I've used it heavily and aggressively and have had a great experience at a great price. Its almost as fast in write speeds but slower in read speeds during computer upload. There are some myths about the chip that its slow and fragile, which I'll explain below is just totally wrong.Speed:On my old Canon 20D, I got its full claimed buffer in RAW and JPEG. On my newer Canon 5D (12.8 megapixel), I get 17 instead of the 19 claimed RAW pictures during continuous shooting, and I pretty much can't run out the JPEG (well over 50). I've used the Sandisk II, and after some testing, I found that the write speed was almost the same, but the read speed is about 1/3 slower when loading onto the computer. Not a big deal, since the write speed is a bigger priority while shooting. Yesterday, I loaded the whole 4gb chip into Apple Aperture in 14 minutes.Space:On the 20D or 30D, you'll get almost 500 in RAW, but on my 5D, I get under 280, so I'm now shopping around for a 8gb chip. You might try the 6gb rather than the 4gb since its getting cheaper.The "Fragile" Myth:People always say that the microdrive is more "fragile" than the compact flash, which I can say with absolute certainty is B.S. Most people who criticize the microdrive have never used it or known anyone who used it - last time I checked, judging without knowing is called ignorance, no offense.Anyway, I shoot my college football team, for the college newspaper, and frequently I do landscape and wildlife photography, so I'm frequently taking the chip in and out of my camera and dropping it on occasion. I've have used the camera at 20 degrees, in the hot and humid Florida sun, and have had a light sunshower, but yet the chip keeps going after 1.5 years.Other Microdrives:All microdrives are made by Hitachi, even from Sony. Hitachi bought the division from IBM a few years back, and Hitachi will sell under other names for more market share. Don't waste your money on stupid brand image, just buy the one you find cheaper, which is probably the Hitachi.
My unit -- I've discovered too late -- has an internal ground circuit problem. It puts intermittent bands on any pass-through VGA and on the converted RCA composite output. The "dirty" output is so bad, I'll have to replace this. I'm stunned Startech would release such a cheaply-made product. Very disappointed. Wish I could send it back for a refund.
I bought this a week back. It had been working fine ever since! But today one of the head phone piece came off....so I just have one :-( They say it has a warranty; writing to them today. Lets c.Abt the batteries, i must've used it for close to 7 hrs...and haven't replced them as yet - I only played mp3's. As of today I feel the deal is good - cos from best buy for panasonic you pay $60 but it doesnt have the skip facility. Audio quality is good, havent used any toher features as yet..need to read the manual and start on that! More later
This receiver worked well for a few days then it failed! Not built to last.I would not recommend this unit to anyone!
This is a great overall value. The bag is very high quality and the book it includes is very informative. Separately the battery would run about $35, the book about $8, the filter $15, and the bag at least $20. (These are estimates) You can see what a well priced deal this is. The bag, the book, and the battery are genuine Nikon, but the lens filter is not. The filter has "Precision 52mm UV Japan" written on it. A genuine Nikon filter would cost nearly $40. This one appears to be the same as the Quanteray filters. It's still high quality, installs nicely, and works great.The bag itself has plenty of storage and is compact enought to go anywhere. It has nice heavy duty plastic feet to prevent 'nylon picking' when it is placed on, for example and among other things, concrete sidewalks.Overall, I can't find a better deal to accompany my new D50 with the same quality. You will want to leave the filter on to protect the lens, the book is helpful, more so for beginners, and the battery is convenient but not necessary unless a lot of flash photography is needed. These batteries last forever! Good luck.
I know that my husband and I purchased this camera to take pictures of our toddler and baby ( we love the camera). We bought it last year, and it has turned out to be our favorite camera, we are going to purchase one for my husband's parents this year for christmas. It takes very sharp and clear pictures, even at dusk and night. It is very easy to operate and the instructions are easy to read and follow .
these speakers replaced JBL speakers that my wife managed to blow up. they sound just as good with better bass response. Excellent speaker for the price.
The product only includes one 4 pin to 3 pin converter, so this means that all of your fans are controlled in unison unless you purchase 3 more adapters, but I can't find the exact adapter and the people at Thermaltake offered to find it for me and sent me the wrong part in a link. I sent them the picture of their part and told them to match it...no response. This product would be fine if all your fans are 3 pin. Their support person I talked to was rude and hauty. Don't buy this product unless you have the correct fans. The irony is that I purchased my fans directly from Thermaltake.
video freezes up not infrequently, forcing you to completely restart the device (which takes about 5 minutes). The navigation is unintuitive and awkward. Very good equalizer options though and good sound.
I installed these in 2 places in my home. Love the way the feel...very solid. Work well and easy to wire.
Contrary to earlier reviewers, I found the software very easy to use and flexible. It has allowed me to adujust contrast, brightness and a whole slue of other aspects of the print with little effort. I've got thousands of positive slides, the product of 15 years of living abroad from Asia to Africa to S. America, and the the slides are on a variety of type and quality of slide film. I have been able to adjust for all imperfections. For the price, you can't beat it.
There's no question that paying $100 or more will get you a better monopod. But for $16 the Sima SMP-1 is a tremendous value.I have a Sony DSC-W5 digital camera and have done everything I can think of to reduce camera-shake in low-light photos. This monopod has been great for adding stability and making my photos less blurry.The key is that it is small enough and light enough that I can take it almost wherever I go. And because it's so small, I can bring it in to places that would frown upon a tripod.A monopod is not a total replacement for a tripod. But this monopod is now the only addition to my camera that I take on trips.
I use this product specifically to shred potatoes and make Potato Dumplings, and or, Hash Browns. This is a wonderful Product that makes the task much easier. It simply does the Job and cleanup is easy!
Simply said, this is the most amazing product out there. After searching and comparing for weeks, we decided on the Zen Vision W. It does everything we need it to do. The ease of use is a plus if your entire family is not electrically savvy. The quality of the videos is almost perfect (depending on the source). And the Creative transfer software is incredibly unintrusive on your PC.The only cons I have run across so far are that it is a little bulkier than other video players out there (closest in size to a PSP). And they don't have an AV dock for it. (Though they do have an IR remote).First day out of the box, my family loaded it with 22 Divx "Dora the Explorer" episodes, and headed out for a road trip. Not having to constantly change out DVD's for my kids was worth the cost of the player immediately. I have shown this player to three of my friends and their families, and two have bought one already.All in all, this thing is great. To sum it up, If you are debating between this and another player...Don't! Just go with the Zen Vision W and I promise you will not be disappointed.
As I have written in my product review for Brainstorm Corporation, I am not sure the product I received has not been refurbished. I have never seen a new product in a plain plastic bag. No Microsoft indication on the bag. Not a retail package. There are also certain marks on the side, but could be from manufacturing.It makes me reluctant to order anything else from Brainstorm. All other products, which there has been many, have been in retail packaging.
I saw this listing and was very excited to find a Short throw lens for under 100.00 (the listed price) but I was shocked when I received a carrying bag in the mail instead of the lens. I called TigerDirect and was told the item was listed incorrectly and that it was Amazons fault so they would not honor the listing. I than sent Amazon an email and they said it was TigerDirect responsibility for the listing not Amazons So I called TigerDirect back and was told it doesn't matter who's fault it is they would not honor the listing. Don't Trust TigerDirect!!
After 2years with my previous Yamaha drive and quite happy with it I was determined to find a newer faster Yamaha. The main reason for me sticking with the Yamaha brand was the Yamaha customer service. During the initial installation of my 1st drive I found them to invaluable. I didn't have any trouble with this drive at all. I will say that the increased speed I picked up on my new drive was money well spent , especially considering I payed more for a slower drive that was not rewritable 2 years ago. I know there are less expensive drives on the market but nothing is worth the fustration of poor or no service department. That has been the main reason I shop at amazon.com! Thanks
I had quite a bit of difficulty setting up the remote the first time and I didn't feel I got very good help from Logitech. Once I figured out the setup, it has worked great! If I didn't have this remote, I would have to tell my wife and kids (and myself) everyday how to turn things on to watch TV, or play a DVD, or play Playstation. It really takes all the guesswork out. It even works the power on the Playstation 2. I give it four stars because it can be a little difficult understanding the program on the computer - but the remote works great!
Having owned a pair of Etymotic ER 6i series for a couple of years, I recently decided to upgrade to a pair of Shure E530. The fragile nature of the Etymotic cables kept me away from the ER-4P.After listening to the E530's for the past several hours, I am blown away. While the ER 6i's were a quantum leap above the standard Ipod headphones, the E530 are likewise another huge leap over the ER6's. Granted, the cost factor has gone up by the same percentage. That said, as with the cost of any item, perceived value is the issue. In this case, based on my level of satisfaction, I believe that I have received good value for this purchase.Been listening to a wide range of music from jazz, electronica, and classical. The smile has only gotten wider. For those people who complained about the level of base, my only suggestion is that you likely didn't insert them properly. Relative to the Er6's - much better base -- again, based on the price, I'd expect no less.I think that I'll be reluctant to go back to listening to my Paradigm Reference series loudspeakers.**** 11/28/08 Update ****After owning the Shures for about a month, I have to revist my rating. While I am awestruck by the sound, I have been nonetheless extremely disappointed with the customer service from Shure. In trying to try different earbud tips, I found that the tips on the stock headphones were stuck -- seemingly glued on. I even tried with a set of pliers... to no avail. When I contacted the seller, they acknowledged that this had been a FREQUENT complaint -- and that Shure WOULD NOT step up for this type of problem. However, I could "chance it and break the headphones, and then Shure might live up to their warranty". Needless to say I was shocked.I have tried to contact Shure on three different occasions -- I only received the canned "we will get back to you in 24 hrs" -- with no response. Also called the company, they took my message, and no one has returned my call in over 2 weeks.I love the sound from them. However, I simply cannot recommend any product where the company is unresponsive, or worse, to its customer base. Especially when a reseller admits that it has been a FREQUENT and KNOWN problem on behalf of Shure.
I use this software with my Garmin Summit GPS receiver. The combination is awesome. I no longer get lost on hikes. Definately, recommended.
The S2 fits nicely inside this case. It is not designed to accomodate anything larger. You use the camera strap to carry the case and camera together. If you need to carry other things (flash or assorted lens)in the case, look elsewhere.
If you have already used a wireless accesspoint before, then setting this one up is easy. Just connect to its IP address and configure away.The repeater was incredibly easy to set up using the default settings. Just plug the power adapter into it- that's it.BUT, note that if you have configured the main accesspoint with some of the security features like MAC filtering, you need to also set up MAC filtering for the repeater by typing in all the individual MAC addresses. Otherwise anyone can go on and happily share your wireless. To configure the repeater use your web browser to go to its ip address (shown on page 21).Done. Note however, you need to configure the repeaterRange appears to be about the same as most accesspoints.I like the fact that the accesspoint gives you lots of diagnostic and statistics options- something that has always been useful for if you are interested in finding out who is trying to attack your network. For example it will tell you if something is port scanning your router.One problem you might experience is that when doing some config on the accesspoint- like enabling MAC filtering, it will decide that your browser was already connected to the accesspoint and will not permit you to login twice. In that case, just power cycle the device.The second, and major problem is that the repeater is flakey. I would have to power cycle it almost every other day. The good news is that there is a firmware patch that fixes this. Once fixed the system is very reliable.
I purchased 3 of these for Christmas presents for the DVD players I also bought and they are just perfect for car viewing. The straps make the case very versatile for sharing one player, using the between-the-seats configuration, or by attaching to an individual seat for personal viewing. I'm not sure how easy it will be to remove the case and leave the straps in position because the plastic clips that hold the case are a little stiff. All in all, for the price, the case appears to be of good quality and will definitly do the job.
1) First purchase of NEW L7eh had 2 dead pixels. returned it to Best Buy for another try. Noticed later that Best buy put it right back on shelf in the box. Feb 3, 2003.2) Exchanged monitor for another NEW one. This one had a problem where a strobing vertical dashed(sometimes solid) white line appeared in applications when using 1024 by 768 resolution - even in MS word.(you could see if black text was in column where line appears). Tried for 12 hours various setting to resolve problem.3) Both monitors 1 and 2 had problems displaying some of the windows 98 desktop background screens. Some of the screens would strobe like they were electrified. Being a novice thought that LCDS might have problems displaying some screens. I was wrong. It was the product.Spent a few more dollars and purchased ViewSonic. Very NiceBetter dotpitch, contrast, and it works at any resolution.Easier on my eyes that Kogi.Disappointed with BestBuy.The best part of Kogi monitor was menu system. Easy to navigate with numbers from 0 to 100. The rest though, no good for me.
Item came way before amazon expected it to. Great reliability. I enjoy it and hope to buy more from this person again.
I use this to connect my computer speakers (2.1) to my Xbox 360, and I couldn't be happier with it. No hiccups at all, works perfectly.
I have this case , it protect my iod very wellpretty good quality case. it is leather case,good item!
Bought this lens at B&H while I was in New York over New Year's. I've had it about a week now, and it was the best 200 bucks I've spent on my D70. The shots I got from inside St. Patrick's Cathedral handheld, with no flash handheld were worth the price ALONE. Great Bokeh, fast AF, and of course, that beautiful 1.4 aperture setting. Can't beat it.
Amozon deliveered the product in 2 days. The new memory bars repaced the old one and increased my computer memory by 300%. Great service and great product.
We bought this for our nine year old. It was inexpensive enough to give her a try at digital picture taking and printing. It works fine--long delay been ability to take shots is my only complaint. [...]
This was the Amazon recommended case for the SP Silicon Power Armor A80 portable hard drive, but it is too small for the drive. Also, I ordered this case two days ago, received it today, and Amazon is selling this case for four dollars less than what I paid. I am very disappointed with Amazon's recommendation and pricing.
For the large amount of ink this printer seems to go through, it is gratifying that at least the print quality is more than acceptable.This is the printer I use in my home office, where I seldom print even five pages a day. I am not a novice at using printers, so it is a little bit of a surprise that the machine so frequently refuses to load a page for printing. I stand up, ruffle the paper AGAIN, reload, and usually it prints -- at least by the second or third time of going through these motions.Although my printing volume is very low, it is nice that the machine dependably produces "client worthy" documents, even when these include line drawings. Without question this is the best inexpensive printer I have used in that respect. The cost seems to be the speed at which ink cartridges run out. And it would be nice not to have to fuss so much about the paper.
I bought these after researching endlessly. For me, it kind of came down to deciding between these and a pair of the lower-end Grados. Since I didn't get the Grados I can't really tell you which one is better, but that I'm very happy with these. They're comfortable, sound great, and seem fairly durable.My two complaints are:1) These seem to be a litttttle cheaply made. Don't get me wrong, they're much better than any of the others I've used in the past (sony, ipod), and it's not like they're falling apart or anything, they just don't feel as solid as I maybe hoped they would?2) The amount of noise that escapes. I knew before purchasing these that there'd be sound escaping since they're open. It's quite a bit more than I thought it would be though. It's fine for when I'm at home doing some work, but it's kind of obnoxious when I want to turn up my music at work and everyone in the office can hear it. It's not a deal breaker though.Overall, I'm very satisfied with these headphones and would definitely buy them again.
Card seems well made, wireless connections worked good to about 25' max. distance. The "Blue Neighbors" device browser works well. I had no difficulty doing file transfer and dialup connections. Problems began when attempting to use a keyboard, the driver has no HID profiles and the bluetooth stack is not widcomm/drakar/MS V1.4+ compliant, so good luck getting third-party BT keyboard/mouse drivers to work with this card. Adding insult to injury, the driver also conflicts with the IR port in PPC2002, preventing use of an IR keyboard when bluetooth is operating.If all you need is simple networking/dialup/file push/printing, this card will work for you. Don't buy it if you want full bluetooth versatility in a PocketPC 2002 PDA.
Eaudiobooks are the greatest invention since Gutenberg - almost. Libraries make them available to readers for a few weeks and when the time passes the reader's license expires. No fees, no lost items, no trips to the library in inclement weather.Ipod does not have the ability to download these items - some money issue is my guess - and when my library subscribed to two of the eaudiobook providers (Netlibrary and Overdrive) I, grudgingly, had to purchase a new MP3 player. I've had my SanDisk for about three years now and have used it, mostly for book listening, but also for music and occasional downloaded photo display, almost constantly. I wore out a few earpieces, including a Bose one (don't get me started on that subject), dropped it numerous times and generally mistreated it in every way short of washing it in the washing machine. Why only four stars? For the past week I can only listen to it with one ear. (It's not the ear phones, I checked.) I'm ordering another one as soon as I'm finished here, this time for half the price of my previous one.Highly recommended (both the SanDisk Sansa and eaudiobooks).drora
I bought this for my hubby's Asus G73 17.3 laptop thinking it would fit with room to spare. BUT that is NOT the case he just barley gets it to fit in there & zip it up. While its a snug fit I didnt return it. Overall its a nice backpack we like the securtiy feature (can only be unzipped if its off your back) & it's comfy to use for long trips. Overall I wouldnt buy it again though just because of the snug fit with this specific laptop.
picks won't hold rollers. there is nothing else to say. Very Disappointed. Nothing Else to say. Picks won't hold rollers
Several other headsets did not work well with my Panasonic cordless phone. This one works very well, has excellent sound quality and is reasonably priced.
The build quality is excellent (item is quite heavy) and it clicks to different volume levels (which appear to connect to different taps on the built in transformer looking thing). Avoids any scratchy sounds you get on the potentiometer type volume controls.Includes two wall plates to match either decorator or standard outlet cover styles.
When you look at the pricing for Macro lenses you might be easily skeptical with the quality of this Macro lens. I was to the point where I took my camera body to a photography store and asked to use it in the store. I was immediately impressed with its close up qualities and the ability to easily create the "bokeh" effect when shooting my daughter running around the store. I did not purchase it on Amazon (but I normally do) just for the level of service and courtesy that this photography store provided.I was double impressed with the lens once I got it home and was able to shoot outside and indoors. The pictures are stunning for close up objects and it works equally as well as a portrait lens. I don't claim to be a professional and I'm sure that a $700 Macro lens has features for a professional that this doesn't offer. When I run into problems with this lens I suppose I'll find out what those features are.Happy shooting - enjoy if you buy this lens.
First off the Software is Horrible!! I have XP Media Center and the Win2000 interface program won't even run. The hardware drivers interfere with other programs on my computer; Now my Cineplayer has no sound and when i double click on my speaker icon in my tray, an error message comes up saying I have no active mixer devices available. I spent hours trying to resolve and my computer is still messed up.The remote is useless, I will have to get a Microsoft remote, and the picture quality using Media Center is POOR at best.Save your money and AVOID this item.IF YOU HAVE TO TRY IT, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND INSTALLING NORTON GOBACK OR SIMILAR SOFTWARE TO UNDO THE PROBLEMS YOU WILL HAVE. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!
I had the model 4000 of this keyboard, which is corded. I had to purchase a new keyboard and thought I would try this model. I love everything about it, except, It really hangs up when typing and you have to pause and wait on it to catch up. Same thing happens with the mouse from time to time. I'm not that fast, but when you are on a roll and have to go back and wait for everything to catch up and then retype, it's a pain. I have done some upgrades to my computer and will see if that helps some. If so and it solves this problem, I would change my rating to 5 stars.
I had no intentions of buying a GPS, but a friend showed me hers one night and I ordered mine the next morning. I was greatly impressed by the oral directions, the clarity and the many options available, such as finding an ATM, gas, restaurants by food type if desired. Great value for the money!
You can find this cartridge at any computer or printer store, but even with shipping you will probably pay more. In the very rare event that it's faulty (unlikely), Amazon.com will give you a new one. Hewlett-Packard makes great accessories and I found these cartridges to last longer than most with more "ink low" warning time than others give.
This item is impossible to use. It is not user friendly and there is NO figuring it out. The product manual sent with it is a joke. I am not one of those people who can't use or make electronics work. It was a Christmas gift and I can't send it back since it was purchased more than 30 days ago. I am literally throwing it away - as well as the $60.00 I spent!
Just for fun, I'm going to continue to leave this order in tact. I have no doubt that this order will not ever ship.
Would not install. I had to go to their web site and download an update. After the update, everything went smoothly.I have not tried all the features, but it was very easy to capture video and create a movie from it. Other than the initial intallation problem, I am pretty happy with this.
I like this memory stick , works great with my SONY PSP and My Sony Digital camera..this is a 5 star product..
Bought 3 of these HDMI cables after reading a review on them on CNET.COM. CNET uses these inexpensive HDMI cables to wire their "Electronics" testing lab and review a multitude of electronic products. These work as well as any high dollar cable. I'm using them on my 3D TV and 3D Blu ray player. And they work great. Don't be fooled by overpriced HDMI cables.
I purchased this memory along with a Canon XSi. The card would allow the camera to take pictures and would save them to be viewed via the camera's preview function, but I could not download any of the pictures to a computer or printer. I couldn't even recover the files using some high end data recovery software. I have since been using several of my 1GB Sandisk memory cards that I use with my point-and-shoot cameras and they work perfectly. Don't waste your money on this worthless piece of silicon and plastic. It's not worth the hassle.
It took long to recieve it. It took 3 weeks to get it and I had to contact the seller to what the deal was, they didn't contact me. Not very professional.
I purchased this product after reading a review in our local newspaper. The writer indicated that the Mstation was the best Ipod player on the market and was a great value for the price. He was absolutely correct. The Mstation delivers crisp sound at all volume levels. We have used it indoors and also to provide the sound for outdoor parties and have just loved it! I think it is one the the best new tech products of 2007.
Having spent $125 once for an iSight I was looking for a cheap alternative. Macs present twoproblems. First, with systems earlier than Tiger and Leopard (yes, we're still out there) iChat won't run with USB cameras (only firewire cameras). Fortunately there is nice third party software (iChatUSB) available for $10 (with a free demo version so that you can test it). Second, Logitech doesn't supply a proper driver. But there is an open source driver (macam) available from sourceforge. So the steps are 1) buy the camera, 2) download the driver and 3) download iChatUSB. The camera quality is nothing to write home about, but then presumably you're video chatting home so they can see for themselves. Having been gouged by Apple on my first camera (and on batteries) I get extra pleasure in using this camera. Ah yes, the clip works just fine.
Happy with this product and found no issues with it so far. i would definately reccommend this product to other photographers
Purchased to use with TV. Quickly found out that the volumn on the TV needed to be above 50% full volumn before the transmitter would stay activated and transmit to the speakers. Even when transmitter was active the range of the volumn control for the speakers is very limited.
This was bought for a medical office to scan insurance cards and drivers licenses into to our medical records system. It was essentially plug and play. We simply had to work out the sizes we needed for our scan area. It takes up almost no space.
Just as the title states, this print server will not work with Windows 7. I couldn't even make it through the setup wizard without having to plug the printer in directly to my computer and install the drivers that way. Then, the setup wizard would finally finish, and it would allow me to print a test page. I still can't print anything at all. I've talked with technical support, followed directions I've found on the internet, and nothing works. And from what I gather, Netgear has no intention at all of ever making this piece compatible with Windows 7. Save your money.
My old MirroMatic pressure cooker was over 40 years old & I decided it was time for a replacement. Instead of the old all aluminum pan I decided to get the stainless steel pan for ease of cleaning. What a difference! The aluminum core on the bottom provides the even heating, & the stainless steel makes for the easiest of cleaning. I really enjoy the rocker weight on top instead of my old weight with 3 different pressure settings. This one is so much quieter, too. Tonight, I'm making Swiss steak with only 18 minutes of cook time. You can't beat that. The cool down time is much faster than with the old aluminum pan also. I should have bought this years ago.
These are the perfect headphones. Like they have a good bass, it's not overpowering though. All the ranges of the music are just so clear. On the hd595 I have, the bass leaves a bit to be desired, also they aren't sealed. These are not super sealed, but they certainly sort of seal. Best part is you can wear them for a long time.You don't need a headphone amp if you have like a x-fi xtreme music, but you do with most soundcards.http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Pro-PHA40-4-Channel-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B003M8NVFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1334289581&sr;=8-1this works great with it1 down side, the cable conencting to the headphones, the cable like fell off, and you could see the bear wire... not impressed. I zip tied it back in, then hot glued all over there to create a seal. No downsides to to this other than looking fugly.
I have Bought other printers, sometimes I buy more expensive printers because I feel that they will perform and last longer, but a revue from Consumer Report told me that that this particular HP OfficeJetJ5780 all in one is fine and is priced right, I asked myself " Why Not" I have been very pleased with it so far.
My father bought this as a suggested add-on to the Amazon Kindle - and I suspect a lot of other customers but this product the same sort of way. What they don't tell you is that you need to buy two things - the power adapter AND an "iGo Power Tip for Amazon Kindle". With the extra cost ($12) we felt we were both deceived and cheated. Particularly because the picture for the iGo Autopower power adapter includes a picture of the Power Tip (not actually included). But we were determined to make it all work and after an extra trip to an electronics store it now does. Overall I was impressed by the product but beware of what you are really getting.
This product was easy to install. You just need to remove the front dash cover completely to easily push this replacement pocket in. It's sturdy so it takes a good push to slide it all the way to the back. Once done the front plastic plate that it comes with is not needed. I took it off and put the dash front plate back. Works perfect and also has two holes in the back which I'll be using to route an mp3 player cable from the top stereo.
The product works. The voice recognition is adequate but not perfect. The interface with the user is too difficult for an older person and requires assistance from someone with some computer savvy. The instructions should be printed in larger type and simplified.
i was impressed with the power for the size . the way my wife,s talking i think she,s going to take them i,ll have to order more for my self
This is a fine recorder for everyday use. It has decent sound quality and connects easily to my MacBook va USB. This is fine for a student or other non-professional use. However, I also have a Sony ICD-SX712 with a micro SD card backup which is a higher sound and build quality, although somewhat more expensive.
This case is great- protects the ipod very well. It's the only one I ever bought, and it has held up extremely well! Sometimes it is hard to tell if the ipod is turned on or not through the material, but you get used to it. I think it is great! People always ask me what kind of ipod it is! I love the colors, too! Definitely recommend it!
I bought one and went ahead and bought another.Setup was incredibly easy. Plug SATA drives in, update firmware, get IP address, start copying over files.This NAS works great on my mix network of Mac desktops and laptops -- both wired and wireless. The iTunes server works great (only drawback being the lack of playlist creation and manual refresh of the listing when adding new music), and with anApple AirPort Express with Air Tunes (M9470LL/A), you can just pipe your NAS stored Music right to your living room.Be aware that on initial connection it does take a few seconds for your hard drives to spin up (I have mine set up as a RAID 1 so I have to wait for two hard drives to spin up).
The construction of the set is moderate. I wouldn't recommend them for kids if you don't want them to get broke. But if an adult is using them with care, then they are going to last. The sound is phenomenal. I am very happy that you can adjust the bass boost. If it was always on max, then it would be way too much all the time. I listen to all genres of music, and these sound good for all of them.
Bought this for a Vtech cordless. Battery was reasonably priced and arrived quickly. As with a previous reviewer, I also received a higher capacity 600mah battery instead of the 350mah battery pictured. Very pleased.
For the price this cord is GREAT! why pay $60 dollars for the same quality! The product came in a timely matter and the picture is amazing on 1080p! did not know my tv could produce such a sharp high quality picture but it DOES now! :]
Well I must say the delivery from the company is fast so this by no means is a strike against them.This new and improved product has a bad habit of freezing. The product comes with a (supposedly) a free trial to napster but the website that is on the card does not exist.. I don't really care but for those who expect to use this.. don't!The little device does hold a charge for a good amount of time which is a big plus when you want to leave it in your gym bag for a week. I do always buy these but really miss the older model.
Ordered a "Structured Wiring Enclosure With Cover" with 5-6 day shipping and to my surprise, I received it the next day!Company promptly shipped my goods quickly, which is always great.The problems I had was one of the corners was slightly bent inward - maybe from shipping, making it hard to slip the cover on, but I just took some pliers to it and easily bent it back, no problem. So in the end, the metal is a bit "flimsy" but I'm not trying to stop a bullet with it or anything and it does it's job. Marked it down one star due to this though.Also, I ordered a telephone Module with dsl filter -[...] by Wired Home for this enclosure, inserted it to the enclosure and found that the cover won't slide on over the top with the Module attached - the module actually blocks the cover from sliding on.. so what I had to do in order to get the cover over the Module was I had to place one side of the cover on one edge of the back piece and then bend the other side of the cover slightly to the side in order for the cover to go over the module. Pretty bad engineering, but in the end it does it's job and protects my punched down wiring. Marked it down a star for this too.
Best bang for the price!!!!They are really loud...and perfect for computers...its the best for its price.the bass is amazing. Agreed, you cant compare this to some heavy duty speakers...but you can...almost...which is good enough!!
Definetely this world and its diversity fascinates me. Some people may don't like this book, but I tell you, it's the most friendly and easy to read book i've ever bought. It became a good company and it has enriched me a lot in general and specif knowledge of &quot;how&quot; things work over the net. A must for those interested in both sides of the life in the net...and those who can make their choices of which path to follow. The author has made his choice...have you ?
This is a wonderful addition to my Nikon D40, I have been using it both for "self-portrait" type shots as well as tripod exposures where I don't want camera shake. It's much faster to set it to snap the picture on remote press than to use a 2 second timer on a tripod for every shot.To answer several questions, it can quite easily be used from the normal position "behind" the D40 when on a tripod, just reach the remote slightly around the side of the hand-grip and point the remote in the general direction of the camera, it has fired every time for me.The included case is great to slip on your camera strap so the remote is always available, and so you don't lose this little gadget!Excellent purchase, worth every penny!
I have them on a glass top coffee table plugged into a cd player and it's the shocks seemed to to get stronger it's enough of a jolt to scare a person and it's not funny anymore so quite laughing...!
This low cost DVD player was well worth the chance and it has payed off. All of the DVD's I watch from my wife's home country plays well! This was not true for other high end equipment claiming they could play multiple region media! Very good - this has my recommendation
I bought this because of my job. I provide home care to patients so my schedule changes frequently and I have several people who set appointments for me. After having a few "double booked" appointments I realized I needed something I could check my schedule on the road. I also needed a GPS since I drive all over the state. This is perfect. It easily logs into my work VPN and updates my Outlook calendar so I'm always up to date (uses my cell phone as a modem due to its BlueTooth capability). It will also pick up a wireless network when available (and since I have wireless in my home it gets right on when I'm there). Since it gets right online there's no need to hook it up to the computer via USB. Which also means that I can easily update the Tom-Tom software without any wires! Love it! The drawbacks? Well, my only complaints are with the Tom-Tom software. While I love it, there are some inaccuracies. Mainly with country/rural addresses, it almost always drops me off anywhere from 1/2 - 5 miles off. Its guaranteed to get me to the correct road, it just doesn't get me to the correct house. Almost always it will have me turn Right, when I should've turned Left (so when I'm looking for an 800 house, I'll turn and be in the 900-1000's). No biggy, but its still annoying at times. And it can be off sometimes with new roads/intersections. Despite the few inaccuracies with the Tom-Tom software, I love this product and can't imagine being without it!
Since Amazon's description is too abbreviated, this is the Matte Black cartridge for the Epson 3800.
I bought this to use in my back office. I'm a busy doctor and the 20-minute setup according the color poster couldn't have been easier to follow. The printer worked GREAT right out of the box. It's fast. The included software runs easily but also offers options (like adjusting ink color levels manually)that allow you to be a little creative if you like. It's fast (great when we run out of a form unexpectedly). I love being able to scan a document to fax, type in the name and fax number of the recipient, add a few lines for the cover sheet, and have the computer take care of the rest. Did I mention it's fast? I plan to replace all three of my employees' printers with this machine!
Metra always makes the best harnesses. People come to me with their cut up factory wiring and i always use this to install a new factory radio in.
This software is a mess. I bought it for the &quot;fingerprint&quot; capability which is suppossed to be abel to identify audio tracks and supply title and artist info. It is not good. It identified about 85% of the tracks I tried, but the information is supplied field by field. That is, track number, title, artist, duration, etc. are each supplied separately and have to be placed on the label separately, with minimal formatting options. Is some cases I couldn't even get them all on the label.I would recommend that you look at other packages.
All I can say is that this is one amazing little home theater system! I was looking for something easy to setup and operate, limited wiring and the home theater experience without hassel or complication. This my friend is an outstanding product from Bose!The price was reasonable and for the size of my 18 x 22' living room, this system packs the punch you'd expect from Bose without making my living space look any smaller. A convenient setup disc comes with this system and I would say we've enjoyed it every day since we received it.For those of you with the desire for quality and performance in limited living quarters, this system is ideal! I would also like to mention that the stereo speakers are absolutely amazing and a full spectrum of frequencies come through with crystal clarity.
This remote so far works great. The web configuration is confusing and I spent a few days trying to configure the remote myself. Save yourself some time and call support. It helped tremendously and I learned a few things along the way. I would definitely recommend this to anybody. I have gotten rid of 3 remotes and I have not finished setting up the rest of my components. Its so nice not to have to change remotes every time you want to do something like watch tv and then watch a dvd.
Easy install in windows XP. Good picture quality. Jammin
This device was brought to provide NAT Firewall and VPN function for our small office of 20 users, and I would have to say, it worked pretty well for our environment. The setup and user interface is typical Linksys, not complicated and very flexible.The VPN setup can be very tough to configure, but once get it going, you'll find it extremely robust. Although other VPN router might have easier VPN configurations, the drawback of course is that those units are not as flexible and do not perform nearly as well as this unit.An advice, always keep the device firmware up to date, a lot of issues reported in the forum were fixed in the latest firmware. The newest firmware now supports Custom DNS from DynDns.org in Dynamic DNS which was notable.Many complain about VPN connection with XP is complicated and difficult to configured, RV042 also provide PPTP now, which I found extremely convenient, users can create PPTP client using XP PPTP client to establish IPSec connection with RV042 without the complicated XP IPSec setup.Overall, great product, I highly recommend to Small Businesses with a good network admin.
HELLO I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT AND IT WAS SO EASY TO USE. I LOVED IT AND I TELLING EVERY ONE OUT THERE THAT IF THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A CD SO THEY
I have been extremely pleased with this modem. It is compact, easy to install, and efficient. It is very secure. I would purchase it again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend it. The price was very reasonable, I thought.
To start off with, I had this unit set-up and transmitting a very clear picture across three rooms (~40 feet, same floor) in less than 5 minutes. Over this relatively short range, the digital tv picture is nearly as good as on the main tv. No interference problems whatsoever, and in my situation it doesn't matter much what direction the antennae are facing.Of course, YMMV -- some homes have interior wall construction that can drastically reduce the range of wireless devices.Additionally:-- The IR remote extender does work, and works well, however it is by far the most difficult part of the setup, and the instructions give almost no help with this part. Here's what you need to do:-Connect the IR mouse to the transmitter, and place the IR mouse DIRECTLY in front of and facing the remote sensor of the device you are trying to control. This location is only temporary - you just want to make sure it has a clear line of site while you adjust the transmitter and receiver.-Now play with the location of the transmitter and receiver, one at a time. It's easiest if you have someone to help you by trying to operate the remote while you adjust the transmitter and receiver. Keep in mind that the ideal position of the antennae is 90 degrees offset -- that is if one is straight up, the other should be horizontal to the surface it's sitting on. Once you have a functional remote, and are happy with the location of the transmitter and receiver, leave them in position, and now adjust the position of the IR mouse. I managed to fix mine to the underside of the shelf above my DVR box, facing back at the DVR, making it almost invisible. Operating the remote tv is now just like sitting in front of the main tv.Overall I give this unit 4 stars only because it would have been nice if the transmitter and receiver were designed to blend in better with a typical electronics rack, and they are finicky enough about placement that I'm not able to hide them as well as I would have liked. That said, the product does exactly what it claims to, and better than I would have expected.
I wanted a pair of binoculars to view birds visiting my cabin and deck. The general distance from my living room is about 30 to 50 feet. The Nikon 7216 works great! The image is sharp and stable. Focusing is fast and easy. This is a quality product, reasonably priced, and I give it 5 Stars. The purchase from Amazon was amazingly easy and quick to order. I received a notification email with details of the sale and tracking information for shipping from the seller. The product arrived UPS ahead of schedule. Amazon shopping helped me to save dollars in my budget versus having to pay for Obama's outrageous green policy with gas costing more than $4.00 per gallon. Obama's GSA could shop Amazon and save tax dollars too.
I got this case about two years ago and I still am in love with it. I suggest that you purchase the side view panel for it, its kinda hard to find but it brings this case to life. This case has five CD-drive bays and 3 hard drive bays all with rails for quick removal/instalation. it also has 2 floppy sized bays, one of them with a front panel opening or they can be used to mount two more hard drives if you would like. It also has 6 pci slots. The hard drives mount in sideways to most so they slide straight out the side of the case insted of into you video card. The case comes with one 120mm coolermaster fan and has another spot for one up infront of the hard drives. The metal rails on the outside of the case are actualy strong enough to pick the case up by but I wouldnt suggest toting it around by them because this bad boy is kinda heavy. Now time for the bad. the case has little plastic clips to hold in your pci cards and I have had a few of them break BUT you can still use screws on them so its not a big deal, I suggest you do use screws on them if you plan on using the pci cars alot, such as usb cards or on a heavy video card. The two usb ports on the top of the case are kind of cheep. I had one of them break and its renderd useless, the plastic diverder snaped off inside the port. The last downside is that if your like me and have two 120mm fans, 90mm cpu heatsink, and a huge video card fan going the case tends to pull alot of air in the front. The front of the case has a screen mesh behind it so nothing can get it and it stays clean inside but it does tend to get a flim of dust/cathair on the front. a quick wipe with the hand and a few short blasts of air-in-a-can a month takes care of this though. All and all this is the best case I have found other than a stacker.
We purchased this TV in Dec of 2006. We are very happy with it. It was very easy to plug and play...had it ready in no time for holiday... I would definitely recommed it to new buyers.
what is wrong? it will not fit in msy sony viao. get i am stuck
This is the first online review I've ever written, but I was compelled by how awful this product was and then by how indifferent the customer service was. I got this as a gift, and thought it would be great for my 6 year old son who likes to listen to kids music while he takes a bath. But the CD player mysteriously stopped working after about a month. Then, when I finally got through to customer service, the woman on the line said they could do absolutely nothing for me without a receipt (even when I offered to give her the serial # off the player, which presumably would tell them it was just purchased and is still under warranty). When I asked to speak to her supervisor, she said she had none. I would never buy anything from Memorex ever again.
Great headphones for the price. Sure, the noise canceling is not perfect, but then you're not paying the price of Bose headset. Besides, there's naturally some limit to how effective in ear headphones can be at canceling all noise.It is true to say that sitting at home on the couch and turning on the headset, some background hiss can be heard. However, get them on an airplane and you really notice the benefit as a fair chunk of the background noise is taken away. Or put another way, it's the first time I've not had the volume set to max so I can hear my music properly. the buds themselves are comfortable, and there's a choice of 3 different sizes to fit your ears. The canceling unit is a little heavy, but is designed to be hung around the neck by looping the headset wires behind the neck, so it's never a big deal.In short, these headphones aren't perfect, but offer a good degree of noise cancellation in a comfortable package and are excellent value.
My two year old loves these headphones. they fit him great and the long cord is great so the headphones don't get pulled off his head each time he turns his head. A great buy!
Made my own cat 5e cable, no complaints about this crimper, did not damage any connectors I used with it. I would buy again.
This unit is very handy for me. I have 4 sets of lights in my office controlled by X10. I keep this on my desk to have handy control of the lighting. Setup is not like it used to be with rotary switches. So save the instruction sheet so you can determine the house code or change it.
The Intex pool wasn't used for kids, but for flying underwater robots and toys. The pool was setup on a nice, flat area with a tarp underneath. It took a few hours to fill it up. Note: you will need to get a pump to fill up the ring located at the top of the pool. Luckily, I had an inexpensive plastic "camp" pump which fit the filling orifice. Blowing it up with your lungs would be a tedious and frustrating activity.The package arrives with everything you would need. Including a filter and pump. A nice surprise. The DVD is for folks who cannot intuit how a tub works.In all, a remarkable value and a tool for flying underwater robots, toys and kids would probably have a gas using this thing. BTW - Amazon delivered this product straight to my door in blazing speed. Right on, Amazon!
As a classroom teacher, I need a reliable, high-volume sharpener. I spend about $500 a year on supplies and really want to get value. I remember using the hand crank model in school as a kid and never having a problem, back when quality meant something.This X-Acto model is great -- from August to December. It then gradually gets worse and worse and finally gives up the ghost around spring break. Our team al had this sharpener. Every single one broke down. They are no good, period.X-Acto sells replacement blades, but they cost north of $20 -- with shipping, that's nearly $75 annually for a shoddy sharpener.I now haunt garage and estate sales, looking for 30- or 40-year old models. They outlive the X-Acto every time and provide a better point, besides.
I used this product on an Xbox game (which uses DVD format) The game was partially usable before. After the DVD doctor got finished with it, the game became completely unusable; the Xbox does not even recognize it anymore. I had followed the directions to the T.The general consensus seems to be that this thing works great on CDs (I didn't try a CD myself). But from my experience, and what I've now read online, this thing destroys DVDs. Buy it if you need to fix your CDs, not your DVDs.
I bought this to try out Skype. I hadn't ever tried it and was absolutely expecting crap quality of the connections. I was totally wrong.Further, I was wrong about this headset. I am amazed - really - at how well it works. It's not perfect, but it's a lot like a wired car kit. People can hear background noise. But it's simple, clear, and it was cheap.Great way to try Skype. And great thing to toss into my laptop bag to make calls. It works!
Great camera at a great price! The camera takes great pictures on auto and yet allows you to be creative with ALL of the other modes. Instant on and light as a feather. Fantastic deal!!
This after-market trim fits okay. I had to do some mods to hold the stereo in place at the bottom and it does not allow the wood flip up trim to be funtional on the E-39 BMW which doesn't really bother me. Overall, it does the job.
Will not read all formats as it siad it would. Tried to burn onto Ativa DVD+R DL, ten seconds into the burn it quits even after three to four new disks.
I bought my first Forerunner 201 2 months ago. It had so many wonderful functions, I purchased 3 more immediately for our running team. After 2 weeks, one went dead. Then, one by one, three went dead. Amazon is excellent in replacing new ones. But even the replacement broke down after a few weeks. I really like the product, but now I am looking for other options - Timex Distance+time, or Nevman.
I bought this amp to power two outdoor speakers (Dual 3-Way Indoor/Outdoor that I mounted under the eaves of my house over the patio. I struggled finding a bare minimum zone amp that had decent power and was under $100. I finally settled on this one despite some of the poor reviews.I just got it today and so far so good. It sounds pretty good but hard to tell since I've only used it on a pair of average outdoor speakers. Easy setup. The two inputs are nice and dual speaker output (I might add more speakers to my garage). I have a Y connector in the input 2 slot that connects my iPod to the amp. I then have my inside home theater hooked up to the input 2 passive output (my all-in-one home theater doesn't have an audio output---can you believe that??). I can now have the same music inside and outside. I also hooked my TV up to the other input so I can have TV inside and out. This will be great for football parties and other entertaining.I didn't want any bells or whistles..just a 4 ohm stable amp that could push about 50-60 watts RMS. And that is exactly what this amp is.I would recommend for anyone wanting a similar setup.I question the longevity of this product based on other peoples' experiences and I will update this review if something happens. However, for now I am very pleased.
I just finished a weekend trip on the deleware river. I had a water proof housing for my camera and its great to just take picture after picture not worrying about how many pictures i had left. also, video? Insanely long.
I got the lenses right on time. Haven't had a chance to use them yet, but I don't see any problems with them so far.
I have to disagree with Amazons Pros and Cons of this camera. Amazon rates that the con or the camera is the black and white view finder. However profesionally a black and white view finder is optimal.
The keys do not at all "look cheap" and they perform perfectly, without the clack-clack. The features all make sense, much more useful all around than the Microsoft Natural Elite it replaces (after one year, because several keys stopped functioning after a sponge-wipe). The F-keys function all the time normally: everything does. There is indeed logicality in the layout and, if it lasts, this is well worth the $20 tag! Knock off one star because the software surreptitiously installed a "sub-web dark" spyware, which was caught by McAffee and removed via SpyBot. I think that the touch typest might prefer a tighter key spacing, and pay more money for it.
The sound is decent, the drawback - no power adapter included in the set (12V DC) and no power input jack, only 2 bare wires hanging loose. Gave me a run around to get a transformer first, then I had to go to Radio Shack to spend additional $10 for female transformer jack connector, solder it to the wires.Also, there is no mention on Amazon or the Pyle web site about the receiving range - it's only 6 or 8 meters max.And, there is no real manual for this product yet, just small flyer type of paper included with basic info. No PDF product manual on the Pyle web site is available yet too.Otherwise, the headphones work well with a decent sound coming out of it within the specified range.
As the main tone cartridge for our printer, this toner works better and longer than the alternatives.
I have had my L32 for several months in my bedroom and couldn't be happier. I hung it on the wall with the bracket which I had to buy separately. I was hesitant because I had never heard of this brand but decided to give it a try because the picture looked so good in the store. It has beautiful crisp colors and great sound. I have it hooked up to a cable box with my Tivo and have had no problems whatsoever. I would recommend this television to anyone. In fact, I like it so well, I am going to buy another one! You get great quality for a lot less $$$.It is now June of '08 and my tv is still going strong. Absolutely perfect. I STILL highly recommend.November 12, 2009 Update: I am shocked to see all the bad reviews. All my other tv's that I bought at the same time have bit the dust but my little Vizio is going strong. Beautiful picture! My dad and brothers have all bought one because of mine and we are very pleased with our Vizio.
I purchased 2 of these 21" and 1 Gateway FPD2485W (24") for my Mac Pro. I got them because they where the second best for color for photographers under $1000. Apple Cinema`s being #1 under $1k.Well I have issues after 2 years. One the digital out will not work and had to switch to a analog cable. This worked for 3 months and now it goes black at random. I can turn it off and back on and it works or (mostly) doesn't. The other one is starting to flicker. Turning it off and back on works so far.The 24" one is great so far.
I needed a simple 8 port gigabit switch to wire up my new house in. It worked as described. The huge key is that it doesn't bring the speed to the lowest speed on your network, which is great because my tivo is not gigabit. I needed gigabit to share files with my server, and it does achieve gigabit speeds on all gigabit devices.
I must say, for such a ...piece of equipment, this device is not made very well. Before I purchased the Compaq, I owned a Palm V. Whereas the Palm never failed me, in less than a year of ownership, the Compaq has developed several problems:* My Compaq has fried its memory repeatedly* The stylus no longer clicks into place, that mechanism has apparently broken.* The silver coating is coming upThe color screen is nice, but doesn't make up for the headache or the cost. I wish I'd just purchased another Palm V when my last one was stolen.
I love this item.It has a disaster prepare mode,and it records all your data on either dvds or cds.CDS!!How cool is that!Now no matter what happens to my computer,I have 2 back up copies off ALL of my important,and some not so important,data.Ahhh...Peace of mind!!It was very easy to install.My computer recognized it immediately.Very cool machine!
Have yet to set the rate correctly, been monetoring for less than a month, already feel this particular P3 is going to be indispencible, this model is worth the extra cost for it&#8217;s ability to caculate cost as it&#8217;s name implies EZ is what I wanted,
Quick and easy no taxes instant code sometimes u can get it on sale unlike store bought cards .Don't have to run to the store when you need points just hop on amazon.com and buy and get code right awayThanks
While I've used this product only a couple times, my experience is positive. Unlike the previous FM transmitter I purchased, this one has a relatively strong signal in urban surroundings, decent sound quality, and does not sacrifice too much volume. Very pleased (so far).
I bought this from Amazon.com, and it was DOA out of the box (no fault of Amazon of course). Would power up, put in a DVD and it would try to spin up the disc and then say 'no disc' Tried several DVDs, no go. Returned it back using Amazon's return service today. Also, the player did not seem to have the 'ruggedized' outer rubber strip depicted on the edges of the screen portion of the player (see the photo which shows this black strip when the lid is closed, around the outer edge)- perhaps missing in assembly?
This projector is quite nice, but there are a couple of things you might want to be aware of, especially if you are thinking about this as a home theater setup. I bought this unit and found it unsuitable for my use, and here's why. The image projected is HUGE. You might think that's a plus, but I had to move it to no further away from the screen than the middle of the room in order to fit the image on a reasonable size screen.At a distance of around 7 or 8 feet, the image is a minimum of approximately 60 inches diagonally. If I moved it back to where it could be mounted on the wall (12 ft.) the image was nearly from floor to ceiling and almost 12 ft. wide. I don't know about your house, but an 8 ft. by 12 ft. image was not what I was looking for. Zooming all the way didn't help all that much at that scale. Unfortunately, I didn't even have the option of a ceiling mount in the middle of the room because that area is taken by a ceiling fan.The other thing is that it takes a very small amount of light to degrade the image unless you use a very high quality (expensive) screen. I can't see how it could actually be suitable in the daytime at all.So... I'm not really knocking the projector so much as suggesting you judge whether it will fit logistically into your home. If it does, then you probably can't miss with this projector.
Setup: fairly straightforward. There is a "wizard" setup for those who don't like to go through every single option screen. The screen navigation is laid out in a simple, but not intuitive manner - it takes a few moments to realize the buttons on the left change with tab options at the top, but the buttons on the left don't change if there are multiple screens on the right (like "next page" or a button to press). There is no "go back a page" - they expect you to hit the button to the right that is still visible. All my complaining about that aside - it's as easy, if not easier, to navigate and find settings than both netgear and linksys.Print server: no setup available on the router - it either is or is not plugged in. Software setup for PC works fine. Did not try it with linux yet.Wireless: finally, something that works with 64/128 bit WEP. Netgear never worked. Linksys was so-so. This works. NOTE: For those who want to limit ACCESS to the WIRELESS by MAC ADDRESS - this unit cannot do it. It can limit by MAC to the INTERNET, but that will also limit who can attach to the unit, both with wireless and with a physical connection. Most other units only use this filter to limit access to the wireless portion. If used, you have to put in all the machines connecting to it - both wireless and physical....Firewall: Syslog, email logs available. Nice. SPI works. DMZ support. Passthrough ports available. Works great with my nortel VPN client (this is always a good test of PPTP and so on).FIRMWARE NOTE: I had the hardest time getting this thing to work with windows terminal services. No matter what setting I used, it would lock up then drop the connection until I rebooted the router (software reboot). Some settings would go longer, but I could get it to lock up within 2 minutes. Nothing seemed to fix it - a few people have reported this on the internet, but since most people aren't using the terminal services part of windows on a regular basis - they would never know it.The fix was to load the 1.22 firmware, not the 1.23 that came with it. This REMOVES the 802.1X authentication tab (some type of shared radius key BS - if you want radius support, get a REAL wireless device) and it removes the 4X mode for the B+ series of wireless adapters (which I do not have anyway).TO LOAD FIRMWARE: you would need to run either executable (one for MAC or the other for PC) OR use the web browser to upload the file (requires either java or activeX - not sure) because it opens up the "open file" dialog box - meaning - experimental browsers, like those in my beloved linux box - don't work well with this. ALSO - it states in no unclear terms DO NOT UPGRADE USING A WIRELESS LINK. Use a hard wired computer. I went from 1.23 to 1.22 and back and forth and so on testing this remote desktop issue.FINAL FIX: load 1.23, hit the button to reset the router to the defaults, load 1.22, reboot, hit the button to reset the router to the defaults, then type all your configuration back in.Why the crazy steps? If you loaded 1.23, typed ANYTHING in the boxes that aren't available in 1.22 - it remembers and will cause problems, even though that option isn't availble in 1.22 (I tried this - several times for fun). 1.23 -> load setup defaults -> load 1.22 -> load setup defaults -> configure.Live without their crippled version of RADIUS (if you don't know what this is you don't need it) and who cares about the crappy 4X mode for the B+ stuff? Another marketing ploy anyway.Bottom line - with some experimentation, I figured out the firmware thing. IT has worked BETTER than the linksys ever did (can we say firmware of the week?) and improved over the netgears I have used (you can print and not be disconnected from the internet - thanks a lot netgear).4 stars because firmware is supposed to fix stuff, and their two listed updates should not have affected the RDP stuff in 2000/XP. But it did.
I am foolish. I read all these horrible reviews about the product and thought &quot;Maybe it won't happen to me, it won't break down, maybe it only happens to very few people&quot;. I was wrong. I had the product for 98 days. It worked perfect and I loved it, it was the best electronic I had. I liked it more then my mp3 player, my car stereo, my digital camera. It could do so much and was useful, easy, and fun. But on the 98th day at school, I turned it on and all it showed was that Palm Logo. The screen light kept flickering then after 10 seconds didn't light up. It just stayed there. I tried turning it off, taking out the batteries, and everything, but none of that worked. Still showed that Palm Logo. I thought it would stop after a few hours, so when I got home I took it out and it was still like that. I tried to soft reset and hard reset. Nothing worked. So after a week, it was still like this. I didn't bother to waste my time to call Tech Support, and plus I hear they charge you money to call them after the warranty. Eventually the logo stopped showing and it was nothing. So I gave the support a try... Palm refuses to do anything about it. Their forums weren't helping or their email or phone support. What a piece of junk. Well I sold it on eBay(even though i said it didn't turn on) and some stupid people still bought it for $75. I used that money to buy a Dell Axim X30, 312 MHZ Pocket PC. Same price, $199 and I have had it for 5 months and it still works perfectly. I have heard nothing bad about it. I traded that one up for one with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth intergrated and now its extremely functional. Until Palm gets their act together, go with the Pocket PCs. A little more expensive but better, more reliable, and more functions. I also plan on filing a lawsuit against Palm.THERE IS A REASON IT HAS A 90 DAY WARRANTY.
I am amazed at the sound these speakers reproduce, the highs are exceptional, and the reproduction of the lows are outstanding!
Yes, you have to load your own maps. I have loaded over 1/2 of the U.S. on a 512mb SD card. You could easily do the entire U.S. on a 1gb. This unit is cheaper than the C330 and worth the savings. The only difference is you need to load your maps off the CD which comes with the unit. I would recommend the dash mount, which works very well. The windshield suction cup does work fine, but it blocks your view a bit. The audible voice is a lot of fun - chose the British lady voice under options. The maps work well and seem quite complete for small towns or big cities. some streets which are new in the last couple of years are not on the maps.
It's very easy and efficient to set up. I used three computers and ipod at the same time. The internet is still fast. I love this!
I bought this unit based on information ...., which states the DMR E100HS's ability to read images and video from analog VHS, DV connections, SD or microdrives etc...however all is not true, which I would have known sooner, if I had downloaded the manual.Basically the only way it can read MPEG4 videos on SD [not pc cards]is when the unit has actually written the file itself. It can only read JPEG-TIFF stills from pc or SD cards. The only way to import any video into the HHD for editing is by connecting VHS, S-VHS, or a direct feed from your digital camera, or TV.The unit it easy to work, and does a nice job with the DVD's from VHS. You can also hook it up to your TV and record shows onto the HD.However, I would advise anyone interested in this unit to download the manual and read carefully so you undestand it's limitaions BEFORE you spend the money.
After reading tigger221's review I ordered this unit. My house had recently been hit by a surge and I lost tv's, but not the PC since it was on a surge protector. The TV's went because the surge went through the cable lines, so I needed a cable modem surge in addition to the lines and phone. Its a substantial amount of protection, 1080 jules is double what I had. The prior unit did protect, but also failed and needed replacement. The plugs are far enough apart in two socket to take the big plugs for the printer and other peripherals without blocking another plug. The directions were clear, and the cord was sufficiently long. It was a little expensive, and that held me back from five stars. Still a good value. I hope to not use the protection claim offered, which is very good coverage.
Usually I don't review products, even good ones. And these are a good product. Small, portable, fit me when other in-ears won't (at least, others in this price range). Sound great, at least for casual listening - I wouldn't pick them over my Sony 7506's, but they're great for everyday iPod use. I stepped on one once, and it was just fine. But the thing that made me have to write this review was this - I put them through the wash, and they still work perfectly. The entire wash - washing machine, dryer, the whole thing. Plugged them in, no problem at all. So if you want some good-sounding, extremely durable headphones for on-the-go listening, you owe these a serious look.
Works just fine in my printer. It should, it is from Canon.
This is a closed-ear headphone. You can enjoy your music without noise. It is light and comfortable. The sound is really great for the low-end headphone. The more important thing is that the price is really cheap. I have three headphones. Now, I wear this one all the time when I need to listen music privately. No regret to buy it. Try it, you will love it.
Although this is a fairly simple camera, we could not figure out to to record video clips without being hooked to the computer. My grandson emailed to vivitar 2 times with no response. Phone calls sit on terminal hold! The instructions do not explain usage..We still have not figured this out and I feel I am a fairly intelligent person. And to top it off, it takes lousy still pictures.
I purchased one of these units 9 months ago because I loved the size. The compact design makes it easy to leave on a kitchen counter, or anywhere and tote around the house.Unfortunately, even with scarce use, the CD motor started making a loud hissing sound when playing CD's that made the unit unusable for CD playback. Sony guarantees labor for only 90 days, so they informed me that it'd cost me $42 in labor plus shipping for them to service this unit.While I don't expect any CE vendor to warranty and stand behind their products forever, this speaks of Sony quality or at least of this model.
This is a great prosumer (entry level pro) camera. Although it has only 1 CCD chip, it produces pictures close in resolution to that of the 3 CCD camcorders. The size and weight make it perfect to carry around and on vacation. The pictures are near broadcast quality, and if you want to shoot good looking movies, go for it! I plan on shooting stuff for church that I will edit on my PC (with Premiere) and I'm sure it will look great. If I decide I want to shoot something to be widely distributed, I will probably get one of the Sony 3 CCD chip 'corders.All the controls are intuitive. The right hand holds and controls the camera. You can switch the camera on and into recording mode with the thumb, and then use the thumb to start/stop recording. You can zoom with the index finger, but be careful as the zoom works fast and you will need to get used to it (which is probably true with any camera). There is a small screen that pops out and replays, or can be used as a viewfinder. Both the eye-view finder and the screen are color. The VCR controls (electronic, no buttons) light up and can be used when the camera is put in VCR mode (by thumb control), and there are controls underneath the screen. Finally, you can take and store your digital still pictures, as the location for the memory stick is right underneath your hand as you control the camera. I can't speak to any still pictures as I don't have a stick and have never used that feature....The most pressing problem I see is the tape entry location. It is on the bottom. That's fine if you always shoot by hand, but if you use a tri/monopod as I have done (and many would want to do for comfort) you have to take the stand off to access the tape. This one obstacle is why I ditched the camera a star, so if you plan on always shooting by hand, it's great. Also, with steady shot you can get away with hand shots. But if you want to do weddings (and you can do that professionally with this camera) you will probably want some sort of stand device, otherwise your arm will give out on you.The Carl Zeiss lenses, as you photo buffs know, are the best in the business, but there are no interchangable lenses on this camera. All in all, the people that this camera fit perfectly are those wanting the best vacation pictures, those getting started in digital video, and anyone who wants a great resolution camera that doesn't cost 3 grand. No complaints except the tape entry and with the size, Sony may not have been able to help that.
This item works very well. I wish you could also use it without it being plugged in.
I own both the 460 as well as the 470 models. The 460, by far, to me, prints much better and clearer than the 470.
Length:: 2:01 MinsMy Uniden phone system has 5 handsets,Uniden TCX800 Accessory Handset for TRU8800 Expandable Phones (Silver/Black). All 5 batteries needed to be replaced and I was struggling trying to decide whether it was worth the cost to buy new batteries vs buying an entirely new Panasonic phone system for not much more money than the batteries would cost. Well, I bought the Panasonic phone system. Turned out to be a terrible decision because the phone was horrible so I took it back and bought the best quality batteries I could find. The Lenmar CBC446 was the battery I chose. It was a direct replacement for the BT-446 battery specified for my phone.I have had really bad experiences with the generic looking, white cased, "Made in Chine" batteries that you see for really low prices. We're always attracted to low prices but sometimes you do get what you pay for and in the case of those cheap batteries, they never lasted, never held a charge, never allowed my to use my phone like when the original batteries that came with the phone were in it. So I was very happy to find that these Lenmar batteries really do hold a charge, really do last a long time and really do have some quality to them.Worth noting is the 850mAH rating of these batteries, when the norm seems to be 800mAH. That's a significant increase in capacity that will translate to longer life between charging in your phone.These are well worth the cost and I'm glad I kept my Uniden phone system which is now good as new since I've replaced the generic batteries with the Lenmar.
Bought it for for my computer when it came time to add more hard drives. It came with all the necessary screws. Worked just as expected. Would buy it again when I need it next time.
I was not looking for a privacy feature. I wanted antiglare for a 24&#34; monitor, but couldn't find one. My wife has vision problems and can't deal with the glare. The mounting tabs didn't work, so I used scotch tape. The screen was installed matte out. I am use to sitting next to my wife when she uses the computer. Now I have to sit directly behind her to see the screen. The antiglare works fine for her.
Camera is way better than the sony HC1. Night shooting is great and colors appear natural and there is not much noise or smudging of colors. Would recommend it in a heartbeat. My 37 inch 1980x1080 LCD becomes an window when I hook up this camera to it. Great buy!
Like this beast. Only downer is that I needed to plug it in to charge my devices. Nice to have one place to plug all the stuff in and the two top ports are handy for thumb drives and temporary connections.
I bought this DVD player because Audiovox has a reputable name (compared to brands such as Mustek, Coby, etc.), however, my experience with this unit has brought the Audiovox name down a few notches.Besides having very poor sound quality, I had to return the player because it would pause in the middle of the CD. Then, after a few seconds, it would restart. It did this about 15 times per DVD. As time passed it would not even restart and I would have to reboot the machine. Not good. Though the picture quality is good (not great) the sound quality and the playback problems makes this a machine that you should pass on. For the money range consider the Polaroid or Sony. Happy viewing.
I gave my daughter an iPod Shuffle for a Christmas gift. It was all she wanted and I figured at ninety-four dollars and change, a little expensive, but it's an iPOD -- what could go wrong? Well, everything thats what. The first in the laundry list of problems, loading iTunes. Day 1, we must have loaded and reloaded this program more times then should have been necessary `til it finally took. My daughter was then able to download her existing music library and enjoy it for about three days until it just stop playing. Between the two of us, we went through all the troubleshooting tips, suggestions and the infamous "5 R's" over and over again to no avail. I even deleted some programs from our computer in hopes that this would allow for some disk space for the iPod program. I doubled and tripled checked my recently bought, 6 month old computer for viruses, conflicts and all the things the Apple website said to should do. After a couple long nights of agonizing over and troubleshooting this thing, I finally came to this conclusion -- my computer is fine, this iPod shuffle is not. My daughter and I have just given up on the darn thing altogether. It's packed and ready to be returned -- and she doesn't want another one ever again. Apple should be ashamed.
I looked for MONTHs to find the perfect portable DVD player. One that combined quality, size, durability, and aforibility. I came out with this one, and I'm very happy with my choice. The picture quality isn't perfect, but I don't really know what to compare it too. It was very easy to work. I took it right out of the box, plugged it in, and watched a movie. (If you're watching a movie with no battery it uses the wall outlet as its power source, if you're not watching a movie, it charges the battery) The only problem, even though its very small, was that I had trouble getting the battery in the remote! And unfortunately the remote doesn't have a volume control... but its not THAT terrible. This comes with a cord to plug the player into your TV, and the quality of this is just as good as any other DVD player. Another thing I like about this player is that is allows you to write VCDs and play them. Many players have copyright locks and don't allow this. But because of this, I can burn VCDs of home videos and play them on my DVD player! Its great... In conclusion, this is the perfect player for just about anyone. There are a few kinks, and the screen isn't as big as some of the other players... But so much makes up for those little things that you won't care about any of it. Great job Panasonic!
Definately mount it to the wall, it is a little 'tippy' free standing Looks great on the wall.
Very cheap yet High quality! I was about to buy 1 from CVS for $15. I got this one instead for like 3 bucks. Very good quality, no static no issues really. very happy with purchase
I wanted a large capacity card for my PDA to store mp3 songs and photos. This one works perfectly. It came at a great price and was shipped fast. I am very happy with it.PS - It is now September 14 and this card still works. No problems.
This review was written on an Apple Extended II Keyboard plugged into a Griffin iMate which is plugged into a MacBook Pro. It works fine, and no drivers are needed. For hardware other than keyboards or one-button mice, you're on your own.
Just what I needed and it cost less than the gas to go buy it.
I've looked at these for awhile now and finally bought one. I needed something for my bathroom and since the plug wasn't situated in the right place this is perfect on my shelf. Reception is CLEAR and the unit is modern and cool looking. And I can plug in my little iShuffle too. It'll be great for the backyard this summer. Worth the money. It's changed my whole attitude in the early morning hours getting ready for work!
I live in Idaho, and actually, really, go into the wilderness. The level of detail provided by garmin's u.s. topo offering is honestly not sufficient for accurately setting waypoints. National Geographic's state series is indeed sufficient (in fact it's the best for Idaho). Not to be cruel, but being able to download inadequately detailed map source is not nearly as important as being able to download truly accurate waypoints. Buying both packages would obviously be the best solution, but really you can set up all the detail you need (for getting in &amp; out) using just national geographic (whereas you can't with garmin's u.s. topo stuff).Critical note: I strongly recommend not carrying *just* electronic maps if you really, truly, go into wilderness. Electronic toys aren't foolproof - they break through no fault of your own, they get dropped, can get destroyed if you fall, etc. Paper maps should *also* be carried - ideally ones printed out just for your current trip.The garmin hardware itself is truly impressive. Their mapsource topo offerings, on the other hand, need a lot of work. It's as if the people who did them never visited the U.S., and/or never really went into many of the U.S.'s real wilderness areas.
I've used both the 430EX and 580EX, but I own the 430EX. The 430 is a great flash, actually, but if you are a pro, shell out the extra clams for the 580; It has more options, stronger flash, and a faster recycle time. I lent my camera to someone to shoot a wedding and only every other picture of the processional came out because the flash didn't recycle fast enough (with new batteries), same thing for the reception. I hate missing great shots because the flash isn't ready. As long as you don't expect to take too many pictures in a row, it's a great piece of equipment... I plan to buy the 580 some day and use this one as a slave unit (a very cool, built-in feature)
I chose to pick up this guy over the ipod mainly because the ipod uses itunes and aac. I'm one of those "bad" guys who prefers to pick up my tunes from p2p networks without the hassle of converting to apple's format.Some pluses about the carbon:-Supports wma, this works really well with j river media center which allows you to upload and convert to wma on the fly.-great battery life, some people are complaining that they want a removable/replacable battery, but by the time the battery goes dead the player won't be worth keeping by then.-I personally like this design better than the ipod; as one reviewer said, I think the design appeals more to a male audience that finds the ipod a bit too toy-like.-I use this to also listen to audio books in the car (via the Belkin Tunecast II). The carbon supports the audible format, but I just rent audio book CD's from my local library and upload them onto the player.-the 5 gig seagate harddrive can be removed, and it actually works in most devices that use type II compact flash (yes, it's that small). But from what I hear there are bugs with replacing a CF card back into the carbon.Some cons about the carbon:-Like any other mp3 player, the stock headphones do not bring out the potential of the player. There are alot of earbud headphones on the market, but I recommend the Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia for those on a budget (amazon has it for 27 bux). These earphones appear to be nearly identical to the MDR-EX71LP's, but the 71's have only a 15 inch cord because it's designed for players with a remote. The 71's come with a one meter extension, but the adapter looks bulky and the overall length becomes too long. Also, if you get static just put some clear nail polish around the base of the earphone jack to prevent direct contact with the metallic casing. of the carbon.-the playlist feature cannot be edited from the carbon itself, and mine takes a bit long to process the playlists but only after I've uploaded new songs. (not a big deal, only about 10 more seconds and that's only after i've synchronized).Overall, a very good buy considering the features, performance, and price. Plus, you avoid becoming an ipod clone.
Works well, decent [not great] photo printing. Scanner function works well too. Does the job.
Very good price. Words well except for the time recording mode on my older model Zenith TV/VCR combo
Wanted a tablet pc that I could use for work and wanted an ipad just because. Got a used hp tc1100 for about $130 and it is great! Because it is older it may not have the best specs but if you can upgrade to 1.5GB of memory, it works good for surfing the web. I also use it foe Netflix. And with the new Android Bluestacks download, I am able to run some android apps on it. Yes, you have to use a stylus instead of your finger but for under$ 150 it is perferct for my needs.
I use it as an audio pad between line out on my receiver and my Olympus LS-7 digital recorder. Tames the line level output quite nicely, and I hear no distortion whatsoever. It is after all, a passive resistive element that provides the attenuation. I don't see how this can impart any distortion, as others have claimed.
I ordered the CD-R because of other reviewers and have been very happy with the data burns and printing of the labels. Definitely recommend. Although I might go to a higher gloss finish the next time.
It has happened several times in my room before I entirely dropped my camera and lenses out of my bag on the concrete driveway last Saturday. Without knowing that your bag is not zipped up completely and if you lift your bag up, it spills your camera and others out of your bag in a split seconds. This morning, I paid $570 to repair my 5D II and two L-lenses at Canon Service Center. What can I say...I HATE the bag! :-)Update: Canon Service Center re-estimated the repair service charge. Now the final charge is $981 !!! A cheap Canon bag takes that money out of my pocket for its mother company. :-(
We love the TomTom. It is very simple to use. We particularly like the patient voice which very seldom becomes irritated with our poor tech skills. Only complaint was the voice can become muted without our knowledge, and we passed our tournoff point. We read the directions and it told us how to turn voice back on, and we were directed to turn around and back we went to our destination.We loaned the unit to a out-of-town relative, who said he would never hhave gotten to the train station using a standard map. TomTom took him right to the door.
First off, what you see is NOT what you get - the picture is of a different AC adapter than what is delivered. Also the product description says "New PA-10 family Dell 2-prong AC adapter" - it's actually the 3-prong version, which is less reliable. Also: it is NOT COMPATIBLE with my Inspiron E1505 - it provides power, but doesn't recharge the battery! The fact that I'm able to run my laptop at all is the only reason I'm giving it 2 stars - you're better off looking somewhere else for your power needs.
Monitor came in 2 days well packaged. No dead pixels. Extremely easy to set up, plug n play- took 1 minute to set up. Stand is stable. Colors are vibrant-very fast response time -5ms. Games, DVDs, video look great.
I got this amp about 4 months ago when i have 2 10 inch sony xplod's. It made them hit HARD in my hatchback. Then i upgraded to 2 12 inch kicker cvr 4 ohm DVC. It was hitting so hard it was knocking my rear view off, then it started getting a little hot, no problem right? Until a few days ago, i smelled melting wires...It wasnt though, it was the fuse in the amp. This amp hits real hard, with the right subwoofers, but do NOT put this amp with powerful subwoofers. Keep it with less powerful subs.
Great mid priced headphones. Warm, full, but round bass response. good mids, crisp highs without edge or vibration. These things are ugly as sin but they are relatively well constructed (though cheaply) and very comfortable. Very good overall sound across a wide range of music, and modestly priced for the great sound quality. That said, all the money that has gone into producing these cans has gone toward sound reproduction, leaving little for build quality. These are fine for home listening but would probably not last long as regularly used portables. I've been using mine at home regularly for 9 months now and they show almost no wear, though aside from the occasional fall off the back of my bald head, I am pretty nice to them.
As Mr. Brian stated in his review--this is a great refill system BUT you MUST NOT wait until your cartridge is empty. If your cartridge is empty or almost empty it has already to started to dry out internally. The ink will not totaly absorb. Think of the inside as a sponge. As long as it is "damp" it will absorb. Try refilling the cartridge when your visual indicator indicates about half to a quarter available. I usually try to remember to refill ATLEAST once a every month. I write the date on the package. If you also do the color refill, that must be done sooner since each color reserve is smaller.
I have no idea what the two ... below are doing wrong, perhaps they didnt read the minimum requirements on the back of the box? I am running windows 2000 with 768 mb of ram and a 850mhz processor, this is the best scanner I have ever owned. Its fast small and compact and works better than most 150.00 scanners. If you want a great scanner at a great price and know how to read the box to check for sys req, Then this is the scanner for you.
I recently ordered the Nikon Camera Bag under review and found some changes from some of the features that have received negative comments in previous reviews. The exterior fabric turns out to be identical to the exterior fabric on the soft case that came with my Nikon SB-600 flash, suggesting that the camera case does in fact come from Nikon. There are only two snaps on the side of the case, with none at the ends, although a number of reviewers complained about having to snap four clips in order to close the case. The shoulder strap has a pad on it, although it is not the world's most comfortable pad and tends to slip a bit on the shoulder. I replaced it with a FA-031 Post Office Shoulder Pad from Domke. The arrangement on the inside works, although it is somewhat limited. It holds my Nikon D-200, surprisingly with the MB-D200 grip and battery pack attached and with the Nikon 55-200 mm kit lens attached. With that configuration, there is room for my SB-600 flash and my Nikon 18-55 mm kit lens in the two vertical pockets at the opposite end of the case from the camera cradle end. I can use a double end cap to put my Nikon 35mm 1.8 prime lens on the end of the 18-55 mm kit lens, which allows me to carry everything except my Nikon 50 mm 1.8. If I put the latter in a soft bag, there is room to squeeze it in beside the lens mounted on the camera, but then things are becoming too crowded to conveniently work with changing lens around. If I want to carry the camera with the 35 mm mounted, which is the lens I generally use at present, then I have to choose between carrying one of the zoom lens or the flash. There is a pocket on the bottom floor of the case with a lid that lifts up that works for the storage of my remote release, etc. This pocket is just in front of the area designed to receive the grip/battery pack when attached. The case has two small pockets, one on each end, large enough to hold some batteries but not much else. The side pocket is long with space for three batteries of the type that power the camera, but too narrow and shallow to conveniently hold the flash. There is a handle on the top of the case that is adequate. I have not used the case long enough to determine how well it holds up, but the top flap seems stiff enough to maintain a seal around the side and ends when the camera case is carried by the handle. There is a pocket on the inside of the lid that serves well to hold lens cleaning tools, and a thin pocket on the rear that would hold some printed matereial on one sort or another. What is interesting is that the case is designed to accomodate the battery pack/grip, but forces one to choose between a flash and a zNikon Digital & Film SLR System Case Gadget Bag for D3, D3x, D700, D300, D200, D90, D80, D60, D5000, D40x, D40, D3000 & D300s Camerasoom lens if there is a need to carry the set with the 35 mm prime lens mounted.
After using the 8500 for almost 6 months now, I figured it was time to write up a review. Reading the good reviews on Amazon convinced me to buy the detector in the first place, but my experience with it have been spotty at best. About 50% of the time the 8500 would detect radar or laser before I could see the speed trap and have time to slow down, not great odds by any means. Today I got pulled over for the third time in 3 weeks. Each time I saw the cop before or just as the detector gave an alarm, either way it was always too late.The detector has always been mounted securely to my windshield, with a clean view of the road ahead. It's possible I have a defective unit, or maybe the state troopers in Maryland just have better tech than the 8500 can handle...either I still have to rely on my own senses. I really wanted a good detector to save me those times when I wasn't paying attention, but as you can see from the 1 star this unit isn't doing the job. The 8500 has easy setup and some nice features, but effectiveness is what matters here, and this gadget falls way short.UPDATE - I have found that how effective these detectors are truly depends on what your local police department has in the way of radar tech (and possibly their setup techniques). For example in my home county, the county cops radar will NOT set this detector off. However, it does do a decent job of detecting radar from Maryland State Police (go figure).
Puts out a pen point light, great if need a small light rigt on a certain area on keyboard, flood light it isn"t. Got item quickly.
These speakers sound really well for the price!The tweeter is a bit on the bright side, but still good sounding.You'll immediately notice the quality drivers in this cabinet!Too bad only 2 of them are real drivers, the others are passive drivers.These cabinets shine by themselves. Because of the passive drivers there's some booming lows, but no real deep lows.Also pairing it with a subwoofer is rather difficult, because of phase issues with the low frequencies between these speakers, and the subwoofers or speakers of other kind. For that reason, if you plan on pairing these speakers, just pair them with the same kind only.Also, I get great results with this amp:LP-2020A+ Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Mini Amplifier with Power SupplyThe overall sound is a bit on the bright side, doubtless it's the amps fault, but also the slightly bright tuned cabinet in combination with the brighter amp.Both are a perfect combination for a stereo Home Theater.The amp uses only 4Watts of power on the AC, and the speakers sound awesome, on volume levels just topping normal conversation!Even at 10W this setup can be very loud!I also tested these speakers with a 100W power amp, and they can get really loud; but I prefer my LP2020 amp.
No problems at all, I use it with my D51000 and it works like a charm. Reasonable price and good quality product, recommended.
Bought this tri-pod for my teenage son. I was a little hesitant, as some reviews tended to depict the product as cheaply made and unstable.I have to think those reviewers were used to more professional-grade photographic equipment. This project exceeded my and my son's expectations. It's easy to use, seems well-made and well-equipped; it's light and easy to carry. It's everything we wanted and much higher quality than we expected for the price.This purchase is not being used by professional photographers, so I'm not comparing it to more expensive models made for such use. But for the average photo taker/video maker, it's a great choice!
good UV, it is all transparentI install it on my canon 50mm F2, it works very wellI will be back
I bought this for traveling with my iPod and had very low expectation. Should be low cost, small and not totally flimsy.The size and premise of these speakers are exactly what I was looking for. But the sound, oh the sound, is complete garbage.I wasn't expecting much, not a lot of power, and not top shelf sound definition, but these start distorting the bass at about 25% of their max output, forcing you to turn the sound way down. You can get better sound and more juice out of those $7 unpowered cheap speakers you can find anywhere. A work around is to cut off the extreme bass with EQ. but couldn't they figure that out in the design stages?If you care about sound quality do yourself a favor and skip this.
Yes it's a monitor cable and it works just fine thank you...what more would you need it to do?? hehe this cable works perfectly and if your needing one look no further!
This is a good entry level digital camera for those on a budget. But if you are a hardcore photography junkie then pass up this one. I bought this camera just for shooting. Film cameras are a dying breed and I could edit my digital pictures on my computer, not to mention how easy it is to send pics on e-mails. Well so far I had no problems with the camera, easy to point and shoot. There are many great features on it, my favorite is the candlelight setting, which makes pictures look soft when taken in a dim room. Overall this makes a great first digital camera, but for experts, not for you.
I don't have much to say about this, it works as it should and arrived as pictured. The outlet seems built well and I have no concerns about it's durability.
I've had this 2 years and have used it to make tomato juice for canning and apple sauce.It works great. I recommend it.
This filter more or less stays on my wide angle lens, esp. when I'm shooting during daylight. Has to be cleaned regularly as it smudges something awful, but it makes everything look nicer, giving me wonderful blue skies and fluffy white clouds. Makes water look great too, very fluid instead of static. Well-made and highly recommended.
Pros: Works with TiVo Series 2has solid connection with ethernet cableindicator lightsCons: none
Just a good solution to salvaging a disk from a "replaced" computer. all good.
I needed a stand for my camera and my nephew told me about this one, he had recently purchased one and loved it. It is so small you can actually take it with you anywhere if you had a need to. It really is a great little stand, i have not had any issues with mine at all. It was nice and sturdy when i placed my camera on it, at first i was a little worried that something so small would hold it, but it did and i am one happy customer. Thank you!
Beats me, I just got it yesterday but I'll update this review as time passes.I have an HP and they seem to be prone to heat prostrate so I decided to get this yesterday, especially since last year the factory installed blower spent too much time kicking into emergency mode than I liked. This computer automatically turns the factory fan up to high when the air temperature reaches 72 degrees and it is loud. The Vcool I bought at Staples is only about one third as loud when turned up to high.Pros: Has a high RPM.Three speed selector switch.Glows blue when turned on--pretty but who cares.On low apparently is/almost is, silent.On high about one third as loud as factory fan running full blast.Apparently blows the air it sucks-in straight up.Also I seem to remember some of this air is blown down--not much.I'm not sure about the temperature difference, however my computerfan usually goes high speed about six times a day, today it turned on only once.The price is fair--no s/h charges.Cons:So far, only one: they should have included instructions with thethe device instead of assuming everybody can reach them on theinternet for a down load. I hope I hooked mine up correctly.I'll add to or take away from this review when I know more--bye!It is April 18--all is well.It is Feb 11, 2008--all is well.June 14,2008--it's still working fine!
Great price, item was shipped promptly and packaged correctly. I had no issues at all with the purchase or the seller
I received this mouse quickly. I've been using it for just over a month. It was easy to install and is very easy to use. I'm very happy with this purchase.
This product has worked well, and is quite good. It is very small, can hold an hour of your favorite mix of songs, and has VERY FAST transfer rates with the computer. It has a nice changable appearance and a backlit display so you can see it easily in the dark. It does have a couple of setbacks though. First, other people have said in their reviews that the middle button jams. I haven't had this happen to me, but be aware of that. Second, it doesn't hold a lot. I assumed that when it said it can have an expansion of 340MB, that I could buy the player, save up some more money, then by the expansion. This was a bad assumption. I bought this in the summer of 2000, and the 340MB expansion isn't out until Fall 2001- if all goes well. There are, however, 32 and 64MB expansions available now. The 64MB is around $...! I can't wait to see what the 340 is!Be aware of the troubles, but if you want an hour of music on the go, that loads in fast, get this. If you are take a long trips and need music that will last a long time I suggest a CD player that can read MP3 format on CD's. Rio Volt is one by this company. A large storage MP3 &quot;jukebox&quot; is another option.Happy buying.
Ordered from Market Seller, and received this product immediately. Charger works great and seller was prompt in shipping it to me.
Using for my subwoofer to my home theater system and have zero complaints. I found the bass to be a touch more responsive after upgrading to this cable.
Functions exactly as advertised. Fairly easy to setup. Picture quality is perfect on remote PC...a little choppy on PSP, but that is probably a PSP limitation Overall, very, very satified.
A very handy little item. About the size of an Altoids tin. Has about a 6" USB cable attached that is concealed under a cover. Powered through the USB cable. Great for transferring files between independent computers. Holds a fair amount of data so transfers are fast and efficient. Highly recommend.
I bought this for my 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ and it fit perfectly into the Jeep. It was easy to install.
Couldn't get it to work with AIM, but it didn't much matter, it works magnificently with MSN Messenger. I've never had a problem with it, I've rarely ever had lag issues, or performance issues of any kind.Sometimes there is a bit of an echo in the speakers, but it's not so much that you can't get over it.All in all this is a great product that produces a VERY clear picture if there is enough light. Also, the filter on it for brightening in low light situations is very good. I'd recommend it to anyone. It fits snugly, but securely on the screen of my Dell Inspiron 9300.
This bag is fantastic. We travel a lot and purchased this bag to use as a carry-on. It has proved to be incredibly useful and keeps the camera safe and secure. There are many compartments inside that you can adjust to suit your needs and use to store other items (iPod, cellphone, etc).Enjoy!
I love this machine. But then again I have not yet asked it do what other posters have. I don't have a digital camera yet and I basically use it as a printer, since my 952c died and as a fax. The only thing I did not understand is that I thought i installed it properly and one day my computer treated it as if it were a new piece of hardware, when i have had this machine for about a year. I can't speak for the scanner because I bought a more sophisticated resolution-wise Hp scanner before I bought this. Overall I am happy with this machine. My only other problem with purchasing from target is that you all do not offer extended warranties, like best buy (where I bought my machine).
It completely does what is says. I use it for my wireless headsets which have optical in. I connected it to Blueray player and TV as Inputs. Sound quality is 100% no destortion at all. The only thing I recommend is it should have clip or something to place it stably since it is very light. I used two sided tape to fix it to table.Good LuckRakesh.
I bought this for my apartment 2 weeks ago and it has been satisfactory. here are some pro's and cons for the H.H scottpros: good cd playing capability, turntable has good begginer features, nice speakers,5 cd capabilitiescons:too simple, tape quality could be betterif you are a wannabe DJ buy this t-table
I've only had this camera for about a week and I plan on taking it on vacation with me.The pictures so far that I've taken have turned out well.For size and quality for your money this camera gets 5 stars from me.
I was looking for a replacement for my old hard-shelled briefcase. Even though I don't use it for carrying a laptop computer, this case is perfect for all my work needs.
Was looking for some cheap speakers for use in an office, and decided to splurge a bit and ordered the Altec product. I was very impressed with the quality of the sound. I wholeheartedly recommend!
I bought this product to go with my HP Officejet 6310 All in one Printer. It was very easy to set up and now works great. Wether I am sitting on my bed or in the kitchen, I can print anything. There were two negitive things about this product. First the blinking blue light is very annoying, I just covered it up with some duct tape, second you can only print wirelessly. If you want to scan something, you need to connect via USB cable, usually not included with a printer. So if you buy a printer and the bluetooth adapter, make sure you pick up a cable if your looking to do other things besides print.
I love this product I purchased this item back in March and it is now September and it still works. I typically have to change headphones between every 4-6 months, but so far I have had no problems. It is one of the best earbuds that I have purchased and and not to mention one of the best priced.
The reviews do not lie. This cable really does get the job of transferring the video signal from your computer to a display done. However, the adjustment screws seem a little fragile, so I suggest be gentle to them. Overall, it does a marvelous job displaying 1360*768 on my TV. One of the best $3 I ever spent.
Camera seemed to be pretty good, but the included software will NOT run under Windows 2000. So if you think you are going to get your images on to your pc, think again. Otherwise I would have rated 4 or 5 stars.The following is from an email JVC sent to me:&quot;Dear valued customer,This is in response to the e-mail you sent to our Technical Support team here at JVC Canada Inc.At this time there are no drivers available to make these software programs compatible with Windows NT or Windows 2000.Thank you for choosing JVC products.Sincerely, JVC Canada Inc, Technical Support Team&quot;
The item i received was different than the picture they have. It also does not work. The HDMI cables do not fit properly into either side of the adapter and thus no signal is transmitted. Do yourself a favor and don't get these.
Used this to connect my new Samsung 40" 1080i LCD HDTV to a DishTV HDTV DVR box. The HDMI output was already in use and HDMI won't easily do a 50-foot run. The 50-foot component feed worked perfectly. The picture looks very sharp, no artifacts. A very well made cable.
Being a 67-year old grandma I have seen many changes in the photography world. I love the fact that this card has so much storage on it. I've been using it for over a year an still do not have it filled up!Olympus 1 GB Type M xD-Picture Card ( 200495 )
The Battery is perfect. it arrived in time , it was flat i had to charge it for 8 hrs, but it was perfect after that. it runs for approx. 3 hrs, on my windows vista.
I briefly read the manual and in less than an hour was taking great pictures. I don't know why some of you can't take pictures because I'm fourteen and got the hang of it right away. Maybe you should take a better look at the manual. Dont blame the camera for your faults, the camera is great. :)
Jamas pense que este articulo podia llenar mis expectativas y las cumplio cabalmente. Excelente imagen y sonido en mi HDTV. Honestamente se los recomiendo a todos y sobre todo a Saul.
the product is of great quality, and unsurpassed even Canon, I was very happy with the product. cap quality is excellent
I have owned my DVD player for less than 2 years, and this weekend it died. I pushed the stop button and everything locked up. I can now join the mass of people that have had nothing but trouble with this unit. Joy for me!
Overall the player is good, and I really like the Sandisk products, this is my 3rd purchase of a Sandisk MP3 player. If you don't care how your music is arranged, this unit is still much better than the Ipod Shuffle.This one however has one GLARING flaw, and that is the lack of playlists.* If you sort by album, it plays them in alphabetical, not in the order the artist intended* You can sort by artist, album or alphabetical, and that is it.I called tech support the only answers to my questions were met with these responses "Nope", "Yep", "Ok, bye" I do believe that is the extent of what the agent had to say to me.The unit is small and has very nice controls. I would not say "Do not buy this item" just be prepared for it's shortcomings.
The cable works great, has solid connections, and doesn't want to stay curled like a lot seem to.
This cord did not work, at all. It wouldn't connect from my computer to my tv no matter what I tried. It was a total disappointment.
I purchased this waterproof radio several months ago, and it has worked excellently in three scenarios.First, hanging in my shower, the built-in timer really helps me keep my morning routine in check. Being a chronic procrastinator, I'll easily burn 15-20 minutes in the shower. I hold the power button to have it auto-shutdown in 30 minutes, and in two more button presses and I can start my 5-minute shower countdown timer. I listen to news radio in the morning--the reception is clear, and the speaker is high quality. Definitely loud enough over the shower. Hanging *in* the shower, the waterproofing works as advertised.Second, at the beach or car camping it holds up just as well. I like the rotating hook hanger to clip onto my beach umbrella, and the volume goes high enough over ocean sounds. The whole unit is probably a little heavy and bulky for backpacking, but ideal for car camping. I've gotten it pretty sandy and dirty with no problems.Third, this radio saved my sanity during the last storm that blew through town (Hurricane Isaac). The neighborhood lost power for a solid 4 days. Having some news and entertainment over the monotony really helped. Battery life on the device is excellent. Starting with some used D-cells, I didn't have to swap any during the 12 hours of use (approximately). The battery life indicator registered one bar of power the whole time.So summarizing--a little pricey up front, but it's a solid piece of equipment that will live up to its feature set.
This fits the tripod well, and has held up quite nicely since I bought it. The shoulder strap/loop is a little small, but no big deal.Good price for a product that works well.
I have the Gmini 400 and it is fantastic. I am extremely happy with this PVP. It has great screen, great sound, great size. The interface is easy enough, in no time you will be very adept with it. Of course, the only issue will be getting video/movies on the machine. You have to encode the movies before you can play them on the machine. Archos apparently puts great software on the Gmini to do this for you, only thing is you have to have a PC, so if you have a PC, you should use that, it is supposed to work great. I, however, have a Mac and was having a heck of time getting the movies to play right on the Gmini. The audio and video would be out of sync. I tried ffmpegX. It's shareware which is nice and it is extremely fast at encoding movies. However, not for the beginner and I never got the audio to sync right. After spending several hours, I finally plunked down the money and got Divx Pro from drdivx.com. Cost something like $19.99, with MP3 audio its like $6 more. You need the MP3 audio for Divx movies. Divx Pro is used through Quicktime, however you do need Quicktime Pro (lots of documentation on the website). You open the movie in Quicktime then export it and you then get the option Divx and you hit the options button for Divx Pro to come up. You can choose different options. I just use the portable video option, this gives you perfect video for the Gmini, video is fine and syncs perfectly with the video. Hopes with helps any Mac/Gmini peeps out there.
This drive has been solid for me, which is weird considering the horror stories LaCie products usually accumulate. It's being used for my iTunes library which is on and running 24/7. I haven't turned this off for more than a day in four years. Somehow I lucked out with this one, so I wanted to throw another good review it's way. To be honest after this long if it fails I'll just throw another PATA drive in the case and keep running.
I had hoped I would be able to listen to my entire music library on my Nano in my car, but this device was disappointing for a couple reasons. First, despite doing all the recommended adjustments (using the international setting on a very low bandwidth, etc)the sound quality is poor. Also, I did not realize that the device, which advertises as a Nano charger, would not charge a 3rd Gen Nano (in fairness, it did say so in the advertising - I just did not read it in time). Overall, a real disappointment.
I have used many cards and this one has played every game great!
In summary, this is a good, economical print server for wired home network. With this print server, you can print it from any computer on your home network... One thing to note, your print server needs to be connected to a switch or hub... This one is not a wireless print server :)I wanted to off-load print server duty from one computer of my home network of 3 computers. I did not like the fact that my Windows 98 machine has to be up all the time if I want to print from other computers... Not a good idea, since Windows 98 does not perform well when it is up for long time... It needs some periodical reboot to perform well. This print server works good. You just plug into the parallel port on one end, and your home network via built-in RJ-45 port....Setting up... was fairly straight forward. One thing to note is that your print server works only if it is within the same IP address range.. i.e. if you have Linksys switch, which has local IP address between 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255... you must statically set your print server any IP within the LInksys range... (NOTE: D-Link uses 192.168.0.1 as its standard IP address, and this does not work with Linksys...). So.. Just make sure that you are within the same IP address range.Using Print server: You need to install driver for Windows 98/ME.. however, for Windows 2000 and XP only needs to know the IP address of the print server and the port name... It is fairly straight forward to set your computer with the print server.Overall, I am quite satisfied with this product... It was one of the most economical print server... For those who doesn't need wireless print server.. I would recommend this one.
Old model just for fat psp (not slim model), vendor doens't advice that!!! too bad :(
try to drive this amp with focal component speaker 165 v2. Very power bass boost but not the clarity must install EQ, for the built up for the mid and high range.Overall worth buying for the price. Amp not suite for high defination listener.
The price of the this little gadget may turn you off, but I've only had it for about a day and it is amazing! I can play DVDs and CDs (cuz my minidisc player broke and it's gonna take about 6 weeks to get it back :[ ) on the go now! My bus trip to school is quite long (about an hour back and forth) and I get quite bored, so this will occupy my time. It's flexible in its uses too, like I said, playing CDs and DVDs, and u can hook it up to your TV. The display is shocking, too...my mom despises HDTV for it's price ($7,000-10,000? ), so the widescreen presentation is terrific...especially DVDs enhanced for widescreen TVs. The remote is cool, especialy cuz the select thing on the unit is far too small, and the remote fits in my wallet like a credit card. I recommend getting top of the This is one Christmas present I won't soon forget, and will impress people at school...thanx, Mom and Dad!
A beautiful camera, but a few annoyances . . .- Did not come with a case.- Did not come with a tape.- Comes with one battery and no external charger i.e. you need to charge battery in the camera so if you buy a second battery; you also need to get an external charger.- MPEG movie mode to stick limits you to 15-second shots, even if you have enough memory to take more. Not sure why. Camera comes with 4mb, I bought an additional 128mb stick.- USB functionality is for the stick only i.e. you can't use the USB port to pull from the tape. For that you need a Firewire card. This makes sense, from a speed perspective but is not evident from the technical documentation on Sony's site. It seems like an output port choice but there is none; it's either/or depending on what you want to move to PC. USB driver provided by Sony sets the stick up as a removable drive - you can copy the MPEG's and JPEG's right over.- Firewire card I had was compatible with Windows ME but not with the software that came with the camera. The card does work with the native ME software (I think it's: "Windows Movie maker".)- Again, card and camera will not work with Adobe Premiere 5.1c although the Adobe site says the most recent version will work with Card/Camera combinations recognized by Windows.- Built in flash is adequate but if you need to take red-eye free shots consider the external flash - the red eye mode on the built in flash isn't always adequate.Not a small camera but the size is well worth the trade off to get a two in one device i.e. camcorder that takes decent still shots. For those important moments you may fall back on your old 35mm or hi-res digital camera but the 1.5 mp images this camera provides should be acceptable for most occasions and not having to lug two cameras is great.All-in-all, one of the best mid-level cameras out there - Sony just needs to charge $100 more and throw a few more accessories in the box.
I recently was given an old(er) PC from our local public library to use for parts. (I recondition PCs and donate them to charities.) The PC I was given was new enough to not have PS/2 ports for the keyboard and mouse. I ordered this adapter so I could see if the machine was working and take inventory of what was on it. This adapter worked very well on my KVM switch and also had no problems with computers running either Windows or Linux.Recommended.
The only annoying printer I've come over in years. It's due to the software: For every single sheet you are are trying to print, it's is tirelessly pushing it's offer to sell you a new toner cartridge. It seems that no one has found a way to remove this pop-up. Perhaps it would have been regarded as cool in the nineties. But not 2007.
I ordered the Sanus arm for a pre-Christmas project to install a new TV. Various other challenges aside, I was eager to be near the finish line when I started hanging the Sanus arm...until the head of one of the cheap lag bolts they provide snapped off...with the bolt deep in the stud. After a great deal of effort with clamp grips to get the broken bolt back out, and a Lowe's trip later, I had REAL lag bolts that were of sturdy quality to replace the broken one. Not in the least bit impressed given that, relatively speaking, the lag bolts are just about the most important part of the arm (unless you think your nice new flat screen would enjoy a sudden five-foot drop to the floor).Once installed, I am happy with the arm, and it does articulate well. My family likes that we can adjust the screen to view the game while on the treadmill, see a cooking show from the kitchen, tilt it down a bit when on the floor, and so on. It retracts to the wall reasonably well with a small gap (2-3" roughly), which is not highly noticeable. Once I used better lag bolts, I now trust the arm is securely mounted. However, at this price, I was very disappointed to have that issue, especially right in the middle of a time-sensitive project. Additionally, I read older reviews prior to buying that mentioned the low quality lag bolts--shocking that well over a year later, Sanus has done nothing to address this.(free advice: spring for the power outlet and behind-the-wall cabling if you get this arm--if you spend this much, it's worth it to keep the wall clean)
I'm able to establish connection using this device, but the speed is patchy, and worse, everytime i shutdown or suspend my laptop, I have to go to the originator plug and cycle the power, then go back to the other end of the house and do the same on the destination plug. i don't consider running back and forth across the house every time i'd like to use the internet acceptable performance.
I had zero connectivity prior to installing this antenna, now I have excellent reception. It runs from the stereo into the cold air return, through the crawl space, out a vent in the foundation, up the downspout, up to the peak of my roof. I did hide the connection under the eave and have had no trouble with it. I attached it to my ridge vent with liquid nail.
I gave this a 2 only because the information in it is good. The problem is, it's basically a narration of a PowerPoint presentation. If it were under $10 I might not feel so bad about buying it. But for $24.95, I feel like I WAY overspent for it.
This is the 3rd Canon printer I've had, the first multi-function. It's met my expectations. I did have a problem, but the Canon support was very helpful and my problem was resolved.
I purchased this with a lens as I always need a filter to protect the exposed lens glass. The metal surround/thread on this filter is huge, the glass is very thick and causes chromatic aberrations. As I used the filter I did not return it but I will never use it again. At the first opportunity I got an alternative filter that is light weight, thin and causes no extra chromatic aberrations. This may have cost less than the alternative but it was not money well spent.
Does the MPEG-4 Recorder 2 Plus need a major makeover to become easier to use? Yes. Are there errors in the instruction manual that will confuse the new user? Yes. Is the tiny remote easy to lose, transforming the Recorder 2 Plus into an expensive paperweight? Yes. Is the remote one of those horrendous membrane type remotes without real buttons or tactile feedback to the user? Yes. But....The Recorder 2 Plus reminds me of the first VCR's; a new technology with a clumsy interface. But just like the first VCR's, it is so much fun to use! It gives us the ability to record the content we want and to watch it when and WHERE we want. Before the Recorder 2 Plus, I burned from my DVR onto a DVD and then ripped the content into MP4 files on my PC and then transferred them to PSP and IPod. Obviously, an extended process. The Recorder 2 Plus does all this directly in one step and I never have the audio/video synchronization problem that I sometimes have with ripped files.But the learning curve is steep and that may scare off new users, especially since the manual has numerous errors. A prime example is in the Recording Video section of the manual (page 24), selecting Resolution. This is to give you access to a Record Menu; settings like length of recording, quality of the recording, timer recording, manual recording. The little things that a user might want to access! The manual states to "Highlight the record section and press &lt;enter> to access the Record Menu." Well, the new user can press &lt;enter> all they want, that Record Menu isn't going to show up. There is another button on the remote that looks like stacked file folders, THAT button accesses the Record Menu after you press &lt;enter>.So should a person buy the Recorder 2 Plus? Maybe, as long as they don't expect DVR ease and functionality. The interface reminds me of software from the nineties and it needs a complete update. But for the person who really wants portable video content and is willing to work a little (the Neuros user forums are very helpful), the Neuros Recorder 2 Plus can be a great machine.And a bit of advice for those of you who decide to buy the 2 Plus. Amazon sells both the older 2 and the 2 PLUS. The boxes and the paperwork inside are the same. I returned two because I thought Amazon shipping was messing up. When you get your 2 Plus look at the P/N on the side. The P/N for the 2 PLUS is 4030500.
I bought this item, not because I wanted a case to haul my camera around, but rather because I needed temporary, minimalist case to provide protection for traveling. I travel for my job and I usually use a Lowe Pro camera backpack because they're handy and inconspicuous. The problem is that it means that I have an extra bag to haul through the airport and security with the backpack. This item offers basic protection for the camera without all the bulk of a regular, padded camera case with zippers and pockets. I now put my camera in my carry-on flight case along with my computer and work papers. I stick the backpack in my checked-in roller bag, to be used on my layover when I go out to take pics.Now to the important part of the review. This item will comfortably fit a Nikon D300 with a Nikon 17-55mm AF lens. The D-SLR version (as apposed to the D-SLR ZOOM) is too short for this lens. The neoprene is stretchy, so there's no problem with leaving a tripod quick-release attached to the bottom of the camera. With this lens, you will not be able to leave the lens hood attached to the camera. Once the camera is in the case, you can turn the hood around backwards, and slide it over the lens/case for packing in your luggage. Construction is good quality and the design exposes the camera's carry strap attachments, so you can still carry it by the strap with the camera inside. I don't own a D200, but I would assume that this camera would fit equally as well as the D300.
I found this camera used in a store, and it looked like a pretty good deal, so I called my uncle (a camera brainiac, and a very good photographer) and he said it was a great deal, so I bought it. That's all I thought I was getting; a good deal on a used camera. It's so much more than that. I have actually done some really stupid things when taking pictures (setting the aperture and shutter speeds in such a way that the picture would be ruined is my most common offense) and the picture always comes out perfect. It's actually difficult to take a bad picture with this camera! The Elan II is a very nice camera that is simple enough for beginners, but at the same time, advanced enough for professionals. Taking good pictures is a snap, and most of the controls are self-explanitory and easy to understand. I have never had a problem with this wonderfully engineered camera, and I feel confident that, wether you're a regular pro, or a regular joe, you'll find this camera easy, and fun to use.
This is a re-do of my first review.Tried to increase to 4 stars but they will not let me.Orginally when first purchased I was unable able to down load music to the unit. Windows media player 10 would not recognize the unit.The RCA website and windows media player 10 web site were no help. Made for an expensive FM only radio.All is good now that I upgraded to Windows Media player 11.FM radio is good though battery life is short on radio mode.Sound quality is good.
Lithium Ion Laptop Battery For Dell Inspiron 6000It arrived quickly, no issues.I have been using this new battery for about 4 months and it is working fine. About the same performance as the original Dell 9 cell (about 4 hours depending on how i'm using the pc)
I was looking for a box capable of playing all my movies in the various format that are currently available, play the music files (also in the various format) and be able to view my pics on my TV easily.I started looking at the MG-35 and it sounded really nice, the chip on it getting older the MG-350 caught my attention.I have been using it for a week now and I really love it and it exceeds my expectation.Really a small, well design little box with all the things you needs for a media center.I strongly recommend you pay the extra money for the built in Hard drive as it gives you great flexibility and ease of use.Pros:1) Ease of use: The box is very easy to setup both physically, networking piece, tv and audio out...2) The USB host and client connection: make it a joy to transfer file back and forth and organize your folder the way you wish3) the NDAS feature : is simply a no brainer on how simple it is to use allowing you via the network to have the HG-350 be seen as just another hard drive fro your computer4) Quality of the video read : already tried quite a few files and so far have no found one it cannot read and it does it on top with great quality and ease5) the upgrade procedure is amazingly simple6) Great documentation , nice job7) Their support so far have been pretty impressive in turning around answering question... keep the good jobCons:1) The only thing really is the slide show, pretty sloppy , I am sure this will be improved very easily, as currently the flow between one picture to another brings you a black screen , you would expect the box to be able to move from picture to picture without a cheap transition2) wep only : truly not a huge problem as wep works perfectly fineAnyway so far really happy with my purchase ....Go for it cant beat the price
Calza perfecto con el tama&ntilde;o de la camara. El unico problema que tiene es que no se puede guardar una memoria ni bateria de repuesto...
My parents got me this cd player for Christmas. For what you pay for the player, it is really a great buy.It features and AUX input. All you have to do is buy an AUX cable and you can attach you MP3 player to it and it has a function so that you can play the music off of your personal player through the speakers in your car.Also you can burn mp3 or wma cds straight off of your computer and play them in this player and it displays the artist, cd and song names.You can play the radio and it has quite a few preset buttons.Regular cds work in this player, but I highly reccommend the afformentioned mp3 or wma cd since you can put more songs on them.This player is also XM satellite ready in case you are interested in installing XM in your car.All in all this is a great player and well worth the money.
I purchased this card to replace the 1.1 USBs that came with my Dell Dimension PC. I wanted to use an external hard drive for backup and not have it take forever to do the backup. Plus, I was annoyed to get the message when I would plug in the IPOD that it would function better if it were plugged into a USB 2.0.It was surprisingly easy to physically install and with XP it was loaded automatically. I was in business within minutes. The price was great and with free shipping - Why did I wait so long?
I've used this drive for making many DVD transfers of old VHS tapes as well as burning CD's. The fact that it accepts so many formats of DVD's is a great feature. The only problem is that I can't find a VCR from Sony to do the transfers. Their tech support is horrible, and many of their products are becoming cheaper and cheaper quality. Though I haven't had any problems with this drive, I don't trust Sony as a company anymore.
For those who don't already know, this is an excellent integrated amp. I first read about it in Stereophile magazine. Now I can't give it five stars, of course, because I'm an audiophile and every piece of audio equipment can be improved. The sound is much better than you will get from just about any receiver - clear uncluttered sound that's essentially free of any stridency (some say it sounds "tube-like" which I would liken to what you often hear from an amplifier with MOSFET output devices.) Due to its high output impedance it does not like to be paired with speakers with absurdly low impedance (like, ahem, Infinity 8 Kappa) with which the bass is unfocused. The amplifier is well built, quite heavy and has a somewhat understated elegance about its front panel (I have the black version.)Yes, I don't like the fact that it has no balance control (which is probably why it sounds so good) and cannot be brought out of "standby" mode without the remote control. Yes, if the remote fails (or is misplaced) while the amplifier is in standby mode it cannot be turned back on. Period. Not even by unplugging the amplifier from the mains and then plugging it back in. In such a situation your main recourse is to find another functioning remote control! Hmmm.Maybe I should give it four-and-half stars. Highly recommended.
TV came in perfect condition and I use it every single day!Roxann HillGecko Girl
I paid premium dollar for my keyboard and feel it is worth every penny. I've had numerous keyboards and none as easy and fun to use as the Elite combo.I'd recomend it anyone. Just a great product.
This &quot;blocking&quot; effect, known as pixeling, is the result of over compression of the digital signal by your DBS provider DIRECTV. This problem will eventually improve as DIRECTV launches more DBS satellites. I find EchoStar's DISH Network to be far superior as far as compression issues are concerened. Currently, EchoStar has more bandwith, therefore requiring less compression. I have a DISH Network receiver connected to my 62&quot; Toshiba projection TV set via S-Video and am very pleased with the picture quality.
Just bought this case and it is awesome! Needed somethin to hold all my dvds! Gives great storage while reducing space. Not very portable haha but I dont need to carry my dvds everywhere so it works great!
Prior to purchasing this Zune. My son had ipods which were great for a while and then just stopped working.I told him to forget ipods that I would not be buying another one. So, I researched and Zune kept coming up as a recommendation. So now he has his Zune and loves it. Has way more features than the ipod. Since my son loved it so much I bought a second one for my nephew. He's just as happy as my son. Good bye ipods. If your on the fence between ipod and Zune go for the Zune. Can't say you weren't warned.
The description claims to sell you 24 batteries but you will only receive two batteries from the seller Computer Brain. I recommend you do not buy from this seller.
As a replacement for my 6-years old Palm m100, this device does the job quite well. Highly recomended for basic technology people.
This is a very nice cooler, quiet well made and does lower the temp 5-8 degrees Celsius. I do not play games, and only use the computer in the usual ways, so I cannot say what it would do for high intensity games.
I was skeptical at first when using it. The plastic notches just seem like they'll eventually wear out. I still worry about that but I guess if they do I'll buy another. After scouring the internet for a stand for a decent price, I settled on this one. And then my wife started using it all the time with hers, she sets it in and types, plays Sudoku, etc. So i started searching again and ended up on this one again. So now I have two of them. They don't blow me away, but are very portable, hold the iPad in very well, and are low cost. I don't think there is a better one, at least not for the price point.Edit - 4/6/12A year later and it's still fine. I don't love it, but it is definitely durable. No issues with the plastic notches or wear and tear.
I bought these after shopping around for quite some time, It took me around 3 weeks of looking around, reading reviews, comparing prices and all. This pair seem to hit the sweet spot, quality/price-wise. This pair was a difficult choice considering I looked at every brand and every type (supraaural circumaural, street, earbuds, etc.)and was looking for the best price/sound quality ratio, no matter the cost, location and shape of the product. As always with Amazon, delivery was fast, packaging perfect and the product flawless.The general construction of the product is good, very strong and thick cord, good solid jack, comfortable cans and a nice overall look, even if made of ordinary plastic. I do however fear that the joint enabling the link between the can and the headband will break. Not soon, but I figure this pair will probably last six to seven years at most. The velvet padding is really nice and makes the 555 a comfortable pair of headphones. Added to the weight, they feel pretty light.Soundwise the 555 are good, not great, just good. I'm no sound expert but to my ears the sound has this deepness thats really pleasing. Sometimes however the soundstage is annoying with metal and crappy stereo inputs. but I was kind of expecting that when I bought them. I guess the biggest downside in the sound departement and for the overall product, might I add, is bass. Or rather it's absence, because, even if I did not expect great results (other reviews have pointed to this aspect as the pair's only big flaw), I was disapointed with it's overall absence. I expected ordinary and I got bad.Aside from that only the sound leakage proved problematic, making the 555 good for looners and people who don't care what people might think of their music.So, to recap, the quality is good, the fit is really good and the sound is good for non-bass heads (I noted that the quality varies somewhat depending on the output, on my sound system this pair was really great, on my MP3 less so).However, that would be the end of the story if I we're only comparing the 555 against themselves and my opinion, but actually I did compare them to my old pair of Sennheiser PX100. The PX100 if you've done a little research are really great headphones. And there lies my dssatisfaction with the 555 I guess, for the price, I was expecting alot more.To illustrate my thoughts, the PX100 we're a huge improvement over my old headphones that came bundled with my MP3, I was litteraly floored by how much the sound was great and how some songs became really better than others. That little pair litterally changed some of my musical choices by revealing the subtle genius of some artists and the hidden plaineness of others. The PX100 cost around 35 to 45$. The 555 we're around 120, 150$ If I remember correctly. I was expecting something really great for that price. The 555 delivered a slightly better sound than the PX100 but nowere near the improvement my PX100 gave me compared to my old headphones.Finally, my recommendation to you is: go get yourself a pair ofSennheiser PX 100 Collapsible Headphonesand with the change, buy yourself a couple of CDs . Their easier to travel with, really good sound wise and are really cheap. In my opinion it has the best sound/price ratio right now that's in a acceptable pricing range.Comparatively to the PX100, the 555 are inconvenient inside, they leak so much that it's better to just unplug and use your speakers, because they will bother you're entourage just as much. Outside, their so expensive you don't want to break them so under any kind of weather or activity you have to cover or remove them. They are troublesome for travel as they are big, noisy for others and require a bag to carry if you cant keep'em around your neck. All in all, I guess most of these downsides could be forgotten if the 555 we're to deliver a better sound... for less. I still recommend them to people looking exclusively for cans or for nonbassy music, as I said earlier, great sound (deep, clear, stable).
Excellent Bass!! Amazing performance, the coolest thing is the Subwoofer turns to sleep mode when there is no signal from the receiver.I wish I could have brought one more extra speaker that would let me upgrade to 6.1 sometime in the future.
First, if you want to save yourself the trouble of reading all this: Spend the extra money and buy one of ElGato's FireWire-based solutions like the EyeTV 200. You will have a much happier experience.Now, contrary to Nicolas' review, the EyeTV Wonder does in fact save DVD quality video. The problem that Nicolas was having was due to the fact that he's double-compressing the video; the EyeTV software records video in (compressed) MPEG2 format, which he then brought into Toast to make a DVD. Toast recompressed the video to make the DVD (even though it's still MPEG2) which accounts for the severe artifacting issues he's talking about. The component DVD recorder works better because it's only compressing the video once. So ElGato's claim of "DVD quality recording" is true; Nicolas interpreted that as "makes DVD quality DVDs" which is quite different.Aside from all that: There are some caveats to getting this unit working well. First, you definitely need a USB 2-equipped machine. USB 1 just won't cut it. I've successfully used this unit with a USB 2 port via a PCI card but YMMV.Second, you need a LOT of processing power if you want this thing to behave nicely. Figure a 1GHz G4 as an absolute minimum requirement, with a dual 1GHz G4 being comfortable. The reason for this is because all of the encoding is done within the computer, not within the EyeTV hardware. (The FireWire-based units like the EyeTV 200 do the MPEG2 encoding within the EyeTV unit itself, so you can actually use the FireWire units with lower-end systems.)Third, this unit runs VERY HOT after a relatively short period of time. If you keep it in an enclosed area it WILL overheat and shut down.Aside from all that, there's two things about this unit that I really don't like. First is the alleged TiVo-like functionality of this unit. Simply put, it doesn't exist in a way that most people recognize it. You can pause/rewind/advance a live broadcast ONLY if you're recording it; if you're just watching a program and want to jump back a few seconds, you can't. (This function IS included with the FireWire-based EyeTV units however.)And second, the unit's physical design is obnoxious in its inelegance. Cables enter/leave the unit from three different sides and there's no way to effectively keep the unit upright for maximum cooling. (This is in comparison to the EyeTV 200, where all the cables enter through the back and the unit easily sits on a desktop.)
I ordered this headset for its retractable cords. The "retractable" feature was actually a small plastic disc. grooved around the exterior, that you could use to wrap the cords around. I used it a few times, and found it serviceable if a bit annoying. Then I took if off, placed it somewhere, and can't find it. Oh well.But I use these headphones all the time! Because they have comfortable little loops that fit around the backs of your ears, they don't get accidentally pulled out the way so many earbuds do. They are very comfortable and sound great. They may not be the most acoustically profound of earpieces - but for the money, and for the places where I wear them (working outdoors, falling asleep, housework, typing) they are perfect.I'll probably buy another pair or two. Excellent everyday value.
Yes, I know, we're always being hosed by phone makers with their proprietary parts. Thankfully, this el cheapo adapter allowed me to use my headphones with my blackjack. Works quite well and the sound was top shelf.
Well I nearly filled this 8GB card with pics & clips on a recent vacation trip and it worked fine, no problems what so ever. Some of the clips were up to 10 min long. Great card for a low price!
We live in tornado country where being aware of the weather is a must. When the safety department of company I work for purchased this particular radio, I decided it was good enough for my home as well.
Use has been limited to two farm trips but worked excellent so far, seems to have little to no problem on transmitting over hilly terrain. Battery charge use time was limited first time but since has expanded.
I'm using the polarizer with a nikon 24-70 mm 2.8 and it introduces vignetting when on 24mm. At the end I'm not using it that much.
I have had this camera for almost a year and I am happy and disappointed as I get pictures from it that I want but don't need and then when I went to Warped Tour this summer and finally met Lars from my favorite punk band I went to get it developed and magically I got a virus and it deleted my pictures. I found out it thinks it has a virus if you have movies with pictures! And will just delete everything! I have not used the movie function since as it uses too much memory anyways. I have had okay luck since then but it still is only worth its money! I had a cannon 5.1 megapixel with 5 normal zoom and 5 digital and it was great but it was also costly and I couldn't afford the bill at the time so I returned it for this one. And I can tell a difference, better price, better camera. But if you look some are worse than this one but cost more. My advise never use movies with a picture as that is what caused the virus on my camera according to what HP told Walmart when they called to see if they could save my pictures. I don't want anyone to lose pictures that mean a lot like I did.
Nice keyboard love the color and it is a Microsoft keyboard for the price it was a great deal couldn't pass it up... still going strong after about two years of service....thanks amazon.com.
We received this item as a substitute for the model requested, but it is working well. We are pleased with it and it is working well.
First for the negative comments [just to get them out of the way]. The one pervasive complaint about the hard drive is that it is underpowered. And compared with the Apple all-in-ones, this is technically correct. Personally, I never noticed the difference [the core 2 duo kicks butt], but just to make sure I purchased a tiny Cruzer-4 Gig driver that can plug into either the front of back of the monitor/hard-drive from one of the USB outlets. It sent the machine into warp speed. I think I paid a hundred bucks for it. It installs intuitively once you plug it in.Second, the price. Honestly, I agree that Vaio's are not price-friendly. Adding insult to injury, once you purchase one you're also faced with purchasing all of the Microsoft Office and/or Personal sotware within 60 days. And it ain't cheap, believe me.Third, and final, the keyboard does NOT provide a CAP light indicator, so you have look into a small window located on the keyboard to make sure that the cap icon is off...or just look at the monitor from time to time. Vaio could also have added illumination to the keyboard like Apple did AND THIS IS THE ONE THING I CAN'T GET PAST!Okay, now for the good stuff. The LS25E is a showpiece; a stunning,contemporary design that gives the illusion that the monitor and small illuminated buttons are floating in thin air. I have a large glass desk and the effect is extraordinary. Very nice design work, guys. The matching [wireless] keyboard and mouse accentuate the effect with a very slick, clean, cutting edge look. Not only do they go to work instantly, but I had used the keyboard from across the room and it still reads it as though it were a few inches away! I also have two of the same computers on the same desk and there is zero interference. By the way, they are also both wireless through a netgear hub and still no problems. The LCD is about as sharp as it gets and any adjustments are a breeze.Of course, you will also appreciate the way the new VISTA graphics look on these machines, but there is a slight learning curve that's well worth the effort.Finally, you should know that I do not game on these machines. They are used principally for internet work and writing. You serious gamers may have some other comments in this regard...but from multiple apps to gadgets galore, this was well worth the purchase price - even though it would have been nice to get some software included...But that's an issue we should all take up with Mr. Gates.
I've been using the m7360n for about two months now having upgraded from an older m470n model. Installation and setup was a breeze and all features function as advertised. This machine is super fast and the layout of connectors, card slots, etc. is well organized. Setting up the Media Center features was fast and easy and the picture and sound quality are great. I particularly like the removeable second hard drive (optional accessory) as I can transfer recordings to this drive and plug it into any other PC. The only negative I can think of (and this is a personal opinion) is the massive amount of games and other software that comes pre-loaded. However, a visit to Control Panel-Add Remove Programs quickly took care of this. I highly recommend this product to anyone considering a Media Center PC and the value for the money, reliability and tech support are far superior to Dell or Sony.
I had no problem setting this unit up. I popped the CD into a wireless laptop, and two minutes later both lights were blue. It was when I went to place it at a further point in my house that I found problems. The farthest I could go from WRT54GS Linksys router (with high gain Linksys antenna) was 20 feet, in a straight line, unobstructed (with walls in between, it's more like 15 feet). After that, the signal was lost. (I was checking it on the laptop with netstumbler, which picks up access points and measures their strength.) Whether that's a problem with the router, or the expander, take your pick.Either way, pretty poor performance for the Linksys products.
This product is exactly as described in the advertisement. It was everything I expected it to be and I am pleased with the quality of the item.
I'm very pleased with the compactflash card, works excellent with my Sony Digital camera and it processes pictures quickly.
Microsoft's headset is easy USB plug and play. The sound is above average for music and certianly top of the line for chat applications. I use it mostly for Skype and like the full cover of both ears to take away the noise distractions in the house. Note that this headset operates via a usb port and not the headset/mic ports...
Great product for a low price. Everywhere else was more expensive. I was looking for a power extension and this did it.
Though it's basically wide-angle lens, I use it in 9 cases out of 10. The results are beautiful. Even portraits are great. I use my another lens (70-210mm Sigma) only if I really need to zoom something. AF is very fast. Noise? I didn't hear anything. Very good quality/price ratio. I'm going to upgrade it to Canon 28-105/f3.5-4.5, but I will not sell it - will use wide-end.
I just bought this pair of earphones to use with my Creative Nomad II player. It gives very clear sound, compared to my old Sony earphones...Though the bass can't compare to my headphones. :)Value for money...:)
product worked very well. We are using it for our PS3 and it is working the same as the HDMI cable that we orignally paid $30 for one cable.
This product offers great value for money. Simple to use, good transmission quality. I have had it for about a week now and have been quite satisfied. There is occasional background noise that requires the transmitter to be moved around a little and/or channel changed but that is true of all FM transmitters.
Great headphones! Comfortable, great sound and bass. I'm sure there are better out there, but probably not in this price range.
The concept of the product is great, however, it curls up at the bottom really easily and it attracts dirt quickly. It's okay, but I know that it won't last much longer.
In June I purchsed my new iMac 17'' desktop with the intel procs. This replaced my old iMac purchased in '01, a stalwart of a computer that never gave me any problems. It was one of the last CRT models of iMac.I am wonderfully impressed with this new, elegant iMac. It is fast and intuitive with many nice features. I have used Macs at work and home since the mid-nineties and continue to be impressed with their product line, especially in the past few years. I become more convinced everyday, that Macs are my best computing option.The only possible issue right now is that some of my apps are not universal apps and can sometimes be a little slow, but overtime those apps will be upgraded and this minor problem resolved. I confidently give this iMac my highest rating.
With this battery, on my 6315, I get this error message: "An unrecognized battery bas been detected. This battery will discharge and will not allow charging. It is recommended that you plug your device into an AC power source and back up your data. Please purchase an HP authorized battery [...]
Who would pay $328 dollars for this in the first place??? I know the price is marked down now, but why in the world is the original price that high?!?!
I've been involved in medical photography for 45 years but when we switched to digital techniques one problem was how accurate the color reproduction was from the camera to screen to ink-jet print and publishing. Use of the color separation guided help to minimize the differences.
This switch does exactly what it's designed for, sharing an Ethernet connnection. Don't expect to be able to configure VLANs, multilayer switching, VLAN trunks, load balancing, etc. This does not have any routing, NAT, or firewall capabilities. You would use this switch when you already have a router between your internal network and the Internet, and you need additional Ethernet ports. This gives you a full duplex Ethernet connection at wired speed, and it delivers! Perfect for the home office/LAN or for technicians needing extra Etherenet ports for their workbench, as this is what I use mine for. Thanks for reading! Hope this helps!
It's truly a plug and play. Loving it. To make things look neat in the living room, I am ordered (one of the top priority from my honey-do-list) to hide all AV equipment in the closet. There's no line of sight in between my AV equipment to my sofa.With this X10 powermid, everyone happy!
Well the cartridge arrived and i removed my ortofon om5e, once set up i began to spin a few tracks, wow it sounded very different to the ortofon, firstly the sound was much more open and i could now tell where the instruments were, guitars came to life, drums sounded more punchy the whole record seemed to slow down and relax a little, i was in heaven........... One month on am i still as happy? All the above is still there, do i now want more?Look for the price this exciting cart is very reasonable and seems to cope well with passages that in the past were a little lost but i do miss something that the ortofon gave and that is it's warmth. I am finding that this cart is a little too harsh in the highs and FANTASTIC in the mids ( wind instruments, guitars, drums etc) and great on the vocals. I am however running this on Cambridge gear which at the best sounds "tinny" I have heard that this cart needs 50 hrs run in before it really sings... I just hope its more barritone. For the $70 U.S. i paid you really cannot go too wrong......
The cord that you plug into the wall could be a bit longer but the quality and utility is excellent.
I just got the speakers in the mail and set up yesterday and me and my husband absolutly love them! They sound great even though we have the reciever set upstairs inside the house and the speakers down stairs outside on the walkout patio. We havn't had any problems with sound interference what so ever. A music lovers must have for tunes outside!
If you're looking for headphones that deliver great sounds while cutting out a lot of background noise, these are the headphones for you.My primary MP3 player is a Playstation Portable. I like having an all in one sorta system (video games, internet, videos, pics, camera...), but was unhappy w/the audio output. Even with Sony headphones that I thought worked great w/my cd player, the sound was too quiet and there was practically no bass. Then I got these headphones... problem solved. Volume problems are all but gone and the bass level is GREAT. If I were to have any compaints about these headphones, it would be that if they're jostled around too much, the sound of the jostling comes through in the headphones a bit too much.Side not for those looking for headphones that will just make things quiet: these probably aren't for you. If you're a constant traveller who's looking for headphones that will let you get a good nap on the plane ride, look elsewhere. The noise cancelling is definetly best w/music.
I purchased these binoculars to view the night sky, and the results are impressive. We recently stopped on a dark country road and tested them out. The view was extraordinary; I could see detail that brought the sky to life. One caveat---the weight of the glasses mandates that to get the best results for stargazing you need to steady yourself on a solid object, such as an automobile, building, or tree; it is difficult to hold the glasses still very long without some type of support. For non-astronomical viewing this is not a problem.
This filter is primarily for b/w photography, although you could use it for color with a rather obvious and unusual effect.The lens works by filtering some of the blue from your photo. This means that for cloudy sky, and some vegetation and architecture shots you will see greater contrast. There are more or less intense red filters available depending on the degree of effect you want.
One thing a lot of people do not realize is that the reason why the ink cartridges are so expensive is b/c the manufacturers sell the printers usually at lower than cost and then they recoup their sales through the accessories such as paper and ink cartridges. Yes, it may seem to be unscrupulous, but HP and all the others are in the business of making money. As for the person who had problems printing envelopes, remove all the paper and use the paper guides and resize them to the envelope. I've had no trouble printing envelopes with my 7960.One feature that people have also failed to mention is even though the memory card slots are there so you don't need the computer to print your photos, they also save you the trouble of attaching your camera to the computer since you can move your pictures from your memory card to your hard drive since the printer also acts as a removable drive.everyone has been blown away when I tell them that I printed these pictures at home, and i find that the pictures that it prints are better than when I took my memory card to wal mart. Plus, it was quicker. It was no problem using my Sony digital camera with my HP printer.One more thing, buy the printer at Sam's or Wal-Mart as it is only $187.
Riser card works fine. Fit was nice and snug. No "slop" but not requiring a hammer to get it installed. I gave it 3 stars even though it works fine, only because.... how excited can you get about a riser card?
I just got mine from J&amp;R Music World a few days ago. Great shipment - fast, double boxed, etc. It took awhile to set the new receiver up, as I had over 50 connections on the back of my previous receiver. I had upgraded from a Kenwood model and the difference is substantial. The sound quality, particularly in music, is substantially better. The number of settings you can tweak for each particular input is awesome. A true audiophile's dream. Right down to being able to set individual crossover points for EACH channel for EACH input! The on screen display/programming is great and makes setup much easier. I would highly recommend this receiver.
This is better than I expected with large software interface buttons and loud speaker. The only thing is...if you are not familiar with GPS devices, it may take you a little while to figure out how the antenna aquires a signal.
There are better circular polarizers out there, and there are worse ones. But for a 52mm thread, you are probably considering this for your canon 50mm f/1.8 lens, which is under $100. So why spend another $100 on a circular polarizer? This one works great and hasn't degraded my pictures as far as i can tell. When filming blue skies or green grass, the filter really brings out those colors. It's not one of those filters you will use all the time, but it definitely has its uses, and is good to have in your collection.The quality on this lens is not too bad. a lens cap easily fits on the end of the filter, and the circular ring turns smoothly. Sometimes with these filters, there will be a small amount of haze on the glass when you first get it. Using some mild soap diluted in water with a mircofiber cloth should remove it. Be careful on the edges because sometimes the grease used to lubricate the ring can sometimes get on the lens and smear it. It can be easily cleaned off, but do not use harsh chemicals as they may effect the coating of the lens (I'm not 100% sure but I don't want to find out).For the price, this is a great circular polarizer and I highly recommend it in the 52mm size.
This laptop works great. Only problem is that Amazons advertised it with bluetooth. The one I just bought does not have it.
I own two of these already and they are fine for typical plugs. It is built very sturdy and you can mount it to the wall as well. The only drawback is that this particular model has the on/off switch located on the top which makes it succeptible to hitting the switch by mistake.The spacing of the outlets are ok but you may have trouble with bigger adapters. That may block another one of the slots.For normal day use, it is a good surge protector which I recommend...beats buying a cheap surge protector which has cheap circuitry. At least with APC, you know you are getting a good protector.
This comes with a pack of disc protectors, slider and tabs that you can insert into the top of the protectors making it easy to quickly identify your collection. I bought this to keep my picture discs in order and wasn't expecting what i got.. i was very pleased.The one I received has a Dark blue top and a silver/gray base... not as the picture shows but it's storage..i'm not picky.
Quick and easy setup. Very fast. I just transferred 11GB of data in 13 minutes.Very quiet and cool.
I ordered two of these from Amazon. They arrived on time but only one would take and hold a charge. The defective battery would not charge at all. The Canon charger would simply blink. Amazon quickly sent a new battery for an exchange. The replacement works as expected. Maybe just my bad luck, but I've had better success rates with ultracheap Chinese battery clones (like &lt;$4 a battery) from other dealers like Sterlingtek.
I was hooked by the details of espionage. The characters became important to me. Also, I was intrigued at how the author used the mother's story to manipulate the daughter's story. A really good read...even if you think you've figured out some of the answers...it's still a really good read.
This is THE best business class backpack in the universe - period. ! Expensive and worth it. It looks great, extremely well made, well thought off - love the front pockets which allows you to put an Airline ticket. Love all the pockets that make everything within reach in seconds not minutes. The zippers are awesome - large - sturdy and well engineered. So thePROS1. It looks absolutely great2. Well Made and well designed.3. Excellent grade leather4. Love the fact that the backpack straps can fold into the back pocket thus transforming itself into a shoulder satchel5. Fits better than a briefcase under your seat - takes up a lot less room - yet can pack more and better organized.CONS:1. A bit heavy (but leather is not light)2. The backpack straps hang too far down - so if you are holding it by the top, you tend to STEP on the backstraps and trip all over it. I used velcro to fix that and not have the straps hanging.3. Expensive - but worth it4. Lack of a bottled water holder (but if they did that - it would look a bit clumbsy)
Without getting all technical this printer is fabulous. Easy to use for the beginer to the experienced. Pictures come out beautiful, price is great-what more can I say. Good buy.
seriously i love just listening to people go back and fourth about mac and pc. il keep this plain and simple. PC is for gaming dont deny, its true. big deal you can run bootcamp on a mac but it will still never boast anywhere near the amount of gaming potential as a pc. Macs are awesome for music, pics, and graphic art. I ordered a zune because im sick of ipods specific formats. i have had 5 ipods now. they all suck the same. There is to much hype about them. I played with my friends zune one day and i simply loved it. no click wheel, but i can live without one. the display was amazing. still small but i wont go blind as fast from this one. the zune has a nicer build, you dont see any marks on it like smudge marks, finger prints, etc. its a bit bigger than the ipod, but it will be on my belt or in my pocket half the time so i dont care. i checked out the software which is almost identical to itunes. For you mac fanatics give the zune a chance instead of bad mouthing it. for you pc guys chill out with the anti mac junk. i own a pc desktop, and a mac laptop. so im neutral in the debate. but all and all im very satisfied and looking foward to my zune.
This is only the second day I've used this headset. It has a short in the wire that causes irritating static. I'm returning this product and buying a Logitech.
I checked out many different TV Tuner cards before I bought this one. Many would only work with certain hardware or was not what I was looking for in a tuner card. This card was very easy for me to install and get up and running. You plug in your antenna/cable connection and a cable to the sound board and you're ready to go.The setup manual gives little information but luckily wasn't needed in my case. I installed it under Windows 98 with no problems. Once I installed the card and powered up the computer, Windows recognized new hardware and prompted me for the install CD. It installed the needed software drivers and continued to install the various accessory software on its own. My only negative review of this card would be its limited driver under Windows NT. It is limited to a small window on the desktop and would not work at all under Windows 2000 Beta-3 ( An NT based architechure) . I hope that Pinnacle has the forethought to include a driver for the upcoming final release of this O/S. The price for this card was very enticing. $89.95 with a $20.00 rebate is hard to beat for a tuner card of this caliber. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to see TV on the desktop.
I love this lens for what it offers, taking a variety of great photos with out having to change anything out. I do a lot of hiking with this and it's great for that variety, either wildlife out in the distance or a great shot of a mountain view. The only thing I find a little annoying is the lens not being able to 'lock' to stop the expansion while your walking. All in all though this is a great lense that I have some fantasitc photos from.
I've been using a Keytronic keyboard for about 4 years before I decided to get a new one to replace it, and naturally this choice came to mind.While Keytronic boards do not look very fancyful and &quot;ergonomic&quot;, use one and you'll very soon feel the difference. These boards are truly built to last, and unlike many new keyboards out there from Logitech or Microsoft, it is extremely quiet on use. The spring loading of the keys, are also not too light, and provides a firm resistance.This board is great, I would recommend it to anyone.
When Satellite Radio was first coming out, I said "I'll never use that. They want us to PAY to listen to the radio?" But that payment is worth what you get. No commercials and a much greater variety of music; you don't just keep hearing the same songs every day. Plus, only about $13 per month is not bad at all.The hard part about getting a sattelite radio is deciding which unit to get. I chose to take a risk and go with this one. Figure, it saves me a couple hundred dollars because I just buy the reciever and hook it up to my car stereo with my cassette adaptor. Then I don't have to pay for the installment, the hardware kit, etc.So far, this unit has been great. It comes with an antennae with a pretty long cord. The antennae also has a strong magnet so when you drive in your car, just stick it to the top and run the wire through the passenger window. The signal has always been fine for me; I've driven through some areas with lots of trees and not once did I lose my signal.I haven't used all of the cool features of it yet, but my favorite things about it so far is that it displays the name of the artist and song you are listening to, so you're not always saying "Who is this?". Also, it lets you store song information for twenty songs. In other words, when I'm driving if I hear a song I like, I just press the button that says "Memo" and it stores the artist name and song title. So when my car ride is over, I just go back and write down the names of all the songs I liked.The only thing I don't like is that if you are using it in your car, you HAVE TO plug it into the cicarette lighter; I would be just a little happier if it had a built-in-battery that you just charge up. But other than that, I love this reciever.If you're struggling to find the right sattelite radio, get this one. You won't be disappointed!
I am a professional radiographer and photographer (25 years now) and I used both the Sony CD500, CD400, CD350, CD300, as well as a Nikon Coolpix for field research x-raying mummies in Peru. This means the cameras were pushed hard.....blowing sand, huge contrast ranges, high resolution radiographs needed, fast manual control of radical light conditions, etc.....essentially most of the tough conditions and imaging requirements you can imagine. Here's what I found:The Sony Mavica CD500 & 300 beat them all. It's not the most expensive or the best resolution but we all thought it did the best job.Mavica CD500: best of all....resolution, reasonable recording time, great image control for exposure, close-ups, better controls, pretty much everythingMavica CD400: best resolution but extremely slow recording time made it impossible to work with most of the time....the CD300 often got 3-4 shots while the 400 was recording one.Mavica CD350: not enough manual control for us, but usually got great images on automatic....some problems with exposure range for close-ups thoughMavica CD300: not the best resolution, but now that I've done some prints for publication from it's highest res setting I will not be buying any more 400s....just not a significant enough difference,plus it's not as heavy or bulky.Nikon Coolpix: not in the running by comparison with the Sonys....although it is more lightweight....we are buying mini CDs for 33 cents each in bulk... and getting 140-180 high resimages per CD.....they are so easy to format, initialize, and copy on any CD burner that I can't believe we even considered using memory stiks, or USB downloads.The best features are common to both the Sony Mavica CD300 and 400 series though.....manual control of the images, excellent close up abilities, decent wide angle (which can be enhanced with add-on lenses if necessary), and both rapid video and automatic functions with night focusing for flash, etc., etc.Finally! There is a great digital camera!
This stand is an excellent solution to raise your monitor. I now own two of these two hold my 23" monitors in my office. There is just enough space below with 1 of the removable height units on to store what you may need.Cheap Price, Great Quality!
After wasting a lot of time trying to get 4 of these to work in my PC's. The seller has promised a refund or replacement. Good seller; poor product.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Fujifilm 128MB CompactFlash Card, like most 128MB cards, will store on average 142 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 106 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 64 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 51 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 40 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
I needed a way to hook an old PDA to a PC with no serial ports running Windows XP. The drivers loaded perfectly, the software recognized the cable as a COM port, and it's been working just fine ever since. Definitely a niche product, but a useful one!
This product came fast and was perfect for what I needed. I love scrapbooking and pioneer products are easy to use.
It claims to hold 1 GB, and thsi is so, but it can only actually fit 512k of mp3s in the file that plays back mp3s. It was a firmware limitation. Other than that it's cheap, and has nifty features. But the short battery life is a bummer.
Works great. I have an original 30G and it is perfect. replaced the battery in the remote and was ready to listen!
After my drip coffee maker got too slow to use I remembered my parents had apercolator growing up. My mother said it made a great cup of coffee so I decidedto purchase one. After some research I decided the Presto was the way to go. Sofar I have not been disappointed. Great coffee and made quickly too! Sometimesthere are a few grounds in the bottom of the cup but I believe that can be remediedby using the larger filters that fold over the sides. The percolator actually camewith some larger filters but I'm saving them in case I have any company. The groundsaren't really a big deal for me and I like the stronger taste. Even the cheaperbrands of coffee taste good.
Best cost/value I have seen for some time. Your sound is noticably better with this player.
One of the toners did not have a very long life, probably 2000 pages compared to the 6700 expected. The others performed as expected. Very in expensive with good image quality, which is sometimes a problem with some generics.
Run solid with DD-WRT. Stay up for weeks without rebooting. It does somewhat increase the wireless range (I think). I no longer have problem with my kitchen pc. It handles these:1. our hardwired maxtor shared drive.2. my hardwired pc (nVidia gigabit).3. our wireless kitchen pc (trendnet wireless n usb).4. our hp 6980xi printer wirelessly (11g).5. my iPhone (11g).6. my work Thinkpad T500 (wireless n).7. my wife eee (11g).8. my nokia internet tablet (11g).I'm using DD-WRT v24-sp1. Somewhat buggy (have to reboot the router again to get the wireless back after a restart).
i have my logitech Z-5500 THX for more than 3 yrs. now it never gave me a problem. i love its low bass specially when i watch movies on my pc. i know those who rate this as one star it's because of the missing mid range bass and tweeter. recently i purchased non powered 2 floor stand speakers sony SS-F5000 150 watts for only 135$ both speakers. i connected both speakers were the other two front speakers are connected it did'nt give me a problem quaility sound was heard. it has what the logitech is missing the mid range bass and tweeter now can i can enjoy my movies and club mix music. My 5.1 sound system is at par with the bose and boston sound system, at times i believed its better than the bose i sold to my friend. for the price , the quality of sound, easy to use, ergonomics i give 5 *****'s and this is the way how to appreciate the most out of the logitech Z-5500.
This product is adequate for what it is (A bunch of LED's attached to tripod mount for your point and shoot) and one of the few alternatives for lighting up macros with a point and shoot. It fits the Canon SD800 that I have, but needs a lot of finessing for the lens to fit in the hole inside the LED's. It is ring light not a flash with a low/high setting and you may need to white balance the image first because the lighting is harsh. The macro pictures that I've taken are pretty reasonable. It is a good alternative for taking infrequent macro shots without having to resort to buying a DSLR and macro accessories. I would buy it again.
The feature that sets the Kodak #SV811 apart from most other digital frames is it's higher screen resolution of 800 x 480. Lower resolution frames, (most 8" frames are 480 X 234 or 320 X 234), look very good when viewed by them self, but when viewed side by side with Kodak's 800 x 480 screen the differance is striking!The Kodak software also has "Tray" and "Copy To" features that simplify sorting your photo's into portrait and landscape groups before copying them to the frame or a memory card.I am very pleased with and would highly recommend the Kodak series of digital frames.DonS.12/13/07
If you use a celestron product... YOU NEED THIS ACCESSORY KIT. There's no way I'd enjoy astronomy as much as I do with just the eyepieces that come with the scope. There's nothing like popping in the 32mm and seeing Andromeda right there in the center. And at the same time, there's nothing like seeing Titan with the highest power and the barlow. And the filters are amazing. I hesitated to buy this because of the price, but trust me when I say that it's worth MUCH, MUCH MORE. No complaints at all.
I bought this refurbished from epson and it's been great. The only complaint I have is that there is some dust in the inside of the machine--but that's really not bad for a refurb item at all. I decided to purchase this model because it is one of the scanners we have at school (I'm an MFA in photography student).I mostly scan negatives on this machine and the occasional document. It does a very good job and is easy enough to do. I do not rely on the machine's software since I have the professional software needed already. It came with a 35mm slide holder, 4x5 negative holder, 35mm negative holder, and 2 film guides. It also came with an additional scanning software disc (silverfast) and a copy of photoshop elements. I found this to be a great deal for the price I paid.Overall I recommend this flat bed for anyone who wants to get good resolution scans of their photographs, negatives, and even documents. The only better jump would be to purchase a imacon hasselblad scanner and I personally do not have the $13,000 to do that. Considering the abilities of this scanner for the price you pay I think it's a great deal.
I'm quite impressed with the new Sony DCR-HC85. I had been looking at some of the Panasonic 3CCD cameras in this price range as well as the Canon Optura Xi (which is a little more expensive). In the end I chose this camera for the following features:* very large (and sharp) CCD for the price* 0lux night shot mode, though somewhat gimmicky. grainy, and green in practice, is very effective for taking sleeping baby shots* reputedly much higher reliability and better repair services (vs the Panasonic)* large reflective/transmissive LCD that's highly visible in both dark and light* many videophile-oriented features (more on that below).* can operate as a webcamUpsides:* Though many online reviews have questioned whether or not the touchscreen-based interface is a good thing, I found it to be more than adequate for my needs. One of the first things I did was rearrange the menus with my favorite features up front. Very easy to do and makes the camera feel &quot;customized&quot;. If the camera weren't capable of these customized personal menus, however, I'd imagine the somewhat slow and bulky interface would get pretty annoying.* True anamorphic 16:9 widescreen functionality works great and is easily understood by video importing tools.* Nice shape, easy to hold. I have shaky hands and prefer a slightly larger camera to hold onto.* Its optical image stabilization is amazing. Once again, I have shaky hands and was worried about getting steady video. Exceeded my expectations on this point.* Setting it up as a webcam was straightforward and the quality was great.* Nightshot Plus is eerily effective. The video ain't gorgeous, but it sure does do the trick. I'd imagine that the accessory shoe-based IR light that Sony offers would improve the functionality of this feature even more.Downsides:* Camera comes with an 8MB card that can only realistically hold 8 photos. Kinda pointless unless one is just test-driving the feature.* Camera comes with just a single FP50 lithium battery which doesn't hold enough power to record an entire 60min DV tape (unless, possibly, you turn off the LCD, use just the viewfinder, don't use anything on the accessory shoe, and film straight through without stopping). I guess that's what keeps the price down.* Camera doesn't come with a FireWire cable. I was not able to use Windows Movie Maker 2 using just the included USB cable (although USB streaming with MSN Messenger worked great with that). I had plenty of FireWire cables in my bin of extra computer parts, but just don't see how you can get professional results without one.* Though the camera supports both progressive scan and true anamorphic 16:9 widescreen (both features helpful in acheiving a film look with a digital video camera), you can't use them both at the same time.* Some default settings are questionable (but easily changed). Why default to 4-track 12bit audio vs 2-track 16bit? Why default to beeping melodies on key presses? Some odd buttons on the default Personal Menu (which is what you customize).Overall, I'm a big fan of this camera and would recommend it highly.
I'm not a professional photographer so could not justify spending hundreds of dollars on a macro lens but am very satisfied with the results of this macro adapter lens. Unlike some other reviews here, my Canon EOS Rebel XSi cameral with the standard 18-55mm lens attached WAS able to autofocus with the macro adapter lens. I set my lens for 55mm and was able to autofocus within a distance of 4 1/2" to 2 1/4" distance between the object and the 10x macro adapter lens.I took a photo of the "New World Order" pyramid on the back of a dollar bill with and without the macro lens adapter and posted the full-size photos on my server at [...] and [...] respectively. I was holding the dollar bill and camera by hand so the photo is not as sharp as it could have been if the dollar bill was laying flat on a surface and if I had used a tripod for the camera but the photos give you an idea of the magnification achieved with the 10x macro lens and just the 18-55mm lens - both photos taken as close to the dollar bill as possible and still maintain focus. From what I can tell, it looks like it is just over 2 times larger with the 10x macro lens adapter.I'm not an optics expert but I'm not sure why the image isn't 10x larger with the 10x macro lens adapter. Must have something to do with the focal distance being a factor. If anyone can explain this to me I'd appreciate it. Email me at davidmassey1975@gmail.com.
I,ve got a set of Zalman 5.1 Hphones that are aging but I don,t ever want to go back to stereo HP.s. However I see nowhere on here if these support 5.1 dolby sound?
I wanted this for a good long while before I bought it, and I was worried that it might not live up to expectations. However, this is one of those rare gadgets that is just as much fun as you think it will be.Not only does it mean that you can watch DVDs on any airplane, in any hotel room, and even on long taxi rides (maybe not a whole DVD!), it also means you have a DVD player in every room in your house. Spending time scrubbing grout in the bathroom? At least you can be entertained while you do it!Down to brass tacks, though. I have found the speakers to be fine, as long as you don't turn them up too loud. As people have mentioned previously, there are no headphones, but I can't imagine buying something like this without at least having a portable CD player, so you probably have headphones already. It's better than watching stuff on a laptop because a) my company doesn't give us computers with DVD-ROMs =) and b) this is so much smaller that it even fits in my small-to-medium-sized handbag! Much handier. And you don't have to wait for it to boot up.There are multiple screen modes, to make the best use of the rather small screen. There are some movies which play as a letterboxed &amp; TV-shaped picture (in effect, black bars on all four sides), which is really tiny. However you can set the monitor to zoom in on the actual picture area without (as far as I can tell) losing picture quality.On the down side, the picture is a bit grainy. I wish the battery lasted longer than 3 hours. Also, for hotel rooms, I wish the feature that compresses the volume range (I forget what this is called) made any sort of noticeable difference. I wish it came with a case that exactly fit it, because the ones available seem to be designed to fit the 7&quot; one, and on my last trip I had it in bubble wrap, which was not too convenient.On the whole, though, I really love it. The biggest problem is the fact that it is so convenient that I have been buying way too many DVDs.
I tested the filter with a Canon 40D on a tripod. The photos came out looking like they were shot through a diffusion filter, in soft focus. On one hand, you get an added feature. But then again, it defeats the purpose of putting plastic in front of expensive glass.
Played a round with them yesterday on a tough course. My normal ball selection is the Callaway HX Diablo Tour, which is a dream to play with, outstanding in every aspect, but when I hit my occasional misdirection shot, I cringe when I see it fly into the water. So I was looking at adding a good performing ball that won't make me cry when I loose it. Having read the reviews, I have to disagree with at least half of them. Off the tee, it hits like a rock, no feeling or sound of compression. It fly's OK, but will never outdistance the Callaway. It does better with iron shots, probably because of its soft cover, very acceptable on wedges, but none of the irons shot have much feel. Putts are OK, have to hit it a bit harder to get to the hole. Scuffed the balls quite a bit, so they are good for 1 round. After 15 holes of bogey's and a couple of par's, I switched back to the Callaway and got 2 birdies and a par for the last 3 holes, no coincidence. I will use this ball when water hazard's and canyon's are a threat, but I don't recommend this ball for guy's who are seasoned players or if your trying to lower your handicap. When I run out, I won't buy again.
well they deliver like they say . about 400 watts rms they take a lot of pounding from the amp and rarely they distort . very please with their quality and looks . if you can get a plexiglass box better .
Recieved the MFC-5100C this afternoon from Amazon.com. Was worried that some of the reviews indicated some problems existed with installation. Happy to report that it works without a hitch on Windows 98. Came with a USB cable in the box, but have been using the parallel line so far. Will have to add a USB Hub to attach the printer using the USB line since it was not included in the box --- Didn't think they would include a Hub.Print quality is OK for home. Not on par with the latest/best inkjets, but at [this price] one can not complain, besides the best inkjets cannot do everything the 5100C can do.Scan quality is good as well. Again, not as good as more expensive scanners, but quite acceptable for an economical multifunction machine. Scanning speed is good as well.So far my only issue is that the scanner light stays on permanently, and there is no on/off switch for the unit. So the unit is presumably sucking power and wearing out the scanner light 24 hours a day. Which means it will break sooner than later. Hopefully Brother will read this review and add an on/off switch.
I must tell you that I was searching high and low for a fingerprint reader that was compatible with Vista 64 Bit systems. This was the only one (in my price range) that did what it was supposed to do. I no longer need to remember passwords anymore. After the software is installed, you need to record your fingerprints. You can do just one or all 10. In case you are worried that your fingerprints could be "stolen", don't be. They are in a format that cannot be reproduced or copied. When I come across a web-page that needs a logon and/or password, all I need to do is swipe my finger across the reader and, if any of the fingerprints are a match, voila, your in! The error rate reading my fingeris almost 0%. You got additional members using the computer? No problem, they can be added. If you want, you can use the finger reader to logon at startup. Also, sensitive files can be encrypted onto the hard drive, (tax returns,SS numbers etc.). If you are concerned about this product not working for whatever reason (and you cannot log in), don't worry about it, you can still log-on "the old fashioned" way. There are no moving parts. I cannot see any way that it would ever fail. Two thumbs up for this product!!
I just got this tripod today for our upcoming trip in California and Italy. And it looks good so far after testing it several times today. Its well built and a bit heavy which for me is a positive.Its advertised small size made me bought this in the first place and looks like a real winner.
hey all! my name is brandy and i'm from st. aug, FL. one city away from cd! i've met christian 3 times! once at the 98 degrees concert (i think just about everyone met him there!)then at masqurade, and then on fri at the house of blues! i think christian did the best out of all the acts that were there! christian, if you rememeber, i'm one of the girls that got our piture with you kissing our hand. (hehe!) you did great! next time i see you, you gotta give me the hook ups! if you dont have the single, GO OUT AND GET IT NOW! love ya! brandy
First of all Skullcandy provides a lifetime warranty on all there heaadphones so when you read other reviews about durabilty DONT EVEN TRIP cause they got your back. But real talk these knock hard and if your like me and love bass bass and more bass you have found the right headphones. Sure you need a battery for the amplifier but rechargable batteries are not a bad invesment. I use them for my Zune and when vol. is only 12 i cant here anything besides music YEEEE! Very comfortable and not heavy at all. Amazing for hip hop and R&B and i listen to a little bit of rock and sounds pretty solid for that to. I dont think $60-$70 is to much to ask for especially with awesome designs they provide, much better than paying 150-$300 for a pair of headphones that make you look like your about to go to outer space hahahah. I recomend these to everyone.
I'm pleasantly surprised that Hoya is able to price this multi-coated filter so competitively, even against the economy brands. But make no mistake about it, Hoya's SMC U.V. filter is a higher-end product. If you're serious about producing quality images, don't skimp on filters. This is one of the best that's available.
I bought the HP Super-Multi DVD940E DVD Burner with Lightscribe from Tiger Direct and couldn't be more satisfied. First, the shipment actually came a day earlier than the shipping estimate. When I used the Writer the Writing Speed was extremely fast it took me about ten minutes to write about two hours of video. My only complaint would be that Nero express did not meet all my burning needs. Also, I needed to download a converter for my files. Expect to buy video converter software and burning software like the full Nero version if you have extensive burning needs like I do. Overall, this was a great purchase if you are looking for speed and high quality DVD burns this Writer is for you. I highly recommend Tiger Direct
A Great Amazon retailer delivered the router ahead of time. The router works great as expected of any Linksys Router.
I earned one of these cameras after obtaining points in a survey site. It is made from cheap chrome color plastic and they do not supply the batteries. I had to use my own AAA batteries which kept popping out because of the bad springs in the camera. I would not be afraid to bet that is just another Chinese slave labor item.Plus if the batteries die or you remove them, you lose images. It does not take memory cards! I went to check out their website, which is very lame, and I could not find anyone to write to you about it. I am returning this camera! Stay away!
Light, sturdy, well-made, easy to set up. This is a superbtripod; as good as it gets, in my opinion.
This is a great case for th 20d camera. Recommend it for everyone who has this type of camera.
I own a local consulting firm and will only replace with OEM products. The others are less expensive for a reason. Get RAM-Tech.
I know its the design of the Ipod, but the thing is a friggin pain to open, and these tools are basically ineffective. They're really nothing more than a wedge (they will still scratch your ipod up if you're not careful). And you're bound to hurt your hands once or twice.That being said, once the new battery is in, everything worked perfect. Great battery life now. Changed a bricked ipod that apple wanted some ridiculous sum to fix into a brand new functioning one.Just make sure you don't get something in the display when you're taking the thing open. a piece of lint or something got stuck in front of the display screen so I had to open the darn thing back up.
This product was exactly what I was expecting, not a generic lookalike. I am very satisfied. I can't find them any other place except at Amazon. I figured every product I looked for was here why not the ink.
The card was great for a while (got it as a replacement for a very buggy Netgear FA-311), but after about 4 months it died - it would start dropping packets after initially establishing a connection, and finally it could only send packets to my router about 25% of the time.I checked the 3com site and apparently this model has been discontinued. Oh, well.
I've have my ZEN Micro for over 2 years. I've sent mine back twice (without charge) for software issues. I can no longer use the Creative computer software to upload music because it doesn't recognize my player. But I with Windows Media Player Sync and that works out fine. I just learned to let it be and not mess with it too much. I have it filled to the max with music and listen to it daily. The charge life is less than i had hoped, barely making it thru an 8 hour work day.Favorite part: it is orange!
Just keep in mind that if you buy this product, you will not have the capability to load any Mapsource data, or any map data at all. The unit does not come with even a rudimentary database, and although there is an optional (and riduculously overpriced) PC interface cable, you won't be able to upload anyting into the GPS unit. No street maps, no topo maps,... nada. Other comparably priced units have this capability, which seems to me to be absolutely essential if you actually want to use a GPS unit to be able to navigate, which, let's face it, is the only reason that you would buy one.
Sony VCL-DH1774 74mm 1.7x Tele Conversion lens for Sony DSC-H7/H9 Digital Still Cameras, is optima!!!
This case is the best one in my opinion. I've had the exact one for several years and I ended up losing it. I use this case for working out, mowing the lawn, jogging, and when I'm just on the go. The case clips to a belt or shorts and I put the earbuds cord inside my shirt and up to my ears. When mowing the lawn, I have a set of noise cancelling earbuds made by Shure and they are an excellent combination with my Ipod & case because I don't have to crank up the audio too loud and I have easy access to control my Ipod.The case stays clipped very well and never falls off. Sometimes I forget it's there. The case includes an armband which works good if you like it clipped there. It's just not my first choice.I checked all around and found the best price here and I was surprised how fast the shipping was!
Gud product. Nice black ink. plastic container and colorful box. Strong plastic inner wrapper that was easy to take off before using. Canon printers need ink.
Speedy delivery. It works just as advertised. We use it in a deer camera and have had no problems. Pictures are clear and the memory card is easy to use.
I was looking for pages to store all the 5" X 7" photos I purchased until I get them into frames. They are easy to use and fit a binder perfectly. I didn't want to spend time looking for an album that holds 5" x 7" so this was my best alternative.
I've had my Plantronic's CT 10 for almost ten years now.... durable, easy to use and by far the best phone of any kind I have ever owned, the clarity is superb... recently I purchased its first new battery. Used daily since its purchase it has performed flawlessly, now I have at least 10 full hours of talk time. Highly recommended as is any of the Plantronics line.
Unfortunately, these earphones were not at all what I hoped for. The sound quality was very tinny and had a very hollow sound. I also did not like how there was a volume control on the case because it seemed to contribute to the degraded sound quality. In addition, the wires are oddly placed and it is very cumbersome to have to carry around such a large case all the time. The earbuds themselves hurt my ears because the rubber rings were too large and it felt like the metal speaker-covering was ready to fall off five minutes after opening the package. I suggest you stay away from these and stick with a nice pair of Sony earbuds or the Jensen earmuff headphones.
I just got these today and plugged them up with my new Mac and they are awesome. The looks of these speakers are very unique and they compliment the great looks of my machine. They sound just as good as they look too. Great bass and crisp highs. No, they aren't going to blow a wall down or anything; but for a nice desktop 2.1 setup, you can't ask for much more. I highly recommend these!!!!
Cables arrived in just a couple of days and are exactly what I wanted. I would recommend this seller and these cables. great!
It's big yea....but wow! It does it all and in legal size (14")too if needed! Below is the hype from apsom of it's capability and it worked great for me....The ONLY problem I had is it took up some counter space in the home office....but the unit definately paid for that space on the counter in no time through it's quality and versatility....It is a 36-bit dual-media scanner that lets you scan photos and prints on its upper bed and film and transparencies in its transparency bay (lower bed).It is also ready for all Windows or Macintosh operating systems you can get the software upgrades/drivers for all platforms at microtekusa.com. An Adaptec PCI SCSI card is included that works on Windows, as well as with the Apple G3/G4-series Macintosh.the ScanMaker 4 features 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution. It also incorporates a patented Microtek design called Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology, or E.D.I.T.. E.D.I.T. allows for scanning directly from the surface of the film without an interfering pane of glass that can distort and diffuse the original image. The result is richer, more accurate color and sharper, cleaner images loaded with detail.The ideal solution for anyone responsible for putting together business presentations or scanning photos or film for brochures, reports or other projects destined for 4-color printing.featuring a dynamic range of 3.4 and a color palette of 36-bit input and output, the ScanMaker 4 will scan anything from 35mm film, a photograph up o 14" in length, or a batch scan of several images at once -- even at different settings with different scanning filters applied quickly and efficiently.Benefits you can expect....High resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution with interpolated resolution of 9600 x 9600 provide exceptional image quality and clarity.Intelligent Scanner Controller Software: Microtek's ScanWizard magnifies the preview image in high resolution, and stores and saves gamma curve settings for future application.Batch Scanning capability: ScanWizard allows batch scanning of many standard film formats or reflective originals, even at different modes and settings.Works on PC or Mac. An Adaptec PCI SCSI card is included that works with Windows, as well as with the new Apple G3/G4-series Macintosh.Includes an 8" x 10" Glass Template holder for scanning a variety of film formats.
I have been using this for 9 months and still taking and holding charges. Perfect match fot my T41 laptop. Sometimes I leave my laptop on playing music for my bird when I leave for work and let the battery drain completely and then charge it up while using it when I come home. Still performs well.
This camera, if used the way its manufacturer demands is excellent. There is a problem. Suppose you have a need to mount it on a telescope or a microscope or a T mount, or on a bellows. Then you are out of luck, saddled with a technical miracle but intended to limit your photography and imagination to what Nikon wants you to have. If you want your camera to serve you in however you need to use it, you are better off with a light meter and a much cheaper rig.
These speakers are inexpensive, but pack a really clear, round sound. They confirm my opinion that Altec Lansing is the best computer speaker brand out there.On the 221s, the satellites hold plenty of punch for their size, and even at extremely high volumes don't fuzz out or crack. The subwoofer shakes the floor and I even had to turn the bass down on my computer (some might see this as a negative).Don't be fooled with reviews by users that only listen to jazz or classical - while there's nothing wrong with this, it's often deceiving if you listen to harder, already-more-distorted music. I listen to a lot of punk, hardcore, and alternative and these speakers still do an amazing job. Listening to a classical piece through them is just extraordinary - the subwoofer gives you the cello/bass section right there in your room.
This is a very well designed bag. For what it is, it's great. However, if you have any gear of a prosumer or professional level, this bag's not going to fit much of it. I shoot with a Canon 40D with battery grip, which is a large camera. My primary lens is the 24-70mm L-series, which is also a big lens (not long, but large diameter). Combine these two in the lower compartment, and you barely have room for a flash. If you're really lucky, you might also be able to shove in a small 50mm or similar. The top compartment is reasonably large, but you'll probably end up throwing some gear up there that you couldn't fit in the bottom.I love this bag, but I'm probably trying to accomplish too much with it. I'm an avid hiker/climber, so the small size and layout are pluses. But, don't expect to take much with you in any great configuration.
I bought this product at a local store for my apt when I moved. Granted i live in a major metro but i see no point to get cable with this thing. i have some friends that laugh but the truth is i have netflix, hulu, amazon instant video, crackle, and this. i compared it to my apt complex's rooftop antenna which got me 12 channels. this little thing got me 28 channels. now dont get me wrong it has a few qwerks but its $10 or less in most cases so what do you expect. only suggestion is to get a 3 way splitter or a cable extender so you have the cable length to move the antenna around. once in a while i have to adjust its position but i will not complain for something so simple and cheap being so effective. the only people that really wont like this are people who dont live in a place that offers tons of channels. and as far as it being fragile, if you dont handle it like a barbarian it wont break.Update: After my co-worker who lives down the hall bought the same antenna and got 43 channels, i moved my antenna and did a rescan and have gone from 28 channels to 43. I have also found that if you live in an apartment and have one of the metal prongs touch the wall, it will improve your reception. I moved my antenna to a different location to get a better scan result, then moved it back to the same corner with one of the antenna prongs touching my apartment wall and i now get all the extra channels crystal clear. This is old technology, so the old quirks still have the old solutions. My theory behind people with bad results is they either live outside of an area with good reception, or they arent arranging the antenna where it will work. With this antenna you have to place it where it gets reception, not necessarily where it looks good, or is hidden.
Nice bag. A 17" laptop fits easily, even with the foam insert that came with it. I left the insert in for extra protection.I like the handles, and the size of the opening.If I were to do it again though, I would buy a bag that had at least one pocket, and a shoulder strap. I know, I bought a 'sleeve', but I really think an actual carry bag would be more convenient and useful. Just ask yourself if you want to only be able to carry your laptop with the handles on this sleeve, or would like a shoulder strap?
Did a transfer of old 650GB drive to this 2TB moinster. Would not install as instrcuted until I check on the error code I was getting with Segate wedsite and found I had disk errors that needed to ne fixed on the old HD. Worked like a charm after that. I love it!
i got this camera for my b-day and i love it. the macro feature is awesome. those pictures turned out beautiful. the zoom is wonderful and can get really far out. it has a red-eye reducer feater but none of my pictures of people have red-eye even without it. it has a night-time feature that works nicely. all the pictures i take at night came out great.
I bought these earbuds as a replacement for my iPod headphones. Who wants to spend $29.99 for new iPod earbuds when you can get these for less than $10. However, for those of you who are used to the iPod's earbud feel... these are COMPLETELY different and will feel very uncomfortable at first.These buds do not fit into your ear like their iPod counterparts. Instead, they sit on the bottom portion of your ear. Once they're in that position, they feel fine and don't move. But, getting them into that position is a pain, sometimes literally.Would have got 5 stars if they weren't so darn uncomfortable.
We needed a VCR and this fit what we needed. It's simple, compact & efficient.
Because of the combination of the Philips name and the gorgeous picture quality of the floor model we saw at Bose, we purchased on of these from Bose. Two and a half weeks after it was installed, it flashed a message saying "replace lamp" (the lamps are supposed to last for 6,000 hours) and then it popped off, and we couldn't get it to turn on again.We first contacted Philips, but their service center is in the Philippines, and the people know NOTHING about the products. On the second call and upon my insistence, they referred us to a customer service center in the US. That service center knew something about the product and thought perhaps the lamp was defective and sent us a new one (free, but only after some pointed comments about the fact that the TV wasn't even a month old). The replacement lamp did absolutely no good. We asked to have the TV replaced, but all Philips would do was to say we should arrange for a local authorized repair service to come to see what they could do.At that point, we contacted Bose because we did not trust the long-term viability of whatever fix the repairmen might do, and the TV was too expensive to take the chance that it would break down two days after the warranty lapsed. Bose arranged for Philips to take back the TV and give us a replacement. But it seemed to us that Bose had to strong-arm Philips to stand behind the product.The replacement worked for less than 24 hours before going into permanent stand-by mode. Bose agreed immediately to take it back and refund our purchase price. The only good aspect of our experience was the consummate professionalism and customer service of Bose.I should add that on the day the second TV failed, Philips announced to the financial markets that it is terminating its rear projection TV line, citing market share considerations. My bet, the real reason is too high a defect rate on the product, based on our zero-for-two experience.
I've had my Ipod for about 2 months, and it's working great, not a single glitch, nor a compatibility issue to complain about. However, there are some things to know.First, let me warn you, Musicmatch is not Itunes. If you know anything about the wonderful play list program that allows Imacs to hook up with Ipods, then prepare to be disappointed. Musicmatch will sync up your PC with the Ipod, but you can't do major syncs without first erasing everything on your Ipod and re-uploading all your songs in one swoop. That makes swapping the Ipod to and from different computers very difficult because if you want to add songs from more than one computer to the Ipod you have to do it manually.However, Musicmatch does allow you to set up playlists, a major function of the Ipod. Once your music is loaded, you can browse through your songs via playlists, song list, artist, genre, etc. And it's all done with the wonderful and effortless touch wheel in the center and the simple five-button interface. Simplicity is the key here, and boy does it work. Even Helen Keller could have figure out how to use this thing.Play time for the ipod is about 10 hours plus on a rechargeable battery that can be charged via the computer (depending on your firewire card) or external AC. The audio quality is some of the best I've heard on an MP3 player, especially when the MP3 quality is 128 or higher.As mentioned above, the Ipod DOES require a firewire port in order to sync with a computer. They're cheap, about $$$$ (Belkin makes a great 3 port IEEE 1394 Firewire card) but it is an added expense. If you have a laptop, the Ipod comes with a firewire to mini-firewire converter, which is usually the standard on laptops.Also, unfortunately, the Windows Ipod cannot play WMA files (direct CD rips or high quality Windows Media sound files). MP3 files only. There are features like Date/time/calendar/and contact list but to synchronize them with your computer is more painful than pleasant or worthwhile. And while Musicmatch isn't perfect, I've had no trouble with it. Although If you have Musicmatch 7.2 or higher, you might be slightly annoyed with having to go "backwards" to a lower version of Musicmatch, which as of yet has no updates.Also, it has the distinct feature of being one of the most expensive players on the market, beaten only by it's sister model, the 20 gig, at $$$ dollars. However, if it's the difference between buying the Delorian and the Diablo (and you can afford it), I'll take the Diablo any day.The Final Word: If you want the best, this is it, however the best comes at a price!
Bought as a gift for my wife for her D90.Works perfectly.Simple to use.Can't ask for anything more.
I have had this 5470 with ADF (under model 5490 CSE tag)for about 6 months now. I am very surprised and disappointed at HP quality &amp; lack of enginering forethoughts.First of all, the underside of the scan glass was contaminated with lints from the factory which showed up all over the scanned images. I did not want to remove the glass to clean it because it will void the warranty. The machine was bought directly from HP so it was difficult to ship it back without paying a hefty shipping fee.Secondly, the ADF is quite (if not very ) slow. It takes about 10 to 20 seconds to warm up the lamp and then another 10 sec to recognize the ADF. The precision scan software did not remember the previous settings so a few more seconds needed to set the desired paremeters. If use the WIA (builtin win XP driver), the scanner would scann the ADF and then automatically scann the glass surface - very bizarre behavior. For multiple ADF scan jobs, the long startup time would repeat itself again. So expect to have a cup of coffee ready or a book to read while waiting for the scanner to start to work. I am glad I still have my 2 yrs old Brother MFC-9600 for fast scanning of documents.Thirdly, the scanned images thru ADF are often NOT straight.As a productivity tool, HP software and the slowness of this scanner need major improvements. I cannot see why HP would let out these products without extensive testing in terms of ergonomics and useability.On a positive note, the resulting color scanning is very good.
This camera is so easy to use!! The large viewing screen makes focusing in on your image clear. This camera has a very quick shutter speed that helps you capture moments before they disappear. On-screen directions help go from function to function. Get this one...you'll be amazed!!
I didn't use this product, but I assume it worked as well as the other film my friend has used, I had no complaints from him. It was fast shipping, I got it within the week using the faster rate. You do have to be there to sign for the package, which is a hassle for us, luckily I was home.
The quality of the photos was decent for the first 5 photos, and then it started printing on half the page. I wasted many expensive photos trying to troubleshoot the problem. I finally sent it back to Kodak. This was the second time I had to pack it all back together and send it in. This time they tell me it is going to cost more than I originally paid in order to fix it. The first time I sent it in they fixed it. This piece of junk is only a couple months old, and I bought it from an authorized dealer. It is not my fault their product is so horrible that I had to send it in twice. I had to pay shipping twice plus the price of the original purchase for only 5 photos, and now they won't fix it. Do yourself a favor and steer far away from Kodak.
I bought this grill cover about a month ago. I also have the iQue grill, which is too big for most covers. I was happy with this cover because it fit nicely. However, it already has a big hole on one of the corner seams and a large rip along the front. I haven't taken the cover off since the day I put it on. There is some wind where I live, but come on. In the end, not worth it.
Loud and natural sound, comfortable cups. These are rather large, but that's what I like about them. You have to remember these headphones are open air, so if you play your music too loudly in, say, a livingroom, everyone in the room will be able to hear what you're listening to. Not very discrete. Overall really good headphones for a really low price.
My office bought this for me -- it wasn't my idea. The flatbed scanner by itself is probably fine. The automatic document feeder (ADF), however, is non-functional. Perhaps it has fed pages satisfactorily TWICE since I started trying to use it. Otherwise, it has twisted pages and jammed them (perhaps 2 times) or, in the vast majority of cases, simply refused to feed the pages at all. I'm giving up and surplusing this piece of junk.
I loved these headphones the sound was great as was the isolation (I couldn't hear anything other than my music), but then they broke after 6 months. I'm still giving them 3 stars for quality of sound and they're not very expensive.
I saw the idp and it looked great 500 mb the closet mp3 player to it was a 256 ram version from a different company costing around .... I saw the small "CD" and thought it looked like a great deal.The set up was a little confusing but that didn't bother me too muchNext step was to download mp3 and transfer them to the idp-100the speed slow but again i could live with it.I relized i didn't like a song that i had transferred to the player and opened up the E: drive on the computer to remove the song, no problem right?After i removed the song i disconnected it from the usb cable and found out that the song was still on the player.DID I DO SOMETHING WRONG , i looked through the book that came with the player (no sign of how to remove songs) then i went to thewebsite and looked at a FAQ and found out that the player was a "write once device and that there were no intentions to introduce rewritable media"WHAT this looks like a scam I thought the definition of a mp3 player was the ease to organize,transfer and manipulate your own music.If i wanted a cd player i would have bought one.I plan on returning my unit
The product performed flawlessly. I've purchased about 40 of these disks for a special application and they work as expected. There are no negative aspects to them. They've formatted and work great.
Card itself seems fine. I bought this package instead of some of the cheaper standalone cards because I wanted the extras.Sadly the MicroMate card reader is too wide to fit in some USB ports (including those on the front panel of my dell desktop and the side panel of my dell laptop).If the RescuePro software crashes on startup, be sure to go into Windows Data Execution Prevention options and opt-out the rescuepro.exe to resolve the crash.
It was brand new and bigger than I thought. Just as well as I underestimated the amount of equipment I have. It is very comfortable fully loaded at about 20 pounds. Some times I forget its even there when I'm shooting pictures. Well made and designed. I don't any negatives about this pack. Very PleasedRick
The Vanguard Athens case is very handsome, well constructed and roomy. I was looking for a case to fit my HP Pavillion dv7 17.3 inch laptop, and was having trouble finding an affordable case for it. The description for this case states that it can fit up to a 15 inch laptop, but my 17.3 inch fits fine packed inside the Samsonite sleeve I purchased to protect it. The straps inside hold the laptop secure and safe, and there is plenty of room for the power brick in the front-side of the case. Now, if you have to have a mouse you will need to get a small one that will fit into the document storage area, but there is lots of room for it as long as it is not too big. The only concern I have is the locking props for the lid protrude inside the case by about a quarter of an inch on either side about three inches from the back of the case, on the aluminum ribbing. If you look closely at the pic in the product description you can see the round rivet on the silver colored ribbing, just above the Vanguard badge on the front of the case. It's really no big deal, but I wouldn't put anything large in there without protection (hence the Samsonite Sleeve). Use the straps and you should be golden!Now, one thing--I was under the impression that this was an ALUMINUM case--it is NOT! It has aluminum in the ribbing and handle, but the carcass is made of a formed, hardened ballistic material. It IS nice, though, because it is strong, scratch-resistant, and light weight. It is actually a really handsom-looking case--the pics on this page do it no justice! But I thought I might clear that up for anyone who might get the wrong impression as I did.Still, all-in all the Vanguard Athens case is very nice, durable, and roomy, and fits a lot more than they lead you to believe in the product description! Great price, too!
This is a great printer. I compared the print quality with a more expensive HP printer and basically there was not much a difference. So I chose this printer and it has been great. I would definitely purchase this again.
All that the positive reviews said is correct, in my experience. The device is reasonably priced and records and plays back reasonably well.However, mine has an absolutely maddening flaw: the batteries are held in by a small 'door' that hinges from the bottom of the device. The battery door opens at the slightest touch: in fact, if often opens (and the batteries therefore fall out) while in my pocket, without particularly being touched at all. You don't lose your recordings, but you have to re-set all your time and date settings as a result. For me this one flaw almost negates the good features because it makes the device so frustrating to use.Also, don't assume that the memory cards included or available for this device can be used in a PC-attached card reader: they cannot, since they have a unique proprietary format. So you cannot put these cards into a card reader and import the sound files into your PC.
I bought my Sony MVCD75 MAVICA in the last century and am still using it for Ebay and family pictures. The 10x ZOOM on this camera is incredible. I put an antique campaign button on Ebay and you could read the fine print on the back/inside edge as if it were large print! (I couldn't even tell what it was until I had taken the picture!) One major advantage over a camera with higher pixel rating is that shots taken with this 3 pixel (MP) MAVICA download much more quickly onto the Ebay and Email page. You don't have to wait for the picture to show up! (Just hold your pics to a size that is not extravagant.) The floppy feature is great because you can erase (delete) and re-use the same floppy forever!For serious nature shots (esp. birds) you will want to go with a camera that has a higher pixel rating - 5 MP or more; even though for everyday shots, in the yard or at a fairground, etc. the MVCFD75 MAVICA will be fine. Outdoors, the sun can create interference when you try to see into the viewer but you can shade it with your hand or buy the hood attachment originally made for this purpose. (I just never purchased that attachment.) If you can buy the MVCFD75 MAVICA for less than $200, go for it!- John K./Dallas
I've had this Sony NPFF51 battery for about 4 years now and despite heavy-duty usage the battery is still going strong. The battery fits nicely onto my Sony DCR-PC109 MiniDV. Charge time is less than an hour.Actual usage-time is slightly less than the advertised 2 hours; and even less still if your are using the flip-out moniter instead of the viewfinder.Overall though it is a nice little work-horse that has withstood the test of time. For even casual users I recommend an extra battery just in case. And for that extra battery, I recommend the Sony NPFF51-F Series.
I keep my Garmin on my console, where I can reach it (safely). Super reception. With a curved dash, this is the perfect option. The 3 ft cable is just long enough for me. BTW, it seems to fit a lot of Garmins (Nuvi, StreetPilot 340, etc).
This was a gift for my mother and she was able to set up on her own. The sound from it is wonderful and very clear. There was no humming at all and radio stations came in clear also! Great deal for the money!
Fit my eTrex HCx perfectly. Noticed a piece of reflective material on top for finding it in the dark. Good thinking. Seems to be nice and thick and sturdy.
Nothing's wrong that I can identify with this keyboard - it's exactly what's pictured. Basic black, all the standard keys, plus "Power" "Sleep" and "Wake Up" functions. Try not to hit those by accident - they're well out of the way, but nobody wants to lose their data with a stray press. At least the thing's not excessively loud when in use.There are only two special things you need to know before buying. One: this is a PS/2 keyboard with no USB connection. Make sure your computer's got a PS/2 port (the rounded kind with the holes in it) or have an adaptor set aside. Many newer setups won't accept this keyboard, while for older ones it may be your best option.The other is the size of the "Delete" key. It's not even a proper backspace key, really. It's just got an arrow facing left on it, and it's the size of a normal letter key. If you're like me and tend to take advantage of the double-width "Delete" button with your pinky while typing, you're going to have to change your habits. It functions just fine of course, but it may be a hurdle for someone unaccustomed.In all, it's cheap and it works. I'm writing an Amazon review with it, aren't I?
I bought this unit more as a fire wall than anything else - I use it along with PC-Cillin Anti-Virus protection &amp; ZoneAlarm Firewall software. These two security applications are integrated in the router setup. Connecting to other computers is instant with DHCP; It assigns IP addresses automatically when the other computer's TCP/IP is set to Automatically obtain an IP from a DHCP server. What a great unit! very easy to set up and packed with useful features...
After my cat chewed through my original HP Media Center IR Emitter, I was dismayed to find out that getting a replacement wasn't going to be easy. After 30 minutes on HP's site trying to find the part (never did find the exact one) I came to Amazon hoping to find it. Instead, I found this IR emitter from Jobsite. I ordered it with my fingers crossed, expecting that it wouldn't work. Fortunately, I was wrong. The IR Emitter works perfectly. In fact, it's far superior to the one that came with the HP unit. Despite having been peeled up and moved several times, the adhesive still held tight. Not so with the original, which I had to scotch tape to the front of my cable box. It also came with 2 extra adhesive pads that the original didn't have. The price was reasonable, especially when compared to the HP product, and it's low enough that I plan to order a few more just in case my cat gets hungry again. If you're like me, frantically looking for a new IR emitter, I recommend this one. You won't be sorry!
Product was ordered and received within 5 days. Chose the Tiffen brand due to high quality. A photographer's "Must Have" to protect valuable lenses from dirt, dust and smudges at a minimal cost. Well worth the investment.
These monitors are an excellent deal for the money. I have several hundred deployed at my client locations and we've never seen 1 fail.
The sb-600 is a good inexpensive flash for an everyday use. The only problem I had was when I used it for work. Working on a cruise ship doing photography, we take up to 800 photos in less than 4 hours. I found that the 600 cannot keep up with the rapid shooting that we do here. I have used the 700 and 800 and they seem to work with the high production.
This is one sharp lens, at macro unreal sharp, at normal shooting range very very sharp. Hard to take it off the camera, not because it fits too tight but it can do soooooo much. No zoom, but that's good I can move my feet.
I bought this for two reasons:One, I always wanna try what it feels like to use a wheel track.Two, my fingers always feel numb after using a typical mouse for a long time.After using this product for several weeks:One, it feels great!Two, no more pain in my fingers.
La compra se efectuo sin problemas y fue entregado dentro del lapso de tiempo indicado
The thick part of the cable would not fit through my Dell 20 inch LCD's cable organizing hole llike the oem one did. But, it still works great for business!
HDMI cables can go anywhere from $10 to $30 a foot in a retail store. The one I bought at Amazon cost, I think, about $2.78 and works perfectly. This was the second or third time I used Amazon and their quality is beyond reproach. The delivery time is excellent. You don't spend more time waiting for it than you do using it. Look at the money they saved me on the HDMI cable alone. If you don't believe me, just pick up your phone and call any store that sells them, and ask how much for a 3 or 6 or 10 foot one. I would not hesitate to buy anything from Amazon, from small items to large, big ticket items. They are also excellent for getting hard to find items too.Also, their shipping rates are either low or free. You can't beat that either.
this is really good for wide angels. i can set on the couch and take a picture of the whole room i have not got to take alot of pictures with this yet due to weather. it is very heavy metal and goes on the end of your 55 lense. dont for get to un screw the wring on the end. it took me a while to figure that out i thought it would not fit at first.
Prints great! My only complaint is that the paper holder does not hold as many sheets of paper as my previous HP prnter and when it is finished printing I have noticed the paper might easily get caught into the machine. Overall I am pleased and think it is a big improvement over my former HP inkjet printer. The all in one features are nice too!
I purchased this as an exact replacement for an existing Waterbug Water Sensor.I will not comment on the Waterbug's effectiveness compared with competing products because I do not know about other water sensors.The Waterbug Water Sensor that I replaced operated properly for six (6) years.
I bought this printer after my second Epson died, and neither Epson had a long life. Not only is the color on this printer great, it was a piece of cake to set-up through my Netgear print server! With both my wife and I working professionally and three kids we have a network set-up at home, complete with a laser and color printer.The Epsons were a major pain to set-up on the network. This Canon i550 was trivial to set-up on the network. Stick the CD in, load the drivers, add the printer via the printer server software and print the test page. One minute, two tops; if you count walking upstairs to the printer from the downstairs computer (most of them are upstairs).I test printed some photos with regular white paper, and they look great. I can't wait to try this printer out with good photo paper.This printer is also very quiet. I am very impressed and highly recommend the Canon i550.
This product is everything that it is advertised to be. The features work well and are more or less intuitive to use. We use it with the iPod Nano which works well also. In my opinion, this product is every bit as good as the other $500 clock radio that we have. Cheers to well-designed reasonably priced products.
The price started dropping like a rock ever since Nikon full framers hit mass production and now it's almost down to EOS 20D level. The Canon is simpler to use compared to Nikons. Much less buttons & software wizbang, but as a means of getting a picture onto a full size sensor, they do the same thing.When scaled down to internet resolutions, the benefit of full size sensors can't be beat. Shots at 1600 ISO are indistinguishable from 100 ISO at internet resolution.At full resolution, there is more noise in the shadows than there was on the EOS 20D. They have to shrink pixel size even with the larger sensor to sell more to the armchair experts.
The 'gold' plug on these earphones is slightly smaller than regulation which causes the right earphone to cut out on some devices. I bought TWO of these puppies and they are both defective. The problem does not show up until they have been used for some hours (weeks).
leg locks broke on first use. Nothing more to add except if I could give a minus rating I would.
I love the camera, but the flash broke after three flashes. is there a way to exchange it?
I ordered this messenger bag for extra space and ease of carrying my laptop with me when I travel. There is room for at least a couple of cd/dvd cases and power cords, extra cables, memory cards and even a book. I was a little surprised that the strap wasn't more of a sling-back style, but the strap is padded and works fine. Fast and efficient service along with the free shipping made my purchase even better. I am very satisfied.
This product is just ok. It works most of the time. Sometimes I have to mess with the Cable to get it working.
I bought this unit and loved it. The image quality and ease of use were terrific. It was easy to unzip the included travel bag and use it in the car for my kids to watch. I also liked that it came with a car charge, which most do not and that I could fast forward or rewind without using the remote. Unfortunately, when I had it for four days, it stopped working properly. It had trouble reading and playing discs. If I went to rewind or fast forward, it would freeze and I needed to remove the battery and unplug the unit in order to use it again. Needless to say I returned it and bought the Panasonic which I both recommend and love. The accessories that are included with this unit are great but they serve no purpose if the until itself is not reliable.
The Tucano notebook sleeve is fabulous. Designed for the MacBook Pro, it not only protects it from bumps and bangs even in your luggage or in a briefcase but by design, it secures the notebook in the case so when you open it, the notebook can't accidently slip out. The texture of the outside provides a secure grip on the case when you carry it. Good quality material is protective but not at all bulky.
If you are thinking of high speed cables think again. I did not see a difference between the two. They are just the same and this is worth the money. Excellent picture and the bang for the buck.
I use it on my computer since I live in an apartment and can't play loud music at night. So far, it's been pretty good. The sounds are clear and the bass amplifier works good. It does get a little uncomfortable when I use it for 2 hours or so but nothing major to complain about.
Don't let your first impression of the LJ 1300 fool you. It does look a bit more like one of HP's cheapie inkjet or photo printers than the serious B&W; laser workhorse that it is.It's chintzy-appearing plastic paper tray sticking out of the front and it's very inexpensive price (...) belies its rather impressive capabilities as a reasonably "heavy duty" home office or small business printer.I'm a full-time, home-based medical transcriptionist. My printer output averages 5,000-7,500 pages a month -- a much higher output demand than most home offices and others who have posted reviews here. Because I work on production, I absolutely require a reliable laser printer.The reason that I bought the HP 1300 was because a Brother HL-5140 I had recently purchased turned out to be entirely unsatisfactory after only a couple months of use (it's poorly designed and plagued with paper jams). I knew I should have stuck with HP in the first place.I have now used the HP 1300 for about a month and printed more than 5,000 pages without a single glitch or paper jam. Yes, I am very careful about how I handle the paper I put into the printer, but I think that's pretty amazing. And after printing more than 5,000 pages with the small-capacity 13A toner cartridge (which is rated at 2,500 pages), I still have 25% of the toner left.Over the past years I have used LaserJet 4L and 6P models extensively. The only differences I can discern between them and the current printer is that he HP 1300 is quieter and a whole lot faster. And, contrary to the observations of some reviewers here, I have found the print quality among all three to be consistenly excellent.I don't give a 5-star rating easily, but the HP 1300 has earned it.THE PROS:1. Initial setup (at least for me, using a parallel port connection with both DOS and Windows drivers) was incredibly quick and simple. Anyone who has trouble installing this printer (as mentioned in a couple of other reviews here) probably didn't bother to read the instructions.2. I found the online documentation to be quite adequate, and the online "Toolbox" is an extremely useful tool for both customizing the printer and monitoring its current status.3. If output speed is what you're looking for, the HP 1300 delivers with HP's "instant-on fuser technology." No more waiting for the laser printer to warm up between jobs. For me, this "first page out" time is as important as the rated print speed.4. Paper of all kinds, including envelopes, run through it without any problems, and the print quality is excellent.5. It's about as quiet as any laser printer I've ever used.6. The HP 1300 appears to be VERY well designed and built for very hard use. Changing the toner cartridge couldn't be easier.THE CONS:1. I remains to be seen if the HP 1300 will stand up to my very rigorous use as well as my old LaserJet 6P, which has over 120,000 pages through it and is still going strong.2. As noted by another reviewer, like nearly all laser printers, it does tend to curl the top and bottom edges of the printed pages a bit sometimes, which can be a bit annoying. However, this characteristic is common to nearly all laser printers, and it depends a lot on temperature, humidity, and the type of paper you're using.All in all, an absolutely fantastic, reasonably heavy-duty printer, and a terrific bargain for(...).Bob
I bought this unit to use in a bi-amped stereo system. The output from my Dynaco preamp (circa 1962) is split by the crossover and the higher frequencies are sent to a Dyanoco Stereo 70 tube amp, while the lower frequencies are sent to a new 160 watt solid state amp. The crossover is excellent. It is essentially noisles and has a wide range crossover frequencies and gains for each channel. I am very pleased with the performance of the unit. Well worth the price.
I originally bought this about six years ago, and it worked well. Then I moved and didn't set it up again until a few months ago. I was surprised to see how future-proof the system was. It was able to recognize my new digital cable service and download the appropriate channel guide. The remote is difficult to use at first, but with a little practice it can be mastered.I do have some complaints, though. For one, there's the small amount of disk space (not their fault, when they made it that was a pretty big hdd). Also, when left on for a while it seems to start getting minor hiccups where it fails to detect the video signal and cuts out for half a second. Restarting the device seems to correct it. Also, when the device is recording a show and I fast forward through a previously recorded show at high speeds like 16x or 20x the currently recording show will skip a little bit in some parts. Both of these problems are fairly insignificant, and are probably the result of the hard disk just getting old, as these things never happened when I first got it. Overall, the product is very nice and I've gotten a lot of use out of it.
Well first remote had button up bad second had fwd button bad. You had to push real hard as compared to rest of the buttons to make it work. That alone was unbearable for use with DVRs we have. Seems 880 has flimsy design of the button pad. On top of it, this remote buttons are so plentiful and small that all advantage of having one remote is gone. By the time you figure out what to press you better of having multiple remotes with better ergonomics. I'm just returning the second remote for refund now. Also there is quite a lag in button response, but I did not investigate closer, there might be an option to set the delay for each device or button in the setup. Only good experience was programming the remote via USB. 550 might be a better way to go, might give 550 a try.
I don't have anything to complain about really. The noise reduction is at least as good as with Sony battery-operated headphones that completely enclose your ear and these are 1/5th of the size and don't need batteries. The quality of the sound is very good. Used them during a long bus ride (about 3 hrs) and my ears were fine even though when I used to use the big headphones I had to remove them every hour or so because my ears would be pinched between the headphones and the glasses a bit and would get tired.I didn't notice any high-frequency loss described in some reviews but I mostly listen the audio books anyway.I'd totally recommend these earphones for noisy places (using them as regular earphones is not a good idea - soundproofing is too good). As an added benefit, your ears will be cleaner :)P.S. There is one thing actually I'd like to ask the manufacturers to change - can we have them in other colors please? At least an option to have them in black would be nice. Not everyone likes white earphones.
I have been using this amp for about a month now....WOW!!!!It is much better than I expected...Loud and also very clear...no more underpowering those aftermarket Infinity component speakers in the front door of my F-150...Really brought out the Alpine 5x7's in the back too. For the small space I was dealing with (regular cab), this was just the right amount of quality wattage I needed....I decided to take a chance on the lower priced Profile AP 1040...Once again I will say it.......WOW!!!! Barney's is very good to deal with...deliveries right on time and the lowest price around...also bought the Infinity BASSLINK from them...very good punch in a small package...Rounds out the Rock and Roll music and also comes with the convenient "pump it up, homeboy" knob for when you want to listen to your favorite rap tunes...Once again, perfect for the space limitations in a vehicle the size of an F-150.
I spent a long time looking for a bag like this one. I am very happy with it. It holds my laptop, a few books for college, along with space for other odds and ends. I find the side pockets are perfect for my cords and power supply. Another important item is it will stay upright when you set it down either full to the max, or lightly loaded.
I have owned two C82 printers and folks have owned two C84 printers (two of each because one of each failed during the warranty period.) Know that every 18 months or so Epson releases a new model number of the same printer, and has historically failed to address the issues of the previous version. Search the web for "clogged nozzles" and "C82 and C84" and you'll find a lot of info from users with problems (you may not find such feedback YET on the C86 because the model number is relatively new and not enough time has elapsed to allow the printheads, etc to clog up. If past experience is any indicator, it'll only be a matter of time until you experience the same issues.As one of the previous reviewers mentioned, after a while of use, the printheads, etc clog and none of the routine diagnostics and remedies work. You are left with the option of either sending the item to a service center, or buying a new printer (if out of warranty.) Since repair costs exceed the cost of a new unit (after rebates), it is generally not worth the cost of repair. Seiko/Epson customer service won't stand behind the product after the warranty has lapsed and are very quick to point out the customer is on their own or has to foot the bill for a repair.For those of you interested in a disposable printer (which works great for the first year or first few cartridge changes) the print quality is very good. Though the printer is VERY thirsty (it goes through a lot of ink quickly), the cost of printing per page is reported to be among the lowest going.I suggest owners who want this short-term operational printer, I suggest you consider purchasing some extra inks (so as not to run dry unexpectedly soon.)Unfortunately, Epson quality is no longer what it was in the 80s and 90s (it WAS the gold standard.) I may look to go back to HP to replace mine (which will be going to dump this weekend.)Don't let the low initial purchase price fool you...this item uses the Gilette razor approach: the base item is very cheap, but the refills are where the company makes their living.Bottom line, it's a DISPOSABLE PRINTER and is not worth the frustration.
The price was great on this printer and it shipped right away. I was intending to use it for my whole office, but that plan didn't work as well as I wanted it to. I felt like I was replacing toner too often and the print, with a little rubbing, flaked off. Later I purchased a HP LJ 5200 and saw a vast improvement. It is a much more expensive machine, but I am sure that the toner we save will pay for the difference. Now we use the 1320 for just a few personal computers and it works perfectly.
Had this nowhere near direct water, but steam seems to have ruined it just fine. Lasted a few months before dying. Not very water tight at all.
I read reviews of people having problems with this lens, but I haven't. It's awesome and so worth the money. What stands out to me the most is the colors it can capture!
I didn't notice a difference between puting them on and putting my hands over my ears.Want one for cutting out/down the background noise of the TV so I can concentrate on reading. Don't want to listen to music, want to hear nothing/little so I can concentrate on what I'm doing, so I never tried listening to music through them.Returned them.
Patch cables are a dime dozen. This one came fast. The color makes it identifiable if I have to track it downand the price was right.
Printer is fine when it works...have now had 3 occasions where the paper light comes on...troubleshooting says to open all doors, etc & remove paper...well, there's no paper to be found.Can't get light to go off...I would NOT buy this printer!
My review title tells it all! You don't need to spend a lot more for SB-800, This is enough ! Highly recommended .
I suppose these things are cheap for a reason. I bought this CD player knowing this but I didn't realize how cheap it was. I took the item out of the packaging and put brand new fully-charged batteries in it. I tried burned cds and regular audio cds but the player would not play any of them. I put the disc in and the player would read disc on the screen but it wouldn't play. The CD-RWs would read ER so the player wasn't even registering it. Maybe the one I had was defective but I would definitely recommend springing for the better quality players.
well fitted sports case. really like it a lot and it protects ipod from dust and from getting wet
I bought this battery charger for my 10 day trip to Scotland, and it does work very well. 2 complete recharges from 4 Radio Shack brand AA batteries. The only hindrance to this unit is that it's modular. Instead of making the device with one durable wire from the charger to the DS Lite, it has a break in the wire to attach another smaller wire that connects to the DS. This obviously is to make it adaptable for multiple systems via different adapters and to cut manufacturing costs. So if this charger is for a younger child who has a knack for misplacing or loosing smaller parts, you may want to hang onto the charger during long trips - because without the adapter, the charger is useless. It's a shame that this handy device was short changed by the adapter. Cut corners by Gomadic are why I give the DS Lite Battery Charger 4 out of 5 stars.
The intended use should be cleared up for this product. It is made for lightweight point-and-click cameras only. I purchased this hoping it would be sufficient for a camcorder. It's not.When fully extended this product is far too unstable to support the weight of any decent sized camcorder.The product is very light weight and compact, however. If hiking or traveling this product would be very convenient. I recommend not attaching anything to this tripod that is of any significant value to you...it will soon fall over if it weighs more than 1 kg.
i used to be against all gateway computers because they had gotten voted the worst computer awhile ago. i swore that i would never own one in my life. Now that i go to college they gave us the Gateway M675 for classes. it by far has been the best gaming computer i have ever owned. The M675 cuased me to recall my harsh sayings about gateway computers and restore a faith i thought id never have in a gateway. not only does it do games well but performs well with all the applications i run on it.
Very well made and has all of the extras anyone could want, very good product.
I went through three lapetops in a month in a half it being the most scarest purchase in my life they were falling apart walking out the door on my fourth try I chose the GRX550 by SONY IT will not be beat! better graphics,speed,512mbram @ much more.I would mention teck support but I have had NO need for it not 1 proublem in 3 months. Thank you sony the grx550 is #1 please dont stop building this modle
This is a great player. I use it in flights and the size, design and image quality are perfect. It plays all media promised, including DVD-RW movies and MP3 music.The sound is very good, though if you don't have noise canceling headphones you could find the volume a little low for noisy areas.The battery life is shorter than 2.5 hours promised, but not less than 2 hours. The card adapter is useful (also works in airplanes)Overall is a great player and I'm very happy with it.
This is the first canon lens for my EOS 20D SLR camera. It's a great every day used lens with imagine stabilization feature. The pic is sharp and clear. Another winner from Canon!
Does exactly what's expected. And I hardly ever use the computer charger anymore, because the wall charger is so convenient!
Trip out on your tricked out PC case with transparent sides when you add this cooling fan. You may end up with not enough juice to open Access, but as long as you can get everything in your box to glow, who cares? LEDs really don't use that much power, but as you add gizmos to your custom PC, watch your electric bill!
I just simply enjoy the fact of NOT having 3 remotes lying aroung to watch ONE TV set. This is remote heaven, easy to use and really plug and play. Thank you.
I loved my old Intellimouse dearly. I have very large hands and its high arch was great, and it functioned very well. When it finally died after two years of loyal service, I didn't hesitate to get another one. But they are not the same. They lowered the profile to the same level as their other mice, and I can sit them side by side to compare. Also, the left side buttons are much smaller. It's still an excellent mouse and I haven't seen a better one, but if you liked the old one (including the old Intellimouse Pro ball mouse, which was also very high) for the size, you should handle this new one first. On the other hand (har har), if you found the old one too high for you, you'll be happy.
After all my research it seemed to come down to Canon or Nikon. Canon just costs more. I've had this product now for a couple of months and love it.
The outer box was broken when the item arrived. Fortunately, the batteries inside have plastic wrap so they were in good condition.
I have been very happy with this camera once I was able to get it up and running. The camera is everything they advertise and a little more. I'm very pleased with the low level light operation, and also the frame refresh rates. There are people all over the country accessing this cam and they are happy with the images.I was unhappy with the users manual and how it explains the install, especially through a router. I was also very unhappy with the Toshiba tech support. I tried dealing with them 7 times. As strange as this may be I got the same operator all 7 times, who is lousy to to say the least. He told me to send the first camera I had back when I couldn't get it working, and order another one. Now that I have my second one operational I'm relatively certain that the first one was just fine, which this cost me money; with shipping costs and lost time.To conclude this camera is a very solid performer, just don't expect any support from tech support.
Had this camera for a few years. Always felt pictures were not very sharp. I though It might be problem of my naked eyes. Unitill recently, I happened to take pictures on some prints, and pictures came out so blury it could not be read(I was using a tripod). I switched to a Sony camera, which is not as fancy as this one, and the result was 1000 times better. Wow, what a disappoint.
The samsung LNT4665F is an awesome TV. Right now I am in a college dorm without HDTV until next year, even without the HDTV the picture is absolutley amazing. Everyone on my hall are so jealous!!!!! Definatley the way to go if you want a great TV at a great price
The reason I say this is because this device is pretty great; The transfer speeds are exactly as fast as they claim. I have plugged it into XP and 2000 without any problem. It is amazingly small and solid (not flimsy plastic). It comes with pretty cool encryption software and backup software.The best part is I run the portable versions of Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla thunderbird from it on any computer I am at. Applications that can be run from USB disks are a great thing...
Product arrived fast and as described. I Would definitely do business with this seller again.
Again, Cables to go has provided an excellent product with a fantastic price. I had purchased a second computer and have both computers in a smaller roo. Unfortunately, the first computer was not wireless network ready, so I had to get a wired router. Not wanting to spend a ton more for cables at a big box store I turned to Amazon to find Cables to go with a great price once again. I had purchased HDMI cables from them previously and they haven't failed my expectations. They work great. I definitely will purchase more cables if needed from Cables to Go.
The only reason I would not rate them 5 stars for the money is the cord is so thick it is hard to use them when I am doing the portable bit. I enjoy a early morning walk and like the way they keep my ears warm and give a wonderful warm sound to the music. Works great with the MP3 player, plenty of volume not like the other ones I was using when I had to use an amplifier.
The laptop case is just what we were looking for. Light weight and durable.
This mount was very easy to install and continues to be very easy to use. I am using this mount to hold a Pioneer 60" Plasma. I have mount attached to 3 studs and it feels very secure.
I bought this computer in May 2006. My priorities in using any computer are to create Word documents for various projects I work on and to be able to whisk around the internet. And, also to quickly move in and out of my contacts and calendar programs (MS Outlook). From day one I noticed the OS was slow to boot up. It was also slow to load MS Word and MS Outlook. It constantly hangs on doing routine and simple functions such as opening web pages (using IE or Firefox), opening and closing Outlook tasks, calendar items or emails. It is excruciatingly slow in starting up and closing down. Now, today, I found out the back light on screen has a short. Now, I can't see my screen after opening the laptop more than 25% open.I understand a laptop's lifespan is approximately 3-4 years but this Toshiba Satellite has had major problems from the start that I had to work around or put up with from the very beginning. I don't know if Toshiba has gotten better but I would stay far away from this model.
Don't waste your time with this printer. Do your research before hand! The text quality on this device is below standard with terrible bleeding and smudgy lines ! My old Laserjet 6l produced far superior results ...Check out other users experiences in Usenet as well as CNET's review where they pointed out the very poor text quality ... HP should be ashamed :-(
I bought a less-expensive alternative from [...] for [...] (shipping included). Arrived in less than a week fro Hong Kong. Fits perfectly.
i needed a usb cable to download a newer map to my garmin. this one was inexpensive and worked perfectly.
obviously matt's head has been spining in the pentium world for too long. matt, do you own a mac? no? i didn't think so. just b/c it says 2Ghz on the label doesn't mean that it runs 2Ghz when you need it.
Received the items quicker than expected. I bought two 15 feet HDMI cables and they both work great. I have one hooked up to a 3d Blu-ray player and the other to my direcTV receiver, and the quality is excellent.
I ordered this Toshiba TV/DVD/VCR combination to replace an ancient TV in my bedroom, and give it very high marks overall.First, the basics: this unit has a VCR as well as a DVD player mounted on the lower half of the front; the unit is fairly compact, but still relatively deep; all told it is an excellent size for a bedroom or study. The screen has great color definition and contrast, and the VCR and DVD players work flawlessly. The VCR can make copies of DVDs, but not vice versa. The remote is generally user friendly, although the one nitpick I have is that the VCR timer programming feature is not very self evident or especially user friendly. It isn't difficult to master, but is counterintuitive to use and is unlike any other VCR I have ever used, though it's still easier to program than a Sony.I was recommended this unit by a close friend who has owned two similar Toshiba combination TV/DVD/VCRs, and vouched for their quality and reliability. Though I have not had mine as long as he has, I am extremely glad that I chose this model: it's well designed and a great value.
Great product. I've had it for about a month now and the camera has been dropped twice while in the case and no damage at all. The only problem I have is the front pocket doesn't have a button or velcro to keep it closed, so anything in there can slide right out. I'd still recommend it for the Canon A series cause of the perfect fit.
I love this Mouse !It is the best one i ever had. Have been using this one since 5 years and it still is perfect.I like the forward/backward buttons that work in nearly every application like Firefox, Office, IE9 and others.This mouse is very accurate. Using Paint.Net or games it is always spot on... and i dont even use a mousepad !Shame it is currently not on offer. Hope someone puts it back on.P.S. i only had to repair the cable inside the mouse once. It was easy though as the screws come off easy and you can also clean it inside after a couple years
I was looking at buying an Ipod. But I saw the reviews on this equipment I thought I would give it a try. I love it. I work in a lab by myself most of the day and I use it none stop. Very easy to put songs on it. One probelm though I can't seem to figure out how to take songs off. I hope you can because some of my husbands music made it on there and its no good. anyway really love this thing makes my days go by faster I think I'm going to try and put an audio book on this thing. I believe that it is just as good as my sisters ipod.
This SD card does what I need it to do. Pretty good price and delivered on time.
Fit well to my lens (m4/3, Olympus 14-42).Clean and clear, no harm to the picture.So far, so good.
so first off, im not sure if it was just my impression, but this over the ear earphone fits just like other over the ear earphones. i thought it might be like studio earphones or more like shells covering the ear, the ear pad fits just over the ear which is fine.the fit is good. it goes on comfortable. its very light and doesnt bother your ears or head too much. its pretty comfortable. the worst time during wearing these earphones is when you first put it on just because your ears arent used to it, but after seconds, you forget its there. its the opposite of most earphones which become a pain the longer you wear it.one of the great things that many others have said, is how it brings out the bass quality. wearing these earphones is almost like an equalizer. not quite though. it definitely enhances the bass and low notes that i dont think hear well if at all with other earphones or speakers. on that note, it does slightly tone down the overall sound to bring out the bass. i find myself hearing the bass guitar and drums and low notes that i normally dont hear. and i find myself not listening to the higher pitched notes. i think things just get toned down. but its not too bad, its not bad at all. but what you hear will be slightly different and deeper than what most earphones and speakers expose.just a few minor things to complain. it may occasionally get caught on to a strand of hair while you take it on or off and pull it off.and the adjusting feature is like a slider. it can be a bugger because after you take it off, it seems to reset itself and you have to slide it back to the desired position. but other than that. great earphones.
I just read Donna Tartt's first novel "The Secret History" right before chugging through "The Little Friend", and in my review of the first book my complaints were that the author manufactured suspense too "cheaply" by always keeping the characters' motivations in the dark, and that she didn't flesh out the characters as much as I would expect from an otherwise ambitious and enjoyable novel. "The Little Friend" remedies these flaws, perhaps rather too well -- the characters in this book are described at great length and their motivations laid out clearly (even if their decisions are frequently clouded by youthful naivete or [narcotics]). I liked the portrayal of the fading southern town and many of the characters ring true, although perhaps that's because they are reminiscent of "To Kill a Mockingbird" and other classic southern novels.To be sure, there are many points in the novel where the "action" gets sidetracked in tangential stories that add color but little oomph to the narrative. "The Little Friend" is generally well-written but lacking in the pacing department. Since the author famously took ten years to write this novel and it has left the impression of being poorly edited (unfinished, even) in the minds of most of the readers here, I can only guess that it is the author's intention to both frustrate the reader and assume the mantle of literature. It's startling that this gifted writer went from a polished page-turner in "The Secret History" to this sprawling, languid novel that gets bogged down in swampy detail while leaving the reader stranded on some major plot points.I did enjoy reading this vision of the south that surely must reflect a lot of the author's own experiences from growing up in Mississippi. Without being overly didactic she shows how blacks are marginalized and girls are squeezed into their expected sexualized roles. All of the people in the book are deeply flawed and the main character (a prickly twelve-year-old named Harriet) gets thrust rudely towards an adulthood where she can't just read books all the time and rely on the maid to make everything okay for her.... Perhaps it's not fashionable these days to write novels that end with a tidy resolution or even a glimmer of hope, but I bet if Donna Tartt replaced her literary pretensions with a strong editor she could write some amazing fiction. "The Little Friend" is readable and has some memorable passages but mostly serves to dimly illuminate the author's vast potential.
I use it to listen to dvds on my mac laptop which has the worst speakers in the world. Crystal clear and can go in plane or car. I am very happy!
I'm addicted to netbooks and most of mine (Yeah, more than one. What can I say?) have chargers that are bricks with a long fixed cord that runs from the brick to the netbook and a long detachable cord that runs from the electric outlet to the brick. The total length is always much longer than I need and the excessive length and weight make the charger a pain to carry. Enter the 1 foot figure-8 plug. It makes the charger more compact and loses a few ounces besides! Highly recommended when weight is an issue and the fixed cord from brick to unit is long enough.
The size & colour of the labels really pop. It is very easy to find what you need with this colour.
this camera is awesome. excellent night vision. CCSG and MS4U are awesome companies to do business with.if you want a great quality camera for the price buy this or the 6.0mm lens of the same quality. or look for the other 2 cameras also withg 4.0 or 6.0 lens but hyas 40 LEDs.... the price is also the same. im gonna buy them next.....im so happy with my buy. [...]
-Sound Quality-I really had no idea how much of an upgrade these would be from the Koss Pro 3aa, but they blow my mind. Sound quality makes it seem like you're right on stage with the artist of your choice (as long as you don't listen at a cruddy bitrate). As for why I put my rating down to 4 on sound quality, I feel like the open ear cups allow a lot of noise to bleed out and leak in. My Koss Pro 3aas did have subtle passive noise cancelling, these have none. I also would like to say I've not listened to better headphones. I figure headphones go up in price to $2000+, so there must be better ones on the market. I must alert you, I've only had these broken in (20+ hours of play) for 2 hours, but I didn't need them to be broken in to know these are superior to anything else I've ever heard. With each new headphone purchase I've made I've heard a great deal more separation in the parts being played, and increase in the dynamic range. These easily doubled what I was able to hear with my Koss', while the Koss' easily doubled what I heard with the cheap ear buds I used to buy. I also had a cheap set of Sennheiser HD 201s. With these I can hear close to everything I can with the Koss', but with a less rich tone.-Ease of Use-As for ease of use, as long as you tie up the 8 meter long cable with something, slapping these on your head shouldn't be difficult. They are very light, and somewhat compact for circumaural headphones. So I figure "using" them is pretty self explanatory.-Product description-Obviously, it's the normal marketing stuff. The only way I'd ever buy anything is from reading objective reviews. The things they say in the description are surprisingly accurate however.-Comfort-I was able to wear these for practically 22 hours straight with some short breaks. My ears did not sweat, nor did they get one bit sore.-Packaging-Kinda beat up, but I don't mind as long as the headphones work. There was a good bit of wear on the corners but no real physical damage to be seen, and the packaging was very easy to get into. As of now, there are photos featuring the box, and that's what I got in the mail.-Durability-Although light, these do not feel like they will break. Of course I take care of my things, and thusly won't be throwing, or stepping on them. If you are one of those people who like to put their equipment through various hell, these won't likely hold up to much physical abuse. What is important to me is they aren't going to fall apart spontaneously on my head.
I sincerely enjoy this lens. I had to decide between this or the f/1.8 and here's my two cents on why I went with the 50mm f/1.4: I didn't get it for the extra stop of speed. I rarely ever find myself shooting at f/1.4 in the first place. The truth is, that I don't care for this lens wide open...you tend to get some unattractive chromatic abberation (google it if you don't know what it is, might make or break you deciding on this lens). At f/1.8 or f/2, this lens will crush the 50mm f/1.8 in sharpness. There are other reviews that pretty much explain the pros and cons of this lens, so I won't repeat what they all said. But if you do want something to shoot at f/1.4 constantly and don't want to endure chromatic abberation problems, I would suggest theNikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. It's designed to handle that much better when shot wide open. You won't regret paying the little extra.
I have been comparing the Infinity Entra 1 with the BIC DVI 62si for the past couple of months. Both speakers have their strong points, but for overall accuracy, imaging and for use with HT, I have to give the edge to the Entras. Just my opinion, but vocals seems more realistic and they are just a bit more punchy. No contest with rock tracks. The BICs are flat and just miss the punch needed for r&r. Most things sound great on the BICs (country, blues, soft rock, etc.) but for hard rock, they just don't work for some reason. I am keeping the Entras for mains and using one of the BICs for a center (which works great by the way). Still a steal for two awesome center channel speakers.
Had high expectations on this Lite-On LVC-9016 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo. I've used plenty of Lite-On DVD/RW drives for various computers with absolutely no problems whatsoever, so I was expecting to have a good experience with the VHS->DVD recorder feature. Coupled with the fact that it had a built-in firewire socket in it for ease of transferring digital video from a camcorder to the unit for editing / recording, I was sold. Lots of good features came with the unit (one-touch DVD->VHS or VHS->DVD recording, easy setup-menu, ability to record to DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW), though the remote isn't the most user-friendly remote that I've used (text is hard to read).Before I could even try the recording features on this unit, I already had one severe functional problem: the unit would freeze unexpectantly while on tuner mode. The unit would be on a TV channel, and a few minutes later, the screen would turn blank, audio would be cut off, and the unit would become unresponsive to any user input from the remote or the buttons on the unit itself. The only way to get the system to power down would be to press the "Power" button on the remote. (The "power" button on the unit does nothing to remedy this situation, which I found to be really odd). I tried to look on their website for any information regarding this problem, but none is available. I did try updating the firmware on this unit with what was on their website. Though updating the firmware was a breeze, the problem still remained, so I think it might be other software-related issues with the unit. I'm not sure whether this is an isolated incident, but after reading some of the reviews for the previous model (LVC-9006), I will most likely be returning this defective unit for a full refund and be looking at purchasing a combo unit from another manufacturer.
I had to get so close to mine to hear myself that when I didI couldn't get rid of wind sound form my breath.
Some reviewers have stated that this headset will NOT work with rechargeable batteries. They are incorrect. I have used 4 different kinds of AAA rechargeables without issue. I did notice that if they battery is old (i.e. last charge was over a month ago) then the headset wont accept it. Recently charged AAA will have no problem. Also, buy Sanyo Eneelope rechargables. Their self discharge rates are soooo much better. If you leave those batteries unused for a 6 months, they maintain 90% of their full potential. My cheap AAA rechargables usually have 30% capacity after 6 months.
I see many people had great luck with this tv...I did not.Mine is currently in my living room with no picture. It is awaiting its second repair for the same problem and the tv hasn't hit the 10 month mark for me. My front imputs have not worked ever since the tv was purchased. The picture tube has blown twice. Out of 10 months I've only seen the tv in my house for 8. Repairs seem to take a long time. I would recommend any tv other than this one!
Thanks to the other reviewer, I put this in the boiling water for about 5 minutes and lay it flat on the kitchen floor. I ran two 16 gauge speaker wires and one coax cable through them. It is tight but lay flat on the floor. I don't even need to use the double sided tape that came with it.
CONAIR'S INSTRUCTION BOOKLET NEVER MENTIONED A WORD ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC OFF FEATURE,SO ONE IS LEFT WITH THE QUESTION AS TO WHAT TRIGGERS IT. I HAD TO CALL CONAIR TO GET THE ANSWER OF 2 TO 2 1/2 HOURS OF BEING ON WILL THEN TRIGGER THE AUTOMATIC OFF.
I am very pleased with this GPS. It is simple to operate and is easy to view with it's wide screen. I first viewed it on display at Best Buy but saved approximately $100.00 by purchasing it through Amazon. I have received great service and great savings by purchasing my electronic equipment through Amazon.
Nice lens for the money. Just starting out with my camera and wanted an extra lens but didn't want to spend alot of money, this is a nice addition to go with the 18-55mm kit lense that came with my camera. I have gotten some really nice pictures with it.
This item works. It is very conservative of battery power and has very good voice quality. The range is also acceptable for a unit that quite inexpensive. Rugged plastic outer shell and good grip rubber. Compact package allows for ease of storage and light weight facilitates your pants not being dragged down to much when hooked to belt.
I love this router! Actually, I am using it more as an access point. It works great. It was up in running in a second. All I did was install my new netgear wireless card and then plugged in this router and everything worked! What can I say. I've read that the range on this is excellent but havent' tested it out yet. It works great, the price is awesome with the ...rebate from netgear and ... rebate from Amazon[.com], and the design is smooth.
I'm delighted that someone finally designed a small outlet strip that takes transformers! The outlets being sideways is just what I've wished for! We travel with two phones, an ipad, two cameras, etc. It's usually very difficult to find enough reachable outlets in hotels/bnbs and carry enough international adapters to charge all our equipment. This little power strip with be a great help!
Camera is very good and reliable. The AA batteries do not last very long though, which can be frustrating. Otherwise it is a solid Canon camera that takes very nice snapshots.
Although this is a good beginner/starter system, it is not as loud as I had hoped. There was a post that said that it was good for smaller living rooms, well I don't know that mine could get any smaller and it is not as loud as I had hoped.The sound quality is decent though, and is really easy to setup. Everything is color coordinated.
I have an old favorite Plantronics over-the-ear headset with the tube mic. I have used it with work phones for over 15 years. It was always my standby. Then I starting working where I need to use Google Talk for phone. I tried 4 different bluetooth headsets, and the outgoing sound quality was poor on all of them. No saying it's the headset at fault, but for me with my wireless network the connection was suboptimal. My boss sent me a Plantronics over the head style, USB wired headset. The sound quality was great afterwards, but the thing hurt my head because it put too much pressure on my eyeglasses. I started looking for something else, and stumbled on this adapter, which allows me to use my old favorite headset with the quick disconnect. I am now a happy camper, no longer completely leashed to my desk. Could only be better if it were completely wireless. Considering I'd spent and wasted over $200 on non-working solutions, this is the best $35 I've spent.
I had my eye on Samsung DLP TV's for over two years, but couldn't really justify spending nearly $3000 for an item that wasn't a necessity. But one day after just price shopping these TV's, I saw this one on sale for over $800 off the regular price so I finally bit the bullet and bought it and I have not been disappointed yet. I bought this TV to replace my nice but aging 53" Sony full screen I bought 5 years ago, and honestly after getting everything set up to the new TV, I don't know how a got along this long without it.First, right off the bat when turning this TV on for the first time and tunning to an HD channel the picture was CRYSTAL clear, in addition it showed full screen as opposed to the black bars I used to see on the top and bottom of my screen with the old TV. I had learned to get used to the black bars, but after turning this TV on for the first time, it was an entirely new experience. While my old TV did not look bad, it just wasn't able to produce the vibrant and clear picture that the Sammy can. It looks as good as it did in the store. If you are right up on the screen, however you will see distortions and blurry edges, but come on, who sits 1 foot from a television anyway? Viewing from the side on this TV is not a problem either. In fact I think it looks just as good as viewing straight on. With my old Sony viewing from the side made the screen kind of hard to see.My XBOX 360 games now come in full screen. (I really don't know how I played with the black bars previously). Another issue I had with my old TV playing the XBOX 360 games is that the text was VERY difficult to read, if not impossible. However this is not true with the Sammy. Text is as clear and easy to read as it is on a piece of paper. My widescreen DVD movies also look great on this TV as well, but I still do have the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. This is normal however since my movies are in 16:9 aspect ratio. Also, the black bars are not as nearly as big as they were on my full screen so it's easy to ignore.The weakest thing about the TV is the sound. While its not in any means bad, it's just not going to blow you away. But really most people, including myself who purchase these type of TV's will more than likely already have an outside sound source (A/V receiver). So to me the sound isn't that much of an issue. If I am watching regular TV, then the TV sound usually suits me fine, however if I am playing games or watching movies, I just listen to them through my receiver instead.FeaturesThis TV seems to have a multitude of features and I really haven't had the time to really play around with it much. Some notable are a PC connection that allows you to use your TV as a 61" computer monitor. A WiseLink connector, which is just a USB slot that allows you to play music and view pictures from USB thumb drives. There is also a feature that will allow you to watch 3D content on your TV, but I really haven't looked into that in more detail. Other than these there is the standard stuff, (V-chip, close caption, picture settings, etc). One thing I haven't been able to do is watch two channels at the same time via split screen, which is one thing my old Sony could do. It's a slight disappointment, but definitely not a deal breaker. One feature I love is the that all of the connection are on the SIDE of the TV instead in the back, this makes very simple to add and remove components without having to go behind the TV every time.AppearanceOverall the TV looks excellent. It's sleek and not overall conspicuous. Even though I think it very hard not to notice a 5 foot TV in the room, it just seem to fit in my room perfectly and nothing about it clashes with the surroundings. It also blends in nicely with my existing entertainment system and the new TV stand I bought. The TV itself is surprisingly light, not even 80 pounds. I had no problem getting the box off the moving truck and getting it into the house by myself. I did however need a little help in actually getting it on the stand, because the weight is un-proportional once it's out of the box. However my wife was able to help me to lift it up and put it on the stand while still in the Styrofoam. And she would be able to lift it while I cut the Styrofoam away. My wife is not very strong, so if she was able to lift her end by herself then you should have no problems actually getting out of the box and onto a stand.In summary I am not regretting this purchase. It is a nice addition to my setup and I am glad I choose the Sammy. The day before I purchased this Sammy I actually had changed my mind and was all set to get the 60" Sony Bravia instead. The only reason I didn't was because it was out of stock. This is a good thing because even though this TV is little more than the Sony. I think feature wise, the Sammy just offers much more than the overpriced Sony. This TV is highly recommended and in my opinion the best in this price range.
Only had it for a few weeks but it works ok so far. Minus one star because the build quality isn't too great (like every other usb charger on the planet).
I was taking the 2nd half of a beginning photography class and wanted to get better night and low light shots without the camera shake. Although using the self timer worked fine, this worked even better!! For the price it was a great addition to my growing camera accessory kit.The only thing that keeps me from giving it a perfect 5 is that it was inconsistant whent using it from behind the camera. There were times when it would work perfectly, and other times I had to place my hand in front of the camera to get it to work.Overall I am very pleased with my purchase, and I would recommend this product. (Nikon D40 user, saving for a D90)J Frink in Snellville, GA
i bought these batteries as a backup. I just bame back from vacation and I am sure glad I had them.
These are some great headphones, BUY THEM FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE! I chose to buy them here because of the lower price, big mistake, what I recieved wasen't the item picutered. I don't know if there an older version or some knock-offs, the sound is ok... but there very cheaply made and theres something wrong with the hinges they don't fold properly. I have an average size head and even fully extended to put them on you have to warp the headband to the point that it looks like its about to break. Returned them and spent the extra 20 bucks to buy them from the actual site.
Great cards! Can't beat the price, especially when you get 2 cards for one price! I know that the sdhc are a little cheaper in the higher capacities, but I have an older digital camera that does not accept the sdhc cards. Glad I can still find these 2gb non sdhc cards still!
People, if you don't know anything about AMD cpus don't buy them. If you bought it live with it. Otherwise buy Intel and be happy with it.
I was lucky enough to have my workplace pick these up for me. After years of working on a laptop, I was a bit wary of all the bells and whistles these two devices afford. I have quickly adjusted and find them both amazing.The keyboard has "Favorites" buttons, which I have programmed to my five most used applications (e.g. email, browser). There is a "media center" control at the top, which allows me to quickly mute the volume, should I need to speak to someone. There are also other buttons for messenger, web pages, My Documents, the calculator, and logging off, all of which are very convenient. There is also a wrist rest built in, ensuring that your palms are high enough when typing.The mouse has two buttons as well as a vertical and side-to-side scrolling wheel, which allow me to quickly scroll through doucments without having to move my hand. There are also two really convenient buttons under my thumb, which allow me to navigate back and forward through web pages. If you are left handed, the same buttons are available on the left hand side of the keyboard, meaning that you may not even have to take your hands off of the keyboard to do much of your navigation.I have the wireless receiver about a foot from the mouse and the keyboard, and do not have signal trouble. There are other people who use the keyboards and mice in the same office, and we don't have any cross-signaling issues.
It is a solid performer and sits well in my right hand. I use it to play CS:S and love the weight cartridges because I can make it really light. :)The thumb buttons offer almost zero tactile feedback however so I can't tell whether I've pushed it.
A welcome addition to a busy desktop, easy from installation to use.
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE NEXTAR Q3 GPS FOR OUR TRIP TO FLORIDA. IT WORKED GREAT AND GOT US TO SEVERAL HOUSE HUNTING TRIPS. IT'S A GOOD PRODUCT.
Don't really have much to say other than very very nice. Sounds like a miniature home theatre. And for the price, you can't beet it... I give it two thumbs up..
I found I it did not work for what I wanted it to do. My loss.
I've had my C3030 for months, now. It's so small I can take it everywhere--and I do. With it, I've taken great shots of daily scenes in and around Miami, FL. Having it makes street photography fun and easy.As for the C3030's image quality, no other digital camera, in its price range, outdoes it. I went from a One Megapixel camera straight to the C3030. Needless to say, the difference was astounding. The large number of resolutions from which to choose really allow the photographer to shoot for any purpose--from email attachments, to Web pages, to professionally output hi-res images. Usually, simply using the default resolution with the built in picture taking modes is right for any situation not requiring super hi-res output. And it's easy.I coupled my Olympus with an HP DeskJet 1220C. Using the camera's default resolution, the printed output is guite good. I can tell I haven't used the higher resolutions. But my friends, who see the framed photos, usually think they came from a lab.Of course I use Photoshop to help tweak the images until they look just as I want them to look. But I really don't need to.All in all, the C3030 is an excellent Camera. The number of settings and menus is, at first, a bit daunting. But spending some time to get to know the camera really unlocks its full potential.If you want an excellent digital camera, with excellent image quality, easy to use default settings, and advanced features for even more flexibility, the C3030 is the one to get.
We love this little inverter. We charge our phones, cameras and computers with it. It is the perfect size and the cord is long enough for the inverter to sit on the floor but not too long to be in the way. We think it is a great item and use it a lot and have had no problems with it!
I bought this modem based off the "G. Ciaramitaro" review above. I'm a smart guy and can find drivers for it somewhere I thought. Wrong. All the locations listed above have moved on to other (more recent) model drivers.Over the last 2 days I have yet to find a driver that works. Thinking it may be the modem, I tried it on a buddy's Win98 box. Worked great there with the supplied driver.Best data tech support was useless.If you're using XP or MCE, don't waste your time with this modem. The frustration is not worth saving a couple bucks.
this product was more than i expected and well worth the money, i would recommend this product to everyone.a great buy
So this camera isn't the best in the world. BUT it does exactly what i wanted it to. Been having a great time with fiends and dates doing Light Graffiti! THANKS! :D
Installed it under a corner cabinet, took about 15 minutes to install. Plenty of room. In fact it took longer to clean out the cabinet than it did to install the TV. The unit is light enough that one person can easily install it. The picture and sound quality are excellent. We're very very pleased with our purchase.A word of caution to those that are new to TV remotes in the kitchen, if you want the remotes to work trouble free, last a long time and stay clean, put them in a plastic see thru bag.
Great price for a useful product. Worked fine with my second generation mini and much cheaper than other options.
These two males share a wonderful and caring relationship that everybody can see is beneficial to all involved. I don't care how delicious Chick-fil-a's sandwiches are (and they are quite delicious) I will not allow anybody to separate these two. How can you not see that they belong together? To tear them asunder is to render them purposeless and remove all meaning from what was once a beautiful union. Quite simply, they complete each other. Alone and bereft of companionship you just have a frayed cord that is a electrocution hazard.Also, pickles on chicken sandwiches are an abomination.
I have my computer next to my TV on the opposite side of the room and wanted a monitor next to my couch as a dual monitor setup. This cable works great for that and i haven't noticed any quality issues. Although I mainly just use the monitor for average computing stuff and leave the HD content to my TV, but streaming on sites like youtube in 1080p seem to broadcast just fine.
If you are going to get UV filters, get good ones (and yes, that means more expensive ones, generally speaking). There IS a difference. Unless you are of the school of philosophy that is against UV filters no matter what, I would definitely recommend this. This is my default UV filter choice (B+W Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating). I've used others, and decided to stick with this one. I think I have about 6 or 7 of them (in various sizes) and all of my lenses have one of these on them. Whenever I buy a new lens I buy one of these to accompany it. The 72mm is the most recent one I got, and it works great like the others. I mean, if you try really hard you may see difference between filter and no filter, but I've not found this filter to actually make a photo noticeably worse (maybe I'm just not a great photographer to begin with, haha).B+W's glass quality is pretty awesome, and while I do remember hearing that they don't actually block that much UV, that doesn't bother me anyways - with DSLRs, the real reason is to protect the lens. UV blocking is really more of a film camera thing.I do know of a couple other brands that are also pretty good, and if you really have the time and energy you may find a better price/quality ratio in another choice, but you really can't go wrong with this one.
I do like this power strip, and perhaps for a reason some do not -- the light makes a perfect nightlight aboard a sleeper car on the train. We literally only needed the power strip plugged in to navigate our sleeper after dark, and of course it served us well in keeping our cellphones and iPads charged (reminder: it's NOT a surge protector/suppressor - you could have a bad day if a power spike hit your devices plugged into this device.)I've since stopped using this when traveling, and now have equally portable -- but much kinder to my devices -- surge protector/suppressor based power strips. The peace of mind I've gained is worth it, but for what it is, the product does its job.One complaint I do have is the silver (on the black version of the powerstrip, anyway) discs that act as faceplates/covers to each plug tend to pop off. I lost one on the train so now my powerstrip looks a little weird (a cosmetic issue), but its functionality hasn't changed a bit.
Everything works as described. The fit is good, they stay in place and don't hurt my ears at all.
This is the second "Promise Technology" card I have ordered. My first card was the IDE version for my wife's PC that is used in her accounting business. She had a hard disk failure and as advertised the "Promise" card warned her of the problem but allowed her to continue. We chose not to continue but replace the defective drive. Installed new drive and the system rebuilt the new drive in the backround as she continued with her normal work. She was up and running with NO data lost. I was so impressed I purchased the SATA version for my PC that had a dead on-board SATA controller and it worked great.Thanks Promise for a great product.Norm Salvesen
I have used this camera for couple of months now and I am quite pleased with it, though I am dissapointed that you can not buy the charger from the manifacturer separetly. I have lost the charger and I can not charge the battery. I have to carry an external battery unit to use the camera which really dissapoints me. I do not understand why the manifacturer does not supply the charger for the unique battery that the camera comes with?????
I have a S2110 laptop, and the stock battery did not last for more than a year. The Fujitsu dealer in Hong Kong wanted an arm and a leg for a new battery, so I bought the Lenmar instead. So far, it has been through at least 20 cycles, and there has been no sign of losing life. At this price, I could afford 3 or 4 Lenmars before paying for a OEM battery.
This printer has all the features anyone might want and low cost ink supplies as well. It is well to note that if you want to print on paper that is heavier than 20 lb. Bond you better stick to tray 1. The specs tell you this and in practice the machine complains mightily when you try to print 70 lb. Bond from tray 2. It works but it is not a pretty sound.If HP had not cut the price a week after I bought from Amazon, I would be totally elated, but it was still a great buy.
I bought these with the CTA charger in 2006 - it's now late 2009, and I've had no trouble with them.I suppose I have only recharged them ten times or so, but they seem to last very long and I onlyrated them 4 out of 5 because I haven't used them vigorously and I have no way to measure currentor other technical aspects. I just checked them and they were charged 2 months ago and my flashunit works just fine with no delay - just as if the batteries were totally fresh.I'd buy them again - in fact I am buying a backup set.
This was a waste of my money. I am deeply disappointed that Wenger put their logo on this product. A simple bump of the case on any hard object/surface severely damages its "leather". The case emits a very bad odor when left in direct sunlight, the latches fail to open quite often, and its overall quality is very disappointing. I recommend that this product be pulled off the shelves/stores. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY BUYING THIS PRODUCT.
I was a little reluctant to buy after reading some of the other reviews but tried these cartridges anyway figuring the price was worth the gamble. Well I am proud to say that they work great. The print quality is fantastic and they seem to last as long or longer than the oki cartridges.
I purchased this player after returning a Sony Network Walkman due to the limitations of the software - you're only able to utilise the software on the first PC you install it to which is ... frustrating.The iriver H10 is very easy to navigate and doesn't require the use of a proprietry platform (such as iTunes or Sonic Stage). Being able to do everything through Windows Media Player is just so much easier. The sound quality is really very good (Sony probably just a little better in this regard) and battery life is great. (I dig my red case too.)Unlike some other reviewers, I have had very positive customer service experiences including a phone call within 12 hours of emailing iriver Australia with a query about the USB. I understand US customers haven't had such great support, however.Overall, I'm extremely happy with my purchase and glad I decided to go with 20GB. 6GB just doesn't go a long way - at all - if you want to move your music collection onto your player.
I had a Kensington trackball a while ago and since I am always on the computer, I thought it would be a good idea to get another one. I like the quick launch buttons which save a lot of time when you use the same programs a lot. The scroll button is not in the best place since you have to reach up over the top to get to it. My biggest complaint about this is that the tracking is horrible. My mouse pointer skips around all over the screen which makes it difficult to work with. I tried everything described for this problem at Kensinton support, but it didn't work. I probably would have been much better off with the non-wireless model. I would send it back, but I don't have the box anymore.
I received this lens a few days ago. I have read many reviews about it's speed and how fast this lens is. I have to go with the flow on this one. Since I haven't gone Digital, I tried this lens on my Nikon N80 film camera. It is extremely fast and sharp. The first shot I took was from my house looking down to the road. I set the aperature to 2.0 and got a shutter speed of over 1/5000 sec. This is as high as this camera can read using Iso 400 film, or any other. I reset to 5.0 and the car coming down the road at 50mph was frozen with great detail. Haven't tested indoor low light yet, but I am sure I won't be dissapointed. This is an integrated lens to use with Nikon film or digital SLR cameras. I almost feel guilty paying a hundred bucks for it. If you don't have it BUY IT!
This could be a great little simple camera. Some good things like others have pointed out. But I'm so frustrated with the user-unfriendly design! Panasonic could have used a standard mini-USB plug, but no, they created their own connector, which causes me to have to carry still one more cable - not to mention finding it when I need it. They could have used standard AA or AAA batteries, but no, they created a special, different battery for which we must have their charger. I lost my charger and am now waiting for the replacement to be shipped.If Panasonic could standardize their products to use power and connectors we already have, this coul maybe be the best tiny 12MP camera around.
Unfortunately, it seems they have lost A LOT of the quality to cut costs....I bought a pair about 5-6 years ago, and it was SPECTACULAR!! A little tight on the head, but the noise isolation is incredible, sound quality is excellent, and I still use them today and love them...... then, I bought 3 for my daughters a couple years ago for plane and car trips. The new ones are a COMPLETE waste of money. They let in a lot more sound. They do not cover the ears well... letting in basically ALL the sound if you turn your head a tiny bit.Very disappointed... it seems they are trying to improve profits and, in the process, turns an amazing headset into something almost worthless...
I actually bought this Jensen car cd player because it just looked the coolest to me at the time with the multi-color dot matrix display. I had ALWAYS had sony car cd players in the past so I was used to flawless operation at all times. Believe me it didn't take long for me to realize that Jensen is NO SONY!Here's my list of pro's & con's to this Jensen MP7610.Pros:-Great CD sound quality (I never used the MP3 or satellite radio on it)-Cool dot matrix multi-color displayCons:-CD ejector never worked well. Always a hassle to eject and accept cd's.-Display would reset after turning car off. It could not remember my favorite display setting.-Did not play cd's well if not in perfect prime +70 degree weather. Any slight drop in temperature would cause it so skip badly or not play cd's at all.-Visual display effects are way behind the music playing.-Longer than usual delay (10 seconds maybe) after starting car to playing the cd.Because of the long list of con's I do not recommend this model and I have no plans on buying another Jensen product!
The Belkin was a replacement for an older Belkin of the same model that I thought had gone belly-up. This new "improved" version worked fine but only for about a month, then it went completely dead. I tried the old one to see if it would work until a new one I ordered had arrived and it works find WITHOUT the power transformer. I am using the old one now and keeping the new one as a replacement if this one decides to quit also.
It's too bad that Toshiba has such horrible customer service. This machine is wonderful, as are most of their products. But if you have a problem and need help, they aren't there for you, they don't know their products and don't really care much about their customers.The machine is lighter than I expected but huge. You need a special case if you plan on taking it anywhere. The battery last about 2 hours, not too bad for such a powerful machine. The WiFi connected right up to my home wireless network and the connection is great even from quite a distance. The screen is beautiful and the sound can't be beat on any laptop. It has 64mb video ram, I wish it were 128, but sure better than the standard 32mb. This laptop has a lpt and serial port where my 5205 only has USB. I did find that my external hard drive was not recognized on the rear USB port but was on the side USB port, not sure why yet. There are 4 USB 2.0 ports and the SD card slot with I use to copy photos from my Pentax digital camera to the laptop. All in all, it is a really great machine at a remarkable price for the features.
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Avenger SXT w/o Boston SystemFirst off, these speakers bump. Did my research on these and the reviews said that these were better than any comparables by far. I was a little skeptical, but went ahead and spent the 88 for the pair of them. I installed these in my rear deck in my avenger and also installed the supplied crossovers. Very easy install for anyone who can turn a screw and solder a wire. I have no amp and just the factory head unit right now and when I hook up my iPhone 4 to these speakers, they scream. They shake my rear spoiler and shake my package tray above the speakers too! I am very impressed with these speakers. My mom has a 2012 Jeep Wrangler with the premium infinity sound system with the 7 or 8 speakers whatever it has and me just upgrading these two speakers in my car blows her system away easily. The highs are great the mids good as well but the bass is good enough that I won't consider a sub. The factory head unit doesn't deliver the power that these speakers need, the stock speakers are paper and can run off it but these really do need some extra power to really shine. I will be adding an amp or an aftermarket double din head unit soon to help with this but for now these speakers have gone above and beyond what I was hoping for. I wasn't looking to put a sub in my car just wanted some 6x9's that would provide me with really good sound quality and the bass that I wanted. These do all of that.I listen to lots of rock music along with some pop/rap music. Anything with good bass sounds fantastic with these.Out of 10 points:Sound Quality: 8-9 (Only downside is w/factory head unit the louder you go the more distorted it gets)Value: 9Looks: 10 (love the spider look but have very dark tint so beware of thieves!)Overall: 9
I received this product last night and installed it in about 5 minutes to my Windows 98 SE machine. The reason I bought it was to get rid of the bad hum I was getting out of my soundcard, from a Dell laptop. It installed easily, and works as advertised. I now have no hum and decent quality music through my NAD amplifier and B&W speakers. There is a *little* noise, if I [turn] up the volume, but it's easily 1/10th of the hum I was getting through the sound card. So, I rate the sound quality as decent, but not really audiophile quality. Overall, for [the money], I am pleased with the better sound I am getting.
I've had my Chiba 128 since Nov-2003 and it has worked fantastic the whole time. I use it 5 days per week while working out.I've used the Rio Manager tool for Windows and the Rioutil for Linux and both work great. Battery life is very good, which I supposed is due to no moving parts. The SD Card expansion is probably one of the best features of this unit. With the price of these cards dropping, you can continue to upgrade your capacity as you see fit. The only flaw I have found, which is probably more user error than anything, is when you have the unit stored in a bag or something similar, the lock needs to be on otherwise, the power button will be pressed and drain your battery. Simply setting this lock before storing has eliminated these user errors.I highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a good, affordable, userfriendly mp3/wma player with expansion options.
This thing is tiny...but does not skimp on performance.I was hoping to be able to use this with my Apple Powerbook, but was unable. I believe an earlier version was compatible with MacOS, but this isn't.Instead, I use it with my desktop PC, which is just fine by me. My one complaint is that while I understand that this is built for laptops, I still think most users could benefit from even a slightly longer cord.With the popularity of the webcam growing exponentially (due largely to the explosion of post-your-own-video websites) I have been exposed to countless videos made on webcams. By comparison, I am really quite impressed at the clarity produced by the QuickCam Pro.I love the "avatar" features provided with the software. Being able to turn yourself into a shark/alien/cat or give yourself a mustache/glasses/etc are great ways to delight children and grandchildren when you can't be with them.This is an impressive device that delivers quality results.
These saved my sanity! He couldn't hear the tv...and I could hear it outside the house. Now, I can listen at a volume comfortable for me and he can listen as loud as he needs it. Great sound - I use them when he's not around because it sounds like a surround sound system. Really easy to hook up, great distance (he leaves them on to go get a snack or use the facilities and doesn't miss a word), light weight and comfortable and holds a charge for a long time (even though all you have to do to recharge is hang them up on their stand...so easy). Definitely a keeper!!! Great investment.
It is the best flat panel tv I have ever had. This is the 2nd one I have bought of the Sharp Aquos flat panel lcd tv. And when I purchased it from Amazon.com, I received a better price than the 1st time I bought which was on another on-line store.
It was not the right one for my use but I ordered it hoping it would fit so I kept it
Nothing much to say about them. They're high quality high speed rewritable discs that do what they are supposed to do. I've been using these kind of rewritable discs for a while now and I haven't had any problems with them what so ever even when I burn at higher than 10x. They come with cases too so you won't have to worry about scratching the CDs.
So far, work OK. I don't have HD-DVD player, so can't tell the difference. I used the HDMI cable and connect it from a Philips upscaling DVD player to a Panasonic plasma TV. Played with different upscale resolutions (all the way to 1080p), and both cable work OK. A/B with component connections, and I see no degradation. If what they say is true, that it's all digital signals, and it's all or nothing, then these cables do the trick; don't understand why the rip-off in retailers, where they sell it for 5 times the price for half the length. For under $10, including s/h, I get 2 HDMI cables. Can't beat the price.
Get it! Don't be dissuaded by any bad reviews, it works just like my original cable and is a great backup cable!
Save yourself some money. I paid $26. Perfect to have as an option when you want to blast some TV or make sure you hear soft dialogue. These refurbished headphones were in new condition. They even had that new electronic product smell. The sound is perfectly clear though it can be a little echo like.Only real complaint is that volume and tuning (for reception adjustment) are on the same ear and right next to each other so you have to learn to touch the right one.Also you have to like the big headphone style. I'm not sure it would be so comfortable for long periods but that's a matter of taste.
Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for NotebooksNo problem installing the software, up and running in aprox. 7 minutes.Performes a lot better than the built in webcams. Crisper pictures and very good quality of sound.Used with AIM, no trouble at all.
This was shipped to my 10 year old granddaughter and the charger only held a charge for under 1 month. Please replace the charger. It was her birthday present and she is upset. I don't blame her. Chris Corral-Parsons, vice-president Recovery Counsleling Services, Inc., Tucson, Az.Apple 512 MB iPod Shuffle
Great speakers, don't know why are there some Bose haters, but are there really listening to them? buy this speakers, perfect match for any stereo receiver.
Don't get me wrong, this is a very, very good monopod. It is, however, very, very heavy, and very, very long, in the collapsed state! But it gets the job done, and the three little feet really help of the stability.
First, it's analog. That's important to understand. So if you have anything else in the house running on 900 MHz -- like a cordless phone -- you'll get heavy hissing. You'll have to do a lot of fiddling. If you want to use the headphones only on line of sight -- in front of your TV -- get yourself a cheaper infra-red system. Works much better.
I work in a couple of choral groups and wanted to discreetly record rehearsals in order to review music between practices. I just needed to be able to hear basic melodies and pitch but was not expecting much in terms of tone or clarity from this product. While the built-in speaker does distort loud music on playback, the quality of the sound using good-quality ear buds was amazing. (Note: I put it on "meeting" record setting and placed it on the other side of the room so as not to overwhelm the built-in microphone. Did NOT plug in an external mike, which is an option.) When I transferred onto computer (very easily done) and put the music on CD, while not what I'd call studio quality, it really did sound unexpectedly good. It was also easy to take a long single recording and break it up into multiple files to either delete or save, and there are different "folders" that can be used for different recording sessions. Have never used a device like this before, and the instruction sheet gives great step-by-step directions for everything this little baby does. For the price, this was one of the best purchases I have ever made through amazon!
Running Windows98 SE, I've learned to re-boot every hour-or-so while editing video. The application and the operating system become more unstable the longer an editing session goes.Other than that drawback, the software is very effective for an amateur video-editor like myself.
The case is well built and handles heavy use. Although I had hoped it would have a greater capacity for additional books, it has met my needs.
The sleeve fit pretty good though the power cord had to be bent to fit inside the back area. Unfortunately I must take the laptop out of the sleeve to use it as the computer gets too hot and shuts off. The fan is on the bottom of the laptop and the neoprene doesn't allow air to circulate. I would not purchase this item again.
I purchased this some time ago and I'm still using it. I like it because I sit it on the night stand and use my iPad as an alarm clock or in the kitchen when I'm cooking.
Apple has done it again. As a 40 gig iPod owner, I love the shuffle. Its the go anywhere, do almost anything, store more than music mp3 player. Battery life is great, storage capacity is more than the stated 120 songs, and the sound is INCREDIBLE! ...as is the price. I used it while excercising and there were no skips. Easily fits into your pocket and weighs less than a set of keys! The shuffle will fit perfectly into your busy lifestyle. P.S. The required installation software can be a bit of a problem if you already have iTunes on your computer.
Ordered the case for a 17" laptop. The dimensions shown on many web sites are overestimates! Many do not include the size of the padding or the fact that the hinge is mounted on the inside! Very disappointing.The actual usable inside space is closer to: 9.75" x 14.75" x 1.25" (inch)
I broke so many of those plastic tips that I threw away tons of cables that were perfectly good. So I decided to repair them instead and bought the tool I need to save cables and money.
They look great and I haven't had a problem burning them with my mac or my PC, but after I have printed on them, they won't slide in and out of my car cd player. This may be a problem with all printable cds. Seeing that these are the printable CD's I have ever tried to play in my CD, I don't know if it's a universal problem, or just this brand.
bottom line - does not work. you plug it in, it makes a whirring noise. no vacuum!
the sound is very clear and the amps are perfect. completes the stero system.
It's a small inexpensive mouse that appears to be well constructed. My only complaint is with the scroll wheel. The cursor doesn't move far enough when you sroll, probably due to the small size of the wheel.
I ordered this cable from Databazaar and they sent me a cable that did NOT match the description. It was NOT a Belkin, it was a China made no name brand, not gold plated, black in color and the most important difference is IT HAD 14 PINS!!!! It would not work. So when I contacted them, I had to send it back at my expense and they were supposed to send the correct one. Guess what they sent me- the same cord. (not the exact same one but one just like it- still with 14 pins). They have refunded my money but I will not order from them again if they are not providing what they advertise.
It's no Wave, but it's not bad except for the flimsy stand that keeps the player from falling over. It barely does that. And there's the odd need to expose the entire CD player to insert a disc. But the player sounds pretty good, reception is OK and if you hang it securely on a wall until it's time to throw it in a suitcase you'll be fine.
What you would expect at the price but not what I expected from sony quality. The first one had the decency to quit before the warranty was up. The replacement, the CD player quit about 18 months,the tape still plays but when it stops it makes such a loud snapping noise you would not use it for sleep or meditation, unless waking suddenly is part of your plan. The sony S-350 I received as a gift worked (CD) only a bit longer (the tape does not a loud sound when it stops). My previous combo player had lasted five years, considering it does light duty, a more impressive performance.
I recieved this product in abox with highly insuufficient padding with a damaged paper tray. Product I understand is used but the manufactures date is 2004. A bit over priced I would say. The product uses 2 ink cartridges and will only work with 2. What did they do they sent one. So now I orderd a color cartridge not knowing if this thing is going to work. I emailed these people with no reply.
I really like this headset. It is simple basic and has good sound and volume. I like that there is no volume control or other useless bells and whistles.
The battery was a great inclusion of this kit.The memory case is sort of clumsy, sticks are difficult to remove, the hinge won't last long, also: the memory sticks come in a case already when purchased. It would be better if a "case" for multiple sticks would comprehend the size including the box they come in.The camera case is really not much - - - it appears heavier than the camera(!) and yet has no "bulk", the strap is not very good -- too light. Nevertheless, it's useful and handy.Overall just slightly disappointing, but still a good combination of items to get your "stuff" organized.
Have only used it a few times since getting it and I am very pleased with the way it worked. It is very simple to use and it simplifies taking pictures when you want to eliminate any jitters and when you want to be in the shot.
I own about 3 Orb drives now, and find them very useful. I have both the USB and SCSI ones, and I find them, for the most part, equally fast. Sometimes the USB one gets slow, but then I disconnect it and reconnect it and it works fine. I use them on a daily basis to synchronize ALL my work files (about 1.2 gigs) using Laplink, then I take the small Orb disk home and work from the Orb disk while at home. It sure beats carrying around an 8 pound laptop every day. I run it on Windows NT, Win98 and Win ME computers. It is certainly much cheaper than ... Jaz 2GB disks, and since a rewriteable DVD costs about ..., it is fairly comparable in price to them as well (although some RW-DVDs can hold 5+ GB). One important catch: NEVER use the eject button on the front of the drive to eject the disk as it can corrupt the data--always eject the disk using the right mouse click--&gt;eject option.
Linksys sells a Network Storage Link (NSLU2) to add large shared drives to your network. A practical use for this in a home network would be to store large music librairies, allowing access to any song in seconds from any PC in the house.To connect your media library to your stereo or TV, Linksys offers a Media Adapter, model No. WMA11B. Sounds like a great combination.However, the Linksys Media Adapter's (WMA11B) software will not recognize any drive except a local drive. Even a mapped network drive is not acceptd by the WMA's Media Folder Manager software. You simply cannot use these 2 products together.Counting these 2 pieces of hardware, plus the 300GB Maxtor drive, I have $600 invested in a non-solution. Look for a better way. Linksys support folks simply say that the 2 products are not designed to work togther. I do not understand how a company like Linksys can overlook this. Is it asking too much for 2 of their own network devices to work together?If you intend to store project files and miscellaneous data, this is a good solution.
This device works great if all you're going to do is hook up a few computers to it (both hardwire and wireless) to access the internet. The transfer speed between computers is as expected. But when you want to use some of its advanced features, it has a lot of problems! The biggest problem I'm having is port forwarding. It really should be simple. For example, I forward port 80 tcp to my internal server running solaris 2.8. But when I try to access my website externally, it eithers thinks about it for a long time and then times out, or it downloads half the page and then stall. I called the Linksys tech support line, and they recommended that I enable IPSec pass through and pptp pass through. These should not make any difference at all! Do the tech support people know what they're talking about? Anyway, I tried it, and it made no difference. My server has been running for the past year with no problems with my previous router. I thought it would be nice to have a router with the wireless feature. But I'm going to hook up my old router and return this Linksys.
I gave 4 stars for this processor because i could not get the newer version with g0 stepping for overclocking. I overclocked this processor up to 3.6ghz using Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 motherboard. The temperature is at idle (50 degree) and full performance (58 degree) with Freezer Pro 7 CPU cooler; thus, I'm not very happy with its temp. I guess Thermaltake Big Typoon cooler can do better job than Freezer Pro 7 because I'm using it for my E6600 cpu ( its core 1 temp at idle is 36 degree and core 2 at 35 degree and less than 48 degree at full speed). Back to this unit, it's a no mistake purschasing Q6600. Lastly, I recommend buying at least 3 ghz memory if you are going to build a new computer with Windows Vista.
This projector is smaller than I expected and really displays great pictures, even on dark walls. Love the wireless and PC less capability. Very impressed so far.
I ordered two of these filters for new lenses I was ordering at the same time. When I began to attach the first filter I thought there was something wrong as it would not tighten at first. I discovered that the threads on the filter were minimal, almost seemed worn. The second filter actually rattled. The glass is mounted in the filter so poorly that it actually rattles around in the holder. They both function but I feel the Hoya filters is what I will stay with from now on. I have always purchased Hoya's in the past and never had this type of issue before.
the yield (190 pages max) is omitted from the specs. better to get HP 54 which yields three times more (600 pages) yet cost only 30% more. one can think that they omitt the yield in specs on purpose so you buy more of this one... unfortunately here like most other cases the consumer must be educated and well informed to save money. and that is what they (HP and the like)don't want....
Works great, no problems what-so-ever. Great quality picture, very cheap and gets the job done.
AWESOME GREAT COMPUTER. I'M ALMOST 9 BUT THIS IS MY SECOND COMPUTER AND IT WORKS WELL. AND LOOKS GREAT!THE ONLY SMALL BAD THING IS THAT WHEN YOU PLAY COMPUTER GAMES IT DOES NOT HAVE A FULL SCREEN.
I bought this unit for my staff to use. We don't have the scanner connected to the network, but the fax seems to work fine and it copies as well as most people need.HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer, Copier, Scanner, Fax
I bought these as an upgrade for my 1gb Ram in my Toshiba Satellite laptop and did not regret this. Laptop now runs faster than ever before.
fair cost, on time shipping, product as billed. this new ipod is compact with a very user friendly clip and holds a good deal of music. It is much improved from the last generation of ipods.
This router is awesome. I've had it since October 2008. I use it almost every day with either my Macbook Pro or my iPod Touch. It has great reception that I can pick up from even outside. I almost NEVER have connection issues. The only problem I've had with it is I couldn't figure out how to encrypt my wireless connection easily, but that was my own fault because I failed to read the PDF manual fully about that. Overall, great product. I would and will definitely recommend to a friend if they ask.Pros: Great signal, even outsideCons: Had hard time setting up wireless encryption, could be easier.Blue lights flashing on the device can be annoyingOverall: Great product. Great job d-link!!
This is a great product that allows for directional sound. It fits on the desk or credenza and allows music without bothering coworkers.
The available descriptions do not say which lenses will fit inside. I bought it and found that the Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM lens does not fit in this case, however the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 fit in it snugly, with the included hood.
I was using a SB-400 flash before I got the SB-600. The CLS capabilities are truly amazing and easy to use. I also got one of the Nikon DVDs on CLS that helped understand how to best use it.
Got these for a gift and my son-in-law really likes them. He also uses them when mowing and said they are great.
I use this in my car everyday. I really like this product and I have found it is easy to use. I just wish that I could recharge it, so I went and bought rechargable batteries and that seems to work just fine.
This GPS is extremely versatile, w/ PDA functions, MP3, serious navigation- however... it does have its shortcomings...1. battery design- underpowered, non-field replaceable- I had two battery units die under warranty in 6 months2. software is still full of bugs and unstable w/ voice dropouts, lots of reboots required; and klugey design (non-intuitive); each new patch helps in zillions of noticeable and very appreciative ways3. using all its features is complex; the uninitiated will have a tough time using it fully and should stick to GPS from car manufacturers4 the map install is clumsy and in my opinion, overly secure to update maps and extremely slow- an hour on a fast laptop to generate5. numerous new features would be desirable in route selection, etc. and naviagtional prompts and preference settings6. the unit turns on far too easily... no way of really &quot;locking&quot; it up, as alarms and any of many buttons wakes it up, only to drain the batteries7. engineering is 2nd rate... on par for their first PDA productOn the plus side, I love this machine and am reassured that software development will ultimately fix this to make it really solid (although delicate) and it will define the industry benchmark!The warranty and support are important- 3 units failed for me in all, and the 800 number is way understaffed!from a Hardware product development professional.
I have had this system for a few weeks now. I have it hooked up to an old television, so I am not getting nearly as much out of it as I could with a better tv. Overall, it is an upgrade over the tv speakers and makes watching DVD's more fun.One possible drawback is that the speakers are hooked up to the sub-woofer, not the receiver. I don't know if this will be an issue down the road or not.For the money, this is a decent system.
Shipping was fast but there was a ding on the corner of the case. I didn't want to wait for another one so I just bent the cover back and am using it as is. Still a disappointment to get a dinged case.
This flash drive is nice regarding price and size, however the overall design isn't great. I was expecting a fairly solid piece of equipment but the drive is pressed together, molded plastic that does not feel like it will hold up for very long. It's a bit brittle and the paint chips off easy. I will say the lanyard system is great.
The hard drive just stopped working after a month. Watch out! You should get a back up for this back up.
Loved Secret History (as did many readers) but just couldn't get up the steam to get through this one. Importantly, SOMEONE (another reviewer) took it upon themselves to give away the ending (don't worry, I won't) so that definitely took the wind out of my sails as well. Shame on you! C'mon, fellow readers, you know better than to do that to those of us looking for some words of wisdom!Personally, I think the book is not worth the time investment. But go read Secret History ...
I love it and it's at a reasonable pirce/performance. I would recommend it to anyone. Cannon is a good brand selling quality products. I have no complaints except the "look" is a bit old style. And please use some black color on the unit!
I've had this headphone for over 2 years, and I love it! It works, and it works well. Once hooked up to my TV audio out, I could listen anywhere in the house, in the garage, and in the yard. I don't experience the hissing and dropped reception that others are claiming, I guess it depends on each individual situation. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because you can't mute the TV and listen, the TV must have some volume on for the headphone to work. Kind of defeats the purpose of not disturbing your significant other while she's sleeping and you're watching TV in the bedroom. I wish I could mute the TV and still listen over the headphone. I'll buy another set - but this time I'll get the RS120, with the rechargeable battery and cradle. Plus the HDR120 headphone that comes with the RS120 can be used as an extra headphone for my RS110.
I ordered this with some anxiety based on some reviews that I read. However, I have been more that pleased with this player. It is very slim and stylish and has a lot of features for the lowe price tag. The only thing that didn't work as advertised was the FM radio, but if I wanted a radio I would have bought a Walkman. The sound quality is good. The buttons function very well also. The screen is as vibrant as advertised with great color. It also was very easy to load songs and data. One slight problem would be if you are technologically challenged. The directions are in English but the translation makes little sense sometimes. I have owned MP3 players previously so this was not a problem for me. OVerall I am very pleased with my purchase.
Bought this map card for our Garmin 1350LMT for our 3-week trip last month. Along with it, we also used Michelin maps. We were in Madrid/Toledo (pedestrian mode only until the day we left Madrid via rental car from MAD to start our driving portion of our trip). We went to Segovia (stopping at all the usual touristy spots nearby like La Granja, El Escorial), Cordoba, Sevilla, Faro, Tavira, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Tarifa, Gibraltar, Marbella, Ronda, Granada, back to Madrid to pick up our kids from their Spanish Immersion program and to fly from there to Porto. Then we drove starting in Porto down to Nazare, Fatima, Alcobaca, Obidos, Cascais, Sintra, and Lisboa. The combination of the map card and the paper maps worked real well for us. There were only just 3 times that we can recall the map card had failed us: 1) between Tarifa and Gibraltar - it sent us to an exit that didn't existt (and we had to drive at least 5km or more to be able to turn around to locate the exit we need ourselves using our paper map) which we think was due to new construction of the freeway so the exits around there must have gotten moved around; 2) Tavira to Faro - it sent us driving to some small town near Faro instead of the Faro historic city center (but it could be that the address we have for this small museum we were looking for is incorrect); 3) Sevilla historic city center in automobile mode - it couldn't help guide us in our rental car well due to all the little alleys that we think have became pedestrain only alleys in early 2011 and so we ended up getting sent to an alley where we couldn't drive on as there were tables/chairs set up blocking our path (but it worked in pedestrian mode). Once arrived at most of these towns, we used our gps in pedestrian mode (sometimes along with various city maps from our hotel or in our travel guide book) and that probably have saved us many steps of walking in the wrong direction. To us, both this map card and the paper maps were money well spent as our vacation time never seems to be long enough to be wasting more time than needed figuring out how to get to where we want to visit.
This was a life-saver when my 6-year-old router died the other day after a lightening storm. Amazon overnighted the router. I hooked it up and was quite shortly back in business. The product is well documented and easy to set up. Just make sure you understand and know what your ISP needs in the way of IDs and passwords and such.
Excellent compact binoculars. I plan to use mine for theatre going. Very small when folded. Sharp design. Comes with a handy case.
I've had this printer for some years! When I used it on my old Dell with Windows XP, it work fine except that the ink dries out too quickly. They cost a fortune to replace. They are impossible to refill, but however, if you take them to Walgreens and have the refill them, then you can save a few dollars. However, if the sponge inside the cartridges are dried out, then refilling them are impossible.Secondly, once I got my new pc with Windows Vista, the printer drivers want install and the pc isn't recognized thru Vista unless you unplug th USB cord or unplug the power cord and then reconnects it. I'm looking for a new printer now. The new drivers from www.lexmark.com, don't solve the problem.
Don't get this piece of gadget! Thought that I might be able to get one without the color cast problem as alot of people have mentioned in here already but it's true. Don't buy it. The first one gave me a red color cast and same goes for the second one I requested from Pantone. Just in case, if you want to request for a second one to try, I'd suggest emphasizing on the urgency of you needing a replacement quick, otherwise it will take a really long time until you receive it.With the same experience with second one I've received, I've decided to return the item back to Amazon. Yeah, it's inexpensive/cheap but doesn't do anything. It's a waste of money and time.
I ordered this TV for my kitchen. It has bright colors, excellent contrast and no pixellation at all. I was a bit suspicious because of the fact that Sony unlike other manufacturers doesn't publish contrast ratio. However, the reality beat my expectations. If you are willing to pay premium price (there are TVs of this size much cheaper) you will not be disappointed.
When these work they are great. the problem is I have to keep wiggling them and repositioning them at the hole I plug them into or they won't work. They are very "touchy"; the sound will go off or just out of one side. The problem isn't with my laptop because any other headphones I plug into it are fine.
I dont even think it could even fit a 13 inch Model MackBook Pro, unless there is some trick to sticking a screen protector unto a Screen, this Product was wayyyy too wide and not even enough Height to cover all the Glass area on a new MacBook Pro.DID NOT FIT!!! Doesnt cover the whole Glass Area as thought!
They fit in the Treo 700 and they work. I would have given five stars if the price was a little more reasonable, but they came quickly in the mail and the cap stays on when you pull the stylus out of the phone. I can't ask for more than that.
I purchased this camera in late April, 2007, from this very Amazon page. I have been extremely happy with it for all the reasons mentioned in other reviews. This is really a superior product.However, I just returned from a 3 week family trip, and upon downloading my videos I'm experiencing the "noisy video" problem for the first time. This did not occur for the first few months of ownership - when I purchased the product there was indeed a tiny amount of noise when recording video (or audio notes), but it was reasonable considering the size of the microphone, and it was comparable (although a tiny bit louder) than the noise I experienced on my previous camera, the Canon PowerShot S400. But now, however, the noise is loud enough to completely obscure any detail of the sound that's being recorded. This was very disappointing on some of the quiet, tender, family videos I recorded on my trip. It appears to be an intermittent problem, but it is very discouraging when it happens. Has anyone successfully negotiated with Canon to fix this problem?
Simple, effective, and inexpensive, the Kensington "sheath" (rather than being an actual case) is a good investment. I go running with my iPod mini and now that I have the extra protection against drops and key knicks, my mind is more at ease. The screen covering is really essential, and the silicon sheath is sturdy enough to protect the ipod body against a fall or two. The major negative is, as has already been mentioned, the added bulk will not allow you use the belt clip or a docking station. If you don't use either anyway, this is a no brainer. Also, unlike a previous reviewer stated, I have not noted any chemical smell.
Great Cassette Adapter, but will not fit on my iPhone's headphone jack with my iPhone's case on it. The iPhone case is not very bulky; however, the headphone cable head on this cassette adapter is fat and pushes against the case, preventing the contact from going all the way into the headphone jack.
I bought this radar detector unit one year back. It worked fine for first few months as it picked up LASER, POP, and Ka bands properly. However, after 6 months, it started displaying a message: "Self Calibrating" and finally displayed: "Service Required." After that this unit was unreliable. I passed several cop cars with LASER gun pointed on the highway. This unit never alerted me (POP is turned on). After several of such incidents, I returned the unit for servicing. The unit came back with a note saying that they replaced antenna and updated the software.Be sure to send the unit back if it displays "Service Required" message. If you ignore it, like I did, you might be travelling with a dummy unit.Be sure to get extended warranty. These units does seem to have quality problems. Considering $300 I paid, I am giving it a ** rating because of the quality problems.
I was tryin to debate whether to get this $450 600 watts RMS subwoofer or the $175 JBL SUB12 with 300 watts RMS. I decided to go all out and get this one received it very quickley(3 days) thanks to PRIME shipping. Hooked it up and the clarity was amazing. Its actually not as powerful as I thought it was going to be but still very clear. If I had the choice to do it again I would just get the $175 SUB12 but its not worth the shipping to send it back so Im keeping it and very pleased with it. Had to play around with the positioning for about two weeks. I have a small room and tried 2 different positions in my walk in closet and it was louder in the next room than it was in my room so I eventually placed it at the front near the TV(only option). Big difference...It was alot louder in my room from the listening positions once i got it to the front I was very pleased.
I'm happy enough with this TV but mostly for its price and picture quality. The remote is filled with tiny buttons and very small print. The sound quality is tinny and not remarkable at all. I only use this TV as a supplement to my office so it's not my primary viewing experience, and for this purpose it's fine. But if you're looking for a new TV for your living room, or where ever you do your primary viewing, I would buy a higher-end TV than this.
This drive for some stupid reason requires two USB ports to work and comes with bloatware pre-installed which pissed me off. I bought two of these, one died in 3 months and the other died in 5 months, I was not very impressed. I have a Western Digital drive that has been going strong for 4 years and a Maxtor old school drive that recently died after 9 years of use. I also read that alot of Seagate baracuda drives were bricked becasue of botched firmware.....im going to avoid Seagate.
The handlebar bracket does not fit the HCx because of the sd slot.Bought it for the bike, now what?
I have owned mine for almost a year now. All's well, except for pesky firmware freezes which happens a fairly regular clip--almost once a month. But I use mine almost every day. I haven't been able to pin it down to an exact sequence of button pushes, but it always recovers from it by a simple RESET with a paper clip. About half a dozen times during the syncing process with the PC I have seen it freeze with a seemingly virulent "Library Corrupted" message, but nothing a paper-clip cant fix ;)I have even gotten used to the UI which is a bit clumsy compared to iPod, but then heck, I knew that before I bought it. I didn't care to pay an extra $200 for the sesky UI on iPod. The tiny jog-dial on the side is not as crisp as it ought to. Once every 5-10 attempts pressing the jog-dial produces undesired results, like going forward a step or going back instead of the "select" function. So its a bit of an annoyance.What I *LOVE* about this, and something that I haven't yet seen on any other HD-based MP3 player, is one of the EAX functions which allows playback at 0.5x, 0.75x (slow speed) or 1.25x, 1.50x (fast speed) without altering the pitch! That's simply awesome if you have a keen ear for classical music.The PC application used to organize the songs is awesome. I would have liked a better (more intelligent) auto sync capability.The MP3 encoder that comes with it is very good.Overall, a solid A-!!
The player has loads of features, has nice software included to convert and synch mp3's and videos and installed nicely. BUT, only worked for 2 hours before the light stayed on but wouldn't display menu or turn off. Amazon took it back and I ordered the 6gb (as its price had dropped) and its worked so far, except a few blips where it freezes and have to turn off and back on.Again, the features are supurb for the price - has anything ipod has and more (like adding more memory and removable battery) but quality seems somewhat suspect.
If you're looking for a great portable CD-player, there's no reason why you shouldn't get this one. The styling is nice, the controls easy to use, the remote control is highly convienent and the sound is good. But the 40 second anti-shock function and the &quot;jogger case&quot; are useless if you're actually going to try jogging with this thing. I wasn't ten steps out the door before it started skipping like a broken record. I tried tightening the straps and closing the case as tightly and firmly as possible, and that worked wonders--until I got halfway down the block when it started skipping again. If you want a good player, go ahead, but don't expect miracles.
This is the most expensive liquid on the planet, if you think gas is expensive try buying a gallon of printer ink.
It is amazing all the functions Samsung packs into this little camera--probably more than you will ever use. The only downsides are the lack of an optical viewfinder (the kind you look through) for composing in bright sunlight, and the lack of a printed manual. The printed one that comes with it only covers the minimal basics, while the Adobe on-computer manual is very long and difficult to read, since you are constantly paging back and forth. It gets very tiring and discouraging after a while.After having used this camera for a while, I would downgrade the rating to only 3 stars, because it eats batteries for breakfast. Bettery life, whether with AA alkaline or rechargables, is amazingly short, seeming to drop sharply with each picture. You also have to tell the setup memo which type of battery you are using, but it does not seem to matter. So get a big camera case for the extra batteries you will need.As time passes, I find the lack of a viewfinder an even bigger drawback.
I bought this mouse years ago for a higher price and always found it much more comfortable to use than a standard mouse. I ordered one recently to use at work and on the bus, and it performs exactly as hoped. The only 'wish' I have is for Logitech to release a bluetooth version of this mouse given that the wireless version seems to have a large transmitter that makes it a poor fit for laptop use. Still, the price on this mouse is hard to beat, and I've always been happy with the performance and durability of Logitech products.
I've owned my T42 for about 8 months now. This thing is wonderful. I've dropped it more than once and carry it all over the place in my backpack (on my bike), and use it day in and day out. This thing works just as good as the day I got it. Pretty fast for a laptop, I have no complaints about the speed. The wireless abilities are great. I'd fully recomend this laptop to anyone who is smart enough to realize a little bit of extra money up front will save you a lot of money in the long run.
The space required for this awesome table is tiny. Military or professionals who travel should buy this product TODAY!!! Smaller than my laptop and made the trip to Afghanistan. Wonderful table and essential for all world travelers
Works fine w/ my Canon 30D. I'm not into utilizing high-speed photography so I can't really comment on transfer speeds but it works great for me.
Great camera bag for all the stuff I have! Also it was much less than what I would have paid locally.
The cable works great. The plugs are servicable but not confidence inspiring. The outer jacket of the insulation feels loose, and thin, but also extremely flexible.The one complaint I have and I never thought I would be writing this about cable is the smell. The smell of plastic is very strong with this one, in a way I never really experienced before. If you have any sort of chemical sensitivity or aversion to strong smells this is not the cable for you. On the other hand, if you don't mind and can wait a day or two for the smell to go away, this is a great cable.
This is my first webcam. It was VERY easy to use. However, as usual, Creative included minimal documentation. As long as the installation CD &quot;auto-starts,&quot; you can just follow the prompts. I use it with Yahoo Chat and it works very well. I cannot comment on the microphone feature as I already have a one in my headset that I use. For the price, I think the NX Pro is an excellent value.
for $200, I thought this was expensive - but about the cheapest I found at the time for DVI and USB (had previously used various vga & ps/2kvm's) - I really like this unit, the features are good (albeit somewhat tricky to engage) like the ability to separate the audio from the kvm. No problems with USB 2.0 devices. Overall seems like a solid performer.
I picked up this radio "rebranded" by a marine retailer.I've found it works very well. I was also able to connect a handheld GPS to it with very little effort.The power selection feature is nice for not blowing away anyone near you. The DSC feature is nice for getting the location of family members in others boats.I really like the one touch "distress" feature, although I've never used it. When connected to a GPS, it will send your location to the Coast Guard. Good for me since my wife doesn't speak english.I have nothing negative to report other than the mic cannot be removed. However, there is a remote mic available separately.I would like to include instructions for connecting a serial connector to the included accesory cable (for the GPS) but amazon doesn't allow this. Maybe you can "search" for it.
I purchased this item because of the insane amount of positive reviews and the fact that I eat popcorn pretty much every single day of my life (I know, I know). I make it on my stovetop which leaves me with a messy pan and unwanted calories from the oil. So somehow I stumbled on this little gem after doing a little googling and before I knew it my Presto was on it's way from Amazon. From the first batch, it was love at first sight. I couldn't believe that I got this nice batch of popcorn with absolutely no mess to clean up and it tasted great. Wow! That being said, there are a few tricks to using this popper. I did have to throw away a few batches that burned because I left it in the microwave too long. Don't leave the room! Also, we just got a new Wolf microwave drawer that would not accomodate the Presto, it was too tall. Say it ain't so! I'm happy to report that I have NOT been using the bottom device in order to use it in our new Wolf, only the actual bowl and it works beautifully. This little $14 popper is hands down one of the BEST things I have ever bought. You will LOVE it and will not be disappointed!
Your can read the specs and see all the wonderful features that this camera has to offer. However, after nearly 8 months of use and less then 10 rolls of film I have found out this. Not all pictures turn out that great. I was disappointed on the quality at times. Recently, a H flashes on the LED screen and I have followed the manual on how to correct this but it still shows an internal error. I can not seem to fix it and Canon so far hasn't helped either.Let me update. Canon stood by their warranty. I sent in the camera as instructed and in about two weeks I received the camera fixed and ready to use. I was impressed with the overall ease and quickness of the warranty repair.This camera has nice features but most I truely don't use. Film that is more costly to purchase and to process. For that reason I would expect better quality pictures but I don't always feel they are much better than standard 35mm. It is nice being able to put this camera into a small pocket and being able to change film mid-roll. We'll see...a few more months of using it and maybe I'll update again and give it a higher score.
This cd wallet is junk! The zipper breaks very easily! I purchased two in red and both zippers broke. Stick with named brands.
A couple of factors make these headphones particularly attractive:1) Excellent sound quality2) A replaceable cable, which means that unlike most headphones whose cables wear out after a few years and must be replaced, these should have a longer lifetime3) A good price. These used to be at least twice as expensive, but are cheap on Amazon for some reason. Perhaps it's because the production moved from Austria to China.Note that as mentioned above, the headphones are open, so they don't block sound. This makes them more comfortable (although my ears still get a little too warm after wearing them for 15 minutes).
I did my homework via the tech web sites and PC magazines and had high expectations. I carefully purchased all Netgear equipment with the new 108 Mpbs standard, and consulted with a professional during the installation. Reception faded badly beyond 25-30 feet from the router, with no other electronic equipment in operation. I lost the signal entirely once I turned on my 2.4 Ghz cordless phone. I anticipated some interference from the phone, but this is ridiculous.After spending over an hour on the phone with Netgear tech support dealing with someone I could not understand for the thick accent and who was clearly reading from a script, I boxed up over $300.00 of equipment and returned it for a refund.I am extremely happy with my D-Link ethernet router and hard wired network!!!
My mother purchased this television over 3 years ago. She's retired so it's running about 6 hours a day. Still using the original bulb. HD programing and BR discs look great. SD programing is ok. While researching this television, I read about users having problems with frequent bulb replacement. These bulbs are a "metal halide" type, which is why they cost $175 to replace. After reading some electronic forums about these bulbs, I found that one reason for the early bulb failure MAY be powering the tv on and off multiple times a day. For this reason I told my mother once she turned her tv on, not to turn it off until she went to bed. There MAY be something to this seeing that she hasn't had to replace a bulb yet!
This piece of software has the honor of being the ONLY thing that has ever locked up my Windows XP Pro system in over a year. Support is free for the long distance call but all they say is "well, it doesn't do it on my system." and that is that. No help or advise at all. I wish I could give this thing a -5 stars...
I bought this product expect to improve the transfer speed between the PC and the NAS DNS321. It turns out that the transfer speed wasn't that great (800~900MB / min). Also, it isn't 100% compatible with the NAS since it doesn't support jumbo frame. For the price of $65, I keep it anyway to help the economy.
I have been into MP3s since 1996 - I used winplay, and l3enc, and thought it was the most amazing thing ever. I bought one of the first CD based MP3 players, and then a Nomad Jukebox with a whopping 6 gig hard disk... next was the 10 gig model, and then I upgraded to the Nomad Zen 20gig with USB 2.0. The Zen went with me everywhere - Africa, Europe, My living room.After about 70,000 hours of use and abuse, it finally died.I needed a replacement, so I looked at iPod, and Zune, but why would I stray from Creative Labs? Besides, it's better in every way - better screen than the ipod, better interface than the Zune, and a better battery than either one.When I plugged it into my computer, I was blown away. XP found the player, and without any drivers or proprietary (think iTunes) software, I was able to drop my non-DRM ;) mp3 files right onto the generous space available. I was listening to my music in mere minutes without installing anything, or ever being forced to reboot my PC. I transferred a couple of movies and I'm looking forward to my next flight!
This looked like a really good design at first, but then my nano kept working it's way out the bottom slit and I constantly had to push it back in.Another result of this is the protective clear screen cover that guards the nano screen would also work it's way loose. It's not built in to the rubber surrounding it, but is kept in place by the pressure of itself against the nano.Returned it and got the Griffin clear plastic cover instead. It doesn't have a belt clip or the rubberized bumpers like the Speck does, but I can live without it.
I bought this items trough Amazon because the rating look so good, but this is the first time I am disappointed. I bought them as an alternative for airplane traveling, and maybe this was my mistake, but anyway here are my observation compared to my old "Phillips SHL9500" headphones.- They are very very large, and at an airplane this is very difficult to handle, you can't even place them around your neck, nor in the front bag.- I had to increase my pod volume about a 20% extra so it could sound the same as on my old headphones, even out of my airplane.- The support on the head is very annoying for me because there is no soft pad or similar and you need to move a lot the headset around your head to make it comfortable.- On the good (or bad) side, the cordon is about 3m (9ft) long. Once again, on an airplane this does not help.- The sound is not that great from my point of view.If you are considering headphones for an airplane, this is not the option! go straight to a noise cancellation headphones.
This is the first headphone of its type that I've owned. Prior to this, I'd bought into the Bose marketing and sprung for the over the ear designs. Suffice it to say that this headphone was a revelation in the folly of buying into marketing hype. Compared side to side, the sound is more balanced, rich, and complete. Compared to my Shure IEMs, the sound is more neutral (Shure it turns out lean more towards the bassy side). It is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time although I imagine that in the summer, it might tend towards the hot side. I will update this review should any issues arise.
These speakers were very adorable and a great buy. It was meant as a gift for a friend and that person loves them, since they're portable she tends to take them around the house with her. I repeat these are a great buy if you're looking to give someone a nice gift. :)
This is a great product! It not only tells you the presence of wifi, but the signal strength. It's light enough to hang on your key chain, and turns itself off automatically so you don't waste battery.Now if they'd only develop the technology to let you know if the network is encrypted, it would be perfect....
I am satisfied with this product and the Vendor. I would recommend this Vendor to everyone.
This is very cute, but the included (and required to use) software doesn't work very well. It's still a nice affordable option for carrying cute digital photos around with you.
I forgot my ipod-shuffle charger in plane and when I looked at apple store it was $29 maan that so costly.........apple is out of their mind.........as ipod cost is $40I search ipod-charger on Amazon there were few charger available for ipod-shuffle.Initially, I worried because this is my first time buying some thing online and there were few bad reviews for this charger but I order this one......took a risk...........Then what......I got bad charger..........it only charges my ipod but it doesn't sync......so I wrote them e-mail regarding this problem....and they gave me replacement...The second is working fine............good service.....and I got the both charger on 3rd day......maan they are quick......This product is worth buying as it charges fast......sync fast.....and easy to carry....Thanks eforcity and the reviews.......
These are nice little ear buds, the sound is good and you can still kinda hear whats going on in the outside world. my only complaint is that they fit my ears much better when i switch them and put the left in the right ear, and the right in the left ear...anyone else have this problem?
I completely agree with another reviewer who said this does not fit the Zen Vision M correctly. I thought maybe because I have the 60GB version, it was too snug. But Amazon and Creative's website both list the 30GB and 60GB versions of the Zen Vision as having the same dimensions. If that's true, I'm not sure what player this case is meant for. It certainly doesn't come close to fitting the 60GB.The case is so snug it bows visibly around each opening, bends the power button to the side, and would barely allow you to hook into the headphone jack. It's so tight that all of the buttons are depressed at once by the case, rendering them useless. The screen opening bends open so far that the plastic flip screen will not hook into the slots for it, and just falls out feebly.Basically, this case does not come close to fitting properly, and I couldn't recommend it to anyone. It's straight garbage. Do not buy it.
I bought this power supply with the word of a professional technician. I was a little biased cause' It doesn't have any luxures but all the magic is from inside.This powerful supply brings the watts it say. I've a power hungry system and besides it's brings enough amperaje the electrical bill doest'n grow up. This power supply it's a friend of your pocket :)
If you're looking for something to hookup your mobile headset to your PC, this is it! I bought this not expecting much, but I have found it works FABULOUSLY! For me it was an inexpensive fix for needing a headset with a microphone to use with my PC.
Perfect fit with no alteration required. Nice solid connection. Extra length was also helpful in the installation process. What else can I say. Simple but neccessary part!
As with anything else, technology is constantly changing. I purchased the BOSE Sound Dock back in January of 2008 and since then they have come out with an improved model. However, my review will be on the BOSE system featured.I enjoy my music and for that right, I use premium equipment in my home & auto. I chose the BOSE sound dock to go in the bedroom so that I could play my IPOD whether I was getting dressed or undressed. Here are my findings....the BOSE system has great sounding speakers with plenty of power to fill a room. It has excellent Bass & Treble output and after reviewing several similar models, the BOSE Sound Dock was the best I'd heard for its compact size. In reference to the price, Bose products are never discounted and always seem to have the same price no matter where you shop. So if you are planning on purchasing this item just know you are getting what you pay for. Overall, I could not be happier with the sound or the quality of the product. I hope this helps. YMMV....NEOSOUL06
This surge protector has all the outlets I needed and some I didn't (ex: coax and phone surge protectors not needed for my setup). It has a nice long power cord and I liked having the "properly grounded" indicator. This lit up on the first outlet I tried it on. Of course my outlet tester said it was just fine, but then again, I plugged it into another outlet where the ground problem light did not come on so I just left it there. Overall, this seems to just work the way I wanted it to, so I would highly recommend it.Outlet tester in case you didn't wire your house yourself:GE 50957 GFCI Tester for Proper Installation/Operation 110-125V
I hope someone at Iomega and every other hardware manufacture reads this.I am the IT Director at a large private school with an annual IT budget of 1.5 million dollars. We have over 1,000 users, and I am looking for a NAS RAID-5 solution that each department can share. I would need to buy about 60 of these units. Given that, it would appear that Iomega has lost about $90,000 in sales because of this review (their new comparable units sell for $1,500). I don't care if their new products are better, In a professional mission critical environment, I can't tolerate that kind of customer service. Hopefully customer reviews on sites like Amazon, Epinions, and NewEgg will change things.
In researching USB Hubs I found that there are differences in the IC used for performing the USB port switching inside these devices (similar to legacy Ethernet Hub vs. Ethernet Switches). I needed to reliably transfer data from two full-speed USB devices through a Hub without missing data. USB hubs use a processor called a Transaction Translator (TT) to "translate" lower speed devices back to the USB 2.0 High Speed mode. Cheaper USB hubs will use an IC that uses only 1 TT to multitask each port which can lead to lower throughput depending on the utilization of the channels. Better USB hubs use an IC that has a TT dedicated for each of the USB channels i.e. Multi TT or Multiple TT. Tom's Hardware has a good article about this.I was curious which of these two types the D-Link DUB-H7 was so I removed the cover and found that it uses the Genesys Logic GL854G IC. Interestingly, the GL854G IC does not show up on the Genesys Logic website. After some heavy searching on the web, I found a couple of references for the GL854G that identified it as a Multiple TT device. ...Look on Macnica dot com.I am curious whether D-Link always uses this IC for its USB hubs since there seem to be two versions of the DUB-H7 as well.
Buying 4 ink tanks at a time is a no brainer - because the minute you run out of ink in a particular color you just reach in you drawer and replace that specific ink tank.Now, what I do is buy two 4 packs - we have two young children so we are always printing photos! Good luck!
I am delighted with this radio. It looks even nicer than the picture here and I was not expecting the quality of sound it delivers. I especially enjoy the dial tuning--no more bypassing stations with the limited digital tuners on today's radios. Sometimes I want to listen to a station that may not be as strong as adjacent ones but is adequate for information so it's great to be in control of the bandwidth again. I live in a 200+ year-old Cape Cod and really enjoy the feeling of "home" this retro model affords. The sound from both the programmable CD player and the live broadcasts is excellent. I ordered this one for my bedroom, primarily for the CD player, and it performs so well that I am ordering another for my living room. You can't beat the price!
I wasnt looking for alot of bass just a small compact sub for a little bit of lows. the box is wedge shaped making it not fit the intended area I had for it, but I am still happy with it. Keep in mind I removed all my amps but 1. Iam running mids and highs off the head unit for simplicity. If you want cheap bass this works If you want alot of loud quality bass you should probably spend more.
I use my MP3 player mostly for listening to audiobooks. I was looking for a player that would allow me to stop at any point and resume quickly. This unit fits the bill perfectly. While there are no bookmarks, you don't need them. It's better. All you do is shut it off. When you turn it back on it starts where you left off. Perfect for my needs.The software allows you to quickly put each track in order by putting a tag in front of each track. Very quickly and easily. You don't do it manually.In addition, you can easily make voice recordings. I find the sound great. Of course, the sound in any MP3 player is only as good as the headset or earphones. The phones that come with the unit have a good crisp sound but I don't like plugs in my ears as I have keen hearing and they hurt my ears. So I use a headset that fits over my ears. You have to search for phones that sound good to you. Of course, the ones that come with the player may satisfy you just fine. They are decent.I did call support three times and got right through. Their support is pretty good. The manual and help that comes with the unit and in the software is not good or complete. And the software takes a bit of learning. I had to use several different software applications to get going. But once you get used to the software it's pretty easy to use.This is an inexpensive player and wonderful for you audio book listeners. To me 1gig is a lot of space. For some of you it isn't much at all. So consider your needs before you buy. I get all I need from this player and hopefully will have it a long time. Before this I used a RIO 500, which shows you how long I tend to use a player.Oh, it does have an FM radio. I don't use that but it is a nice feature. I wanted something basic and this fits the bill.I highly recommend the Zen Nano Plus.
While unit did work occasionally, 98% of the time all I heard was static - breaking squelch and unintelligble audio.Radio is not worth owning.
Ihad this router for about 1 yr before I had trouble with it. The support sucks as well as the router for the money. I went cheaper and got a better product.
Don't waste too much time editing, because the pictures only look as good as what you pay for...a fair quality low resolution image.
I love this little Magellan RoadMate and use it all the time! I go to tons of yard and estate sales and this map gets me perfectly every week! I use this map at least 10 to 15 times weekly if not more. The streets in Seattle and surrounding areas are complicated and I think very confusing and crazy. For instance, you will be driving on 9th Ave. and all of the sudden, 9th ave. turns into 100th ave! The map has never failed to get me to the destination.I have never read the directions so it took me a little bit really figure it out. It also saves previous destinations as I am sure all of them do.You must always make SURE you have the antennae up! Otherwise it will take forever to compute. It may not always calculate the absolute shortest time but if you have ever driven in Seattle, it is amazing that the map can even find it's way around. You can also search for certain stores, and other destinations as well. It will direct you to such places as your favorite grocery store, a certain coffee shop etc. You just type in the names and it will bring up all the entries from the shortest to the furthest destinations.I have never used a more expensive GPS system but as I mentioned, I use this map probably a lot more than most people and it works without a hitch. It is a fabulous system for the price.
Yesterday I received my 17-55mm 2.8 lens. After taking a few dozen shots and reviewing them on my iMac I can already say that this will be the lens that stays on my T2i most of the time. Tack sharp images, great color and a great bokeh. I am now able to get shots I have never been able to get before. I couldn't be happier with this lens!To put this in some perspective I also have an 18-200mm 3.5-5.6, a 10-22mm wide-angle, a 50mm 1.8 and the 18-55mm kit lens. This lens didn't "replace" any besides the kit lens which I never used anyway. The others do a great job at what they do best and I will continue to use them regularly. I especially recommend the 18-200mm as the perfect "2nd lens" for those who want to move beyond a kit lens. I love the quality images and the flexibility I have with its huge zoom range. With the 18-200mm you will be able to get shots you would be missing with any other lens. If it could go up a 2.8 aperture it's the only lens I would probably ever need.As another reviewer cautioned, this 17-55mm 2.8 lens not a good investment for a beginner. In my opinion, if you only shoot in Automatic or Program mode and do not thoroughly understand the interrelationship of aperture, shutter speed and ISO and how to work with them, this lens is a waste of money for you at this point. However, if you are comfortable working in manual mode where you can really put this lens through its paces, this lens is worth serious consideration!One final thought. Since you can't correct what you can't see, it is important to have a very high quality monitor on your computer. As I mentioned earlier I have a couple of iMacs with gorgeous displays that really show me what I have in a shot. I also have a sub $300 24" Acer monitor attached to a MacBook Pro laptop. I would never try to use it for serious photo editing. The image quality on the Acer is total crap compared to the iMacs. Even with a nice camera and professional level lens, images always look better after a bit of tweaking in an image editing program. For the price of this lens you could buy a low-end iMac that comes with a nice monitor. It just makes sense to invest in an iMac or high-end PC with great graphics before investing in a lens of this quality.
I had a 3 week old Playstation 2 game (SSX) which stopped playing. I tried one of the other scratch removal systems to no avail.I followed the directions, ran the disc through the skip doctor once clockwise, once counterclockwise, inserted it back into the machine and it worked flawlessly.After the process, the CD definately has a changed appearance, I was concerned about this because I wasn't able to buff it back to its original cosmetic - But then again, who cares what it looks like to me - it is the laser that counts, and it read just fine.Paid for itself on the first use.
The best thing about this GPS are all the options you have. You can get your directions from an American woman, an American man, an Australian woman, an Australian man, a British woman, a British man... the list of languages as well as accents has been fun. The women tend to sound less electronic to me (except for "Jill," who says the word "ramp" rather oddly). It is also very hand to be able to enter your destination via either the name of the store or the address... or you can also search by categories (food - BBQ), which will give you a list in the order of proximity. You can also save your favorite destinations, including the address of people you know. It's fun to hear friends' names being spoken. The size is handy, and it's nice having a carrying case. I usually slip it into the case and into my purse when I leave the car (one of my friends had her car broken into and her GPS stolen).Of course it does take a few minutes (after you flip up the satellite receiver) for the GPS to figure out where you are, and it does not provide you with as many options as perhaps the phone book (or even just driving around). But it does give you a good start if you have never been to the area and have no idea! The only real disappointment is that (living in California) we cannot mount the GPS directly on the windshield, and the mount does not stick to anything else on our car... so we'll have to find another way to mount it. So for now, I have to just hold it on my lap :-(
We have lousy FM reception where we live and this antenna solved this problem in spades-eh!! Recommend this well built antenna A+++++We are now the proud owners of THREE of these - and are enjoying the improved reception all over the house.Works very well on the HD FM stations of my new Cambridge Soundworks 820 HD redio-eh!!UPDATE 8/30/2012We have moved to a metro area and these three antennas still work amazingly well!!
good speakers. just need to use a high pass filter from your radio if your radio has a built in high pass crossover and you will get good mids and highs and less bass on speaker cones so not to damage the speakers because they are not desighn to put out bass. you need to supplement your system with a sub woofer which they are design for.
Once you get past the hype, you will realize this device is a ..clock. When you press the button on the e-marker, it only records the time, not the radio station. When you download the information to your computer and connect to the website it looks for the song that was played on the station how many hours/days ago you pressed the button. If you selected the wrong station you will get a different song.If you use the scan button on your radio, this product is not for you
SOUND:I have a very sensitive ear. I compared these earbuds side by side to my $150 Yamaha professional full ear studio headphones and I choose the Phillips earbuds. Seriously. I have other earbuds from KOSS that don't measure up either.DURABILITY:I have ran in the rain with these earbuds until they were completely soaked and sliding out of my ear numerous times (you runners know what I'm talking about) and they still sound just as good as the day I bought them. I have tripped on the cord or got it caught on doorknobs to the point that it stopped me dead in my tracks, and it never broke.CONCLUSION:This is my 2nd pair (the first were stolen). If something happened to these I would immidiately buy another pair. In fact, I will be buying a pair just for backup. These phones are not heavy but the cord bounces when I run, pulling on the earbuds, so I found a nice little clip and I just clip the cord to my shirt and no more bounce. I use these with heavy metal, house, trance, and hip hop. It handles each equally well. Buy these right now.
I received this as a graduation present to get me through 4 years of college, and so far has been doing a decent job. Before I left for college, I had several problems with it, however.I don't remember the exact order that these things happened, but after owning it for a few months, it all of a sudden stopped recognizing the touchpad! I hadn't done anything differently from what I usually do, either. I hadn't even been moving the thing around much (this was my primary computer and I kept it at home most of the time). After contacting tech support (which is free for the first year) and unsuccessfully trying to re-format my hard drive with the included Restore Discs, I finally had to ship it off to Compaq to get it repaired (also free for the first year). Two weeks later, I received it and everything worked fine again.Other problems have been intermittent, such as the computer occasionally deciding to turn itself off all by itself, or failing to start up properly.Compaq/Hewlett Packard tech support is utterly useless. Whenever I called I got some person that barely spoke English and their instructions were always unclear. Also, no matter what the problem was, their advice was ALWAYS to format the hard drive and then call back. Gee, thanks guys. This doesn't help when you can't start up. I was only given the run-around (transferred to the wrong people over and over again) one time, so I'm assuming this was just a fluke and doesn't usually happen.I have been at college for about 5 months now, and have had no major problems except a faulty Ethernet port that could only be fixed by buying a ... PC card that plugs into the side. I have heard from a few sources that this is a common problem with Compaq Laptops.Overall, not very good for processor intensive games (Like Unreal Tournament or Warcraft 3), but great for sound editing, picture tweaking, internet applications, and just fiddling around with.My roomate got a Hewlett Packard laptop with just about the same specs, and for about the same price, if not a little less. If I had a choice, I would probably go with the HP, now.Hope this review helps!
This was a great way to reduce the clutter on my desk by having one unit for a card reader and iPod dock. Now I no longer have to search the house for cables - I can just leave it plugged on and be conveniently accessible.This product does what it says it does, connect your iPod to your PC and read memory cards for your PC. It also does audio/video out, though I'm not sure why you would need that for something so close to your PC.I've had no problems with it although, I'm only giving 4 stars because it uses a slower standard (USB 1.1) and requires two usb cable inputs instead of one single USB input.
I purchased this power conditioner for my home theater, which consists of a Samsung LCD television, a top-of-the-line Onkyo Receiver, a PS3, an XBox, a Wii, and an Apple TV. I've been using the conditioner for about 9 months and have had no problems whatsoever with it. It does an excellent job keeping the power input at the proper level and also seems to result in a slightly clearer sound (most noticeable when listening to music) than I'd had with the standard Monster power strip I used previously. It's also fairly nice to look at. I have no complaints with it, but should note that it takes up a lot of space (it's about the size of an old 5-disc rotating CD-player) and is fairly heavy--quite a change for someone used to traditional power strips.
Wish I had read the other reviews first. I really wanted AM/FM ,ipod and CD on one unit. And this unit includes them all and it really looks good. But it does have the buzz coming from the speakers as others mentioned and it seems that the CD player on mine does not even work. The sound quality from my 10 year old Sony boom-box sounds better (using the "Aux" input going to the ipod). Too bad. Returning it in the morning.
It's cheap and it works!Don't fall for the snake oil that Monster and the even more upscale brands are selling.As the classic Wendy's commercial said, "parts is parts!"Here's a great article that debunks the myths about overpriced cables, in this case specifically power cords:http://theaudiocritic.com/plog/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId;=12&blogId;=1In the end, you can buy HDMI cables that work fine here on amazon for just a few dollars when stores like Best Buy will try to get you to spend fifty or a hundred bucks. And of course they don't stock anything cheaper!
The product works. It arrived earlier than the estimated date. since the price is low, I have nothing to complain.
Got this in 1 day shipping I installed the new battery (included) but did show any signs of being ON, installed several times and nothing, the screen looked like a cheap calculator screen, and it's made with cheap plastic,remind me of a prize toy in a cereal box..back in the day...
I dont know what else to say hear.. You want to hear about its looks? Its a cord..Black..and its all cordy, but in a good way.. How about the performance? It charges like a mofo!!! Man it gets that juice in my controller all fast and $h*t.. People its a charger.. If you need any more info other than that I am not the review for you.. It works, works well, and it doesnt suck!
I purchased two of these (you need to buy two of the same) about one month ago and have been very satisfied. They were much less expensive than some of the other similar products out there, such as Linksys. We have two Macs hooked up to a cable/router system in one room, and my son's PC in another room which couldn't seem to receive a good wireless connection (which we tried with two different wireless adapters). I just plugged each one of the Trendnet devices into an outlet near the computers, wired them to the router with the included cables and, if I recall correctly, it was very simple to configure. We have never had a problem with the connection to the PC, although it sometimes seems a "tad" slower than our directly connected Macs...HOWEVER, after I ordered, I discovered that they are discontinuing this particular product and replacing it with a more advanced model which can supposedly better handle heavy use of video and other media downloads.
There are a lot of things to like about this camera.The image stabilizer works. It won't freeze subject motion, but it does a very good job of freezing camera motion. One of my first low-light hand-held shots has a blurry subject (he moved while talking) with a rock-solid background and foreground. This feature makes everyone a better photographer.The lens is near professional quality. It's bright at f 2.8 (wide) and f 3.5 (telephoto) so you can shoot available light as well as long zoom. The brightness also means you can lock the camera on ISO 80 or 100 to keep highest image quality. The image stabilizer means that you can use the really long zoom without camera shake ruining the shot.The sensor has enough pixels to do the job. Last night I shot full moon shots at max zoom (using a tripod). The moon was well up in the sky (making it smaller) and looked no bigger than a pencil eraser on the display. Inside on the monitor, the shots are great. There are enough pixels that when I crop to get the subject, I still have a very nice shot. Fall foiliage shots have so much detail you could almost teach a biology class on leaves from your snapshots when you blow them all the way up. I mught be able to use more pixels, but I don't *need* more pixels.The Auto and Program modes are great for beginners. Pick it up, turn it on, frame and fire. Most of the time this will suffice and the quality of the shot will be determined by the eye of the photographer. Some times you need to take control, and the camera has the modes and controls for that too. Indoor, low light, no-flash, long zoom is the one that hits me; in default mode the autofocus hunts if you don't help it. Now I know what to do, but a novice will fight it.The camera has a host of handy features like self timer and continuous fire and red-eye reduction and... A novice can ignore them but with experience you can exploit them.Like every digital ever made, the display washes out in sun. The viewfinder can seem cramped if you are used to an SLR. The rotatable display lets you hold the camera away from your face and get good shots (overhead and from waist level are the most useful). Shooting from the waist or with the camera in your lap can get you some great candid shots.Love the movie mode. You'll want a 1G or bigger SD card.It doesn't fit in a pocket, but it is reasonably easy to hold in your right hand. It is way smaller than an SLR, so you can lurk with it concealed mostly in your hand. I haven't found a case I really like for it yet. The strap is a tad short on me.Professionals will find that the ISO 800 setting works but is too noisy in the low light conditions that demand it. It is useable, but you get snapshot quality.
Greatfor processing Raw images. The included manual is not very good
I just got this yesterday, but i really like it so far. I immediatly upgraded to version 2, so I dont know any of the problems with the earlier versions, and I like it as of now. I really like the fact that I can fit 15 albums onto a single cd. This is going to be a big help when I travel. One thing I noticed was that the battery level didn't work. I don't know whether it is a mechanical problem or a problem with the firmware. I did notice that someone else had this problem with their unit. Other than that, I am happy with this product.
Estoy muy contento con la c&aacute;mara, el &uacute;nico defecto que le he encontrado es que el volumen al grabar video MPEG4 es exageradamente bajo.... parecen pel&iacute;culas mudas y ruidosas. Por lo dem&aacute;s es muy buena.
Out of all the sellers I have used at Amazon, Greentech was horrible. Ordered a harddrive for my computer, they sent the wrong one, called Amazon, and contacted the seller. I asked him to send another with a shipping label, ast first he would not, after a week of him emailing me, which I couldn't see since I had no hd in my comp, I filed a claim against this seller. Seller proceeded in finding my work number, which Amazon said they did not have, since I never supply my work number. Seller called my work, started telling my to stop investigation claim, wouldn't stop. I wotk in critical care...i've no idea how he found out the shift I worked. I had to hang up on him since he wouldn't stop. Needless to say, you dont harass a perrson at work. So, second hd was sent to me finally, and that one also was the wrong. Sent it back and will never ever use this seller again. Amazon was wonderful through this whole ordeal. They kept contacting the seller on my behalf, sending me emails of what was going on. I marked 1 star because I finally was reimbursed for the wrong hd's. Greentech- thumbs down.
This is a Must-Have.Double the battery life, great Portrait buttons...Make sure you buy the Canon Brand Grip -- Don't buy the Opteka. That one will freeze your camera and the buttons are loose and cheap.This is a Great Product!
The features are absolutely astounding, and were everything I wanted. I wanted networking features, so I could use it on multiple computers in our house. I wanted a large capacity of paper, multiple trays, and duplexing. I wanted a document feeder. I wanted fax, scanning, and copying built-in. I wanted something relatively fast. I've always liked HP, so this seemed like a sure thing.The most annoying problem is the continual IDS (Ink Delivery System) failures. With only about 2000 pages printed, I've had to replace all four print heads twice (at about $35 per print head!). These print heads are supposed to last 30,000 pages. Apparently, you have to print fairly regularly, otherwise the ink will dry inside the heads and clog them.The second annoyance is how much ink it uses. At $30+ per cartridge, I would expect to get more than 100-300 pages. No such luck. That gets really expensive.I use envelopes in the top tray and paper in the bottom tray, which appears to be the way it was intended. But some of the internal reports print from the top tray, with no apparent way to change it. If I forget, it prints partial reports on envelopes. And it's not smart enough (why?!?!?) to only print on the envelopes. It prints across the entire page, leaving ink on the roller. This ink then smears onto other pages that are printed later. Argh!The software included doesn't work consistently. Sometimes it locks up. The scan features almost never work.Sometimes the printer loses power and won't turn back on. I have to unplug it and plug it back in to get it to work again.The pickup rollers don't work all that well. It will pick up two pages about 2-5% of the time.Overall, this has been a very expensive (both in initial cost and operating cost), unreliable piece of garbage.
They were fun for a few days. I got tired of them and handed them down to a younger sibling, he really like 'em
While not being familiar with the rest of the market, I am impressed by this product. It is like the metal book holders which I have used before, the ones that keep the pages open. But it works with documents. For a researcher, this is a helpful tool in order to type commentary at the computer while retaining the documents vertically. Set up is simple. The only problem is that the string keeping the documents in place sometimes is liable to come loose. Other than that, I really like it.
I got this laptop case because I wanted a pink case for my 17" laptop, which I frequently took to work. I traveled with it a couple of times as well. I bought the case in September, and by December, it was completely destroyed. It ripped at multiple seams. I didn't subject it to any particularly harsh conditions at all, and it didn't even last three months. Unfortunately, I can't tell if Generic is an actual company name or a designation for an item with no known manufacturer. After my experience with this bag, I would never buy anything else from them.
This printer exceeded all my expectations. Definite plug and play - super easy with MAC OS 10 as well as system 9. Print photos, text, layouts, everything. I use iphoto, photoshop, quark xpress, powerpoint, etc. Colors are very true - both to PMS and in photos. Easy to calibrate. Love the individual ink tanks - have gotten surprisingly good prices for supplies from Canon and BJ's. Have at the office, now buying for my home.
Be sure you are shipped the latest version of this router. The full Linksys model number is "BEFSR41 ver X" where X is currently 1,2,3, or 4. The version is not listed on the box; only below the Linksys logo on a label attached to the bottom of the router case. Why is the router version important? One of the reasons I purchased this router was as a hardware firewall. For maximum protection, it's a very good idea to keep the router firmware updated. Unfortunately, the latest Linksys patches and security upgrades can not be applied to older versions of the BEFSR41. In my case I placed an order with Amazon.com on 9/25/05 and received ver 2 of this router, a version Linksys stop making late 2003 - early 2004. Version 4 of this router has been available since early this year. I'd given this router a higher rating if Amazon.com had sent me the current model!
Purchased at Nordstroms a long time ago but still had to write a review because I use it every day and love it. I use it in the bathroom as a radio for the tub/shower. I keep it out of the direct line of water and it has lasted for years. The sound incredible (stereo sound comes from this little box!)and is still as good as ever. The pearlized white color has lasted, also. The battery still lasts me hours even though I have used it daily for years. If this ever breaks, the first thing I will do is try to buy the exact same thing. Have got my money's worth out of it many times over.
I bought this after reading the one and only review on this product. Like the reviewer, I also was looking for two aspects.1. the ability to perform in low light. 2. close up capability.One the first requirement it failed miserably. Really it is joke.I have seen better image out of cameras that have been operated in the dark with only the light from the monitor. I could shine a75 watt bulb a foot from my face and still the camera could not pick it up properly.As far as the close up requirement, I would say that it can perform at about 3 inches away from the object. With lots of light. Really lots and lots. Not very happy with the purchase.Oh, another thing, the set up was not very smooth. Ater doing everything the way they have written up, I could not get the camera to work. I actally was thinking of returning it. Then Viola!! then next day, I noticed a green light shining on the camera and was able to get a picture.
Quality picture has been thoroughly reviewed. Here is a quick (obvious but reassuring) note on PC connections because the manual may inadvertently suggest some PC connections are not available (they call them DVD player connections). PC to TV via DVI to HDMI cable is fine. Bring it out of video card to HDMI input. Sound is brought out of sound card and needs cable that takes micro jack to RCA type jacks and connect to sound input near HDMI input. Alternatively, take this output to your stereo system. Thus, use your PC for a large desktop, game, or viewing DVD recordings/movies. Karaoke fans can attach units like LeadSinger to audio/video input jacks (RCA type) and then take the output from that area to your stereo system for sound from both stereo and the TV. Very nice.
THIS IS A GOOD SPEAKER FOR THE MONEY AND FAST SHIPPING. MTX IS A GOO BRAND SURE BETTER THAN PYLE I WAS GOING TO GET A 15 INCH PYLE DJ SPEAKER FOR THE SAME PRICE BUT I WENT WITH THIS CAUSE ITS MTX I ALWAYS LIKED MTX.
Removes the HISS out of traditional Big-Box retailer quality speaker systems. I have a combination speaker system some of my speakers are from a panosonic all in one and the sub is a Sony. Used in combination with a Pioneer receiver. Sound is CRISP without feedback or hiss. You'd be surprised what some inexpensive speaker wire upgrade can do to the sound of an average speaker set.
This is what I needed to connect a DVD player and the Wii to my flat screen mounted on the wall. It does require its own power but I feel it works better then the manual type selectors. Looks better too. Fast shipping!
Not good, not great, not to bad. Don't use it if is a cloudy day cause your pictures will not come out.
Like others reviews, I got a new unit that had no signal strength even though I have a roof mounted, $100 antenna that works great for analog and other HD receivers.I'm going on 3 weeks now waiting for repair/replace. Not Good.Clearly this model has issues.
Just by purchasing this memory module, I can see a small but significant improvement with almost all memory-intensive programs on my Dell laptop. Even those programs that do not require Windows OS to load a lot of memory, they open faster and perform quicker. Crucial memory is one of the best! You can't go wrong...
I got a pair of these headphones when i bought a Sony walkman CD player and i really liked them! They are great for running, working out, or whatever your doing when you want your headphones to stay in your ears. So after getting rid of my CD player i had to get a pair of these headphones for my MP3 player! They are awesome...you can hang upside and not have to worry about them falling out! Perfect and comfortable!!
i would not recommend this thing to anyone,it stops responding very often..it seriously gets on my nerves how often it stops.....unfortunately i threw out the packaging so i cant return it..
This is my second purchase of this camera. My first one we have always called "the Tank" It lasted through 6 years of major use and being dropped hundreds of times and I'm not exagerating. I have 8 kids.I needed another one for work and one that would take alot of abuse and I knew this is the one for that.
The camera does pickup some motor noise in quiet environments.I think that the mic gain increases with low noise resulting in this. I opened the mic housing and placed some dense padding material behind the condenser mic to block out motor noise. This worked great! I now have the perfect Camcorder! The picture quality is far superior to the sony tr series and this unit is much more ergonomic. I love this camera. If you don't want to open the camera up, you can always buy the hotshoe mic. If your not a audiophile then the motor noise really wont bother you. Some posts are a little exagerated about the noise issue. The stills are ok although no digital camera yet really takes good stills. Low light recording is good although any professional camera man will tell you that you need at least 100 lux for best results in any situation no matter what camera you have.
We had many problems trying get this unit to work with our desktop computer only to find out from the Canon tech support people many days later that it is not compatible with Windows 98. It corrupted our computer operating system so that it would not boot up or shut down properly and would lock up frequently. It also erased our desktop picture and some nice screen saver pictures. We never got it to work so returned it to Amazon.Walt
A great little player. The "operating system" is very versatile, yet easy to use. Very pleased with the player but wish accesories (covers/cases) for this model were easier to find.
have not used the product yet, room where it will be used is still under construction.
Very happy to receive this item sooner than promised. No problems at all with this card. It is very quick with my Panasonic Lumix and I look forward to taking as many pictures as I want without having to swap out smaller memory cards.Also, love your frustration free packaging. Less trash to spread on the earth. Keep up the good work Amazon.
This is a very nice and stylish CD wallet. It's roomy enough to load every slot and still be able to zip it closed easily. Not convenient to select or store CDs in it while vehicle is moving though!
This is my first digital camera, and I never had any idea the quality would be so good. The zoom is incrediable and the clarity is awesome. The macro amazed me how easy it is to get a closeup with detail. It is the best thing I have bought in a long time.DJ
I've owned this camera for about 2 years now. I have dropped it, kicked it on the pavement and still, I get great shots. The photos are great and there is lots of flexibility of storage. You can delete photos before you finalize the disk if you like or keep all of them and only upload those you want to manipulate with editing software. Very user friendly, I like the feel of the camera, has a nice grip to it. Opportunties to improve: the lcd screen does not have protection so it is kind of scratched up; also, hard to frame your shot without a view finder in very bright light or with low light at night. Finally, need to account for shutter lag time to get the photo you want. It takes several seconds for start up so you need to account for this as well. Regardless, the pros outweigh the cons, I love the cd fomat for saving the photos -- no need to transfer from memory stick to computer or printer, just pop into your computer and you are there.
OMG! These are like the best SATA cables ever! Like TOTALLY forever! They got a SATA connector on each end and they are black which is a color that like totally goes with everything LOL! My transfer rates are totally bursting now!!! Like six feet of bursting which means I can keep my external drive in a place that looks way cuter than sitting right on top of my desktop. Which even my BFF Gloria, who has like no taste in decorating, agrees is way better ;)
I bought these headphones because I read good things about them. As soon as I had used them in my hands but it was difficult to be comfortable with them. Included some sleeves that fit very well into the ear canal but little use to hurt. On the other hand though it fits nicely into your ear canal does not completely isolate external noise. For all this I had to return them and buy me SCL2 Shure Sound Isolating Earphones - Clear that were cheaper and better audio and do not hurt.
When I attached a single DVI input or output, the unit would make a rapid clicking sound as if there was as switch inside toggling rapidly. It would not switch video at all and would always make the rapid clicking sound. I confirmed the video resolution was well within the specifications of the switch.
...what it has that the xr55 does not: HDMI, dual-amping of front mains now available during 5.1 playback, one extra set of component inputs, and all-channel stereo (called "party mode" on other receivers).Otherwise the internal components are identical, so expect similar performance---in other words, outstanding SQ when matched with the right speakers, blows away all other receivers under five hundred bucks and most under a thousand.See my lengthy review of the xr55 for more details.Boutique audio shops do not want you to know about this product, because it'd put them out of business...they make much higher margins selling you receivers costing several times this Panasonic's prices, since their profits are usually a fixed percentage of the street price.
Bought this printer 1 year ago. After the first month the control chip died and returned it for a new printer. After 1 year the printer died again, again it was the control chip but unfortunately the printer was out of warranty. The chip cost $150, the printer cost me $200. I just bought a new black toner. I would rate this a 4 had it not been for the quality issues.
I have purchased four of these now. The first one ended up living in my girlfriend's pocketbook, the second one in my daughter's and the third one is at my workplace backing up a few files. So now I have my own again. For how long, only the digital gods know.I love this Traveldrive and Amazon's low price.
were you angry when you first heard the tinny sound coming from your iPod headphones? i was... they are no better than the $12 Sony models available at any Walgreens/CVS/Osco/etc... the only difference is that Apple charges $40 to replace them - i guess that price differential is what you pay for the privelage of color-matching your headphones to your iPod (if you have a white one)... the bottom line is that they sound like garbage. THAT'S WHY YOU MUST OWN SHURE'S E4C HEADPHONES!!! they totally unlock the potential of your iPod... isn't the whole point of enjoying your music in the hearing of the music? sure, the iPod is an ingenius little device, but looking cool doesn't have anything to do with the quality of the sound... get wise to apple's scam and ditch your factory headphones... spend a little more and buy these; you won't be disappointed. i'm not a pro in any facet of the music industry; just an avid music listener, and these things ratcheted up my iPod listening experience by a factor of 90 on a scale of 100. i don't know what all these complaints about bass are; the E4C has tremendous bass. the sound from treble to bass is rich and crisp and amazing. any exterior noise is almost entirely blocked out (and i live in downtown chicago, so that's saying something). they are expensive, but shop around. i got them for $173.88...
This player did not transfer songs or albums correctly from the start. it took out songs on it's own and wouldn't let me put them back on. The player compleatly died after trying to transfer some songs to the player. It will not power on now what ever I do. The quick power off was very annoying. Poor quality product.
The Deluxe Visor from handspring is an excellent product and because it runs on the existing palm OS there are already thousands of existing applications for the relatively new product. The visor was easy set up, took me about five minutes after putting in the batteries to find my way around. It took about another five minutes to install and let up the USB connection ten minutes after I took the visor out of the box I had it up and running.The visor is also expandable with springboard modules that can let you transform your handheld into low quality digital camera or an MP3 player. You can also play video games from this slot on put in a modem and connect to the net. The 8 megs of RAM allow for more than enough memory to list thousands of addresses, memo's, emails, appointments and still leave you with room to add the necessary software to personalize your palm to suit your needs.The Visor also comes with one stylist (so buy some extras if you tend to loose things) and a simple leather carrying case. I am very satisfied with mine and would recommend it for anyone who is looking to get rid of their paper organizer and replace it with an electronic one.
The HotSwitch is pretty fussy. Certain key commands are not mapped (the command zapping PRAM for instance). I returned it for a hardware physical kvm switch. I'm very happy I did.
1. The Earthmate does a very poor job of maintaining the track at speeds above 35 MPH or with even slight interferrence from buildings, bridges, etc. Before the Earthmate I had a small Magellan GPS that cost less and did a much better tracking job. Unfortunately it was stollen out of my car (along with the car).2. I bought the Earthmate for use with my Palm but when I upgraded to an M500, there was no adapter cable. DeLorme has still not provided one.
For the price, this little gadget is wonderful! I got the smart card reader and the drivers, installed them, finished getting my work's software on and I was set. It was simple and cheap, definitely worth it.
I have been a fan of JVC boomboxes for many years,and have had good luck with them.So when I wanted to get a boombox with MP3 playback,I searched for a JVC.After using this boombox,I must say that I am somewhat disapointed.The sound quality is sub par for a JVC,and the radio reception isn't very good(I needed to switch the FM mode to mono to get acceptable reception).All in All,I wouldn't recommend this product.
The music system works as described and the sound quality is great. I listen to my iTunes and music.aol.com xm radio stations all the time. Occasionally there is some signal loss but I feel that depends on my PC load and cable connection. Even so it is rare.I don't use the supplied remote control unit as I find it more convenient to view the PC screen. Instead, I think I might get one of those media remote control units for my pc.At a recent party, I was surprised to find a number of people take over my pc and look for their favorite music and video clip (note: the unit does not beam video - not designed for that). It just goes to show how easy it is to use and, by the way, the coverage is great.
Point, action and shot! Easy to download and save. However, it does not allow easy editing - that you got to get a sophisticated editor's program. For a low cost camera, the images are pretty clear and the sound quality is o.k.
Just one thing to add to MrLoofer's review (hope you're reading): You *can* go back to the last channel listend to, just press and hold down the Select button (the one with the Sirius logo on it). I discovered this by accident one day.
After extensive (over a year) research, I decided on the Olevia 532h. I've owned it for about two weeks, and I'm incredibly impressed with the picture quality of this LCD. I hooked up my progressive scan DVD player using component cables, and the picture is amazing. I also bought a DB2 HD antenna and get about 15 free channels over the air. With Olevia's built-in HD tuner, I pick up about six to seven channels in high def: NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, WJZY, MYTV12, and a few PBS stations. The picture is outstanding. I also use the monitor for my laptop using the VGA input. Again, awesome picture.If you are looking for a less expensive, high quality LCD television, definitely check out the 532H.
Even without the tactile &quot;Immersion Desktop&quot; technology this is an excellent, reasonably priced mouse. Since it is optical it has no moving parts and I have high hopes of it lasting longer than my mechnical mice have in the past in my somewhat dusty, mouse-killing work environment.The &quot;Immersion Desktop&quot; stuff is very cool and works great. The tool comes with a number of pre-configured tactile &quot;themes&quot; that you can use or edit as you see fit. Each &quot;theme&quot; (examples: metallic, rubbery, spongy, crisp) carries definitions for how the mouse should feel when dragging windows, resizing windows, rolling over a hyperlink, rolling over a checkbox, etc. I have chosen &quot;metallic&quot; as my favorite.Some of the sensations are really neat. There is one that feels like squeegeeing a window - quick remarkable that the mouse can do that.I'm giving the product 4 stars instead of 5 for several reasons. First, the optical mouse didn't like my mousepad, so I am using a pad of paper instead for the moment. Second, the software controlling cursor movement seems to get &quot;confused&quot; momentarily sometimes and the cursor will flutter for a moment - moving the mouse always fixes this. Finally, setup and install was a major pain for me under Windows 2000. By all indications it should have been a simple install and go, but I ended up spending an hour plugging and unplugging the mouse under the desk, installing, reinstalling, rebooting, etc. I finally went to their website and had to download a new driver which worked flawlessly.
I bought this camera and 1-week later headed for the Galapagos Islands. The camera was simple to use and wonderful photos resulted. We carried two lenses and 3 Gigs of memory for a 10-day trip. The battery held the charge--I had bought spare batteries and only needed to replace them once. I was impressed! I am hoping that photograpghy will be a new love in our life, and the camera will let us begin that journey.
Great Product. Quick Service. No problems of any kind. cg
Mine came as described: maroon buds and a nice case. I'm still looking for clip-ons with adjustable hooks. These looked like the wires would bend, but they don't. They stay put if I do, so they'll work at work, but I can't imagine them staying in if I go for a walk.
This camera is awesome. It comes w/ a headset too that you can use when not using the webcam itself. The built in microphone is perfect allowing you to sit back and relax w/o being too close to the camera. The image is clear though it takes awhile to get the focus if you are moving too much (like when you are showing something using your webcam) but in real usage (just video phone) it is perfect. I love it and almost got another one for my family.
I wanted to buy GPS unit with low cost. This definitely falls into that category. Picked one up at Costco which as on sale this month. The unit works great, picks up satellite in most cases and calculates route fairly quickly. However, it did loose signals going to LA from SF while on Hwy 156 mountains and also on Hwy 5 which is flat. Great audio and screen resolution.Does anyone know any descent custom POI's (point of interest) for this unit? Garmin shows [..], but I did not find any interesting.Cons:+ Screen size is small.+ Don't like GPS holder that comes w/ it.+ Use of microSD instead of SD card for maps. End up costing more.+ No GPS case included. I was not happy about this.+ No hardcopy of manual.Still, overall, I like this unit as it is low cost unit. I am still learning how to use GPS, so maybe I'll like it more once I get used to it.
I would have given it 5 stars if the on/off switch is reachable. They should have the on/off switch on the satellite speakers and not behind the subwoofer.
Ordered 3' CAT-5 Ethernet cables to clean up my home technology area. I hate tangled cables and when all devices are close to each other this becomes problematic. I replaced all the 7' cables with 3' cables and couldn't be happier, without using velcro. Awesome!
I bought this for my 9 year old son to take movies and edit on the PC. It worked for about 2 days before there was no image from the lens to either the LCD or the viewfinder. I could see other information on the LCD, such as the date, time, menu, but no image from the screen. I called Samsung and that is where it is now for repairs. A check of the web indicated that this problem is well documented. I did try to install the software that came with the camera, but that did not go to well either. I will retry when I get a working camera again.
I think maybe people that are unhappy with a product purchase are more likely to take the time to write a review, than are people that are satisfied.Anyway, I'm pretty happy with this RCA Scenium hard drive recorder/DVD player.The good: Great picture from both the DVD and hard drive, I like the Guide+ (much more accurate than the TV listing in our local Gannet newspaper)and the simplicity of one click recording w/o messing with tape and VCR programming.The bad: Not much. The hard drive could be bigger, I look forward to the next generation product that includes a DVD recorder in which to dump off hard drive material. And the channels do change a bit too slowly.Anyway, there was no way I was going to give the TIVO people one or two hundred dollars AND a monthly annuity of $13.00 (just for a program guide). This RCA unit was just what I was looking for.
I bought this for my parents and parents-in-law, to send them pix of their granddaughter. When I went to sync photos onto it with my Mac Powerbook G4, however, over half of the photos inexplicably failed to copy. I spent over two hours trying different solutions: renaming files, switching to tiffs, compressing photos to various sizes, I even tried a different SD card--no effect. Finally, I found that copying each file individually, and trying over and over even when it failed, would eventually work. But considering it took three or four attempts PER FILE, this was profoundly tedious--and even though the pix worked, on the Coby display itself, half of the images were marked as INVALID. I don't know if this is a problem with all digital photo frames but I tried this on two Cobys (I bought one for each set of grandparents) and I had the exact same problem. I also tried to sync with my wife's (new) Macbook Pro and had no better luck.
I purchased this DV Camcorder 13 months ago. Naturally 3 weeks after the warranty expired it shorted out. I will not eject the tape, not record, not play, nothing. I contacted Panasonic who told me, "Your camera needs to be repaired. $249.00 to start the process." Let me be the first to say I'm staying away from Panasonic forever. Terrible camera. Please save your money.PS: Shame on you Panasonic.
I love this APC surge protector. Not only does it have 2 outlets that stay on, its power cord comes out of the SIDE at a right angle, pointing AWAY from the power switch end. So it is ideal to use at the end of a desk where the power switch EASY to get to. Every other power strip on the market is built backwards in my opinion - the switch is at the wrong end. This power strip is nice and wide, so it doesn't tip over, and it accomodates 4 wall warts nicely. Great product!
Reference Price:2005/11 2602006/05 2502006/06 2302006/07 200I have had a Sony T5 for almost one year. Following are my opinions.Pros:1. Small Size, Light Weight: T5 is a very handy camera. You can put it in your pocket easily without any feeling.2. Long Battery Life: The battery can last for more than 100 shots under auto mode.3. Decent 4X6 Printed Picture Quality.4. Good Residual Value: T5 is still hot in auction.5. Easy to Upload the Pictures to PC: There is a USB cable in the box.6. 32MB Installed Memory: You can have 30 more pictures under 3 MB picture quality. It is quite enough for a one or two day trip.7. Eye-catching gift.8. Easy to UseCons:1. Picture quality is just ok.2. No stabilizer; need some practice to take clear pictures. (T9 & T30 have stabilizer.)
Get ready for a fundamentally new type of notebook computer. The introduction of the Tablet PC will change and enhance the way you use your computer. While the official launch of Windows XP Tablet Edition isn't until November 7th, I located a vendor selling the new Acer convertible Tablet PC a couple of weeks ago.I reviewed the TMC102Ti. The TMC102T simply has a few less options (Ti has built-in wireless), which I have highlighted in the specs below. The Acer TMC102Ti Tablet has impressed me beyond my wildest dreams. I must admit that I had never owned an Acer notebook prior to this purchase. And while I've heard mixed reviews of their reliability and support, I feel confident this new Tablet PC is going to hold up well. I purchased this new Acer Tablet just over two weeks ago and could not imagine going back to a normal notebook. But don't take my word for it. Read the full review and take the plunge yourself. You will not be disappointed.FeaturesThe Acer TMC102T Tablet notebook is fully-loaded:800MHz Pentium III processor20GB hard drive (Ti has 30GB)128MB RAM (Ti has 256MB)Windows XP Tablet Edition (which is just a superset of XP Professional)8MB Video RAMTwo USB 1.1 portsFirewire portRJ-45 and RJ-11 portsVGA portAudio in/out portsTwo types of writing instruments (one fits into the computer, the other is a bit larger)10.4&quot; screen with 1024 X 768 resolutionSmall carrying case (with second pen holder)AC ChargerTravel Adapters for your chargerExternal USB 24X CD-Rom driveIn addition, Acer has added several utility buttons along the top of the keyboard to allow me to program my favorite applications (including dedicated keys for email and the internet).See my complete review at techadvicenow.com for pictures, etc.
I can't help but give the product 5 stars. It is a lifesaver for those who get chronically lost. Some of the features I really like: 1) easy to read color screen, 2) audio prompts while driving, 3) automatic recalculation feature when one makes a wrong turn, 4) detour feature - I used this when an interstate entrance was closed off--quite helpful. My wish list for improvements: 1) larger capacity plug-in memory cards, 2) more up-to-date maps, as sometimes the Garmin gives directions for streets that are no longer there (this doesn't happen too often, though) 3) a macintosh version of the software, 4) better instruction manualI do definitely suggest that you use the Garmin around familiar areas first to get the feel of how the system works before taking it out to the unfamiliar places.Overall, well worth the price and peace of mind.review update:the unit unexpectedly stopped working after I owned it for about 17 months. The unit would turn on for about 2 seconds then shut off. Since the warranty was over, I opted to go with a newer model and have a review on that. The Garmin 2620.Eventually, I was able to do a master reset on the Garmin Street Pilot III. But the resest wiped out all the saved Waypoints. It looks like shutting off the power in the middle of a route calculation was the initial cause of it not working.
The price was great............almost too great. Item came new in manufacturer's box not a refill. so far I've had no problems with the quality of my prints. I will order product again when needed.
I have MSN DSL, so this was just an add on to make my DSL service wireless. We have two laptops at home, a Sony VIAO and an HP. The Sony has an Orinoco network adaptor card. I set up the HP with the included MS network adaptor card in minutes, then set up the Sony in even less time. I had our whole new wireless network running in probably 20 minutes, and working great on both laptops all over the house. I'm not really a novice but I'm no network expert either, and this was my first go at setting up a home network. Glad I bought it.
I use it with a WiFi antenna in my camper and it keeps the signal from degrading. Works as described!
I replaced a 13 month old Toshiba SD-V593 DVD/VCR combo unit with this Pioneer DVD. Toshiba player broke after the time mentioned and is already in the junk yard. See my review on that thing, please, before buying one.But on to the Pioneer: This Pioneer unit, after set up, which was easy enough, gave me a surprise, an unfortunate one! Mated through the HDMI cable to my Sony KD 34XS955 HDTV (34" screen, 16:9 ratio), any DVD played was severly cropped. Wide screen DVD's had bars both above and below the picture. Full screen picture was cropped at the sides -- the full screen image from the Toshiba was FULL SCREEN. I know all the stretchings and so forth tricks but couldn't get a full screen picture, so I phoned Pioneer for information from "technical support."Well, a pleasant person, after grasping what I was saying, that I wanted to have a true "full screen" image sans zoomings, stretchings or whatever, excused themselves to "read through the manual for a minute." Ok, fine... but I myself had, by the time I was forced to call Pioneer support, virtually memorized the manual and had manipulated both the DVD player and the TV manifold times, to no satisfactory end.After support person came back on the phone, I was told I would "probably" have to add some cable connecton, like, for example, component cables, then try it again. Hogwash. I bought the DVD player with the HDMI so there wouldn't be screwing around with cables. I sure don't know what the issue is, but if you've a wide screen TV, don't buy this unit.I've no quarrel with clarity of picture, sound or set up -- though it did take many button pushings on the remote to get the settings to change during set up procedure; really reluctant to make commanded changes, for some reason? As concerning image clarity, I cannot really say what it might have looked like IF it had filled my TV's screen, as it should have on full screen mode.Bottom line: This unit of slight use to me, except as a gap-filler before the Sony DVD player I've had to order gets here. How many times do we consumers have to buy electronic gadgets to get one that will work as it should and not self-destruct either right away or after just a year or so?
Ordered this product from Buy.com through Amazon and it arrived within the stated time. I was short on serial ports on the home computer and this solved that problem.
I RETURNED THIS ITEM, BECAUSE IT DID NOT WORK, BUT IT COULD OF BEEN JUST ONE OF THOSE THING THAT HAPPENS ONCE IN A WHILE. I DID NOT GET ANOTHER ONE. BUT MAYBE I SHOULD HAVE, DON'T BLAME THE COMPANY, THINGS DO HAPPEN. Jim in Ohio
Good looking and heavy duty construction. Just as ordered. Have on for my 58" already, this one is for game room 50" and it handles the Plasma's weight well.
Ok so here is the story: i was so exited to get an mp3 players ya well when i got this my excitment went down. it didnt work so i got a new one from comp*usa that had 2 the memory and the same features
This camera bag is small and very portable. I bought it for my camcorder as other camera bags were too large . This bag has room for my camera and a few personal items and is still small enough to tuck away or to use when on vacation. The shoulder strap is great and also has a belt loop for those guys out there. Great product!
I bought this to combine to optical outputs from a sat receiver and tv. The splitter works but the sat receiver continually ouputs light even when off which interfered with the tv output. Had to purchase a switch to get around that issue which wasn't the fault of the splitter. Check your devices before ordering in case they also continually ouput light.
I ordered this speaker wire for this DIY project I came up with, and obviously it had to do with speakers. So I bought this speaker wire for my project. I'm unsure on how it was packaged cause I got it shipped with 3 other purchases. But the speaker wire works great and was at the right price.
The final product is great. However getting the info from the CD to my GPS was not the easiest thing in the world. Instructions are incomplete and the process of hiliting the maps you want is difficult at best.
My daughter loves the IPOD. Her only concern is the battery life seems far less than publicized.
I got this card for my Olympus C-740 Ultra Zoom. The card works fine and I'm very happy with it!
I am a real-estate agent in a small town and send out a thousand or so post cards monthly. This printer prints beautifully and very clearly, even on card stock. I highly recommend this printer to individuals and small businesses.
Monster Cable is the definitive source for high-quality communications cable, this 10' Cat5 cable is all but short of the expectations set by other Monster Cable products. Transfer rates are excellent and it features a molded rubber boot, which helps prevent strain put on the cable conductors when pulled or bent. If you need a 10' ethernet cable, definately go with Monster Cable.
After a year and a half of satisfied ownership, this camera's autofocus system suddenly failed. Nikon now admits the problem and repairs your N55 at no charge to the owner. Better late than never, here's the advisory from Nikon with their repair center shipping information:http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/n55.htmlOtherwise this camera has been a very good value for me. Good luck with yours . . .
So I purchased this headset because I wanted a good headset to watch movies with, listen to music, and play games on. Since I play online games a lot, the mic option was also an important factor for me.The sound quality is absolutetly the greatest thing I've ever heard. Surround sound in a headset was a brilliant idea and is well implemented with this headset.When I bought this headset, I was a little wary because people were unhappy with the static that their mic was putting out. However, I found this to be a very easy fix. When you install your drivers for the headset, in the SRM program that gets installed, goto the Mixer tab and reduce the volume in the record settings down near the bottom until you see nearly no green noise in the volume levels. Then if you need to boost your sound, do it by increasing the gain on ventrillo or teamspeak.All in all, the best $100 I've spent on a headset.
I have the Epson CX5200 and loved it at first. But everyone is right...it starts to clog and then you have serious problems. I can print black and blue but no yellow or magenta, which means you can't print anything in color. I have tried everything...new cartridges, cleaning the print heads, aligning the heads, etc...nothing works. It seems like several other people have had the same issues with this series. Epson needs to correct this issue before putting other printers on the market! I am now looking for a new printer but you can bet it won't be an Epson!
This product was just what i needed for my Palm, i am deployed to Afghanstan and my palm has alot of info that i need on the go. Again thanks for the fast service.Curtis
Well.... the thing about this is... it's a cable, it wants me to leave a long reply.. but other than that, the cable works amazing, no problems with it.
I'm using my XM Radio in my basement with a home theater system, and there is no window with southern exposure. I simply placed this unit upstairs near a window which has southern exposure, and the signal is very strong which allows me to use my XM Radio in my basement. A great product which is very easy to set up.
The Garmin Nuvi 680 is my first true auto unit on top of handhelds used for work. This is my real experience out of the box.A friend and I traveled 300 miles in a rare trip to Atlanta, GA to see "Lord of the Dance", staying with area family. Truth is truth, I am a LOUSY road warrior who DESPISES driving in Atlanta. Computer map printouts are near useless around the perimeter because one must know about and PLAN lane changes, sometimes very quickly. I have NO experience with locating the Marietta theater, which already has me sitting on nails, and we unexpectedly discover some Atlanta friends are also going to the show. This creates dinner plans to a restaurant within a half-mile of the theater, but it may as well be 100 miles because I don't have a clue where IT is, either. Now I'm sitting on knives, knowing we better leave for dinner and the theater at 12-noon if we are going to make the 8:00pm show at all.Instead, we spend daylight at some I-85 shopping centers where I buy the Garmin Nuvi 680 to raise our odds. Here is what happened.Out of the box, Nuvi immediately locked on to the 'birds' INSIDE our host's house ... impressive. In 10-minutes, I had it ready in the car. Nuvi's street address entry is VERY easy and ABBREVIATED, displaying the correct address with minimal entry! Cool! It only took moments for Nuvi to calculate the route and off we go for the hour ride to the restaurant. Before leaving, I touch our host's street on the screen and Nuvi lets me enter and permanently save full details about our starting point for easy call up when it is time to return.After 20-minutes, I threw our paper maps away. Apart from the basic route, Nuvi WARNED ABOUT WHICH LANES to use ('Stay Left' or 'Stay Right') and announced the turns in PLENTY of time. It even announced which side of the road to find the restaurant, which was hidden by a hill until the last moment. Bingo-bango-bongo-bam ... THERE IT IS ... right where Nuvi said, arriving within 1-minute of Nuvi's prediction for the hour ride. Nuvis 'text-to-speech' is very good, backed by top-line screen instructions.Our friends are late and the restaurant is packed. We finish with 10-minutes to make the theater, park and hike it to our seats. Oh, man, I still don't know where we are going and I'm sure we are NOT going to make it. It took 30 seconds to enter the theater address, racing off. My confidence rises as Nuvi guides us through multiple turns straight to the theater parking lot, a new facility only 6 months old. We get to our seats with 1-minute to spare; 6th row ready to enjoy the marvelous spector of Irish dance.My friend falls in love with the violinist. I'm not so selective wanting to take ALL the talented, beautiful girls home. I'm sure the ladies felt the same about the guys. The performance was teriffic, candy for the eyes and ears with arrival guaranteed by Nuvi.Charged by the performance, I tell Nuvi to take us back to our hosts house. Nuvi's first route is to enter I-285 on the right side with an immediate exit to I-75 across 4-lanes of heavy traffic on the left. NOT POSSIBLE! Nuvi quickly knows the turn is missed, reports 'Re-calculating', and guides us to a quick and easy turn-around exit that was MUCH safer. This was a lesson not to BLINDLY follow a first pick by any GPS.It gets better. The term 'Atlanta expressway' is an oxymoron, so I generally take the lesser back roads home for the 5-1/2 hour trip. Nuvi agrees rural roads are better and calculates a route I have never considered before. To my amazement, Nuvi cuts the trip time for the 300 mile trip to 260 miles and 4-hours 50-minutes. 40 minutes FASTER on superior roads which I would have NEVER noted on a paper map. We pulled onto the driveway at the EXACT time Nuvi predicted ... to the MINUTE. The display can be zoomed in/out, while a wide angle route view will AUTOMATICALLY zoom in as a turn is approached, with excellent detail.While Nuvi 680 has standard and optional features for which I have no use (e.g., Bluetooth), a few really appeal to me. Download your favorite MP3's and Amazon Audible audio books for a more enjoyable trip. The fidelity is very good when Nuvi is told to play them through a quiet, fully selectable FM frequency on your car radio, interupted by Nuvi's brief turn instructions. If you have a car stereo aux input, Nuvi can use it with an optional (Radio Shack) cable. Nuvi will run for an unknown-to-me amount of time on a lithium battery. FM broadcast is through Nuvi's 12-volt adapter cable as a transmit antenna, therefore likely required for the FM feature. When cable powered, Nuvi shuts off with ignition after a 30 second warning that offers the option to stay on with battery power. Nuvi also has a security lock feature that I have not used, yet. When away from home, a 4-digit code would be required to activate the GPS. When at home, Nuvi knows it and bypasses the code requirement. If the unit were to be stolen with this feature in use, the ONLY known way it can be unlocked is by sending it to Garmin. If you have registered your Nuvi, Garmin will know it's a stolen unit.You can touch the screen on an IDENTIFIABLE point to make an unplanned route change as a new destination or 'via' stop. Gadget geeks may like the MSN traffic, weather, gas-station, 'points of interest' features but I cannot conceive how that can be made to work well as some reviewers opine. Some things still require judgement and brain power.I don't think it is reasonable to expect any GPS to tell YOU where an unplanned destination can be found and always be accurate. Download Garmin's map updates timely, plan the trip with STREET ADDRESSES in hand and Nuvi WILL confidently guide you right to it. Does it ALWAYS choose right? Not for me. Nuvi wanted to take us down Georgia's I-95 for the last leg home. With on-going (decades) worth of construction amidst very heavy traffic with copious numbers of semis squeezing through narrowed lanes, it is an inordinately DANGEROUS highway which, despite MSN, Nuvi can't judge. Local knowledge prevails. What is marvelous is how quickly Nuvi detects the detour and recalculates the route (a whopping 3-minute difference). When it does detect a 'wrong' turn, it may first try to get you back on the original route. If you purposely miss the second turn, Nuvi gets the idea.With a Nuvi 680 on board, you can put your road maps in the trunk for emergency use and let Nuvi guide you while entertaining with your favorite music or audio books in the bargain. And if you are a true road warrior that cannot stand to be disconnected from the world with one of those goofy things sticking in the ear ... well, you get your wish, too.I suppose states that have banned windshield mounts can make the case that a driver may look too much at the GPS, despite a view into the hood, and not enough at the road. I make the case that it is far more dangerous to mount it away from the windshield, forcing one to fully look away from the road. Nuvi's verbal instructions are usually adequate and good judgment dictates looking only when necessary. Display brightness is plenty adequate day and night and fully adjustable. If you need to make ANY meaningful setting change, the socially responsible way to do it is by pulling off the road, first. If you try to do it while driving you ARE being IRRESPONSIBLE and become a danger to everyone else. It is NOT possible to do this, responsibly, while driving. Yet another of our local citizens lost their life in a head-on collision talking on a cellphone with a laptop computer running in the passenger seat. Give me a break!! The worse news is that the driver of the car he hit is also paying the price for this stupidity with a very lengthy and painful hospital stay. No one has this 'right' on public highways.Well! In the end, I did manage to 'kidnap' a beautiful doll in Atlanta and take her home ... the voice of the lady whom is now known as 'Miss Nuvi'. I shall hold her for a ransom none can pay, such is the beauty of her intellect. Indeed, the charm of Miss Nuvi's excellent features are such that I don't think it's practical to consider buying a car with a built-in unit. Why do that, when the Garmin Nuvi can be transplanted to any car any time.
I read the manufacturer's description of this product and thought it might be too good to be true. I purchased it on the advice of a business associate. After a short learning curve, it really enhances moving around in a 3D space. Wonderfull! Highly recommended!
I ordered the Pre-N router after reading Mossberg's positive recommendation in the WSJ. Range has been the problem for our previous SMC 7004 and SMC 2804 WiFi routers, and the addition of high-gain antennas (both 6 dB directional and 4 dB omni-directional) to the 2804 also didn't do the job in connecting reliably to distant Dell, Sony, and IBM laptops.Our experience was that we couldn't configure the unit to obtain both reliable wireless connectivity and consistent download throughput. We could stabilize one or the other, but not both, and we didn't see any significant increase in signal strength at the most distant machines (about 60 ft away). Six calls to tech support, several days of trying different configuration options, and a new unit didn't solve the problem, so back it went.On the positive side, both the set-up and the router's admin software are best of class. Belkin's tech support was also the best I've experienced for WiFi products: short waits, and in all but one instance knowledgeable people. They even express shipped a replacement without demanding the return of the suspect unit.My experience seems to run counter to that of most other reviewers, but in light of my first-rate experience with Belkin's customer service I'll have no reservations about buying their products in future.
This is much cheaper than using the plastic CD cases that I have been using for many years. Very good product.
i was very hesitant about ordering this product not a big believer in how well it would work, but for a hundred bucks i thought it was worth it just for the power surge protection. to my suprise this is a heavy well made product, and i did notice my sound being slightly better. i have a pioner elite sc35 amp 2 3d dvd blue ray player and a 60 inch plasma flat screen, poered sub woofer ect ect, i have alot of money tied up in high end equipment and for the 100 bucks this product exceeded my expextations and is a small price to pay to protect all my toys
I own a Nikon SLR as my primary camera. After having traveled with it around the world, I realized I wanted a smaller point and shoot for those times when I wanted to travel light or when it wasn't practical or convenient to lug around my big Nikon with its heavy lenses. But I also didn't want to sacrifice picture quality--my primary focus was lens and photo quality and not gimmicks, zoom range, camera body design, or consumer convenience features like APS.The Leica fits the bill. The look and feel of the camera is old school, with a heavy, titanium, tank-like body. While I really don't care what my cameras look like, I find the classic look of the camera to be a refreshing change from the high tech polished metal look of most point and shoots on the market. No zoom lens--just a high quality, super fast f2.4 40mm Summarit lens. No frills, but all the essential, basic features are there: aperture priority, auto or manual focus, flash, red eye, timer. My first several batches of shots have turned out fabulous.Yes, you will have to move your feet to frame shots correctly and you'll miss out on some shots that only a zoom lens can get you, but the shots you do get will be top notch. This is not the camera for you if you like to stand in one place, use your zoom lens to frame shots, and count on all the automatic settings to pick everything for you. The camera allows you to set it for autofocus and autoexposure, but photographers who like to go manual will have a lot more fun with it.I ding the product one star for a few minor reasons. It is indeed heavy and somewhat bulky, so it won't fit in just any pocket. Second, the red eye feature confuses just about everybody--there's a long delay between the first and second flash, and I've found that no matter how much you warn your subjects, they'll still assume the first flash is the one and start moving. I don't shoot that many straight on portraits in dark lighting, but when I have I've lost a few shots to this. Third, it's not always clear that a shot has been taken, and when I loan the camera to folks to take a shot for me I often get two or three shots back because they held the shutter release down too long. Lastly, the camera is fairly pricey for a point and shoot.But quality costs. And if you know what you're doing with a camera, want to learn what to do with a camera, and/or demand top-notch optics in a point and shoot, this is your baby.
good GPS, additional features nice, like the 3-D view/different from installed unit in my other car, just wish it had an auto shut off option if no movement detected...I end up leaving it on sometimes when I get out of the car......
This is an outrageous price for just a single board. It cost just a few dimes to manufacture in some 3rd world country.A BLATANT RIP-OFF !
Linksys got a few things right like the wireless connection and the support for DNS. However, the camera itself is weak. The lense is the size of a pin head so need I say more about lighting problems. I expected a lot more from a camera that was almost $200. I'm sending it back for a refund. Dissapointed enough to write a review!
For the money, these are very good headphones I can use at work.I just plug them into my harman/kardon speakers for the PC.For the minuses:1. Treble sounds &quot;brassy&quot;2. Some minor distortionsFor the plusses:1. Very good bass. If you're not into rap, you don't need more bass.2. I am a pretty big guy, so the size is adequate. And no, they don't look like grapefruit halves on my head, more like lemon halves.3. The overall clarity is decent4. Long cord allows for some mobilitySince the plusses outweigh the minuses, it's a good buy.Nothing beats a nice home stereo with premium speakers, but these headphones are a practical solution for work/home office music needs.
This camera has all what you would expect from a compact camera.It is compact and fits in a pocket, it's rugged and has a metal shell.The TZ3 has a high quality Leica lens, that can zoom to 280mm equivalent or open to 28mm, so you are free to compose your image even when constrained by distance.The zoom is usable in the tele range, because the image stabiliser does an excellent job giving surprisingly good pictures even in low light conditions and jitter-free videos.All of these make it an ideal compact camera that allows more freedom with its huge focal range.Of course you do not have as much control as you would have from a SLR, but exposure compensation is easy to set with the guide of an image histogram.The price is rather interesting.
We bought these speakers to replace our bulky rear speakers in our bedroom; they are great, good reproduction of sound (music, movies) without distortion; nice small size and at a great price. Great performance with a Sony 150wts surround receiver. They work very well with the SSB-3000 as front speakers.
the software, the way it looks: great. the reception: awful. major broadcast stations often don't come in at all, and i live in a big city where reception is never a problem. moving the device around, and using its external antenna, you can improve the quality of the signal, but for some stations, no amount of shifting and relocating can deliver sound that is not washed over with static.based on the reviews i've read, in some areas the reception is fine, in others it is terrible. in principle, this is a great little gizmo, but in practice, much depends on your specific location. to sum up, if you want to digitally record radio shows, this could be the right thing, but it might be utterly useless. only buy it if you don't mind risking the hassle of having to send it back.
Not only was the delivery on time. The lights are up and running again. So I'm back to shooting still shots and video. Great and I will be ordering more.
It's heavy for its size, yet compact and sturdy. The telescoping legs are stiff enough that you don't have to worry about them collapsing under the weight of a camera yet still very easy to adjust.
Returned it. Wouldn't work with Vista and a Canon MP780 and it certainly won't work with Mac OS X clients (note: the product doesn't advertise support for Mac).Why is it so difficult for manufacturers to create a wireless print server that works with multifunction printers?
I was sent a pair of the HD280 headphones to try out. At first I was impressed by the look and quality of the Sennheisers, but after compairing them to my FOH engineers Sony MDR-V700 Headphones... well, the sound quality of the HD-280's are just plain terrible. Everyone who listened to them, crew, band, all thought the same... the Sonys sounded better. The HD-280's mid range seemed cut and the high end is brutal. Stick with the Sonys...
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i do not have this...(YET) but my best friend has it and me and him love it and it's very easy to use and edit and add effects and it's really fun to make movies.. i'm trying to get one on the internet right now for a cheaper price but if i had to i would definetly buy it for (...), i'm just trying to get it cheaper :) this is not a waste of money this is a great camera(...)
I've been through three of these remotes in the past two years. At first they are absolutely wonderful--a 5-star miracle--until they stop working a few months later. Tech support is useless, and they will not replace them even if they are under warranty as mine were.I kept buying the more expensive model each time thinking it would last longer. It didn't.If you're OK with them only lasting a few months, then have at it. It's fun while it lasts, but then you'll find you'll be back to juggling remotes, or putting out more money for another few months of bliss.
Wanted a 4.3 inch bluetooth GPS with maps of U.S. and Canada. This unit seemed like a perfect fit for an price that could not be beat. But alas, you get what you pay for. The bluetooth function does not support hands free talking on your cell phone. For that you need a "TomTom Go" product (or another brand). I returned the unit. Returns with Amazon are easy so though I was disappointed with my purchase, I was happy with my Amazon experience.
The Sangean is the best little radio I have ever owned. It is perfect for walking or jogging because the preset buttons are on top of the case so they are easy to find and identify by feel. The radio is very easy to use and only requires one AAA battery.
I purchased this camcorder a few weeks ago. I wanted a high-quality, up-to-date camcorder, but was not interested in paying over five hundred dollars for digital. It is extremely easy to use, and is high quality. I have never used a camcorder before, and this took me just a few minutes to learn. I have had no problems with it to date. The sound quality is wonderful when you play it back on the TV. If you are looking for the Sony brand, and don't care about not having all the extras, then this camcorder is for you.Pros: durable, small, light, and easy to use.Cons: no LCD screen, no image stabilizer
After careful research on the particular memory needs of my (somewhat aging) computer I decided on this (as opposed to the overpriced 'factory' memory)It works just fine. Glad I bought it.
I have no complaints other than the zippers which seem to be cheap and nasty! Having owned a range of back packs, this has generally been a problem other than with some top quality and top price European brands. Getting the zippers to work co-operatively and properly is not quite the current bane of my life but almost!
I am using this mouse on a new DELL Precision 6400.This mouse works by plugging in its antenna into a USB port (before logging is - 1st time only) and does not require a new driver. I purchased this mouse configuration over a Blue Tooth because it seemed to me to be easier to use - just plug the antenna into a USB port and go. I was told that the Blue Tooth mouse required to be configured every time you turned on the computer - this maybe very ease and convent also, but I am an Old Dog and the mechanical appealed to me.ProI can't compare this mouse to a Blue Tooth mouse (as I have not used a Blue Tooth mouse) but I found this wireless mouse to be very convent and easy to use. A neat feature is that when you logoff, you can unplug the antenna and store it on the underside of the mouse, which also turns off the mouse laser - thus saving the battery.ConAfter using it for two months I found the laser to not turn on sometimes after I removed the antenna from the underside of the mouse. However by re-inserting the antenna and then removing it the laser and mouse turned. This may be caused by my battery getting low, but cannot say for sure as I have yet to replace the battery.I hope this helps those looking at the mouse for the 1st time.
I have a monster cable I got for $60 while working at Best buy. Retail the cable is like $130!! And now I have this $2 one and it does just as good if not the same as the monster one. All HDMI cables do the same thing doesn't matter if you pay $5 or $150. So save some money and buy this!!
Nice small,not heavy camera. I liked the features but the quality of the recording was not to my satisfaction. For example, if you videotaped people wearing baseball caps in a bright sunny day, you could not recognize their face, all you see a is black shadow, specially if they are dark skin. In low light, the recording seems like "slow motion" and very grainy.I returned it. Most MiniDV have the same problems. I returned this item. I am still searching for the right camcorder.
A company named AX Micro sold me a battery similar to this one approximately a month ago. It was absolute rubbish - it arrived in a very poor state-of-charge, with NO installation tools or instructions... and I paid AX Micro nearly double what I paid for this battery! I took the PDA to work with me after the battery was allowed to overnight charge and got approximately 3 hours of work out of the battery before it died. The situation did not improve when repeated over the course of the following week.After I purchased this battery and installed it, there was enough power in it to sync for the next workday. After an overnight charge, I again took the PDA to work. The battery not only lasted though that workday, but the one after it as well before my device asked me to put it on the charger - it has not done this well on a single battery charge since I purchased the device.Years from now, when this battery finally wears out, you can be sure I'll buy from this seller again!
I just got mine a few days ago, and then I put it into my S400. After taking 5 pix, then it died. Good thing my camera was not damaged. I am going to return it to Amazon.com. I hope the returning process is smooth.I didn't believe those nagative comments when I ordered. It's my first time using Viking products, and I can tell you I am another unfortunate customer. My lucky part is that it died so fast that I am able to refund this to Amazon.com
PERFECT! We bought this for my mother-in-law who refuses to use a computer, and remains in a town far-removed from us. It is a wonderful way to share the photos we share frequently with other family members by e-mail. She looks forward to getting everyone's messages!
I bought these cables specifically because I had a major multi-unit DirecTV HD-DVR installation in my house, and the cables that DirecTV supplied were fat, long and virtually unbendable. I have used very slim Monster co-ax cables in the past, and have long relied on their sheilding and robust build to deliver high quality digital signals. I use them for my satellite and cable modem hookups, and couldn't be happier that I can bend them to go where I want them to go, and loop and tie the slack with a cable tie MUCH more easily than the ridiculously fat R6 cables that most companies provide or sell. Those old cables were more like springs than cables. I also found an excellent price for these through one of the Amazon sellers, and they arrived promptly for about 20% less than anywhere else I could find.
I have had this remote for a while now and it works with all my devices. I have Dish Network and it works just fine. I did have a probem at first though. For some reason when I was in the programming guide the exit button would not work. I e-mailed One For all and they sent me instructions to manually program the exit button to work in the menu guides. Also, It works with my reciever. I can even run through the radio presets with the channel buttons. The back light comes in real handy as well. When it is time to upgrade to another univeral remote I will go with One For All.
This printer has saved us hundreds of dollars in ink--and the speed and LACK of maintenance required has been great too! Let go of your inkjet and send your photos to a photo lab. Highly recommended for family printing.
Initially post purchase the immediate looks are daunting - more like a hearing aid. The earphones do require "getting used-to".I would sincerely advice any prospective buyers to give this earphone set a "break-in" period. Somehow, with the passage of 4 to 5 listening rounds, the sound DEFINITIVELY got better. The quality of sound is above par. In terms of noise isolation : it is THE best.The looks however, leave a lot to desire. I personally feel Shure could have done a better job. It looks like a hearing aid!A word about wearing it - it should and must be worn placing the cord BEHIND the ear-lobes. Then it is very easy to fit the earphones. Otherwise, you'll spend precious minutes before starting for office figuring out the correct way to wear them!There are comments about the bass quality. 1 thing I have realized. If you want good bass which is very artificially created go for cheaper ones. If you want TRUE bass, just like the author of the music composition you are hearing wanted them to be: go for Shure. It does NOT try to artificially enhance bass. Period. One can always put the earphones a bit more into the ears and bingo .. a really terrific bass experience occurs.Finally, although Shure is silent about all the technical details, listening to tough sounds have given me the confidence that it is quite professionally built. Have tried 3c too. But, the jump in cost does NOT qualify 3c over 2c. Look at the bottom-line ... these are used with MP3 players. With 99% of all MP3 players running not more than 256 bits -- does anyone possibly think 3c will give a BIG jump? No ... if you're listening directly from a CD/DVD player .. yes -> 3c or 5c is the best option.
Price, even with shipping, was less than anything I could get locally. Shipping was very prompt and convenient through the Post Office. The cable was quite flexible and there were no covers on the connectors to make it more difficult to feed through holes in the wall. Actually the color green was a great plus as well and was the final reason for my selection. Couldn't be happier as everything worked out very well on the project.
For a DVR, this item is especially small (like a 1" thick credit card). It works fairly well, and does pretty much exactly what I want. It takes a bit to understand how to use it, but it's not too bad. It comes with all the cables needed for video hookups and power.I'm still trying to figure out the motion detection, but otherwise I love that I can leave it on continuous loop. It seems to work fine with a 4GB SD card.
I love this camera, nice sharp pictures, movies, easy to use, but I had to return the first one I bought because 5 days after I bought it the lens got stuck in and the camera would only work in playback mode. But I got my replacement extremely quickly from Amazon!
This is an outstanding stereo for the price, especially for the budget-minded who haven't (or can't) transition fully to CD sounds that have dominated the last 15 years. Its sound (although limited, considering speaker size) is deep and rich, and the attached equalizer smoothes sounds that can be bass-heavy. The turntable is more than servicable, the radio limited in range (a wire airial sticking out the back doesn't cut it anymore.)If I have a complaint, it is that GPX has few if any accessories for this system, and cannot accomodate others' accessories. You cannot comfortably attach a signal booster or install more speakers without a splitter. Other than for CD functions, the remote control is only an on-off switch; it would help to at least change radio channels from your chair. Also, GPX is the only electronics company I know without a Web page or even 800 number for service issues. But the price for the quality and variety of this system (somewhat) makes up for these inconveniences.
Could not use this product. Parts missing and the seller send it in a broken box. Do not buy anything from the seller. Buyer be aware.
We purchased this computer in January and it was stolen from our home in March. We liked it so much, we purchased the exact same one again! It is fast, easy to use, and versatile.
A good set of cables for the money. Nothing fancy, but they work for what I needed them for. Since, I don't have a new stereo, I used them to add an Ipod to my ancient Onkyo tx-2500. Now I don't have to keep changing CD's or Cassette tapes.
I am completely happy with this product. It is a quality product at a good price. Supplier shipped promptly. I am satisfied.
I bought this a few years ago because my phone could only take a micro sd card. I love that this came with adapters for other sizes! I ultimately bought this because it was an excellent price for 2GB. With techbology advancing so quickly you could probably get more GB for the money at this point in time.
I got an iPod Shuffle about a week before the release of the Nano, great timing on my part. At the time, I had a rather small music library, so the small capacity (I got a 1GB model) wasn't a problem. All of the music on the device was music I liked and would like to listen to at any given moment, so the lack of screen wasn't a problem either. Unfortunately, this did not last. On a recent 5 hour busride I had a rather large problem with my iPod. The new music I had JUST put on it that morning took 2 1/2 hours to find! (stopping to listen to other good songs it brought up of course) I have my eye either on a Nano or Video these days. I am actually looking to sell my shuffle. It is a great product and I highly recommend it, but it is quite simply below my requirements at this point. If you are interested though, drop me a line at invidleader@yahoo.com it only has slight wear/tear and my replacement warrantee expires September of 2007!
I don't know how long monitors are supposed to last, but it worked gloriously for 3 years, and now, it's currently dying. Call me silly, but I figured monitors lasted longer than 3 years. I don't leave it on all the time, and I turn it off after each use. Never buying a Viewsonic again.
It is about 1.5 year that I have my iQue m3 GPS/PDA.This is the most easy to use GPS ever. I spend one year to find something close to this for my gf who has no interest on gadgets but nothing worked like this for her, so I purchased another one. M3 "Garmin" is the only GPS I could relay on in my trips to VI, Costs and even Germany. Best thing is that you can walk and bike and still get the directions.Apart of a GPS it is a pocket PC with lots of uses such as MS Word and Excel that I need. The only problem was lack of memory capacity that I simply used my cell phone memory and works perfect.
this thing is worth every penny...its just awsome. it transforms ur audio experince and makes ur bass sound more pronounced and smooth
When I inserted the new "Transcend" brand 8GB SD card into my card reader, my computer froze/crashed. . . Every time!! My Windows is up-to-date with the latest SP and fixes from Microsoft. If I inserted the card into my camera or music device, the device displayed a warning that the card was bad. I contacted 'marketplace' seller CTCStore, and they told me to return the card, at my expense and they would evaluate it. Then it occurred to me to try to use a camera to re-format the card. This appeared to work, so I tried one more time to get my computer to accept the card. This time there was no problem.So I wonder was the new card unformatted or did it contain some garbage piece of software?Why would a memory card be delivered in an unformatted condition?Why was this not mentioned in the limited documentation with the SD card?Should a new memory card be delivered in a condition that will crash my computer?BEWARE of Transcend SD.
Very conveniently designed. The only downside is that, occasionally, the hard drive I have plugged into it gets disconnected. I have to unplug and then plug it back in.
It seemed a nice way to add USB ports, with good power, and without another thing dangling around the computer. It installed easily and worked for a few minutes, until my computer locked up. Tried drivers, etc. and still had same problem. I've got a "home built" computer that maybe has something that just wouldn't work properly with it. AMAZON was GREAT about returning it, so it's worth trying and if it works on your computer it's probably a great unit.
Kodak makes damn good batteries. I got 4 AA batteries for my digital camera, Kodak DC280 (4.5 stars), and they are the best on the market with a 1600mAh capacity. So I got another set. I decided to go for the AAA batteries for my Palm Pilot. Once again Kodak got the highest capacity with 700mAh. Got them, Charged them, loved them. I use my Palm alot during the day and know the average life of Duracell/Energizer Alkaline. These last only a couple of weeks less than the alkaline batteries. You also have to consider that alkaline are 1.5 volt while re-chargeable are 1.2. Not a bad deal at all. I don't think you will be disappointed with Kodak batteries.
I liked my cable so much I bought one for my computer as well. Now my YouTube videos have much better bass definition, and the iTunes midrange is noticably warmer.
I purchased 2 of these units last year for Christmas presents, and the circuit board has burned out in both of them, within a month of each other. There is evidence of overheating of some resistors and capacitors. My concern is the fuses did not blow to kill the power.
It's a great computer bag with lots of space to store items, plenty of space for files, magazines or books in the main pocket and room for a good sized (15" max) computer in the padded storage compartment. It's a joy to load up and carry around! Highly recommend!
This will be a short and succinct initial review of the Nikon D200 Camera.The D200 is my upgrade to my (now backup) Nikon D50. Most camera people already know that if your are a Nikon person: buy Nikon; if you are a Canon person: buy Canon. My quick discussion will not address the alternative choice to choose another camera maker.The D300 is out and so is the D700; yet, Nikon still manufactures and sells the D200. Why would you opt for this camera over the newer models? I cannot lie: There is nothing the D200 can't do that those more expensive and newer cameras can do -- except megapixels (10 vs 12).I will say this once: You Are Shooting RAW aren't you?If yes, then my previous paragraph is succinct enough.If no, then the nuances and menu options and myriad labyrinths of roundabout searching for more control of your shots will have you befuddled in no time on all these cameras. The D90, D80, D70, D60, D50, D40 have scene control modes that might justifiably satisfy all your shooting needs. I personally find the modes on my D50 totally useless and use it in P (program), A (aperture priority mode), or M (manual) mode always. I'd love it if Nikon made an entry level DSLR with these three modes only as an entry level camera without having to fight with all the "scene sensing modes" built into the camera.Back to the D200. What I love about this machine is the ease of access to all (at least the main) controls of the camera on dials, toggle switches, and buttons on the camera body, without having to search through arcane menus to edit the controls. (The only control I use that HAS to be accessed through the GUI is the "Image Optimization --> Sharpening" control.If you are shooting RAW (as most pro-sumers and Pros are ought to be) then these nitpicks are meaningless.Here is my advice to any D90 to D40 user: if you are considering upgrading to a Pro level Nikon please condsider first: Shoot RAW for at least 1 Year. Next, upgrade your glass (using Nikkor lenses for forward compatibility), and take a photo developing and retouching course using digital tools (i.e., photoshop, lightroom, apple aperture, etc.)If you aren't shooting RAW then this camera simply isn't for you.And I would say that about any camera regardless of manufacturer that costs over $600.Good day,--c
The VN-120 works well enough for audio notes to myself, but I can't say that I really like it. I bought it to replace an Olympus VN-900 that went missing, and really like the older VN-900 much better. The VN-120 is larger, really a bit bulky for the storage space I use for it in my car. The VN-120 is also much more cumbersome to operate. On the VN-900, one can delete a memo by clicking delete twice. On the VN-120, it's necessary to click delete, toggle to yes, and then press enter; these are three separate buttons, and so eyes-off operation is inconvenient.I'd send it back, but it appears that Amazon no longer carries the VN-900.****[Note added 7 years after purchase]This thing is still working fine after seven years. I've adapted to the size, and drive a different vehicle with a slightly larger space in the driver's side door armrest. Deleting is slightly awkward, but I'm upgrading my rating to four stars from three because of durability.It works fine with NiMH batteries.
This is definitely the best headphones you can get for the money. It has decent sound quality. It is really comfortable to the ear. You can adjust it easily for your head-size. I recommend this to everyone who needs to listen some good music without spending a whole bunch of cash. It also should be noted that most of the under $40 headphones are prone to breaking down. In my experience, (after 4-6 moths of use) you lose the sound in one side of the headphones. This is good for that.
I thought this monitor would be too good to be true for the price. It is fast, clear and I have not touched a control since getting it out of the box. It has been a joy to play video games on. Its footprint is tiny and I really enjoy the increased desk space. The screen geometry seems perfect. I am using 1280 by 1024 resolution and have no problem seeing anything and I have "over 40" eye sight. I had to clean it and just used a dry cotton towel and it removed the dust in one pass. It then looked perfect again. It looks like it was made for my Dell CPU.
This product works great, and it noticeably sped up my Canon SD870IS camera when compared to a 3 year old memory card I was using. I didn't bother to measure the improvement precisely, but it seems like the camera saves images at least a second or two faster at its highest resolution.
amazing value - installed glitch-free - works perfectly - best 17 dollars i've spent in a long while...
Bought a spare for my Everio GZ-MS130 to ensure record time for my daughter's school play (2 1/2 hours) but 1 battery was able to cover the whole show. Had a spare for pictures after ;)
The manual instructions r poor and it took me forever to get my damn computer to recognise the player. Apparently this mp3 player can store 5,000 songs however once I got 250 songs on it, what happened was that if I upload an album the device will delete another album. What the f---?! Avoid this player at all costs and exercise your right 2 demand a refund! I sure did.
I'm a long time user of the P-Touch system. My first was the PT310, which worked great. But with 6 AA batteries, as most of the other units have, it was a bit heavy. This unit is lighter, but not by much. The battery weighs a bit, but they didn't cheap out and use NiCad, they made it a mercury-free Ni-MH. That's much much much better, both from an environmental perspective and usability (no memory effects, partial charges ok, and much longer life cycle) - thanks Brother!The unit has an excellent feel in the hands and great QWERTY layout and other button layout - you couldn't improve on that very much. As far as features, pretty excellent, and certainly more than i'll ever need - if you include the PC-based part. So my concerns are somewhat minor - this unit is great - but here goes:1) Brother absolutely should have designed the charger to work on the USB port. You cant charge as quickly, but that gives you a far better place to park the unit, and at least gives you the option to be un-tethered from yet another AC outlet.2) when you print each label, even with the feed options minimized, there is about an ince of lost tape with each label. I can be less in the chain setting, so there is a workaround. I thijnk that they've found a way to minimize it in this unit,but they could do better. Overall, it is still better handled than my earlier unit.3) Brother really should improve the resolution of both the print and the screen. That would not be hard, and an otherwise excellent product could be even better.4) the number of symbols inherent in the unit is far less than my earlier model. Yes, you can import images from your pc, but most folks are like me - we will generally just use whats in the unit. Please add more images Brother! My last unit had a movie icon, great for labeling DVD's at a rental and now i can no longer match my older labels since they dropped that and a number of fairly obvious user friendly labels.5) Great to have 4 fonts in the unit - six would've been better - esp on a $120 unit like this.6) Brother should have done a better design job with the charging base. It certainly should be more compact - taller if needed, but the flared edges just take up too much space - my desk/office space is precious - and they could still make a good looking base (which could charge from either PC/USB or AC) which has a smaller footprint.7) Small issue - the blue font special characters above the keyboard are hard to see and too small - so for example, its hard to find the comma "," in low light situations. Those characters should be darker/more prominent.Otherwise, i'm very happy with this unit. Hope to have it for years to come.
This is a great camera case for Pentax compact digital cameras-- The belt clip is sturdy and stays secure on your belt without moving around. The magnetic closure snap is convenient. The case itself is a little snug but better that way than too loose. It is a great value for the money.
Well upon receiving this truly sexy cable I just held it up to my face for a minute... transcendental! I have never had a rush like that! Then I noticed that the cut on my hand had disappeared!! Wow. I broke a toe years ago .. never healed right so I wrapped this truly amazing cable around that foot.. guess what no more broken toe! So I thought being overweight I would try wrapping it around my middle... well I did lose 40 pounds but that wasn't the amazing thing. As the weight melted away the cable slipped downward from my stomach coming to rest on my... well just below my stomach. OMG! You would not believe the feeling. So I wrapped the cable around my .. well you know I sorta wrapped it with the cable.. and ... and then...I'll be in my bunk..
Quality workmanship and excellent design make this product a winner all the way. Superb detailed craftmanship will make this item very durable over time. Highly recommended !!
The Manfrotto tripod proved to be very adequate for my needs. The tripod load capacity was able to tolerate my Minolta 7D w/vertical grip with no problems. The camera remained very steady while on the tripod. I was fearful at first that it would not hold up with such a load. I have no more fears.
I got the burner today and within an hour of opening it I had successfuly completed burning 3 cds. I don't know much about computers, but this was very easy and self explanatory. Each Cd took about 10 minutes to burn and I've listened to parts of all three of them-they sound great! I would definitely reccomend this to any propspective buyers who don't know much about computers but want to convert all of their mp3 files to cds. It's easy to use, and as far as I can tell works great!
All good ... remember to attach eye piece cover to strap or it will be lost.
I am not a music expert, but have a good size CD collection, plus many MP3's. MZ-N505 makes it a breeze to: build playlists, and burn MD's. The Net MD Simple Burner is REALLY easy to use. The Open MG Jukebox can sometime be clunky...Overall, there is NO comparison between MP3 players and the MZ-N505. This recorder can burn/play unlimited numbers of MP3's, and CD tracks. The software is completely intuitive. The price is great also!
After only a few rolls of usage my camera broke down. So far this is the 4th factory visit of my Vectis with the same problem. Indoor picture quality is horrible, but outdoor is very good. I bought for $299.00 when it first came out. Even at Amazon's low price I would not recommend this camera to anyone.
I think the camera works great. If you have a young kid and they love taking pictures they will love this camera. It is great.
As soon as my RJ45 splitter arrived, I hooked it up, and got my PC online.The construction is sturdy, the connection solid, and it seemed to do what I need it to do (at first - see paragraph 3). This RJ45 splitter has a short cable attached, so there is always room to plug it in, and run the cables where you can get at them easily.I have cable internet. I thought about going wireless, but I feel that a direct cable is more reliable. But how can I take my internet connection into another room without having to reach behind the modem, to unplug the cable, and restring it every time. Solution: keep one cable on the desk, and run a 25' cable into the living room (following the wall, tucked under the moulding). With an RJ45 splitter, I can leave the cables where I have them, and only have to unplug my PC when I change rooms. This isn't much trouble, as I always disconnect my network cable for extra security and surge protection.This splitter as it turns out, is unsuited for this purpose. I just got lucky when testing it out of the package, plugged my computer into Jack #1, but forgot to test Jack #2. Wires #1-3, and #6 were in their correct positions on Jack #1, but they were not repeated on Jack #2, nor are wires #4, #5, #7, or #8 where they are supposed to be. I had to spend over 2.5 hours unsoldering and resoldering the 4 misplaced wires, then jumping the remaining connections, while all the time testing the continuity. Now, it works exactly as a splitter should, duplicating the original jack into two identical jacks.
I have a stereo that will only burn music cdrs. I've always bought Memorex brand cdrs and have never had a coaster.Thumbs Up!
The only thing to watch out for is if your device doesn't support the SDHC format the card doesn't even appear to the device. I have the Palm T/X and the Asus Eee PC. The Eee recognizes the SDHC the palm doesn't, so I do have to be aware of which card I try to use with the Palm device.The card is as advertised and does have 8 gb of memory.
I use the popper several times a week and find the concentrator disks don't last very long. However, I cut circles about the same size as the Presto disks out of a regular manila file folder and they work just as well, so you don't have to buy brand-name disks. A small piece of baker's parchment paper (available by the roll in the grocery store in the wax paper/plastic wrap/aluminum foil section) on top of the file folder disk makes it last even longer.
I was very pleased with my merchandise. It was everything the company said it would be. I am DISSATISFIED with SHIPPING: I purchased two products from the same company and they couldn't combine my shipment. I feel that anytime a consumer buys multiple items from any company they should combine the shipment. Preferably, the company will combine multiple purchases so the consumers can enjoy lower shipping rates as an insinuative for purchasing more than one item. I feel if more company's offered this suggestion, you would see an increase of sales which means YOU WILL MAKE MORE MONEY! Consumer and Seller will both be WINNERS!
Positives: Good construction, ease of functionality, no problems with software.Negatives: No expansion slotI've been quite satisfied with performance thus far after having the unit for one month. No problems with crashes or need for resets, as I had read in other reviews.
For those of you who may be wondering...I found a much better price on this card than the Fuji brand xD card. The Olympus brand works well in my Fuji camera for both pictures and video. (I can't speak for the Fuji card in an Olympus brand camera.)
Canon Pixma MX700 Office All-On-One Inkjet Printer (2186B002)GREAT little printer for the price. Works very well. Only problem is the enormous amount of ink it eats. Changing media type you are printing on doesn't seem to make any difference, it just pours out the same amount of ink. Once the page dries, it looks great, the problem is how it over inks the pages whether plain paper or glossy photo paper.I have had an HP printer that was an out of box failure, that wound up on the garbage truck, an Epson that was a real work horse and did me proud until after 7 years of hard labor it started banding the pages. I purchased Canon after reviewing my needs, all in one printer, prices and reviews. Canon won and I'm not sorry I bought it, only the ink situation makes it less glorious.Come on Canon, you could easily beat HP if you do something about the ink consumption! BTW, I have talked to too many people substituting instead of using Canon ink and have destroyed their printers, so I only use Canon brand. If the ink was a little cheaper, it wouldn't hurt so much.
I have wanted an all-in-one for quite some time, and needed to wait for an old (Lexmark) prineter to die. I have owned HP, Canon and Lexmark printers in the past, and Canon and Epson scanners.We picked this unit based in part on consumer reports information, as well as some online reviews (thank you Amazon audience).I have used it for all of the major functions now and they have worked flawlessly.I use it for copying and printing mostly, and will use it more heavily for scanning in the future. The document feeder works great (first unit I've had with one).One major advantage that Canon has over it's cometitors is the separate color ink refills. Think about it this way, you waste a lot of ink if you have to change the cartridge just because the cyan is out, when you may have plenty of magenta or yellow left. Using a Canon will show how you do end up replacing them at different times, and getting more out of your ink. (I hadn't seen anybody else harp on this, so I thought I'd add it).
Installed this in my ford ranger with a brand new radio and it did do it's job very well the kit was easy to put in. I had to cut out the knob adapters because the radio had to go in the full width. It sure looks good now.
This is my first digital camera. Since we got it couple weeks ago, we use it almost everyday. It is so compact and you can carry it everywhere. The photo quality is good. I really like the movie clip feature and its quality is better than we thought. The default flash mode is &quot;no flash&quot; and it's a little bit annoying. There is no notible problem other than that.It's a great camera and I really recommand it.
I prefer my phone more than this. I was over joyed when first buying this product, it seemed too good to be true, but then I realized there was a catch.First of all, it says you can watch hours and hours of movies, but the battery life is only 20 mins. If you want that hours of battery life you have to buy an external battery.And Wifi, oh wow! But you have to pay for the web browser.You can download TV shows straight from your TV, yay! You have to buy the docking station though.And there are certain video files that this player will accept, the rest you have to buy in order for your player to recognize the rest.Honestly, if you have an updated newer phone, it would work better than this thing. But, if you have a computer and an old phone and know where to buy an Archosfor dirt cheap then you could get it. But for those who have iPhones and iPods. Those would do better.I'm only using my Archos instead of my phone because when I add videos to my phone there is a lag time between the audio and video. If I ever get an updated phone I just might sell this thing. Before getting my treadmill (I use the Archos to watch Vids while walking), it was a paper weight collecting dust.
The original power cord for my Dell Inspiron completely died and stopped charging my laptop. So I had to buy a replacement power cord that was manufactured specifically for Dell. It did charge my laptop but it never charged it 100%, usually 60% was the best it could do. Not to mention it didn't come with a rubber belt to help wind and contain the power cord. So I decided to give the ETCHGNBW charger a try. I am very pleased with the results. Not only does it charge my laptop 100%; it also eliminates the clutter of extra cords - which I hate. And it is so easy to adjust it to the specific length I need. It is also easy to pack for traveling and to use on the go. I haven't had a need for the extra brand tips but it's nice to have them just in case...
I got this unit for a Christmas gift for my wife with some of the recomedations I read here. And I was still kind of skeptical. The reviews where mixed.(As you can read for your self) They either loved it or hated it. So when she finally got the unit I watched it carefully for any signs of trouble. I personally registered her unit and setup her account. It took about 30 minutes of trying to connected to the online reqistration computer. It kept telling me registration failed.When I finally got in. It was much smother. I can't really blame the company though since it was more trial an error on my part plus I was trying to register Christmas Day. Next thing I did was try and buy a couple of books for the unit. I was affraid they didn't have any books on my wife's interest (Romance) but, 731 books. Very pleased there. Buying books was a snap too with the eBook Librarian software they provide. All I did was buy the books and she downloaded it herself using the built in modem an phone line they provide. They were waiting for her on her &quot;Online Library.&quot; All she had to do was provide a password and boom... she had her books. Everything was smooth so far. Untill 2 days later. The unit wouldn't turn on. It happened while she was charging her unit. She plug in the provided adapter, went away for ten minutes, pick up the unit, hit the power button and... nothing. She called me over in a panic and I tried plugging the unit someplace else and... nothing. I pick up the the small instruction that came with the unit but, it had no sections on trouble shooting the unit. It provide a phone number that was not 24hr support. And when I called the number it referred me to their website. Sure enough I patiently followed all the instructions and got to the trouble shooting part on there website and I found what I was looking for. It just intructed me to reset the unit and try again. I tried it and.... it worked perfectly! I was extremely relieved since I was kind of skeptical to begin with. I'm happy to report she's back to reading happily and pointing out all the great books she can buy. I'm still keeping a careful eye on it but so far so good. In fact if the unit hangs in there for a while... I might get myself one.
These headphones are my favorites of any I've tried, and definitely the best in this price range. I've had a pair for about a decade, and am just about to buy another pair. They sound very clear and fit great.
The ribbon is one we have to have to do car paper and it works great. Be prepared to get ink all over your hands.
We use our wireless and Ethernet connections for about eight different devices. I purchased this router based on the reviews I read from other owners. What I was looking for was reliable wireless connectivity. My previous D-Link router would drop the connection on a regular basis. This may be due to the size and shape of my home. I installed a new firmware version in my previous router and connectivity became worse. I thought this may be a good time to update the router.The installation for the DIR-655 took a little longer than what others reported. I had to install it manually rather than use the wizard. This took about half an hour to confirm the settings.I have had the router installed for about a month now and the performance has been exactly what I am looking for. I have not had to reboot the router since it was initially installed.In summary, I would recommend this router. The software is easy to use and once it is configured, it keeps doing its magic. The best router is one that works without requiring constant attention.
I love this panasonic MiniDv. Never have any problem with it. And Amazon price is better than circuitcity or bestbuy.
After going through a few headsets, I've found this one is the best so far. The call quality is very clear, and it rests on your ear rather than hanging, pinching, or grabbing it. I use it on my Motorola cell phone and it's great.
I bought the P-Touch labeller that these cartridges are used in close to 10 years ago and it's amazing to still be able to find them after all this time. Most other products provide consumables like this for a few years and then force you to buy a new model. Brother has done their customers proud by providing these labels after all these years and I am very happy to find them on Amazon. I had tried all of my local stationary stores to no avail and found them here on Amazon. The labels are easy to use and provide a good contrast with the black lettering on the white tape.
I just got this monitor during the Thanksgiving frenzy and purchased it on a whim (for 299$) without checking any reviews before. I have been using different Samsung 15" and 19" Monitors so far and always have been thrilled about their quality and image display.The first thing I noticed when Windows boots up, was same backlight bleeding on the top and bottom of the display frame, i.e. it was not totally black as it should be. Nevertheless, during normal use you don't see it.The big issue for me was finding a graphic card that is able to display the native (and still unusual) resolution of 1680 x 1050. If your card can't display this mode, the picture is all blurry. The Compusa Salespeople told me that you could just download "widescreen" drivers from Nvidia and ATI Website - but even when I did this, my Gforce 5200 went into blurry state after entering this native resolution. The card always maxed out at 1280 x 1024.I stood 2 hours in the store and tried to figure out display modes on the cell with my wife who had access to a computer - with no luck....neiter manufacturers nor storeowners could tell, which card can display the required resolution for this monitor.In the end I bought a ATI Radeon 9550 (60$) which DOES NOT LIST this particular mode on their packing but to my relief it worked right after installation and without tinkering - whew!The I tried to watch a DVD Widescreen Movie, but - funny enough Realplayer and Windows Media Player don't fill the screen fully - you have to magnifiy the image and then it gets a little blocky - which again has nothing to do with the monitor.What I enjoy most is using Photoshop without having to constantly move the tools around as there is plenty of space now. Also cool: Outlook that can now show EVERYTHING on the screen fully.I'd give this monitor 5 Stars would it not have the backlight bleeding, but resolution and image are crisp and bright.Oliver Fritschwww.cendesic.comSearch & Info Design
It's a well formed piece of plastic that covers my 430EX II without a problem. Took some test shots and the diffusion was nice especially off wet surfaces. Costly sure but I can't make this myself as well so the price works for me. Overall it fits on well and does what it's supposed to.
I have found this GPS very easy to use and for the most part accurate. Some problems were experienced while navigating in Lake Placid Florida, street names were not correct but the displayed map was point on. The unit also has some problems when the speech synth tries to pronounce spanish names in english. For ease of use and accuracy I would rate this unit at 4 stars as it is not quite perfect but very close. Bottom line is, that I do recommend this product to all I met. BTW - it works better when not held in wifes lap but placed on dash where you can actually see it!
I used this harness to install an mki9100 in my mother in law's 2004 Honda Accord. It fit perfectly and made the installation a snap, with no splicing required! One word of advice - make sure you firmly push the connectors together, they can be a bit snug.
Good feel on keyboard. However, the keyboard has problems with windows 8 interface when accessing mail programs. The product construction is good.
I had this tv for a little over a year. The picture quality was very good for it's time, and the style of this tv is out of this world. As soon as my warranty expired I started having issues with this tv. I hardly ever used it(average use once a week), and took very good care of it. So in my opnion these problems shouldn't occur so early, and the tv itself now is near unusable. My tv is plagued with green pixels scattered across the screen, and basically you don't know what you're looking at anymore. This happens every time I use it, and majority of anything I watch is infested with green pixels.Trying to find a fix for the problem, I was told time after time, that many people are having issues with this model. That and Samsung needs to send a Tech out to troubleshoot the tv, and I was told not to go this route. I'd suggest if you'd get an HDTV, that you look at other models with a better failure rate.
This is a terrific DVD player for the price. Features include excellent quality progressive scan output, ability to play all writeable DVD formats (DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RW VR Mode (random access mode used for some standalone DVD recorders, e.g. Sony) and DVD-RAM (random access mode used for some standalone recorders, e.g. Panasonic), and automatic one-button audio and video adjustments that can be used to "optimize" the output for a specific type of disc.The picture quality, especially in progressive scan mode (output through the component out connectors) is appreciably better than the picture from "el cheapo" players in the same mode. The difference is that Panasonic uses a proprietary high quality video decoder chip.Physically, it's a nice looking unit. And it's quite small. It has the standard component width, but it's only about 2" high and it is unusually short front to back. That can be either a plus or minus, depending on where you plan to place it. The unit is too shallow to be placed under a modest sized TV, for example. Other nice features include a good sized LCD display (a lot of cheap players these days skimp on the display or omit it altogether) and a decently ergonomic remote.The primary downsides to this player are: 1) it only has a coaxial digital connector on the back, no optical connector; 2) it will not play the new audio/video hybrid formats, such as DVD-A or SACD; and 3) as note above, it's pretty shallow, which means that if it's going to be placed in a stack of components, it will have to be the top component. It can't be used as a pedestal for a TV, either.You could spend more for a DVD player, but unless you need to play DVD-A or SACD, you aren't going to find another player with a better picture unless you spend several times the price of this unit.
Very compact, fits easily into your carry on and you can even share the limited airport plugs with a stranger.
The only thing I can say about this product is that its easy to install and its very quiet .
This is a very nice remote. It was very easy to setup and works perfectly. I also like glooming functionality.Unlike some people said, I didn't have any problem with battery life.I recommend this to everyone.
Okay, you must be thinking... Wow, a one-star review for this new TomTom GO 720... why is that? Let me summarize first, then I will explain in more depth later.Currently, you cannot install ANY additional maps (other than the factory-installed ones) onto a TomTom GO 720 device.So, if you wanted to download some European maps from TomTom, copy them to your SD card and bring your new baby to Europe - that's not going to happen.This is a major oversight by TomTom for two reasons; 1. Many people buy new portable GPS's only because they are planning a trip to an unknown country and 2. the European maps are already available for the TomTom GO 720 - they come preinstalled on the GO 720's sold in Europe (I've used them).I purchased my GO 720 in Wash. DC before a recent move to Italy. My sales 'professional' at circuit city said that I could download all the European maps I needed from TomTom's website. Once I arrived in Italy and got high-speed internet, I tried buying additional maps from TomTom. Well, TomTom's US website does not sell downloadable maps (at this time) - I switched to the UK website, which had all the maps available. I purchased the maps from the UK site, downloaded them and tried to install them to my GO 720. The new TomTom Home software (v2) would allow me to purchase the maps, download them and transfer them to the device - but the final step, the activation of the maps, it would crash and give an application error. I know my way around computers, but this was a major issue. I phoned US customer service - they said that they would write a ticket for the event but offered no solutions. I then phoned UK customer service and after 20 minutes of juggling reps - I finally got the news bomb....TomTom has not yet released downloadable maps for the GO 720 or 920. That's right, they released hardware (for 3 months now) but did not 'update their website' to allow purchases of additional maps. Even though these 'updated' maps come pre-installed on the GO 720's sold outside of North America... hmmm?Be aware that none of this important information is available on TomTom's website - even a Google search turns up nothing. This is critical information to those who travel to Europe or any other part of the world.Others have reported on this piece of hardware (with rave reviews), which I mostly agree with. However, the map software is currently another issue altogether.UPDATE NOVEMBER 15, 2007:TomTom has updated all of their websites except the US version to include the 720 compatible maps (v7.10 for Western Europe). I again, spent several hours attempting to install new maps, still to be met with consistent software restrictions and confusion. TomTom customer service, while polite, were completely incapable of providing any answers. I am a tech-literate consumer and I am not easily dissuaded, but I have reached my limit with this product and TomTom.Please be aware that I am far from the only person to have experienced these types of issues with TomTom. Look elsewhere for your GPS Navi needs.NEW UPDATE DECEMBER 6, 2007:Alright. Finally after all these months, TomTom has released v10 of their Maps for download. And after several attempts at downloading and installing, I can now say that my GO 720 is no longer just another expensive toy collecting dust in my electronics cabinet.So, the title of my review is no longer accurate - you CAN now install additional maps to this device - please be advised however, that you may only do this using TomTom's Home software and it must be updated to the latest version and because it's a 1.7 G download, you need a long time to complete the process.I suggest you bring your patience and be thankful that you didn't suffer as I have.Otherwise, all of the positive reviews about the hardware, mapping and routing are accurate. This is still a quality product and without the Map issue, I would have been a happy camper from the beginning.NEW NEW UPDATE SEPTEMBER 22, 2008:After nearly a ten month span of relatively trouble free and constant usage, another issue has arisen with my TT GO 720. But first, I will report a few other minor issues that occurred since my last update.In the winter, while the unit was plugged in to the auxiliary port in my car (a Peugeot 308), the screen would go blank when the unit was touched. As you can imagine, when every time you touched the screen of a touchscreen device, it blacked out, this is a minor inconvenience. The only way to revive the unit was to a hard reset (using the little pin hole in the bottom). This method erased all our favorites and add ons and left us bummed out.The screen black-out issue only happened when you touched the screen and did not happen when the unit was not plugged in while driving and it did not happen when it was plugged in on its base unit, powered by USB. The best we could determine was that unit receiving an electric shock from the power cord once we touched it, thus grounding it and closing the circuit. The problem was resolved when I sold the car and bought a different one. In the new car (Honda Jazz) and my wife's car (Volvo V40), the black-out issue has never resurfaced.There have been some minor issues like varying times to lock into the satellite - one day it takes 60 seconds, the next 5 or more minutes - same exact route, same exact time of day... ?It's also important to note that I have kept the device up to date using the TomTom Home software (which still is buggy and unpleasant).Ok, now on to the current issue. Recently, the mini USB power cable (the end that plugs into the unit) has stopped working - or so I thought. Basically, the unit will not receive power from the power cable. So, I thought that the cable had gone bad and I tested plugging it into the USB base and it had the same problem - not receiving power. I tried a new TomTom power cable (from an electronics store), but still not getting power. So, it looks like the female end of the power in slot (on the bottom of the unit) has become defective. At this point, I have not received any positive response from TomTom - the unit is just a few weeks out of warranty (ironically) and I'll keep trying to find a solution.I will update when there's more to report.One last note: Some commentators have asked why I still show one star on my review, even though I would surely raise it now. Well, Amazon.com does not allow users to change their initial star ratings - so, until their policy changes; we'll be stuck with this issue as well.
When its time for me to replace my old Mini-DV camcorder I made an extensive research whether to buy another old technology camcorder (mini-dv or DVD based) or buy a new technology camcorder (HD or hard drive based). I finally compromised on buying this, since this is a compromise between old and new. It uses 3CCD technology which is cool because the same tech. is used in professional cameras.Am I satisfied with my purchase? A big Yes. Especially the capability to record still images on a SD card at an amazing clarity eliminated the need for me to carry both camcorder and digital camera.I would recommend to buy this to anyone who is looking for a budget camcorder but do not want to compromise on quality.
Love it. Am using it with the extra extended height/legs. I use it to place a regular 15" LCD on top, and store my laptop and dock underneath. Looked a bit bulky/big at first, but after a few months of working with it, the large size makes it easy to accomodate monitors of many different sizes. Have greatly reduced my neck strain at work, no longer looking down at the screen on my laptop.
The cable will be able to display up to 1080p. Please remember that since the signal is digital, it is not like analog cables such as component cables so there is no need to get expensive "Monster Cables" There are no differences in PQ.
To bad Microsoft decided to go cheap on this kind of hardware....This keyboard is not what it used to be. No Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock light indicator, just low battery led.Cheap materials and assembly. The mouse is now silver and won't slide as easy as the prior version. No software CD. The wireless is weak.For me, big dissapointment.
8/10/2006: After some early and initial troubles with issues that seemed to be stemming from this router, after many more months of use, i have changed my mind about this router. It has actually provided solid quality during the past months. I don't know why it's not giving me the old problems it did...maybe it was too close to another electrical device or maybe I had some settings set incorrectly.2005-2006: I get disconnected at least 3 or 4 times a day using these linksys wireless routers. Do your research and buy something like netgear or dlink. At first, i thought it was just one bad apple. However, I currently own 3 linksys routers and dozens of wireless pc and laptop cards, and all of them are giving me problems.Stay away from these linksys routers. At best, each time i get disconnected i have to restart my pc and the router and wait 10 minutes to get back online again. if you're doing something important, forget it!
I have very sensitive ears and can notice distortion in sound quality so much that a bad set of headphones kills the experience for me. I have had a set of MDR-G52's for almost 6 years and they have served me well. I picked these up thinking they would be a good alternative. I was wrong...The sound quality was attrocious. It was tinny and whiney sounding. These phones make every thing sound as if it were shifted all into the high frequencies. I listen to alot of hard rock stuff where the lows are important, I couldn't listen to anything because the distortion of the headphones made my ears very fatigued after only a few minutes.They don't fit well, the ear pieces have popped off twice on me and I have been overall dissappointed by this product. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who has sensitivity to sound distortion or who has sensitive ears like mine. Your experience will be just as painfull as mine was.
Maxell manufactures excellent high grade six hour blank VHS tapes for better quality images than regular VHS tapes can pick up on, as well as all purpose general recording of audio-visual media. As long as you have the right kind of equipment, these tapes record television programs off TV or they can be used to make copies of a non-copyright protected VHS tape. These tapes have up to six hours worth of blank recording space; and this is useful when recording television shows, for example.In addition, you can record onto these tapes using different speeds so that the tape records two hours worth recording time, four hours worth recording time and six hours worth of recording. (You use your VCR to set this.) The best image quality will be at two hours worth of recording time but many people say they're satisfied with the image they get using the six hour recording time speed.The tapes allow you hours upon hours of viewing enjoyment because you record onto them over and over again countless times although after some use the picture quality will eventually begin to gradually deteriorate. This is true even though these tapes are advertised as "high grade."Unfortunately, these high grade tapes still cannot produce the same quality recording reproduction as a digitalized copy would give you. This means that if, hypothetically, you were to copy a DVD-R onto another DVD-R instead of a Maxell blank VHS tape, the quality of the audio-visual media on the DVD-R copy would be sharper and clearer than a high grade Maxell tape or any other brand of video tape could give you. Moreover, VHS tapes can break if not handled with care. These shortcomings frustrate me and therefore I will have to take off one star to make this a four star review.The tapes have small pieces of plastic on the narrow front edge of each VHS tape which you can punch out easily so that accidental recording over an existing recording is impossible. If you do wish to record over an original recording then you can merely place a small amount of regular tape over the hole. The VHS tape is now ready to record a fresh recording.Overall, Maxell makes a great choice when you want reliable blank high grade VHS tapes to record television shows or anything else that you wish to record with a better quality image than standard blank VHS tapes can produce. I have used this brand for years and I cannot think of any major complaints. I highly recommend Maxell high grade six hour VHS tapes for you to use when you need to record something onto a VHS cassette tape.
Problems ive had includes the device randomly forgetting configuration. I also patched the device to the lastest firmware and the device started needing to be rebooted every two to three hours. I located the issues on their website from over 6 months ago and they where all known issues with the firmware that they recommend. When i voiced these concerns 'in a very constructive manner' on their forums they removed my comments from the forum. They sell this device as business class yet support it like a 30 dollar end user print server. This is the most dissapointing network device i have ever owned. Do not buy this device!
This is a must have for someone that depends on both their Palm and computer's organizer software. Only two complaints: One, it should have come with the Palm (like it used to) and Two, it has an annoying light that stays on all the time.
This lens is highly regarded, and for good reason. Those who argue that Nikkor lenses are the only ones worth buying should take a look at the close-up images that this lens can capture. If you search for sample images (try searching Flickr tags) you will see some stunning examples. Close-ups are razor sharp and bokeh is smooth and pleasant.The focus ring is easy to find and is usable in manual mode. At points the zoom ring can get a bit stiff (such as around 200mm). The barrel extends to nearly double its collapsed length, so don't bump into anything at full zoom. Build quality feels rather solid.There is, however, a catch. Image softness occurs near full zoom at infinity. So, I might not recommend this lens as strongly if your intent is to use it for a lot of distance zoom scenarios (such as, say, sports photography).Given the price, this is an absolutely fantastic lens despite this soft focus limitation. If you're on a budget and need a good zoom, put this on your short list.
Hi,The router function works as expected.Unfortunately I Paid for the printserver too.It does not work with my Epson Stylus cx4100,D-Link couldat least put a list of actual supported printers in its web site.Altough its such an old product it is still sold in Brazil.
this cable does what its supposed to do. i hooked up my laptop to a HD monitor and the picture is awesome.
Great Value!!!! This does exactly what we need it to do and was a lot cheaper than what I would have paid at a retail store and it is the exact same thing!!!!
With 476 reviews, I guess I'm not gonna make much of a difference. But the microphone on this item (both mine and my wife's) is so bad that it's almost useless. I have to practically put the pickup IN my mouth to be heard on many connections. I tried it without the foam cover, but no improvement. My AT&T; speakerphone picks up my voice much better from two feet away than this microphone does from two inches!So, after 5 months of struggling with the microphone touching my lips, I need to give up on these and buy two headsets of a different brand -- heard good things about the $20 Plantronics.Why wasn't this reported in any other reviews? Did we get TWO defective units? Has Panasonic degraded the quality since those reviews?
I needed this for use with an old toshiba laptop ans samsung moniter. Works great no problems!
I am pretty technical, but this watch is very very difficult to use. I just wanted to check my altitude for skiing, and even when I figure it out, I have to read the manual the next time I ski
I bought this product a year ago. From the beginning the 8D cursor pad was difficult to use, now it's gone!! After only 12 months of slight weekend use the pad contacts are totally worn out. I have asked the company for a spare part but they are not sure if they have them. ??
I liked this device for a long time but gave up using it years ago. Since then I haven't used a stylus but miss that aspect. I haven't seen anybody using a Palm device in a long time and don't recommend buying one now.However, anybody that wants one of these PalmOne devices can try out a used one at a reasonable price.
Works just like it should. Anyone needing a good switch, you cant go wrong with this Linksys.
I love this remote! It makes my life so much easier. I will never use anything but harmony remotes forever
I never received this product. It was delayed sooo much that i have to reject it finally after waiting long. it happened couple of times for same product. I have been trying to get this product(S-Video to RCA cable) from amazon since 2 months but couldnt.Thanks,ravi
I just wanted to say this was shipped to me super quickly and was exactly as described. I would do business with this company any time.
Bought this product before going on vacation since I couldn't locate the original adapter for my camera (thanks to my 3yo's facination with cords). I love the smaller design and it charged quickly. It packs up in the camera bag nicely. I won't have to worry about where it went anymore.
Purchased after reading the positive reviews and have to say that our experience with the mouse and keyboard has been great. Very easy to install and use. Mouse fits perfectly to our hands and the keyboard has just the right tapping pressure. Would recommend to anyone.
I have used the Kodak Gold 200 but only if I can't find the Kodak Gold 100. Both do reproduce excelent color but for outdoor work and thats what I shoot 85% of the time my choice is the Gold 100. Don't get me wrong they are both a very good film to buy. I would choose Kodak over Fuji any day of the week. My experience with Fuji film was everything was on the blue side. And with my years of experience being a heatset web-press operator, printing magazines and adjusting ink, a person has to be able to look at a photo and tell if the color is right or not.I just wish I could find it in 36 exposure!
I read the reviews for this product and they seemed more widely mixed than usual. I ordered it anyway and am very glad that I did. It holds the cards securely and it looks great. Mine came with a brushed aluminum finish and looks like a miniatureZero Halliburton case. Mine has held up for several months so far and it is a pleasure to use. However, as another reviewer mentioned, I would have been happy to pay much more if it had a real, metal hinge. The plastic one has worked fine so far but it does seem like a weak point in what would otherwise be an excellent product.
Purchased this printer in September of the year and quite pleased with all-in-one printer,copiers,scanner feature. It came out handy when needed.But to my surprise, after printing 30-35 pages in black & white it started giving me error that your B&W; ink is running out. It was also reflecting the same in printout quality ! I called HP sales as well as technical dept , and they came back with answer (after 55mins) that "as inc cartridge came with the printer it would be off lower quality & life than the one purchased separately", they won't be able to do much in that.Though I am struggling to fight with HP as well as credit card company, there is less in my control. Just sharing with you to make sure you are aware about this fact while purchasing.
I could not plug a hair dryer into this adapter, therefore I cannot recommend it. I tried 2 US hair dryers with 3 pronged plugs and neither would fit. I am giving this 2 stars (instead of 1) because it fit my US chargers that are 2 pronged. But as for my hair dryer, I ended up using a friend's adapter instead.
This same case costs $20 at the mall. Why pay more? It also works on my HD2 as long as their's no sleeve on the phone. This case will hold your Iphone with a silicone sleeve still on it and/or with a hard shell. It's a good deal.
This is a hidden jewel, it is the sunpak 383 super re-branded. This flash has power and lots of it. I love this flash and i got it cheap since not many people know about it.If you get a chance to buy one go for it.
If you're looking for an inexpensive traveling companion, you should buy this DVD player. The picture is not HDTV quality, but for under $200 you shouldn't expect it. Good quality picture and the sound is ok in a normal environment (headphones are better). You can use your DVD player as a monitor and play movies from some other source also. The battery was advertised for 2 hours play time, but I get 3 hours of use. What made the deal sweeter, is when I opened the box and found 10 free movie rentals from Hollywood Video. That's an additional $40 value. Not a bad deal.
this itrip FM transmitter is not the cutting edge one, therefore, we cant expect too much. But the sound quality is not good enough after you connect it to your ipod or other mp3. Also, it doesn't power up automatically when you start your car. You have to pull it off then back in to start it. It's "convenient" only when you always left it hooked up to your car and don't want it to power-on simutaneously. But the most important is, it doesn't have a "smart scan" function like its new surpasser "itrip auto" or "itrip auto (2008)". If your travel covers a long distance, like interstate, your radio band that suits best for the transmitter may change too. and once that, you have to adjust it with many clicks on button up or down while you're driving. That's insanely dangeous and complex! So, i would not suggest this one, instead, get a newer model though some bucks more would be added to your budget.Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black)
Works great, I use it to clean the computer screen, my plasma TV, and eye glasses. Leaves no residue, very clean and clear, This product I would buy again.
If you have a newer Garmin eTrex GPS with a microSD slot, this bicycle mount will not work. You need to buy the Garmin "rail mount adapter" instead. That product is cheaper and comes in 2 different sizes to fit skinny handlebars (most mountain bikes) and fat handlebars (most road bikes).Garmin Rail Mount Adapter (010-10496-01)Garmin Large Diameter Rail Mount Adapter (010-10496-00)
I bought this on Amazon about 5 weeks ago and am satisfied with it. The display is big enough to read the channel # from across the room. The remote is easy to use, although it works the volume but not the channels on my 8 yr old TV so I must have the VCR on and use it's tuner to watch TV (TV remote lost). the knob on the box, rather than buttons to rw and ff, is odd, but works.
I received the product. I was very excited. I'm a computer expert. I connected everything according to instructions. It never started up instead it smoked. Now I'm not sure about the quality of the product I received. This is the very first time this has happened to me that a motherboard smoked to the point that smoke filled the room.
The speakers are an excellent choice for the easy listener - I love moving them around to where my action is - garden, kitchen, office - the size is perfect and the sound excellent. Can highly recoomend them.
I am not an audiophile, I just needed a pre-amp to hook up my old Bang & Olufsen turntable to a receiver (without an integrated phono pre-amp) so I could play my vinyl records again. I selected the TC-750 and am very happy. The price was right, it came with a high quality cable, ground connection, was very easy to hook-up and looks great. Best of all, my old records sound better than ever. The TC-750 exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it.
I did some research to purchase a turntable to digitize over 1500 LP's I have in storage. I picked the PL120 for it's features,price and weight. I didn't want a light turntable like my 1976 BIC 960 which is susceptable to vibrations. I also like the reverse drive feature because, on a record that skips, if the turntable is spun backwards it will often fix the skip, if counterweight and antiskate can't resolve it. I got the turntable yesterday and have done 3 LP's. The sound quality from the turntable is outstanding. I am extremely pleased. Once I processed the LP's with my audio software to remove pops, clicks and other noises the sound is as good as CD's I buy. I can't wait to have all 1500+ converted to wave files. The PL120 is a great buy, you won't be disappointed. Memory lane here I come!!!
compre esta luz para usarla con mi camara de video profesional y he tenido muy buenos resultados me ha tocado filmar algunos eventos de sociales como bodas y quince anos y me he tenido que usarla y la verdad no puedo quejarme la luz es muy util para mis videos pero si tu estas pensando comprarla te recomiendo que no se te olvide comprar una bateria y no necesariamente tiene que ser sony ya que yo compre una bateria que es como la imitacion de sony con la luz y me trabaja muy bien dura horas funcionando y si puedo decir que es muy buena y por lo tanto te la recomiendo para cualquier evento social y empresarial
The product is excellent. The problem is that the case is too big for the hard disk. Amazon should take care the combination of different product. I will prefer to buy next time when I see the product my self.
I recently switched to an ergo keyboard at home because my wrists started to hurt. I play games at home and am on the computer all day at work, so in hindsight I probably should have put the ergo kb in at the office but I guess anywhere is better than nowhere.I bought it because I wanted to try out the ergo keyboards. I'd been using flat keyboards, but still found occasional pain. There are very few ergo keyboards made today, but I think this Microsoft one is the best.Pros:- The keys offer solid tactile feedback (unlike the mushy feeling from logitech's ergo kb) and are easy to push (unlike the belkin keyboard that I tried).- Out of the box, the F keys are locked in their normal (F1 - F12) position- Wrist pad is made of a comfy pleather materialCons:- Offers no USB Hub/additional USB ports- toggle in the middle of the keyboard is useless as a zoom but with a simple hack (google: microsoft ergo keyboard hack) it can be way more useful as a scroll wheel-----Bottom lin: If you want an ergonomic keyboard, definitely consider this
I purchased 2 of the Sansas M230 512MB. The first one I got for my son(8 yrs) for passing CRCT Test and it is great. Easy to use and he figured out the features quickly. Even showed me things I didn't know were on it. It has all kind of ways to list your selections and songs. It just adds new songs without erasing others. So, when my daughter (11 yrs) passed her test - I purchased another one for her. I also purchased a pink skin for hers. Now hers works a little differently on downloading the music but the manufacturer said it was set up differently. They enjoy them both and I am very happy with my purchase. The sound is great and they work great. It also has the FM Radio which I definitely wanted for them and it picks up all the stations clearly.Great gift for yourself or someone who wants an MP3 player. Link included below:SanDisk Sansa m230 - Digital player - flash 512 MB - WMA, MP3 - blue
I prefer this to standard-type mouse, but no comparison to its predecessor, Logitech Track bALL Marble-FX, which is now obsolete, and incompatible with new Windows Vista (terrible!!!)No downloads available to upgrade compatibility. Pity! This Track Ball is not nearly as ergonomic, nor as smoothly running as its predecessor. Also, some of its functions do not work on Vista.
The product was exactly what we wanted. We received it quickly and they have worked well for what we needed them for.
It didn't work at all. I was very disappointed. This is the first time I have bought a Belkin surge protector that was a lemon.
The MFC-440CN is the best investment in printers that I've ever made. You won't find a better multi-function networking all-in-one for the price, and I couldn't ask for better quality and performance. Having always had problems attempting to share printers using the Windows share function, this product is a dream.
This is a great product, its mini, and the hard drive does not damage as easily as other Jukebox's (iPod). The ACC format is great also, iTunes will even convert all your old WMA's (Yes Microsoft's beloved format) to ACC or MP3.(...)
June 2010: I've owned this router for a few years now--after loading the unit with DD-WRT firmware it is fantastic. It's powerful, but still straight forward to use, and most of all it's very stable! I have never had this unit "lock up" like other routers have in the past, at one point its "uptime" was over a year and the only reboots it has had have been when I move or the power goes out.
I had a Canon i70 stop working on me and to get it repaired would cost much more than getting a new printer. I found this item online to replace my dead one and have been happy with it ever since!
This case is perfect. It fits the Zen Vision W perfectly. Two of the other reviewers must have ordered for a different player. I do not usually waste my time reviewing products, but I wanted to clear this matter up. This is for the ZEN VISION W. Case is very well made and durable. I accidentally dropped my player from touring bag while out cycling today. It hit hard pavement and completely survived. Also I paid for expedited and it arrived in 2 days. This is a great case for the ZEN VISION W.
I got this popper so I could use my healthy oils as per Weight Watchers along with Orville's popcorn....no preservatives like int he bags and almost every kernal pops....so deliscious! Even my picky husband noticed it was a better popcorn! I got one for my daughter about to go away to college...got a bunch of the filters for $2 a pack to stock up but they last thru 10-12 oil poppings.
Simple product gets a simple review:These cables are well built, nice and sturdy with shielding and well constructed connectors on both ends. Very pleased running these 6' cables from my Mac Pro to an eSATA RAID enclosure in a closet.
These bad boys are the definition of BANG for your BUCK! Excellent sound quality. Many say these are not stylish but first: who cares, and second: I think they retro look is great. Besides these are more for home use, for me at least. Anyways onto what matters. The sound. It's magnificent! The highs are perfect. Middles are perfect. And surprisingly the lows are great too. I have had many headphones, ear buds, in-earphones, and so but none compare to these. Most were much cheaper however but I have owned and/or listened to headphones, ear buds, in-earphones and so on that were same price or more and don't compare at all. I would expect to pay over a hundred for most brands to get close to this sound quality. Only a few others come close, like Sennheiser's are great and have a model at similar price, about 10 or so dollars more, with similar quality in sound. these cans are actually comfortable too although I haven't worn them for a long period of time with the standard ear pads given with them because I order the Grado G-CUSH Headphone cushions when I order the these headphones, do to reviews about comfort-ability and I prefer around the ear anyways, and I also highly recommend those G-CUSH cushions as well because they are more comfortable and go around the ear rather than on it. Anyways back to this product. The cord is long. which is great. It is also really thick, also very great. Nothing worth than a cord getting messed up and sacrificing a great headphone just because of the cord's quality failure, I'm sure many of you know of this same feeling.So in the end I give 5 stars for everything. For the price you aren't going to get anything comparable. I have had them for a week and had no comfort-ability issues and the sound is amazing.
My husband bought this TV about a year ago. We initially had a problem with an annoying humming sound, but we contacted customer service and they picked up the TV for service. Sure, it was a bit of an inconvenience, but the sound is gone and TV works great. Despite what some other reviewers have said, the picture quality is excellent. No, it doesn't look good when you have your face only foot away from the screen, but from a NORMAL viewing distance, the image is comparable to high priced LCD and plasma TVs. If you are having problems with the image quality, I suggest you check the setup because you can select various resolutions and you won't receive 1080i unless you specifically select it. The images on the HD channels (including the ones we receive over an antenna from TV stations more than 30 miles away) are so good that they give the illusion of being 3 dimensional. And for those of you who scoff at the "lower" 1080i resolution, keep in mind that at this point nothing is being broadcasted in 1080p format. Furthermore, I've read that the difference between the sharpness of the images in 1080i versus 1080p is basically imperceptible by the human eye. The pixels may be a little less pronounced in 1080p at distances of 8 feet and less but otherwise they basically look the same. So, if you want to spend thousands more for bragging rights about your 1080p TV, good for you. As far as I'm concerned, this Toshiba is one awesome TV for an unbelievable price.
Pretty Amazing! I got this thing on woot.com for $100 and it is great. Had no issues with the software or the media player. One tip is just to organize your music before hand the way you want it, it makes things easier when you sync it for the first time and everything shows up structured like you want it.Still amazed at the wifi sharing feature. If only as many people had zunes as they do ipods it would be even better!
Bought this to use with an Ipod and ear buds / headphones. I could not claim this device would qualify as HiFi but give you control over the sound it certainly does. This can transform dull sounding MP3 tracks and I've experimented with various genres. Bass control is excellent and the 3 modes i.e. Bypass, Stereo and DSP can be instantly switched using the remote as can the bass level giving an instant sound comparison. I have found this a great piece of kit in this set up using the line out from the ipod, not the headphone output. It definately improves my listening enjoyment and it drives headphones effortlessly making it a usefull little amplifier even in bypass mode. The only quibble I might have is that the remote does not control the volume, shame really.BUT having paid less than $20 (free postage) from Amazon this is fantastic value for money.If you even THINK you might have a use for this buy it now, I can not see it being around for long at this price.
I was tired of listening to the cheepie phones that came with the radio. After reading the comments here, I purchased the Jensen. This is an excellent product, especially for the very low price. The sound is super, and the "noise reduction" feature is noticeable when you turn it on.....you will need one battery. The folding aspect is really nice. I strongly recommend these phones.
This is a must have device for anyone who enjoys having a device that can do just about anything you can imagine. I have had it for almost a month now and nothing has gone wrong of note. Recording from TV is very easy to set up. The picture quality of Archos's beautful screen is amazing and the archos is very small for what it does. Playing Mp3 is flawless while you can upload pictures you have taken to it and show them to family or friends as you travel and see them. The only trouble i have had with it so far is setting up the timer record function, you need to physically connect this infared cable to your vcr,tv or satilite box and then scroll through about 10 different signals and find the one yours uses this is very tedious and i have yet to utilize the timer record function due to this, i hope to figure this out veyr soon. Contrary to some reviews the battery life is very strong on this for what it does i have watched mmany movies and listend to hours of music before needing to charge it. Overall this is an amazing deivce and i give it a full 5 stars.
I have a small head and all ear buds are uncomfortable on me. Since I only wanted something for nighttime use I bought the pillow speaker. It works well and is both soft and sturdy. I do have to turn my radio volume up from the normal setting to have sufficient speaker volume. For those who need a long wire I can assure you the wire is plenty long. I will probably coil up some of it so that it does not get in a big tangle. The place where the wire connects to the pillow speaker is well protected and does not seem to me to be subject to easy breakage. Perhaps in response to earlier reviewers' complaints the company redesigned or reinforced it. In any case, in the model that I purchased that attachment point is well protected and sufficiently flexible.
i bought this router about six months ago it worked perfectly fine untill one day it jammed mind you i have called dlink over ten times to solve other issues my laptop would connect but no internet and when i got internet just for a few moments only my desk top would connect wireless coz i had a d link usb adapter it was frustrating a waste of money
I was excited to have an alternative to the iPod, but this is a poor designed product.1) It syncs only half the time. My new Dell XPS system detects the Zune, but the Zune software doesn't. After rebooting it'll work. I updated the firmware, software etc, still nothing.2) The Zune Marketplace software is looks simple, but it's slow to repond. I found albums dissapearing from my library for no reson. Adding files is very slow, and deleting songs and video is from the Zune doesn't work.3) All videos must be converted and this s VERY SLOW. No drag/drop.4) The Wifi feature is a joke. Not once have I used this feature because nobody has a Zune to share with.5) No bookmarks for Audiobooks.6) Doesn't sound as crisp as the iPod. I listened to the same track side by side and the Zune highs are muffled.7) EQ doesn't EQ. It's either sizzle and boom or flat.
Wow wow wow!!! I am utterly amazed at this piece of gear! This is my third hard-disk based mp3 player. I owned both the Archos Jukebox Recorder and the Treo 10, both of which had to be returned do to a whole host of issues including sound quality, lack of playlist support on the treo etc. The Lyra Jukebox smokes these two players, no comparison.Construction:The RCA Lyra Jukebox is very different than the other two players I have owned. The first thing I noticed was how this device's construction is flawless, even upon close inspection the build quality is far far better than either the archos or treo. Grade: 100Sound Quality:I loaded 500 megs of mp3s on the Lyra in 9 minutes and plugged in the headphones Wow! The sound quality is way better than either archos or treo. Also unlike those two other players there is no hiss or other unwanted noises during operation, It is a true pleasure listening to my Mp3s with this outstanding sound quality. Grade: 95Headphones:Finally a company has realized it is important to include some decent headphones with a hard disk based mp3 player, I am keeping this headphoneGrade: 90Usability:The Lyra is recognized as an external drive so transferring of MP3s and other files is a breeze. The User Interface on the Lyra is very easy to use and a vast improvement over both the treo and archosc. Grade: 95Accessories:You get everything you need with the player from decent headphones, to a cable to connect to the line out on the lyra to your home stereo, to a cassete adapter for your car, to a power adapter for in the car, and finally to a decent case with a sturdy belt clip. Grade: 95Overall:I think at this price point the RCA Lyra Jukebox cannot be beat. The Ipod is probably better in many facets but it is not worth twice as much. I finally have an excellent sounding, easy to use hard disk based mp3 player. Grade: 95
I purchased 2 of these for my teenage kids cell phones. The chips installed easily and the phones recognized them instantly and displayed the available storage space appropriately. The memory chips were christmas presents so we have not had time to evaluate them except for the installation process.But, so far they are working great.
This is one of the best camcorders in the market today and I would definitely recommend it to anyone planning to buy a Mini-DV camcorderPositive factors:- Very small and easy to hold with one hand. Can be easily attached even to a mini-tripod with ease.- Excellent widescreen video and hi-fi audio. Your videos finally get that "Hollywood" feel when you shoot movies in 16:9 ratio (widescreen format). Even if you don't have a widescreen TV currently, you will very soon have one as more and more people are buying them. So its better to buy this camcorder and shoot in 16:9 format to enjoy your movies later in widescreen format.- Includes widescreen rotatable LCD so what you see is what you get when you shoot in 16:9 ratio (widescreen format)- Good battery life. One extra battery is enough. You can easily manage a day's worth of shooting with two batteries before recharging them again- Includes docking station making it easier to connect to computer or TV. If you have a good computer with a firewire port, please buy a firewire cable to connect the camcorder to your computer. You can download your movie in excellent clarity in .avi format and edit it as required- Make sure to change the audio setting to 16 bit (instead of the default 12 bit) for very good hi-fi audio- Touchscreen menu system is great. You don't have to search for any buttons as they are all available in the touchscreen menu itself.- 12X optical zoom is more than sufficient for ordinary home videos. Anything more produces more "shaking" and would necessiate the use of a tripod. When you shoot without a tripod, 12X is the best zoom you can achieve without worrying about shaky videos- 1 MP widescreen still photo. You can use this feature if you forgot to bring your digital camera. The photo clarity is not good so please don't expect great shots. Since the photo is in 16:9 format, you can take panoramic photos and cover more people in group shots- Nightshot: Cool feature that records using infrared light. Useful for shooting at night as you can record a video even in 100% darkness- Color widescreen viewfinder - Very useful when you are running down on batteries and need to use the viewfinder. The color widescreen viewfinder gives an excellent picture and is as good as the LCD in clarityNegative factors:- Outdoor videos especially in bright sunlight are overexposed. So please adjust the white balance when shooting outdoors. Add the white-balance menu to your shortcuts so that you can easily access it and return to default once you start shooting indoors- Sensitive microphone may pick up button clicks (best to turn off the button click "beep" sound).Notes:- Use a fresh cassette after recording 2 or 3 times on the same cassette. The head tends to get dirty if you re-record on the same cassette more than 3 times- You can edit movies in Windowx XP using Windows Movie Maker, but beware it does not support 16:9 ratio video. Hence your videos look ugly as you shot them in 16:9 but Movie Maker converted it to 4:3. Invest in Pinnacle Software version 9 or 10 for better movie editing capabilities. Pinnacle is the only software, I am aware of, that preserves teh 16:9 ratio. Even Roxio could not allow 16:9 format.- You can also invest in wide-angle lens as it gives excellent coverage
My son searched all of the local stores for this particular product. It was described as the perfect upgrade for his gaming computer setup. He is very happy with it and has had no glitches or complicated fixes to get it functioning. He installed it, loaded the software and off he went.
We highly recommend the Sharp 20" LCD TV. Before purchasing this TV, we tried three other brands and were disappointed in all cases. The Sharp LCD is in a league of it's own at it's price range. The sound, picture, ease in use of features, and styling of this model make it a great choice!
I've had this camera since 2004. Then recently a coworker got a Canon A460 and that got me to thinking that I wanted something new so I checked out some of the newer cameras like the Canon A550 and SD800. Eventually, I will buy the Canon 550 or 570 and give the A85 to my son regardless what's the hurry. Then I was looking at the A85 because I want to buy one for my mom for a overseas trip and saw the reviews on amazon so I thought I would share mine. This is a great little camera. I have taken excellent pictures with it. And I have had no problems with it. It is easy to use and I do have 2 sets of rechargable batteries.
Pros:Sennheiser is a quality brand, so no worries on that aspect.Excellent detail and treble.I found it very, very comfortable.Martha "Cupcake" Sofia loves them!Cancels outside noise to a certain extent.Comes with an adapter that you can use for guitar amps, playing guitar through headphones sounds great!Not much need to adjust volume constantly.Lookin' good.Cons:Hair will probably get caught on the headband if u insist on adjusting it every 3 seconds.Bass is not punchy enough for most. *There are better headphones if you pay more money. *Is not loud enough on normal mp3 players for some. *Bass problem is fixed with some equalizer tampering, and it does not get muddy.Volume was fine for me.I'm fine with the excellent quality I get for only 20 $.This gets a 4 simply because if you pay a alot of money you will, in turn, get better headphones. However, these are budget headphones that perform like the pros.
This works ok. Sometimes the connections are a bit flaky, but for a buck, this is adequate and certainly beats what you'd pay elsewhere (up to $25).
First off the picture doesn't do it justice the cable i received had the nice connectors youd find on the high end Cables and the cord itself is two times thicker than the crap I got at target...Compared to the 6 foot cable I purchased at Target for $35 this Hdmi cable is superior in all ways and a quarter of the price. Better connectors, much thicker cable, Ethernet capable, all around much better i mean im getting 4x the length at a quarter the price im paying at a local store?? Pretty simple decision here...
I enter in the searching engine laptop speaker and this product came out, I have a Lenovo 3000 N100 and being this product from Lenovo I thought was a match made in heaven it wans't. The sound is not bad, I believe is good enough at least for me, but nowhere in the product description we are told this "sound bar" is made for a DESKTOP so I can't use it with my laptop without having it disturbing me in the middle of my desk. If you have a lenovo screen is a good product completely plug and play but if you want it for a laptop stay away...
I saw these on creative's site a year ago but they weren't available. Then last month they were on this Amazon storefront for less than half price. I got two. One streams my internet/computer generated music across the house to the big stereo in the family room. Works great. No network conflicts no strange noises or popping.The second I used to transmit the rear sound of a 7.1 surround sound system for the TV. Same deal, works great, no wires to the back side of the room. Why they stopped making them I don't know.Now I am looking for extra receivers.
The reviews were right on, Imac mini optical out to logi's 5.1 system are rockin this neighborhood.
This is the second unit I have purchased. Both have worked well and I have been happy with them. The cap that protects the sensor can get in the way, but that is very minor.
(I have a visor deluxe graphite, but I will post it up under all visors, because the comments apply to all of them unless otherwise noted)I finally decided to get a handheld, so after dropping a few hints, I got a Visor Deluxe for my 15th birthday (OK, OK, I totally walked my dad through the purchase process, but who cares?)9 days (and based on battery use, over 2 months of normal use) later, here is my review. The Visor is pretty small, I don't know what people saying it was bulky were talking about. It is really easy to use, it took no getting used to, except for the graphiti. That's still a little wierd. It has a backlit screen, but I never figured out how to turn it on, my friend did. You hold down the power button. Hotsyncing couldn't be easier, you press the hotsync button on the cradle or on the visor's screen and it goes. The 2 MB visor will probably be good enough for you if you only download Freeware Apps and use it as an organizer, but if you are like me, you will need the 8MB of the deluxe, platinum, prism and edge. The screen is very clear of most things (digital photo albums can look pretty bad, but I think it is the App and not the Visor) It has been very reliable so far, I have installed nearly every App I could find, and no freezes, even soft ones. The stylus has a built in screwdriver and reset tool.The downside- The OS is not upgradible, maybe someone will make a springboard module someday, but I doubt it, and it will cost alot and not allow you to use the springboard for anything else, killing it's main selling point over the Palm. And also, I am careful with it so I have put no scratches on it, but I let some people borrow it, and I am seeing some. I am mad now (no, that does not read mad cow, mad now) Screen covers cost about $2, but they take all the un out of even owning one. they are that terrible. If worst comes to worst, you can replace the screen down the road for $50. even if you have to replace it once a year (which you shouldn't, but just for the sake of argument) it is worth it. A screen cover ruins everything. Being the careful user you will be, you shouldn't scratch it too badly too quickly.Comparing to a Palm- this is Much better than a Palm. My friend has a Palm. I hate it. OK, I don't hate it, but it is a mere shadow of mine. the screen quality of the Visor is much better for moving things such as games, and the buttons on the visor are 10 times easier to push, the difference between winning and losing in many cases. The Springboard port is the final factor that puts the Visor way ahead of the Palm. You can get modems, cameras, more space, GPS, cell phones, voice recording, Games, Mp3 players (tisk tisk, stealing music, eh? Kids these days!) You name it, they got it. (look under springboard modules here at Amazon for things I missed) But one thing that annoys me about the Visor and not about the Palm is the infrared port. The visors is in an Akward location, and the Palm's is not (see pictures) And the Visor does not have an upgradible OS, but that doesn't matter too much, so far they have been little more than a minor update. All in all, definitly buy the Visor.Choosing the right Visor- REGULAR- This has OS 3.1 and 2MB of ram. this is enough only for people who plan to use it for it's designed purpose. If it's not enough, you can upgrade later via Springboard cards. 4 shades of grey DELUXE-Cool colors (which I opted against to avoid too much attention), 3.1, and 8MB of Ram. 4 shades of grey too. PLATINUM-Faster processor, but it's not necessary. However, if you can cough up the cash, it is worth it, because it displays 16 shades of grey and OS 3.5. EDGE-Just like the Platinum, only much thinner. However, putting on a springboard card makes it about as thick as the regular ones. PRISM-Just like the Platinum, only it is in color. Definitly worth it if you got the cash.PS-to avoid scratches, DON'T LET PEOPLE BORROW IT!!!!!!! I can't stress that enough. People are stupid. Kids these days!
At the time of this writing, the Olympus C2020Z is out of stock. No wonder! Although my first digital camera, I absolutely love it! I can only ditto all the great things that have already been said about it. Yes, the lens cap is a pain. Yes, the LCD viewer is impossible to use in sunlight. And, yes, some of the controls are cumbersome at first. But once you get the hang of it, the average photographer will find this camera both powerful and easy to use. With a recently purchased 64 MB media card, I was able to snap over three hundred 1024x768 and 1600x1200 pix during a five-day vacation to Washington, DC. And, I might add, the batteries stayed charged all day. I now have a stunning set of beautiful photos on my PC to document my trip. I can only look forward to more great moments with this camera.
Ok so i've had the tv for a little over 2 years. I haven't had many of the large failing issues others seem to have but that doesn't mean it has been smooth sailing. First off the tv has this rolling distortion line that messes with dvds and my xbox. Also during dvd playback the black level fluctuates and is inconsistent. Lastly, and most annoyingly, my tv will not auto search any channels,it can find the channel if you manually input it into the remote but forget channel surfing. Save yourself and buy something else.
I have had this headset for about 3 months now. I initially went with the BlueParrot bluetooth headset to save some money but was unsatisfied and returned it.This unit is not cheap but it works perfectly for me. I have DSL on the same line this headset is on, and even with a DSL filter I have had sound quality issues with various cordless phones I have used. This headset is essentially a phone with no dial pad. Sound quality and range are excellent. The volume can be controlled well and it gets loud enough, an issue I have had with other headsets. No interference with my wireless internet set up.Other folks have commented on the "beeps" when the phone is muted. I personally consider this a very good feature. Because the headset is wireless there is no easy way to tell if you are muted when away from the base. (You can't look for a blinking light.)The beeps are very faint and I personally do not find them distracting at all, although others have commented that they do.The unit comes with multiple options to attach to your ear or with a headband. I had to experiment with these for a few days before I found one that worked. After the first day my ear was a little sore but after I used it for several days it felt like a perfect fit.All in all I am very happy with this unit.
Awesome buying expieriance from Wholsaleav the Sony XS-HD690G Speakers are fantastic,so happy with this seller and product I bought 2 pair! Will buy from them again.
Only Sony products that I only trust to work for my 3 video cameras and nothing else for the past 5 years.
This requires a disposable insert each time to make it work - costs about 25 cents each time. Rip off!
Found this set-up on Amazon for about $270- which I thought was fair. It's pretty hard to get anything that sounds decent for under a grand so you could say that this was a solid purchase. They do a good job for a small price. The sub is fair but as you might have guessed tends to get in over it's head(not enough amp).I would have rather had a more punchy 8" sub instead of an under powered 10".The best part of this whole deal is that you can use it for PC, DVD, Gaming, or THX for a bedroom without having to unplug it from one thing to the next. Everything is fairly simple to hook-up. Have Fun!
Just a quick review. I have this and a Motorola t5000 (which has a very short range).The Cobra has a good range, small, use the rechargable, or 3x AAA batteries.
Works well if plugged in, but the battery pack only worked for one two hour flight. Haven't been able to charge it since then. Unfortunately we would like it for travel, but fortunately we received it as a gift. I am now patiently waiting for it to blow up based on other reviews. If I could find a replacement battery pack I might buy it.
I recived the HDMI cables just a few days after I ordered them.They were just what I wanted for a great price.Could not be happier.
We purchased these speakers from a local retailer. Like the first customer reviewer, we found when we got the unit home that one of the speaker covers had not only fallen off of its speaker, but the little posts holding it in had broken due to poor packaging; the posts had to be retrieved from the speaker with a pair of needlenose pliers. We called Sony customer service, and they were EXCEPTIONALLY unhelpful, insisting that the problem should be taken care of by the retailer. (Sony has just lost a customer after this purchase, and one star was taken off due to the customer service issue.)The sound out of the speakers is entirely acceptable, and a big improvement over the small boom box we had used previously. Sound was improved by use of the mid-booster equalizer preset.
Works great--- I use the EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens with my 18-180 mmzoom and it hooks up in a snap for great close up shots--well worth the money
This product woks great! Just as good as Monster products or anything else that is overly priced! Works perfect and would deffinetly buy another one!
Lexington, KYThis TV is a great value. It has an excellent picture in HD but the only reason it didn't get five stars is because for the non-HD signals, the picture is not as good as some other TV's. Hopefully in the near future, more stations will be available in HD. Also, I worried about some of the reviews from other customers about the trouble they encountered with Eagle Logistics but, I had no such problem and they were very helpful and the TV arrived a day earlier than promised.
RF Link AVS-5813 Wireless Audio/Video Receiver (5.8 GHz)Works great. You can send one signal to as many receivers(I have 3) as you need in the house.The Good: enables you to send a signal from one tv to another. Strong signal reception. Small and unobtrusive. $80 per receiver means in a year means for the 1st year it costs $7 per unit.The Bad: Won't transmit an HD signal. $80 per receiver means in a year means for the 1st year it costs $7 per unit.Bottom Line: Buy it
I ordered this for an eMachine model W3115. Even though this was a great price and the shipping was super-fast, it did not fit the eMachine. So if you own an eMachine, make sure you get the proper RAM. I needed 185 pin RAM, and this is 240. You can't return it after opening the package, and you must open the package to see the notch to determine if it will fit. If you need standard 240 pin DDR 400 SDRAM, I am sure this is a great deal.
I wish I had read one of the other reviews that discussed problems with the remote prior to purchasing this tv. It is amazing in this day and age that the remote doesn't have a mute button. It is also amazing that it seems no universal remote will work on this model Toshiba. Who wants to be stuck using two remotes? Well, you will have to use two if you buy this tv. I contacted Toshiba to see if any universal remotes work with this tv, and they stated they did not know. I also complained to them about the lack of a mute button, and that their remote is not a universal remote. They responded to my e-mail, but they did not seem to really care about my complaints. I think I would have done better if I bought the comparable Panasonic television. The only plus to the Toshiba, is that it does have a nice picture.
I ordered this product which is described as being made by Tiffen. It showed up promptly but was not made by Tiffen. Although it may matter little for this purchase I did make the decision to purchase based on the manufacturer and felt lied to.
This is the best charger I have ever used, Large capacity for charging your batteries, The battery indicators are very useful, Lets you know how much charge each individual battery has and when the charge is finished. Also has a condition feature to bring back old batteries to life again.
Cheap, afforable adapter that just plain works. It's a little bulky so it might be hard to plug into some slots.
These tapes work very well, especially considering the price.I had a few dropped frames one two of the tapes, but this happens on almost all tapes, and doesn't mean the tape itself was to blame. Many reviewers have complained about dropped frames on one or two of the tapes out of the pack, and I must iterate that an isolated one is to be expected every so often, especially when using consumer grade equipment.That said, if you're shooting videos of your kids or some other "home" use, these tapes will undoubtedly meet your expectations. If you are a professional, you may want to consider something else, but more importantly, you should probably also upgrade to a format that doesn't use magnetic tapes-- the mechanical nature of them leads to errors, no matter how good the tapes and equipment you have are. There is no avoiding that, in any capacity.
i bought my sp60 on clearence...which i guess is the norm as it seems to be Rio's older model. But that was what made it such a great buy. A $30 or under it plays all CD's and as many MP3 or WMA files you can fit on a disc. It plays flawlessly and sounds really great. Only sometimes when playing back MP3's it will skip if even slightly bumpbed or moved...this is however rare but kinda bugs you when it does do it. Overall this is a great player to buy, and even better if you own Rewritable CD's because you can make discs and erase them to make new ones. They usaually hold about 300 MP3's and i drove non-stop to chicago 5 hours and never got even halfway through the whole disc.A great player that isn't rocket science to figure out how to work, you won't be disapointed
I bought this product to work with my Virgin media Broadband in the U.K. I know that VM uses Dynamic IP Addresses but the Router kep on stating that it had a Static IP Address to deal with. So I could not get it two work after 6 hours of frustration. I put in all the details for a Static IP Address and that did not work either. So I am using the Router as a door stop.In the end I bought a Router from Sweex whih I had working ten minutes flat and I will stick with it. Never heard of Sweex before but their products do exactly what they say they do.I have seen on the internet many others who have not managed to get the RP614 working and then I have seen just as many who are happy with it. That is quite bizarre and looks to me like poor quality control at manufacture....
I am very pleased with these earphones. After several other purchases which all wound up in the trash, I found these... comfortable, light, with excellent sound. Highly recommended.
Pros:-VERY EASY to record stills or video. Each has its own button. You can take stills while recording video; you can record video with the touch of a button-PC Software-Simple interface for off-loading: usb or simply remove SD card and use a reader-battery life is good using standard alkaline batteries-SD card media. 2 GB goes a long way, and is fairly cheap-Relatively easy to use for point and shoot-Decent zoom-Good image and video qualityCONS:-taking a still while in the middle of recording video causes the video to momentarily 'skip'-Flash has to be manually raised-Viewfinder can be hard to use, not very good quality-a bit large compared to some other cameras.-for 'image concscious' people, this camera has an old-school lookSummary:I like this camera for the price, ease of use, and versatility. The ability to grab video at any time is great.
The product seems sturdy enough apart from the clip the holds the negative end of the AA/AAA battery. It looks flimsy and because it holds both those batteries, you wonder if it will break or become loose at some point.The charger ONLY tests AA/AAA/9V batteries. Would be nice if we could test button batteries too. As far as its function... so far the best tester I've had. Combined with my Alkaline (yes Alkaline) battery charger, I am saving a bundle on batteries.
Before purchasing this product I did research on all iPods and knowing what I would be using it for I felt this Apple 60 GB iPod would be my best choice. Ordering and delivery was the easiest part of my purchase. When it arrived I read the booklet I received and inserted my disc into the computer. Nothing goes accordingly....I went on many web-sites to get the real scoop on the problems I was having. After 2 days of reading printed our material from other people I was able to use my ipod. Within a month it was not working. I went back to the booklet and found the toubleshooting section and have now had to reset this ipod several times to get it to work. I bought all the horns and whistles to enhance it (extra battery, cover, new-earphones, Bose speaker and the list goes on)I am not disappointed in the technology of this amazing little piece of machinery but I do think there are a few bugs that need fixing.
I returned an epson 325 photo for having constant paper jams. All kinds of paper jams. I was told the 7760 was the way to go. Well, after 4 days, with calls to HP, It wouldn't print any envelopes. HP told us to give the envelope stock a little push. After that all we experienced were more jams, and ink all over everything.. We returned this unit. While in the store we noticed another customer complaining about photo paper jams with the 7760. We came home with the Canon i900D. So far so good.
Just plug in the MMCX male plug into the female antenna outlet and it begins to work no questions asked. Works great on an Amcor 3900 GPS.
I have used these great storage boxes for years. They are attractive, sturdy, stackable and hold a lot. I threw away all of the otehr storage boxes that I have had over the years because you could never find that design again when it was time to buy more. So after a mess of unstackable boxes of different sizes, designes and capabilities, I found this brand and have been with it every since. Great boxes, good deal.
We purchased the HP Designjet 500 because of its capabilities as well as its price. We love the printer. It prints so much quicker than our last drawing printer. It prints very well, we have had absolutely no paper jams. We are extremely happy.
I really like the new Opaque backing on these labels. It hides what is underneath and eliminates the need to spend time indelibly blacking out the undermarkings to avoid confusing the shipping agent. Would purchase again.
It works fine with the laptop and it's a cheap alternative to the one by toshiba, the only problem is the cord deataches easily from the regulator, but it doesn't matter if you don't move it plus a piece of tape or glue will fix it. But it works great.
Bought this micro SD Card for my Garmin nuvi 1350 because I did not have enough space to update the new maps. This micro SD card works great, and I now have enough memory to be up-to-date with the maps. Great shipping time and product quality, at least until now.
Searched through many, many brands and models to find this perfect bag. I bought the Sony Cybershot DSC HX-1 and this bag nicely fits that camera and a few accessories. I love the zipper opening designed in a way that the lid flips up and away from you, which is an unusual but brilliant design to make access to the camera easier. It has a nice assortment of little pockets to store memory cards, an extra battery, or other items. I was also pleasantly surprised to find the "All Weather cover" which is cleverly attached and stored at the base of the bag. This bag is truly better than what I expected! AWESOME!
works great for the money and the included software lets you customise what the middle button does and allows for faster vertical scrolling with each turn of the middle wheel
I've had two Transcend 16GB Class 6 SDHC cards fail on me now. The first one was DOA (purchased in Dec 2008)--neither my Canon HF100 HD camcorder or Canon TX1 hybrid digicam/HDcamcorder could write to it. The second one (purchased early 2009) failed after 6 months of semi-reguar use in my Canon SX200. I gave the brand two chances. If I myself happened upon two bad cards, I either have terrible luck or the failures are pretty prevalent out there.
I have no complaints.The folks on the other end say that I sound &#34;normal.&#34;It fits an adult head fine and sounds clear.
This is the first LCD I've used on a regular basis; it was issued to me at work. My first impressions were that the design is attractive, the base is sturdy and I suddenly had a lot more desk space than with my old 20" CRT. That was where my good impressions ended.I took a resolution hit with this monitor, as it only goes to 1280x1024. I'm used to 1600x1200, though I imagine that would be a bit tight on a 19" monitor. Don't know why they can't produce one that does 1400x1040!My work PC only has an analog VGA output, no DVI, and I notice that blacks and dark colors in the analog signal are VERY noisy - they exhibit distracting flicker and an unpleasant grainyness. When the black background of the on-screen config display is shown, it is very dark and noise-free, so I assume this problem only applies to analog signals.Another complaint I have is that you must be *perfectly* centered in front of this display to avoid darkening at the edges. Moving even just slightly to the left or right, or up and down, causes whites and light backgrounds to develop a pinkish cast.Overall, this display is usable, but far from enjoyable. I want my CRT back!*Edit April 2008* Using this display with the DVI input takes care of the noise I noticed previously in darker spots. However, the edge discoloration remains...
Don't think twice about it, get it. Best bang for the buck in home entertainment systems.
I allways wanted a P.D.A. I was looking on amazon one morning at like 12 and I saw this. The price of $96 drew me to it. I got it and was really happy with the lite weight of it. It was also very easy to set up. I had everything working in about 10 minutes. I easly loaded some files on it and found this very simple. This is not a pda that can do everything. If you want a p.d.a that can do it all your going to spend more money. However if you want something that allows you to keep files, numbers, and other info you would normally have to keep on paper on it, then my firends this is a must have. The screen is nice and bright. Everything is easy to use and to understand. Also the pen works greaght on the screen. Never have I had to keep hitting the screen to get something to work. So go buy and enjoy the Palm Z22 handheld. If you get it you should check out this case "Krusell Handit Multidapt for IPAQ HW 6515, 65xx, 67xx, 69xx- Black." I have it and it works great.
I bought the 64 MB version of the DataTraveler, and it worked right out of the box. The USB drivers for Mass Storage Devices included with Win 2k and Win XP work perfectly, and it can even be mounted in Linux.It is quite zippy as well, with fast and easy USB transfers.Best of all, it is DURABLE. I keep mine on my keychain, where it gets banged and bumped constantly. It hasn't failed once. Oh...I..uhh...left my keys in my pocket the other day and washed my pants. And dried them. It still works, and the files that were on it are still there. What more can you say? You can put this piece of sophisticated electronics in the wash, then through the drier, and it will still work.
Bought this because I needed extra chargers in the house or my wife and I. With all the apple products we needed extra chargers. This charger works great and would recommend to anyone needing an extra set.
This portable PA deliver good pounch for 100 people.I use this for giving culture tour indoor.Good quality sound.Unit is a bit heavy due to built in battery???Overall good PA.
The pages printed per minute is great, but after filling the paper tray the first time (I don't think I got it too full) the printer makes noises if I put more than a half tray of paper in and they when it stops mid file for more paper it wastes a lot of paper printing out junk on each page when it restarts. Sometimes the first line of print on the paper isn't complete either.I don't know that I would buy another one, but it's hard to find a reasonably priced printer with this kind of output.It seems a shame to make what could be a good printer such a throw away.
I've received this unit as a Christmas present and I already love it. I haven't had any of the long-name directory and file problems that some of the other reviewers have described. In fact, on one cd with 14 albums and over 170 tracks, I've got albums and tracknames that are in excess of 20 characters with spaces and special characters... the eXpanium can read and play every single one of the songs.It's lightweight and has a nice, simple design. I'm one of those folks who got a solid-state mp3 player and the eXpanium makes it look like a garage-sale trinket. I fit over 10 hours of CD-quality music onto a single CD-R. Gorgeous.But, it's a first-generation from a major name-brand. There were a few things missed:1. ID3 support: Everyone keeps hammering on this and it's for a reason. I can name what song's playing if I hear about 2 seconds of it and if it's one I've listened to for awhile, but if I want to take a big collection of new stuff with me, I'd have no clue what's playing. A larger display with ID3 support is needed for the next model. The display should at least show the following:Track Name, Artist Name TrackNumber 00:00That'd be enough for starters. Ideally, it'd end up being:Album Name Track Name, Artist Name TrackNumber 00:002. ESP on/off: Philips informed mp3.com's hardware reviewers that the device is unable to have an off-state for ESP when in mp3 playback... it's a &quot;limitation of the chipset&quot; ... The powerdrain when I'm sitting down and not jarring about is uneeded.3. More buttons: the device needed to have &quot;next album&quot; and &quot;previous album&quot; buttons so that the forward and reverse buttons could be track-focused. Holding down the forward button should fast-forward through the track, not hop to the next album.That's a SMALL cons list for a great product. When you compare the amount of storage to the price, it's EXTREMELY competative. Sure, you probably won't have good results if you're playing it while jackhammering like you could with solid-state players, but the ESP is good enough to handle most situations, including jogging.
I have owned several sony models in the past, and decided to upgrade to a higher end model.In short, they are very confortable to wear although you have to learn how to put them on, I recommend visiting their webpage for an explanation on how to do that. They come with a variety of plugs to choose from.I'm dissapointed to note that I expected a better sound quality from these, the bass is below average. It does have a crisp treble and you can indeed hear some more details in your music.These are not light earplugs, they have a rather bulky cable and are quite heavy.They can't be used for excersise since you can hear your footsteps quite loudly.For the price, not what you would expect...not this model at least
I've got a Mac and my roomie has a pc. After reading the manual we we're both up and running around the net on our DSL.-1 star for lack of Macintosh computer technical support.
There are a number of reviewers who complain about focus issues with this lens. In my enthusiasm to get what many have said is a great lens, i omitted to read the bad reviews. It turns out to have been a mistake. Most of the complaints are about the focus failing after a few months. Others are about the lenses failure to focus properly at all, both in autofocus and manual focus. That's the problem with the lens that I received. On receiving the lens, at first it hunted before settling on the focus, but that soon disappeared.After taking a number of pictures and finding that none of the photographs were really sharp, it was evident to conduct a test eliminating all other possibilities.After setting up the camera on a sturdy tripod, using a 7D, and taking a series of photographs of static objects, using a remote trigger the proof was clear - there is a problem with the lens. On my return to the US this lens is going back to Canon.Now it is a matter of habit to look at the 1 star ranked comments. It seems that recently Canon's lenses are getting more than their share. It also appears that they are too quick to blame the consumer.Perhaps they can take a leaf from Olympus's book. It seems that when a company gets into financial difficulties their attitude towards customers improves. One hopes that does not become necessary for Canon.Update------There is a solution to the poor focus, at least for owners of the 7D (and possibly other bodies). There is a feature called AF micro-adjustment, found in the menus under Custom Function menu at C.FnIII-05. Select option 2 - Adjust by lens. Press the INFO button, and this allows one to compensate fot the poor calibration of the lens.To assess the level of adjustment, attach a piece of lined piece of paper to a flat wall. Set the camera on a tri-pod perpendicular to the wall. Focus the camera manually (preferably with magnified live view) and then test using to autofocus. Adjust using the micro-adjustment until manual and auto-focus are the same.Then lens being reviewed balanced out at +17, nearly the limit of the adjustment.The lens, once focussed produces great pictures. It's not the responsibility of customers to do quality control. That this is not an isolated instance does not reflect well on Canon.Update 2--------Sent the lens to the Canon Factory Service Center. The service was prompt and efficient, and the lens was back in under a week. The lens is much better, but not at the level it should be. The auto-focus quality is worse than manual focus. It's also worse than auto-focus withCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lensand auto-focus onCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. That's not something to rave about.
We have a Canon EOS Rebel T3i and bought it with the default lens that comes with it. We also bought another lens for basic zooming capability. We lost one of the caps. Came on here and decided to buy two of these caps. It was great because these caps were exactly the same as the one we lost. We still had one cap to compare with and it really cool to have a spare now.
I have two of this model and gave another as a gift and I really appreciate the steady quality. Never have a problem, they deliver superior picture and sound and are sturdy. For the price they are an exception bargain. If you count I have had them for over two years, the price per year is ridiculously cheap!!Wish everything delivered as well as these players do. Right out of the box, don't even have to really read instructions and in couple minutes you are playing DVDs. Have zoom effect that let you take a letter box and push it to three closer levels, has buttons for reverse, memory and forward among others.Very nice price.
This unit is a basic CD changer from Sony. I connected it to a Sony reciever and Sony speakers. Song quality was what I expected, it's a solid Sony product. The options and connectivity was limited. If I had to go back I'd upgrade to the NEXT model above this one which seems to package more of Sonys options/connections/features than this one does. Read the information on the description closely and compare perhaps on Sony's official website side by side to get real feel for each of the CD options before buying.
This speaker pair is a fair value. The speakers that shipped with the pair are very low quality. I replaced them with a pair of high quality JL Audio speakers and they sound great. The Mounting Brackets are made from plastic, and do not hold up well in the wakeboard enviornment. My tower is 1-3/4" so the brackets do not work very well. Both of them broke in the middle where the bracket makes contact with the tower because of the pressure placed on those mounting points. I phoned the manufacturer and they did replace them no charge. I have since taken a thick piece of rubber to use inside the clamp and the bracket to make the mounting point of the tower 2-1/2 inches. This way it has even clamping power around the entire tube. I think the manufacturer knows there is an issue because the speakers ship with a safety wire.
Build quality is superb and numerous viewing angles. Works great in both portrait and landscape with or without a folio case. Very small when folded and sturdy when in use. Very prompt delivery.
Finally, a camera small enough to fit into my pocket that takes decent pictures on the cheap! Picture quality was equal/better than my old Canon brick. Battery life's good enough for a week or two of infrequent shots. Only challenge is you need to keep it in a case- the LCD and camera case are very easily scratched.
Great camera..it is just like new! Owner was very understanding when I had to return it because my friend let me borrow his for my beginning photography class. Perfect for beginning photography students! WORd!
I had this product up and running in less time than it took to open the package. You do need a wired network and an extra ethernet cable (which does not come with the product) to program the device. The manual was brief but sufficient. If you set up your own wireless network, as I did, you'll be able to use this product.
I am constantly working in rugged environments, belly crawling through low brush and sand, climbing mountains, and other great activities. I perform these activities with other guys that carry the same gps. The distance it transmits is between a half mile to two miles depending on terrain. Satellite acquisition time is definitely acceptable. All of the features I need are available. There are a lot of features that are pointless, but that does not detract from its intended purpose. Being able to update your location to other rino's within txmission range is a great thing. The antennae housing could be secured a bit better but I abuse the hell out of the unit so I can't complain that much. I have completely submerged the unit on several occasions and it has been rained on more than a couple of times and it still functions like the day I bought it. I would prefer for the unit to use normal alkaline batteries vs. rechargeable considering serious outdoorsmen may not be close to an ac outlet when the need arises, but to it's credit, if you're operating in passive mode and not txmitting the battery will last for two to three days if you keep the backlight on it's lowest settings. With heavy transmissions, it lasts between 14 and 20 hours, depending on power settings. I've abused my rino for over three years and have had no serious complaints. If this one broke tomorrow, I'd purchase another one immediately without hesitation. I can't see someone having a complaint unless they received a lemon.
I had looked at several frames as a gift, and decided on this one. From my view, it works as promised. But I did come real close to returning it because I couldn't get some things to work, even after careful review of the documentation. Specifically, the buttons on the top of the frame seemed to not work sometimes, especially when trying to set the times for auto on/off, and in general they are difficult to use (button pushes not recognized, response lag, some functions not selectable, ergonomically difficult). On a wild idea, I tried the remote instead of the buttons on top of the frame and those work fine. So the bottom line here is to just use the remote and ignore the buttons on top of the frame. Don't lose the remote, install the remote holder and keep the remote in a known location.
Simply to say that regardless of the price, this is an excellent headphone with superior sound quality. It arrived on time and the packaging was also excellent.Thanks
the level of satisfaction you will get with this camera totally depends on what you're looking for when you buy it. If you're looking for a good start-up camera this is the perfect choice. easy to operate, good quality pictures, and an outstanding price.i would definately recommend this camera to that crowd.but if you're more serious about photography and want consistant results from this camera, you won't find it here. about half of the pictures you take will be blurry and only about 10% will probably turn out the way you want.but i can't imagine why those people would buy such a cheap camera if they're that serious. that's why i give it 4 stars.
Box came within a week. It had no shipping damage, like most boxes you get online. It is actually 1.35 cu ft. I added about a pound of polyfill to the box to give it a theoretical 1.75 cu ft for my kicker cvx. This box really makes my sub hit hard. It hits real low, because of the labyrinth porting system R/T uses. The terminals are really well made, and everything just worked out well. This box is pretty large though. Its 18x15x13 inches.
Let me start off by saying that this is a beautiful television set. The inputs and features outperform any other 32" set on the market with 3 HDMI, 2 component and a DVI port, all of which are HDCP compliant and display in all their 1080p glory. HD-DVDs and XBox 360 games look incredible. There is no perceivable lag for games when using the side inputs with "Vyper Mode." Even standard-def TV looks good if you set it not to stretch the picture out. I also use it as a computer monitor and it looks incredible. One huge advantage of this TV is the ability to have separate AV Modes for each input. So you can have a custom profile for each input, or it will remember that your DVD player uses the "Movie" mode and your XBox uses the "Game" mode.This TV does have a few drawbacks though, especially as a computer monitor. The TV constantly tries to adjust the color depending whats on the screen, even on "PC" or "User" AV Mode (those modes are supposed to disable that "feature"). For games and movies this isn't noticeable though.Despite the color adjusting "feature" this is one of the best TVs I have ever seen. I highly recommend it, especially if using it for a computer monitor isn't a major requirement.
One of the things missing on my laptop is a full sized keyboard with a numeric pad. It's what keeps me from using this more. I don't need all the other gotchas of a monster laptop, so being able to add this little gem makes the laptop much more useful.
Purchased this item for an older TV so my 11 yr old could play video games on. Received item quickly, was advertised as used but looked brand new. Works great. Would definitely purchase from this seller again.
When I finally made the decision to buy a digital camera a sales person told me that the best camera to buy would be one from a camera manufacturer. I decided to go with the DC3400 EZ, this has proven to be a wonderful buy for me. It takes great pictures, it's easy to operate, the batteries last a long time and it is light weight. If you can't afford the high end digital cameras and you don't want to buy a low end one this is a mid-range camera for a mid-range price. A great buy for your money.
I like this mouse for gaming. The rough texture does not slip in my hand. It is a little large for my wife with her small hands but for me is perfect. The weights don't seem to make much difference but I really like the one button resolution. It tracks very well with the 2000 laser.
Great sound! we have these installed on the outside of our shop facing our inground pool! Nice small look and great big sound!! Bought a pair for my son's deck and he has enjoyed his as much as we have!
I bought the Z4 for the house, and this one for the office. It's better than your run of the mill speaker systems that come with computer systems. It has a nice bass, not as clean and loud as the Z4, but these are not Z4s either.Not the best for music, but for general purpose office work, games, and occasional CDs, it's fine. And for the price, you can't go wrong.
50 miles west of St.Louis and nearest towers. I get all local channels and couldn't be happier!
does not automatic synchronize the signal; if it has been awhile since you last use the mouse, need to put the mouse back to its stand for it to resynchronize - this really bothers me. (actually, it's unbearable for me) Send it back after a few usages.
The embedded NIC failed on an older box. This card just popped in and with Linux UBUNTU I could use it immediately.No driver needed to be installed.
Have an older model HP laptop that my daughter hated because it took so long to maneuver anywhere much less just to boot up. We found that it had only 256 mb of ram. We purchased the Crucial Technology 1GB module and what a difference. I was surprised how easy it was to install. Two screws was all it took and the unit snapped into place without a stitch. The unit arrived one day later than promised. No problem. I think it was over a weekend so the timing was off. Price was right and service great. I'd buy from them again.
Did some reasearch on binoculars, got too much information, needed a basic model to look far down the street and at sights around town. Was a good model to choose. Solid and good optics. Not too expensive. Waterproof design was a plus for me since I live in Florida and we have very humid summers. No complaints. Might be too low power for real serious viewing.
This is a really small camera a bit thick but it looks really cute...but the problem with this is that the night shots are not very clear..my guess would be that the flash is not strong...oh about the flash...well its a multi-screen flash..ie..it goes off like 2-3 time before the final take..it may be a good idea when u think of it from a technology point of view but what really happens is that it causes the subject to become cautious or close their eyes..I personally found the photos from my Canon A60 (2MP camera) to be better than this camera
Ok "audiophiles" stop your complaining about the name "hifi" and all the semantics, and stop complaining about sound quality of Mp3 compressed files etc. I have AAC and MP3 files, I have an iPod, get over it.What is this device for? It is for playing your iPod tunes in small/medium sized rooms, such as an office or den or bedroom or dorm or apartment. Its designed to fit in one compact integrated sleek package without a bunch of cords all over the place. Does this iPod HiFi do that well? YES. Does it sound better than the Bose that sells for $50 less at $299? YES (to my ears). I have it on a shelf in my office and it sounds very very good. As good as my $5,0000 B+W floor standing speakers conneced to my $5,000 home set-up? No. But it isn't intended to, as I discuss next.It is NOT for rocking a big party or for replacing your "audiophile" quality Integra or Martantz or whatever rig connected to SACD or DVD audio listening on B+W or other high end speakers. So stop complaining about comparisons to "true hifi" etc.It is a nice little box with clean lines and no excess wires and very very good sound for playing my iPod tunes.Final vertict: for what it is supposed to do, it does it very well and worth the price.
This is a real good inexpensive solution to play your computer-stored music on your home stereo system. I use this cable with an X-Mod controller (Creative Labs)hooked to my laptop through the USB port for higher quality sound output from my stereo.
It costs 30% - 40% less than the Canon LA-DC58F Conversion Lens Adapter and it's metal, not plastic... need to say more?
This is a very cute little machine. Very happy with this, except for the sound.But, it is a good value for the product.
I have rated this product 1 star, due to the fact they you can only purchase them in the US only, I think that these should be more widely available now that the DVD market I.E the UK is now vastly growing....
I bought these batteries for my Nikon SB-800 flash. They worked great and gave me more flashes than I can use in one day. I charged them at night so didn't really care how long it took. They do feel fairly warm right after charging. Since they continue to work, I assume that is ok.
This cassette deck from Pioneer has very good sound quality when playing back professionally recorded tapes. The digital noise reduction circuit really cleans up the tape hiss and other sonic imperfections common to cassettes. Although, on some non-professional recordings or recordings that are severely detoriated it tends to add an edge to the hiss that it cannot fully remove. The unit that I used also had some reliability problems with the transport mecahanism. Pioneer was evidently unable to repair this altogether after a couple of trips to the repair shop. All in all, it is a very well performing product plagued by some annoying reliability concerns. It is the best sounding tape deck that I have used so far. Although, I am confident there are better ones out there.
Saves me from having to buy another camera. Now I always have backup batteries. The price is reasonable. Thank you.
This little stand is awesome for the price. I'm using it in my office with an Acer Tablet. I'm going to order another.
I bought this stereo at Circuit City for $180 and the only complaint I have is that the tape player is kind of loud when you're switching functions, and the alarm is complicated, but i will rarely us either so I don't care. The sound is AMAZING and all the buttons are very simple and high quality (I was thinking of a similar Panasonic model, but it seemed like it was going to break any second) and what I liked the most was that you can turn the Subwoofer on and off whenever you want with just the push of a button and that it isnt all cladded with stupid bright-colored plastic, very simple and very nice, I am extermely happy with my purchase.P.S. and circuit city gives you a full year warranty, even if you buy it used
Just like all the HONEST people/outfits tell you, the ten dollar cable is as efficient as the high priced cables---yes even Monster cables. These cables which came to me, even cheaper as a deal with the TV I got, are very efficient and I am quite happy with them.
The eyepieces are of good quality, though the Barlow is a bit on the dark side. The 4mm eyepiece that comes with the set will be seldom used, as most scopes of less than 12&quot;, will not handle the magnification. The quality of the filters is outstanding, and come with an instruction sheet on which filters are used for various viewing preferences. The case is of excellent quality, comes with locks and keys so you can secure your eyepieces. Be aware if your collumation is off, these eyepieces will exaggerate poor collumation.I tested the eyepieces looking at trees over a half mile away during the day, and using an 8&quot; Newt, was able to discern nobs on pine cones. The images were clear, but not as bright as televue eyepieces would be. In the evening, I viewed Jupiter, and a few of the messier catalog galaxies/nebulas, and found the eyepieces to work pretty well.All in all, given the quality of the eyepieces, the price, and the extras (case, filters, barlow), you can't go wrong with this kit. On the negative side, the eyepieces will slightly darken your image, so don't expect televue, or nagler quality glass.
This item was the worst 61 cents i ever spent. Yea even worse then that jaw breaker i bought in 3rd grade that I bit and broke my tooth. I got it and tried to use it to charge my ipod. now the dang thing keeps telling me there is no music on it. Im kinda peeved.
Bought this to replace a failed Sony Front Speaker for a TV room entertainment system. The sound coming from this little workhorse is a thing of beauty. Picks up dialogue perfectly and at the right volume. Would buy again.
cheap got here over weekend haven't used yet will use in a car radio adaption smaller seems to be more costly per gigabyte
If you're looking for a 720p to 1080i HDMI cable this is an excellent choice.
i am so happy with this worth getting nice package great to have just to scare who ever u are using for
I purchased this camera about a month ago and have taken at least a hundred photos with it so far. I'm still learning the technical jargon of photography and it'll probably take a few more months to learn everything this camera can do.It's not going to fit in your pocket, but it will fit in a small camera case you can put on your belt or over your shoulder. A lot of people scoff at anything that isn't a digital SLR, but their size makes them too cumbersome to carry around if you like to go out in the "bush" with you. With 7.1 megapixels, you will get sharp pictures that can be blown up large enough to put hang on the wall (perhaps 11X17 or larger). Remember, you won't see much if any difference on a computer screen because the most CRT's resolution is less than 7 megapixels. It's only when you zoom in that you notice the increased detail.If you're an amateur photographer that wants to learn photography and produce high-quality images, you can get this camera for under $500 bucks. I suggest at least buying the 58MM adapter for the wide angle lens or telephoto, because you can then buy polarizing filters, which are essential for taking excellent photos on sunny days. I think that the most overated stat on these types of cameras is the zoom. It's occaisionally useful to have some zoom capability, but most of the time you want a wide angle shot to show the largest field of vision possible, especially for scenery shots.If you really want 5x optical zoom or more, don't buy this camera, but make sure you get one with image stabilization.I even saw it for sale for $360, but that deal actually sounded too good to be true! Search around and find the best price-I paid about $480 bucks. BUT do read the store reviews and make sure you're dealing with a reputable place.
I loved my smart shopper the first month. Yes, it was difficult getting name recognition if any noise (dog, tv, kid) was in the background, but I loved running out of something & just hitting record to remember it later. HOWEVER, this product has stopped working after 1 month (yes I've tried new batteries). What a disappointment. Luckily it was a birthday present and I'm not out $100!
Can't think of anything they need to change - glad to see the high quality "Cables to Go" offerings in a variety of colors, makes it easier to organize my layouts... though I tend to use labels, anyway.
This thing is so cool and useful. It's stackable so if you're adding more and more DVDs to your collection you can just buy another case and slide in another one! The only negative thing is it doesn't hold odd-sized/ double DVD cases. Be careful about stacking too many though, it will sway if you bump into it.
What can you say, it's just 2 pieces of metal. Holes line up as they should, hardware supplied, allows for some adjustment. Works as it should. I used for a 32 inch Vizio TV with a Peerless PA740 Articulating Wall Mount (from Amazon), good match
The cable is not too thick and it does the job. I connected it to the Monster QuickLock MKII Gold Banana Connectors.
I bought this camera to my trip in Europe and only 5 days after my departure from home the camera broke. The LCD display becames dark. Other important thing for new customer of this camera is the white spots in the picture when you use the flash at night. I don't recommend this camera to anybody.
I bought this sub based largely on reviews I have read online (Amazon included). I listened to one in a home theater store and it came down do a Velodyne model and this Polk one. It arrives, I set it up, and let it go. Don't get me wrong, I know I had set it up properly and never "stretched" the sub to its maximum capabilities. It sounded great in virtually all areas I used it for. However, 3-4 months into its use I begin to hear the unmistakable death rattle from the box and it quickly gives out. Thankfully, I purchased the warranty and a new one is on its way. I am not yet ready to give up on this purchase. For now, the rating will be what it is but may change after the arrival of the replacement.
I have to use them with a rag of shirt on top of my head for padding because the weight of the headphones causes the straps to cut into my scalp, very uncomfortable.
I advise anyone to avoid purchasing this camera! I will say that it worked just fine for the first 8 months, and then I experienced a major flaw that seems to have happened several times to other owners ('zoom error'). The camera lens remains retracted and the camera will no longer function. I was able to somehow get it to work again (after periods of turning on and off, removing batteries and replacing them....etc...), but that was aggravating and I no longer had a reliable camera. It now does not work at all no matter what I try.After reading reviews from other disappointed owners, I am not even going to check into repairing it and I will never buy a fujifilm camera again.
This wrench is so much better & safer than using a convectional socket to tighten your binding posts. The design is such that you will not over torque the nuts, but you will be able to get them tighter than you ever could with your fingers. The guy who rated it low most likely had metric sized nuts. It's worked perfectly for years for me.
I don't know if this has been mentioned already, but for those of you who don't know....If you hold down the "stop" button on your remote, it opens and closes the disc tray.It made my day when I found that out.Enjoy
i bought these to replace my bose headphones until i could purchase another pair.i thought these would be crappy but man i was wrong.These wont stand up to bose but they are a good replacement.they are a nice pair of phones i will be buying another pair for a spare.i highly recommend to any one looking for a good pair of headphones
I have to say these are probably the best headphones I have ever owned, this is my second pair in 12 years, the only reason I am buying a new pair is because the other pair finally got broken by my nephew as he sat on them. I am very happy with my purchase as these are almost audiophile quality and they are quite durable (beaten up, dropped countless times, used as my primary DJ headphones, and other various hazards). The sound reproduction of these headphones is just as exact as my buddies Denon AH-D500's, but he just will not admit he spent to much on a set of phones!! The highs are very crisp, the mids are super smooth, the lows are amazing for the size they are! I would recommend these to anyone who needs a great set of phones for a great price...For a great addition to these phones, try these replacement pads.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=Beyerdynamic+DT250%2FDT280+Replacement+Earpads+%28Velour+Earpads+%28pr%29%29&x;=12&y;=21
The product is very nice and easy to use but the capacity is low, but it is still very nice for daily use, I have been using this item for memorizing something everyday. Picture quality is not very nice but I like the product. I can say that it is nice to use for shopping! I record my wife's list and never forget any item!!
Good sound system, lots of bass. Better than many systems that cost twice as much.
High quality HDMI cable. I was worried about signal loss with such a long cable, but the picture is perfect. I use this out in my "man cave" to connect my cable receiver to my LED tv. They had similar cables at Target for $75, and this matches the quality of the name-brand cables they sell there. I will certainly order more cables from this company should my need arise.
When I close my eyes and listening to my magical IAUDIO U3 (with 2mb flash), with my lightweight Senheisser PX 100 headphones, I feel like I am getting a private concert. crystal clear, clean and powerful. I hear instruments and some harmonies on some of the music I have heard 100s of times that I never heard before.So far superior to products like the IPus which is more of a amazing model of marketing and is about total control of a market, NOT QUALITY OR CUSTOMERS. You have have jump like a trained dog and use their very limited audio formats, you need to use Microshaft's dirty DRM and Microshaft's Windows media player.I list to move my files over by just plugging into a USB port and dragging and dropping my Ogg audio files, or whatever I want to file folders I create.I was confused during the first few days, after I upgrqaded a driver. It took a email to a Cowon forum and support email to get me going, then I understood how to get around and listen to the overwhelmingly best sounding audio of any portable media player. 60mw of great, powersound and loads of ways to use the equilzer and about five other products to have 3everything just the way you want it. I personally think Ogg Vorbis is the best compressed "lossy" format around, so that is what I usually use, but it plays MP3 great as well.The quality of my FM radio is excellent and I can record radio on the fly.I think the biggest shock of all is the sensitivity and quality of the tiny on board Microphone on it. I like to practice my Blues Harp and it records it great.PLEASE BE WARNED OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME AND WHICH WAS THE SOURCE OF MOST OF MY EARLY CONFUSION. THERE ARE A LOT OF REVIEWS OUT THAT MUST BE WITH HOW THE IAudio U3 WAS, WHEN TI FIRST CAME OUT. SO MANY OF THE REVIEWS THAT DISCUSSED SOME FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION OR SOME FEATURE BOT WORKING HAVE BEEN FIXED. There have been several upgrades in Firmware since the U3 came out.There is so much. When I copy files from my PC to my U3 using no special software except My Computer or Windows Explorer, the files don't copy to my U3, the EXPLODE on the my U3. I have never seen anything that connects to my USB2 port the moves so fast.It also works with Unix.The the gentlemen who things that it is a bother to have to load continuous improvements on their U3, I have to shake me head. Do you want to go with a vendor that is not continuously improving their product and giving your FREE upgrades to it. They keep adding functionality and making it more stable.!! IT have to take about a minute ot two to upgrade firmware.As someone in IT, of COURSE you want everyone to be on the latest firmware.The latest firmware usually fixes so many problems that it is not worth taking a call from someone who does not have the same, updated version and everyone. I know the feeling of sending out new releases that fix lots of problems and enhance a product then NOT answering any questions until the new release/firmware is installed. In this way the entire community if working on t he same product and if bugs are found, or enhancements or desired, then it can be put in the next release. To waste hours and hours and hours of staff time and having to remember all of the "OLD" bugs and limitations so people can keep using old, bug riddled firmware, just winds up hurting everyone and limits the help that a customer can be given.Jon
I bought this bag for a 15.4'' laptop mbp, an extra battery, a spare HD, and some papers. Not very much stuff. So I was extremely disappointed that a $ 90 leather bag that supposedly was of good quality had one of the straps completely rip off the body of the bag, where the strap was stitched in the side.This bag was used for 7 months before the strap ripped under normal, daily usage. There was nothing done to shorten the life of a bag such as this one.
This worked great for our micro SDs in our phones and a 1GB SD we had for our last camera, but when we replaced our camera and upgraded to a 4GB SD the reader no longer works. With large capacity SDs so cheap why would you want to buy a reader that doesn't support them?
When I bought this case, I had to work the leather a little bit to get the cover to stay closed, and after that, it's a great case for your ipod. It looks really good, and my iPod fits perfectly into it. It has magnets that hold the flip cover closed, and doesn't bulk anything up too much, it still fits in the pocket of my uniform without bulging or anything like that. I recommend this for someone who wants to protect their investment and still look good........PJ
My kids got ipods for Christmas and they had a very hard time listening to their music using the ear buds that came with the ipod. We first saw these at Target and were gonna buy them but they were 33.99 and I needed two pairs (one for each girl) so I checked Amazon and was ecstatic to get two of them for less than the cost of one at Target! These new headphones are fantastic! My kids love them and I have to say after trying them on I would like a pair for myself! They are awesome! They are a MUST HAVE for little kids who can't wear the standard ear buds! I highly recommend them!
For the price of this cartridge, I expected it would last quite a while. My printer is not used on a daily basis, and when it is, usually only one or two copies at a time are made. It looked good at first, but after only a couple of dozen uses, the copies started looking really bad.I couldn't even see the print. So bad in fact, I found it to be a much more economical(and much less frustrating) venture to get in my car(even with the price of gas as it is), drive to my neighborhood &quot;Office-Depot&quot; and make a copy for a nickel. This also would take less time then having to soak the cartridge in water whenever I needed a copy made.This is definately a case of NOT getting what you pay for. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any other cartridge to fit my printer. Maybe that's why the printer came as a free bonus with the computer....they knew they'd get me on the ink cartrdiges!.....Laurie
This is a wonderful little notebook and i would recommend it highly. especially to any of you who might also be considering a Dell (like i was). the reason i went with this one was because i was able to get it at [a local store] with 0% for 12 months (same price after rebate as here at Amazon). but dealing with the goofballs at [the local store] is no picnic and if you could get the Amazon Visa with no interest financing then i would go that route as Amazon is a much better company to deal with in my opinion.now to the M15-S405:it has a great 15" XGA (1024x768) screen. and it is definetly the way to go if you don't want to spend all your time squinting at a higher resolution display like Dell offers on their systems (go to the Dell community forums to hear the support and hardware horror stories too!)the wi-fi capability is awesome! i currently have it running on a wireless network with my desktop and i am able to access my DSL, share files, and share the desktop's printer with ease from anywhere in the house. also, you can use wi-fi in places like Starbucks for an additional fee. check out T-Mobile's website for more info.this computer also has great battery life, very good Nvidia graphics card and plenty of memory (512mb) and a nice 40gb hard drive (5400rpm). and at just under 7 pounds it is not to heavy to carry around.for accessories i recommend a wireless router , optical notebook mouse, and of course a case of your choice. i got a Samsonite L35 that is slim and fits the notebook nice and snug.if you are in the market for a great all-around notebook, you can't go wrong here.
I recently bought the WGR614 along with some WG311 and WG511 cards to set up a wireless network in my home. I would describe my computer tech skills as average, and set up was relatively a snap.However, once set up I found the signal strength to be inconsistent with frequently disconnections. Worse, every time I turned on the wireless units, they were unable to find a signal until I had logged on the router configuration utility and re-set the settings. Moreover, I couldn't log on to any website that utilized a Secured Socket Layer (SSL) connection, including the Windows Automated Update function, my E-bay user account, and most internet retailers. I spent the better part of a week reading the Netgear manual and searching the web to find solutions to these issues.Fortunately, all these problems were solved by Netgear Technical Support. The first --- weak and inconsistent signals --- was solved by downloading the router software upgrade. The second --- dropped connections --- was solved by creating unique IP addresses for each of the remote units. The third --- inability to access SSL connections, was caused by a conflict between my Bellsouth DSL modem and the Netgear router. It was solved by changing the MTU speed from 1500 to 1492 in the Wan settings for the router. That last problem about drove me crazy trying to solve it, because I kept getting misleading Error messages from the Microsoft website.I'm sure these issues would be easily discovered and corrected by someone with more technical skills. (I had never heard of MTU speeds, let alone assigning unique IP addresses to each of my computers). I probably gained a few gray hairs trying to solve these issues. Fortunately, now that they're resolved, I'm pleased with my purchase of the router and wireless cards.
I used this device to power a wireless network webcam. Now I can take the webcam anywhere in my building and be able to broadcast video to anyone logged onto the webcam's web-gui.
Bill S. Preston, esquire, my most excellent colleague, talked me (I'm Ted) into purchasing this most heinous cable. After removing it from the totally awesome packaging Wyld Stallions could now play their guitars with a most excellent and clear sound where before we were sounding most non-triumphant. Wait! This isn't one of those bogus Sony cables but a true Denon, dude. Our esteemed friend and most excellent guitarist, Rufus, can hook you up if you just ask. And the Babes - they LOVE this amazing piece of electronic ingeniusment! Don't be a bogus dude, Dude! Order one of these last week so you won't be sorry today! Hey, we can totally do that in our time machine! Party on techno dudes!
This was easily the least expensive camera backpack I could find, and for the price it is excellent. Looks nice, sturdy materials and zippers, lots of room, adequate (but only adequate) padding. The downside (and none of this is a very big deal) is that the camera space isn't really camera-shaped. Just a large space at the top and a padded column I shove the lens down into. It works, but I'd like to see the camera nestled in a bit more. There are straps on the bottom to hold your tripod, but they aren't quick-release straps and I think I'd get tired of fumbling with them on any trip where I was taking the tripod in and out a lot. It also makes it awkward to set the backpack down. Something along the side would have been better. These are fairly minor complaints. It looks like a backpack which has been modified for camera gear rather than something designed from the ground up for cameras. I'm happy with the purchase, and for the price I would buy it again and recommend it to a friend.
The bag is nice and the battery adds the extra footage time I will need. It is basically the same size as the npfh60 battery. It cost me about $20 less than in store with free shipping.
I like the rich bass sound in FM. AM is not very strong. Couldn't pick up a station which I don't think is even a weak station. Most annoying thing is the reset function. Not just talking about losing all the info in memory, I almost broke it, trying to find out what's wrong with it.
If photography is your new found hobby or your career- I think a tri-pod is a MUST. The results will blow your mind away. Very happy with this product.
This TV is amazing. I have seen many HDTV's, and this one is one of the best. It looks as good as sets costing twice as much. If you put it right next to an LCD or Plasma, of course it would not be as bright, but it looks great in my house. Ordered it on a Saturday, was set to be delivered on Wednesday. I took delivery on Friday, since I wasn't home on Wed. Dish Network came out on Sunday and hooked me up, and I haven't stopped watching HD content yet!I highly recommend this set to anyone that wants a top of the line, but doesn't want to pay top of the line prices, get this TV!
I havn't tried the cable tester yet since it didn't come with a battery but I have low hopes.What I did try was the crimper.Pros:The blades on this thing are sharp, you don't have to apply pressure to slice through wire. The full cable cutter and the jacket stripper work well.Getting the proper length of outer shell stripped is always a bit tricky, this thing has a very nice guide so you don't over/under strip. This is the first tool I've seen this on, the more expensive ones don't have it.Cons:The crimp function is completely useless. I've tried 4 ends now and I can't get a solid crimp. The orange-white wire will never be crimmped, by design, since the crimper comes down at an angle and pushes the pin to the side. Green-white also has this problem occasionally but can be bent back in place and re-crimped. There is 0 chance that orange-white can be crimped = garbage.I ordered a trendnet tool as well which looks like it applies pressure to springs which push down to crimp evenly. I'm hoping that will crimp. I'll keep this tool around as a stripping tool only.Other tool I ordered:[...]
Worth every penny. I own a pair of Sennheiser HD595's and bought these to use when I play my Roland electronic drum set because I read that they do a good job of blocking outside noise (which the Sennheisers are not designed to do). After seeing them in the box, I figured the thin profile of the actual ear cover wouldn't do a very good job...but they do. It blocks most of the outside noise...where I really don't hear my pads at all when drumming.Better than that, these sound AWESOME! Using just my iPod, it is like there is new life to the music. I can't stop listening, they sound so good. I'll never go back to regular old headphones...studio monitors are the way to go. There is a good reason why these get so many good reviews...they're truly worth every penny. Best headphones I've ever owned.
This bag was intended for a full size SLR and acc's and for that I'm sure it's great. I inspected it personally because I needed a bag for my Sony Video Cam AND my Kodak Dig. cam. By shifting the velcro attached partitions the bag easily holds both cams and all my acc's. This bag is excellent.DCrasno (Stringman)NY, NY
This is an extremely low priced cord, and it gets the sound from point a to point b. There is some static if you move either device or touch the cable. There is also some interference. Not an option for fans of high fidelity, but if all you need to do is get sound from your mp3 to a cheap broadcast port, this will do the job on budget.
The description for this product does not mention that using this T adapater will not allow the camera to focus on many Newtonian reflectors because the adapter basically extends the focuser and will not allow it to travel in far enough to achieve focus with the camera.There are a few fixes for this. First, check the focuser on the scope to see if the eyepiece holder will unscrew and allow you to screw the camera's adapter directly to it. If not, you can purchase a 2x barlow (Celestron item # 93640) that includes a T-adaptor on it or a zoom lens with threads for a filter that will also allow you to directly attach your camera adapter such as Celestron's 8mm - 24mm item # 93230. Obviously, including a lens in the equation magnifies the image which you may or may not want.The most expensive and intrusive is to replace the focuser with an aftermarket focuser that will allow this to work.Other than the fact that it was not directly compatible with my scope, the quality of the T adapter was very good which is typical for Celestron products.
its the best,it takes some really great pictures. i work for a fuji photo lab and i've tried the dlsuper mini and is so easy to use and you get really great pictures with it
I bought these for all of my family members to use for snorkeling and it was a waste of money. The camera worked fine but not a single picture was worth printing.
I've never really noticed UV interference or anything of the type; all I got this cap for was protection. It's made in the USA (says right on the side), it's metal, and it's well built. I did not notice any picture quality degradation, which was my biggest concern. It screws right on, and I doubt I will ever take it off (unless someone breaks the glass on it or something). It's not multi-coated, but it gets the job done just fine.
excellent product however the buttons are black as well as the body of it, hard to see. the sound is great and i already dropped it on a tile floor and it was fine. good purchase
i bought this to add to my &#34;army&#34; of lenses, and with the wider lens, clearer view than the standard kit lens with the cannon cameras, this was a perfect addition to my collection right before i shot a family wedding.
Wow, I'm really happy with this camera. Now, let's except one thing right up front, price. For what it is you can't beat it. Sure, I could have spent twice the money for something else but, the pics are great. On a recent trip to Mount Rushmore I used the 300mm lense to take a pic of ol' George and the detail is incredible. You can see the chisel marks as well as the different color of the rock. Very happy for what I have and the pics are the proof. Wish I could insert the pic to show you.
Fast setup just follow the CD. This printer is a good quality product and shipped quickly perfect for home or small office. All in all a 9 out of a possible ten.
You would think enough has been written about this player, and maybe someone else has pointed out the same flaw, but I didn't see it after looking for awhile. So in case there are any other technophiles out there who have multiple MMC-expandable mp3 players (or who are considering purchasing this as a 2nd player), and/or who want to be able to share a pre-recorded MMC (favorite mix, etc.) with a friend with a non-Intel MMC mp3 player, BEWARE! This player uses what I would call a proprietary format for encoding the data on the expansion MMC's. The drawbacks of this fact are:1. Can't use a &quot;generic&quot; MMC reader/writer to record and/or share your music - must use the PAP 3000 player to record.2. The other MMC mp3 player I own is the Evolution &quot;wireless&quot; IM-600B (which I love). It uses the standard format for MMC encoding, which is readable by Windows (Explorer), etc. I can be listening to this player while at the same time I'm recording music on another MMC. Can't do this with PAP 3000.3. I can't share MMC's between my 2 players, without having to re-record them (even with the exact same music)! Again, this is due to the incompatible format the PAP 3000 uses to encode MMC's.4. Since you can't use a &quot;generic&quot; MMC reader/writer, if you're short on free USB ports, you'll find this drawback a pain, as you HAVE to use Intel's included USB cable in order to record to this device. (i.e. might mean a lot of cable swapping - especially rough without the convenient front side USB ports...)Hope this helps shed a little more light. I still like the player overall a lot, as evidenced by the &quot;4&quot; rating. I especially like the fact I got mine for seventy-nine dollars at a Best Buy on a closeout sale last spring! (yeah-baby!) Think they closed them out when Intel announced...A plus that I didn't see explicitly mentioned is the fact it works fine with 1.2V rechargable NiMH AA batteries!I agree with others that the volume can be deficient at times, e.g. when mowing the lawn, etc!
Fast startup, easy to use and good price for features. Highly recommend over many other cameras.
I used to put some data files in my mp3 player but soon found out I needed other space to put my stuff in so I got this. I couldn't settle for less than 1 gig since thats what my player had so when I saw that this had 2x as much and was on discount I decided to get it. The transfering is pretty good and thats that my computer says that I keep loading it in a slow flash section of the computer. If it's that fast in the slow one I can't wait until I find the faster input on my computer. I haven't had any problems with it so I highly recommend it.
I got this item for my son and he said that it stated on the package that there is a slide or button or something to separate 2GB and it does not have it. It was a good buy at the time, regardless.
well what can i say it was only like 15 dollars but it's got a horrible little screen and it's very flimbsy, buttons don't work to well either... but i gave it 2 stars because it arrived on time and it works!
funciona muy bien, toma fotos rapidas y de buena calidad, portatil gracias a que es pequena y diseno elegante y atractico no le doy 5 estrellas porque cuando toma rafagas de fotos las toma en baja calidad pero por lo demas es excelente
I've never owned noise-canceling headphones before. I bought them so I wouldn't hear any longer the music from the guy who lives in the basement. Sound from his apartment travels through the ductwork. I first piled hardback books over my floor vents, and that masked out much of the sound. But I can still hear the low frequencies.These headphones make that a problem of the past. Sometimes I put on the headphones and turn on the noise-canceling without any music.Most people are addressing comfort, and so will I: They do get kind of tight around your ears. They don't make your ear uncomfortable, just your skull. I only need to remove them once an hour, take a break from homework, and I'm good to go.Addressing sound: I really don't care about sound that much. They sound better than my iMac's internal speakers, so that's good. They sound the same as my in-ear headphones I use on my iPod.Addressing the on/off switch: It's easy to find with your fingers and switch.Things I like:-Comes with battery-Folds-Comes with case (although I haven't used it yet)Things I don't like:-Nothing so far-I wish it would turn itself off because I sometimes forget and I don't want the battery to wear out
does what its suppose to keeps the lens safe and dirt/ dust free. Thats all I ask for.
These filters should be in every Nikon Coolpix owners gadget bag. The need to protect the sensitive camera lens with a UV neutral filter is well known - this 4 pack contains quality filters: UV, Circular Polarizer, Neutral Density 4 and Neutral Density 8, all in a compact protective wallet.
I bought this particular card specifically for my new Amazon Kindle. Even though the K instructions say to use SD memory cards up to 4GB, Kindle Forum users suggested 8 GB and, if you want to walk around with the equivalent of a Barnes and Noble Superstore in your beach bag, some install 16 GB. You know how some people are--always pushing things to new limits of overkill, like the church-going granny driving alone in a Chevy Suburban 4x4.I hear all SD cards are not the same (even though they look the same to me), but I bought this Transcend card (because the blue color was mighty fetching) on a One-Click and a prayer. When it arrived, I popped it into the K and, bingo, recognized! It says 7.5 GB storage remaining, so the other 1/2 GB is lost to operational memory, sort of like my own brain after that weekend on Key West, living on frozen mango beverages, when I brain farted and lost the words to "Margartitaville" by the third plastic cup--but I'll save that tale for our next Kindle-side chat, friends.Anyhoo, the thing works for me (and don't you cringe when people write "anyhoo"). I'm a technological piss-kid, so I have zero idea if this card is "fast as Mazola on a summer hog" or "slow as Valerie Bertinelli wolfing Jenny Craig peanut butter"."Alls I know is that it works real swell in a Kindle, right Spanky?", said Alfalfa, an early Kindle adopter.I agree, Cowlick. Enjoy the Kindle!
The product is excellent. I strongly recommend it if you had a previous camera that failed because of sand getting in or shock impact.
Counting the rebate, and the included 10-photo film pack, you can't beat the price!Keep in mind:- Actual picture size is approx. 2.8 x 2.1 inches (tiny)- Printing cost is around 90 cents per little photo. Typical of Polaroid.- The colors on mine are a little red-shiftedOther than that, it is a great little photo printer. Perfect for kids.Didn't experience any paper jams (yet).
This fantasy story starts rather slowly, but about 20 pages in, it grabbed me and didn't let me go. If you love intriguing world building, complete with a rich theology, this book will draw you into its rich weave. If you love intricate characters who aren't perfect but are still breathtakingly, achingly appealling, then you are in for a treat.The best facet of the book for me was the breadth and scope of the characters and their realistic interaction. I love watching the relationships develop and the characters themselves evolve. And, best of all, the storyline continues in two additional books: The Paladin of Souls; and The Hallowed Hunt.Bujold is a master story-teller, and at times almost poetic. I highly recommend this book!
This unit was a replacement for one that got damaged during use. (user's fault, not the product).Convenient product for short/long and easy dictations up to the memory limit. The PC version has the additional feature of using a PC to save your voice notes via USB connection. This is not voice recognition software so make sure you know the designed purpose of the software included with the product.Easy to use and navigate. Folders are quick to access, listen and erase.
I got one for my mom for Christmas, and had to get one for myself while I was at it. Actually, I'm using it now to type this review. I like the nonslip fabric--despite the angle, the laptop remains securely in place.
This is a good printer, but the ink cartridges are very small. At the standard setting, I needed a new ink cartridge after having printed less than 150 pages. That's pretty bad. On the other hand, the cartridges are inexpensive, so it may be that in the long run the overall cost of the printer comes out to be the same as other printers. Of course, you would have to keep accurate records and be able to compare with other printers to determine this (which I haven't)... In the end, the fact is that because I am a high volume user, I will have to buy lots of ink and change the cartridges often. Other than that, I have no complaints.
I researched brands and sizes of pressure cookers for over a year before I decided. I narrowed it down to the Fagor and Presto, four and six quart. As I am a senior citizen, I decided on the four quart so it would not be so heavy when full. I really had a hard time with the choice of brand; both got equally good reviews. I finally chose the Presto because I called customer service to ask a question and they could not have been more friendly. I thought, if I had more questions, or needed to order any additional items in the future, they would be great to deal with! As well, they have a very user-friendly website. I have now used it twice (put if off for about a week - a little intimidated by it). I made chicken soup - excellent! The pressure cooker infuses the chicken flavor so much better than stove top cooking. I usually add chicken broth when cooking on the stove, but didn't need to with the pressure cooker. I also made potato-leek soup which was marvelous. And the little instruction book that comes with it is great! It explains everything very clearly and has some great recipes (including the chicken soup and potato soup)! It took a long time to choose, but I really feel I made the right decision! I am so excited to try lots of recipes. Oh, and the shorter cooking times are great - both for expediency and for saving on electricity!
I wrote a review earlier(like 2 yrs ago) but I have figured out MUCH more since then. Although I got this toy 2 yrs ago i still love it .(any ideas?)
I got this as a Christmas gift last year - and I love it! It fits my Macbook, the cords and the few folders I have to bring too and from work. I really like the professional style - although I took the cell phone case off immediately. That was a little stuck in the 90's. I got the model with the red felt in the inside, which is a really great accent to the bag. But my only complaint is the red has rubbed off on my white Macbook and cord. It's not really bad - just on the corners and where the cord was folded. I'd recommend that color lining for someone with a dark computer. All in all, I'd buy this manufacturer again.
I have mounts for my kayaks and bike now. It's a great training aid to allow my GPSMAP 60 to track my speed and distance. The mounts work perfectly.
The screen is amazingly coarse - very low resolution. Any text will look splotchy. Picture quality should #1 on the list of criteria for a portable DVD player. After all we are looking at a pricey Toshiba and not a generic any name brand from China.The second aspect is that the player is rather thick and heavy with the battery attached - around 3.5 lbs and I've not measured how thick - but its almost like carrying a thick laptop around - except the screen sucks. The picture on the web site shows you the unit without the battery. However, the thick/heavy battery does last long - I used it for 4 hrs and it hadn't gone down by then.It did play back a couple of Divx/Xvid encodes I threw at it (unlike the SDP1750).For half the price of a cheap laptop, I certainly expected lot more - I really have problems with the lousy screen.I note that the SDP2900 does have a higher resolution screen (which is also larger). But for about fifty bucks more you could get a Celeron based laptop that not only will play back your DVD's - but do a lot more - unless you are computer challenged.Final opinion - Overpriced piece of junk!
I purchased this product because of all the good review on product and service. It worked great when i got it in for a year or more and then a lightning storm came through and it blew the fuse. I changed the fuse but the product still didn't work. I shot Microsmith and e-mail not expecting a response....most people don't honor anything past 90 days. I just saw today they will send me a whole new unit free of charge. Now that is service!
I bought this product so that i can work out in the gym and listen to my tunes. So far I am satisfied with the product. It stays on my arm while I am jogging or lifting, however sometimes it moves around and i get a little scared that it will fall off. It would be better if there was a screen protector
For years I've been using the headset from my laptop with a long audio cord connected to the TV. That was comfortable and I've worn it for hours. I thought it was time for a wireless solution and went with TV Ears.They are easy to setup and work fine. However, they hang from your ears and are uncomfortable to wear after 15- 20 mins. I take them off frequently, usually during commercials.They're OK, but I definitely prefer my headset (cord to TV) over the TV Ears.
I was able to see so many great details of our solar system when I got this telescope. Sometime in the future I might upgrade to a really nice one, but this one is perfect for my wife and I to look at the moon together. It's a nice rich color too. It looks great sitting in our house next to the window. I think with the great price Amazon sells it for it would make a great gift.
how can I start? I saw these at a mall and they were selling it for 69.99 and I was thinking.... skullcandy earphones for 69 dollars? it must be either one of their top of the line products or they are just ripping me off. I checked amazon and i saw these for $37 US dollars and I immediately purchased them. These head phones deliver a TON of bass, but only for songs with high pitch bass, low pitch doesn't sound as good. Songs that hit really hard are OMG -Usher & Will.I.AM, Ludacris - Money Maker, Michael Jackson - Billy Jean, etc. For $37 dollars, I would totally buy it. These earphones rattle one high pitch bass.
For this price, it's a really good USB microscope, I'm just missing an active scale in the software.There is a fix ruler, so that will do for now...It would be great if the software would be there for Apple OS X as well.
I loved Donna Tartt's first novel, The Secret History, immmensely and waiting for her second novel for years. I really wish I could say that this book exceeded the achievement of that book, but I can't. Nonetheless, I still think this far exceeds most of what is out there.Tartt is a master of rendering the settings of her stories. This one really embraces childhood in the deep south. The characters, if not quite real, are certainly undertandable and detailed. Her theme here is dark. This novel is about bad deeds and punishment and the mood in the aftermath of death. The research is very good here and it feels very true. It is effective and well written, but a little heavier on symbolism than I prefer.Nonetheless, as I said earlier, I very much liked this book and highly recommend it.
In response to Shazam's complaint that there is no volume control on his speaker system, although the complaint is valid in terms of design and using the "touch" system serves only to increase the volume, the volume may be decreased via the + (plus) - (minus) audio keys on your computer keyboard. I find it is easier to employ the keyboard, as it is right in front of me, instead of reaching over to the speaker to raise the volume. I hope this helps.
The product works as described. I am no videophile, but it seems to be worth what I paid for it.
First the positives...delivery was prompt, good price. Now the negatives...my computer would not recognize the cartridges. Not a big problem, but the color is terrible...that IS a problem. Doesn't look anything like what I'm trying to print. The old adage "you get what you pay for" holds true in this case and I'll pay extra to have true color and skip the re-manufactures.
Let me start by saying that if you are thinking about buying this model to save some money, DONT. Spend a little more and buy a unit from another manufacturer. I originally went shopping for an under counter AM/FM Radio / CD Player for our kitchen, but the idea of getting a unit that also had an LCD Television was a great plus. I checked out this unit at a local store and for the money I thought it might be a good fit. Boy was I wrong. The overall quality out of the box looks fairly decent. The case doesnt appear all that flimsy and it had decent weight to it when I mounted it to the cabinet. After first powering it up however the flaws started to show. Each time the unit is turned off it resets the volume level to 17 which is very loud so you find yourself scrambling to immediately turn it down every time you turn it on. The FM reception is basically non-existent. The FM side would only pick up 95.7 (which is an extremely powerful station within 5 miles of my house) and nothing else while a $10 "Blue Light Special" portable radio sitting on the counter picks up all of our local stations just fine and even tunes in stations from over 60 miles away with no static. The viewing angle of the LCD is very narrow making it terribly hard for more than one person sitting down to be able to watch much of anything on TV. I would like to be able to give readers some insight on the performance of the CD/DVD player that comes integrated with it, but unfortunantely my only experience with that feature was listening to it skip repeatedly for 10 minutes while it tried to play a brand new CD before the entire unit shut off leaving only the TV tuner section functional. I was able to switch it to "CD" just long enough to eject my disk (which plays just fine in all of my other players) before it shutdown again and never came back to life. I had high hopes for this little unit, especially when I first turned it on to be greeted with the Samsung logo on the LCD screen, but after using it for a little over a week I have to give it a 1 Star rating because I cant give it anything lower.
Great card, worked perfectly with it's SD adapter on a Treo 650 palm phone.I have different types of media on it like applications, music, pictures and video on it.No troubles at all.
I just purchased this as a replacement from my Sony P-72 3.2 meg camera. WOW! This camera is so much more improved from only a couple years ago. Aside from the 5.1 megapixel count, this camera excels in almost every conceivable area relevant to compacts.First off, this camera starts up in less than a second or so--truly fast compared to other similarly priced cameras. This feature is essential when attempting to capture that oh so special kodak...er...sony moment in a blink.Secondly, the camera is beautiful. Sony got it right this time when designing a sturdy, compact and lightweight technological masterpiece. True, it's not as small as its even lighter cousin--the T-1, or the Pentax Optio S4i and Casio Ex-z4, but it passes the pants pocket test with flying colors. Additionally, when compared to the T-1, this camera uses the regular memory stick size and not the smaller duo like the T-1. Sooooo, if you already own a sony, this is a natural upgrade.Some other excellent features on the P-100 are the manual overides. You can adjust the shutter speed and aperature which, for a camera in this class, is a true rarity.Unlike the T-1, this cam does have a tripod mount, a no brainer for any serious photographer. I also am enjoying the extremely high quality video mode; although not the most important selling point, having the ability to take camcorder like videos with sound for unlimited amounts of time (unlike 30 second segments from many other cams) is handy.Another amazing feature is the battery life. I remember my first sony digital camera--the DSC-P50 2.1 mega pixel. It's battery life was dismal. My P-72 was slightly improved, but still suffered from chronic battery munchies. The P-100 fully charged can take pictures for over 200 minutes! If you're on the display modes, it can last almost double that--another breathtaking accomplishment. The info lithium works well in calculating the remaining battery life--a major complaint from owners of other cameras like Canon that lack this feature. Lastly, it is a proprietary battery, so purchasing an additional one is recommended.Needless to say, the 1.8&quot; lcd is gorgeous, just like the past sony cameras I've had. It's extremely hi-res and I have no difficulty seeing it in sunlight. The lcd's navigation is similar to earlier sony cams with a few new additions like a light metering box.Overall, I'm tremendously pleased with the picture quality from this puppy. I envision this camera lasting well into early-mid 2005 when Sony will release yet another improvement. Until then, I highly recommend this for most anybody who appreciates quality and functionality incorporated into a lightweight package.
I purchased this product for Christmas from Staples as it was cheaper at the time. I am in love with this printer. It creates high quality photo's quickly. It has several great features included and does come with handy software for making adjustments either on your PC or on the printer itself.One thing I must say however, is that the type of photo paper you are using makes a HUGE difference. Epson Premium Glossy is by far the best when used with this. It is, in all honestly, difficult to tell the difference between a digitally printed photo and a traditional film photograph.The printer itself is very cost effective for those with a budget in mind. The only thing that is missing from the package is the much needed USB female/female cord to attach it to the pc for a direct pc print.The unit does take several types of memory cards and has a very clean viewing screen.On board controls are very user friendly and even has some extra nifty printing features such as sepia toning.I really recommend this printer for those wanting an outstanding photo at an even better price!
It's entirely possible that it's just a coincidence, but my DVD player stopped working entirely after I tried to use this cleaner. It would not recognize the cleaning disc, and now it won't recognize anything else either. The directions are pretty straightforward, so I don't think I did anything wrong. Again - it may well be coincidental. But I have to say I'm not overjoyed with the experience.
the product is a fantastic help in operating multiple devices with ease. easy to set up. my only issue (which is minor but annoying at times) is the navigation (up , down , left , right) ring does not respond easily to the touch. sometimes I have to push it several times to get the response.otherwise, a great product that solves an serious challenge for one with multiple components to control (even hidden in the cabinet) rf to ir is the solution.
I purchased the cd cases for my rubber stamps. I am converting the rubber stamps from blocks to acrylic and the cases are the correct size and take up so little room. It was difficult to find the regular cases. Thank you
I BOUGHT THIS SONY TABLE RADIO FOR MY WIFE. SHE LIKES THE SOUND OF THIS RADIO MUCH BETTER THAN THE ON WE HAVE NOW! A VERY GOOD PRODUCT FROM SONY!!IT WOULD BE MUCH BETTER IF IT HAVE A LIGHTED DIAL!!!
I am a light sleeper, so I do startle easily with alarm clocks. The graduwake ramp up alarm is great. It ramps at just the right pace to give you time to wake up before it's at the maximum. I wake up now without having a heart attack. It also has a low setting for the brightness of the display. The normal setting actually works fine for me. The green color of the display is easy on the eyes. Battery backup was very important to me as well. This takes a standard 9 volt battery for backup.With all of the great features on this clock (as documented in other reviews), you can't go wrong.
Having purchased this bag for my Pentax K10D SLR camera about six months ago, I felt it prudent to remark upon it. This camera pack performs beautifully through any sort of weathering task.The waterproof comportment easily holds my camera, three lenses, two extra batteries, the charger, a few filters, and several memory cards. Above that there is another compartment that is excellent for misc. items like a water bottle or raincoat; however this area is not waterproof.The inner dividers are totally customizable so one can put any shape lens or camera in the spot they want. Plus, the whole inside compartment is removable but not waterproof by itself.The unique zipper, to keep water out, is a little tricky and stiff at times and at first when you get it, the zipper needs to be lubricated. (This grease is provided)The straps on the backpack are very comfortable. There is padding on the back as well as the straps making it ideal for hiking or just mundane walks. In addition, the pack has waist and chest straps to tighten the shoulder straps together and add to the comfort and support.Overall, this pack performs great! The size is fairly large resembling a backpacking daypack. The zipper can be tricky if cold which may hinder quick removal of a camera, but to have a waterproof bag to protect one's sizable investments is well worth the delay.This bag is definitely a must for wilderness and nature photographers or someone just dealing with the harsh elements trying to capture a moment in time.
Received the printer in factory packaging. It was very easy to install and set up. I've used it for about 3 weeks now to fax, copy and print text and photos. Every thing has worked well. The only complaint I have is the lack of guidance in the printer's manual on how photo paper should be oriented when making copies. I wasted photo paper because of this.
This bag has so many space on it and I can fit anything and everything in it. It's very useful and I'd recommend this canon bag to everyone.
I bought this for my zune and it came pretty fast. It fits well, but makes the already large zune larger. But it does it's protecting job pretty well because of how big it is and that was all I was concerned about.
Works perfect for my I-Phone 4S. My only complaint is that there is a constant noise that emanates from the tape deck. I do not know if this is the case for all cassette adapters. Also, when the music is turned up you cannot hear it. But when its off, or the music is quiet, it is very distracting. That is the only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars.Update: apparently it only makes that noise when it is really cold in the cab. Once it warms up I do not hear the noise anymore.
I bought this to use on a tripod that I found for free that was missing it's own quick release portion. Bolted it on and it's like a new tripod to me! Made of plastic. I use both a Vado HD pocket camera as well as my Canon 7D on it and it holds both well.
This cable is excellent. Works great and is made with good materials, nice and sturdy. I used it to run cabling from my router clear across my house, thru the floor boards and thru my crawl space.
Seriously, that's the thing about the Bose products that I do own to include the iPod SoundDock. The sound quality is so clear it becomes difficult to distinguish when too loud is reached.I work in an office environment, and this system will carry crystal clear sound down the hallway and around corners, through walls, etc.It takes a while to gauge what is 'acceptable' volume level, but where ever that may be the Bose is up to the challenge. Placed in a corner the rumblinb of the bass is extraordinary (I've had people look for the powered subwoofer).Anyway, I really can't say enough good things about this unit.In the interest of being fair though, I would not recommend this unit to be repeatedly portable like a more traditional 'boom box'... as the docking station section itself appears (I repeat: appears) to not lending itself to much, if any, structural stresses.
I bought these for listening to music and have been disappointed since I first heard them. They make pretty decent game speakers because they handle decent volume without too much distortion, but the sound is too odd for good music speakers. The downward facing midrange speakers make for very uneven sound in the midrange with pronounced peaks around 2kHz (imagine talking into cupped hands). The treble from the 4 drivers is fine; the bass tends towards slight boominess aggravated by a too-high crossover point on the bass control. It seems that the design of these speakers was motivated more by looks than by good sound.
I was skeptical because I've tried different FM transmitters with poor results. I am very picky about the clarity of my music and I get easily frustrated with static. Having said that, I love this product. I have to remind myself that it's an FM Transmitter. I live in the Twin Cities, MN and drive between St. Paul and Minneapolis every day. I've had NO trouble with interference. It's very easy to use and I have not had any trouble reading the display numbers like some reviewers have mentioned.So even for someone like me that is very picky when it comes to listening to good quality, clear music, I strongly recommend this product.
The picture and description are not accurate, the coupler does not accept, or retain, standard telephone or Cat5e networking plugs.
Bought this motion sensor to detect animals coming on our deck at night. It works great but also detects the wind blowing the grill cover and rocking chairs. The only way to adjust the sensitivity is to place narrow strips of black electricians tape on each side of the detection window to narrow the detection field.. After several nights of trial and error I found the sweet spot and it works fine.This unit can be set to detect day and night or just night. The range I am using is around 10 feet between sensor and receiver.
Cons:- The black paint where you hold the pen peels off, you are leaft with an unsightly yellowish copper color.- Black and red ink are bad quality and fade in an out. Red in my pen is actually intermittement.- The cap at he top is too tall and sticks out noticably.Pros:- Better than the skinny stylus.________________________________Bottom line. I wouldn't buy it again.
bottom line, this lens takes amazing pictures you just can't get with any other lens for this camera. Worth every penny.
Given I was purchasing a PS3 and an HD television, I wanted to get the best connecting cable I could. Figuring I would purchase this and use it until I found something better, I ended up staying with this cable. Even the Gold HDMI Cables I purchased didn't work any better. I've since purchased these for my parents and suggested them to friends. No one has been disappointed. And I don't think you will be either.
Plug and start using. nothing complicated~ worked as it is described ^.^easily buy again if i need moregreat product! cheaap tooo
I bought 3 of these backdrops in Azure, Cinnamon and Twilight. I like them alot. If you look at the images for these mine are the two child shots. I bought 5 feet of white baseboard and clamped it to the bottom of the backdrop and I was set. They are a nice weight and photograph well. The blue shows up a tad lighter in the picture then it actually is but thats because I had quite a lot of light coming in. I expect these to be great for Senior headshots as well.
Please don't buy this. Save your money and get a known brand name one. Motion pictures are blurry still shot far away pictures are blurry. This is garbage, not good for someone who is just starting, anyone who is new to photography would know this is crap. I bought this for my wife,she is sooo unhappy, and I can see the quality sucks. Don't buy this.
I purchased this All In One from Amazon in October of last year and cannot say enough good things about it. I love the ease of operation and installation was a breeze. The only negative things about it are; my SD card will not fit the slot provided and since I've upgraded to Vista the fax utility is unavailable. I rarely use the fax so that isn't a big issue and I'm still able to send and receive faxes, I just am not able to fax from my computer. Lexmark is working on making that utility compatible with Vista though. Their customer support is above average, certainly better than my experiences with HP and Norton. The ink is also very reasonable and lasts me quite a while. Also, unlike the Epson I had previously, I don't have to clean the print heads, (wasting ink!), if I don't print something every day or two. Great printer!
Ok, so I'll admit - the only reason I originally bought this was because I figured a Canon accessory was better than a no-name accessory that was $5 cheaper. I knew that might be a mistake, but I risked it.Turns out I was right - this risk paid off, and I'm very happy with it.The big feature that this has going for it is that it is designed from scratch to fit easily onto your camera strap, so you can always have it with the camera (and it stays there really securely).This means I don't have to worry about carrying MORE stuff with me. Anything that means I have more options when taking photos without any additional fuss is worth a few dollars.For the rest, well it does exactly what it is supposed to. It's not going to improve your photos, but it will let you do things that are hard - if not impossible - to do without a remote.Highly recommended for all levels of skill & ability. You will use this.
Can't really rave about a keyboard and mouse but they do what they are supposed to. The mouse has a nice, solid feel.
I'm using this cable for another speaker off my fender comboacroos the room. Wasn't sure if I wanted another speaker so far away,glad I tried it. This cable seems fine although I may switch to a monster later on. Cheapest price on 12 gauge and still a usable short length. Ilooked on M.F. z sound G.C. and definately the cheapest. Not the best or even mid I'm sure but better quality than say live wire. It definately meets the need and chunky ol'12 guage for cheap is nice.
This mouse is awesome. It is also a conversation piece from it's sleek design and also the docking port. Once you use it, you will not use another mouse.
Having worn the letters off of my last Microsoft Natural keyboard and since friends complained (what happened to touch typing???) I figured it's time to replace it. I like the layout as it is more comfortable than flat keyboards and all the extra buttons have been very convenient. I love the 5 favourite website buttons! Haven't found much use for the zoom yet, but I'm sure I will. The only thing I miss are the cut/copy/paste buttons that I use constantly on my work computer.
I purchased these after reading one of the previous reviews claiming they are a good step above the Apple. NOT TRUE!!!First of all, they are very uncomfortable. The ipod earphones are like heaven compared to these. Even the cord itself. You cannot adjust the cord at all on these earphones. The left earphone has a really long cable and the right one is much shorter. They aren't even even.Next, the sound. There is NO BASS. The original ipod phones gave much more bass. These sound like you're listening to your grandpa's old radio. There is virtually no bass.STAY CLEAR OF THIS PRODUCT. I actually bought these at Walmart for $18. Complete waste of money. I'm using my standard earphones in the gym with the ipod.
We were looking for an under-cabinet TV for a new kitchen project. We couldn't have found a better choice than Sharp's 13&quot; Aquos.The white model worked best with our kitchen decor (other choices are silver and black).The Aquos is incredibly well-designed. You can set it on a surface with the default stand, or mount it to hang under a cabinet with the included mounting kit.Installation was a little tricky. I really wanted to hide all of the wires and TV cable up under the cabinet. The under-mount includes a stylish, color-coordinated box for this purpose, but getting all of the wires inside was a bit of a challenge. I ultimately made a trip to the hardware store for longer bolts as those included were about 1/2&quot; shorter than needed for the thickness of our counters.With this small hurdle cleared, I was able to under-mount the Aquos, and then really began to appreciate the design. Wires and cable are completely hidden. The TV cable and electric input flows down through the inside of the swing arm to the back of the TV. The rear of the the Aquos has inputs anything you could connect to a full-sized TV. A snap-on panel reveals the inputs and hides them once you've attached whatever wires you need to connect.With setup done, sit back and enjoy the Aquos' crisp LCD picture and clear sound. The stylish Aquos is a joy to behold, and quickly becomes the centerpiece of your kitchen.The Aquos is not just beautiful; it's a perfect marriage of form and function. The LCD rotates 180 degrees left to right, and the swing arm folds up to stash the unit under the cabinet, thus freeing up a little extra cabinet space. I never fold it up, however. It just looks so gorgeous hanging in its normal spot. A stylish remote is included.Even customer service is great. I had an issue that I couldn't find in the manual (I accidentally reset the audio to receive the Spanish language translation on some channels). I left an e-mail with customer service, but didn't really expect much help. To my surprise I had an e-mail within two hours that solved the problem.Bravo, Aquos!
This is the best portable music device that I ever purchased. I have been listening to music for many years and always had some sort of portable device to bring with me. I am cautious when a new device comes on the market because I've seen them come and go.My son went out and bought this device and showed me how it worked and its storage capacity. After listening to the Nomad I was impressed how great it sounded. I went out and purchaed my own and have to tell you that I am very pleased with this device.I find the Nomad very easy to use and todate I have 617 cds loaded on this device. (I still have over 6,000 MB of space left.)If you are a music fanatic like I am this is the device for you.I take this device with me to work, in the car and on airplanes and find this is the perfect device for all my needs. It is larger than an ipod, but I don't care since it is more convenient than caring around a cd player, 20 or 30 cds and portable speakers.I have dropped this device in its case a number of times and it keeps going without any problems.Keep on rockin'.
This PCI card adds 2 Macintosh 9 pin DIN serial ports, and a 25 pin scsi port to a Mac running Mac OS 9. A software driver (system extension) is required to make it work. Practically speaking, it does not work with Mac OS X.I used one of these OrangeMicro Grappler+ SCSI & serial PCI cards in my "Graphite" "Digital Audio" Mac G4/466 for several years (2000-2005). It worked great for what I was doing. What I was doing was mostly sync-ing my Palm3, and downloading my Garmin GPS 48. When Mac OSX came out there were several firmware updates that were supposed to make it compatible with Mac OSX, but they really didn't work, so I flashed it back to the older firmware & only used it in Mac OS 9. By the time I made a complete transition to Mac OSX, I gave up on the OrangeMicro Grappler+ card, and got a Keyspan USB-serial adapter instead. That also worked great for years, until I finally got a newer Palm which came with a USB cable. I still use a Keyspan adapter for the GPS.This PCI card has the "old standard" 25 pin scsi female port as the external port, and a 50 pin internal port for a ribbon cable directly to an internal hard drive. (same 2 standard ports since the Mac Plus).This card is dated 2000. I did use the scsi as well, and it worked fine for zip drives, etc. I don't recall any problems with this card. I really liked it when I was using Mac OS 9.
After doing a lot of research for multi-function printers I selected this printer and love it! I wanted a laser since it's cheaper to maintain (no $$$ ink cartridges) and didn't really need color (since I have a very nice photo printer for the rare times I want to print in color). I love the duplex mode (double side printing) to save paper and it'll automatically print 'n' pages to one physical page which is also handy. I have it networked between my computer and my husband's so we both can use it. (DSL connection with separate Linksys router and DSL modem.)All wasn't 100% rosey at first.... I connected it via my network and it worked great but due to a problem using it while connected via VPN to my employer, I decided to use the USB connection (when I was on VPN I couldn't see the printer). I got all features working fine except for the scanning (it wouldn't scan at all). After reading so many bad reviews of Brother's tech support I was leary to call them but after many reinstalls w/o luck, I finally called them. The support folks were GREAT!! I ended up calling twice; one for help uninstalling the network drivers and again for a scanning problem. The second call I was on the phone for almost an hour and they found a patch (from Scansoft) to my original VPN problem as well as a registry patch (from Microsoft) for the USB scanning problem. The fix for the uninstall problem was because I had to log in as Administrator not just be in the admin group (I'm running Win2k) so that's why I couldn't completely switch from network connection to USB (the network drivers were still partially installed). In both calls, the tech support folks were helpful, pleasant, and knowledgeable.The only remaining problem is configuring the fax with an answering machine. The manual has a lot of info but their explanation of the features for the fax isn't all that clear. Right now I don't need the fax much so I'll wait a bit and call tech support back again later.I love this printer, I like that it has all the features I need in one nicely packaged unit, and for a change, I have good things to say about a company's tech support. (Every company says customers are number one, but only a tiny % actually mean it.)Other reviewers have complained about the included scanning software (Paperport 8.0 SE from Scansoft) but so far so good, it works ok for me. I haven't tried the OCR feature though but supposedly it'll let me scan pure-text documents for later edits (like in Word) as well as let me search for docments by providing words inside of the document (not just file name which isn't too useful).I ended up purchasing this printer at PCuniverse (free shipping and no sales tax) for the same price listed here. The reviews of the MFC 8840 printers in Amazon were a great help in selecting which printer to purchase.
Bought from another online retailer. Entire VCR side not working from right out of the box. Vendor tested and confirms entirely defective. Don't waste your money.
I use this headset most of the day plugged in to my mobile phone. It's lasted for years, once I learned to not use the mute button on the headset cord. Instead, I use the mute on my phone. Plantronics pleasantly exchanged my first headset when the mute button (a slide toggle or switch) stopped working...on mute. The inline control has mute, listening volume and another control that I think is microphone volume. It's nice to not have to reach to my ear to adjust any of these.The fit of the headset is great. I hardly notice it's there, and I like that the microphone is close to my mouth. It gives me confidence that folks on the other end can clearly hear me. Bluetooth never gives me that confidence.I also use the headset with Skype calls using the included USB adapter.If something happened to this one, I would buy another.
This was making me skeptical at first about ordering online, but it turned out the same as if I purchased it at a store.
Whoever says that this thing has amazing battery life probably doesn't own a RioVolt. They must be reading the product manual and just regurgitating it out there. The battery life on the sp90 is somewhere between 3 to 5 hours. It is nowhere near the 15 hours that they claim. However, I have had no problems playing CDs or mp3s, and no problems with skip (haven't really used it during exercise.) It's nice to have around and you can just switch around your mixes by changing CDs, which is nice.
The unit is not bad for its ability to charge the ipod while on DC and for its decent and very customizable IQ with videos. The photos don't look good on its LCD screen at all due to blowing out of highlights and distortion of color. The audio is OK, but not great and there is a picking up of the drive's whine and noise that most of the time gets through the speakers at the highest volume settings you will need. I used the Ipod 80GIG video and it fit in the iFlip OK with the 60GIG bracket that came with the iFlip.As for Tiger Direct, I had to call 5 times to arange for the return and full refund with a call tag due to a bad pixel on the screen! Every time someone said a different thing and 2 people promised me to issue call tags for return. Both did nothing. On the fifth call I got lucky and spoke with a nice guy who has just assured me that he will issue a call tag and gave me his extension number for future reference. So... they do have some good people working for them, but what a hassle this has been! We will see if they come through with the refund for the unit that came from them with a dead pixel. I will post a follow up if and when they do!...As to the unit, I suggest buying locally and checking it out thoroughly and with a return policy.It is also not small nor light, so don't think you will carry it along in your pocket of the coat or jacket. This is for these times you go on the plane or the train for a long trip. The audio and video can be just as easily connected from the ipod to any TV or monitor so you don't need the Iflp to do it although it can. Enjoy....
With the Celeron processor things are a little pokey with CPU intensive applications, but for the money this is an excellent notebook. Used mainly for word processing it performs flawlwssly. I have encountered no problems with installing any software (except for MS Office-first drag the annoying Office 60 day demo to the trash or you may have trouble), nor any difficulties with extrenal hardware such as multiple printers and flash memory. I routinely use much higher end products, mainly by Dell and Apple, and the display, keyboard & touchpad ergonomics and all around user friendliness of the A85 compare favorably with the much more costly competitors. Very good product...I'm going to buy another one for my wife!
Received this Inno as a gift last year. Was thrilled with it for the first 3 months and then started to have problems with turning it on once out of the docking cradle. Followed all the recommendations that came in the booklet but nothing helped. I believe that this inno came with a defective battery so called Pioneer's customer service which gave me no suggestions and offered no help. I then sent 3 snail mails to their corporate headquarters which in return received no acknowledgement. I then emailed on their web site and received no acknowledgment. I would not recommend this unit to anyone. I believe products are only as good as their customer service and Pioneer proved to me to be the worst there is.
This is a great little camera!! the photos are quick and clear. processing time is a lot less than my last olympus. This little gem fits in your pocket nicely for quick easy access while on the go. Great little camera..love it!!!
Overall, these disks have been reliable and affordable. They work well for backing up my computer as well as for recording music.
The cutter is practical and precise, but the blade is not that sharp and sometimes I need to double cut the same art... I am cutting presentation cards...
i love the ease of the cordless mouse and keyboard, I have not had a corded mouse in over 2 years because it used to make me feel tied down
We produce books-on-CD, but when we record live, we use a small, studio-quality tape recorder for convenience. We then ship the masters to a popular nationwide service for transference to CD.Our old tape-to-tape machine just couldn't be repaired again, and we needed to back up a master fast. I ordered the Teac W790R because I knew I could have it overnighted. We were all surprised by the excellent backup tapes it produced, and have continued to use it.And our technician couldn't be happier. It's just a great deal, especially for the price.
I bought this card because it came with a cable. Giving the card only a 5 rating. Not super impressed by the editing software, MyDVD. It only burns VCD's with basic functions. In order to burn DVD's you have to purchase the upgrade. I will probably end up purchasing more sophisticated software for editing. I installed it on my Dell Dimension 8200 running Win XP. Plug and play just like the instuctions say. Easy to install, Win XP recognized the new hardware, couldn't be easier! Economical card, gets the job done.
I was skeptical as I have Hewlett Packard brand LCD TV's, and the remote control codes for other universal's are non-existant. Well today my dog, Sergeant Major, an English Bull Terrier...decided it'd be really cool to eat the remote for my HP TV. Now, I was forced to buy a universal remote. Through friends, I've always heard about the awesome Logitech Harmony line. I had considered first the XBox 360 Harmony, but decided to go with the 550 as it's the same price and looks a bit nicer.I got home, opened it....wow. They have HP TV codes! Set up is really simple for anyone maintaining the least bit of common sense. Simply choose your brand in the software and type in the device's name/number designation usually found on front or on the back of your device.In about 10 minutes the 550 was working as expected and then some. The "Activity" feature is great, making turning on all devices for a desired experience a one-button process. It controls my Comcast DVR/HD box, HP TV, and XBox 360 with no problems, all functions are working properly. It also has cool blue back lights!
After reading other people's reviews about the Coby I was hesitant to get one. But I've had mine for a few days now and I am very happy with it. Nothing about it was hard to do. I installed the software, plugged in the Coby then ran the picture viewer in that order. You must first choose the photos from your own library then they get added to the left side. Then out of the pics you just added you must select the ones you want to add to the Coby and they get added to the right side. Then you click the button on the top right corner of the screen and it begins the actual process.It would be nice if a protector or cover was made for this because the screen is very easy to scratch. You may also need to crop the photos so they are viewable the way you like. I removed the chain and hook attached to it and it is hooked to my keychain by the small circle, you'll see if you get one.Overall, I do like it. I think that the price is still to high for it though. I would pay around $10 for it from a store.
I bought this camera more than three years ago and have been using it ever since. I'm not the kind of person that takes pictures all the time, but enjoy taking pictures during trips and family/friends reunions. What decided me to buy the R607 were its low price (very cheap in comparison with similar cameras at the time) and my previous experience with HP products (I own a HP desktop, a HP laptop, a HP PDA...).Regarding to this camera, it takes excellent pictures. I love the panorama function for taking landscape photos. 4MP is more than enough for a non-professional photographer. It has a lot of functions that I didn't use too often, but many could find useful. It can fit a cheap, very compatible SD memory card to improve its capacity.Nevertheless, it has some downsides. First of all, the LCD display is quite small. You can get used to it, but since newer cameras come with larger displays, you can be tempted to go that way instead. The software has given me some headaches lately, but I suspect I could fix the bugs reinstalling it from the beginning. And the battery endurance has started to show some shortfall, but I think its normal after 3+ years of continued use.Overall I'm very satisfied with the camera's performance. Now its time for me to buy a new one, and I'll stick to HP for that.
This Head Cleaner Tape worked just as advertised. We were having solid lines across the screen and couldn't use the camera. With just one use of this tape, the camera is back to working fine.
I also bought ipod 4G nano, so I have a comparation. Uploading a vedio in iTurn to Zune is very very slow, because it need time to convert the vedio format, I think.
Hey people, if you have any reservations about buying this product because it is reconditioned, worry not. I got mine the other day and there's absolutely no evidence of them ever having been used/touched in any way. And they sound real nice. I would give them 4.5 stars because they tend to get a bit bright when played at high volumes, but at normal (non-deafening) levels, they sound wonderful (Esp. with acoustic-type music). I've just come to expect god-like quality from any piece of audio equipment I purchase. They work pretty well with iPod too.... you just need to have the volume pretty high. Oh, and these suckers are VERY comfortable. Is there better out there? Maybe, but for (...), you can't really go wrong here (when purchasing an iPod, I listened to those (...) Bose triports they're trying to sell, and they sounded/felt like total (...) in comparison to the 590's). Hell, you can probably sell them for about the same price you pay here. So, if you've never heard a good stereo, give youself a treat and buy these, they're probably the cheapest way into high fidelity that I know of. Oh, and if you give these a try, you may want to give 'em a few days before you really judge them. Although I've always been skeptical of this "breaking in" of audio equipment, I seem to like the sound better a week after getting them (~40 hrs use). Who knows, maybe they're just "really growing on me," to quote the Darkness (Hey, what's a review without a Darkness quote anyways?). Enjoy.
Love Pelican cases and have this one case to carry:3 x GoPro's in their cases and mounts along with spare battery/mounts1 x 7" portable tv as external/larger monitor1 x Flip camera1 x wide angle lens for Flip1 x Panasonic camcorder with spare batteries1 x HV30 with Raynox wide angle lens and GL-2 hood (keep attached to camera) and 3 spare batteries1 x Rode shotgun micThis all fits very nicely in this case and leaves plenty of cushion between everything. I plan on getting another one for my still photography kit.I used various forms of Pelican cases while in the Marine Corps and if you have something you want to protect, these are the cases for you, hands down!
Compared to others I've seen and worked with, this one is really great and simple to use. For a few extra bucks you can actually get quality which will last you a long time. This is just a crimper so there's not a lot to say but I can say for someone making cables all day (do people still do that?), the grip is good and for flat cables, it cuts and strips at the same time so your hands all-in-all should feel fine 4 hours into it.Only complaint I have is that for rounded cable, even for a thicker cable, the blade doesn't hit it enough which is odd because every crimper I've used that has this feature manages to at least do that.. (towards the back of the crimper there is a little place to lay your rounded cable down). I tried on two different cables from different companies. I realize why they'd design it low - to accommodate thicker cables so they dont get cut too deep. The solution here is to carefully move the crimper back while you twist the cable with your other hand forward, flip the cable over - do it again then take the casing off which after only doing it a few times I got the hang of it.I've seen some fake reviews on here like most product reviews I see, but this really is great for the money. Out of all the crimpers on the interweb, this one is the most durable, offers the most features for the lowest cost. Newegg which sells this for more has it as its top crimper with a perfect 5 star rating... so yeah, no need to guess anymore...unless the second paragraph I said bothers you, then for that you can get a super cheap stripper which a lot of people like using separate anyways...still this is the one to get!
After a year of owning this printer we finally had to switch it out for a cheaper Brother with more features and functioning software. This All in one prints really well after you manage to configure it. The scanning software still doesnt work on the networtk with Vista. Duplexing is limited. No wifi. The toner and drums are expensive. If you have XP and are connected directly to it, it works really well, if not, its a gamble.
The size of this fellow is perfect, easy to carry - and robust enough to hold my SLR cameras as well as the Contour film cameras
I love this camera. It is fun and easy to use. The photos are great right out of the box and it is pretty fast. I used to have a Sony Cybershot 7MP point and shoot and was unhappy with the color, image quality, and auto-focus speed. The moment of opportunity for perfect shot were often lost and the images were not that great. This camera is fast and produces great quality photos. Definately worth the money to get away from the constraints of a point and click type camera.
These discs are the best I've found for little or no errors as well as durability. The discs are triple coated and scratch much less than other brands. Well worth the extra pennies!
A needed extra if you use a indoor WiFi antenna. The downside being that it is a bit pricey for a 7 foot cable.
These headphones are comfortable and they don't come off easily when working out or running. The sound quality is average at best w/ decent bass. However, anyone within a few feet from you can hear your music when you turn up the volume.
I love these headphones! I wasn't sure about buying the at first because of the negative comments I saw (pads coming off and being hard to put back, constantly falling off ears while running etc.), but this one positive, detailed review I saw looked like it was from someone who knew headphones. That's what convinced me to try them. Glad I did.The only reason I rated comfort 4/5 was because the headphones don't always stay in perfect position (the back part tilting down a bit) and I can feel it when it does that. It's not too big a deal, but it probably will be for others who try at least as hard as me to get it right the first time.Nevertheless, 5 stars!
I received my unit yesterday. It took about an hour to get it up and running on my home network. For the most part it has worked flawlessly and is a big improvement in speed over using a Win98 machine and WinProxy as a firewall/router.However, there is one tidbit of info that seems to be missing from the quickstart instructions (and maybe from the manual -- I looked for it but didn't see it). It is that you must have a crosslink cable from your DSL modem to the WAN input of the router, a pass-through cable doesn't work. It took a bit of trial and error to figure that out.Other than that omission in the manual, it seems to be a very good product.
The SanDisk SDMX2-1024 Sansa e140 1 gb audio player is everything I wanted. Extremely easy to operate once I figured it out, runs forever on a single battery, great memory for audio books with an additional 2gb expansion slot. My friend got one that defaulted to Japanese but we fixed the problem on the menu. The price is stupendous for the amazing quality of sound. Radio pick-up is excellent. I don't download music and bought it for books and could not be more pleased.
I bought this unit to use in my home. I was greatly disappointed in the the performance from day 1. The keyboard works great. I haven't had a problem with it. The mouse is a completely different story. No matter what color/texture surface you use, the performance is very choppy. I have to click numerous times to get it to respond and you can forget double clicking.I thought maybe this is just a problem that I have at home so I brought it to work. My mouse is 2 feet from the computer and I'm still having the same problems.My advice? Buy another product.
I used 25 feet cable before this (diff seller) and picture was intermittent from sony DVD player to LCD. Seemed like too much attenuation due to length. This cable is 15 feet and thin compared to 25 feet. But no more issues. due to thin nature of cable it is also easy to fit in a conduit.
PROS:good.simple.nice interface.hard drived.PLAYS mp3s,video(mpeg4,mp4),and can store photos 30 GB SPACE!CONS:Battery life for video is really poor!OVERALL:LIKE IT! 5 Stars! Recommend by me! :)Perfect for gifts!
For the price it works great. We are actually still using it after a few years. It is great for the price that we paid. I would recommend it if you need one.
I highly recommend this seller! Item just as described and fast shipping!! A++++++++++++++ Mahaloz!!!
hard to find item, but need to use in my embroidery machine. Will purchase more at a later date. I always go to Amazon first for any type of item.
This is a very good cammera for the price. The features are good the size is perfect theres nothing more you really need. the only bad thing is the batteries they suck up fast so buy rechargables. and if your a bigginer dont worry about buying a new memory card 8 megabites is usually enogh and all you do is plug it in to a computer and boom they are there and your card is empty again! BUY IT
This Nikon is an awesome deal. It takes beatiful pictures with ease. We live in Alaska and find this camera truly captures what you are looking at.
Conventional wisdom says that primes (lenses of a fixed focal length without the ability to zoom) have better optical quality than zooms, and that's almost always true. But in a few rare cases, zooms can be better than the available primes (see Nikon's incredible 14-24/2.8 for an example), and in others the difference in quality is so small that it becomes functionally irrelevant. So it is with this lens.Both Canon and Nikon have phenomenal "long guns" in their lineup: 200/2, 300/2.8, 400/2.8, 500/4, 600/4. Each of these is bigger, heavier, and more expensive than the last, with the 200/2 and 300/2.8 being roughly 6 pounds and $5,000 while the 600/4 is closer to 11 pounds and $10,000. And they all deliver amazing image quality with near-instant autofocus performance... but none of them can zoom. And to cover the 200mm to 400mm range, you'd need to spend $18,000 and carry around nearly 22 pounds. You'd get lenses with larger apertures and could either shoot faster or in less light... but if you can live with f/4 (and I can absolutely live with it, even for wildlife in Botswana or airshows at dusk), then you can get that range for $6,000 and 7 pounds, or add in a 1.4x TC-14EII teleconverter to get a 280-560 f/5.6 lens that is still stunningly sharp.If you're making enough money to buy the primes, and you don't miss the ability to zoom, and you're willing to carry two or three big primes around with you (along with 2-3 bodies to put on them), then this lens may not be attractive to you. But for everyone else, who either cannot or will not pay $18,000 and carry 22 pounds of glass, this lens is a bloody godsend. The image quality is incredible, the AF performance is extremely fast, and there is not much of a difference in either IQ or AF from this lens to any of the big primes. A little, yes; but not a lot. And no other zoom on the market, from any company and at any price, can offer the speed and quality this one does.I've used this lens since 2007, on three different bodies: the D200, D300, and now the top-of-the-line 24-megapixel beast of the D3x. Even on the D3x, this lens provides more resolution than what the camera can deliver. Don't try this lens if you can't buy it... it's absolutely addictive. The one thing to keep in mind if you're moving into the "big guns" is that 7 pounds does not sound like much, until you're holding it up with your left hand for a few hours, a foot away from your face, and trying to hold it steady. Even with VR, long lenses do take some practice, some strength, and some technique; so get lots of practice, and don't expect to be able to get the very best possible quality from this (or any comparable) lens in your first few days or weeks with it.
easy to install solo. secure mounting for 50in tv. instructions were simple and precise for doing it right the first time.
the setup was a round-about. the inadequate booklet does not describe that you need to set up the hard drive in the macs' disc utility and i had to utilize the online trouble shooting in order to get the hard drive to work on the mac. The mac will not be able to utilize the drive until you do this. the manual should assume little to no computer maintenance experience and explain this. do your research in advance and do not expect to have it up and running quickly if you are not familiar with the inner workings. doable for the average user but takes some work.
Just like a lot of us I bought one of these, thinking that it would be better than the Ipod (bigger screen etc.). I use Microsoft Vista, and first of all the device is not recognized, so I try to download the drivers and no luck, it simply doesn't work under Vista. So I go to my wife's windows XP machine and I start fiddling with it, after few unsuccessful tries (hours!) I am finally able to listen to my own songs from Zune.Zune's interface is clearly not as good as the Ipod, the Ipod does make sense and it's a no brainer, the creators of Zune probably focussed on getting the Zune as cheap as they could so they can hope to make a few sales so they didn't focus on the interface, and/or computer support. After hours wasted I understood that the Zune is completely unusable and I will not wait 6 months that Microsoft releases a patch for it to somewhat make it work. I am returning it to the store today to get an Ipod, it's a no brainer, the Ipod is the same price and WORKS.If you are thinking about buying one of these, then don't. Get an Ipod.
My mom needed a router and this fit the bill - good price, speed, and brand. The only issue was that since she has a mac, we ended up having an IT professional come in to do the actual installation since you can't use the auto-install. It apparently wasn't too bad to do, just not something she could have done on her own.
I bought these headphones based on reading many of these reviews. The selling point for me was the reported great sounded quality and I was interested in the 'no tangle' wires.First of all the headphones seem to carry substantially more weight than normal in-ear headphones. This is my biggest gripe with the product. The things need to be shoved and turned in your ear to get a good seal otherwise you will not only lose sound quality but they will fall out of your ears with just normal moving around. I can't mention how many times I dropped F bombs because of the inability to keep them in my ears. A little clip comes with the headphones that allows you to attach the wire to your clothes so they don't fall out as easily, but it's really just a band-aid for the problem.Secondly after reading the rave reviews about 'how the bass is fantastic' and these are comparable to high end headphones I was underwhelmed after first listen. I first tried the cone ear buds and they were uncomfortable so I switched to the traditional ear buds. In comparison to the $40 Sony headphones I use at work every day the mids sound better with the Monster's but the bass and highs really seem about the same. I learned to twist the headphone in the year to seal it well and it sounds a lot better but it's just not comfortable and not that significant.I do like the tangle-free wires though. They don't flop around as easily so the tangling is curbed for the most part.I see these headphones sell for over $100 and more so getting them at $65 I thought I was getting a great deal but if I knew what I know now, I wouldn't pay more than $40 for them.
My old remote died, so wanted to get something as close as I could to what I had. This remote was easy to program, and works really well. Another good product ordered through Amazon.
Like so many others say, this screen should be installed at the factory as the standard focusing screen. It's easy to install yourself (less than 1 minute), however, and makes an immediate difference in your photography. Just get it.
But to say that does not do it justice! This takes great shots, clear and well lit. It has a simple set up and is a compact and sexy little number. Very easy to get used to in all respects and a tough little cookie!
I culdn't have made a better buy for this amount of money. As of today I'm stll very satisfied with the great preformance that three speakers can provide. I can't belive that I waited so long to deside on buying this speaker system, which is quite pricy. But then again, Bose is the best way to go for those of us that can afford it. Overall the Companion 3 is a great buy. ---Sweet!!!!!!!!!---
This product works very well. I would definetly recommend it to others. I received it in a timely fashion and it was everything it said it would be.
Out of the box, this 3M Mouse Pad is packaged in a number of parts that seems confusing (e.g. the gel unit itself, the pad, and adjustment tabs). We never had to put something so simple together, but it was not too difficult despite the lengthy instructions.The gel pad is somewhat medium hard (not so soft); it's actually quite firm in comparison to other gels, but the product claims to offer leak and puncture-resistance, which is good. Plus, the antimicrobial protection may be another benefit. We haven't yet noticed battery savings with the micro-grooved surface, but will see with time.
what is there to say about ink? it works fine, was well packaged and promptly shipped, so I have no complaints
I tried many other higher priced radios for listening to programs during my walks. I found this to be the one that has the best reception and sound quality. Highly recommended!
tr&egrave;s bon produit, facilement installable et tr&egrave;s simple &agrave; r&eacute;gler. Procure de tr&egrave;s bonnes basses pour compl&eacute;ter une installation d'origine. L'encombrement est vraiment matris&eacute; ce qui est tr&egrave;s appr&eacute;ciable. Peut recevoir une carte amplifi&eacute;e de 4x50W ce qui peut permettre d'alimenter 4 haut-parleurs de plus sans racheter d'ampli.
The SiPix StyleCam is a toy. It's quite a fun toy and rates highly on the Gee-Whiz scale, but it is off limited practical utility.Of specific note is the camera's limited tolerance for low levels of light. I had originally intended to take snapshots of friends at parties, but the camera does not generally work indoors. That being said, I have no regrets about this purchase. The camera is really fun and worth every penny for its &quot;Hey-that's-cool&quot; value.
I've had my SportTrak since May of 2004 and have enjoyed it very much. I've used it while hiking in both Texas and Louisiana in hot, muggy conditions and it's never missed a beat. I've dropped it on the road more than once and other than a scratch or two on the body, you'd never know. The built-in North American map contains the primary highways you'd expect, but it also shows a surprising number smaller roads as well. It's gotten me out of trouble more than once. With the MapSend software, it's even better. I use it on road trips as well as while hiking and wouldn't trade it for anything currently on the market.
I've waited to post my review until I had had my m505 a few weeks. First off, I'm stymied by the reviewer who insist on a &quot;new&quot; broken cradle vs. a &quot;fixed&quot; one. I've not had the cradle problem mentioned. The m505 without the backlight is dark but it's usually just a matter of twisting it in your Palm a little to find the light, or just turn on the backlight.I've noticed the m505 seems to run much faster than other Dragonball 33Mhz Palms I've had. I also have really grown to like the color over black and white.Also the Palm shape seems to just fit in your hand better than some of the others. If you are looking to get a Palm and want the top of the line Palm, this makes a great choice. Don't take my word for it, you can look at one just about anywhere.
I was so surprised when my order arrived faster than expected. It was well packed and was also a great price.
Does not fit planet audio double din this product is a piece of junk.Will never buy this again.Even after sanding it still don't fit.
Wow, more than I expected and worth the $$$. Tough as can be, heavy (and protected) hinge pins, double throw latches and tight o-ring seal. If a case can have pride of ownership and perfect function, this is it. The solid foam, (recommended) cut so perfectly with an electric fillet knife that it looks laser cut. It was so easy to trace an outline and cut. Only downside comment is that it is heavy and large, but two handles and ball-bearing rollers make it work. After all, I suppose heavy and bulky is a good thing when it comes to airline storage, they can't toss it as far as the lighter brands. My cherished 1978 Remington 742 is as safe as it can possibly be.
this cd case is really nice. it holds up well and was the best price for quality that i could find.
I've never liked trackballs because with most of them, you have to use your thumb to manipulate the trackball. My thumb isn't very coordinated, so I could never get the cursor to go where I wanted it to. No problems with this one, though! The trackball's right in the middle, making it very easy to point the cursor anywhere. It's low-maintenance, and since you don't have to move it around, it saves space. It beats the pants off the Intellimouse I was using, and I didn't even have to install any software.
This is the first time I've ever written a product review, but I would love to save other people time and money. I purchased this as a gift for someone, and have spent way too much time trying to get it to work. The first frame came with a faulty battery in the remote. When we replaced the battery, the remote & frame worked for about 3 days. After that, it stopped reading any kind of memory card. We exchanged the frame for a new one, which also came with a faulty remote. We tried buying a new battery for it and it still wouldn't work, so frame #2 is being returned. Save your money.
I prior purchased a Sharp 22" LCD TV and had it for about 6 weeks. It performed well but I wanted a bigger screen size.I intended to buy the Sharp LC-26GA4U, but after observing the different LCD displays in the show room, (Sharp, Sony, Philips, Samsung and Toshiba), I could easily see the Sony and the Toshiba had a much better HD picture than the other brands. So I came home with the Toshiba CE 26" w HD LCD (26HL84) which is the new model Toshiba has to offer.This LCD TV offers an outstanding, exceptionally crystal clear and sharp HD picture and when I hooked it up to my local Analog Cable system I was very pleased to observe that it continued to receive just about as clear a picture with Cable as it did with HD. I find that the TV Remote is easy to operate and the Aspect button on the remote is very handy.One thing I noticed that was so much better with this wonderful Toshiba LCD over the 22" Sharp LCD is the way the Toshiba processes the more realistic looking Aspect modes. The Sharp is very nice but the Aspect modes are a little distorted and not natural looking as they are on the LCD Toshiba.The way the Toshiba processes colors and especially RED and BLACK is incredible as well as natural looking skin tones. I noticed while looking at several different displayed manufactures that you do in fact notice considerable difference in how colors are displayed and especially how sharp the picture is being processed.That's why I chose the Toshiba over all others offered.DVD's are displayed on this TV with eye-popping clarity. Also this Toshiba has a really great surround sound system.Toshiba has a real winner with this outstanding LCD TV. I have owned this TV one week and I am very pleased with my purchase. I could not be happier.
The price was outstanding and from what I can see it works just as good as ones that cost twice as much.
The Case Logic WDEC-10 EVA Molded 10-inch DVD Player Case is perfect for the Sony DVP-FX970 9-Inch Portable DVD Player. It protects the player well and really you can just use the player while its in the case. A very nice gift.
This unit is incredibly enticing. Most units, although 1TB, only allow 0,1 RAID which means that in RAID 1 (mirror mode) you can only get 500 Gigs.This Iomega unit allows you get 750 Gigs in RAID 5 since it has 4 drives. More cost effective storage space.It also features:* Linux based OS* Flexible user and group based security,* Above average performance with respect to RAID, responsiveness, and transfer speeds.* Gigabit ethernet as well as 802.11G wireless* 2 USB ports to attach additional storage* 4 drive bays to upgrade and replace drives* RAID 5 !!. This is a prominent feature that sets it in a unique category among entry level NAS.* A very well built enclosure. All metal, fairly thick at that, as well as very sturdy enclosure for the HD's that uses screws. Nothing plastic of flimsy here.All very very good features for a NAS. The price is slightly higher than competitive products, but the added features are well worth it.Wait a second? Isn't the product being rated as 1 Star? I sound like a i am in love for the first time......The biggest drawback? It's a deal killer.* BAD AND HORRIBLY DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE ****The software running the unit itself is flawed. Your data may be intact on the drives itself, but the administration software running on the unit can, and quite often, does fail.When it fails, you have very little options. There are some limited recovery options on the unit and Iomega tech support has limited solutions as well. If these do not solve the problem, you can send the unit back to Iomega, BUT LOSE ALL YOUR DATA.They do offer in-house data retrieval services, but quotes have run from $2500 to $6800 dollars depending on the amount of data to be retrieved.Opening the enclosure itself voids the warranty accordingly, and there is a little a layperson could do on their own.The internal drives are IDE. This means that taking the drives out and hooking them up to a independent system requires a separate 4-Channel IDE RAID card that supports RAID 0,1,5 + JBOD.The costs of fixing it yourself can become prohibitive.The whole point of this product is:1) Network Attached Storage. Multiple computers accessing the data at the same time.2) Backup. This requires reliability and redundancy (RAID)This product, although very well spec'd, cannot live up to it's purpose and will be a liability to anybody using it.Avoid this product at all costs.
While I'm not any kind of expert in this field, I do consider myself as a hobbyist. But I've used this unit for a few years now, and I have to say, I wish I hadn't bought it.I've been on several 'video editing' sites/forums, and there's alot of downsides to this unit. Many of the enthusiasts tell me "we're sorry you bought it..."Cons:Support from Canopus (grass valley) is somewhat poor. (try to find drivers, or the software for this unit today) actually, try to find anything but a user manual for it. when it was current, there were no updates for the drivers/software it came with. None for years. I think their main focus is their Professional lineonly does DV. - From what I understand, it blends your two fields, and then when you edit, and burn to a DVD, you tend to end up with Macroblocks (huge, ghostly pixels).Expensive - I paid just over $700 for this unit back in the day, when it was current.But, if you're only making mpg-4 file videos, (or whatever, Divx, .Mov, etc) it's pretty decent. But if you're looking to capture S-VHS, VHS/PAL whatever, edit, and then burn to a DVD to watch on your TV, look elsewhere.
Great gift for the traveler. My husband travels and is always trying to drive and read a map at the same time. This is great because it talks to you. Gives you directions that are accurate and easy to follow.
Overall, we're happy with our purchase with one complaint. I wanted a clock radio with a weatherband, but it has nowhere that I can find to put batteries so it's worthless in event of power outage (which usually happens during a storm when I need the weatherband the most!).We use it in the bathroom for a clock and to listen to the radio in the morning, so I can't comment on the alarm features. It's a little dim at night, but that might be desirable if it's by your bed.I do like the daylight savings time feature and the preset buttons. It's also a very attractive clock and radio reception has been very good (with occasional adjustments to the antenna).
Nice package. I had an old dell wireless keyboard and mouse from about 4 years ago and it was time to upgrade. It's a really comfortable keyboard with a precise mouse. I use the headset for skyping with my gf, it works well. Good on batteries.
This speaker is great. Very clear and has great range. Almost don't need the separate subwoofer...perfect for my home theater setup.
I bought these to replace a set of Dell speakers that came with the computer(the dell speakers were generic, & were terrible)I paid $65.99 almost 2 years ago for these so $29.00 is more than fair, for the quality of sound you get.,The bass sound from the Sub-Woofer is full, deep, and has quite a punch, for the size.(I feel the vibrations off the wood floor, the it sits on.) It won't sound as anywhere as good on your desktop, but it is possible.The left & right, speakers, are clear, even when you start to max them out, they never make those squeally, distortion, plastic vibrating noises I have heard from other brands.I have used these with a Creative 128PCI2.1 capable sound card.Pros: Clear, crisp, hign-mids, & deep bass responce!Cons: White(they get dirty fast)I have sanded, & painted mine, black to match my Tower, Monitor Keyboard, Etc,If you are looking for a 2.1 sound solution, that will fill any small-mid sized room, with higher than average sound these are for you.Regards,JC
I got this particular NIC because I needed this specific make and model for device driver testing. The NIC works well, but its only 100 Mbps and probably no less expensive than other good gigabit and newer 100 Mbps units. I wouldn't normally recommend this for new computers. But if you need a 3com NIC, this model works, and is supported by pretty much all of the operating systems.
I brought my Presto cooker from the United States when I moved to Ukraine five years ago. I guard it jealously, making sure that I always know where the weight and the trivet are.My new wife had never seen one before, but it took her about a nanosecond to figure out that it is the best thing imaginable for making Ukraine's signature dish, borscht. Fast, energy-efficient, easy to clean, unbreakable. A great product.
I have actually bought RM 6880 package which is a RM10 package with a subwoofer. RM 6880 package is currently not available though.Pros1. The speakers are heavy & very well built. quality of the speaker material is very good2. The sound is the best i have seen so far at this price. All the satellites can produce excellent sound at mid and high ranges. Center speaker is especially good and the voices are crystal clear. I will recommend the speakers to any one.Cons1. The angle and depth of the binding posts makes it difficult to fit many banana plugs. I was usingBelkin PureAV AV54004 Do-It-Yourself Gold Banana Plugs, 4-Packand these simply dont fit well in the binding posts. Binding post angle is too close to the speaker body. I was not the only one with this issue. See [...]. One way to get around this problem is using speaker pins likeAcoustic Research AP-396 Performance Series Speaker Wire Connector, Pin Type2. Center speaker is heavy and I had problems placing it on top of a CRT television. The supplied rocking base only works well on a flat surface.These are small issues however and they are worth the extra effort for the sound you can get from the system.
Battery did not work, or maybe it is my camera. Just bought a new one and I do not know how to return the batteries I bought. That is one thing I do not like about internet buying, how do you return? Wish I had bought the camera at a local shop where I could get somebody to show me how to use it!
I bought this thermos for my husband who is a trucker. Sometimes he works 16 hour days. The thermos holds a lot of coffee and keeps it hot all day. The ad says hot for up to 24 hours but my husband has the coffee gone by then so I can't comment on how long it will stay hot.
The audio is better than an FM radio signal in my stock Ford radio in my 1994 truck, which is good enough for me. Once I got the cassette player going the right direction it seldom skips. I have an iPhone 4. This is a lot cheaper than putting a new radio with a direct iPod connection into an 18-year old truck with 287,000 miles on it.
These little traveldrives are great. I have one and had to get them for my college kids because they are so easy to use. If I can figure out how to use this trust me, anyone can. I'll never worry about lost files again. The price and ease of use makes this a great little gift.
Fast and good looking. A great combination! This mouse is perfect and the blue is a great color addition.
You get what you pay for. To me this one is good! A lot of people compare this one too much with more expensive lenses which doesn't make any sense coz they are comparing an apple with a pear! Nothing is perfect. Especially with certain budget! So please stop blaming on the equipments and work on yourself! I always think the one behind the camera is more important. If you want to stick to the quality of the photos, go get more money first!I went on a trip out of country right after I received this order. This lens didn't disappoint me. It has got me plenty of decent shots. With my budget, I am quite happy with its performance. Will upload some photos later if I can coz I've never done it before. A picture is worth a thousand words!
The card is OK. In my Dell Inspiron 8200 (a relic I know) the heat can really wear on the cards. This my third card in ~5 years(previous cards were only the B flavor). DON'T USE THE SOFTWARE THAT COMES WITH THE CARD. It runs from your startup folder which means it's one of the last items to load. If you have XP SP2 you are better off using it to configure the wireless, it loads and associates much quicker.
I've had a pair of these earphones for a few years and I love them. First off, sound quality. Who cares. If I'm listening to the radio, it sounds like a radio and if I'm listening to my ipod it sounds like music! What more do you want, they're six bucks!!!I work outside a lot, and I run and ride a bicycle. I used to use ear buds but they would fall out. I tried a pair with rubber clips that grip over the ear but they didn't really grip properly. These little beauties stay put and I can wear thick ear protection headphones or a headband or any kind of earmuffs over them and they don't hurt one bit. I wear them for hours on end without any pain or irritation. I can't say enough good things about them.I was starting to get sad because I couldn't find more in the shops or even on Philips website, but good old Amazon came through. I'm ordering five more to save for the future. They're cheap, comfortable, they stay put and I can hear NPR or Coldplay just fine through them. Sorry the other reviewer was not so happy but when I find a product I like I'm sticking with it.
(Amplifies yet,) costs less than many passive antennas. Inexpensive; worth the price. It won't fix your poor reception problems. It still is basically rabbit ears so you will have to reposition it to pick-up stations from different directions. Remember, it does need to be plugged into AC outlet. Summary: Works (slightly) better than passive rabbit ears, but might cost less.
Another Product that I was able to purchase just in time.. Works perfect and makes things very convinient.. Thanks..
This battery was a replacment for a APC Back-UPS XS 1500 and it was a perfect replacment. No idea how long it will last but I got more then 4 years out of the old battery and it is the exact same one so it should last as long I hope.Recommend seller for quick shipping and no suprises and recommend the product as it was a perfect direct replacment.
I've had many cameras, both film and digital, and this one by far blows the others out of the water! A friend of mine bought a 6490 new a few years ago and raved about it - her photos were so amazing. So last year when I was in the market to buy a camera, I looked it up on Amazon. I was so glad to see that not only did they include the camera specs, tons of user reviews, and even a couple for sale used through the Marketplace, but also over 100 photos taken by other owners that I got to appreciate! That convinced me to find and buy one used on eBay, which I did. I was lucky, the camera was in excellent condition and have had no trouble with it.It may be an older model, but the operation of this camera is so simple compared with the new ones out on the market today! I had use of a 10MP Canon camera for a while thinking I might want to upgrade this one, but it took way too long to figure out the controls which were tiny, and after reading the manual and taking many, many photos over the course of several days using various settings, the photos were often blurry, even with image stabilization built in! I found I didn't need the extra pixels after all, and I think they actually slowed down the camera's operation.I do love how the 6490 feels in my hands, too - not too big, not too small (like the Canon). Most of all I appreciate the fact that I don't feel the need to "upgrade" as long as I keep getting this kind of stellar quality in my photos!! Sure wish it used AA batteries, though - that's the only drawback to this camera that I can see!
Diamond is planning on selling extra memory packs (it doesn't use flash or any othe standard memory), and a remote/radio tuner soon. Once these are available it will be a great player.
Tiffen filter are the best. And if you want to photograph fluorescent minerals, this filter the 2A is essential.
This is an awesome player for the price it comes! I just got it day-before yesterday! I had a choice between the iMP-150 and a Rio, but I decided I ould buy this as it came with more features at a lower price. The blue backlight, the erogonomic remote control with easy-to-use jog buttons, the colours(Bloac+Silver/Metallic Grey+Silver) just added to the features of the power-packed gadget. It has its own programming functions in which you can change a lot of data on the CD-R from within the player! The sound is crystal clear and the equalizers(you can make your own as well) are amazing. However the Bass Boost didn't make a lot of difference. The anti-skip stays to its word. However the songs are sorted according to filename(if you don't download the playlist as such, that is). The firmware upgrade, where you can upgrade features is the icing on the cake!
Second unit I purchase and worked as expected. Enhances the capability of my computer. Easy to install with minimal effort.
Palm Pilots may have broken the ice for the PDA markets, but products like the Cassiopeia E-100 are sure to bring mobile computing into the mainstream. I particularly liked the color screen and ability to play with some multimedia. However, Casio's proprietary video format is not supported anywhere. The product would be greatly improved by adding some streaming audio/video content that could be pulled off the web through some kind of hookup with a cell phone. All in all the CE functions of calendar, contacts etc. meet or exceed those of Palm. The addition of color and multimedia make this a far superior product. You won't be disappointed.
We finally came around and joined the masses and bought an Ipod (nano 5G), mainly because all music CD's we need to keep our toddlers entertained get severe use and wear, especially on roadtrips. We thought consolidating all their music on an ipod would help a lot. I unfortunately then realized we needed a way to connect the player to our car stereo system, since it doesn't have an auxiliary jack to plug into. As such the Griffin iTrip Auto ( or some other radio transmitter is a necessary accessory). I first went to Bestbuy and bought the ITRIP AUTO (4056-TRPAUTO) Charger for $60. I was kind of shocked how pricey it was. I was then even more surprised at mediocre the sound quality/FM signal was. Of course we live in the city, so there's alot of interference from other radio stations. I confirmed this kind performance was common for this type of accessory by reading other peoples reviews. I chose the Griffin mostly because that is what I found first and seems to be the common one sold around.I then bought the (9501-TRIPCBL-2) as a $14 refurbished unit. I set it up on Eric Williams review/recommendation to set it to 'international' in lieu of 'US'. It hard to say for absolutely sure, but it seems to transmit better (tho not great) than the other newer (4056) version. Generally have to keep the unit as close to the stereo unit as possible for optimum performance. Furthermore, the ipod displays a message saying this accessory 'does not support charging' (the 4056 one clearly can/does recharge the iPod).I would definitely recommend plugging the iPod directly into your car stereo if you can. For those without the auxiliary jack, many can have a adapter simply installed at the back of the unit (some disassembly required obviously), and a wire coming out to which you can plug the iPod into. Unfortunately, my car year happens to one were one has has to some soldering on the circuit board to make this happen. At this point, I'm still hesitant to do this.So for those who just need to play 'toddler tunes' in the car and otherwise can't plug in the their Ipod, this is a necessary, albeit mediocre to acceptable solution.
No need to get crazy in description. It's just a cable wire that did it's job and NOT the solutoion to this Country's ignorance&problems.
i would chose it over Ipod everyday. only $15 per month for unlimited downloads is hard to beat. itunes is 99cents per song! thats crazy, the movies are awesome on it, the sound is even better. My friends and i can be in the same room and send pics and songs to each other. Lets see an ipod do that. and the price is amazing too.
This remote works well in some cases, but it depends on your TV's available remote functions. It only records and plays back one remote control "button press." So if your TV has a single power on/off toggle button, the remote will turn you TV off if the TV is already on, and turn the TV on if it is already off. It isn't smart enough to only turn the TV on, or only turn it off, it simply toggles the power from the previous state with most TVs.One thing that is very handy is that it has 3 alarm times. But it only learns a single remote function and it plays that one function back at every alarm time.If you want the clock to turn your TV off, and your TV has a Sleep function that can be triggered with a single remote control key press, it will do that. In that case, it will only turn the TV off no matter what the TV power state is at the time. One of my TVs works--because one press of the remote's Sleep key sets a 15 min sleep time. Another TV doesn't work--because one press of the remote's Sleep key brings up the Sleep menu, but doesn't set a time til it is pressed again. The clock can't replicate a double-press, and that TV's Sleep menu disappears before you can set the alarm to send another signal, one minute later by programing another alarm time.
I am frankly a little puzzed by others' comments about the image quality of this camera. I have shot digital exclusively since 1999 and this is by far the best point-and-shoot I have owned. I usually shoot with a Canon 5D or 1DS Mark II and this little NV10 holds up really well against these and certainly beats all the compact cameras I have owned (Canon, Casio, Sony, Contax). I have printed 16"x20" prints from the NV10 after almost no editing in Photoshop CS2. There is a little noise (I shoot the NV10 at ISO 100) and a minor application of Noise Ninja's filter removes any noticeable noise. It is possible that there are manufacturing irregularities that cause one camera to be different from another. If this is the case and yours seems very noisy, send it back and exchange it for another. I took this camera to India for a week and I couldn't pry it out of my wife's hands - she loved the size, responsiveness, image quality, exposure and ease of use.
Our toddler is 2 years old and after about 30 minutes or so he tends to get bored in our van. We always bring things to keep him entertained and occupied, but this Travelview by far is the best thing ever invented to make our trips more peaceful and our toddler much happier...and better entertained for sure!!! It is great and well worth the investment. If you look around online (and in stores), you wont get a bargain like this and you wont find something as durable either. We love it!!!
I'm using this device for more than a month and it works very good. I had no issues with this device till now. The wireless reception is very good.
I really loved this printer until I found out that its IRport didn't support PDA IRprinting. I was shocked and sad, the price is right and probably I would have kept it but I really needed the IR port. If you don't need the IR port for pda printing then go for it. Now I'm waiting for the price of the PhotoSmart 1215 to come down. When will it be? I don't know.
This product is designed to work best with a 2-Wire router, which I also have. As promised, the setup took no time and it worked instantly.
I have an old Sandisk card reader which has been working great but just a little bit of slow because it's a USB 1.1. I came across this IOgear one with a reasonable price plus some extra USB ports. I have been using it for about 2 months without any problem. It comes with a power adapter to power the USB ports. Most of the time, I just use the card reader to transfer data. I don't even need to plug-in the power adapter and it works just fine.
The Sony "boom-box" is just what I wanted. I am using it with a class of kindergarten students.tdhe price was rightr.Howeeve, with the shipping & handling, it was equal to the same item I could find at a retail outlet. However, I could not find such an item when I did shop.So I am very pleased with this stereo boom box. (It was used, but only barely used.)Good ByJane E.
I would like to start with saying that i am very glad that i bought this T.V because a lot of the T.Vs that are Hi Def compatible don't even come close to this T.V. I had compared some plasma T.Vs with this T.V and even they didn't really come close i reviewed company's like sony,pioneer, toshiba,etc. I had seen one in silver and looking at the pic provide by amazon. I thought it was going to be silver but when mine was delivered it was Black. I was amazed that i kind off wanted a black one cuz my other electronics are black and i thought i probably can't find this model in black but hey it must be a chirstmas miracle (hahaha). But really to see this T.V 1080p capability u want to get a PS3 because it has graphices ability to really show that type of clarity and resolution. And just because i had seen this T.V been played all day and sometimes maybe 16 to 18 hour a day i know it will last me a long time and it won't burn out like my plasma did after three years. but for the best clarity i would recommend to get the best monester cables company has to offer cause this T.V worth it. And other model for Sharp will be there 65" LCD going for 17,000 but it will look good in my den so i will mos defenitely wil buy Sharp again and order again from amazon because there service over the years has been impeccably and undoubtfully the best compared to other sites.
Yeah, this router just works, if you are looking for just basic wireless and no bellsand whistles like wireless storage etc. This is the router for you. It is very reliable. In factsince I installed it, it has never stopped working till this day, and it has been almost a month.Very good product.
Very compact and highly adjustable. Bought it for iPad 2, but will work for multiple tablet devices. Perfect for trips since it is easy to pack.
I love this radio! The reception is excellent, the radio itself is pocket-sized, and the headphones are lightweight. If you're looking for a good AM/FM radio, I highly recommend this one.
Save your money and get something worthwhile. The pictures are horrible unless you've got exceptionally steady hands, the light sensor is useless and the colors are all washed with a grey-blue haze. I ended up giving it to my nephew in grade school and even HE hated it.
I bought this camcorder for my daughter, and WOW, it's terrific! I am going to give it to her for her high school graduation, and I don't know how I'm going to wait. I have already had it out and tried everything--everything works just PERFECTLY. I told my husband that I want one now.I checked prices all over the 'net, and at local stores like Fry's Electronics, Best Buy, etc., and no one could come close to the Amazon.com deal. It arrived 2 days after I ordered it in outstanding condition, in a factory sealed box. I was nervous about buying electronics and having them shipped like this, but I'm not nervous anymore (at least with Amazon.com).I very much recommend this product, through this seller.
Unless you know you will be shooting flash shots from more than 40 feet away, this flash will do everything you need. I've added a plastic diffuser to mine which makes it perfect for walk around event photography. It's bright. It's fast. I love it.
It does what its supposed to do, but its kind of slow. I bought it for my LG Fusion phone. I am not sure if it is the phone or the card, but when it is pulling images from the card it is extremely slow. Have no problem playing MP3s through.
Dont know whether its a printer issue or cartridge. When I copy multiple pages continuously each page gets lighter. I have to adjust the printer settings to get the photocopy readable. The cheaper Lexmark 28 cartridge doesn't last long. I would think twice before buying a Lexmark printer again.
The Nikon 18-55 is one of those rare pieces of glass that surprises across the board -- I find that it is far superior to the more expensive Nikon 18-70 kit lens now packaged with most new Nikon dSLR's. The 18-55 is not only a third of the price, but it is crisper and clearer at 18, and super sharp from 35 - 55. There is next to no barrel distortion at 18, certainly far less that the 18-70. And there is nothing better than a 6 ounce lens for carrying to parties, events, and dinners, rather than those pound+ lenses. I highly recommend this lens.
I am pleased with this product. It has a simple setup and does everything it claims.
This thing arrived right on time. This thing is huge. Packed very well in it's own molded case.Put it in my XT8 Dob. Could not get it to focus. Pulled the eyepiece out about 3/8". Now no problem with focus.What I saw next was great. Super wide field of view. Everything crystal clear. M42 shows quad stars and largeblue-green gas field. I was impressed. Items stay in field of view forever. Complete moon in one picture. Views not as large as 1.25" 32mm, but I was using 2x barlow.Great for helping find objects. Then go up on power for your brightest views.I would highly reccomend this eyepiece. I have several Meade eyepieces (10-17-25-32-40 in 1,25") Now the 2 inch 32mm.No lemons in the bunch. Go Meade, you can't go wrong. Oh buy the way, did I mention price. Best price for outstanding quality. I highly reccomend this one, and all Meade Plossls.
I checked prices all over the place and this was the best price and shipped right to my door. I don't know how anyone can beat that.
These headphones last way longer than the new ipod headphones, and yet they are $20 cheaper and of better quality and nearly the same shape. After my ipod headphones broke, i used these and they havn't failed me yet. They also don't tangle as easily as ipod headphones, but when they do, they are very very easy to untangle.
When We placed order for this product, we didn't see it's listed as a used, or second hand. We intended to re-sell. The box was torn, not clean. Disappointed.
This usb microphone easily plugged into my iMac and with Adobe Audition CS6 I was able to produce an amazing radio commercial for internet radio and a infomercial on my web site. Awesome product for the price. Would highly recommend this microphone for podcasts or producing professional commercials. The stand and protective case is perfect for many more years of use.
These are a must-have for any 360 owner. Cut down on replaceable battery costs and ensure that you can always pick up a controller and play. It's as simple as that
I must say these are ok headphones. Mine were damaged though. The sound is good, a bit big on the head.
Simple to use and clean looking. Only complaint is that the music feature is a bit "tinny" sounding, but you don't really purchase this for the music.
This stand has extraordinary build quality, and feels extremely sturdy, but I still have mixed feelings about its usability.It's rather difficult to adjust. Each of the joints is locked down by a hex bolt, which is good for sturdiness and long life, but clumsy to use and requires you to have a hex key around at all times. When they're locked down tight, there is still just enough "give" in the joints for last-minute adjustments, which is handy. But go to far and the bolts start to loosen and you're reaching for the hex key again. Additionally, there are two sizes of hex key needed, depending on what you're adjusting. Both are supplied.The height is also hard to manage - there's only one vertical joint, which uses a momentary locking mechanism that you push while adjusting. Supporting the monitor's weight with the other hand makes it easy to get the joint to unlock, but makes the effort clumsy. Thankfully, though, the vertical joint provides plenty of height for use while seated.While the overall build quality is superb, the seemingly-inconsequential cable management clips are poorly designed. Two plastic clips thread through the arm from opposite sides and are supposed to "click" together. Mine never click. The slightest movement causes them to pop apart. A minor thing, but nonetheless annoying.It's possible to remove the middle arm for shallower desks. This is a nice feature and I might take advantage of it in the near future.There are lots of high-quality parts included, including thumbscrews, an adapter plate and several mounting options. The included instructions are a little puzzling, but they do the trick.So why the 4-star review? Because this is an awesome product for under $70. There isn't a better monitor arm at this price, and few with this level of finish quality. If you're in the market and price sensitive, it's worth putting up with its quirks. For around double the price, the new Ergotron LX mount seems like the more substantial bet.
Not much to say about this adapter, which is good. Each one that I have was a snap to install and has worked continuously since. I have all my home network devices (PCs, Tivos, etc.) securely connected to my wireless LAN. It sure beats wiring a home for a network!
I bought this frame for my parents and they were amazed by it -- and of course, I gave it to them fully loaded with photos! It was easier to use than I expected after reading other reviews. I had no problems loading the pictures and its a great gift for anyone. I also liked the clear frame which I was unsure about buying. Overall, this frame is terrific!
Length:: 1:11 MinsQuick video. Shows earbuds on screen. I love my set, think you will too. Great for running and commuting. Cord is a bit short so keep that in mind if you're tall.
This alarm clock started off being a good alarm. I have used it for about 6 months and it hasn't performed as well as when I first bought it. The cd is supposed to continue where you left off the day before on the alarm function...this no longer works, it starts at the first of the cd. Some mornings the alarm never goes off, this has happened about 3 times in the last 2 months and is embarrasing when I'm late to work! The battery life has been fine, my kids unplugged it and it still went off the next morning, so that feature works.Because of me being late to work multiple times I have to give this alarm a poor review, hopefully this saves you some time and embarrasment.
I bought the MR814 a month ago .. as many reviewers said, it's easy to set up, and has good range. But I have been disappointed with it and will probably buy something else.Why? First off, it drops TCP/IP connections that are inactive for more than a few minutes. This is really annoying, since it drops telnet connections quite rapidly .. this behavior is for both the wired and wireless ports.Second, it needs to be powered off and on at least once a day, as it will start slowing down, not retrieving tcpip connections, and a quick power off/on cycle seems to fix the matter.So in the end, while it's easy to setup and has good range, I cannot recommend this router because of the above problems.
I have used this for a month now. No problems... works very well and my iPhone 3G is happy. The light on the wall/home charger is kinda bright... other than that, no complaints. Great product for the price...
This is a wonderful, unique gift for anyone who enjoys tea, including yourself.I initially purchased this set as a Christmas gift for a male attorney I work with who very much a tea person. He absolutely loves the entire concept from the flowering tea balls to the different medicinal benefits of each flower.The teas are very flavorful, soothing, fun to watch and one tea ball last sometimes a couple days (we get at least three - four good steeps out of one ball, more if the pot gets emptied quickly).The teas can be purchased at Meijer for $11.99 for the same 12 ball canister that comes with the set (they've been on sale for $9.99). It took us close to three months of brewing this tea almost daily to finish one canister.Tip: The lid to the pot broke, and while you can purchase the lid from the manufacture, the $4.00 lid plus the $8.00 shipping comes to almost half the cost of an entire set. I took a lid from a large Yankee candle jar, removed the plastic seal (the seal holds the scent of the candle), the lid fits perfectly and works equally as well as the original lid, possibly better as it's heaver. (Any lid from a candle jar about that size will likely work).The attorney and our entire office have enjoyed this tea and I too am looking forward to trying the teas iced!Enjoy &Uuml;
Great little carrying case. My only complaint is that it's too small for my needs. Because of how my Sony digital camera eats batteries...yes, all reports are true...I could use more space in it for additional batteries, although it will still hold about 6. I could also use a case big enough to keep the operating manual with me. It's hard to even shove the folded-up one-page quick reference sheet into it. I seem to inadvertently hit buttons that make mystery icons appear on the screen. Not sure what I turned on or off...or what to do about it. Camera seems to take great photos no matter what I do, though, thank goodness! But, it would be nice to have the manual with me, in case I turn on something really weird... If you're someone who takes the time to read everything ahead of time, so you don't need the manual, and if you spring for the memory stick & rechargeable batteries, this may do for you, as it is nice and small & light. By the way, it is not designed to fit my Sony camera like a glove, so would work for any small digital camera.
What can I say about memory? Usually it works or it doesn't, and this works fantastic.I upgraded my MacBook from 1GB to 2GB of RAM. DVD-Ripping Time has literally been cut in half. When doing basic things I really don't see a speed improvement. The speed improvement comes when I am running iMovie, iDVD and iTunes all at the same time. That's when 2GB really comes in handy.
The digital battery charge was just what I was looking for. Package arrived quickly and in good shape. Thanks.
I had this notebook cooler for like 3 years now and its working the same way that when I first bought it. It keeps my notebook cool then if I didn't have it. It is a decent notebook cooler and highly recommended. Though it is a bit expensive that I'm sure some cheaper notebook coolers would do the same thing that this notebook cooler does. But I like the name brand company and it isn't cheap construction material.
Easy to order. Shipped and received in very timely manner.
I PURCHASED THIS POWERED SUBWOOFER ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TURN IT OFF SINCE. THE AUDIOSORCE SUB IS PROBABLY THE BEST PURCHASE I HAVE MADE IN MY HOME THEATER SYSTEM. I DONT HAVE $1,000 TO GO OUT AND SPEND ON ONE COMPONENT OF MY SYSTEM SO I GAVE THIS SUB A TRY. I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE GAIN AND LEVEL CONTROLS THAT GAVE ME FULL CONTROL OVER HOW MY SUB WILL SOUND. I READ A REVIEW OF SOMEONE SAYING THEY HEARD A RATTLE COMING FROM THE SUB DURING A CERTAIN MOVIE, BELIEVE ME IT WAS MOST LIKELY JUST DOORS, WINDOWS, OR HIS TEETH RATTLING FROM THE TREMENOUS BASS COMING FROM THIS MASSIVE 10&quot;, 100 WATT, AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER.
I was amazed by the low price of the C6615DN cartridge, this company has here the competitive edge. It was shipped just after the weekend and reached me in 3 days. Cool! I did not like the relatively high shipping costs (USD 4.99), as it was shipped for USD 1.98. Are carton boxes that expensive in Florida?
Intel continues to make amazing chips. With 1.83ghz and an impresive 2MB cache this chip ran remarkably quick and stayed cool which was great for my laptop!
(Note: Amazon has deleted certain key info from my review. Since they don't edit comments, read the comment below for the missing info.)After reading through many reviews here, and struggling all day to get this unit running as range extender/repeater, it looks like the negative reviews are mostly from people trying to use it as a repeater. Apparently, if you're just using it as a wireless router, it seems to work fine. In fact, the setup disk and the PDF instructions deal only with that use of the product. If you want to use it to extend the range of your signal, Linksys leaves you without any instruction whatever, despite a blurb on the box stating you can use it as a repeater.Luckily, another reviewer (Pinoy in NJ) was kind enough to detail just how he got the unit to work as a repeater. Definitely start there. A few additional comments:- If you are on a Mac, the installation disk won't run. If you're trying to set up a repeater, the disk is useless anyway. So are the instructions on the PDF file.- You need to have the unit hooked up via the included CAT5 cable to your existing router, or you won't get anywhere. Once you have "programmed" the unit, you will be able to disconnect it, and place it elsewhere in the house.- After attaching the unit to your router, go into your Internet browser and type "[...]". This calls up the setup menu. The login is blank, the password is Admin, unless you changed it.-Type "[...]" to bring up the setup page for your WRT54G router (unless you have a different router)-From the WRT54G pages, you need to find the MAC address. It's in the tab "Status", third line down on that page. Write this down.-On the WAP54G page, click the Setup tab, then the AP Mode subtab. Select the third option, Repeater. Enter the Mac address from the previous step.-I disabled all security, since I couldn't get it to work. Sorry I can't help you there. It was something of a miracle when the thing worked at all. If someone wants to camp out at the curb with a laptop browsing [...], more power to them!-Make sure both the router and the Access Point are tuned to the same channel.At this point, you should be able to disconnect the cable, and still be able to ping the AP using the [...] address. Try accessing the Internet now using a wireless computer somewhere in the house.Wish I could be more specific, but honestly, I found myself repeating the same actions over and over, and it seemed to work finally for no apparent reason. I list the main points above, as these seem to be key.What I wish Linksys (or someone) would sell is a Repeater. You would plug it in to the power (no cable at all), and it would sense the wireless network. Pop in a setup disk, configure the settings and security, and you're done. It doesn't work that way at all.Instead, Linksys provides a button (it looks like the Cisco logo) that blinks furiously for five minutes, and seems to do nothing but change the SSID. It's SUPPOSED to "automatically" set things up, and maybe it does with a newer version of the router (WRT54G), but not mine. There is lots of opinion about the SSID (do they need to match, should you broadcast the SSID). People report that it changes by itself, which means your connection will drop until you pick the new SSID in your Network Connections.All this just to boost the signal to a room at the end of the hall. Linksys needs to make this a MUCH easier process somehow. If someone like me, an IT person with 20 years experience with computers, struggles for a full day to get it to work, there's a problem. No more Linksys for me!
Works great from my desktop computer to my 40" LCD TV. My desktop has a dual output. One is DVI-D and the other is a regular 15 pin output. Received order quickly. Great price, too.
Battery seems at least equilvent to my Panasonic's 5006A. Having only had each for a month I can't say how it will hold up over the course of a couple of years. So far, when either battery is fully charged I get around 250,10 mp, RAW pictures using my Panasonic DMC-750. About half are shot with the display turned off. I haven't run the batteries until they were totally dead, just into the red zone on the camera's battery display.For the price I should have brought several more.
I have a Canon A560 that shoots video in addition to photos. My adopted grandson was about to graduate Kindergarten and I wanted to make a video of the event. Called school and they said ceremony would be 1 hour or less (this was important since the A560 will not take video longer than 1 hour). I had been using 1 GB SD cards for photos in this camera, but it was clear from some testing I would need a bigger memory card to take video. So I bought this 8 GB SDHC card. The card was shipped fast and the 42 minute video I took of the graduation came out very good. I had to buy an SDHC card reader to transfer the video from camera to computer, but this 8 GB SDHC card worked perfect and comfortably held 42 minutes of HQ video with room to spare. Happy with purchase and would buy again. Also, the card has a lock/unlock feature to prevent accidental deletions.
I bought this to use for my iBook G4 while traveling. While it is a nice computer bag, it isn't good for holding much more than the computer, its cords, and an iPod or cell phone. So, if you are looking for a super-slim comfortable sling, this is it. I you wanted it to be an airplane commuting case, it's not quite big enough. When I carry my wallet, a book to read, and a few other things, they all fit, but they are hard to find in the tight space left in the bag.
This is the only stip I've used that really does work for both block and standard connectors while allowing full access to every port. I even have two of those stupid sideways blocks on there, which fit in just fine at the bottom, above the phone ports. Great product!
(2/9/2012) I just received the battery so far it works. It to soon to say if the battery is bad or not I purchased this for a client to replace there 3rd party battery. Now the item picture is a great scam I was under the impression that I was ordering a new original battery but that is not what is being sold it is a 100% OEM compatible 3rd party replacement. Hopefully the battery works like an original this review may change depending on the items performance
I used the WD 1600 for my PS3, works great, less heat, highly recommended for upgrade of the ps3.
This little guy does what it is itended to do. No more no less. Buy it if you need it.
I'm using a huey pro with a 23" Apple Cinema HD Display and a 17" Hanns-G display. The color is now much more accurate on both displays, and huey pro has removed a subtle banding problem on my 23" Cinema. The banding was not fully correctable using the Mac OS calibration routines, but is totally gone after using the huey pro.'Looks like I got a good one. :-)
I installed driver from disk and everything went just like the directions said. Dell Axim 51 pocket pc registered that software had loaded properly, but when I plugged in the wireless adapter and tried to initiate the config, the STATUS line indicated "Driver not installed" and the program summarily ended, kicking me back to my desktop. I called customer support at Linksys and they were not able to offer any assistance. I tried downloading the driver from the Linksys website and it appeared exactly like the build that came with my product installation disk. Behaved the same also, gave the same error - DRIVER NOT INSTALLED. I'm sending it back.
Well, actually I bought this nice cable, at Amazon Marketplace great offering that it was, for an HDTV Tuner, which bombed in my neighborhood. So, I never did get to unpack the cable. But it's in the closet, and it knows it's a good cable. Great cable, @ great price, thru Amazon.
For the price range, this PDA is probably the best for your money. It's got a sleek design, not too trendy so you don't have to worry about it going out of style. With 8MB of storage, you can hold enough numbers and appointments for years ahead. Pitchblack conditions are not a culprit for this device because of it's backlit display, think back to the Indiglo Timex watches and that's pretty much what the backlit display looks like. Contrast adjustment is on the case which is much more convenient then navigating to system settings on the PalmOS. The cons about this PDA is it's expandability (no memory upgrade slot), but if you are going to use more memory for a PDA, then you might as well upgrade to one that supports MP3-playback, image, and movie support because 8MB is more than enough memory to get the job done for many years ahead. I know people who have been using the original Palm V model (2MB) for a couple years and they've got their lives planned inside of that little thing for quite some time. If you want to get this Palm to keep track of people you know and remind you of which appointments to keep up with, this is a very good choice. Just remember to archive your Palm data on your PC onto a disk.
For the price of this flash, I would consider alternatives such as a Sunpak PZ5000 which offer many advanced features for a smaller price tag. Also the batteries that this unit requires tend to be costly versus commonly used AA cells. The &quot;pro&quot; flash, SB80DX is a great product but more than double the price of the PZ5000! I wish Nikon would keep up with its competitors in the amateur photographer market.
Absolutely a recommended buy! They aren't very popular in stores, but they are a long-lasting hardcore product. Built to last and keeps reliable internet speeds/connection.
200GB is the unformatted size. You'll get 186Gb of usable space after formatting and partitioning, and I withheld the final star for that reason alone (I'd rate any hard drive with unformatted sizing the same way). By the way, this is a Western Digital 200Gb SE (Special Edition) drive, meaning it has the 8Mb cache instead of the usual 2Mb. It makes a real difference, as you'll shortly see.After losing 14GB of space, I looked at its performance and I must conclude that this drive is an overall success.The 8Mb cache is essential for moving data between the drive and your system, and in truth it makes for a hard drive with exceptional performance. Short read/write operations are greatly assisted by the larger cache, and subsequent reads of data less than 8Mb means you hit the cache, not the drive. In reality, this means you get a nice performance boost.The 7200 RPM drive speed means it can transfer your data in bulk very quickly, so while short read/writes are assisted by the cache, the rotational speed makes for sustained read/writes that are very fast as well.The Ultra-ATA/100 connection means you have a wide transfer path, so more data can come across the wires at one time.It has a tiny (industry-leading) effect on your CPU, too, and low CPU utilization means that you see little slowdown in read/writes. In fact, this drive regularly competes with SCSI hard drive costing twice as much for CPU-utilization and performance.The sum of all these specifications leads to one fast, cavernous drive. Even the new SATA drives can't match it for sustained read/writes as yet, so you can future-proof your system today with a Western Digital 200GB SE, and save some serious bucks in the process.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Edge 64MB CompactFlash Card, like most 64MB cards, will store on average 71 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 53 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 32 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 25 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 20 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
Using this product in an office where the only place to place the antenna is facing west. The original antenna gave me 1-2 bars at best with most days cutting out. This antenna virtually fixed the problem. Very rarely cuts out now with 2-3 bars consistantly.
Product works fine but the adapter that it comes with to fit a regular SD card only works part of the time. Not a huge problem except I bought it because I lost my adapter and needed a new one! Oh well couldn't beat the price.
I got this from christmas and i totally loved it!!!I reccomend this if you're going to buy an PALM-OS handheld,beacuse of it's structure,ease of use and the new PALM OS v.5.0If you want a palm and a camera,buy the NX70V (but i reccomend to buy an aditional megapixel or more camera beacuse the nx70 has very low res.).I had an peg n 760c but i gave it away.
The Lowepro Toploader Zoom is the perfect match for a 5D mark i or ii with a 70-200 IS mounted to it. It has enough pockets and accessory add-on slots to carry just about everything that a camera backpack or bag would carry. I feel that the Toploader works best as a "Around Town" bag due to it's compact size instead of having to lug around a backpack or anything larger. BEWARE!!! Though. This bag will not fit a 5Di or 5Dii with Battery Park. For that, go up one step higher to the Toploader 75AW. Unfortunately, I experience this problem and now have to take the Toploader Zoom back. Overall, the bag works out perfect for my camera without the battery pack. High Recommend.
I bought this battery for the low price. It came well protected in the box. it'[s sealed for any position installs. It holds a good charge for the size.
I have this installed on my canon kit lens 18-55 IS and it works great. It's a little tough to install at times and I wonder about the long term durability of it, however, for the price it's well worth the money that I invested. It works and I'm satisfied.
I have tried many types and brands of blank media for my data needs. Memorex DVD-R has been the only one where I can count on every disc being usable. In my opinion, spend the extra couple of bucks on these and you will never regret it.
Great for older people who have trouble seeing and don't want to wear glasses to see who is calling
guys this product is awesome,but peaple who say this is is one star oviosly dont know how to work this thing
I had my 3rd gen ipod for 4 years, holding out on a video ipod until for a larger screen. I was torn when Apple released the full-screen flash memory based 'touch' with 16gig max (less than my old 20gig full with music files), and the small-screen hard-drive 'classic' with up to 160gig. Maybe the full-screen and hard-drive together would wear too much on a battery?I decided I would be annoyed with 16gig, managing which files to load. I have a Blackberry, and get enough internet, without being limited to wi-fi, plus all my work mail and calendar are tied to that. The bigger touch screen was not worth it for me, and I could not wait for another upgrade.Because of an Amazon delivery est. 4-7 weeks out, I canceled my order for an 80gig, went to Apple instead(free shipping), and ordered the 160gig. 160gig does not seem extreme. There is always something new to fill space. Higher quality music and videos, backups, games etc.. Plus the apple-site shows the 160gig battery has about an extra 30% play-time than the 80gig (apple site Classic tech specs).Had to pay sales tax, but got free engraving. Used that to add 'return to' with my name and email on the device. That gives the honest majority of our population the chance to get it back to me, and the less classy folks will need to scratch up or hide the back side.**update**I now have it in hand and stick with my 4-star pre-review.I got it loaded fine, including new videos I had in anticipation, and many photos from my pc -all of which barely made a dent in the space. The options are very easy to manage in iTunes. I like you can choose full-photo vs. ipod-veiwing-photo file sizes. Old news to many of you though. Of course I went full-sized, I have 160gig now, and this is a great way to back up those pics.Actually I have 148.79 available space. Everything looks good and runs smoothly, so I'm not griping about the space the os/software used up.I like the album art display on the menu and songs. Things like that don't matter in the big picture to most people, but those types of touches make Apple products seem a little more friendly.I am jumping from a monochrome music-only ipod, so for me this is a major upgrade.It does have the search option, but typing in a word by scrolling around a click wheel is not much faster than working through the menu.It also has a few games loaded, clock/alarm, a lock code setting, notes and calendar you can load from your pc/mac. I like the stopwatch, which dispays an old analog version. Using a stopwatch makes even boring activities seem more like an event.The only real rub with this is the 'TV-out' (video output)option is locked to 'off'. I had seen a 50buck cable for sale from Apple so I knew I could do it(cnet claimed video-out had been removed), but I read on a rumor-site that you will now be forced to use the Apple licensed component-cable in order to enable the video out. Fine, it comes with some other adapter stuff, so I'll do it, but their availability is 3-4 weeks.I do love this device, and appreciate how far we've come since reel-to-reel and projectors, but not getting a hard-drive in the the 'touch', and not having the video cable (and many games) ready for launch takes a star off.*** Update 2 ***Well, I had it stolen already. Hope the engraving somehow causes the perps some pain. Smashed my car window at church and grabbed my bag. I was dumbfounded. I did an on-line police report and tried to get my serial number from the Apple registration. Could find no way to veiw previous registrations, and the email confirming the registration didn't have it. Without the ipod connected to iTunes there appears to be no way to see it there either. I easily signed on to Garmin and got my gps s/n (they got that too), so I don't know why apple would make it so difficult. My wife found it printed on the box. Good old printed ink. Writing it down may be a good idea. Maybe this is gods way of telling me to get the touch?
This is my second popper like this. I have worn out my first one. I have tried a lot of different poppers through the years and this one is SO SIMPLE. Put in a third cup of popcorn, microwave on Hi for 2 minutes and it's done. No oil or grease needed. For myself, I drizzle a bit of olive oil on the finished popcorn... and a bit of salt and I'm good to go. Is so easy and fast.
i have a HP zd,8200 pavilion,it exhausts hot air out the back, that air gets recirculated right into the fans on the cooler, which inturn goes right back into the laptop.this accually makes the laptop hotter when the cooler is on !!!..however i made a little shield out of cardboard that moves the exhaust away from the coolers intake fans and viola!!!it works awesome.... but looks a little hokey.....for someone without rear exhaust vents this thing would be perfect !!
I install in my car, for some time was good until the fuse holder open by then self and almost burn my car. I replace the fuse box.
Simply put: if you want a decent cable for passing video over to your TV set, this is the one, but somehow it gets sound noise from the PC thru the TV. I don't know why, because there's no interference source near, but i will uodate this and tell you.
Shipped & received timely. Setup as easy as they claimed. Now have a secure wireless network through my 3 story condo.
Nice water resistant exterior with a lot of pockets for my mini DVs and backup batteries. Good buy, especially for the money.
Like others, I hate having to remove the case to access the USB Port, but this case has saved my 60Csx from damage twice. Once, I dropped it down a 60 foot cliff and it rolled harmlessly to a stop - no damage. Next, while ascending a steep trail with the GPS in my right hand and safety strap around my wrist, I lost my balance for a split second and grabbed a large sharp boulder for support. This resulted in a deep scratch about 3 inches long right on the face of the unit. I was really upset and thought for sure the glass screen itself must also be scratched. I removed the cover and to my surprise, the face was intact - not a single blemish. Needless to say this little mishap cost me $20 - for a new case. Get It!
I am rather impressed with this HTIB. Like many reviewers, I am surprised by the sound quality. I had no problems getting the sub woofer and the HTIB to "speak" with each other.I called PAnasonic customer service on sunday to see if I could get anyone tp help me with installation, and after a short hold time I had some one on the phone.The system took about 45 minutes to put together.I have read many placed that the owners manual leaves a lot to be desired... and the manual really does stink, but for $500.00 it is a really good system.The auto speak set up using the microphone is really greatit makes a complicated task easy.I have no problem with the sound or signal quality from the read speakers or the sub woofer.Update 9/9/09Still working and going strong
I am listening to classical music on this awesome little stereo as I write this. This system plays as fantastic as it looks. I live in a studio and wanted a compact system that had great sound but that would not blast me out of my apartment or disturb my neighbors. I am truly amazed at how far the technology has come in such a short time. I can play this quite loud and not be bothersome to others. The bass is very rich and the highs are not distorted. The music comes across very dimensional.I had a wall full of stereo before (my dad's older 80s/early90s unit) and my new micro sounds almost as good as my dad's!The only difference would be the size of the speakers andresulting output which was really too big for my space.This is a feature rich player that looks as good as it sounds. Ihave played classical, frank sinatra, rock, classical guitar --all sound great on this system. The platinum casing is veryattractive as are the walnut speakers. Easy to put together. Wellwritten instructions. And of course, compact!I originally listened to this at walmart where the receptionwas not so good and then again at Costco where the receptionwas great and I was amazed at the range of sound. Commentsabout cheesy speakers apply to the black casing not the walnut.I saw both. I got it for $128 plus tax at costco and lookforward to enjoying a full range of sounds again.A great brand -- I still have my Panasonic boombox from 1986and kept it because the radio sound is so great -- even thoughthe revolving cassette broke long ago. The only microat this price offering 5 CDs and a cassette for playing or recording music plus great looks &amp; sound. what more could you want?
THIS CAMERA IS REALLY GREAT. IT'S REALLY SMALL, AND I TAKE IT ANYWHERE I GO. AFTER ALMOST 2 YEARS I'M HAVING A LITTLE PROBLEM WHEN I'M TAKING THE PICTURE. BUT I STILL LOVE IT.
Antec has dropped the ball on this one. My power supply came in DOA.If you read reviews there are lots of reports of short life on power supply.The case weighs 25 pounds. It is a major hastle to uninstall everything and mail it back to California.It is a pretty case with some well thought out features, but not worth reliability hastles.
Great system if it worked properly. Our first receiver would play the sound and video out of sync and would take forever to load one time and load it right away the next time. We exchanged the first one and it worked a little bit better but would make a loud humming sound, and would skip randomly for no reason with brand new media. Everybody seems to love samsung but we've had bad luck with this brand. Had a camera that died right after the 30 day warranty was up. We took the system back to the store and will never buy this brand again no matter how nice it may look.
I had these speakers for about five years now, and I didn't like them ever since I bought them. The bass is way too overpowering, and there is no control for the subwofer. For genres of music like rap, techno, dance...this set of speakers are not for you, unless you like to hear your walls vibrate along with your music. For rock, and classical music they will reproduce the sound fine. Even if I manually control an equalizer from a player, there is no way to control the bass.I only bought these for forty bucks, but I could have saved that cash for something better. Mostly they are forty dollar paperweights.
First things first. This mouse is tiny and that was a surprise. I figured 'Notebook' mouse was a fancy way of saying 'hey, its a mouse -- and it will work with any computer including your notebook'. I won't make that mistake again. Fortunately I have the hand size of a nine year old girl so it wasn't an issue.I bought maybe a half dozen of these for use in a road show. The chords tuck away into the bottom of the mouse which was really nice for travel and prevented tangles and broken lines. It was small and light and worked perfectly. It certainly has a decent price. These have largely been abandoned back at the office, the staff prefer full sized mice but all in all they served their purpose well and I have no complaints at all.
...The sound was really nice, the volume was not so low. A little lower than my old [one] but I can handle this small difference and it had an equalizer for controlling treble and bass. ... This is really nice.I agree that the design and the battery life are not so well as [other ones]which have about 80 hours of battery life while this one has 24 hours without ESP. But I guess [other ones are]stealing from sound quality while boosting the battery life. I don't know but I definitely didn't like the sound of [some other]players.The remote and the magnets are really ingenious. Really easy to use. The device itself is really sound but also a little big. Anyway, it has advantages and disadvantages but the sound is the most important thing for me, and it has a great sound. I recommend this to everyone who listens to these things while walking, running etc. It doesn't skip and sounds great.
My title pretty much sums up what I think of this TV: I bought it about 2 years ago, and like many others, were very pleased with the price and performance for quite a while.Then, the problems started: the infamous "HDMI handshake issue", which causes the screen to drop out on at strange intervals, was annoying, but I could live with it. Also, Samsung was willing to fix it (within the 1 year warranty).The bigger issue with this set, and many from this timeframe made by Samsung, are the power supply issues that these models had, where after a year or so, just out of the warranty period, the TV would labor to turn on, and then eventually not turn on at all. The complaint with the set is that they obviously chose either cheap components (basic 50-cent capacitors) or they designed the set incorrectly so that decent components can't handle the load. After seeing the internal guts of my TV, as I was forced to go in there and put in new capacitors, I'm going with the first choice: I think they chose cheap capacitors because of packaging constraints. You can fix it (there are many sites out there dedicated to fixing the power supply issue), but seriously, wouldn't it be better to design it right in the first place? And when Samsung admits there's a problem, but refuses to fix it, that doesn't sit well with me, either.So in short, this TV has everything you'd want in terms of picture: in short, I think it's amazing. But the quality problems will get you, eventually. Just know that Samsung's customer service isn't so great. Because of that alone, this is probably the last Samsung set I purchase. This is one model where buying a refurb'ed set might be a good idea....find out what they did to it. If they replaced some capacitors or boards due to the issues I spelled out above, it's probably a safe bet.
I was skeptical about the "omni directional" claim, and perhaps a traditional antennae on a rotor would receive stations a little better. But I am not supposed to have an antennae on my roof in my neighborhood so I thought this less intrusive. It's about the same size and shape of a satellite dish, only horizontal so does not bring attention to itself. Also, due to its horizontal disc shape, not as susceptible to being pushed out of alignment by the wind (as a satellite dish often is). My goal was to eliminate payments to a satellite or cable company, and an amplified antennae seemed like a good idea. I knew that my camper antennae would receive 24 channels in my driveway (rural, between Cleveland and Mansfield Ohio). So I needed at least that many in my home to be satisfied. I disconnected the old satellite dish from the roof of my house and tossed it down, replacing it with this antennae. Once plugging in the little amplifier and TV, I was delighted to receive 37 channels! Maybe you can find a better one, but not one less intrusive for the money, I believe.
Originally I gave these 1 star because the default dimensions make them too long to fit upright in any of my 3 storage systems. I basically have a high quality metal cabinet by Can-Am made specifically for CDs, but the jewel sleeves are too tall to close the drawer. I also have glass front cabinets which I can't close either. Even the cheap cardboard storage boxes I use for short term storage I have are too shallow for the tops to stay on securley when filled with jewel sleeves.However, if you fold one edge of the tray card under, and trim off the excess of the jewel sleeve using a straight edge and an exacto type knife it will fit perfectly in any of my storage systems.I would give these 4 stars if they fit without the trimming, which can get very time consuming with a large collection like mine.
dont cheep out on sub cable get a good one like this one nice tight connection ....
These appeared to be the best headphones I had ever purchased for the first 2 months. After about 2 months the headphones lost most of the sound. Sometimes I could only hear the music and sometimes I would only hear the singer. It sounded terrible. This was the worst purchase of my life. I winded up just taking the buds off of them and using it with my sony headphones. DO NOT BUY THESE HEADPHONES THEY DO NOT WORK!!!!!!!!
I received this as a gift from my fiance for Christmas last week and I am in love. The sound is absolutely superior and it's so portable and lightweight. I got it for use in my office, so hopefully my coworkers with iPods don't steal it, lol.
Unless you have a $3,000 system, you don't need fancy schmancy cable. So, yeah, this isnt braided cable (its just twisted), and I'm sure it's not the greatest speaker wire to ever grace the world of men, but... It was easy enough to strip, and it's nice and durable, and it get's the job done. *shrug*
I bought the Palm Z22 for my wife, she keeps losing her contacts data when using non-syncing electronic agendas. The Palm came as a solution for that and it performs really good. It was easy for her to learn how to use and now she's benefiting from all the features in this device.It is very easy to synchronize and edit/add contacts and other data, the screen, while not at the same resolution as other PDAs, is confortable to see. Size and weight are also great and battery life is amazing, taking the device with you is no problem at all. She is gradually using it for more applications besides keeping contacts info (such as alarm clock, grocery listing, keeping memos, etc).I wish it came with an integral protector case (it comes with a plastic film for the screen)and a spare stylus, but they are easy to get.If you want a PDA and don't pretend to use it for heavy data (such as excel or word docs) or complicated applications, this is the solution. Great value, simplicity and perfomance.
I had high hopes for this camera. After reading many reviews on it and the N8000, I thought the N9000 sounded and looked better. I have experience with film cameras, using a Diana Mini which is equally low-tech... Well, I just can't get the film to advance. Also, the rewind lever was broken as soon as I took it out of the box. I had to have the camera shop rewind the film in a darkroom.The first roll was a disaster. Though the camera was winding and the counter advanced, the film itself apparently did not advance, so I ended up taking 12 shots on the same frame. Completely overexposed, useless. Second roll... I thought I took some great shots! Great 3D setups and I put in a lot of effort! Counter was advancing, film seemed to be winding this time, but apparently it still didn't advance, so all 12 exposures were on the same frame again. I'm throwing money down the drain on film and developing. :( Can anyone help?
These headphones are great for the price they are. They are very comfortable and the sound quality is very good. I can wear them for hours without any discomfort!
Hate the little earphones that came with my iPod so I bought this headphone to replace it. Excellent sound quality, lots of bass, nice and compact when folded up, and has a little pouch for storage. Not bad for the $$. I in fact ordered another one for my sister to use with her ipod, and she loves it also. I have had it for 3 months now and have no complaints.
When using the ipod as the alarm it does not always go off. I thought I just didn't have it pushed in all the way but I check it every night now and sometimes it still does not go off.
Having used several stereo earbuds for years in iPods, CD players and other devices. I heard about the Etymotic earbuds from a colleague. At the time, research indicated they were pricey so I delayed purchasing. Big mistake. Recently, Amazon.com listed the Etymotic ER6i considerably cheaper than the price I found for Etymotic models in 2006 so I had no further excuse. The isolator in-ear phones provided more quality than I ever imagined, including superb acoustic bass, crisp cymbals, and finger-stringing from guitars. I'm a jazz player (but a magazine editor for a day gig) so such musical definition is important. I found, however, that the supplied foam ear pieces were a better fit fot my ear canals than the soft tri-layered ear pieces. When in use, the isolator feature definitely blocks out all other sounds to fill the user's mind with pure music.
Not what i was Hoping for. If your out side and it's sunny out you can forget useing this. It works if its indoors or its cloudy out. Interface is east to use and intigration with eos digital rebel is smooth. You can only go back about 16 feet with it to take a pic withougt haveing to wave it around like a lunitick for it to release the shutter. I am defently going to find an rf shuter release for my camera Enough of ir. if you plan on useing this inside then this is perfect for you!
I use this cable to connect my computer to my 60in 1080p TV. The picture is just as good as my 6ft cable. And you can't beat the price. I looked at other cables and was going to buy a $50, gold-plated, heavy duty one. I'm glad I took the chance and bought this one. For the normal person, this cable will perform as needed.
After a few years of normal use, my S25 player started freezing in the middle of movies.No error codes or anything would come up on the display, the picture and soundjust stops while the read head tracks around trying to find itself. I've cleanedthe lens with alcohol. That didn't help. I've reinitialized the machine. Thatdidn't help. Panasonic wants more money to repair it than it would cost me to buya new one. I've bought a lot of things from Panasonic over the years. In recentyears though, I've had three different Panasonic products fail on me prematurely.I'm all through with them. I'd welcome any suggestions from anyone who might know howto fix it who is willing to share. Hopefully it doesn't need a new optical pickup. Isaw one on a parts list. They want 85% of the cost of a new machine for it. Not worthit.
My 13" macbook fits great, and there is lots of space for folders, pads, etc. Light and comfortable to carry.
B+W filters are the best! I purchased this filter to use on my Nikon 24mm-120mm and it is a great fit; clear and sharp. No problems!
I owned this capacitor for just over a year using it to power my Hifonics Brutus BXi 2006D Ultra D-Class Mono amp and it did just what it was supposed to do. Kept my amp fresh on juice! Though I did notice that the lighting was a bit overdone, but since it stayed buried in my trunk behind my Kicker's, it left a neat blue glow in the back of the trunk that matched my amp's glow. I wouldn't buy this for the glow tho, it's just a decent capacitor.
Quality glass. Well made brass rim. Once in a life investment. 10 stop long exposure will give a whole new dimension to your photography.
Ok. We bought the MPD-700 last year (May 28, 2004). It suddenly stopped working two weekends ago (January 29, 2005 - when we had no power due to an infamous "Georgia Ice Storm" and the kids needed to watch Barney and Dora the Explorer). The unit either says "Loading" while spinning endlessly, or says "No Disc" and stops spinning. I called Magnavox customer support and they first said that it was outside of the 90-day warranty. I told them that I had the warranty right there in my hand and that true, the *first* part of the warranty expired after 90-days, but that the second part of the warranty (where you send it back to them for a replacement for a "preset exchange fee") extended through 1-year post-purchase. After being put on hold for five minutes, they came back and said, oh yeah, you are right. I asked them what the "present exchange fee" was, and they said $250.00! This is more than what I paid for my unit! Needless to say, I will never buy another Phillips (parent of Magnavox) or Magnavox product again. I will be contacting my lawyer to see if my state (Georgia) laws provide any greater warranty protection than what came with the unit. I would not recommend Magnavox to anyone!
this bag is really efficient, seems strong, wheels are working perfectly even in rough surfaces.only improvement would be the inner separations, maybe more separations for your books and the laptop cables and stuff.
The Wall Street Journal reviewed these binoculars. They are easy to use and you can actually see the people on the stage when you are in the back row. As the WSJ said, &quot;A killer of a deal&gt;&quot; For under thirty dollars you can't do better.
The product came quickly and the directions for installation were easy to follow. We love our Okidata printer and the quality of the things we print off of it.
I encountered the same problems with a Lexar 128MB memory stick that have been mentioned by other reviewers. I discovered that dazzle has a firmware update for this reader available on their website. I downloaded, installed and ran the firmware updater and have had no problems with the reader since.There's not much more to say. I wish the cord was about 2 feet longer. I have my USB hub on the floor, and the cord is barely long enough to reach --- and the reader is at the back of the desk. If it was a bit longer, I'd be able to pull it closer to the keyboard when I'm using it.
I bought this tripod two weeks before. The legs are shaking when I extend. I'm unable to take pics from this tripod. It is similar to using our hand instead of tripod. Please don't buy this. You can pay extra $5-$10 and go for some other model or brand.
Sometimes the monitor works just fine. However, it often produces this high-pitched whining sound that is annoying and at times wakes our soundly sleeping baby. It always works for its intended purpose though, which saved this product from a one star rating.
The price on these was absolutely phenominal. I did a lot of research and was very pleased. The product speaks for itself. Excellent!
the speakers are rated 4 to 6 ohms. Almost all home receivers are 8 ohms. This will not hurt the speaker. But will hurt the amplifier. I discovered this after they were shipped. And returned them to Amazon.
This is an awesome lens but a little on the expensive side compared to the cheaper alternative (f 1.8). But definitely comes with a difference in the body and the quality. The only problem is that you cannot stand close to the object and take a picture. This is not a problem because i know that is the specification before i bought this lens. If i had a lot of $$$, i would gone for a lens that had a lower focal length. I would definitely recommend this lens for portrait photography.
This product fools your car stereo to think it has a CD changer installed and then it uses its CD audio inputs to feed in your other audio sources, like an ipod, for example. It works, good sound. However, some car stereos (most new models) are NOT fooled, and you get an error message on screen, which you have to clear (typically by taping a button on the car stereo) every time you switch it on.
Good quality radar , I had alway buy Bel Radars this is my 6th Bel that I had purchase , never have disappointments.
This camera (and all Canon SDs in general) is perfect for a non-professional photographer. It produces great quality pictures, is easy to operate, and offers many features that are both useful and fun for the user.
I bought several of these for Christmas since I have lots of neices, nephews and friends that I buy for. I didn't want to beat my head against teh wall about what to buy for each individual person, therefore, I ordered 18 of these suckers and that is what most got. I got he 60 minute version, used one for myself and fell in love with it, felt like I was giving an unusual but quality product and proud to do so. This item is an inexpensive way to capture the memories that you don't want to loose vs. spending big bucks on a camcorder! It is small, convenient, beautiful picture quailty and so easy to use!
The machine was everything I want -- but only for the lifetime of the toner drum. Now ... I admit that it's lasted longer than any inkjet I've ever owned, and at a lower per-print cost. The cost of toner drums, however, is prohibitive, and remanufactured drums for this unit stink -- at least insofar as I've been able to find. (If you don't mind a grey caste on all your printouts, the generics and remans are fine, but my eyes don't like the haze. If you're a reader, yours won't either.) For HP, we've got a local recharge outfit with high-quality replacement cartridges -- I guess size, in HP's case, builds quality all the way down the line.
Stick with OEM and don't experiment with generic brands; it isn't worth it. I use this product on the S500 primarily for CD labeling...lots of graphics and color. Reproduction is excellent and I get my $$$worth. When you get the pop-up window stating that the ink is low for one color, don't think it is empty. Far from it....it can go several days with the pop-up still on low until it is bone dry.
Ends need to be thinner to work with small point and shoot. Had to return this item to Amazon and get a different strap.
No more people trying to see what I'm doing on my laptop. I love seeing their frustration, especially when I'm watching a movie on netflix.
I am very happy with this modem. Extremely easy installation and I'm consistently getting speeds of 50k +. This modem is worth every penny.
Nothing bad to say about this. It can prop up the ipad at pretty much any angle you need it to and folds up nice and compact and it doesn't break the bank.
bought from Amazon 2 weeks ago was waiting to see how it ran i build alot of asus and once again booted right up thanks Asus
My wife gave this to me as a gift about 3 weeks ago and I love it. We had our Mini with us during a recent trip to Mexico, and it proved itself with wonderful sound quality, an admirable battery life, and great options. It was a great asset to have during a cumulative 10-12 hours of travel time.The mini itself is easy to navigate and understand. She essentially told me how to work it, and the ease in which I have been able to use it has been wonderful. At first, I didn't think much of the 4GB amount of space, but it's been great for me as a person who never transports graphic or movie files.I found the headphones they provided to be more than acceptable and the sound quality I've experienced has been great. At this point, I normally use my Mini while at a desk (while working) and (wonderfully) the mini never gets in the way of any of the work that I have to do. Even better, the mini isn't any sort of hindrance to my coworkers. If I were to ever work in the dark, I know that the beautiful blue hue of a lighted screen would work to light my way (used it on the plane).My only discrepancies are minor - the Mini is seemingly easy to scratch. I looked at mine yesterday and noticed a few gashes in it whose origin I know not. Further, any sort of accessory for the device seems to be kind of pricey after you spend $250 on it.The bottom line: This is a great toy to have, albeit expensive. Tons of options and features make for a wonderfully diverse product. Works as a well-received gift or a smart personal purchase. Don't be rough with it, travel a lot with it, and enjoy.
There are better cases on the market, but I couldn't find one close to the price of this one. Holds the PC snuggly, and there is lots of gadget space. Great deal.
Door broke after a month. Unit took forever since the begiining to recognize and play discs. 3 months of use and it no longer recognizes anything. Forget about it.. It's money down the drain. Get cheaper panasonics or Toshibas or even Sonys..
This shower radio is the best that I have owned. Weather bands, TV and AM/FM radio, all in one neat package. Water-resistant topside controls make it easy to select what you want. It includes a nice timer to automatically turn the radio off after a preset time. It includes a small wire antenna attached to a suction cup, which really helps the reception. Powered by three C batteries, which last a lot longer than a single 9 volt. This thing was well thought out and seems to be well built. A little pricey, but well worth it.
The remote is great for tying up all the programming of several remotes in one, but like the other reviewers said, it is sensitive to movement. I can no longer leave it on the couch or coffee table because it lights up and drains the batteries whenever I walk into the livingroom. It was, and still is, a waste of money considering I have to replace all 4 AAA batteries every 2 months! I am considering model URC-8811 which has no LCD display whatsoever. That should take care of the battery issue.
Very nice case. Quality construction. I dinged it one star for the fact that while inserting discs in the first/last couple of pages, the top disc's underside will scrape against the zippper track if you're not careful. This might be true of most cases, but definetly for this one.
This computer is very heavy. The screen is cheap. Battery life is an insult (90 min at best). The computer gets so hot, it puts my oven to shame. As others noted, the fan rarely turns off and is as loud as a leaf blower (I can't take a nap with laptop on). And of course it is always shutting down, or shuts down when you try to power it out of hibernation. I used to think it was a problem with one of my drivers, but from reading these reviews and seeing how ubiquitous the problem is, its obvious compaq dropped the ball on this one.
I use a USB audio interface to connect my laptop to my stereo. I have several. They all sound good. The sound is much better than plugging into the computer's headphone jack. Some months ago, a high-end audio magazine reviewed various expensive USB Audio units but also mentioned cables. Incredibly, they stated that the Belkin USB Gold Series provided the best sound. I bought one on Amazon, rather inexpensively, and sure enough, compared to my generic cable, my computer music sounded smoother, nicer, and more like good home CD player. If you have decent stereo components, the cables you use can and do make a difference. If good computer audio is important to you, give this cable a try!
high quality, good features, great price, sounds good. cons are that the orbitals are directional in nature, but thats not really a problem.highly recommended.
I just bought these to use as my main speakers with my Kenwood receiver. Let me tell you, these speakers sound great! I use them for both music and for Home Theater. There is NO other speakers that sound better in this price range. I've had these speakers for about 4 days, and they sound better and better every day. These little speakers even have great bass! Once I save up enough money I'm going to buy the JBL S38's and move the S26's to the surrounds. You need to buy these speakers!
I bought these camera batteries twice before through Amazon. Can't beat the price. Shipping very fast. Quality is top notch brand name. Highly recommend it.
if you want every dollar to count go for this 4.1 surround sound system. I searched best buy and circuit city for an adaquate surround system for under $65... could only find 2.1 for $50. so i went to walmart and saw this 4.1 surround system. wat do u think when you purchase any electronics at walmart? no so great, 66watts didn't seem so great to share between 4 speakers and a sub huh? hahaha well i was wrong i use this to play all my music (ditched my sterio) my games and any other multimedia experience. the sub delivers clear and sharp frequencies and the the speakers deliver clear sharp sound... don't hesitate you can't to wrong. also the adjustable master volume is very useful for adjusting volume without having to click on ur desktop... love it, wat more can i sayby the way this i am using a 16 sound card... wait till i get my new sound blaster 24 bit!! &quot;)
The documentation is skimpy to say the least. But it was easy enough to setup that it doesn't really need much more. I had it up and running quickly and without a hitch.It works fine. I have nothing to compare it to, but it works for me.I have 2 computers wired to the network as well as my printer. I have 1 laptop that uses the wireless. It all works just fine.I have not, however, delved into the security features.
Wrong size of connector; something in the ad said it would connect to cell phones but it comes with a 2.5mm connector instead of the 3.5mm connector needed.
Simply put, you will not be able to get a set of headphones at a better value than these. I needed headphones for my iPod that I use at the gym and after reading many reviews on many brands of headphones, I purchased a few different brands. Of all, these were the best. Please note - when using these without the pads, the sound will be a little tinny, but with the foam pads on the ear buds, bass somehow gets added to the equation, and these simply sound great.
after buying this unit for about 2 weeks, i finally decided to get rid of it. although it says that it has the &quot;hold&quot; and &quot;resume&quot; function, this product does not suppoort these two functions. the glitches this players has when playing MP3 files are very disturbing, however, it doesn't have this kind of problem when playing an Audio CD. But, the reason i bought a MP3 CD player is primarily for listening to MP3 files not audio cds.the display is kindda dim, and does not show correct information sometimes, well, this is not a big deal for me, just that the high pitch glitches sounds is really bothersome. you would have to wait at least 10 secs for the player to start playing music.in a word, i do not recomment people to buy this product.
Sounds pretty clear, nice punch of bass. Highly recommend for it's price.
Not sure if you've heard about it - but Apple Company may have a much bigger customer relations debacle on the horizon than the recent battery life problem.I purchased a Mini, along with the arm band accessory a little over a month ago - for the express reason of listening to music while jogging. At first, I loved it - the sound was great, it was very easy to use - and of course, very cool to look at and show off to friends, etc. Then, on my sixth use, the iPod completely &quot;froze.&quot; No sound, no nothing. None of the buttons worked and it would not reset. It had completelylocked up. I called Apple immediately, and explained the situation. The Apple representative, who apparently had heard of this problem before, quickly let me know that, &quot;...As shocking as this may sound, the iPods are not made to jog with.&quot; I could not believe what I was hearing. I indicated that the Apple website specifically suggests jogging as a recommended activity with the Mini. Apple even advertises the Mini with people break dancing - which is even more &quot;high impact&quot; than jogging! Furthermore, they sell a Flexible Armband for the iPod that clearly states to be used for JOGGING (which I was using when it died).I have since spoken to numerous Apple representatives to find one who would agree to help me with my problem. They've made comments like, &quot;The mini is similar to your home computer, and you don't jog with that, do you?&quot; Another Rep added, &quot;...yes you can jog with it, but we cannot guarantee it's performance.&quot; And my favorite, &quot;We are striving to produce a Mini that you can jog with, but we have not completely perfected the Mini.&quot; I indicated to them, that they are CLEARLY engaging in false advertising, but unbelievably, they responded with, &quot;No, we're not, because the Miniwill work fine for approximately 20 minutes of jogging, before it may &quot;freeze.&quot;I have repeatedly asked Apple for a refund and they won't even consider it. The only &quot;fix&quot; they have offered is, when the iPod &quot;freezes&quot; let the battery completely die (which could take hours), then re-charge it and try it again. If it is still frozen, I will have to call Apple and re-boot the Mini's hard drive - which will cause me to lose any music saved on it.The bottom line is Apple is a dishonest company! Evidently they did not adequately test their iPod Mini product before putting it on the market, and now, they have decided to continue their deceptive advertising practices to promote a product which they now know is not suited to an activity which many customers will assume is an acceptable use.
I purchased this cb for a last minute trip. The radio works great and has enough power to get your signal out without a external antenna. I had opted to buy a lil wilson external antenna since I was driving across country and in the mountains I wanted a stronger reception. The cool thing is u can run this unit on (6) AA Batteries, (8) ni-cads or even a 12V cig plug. As a bonus the car adapter has a built in female PL-259 plug for attaching said external antenna if u desire. Finally the 10 NOAA weather channels assure u can get weather updates anywhere in the USA just about. Highly recommend this unit if u can find one in stock!
Just had to add my 2 cents about my Microsoft Zune. I've had 2 ipods over the years and though pods are the most popular mp3 player's around, the Zune is a worthy contender. The sound and is incredible w/ the right earbuds and the software is more than adequate for my use. I highly recommend this player.
It's not the worst tablet to own, but it doesn't hit any of the sweet spots for a tablet other than WiFi abilities.1) It's not convertible, so you have to buy a USB keyboard for data entry.2) It's not using WindowsXP for Tablets, so you don't get the integration of Microsoft's specific handwriting recognition abilities.3) The hardware is pitiful, clearly offering power-saving compromises to overcome some engineering problems. The CPU is slow, the RAM is limited, and your hard drive isn't exactly fast or large.The best of the first-gen tablets was the Fujitsu Stylistic, but it cost twice as much. Of course, it also had twice as much ability. For tablet shoppers, the second-gen offers WindowsXP for Tablets, Office 2003 with OneNote (really leverages the tablet's strong points), better CPU selections and more mature engineering (convertibles!). Toshiba's Portege 3500 is probably the best tablet in the second generation, and that's the one you buy.Fred
It's a DVI-D cable. Of course it works. It's the standard BelkinDVI-D 10 ft cable. All I can say is that it works with the BelkinDVI-F To ADC-M Video Adapter on my PowerMacG4. And it worksjust fine DVI to DVI from my Mac to an LG L1933 LCD monitor.Note: This is the full DVI-D (24 pin) not the standard (DVI-I?) 18 pinDVI cable.
I purchased this so that i could use my cell phone headset with my laptop. it works fine. To make the stereo effect on you have to play a bit on the connection of headset and this connector.
Very nice device. If you want to smoke a brisket, this thing is a must.As an RF engineer however, I can assure you that the range on this thing is absolutely PATHETIC. Ten (10) feet is typical with a single wall or window in the "path" between the transmitter and receiver. Add any more distance or another wall and you're off the air. The claim of up to 100 feet may be accurate in an open field with nothing between the transmitter and receiver. Who has that situation? (Notice the "up to". It's the typical RF manufacturer specification double talk that I see all the time in my business.)Another very important point: When you lose the signal, there is no audible warning. Instead, the 3 digits that show temperature turn to 3 dashes.Testing battery life with fresh alkaline batteries has given me 16+ hours so far (still testing.) Good enough for a brisket. Thought I'd try it out before I risk a decent piece of meat.Bottom line: It's cheap but pretty much worth it. You basically get what you pay for. If you're electronically inclined, do the antenna modification on the transmitter. (Great easy to use instructions at [...]) If you're not so inclined, I'd look for something with better range. For me, I'd doing the mod AND ordering another one...for parts. It's FRAGILE.
This is an affordable, capable little VCR. Like the other reviewers, I do wish it had auto-tracking and a better "time remaining" counter but it does the job and records about as well as a 30-50 dollar VCR can.And, man, when they say FAST FORWARD they aren't kidding. This VCR's fast forward and rewind are FAST. I'm talking Tasmanian Devil fast. I'm saying you might cast a cautious eye toward your VCR if you're rewinding a tape because when this sucker gets to work, it sounds like it's about to lift off and blast right through the ceiling. That's good when you want to skip around on a tape, but it makes scanning through commercials tricky work. I wish the "play" were as fast as the "scan" because I always over- or under-shoot it when I'm trying to stop at a specific point.
I really liked it. Great resolution, multiple interfaces.A real winner.Problems?Wish it had battery capability.Wish they would have left a bit more clearance for a usb cable- but it fits!
As the last review of the products states, I too have noticed this DVD player dropping frames (not sound) during DVD playback for no logical reason. Also, I've noticed a white, horizontal line of static appear totally random from time to time during DVD playback also. Furthermore, like other RCA video products I've owned it the past, the video cuts out for a fraction of a second during white desolves (where the screen goes completely white) or thunder effects, explosions, etc. during DVD playback. I would not recommend this player for DVDs. Sony will soon be releasing a new 5-disc changer, the model DVP-C660D to replace its DVP-C650D. This player will also be priced at the $350 mark! I'll keep my RCA DVD/CD Changer as a CD changer only.
If you want take pictures like a prof, dont thik about it, buy the Nikon D50 and enjoy the moments....! There is only an observation: you can use the display to focus the objective, of course this allow save battery....
What can you say about a cable? If it is a cable intended to carry high bandwith signals, you can say a lot.Big box retailers and niche sellers are making gobs of money selling high-priced HDMI and component video cables. You can also find a lot of high-priced cables that will not carry a 1080p or 1080i signal. I found this out the hard way, but fortunately was able to get a refund.Thus, finding a vendor of low-priced, high-quality cables like this one is a boon. This Velocity HDMI cable is an order of magnitude or two less expensive than some other brands - but it delivers the goods. I used this particular cable to hook a BluRay player to my HD TV and the quality at 1080i is absolutely stunning.The Velocity HDMI cable, as inexpensive as it is, is simply top-notch in terms of quality.Jerry
I purchased this cartridge so I would have one in my supply drawer when the one that is in my printer runs out of ink. I always keep a spare available. In the past, I have purchased these at Target. Since the product looked the same in the on-line picture and the price was $10 cheaper, I thought this was a good deal. However, I was surprised to see that the cartridge did not come in the usual Lexmark box. This makes me uneasy. Is what I received really a Lexmark-made product?
I've worked with many wireless devices and this is one of the best. I never use the drivers that come in the box, I always download the latest drivers from the manufactures website. I highly recommend the quick install instructions. On XP all you need to do is plug in the device into your USB port, point to the directory you saved the driver and just press next. The device configures in a few seconds and doesn't even require a reboot (although it's always recommended).The range on this product is unbelievable, I have the Linksys WPC11 card which doesn't come close to the range on this baby. I live in a NYC apartment building and using this adapter I can view and cruise on any of my neighbors connections. This brings up the issue of security.I have two security recommendations, turn on MAC address security (to restrict the authorized clients) and enable WEP (link encryption) security. The MAC address of most linksys products in printed near the serial number on the bottom. You enter this number in your gateway/router (note: all new nic cards must be entered - use &quot;IPConfig /all&quot; to view mac address). The second half of good security is using a WEP key. You must first enter the key in the gateway/router. If you use a passphrase then genrate the key. For simplicity sake use Key 1 (there are 4 possible keys).If you are configuring the key on Windows XP using the built in configuration tool, you must enter the Hexdecimal equivalent, NOT the passphrase. The passphrase is only a linksys feature, the rest of the wireless world uses hex (40 bit is 10 characters) passwords. This is a 10 character password if you chose a 64 bit encryption for example.On windows XP linksys does not recommend using the configuration utility (you will have problems if you try and install it). The built in Windows XP network utility is sufficient for any configuration and works quite well. It's not as user friendly as the Linksys configuration tool, but it's free with the operation system.My only negative comment, it that linksys should have made a compatible configuration utility for people who wanted that option. Overall, one of the better linksys produts I've used. I give it a 4 because they should also offer the product with Wireless G and even an A option. Seems that they haven't producted USB wirless adaptors with these additional specs.
Excellent construction. Eliminates problems encountered when plugging into and unplugging from solid plug-in outlets. One plug can be manipulated without affecting the other three.Only Amazon advertised this special item and though the price was substantial, so is the product.
I have used this with my Escort SRX and my new Escort 9500ix. It works beautifully to amplify the ramp up on all detectors and spoken words on the 9500ix very clearly and above my loud music and/or open windows. I have it mounted under my dash panel, and it is still loud and clear (I have the detector set at about half volume, although it goes to almost maximum volume without distorting). The included wire tap makes installation easy. I suggest hard wiring your detector at the same time using the escort hard-wire kit, since most of the cable snaking and wire taping labor can be combined with the install of this speaker. My only complaint is that the fuse holder is cheap and opened itself up (causing the power to turn off), but a little bit of tape over the fuse holder stopped that problem from re-occurring.
It always takes a little out of you to spend so much on an item that won't help you send your kids to college, but... WOW, what an incredible piece of equipement! The clarity of the image is really beyond all expectations. The weight of the binoculars, which is considerable, helps stabilize the image.What a pleasure!
I have owned this thing for about a year and a half. i have even used generic cartridges. this has worked flawlessly as a stand alone and computer based multifunction machine. The lcd is a little hard to read...(could be bigger and brighter) and yes i adjusted the contrast. do not expect great color photos..it isn't bad, but what do you expect for 80.00. fax works well and scans are pretty good. usb card reader should allow option to disable if not using. Also card reader should be high speed. Small footprint makes this a must if you have limited space. you cannot go wrong with this mfc, especially for the price. I have seen some poor reviews for this machine. (i say read the manual and learn how to use it before you complain0 also, don't forget how much this thing costs. When comparing to another printer..please take this into consideration..you will not be dissapointed.
I actually needed a better sounding system in order to properly hear the studio mixes my musician friends were sending. Yes, I could still opt for some studio monitors, but this system is a true stereo system allowing me to hear the songs as anyone else would through a decent system. No distortion,good clarity of highs and lows, and no need for more power......just the right fit.
This is a great pair of speakers! I've bought many things from Amazon.com and this is the first review I've ever written for a product. They were really easy to mount and hook up. The sound is great and if you use the phone jack to switch from all reciever components if your stereo is wired like that. T.V., radio, dvd, vcr. I listen to my digital cable reciever and then pick a "music" channel. These speakers work great on my 3 season porch. Hook up an ipod and you can listen to anything you have in your mp3.
Apple monitors are seriously overpriced. It is a decent monitor, just much too expensive. For your money there are better alternatives.If you want a good photo editing 24in LCD look at the NEC 2490WUXi. It is about 200 more but the screen is much better. It has an A-TW polarizer which increases the viewing angle and comes with an internal LUT for better calibration. Colorcomp help insure even colors across the the screen. Check out Reviews and you will find it is a pro quality monitor that matches monitors 2-3x the price. There is also a 26in version (2690WUXi) that is Wide Gamut, for those than need it. It is about 100$ more for that version. There are "spectraview" packages that include a one eye calibrator and NEC's software. Check out Hardforum.com for LOTS of good info on the subject.
I struggled with the Adesso cordless keyboard before finally admitting it is a flawed product that really doesn't work - period.Yes, the Logitech diNovo is pricey, but it's good. Software works, hardware works, very good typing feel. Superb battery life.Didn't give it 5 stars because it doesn't have a number pad that can be accessed through a function (Fn) type control.
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Great product that actually works with the iPAQ 211 and at a cheaper price than the HP equivalent. The extra features on the keyboard do not work however for the iPAQ 211 but I didn't buy the keyboard for that, I bought it to just be a straight forward BT keyboard for the iPAQ 211. If that is what you are looking for then this is your best bet, if you want bells and whistles you'll have to look elsewhere.On a side note there are no drivers for this device that work with the iPAQ 211. To connect you have to create a bluetooth keyboard shortcut...DO NOT try to Pair the keyboard first, the pairing should take place during the creation of the shortcut. If you have trouble linking it to the iPAQ 211, try connecting it to a PC.
One can't get overly excited about a lens hood. This one does what its supposed to.It has good construction, although sometimes it can be a little difficult to take on/off the camera. Better that than coming lose.Would recommend.
Looked long and hard for a reasonably-sized single antenna for receiving digital signals in both the VHF and UHF range. We're at least 35 miles from the nearest broadcast tower. Even inside, we receive all the local digital broadcasts with great clarity (again, both UHF and VHF). I'm sure with an amplifier and outside hook-up it would perform even better. It's a bit big to be a set-top antenna, so it will eventually go in the attic. Otherwise this is a great product.
Length:: 1:39 MinsBottom line, it serves its purpose of protecting your hard drive. If you own a portable hard drive having a case is highly recommended.
If you buy a fine extern hard drive disk for backups, and this is the most frequent way to use a extern hard disk, you expect the hardware were accompanied with friendly software. Well this is not the case of the Fire Lite 2.0 USBFLB40. The version of "BounceBack Express" software is a cheep one that is very difficult to use.
I was set on getting a Samsung DLP for the longest time until I came across this TV and all the great reviews for it. I then switched over to plasma and I couldn't be happier with this TV and my choice. I have had it for about 3 months now or so and it is still as stunning as it was before.My Sony upconverting DVD player workes great with this TV and utilizes one of the two HDMI ports provided on this TV. xBox 360 looks great as well. HD cable is my favorite part of this TV and the improvement over regular cable is unbelievable!The speakers aren't as loud as I would like but I plan on getting a theatre system soon to give me that "surround sound feel."
I give this 3-stars only b/c it fits in the ear better than others. However, it still falls out quite a bit. And the case they give you would be more useful if it were somehow attached b/c not only is it easily lost, but it's not so easy to place the buds into. Otherwise the the ear buds are exposed to dust. I lost one of the buds the first week of use.
My father bought this for me for my birthday. I love it & I don't know how I lived without it. I was very surprised to find that it even covered all of the streets in my very, very small town (few thousand people). You can even download John Cleese's voice, off of the tomtom website, to be your navigator. Classic british humour. He continues to make me laught out loud while I'm driving. Plus you can but additional cards that cover, europe, asia, central & south america. I would recommed this to anyone without hesitation.
I recommend this seller...very fast.I received the Cable modem + Adapterand worked like breeze on comcast internet ((implying you subscribe off course))I highly recommend this seller
I have a 30D and my wife wanted a DSLR for her anniversary. I have a collection of nice Canon lenses, including this one. When she got her Rebel, this was the lens she ended up stealing from me. She uses it 99% of the time. On the Rebel, it makes for a fairly small package and exceptional pictures. The focus speed is fast, and the image quality is comparable to L-series zoom lenses.The only real downside is having to use your feet to zoom in closer to an object.
Looks nice, decent construction ...fits my Ipod okay once you adjust it. The remote is VERY counter intuitive. Not sure if it is my Onkyo 605 Receiver or the dock itself; but the way you choose your music and show video is both boring and also counter intuitive. What about the instruction manual that came with it you ask ...what manual? I learned nothing from that piece of paper. Don't forget to set the VIDEO SETTINGS on your Ipod to "Ask" or the video will not show through your TV.
I am on the phone all day. This little ear piece is quite simply the best. Yes, it doesn't last too long, (the longest I have used one is 6 months). But, the sound quality is better then any expensive headset I have used and I have been using headsets for the past 15 years now. I do a lot of consulting on the phone and so this is a very important item for my business. It is also cheap. I buy about 6 of them and when they die (and they do) I throw it away and get out another. Very worth the price, but expect it to last only a few months, but at this price you can really just throw it away.
This item does not work in a house because it has difficulty transmitting throuh walls or around corners. After calling the help line to make sure we had set everything up correctly, the manufacturer confirmed that it is really designed for a very large office space without walls so that the signal can travel at a straight shot, and that almost all home users were reporting very poor performance of the product.
The adapter wide lens provides an ok performance. The adapter with the lens causes pics to be dark. the lens doesn't provide much more than original lens. so, if you want a little more in your pictures and have great lighting, then the adapter may be ok for you. just don't have too high expectations.
I bought this item to charge my iPhone 4 in the car. When I plugged it in, a message appeared on the phone that it was not compatible with the charger. I tried it with my 80 GB iPod Classic, and got the same message. I read the reviews before buying it, and they led me to believe my devices were compatible with the charger, but they weren't. Very disappointing.
i bought this kit becuase i needed at little more "ufmm" to get to my 4000 watt amp. Honestly i shud have gone with like 2 guage but it accualy is in my 4 way mb quart amp now and it pretty amazing i have 2 capacitors for 2 diff gauge wires and the wire is soild. the ground honestly could be a little longer like maybe 7 or 8 inchs its only bout 2 1/2 feet but if u think bout it you dont need much. The kit itself is great. Comes with plently of 8 guage wire (red) for you positive and bout 2 1/2 feet for ground (black) the sound wire is pretty good i didnt use it becuase i have 16 guage for my speakers but you get a good amount of wire close to 20 feet. the rcas in my opinon are cheaper than what id like. i have 0 guage rcas that transmit the sound in a fiberoptic way. now im only 17 and i know alot bout car audio *done ALOT of cars* this kit is great if your just looking to get power to your amp and just need a cheap kit. so i give it 4 out of 5 becuase it takes alot to get a 5 out of 5 from me. i would deff buy this kit again
My husband's Nano doesn't fit ANY of the docks! He can only play it on the base, without putting it in a dock...what's the point?! And this was a Valentine's Day gift.
I got this cable to connect my Zune to my Sonos receiver. It works great, sounds great, and doesn't get tangled easily.
WOW!!! This camera not only made me happy, but it was much more than what I thought it would be. Features galore, so be sure to read the manual. I'm currently taking highest quality pics and it will be sometime before I take my CD to Costco for development. Another really interesting feature is the video mode. My family and friends all have digital cameras that are strictly cameras. This one is a videorecorder too. At $375, this camera is a steal!!! I'm not into writing reviews for products, so if I take the time to do so...I'm really behind the product. Hope I can spread the joy to other lucky shoppers.
I have had this product for about a month or so. I actually have two of the cards. I use one in an Aiptek A-HD and the other in a Canon SD1000. I have not had any issues with either card. The pictures are saved very quickly after taking a picture with the SD1000. I don't use the A-HD as much but when I have I've had nothing to complain about.Really for the excellent price I paid for 8GB, I can't complain. I would recommend the product and the dealer.
CAME FAST AND WAS PACKAGED VERY GOOD THESE ARE OF SUCH GOOD QUAILITY AND I SAVED ALOT OF MONEY GETTING THEM FROM AMAZON.
I bought one for my husband's birthday and now I take his car as often as possible. I don't have a lot of experience with radar detectors but this one has performed as expected. As far as I can tell, it has been extremely accurate from all directions.
It does work. I have been searching for several months to find a safe way to clean the sensor on my Canon EOS 5D. I shoot a lot of pictures outdoors and change lenses often. As a result, I ended up with some very visible spots in the upper portion-usualy sky- of most of my pictures. I tried many powerful blowers, but NONE seemed to remove these stubburn and annoying spots. I was finally convinced I needed to try the WET method.I had to use it several times and shot many pictures of a blue sky IN BETWEEN, but the final result was a really clean picture with no more spots in my blue sky!Recommended!
A little smaller than I had expected (my own fault)but great for a small light! Perfect for a portable studio!
On the plus side, I think that the screen quality is phenomenal and the handwriting recognition is quite good. However, there are a number of annoying quirks in my IPAQ that diminish its utility. For one, I find myself soft booting the machine far too often; either the programs hang or I have problems switching from my wireless network at home to the one at work. Perhaps the former is more a problem with Windows Pocket PC than the hardware, but nevertheless, it's annoying. I also have to agree with one reviewer who found it odd that you cannot sync over the wireless 802.1x network (I don't know if this is possible over Bluetooth; I haven't tried it). I don't think that the IPAQ is worth it's list price unless you are an avid e-mailer with constant connection to a wireless network, but it's probably a good buy if you can find it used.
What can I say, both chargers work wonderfully, now I don't have to worry about resorting to fumbling to find a radio station when my Zen dies out on long trips. In all honesty, the player should have come with at least one of these from the factory (car or wall charger).
bought this hard drive for my macbook pro, first time i'd ever installed a hard drive, and it was so easy, and has been working great for about a month!
This jacket will protect the back of your phone from scratches, nothing more.These are flimsy, very thin, silicone protectors. Sure, the corners are a little thicker, but you'd be foolish to think that this product is offering your iPhone any more protection than the aluminum case already provides. The sides of this protector are thin enough that they will sag away from your phone - not attractive.My biggest complaint is that the rubber is quite sticky, and already very thin, so you'd be lucky to pull your phone out of your pocket with the protector still on the phone (this was my experience). If you get a light colored one, be prepared for dirt and lint accumulation. The product material is a lint magnet.You should probably ask yourself, am I trying to protect the back of the phone from scratches, or am I more concerned with the screen (the usable part of the phone)?I promptly returned both of these protectors that I purchased for two iPhones.How durable is the iPhone without a protector?http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/iphone-review.ars/13
I have had this camera for a month now, and have shot about 2500 frames. I teach digital photography at the local college, and have several cameras, so I have a good basis for comparison.I shoot mostly nature subjects, and this camera acts like it was designed just for me. For nature subjects you need telephoto and macro, and this camera shines at both ends. Set to super macro it will focus at 1cm. Thats less than 1/2 inch. It has allowed me to shoot a honeybee that filled the frame.The 18x telephoto is clear and sharp, and perfect not only for birds at a distance, but lizards 8 feet away. I bought the CLA-10 adapter and 1.7 teleconverter, so I can get 27x telephoto, and it is still clear. The image stabilization is good enough that I can hand hold at 27x if necessary.The current lack of RAW support in Adobe products is being worked on, and the plug-in is expected shortly.If you shoot nature you will love this camera. It is also ideal for candid street photography, and is being used by some pretty famous photojournalists.
APC makes good surge protectors, and I tend to get theirs or TrippLite's for any nicer electronics. This is a pretty good smaller surge. It's not tiny, but it's small enough to hide away on an under-desk surge shelf. The only downside is there is no spacing for larger plugs or adapters. That's easily fixed with something like1-Foot Extension Power Cable, 5-Pack, which I actually ordered at the same time as this product.
This thermometer works well and seems to read accurately but there are few things that need to be improved.The transmitter works as long as you don't put a wall or door in between the transmitter and the receiver. In other words, it doesn't work well. When I bring the receiver in the house it loses the signal. It makes the wireless feature almost pointless unless your outside by the grill.To set a target temperature you must scroll up to a higher temperature by holding the button down. You can't scroll down to a lower temp. If you miss your target temp you need to scroll all the way to the max temp and start over at the min temp to scroll back to your target temp. This is a pain.The big flaw in my opinion is with the on/off switch on the transmitter. The small switch is located in the battery compartment behind a locking door. Every time you use the thermometer you must take this battery door off to access the switch so you can "mate" the transmitter with the receiver. This is a pain and after a few months of using the thermometer the plastic lock on the door is starting to wear from being opened and closed so many times.I have not tested the accuracy but the "smoker" thermometer reads 20-30 degrees cooler than the digital thermometer in my Traeger grill. The grill's thermometer is located a few inches from the Maverick so it seems strange to see such a difference. I've ended up ignoring one or the other depending on the day.
This product is really nice. The material is good and strong. The only drawback is that the center piece is not available in different heights. But we are using it everyday.
I now own three of these. They say, "you make it and we will play it" is very true. No matter what I feed it. Very satisfied.
I will never understand those people who spend $150 on Monster Cable HDMI cable which deliver the same picture quality as this $3 HDMI cable. I have a 73" HDTV and 5.1 surround sound system and this cable delivers an outstandingly crisp picture and immaculate audio to both these devices! If you have an HDTV, don't look any further and buy this awesome cable.
This is an excellent camera. I purchased one for my son and then another for myself. We both love it! It is very small and easy to take anywhere. It takes beautiful pictures even in very low light situations. It is very easy to use and has lots of neat options. I would highly recommend this camera to everyone. It is a very reasonable price too.
I bought this for my 12 year old who so far hasn't been able to get it to play. (I haven't either) Before giving up on it, we have to retrievethe directions from his grandmother's house and read them thoroughly. I'mdisapointed since Coby's have a good reputation.
This printer broke before I even printed 20 pages on it. HP's online support didn't want to be bothered with telling me what I needed to do, so the printer is already back in its box to be returned. And I'm returning to Epson printers.
I bought this case for a Casio Exilim EXZ55. Likes: the small pouch on the front is just right to hold a spare battery and memory card. Dislikes: It is designed to hold a camera about 1/4 inch thicker, but it is not loose inside.
I hae owned this camera for about a year and have taken some great shots with it. It is good basic a point and shoot vacation camera.What I like:-Small size and solid construction, except for the on/off switch-Good quality output/pictures for the most part-Good battery life and multiple card options (SD and Memory stick, although I only use one)What I don't like:-Switch on cover that slides back and forth to both turn off and on as well as protect lense is now broken and renders the camera unusable-Poor low light capability and performance-Poor lcd quality and small size-Poor movie mode that only caputes 320X240 movies-Menus are confusing and not usefulWould I buy again? I would not buy given what I know about the camera and the other better options out there right now.
The Sony SPK-SA Sport Pack was a great buy from Amazon for about $30.00. I previously looked at this same item on Sony's site and it was $99.00 plus shipping. However, I have not to date used the product either in the rain or underwater hence I felt I could only give it a 4 out 5 stars. In fact my plans are to use the sports Pack for my DSC-S60 model camera when I go out fishing(saltwater environment) or to take pictures when necessary in the rain not under water. The case itself fits the camera like a glove and all controls work as per normal. How well the sports pack seals work under water is anyone's guess and someone will have to bet their camera that they are good enough to hold.Paul Porter
I'm using the Minivee in a great room (18'x 23' + vaulted ceiling) with a Polk Surroundbar 50. The Surroundbar needs major assistance below 100hz. My search for the right sub was not easy, I wanted something that could rumble during movies, but also provided clean, tight musical bass. My budget was under $750, so that ruled out the small Sunfire subs. After trying several other subs, and returning them, I decided to give the Minivee a shot.The Minivee handles movies and music equally well. Action scenes have the rumble we love to hear and feel. Music has a solid, well defined low end that is completely missing with the Surroundbar by itself. But neither music nor movies have that bloated, annoying bass that many less expensive subs produce.Ounce for ounce and dollar for dollar the Minivee is in a class by itself. This little beast has impressed me, my family and quite a few visitors.
Toshiba e740*****I received my Toshiba e740 for Christmas, and must say that I'm quite impressed.Operating System: The Pocket PC 2002 OS is much better than it's previous incarnation (Pocket PC 2000). Some notable improvements are in Memory Management and general interface. I can pretty much have as many programs as I want without any slowing down. The "Today" screen is now "skin-able", as is Media Player.While the UI is improved, as has the core, much improvement is still needed. The "task-bar", l feel is a waste of the screen, taking up waaaaaay too much of the 320 x 240 screen. The Zaurus' OS (Linux Embedded) has a much smoother feel as far as the main interface goes. I would like an integrated task manager built in. I've tried many 3rd party programs, but they just didn't cut it, and since nobody writes programs for the Pocket PC OS better than Microsoft, I'd like to see a task switch built in. The file explorer application doesn't show hidden files, and a registry editor is not included (although a very good one put out by PHM is available for free).The support for clear-type fonts is a plus, and the available fonts are better than that of the Sharp Zaurus or Palm OS devices. A new input method has been utilized, called "Transcriber". It's wonderful. I can't say enough good things about it. If you use your PDA a lot for taking notes or writing essays, you need this. Transcriber recognizes even the most sloppy of handwriting. 5 star program.Software: I'm a bit displeased with many different built-in software. Pocket Office in general, is a good program, although I prefer Hancom Word and Sheet on the Zaurus. Creating new documents on the Pocket PC is great, just about as good as the desktop version of Word. But syncing documents is terrible, with Word raping your formatting. It's horrendous. If you send a document to your PDA, it will remove all images, and most formatting. Excel is nice, syncing nearly perfect. The ATI Presenter included is a perfect emulation of Power Point. Windows Media player is nice, and the highlight is that streaming support. I've streamed ASX files over the internet and had perfect reception. You don't need a fast connection to view full frame rate, only about 49kbps. However, Windows Media player doesn't cut it for serious movie philes, so within 10 minutes of turning on, I had Pocket DivX and Pocket MPEG downloaded. Speaking of Internet connections, the thing that brings down the software pack is Internet Explorer. Surfing on it is a pain. Slow, clunky and crash-prone. I hate it. I miss Opera :( . Messenger is good, but it's not as good as Kmerlin or its desktop counterpart.Hardware: The Toshiba e740 is a landmark for hardware, possessing not only a Wi-Fi card, but an SD card and a CompactFlash. It's amazing. I can download huge files (120 mb) directly to my CompactFlash, without worry of RAM space. The Toshiba e740 feels very nice in hand. One caveat is that the record button is far to easy to push. You'll want to disable it. I also don't like that the only speaker-sound setting for headphones is "Loud" and "Really Freaking Loud". Battery life is great, even with Wi-Fi on. I usually get 7 hours off, 3 with it on.Wi-Fi and Internet: Wi-Fi is great. Out of all the Wi-Fi products in my house (2 22mbps Wi-Fi cards, 2 11mbps compact flash Wi-Fi cards, and 2 USB Wi-Fi stations), this one has the strongest signal. I get 38% strength at about 150 feet away, through stone and walls. Very good signal. Very easy to set up as well. Within 5 minutes, literally, I was on the net checking my email.Syncing: ActiveSync 3.5 leaves me with mixed feelings. Not quite as upfront as HotSync, not as simple and quick as IntelliSync, but still, a good syncing program. ActiveSync has many advanced features and is extremely customizable. But the fact that it's "Active" annoys me. It decides to sync when it wants, and go offline when it wants. The PIM apps included sync PERFECTLY with Outlook, much better than anything Palm or Zaurus has.Overall, the Toshiba e740 is perfect for being a "Personal Digital Assistant". Taking notes is great, surfing the Internet is tolerable, logging onto the network is superb. Media is a bonus, and it too performs nicely. I would recommend the Toshiba e740 for anyone who needs power with all the bells and whistles who doesn't mind sacrificing a little bit of "control-freakish-ness". Good for beginners and advanced users.
Worked perfect. All I had to do was remove the old drive: just press two latches and unplug the old drives cords and put in the new one and within minutes I was burning again. I paid $32 on Amazon and it took me about 5 minutes to install.Great deal, easy install, drive came in 3 days with free S&H;.
included driver CD had CRC errors, needed to download driver form the webOK for the price
I love the new size. It is larger and lasts twice as long as the old cartidges. I found the pricing with Amazon to be very reasonable. Great product. Great service. Great pricing. What more can one ask for?
I bought this thinking it would be an alternative to the belt clip, which people said was flimsy. Basically, the lanyard is just a foam pad with a string attached. You attach the phone using the "belt clip" and with the lanyard attached you can't fit the phone in the charger. Poor design!!! Buying a lanyard at any dollar store would perform the job equally well.
I purchased this item for a customer of mine. I did the installation and it worked flawlessly. Haven't heard back from the customer so all must be well. When you get in a bind with a receiver that has no phono input..this is the gadget. No need for more expensive types unless you're doing high quality re-recordings or something of that nature.
I've researched SLR cameras for the last few months and I always came back to the Maxxum models by Konica Minolta. Sure, price was a big factor, but also the reviews across the web from other owners and especially regarding the popular and very successful Maxxum 50 finally led me to a purchase of the Maxxum 70. Although this camera seems very sophisticated and it lets you do a lot of the creative settings manually, it's easy in P (green P in a box) which are the auto functions you can and the focusing is just perfect. It's also worth spending the approx. $70 more for the Maxxum 70 vs. the Maxxum 50 because of the focusing features and the in-screen/viewfinder display. The user guide is very helpful and explains the operations of the automatic camera functions well, although some photography knowledge will be helpful to understand especially the manual settings. So far I've only shot a roll of film and it came out perfect. The only little thing that bothered me was that in the viewfinder there were a few very tiny spots and that's why I had to exchange it for another Maxxum 70 unit, and that's why I only gave it 4 stars, although if everything would have been perfect from the start, this camera is definitely worth a five-star rating. This Maxxum 70 is a keeper and it seems to be a solid quality camera -- only time will tell if it holds up, but so far so good. The price just can't be beat, especially with all the features that the Maxxum 70 offers. Also the 28-100mm lens is a nice feature for this price range as most other models come with only a 28-80mm lens, and for a camera like this you most certainly want the 28-100mm lens.
This is a really good filter for the price. The main reason that I use a filter is to protect the lense from scratches. for the price of this filter, you could be a little mor care free about getting the perfect shot and scratching up an expensive lense or filter. I could not tell you the difference between a Tiffen and a Hoya filter except that the Hoya costs almost twice as much. If you dont use filters, it is worth it just for protection of your lense.
I received this mp3 player as a gift, and thankfully I hadn't spent any money on it. I use it when I run, and I love the design, it nicely clips to my belt, and even came with an armband I could clip it to. For some reason, no more than 6 months after I got it, it would randomly turn off, and go through bouts of rebellion where it would work for 5 seconds, then stop, then go again. Very frustrating, indeed. I still use it, because when it decides to work, I'm satisfied with it. I noticed other people have problems with it turning off...has Creative become aware of this?? Also, the headphones are completely unremarkable, and the volume does not go high enough for me! Kind of expensive for being crappy!
wanted to get the wife some points for her to go online on her xbox and play some card game good price and the code was instant so an easy transaction.
Those of you who purchase any product from APEX, be very afraid. I purchased the APEX 65 inch widescreen TV. I have had nothing but, actually nothing from their customer service department. I have not been able to find not even one service person that is willing to work with APEX at all. I even went out of my state boarders to find someone, with no luck. I have received about 20 emails from them with the same response each time. I really like the television but the service is not good at all. "I VOWED TO LET EVERY CONSUMER OF THERE PRODUCTS, KNOW HOW BAD THEIR SERVICE IS". BE CAREFUL, BUY IF YOU WANT!!!!
Did it's job. Self sacrificed itself. Saved our phone system from major power surge. Installed this April of last year. Ordering another one.
I used Belkin hub before and had all sorts of problemseven with AC power adapter. But this little device withcool blue lighting works fine with no AC power.Just plugged it in to my laptop and works. Mine is windows2000.And the price, no brainer. Amazon.com review helped me tochoose this.
It does the job but I purchased it for my husband and if he flexes it pulls off because his biceps are too big... I would suggest this for smaller women.
Seems to be the real thing for a very good price. Won't know for sure until I need to replace the old one.
Bought it for its portability/size since I take most of the pictures when I ride my motorcycle. I do not take a backpack with me (on local canyon roads), and the camera is small enough to fit in the pocket of my riding suit. Have to be careful and not to open the cover accidentally in the pocket. Ok, here they are:The positives: 1. size 2. well finished 3. fast start up 4. short intervals between pictures 5. create multiple folders for different occasions 6. controls are easy to use 7. option to turn off/on the "beeps" 8. 2.0 MegaPixels is good enoughThe negatives: 1. no zoom (except afterwards) 2. LCD could be bigger (re-arrange the buttons) 3. Infolithium Battery?Size is the main feature, and very satisfied with its performance and picture quality. Worth my $200.00... =)
My laptop has both 802.11 and Bluetooth. I have been searching for a mouse that is wireless, so I can do extensive work or play games on my laptop (because the touchpad eventually hurts my wrist).Most wireless mice are RF signals that requires an USB plug the size of a thumb-drive. I don't like items that I have to plug in every time or items that make my laptop look like a Lego set.The only place in town that sales a Bluetooth mouse is CompUSA--It cost too much there. It was cheaper to buy it through Amazon.com even with the shipping & handling (if I had pay for it).It was so easy to pair the mouse with my laptop. Once paired all you need is to turn on the power of the mouse. (There less than a second delay.) Many times I would be using my laptop for hours, and I need to switch to the Bluetooth mouse. I just turn the mouse power and it works well.I have no problems using the mouse. I use Energizer's Rechargable batteries, and haven't need to recharge in about two months...And, it's still going.I'm so glad I bought this, and would recommend it to you if you have Bluetooth on your computer because there's nothing to plug in. You may not even need to load the software--I didn't. Just put batteries in it, turn it on, and pair with your computer.
After a few weeks of research I finally decide to go ahead and buy the Canon 10-22mm. I was very excited to try it out after reading reviews that said, "It has "L" quality sharpness." This couldn't be farther from the truth. At close to $700 it is built out of cheap plastic. It feels very fragile in your hands. And the most important thing it lacked sharpness.Now when used as a semi Macro lens it does produce some very good pictures, still not "L" quality but very acceptable. But when used for landscapes in ideal lighting its performance is very unacceptable. I was expecting barrel distortion so it was no surprise to see it and I know there are programs to fix it. I also knew that some people reported vignette but I wasn't expecting it to be as bad as it was. And the picture was very soft even at the centered focal point. These flaws along with the construction do not justify the expense. Some people reported the lens performing well out of the 10mm range. Most people reported the lens working best from 12mm or 14mm through about 17mm. I refuse to pay for a product that doesn't perform in all ranges especially at that price. I see it like going to a car wash paying $20 and only having 70% of your car washed.I did return the lens to Amazon. I will say the return process was smooth and painless. I would prefer a faster refund (10-14 days) but over all I am satisfied with the service.
these are nice refills to have. not expensive, last a whileand OEM.
Although I purchased a different unit, the GoVideo 8440 Portable DVD Player, it played exactly 6 movies before dying. GoVideo replaced it with a refurbished model, which arrived in non-working condition. I received a THIRD replacement unit (new)from GoVideo, which failed within minutes out of the box. Please note that I have since discovered that GoVideo Inc. is NOT a member of the Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizona and has MULTIPLE complaints against the company. Purchase at your own risk!!
I found better ones at WALMART for half the price. Earbuds are tricky as they don't seem to say put.
I just bought the Olympus C-2040 camera and I think it is a great camera at a reasonable price. The software that came with it is very confusing and I use another brand instead. The lens cap must be taken off before you turn it on or you will be chasing it on the floor.As far as the menu goes its pretty much explains itself.Also buy another card for it, the 8 MB card will not hold much in the fine mode.
This is a great, easy to use VCR. The controls are simple and clear. It is very quiet and the quality of recorder TV shows is very good. My only problems with it is that you cannot set up a timed recording that start at a later time. So if I was 5:00 now and I wanted to record a show at 7:00 I would have to press record at 7:00 instead of making a program to record it automatically. The remote control is not very good, go and buy a generic one and program it. The VCR does have a nice feature that if you are recording a TV show and a commercial comes on you can pause the recording and it will start a countdown in 1 minute increments until it resumes recording, very nice. The VCR also auto sets the channel so if you use it as the tuner for your TV you don't have to see all the scrambled channels.
Terrible product. My recommendation: Choose one from a different company.Here are the huge issues:1) The plastic that the opening tools are made of BADLY scratched my iPod case. Now you can totally tell it's been opened. This is the 2nd iPod I replaced the battery on today and the first kit, which was for a different style iPod, worked perfectly and didn't scratch the case at all. That kit used a different type of plastic for the openers. When I saw what this kit's openers were doing, I switched to the openers from the other kit and the problem didn't happen any more.2) The battery is actually slightly too large for the iPod. In order to make it fit, you have to wedge the plastic on the battery under the circuit board, which prevents the circuit board from being positioned as it was originally, which causes the iPod to not go back together quite as nicely as it did before. And now the control pad isn't level like it was before.Here are the minor issues:1) No instructions. This is easily solved by checking out the videos online and isn't a problem if you done other iPods as I have.2) The wires on the battery that I received were patched. It must have been damaged during the assembly process and they patched. This is only a problem because it was poorly patched and I had to fix it better then they did at the factory. This likely just happened with the kit that I got though.
quality product. i thought i needed thicker wire, but this was perfect. a regular living room is a whole lot larger when you are wiring your speakers, let me tell you! i had to buy two 100ft spools. I still can't figure it out. I had to go all along one wall because we couldn't go up the ceiling; nor could we run the wire the shortest distance cuz there are no rugs just hardwood and it would trip guests. so we have a bunch of wire. the plugs didnt work cuz of my onkyo sr880 receiver had some funky thing that blocked it. i dunno i spent all my time researching deals and not enough on the setup. anyway,this looks ok on white wall, just the fact that no wire would be better, but that's my preference. the name's Belkin = quality tech stuff. the wire is good.
The case is a useful device as it enables you to use the camera and then easily tuck it away into its case, with a minimum of fuss.Because of its snug fit, there is no room for additional accessories such as a spare battery or a CF card. Sony also sells a larger strap which incorporates a small pouch to fit such items into.It is advertised as fitting the camera with its hood mounted. I must confess to being unable to achieve this -- perhaps because the case is new, it may stretch slightly over time. However, the hood does reverse and fit onto the lens enabling it to fit into the case.Sony has thought of everything -- the camera is probably the most intelligently designed (and beautifully built) cameras on the market today.If you are one of those that travels with everything, then a dedicated camera and accessory case is probably more for you. However, given the design of this case, it could easily fit into a larger bag, enabling a day trip with camera only with some protection. One other downside, is that you will need to remove the bottom part of the case (which separates and attaches to the base of the camera) to charge the battery, as that section of the case prevents access to the power charging port at the rear of the camera.I give it four and a half stars.
Bought this lens for my Canon Rebel Xt camera. It was the first lens I bought extra for the camera. I am very pleased with the results I got from using the new lens. Bought this lens in response to a family of Mississippi Kites in my next door neighbor's tree. Even after enlargement, the pictures were clear and crisp. I can't wait to try it on other things in the near future.
Ordered it and it goes right into the Eee PC (4GB and up models).Easy install, works great.
The Z22 has no way of disabling the automatic wakeup for calendar alarms. This may cause you to lose battery power much faster than you might expect. Especially if you do not constantly use the device for a few days and then expect to look up an address or phone number (think vacation).If you have appointments, the Z22 will turn on automatically to give you an alarm, and then repeat the process a number of times for each appointment even if you have the alarm sound turned off. This will drain your battery quickly when you think you have not been using the PDA. You can lower the time period before the automatic shutdown and reduce the number of alarm repeats, but you cannot make the display stay off and preserve your battery.
SanDisk 256 MB Mini SD Memory CardGreat service, great price. Love shopping on Amazon...
This GPS is for people who need a portable, lightweight, sturdy, and quality for various uses.- Is small and can be used in outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, cycling, in which small size is welcome.- Can be fixed in your car or bike, although not an automotive GPS because of the small screen and beeps instead of voice command. But as I said is versatile.- Has most of the functions actually required for most uses in a device small and cheap.- Easy to manuserar and interactive menu. I'm used to the etrex Vista, maybe some people might not like the joystick, and the fact that he is for use with your left hand.- I have Vista 6 months and the unit takes the signal with ease and never had problemHighly recommended!
I ordered 3 sets of batteries. I charged two sets, and neither set would work after charging. All the batteries had some corrosion on the bases, so I'm assuming they were old.Amazon made it very easy to return the batteries for a full refund, and didn't charge me to ship them back. This is a very good service.This is really the first negative experience I have had with Amazon, and I have ordered many, many times. I will continue to do so. They do stand behind their products.
Item was mailed quicker than I thought. Will certainly buy from them again.
This is a must have for electronics. Look for the voltage requirements on your electronic device, then set the voltage on the regulator and that's it."They Say" this is better than a Surge Protector - I have nothing more to add to that because electricity is not my thing. One is hooked up to a 44 inch printer and the other to a Samsung TV. The indicator will show when there is a change in voltage and it happens more often than I would have thought prior to using the device.This unit is solid, heavy, and not very pretty. But it does the job better than any other device out there.
Great product that makes hooking up the Bazooka sub a breeze!With all the wires enclosed in a cover the install is easy and clean!
Bought this cross over for home use, requires external 12v power source if not used in car. Bi-amped large sub woofers. Several hookup options. Worked great, can't beat the price!
I love this!! I love being able to have my iPod with me all the time. My iPod snaps in and out of the keychain easily for charging. As far as other reviewers having problems with the earphones, I don't. I wrapped mine around the keychain and tucked the ear buds in. They stay in place without any problems until I am ready to use them. They have never come untangled or gotten in the way. All in all, I think this is a really great product and I'm thrilled to have it. My only regret is that I did not buy it sooner!!
I purchased this item for my DSC-W170 - it's nicely made. Initially it did not work properly - almost always fired with the pre-flashes due to a supersensitive sensor. Never failed to fire even with my finger over the sensor! I fixed it by cutting out small circles of masking tape (using three hole punch). Two of these stuck over the sensor and it works beautifully.
Works Great. You will need some memory to store songs on your PSP!
I never thought I would love such a keyboard, but with hdmi from pc to tv, this keyboard is a dream come true. For most people the only room for improvement would be a numeric keyboard. I don't remember paying so much for mine, I saw it recently for $160.00. Don't get me wrong, it is worth it to me, but that price could make most think twice. The only great improvement would have been using AA NiMH batteries instead of built in non replaceable.
I bought this speaker system awhile ago. I'm not an audiophile, but I've really enjoyed the sound quality. I wish there was an "on off switch" on the desktop speakers rather than the subwoofer. However, I've been most impressed with Klipsch customer service. I called them because one of the red springs that connects the speakers to the subwoofer broke. They gave me no hassles and immediately sent over a replacement board at no cost.
I have yet to run down this battery since owning it, but have used it on a few occasions. Does not appear to have lost any juice even though i have only charged it once and used it. I am very happy with it and look forward to using it on future plane trips with my ipod nano.
This item worked perfectly with my older vehicle which had an analog stereo system. With my new vehicle that has a digital reciever, it was difficult to find a station that the radio was not receiving a signal. When I did find a station on my new radio, it wasn't available for long, anytime I drove 5-10 miles I had to change the frequency on the DLO Transmitter.
The sound quality is fine. But the arms are made of cheap plastic and can be broken easily. You have to use it like a fragile glass or you want to hold it with your hands after you accidentally broken the arms. I really disappointed and surprised by the weakness of the arms, considering this is an $99 item.
Good product. Makes mounting prints/pages easy.Works best with smooth surface papers/pages.Will not stick long on fiber (not smooth) papers.
this is the 6th set of earbuds i've purchased for the ipod.finally, buds that stay put in my ears! this is the design that ALL earbuds should adopt. put them in the ear and rotate the extra little nub so it wedges into the ear shell, and you won't have to repeatedly jam the buds back into your ears.i thought i was the only one having trouble with traditional buds constantly falling out of my ears, eroding the ipod experience. i've since discovered that most everyone has the same problem. apple shud be ashamed to be shipping such badly designed buds. these really are the answer.
This pit is very sturdy. The construction is high quality and the interior is deep enough for a good size outdoor fire.
Hello I live in Costa Rica. I need the GPS. I would like these incluide de Map of Costa Rica and Latin American??
This is so great. it worthes more than the price. i regret i didn't buy this earlier... lol
WOW!!, i have to say this is one of the best sony products this year!. it's an upgrade from the powerful d-ne1. This is by far the smallest sony cd player!! even smaller than d-ej2000. but it is couple point ounces heavier, nothing too noticable. I love the design of this thing!! it has an attractive magnesium and aluminum body!!. i have the silver one, didn't even know they had black and gold ones. i woulda picked the black one but oh well. The software so far hjolds me about 350 songs. the quality is almost as good as a normal cd!. ok lets see te upgrades from d-ne1:-smaller-design-new recharging cradle-1 battery and 1 AA battery holds up to 85 hours!-3 different lights for ff, rw, and play-upgraded stock headphones (although not good as tho'se $50 headphones, it is still much better than the other stock headphones).-it has full metal body-THE BIGGEST ADDITION TO THE CD PLAYER!! it has an EQUALIZER!!.. if you want more bass than level 2 bass, just adjust the equalizer. if you want more treble, just adjust equalizer. it is simple. but i always keep mine on heavy, i can hear things crystal clear.if you are looking for a cd player in a price range of $180-200, this is the best of the best. if you want somewhere $100-150 ones, check out the iriver ones. that is the one i had before this one. it was around $130 worked great but just didn't like some picky features. btw cd players are superb compared to md or mp3 players, first off a software like this can hold up to 490 songs on a disc, most people don't even need that many songs, but if you do, simple, burn another cd. now 2 cd= memory of a typical ipod. and to tell you, the equalizer and the bass on this thing is incredible. im more of abass p[erson, and the equalizer makes the bass just perfect for me. this is about as light as an mp3 player but not as small. if you get this cd player, you'll realize when you put it in your pocket, it feels like you just put a cd in your pocket. it's that light!!. with the metallic body, it is well buiilt. especially with the 1 year warranty. i recommend this to EVERYONE
Great product for the cost of what most sellers charge for shipping. This item ships for free.If you are looking for HDMI cable definetly visit this seller.
I was really happy with the volume and clarity, Then the "Arm over the head thingy" (Headband) ASIN:B00007M1TZ Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband]] broke.I will get with Amazon and see if the replacement holds upI contacted the seller and recived a replacement in a couple of days, It works great but I was really impressed by the quick action of the seller I will do business with them anytime.
This is an awesome printer. Quiet, fast, great quality, easy to install. You will not regret spending the extra money - they quality is worth it!
This is a review for the Pretec DV-4200i. I was looking for an SD camcorder and I can tell you that I got a LOT more with this camera! The camera shoots at 30fps (currently the ONLY one at this price at MPEG4 quality). It also will record your VHS and DVD tapes onto it so then you can transfer it to your computer! I've transfered and videotaped all kinds of things and sent them to friends. If you have old home movies....transfer them to your computer with the camera and then save them on disk! It also is a fairly good Digital still camera. It is also an mp3 recorder and audio recorder. THERE IS ONE REVIEW FLOATING AROUND OUT THERE THAT STATES THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT BATTERY FOR THIS CAMERA......THIS IS WRONG!!!!!! THEY DO HAVE REPLACEMENT BATTERIES AT WWW.PRETEC.COM!!!!!!I use this all of the time and if you are looking for an awesome little video camera.....THIS IS IT!!!!!! The software that is included with it is AWESOME also. It lets you edit and transfer the videos OR still images. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with this camera. If you are looking for a camera that shoots DVD quality....THIS IS NOT THE ONE FOR YOU!!!!! So spend the money to get one. For the price, and what this little camera does (VHS quality) it is well worth it! Remember, MPEG4 is the NEW format file. Lets say you shoot a 6 min. video....It will save at MP4 @ 20 mb. Compared to the 800mb at the old AVI file. It compresses it very well and the video looks great!Cudos to Pretec!!!!!!!!!!!!!Also there is a new camera coming out from PRETEC that does shoot at DVD quality.
Terrific Universal remote after it is set up. Took a long time and many calls to Logitech's technical support because the configuration for the DirecTV High Definition satellite receiver is not automatic. Once set up properly, it works beautifully. Tech Support was very good once I reached the second level support team. I think that for less complicated equipment, the set-up is easier.
I've had my Regza for about a week now and wanted to add another positive experience with it. The sound and picture is great, and I love the 3 HDMI inputs, one for satellite, one for HD DVD, and one for the Xbox 360 elite.
I needed a headset for the dragon naturally speaking software I bought. I use it for typing the endless amount of papers I have to write for my MBA program (no complaints just a lot of writing). I did not want to spend a lot of money because I am about 3/4 of the way done so these were a perfect price. They work fine, & sound fine for what they are. If you want high quality ones for travel, music, etc these are not it. They are kind of fragile being all plastic so I would not recommend taking them with you in your computer bag and such, but for at home use for use with Dragon they work great..
I have used many PC speakers in my day Bose, Logitech, many more. None can equal the sound and power that these 2.1 speakers can produce. The bass is so powerful they startle you at first you would not think such a small subwoofer can create such bass. I can safely say these are the best 2.1 speakers on the market today.
Came as expected. However, since the product seemed to look so cheap I'm careful on handling. I make sure I press both release buttons versus just removing the charger from my ipod. You get what you pay for...Good product overall, seller was prompt to deliver on estimated dates. Will purchase again.
Great case that is semi rigid. Protects my Tamron 300mmlens. Has a nice option to web belt it or even clip it to a carabiner. Great case that has made me look at more products from this respected company.
Product arrived in timely fashion and worked as advertized. It is time consuming to start listing in intermedite positions in a long file. However, the player usually remembers the position when it is stopped and restarted.
I have a friend who ordered one of these cameras who in turn convinced me to order one. It is one of the best cameras I have ever used. All the features of the camera are in the correct places. I can take pictures and movies and the movies are excellent. I cannot think of one thing wrong with this camera other than it is too easy and convenient to use not to mention small.
This camera is completely unpredictable. The software is useless, and above all, the image quality is abismal. Don't beleieve everything they tell you on the package; it's just not worth buying.
TV had a line across the bottom during playback of certain DVD's. From AVS forum research, others experienced this same "tearing" problem. Samsung offered to send a Firmware fix on a usb thumb drive for the tearing. There were also contrast issues related to latency or "gray scale persistence" when an bright image moved on a dark screen....so I decided to return the unit. I purchased directly from Amazon. Amazon was great in offering a full refund. I have other Samsung products and am generally pleased with Samsung. This product is an exception.
After several e-mails and phone calls to both Andrew and Ericsson, Tech Support at Ericsson told me that my phone (Model A1228 and &quot;several other Ericsson models&quot;) were not designed or manufactured to connect with an external antenna, and that these phones will not accept *any* adapter cable at all. They simply cannot be attached to an external antenna by any means. A way to tell about a particular phone is to pop off the grommet where the antenna might attach. If there is no male connector (a metal prong), then it may not take an external antenna. Check with the manufacturer of your phone before buying this product!The description of this item being "universally compatible" and compatible with &quot;All Phones&quot; is quite inaccurate and very misleading.
A gift for my teen, who said they were awesome! The style is cool, and looks great with his Macbook. He said the sound is really good, too.
I purchased two of these handsfree for my Samsung T809,and they're the original ones! For dirt cheap! I abuse them so much that I go to sleep wearing them almost daily,and they hold up for 8 months.Purchased two of them earlier,and getting two more now after the old ones had problems. Mic doesn't work in one; right speaker doesn't work in one. I dont expect them to run lifelong at this price!
these are some unbelievable speakers. for any more sound than you can get pounding out of the 10 inch sub you would probably have to hit up a concert. i can get them raddling the doornobs in my house at about 50 percent power... very exciting. i was so excited to get somthing that could really blow me away and logitec deffinately did it. for this price and how fast they were shipped you would have to be stupid to pass them up.
Works perfectly - with such a low price, I bought three of these to add to the factory battery for my Nikon D40... I put two in my battery grip and the camera stays powered for days on end. I just wanted some extra backup power for when I do weddings, as I can shoot over 1,000 frames a day. Two of these in a battery grip last well over 2,000-3,000 frames.I also do a lot of light painting / long-exposure shots, which eat up battery power quickly. One factory battery tends to only last a couple hours with super-long exposures. A couple of these in my battery grip, and I can play with long exposures all day and still not run out of power.Highly recommended.
It was a really cheap product so i didn't expect it to be that great but I thought it would at least last one trip. It broke in the first five min of use and couldn't be fixed.
If you read online reviews from tech magazines you'll soon find it's either the Maxtor OneTouch III or the WD MyBookPro II for affordable high-performance 1TB RAID drives (LaCie is too expensive). Both are respected hard drive manufacturers.I own 1 Maxtor OneTouchIII Turbo 1TB, 2 of 300GB, 1 OneTouchII 300GB and 1 WD MyBookPro II 1TB. Used to own a 160GB LaCie d2 Triple Extreme.The LaCie was the quietest, no fan, but prone to getting warmer due to reliance on aluminum case as heat sink. Never had a problem with it. The WD MyBook ProII 1TB is a lemon and others will mention similar problems with fan noise, inability to update firmware ... in my instance the Firewire 400 port doesn't work and I'm returning this drive.What's left? The Maxor OneTouchIII 1TB is a brick! I wish it was smaller, but compared to the WD MyBookPro, it's similar in size, Maxtor is more rectangular and fits into laptop bags easier than the WD - softer case (easy to grip) means less likely to accidentally drop and damage on hard surface. The 1TB drive works well, very fast and quiet like my other OneTouchIII's, but I'm concerned that the drive could fail (setup for 1TB, no mirroring). Wish Maxtor had self-replacement policy for hard drive failure and matched WD's 3yr warranty (currently Maxtor only has 1yr). Maxtor TechSupport tells me you have to send back defective drive and they'll send replacement drive, but can't do anything about data retrieval. If you try replacing dead drive yourself you void warranty.In conclusion, choosing the Maxtor unit is like the lesser of two evils. WD needs to go back to the drawing board. Maxtor works great compared to the competition (increase warranty to 3yrs and allow self-service without voiding warranty and you'll get 5star rating from me).
This product has served me just fine. I have experienced no problems with this switch, and I am certainly glad that I got this because I have a computer on 10Mb (instead of 100Mb), and I would not want that one computer to slow all the others down. It seems a little overpriced for what it does, but as a product, its performance has been optimal.
I recently bought and returned the YH925GS. Not only did it not have an FM tuner (didn't care that much), but adding, modifying, and deleting files was becoming a BIG pain.The MP3 player is pretty slim, even though it's not the slimmest one you can buy, it's light so if you like jogging with it or excersising you'll barely notice it. Like all 20 GB MP3 players, you can store 5,000 songs (approx. 400 CDs). The controls look strange at first, but actually, all you need to control is the touchpad. There are also arrows for them most easy navigation. You'll notice that it's easier to use than most MP3 players on the market today. The battery life is 16 hours. Some of today's players have more than 20 hours, but I guess 16 is okay.The player also comes with a 1.8" LCD screen, and more colors than a computer so your photos will look of professional quality. On this player, something that most if not all players can't do, is view .txt files. This is a really cool feature. You can store lyrics or essays in Notepad, then transfer them into the player. This is a VERY cool feature that I will be using more often.The sound is really good. It doesn't have WOW features that most MP3 players have, but it has a very decent equalizer. The sound isn't distored at all, and I'm suprised about this.The player also comes with recordings and FM tuning. THe microphone can pick up voice pretty far, and the FM tuner is quite good too. There are also 20-preset stations for your tuner. And listen to this one, you can rip off of the radio. How cool is that? Say your listen to the radio, and you hear this hot new track that is so good, you can just press record, and you can listen to it whenever you want. It's not that other players don't do this, it's that this is the 1 of 2 players that has the fantasic combination of 20 GB, Radio, and Recording. (the iAudio X5 is the other player that has this...I didn't buy it because it doesn't allow you to change track settings, WTF?)It's also PlaysForSure compatible, but to use WMP 10, you have to download the drivers from the iRiver website. Unless you have a lot of music on WMP, I would just stick to the drag-n-drop. It's not just drag-n-drop (e.g. My Computer, iRiver) or WMP 10 that's compatable. RealPlayer is compatable, and Napster is too (but I think Napster sucks). To put photos on your MP3 player, you can use the manual drag-n-drop. As a matter of fact, the My Computer>iRiver method is probably the best. I have no reason why you would want/need WMP 10 or Real to manage music. Though, I guess to have further options, you would need it. But otherwise, it's VERY easy to add tracks since you can drag-n-drop. But remember, if you can't get Windows to understand the H10, you'll need to go to iRiver's website and download the new drivers. I wish they would give you the drivers beforehand, because some people with computers may not have internet.Overall, if you want the great combination of 20 GB, WMA and MP3, Recording, Drag-N-Drop (no hassle with WMP or Real), and FM radio, you just HAVE to have the H10.
The power chord I ordered came very quickly and there was no hassle in ordering it. Thanks!
1. They constantly beep and buzz from interference--cell phones, power lines, cosmic rays, messages from outer space--who knows what causes it? But none of my other speakers do it in the same location, so I blame Cyber Acoustics.2. Left speaker is barely audible. Way to build a quality product.Spring for something better. I bought a set of Creatives for about thirteen dollars from an office supply chain that sound better than these, even without a sub, and have no annoying interference.
I bought two of these and they both work for my phone, LG VU. Now I have a mobile library of videos and music that can be played on my phone. These work excellently for data transfer for small devices and transfer devices like flash drives, yet these are much smaller. I strongly recommend this to anyone upgrading memory for hand-held devices.
This case completely covers the screen area. It has a lanyard for wearing on your neck, and also has a belt loop and belt clip. The earphone jack hole can use some enlargement with a drill bit to accommodate larger jack casings. The case is rugged. It is a bit tricky to remove the dock connector cable. It is the best case I have found for a 5G or Classic.
Installed on Inspiron Desktop. It *really* needed more memory (running Vista Home 32-bit). Added 2 GB (making a total of 3 GB). Installation was a snap. I have a computer again!! Speed is great! AND I love the Crucial reliability. A very good product!
It's a great DVD recorder, but I've been trouble with the Lightscribe feature. Thus far, only two disc, out of a dozen, has been succesfully burned with the Lightscribe process. I hope is a matter of software. I'll keep trying.
I wish the camera did a better job of protecting itself from dust but it doesn't. And one thing I can't stand is being forced to pay someone for something that shouldn't be happening in the first place.So I do it myself. If you consider how much one or two of these swabs cost, about $3 each, and what I hear it costs to take the camera in, about $50 or so, these things are worth it. I have had to use them twice this year. And they work!
I just bought this camera on June 28th and had no problem using it right out of the box. I installed the software prior to connecting the camera to the computer via the USB cable (included). The pictures downloaded with no problem. Based on reviews of this product I have read on other sites, XP users seem to have better success by installing the Easy Share software prior to connecting the camera to the PC. Hope this helpful and happy picture taking! :-)
I had tried several USB-to-serial adapters before ordering this one from Amazon. This is the only one that actually works with everything. Very easy to configure the port settings. Has an indicator light for checking the connectivity.
I bought this about 6 months ago rebuilt on Amazon and paid a local shop $30 to install it. It has alot of buttons I have not taken the time to learn how to use but for a cd/radio system it has been trouble-free and has great sound.
I have had this router for about 2 weeks now and I am very pleased with it. The set-up wasn't quite as helpful as I would have liked, but with a little patience, it set up after about 30 minutes. Have not lost a signal once and get coverage all over the house and even out to the back patio. Highly reccomend this router!!
The product is great, my daughter loves it! The mail order service was quick And packaged well.
For some reason, the computer is not showing the full memory at start-up. But it seems to improve performance some.
I've had this CF reader for a few months and it's become a pain. I can put in the card but whenever I plug in a CF card I get a system crash. I can't find any support online and may have received a bad reader. It will work if I start my MacBook Pro with everything plugged in but that's very impractical.I would not recommend this product
If you thought this case was too large for your taste, you might want to consider another case made by Casio, Casio EX-CASE1 Leather Case with Business Card Holder Style for Exilim M, S, and Z Series Cameras.
I wanted a webcam to see my granddaughter who lives in another state. I was amazed the video and sound quality were so good. I blew up the image on my 36 inch screen and the picture quality was still good. However, I think the resolution depends on the resolution of your monitor. I am happy with the purchase and the price was cheaper at Amazon.
Very happy that I decided to use Amazon for my cable purchase. It was a fabulous price compared to retail stores and it was brand new. I had my Garmin updated very quickly. Would not hesitate to purchase here again.
I like the Fujifilm X-100, and I carry it with me everywhere when I'm not shooting serious stuff. But I didn't have a decent bag to carry it in. I don't like that leather case that costs an arm and a leg. I hoped that Fujifilm would produce a form-fitting leather housing with a magnetic snap on it that I could loop through my belt. That way the camera would be right there securely at my hip where I could easily grab it and shoot. But no such a thing exists. That's what I was looking for when I stumbled on this inexpensive and simple pouch from Domke. I love this pouch! It can hold the X-100 with the lens hood attached, the dedicated accessory flash and an extra battery and there's still room for more. After a while you forget it's there, and when you see a photo you'd like to take, there it is ready for prime time.
I really like the Executive Mouse Pad because it has a clock/calculator. The thing I don't like, is I have to put something on top of the pad to make the wireless mouse work. It will not move the curser without putting paper, etc on top of the mouse which kind of defeats it's purpose. I like the arm rest, and that is why I kept it.
It should be noted that this Card (2930U) does in fact havean on board Bios. The 2906 does not.
This MP3 player is so simple to use!!! Just plug it into your USB port on your computer and drag and drop the songs. No special software needed. The stored songs can also be played back through the computer if you like.The FM tuner works really well for such an inexpensive player.This one was bought for a Mother's Day gift but I am thinking of getting me one also.
The connection doesn't always stay seated properly, so it can actually drain the battery, but it does work.
This bag is too small. The camera fits in, with some difficulty, but there is no place to keep spare batteries or cables.
Works great. It's been hooked up to my computer for a while and I haven't had any problems with it. I thought it probably wouldn't work because of the price but it works great.
Nice and sturdy. Exactly what you need when you want to steady a shot without the mess of a full tripod. Well made and easy to use.
I had planned to use this item so I could listen to music on my phone. There is a lot of crackle if you move the jack whatsoever. Also, when the headphones are plugged all the way into the device sound only comes out of one side of the headphones. If you pull the headphone jack partially out of the adapter and hold it there, you get sound from both left and right headphones. Completely unsatisfactory. I will be purchasing something else. The good thing is that this item is so cheap that I'm not out very much money.
I could never get a sense of how these sound, from dayOne there was slight static, then I realized afterChanging the stock cord, the spring loaded connectorWere bad. Huge disappointment on a $500Headphone. Now, I'm suffering thru sennheiser'sPoor repair process, which makes you ship these phones toCT for repair, instead of listing a local option.I cannot recommend this manufacturer to anyone, andWould never buy a pair of Sennheiser phones again.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IYP9M/103-1134476-0130206?v=glance&n;=172282http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002DUQCM/sr=1-2/qid=1135060940/ref=sr_1_2/103-1134476-0130206?%5Fencoding=UTF8[...]I just walked out of Lowes with a 30 miunute charger (they are done charging already - I need to type faster.) with 4 whimpy 1850mAh AA batteries in the charger for $30 and bought 4 2500mAh Energizer AA cells for $10 for use in my A610 Canon. I needed the whimpy ones for my cordless mouse anyway, but check the included batteries for 2200mAh or better if you can. [...] has the scoop on their rechargeables. Check the FAQs and oh, there is a 15 minute charger available too now. The 30 minute charger left the batteries almost too hot to touch, so maybe that is fast enough.
The box seems very strong. It is watertight and floats(tested in pool). I would say its priced relatively well.Dont be cheap and skimp on protection if you buy something expensive(like a new camera!), that would be idiotic.I trust it with my new Canon G11I wish it came with the pick n pluck foamupdate: I took this on a backpacking trip in Alaska (rain much?). Worked perfect. Other people had their DSLR's in ziplocks, that wont cut it. Some of them had water damage, not me. I bought some of the Pelican pick n pluck foam to keep my camera in place. DO NOT SKIMP ON PROTECTION
I was looking all over for a PDA that would fit my needs. I chose the IPAQ RX4200 because of the ratings on the web, the price, and the quality. I use it for my scheduling, "cafe" web access, and reading e-books. I've had to do a soft reset about 3 times with no adverse results (the software has gotten errors and the reset solved it each time).Over all, I'm extremely pleased with my purchase and would recommend the IPAQ after the great reviews it's gotten and now, from personal experience.
I use my laptop on my bed, on my husband's pillow, specifically. The air vent was getting smothered by the pillow. So I bought this because fans wouldn't be very helpful. This did the trick. It lifts it up so the fan vent is exposed and it no longer gets hot. It's small so it fits in the middle of my notebook (prescario cq 60) and it is lightweight. It's like a plastic styrofoam. Durable but light. Also well worth the money, for me at least. I love it!
What you are paying for is the "Nikon" name on the remote. The remote simply sends the code to the camera which does all the heavy lifting and acts as a trigger.The remote uses a 3V battery and it will last awhile which is nice. Although, this limits the range of the device. From about 6 feet away you are okay.A better alternative to this remote is the Ninja Remote 2: Weaponized. Search for it on Amazon. It has a long range light trigger of over 400 feet. Which gives you the option of amazing nature and complete control of your shots.
This TV right out of the box, did not impress me. The whites are too white and the balcks are too black. It is very difficult to adjust the TV for a happy medium. Flesh tones are also very hard to dial in. I am going to return it.
Since I live in an area of the country that suffers from a lot of severe thunderstorms and often times tornados, having one of these radios can make the difference between getting hurt or even killed during severe weather, and getting to safe shelter to ride out a tornado or severe thunderstorm. It also provides warnings about severe winter weather, and any other warnings or watches provided by the National Weather Service.This radio provides county specific warnings about life threatening, or property damaging weather as received from the National Weather Service in the area where you live. The information it provides is specific to the county where you live, as opposed to the general overall weather service area so you can decide when and if it's time to run for cover during storms. It also allows you to get warnings from multiple areas if you need to keep up with what is happening across the county line, or the state line, to check up on relatives or friends who live nearby, but in a different county or state, as well as in you own area.I've had the radio about 3 weeks and so far it has provided me with 3 separate warnings of severe thunderstorms and possible tornados in my area. The unit is easy to setup, has sufficient volume to get your attention, even when sleeping, and has worked flawlessly.My recommendation is if you live in a area where severe weather posses a threat, whether it be hurricanes, severe thunderstorms & tornados, or even blizzard conditions, you need to have one of these in you home and/or place of business. The advanced warning it gives you is worth much more than the price of admission, and it just works !
There are some that slam this lens and others that praise it. You have all heard the value of the 50mm 1.8 right? This Sigma lens is close to the same value as far as cost vs sharpness. It is not as fast as a 2.8 lens but it also is not as expensive. If you can afford it get a 2.8 lens but if not then this is the lens you want. It is very sharp but does become soft at outer edges
We bought a Sandisk Sansa e260 and our son had problems getting it to synchronize from the time that he took it out of the box. Then today his Sandisk Sansa e260 fell 2 feet to the floor while he was sitting down and now the screen is destroyed with lines running through it internally. One would think that a 24" fall would not be enough to destroy a flash drive player, but even a rubber skin on the player was not enough to protect this poorly designed player from internal damage. I called the Sandisk company and spoke with a manager who stated that the Sandisk players are not designed to resist ANY TYPE of falls "even if it only falls 12" or less." I did not tell this manager that our kids previously owned the Sandisk Sansa m240 which not only stood up to the abuse of MANY impacts and falls, but one of them went through the wash and still worked! The new Sandisk Sansas do not hold up to the quality that their players once were. These e260 players are less expensive than some and they have decent sound quality, but don't waste your money on these players if you want a player that will last more than a few months.
This product is worth the 35 bucks I spent on it. It's beautiful and it works. Just install the software, plug it in, and you're set. It performs just like a wired optical mouse. It feels a little heavier but it's something that you can get used to over time. No lags, no "wake up" time when you move it really quick after long periods of rest (despite the power savings mode). Now my left-hand-mouse-user dad can move the mouse over anytime without pulling the cord. This is how my old mouse got damaged. The only complaint I have is that it feels quite awkward to press the middle button, probably because of the new feature that enables the wheel to be tilted left and right.
I would much rather spend my time taking pictures then working in the digital dark room trying to figure out where my white balance should be set. For those that are new to color management in a digital world it is all about measuring the type of light conditions you are shooting in. Early in the morning when the sun first comes up the colors are very vibrant versus later in the day when the sun is high, color is much more subdued. Well with an ExpoDisc you can now take a picture and know exactly what the light conditions are. Set your white balance in the camera now and when you get to photoshop later you don't have to guess. To easy to use.
Know who is calling you before you answer the phone.A very simple & easy to use caller I.D. phone with speaker that givers you the ability to walk around the room & still talk on the phone.
I am more than satisfied with quality of this product. This one has excellent battery life and great reception even in Downtown. Works great with my Nook Color using Bluetooth gps provider.
so i recently bought my 2nd pair, exactly the same bose companion 2 series II. what i like about this system is it produces very balanced, clear and natural sounding music. i think the truspace technology helps a lot in creating wide field surround-like sound.there are few things to note:- bass response: must be placed 6-12 inches away from the wall and nearest to the floor so that the bass reflex port will work. placing it on the corner further adds bass depth- quality of input : this system begs to use the highest bitrate of audio- wide sound field: as with any stereo speakers, placing them far apart from each other creates the 'sweet spot.'With all the techniques above, one would not need a subwoofer (at least for me). Also, these speakers sound best with genres of easy listening, acoustic, instrumental, jazz, lounge music.
The Sanus Systems NF 30 stands are just want I needed for my rear speakers. I found them very easy to put together and had no problems. They look great in our great room and having the speakers at ear level makes all the difference in the sound. I would recommend them to anyone wanting this type of stand.
QPS drives have a problem. QPS uses OEM drives, they do not manufacture the drives. If the drive's native interface is converted by QPS, this interface burns the drive after a few hours if you are lucky. This usually happens with IDE interface drives converted to firewire interface.
Outstanding features. A must have for digital photography enthusiasts. Wish it had a hot shoe but you can't have everything.
I use AA/AAA NiMH batteries for all my electronics such as my digital camera, MP3 player, flashlights, etc. I am constantly recharging batteries and this charger works fast! The batteries only get slightly warmer as compared with my old chargers, but charge in about a third of the time.I highly recommend this product.
This headset ended up being SO much BETTER than I thought it would be considering the low price. I'm VERY HAPPY with it and would highly reccomend it to others.
I purchased this monitor after looking at dozens of others - including specs, technical reviews, etc. I'm not sorry that I did. The LCD VG191B is great. I debated for quite awhile as to which monitor was best given the cost vs. screen viewable area. The Viewsonic 19.1&quot; is by far the best buy for the money. Graphics, and especially text are crisp and clear - but only after I installed the Viewsonic drivers for the device. Don't use the plug and play driver provided by Microsoft. The Microsoft driver will let your LCD work, but it won't be as crisp and clear as it can be. There is a significant and noticable difference with the ViewSonic drivers for the VG191B.Bottom line - great price and awesome LCD for computer geeks everywhere who want lots of viewable screen area and are looking to get into the flat panel arena.
I was buy this great notebooks, with Wide Screen is perfect for today notebook.The Screen is very cleary, the sound is amazing for notebook.But I have some litle trouble. Is about hybernation. Everytime I close lid my Notebook. It go to hybernate, but sometimes this notebook Turn ON it self without I do something. This notebook Turn ON. What happen whit this?So if I don't want this notebook AUTO ON, I give my notebook belt after I close lid, and the problem solved. Does anyone else have this trouble? and how to fix it?
I read all of the reviews for the Palm Tungsten E and thought that my experience would be better. Well, it was not. The Palm worked magnificently for the first 2 or 3 days. Then a fatal error occurred and the machine could not be reset. There was nothing that I could do. All was lost. My new machine was dead, gone, no more. That was disheartening. The best part of the Palm is the software for scheduling. It is easy to use and really great. Unfortunately, the actual Palm is a piece of junk. I am going back to a pencil and paper for the scheduler. Also, the MP3 player in the palm is really substandard. Buy a real MP3 if that is what you want or if you really care what your music sounds like.The Tungsten E is jack of all and master of none when it actually works. When it does not, and most likely yours will fail too, you will want to toss it against the wall. Hopefully it fails before the anemic warranty runs out.Save yourself, DO NOT BUY THE PALM TUNGSTEN E.
I'm looking for this cable for a long time. Since my computer has limited usb port. It is difficlut for me to connect all hareware. I bought this cable which can help me to share the keyboard and mouse with one usb port. I like this cable and seller very much. Eforcity provide a good customer service and fast shipping. I'm hight recommened both for all of you.
did just what it is supposed to do. allow 2 ethernet runs to share 1 cable.reasonable price, fast shipment. what more can you ask for?
Bought these a couple of years ago refurbished directly from UNIDEN. They work great for my intended purpose which was to give to my kids so I can monitor them while they are out in the neighborhood. Works great 2 or 3 streets over, batteries last 10-14 days of everyday use at ~2-3 hours a day.
Had this unit up and on line in 10 minutes. Connected to my Toshiba cable modem and my NIC, connected to the router with IE, set a few entries and done. DHCP worked like magic with my work laptop. Just got to install some more CAT 5 runs and I will be finished with my home network project. Bottom line, me being a complete networking idiot was able to make this thing work. Hmmmmm?
I had a 6GB iPod Mini for two years and loved it! I was waiting for the next Apple product that would top its functionality. When the first iPod Nano was released, I didn't think 4GB would be enough, so I waited until the 2nd generation 8GB Nano and purchased it immediately. It has quickly become my best friend... it is so small I can carry it everywhere. It holds all my favorite music plus 6 books on CD. In other words, wherever I go, I have entertainment. The lyrics feature has also become very useful, as I enjoy music much more when I actually know what the artist is saying.Some of my friends are reluctant to purchase an Apple product, as they are afraid it won't be user-friendly on a PC. I own a PC as well, and have had no issues with iTunes. It allows my computer and iPod to sync seamlessly. Actually, now I am much more likely to switch to an Apple computer (maybe this was Apple's hidden agenda all along).If you are considering this product, but are not yet convinced, I highly recommend driving down to an Apple store to check it out, or ask someone you know to allow you to test drive it (I'm sure you have at least one friend that already owns one). You will not be disappointed. The 2G Nano is truly "the best thing since sliced bread."
Through Amazon I ordered and quickly received rechargable Energizer batteries. The new batteries solved my digital camera problem. I would order through Amazon again.
Great stand, very well made, but Infinity is charging extra for the name. If you can find something that will look as good for the speakers, get that.
The product works great. Saves time and effort. All you have to do is turn the dial to the digital optical cord in use. Works just as described.
The Acer display is incredible value for what you get. The colors are bright and gaming looks incredible at the max resolution, 1920x1200. The monitor is only lacking in the input department. You get DVI, but no HDMI or Component. If you are only using this as a PC monitor that is fine, but you will need a special cable to plug in an Xbox 360, PS3, or HDDVD player etc. As I use it exclusively as a PC gaming monitor, it is incredible value. I highly recommend it.
Because it cannot communicate with RF devices, e.g., DISH Network receivers, it fails to do as promised, i.e., replace all other remotes. The Harmony 880 does a fine job with those devices that respond to IR signals, but with my DISH setup it is necessary to use two controls. Thus to change channels I still must use the dish remote. The packaging on the Harmony 880 does not disclose this or I would not have bought it. It would be a 5 star if it handled both IR and RF devices.
Easy operation right out of the box. Includes mount for windshield on any vehicle. Easy to read display and options, and, the voice is easy to understand. Quality seems good - the buttons do not feel as though they are going to fall off or break. Works great and it is tough to beat the price compared to any other unit.
I bought it in late January from Amazon and it has been "dead" more days than it hasn't. I've had it to the HP service center, and they supposedly replaced the motherboard. Now, it will not boot, and I have to start the whole process over. I have requested a refund (admittedly months later) from Amazon, but to no avail they want me to work through sending it back to HP etc. etc. etc. You've been there...I think we're just asking too much of PDAs to be GPSs etc. I will say that everyone has been "nice" to talk to (both Amazon and HP) but as an entrepreneur, I have wasted a "man-week" (at least) trying to get this to work for me. If anyone has any suggestions please call me (208-921-5073). I'm a routine buyer from Amazon...but if I had bought it at COMPUSA, I would have had this resolved by now! Shame on me for "saving a few" bucks...Needless to say, if you want a GPS, buy a GPS. If you want a PDA, do not buy this IPAQ...just NOT THERE, YET! I don't really care about "return policies"...TAKE CARE OF YOUR CUSTOMER!!! If you don't you will lose them...one at a time!!!Make me an offer for a "dead IPAQ"...PLEASE!Clyde Brinegar
The battery has failed within one week. The merchant has been uncooperative and discourteous. He has sold a product as new while it appears it isn'tPlease remove this company from your authorized dealers.Amazon's reputation suffers because of dealers like this.
These make great lens holders. I put my lenses in Lowpro lens cases , label them and then put them into this case to carry them. The number you can fit into one depends on the size of the lenses. I can fit two large and two small in one and currently have two in use for this purpose.
What can I say, the film is very beautiful and worth the price. Recommended for everyone!!
Sennheiser is a Heavyweight in the audio market. They did a good job with these headphones. These are a good pair of headphones to purchase a a replacement. The overall sound quality for the price is pretty good. Very robust bass and treble. Good sound Isolation. The only downside with these headphones is its asymmetrical length in the right and left earbud cords. I purchased these at under 20$, anymore and it loses its appeal and money should be spent on another product.
This item is very poor quality. I cleaned my lens cap very thoroughly before attaching the sticky part. I also held it in place for a few minutes to allow a good adhesion. However, after a week of very light use, it just fell off. So I had to super glue it back on. Also, the leash is very short. Overall I would not recommend this product.
It does not support media cards over 2GB. This information should be part of the technical details/specs of the unit. No one should have to read consumer reviews to find this out. Belkin is now off my list as a peripheral product provider.
I have a BA in photography and I have used this film for the last eight years. It is my absolute favorite brand! This is a great find for anyone who appreciates black and white film, especially because black and white film has become so expensive. The only reason I am giving it four stars is because when it arrived the packaging was extremely damaged and although the film is in a protective case, anyone who knows about film, knows it is delicate. Despite this, great product and great price!
I bought a CTA DB-FM50 battery for my Sony DSC-F707. After inserting it an turning on the camera, the message "Only for Info-Lithium battery" pops up on the screen, after which my camera switches off. Big disappointment. I cannot recommend this product, since it does not live up to the statements by the manufacturer on compatibility with Sony devices.
I had ordered this item from Amazon.com, same ASIN B0009RJKFU, and was surprised to receive a 3-pack of keyboards and mice! That this is an OEM pack of 3 each is not clear from the description, and the best price (by far) is from Amazon.com. Whether this is a mistake or an overstock on their part, if you need three good kbs & optical mice this is a terrific package.I especially like the keyboard, but the mouse is a little lighter than I'm used to--not much heft to it. Also, as has been mentioned it is a USB mouse with a USB-to-PS2 adapter included. This mouse seems to not signal my KVM switch reliably; I have to start one of my PCs with the KVM switched to this set or the mouse may not get recognized.In any case the Amazon deal is outstanding--a great price for the 6-pack for sure.
When I put these in my ears i'm in my own virtual world. I provides complete isolation from the outside world. Although not a headphone for the bass head, provides accuracy and clearity to details.
These suck. To paraphrase Homer Simpson, these are &quot;the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.&quot;They are hardly CLEAR, as the name might imply. The screen is very cloudy. They truly look terrible. Its hard to see details through them, making them probably appropriate for a lo-res palm, but never for a hi-res like the Tungsten. And they are MORE reflective than the palm screen, so that you are left not just with a cloudy, hazy view, but worse GLARE. Oh, and in case you HATE them and want to remove them immediately, they also use just a hint of adhesive, which lovingly clings to the surface of the screen and is REALLY difficult to get off. They are truly the worst screen covers I have seen with the exception of the Palm brand, which look worse, but are THINNER than these. And no, its not operator error. I tried 4 times, going painstakingly slowly, apply more pressure than I think the Palm can take. Bubbles everywhere - tiny, unmovable, unavoidable bubbles. I've used Belkin and Fellowes screen protectors on previous PDAs, and they were far superior. These ClearScreens don't do the brand name justice.
got this just before my trip to England and France. Spent 2 weeks driving around without getting lost and having worry about directions. Without this SD card, I would stop driving after the 1st day. Just insert the SD cart and go.
If you have a Canon with the APS-C sized digital sensor (i.e., any of the digital Rebels, or the new 7D), this is absolutely the first lens you should buy. This lens blows away any of the kit lenses, given its much larger aperture (2 full stops faster, letting in 4x the light than the f/5.6 kit lens) and its continuous aperture throughout the zoom range. Add in the 3-stop image stabilizer, and this lens will let you take beautiful low-light photos that you could never get with a kit lens.One thing to note, this lens is LARGE. So large, that it will interfere with the on-board flash on the digital Rebels. For example, on my XSi (450D), using the pop-up flash with this lens on the camera casts a substantial shadow in the lower portion of the image, which is especially noticeable (and pretty much unacceptable) at the wider end of the zoom range. Thankfully, this lens can handle many low-light situations without needing a flash, and when zoomed to 55mm, crops out most of the shadow cast by the lens. Still, if you're going to be taking photos where flash may be needed (night-time, very low light situations indoors, etc.), you'll probably want a hot-shoe mounted flash.
Ok Monitors, Not the Modle that was Pictured, they work fine
This lens is not for everyone. It takes a little work to learn how to use it. But if you're willing to exert a little effort, this lens will not disappoint. This 105mm has become probably my favorite lens. Why? Because it forces you to work with it. And, when you do, it delivers the most magnificent images you can imagine.
I have been running for 30 years and these are far and away the best sports headphones I have ever used. I just finished an hour run and they were completely comfortable the entire time. They never moved or fell out of my ears and they sound GREAT! They don't sound quite as good as my Ultimate Ears in-ear phones, but you shouldn't expect them to since the Sennheisers still allow you to hear sound around you, which is crucial for running. There was a little bit of wind noise if heading directly into a decent wind, but not enough to be a distraction. I can see why one of the reviews said there was a lot of wind noise while biking. These headphones blow away the Sony, Nike, and iPod headphones I have used in the past in sound quality, comfort, and stability. Get some and you won't be sorry.
I was building an AVPC and wanted to make it the most silent computer known to man. I replaced all the case fans in an old Lian Li case with these things and put in a HIS silent graphics card. These fans are really quiet yet they blow nicely. They seem to move a good bit of air but certainly would not suck a monkey up a well-pipe like the ones on my gaming rig will. The Core 2 Dou CPU cooler is an Arctic Freezer Pro which is also silent and keeps the CPU really happy. I have these fans quietly blowing in the front and sucking out the rear so movie watching is as enjoyable as I had hoped. They do cost more but they act like they will be around for several computers to come. The magnetic bearings look like they have that rare "FOREVER FACTOR" designed into them.
I got this for my girlfriend because she sits in bed and uses her laptop. I was a bit skeptical about the heat issue, but this disperses the heat wonderfully. Her laptop never overheats. This thing is sturdy, functional and looks nice too.
It's a fan that has blue LEDs in it and it works. Oh and adjustable speed is a nice feature.
So far, I am very pleased with its operaton. I have not tested all it's features. It does beautifull work on copying and I expect the same results when I copy my slides. All I can say is that I like it.
WORKED RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. IT WAS EASY TO PROGRAM! THE ONLY DRAWBACK TO ME IS THAT IT IS NOT AN INK JET. IT USES A REPLACEABLE BELT FOR INKING. THE MACHINE COMES WITH BELT FOR 25 PAGES AND REPLACEMENT BELTS GO UP TO 100 PAGES. NO PROBLEM FOR ME, SINCE I ONLY SEND FAXES AND RARELY RECEIVE THEM.
I received this camcorder for Christmas. While the picture was very good, and the features plenty for my family videos there was an annoying whine in all recordings. I found it was recording the whine into the tape, not just a mechanical whine while playing inside the camcorder. I contacted JVC and was told that unless I had a receipt and proved I received the camera within the past 90 days I would pay for its repair. Even if I got the receipt from the person that gave me the gift I would pay shipping to have it repaired.Perhaps I expect too much, but when I open the box I expect something to work, and if it doesn't I expect the manufacturer to immediately accept blame and fix it. Being treated as if I am to blame because I have no receipt at Christmastime is poor public relations. They should at least be able to check the serial number for a manufacture date and then see if my story is reasonable. I had another product fail recently and was promptly sent a replacement without the first question of whether I had a receipt. That company will receive my business in the future, JVC will not.
Installed with my Yamaha receiver. Works beatifully. I am very happy with the sound quality.
When I hooked my 3G Nano up to my car with the 33199, I heard music for 1 sec before it went dead and froze the I-pod. Resetting the I-pod restored it but the same thing continually happened. Tried it in another car...same thing. Calling customer service will take you to some far-away land where people have extreme difficulty comprehending english and are flummoxed if you say anything that is not in one of there 'scripts'. After phoenetically spelling my name,address, e-mail, etc at least 3 times before they had it correct, they are hopefully sending me a new unit....BUT the service rep said THEY NO LONGER MAKE MODEL 33199, AND ARE REPLACING IT WITH MODEL 33411,so I wouldn't even bother ordering this unit, and my experience with technical service was so frustrating, I will never buy a Kensington product again.
Panasonic remote shutter for Panasonic DSLR Cameras.Model: DMW-RSL1great product, genuine panasonic product!now it's so easy to take pictures from far.
I have never written a review before but i have to say this is the most awesome TV i have ever owned. I have my computer hooked up to it and i play City of Heroes, it looks so good. My PS2 is also my dvd player and my standard dvds look great. I will get a new dvd or blu ray once price comes down but right now im so pleased. No shipping or tax sold this TV for me.
These ink cartridges did not work in my Epson Stylus Photo 1400, though if you read the sale page for this item, they are recommended along with the printer.
Works great as always. I found out the hard way that the ink in the package deals do not have as much in them as the individually packaged ones do, so I believe it is actually cheaper in the end to get the single packs.
This laptop is excellent for people that have to carry it around, perfect for conferences and airplanes (if fits an airplane table perfectly!) I have worked with it for a whole year and did several statistical analysis; the X61 never let me down. It weights like a book.However, if you are considering this model you should consider two main points:1. The LCD is small, so if you need to work at your office you must buy an additional screen.2. The battery supports less than 3 hours, which is quite bad, specially if you are in a plane!I love the X series and highly recommend it.
I purchased this product mainly to capture and store video files. This product does the same performance as a promary hard drive (c). No read/write sounds. Very quite. I highly recommand this product.
I compared the 60" Sony SRXD ( KDS 60A 2020) and Samsung HL-T6187 high def televisions and purchased the Samsung. The product is superior with excellent colors, resolution and audio. The high def images are clear, crisp, with excellent & consistent quality.The delivery and installation of the Samsung T.V. by Eagle( EGL) was timely and flawless. The entire experience at Amazon from initial order of the Samsung television to delivery and installation was perfect. Without reservation, I recommend the Samsung HL-T6187 high def T.V., Eagle delivery, and Amazon.com.Samuel L. Kalush, M.D.
These are not being made anymore so to get one you got to through the used/refurbished market. It is still worth picking one up. I think Musicians could get a lot of use out of one of these. They feature a very easy to use voice recorder. This feature is useful for recording musical ideas as they come up. They transfer easily to your desktop/laptop and can be reviewed there if desired.The expandable screen is a marvel of engineering an design. Very clever. A very large clear screen is hiding under there.There are many programs for guitarists that can take advantage of the features on this palm. The large screen is useful for displaying lyrics to songs and/or chord sheets using Chord Pro format (just google for the palm program). It can also be used as a tuner.Of course they can also functions as an mp3 and video player. So you bring your music collection and/or your instructional videos along.If you can pick one up for yourself or the guitarist in your life, you'll be happy or make someone very happy.
I'm pleased with this remote -- it replaces Sony's top-of-the-line computer-programmable unit that I could no longer use because Sony refuses to update it to work with Vista.So far as I can tell, this unit does everything it's supposed to do. If I had to quibble, I'd say that the transport buttons (play, stop pause, etc.) are too small.
Fits my e280 just fine. Can be taken off with a little prying. It allows pocket lint and such to get in requiring the case to be removed from time to time for cleaning.
Easy to install and work great outside. Hooked up to the in-house splitter and could not ask for anything more.
I purchased my new Samsung in Ocober 2007. I was impressed with the timely delivery of this product. After I set it up I was impressed and very pleased with the TV. It is now January 2008. I do notice a slight purple halo evey now and then and I see that there is a fix for this problem but it does not bother me all that much. What really bothers me is that the main or ( mother ) circuit board failed in this TV. I was watching TV and it turned off all by itself. Then it would not turn back on with the remote. I had to turn it back on with the button on the front of the tv. Now it will not change channels or bring up the menu or respond to any inputs from the remote or the buttons on the side of the tv. I have to push the button on the front of the tv to get it to turn off. Now the thing turns on all by itself in the middle of the night or whenever. I have to unplug it from the wall to keep it from going on. I set up a repair for this tv with Samsung on Sunday and Monday the service tech contacted me and told me he had cosulted with Samsung and came to the conclusion that the circuit board failed and needed to be replaced. OUCH! He will get the part on Friday hopefully but I do not know when the repair will be made. What a hassle. It is still under warranty but I did not puchase the extended warranty from Amazon. That was a mistake. I can get the extended warranty from Samsung but it would cast $20.00 per month, $240.00 for one year. I will keep you posted after the repair has been made.
If your marriage is less than 100% secure, be careful of this product! My lovely wife Stacy is often skeptical of gadgets and has a very good sense of direction. She usually navigates as I drive. The first time I used my Nuvi 270 with Stacy in the car, she became very quiet and even sullen in the passenger seat. Seems there was a "another woman" in the car who was providing direction instead of her. I think she was jealous! Now I use it seldom when Stacy is on board, and Stacy has adopted the other woman's voice when she says, "In point one mile, turn left." or "You have arrived at destination on right." So, be forewarned. Otherwise, the Nuvi 270 works fine and gets me where I need to go almost as efficiently as Stacy does.
This works great for what I wanted. it plays fine in my bathroom, and is simple to move around as I need.the sound is good. the product is durable. It does this weird thing where the volume of my ipod moves around up and down when I'm not doing anything, but it doesn't effect the sound coming out of the speakers. also looks really good. I don't see a need to pay more so go for it.
I bought this emergency radio a few days back for the use in India and it is the most beautiful radio I have ever used. I have always been a keen buyer of sony products and this product hasn't let me down at all. It works for more than 40 minutes ...rather it has been working for the last 2 days with just single charge. The flash light and the soft light are fine and they don't effect the reception while working. This is just a great radio and I just love it.
I thought about buying the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L lens for about one year and read most of the reviews during that time before taking the plunge and buying it. Reviews of this lens are generally very favorable except for the occasional bad copy. The lens arrived well before the expected date. I tested it against my Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens which is tack sharp. Both lenses were tripod mounted for the test and focused on an object 37 feet away under natural lighting in my house. Exposures were at F5.6 and F8 with mirror lock up and a remote switch on a Canon 40D. I noted that the lens also had a very fast auto focus even under relatively low light(exposures were 1/25sec). From the reviews, I expected the EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens to perform well. But this lens exceeded my expectations. Pictures from my copy are as sharp as those from the macro lens. Next, I added a Canon 1.4x extender to the EF 400mm f/5.6L lens and let the camera and lens equilibrate to the outside temperature (40F) for 45min. Then I took a picture of the moon with a remote switch and 10x magnification on live view to manually focus. The pictures were shockingly crisp. Again, this lens exceeded my expectation. I have not tried this lens on wildlife yet. But I fully expect that this lens will produce stunning photos with hand holding when the exposure is 1/1000 sec or faster.
My kids love their zune! They have had an ipod but they like the zune better. They like that it has a radio. I think it is more user friendly than the ipod. I would definately buy this again.
In the Spring of 2003, I deployed to Iraq. At night, when I slept, whether it was in the dirt or on the tiled roof of an abandoned school, two things were always hugged close to my body: my M16-A2 series rifle, and my Psion.In my capacity with the United States Army, I work as a print journalist. During my time in Iraq, I took photos, wrote stories, and escorted international media. During one month alone, my story output was more than double that of all but one other person in my unit, and I honestly believe I could not have accomplished that without my Psion.I carried it always in my cargo pocket, and it held-up well. It was dropped from HMMWV's on multiple occasions, and was constantly subjected to sand and dust and heat well-above the operating temperatures of 99.9% of electronic equipment in use in the world today. I went through four PCMCIA storage cards for my digital camera, and was locked in a constant battle to keep my Dell laptop functioning so I could send my stories back to headquarters over the secure LAN lines, but never once did my 5mx fail me. It went everywhere I went, and was repeatedly the envy of many civilian reporters I came into contact with.I read many reviews here, and I can see that perhaps part of Psion's downfall was the ineptitude of average users. To properly type on a Psion--in the case of everything except the Netbook--one should hold it in both hands and type with the thumbs. With very little practice--whether you are an adept touch-typist or a dedicated hunt-and-pecker--you will find yourself typing at incredible speed with only your thumbs on this keyboard so perfectly suited to that form of data entry.In the Army field of journalism, there is no acceptable substitute for a direct quote. With the 5mx, I never had to offer a substitute. I could type with my thumbs as fast as anyone I met could talk. The voice recorder was also useful in such cases, but as fast as I could type when using both thumbs, it was hardly ever necessary.The monochrome screen is ideal for those who need a tool instead of a toy. It eats less battery life than a silly screen that can show as many colors as some desktop monitors. The AA battery powere supply was especually convenient for me. I had to have a baggy of AAs for my camera flash anyway, as well as for my Maglite, and I was often in a situation where recharging batteries was not an option.I took notes on my 5mx, wrote entire articles on it, was able to use it to make notations unobtrusively during briefings, and even kept a journal on it at the insistence of my Mother.Also, as a college student, I have used my series 5, 5mx, and even my Revo (the last Psion I was ever able to purchase *sigh*) to take notes and write term papers.There is no substitute for the Psion on the market today--either in price or functionality--and I wonder if there ever will be again.Complain about the Psion if you like, but my extensive experience with the company tells me the fault was never in the product.
Delivery was very fast. There was a problem with this order but it was taken care of and the replacement was also shipped very fast.
I purchased this camera a couple of weeks ago and couldn't be more happier with it.I bought this camera for its size (small and compact)and I am delighted. I'm a point and shoot type of guy and love to take photos but hate to carry a camera. After buying the Stylus 300, I took a 5-day trip to the desert with it in a small carrying case on my belt. After five days of hiking and climbing, I didn't even know I was carrying a camera on my belt. If you carry a cell phone on your belt, you won't notice the Stylus 300 there.Compared to my previous digital camera (Kodak 4800)this camera is a dream to carry. In addition, the battery life appears to be much better than the Kodak. I bought an extra battery for the trip and took approximately 150 photos during the five days and didn't run out of battery life.A couple of small gripes. First, the camera doesn't allow you to date stamp a photo. I like to use the date stamp on occasion and the Stylus 300 won't allow you to do it.Second, there is a setting that allows you to reset the camera's settings when you shut the camera off. Or you can choose to keep your setting when shutting down. I would have like to see a chose to lock certain settings and have the camera reset the remaining settings you don't wish to lock.Third, the camera doesn't come with a carrying case. I bought one for less than $10 that worked fine but an Olympus case would have been nice.However, these are minor issues that do not distract from the overall performance of the camera. I am very happy with the Stylus 300 and would recommend it to those "point and shoot" folks that don't like the hassle of carrying a camera around all day.
I live in an apartment so I couldn't use a big sub and wanted clean sound. I researched tons of smaller subs and I kept coming back to the Carver SW150P so I decided to give it a shot. Love the sub after using it for a few months and it is not even broke in yet. It adds that extra punch I was missing from my movies. It can shake the walls pretty good too for a 10" sub. My setup is mainly for movies & rock music and it consists of two Energy C3's for front left and right, Klipsch center speaker, and bose 161 for rears. Knew I could could not go wrong with a subwoofer made by Carver. This sub fits in nicely and is the most beautiful sub you can own. I have the crossover set at 60Hz and the sound is clean. The level can be turned up pretty high before there is any distortion and you have the settings way too high if getting distortion. Recommend keeping it at 12 o'clock. Also, if you are getting a hum in it, as previous posts state, the problem is your setup and not the subwoofer. First make sure your system is grounded, get a power conditioner and you can even use the crossover processor within the sub to mitigate the sound. This probelm is not by the Carver subwoofer but caused by your stereo and electrical outlet. Good news, is it is easy to fix. Bottomline, The 150 watts and 10" woofer is more than you will need, if you can find this sub grab it as they are hard to find and this sub sounds like subwoofers costing over $1,000. Best $399 you can spend to transform you home theater system and you can even find them on sale for closer to $300 every now and then.
As of August 30th, 2012 the picture shows this item coming with a grip head. It does not come with the grip head. You have to provide your own grip head. I found one for $25. I think it would have been good if the image reflected what you actually get. That being said, I think this arm is stellar.
I've had this LCD HDTV for about 2 months and have to say that it's not bad for the price. The good points are the TV display is exceptional. Being an LCD, it has a small foot print. You can't beat this LCD TV for the price, it's a great value. The bad points are it doesn't have a universal remote and there is not a universal code for the TV. If you want to use another remote, you have to use a learning remote. It doesn't have a DVI or HDMI ports. This won't matter though if you use component ports. Overall, a great buy on an LCD HDTV.
Gave these to my son for Christmas to go with his VCR/DVD recorder. I can't review as I don't know if he even used them or not.
Compact, does not use a lot of battery and stay on my camera most of the time. It makes a great different with the bounce flashes. Soften your pictures and produce less shadows. Only regret is that it does not swivel side to side. Also if if you like to do studio picture than I recommend getting the SB600 or higher for more function. Otherwise this is a great flash.
It just didn't work for me at my home even after looking up to see what channels I'd &#34;probably&#34; get. I ended up getting 1 with this antenna.
This TomTom One XL is my first vehicle GPS. It does not recognize the street we live on. So far, I have tried to use it to navigate to 2 different locations and the recommended routes made no sense at all. The last time I used it, the suggested route added 15 miles to what should be an 8 mile trip. We plan to return it after only 3 days.
Ive used over 3,000 of these disks, And the only time I have write errors are due to myself or my computer freezing because I'm trying to due to much at atime.. Im sorry but anyone that says the disk are bad must be doing something wrong with the software or your hardware is failing. GREAT JOB VERBATIM! thanks amazon! I purchase more disk everytime they go on sale for $21.. Now.. wtf is up with the 3 pack max amount? THATS BULLCRAP! If im paying why does it matter how many I purchase...Frustration-Free packaging is the way to go! disk are never damaged..
i bought this for my girlfriends car and installed it with the avh-p4300dvd and it does work.... but not at all like it should. i have the mvh-p8200bt in my jeep and the built in bluetooth works flawlessly, so i was very dissimpressed when i started using this unit... if you have the avh-p4300dvd you will not get everything this is supposed to do, first off you cannot download your phone book into the head unit.. lame..., second, it doesnt even show the full phone number when you are recieving a phone call, it cuts it off so cant even tell who is calling. third, there is no way of dialing out other then using your phone and then it connects to the blue tooth once it starts dialing... so kinda defeats part of the "hands free" operation. fourth, the volume does not stay at what you had it set while on a phone call, the volume is the same as the radio volume... in other words if you have the volume low and then receive or make a phone call, you will not be able to hear the other person even though they can hear you, then by the time you realize the volume was down they hang up... very frustrating..
When you first install the product, it starts off printing very sharp and clear, no complaints. But in no time, like in 3-4 months or so, if not less, the guide that's inserted into the print head cracks before the ribbon even runs out, or is that supposed to be your indicator that the ribbon has in fact ran out... I don't know. And of course, once it cracks, it's pretty much useless as the ribbon will get all folded up, wrinkled, and creased, there's no fixing it. So I've pretty much had to toss it and replace it again and again.
I initially ordered 2 of these then ordered 4 more. I now have all of my pc's elevated onto the CPU Caddy. (I needed 2 CPU Caddies to elevate my Dell Server, as it is quite a bit longer than my pc's.) One CPU Caddy came w/2 nuts that were metric rather English, so they would not tighten down & I had to go the hardware store to get the correct nuts, if not for that I would rate this product a 5.
Don't buy these headphones. The noise cancellation feature does absolutely nothing, the audio fidelity is mediocre, and the signalcuts out beyond 5 ft. On top of that managing the controls is awkward at best.
I recently bought a mp3 samsung yh-999 and I have had so many problems just by recording my videos into it. I called tech. support and even they were not able to tell me how to use my divece. I regret my purchase and I recomend the lyra rca or archos.
This is my second shipment of Verbatim DVD -R from Amazon and have had absolutely no issues with any of the discs.I own a Panasonic DVD recorder and the machine except either the DVD -R or the DVD +R. I have also tried other brands of DVD discs but have not found any that are as good as the Verbatim. Not one has ever failed to record a TV program and that is exclusively what I use them for.
Printer toner worked as described. Toner works like the original toner that came with the printer 3 years ago.
NEW EDIT: I withdraw "not a bad power supply". I blew the pass transistor tonight pumping 3A into a near short for an extended time. Definitely a stress test, but still within the specs! Taking it apart to fix it, I notice three things: 1) There is NO thermal shutdown circuitry at all. No wonder the transistor blew. 2) The thermal transfer between the transistor and heat sink is atrocious. Just a little, quite thick, pad. No paste at all. 3) The main filter capacitor, despite being a decent brand (Nippon Chemi-Con) was near failure, drawing a ton of DC current and getting quite warm. (Dropped to just one star because operating a device within its advertised specifications should never break it.)Not a bad power supply. The knobs and banana jacks are a bit iffy, but not horrible. Single-turn pots, but easy to adjust voltage by single digits. Current is a bit harder. I didn't have the grounding problem that someone else reported, but I suspect something was shorted in his (the internal assembly is atrocious; I wouldn't be surprised). Nice displays and backlights. Good, solid transformer, pass transistor, heatsink, etc. I wouldn't mind a load switch and a CC set button, but for an $80 power supply, I can overlook it.Voltages according to my B+K 2712 (0.1%,5dgt DCV, 2% DCA): set 00.0, 02.0, 04.0, 08.0, 16.0, actual 0.0037, 2.0067, 4.047, 7.997, 15.972. Short-circuit currents: set 0.00, 0.10, 0.20, 0.40, 0.80, 1.60, 3.00, 3.13 (maximum), actual 0.000, 0.100, 0.201, 0.406, 0.801, 1.602, 2.994, 3.114. Ripple according to my old analog 'scope: 1mVpp at 10V with no load; 7mVpp with 100mA load; 5mVpp with 1A load.EDIT: The drift on this thing at voltages under about 3V is really bad. If I set it to a voltage in that range and watch it with a voltmeter, the voltage drifts around a few tenths of a volt in either direction constantly! It stays solidly at the set voltage above that, though.
Radio works OK - never really tried the shortwave bands.Basically, my problem with the radio is that at any decent volume level (which is all the way up if you're outdoors), cranking only gives enough charge for about 15-20 minutes of use. And you can't crank it more than once every 5-10 minutes because it then has to unwind to charge the battery. In fact, mine will play for about 5 minutes longer than it takes to unwind. I guess I could leave it off while unwinding and get about 15 minutes of use out of it - but what's the difference? Sitting it in the sun works OK, but we have left it in the sun and off ALL day while camping and it lasts for about an hour at night.The best way to use it is to buy an adapter (there are parts places online that will sell them for well under $10) and fully charge it before you take it somewhere. Then it lasts several hours. Combine that with the solar charger and we can usually get one good night's use out of it while camping.My only complaint is the volume is pretty low without the AC adapter.
I researched both XM and Sirius for some time before buying this unit. The XM radios seemed to be of better quality, but Sirius programming included more of the things I wanted to listen to. As I read buyer reviews of the various receivers on several sites, I was very disappointed with the problems that were reported. This XACT receiver was rated better than most, and I knew a co-worker that had one.I have owned it for about a month now and I am very satisfied. I purchased both the vehicle package and the home package. The vehicle package was easy to install and reception is good. The suction cup stand that is supposed to attach to the window does not work as it is designed. I glued mine to the dashboard and it is fine. You may have to get creative.I have used the home package most. I carry it from my office to home every day. I have found that I can find places at home where I get a great signal. Don't worry about finding a window, just experiment in different areas. At work I have to put the antennae outside, as it is a metal building, but there is plenty of cable to reach. I purchased a cheap toiletries bag and store everything in it for easy portability.Future generations of these radios will hopefully be able to use a wireless antennae technology, but don't wait; satellite radio is far superior to FM.
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I have tried PMX 40 and PMX 100, this headphone doesn't even compare, though the construction is quite good but the bass quality is so poor. Surprising if your are to compare the sound quality with other over the ear headphones of Senn. You might as well as consider Koss KSC75 is way cheaper and sounds better, that if you don't mind clipping something on flaps of your ears. Actually, I want to return this item, that if I had the chance.
If you own the Nikon 5700 or 8700 do yourself a favor and get this battery pack. The most important thing it does is not make it possible to use AA batteries that is a bonus and its purpose.The most important thing, I feel that this battery pack does is add greater grip ability to the cameras. If you use any Nikons for a while, you know the buttons on the side. Can you pressed accidentally over this battery pack that happens way less often! This alone is such a great feature that I think it merits purchase on that fact alone.Plus having AA batteries available means, you will never be out of juice.Peace out
It is big and really not convenient for general use, but when you need wide angle it is fantastic. Very clear and no distortion all the way to the edges.
there are so many mp3 players on the market now. when i first started with mp3 players, i got a rca brand player. was horrible. then i searched online for a drag and drop mp3 player, by that i mean, you don't have to install annoying software that comes with the mp3 player to add the music. i havent and never will like itunes or any other so called "music management" software. i want to be able to drag and drop my music to my player just like its a usb pen drive.that's where this unit comes in. the interface is easy to use windows xp home automatically finds it, so you don't even have to install a driver!the battery life is decent, however if you use this unit for several hours a day, you may want to invest in some NIMH rechargeable batteries. these things will save your wallett! any electronic device nowadays is going to kill batteries. so pick you up some rechargeable AAA nimh batteries and never run out of power again!the earbuds that come with this unit could be better, however the sound quality is decent, and i don't wanna spend $200.00+ on Noise canceling earphones.this unit also comes with intergrated fm tuner and voice recorder.i currently have about 110 mp3 songs on it, and you can fit more if you put wma's on it.overall great value for the money. way to go sandisk!!!
For the price the sound quality is good, haven't had a chance to bury it in the ground yet, just tested it out indoors and it sounds good. Can't complaint, it will serve it's purpose as ambiance in the backyard when we have our barbeques on the deck.
This headset sounds fine and is reasonably comfortable. However, after a few weeks of use, the earphone sponge cover began disintegrating and became useless.
The item looks very authentic and easily believable as the real thing! The cameras look like the expensive ones I have seen in my bank and outside some local homes. A good value for the money!!
Good value for the money. Works as described. Holds the cable in place with minimum damage to wall surface. Recommend make product available in longer nail sizes for better fastening outdoors.
I have the Sony Memory Stick PC Card Adapter (MSAC-PC3) and it's very unreliable on my mac (powerbook, osx 10.3.8). Most of the time it just doers not work at all. When i insert the memory stick the little red light flickers a bit but then nothing. If I shut my mac down completely, leave it off for a few minutes, then boot it again then the crd reader will sometimes work. All in all not a very satisfactory product for mac users.
Got it for $15 after rebate from CompUSA. If it wasn't for that rebate I will think twice about buying this. I used to have a Belkin router that never failed my connection for the two years I've had it. This ZyXel router is a pain. It drops my connection at least twice a week and I have to restart it and restart my modem everytime it drops. Worse thing is, my Vonage phone line is also connected with it, so when it drops, my phone is dead too.
I had this one for about 2 years, then the headphone jack went out. It is very easy to use, on a mac its just drag and drop.
I love this router and the fact that i can put different firmware on it was a PLUS! DD-WRT was awesome! And Wonderful!
This lanyard is perfectly stable and secure while keeping the headphone cords in front of the user out of entanglement in limbs or clothing or luggage. Its clean, neat and easy even at $14.00. Highly recommend!
This contraption worked well for about 30 days. I fall asleep to a 59:51 long CD. But I have to try to convince this contraption to actually PLAY the CD while holding down the SLEEP button for a minute or two. Then, when it finally decides it is ready to actually play the CD, it begins by grinding, rotating, rattling the CD hold-down ring for 10 seconds. It sounds like it is machining small plastic molecules with the floating/rotating lathe(which is actually nothing more than a plastic floating cone/disk in a plastic retainer, so it sits loosely on top of a disk spinning at high rpms) it uses to hold the CD down. I swear, it sounds like it is grinding the CD to bits while it is playing. And no...it is not a problem with the CD. So I begin my "pre-sleep" mood by trying to tune out the obnoxious sounds from the "clock" and if I strain hard enough, I can actually hear music. Then it seems to settle down and play. Heaven forbid you touch the device with so much as a down feather, let alone your hand, or it begins the whole process over again.The dual-alarm thing works great. The device's timing system works great. But any digital alarm clock can pull that off. I bought this product for the sole purpose of being able to fall asleep to my own 'sleep' music, not to RCA's mechanical design failures.JUNK JUNK JUNK.
ati drivers tend to me a bit flaky. this is an old card
Most tripods in this price range are much shorter. Most tripods that are this tall are significantly more expensive. However this tripod isn't a great value. It's just cheap.This tripod is very light for its size, and while that might be an advantage if you plan on carrying it great distances, it's the result of the relatively thin-guaged legs. The sharp inner edges of the legs will painfully pinch your fingers if you try to use the carrying handle without somehow securing the legs in a folded position.The height adjustment crank includes a plastic gear. Within weeks of purchasing this tripod, the gear jammed, and then stripped. With the top section unable to raise and lower, the advantage of the higher than normal height of this tripod was gone.I really can't recommend this tripod to anyone. If this is in your price range, buy a shorter tripod instead. You can find some very good shorter models for this price. If you need a taller tripod, bite the bullet, and look at ones that are about twice the price of this one.To sum it up, this tripod isn't a great value. It's just cheap.
Just bought this trash and I can't believe I wasted my money. I had a Netgear wireless-g that was cheaper and had a wider range. It lasted about 2 years and I decided to try D-Link instead for the replacement, what a mistake. The auto setup does not work. I just configured manually.Not user-friendly at all. Could not access the setup with the default password. Then I called support and they insisted that I must have changed it. Then all of sudden the default password worked again.Their support people are not knowledgeable. Do not buy this product, not worth the money.
Now I have a place to keep all my thumb drives. The case is not flimsy at all has a nice look and feel
We have been using this for a couple of years now. It works fine. I would have given it 5 stars except that it came with no directions for hooking it up. We did finally figure it out by trial and error. But it does work like it is supposed to. I seem to remember that shipping was quite high on it too.
PROS: more inputs then most which is selectable from remote. So I have laptop connected while I'm watching Nexflix on HDTV. Next using Toslink to do 5.1 surround sound from cable company dvr and 800 watts like being in the theater. Next using coxaial for Toshiba DVD recorder which didn't come with optical so great sound watching dvds.Auto calabration has always worked fine for me which is the same input you can use to play Ipods, etc.If you don't want to use optical from cable box you can also use optical from HDTV and then anything your watching will be 5.1 if supplied that way to TV.Last AM/FM Tuner and great sound but it does need external antenna for best signal or maybe not if you live in like downtown NY.SUb WOOFER can make the windows shake when movies have bombs exploding or a movie like "Top Gun" make sure it's 5.1 !Cons: Hate to have to sell but need to move to warmer climate for health reasons!
This chip is a good idea with the TZ5 camera. It gives good capacity, speed and one can also shoot and store significant size movies on this. I would recommend a higher capacity card if the usage is more and it fits your wallet.
This would be a great printer if it worked more than a week or two. Roughly two weeks after I bought this the paper feed broke and it wouldn't print (or scan for some reason). After talking with tech support and detailing the problems they agreed to replace the unit. The replacement I received was a refurbished unit, and it too died in short order. I took good care of both printers for the short time I had them, and neither one was used more than 5 times.Bottom line- don't buy this, it's a waste of money.
I bought this to handle problems I was having with my vonage voice over IP and conflicts in bandwidth on the internet. Just plugged it in and voila, all my problems were resolved. What a great solution.
I bought this last summer July 2009 to use on my Inspiron 700M and it did the job for a while.Pros:I like how it sucks air and blows it through the sides. It definitely does cool my laptop better than my thermapak which is just used for temporary cooling. The usb powered cable is convenient. Fits my 13 inch perfectly. Not heavy.Cons: I put it in my suitcase while I was traveling and the metal part got dented. So the metal part isn't that sturdy. The usb powered cable is convenient, but it does drain my battery quite fast. THE MAJOR REASON WHY I consider this to be a 3 star item is because the tiny plug from the USB to the cooler is extremely fragile and now it doesn't even cool the computer automatically, I have to wiggle it around and try to find a position for the wire and plug to have it work. Pretty much it doesn't work anymore after less than a year.
i got this for my son. this product is true to its claim.he got it working with my old desktop that i previously gave him.
If you are looking for a good camera to take great pictures at a lower cost than a DSLR this is one of your best options. I just bought the H7 a month ago and I would recommend it to anyone.The picture quality is great, the 15X optical zoom works fine and the manual controls are excellent for this kind of camera. Overall, I think that the Sony H7 is a bargain for the price (I paid $303 on Amazon). I bought it with the purpose of learning a little bit of photography and I think it was a great choice.- Battery life is pretty good.- LCD screen is good enough.- 15X zoom is just great.- Auto focus works fast.- Steady shot is very good.- Face detection works all the time.
Very good reproduction of all sound ranges, though I would like a little more bass. They block out most sound just by putting them on. Comfort is not great, but pretty good. The lower end Sennheiser HD 202's are some of the most comfortable headphones I own and Sennheiser makes some high end sets with the same design. Those will be the next Sennheisers I get. For this price, the sound quality is hard to beat. I use these when broadcasting on a radio show, as they do not leak.Update: Bass...Just had to adjust what the computer was sending to them! The cord is great. I can't live without this type of cord on my headphones now. You can't beat these headphones with anything near this price.
I have had this mouse for about 2 months now and still use the same battery I put in the first day I received it. I have to say I am quite pleased with it overall.First of all, this mouse does not come with software CD or download to fuss with. It is straightforward as long as your PC or Mac is bluetooth enabled. Secondly, as I alluded just now, it works like a champ on both PC and Mac. To be exact, I used it with a Fujitsu PC laptop and an Imac. This Sony mouse actually is better than the Apple Mighty mouse I had due to its left and right buttons function differently whereas the Apple mouse can only be used with either the left or right button. What I like most about it is the crisp clicking, the accurate pointing and of course, the sleek style. It looks better than the picture by the way. The colors in the above picture is quite off. The actual colors are two shades of metallic gray. Very nice looking.It also does not need a mini receiver like some of those other mice do. Its signal is stable and has not dropped once so far. Why do I only rate it 4 stars? Well, I am a tough grader and I do wish it had a forward/backward button like one of those Logitech mice does. It would make browsing so much easier. I have now 4 different cordless mice for 4 computers in the household and this Sony Laser Cordless mouse is a keeper.
Very compact and easy to set up and use. Everything fits into a small cloth carry/storage case. No instructions come with the set, but its pretty easy to figure out (I copied the pictures on Amazon's product page as a guide for setting the unit up the first time). The only mechanical things are the lights, and both worked fine right out of the box. Velcro strips hold the box in shape and allow easy attachment of whichever of the color backdrop cloths you choose to use. The first photos I took with this setup (on my dining room table) came out great.
Performs perfectly. Looks great and charges quickly. Prongs fold in - great for charging when traveling.
I purchased my original PDR-M60 in January of 2001, and before February it was in the mail to be repaired. I ended up receiving a refurbished unit, without the reimbursement of my S&H. So everything was fine until Febraury of 2002, when my power button popped off. So again of to the mail with my S&H and time as if Toshiba were the only ones that run a business. Out of commission for over a month I recieved another refurbished unit. Now that I am out of my original warranty period of one year they refuse to repair/replace my camera that has another button that has popped off, without an additional $... for another refurbished unit. Why? So the button can pop off again? I think not. I think I'll learn to take my losses.
You absolutely will pay more buying an Ergotron product but it is worth every extra penny. The quality of the components, instructions, hardware etc. are second to none.I bought wall mounting kits for monitors with various attachments as well as keyboard kits with trays from Ergotron when I installed computers at an 8-operatory dental office. I never had a problem with the hardware or missing pieces in the box.The phone support you get is phenomenal. If you need help, you will get to talk with a friendly, knowledgeable person somewhere in the Midwest USA who will own the issue until it is resolved to your satisfaction. No overseas tech support phone tree nightmare.
This is a great clock. We have owned one for over nine months and rely on it for time and temperature every day. While the phase of the moon is not very important to us, the outdoor temperature, calendar, and atomic-accurate time is great. If you live in a cold weather climate, you will probably need to buy lithium AA batteries for the outside sensor. Our sensor kept failing initially, and like other reviews, we thought maybe we would have to replace the sensor. It was actually the batteries that were failing. Alkaline AA batteries could not handle the extreme Iowa cold. We installed two lithium AA batteries (about $3 each), and the clock (and sensor) have worked like a charm since.
I bought this after signing up for Amazon Prime. Received it in two days at no extra charge. Hooked it up to my Onkyo receiver and ran the antenna cable outside...I had to drill a hole through the wall to get the cable outside, behind my components. I put two screws onto the outside edge of the overhang of the roof and mounted the antenna. Came inside, hooked up all the wires to the dock and plugged in my Sportster 4.I got the full 3 bars of signal strength and am enjoying my Sirius Satelite Radio as I'm typing this review. I am trully happy with this purchase and it's about $10 cheaper than Circuit City or Best Buy.So long as you mount the antenna as the directions state, I don't think anyone should have a problem with the reception. The instructions included show what direction the antenna should be pointing depending on what part of the country you live...also...the optimum position for the antenna is pointing straight up.
Good:1) Unique HD Filter (?)2) Detachable face plate for difficult installationsBad:1) Only two power outlets2) Interferes with x10 appliances3) electronic "whining" noise when Plasma is not turned on
I rolled the dice with these Coby CVE92 headphones and lost. They sound horrible, absolutely horrible. Muffled and no clear definition of anything.I am absolutely dumbfounded at some of the favorable reviews here.Dont do it, you'll regret it.
We all know that Polaroid has stopped it's production in integral film, so this is why we see only single packs of film for over twenty dollars. Besides that, if the film you buy is not too far from the expiration date (they all expire between 6/09-8/09)the quality is as good as the camera you take it with shoots. Five stars if film wasn't so damn expensive. Four stars.
This is the perfect Digital Camera for someone who wants the ease of point &amp; shoot but needs the editing/preview capabilities of a digital unit.Great starter digital camera.
I play golf often, at least three times a week, now that I'm retired. I purchased a Garmin GPS device to use on the golf course (good device) but was only getting about three rounds of use before I had to replace the 2 AA batteries. I started searching for a good but reasonably priced AA battery recharging unit. The Sony charger (Sony BCG-34HRMF4 Battery charger with LCD display) fits the bill. I still only get about three rounds usage from the rechargeable batteries, but I'm not buying tons of alkaline batteries. The only draw back I have found is the shelf life of the recharged batteries is not good, but for my purpose this unit is the answer (a good buy).
I bought these to replace a pair of Creative earbuds (one of the covers popped off and I can't find it). These seemed to have mostly positive reviews but on my Creative Zen Nano these are terrible, they are tinny and the sound quality sucks. If I were you I'd pick something else as these are a total waste of money.
I was initially disappointed with these after replacing my aging Bose QC2's because they didn't perform as well with portable devices like my Mac or iPod. From all the positive reviews, i surmised I could get the same thing for 1/3 the price. But comparing these phones to amplified noise-cancelling ones is apples --> oranges.Performance rivals the Bose in IDEAL CONDITIONS. That is...a studio environment. NO AMBIENT NOISE and a DECENT AMPLIFIED AUDIO SOURCE. As I am not a professional sound editor, I won't comment on this product in that respect (there are plenty of others with those credentials who have). I'm just a guy who wants studio sound out of his iPod. For that, I'll be writing another $350 check to Bose.
This is a very expensive VCR for what you get. Not only is it a 2001 (not a current 2002) model, it fails to adequately handle digital cable. When I experienced problems in set-up, JVC customer service recited canned answers that failed to address my problem and instead tried to place blame on everyone but their product. This was particularly annoying because I had called JVC before purchasing this model and was assured by them that this VCR would control the full range of digital cable channels in its timed recording menu. I was very clear about wanting to timer record channels in the 500 range. I even explained that I was concerned because the new RCA VCR model I have only allows timer recording of cable channels smaller than 100 (my cable box has channels to 957.) I do have a ten year-old Sony VCR that lets me timer record channels in the 500 range w/ no problem, so this capability cannot require current technology.Despite the assurances of the JVC people, this model does not allow timer recording of channels above 199. Although that is a hundred more than my RCA, it isn't worth the extra money.
This camera now has some dings on the body from my rough handling, but it's still going strong and taking great pictures and video. I can't say enough about how well it's performed. I have definitely gotten my money's worth.I have blown pictures up as big as 8 x 10 even after cropping, with great results. The color quality is outstanding - I hardly ever have to manipulate the images. (Very occasionally I will punch up the color if I've taken photos in very bright light.)The digital viewing screen that folds out has come in very handy on numerous occasions.When this unit finally dies, based on my experience I'm confident I'll stay with Canon. They seem to know what they're doing.
This cartridge is not compatible with my Epson Stylus 400 printer.
I own a Videologic Digitheatre whose decoder went died during a thunderstorm. I need a replacement and wasn't sure whether this product would connect to my speaker system. Anyway, I got this and only had to buy 3 sets of RCA to Baby Stereo cable. I plugged these cables to the RCA socket on the Videologic subwoofer.When I inserted a DVD movie the sound was very smooth and clear! This is a much better decoder than my original decoder!!! I'm so happy with this product!!
Having a 25foot cord is great for the situations when your tv/monitor is a bit too far and you want to be able to use the laptop no problem. 25 feet is too long if you want it just at the desk, but it works well for the distance.Only thing is that newer computers have DVI and/or HDMI which is of digital quality. Therefore it is the way to go if you only have the VGA option for your PC.
I've been looking for a camera for a while and didnt want to spend over $200. This camera is a bargain for someone who is buying a digital camera. I got it for $150 :-). Its a steal.
I received a used JVC mini-dv camera. The cable that came with it was four pin on the computer side. Since my computer only has six pin firewire and I do not like adapters, I purchased this cable.The cable did exactly what it was suppose to do, allowing me to transfer content from the mini dv tapes to my computer and even allows me to control the camera from within Linux (via kino). I am extremely satisfied with the product.
Tired of always missing my new baby's smiles because of shutter-lag, I researched DSLR's and found this one to be the best one for our new family. The Nikon D40 was also in the running, but because I had friends and other family with this Canon XT, I thought I could get more help if I ran into trouble with it.This camera is so easy to use and the photos are brilliant. I never read the book or any instruction, just pulled it out of the box and started taking pics with it. The colors are super-vibrant and the clarity of the photos is excellent.This is also a very fast camera. There is virtually NO lag when pressing the button and only a very short lag while it is writing to the disk. I think that this could be sped up though by adjusting the photo size and other properties on the camera.For the price, I think this is a great entry level DSLR and I would highly recommend it.FYI-we decided not to get the newer XTI with 10 megapixles because we would rather invest less money into the camera body and spend more on a better lens to go with the camera. That was just our preference, but at only six hundred dollars, I feel this was a steal.Thank you for reading this.New Mom
Ordered as I needed to have a quality VHS blank, and TDK blanks are hard to find locally. Wasn't disappointed and knew I wouldn't be as TDK is the only blank media (VHS,DVD,CD) I will use.
Bought this for my Dell, which generates a lot of heat. I like this because it creates space for the vents under the laptop to move air. The surface is quite slip resistant and keep the computer in place. I used the flip out mouse holder for about a year and it worked great. I was using a track ball so I would have preferred a anti-slip surface on the flip out mouse pad to keep it in place. But I would assume the original intent of the design was to allow the more popular mouse to move about without traction so I can't fault it for that. I no longer use the track ball as I have gotten used to the touch pad and have retired the trackball. Have been using the lap desk for about 5 years now, the desk is always under my computer, it just feels like part of it now.
When I did my research on what new 1080P Flat panel to pick up, I realized it was a no-brainer to pick up this Mitsubishi LT-52133. It not only is the best priced 52" LCD on the market, but it has absolutely exceptional picture quality, brilliant colors, deep blacks and whites, all while supporting the new color standard, x.v. color. It has an ultra thin bezel giving it a very sleek look.Like most LCD panels that are subject to "juddering", the 133 is no exception. This is because, of course, when you're basically playing a movie that plays back in 24FPS on a TV that only displays in 30FPS, you will constantly notice a "juddering" when the image on the screen is ANYTHING but still. Of course it isn't a problem when the camera is focused on one scene. But, as soon as the camera begins to pan out or move, you notice juddering (subtle choppiness in the frames). And believe me, this isn't just exclusive to fast action scenes, where the 120HZ technology claims to fix, it happens ANYTIME a camera pans across a scene. Again, to fix the juddering, manufacturers have come up with the 120HZ technology that fixes any juddering by taking an "average" frame between 2 frames and intelligently calculates scenes to eliminate judder. Believe me, it makes ALL the difference.So, even though the 133 is significantly cheaper than its 144 counterpart (the only difference being that the 144 has the 120HZ technology), I would advise going with the LT-52144. Both have come down in price, but with such a big ticket purchase, the 144 is the way to go. But, if you have a certain budget, the 133 is a great TV that matches or beats out any top end SONY or SHARP LCD.
I love the Z-board. As a home hobbyist, I am thrilled to have all these shortcuts clearly marked and available at the touch of a button (pun intended). The keyboard is responsive and easy to change out, and you can use the Photoshop keyboard for everyday use, as well. The one downside: the split spacebar (it falls on a fold) takes some getting used to, depending on the size of your hands: my thumb tends to land just off the edge, but I'm getting used to it. It is so much easier to work without mousing so much, and yet I don't have to instantly memorize all the keyboard shortcuts! Besides, as you use them, you're commiting them to memory gradually. Great product. I look forward to trying some of the other modules.
If you're considering this product, please don't. It's an abysmal piece of technology. I am so unhappy with it. In 15 months, it has spent more than 4 months in the shop. The motherboard, the LCD screen, and the keyboard are all unreliable. Save yourself some pain and stay away from this product and the company that would market it.
Easy to use and the clarity is amazing. Had it out to the range a couple of times in all kinds of conditions and it did very well.
I confess I'd an ardent fan of MC regardless of how I'm criticized for overpaying for their quality. I own everything from a license plate holder (a freebie)to multiple surge protectors, various cables, speaker stands, wire cable, phone cords, rechargeable batteries and the list goes on. I'm been pleased with everything except a few AA rechargeable batteries leaked that were past their warranty and one charger that quit working. Otherwise everything else I own made by this brand that is in/out of warranty works fine, so I was excited to get these high quality in-ear speakers. I admit I'm no audiophile, but IMHO, these are wonderful sounding and comfortable. They sound so clear that if one closes your eyes you can pretend you are at a concert hall particularly if you are listening to a live concert CD cranked up a bit or even at very low volume levels. One of my favorite CDs starts out with a faint rain sound that is so clear that I can almost feel the mist on my face-LOL. All kidding aside, these are comfortable, very sturdy since they are made of metal, come with extra ear covers, and a lovely satin box to store them. Another feature I really liked was the wires-they are rubbery like and do not easily kink so the odds of breaking an internal wire are lessened. I wish MC would do the same for their cell phone chargers (yep, I own 2 of those for my RAZR). I doubt I ever replace this product unless they get lost or stolen. So try this wonderfully crafted comfortable ear speaker set and tune out the world around you. Hearing is believing their magic.
These headphones are just as awesome as I was hoping they would be based on the other reviews I had read! They are very comfortable and I don't have any problem wearing them for extended periods of time. I certainly don't consider myself an audiophile and these are the nicest pair of headphones I've ever owned and the first pair of over-the-ear headphones I've owned. Compared to several noise isolating headphones I own (shure, maximo) these sound fantastic.The only problem with these headphones is that I find it hard to be productive while using them because I keep stopping whatever I'm working on to listen to and enjoy the music!
I bought this television when it first hit the stores late this summer (2007). I upgraded my Sony XBR 36" tube television. I waited for a 1080p plasma that could match the screen resolution of a my tube television. I'm pleased to say that I am very happy with the purchase. It has a great picture and the setup was no problem. In HD, I don't think there is a better pricture on the market. It is so life-like and the colors are so vivid! I'm very hard tom please when it comes to electronics and I have every gadget known to man, before it's generally available. I highly recommend this TV. A great decision.
Do not buy this item to replace your earlier adapter that died. It was not a fluke. They come apart at the laptop plug spontaneously under normal use. Then the Apple Store hardballs you when you take it back and says you wore it out. Cheap, nasty behavior from Apple. Buy a third party one, they're better designed.
The toner that was mailed to me was not the same that I had purchased. I requested a refund or for them to replace with the correct toner that I initially ordered. I got a full refund and must say that the person helping me to expedite the refund was really great. She turned a possible bad experience into one that inspires me to continue shopping through Amazon.
It arrived on time and connected to my Garmin. The Garmim also required a Picaso download. The wire worked but my Garmin is out of date.
I agree with all of the previous reviewers. One of my niggles is that it only comes with a single HDMI input. The remote is pretty much destined for the pile of other unused remotes.I hate that the volume control meter doesn't show when you adjust the volume by default. To enable this means that you also have to see for like 5 minutes the video input (TV, HDMI, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, ...) selection in the upper right hand corner. Very small issues really.The big thing is this - both Target and Sears have this TV available for as low as $800. Makes me wonder if there is something wrong with this TV. But I've had it for almost a month now with no regrets.An Update, 8 Months Later=========================Still works great, no issues with this tv at all. I agree that the tv response speed when using the remote could be better, but I'm trying REALLY hard to think of something negative about this TV. TBSHD was just added in our area and the MLB Playoff coverage looks fantastic on this TV.
I bought this cordless iron to replace my older Panasonic cordless NI-1500Z. I've been using the old one for almost 10 years, and it still works just fine, but I thought it was time to try out a new model.This iron works even better than the old one. With the older model, I'd usually need to spray water on my clothes to get the all wrinkles out, even with a high steam setting. Not so with the new Panasonic; it irons all the wrinkles out very quickly without using a spray bottle.The iron seems to heat up faster than my old iron. I was already accustomed to putting the iron back on its base every time I set it down, but I haven't yet had to wait while it reheats as I often did with the earlier iron. The stainless steel soleplate glides easily over fabric, and it has a lot more steam holes than the earlier Panasonic.The carrying case and the cord reel are great. They were deciding factors when I was thinking about buying another iron. The cord reel is very handy; I pull it out only far enough to reach the outlet, so the cord doesn't drag on the floor. After ironing, the cord reels completely into the base. The cover snaps right over the iron as it sits on the base unit, and it has a hinged carrying handle that nests flush with the top of the cover.As I've found with most Panasonic products, it is well-made; the parts fit well together, and it feels sturdy. It looks nice, too. The price was actually about 25% less than I paid for the old model 10 years ago. I hope this one lasts as well as its predecessor has.
This is a nice sturdy little tripod that folds up small enough to go just about anywhere. It was just what I needed. I plan to use for my Canon G11 but it is sturdy enough I wouldn't hesitate to use it with a DSLR and a normal sized lens attached.
Delivered very quickly. Easy installation; I have a dual screen set-up, so I had to reconfigure the screens to recognize the new hardware--again no problem. Works well, and as advertised.
The platform is working out well for our older DVD player. We could not find one that would slip over the headrest. I ordered this and hooked it up in just minutes. With the carseat in the middle of the back seat, my granddaughter can look straight at the screen.
I broke this thing using it for the first time. The tiny plastic hinge tab snapped off on one of the side leafs after I flipped the hood open and closed for maybe the 12th time. I suppose if you planned on leaving the hood open always, this thing might function fine for what it was intended for, but if you expect to have it to survive opening and closing more than a few dozen times, guess again.Oh, and for the record, I've been a professional photographer for over 20 years and I don't break equipment - ever.This thing IS junk.
I really enjoyed my RIO RIOT Player, there is enough storage for as many songs as you want and for the player being big, well I attached it to my belt with the belt clip and had no problems running or walking so the people that are saying that the unit is big; did they read the dimensions before they spend the $400.00 for it. Does not seem to be too many smart shoppers out there. The Backlight is a little dim but I could see it fine, maybe those people should try wearing glassess. In my opinion if you cannot say anything good about a product then do not say anything at all. I thought it is a good player and I happen to like the features. I also have a ARCHOS Jukebox and it outshines that more than once.I would recommend that people purchase this for those who really like music on the go.
The product works fine, no issues, looks the same as picture, and fits in perfectly..got it on time. I am using it on my laptop.
Purchased two t6320's. Both worked well. Used rechargable AA NiMH batteries without any problem...the battery meter will underread with these batteries because NiMH batteries are 1.2 volts and not 1.5 like the standard alkalines.Tested the barometers at sea level and they were within 0.01&quot; (on the sea in downeast Maine). These do not have an adjustment to bring you back to sea level if you are above the latter. You will have to interpolate for your altitude. In use, however, it is the relevent rise of and fall of the barometer that counts weatherwise, and not the absolute number. The altimeter also works off the barometer and good for 20 foot intervals. You should set it each time you go out...read the instructions....it is all there.Compasses were very accurate assuming you know the magnetic declination in your area (-18 degrees in my case). These radios were also a good deal quieter than the t250's that my kids use.Would definitely buy again.
They do exactly what I needed them for and have had no issues. They showed up quick and didn't cost much.
These were exactly what I was looking for when I bought them. They work perfectly on airplanes. Good isolation and great sounds. I prefer the orange foam tips. Other reviews are correct in that you have to get a good seal to benefit from the full range of sound, especially bass.
If you don't have a wireless card or Wi-Fi card on your portable computer, you need a USB adapter like this one to connect to a Wireless LAN. In reality, it wasn't that expensive for the high quality connection received.Used this in tandem with the Motorola Wireless Cable Modem Gateway SBG900. It recognizes very well and with a little positioning it will tell you via the desktop icon if it is gaining clearly a signal quality at 100% and also a strength % as well.My best advice is to move it around to see what has the best positioning for signal reception. When used with the SBG900 component, I have seen speeds of up to 54Mbps and avoided having to drill holes to have a direct cable modem connection (wireless SBG900). It's such a small 4" tall device that it doesn't look odd sitting on top of a table or other area. You can even connect another USB extension cable if you'd rather move it more than the cable they provide with this.If you are concerned about seeing it? Place a picture frame in front of it; visual problem solved and still works great!You should know that it isn't silver. The one I got was actually a darker grey color (the box shows it as a silver picture, but after all, I really don't care. It works great.I'm again using this Motorola product with a Motorola Cable Modem (another Motorola product) connected to Comcast. I've heared horror stories about Linksys and other wireless connection units, so I went with the same equipment my cable company provides for their cable box (Comcast provides a Motorola). I'm not sure this logic is the reason why it works so well, but at least I know the component structure is uniform. I would only assume that this item works just as well with other non-Motorola equipment. I connected it to an HP desktop and also a Sony VAIO that doesn't have a wireless or Wi-Fi card.You can take this off and connect it as well to other non-desktop computers with a USB connection if you want to work away from the main computer. Range is approximately 1000 feet. Generally I operate this item on another floor from where the cable modem transmits.Only minor diffiulties I ever had was in hitting the back arrow on Internet Explorer. But with general use, I haven't had a problem.
Does the job. Maybe once I start editing my films and storing the data on discs I will complain but for simple here and there storage, they are fine.(IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, MY FACEBOOK IS LISTED ON MY PROFILE. MESSAGE AS NEEDED. IF THERE IS INFO I LEFT OUT, COMMENT BELOW AND I WILL ANSWER.)
Easy to install, worked out of the box in Dell dimension 8200. Now in use as a backup hard drive.
- Excellent buy for the money.- PICTURE MODE SUGGESTION: There are some factor default picture settings (sports, movie, standard and preference (which is custom settings). The sports option has too much color, but the standard / movie modes are too dim. What I like is to set it on standard, then goto the picture customization menu and then just increase the backlight and brightness up a smidge. That's the perfect setting for my viewing needs.- PROPERLY DISPLAYING WIDESCREEN FORMAT: I have it hooked up via component connection for my PC and Wii. You have to mess around w/ the theater mode in order to get the correct resolution and/or pick up a 480p signal from the Wii (make sure you configure your Wii to display 480p signal as well).- GAME MODE: The "game mode" feature definitely enhances response time, but I can't find a way to keep it on. It seems to reset when I turn off the TV to off (by default it seems), but I only really need it when I'm playing like a FPS on my Wii. For movie viewing, there's no real need to turn "game mode" on.- REAR INPUTS: As my title says, other than the great features, I got this Toshiba model b/c the inputs are on the back and not all on the side (like the Sharp Aquos). It's better positioning for my needs. (for the record, there is a composite input on the right side of the TV).- PIANO BLACK FINISH: The bezel is a piano black finish (very shiney - like the Antec Sonata series PC cases).- COMPLAINT (STAND INSTALLATION): The one major complaint I had was installing the stand. The screws took a bit of elbow grease to get in correctly. I was afraid I was going to strip the screw, but fortunately it all worked out in the end. Just be patient and don't totally force anything.- MODEL #?: For some reason, my model reads 32HL67US and not 32HL67U. I want to call customer support to ask what the difference is.- POWER SAVE MODE / TURNING ON TV DELAY: Oh and there's a power mode to "quickly" turn on the TV b/c from standby mode it takes about 2-3 seconds for the TV to actually turn on (by default), but you can change the setting so that the TV consumes more energy in standby mode, but will turn on faster. I just leave it on the "power save" mode no need to see images instantaneously.
I don't usually give products 5 stars, but this little guy exceeded my expectations. I run Windows XP Professional, and it took me far longer to get the package open than it did to install this thing and get it working! I plugged it in, and about 20 seconds later, I was downloading pictures from my digital camera. It reads quite fast, and can take high capacity type II flash cards - making this a good investment, as I believe that the majority of cameras/MP3 devices are going to begin to migrate to type compact flash type II storage, as it offers a lot more capacity and speed than SD or MMC storage types. It's working fine with my Viking 256 meg flash card.Pros:+ easy installation. It appears as another drive on your system, making it as simple as copying to and from a floppy.+ good speed.+ cool silver appearance - no ugly translucent junk.+ ability to take type I and type II cards means that you most likely won't be left out in the cold with future upgrades to your flash memory using devices.Cons:- could be a little smaller, with perhaps a keychain loop. - Perhaps in the next revision .
Works as advertised. I can now watch TV or DVD's on my laptop without disturbing the wife. She can also watch TV without disturbing me also.
Diamond SupraMax 56K PCI Pro Internal Modem Review. _ Installation Nightmare! _ The installation CD V1.0 that Diamond packages with this is missing files and does not run properly. Diamond's troubleshooting tips did not resolve the errors. Tried it on different computers. None of the driver-folder names on the CD exactly matched either of the two different model numbers (?) on the box. Rather than convenient driver (.inf) files that windows could have found, the CD mostly contains unidentifiable executable (.exe) files. Windows XP recognizes this modem as "Lucent Winmodem", and AOL recognizes it as "Aegent v.92 Softmodem", but neither would support the modem's features. I eventually had to go to a friend's house to download the exact drivers off the Internet. What an inconvenient hassle. My SupraMax 56K PCI Pro Modem now has an erroneous identity of "PCIPROA", and it finally seems to work OK. But somebody at Diamond Multimedia should be fired for their incompetence, and I should be able to bill them for the hours of extra time I had to spend trying to get their product installed correctly.
I read a few &#34;negative&#34; reviews that their 17's did not fit. My HP fit perfectly. Quality construction, would recommend to anyone looking to buy a laptop backpack
This antenna clearly boosts WiFi signals more than the built in antenna on my new Lenovo laptop. It is rather fragile, not very transportable, and definitely an indoor device. It's best application would be for a location within a building where a WiFi signal is a little weak. I was looking for something a little more powerful and durable.
I bought this along with a camera.The Cable was fairly easy to install because of its flexibility.I get good pictures.
The battery cover lock broke and now it won't take pictures. I contacted Olympus to order just the cover so I can repair it, and the repair dept. has the parts but they wont sell the parts to consumers. But for about $100, I can send them the camera and they can repair it for me. It costs a little over $100 for the camera I and refuse to pay the same for the repair of the lock. Olympus was apologetic, but not going to be helpful. I am stuck with a non functional camera due to just a broken lock.BEWARE!!
I bought this book in 1998 and it was an instant knock out at that time. Being interested in hacking and security for a long time this book helped me alot especially the CD cotained some neat software. It also some email addresses for some nice security mailing list. But i think it would be better if they launch a new edition. The sequel to this books Maximum Linux Security ... is much better than this one. I recommend you read the later one.
This the last style amp Sony came out with that is worth a you know what. It is a true Class D amp. I even had it tested back in 02. I have to find the paper but at 14.4v at 1ohm it cranked out a little over 1200watts. 970 something of pure undistorted power. I have one of these in both my cars now. On 3 12's I hit 156.6db in a competition. I have ran this amp for 4 plus years without a prob. I have even dropped it to a 0.6 load for a month to see if it would handle it and it did without a hiccup. I would reccommend this for anybody who is on a budget and need some power!!
I was excited to finally be able to purchase a new SLR camara. After reading several reviews and comparing various manufacturer specs, I decided the Minolta Maxxum STsi would give me the best bang for my buck. As soon as it arrived I began taking pictures of my cats, dog, and house. I was really pleased with the Minolta's weight and ease of use, and the shots I took resulted in clear photos. My only disappointments are the panoramic option and flash. I didn't expect the &quot;wide screen&quot; effect created by the panorama function. Both the tops and the bottoms of the photos were cut off. I obviously have more to learn about the difference between a wide angle lense and one that creates a panorama effect. And within 90 days my flash crashed. I heard my flash unit pop (much like a failing light bulb before it dies) while taking an indoor photo, and it hasn't functioned since.
My daughter wanted a briefcase. They really don't make those anymore because everyone has laptops or tablets. She loves it. She needed dividers to keep things seperate. Besides loving all the compartments it fits her laptop well with spare room. It is very sturdy and stylish. Recommend it for any career driven woman!
Bought this used to power two 12" Alpine Type R's and it does it beautifully. Had it for about 4-5 months and it has no problems at all. The cooling fan keeps it running at a decent temp. If I turn the bass boost on you can feel the pressure changing in the car. I wasn't really expecting much from this for the price but it does a fantastic job. After a couple months of heavy use it's still running solid as well. I wouldn't hesitate at all in repurchasing.
the laptop camera is very small, which was a pleasant surprise. it is much smaller than it looks in the picture. the resolution is pretty good, although in low light the color leaves something to be desired. overall i am satisfied with my purchase and the camera is more than fine for the basic video conferencing that i use it for.
- an excellent receiver. Quality construction, excellent sound. The Net-Tune features work well with a minimum of setup fuss. The unit is probably a little pricier per feature than some other units, but the trade-off in sound quality and ease-of-use is worth it.Highly recommended...
After reading the existing reviews I went ahead and purchased this unit to replace the one that died. Within the first five minutes it locked up on the DVD mode. And the little red "timed recording" light kept flashing. I had not been fooling with that feature. Turning the unit on and off did not clear it, nor did unplugging for more than one minute. I did get it to work again by manually rapidly cycling the on/off button and the VCR/DVD button. The unit is for my 90yr old mother and she doesn't want anything to do with DVDs so I asked her to just not go there. Hopefully the condition won't recur.
Product installed but then stopped responding after a day. Tried the firmware upgrade available on their website but no improvement.Hawking tech support has not responded after a week. Returning it.
6-6-2011 update:This really isn't the best place to post this, but I thought I'd give the epitath on that outstanding Cowon iAudio 7 I bought (below). After four years of outstanding sound, the battery life is finally getting flaky. Used to play for weeks on one full charge. Now it's dying in a couple days, even if I don't turn it on. Nothing lasts forever. The now obsolete iA7 outlasted and outperformed anything else I've seen in the years I've had it. If I can't find a replacement battery (seems a wild hope), I'll buy the latest Cowon device.12-19-09 update:I've had a 16 GB iAudio 7 from Cowon, two years now. The sound has been consistently much stronger than I described below from the Creative Zen V Plus, and the iPod nano. I've also upgraded to Sure SE530 ear canal phones -- very pricey, but I'll scrimp elsewhere for the sound these give. With a high-end recording, say, an >200 kps OGG rip from CD, or at least converted from a DRM-free 256 kps .m4a file (iTunes' format), these sound incredible.7-9-07 update:In the last 3 weeks I have scoured the web a ton and learned a lot about lesser-known digital audio players (DAPs). Take heart! There IS a brand out there that still markets to mobile audiophiles: Cowon. Check out their site at [...]. The web vibe on Cowon in general, and their new flash memory based (and therefore MUCH more durable) iAudio 7, sounds extremely encouraging. You can go right to this product's write up at [...]. I'm torn between buying the 8GB model at ~$220, or waiting for the 16GB model their site claims is coming "soon." Cowon also have a DAP that doubles as a personal video player (PVP) called the Cowon D2 (see it at [...]) with lots of very solid press.Original review, 6-14-07:I am a BIG fan of excellent sound. I use music mostly to exercise, and find the difference in my workouts is HUGE when comparing a so-so music playback device to a top-notch one. I've _thoroughly_ tried the iPod nano (8GB) recently, and loved the design, and crisp screen, but hated the muffled sound (returned it). I have been listening to Creative Lab's Zen X-tra (has a 60GB harddrive) for the last couple years on Etymotics ER4's (about as good an earphone as you can get). I have been occasionally frustrated by the harddrive resetting during exercise. You can't even think about jogging with this. But ellipticals, treadmills (power walking), stationary biking, and lifting are all mostly do-able. The sound from that combination is so good, that anything else feels like listening to your music through the neighbor's wall.But I was very hopeful that Creative Lab's new Zen V flash memory based player (the one I'm reviewing here) would be as good as their Zen X-tra, but without the motion sensitivity.The good news is: it's tiny, has respectable battery life, the color screen isn't bad (if not as crisp as the iPod nano's), and the physical inteface is pretty much as functional as the iPod's. Also, counter to the claims of the faithful who have not done a thorough and unbiased comparison, the software is no better or worse on the whole than iTunes.But here's the sad / bad news: the sound is every bit as dull and flat as the iPod nano. :(Apparently, you just can't get good sound when you compromise so heavily on the size of the mini-amplifier and the power suppliy (i.e., the battery). Remember when music was all about audio fidelity, and not pocket portability? Everyone understood then that amplifiers were not all alike. Today, slick marketing and the hype of the compressed music formats (like MP3) give the impression that all music sounds great from this new platform. But that is so terribly wrong.We currently have the industry being driven by the large "soft target" money to be made off kids understandably excited about plugging in to their favorite tunes anywhere. But they just don't know what they are missing. For anyone interested in fully ENJOYING their music, not just hearing some facsimile of it, I strongly recommend getting a larger older player like Creative Lab's Zen X-tra, before they are completely gone.And if you take my advice (get the best ear canal phones too), and so find yourself forever stealing time with your tunes in preference over your old drug of choice (lattes, Red Bull, etc) because the sound now just transports you like nothing before, ... well, then please tell your freinds, so we can form a market they'll notice and start to serve. I for one am getting sick of seeing soft-target marketing drive product development away from better quality offerings.
I was looking for an easy to use alarm clock/radio with decent sound. I just love this thing (to the extent one can love a clock radio). The sound is amazing, the design is simple and elegant, and the controls are excellent. There are just enough buttons and knobs to do what I want to do, and not a lot of extra junk to confuse the situation. I highly recommend this item!
I'm the type that doesn't like to add adapters if I don't have to, but I keep my sub-woofer up against the wall and by adding the 90 degree adapter, it takes the strain off my cable and allows me to push my sub-woofer a little closer to the wall. The adapter is gold plated. The fitting is snug and secure. I can not detect any discernable decrease in sound quality or performance from my sub-woofer. I am very happy with my purchase.
Priced far below what others are selling for, I found no defects or any other drawbacks for this HDMI cable. Go for it.
Performs perfectly and it has allowed me to use some equipment that would be lost without it. The equipment being used with it is not state of the art but still very functional.
Excellent music streaming performance from my PC in bedroom to the home theatre in living room. The sound quality is very clear without any noise or static. I am really enjoying great music from iTune Internet radio stations, and similar stream music and songs through large high quality speakers of the music system.
This mp3 player case was too small for me. Make sure you know the dimensions of your player before getting this. It seems to only fit squareish mp3 player shapes. Otherwise it seems durable enough for a workout.
This little scope is so cute, you will just &quot;fall in love&quot; with it! It arrived in just two days from the warehouse, and last night I tested it out on the moon.The views of the crators on the moon were excellent and very bright, with no unwanted &quot;red or blue light fringes&quot; appearing around the edge - (as is sometimes seen in refractors).Of course the image it gives does not match what I have seen with my 6-inch f8 reflector, but that can be expected.WARNING, you will &quot;get hooked&quot; on this little refractor with its wide field of view! Also, they finally made a finder scope that is easy to use - and the &quot;red dot&quot; invention is fantastic!I am able to line it up to a distant object and keep my glasses on!I recommend the use of a 17 mm eyepiece which gives about 23 power. With the use of an erecting image diagonal mirror, this scope may be used as an excellent spoting scope. (Otherwise, with the star diagonal, the image is upright, but a sign will appear to read backwards. The reason for the use of the star diagonal is to give brighter images when observing at night).The alignment feature may be &quot;by-passed&quot; and the hand controlcan still me used manually - (I was glad for that!) In the next couple of months (weather permiting) I hope to learn how to align it to the stars, and use the GOTO feature!The Celestron CD rom (that comes with this telescope) called &quot;The Sky&quot; is fantastic! It is like having a small planetarium on your PC! You can &quot;see&quot; how the stars rise in the east, and then see them again setting in the west!
I can't blame Amazon for the incorrect fit of the screen. A 3M rep directed me to the product number and it does not fit my laptop; however, it is close enough and works well for it's intended purpose. I do wish there were a better method for attaching it.
This the second one I have bought as a gift for my friends or family. It promotes a very clean sound and is so easy to use.
i was so looking forward to the arrival of this item when my money was refunded and I was informed it was not coming. Boo hoo! Nothing would make me happier to be notified that something similar was in stock for a comprable price and being able to have first crack at purchasing it.
This battery did not fit into my laptop's battery compartment. I own an R40e ThinkPad and can not use it unplugged. It is useless.
I have wanted this ever since I purchased my Zune and when this came up I bought it. I am thrilled with this product! I can now charge my Zune without tying up a USB port, play it through my stereo and watch it on my TV! And the remote control is the icing on the cake! ITS GREAT!!!
I am quite happy with the harmony Remote 1000. I use a Mac, and when programming the remote, I found it necessary to turn off the firewall to communicate with the device. On one occasion over the three or four weeks I've had the device, it froze up and I had to remove and reinsert the battery to get it back to its normal state. It did not forget the program when I did this. Compared to another high-end remote that I used previously, I prefer this one.
Given some hits and misses with other USB devices (especially in regards to their driver software), I was pleasantly surprised to find that installing the Linksys USBBT100 Bluetooth USB Adapter was a snap. All I had to do was install the included software, plug in the adapter during the install, and I was ready to go.The first device I tried out was my Sony Ericsson T637 mobile phone. I wanted to backup files from my phone to the computer (pictures, ringtones etc), as well as add new ones. The phone was immediately recognized and after going through the motions of registering the phone into the system, I was able to access the phone completely using floAt Mobile Agent (a third-party application designed to manage mobile phones over Serial, USB, or Bluetooth interfaces).The signal of the Linksys USBBT100 is strong at short ranges. I didn't try long distance though (I have no need to - all of my devices are within 10 feet of the Linksys USBBT100 adapter). I'm going to be buying more Bluetooth devices now that I have an adapter to interface them with.The Linksys USBBT100 has a good design as well. The somewhat flexible antenna can be aimed at multiple directions depending on where you need the signal, and when not in use it tucks into the removable cap. A green LED at the end of the adapter body indicates power and signal on/off status. As for the size: the adapter itself is no bigger than a standard-size cigarette lighter. Suffice to say, this is one very portable Bluetooth USB adapter!Overall, the Linksys USBBT100 Bluetooth USB Adapter holds good value for the money. You're probably going to spend between $45 - $55 for this adapter, but its definitely worth it.
I researced TV antennas and selected this one for my area and affordable price range. I checked other vendors and Amazon was lowest price. I ordered and Paid for Oct. 31. First Wrong model arrived Nov. 2. - Returned Nov. 5, Second Wrong item arrived Nov. 13. Contacted ANTONLINE and was told Manufacturer problem, Returned Nov. 14. -Both Wrong Antennas, model 900, were cheaper model, shorter range and ANTONLINE could Not Deliver Correct Model 901.Many emails have been sent between ANTONLINE and myself - All to No Correct Antenna for me. The unit is still advertised on Amazon at the same price and ANTONLINE and Amazon can Only Credit me.They Can Not deliver on this item, I wonder how many other items Amazon advertises that they can Not deliver at their advertised Price.Do Not Order anything from Amazon except Books.Books are the ONLY thing Amazon can do well.I Ordered Oct. 31 and it is now Nov. 29 - a month wasted and No Antenna.I will buy from another vendor and Never trust Amazon again.Mike Selch
This product works well for me - traveling and at home. I bought the Monster To Go 4 Outlet Travel Power Strip to use while traveling to Portugal and Spain and it was used everyday along with a travel adapter. The outlet also works well in airports since outlets are at a premium. The only gripe is that I wish cord was a few inches longer. I like this product so much that I gave one to a friend and purchased another for me.
Works great as point-and-shoot in auto mode. Camera has just enough advanced features to keep the novice photographer happy for a long time. Battery life is great if you purchase top quality rechargables. A large, at least 1G SD card, should be used. Image stabilization works well. Tripod is necessary if using camera at full zoom.
The Phillips 27PT643R is the worst television ever based on over 10 televisions I have brought in the past decade. This television craped out on me in a 2 1/2 months prior to the factory warranty expiration of 90 Days. The tv auto shutsoff in 10 minutes. Took 10 days to schedule an appointment with a Phillips Technician. When onsite, Phillips Technician was unable to repair it. So he brought it back to the Factory Store. It's over 3 weeks and the television have not been repaired. I called every 3 days and they told me that it's 'in transit'. Since I got my Television on November 29, 2003, half of the time is in the shop. As of now, I still have not gotten my television back. Just today when I call in, the customer service rep told me that the parts is in back order. It's not in transit. Go figures. First Phillips Television. It will be my last Phillips Television. Stay away from Phillips Television if I were you!
It works! and for the price you can't beat it. Easy to pug in the jack. Buy one you'll like it.
I'm very happy with my mp6400. For the price i really didn't expect the audio quality to be as good as it is. This thing really rocks! It had twice the size of flash memory than its name brand competitors that were comparable in price and up to 128mb can be added via smart media card. I liked the design and size, it fits well in my hand (i chucked the handstrap that came with it) and is small enough to fit discreetly in my pocket. The lay out is very intuitive and functional and i had an easy time figuring it out. I'm the type that doesn't enjoy reading manuals so i'm glad this unit is simple to use. The software that comes with it is also a no brainer to install and use to manage mp3 files. Everything worked well the first time i tried it. I'm using win 98 to run the software, for those using the xp platform there is an update that can be downloaded at their website. I'm not allowed to write the url in this review, but the company name is emiglobal NOT classic. You can probably figure out the rest of the address yourself.The built in 64mb holds up to 10 to 15 songs, depending on the file size of your music. I'm a musician and i use the mp6400 primarily as a study tool for music i want to learn, ingrain and perform so the 64mb is plenty enough for me. I don't feel a real need to use it as a juke box type player with hours of songs on it right now, but it's nice to know the memory is expandable.
This is a very utilitarian product; you need or you don't (I did) and it works or it doesn't (it does).
this cable is awesome it is very thin so it can bend in some real tight spots. lol its perfect
I purchased this card because it is identical to my first video card. eVGA is always top quality. I am running both cards in a SLI configuration. World of Warcraft runs 60 fps all the time at 1920 x 1200 with all the options maxed. I MSI Diamond mother board with an Intel 3.0 Ghz core 2 duo, Windows Vista 64 with 8G of ram. This system is rock stable. Im very satisified
These speakers work great for the price. I installed them myself in my wife 2004 Honda Civic. it worked better then the stock speakers and it only took like 40 mins to hook them up.that was including taking out the rear panel to the car and the front doors panels. They do have some bass but it wont shake your car but if you want that then get some subwoofers with it like i did and they get the JOB DONE.
I purchased this along with my new Canon SX20is camera, and I love it! It has plenty of space for video and pictures and I've downloaded from it and deleted footage off of it, and it works brilliantly. I'd definately recommend this brand again!
The design of the Psion is superior to other designs. The built-in keyboard is a bit small, but compared with other alternatives are to have no keyboard or carry a big keyboard with you to plug in. The 5 MX has been the palm-top of choice for me. I wish there was an updated model.
I like how it's nice and sleek. Good for traveling. I use it on my canon a620 and it's pretty good.
The remote works well when it works. It is difficult to charge and keep on the base correctly. It constantly beeps when it is out of alignment and begins to lose it's charge. I believe that this is a frequent complaint.
THese sound so crystal clear. Would buy them again in a heart beat. Only issue is I miss the bass you get with bigger over the ear headphones. Great sound isolation! No batteries required and perfect for the airplanes.
After just 6 months of minimal use, the camera lost its green reception, so now there's a only purplish red and blue image. Tech support says send it in for a repair (shipping paid by me), though I don't think it's worth it. Also the software/driver conflicts with my Creative Zen mp3 player, and caused problems with start-up. I don't recommend it.
Since this was my first step into wireless computing, I was a little anxious. I had nothing to worry about. The Belkin adapter comes with a CD that walks you through the driver and hardware installation process.The USB adapter has a stand with an adequately long cable, or you can plug it straight into a USB port on your desktop or laptop. I would recommed the stand if you have a desktop computer, as you can move the receiver out of the way.After installation, it connected to my router immediately. You can use Windows to manage the connection or the Belkin utility that comes on the CD. I would recommend the Belkin utility. It has a graphical display of the status and settings that allow you to see other networks that might be in your area.The only problem I have had is when I leave the computer on and connected to the network then go to bed for the night. When I come back, I have to disable and re-enable the adapter. I don't know if this is an issue with the adapter, the network, the router or Windows. It doesn't matter, as this is only a very minor inconvience.The thing to keep in mind is that while this is compatiable with the G standard, the box indicates it meets the current DRAFT version of the N standard. It doesn't matter to me even if it ends up not being compatiable with the N standard when it is released, this device works just fine.I would recommend this to anyone looking for a wireless USB adapter.
Charger is easy to use, very handy to have around, I really like the conditioning/cycling feature. A person needs to use some care when charging larger batteries, or using the Sharp adapter, as there's a small metal tab under the left lower locking lug that is easily bent(ask me how I know). It is especially nice to be able to charge from the car lighter.
D-Link Wireless Adapter is the way to go if you want a solid connection with no dropped signal. Quality product at a Great Price.
I Love this DVD player. I used to have problems with DVD's skipping if they were scratched from the rental store, but have never had a problem with this machine. I also like how you can set the DVD player to beep every time you choose a command. This DVD player is full of features and an excellent product.
My wife got me this pair of headphones as a Xmas gift and they are great. Very comfortable, cool looking and most importantly great sounding. I'm pretty picky about sound and these headphones are among the best I've ever heard at any price. Nowadays most headphones are built to deliver overdone bass so as to impress the average listener with how booming the bass is, but with these headphones the bass is just clear, natural-sounding, clean and well-balanced in relation to the other sounds. Plus the high end is quite detailed. Headphones admittedly are a very subjective product, but in my opinion this is what music is supposed to sound like. Particularly if you like jazz, classical or other mostly-acoustic music.
Just lost all my data when this drive died - after less than 6 months. Give Seagate a miss.
I am very much interested in this item but would like to know if it can be used with Windows 95. Can you please email me asap with details. Thank you
After having to replace to other existing Samsung mp3 players, both the YP-F1 XB, I decided to upgrade and pleased that I did. However, the massive storage device is not user friendly at the least, and that's because it wasn't designed to store your homework or Word documents though it does have the capability. The only way you'll be able to save things to it (again and again) is to save it to your desktop and drag it over once you're done with it. Talk about a pain in the bum.Overall I am pleased with this device, though mainly because it comes in a pretty color.
I dropped this into the case, everything fit, and everything works. I've always had good luck with Antec's power supplies and so far this one is no exception. I'm driving (4) SATA drives in a raid off this, so I had to install one PATA to SATA power converter, but other than that everything was good.
First, I hesitated to buy this product because of a few bad reviews. But then I wanted to take a chance and I'm very glad I bought it finally! IRIS Pen Executive works great!
A very affordable stereo with many inputs and outputs for its price range a very good deal with a price you cannot find in a electronic store but here online!!!
An off-shoe cord lets you attach one end of the coiled cord to a Canon EX flash unit and the other end to the hot shoe on your Canon camera. That way you can hold the flash off to the side, or above or below the subject in order to control shadows. You can also mount it to a flash bracket, light stand or tripod, although the cord is only a few feet long when fully stretched, so the stand needs to be close to the camera.The OC-E3 is an improved version of its earlier OC-E2 version, although it has one shortcoming. The improvements are (1) a more secure and better seal between the foot of the flash cord and the camera's hot shoe and a (2) slightly stronger design for the foot you attach to a tripod, light stand or bracket. That foot is plastic rather than metal. It's tapped so you can attach it to a standard x 20 tripod thread, or fit it into a "cold" flash shoe on a bracket. The foot appears to be stronger than the failure-prone one on the old version, the OC-E2. But if you attach it to a bracket using a cold shoe, treat it gently, especially if you attach a heavy flash like a Canon 580 EX. If you bump the flash head or push it too hard the plastic foot is likely to crack. A bit less caution is needed if you secure it using a tripod screw, but even then you need to be gentle when you start handling the flash head.The foot on the OC-E3 could have been made of fiber-reinforced plastic rather than the weaker unreinforced plastic that's used. (It would be great if the foot was metal but that might short out the flash if is was noubted on a metal fitting.) I bought a 3" long 1/4x20 threaded thumb screw so I could sttach it through the threads in the foot, and that helps secure it when it's mounted it on a lightstand.
I bought a 2 sets of these with an extra (X-10) transmitter about 8 to 10 years ago. At that time there were TWO different frequencies available. I naturally selected all of the same frequency. I recently (a year ago) I attempted to expand the system with additional pieces. I was told there was only ONE frequency, there had never been two. WRONGO, Kemo Sabe! The new stuff would NOT work with my older units. My overall success with various X-10 items has been a mixture of satisfaction and grief..When this set-up works, it works well.Very good range, seemingly good quality (one set 10 years old and still going).I'm gunna' try the "NEXT GENERERATION REMOTE CONTROL EXTENDER (ATH-AAA)" which has had good feedback, is less expensive, and MUCH handier, to wit: The remote doesn't have to be "aimed" at anthing.It works on RF not IR..More on the "NEXT GENERERATION REMOTE CONTROL EXTENDER (ATH-AAA)" later after purchase..One is led to wonder just how well the similar Jenson (elsewhere) at $19.95 INCLUDING SHIPPING would fare against the Powermid. The price range of different makes of this type gadget runs the gamut from pocket change to serious money.
Sometimes I guess I'm a slow learner... I've recommended and installed approximately 40 Iomega ext HDD's. Originally Iomega was chosen as our standard recommendation due to a superior software offering, well, Ghost is no longer included, and it seems to be anyone's guess what ships today with the product. It's changed at least 3 times in about 2 years, difficult to count on. I don't get the sense that Iomega is committed to Automatic Backup Pro either.I've primarily recommended these drives for a backup solution. Often, the drives are rotated in and out. The poor quality power connector makes it unacceptably easy to bend the pins. Trouble is, sometimes the damage is indiscernible. I've spent the past 2 weeks troubleshooting 6 different drives - updated BIOS, chipset drivers, etc, etc. Only to find out replacing the power adapter the 2nd time resolved the sporadic issues.I could forgive a minor design flaw, in fact would probably give 3 stars until I tried to receive support. There is no reasonable way to get an RMA, no phone number to call that I could see. Their site claimed a 9 month old drive is out of warranty (manufacture date was under 12 months). Twice, trying to use their online chat, since it seems to be about the only option (even for a dealer), the newbie tech decided to simply disconnect the session. Guess he was in over his head. He did have an email address and cell phone to contact me, no such courtesy was made.The drives also are running very hot and make high pitched sound that's a little discerning. Especially the 250 and 400G models.Bottom line: I will never recommend another Iomega product. At a time when customer service at all time lows in the tech industry, Iomega has redefined LOW. We'll give Seagate a spin for a while.
THANK YOU SONY for not messing up a great design.This radio is simply perfect for what it does.I'm on my third incarnation of this radio and will buy another one.By calling it a "Volkswagen Beetle" I mean that it's simple, efficient and does the job.I am a radio junky and listen hours every day... in bed, around the house, walking in the rain. I also take this radio overseas, on mountain tops, on public transportation, etc.. I used to really enjoy using it on airplanes until they changed the rules!I suppose if you only listen to a few pre-sets, maybe you'd like a digital better.But for "surfing" or finding to far-away stations, an analogue dial is way better. Most old ham radio guys (like me) will tell you that a dial is the best way to get the best signal.The radio has only a few buttons and dials but they are the right one.The two thumb dials (frequency, volume) on this radio are perfect -- they are easy to dial but firm enough to hold their positions in your pocket.The buttons are the only ones you really need:* A dedicated on-off button.It's big and in the right place. I love a dedicated button because I can turn it off during the commercials or phone call. When I turn it on again, it's on the right station and at the right volume. Having a dual-use volume and power knob (as many radios do) means you're always re-adjusting the volume.* AM/FM (no comment needed)* FM DX/LocalThis is a touch of class. You will probably leave it on "DX" (which means far away in ham radio slang) unless you live near a big FM antenna -- then you're very glad it's there!As for "DXing" on AM -- this radio does well. I have one of the better table top AM radios around (the GE SuperRadio III) and this little Sony holds its own against that.It goes for hours and hours on one AA battery. I've never timed it but it's so efficient that you don't have to worry if you leave it on over night or similar. I use it for hours every day but change the battery only rarely.It is loud enough. I happen to prefer hear buds and it is VERY loud enough with those.Durability -- I have never broken one, despite having dropped it a zillion times. I've never totally immersed one in water but I've had them rained on or used them with wet hands many times.My only changes in design would be very minor - I wish Sony would add a little hole to attach a lanyard, so I cold wear it around my neck. Also, on rare occasions under pressure, the belt-hook will self release. But this might be better than the alternative of actually breaking (it is plastic, after all.)Last but not least is the affordable price -- I hate to pay too much for portable devices since it is so easy to lose them. You can find portable radios cheaper than this one but I wouldn't expect them to be half as good.(I must seem a little nutty about this product! It's just that I rarely get to review something I like so well after having used for so many years. (fifteen years? more?).
I took this model to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and used it in the harshest conditions imaginable. It consistently picked up a signal, even when my military issue GPS would not. It literally saved my life on more than one occasion. It withstood extreme heat and dust with not problems. The memory could have been better, but it out performed other brands that I saw and used while I was deployed.
Have had this screen for 2+ weeks and so far it has been everything we had hoped. Extends and retracts easily. Not many 'waves' in the screen. Durable metal housing. Overall very pleased. Would certainly purchase again.
This product did not work. It did not convert my Palm Vx serial cable to USB, allowing me to sync with my new Mac iBook.Worse yet, the crudely printed instructions contained inaccuracies and the support email address is not accurate. To complete the picture, they do not answer their phones and when I reached someone in sales by email, they have not responded past the original (non-technical) response.A disaster and waste of money for me!
I had been looking for a replacement for my old Conair brush dryer for years to no avail in all the local stores. Finally decided to try online, and found this one. While larger than my old one, it dries quickly. Wish they offered a smaller barrel, even if it had to be purchased separately. Hope this will last as long as the old one.
the product compared to my swiss gear, is excellent. dont use my old one anymore
This router works well when you use the wired network, however, not being able to use the wireless defeats the whole purpose of a "wireless" router.I purchased my router from bestbuy, and after a month of use, I kept getting disconnected from my wireless connection and the signal would decrease as soon as I connected. Long story short, I called netgear tech support in hope of getting an RMA with my warranty still intact. However, each time, after an hour and a half of them telling me it is a configuration problem, and spending time changing all sorts of configuartions they did not really help me. I knew this was a hardware problem, but they never listened. Their reasoning was that they wanted to figure out the issue before replacing my router. I told them that they can replace my router, and test the router at their labs. They never listened.Last time that I called, the agent told me that a senior tech. will call me in the next 24 hours. This happened after an hour and a half of talking. The senior tech called me at 12:30am and left a message that since he was not able to reach me [I was sleep], i can call they support line again, and they are open 24/7.The moral of the story is if you buy a netgear product pray that it will not malfunction. If it does, then don't expect anything back.Netgear support is a shame to customer service.
The X-QPack is a computer case that brings alot of bells and whistles to the table. It gives you a smaller, as in space redestributed experience. One may question if there is anything avante garde about this as it doesn't really make a computer more compact. Sure, the case will not be as tall as other computer cases, but it will be much wider. The motherboard is fixed horizontally as opposed to standing up vertically, so if you consider the length of micro ATX mother boards + some space, that will be the width this case uses.The case does present alot of features. Nice looking LEDs, a small notifier panel that displays the temperature of two leads...one to be your CPU, the other the hard drive. Includes a handle on the front that will allow you to carry the case to give you a feeling of portability....portability of a huge block. The case does vent itself well, and if your cables coming from your PSU and devices are long enough, the mainboard tray slides out which is key if you want to remove lengthy periphial cards and such as it is a cumbersome experience to remove any periphial from a computer case this size. It is important to note that this case uses standard ATX PSUs, which is key as many smaller cases are able to pull that off noting they have proprietary small PSUs.The computer case however is not so rugged as one may think. Upon second use of mine, the power switch begain short circuiting and if one touched the front of the computer case, it would shut the computer off much like holding the power switch on for for seconds. This later gave way to mysterious problems forcing me to fully switch the case...note...the case, and not the PSU (as most of the time proves to be the culprit in situations where you are concerned with strange hardware problems. The case consistantly caused the computer to shut off periodically. In the end, I scrapped this case and switched to an Antec case (all be it a standard layout based one). However, I do not know if this was fluke in my case or just something to watch out for in other cases. If this was one computer to be built and there were no plans to upgrade to another mainboard layer, I may agree that this case could be a solution. However, in my experience, it just didn't work out.
I have had several digital cameras, of many brands but I must say that the Casio Exilim EX-Z600BK is one of the best ultra digital cameras on the market.Pros:Fast OperationBig, Bright LCDGreat BodyNice PicturesCons:No ViewfinderNo Manual ControlsAdditional Comments:LookRating:The camera looks as it is on the online images. Its a nice dark, glossy black but doesn't smudge or keep finger prints easily.SizeRating: 5/5Its very tiny. You can hide it by clasping of your hands.FeelRating: 5/5Its has a great feel. The buttons are small but not awkward. Its light too. You can hardly feel it in yout pocket but its balanced and comfortable to hold.This camera is practically perfect. This is an honest review. Its a great value for the money. I recommend it.
Plugged it right in and it works great! Shocked that such a cheap mouse was easy to use and easy to install. Goodbye mouse ball!
Wow, what a TV! Everything in my research told me this was the one to buy. The picture is stunning; the ease of use is fantastic. With my Onkyo HDMI receiver this is heaven! The menu on the TV is brilliant with a feature that maps the whole menu tree in one shot.I am having some issues getting the closed captions to work with one of my DVR's which is a drag because I have bad hearing. The tech support was not all that helpful but they did try. It may not necessarily be the TV.Regular TV is a little less sharp than a CRT TV but you get used to it quickly. The HD channels have to be seen to be believed. I have noticed that some channels have much better HDTV than others. Discovery channel is hands down the best. CBS football is better than FOX or ESPN. My guess is it's the cameras they use rather than a signal issue since I have Direct TV.In my research I found some good advice when going to the store to see it. Many stores tweak the picture settings on the TV's they are not pushing so they look duller than the hot item. A couple of quick passes through the menu and this DLP was looking better than the LCD and plasma sets.As for Amazon I am really impressed! Not only did I save $350 from the lowest local store price but I also saved 8.25% tax and delivery fee. If that wasn't enough, today I saw it had dropped $60 in price since I bought it Dec. 1st. I sent an e-mail to customer service and received a response and a credit to my card within 2 hours. Now that is good service.I highly recommend both Amazon and this model.
I've been shopping around for a new laptop bag for almost a year now. I had some very specific things I was looking for and this bag exceeded all those needs and my expectation. I was willing to pay way more than this bag cost.I wanted a smaller bag w/o an overnight compartment. Let's face it, I'm a girl, the overnight compartment in most rolling laptop bags is not big enough so I had no use for it space. Also my company just switched to Kindles for all of our materials, so I don't carry around training manuals anymore. The space inside the bag is nice, I can put in my cord and wireless mouse and still have room for 2 medium size binders and there's a compartment in the front that will fit a file folder, so even though it's a small bag, it has good amount of room inside. When I have the bag hooked onto the rolling system, I slide my power cord and wireless mouse into the space between (where the raincoat is at) so I can have more room into the bag for travel things (snacks, bottle water - yeah, I know it's stupid by the laptop), this allows me to not have to carry a purse.The other thing I wanted was a detachable from rolling bag to shoulder bag. I use the rolling bag to get around the airport and a shoulder bag when I go to visit clients. It's just easier to get in and out of doors w/ a shoulder bag. I also wanted a bag that I could slide onto the handle of my luggage so I only have to pull around one bag. The bag has small details, like the zippers used to hook onto the rolling system tuck in and hide, so the bag looks sleek and polished when used as a shoulder bag. The raincoat, which I thought I'd never use came in handy when I went to Seattle.It also has a very girly style and color. I got the orange and the color is super bright and beautiful, has a pearl like finish and cream trim. For those not into super bright a co-worker got red and that one is a deep red (no pearl finish), so it's not as bright, but still beautiful.It will fit under a seat in an airplane, if you HAVE to. You'll need to slide it in on its side and about 2 inches of the bag stick out, so it really cuts into your foot space, so only do it if you really need to. On my first trip with my new bag the flight ran out of overhead space and they wanted to check my bag (no way...that will ruin the leather, plus I had my laptop inside are they crazy) so I got it under my seat and I had the window seat
Excellent. It is hard to go wrong with this type of product. It worked as expected. I would buy again.
I bought this cam originally from Amazon when it first came out and am still using it today....Thank you Pentax and Thank you Amazon for all the fun I am having with itM
IMO the best mouse ever made. Tough , rugged , comfortable , easy to use. TOPS at gaming (ie: first person shooters)Had one for 5+ years. Been using the same mouse for over 10 years. simply the best. 'nuf said.
I received this product very quickly and I am very happy with the quality. I recommend this product for anyone looking for a quality car holster for your iPhone.
This is a terrible DVD player. My sister-in-law and I both received one for Christmas, and neither of ours work properly. Hers simply failed to work, and then her replacement stopped working after two months. Mine works, but apparently overheats. After about a half hour of use, the movies drag and/or skip and are virtually unwatchable. If you can spend a few extra bucks to get a better system, do so. It will save you a world of frustration.
As you can see on the product web site, the iRiver Clix plays Flash Lite 2.0 as well:Plays downloaded games****Macromedia FlashLite(tm) 1.1/2.0This is exactly what we all have been waiting for.Thank you, five stars from me.
I bought one of these after my D-Link DI-624 started to break down. I've always had issues with my d-link, and I wanted change. I did some research and decided to get the Linksys WRT54GL. I loaded in DD-WRT onto it and it's been working flawless ever since. After about two days of tweaking, i had my whole house covered with a wireless signal, something by D-Link was never able to do. The added customizablility with DD-WRT really made the difference. I've had zero problems with my wireless at home, even when using heavy traffic programs such as Bit Torrent, which would always make my D-link crash and reboot.I highly reccomed this product, it has served me extremely well.
I had this cable for a week before it stopped working completely. I've even tried changing it around on several different components - so I KNOW it's the cable. There have been a few reviews here saying the same thing. Use your judgment.
I purchased this brand new from a local electronics store and I loved it! unfortunately, my new puppies decided to chew through the plug in cord. I repurchased a used one through here. I received it prompt and loved it. However, my original was silver and the one I received was white. Yes, with the digital upgrade one cannot receive tv. However, it does works wonder for the weather band. I live in a rural area and I depend on my IPHONE app from the NOAA to send critical weather information. If I need this is a backup. If you would like to use the cd player, I have had no problems, however, I do not use it for my principal cd player. I like to wake up to songs.. so it has it's function. I love the nap time too. If you want to lay down for either 15 minutes up to 1 1/2 hours, it gives you that option in 15 minutes intervals. Sometimes one just needs to recoup. I love the compact design and i can read it in the night opposed to my other electronics. I'm 46 and I just can no longer look across the room to read the time with small screens. It does have an adjustable 3 level nightlight which is ok with me i do need a dark room at times, so i just place a napkin over it to not allow light to come through. It is an alarm clock... not a stereo system. I do clean the cd player just as one would clean their stereo. In addition, it does have an headphone jack... one could plug in additional stereos, headphones, etc... the quality is slightly better than a regular clock... it is what it is.. a basic alarm clock that has some extras, like nap, headphone jack, cd. Oh, it is a dual alarm too! love that... easy and sleek. I like it.. was kinda sad when Sony stopped making it. Gotta keep up with the times and electronics, but one may just want a simple alarm clock too!
I've had these for over a year I believe...and they still work just as well as when I first got them, and I use them A LOT. I like to have music on loudly while I clean, or a movie playing off the computer while I cook...Very satisfied with this purchase.
I had to throw my experiences in here after reading many negative reviews about Garmin customer service.I first had a Garmin V Deluxe then upgraded to the 60cs.I love my 60cs... I'm certain there are some cons, but I can't think of many right now.It would be great to have expandable memory.Customer Service:I had trouble with my Mapsource software CD. I got a response email within 48 hours... and they replaced my CD within the week.I had a question about function on my GPS V and I got a reply again within 48 hours.Two different occassions I got great support from Garmin. It may not be typical, but it does happen.Back to the 60cs...I really like it.I use it while hiking to keep track of the trip (odometer, time elapsed, back tracking)I use it geocaching.I use it in the car. (smaller screen but still useable)The color makes it really nice and clear.
I found this memory card on Amazon and it was a great price. I have bought this size card before but never for such a great price. You sure can't go wrong with this one. It is the same card sold else where but you pay way more....
These headphones are great. They are comfortable and can be worn for long periods of time.The sound is amazing. Highs and mids come in very clear. The only reason I rated 4 starts instead of 5 is that I would like slightly more bass. Some of the techno I listen to would sound a lot better with these if I could make out the bass better. But it's not awful, just a little weak in this department.They do need to be broken in. After a good 6-10 hours of use, I could tell they were broken in and sounded a lot better.Also when I try any of my old headphones, they sound like crap now that I'm used to these. They were worth ever penny.
I have 4 of these...one in the office, home, car, tool box.It gives you a true reading of the remaining power. So you are able to pass used batteries to other uses that require less charge to run, such as a mouse.I wish it can also test C and D. It would be perfect. But I still give this a 5 star because it does what it says...no over promises, no over exaggerations.
Used primarily for printing on CD's. Printer has performed well and is a good value. The software for printing CD's could be better, but perfoms the basics well. No complaints on color matching, although printed pictures are slightly washouted out compare to screen (you need to adjust).
This earphones are awful. It's like a frigging Lego- it has 3 pieces you have to connect one into another. The phones itself have a VERY short cord so you have to connect it to the extension that is SUPER long and has a mic with a button. Seriously, when was the last time anybody needed one on earphones? But that is not it just yet, it has another small cord( couple of inches long) that has to be connected to this whole structure to be able to plug it in the player. you cannot skip any of those part so the options are either use a very short cord or play Lego (earphones first, then extension cord with a mic, and then the small connector cord). When pulled on the cord even slightly, one of the connections would go weak, distorting the sound. I can see it breaking( or me breaking it lol) in a couple of months.Don't waste your money. I wasn't able to return it to Amazon.
I have used several DSL modems. This one was easy to setup. I wish it came with more in-depth instructions. The unit does get warm, so use a small fan.
Those giving this a good review must never have owned an IRiver or high end Sony Walkman disc player. Please tell me what the devil does RESUME do that PAUSE has not always done? You can not return to your play point if you turn it off. If you leave it in base boost, that setting does not hold once you turn it off. Even the volume selected doesn't hold after it is turned off. Sound Quality is lousier if you attach headset to the pie unit through the flimsy feeling remote than if you connect it directly to the unit.That answers the user who asked why does this have a touch screen at all. It has it so that you do NOT have to use the remote. Less cord to have dangling around you and BETTER ACOUSTICS without the remote.Mine came with a dead remote. Seller was great. Replaced entire unit without hesitation or demanding, return of the unit or even an RA.Don't expect any real audio enjoyment with this model. Yes you have to bare with a beep every time you skip songs. How annoying can it be? I guess I have to buy the better Sony even though the $175 and up price tags are obscene. Those units were just $41 a year and a half ago!!!It does have an easy to read display and is cute I'll give it that and it does about as much as it should for the mere twenty four dollars I paid.
i purchased this device about 6 months ago for one thing: recording. you can plug any music source into the jack and record for up to 3 hours at 320k. i dabble in DJing and i can take an RCA to Stereo mini Y-plug directly from the mixer into the T30, bypass the computer, bypass any other interference and it sounds great. Once the recording is finished, plug in the USB and use the explorer to drag-n-drop the files onto the computer. i can also delte files from the player using explorer. nothing could be easier.the only problem i have is that it sucks the life out of batteries very quickly. i highly recommend rechargeables.as for the other stuff, i wouldnt use it as my regular MP3 player because it is very small, the buttons are not that intuitive, and 512 MB is really nothing to get excited about. spend a few more dollars and get more storage.
can't work at all after using 2 months...It works well at the beginningbut somehow it just shows "tape stuck" and cant workhow could this kinda tape would stuck inside
Let me make this review very clear! This RCA HD52W140 Projection TV is absolutely junk. The RCA, Thomson, GE Proscan name is so bad that the dealers are dropping these brands from their offerings and worse, the repairmen refuse to work on these products due to high costs of spare parts and the spare parts not being available (even for a new set), and for the total lack of support from the RCA and related companies support staff. The word is out DON"T BUY RCA, DON'T BUY RCA, DON'T BUY RCA! Can I make this review any clearer? RCA, GE, Proscan and Thomson products are absolute JUNK! I read the other day that Microsoft has made some kind of deal with Thomson for co development of a new product. I have to ask Bill Gates and Microsoft....Where have you got your head buried in the sand at? Search the internet for reviews and troubles with products such as RCA and you will find nothing but negative reviews of their products across the line, maybe with the exception of GE Medical Systems.Don't trust what I say, do the search people. You will thank me for telling you to do so before buying one of these products.My TV is Dead and I can't find anyone to repair it and if I did, it would cost more for the repairs than it is worth and the repairman says he can't guarantee the repair due to such poorly manufactured parts used in this product. Many carry made in Mexico markings (sorry about that Mexico) but that's the facts.
I have had this for about 4 years now and it still works as good as the day I purchased. Wattage ratings are actually the correct output, I used in Mono mode for my 12" sub and amp puts out a true 155 watts RMS which shakes the door hinges off my Mustang. Great value and it even looks nice.
A waste of money.I had them for little over a year.Now, Ciao!in the GARBAGE!!!!!! Piece of junk. Save your money.
Exactly what I needed for my set up.. It does have a strong smell to it tho, it doesn't come with any mounts
I've had a lexmark z-11 for nearly 10 years now and never had one problem with it. A few years ago, I thought I'd buy a really nice printer with all the fancy doo dads so I spent 500 bucks on a Canon with the separate ink cartridges and everything. It was horrible to set up and use, the software was awful, the print icon was always giving errors and finally, six months later, it just wouldn't print anymore. That was some real garbage. Completely opposite of the reputation but I find that kind of stuff is usually over rated. People say that expensive stuff is better and it's not always true.So, now I have to replace the canon and I've gone back to a lexmark. This thing scans at lightning speed! It's simply unbelievable. For years we've wanted to archive magazine articles onto disk and get rid of the hard print stuff but the old flatbed scanners were so slow we'd quit after a day of it having done not even one issue. With this new scanner - we were done in a long weekend with EVERYTHING. OCR is perfect and it will even flip a page around automatically if you scan it upside down. The print quality is perfect and the machine is whisper quiet.I can't understand why so many people seem to have so much trouble with lexmark. I've heard nothing but good things about them and that's been my experience as well. As for the tech that had trouble installing the driver - sounds like a bad disk. I would've downloaded the driver in that case. I've also never had trouble with cartridges drying out or running out of ink. Seems to me like the cartridges print nearly forever unless you are printing reams of full color web pages and photos.I don't see how anyone could hope to find something better than this even at twice the price. Oh, the lexmark printers do seem to be notorious for looking like they are dragging a sheet of paper thru the feeder slightly crooked but they always seem to end up printing straight.
We got this for Christmas. It is wonderful when it works. The first failure happened in January - didn't make it 30 days. The unit would intermittently cut out. I dropped it off for service and they apparently fixed the problem. Earlier this week it "popped," and died again. Now I'm going to SHIP it, at my expense, to Sony's only remaining service center in Laredo, TX. Thankfully the unit has a 2 year warranty, but the shipping cost is a drag. I expect more from Sony. I am disappointed.
The 5883H is a combination transmitter (which must be enabled with dipswitch 6) and a high capacity receiver for ademco systems. For $100, it's a great deal, but it also enables the system to be expanded into the wireless keypad (see my review5839 Wireless Bi-Directional Alpha Keypad). The wireless keypad mimics all the features of the wired keypad when plugged into a wall outlet or can be run on a 9V battery. With a full 2 line alpha display it informs you of all actions happening on your system.The ONLY way to use a full alpha wireless keypad is to have a 5883H wireless tranceiver setup in your system, so that makes this unit special. It combines a 5800TM with a H series 5800 receiver into one product and increases value by so doing.Note: You must put your system into "walk test" mode before programming your new keypad otherwise it will not register with the panel. You must also setup a keypad ID for the wireless keypad and program it on the panel as a full alpha 2 line keypad. Exit the walk test mode to complete the entry of the keypad.The price offered here is 50% off the retail pricing.
I have been very happy with my GPS60sx,it picks up a signal better than any other GPS I had before and works very well and with a 1 gig card,I canfit all north america this one disk. I purchased city navigator software based on there recomendation and wish I never had.there ulock wizard is extremely poorly made and very confusing,having you translate coupon numbers to 25 digit numbers,to key codes and regitration numbers and can be only used on one GPS.I have found no road update improvement over myfour mapsource version 2 and it requires no unlock codes and I can use it on as many GPS's as I want,it also has all the turn by turn features andworks exactly the same. You will save lots of cash,headache's and use on more units using older mapsource products,just say no not city navigator if you have this GPS,it is a major waste of money.
This product is really easy to use. I gave it a three because in my mind I should be able to plug this into the wall and then plug whatever into this (we will say a coffee pot). I think you should be able to instantly see how much it will cost you but if you read the directions it says that the longer you keep something plugged into this unit the more accurate the reading will be. It doesn't even give you an amount of time. So now I can't even be sure how much money something is costing me because I have no clue how long it needs to be plugged in for in order for the reading to be accurate. Very dissapointing and will try to return this product.
Needed these cards to work in a older computer. Work very well. Using in Game Cameras so they hold up to the heat and cold weather.
I really like the Zune. The music is very clear. I like not having to carry a lot of CD's around in my car plus a CD player on a trip etc. I wish the battery would last longer in between charges though.
I purchased this DVD player as a second accessory and have been pleased with its performance. It is functional and does have all the options that are desirable in an entry level DVD player. I expect to get many more viewings out of this inexpensive purchase.
I had no trouble installing the software and the device, which Win 98 read instantly. However, after installing this device, Win 98 will not shut down properly. Also, about 50% of the time when turning my machine on with this device plugged in, I get a config error message and Win 98 won't load. If I unplug the device, Win 98 works perfectly. I thought the idea of plug and play was to plug in once and forget about it. I need to plug this in each time I use it and unplug when I'm done.Worse yet, there is NO tech support information in the manual. I tried to find a web site for the manufacturer, but the one I found from Excite will not even load in IE5. Thus, I'm left with a product that seems to have defective drivers, but no way to contact the manufacturer to fix it. Buyer beware!
Great product, I needed a new battery anyway, I usually use the AA batteries, but this is a good option.
First thought of the itrip is it's just another one of those FM transmitter that only can transmit low frequency FM bandwidth. Turns out that it can be programmed to any FM frequency. The audio quality is pretty nice when you find a good frequency. It is much better compare to tape deck adapter.
I was worried that these mounts wouldn't hold the speakers for my new Onkyo system, but they did in fact support the full weight. There are many options with these mounts, so be sure to read the directions completely before beginning. Maybe even twice. The flexibility in the mounting positions may seem tedious or frustrating for some, but I found it superb knowing that I could angle my speakers to get the perfect angle from my listening sweet spot. I would completely recommend these to anyone.
Did not last. Only worked for 1 month and now I can't use it anymore. I should expect it since it is so cheap
works well for my dvr and pc just the right length also very easy to install for a diy guy good and avery good price.
I am using two of the logitech sets, and I'm extremely please with mouse and keyboard comfort. After installing the newest software I have not experienced any software related issues. Keyboard battery life is decent (using 2200mAh rechargeables), mouse with the charger isn't an issue neither.Unfortunately after approximately year of use the material used to protect mouse surface started to peel of. Shortly after I've noticed it on the mouse I use at work (approx 8hr day) same symptoms appeared on my mouse I use at home (4hr day). It doesnt affect the functional aspect of the mouse, however it highly decreases comfort of use. I'm contacting logitech trying to get a replacement.
I have used Kodak Gold for several years without dissappointment. It is the film to use for outdoor, or bright light shooting. The film will give you optimum, vivid coloring when shooting in bright light situations. It is definately the film to use for enlargements.
I like what Sony has done with this MP3 player. It is small and great looking. It only holds a gig of music, but I change the playlist a lot so that does not bother me. I like showing off this MP3 player. It is just cool looking. The battery life is great but you can only charge it with a USB, so just remember to plug it into your computer every now and then. I usually change the playlist around every time i charge it to keep the music fresh and to fulfill the mood I am in that day. I like the FM radio feture and the reception is great.
First, the prints are gorgeous and they say they'll last for decades. Fine.The downside is that the ink is very expensive and this printer seems to be designed to waste an awful lot of it.Ink cartridges have chips on them so they can't be refilled. When they say they're empty, you can't use them anymore, even though there's an awful lot of ink left inside them at that point.When one nozzle clogs, you have to clean all the nozzles, wasting ink.When you get a clogged nozzle, and you will get lots of them, sometimes right in the middle of printing a page, you have to clean the heads.BUT, if any of the ink cartridges are low (not out, LOW) it won't let you clean the nozzles unless you change that low cartridge. There may be enough ink in there for 10 more prints but you can't run the cleaning routine until you change it out for a full one! If you choose to just keep printing to use up the rest of the expensive ink, you'll get streaks from the clogged nozzle. You're stuck wasting several grams of the precious ink either way.And the nozzles clog at least every seven or eight pages or so, or if you leave the printer on overnight, or if you use any ink other than the expensive Epson ink, or if you look at it funny.Look up the price of the ink cartridges before you buy this thing, and be sure you're prepared to replace at least a few of them during every print session. If money's no object, it's a lovely printer.
I just bought the Nuvi 360 for $3 more than the 260 on Amazon. With the addition of bluetooth handsfree and MP3 support, it was a no brainer. My question is why was this model discontinued, and not the 260? Does anyone know?
Supposedly this item will recognize any IDE device and list it as a USB MSD. I tried playing with this thing for half a day and finally I found the only thing it would truly recognize as a usable extra drive would be CD-ROMs. Otherwise the USB MSD would show up, then disappear about 15 seconds later! (I discovered later that the only USB ports on my computer that would recognize external USB hard drives was through a PCI card hub that I installed for expandability. Nothing about this was mentioned in the documentation that came with the item. Buyer beware.)If this is the kind of thing you will use it for (being able to add a CDROM without taking up one of your IDE cable ends), then this might be for you.ADDED NOTE(4/20/08): Since I have purchased a newer computer, this cable has worked fine with the newer ports. I have discovered some of the older USB ports won't ID as 1.1 or 2.0; if your computer is a newer one with V2.0 ports this item should probably be fine to hook up that backup IDE hard drive.
As with other manufacturers, I have had, in the past, a few bad discs of this same product (visible flaw on the recording layer). But you can definitely see and feel the quality of these. My most recent purchase of these discs was all good. They are truly an archival and tough product. The scratch armor really works, and is perfect for rough-handling types. They are worth the money.
I have had a succession of Visioneer scanners, and each one has been more of a struggle than anything else. My XP 100 worked OK at first, but if I didn't use it for a while, it would lose its USB connection. Reinstalling everything seemed to be the only way to fix it. Then after 13 months (the warranty is one year), it lost its connection and won't work no matter what I tried. Tech support confirmed that it was dead but after the warranty expires Visioneer won't fix it. You have to trade it in for 25% off another scanner. Well, I am not getting another Visioneer scanner even for 75% off.
The case fits my organizer very well. It doesn't make it any bulkier either. Nice case.
Super easy to use, clear sharp pics, and- finally!- a girly style (pink for me). Compatible with my outdated EasyShare camera stuff, software and memory card etc (guess you can tell this grandma is new at this). Takes great closeups of my wiggly puppies and grandkids!
Great case, the picture on Amazon was rather misleading, but the case was build well. Has two sets of locks, one set on the latches, and the other is a heavy duty lock in the center of the case.
This is a great little hub, affordable simple to use. No complaints here, great bang for the buck!
Had Canon long ago, switched to HP , coming back and staying with Canon.I had the pixma IP6600 in mind, bought the Pixma IP6000d instead, because it can use third party ink cartridges. At first, I had poor quality prints using the HP photp paper I had left from my old printer. I switched to canon photo paper a the prints are IMPRESIVE. I hope the quality stands when I switch to third party inks.
I don't commonly write reviews, but I felt compelled to do so with this item, partly due to the low rating it had received from another customer--our experiences are quite different!--and also partly because, when I had first envisioned a fully-split keyboard (which I had mistakenly assumed would not exist!), this is what I would have invented. Imagine my pleasant surprise upon discovering that some fine genius had managed it already--and has it in production!Other split keyboard designs don't really make much sense; why should one be tethered with an eight-inch, or even twenty-inch, cord? Why leave the keyboard in the primarily right-handed configuration? This model accomplishes to win out in both of these respects, and the entirely up-to-date connection (USB) makes it just as simple to deal with as any other store-bought keyboard. Another good feature is the lack of a need to load any software on the computer--it's entirely "plug-and-play", thus ruling out another potential inconvenience or incompatibility (then again, I do use a common OS). The designers seem to have considered all the details that can make other products so infuriating. No problems here!I decided to buy this keyboard after I had been sitting at the piano one day, subsequently moving over to the computer and assuming the same position. I was suddenly struck with the realisation that typical typing posture is absurd and uncomfortable--why be stuck, day in and day out, typing within the width of what is, more or less, a single octave? It's much nicer to move the keyboard apart (about two feet, in my case) so as to assume a more natural posture. I'm certain that it will pay off in the long run. It took about two seconds to accustom myself to the new way of doing it, and already I'm a satisfied convert.Personally, I think a flat cable, rather than a coiled cable, would make the best type to use as interconnects. But, this is merely nit-picking, and it's certainly not a facet that would affect my rating, or induce me to trade it for another model. Granted, I haven't had to contact customer service, so I can't comment upon that--but my keyboard was without flaw, straight out of the box.
Saves paper due to the double sided printing...but hang on..it takes a while to process. Hey but if you're in a hurry it will print one side lightning speed. Pictures look great...but make sure you preview...it doesn't work with all picture programs. But for as cheap as it was [...]...soooo... worth it!!!!
I bought this item because the reviews were great and the price was right. Two months later and it doesn't work. I have replaced the bateries many times. At first it worked great. Now when it's on, there's either no volumn or all you hear is static. I do not recommmend this product.
This camera is just what I've been waiting for! After a disappointing Fuji purchase (the first one from them was great), I'm glad I held out for this beauty. It is not much bigger than my Nano, about the size of a deck of cards. Yet it has all of the best features from my first Fuji digital camera AND great environment lighting features from my 35mm camera. So far, I'm in love with it. It's super fast to turn on - no long wait. And the functions are extremely easy and user-friendly. And again, all of this in a tiny, affordable camera. I'm thrilled.Have yet to take a video but I don't think you'll buy a $250 digital camera if you are an avid video taker.
I love to listen to audio books and having spent hours checking the internet for the best MP3 audio book player; and straining my eyes on countless reviews, I have now made the right choice. Of course I am only human, so I had to make a few mistakes first. I tried the sansa clip 2GB, but it did not have bookmarks and caused me major frustration. I then tried not one, but two Iriver Clix's, but they both had earphone jack problems. I now proudly own The Cowon D2, and the reasons are below.1) Downloads Audible, Netlibrary and OverdriveUse these the most, but there are other sites available for downloads.2) Bookmarks that are easy to use and you can have more that one at atime. I had a least 6 going at one time and they all worked great.3) Did I mention I LOVE IT!4) External memory slot5) Pretty good sound with supplied earphones but if you want great sound,purchase a better quality set (Maybe Shure or Sennheiser). I own theSennheiser MX400 IN EAR HEADPHONES (great sound for only $10.99).6) Team up the Cowon with the Iriver AFT 100 transmitter and you canlisten through the car radio. Works great.If you want technical information you will have to look at different reviews. I just know the important stuff; it works great for me andI would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to listen to audio books. I also prefer using the Windows Media Player.
As far as speed, quality and durability, I don't know how you can say a memory stick is better. But after losing my last stick, I do like this one better because of the preloaded security software. While I didn't have financial or password info on my last stick, I'm still a little unnerved that somebody might be looking through my resume or the stupid little things I was working on. I'm sure the security can be broken, but what are the chances that the guy who finds the stick is a jerk AND savvy at getting past these things?I also like that the security is provided for a complete directory, and I don't have to set it up for each thing I'm storing.I still don't put my password info and financial stuff on this stick, but I don't worry about losing it as much.
Good Quality Product for a reasonable price. Not the highest quality sound, but then again it doesnt cost as much as the Bose or JBL. Plus the added feature of playing your ipod vids on the TV is great.
Easy to use, just press it, and put this stuff over the processor, once installed in their socket. Don't let much time until put over the cooling and dissipation system. make sure both make contact.
I bought this for my computer-illiterate older sister, who uses an ancient Dell laptop running Windows 98. There were no problems installing it and have been none using it.
A very good access point but it will be important that you have some knowledge of networking to set it up. This is not plug and play by any means.I had to call technical support and though the wait was significant they were very helpful and able to troubleshoot my problem quickly. I usually rate a product by how well the company supports its product and they did an excellent job to that end.The accompanying software is adequate but does not have robust help nor does it have a very intuitive interface. Again, you need to have some capability in networking to get this working well.Just a tip for buyers, if you have static IP's, you will need to assign the access point (AP) an IP of its own, unless you are running a dhcp server. You will also need to change the IP of the computer that you are using to connect to the AP temporarily as the AP comes with a pre-set IP on it. So, you'll need to change your IP to be in the same class as the AP, then configure the AP, then change your IP back on your computer, that's the only way it will connect in order for you to configure it.Once all the configuration was done, this AP works wonderfully with the 1800 foot range that it advertises, even through obstructions (though transfer rates drop significantly after about 25 meters). I've had several different wireless cards and none of them have a had a problem picking up the connection.Definitely a good buy, worth the money, just be prepared to work with tech support and you'll be set.
Excellent product for the money and availability. My Palm Pilot is worthless without a stylus that fits. This product comes with three. The pen is an added feature, but not the reason I made the choice. Shipment fast and reliable.
This is a very compact, well made coupler. Much better than couplers I have purchased in the past for the same task. They are still very heavy duty being of composite construction and with a name like Neutrik you can't go wrong. The pricing was also excellent. Kudos to all you folks in Lichtenstein who produced this!
just got it today and works just finehowever, the paperwork that came with the cable said it was 15ft, not 16fthaven't measured it myself nor planning to but i just needed a longer cable
Performs well for me. Never allows CPU to go above 47C on load. Like the switch to control fan speed. Can't hear fan but then I have a pretty good case.
The cable is about 1/2 thickness of Kensington's. It may not provide the same cut resistance. However, the thin cable is very manageable than thick, stiff cable.The 3.5ft length limits the distance to a stationary object under a desk to wrap the cable around. I drove a large screw at the eye of the cable because the cable was short to wrap around. The screw may be able to be unscrewed by theft, but it is good enough to deter potential theft in my office. I recommend anything over 5ft cable to effectively wrap around desk leg or a secure hasp.One more thing, this lock does not provide selectable adhesive spacer to keep the lock snug to the object to be locked. Not a big deal considering the price.
This is my first digital camera and I am glad I waited. I am just an average guy who had always used a basic 35mm for vacation &amp; family photos and, while I had considered digital cameras for quite some time - I was not quite convinced and was somewhat confused by the variety of cameras and storage media. This camera changed my mind and convinced me that &quot;digital&quot; is the way to go.While the Sony CD-250 is not the top of the line in terms of ghee-whiz features, for a non-technical person I have found it to be just superb. The CD's (CD-R &amp; CD-RW) are durable and have more than ample storage, the camera is easy to use, it produces great shots, has a solid feel (same size as a typical 35mm camera) and has a good battery life. Downloading and attaching photos to e-mail or posting to the Sony photo site is quite easy. In short, I am very pleased.In my opinion, for the casual camera user who has been considering a digital camera, take a look at the the Sony CD series of cameras - I think you will be pleased.
I bought this tripod and within one week the center gear for height adjustment stripped out therefore height unusable. The whole casing around crank leaver is made of plastic and gear is made of the cheap white metal. Quality is not worth having. Take some advice spend a little more money and buy you a good one so you don't end up in the same shape I am in.
I challenge you to find a better performing 50mm lens at this price. At $125 that will prove to be very difficult. Better lenses are out there (Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D AF for example) but they cost at least twice as much.
I have owned this scanner since Oct., and so far its great. I had to replace my visioneer one touch because it was not supported with my upgrade. The usb with this canon, I like much better than regular outlet
Very satisfied with this product. I recieved it in perfect condition. I had ordered from another retailer before and had recieved it with many cracked or broken cases. This one arrived without any imperfections! Will oder from them again.
Needed to allow my FAV 1 screen to come down pass a 12&#34; self, and this product with the adjustable section, allowed thiswith ease. Would recommend. Strudy construction, but you have to supply your own wall stud screws.
good wire. Strands are sturdy when working with it. They do not break off like cheaper wire does. Decent price for 100 feet.
My item shipped very quickly and I received it in just a few days. Im very pleased with the seller!!
Compact and keeps your camera ready for when you dont want to drag the whole equipment, i droped my camera from short distance (ups) and it was not damaged
This offers poor connectivity considering the bulkiness of the install (separate cable to connect and flip up design). I expected an improvement in signal strength from my tiny USB direct plugin type. I was wrong. I am typically happy with other D-link offerings but this one's a dude.Plus, I have more advanced encryption on my cheapo USB adapter. This is limited to WEP.
Printer server itself works great. I've had flawless performance with it. The downside was the installation and set up. It was far less automated than I had hoped. Also, each computer must be set up separately. That makes it even more time consuming. I use the print server to share an HP All-In-One printer with four PCs and a Mac in a home network, connected through a D-Link Wireless Router. And to complicate it, some PCs are running XP and others Vista. I had hoped also that buying a D-Link Wireless Print Server which was to go through a D-Link Wireless Router might make it easier as well. It didn't. So it was time comsuming, and sometimes a bit technically challenging to set up. After the initial set up, however, it has performed beautifully!
This is a Very nice unit. It'll run my Novell Server for about 30min before shut-down. What I'm not very happy about is the unit that I got from Amazon.com was an old unit. It was almost 2yrs old when it came thru the door. The unit was faulty out of the box and when I called Tripp Lite, I was told that my brand new unit was almost out of warranty. Tripp Lite did make good on the warranty, but I was inconvenienced for about 3 weeks.Tripp Lite is GREAT, but beware of Amazon.com
These keyboards are cute, portable, and spill-proof, but indestructable they're not. I've owned several and, after sending two of them back for replacement, wound up throwing them all out. After a couple of months (at best) several of the keys stop working, rendering them useless. This has happened too many times to be a fluke. An indestructable keyboard that fails under normal use? Don't bother.
Have had this for about six months; a nice unit overall. Send &amp; receive faxes fine, and makes good copies at a decent clip, all things considered.However, I would have to recommend avoiding this model if you are a Mac user (under OS 10.2.4, as of April 1, 2003). Scanning is just about non-existant and printing is extremely slow. When it does print, though, it is clear and sharp.PC/Windows users will not suffer these same problems, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this to them. However, I would recommend going with a unit from Brother (I've owned the MFC-9700 and just ordered an MFC-9800) which is historically much more Mac-friendly.
FM transmitters do not have the same sound quality as a LINE IN jack, or even a cassette adapter. They usually vary between "terrible" and "acceptable".This particular transmitter was the clearest of the several I've tried. It transmitted clearly and static-free from even the back seat of the car -- in my car that usually makes for massive amounts of static. It's a nice bonus that it's powered from the iPod itself.I'm happy with this little doodad.
Like one of the previous reviewers, my player conked out. It was a great little easy-to-use player but just upped and died on me. I've had it for only seven months.
I received the fast ethernet desktop adapter in new condition. However when I tried to install it in my desktop, there was a problem with compatibilty. So I can't comment on how it worked.
I purchased this item and followed the manual instructions. I tried to connect my Buslink L-line external 40GB Hard Drive. The D-link DNS 120 would not recognized my hard drive connected via USB port. In addition, i spent 2 hours with customer service, only to re-affirm that wasn't working and that i had 2 option: A) format my external hard drive (ovbiously NOT, I have 20 GB worth of data), B) return the item.This product is a waste of time. Everyone who is considering to buy this item, should wait until D-link comes with a better and more versatile version.
This is a high end filter. Very well made. Glass with metal ring. Great for preventing damage to your expensive lenses and even filters out UV rays. Easy to clean as compared to cleaning finger prints off of a lens. I had dropped a lens and broke the filter, but the lens was unharmed thanks to the filter. Replacing the filter was far less expensive then replacing the lens. A great value for a high quality filter. No lens should be without one.
Item was received in timely manner. It works good with my ASUS Eee PC901With a LINUX operating system.
Overall, I'm amazed with this printer. I've only used it for a few weeks, but I've already printed a few hundred pages in various sized jobs, and installed it on multiple machines across platforms.The Good:-Very fast startup-Very fast printing-The printing is very detailed, even for a laser printer.-Good OCR (optical character recognition) software. I tested this on small grey text from the back of a bank statement.-Very little page curling-Once connected to a computer, shared printing is a snap.-The output area, embedded in the machine itself, is very sturdyThe Bad:-No automatic duplexing-Windows oriented documentation-Somewhat loud-The scanning is slow, although typical with my experience.-Limited use if connected directly to a network router / airport express (i.e. no scanner)-Not appropriate for high volume printing. The volume specifications are on the Brother website, but they don't mention that the output area is only an inch or so tall.More Details:As a Macintosh user, I thought that the software was horrible. It installs a bunch of weird files and folders in your applications folder. I spent a ton of time trying to install the printer. However, if you follow the advice below it should only take you about 5-10 minutes.As far as I can tell, the drivers from the Brother website work just as well in place of the software on the CD. The printer drivers and the scanner drivers are separate, and the scanner driver is labeled "TWAIN" driver. Unfortunately, the OCR software is only on the CD.Photo scanning - I had good luck with one photo, and bad luck with the other. I suspect that you could tune the settings better if you knew what you were doing, since there are many options.The documentation is totally wrong in places, even in the short "quick setup" guide. I called tech support and got through to a person quickly. They were somewhat brief and surly, but they were US based (if that's important to you).FYI: The Brother website is useful for research. It's accurate and detailed, and good for side-by-side comparisons. Unfortunately, limit of only comparing four printers at a time forced me to copy the results to Excel.I wrote this detailed, independent review because I had a hard time believing the other reviews when I was making my decision (especially since the some reviewers hadn't posted many other reviews). I figured that high quality laser performance was impossible at this price, but I have to confess the good reviews are highly accurate.EDIT: It's been more than years now, and I am still totally happy with this machine. Works perfectly for my needs.I noticed a negative review by Paul Robinson. His review is very well written and accurate, but the issues he raises just didn't matter to me. For example book photocopying is good enough for my needs (and I won't pay for Kinkos). I'm sure there are better all-in-one laser printers, but I couldn't find one two years ago for about $200, and I'm glad I don't have to look again.One more thing, if you're sharing through a mac, download Bonjour printer wizard for windows, and your windows machine will be able to easily print to the mac when it's shared and turned on.
I have been very pleased with my Magellan 4000. I have owned it for 2 weeks and it has traveed 2000 miles so far.Pros: Good screen size, very accurate, easy to use out of the box, comes with all the accesories that you need, partnership with AAA, excellent color/visibility, reasonably pricedCons: Incompatible with Mac, must buy Unzip in order to update unit, sometimes one touch does not register, no mileage scaleI chose the 4000 because I didn't want all of the add ons. I believe a printer should print, a fax should fax, and a cell phone should make calls. I believe purchasing each device for its intended use makes for a better device. This why I didn't want the bluetooth or MP3 capable GPS's. That is one of the big reasons I wanted Magellan because you could get the large screen without all of the other features, unlike Garmin. Also, the Magellan was partnered with AAA of which I am a member, I was familiar with them from renting Hertz vehicles, and the price was over $150 less than Garmin for a comparable (used loosely) unit.I have owned 2 Honda Accords with navi where I thought the Navigation was vastly superior to the Magellan, but they were $2000 options of which I hope to avoid in the future. Also, I am sure just by virtue of being integrated fully into the automobile makes the factory installed navi more advanced. Having said this, if I had never had navi before, I would think the Magellan was a perfect GPS. It proved very accurate and trustworthy on my recent trips to Florida. I think any one would be happy with this unit that is looking for a simple, reliable, and inexpensive GPS.
Very pleased with amp. It sounds clean and clear, plenty of power. Using amp with marantz preamp and JBL L-150A speakers. A good unit for the price.
This is a neat product. Just set it up tonight. It was very easy to configure for the car and for the home. I didn't need to put the antenna outside or near a window inside the house. In the car, I place the antenna on the dashboard and use the suction-cup holder for the unit. It broadcasts as clear over FM as it does with the direct connect audio cables with the RCA jacks. A house setup and car setup were included in my package so that you only have to shift the unit between the house and the car. Sound is very crisp and clear. I haven't got to the record feature, yet. Very nice unit.
Bought this as a replacement sound card for my notebook. Excellent cheap fix, was a little worried about how loud the volume would be but this thing is loud. It nearly blew my ears off with in-ear headphones.Windows XP detected it straight away and it even comes with an extension cable, so that you don't have to have it hanging precariously out of the back of your notebook, waiting to get snapped off (very impressed with this forward thinking).Very happy.
I have been searching for comfortable in-the-ear headphones for months and I finally found these. In the past headphones have hurt my ears or slipped out when running, but these stay in and are very comfortable. The only problem was that when I ran on the treadmill and had them plugged into the headphone slot so I could hear the TV, I kept getting shocked in my ears and had to take them off. They were fine in my mp3 player, though. I think I just generate a lot of static electricity when running.
For those of us with only one functioning ear a single headphone fusing stereo input into mono is essential, and this headphone fits the bill nicely. Decent sound reproduction. Be sure and pick up an adaptor to use with your MP3 player/phone.
I spend a lot of time playing online games and the truth is, I really hate how in the past I had to use headphones just because I wanted to talk. This mic is great, because it can be placed right in front of your keyboard, but at the same time bends down just enough so it doesn't get in front of your computer monitor. I also no longer ever have anyone telling me that they can't hear me or are having difficulty hearing me speak. So all and all it was a great purchase. I have to say about Logitech that when it comes to their high priced purchases, I generally avoid them because I don't feel they are worth it (just from my experiences). But when it comes to their items that are in the $20-40 range, they really do make pretty impressive electronics.
This is an amazing little player from Samsung, which can now be found right around the $100 mark. Aesthetically speaking, the player's brushed aluminum casing is attractive and smart, and the angled face is quite stylish, a big improvement over the DVD N2000 (though I do miss the jog/shuttle dial).The picture is very crisp, and although it lacks progressive scan for those with high-end televisions, most consumers will be more than satisfied by it. Sound is also quite good, though the lack of an internal 5.1/DTS decoder might turn some away (not a problem if you have a DTS receiver thanks to its DTS compatible optical and coax digital audio outs). With built-in HDCD decoding and the Virtual Light Machine (which pulsates and illuminates to the many aspects of whatever music you may be listening to), this is one of the better players for the audiophile as well.As far as the gaming aspect of NUON is concerned, it may very well have fallen flat, though a couple of the games released, Tempest 3000, an extremely addictive and compelling update of the classic arcade game & Freefall 3050 A.D., an extremely unique, if difficult shooter of sorts, are well worth playing. That aspect taken as it is, the multimedia aspects of NUON are still compelling. Aside to what it allows you to do with any DVD (the 20x ZOOM with image filtering and smooth forward/reverse are the best on any player), the NUON Software Development Kit has opened up quite an underground development core, and there are quite a few applications already available, from the shareware version of DOOM, to Pac-Man, with more on the way. It's not going to replace your Playstation 2, but it's a nice diversion from your standard DVD watching, and a great bonus to one of the best values in DVD (the released games can be had for $10 by the way, with controllers at $10-$15.
When I first ordered this set on Amazon, their were no customer reviews yet available here. Luckily, I had the time to check elsewhere on the net and found several stellar reviews from various audiophile sources. This system is absolutely top of the line at any price. (These Energy speakers beat my old Bose system to pieces. No wonder the critics were raving!) It's simply a steal at Amazon's current sale. In addition to its excellent critical reviews, the company also provides a five year guarantee. The speakers come with pivoting brackets for versatile wall placement. All in all, I could not be more thrilled with this purchase.
The item I received did NOT have the same interface as the picture which was very annoying because I was looking at the picture to see if it would fit my card slot and it won't! I did not get what I thought I was getting and am very disappointed.
I am on my third machine and they all had the same problem. After being turned off for a while, the progressive scan went bad. Going to the menu and turning it off and on again solved the problem but it needs to be reset every time the machine is turned back off.After quite a run around from Philips, they now say this is normal and part of the design. Right, just like a car that only starts every 3rd try.So unless you want to reset this "feature" every time you use it, don't bother with this player for HD TV. Sorry Philips, you can't avoid support just because you say a design flaw is "normal".
Great product !! However, if you use a SanDisk 8 slot USB reader, this strip can't be read. Further, it knocks the reader off the air. BUT...if you call SanDisk (number on their web page), they'll send you a new reader free including free FedEx shipping. The 1G stick uses different clocking and just creams the reader. SanDisk was vey helpful and a free reader was a class act. Well done, SanDisk. Actions like that will bring me back for more products.
I have had v-moda earbuds for several years. I absolutely love the sound and the comfort they provide. It's almost impossible for me to enjoy hearing music any other way at this point.Like other customers, I have seen serious problems with durability, but at the same time, I have been very, very happy with the warranty support that the company has offered. I've had a number of pairs die on me (usually around 9 months), but v-moda stands behind their product like no other company I've dealt with. They honor their warranty quickly, easily, and without hassle. Over the years, I've returned several pairs and have always received a brand new replacement within a few days.One thing I've noticed is that the company is continually re-engineering and improving this product. While I have experienced defects over the years, I've also seen every one of those things addressed in specific improvements to the original design.Overall, these are great headphones (albeit a little tempermental) made by a great company that stands by its product, continuously improves its design, and treats its customers with respect.I love my vibes and recommend them highly. I don't think I'd even consider earbuds from another company.
It's not as "rugged" as it may seem, but it definitely has the protection as though it were. I was worried that it was going to be too bulky, etc, but it wasn't at all and it still had superior protection (and storage).
Wacom Intuos3 4x6 Wide Format Pen Tablet ( PTZ431W )This by far the coolest tool to deal with, photos , graphics. Once you get the feel down, its a breeze.Photographer
I still have this working right now, and it work's perfectlyI am not OCer but I can OCed my PHII 940 easily with this memories with no problems
I bought this camera little over a month ago. I am very happy with the results. For best use, i recommend buying rechargeable batteries, such as the ones from energizer, 8 total. They last a long time per charge, and you always have an extra set. If you plan on taking large pictures, i also recommend buying a larger card, i have a 256MB, but 128MB does the job fine as well. I have heard some concerns about the rubber part of the USB connection, and its really no big deal if you take care of it, it plugs neatly back into place. I also recommend buying an USB card reader, such as the dazzle. This helps you not drain your cameras batteries while downloading pictures onto your computer. There are two problems with this camera, neither of which are a problem. First, it is fairly large, compared to the elf and other cameras, but it is not HUGE, it is smaller than a typical film camera, yet 100000 times better. The only other problem is sharing the pictures, if you have a slow connection. to solve this, just take smaller shots, simple as that. All in all an awesome camera, especailly for the priceto see some of the work ive done with this camera, i have them uploaded onto this website: http://worldisround.com/home/grantb18/index.html
They performed exceptionally. I use them for an outdoor application and they project the sound well. Good value for a 70v speaker system.
They came earlier than expected and each item works flawlessly. I can't believe other companies are charging so much for the same item.
Overall this is a great product for music, not so great for talk podcasts. When playing music no static is noticeable. When playing a spoken word podcast the static is very noticeable and irritating.
It's just wonderful spending your day shopping, thinking you have everything. You get home all excited to install your new printer.. only to find there is no black cartridge or USB cord. Also the ink runs out very quickly, I think I have only printed a maximum of 30 pages before it ran out.Thanks HP.
My experience: I got this from FM, not Amazon. The DVD player rattled pretty loudly sometimes (but not always) when I put in a DVD. I tried several. The picture quality wasn't all that great and the screen got a horizontal line thru the middle after a short time that would not go away. Plus one of the other reviewers was dead on about the remote - the layout makes no sense at all! Very poor human engineering, IMO. I brought it back to the store for a refund. I saw the same model under the Emerson name for &lt;$400 at WM but was hesitant to buy it.
Don't Buy This Item. It didn't work. I had a 55ft HDMI Cable and the signal was intermittent and booster worked occasionally but never 100%.
This calculator was required for a class, and was just what I expected to receive
I purchased these to replace some old worn out radiators in my Realistic Optimus T110 speakers. I am not sure how well they would work with the original woofers. I replaced mine with the dayton RS225 woofers. The radiators operate without any noise. I added weight to mine and put a little gorilla glue to hold everything in place. They have held up so far to extreme low frequency with high power. I almost purchased the step up from dayton, but glad I went with these. They are very good. As with anything be sure to drill small holes in your cabinets before running screws in! Very happy with the purchase. (check out the dayton woofers on their website. awesome products!)
I purchased this "broadband booster" for a network of 10 PC's and VOIP to see if some of the lag experienced by some of the network users would decrease. After a few days of testing, this device seems to do what it's supposed to do though I'm sure my network didn't improve by the advertised 400%.One major gripe concerns the preliminary network check that the broadband booster automatically runs when you open Internet Explorer for the first time. The check seems to take about 3-4 minutes, which may be a problem if you want to start surfing the internet right away. Other than this annoyance, the device is a decent value for the money.
I have had 3 of these for the Casio S10/ S12. Great little bags. One model has only velrco to wrap around the belt (they went cheap on this model) the best one is the one with the velcro AND the clip (for additional security)....
This ViewSonic pc projector with its DLP technology offers a bright,clear transmission, at an excellent price. It is light weight, very portable at 4.6 lbs and has remote control. I am very pleased with the output, style, weight and features.
This has a nice size screen. It only has 3 buttons.Play pause and stop so if you like a dvd player without alot of pizazz this is it. I was trying to figure out how you picked the different scenes and you had to push the stop button. I just found this out by trial. There was a few times during the dvd that it would turn into digital. This would only last a second or two. At first I thought it was the dvd but its done it on all three of them. The volume control is on the side, as well as the power button. It could have a little higher volume but it was sufficient for me.
These headphones sound amazing, especially considering the low price relative to other quality headphones. Much more comfortable than any set of ear buds, and sound like I'm inside of a speaker. They leak some sound, but thats to be expected from an open style ear piece. The design isn't exactly gonna get you any style compliments, but everything else about them is awesome. The only bad thing I can say is that they really make you notice if you have lower quality mp3s, and make you wanna upgrade the bitrate on your music files.
i have looked for this for sevral months and when i finly got it.wow wow i just love it
Tiffen is made in the USA! Good stuff. Purists may disagree! For the Pix I take it's plenty good enough. Just right for enhancing some black and white shots I wanted.
It's been over 2 months since I placed an order...no results.I will appreciate any suggestions. Sherman
The Model Number is somewhat missleading. This is not an HD DVD player. If you do not require the HD capability this unit or the 980H are excellent.
This camera case delivers on all the things it promises: Hard shell to protect the camera, velcro strap, inside pocket, and a carabiner, all convenient thing to have. But it is advertised as fitting the Canon Elph SD 1000, and it really does not. There is a ton of extra room so the camera slides up and down against the case even when it is in the pocket or velcro. The bulkiness of the case kind of defeats the purpose of having a small, compact camera. Does the job though, my camera is still in great condition1
I can't seem to find a pair of earbuds that will stay in my ears while I am jogging. I bought these hoping the design would stay in place. Unfortunately, they flop around, even when I am just walking. They also produce less volume than other earphones I use. Unless you press these up against your ears, the sound is tinny and lacks bass. Besides that, because of the design the cord does tend to get tangled up withe the earpieces. I will stick with earbuds for stationary listening and have purchased a set of headphones (Maxell HB-210) that wrap around my head to use while exercising.
Read the specs and this seems like the perfect camera for any outdoor sports enthusiast. Unfortunately, this is not the case.The biggest problem is that the LCD is useless in many outdoor situations. Since there is no optical viewfinder, this is a huge problem. Skiing in bright light - forget it. Skiing in flat light - forget that too. Whitewater - also guess and shoot. Trying to shoot mountain biking friends in the woods - good luck. I can't count the number of shots I lost this year because I had to guess where to shoot since the LCD was no use at all. And the shutter lag that seemed to crop up "in the field" did not help. Many, many frames with half a person or no person visible. At least I was not paying for film!Image quality is disappointing for a 6 megapixel camera. Color and resolution are fine under ideal conditions, but get outdoors in a less then perfect situation and things fall apart. Shots get blurry and color is poor. Using the digital zoom just multiplies your problems.The only reason I rated the camera as highly as I did is that it is compact and waterproof. You really can just shove it in a ski jacket pocket or life jacket pouch and not worry about it. Just grab it and shoot. No worries about water, cold, etc. There is some real value to this. Just don't be surprised when your pictures look like they were taken with a "point and shoot" style camera.If you can live without a waterproof camera, and want want good photgraphic results, look at other cameras.
Good: Cheap, (unofficial) Linux supportBad: Terrible software, Audio sync issue, CPU intensive, no remoteIncluded software (for windows) is just terrible, filled with bugs and awfully designed.Biggest issue with these TV tuners (seems common for a bunch of people - read the forums), after a while the audio looses sync with video. Starts with a delay of a couple of milliseconds and ends up lagging a couple of seconds. You have to restart the application to (temporarily) fix this. Also it's very CPU intensive. I have a Centino 1.7Ghz and it's consuming about 50% of CPU while the application is running.My last hope was that it will work in Linux better, but Linux support is alpha at best. There are no drivers for it in the kernel tree (as of 2.6.23.9) so you need external development drivers and firmware. After a couple of hours recompiling my kernel and all those drivers i still wasn't able to make it work. I successfully loaded the em2880 module and fired up mplayer, xawtv and zapping. Mplayer and xawtv don't work at all while zapping gets a scrambled signal and no sound.In conclusion i wouldn't recommend this product to anyone. Linux or windows.
This is a terrific enclosure. The unit is quiet, the heat dissipates quuickly, looks great. Overall the unit is a terrific enclosure for a real bargain price.
I could not find a 1GB memory card anywhere for my dad's Nikon Cool Pix camera. When in doubt, look at Amazon.Com for anything. Just type in what you are looking for and 9 out of 10 times you'll find what you're looking for. The price was amazingly low and I was able to have Amazon ship it directly to my dad. Doesn't get any better than that.
-1 Star for really Spartan packaging, the stick almost slipped out of the box!! Wanted to make sure it worked, so plugged it in and it worked fine. Did not feel a time lag due to the high capacity - had heard someone say something like that.It will be a while before I can fill this stick up, will update review if something untoward happens. So far, incredible deal and works just fine.
This is great for international travel, as you only need one international adapter to simultaneously charge all your gadgets. It's also great on a cruise ship, where there is frequently only one US-type plug on the desk where you can charge all your gear.In general, it's very sleek and compact and great for travel. Would be nice for hotels as well, so you don't have to spread your charging items all over the room, trying to find outlets. It isn't heavy or bulky. This is perfect to charge my cell phone, video player, iPod and laptop all at once. It does emit a small bright blue LED light when in use, so I wouldn't place this item right next to my bed, but it's OK in a hotel room... kind of acts as a bonus nightlight.
I've carried a Peak Loupe magnifier for about 30 years.Originally I bought one, 10x, to look at slides, but I've used it, and others,to look at everything; ' the world in a grain of sand' as William Blake says;the details on flowers, a pin head, an insect's eye, my finger nails (terrifying),(Also superb for threading needles: Stick the needle upright in Blu-tack so youhave one hand for the Lupe and one for the thread). I have even used it to getsplinters of glass or wood out of my, or my children's hands (we becamefascinated by skin at 15x in the process).In fact I can think of no better present for an enquiring child: Simple, sturdy,and truly magical.And you can discover new worlds everywhere: Even in traffic jams, airports,and (Loupes being discreetly tiny) long boring meetings, examining thetextures on your sleeve, the table, paper or steering wheel. Maybe avoidfingernails to begin with.
I received the DVDDr Premier Disc Repair System today and tried using it to fix a scratched DVD. It worked - it fixed the disc and I was able to make a backup of the disc on the computer.
I got this product because it had a microphone as well. I love how clear the webcam is and how easy an image can be adjusted; however, I have some difficulty with the microphone as others have relayed they can not hear me for video conferences.
This is my third muslin background by Westcott. I like the durability of this product and LOVE that it's washable. If you plan on shooting photographs of children, then getting a background that is washable is a must. The product comes with it's own case, which is another nice feature. I would recommend ironing the background before use, since the creases will appear in your pictures.A+
Bought this for my son. So far it has been a great DVD for the price.
I've owned nine digital cameras at one time or another, looking for the perfect one. The olympus E-20 came close except for the weight and that monsterious lens that scaried the hell out of people. Then i found the Fuji S7000, which is a great one and i thought nothing could ever beat it. So i was hesitant to buy the Olympus 8080 but was glad i did. As soon i handled the camera, i knew this was different. I love the camera more each day, it grows on you. It has licked most if not all the past problems associated with digitals. Speed in all departments and well, what you read in the specs is all true. and the price is also great. I was a little worried about the placement of the off and on button, but i got used to it.
I was shopping for a new receiver when mine broke. I purchased this system used and received a factory boxed systemfrom the seller. I was amazed that I got a full Home Theater System DVD/CD player for the price of a cheaper receiver alone ! The system is a complete joy to me. I recommend it 100%. It was like by one (Receiver), get three additions to it free. The sound is great and we love using it !
I only gave this 3 stars which may seem mean, but I found it impractical and badly designed for several reasons.1) It's large, if you use a desk, even with a flat screen it takes up a lot of room just to hold your keyboard and looks cluttered.2) The wrist pad is not very soft, it's also cheaply attached with sticky back Velcro strips which are not easy to line up.3) 2 of the four adhesive foot pads for elevating the platform were glued to their supposedly removable sticky peel offs, and I couldn't use them.4) It looks cheaply made.I suppose if you have the room, it's OK for someone who likes to have the keyboard elevated at an angle, but without even any room for a mouse pad (must be purchased and added separately) I didn't like it that much. I also thought it was quite expensive for what it is.
I broke my power cord to my lap top (it wore out because I always had it bend at the plug in site). I searched high & low for a new one. Every where I "shopped" had these for at least $70. Found this for $20 and am thrilled! Works great.
It is worth buying for simple uses like for seeing family and friends. I received as a gift. It is very portable and will sit just about anywhere and has a nice focus right on the front.I would recommend it.
It said it charges batteries and..........it does. What else could ya want? Its also inexpensive. I bought the charger and an aftermarket battery for less than a single Kodak branded battery alone. Screw Kodak!
I prefer the thin style filter because they don't adversely affect the amount of light reaching the sensor. They are much cheaper than a scratched lens! Great product which I highly recommend.
We needed a high speed HDmi cable to connect from our cable box to the HDTV, so we could receive all stations in high def. The cable company wanted $50.00 to buy theirs. I went on Amazon & found the same brand for 1/2 the price. It said it was for home theatre hook-up, but it works perfect for whatever you need a high speed HDmi cable for. And the brand, Monster, is the best!
This is a great curling iron. I tend to leave curling irons perched precariously on the edge of my bathroom counter after I'm done with them which leads to a lot of broken curling irons - not this one. It's very well made! It heats up in like 2 minutes. It has multiple heat settings so you don't fry your hair. I have elbow length hair and this iron is great for me. It might not be ideal for shorter hair because the barrel is so large.
I bought a P-10 from a non-Amazon online seller. I was sold by the glowing reviews, including those on Amazon and in Consumer Reports. I was willing to put up with the very high per print cost for great color and for the durable coating offered by the dye-sub technology.The first picture I printed was a landscape with an eggshell blue sky that was rendered in a deep violent turquoise. Nothing I could do on my PC fixed this, and the only advice I could get from Olympus customer service was to send the printer back (at my own expense). Some investigation revealed that other users shared these experiences.Subsequently I went to Best Buy and tried out about a dozen photo printers by Cannon, Epson, HP, and Sony. Compared to those, the Olympus P-10 was far and away the least faithful in its color reproduction.I finally settled on the Cannon IP6600D. The colors are beautiful, if a hair anemic, and the per print price is on the low end of photo printers. I would give it four or five stars. Then I took the P-10 to Goodwill and left it there.
I moved all my TV cables and associated video devices onto the closet shelf, behind my bedroom wall. The TV is a 46"flat screen and it looks like a large painting hung on the wall. Because all the wires go through the wall to the closet shelf directly, it leaves a nice clean look in the bedroom. The X10 POWERMID set makes all my associated video devices like the "cable cable box" and the "Blue-ray Player" work and perform as if they were still in the bedroom. The price of the X10 makes it very affordable too! They are easy to install just plug them into AC wall outlets, appropriately putting one with the antenna in the room with equipment to be controlled. I really like them and think they were the perfect solution for my situation.
I purchased this for my S3 IS. You will get tunnelling if you don't use this with the zoom fully extended but that's really what its for. It brings those distant targets just that much closer. The optics are high quality giving you sharp pictures. I've used off brand optics before on film slr's and they just don't compare to Canon's quality. They are worth the extra cost. The price I paid with Amazon was a bargain compared to brick and mortar shops I checked.
This remote is simply great. I recently purchased a surround sound system and needed a programmable remote so my wife could easily turn on the TV, watch a movie, or listen to music without having to know exactly what components to turn-on and what inputs they need to be set to. The key to this remote is the easy macro programming and customizable LCD labels. The built in RF signal is just awesome - I purchased the RF Expander at the same time and can now control the system from anywhere in the house - simply perfect for parties.
Great earphones. It does what it says it does. Good sound isolation, fits in to your ears. Only problem I had with this was that it fits little too tight on my ear. I wish I could've tried on before I made the purchase. Test the item if possible. It may be comfortable to some people, but for others, it really hurts to have it on for a long period of time.
I have used this product for the past 4 years. Never had any problems with it. It has always come with a stand that inverts your hands to force you to sit up straight and have correct posture. I have always just taken that stand off and used as a normal keyboard. Since this 2nd purchase of this keyboard(first one lasted 4 years) I have left the stand on. It is awsome! A little different to get used to but once you do you will see a big difference in your wrists.
Since my old amplfier dosn't have an optical digital input,I was worried about the sound quality, but it was fine for me. My amplifier does have bass & treble adjustments and I was able tune it somewhat.All the buttons are confusing, but if you follow the instructions everythig works as advertised. The five custom play catagories work well, but I am afraid that I am going to lose my programed custom catagories the first time we have a power outtage, and we have alot of them where I live. The player has a standby mode (using one watt) to hold the memory.
This device may look simple, and that is because it is. you just hook it up and volia! Internet to all your devices, just don't forget to get a good router! When it comes to networking I am not the brightest, but these were easy to figure out how to use and so far they work great. They seem very sturdy and the wall mounts make they easily accessible. We have two, one connected to the pcs and one that we use to connect all our gaming devices.
I purchased this remote in conjunction with an iTrip for my iPod video. I own a Honda Element, and looked for some time for a nice, integrated solution. This turned out to be the final piece in the puzzle.As the placement for the iTrip put the iPod out of safe reach, I needed a remote that would be easy to use, reliable, and would allow me to control all functions of the iPod--not an easy order, apparently. This remote does the job wonderfully. I do feel a little guilty using a remote control for an iPod that sits less than two feet away from me, but I justify it in the name of road safety.The only problem I've had with the remote is that it periodically takes matters into its own hands; that is, some of the commands seem to be randomly pushed. Overall, it's not a big deal. If you need a remote solution, particularly for a car, this is a great buy!
If you're used to using a standard Tivo Series 2/3 remote, this one will take a little getting used to. The TV Power and TV Input buttons are below the Instant Replay and Skip buttons instead of in the upper left corner of the keypad, and the Window/Aspect button is moved up to where the TV Power button should be. The slider normally used to switch between controlling 2 Tivos selects between controlling the Tivo and controlling the TV (which means only that the Channel Up/Down button controls the TV tuner when the slider is pushed to the right.) You actually can control two Tivos with this remote but it's complicated; you must reprogram the remote each time you want to switch devices. This product does, however, control the TiVo without requiring you to point the emitter directly at the DVR and all other keys have familiar positions and functions.
After reading many reviews on amazon and headphone forums, I committed to buying these Grado 325is. In the past, I have owned and loved a pair of ATH-m50's and Ultrasone dj1's, but never considered myself an audiophile. Reviews often value neutrality, but I wanted headphones that would transcend accuracy and make what I listen to beautiful.Recently, I got a short term job busking on the streets, making about 20-30 dollars an hour. Cash in hand, I went to a nearby brick and mortar headphone store. The gentleman allowed me to try a pair of Grados and I was hooked. The instruments sound life like and you'd swear ghosts are playing them in your room, the vocals are clear and crisp and the bass is perfect-- no muddiness, but enough thump to compliment the music. If I were to lay down any of my previous headphones or earbuds next to these Grados, they would disappear from my perception, the difference in quality is so vast.In construction and sound, Grados are not neutral; they are beautiful. And that's all I ever really wanted in a headphone.
I couldn't be happier with my ML-L3....Hasn't failed me yet. Allows me to finally eliminate all blur from my slow shots...
This product has superior sound quality, especiallly for this type of unit. The reception is very good, as well. Overall, I am completely satisfied with this product.
This unit sounds pretty good for the price.Features are nice and controls are intuitive.The one criticism I have is the AM tuner. This was one of the features I really wanted, however I was unable to tune in a single AM station.The FM is Crystal clear.Ipod control is nice, also nice to have aux input/output.Be sure to plan for room for swing down cradle the that holds Ipod. Once in it can be tucked out of the way.Cheers...
After a lot of searching I decided to try this cordless mouse and I LOVE the back and forward buttons. I would recommend
I bought this to charge up my daughter's iPod during our trip to the UK. It almost burned out the iPod. It is also very heavy and bulky and you probably will have to use an adapter too which makes it even more cumbersome. Not a recommended buy as far as I am concerned.
The printer arrived as promised and following the simple set up instructions, I was able to print my first document in less than 20 minutes. The print quality is outstanding! For home office or home use, this printer is a great value for the price.
Bought this from a shopping network. Remote lasted 2 weeks, ordered a new remote and it's been 30 days and no replacementremote has been sent.No fault of Amazon. But I have an 1100.00 TV on the wall and can't adjust anything. I will be shipping this back Monday !!!!Picture is good.
I bought this ugly little thing, on sale ta'boot, because I kept forgetting my main mp3 video player, thinking this would be a simple backup to keep in my backback as a reserve.It was easy to setup and operate since it had the common "search for stations" and "play music" function buttons as with most mp3 players. Battery life was ok, I just kept a pack of AAA batteries in my backpack and near door, when leaving the house, for quick change out. It holds file for when I need to print or copy to other machines or place. The headphones did not last me long, but typical for headphones for me, I go through about 5 a year. The size is easy since it I can keep it in my pant's pocket or shirt pocket with will notice of weight. Black is not considered a color, so I guess it has a nice shade :O)I would give this 4.5 stars as a multi-function mp3 player. Also, it has become my main player, because it can play most of my books on cd, that I transfer from my computer by the usb hidden in tooth. My other more expense mp3 players need special software to translate the audio books to play on them; this mp3 asks for nada, except for a battery now and then and it plays all my music and books and some of my odd wma files too:o) Happy-happy Joy-joy.Today, I have come looking to see if this was still available, I need one to load music on and send to my son in Montana, not sure how the fm is in glacier county, but he can listen to my crazy music with ease.
I purchased this for a bedroom and have it on a wall bracket. It was easy to install, has good sound for it's size and the picture is great.Only comment is on some older TV shows the backgrounds can be a bit too dark. I've tried playing with the setting but it doesn't help much. I would recommend this Samsung. It's a good TV at a great price.
Radeon has been my video card of choice for some time now. This card offers decent preformance for a great price. FYI, if your looking for the best graphics, go with a 8500. For everyone else, go with this card. I know I did.
This works awesome and keeps the flawless operaton of the computer and attachments free of spikes and burnouts from surge.
I wear glasses but this set is still very comfortable. It is very light-weight, which certainly helps. I think it is well worth the purchase price. The switch for music vs audio for movies appears to my ears to make no difference. Extender cord and plug adapter which comes with it are a useful touch.
The filter provides the protection I intended for the lense. I remove it when I am shooting in "safe" situations and remount it when shooting in difficult, crowded or situations where protection is imperative
Very dissatisfied with our DVDR985. We have had consistent problems with this DVD recorder and stopped using it completley about two months ago. We get the message "disk error" when disks are finalized. In addition, we tried many different brands of DVD+R and DVD+RW blank discs according to instructions in the manual, and all we ended up with was scraps of useless plastic - wasted many DVD's at $1 to $3 each. A firmware upgrade was performed per the directions on the Philips website earlier this year. This did not solve the problem. In order the machine record, we found that Sony DVD+R disks will work if it follows a tedious procedure of starting the record, waiting for the machine to freeze, power itself off, so it can be turned on again. After 5 or 6 attempts, the recorder appears to work properly, but then it will not finalize - we get the typical "Disk Error". We have already purchased a replacement DVD Recorder from a competitor to Philips that functions correctly everytime we burn and finalize a DVD.
It's wonderful. A doze of channels could be received when setup to on-the-air, including most of those DTV of course; even when setup to cable, without any subscription,I could still get a lot of channels. (Columbus, Ohio)
This are very well made, and sound very clear, I have not had any problems with it. They look very nice. The only problem is that when you install them, the magnet is very hard to put in if you do not have enough space. The magnet with the wire connectors has a bigger diameter than the front of the tweeter. Do not pay overpriced tweeters.
I had a Garmin i3, which was OK, but I wanted to upgrade to a GPS that included spoken street names. The nuvi 360 has that, plus it has Bluetooth that links with my BlackBerry for hands free phone operation in my truck. It works very well, and I am very satisfied. I also bought the friction dash mount, so everything can be completely removed from view. Good stuff.
This is a great digital picture frame. It is the second one I bought, and works great with a super picture. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to buy this type of product.
Buttons have become less responsive over time and now I cannot ever lower the volume which is a constant aggravation-- will have to replace.
The switch on our Hoover vacuum cleaner broke, this one looked like it would work and it did, it fit perfectly. I didn't have to use the neon lamp feature as the switch actually sets inside the body of the vacuum cleaner and is operated by a remote lever. In addition, this switch is rated higher than the original so I will probably never have another problem with it. Certainly cheaper than having it repaired at a shop or replacing an otherwise good vacuum cleaner.
I needed to replace the front speakers in my 1985 Toyota Supra. I had previously replaced the OEM ones many years ago with what were a really great set of Polk speakers, but the Polks had given up the ghost (cones literally fell apart from age).I tested a new set of Clarion SRG921C speakers bought at Best Buy along with these Pioneers. The Clarions had a little more and "crisper" high end (but they also seemed more "tinny" or "brassy"), and had good mid-range, but their bass was absolutely non-existent. These Pioneers had almost as much high end without sounding "tinny", had just as much mid-range, and had FAR more bass than the Clarions, although still not as much or as clear bass as the old Polks did.I wish things were still like the old days where you could go into the audio electronics department of a store and switch the same stereo system to different speakers to quickly check/test them out side by side, but apparently those days are gone. I would like to have been able to try out some of the higher-dollar 3 1/2 -inch speakers to see if they would put out more and better bass than these Pioneers so as to be worth the extra expense. However, in the absence of that ability, at about $40 a pair these Pioneers put out pretty good sound for a very reasonable price.Hopefully this review will be helpful to others.
We bought the refurbished one and it was a miracle of miracles in Eastern Europe.We drove from Hungary to Poland to Czech to Austria and ended in Venice. It was easy to use and got us there safe and sound. It didn't know construction or brand new roads but we managed. It is tricky on the very old and tiny center of city streets in these ancient city. Twice we had to park and walk around to find a small hotel on a pedestrian only street but still it worked most wonderfully.
I am very pleased with this all-in-one printer. I have had several brands of printers, and my preference has always been Lexmark. They are easy to operate. I love the automatic feed on this model. I didnt realize what I've been missing all these years without it. The seller was very quick in shipping and in addressing my questions.
Very cool toy if you get a good deal.
Received as expected in their Sony sealed original box!The package even comes with an hologram as a Sony sign of authenticity...
Prior to getting this remote, I have had a separate remote to control my TV, VCR, DVD Player, AV Receiver, and Cable box. I had gotten used to having to switch between remotes to do different things. My TV, DVD, Receiver and VCR are all Sony, so I did get multiple uses out of some, since each remote could be programmed to control another Sony device; however it was still a bit cumbersome.That was until I got this remote. I have messed with universal remotes in the past, and only got so-so performance and functionality out of them, but this one was different. The set up was long, but was pretty easy to do; the hardest thing in fact was getting behind my entertainment center, and having to lift up some of my peripherals to get the model numbers which is essential in order to have this remote work properly. Another thing about the setup is that you need to be a bit technically savvy because the software does ask you questions about what input your TV needs to be on for different devices to work, as well as what settings the receiver needs to be on. It was pretty simple for me, but others who are not familiar with how the devices work together will have problems. The literature says that it has over 5000 models, and for me all of my devices were recognized, even my XBOX 360 is now able to be controlled from this remote, something I did not expect it would be able to do. For me I can control every one of my devices directly from one remote, while all buttons on the remote do not match up directly with all the buttons on my receiver remote, the Harmony has a bright LCD screen to control every function on my receiver and every other device in my setup, for example because of the DVD player model number I supplied it, it knows my DVD player is a 5 disc changer the remote's LCD screen has the ability to switch between each DVD.The Harmony comes with setup software and a USB cable so you can connect it directly to your PC in case you need to run the setup software again to tweak the settings and actions on the remote. If you want to control a different device in your setup, all you have to do is press the "Device" button on the remote and scroll through the LCD screen to select the device you want to control, and the remote basically turns into the remote for the selected device. If you choose to control the cable box, then remote knows to turn the channels through the cable box, and not the TV, if you control the DVD player, the remote can play the DVD, eject, go to the DVD menu...you get the point. While this is cool, the coolest thing about the Harmony is the one touch activity buttons, which is perfect for people who are tired of having to do many things just to do one thing, or for people who simply don't know what to do. These "Activity" buttons do everything that needs to be done by only pressing a single button. For example, before the Harmony, if I wanted to watch a movie on my TV, I had to have1) The receiver set to DVD,2) The TV set to input 53) DVD player needs to be turned on.Now I am able to do all of this with the simple press of the "watch movie button" on the remote, pressing this button will do all the above steps for you. The default action for these buttons is turning all other devices off, so pressing the "watch movie" button turned my cable box off, which is not what I wanted to happen, no problem, I just went into the setup software and tweaked the DVD action to leave the Cable Box on. Plugged my remote to my PC, pressed "update remote" and after few moments, the new actions are programmed to the remote.What about other activities that don't have a specific button on the remote for it, say for example, I want to play the XBOX 360. No problem, Just press the "More activities" button and the LCD screen displays all the actions you can do with your given devices. So for me to play the XBOX360, I just press "More Activities" scroll down to and select "play XBOX360", and the Harmony does the following automatically1) The TV goes to Input 52) The Receiver goes to "TV"3) The XBOX 360 turns on4) The Cable box stays on5) And if they are on, the DVD, and VCR player turns offpretty cool huh?I am very satisfied and pleasantly surprised with the performance and functionality of the Harmony. It is literally replaced all of my other remotes, which will save me in batteries. I originally thought I would still need my other remotes for not so obvious things I might want to set, but it seems like the Harmony can control everything you might need to do. Of course there would be a slight learning curve in figuring out the buttons, but all of the basic and even some not so basic things can easily be controlled through the Harmony.If you are getting this for someone who has no idea how TV's, receivers, DVD, VCR players work together then they will have problems setting the remote up, and if you are able, do them a BIG favor of setting it up for them. After its set up properly, I think anyone would be able to use it with the ease of the one touch activity buttons. Now even my wife can watch a DVD when I'm not in the house without having to call me all the time.I originally was going to give this remote 4 stars because of the potentially complicated setup process for some consumers, but once the remote is set up properly, I don't think it could get any simpler. The ease of use and functionality after the setup process is near perfect, therefore the Harmony 670 gets 5 stars! What a great product.
I bought the Sony KDF55E Projection LCD TV in 2006 and have no complaints. It is viewable from anywhere in the room. It's about 12" deep and not a flat panel TV but it is a flat screen TV. When I play certain HD programming, you can sure tell the difference in resolution. It's really quite amazing how beautiful a National Geographic Special program can be in true High Defenition. I love it! And of course the Sony surroundsound system I got at the same time adds to the experience.Note that I have a nice, smaller TV in my bedroom that's hooked up to my laptop computer and a DVD player and my Klipsch Pro-Media 2.1 speakers(awesome). I don't watch the big Sony TV that much so it's got low miles. I mention that because in August of 2010 I got the first message when I turned it on that the bulb was nearing it's life expectancy and should be replaced. It's been over a year and I still get the message every time I turn it on, but the picture is perfect and I'm waiting for a sign that it's really about to go out. I hear it's about $200-$250 for the new bulb.Overall I'm very happy with the TV set. But next time I probably won't go quite so big.
This is a very cool overall camera! The zoom is average, but the picture quality is AMAZING!!! I use the cheapest film around and my brother is a camera freak and my camera still takes better pictures than his! I have had it for 5 years and I LOVE IT!!!If you want a nice camera with great qualityGET IT :&#62;)
I bought it because it was cheap, and looked simple. I'm not a gamer or anything, and I like simple, subdued computer systems for my video editing work...without a lot of BS clutter on the keyboard/mouse. I've been using this keyboard/mouse combo for a couple of years now.The little legs that prop up the back of the keyboard broke off pretty easily. And that's just from typing on a desk...not from playing video games on the couch using the keyboard in my lap to control a machine gun. I replaced them with some big rubber feet (those clear stick-on ones), and it's rock solid now, and won't slip around on the desk at all.The wireless works fine when the receiver is on the same desk. So it doesn't give you much freedom, but it's SO nice not having wires attached. However, I find that when I move the keyboard off my editing desk, to my other work area in front of my 46" LCD, the range is only about 4-5 feet before it starts to fail. And it has to have a perfect line of site...as just a beer bottle will drop the connection or cause malfunctions.Cheap drugstore brand batteries seem to last forever in both the mouse and keyboard...like MONTHS of continuous/all day use. Since I started using Eneloop rechargeable batteries, they only seem to last a few days before the connection gets unstable...especially when 4-5 feet away from the receiver.This is apparently an out-of-date/deactivated model, so I'd suggest spending your money on a newer/more powerful model.
I wasn't really sure what I was getting into in trying to create a wireless network in my house. I had read several articles that gave conflicting signals on ease of installation. Although I am comfortable using computers both at home and at work, I am by no strecth a techie. My network was to consist of an IBM desktop and an iBook with an Airport card installed.I decided to take the plunge and picked the Linksys based on nothing more than it being available and at a good price. The installation of the router could not have been simpler. Within five minutes it was installed and my internet connection was working perfectly. It went so well in fact that I was convinced it couldn't be that easy. I was sure that the iBook would never connect. Imagine my pleasant surprise when the iBook connected perfectly and at a speed that I could not discern from the wired desktop connection. One note, forget the printed instructions. The included disk gives step-by-step instructions that worked flawlessly.
Purchased this battery as a replacement for the 4-year old dying battery on my x60 Thinkpad. I am happy to report that the item arrived to me well packaged in a box sealed with a Lenovo sticker and serial number. As others have reported, this certainly appears to be a new and authentic Lenovo replacement.The battery is identical in shape and form to the original extended battery I'm replacing; so, no issues related to compatibility. After inserting the new battery, I checked the Power Manager settings which states the date of manufacture is Dec 2, 2010. I purchased the battery February 7th, 2011. This is info is great because it tells me that this battery hasn't been sitting on some warehouse shelf for an extended period of time, slowly losing its ability to hold a charge (this is known to happen with some other manufacturers). Also, in case you're wondering, after fully charging the battery, the Power Manager is reporting about 5 hours 10 minutes of charge time (I have the machine set to "maximize battery life").In sum, very pleased with the purchase.
If you were a daily AvantGo user like me forget about it now! No more news,weather or movie times in one is easy sync - Avantgo doesn't work with Macs and Palm Tungstens!!!!! Vindigo also does not support Palm os 5 for Macs. and VersaMail doesn't work either!Also there is another very annoying design flaw mentioned in the editorial review - the voice memo button is triggered too easily.The Tungsten T3 is great looking and worked well in every other way. But as a diehard Mac user I had no choice but to return it!
I purchased the Maxtor Shared Storage II 1TB version back in April 2008. I was looking at the Western Digital World Edition but the sales staff at 3 different retail outlets assured me that Maxtor SSII was the way to go.I conducted all my research prior to purchase looking for reviews etc. User feedback was small, but nothing too revealing. Both the Australian editions of PC World & PC Authority Magazine gave it (1TB model) the thumbs up. PC Authority stated their review was an update over the review of the 500mb device which was the machine of choice in their April 2007 review.None of the 3 (reputable) retailers I visited had any working & connected display models of any brand set-up to demonstrate or compare. All assured me the Maxtor SSII 1TB was Vista ready to go out of the box, although nobody I asked had any personal hands-on experience with them. One pointed out that the box said it was Universal Plug n play, so it must be that simple. I pointed out that's not quite how it works and it is very misleading to suggest that.Next, I trawled the Seagate/Maxtor web-site looking for feedback in their forums. zilch. No specific references to any problems, particularly in the installation forums. Okay, so far nothing bad. Good omen, or so I thought, and went ahead and purchased.So, here's what happened:Day 1 was spent trying to configue and set up to run on my Vista machines via a wired ethernet LAN. Supplied software installed but nothing happened. Poured over the friendly manuals and realised that there was no reference to Vista, only to Windows or Macintosh in the manual and "Quick" start guide.Night 1 Off to the Seagate/Maxtor web-site. Checked for newer manuals and did a seach through their forums for any reference to Vista. That took me to their download pages for new software & firmware. Bear in mind that Vista had been on the market 15 months and they couldn't even be bothered with including updated software inside their hermatically sealed box. The rest of the night was spent downloading overnight the image disk (180 mb)of the software (Vista version) needed to run the device.Day 2. Burned D/loaded image to CD-ROM. Installed the software and presto, it loaded into Vista. Next, spent a few hours searching with a magifying glass the MAC address, model no. & serial no on the label on the back. Yes, that's how small it was. Then back to the friendly manual to set-up the LAN connection to my PCs. When the supplied software failed to find it, I deferred to Vista Network & Control Centre and did a search the old fashioned way and found it.Now it behaves like that old Irish joke about the 2 Irishmen (I'm part Irish) testing the car's turn indicators to see if they work (You know the answer: "Now it's working, now it isn't, now it's working....")Well it's like this, it works when I reboot the PC, and use the Maxtor "Easy" Manage software to find the drive and establish the connection. It has this allegedly "user friendly" web interface which is just plain woeful. Most of the time it does not recognise even the most basic of user and password to gain access and do anything. I then run my scheduled backup, and after that the drive disappears off the network. The backup software backups up the files okay, but the software log says it failed. I can check the files via Windows Explorer, but not the Maxtor desktop icon for my drive. I then reboot the PC and go through the whole process again of establishing the connection.Maxtor's website support is pathetic at best and I can see this device becomming a doorstop very soon. Why? - Because if I have to return the device to Maxtor under warranty, I cannot clear any sensitive data off it before I do so. Secondly, in the Australian market, like elsewhere they replace only with refurbished units and past experience with Maxtor was not good in that regard. Believing in my persistence & experience I thought I could succeed, but no nirvana achieved with this device unfortunately.I have been around PCs since the early 80s and this is the worst device I have ever had the misfortune to purchase and are a total disgrace to Seagate/Maxtor. If you are a pc novice, I'm afraid you won't stand a chance with it. Overall rating on a scale out of 10, I would give it 1.In comparison, a week later I purchased and installed a Canon MX-850 Multi-Function Printer. I had it's software installed on 3 pcs (2x Vista, 1 XP/Linux), connected to the network and all working within an hour and it hasn't missed a beat since. The longest part of the job was unpacking from the carton (about 20 mins). My rating out of 10, 9.So that's the good and bad of it.Share your experience (good &/or bad) and let's hear from you.
I should have read more of the reviews....this is a player only. It says it has a screen, but it is not the screen for viewing the movies. You have to hook this up to a TV. It is cute though.
I got this camera as a Christmas present back in 2005, I believe. First... to respond to people complaining about how long the flash takes after you take a picture; After you take the picture, push the "playback" button and it shortens the time dramatically for the flash to re-load, and it goes straight to the picture. Also, BUY RE-CHARGEABLE batteries. For those who think simple AA batteries are going to last are just plain silly. It doesn't take that much common sense to realize that is all it takes. And that goes for MOST digital camera's. Just think of how much power these little machine's are using!I really, really enjoyed my camera while it lasted. However, after the first time I ever dropped it (about 5 months after having it), it was never the same. I dropped it as the lens was fully zoomed out, and the "flaps" that cover the lens broke off, and the outer lens was cracked. Thankfully, it was put back together. Although the "flaps" were gone, it still worked fine. It just made funny noises when it was on. Many of the pictures I took with this camera came out very professional looking, and I was very pleased. I took it everywhere with me, and I loved it while it lasted. After a couple more drops, the battery cover will not go back down all the way- even tho it can still turn on, the strap loop has broken off, the area around my zoom button is cracked, and the entire camera won't go back together fully.However, after all of this trauma.. it still held up! It was just earlier this year, when I brought it to Florida with me that it reached it's final days. I was hiking, and taking pictures as I went along, and all of a sudden, I took a picture and there were extreme bright, white lines across the picture. It looked like a very over exposed picture, like I had mistakingly put it on the wrong setting. Unfortunately, there was no fixing this. :( I have figured that something has been knocked off balance after being dropped so much, and it finally stopped working at it's full potential. Ironically enough, I can still take pictures inside with the flash, and get decent pictures. With a little bit of help from paintshop or photoshop, I have been lucky enough to fix some pictures.At this point, the camera is absolutely useless. It saddens me because I had a lot of great luck with this camera. As a photographer, I couldn't complain about the way my pictures came out. It really depends on how you take them and if you can work the camera right. The settings and menu are pretty easy to navigate, the buttons are in the right spots (for me at least), and I could hold this camera in my hand for hours and it'd never get uncomfortable.The Pro's:- when the vivid color option is used, the camera delivers some beautiful, vibrant colors. Especially blues!!-decent size LCD screen-easy to use buttons and menu-good quality pictures when put on the right settings-comfortable fit in your hand, or jeans pocketThe Con's:-cheap, plasticy feel to the camera. Especially with no batteries in it!-the strap loop was the cheapest thing on the camera-very, very bright flash which made it hard to get pictures the first time around. by the 3rd flash (red-eye reduction flash), people would move or squint, etc...-flimsy "flap" that covered the lens, could be improved because it broke off instantly when I first dropped it.I'd recommend this camera to anyone who needs a simple, easy to use camera. Mine didn't last as long as I wish it would have, but it was fun while it did. I wish it were $72 when I wanted to buy it!! If you do buy it, just be sure to take care of it... try not to drop it because it will never be the same if you do!!
The GPS works well with only a few problems. When you enter in a town some times it comes up with the wrong one and will not let you correct it. Their are ways around it, you just have to use the map function and pinpoint the location that way. It makes for a nice side seat driver, one that knows where it is going.
Have been using this for more than 3 years with my WB Passport. Still looks new (some % goes to the fact that, I keep my products very clean) and seems to go for 10 more years. But, seems little bigger for WD Passport. Should be perfect size for portable hard disks from other brands.
Yeah, the Zen is awesome. I debated back and forth for about three months over buying the Zen and the iPod. Eventually, I decided on the Zen. Why? Mainly for the issue of the battery of the iPod. From what I understand, the iPod's battery dies and will not hold a charge after about 18 months. And, when it dies, Apple replaces if for $100 and doesn't even send back your original iPod - so all the music which you put on it is lost. This does not seem to be the case with the Zen. However, now that Creative has (or is coming out with) a 40 GB version of the Zen touch model, that might be a better purchase, simply because the battery seems to last much longer. I can get the Zen's batter to last for about 9 hours on 20% contrast and a 5 second backlight, while still skipping tracks frequently.Also, the headphone jack problem has been mentioned in some of the previous reviews. From what I understand, that problem was an earlier model of the Zen and Creative has fixed the headphone jack. I certainly have not had any problems with mine. Definitely a good buy!
The APC UPB10 powerpack comes with no cabling, no 'nuthin. Just a battery that shuts off after 15 minutes of runtime. I've been using it as a paperweight.
Nascar logo like somebody else encountered. But it does what it does. The scanning portion of the &#34;scanner&#34; is not true. You have to program everything in vs. being able to scan for frequencies. Maybe I'm missing something. Hey .. it does what it does.
The JBL On Stage II Speaker and Docking Station for I pod has a great sound and in addition is very easy to carry on. Is a very good price for the quality of the sound. My friends and I, are very happy with this.
I should have paid a little more, for a more sturdy model. This one moves around too much. Not as convienient as another might be.
I've had this stand for a year and a half and I can't imagine working without it. I use a dual monitor setup with a MacBook Pro or Air and a Thunderbolt display (previously a Cinema Display). The mStand raises the laptop to the ideal height. It looks good on my desk and matches my other Apple products. It's sturdy and the cable management hole is useful.I thought the mStand might function as a heat sink, but the rubber pads prevent it from doing so by leaving a small gap between the bottom of the laptop and the stand surface. Perhaps removing the pads would help with heat transfer, but it's not a big deal to me.This stand is so nifty that two of my co-workers bought it shortly after they saw me using it.
Purchased this for my laptop (it was supposed to match the Rangemax modem). The adapter was not being recognized by my machine, and I contacted customer service. The customer service rep was obviously from India (suprize!). Unfortunately my inquiry was not resolved and I returned the product back. Probably would explore other brands next time around.
I just got my Belkin G700 Sony CLIE T series Keyboard today. I bought it through ebay and paid less than 40 dollars, which included shipping and insurance. I have to say, after initial use on my T615C (OS 4.1)...it works wonders! I really like the structure of the case and how it holds the PDA very securely. I am still amazed by the mechanism it uses for opening/closing of the keyboard. It does this very smoothly, but I am a bit worried that it may fail because it feels rather flimsy...but from what I've heard it's very dependable.I heard that there were numerous driver issues with the keyboard but after loading the most recent (June, 2003) drivers from the Belkin website I had very litle problems. The driver failure after PDA sleeps has also been fixed. On almost all my word processing programs, I am able to type VERY fast and have an instantaneous response on the screen. The programs I was successful in typing were: All of Sony's built in planning functions (Memo, Address, etc.), SheetToGo (like Excel), and BugMe.The feedback on the keyboard feels just like a full size laptop keyboard. The only problem is that the right shift key feels just a tiny bit too far to the right and the spacebar must be hit close to the center in order for it to work. However, this keyboard has many advantages compared to other keyboards like the Targus Stowaway Ultra-thin. The Ultra-Thin lacks a whole row of numbers at the top while the Belkin has a seperate one. This allows the keyboard to have more functions and type much more naturally. The adapter port for charging the PDA is a bit difficult to insert, but again that's a minor issue. Other keyboards I have seen also have been too small or the keys too tiny, or the feedback too low. Belkin seems to have got it just right.The only software that I have problems with is WordToGo from the DocumentsToGo suite. It seems to crash (Fatal Exception) with keyboard use no matter what I've tried, whether it's editing an old document or creating a new one. The menu function on the keyboard also only works to bring down the menu but doesn't allow me to use the arrows on the keyboard to select an option. However, after talking to both the DocumentsToGo (DTG) and Belkin technical support, I have pretty much concluded that Palm OS 4.1 is the culprit. It looks as though the all problems have been fixed in OS 5.0 and the best thing to do is upgrade DTG to the most recent version (6.0). I'm still hoping I can somehow fix the WordToGo crash issue by getting better keyboard support for my 4.0 version of DTG. I found a relatively easy way to compensate for this though...I just use &quot;Memo&quot; to type everything I need and I just copy and paste it into WordToGo! *I heard WordSmith may have better compatibility*This sure is one cool keyboard and I highly recommend especially at the ridiculous cheap price you can buy it through ebay. It's safe to say that you CAN use this like a laptop. I just wish I had a newer model of the CLIE, since it looks as though those models have no problems with WordToGo. :)
if you're really not into &quot;huge&quot; screens for your TV viewing, this might be for you. The VCR is very nice, playback looks great, and so does programs you record. Great picture, sound could be a little better, but for a TV/VCR, it ain't too bad. It has many features. Video games look great on it. My only complaint, it's not multi-standard!
I found the monitor to be very useful,wish it had a battery so i could review electricity usage information even while its unplugged.Other than that no complaints.Seems a little pricey for what you get but it has paid for itself already!Seems to be sturdy,Much easier to read the display if you hook it to the outlet through an extension cord, wish that a small cord was built into the back.
This lens is extremely sharp, better than much more expensive zooms, because it is a quality Canon fixed lens. It's great for detailed portrait and nature, but the focus doesn't go to macro levels. This can however be solved with an inexpensive macro adaptor.
I'm really not sure what to say about the bad reviews of this product. I can't imagine why anyone would not be impressed by the sound coming from these tiny cube speakers. As they did not mention it in their reviews, I can only assume that the people who were unhappy with their products did not read the instructions (it is fairly simple to figure out) and play the setup DVD that came with it. Before running the AdaptIQ program, the system sounds decent. Then I ran the software and the system literally came alive and adjusted itself perfectly to my room (it's an odd &quot;L&quot; shape and I was getting an unbalanced sound at first).In terms of music listening, I have not heard anything that matched the spaciousness in this price range. I listened to a lot of products and the Lifestyle system blew me away. Its music processing changed a regular stereo CD into a surround sound experience which was 20 times better than a traditional dolby processing in a traditional receiver. This also works well with TV and radio.If you are looking for a great sounding product with an elegant appearance and a simple setup, then go with a Bose Lifestyle system. Just run the setup software. :P
This review assumes you already know that Harmony Remotes are "activity based" and programmed via your PC. So, if you are trying to decide *which* Harmony to get, I can recommend the 550. I also own the Harmony 670 and I like the 550 better because you can program activities (e.g., Watch TV or Play DVD) into the buttons adjacent to the LCD. On the 679, there are hard pre-printed activity buttons along the top edge. The range and power is good. The remote uses regular batteries so there is no cradle to plug in. And it's less than $100. In this price ranage it's a great remote. One gripe: the Channel +/- and Volume +/- are curved switches around the cursor circle. It's just a pain that the buttons you use the most don't feel like any button on any remote you ever used before. It might make your thumb crazy.
I purchased this lens for my Rebel XTI. It's cold here in the Mid Atlantic region now and I've had limited opportunities to use this lens thus far. Over the weekend I attended an indoor motor sports event. At the risk of appearing to be a redneck, it was actually a monster truck show at an indoor sports arena. I hadn't planed on using the 50mm lens as I had my 18 to 55mm f3.5-5.6 that came with the camera which at the wider end would give me a greater panoramic view of the venue and the participants within the arena. My problem with the zoom lens was that there was not enough light even at ASA 1600 to freeze the action. On program AE (P) the shutter speed was down around 1/15 and any motion came out blurred. I tried using the built in flash with poor results. The built in flash just doesn't reach out far enough to illuminate the action approximately 75 feet away. I switched over to the 50mm 1.4 and set the camera for TV and the shutter speed at 1/125. I shot over eighty photographs (without flash) of the event with spectacular results. The aperture ranged from a wide of f1.8 to about 2.4. Some of the photos were slightly blurry, which I attributed to camera shake but the majority came out fine. This lens is well worth the price if you do any shooting in natural light and need the faster shutter speeds.
GREAT RADIO. LITHIUM BATTERY ALOT BETTER THAN STRAIGHT CRANK AS WITH OTHER MODLES. WE TAKE RADIO CAMPING, GREAT RECEPTION NO PROBLEMS. PHONE CHARGER NOT REALY INTENDED TO CHARGE PHONE, AT LEAST NOT PRACTICAL WAY. YOU COULD BE CRANKING FOR QUITE SOME TIME AND NOT GET MUCH CHARGE. THAT IS THE ONLY DOWNSIDE TO RADIO. OTHER THAN THAT, EXCELLENT. STRONGLY RECOMMEND.
This external hard drive is very stylish as well as useful. It is fast, easy to use, and has enough space to store all the data and multimedia a typical modern user would have.
This product is a precious product in Mac of an old type. Because I did not sell in Japan, I purchased it here.
I bought this toy about 3 weeks ago after I saw it on my friends car. Unlike his model (C320) this one also use the "text to speech" feature which makes it much cooler. I used it a few time and overall it's doing the job very nicely. Installing it was easy and using it is a "no brainer". The only challenging part was to deal with the OS upgrade through Garmin's site and to figure out how you can get more POI for this device (which BTW I'm still trying to figure it out). Bottom line, if you need to get around, this little guy will take you there.
A Router should work "out of box" This one didn't! It appears to be related to PPPoE broadband connections which are common for DSL.
product was easy to set up and use, worked great with my marine fm radio.
Although it is not built to the &quot;tank&quot; standards that the higher end Antec cases it's certainly no cheapie by any stretch of the imagination. The 300W power supply rivals many rated at 400W and higher. Interior is just right for a mini ATX motherboard but really no more. I've built a few systems with this case and for systems without many additional drives it delivers great value.
I hate to waste paper and seldom need color so this black only Brother laser that prints on both sides meets almost all of my needs. You will have to go to a second screen to click on double sided printing. I plugged it in, Windows Vista, Windows 7, my Linux ASUS netbook, and my Mac all found the printer automatically and printed with no problems.Now if the damn web designers would limit their information to just 2 pages and not 2 and a little bit more I would be happy.
I brought this product because it's cheap.However, I'm really disappoint about the quality of the product - the finishing of the filter was the worst filter ever seen.When I took the picture of the Moon, I saw 2 Moons so I had to remove the filter.It's useless!!!
This is the second of this product I have purchased. Really like the reliability; the size; and the price. Will continue to purchase this product as long as I continue to have good luck with it. Have no complaints about the 2 I have. Thank you for having a great product available.
This hub is small, well constructed and works perfectly out of the box. Simple and effective.
This is a fabulous computer bag. It is not your typical male model. It actually works as a carry-only-one-bag. All the compartments are great. It looks like a fashion bag.
I am so glad to have invested in this scanning pen (just sorry I didn't think of it earlier!). I used to spend hours of my days typing up quotes for papers, and now I can have the quote ready without any typing in the time it would take to highlight. The accuracy is great - around 98% for me, with some difficulty when the text is heavily marked up or with hyphens at the end of a line. It also doesn't seem to recognize superscript very well, but that's not a problem for me. I don't know how it compares to other scanning pens, since this is my first one, but in any case I would highly recommended it for students and scholars!
I got this Item in 3 days it was nice and clean works great. The Itrip was in its original package and had all the instructions in great shape.
I am well satisfied with this purchase. It works well and I've had no problems with any skips on a disc.
This TV exceeded my expectations. Two HDMI inputs is great. The picture takes my breath away every time I walk in the room. I had a limited width space for the TV and would have had to go to a smaller screen with any other brand.
The unit is not only slick looking, but also is very easy to operate. I did not even need to look at the manual that much to get it going. Dubbing is only one push of a button. If you have at least some general knowledge about technology you would not have any problems like reviewer: ElectronicsExpert "sheryl_i". I strongly disagree with her on everything she said. I find everything quite the opposite.The only problem I have encountered, and I have had this recorder for 3 months now, is that you have to find the media which works for you. Some of the newer x8 speed Memorex and TDK cause my recorder to restart and that annoys me. So I use x4 speed media and everything works great.I would recommend using Ritek x4, x8 speed dvd-r that work perfect for me (I have tried quite a few brands). And always remember to finalize the disk, so it can be played back on other dvd players.I give this recorder 5 stars!!!PS. Another feature I love is to record in flexible mode. If you need to record a show or transfer a tape that is say 2.1 hours that's when you use the flexible recording feature. No need to use LP(4hours) and get bad quality playback. With flexible recording you get a very decent qaulity picture as well.
heats up fast. keeps the heat through out the whole session. doesnt leave it frizzy. leaves it smooth and the curls really last. the long swivel cord is really convinent. especially for a mother of 2 and cant stay in one place.. gives me moving room.. but in one word AWESOME!!
Like many others, I gave up on my Amazon order and got it directly from Archos. I've been happily playing with it for the last couple days and really quite happy. To be fair, I am upgrading from the Archos 604 Wifi so I am already pretty well familiar with Archos' little quirks and such. I also have a brand new iPod Touch which is a great product in its own way. Overall I think this product is worthy of a 5 star rating because it offers the most bang for the buck as it were, amazing features at a moderate price.As is my wont, I start with the things I love:1) 160 GB, whats not to love about that? My brand new laptop has only 80GB, crazy to think that this little handheld PMP has more storage than my laptop or my desktop either for that matter!2) Awesome screen resolution: Wow thats a lot of pixels for such a small screen.3) Touch screen interface, very sensitive, and quite usable with or without a stylus (unlike the Touch which is not so sensitive).4) If you purchase the Video Podcast and Cinema plugins from Archos ($40) you can watch just about any video on this baby without any tedious conversions (unlike the iPods).5) Beautiful and colorful user interface, nice improvement on 604. I especially like being able to see what the next and previous songs on the playlist are, the Now Playing screen is nicely laid out.6) Wifi is amazing, you can play videos off of your desktop computer or copy files from other computers. In fact, I was even able to automatically upgrade the Archos firmware just by connecting to Wifi.7) Opera browser ($30 plugin) is very nice browser, works well with touch screen and supports YouTube and some other streaming video interfaces.8) Fantastic DVR dock allows you to output to pretty much any kind of cable and watch at nice resolution on the monitor of your choice. This also includes a great remote control with a Blackberryish keyboard; again this is something I don't see available for iPods.9) Dedicated volume button (not available on Touch or 604).10) You can actually edit, rename, delete, etc music, videos, playlists etc. on the 605 itself, you don't have to hook it up to a PC every time you want to make the slightest change or delete something you don't need anymore. This is perhaps one of my biggest gripes about iPods in general.11) Built-in viewing stand, how clever is that?12) Indicator lights: I like the fact that you can see when the battery is charged, when the hard drive is running, if the TV-Out is on or the power is on without flipping through menus or turning the device on.13) Playlist editing/saving etc seems to work a lot better than it did on the 604. Just the fact that you can do this on the unit itself is a nice feature in comparison to iPods!14) I can use the drive as a data backup and it doesn't messup my music or cause undue delays like it did on my 604.15) The Archos seems to have the most knowledgeable and helpful user communities I have ever seen, you can get lots of help from sites like Archosfans.com for example.Of course, for me anyway, 5 stars doesn't mean perfection because there is no such thing in the world of technology. 5 stars means top of its class in my mind. So with that disclaimer in hand, here are things about the Archos 605 that could use improvement:1) Hidden expenses: To really get the full experience you should expect to spend an additional $100 to $150 for plugins and DVR dock etc. Archos, like Apple, just gives you the bare minimum accessories with the product; not really enough to set you up in style. To be fair, its the same deal with an iPod Touch! In fact, apple has taken to charging for their new software features too :O For myself, I still think this is a good deal but its good to know what you're in for ahead of time.2) Accessories: don't expect to be able to walk into any electronics store and buy accessories for this baby. I have had to order just about everything online -- btw I highly recommend the Noreve case for this player which can be bought on Amazon.3) Size: with a screen this big and a 160GB disk don't be thinking this is just going to slide unobtrusively into your pocket like a Touch does. It will fit in your pocket but you'll know its there.4) No built-in USB port, you have to use the special cable provided or a dock to connect USB (this is a gripe I have about iPods too)!5) Volume is a bit on the quiet side, I just run all my songs through "mp3gain" and set volume to 95dB and is plenty loud enough for me. Or you can use the battery dock which removes volume limiting restrictions.6) Battery is not removable like the 604 was, its the price we pay for a slimmer profile I guess. To be fair, this just makes Archos like Apple but I do miss being able to swap batteries. Fortunately, you can use the battery dock to good effect or other external battery packs such as ones made by Tekkeon to extend the battery life of the unit.In summary, this is not the most user-friendly player in the world. But the features are spectacular and cutting edge. This is not a player for the faint of heart but it is a very rewarding experience if you are willing to take the time to play with it. Feature by feature it really blows the iPod Touch away. If you are aware of the quirks of buying an Archos ahead of time, I guarantee you will be quite happy with this product.Update after 4 months of ownership: still very happy with this product. I've removed a few negative points because I feel that they weren't really relevant anymore, I get carried away with negative points sometimes! I have had zero problems with this (making it more reliable than my Touch!) and it continues to be a great product. In addition, firmware updates have added widgets and seem to have improved the sound as well as fixing bugs relating to ID tags and such.8 month update: I'm happy to report that the recent firmware release has finally resolved the playlist issue. Now fully compatible with Windows Media Player playlists and works seamlessly with Media Monkey. Also, it is possible to keep the display on all the time when plugged in! I'm still very happy with my 605, using it as my primary home music player. The battery died but Archos has offered to replace at no charge, still under warranty which is a real positive since it's not easy to replace the battery. I continue to recommend this player highly, especially if you want a nice big screen and a wonderful DVR dock.
When I first bought this light and installed rechargable batteries, the light only stayed on for about 8 minutes. The batteries were drained! However, I had failed to initially charge-up the rechargable batteries. I never thought to do that! That is why the light only stayed on for about 8 minutes. I'm assuming that other reviewers who say the light drains the batteries in minutes must've done the same thing. You have to fully charge-up your rechargable batteries before inserting them into the light! Do NOT use the batteries right out of the package without recharging them first!I use this light to shoot video in abandoned mines and caves. It does a great job at illuminating such dark spaces. It is the only light source I use for the most part, and the videos I shoot with my Sony Handycam come out great. I am thinking about buying another one of these lights so that I have double the light output. But don't get me wrong -- one light does fine.The light is difficult to turn on because you must use both hands. There are two switches -- one is an unlocking switch which must be pressed and held first, and the second switch is the actual power switch. This is somewhat awkward which another reviewer has already pointed out.The supplied "shoe" is very sturdy and works well. The light attaches firmly to the shoe, and so does my camera.
Fully satisfactory in every respect. A little complicated to hook up and set up as many different types of A-V equipment I have but I have been working with "hi-fi" equipment since they invented the name shortly after World War II. I ended up with features I didn't even expect and am totally pleased with this equipment.
At about $20.00, this is a deal. I had a HP LaserJet 1200 sitting in my basement for a while and I didn't want to pay $80-$90 for an hp cartridge then find out the printer was no longer good so I tried this. It came on time and the packaging was excellent. I've only printed 25 or so pages but it's working well.
Have used this DSL modem for several years, in the HPNA mode (internet access provided to home computers using your existing telephone wiring). Used to work well. Macintosh computers here. Have had to reset the unit occasionally, no biggie. Had to replace it once due to lightning storm-induced failure (yes, it's fragile to power surges). **** 2-Wire no longer updates the software, and it caps out at Mac OS X 10.3.9. Does not support 10.4 (Tiger) or higher, which means I can't update my Safari browser. This is now 2005-era software, and it increasingly can not handle common website features. 2Wire considers HPNA a dinosaur. Don't buy it if this is what you want to do -- at least if you're on the Macintosh platform. I don't know about Windows, but don't expect upgrades there either. I plan to keep the unit and switch over to wired ethernet or wireless mode, but am still weighing my options.
I don't have alot of money, and I wanted a smaller printer to fit on my desk. This printer well.. it prints, I have no problems with it. The ink for it is kinda expensive but its lasted me a long time!
It's a great player -- no doubt about it. The sound quality is one of the best among mp3 players. The radio is topnotch. That said, one has to be out of his mind to pay $150 for this aged player considering so many other options on the market. I picked up a 2GB version on Ebay 3 years ago for $80.
Shipped fast, no problems whatsoever. Be sure to remove the protective nipple on all Toslink cabling before installation. Good for wall-mounted TVs so that the optical cable doesn't get pinched.
I got the sigma 10-20 first. It was defective with softness on left side. The replacement I got was soft on the left and the right side. I googled and found out this was a known issue, but their still out there.I anted up and got the canon and well, it's glued to the body :)QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY
Like others, I also have a problem with the black ink not printing. I tried a new cartridge and cleaning nozzle heads to no avail. I guess I'll be shopping for a new printer. :(
This battery lasts a very long time. I use it in my Canon HV20 and it's been with me to many places from Vancouver to Las Vegas and it has never failed me. I am very happy with this battery.I find myself in need of a charge after shooting two and a half hours of video to tape. That's incredible!!! Granted my video camera is a CMOS chip (Low Power Usage) May have something to do with it perhaps. I'm constantly pausing and turning on and off the camera, which uses more battery power.Get this battery, you will be glad you did!!!
Even though the Canon S1-IS is now about three models old, my S1-IS still makes it into the luggage when I know there is going to be wet activities thanks to this water-proof case.The ONLY negative thing I'll say about it is when you shoot video the microphone picks up every little squeek of your fingers on the plastic case, but that's a OK sacrifice to make.. you can always delete the sound and dub-in commentary.
This product has potential for specific applications such as attaching a large flash drive or external hard drive to a notebook computer with limited space arround the computer. However, the current standard is USB 3.0 and large USB 3.0 flash drives and hard drives are affordable, available, and faster. Why would anyone buy USB accessories for USB 1.0 or 2.0 except for old and/or slow equipment? With USB 3.0 capability, I would give this product five stars.
I know SanDisk makes faster cards, but this is plenty for me and the price was right! Ya, I know about all the super rebate deals you hear about from Adorama or other retailers who offer 3 of these cards for a net price of $20 or so after huge rebates, but they make you wait forever to get that rebate and its in the form of a Visa gift card. I guess I need instant gratification and I don't mind spending my money with Amazon and paying more because I know I get the super service that comes with it. No strings attached. No forms to fill out. No time to wait.
The only drawback would be that if you really want to add videos to it,make sure you get one with at least 2G of storage or more.The videos are not compressed and therefore take up more space.The file size doubles when converted.I have had to reset the unit a couple of times but overall,I'm cool with the Zen V Plus.I like Creative's products and will likely buy another Zen V Plus player but I will get one with more storage.
great fan, sad to see it will not work for a socket 940, mounting plate and mount have 2 holes on each side, instructions say to pull motherboard and remove stock mount plate, but stock mounting plates have 4 holes on each corner not 2 in the middle, its a bad design for amd 940 boards.....
I had this wireless trackball for a few weeks. I would say it performs great. I use it for some gaming, anything that doesn't require a keyboard. I owned logic trackballs before, this is the first wireless. I haven't been disappointed! setup was easy and it arrived within a couple of days. my review 4 thumbs up.
This is a used item which is not made anymore. It is in a really good condition. It was shipped promptly after ordering and the seller was very responsible in keeping track of its delivery... Very happy with the item and delivery
Bought this to replace the wiring in my home theater. The larger gauge makes it easy to handle, yet it is slim enough to hide behind baseboards. So glad I bought it!
I have had this for about a year and oneday my room mate called me saying that she is carrying a lot of groceries and need some help with carrying them back to our apartment. I grabbed my Jansport bag (or so I thought it was one) and went to meet her a few yards from my house. I saw that some of the shopping bags which are plastic bags burst because of some of the groceries, so it only made sense that I carry a JanSport bag. I packed as much of her groceries in this bag and then when I was a few feet away from arriving at my apartment the top right hand side of the second compartment ripped. This was the same compartment that was normally used to hold my laptop, I don't know if it was already weakened by me carrying my laptop around in it everyday and did it finally gave in when I carried groceries in it? These groceries were much lighter than my Dell Laptop so whatever. I immediately started to wonder if this bag is an authentic JanSport bag and still wonder to this day. Believe me if it wasn't a Jansport bag I would have declined to help my room mate with her groceries(kidding) or asked her to locate a bag of her own that I could use to help carry her groceries.When I bought this (Firewire should be called dullwire)it was $50 and no I don't think it was worth it because I had another JanSport bag prior to buying this one and it is still intact. I only bought this Jansport Firewire, to put my laptop in, it did protect my laptop for the year or so that I was using it. I carried around my laptop pretty much everyday because I study everyday at the library on-campus at the university I attend. Unfortunately for me when it ripped at the top I stopped wearing this JanSport firewire and went back to my previous old normal JanSport(everyone knows the very popular ones with only two compartments) one and now appreciate it more than I did before. I now also carry around a SEPARATE bag for my laptop. All in all, I don't recommend this product if you want to carry a laptop just save your money and buy a separate bag for that and stick with your original JanSport bag(yes those same two zipper ones)which I assume everyone has by now. This bag deserves a 2 and a half star.
It's been perfect for me; I never run out of photo storage space before uploading the pix.
can store many many cd's and dvd's great for the house, I recommend it to all. It will remove the clutter in the house
The sound is very nice and I have to keep the subwoofer turned down in order to avoid having it overpower things. I'm not sure why some others are having trouble getting good bass. I purchased the pricy Monster brand subwoofer cable and thicker wires for the satellites too. My advise is to try a better cable and make sure your reciever is set up properly (so that the satellites are on SMALL and the subwoofer is on LARGE, etc).I'll replace these some day, but for now they are doing great.
DVI Gear HDMI Cable 2M 6 feetGreat cables, got several, they were good quality, and worked great, what else can you say!!!
After seeing many reviews about this product I was scared it would not work. But it wokred great with XP SP2 and with the software provided and I was able to connect with my motorola V551.
I just received this unit - once I figured out how to make it work, it works great. I was looking for something small to use at work and this meets all my expectations. I would have given it more stars but initial setup and playing was not as smooth as I would have liked. I dislike having to hold the turn on button til if says OFF before docking my Ipod or switching to AC power (that is just me). I can see how it would come in handy to bring along on a trip.......
Although you can buy an ND filter to decrease the depth of field, I find the decreased contrast of the filter much more obvious and desirable. The .3 filter definitely reduces the overly contrasty look of outdoor photos. The filtering is also so fine that there is no visible grain from the filter itself. The only inevitable and occasional consequence is a slight reduction in color vibrancy in some shots but that is not the fault of the filter. This is just a compromise that comes with reduced contrast sometimes depending on lighting conditions.
I recently purchased this product as a gift (for myself :) ) and i didn't expect much. Gpx has never been much of a brand name, and i had no intention of using it that much. Now, after spending countless hours watching ALL of the DVD movies I can get my hands on, i have a new perspective. It is merely the name that keeps this product from being a bestseller. Dont look at external appearances, read into it, watch the EXTREMELY high quality movies, and enjoy life!
The ER6i earphones gave clear separation of the high notes & pitches so that I was able to enjoy a few of my cd's; for me, though, I really prefer being able to hear a fuller and deeper bass, something that I felt lacking in the ER6i. They did a good job cancelling out outside noise.
These headphones are a great value at $30. The outside noise reduction appears to be accomplished in three manners. The first is by having earphones that "seal" well around one's ears. The second is by slightly elevating the pitch of the music etc that you are listening to. The third is by the addition of a "white noise overlay" that results in a slightly perceptable hum. There doesn't appear to be any active noise cancellation such as in the Bose headphones. Functionally I believe the noise reduction of the Creative HN-505 to be very good. The sound quality with the noise reduction turned off is also excellent. I have used the Bose and while the Bose are definitely better I can't justify the price differential between the two based on performance. If you are in the market for a noise reducing headphone at a bargain price I highly recommend the Creative NH-505.
I checked out all kinds of cameras and those used with regular AA batteries and Lithium batteries and decided to opt for the InfoLithium Battery. I have not used the camera that much yet, but I'm sure this was a good choice.
needed these little babies in order to make wilson products behave together better. extension cables and antennae do not have the correct connectors on them for the portable repeater product. but these do the trick.
It is been my experience that this machine is not meant for heavy usage. But there are very few players that can read the numerous formats i.e. VCD, SVCD, MP3, etc this machine can display. I find that if I don't use the 2X, 4X, 8X fast forward speeds, the player won't vibrate. reference vcdhelp.com for performance reviews of other players and their is a good chance you can buy them from Amazon.com whom I rate five stars over the four to five years I have bought stuff without problems.
Just want to tell everyone that previous to this purchase, we had problems in recording and broadcasting the conversation of our clubhouse board meetings which composed of 6 to ten people seated around a long a 20Ft conference table.The voices recorded were not very clear and picks up hiss and lot of background noices. When learning of this product, we bought 2 sets and placed them apart on our conference table. To our delight the recording became very loud and clear and devoid of hiss and annoying background noices. I give it a 5 star to this wonderful mic.
Both the quality and price is very good, and the shipping speed is fast!Highly recommended!!
I purchased this after reading a lot of reviews on this product and the competition. While I've only had it a few days, I am pleasantly surprised at how accurately it captures the scanned text. You just have to keep your hand steady and learn not to release preasure until you are at the end of the line. I use it primarily to scan Russian text, which I paste into an online translator. I tried ECTACO's own translation software on a trial basis and found it much inferior to what you can use for free online. The best online translator I have found is "IMTRANSLATOR." Keep in mind that none of the electronic translators will provide perfect results, but rather give you a general idea of what is being communicated. The English text that I scanned with the C-Pen was error-free provided I kept a steady hand. I would definitely recommend based on my few days of use.
I was able to get two cams for the price of one and that's the best part of the deal. We are really enjoiying our video sessions with family across the country. Very good value!
Great headphones for the money. Takes some getting use to with putting them in your ears. After stuffing them in for 2 weeks and having them constantly fall out, I finally got the hang of it. Roll and squish them in your fingers then twist them in, don't force them or it wont sit properly. I've had them for about a year and on my 2nd set (cord broke) after looking at "The Plug" mod site I tried adding a drop of epoxy on the vents on the backside to tame the boomy bass. Damn, what a difference! There is now more definition on bass edges as well as more kick. It seems as if it softened the lower midbass hump and extended the extreme lower end(6db roll off due the close box factor??? Who knows.) The mids seem more prominent also but that just might be in my head. But if you feel like modding them try 1st placing your fingers over the vents as you listen then remove them while still applying the same pressure to the Plugs into your ears. Good luck.
This camcorder is super easy to use. We set it to take wide screen movies (16:9), so when we are done recording, we simply remove the disk and place it right into the dvd player to watch it on TV. My kids love the instant viewing of their movies. This camcorder will also allow you to take still pictures captured on a memory stick. This function saves you from carrying a camera and a camcorder. We have only had this camcorder for one month, but we took it on vacation and have been very happy with it.
I'm using the EW73B Lens Hood on my EF-S 17-85 lens with a Canon 40D and it works great for outdoor and indoor shots, but...If you're using the built-in flash on the 40D, like I do, this hood will cast shadows on your shots when you have the lens any wider than about 28mm. Other than this one caveat, it's a great hood.
This cartridge lasted 1/3 the time an Epson lasts. It was a hassle having to repeatedly tell my computer that it was okay to use a non-Epson cartridge. About 25% of the time the cartridge wasn't even acknowledged as having been installed, so I had to keep taking it out and putting it back in. Yes, it printed, after all of that, but with no noticable difference in quality, a HUGE difference in quantity, and with considerable aggravation.
Sounded like the perfect go between my computer and my HK Receiver. I LOVE the 7.1 sound I get from the system, but the DAL150 only works with WM 9.0 or earlier. My computer had 10.0 and won't support DAL150, version 9.0 is no longer available, and there are no updates for DAL150...so pretty much a bust. It's just hanging under the desk and no way to use it.
Good quality and a good concept: this kit contains all you need (besides a camera) to create super photos of your subject item. I had no trouble with the tent sagging, as others mentioned. The lights are plenty bright, and very sturdy. Though black & white cloth backdrops are provided, I added a few colors by visiting a fabric store, at very little cost. All in all, I give it 5 stars.
When we lost our iPod Charger a few months ago, we were feeling pretty hosed. They were fairly expensive to replace when buying at the Apple Store and there were many other options that were fair priced, but the deals were killed on shipping. We ended up picking the universal Apple iPod USB charger kit from Amazon, and seeing how it would go.It's been almost a year now, and we're happy to say that this charger is still working great for us. We've used the charger in the car, plugged into the wall, and synced it up via computer. While the construction feels a little cheap, it gets the job done - our iPod, iPod Touch, and iPad have all been charger via this charger, quickly and efficiently. We use our charger a lot, as we're entertainers and we rely on our music for our show - this charger hasn't let us down!
The Garmin 240 is an excellent value. It is your best bet for under 300.00. It is extremely easy to install, only a one cable hook up. The High Resolution display is top of the line. The display of the thermocline is great when it works. The transducer has given me problems. But overall it is an awesome value.
The product does not work with cable internet. You have to constantly reboot all the connected equipment (at least twice a day). With DSL and Static IP, could not open port 80.The worst is customer support. Netgear makes it difficult to access customer support. Then there is a wait period of 15 minutes. Then the person you talk to has very rudimentary knowledge of computers and internet connectivity. Finally, they have no idea how to patch you to the 2nd tier of technical experts (connection beaks every time) and you have to do it all over again.
I typically use the camera as a microphone for work. I use it almost everyday, multiple times per day. I actually have two of these. The only thing that I really don't like about it is that button on the top that is way too easy to press when you are adjusting the camera. Other than that, I really love the camera and it was quite a while before I realized that I could mount it to the top of the monitor just by unsnapping the ring. I bought one of these a long time ago when that picture was not on the box.The camera is pretty good and you can do a little manual focus with it. Once you have it dialed in to where you normally sit, it should stay pretty good. For what I do, it is not super important that the image be perfect. However, it is very important that the audio quality be good. This camera delivers.I talk through the camera, that works just fine in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, and listen to people through my Cyber Acoustics sound system - the same one I use for music. The microphone does not cause an echo when I listen to others and people do not complain about background noise either. As a matter of fact, I routinely ask people how well they can hear me and they always say "just fine" or "you sound great" or similar. I talk to a bunch of different people in different parts of the world.When my wife said she wanted a web cam to communicate with colleagues in other states about her work, I immediately bought this camera. It installed without issue on her Windows XP system. I am using my other camera on Windows 7 (previously on Windows Vista).Given what you could pay for a good camera and microphone, I heartily recommend this one as a great value.
I would be embarrassed if I was Sherwood. I had a crystal set when I was a kid that sounded better.I bought a Pyle-2x75 watts for $50.00 that sounds much cleaner than this thing. I understand you get what you pay for but someone should pay me to listen to this garbage machine. I wouldn't use this receiver for a paperweight. Because of this experience I will never buy a Sherwood product.
I bought this lens when they had a sale. It was [price] without shipping charge, and I think the price was the lowest anywhere.I love this lens. It is a lot sharper than EF 28-135mm IS, which I use most of the time. Now I can take good pictures of teeth from my patients and also good portraits for my baby.Overall it is very versatile and overall quality is excellent, and I would recommend to anyone interested in macro photography.
I purchased this printer 3 years ago and it has been NOTHING but trouble.It probably is part of the class action suite against HP ... who knows ??All I know is unless you use a printer every day don't buy this one.It constantly quits printing or gives error message, even though there is ink in it.It also won't let you print in B/W if there is no color ink.Had I known how rotten this printer was going to be I never would have purchased it.Dummy me for listening to the Best Buy guy !!!
This is the worst purchase I have ever made. After a few months the connections on the back stopped working and I had to attach different wires to the cable- that lasted about a month, and now the cable goes out all the time. Then tonight the picture started to distort- I've barely had the tv two years.Do NOT buy this.
It is working and was less than big name computer memory brands, arrived when promised, there is no way to write a review on RAM unless it fails to function.
I recently developed a rather urgent need for a PCI Ethernet Card. After upgrading my old computer from Windows 98 to Windows XP, I discovered that the PC's old SMC ISA network adapter would not work under Windows XP. (Should have listened to the XP Compatibility Wizard!)Based on price and reputation, I took a chance on the Netgear FA311 TX 10/100 Ethernet Card. I was nervous about installing it, based on some of the reviews below. But it seemed most of the complaints related to online gaming. My networking needs are not quite as demanding - browsing, email, Web design, a little Internet chess. So, I crossed my fingers and installed the Netgear into one of the available PCI slots. Both the hardware and software installations were a breeze. The FA311 worked right away, getting an IP address via DHCP from my DSL router. It's kept working ever since - in fact, I can't say much about it, since it works so well. Shouldn't all Plug and Play devices be so invisible?Users with special networking requirements might want to continue researching this and other cards. But for the average home user, the Netgear FA311 TX 10/100 Ethernet Card is a solid performer at a great price.
I have many of this product and highly recommend because of it's most superior quality. This is now my only choice.
This is a very nice cable because it has the line for audio already built in the cable. The 150ft will go across most average sized homes.Nice price too with free shipping
The best of it are the Wideview lens and the UV and PL filters.The main problem is that you can't combine the Wideview with the filters. You may be able to do so if you got yourself 58 mm lenses.
it's slim as I expect. I tried caselogic other products from ebags. all others are too bulky and returned. That's the one perfectly fitted with my laptop and I am very happy with the purchase.
Bought the Dual 4.2" 16:9 Widescreen Portable DVD Player with In-Car Mounting System - Model: XDVD110 at Best Buy for 89.99. Never worked and had to return it. Best Buy would not even offer a warranty for player except a 4-year $99 one that was more than the cost of the player.
These pens are so awesome! Sick of old, hard pens that don't work? Sick of having to search your whole house for a decent pen? Get these pens NOW! They always work, and once they run out you feel the urge to buy more! Their soft grip gets rid of those old lumps and bumps from your old pens! Get these pens and you won't regret it! Not to mention that they're at a GREAT price...
It was really neat at first. I liked the large display and such. But, there are a few problems. For one, it doesn't load when i hold it sideways anymore. So 3 or so minutes into the song it ALWAYS skips unless its held level. This is a problem walking around. Also, it can be very quiet. The split LineOut/Headphone jack kills a lot of the signal. I can't even hear the thing at full volume when i walk over the interstate. Not to mention the thing is really big, but i guess that can't be avoided.Basically, its bulky and isn't good for travel. Thats exactly what i wanted it for.
for the most part this is a good DVD player... but about 25% of DVD's i've played on ithave a problem, when watching a movie the picture will freeze, but the DVD still plays, and eventualy the picture kicks back in after skipping a few moments. Usually I just skip to the next chapter to avoid it. Annoying.
This doesnt work very well & we never ended up using it! (interferred with our wireless internet )
This is the second one I bought. I gave away my first one to a relative. After researching for a new one, one year after the first purchase, I still went for the F20. The new cameras, including Fujis, went to the direction of higher Megapixels, which only improves performance in perfect outdoor lighting. For overall outdoor and indoor performance, this is the best compromise. I only wish it have real image stabilization.
This bag does just what it is supposed to do. The Canon A560 fits snugly. The padding is good. There is a zip pocket to keep your memory cards in. The only thing they can improve is the belt loop is a snap and velcro which would sometimes open if I tugged up on the bag.
This lens hood does not have threads to mount a filter to it once it is on. You can mount it to a filter, not as convient. it works and is ok for the price.
Easy to use, with a lot of options and with an accesible price. I Recommended.
Scosche Porti-50 package of ring terminals is great the are True to spec and all provided measurements from this site is accurate these rings fit my Knukonceptz wire without any problems. Alot cheaper than what various competitors are asking for they so called high Quality rings. These terminal rings just like many are not covered in Pure Sterling Silver however they are covered in Brass to slow down the process of oxidation like thaty of which one might find with Bare Copper. Overall i give them 5 stars for quality, Price, Specification, and Build. BUY THEM
This supplier exceeded my expectations. Living in PA I ordered on-line on a Saturday and use regular ground service. I expected to receive my order in at minimum a week or perhaps 2 week. Instead I received it in only 3 days. An excellent surprise to say the least. The product itself is reliable, easy to use and has many additional features. The only draw back with this camera is that it utilizes a 1.1 USB cable that is not compatible with most users 2.0 USB connection. I had to purchase a memory card and a card reader, but it is well worth it.
If you want to save yourself some money, just clip the ipod shuffle to a baseball cap and wrap the excess cord around the ipod. Bingo! You've got yourself a cordless ipod.
This is a really good charger. Works great with my Cannon S3 IS. Only problem is that it does not indicate whether it is done with the charging and it gets hot initially.
That about sums up this boombox. I didnt know boomboxes could sound so good - this has rich, mini-system quality sound as opposed to the flat tinny sound you get with most boomboxes. No tape deck may be the only negative to some, but not for me. Plays CD, CDRW, mp3 and ATRAC files, has a sleep timer, remote, Mega Bass and Custom EQ settings, AM/FM tuner, headphone jack, and a cool new feature, a LINE IN jack that lets you connect, say, your iPod Shuffle if you get sick of the radio. The display can toggle to show track info (supports ID3 tag) such as bitrate, artist, song, etc. The menus and folders are a breeze to navigate through with the control buttons on the front of the unit. You can connect any audio device that has a standard 1/8" mini plug. With the sound quality and features of this thing its an absolute steal for under a hundred bucks. This is one heck of a boombox.
Absolute junk, mic stopped working 5 days after I started using the headset. Koss normally makes good stuff but they missed the mark on this one
Simply put. I like this little data logger.I've had mine for. oh. I guess it is coming up on 3 years now. I tried 2 others previously and they just didn't work well for me. But this one did. It DOES have it's quirks. and you have to work around them.. But of the ones I looked at.. and the few others I bought this is by far the best..I used the 241 traveling though California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Washington DC, The Netherlands, France, The Czech Republic and Russia. It was used exclusively for photo tagging and keeping track of the days journey ( track logging )All the specs are here for you to read. So instead of repeating them I would like to answer some of the other reviews with my own experiences.Data downloading via Bluetooth. In a word. don't. Yes. it IS slow. of course it is. Bluetooth transfers data at about 2.1 mbps USB has a speed of 480mbps. But the 241 uses a mini USB cord that many cell phones and cameras use so you probably already have one and won't have to have one more special cord in your bag.Tech Support. I only wrote them once with a question. The company and support is in China. So you have to remember this when writing them. Keep it as simple and clear as possible and you have a much better chance of getting a relevant response. Make it complicated. and the poor tech might decide it is easier to hit the delete key than break out the Chinese to English dictionary.The screen. It is somewhat small. But, then again so is the device. I do wish some information was presented in a larger font.. But I was able to work with it..RBT-2300. If it works for you.. then I am happy for you.. I really am. I started out with 2 similar devices. I didn't like that they had batteries I could not get in any corner store in the world. I also did not like having to try and remember what color blinking light meant what. I like the 241 where I can look at the display.. see it is recording.. and see that I am traveling at 551 mph at 33,010 feet in the air! I also LOVED that I could hang it off my backpack with its little included lanyard.Lost log Files. In 6 months of everyday use I think I lost about 5 days log files. Don't know why.. maybe was due to a battery going out.. but.. 5 out of 180 isn't unacceptable to me.Time to first fix. Most times this is less than 1 min.. the exception.. and this is an important one. When the battery is getting low it takes much longer to get first fix.. So.. make sure you start the day with a fresh battery!Rechargeable Batteries. Holux advises against it. I don't. They do have a lower voltage than disposable batteries so it becomes even more important that they are fully charged before starting the day. But, a 2300 - 2500mah battery should last you 10-12 hours with the bluetooh off and if you are not playing with the backlight every few min. Of course not everyone can recharge batteries at night.. while camping for example. so just plan on 1 battery per day and bring 1-2 extra.Auto Logging. There seems to be some disagreement on this one. Well. believe the 2 that have owned it for a while. It DOES auto log. just have to enable it in the menu..Accuracy display. Nope, it don't have one. But.. if you take a walk with it.. compare your track to where you know you went.. you get a pretty good feel for the accuracy. It's pretty good.Updates. Like ANY device. if you don't download and install available fixes and updates when you get a new toy you have no business complaining about things that have already been fixed.. If you only update the software without updating the firmware.. you still have no excuse to complain.. You should have done both at the same time. And, you should have thought to uninstall the updated software and revert back to the first version if you needed to get the data off the device.Indoor performance. It has none. Common.. really.. you are going to complain about indoor performance? Just how big is your home that you need GPS in it? GPS was developed for the military for the purpose of navigating from point A to point B ( OUTDOORS ).. or to preciecely drop death from above. Neither of which requires it to work indoors. So, it was not designed for that..Will it work on a airplane? Assuming you get smacked around by a flight attendant.. the answer is.. It depends. If you have a window seat. or seat next to the window you should be fine.. further towards the center of the cabin and you will have problems. Just point it towards the window..Battery life: I hardly used disposable batteries in it.. So it is difficult for me to disupute one persons claim that a energizer battery lasted only 6 hours. But. I have to ask.. was bluetooth on.. the backlight? In my experience you should have been able to get 12 hours with the necessary things off..Oh. a couple other things..You do have to take care with the battery door.. not a lot.. just keep it in mind. My 241 finally died when the metal conductor came off the inside of the battery door. I'll put a drop of epoxy under it when I buy my next one..Screen. It does scratch. I'd advise putting a piece of clear tape over it.. when that gets scuffed up just take it off and put another one in its place.Buy it as far in advance of a trip as piratical. You will get the chance to get to know it and what to expect from it.. if it turns out to not be your cup of tea you have time to return it and get something else..Download your tracks and do your geotagging daily!!! Cannot stress this enough! If at all piratical upload your daily pics and track information to a cloud service like Windows Skydrive or Gmail.In short ( bet you wish I said that 5 min ago ).. if you want a small device for logging and geotagging.. get it!
I agree it is a nice printer. The only problem (for Linux guy) is no Linux driver support until now.
This is a very cool product! If you don't have a camera such as a 7D that will control external flashes, then you'll need a sync cable. The difference is light by getting a flash higher off the camera is huge! Combine this with a mini softbox, omni bounce, "ultimate lightbox" or some other softening device and you have some serious power with this relatively inexpensive tool!
Item arrived in a timely manner but will not take a charge. Contacted the seller immediately and have yet to receive a response as to how they would like to proceed.
Very happy with it just love it. It was a gift.Would suggest it to anyone looking for a multi-use vacum with great suction
I usually don't review discontinued items I own, but this item is so bad that I probably should. My old Walkman before I got this one (forgot the model #, it was excellent) was beat up very badly, it was on it's fourth year and I decided to pick up another one. I picked this up in spring 2003 since it had the same features, only a different look.I wish I would've looked around a bit before buying. No problems in the first month, everything played well. CDs to CD-Rs to CD-RWs, everything played flawless with excellent sound quality. Then things started to happen with CD-Rs and CD-RWs. I was playing a 20-track CD-R, and the last 2 tracks would skip like crazy nutso. I took out the CD-R and it didn't have any scratches whatsoever. I tried burning the music again...same problems. I played the CD-R in my computer and my old Walkman without any problems, so yes, it's the player. For then it was OK since I didn't have that many large track CDs. Then it keeped getting worse, not on the end tracks, but the whole CD. Then my old Walkman would play CDs way better than this. That was unacceptable. Then it came to the point that it wouldn't play anything burned. Funny, the SAME issue as an earlier reviewer (peenkparrot). I also tried cleaning the lens, first with a Memorex CD Lens Cleaner (with no result) and the rubbing alochol swab treatment that Sony recommends (with no result).Otherwise, the sound was decent, crystal clear. The buttons were easy, small but easy to learn. The headphones were decent. The CD player was durable, it's still in good condition (as far as the plastic goes).But as far as buying this, a definite NO!!! I have been trying CD players for a while now, and my favorites are the Panasonics (though I own an iRiver 20GB MP3 player that I use 99% of the time while listening to music). Unrecommended!!!
These cartridges worked great with my Brother MFC-465cn. No leaking whatsoever and last the same amount of time as the ones that came with the printer from what I can tell. Don't be skeptical about not ordering the real ones from Brother, these are detected as manufacturer cartridges. You just can't beat the price even if they use ink faster, it will still cost you more in the end when purchasing the real ones from Brother.
Appears you pretty much have to buy online, nowhere to look at them. Bought one from an offshore dealer that looked legitimate, but later read they are mostly fakes and it burned out in about 4 months, so hoping for better and relying on better guarantees via Amazon if not. Set up quickly with instructions from my virtual phone company as posted online and works well with two phone hook ups. Good sound, functions, etc.
Its a hard cover, and has adequate protection for external hard-drives, and anything else you put in there. Could use a little more padding on the inside, but it all works well.
The product is an average cable; it's just a power adaptor for fans. Kind of hard to get it wrong, it just works and that good enough for me.
This is a Great camera for the money. Its takes super pictures. Is ez to work with even if you are not a tecno type person. I take several pictures and weedout the poopy ones. There I am left with great shots.
Great for outdoor trips to keep the camera dry. Doesn't weigh a lot so it can stay in the bag which makes it hard to forget it.
I like the sound from these. I still have yet to find a in ear model that does not want to fall out. Maybe I am too critical or I have not been using them correctly but overall I like them. Maybe I should spring for the custom models. I would have preferred white but could not resist the price difference with the clear. The cord could be longer like the Apple original ear buds. Also the L and R markings are all but invisible.
I purchased this cable for a &#34;spare&#34;! This is now kept in my car. The length on it makes it completely useful for anyone sitting in my back seat yet needs to charge their phone. I plan on buying more.
After having a hard time finding this cartridge locally. I tried Amazon and found it for a great deal less. Simple phone call and 2 days later I have it and it is just like the ones in the store. Works great lasts just as long and it's orginal from Lexmark. Great deal But it has gone up in price since I bought the last one. So don't just buy one buy several and save on shipping and cost per cartridge. They are good people and they will make things right. I have no complants just that the price went up again in only one month.
This turned out to be a joke on myself. I generally use Fellowes lamination pouches, but I lost a carrier. I bought these pouches as much to get a carrier as to get more pouches, but there was none. These pouches do not require a carrier. Now I don't know what I'm going to do with the other pouches, but these are great! :)
I have been very pleased with these speakers. I use them both for gaming as well as listening to mp3s and they have yet to let me down. I have played these speakers at maximum volume numerous times and there is no distortion what-so-ever. Another feature that I like is that the headphone jack is on the remote control unit, which makes it very accessible to late night jamming when I don't want to wake the family. I have no complaints for these speakers at all - do yourself a favor and pick up a set, I promise you won't regret it or Amazon will refund your money if you do!
this laptop tote was exactly what i was looking for - leather, black, looks stylish, great price. only problem was that my laptop 17.3 screen was too big. it fit very snug in the tote, but there was no room for anything else. if they would make one just like this that would fit my laptop i will defintely buy it - i still have not found a laptop tote bag to fit my laptop.
I have only had this for a few weeks now but largely I cannot complain. It appears to be made well, the laptop fits in the sleeve snugly. The only complaint is that there are several pockets on the outside where a newspaper or umbrella could fit into, much as one finds on backpacks but there are no restraining straps to keep them from falling out. This would be a problem when biking as I plan to do.
I have had my Sony for over a year now and I love it. It's very user friendly. My Sony crashed a year ago today. I lost everything on the computer and quickly took my computer in to Circuit City as that's where I bought it and they told me that the harddrive had crashed. Then I called Sony support to see what my options were as it was still under warranty. They walked me though steps to try to fix the computer, which didn't work and then decided that I needed to reformat my harddrive and overnighted me the disks to get that taken care of. I received the disks the very next morning and of course, that didn't work either so I called them again, wierd thing is I got the exact same person I spoke with the day before! He remembered me and said he would send a tech out ASAP to look at my PC and replace what was needed. Tech dude came out and decided I needed to have my motherboard replaced as well as my hardrive, came back a couple of days later and the computer worked! I was so happy, then it crashed again about 5 min later. I again called Sony, and again, I got the exact same guy I originally spoke with! Told him what happened and he then said that my next option was to send it in, of course, like everyone else I was worried about cost, he told me not to worry about it that they were going to overnight me a empty box so that it could overnighted back to them, at no cost to me! It took them a week to take care of everything with my PC and overnight it back to me but I have had no problems since. Circuit City thinks, as I do too, that the computer was hacked into (I already knew that before it crashed) and it just killed everything in there, everything inside my computer was replaced except my disk drives. I have had no problems since so would I recommend a Sony to other people? Absolutely! Great customer service, great support, very speedy and I have had no problems at all since the crash/replacements.
Having read the reviews of others prior to purchasing my electronic eyepiece, I did not expect too much from it. But for the price I paid, I would buy it again. My main dislike is the apparent focal length. It is the equivalent of about a 4mm lens. I live in a major metropolitan area with lots of haze and light pollution, a 4mm optical lens is of questionable value. The electronics makes it worst. I can see earth's moon pretty well, but only the brightest two of Jupiter's four visible moons. Forget about seeing dim stars or deep space objects.I am relatively new to astronomy. I have two point and look refractors, a 350mm and a 700mm. I tried the Meade Electronic Eyepiece in both. The 700mm results in too much magnification. The eyepiece works better with the 350mm, but images go completely across the TV screen in about 40 seconds, resulting in a slight smearing as they move.A control to increase the focal length would have made this eyepiece more usable. It also needs to be used on a telescope that tracks. I have now ordered such a telescope, which is costing me far more than the electronic eyepiece did in the first place.
This camera has excellent zoom capabilities and also the capability to add a monster telephoto lens to (58mm). The pictures that I have taken so far are of excellent quality. There are some cons however: the 3" LCD is not recessed so scratches are inevitable (a cheap screen protector fixes this problem), the neck strap is rough on my neck (a padded neck strap would be a good add-on to buy), for some reason Sony does not include a MS anymore (another $35.00 for a 2gb to add to the price), and the charger cable is not near as long as my cable that came with my DSC-P93 (a cheaper model that does come with a MS!!!), hmmm it almost seems like Sony is going cheap on the product while charging even more. I wish that it had a flash mount on top instead of a slave mount for the flash. Also the camera is bulky, something that you would not want hanging from your neck for more than 10 minutes. I do like the added lens cap and cover for bright outdoor conditions, although must be taken off for additional lenses to be added. The quick menu scroll on the hand grip is nice as well.
This product is as bad as they come. We purchased two of these units for our iPods and in less than 30 seconds, both units fried (literally) both of our iPods. To make matters worse, the customer service at iLive was horrendous. You couldn't find people more rude, obnoxious, and couldn't care less about user-experience with their products. Thankfully, the people at amazon.com were gracious enough to allow us to return this abysmal product.
I hav a pair of the $10 open air design from Philips that I use with my MP3 player and the sound on those are the best. I decided I wanted to upgrade for my xbox and my home stereo and it had to be the Philips brand. The outside sound isolation is really good almost outperforms my $50 Aiwa noise canceling ones, and the sound quality is way better. The rich deep base, the awesome midrange and high highs is incredible. My only complaint is they are a bit tight on my ears and it gets sore after a few hrs especially with my glasses on. But you shud plug these babies into your MP3 players, you will throw out those crappy ear buds. Im anxious to try them on my plane trip, I have used them in my vehicle I dont hear any road or engine noise just a awesome sounding pair of head phones. They look great and durable too. Buy them.
I like the product but the sound quality isn't awesome and I like music a lot so I was kinda dissapointed. If you have good speakers though the quality should be good. I don't like though how you have to plug it in to the cig lighter because if the ipod battery is already charged then it just gives it extra power which can take away the juice from the ipod battery causing it to run out of power faster. Nevertheless, it's a fairly good buy for the price.
We bought the 320 holder. The zipper broke within weeks! This means you can't carry or store the thing unless it's flat. So, basically the money we spent on it is in the toilet. Guess you get what you pay for. We'll be buying a quality case now.
A very good buy, got about 3 months back for my sister. sturdy camera, very good results. Not too compact but the picture quality makes up for it. This one is certainly worth it!
This was my first pair of decent headphones. The 555 is comfortable, but not as comfortable as the Audio Technica AD700 or 900. The nice thing though, is that the ear pads are small so they don't touch your cheeks or jaw like the 700/900. However, the friction of the headphones against your face can be irritating after shaving.The sound is very clear, with better bass than the ATs. Some people describe the sound as dark, if that's a concern (most of these terms are lost on me). These sounds great for rock and bass heavy music, while the ATs are great for vocals, jazz, and classical (as well as movies).By the way, the Sennheiser 555 is NOT a portable headphone. There is a big adapter (1/4 inch to 1/8 inch) and a long 9+ foot cable. You will get some really odd looks if you walk around with these, they are best suited for home listening.EDIT: I'm seeing small cracks on the outsides of the silver earpieces. I don't know if it's structural or just topical. So far they've held up well, since about August 2009 when I first ordered them.
I've been travelling for 11 months now on a round the world adventure, with my fianc&eacute; and my Tenba Shootout Medium Backpack. We left Australia and travelled through Hawaii, Canada and mostly around Europe. Lots of flights, lots of carting luggage around and lots of photos.Why I Chose It:I have several camera bags but none were right for the trip, I wanted a rolling backpack that would carry and protect my laptop, carry and protect my gear and fit on a plane as a carry on. I looked at other bags but they didn't seem to protect the laptop very well or seem like effective backpacks this bag has some great features and sounded like the holy grail.The Good:- Great build quality, overall the bag is sturdy and the zips and material are very strong- Great protection - after 11 months of solid travel all my gear is still in great condition- Great storage and bonus features like the memory card wallet and rain cover.The Hmmm:- It fits on a plane.... sort of. In North America and most international flights I have no problem, it's big and on the size limit but it fits but with a full bag (including laptop) on a budget airline (like EasyJet / Ryanair) and on some smaller planes, it's a struggle to fit it. On several occasions I've need to remove my laptop to make it fit it in the overhead bins and one airline looked at it and made me check it. Before I checked it I packed my socks around my gear and it was all fine upon landing.The Bad:- Frankly it's awful to carry, as a roller bag on anything that isn't perfectly flat it rocks and topples over all the time, especially around old European streets. Getting around with this in addition to a large suitcase is hard work, it always gets death wobbles and scrapes the sidewalk. I guess this is due to the fact it only has one column and not two like most seem to have nowadays.- As a backpack it's extremely bulky and uncomfortable, especially when loaded with all my gear, so much so that I prefer to have it in rolling mode even tho it constantly topples over. For me it gets my gear safely from city to city but I'd never want to take it out on a long shoot.Whats In The Bag?I'm travelling light on the gear front, I'll be interested to see how it goes with my full kit when I return home in a few weeks for now it happily holds.- SLR with grip attached- 4 lenses: 18-200mm lens, 11-16mm f2.8 lens, 35mm f1.8 prime, Lensbaby composer- 15.6" Laptop, + power cords, gaming mouse, x2 2.5" USB Hard drives- Underwater point and shoot camera- x3 battery chargers, memory card wallet, filter wallet, Gorilla tripod, SLR rain cover and a few more bits and bobsOverall I'm happy enough with this bag, it's done me well but I wouldn't rush to recommend it.
This is my favorite mouse of the dozen or so that I have owned. It has a very solid, substantial feel in my above average sized hand. I really like the adjustable weights. The extra weight gives a sense of better control, and a standard mouse feels cheap and flimsy in comparison. The button right on the mouse to change the sensitivity of your cursor movement is a nice feature, and the mouse is very comfortable in my hand and very accurate and precise to use. Very worthwhile if you are a gamer, or if you have large hands and feel constricted by the size of a standard mouse.
I bought the Viking Intelliflash 6-in-1 USB Flash Memory Reader with the hopes of being able to save battery life on a digital camera. However, on trying an SD memory card from a camcorder I have, it ruined the card and said "files corrupted" and I lost all the pics. I read some of the other reviews and realised the problem lied with the SanDisk memory card I used.I later tried a Kingston Memory Card I had bought for the digital camera and it worked fine.
These headphones sound great after they have been used for a while and are well burned in.However, they do not stay in my ear very well at all. It is bad to a point where they fall out when I am just walking around.The second negative point is the quality of the headphones where the cord first leaves the buds. That part is literally hanging by a thread, ready to break any moment now... rendering this pair completely useless. How did this happen? I never use them but to listen to music on my computer or walk around with my ipod, nothing intense or physical.The third negative point, for me, is the metal piece in the middle of the cord (shown in the picture, where the cord splits to go to the individual buds). For some reason, that piece keeps catching to different parts of my dress or items around me, causing the headphones to fall out. Minor, but actually quite annoying, issue especially when the headphones take so long to fit them in the ears in such a way where they won't fall out.
I am very very happy with the quality and service I received from Cameta Camera.
This is a wonderful CD player! When I bought this I figured it would be a cheap CD player, because of the low price, but it isn't! It is very durable and sturdy, has anti skip, hold, and is a great price. Worth every penny, except the color is ugly! all the good colors are sold out but you can always put it in a cd holder...
While I have used LCD monitors for computers, this is the first LCD TV I have ever bought.I have to say, I am extremely displeased with it. I may return it.First, regardless of the connection type, or when viewing a DVD or cable signal, there is an EXTREME amout of digital noise in the darker areas of the picture. Also, when any object moves, whether it be a person, text, etc, there is a halo around everything. Closeups of people are practically unviewable; they all look like they have been painted. Text is VERY soft, almost "bulged" looking.Also, no matter how hard I try, the contrast is simply incorrect. It is either too soft, or way too harsh. Although the setting is completely variable, there is no noticable difference between any of the middle settings. In fact, in order for the noise to go away in the black areas, the contrast must be set all the way to max. Unfortunately, this makes skin tones unwatchable.If you are viewing from 15 or more feet away, the picture looks crisp. Anything closer than that is completely unacceptable.Furthermore, the holes to mount the Sanus wall mount are too small by only a tiny fraction of an inch. The base of the TV is supposed to be VESA compliant, and the Sanus Mount should fit, but the screws simply won't go in the holes. I looked in the Samsung manual, and they want you to buy a special mount from some obscure company. This unit is advertised as VESA compliant, and therefore should fit any 75/100 VESA mount.I don't know if this one is defective or what. Either way, if it is returned, I certainly won't be buying another LCD TV anytime soon.I am a very technically savy person. I have never run into problems such as these with any purchase I have ever made.
Very good buy for a good name brand product.I have been using this style of Kingston drive for many years before that as well.They are super reliable, can stand up to a lot of abuse, and provide incredible value.
Bought this model several years ago. Wished I bought a stereo model, but the mono is fine. Just cleaned the head for the first time after several years. If you put a jack from the head phone jack to a stereo receiver, you have clear, earthquake theater audio. Some channels have to be punched in on the remote. Screen has great color balance. Rewinds and FF like a locomotive. Good programming interface. Becomes fun after a few times. Kids can't seem to break it.
i ORDERED SOME PRINTER INK FROM AMAZON. I HAVE BOUGHT OTHER ITEMS FROM THIS SITE WHICH MADE ME DECIDE TO ORDER THE INK FROM THEM ALSO. THE CARTRIDGES WERE EASY TO PUT INTO MY PRINTER AND ACCEPTED RIGHT AWAY. I WILL DEFINITELY ORDER THIS SAME PRODUCT FROM AMAZON AGAIN.
I have found these batteries to be ok but not great. They do not hold a charge like I had hoped. I charged the batteries and loaded both into my Canon digital rebel xt and put it back into my camera backpack. I took it out about 2 weeks later and found that the batteries are only showing about half charge and were fully charged when they were installed in the camera.
Not much more to say. I bought one for every lens in my bag.
This was undoubtedly the worst money I've ever spent on any mouse. While the mouse started out performing decently, it quickly degenerate into disconnects and cursor locks ever 4 to 5 minutes. Effectively rendering the device useless for any game or professional application. The quality of the mouse was abysmal, the support from Logitech abysmal, and worse, after looking around, I found that regular disconnects are not at all uncommon for this mouse. I strongly recommend that anyone who is looking to purchase a mouse simply look elsewhere. The G7 is a poorly made product that guarantees little more than frustration and frequent interruptions.
The power station has allowed the three of us to centralize the phone charging. Instead of the inevitable search for the correct charger, we know exactly where to charge the phones. I feel it is worthy of counter space in my kitchen. High praise indeed.
We recently purchased one of these for my sister-in-law & her new husband. They have no experience with pressure cookers of any kind ~ but liked what they've heard from us.I used it last week at their apartment to make a nice pot of North African Lamb Stew. While it may not have the fit, finish, & fancy valve of our own Kuhn Rikon - it definitely cooked the meal correctly and without any issues.The only thing I really wasn't a fan of - is the fact that the "valve" itself isn't attached - so when you take the lid off after cooking, be careful of flipping the lid over (as the hot valve can go quite a distance).All-in-all a very positive experience. If you're new to pressure cooking, or just don't have the budget for a high end model ~ this is the right model for you!
I guess more people write in when they are angry. This printer is terrific. It does everything well. The photo quality is fantastic. The machine seems to work perfectly. It installed as promised and went right to work. I spent a great deal of time choosing a printer and my research paid off. This machine is solid and dependable. I just wish it was more compact but I knew its size when I bought it. Don't be swayed by a few disgruntled people, they are the ones who usually write in, it's a great machine.
This item is great. TDK was my first RW disc and will continue to be so. Shipping and packaging is fantastic.
A little noiseSun light images are excellent Indoors need good ilumination
First of all, when I first saw the item, I wasn't sure if it would work with my Digital Cameras. When the item arrived, I was relieved to read on the back of the packaging that it worked for all three of my digital cameras, the Olympus D600L, D620L and the C2500L. So now I have to plan to buy more of them just to have on hand. In my hobby, I have to take my pictures quickly without delay. When I have to stop because the batteries are losing their power and have to switch them, I can lose a crucial shot or two. I detail crash scenes and how we correct the situations cars get into. This item is a must have if you're constantly using your digital to capture those inspiring moments.
I was doing my videos for National Board Certification and to my horror found that my students could not be heard! Audio-Technica to the rescue! With the included adapter, it fit perfectly into the ancient video camera at my school and my problem was solved!
This is a great camera, especially for the price you pay for it. I've had mine for over a year and have taken over 5,000 pictures. I'm very satisfied with the results. The only thing I started noticing is the lens that comes with the kit doesn't work as good as it did when I first bought the camera. It is slower (AF) now and doesn't seem to focus very good in AF mode. So I'm getting ready to buy a new and better lens. Other than that it's a great product. I recommend it.
What's to review? Most worked. 2 out of 20 did not. Haven't used the other 30 yet. For the money paid, I would expect all of them to work!!!
I like this scanner alot. My previous scanner was a 10 channel scanner that you programmed to a particual frequency. That's fine, but I like to take it with me boat watching and being limited to 10 channels is a pain. I like the search feature on this scanner because it grabs channels without having to be programmed to the scanner. The neat thing is that it allows you to save a found channel to a bank of channels and will continue to monitor it. When I boat watch, I block out the police, fire, and rescue, and leave it on search. This way I don't miss a thing. I also like this scanner because it is half the size of my old one.
I bought this to use as a telescope eyepiece case. Hinges and latches seem to be very solid. The hinges hold the lid upright when opened. The locks on the latches are not really "locks". They will help keep the latches from accidentally opening while handling, but that is about it. They don't feel solid at all, but I bought this for safely storing/transporting my fragile eye pieces, not for security. The two layers of foam with pre-cut, tear out squares makes it easy to custom fit an opening for fragile items. It is a LOT cheaper than a similar "eyepiece case" from most any telescope manufacturer.
What can I say? It is a pretty decent DVD case. Cheap, tough and does the job.
I bought this VCR at Circuit City and returned it two days later. The unit is really beautiful out of the box and looked good next to DVD recorder/player. I purchased the Sony VCR to transfer tapes to DVD discs. Trouble is, with its &quot;19-micron&quot; head, the Sony unit cannot play a lot of tapes, even prerecorded ones. The manual says that it cannot play some LP tapes recorded on VCRs of other manufacturers, but I had trouble finding any tape of mine that it would play. Even manual tracking could not fix the problem. I took it back to Circuit City.
National Geographic topo maps are great if your understand their strengths and limitations. First, don't expect to import the actual maps into a GPS receiver. These maps are raster-scanned directly from USGS 7.5' topos; GPS receivers use vector-graphic maps that are only available from your receiver's manufacturer (and they are much less detailed than NG maps). But you should never expect your GPS receiver's display to completely replace a paper map anyway. It's too small to show much detail, and if your receiver fails, you'd be out of luck.Since these are based on USGS maps, they have the same high quality including tons of detail, but since many USGS maps are more than 10 years old, you won't necessarily get up-to-date information. Since topographic features don't ordinarily change as frequently as man-made features, you're usually OK, but keep this in mind.These maps allow you do a lot of other things with your GPS. You can create waypoints on the computer, either by placing a marker on the map or by entering in the latitudes and longitudes of your points, then transfer them to the GPS. This is much easier than manually entering the info through your GPS user interface. You can also download tracks from your GPS receiver onto the map to see where you've been. And you can draw intended journeys directly on the map screen, then measure the distance and elevation profile of the route. The elevation profile is a bit noisy, but you get a pretty good idea of how much elevation change you'll experience on a hike. The tool you use to draw the route on the screen could benefit from an improved user interface, but with a little practice you can get pretty good at it. If you make a mistake, hold down the right mouse button to erase the error. One thing I like is that you can print out a custom paper map, and if you print using your inkjet on NG's waterproof paper, you can get a custom color map that really is waterproof.The major limitation at this point is that the software is not fully compatible with some of the newest GPS receivers. I can't use the USB cable with my Garmin GPSMap 60CS, but it works pretty well with the Serial cable, other than garbling waypoint names. Hopefully this will be fixed soon.
The Sandisk Sansa is by far the worst MP3 Player I have owned. Sure, it worked great for 2 weeks and it had some features that many MP3 players don't have like FM radio and voice recording. I thought I got a hell of a deal buying this for 42 dollars but boy was I wrong. I started having issues with the battery about 15 days after I had it, the battery was running out in about 1.5 hours which was not what I expected (having trusted Sandisk's products for many years now). I didn't really mind this because when I listened to music it wasn't for long periods of time, however a few days later the sound output was not working, and I switched out like 4 pair of headphones but I realized the MP3 Player had the problem. I called customer service, which was a bit hard to communicate with but they got the job done nontheless. About a week after recieving my second Sansa it started having software issues, deleting my songs, and shutting off unexpectedly. It eventually got to the point (in about a week) where you would turn it on and it would turn off about a minute into a song. I probably could've filed for another one but I decided not to since it wasn't worth it. I was very dissapointed with Sandisk with this product and will surely stick to my ipod, which I've had for a year and is still going great. Just keep that in mind when buying this MP3 player.
I already had one for a different computer and liked it. I paid less at Sam's, but they or none of the computer stores in this town carried it. If I had another computer I would order another......I also bought one for a friend as a hostess gift.
I bought this unit mainly for watching HD channels like ESPN HD. It had arrived just before Major League's playoff began. Sport programs like playoff and NFL in HD are super amazing. I can't go back to 4:3 pictures.Time Warner Cable in my area provides HD subscribers with free HBO channels, one of which is in HD. Viewing movies in HD is also superb.The HD set-top-box is connected to the TV with a component cable. The TV does not have a DVI input (but has two HDMI inputs).This unit has some cool features (maybe other products have similar ones) such as "dynamic picture" which adjusts picture settings automatically based on the ambient lightings. You can also manually choose, say, "movie" which is less vivid than other settings and good for watching movies in a dark room.Please note this if you often use closed caption. As long as the set-top-box is connected via component, you may not be able to use TV's closed caption feature. I won't blame the TV of this because as I did research online, I've found that there is no specification on closed caption signal transfer over component. So it may be that the set-top-box doesn't send out the closed caption signals over component. Or it may be that the TV doesn't receive the CC signals on component. A workaround for this is to have the set-top-box insert the caption by itself, whose font is less clean than the TV's (but legible, of course).Overall, this TV is a great buy for this quality and relatively affordable price and highly recommended. Be informed that Sharp is the leading company in HDTV in Japan. I would say Sharp's HDTVs are more popular than Sony's. My parents in Japan have a 37" Sharp HDTV, which is of incredible quality. And my 32" in the US doesn't disappoint me.
I bought this DVD player becuase I purchased a widescreen LCD HDTV and wanted a good dvd player with an HDMI out port on it to upscale my dvds to make them look better on my new tv. This dvd has worked flawlessly. It has an HDMI port, composite out and component out and has a 9 in 2 card reader so you can watch slide shows of your images straight from your camera cards it can also read mp3s from those cards to make a music slide show. This dvd player comes built in with TV Guardian which can filter out foul language on dvds, I havent tried this feature out so I cant really comment on it. I would recommend this dvd player to anyone wanting to spend a little more to get HDMI support to upscale dvds. It is very sleek looking out of the box in a wide but thin stance. Great buy!
What a great buy. I somehow lost the original cable and bought this one at an extrememly fair price and free shipping. My order arrived quickly and was as promised. I'm thrilled.
I don't understand why so many people are giving these headphones such a terrible review. For the record, I have spend over $200 on headphones before and these are only slightly below the rating of the expensive ones. I had issues with the first pair but it my own fault. I got the cord snagged on a dumbbell at the gym and it ripped out. However, I purchased another pair last October 2009 and I am still using that pair 5 days a week or more. Good treble, extremely powerful bass. I would suggest that for the audiophile that enjoy strong bass in their music, these headphones are for you.
Since I installed this memory on my thinkpad r61 notobook, it keeps turning into bluescreen very often! I lost my data for a couple of times! Any suggestions for preventing this happen again?
I recently moved a HomePlug 1.1 System to a new home. I had a problem with signal levels that were 30% to 40% lower on some circuits. By switching circuit breakers on and off and moving a HomePlug Adapter to different circuits, I found that the circuits that had a low signal were on the opposite phase of the circuits that had a good signal level.I read about the Corinex PowerPhase Coupler on the Corinex website. I did a product availability search and found the best price on Amazon.com. The order was delivered sooner than the estimated delivery date.I installed the PowerPhase Coupler by simply unpluging the Clothers Dryer, plugging the PhaseCoupler into the Dryer Outlet and then plugging the Dryer into the PhaseCoupler. The PhaseCoupler has two Green LED's that indicate the PhaseCoupler is working properly. When I ran the HomePlug diagnostic utility I found that the signal level on the circuits that were on the opposite phase and were weak, increased to the same signal level as the circuits that were on the same phase.BEFORE YOU ORDER A POWERPHASE COUPLER UNPLUG YOUR DRYER AND CHECK TO SEE HOW MANY PINS THE PLUG AND OUTLET HAVE. ORDER A PHASE COUPLER THAT MATCHES THE NUMBER OF PINS ON YOUR DRYER OUTLET. THERE ARE THREE AND FOUR PIN PHASE COUPLERS.
Its the least expensive ipod dock of it's kind that I was able to find. Everything works well, but the left channel audio fails to come out of it's stereo output jack. I have to use the ipod's earphone jack if I want to hear both channels on my stereo system instead. I just don't have the time to send it back.
Amazon Prime members avoid Smart digital, though from other reviews Amazon's main site seems afflicted by the same curse.Received Cabletech Technology knockoffs ([...]) instead of "snagless" cap Cables To Go ([...]) - note valued at $28.99 on the manufacturer's site.Furthermore, the site above suggests these knockoffs may be labeled cat 6 but are afterall tested up to 100mhz and could therefore be cat5 in sheep's clothing.
Have had no problems at all with this mouse. Very comfortable and the extra features are nice. Would recommend it to anyone!
I have not got this D-510 too work on my PC, PC will take the USBport from the Camera at all.
this is my second Lumix - LOVE the ease of use, portability, multiple options for taking photos, ease of download to pc, long battery life - Highly recommended. Still learning the many functions!
This is a great buy for someone who do not have experience with MP3 players. Very easy to download music.
The Nikon D80 camera I received is really great - like new as described, arrived on time and in tact. The problem was that it arrived without any of the accessories, without the battery, AV cable, charger etc. So I went to a local shop and spent money on 'accessorizing'the camera so I wasn't too impressed. But the seller reimbursed me for these costs no questions asked, so overall I would rate this sell as being genuine and trustworthy despite their initial slip up.
A small USB mouse is essential for mobile workers and I have to say I really like this one. The contour feels nice on the hand and is comfortable to use with my small hands. I didn't have to install any drivers, which was an added bonus; Windows just picks it up and works like a charm everytime I plug in the USB adapter (considering this is a Microsoft product I would expect no less). The only thing I wish this had is a back/forward button on the thumb rest like some other mouses have.**update**After about 3 years of rare use, the plastic piece that disables the mouse when the USB adapter is inserted stopped working properly and resulted in the mouse not working at all.
being the "techno-goober" that i am, i can tell a difference between this and the power-strip that i used before.this cleans the power that arrives at your devices.i used to have "flubs" in power going to my devices causing them to flicker, or sound to go "wonkey".i currently have plugged into this:my 32" HDTV, Digital Cable Box (with HD out) DVD/Surround Sound and my x-box.i've been using this for about a month now and i can tell a clear difference. a recommended product for anyone with expensive equipment that you want to keep in full working order.
Worked well for me. Good buy!Seems to be worth what we paid for it.That is all I want to say, but these reviews require me to say more.
This wireless speaker system is truly "unlimited" in range and volume!!You won't be disappointed in this purchase.
I can take my stereo into any room, or even outside. I love the ability it gives me to listen away from the stereo without having to turn the volume up.
This is a good, simple alarm. I liked the battery back up. The dual alarm & snooze work well. My only complaint is that the radio dial isn't digital. It has good reception, for what it is, though.I had a different clock radio for so long that getting used to the new buttons is necessary, of course. But even though you can hit "any" button for the snooze, don't hit to the left - that's where the on/off is, and it doesn't feel any different than the other buttons when you're half-asleep.Getting to new alarm and clock times is really fast though, and I like that.
I didn't use this right away so it was out of warranty when the tape player broke after very limited use. The CD player works but the unit doesn't have very good sound--very little bass even with BASS BOOST. I don't even like a lot of bass, but it is even too tinny for me. Not Amazon's fault, I guess you can't expect much for the price.
We took this and our Canon Rebel XTI on a recent vacation to Europe and it was perfect for us novice photographers. It fit well under a plane seat or in the overhead compartments. The top portion of the backpack was more roomy than I thought. I easily fit a change of clothes and a small travel book. It fit comfortably on me (5'5") and my fiance (6'1") although I can see where it would not be comfortable on anyone bigger b/c it is small. We loved it and can't wait to take it on future trips.
I love this bag for my MacBook Air! At first, it fit a bit loose but then when I put the protective cover on it it was a bit more snug. Not only does it keep my Mac safe and secure, it also keeps my iPad secure in the smaller pocket - I even fit my books and papers in that same pocket when I don't carry the iPad with me. My iPhone is also safe, secure and in easy access in it's little cell phone pocket on the outside (on the straps). Carrying the new power cord and iPhone/iPad chargers have never been so easy. In the front pocket, you can carry as many things you can imagine...very spacious. The only thing I don't like about that particular pocket is that when you open the bag all of the contents can hide in crease at the top. Other than that no complaints whatsoever. Prior to buying it I researched a lot of reviews and multiple of other bags - this one topped them all! I'm very satisfied with this bag. It is not too big and not small but JUST right!
After moving, I discovered that my power cords (all packed into one box) were missing. After searching through half of the still-unpacked boxes, I decided to just go out and buy some new power cords. The Tripp-Lite power cords were reasonably priced, so I bought a bunch of them. They fit well, they're of high quality, and the wires are true 18AWG (I used a couple as "suicide" cords for hard-wiring some equipment). The true 18AWG wire size is important: some others that I've bought use smaller wire than labeled (one off-brand used 24AWG wires in a cord labeled "18AWG" -- dangerously deceptive) or have cheap connectors and/or poor strain-reliefs. Tripp-Lite is a well known brand, and their power cords work great.I am impressed with the quality and will buy more in the future.
After seeing a friends itrip in action I thought that this would work as well with the bonus of having a radio built in. However, no matter what frequency I try there is nearly always an underlying sound of some static usually some quiet crackling, which varies depending on your location. So in short, doesn't seem to be as powerful as the itrip but hey, it's a bit cheaper.
i &lt;3 ipod nano.Awesome:sound qualityscreencolor4gbgamesclick wheelsmall, lightNO technical problems (freezing up, downloading) notta, zip, NONE!! (great)every aspect is basically awesome1 bad:CRAPPY HEADPHONES!!!! they are always falling out of my ears and stuff they suckBottom Line:iPod nano is great, (better then 1st generation, based on other reviews and stories.) 1st rate sound quality i highly reccomend it (i got it as an xmas gift) I may be only an 11 year old kid, and what do i know, but i LOVE the iPod nano.
The pictures and video turn out great, you just need the PERFECT lighting. If you're closer than 10 feet to whoever you're using the flash on the picture will turn out terribly bright and they'll just be a white blob... it takes about 15 seconds to take a picture after you've just taken one and that's WAY too long... but it is MUCH better than the digital camera I got with my Marlboro Points!!!!!!
Have been using them almost daily with my iPod Shuffle since June of this year -- in the gym, while walking, and doing yardwork. When not in use, I keep them in the plastic case in my backpack, rather than wadded up in my glove compartment. I "perspire" profusely and have had no problem with the wires shredding (from other posts, it appears as though this is more prevalent in the white version). You DO need to get a good seal in your ear canal, but I have had no issues with bass response or clarity. Would have liked the option of a shorter wire since I use a DLO armband, but I just wrap the extra around the clip. IMHO, getting more than my money's worth!
This was the only radio I could find this size (about a little bigger than a pack of Virginia Slim 100s) that could pick up AM radio within the confines of my heavy-duty steel-reinforced office building. This little radio really seems to do the job on reception. At night I'm able to pick up a shortwave station in Sydney, Australia, as well as get very clear reception on the WWV time stations, despite the fact that I'm not in a location that generally picks up shortwave very well at all.As far as sound fidelity goes, with the provided earbuds, this radio offers tremendous, crystal-clear stereo sound on FM stations--surprisingly so for a radio this small. And the regular speaker doesn't sound too bad either, offering some good volume output for a speaker that size.This radio offers 200 programmable stations (I've only used 15), an alarm, a backlight, and a sleep timer that can go from 1 minute to 2 hours. It's surprisingly easy to program, and batteries seem to last a good while (I've gone several hours on the provided set of alkalines). This radio generally satisfies ALL of my radio needs spectacularly. I highly recommend it to anyone
Just after buying a new computer (Dell), I realized that it would be a good idea to replace my modem to computer (Cat5) cord. When the cords arrived, I connected them then logged on. Could not believe the difference. I was using an older blue cord that I picked up from a family member. I ordered this cable because I wanted a longer cable, but was really happy and pleasantly surprised with the increased speed. We have SBC DSL Elite, and everything is so much faster with the new Belkin Cat 5. I recommend this Cat5 cable.
Bought 5 yrs ago. Does the jobs well. But tray scanner does not works, everything else just works fine however, outdated would search for my next printer now.
I had an older pair of binoculars, much larger, that I assumed were "just the way it is" when it came to finding objects and bringing them into focus. Surprise! These smaller binoculars are so easy to focus! I am very pleased with their size, weight, and overall ease of use.
After a month of research, I finally bought the Cannon S110, and am extremly happy with it. First picture I took in auto mode at Medium Res with Medium compression was incredible. Printed on my HP P1000, I will be throwing my old 35 mm film camera away. Have tried movies with sound, panoramics, macros, etc. all on the first day I got it. Easy to use. Software is good too. Lots of features. The size of the this camera is truly amazing. Simple buttons, great menus, LCD is pretty visible outside too - that is key. Will need to get a bigger CF card, but that was expected. Don't fall for the S100 being cheaper, for the same relative price, the S110 gives you movies with sound and more compressions/resolutions. Great Buy!!
Speaker Model= M3v3 Axiom bookshelf speaker in real walnut veneer with natural stain and piano gloss finish. Die cast metal driver baskets.Pro= Great sound, delicious looking, small, lightweight, and efficient.Cons= Piano finish shows every finger print.Thoughts; First let me say that I use the M3s as satilites with a subwoofer. This review is NOT about my use of them as bookshelf speakers. That said...these are simply wonderful little speakers. I've been playing different types of music through them (Pink Floyd, Trailer Bride, music score from "The Right Stuff" and "Battlestar Gallactica", and numerous Blues artists, to name just a few) and they have performed perfectly. At first I set them up with twin Hsu STF-2 10" subwoofers, driven by an Outlaw Audio R2150 "Retro Receiver", and a Onkyo C-7030 CD player. (Not super high-end equipment, but certainly fine for most ears)After listening for some time, I removed one of the subwoofers. That setup (one STF-2 subwoofer, and the M3s) was perfect for my taste. The sound was natural, open, and very detailed.Being and old audiophile I had a pair of "old-school" speakers (Klipsch Heresy speakers Cir. 1980) sitting around, so I did a little experiment; I hooked the Heresys up to the B channel of the receiver, together with the other STF-2. Switching between the M3s, and the Heresys I was blown away by just how much better the M3s sounded compared to the Klipsch. The only advantage the Klipsch seemed to have is they were much more efficient (or at least they seemed more efficient; I lack equipment and expertise to quote any SPL numbers.)How do the M3s look? In the real walnut and piano finish I'd say delicious, gorgeous, scrumptious, edible. The quality of the cabinet work on my M3s is first rate. The walnut veneer has a deep, rich, complex, and glorious grain structure.My only caveat would be they show every fingerprint. So, if you are tactile (and these speakers cry out to be touched) or if you have children who are, be prepared with a good wiping cloth to clean the sumptuous piano gloss finish often.Axiom was wonderful to deal with. Fast, friendly service, and lots of options available for choosing your speakers.In short, I'm a long-time fan of satellite/subwoofer systems. I bought one of the first M&K; systems to hit the market. The Axiom M3v3 bookshelf speakers make very nice satellites for my HSU subwoofers. I could not be happier with them.
This antenna did a nice job of improving reception as compared to an older directional antenna. The location is in a hunting area about 40-60 miles from the available broadcast towers. Give yourself plenty of table and floor space to assemble. The mast was fixed so the antenna could not be rotated, which would allow you to prevent loss of the most distant broadcast towers. The connected HDTV was running off of batteries and an inverter. An antenna booster/amplifier was used, and is highly recommended.
This case is excelent and quietThermaltake VB1000BWS Soprano Mid-Tower Chassis Case with X Type Side Panel Window
This is a wonderful addition to my D200.It does add weight to the D200 and makes it a rather large camera but for a guy with large hands it feels great!The addition battery make batteriers a non-issue with the D200.~e
Before you buy this camera you should ask yourself one question. Is compositional freedom important to me? if the answer is no then get this camera. If it's yes then don't because of the following reasons.First of all if you look past sony advertising.. the only thing F828 lens shares with a true 200mm is the angle of view. It does NOT have the same DOF as a true 200mm lens..(you think just because u got an apperture of 2.0 that u will make portraits with beautiful bokeh?? think again.. you will not! A 50mm lens gives u good background blurr only at very close focus at which the features of ur subject will be distorted.It does NOT compress perspective like a true 200mm lens. Which mean u cannot stack those hills.. You cannot push ur subject closer to those gorgeous mountains. You cannot compress a crowded traffic filled scene and make it seem dramatic. At best it will do normal perspective where nothing is dramatic.It does NOT have the same magnification as a true 200mm lens! And if those good marketing folks were replaced by engineers there would no such thing as 'digital zoom'. Advice: if a salesman tells you &quot;this has a 5X digital Zoom&quot; .. please please please prove you are not stupid by laughing in his face!Additionally at the wide end.. it's a 7mm lens.. come on?? you don't expect distortion? go to www.dpreview.com and see for yourself!Normal people call it 'Rule of thumb', engineers call it the 'The Bayer Imperitive'. Smaller the pixel size higher the noise. Pixels don't get any smaller than in the SONY. Nevermind that magic fourth color, the sensor produces unacceptable noise at all ISO's above 200. source: www.dpreview.comWhat about the purple fringing?? I hope Carl Ziess bought sony dinner first! Don't belive me? go see www.dpreview.com. Before u commit to settling for the chromatic aberations resulting in the purple fringes, keep in mind that there is no filter in the world that will cure this completely because filters can only mask problems they can't alter lense geometry.If you are serious about photography and money is tight.. get an entry level DSLR from canon or Nikon.Conclusion:If I were to make a sony F828 out of my EOS 300D I would have to do the following: perminently superglue a fast 50 lens to the camera. (then slow it down because they are usually f1.8). Take a shot and crop the edges away in photoshop till I get about a 200mm field of view.(offcourse the sony does the exact same thing except the crop is much higher res because it is done by the senor that is way smaller than the image made but the lens). If my explaination is unclear then consier this.. take a 35mm film plate, take a pair of sissors and clip away the edges and make the film area about 25% of it's original size. Then make the film 4 times more dense. Then give the film a name like 'miracle film' that makes any lens 4 times more powerful. Then ask your self one question.. Will I buy this film if it were sold to me?Sony lens is 7-51mm.. sony marketing says 35-200mm (35mm equallent) Please see past the marketing.. demand to know the facts. Ask then to define equallent.Lastly, it uses an EVF: let's try an experiment.. I'll come to ur house and replace all the mirrors with tiny TV screens. It's a great idea becaue u can then see urself even in the dark. If you think you will like that.. they you will like the EVF idea too.. come on damnit! it's a 1000$ camera..If you are an SLR user and are thinking about buying a sony F828.. your decision is simple.. don't. If u are a newbee and this is ur first camera.. then buy it.. it's got killer features and u will make beautiful pictures never knowing what ur missing.got more question? don't agree? vik_wvu@hotmail.com
The Canon EOS series has made picture taking accessable to the average person. One can truly take top quality pictures with this camera with minimal training. This is the basic lens that one will need for everday photography. With it one can shoot anywhere from midrange shots up to a 80mm zoom. Pick this up with a 80mm-300mm zoom lens and you are set for any photo adventure. The quality is great and you can rest assured that it will last for years.
The 550 is the most problem-plagued piece of AV equipment I've ever owned. I am now on my third one in the past 18 months. Each one has been replaced under warranty, but that doesn't take away the fact that they are a piece of junk. Each of the first two had button failures within 9 months of receiving them. I'm just saying....AVOID THIS REMOTE LIKE THE PLAGUE.
It's just as simple as it looks and works just as simply. I love the little pouch that came with, so I can just attach it to my camera strap and never have to dig through the bag for it. It's a great little remote.
This system is just what I wanted. It is small, powerful and easy to use
I found the product satisfactory. I have not had any problems with any PNY memory bought over the years and I have found PNY to be no better or worst than Kingston or Crucial when it come to quality control of their respective product. I have found over the years that how the item is packaged and handled has more to do with the item being received in working order than the inattention of the manufacturer to quality control measures.
Really like the bag. Only have had it for about a week now but really like it a lot. No complaints.
Made listening on the head phones much more comfortable and convenient.It is a good addition to the purchase of head phones
Looks good and makes my system sound good if you have a stock radio you need one of these if you wamt subs
highly reliable, uncomparable performance, neat design, light weight, wonderful LCD display, most secure, comfortable keyboard with great touching point, ...you don't have to worry that you are careless to drop it accidentally; i did that many times and it continue works well. you can spill milk on the keyboard, it can drain automatically.perfect laptop, great thinkpad.
Not as sharp and clear as I expected. They are ok but take your time to consider the alternatives before ordering these.
I had been looking for a fire pit and this is just what I wanted. The rail didn't quite line up correctly so that part was a little difficult to put together, but otherwise, it was easy to assemble. It looks great at night with the light shining through the cutouts. The quality is very good. The only thing I was disappointed about, was the price. I shop on Amazon for larger purchases because the prices are usually the best. I was shocked when my local hardware store had the same model for $30.00 cheaper. Amazon does not price match. Overall this a great product for the price.
We have a classical FM station in our area and I wanted a good FM stereo radio to receive it. I wanted the Tivoli AM/FM model that looks like this Emerson, but was turned off by the $200 price in one of the electronics catalogues. Anyway, after searching the net high and low for an alternative (no boomboxes) for about two weeks, I ran into this little jewel for only $30! Couldn't believe it! Happy, happy, joy, joy. I had to preorder, but it came right through as soon as Target received the shipment.
I read the poor reviews of this, and decided the low price made it worth it to try anyways. My car stereo and speakers are not the most impressive as is, and the tape cassette adapters I had been using kept failing on me. Rather than replace my last one I got this. I live in a metropolitan area, and the default station was fine for reception. Yes I imagine in LA the choices are limited, but if you don't live in the biggest or second biggest city in the US I imagine you wouldn't have too many problems.Compared to my not-very-exciting tape adapter, this sounds too disappointingly like radio. In fact, the bass quality I was used to (which isn't much, my speakers are semi-blown out) was far worse with this transmitter. Yes, it was convenient, and worked right out of the box for me, but if you have been using something else to listen to your ipod you will probably notice the difference. However, considering my tape player seems on the way out, and stereos that support the ipod mini are quite expensive, this is an okay subsitute if you can get used to the poorer sound quality.
With a wide range of features it compares well with my other digital cameras. I own a Samsung NV3, a Kodak DCS Pro, and a Canon G6. The best point and shoot results for me seem to come from the Panasonic LX2K. It focuses faster and more reliably than either of the other P&S; cameras and the color reproduction is stellar. Controls are easy to use if a little tiny, but quite intuitive once you've spent some time with them. Bulkier than the NV3 because of the excellent opitcal package, which probably accounts for the high quality images. I was amazed at the detail I was able to acquire at full resolution.Overall an excellent point and shoot which I would recommend for almost anyone. In fact, I sent one to my son to get him into the digital photography era.
These slim jewel cases by Maxell provide sturdy protection for CDs; but they can also store DVDs as well as CD-Rs, DVD-Rs, and any other type of media, blank or with data on it, of the same shape and thickness! I have been fortunate in that the cases I bought never cracked when I tried to open them. I think these are well constructed. They hold together and that's great.Moreover, these slender jewel cases provide excellent storage for media and they measure roughly half the width of the older, original jewel cases that seem far too wide and "fat" today. You can stick a "post-it" note to the front of the jewel case to indicate what's on the disc inside, too.These jewel cases can store discs on bookshelves, cabinet shelves or whatever. They are not ugly, either. In fact, they come in five different colors including red, blue and green. You can use these colors to categorize types of media so you don't have to hunt endlessly for the type of media you're looking for.In addition, because these cases are so slim you can carry a few of them in a carry case for a laptop computer. That's very good.My only gripe is that these jewel cases come in packs of thirty. That's not enough for people like me who have large collections. If you have lots of discs you may want to buy a fifty-pack or even a one hundred-pack from either Maxell or another seller on this website.Overall, I still recommend these CD/DVD jewel cases for anyone who wants compact yet sturdy storage for their media. Use these in good health--they should last forever!
I finally chose this D-Link model after reading reviews for over an hour. I felt it had the most favorable reviews, even with some bad installations. I have an Epson CX7800 printer/scanner that I have connected to the D-Link server, and I can print fine (see below) and also scan through it as well.I think the first advice I can give, is to connect the D-Link server to your home network hub by the *included* cat-5 network cable. Then when you go browse your home network through your hub or access point, it shows right up as listed in the instruction manual. For example, if you have a 2wire system like me, open up internet explorer, and go to http://gateway.2wire.net/ From this screen, look at the bottom and click on "view the home network." Then next to the Dlink name, click on the "view device details" link. This will give you the "192.1.1.101" address that will get you connected to the D-Link server setup/configuration pages, in internet explorer type your number like this: "http://192.1.1.101", hit enter, and it will give you the tabs to access your wireless network name and password key.My second advice is: I was having problems printing from my wireless notebook to the wireless print server, the printer would print 3/4 of a full page, the abort, and try again, and again, and again, until I cancelled the print job. I was almost ready to return the print server after I had some suggestions from D-Link's help pages, but no luck. At first, I thought it was a Windows Vista problem, BUT I figured out I could plug the notebook into the network by cat-5 cable, and it printed fine. My work around was to go into the Windows "Control Panel", and go to the "Printers and Faxes". Then right-click on the D-link printer icon, and choose properties. Click on the "Advanced" tab, and in the middle, choose "Print directly to the printer" and then click "OK" at the bottom. This has fixed my problem, and everyone loves using the printer wirelessly throughout the house now!
bough this to speed up and help a computer I used to own. i have since given the computer away, but it worked well to speed up the computer. no complaints and the price was right.
Playing around with this camera has only enhanced my view of Sony's handycams. The video and features are brilliant and the aesthetics of the camera are second to none. However like Sony cameras I purchased over 4 years prior to this one's release it is very likely to have the condensation error (which if you look online you will see hundreds of posts about it but no permanent fixes) and broken flex cables. So it seems Sony are too busy releasing cameras to fix well know issues that are re-occurring. With all that aside, if you find this sweet baby in a bargain price range it may be hard to pass up but it would seem it's better value to just go with something else if you aren't willing to deal with the Sony issues.
The headset works just as advertised, right out of the box. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anybody.
sound quality great when i am close to a base..in my house this wireless headphones and previous one work on one channel. I like it that recharge stops in 16 hours ( after recharge complete )..
My son loves this cd/radio it is really nice because it has a headphones jack and works really well.\
I bought this with some nervousness after reading reviews, but have been pleasantly surprised. This little work horse just performs flawlessly. It was very intuitive to set up. I did not use software, just connected via IP and used the GUI which is very good. I have mine in RAID 5 as it comes from the factory preset. I stream music and video with ease keep my massive collection of photos (Amateur Photographer)on it. I have had a bad experience on another machine with RAID 5, so I was happy when I found I could plug an external hard drive into one of the usb ports and set the Terastation to automatically backup selected folders. I am in heaven with my precious photos automatically backed up and easily accessible from anywhere in the world there is web access. I may eventually have to get another one of these!
Great value and sound! Highly recommended. Easy hookups and remote volume control.
The Coolpix 4100 is a pretty great camera. I use my 1964 Canon SLR for the most part, but use the coolpix for small things, I wouldn't want to process on film. It fits well in my pocket, has a small internal memory, and a decent zoom. The quality of the images almost always blows me away, and I'm glad for the manual they've included. On the other hand, I can't say I'm exactly happy with the software they've included (and perfer to use Apple's iPhoto in the iLife bundle). The batteries are another problem. It requires 2 AA batteries to operate and with frequent usage, they die...FAST, within days. Aside from the software and batteries, I'd have to give this item a 4.5, although it is near perfeKt.
I've used this Smart Strip for over a year now on my entertainment system. I run my TV in the master outlet and my audio receiver, XBox 360 and Playstation 3 in the switched outlet. I personally have no use for the 3 always hot outlet, but it's nice to know it's there when needed. This Smart Strip provides 2875-joule protection which gives me a piece of mind that my equipment won't be damaged in a thunderstorm.You may need need to adjust the switch knob on the strip out of the box. Just turn on your master device and keep turning the knob until all the devices are powered on. Then shut off your master device and make sure it powers off all the switched devices. It's worked for over a year now and I couldn't be happier. I can't say how much money this Smart Strip has personally saved me, but I am more than confident that it has paid for itself.You can't even imagine how much power a XBox 360 and Playstation 3 use even when powered off (well maybe you can), but this is definitely helping my utility bill and my carbon footprint.
Holder arrived in pack and works as expected- even came with screws to fasten car chassis. Bolts don't look like they will take monster tightening, so be careful.
The machine never worked. It randomly plays the outgoing message for no apparent reason, even when there's no incoming phone call. After wading through a very long menu of options at the tech support number I got to a person and was told I'd have to return it at my expense, even though it's in warranty.If you look at other sites with reviews on this machine you'll see that my experience that the unit didn't function correctly isn't unique.Save your money!
I am very happy with this product.It is reasonably priced and it fits perfectly well on my Olympus compact camera. The workmanship and quality is a good bargain for the price.I have used this extensively to make 360 degree panoramic as well as abstract picture. The .5 is ideal for 90% of times and situations.A clever design.Bruce RazbanSilicon Valley, CA, USA
There are 2 inputs for those big black block transformer plugs that normally take up two spaces. Very handy ..they are on either end so they are away from the row of plugs. A constant blue light shines, which is ok with me, but it could bother you. It seems very sturdy and durable. I can only assume it is doing its job since I have not had any zaps. So far, so good.
I tried many different stands, including the Apple iPad 2 charger. This stand works, works well, is extremely light, very adjustable, folds flat and grips like crazy. It is the perfect transportable, low cost stand. If you have an iPad or iPad 2, get one today!
This camera case fits the camera perfectly and the extra battery is a MUST. The price of the two items together is the same as the battery alone in local electronics stores. So, I look at it as getting the case for free!!
I have this product already, and setting up my second network with the same deal. Set up on the first one took a while, but I figured it out with the online documentation. I used to be a LAN Administrator so I know my way around a bit. Only product that I have found that has hard wire, wireless and print server all in one. The only problem I have is the range - I can't go as far as I had hoped on the wireless, I have to stay near the router. I would definitely recommend this product.
I bought new rcas for my voice speaker amp just because my cousin said it was worth it ... I was skeptical at first but these things really bring out the quality in your sound ... shipping was very fast .. id definitely biy again
I wish I could give this product a good review. It is essentially two batteries in a molded bracket and it fits into the slot nicely. However the first set (I bought two of them) worked to take about ten pictures and the second one had absolutely now charge the first time I put it into the power slot. The problem is not just this battery pack. I have had a very difficult finding any battery that actually works in this Kodak camera. Probably will never buy another Kodak for that reason.
Bought this cable so I can use my PS3 in my bedroom without having to disconnect the HDMI cable from my living room TV and this cable worked just as good as my $99.99 cable but for a whole lot cheaper.
The mirco memory card worked as expected and provies excellent storage capability for my wife's camera while at school and at outside school event.
Anyone who is looking for a smoking laptop, this is the one. If you look around you will see that you can not get anything that this laptop comes with for the price of this unit. Sony has really out done them selves this time. The all new 16.1 inch screen is unreal. Bottom line is for your money this is where its at.
I only have the player for a month. Love it! Used it to load all my cd/s on it and some movies. My wife hooks the player up in her Mini cooper to the MP3 outlet and what a great sound it is.If that little player holds up like this for some years I will be happy.
I have some expensive B&W filters that are made of higher grade glass and cost more than three times this one. This one looks just as good! Tiffen has my vote. I'm going to save my money and buy these from now on!
All the adult's said this telescope was very sturdy and well made. They leave East Coast I live West Coast.
This camera doesn't work with AOL IM v.5.9 on Windows XP. Since AIM is the only Windows IM that communicates with iChat, you won't be able to contact your Mac OS X using buddies if you buy this camera.The cam does work with MSN Instant Messenger (tested with v7.5 on WinXP).Don't expect to be able to move around (e.g dance on the spot :-) while using this camera; the sensor is quite slow and you'll be a blur if you even wave your head from side to side.OTOH, it's a lot cheaper than some other cameras!
I'm using this to allow me to shoot tethered in Lightroom 3 on my Macbook Pro with a Canon 60D and/or 1D Mark III. It works great for this purpose. No complaints from me at all. I've had no connection or transfer issues so far, it simply does it's job, and that's nice.
Product was delivered on time. Wait 1 week to put on the roof. Digital signal changes from 2 bar to 4 bar for most air channels. Good product for reasonalbe price. Highly recommended.During set up, don't tighten the nut until conneting the signal wire. The nut edge blocked the connector and is very hard for me to connet the wire. This is the minor design error for end user,(not end user friendly)but will not effect the performent of the antenna.
Do not waste your money on this!! It worked for about 5 months,and then went totally dead! JUNK!
I bought this close up lens after reading what Bryan Peterson said about it in this book on closeup photography and the mixed reviews I'd read. I have tried it out on my Nikkor 18mm - 200mm lens. At first I followed the instructions and used it at 18mm. This gave little if any benefit over using my lens with at 200mm. That explained the negative reviews of this closeup lens. I then ignored the instructions and zoomed the Nikkor lens out to 200mm with the close up lens on and that made a huge difference.The lens does not fit on my 70-300mm lens, so I have ordered a stepup ring for that lens. I have read a couple of reviews that say the close up lens is excellent on that lens.The main reason I bought this lens is that it will be easy to use when traveling. I cannot take a big macro lens on overseas trips, but this close up lens will fit in my pocket in its case.
I just bought this keyboard. Mostly because of the working distance and the touchpad.I've only had it a few days, but so far it does what I want it to. I like the touchpad much better than any trackball or point stick, probably because I'm used to working with one on my laptop. The scroll part of the touchpad is great as well. I have used it out to around 20 ft and it still worked great, unlike most of the wireless keyboards that barely work out to 6 ft. It is light, small, and the keys have good feel.A few distractions so far: Sometimes when the keyboard is sitting on your lap the sender/receiver gets covered up or interferred with and you lose keystrokes, even though it is a radio transmitter. Keyboard powers up in Numlock.
The headphone has some good quality sound output but with this price tag, the material should be of a decent quality...mine broke with a minimal careful use with in a year....
You want a solid, durable laptop for primarly business purposes, the Thinkpad series is the way to go. They are durable and can take strong handling. You don't need blazing speed when you're doing a spell check, you need a bulletproof machine, especially if you're a roadwarrior. You want games and videos, you absolutely can get a faster, sexier machine for the same money. It also won't last. Thinkpads aren't gamer machines; they were never meant to be. I do my spreadsheet, Access database, writing and web surfing on my T23, and it does it just fine. Business pros use Thinkpads...I rate it 4 stars only because it's an older model...
This is a decent product and does what it supposed to do. I've been using it for 3 months and so far I've had no problems with it at all. The only complaint is that I think it is a little big, would be better if the size is smaller. Also, the chord is quite short. I use it when I go to the library, and have to leave my table to grab coffee or food or something. I wouldn't feel safe to just leave my computer with it if I were in a public place and have to be gone for more than 30 min or so.
Got them for backup for my Canon video camera a year ago. As for my experience so far, they last just as long as the original Canon battery. The only difference is that they are slightly larger than the Canon ones. But not really an issue. The difference in price made plenty of a difference.
I used it for less than a month. It replaced an Netgear RT-314 I had before. I was happy with the basic functionality of the RT-314, and I wanted to add some kind of parental control (essentially limit the hours my children could use the Internet).The RP114 is advertised as having that capability, but it is quite limited. You can only set global access hours, there is no way to target different users. I also found that both the RT-314 and RP-114 would not allow multiple VPN sessions simultaneously, and I had to reboot the router to be able to connect to ATT Net Client after my wife had connected to her company. This was a great annoyance, and I finally returned the RP114 and bought an SMC Barricade 7004-ABR. That solved the problem with VPN. And to my surprise, the Barricade has the parental controls I needed, but they are not trumpeted on the box like netgear does, plus it has a print server. All for about [price] more....
These sheets are good for more than just cameras. I used them on my binoculars and I can see much better through them. Small package fits in bag.
For the price paid, I feel this product more than exceeded my expectations. The only cautionary advice I can provide involves purchasing topo maps for this device.The Garmin website lists the 100K topo maps at $59.00 per region of the United States. 24K topo maps are $99.99 for two states. If you download these maps, you can only place one at a time on a microSD card regardless of GB available. So, when I travel from Texas to New Mexico, I have to switch out cards.Here's a direct quote from Garmin Tech Support: "The unit will only read the original file. Renaming the file works on some of our newer units, like the GPSMAP62 series, but unfortunately not on the GPSMAP60 series. Garmin recommends MicroSD cards with a capacity to be no larger than 4GB."It's not a terrible inconvenience for me, but it may be for some. You can also find these maps cheaper on other sites.Great device though, all of the essentials for many great adventures outdoors!
I really like this tool kit because it contains a basic assortment of tools. It has everything I need to tinker with and take apart computers and electronics. This kit lost two stars because of one problem, the wire striper/cutter does not cut well. They strip fine, but don't seem to be sharp enough to cut well. Three stars is a pass, but wish I had paid less for this kit which such a major flaw.
Definitely recommended. You have to know the street address and the correct city/town name to get optimal results, but there is absolutley NO comparison between having this in the car and using maps or hand held units. You can not only use it to guide you, but to check the traveltime, distance, etc., when planning road trips. Unlike web based map services, when there is a recent change to conditions, routing, accessibility, etc., the unit instantly recalculates and provides revised and optional routing. I believe that this is a &quot;must have&quot;. The newest software also offers travel services, including gas stations, restaurants, business services, points of interest, etc...like the cell phone and email, how did we ever get along before we had this?
Really enjoy listening. Difficult to locate a free frequency guide. Auto scan help alot, but would like some sort of frequency listing.
This tripod has alot of basic tripod features, and I like that. I used to make my wife hold the camera while I did the surgerys that I perform at home but she kept saying that made her an "accessory." Now with the tripod around, I don't need my wife anymore. It's like having three wives or at least one wife with three legs. Either way, the tripod doesn't comlpain when I play my Joey Lawrence CD. If the time does come however, it will be alot easier to bury the tripod in the backyard.
i've had it for a while now and am extremely happy with it. the battery life is just fine, the optical zoom is a plus because its greatest feature is its small size. its very portable and it can be taken anywhere. oh, and the 3.2 megapixel photos turn out great.
I bought this item to project larger pictures of coins to detirmine if there were defects not visible to the naked eye. I can view a coin fine through the eye piece by adding light to the surface. I cannot project anything or see anything in the projector hood. I don't know if mine is just defective or what, but, there appears to be no available web site to ask questions. Maybe it can be returned but if you are looking for this feature in a cheap plastic microscope I would pass this one up.
Powerful, Quiet, Reliable. This is the 4th Toughpower I have purchased and I have not had any issues. Great Product from a great company.
This thermometer works pretty good at my house the transmitter did not work up to the 100 ft rang it indicated on the box, it only worked about 50 ft away. Also the on off switch is a hassle to get too.
This unit never turned on or worked and I made the mistake of trying to address this through Magellan instead of the retailer b/c I wanted to save on shipping. My husband called Magellan on Oct 15, was on the phone for 20 minutes + and was told that if he sent in the unit, they would repair it; he responded, why should I end up with a refurbished unit when I bought it new? After much waiting on hold, he was asked for his credit card # and was told they would ship a unit and then he could return the old unit. Weeks passed, he called again and was assured it would ship soon, but that there was a small delay.Now it has been five weeks, and he called again this week on Nov 22. They had no record of the transaction # or his credit card info and he spent another 20 minutes on hold with someone in India. He finally hung up and called back and asked to speak to someone in the US. They don't have anyone. He was again asked for his credit card info and assured that they would ship it soon, and that we would even be "upgraded" to a new model.We are so frustrated and my husband said we should just throw this away (and we DON'T have money to throw away!) ... it has been a nightmare since it never would turn on and then the waiting on hold for promises that customer service never delivered on and waiting for a new unit. Please don't buy this as a gift for someone, they might never forgive you.
This was a great purchase and we love the price and quality of the monitor!
I got this for my laptop because sometimes it is much easier to use a mouse than the touch pad, especially when a lot of scrolling and clicking is involved. I have been really happy with this mouse, it was easy to install with the CD-ROM. I can plug it in and unplug it whenever I need it.Not a must, but definitely something that's nice to have.
As good as I was told it would be. Max height of 65 1/4" made it one of the reasons I purchased it. I was looking for something I could stand straight up with (I'm 6'-2") and it fits the bill. The construction and over all look is all professional. Cam lock legs are easy to use and adjust on the fly. Weight is right in line for a professional grade monopod. The price is up there but you get what you pay for. I highly recommend this model.
I bring this with me everywhere I go, We use it for the children's movies. It's very sturdy and your DVD's are well protected. Save you from all the clutter from all those DVD cases in your TV unit. Very nice.
This cable does everything you would expect - it takes the signal from your computer to a monitor far far away. I have three 24" monitors connected to my computer, and so just by how they have to be setup, one of them is always too far for a standard cable to reach. The picture quality on all of my (identical) monitors looks the same, so this cable is just as good as the rest of them. Furthermore, it's the thickest, most robust cable I think I own.
The seller called to clarify an issue and then sent the product out right away. Didn't even realize there was a problem, so appreciated the contact.
Have this radar detector and am pleased with operation. Has all the bells and whistles until it gets hot. Assuming radar detectors are to be mounted on the dash or windshield, when this baby gets in the sun, you get a display memo that tells you to contact Bel for information. Upon contacting Bel, I find out that if the unit gets too hot, it shuts itself down and has to be sent in to repair at $40 a shot plus your shipping. This unit was a gift and therefore, I could stick the warranty in my ass. No receipt, no service. Unit was 8 months old when it overheated and Bel wouldn't do anything without a receipt. I called numerous times to get it repaired or replaced, to no avail. One would think when you spend $600 for a radar detector, you might just get some customer service. With Beltronics, you can keep it for a paper weight. Beltronics has the worst customer service in the industry. As they say in China: no ticky, no laundry.
The Linksys Wireless-G range expander WRE54G is the worst product I've ever tried to use with my computer. After hiring a computer consultant, I was finally able to get it configured to work. The setup tools did not work and the so-called technical support is worse than nothing. Now after 6 months of use, my device suddenly stopped working alltogether. After 2 hours on hold, the so-called technical support suggested that I buy a new one - the device can't be repaired.
We bought this universal when our last Harmony died after 3 years of use - it was awesome.When the remote initially arrived, it had a very strange, sticky residue/film on it that I ended up scrubbing off because it felt gross. It left a tacky feeling on your hands, too. I probably should've returned it right then and there, but I was hopeful that the rest of it's abilities would prove worth the effort.Sadly, 6 months down the line, it's having difficulty charging properly (and sometimes won't recharge at all), the middle "ok" button doesn't work half of the time, and despite knowing very well how to handle operating, training, and using these kinds of remotes - I couldn't do exactly what was needed to seamlessly move from simple things like an on television watching cable to watching a dvd (it would turn off the TV every time) etc. It became a little ridiculous to have to set up multiple actions to essentially do the exact same thing minus one small piece of the calculationUltimately... disappointed :( Between the tackiness at the get go, the charging issues that started up about 2 months ago, the little glitches here and there with programming/simple function that were things my much older remote could handle. The semi-broken OK button is sort of the cherry on top. I really wanted to like this remote, it's sleek, the screen is nicely displayed - but functionally I felt like it was a waste of money. I should get way more than 6 months use out of a rechargable, new universal remote for $100 :\
I enjoyed the sound of the speakers till one day I moved around the subwoofer and the DIY plug connecting the speakers and the subwoofer broke. Apparently, quite a few other reviewers on this website experienced the same issue.I haven't used it for more than a year since then. Then one day I decided to browse for the replacement parts, and found on ebay a replacement cord, for $14 with shipping. According to the description, you just need to "splice the wires off and twist the colored wires from one cable to the other matching the colors as you go and then just tape them all off". Sounds simple enough ;-) So I ordered one immediately. Hope it will work.If you want to follow my experience, just browse for "Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System DIY plug", and the first link from ebay is the one you need.PS: I received the replacement cord today. It was easy to fix (exactly as described), and it works perfectly! I am very happy about it. I also moved the speakers to the TV room (I did not have the sound system there), and it works so much better than the TV's own sound!
I love the tray it is exactly what I need for my laptop in my bedroom. I have back problems and need to spend a lot of time in bed but also need to get some things done as well. Which is why this has been a life saver for me.The only problem is that there were no wheels in the package when I received it. I needed it and needed it then didn't have time to return it and order another one and hope it had wheel. Just wanted my wheels, but they couldn't do that so they finally gave me a small rebate and I was able to order wheels which should be here today.In the mean time while waiting for wheels I had something that had wheels on it that were a bit small but worked temporarily.I depend on other people to do everything for me and it was easier to order wheels.I order most everything on line.Don't order this if you expect all of the parts to be there. Otherwise its a good product.
Great Charger and very good FM transmitter, Most of the time I have no problems. Worth the price for sure. It is not a perfect fit with thinner I pods, For example it fits better with my 20 Gig classic, then it does with my 80 gig classic. Its not a big deal its just a case of positioning it correctly.
If you are looking for earphones with good sound and excellent comfort, these should be on your short list. I have tried many brands and the Etymotic Research ER6i sound very good (a little light on the bass, however) but they are by far the most comfortable earphones I have ever used. I even forgot they were in my ears which has never happened before. If you're looking for a really good pair of earphones just plug these in and adjust the bass on your equalizer for a great listening experience.
Pretty good deal! The first one I got I changed it because of the sound problem , but the second one is much better. I purchased with AMEX and that will give me an additional ONE year warranty, so I feel comfortable about the purchase. Overall, this 32" LCD TV is a great investment, just pay attention to the sound quality from the beginning!
I take my computer to work, and my fingers get nasty and grimy so I Bought this item, which works well to keep my keys clean and when it gets dirty i just run it under warm water and it cleans. alot cheaper than buying new keys.
These speakers are a great upgrade from stock. The LEDs were awesome to watch hit with the music. Also, I was always reading that Pyle speakers were piles of s***, I beg to differ. These speakers are very punchy and crisp just get your EQs right. I tried to transfer these to my new vehicle, but wouldn't fit :/ Sad that I can't use them anymore.
I have had this system for three years. The subwoofer stopped working all of a suden. So I took it apart. The subwoofer to this system has a built in amp. Well it caught on fire. This could have burned my house down!!! Not only was the built in fuse not tripped, but the fused power strip wasn't tripped either. I called customer support (who was located in India), they were no help at all. No part replacement or procedure to report the faulty sub amp. I will never buy from HK again.
Does exactly what it is supposed to do. I use it to power my 46" Samsung LCD. I needed a longer cable to work with my articulating wall mount and to be able to run the cable through the wall without an extension cord
It is a very colorful and accurate printing cartridge.Can print anything accurately.Very excellent.
I've had this scanner for as long as I can remember. It must be at least 8 years old. I've never had any problems with it, and I use it A LOT. I love how it looks super old school, but it can keep with with scanners twice or three times its price range. It's super fast and works with all my software. Epson has done a great job keeping up with Mac OS X drivers for this scanner.I recently purchased the transparency adapter (EU-33). It can scan anything from 35mm-4x5 film and the quality is amazing! The drivers detect the adapter automatically and you can scan up to 9600dpi! for a 35mm, that means you can print at 30x40 inches at 300dpi, simply amazing. Obviously you wont get the same results as a drum scanner, but still, its pretty impressive for this dinky old little machine.Best bang for the buck purchase I've made since... forever. If you find one of these, be sure to keep it :)
I'm just not convinced that you need to spend $699 or more on a device like this. Maybe back in 2006 when they were introduced while the memory wasn't cheap and the smaller screen size on many of the cameras. 3.7" is not that much bigger than what you'd find on a small point and shoot today. Also, you can buy an ipad for $499 that includes so many more capabilities and plenty of memory if you'd like to review your pics while on the road. For example, I can take over 1,000 pictures in the largest jpeg format with my Canon 7D on a 16GB CF card which costs less than $90 now. If you have money to through away - buy this product.My recommendation:Apple iPad $499.Western Digital 500GB External HD $60 (6.25 times the size)
After reading the reviews on Amazon.com i decided to pick up this USB memory key instead of several others avavilalbe. Most all of the USB keys have reports to varying degrees of speed/durability/compatibility issues, but the Lexar version seems to have the least of those.After receiving my JumpDrive, i can safely say that I have nothing to worry about. The construction is more than acceptable even if you are going to leave it in a pocket with keys, or flopping around in a bag. It is very light, but unless you are going to stomp on it, it should last for a long time.I haven't sat down and timed the performance like some other reviewers, but it has been plenty fast with a mixed assortment of graphic, text, and even music files. i normally move about 50-100MB at a time when i transfer files from my office computer to my home and vice-versa. It takes a little longer than if I were copying files from one folder on my hard drive to another. The only time i have noticed the speed issue is when i hook it up to the USB1.1 hub attached to one of my computers. And even then it is still fast enough. USB2.0 is REALLY fast.I have used the JumpDrive so far on XP Home, XP Pro, Win2k Server, and Win2k Pro and all seem to work fine. They are automatcially recognized and it just takes a few moments the first time to install the drivers (windows does automatically), afterwards you use just like you would a floppy or ZIP disk.My only gripe is that when you take the cap off, there is no where to hook it onto or into. So it just lays on the desk....
For our recent trip to Italy, I purchased the Nuvi 270 and upgraded the European maps before we left. The acquisition of satellites is a little slow and the narrow streets can block the signal at times, but overall I was very pleased with the unit's performance. Fairly intuitive screen and easier to use than our friend's Tom-Tom (he rented with his car).The 3.5 screen compared to the 4.3 is actually a blessing when carrying the unit around in my shirt pocket. We also walked more often than not while in Rome, Venice and Florence. We did take the bus a couple of times in Rome and the unit help us determine when it was time to get off near the attraction. The POI's were accurate and putting in such sights as the Coliseum or the Vatican was easy to do. The unit was a great help in finding the nearest ATM when we needed cash.The warnings regarding the mobile speed cameras became annoying when it was evident there were none around, especially when the Audis and other high-end cars went past us at 100+ mph.Putting in Italian addresses was interesting in that they were rarely spelled the same way in the guide book or other source we were using. I tried different ways by dropping the "via" or other designation and put in only the main street name. This often worked and we verified the location and distance with our paper maps that we carried.One tip I discovered with the unit was that when I didn't need the GPS for a period of time when we were walking around, I would slide the power switch to the right which locked the screen. A few seconds later the unit would go into a power-save mode that seemed to extend the battery life past the five hour limit.Overall, this unit kept us from going the wrong way on one way streets and was worth every penny.
I refuse to follow the herd and downgrade an excellent slide film because finding processing is problematic. E-6 processing is available from many mail order sources. Check A&I; Labs in Hollywood CA. Here in Raleigh we have an excellent E-6 lab that is going to continue to process E-6 as long as they can make money doing so.As for Provia, a fine slide film for nature and scenics. If you take people pictures use Astia. Provia does not have the saturation of Velvia and for me that is a good thing. I used Kodachrome for over thirty years and reluctantly left it this year because the Kodachrome I want is no longer being made and the consumer level of Kr 64 is just not good enough. Provia is reminiscent of Kodachrome professional 64 or 200 so I use it.I am not going to go "digital" in my photography until there is no option. Fuji has us covered and processing is there. Use film and use film processors or you will be forced to use "digital."
I got this mouse for my Apple Powerbook, and it's made mobile computing a lot more pleasant. It's very small but doesn't feel that way. I have great-big-boy hands, and this mouse feels perfectly substantial and comfortable to me.The buttons are cleverly incorporated under a smooth and flexible metal casing, which makes for a very stylish look without sacrificing practicality (::cough cough:: the one-button Lucite Apple mouse ::cough cough::).I can't imagine why anyone would ever use a ball mouse any longer, when optical mice like this one are so reliable and inexpensive.
These headphones sound great, and compact down to an amazing small size!I do wish there was some sort of volume control built into the headphones; it might be because I'm running it through a usb adapter, but the volume on my computer needs to be set at 1-2% when I use the headphones.
This mount is very strong and I am currently using it to hold my 52" Sharp LCD. If you consider yourself a beginner level 'handy man', installation should be a breeze. It has all the parts for various types and sizes of TV. GREAT BUY !!
I don't get the hum all the time, but that almost makes it more annoying. Everything will be working fine for a couple of minutes and then the hum will start. Sometimes tapping on the antenna with your finger seems to break up what sounds like a feedback loop. Sometimes changing the orientation of the iPod helps. Sometimes changing the volume helps. However, nothing seems to make the hum go away consistently. On the bright side the hum is so annoying that I've never noticed the static that some people complain about with these transmitters.I wonder if the manufacturer has quality control problems because some people really like these and I've seen good reviews from places like ilounge.com, but I can't stand the hum on mine and am looking for a replacement. Unfortunately, from what I read, it doesn't seem like any of these FM transmitters work particularly well.
Donna Tartt's The Secret History is one of my all time favorite books and one of the few books that I have actually read twice. I eagerly anticipated the release of The Little Friend and could not wait to get started. I'm sad to say that this book in no way compares to her debut. The Secret History is both intriguing and eloquent. The Little Friend is neither of these and is a chore to read.
Not worth 100 bucks im packing them back up and returning them after only having them for 5 min. I was expecting a LOT more from Bose and for my money. They sound like some cheap 19.99 off brand computer speakers. They look nice though.
I HAVE USED THIS UNIT SINCE LAST YEAR AND HAVE NO COMPLAINTS OTHER THEN THE BASE MAPS ARE CHEAPLY MADE AND WORTH IT TO BY UPGRADES
This mounting bracket works quite well, very stable, easy to use, no vibration, a vast improvement over the flex arm models.
If you need to take a photo from far away, this is what you need. It is easy to use and the photos it takes are crystal clear. Excellent for getting the shot from a distance away. You can manually focus or put it on automatic focus and snap away. It is also has a stabilizer for taking fast photos that still remain clear. I have snapped several pictures from probably 50 feet away. They look like I am standing right next to the subject. I am very pleased with this product and feel it was worth the money. I researched for quite some time and found it for the best deal on here. There are other, cheaper telephoto lenses but this one really works.
Don't get me wrong, I love this card, works perfectly. It's the second one I bought. It is so cheap! But the downside is that it's cheaply made. Mine broke after a year of using (literally broke into two pieces). I am ok with ordering a new one, since it's so cheap. But I lost some important files.
I really like the setup and picture from this camera. I ended up putting it outside my firewall so I could spy on my daughter from work during her naptime. With the hard-wired internal webserver, it has been remarkably safe from hackers. It seems to do a good job when it is connected to the network by a cable, but it flaked out a lot when I tried to use its Wifi connection.
These are easily the best sounding ear buds I've owned, however, both buds have broken at different times requiring me to crazy-glue them back together. For this price, I'd expect Shure to use a better grade of plastic or metal. Now the sound in the right earpiece no longer works at all. I've owned these less than a year. I'll be buying a different brand in the future.
This coffee pot makes great coffee and it is really hot. Just what I wanted.
It works great. It it snug, but in a good way. I really feel like it is protecting my computer inside my backpack.
No problems. Fits our Venture HC perfectly, feels nice in the hand and protects from screen scratches. Would like a better lanyard. But not a huge issue.
I have been looking for a good am antenna for some time & finally bit the bullet for the CC TCF AM Antenna. I bought an "orphan" from CCrane. This is my second disappointing purchase from them. I could not get it to work very well & I tried it on a number of AM radios (GE, Hammarlund, Sony HD) & in a number of locations. It just never worked nearly as well as a simple long wire extended outside. I expected the preselection would isolate & amplify the signal, but most of the time it would just take a weak station just make it louder without removing the noise. A louder but still unlistenable station wasn't what I was after. Perhaps if you are in a location where a long wire isn't permitted, then this my be very expensive alternative. It cost me $20 (all shipping) to learn this lesson.
This is a great tool kit. The quality of the tools is very good. The case is also very nice. It seems to be the perfect size and there is a little bit of extra room on the bottom to stash some more tools or parts. I highly recommend this tool kit!
Used this to support DVDs and zip drive. Work OK except booting with this card takes a very long time.
As some others have written these sound great at first but they are NOT worth it. They will develop a short circuit in the plug after about a month of regular use. Then you'll only get sound from one side. It's happened to me with two different sets from different v-moda lines. To make matters worse, their customer service is terrible and will find any excuse not to honor the warranty. Save yourself the headache and find another brand.
Been using them for over a year now in my iPod and Zen. I love 'em. Only gripe I have is that the cord tends to stick to my t-shirt when I'm working out. Cord could be a tad bit longer as well. Would give 5 stars other wise.
I had recently purchased a Sony HDR-CX100 and with any camera, I'd like to protect its lens. Searching for filters I saw that Sony sells an outrageously priced version of this lens set. However, when it comes to this basic filter set, there's not much to them. A bit of experimentation will give photogs knowledge of when and where each filter is appropriate. And like I said, this was more for protecting the original lens. A really nice $10 - $15 accessory.
I received this product as a Christmas gift. When I plugged it in, it wouldn't even turn on. The iPod barely even fit it the craddle, which I could have lived with had it even turned on. Don't waste your time with this product.
Great MP3 player. Comes with FM tuner so you can record from the radio.Highly recommend this product.
I ordered this card not more than a week ago. It arrived, and I had it installed in about 20 minutes. The installation instructions were ok, but basic knowledge of the inside of a PC is reccomended. Anyway, I installed the drivers and software and attempted to watch cable TV on my computer -- I was quite surprised with the quality. I have a relatively slow computer (200Mhz), but I have a 10,000rpm SCSI-3 hard drive, and I am able to capture video at 320x240 at 30 frames/second with excellent results. All in all, it's not the greatest piece of hardware in the world, but, for the ~$... I paid for it, it is worth every penny!
First, I must say this is a very nice set, however I must note that If you intend to use this set with a Cablecard the TV Guide feature will no longer work. I called Sharp and they admitted this was a problem. The TV-Guide feature is a good idea but Sharp has some work to do to get it to work.
If your not familiar with the differences in camera cards these days, i don't blame you. There are so many of them, sometimes you have to consider the card before you consider the camera. In my case I already had the camera and was looking for something that could handle quick succesive shots. I already had an sd card and an sdhc card, but i found them both rather slow at taking succesive shots. I had one of the best digital cameras around, so I knew it wasnt the camera. After reading up I found out that there were different read write speeds. For example the ones you usually find on sale are typically the lowest read write speeds, even if they are four gigs. Even the blue sdhc cards only write at times 5 or 6. This card however blows them away with profesional read write speeds of 15 to 20 megabytes per second. I didn't think it would be all that big a deal at first, but when I got this thing into my camera, it really made the difference. If you have kids, pets, or need to take pictures of fast moving objects, this is the one thats going to give you the performance you need. I highly reccomend this little beast.
used this product to connect to a trendnet 4port kvm with audio... should have gotten this sooner !~will be recommending this to other consultants with trendnet kvms.
Our Samsung 46" HDTV is providing my wife and me with excellent picture quality. We do not have cable, Direct TV, etc. We have our old VHF/UHF TV antenna on the roof of our home with a Radio Shack amplifier mounted in the attic. The antenna gives us excellent HD picture quality. Totally, we are very pleased with our purchase.
i have only had this telescope a few weeks .but have enjoyed it ,as i learn more the more fun i have
In January I moved from the Canon S2 to the XTI and I'm really glad I did. I haven't picked the S2 up ever since. It's very easy to use, with a very small learning curve if your moving from an advanced point and shoot.Pros:-The camera shoots fast enough for me, 3fps is more than I need.-ISO to 800 is usable. 1600 is there if you have to use it but only in a no-flash dark environment where sharpness is critical. Trust me, the results can be used but you'll have to run the photos though noise ninja or something similar.-All of the settings are really easy to get to and change.-The 10.1 mp are more than enough to allow you to crop for mistakes you might make.-Depending on the lens, focus is scary fast and accurate. It'll make you never want to pick up that P @ S ever again.Cons:-No live view. This makes it tough for me to take shots with the camera close to the ground. With the Canon S2, I could twist the LCD and see what I was focusing on. There are accessories that allow you to see the viewfinder at an angle but they're expensive.-No Spot-meter-Dust reduction thing is really a gimmick more than it is usable I think. I still get some dust on the sensor I have to clean off from time to time that the dust feature won't shake off.-The body isn't the most comfortable to hold when you've got a long lens on. Pick up the battery grip to make this thing feel better in your hands.-The build quality is average. Don't expect an all-metal body for this price, most of the camera is plastic and there are no weather seals.Over-all for the price and the quality of the pictures I couldn't be more pleased with this camera. The #1 most important thing to me was picture quality and it never disappoints (except at ISO 1600). If you're on a budget and you don't have to have live-view, go with the XTI. You'll won't regret your decision.
Used it to clean my car cd player. Had to run it over several times but the player had never been cleaned and I expected as much. Now the player is AOK.
I love this mouse. I use it with my laptop everyday. My Dell laptop has an internal bluetooth receiver thus making this small and easy to use. I have to charge the mouse on the hub once a week, however I really don't mind too much (I keep two extra dbl-A batteries in my laptop case). I do have to make sure to remove the batteries when I'm on the go (or the batteries will drain from detecting movement). This mouse is not suitable for left-handed people. I like the weight it has (not lightweight, but not too heavy). Its range is great (thats bluetooth for you).One mistake I made once was that I tried to install the Logitech software in my WindowsXP (If you just use the bluetooth software that comes with your laptop, it will find the mouse just fine). The software disabled my internal bluetooth device in the laptop and I had to use the hub in order for the mouse to work (not acceptable - otherwise I would have purchased the mx700). It took me a while to figure out that it wasn't just the Logitech software I needed to uninstall, rather I needed to remove the bluetooth hub software as well (very misleading by Logitech).I only rated this 4/5 stars due to the short battery life. Still, don't let that deter you if you don't mind working around that (I don't mind - I was well aware of it from reading posts on here).
This was a little more complicated to install than what we thought, but it's fairly accurate. Sometimes it would read 0 feet and we had to turn it off and back on to get a good reading. Overall it's a pretty good unit for the price, it did what we needed it to do while boating in the bay. My son loves how it displays the water temperature.
Again, I too will try not to duplicate the efforts of other reviews.I am not a pro, but I am a pretty advanced user, and this at least my 6th digital camera (I used to work in the industry so it was easy to get them; I didn't have a whole bunch break on me). I bought it because I wanted a great camera for hobby shooting but didn't want to have to deal with separate lenses. This is not a "first-digital-camera"; it's better suited for people who are pretty familiar with digital cameras and are looking for a camera that can be grown into.You can choose the "point-and-shoot" option or any of several manual options. If you wish to employ the manual controls, the camera DOES take practice. There are a lot of bells and whistles, as someone else mentioned, and I would highly recommend reading the instruction manual and experimenting with it before you take it on a big vacation (and bring the manual too).The image quality is fantastic, even when you are maxing out the zoom. I take my pictures at 8MP and "fine" quality; anything larger is just overkill unless you're printing 20"x30" prints. The Nikon has the in-camera option of creating a compressed copy of any picture you take (for e-mailing, etc.).I use the Macro feature a lot, and I took a picture of a caterpillar on a plant and even at a 4x6 print size, I could see the hair folicles on its feet.I also appreciate the Vibration Reduction feature (which you can turn off) and the flip-out LCD screen. Before I purchased it, I looked at the Canon 6MP Digital Rebel (which felt too big in my hands) and the Sony 8MP (which, like most Sony items, is of good quality but pricey). I ultimately decided on the Nikon because it felt comfortable in my hands, had a good reputation, and had high resolution and a flip-out screen.There is lag time, as there is with any digital camera. I don't notice that it's any better or worse than other digital cameras I've used. If you want no-lag, you need to look at the D-70 or another digital SLR.The battery life is really very good, as far as digital cameras go, and the battery doesn't add much weight to the camera. If you are going on vacation or spend a while getting your pictures "just right" before you take them, buy an extra battery--you won't regret it.I started using the SanDisk Ultra II 1GB CF card and since have not run out of memory during an outting.If you decide you want to go with the 8800, here are some accessories you may want to consider:Spare battery (EN-EL7)Lens Hood (HN-CP14)Nikon Lens Pen (removes dust from body and lens)1.0GB CF cardLowepro Rezo 140 AW camera bag which holds EVERYTHING mentioned here with room to spareI have had my Nikon for over a year now, and I have not experienced any lens error problems (or otherwise) so far. I'm sorry that people have had trouble with it because it's really an excellent camera and I haven't once regretted purchasing mine. In a heartbeat, I would buy this camera again.
Great Sound card. Awesome features. Acelleration is very noticble with MP3 music (both play and record) as I have slow P233 computer. The environmental audio is way cool and can be completely customize and work whether the game supports it or not (have to configure it to behave that way though). This has the potential to massively boost the bass in both games and music (need different setups as game optimization makes music sound bad) more than any bass system under $1000.I give it 4 stars becuase the drivers have stability problems with games from Electronic arts (worst with SImCity 3000 unlimited) and both the newest download and the orginal CD drivers are not microsoft certified for directx (which means compatible, but could be buggy or unstable as in the case of EA games - which need picture perfect drivers and hardware to not give you problems).This card has been rendered obsolete by the sond blaster live value/mp3+/xgamer/plantinum 5.1 cards, with the dolby digital decoder built in (the regular SB lives have dolby pro-logic built in but need external decoder for dolby digital 5.1 channel)
I am a Mac user running windows on my Mac Book Pro and I chose to get the Zune to see for myself, which was better, plus, I never really liked my Ipod Video since I always thought it was too girly. The first thing I noticed was the packaging was spectacular, it wasn't just plain cardboard, it was so heavy duty, you could stand on the box without it being crushed.The Zune video quality was twice as nice and easy to watch as that of my Ipod. The Zune Marketplace (I was kind of cautious because of the bad reviews it was getting) but i booted it up and got the Zune pass and it has been amazing, the software runs flawlessly on my Windows XP partition of my Mac Book and the Zune makes a flawless connection with the software. I always loved the Ipod, but I am a Zune person now.It is really sad how people have been giving the zune such a bad reputation just because it is made by Microsoft. Most of these reviews are written by Ipod fans who never even owned a Zune. Also, Microsoft is not trying to compete with the shuffle or nano, so stop being so stupid by pointing out that the nano and the shuffle are ahead of it on the sales charts. The Zune is meant to compete with the Ipod Video 30gb and Microsoft only intended to get 10% of the Video Mp3 player market anyway.As I said before, I am a diehard Mac fan and always will be, but the Zune is just better than its Ipod counterpart, it has more features, I can drop it from 2 feet off the ground without it breaking, and the screen is huge compared to my ipod video. People complain about how limited the Zune Wifi is, but Wifi is a feature that my Ipod Video doesn't have at all. I will continue to run my Zune on my Mac Book Pro with windows XP because I am not biased and the Zune is better than the Ipod 30 gb regardless of what any ipod fan (who doesn't own a zune) will say.So, if you are considering whether to buy the Zune or the Ipod Video, but the Zune, it is flawless and a lot of the bad things people have been saying about it aren't true. I read one review where someone said that you can't set one song to repeat; false. I heard one review where they said the Zune software is buggy and does not connect well with the Zune; false. I heard one review where people say it is really heavy; ridiculous. Don't listen to biased opinions from people who don't own a zune and have nothing better to do with their lives than to make up stories about it.It is an amazing product and I recommend it to everyone seeking a replacement for his or her Ipod Video. Remember, I am a diehard Mac fan, I really wanted to like the Ipod, but it was too feminine for me and it just turned into a fad...
The RD2200 is solidly built and a good TV monitor. It has a built in TV tuner and input for all video formats including European formats (PAL and SECAM). The speakers are very good quality though enclosed in cheap plastic. The picture quality is similar to more expensive LCD TVs. The remote is quite useful and has a button to expand the picture to fill the screen. On the negative side, it is not a good PC monitor. Even with DVI connection, VGA is the only acceptable resolution. Also the PIP and POP features will not accept PC input. Because of the 16:9 format, the screen height is only equivalent to a 17" monitor. Overall, a very good TV monitor, perfect for 16:9 DVD movies, and well worth the great price Amazon offers.I received today (12/8/03) the rebate check from Nextvision less than a month from submitting the form. This is a record time for any mail-in-rebate. Thanks!
I have very curly, but fine hair. I have been using this hot air brush to blow my hair out straight for years, and don't think I would even be able to without it. I used to struggle with holding a hair brush and a hair dryer at the same time - not an issue with this tool. This hot air brush has become a part of my every day life. I bought my first one at CVS for $30 in NYC plus tax, and I thought that was a good deal - finding it on amazon for nearly $10 less with free shipping and no tax made me a very happy amazon shopper indeed!
Maybe my house is dustier than most, but I found it *impossible* to apply this without getting grains of dust underneath. Even a single grain of dust makes the screen look awful once its been applied. A bubble forms around the grain of dust which is impossible to remove.Also, if you do buy *dont* buy the anti-glare version as its just gonna make your screen look awful - it makes an an expensive laptop look like a cheap kids toy!Protector does not fit the screen perfectly - there is a 1mm gap all around the edge (which makes it look cheap). I wish laptop/pda manufacturers and the manufacturers of protectors would collude with one another such that the edges of the screen bezel would accept a screen protector for a flush fit.Mine has gona in the bin...On the plus side, the cleaning cloth that comes with it is nice - $45 is alot to pay for a cleaning cloth tho!My advice:- keep the screen clean with a good bottled cleaner and cloth (not the screen wipes, they leave a residue). Then when you use the unit in tablet mode for inking you'll not push lumps of dust around with the pen and scratch your screen!I suspect that lumps of dust caught under the screen are less obvious in the clear version (as opposed to the anti glare version). I bought the anti-glare because I thought it might help when the sun is on the screen when I am on the train (it doesn't!)
I ordered 50 black slim jewel cases. 7 of them were damaged, 6 of those were unusable. This is the only time that i received jewel cases from Amazon that any were damaged. I will continue ordering from Amazon. unless o receive more damaged jewel cases. I do not remember if this was from Amazon or shipped by a second party.
the product was amazing and worth the value pay. I've purchase the projector screen for the use in my organization, and it was just a great decision that I chose Amazon.com. I actally got what I needed, even though been afraid at first to buy this online.I brought a projector to use with the screen but the ansi lumen is just 1500, so I'm looking to get something with high resolution. I will be glad if I can get a tripod to use with my projector screen, since most of my activities will be done outdoor. still looking!
This TV mount is very versatile, easy to put up and very sturdy. All that and at a great price too!
This is a great and affordable product. Very satisfied with this buy. Definitely got my money's worth. Recommend it anytime.
Ordered December 2008. Priced around 200 dollars. Item information shows this to be the "PLA50 UNL" model- the "UNL" indicates that this is a universal model, which includes an adapter plate. The item shipped (and then shipped again when I returned it) was the PLA50, which does not include the universal adapter plate (I believe peerless' item number for the universal adapter plate as a separate item is "PLP UNM"). Amazon customer service has been good on this issue, though it is frustrating to get the wrong item twice. They stated I should buy the product elsewhere, which I will be doing. Hopefully they'll get it straightened out.
I ALREAY HAD ONE THAT COME WITH MY FAX MACHINE WHICH I PURCHASED YEARS AGO BUT AFTER SO MUCH USE THE KEYS WOULD STICK OR I COULDN'T PRESS HARD ENOUGH TO MAKE THEM CONNECT.THE NEW PHONE IS GREAT AND I'M SURE WILL LAST A LONG TIME.
i love this bagit looks ridiculous when used as a backpack but feels goodi overloaded my bag with several big text books and my laptop and jumped off of a 3-4 ft ledge and it broke the snap that holds it together as a backpack :(dont be stupid like mei now can only use it as a messenger bagthe compartments on the front are greatits like they were designed just for what i would useone perfectly fits my portble harddrive, one for my camera and one for my wireless mouse. the three compartments are PERFECT for thisbag is very well padded and protects my laptop very wellgood buy! and good bye!
ive had this system for a while and I HAVE TO SAY THE SOUND AND BASS IS AMAZING!! for a the price. it could be better setup ( alot of wires) but once its setup it good...
I tried these earhones and I waited and waited and finally when they came I was so happy. Well when I was trying to pull them out of their tight packaging one of them slightly snapped. They still sounded the same, but they didn't look it. The bass is probably the only thing that is really good about these like I said before. The mids are somewhat there and the highs are almost no where to be found. The sound isolation was okay, blocking some noise while music was playing but my previous Etymotic Er6i isolators did a much better job for 40$ more. I did insert them all the way into my ears, for what seemed to be as far as they could go. All in all, if all you need is bass consider these, if not just look elsewhere.Oh yeah, I have a newer ipod, so sound coming from it is bound to be good. So there should be no problems coming from the music side.
The AV cable came quickly. The design of the cables are easy to use, just tell the iPod you are going to use the TV.
I bought these for my 10 year old daughter. She hated the ear buds that came with her mp3 player. She loves these new headphones. They are much more comfortable than ear buds. They are a little big but they still stay on her head fine and they work great. Both speakers are working fine. She is thrilled with them. I am thrilled with the price.
I bought this cable to run under the carpet along a space between our concrete tiles in our loft. Works great with our HD digital cable and DVR. There is some interference when you are touching the cable, but once it's run and hidden you never touch it, so it's not a problem. Bought the cable with these [...] elbow connectors so the wire can run flush against the wall and then hidden between tiles.
My original Canon battery that came with the camera has a distressing habit of dying after ~250 pictures (I have a 1 GB memory card that can take many more), so I had to figure out a way of charging it whereever I went. I had thought that a non-Canon battery, almost by definition, would be worse than the original. But, no - this one is great. It lasts longer - I havent formally tested it to see how long it lasts, but it lasted for >320 pictures on one occasion, so is clearly better. Carrying this is better than carrying a charger with you on long trips.
This is a good lense and you get an adaptor. I would not say it is professional quality, but it does work well. I would recommend this product.
We all know the basics of what the iPod Nano does. And lemme just reiterate that its all true! The ease of use, the functions, sound quality, the software, the size, the accessories, etc. This really is an incredible product for music, photo and personal information storage. And its just so much fun to accessorize with the plethora of Nano cases and such out there. I do highly recommend getting a few cases that you trust are sturdy and multi functional to protect your Nano from damage and the elements. Happy Listening!
this xD card is an amazing piece of equipment for a LOW LOW price. it comes w/ great features such as panoramic compatibility and an art feature. shipping was fast and it came brand new. ive been able to take hundreds of pics w/o uploading them b/c of the amount of storage this tiny card holds. great product!!! A+++++
This product advertises itself as a hard shell case. It is not. While it is more rigid than a simple pouch, it certainly is not crush proof (i.e., like a hard plastic or Lexan). Rather, it feels as if it is constructed of a fairly flexible plastic, covered by a ballistic nylon. I can easily compress the case, to the extent of making contact with the enclosed hard drive, using minimal finger pressure. On the plus side, it is stylish, and has a convenient mesh pouch for cables. However, if you're looking for something sturdy that you can jam into an already overstuffed briefcase without worry, this isn't it.
Not worth what it costs. Controls are difficult at night-volume setting is next to impossible set at lower levels. Would not recommend this radio to anyone.
I've had this mp3 player for a while now, since I was 18 and I am 21. It's lasted me all these years and I think that's amazing. I've attempted to purchase other mp3 players but I always end using my little buddy in the end. It's been through some tough situations, with me dropping it on the floor by accident at my job several times over the years. I now have to keep it together with a piece of tape but it still works the same as the day I got it. So, I would definitely recommend this cute lil' thing to anyone who has a passion for music and for someone who has a short playlist. I personally use it when I'm cleaning house. So, totally recommended! ^_^
I've had this shower radio for several months...maybe a year. My husband dropped it while changing the batteries (which seems to be required rather often) and it's broken -- we can't tune it. While the reception is pretty good and the sound quality acceptable for an inexpensive shower radio, it's way too complicated to change the volume or the tuning (as other reviewers have pointed out), and I'm not a big fan of the antenna wire dangling down. At least it stays on the same station when you turn it off, as some other cheap shower radios do not, although you do have to re-tune it and re-set the volume after changing the batteries. And the plastic hanging ring works very well for use on the shower curtain bar.
The pace calculation is very inaccurate. I have been running for 15 years and know when I am maintaining a constant pace. According the Forerunner 101 my pace varies from 7:30-minute miles to 9:00-minute miles all within the same mile. This renders the virtual training partner feature useless. This is not much more than a very expensive sports watch. When I sent an e-mail to Garmin tech support about the problem. It took them almost four working days to answer and then only to tell me that that's as good as it gets.
A great computer for a cheap price. I would recommended upgrade the RAM as soon as possible to at least 512 MB. HP support is very fast and excellent. I was never on hold for more than 10 minutes. Support is from India but that probably the same for other computer manufacturers.
Product was exactly as described and I did not have to run to 10 different stores to try and find a store that carried the battery I needed.
I've had this player for around 4 months and I love it. Its built great and has a FM radio and holds just the right amount of songs for when your on the go. Its way better then the Ipod shuffle 512mb caus it has a screen and it has a fm radio! Great overall buy.
I bought two of these about a year ago. They look pretty, but...Drive 1 & 2: I got these for eSATA speeds. eSATA could not be made to work (Seagate technicians agreed)Drive 1 & 2: They run incredibly hotDrive 1: Failed in a few weeks, rec'd replacement.Drive 2: Failed after 9 months (disk crash)Drive 1: Failed mysteriously today (you can see the small internal light registering the attempt to start, but the drive does not start up)To add insult to injury, I did not pay attention (my bad) to the fact that these drives don't have power switches (they have a press area to start them if they quiesce) and, since they are not recognized as "on" about half the time, I had to use the power cords to stop/start them so that they would be recognized upon power-up.I am so irritated I don't even want replacements. My more recent large drives are Iomega - go there instead.
This television is exactly what you would expect from Sony. The setup was easy, the design is great, the functions and remote well designed and the picture is wonderful. After a thorough review, Sony was my choice as it has been so many times before. I ordered the set from Amazon late Thursday evening and it was delivered to my home Wednesday morning. I am very happy with this purchase.
These headphones are great when it comes to sound quality, comfort, and construction. I would highly recommend them, but I do want to add that these provide almost no sound insulation. I don't think these headphones were designed to be quiet, so I can't fault them for that, but I'm sure that for some people this will find this to be an issue.
I always buy the new cartridges, and have gone through many over the years. However the yellow ALWAYS runs out first. Once I popped one open and found plenty of the other colors of ink left. It seems HP could solve this problem, but I suppose that would cut into their huge profit on ink. My relatively low rating is based on value, not quality. The printer is great but if it ever wears out my new one will be a different brand.
I just got this Mp3 player for my birthday it is excellent. I think my mom got my dad one too for his birthday, But she knew she had to get me one first, becuase I would need to show my dad how to uses it (Snicker, snicker).Anyways here's what I found out so far.Pros:Excellent sound qualitySuperb designone of the only mp3 players eith a dedacaded record buttonThe sansa media converter (to put Pics and movies on) works perfectlyThe screen is kinda small,but it is bright and is excellent for veiwing photos.Cons:controls take some getting used tothe pouch kinda sucks, but my mom gave me a silicon grey cas so I'm happyOverall:An excellnt product. Way better than ipod nano
The HP Photosmart C6180 is a very good printer as well as a very good all in one machine.I am surprised by the comments of those complaining with various problems they met by using the device, especially, those complaining about speed.Hardly anyone needs greater speed than this machine offers for the home user.This is not an office machine made to make hundreds and hundreds of copies.This is not a frustration resolver as many may wish to use it for, when they have to deliver their work yesterday...I opened the box, red the quick manual first, followed the guidelines offered and everything worked perfectly fine.That is what I bought it for, to have a decent all in one machine... Not to have a machine that makes absolute no noise, that is as fast as light e.tc characteristics some may require but then they should be prepared to pay for them.
I bought this item a year ago and it has worked great for me and still does. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a DVI to VGA adapter. It is way cheaper than buying the same one at Best Buy, even for the same brand. The only thing I did not like is the fact it was opened as though it had been returned but that was an issue with the seller who is no longer listed on the site for this item and it didn't affect the item itself, just the packaging.
Having searched the market for a DV that is light, full of features, video and still capture, down-loadable, easy to pack ... I could go on and on ... but these were important features for me.Getting ready to trek the globe via backpack for 18 months, I will be utilizing &quot;Internet Cafe`s&quot; the world over and the 900 provides me with all the features I need and more to send pictures back home via e-mail and to add to websites.I am definatly a consumer .. not a wannabe professional.It's fun to use, light, picture quality is exciting, I would recommend this DV to anyone looking to buy a system that will provide great quality in a small package.The manual could be better and the availability of accessories could also be better. But this in no way deters from my pride of ownership
I purchased these earphones about 4 months ago based on the supposedly "innovative" design and the Sennheiser name. My intention was to use them for jogging/the gym, as my Sony headphones don't have a good fit. A total waste of 30+ bucks. The Sennheisers consistently fall out of my ear. I had to go back to using my $15 Sony earphones - the sound isn't great, but they don't fall out of my ear.My assessment of the sound:Highs/Treble - GoodMids - OkLow/Bass - Bad (I'm still waiting for the basswind to kick in).Some folks have written pretty decent reviews, so I guess it stays in for them. I would advise against buying these unless you have a friend who owns them and who will let you try them on for size - they might not let you run in them, but a quick, brisk walk would suffice! Yes, they did fall out of my ears just by walking!
I tried these in Arlington, VA and Jersey City, NJ and could not get them to catch even a single station. Reception was horrible both for HD and non-HD signals.
I searched forever on various sites to find an enclosure that was made of aluminum and included all the common ports (USB 2.0, Firewire, and esata).In the past, I had always ran into trouble with screw holes not lining up properly; however, the construction is top notch and the installation of a hard drive was really easy and painless. I also like the drilled holes in the front area, which lets air flow in. I use this enclosure with a 1 TB western digital caviar black. Since the HD is really fast, there is a lot of noise produced. I believe this enclosure amplifies the noise even more, because of the aluminum construction. Solution: If you set the drive on top of a few magazines, book, or small cardboard box, the noise is dampened significantly. I use this drive with my PC dual booted with windows 7/Linux (fedora core) and my laptop loaded with windows xp without any problems.I'm taking one star off, because it did not come with an esata cable. Also the firewire interface that is included is old compared to what is available today. The interface is 1394a with included cable, when 1394b is more common. My laptop uses 1394b, so I had to order a 1394a to 1394b cable from amazon.
Good quality cable with no noticeable electrical interference from the AC home wiring. Does what it's supposed to do, and the price is right.
When I have the chance, I purchase Corsair Memory for all of my customer PCs. I have not had any failures over the last 6 years, whether it be Value Select Memory, or the higher performance memory modules.
I have a bit of an excessive networking setup by most people's standards, and have a 19 inch rack for my equipment. The Cyberpower CPS1500AVR fit perfectly, and keeps all my equipment running smoothly through the (thankfully) rare power outages in North Metro Denver. Be aware the unit is insanely heavy. The published weight is accurate but you just have no idea how much weight they can pack into a relatively small package. Great unit!
I am a long time Windows user and I finally decided to try out a mac to see what all the fuss was about. After two days of use, I am in love. I also have some relatives that were only Windows user but drueled over my laptop.Some Points I love about it- when I turn off the room light, the laptop LCD dims and keys light up (AWESOME!)- when I press FN+F9, I can see ALL the windows that are open. F11 and I can hide everything on my screen (very smooth and very useful). If I'm playing a game, I can hide it from my boss with one F11 button press.- Do spywares not exist for the mac? I seem to get no popups- Doesn't seem to crash as much as Windows. After a week, I have never had to force quit a software or reboot.- everything is just so much more simpler (not too much going on on the screen.Bad Point- not many use it so hard to get any help or suggestions on it (only online).- won't run many of my favorite programs like (Doom3, Robodemo, etc.)
These earphones are great. I did have a hard time getting them to fit well. But after I found the right earbuds all i could say was wow. They sound great and they block out all sound. I recommend buying these.
I've been travelling around Europe for a year now and the Bose Triports are the one electronic item that i've had that has not broken due to tough use (including my ipod)! Unlike other reviewers i've found the quality to be extremely durable if you're not too rough with them. The sound is blistering, bringing out highs and lows like no other comprable headphone (albeit, there's very few in the same price range), and they're comfortable enough to lose yourself in the music entirely without being brought back by annoying headbands or itchy earpieces. Just give it one listen and you'll be convinced--it changes your music entirely.
Great design. Works well for computwer work. I do read text books at my desk and this light is a little weak in output for reading.I will probably get the new 2007 HIGH Power LED Lamp from Koncept Technologies but $169 is pricey for a lamp.
Simple, basic, easy to set up and use, reliable. A very good value for the price.
I primarily purchased this DVDrw drive to edit/burn video taken with my Canon mini-DVD recorder. Installation was simple, I just swapped out my old HP CD/RW drive and used the included disc to install the Nero and DVD-playback software. Drive tray action is solid, and the overall construction seems good (no Lite-On this!). Read/write noise levels are moderate, on par with other CD and DVD drives I've used. Discs recorded on my Canon using -VR mode were immediately readable/editable, and using the included Nero software allowed quick video importing, editing, and writing to a full size DVD disc. I can't rate this drive on long-term reliability, but since the HP CD/RW drive it replaced has lasted since 2002, I'm sure this one will go the distance as well.
Sound is incredible, reception is awesome (esp. with Belkin XM headphones). If you have a 1st Gen. XM2Go you can use the car kit's antenna & power supply (though you won't need the external antenna if you have the XM headphones; just plug the cassette adaptor to the 3.5 plug & the headphones fit into the side plug & will boost signal strength. Battery life exceeds Pioneer's claims (both for live and recorded), and this device is D U R A B L E! In an airport crowd I bumped into the side of a sharp surface, severly denting the backside of my Inno (APPX. 2 mm deep); I thought without a doubt it was ruined--but it has worked flawlessly, several hours every day, for more than two months since the hit! I also own a Toshiba Gigabeat 30S -- a great product -- but the INNO is superior in its sound quality & has far better battery life. I just wish the INNO had > 1GB of storage or an SD slot! Don't pay $400, either, I found it for $230 (incl. overnight shipping $260) using pricegrabber.
works great but I highly recommend visiting microsoft.com and downloading the fixware patch for the wireless router before instalation. I have a sony pentium 4 desktop and when i installed the wireless system (with help from the tech support at microsoft) the computer began restarting its self every two minutes and would not stop. After I downloaded the fixware patch it works perfectly.
SanDisk is a well known manufacturer of flash memory and associated devices. Memory flash cards are now part of nearly anything electronic that stores user data. From digital cameras to digital music players (even cell phones), the memory flash card is the way these devices record their data.The SanDisk SDDR-89-A15 is one of the products in their "ImageMate" memory reader line. It is a 12-in-1 reader, which integrates with your personal computer flawlessly. No drivers are needed to connect this device with your Windows PC (assuming you are running Windows 2000 or newer). It is a USB 2.0 compliant device, but is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 (although at slower transfer rates). The drive does come with a driver utility disk, in case you wish to take advantage of the one-touch transfer button, on the top (or side, if you have it mounted vertically) of the drive. This button will allow you to transfer, print, e-mail, or view the contents of your flash card, by simply pushing the button. However, most of us do not have much use for this feature, and therefore adding the extra software to your computer is completely unnecessary.The SanDisk SDDR-89-A15 ImageMate 12-in-1 Reader is compatible with the follow flash card formats:1. CompactFlash2. CompactFlash II3. SD(tm)4. SDHC(tm)5. miniSD(tm)6. miniSDHC(tm)7. MultiMediaCard(tm)8. MMCplus(tm)9. MMCmobile(tm)10. RS-MMC(tm)11. RS-MMC Dual Voltage(tm)12. Memory Stick(tm)13. Memory Stick Duo(tm)14. Memory Stick PRO(tm)15. Memory Stick PRO Duo(tm)16. SmartMedia(tm)17. xD18. xD Type M19. xD Type HSome other card formats can still be used with this reader, such as the MicroSD cards, but would require the use of an adapter.Overall I am extremely happy with this card reader. Simply plugging it into an open USB port, on my Windows XP computer, prompted Windows to detect new hardware, and it installed drivers within Windows and automatically added 4 new drive letters in Windows Explorer. My only complaint is that sometimes Windows seems to lose track of this card reader, after the computer has gone to sleep. The drive letters still appear in "My Computer" and Windows Explorer, but when I insert a card it is not detected by Windows. I can't really blame SanDisk for this problem though, as I'm sure it has something to do with the operating system, or the power management of my PC itself.For those of you that are still plugging your digital cameras into your computer, using a USB cable, stop wasting the batteries in your camera and simply purchase this great flash card reader. You can then pop out your memory card, insert it in the reader, and you will have instant access to all of your photos immediately. And the transfer rate between this reader and your computer will be so much better than the time it takes to transfer data from your camera to your computer. I highly recommend this reader, and plan to enjoy the convenience of mine for many years to come.
I've used this flash drive numerous times since I recieved it. It was especially helpful for moving a lot of info from my old pc to my new pc and some things I didnt want to lose when I re-installed windows on my old pc. No prolems with this product price is good to.
Bought this for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A which fits snugly in the main pocket. The velcro flap pocket is a little small to carry a spare battery but all in all it is a good little case for the price.
I regret buying this keyboard. I have had trouble getting it to work. The website--Omiz--appears to be a global website for a Chinese electronics manufacturer, and offers very little help. I received no instructions on how to program "hot keys"---e.g. to start my e-mail program, etc. It is over priced, and very difficult to use. There must be something better out there. Also, watch out, it is not sold by Amazon, but by some other vendor.
I am not an expert on wireless, but I have used some Hawking equipment (external directional antennas) to connect two locations with pretty good results. Based on those results, I expected this to be at least some type of improvement. I was wrong. I tried this on my Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 router (using it as a client from another wi-fi router using DD-WRT. Then, I did a site survey both with the stock antenna and the HAI7SIP and could not tell ANY difference in signal strength or noise levels. I even tried moving the antenna around and orienting it in different directions (even though this is an omni) In fact, if I had to guess an average strength, this Hawking was slightly worse. I wanted something easily transportable so I could take my router and antenna with me on vacation and allow me to connect to an open wi-fi network near my vacation location. This antenna looks and feels good, but is usless for me. I didn't read the other reviews before running out and buying this at a local consumer store. I will be taking it back tomorrow.
I just like to know if i'll be able to see region 4 and 2 discs with this unit, or it just works with zone 1 encoded discs.Regards
This scope is worth every penny. It's now been out for a while so all of the "bugs" in the first ones have been fixed (and there were very few issues even with the first N11 models). The scope is incredibly easy to set up with a genuine "can't miss" alignment procedure that only a moron could screw up. Once aligned (it takes no more than a minute or two) the scope will find every object you ask it to find. Not only will it find the stuff (and it finds EVERYthing) but it will put them right in the middle of the eyepiece just about every time. I can use an 8mm Meade Ultra Wide and the scope still puts everything in the middle of the eyepiece - - incredible. In addition, the tracking is fantastic. You can go to an object, view it for a while . . . go away for hours and when you come back it's still there - - right in the middle of the eyepiece.The optics are great too. To beat this scope you would have to make a huge investment. I comparison shopped this scope and the equivalent Meade scopes and came to the conclusion that this was the hands down winner (and I was a dedicated Meade user before buying this instrument). It's one of the most satisfying purchases I have ever made.I haven't used this or any scope for astrophotography, but it's tailor made for that kind of application as well.It's only drawback is the obvious one - - it's big, heavy and not a lot of fun to cart around. That's not a knock on the scope - - it would be an issue for any large scope of any design. Despite it's size and weight I find it comfortable to transport to dark sky sites and fairly easy to set up. If you're used to little 5" SCTs this will be a big change, but once you look through the thing you will gladly endure the minor workout that comes with lifting and moving the scope.I highly recommend getting the JMI case that fits this scope - - another worthwhile investment. You should also consider investing in a high quality 2" star diagonal and a set of very good 2" eyepieces for the instrument as well (i.e. Meade Ultra Wides or Naglers). The big eyepieces through this scope are like going on a spacewalk.
While this product was easy to set-up (it's my first HTS), it's not that easy to use. I still can't figure out how to set the clock, or if it's even possible. It is iPod compatible but even that took a call to Samsung support to understand which setting the receiver needed to be set to. I am going to upgrade to HDMI cables because the picture is pretty poor (I have Comcast digital cable). I also detected a crackling in the speaker while I'm watching shows from the DVR. The rear speakers NEVER come on. They are for special effects...which I guess are minimal when not watching movies. All in all, I'm not impressed and would probably look elsewhere for a HTS.
I bought this great mp3 player 3 year ago in amazon.com, It was the best mp3 player of the year and always use it because the interface is very easy to use and the sound quality is extremely amazing. The m trip software provides disks information like author, albums and year. The battery is ok the first years but 3 years of extensive make that my battery loose charge. The camera has the same quality of a cell phone camera but is so useful, the only little problem I find to my m-robe 500i is the size is a little bit big. I think is time to look other mp3 player but is difficult find the replace for this extremely good mp3/touch screen/camera/hard drive/ player.
This rolling bag is very good, but I have a problem now. The wheels are not turning so well as before and it is hard to pull it. The rest is perfect.
The Parrot CK3100 hands-off car phone kit is not the coolest-looking gadget around. It just works.Form lags function in this case, but the function is so good that you hardly notice.Countless pedestrians have had their lives spared by the installation of one of these little dudes in my car and another in my truck. Now I spend my road hours yackin' away for business, family, and pleasure, redeeming countless hours for productive purposes whilst allowing innocent bystanders to get on with their lives without the tire tracks across their extremities that would certainly have resulted if I'd kept dialing and speaking through my cell phone.Most customers will want to have their Parrot 3100 installed by a professional. Many more will find the owners manual moderately maddening. Some may be driven to become axe murderers as a result of their unsuccessful efforts to make sense of the instructions.Fortunately, the little gizmo is pretty self-explanatory, so homicide rates will likely continue their steady decline in spite of Parrot's growing market share in the hands-off cellphone sector.I get good sound flowing out and coming in. Customers with a more negative experience likely have their installer to blame. For effective use, the Parrot needs to be installed where the noise of wind and vibration are at a minimum, something that is true of any gadget in its class. If this is done well - my two were installed by Indianapolis' Auto Outfitters - the Parrot should give you good sound.An incoming call automatically mutes the stereo. Voice recognition is a staple. The really cool feature is how BlueTooth technology synchs up your PDA - including all your contacts - with the Parrot when you enter the car so that you can dial from your electronic address book.It looks a little dorky, but some things you can overlook for the sake of getting the job done.The Parrot 3100 certainly manages *that*.
The MDR-W08L headphones are an excellent replacement for 'earbuds'. They are adjustable to fit any head size. They stay on, even during workouts. They are of an unobtrusive size. They are light weight and they have the 'right' wire length. Their 'highs' and 'midrange' are clear and clean. Their 'bass' is a little weak, but the bass is still audible (comparable to 'earbuds')(the bass is physically inherent because of their 3.5mm diameter driver). If you want 'bass' at a nice price of ~$15 pick up a package of COBY CVH56CIR headphones (2 in a Pack!) that have a 40mm driver that really 'puts-out' the bass. I love my SONY MDR-W08L headphones and I now have two pairs of them. (One pair for at work and one pair for at home).
good, sturdy monopod. best feature is the trigger release to raise/lower the monopod. no futzing with 2 or 3 locks.I was worried that the monopod would slip down with the weight of my canon 40d and long telephoto lens--works perfectly. two jiggles: the padded hand grip moves down when the leg extends--not really a problem, but I didn't expect it. also, watch out for a pinch if you place your hand on the tube below the handle--it got meonce and now I keep my hand were it belongs when collapsing.
The vModa Bass Freq are a great upgrade from free earbuds that come with your iPod. The 3 sizes of of foam allow a good seal with your for better highs, plenty of bass, and a more enjoyable listening experience.Perfect for use at the gym or on the go.
We bought our Sony DVD Recorder a couple of years ago and spent nearly $300. Now because of the latest DVD copyright enhancements, newer DVDs won't even PLAY!! This has happened to Knocked Up, The Bourne Ultimatum, Saw IV and others. Please do not waste your money!! This may have been a great product when it was first introduced but it will not play newer DVDs! A friend of mine bought this product last year and it is happening to hers also.
This is a follow up to my review of 7/05. I stated in my review that I had some issues with the verticle bars and loss of video at various times since I purchased my set in 5/05. I have been contacted by TOSHIBA recently, and a "file" has been created for my complaints. I have no idea if anything else will be done to settle my claim for a new replacement or not. I gave them details of my problems and asked them to let me know their decision. I will insist on the identical model, as I love the hd performance and I am willing to give them another chance to make it right by me. As of today, two weeks after their phone interview, I have not gotten any response on my claim. I would still reccomend this television almost without hesitation (pendind a fix by TOSHIBA). For the money, the digital picture is very good to outstanding and the hd performance will knock your socks off!!!!.............still waiting............
*Very easy to setup and use.*Excellent print quality.*Scans of pictures look great.*Copier function is easy to use, don't even need to have computer turned on.*Fast printing.I want to clear up a negative comment an earlier reviewer said that this machine runs out of ink quickly.The machine itself doesn't use up the ink quickly, Canon always packages their ink cartridges so that they are economical to the average user(consumer).What I mean is that most of the time you can buy the &quot;black&quot; Canon ink cartridge for typically less than $10 compared to Hewlett Packard which sells it's black ink cartridges for typically $25+. The difference being in the two products is the amount of ink contained in each one. The Canon ink cartridge for $10 has maybe half the ink that the Hewlett Packard $25 ink cartridge has.For the average user like myself, I like given the choice of buying a smaller ink cartridge for $10 rather than being stuck with paying $25 for a size ink cartridge that will take you forever to use.Get the idea?A decent scanner alone would cost almost this amount, but in this product you get all 3 (printer,copier,scanner) in one. Excellent product Canon, A+
Quite unremarkable, its simply a 1ft 5-15P -&#62; C7 (figure 8) cord. The once I received was actually closer to 18 or 24&#34; than 12&#34;, but its still better than the clutter a 3' or worse a 6' cable presents.Cable I received says its rated for 10A, and the cable itself and molded reliefs feel like they are of good quality; at least as good as what you'd typically get out of any OEM cable that ships with a standard laptop or hard drive.
I believe if you are looking for a laptop you should look no further than the powerbook. I have the 15 In. and love it. I am always using it and barely ever get away from it. I love the OS X operating system and setting up the computer was a breeze. I would definitely recommend it to you.
This is the best battery charger out there and the batteries are really powerful and holds a charge well. 4 years and going.
If you're an amateur and doesn't use L glasses, then this is a great addition.I mainly uses it to protect my kit lens from scratches because digital camera does not need UV filter.The quality is comparable other more expensive brands.
Other than those, it works fine.
It's amazing how one product can totally turn away a die-hard Apple fan, and this is the product. Before this, I had been a loyal Apple buyer since 1998, but no more. The first one I got had battery problems from the get-go, so I had it exchanged after about 6 weeks. After about 5 months, the exchanged unit started having the same problem. I went to request service, but Apple would not support it and insisted on charging me $30 for shipping back to Apple to repair. As this was still under warranty, I balked at the idea for having to pay to ship back an obviously defective product, so I requested a return/refund. No one at Apple or Mac Mall, whom I had purchased the unit from, would assist me, shuffling me back and forth without resolution. Today I finally got my fill and challenged the purchase w/my credit card company (American Express). I'm getting my money back, and I'll never buy anything from Apple again!
I would rate this headphones two and a half stars in my honest opinion it has good sound quality, its able to keep a lot of distortion out of bass, though the bass level compared to a pair of good DJ headphones is about quarter of that but the worst part (which isnt that bad but picky people that are making reviews will explode on it) the entire thing is made from cheap plastic, I havent broke them yet but i have dropped them a few good times on concrete and they hold up really well but when you hold it in your hand it feels like if you shake it ill fall apart. One of the best parts about these headphones is the cushions, they are really conferrable and i could wear them for hours but i bought these head phones looking for a pair that will hold tight on my head and cancel a lot of noise but these ill not cancel all the noise while off..... but when you turn the music up these headphones are good at getting a lot of house noise outhope i helped u:P
I bought this laptop in December 2006 and it is still working pretty well. I think it is good value for the money.This was my second Toshiba laptop. It is very handy and easy to carry around. However, for editing and writing I discovered I needed a larger screen.The programs I am working with made me purchase another model, but I stick with Toshiba. I think they are the best in terms of value and prices.
Outside of the packaging being in a foreign language, the camera was a hit with my 6 year old. After brief instructions on how to use it, she took pretty good pictures. Make sure you buy extra film however. It comes with only 6 snaps.
A little short but fine for long exposures on a film camera. I've had no problems. Just a simple tool that does it's job.
Does the job. There really is not much to say about it, I have not experienced any issues with it.
I had a 5th generation ipod that stopped working because of water exposure (which is totally acceptable), and i found myself in the need of getting a new player.I was really happy about the other ipod and i also have a lot of accessories (bose sounddock, itrip)...so i was kinda stuck to the apple products.Anyway, the point is that i had to get myself a new one. I started reading some reviews and i ended up getting this 80 GB ipod. So far, it has worked ot great for me. Battery lasts long, great display, large capacity and all that.But there is one thing that should be said: i could have gotten the newer ipod (the 120 GB)for the same price, but i found out that THE BOSE SOUNDDOCK, AS WELL AS OTHER ACCESSORIES DON'T CHARGE THE IPOD because of some firewire change.THE 80GB DOES...so i was very happy to know that all my research paid off and i now can take advantage of all the functions of my ipod.The point is, make sure you really dig into all the information you can get to make sure you're getting the right item for you.
Best price for the package. Prints beautiful pictures and goes the whole distance blanks to ink...Awesome
Previously, I used the Palm portable keyboard for the Palm III and V handhelds. I really liked the feel of those keyboards, but I moved on when I outgrew my older PDA. I travel a lot, and I avoid carrying a laptop whenever possible; so, a portable PDA keyboard is essential for my journeys. After upgrading to a Sony Clie TG-50 handheld, I bought the KB-100 keyboard to compliment it. So, you ask, how did the two keyboards stack up? Well, I have to give the nod to the Palm keyboard for keyboard size. The Palm's size is equivalent to a laptop keyboard, while the Sony's, in spite of being advertised as &quot;full size,&quot; is in fact a bit smaller. I suspect for most folks that wouldn't be a major concern, but I have large hands, and I've found that my typing speed has slowed somewhat as compared to the Palm unit. In terms of deploying the keyboard, the Sony wins hands down--it's simpler and faster, with fewer moving parts. Another plus is that the Sony keyboard will also charge your handheld while docked. One more minus: the shift key on the right side of the Sony is quite small, and slowed down my typing speed until I grew used to it. To sum up, the Sony is a well-designed portable keyboard that makes some compromises in keyboard layout, but is nonetheless quite a useful product. My recommendation is that if you have big hands and plan to write the great American novel on your PDA, you'll likely be happier with a Palm PDA/keyboard setup. If, however, you mainly plan to work on shorter documents, the Sony should get the nod.
The package comes with 12 shelves, but you only really use 9 shelves to hold 450 dvd/bluray cases (50 per shelf). The good thing is that I only needed 9 good shelves for my configuration. The bad is that 3 of the shelves were somewhat defective out of the package; parts of the shelves were slightly warped or poorly welded in comparison to some of the other shelves in the package. The paint job on the rack had noticeable scratches/imperfections if you look up close. It was fairly easy to construct. The rack seems fairly stable and functional to hold about 50 cases per level. I have the rack leaning slightly against a wall to add some stability to prevent from falling over since I didn't want to screw it to the wall. The price is a little steep for the quality of the rack that you get; I had higher expectations for the build quality, but am mostly satisfied for its utility.
I didn't like this set at all. The tweeters that come with it does not fit into the stand. I called the company rep and they said to reorder, which I did. When the second order arrived, it was the same. I would not buy.I c
I so wanted this product to work and started with the most basic of functions. I connected my Sony DV camcorder via firewire to the back of the DVDirect Recorder, confirmed the input, put in a DVD-R, and after the unit verified the disc I pushed play on the camcorder and record on the DVD Recorder. The DVDirect unit went into "Pause" mode 10 times before my eight minute DV test completed. Each time I would have to manually push play on the camcorder to get it to start recording again. I used the same mini DV tape through my computer direct to a DVD-R without a problem. I am returning the product tomorrow. Sony tech support is never a real option.
Nice drive which is easy to install and worth the 4 starts to all the way nothing negative to say about it. It satified all I need about the external storage. Try buy one and you will know how wonderful it is!!!!
Great item! It's small and convenient in size. Great way to keep your accessories together and your GPS protected from being damaged. Highly recommend!
And the title of the review pretty much says it all.I actually think the standard wire I was using before was more easily hidden as this wire really is quite large.
I relied on the reviews of others before making my purchase of the QuickCam. Once I installed it and used it I found why everyone was so high in their praise of the produce - it truly was at the top of its field. Thank you Logitech!
I have beern using Fuji tapes for over 25 years, only one I would buy for all my recording, so I just thought I'd have the same nice experience but was wrong, 4 of the tapes wouldn't even work when put in, and 2 others only taped 5 and a half hours instead of 6, have no idea why this happened.
Can't tell if this product is defective or working as intended. Regardless of whether i have the power plugged in or not, there is no change in signal strength.
I'm not going into depth like the other reviews. Just wanted to say that the speakers sound awesome but the sub sounds blown. I thought it would be a nice upgrade from my 100 watt Sony but the Sony hits way harder than the 230 watt Onkyo. For anyone thinking of responding with comments saying I just don't know how to hook it up...stfu. I'm sure I got a dud but man does it make want to kick a hole through the damn thing. Hopefully I can get a replacement for just the subwoofer. Before I really do kick a hole in it.
Does exactly what I needed it to do ...thanks
These cables were super long, 50'. And I didn't see a problem in quality from going that far. Definitely would by these again for future projects.
I have been using Logitech products for the last 5 years. I had a trackball but it lacked the flexibility of a normal mouse because it had no scroll wheel and was corded. The Trackman is great it is the best of both worlds.
I bought this wall mount along with the Sharp 65" Aquos LCD TV because Amazon recommended it. Turns out the the bolts in the wall mount kit do not fit the available holes in the back of the Sharp TV and I have to order an M10 kit from Sanus to adapt this wall mount for the Sharp TV.Delays, irritation, aggravation. Now I have to wait 3 days for the M10 kit to arrive and pay another $30 for it.
i had very high expectations but this card dint work in my camcorder...my camcorder is sdhc supporteed but it never worked...its just a waste of time for me to buy this
As others have mentioned, programming this device takes some time, but is quite easy to do. It had knowledge on each of my devices, although some were not so easy to find. It did not know my Olevia TV, but did know it by its former name "Syntax" (found that tidbit lurking in previous reviews on Amazon -- THANKS!).When setting up the "Play TV" with a TiVo device it incorrectly kept a bunch of the keys set to be controlling the TV rather than the TiVo, but that was easy to fix through the programming. I have had to use the "Help" function a few times, and it has done a great job.It was remarkably easy to teach my wife and young son how to use it. The soft-keys of "Play TV," "Play Music," "Play DVD," and "Play iTunes" (for when I have my Mac connected to one of the HDMI ports on the TV) really made that whole thing a snap.My only negative comment is that you cannot configure the per-key-minimum-delay value to be less than a tenth of a second. While this may not seem like a long time, when you are entering numbers or hitting the volume button rapidly, the remote slows things down by not allowing you to do anything less than .1 sec. It also would be nice if the software were to have some "recommended" delay values for the various different types of components that it controls. I had to play around with the programming a few times to get the delay just right on "Play TV" because my TV takes so long to get started that by the time it was ready to accept input, the Harmony thought it had already moved to the appropriate Source setting. Not a big deal, but that little thing could have dramatically reduced the time-to-readiness of this device for me.I was considering going with the 880 which has a "cooler" look and supported the IR-extender so I could keep the cabinets closed for the things behind doors, but the cost difference didn't justify it. The 550 has been a great value and does everything I need it to do!
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I've never had any problems with this cable. I got it because I needed a long cable to have strung between my router and my living room, primarily for video games. It has been replaced by the Linksys WGA54G, but while I needed it, it got the job done. Not much more to be said, because the only problem I have technically had was user error in that I strung it through the house as a temporary solution, which made it an eye sore and a tripping hazard. Can't blame a cable for where I put it though, right? Good solid product.
I bought this Cd player a little while ago, after my last one bought the dust at the hands (the foot actually) of my father. This is the third Cd player I have owned, and all three have been Panasonic's. That should tell you something. Panasonic has never given me trouble, and I have come to trust the brand completely.This Cd player had everything I was looking for...and then some. I wanted the basics of course: bass boost, random play, repeat 1 song, repeat all, continous play, anti-skip, etc. This has all of that, and all of it is of good quality. Skipping is undetectable, even when running two miles, or jogging. The volume in the headphones (I noticed when reading reviews that some Cd players have bad volume) is normal. Loud enough for those who love to head bang and clear enough for those who love Beethoven.It also has more than the average requirements for Cd players these days. First of all, it is very compact. It can fit easily in a pocket, which is good for taking it running. It also has a radio. This was something I was looking for in a Cd player, because I often go out in the morning and I like to listen to Howard Stern as well as music during his long commercials. The problem is that the Walkman I have cannot get the correct station except for in certain places. This Cd player has a feature that eliminates that problem. It is the City Button. Pressing it gets rid of most static or distortion, making the broadcast clear. This feature alone is worth buying this over any other player. Also the battery life is exceedingly long (around 30 hours as near as I can tell).As for the one review below that claims to have dropped his player on a rug and it broke...all I can say is that yesterday mine fell out of my pocket, not only onto the cement sidewalk, but into an inch deep puddle of water! And the only damage is a scratch along the top. It functions just as it always did, so don't let that reviewer spook you.Now that you have your perfect Cd player, you will need something to listen to on it! I suggest you also buy Source Tags and Codes by ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead as well as Songs for the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age. Both are the best new hard rock releases out there, and are perfect to listen to while doing exercise. Enjoy!
These were great headphones...right up until they broke on our first trip/time using them. They fit well, the volume control is perfect. Not too loud but loud enough that she did great on the airplane with them (even the tiny prop plane). She loved them, we loved them, and then...they broke. One of the ear 'wires' pulled out of the junction where they come together into a single wire. We got to use them for about 4 days total. So, not worth the money at all.
I am not a teen so this is probably gonna sound out of place but I cant help but rave about this. I have pretty big ears and this fits me extremely well. The sound quality is great and I cant hear any of my co-workers chatter even without any music on. I think I like that aspect the best about the skullcrushers. Now I dont have any experience with the GI or the Hesh but if these skullcrushers are anything to go by, they are pretty awesome. The paintjob is great, the comfort is amazing and there is a lot of good enjoyment to be had with this set. Regarding the durability, only time will tell.
I bought this product to expand the capacity of my HDTV, as my son has three video game systems with only two open component video slots. It works beautifully.
For any kind of photography that does not involve the use of either extremely large lenses, or more than 3 total lenses, this is the ideal camera bag. I reach for it more often than any other pack I own, including very high quality backpacks like the Tamrac Expedition 5. With the hip pack/shoulder bag combination, you can easily access all of your gear while walking, not even needing to stop, and all of it is upright and will not fall out. You are not forced to set anything down on dirty surfaces and can reach for gear with one hand. For longer pack trips, such a bag is also very easily placed inside a standard backpack, which is again difficult w/ larger models. I highly recommend this bag, or other similar types from Tamrac, if your normal activities meet the above conditions. If you often utilize super telephoto lenses or are a photographer who finds joy in carrying around a vast array of lenses, this one will be too small. Most of my pictures are taken w/ a Nikon D70s, and either a Nikkor 18-200 mm AF-S VR zoom or my wide-angle 12-24 mm for landscapes. This bag easily carries these, all accessories, and an additional lens such as an 80-400 mm zoom. Resist any temptations you might have to go with a backpack. The reason for this is simple logistics. It turns out that in terms of carrying a camera, a backpack is just about the most difficult apparatus to use efficiently. In order to access your SLR, you must essentially remove the pack and place it on the ground. This is then followed by accessing your camera, which generally has to be set down in order for you to re-shoulder the bag. Quite an unpleasant, time consuming and burdensome process especially when the ground is covered in snow or mud. Go with a LowePro or Tamrac hip pack/shoulder bag like this one.
What a pain in the A$$! Does not work with MCE properly and even using its own software you are very likely to get "failed to initialize hardware" messages from improper driver installations. There are also audio problems that require the card go through a hard reset and have jumpers moved. Way to much effort!
For the money, I doubt you could do better for portable speakers that pack a punch -- loudest speakers that I know of for their size. Two years of intensive fieldwork (bird song playback), and they are still going strong.
I bought this as a gift. It was a Christmas present, therefore, I have no idea as to the performance of this product.
This lense was purchased to photograph Native American jewelry for a web page and to utilize in e mail images to be mailed to clients. The picture quality is excellent, with little adjusting needed to accomplish your task. Utilizing your aperature settings also helps in achieving a great shot in various degrees of light. Check out the great shots I have achieved with this lens. http://www.landeaglegallery.com/index_files/Page2580.htmGreat lens!!!!!
I think is a "must" for any beginner, for a low price you can have almost all the different size of EP. Try them for a few months and then when you will be completely sure what do you want and buy the EP that you need.
Since i purchased this TV, I am hooked. The picture quality is amazing, especially the HD. I couldn't have asked for a better TV. Friends who visit my place are amazed at the quality of picture produced by this TV.
I was tempted by its low price. When I got mine, my pda was running fine on original batteries. After few days the original batteries were dead and it was time to put my rechargeables in it. They just didn't work. NONE OF THEM WORKED!!!! Now I am pretty good at electronics and I didn't have them inserted wrong way either in charger or my pda. ...
I bought the iAudio to replace my iPod. While my iPod still works I was constantly frustrated by having to use iTunes. I hate iTunes but I hate not having full control more than that. The iAudio gave me exactly that and so much more.Pros-The video was better than I expected and the sound is better than my iPod. Another feature that I really like was being able to book-mark files, so that you can go back to the same spot in long audio files quickly if you want too switch to something else for a moment. There are a lot of settings that you can tweak so you can customize a lot of the buttons and sound. The USB host feature is nice, I transfer file to and from my USB flash drive when it runs out of space.Cons-They are few and rather petty ones at that. The controls took a little while to learn and tweak to where the worked well for me. I was hoping that I could use it to record my lectures but the mic doesn't pick up the professor well unless you are close to the person talking. This could probably be overcome by buying a directional mic and using that.Over all it is a great player with lots of features and very customizable.
It's a little slower on read/write than I would like, but the overall space and price make it a good value.
I purchased the SC101 as a filestore for my friends lawfirm and set it up about a year ago. Boy was it the worst thing I ever did for his business. I remember the install being a rather unfriendly process. A few days ago his Admin calls me to say they are having some sync trouble, but the files are still there. So I go in yesterday and upgrade the firmware and PC software as per the instructions on [...] .The damn thing set the drive size to 0 MB and killed the partition. Tech support told me the device was defective and outside warranty even though just prior to upgrading the files were there. Now the law firm has lost all of its client files that were on there.Do yourself favor and dont get this thing. If you want to throw money away paypal it to me!
I've had this monitor for a week now, and I'm completely content with my purchase. I shopped around very carefully for a long time, and ultimately chose the NEC 1560V because of the low price, high contrast ratio (400:1 same as the Dell UltraSharp, but the NEC [costs] less), and I also wanted a WHITE monitor, which I found to be rare in my searches.The picture is crisp, without a trace of fuzziness. I had to lower my screen resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels - and that's the ONLY level that will work with this monitor. I like to keep my windows small, so that took some getting used to, but it's okay. The screen is adjustable, and my dad was excited to see that the viewing range was quite wide - 120 degrees, again, better than the UltraSharp's 80 degrees. Sure, I'd recommend this monitor - it's cheap, it's pretty, and it's functional. A great choice for people who don't have money to burn.
I hope Sony continues to make cameras with this swivel lens. I cannot say enough good things about this camera and its picture quality.
I bought this remote after reading all of the reviews here on Amazon and elsewhere on the net. The two biggest beefs seem to be the 'almost impossible to use software' and how the remote doesn't feel good in your hand.After I received this remote, I installed the software(very small program), connected my remote via the included USB cable, and within 15 minutes I had it almost perfectly configured to work with my Yamaha receiver, DVD player, Sony TV, and satellite receiver. It took an additional 10 minutes to program the buttons that were missed by the wizard. I am not a software engineer by any means.IMO holding the remote feels just fine. It doesn't cut into my hands, and it's not oblong or difficult to hold. In fact, the remote feels like quality to me. It isn't light like the cheapy remote that came with my TV. It has a heft that speaks to its quality construction. My wife loves this thing.I'm thinking this is one of those 'deep' products that turns a lot of folks off. The manual is not color-coded and you do have to have at least a rudimentary understanding of what a learning universal remote is. If you are willing to take some time and understand the software, you'll find there is very little this remote can't do. In fact, if you aren't scared of editing XML, you'll find this remote is among the most configurable ones out there!The only and I mean ONLY negative thing I can think to mention is Sony's choice to use small buttons for the up, down, left, and right navigation cross. These buttons are essential when surfing satellite TV and I would have liked to have had larger buttons.Bottom line is I couldn't find a better remote under $50.
We had this remote for two years, until we moved. Whenever guests would come over, they simply could not work it. It does require serious getting used to, and although it has amazing functionality, it has a steep learning curve.Needless to say, once we moved, we did not set it up again.
Good connector. Not much more to say about that other than they charge an extremely high amount for shipping. The shipping cost was more than the cost of 3 of these devices. And besides that, it comes in the standard mail. Looks like a 47 cent stamp would have been just a good.
I purchased this as a christmas present for my boyfriend. It came with everything he needed to get hooked up: car kit & home kit. He was ecstatic about being able to listen to Howard Stern again when Stern came back on a few weeks ago.The trouble began when we started to look for the boombox after christmas. OK so there was an overhaul in sirius equipment, I understand. However we came to find out that Sanyo discontinued EVERYTHING related to this product. This should've been our first sign.After 2 weeks of use, the thing DIED. All it would do when you turned it on is display the Sirius logo and beep at you. We thought it was the antennae so we moved it all around the house. Nope.So I called Sanyo. Sanyo has sold all warranty information to Sirius. I called Sirius. Went from Sirius Technical support to Returns/Exchanges to finally their warranty department. Had to fax all my proof of purchases (despite having order the equipment from their site) and am getting it replaced. The unfortunate thing is: since Sanyo stopped making it they don't have anymore Sanyo receivers. So we're getting the Sirius One, which is only equipped for the car and not for home use.
Not bad - this one is all about size. Negatives - Doesn't have the great zoom, your finger can get in the way easily and a little slow on the take. Positive - really easy to carry, has all the necessary features of a good camera and nice resolution. Battery is pretty good, but recommend buying a bigger memory card. Bottom line - if having a camera there is the key, the positives far outweigh the negatives
My wife and I purchase this microwave a few months ago and love it. The size is great for a wide variety of dishes, the auto-defrost is the best either of us has ever seen (note it does not work well if the food is in a dish as the microwave has no way of detecting that it is heating a dish and not food). We would definitely purchase this microwave again!
Really good sound, different than any others I've tried, you'll be adjusting your gear, careful of the long cord - tripping hazard you know
We have enjoyed this product. It is nice to not have to run out and check the pit every few minutes.
I have owned my ULTIMA 10x50's for going on 4 years. Fully multi-coated lenses and BAK-4 prisms. Optical quality is superior for both day and night use. With reasonable care, your grandchildren will be enjoying them. Only fault I can find is the soft nylon case provided. (I like the hard cases of old) Theses will serve you well, from sneeking a peek at distant wildlife, catching the &quot;N&quot; number on that funny looking plane or binocular astronomy....and NO, I do not work for Celestron.
these speakers work fine for my computer.the description said they were 64 watts, i believe,that must be peak to peak because they are only 32 watts rms, but they still do the job quite nicely.the bass speaker is awesome. for the price i would recommend these speakers.
Plays CD's and mp3's off SD cards without any problems. A good unit for the baby's room. The main drawback is that the remote included is limited and has no power or volume buttons.
I bought this computer primarily in order to replace my DVD player. It's small enough to fit in the media cabinet, and having a computer right there, via wireless keyboard and mouse, is absolutely wonderful. It's already set up for surround sound, and hooking up a 42" LCD was very straight forward.For me the biggest fault is the lack of a Printer port. But if I understand correctly, one can simply get one of the readily available USB to LPT converter cables on the market today.The graphics are astounding, and although I thought that using the Vista operating system would be quite cumbersome at first, everything on the screen is actually quite practical and natural once you get the hang of it. And this comes from someone who just upgraded from Windows 98.Vistas is set up as a default to be connected to the Internet. So if you don't plan on using it with the Internet, like me, there are many annoying screens that will keep on popping up until you figure out how to deactivate them.Besides that, except for maybe a somewhat extended hesitation here or there by the system, it's been smooth sailing. Keep in mind though, that I don't come anywhere near to using the full potential of this computer.
I strongly suggest this accessory carry case/shoulder strap for safe portability. Without it, the iPAL unit is rather awkward to tote around. Adding the padded heavy-fabric cover tends to baffle the thin plastic case and enhance the audio quality. A clear plastic front allows access to controls but doesn't lie flat against the iPAL's face. The rear connections and antenna are easily accessible. The side "pouch" accommodates an audio player up to the standard iPod in size, but not the AC adapter. Overall--a nicely made "bag"--and the price is fair!
I needed a small but sturdy tripod for my D7000. I am back in college and was using my camera (freehand) to video the lecture and lab. While I got quite a few lovely shots of the ceiling and floor it really did not help me with my studying.I tried a large tripod but the professor moved around a lot and it was just too cumbersome in the classroom. I tried propping the camera on books, which worked for a while, but as I said she moved a lot so about the time I got it set I had to readjust it.I was hesitant to buy a small tripod because the D7000 is not a really light camera but this little guy holds it perfectly. The handle works wonders while following the professor around the room. Sits comfortable on my desk and is not in anyone else's way.The only con is that you can not tilt the camera from left to right (at angles). I can move the front up and down (vertically) but the way it is made will not allow horizontal tilting.Overall, fantastic tripod. Love it!
I chose this lens for my 7D over the 16-35 II and the much-loved EF-S 17-55. The 16-35 II is obviously way more expensive. I chose it over the 17-55 due to the build quality and the extra mm, I already have the 36-55 range covered at 2.8, and the fact that I found an amazing deal on it.Like other reviews I read stated, it is a bit soft at 2.8. And there is some vignetting in the corners, even on a crop, but it's nothing Lightroom can't fix. However, I love this lens. It's sharp, focuses great, and has great IQ. This lens still may not be the best buy for those on a crop - if you need a general purpose, the 17-55 is normally cheaper. But if you need the sturdier build, and don't need the range on the long end, this lens is a great buy if you can find it at a good price. And the extra mm does make a difference!
Great small camera and very easy to use. Picture quality is excellent given the price range.
This is the first review I've written. I'm hoping others will not waste their time and money on powered USB hubs that don't work. I have tried three others all of which ended in great frustration. This hub delivers plenty of power to all devices. I will probably connect another one just like it to my MAC Mini. Excellent product!!
Had nothing but trouble with my sony 300 disc player. The pioneer works better then i expected. Did not have any problems connecting to my sony receiver.
I have purchase several extra batteries for my Kodak Easy Share camera. Since the only warning that the battery is low is the icon that comes on when the battery is about to die, it is imperative to have a backup battery that is fully charged and can be put in immediately. This battery cost a fraction of an OEM battery. I would recommend it to a friend.
I ordered 5 of these for our offices at work - everyone LOVES them for the following reasons: 1) remote control - although thought to be a bit excessive at first, the remote has come in handy when other staff enter and office and don't care for the "breeze" or when the telephone conversation requires a bit more effort to hear, one can simple adjust the fan or turn it off instantly, without leaving the telephone call or making the office visitor feel uncomfortable with overt actions; 2) QUIET...all five of our fans are extremely quiet during fixed or oscillating use; 3) small footprint - other than the base (about 10 inches each side), the unit is so small (about door handle height), that it is easily placed without fear of obstruction; 4) the TIMER!!! No need to worry about getting home from the long day at the office and worrying about the "electric item" still running - we've had coffee pots left on overnight that posed major hazards - although the fan isn't a heating instrument and running it overnight wouldn't be cause for concern, the ability to set the timer and know it will turn off is comforting; 5) the price....far, far less than we've paid for the standard "institutional" fans and a far, far better value. The cons, few that there are, are very minor - putting the thing together entailed just a few steps, but required the unit to be turned upside down...I dropped one on it's "head" and cracked the exterior (however, it made no impact on the fuctions!) and the other con....they tend to walk off by themselves...as in, we've already lost two to "mysterious circumstances" (another office?). Side note: so impressed were staff with these that four staff purchased these for their homes. Yes, we're all happy campers :)
This simple and very efficient product solves three problems: 1)it keeps your laptop cool by raising it slightly off the tabletop; 2)it tilts your laptop at a perfect angle for more comfortable typing; and 3)it folds up for light and easy travel.I have given several to friends, who always rave about how much they love the little stand, and how much their wrists love it too!Best of all, this product is difficult to find in stores, so having it available on Amazon has solved many a gift search for me.
I bought a new pc which has connections only for DVI monitors. I wanted to use a KVM switch so I could use my old computer and the new one with only one keyboard, mouse, and monitor shared. I don't have enough deskspace to hold two of everything.This little adapter allowed me to use the KVM (which supports only SVGA, just like my monitor).Great price plus free shipping! Thanks!
One of the best wifi routers that I've bought. Like the fact that it has the USB connection on the router where I was able to plug in my external hard drive and access it from my network. Only down side is that only one user can be logged into the external at at time using the software the router came with. And the lights in the front of the router look pretty cool at night.
If you've been using a digital point-and-shoot for a while and you want to upgrade, you couldn't do any better than this camera. If you can operate a high-end P&S; camera, you can operate the Digital Rebel. Simply choose your shooting mode (i.e. closeup, landscape, portrait, sports, etc.), press the shutter button halfway down to autofocus, then press the button all the way down. First you'll notice how fast the autofocus function is: you won't have to worry about missing shots. Then you'll see the photos, and you'll be amazed. If you use the "Large/Fine" setting, you'll have files which easily be printed at 16"x20" without any discernible loss of quality ... try doing THAT with the photos from your 3MP point compact.But wait, there's more.You CAN use this camera as a fancy point-and-shoot... or, if you invest a little time and study, you can get creative. The Digital Rebel allows you to control aperature, shutter speed, ISO settings, white balance, autofocus points, etc. It also allows you to use any Canon EF (autofocus) lens -- over sixty at last count. Telephoto lenses, wide-angle lenses, macro lenses which allow extreme closeups ... you're limited only by your imagination, and your accessory budget.If you already own a film SLR and want to go digital, you're going to love this baby... especially if you own a Canon autofocus SLR. You'll be able to use your old lenses, flashes, and filters, and you'll be saving money on film and developing. Professionals may want to spend the extra $600 or so for the Canon 60D; it allows a bit more flexibility with light metering and has a more sturdy magnesium body which will better withstand the rigors of photojournalism ... but this is more than enough camera for anybody who isn't going to be using it to earn their daily bread.One last bit of advice: get this one fast. Based on the buzz it's generated in various photo magazines, I'm guessing that the Digital Rebel will be flying off the shelves. Buy now before you get stuck in backorder purgatory.
We wanted a relatively small projector for Powerpoint presentations. Had to be bright enough for a large room. This is the brightest projector that I could find in this price range. Good news is that the projector is very light weight. It does come with a very cheap carrying bag. The image quality is excellent. Color is true and brightness is even across the entire screen. More than adequate brightness. I did notice that out of the box the color seemed to emphasize towards blue. But this is easy to adjust. I also noticed that gray levels are not up to par with our laptops. We can see details within gray areas on our laptop screen, but can't do so when projected. This may be a common problem with LCD projectors since my old own does the same. Another plus is that this projector works flawlessly with PC and Mac laptops. I had one hooked up to each input, and was able to switch between a mac and pc without any problems. So in terms of performance, I give it 4.5 for my intended uses.Some points to consider: This projector is made out of rather flimsy plastic. Likely to keep weight and cost down. Perhaps its been years since our last projector purchase (a suitcase size Epson), but the appearance of this projectors just wreaks cheapness. Emphasizing this sense of cheapness is the case. This is a plain black, thinly padded soft case that is not going to protect such a fragile projector. Get a better case if you are going to to buy this projector.So to summarize: Small, bright, works really well, PC/Mac compatible. But questionable build quality.
I bought this hard drive after researching a few different ones. This is by far the best price and best hard drive around. I have had Zero problems with this one. I am a newbie so to speak and bought it to put my music and a few games, pics etc. Lifesaver for my little laptop hard drive. A must for people who need a lot of extra space for little money. You plug it in and that is it.
This is my first pair of in-ear style earphones and it took a little time to get used to them. I knew they had to be inserted pretty far into your ear, but it took a while to get them to fit just right. Once you get the right sized tips on them and stuff 'em deep into your ears they sound great. I wouldn't want to use these any time I was moving around too much, the fact that they completely seal your ears means that you get a weird reverberating sound when you walk. Also, they're not as secure in you're ears as some conventional earphones. So if you're looking for some earphones for your workout, I'd suggest conventional earphones. But If you just want some great sounding 'phones for the bus, these are great! Purchase away!
This is a good camera for the money......I use a 35mm at times instead of my digital...this is great for the price.
I agree with previous reviews. 680 easy to use. accurate. Lots of bells and whistles. MSN Direct..ho hum... not all it is cracked up to be. Maybe new features if added before my one year anniversary will convince me to buy second year service. At this point I see little use except for weather forecast.I used it on a trip to Boston and when we left it took us North with no problems at all. In fact it was a breeze. That is saying a lot because Boston traffic and streets are a real maze.I would buy the 660 if I had my experience now. It has blue tooth and travel functions just no MSN Direct. No loss. Save the $75.00 or so. But Garmin did a great job of making things easy to use.
This case looks great sitting on top of my black computer case. The blue light in the front is not too bright at all and adds a nice touch. The case itself looks like brushed aluminum. Its a classy design.The frame is carbon-glass filled so it adds strength to the enclosure and there is a built-in silicone pad that absorbs hard drive noise. This is a very quite unit.The built-in fans keep the drive cool and are virtually silent. The included eSata bracket allowed me to connect the drive to the Sata connection on my motherboard and after reboot, the drive I installed in this case appeared. It might be best to turn on the unit before booting your computer. I haven't tried the USB connection but the Sata connection is very fast.I've used other external drives and built my own with other external cases, but none compare to this. Its the best looking enclosure I've seen, and putting a high-quality drive inside gives me confidence that I don't have to worry about the high-failure rate associated with so many external drives and cases with bad controllers and lack of air circulation.I am so pleased with the look and quality, I've ordered a second one to stack. I love this product!
This was to replace a 10 YO Sony portable, but it comes no where close. It's a lot of silver plastic that sounds like - plastic. For its size and weight, I expected much more. Also, the minuscule LCD display is too small to read. The 'mega bass' is a joke - 'on' it approximates a AM radio; 'off' it's a tin can on a string; my $40 PC speakers sound far and above better. Stereo separation is better then expected for a portable, but the lack of any bass/mid's makes this unacceptable. Also, the controls' placement and design keep one guessing as to what is what. It's OK for 'talk radio,' but is guaranteed to disappoint for anything else.
I purchased these for my son in law for Christmas. He's been talking about how great they are ever since. I guess he had a problem with one of the mounting brackets, it wouldn't stay in position. I think the bolt wouldn't tighten up. He said he solved the problem with a flat washer.
I agree with the comments of the other reviews and I had another problem with this unit. After filling this tank countless times I started to notice some stress cracks on the plastic tank but it did not leak. So we continued to use the humidifier and those cracks eventually started leaking. So we're back to boiling water on the stove.
I recently purchased these phones to use as an extra pair, and am very impressed with the sound. I usually use a pair of Shure e3c, and I would compare these phones to those very favorably.I paid significantly less for these than the Shure.If you have never used these style of in ear phones, you are in for a treat, they really block out all external noise, creating a great soundstage. The benefit of this technology, is that you can listen to audio at lower sound levels, which has obvious benefits to otological health.Overall, I am impressed with the quality of this product, especially considering the price.
I really am disappointed in this used printer. I realize I was taking a chance, butit is most frustrating to print 2 copies, then have a red light come on, indicating aproblem, so I just turn it off for a few minutes, then try again - only to print 2 copiesand it repeats the warning. Probably will not purchase another used printer. Money rightdown the drain.
I bought this camera about 10 months back, and at the time made a compromise in choosing it because I couldn't afford the XL1S. What I've learned though after using it for so long now is that Canon didn't compromise on this camera. The GL1 has essentially every feature the aspiring film maker or video professional needs to get underway quickly and easily.My favorite feature of this camera is the frame mode ability that allows you to shoot non-interlaced video, with results that are very similar in appearance to film rather than video. After shooting in frame mode and seeing the results, I've yet to shoot interlaced video again.The one thing that this camera lacks is any ability to manually control the audio levels for the internal or external mics, which can sometimes give you less than optimal results in situations where the noise volume fluctuates noticably, or where you are trying to achieve a specific audio effect.Summary - Excellent camera worth the price tag. Across the board, far more features and better quality than all competitors in its class. Probabaly the only camera that can top the GL1 in this class is the GL2.
The add should be clearer. I had High hopes on using this camera with my new Sony PEG TG-50 but after installing it, getting errors & going through 2 round of questions with Sony support I was told that the camera does not work with the Palm OS 5. A real disappointment for those who bought the TG-50 or are thinking about upgrading to the newest Palm OS.
We liked the original one so well that when the drum finally went after years, we looked into it and it was cheaper to purchase a new machine with a new toner and drum than to buy the toner and drum! But this machine is awesome, it holds lots of paper, so it doesn't run out over the weekend and is always reliable!It was here in 2 days by regular shipping even though it was right before Christmas! We will buy it again and again! For us this is used only as a fax machine on a dedicated line.
These are the Sony SRS-A212 speakers. I'm a bit of a speaker snob, and I was hesitant to use any small speaker for my music. I originally bought the M-Audio AV-40's and while they sounded fantastic, they were opressively large on my small computer desk. I returned the M-audio's and bought the Sony's right away and they're perfect for me. They're big enough to produce accurate and surprisingly enjoyable sound, but still small enough to keep back in the corners of my desk. They are plenty loud enough considering you'll probably only sit a couple feet in front of them. They can't fill a room with sound, but I've already got a component stereo system for that. These are computer speakers, and they excel at that job. Considering these are about 1/6th the price of the M-Audio's, I give these my full recommendation. Also, if you're environmentally conscious, the auto power-off function will make you very happy.
We went into Best Buy, to compare TVs (the only way to see for yourself), and it was the best one there. The Sony store had a comparable one, but for MUCH more. And then of course we bought the TV on Amazon, because it's much cheaper.This TV had all we wanted, and more. It has more inputs than most TVs out there, so you can plug almost anything into it, even your computer.The image is so crisp, with many options for size/zoom, depending on what you're watching. And the sound is good, although we have it hooked up to our surround sound.The TV was easy to hook up, and the menus are straightforward to navigate.Highly recommend this TV.
I bought this camera based on the high rating it had. I was initially pleased with it and the way it took pictures, but after having it only 2 and a half months, it suddenly out of the blue stopped working. It had not been damaged, I always took very good care of it, fresh batteries did nothing to get it to work. Very frustrating since I need it for my business online. I guess I will have to send it in and see if they can figure out the problem...I certainly hope so, otherwise Canon will lose a customer for good!
I bought this CD player 9 years ago. I also haven't used it in 4 years, so when I pulled it out of my moving boxes today it was still working without a skip. I love this player. It has done a great job. I don't see the need to buy a new one. This one rocks! Too bad it's not made anymore.
This is an excellent product. I run with it almost everyday and I wear it when I lift. I haven't had any problems with it yet. The only thing that I don't care for is that you have to open the velcro top to unlock the iPod. The reason that bothers me is that I'm concerned it will wear out the velcro before I've worn out the rest of the carrier. Other than that, it's composed of excellent materials and is very functional.
The only note is to be aware of the orientation of the right-angle section of this extension cable, and the male USB connection.
I love this camera! I recently used it at my sons kindergarten graduation and was the envy of the crowd. A couple of people inquired as to what type of camera I was using. I took both still and movie pictures. My family loved the short films and pics that I was able to quickly send them via email. This camera makes taking pictures fun again! Good job Fuji.
As you probably know there is usually no way to test in ear headphones in the stores. My solution was to research what I could find and read a lot of reviews. Then I purchased my top 2: Klipsch S4s and the Monster Turbines and tested both, returning the loser. These were purchased for my Xoom so sound isolation was a must for late night music and videos. I wanted a great balance because my music is varied. The S4s were way above average and if the price difference was actually retail I prolly would have never tried the Turbines. However, with Amazons pricing I scored the Turbines for only $26 more than the Klipsch. Retail is $100 difference. I wanted something that would be that next level audio. I found it!!! I have been very impressed with the Monsters so far. You MUST use the correct size tip for your ear or they DO NOT work properly. Also several hours of burn in time will enhance the sound. Bass is awsome and the overall clarity is amazing for in ear! I know there are better, more expensive in ears out there but for the price I am very satisfied.One problem I had when reading reviews for Monster Beats, Turbines etc is that they seem to have a lot of counterfeits out there. I would recommend to buy this type of product directly from Amazon if a third party seems shady. By shady I mean look at the seller profile... if they score 100% positive off 1 fake customer review from last week don't buy those Dre Beats for $50. And if you do please don't give a negative review to the REAL product. So far 5 star. We'll see how they hold up.
This tripod is tiny ... smaller than most table-top tripods but it's better built and sturdier than my previous tripods of this type. Surprisingly it can hold even a mid-size DSLR with a mid-size lens (for example my 40D with 17-55mm F2.8 lens). The included bag seems a nice and useful addition.
I was hesitant to make this purchase at first, but I'm glad I did. It's comfortable to wear, provides great sound quality, and very convenient because it is small enough to store almost anywhere and since it's cordless, there is a lot less worry and frustration over tangles and shorted wires. I would highly recommend this headset to anyone except those "side-sleepers" who like to listen to music to fall asleep. It's especially great for travelers and quiet listeners.
I really do not know what people expect from their speakers. These Bose units are just awesome. The sound is great. I think people who are complaining about the sound must be listening to low rate MP3s. I have these great looking speakers plugged in to my Mac with the system volume turned all the way and the Bose speaker volume all the down and they sound great for listening to music. Of course if you want it LOUD it does not take much of a turn on the volume knob. And I am talking about loud and CLEAR sound from the tiny speakers that are just so cool looking on my desk. I know they are expensive but I have to say they are worth it if you want clear and great sound from your computer and they look great. Everyone who sees them comments on how cool they look and how good they sound.
This is an awesome upgrade from the original circular power adapter. This adapter has a light indicator on the connector that tells you if it is charging or if it is not charging.
After using this coffee maker I cannot go back to using anything else. It usually brew about 4 cups which is good for my super sized cup. It takes about 6 minutes and makes a perfect cup of coffee. It seems like it makes the coffee have less acidity compared to normal drip coffee makers. I use a #2 coffee filter to avoid any grounds in the coffee. Clean up is easy specially by using the #2 filter.
I got exactly what I expected in buying this iRiver over its trendy rival, the iPod: having additional features at the expense of design. Song organization, music playback, and menu interface are all superb. A very neat feature is the player's ability to record from the radio. I have found this very handy. And of course, the text compatability is great and easy to navigate.However, there are some annoyances here and there. Navigating menus isn't smooth, especially when compared to the iPod photo. There are occasional load times and the scroll speed could be a bit faster. Also, loading playlists onto the player can be tricky. The learning curve on this player is definitely steeper than the iPod.Overall, the player is worth its cost. I would only recommend this player if you are buying it for the extra features, such as FM radio, text compatability, and voice recording. Otherwise, you should go for the iPod photo's smoother menus, elegant design, and ease of use.
I hope not to use this plan, but because the product we purchased was refurbished it seemed wise. There was a problem with the first product sent and I needed to exchange, but that was done via Amazon and not this service plan. Still, I am hopeful that they will stand by their promise to provide service for the product if needed.
What can I say? I was looking for a good surge protector for a good price, and I found one in this Belkin 6-outlet surge protector. Works great for me! If you're looking for one, I'd recommend this one.
I bought this printer because I am a new digital camera owner and also do some desktop publishing. I am used to using a Canon C5000 but everytime you turn it on it has to reset the ink cartridges etc. -- ie do a dance. I really like the new printer, it is a workhorse, and very quiet. Any pictures I have printed have come out well, have not used glossy photo paper as yet. I was prepared to have a problem -installation knowing HP but I just left the CD in and worked it from &quot;my computer&quot; to install. I am using Win 98 SE. Really happy with the HP960Cse.
This is a decent printer, but you are forced to install both a color and a black cartridge in order to have any functionality at all. If, for example, all you want to do is print in B&W or send a fax and not print at all, or just scan an image, you must still install both a black and color cartridge, or the printer will not function at all. To my knowledge, there is no way around this. I got one of these printers second-hand with only a black cartridge (the color was empty and dried up), and I've got to go buy a color cartridge now to even use it for only B&W printing. HP takes advantage of its customers yet again!
Basic case that is reasonably priced which is why I bought this one. With case prices being so varied, I figured I would get this. Does what is suppossed to do, decent protection for the laptop and able to keep me organized.If you are not sure which to get, this is one you cannot go wrong with.
I love this product and was upset when the manufacturer's replaced it with the more compact model. My son was the only member of our family who did not have an Ipod. Since he is 5, I am leary of spending too much on any items as they will probably get lost or broken. The design of this Ipod is more eyecatching than the newer shuffle leaving it less suseptible to losing. It's hard plastic case is more durable and I don't have to worry about scratched CD's anymore when my son listens to his music in his room. Gone also are countless battery changes and electrical cords.
Best price you'll find anywhere. See if company can ship 2 ounce product for less than 1/2 of the price of actual item.
This charger from Amazon was the best value and it charges fast! I have 2 different batteries for my camcorder so the interchangeble adapters work great!
I figured this would be like every other hands free I have purchased in the past. This one is very clear and loud. I will likely buy a few more...as I'm very satisfied.
i get great results with this paper in my PhotoSmart HP P1100. i don't often make 8x10 prints, but I still use this paper to print multiple images (various sizes) on a single sheet. then i trim the photos. overall, the cost is cheaper for me normally than printing on 4x6 paper. and it is NOT as tedious as it may seem to trim the photos... i use a Fiskars 12-inch rotary paper trimmer and the results are professional-looking prints with little effort... and there is no ugly white border around the print. i include small-sized photos printed on this paper inside greeting cards that i send to family/friends. They make nice surprises. There is a glossy-finish version of this paper also. Search for C6831A. And for 4x6 sized paper, look for C6944A. this matte-finish paper is certainly the best for output using an HP printer. The results are stunning. Instant gratification for your investment in digital imaging. (For great greeting card paper, look for C6044A.)
Pros:CompactLight-weightGood feel/build, looks great too!Wide coverage of focal lenghtsCons:Poor image qualityLoss of contrastI bought this lens about six months ago for my Nikon D60, despite the fact that it would not auto-focus with my camera. Even when properly focused, I would notice a loss of saturation and contrast at longer focal lengths, and often the effects were beyond the help of photoshop. It was a shame; the lens really felt good in my hands; it was a decent size, good build to it, and the included hood was nice; just lacking in image quality.
I've been using this drive for several months, and I have had no problems. I service computers at multiple customer sites, and transfer files of all kinds, and am yet to have a problem with it. Files transfer quickly, using the usual file transfer methods available in Windows Explorer. The only improvement I could recommend would be related to the pop-off cap. I wish they would ship a couple of extra caps, in case they are lost, or have a retractable design so there is no cap to lose. But I would still recommend this drive despite this minor inconvenience. It has functioned flawlessly, and provides a huge amount of file storage.
I just purchased this camera from Amazon and you just can't beat this deal. Less than $85 for a 2MP digital camera with a zoom lens!!! Get real! I really like this camera. The pictures I have taken were clear and crisp and these were just indoor pictures. This is a great camera for beginners like myself. You don't have to invest over $100 dollars for a good 2MP camera. The software that came with the camera isn't too bad. Since I am not an expert I think it works just fine with this camera.I read all the reviews before purchasing this camera and I absolutely agreed with all the positive reviews. You just can't go wrong with this camera and if I were you, I jump on the band wagon now!!! Just remember....this is a lower end digital camera so don't expect bells and whistles, but it sure does a good job. It's the best $85 I have ever invested.This camera deserves at least 4 stars so that's what I gave it. I am pretty sure there are 5 stars 2MP cameras out there but not for this price!
It is a too dark blue filter and as such it cannot be used in a regular photography. It is necessary to have a choice of filters with different rate of density.
The Sharp Aquos has great color with a very sharp and smooth picture. I am very, very satisfied! The picture makes it look like what is on the screen is right in your room. I would recommend it to everyone!
This is an excellent compliment to the BX1500 or BR1500 UPS. With this battery attached I get several more hours of runtime depending on the load. Definitely worth it for extended use during power outages.
I was disappointed with this system. when it worked the sound was great and i loved it that we could attach our MP3 player to it. but then after a month the CDs wouldnt work. Tried to fix it and called tech support also but couldnt figure it out. Since i had bought it using some credit card points i couldnt return it as well. the radio still works. I gave 2 stars because of being a poorly built product.
I've tired so many different FM iPod transmitters, from wireless ones to ones with a snakey neck that moves around. I am much happier with this one, first and foremost is the sound quality. I live in Nashville and I have never had any issues with it really whatsoever. Occasionally I have to change stations but more or less I keep it set on 89.9 all the time. When I travel I have to change it more frequently, I don't know why but I will be in the middle of nowhere and it will have static. (?) My guess is that the car beside me has one too. I will also like to add that I did my research on this product and Amazon sells it for the best price, and has free shipping, if you are in a hurry, do upgrade as it took about 10 days to get it. Overall, I am 100% happy with it and have recommended it to several people already.
Purchased this jacket for my new vostro 1400 - the laptop fits perfectly. I use the jacket to protect the laptop while its in my backpack. The A/C cord does not fit well in the jacket - but I carry it along with a laptop mouse in a pocket of my backpack.
This is a great printer for the price. I got a deal at target for $50. It has photo quality color print on photo paper and the black is clear. My only problem is this printer is relies on a host computer to supply its information. This means that if your computer is slow or has little memory the printer will frequently stall. Also I installed it on my iMac and it won't share with a XP pc. I emailed tech support and they suggested a Lexmark print server for twice what I payed for the printer. And if you try to print hundred page files you'll run out of ink fast. But refil kits work but leaves a grainy print.
This product is ok. It is definitely loud and wakes my son up. Sounds like a smoke detector alarm. My only dislike is that its more like and egg-timer and you set it for countdown. It doesn't have a current time display so its not like an alarm clock you can set. You need to calculate how many hours in the future you need to wake up (somewhat of a pain). It also needs to be set everyday. It's not the kind of item you can set once and it will keep waking you at the same time. Would not recommend.
I should have believed those other reviews that says this Serial Adapter doesn't work on XP, because it doesn't. The driver included on the CD does absolutly nothing, and the adapter simply will not work. Do not buy it if you are running XP.
I bought this to use a computer in a room without a phone jack, and I was pleasantly surprised at the speeds it achieves on a dial-up connection (I was nervous about it, having read that these devices are not practical for dial-up modem use).I routinely get 37333 bps with the Southwestern Bell - that may seem slow, but I rarely get over 44000 with a computer with a direct phone jack connection.Interestingly, the base unit is labeled "Phonex Broadband" on the back (made by the same manufacturer?). I also recently bought the Phonex model, and it works fine too, but the SW Bell works slightly better, and it's cheaper than the Phonex as of this writing.
I am a first time Palm OS PDA buyer. I have owned other PDAs before, but never a "Palm". So I did a little research and was ready to purchase a Sony Clie SJ-30. I happened to notice the SJ-33 on display in the store and sat and compared the two for a while. I went with the SJ-33, and WOW, am I impressed.The Sony Clie SJ-33 is easy to setup, easy to use, and quite asthetically (sorry, if I misspelled that) pleasing. The cover fits nicely and securely over the face and the buttons so I can carry my PDA in my pocket without accidentally starting something. The screen is clear and easy to read. And synching your information is a snap (or should I say a tap...okay, bad joke).The only drawbacks I see are the lack of a cradle for synching and charging. The SJ-33 uses one adaptor that fits into two cables (one for synching, the other for charging). A bit cumbersome, but I can deal with it. I have to agree with the other reviewers who say that the battery drains a bit quickly.Other than those two drawbacks, I have absolutely no complaints about the Sont Clie SJ-33. I have only had it for about a week but am VERY pleased. I can't wait for my memory sticks to arrive from Amazon so I can try out the built-in MP3 player.
does what its suppose to keeps the lens safe and dirt/ dust free. Thats all I ask for.
After much research and putting my hands on virtually all Digital Cameras in the $200-$400 range I settled on this one at around $250. Best web site for research is imaging-resource.com. There you can see real tests and photos from every camera currently on the market, not a bunch of dumb opinions from idiots who won't read manuals and can't figure out how to use the camera. I found this camera easy to use, with a super, large and clear LCD screen. I tried photos in all modes and noticed no blurry pictures.(check web site noted above for sample test pictures) the menus were fairly easy to navigate and easy to see on the monitor. Here is what I like and don't like:Pro: 2.5" LCD, easy to use, nice size and form, Good shots in all modes. takes 2 AA batteries not 4 or a expensive LiIon that needs a charger....and battery life is greatCon: Small optical viewfinder... I had to have a optical viewfinder because no matter how bright the screen is you will find a time that you cannot see the picture on it.Memory Stick. Guess Sony still hasn't learned the BetaMax lesson . would have a SD card instead.chose this over the Canon A620 and Casio EXZ750 right now I am pretty happy with the selection
There's nothing fancy about this AV switch, but it works as it's supposed to and the inputs are laid out in an efficient design. I like the fact that one set is on the front of the switch, so one could easily plug a gaming console or something of that nature in front of the set. The only thing I don't like about this switch is that it feels a bit insubstantial. I am careful when pressing the buttons so I don't break it. But overall it works fine, good buy!
I bought this case to keep safe and away from my glock pistol. It help to keep it secure if you also buy the recommended Pelilock.
Didn't work with my 5th gen. ipod Nano. Got another cable that attached where the headphones attach and that works great.
This little thing is really simple and easy to use. Just insert it into your computer and then your CF card into in. Boom! You're done! It transfers your picture or movies quickly and without any problems. There is no need for anything fancier. It does the job, and does it well.
First off, I think for the money this thing costs it shouldn't have so many problems. The cradle alignment is to sensitive, if it's not just so, the batteries don't charge. Secondly, if a product is in the database shouldn't the commands match the original remote? My Hitachi TV model is listed, but the button options don't represent the layout on the remote. Finally their service stinks. I had been using the software on my Win2k box fine until the last update, then it kept freezing. First tier support said my router was "blocking" the download of the changes to the remote. I had other issues that needed to be addressed by Tier 2, who was supposed to call in 24 to 48 hours, nothing, not even a message on my answering machine. Then today I get an email that they haven't heard from me in 120 hours and were closing the ticket. Useless support. I was home, but I might not have been near the phone at the exact time I called. I can't take off 2 days to wait for a call, and there's no point calling me at work since I didn't bring my 37 in. TV with me.
I have loved using the Palm Z22 for a number of years. When my old one died, I thought I could replace it with a used one. Wrong! This one is so old that it won't let me enter a date later than 2010 - so it's basically of no use as a calendar. Very disappointed with it.
We purchased this unit to get advance warning of visitors driving down the driveway to our home.Given the inherent limitations of the technologies used in this unit, it works about as well as I expected it to: The buried magnetic sensor about 400 feet from our home does a good job of sensing cars as they go by. We have not had any "false alarms" though lawn-mowing day can drive my wife to distraction as I go back and forth across the lawn near the sensor!I tested the wireless transmitter's range and was able to go as far as about 600 feet under ideal conditions, but felt that being a bit closer would result in a more reliable link, especially in wet and cold weather. We installed the unit in the early spring, and found that the significant amount of foliage that later grew up between our home and the trasmitter did not cause a much of a problem, except when it rains.Installation was simple - I laid the sensor on the ground and ran the wire to the transmitter across the grass: tested it a few times with a car to make sure we got reliable reception at the base unit in the house. I then took a small shovel and buried the 50 foot long wire six or so inches deep under the lawn, running to the tree where I mounted the transmitter. The whole project took about an hour.The unit does have trouble in very damp and rainy conditions, sometimes triggering sporadically, if at all. This problem is worse when the battery is old. Each 9 volt battery seems to work reliably for a month or two before needing replacement. But again, all of these issues are about what I expected to see, given the inherent limitations of battery driven & wireless technology over such a range.We have yet to go through a winter with this unit. I expect the wireless unit's battery will give us trouble in very cold weather. To resolve this problem, one of my fellow reviewers here suggested connecting a second 9v battery in parallel inside the transmitter case, which seems like a good idea. I might also see if I can rig up a solar cell with a rechargeable battery.As I've said more than once in this review - I expected reduced sensitivity during wet weather, but have also had some trouble with dampness inside the transmitter unit: it sometimes takes a day or two of dry weather to "dry out" the transmitter to the point where it will start working again. The "clip" that secures the lid on the transmitter could be better engineered as well. Because of this, I'm thinking of adding a shingle above where the unit is mounted to guard against heavy rain - and am very careful to make sure the lid is sealed properly after I replace the battery.The only improvement I'd like to see in this unit, other than improving the remote unit's ability to resist dampness, and a better clip for the cover, would be to have a "solar powered" option.I'll rate the unit at 4 stars: it works as well as I expected, and is a reasonable value for the price, marred only by some occasionally annoying issues due to the wireless transmitter's sensitivity to dampness, and the lack of a solar powered option.
The J&R; Electronics/Amazon description correctly states that it is only a 10/100Mb/s cable but the packaging does not specify that.The Cat5e, 350MHz specs may lead you to believe that it may work on for a 1000Mb/s connection. It didn't for me. My switch and integrated NIC only negotiated a 100Mb/s connection when a regular Cat5e patch cable allows 1000Mb/s.The housing was surprisingly thick at almost 3/4 of an inch. The winding mechanism has several stops so you don't have to fully extract the cable.
Philips DVP5960 DVD Player is a great product; unlike some other DVD players it plays almost all popular formats available.It is really a Great product.
it does all i need it to do. only i cant figure how delete songs...but its great. small, cute, very easy to use and download, use yahoo jukebox to download. its my first mp3 and i really like it. the earplugs arent the most comfortable. but i thinks thats all of them .
I needed these specific chips for my Asus motherboard! I had purchased chips elsewhere, but this board only works with one kind of memory!These chips are exactly what I needed, and the Price was Right... :)
This was exactly what I was looking for. Unbelievable price, well cushioned, and most of all, I no longer have to carry my laptop around in the open like a caveman.
Theres no doubt that the product is one of the original components of Dell system. The seller, i.e ajk_79 is a great seller. I have had a great experience so far with him.
Like the title of my review says, they're quite comfortable. If you intend to wear headphones for long periods of time, these are pretty much the way to go. the one downside though, is that the ear pads are made of a leather-type material. this means that they tend to get a little warm if you wear them for a while. what you should really look into is a pair of headphones with a soft fabric on them. they won't get nearly as hot (not to say that these are unbarable), but you'll be comfortable AND cool. Oh, and I also feel compelled to mention that Dave Chapell sports these puppies in a couple acts on his show (where he's rapper)
The cable performed as expected and much lower in price than in any store I have seen. Information provided before the purchase was adequate.
I took a good look at the reviews and chose this over the canon S5, SX100 and the olympus UZ 560. After having a first hand experience i feel that i made the right decision.Upon opening the package the camera felt very light and almost insubstantial..... to be frank didnt feel like a premium product.Dont get me wrong,the textured glass reinforced plastic is quality stuff,its just that i like cameras that have some heft.After putting in the battery and playing aroung for a while, i got used to it and rather liked the light weight, thats when it struck that it would be a boon for long hikes.As for the picture quality,lets start with the positives:# The camera is very fast,the auto focus is phenomenal and its ready for another shot instantaneously, especially without flash it can take around 2 pictures a second.# The pictures came out very well and dont require any post processing, i really liked the colour rendition.# The zoom is great, but dont expect telescope like Zoom...its not!# The flash is awesome. It is very powerful and the recharge time is reasonably good.# Impressive image stablisation even at maximum zoom.Now for the cons:# the pictures are good if you are making small prints or for casual viewing...Take a closer look at the blown up pictures and thats when you really start noticing its flaws.At maximum zoom Pincushion distorton creeps in and chromatic aberration too especially at the corners.Though it didnt feel as weird as some popular review sites made it out to be, I think thats because their test objects are designed to make specefic flaws stand out.# The wide end though suffers from heavy barrel distortion,but only if you get really close. I dont think it would matter for macro shots of flowers as they tend to be symmetrical.I wouldnt recommend it to people who photoshop pictures to get the best out of it,as it has no RAW mode and they will in particular grimace at the distortions.On the whole i would recommend it to the trigger happy guys looking for a good point and shoot and doesnt plan on post processing and big prints.The pics come out great directly from the camera and the brilliant colours more than make up for the minor abberations.PS: For those guys deciding between the S5, UZ 560 or this, i suggest this camera over the S5 as this has a greater zoom range and the distortions are mainly in the zoom range beyond the S5's capabilities. As for the UZ i havent used it.
I've owned a couple BM-575's. They are well-designed and reasonably rugged little machines. The one hand operation with the thumb-operated switch is what makes this dictation machine totally different from "micro cassette recorders."This machine has been on the market for years. It's kind of odd that no one has made a digital machine that measures up to the BM-575. The digital recorders have better sound reproduction and longer recording times, but their controls are all markedly inferior to the BM-575.The BM-575 has a nice "heft" to it, and the metal case adds just the right amount of weight so that you know you have a serious tool in your hand. Unlike the digital models (everyone's, including Sony), the thumb-operated slide is extremely well designed. The secret to what makes these machines so great is that you can pick one up, and easily and intuitively dictate and/or rewind/play all without looking at any of the controls. You just can't do that with any of the flyweight digital models on the market.I was lucky enough many years ago (when I bought my first BM-575) that I found a good quality after-market leather case to protect my investment. I'm so glad I bought it when I did. I've never seen another one advertised anywhere. I'm not talking about some cheap "leatherette" case either. This is made from a tough piece of nicely finished cowhide.If Sony was smart, they would offer such a case with their product. It is worth it's weight in gold. I use my machine daily for "brainstorming" investigative files. It is great. It is so much easier to capture a series of thoughts and conduct analysis of complex issues when all you have to do is verbalize them versus write or type notes!Come on Sony! Let's see you do something right for a change!
That is the right switch for what I want to built inside my house, wiring all the bedrooms and the lobby with a server and one Microsoft Media Center Computer. Better speed than wireless system and better performance.
I'm digitizing old cassettes. This is exactly what I needed.It has an option to switch to the other side and continue playing without removing the cassette, so I can digitize a whole cassette in one session.Another option is to switch to the other cassette and continue playing so I can digitize two cassettes.I'm feeding the output into iMic into my mac using Audacity to record.I'm very happy with the sound quality. It is old cassettes so my expectation wasn't too high.
I had the unique opportunity to use and evaluate the Casio EM500 for a week to determine if I was interested in purchasing it. At the end of that week, I really wanted to buy this PDA, but I had some lingering concerns that kept me from doing so. Here are some of my thoughts after using it:-First off, I really loved the display on this unit. It was extremely bright and easy to read even in daylight. I would not have thought it, but a color screen made a HUGE difference. I had a Palm Pilot before, so I know what I'm talking about here. This Casio has one of the best displays of any of the color units.-I really liked the PocketPC OS with just a few exceptions. As I mentioned earlier, I have had a Palm Pilot in the past. Of the two operating systems, I prefer the PocketPC. This is largely due to the fact that I use a lot of Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Money) and it was extremely easy to synch with data with these applications. Some people prefer the Palm OS's simplicity, but for what I needed to do, I found greater functionality in the PocketPC. The only reservations I had was that the PocketPC makes in annoyingly difficult to close applications and its navigation could be simplified.-The actual hardware design of this unit is fair. It's a little on the bulky side, but I never expected to be able to fit it in my pocket to begin with. While I liked the semi-scroll wheel on the side, I never used the multi-directional D-pad on the front. In fact, I rarely used any of the buttons on the front. I was also very disappointed that there was no cradle included. The USB cable was kind of awkward to have lying across my desk, and I would have appreciated a cradle to set the unit in when not in use.-Battery life was impressive. While I never did an official test, I was often able to go through two days of normal use before needing to recharge. The unit uses a Lithium Ion battery.-Don't underestimate the benefit of having Internet Explorer and Microsoft Reader as included applications. Using Avantgo (which is included), it is very easy to read news, weather, and stocks from sources like MSN and Yahoo. The problem is that it is not a live connection to the Internet, and you must wait until you synch with a PC again to get the information updated. It was also fairly easy to find e-books for Microsoft Reader.-This unit only comes with 16mb memory. While that is more than enough to run most of the bundled applications, don't expect to play many MP3's on the Media Player unless you buy additional memory.That brings me to the biggest single drawback of this PDA and the reason I did not end up buying it. This Casio EM500 has a MMC (Multi-Media Card) expansion slot. Most of the PDA's today use Compact Flash memory slots. This means that while I could find MMC memory to buy for my Casio, I could not find very many other expansion options. There are no modems available, or cameras, or any other type of expansion pack available other that just a memory card. Being that MMC is not really catching on, at least in the USA, I worry even about the availability of MMC memory packs in the future. While this may not be important to many people, it was to me. If I am going to spend this much money on a PDA, I want it to last for a while. I want to be able to be able to expand or upgrade the unit as new technologies and products occur. Even Casio seems to realize they made a mistake by using MMC in this unit rather than Compact Flash. Newer Casio models now use Compact Flash.NOTE: Casio announced recently that EM500 will be capable of supporting SD (secure digital) memory cards. This will require a downloadable update from the Casio web site. Even with this announcement I still am concerned about upgradability options. I have yet to see anyone selling SD memory cards.If you are not interested in expansions such modems and such, then this is an excellent PDA for you and a great value. I give it four stars (****) in that case. For those of you that are like me and crave expansion, I would suggest looking at the Casio E-125, or better yet, the Compaq iPaq line of handhelds.
Packing a 3" screen, an FM-tuner, and Wireless features into a unit almost exactly the size of a video iPod, Zune is a compelling alternative to Apple's iconic iPod.While it's hard to match the elegance and innovation of iPod, Microsoft has broken new ground with its "community" features of Zune - which allow wireless sharing of songs from one Zune to any nearby Zune. The shared songs are limited to 3-plays-in-3-days.With its aggressive pricing, and feature-packed opening model, Microsoft may just turn the portable media player world into a two-horse race.
this flash drive case is pretty nice keeps my two flash drives protected. the only problem I could see is the plastic sleeve that holds the flash drive could rip easy but since I don't use it much I'm not to worried about it. there is not much else I can add to this review that all the other reviews have not already said about this case.
Initial sound quality was okay - nothing spectacular, and low volume.It started making popping noises and/or working out of only one speaker after the first day.After one week, the base would no longer charge the ipod because the interior pin broke, and would no longer play through the radio. I wish I'd gone with another one, as this one failed miserably.
The rating is based on the units function. It does exactly what is claimed for it, and is easy to use. The only drawback is the method (glue) used to secure the adjustment dials to their screws . On my unit, the altitude dial broke loose from the screw due to glue failure, but I reattached it with superglue and it works well.I would recommend the star pointer to astronomy buffs.
Nicely made, plug it in, charges your player, I have a Pocket Dish 700.No worries about draining battery on the road.
These cables are very good. I'm using a Hiwatt micro stack and a Crate micro stack. They are a little overkill for these amps but why not. The only bad thing is the barrels are kinda loose. I used a little Teflon tape to keep them from unscrewing. Not a big deal if you leave your gear in one place but maybe a problem if you are gigging a lot.
Does not perform well, weak signal does not allow quality sound from ipod to radio. FCC is responsible for weak signal.
One of the best products I bought under $10. The SD card clicks into place, which I did not observe in other card readers that I have seen. I have a 2 GB SD card & I can use it as a flash drive.
The dock makes transferring photos and charging the camera battery a snap. If you don't have a dock you don't know what you're missing, but it's a great addition. I've owned many Kodak products and have been satisfied with each and every one so far. This dock and the accessories are no exception!
I use this product in addition to pressure cooking. I make Christmas candy in it. I need a thick pan so that the sugar and cream don't stick. This pan does the trick. I do wish it wasn't so tall but wider around. I also have a flat surface stove and this pan works excellent on it.
The sound is great fromthese ear buds. IN fact the best I have heard even from ones much more expensive. However the rubber on thecords is very cheap and sheds very easily. What a shame! If they could only put a nice durable cord cover on these would be superb.
Este es un buen prodcuto por un bajo valor economico. Te ayuda a mantener tu vehiculo libre de los muy comunes tiraderos de cd's.
This is my second unit of this model - both work great. Additionally, I consider this model an excellent value.
The greatest strength of this product is the sound quality. These have the best sound of any similar size headphones I've ever tried.Unfortunately, this model is not as durable as I had hoped. I bought these primarily for use at the gym. Despite my best efforts to take care of them, less than 6 months after buying them, the insulation is coming off the wires in at least three places, include where the wire enters the earpiece. This problem has also been reported on other reviews. Fix this problem and these get 5 stars from me.Many reviews of this and competing products are most harsh on the fit. My experience is that the fit is highly personal, i.e. what fits well for one person will be uncomfortable for another. This model (OMX70) fit me very well. The over the ear piece can be adjusted and is flexible which should make it a better fit for more people than some of the more rigid models I've seen. As some of the other reviews will note, many others have been as unsatisfied with the fit as I was satisfied.
From 22 minutes to 22 seconds! That's the difference between loading one region from my MetroGuide CD to an 8mb data card using this programmer instead of using the serial cable. It took slightly less than 4 minutes to load a 61.4mb file (9 maps) to my 64mb card. That included building the map set, erasing the former map set, transferring the files, and then verifying the files. This same transfer took over two hours in the past. If you are in no rush and you don't change areas much, obviously the programmer is not necessary. You may even choose to get a larger data card for your needs. But if you travel to different places and rent a car, or you plan to make a long trip, save your time and batteries and invest in this programmer.I run it on Windows XP. Initially it did not work, but a trip to Garmin's website enabled me to download the latest drivers. No problems thereafter.
All I could comment on at this time is that transaction and delivery were very good but as far as the reliability of the product, that remains to be seen when I actually get to use the ink cartridges.
Does not work with my ipod 2g or my iphone 3gs boo on your "all ipod" description.
Please note: my review is written with the Omnifi DMS1 in mind, which is made for the home system rather than the car. Because my comments mostly address the idea of putting your music on harddisk, which is how the DMP1 works, I hope you will find them helpful.Da Bomb!Nutshell:This technology is da bomb if you want to enjoy your CD collection at home on your stereo system. It's the next step in the evoloution of enjoying music. We had the phonograph, then the CD, and now this.The only caveat: It's da bomb as long as it's working well. If you have trouble, then it's useless. I am currently living with the DMS1 for a short time. So far it works OK, but if I have trouble in the future I may have to report back.Detailed review:This is a fabulous system that will allow you to keep your entire CD collection online in your home entertainment system. It's easy enough for grandma to use, and that's important because other systems are so complicated that only a techno-geek will be able to work them.What you do with this system is copy all of your CDs to the hard drive on your computer. Then you replace the CD player in your home entertainment center with this little Omnifi device. Then you turn the Omnifi on, and you instantly enjoy any CD in your collection. That's just getting started, but already that is worth the price of admission because you have access to all of your CDs. You don't need to search for your CDs anymore, and you don't need to find handy space to store them. You can file them away for safe keeping in your mini-storage warehouse. You just need a large hard drive and a computer that is turned on. Using this system gives you the many advantages of having your music off of the CDs and on the harddrive, yet your music is still available on an easy to use device in your home entertainment center without having to have a computer there, which is largely unworkable.And then we go on from there to many more fab activities.I am a musician and music lover that, as odd as it may seem to you, is just now in 2006 starting to explore the mp3 revolution. If you are like me and don't yet understand what mp3 can mean to you, I'll explain it. I never explored mp3 because I equated it with piracy, but mp3 can be used legally as well.You use a program called a "ripper" to "rip" your CDs into files on your harddrive. The music on CD is just computer files anyway, so all "ripping" really is is "copying" the computer files from the CD to the harddrive. In the past this was for unfathomable reasons difficult for a program to do, but now we can get it done. The Simplecenter software that comes with the Omnifi can do it, as can iTunes and a host of other programs. There is a freeware program called "Exact Audio Copy" that reads the CD and gives you a 100% accurate file, and it gives you a report of any problems that it had so you can be sure, without having to listen to the file, that it made it to your harddrive without error.At the same time you copy the CD, you encode the files to mp3. This shrinks the file by a large factor without sacrificing any meaningful sound quality and makes the files easier to manage. That way you can fit much more music onto your hard drive or your portable mp3 player, or even copy the files back to CD and get more than 74 minutes of music on a CD! Simplecenter, iTunes, and most other programs do this for you automatically.When ripping CDs, mp3 is the way to go, you want to avoid any other format if possible. Simplecenter gives you a choice to rip to mp3 or to windows media format. iTunes and other programs give you a similar choice. Ripping to mp3 allows you to avoid having to deal with digital rights management (DRM) and allows your music to be played anywhere. iPod doesn't support Windows media, and generic mp3 players may not support Apple's AAC format, but everyone will play mp3. Ripping to any other format is helping Microsoft or whoever lock you in to their solutions, don't tolerate that! DRM gives you onerous restrictions like having to jump through hoops to transfer a license when you transfer your music from one computer to another or only allowing you to burn your music to CD a limited number of times, and other evil restrictions. mp3 avoids all of this and it's the way to go.If you're worried about any legal restrictions on this type of activity, just think of all the mp3 players available for sale here on Amazon and that should tell you something. If you're still concerned, just punch up a few web searchs on the subject and I think you'll relax.Don't worry about sound quality. Sound quality has never been an issue. Sound quality is an issue to people that want to sell you expensive equipment or magazine subscriptions. Your enjoyment of any music, classical or otherwise, will be the same as long as the sound quality is acceptable. That last 10% of full fidelity really doesn't matter. Do you have a $5,000 entertainment system or $3,000 speakers? If not, then it really doesn't matter. That said, this Omnifi and mp3 technology will deliver sound that is essentially equal to the CD, but it really doesn't matter. What matters is that you have your music available in ways that make it convenient to listen so that you will play your music more often. Don't listen to anyone that tells you that some proprietary format gives better fidelity than mp3. #1, it doesn't matter. #2: They are assuming the same bit rate, so if you really want to stick on this issue, just rip at a higher mp3 bit rate. The standard is to rip at 128 bits, so just rip at 160 and you're there. You can easily afford the extra space with today's prices.This Omnifi is an alternative to a 400 disc CD changer jukebox. Those jukeboxes are not a great solution for various reasons: 1: They are huge, 2: They have a finite capacity, you may outgrow 400 slots, 3: They can damage your CDs, 4: They require hours of typing in order to set up the artist, album, and song names, 5: They can glitch and erase all those hours of typing, 6: They have limited functionality for skpping songs you don't like and random playing, 7: they are prone to mechanical failure, #8: they are slow, etc.Using Omnifi and mp3 gives you these advantages:+ You have your entire CD collection available in a small device+ You can copy your music to a portable hard drive so you can take your entire collection to the office or elsewhere+ You can easily copy your music to an mp3 player for enjoyment. iTunes is compatible with mp3, so Omnifi can even work with an iPod.+ You can backup your music for safekeeping to DVD+ You can use more than one Omnifi in the home so that you can enjoy your entire collection from various rooms.+ You can delete songs you don't like so that you don't ever hear them. That's a big advantage because I usually only like a few songs, or just one, from any given CD.+ You can shuffle play through artist or genre, which is also a big advantage. Otherwise you would have to create a custom mix CD, and that's a lot of trouble and it gets old after a few listens. This way it's always new.+ You can buy songs from web sites like Amazon. That's a great way to pick up old favorite songs without having to buy the whole CD or music that's hard to find. Once you download them Omnifi can play them. However songs downloaded like this will often suffer from DRM.
I did not find these to be very useful. Replaced it with the clear hard case.
I bought this for a Christmas gift for my brother-in-law and he loves it. Good size and easy to handle.
My sister bought a pocket media drive for her computer and I thought that was the neatest thing since sliced bread. So when my new computer had a slot for a personal media drive I was pumped! This thing is great! I keep all photos and music on it so it doesn't clutter up my c drive. I've seen other reviews where they said that it was noisy. So far mine hasn't been noisy at all. I highly recommend this product.
This is a lot of fun! However, it's available at Staples for $19.95, so try there before buying online.
I have had the Stylus 750 for a month now, the zoom is great with the stabilizer. This is my second Olymous I have a 710, they are quality cameras.
Not a bad disk in the bunch; all gone and all good.I'm using a Memorex external USB DVD burner to write and I can play back using the stock drive on my one-year old HP Pavillion desktop.For anyone new to double layer DVD's, be sure your burner and intended playback drives support the format, particularly if your hardware is older. Even newer machines can come with older DVD drives so check their specs online for your specific model and confirm both write and read for double layer. If you're running Windows you can get the drive model from the Device Manager.
I got 2 of these A/V Kits from local BestBuy (Potomac Mills, VA)@$21.00 each. I got 3 more at Manassas store on a price match at $21.00 each. Picked up 4 30GB Zune's from Woot.com for $99.00 each. Good deal for gifts.
I'd give this product 0 stars if the system let me.After a little over 2 years (purchased brand new) the unit has simply stopped working - will not power on at all. Samsung won't stand by the product (out of warranty) and their website sucks so bad that it won't even let me submit a request for help.I expect a newly purchased TV to last A LOT more than 2 years. Save your money and buy another brand.
I purchased the Garmin StreetPilot c340 for use on our travels. Guys hate to ask for directions, and I am one of the worlds worst. It has turned out to be a really nice tool. Having the ability to look up gas stations or places to eat when you are in a strange town is very handy. The display is nice and crisp and the audio function lets you keep your eyes on the road, where they belong. Programming is a snap and it allows you to just press Present Location to set your "home". We have used the Garmin in Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas and it has only steered us wrong one or two times. Both times, we were going to garage sales in an unfamiliar area, so a little wandering around didn't hurt. We are considering the purchase of a newer unit, and will more than likely stay with Garmin. I've looked at other brands, and have not been pleased with the features.
I got my iaudio 3 months ago. Cowan has apparently left the country as their 800 numbers and voice mails will not work and their emails will not work. Ive tried all sites and finally had my husband have some friends who work on boards look at it. The design at the usb is apparently not connected to the board and held on w/ only soldier joints which over time of plugging and and out will come lose. Im assuming cowan is dealing with so many of these right now that either they have decided to not fulfill their one year warranty or something strange is going on. I thought cowan was a company that you could trust knowing what I know Id go w/ a company that is large enough they cant do this. Go find iaudio's site yourself and try and contact tech support and see what I mean.... dont invest the money here put it to one that will warranty their products and have a better design. The sound is great the iaudio is great but what good is a busted mp3 player??? OK dont say I didnt warn ya. :) wished someone had warned me but I imagine everyone is just now finding out about this little design flaw several months after getting it.
Believe the bad reviews and poor experiences. I bought a Zune, had absolutely no luck in getting it to work, returned it, bought an iPod. Happiness returned, Zune returned, life is good!
I look at this small device while listening and am amazed by the sound quality coming out of it. It is simply an excellent device.Great sound, great UI/menus. Easy navigation, easy upload/library management.Battery life is very good. So small and cute. I carry it on my neck with the supplied lanyard when on the train and while riding a bike and I can't be happier. Again, sound quality is very very very good (I use Sennheiser headphones).The only thing I can think of that is probably better on iPod is the scrolling speed. Using the joystick the scrolling speed/control has less sensitivity. The joystick is very comfortable anyway, and control is very good so in my opinion it is still a 5 starts device. In my opinion the price is a steal as well (and I don't work for Amazon :) )
This was advertised for the Canon 1100 but it is not a really good choice. It is very stiff and will not stay closed with the magnet latch which it comes with. We had to add velcro.
Well worth the price - if you're looking for light mob ile headphones these are it.
Pros: Very good quality printer. Fast and quiet. Energy Saver. Affordable toner.Cons: Fax features are limited and very unfriendly to use. Always had issue taking the unattended incoming fax. Also, if you plan to hook up this printer with a PC, make sure that you don't use long USB cable! I first tried with a 6ft cable and it just won't work (even though the cable works perfectly with another standalone printer). I switched to a much shorter one-foot cable and the OS (Windows XP) finally recognized the printer. Problem now is I can't use it in the office because of this limitation.Verdict: I'd say it's a nice home laser all-in-one. But if you're planning to use it commercially, I'd suggest you invest a little more in other high-end options.
I really like the Nuvi 360, it is very easy to use and shows everything you would want it to. The two problems are it is very difficult to see during the day as a result of glare. The bluetooth is very nice to use, except when you are actually driving. From the sound of the road noise you simply can not hear the person's voice and they have difficulty hearing you.I have decided to take it back to the store and buy, for nearly $200 more, the Nuvi 660. It comes with the traffic receiver built in and you can hear the person's voice on the other end through your car speakers with the FM modulator that is built in.
I bought this product to use at work with my iPod. I work in an open setting and can't really use headphones. This i177 is perfect! Great sound quality for turning up the volume and great sound quality for keeping at low levels so I don't disturb colleagues while they work. I dock my iPod in it all day and listen to music!
What a piece of pure JUNK!I have had nothing but problems with this thing. My first one broke within 3 weeks. I took it in for service and they never could figure out what was wrong with it so they gave me a new one. Get it home and the same things are happening. No display sometimes and totally sporadic other problems. I call HK and they tell me I need to reset it. Ok... I pretty much have to reset it every time I want to use it. It goes close to 6 months with no use while I design my theater room at my new house. Go to use it and...nothing! I give up!!! I try to call but the service is closed for a week.Never again. :(2 HUGE thumbs down on the HK BLUNDER!
I had originally bought this DVD player for the Region and CSS circumvention features. By the time that I got mine though they had replaced the chipset and this was no longer a feature. I am, however, very satisfied with this DVD player and have found it to be a real bargain when you consider all the features that it has. My favorite is its ability to play my mp3's that I've burned to CD. all in all I highly recommend this product.
These aren't noise cancelling headphones, but you can drown out the sound around you by turning up your own music.For less than thirty bucks, these do what they promise, sit on your head and make sound, nothing out of this world.They do get a little uncomfortable around the ears after more than 3 hours of listening though, as the fabric isn't cloth but some leather like material.Good for the price, but audiophiles or those who need a noise canceling option should shell out more cash.
This is a no fuss lens. nice and easy. it is not too heavy or too bulky. works fine on the new generation lightweight DSLRs. Just read the manual about how to set the aperture ring before you start using it.
Very Happy with product. It was simple to set up and worked just as advertised.
I've had the D1501 for about 4 months now and I was really pleased in the beginning, BUT...Early on, I started having trouble with the unit suddenly saying the DVD compartment lid was open in the middle of playback. After looking at how the switch works, I found that a thin tab on the lid has to push down a small, round button to activate the switch. Since the lid is plastic, which can flex, the tab slips off the button. This happens even when the unit is just hooked up to a TV and is not being handled. WHAT KIND OF DESIGN IS THAT FOR A UNIT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE PORTABLE???More recently, the switch that operates the LCD (which uses a similar "tab on button" design) has been failing. I'm incredibly disappointed, because this DVD player is great otherwise.I'm very careful with my electronic stuff, so I can't image how this might cause problems for those road-warrior types. I just don't understand why Audiovox didn't invest a little more thought and money into two switches which get activated each time you play a DVD.
I have used this camera for years and never had a problem. I think the key to its durability is its simplicity. It has a small lens tucked away in a depression behind a sliding door, instead of a fragile mechanical zoom extension. The display screen on the back is small and I believe also sits well back inside a bordered/rimmed cavity. Above all this camera's solid, no-nonsense construction amazes me. I have fallen off a skateboard while holding it, which only left a nice scar of shredded plastic on one of the corners. I have fallen off a bench while standing on it trying to get a picture [lanyard around wrist and everything] and the camera struck the wood bench like a weight on the end of a sling as my right arm impacted. I thought for sure the camera was destroyed, and I thought for sure my right arm was broken, but both camera and bone made it through intact. Though I was a little sore and bruised, the camera body was relatively undamaged. Besides mild resistance on the lens' sliding door and separated plastic shells immediately after the accident, the two front and back shells were easily snapped back together and the camera still worked fine. I thought it wouldn't work afterward but it's been over a year since that incident and it's still taking pictures.Bottom line is this thing is a tank. Also note that I've used it to take photos of waterfalls while being sprayed with water, and left it out in the heat of a car for days/weeks on end. However, there are three things I don't like.1: Button system is a little complicated. You cannot get the most out of this camera without reading all the button combos and functions in the manual.2: Adequate picture quality. I believe this camera was fairly advanced back when it came out but nowadays there are a lot of cameras with better photo quality. The picture gets very grainy beyond about half zoom and pictures in general come out only as good as they need to be. Still, it's pretty good for a 2MP.3: Very blurry and sensitive to motions during the snapshot. The camera has some feature where if you hold the shutter button half way down it better prepares for the photo and lags less, but there is still a noticeable degree of lag between pressing the button and the shutter actually opening. If you expect to get a good shot, your target must be stationary.
Great price point, video quality is up there. If you are on a budget go for it.
Originally, I had the Samsung LN-R3228. I upgraded to the Samsung LN-R329D, as I liked the cosmetics of the set much better plus it had many more features. The great features include a built-in HD receiver for over-the-air HD tv signals, a programable remote, real 3:2 pulldown for 480i source material, better sound with the hidden speakers, and a faster "refresh rate" of 8ml, versus 12ml that's on the R3228. I also now have HD cable tv and can see the benefits of hi-def on this set. I find that dvds and hi-def cable tv do look great. Standard tv programs do seem to have a bit of the "clayface" artifact that many HD tv sets have. The poor quality of the low-def analog signal is upconverted to the native resolution of the LCD tv. The processing of this signal is designed to eliminate noise in the picture, so there is an unnatural look to Standard tv fare. It is very watchable, just not as nice as progressive scan dvd or real HD tv. Many video enthusiasts knock the Samsung LCD tvs, because of the DNIe feature. This feature is designed to enhance the picture by adjusting black level, white level and sharpness. Also, the DNIe feature features 3D noise reduction to eliminate motion artifacts. This feature cannot be turned off. I do find that most of the time, IMO, DNIe does seem to help the picture. In dark scenes, it's touch and go. This set does have good black levels. Some very dark scenes, like night scenes out in the woods, will be super dark grey, as opposed to jet black. Most LCD tvs are like this anyway. I've had this set for two weeks now and have viewed it several hours per day with HD cable, Standard cable and dvds. I can say that it is an acceptable tv set. HD looks fabulous, well-transferred dvds look great too. Standard cable varies from poor to acceptable. I have seen no ghosting or motion artifacts on this set. If you are a purist and want to be able to adjust and tweak every variable possible on an LCD tv, this likely will not be for you. If you are the type of person who simply wants a good picture and has no interest in spending a lot of time adjusting every aspect of the picture, then I think this set is just fine. As for the blue light that the other poster complained about... I agree that it would be better if this light was just a tiny "dot" as opposed to a large circle around the power button. However, it goes OUT when the tv is turned on! Also, when you turn off the set, if it annoys you, simply put a piece of paper over it and darken it! It does not bother me enough to affect my rating of this product.
I thought I'd be writing a comment with a different intent...howver after having installed Linksys wireless Router yesterday evening within 10 minutes! I thought this was worth mentioning here as well.Hooked up a Macintosh desktop computer via one of the ports - plugged in the cables, rebooted the Mac...and was on the Internet. We're using ATT @home as Broadband provider. Then...I thought would come the hard part to set up my work notebook with a cisco wireless card. Well...my notebook (running XP) immediately noticed that there was a wireless connection around...I right-clicked on the wireless connection icon (which I use at work), clicked on connect to linksys wireless connection and was up and running! There was literally no change in the Websetup for the router necessary...plug and play. I wished all was that simple.Connection is great in the whole house upstairs/downstairs and even outside in the garden...great product!
This was money well spent...and very little at that. They are inexpensive, perform as they should and arrive very quickly. TY Seller!
I actually ordered this Belkin Ethernet cable for it's certified status and did receive a new (packaged) Belkin Ethernet cable. Plus, the price was the lowest I've found for this brand name cable. Of course, it's working fine. It's manufacture and durability appear among the best. Don't get me wrong, I use and am happy with the generics too...only difference seems to be the thicker construction of this Belkin brand. I expect unparalleled performance and longevity from this cable.
Bought the 25 ft which worked fine, however the 14 foot cut in and out with signal and only after I replaced it was everything working as expected. Unfortunately, probably more trouble to actually return it.
My computer recognized the device and installed it without problem where my old IRD had failed when I upgraded to Windows 7 64. It took a few tries to get everything working to sinc with my Palm Z22 but it did work and allowed a hotsinc. Great product for the money.
Just got this TV to replace my 60 inch Sony CRT Projection. This Samsung is AWESOME. I am speechless. Once I hooked up the HDTV cable box my jaw dropped. Watching anything HD becomes an experience!TV has plenty of features. However, the one feature I wish it had was to make the TV speakers the stereo's center channel. Being such a thin TV you cannot rest the center channel on top as I did with my CRT Projection.No big deal though.If you can come up with the scratch for a TV like this, you won't be let down!
I bought the SDV280 after returning a similar competing product (reviewed elsewhere). I can't comment on reliability, but so far I'm pleased with the DVD playback quality. The disc drive is quiet and the tray has a good, solid feeling when it comes scooting out. The remote is very responsive and has separate pairs of buttons for FF/Rew and Skip Forward/Back. As others have pointed out, however, it is not a universal remote.One gotcha with this unit, as with other combos, is that it does not necessarily free up an input on your TV. If you use just the RCA connections, you can play both DVD and VCR on one input (the Toshiba does the necessary switching), but if you use S-Video for the DVD, you need to plug the VCR into the second set of RCA jacks; it won't play on the first. That's the case with my TV anyway, and it means threading the VCR cables around to the front of the TV, which is not completely satisfactory.
I needed this device to use as an audio splitter. I don't need the video part but i assume it works. The audio output signal is clean and if you need to split one audio signal into 4, this is the way to go. The quality on this unit is good, and the unit itself is very compact so it can be stashed out of sight easily. Once you hook this thing up, you're pretty much never going to touch it again in most applications. It comes with a "wall wart" style power adapter that I leave plugged in all the time and it never gets hot.
This is an excellent case from case logic. Very durable and reliable. I have two western digital portable hard drives. One is elite and second is robot ultra portable edition which i recently purchased. This case fits elite perfectly well. Robot edition is very small, so yes it is big for it. but the case has a strap which protects the drive very well. So it does not matter if drive is too small for case. Also it has space to put the usb cable. I am extremely satisfied with this case.
I just got it today. This is amazing. Sure the wires are a tad short, but you can't beat the price. Plus, extension wires are not that expensive. I highly recommend this product. Special shout out to the guys at 4surpluscity. you are the best.
I have had this for two years now and am overall very pleased with it. The prints are of exception quality and I have never had any troubles with the ink cartridges or paper sticking together. The paper doesn't always feed properly, but just a little nudge will get it started. I typically only print a couple of prints at a time and it works wonderful. The prints are a little spendy, but the overall convenience outweighs the expense.
The Celestron Tripod is being used with my Big Barska 20 X 80 X-Trail Binoculars. This is a heavy duty tripod that easily holds the binoculars steady to provide a clear view. The tripod features a fine vertical, and horizontal pan adjustment which really works well when following dolphins or birds in the Bay. My binoculars have a center brace, and easily attach. The attachment screw could be more rugged, but does work well. The height adjustment is entirely in the legs of the tripod, and there is no tall or wobbly center height adjustment as found on most lighter duty tripods. The maximum working height could be more. The final combination of the Big Barskas and the Celestron Tripod works well for me. The Amazon buying experience from research through purchase and shipment was very good.
I use 5 of these to control the sound in 5 different rooms around a 5,000 sq ft home. Easy to program for a specific room using small toggle switches inside the battery compartment of each handheald unit.Works well. No issues
I was very pleased with the difference this product made in my home audio system, but about 16 months after purchase and regular use it stopped working. The repair was very costly, and the source of the trouble is still unknown.
We don't watch TV in the bedroom that much, so we didn't want to get an ugly tv. I thought about a projector, but they make so much noise and they are a pain to set up. This little projector is perfect! I have it on my night stand, pointing at the ceiling, and if I want to watch tv in bed, I just turn off all the lights and watch tv laying down! It doesn't make any noise, and the picture is surprisingly clear. Though, all the lights must be off for maximum clarity.
I've really enjoyed using this monitor. I got another model of MultiSync monitor about 6 months ago, and was very pleased with that, so I saw no reason to switch brands when I discovered I needed another LCD monitor.I've used this monitor on my PC running Windows 98, and then Windows XP. (I later upgraded to XP.) I've also used it on a PowerMac G4 (connected to the VGA port), which runs both OS X and OS 9. It works well with both of these Macintosh Operating Systems. The screen is bright and clear.When I ran the Windows update in XP, it immediately found a recent driver for this monitor. That was nice.It is best to set this monitor at its &quot;native&quot; resolution of 1024 x 768 -- if you set it for 800 x 600 (or lower) the monitor &quot;reminds&quot; you periodically that it is not set at its &quot;best&quot; setting. This warning will keep popping up and while I assume there's a way to make it go away permenantly, it is a little irritating. So, be warned if you want to use this monitor at anything other than 1024 x 768. Actually, all LCD monitors are the same in this regard -- they don't *want* to be set at any other resolution other than their &quot;native&quot; resolution. The sharpness will not be as good on any LCD monitor if it's not at its &quot;native&quot; resolution. That's just the nature of LCD.All I can say is that setting up this monitor has been trouble-free. It is a slim and lightweight monitor with a bright screen. An absolute joy. Very cross-platform! I am quite pleased with it.
Use with 2 computers and one printer. Love this product, this is a great invention for using more than two computers with one, two, or three devices.as always with Amazon........fastest delivery in town!
There is no distortion in picture...but let's be realistic, all of these cables should be great.
I went over to Best Buy yesterday and took a look at all 3 of Sony's 32" LCD TVs. The KDL-32S3000 looks better than the 32M3000 becuase they have put a black stand on it instead of silver. The XBR does not look as good becuase they changed the speaker to a shiny black rectangle at the bottom that looks cheap. For looks I would go with the 32S3000. The XBR is supposed to be technically better though. The 32M3000 is their base model being phased out now. The picture on all 3 is great and I could not tell the difference.I am very happy with this purchase. The TV has very good looks, sleek and discreet. The equivalent Samsung and Sharp had frames too shiny and looked cheap. The picture is great. SD cable looks very good, better than on my earlier Samsung 30" Slimfit. Audio is very good. Best of all is Sony reliability. My previous experience was the Samsung 30" SlimFit. That had bending issues at first and was replaced. Then it refused to turn on, and customer service was rude and unhelpful. The Slimfit has major reliability problems. I am very happy with this Sony that replaced it.Adding to this review after 2 weeks of extensive use. I compared this TV to Sony's 37" KDF-37H1000 LCD projection TV. This 32" LCD TV won out because:1. Sharper picture on HD signal - the KDF-37H1000 is a little more blurry. (Note the KDF-37H1000 picture is better than no-name brand LCDs). The Sony LCDs had better focus.1a. LCD TVs have a brighter picture. The Sony TVs have 3 picture settings: i) Vivid (very bright, what you see in Best Buy, ii) Standard (less bright, what looks better at home), and iii) Cinema (softer, more reds and earth shades). On the KDF-37H1000, you have to set it to vivid to watch even at home. On LCDs, you have to reduce brightness becuase they're brighter pictures.2. SD cable on LCD TV is much much better than on KDF-37H1000.2a. Motion was much cleaner on the LCD TVs. Sports blurred on the KDF-37H1000. I watched a bit of "8 below" Disney's Alaskan adventure with lots of white dogs and snow, and it looked bad, blurry and soft on the KDF-37H1000.3. LCD TV has much less depth. Looks sleeker. I also tapped my fingers and felt around the frames on the 2 TVs. The LCDs were firmer and fit better. The KDF-37H1000 frame was looser and cheaper materials like a toy.4. Maintainence costs - the KDF-37H1000 will require $200-400 bulb replacement in 1.5 years. The sales people said this could even happen in less than a year due to bulb malfunctions, just like in a floor lamp or any lamp. Note, Sony is phasing out LCD projection TVs in favor of SXRD, Hence, parts for the KDF-37H1000 will become harder to find. The KDF-37H1000 lamps are already $400 (Sony parts are always costlier - look at their digital camera memories, compared to Canon's).4a. The complex combination of chips, mirrors, projectors, lamps on a projection TV is more prone to break than the simpler LCD technology. I am an electrical engineer and design integrated circuits for a living.5. The KDF-37H1000 generates more heat than LCD, but much less than plasma.6. The KDF-37H1000 has moving parts, such as the cooling fan, etc., All of these are more prone to malfunction.7. Consumer reports rates the LCD TV reliability higher than projection TVs after looking at consumer repair data. Projection TVs had higher rates of return and repair.7a. The folks at Best Buy told me they saw higher rates of returns due to reliability on the KDF-37H1000 than on Sony's LCDs.8. The LCD TV has higher pixel count 1368 X 768, compared to the KDF-37H1000's 1200 X 720. This leads to sharper picture and better focus.9. Screen door effect on KDF-37H1000. When objects on screen moved, their individual pixels did not move as a group. The picture was constantly dissolving and reforming. Faces had spots that appeared and dissappeared.10. 2-3 years from now, I can put the LCD TV on a dresser in my bedroom as a 2nd TV, or put it in my study as a computer monitor. Cannot do this with the KDF-37H1000.11. Moving - when we move houses, the LCD TV will ride easily in the seat in my Honda Civic. Cannot do this with the KDF-37H1000, which will have to go in the back of the truck with my wife.The KDF-37H1000 was better than the Sony LCD TV in terms of:1. Sound was much better becuase larger speakers and probably more pwerful amp.2. A few more features and options that I will not use.3. Larger screen. However, you must sit further back to avoid seeing spots and motion blurs.Note the KDF-37H1000 is an excellent TV and very reliable compared to no-name brands. Definitely more reliable than the Samsung Slimfit TVs. We just came out of a bruising warranty battle with Samsung, and their reliability and customer service is pretty bad. The KDF-37H1000 does look very good compared to Samsung or Westinghouse LCD TVs, which had cheap and shiny frames. However, the KDF-37H1000 is just not as good as Sony's 32" LCD TVs. If you want a bigger screen than Sony's LCDs, go 46" or 55" projection. The SXRD projection TVs had better motion. If you're thinking of 37", get an LCD.One thing Sony's have going for them is Sony reliability. I work for IBM and we design integrated circuits for Sony's products. They require a 100 defective parts per million quality level from us. This is very good in the industry.One other note: We only have standard SD cable channels 2 to 99. Yesterday we found that if we disconnect the cable box, connect the cable directly to the TV, go to Channel 2 and hit the channel down button on the remote, we get the 4 HD networks in HD for free! ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS, plus a local HD PBS channel. Try it at home kids and don't tell Comcast! The HD picture is amazing.
I use two of them hooked up to DVI ports at their native resolution and these 61-year old eyes have no problems. Major application is text. I could have used VGA port, but decided to add a duplicate inexpensive 128MB DVI card.Windows XP dual monitor support is built-in and works like a champ.Great for watching two auctions at once, or NASCAR real-time race stats while blogging about the current race.
well i really liked this pen, stylus or pencil, whatever it is but it is really cool, i bougth a couple one for me and one for a gift to my principal, i knew she was going to love it, i always have trouble when swicthing from stylus to pen and so on, sometimes i can't find my stylus and its rigth next to me, and this pen takes that trouble away, you got to have one of these.
If you are arming or disarming from the console, this is a much easier solution. Also, it is really light on battery consumption. I have had the system for years and not had to change the battery in this remote. The remote is a bit large if you want to stick it in your pocket: over 1/2" thick, 2.5" across, and almost 3" long. Typically, I just keep it in the car's glove box or somewhere similar. I have also purchased additional motion detectors. The directions that came with my system worked just fine for programming them.
Okay,This is not a review of the product itself. But, I stronglyencourage you to consider not getting an N.E.W warranty. They arereally not in the business to fix things but to make money not fixing things.If you had anything to do with the device not working (e.g. you dropped it, forget about it they aint gonna fix/replace it whatever.)They have a very sparce network of repair companies so if there is no one who can fix it in your area you have to ship it to them in Virginia(of course you have to pay for the shipping!)Lastly, they tend to screw over their repair companies so in some cases they will refuse to repair items covered under an N.E.W warranty or they will take forever to repair it since they know N.E.W will take months to pay them for the work they did.If you want a nightmare for a warranty then by all means go for it.
I use in my computer to play my mp3s at home. I'm pleasantly surprised at the sound these have for their size and price. The sound is crisp and they don't vibrate annoyingly like other desktop speakers can.
As a purchaser of huge "furniture" speakers back in the 70s, when the last (and smallest) finally died a few weeks ago, I was a little hesitant about replacing them with these itty bitty speakers. But wife and I were both blown away by how good they sound. Placed them on top of the dead ones to get them off the floor, turned up the bass on the amp a wee bit, and they put out exceptionally clear room-filling sound. Would recommend these unconditionally!
I gave this product five stars because my son has it and it works wonderfully. So, I decided to try it myself. I have a Dell notebook with Windows Vista. The problem I had was the drivers for this camera would not download to my machine. I was on the phone for HOURS with IBM/Lenovo trying to get this fixed. They could not even help me. It kept putting up a message that said "Trojan". After several days and talking to many people I returned the camera. But, like I said it works great for my son. He does not have Vista, so I don't know if that was the problem or what. IBM is suppose to be fixing this driver problem???
I gave this to my mom and she loves it. I loaded the pictures for her because I know she would have trouble with it. If you just try to dump pictures on this, they will look like crap. For them to look good, I opened the pics I wanted to add in Microsoft Paint and selected a square around the area I wanted to show and saved it as another image. You should focus on close ups of people's faces, no further than from the waist up, otherwise it gets pixilated and there is no detail. If you want to get fancy, you can tweek the picture's contrast for better results. Many of my family members are whiter than white, so they can be tough to see. You might also have to change contrast if your family is at the opposite end of the color spectrum. It charges using the USB, so you shouldn't give this to someone that doesn't have a computer.
I always use Amazon to buy all my ink products. Everything always works well and is very reasonably priced.
The first 4200F I bought broke within 5 min so I called Canon and they shipped me a new right away. That's the way it should be. The new one works fine and seems to be a bargain at the price I paid. My rating is A-OK on this one.
I use it to clean my Canon PowerShot S3 IS. It cleans most of the stains and dirt on the lens. Good deal for such a price.
Well, not only is wire size #10, not #8. But it is not copper wire. It is copper plated aluminum wire. Suppose I should have checked that shipping weight first. 100' of 8ga copper should weigh ~5lbs on its own before the insulation and packing. But the 3.32lbs shipping weight on this should have steered me clear to some other brand.Will make a decent speaker wire. Probably not what you want to use for power though.
After reading the reviews, I purchased on these units and the sound is awful. The product description reads: "The CX 300 are high-quality stereo ear-canal headphones with powerful, bass-driven stereo sound for listening 'on the move'...." Far from it. There is abosolutely no bass on the earbuds I received.Also, heed this warning: if you purchase this, you cannot return it. Earbuds are not returnable.
Do Not Buy! I advise, no, I command you! The response is terribly slow and the battery life is horrible. I got mad one night and smashed it on my knee...It shattered into 13,769,461,038 pieces. I counted one by one as I threw them into the toilet.
After about 6 or 8 months of riding on the dash board, the rubber suction piece seperated from the flipper, rendering the unit useless.
Great simple solution. Under Mac Os X there is no need for drivers or any installed software. The hardware is derectly used by any video software incuding iMovie and Final Cut Pro. Video capture works fine and quality is at a &quot;prosumer&quot; level and good for the price.
Its pretty amazing what this little thing does. I was a little skeptical that you could get something so small (and external) to tune in HDTV, but it works. It picks up over the air HD and analog TV. I got one because I wanted to record OTA TV without the hassle of hunting for empty DVDs. Also, my DVD recorder doesn't record digital broadcasts, so I miss the HD broadcasts, and it will be obsolete in Feb 2009 anyway.In a nutshell, this thing has a little antenna that gets suprizingly good HD reception, and with it I can watch and record TV on my PC. What more can you ask? The software that comes with it is nothing spectacular, but it is certainly acceptable. The only thing I would caution about is that your PC should exceed the minimum requirements by a considerable margin. HDTV is processor intensive. My 2.4 GHz P4 can barely handle it, and in fact drops some frames making a jerky picture. If I weren't planning on upgrading the PC soon, I would have gone for the HVR-1600, which has hardware MPEG encoding (this only has software encoding, which is why it taxes the CPU). I got the portable one because I thought I might want to take it traveling as well as use it at home. It doesn't tune in cable (the HVR-1600 does), only OTA, but it has an attachment that recieve composite and S-video, so you can do analog video capture.Update: I've upgraded my PC since I wrote this to a quad core CPU and a integrated 780g GPU. The new PC handles HD much better than my old one. I wonder if some of the poor reviews are due to insufficient PC power rather than this product. Also, I gave up on the included software. It can record, but I can't open the files with any other software. I use GBPVR now, which is free (google it), but somewhat difficult to configure.
Perfect film for holga cameras. or any other medium format camera for that matter. but I used it in a holga and the images turned out great.
I bought this cable from the Eforcity seller. It arrived quickly in great condition. The cable was labeled "HDMI 1.3b" and it supported 1080p to my LCD TV. Don't get ripped off!
The TV Photoviewer gets &quot;two thumbs up&quot; all the way.I have been taking digital photos for a couple of years, and from time to time scan old photos. After opening the TV photoviewer box, I got it set up on my TV and working in no time. The software that came with it is the easiest album-maker software I've ever used.I made about a dozen albums on floppy disks. Each had several dozen of my best handpicked photos. I brought them down to the living room and my family has been glued to the TV ever since.This is a great product I will use over and over again.
For the price, You cant go wrong. The sound quality rivaled my bluetooth headset which costs 40 bucks more. The ear piece fits nice and snug and can be reversed. Well worth the money.Im very pleased..
I bought mine from Target a few weeks ago. I opened it but, hadn't used it until as of fifteen minutes ago. What I found sorta shocked me. Basically the cd cleaner has one stationary pad with very very very thin cousining/cleaning pad.I'm talking about so thin if you touched it you'd feel more plastic than padding.I'm not really sure that is a good thing in my book.A Cd cleaner is meant to clean cds not scratch. Take my Game Stop cd cleaner I purchased a few years ago (They are discontinued sadly) if you compare it to the GE cd cleaner the Game Stop cleaner has two very thick pads of foam that turn in a circle making sure one head rubs the solution in and the other soaks up the excess fluid. The GE cd cleaner has only one very thin peice of (I think) cotton that doesn't spin instead the mechanisim forces the Cd your cleaning to turn instead causing friction which in turn can cause potential damage. Friction is never good for a Cd or DVD or any other disc for that matter.the reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is because for the price I paid I am not really out anything. But, I am not satisfied by any means with this purchase either. I strongly advise anyone who considers buying this product to NOT do so.I am by no means saying it won't get the job done but, if you plan on keeping that disc your cleaning for awhile look for other alternatives to this product.As am I.
I purchased this camera in Feb 2006 and it has been great!! Untill I got a new computer with Windows vista. The software that comes with it will not load on windows vista so I have not been able to tranfer videos and keep them organized as I did. As a result I have lost most all video clips that have not been edited to DVD formatt. I also cannot load new video clips to my computer. I attemped to reach Panasonic as I could find no downloads to fix this problem. They have never gotten back with me.
this is THE best shelf system OUT TO DATE. I HAVE had this this system a little over 8 or so months. Before i purchased it, i SEARCHED for WEEK ONLINE, IN STORES, AND TESTED EVERYTHING. I purchased it when it first came out. When i took it home the sound was UNCOMPAREABLE to anything of its price range. It has 2 side-firing subwoofers whcih are 80 watts each......they are unbeleivably crisp and definite. the (((BASS))) is PREFECT for those of u who Blow their base with their cars while driving. If u dont like bass, u dont have to put so much. Bass is higly adjustable. There are also SEVERAL sound modes where u can adjust which sound range u want focused on the most (treble, mid's, bass). MUSIC HAS NEVER SOUNDED SO GOOD WITH THIS THING. This system HAS the best frequency range for its class. It features 3 CD(cd/rw compat.), remote, easy interface(and also stylish), 3 way speakers, radio, and dual cassetes. I have hooked this up to my tv. I watch movies, and play video games with this. The sound in a small room with this thing is even better than SOME surround SOUND SYSTEMS. I have had A LOT of experience with this system(8 or so months). It has not broke or experienced ANY difficulties WATSOEVEER. This thing packs a LOT. It has 240 watts of power. It has been unrivaled for months. There still are only a few systems with this much kind of power. THE TREBLE AND BASS U EXPERIENCE WHEN U LISTEN TO MUSIC AND MOVIES IS UNBELEIVABLE AND UNMATCHED......JVC MAKES SOME OF THE BEST ELECTRONICS IN THE WORLD.....IF u are looking FOR the PERFECT SYSTEM for urself(especially for a room)......LOOK NO FURTHER.......THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST BUY FOR OVER 8 MONTHS ON A SHELF SYSTEM.....THE ONLY BETTER SYSTEM IS THE NEW 480 WATT ONE MADE BY THE SAME COMPANY-JVC. TRUST ME......I GAURANTEE U WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED....DONT SETTLE FOR ANYTHING ELSE.....this will last
The HP Artist Matte Canvas I ordered was delivered in a timely manner and it was exactly what I had ordered. Thank you
I received the printer promptly, and it was in good condition. The setup was fairly easy; I had difficulty setting it as default printer. After many attempts it finally accepted my directions. The printing is very good; color photos print quite nicely on ordinary printer paper. It will not print material that I have scanned on an HP scanner; I learned from Okidata tech support that this printer will not perform this function. Tech help is very good, and they speak English
Broken upon receipt. The circuit board was not attached to the front panel and the screws don't fit. I tried to attach the circuit board back into place but I couldn't and decided rather than to try and glue it together and possibly ruin it, to just return it.
I have owned my Audiovox D1705 for a little over two months. I am constantly pleased with it's performance. I'd just like to pass on a couple of tricks and advice. The owner's manual thatcomes with it is very poorly written. If you want the optimum battery life, drain the battery completly before each re-charge.To use the power saving mode switch. (Number 26 in the owners manual.) You only have to press pause and partially close the machine to disengage the button. This will cause the screen to darken and save power. No need to turn the machine off each time you get interrupted. ( I'ts run up to five hours when I've paused it in this manner.)Audiovox customer service is very slow, and less than helpful in most cases. I purchased a back-up battery since I use my dvd player so often. I had it shipped 2nd day air. It took a month to arrive. Be prepared.
I have a Win2K pc connected to the LAN (ethernet) port and two PC's (One WinXP and one Win98) on a phoneline network connected to the HPNA port. On the WinXP machine I have a Netgear USB phoneline adapter (HPNA 2.0) and on the Win98 machine, I have a Intel Anypoint phoneline parallel port adapter (HPNA 1.0).I am using this router to share a DSL connection and to bridge the Win2K PC with the phoneline network. I must say it is doing its job. I reduced one star in my rating because I ran into problems that I wasn't warned of. The internet connection sharing worked like a charm, but I couldn't make the Win2K machine visible from the phoneline network and vice versa. Also, I have a web server running on the Win2K machine which couldn't be accessed from outside (even though I had set up the forwarding correctly). Anyway, after a lot of research that yielded no results and an email to Linksys support which hasn't been replied yet after 3 weeks, I downloaded the latest firmware from Linksys which made everything work.The installation of firmware wasn't without problems either. The first 5 times I tried to install it, I kept getting some error message and I was almost certain I [messed] up the device. The 6th time, it installed correctly.Anyway, the thing has been working fine for 2 weeks now, hopefully, it will continue to work until the wireless routers get cheaper and better. I believe that wireless is the future.Another issue that I have with this router is occasional freezing needing a resetting. It happens very rarely, but not sure why it occurs. I have left it on for days, but it doesn't seem to freeze because of long usage. Everytime it froze, it did it when I was browsing lightly.
Put a bunch of these guys in your sound bag. The quality is good enough. The price is OK to buy a bunch
Cheap and functional. Looks like a binder with plastic covers. Good for general use, but not durable enough to travel. If you want a more durable CD holder, get one with zipper and hard covers.
My controller is the 433 MHZ version. They also make a 418 MHZ version. It's a very interesting and effective product with the transmitter in the battery adapter sleeve. Make sure you read the directions and charge the batteries for 24-36 Hrs the first time before using them as they don't come fully charged. I was crossing my fingers as I wanted to control my Dish VIP 211 receiver located in a finished basement, with another TV two floors up in the guess bedroom. I was pleasantly surprised with no issues what so ever. I just placed the single IR emitter in front of the VIP 211 Dish receiver and had the base unit up top of the cabinet with the antenna fully extended. There is a three way switch (A is 58 kHz B is 36 kHz and C is lower sensitivity mode). I had my remote set for A(58KHZ) for the Dish receiver to be controlled correctly. I'm not sure yet about battery life but it comes with two small rechargeable batteries and the Dish remote uses the AAA adapter so the other battery can stay in the base unit and be fully charged and ready to use. I would recommend telling everyone in your house hold that your remote has a special transmitter battery so they do not discard it if they go and change the batteries.
The memory arrived speedily and in good shape. My computer is super speedy now.
purchased this for my Nikon d60 and its a great product. nice thick comfortable rubber to protect my camera but it doesn't interfere with me taking great pictures.
I had a bad spot in my house where my wireless signal was almost non-existent (everything is on the same floor) -- unfortunately this bad spot is where a desktop computer with a wireless PCI card lives. I first tried a Hawking high gain directional antenna at the desktop (i.e. receiving end). This seemed to help a little, but the signal was still unreliable. I then tried the Linksys high-gain antenna kit in the hopes of boosting the signal from the router to an exceptable level, but it did not seem to help AT ALL. I have since given up and am going with the wired option to this computer.
Despite the logic behind the product and the compatiblilty this product doesnot work with the 2006 Ford Escape. Everything is suppose to work according to the requirements but it doesnt.
Great radio for the price - they are water resistant but they DO NOT FLOAT.
My original battery stopped holding a charge after about four years of use. At that time I searched for a Canon original replacement battery but for some reason they were unavailable. I ended up purchasing a generic battery, which worked for about a year and would only last for the equivalent of about 10 photos before requiring recharging. Now that I have another original Canon battery, it is like the camera is new and I get over 50 photos, with about half using the flash, before I need to recharge.
My TV was fading away little by little the color got worse and worse. I was about to buy a new TV when this one went black and I read my manual it said I needed a new lamp. So I bought a new lamp and the color is Great! As good as new. Thank you Amazon for even having the lamp in stock my TV is about ten years old I was wondering if I could even find a new lamp. I will be upgrading to a new TV but I am keeping this one.
Fantastic product for the price. Only thing that is missing is instructions on how to install it to your network.
Are you kidding me? This price is unbelievable! Just a 3CD changer MiniSystem with this sound qualtiy should be around 300-350 but then it has a mini disc player and recorder which should be another 100-150. Everything is so easy on this product even recording CD to MD or Radio to MD. I thought dubbing on to MDs might be complicated but its as easy as pressing a button because it is just pressing a button. Seriously, if you have $200 buy this right now. The sound quality is incredible the MiniDisc capabilities are outstanding and the price is outrageous. The price is so good that I saw this product about 6 months ago in the stores at around 450, and if I had 450 then I would've bought it.
It is the best paper for photos. Dries quickly and pictures come out looking as if you went to have them developed elsewhere.
I bought this lens a while back for my Konica-Minolta DSLR. Since then I have had a Sony alpha 700 and now a SLT55. It has been to Africa and Alaska, and has served me well. It is the only lens I keeps on the camera. The only thing I can find wrong is that I could have used another 100mm of lens. If the made a 28-400, I would be in line to buy it.
The progressive scanning solution employed by this player is truly subpar. This DVD player is simply not suited for projectors or other large screen situations. In the past couple years I've used three different DVD players in progressive mode, projected on a large screen, and this was the first time I ever was stunned by the massive DROP in quality. I'd assumed that all DVD pictures looked about the same, but this player sadly proves that isn't true.
I have a terrible memory. Nearly every time I hear a good song on the radio, I am only left with a few catchy bars. That's why I love this thing. All you have do is push a button and BOOM! You're song is there! The website works nearly every time, and the format is very convienent. Before you buy it, though, you should check on the website (www.emarker.com) to see if your area is listed.
Works great, all I have to do unscrew my antena off the car so I can get no static.
Different concept than other cable locks, but works ok and proved to be a low cost solution.
I got the Delphi receiver maybe 2 years ago. It's great for people who want to try satallite radio, but aren't great in the electronics department. Its simple to use and I like how you can change the colors of the backlight. The only time I get bad reception is if I'm in the back woods somewhere, but that is rare. The down side to this receiver is that the black faceplate came off, which is probably why they gave you two extras. The vent clip gets worn out over time and doesn't stay on the air vent half the time. And unless you get the unit professionally installed, there is an crap load of wires to stash in your glove box. I would recommend this unit to others, the only thing I would do differnt is get it installed. It's a great starter unit. It does the job, which is play satalite music.
I never received the rebate from this company.The forms were sent, UPC was not included in the pckge, and no answer to any inquiries. Phone is disconected - how convenient - and have yet to receive any kind of response. the case itself is fine, but the whole reason i bought it was for the rebate. i feel ripped off.STAY AWAY!!
I just popped it into my Nikon Coolpix 775 and started snapping.Now I can take hundreds of pictures.
I purchased this card for a firends computer which came with no available AGP slots (HP computer). After doing research and comparing video cards, this came up to be the fastest espically for the price, some benchmarks scored the 5200 fx pci a little higher (most were dead even if not the radeon pulling the lead) but this card will save you 40-50 dollars! The card is really impressive considering the PCI interface. The system i installed the video card into was a Athlon 1400 Thunderbird with 384mb sd-ram; the system played HALO PC just fine at 800x600 with all high settings on multiplayer, Unreal 2 the awakening played perfect at 800x600, Warcraft Frozen throne was able to play perfect all maxed out. When I say pefect I mean 30 Plus frame rates, remember this card isnt a 400 dollar radeon 9800, but it will definately let you enjoy games. Also, if anyone is deciding between this and a geforce 4 mx440 pci, please go with the radeon, it is directx8 compliant, and geforce4mx is not, also most of the geforce pci cards come with SD-ram and not ddr. I was able to purchase this card for under 50 dollars with shipping! A quick FYI, the 9000, and 9100 outperform the 9200!
The touchpad was my primary reason for getting a keyboard. I am switching to a tethered computer, from laptops, for the first time in 8-9 years, and have long ago come to prefer touchpads to mice.This touchpad, unfortunately, comes with no drivers. Upon emailing Adesso tech support, I found out that this model is strictly "plug and play" - in other words, whatever mouse controls exist in Windows are all you get. They "may put out a driver next year" (quoting Adesso).Being used to much more extensive touchpad control, mostly through Synaptics, this was too much of a backward step for me. This keyboard has to go back. Adesso has pretty much the most extensive keyboard/touchpad lineup, most of which come with Glidepoint drivers, so Adesso it will be - but not this one. Not with nothing more than Windows mouse support.
I dropped three feet onto a carpeted floor and its top came off and the spring exploded. A total loss. Do not buy this.
Clear all the way through, lows to highs. I would really recommend looking into the subwoofer as well if you really want thumping bass but these speakers will give you more than you'd expect from a 2.0 system. I traded up from my Bose Companion 3 system and I am more than satisfied with their performance and would recommend these to anyone looking for good sound at a reasonable price.
I'm not sure why so many people are having trouble with this ink cartridge? I got mine yesterday and it worked fine. I would recommend this cartridge to anyone.
I had bought this scanner about a year ago from Officemax, so far it has been working fine, even with XP.Had problem once or twice with the software showing the "Scanner is locked" when in fact it was not, It becomes little irritating then. Thats why I am giving it 4 stars. However, that problem got fixed when I reinstalled the drivers again.The Scanning speed is pretty decent and lot of choices with the Qaulity of scan. Not very noisy too.I have used the OneTouch feature very rarely ,Hence can't comment much about it. But I think works decently.Finally for the price, I had just paid [...] after rebate and hence did not expect this machine to work much. However, it exceeded my expectations and still working.I think it is worth the buck, even if bought at [...] (which was the original price I paid and got back [...] as rebate).So except for the "Scanner Locked" error message, I never had any problem with this scanner. If you don't need a very heavy duty scanner and just scan ocassionaly then this one is right at a very low budget.
I didn't buy the my ipod from amazon the way I normally buy my stuff. But I don't think Apple is properly prepared to deal with Windows users. At least, not from where I am sitting. First expect to pay whatever for the amount for the ipod. [$$$] for me (15gb) expect to pay another [$$$] for the firewire card then spend all night trying to get the thing to work with Win98. As of this writing the usb wire has not been released. The Software included with the ipod nicely tells you it doesn't function with your OS. I tried ephpod and macopener and they don't work with the latest ipod for windows because ephpod will error out. And if you use macopener and recreate the directory structure with ephpod, the ipod won't boot. Musicmatch the mp3 jukebox that comes with the ipod will work with Win98 but the plugin for the ipod won't. In short if you want a portable mp3 solution and are a windows98 user run, don't walk AWAY from the ipod.
This modem came in with my Dell Piii550 and, I must admit, I amnot really satisfied by it. Although I didn't encounter any problems with windows drivers, this IS a winmodem and therefore won't work under linux. In addition, I can never get a better connection than 45.2k (may be due to noisy phone) line and, last but not least, pings for online gaming are high. You can get faster hardware modem that you can use under linux for a cheaper price.
Good quality product. I try not to give 5s unless its like the best thing since sliced bread. So this is very nice, Would recommend for small office and home use.
wish I had read the reviews before buying. My camera seems to have a mind of its own too and will turn on and off when it feels like it. Forget about any outside winter time picture taking. I use rechargeable batteries and had to buy new batteries and a recharger to see if it would fix the problem but to no avail. I have missed several photos as a result. I need to buy a new camera and definitely am thinking of switching brands.
I bought the 370 before a trip to France this fall. It was handy in Paris but it really proved it's worth in Brittany. When we got off the train and into our rental car in Rennes we were lost, until we turned on the 370 and let it lead us out of town. We became more and more trustful as we drove. And, no more arguments over map reading! We named our 370 Madeline and she has been a reliable companion in Europe and back in the States. I've become fond of her bluetooth capabilites for hands free phone use in the car - works great.
it came on time no doubt about it good job by there part and this item completes my pioneer system.....
Well, I would have tried a third time to get a working player, but Amazon.com has informed me that they are hesitant to send another since they seem to be encountering problems with this particular player.1st shipment:Although it would play cds, it wouldn't recognize any of the 5 dvd's I put in it.Replacement shipment:Upon opening the box, imagine my suprise to find the carousel door a bit open. I was hopeful that plugging it in and cycling it open and closed would fix that problem. No luck.I have to say that Amazon.com has been very apologetic and courteous about the whole thing. From the other reviews, it looks like I might have thought this a good player if I would have gotten a working one.Now the big question... Should I stay away from the Toshiba SD2815?
This piece of software is what I have been hoping for for since I bought my machine. It is the most elegant and detailed mapping system that I have used. With the Garmin Vista Cx it works flawlessly. You can download any or all of the map data from the disks into the "Topo" file and it runs very well on my powerbook G4. It will upload all waypoints, and routes. It will download all waypoints, routes and tracks! The maps are gorgeous! The interactive web feature is cool but young. It has a geocaching feature. The 3d maps are sweet! It downloads updates and new map layers almost perfectly (had to manually download the software update). I only wish that waypoints symbols would transfer to and from my unit but I can easily live without them. Load the Mapsource maps to your device (Garmin "x" series saves to swappable memory microSD cards) and use Topo! from your laptop.
I was expecting very good picture on this set yet I was absolutely blown away by the amazing picture quality after we connected our HD Cable box to this set via HDMI. Tune into the Food Network or Discovery HD Theater and prepare to be stunned by the spectacular images on the screen. I find myself watching shows (documentaries, nature specials) that I never watched before. If you're in the market for an HD set, you really don't need to get a "high-end" (high-priced) model. This set has proven to be a great value. I don't think it's possible to get a better picture anywhere. It's that good.
I'm a very fast touch typist, and the feel on this keyboard is a dream.When typing or otherwise using the computer in the dark, I was tired of having to turn a light on whenever I went to do something in a "hunt & peck" fashion, such as adjusting the type size with Firefox Control minus & Control plus, etc. I thought "somebody must make a lighted keyboard." And they do. Several companies. I already have a Saitek X-52 and knew the Saitek name, plus the reviews for this keyboard are unequivocally positive, so I ordered one on Amazon with free shipping.It's gorgeous, has the through-the-key lighting I was looking for, and has a great feel. I couldn't be happier with it. It's a work of art.
I was so bummed out to learn that my existing DVD's wouldn't look anything like the HD broadcasts I'd see on TV -but when the OPPO arrived, things got better. It's the next best thing to Blu-ray and is a great price for what it offers.
I use this with my Nikon D60 and it works great. It is small enough to conceal in your hand if you're taking a self portrait or cannot press the shutter button yourself. Sometimes it has a hard time communicating with the camera but often times it is because something is in the way. I have used this for action, still, group, and portraits and it hasn't failed me yet in the 4 years I have had it.
This is the best laptop case for 15" machines. Really protects your laptop. I have purchased about 50 of them for my company's use.
This is the Greatest Invention Since Sliced BreadThe greatest gadget I've ever purchased. While on the road one doesn't have to worry about taking printed instructions with them from Mapquest or others and then having to pull off the road in order to see what you next move is or worse yet trying to read the instructions while the vehicle is in motion. The audio instructions from the GPS let you know beforehand where you should go and if by some chance you miss something you get recalculated directions immediately. No more stopping to ask for directions or getting lost. All the additional features included on the Nuvi 360 make this a must have for anyone that spends time on the road. Well worth the price.
I like to design of this self system. We bought it for the bedroom and got rid of the night stand clock as well as consolidated a few other gadgets for the TV and iPod. The sub-woofer is a bit of a disappointment in that it doesn't have "deep base" compared to a speaker system we had hooked to our iPod, but the sound is OK. I was impressed by the construction of the speakers being metal and not feeling cheap. They produce crisp clear tones and hung nicely on the wall. The remote is not so good, you have to point it directly at the system, even then it's still is not always responsive. The CD skips with the slightest bump, but we rarely use CD's anymore so it was no big deal. My iPod Classic plays music and charges, but the video doesn't work through the system. I read there were some compatibility issues with the newer iPods but my is 4th generation so I expected it to work. I haven't done much trouble shooting there because the main reason we bought it was for music and clock functions. Over all we are satisfied with the product. I wasn't expecting too much for a sub-$100 system. But for the money we felt it was a good purchase.TEAC MC-DX32i Slim CD System
I ordered this at the request of my husband. All I can say is it works, so we are happy with it. It did take a little longer to arrive than our Amazon orders typically do though.
This card replaced a 16mb that came with a camera. Now this camera can take over 1,000 pictures instead of 24.
Took this case for my Nikon on an overnight river kayak trip - it got completely submerged in water in my boat after going through rapids - when I got to a safe place, I checked it and my camera was perfectly dry - a bit bulky for a kayak trip as it is a hard case and difficult to open up while kayaking down a river. Would work best for a lake trip and a roomier cockpit. very durable!
before having thoughts about buying this, think about this: iPod 10 or 15 GB's for 300.00 and get 3x more songs or save 50 dollars and get 100 songs. 4 GB's? really only has 3.6. buy the bigger one.
Totally different from the picture they show very low quality i will never buy from them again, and it arrive 40 day later.
I own a Sony DSC-P51 Cybershot camera, and I wanted a bag to carry this in.I picked this bag up, and it fits my camera perfectly. I even bought a small bendable tri-pod for the camera, and this fits in the camera compartment of the bag perfectly.The padding on the bag seems like it can protect just fine if the bag even falls from about 5 feet, and the closure with a clip and velcro are sufficient. The top of the bag wraps around the entire bag to protect the camera from rain and whatever else might try to make it's way into the bag.The front compartment holds a few memory sticks and 4 rechargable batteries. This is really all you need for this type of camera.The only gripes I have about this bag are that the velcro closure snags the camera strap and frayes it (Not a big deal), and carrying the bag with the provided strap makes it look very much like a purse. The bag has an optional belt loop to aleaviate this problem, but I prefer not to use it.All in all, this bag is perfect for the price.
I've received mine in original HP packaging. Works flawlessly, now my nx6315 operates 4-6 hours from battery, no overheating, fitted perfectly.
The dash kit fits the slots available in my '94 Chevy Silverado Pickup. The slot available for the after market stereo is perfect for the cage on my Sony XPlod. I rated it 3 starts because it just doesn't feel that secure to me. The top clips fit snuggly but the bottom doesn't have a clip. It is just a straight piece of the molding that fits in the bottom slot of the dash board. If I were trying to rip myself off all I would have to do is life up hard and it would pop out. I fixed it by buying a plastic molding anchor, but the product should have come with this piece instead of me having to purchase it after the fact.
First I must say the Connectivity modules by themselves work great. I purchased the kit which included one power line noise filter.As a result of internet research and simplicity in use. I purchased the Corinex HD Video Connectivity Kit in order to connect my new Blu Ray player on the first floor of my house to my router on the second floor. The kit included two connectivity modules and one powerline noise filter. I purchased the kit instead of just the two connectivity modules because I had previous powerline noise problems.When I connected everything, the kit did not work. I thought the reason was because I needed another powerline filter for the second module. I ordered one and installed it. This did not solve my problem.I called Corinex tech services. The tech suggested I might have an electrical phase problem and suggested purchasing their power phase coupler. I did and still no results.In frustration, I removed both powerline filters and the power phase coupler. Now everything works fine with just the two connectivity modules.Two other notes:1. Suggest reading the posted review by W.Thompson on the Corinex HD Video Connectivity Kit which includes one powerline filter. He found it necessary to use one powerline filter and the powerline phase module.2. I have since discovered via the internet that I could have achieved the same results by using a "wireless bridge" (available on Amazon)for far less money.
Awesome effects and really accurate scratching, was surprised when i first played with it, I'll be purchasing another one soon. I recommend this to any intermediate/pro CDJ.
no need to spend $100. this will do the trick. I live in a 100 year old house with thick wall. I can walk around all 3 floors and never lose signal.
I ordered this backpack after countless hours researching online for a backpack to carry my new Nikon D90 and accessories. I have 3 major trips planned over the next year and wanted something comfortable to carry, roomy enough to serve as my camera bag as well as my "purse"..plus I also wanted something that did not LOOK like a regular black backpack/camera bag. This National Geographic pack is just right, with enough room for my camera and an extra telephoto lense, battery pack(s) and other small accessories, as well as my wallet, keys and glasses. There is also an area at the top of the pack that I was even able to put a sweater in. Two side packets are large enough to hold my tripod on one side and a large water bottle on the other.The downsides, and why this pack did not get 5 stars--it was NOT the color depicted in the photograph...I was hoping for a very light khaki/tan..the canvas is actually more of a green khaki--minor, yes, but I was hoping for something a bit more neutral. Also, the straps are very long, especially after you adjust the fit--but I am hesitant to trim them shorter, unsure if this would affect the integrity of the bag. Also, unless you use a Netbook, there really is no room for my 17" laptop to fit in the dedicated computer area. However, it is the perfect place for brochures, manuals and magazines!All-in-all, this backpack is very functional and smart-looking--not the run-of-the-mill black nylon camera bag! It looks tough for guys, and fashionable for gals!
Lasted me for two months, and then fell apart. The wire came lose very easily after only moderate use. There was so much clatter and noise when i hooked it up. Use to own a Sony one, which was cheaper and lasted me two years. This is a piece of crap, don't but it!
I don't have my credit card set up with xbox live and I needed microsoft points, so I bought this and had them in five minutes!
good product, however it does not work with all TV's, I have a Sylvania and an Emerson, both digital tv's and this remote will not work with either one of them.
What a nightmare. I have version 2 of the router. Bought it from Amazon, had constand problems with internet bandwidth and access. After troubleshooting with a dozen Linksys techs, 3 versions of firmware (1.10, 1.30, and 1.40), MTU size changes, prot triggering, and a few others, I was told the router was defective. Returned through Amazon's excellent service, and was sent a replacement 2 days later (thanks, Amazon). Same problems and same troubleshooting. Now Linksys has the gall to tell me to return it to Amazon for another replacement. I told them Amazon won't and shouldn't send a 3rd replacement. They then said I should return it to them for warranty repair/replacement.I informed them that then I would be unable to return it to Amazon. I suggested that they send me a unit at their expense, and if it worked I would pay them the price I paid Amazon. They seemed to think my proposition was unreasonable.I bought this for use with a Media Center Extender (for which Linksys is the only game in town). What a mistake.If you have any sense at all, DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER!!!!
Pros:1)strait-forward menue and easy learning curve2)Bright screen and clear voiceCons:1)price tag not justified w/o text-to-voice feature2)Slow response in re-routing3)Lose signal frequently in NYC4)Giving wrong directions quite often5)Might force you to a ten-block u-turn (in stead of rerouting)6)May run you up against lots of one-ways (in NYC at least)...
I've seen some impressive photos from this lens so I had to have one. Since using it I find it produces a nicely sharp image with good color, decent contrast, and has reasonably quick and accurate focussing. There is a good bit of chromatic aborration on high contrast and backlit edgelines, but this can be corrected in processing. I think the build is quite good for a mid level lens and the focus ring works well but is not L quality smooth. It seems like this lens could use an update to reduce CA and increase clarity just a bit with the new coating canon is now using on the glass, but I strongly recommend this lens for portrait work in available light.
I just unlocked the beast that is in my living room!I have a HD Hitachi TV and was happy with a progresive scan DVD player using component-video jacks.I had read a review of the Samsung DVD-HD931 bought one and have hooked into my TV with the DVI400 cable and WOW.I now have movie quialty big screen entertainment at home.This cable is 5 stars.
The Plantronics DSP-400 is a good quality USB headset. On Macs there are no drivers to install, they work great right out of the box. The sound quality is excellent and they are terrific for Internet telephony via Skype (see [...]for software). The headset collapses and folds in half to make carrying in a computer bag easier, however, this set of hinges also makes it feel flimsy. I've been using it successfully for over a month with no problems. If I was buying today I'd opt for the slightly more expensive DSP-500 as they seem a bit sturdier than the -400 model as they don't fold and seem to have a more ridgid construction. Aside from that feature, this headset is a good bargain and the sound quality for telephony or just listening to music is terrific. The earphones rest comfortabley on top of the ear and allow for ambient room sound to enter, which is good in an office environment so you can hear your co-workers when they come into your office.
Rocket ship fast shipping! Item was just as described. It's got gold tips and works just like the $30 cable the big box retailer is trying to sell. Having said that, I've only used it for a few weeks but so far so good.
Logitech Trackman Wheel OpticalJust got an upgrade on my computer. Was searching for a trackball mouse. Read the reviews and from that I decided to purchase the Logitech. Very easy to use for your thumb to control. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good mouse.
I bought the Gitzo G1077M in 2004 to use on a Gitzo G1028 carbon fiber Mountaineer while traveling. My gripped EOS 10D with two 511 batteries and 17-40 4L USM zoom were pushing 4 LBs, near the 4.4 LB max load. I managed to take sharp 1 to 5 second exposures photos of waterfalls and rivers, but had to really torque the tightening knob and was fighting drifting. Unfortunately the G1077M was too small and light duty for my gear. So rather than struggle with every new angle, I bought the next size up, the Gitzo G1177M, rated to 8.8 LB. All it needed was a modest amount of torque and the angle was locked. The G1177M became my favorite head and traveled with me for a decade.The wee G1077M languished for years in a drawer, unused and forgotten. Recently I started shooting with an Olympus E-P3 micro 4/3 system and wanted a midget tripod to complement it. So I screwed the G1077M into my Manfrotto 209B table top tripod and the combo was magic: balanced, light and smooth as silk. And no drift whatsoever. The E-P3 felt like it belonged on that head. Although the E-P3 is metal and I have it tricked out with the large grip, hand strap, VF-2 EVF and a fast prime, it's still a real lightweight compared to even a most petite DSLR. So the moral here is the G1077M is not well suited for DSLRs but is ideal for compact mirrorless cameras like M4/3, Fuji X series, Sony NEX or large point 'n shoot.Most tripods have a 3/8 inch bolt for mounting heads and should work perfectly with this diminutive head. However if yours has a 1/4 inch thread, you'll need to buy an 1/4 to 3/8 inch adapter.So why not 5 stars? I think the G1077M is a great small head for table top tripods but a bit over priced.
This is a fantastic tv and amazon's service was outstanding. Amazon's delivery service was amazing. They delivered the tv, unpacked it and even connected it to cable to our satisfaction. Only then we signed off the delivery.The TV picture is so cool I can see details in the picture that are missing from old crt tvs. The set is sleek with its piano black finish and looks great even when the set is turned off. The sound system could be a better though. As, you increase the volume, you can realize the speakers are not able to keep up. However, I am planning to hook up the tv to a home theater sound system. So, this will not be a problem. I compared many TVs like the Sony Bravia (whose aesthetics are equally crappy like the ps3), Panasonic, Sharp Aquos and finally settled on this TV. This set is cheaper than the lns4092d. The lns4092D has a higher dynamic contrast ratio.Initially, I was skeptical about ordering online, but 500 dollars difference in price (at the brick and mortar store) is a lot.
Nice install kit for the average audiophile. Unless you are into serious competitions, this will handle most multichannel amps. Not for high draw, high amp applications.
ESta funda proteje muy bien la camara, el material es lo bastante grueso como para protegerla bien.producto 100% recomendado
Yes so I am driving an old 5 speed manual transmission Camry. I really like the car and I take very good care of it. It looks brand new! The old cassette tape player has been hanging around way too long because there was nothing to put in the space it occupied. The radio had been changed out twice, but the disconnected old cassette player remained.Alas! I found this pocket and installed it where the cassette used to be. It was a super easy install and it took me about 5 to 10 minutes to install. It fits like it was original equipment, and it is the perfect place to put my sun glasses. (I live in New Mexico so it is almost always sunny. Sunglasses are a must here, unless you want cataracts or glaucoma.)If you want a perfect fit pocket for your Toyota, then this is it. You can't go wrong. It fit perfectly in the original factory radio bracket.
I bought this for my nook first edition when I was tired of keeping it in a weird foam pouch I found online a million years ago.I really liked the look of having a &#34;leather&#34;ish case. I have only one complaint, and that is the latch that closes it, is on the back and it still (5 months later) tricks me and I open it backwards.
I am a big fan of the Marble Mouse corded trackball -- I just wish it has a scroll wheel. I bought this cordless device in hopes that I would love it as much as the Marble Mouse, but I do not.It is a capable trackball, and it has the scroll wheel - but I can't say that I like it. It hurts my wrist to use for more than an hour or so. I use it at my desk for work, and by the end of the day my wrist hurts. That never happened with my Marble Mouse.I also do not like the cluster of thumb buttons -- they're too close together and they require too much pressure to activate.Overall I think it's a great concept -- a finger-driven trackball (not thumb-driven) that has a scroll wheel. I just don't think it's ergonomic.I don't need it to be cordless, but it is. The fact that it comes with a 48-inch cord (for the receiver) is funny to me. It might as well just have a cord -- that would save me having to buy 2 AA batteries for it. If it's going to be cordless, why not make it bluetooth instead of IR?
I own a Sony TRV-10E, a fantastic mini DV cam. I also take a lot of video of the family and this resulted in some 34 VHS cassettes which I just had to convert to DVD as it's a pain to remember which cassette contains what. So I acquired a TRV 19 with the promise that it will work to convert my old VHS cassettes but I couldn't get it to work. The salesman offers to give me an i-link cable at no extra cost. I opted to upgrade to the TRV 22 at 1/7 extra and I took some still photos with it and was impressed with the increased resolution of the pictures as compared to my old TRV 10. The zoom feature is the same as my trusty TRV 10 but the video picture is marginally better. Problem arised when I tried to transfer the film to the PC via the firewire card. I had to repeatedly connect and reconnect to enable the PC to recognise the camcorder. Out of 20 tries the TRV 22 and the TRV 19 could only manage to connect once and sometimes it would not give a picture. My old trusty TRV 10 connects 20 out of 20 times. No problem.I am returning the camcorder (the 3rd one in less than a week) tomorrow as the primary reason for acquiring it was to convert the old videos. In other words, the TRV 22 offers DV in and out whereas the TRV 10 only offers DV out; this in/out feature of the TRV 22 allows the old videos to be converted for DVD recording.I have read that MAC users have this problem where the PC does not recognise the camcorder. I can now confirm that IBM compatibles also experience the same problem.
It is a cheaper camera so for the price it does a decent job.But I would say about 60% of my pictures come up blurry when the target isn't moving, 100% when target is moving. No matter what mode it is in. So if you are buying this to take pictures of your kids it is a bad purchase.
It does everything it is supposed to do. Alerts me at over a mile on straightaways. It has saved me a fortune in fines.
I was on the lookout for a new mp3 player, but I did't want to be another ipod junkie, so while browsing through some online mp3 guides, I came across this little gem. All the reviews I read had only the best things to say about it...but none mentioned that after 6 months, the battery would be utterly useless.Yes, its an AMAZING player...so many features put into a such a tiny gadget...in fact, its so small that I have it attached to my key chain. And the sound quality is very impressive, as good as any ipod.But no, it still can't beat the ipod simply because the battery they put in burns out within a few months. I've had this for about 8 months now and it plays for an incredible 1.5 hours! before it dies on me again. I am not very happy to have to ship this in for a battery replacment every 6 months.This player is NOT ideal for long distance travellers or audiophiles, but I would definitely recommend it to those who listen to their music during workouts.Also, make sure to upgrade your firmware when you get it of their website, because at least the version that came with my mobiblue was faulty and the player would skip songs or randomly freeze up whenever I put more than a few megs worth of music on it.
I bought this map system because it looked easy to use, but instead, it was very confusing.First, all the maps were not on the device. I had to select some from the CD's. Next, I had to keep going back to my PC to make changes.Once I got the right maps loaded, it was slow to give me directions while driving. I guess it is meant to be used at slow speeds. Not very handy if you are in a hurry.One day, I left the charger cable at home (while changing maps at my PC), so I though the battery could hold me for a short trip. Apparently, the battery does not hold the charge long, since it turned off on me. Also, my location started to move off the road!Good for technical wizards, not for regular people.
I wrote a review about a month after I got this HDD500 but amazon didn't post it - right now it is being shipped back to the sony repair fac. in pennsylvania- The EPG and Time quit working - A Pioneer unit with the same EPG worked fine with the same signal - The HD recording is fine but unusable if the EPG and Time are not working - No reasonable way to manually schedule recordings if the time isn't working and no way to set it manually- No editing features as in most DVRs -edit Dec 28,2007 - The unit has operated flawlessly for the last two years - it is the most used piece of HDTV equipment I have (others are:JVC DVHS recorder(nice),Sony HDV camcorder, XBOX-360 - 2- 1080 HDTVs plus a 720p front projector with 110" screen)Too bad Sony discontinued this DVR (and their great 34" CRTs) - the price shown for a used DHG-HDD500 today on Amazon marketplace is about $1500 - that's twice what I and others paid for new ones -Since Sony no longer supports these DHG units (as far as I know) --I'd be hesitant to buy a used one now without a rock solid money back satisfaction guarantee though
When I purchased these headphones I looked at the reviews first. There were some who liked it and some who didn't, because it did not last long. So I took a chance and that chance has cost me! I had these headphones for about four months before the headphones gave out on me. The sound was good, it fits in my ear comfortably, and they did not break. I used these head phones almost everyday. So I have to give this review and convince you.........DO NOT BUY!!!!! SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST FOR YEARS AND NOT MONTHS!!! Because you will end up throwing your money away!
I had a Maxtor drive or two mounted as an upgrade to a machine I constantly upgraded in the mid-90s. I don't remember any real problems with that (those) drive(s), and they were worked pretty hard. So, when I started to build a digital audio workstation for music production, I figured this Maxtor drive would work fine. Well, I guess it did, for a while. Now, last week after over a year of not being used hardly at all (seriously, I've used that computer maybe 30 times for various things, and that's it), but being powered up during most of that time, I just had my first hard drive failure. Fortunately, I haven't finished connecting all my recording, midi, and instrument equipment, so I haven't lost any original music.After building 2 computers, owning 2 laptops, having 2 other machines custom built, and upgrading the heck out of the first custom machine (at least 6 hard drive or RAM/CPU/MoBo upgrades), this Maxtor drive was the first failure. And it was the machine used the least. And it failed just in time to be deemed out of warranty. I'm out about a hundred bucks, plus whatever time it takes me to re-mount another hard drive and reinstall all the software I had (which includes service pack upgrades). I estimate a full Sunday afternoon of work.So, unless you intend to build a machine that sits around, does no work, and has a hard drive konk out in a matter of 14 months, get a Western Digital.
I use this with both a PowerBook G4 and a Dell Inspiron. It says it doesn't support OS X but once I installed macam (http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/cameras/camera.php?id=435) it worked perfectly. Logitech support told me that the Quickcam Deluxe for Notebooks (note confusing reordering of words in the name) supports OS X.
We purchased this item and it has been the worst item ever,it does not do what the manufacturer said it does, and when trying to get support from them,good luck with that,they just abandoned the product and the customers.Now we have a paper holder at home and it cost us a lot of money.Do not buy this product or any other product from Archos.
My mom needed something to help her read. I went through the reviews and couldn't make much out of strong opinions one way or the other. Figured, what the hell, give this a try. And if that's not what she wants, go with something else. My mom likes it just fine.If it also allowed the casting of spells or a genie inside granted wishes, I'd go five stars. It's a magnifying glass, okay. No surprises. Makes things bigger no matter which side of the lens is toward your eye. Old technology.
Here is a real quick review. You don't need to spend 30+ dollars on a single HDMI cable. You will get the same results from these cables. I bought 2 at first just to check it out and I will be buying more.
quality prodcut with replaceable parts. Go for it!
Daily use for VOIP for 1.5 years.Pro: Clear sound.Pro: Generally comfortable. Even over some pairs of glasses. Typical use 30 min-5 hours in a single use.Pro: Comes with a soft bagPro: Like the lighted mute button on the cord. Handy for not letting a customer know that I have muted.Con: Not comfortable over all of my glasses. After only 30 minutes, can be very uncomfortable over some glasses.Con: After 1.5 years of steady use, one of the speakers in the earphones is going out. Perhaps 1.5 years is a reasonable expectation for lifetime of the product. I am now replacing it.
I got a problem with it. Actually I wanted one wire. But I got two wires. I wanted return it. But It was too late.
Worked great for a couple of days, then my Windows Vista PC and my networked Mac OX X laptop could no longer see my HP LaserJet 4L printer. When you'd replug it, it would make that "found hardware" noise and then immediately make the "disconnect" noise. Pretty cheap-feeling cable, which is to be expected for the price. I ended up returning it and buying the Tripp Lite one available on Amazon, which was more expensive but actually works (so far).
I ordered a new battery for my camera (the first one lasted several years)on Amazon. The product arrived in a timely manner with no delay. Works perfect
After almost throwing away a cordless mouse for my computer, thinking I would have to replace the rechargable batteries that came in it because they would not charge, I put them into this charger and bingo...in 4 hours, good as new. Saves you money in the long run (rechargable batteries in general), and not too expensive.... it'll pay for itself!
I bought for home use and then my work purchased for my office. I have total shoulder replacement and neck fusion in last 18 months. Of all the work accomodations, this keyboard has been the best.,
This camera was good until the warrenty ran out. It broke with a lens error and I shipped it to Casio (Time Machine) to repair...They sent a card back saying the repair would be $150.00 with shipping. The same as a new camera not to mention it cost me to ship it insured to them. I can have it back if I pay 15$ more for them to return the broken camera to me. So they get to keep it and they will repair it at cost so they can resell it to some poor unknowing person. I will not buy from Casio again.
JUST GOT THESE HEADPHONES,AND THEY SOUND EXCELLENT.I WAS A LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT ALL THE REVIEWS ABOUT THE LACK OF BASS.HERE'S THE DEAL THESE HEADPHONES ARE VERY PICKY ABOUT FIT AND SEAL .YOU ABSOLUTLY MUST HAVE A PROPER SEAL AND PROPER TIP INSERTED ON HEADPHONE TO ACHIEVE THE VERY GOOD AND POWERFUL BASS RESPONSE THESE HEADPHONES ARE CAPABLE OF.THE CLEAR SILICONE TIPS ARE WAY TO STIFF TO SEAL PROPERLY,THE FOAM TIPS ARE ALSO STIFF AND SOMEWHAT PAINFULL FOR ME, BUT CAUSE A GOOD SEAL.THE BLACK RUBBER FLEX SLEEVES (SIZE MEDIUM)FOR ME WERE THE WINNING SETUP.DURING MY EXPERIMENTATION WITH THESE I FOUND THAT THE WRONG TIP WILL GIVE YOU SOME BASS BUTT WILL SOUND THIN AND NOT FULL BODIED AT ALL. SO YOU REALLY DO HAVE TO FIND THE RIGHT TIP.FOR PEOPLE WITH TINNY AND ODD SHAPED EAR CANALS WILL HAVE TO EITHER GIVE UP ON THESE ,OR HAVE CUSTOM EARTIPS MADE WHICH SHURE GIVES A PHONE NUMBER IN THE PACKAGE FOR INFO ON THIS .HIGHS AND MIDS ARE ALSO VERY CLEAN AND PRECISE.AND THE CLEAR SHELL IS REALLY COOL TO LOOK AT.IM GLAD I BOUGHT THESE DESPITE THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS ABOUT THE BASS. BECAUSE THESE REALLY DO SOUND GREAT.
The Sabrent CB-RS232 converter cable works great, exactly as expected. Installing the driver software was easy and completed without any issues.
This camara is great. It has so many funtions that it takes a bit of time to get familar with the buttons. But, once you get pass the learning stage your off and running. The carama download feature is super simple and I love the shift stabilization.
The item sold to me for a Dell Dimension 2400 series does not fit the memory slots that came with equipmente. So I lost the money invested in the chip.
I own an Acer Aspire 3050 where all the components and heatsinks are toward the middle of the motherboard on the bottom. the heat gets trapped in there where no real place to go.Running CPU (AMD Mobile sempron @ 1.8 GHz) at full frequency before after 1 hr avgs. 69-75 degrees celsius without notebook coolertemps with antec notebook cooler on high low-mid 50s. low 60s on load (gaming)temps taken with rmclock.For best cooling results, IMO, expose the middle as the cooler (open the middle panel) sucks in the hot air and blows it out.in all a great solution....the cooler design is great for this type of notebook.
I like it, but I wish the cable was a little bit longer so I could reach for tools that are not on the mat and such. But it does its job wonderfully and I thank it for that, but I wish I had gotten a bigger one. That way I can work on a large computer build and still have room to have the parts laying around. I am deducting a star for the cable. I should have checked the measurements before I purchased so that is on me. But Still satisfied with it.
I got this remote for a steal, over 1/2 off regular price, in November 2009 and overall am very happy with it. I have had some minor problems with the remote's functionality, though. There are times when it won't power up certain components and I am forced to go through a series of menu options while the remote asks me which devices are on and which aren't. I would think that maybe it was the component if it weren't a different one every time it happens. I sent Logitech an email asking for help regarding this issue in January and June of 2010, but have yet to hear back from them as of7/14/11. Though I have owned several products from them, this was the first that I ever had to contact them about.
While not 100% in non-defective rate, Verbatim performs much better than average. In addition, the Digital Vinyl disc are among the most attractive in the industry.
This is the most useful tool that I have ever bought. The GPS itself is very effecient and exact. It locks onto satellites quickly and remains locked on always. If you wander from your route it reroutes you quickly and accurately. It is an MP3 player, a book reader, has bluetooth built in so you can use it instead of your phone and is a foreign language interpreter. It tells you where restaurants, hotels, gas stations, hospitals, and malls are to be found and directs you there with a touch on the screen. It even does more than this but you'll have to buy it and find out for yourself. Happy travelling!!!!Marty from PA
There are several occasions in which I need to record myself for screencasts or informal podcasts to work colleagues, but this is the first time I get in a headset a mike which records really without ANY noise. The recording is cristal-clear, and I'm loving it. My only complaint is that it is a little uncomfortable and can't be used for many hours in a row without some pain in the ears.
Works as needed but blue light bothers me at night, so unplug when not using. A little loud but still works well.
I purchased this item to upgrade a friend's PC. My friend was impressed with the increased performation of her PC. I recommend this memory to upgrade any HP PC which can use this memory.
I purchased this soley for the purpose of recording my albums to MP3 and Burning to CD and it works flawlessly. To do this you first connect the two RCA connections out on the side to your soundcard line in; that would be the Blue one; then plug in electrical and turn the unit on. Now go download Spin It Again from Acoustica Software; not free but the best there is amd go through the trial with some of your records. The great thing is it takes all the hiss; pops; everything out of your recording and you can even burn them within the same program. They are digitaltized and sound great on my sound system. The Numark is a great buy and works great with Spin It Again; get both you won't regret it. I have been through 15 Albums so far without a single problem with the Turntable and the Software.
A reviewer complained that a power adapter was not included - none of the competitors include one either, and they are available if needed - see one of the universal adapters on Amazon that includes a 3 volt DC output - the papers with the recorder say the adapter should be rated at 200 mA (milliamps) or more. Most of the universal adapters will be rated much higher than that 200 mA, which is fine; that just indicates that they could handle a much greater load than this produces. One I saw listed on Amazon is overkill, but would work:Hosa ACD477 AC 100-240V Multi Voltage DC AdaptorThere are 2 tapes included not one. The included clip-on mic is cheap, as you might imagine, but it gives better recordings than the built-in mic, which picks up the motor noise and tape noise as do all the competitors I've heard. The built in mic is as good as the all other microcassette recorders I've heard, but the external mic gives better sound quality than all of the recorders' built-in mics that I've heard (including the Olympus S-711). The tape counter is a very useful feature that the Olympus S-711 doesn't have. I've used this recorder (RCA RP3538R) for several hours of recording and playback and haven't needed new batteries yet. I gave it only four stars because I haven't used it long enough yet to say much about reliability. So far it seems great overall.
These are by far the best in-ear headphones I have ever experienced period. These headphones do have a noise-cancelling type effect. I was impressed ( though I shouldn't have been b/c these are Sony brand) by the superior sound quality that these tiny headphones produce. The sound of these headphones drowns out the noise around you which is really important if you don't want to be disturbed. The bass from these headphones will truly impress you, giving you a second thoughts about any doubts of how much bass can actually come from these tiny headphones. Overall I think these are a great pair of headphones especially for the price offered here at Amazon.com (currently $34.94) Not bad!
I bought the battery grip and a spare battery and highly recommend both. I have no doubt that an aftermarket battery is just as good, but at this price, why bother? I went to Best Buy and they wanted $10 more for an Energizer battery. Apparently the battery is also used in many Canon camcorders so they are in ready supply. That's good news for us because it means cheaper batteries. This spare battery is essential if you plan to shoot while vacationing (did you remember to take your battery charger??!) or while mountain climbing or taking spectacular shots of the Grand Canyon.
Bought this to replace my broken one (dropped it one too many times). Well worth the price (refurbished). Going on vacation to St. Thomas USVI and it is going in the water with me in it's UW Housing. Had the housing from my first F700 and didn't feel like forking over another 250 bucks for a housing for my newer Canon A540. Now I have two cameras, one for around town and one for the beach. Works for me!Came in in about a week and looks new. Came with the carger and USB cable; but not the cradle or AV cable like my first one. I still have them though. So it wasn't a big deal.
Product works great. We were pleased with delivery. Did research on other products and found this to be the best price. No problems with this purchase.
Excellent clarity this is a door speaker for pure sound mid, to treble it carries loudly...this isn't suppose pound like a sub dope... These are in my doors doing their thing, I'm getn the 6x9's too! Peace
absolutely great product, have a small home office and it does everything that i need. quick setup, excellent design. Interface is somewhat archaic but quickly understandable. my biggest quip is that the documetnation sucks, not very clear, especially when trying to setup the fax line. had to call tech support, but they where great and answered my questions very quickly and thoroughly overall, very happy with my experience.
The SURFboard has been solid always. Easy install and always works. Good transfer rates and my ISP can quickly add the MAC ID address for quick installations.
I have had many different ranges of earbuds, and these are my absolute favorite for both sound and comfort. I can't stand over-ear headphones, and those are not very practical for activity or one-in-one-out combo necessary for safely walking city streets and biking. They are very light and don't cause the pain that products such as the old stock Apple earbuds produced after long wear. Every pair I have owned, though, has stopped working less than a year into use (minus a star). I am also a heavy user, and I suspect if you kept the headphones plugged in at a desk immobile, they would last longer. HOWEVER, their return process is extremely easy, and for me the stunning quality of the sound for the price makes it worth it go through the rigmarole of returning the buds (also they are light enough so you can just stick the busted pair in an envelope and ship for cheap). Taking into account the return, you get an awesome sound quality for 1-2 years for around twenty bucks, which is a great deal. If you hate the idea of possibly needing to return the buds, and have some cash to burn, I would look elsewhere. But I have not found sound quality comparable to these up to the $80 level, so you might need to go beyond thatA note: they have a list of sellers on their official v-moda website that you might want to take into account when ordering. Technically they will not process a return from a non-verified dealer, although when this happened to me they let me return the buds anyway (again, A+ for customer service)
I bought this for my son and he really loves it. The only negative is that you have to buy a case separately, and there are no wonderful styles & accessories to choose from (like the ipod). I plan to eventually buy one of these for myself. If you are an am radio junkie, this is the item for you.
I love this ipod nano. It is very small and light. It has excellent battery life. It has enough room for my music library. Plus the outer casing does not scratch like the older ones. Great upgrade from apple. Once this one poops (it will be a while before it does) I will have to upgrade to the nicer cooler one that is out now.
I have been using this lens for a couple of weeks now and over all have been very pleased with the results. I have shot over 500 photos (I love digital photography!) and for the price you cannot beat the wide range and over all function of this lens. Sure there are better and faster lens out there but they will not cover the zoom range and you will pay out the nose for a brand name lens. I have to admit I use PhotoShop to tweak all my photos but for me, that is part of the fun. This is the only lens you need to carry in the old camera bag!
This product delivers on pretty much all that it promises. Only thing is that the weight means it is not a comfortable piece of equipment to have on your laps.
This is the best external hard drive enclosure I have ever bought, and that's saying a lot. I haven't had a single issue with it and it's buses work like champs.
If you are just looking for a nice sealed enclosure for your 12" subwoofer. This is a nice buy and a pretty good price.
The burner works with my current XP and pervious 2000 machines without any problem for more than 2 years. I use HotBurn to backup my data (mostly digital photos) and DVDXCopy XPress for my movies. It works!!!
Once I received it I started to set it up, I had a small trouble, I consider linksys should explain more especificly. I reached a point when I set it up with my notebook connected to the wire, such as the installing program says, in that moment the wireless didn't work, just internet by wire. I had to manage myself how to set up the wireless connection looking for in the program. The program is not that easy and self-taughtthey say. But finally it work out perfectly. Im happy with it
Simple to use, the Only problem was that did not had the Mac InstallerBut it's very handy.i recommend Aldo the 3 Head one
If you have a A510 or A520 & you hate carrying it in your hand, rather have your hands free, this is great. One draw back though, its a belt loop not a swivel, I'm very active at work or off so I prefer to have a swivel on it. Last, its a must have for now till something better comes out, it protects your camera.
When I first saw Velvia slides taken with this lens by a friend I was very impressed by the angle of view and the contrast and great colours. That was 20 years ago.However lens design has improved with time and few focal lengths (apart from say the 50mm lens) have not improved.I tried this lens on a full frame digital camera and noticed that it is a little soft on the sides. Chromatic abberation is definitely present.So I can't call this lens great anymore.If you want to make big blowups and you have the money you should probably go for the 14-24mm f/2.8 zoom.However if you want a compact, unobtrusive lens of this focal length this is the one to go for. It's very sharp in the center of the image and the fact that youcan take good pictures at f/2.8 means that it can be a good lens to take when there is not much light.
Monster Cables are the biggest scam in all of consumer rip offs.They do absolutely nothing as far as picture quality is concerned, and they cost a heck of a lot more than the cheap ones...
it's a one function camera charger. it either does its job or it doesn't. fortunately, it works perfectly with my canon sd400.
I love the modem. All my other software works with it. But I still haven't got the SUPER VOICE 2.2 to work with it. I can recive calls but can't make them. I have tried new drivers and settings and nothing works. But the modem works fine with the Phone dialer and the TAD works great with the Sound Blaster Live soundcard. Good price great modem. Love it
I've had the player for a few weeks now and have used all the features available. I would like to address some of the reviews I have read. The battery is outstanding, if you condition the battery you will have no problems, please, please use the player until it dies and then recharge it try to do this at least 4 times when you first start using the player and it will work fine. I use the player on my way to work ( I watch an episode of Family Guy) and listen to my mp3's and the radio all day and then on the way home. I get at least 10-11 hours a day of battery life. The screen is great the color is outstanding , the sound is as any Creative player,simply amazing and the custom EQ feature is a big plus. Radio frequency comes in very clear with little interference and I work in NYC midtown with lots of tall buildings. It's not as big as some users make it seem , it's actually the same thickness of my 4th Gen. 40 gig Ipod but a tad wider due to the screen size but it's not cumbersome , agian it's the same size as the 40 gig 4th Gen. Ipod. and I see tons of people with those and no one complaining of arm fituge from holding the player. All in all it's a great little package, since I got my Zen a few co-workers have put there Pod's on Ebay and are getting the Zen , more bang for your buck with 1 simple piece of equipment. I have a case and screen protector that I purchased from www.i-nique.com that works like a gem. I am very happy with this player
Cables seemed to fit snug and 'click' into the outlet great. They are exactly 1-foot long from tip to tip.
Just this week, I bought a new DVD (Mallrats 10th Anniversary Edition, which is not really relevant to the review at hand.) and played it on this DVD player. It's a double-sided DVD, and even though there is no scratches or scuffs or any notable errors on either side of the disc, it would oddly pause at a certain part near the end of the movie and then not play properly (stopping and starting). Sometimes, it would make the movie pretty much freeze with no chance of watching the rest.This happened on both sides of the disc (once per different version of the movie). I then played it on my brother's JVC DVD player, and there was no hitch. However, I ordered another copy of the movie, and if this copy screws up, then I'm convinced it's the DVD player. Because what are the chances of two NEW copies of the same movie both screwing up? It hasn't been like this DVD player to screw up on me, not until now.I gave it two stars instead of one because this is the first problem I've ever had with it, and I've had it for 3-4 years. But this shouldn't be happening to discs with no flaws on them.
THIS IS THE GREATEST HEADPHONES IT FOLDS IN TO SMALL SIZE GREAT FOR THE ROAD
I've had this player for six months. It certainly does the job quite well, S-Video output is great, menu access is speedy. One frill that's turned out more useful than I expected is the &quot;zoom&quot;; reading credits on our 27&quot; screen is much easier when we zoom in a bit! The remote is a definite bummer. The old (and now higher end) Toshiba remote is terrific and &quot;ergonomic&quot;. Well, they still call this an &quot;ergonomic&quot; remote, but it is no such thing. All buttons are tiny, hard to find, and in fairly muddled arrangement. Still, the 2109 has given our family a good start in DVD. Have a blast!
I was somewhat skeptical about the RCA DRC260 due to its relatively low price; however, I have been very pleased with the many formats that it can play, as well as ease of use. An overall, great lower-end DVD player.
Building a bi-amped PA speaker cabinet required a single connector, and this is as good as any I've seen. No surprises, great price, and great service.
I really liked this player, but it doesn't have the advertised USB Port or VGA Output. I had great plans for the VGA Output....lolBut it is a nice player for the price, I have played several DVDs without a hitch. It looks nice and comes with a digital display, which is unheard of in a player of this price range.So even though it didn't have VGA Output; the primary reason I chose this unit. I still liked it enough to give it 4 Stars.
I bought this camera and 1-week later headed for the Galapagos Islands. The camera was simple to use and wonderful photos resulted. We carried two lenses and 3 Gigs of memory for a 10-day trip. The battery held the charge--I had bought spare batteries and only needed to replace them once. I was impressed! I am hoping that photograpghy will be a new love in our life, and the camera will let us begin that journey.
Once you find the right size of earbuds for these they are a significant upgrade to stock mp3 player earphones! I can listen at half the volume with my Sansa Fuze player over the stock ones. These are great for the price!
We replaced a Netgear router/combo that habitually dropped us and which recently failed. Although we rented from Comcast we decided that renting another cheap piece of junk wasn't worth it. This unit (Motorola Surfboard) was very quick and easy to install, we just plugged in the ethernet cable to the router, connected the coaxial cable and plugged the unit into the wall (I believe that you may need to install software/drivers if you want to use a USB connection). When you change (or add a unit) you must also call your cable company. This was the most arduous part of the process, unless plugging cables together is somehow difficult :). Speed seems similar, but signal strength is definitely better relative to our Netgear (see our others reviews to learn more about our experience with that hardware).Pro:+ Easy set up (excluding cable company experience which will vary I bet)+ Strong signal+ Small footprint+ Mac friendly (2 Apple desktops, 1 iBook laptop, 2 iPhone 3GSs, and an Airport Extreme)+ Don't rent from your service provider - own!Con:- None yetNeutral:> Separated from the router, good be good or bad... e.g. if one fails can be replaced easier (+) but two separate units means more cables and power plugs (-)Bottom line: Highly recommended! Still in service three after 3 years.
I was skeptical that such an inexpensive shower radio would be of a decent quality, but I just love this product! The design is extremely good and it's worth much more than this. In fact, I've seen it elsewhere for twice as much. Scoop this up.
I purchased these particular headphones due to the acclaimed background noise elimination. The plugs do not fit in the ear or block outside sound as well as the Koss version. The cord just short enough to be annoying. The speakers do produce a good quality sound with respectable base, However, the left has a manufacturers defect that emits a buzzing during loud low sounds. The earbuds are a tight fit for people with small auditory canals and children. Over all I would recommend the cheaper Koss Plug.
In echoing what other reviewers have written, don't waste your money on Averatec products. I bought an Averatec notebook. Within a couple of weeks, two of the cheap keys popped off the keyboard. Returned the notebook for repair, even though it was "supposably" still under warranty, was a herculean feat. For several weeks I heard nothing, despite checking the Averatec website for updates on the repair status. When I finally called and got through to a human being, they told me they were "holding" it because the keyboard was not included in the year warranty! I had to pay over $100 for a NEW keyboard, and $85 to have the computer shipped back to me. The Better Business Bureau should be doing something about this company.
The Motorola SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway (SBG900) worked just great for my needs. I've had it for 2 months and haven't had any problems with my wireless connection.
It has to be line of sight and not to far away. I kept it and bought the Vellow with radio frequency which has a distance of 250 feet and it does not have to be line of sight. Even goes through walls.
Got mine and the display wouldn't show any picture. Recorded voice ok, but no picture?Felt like a piece of junk. I expected better for that price.
I'm sad to say that I've owned this router for about 3 months now and I'm very disappointed with it. After upgrading the firmware and trying to setup my entire network with static IPs I feel like I've done almost all I can do to work around the issues with this router. Normally I read reviews before I buy something but I used a WRT54G router before this. That router was great but I needed something running 802.11a since I own a Windows Media Extender(xbox360). The router will not hold a steady wireless connection for more than an hour or so. But what's worse is it's LAN routing. The router just seems to stop working on the LAN side however will hold it's WAN settings. Meaning the router will get an IP from my ISP but will not resolve local IPs so I cannot even see my router from the computer. It makes it impossible to do anything, so I end up having to reset the modem to factory default. This only happens when I make port changes though.Also it aggrivates me to see that there are even a few positive reviews. Either the reviewers work for cisco or they are just a linksys fanboi. I actually love cisco/linksys products. But not this one. This thing is a piece of garbage and I hope everyone reads up on this before they buy it. BE WARNED!!!
Very pleased with this cd player. Runs forever on one battery. Sound quality is good. Easy to use controls. The compression software that came with this model works better then good. Great for language tapes and such. Easily book marked making it simple to go back a few seconds. The controls are a little too easy to activate so watch what you lay on top of it. The cats are always turning it on if I leave it on a chair!
I've had my DVD player for over 5 months and it has performed flawlessly even considering my 8 year old daughter uses it daily and plays her CD's out of it too. One can spend a few hundred more for a DVD player but bear in mind you will not recieve a better picture/sound regardless of price, just a bunch of whistles and bells.
i am not sure even how to rate this turn table! casue i am fresh to RECORDS and though this was a good starting point! its even hoked up to an old 6 year old AMP with 2 channels only. i am looking and reading more - some say the next step isDenon DP-29F Analog TurntableorDenon DP-200USB Fully Automatic Turntable with MP3 Encoderbut this one is sturdy -
I've been using computers for 12 years and continue to do so with AT LEAST 7 hours of "keyboard" time. I have used countless keyboards and have to admit I am not too fond of Microsoft products. However, this keyboard simply works as it intended to. The engineers at Microsoft put some great thought into this keyboard in terms of the shape and natural positioning of the hands.About six months ago I had sharp pains on my wrist and my doctor actually prescribed me specifically to use this keyboard along with an optical mouse as she had good results with her prior patients. She was dead on right.I've been using it for six months and the pains are now gone. It took me about a day or so to adjust to the split format. The split layout promotes proper typing and the reason why it took me so long is because I type some keys with my right hand, when I'm supposed to do it with my left hand. No big deal.This is the only keyboard I am using, home and office. It's about time Microsoft gets something right...
I bought the Zune because I didnt want to buy the Ipod. The only problems i had is that it does not come with a portable power unit, so you have to plug it in to your computer in order to charge it. Also if you wanna see movies you have to download them. There's a way around that put you need another software to sync with it. I bought an external harddrive and created a file and download it as an MPEG-4. Other than that I think this is a very good device.
I bought this player, and at first I was a little sceptic, but once I got it out of the box, it took me around five mintues to hook it up, and download music onto it. Its great, and it doesn't skip because there are no moving parts. I use it while I'm mowing the lawn (and the headphones seem pretty nice to me, Very loud when turned up) and I have no problems.Its light, the interface is easy to understand, and it comes with everything you need except for the MP3s. I would recomend this to anyone, in my opinion, its better than any other music device on the market, and an all around great value.
They did what they were supposed to do. I bought this cable to watch movies from my netbook on my TV. Works Great
Truly amazing sound quality using the optical out to my amp. The range is just ear candy. Well worth the price and then some. Buy it!
I have had this mp3 player for about a month and i have found some good things about it and some bad things.Pros:- It has a great price for a great value. First it comes with a carrying case and 30GB for only $200 (unlike an ipod 4Gb $250?)- I found that the headphones it comes with have better sound quality then your average $20 headphones.- It has many variations of sound effects you can have on it For example you have and equlizer that you can customize or it already has some settings you can have on it. also there are environment sound effects that can make it sound like its playing in a Indoor arena, garage, cancert hall, bathrom hall, and many more.- The balck light works great. Every time you touch a button it will go on and when your not touching a button it will turn off whatever you programed it to (3, 5 ,15 ,30 ,60 seconds).Cons:- The screen easily scratches (but the scratches are not noticble you havre to be in direct sunto see it and its not thta noticble or a problem)- It does not have any games unlike the ipod- The headphones phomy black stuff around can come off kind of easy if in your pockect or bag and if you loose it the heaphones become very uncomfotable and they will easily fall out.- It is bigger then an ipod but it is still smaller then a cd player- To replace the battery is $50 and it takes about 3 hours to chargeI do recomend getting this MP3 player. So far a really like it and i do find it better then an ipod
I needed a way to remotely reset computers that automatically log weather data at different locations. The 9258T does the job nicely. I have only had the device installed for a month and already had one instance where the one data logging computer froze. I was able to restart the computer using the 9258T over the Internet from over 2000 miles away.FYI - the description does not mention each of the four individually controlled outputs can be set to default to ON or OFF.
First off, I bought this particular pendrive cuz I thought it looked unique and pretty. What can I say, I'm shallow. But boy was I disappointed. Don't get me wrong, it was still cute. Just looks like a toy you'd give a five year-old. Cheap plastic casing with cartoon-like graphics. I've had it for about a month and the paint's already chipping off. The device is longer and thinner than normal pendrives, so I always feel like it might snap in half or something at the slightest provocation. And I don't find it to be any faster or more reliable than other regular ol' pendrives. So bottom line, you could probably get the same quality flash with better sturdier casing at a similar price elsewhere.
Product was high grade and worked great to connect my HTPC to my 42 780p Plasma TV. I have no complaints ans would recommend it to anyone.
I'm an amateur online video producer. I create short product review and sales videos on my network of websites. I started out by making videos from my webcam, but realized that the sound quality was subpar.I decided to change my equipment setup to improve the quality of my videos. I went with a DV camera with an external mic.I decided to purchase the Azden wireless mics after I saw a video review of the mics on YouTube. I've been using the mics for over a year now, and am very impressed with their quality. Most of my videos are shot inside in the same location, so I don't have a lot of environmental considerations to account for.I recommend these mics to anybody doing video. Sound quality is one of the factors that's easily overlooked, but makes a big impression on the video.
This is the second Panasonic system I have owned, and just like the previous one, I found that the sound is a little muffled (especially when compared to a Sony system). Also the sound output level is barely sufficient for watching DVDs (it is not uncommon to turn the volume all the way up when watching a movie). Other than that the unit looks great, especially with the tall speaker stands, the bezel is very attractive, and the remote is quite nice looking too, except for the large battery compartment.
I changed my speedstream wireless modem/router to the DLink because i needed to configure some parameters that where not available at the speedstream and it was a great surprise the easy way to configure the first time the ADSL service with this product.All the features are useful. The configuration could be more user friendly but is ok.Recently i bougth another to change a friend speedstream + linksys wireless and the results where excellent. More stability and wireless range.All DLink producs i have bought are quality and a good experience.
I guess it pays to splurge a little. This filter makes a huge difference in outdoor pictures, I never realized how cheaper filters were ruining the quality of my pictures. I love this filter and will order some more for my other lenses! Highly recommended.
This thing is kind of chunky but it gets cool points for looking like a spaceship. Works like a charm.I lost the power adapter and had to buy a whole new one because it won't work without one. The new one I bought,Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Mobile Hub F5U701-BLK, had the same power adapter and was able to work without it, so now I've got both.The F5U701 is smaller and cuter, but it's also so light that it won't sit flat on the desk. I'd recommend either one, depending on what you need.
Gentlemen,The Microsoft Wireless USB adapter MN-510 which I purchased from you is a worthless piece of Junk...It would not work, It would not install and when I contacted Microsoft about some help to get it to work they refused to do anything because it was a discontinued Item...If you would like to have me send it it back to you, and you would return my money that would be fine...
After buying and trying several cameras over the last year, I can finally say that I've found the right camera for me. Beautiful pictures, fast action -- super-fast start up and minimal shutter lag, solid feel, and excellent zoom picture quality.Additionally, it uses AA batteries (recommend rechargables), gets plenty of pix out of them and of course, there's 9 megapixels of info to play with.I've only been playing for a week or so, but I've used in low-light restaurant situations, on the streets of New York at night, in the car and sitting on the couch at home all with no flash and the pictures look great. It's not a miracle-worker, but these are the best low-light pix I've seen.Daylight and flash pix look amazing. Bright broad daylight pix in the park on 'Auto' mode turned out perfectly balanced. (love the Histogram feature in manual mode for balancing more complex shots - basically a small waveform monitor on the lcd screen. Awesome!)Manual controls are a bit tough to memorize - focus requires touching two buttons - but what else to do with a point-and-shoot of this size?But, it HAS all the manual controls - unlike most digital cameras of this size.I've tried Olympus, Canon, Nikon, Pentax and even another Fuji. To say I am pleased is an understatement.Is it perfect? Nope. Eats power. But, better to have more rechargeable AAs than to have to carry around a charger for a dang proprietary battery.And, Consumer Reports is right, this camera has amazing image quality.
There is nothing like a monster cable.They last forever and put out sound like no other cable.Monster is #1!
I am very pleased with this camera. The quality of the pictures is excellent. I am especially impressed with the optical zoom. Even when fully zoomed in (10X), the resolution is amazing. The various modes (portrait, scenery, night scenery, sports, etc) are super helpful - takes the guess work out of manually choosing the right settings for various occasions. Overall, it's very easy to use. I have gotten numerous compliments on this camera because of the great pictures it takes.
terrible scans (the paper shifts causing crooked or wavy scans plus scan quality is poor), terrible OS - contantly crashes or even hangs up my pc, terrible tech support. my old Vx worked great for many years- even though it was just black and white and the tech support was almost useless - but it's was not compatible with XP so i had to get rid of it. do NOT buy the XP100 unless you really need more stress in your life.
Purchased two of these units from Amazon. Both died within a few days of routine use. Attempted to contact the "manufacturer", Telespial, for several months. They do not provide a telephone on their web site, only a contact form and an email to which they do not respond.Finally I found a telephone number elsewhere on the net and began leaving messages. After several months, I received an email from the company and successfully obtained an RMA to return them for repair.Again I heard nothing for several months. Finally after many more emails and phone calls, one of their technicians emailed to say "yes they are dead, but now they are out of warranty and you will have to pay for new ones".I began trying to contact Telespial the first month I purchased the Trackstick Pro units and they simply did not respond until the warranty had expired, and I pointed this out to them when they told me they would not stand by their products. This is a very, very poor way to do business and I would not recommend anyone purchase anything from them.Incidentally: I also have a "regular" Trackstick. It still works, although poorly. The batteries only last a very short time, approximately 1 day, and the GPS will only lock on if it has a _very_ clear view of the sky.
A very good value considering that these OEM cartridges cost about three times as much. Will continueto purchase as needed.
I really do like this TV/DVD/CD, but I was disappointed with the radio. Maybe the location of the unit is not optinimal, but I don't get very many stations in good, most have static. I do live on Long Island, not too far from the city, so there are alot of radio stations, and I can usually pick up many without static, but not on this unit. The TV works perfectly, so does the DVD and CD. Its very easy to use. The picture is fantastic, and the TV screen swivels in any direction, which is really nice. The screen is also a nice size, easy to see from anywhere in my kitchen. The only other thing that's a pain is the screen's locked postion faces the counter rather than facing up so it's harder to keep clean. But overall, I really am happy with the TV and I do recommeded it.
I'm not an audiophile, but decided to buy earphones for playing music in the evening when the TV is on in the next room. I bought these phones because of their price and frequency response numbers. Once I figured out that these fit on the back of the head, I found them very comfortable. There are no provisions for size adjustment, however. If you have a head bigger or smaller than average, or lots of hair, you may have a problem adjusting these headphones for a good fit. Some headphones snag on the user's hair. I had no such problem since I have no hair.The sound produced by these headphones is good, not fabulous but more than acceptable. For the price, they're probably as good as any in the price range. On some songs, like one by Misty Edwards, I could actually hear her taking breaths during the song. I also heard some extra instrumental sounds not evident through my computer's speakers.Voices have good quality with these headphones, but sometimes voices are overwhelmed by the instruments.So far sounds have been clear and crisp with no static. Volume is adjusted with a lever on the headphone cord. Looking for concert hall quality sound? Pass on these. If you're just looking for a decent pair of headphones for a reasonable price, these may satisfy.
I bought the JVC GR-DVF31 Dec 15 and have since used it to run tests in different settings, at twilight with an orange sunset, and also to record the Tournament of Roses Parade. For the sunset, I recorded with and without the Twilight setting.I could not tell the difference, but both reproduced the reddish-orange clouds perfectly.Like many videophiles I prefer to manually adjust the focus, white balance and exposure, all of which are possible with this camera and perform admirably. I am equally impressed with the automatic setting which does these things for you. I used this setting for the Rose Parade, which was a partly cloudy day, and the camcorder performed beautifully. Focus is so quick, it even kept up with my pans. Color detail was reproduced very acurately, even when the clouds blocked out the sun. Variable zoom speed is a bonus. Digital Image Stabilization was only noteworthy when I moved the camera around slowly, otherwise not much difference. Digital Zoom is good up to 64x and allowed me to see a license plate off a car that I couldn't see with the naked eye; past that is pretty useless. Speaker was a nice bonus, since I only had a S-Video cable and needed it to hear the audio. I haven't been able to judge the sound quality accurately, but the marching bands sounded pretty good through the little speaker. Definitely recommend 2 hour battery. As a test, I would turn the unit off when nothing interesting was happening, then see how fast it took to power on, flip out the nice and big 3&quot; LCD screen and start taping. It passed with flying colors. Very fast. Lightweight design meant I could hold it above the crowds, aim the LCD screen down at me and tape the action without any shakiness. Well, until my arm got tired, anyway. The controls for zooming and the dial to access the menu could all be done with one hand, provided the hand strap was secured tightly enough.The quality of still pictures is fairly questionable. The few stills I took were not under good lighting conditions, but details still came out fairly well. Hooking to the computer required I pull out a device I had already linked to COM1 (a pocket organizer cable), since my computer (PC) couldn't find it on COM2. Have not done video downloading yet, but prospects are favorable, considering the time it took to download and check out the stills.I have one caveat: the lens cap has a hook on it for hanging onto the handstrap while in use, but sticks out just a little too closely to the lens when putting it on. So be careful. Repeated use could eventually scratch the lens.For ease of use, the terrific automatic settings and the price I would recommend this camcorder. I also looked at the Canon Elura, but found the viewfinder to be next to impossible to see through and manipulate controls at the same time. Also much more expensive (as of this writing).
I have had this Toshiba DVD/VCR combo for about two months and I am exteremely satisfied with it so far. My old Philips DVD/VCR was of really poor quality and the VCR tape would get stuck every time and ruin my VHS tapes. Please stay away from the Philips combo.
I just got the zune less than 24hours ago. And i must say i like it. But this is my first mp3 player. I'm not into electronics like that. The only thing about this that i dont understand is how to control the volume
I use this in Chicago, back and forth from the city to the suburbs. I get far better reception with this transmitter than I did with my previous one (a Belkin). It's not 100% intuitive to use, even though it has only 3 buttons but a handy instructions tag on the cord solved any confusion I had.With my old FM transmitter, the sound was a little bit hollow but I don't have that problem with this one at all. It sounds great. Two thumbs up!
I purchased this item to feed 3 TV tuners in my system. I hooked it up with no troubles and off I went. Like a previous review, the item I received was made by Holland [in a silver & red case] - a different vendor than the one pictured. Initially I was concerned but all worked fine. I recommend this item.
There is no mention in the manual or website that this mouse only works with Win2K or WinXP. I think this should definitely be told to the customer upfront. I can use it on my daughter's computer, but it stinks that I can't use it on mine.
Remarkable unit. Was reluctant to buy it because of its fixed focus lens, but video is surprisingly sharp at any distance--and the 2x digital zoom splendidly "enlarges" without disappointing image breakdown! Shot and viewed often for over a week on the same two AA cells. Video played back on a good TV system yields all but compact-CD sound. Panned from a moving car, through the windshield, and still got sharp video without blurring/shadowing. If you can see something, even in really low light, you can record it. SO easy to use. Bottom line: Yields better results than an $800 videocam I bought several years ago...and this one REALLY does fit in a shirt pocket. Don't hesitate. Buy one. You'll love it! MORE (11/18/08): There's a new version which a friend purchased who complained that with its built-in rechargeable battery, if you're out at some event and the battery goes dead, you're done! Much better to have the unit described above which uses double-A cells, which can be replaced in 15 seconds. I never go anywhere without double-A's in my back pocket.
I bought the Roady2 because it has a built in wireless FM modulator. That works OK if you are in the middle of nowhere. When you get close to a big city, (NYC, Washington D.C., Baltimore, etc.) forget it! You won't find a station without interference.The SA10003 is the solution.Piece of cake to install (if you've ever wired anything on a car). I know, it doesn't provide digital sound, it still sounds great, crystal clear with NO interference.It installs behind the dash (do yourself a favor and run your satellite antenna cord behind the dash as well.) so all you see is 3 wires sticking out of a hole that you drill (choose a location wisely, preferably close to where your receiver is mounted.) In addition to the audio plug, it also has a power plug that supplies the 6 volt power to your portable XM unit. No need for those annoying lighter plugs and cassette adapters.Thinking that such an easy, affordable solution sounded too good to be true, I only bought 1 to try it out. Well, I'm about to buy 5 more.
It's built well, it fits on the belt, it holds extra cards and a spare battery, but the Canon G12 neck strap confounds it. If you don't use the neck strap, then there's probably no problem. If, on the other hand, you're on a boat or a building and want the strap, you'll probably have to come up with someplace else to put it when you take the camera off your neck.Oh: and it doesn't take very good pictures.
Go to Google videos and search for "how to pick kensington lock". Maybe Kensington has improved the product since then. I don't know.
The product summary states:"All the hardware for bracketing the speakers on the wall is included."This is not the case except for the center channel speaker. I had to buy the wall brackets separately for another $50 or so.The speakers sound very good and I'm happy with them but if you intend to wall mount them keep in mind the brackets will cost you extra, and you must by them directly from Harman Kardon.
This is a great product that works with the psp! and alot cheaper than the sony brand.
Excellent, high quality wide angle lens, fit my Panasonic GS500 easily. Does vignette at wide angle on my camera, I crop out with photo editing software. No distortion or perimeter blurring through entire range. Very pleased, extends the capabilities of my camera many-fold.
These headphones are quite comfortable. The cord is very long, like three times longer than what I need. However the only thing I do not like about these headphones are they are rather heavy. After wearing them for only a short while, my neck begins to hurt and I get a headache. I need to try and make them not put so much pressure on my head when they are worn. Other than that, they produce very nice sound, and do not crush my ears at all.
This card, when it worked at all, was a hit-or-miss proposition. Many times, I would have to repair the connection, switch preamble modes, or restart the computer to get it to see either the Belkin wireless router or the Linksys wireless router. This was even when the router was no more than 20' away.Second, it was impossible to get the card to work with my Toshiba laptop. After downloading three versions of the driver (there are 4), one finally worked, but was unable to pick up the school network, which is nice & strong.If the card is removed from, or falls out of, its USB slot, it is not uncommon for Windows to "forget about" the card, and ask you to reinstall the driver upon putting it back in.I finally smashed the card against the wall. It works as well now as it did then. If I could give this thing zero stars, I would.
I searched to find high quality coaxial cable. I found this and was really pleased with the product. It is obviously well made. Thick and sturdy but still flexible enough to work with.
This unit Sounds great and is easly controled w/one hand while on the belt clip. No arm band provided though. includes FM stereo w/8 presets and manual tunning mode (yea). Headphones are in-ear type and sound very good: by way of comparison Sony MDR-G63 sportphones sound just slightly better. WinXP's Media Player 9 recognizes the Rio and can transfer songs, delete songs and format the player: but be careful as I somehow deleted all my songs once.Included software seems OK (I only had the unit 24 hours.)There's a firmware (software) upgrade available: The upgrade wasso easy I did'nt realize it was done and almost did it again.256MB = about 60 songs at a 128-192bps (Medium high bitrate).Now I just need a cheap SD mem card (It takes up to 1Meg of SD/MMC memory). And there's the rub. Once you get used to having your music on demand you'll wnat more, more, more.I gave 4 stars only because I have nothing to compare it to.MK
I purchased this printer from Amazon on March 29, 2005. I used it mainly to print recipes from Microsoft Word. I rarely print photos. I'd guess that I print, on average, about 20 pages per month tops. The printer is not heavily used.Anyway, the black ink cartridge was getting low and the printer allows you to continue printing until the ink cartridge "runs out" when it then prevents you from printing anything (as a side note, I put the words "runs out" in quotes because Epson has now settled a class-action lawsuit that claims the printer prevents you from printing anything when there is sufficient ink in the cartridges). While there was still ink in my black cartridge, it just stopped printing. It would act like it was printing, but no ink would appear on the page.I couldn't clean the print heads. The printer wouldn't allow me to since it claimed the ink level was getting low.I replaced all the ink cartridges (very expensive... about $70) only to find the printer still wouldn't print anything even after cleaning the print heads many times (each time uses up A LOT of expensive ink). I called Epson Support (sounds like it's been outsourced to India) and was told that they will charge me $9.95 for help since the printer is no longer under warrantee. I refused the help.I then googled "C86 printer stopped printing", etc., and found that TONS of people have this same problem. If the printer is under warrantee, Epson typically replaces it. If it's not under warrantee, they tell you that it's time to buy a new printer. The biggest problem I've found is this is a "throwaway product" that isn't designed to last. MANY people have reported that the product lasts only about as long as the warrantee does.
I have nearly 4,000 classic rock, classic jazz, classic blues, and classical numbers in my collection, but I rarely listened to them because it was inconvenient to do so. It would take a half hour or longer to find the CD I wanted, and then I had to connect 30 feet of headphone cable from my CD player (in my bedroom) to my living room sofa, where I listen to music.The iPod Shuffle changed all that. I bought it to use at the gym and for jogging, where a regular iPod wouldn't do. And I wanted something small. Once I got all my music into my computer using the excellent iTunes software that's part of the iPod Shuffle system, suddenly every piece of music I own was instantly at my fingertips. Cool!There are, however, a few rough spots with the iPod Shuffle. First, the battery. The battery is unremovable, except by Apple technicians, which means you need to send your unit in to do it, and that will set you back 60 bucks. Also, the battery is programmed to be charged 144 times. Then it dies. So if you attach the Shuffle to USB cable to change your playlist, that counts as a charge. So in order to conserve battery life, you must limit changing playlists to the times when the battery has run down, which it does in about 12 hours (which is okay but not great). So you really can't change your music selections as often as you wish if you don't want your battery to die prematurely.Another rough spot: Apple advertises the iPod as perfect to use at the gym. Well, at the gym, many of us sweat, and the little Shuffle cap that protects the USB connector doesn't have a rubber gasket to prevent sweat from leaking inside. When I removed the cap the other day to recharge my Shuffle, I found the USB connector had a significant amount of rust from my sweating. I've only been using it for about two weeks.Yet another rough spot is with the iTunes software. It's an elegant and simple program, but it's a memory pig. I have 512 megabytes of RAM on my desktop computer, and when I'm loading music into iTunes, there's no memory left to use other programs. When I tried, iTunes went haywire and started screwing up my playlists.Still, this is a marvelous little gadget in its first iteration. And hopefully these problems will be ironed out in the future.
01. Excellent aesthetics02. Excellent Sound quality03. Produces great bass with such small speakers04. Separate control for volume, bass and trebleOverall great speakers for MP3 playerodel: MX5020
Bought several of these little cases. I use them for hard drives and wire connections. If you have more than one connection for your laptop, keep them in these cases to make it easier to find and sort.
This SDHC card is one of the best values around. I use them for personal use and for business use and have been using a few for about four months of heavy usage with no problems.CONS:- NonePROS:- Great price per GB for a class 6 card- Class 6 card (high speed) so excellent for camcorders and cameras, storage in laptops/netbooks, etc-Worry free...I've deployed 17 of these for business purposes and have had zero problems to date
The Iogear USB Hub and Card Reader is great for simplifying the mess of cords, cards, and clutter on one's desktop! The AC power (not just USB-powered) assures that it has enough oomph to power up just about any USB device.
I just purchased this item - I am returning it. Tigerdirect has been great however, the product does not accept .wma files with licensing. So, if you download a song from a digital music store - you can sync it but it will not play because it doesn't support the licensing file. If this is not an issue - the buttons worked but, there was a slow response time from pressing them and the unit responding. Features were good but product definitely came up short!!
The only complaint that I have is that my computers see this as a usb 1 device so every time i switch between them I get the annoying this device can perform faster notification.Other than that it works well.
Love this little antenna, easy to set up and instantly got full HD local stations. I cannot believe I have been paying so much for cable.
I rate the DB8 antenna at at 5 stars. I bought this HDTV DB8 Multi-directional antenna as I live out in the country in Mississippi 15 miles from the nearest town. Currently the area has no cable service, TV or computer. I chose the outdoor antenna because it has the potential to bring in a clearer digital picture than a Satellite dish and the DB8 delivers the High Definition 1080p (when transmitted from the station which is not always the case in my neck of the woods, mostly 480i, 720i or 1080i). However Blu-Ray Dvd's are always in 1080P. My DB8 is mounted on a high mast properly grounded in two places. The antenna is grounded (split cable w/ground block avilable at Amazon.com) and the mast itself is grounded. The result is an exceptionally beautiful picture demonstrating the full potential of my Sharp TV. The DB8 digital HDTV antenna is very light weight and poses little wind resistance (no extruding tubes) compared to the regular higher weight analog/digital antenna's many aluminum tubes bristling out. The DB8 does pick up analog signals, not well, but come June 12 09 that point becomes academic and many stations will cut off their analog TV signals on 17 Feb. anyway. If you are looking for a multi-directional antenna that will reach out 80 miles or more and still perform, the DB8 from Amazon is an excellant choice.
This Memory Stick is a better buy than the OEM Sony item and I have found it fully compatible with my Sony Vaio PCG-GR390 (laptop). No complaints. I use it with a Sony DSC-S85 camera.
The item was received in a timely manner and was in good condition. The item is light and seems durable. Very convenient for times when you need a quick ipod or iphone charge. Only negative I can say is the cord is fairly short.
I gave this book three stars becauseI loved Lin Carter's actual writing style.I'd always thought of him as a hackhowever he writes quite beautifully.The problem is I wanted to love the novel& wanted it to be more creative and imaginativethan it was. It was very swashbucklingand perhaps had he chosen to writeabout Pirates it would have been moresatisfying.The opening is the greatest.He makes the events that catapultour hero into another world extremelyrealistic and I only wish the entire novelcould have been as brilliant.I have not given up on Mr. Carter thoughfor the Green Star series soundsas if it might be more fantastic.But please don't get me wrongthis is a very likeable and well writtenfantasy novel and most especiallyif you love those old Tyrone PowerErrol Flynn movies.
I purchased the transcription transcriber not really knowing what to expect. I received it exactly when they said I would, within a week. I am very pleased with the product.
My light arrived today, and I was very pleased with what I got. The build quality isn't stellar, but hey based on the price I'd say anyone who complains is a fool. I was actually surprised by how solid it felt. Even though the stand isn't solid metal, it doesn't feel like it's going to break on me any time soon.The thing I like most about this light is that it doesn't put out a noticeable amount of heat! The heat is always an issue with continuous lighting sources, as you don't want your subject to be uncomfortable. I personally worked in a studio for two years where we used three large soft boxes, and if we left them on for a 15 minute shoot it felt like standing on the sun. This light doesn't have nearly as much power as that set-up but it's perfect for fill light in portraits or even as a primary light.It does the job very well and I have been immensely pleased with the photos I've taken with it so far. I would make this purchase again in a heartbeat. You really can't beat this deal.
I must offer some comments here, since... myself, I could not figure out why Hewlett Packard stopped manufacturing this very clever and productive item. The answer is: "high resolution digital cameras". There is no longer any reason to use hand held scanners, which were made before reasonably priced digital cameras became available. Therefore, I give the Capshare one star, as clever for its time, but now an obsolete artifact, useful only for museum displays. Or possibly, at this current asking price of $550, has the legendary HP Capshare become a collectors' item?And there were several drawbacks to using a Capshare, which a camera will overcome. I purchased one of these Capshare devices, which I wore out, literally. (The electrical contacts of the buttons went intermittent.) My Capshare could capture a grey-scale (black and white) bit map image of a page, and transfer the image through its infra-red (IR) port to my Windows98 Ricoh Magio netbook, which would OCR the image with HP's bundled software, at 98% accuracy. Amazing technology, for its time! However, a complete Capshare scan of a page required a minute or three, with some manual dexterity. Scanning was similar to running a squeegee around a window. You needed to make one continuous motion that moved the Capshare's narrow, four inch wide scanning head over every part of the paper page. Scanning a curved surface was impossible. The paper needed to be absolutely flat, to make close contact with the scan head. Any hesitation in movement, or a bump from a wrinkle or speck of dirt, would lift the head and terminate the scan. The required pressure would come close to tearing a thin sheet of paper. If the entire page was not scanned in one serpentine sweep, the Capshare's firmware would not be able to "stitch" the convoluted scan back into the original image of the printed page. You were required to capture a contiguous area of a page in only one scan, with no option to merge more than one scan of the same page. And that software processing time to "stitch" the image back together, could amount to twenty to forty seconds of waiting. And then, to conserve memory, some manual button pressing might be needed, for preliminary trimming of the image, inside the Capshare. That consumed more time, working the buttons, guesstimating the page margins, on that tiny screen. In contrast, a digital camera can capture the image of a page, in an instant, and in color, both text, photos, and diagrams. Software is now capable of correcting any keystone distortions in a snapshot, and saving both photos and diagrams along with the OCR'd text. The Capshare was only gray-scale, and it could only capture crisply defined text. Any photos or line drawings, even if in black and white, would be saved in a Capshare's memory as indecipherable, pixilated blobs. If you work where you might need images of diagrams, go with a digital camera. The HP Capshare was clever for its time, but only a partial solution to the problem of capturing text AND photos, with line drawings and diagrams.On YouTube, there are some fascinating videos of robotic machines that can digitize a book, automatically, at a fairly fast pace. The book is held open, at an angle slightly larger than 90 degrees. Each page is turned with pneumatic blowers and grippers. When the pages briefly stop moving, two digital cameras, each focused on a different page, snap photos. For three dimensional objects, there are other devices and software that make it possible for a camera to photograph the label or artwork wrapped around the circumference of a bottle, or a cylindrical work of art, and OCR any text.Handheld scanners are history! Or can anyone suggest a purpose that I have overlooked?
In past years Dupage County (just outside of Chicago) had a mosquito abatement program. For some reason this year perhaps because of budget constraints that have abandoned the program for this year. With that said I had to find alternatives since West Nile is alive and well in our area. I looked into the mosquito magnet and after reading the reliability issues I opted against it. I then looked into bug zappers (I grew up with one in MI and it worked extraordinarily well) I decided on the Stinger 40 based on the design and it is a decision that I am very happy to have made. As I speak I can hear it zapping away and for the naysayers that say these things don't work I would like to invite over to clean it out of all the mosquito carcasses that I empty every few days (easy use compressed air) My best advice for those who have trouble with these is to make sure you are at least 25 feet from a deck or a patio. The zapper with the attractant will give you tremendous results just be sure to follow the manufacture recommendations...
Panasonic quality shines through in this unit. From the easy set up to the great picture quality, this is a winner!Be careful of those no-name brands, their quality does not match up to Brands like Panasonic.
A NICE HANDY CAMERA FOR GENERAL USE, INDOOR SNAPSHOTS AND CLOSE OUTDOOR SHOTS.PROBLEMS:EATS BATTERIES LIKE A GANG OF TEENAGERS RAIDING THE ICE BOX.FOCUS IS "IFY", INDOORS WITH FLASH IT MAY LOOK GOOD ON THE REPLAY, BUT WHEN YOU DOWN LOAD THE PHOTOS THEY ARE FUZZY.IN DOORS WITH FLASH YOU BETTER BE CLOSE TO THE SUBJECT OR THE PHOTO WILL BE DARK.ALL IN ALL AFTER YOU GET USETO IT, ITS A NICE LITTLE CAMERA. SIMPLE TO USE AND HANDY. YOU JUST HAVE TO STAY WITH IN ITS LIMITATIONS. WELL MADE AND SOLID. JUST CARRY A LOT OF EXTRA BATTERIES
It took a while to get the drivers working, but even after I did, my Lattitude only sometimes recognizes the USB devices I plug into it. For some reason, if I plug a flash drive into first, it ends up recognizing any device I plug into it later.
Fits like a glove, colors are great. Easily works in my bag. What more could you ask for?
This is not for a cook out. I have read some negative reviews. This is perfect for a hotel room.it charges my ipod perfect so I clueless on what others are talking about. Great for traveling!nice crisp sound
I use this to house Seagate Barracuda SATA drive, using the USB connectivity and it is fantastic. I have not run performance tests for the speed, or taken drive temperature to assess it's cooling ability, but I am very pleased with the performance.Yes, it is larger than most enclosures, but I will accept that for the quiet and cool performance. It is superquiet, and I often forget that it is on, and with a large fan and air channels for circulation, I suspect it is about as cool as an enclosure can be.It was easy to connect and setup. The power switch is convenient, and perfect for a back-up drive that does not need to be powered on at all times.Very happy with this, will buy Antec products in the future.
I ordered this a replacement for an older model 1 gb flash drive I used for a couple of years. I have been using the Cruzer for about a month and have no complaints. The U3 programs make searching and organizing folders a breeze. I haven't used the U3 software to its fullest extent, but this was definately a great purchase. So long as it continues operating as expected I can see nothing wrong with this drive.
I bought this item in November as a holiday gift for my grandmother. It never worked. I spent hours on hold and speaking with Ceiva customer support and they could not fix the problem. I finally returned the item to Amazon for a full refund. My grandmother was confused and disappointed with all the activity surrounding her gift. To make matters worse, Ceiva continues to bill me the monthly charge for their service even though I have cancelled it. I have tried email and phone communication to no avail. I strongly recommend not purchasing this item!
These earphones are not worth the money. There is absoultly no base tone at all. I tried inserting them according to their instructions, and there was still no base tone. I tried using them with different mp3 players and the sound was all the same. I returned them for credit and bought the Bose in ear phones. They sound great.
Well there was nothing in the description about how there was some sticky stuff covering the entire black color parts of the device. I was not too happy about having to work for something that I bought. I would have liked it more if in the description it had told me about the issue.I also would have like to know how thick the wire was with the lock, in addition to knowing that it came with one irreplaceable key.
It has a brush on one end and a cleaning pad on the other. The brush is like any other brush, but the cleaning pad is supposed to be moist, but there is nothing moist about my one and it just does not do the job it is supposed to do: cleaning!
Obviously the GPS isn't included, but you will notice in the picture, in the lower left, there is a square-ish looking component with 4 screw holes and a notch cut out. This piece is used to permanently attach the cradle mount holder to the dash, or elsewhere in the car.The kit does not come with this piece.After thoroughly re-reading the description, I realized nowhere does it say that this piece is included, so it's really my fault for not paying close enough attention to the description.I had a use for this piece and was disappointed it wasn't included.Included are 3 pieces: the suction mount and permanently attached flexible arm, the cradle, and the visor mount.Also, there are no mounting discs for the suction cup, either, but the instructions do references them, as an optional accessory.All-in-all, the device seems to be made well for the money ($19.99). I saw similar devices in the store for more money and they appeared to be made more cheaply, or only-as-well, as this one.I found the cradle in this unit to be a slimmer design than other's I've seen, so if a tight spot for the cradle is a concern, this one may work for you.I gave it 4 stars because it didn't include 25% of what I expected to be in the package.I did this rating because others may be looking for that permanent mount, as I was, and I don't want them disappointed - like I was - that it wasn't included.
It was the perfect bag for my camera. Has plenty of pockets for extra batteries, battery charger.
I needed a scanner mainly for scanning my old prints, negatives and slides. Initially I was going to buy a cheaper photo scanner (Epson 1250), but was disappointed by its poor quality.The 2450 has exceeded my expectations. From prints or negatives, it is producing superb quality scans, and it does it FAST. A few comments from my experience so far:- The scanner comes with an excellent bundle of software. TWAIN is a great product - very user friendly UI for all types of scans (scan to file, print, email, post to the Web). Not too happy with SilverFast though (bad UI and unstable). Photoshop Elements, although a learning curve is needed, is excellent photo editing tool.- Unless you have to print a HiRes photo over 8x10's, use 300dpi: you'll get the same results as higher resolutions, and is much faster (scanning a color print at 300dpi is ~30sec, compared to over 5min at 1600dpi.- If you scan at 1600dpi/48bit, be prepared for huge amount of computer resources for processing the image, both by TWAIN and Photoshop. I have a 2.2GHz P4, 1GB memory, and when I tried to scan a large photo at 1600dpi, about 500MB of memory was used (good thing TWAIN displays how much mem is needed prior to the scan). Photoshop's performance was also degraded.- After some experimentation, I'm getting best results by making some pre-scan enhancements via TWAIN (mainly Gamma & Color adjustments), and add final touches with Photoshop. Assuming you have the time to spend, this will be a fun thing to do, and will feel great when you see that with a decent photo printer you can produce better photos than your originals!- The scanner works fine with XP. Its drivers are not certified by Microsoft for XP, (which means you have to manually install the drivers that come with the scanner), but so far I had no problems.I think this is one of the best buys I made. The only concern I can think of, is its size compared to other scanners (shouldn't be a problem to most of you, unless you live in an apartment in Manhattan as I do...). You can get a scanner at half price or less, but if you need to digitize your photos and slides, this is the way to go.
Did not get Kodak Max, instead recieved regular Kodak CRV3 battery. I thought I was ordering a better version, seller NEEDS to change misleading picture!!
Most reviewers here have hit the proverbial nail on the head regarding Donna Tartt's &quot;The Little Friend&quot;. I only wish I'd read them before I wasted money and time on this rambling, long-winded, unresolved tome. Hire an editor, Donna baby, please!
For several years, I have envied the owners of high end cars equipped with navigation systems. I considered getting an aftermarket in-dash system, but the price was too steep. The StreetPilot III Deluxe is just what I have been looking for. It is a reliable, well-designed, and just plain fun gadget that will please the electronics junkie and the casual user alike.The high resolution screen is gorgeous and remains clearly visible even in bright sunlight. At sundown (automatically calculated by the StreetPilot), the display switches to black and white and can still be read easily without distracting the driver. Operation is very easy once you get the hang of it. The 128 MB data card included with the deluxe version can store maps covering a radius of 500+ miles. It should be adequate for almost all trips. Programming the card is fairly easy, although the software is probably the system's weakest link. The interface is poorly designed but functional.The system's autorouting function works very well, but because it cannot account for traffic volume or terrain, it sometimes underestimates drive time and thus doesn't choose the quickest route. 95% of the time, however, the system chooses the best route, and it has identified new and better directions for several of my most common trips. The vocal prompts are excellent. A sophisticated trip computer is an included feature and is a welcome addition if your car does not have one.I cannot praise the StreetPilot highly enough. In many ways, I think it is superior to an in-dash system, in terms of price and portability (since you can transfer the device between cars). It is the rare gadget that is both useful and fun. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
its up and runing in no time and does what its sposed to do. I dont know how long its gonna last but so far Im really happy with it
this bag is made well, excellent quality, however it really is mini.the larger version was better for my needs, but I would still recommend this product for someone with camera equiptment that is not too bulky.
The dryer comes with a GFCI outlet plug for electric shock protection. It's pretty light so if you are putting it on a clean flat wall surface you don't even need to drill holes in the wall just use double-sided adhesive. it only has two settings for blow drying which is low and high. Convenient to use, compact, does not take too much room on wall, etc. Recommended buy, unless u like three setting hair dryer with cold and hot, you like the oster type design with the on/off button on the wall, or u want to put holes in your wall surface for a more stable hold, etc.
I emailed Cables, Unlimited about the false advertisement, and received this response:"We are truly very sorry for any inconvenience that this has caused you. Somehow, the listing for this item was changed. Since there are other companies selling under 1 listing it can be changed at any time by the company that created it. They do not have to notify other sellers of the change. We thank you for bringing it to our attention. We have removed our listing already.We have issued a full refund back to your account for this order. You will not need to return the cable back to us. If you have any other questions please let us know."I did indeed receive a full refund, but the listing obviously still exists. Be wary.*******Before I start, I want to make it clear I very, very rarely make this sort of exclamation. However, I've never witnessed something as absurd and nonsensical as this.Here's a quick introduction.There are a few types of DVI cables/ports, but I'll only focus on the ones specific to my case -- DVI-I (integrated, meaning both analog and digital) and DVI-D (digital).The difference between these two cables is four little pins by the single long pin on one side. DVI-I has these four pins. DVI-D does not.This product is advertised as DVI-D, meaning it should NOT have the four pins.THISISFALSE.I purchased this on July 1st, and it came in today. After struggling when it wouldn't slide into the port, I peeked at the port and the connector, and lo and behold, my cable HAD THE FOUR PINS.I don't understand why companies falsely advertise. It irks me that consumers can be lied to so easily without any regard from the supplier.This is my first bad review, and it pains me to have to do it. But this terrible menace must be brought to light.(And yes, I know I'm an idiot for not checking the appropriate type of connection beforehand.)
I had a hard time finding a 17 inch lap top computer bag locally. Found this one on Amazon.com. Good price, arrived in a timely manner. Love the bag. It's exactly what I was looking for. In fact found out that my sister bought the same bag for my Mom recently. Computer, cord and mouse fit inside with room to spare.
This is the first time I've ordered this product. It was rush delivered just as promised and I will use this company again.
Thank you very much. My item was cheaper through you than I could find anywhere. I really appreciate it.
This is a must have. The single AA battery lasts and lasts. When you remove the small USB tab it is held in a special slot on the bottom of the mouse. It is an easy installation and works great. I love it.
I use this alarm for a high water alarm I have setup in my basement pump room. When the water gets close to an overflow point in the rain barrel that I have set up, the alarm goes off and I know to start pumping outside. Its good.
It seems wise to introduce magnetic quick release, promoting as instant mount. But the reality is that it is much slower then a conventional quick release, not to mention the potential danger it has.I now understand why this is the only magnetic one in the market.
The hard drive itself is great, easy to use - plugged it in and initialized it on my mac and got it going. I'm one of those people that like to turn my hardware off if its not going to be in use and unfortunately, THE TOUCH SENSITIVE POWER BUTTON DOESN'T FREAKING WORK. It turns off with no problem but powering back up is impossible. I almost cried when I thought my data was gone. (I had to eventually unplug it and plug it back in to get it back on.) As pissed as I was, I have decided to just keep it (don't want to deal with the return) and instead of even using the power button, just "eject" my hard drive and then unplug it when its not in use, and plug it in when I need it. BUT I HAVE TO SAY, I'M VERY VERY WARY OF BUYING SEAGATE AGAIN.
I got mine years ago when they first came out. The style, the soft beauty of whatever sort of rubbery-flocksy kind of finish, the legendary designer and the promised performance was compelling enough to buy.The controls are especially nice, with a precise and quality feel to them. The radio is very heavy for its size, obviously filled with good stuff, the reception is much better than my BMW's radio parked in the same location and it has a nice, quality sound to it. The battery lasts a long time.If played alongside my Sony clock radio of about the same size, the difference is huge and the Tivoli weighs about 3X as much!Mine was to be used as an inside radio, but hasn't been in the house for many years now. It is in the garage, the shop, the yard and even gone fishing. It has acquired a patina of heavy and inappropriate use, a real beater that would not look good in the house at all now.The battery pack finally died after a, has it really been that long?, decade (!) of constant use. I ordered a new one, and an antenna as the old one was broken in half after a fall off a fence.The parts were shipped promptly and now it is as good as new functionally. Nothing will remove the grease, bent grill, fish juice, charcoal smudges, etc.All well worth it, though.
Great construction and the best warranty around. While on the pricier side, they are worth every penny, especially if you can find them at a lower price here on Amazon.
I don't know if laughing or crying. I received this item, unwrapped it, charged the battery, loaded some songs and tried it. It was like 6 pm. That night I tried it and it worked. Next day I took it to the gym and used it for 40 minutes. I didn't hit it on anything or something like that. Then, suddenly, the image on the screen mirrored. It mirrored! all the words and graphics were flipped and looked as if you were looking at them from behind. One minute later all the image blurred. I couldn't read anything in the screen, but it still played music. I noticed it had a reset button on the back, I pressed it. It went back to normal... for a minute! Then the image blurred again and PUFF! it turned off. I got home, tried to charge the battery again, the image on the little screen was in a blur again. I disconnected it from the power: the screen didn't have any image and it didn't played any music. End of story, it worked in my hands for less than 24 hours!!! And the radio? well, I didn't have time to try it! This is definitely the worst item I have ever bought on amazon. Simply, don't buy it !!!!!!
I bought this subwoofer to go with my Yamaha YSP-800 sound bar. Since I've added this subwoofer, the sound is so much better when watching SF or action movies with booming bass sound. The bass that this unit produces is very deep and it can be very loud, shaking the whole floor. It does provide a movie-theater-like experience in your home.The only problem is when I am watching regular TV shows (like news or commercials) that I don't necessarily want booming base, I'd have to walk over to the subwoofer to turn it off, or lower the volume, or navigate YSP-800's complicated menu to disable subwoofer output. There is more expensive YST-FSW100 which will enable the subwoofer to be controlled by the YSP-800 (or any other Yamaha's sound bar models) and I do regret purchasing this unit because of that... So anyone looking to buy this subwoofer with a Yamaha system should expect this subwoofer to provide the same level of convenience as any other manufacturer's standalone subwoofer. Otherwise, though, this subwoofer definitely give you the quality bass sound, and for this price range, it is one of the best you can get.
everybody should own a flipvideo. it is so easy to use! surprising quality for the price. you will not be disappointed!perfect for home movies and making youtube videos
I bought this camera last week and was so disappointed by the poor picture quality. It NEVER produces a good and clear picture. I have owned a Canon 4MP camera, the picture quality is so much better than this Pentax camera. Also, the LCD screen is of low-resolution and very noisy in low-light level. Go buy a Canon camera!
this book was so bad I had to. Amazon.com rating stars have provided me with many great recommendations over the years but this one was way off. This book was one step above (below, maybe some would say, because there is not even a smidgen of sex) a paperback romance. You just wanted to slap all the characters on the sides of their heads and tell them to "get over themselves", they were so unrealistic. The story goes nowhere, the characters lives and their goals are so unrealistic, and the decades of years gaps in the the story make you go "what the?" Skip it...earlier 5 stars must have been submitted by F.O.A. (friends of author :)
Well I should have known better...you have to be running a 15" iMac to get the "27 minutes" of runtime. I get about 3. That's without a monitor. Okay, I've got a pretty beefy tower with 3 hard drives, etc. but I expected a bit more. I will give it the PowerChute software performs well, allowing for a graceful shutdown of the machine. So it's marginal protection, very little runtime, but better than I had before.
after spending MONTHS reading different reviews and asking friends that are into photography about which camera would work for me...i decided on the holga120cfn. if you're absolutely tired of digital photography and interested in experimenting with something else a little more creative, then i would highly recommend this camera. it's cheap, easy to use, and after a few rolls of film you'll get the hang of it. you definitely have to learn to give up all control and let the camera do the magic.this kit comes with absolutely everything you need to start out with. the book it comes with is full of lovely pictures, but i'm sure most of the cost of this kit is in the book itself.i bought the 35mm backing for it so it would be a little cheaper to experiment with 35mm film rather than 120. if you need to save some money, i would say to do the same. have fuuuunnn!
This is a tank! It doesn't look like a light show but the sound quality and ease of operation makes it a winner. Sony make several base models for the car. The give each one certain features allowing the buyer to choose one that fits his needs. It capably drives a Sony 10 disk changer. The Mex1GPcomes with a wireless remote, plays MP3 music and has a state of the art hush quiet amplifier. One very neat feature in this unit is a 1Gb flash memory built into the detachable face allowing transfer of mp3 from your computer to the head unit by simply bringing the detachable face into your home office and attaching via USB cable (supplied). You can store up to 500 songs! Talk about high quality audio, this unit operates quietly wth a 100 Db+ silence. The model number may change, but the Sony head units always keep the precision and quality technology affords.
I do real estate photos - and this camera pano has given me the best photos! I can get the whole room. The pictures are clear and professional looking. Great for landscapes!I love love love this lens!
This keyboard reduced the carpal tunnel symptoms I was experiencing. It took me about an hour to get used to the keyboard and it was worth it. My children don't like to use it because they think it looks geeky and my wrists and hands aren't bothering me anymore. Double bonus worth the money!
profoundly average.i should have listened to my kids. another poorly conceived, indifferently executed product from the folks who brought us Vista. i've had it, it's my last Microsoft anything. nearly 20 years a loyal consumer, what a DUNCE. save your money, you know it, ..... get an iPod.
No problems with the install. All the cables you need to install the amplifier came in the kit. Only thing to not is the cable is not 100% copper it definitely is coated with a different metal...in fact the cables may not be copper at all but my stereo works fine...not experiencing any issues.
I looked at Best Buy, Circuit City, Sears, etc to determine which TV I wanted. Was drawn to this one. Amazon.com was $400-500 less than the aforementioned stores. PLUS - free shipping and no tax. I ordered the TV on a Friday, I was watching it the following Thursday. The HD pic quality is amazing (DLP - It's the mirrors), and if you've not watched NFL, NHL, NASCAR, MLB in HD, you have no idea what you're missing. The back panel was perfect for my needs with 2 HD component cable inputs and 2 HDMI inputs.
good quality - works well - no issues. Good if you need a short cable. Would recommend. Comes in different colors as well.
Ordered my LNT4665F on Monday and Eagle delivered to my house on Friday. Could not believe how fast it made it here with standard delivery. The guys were very helpful and friendly. The tv was in pristine condition and picture quality and ease of use are everything the reviews describe. I had heard the annoyances were the blue light on the front and the boot up/shut down music. Both turn off so not a problem. Connections were easier to get to and clearly marked. I am definitely a fan of both Amazon and Samsung now!
If you absolutely need to look for a particular song you want to hear, then this is not for you. I have a 4G iPod (with view window) and I never even look at it except to find a playlist. Then I put the thing away and zone out. With a Shuffle, you set up your playlist and load. You can play through the list or random play your music. Of course there are always people who stare at their big iPods all the while, looking for specific songs to play, rotating the wheel all over the place and burning up precious energy. Set up your playlists the way you want to hear your songs on iTunes on your computer, load and you'll be good to go!Woof, the lights and buttons and switch takes some getting use to...If you're wondering whether to get the 512 or the 1gig... I don't know if I'd ever listen to 1 gig of music in one sitting before the juice runs out... Believe me, you can get an awful lot of music onto a 512. However if you're also thinking of using the device for file transfers, then the 1 gig would serve both purposes well.A very excellent 2nd iPod for traveling light. And also easy to lose!
"Item arrived worked just long enough for me to throw the box out. Then the mouse decided not to work anymore. Then USB ports quit and keyboard and finally switching from PC to PC quit. I was bummed from the get go because this device also doesn't allow the computer screen to sleep when the PC does so every morning I find my screen flickering because its trying to shutdown. I contacted the seller after the fact and asked them what options I had as far as returning it and they never responded.Junk!"
I've set up a number of houses with entertainment systems and used all different types of speaker wire. Truthfully, I don't have a good enough ear to tell the difference between any of the products I've used. This product is a great value and does the job exactly like it's supposed to. One strand in the coupling is marked with a white line so you can coordinate positive and negative from your speakers to your receiver, but that's standard. They move sound efficiently, what else is there to consider?
The card is really amazing, great price, and performance, but in some games news like CRYSIS run in a low settings, is a best option for gamming and business.
You do not want this printer. Paper pickup is unpredictable, color image is poor (even with new cartridges), and it occassionally just shuts OFF.
I just purchased this bag from amazon for my 15.4" laptop. I don't think it would hold a 17" computer. It is for the price a steal. Lowepro makes great bags. I have one I use for my camera gear also. There is plenty of room but not to large (the bags with wheels are to much). I compared bags at Circuit City and it would cost double for the same features. I really like this one!
Have ancient electrical wiring that defeated earlier versions of the Powerline adaptors. This model worked right off the bat. But at nowhere near specified bandwidth
I do not recommend the Samsung unit. Buy the Toshiba SD2700 which I also own. The SD2700 is hands down the best player on the market for the money.
I used to have a Dlink WBR1310.. it was terrible and I almost gave up on Dlink till I came across this router with all of it's glorious reviews. I have to say, they were absolutely right!PRO:I haven't had one dropped connection yet with PS3 online gaming, downloading and streaming has greatly improved even without the N adapter for my laptop, and it's kind of a bargain for budget gaming routers. (comparatively anyway)It's also very easy to set up and manage controls. It's also pretty attractive :) not cheapy looking.Did I mention not one dropped connection yet?! (It's been a couple of months)CON:The only negative thing about this router seems to be the bright LED lights... but black them out with a marker and you're as good as gold. :)
I just got the V-Modas in the mail today and at first glance they're exactly what I expected them to be: a lower-end ear bud with deep, pounding bass but not much in the way of sound quality. As a hip-hop head, these Modas will be perfect filler headphones until I can afford to buy a classier pair.
About the only thing that could go wrong is if they lined it with ceramic material. It does its job.
It works great in my Rebel XT, Panasonic and Camcorder! So: worth it but it's not exceptional or a five-star category!
I shopped for several weeks to find an affordable yet high-quality mounting system for my surround-sound system. This is it. The package includes all the necessary mounting hardware and is easy to attach to the wall and speakers. They lock into place firmly and look great (well, really you can't see them...but that looks great to me). They are a great buy...although i have read that they are not too good if you will continually adjust them in the future...i don't need to ever change them. I purchased 5.
I purchased this transformer for my time deployed to Iraq, and it works extremely well. I have it hooked up to a coffee maker, and even though the transformer's fuse is rated at 7 or 8 amps, the 10 amp coffee maker still functions soundly with this transformer. That may be a plus or minus depending on your personal application, but for my needs this couldn't be better. Inexpensive, good build quality, and I am a satisfied customer.
While the KD FS170 and KD FS130 (available in a wide range of sizes for both model types) may LOOK exactly the same on the outside... don't be fooled and buy the FS170 unless all you care about is a nice looking screen and very little else.For very little extra money the KD32FS130 gives you:- Better sound... the 130 has two 10w speakers, the 170 has two 5w speakers- More menu options... the 170 has NO menu page for the sound settings AT ALL... the 130 has sound settings such as bass, treble, balance, also a simulated surround sound setting, and auto volume control to keep the volume down when the annoyingly loud commercials come on- More inputs... one additional component and one additional composite output. Also, the 130 has audio outputs for running to an external sound system, the 170 has NO audio outsCuriously, even the 130 is short on features compared to the first Wega I bought a few years ago... unfortunately I dont' know the model number. That TV had an S-video connection on the front panel whereas the 130 and 170 just have composite, also my Wega had picture in picture which I see no mention of for the 130 or 170.Still, if you're going to get a Wega CRT the 130 is the one to get IF you can even still find one. They seem to still be readily available online... however, local stores such as Circuit City and Best Buy only list the 170 anymore. I bought one and only realized after I got it home that it was missing all these extra features.Sony must be really focusing more on HDTV's now and does seem to be 'cheaping out' on their CRT's. The Wega is still great as far as having a really nice picture, but right about now I REALLY wish I still had the one I bought a few years back which was so much better in so many ways. I hope I can find a 130 still at a store as I can't afford to buy the TV outright and had to finance this one.
WOW ! They actually make my trunk swell .. If I had the money, I would by two more..
paid $62 for refurbished well worth the money have paid $150 for some and these are as good or better. Noise reduction is good most sounds are muted.
A lifesaver product for my son. He blew out 2 packpacks in no time because he has so many books and binders etc. I was most concerned for his back and posture. We bought a cheaper brand wheeled case first and it lasted exactly 2 days and ripped at the seams and the wheels tweeked in! But this Jansport bag is awesome, it takes it. The wheels have tread and can handle the load and mileage. And the bag itself expands to meet all his needs. And the telescoping handle is sturdy and secure. Love it, love it and highly recommend it.
Unless you know what you're doing... don't buy from these people. Tne disk would not work on my Panasonic It could'nt be formated. ... I was told to call Microsoft. I decide to take the loss being as it would be a too much trouble to send back. They charge a re stocking fee and then theres the postage. I will never buy from these people again.
i like the fact that it comes with two rechargeable batteries (great for extending the life of the batteries itself). the mouse sensitivity levels are great to use while gaming (which is what this mouse was made for). i have had no problems with the whole wireless thing since gaming peripherals are usually wired. your hand never gets sick of holding it and it is smooth on any surface. just bear in mind that you use a surface that will not wear out the sliding edges on the bottom, because if they wear out sooner than expected you will not enjoy the mouse any more. all in all a good purchase and highly recommended for those that game, otherwise there's no reason to get it. take it from a microsoft mouse user who recently switched over to logitech, i don't regret it one bit!
A corded headset with a cordless phone? Sure. I like to carry the phone in a pocket. The headset makes it easier to hold a conversation than the speaker phone.This headset is perfect for Panasonic cordless phones. Incoming calls are crisp and loud enough, even from cell phones. Callers say my outgoing vocals are great with this headset. I use it with Panasonic KX-TGA600M and KX-TG6511B cordless phones.I think I'll buy another one.It's worth noting that I have used (and like) Plantronics-brand headsets but they are consistently bad with my Panasonic cordless phones. The Plantronics' outgoing volume is low and incoming calls are hard to hear.
I arrive me HP Pavilion dv6215usI requested Pavilion dv6140usI am not happy
This product works great and is a big help in the kitchen. I use it for grating cheese and it saves a lot of time.. I would recommend it to others.
Works with the ipaq.Found out it would sync with my axim when the correct tip is used. It just took a while to connect (as it always does with the axim setup).
Well, I bought one 1.5 years ago. Then it just died. The computer stop seeing it when plugged in, and the disk would spin and spin and would not even turn off. I could not recover any data. The only thing more disappointing than the HDD was the customer service when I tried to troubleshoot the problem / recover the data. NEVER AGAIN!
This product works perfect with my 350z factorie Bose system and very happy with it? So go for it ?
I love this recorder! I never knew how convienient life could be by recording some of my favorite shows to DVD-RAM and watching them in the order and way that I like. This is especially handy for those who enjoy cooking shows.Overall this is the most best system I have found, but I have had issues with finding compatible DVD-R media. The benefit with using DVD-R over DVD-RAM is you can &quot;finalize&quot; the DVD-R's and use them on any DVD player that supports the DVD-R format including computers and some older players.I have used 4 types of DVD-R media with 3 of the varieties not being compatible with this recorder. I have found that the TDK brand of media works every single time and works great on all other DVD players I have tested a finalized disc with.I would highly recommend this unit for anyone who has a TiVo or other DVR and wants to have the same type of functionality of playback while still keeping space on your DVR for more recordings.
This is an amazingly small version of an Ipod that can hold a fair amount of music (about 12-15 CDS or so) and play it back with the really great sound that Apple's much pricier Ipod players have. The great thing about an Ipod is that you can essentially load your CDs onto it though Apple's Itunes software and then use your Ipod to access the CDs or lists of songs you create from these CDs on your computer. The negative of this the Shuffle player is that you basically load down a batch of CDs or lists of songs from your computer and have pretty limited control on how you access them - either just shuffling though them on a random basis or skipping through them in order. Is this a bad thing? It depends on what you want. If it is a chance to have a good batch of songs to play through without a lot of need to select specific songs, it is great -- kind of like a super radio station that can play selections you want to hear, either randomly or in some basic order. If you want to create a music library in your pocket to easily select from a mix of songs, the Shuffle doesn't work well.The unit is great when you want a mix of music (say for a plane trip or for a week of daily runs) or a program in a certain order (say a talking book). The unit is incredibly easy to load up (just plug into the USB port of your computer -- also charges here) and Itunes software is a cinch to use to import music from CDs (or purchase music files from Apple).Given the price, it is (by the standards of Ipods) a good deal as a way of getting great sounding music in a small unit. It presents a nice alternative to a heavier and much more expensive Ipod -- good things as long as you accept its limitations.
Good Sound,the sound quality is great and sounds better than any radio ,good looking, ican take it any where any roomand the volume too high.you can listen its sound in two rooms,really im satisfied with this purchase.
I will never recommend to anyone to buy anything from this company... I have tried to return the sent product and they will not take it back without a DMR# but they don't want to provide me with one.... I called their customer service number and you cannot reach a person, you only get a recorded message telling you to go to their website and request things that way, which I did but never got anything. I am very unsatisfied with this company. Their customer service and support are the worse ever.
I rate this a 5 star. With the eye piecies all are fanominally made, and the case that I got with the eye piecies is the greatest made. Again rating is a 5 star.
I like the smart deck a lot. It is just as portable as the iPod, so it's ideal for travel or to just move around the house, take to work, or even play outside.
Functionally, this item works great. But unfortunately, the PC monitor I wanted to use this for did not have enough room by the DVI port to fit the adapter. If you're considering this, make sure your monitor has plenty of room by the DVI port. If you're short on room, get one of the 6' HDMI male to DVI male adapters instead.
Keyboard is good and found USB transmitter immediately. Just one issue with the seller, not with the keyboard: the seller advertised x-gene keyboard but sent me DSI. I used x-gene and was looking for x-gene. This is almost the same type keyboard from different producers but I received different product than I ordered.
Having the Canon Powershot S100 Digital ELPH in my hands is just like having a wish-granting elf around to create the clearest, sharpest, and easiest digital photos imaginable.With it's tiny but powerful built-in telephoto lens, the camera is easy to manipulate and takes great pictures whether close-up or at a distance. I was at a party recently where the new toy of the evening was the S100 Digital ELPH and I have to say that, for the price, it is the best digital camera I have seen to date.A tiny piece of electronics measuring only 3.4&quot; x 2.2&quot; x 1.1&quot;, this camera weighs less than seven ounces and the buttons are few and easy to locate and learn. The kit contains the 2.1 Mpixel Canon PowerShot S100 camera, 8Mb CompactFlash card, wrist strap, USB cable, video out cable, software (including Canon Digital Camera Solutions and Adobe PhotoDeluxe), rechargeable lithium-ion battery w/charger, and easy to follow manuals for both the camera and software.We took some dark campfire photos at the party using the flash and the clarity was astounding. On the LCD screen, the photos were crisp and clear and when emailed out to the party guests, everyone was very pleased with the pictures. There was no flash glare.The batteries allow for about 50 photos (LCD on) including download time. Canon claims 85 with LCD on and over 250 with LCD off but having the LCD on permits the photographer to see the photos as he or she takes them and delete right then whichever ones are not to their liking. Recharging is a breeze and the camera is small enough to fit into a front shirt pocket or small handbag or waistpack. There is also a built-in lens cover and optical viewfinder however be prepared to leave smudges from your nose on the LCD screen when taking photos.If you are looking for the best compact digital camera available now, the Canon Powershot S100 Digital ELPH is the camera for you and your family. Makes a great Christmas or birthday gift, too, for those hard-to-please bosses or the person who has almost everything.
The battery is an excellent one. Good recharge time and long lasting under usual conditions. I'd buy it again if I needed to. The only down side is when using the eye-piece viewer (as opposed to the fold out flat screen), the battery protrudes out farther than the viewer, which makes getting your eye up against the viewer rather challenging.
I bought these because of hearing problems that make it impossible to listen to music or talk when walking outside in the presence of traffic without blasting my ears out with too many decibels. These Ultimate Ears do a terrific job of isolating the sound so that I can listen at a reasonable volume. They are well designed with the wire being firmer near the ear so that it acts as an ear hook and keeps accidental tugs at the wire from pulling them out of your ears. They fit great from the start, but it comes with a number of ear fittings, in case the default doesn't work for you. The wire might be a tad short for those over 6 feet tall who carry their IPod in their pants pocket. I'm quite happy with them, but the price really felt steep, but I needed the product benefit so I guess it was worth it to me. One of the things that led me to this product was a review in Kiplinger Magazine.
What more could you ask for, the product was delivered as ordered and worked well. The one thing that I found was that the first time I installed the second strip it did not work, when installed a second time it did. I suspect that the socket was dirty because it had never had anything in it before. Improved the running of my computer by a great deal.
best price I've found for a class 6 SDHC. works great with my Canon HF S200
In addition to this flash I own a Canon 580ex (not ex ii) and find this flash to be a good companion to that one. Although not as powerful in most situations it is sufficient all by itself and is plenty flexible. Additionally, being a bit smaller it is a little more portable and lighter. However, I do find that the by having everything operated with fewer buttons and less information on the screen, it is a bit harder to setup than the 580ex. The other reason I got it is to use as a slave to my 580ex and it works fine for that purpose allowing me to have two flashes without having to buy a set of wireless triggers.If you don't have a flash or want a flash to use with an existing 580 series flash, this is a nice addition.
I have had these now for more than a year. Quality of sound is marvelous. They look nice too. Sturdy built and should last a long time.
See reviews under Brother MFC3220C Color InkJet Multifunction BEFORE BUYING THIS UNIT. Seems like this is just the same printer listed again in order to avoid the bad reviews. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
as you can see this product only produces a black and white picture. if you desire a detailed picture this is not your item and i would recommend the weather proof colour camera. however if u only desire this camera purely for security purposes the picture on this will have no problem identifying anyone. its reasonably priced and relyable. i would recommend this prduct to a buyer
Easy to use, works well, good quality recording - what's not to like.
I have owned four Elph models. A S 230, S 400, an SD 750, and now the SD 800. The next to the last I gave to my son when he needed a camera for his work. I bought the 800 to replace it. I would not any any but Canon cameras. My Canon A-1 film camera is still functional and used on occasion 30 years after I originally purchased it. A major reason for owning Canon is that Canon is superb at customer service and support. The S 400 developed a firmware problem about three years after its purchase, well beyond its warranty period. I contacted Canon. They had me ship it back to them. A repair was made. The camera was returned to me free of any charges. The whole process took less that two weeks.I compare this to my experience with Olympus. I bought one of the first Olympus digital cameras when it came out. It took beautiful pictures and worked quite well. However, when Microsoft introduced Windows XP to replace Win 98, Olympus failed to update the software to allow owners of the camera which had cost $1000 to use their cameras in a Win XP environment. They essentially allowed the camera, approximately three years old, to be used with a modern computer OS. They lost me permanently as a customer. In contrast, Canon has maintained their software throughout the years so that every Elph I own can be downloaded to either my Windows or Mac computers not matter which version of the operating system I am using.
The Jobu 5.5" Lensplate worked outstanding on my 400mm Canon lens. It came with everything to install it to the foot of the lens. The lens runs around 11 lbs. so I didn't want to take any chances with a quick release that wasn't strong and mounted tight to the lens. I have used it now for sometime and I am very happy with it. It is nice to be able to drop the lensplate into the mount and just tighten it up and shoot away. It has a nice machine finish and works real smooth in the mount. The only negitive thing that I can say about it, is the price. The price is on the high side for what material and machining that is used in making this product.
These sleeves are exactly what I was looking for1) They are plastic rather paper, so you can see through them. The plastic is slightly smoky in color2) They are double sided (i.e. each sleeve can take two cds)3) The divider between the two sides is slightly fuzzy material, so it is non-slip4) They fit CDs well (not too snug, so CDs are easy to take out)5) Good sturdy qualityI recommend this product!
Overall I am happy with this TV. It is great for hanging on the bedroom wall because you do not need a place to put a DVD player since it is built in. Also, the picture quality is good enough. However there are a couple of things I don't like, only one of which is really Toshiba's fault. For one, if you want to watch digital or HD cable or satellite, you still need a decoder box, so there goes the clean setup of just putting the TV on the wall and being done with it. And if you want high definition DVDs (bluray) then you would need an external player anyway, but of course none of this is Toshiba's fault. The main problem with this TV is the PC input. Sometimes I have movies on my laptop that I would like to play on the TV. However the PC input is almost worthless. This is a 16:9 TV, but the PC input only supports 4:3 inputs on the PC input. So there are always black bars on the side, and in the PC input mode you can't stretch the image. So if you are watching a 16:9 movie on your laptop and you hook it up to this TV, you get a very small widescreen movie in the center of the screen surrounded by mostly black. Many other TVs (like Samsung) are not like this and support 16:9 on the PC input.
This fuse feels very high quality and doesn't look bad either. If you're holder is see-thru, then you can check the status of this fuse by a built-in window. There might be cheaper fuses out there, but you won't regret getting this one.
So I bought one of DB Link's wiring kits a few years ago and this was included along with the power RCA and power turn on cables. everything worked fine and I was satisfied until this summer when my fuse holder (located in my engine bay high on the firewall) nearly caught fire. It has been unusually hot this summer and one day as I was driving my subs cut out. Upon further investigation I discovered the power wire to my battery was no longer supplying any power. Figuring it was just my fuse I popped the hood and low and behold the battery side of my fuse holder had melted, however the fuse did not appear to be burnt. I ordered another fuse holder and upon arrival I noticed a higher quality of construction however the plastic still feels brittle. After installation my amp still would not power on. I assumed it was dead due to too much amperage which may have caused the first fuse holder to fail. however I checked again and the problem remained that I had no power running back to the amp. I checked for voltage and found the break to be in the fuse holder and with the fuse not burnt I couldn't figure it out. I removed the fuse to further inspect it and upon removal the socket into which it sits was so tight it pulled the fuse apart. I think this happened because instead of burning the metal bit of the fuse the joint melted but still remained somewhat in contact with the end. In the bouncing down the road the repeated on/off cycles created a lot of heat and melted the holder, but this is only my guesses and assumptions maybe its just a shoddy product and it melting caused my fuse to unsolder itself. not sure so three start because it works but it could have burned my car to the ground either way I bought another one so I have enough confidence in the product to try again.
Ink quality is excellent and output on my *elderly* HP 3520 inkjet printer is top notch. I use this printer ONLY for printing digital photos & the color rendering from these cartridges (purchased 2 weeks ago) is quite good, yielding photos suitable for framing (using photo printing paper). Color is true. No clogging problems at all, so far, which is one reason I've learned to pay more & buy original OEM ink cartridges for this particular printer.Amazon's price on this HP two-cartridge pack was very competitive & shipment was fast, as always.
I haven't used alot of differant keyboards but I am supprised that this one has an extended hub on it. This keyboard came with my Imac and I think its great. I just pluged in my mouse on one side and my printer on the other and to my supprise printed! The fact that it is clear and black does make dust and dirt very noticable when present. But it looks very nice and with an extra usb port I'm happy with it.
Item was delivered on time and camera is excellent. I would highly recommend the product.
The CDs are performing pretty well so far, although I haven't gone through the whole pack as of yet. The extra 50MB is great if you need a CD with 700MB, if not then it's just a luxury. The slim cases (slightly thicker then the CDs themselves) are also a nice touch if you are like most people and have endless rows of CD jewel cases on their desks. All in all a solid performer.
This Flash Reader's well worth the mere ($$$) or so it costs. Rather than hooking your digital camera straight to your computer via a USB cable (which is a bit clunky and drains your camera battery), you just slip your flash Card into the reader and treat it like any other drive on your computer. Super simple setup (basically hook it straight to a USB slot and leave it there) and you can copy over your files in a matter of minutes or less.
i recieved this camera as a christmas present and was initially very pleased with it. however, once i started using it more i began having problems. the camera would click and then shut off without taking a picture. if i put brand new batteries in it, it will work, but after about 10 pictures it starts doing that shutting off thing again. i talked to polaroid and they basically told me that the batteries will not last long and that's the problem. i rarely use it now because the batteries won't last (even if i don't use the lcd monitor). also, it won't keep an accurate record of how many pictures i've taken. i don't think it's right when it tells me how charged the batter is either, because it says it still has half a life and then it shuts down due to batteries. all it all, shop around before you buy this one!
Good:Second keyboard I bought works flawlessly. Relieves repetitive stress pain from using a regular mouse for hours each day.Bad:This is why I give this keyboard 4 starts instead of 5 - I had to buy the keyboard twice and return the first one, which had a malfunctioning trackball. The second keyboard that works properly IS a 5-star keyboard.Details:I deleted my original 3-star review and I'm replacing it with this review.The first time I bought this keyboard, the trackball would not work smoothly, if at all. I emailed Adesso support and they responded quickly, asking me to change batteries and to test the keyboard on another system - which I did with identical results. They also asked me to check for a red light under the track ball, which tells me they sent me a stock reply or the rep was clueless about this model. The trackball is enclosed, there is no red light.I liked using this keyboard with my laptop, which I use for hours each day, so I ordered another keyboard in hopes that it would work given the good reviews of this product. The second keyboard works perfectly! The trackball works smoothly and does not intermittently stop working altogether as the trackball on the first keyboard did.I write for a web site and I use a mouse as often as I type. This keyboard is fantastic for the hours I use my laptop nearly every day for work. I love the size of this keyboard (I have small hands), and having the mouse buttons, scroll wheel and trackball right on the keyboard relieves the repetitive stress pain in my wrist and a couple of fingers. I use the trackball with any finger or the palm of my hand to avoid over-working joints.Having to return the first keyboard is a disappointing inconvenience and expense. But, the physical comfort the second, properly functioning keyboard provides is worth it for me. Unfortunately, I think sometimes a "clunker" is shipped.
I really really like the minimalist design of this stand and the nice space underneath that I can put items in.But in the end, this stand only works a Mac because the Mac is designed to dissipate heat through its aluminum shell which works perfect with this metal stand.However, I was trying to use this with a non-Mac and most non-Mac laptop has to suck air in through the bottom of the laptop to dissipate heat. A stand that's a solid piece of metal would block most if not all of the vents at the bottom of non-Mac laptop.
excelent choise when it comes to feeding your sound system with some extra amps!.. your light will never get dimmed again, and you dont have to sell a kidney to buy this one!
I bought those dvd players for my grandchildren.Parents were pleased. They had borrowed such a dvd when taking a trip. They are happy to have their own, with improvements. Theirs has more accesories than the one they borrowed.My grandchildren are really enjoying their dvd, at home and on a trip.
I bought these to replace rear speakers in my '94 Corolla and didn't do quite enough homework on the fit. I had to re-use and adapt the OEM mounting rings but these have delivered good sound and I give them a favorable rating.
Like the guy in NC, I bought this unit from Amazon on January 12, 2000. I got it, it played one movie, and then broke. The sound still works well, but the DVD player will not pick up any movies. The authorized sharp service dealer in Houston, Texas where I live will not fix it (for some reason), so I have to ship the damn thing to Independence Missouri to get it fixed. I had the damn thing 2 DAYS! What a pain in my butt.
This went on easily and doesn't alter visible-light photos in the least. I generally use a polarizing filter in sunlight, so it's main purpose is to keep my lens safe. It is well-threaded, front and back. It is front-threaded, so you can "stack" filters if you wish. A very well made piece of equipment that does exactly what it's supposed to do: Protect my lens without being noticed.
We ordered this battery for our backup. The battery is the same size as the one we are replacing but is horizonal instead of vertical so will not fit our unit. THIS ITEM IS NON-RETURNABLE.... which we did not notice in making our purchase.
I got one of these for each workstation at the office. I ran a test on the station. I plugged in a 19" CRT monitor, desktop, and laser printer into the battery backup outlets. First there was not an overload on the UPS, so that was good. I unplugged the fully charged battery from the wall and got about 15 minutes of run time. This is more than ample time for the user to save work, so I think this UPS perfectly did its job.
hi, i own this recorder. It takes only the "+" DVDs, while using it as a stand-alone, you cannot see what you are recording when you record from VHS or other tape player, because this thing does not have a any outputs for video or audio. Record settings are: 1 , 2 or 6 hours.When you want to use it as a DVD drive in the computer, the drivers are not windows-friendly, windows will not work properly in the near future, ( you will see a warning before instaling drivers).Does not have a Firewire output, just analog.
So far so good- very easy to use. Plug and play. If it continues to be this easy and reliable, I plan to buy another to make sure I have everything double backed up.
I only bought this DVD player because it has a DVI output which can't be found on any other DVD players. When I received this DVD player I was eager to hook the DVI cable to my inFocus Screenplay projector. I was very surprised to find out that the DVI connector didn't fit on the projector DVI plug.Only after some research I found out that the DVD has a DVD-D output and the projector has a M1-DA DVI input. First I thought that I just made a mistake by buying this DVD player but then I did a search on the Internet and found out that there's a cable for this situation:M1 to DVD-D cable (sp-dvi-d)I wished I would have know this when I ordered this DVD player so I could have had both ready at the same time.The DVD player plays recorded movies just like brand new movies and the picture quality is awesome, even with the component cables!
As a coaster maker I give this unit 5 stars......heck 6 stars, but as a CD burner I'd give it zero stars if I could. Even on a fast machine with plenty of memory you get numerous buffer underruns and you get them almost everytime. I've tried all the best burner software from Roxio to Nero and have tried it in 3 computers and only 1 of the 3 computers did it even work half of the time.All in all a very shotty unit and not what I'd expect from the company that invented the CD-Rom!As Uncle Jed would say........&quot;pitful....jest pitiful&quot;
I have numerous camera,GPS, devices that use this versitile card.has never let me down.
I really didn't expect much, but it was the best available deal at the time. I needed an inexpensive way to connect a tablet to a receiver. Surprisingly, it does the trick.
I bought this headset because I am in sales and do a lot of cold calling that requires note taking. I can type about 20 times faster than I can write, so I needed my hands free and was tired of having a stiff neck from pinching the handset between my shoulder and ear. I went with the binaural set because it was only $3-5 more and with a $65 headset, that's not that big of a difference. Having the caller come through both ears is great in my noisy office setting, and the people on the other end say I come through loud and clear, and they only hear me, not my co-workers (which is a good thing). NOTE: This may be obvious to some, but be aware that the "noise cancelling" refers only to the microphone, not the ear pieces. The set is lightweight, fits comfortably, and has worked well for me so far. (I have had it for only 2 weeks now).
I bought this UV Filter to use with my Lens Canon 50mm, until now looks like a really nice UV Filter.
Two stars for the idea of the product. But execution is lacking. After reading the reviews here, I checked the compatibilty chart on the Audiovox web site. And after verifying my device was listed, I ordered one. To my huge disappointment it would not work. Neither as a storage card nor a Wi-Fi card. I contacted SanDisk support and they said there were known problems with this card and the Audiovox 6600, engineering was reviewing and that it "may be" pulled from the compatibility chart. A little Microsoft R&D there? Ship it and then work out the bugs? Anyway, if they ever get the issues resolved I will buy again. Combo card is the way to go.
I used this as it was intended: one input to 2 outputs. It works as described. Be aware that the cables don't "snap" in like they would on your receiver and can come loose if you're not careful. This would effect the audio performance.
Item never worked. Tried new drivers still could not get it to work. It was not worth the trouble returning for the amount I paid. Using for fishing weight.
great to have formatted dvds available - could not find them locally at Offfice Depot, Best Buy or Radio shack.
I am very happy with the Toshiba M15-405. I have a Mitsubishi 18" LCD monitor at home and the Toshiba looks just as good. Sharp lines and crisp colors.I am finding the Wi-Fi capabilities to be satisfactory as well. Battery life according to the onboard indicator is over five hour fully charged, I have yet to run out of battery power. The keyboard is comfortable and the unit does not get hot, the left side does warm up but not to an uncomfortable degree.The speakers are nice, loud in a quiet room, acceptable in a moderately noisy environment but I would still suggest headphones for this or any laptop to avoid annoying others. You can definitely hear the speakers in a conference room full of people.
Haven't installed it yet, but it looks solid and all the parts were there (no screws though- don't remember if it was advertised as having them or not). Came loose in the box, but nothing broken or bent. Strong plastic smell, but not an issue if your subs are in the trunk.
My office staff love this system and one unit quit working after about 2 years; not the battery. This solved the problem and was shipped fast; works like it should and good price over a new system.
Tried to install this card on both a Windows 2000 SP4 PC and a Windows XP Pro SP3 PC with the same result...the drivers would NOT install, no matter what I tried. By the way, I've been working with computers for a living for 22 years, and have never seen anything that can't be installed properly. After wasting about 8 hours of my life trying to install it, I finally gave up and put it back in the box it came in. Installed a different model Linksys card in about 5 minutes with no problems. Unless you have an immense amount of time to try to figure out how to get the drivers to install, do NOT purchase this card.
good from what I can see but wish the power was recessed to hide that more like other products. Its also a little expensive but hope that saves the LCD in cases of surges.
The new replcement CD or DVD covers are really made cheap, I'm glad there's some-one in your website that still haves the good heavy CD/DVD covers in stock.Thank youCesar
cable is right for its price. Definitely think twice before trying to use it on anyipod Touch 4G's devices. You may probably get by with 1G, 2G, 3G. But I don't know about 4G. Because you should think twice about extracking any NTSC from the 1/8 connector....better extract NTSC/PAl from the dock connector.I lost money because the seller did not know any better, neither did I. However the cable is fine for non-ipod applications. Liked its flexible cable jackets.Seller behaved in timely fashinon and well-mannered. I decided not to collect the partial losses in returns costs.vl
I've been using this mouse for over three months now. It is the most comfortable mouse I have ever owned and also the most technically useful. To give you an idea of the size of my hands, I can play an octave on the piano easily, but a ninth is a stretch. If your hands are bigger or smaller than that, then this mouse may not fit you, but if you're a one-octave type of person, this is probably going to work very well. I am aware of ergonomics when working at the computer: this is a well-designed mouse which is comfortable for me to use over long stretches of time.There are a lot of extra gadgets on the mouse, some of which I use and some of which I don't. No biggie. You get lots of choices and the nice thing is that buttons you don't use much don't get in the way of those you do. Technically, this mouse should work for most people.Battery life? Pretty good. I changed the battery at about 3 months.
Quite simply, I wore out my first one so I bought a new one for Christmas. It worked perfectly for several years with regular and vigorous use.Buy it and you won't be disappointed! Sure, it's more expensive, but it's worth every penny.
I bought this laptop in March 2003 and it is still going strong. It has survived a virus almost causing it to crash (new virus software and restoring the operating system has prevented this from happening again) and it has maintained its speed. It works great. Every once in a while it slows down but that is because it has a slower processor compared to the computers of today, and I have begun using a lot of graphics software. I have not upgraded a thing on this laptop and it keeps going strong. It is almost 6 years later and I am so impressed with it! Sony makes one heck of a laptop and it is small and light. The only thing I have had to replace is the power cord 3 times, but it has been 6 years, and that is a good deal. If you want a good laptop, get a SONY and ignore those cheap ones. I paid $1600 for this laptop in 2003 and it was worth every penny.
I am using a wrt54gs as the wireless router. I was able to run a backup of my laptop, which has the wusb54gs, to the desktop. It was 23 Gig and then did a verification pass. It ran flawlessly. No disconnects. Had trouble setting up the WAP AES security, until I understood that you have to use Windows to configure the wireless settings, instead of the link monitor. The company LINKSYS was taken over by Cisco Systems, which has always been at the forefront of routing technology.
Replaced Sony OEM battery with this one and it worked like a champ. Had a longer life between charges than the OEM and that's a real plus. Fast delivery.
I am on my second Onetouch 8650. I had to ship the first one back because no matter how careful I was with positioning and making sure that the proper paper was used, the ADF would jam up about every other page. I was then shipped a new one. It doesn't jam quite as often as the first, but the ADF is essentially useless unless you are just using copy paper. If you use any standard weight correspondence paper, it will jam the ADF. If I scan without using the ADF, there are all sorts of weird marks that show up on the scan that then need to be erased. This also occurred on the first machine which I shipped back. I used to use the Visioneer Strobe Pro, but that scanner won't work with Windows XP.
After reading the reviews, I decided to investigate the unit further, since I need to replace my aging JVC bedroom unit. I burned a copy of Lee Ritenour's "The Collection" CD (my favorite reference disk) and took it to the electronics store. Lo and Behold! The FWC550 brings out the best from the CD....from the thumping electric bass to the crisp guitar riffs and everything in between. I thought I was hearing the music from FLOOR STANDING speakers! Philips means it when they say 240 Watts! The ulimate sound setting is the combination of DBB-"BLAST" and DSC-"ROCK". Needless to say, I bought a set right away without hesitation. I must say it sounded even better in my room. The only thing missing was Dolby NR for the cassette and direct track access number keys on the remote......This has to be the best buy of the year! Absolutely Stunning!
Works great. If you own the Bosch radio and an Ipod this is a must have. It not only provides you with all the playback capacity of your Ipod it also charges your Ipod when plugged in. The case keeps your Ipod safe from dirt and moisture and is ideal for work or even the beach. The entire case removes eaisly for storage or security. It will play when not plugged in it just will not charge your Ipod.The only drawback is there is no way to control the Ipod from the radioto change playlists or songs you have to open the case. I normally leave it on shuffle.Now if Bosch could come up with a dock for my Sirius I would be set.
I have 3 xbox 360 media extenders and a HD Homerun as my tv tuners for them and this switch doesn't even bat an eye when everything is running.I can be downloading files on my desktop, connected to my wireless network on multiple devices (access point is connected to the switch), and streaming BluRay over the network to multiple xbox 360s at the same time and everything is flawless. I have a 11 cat 6 runs through my house and I still have room for additions. D-link is the best for home networking.Also, I used the rack mounting bracket as the wall mount. The brackets are strong and it's sturdy with 8 screws that connect the brackets to the metal case, so I'm not worried about it.
this transmitter works better than the last one i had, but the automatic scan feature doesn't quite work the way i thought it would. i also had a tough time getting it to work the 1st time i used it... i had to resort to the instruction manual. once i did that it worked just fine, but it wasn't something i would have figured out on my own. my only other complaint is that the plug lights up when its plugged in, i live in a city, and could attract attention for potential break ins. I have to unplug it when i get out of my car. not a big deal, but just one more thing i need to remember.
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original iPod Video 60GB for Free! I got mine from this web site: awesomestufffree.com/ipod-video
it is small for a 630 camera. and it does nt have a belt for the neck. it is hard to carry unless you carry at your belt
This camera is very user friendly with relatively easy to navigate controls. The optical zoom provides nice shooting flexibility. A small, but sweet feature is the reproduced shutter sound that makes it seem less digital.
I bought this as a cheap way to try and connect to two audio inputs with a single headset. It works, but I get a real strange feedback/beeping. My two sources are 1 my PC, 2 my deskphone. works create when I use it with my deskphone and another device, but when I plug it into my PC it buzzes terribly if the other is plugged into anything. Bottom line is, if you want something cheap that will work, this will do it. If you need better audio, I'm still looking for another solution.
Just bought it in July after purchasing the Canon S40. Since it's a 4mp camera, this 256meg card give me about 125 shots in the highest setting. I love this card, it's fast and the price is pretty good. I read the CF cards speed comparison article on dpreview.com and didn't believe that this 8x card can out perform some 16x cards. But it's true I tested it with the Sandisk Ultra 384, and the Viking card was noticibly faster.
Fits perfectly as it should, sliding in and out of my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 12X zoom camera and its supplied charger. Something I can't say for an earlier spare battery for a DCM-FZ10 I purchased from another company.Though I haven't scientifically checked number of pictures, or length of charge against the original equipment Panasonic battery supplied with the camera, this battery appears to be the Panasonic's equal: easily handling a full session of picture and short movie taking while on vacation.So simply put: it fits, it works, and the price was right. Therefore, five stars.
Being able to play the music in my PC anywhere in the house is killer. My CD collection is in the basement and that's where it's going to stay. In the past I'd connected my mp3 players to my home system, which worked well, but they had to be loaded and recharged, and they couldn't carry ALL of the music stored on my PC, which made them somewhat limiting. All of that is over. With a wireless network music player, I can listen to EVERYTHING, whenever I want, anywhere within the range of my network.The Roku Soundbridge is a great addition to my collection of gadgets. It was easy to set up and connect to my PC. I initially connected it through Itunes, which allows any Itunes radio station to by played through it in addition to all COMPATIBLE format music files. I have also installed Windows Media Connect in my PC, which also works very well for sharing files on a wireless network (which the Soundbridge is connected to). Media Connect starts with the PC startup and runs in the backround, and it doesn't eat a ton of memory like ITUNES does. So if you don't have or don't like ITUNES, that won't stop you from using the Soundbridge. But I haven't spent any time yet trying to get internet radio through Windows Media Connect, so I can't tell you how accessible internet radio is. For now, when I want to listen to internet radio, I start ITunes, then shut it down when I've finished, even though my PC can easily handle Itunes in the backround. I just don't like to keep it running when I'm not using it (just a personal preference).Wiring the unit to the stereo system is very easy. Browsing the Soundbridge is fairly easy, and it has a great sound. You'd never know it's wireless. The adjustable volume feature is KEY, because you don't have to keep the volume control for the reciever handy. Just keep the receiver set at the loudest you want it to get (with the Soundbridge at 100%), then control the volume with the Soundbridge.It has a cool, compact look and bright (dimmable) display, which allows it to be either the center of attention, unobtrusive, or hidden, depending on your preference. I like gadgets, so mine will be very noticable.JUST DON'T LOSE THE REMOTE!!
I just opened the box and attached the speakers to my iMac....now I see why so many reviews of the Creatures start with the word WOW! Fantastic sound compared to the standard Apple Pro speakers that came with the iMac, and they look cool too! Great product and a great price from Amazon! Highly recommended!
The rough in bracket RIF6C is actually circular. It fits the following 6.5 inch JBL SpeakersHTI6CIS6CIS6DTSS6DTL226CLS326CSP6CIIIt has plastic tabs that snap in the sides that let you center it in a cavity in the wall or ceiling. The rough in bracket provides a guide that the Sheet Rocker can then use to rotozip out the hole for the speaker.
This camera rocks. It produces gorgeous images with almost no effort, and is smaller than a disposable film camera. The design is so completely intuitive, I didn't even look at the manual and was shooting pictures within two minutes of opening the box.It takes exceptional photos in low light even handheld. Add a tripod, and the lowlight images are truly beautiful. The redeye flash works great, and the variety of settings available to choose from make this much more than a point-and-shoot. (Although leaving the setting on Auto gives consistently beautiful photos.)The macro setting is particularly good on this camera, with results that remind me of pictures taken with my expensive Nikon film camera.AVI movies too? Wow, this is a great camera!It eats batteries with slightly less voracity than other digital cameras, and only uses TWO instead of four, so having a few spares is no trouble. I am planning on purchasing the cradle and rechargables.Oh, and the zoom lens is wonderful. You can even zoom while shooting AVI movies, which is unusual especially on such a small camera.The self-timer option is nice, too.The software is really easy to use, with nice features for tweaking your pictures. I have found, however, that this camera's images rarely require any correction.Believe the hype that it takes 6 MP quality pictures with only 3.1MP. I don't know how the Fuji folks did it, but they did.
Can you play the mp3 cd in a car using the cassete adapter or will the car's cassete player only read regular cd's?
I've had this camera about 4 months now, and I'm more satisfied than ever that I chose this over the Canon (20D) and Nikon (D70) that I tried for several days each.First I didn't even consider the Canon Rebel (other than picking it up for a few moments at the store). The Rebel is cheaply built plastic, and feels like toy. I'm sure it's more durable than it feels, but if I had bought the Rebel, I would have regretted it every time I picked it up. Plus, why would you buy one when the Pentax is available for about the same price, and the Pentax feels much more like a professional camera should.I tried the Canon 20D and Nikon D70 for several days each before deciding to buy the Pentax. First on the D20, there is no doubt that it is a better camera than the Pentax or the Nikon in several ways. First SPEED. The D20 is by far the fastest camera of the 3, and will take something over 5 frames per second I believe. It focused very fast, and had very little noise, even at high ISOs. However it is at least $600 more than the the Pentax or the Nikon, and I decided the extra fps speed was not worth it for what I need a camera for. The Pentax is no slouch at 2.4 fps, and I've found that to be as fast as I need.Compared to the Nikon D70, both cameras take good pictures (the should, they both use the same 6.1mp Sony sensor), but I like several things about the Pentax better. 1st, the Pentax is a MUCH smaller camera, and I really didn't like the behemoth size of the Nikon. If you've never held the Nikon, be sure to go to a store and try it first. You won't believe how huge it is. 2nd, The LCD screen on the Pentax is bigger and brighter. 3rd the viewfinder on the Pentax is a pentaprism, which gives you a much larger and brighter image than the pentamirror (cheaper) on the Nikon. 4th, I like the menu system much better on the Pentax (much more intuitive). And finally, I like the fact that the Pentax uses SD memory as opposed to compact flash memory, and it uses AA batteries (rechargeable) as opposed to a proprietary battery.Try the Pentax *ist DS, you will LOVE this camera.
I travel to Asia every year. Last year a surge in the local 220v supply killed my laptop AC adapter-charger. Luckily the laptop survived. The APC 100-240v surge protector is compact and easy to carry. I have not tried it in Asia but with APC's name, I would trust it. The only problem is that this suppressor does not fit all Dell laptops. This one fits my Dell XPS 1330 but not my Inspiron M500 simply because in the former the female and male ends are in the form of a triangle but in the latter all in a straight line. I may change my rating to five stars after my next trip to India if it performs flawlessly.
Solid printer that doesn't run out of ink every two weeks. Color printing is nothing fancy, but if you do mostly black and white printing it works good and lasts long time.Two things: it's a little loud during printing if that is a problem for you. Also, DO NOT try to feed in extra paper when the printer is active. Wait for everything to stop before loading more paper. If you "confuse" it, you will experience a very painful reset process and waste a lot of paper. Other than that, it is very well behaved. I've used a couple of them for over 4 years and never had one jam.Best thing you can do is keep it stocked so it doesn't run out of paper and it will run efficiently and with a pretty long time between cartridge changes.Cheers,
Read a lot about the 6800 and was looking forward to using it. After hours of trying to install the drivers, both the one included on the CD and the update on the Microtek website, I finally gave up. The computer would recognize the scanner if I was using Photoshop but not if I was using it as a stand alone. Big problem since the Digital Ice feature (the reason I bought this scanner) only works through their proprietary software. I compared the scans in Photoshop with others I had done with an inexpensive HP All-In-One. There was basically no difference. Not wanting the headache of endless time spent with tech support, I packed it up and sent it back. Now looking for an alternative.
I purchased this a year ago when my baby was born but am now shopping around for something else. The plastic pieces that hold the lid on the water tank broke after a few months. I risk a big spill everytime I turn it upside down full of water! I've also spent about 3 times the purchase price in filters. They get moldy after only limited use.The lowest setting is very quiet but I find it doesn't add enough moisture to the room. The highest setting is so loud I can't hear the baby in the monitor.
I had this printer for nearly a year without any mechanical problems. I would still have it to this day if I didn't drop it in a recent move. The software drivers set up easily and when I connected it to my Win2k machine I easily found the updated drivers on Canon's website. I also changed the ink cartridges without incident several times. However, this printer has much cheaper peers (Lexmark Z32 comes to mind) that are of similar quality and less noisy.
My house has very large areas of light colored maple floors. They are beautiful when shiny, but most floor cleaners seem to leave a dull haze. I am now using my second bottle of Earth Friendly Floor Kleener and am really pleased. No drab dull look! And it has no chemical odor, just a pleasant aroma. The floor is clean too.
I have owned two of these. The first one lasted 1 week, the second six months. If you plan to get a lot of use out of your DVD player, this is not the one to buy.
Fits in a 1999 Jeep Cherokee perfectly with no modification. Sturdier than I expected, overall pretty nice and preferable to the alternative wide black bar. The slot is small but just right for my remote (I put a piece of foam in the back of the slot to make it a little more shallow).
I expected the projection feature to be a bit better...It is hard to see in terms of brightness and size. Also, I do not know if it is standard in these clocks, but you cannot change the direction of the projection, so that the projection can be upside-down or side-ways depending on where the clock is positioned relative to the bed. I have to put my clock away from the bed (too snooze happy) and so the projection is upside-down. Sure, I can just look at the clock, but the projection thing seemed kind of fun. Also, I was a bit surprised at the size of the clock...very bulky.
HP is selling this bag for $30 bucks, so when I found it here for $10 less I couldn't let this "Deal" pass me by... however when I received the bag, I wished I had... the color is less vibrant, it's cheap, poor quality, plus HP isn't embroidered on the bag... walk away from this bag and get the blue and black HP bag instead, it costs a little bit more but it's well worth it!!!
When ya own a D5000, ya know how important these lil things are! I had lost my original so I ordered 2, so now I have a back up :)
We recently got DirecTV after seeing their ad blitz for 75 HD channels. They brag about their "digital picture and sound," and their great customer service.The truth is the only way to get digital picture and sound is with a HDTV and an HDMI. Their picture is actually worse than the picture we got with Comcast. Not to mention there is no two year agreement with cable, no picture loss when it rains, you do not have to pay for "leased equipment, and you do not need an ugly dish hanging on your house.When we purchased our most recent HDTV, we figured we would replace the DVR we had with DirecTV and get an HD DVR to replace it.DirecTV told us we would have to pay $299 for the privlige of leasing their receiver from them. In addition to this we would have to pay $50 because we were a new customer "and had not established a credit history with them." Also, we would have to pay $20 for shipping and handling and extend our contract for another two years.Maybe DirecTV thinks it is in the cellphone business because all they want to do is lock you into long-term contracts and make you bleed money to them forever. Their symbol should be a ball and chain because that is what they really are. Cable here I come!
product is good and shipping is fast, but i need to pay for the duty, so dont buy it if u are not a USA resident. however, if u cant find it anywhere else and willing to pay for the duty, here is a good place to buy.
Fast shipping, good packing. Now I can remove all the 4s, 5s, & 8s from the jungle, much cleaner approach at the hacienda & room for expansion too. Good product !!
I purchased this item hoping for the quality I have seen in Cambridge Soundworks speakers in the past.I was not dissapointed. I had the opportunity to put this unit beside a higher priced table radio that we have all seen heavily advertised and the Cambridge unit blows it away. Yes, it's slightly larger in size but the sound difference in both depth and accuracy is startling. If you have any friends with the other brand show them your Cambridge and ruin their day.The auto dimming display is a nice touch though I wish the little indicator lights for alarm and stereo also dimmed. Additionally the volume can be set independently for the alarms and is not tied to the volume of the radio when you last had it on.In short if you want a table radio instead of a micro system this is as good as it gets.
Small enough to fit in your pocket, takes great pictures and quick movies.I know some people want a complicated camera, carry the instruction manual around so they can triple backlight, reverse polarize and occillate.I'm into just using the camera, and don't want a complicated piece of equipment just to snap a couple of quick pictures.This is the one.
For the money it is not bad but many competitors offer HDTV which this isn't but the picture is good. I was disappointed when hooking it to my laptop. I got these flashing lines and changing settings and resolution didn't help. When I played a movie from a DIVX file on my laptop it disappeared and look pretty darn good.
I live in Caracas, Venezuela. And it's impressive the amount of stations this little thing can pick up. The speaker sounds so clear and SO STRONG, that it easily reminds you of one of those wonderful BOSE speakers. The design is perfect for travel, but is also neat around the house, or at any of your normal everyday enviroments. The band selector is really easy to manage. The only important thing is to remember to also use it to turn off the radio ('cause the OFF switch is integrated to this band selector). The LCD screen offers an instant view of the time of day at any of the listed big cities. The construction is solid. It has Sony quality, which, of course, means optimal sound, highly usable features, and friendly operativity. I love it. I use it everyday to hear nice and strong FM music when I'm taking a shower (I put it over the WC tank) (and no, the running water sounds cannot drawn it's strong sound). And before I go to sleep I take it to my bed, using the nice &quot;one ear only&quot; earphone that comes as an accesory, and I can go to sleep pretty well informed with details from all over the world, and without bothering my wife. It's a little audio jewel from Sony. Get one for you!You really won't regret it, I promise!. Carlos Sicilia, Caracas, Venezuela.
Much like any flash drive. The price was right, so I purchased two of them for Christmas for my daughter who is taking a photography class. She has not experienced any issues with it and the photos are transferred in good quality.
I am very pleased with this new camera, I've owned Olympus cameras before, but this is the best yet.I was taking pictures with it minutes after I took it out of the box.
Bought these for a co-worker who dosen't own a PC and she loves them!! I tested them out to and they have great sound for the price. I am a sound tech and have the 200 dollar plus model for professionals when I am running events and I was very impressed with the quality of Sennheiser products. If you want an affordable pair of headphones for your portable audio or home these are it. Beats big chain store prices.
I bought this new NB-2LH battery for my camera. So far, I'm very happy. We'll see how long it lasts. My friend keeps recommending you to everyone.
I decided to buy this cable when I bought Planet Earth on Blueray for use on a PS3. I had read through a lot of the reviews, most are very good, but I was still thinking that there would not be too big of a difference between this cable and the $60 Monster component cable that I bought a few years ago and had been using. But, for under $10 with shipping I figured what the heck, why not. I had always noticed that the PS3, with component connection, looked a little "washed out", which I believe is a known issue with it. After connecting the HDMI cable, the difference was immediatly apparent. Colors were a lot more vibrant, text was so much sharper, contrast was better, etc. Agreeing with other reviews, the cable is actually very solidly built, does not feel or look cheap at all. You definatly would not think it was a $3 cable. I can't comment on the sound issue some people were reporting, as I am using an optical cable to the receiver. Oh and by the way, Planet Earth looks simply amazing on my Samsung 56in DLP in 1080i.
I've been looking for a wireless headset for the last few months in preparation for having our first baby. I was looking for something I could use to watch TV or listen to music while still being able to move around and not make too much noise. I read a CNET review which had the RS130s on a list of top headphones. It seems that these headphones fluctuate in price quite a bit from retailer to retailer and I wasn't satisfied by the $180 charged on amazon so I kept looking. Eventually, I recently managed to purchase these headphones online for $140Cdn from a local computer store so I ordered them and had them shipped. All I can say is that the design and sound of these headphones at that price point is fantastic. The headphones are lightweight and very comfortable and sound great. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile yet but the headphones provide ample bass and have great sound. They come with NiMH rechargeable batteries but they are not proprietary so you can use any NiMH batteries and the unit will recharge them. It also means that when the batteries die out, you can easily replace them. I've found too many rechargeable devices these days require proprietary batteries which are costly or non existent. To charge them, you simply have to hang them on the transmitter unit. The unit has an easily accessible volume dial. I saw other reviews which said that it was too close to the Tune button but I haven't had any problems with that. They are open design headphones which means that sound can leak out and leak in but that's perfect for me so that I can hear the baby cry and tend to her. Sennheiser also makes the RS140 which is a closed design.One con is that occasionally I get static but it's only from time to time and doesn't bother me too much. When I'm sitting still watching a movie or listening to music I usually don't hear the static, it's only when I'm moving things or myself around. The second con is that the ear pieces collect dust. It's not that bad yet, but I'll probably try using something like painters tape to remove the dust.Also, one of the other complaints I saw was the annoying beeping when there's no source but you can disable that by holding the tune button for at least 5 seconds while the headset it on.I also bought a second set so that my wife and I can watch movies together and they can both receive signals from the same transmitter. The headset also has a SRS surround option but I usually have it turned off.
I'm a Nikon nut. Period. The colors that this camera yields is terrific. The macro ability of the camera out of the box is awesome.But, it takes a long time to save each picture. In low light, it struggles to focus.Be sure to go to Nikon.com and upgrade your camera's firmware and get the latest version of the NikonView 6 software.Overall great!
What can I say, phone cords have been around for several decades now, they do a good job at what they do and they just work. I needed phone cord to connect to a phone in another room and this did the trick. A fifty foot phone line cord for 5.39$(at time of writing) on Amazon with free prime shipping is a killer deal. Do I recommend this? Yes, a good cord for a good price.
This unit is very useful to determine which electrical devices in your home or office are the power hogs.I used it to determine how much standby power I need.
Very happy with this TV...came fast...and the delivery guys even took it out of the box and put it on our tv stand...excellent service!! Kinda wish we got a larger tv cuz we love movies...but this is a great deal for the brand and price.. We can't wait to get our sony surround system from amazon too...
I purchased the Etymotic ER-4B's 3 years ago, and when I received them I worried about the durability of the incredibly thin wires. I use these earphones nearly every day with my iPod Nano, and when I turn off the music I wrap the 4B's around the Nano and put them in my jacket pocket. Pretty rough treatment. I felt they would break in 60 days...but they are still in terrific shape.The sound is great and the noise isolation is phenomenal. I use them instead of my Bose noise cancelling headphones as they are much better than the Bose in isolating you from outside noise, they sound better than the Bose and they take up about 1/10 the space. (BTW, the Bose use a battery to generate a signal that cancels noise, where these "isolate" noise by using the earpiece itself to prevent external noise from entering your ear.)Sitting in airport gate areas is now a breeze, as I can't hear the screaming kids or guys yelling on their cell phones. Actually, you can hear a little bit of external sound, but it is at such a low level that it is easy to ignore. (Danger: You can easily miss gate announcements, and using them while driving seems unwise, as you can't hear the traffic...e.g, ambulances and trains.)They are very light and the only real negative (if you don't count price) is that it took a couple of listening sessions to get used to these babies stuck deep into my ears. I had 'sore ears' for several days, but I quickly got used to them. When these break I would not hesitate to buy another pair.
We used to own an Epson Stylus 600. It was very loud when printing and especially when you first turn it on.This C80 is so quiet compared to the old model.When we turn it on we barely hear it start up.The only noise you hear when printing is when the printer is pulling the paper into the printer, but the actual printing is very quiet.It is very fast when printing black &amp; white text.We have not tried printing a large picture. When we printed a newsletter with small pictures the printing was very sharp.
These earbuds are a great value for the low price you have to pay. Treble and bass is very crisp and well balanced.Earbuds are some of the most comfortable earbuds I have ever worn.I recommend these earbuds for anyone on a lower budget!
my special needs son loves this and it holds all his cds.ill definatly order again if needed,very pleased. thank you
I bought this for my husband's Zune (30 GB) and he loves it. Thus far it's strudy and durable, plus it looks great.
My wrists hurt from using a standard keyboard. It took a little adjusting, but won't go back to a plain jane keyboard again. This has been a saving grace. 5 stars would've been used if it was wireless and the same price point!
I actually purchased this item for use in Europe. It has dual power so you only need an adapter to make it worth on both continents. This unit was easy to hook up and start running. The IR remote is easily programable on Harmony Remote and makes it a snap to play your ipod through the stereo system with the menu on the TV. It would be nice if it had better stereo cables such as HDMI, but for the price it is understandable.
Excellent sound and comparable in ability to reduce noise when flying compared to the Bose at less than half the price.
I understand why some criticize the color display - I also thought I had bought the mononchrome version at first. If you have used a Palm IIIc with its excellent indoors display and absolutely poor outdoor display, then you will appreciate the m505 color display better. The m505 has incredible outdoor color display [even in the bright sunlight] and good enough indoor color display when working in low light conditions with the backlight on.The postage stamp expansion cards for the m500/505 are so little that it is easy to lose them in your pocket. As a developer, I see the great potential in using the memory cards. The memory card is &quot;preformatted&quot; to use your programs and data. The Palm install tool makes it easy to put programs on the card. The internal PDA program for copying and moving around files is also a plus.A minus - I had to replace my m505 for failure to &quot;hold down&quot; or &quot;lock-in&quot; expansion cards after a few times of swapping out cards! Such a nice and expensive device to &quot;break&quot; at such a critical place as some sort of small metal or plastic lock-in tab ... I just received my replacement m505 and am nervous about using the expansion card slot. I suspect future versions will address this problem - maybe it is just a one time problem.
I have the same problem as others have reported. The Audigy Platinum installs ok but fails to work. When I tell XP to test the sound device, it tells me that XP isn't able to use the Audigy and to contact the supplier. That's a joke as Creative's &quot;support&quot; is almost non-existant. The Audigy Platinum simply doesn't work foe me in Windows XP even with their latest XP &quot;upgrades&quot; installed.If you use Windows XP, save your money. Don't buy the Audigy Platinum.
i bought this same box a Sears for less than 220.00 a year agothis is way over priced !
Another accessory in the line of products for the iPod from Griffin Technology. I am the owner of a few of their previous products and like them for the usefulness, quality and value for the dollar. The PowerBlock is no different. This products purpose is to provide AC power to your iPod. This is useful for me when I am at work and my battery dies. The PowerBlock also comes with a usb to dock connector cable so you can leave the one that comes with the iPod at home connected either to the dock or the computer. Nice bonus because I always seem to leave it at the place I don't need it. I am kind of an iPod junkie by owning a 30G 3G, 512MB shuffle and my newest edition the 60 gb iPod with video. So needless to say I can use a charger at some point. I think it was with the 4G that Apple decided to stop including an AC adapter cause I have the one that came with my 3G. It has a Firewire connector on it. Apple now sells the USB AC Adapter as an accessory to chagrin of many iPod owners myself included. The size of the AC adapter is nice and compact and is similar to Apple's product with the foldable AC plug. This makes it nice for transporting to and from home.So with those words we move on to the testing of the Powerblock.Test #1 - iPod ShuffleYou don't need the cable (included) to charge the shuffle. You just plug the Shuffle into the PowerBlock and the PowerBlock into the receptacle and away you go. The fit of the Shuffle is tight and this test worked just as one could expect.Test #2 - iPod 3GAs I noted above , my 3G came with a Firewire cable and AC charger. The 3G normally resides in my truck via a Kenwood adapter. Occasionally I will use this at work as well. Well the 3G needed charging and I thought I'd give the PowerBock a whirl. Using the included cable I crawled under my desk (not an easy feat) and plugged it it. The Apple icon appeared on the iPod but it would not charge. I thought I might have something wrong but how could I, it was so easy with shuffle. I did not have the packaging instructions with me at work but a quick trip to the company website put me in touch with reality ... the 3G is not compatible. So I was a bit disappointed but it was clearly documented on their website. This was confirmed by an email to tech support. It could have been more timely as it took nine days to receive an answer from Technical support. I do have to give a kudos to Griffin Technology. They have a compatibility chart on their website that references the various iPod models with their products so you can be sure the product you buy will be compatible. And I might add if you are in doubt, please feel free to email them. I think it is in the iPod's firmware but am not completely sure of that so don't quote me on it. There are reviews on the Apple website stating a Firewire cable will not charge a 4G iPod. A dock connector is not a always a dock connector I guess !!Test #3 -- iPod 5GMy pristine 5G iPod was the final test for the PowerBlock. Still new enough to be cycling the battery it was at work where it finally ran out of juice. I plugged the PowerBlock into the powerbar and using the included cable connected my iPod. No surprises here, the adapter worked as planned. During charging the adapter ran warm to the touch but not hot.Value:If you have a need for an AC adapter and your iPod is compatible, I highly recommend the PowerBlock. Compared to the Apple product you get the Adapter and dock connector cable for $29.99, the two separate products from Apple total $48.Requirements:* 5th Generation iPod with Video* iPod nano* iPod shuffle* iPod mini* iPod Photo* 4th Generation iPod with Click WheelGriffin Technology iPod Compatibility Chart for referencehttp://griffintechnology.com/ipod/
Very easy to set up and use. Documentation is straight forward. I put this to use right away and it has been problem free, just like the entire process.
These headphones are amazing for the price!!! The noise-cancelling properties of these were completely unexpected!!! I was just looking for some replacement for my earbuds and was pleasantly surprised by this find. You can't go wrong, if you're looking for over the ear headphones, with this inexpensive purchase. I would give it a 5 star if the sound was a bit deeper but for the price I'm impressed.
Just unpacked and set up the printer. Initial results on 8 1/2 x 11 sheets are great. Excellent quality, good speed, setup went without a hitch.Unfortunately, no matter what I do it mangles #10 envelopes fed through the manual feeder. I believe I've tried all the pertinent thickness settings in the driver, including envelopes, envelope thin, envelope thick, etc. Every envelope comes out badly wrinkled. The envelopes are ordinary Staples #10s, which I've used without much trouble in a Laserjet5 for years (the heat in that printer does glue the flap a bit, but just lightly. I'm debating returning the Brother HL-5240. The online FAQs from Brother seem completely useless, as they mostly repeat the manual's instructions for inserting the envelopes.Anyone have ideas on getting around this? Are there special envelopes that will work?If you don't need envelopes, I'd give this **** or maybe even ***** based on just a few hours use. For envelopes, it doesn't even rate one star, and that makes me nervous about the overall quality.**UPDATE***: I've managed to get at least some envelopes to print cleanly. Thanks to the comments posted by John Bissel on the HL-5250, as those led me in the right direction. Anyway, what's worked for me is:* Office Depot sells some #10 envelopes under their own brand name that are specifically listed as working with laser and inkjet printers.I found those wrinkle a lot less than the many other #10s I tried.* Use the com-10 size and envelope-thin media.* Here's the tricky part. Those two fixes get you close, but there's still a bit of a wrinkle on the trailing edge. Thanks to Mr. Bissel, I found the secret pressure release flippers in the back of the printer. Yes they are documented. No, they are not mentioned under envelopes, or in the general guides to the printers features. No they're not in the printed documentation. You have to go into the PDF user guide that gets installed along with the printer (use the Windows Start/Programs to find it). Then you have to look in the troubleshooting section under crinkled pages or some such. Then you find the flippers. It warns you to fip them up only for envelopes, then down, which would be a huge hassel. Like Mr. Bissel, I've had fine luck leaving them up all the time. Perhaps my output on regular pages is a tad less dark.So, now I'm happy. Printer is great. I should say that I sent a query to Brother's email-based support service. They promise response in 1 business day. It's been 4 days, and so far I've heard nothing.
A new version of the card is on the shelves now (version 2.5) that has more problems than any previous version I have played with. I am a network engineer and I have had previous experience with 802.11b gear in the past.The documentation that comes with this card is incomplete. I cannot get the device to send data to either of my BEFW11S4 routers, although it shows that the link is valid. No setting change would make this better.Forget about linux support for the v2.5 card. I can't get windows to work with the card, and linux seems to have a problem with the CIS. Maybe it will change sometime, but what I get from the linux wireless development groups is that no plans are in place to make this card work. The previous versions do work.I have had this card for over a month, and have yet to get a live body on the phone, or a response from linksys via email, regardless of the number of requests I have made for simple answers to questions such as:&quot;What configuration must my LINKSYS befw11s4 and WPC11 card have for the two to communicate?&quot;amoungst others.My suggestion: Don't buy anything linksys. If you do, pray that it works as intended, and out of the box. It doesn't matter if you do it for a living, or if you have experience with the type of gear you are buying. Go with another vendor.
Great Marine Stereo Housing. I'm using it on my '78 Honda Goldwing with Vetter Cycle Sound. Keeps the Radio dry and it's easy to access the radio controls.
I got this gadget for Chrismas 2005 and I already have of 1,100 songs with 70 hours and I still have space left!!! Imagine that!! One of the glitches in the mp3 is that sometimes, it freezes and I can't turn it off. But I just take the battery out, put it back in, and it's like new. Overall, it completely blows the ipod mini out of this galaxy. I meen it!!Was This helpfull?
Ordered and set up for my 82 year young mother and it's working great! I finally found a replacement for the Earthlink "Mail Station" (Earthlink service extremely POOR, customer service EXTREMELY POOR). The Mail Bug customer service folks out of California are fabulous. Fast, effecient with immediate resolution. LOVE IT>and the SERVICE as well! Elizabeth August 2008
The elinchrom spot lite has really changed the quality of my work to the nth degree....a fabulous piece of equipment...I wish i could afford another one!......Joe
I bought an Averatec in March of 2004. Eight months later (November 2004) the left hinge broke. Since the laptop was still under warranty you'd think they'd fix it. Instead, I got a lot of runaround from Averatec about how it was "physical damage" and therefore 'out of warranty'. They would not admit that it was poorly designed. It cost $130 to get it fixed. Ten months later (September 2005) the exact same thing happened. The left hinge broke. This time they tell me I need a new hard drive, a new wireless card, and a new fan (all of which were working perfectly before it went to Avaratec) for $295.Averatec's products are not merely inexpensive they are CHEAP. Any savings are lost to bogus repair costs.
I bought this item against my better judgment knowing Amazon has such a great return policy, I could return it if it didn't work as expected. My plan for this device was to use it so that I could have the music in my living room stereo (coming from my PC) also play simultaneously on the stereo receiver I have in my kitchen, about 15 feet away. Unfortunately, I did in fact return the item for the following reasons:1. First thing I noticed was a lag between the audio on my main system and the receiving stereo.. the lag, while slight, creates an irritating echoey effect to your music (assuming you are in a position where both stereos can be heard). Disregard what other reviewers have said- this device DOES LAG.2. The other problem became evident when hooking the transmitter to my PC's USB-port, which powers the transmitter and also allows the transmitter to control certain things on PC (such as change track and adjust volume via remote). On the receiving stereo, I could hear a very obnoxious buzzing noise which persisted at all volumes. It was impossible to listen to music on, it was so loud. If I instead powered the transmitter using the AC adapter (instead of USB power), the buzz went away.. so clearly it has to do with some kind of interference between the USB power from the PC and the manual audio output signal going into the transmitter. Problem is- if you hook the transmitter into the AC adapter, you lose all the functionality of being able to change songs using the remote control/PC interface.3. I can confirm this device does in fact crash your personal wireless network-- EVEN WHEN IT IS POWERED OFF. When the device is powered off, the transmitter/receiver are actually still connected to one another (you can tell by the LED on the back of the unit). My router didn't crash until later in the day when my wifi network was not appearing on my list of connections. I have a high-end Cisco A/B/G/N router and I can honestly say it has never crashed once since I've owned it. So it was obvious to me this was caused by interference from the device.All in all, I had to return this junk product. I can't say I'm at all surprised Creative let me down-- they have in the past. It's unfortunate because, in theory this device could be very useful, but in execution, it completely fails to perform as stated.
This works great. I definitely recommend. I use it in my Toyota Siena.
In my opinion, this product is excellente, and the vendor is excellent too, the shipment was very fast, and the price was accord to the product.thank you for your help,I recomend you the vendor and the product.
I bought this filter to use on my Canon 16-35 L. As with any B&W product, the optics is superb. But the lens cap is really bad (you can't use the original Canon cap with the filter). It seens like a minor detail but the cap falls from the lens very easily,speacially during transportation.That can lead to a scratch in the filter or loss of it. When you pay $180 dollars for a filter, you expect it to be perfect.
This was a reasonable DVD player. The video quality was worse than other DVD players, but the audio was excellent. I was most troubled by the unusually long loading time for the DVD's. The remote control was somewhat awkward as well.
I am impressed with how well this works. It says it will work for the HDTV age. Well worth buying. Time to roll the console to the curb!
ashamed to admit my age. This product seems to be marketed to children aged 10-15, and here I am at 38 years-old, snapping these tiny polaroids with the same enthusiasm that these teeny boppers snap their gum.This film just so darn much FUN! And it's not just me who loves them. Yes, my fellow grown-ups chortle with glee when they see the creative uses I've had for these pictures. These have included (but are not limited to):* taking pictures of kids when they come to my door at Hallowe'en (with their parents' permission) and giving them a picture of themselves in costume instead of candy (a healthy hit with both parents and children)* decorating my Christmas card envelopes with tiny photos of my cat* taking a slew of these pictures at a friend's housewarming party and putting them in a tiny album* positive reinforcement tool for my neice: every week she doesn't chew her nails, we take a picture of her, or of the friend/stuffed animal of her choiceThis film works more or less like regular polaroids, but are just so cute and versatile because of their size. They come either with an adhesive backing, so you can stick them on without using glue, or without. There are a wide variety of tiny, magnet-backed frames for sale here at Amazon.com, so if you want you can proudly mount the snapshots on your fridge for the world to see.
Easy installation, love the Cicso security features and great wireless range from up to 3 floors making this a great investment. Compatible with WEP, WPA and more additional wireless modes for new or old wifi devices. Highly recommended!
It seems mine was previously returned. All bags are open. Little scratch on the body. The biggest problem is the grinding noice, like a train passing by.JVC is getting really low now.Continue with my review. Since the background noise is really bad, I tried out the external microphone. But the mic socket is defective. Using their micphone extension cable to connect to a computer microphone, there's no sound recorded. Finally I found out the mic plug has to stay half-way into the socket to get sound input. This is really annoying - how can a brand new camcorder have a defective microphone socket.I have never seen a malfunctioning mic socket before!
This card reader does what it's supposed to do... simply and reliably.Only quibbles:- Even a three-inch USB extender cable'd be helpful to get it into tight spots.- The cap comes off a bit too easily (e.g., in your pocket, in your backpack, etc.)
The keyboard comes with a protective cover that fits over the keyboard which is nice and protects the keyboard.What does surprise me is that the keyboard was supposedly inspected but two of the keys were duplicated on the original keyboard and one key was omitted. Fortunately the keyboard cover had the correct keys laid out. I use the keyboard at work and I am very happy with it. I am surprised that such a stupid error was overlooked when creating the keyboard.
I payed the real price for this product, thinking it was the real thing. They broke a year later and I sent them in for repair to Sennheiser because they have a 3 year warranty. Unfortunately, my headphones couldn't be repaired because they were counterfeits. STAY AWAY FROM THIS SELLER!
If I were reviewing the unit alone, I would give it five stars. However, one must consider the whole package, including service and support, and here there are problems. When my Clie first arrived, the battery had a serious problem: it would drain from full to zero in less than 24 hours, whether I turned the unit on or not. So I was all excited to get the Clie, only to find that it was unusable. I sent it in and waited. After being without the thing for almost three weeks, it came back from the Sony service department with the same exact problem! To call this frustrating is an understatement. So I called and emailed and called again, getting various stupid suggestions (one Sony tech insisted that I was leaving the unit turned on 24/7--I am no Einstein but for cripes' sake I'm not THAT stupid!). So I sent it in AGAIN. And waited AGAIN. This time the gurus at Sony decided there really was a problem and--at my insistence--they replaced the Clie. Now it is working great and I love it. So buy the unit, but be ready for some battles if you need service!
This label material works fine. Note that it has a paper-like finish rather than the gloss finish you may be used to. It is also moderately thicker than the plastic labels. It seems to adhere well.
These went in to replace some older Bose 301 IVs. I think the Bose had more on the low end but I am now able to hear things in music with these JBLs that I never could before. They sound "smaller" than the Bose, but MUCH better sound in general, I think, much more lively, rather than just filling the room with that thick & creamy Bose-ness.Pair these with a decent subwoofer and you have better than average sound for very little money.Also, they're built like tanks, metal grills, thick, tough plastic.
My coolpix camera fits perfectly inside. It even has room for 4 extra batteries.
It is not a Mercedes Benz but for the price I paid (under $40) there is not a better bag in the market. Even compared to bags with twice that price tag, it is a better bag. It holds a lot of stuff, more than I anticipated, and it feels comfortable. If it gives me 3 years of use I'll buy another one and will still be ahead of the game. I would definitely recommend it.
Simply speaking - I have smaller type ears. Not so small they are abnormal, as some other headphones fit, but smaller than what these are made for.... Thought I would wing and see how it worked out anyhow, letting the bud sit on my ear instead of cradled in my ear... About a half an hour into my ride I had to take them off and let them sit around my neck... The darn things hurt and were hard. Great concept, just wish I could find some for smaller to regular sized ears????
Excellent product. Lots of room for all my stuff, spreads a heavy load over the shoulder staps and around the waist. I reccomend this bag for any road warrior wanting to avoid checking luggage at the airport!
This is the ink I always use on my printer & Amazon has the best price I could find. Quick delivery, easy ordering & check out.Thank you.Item being reviewedHP 02 Black Twin Pack Ink Cartridge with Vivera Ink
I'm using this card with the associated Linksys WRT54G wireless router and a Sony Vaio PCG-GR250 laptop running WinXP SP1. The range is good/low at 35Mbps at 120ft with 2 walls. The installation took 3 minutes using Windows Zero Wireless configuration. The instructions seem to be updated by Linksys judging from previous posts on this card though it still needs work. Pass phrase is not supported by XP and if you manually input the 26 hexidecimal WEP 128 key what is not stated is that the key can have letters from A-F, numbers 0-9 and some symbols. A new driver is available from Linksys than the one that was shipped with mine and install is painless.I did have a small problem with the signal cutting out every 3 minutes. This problem is because of IEE 802.1x authentication being enabled by XP and not the fault of the card. Every time I changed the SSID XP defaulted to enabling the 802.1x authentication. To change the authentication: Control Panel&gt;Network Connections&gt;rt click Wireless Network Connection select Properties. In the new window, tab to Wireless Network. Under the Preferred networks pane select your wireless network and hit the Properties radio button. In this new window, tab to Authentication. The &quot;Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network&quot; box should be unchecked.IEE 802.1x authentication is for port controlled server authentication and is not needed in most home networks.For security, under your network Properties window you should have WEP 128 enabled and the Network Authentication should be &quot;Open&quot;. Also, change your SSID to something obscure and do not broadcast it.
So I read every single review about this product, and since I already have a griffin ipod case I took a chance. I love it! I am going to be spending the summer comuting 2 hours a day in a catering van with only a radio in it, and I'm usually in a kitchen that only has radios (the tape decks and CD players are usually broke) and this thing does what it needs to do! I live in a college town, not a big city so it is easy to find a staion. I dont have to take off my case to use it, which is cool because that was one thing I was worried about. And the best part is, I ordered it on Sunday night, and UPS knocked on my door on Tuesday afternoon!! So, it does what it says it's going to do,it's easy to use, it looks good, and I got it speedy fast, so I say 5 stars!
Nikon N65 QD has all the features that any professional photographer needs. People serious in photography should own one.
This cable performed as well as others claimed it would, and at a much more reasonable price than any Monster cable. I had purchased a 10 foot cable, which provided me the proper length for running this cable to my 52" LCD Sony Bravia (and giving the ability to conceal the cable behind the walls). Generally, you can pay much more for this longer length.I have used it with both my PC-based laptop as well as my Mac Book, and it performed well with both. Definitely worth 5 stars.
I bought this product 3 years ago if i remember right,and got rid of it a year later. The product has very bad razer support. Razer doesnt even update the drivers for it any more.I had to use drivers from another company changing the device ID around. I repeating emailing razer about new drivers, even telling them i was gonna sell the card if they didnt update the drivers. They told me they was, then they never did 5 months later.Also the drivers is buggy, you go to make changes and save it. when you reboot the changes isnt saved and you have to re do them again.Then the razer DSP is just a renamed option thats on other cards based on the chipset.You better off with a better card, like a Xonar,Forte etc. then trying to use this pos product with bad driver support.
I love this printer!! I used to have the Epson 1280. Had to upgrade to this one, 1400 MUCH BETTER!
I've had this printer forever and it keeps chugging along. I recently purchased a new HP All-In-One, the HP L7780, to get its wireless capability, higher print speed, flatbed scanner and Windows Vista drivers. Although the new printer has better print quality and wireless, the cost per page for ink usage is almost double that of the T45.I was shocked when I did the calculations, but they are correct. If you need a printer for all round use, but not necessarily photo quality output, you can't beat this old classic. Drivers for the T45 are available up through Windows XP.
Product received in excellent condition as advertised and well packaged. Set-up was very easy. Things need to be easy these days at my age. I also added some additional weight to the footing for it to be stable on the ground. I am very happy with my purchase and shipping of this product. I would purchase about anything from Amazon relying on their ads being truthful. Have a nice day. HJMc
I purchased the Canon Pixma MP500 to replace an Epson CX6600 that was only 1 1/2 years old. After dealing with print head problems that caused the Epson to drink ink even more than it normally did, I gave in and purchased the Canon all-in-one to replace it(I enjoyed watching the trash man haul the Epson away).The Canon Pixma MP500 works great. The print quality and speed is amazing. I have had no issues at all. The printer software is easy to use and the results have been excellent with scanning, copying, printing text, and printing photos. I definitely recommend this printer.
I bought the XT511 after finding out that a tornado had formed over my house and I didn't know because the power went down and the emergency sirens failed with the power. I decided I needed a backup for when power/internet went out and so I made the purchase.The radio:My area (Fargo, ND) only sends one weather(wx) band out for us, and I receive it just as clear as if I'm listening on the TV, which really isn't to say it's great, that's their problem not mine. AM/FM radio comes in clear, though I do believe it's a mono speaker, which I really don't care about. It worked great while I was doing some work outside one day, I don't need sterio. The GMRS I've hardly used. I haven't sent at all, but I have monitored channels and found them to be quite clear. After driving 10 miles I was still able to receive the same people talking as I had at my origin point so I'd say the receive power at least is very strong. The LED flashlight is much brighter then I expected. I expected a single low quality LED for emergency viewing, but this has 3 high powered White light LED's. Case construction seems quite adequate, not quite portable enough for a rugged long term backpacking trip, but then that's not the intent.Downsides:1. Midland support is non-existent. I emailed a week ago and haven't received a response yet. I want to know if the emergency weather feature which kicks over to the weather radio channel if an alert goes out, will work with the radio off. The radio has power since the clock/alarm stays functioning, but I'll likely have to wait till a big storm shows up again to find out.Update: I removed one star from this product because the emergency weather alert only goes off if the radio is on. My area decided to become tornado ally this year and I really was hoping this product would wake me up if a tornado warning was issued, but it doesn't. To be fair, it'd be very annoying to keep getting woken up for severe thunderstorm warmings, but I'd deal with it. I think it'd be a very nice feature to be able to turn on if worried that night about tornado activity. On the upside, I can just listen to the radio while I sleep and get alerted, or set the radio to monitor a GMRS channel that's not likely to get traffic from 11PM-8AM. The radio has plenty of batter power to least days on radio mode, I haven't tried GMRS all night yet.2. The emergency weather alert feature is turned off by default. Who would want an 'emergency' radio, to not notify you of the emergency by default?3. The radio doesn't tell you when it's charging. This wouldn't be a terribly bad issue if my truck's cigarette lighter worked all the time, but sometimes I have to finagle it and I can't tell if it's working or not. No light on the power adapters to tell if power is received either.4. The manual says not to keep this radio plugged in all the time, only when the batteries are dead. I'm not sure the reason for this, and if this is a necessary action then I'm not sure why they call it a base station. I'm going to leave it plugged in and see what happens.
I picked up the Memorex MB2054 at a local Target store on clearance for $17.48. I've been looking for a reasonably priced VOX digital recorder for a while and the price was right. The unit has microphone and earplug jacks on top with the typical controls on the front. On the back are three switches for mic sensitivity, VOX, and a hold to lock the controls on the front. Pressing the REC, PLAY or PAUSE button powers on the recorder and it automatically shuts down after thirty seconds of idle time. This model advertises four hours of recording time, but that is at the lower-quality LP mode. Selecting SP mode will give thirty minutes. The installed flash memory holds three separate folders with up to 99 messages each. Finally, it is powered by two AAA batteries and the LCD readout does show battery strength, which is a nice feature to have. The manual states a fresh pair of batteries should last 6-10 hrs. As far as performance, the LP mode (4 hr.) is disappointing. Playback is somewhat garbled and I find it usable only if dictating verbal notes to myself. The SP mode (30 min.) is much clearer and is of better quality than any tape-based recorders I've used in the past. To sum, this recorder has a good display panel and it's very easy to locate, play and erase specific messages. I'm pleased with the features offered, although I would like to have seen a shirt clip added since the unit is very lightweight. There is a small opening in one corner that would allow you to add a thin strap, but none was included. If you have modest recording needs then the MB2054 is a good value.
I have lots of things to plug in (yes, I use a lot of power), so this was very useful. I don't plug in very expensive stuff, so it's good for my basic needs.
I BOUGHT A PAIR OF THESE LAST SUMMER....I NEEDED A PAIR OF SPEAKERS FOR NEXT TO NOTHING PRICE....WHAT I GOT WAS A LITTLE MORE THAN I EXPECTED....THE SOUND WAS CRYSTAL CLEAR....THE BASS COULD HAVE USED A LITTLE WORK, BUT SOUNDED GOOD....THEY LOOK GOOD, SAVES SPACE COMPARED TO FLOOR MODEL SPEAKERS....I RECOMMEND THESE FOR THOSE PEOPLE ON A BUDGET WHO WANT SOMETHING GOOD....THANK YOU....
This SD card has more than enough space for all my pictures. I have my camera set to the highest resolution and still have more than enough room!
If you are a hunt and peck typist, forget it. This keyboard is not for you. This keyboard is appropriate for a touch typist only!I was a hunt and peck typist for many years and found it to be unacceptable, so I took a typing course. After I finished my typing course and became a touch typist, I started to experience repetitive stress syndrome problems: pains in the arms and wrists at the end of the working day. I was looking for a solution. This was about 15 years ago when Microsoft just introduced the "Natural" keyboard at an affordable price. I purchased my first one the day it went on sale. I have been using a Microsoft Natural or a clone ever since. I am now using the Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 and I like it very much.Although the Natural keyboard design is vastly superior to all other standard keyboard designs, is the Microsoft 4000 better than other "Natural" keyboard competitors? That will be up to the individual to decide; however, the 4000 does use a PS-2 hard-wired plug. I have been very unhappy with the performance of wireless keyboards. The performance of hard-wired keyboards is superior to wireless keyboards.Did the repetitive stress problem caused by repetitive keyboard use go away totally? It was reduced: Yes, but go away: No. Introduce the Dvorak keyboard layout. Microsoft has supported the relatively unknown ANSI standard alternate keyboard mapping (Dvorak) in parallel with the very well known ANSI standard QWERTY keyboard mapping for as long as I can remember. Over this time, Microsoft has also supported the left-handed and right-handed Dvorak keyboard layouts for one-handed typists; however, the Natural keyboard offers no advantage to the one-handed typist unlike what it offers to the two-handed typist.Together, the Microsoft Natural keyboard and the Microsoft Dvorak keyboard mapping TOTALLY eliminated all of my repetitive stress syndrome problems that I experienced when I used a standard keyboard with QWERTY mappings as an engineer typing six plus hours a day.The mouse (a rat in disguise) is the only un-ergonomic device that remains in my work-flow process that causes repetitive stress syndrome problems. I have tried to learn the keyboard shortcuts that replace frequent operations that would otherwise require mouse movements.
I purchased these over a year ago now (a package of three) and they are still in fine condition. They are good quality and the stylus incorporates a ballpoint style writing pen in one end (but this pen is not user replaceable when you run out of ink) and a small PDA reset pin in the other. One end is covered with a plastic tip that protects the pen tip when it is not being used while the other end unscrews from the main body to reveal the reset pin. In addition, the stylus fits the barrel of the Palm Z22 perfectly just like the original stylus. The tip of the stylus is good quality and will not scratch the touch screen LCD when it is covered with a screen protector. I believe that it is a very good idea to keep a spare stylus on hand at home or at the office, but it is an especially good idea when traveling, etc.
Where to start? I bought two of these shortly after launch, they are the pinnacle of Apple sexiness. Sleek, small, whiter-than-white with the clear acrylic on top of the super white housing. This and the iPod second generation created the Apple frenzy with a mainstream audience that we have today. I still use this bad boy, I keep it in a dock attached to my iMac late 2006 CD, as I bought those from the same "Apple era", it's a great player, and an awesome display piece, yes it's artwork as well.I had to replace the battery in this one about a year ago, other than that it's been a workhorse. My wife found out about the recent recall on these, and sent hers back (she had not changed the battery), and she received a new 6th generation Nano in return. Thanks Apple for standing behind your products!I've kept mine, partly due to me changing the battery, and partly because I cannot part with it. It's a collectible as well as a great music player.The only real con to this device is the rather easy to scratch finish. Mine has many light scratches on it, but then I didn't keep it in a protective case, my wife did and of course had no scratches at all when she returned it.If you haven't heard, the recall on this is for the battery, it has in a few cases overheated and could potentially catch fire. If you contact Apple they will send a box to return it in, and they send you back an Apple refurbished 6th gen iPod nano, right now you get the graphite color one (8gb), all free of charge. Awesome service, from an awesome company.You may choose to keep this though, it's Apple at a great time and place in history.Fantastic!!!!
I placed an order for this product and Amazon just canceled this order without even sending an e-mail notification. I called customer service and they indicated that they canceled it due to a "pricing error". I find it interesting that "brick and mortar" company's have to honor a prices listed on their products in their stores. They can change their pricing later but customer's who purchased at the original offered price normally have to be honored.I know some company's use lower price to get customer's to their store... If you would like to call customer service, thier number is (800) 201-7575
Bought this for my Dad, not a computer geek. It is great, because with its' capicity and ease of use provides him a easy back-up of his most important data.
Well, its a well made CAT6 cables and works perfect. Arrived in great conditions... Oh and the heads are easy to plug and unplug and their cover protects it from breakage.
Good notebook riser, very stable. It is not particularly compact for traveling, but you can't have it all.
There are other remote switches that cost less, however this is what I paid for. I am very happy with what I received
Bought this for my Roland XP-50 keyboard and amp. This item gives me the flexibility to use it with my Denon receiver also.
I bought this one for gym use. First tried an RCA Lyra RD1072, but had to return that one because the sound was terrible. This unit sounds *much* better than the Lyra.The other reviews cover features/size. I'll just add my particulars...*first time I connected to my PC, the unit locked-up and I had to pull the battery out to get it to reset. Since other reviews mentioned doing the firmware upgrade to fix some problems, I did that (easy) and haven't had a problem since.*I think the supplied phones sound fine and the EQ capability allows you to shape the sound to what you want.*Some reviews comment on the large earbuds and how they hurt their ears. Huh? I don't know how something that basically rests in your ear and is not forced in could hurt. Maybe it is a volume issue ;) They are plenty comfortable for me.*For running or working out, the case is fine and you have the options of clipping onto your belt/waistband, armstrap, or, it is small enough to slip in a pocketConsidering I only paid $10 more for this than the Lyra model I got, and this has the radio feature, folder recognition, custom EQ, etc. this is just a superior buy. The Lyra had an expansion slot for memory, but this is not a must for a unit to take to the gym - the built-in 512Meg on the N200 is more than enough for that purpose. Plus, the Lyra didn't recognize folders which makes it very painful to move through lots of songs to get to one you want.
It's a very nice quality filter...I just wish I can put the lens cap on the filter. Instead of having to take the filter off.
I purchased this new battery for my Dell E1705 and it works just like it should. Holds a charge as expected. Very satisfied with product.
This is a very quality CD player utility. It is (on a price/performance ratio the best.) it is the perfect medium in CD players. Not too expensive, not too poor. I would reccomend it to anyone who wants a CD player they will probably still have to leave to thier children.
I've had the 210c for about a year. Maybe printed 100 pages in all that time. I replaced the ink carts just recently, printed 10 pages - now the black ink is totally gone. GARBAGE!
I bought to use with my Nikon D40 andNikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. Excellent cable. I was concerned that it would bee too long by the 9ft description, but it is perfect for my bracket. See full review and photos in:Stroboframe Press-T Flash Rotating Bracket
Not much to say except that it fits my lens and appears to be well made. Wish I was able to attach to camera so I don't lose it.
The functions and the battery life on this mouse are great. It's the tech's choice where I work, they all have them. But for me the mouse is too large. It's perfect for a man's hand, but I've got little lady's fingers and I find it to be too large. But like I said, all the techie's love it.
My vmodas only lasted 1 year and 1 month. Just right past the warranty limit. I'm very upset because they were small, comfy, and provided a quality of sound i wanted.
In love with this lens! I once owned and just sold the Tamron 70-300mm and Sigma 70-300mm( came with my D70 ) just so I would have enough money to buy this Nikon. Its one of the best investments that I have made in camera gear. The Tamron had a problem with purple fringing and soft at the long end. The sigma was soft at the long end also,some yellow fringing and the newer ones dont have VR with the HSM models.I was tired of the poor quality shots that I was getting from both of them so I went and bought this great Nikon lens. The photos are sharp at the long end and I haven't seen any color fringing at all. And unlike some other reviewers I like the weight.I take all types of photography from weddings to landscape, sports, birds, and whales. And I have to say I was missing out on the better quality photos. Colors are great, VRII's the best. Dont think that I'll be switching lenses too often because it gets such great pictures!My suggestion? Save for the Nikon, dont be like me and go with the other brands first only to have to sell them ( at a lower cost!#*? ) just to get better quality pictures with this lens.
In common with some of the other reviewers, I purchased the 8660DN from Costco on a coupon deal. Additionally, I was aiming to replace a old Apple Laserwriter and an HP3210 Photosmart multifunction that I hve learned to hate. Finally, I just left the corporate world and needed a home office fax machine. I was able to discuss the Brother, HP, Xerox, and Canon solutions with their respective factory reps at the 2008 Macworld exhibition in SF back in January, as well as demo most of the applicable products. So, the Brother unit won the battle of live demos and Costco pricing.Here is how the 8660DN dealt with these missions:1. Faxing - It's full featured and just a great performer. I have to send faxes every week due to health insurance and investment order processing. It's easy, fast and has all the memory a home office could ever use.2. Printing - My home network has four computers attached running Mac OSX (10.4 and 10.5) in addition to a laptop running Windows XP. I have WiFi and hardwired connections. The MFC does a great job of printing in both single sided and duplex mode from all our computers.***** ONE ISSUE: Do NOT plug the MFC power cord into the same circuit as the network router or any other network hub. When the MFC awakes from sleep, the startup power surge is sufficient to glitch the hub and lose the network address assignment necessitating a re-cycle of the MFC power switch to reconnect to the network. *****NOTE: The above issue was diagnosed by Brother's excellent (in my opinion) customer support. I moved the power around, and now it's fine.3. Scanning: Both network and USB connected scanning work well and produce moderate to good quality scans. It's not a replacement for a dedicated scanner, but it's fine for home office work. Also, the ADF works really well.4. Copying. It's just great and is a much used features. The enlarge and reduce functions work well with presets for letter, legal, etc.Conclusion: This is a great unit
I bought one of these with high hopes of getting iPod music in my car, but it did not work. No matter where I tuned it, static drowned out my music. In Los Angeles where I am, there is no open spectrum, so no matter what FM frequency you choose for the Griffin, the transmitter has to compete with radio stations signals in your area - and it always loses. The signal transmitted from this device is very weak and has to reach your car antenna (it does no good sticking this thing close to your stereo). So if your car antenna is at the rear of your car, it's not going to make it. This might work if it is placed right next to the antenna, within one meter maybe.The whole theory of broadcasting music over an FM frequency fails in practice unless you live in an area where there are portions of the FM band that are totally unoccupied. Even then, it's a mediocre solution at best.
Based on all the reviews and the looks of this monitor I thought it would be the best choice. Like many of the other reviewers, even the ones with high ratings, there is just way too much static and interference. We have tried different outlets in different rooms, using batteries only, nothing helps. We are going to exchange it and try a different brand. You need to read all the reviews, not just the ones with low rates, because the others mention the static also! I wish I would have taken my own advice.
I brought this to Kenya for a Safari and for the price was very happy with it. Got some great closeups combining the digital and optical zooms.A few pictures were a bit grainy with the full combined zoom, but that is to be expected.I just wish there was a viewfinder and not just the LCD window. It was hard to see it in bright sun, plus I need my reading glasses to see it clearly.The size of the camera was small enough to fit in my fanny pack and the ease of using the different functions was also good. I am one of those "technologically challenged" people and I had no problems.
I had the StreetPilot C330 and after a little over a year it went toes up. The cost of repair was $225 and the cost to upgrade to the C340 was only $280 with shipping. A no brainer.The C340 actually calls out street names at turns which is a help over the last one (C330) It seems to be faster and it has the capability to accept an adapter to provide traffic jam rerouting. I have not added that option as it requires more equipment and a monthly charge.I should add that I considered switching to another brand. Both my C330 and my wife's C330 went toes up after a little more than one year just beyond the one year warranty. I wrote to Garmin and they have chosen to fix both under warranty even though it has been over one year. NICE!!!
My name is Dale Gibbs from Wauchula Florida, This Product was purchased by Me for my Sister along with a Sandisk 1Gig Mp3 Player. these headphones perform well, the main thing in looking for headphones is quality then the signal to noise ratio which should be 100db minimun or higher at least 40mm drivers, and freq response of 5,10,K to 25,30 K highwhich makes all the diff in the world. I have personally owned Sony studio quality headphones at about 100.00 and these headphones im writing about is very good for your wallet, they sound good and clear.if your into hi fi at home try the sony studio edition. and sony also makes a professional line as well, go to [...] and look for thier Premium Headphones but get out your wallet because everyone knows you get what you pay for. I know music! Ive been playing drums profesionally for 22 years and am currently in session, I also have a business and background in Car & Home audio custom building and retail merchandise by the name of Acoustic Lifestyle Car & Home audio. cdg_1000@yahoo.com
Bought this as a backup for my Canon BP-970. Works great and last just as long as the original battery.
I have no input for this product never got to me I'm still waiting to get it. It has been over a month and a half since I ordered it.
I bought my Toshiba a few days ago and I have no complaints. If you are looking for a good quality, mid-size flat screen, then this is the one for you. The picture quality is perfect (stay away from Panasonic whose picture seems to be too dark), and being able to switch to a 16:9 is a wonderful bonus. I use the TV's speakers and I think the sound quality is top of the line. You can adjust the Bass, Trebble, and balance, while turning on or off features like surround sound.The television IS heavy but not out of the ordinary for its size. I didn't find it front heavy, it fit on my current television stand, and it is quite stable.If you have questions about which 27" flat screen to buy, stop searching for answers. The Toshiba is the way to go.
I always use Original HP ink in my HP Printer. I find the print quality to be better that way. The Original HP 15 Black Ink Cartridge I ordered from Amazon.com was priced right and delivery was quick. I am now enjoying quality prints again.
This product was offered by Amazon as a recommended buy for the Epson PictureMate Personal Photo Lab Dash PM 260--but they are the wrong cartridges. Don't buy for the 200 series. I found out the hard way--after I opened the package. Uggh! No one wants to replace--not Amazon, not Epson. What a waste.
It worked in my camera. that is all I ask of it.Arrived promptly!
this remote is very usefull, makes life very easy to view and control wmc and also for powerpoint presentations. The only drawback is that it pokes out a lot from the slot and that is very very annoying. Besides this, great gadget.PS: btw, to pair must press both volume up and volume down so it enters pair mode...
This printer has outstanding print quality when printing photosand graphics. It's print speed is decent, and it doesn't take up muchroom on your desk. The faults are all print cartridge related. First of all only one cartridge in at a time, so either you have the color cartridge in, or the black cartridge. Lexmark helped this problem by including a cartridge caddy on the back of the printer to store a cartridge that's not being used. The second problem is the cartridges are pretty expensive. For a $90 printer, the black cartridge is $28.99 here, and around $32 retail. Color is about $5 more. Pretty steep for a cheap printer. And unlike Epson or HP printers, you can't get generic Lexmark cartridges, so you can't save any money that way. The software is good, it talks to you and tells you what the printer is doing. 1200dpi photo quality is amazing. Just be ready to shell out the cash when your ink cartridge runs out. END
Product works just fine, arrived as advertised, when advertised... for 1/10th of the in-store cost. I ordered an extra just to have on-hand, great purchase!
It was a nice little thing for a couple of months. Then one of the days it stopped working.. Apparently that happens often with COWAN (where's the pride?). Since then it was repaired but it took some time...Since then it works ok.
I won't write a lengthy review, because everybody else has covered most of the topics. I just want to give you the bottom line: This thing blows chunks. It's terrible. I left DirecTV after 4 years of service because of this thing they call a DVR.
My background: Not quite an audiophile, but "getting there." High quality sound is very important to me. My main headphones are a pair of Senheiser HD-555 (open headphones) hooked up to a USB breakout sound interfance (specifically, an old Tascam US-122. One of the recording channels is dead, but it still works great as a headphone amp).I purchased these cheaper headphones to use at work, because I didn't like having ear buds in my ears all day. My review of 4 stars is purely based on bang-for-your-buck. For this price, these things are phenominal, but obviously they can't match a pair in the 100's of dollars, hence they do not get a 5 star rating.To address some of the complaints others have talked about:1) Hard to drive -- they are hard to drive, especially from a cheap-o computer soundcard. My work computer needed a 3dB preamp to get it anywhere close to reasonable listening levels. However they seem to drive just fine from an iPod. There is also an advantage here... if you are plugging these into a cheap-o computer sound card, you usually get a lot of noise through headphones. Often you need to turn down the volume for headphones (compared to speakers), hence the noise level is near the volume level. Since these are harder to drive... you get to turn up the volume, and therefore mask a lot more of the underlying noise. Especially good for laptop sound cards where you can hear that background 'beeping and clicking' noise leaking through from the hard drives and video card.2) Long cord. Its kind of too long, unless you want to run in into the soundcard on the back of your computer -- and then its perfect! Again, its all about the application.3) Sibilance -- meaning, they over-emphasis the 's' sound. Ssssibalance. Toassssst. You get the idea. Well, the truth is, to me, its not nearly as bad as others have said. I would say its more on the borderline between "too bright" and "sibilant." And once again, if you're driving it with a decent source, and have taken time to break them in for a few hours, I would say it sounds pretty good. This is coming from someone who likes things more on the bright side. If you're into a really deep bass-y sound, or something very mellow, these may not be for you.Overall, these are a great value for a spare/at work/secondary pair of headphones. I think with the lower efficiency (hence some level of noise rejection) and long cord, they are particularly well suited to plugging directly into a computer sound card, although this can sometimes be a problem because they are difficult to drive.
I bought this case about 3 years ago. I wanted something small and sleek to tote my digital camera around in. I didn't like any of the cases that my local retailers carried, so I turned to the internet. This case was perfect! It's just the right size. It has a front pocket for SD cards, batteries, etc.When I first received it, I thought it was going to be too small for my square-ish camera. Thankfully, the neoprene is easily stretchable and it accommodated my camera just fine. I just bought another camera, which is slightly larger than my old one and it has stretched over this one as well.I leave the hand strap of my camera dangling out of the case and then put it through the hole on the zipper mechanism. This works great because I can easily carry the camera and when I take a picture, I loop the cord around my hand and the case hangs from it. I don't have to find a place to put the case down while I take pictures.My only complaint about this product is the velcro belt-loop on the back of the pouch. It takes up space and makes the pouch bulkier than it has to be. I suppose I would not complain about it if I actually used it, but I have no need to.Overall, this is a great product and I highly recommend it.
Kidding aside, this came in about 2 business days. I installed the first one today, and it's working great. Thanks!
This was for my son who check out product specs and for the money, is a great deal.He is very happy with this product.
This printer was very easy to set up on our home network. It prints both color and bs fast, copies and scans well over the network, and handles photos fairly well. Unfortunately it only lasted 19 months. The simple act of replacing the black ink cartridge broke something within the cartridge holder. I thought it was a spring as its plastic mount was broken off. Nothing that a dab of gorilla glue couldn't handle. But that didn't do the trick and I can't see what else is wrong.We have a bunch of these printers at work and two of them have stop working as well. Trying to get HP support is very frustrating. HP's Chat is useless. These are clearly made to be disposible when they break. HP doesn't support its products and these printers are not of the same quality as the old HP LaserJets. Shame, because the network printer is a great idea and this printer otherwise would be a great printer.So I'm now searching for a non-HP networked printer to replace this one.
We bought this product installed it, but it did not work. We attempted to return this item, but Amazon does not allow returns of hazardous materials. You can order this product and receive it through the mail, but Amazon will not allow you to return it,something about returning hazardous material through the mail. Beware of the return policies!!! We now have a very expensive paper weight. Very disappointed!!!
Only takes minutes to download and you are ready to play.It is better than registering my credit card on xbox live.
I did not find any audio loss while using this. I use it to connect my xbox 360 to my PC speakers and I have to say that I'm happy with it.
I ordered this after much consideration. I really was in the market for a small sub to just improve the lows in my factory system. I fell upon this and although it was a little bigger than what i was considering i did some research. I couldn't find many reviews but those that i did were positive. I ended up buying it and am glad i did.This thing hits hard! It has a lot of control over the amount of bass and I actually find myself turning it down because it can become overwhelmingly loud and rattle the car. I listen to anything from rock to hip hop and must say it exceeds my expectations in every genre.I highly recommend this subwoofer. It is a great value and is easy to install with the built in amplifier.
Either reader flak from the terrible previous edition or the author's conscience catching up to him brought about this much improved second edition. I had written off Anonymous as yet another sellout-apparent-self-called &quot;security expert&quot; milking the InfoSec cash cow two years ago, but this latest install is a grand step up from the previous Maximum Security and the author has done a decent bit of work.This book is a worthy addition to your bookshelf if you are in any way involved with computer security. If you are completely unknowledeable in the field, this book will bring you up to speed on general security history/principles and give you a plethora of resources for educating yourself even further. Actual security conscious admins may just wish to breeze through this, but keep it handy as a reference for the new guy in your section that doesn't have the faintest clue as to what computer security is.Granted, much if not all of what is put forth in this book can be found on the Internet these days, but I find this book to be an indispensable &quot;bookmark collection&quot; of sorts. In addition to its ability to clearly define much InfoSec terminology in a way that is easily passed on to &quot;users&quot;, Maximum Security can best be described as a &quot;stepping off&quot; platform for those that want to be fed the basics quickly, and then nudged in the right direction.It's not all good, though. The CD that accompanies this book is practically worthless and pales in comparison to the previous edition's CD which wasn't much better. I didn't think they could make a worse CD than the first edition's, but somehow, they did. The one key feature of the CD that is &quot;glorified&quot; in the book by the author (a list of ALL the hyperlinks in the book, links to all the RFCs, and MS security advisories) isn't even ON the CD (eventually it was put out as a download from SAM's support site)! I KNOW that a better resource CD could be made in a matter of DAYS--it is a shame so little effort was put into the one with this book.It's also important to note that this book fails to properly mention many new security tools and the explosion of Linux in particular-but this is to be expected from a book attempting to generalize such a dynamic field. And of course, the author will soon be releasing a &quot;Maximum Linux Security&quot; book--nice PR touch there.Overall, this book is a worthy buy. But make sure you follow it up with a healthy learning initiative and catch up with the current state of the computer security field. And when you get this book, immediately throw the CD in the trash or use it as a drink coaster. ;)
In the city, or other areas of high RFI, this little guy might drive you crazy. But over all it is well above par with any on the Market today. I drive an average of 600 miles a day all over Arizona and New Mexico. On the open road this thing preforms. Most of the country I run in is mountainous and rolling desert, it omits the false readings my old Whistler found, but it did pick up a couple of new ones. Most of the DPS cars in our area run the KA band, a few areas use K. On open ground (rolling Desert) it has picked up units a good two minutes before I can see them. It can't see around the rocks, but does good with the reflections generated by UHF signals. In the mountains and canyons of SE Arizona I get a good 20-30 seconds warning. I use velcro to mount it to the dash in both my car and in the semi I drive. Yes they are illegal in trucks, but the SWS systems in the newer units far out weighs the occasional fine, which averages around $... (for a truck)For the money, if you run the open road and want a blanket of relative secuity for a barginn price, this unit is well worth the investment.
Within a month of installation the harddrive crashed. Very disappointed that the harddrive crashed so soon. Usually do not have these kinds of problems with Western Digital harddrives.
I wanted an extra battery for my Lumix DMC-FZ50 and this works perfectly. It holds as much charge and charges as quickly as the more expensive name brand.
I visited stores, talked with sales persons, and hit the internet time and time again. I finally decided thatthe way to go for a 61" screen was the Samsung. The light engine, the inputs, the picture itself were all some ofthe determining features. Finally came the price.....Amazon hands down. No better price anywhere and thedelivery was excellent, even out here in the countryside. I have no complaints about this television and I woulddo it all again with no hesitation. You will find no regrets from me on this purchase, and believe me, if I felt Igot shafted you would be reading about it right now. Five Stars. Remember, though, that High Def is the bighallmark of this screen. Regular broadcasts are acceptable, but it is best to get further back from the screen.Also, you will need a High Def dvd player with a very expensive cable to go with it.....but the remarkable colorand definition you will see on such a large screen is still amazing me.
This thing works great! Have it mounted in our computer room in the lower level of our walkout ranch and it always works even when ALL DOORS are closed throughout the house. We even take our laptop outside and down to our lake and it works perfectly even at that distance! Definately a robust and effective wireless router. Buy one, you won't be disappointed!
I bought these at circuit city a decade ago for $80 each..and still amazed at their clarity-response-detail. outperforms many high-end speakers...I have gone thru several brands while upgrading to home theater. My personal review is- that the titanium tweeter is very efficient/bright combined with the 4" woofer and may require acoustics/eq for home use. I consider a 5" woofer a better match ....and use these as surrounds. The JBL sound is incredible -upgrading from these is difficult and almost futile. Compare the newer models- Maybe Yamaha, polk or klipsch.? - it depends entirely on your preferences for quality sound..
It works. However, it took me two hours to find the power button. It doesn't work unless you find that button. And there is no tech support on the weekends. But otherwise, my computer fan quited down after I turned the product on.
Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning SystemThe Lens Pen goes with me everywhere. It keeps the lens clear of dust when I'm shooting, so my proofs don't end up with spots. This is a nifty tool for photographers on the go who don't want to be bogged down with a lot of extra cleaning products.
Combined with my Sony subwoofer these modest sized speakers give great sound for everything from rock to jazz to classical music.
I have a 12&quot; iBook and a Dell desktop. I got cable internet, so I didn't need to get the one with a modem. It works perfectly and the wireless printing is really convienent. I reccomend this to anyone who is sick of tripping over wires and being confiened to a single room (or house for that matter)!
I have a 10-year old Sony television that will render 1080i, but which has only two component inputs, while I have 3 or 4 (if you count the Wii) devices with component outputs. I always fear signal degradation when introducing a new device in the signal path, and had always taken care to just use a straight signal path from the Xbox 360 and the DVD player. But when I got HD television AND a Blu-Ray player, this seemed to be the only choice short of rewiring the whole system, which I'm not going to do unless I get a 60-inch plasma.This little device came in the mail and even included some extra wires, including optical (!) but if you're like me, you have a whole box of extra monster cable sitting around, left over from old equipment. Very simple to set up, just plug-n-play (Microsoft, eat your heart out).Best of all, perhaps because signals are so digital these days, I have noticed little or no signal degradation in either audio or video. If pressed, I might say there could be a slight degradation in the video feed from the DVR, but then again, I would say it's more likely that it's the crappy DVR (i.e., it's not a Tivo, just what came with the cable) and not this signal splitter.This has also allowed me to move the Wii into the component closet with all the other audio-video equipment, while also upgrading the Wii to use the component output. Perfect solution.
I bought this keyboard for 2 reasons, the Wake feature after Sleep, and what i thought were larger keys not just larger print. Well the Wake function does not work, right out of the box. and my fingers are having the same problem as with other keyboards - the keys are too small. I am deciding if I am going to return it.
My ONLY complaint about this nifty little notebook case is that the clothing department's strap fasteners aren't very strong and occasionally give way so when I open it up, my socks go flying. Other than that, though, this case is awesome. The side-entry to the computer compartment is the most convenient out of any computer case I've ever seen, and there's plenty of room for cables and peripherals, as well as a change of socks & undies, just in case my checked luggage gets lost. The wheels and handle are well-built and tough, and the rollers run smoothly. It looks sharp and clean, and was a lifesaver when I went overseas on business!
Belt clip is too loose for the scrub pants that I wear and my phone fell off twice on the first day of use.
Great pressure cooker,it is very easy to clean. The safety features work great.It is made to last a very long time.
nice product easy to install and use for all door lock actuator... is a must have no more relay lying underneath the dash... great product as stated... Thanks
The red color of the case does not match the color of the camera exactly, but it does fit just fine. The magnetic snap catch on the case opens easily so one should not be rough with it. I do like it because it doesn't take up a lot of space.
I bought this remote for Nikon D7000 DSLR.On D7000, this remote seems work differently comparing to other comments here for older Nikon DSLRs:1. When you press the button, the camera will focus and shoot. However, there is no way to "click once to focus and click the 2nd time to shoot".2. If the camera is in AF-S mode, when you press the button and the camera cannot achieve focus, then the shutter will not be triggered. This is good. So you can be sure that once it take photos, it is focused.3. Nikon D7000 does has a wireless control mode to let you use mirror-lock up.4. D7000 also has an IR sensor in the back. So with this remote, you can control the camera from the front and also from the back.This remote works much better than the other 3rd party remote I bought previously. And the 3rd party remote I bought is also an established brand name. But it seems has issue that the camera will miss the signal 50% of the time. It's really a pain to use. Since this unit is only $16, you will not save much buying 3rd party. Don't waste your money there.Highly recommend.
Two computers and one internet cable is a minor, but real, pain, and the connection always seems to be to the wrong one at the wrong time. This little switch, with a quick turn of the selector, and a couple of patch cables has eliminated the necessity of pulling the connection from one computer to the other. Very handy and well worth the price. Works without a hitch.
Got the Nikon 800 rangefinder last week and have used it on two rounds of golf so far. It works like a champ. Easy to carry and easy to use. Lightweight, picks out your target very quickly (no warm up time), and the scan mode is great to make sure you've hit your desired target.Caveats: I've only ranged flags up to 250 yds (haven't tried anything farther). The farther you are the more difficult it is to hold the rangefinder steady on your target, so you're more likely to get objects in the background as your hand moves back & forth. You just have to learn to toss out the 310 yd reading and use the 250 yd one instead.If using for golf, note that the default setting is NOT First Target Priority. Read the directions to set it to FTP. You'll see a "G" in the display if FTP is set correctly (who knows what "G" means!).p.s. I bought the kit with the orange hunting vest and the retractable lanyard. Don't know what I'm going to do with the vest, but the retractable lanyard is great to hang the rangefinder off my golf bag. I only wonder if its exterior will be scratched up over time...
I have been using my DMP1 in my car now for a few years. I have since upgraded both the software and the size of the HD. I can fit 1000's of mp3s on it and I could not imagine driving without this. I NEVER listen to the radio anymore because there is no need to when you have your entire music collection at your fingertips!The software provided with the DMP1 is crappy. The GUI is clunky and very limited. The firmware would not allow seeking through songs. I managed to find an alternative open source software upgrade which allows you to be able to seek through songs. The alternative firmware is much faster - it let's you simply use windows explorer to access the HD which makes it much easier to transfer files back and forth to ANY computer with Windows installed. It allows for a simplistic and fast way to shape your music library just the way you want it.I HIGHLY recommend this product!!
I've read a lot of good reviews of this lens and so I decided to purchase a 2nd hand one at about USD$380, and what I found was a real gem! This is a fast lens with constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the focal range, and would give you a better depth of field (DOF) from most normal lenses, and hence the nice bokehs.I've heard that there are lenses with front or back focusing, but the one I got was great. If you own a D300, there is the AF Fine Tuning function where you can adjust your front or backfocusing of your lens. In fact, I found that Nikkor lenses also suffer from some front or back focusing.This lens is 1/3 the price of a Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 DX lens, but performs just as well. The MTF of this lens is phenomenal for the price you pay. The only 2 things which I believe could have been improved upon is the built of the lens (which would then probably cost more), and the colors the lens gives on the pictures. Don't get me wrong, the colors are great... but I'm comparing to colors from Nikkor lenses, and somehow, after trying many different lenses, I still find colors from Nikkor lenses the most natural with good contrast and saturation. It is a good thing that the colors can always be post processed.All in all, this lens is a winner! And this lens spends more time on my camera than any other lens. Tamron released a 2nd version of this lens (A16NII) in 2008 which has an in-built motor to work with the D40/x + D60. The D40/x + D60 does not have a screw drive motor in the body and depends on the in-built motor in the lens for focusing, just like Nikkor's AF-S lenses (AF with Silent Wave Motor).Depending on how what mode you normally shoot in, this Tamron lens has a problem reporting back the correct distance when using flash in the TTL-BL mode. Apparently, it is not just this lens, but other Tamron lenses as well. If you use flash in P (Program) mode and the flash goes to TTL-BL mode, because it reports back a larger distance than your subjects really are, the flash would fire off with more power, so you'll need to reduce the flash power in the flash compensation. However, if you shoot mainly in A (Aperture priority) mode, which is normally what I use, you would not face this problem with a flash because in A mode, it goes to TTL mode with the flash.
Compact, never seems to fail (been using for 6+ months) and great design for anyone constantly switching USB devices. Perhaps the best feature I have found is that it is a true USB 2.0 hub, no more annoying "the device can perform faster if..." messages. Great data speeds and easy to use top accessible ports make this a great addition to my work environment, a plus for anyone using a small laptop or just running out of desktop ports. Its stackable so you can keep expanding it if need be and have 14 or 21 ports I believe, the only one drawback is that the power supply is large and does take up neighboring outlets on a strip. Overall a great hub for the money.
This pack was purchased as an up-size after buying more (and larger) glass. Main section has decent configure-ability. Plenty of pockets. Good enough padding, both for the equipment and my shoulders / back. Construction seems very good. Straps can be adjusted to suit the user. Very good, especially for the price.
I did not purchase this from Amazon as I found it cheaper elsewhere, the first one I purchased had damage, but I just receieved my new one and it is great! I had a 17" wide screen and really like the wide screen and for the money, you can't beat the 22" Benq. It's still shocking to see the difference in size. The 20" monitors are a little chepaer, but spend the extra money and get a 22" wide, it's really worth it.
This has got to be the finest 3 megapixel camera ever manufactured. I was comparing this to a 5MP Panasonic Lumix for the longest time because of the equipped Leica lens. I wasn't sure if Leica had produced such similar digital camera until I did some search and came across the beautiful D-LUX model. What I like best about the Leica D-LUX is the timelessness of its design - one look and you know it's a quality piece and the trademark of Leica. Apart from the solid anodized aluminum metal construction, the photos do me justice! I took photos at pitch dark in auto mode with only the flash and the exposures were like from a studio with full lighting, its got amazing color balance. I could not believe the capability of this machine and it's incredible! Although noise level above ISO 100 is noticeable (photo journalist-magazine quality?). This camera almost doubled the cost compared to the Lumix FX8 (again, a 3MP vs 5MP) but worth it for the quality of photos and the construction of how it was built, like back in the good ol' days with pride. Also included is a generously packaged handsome Presentation Box with matching Leather Cases for the camera and two Batteries (yes, 2) along with a larger than usual 64MB SD card. Leica also compliments a free brand new HP photosmart145 printer with this purchase. At this cost, one can only wonder why...and it's worth every dollar spent!Tips for reducing "Noise/Grainy" photos:For daylight shots: Use "P" mode on the dial; on the Menu button, set to ISO 50 and adjust the "W. Balance" to (Cloudy Day) and you should get photos with vibrant colors and it should result to minimum or no noise effects.Now, for night shots: On the dial, use the *Star* mode, repeat the same and adjust W. Balance to (Tungsten) and reduce its ISO setting, preferrably 100-200 and keep the flash ON! Take a few test shots until you get the desired results and lighting for low lit areas, but you MUST hold still like a rock if you're not using tripods, otherwise WAIT and not move a millimeter per the instruction from the screen (this is the price you pay for not using a tripod, but worth the fun).There are endless possibilities with this piece of gem, so READ THE MANUAL thoroughly and play along!Pros:It's a Leica!Packaging,Imaging,Design & Rugged Construction,64 MB SD Card,2 Batteries,Leather AppointmentsFREE HP photosmart 145 printer!Cons:Noticeable noise above ISO 100No Anti-Shake or Image Stabilizer supportThicknessWish it was at least 4MPBattery life is virtually useless (it could have gotten 5 stars if wasn't for this problem)
I have owned other MP3 players with similar storage capacities (most notably the relatively bulky RaveMP player). I was a little hesitant about the nano because everything Apple seems to be over-priced, however, I was very pleasantly surprised when I purchased the nano. It has excellent sound quality (and volume capability), with surprisingly sturdy construction for such a small piece of equipment.I run marathons, so it's important to have a reliable MP3 player. The RaveMP was a good player, but the nano's construction, sound quality, customizable playlists, and it's ability to play MP4 music blows the Rave away. Battery life is also around 12-14 hours (depending on volume and viewing options), and stores pictures as well as music.I would've liked to have an arm-band that fully covers the nano against the elements (running in the Northwest can get a little soggy), but the one I did purchase covers most of it, holds the player snuggly against my upper-arm, and runs about $30. I am hoping an arm-band similar to the full-size ipod is available soon.I have friends with ipods, and found them to be a little heavy and bulky for running, but the nano seems to be the perfect size and it's viewing options and storage capacity makes it superior to the ipod shuffle in every way. Well worth the investment, but be careful not to leave it laying around, it'll disappear quick.
EXCELLENT!!Playes CDR and RW. Perfect DD and DTS sound. Both digital connections is a nice touch. Who cares about MP3 if you got CDRW??? Besides, this is a DVD player, not a CD player. IF you want to waste the $$ on MP3, get the SD2710.I don't know about dude and his 3 month problem. I've had mine 5, and it plays as if it just came out of the box. HDCD is nice, too bad all that is encoded in HDCD is country, and you have to use analog cables for the HDCD to work properly. With digital cables you get no HDCD.Overall: VERY GOOD entry level DVD player.
My original computer speakers were Logitech and I spent $75 on them...these only costed me like $15 and they're are WAY BETTER! It sounds like a sound system. Usually with computer speakers if you turn them up to loud they rattle...not these! This system is for music lovers! The bass coming from these things are amazing!
I bought 2 of these units thinking I could replace my VCR and DVD player. The good news is that yes, it performs both functions just like my old VCR and my old DVD player, but no more! Oh, it does play back from my Flash cards, but I didn't buy it for that.On the negative side, it won't play any of my VCDs or anything recorded on DVD-R, it also won't play anything on RW media either.While it does do what it claims: plays both VCR tapes and DVDs, don't expect it to play your home made DVDs of your computer. It seems to only playback commercial DVDs. I didn't bother checking to see if it could playback MP3s since I didn't buy it for that.I have a Sony DVD player that seems to playback everything I put in it. I am very disappointed with this Samsung player. Great idea! Poor implementation!
The keyboard is canted upward in the rear, and the 6 key is on the same side as the 7 key vs. the 5 key. I couldn't use it.
as other reviews have mentioned here ,i also have both the Sony 71s (but lost an ear insert )and decided to try these. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY.there just is NO BASS here and i have been dealing with this company for 2 weeks now trying to get the right size eartip. if you consider these you should know that for 3 times the list price of the Sonys ,they include only 1 size eartip and you will need to call to get another size.2 weeks and 2 packages later (I need a larger size ,but both packages have contained a pair of smaller eartips with the bigger ones i requested.i have no idea why ) i finaly have one eartip that fits but is made of a foam i know will not last very long.THESE ARE JUST NOT WORTH THE MONEY !! read over these reviews and you will see that even the good reviews have people mentioning adding small amps and the poor bass.do not buy into the hype about this company ,or think that spending the extra money is going to get you a better sound.i am listening to WMA files recorded at a high bitrate and with both headphones the madrange and high are excellent ,BUT the Sonys are more comfortable ,THEY HAVE THE BASS ,they come with 3 different size eartips and they list for 1/3 the price of the Etymotic.AVOID wasting your money !!!!!!!!!!!
I have had Standard Horizon products before and this one is a keepereasy to use very clear display. Great features large menu for quickaccess for all functions and inputs. Must have a c-map card with tihs unit.
diffenently get a little better signal but not by much. the cable is about 5 feet too short to really be useful (its only about 3 feet long) and position the antenna in the optimal spot for improved signal receiption.
I started my stargazing years ago with a 3" refractor, moved to a Meade ETX, then went to a pair of 100x20 binocs on a homemade aluminum parallelogram, counter-balanced mount. The binoculars were the best, but I still wanted larger planetary images, and the ability for deep space viewing and eventual astrophotography (which means a tracking motor drive). I was ready to move up.I started researching various astronomy club web sites for reviews and feedback on equipment. I also looked at photos taken by amateur astronomers and looked at the equipment they used. I looked closely at the images and decided which were best regardless of price of the telescope, and the Nexstar was always right up there with the best.In the PRICE RANGE I could afford, taking transportability and a reasonably large aperature into consideration, the CLEAR winner was the Celestron Nexstar 8SE.I would like to have purchased a U.S. made telescope, but unfortunately, little that is affordable is made in the U.S. -- that breaks my heart!!!So after due consideration and agonizing about the cost and place of manufacture, I finally decided to make a purchase -- I AM NOT IN THE LEAST BIT DISAPPOINTED!!!Let me say upfront, I DO NOT WORK FOR CELESTRON AND HAVE NO FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CELESTRON!!!Now on to the review.When the shipping container arrived, I gulped -- IT IS BIG!! I was amazed when the petite blonde UPS driver began carrying it down the driveway by herself -- I HAD TO RELIEVE HER OF THE CONTAINER, AND WAS SHOCKED BY THE SIZE MORE THAN THE WEIGHT (ABOUT 52 Lbs.) -- IT IS A LITTLE DIFFICULT TO MANAGE. If you have a two wheel dolly, use it!Everything was well packed and in individual boxes within the larger shipping box.All items were packed in white poly-foam which is designed to be kept for further storage or for use in the Celestron Nexstar case for the 8SE.Set up is fairly easy. The tripod is pretty idiot proof and sets up in about 2 minutes.Install 8 AA batteries in the fork mount base -- don't rely on the batteries to run the scope motors for anthing more than a few minutes -- they are only sufficient as a back-up. You will need either an AC adapter cord or a DC cord (12v) to operate the scope for any length of time.The one thing the enclosed instructions and the Celestron You Tube Nexstar set-up video (which I suggest you watch) do not cover well, is the attachment of the OTA (optical tube assembly - the actual tube of the telescope) to the "fork" (the part that mounts the telescope to the tripod and contains the motor drive). This is not a true fork mount, as it only suppports the tube on one side of the tube instead of two.You should pay close attention to the picture in the instruction illustration in order to properly position the tube in the screw-type wedge pressure clamp, and tighten firmly, as this will hold the telescope when in the vertical as well as horizontal positions -- the last thing you want to have happen is to have the tube assembly slide out of the fork when you are carrying the tube mounted to just the fork!!! I had visions of the tube sliding out of the fork and having one or the other crash to the surface of my concrete driveway!!! MAKE VERY CERTAIN THAT THE TUBE ASSEMBLY IS MOUNTED SECURELY TO THE FORK!!LET ME REPEAT -- UNLESS YOU HAVE A LOT OF EXPENDABLE INCOME, MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE TUBE ASSEMBLY IS VERY SECURELY MOUNTED TO THE FORK!!! Covering the surface of the wedge clamp with rubber cement might make the clamp more secure.Once you have mounted the tube to the fork, mounting the combo to the tripod is pretty simple (using due care!).Place the supplied bubble level on the center of the tripod surface, and adjust the tripod legs until you center the bubble (Celestron should have built the level into the tripod surface), then remove the bubble level so you don't lose it -- it is very small.Next, carefully set the telescope/fork on the tripod, align with the securing screws, tighten, and your almost ready to view the heavens.Install the right angle prism (into which the eyepiece fits) into the rear of the telescope, install the eyepiece, and you are ready to go.Once you have gotten the gist of how this all works, it will only take you about five minutes to set up this scope.I spent one entire evening with this telescope (I ordered extra eyepieces -- you only get one, 25mm eyepiece with the purchase, and I also purchased a 2x Barlow -- doubles the magnification of the eyepiece used) and I was blown away by the images!!!!!! Saw Saturn and the moon like I've never seen them before!!! I treated the neighbors to a mini-star party -- had it not been for the mosquitoes, I'd have been out there until dawn.The telescope is the best thing since sliced bread!!!! Bang for the buck, I don't think you can beat it.I would give it an 8 or 9 out of 10!PROS: Simple set-upWell madeVery sturdy tripodEasy to set-up computerized tracking (so it finds and follows whatever you want to view).All in all, couldn't be much simplier to set-up and operate!Doesn't require a lot of space in a van, suv or the back seat of a larger car (this was a biggy for me).Great for a beginnerOUTSTANDING VIEWING!!!!CONS: Instructions could be better.Bubble level should be built into the tripod surface (easy to do in the molding procedure) -- mold a hole andglue the bubble level in it -- duh!More secure tube to fork clamping system (rubberized, non-slip surface on the wedge clamp)Provide at least one additional eyepiece and a 2x Barlow.Inform buyers that an outside power source IS REQUIRED!!!!!!!All things considered, I don't believe you can get a better telescope for the money, and it is so simple to use that I would recommend it to a beginner -- avoid cheaper refractors and smaller aperature reflectors that will be much less enjoyable.Hope this helps anyone who is shopping for a good quality telescope that will last for years.
The extender moves my face away just the right amount - no smudges but also not so far out that it is obstructive.
Just giving my few cents on the S110 Powershot. I am most impressed with the unit and what they can fit inside. The only bad things are it is a little heavy (due to metal case I imagine), and the battery life. Everything else is great for my use.
I purchased this cd player several months ago with the thought that I &quot;needed&quot; one (ha!) that included an am/fm tuner, as well as a disc player. Since my main use for a portable for workouts at the gym, I looked for one that has reasonably good anti-skip performance and that is ruggedly constructed. And of course, great sound quality is still the most important feature of all.In almost all ways, this unit has met my admittedly high expectations. It is very solidly built, is light on battery use, and includes such useful feature as a &quot;hold&quot; mechanism to prevent accidental button-pushing during play.... The anti-skip mechanism seems as good as any currently available, but don't let anyone fool you into thinking that ANY portable cd player is entirely skip-proof. Yes, if you run hard with this unit strapped to your waist it WILL skip. Moreover, if you engage in any kind of up-and-down repetitive exercise (for example, pullups) the unit will skip. Still, if a user limits the activity to easy jogging and takes at least some care to minimize rocking motions while exercising, the anti-skip performance of this machine is satisfactory.Typical of recent Panasonic cd players, the sound quality of the SL-SW869V is quite good. Sadly, competitor Sony has decided to go with extremely low-powered amplifiers in their newest generation of cd players, figuring that light weight and long battery life are more important to users than is optimal sound quality. As yet, however, Panasonic has not made this mistake, striking a still-acceptable balance between size/battery conservation and audio performance considerations. Whether or not one likes the optional bass boost feature will depend upon one's tastes, of course.The am/fm tuner is reasonably good, but potential buyers should know that since the headphone cord essentially acts as the antenna for this feature, the reception will vary in accordance to where the listener is located, the quality of the original signal, and the extension/position of the headphone cord. Getting static-free reception for some FM stations while exercising inside an urban gymnasium may sometimes be difficult.Overall, the features and buttons are logically laid out, with but one noteworthy exception. The sliding switch that controls play mode (resume, normal, random) is located *underneath* the unit's lid, so you cannot access it without opening the lid. This can be a real headache under the following circumstance: suppose you play a cd using the &quot;resume&quot; mode, which allows the user to stop play and then subsequently have the music resume at the beginning of the track that was being played when the unit was stopped. If you keep the same cd in the machine, stop play for a while and then resume play, this is very useful. However, if you remove a cd stopped at say, track seven out of twelve and then replace it with another cd, the &quot;resume&quot; feature will still dumbly and dutifully begin the music at track seven for the newly inserted cd. Drat! You either need to remember to perform some back-and-forth button sliding *prior* to the insertion of the new cd to prevent this from happening, or you need to open the lid, remove the new cd, and reset the slide switch to begin play of the new cd from the beginning.Of COURSE, the headphones that come with this unit are pretty bad. They ALWAYS are. Anyone interested in sound quality should invest is a good (or better) pair of portable headphones or earphones, making sure that the impedence of the model you choose is low enough to ensure adequate performance without the use of an add-on headphone amplifier. I have found that the best-sounding portable earphones are the expensive but awesome Etymotic ER-4P's, which give great, LOUD sound without an amp.The SL-SW869V is not perfect, but overall, this is the best all-around portable cd player I have owned to date. And given its quality construction, I anticipate enjoying it for quite a while.
After a lot of research on flat screen TVs and hours in electronic stores comparing picture quality, there was no doubt in my mind that this Samsung plasma had definitely the best picture quality in its price segment. I was aware of the buzzing problem that seemed to occur with some units but took the chance. Eagle delivered within about 5 days (standard shipping!). Unfortunately, there was the buzzing from the first start up which is constant and seems to come from the left and right top of the housing. It is definitely not the cooling fan as described elsewhere. Anyways, the buzzing was loud enough to be annoying in quieter scenes from a normal viewing distance. Sad, because I otherwise really liked the TV and the picture quality with my up-converting DVD player was great.I contacted Amazon about this problem. Customer service was very nice and immediately offered either replacement or full refund. I decided to go with the refund for now, I just didn't feel like taking the chance again. By the way, the TV was manufactured in Mexico in September 06.
This Pen/Stylus is FULL size. The editor made a mistake by calling it slim design. This is a very nice combo. I would highly recommend it to people who are constantly switching between ink and stylus. It was a perfect pen for me.Now for the review. The weight is about the same a normal Parker/Cross pen. The ink is no way the same. Don't get me wrong, the ink is good but, it doesn't compare to those of a higher class. With a simple, and I do mean simple twist, the stylus appears. Excellent mechanical design. Platinum Pen Company put a lifetime guarantee on it. (Under normal condition)The stylus is probably one of the best on the market. Add that with the weight and feel of a real pen, I am now cruising along on my Palm Graffti. I was good before, now I am better.The rubber cushion a nice when you are writing for a long time. I have a Dooney and Burke pad for my Palm. The cushion is kinda big for the pen loop, but it will fit with a little push.Very nice Pen/Stylus combo.
I've read many reviews for these headphones, and yes these are quite "leaky" however my daughter likes them that way as she often wears them around her neck. I've bought her other "better" headphones, but these are her favorite. The retracting cord is a significant benifit as she can't deal well with tangles (and usually the expensive phones get the cords ripped out of them). As far as the reports about them not staying on, I've seen her dance with them, and she has no issues there. It may be more with the shape of your ears that some people have issues with them falling off. This is her second pair, the first lasted over a year, which is awsome for her.
I had a small problem right off the bat, with the trigger not engaging the 'air mode'. Customer service was kind enough and pretty quick to agree to send me a new one (no hostility as another reviewer experienced). It took a couple weeks to actually get the mouse in hand, but I've been using it for a couple months now with no problems.The battery life is a bit low, but I found that the battery will last much longer if you rest the mouse on its side when not in use and not on the charging cradle (cuts off the optical mouse circuitry). Mouse works great both in the air and on the table. Keyboard is compact and easy to stow away under the couch.I'm using this combo for my home theater PC and it works great - just what I needed to be able to watch downloaded media and check the web from my couch.
I have purchased quite a few pairs of headphones over the years, primarily to use with my 80GB iPod. My main pair recently has been a set of Shure e4c's, which I thought were pretty darn good. When i first put the SR-225s on, I was impressed with the rich sound, but I can't say I was bowled over. That didn't happen until I put the Shures back on. I immediately noticed how they were more narrow and tinny in comparison to the SR-225s. When I put the Grado's back on, the difference was astonishing. The soundstage opened up, and I could hear things I've never heard before, even with the e4cs. The detail with the Grados is incredible. I've heard these are even better with a headphone amp, and can't even imagine how they could be better. Obviously, I'm not an audiophile but for me, this is as high end as I can imagine. For $200 they are a far superior choice to the Bose Triports (which I bought about a month before these) which sound horrible in comparison. Yes sound does leak in and out but its not nearly as bad as some would lead you to believe. Very highly recommended. If you don't want to spend $200, check out the SR-80s or even the SR-60s.
This is just what I had hoped for. It fits my Canon A95 like a glove and attaches securely to my belt - plus room for an extra memory card. It protects the camera admirably and minimizes the bulk on my belt. Can't beat it, especially for the price.
this bag would cost $20-$30 in stores. what a buy, what a play, what-a-burger. I am very happy with the purchase.
The shelf bracket is very sturdy when mounted to a stud. Who ever designed this did not take into account that most units you would set on this shelf have feet. The feet get in the way of these rubber knobs they have mounted on the shelf. I had the pull the cable box out from the wall more than I had hoped so that the box would sit correctly on the shelf. Only a few inchs but it would have been nice to have the boxes sit back a little more flush with the wall. The supplied alan screw that secures the Y shape to the wall bracket stripped the first turn and the alan wrench provided never fit it correct from the beginning, hence the stripping of the screw head. Once I was able to secure the Y to the wall bracket everything was good to go. It has a nice clean look and does the job.
Nice looking case for CF cards. But it broke - the little plastic thing that you have to push to open the case just fell off after few weeks (may be a month) of use (and I didn't open it every day). I can still open it and still using it. Other than this weird button that don't want to remain on its place, everything else this case is supposed to do it does perfectly.
I've had these headphones for over 12 years now, and they are as awesome as the day I first put them on. I have drawers full of other headphones (even from Sony) that I thought might be better, both cheaper and more expensive. The short version is, nothing exceeds the clarity and richness of these. You can blast whatever you're listening to as loud as your ear can stand, and the sound is crisp, clear, and free of any distortion. Bass response is amazing. Also, they are extremely comfortable, so wearing them for long periods doesn't give you sore contact spots. Over the years, I've become protective of these 'phones so the kids don't get at them and ruin them. They stay in a little-used drawer in a 200 year old desk in my office, and they only come out for something special when I want to hear every little detail. Replacement ear pads are $9, so I ordered several sets. Better to spend $9 keeping these in business than wasting money on other headphones that can't compete anywhere near this price range. I intend to go to my grave listening to these.
This was a gift and the recipient was very happy with it. Note that there is no music option, which some of the other digital frames have.
As a way to "give back" for my younger wild life, I do minor computer repairs for free for people I know that can't afford today's high prices. As this frequently means scrubbing the hard drives of generic IBM type computers (thereby losing all of the drivers), I needed a way to connect to the Internet afterward to get the drivers for the motherboards, until I could make the onboard net cards function. This item is excellent for that. I have tried other brands and this one is the easiest and most convenient to use. So much so, actuallly, that I ordered a second one
I am very happy with the keyboard. Along with the keyboard came a detailed instruction how to set it up for win systems. Super service. Thanks!
This is my first lens hood, so nothing to compare to. It mounts on the lens easily, and mounts just as easily backwards to save space. It has a nice finish and looks good. It has black felt/flocking inside to help reduce reflections. It is all plastic, but that makes it nice and light. It does get in the way when adjusting the C-PL, but I'd guess all hoods do.
I visited several sites, and looked at a lot of product reviews. But after reading some of the reviews here, I decided to take the plunge! I purchased mine for ... less than the stated price here, even though I'm not pleased with the customer service I received from the store I bought it at, I VERY please so far with MY NEW Sony DCR-TRV130! I also brought the infrared unit and can't wait to try it out! I going to get the upgrade for my PC, and I will be set.OOPs almost forgot, both the DV Camcorder kit, and the ULEAD will require updates you can find on their websites to work with XP and they're signed.Thanks again to all those who took the time to write a review. You, and Amazon.com were VERY helpful in my deciding to make this purchase.Ok..upgrades in place, and BOY was it a chore! But I'm STILL VERY PLEASED with this camcorder. I got a 1394 Firewire (Home DV Editing Kit) made by SIIG, Inc., which is supported by XP. and increased memory to 512MB. Why was it a chore? Because I let COMPUSA do the upgrade. I must say they did offer to assist me in getting my camcorder to work with the new upgrades with also included a NVIDA Geofore 2MX 100/200, but BELIEVE me...save yourself the hassle, and do it yourself! In the end I did just that! All I had to do once I got everything set up was make sure my camcorder was turned to VCR BEFORE connecting it to my pc, and before opening any editing programs. I have ULEAD VideoStudio, and MS MovieMaker, and Windows Media Player, all work well together. I was able to make stills, and a CD with ease! This camcorder is GREAT no matter what anyone says! I still give it a four because it was a hassle to get to work with my PC. I almost gave up, but glad I didn't. You will need to get patches for the 1394 kit, and ULEAD from their websites to work with XP. Both are digitally signed. Also don't put an antivius program to the 1394 ports.
...With the title being said, this will work for with all 6th generation Accords(1998-2002). The colors matched the aftermarket wiring perfectly and all the wires are even individually labeled and stripped. The wires are nice and thick. Just an FYI the connector is light blue like the OEM connector. 5 Stars. Hooked Up to a Pioneer AVH 2400 Head Unit
The case is handy for a passport harddrive. The elastic strap does a good job holding it in place and thus helps me connect to the comp without having to remove it from the sleeve. The case is pretty tough and kinda porous and so the harddrive does not get heated up even if it is kept connected from within the sleeve for a long time. The USB cord fits in just fine in the space provided for it. Overall, the sleeve is yet another great product from case logic.
It looked like a great unit...Good screen size, great brand, easy to use.Well, it stops there. We bought it, because we drive around the country in the summers. Tried it out...Going from our home to the Target store 6 miles away...Type in T-A-R-G-E-T...What comes up? Some school 90 miles away...Huh?...Tried N-O-R-D-S-T-R-O-M...Got a park about 200 miles away...How about W-A-L-M-A-R-T?...Nope...What about 'Attractions' in San Diego?...SD Zoo..Yeah...And 'Frank's Bus Line'...FRANK'S BUS LINE???!!!...But no SeaWorld...Called Magellan (good customer service)...Turns out that you have to buy the $800 model to get info like we wanted (Where is the closest Target/Walmart/Applebee's, etc)...Told the rep that it was pretty useless to us w/o that info...She actually agreed, and suggested we contact the company that does the map/info for Magellan to lodge to our feedback...We returned the unit...A bit miffed that we had to pay postage to send it back...Lesson: Go to your local store and try out the GPS units BEFORE buying...Then get it on Amazon.com, 'cause you'll save a bunch of $$$...
First, I have owned this unit for 3 years, and it has presented a flaw that I consider to be quite serious.Over the years, the LCD display backlighting has become progressivly dimmer and dimmer. At this point it is becoming difficult to read and for this reason alone, I find giving it a high recommendation a difficult proposition. I do not believe it to be an isolated instance because when trying to research the problem, I noted at least two otehr cases on the web where people reported the same issue.Other than that, I like the way it is programmed, but it can take some effort because not all of my devices were supported, and sometimes getting the buttons sorted out can be tedious.The direct entry numeric keypad is rather small and the keys are qutie close together making it a bit painstaking to enter channel numbers.Battery life is very good. I think I go at least 4 to 6 months before changing batteries.The IR is strong enough that I haven't had any problems with it controlling devices even when it is not pointed directly at them.I have had other universal remotes, but I like the Harmony approach of using a PC to build the functions (easy) better than most other approaches I have tried, so I do like the software, but the LCD backlight issue could be very serious.I would not buy another Harmony 550 based on this, though it may be a known problem that has been corrected during production since the time I purchased mine.Buyer beware. They won't tell us if there was a design or material defect, so you can't be sure if they have indeed addressed the problem.
I haven't really gotten the chance to use it all that much I use an HP pavilion dv7 its compatible with it. Excellent shipping. If your looking for an HDMI and couldn't care less about the technical jargon this is the product to buy. Tested it out with planet of the apes. I have never written a review and normally I'm not the person writing them writing one means a lot so thank you for this great brand and great HDMI cable. (If I had the extra money I would have gone for a longer cable) Buy this HDMI and it will be your best better than the rest because this is the best of the best.
My son is an avid skater and has been begging for a video camera to film their antics. Got him this last Christmas, for about $100 after rebate, and more than a year later it's still holding up. He hasn't broken any part of it and continues to blaze through the AA batteries. Can't get much better than that. I wouldn't give it to a child younger than about 12 years old because it's not a Fisher Price - it's a little more delicate than that - but 12 and over for sure! The only drawback is that it's only good in bright sunlight. He can't shoot anything in the evening and he would like to.
When I first received the ToughSkin case I thought "this is not going to work", I have been using it almost every day for 2 months now and I am very pleased with its function without causing and hassle with using my IPod. I have the 80gig IPod and at the time I purchased this skin it did not list it as usable by this case but it fits perfect.
It is slimmer then others but isn't very rugged. The waterproofing is not very good compared to other otterbox lines. If slightto light protection is all you need then it will work fine but if you drop it alot and lots of water get the bigger bulkier one that hold up to punishment.
Very generic but well worth it. The product is inexpensive but does the job very well. I have bought 2 of them over a year and no problems with either one. They are so cheap you can afford to buy a couple for when you lose or break one.
Works like a charn . . . easy set up . . . just what I was looking for.
I`m pleased with it.Only criticism is that the wheel is exposed. Maybe they could have put some clear, thinner plastic over it.I took it on the beach and it got sand in the wheel, but other than that, I`m happy!
We purchased this unit several months ago. We got this unit for our 3 year old to watch movies on when we travel. It was a replacement for a Kawasaki unit that had recently died on us after a year or so. I expect the life of this unit should be better but I would not expect anything more than two years. My daughter uses it at home as well for maybe 30-60 minutes a day. The picture is very good, better than the Kawasaki.
This Tamron is a very well made, sharp above F4, a little heavy compared to today's zooms, but the results are great. I shoot a lot of cars, and the distortion is controlled very well. The only real negative that I have found so far is the lens has a lot of flare. You really should use the lens shade on this one. The one I received is the re designed version of the one pictured. I wish they would get the picture right. I really wanted the version pictured. For an older lens, it works very well with the digital camera's. I have tried it on the D70 and the D90 with no problems. Highly recommended.
After struggling for over a year with a Gateway M675 and a Dell Inspiron, and being dissatisfied with both, I went to the local Freys and checked out the HP DV2xxx series. Liked the key layout, finish, screen and I/O. Got it shipped overnight from Amazon (much cheaper than getting an eBay auction to ship overnight, and half the cost of local sales tax!), and had it the next day. Could not be happier - everything worked upon installation, the 14-inch screen is great and it's very portable and compact. Will get another 1G RAM for it. Vista takes a bit of getting used to (still prefer XP), but will strip out a lot of the time / space wasting features and get it a bit faster and more straightforward to use (I'm a Windows Classic throwback). The only drawback I can possibly find about it is the outside finish, which retains fingerprints and palmprits. I've heard there's a protector cover for it, which I'll look into. You do have to be a bit careful of hitting the touchpad with your palm while you type, but that's easily fixed. A joy to use!
I have Canon powershot. Treated it very gently but it broke down with the famous lens error that happens with many Canon cameras "E18" Check the discussions on Consumer affairs dot com.
My connection from my outside table was 17% and now it in between 40-70%. I highly recomend this product.
Well after much trepidation (because of the negative reviews), I purchased the wireless bridge and have to say that I didn't have any problems in connecting to my wireless home network. I used the tutorial that's in the linksys forums and followed the directions to the letter. I am using Windows XP, connecting to a share drive on my home network for the music, connected the bridge to an Onkyo receiver (via CD input) and playing music using Windows Media Player. Surprisingly, the quality of the music is very good. So for $24.99 plus $5 shipping that I paid, I gotta say that it's definitely worth it.
The Toshiba REGZA 32 inch LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD is everything I was looking for and reasonably priced. The picture is outstanding. The color is great. The built-in DVD eliminates the need for an additional box in my den with limited space. I would personally recommend this product to anyone. I am very happy with this purchase.
This is a decent little gadget. I use mine to control the computer I have hooked up to my TV for watching Netflix and Hulu. I also have the Targus AMP02US which is a little better. The PAUM30U has a similar thumb joystick-type control (the unit I received looks different from the one pictured). The response is a little slower compared to the AMP02US, but once it gets going it is just a shade faster. The thumb control can also be depressed to act as a mouse right click, which is something the AMP02US doesn't do. I don't use the laser pointer (the AMP02US has a mouse only mode which conserved battery life this one doesn't have) is activated by a undermounted trigger which might be nice if I used the pointer(the AMP02US has a mouse only mode which conserved battery life this one doesn't have). It has some function buttons (for PowerPoint I guess) that I don't use, so not sure how useful/effective those are.Range seems to be about 15 feet about the same as the AMP02US. Construction seems solid. I would recommend stepping up to the AMP02US if you can, especially if you're a Netflix fiend, but this will work fine.
I have been using this for 3 years! Eventually I don't use my ZEN for watching movies. So monitor cover doesn't bother me so much. If I did I would have to clean that cover and protect it.The case is comfortable on my belt. The only complaint is headphones cable is always under tension and the seams go down first always. But it is not the case.Pressing buttons became a matter of intuition. I managed to cope with that after a couple of days.Using the case and the sync adapter is a tricky operation, because the adapter is prevented from fitting by that case. So, if you don't want to lose you data you'd better to remove the case before connecting the adapter.Overall is good. Having Zen on a belt is better than in a pocket.
Looks good, goes SLOW!The USB connection is the problem with this product. What ever LaCie says about the item_it's slow. For your money you could do much better going with another LaCie Hard Drive that is not USB. I have purchased other LaCie External Hard Drives (Firewire) and they are great work horses you can't kill. This baby is slow and bulky. You can admire the case for a LONG time while your data takes for_ever to copy over to this EX_Hard drive.Move on!
I got this scanner for Christmas last year. It was refurbished and only cost $80. Besides the price, I liked the negative feeder feature- a strip of 6 35mm negs can be fed in and the little motor whirrs and pulls in the strip to do one at a time. Pretty slick- Look Ma, no hands! I set it up and began scanning with no problem. Then, after 4 months and 500 6 frame film strips, the feeder belts began to slip. The clicking sound was the tip off and scans 3 through 6 came out chopped up. As other reviewers have said, EPSON IS NO HELP. I finally located a parts store, but the they only sold the whole lid for over $100.Also, as other reviewers have said- Epsons are cheaply built.On my own, I found that there is a user adjustable mechanism to re-tension the belts. I've taken it to it's max setting, then past that with masking tape spacers.I am upset that Epson doesn't allow an obviously wear prone part to be sold. The belts stretch, duh!I guess they want me to buy another, double-duh!I am satisfied with the quality of the scans and the ease of software, although I wish it allowed .RAW files to be created.Recommendation- get a better scanner to start out, if you can afford it.
I needed a mouse for my new netbook and thought this was exactly what I needed. I have a Samsung Netbook running Windows 7 Starter. I had read where the packaging makes it difficult to get out of the package, so I was prepared to battle the plastic. And it was hard to get out, even with a knife.Next I read the instructions and installed it (no disk to worry about) and it works perfectly fine. No issues here.I'm giving it a four because of the packaging issue. A five for ease of use. I wish there was some way of getting packages from Amazon that didn't present issues with opening.The size is just right for my female hand and fingers and it matches my black netbook wonderfully.
This is an excellent lens. I have used it extensively on the 1D, Rebel XT, and the 20D. The lens is acceptably sharp for many purposes at f/2.8, and EXTREMELY SHARP stopped down a bit to f/3.5 or f/4.0, at all focal lengths. I have compared it to the Canon 85mm f/1.8, the 50mm f/1.8, and the 35mm f/2.0, all renowned lenses. I find this lens very competitive with - and in some instances, superior to - all of them in sharpness, contrast, and color. Focusing is fast enough for most action purposes, impressive for a non-USM lens.I also compared this lens to my Canon 28-135mm USM Image Stabilizer lens. I found the Sigma 28-70 f/2.8 to be significantly superior in image quality. I sold the 28-135 IS. This Sigma is virtually always on one of my digital SLR's.A significant note - INFORMATION AND PICS I HAVE SEEN INDICATE THAT THIS LENS IS SUPERIOR IN IMAGE QUALITY TO THE MORE EXPENSIVE SIGMA 24-70MM F/2.8. I WOULD RECOMMEND SAVING SOME MONEY, GETTING THE CHEAPER LENS, AND GETTING BETTER PICTURES OUT OF IT.I HAVE USED A LOT OF SIGMA AND CANON LENSES ON MY DIGITAL SLR'S, AND THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST, BAR NONE.
Light Blaster(tm) Ultra Spectrum Torchiere Floor Lamp is a good lamp, solidly made, but there is a problem with the bulbs. The lamp came with the VIVA PBCFS2670120v 26W which I cannot find after hours of searching. LampsPlus sells the lamp but doesn't sell the bulb. The bulb which they are now shipping with the lamp, the MaxLite GU24, doesn't fit 2 of the 4 sockets. It is just a little too wide. We broke a bulb when the lamp arrived and immediately tried to replace it but we could not. So don't buy the lamp unless you can find replacement bulbs which we could not find and which LampsPlus.com will not find for you.
A minute after I plugged this into my computer it quit. The usb cord does not fit properly into the cooler so the connection is constantly shutting off. If you get it to work, just dont touch it! Ever! When it does work, its works well and I find it just quiet enough. I just wish the quality was better. Also, when attached there is a very bright blue light emanating from the base. I really wish I could turn this off. I had to put a piece of duct tape over it, its that bright.
I am quite the audiophile, and I have been steadily upgrading my audio equipment for better clarity and tones. The HFI-700 gives the clearest sound I have ever heard; they're more accurate than my roommate's BOSE speakers! The mid- to high-ranges are clearly defined, and the bass is beautifully powerful and tight. It feels like I'm standing at the front of a live concert without worrying about killing my eardrums. You can distinguish distance for sounds well too. These have worked well for both music and movies, and I highly recommend these to anyone interested in fine audio detail! You won't regret it!
Popped the two modules in my computer. They had arrived promptly and in good shape. In minutes I had double the memory and was ready for Windows 7. Easy and fast and a good deal.
This is teh best Mini DV tape available. It almost turns a standard DVD Camcorder to a HD Camcorder.
Reception is average, but it does work fine for the purpose I bought it for.
Easily connected; didn't damage anything (drives or power supply); no visible manufacturing flaws;Molex 4 Pin to 2x 15 Pin SATA
I love this little camera. It is the best thing you can get as far as value. I had a hard time choosing between this and the sony cybershot new T-series, (T100 etc) but I am so happy I bought this one. The photos come out great everytime and from what everyone keeps telling me, canon is definitely a higher quality camera than sony and is more durable. I had a sony before but its lens got messed up quick and the same goes for the sony we use at work (zoom no longer functioned). Although I love sony's superslim design, spending 400 bucks on a camera just because it is pretty is not smart for a college student like me. I bought my canon for 175 and it is amazing!!!!!!!! The camera is very compact. My boyfriend who loves those fancy bulky SLR's loves my camera so much, he wants to get one too! It is the perfect point and shoot for a starter and the photos are very realistic. The zoom is great and anyone who just needs this for personal day to day use will want this. Never mind what camera has more pixels. My dad had a 12mp and the quality was so grainy. Trust me, if you were on the fence like me, buy this canon! It takes great pics at night too if you put it at the right setting.
This card came with my Motorola ZN5 and worked fine in terms of compatibility and general use. However, after just a couple months, the card easily snapped in two while seated in a card reader.Perhaps all microSD cards are this fragile, but I'm trying a different brand next time. I also plan to use the "SD adapter" instead of using handling the microSD card directly. That should add some extra safety as well.
I am an Italian surgeon of a teaching hospital and I use a computer at home mainly for educational subjects and research. I recently bought a e40 snap-scan for my Celeron 450Mhz-Windows Me-HP840C system, in order to substitute for a 5100 HP scanner who made an excellent work before a mechanical accident. Great my disappointement has been when I realized that I can not easily make a 1:1 fotocopy to send to the printer or a readible copy (of the true dimensions) of a document to send by e-mail or fax: when I try to scan and send to the printer (or fax) a document in its real dimensions, ScanWise scale it to nearly 80%, making it difficult to utilize. I rang up the Italian technical support (S.D.R. in Milan) and they told me that they were sorry but this behaviour was due to an hardware limitation (to avoid ink soil out of the paper........sic!!!) and nothing can be done. I am very upset for having select a more expensive scanner that can not make what I mainly need (a reliable and easy to use copier) and currently made very easily by any more cheap product: so I contacted AGFA Agfa tech support answered: February 05, 2001 02:50 PM EST - Agfa Support has provided a solution AGFA's MESSAGE: Dear Antonio,Thank you for contacting AGFA Technical Support.The problem is actually being created by your printer settings. There is a margin around the image known as the &quot;unprintable&quot; area. Your printer is set to place this margin around the image and will not print the image at 100%. To change that setting, you will have to contact the printer manufacturer.Thanks, Greg Technical SupportSo I contacted HP &quot;DeskJet 840 Support&quot; ANSWER:From: &quot;DeskJet 840 Support&quot; &lt;dj840_support@am.exch.hp.com&gt; &gt; To: &lt;fresini@unina.it&gt; &gt; Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 10:15 PM &gt; Subject: Re: HP DeskJet 840C Printer e-mail support &gt; &gt; &gt; Hi Randy, &gt; &gt; Thanks for your e-mail. You have two questions that I will try to &gt; answer. One deals with scanner issues and the second is an issue with &gt; startup. &gt; There will be an area that is unprintable simply because the printer has &gt; to have a slight border. For instance, the printer feed wheels must be &gt; able to hold the paper when printing. &gt; The second issue sounds like a software issue...&gt;MY REPLY: &gt; Thanks for the answer &gt; may be yuo are right, but nearly 2 centimeters all around the printed area, &gt; sound to me a little bit excessive as &quot;&quot;non printable area&quot;, moreover this &gt; happens only when sending a document from the scanner to the printer: &gt; something is wrong between them and the result is that I have an inefficient &gt; system to do what I very often need at home: a copier. &gt; Waiting for a possible solution at the problem (apart from throw away &gt; printer and scanner), a send you the e-mail received by Agfa on the subject. &gt; Finally, untill one month ago I had a wonderful scanner HP 5p that have made &gt; an excellent work (with no fuss about non printable area) with a Canon BJ200 &gt; and in my clinic a similar 5P is still working with a Laserjet 4P and a &gt; Epson 870: it is a lucky circumstance or is due to your splendid utility to &gt; make copies?? (can I use it with the agfa?) &gt; Thanks again &gt; Antonio &gt; Troubleshooting &gt; FINALLY ITALIAN AGFA RAPPRESENTATIVE suggest me to wait because, perhaps, in future my issue will be solved by new releases of the scanner software but, it will be doubtfull to guess if it will function on MY scanner. Sorry for this disclaim, but I think it will help people to avoid mistakes. &gt; Antonio Fresini MD Naples, Italy&gt;----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I bought two of these for my Kodak Z810 camera. After the wall charger says it's done charging, I put it in my camera and the low battery warning comes up immediately. This happens with both of my batteries. It's not worth the savings. Buy the Kodak model instead.
I bought one of these for my daughter, who loves to listen to her iPod loudly in her room. It is very easy to use. The controls are intuitive and are simple to use. The color is nice and the quality of the device is pretty good for the price. We've had it for a year and it has help up extremely well.The sound quality is excellent and better than I expected. It has great bass and can fill up her bedroom with sound. I was actually amazed at how loud and good it sounds. She takes it with her into the bathroom to shower and it is plenty loud to hear it over the water. In fact, I have to yell at her to turn it down because we can hear it clearly though the wall and in the other room.Because the iPod attaches with the pin connection, it charges the iPod while playing.Here is why I gave it four stars instead of five. When on battery power, it doesn't seem to last as long as I think it should. That is probably because it has powerful bass and volume. That would be ok it it had a circuit to recharge the batteries once you plugged it back in. But it doesn't so you have to take the batteries out to recharge them. I also don't know if it has an automatic charge shut off circuit, to shut down charging so if you leave it plugged in for a week with a iPod docked it won't overcharge your iPod.Misc.My daughter listens to a radio app to go to sleep. The app has a timer and shuts itself off. It would be nice if she could listen to the radio through the Cyber Acoustic speaker at one volume then have the alarm go off at another. I don't know if that is a limitation of the speaker or the iPod so I don't dock any points for that.We also have one of theseSpracht WS-4010 Aura BluNote Portable Wireless Speaker System with Bluetooth--Stream Music Wirelessly from Any Bluetooth Deviceand for comparison, the Spracht does 10 times better on battery life, maybe 20 times. However, although the sound quality of the Spracht is awesome, it just can't compete with the Cyber Acoustic as far as volume or especially bass.
Would have given it 0 stars, but obviously it's not available. This product is absolutely terrible. It does not work with even the Sony Wireless LAN Card. Had to return it and purchase the Linksys.
Used on spare laptop to connect to home Ethernet. Inserted into laptop and off it went. Also use this spare laptop on Wi-fi at another location...no conflicts...
This is the product that i ordered and I understood that it was a compatible cartridge. What I received was a refilled cartridge with no labels and in a generic box. When we tried to use the cartridge, it left marks resembling tire tread on the pages. This cartridge was not usuable and was returned for a refund. The process for returning the cartridge was very detailed and required more time than it should have. I had to go to the Post Office and get a signed receipt. I will never buy from this company again. In the end I did not save any money, it actually cost me more money. I give this item no stars.
This is a great product to have. I like to listen to XM radio in diffferent areas of my house. I do not have the greatest options for antenna placement. This solves the issue. I placed my antenna with good exposure to the sky. The repeater sends the signal to my XM Radio in most parts of my house.On the down side (nothing releated to this product)...XM Radio has been repeating many songs and the quality of their programming has declined. At the same time thier pricing has increased. Their financial stability is in question. Keep this in mind if you are thinking about a lifetime subscription plan.
My unit didn't hold up well at all. Makes a horrible grinding sound. Did some checking and learned this is a "very common problem with this model" and it's an issue they don't suggest you self-repair. I read that as a design flaw. The main drive gear that powers the fuser strips out. Can't get to it easily. Nice features but the copier gave out quickly.
A secret service thriller with alternating sections. There is the story of Eva Delektorskaya, who had been recruited into the British Secret Service just before the outbreak of the Second World War. She was very good at her work; but for much of the time the bigger picture is kept from her by her boss, and that picture includes the deadly rivalries within and between the various intelligence agencies. When she realizes that as part of that game someone has tried to have her killed, she escapes from the outfit and adopts a new identity in England, of which the man who would become her husband and her daughter Ruth are kept in total ignorance. But in 1976 she thinks she has reason to suspect that whoever wanted her dead in 1941 is still after her; and she has to recruit Ruth to help her fend off the danger. In order to do this, she has first to tell her story to Ruth, and she does this by sending her in instalments the story of her previous life. I found it an unsatisfactory and unconvincing device: it reads like chapters in a novel that she had already written: it is a third-person narrative and there is far too much novelistic detail in the script for it to have been written for the purpose of putting Ruth into the picture. On the other hand, if the account had already been written, why was it not handed over to Ruth all together, instead of being released to her in sections alternating with the first person narrative of Ruth's life after she is first told that her mother's life might be in danger?Ruth, divorced from a German husband, teaches foreign students in Oxford. Prominent in her story are an Iranian student opposed to the Shah's regime, and her brother-in-law and his girl friend who suddenly turn up from Germany where they may have been involved with the Baader-Meinhof group. At any rate, the police are interested in them. One is led to suspect that there might be a connection between these strands and the situation in which her mother finds herself. They play as big a part in Ruth's story as does her growing involvement in the task her mother has set her.I don't usually read spy-thrillers, and the intricacies of, say, John Le Carr&eacute;`s plots happen not to appeal to me very much. The intricacies in this novel are of that kind; and fans of Le Carr&eacute; will probably like this book, too. It is of course very well written, as one would expect from the winner of many book prizes; but it is all plot, and the characters, except for Eva in her old age, are not really three- dimensional. The climax, I think, is weaker than I expected it to be, though, in the few pages after that, the unravelling of motives in unexpected, and the suggested analysis of the political background in 1941 is one I have not come across before: I find it ingenious but historically not really convincing.The book did not really grip me; but then I am not the best judge of this kind of novel. Bear that in mind when you see my rating.
The batteries last longer than I'll ever need for my couple dozen snapshots. Like people say, it can take up to 3 hours to charge 4 but that doesn't bother me. Partially charged batteries recharge faster. I had one battery that had a mysterious white coating. Took one month to get a replacement but they sent me 4, and I only need 2 for my camera so there was no inconvenience. Too bad the price has gone up about 2x.
I had to get extensions for my keyboard and mouse when I redid my PC work area. These cables worked out perfectly.
I purchased this lens for my pentax k100d. I was very pleased with the build quality and overall feel of the lens. Good contrast. Good fit and finish. I will be using this lens in harsh environments like camping fishing hiking settings. The price is right, and I won't be overly concerned with using it in those environments. I've been impressed with the images I've taken in normal outdoor dalylight. Probably not the best choice for inside / questionable light.
obviously this isn't class "a" quality hdmi, however it is a great deal for its price and does the job for hi-def generation of electronic equipment. Component is phasing out and hdmi is becoming the main source of hi-def audio/video.
Happy with the lens. Great lens for people on a budget. It gets me closer to my subject than the kit lens. I would like to get really close but those lenses are out of my $ reach right now. I keep it on my camera at all times.
I bought this DVD player as a birthday gift for my son in August, 2006 andso far I am pleased with the performance. Our whole family has used it for traveling in the car and airplanes. We have listened to music, watched movies, and showed picture slide shows. The whole package is a great idea, especially the 2 sets of earphones. We hooked it up to oursatalite to use it as a small TV and also to play games. The price isright and I received it in a timely manner.
before you buy this, take this into consideration, the radeon 9000 series have bugs on some systems, with the current catalyst 3.6 video drivers Half-Life games give you low frames per second (a little choppy) i have the radeon 9700 and it works very good for battlefield1942 but i am kind of dissapointed in its Half-Life performance, i am PRETTY SURE they will fix the half-life problems in the next video drivers ATI releases
This Item was purchased as a gift for my Daughter in Colorado. It turns out it was not what she really wanted. She contacted the company that the Item was purchased from and could not exchange it. They wanted a 30% fee for restocking. I purchased the item on Dec 4th to make sure I could get it to my Daughter for Christmas. With all of the snow it arrived late.The bottom line is that the company would not help her out so she is going to try to sell the item on EBAY.I cannot give this item a proper rate because the Item was not me but a gift for my Daughter. She could not use it nor could she return it for credit for something else.
DOESN'T STAY CHARGED AS LONG AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY DID. I DIDN'T REALIZE THIS SO AFTER I CHARGED IT, I JUST FORGOT ABOUT IT AND WHEN I TOOK IT ON A TRIP (WITHOUT THE CHARGER OF COURSE) THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND I COULDN'T USE IT. I DEFINETLY CHARGE IT THE NIGHT BEFORE I NEED IT NOW.
I love how it feels. Better grip. It doesn't protect the screen but its better than having it bare. Goes in perfectly and stays there perfectly. I love the color. You can't even tell what color you zune is. Great product.
When I first bought this product I thought i had wasted my money. I was on a low budget and I wanted something that would sound well. I bought a pair of these and that is something I will not regret. They sound amazing. They can really handle a lot of power. They make the people in the back seat bounce. I really recommend this product, for the price it is defenitely worth it.
I had these headphones for about 2 months before they stopped working in one ear. Though the sound quality was good, I don't think it is unreasonable to expect a little longer life out of them.
The price was right and it looks stylish but I find it just a little bit too large for my pocket, hard to open quickly and hard to access the PDA on/off switch and stylus once opened. Other than that, it is okay. For my needs, I would have been just as happy with another faux leather flip cover.
These headphones are awesome awesome awesome! They make me want to cry! I was worried a bit because I have always been an over the ear headphone guy. But these are so soft I dont even feel them on my head. I love them! And they sound great! I am Grado for life! Enjoy.
the product is not worth it. i spent 3 hours with the tech guys trying to figure out the problem and it turns out that it does not support ntfs file format and only fat32 format. mostly hard drive are fat32 format so check it up before buying it.
GREAT ADDITION TO GARMIN GPS , LETS YOU MOVE THE UNIT IN A LOCATION OFF THE WINDSHIELD
the large buttons are good, but it's a little confusing to use for my grandfather. too many functions for him.
After 3 months no issues and perfect for my small apartment. We listen to itunes and radio and watch movies thru our laptops, ipod or phone, wireless or wired directly to speakers. The sound is better than expected, solid construction, look great.Have purchased several brands, all inferior. I highly recommend.
I have not had a good history with the past Zenith products that I have bought, but I thought I would give this tv a chance. I did, and I am thankful for it. The picture is very clear and the sound is wonderful. I have had it for a couple of months now, and have had no problems with it. I recommed it to anyone who is skeptical about buying it because of the brand.
After owning this product for a year and a half, after hours and hours of tech support, downloads, updates, checking manuals, troubleshooting, etc I can say that this is the Least User-Friendly and workable product so far. The device uses a "mini DVD" which may or may not play on your computer (depending on the operating system) Regardless, it will not transfer easily to your computer for further editing. I have about 20 MiniDVDs full of footage of parties, vacations, holidays, events, etc....All of which can be viewed only through the camera, or on a computer directly attached to the camera. They CANNOT be stored or transferred to a regular DVD; don;t let the salesman tell you that they can.Tech Support has been totally useless for any of these issues; we haven't even gotten to the inferior sound or the static and noise that come through on the video.The camera "Should" be better than it has been. Maybe I just got a bad one, but Sony has yet to make good on any aspect of it. I am left with a basically worthless product that falls way short of the reasons for which I selected it.
I read a lot of the reviews on this site and took my chances with this inexpensive router. I found the set up to be a little frustrating and not quite as easy and some reviews made it sound. I eventually called tech support to get some help with getting it operational. Tech support was helpful.So I got the router connected to my desktop computer successfully and was able to connect wirelessly on my laptop, but I could only stay connected wirelessly if sat about 10 - 12 feet from the router. I had no sources of interference nearby like a cordless phone, and I had basically a straight line of sight from the router to the laptop, but still from 10 - 12 feet away I could only get a signal strength of "very low" (or one bar out of five). Every time I tried to walk the laptop over to the coffee table about 25 - 30 feet from the router, I'd loose my wireless connection. And again, it was basically a straight line of sight with no sources of interference.I called tech support on a couple occassions and tried to diagnose the poor signal strength. They ran me through different procedures like changing the channel on the router, or resetting the router, updating the firmware, resetting the factory default settings. None of these things improved the performance. Finally in my last call with them after trying all of these things they said the problem is that I need to update the driver for my wireless adapter...and that the problem is not with the router. I'm pretty confident my wireless adapter is fine. It's worked fine on other wireless networks. And when I was trying to connect at home using this router and I clicked "view available wireless networks" I could see a couple of my neighbors' networks with stronger signal strengths than my own! Also in speaking with tech support I asked two different support agents what's the maximum distance from the router at which I should be able to work wirelessly. One told me 30 feet. The other told me 8 meters. If I had known this I probably would've purchased a more expensive router with better reviews.I'll probably buy a router from a different manufacturer next time.
It's really great. Easy installation. Easy access to the router software, no connection problems. Have 2 wireless and a wired connection, no problems whatsoever. Get a 100% signal strength on first floor with router on 2nd floor. I had to change the channel to 6, though.
No need to say much more than that this is a great product.
The Vodoo 3 3000 eats up the RIVA TNT, SAVAGE 4 and all other 3D cards in the same price range. In Quake II at 1028 x 768, I was getting 40 frames per second but in comparison to that I'm know getting a mind-boggling 85 fps (on a Pentium II 300 with 98 MB RAM) !!! The bottom line is that if you don't want to shell out too much cash on a 3D card (as things seem to change in the computer world every other day) but don't want to compromise on performance, the Vodoo 3 3000 is the best you'll get!!
The USB cable for this camera is non standard, it is a pain if you misplace it. Battery life is bad. Quality is average.
Lots of instructions to go through but so far we are very pleased. Nice large digital clock! radio reception is good. Just have to figure out alar and sleep settings and we'll be good to go. Was a good deal!
The VPN causes the whole box to stop working. If you need a VPN look somewhere else. I am considering the Netgear FVS318
I'm moving to rechargeable batteries for all my remote controls, wireless keyboards, mice, etc, that seem to just chew up batteries. I tried this unit after a little research and it works great. The batteries come uncharged which was slightly disappointing. But after charging they have a good lifespan. When I take out a dead one I put it right into the charger, and when its charged back up I put it into a little container I keep in the closet.Handles 4AAs or 2AA and 2AAA at a time. Buy enough extra batteries so that you have enough for all the devices you want to use these with plus a few spares to rotate through when they discharge.
well, i bought this case a while back and have no complaints. only con is i find it scratches and bends very easily but apart from that, it's very spacious and the lights makes it attractive.
I love this case! It replaced a nearly identical case purchased many years ago. The pull down file folder compartment is convenient. I love that it has combination locks, so I can secure my laptop without having to worry about keeping track of keys. The telescoping handle is longer and more comfortable than the one on my older case.
Works fine. But not as described. Really hard and tedious to pull out of devices. For the price I'm satisfied.
Sima Quick Connect for TripodNice, neat piece for any monopod or tripod. I didn't need the stabilizing screw for my SX30, but the whole thing makes my monopod much easier to handle and much easier to carry and get into action fairly quickly. Simple manufacturing makes it lightweightand doesn't add much to my gear.
Great picture, great features, great price. Very happy with purchase. Hooked it up to a mac mini and an HD cable box so I can get premium channels.If you really enjoy your music from Itunes etc. you'll want to get external speakers. Bought a 3 piece speaker set with woofer from Best Buy for $75 bucks and connected them to the output for speakers and it sounds great.Hi def picture from cable is excellent.My one (small complaint) is that the PIP does not work with two hi def inputs (computer and hi def cable). Didn't find this out till I called Samsung but apparently the PIP tuner works only with analog. Had hopes of watching TV in a PIP box with the computer on but can't do it unless I want it in analog...which I don't. Other than that, great monitor, great price, like the glossy black finish.I would buy it again.
I own nine of La Cie's external drives in this form-factor: a 120 GB, a 160 GB, six (6) 250GB and one 500GB. I now have several of the triple interface model. That is the only reason I didn't rate this drive 5 stars in my original review.Update as of August 2006 - I have a stack of five 250 gig drives daisy-chained with firewire 400 cables. I used Apple's Disk Utility to turn the five-drive stack into a RAID-5 array. I have an invunerable backup of my primary Mac and it is 100% current. The process was as simple as could be - just connect all of the drives, open Disk Utility and assign the dirves to the RAID option - and I have five-fold redundancy for critical data. This took mere minutes to accomplish. If you have crucial data you should use the RAID features built into OSX and these inexpensive reliable drives.UPDATE as of December 2004. I now own two of the LaCie d2 triple interface drives and they are great. I can (and do) use them for cross-platform data storage / exchange (video files in the 2-6 gig range transfer from my Mac(s) to PC(s) twice as fast (or faster than) as 802.11g network transfers.I do own a Kangaru 40 GB portable drive with multiple interfaces (Firewire, PCMCIA, SCSI, IDE, USB 1) with different connectors to what is an ATA drive. The technology to permit multiple interfaces exists and works well on the Kangaru - I just have have had no experience with the Lacie implementation. None the less, I don't think that the interface issue directly applies to the drive performance (save for potential transfer speeds).The OS X 10.2 to 10.3 changeover had a few risky popups for me - I just powered down the drives rather than allow 10.3 to reformat them. The bug (more a minor incompatibility - unless you are unlucky enough to reformat the drive) was present on cold starts. Apple and Lacie (and other firewire drive companies) addressed the issue promptly.I run these externals with a 12" pBook G4, a snow dual usb iBook 600 G3, a Flat Panel iMac 800 and a P4 XP box. I don't have problems moving back and forth between systems and I find the drives very solid. Very, very solid (DON'T drop one on your bare foot solid).Performance has been excellent and I plan to acquire a terabyte big disk in April '04 as they become available.These drives can be "bolted" together and used to creat a RAID array (very slick and very easy to do).Who knows when drives will fail - they all do - but these drives have S.M.A.R.T. controllers and you can use 3rd party software to monitor the drives for early warning signs of failure. I use TechTool 4 - but there are many options out there for Wintel, Linux, UNIX and OS X / MAC systems.I find the company responsive and responsible (not withstanding the negative reviews posted across the product line by an unhappy person).
I waited a full year to buy this add-on for my AVIC-Z1 mainly because I didn't think it would be worth the hundred dollars. Now that they've become a little less hard to find and resellers aren't gouging people for them anymore I picked one up, and all I can say is I wish I'd have done it sooner.Installation:Probably the easiest install I've done in my car yet. Simply plug one end straight into the dedicated port on the back of the AVIC-z1 and use the included velcro to stash the receiver end anywhere you want. The cable is a good 6 feet so you can run it pretty much anywhere in your car. I decided to place my receiver under the center console by the parking brake; figured it would be equidistant from anyone else in the car who might want to pair their phone, plus it's only a foot or two from my left pocket (where I keep my cell) for a good, solid connection.Pairing:Also extremely simple. When you enter the pairing screen on the Z1, you can choose to have the z1 search for your phone, or let your phone search for the z1. Once paired, it's entirely automatic: Get in the car and (after the z1 has booted) you'll see "[your phone] is connected" flash across teh bottom, as well as a constant, small phone icon in the upper-right corner of the map screen.You can pair multiple phones too, but of course only one can be connected at a time. Let's say you and your Significant Other both have their phones setup, the unit will connect to whichever phone it finds first. If you want to switch to a different phone, enter the phone setup menu to select from a list of phoned you've previously to connect to instead. Couldn't be easier.Usage:The first thing I did after pairing my phone was try to send my address book. The BT1 is able to receive single contacts or an entire address book all at once; whether or not you can send the whole address book all at once is up to your phone's capabilities. My Razr v3 is only able to send individual contacts. Still, it doesn't take long to push over at least the important people in your address book.In addition to the address book (which you can use to make calls) there's a speed-dial (called favorites), and an on-screen dialer, call histories, and additional setup tools.While driving, it's true that many of the controls are locked out (unless you activate the Z1's marine mode), but you can still make speed-dial calls and receive calls. When a calls come in, the music quiets down (or mutes, depending on a user-configurable setting) and the screen displays the caller ID. You can choose to accept or reject the call on screen. And of course, if you need to dial out to somone not in your favorites, your cell itself is still fully operational; all activity on the phone is automatically sent through the BT1.All in all:I'm awed at how simple it is, how good it works, and how much easier it's made dealing with a cell while driving. So simple in fact that I don't ever even take my cell out of my pocket when in the car. Seamless integration at it's finest. Another MUST HAVE if you own an AVIC-Z1! Great job, Pioneer!!
I purchased one of these to split out the CAT5 cabling in my basement; I only had one cable coming in but needed three. So far it has been working 24/7 for the past 6 months with no problems.This switch is super simple. There are no web interfaces and complicated configuration steps to go through. Don't need them. Just plug it in, plug in your CAT5 cables and go. The hardest part of the installation was installing the screws for wall mounting it.The only thing I can complain about is the huge power supply that powers it; I'm pretty sure it outweighs the switch and it is large enough that if you plug it into the top socket of an outlet it will block the bottom one. Thankfully, Netgear chose to go with prongs that allow it to be inserted upside down in a socket. Additionally, they provided about 5 feet of wire to give plenty of flexibility in locating the switch and I was able to place it in an inconspicuous spot.If you need expand your home network, this little unit will do it in a snap.
Looked like a perfect solution. My new computer has no parallel ports to connect my printer. Nice easy solution to convert parallel to USB? WRONG! this junk does not work. I tried it on numerous ports in 3 different computers. Take it off the market and stop confusing people with crap.
This was a great buy. Casio wanted over $40 dollars for theirs. Had a car charger as well, which I was not even expecting. Excellent price, and quick delivery. Very happy with my purchase!
If you're building a Mac (hackintosh) and want wireless, this card will auto-detect as an Apple Airport card with no drivers needed. It doesn't have the latest Wireless N speed, but wireless G is still faster than most internet connections anyways.
The viewing scope is a good product for the price. It has several different focus strengths and zoom. The only downside is there is no eye piece for comfort when looking through the scope. I would recommend this for casual use.
Easy to get a hard item to find in stores. The price was just as good as the in store price.
I needed to convert from VGA o/p to DVI in order to connect my new desktop to an old monitor. This product was a good buy
Beyond the most important feature of being made for southpaws, fit-wise this was actually a pretty good mouse for me. My hands are large enough to fit tightly into extra-large gloves, so I was concerned about whether my thumb would curl too far under my palm because of the way it's shaped.The shape actually feels pretty natural for my left hand, so if it was a little larger (the ergonomic shape forces the tips of my fingers to the edge of the mouse buttons) it would be almost perfect for me.Too bad I received two in a row that died after ONE day of use. On both mice, the cursor movement stopped dead for no apparent reason. All of the other features of the mouse still worked, but it wouldn't budge. I tried them both on different PCs, tested the batteries, reset the power on the mice, rebooted the PC, etc, etc, and nothing worked. I wasn't even using the software on the replacement mouse.So either the laser itself died on both mice, or some part of the USB transceiver stick died. I returned both mice and won't buy another, unless Logitech decides to update their lefty mouse in a new model.PROS:-----1. IT'S FOR LEFTIES. Woohoo!2. Good fit, even for my huge hand.3. It's not too light or too heavy4. Pretty good placement of basic buttons5. This mouse had perfectly smooth movement until it died. No problems with being erratic like MANY other people experienced, but then again it was always only 1-2 feet from the transceiver.CONS:-----1. DEAD AFTER ONE DAY. Twice.2. POINTLESS EXTRA BUTTONS.The email and IM buttons are incredibly useless and non-programmable. Outlook and any IM app will tell me on-screen if there's a message. How often do we actually LOOK at our mouse while we're using a PC? Why would I push a mouse button for email?3. HARD WHEEL CLICK.The wheel "click" is extremely hard compared to any other mouse I've used. By the time you've applied a ton per inch sq. to get the wheel pushed, you've accidentally scrolled to something else.4. MX-610 DISCONTINUED.The right-hand MX-610 is discontinued by Logitech, according to info posted by Logitech in it's own forum. This one is out of date and will be hard to find replacement parts for, like the transceiver. Why not update the lefty version to at least the better MX-620 style?Nice mouse, but until Logitech comes up with a better one for Left-hand users, I'll use something else.I bought theOCZ OCZMSEQRD Desktop Size Equalizer Laser Gaming Mouseat the same time, and it works great for me. Except for the rapid-fire button, it's symmetrical - not just for right-handers. It's also wired, but the wire is long, very thin, and almost weightless. I can deal with that since it actually works very well.If the MX-610 had only died once and the replacement worked, I'd give it 4 stars. As it is I think 2 stars is more than fair.
This adapter worked well in an old telescope I will be using with my daughter. I had enough adjustment for the focus to still work.
It took a long time for me to settle down on headphones. This was not my first but most probably my last. I didn't realize that understanding your preference on the Closed and Open can is exactly what drives your decision on the headphones. Most of the times you need both.I previously owned a variety of earphones and headphones and I always thought the Bass was extra or there was an obvious difference in the way they sounded when i listened to it in my car. I rate my car stereo (honda) much better than Bose because for some reason it engrosses me in the song better. Thats when i heard about open can and after a lot of reviews zeroed in on this.Though it cannot be used in a noisy environment (you'd need closed cans at least) this is one of the best and the truest sounding headphones ever made ...1. The Bass is just right - they don't boom into your ears preventing your ears from adjusting to the melody that plays in the background nor does it fall flat. It's there and it's just enough.2. The treble is perfect as well. For instruments that are made to sound more treblish this highlights it well.3. The arrangement of sound around the ear feels like an Orchestra rather than a 2 sound track. - this was the most convincing factor i ever had. Listen to a Violin Western Classical - something like Four Seasons and you ll know what i say.4. This doesn't feel like the song is sung in a studio or closed space like it does say on a Bose Headphones rather sounds like people sitting around you playing for you. Ofcourse the sound engineering of the song really helps.5. I somehow feel that listening to music live and listening to a headphone line has been superbly blurred by this. It's the same sound, easy on ears and i end my day listening to a playlist of 50/60 songs on a recliner. You ll have no idea how good this is for some one who enjoys variety of music.Pick up some songs that you've loved to listen on your speakers (with Bass in Normal not extra not flat) and then use the headphones .. its bliss ...
So far so good - replaced a series of tapes that were failing. Items arrived on time and in good shape.
5 stars from anyone with 1 to 2 weeks use. Check anyone that had one over 3 to 6 months!BAD NEWS
I was thinking about purchasing some new surround sound speakers for my laptop which I use as my primary computer. Most laptops don't have built-in surround sound capability, and I absolutely refuse to pay $80 or more for the Audigy USB solution. On a recent trip to Circuit City, I found the Starlogic for about half that and bought the Logitech Z-640 speakers based on other reviews.The Starlogic is very easy to set up. Just plug it in to a USB port. If you are using Windows 2000/XP, it automatically recognizes it. No drivers required. The built-in sound card was automatically disabled and sound output was sent to the Starlogic. The manual has a lot of grammatical errors as if it was written in a foreign language and translated to very bad English. There is one major step that was left out. You must go into the Control Panel &gt; Sounds and Multimedia and change the speaker setting to 5.1 Surround and then again in the configuration options in your favorite DVD player.There are three buttons: MUTE, SUR, MIC. The SUR emulates surround sound ("Q-Space technology") if you are listening to music or whatever that was not encoded with Dolby Digital sound. It is automatically disabled if you are playing back DD sound. My biggest complaint is that it is not automatically re-enabled when you are done watching a DD-encoded movie. The MIC button toggles the amplification of the line-in port. On the enclosed CD is a copy of WinDVD 3.1, a speaker testing application, some really lame movie previews, and a no-name CD music ripping/burning application.Overall, the sound isn't as good compared to my Koss C220 Home Theater. That could be the speakers, but I definitely have surround sound now. Anything is better than the cheap 2.1 and built-in laptop speakers I was using before.
It's nicely built, very fast thanks to it's F/1.4 and has very smooth and quite autofocus.As most of reviews noted, it is very soft in the corners when stopped down but with this kind of lens, you don't really care for the edges, especially as you get a wider angle than most of it's competitors in the category.I am very pleased with it, but if you are looking for a good portrait lens i would recommend the CANON 50mm F/1.4 instead.it will be much sharper at corners and will cost less.
They aren't especially quiet but it's usable for most. Definitely not the easiest to install, doesn't come with the nice clips some other brands do. I'd recommend some of the Noctua silent fans for just a tad bit more.
This thing is a great tool for file transfer and storage. Compatible with both Mac OSX and Win XP. Case problem has not yet occured, but a slight problem occured when my camera said the card was not initialized. It may have been my OS though. Very good.7-11-06 - Have had the reader for about 8 months now. Connection problems. When I plug into the port it doesn't connect right away (Green light doesn't come on) because the plug on the reader is worn out. Wiggling fixes it, but Windows won't always recognize it as valid hardware when I do this. An unplug and replug usually fixes this problem.11-17-08 - Still has these connection problems. I have a feeling that the plug solder connections are giving out. And there is no apparent way to crack the casing to get at the circuit board. Also, the contacts inside are getting very dusty. You know it's working correctly after this long when the green "on" light starts blinking rapidly. If it blinks on-off a second at a time, there's some sort of read error.
This is my first digital camera, so I have no other camera to compare it with, but I think it's a great little camera. For the price, you can't beat its ease of use and the quality of the pictures you get. The dock is not really necessary - you can just hook the camera up to your PC using the USB port. But, the dock does provide easy chargine for the batteries.
Summary:I bought these as a replacement for some Mission bookshelf speakers which I gave to a friend in exchange for a loan he gave me to buy some rare speakers Dick Shahinian designed for Harman Kardon about 35 years ago. I have the ARs hooked up to an old Harman Kardon receiver which I have attached to a computer. In my opinion, they sound awful. They are bright, brittle, have NO bottom end (which is understandable given the size of the drivers) and are not musical in the least. I suspect I'll be happier replacing them with a $79 pair of computer speakers. The only reason I have not is because I don't have any place for the HK receiver and I could not in good conscience give 'em away.Strengths:Small size, cheap.Weaknesses:Sound awful.Similar Products Used:Mission bookshelf speakers
I read the reviews and decided to get this player. I am really happy with it overall and would recommend it for someone who is on a budget but wants a solid unit. If you are really picky or expect the best, this player is not for you. There is one major thing I found lacking about this unit. When it finishes playing a given disk, it does not automatically move to the next one. This seems like a basic function for a disk changer? Not on this unit. I've gotten over it and have been enjoying the item. This is my first DVD player and I had a beaten up diskman attached to my stero for audio. So for me, this is a huge improvement. It was really easy to hook up and works great. Good player if you are on a budget or just don't think you need top of the line. It gets the job done, but not with style.
Received my 5160 today with much glee but so far I am sorely disappointed. I connected all the right cables and lines and started the setup process only to be shut out before I could begin. The telephone connection could not be completed! I got some isoteric error number and no other explanation. Do I need the area code? I tried that, no luck. Try another beginning phone number for them to search, no luck. The line is fine, I have no idea why it won't connect.I tried customer &quot;service&quot; 4 times now and have been put on hold for over 20 minutes twice (I couldn't wait any longer) and now I can not even get though. Very Poor!I will update this message if I get any satisfaction.MJR
I'm using this adapter with a Garmin GPS unit. The cable itself is very nicely made. Not as clunky looking as its photo. The packaging says (in print a little too small) to download Vista drivers from the website. Their zip file creates a subfolder for each version of Windows. Really nicely done. The drivers work quite well and are flexible enough to recognize a new USB port if the plug is moved.
Sony Wall mount was great. Followed instructions and went up in less than an hour. Was looking at cheaper wall mounts, but decided on this one. Glad I did, fits my Sony Flat screen exactly. Easy to hang also. Bob H.
Home video will never be the same. Pioneer delivers a great unit that features stunning video and sound quality. Imagine watching a concert on DVD and being able to see all the fine hairs on the performers arms, yes I've experienced it (it was almost creepy). Home video sound hasn't been this good before either, the player delivers the 5.1 audio without fault to my Dolby Digital reciever (Yamaha). With alot of the manifactures including built it Dolby Digital decoders in the DVD players, it's nice to see that Pioneer has opted to let the 5.1 sound decoding be done by that of the reciever (WHERE IT BELONGS). My only complaints are that the display is somewhat bright, you can turn it off, but their are times when it might be nice to just be able to dim it. My other complaint is that the remote is somewhat small and the buttons are all similar in size (they needed to make some larger or changed their shape), and it needed to have some backlighting or glow in the dark buttons. However it is my belief that the size or shape of the remote shouldn't be what the player is judged on, it should be the player itself. Happy Viewing.
I just received this item a little while ago but I could not say how well it works, sorry. Received it but it turns out my lap top has another problem where I am unable to use this for now. I will update as soon as I fix this problem.
I own this lens for some time and have been using it very frequently. The lens is not razor sharp but it's not bad either. One of the main reason someone would buy this lens is for the decent photos but most importantly the 16mm (on cropped frame cameras) that it gives you. There is no other lens giving such wide angle unless you go for the 17-40mm L which is relatively similar price but to get the 17mm you need a full frame camera (5D and 1D) which costs a lot more than cropped cameras.I give 4star as it is not razor sharp but it give you a wide angle view that you wouldn't get otherwise unless spending a few thousand dollars. Overall i think it's a good lens and well made also.
What can I say, it works perfectly as it should. Amazing clarity. Crazy cheap price. You cant ask for a better product.
This is a totally different camera than the one described under specifications. The Auto10 comes with batteries (2-AA) and a 12 exposure roll of 400 speed Fuji film. It also comes with a soft case, strap and a $5 rebate from Fuji. There is no autofocus, it focuses from 1.5 METERS to infinity (not 1.5 FEET as stated in product specs), there is no self timer. The red-eye reduction flash works well,the large viewfinder is nice, and the owner's manual is concise, but many of the other features such as the lens cover, motor and frame numbers are chintzy, poorly designed. Had the published specs been accurate, I would have known to purchase a different model. The quality of the photos taken with this camera was just average.
Originally I purchased this product for a Ethernet to RS-232 converter for an installation at a customer's site.When I noticed that it is just as easy to program for RS-485, I made new cables and used it as an Ethernet to RS-485 converter.It worked out great.It is easy to install, easy to configure and has a rugged design.
Our company recently bought a refurbished Brother HL-5050 laser printer. After minimum use for only 30 days, the printer now jams constantly when we use the front loader paper extension! We were forced to buy this model printer because it was the only one certified to work with our Software on the Windows 7 platform with a 64 bit processor. We have always bought HP printers and aftwer this we will never by another Brother Printer!
Testing radio equipment is what I do. From my perspective the YB400 is truly a classic that I judge other world band portables by. It is a solid performer on all bands . I'm very particular about both the LW reception and the SW Ham frequencies since my interests are in these areas. TheYB400 is excellent in both . Considering the price range I find that the signal to noise ratio is very good and the selectivity on AM and SW are also good. I must say though owning many Grundig radios throughout the years , Grundig has overall slipped a bit in the past ten years since shifting its production facilities to China . The radio is constructed fair at best and the sound from the built in speaker is only adequate . Although I find the sound in an outdoor setting is better than other portables . The quality of the tuner however is still very good . Grundig also supplies a wire antenna which greatly adds to the SW reception . You really can't go wrong with this radio . I would certainly recommend it to a wide variety of listeners.
It is wonderful to use. Since it clips onto the strap, I always have it, so any time I want to be in the picture or want to use a tripod, I just have to use my remote. It's nice that it's nearly impossible to lose it.
I purchased this SECOND battery for the Sony S70 camera. The first I had purchased several months ago apparently was not NEW..and has never held a charge beyond 15 photographs no matter how "Full" the indicator read. With this battery I've had no problems. It arrived in good time and from the packaging at least appeared to be new . And first and foremost, it holds a charge.
I was never able to set it up for my windows 2000 machine and I am trying to return it. Tried the latest drivers, etc. The program crushed and even after I uninstalled it I am having some popup windows after rebooting complaining that some drives are missing.
This Nikon remote control does it work very well. I bought it after one aftermarket I bought on eBay which quit working after 3-4 clicks. This one I used a lot so far and have no complains whatsoever. Recommend.
This is a great camera with a lot of features. It is easy to learn the functions and it is compatible with a lot more memory chips. This is in distinct contrast to the Sony camera I had, which cost me a lot to buy the memory card (only Sony unique card can be used). Overall, this is a very good camera that is a lot better than the sony I had.
i read some reviews that this wouldnt work on a ps3, because it needed to be 1.3 or something another,anyways guess what they work on the ps3 and its so cheap cant beat that
I received this Kindle Fire stand very quickly from the seller. It works great and would recommend it to all Kindle owners!!!
I was trying to run a very old version of Autotap on a newer laptop that did not have a serial port. First, I tried a Dynex USB to serial cable that cost 20% more than the Keyspan, it did not work. Then, hearing that a PCMCIA card was the way to go, I shelled out over a hundred bucks for a Quatech serial card, guess what? It didn't work either. Next, tried this Keyspan unit after stumbling on some excellent reviews, it works perfectly! had the longest cord and cost the least...perfect!
Regardless what size your lens is, 12mm? 67mm? 77mm 150 mm 410mm?...you can use this filter...I love it! lmost requires having the camera on a tripod... still a really useful item for bare blown out skies and much more. I priced others that were much higher and I get as many F-stops as the more expensive filters...saves having to screw on and off the lens too, it's manual application unless you purchase the filter kit for each lens. I have needed this filter in my everyday pack!
This is an excellent charger and the included batteries make it an excellent value. Not only did it charge the included batteries flawlessly, it also helped recondition some older batteries to give them longer life. I highly recommend this product.
This prodduct is awesome! I can put files on it in the blink of an eye and I carry it with me where ever I go. It is so light and it has many cables to fit anyones needs. The best part is that you do not need an extra cable to power it when you are useing the fire wire cable, which makes it even more portible! I searched and searched for the right hardrive and I found it!!!
Great Product! Use it every day, I have the MX Revolution as well, huge fan of Logitech. This item pairs up great with any apple product.
I like the sound and the unit looks good. I haven't figured out how to route the TV sound through the VCR. And when I put on a DVD, the sound is mostly from the rear speakers. Any help would be appreciated.
Do not buy this headset. The sound is tinny --incrediably so. I figured, ok, no problem, I'll get use to that. But when I made my first call and had to have the person repeat their name 4 times because I couldn't understand what they were saying, I knew this thing was going back. Alas.....
A lot of settings between the programming for the AUTO or PROG or the SCeeN selections. I don't pretend to know all the ins and outs yet. Use the SHQ setting even though it has the same resolution as the HQ. Video shots were all boating (LOTS of background noise) so I can't comment on sound quality. A couple small splashes on the lens left no spots that needed cleaning. Small and slim also means not very easy to grip with one hand while driving boat (not impossible). The battery life was great. We probably took 80 pictures and 4 minutes worth of video clips on vacation and still took another 20 dog pictures when we got home before needing to use the second battery we bought. Not much warning on the battery life like my Sony which estimates the minutes left on the charge. Sunset pictures on the water were grainy using the HQ quality with no flash holding it by hand. A tripod is needed for evening shots or manually adjust the "shutter" speed (I haven't even tried that yet).Very good for a hack like myself and if I took the time to really learn it I might upgrade my review to great.
I carry a point-and-shoot digital camera literally everywhere I go. The camera has to be small, light and easily programmable. The Exilim meets all those requirements and is beautifully designed. The photos are sharp and print out nicely. One thing to watch: this camera can't be dropped. It is not shock-proof like the Olympus P&S models I had previously. If you're rough on your electronics this might not be the model for you. But if you want a small, powerful camera you can carry in your pocket, or the tiniest evening bag, this is it. The video quality is remarkable and you can even zoom in on details. The battery life is excellent and uploading photos is a snap. I highly recommend this camera.
Upgrade several servers with these processors. Amazingly fast and they run cool. Was an AMD fan but these Quad-core processors put me back on the Intel team.
i needed a cassette adapter so i could listen to my ipod in our jeep. well it worked great the first day and a half but i made a crucial mistake. i left it in the radio. it refused to come out. so i resorted to pulling it out ruining the whole thing. it had great sound quallity but it could have been much more durable.
sub is a good one, and worth the money without the box, or in a different type. Box is tuned for too high a frequency. I used it as a free-air sub instead, out of the box, and I am impressed. Wires inside are too small a guage and not connected well. Overall- not too bad.
Works great! I got this for my Sr. thesis and made it look spiffy printing art on the actual CD it really stood out!
This is one of two adapters that I have successfully used to connect my old IBM Model M keyboards (1980s vintage) to current-era mainboards via USB ports.This adapter is a also great aid if you are using a KVM switch with only PS2 outputs for the mouse and keyboard. I see a lot of modern mainboards that have but a single PS2 port.The other is is also by Ziotek billed as "PS2 Keyboard To USB Adapter" but that adapter blocks access to a second USB port. Note : the latter adapter does not seem to function with PS2 mice but, IIRC, it was never claimed that it would.These both cost the same or less than many cheap import adapters that do not do the job.I have no relationship with Ziotek nor with Amazon or any of their vendors or storefront operators. I am just a very happy customer!
If you are dying to see HD movies on a disk (I was), it's a good price to get into the HD-DVD game. On the other hand, the remote is awful, and you have to wait 1-2 minutes after you hit the pwoer button before a disk is played. Also, if you want to use Dolby Digital 5.1 you are out of luck, as the AD-H1 only outputs DTS over its optical output. For most people, I would recommend waiting for other players before making the leap.For die-hard picture quality fans, the image IS fantastic, and if you can live with the other problems, you will be happy...although blacks and whites are clipped over HDMI.
I bought this mouse a few months ago to use with my laptop when I'm not sitting at my desk - I have a larger wireless mouse connected to my docking station, but it is not convenient to use while I'm sitting on my couch.It was easy to set up - starting working as soon as I plugged the USB connector into my laptop (I did load the software later on). The button feel is comfortable - you don't have to press too hard, which I've found to be a problem on some other mice. The mouse tracks smoothly even when I'm rolling it around on my uneven couch surface (most of the time - sometimes I'll need to use a mousepad). The scroll wheel also has a good feel to it and moves smoothly and precisely. I also like that the USB connector snaps into the bottom of the mouse for when it's not in use. This saves the battery life and makes it easier to store or take around.A few qualms: The mouse is a little small for regular use at my desk - I prefer using my standard-sized mouse there. Also, I do wish that there was a programmable button that I could use for double-clicking. (The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000 has a programmable button, but the main buttons did not have as nice a feel, and the side button was difficult to use due to its placement, so I returned it after only a few days).Bottom line: If you are looking for a comfortable, portable, basic, and inexpensive wireless mouse, this is a good choice. I plan to buy another one to for work to use when I take my laptop to meetings or to the computer lab.
I love how the clear plastic top opens in sync with the CD platform, slowly rising when you hit the open button. The sleep feature lets you listen to a CD or the radio and set it to where the sound slowly gets quieter after a certain amount of time (15, 30, 45, 60, mins) and when the volume turns all the way down, the system turns off. The opposite is true for setting the alarm... It will slowly wake you up in the morning to your favorite CD/song. The sound is so clean and crisp...very good fidelity. There is no problem pushing the system at full volume since the amp and speakers are matched; so the amplifier should never overpower the speakers. It's very impressive... You will not be disappointed!
They do a good job, and I wasn't able to hear any clarity loss or distortion. I have used these on car and home stereo systems in their impedance and wattage range to block some of the bass from smaller woofers and mid range drivers, and they seem to do the job quite nicely.I am not sure of their quality at higher wattage's or on very high end systems, but lets be honest, if you spent more than $200 putting your speakers together, you will be building or buying a full cross over, not a bass blocking capacitor!The construction is good, and they use heat shrink around the capacitor, but the heat shrink doesn't shrink enough to seal up the wire to capacitor connections, so I gave it a 4 on build quality. The 4 on ease of use is because they really should be soldered in, butt connectors is not a good idea because the connection will eventually corrode. I use heat shrink or electrical tape over the connectors if they are being installed in car systems as moisture speeds up the corrosion process.
I really like my Garmin 360. It is easy to use, works the way I expected it to, and I was not disappointed in itThe only problem I have with it, is the maps are a 1 to 1 1/2 years out of date. I have done the latest upgrade. On their website they have a large selection of map. I find their titles and their descriptions very confusing. And they appear to be quite expensive.I wish there were a way I could download Google Maps into it or at least be able to edit existing maps in it.
Despite the name, this doesn't work with my Mac Mini, which apparently keeps some residual power to the USB ports even when it's asleep.Yes, asleep -- not turned off. Most Mac owners take advantage of the machine's good sleep circuitry and the OS's fast wake, and rarely turn the machine off. Unfortunately, this totally defeats the purpose of the power minder. Alas.
Product is OK. Quality is excellent. The extension arm is simply not long enough for my car, a 4-door sedan.
I bought this keyboard for my wife. She liked the look and the features. I since liked it for its quiteness. I stay up late working and my old keyboard kept everyone awake (we live in a small railroad apartment in Brooklyn), so I got one for myself and have had no complaints since. If you can deal with the fact that it is just a large laptop keyboard (very flat), you'll be fine. I like it.
Ever since I bought this SD Card, my files have been &#34;corrupt&#34; and deleted from my camera randomly. My camera was working fine before this, which leaves me to believe that the problem is the SD card.
They are bit smaller than I expected. They work just fine,and feel well built. I am happy with my purchase.
I have had my Sony Wega for about a month. I researched buying an HDTV for about a week before deciding on Sony WEGA KD-34XBR970. I do have HD cable and the HD channels come in amazing! Even the regular channels are so clear, I have to check to make sure that it is 480i and not HD. I hate going over to someone's house now that does not have HD because there is that much of a difference in the quality of the picture. Definitely worth the money. I use my cable menu and guides for show info and don't have a problem reading it. The only thing i noticied that might be a problem to some, but not me, is that some of the pictures bow(when i was watching a football gamein HD). It is very heavy, but could definitely not be too much of an issue. I am definitely satisfied with my purchase.
I used this to rig an auxiliary port in my car and it was perfect! Couldn't have asked for anything more. Shipping took a little long, but it was worth the wait for the quality.
p4 over here, always at 40 and 41 c, now 32-35 c, and on load only 39 c, never breaks to 40, you must buy!!!!.
I love my PalmIIIx. With all the extra software I was downloading, I had maxed out the memory on my Palm III. I decided to get the IIIx rather than upgrade the memory because I wanted the improved display. It is SO much better.And for all you gadget hounds out there who want to sync your PalmIIIx with your portable computer via the infrared device, there is a bit of freeware on the Internet called IrSync+ that allows you to do just that. I think I found it while searching for software on ZDNet or some such thing...
This is an A Grade product... I love it. Could not find one anywhere, got one at CompUSA, Buffalo- NY. ... This is a fantastic piece of equipment..The pod is just abt the size of a credit card, weighs hardly anything, so tiny, cute and sounds so majestic and sexy!What I love about this:Sound quality - sounds better on my headphone than thruan AC'97 soundcard/WinXP. Played songs on my Sennheiser HD 280 Pro and it sounds divine!Size - Superb form factorColors - Gold is Golden! Killer looksLCD - Beautiful blue screenCapacity - 4 Gigs is a decent sizeNo skip - I jog 6 miles a day outside. In my last 4 days of jog,the pod has not skipped once. I have tried to cheat the buffer (30 megs?) by picking a random song and then jogging... The pod does NOT skip if you hold it in your hand. If you put it in your pocket I guarantee it will skip, so hold it or buy an arm bandCold Weather operation - When I jogged yest nite it was about 25 deg C. The pod worked beautifully (though the manual says min operating temp is 32 deg)Quality - BLOWSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS you away. Fantastic Scroll Wheel - No outside buttons - all ops thru the wheel. COOOL!Bragging Rights - This is the hottest toy in townRugged ConstructionConnectivity - USB 2.0 and Firewire compatibilityOptions - Can recharge battery thru USB (PC ) and Firewire (Mac)Opreation - Works really well with iTunes, beautiful syncCons:Battery - Battery life is bad. I got 5 hrs after having the brightness set to medium. and a lot of track playingCharging Battery - slow. Takes 4 hrs to charge 100% but 1 hr to 80%. Could be betterDelicacy Factor - If you are a jogger u cant really be as comfytaking this out as with a cheap flash player. There are nowaterproof cases, apple.com has no cases for this... thats badCost of accessories - SKY high. A transparant case with band is $40.. Imagine!Headphone- Included headphone is above avg, I could not get itto stay in my large ear for over 30 secs at a timePrice - For the price conscious (non jogger) you could pay $50 more , not wait and get 11 gigs more....Limitations - Cant export mp3 from the pod with included software(hacks available)Works only with iTunesWarranty - 90 days labor! BewareBattery - Battery not user replaceable. Lot of noise abt battery failure rates/cost of replacement on original ipodOverall...You hard hard pressed to find a better player (quality,looks) at any price. If you want to indulge in fantastic music andare willing to pay top dollar for it, buy it. If not u canget compable players (Rio Karma/Nomad Zen) for much lesser but they are not as cool!I love my purchase and salute apple for their superb product overall. I took off 1 star mainly due to the fact that apple is stingy with warranty and high cost of accessories & battery.
good quality for the pricegood optics, the eye piece works more like a gun scope then binocularsno regrets
I liked these earphones so much that I recently bought a second pair for a friend. We both have small ear canals and find most earbuds to be uncomfortable. Wearing glasses makes the kind that hang over the ear impractical, too. But these are tiny, with a very flexible outer surface that forms to your ear and is almost impossible to feel while you're using them. And in case your ear isn't that small, the product package includes several sizes of the flexible "sleeve" that you can choose.Comfort was the main reason I gave up on other brands, but I have to say that sound quality is the best reason for sticking with this brand. I thought that all earbuds would sound approximately the same, but these are as good as any traditional full-size earphones I've tried.
This seems like a good fan, nothing special about it, it spins and moves air.Why is everyone saying this fan is quiet when it is screaming along at 26 dBA @ 2500 RPM? Wow! If you are looking for a quiet fan, try the SAF-B84-E1 which is 13 dBA @ 1400 RPM.
If you are planning to use this unit with a computer as I did, you will regret. I bought this unit in June 2002. Since then the software give me endless trouble. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with other softwares at all. Actually I have been playing with linux for 8 years.The software is called OpenMG Jukebox. To install it you need to install the whole CD, which takes FOREVER to install it. And don't do anything while it installs, otherwise you have to start over again. After the installation, you will find OpenMG jukebox and Simple Burner. The former is for converting other music format (mp3, wma etc) to SONY's music format (ATRAC3), and the latter is for recording the CD to the MD player using the USB cable.Easy of USE:To use OpenMG is frustrating, it's too slow to start up and even slower to response to my inputs. Sometimes it can't even start. Then when you want to put your MP3 to the player, it will convert it first, and store the converted file on the harddisk, which occupied a lot of space. And if you want the highest quality (the SP mode, since all my MP3 are highest 320Kbps), it takes forever to transfer it to the unit. (SP mode = 292kbps bitrate, LP2=132kbps) Actually at SP mode, it record at 1x speed, which means the time to record it is the same as to listen it up. I tried to use LP4 mode, but the quality is unbearable.After that, I turn to the Simple Burner, which is said much more robust than the OpenMG Jukebox. I create a virtual audio cd using Nero's imagedrive. And then use that to burn the &quot;audio cd&quot; to the MD player. The problem with that is you can't get highest quality (SP mode), all you can get is only LP2 and LP4.Software Quality:The OpenMG Jukebox's quality is among the worst application software. It crashed my desktop 2-3 times in 2 months. The USB driver also crashed my machine 2 times. Sometimes I can't even start the Jukebox, then I have to re-install the software and do all the conversion again. SONY seems doesn't care about the software at all, since the updates on its website openmg never get updated, which is always the version 2.2. No Patch, No Updates, Buggy Software. I'm really tired of this.If you plan to use it with a computer, don't expect too much.
I got it from the lightening deal so it is cheap enough to not to review this worse than 4 stars. I read the reviews before I brought it and indeed the blue light is very very bright and will bother me when I use it when I sleep (too bad that my codes need to run overnight). But I just use a tower to block it and it is fine.It is quiet.
I have used the Sony ICD recorder for more than 5 years and I am still very happy with it. I have recorded countless interviews and transcribed them with the software that came with it.The recording quality with the built-in microphone is very good, sometimes too good when there is a lot of commotion in the background - it picks it all up.Recording is very easy but I never liked the controls for changing settings or replaying the recordings. They are too finicky and do not always react as expected. For me this did not matter, but others might find this important. The only recording failures I had was when I put the recording on pause for too long. Not sure what happened, as I discovered it too later. The solution for this was easy - just stop the recording when the interview is interrupted and start a new one later. With the help of the software several parts can easily be merged together.I bought several 128 MB memory sticks to be able to go long stretches without connecting to the computer, but most of the time I need only one, as 128MB can store about 18 hrs of SP recording. I love that I can easily transfer the files to the computer and do with them whatever is needed.Battery time is very good. Now I only would need to replace the protective sleeve. ;-)
Excellent value, well built and very good sound quality. I'm very pleased with this purchase.
After debating for a few months, I finally broke down and bought a Visor and have never regretted the decision one bit.Good:- The USB cradle makes it easy to sync with your computer without having to buy an adapter to do so, unless you don't have USB.- Battery life is not too bad, I can get a few weeks on a pair of AAA's, and I use it a lot.- Being able to read e-books or play solitare when I have a few minutes on downtime.- The large amount of software for the Palm OS that makes life a little more organized like a mileage calculator.Bad:- Black and white screen is a bit hard on the eyes and can be difficult to read in some light conditions.- The outer shell feels fragile.- Can be a bit slow in doing some tasks or when moving through large documents.- 8 MB of storage seems a bit small, but that can be remedied by getting a expansion module.- The case tends to show every smudge and fingerprint on it, I know I'm nitpicking.This has to be one of the most useful eletronic devices that I have bought to date. I carry my Visor all of the time and it hasn't let me down yet. The only reason that this does not get 5 stars is that it is not perfect, but still well worth the price.
As a beginning photographer I wanted a smallish, lightweight tripod to use with my Nikon D80. Since this is merely a hobby and good, lightweight tripods are very expensive I was torn what to do (the camera and a really good lens were already pretty expensive). Fortunately I happened across this tripod and decided I would spend a little more (ok, twice as much) than I had intended. Frankly it was well worth it. The construction is very solid, the entire setup is lightweight and stability is great. I've been very pleased with my purchase, from capturing excellent photos of July 4th fireworks to stop action photos of waterfalls where a tripod is essential, and the relative lightweight of the Velbon made hiking 3 miles uphill with it even feasible. I don't have a lot of experience in photography yet, but I'm a fan of Velbon already.
I bought mine about a year ago when they first came out. I can't go anywhere without it. It fits perfectly in my pockets and has never failed me! It is the first thing I turn to when someone asks," What are you doing on ......". Plus, it holds my pictures and games too. I HIGHLY recommend it. All of the other PDA's on the market do more than I need them too.
I've been trying to post a review but obviously that one didn't show up. In short, the first couple of months it worked fine. After that, I got frequent system halting and black screen during normal use. I learned this from other users and I didn't become the fortunate one. Their service number, as many indicated, is with a full voice box and you just can't get through. I would recommend stay away from this product.Other than this is a fine product. But can you drive a dead car, or a car that break down every so often?
This Belkin F8Z081 Sports Sleeve is working out very well. At first, it was a bit tight but I found if I put it on top of the tee-shirt sleeve, it was not tight and it stayed in place. The case is very nice and useful to leave on the ipod, since it provides a cushion and doesn't interfere with any functionality. I'd buy it again.
I'm fairly new to the world of photography filters, but of the 10 that I have experimented with, this one is my favorite. Without a doubt, I see improvement in the overall colors of the pictures I have taken. It enhances skin tones but also helps enhance colors in the surrounding area too. Definately a good buy in my opinion!
i had a problem with thi when i first got it, i called megellan and they took care of it buy sending me a new one, amazonn also told me that if megellan did not replace it they would take care of it. you can not ask for more than that.
I purchased this as a gift for my brother-in-law. He is very happy with it. Compact and easy to use.
I am quite the advanced user, and this product is slightly below my skill level, but I still love it. But, like I say, I have a few problems with it.1. The battery life is atrocious when using the WiFi.(I did expect that, though.)2. The Master reset that everyone complains about.3. It's Windows (ha ha).4. I'm a Mac user and I can't sync without using Virtual PC.Overall, 4/5 for built-in WiFi and 2 expansion slots.w00t!
There is no task more daunting than one that is fundamentally impossible, extensive and yet necessary. Computer security is like that, as the only secure computer is one that is disconnected from all power sources. The moment it is powered up in a mode that allows useful work to be done, it becomes vulnerable. Furthermore, the number of ways it is vulnerable is effectively infinite, meaning that the number is so large and complex, that it is not possible to handle them all. Finally, it is necessary, as the world is full of a large number of people whose sole purpose in life seems to be to cause as much damage and frustration as they possibly can. Therefore, there is no choice but to apply as many security features as possible to all our computer systems.This book is an overview of the primary aspects of computer security. Split up into the six broad categories: security concepts, hacking 101, a defender's toolkit, weapons of mass destruction, architecture, platforms and security; and security and integrated services, there is also an extensive bibliography of websites, books and software. If you are interested in an overview of computer security, then this book will provide it.However, the main value that I get from the book is from the links to more detailed information. I recently taught a special topics course in computer security and I found it invaluable in tracking down detailed information concerning topics such as specific types of distributed denial of service attacks, steganography, password cracking dictionaries and communication protocols. The encyclopedia form of the book makes it very valuable as a primary initial reference.Useful as an overview for people seeking their first knowledge of computer security, this book will also have value for the IT worker who needs pointers to specific information regarding computer security.
This receiver has a mechanical on/off switch and a (short 3 day ??) memory on settings. The remote will also turn the unit to 'standby' if the front switch is left "on". The other controls are tactile, but will hold settings if unit is unplugged / reconnected. It is now unusual for a receiver to be controlled (on/off) by terminating the power to it, without losing the previous settings. This was important to my application. It also has a 'loudness' control which is strangely absent on the new receivers. I will not own a receiver without a loudness function!It also has a 'phono' input which has gone away on all others. Contrary to what the salesmen said, a 'phono' CANNOT be connected to the CD or other input without an additional pre-amp.I found it necessary to replace a fancy high line Technics receiver after 12 years of faultless performance. This Teac AG-790A was the ONLY receiver on the market that had all the controls operating as I needed them to operate.As far as the performance as an amp goes, there are doubtless better ones available at higher prices. There are apparently NONE at any price that have the combination of features the AG-790 has, however. It works very well, none the less, and it is inexpennsive. Judging from the size and design of the heat sink and the attatched solid state output devices, I doubt this receiver REALLY has the advertised RMS output. At least not for long. Saying that, however, it WILL rattle the windows if so desired.I give it a wholehearted 'thumbs up' as it was the only choice I had considering its (somewhat outdated) features missing on other 'new' units. It's exactly what I wanted, and the overall performance is VERY satisfactory.
I regret to say that I can't write about the sound quality of these head phones - I'm not an audiophile, I really can't tell the difference between these and something that you could get for 40 dollars or so.But I can tell you that these had everything I wanted in a new pair of headphones. I'm a college student and I share a tiny room with 3 other people. When I listen to music, I want to 1) not be able to hear my roommates or anything other than my music, and 2) i don't want to disturb them with my music. These headphones work perfectly for this. When you have them on, you can hear almost nothing other than what you are playing - people talking in the room won't disturb you any more. Also, when they are on, almost no sound leaks from them. You can listen to music as loud as you want and those nearby won't be able to hear it.I also need to walk around a lot when wearing headphones. This pair of headphones also worked well for that - the wire connects to only one ear, and can stretch to about 8 feet, long enough for me to go anywhere in the room.Lastly, I needed a pair of headphones that would last me a long time, and survive a lot of beatings from the people who come in and out of the room on a daily basis. These are perfect for that as well. They are very well built, and, if, by chance, you do break them, you can replace almost any part of them yourself. The last pair of headphones I had were a 30 dollar pair of sonys and they broke pretty quickly with all the abuse they get here, but I'm confident these Sennheisers will last me well past graduation.********** EDIT **********after only a month or so of use, the headband has small cracks and chips in it. i use these headphones with great care, and don't stretch it beyond normal, so this is highly unexpected. as another reviewer said, this is the only non-replacable part of the headphones. while i don't expect the cracks to become much worse, it is a possibility, and would probably render an 80 dollar set of headphones completely useless. so consider this before you purchase them...
Unlike *all* the other manufacturers out there who seem to have been blind-sided by the advent of Windows Vista, this Bluetooth transceiver works right out of the box.Just be aware that their in-box installation documentation needs to be updated and download their latest drivers from their web site. (Trust me, I have done a lot of research, and none of the other manufacturers have so much as Vista drivers!)
Pros:1. Accurate and responsive pointing.2. Ideal weight & size(not too heavy when compared with MX700, not too light when compared with Logitech blue)Cons:1. No significant improvement in pointing accuracy compared with MX500 ( although Logitech claimed that MX510 was much better)2. The design of five additional buttions is a joke. The foreward/backward buttons are too high to touch, even worse, the page down button and task switch button are simply unusable due to incorrect button locations.3. Mouse driver from Logitech doesn't support Windows Server 2003.To me, the ideal mouse should adpot the body of MS IntelliMouse 4.0 (remove the tilt wheel), use the optical sensor from this MX510, and use the wide scroll wheel from MS wireless optical mouse (none-tilt version).
I was skeptical of this product because of some of the poor reviews on the Internet. However, I bought it and think it's a great product for its price. There is lots of plastic and it's a little flimsy but great care should keep this product alive.Now I can have hundreds of songs on a cd-player with this device. It sounds great too! But it's noticably not so good as a cd player, I hope future formats like MP3 Pro or Ogg will improve the sound quality.As some many reviews on this site mentioned, I think rechargable batteries will make it complete. An AC adapter will be helpful too.
This MP3 player is good and easy to use, and easy to download music from your CDs from Windows Media Player.However one big drawback, the Sansa does not have a recharge plug. The USB plug must be pluged into the USB port of ones computer, which is OK if one has their computer on, however on the road without a computer can pose a problem if one needs to recharge their Sansa e270. This was an over sight or SanDisk had their head where the sun does not shine when they designed this system. Hopefuly SanDisk will see the light and continue to give iPod a run for the money.
So far I am very pleased with this product. It was easy to set-up and has worked without any issues. I previouly had an ATI TV Wonder with remote and it always crashed. Updating drivers, software, etc. did not help.The WinTV-PVR FM radio reception could be a little better but it is OK. Still playing with the recording features.
Recently Kodak has threatened to discontinue this splendid slide film. Hopefully, it won't carry out on this threat since Kodachrome 25 is the finest grain 35mm slide film ever made. The colors are vivid, without being excessively so, along with superb contrast and sharpness. If you took a photograph with a tripod mounted 35mm camera, you could easily have an enlargement made that would rival in quality almost any other color slide image made by a medium format camera. Since it is very slow film, Kodachrome 25 should be used either in very bright sunlight, with a tripod mounted camera, or both. This film is best suited for landscapes or other scenes that are lit by bright sunlight. It's a classic slide film, but still the very best with regards to contrast, sharpness and resolution.
I bought this adapter so that I could use my Lexar 8GB Expresscard SSD with my work Laptop (Toshiba Tecra M5). Plug it in, count to 10 and bang. It's there and it just works. Windows identifies it with no need for extra drivers or anything. File transfers click along at acceptable speeds with no issues at all.Keep in mind that this adapter will stick out about an inch from the side of the laptop once fully inserted so if you're hoping to leave it in all the time you may be disappointed.
I am very pleased with my purchase. The sound is great, the sub woofer fills the room. There are a lot of features and options and therefore, a lot to get familiar with in the instruction manual. It does take someone like me (electronic novice) a while to read through and figure everything out. The only other negative was the under sized speaker wires. I'd recommend an upgrade to these wires. Otherwise, I would have rated this equipment 5 stars.
The only concerns I had with the player is that the picture was at first skewed, so I had to fine tune the picture. I am missing also that the USB connection does not allow playing movies.
I'm using this cable to play dvd's or just to see on my monitor led tv, everything that I'm working on my apple ibook computer. Great price, sent to me quick, and works just like it is suppose to. I recommend this product.
The 58mm UV filter would not fit any of three 58mm Canon lenses in my bag. The threads are just poorly cut. In the mailbox for return already.
I'm using the SanDisk 64MB CompactFlash card for my HP 318 Digital Camera. With this card, I can take anywhere from 60 High Quality photos to 1,000 Low Quality Photos. You definitely need one of these if you're planning on taking many pictures with your camera(s)!! Good price for the amount of memory you get.
I wouldn't buy this product no matter how low the price goes. This thing is what made me decide to stop buying items from logitech.The remote and buttons on the receiver are useless. The software is frustratingly buggy. It pretty much hijacks your system and you lose control over which speakers you can send your sound to. The software has very little options for customization. I was hoping that the website would update the software or maybe they'd release some patches but it hasn't happened.I bought this thinking I can play music on both my computer and another part of the house at the same time -- or hook up multiple receivers and have them all play at once but you can't.So I have the receiver in the living room and my computer is in the bedroom. When I want to listen to music in the living room I have to plug the USB transmitter into my computer -- I leave it unplugged because when I plug it in it won't let me chose which speekers the music goes to. When I'm done listening to music I have to unplug the device and restart my computer.I think the worst thing for this is the software. It seems like the pushed it out overnight right before it shipped. Support from logitech was nonexistent. I tried emailing them and calling them asking for help and then a refund. The only thing they did for me was point me to their website to the forums so I could complain about a sub-par product with all the other suckers who have bought it.
Untill I calibrated my Monitor using the Huey Pro I had no idea how bad the color was . This product is so easy to use and gives such great results I would have no hesitation in recomending it to anybody that wants true color displayed for whatever purpose.
This is a great unit. Hooked right up to my Apple and display is crisp, even at 20' distance. Connectors for everything you could imagine. Compact, a great case that carries just what you need. A bit bulky, but for the price it is very reasonable. I'd buy it again.
More and more computer products are being packaged with their software CDs in paper sleeves rather than jewel cases, driving my need to buy blank jewel cases. While thin cases are abundant, it is getting harder and harder to find full size CD jewel cases. Personally, I highly prefer the full size cases as they allow you to write software/album title on the spine, making it much easier to look through multiple cases stored on a shelf. I therefore much appreciate that Memorex is still making and selling these. However, as others have mentioned, they are of poor quality. Most every one of them will break when attempting to pull them apart to install backside labels/inserts.
The shipping and delivery was on schedule. The recipient seems to like the radio, etc. but I do not know how it works since he lives in another state.
I bought the slides for my 8 year old daughter. It was fun seeing her learn about the different specimens.
I love this Camera, it take great pictures......CarrieNH
I recently purchased this so I could hook up my new HP printer to my new HP laptop. Unfortunately, the cord isn't as long as I hoped it would be, leaving me to figure out where to perch my notebook when I need to print something (my printer is near my old desktop which is not compatible with the new printer). Had it been long enough (another ten feet would have worked), I could have used my laptop while at my kitchen table. Ah, well..In any case, it is a very "straightforward" device and should work with any usb port. Just consider the length if you think you'd like to be a reasonable distance from your printer.
Got this for my Bushnell Compact Binoculars, whose bag had worn out. This bag is really well made and is compact but still fits my binoculars. It&#8217;s a bit roomier than I need, but I can stick a few other things in the main compartment when I go to a football game. The bag is very lightweight and the nylon is good quality. Great product.
I really think the hardware and UI was well thought out. However I wound up returning it because the actual mapping software had many serious flaws. A) several streets in my area were mis-named. B) more than once (in a week's time) it routed me through roads that did not exist. That would be disasterous in strange surroundings. C) My Garmin handheld has more and more accurate Points Of Interest.I really wanted to like it because of all of the features and the price, but ultimately it came down to the mapping... which is what I purchased it for.
Product should have been devilered by September 29, 2009. Still have not received order as of October 27.
I bought this for bass, so I could take down tones that would compete with guitarists and bring the bass up to a dynamic level that would mesh well in a group. I have been playing on this for a year now, and I highly recommend it for bassistsThat being said, I also dabble in guitar, and this pedal is amazing in the respect as well. It brings out a lot of nice tones, and when you couple it with any other effects, especially distortion, you open up a whole realm of different sounds. My guitarist had been staring at mine for a while and the other day I let him try it out. I nearly had to pry it from his fingers. He had been trying for ages to bring out a certain sound using just his Amplifier EQ knobs, but when he tried this he nearly broke down in tears because he could finally dial in exactly what he was looking for, and he could modify that sound to his liking as well.This is a very effective pedal for Bass, Guitar, and for vocals! I have a mic that requires phantom power, but I have found that running it through this gives it enough boost to record into my non-phantom computer interface.Versatile, well constructed and easy to use. I feel one mistake I made was not getting the KFK version with two outputs, but this is a professional piece of equipment and I guarantee that in 5 minutes anyone will find a setting that brings their sound out in amazing ways.
The unit's radio sounded fabulous, but Boston Acoustics clearly has a quality control problem. Imagine my disappointment on Christmas morning when after shelling out $500 for a system for my girlfriend, it wouldn't play CD's. They would look like they were playing but no sound came out of the unit.When you buy the best and pay top dollar, you expect to receive something that works out of the box.
This router is actually the older version of the WRT-54G that had upgraded RAM from the current WRT-54G series. The router is also Linux compatible and allows the user to install his own firmware.If you don't care about these features (most people will not), then this router should still interest you. The install CD is very easy to use and gives clear instructions for installation. I have had very few issues with this device.
This is a good camera. Many features for the price. I bought it to replace a Minolta 5000i that died after 10 years. The camera is much lighter than the 5000i. It almost feels delicate but has held up well so far. The autofocus is much improved and will work in situations where the 5000i was confused. I thought the eye start animation would be a nuisance but it is great for travel. The only feature I don't like is the auto pop up flash which pops up even in bright sunlight. The Auto pop up flash and the eye start animation can be quickly disabled. The manual features are much more complete than the 5000i. The spot metering is also a great feature. This camera just about does it all and is a great buy.
I am not a extreme techie by no means but I do know my way around electronics and computers. I also do not work in the (BIZ) or in any way affiliated with Linksys. Six years ago I wasnt as sharp and had the now defucnct Ciruit city firedog team come out and install this my first wireless router (Linksys wireless G w/ speedbooster router) with my AT&T; high speed dsl motem. As of today Jan. 17 2012 this exact same setup has powered the wireless internet in my home (four notebooks, three iphones,two ipod touches) all at the same time flawlessly since then. A few storm related power outages over the years, No problem, I had my generator running this router and my motem keeping me on youtube while comcast cable tv was out. Now Try that with comcast internet which is out during storms also. I did one firmware update (2008) and this exact same router and motem have been continuously on and no problem EVER except for twice a manual power down and power back up I can recall. Even after trying to leave AT&T; to switch to my Cable Provider (Comcast) attractive introductory internet plan , AT&T; always backs down and lowers my monthly rate so I dont leave. WIth the fastest dsl speed ATT offers(6Mb dps) I have ALWAYS had excellent streaming (video) with this router. Even the advent of the new gigabit routers and fancy dual band and all the hoopla, I have been tempted to upgrade this router but then each time I tell myself why fix what isn't broken and have been happy since day one. Always consistent excellent connection inside and outside my house especially those days of summer on my deck or in pool with notebook or ipod touch,this has always had consistent video streaming on any device or whatever I am doing on the internet with those devices. This is really a honest to goodness workhorse and after six years of running, I do not know any other device or field test this long where I got my money's worth ten fold. I will keep this setup and report back in the future the status of my router. In the mean time, don't hesitate to buy this, best purchase I ever made in my life!Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router
Great flash unit! Metal base and mounting lock much better than 580ex. A must for any Canon EOS system. The II is nicer. Good job Canon.
Purchased this recently - works fine for my Smart Media card - but can't read or write to my 128MB Memory Stick. Still waiting for a response from Dazzle Support (4 days after submitting query). Will wait a few more days before returning the item.Overall - quite disappointed - had the potential to be a very useful product!
Bought the unit in September, 2006. First unit had no UHF and returned it for exchange; second unit would not turn on and returned it for exchange; third unit worked mostly until January 9, 2007... all we get is a purple screen.Written warranty of 1 year parts and labor so far is useless after 1 week of waiting after the first call... they are still trying to locate a carry-in service center for our area of Indiana.Although the picture quality was good, the sound is quite poor... someone else mentioned this in another review.The other failing is when we playback recorded VCR tapes to this monitor, the picture blacks out regularly... probably due to the monitor not showing a signal if there is *any* hiccup in the signal from the VCR... we know it is the problem with this TV because the same VCR player plays fine on another TV.
I haven't used a lot of digital camera but this one is, by far, the best I've used. The Casio Exilim has 5.0 megapixels of power mated to a 3X optical zoom that appears far more enhanced than that. It has a large viewfinder that gives an excellent idea of your subject, framed for easy reference.I don't generally like these little bitty new cameras but this one blew me away when I used it. The ease of operation and ease of transferring outstanding 5.0 images to PC or other media sold me on this.If you can buy this camera for less than $400 you will be very happy with it for a long time.
I used lot of cameras including Canon Rebel 2000 SLR camera....but i never got the results like Minolta supreme zoom...the best things the results are real good even in night and under bulb light....
After doing a decent amount of research into this product and the new DECT 6.0 version that was shown on the box picture I ordered the product. However, I received the older 2.4GHz unit. After talking with the company that sold it to me, they confirmed that they only sold the older unit but that I could return it without penalty.However, I chose to open it and try it out and it has worked very nicely. I am actually sending phone service across a driveway to another house next door and the quality has been decent. We have sometimes heard clicks on the line but usually it is fine. There is about a 1/2 second delay in the process but have not heard complaints from the other parties about this in the call from their end. I am considering buying another set for use elsewhere in the house and even buying a third set and just resyncing the receiver to work with the first set I purchased.
I bought this burner when it was released in January 2005. Friends of mine in Japan sent me DVD-RAM disc with some of my favourite tv shows and i found that my (then new) dvd player could not play it. I also wanted to burn my home movies to DVD's. Those were the main reasons i bought it. Im pleased to report that this burner plays the aforementioned DVD-RAM disc perfectly and it has never given me a drink coaster when i needed to burn something fast. Its still operating as good as the day i installed it. Another great point is that its the quietest cd/dvd drive that i have used even when it is at its maximum speed. If your computer case has limited space then this drive will help a great deal because its about 4cm shorter than most other drives available.I really can't say anything bad about this product. It plays and records every current format (not blu ray and HD dvd but they won't matter for a long time). It was also very reasonably priced. If you the chance to buy one of these drives or any of the later models co-produced by Hitachi and LG then take it. I wouldn't bother considering any other brands because this one does everything so well.
Don't listen to the Mac user above. I have a Mac too and yes I agree there are no out of the box tools available for Mac as yet but AVCHD is a new format.Having said that you can still edit and play clips on Mac but right now only in SD. If you have HD clips and use Mac you will have to store them on hard disk for next few months till AVCHD is supported on Mac.For that matter there aren't really any editing and conversion tools for Windows either except for one provided by Sony which is not such a great video editing tool.Now to the camcorder.I have shot both HD and SD videos. Video quality is great in both cases, obviously HD is the way to go. This camcorder records every minor sound, which can be good or bad. Works well in low light situations not great though. Played back HD videos my my Bravia HDTV and I am just speechless.Camera is not that compact as compared to other hard disk based cameras but it is not too big either. Love the big LCD screen and touch sensitive LCD menu.There is a firmware flaw with this camera which leads to interchanging L and R channels of audio when record in 5.1 mode. Sony is aware of it and they are rolling out a firmware upgrade sometime this month. You can even ship it to Sony to get the firmware upgraded. Look it up on Sony support site.All in all a great piece of work from Sony, but be prepared to learn and maybe be frustrated at times. However fear not this is the latest technology and format and that is what you get if you are one of the earlier adapters of the technology.
I bought this really for the circular polarizer, since I already have a UV filter. The UV filter and the circular polarizer set seems to be of pretty good quality and a good value. Other circular polarizers cost at least 50% more.The downside is that the filters do not seem to be coated in anyway. Doesn't seem to be a big deal with the circular polarizer.
I bought gun. It worked for about 10 minutes and now reads 130 mph on every pitch. Total junk.
I bought these to wear while exercising because those iPod ear buds are always falling out. These work just fine and are reasonably priced. I've bought three pair since they're so reasonably priced. Sound quality is fine.
it works pretty good. good for nature hkies or things anout 50 feet away
I'm very happy with the choice of this television. Great high def picture and good sound without additional speakers. Delivery was on time and the men unpacked and inspected the tv before leaving. Good experience. Thanks, Amazon, for competitive price and free shipping.
i love, love, LOVE this product! the thing that makes it even better was the instructional dvd. i am not too technological, and being able to have a visual aid like the dvd to help me program all the components in my house to this device was so helpful. thanks for a great product!
This fits both sizes of ExpressCard slots, this card being the smaller of the ExpressCard sizes. I got this card because my laptop only has two USB ports, and I needed two more. The Startech 2Port USB 2.0 ExpressCard works as advertised. I've had no problems with it, save for my mouse not being recognized in the same way when I connect it through this ExpressCard instead of through the built in USB ports on my laptop. I've connected my iPod Nano, iPhone, external hard drive, and external DVD burner to my laptop through the USB ports on this thing, and everything worked fine.There's no software or drivers to install. Windows XP recognized the card just fine. Basically, you put the card into your ExpressCard slot (both types of ExpressCard slots will accept this card, so don't worry which type you have, because this product will work in both), you plug external devices into this product's USB ports, and your external devices work just fine.Only real drawback to this is that it will come out easily of your ExpressCard slot, so if you're burning a DVD through a device connected to this product, and you bump the card accidentally, the burn process will be interrupted. In fact, if I pull the USB cord of an external device out of the ExpressCard, instead of the cord coming out of the ExpressCard, the ExpressCard just gets pulled out of my laptop. So it's not very securely held into the ExpressCard slot. This may be a problem with all ExpressCards though, so I won't count against it for this.Does what it's supposed to. 5/5
good build for themoney and will be used as a quick back up for my Nikon. As was stated in the ad the auto is not compatible with the d5000 but tried it on my brothers d300 and its auto focus was dead on.
Wnet through two in two weeks both had same problem. They short around the four pin power connection. WAste of time and money.
The Targus XL rolling case exceeded my expectations. The price was very reasonable, the quality is very good, it holds all my files, my 17" laptop, and all the office supplies I need to function out of the office. It is light weight but sturdy, the wheels roll very well on any surface I have been on so far, I like that the handle disappears when you want it to become a briefcase, and it has a comfortable shoulder strap option. I am recovering from back surgery and have a 20 lb. weight limit on what I can lift, and this works perfectly for me, even with all my stuff in it.
I left it sitting on the shelf for a few months w/ batteries inside. When I went to use it, it had drained the batteries. Battery life also seems too short. I'd suggest getting FRS radios that take AA batteries even though they are somewhat larger.It is clear and loud and has decent range (not sure what other folks are used to, especially the guy who tested 210 radios but didn't post what the top 3 were from his results). It also has the key features (lots of channels and subcode), so it's a relatively good deal for FRS radios.
Great little camera with excellent battery life which offers more than 300 images on a 1 GB card. Pros include large screen and short description (on screen) for each preset mode and Cons include lack of anti-shake features which result in occasional bad photos. Overall, recommended.
When you hear the word "cordless" when describing a headset, what do you think of? The set works just fine, no problem, however, there's a cord that connects it to your phone/computer/whatever item you hook them up to. It's not "cordless" in the sense that a wireless mouse is cordless, or that a Bluetooth device is cordless. In fact, other than that you don't have to plug them into the wall to power them, I can't for the life of me imagine what the word "cordless" refers to, especially as a comparison to any other product in its peer group.So, this is a decent headset at a reasonable price, but when evaluating whether you want to buy it or not, just pretend you don't see the word "cordless".
I sell audio equipment to mainly people who are just starting out with home theater, and I have to say, I am most impressed, and get the most positive feedback, with HK then with any other brand. For those of you doing research for your first surround sound system, you're definitely looking for two things.1. Something that sounds great.2. Something that's easy to use.HK absolutely does both.What makes HK sound great? First, don't be scared of the 45-watt power rating per channel. HK is rated by not just the center channel, but ALL the channels. This means rear channels that are dynamic and can hold their own, not blown away by the center/front channel. Second, HK gives you crisp clear sound at any pitch. Don't get me wrong, it's not going to make your Jensen's sound like a Bose system, but team it up with something like Bose, Infinity, JBL, and Polk to name a few and you will not be displeased. Throw in a THD at .07% that can hang with any other brand to boot. Third, is power on demand. Yeah, let's say you're watching a Bond chase scene and there's an explosion. Would you rather it sound like, "hmm I think something caught fire" or "OH GOD, GET UNDER THE DESK HUN, THE HOUSE IS GONNA COLLAPSE ON US"? The latter is closer to what you get with power on demand (ok so maybe I exaggerated).Is HK easy to use? OK, if you're taking home your first receiver these days, they're ALL going to look intimidating. But with the HK, it is extremely easy to switch between surround modes and video sources both with the remote and on the unit. You can customize which inputs go with which digital sources. Lets face it, if you've never owned a receiver, you're going to have to educate yourself a little bit. But, HK's on screen menu makes these advanced settings as painless as possible. Also, if you opt for the 2,3, or 5 series, there's an EZ set button on your remote, that automatically adjusts the speakers to where you're sitting in the room.In short, I believe about 95% of all receiver customers are HK customers. All there is to decide is if you're a 1,2,3 or 5 series customer. Maybe even check out the 2001 or 7200.
This is a very nice multi-function printer. Both the scan and print quality are excellent. The only downside I can think of is that it lacks built-in networking.
Most comfortable strap I have worn. I use it on all my hikes in the Grand Canyon. We film trails in the Grand Canyon, [...], and some of these hikes we hike over 40 miles.
the product is fine, but they sent me the wrong size. The sent a 14" instead of the 15" poor quality control.
As real estate agents, we were spending $800+ a year on print film &amp; developing of real estate listing photos. This camera quickly paid for itself. The lens isn't the best, as many interior shots exhibit vertical bending at the edges of the print. The vertical portions of doorways and kitchen cabinets are frequently distorted, but most are easily cropped using image enhancing software. We used to take multiple 35mm photos, trying to capture that perfect print - now we stand back a little further, take ONE wider image and crop it as required. Lighting is no longer a problem - we can take an image on any of Cleveland's many overcast days and make it a good image, again, using image inhancing software. The standard 4MB RAM will hold 12 high res images or 25 medium res images. We convert the original JPG to a TIF, do our enhancements, then convert back to a 72dpi JPG for images that are posted to our Web site (www.ruthmather.com). Inkjet inside handouts look great as long as you use quality paper. The PDC-700 is small enough to fit into your pocket, but people look at the bulge in your pants somewhat strangely - so I use the belt loop on the included case. The only mechanical problem that we've experienced is that the &quot;battery status&quot; display will never show more than half-charge. I sent the camera back to Polaroid and they replaced it with no questions asked. The new one does the same. We still believe that the PDC-700 provides us with &quot;the most digital bang for the buck.&quot;
Nice deal bundled like it is. After having gone through several packs I have found that you will run out of the paper before you run out of the ink. Buy some extra paper to take full advantage of the ink.
Didn't like the over-the-head style headsets so I started looking for the kind that just rested on the ear. I had used this type before so had an idea of what I wanted. Found this for less than half the price of a new one from the manufacturer. It came in much quicker than I expected and appeared new and in perfect shape. I'd definitely buy from this seller again. Works great.
This worked ok. I have others that have worked better. Don't try to use them to bridge a cable, punch two cables in, as the second one will not stay in. I know it's not advertized to do that.
My computer came with a Lexmark printer,copier,scanner,fax machine.It was junk.I still have it brand new in the box.I got this HP machine and it's great!
The shipping was really fast but when i got the package it wasnt even a lens. I dont even know what this is suppose to be. They contacted me about an adapter so I was thinking I was going to enjoy my new lens, but to my surprise I cant even do that. This is upsetting that I didnt get what I paid for.
This case was easy to move into. The front doors come off very quickly/easily. The metal is not sharp inside. The rails for drive bays are great. Hard drive space is ample. I was not a big fan of the clippys on the slot doors on the back. They were in the way for me dual slot video card. Removed it all together.The door opens & closes very nicely on the side. Comes off easily/quickly.Overall, very satisfied with this case. If the back clip scheme on the slot holes were better, I would give it a 5.
This bracket is an absolute waste. A $15 dollar waste too! I even tightened it with pliers, not just the hand tightening knob, and still wouldn't even adequately hold the Scarecrow in position. No chance of any real adjustment with this junk design either. Ended up using some electrical PVC brackets with great success, cost about $.40 each.
I had an old RCA Modem for about a decade, never had a problem with it, worked great, just noticed recently a little out of date so i stuck with what i knew, bought this RCA DCM425 and was not disapointed! Would buy again and will buy updated versions in the future!
This product is still in the box it came in. I looked at it and immediately thought it looked cheaped. Probably will not use it but donate it to Goodwill.
I was disappointed with the product. I hoped much more I really got. I use this with my Axim x50v and it works good - until you get more than 45 feet away or so. If you need more distance, didn't really expect 320 feet anyway. Installation is easy, but the software is kind of buggy. I waste my money and time trying to increase the distance.
Got defect one. I needed to replace it. Beside it's good set(original from Garmin).Amazon's replacement system is quick and easy (if you have printer).
Outdated software, beware it is a pain to setup. You need to make sure you have the capability to put it in compatibility mode for Windows 7 and beyond.
UPDATE TO ORIGINAL REVIEW: If you purchase this set, keep the excellent bag and toss the tripod. The bag is great and has protected my camera marvelously for over a year of heavy field use. The tripod is a different story altogether. Worthless would be an apt description. It fell apart piece by piece until it was literally lying in pieces on my studio floor. You get what you pay for ... this illustrates the adage perfectly. I've since purchased a Manfrotto and it's night and day. As should be expected. So ... if you can purchase the Samsonite case separately, I'd recommend doing so ... and leaving this crappy tripod alone.Original review:The tripod: It's light. Works fine as long as you're on fairly level ground. If there's any wind make sure you've got your potato sack and some rocks handy. I've used it quite a bit and the leg extension locks are still tight. We'll see how long that lasts.The case: It's small. If you've got a Canon EOS with a "kit" lens, you might be able to fit that and another lens in the case. If you've got a lens any larger then you won't. I have a Rebel XT with a Tamron 18-200 zoom/macro lens and I can't fit my 50mm f/1.8 in the case with it. For just carrying around one body and one lens, it's a fine case that protects the camera and lens very well. Plenty of (small) pockets will hold your lens and camera caps, a few memory cards, your charger and batteries and cables. With a lens hood in one side pocket and the camera's manual in the other, that about fills this thing up.Overall, this is a decent package for the price. You'll probably want to move up pretty quickly though if you're any kind of serious about your photography.
I picked up a pair of these earlier in year. They perform great. Lack of 38 privacy codes does not hurt performance a bit. Only when channels are completely full(ie..Auburn vs LSU football game) have they ever been needed. At this price they are superb value!!
I placed a new hard drive into this new hard drive caddy and set my laptop virtual memory (swap file) to write to it. WOW!! What a difference in speed! No need in upgrading to a new laptop to get that extra speed boost. Just get an extra drive and caddy like this and upgrade your RAM if you can.This product works perfectly and arrived quickly. I recommend it.
D-Link router sort of worked for awhile; I would have to reset it once a week or more, then finally quit altogether. Tech support doesnt exist and boy you better not lose your receipt if you'd like them to tell you even the time of day. I'll NEVER buy another dlink "product" ever.
I made this purchase because, for slow dial-up, I need something that connects 2 phone wires (PC and phone) into one phone jack. This product doesn't fulfill that need. I decided to keep it anyway. It might come in handy later. It seems like a fine product.
With this device I can connect my pc and xbox 360 at the same time. I was able to purchase this for less than $20 dollars. The speed on gaming is better then with my previous device. All-in-all, one of the better investments I've made!
Comes on a plastic bag, no instructions. Easy to install. It would be good to know what the grey cable is for though. I am happy with this product. Now I can hear the radio on my new stereo.
I've had other ue products in the past and by far this is the best universal fit in ear product they make. At first they might seem too bright but as they break in you'll notice more detail in the songs you hear. They don't have as much bass as the ue superfi 5 pro but its just right also there not as loud as the lower end models so you might have to turn up the volume a little. The bad thing about these is that if you made a low bitrate mp3 or other formats you'll notice it seems harse in the sound so make sure you use at least 192 kbs or higher to get the best experience. Another small problem is they are a little fat at the ear tips so they might not go in all the way if you use the wrong size eartips. Buy these if you can afford the 400 dollar price. If not then beg for the money!!!!
When the dynamic range is just too wide, this filter attenuates the highlights while capturing details in the shadows. Works well both for normal post-processing and HDR post-processing. One word of caution: avoid shooting into the light (both directly and when the light source is just outside of the scene).
I ordered this product to eliminate the tangled web of cords connecting our router with other technology. Stores don't seem to stock Cat5 cable shorter than 7 feet, so I was delighted to find the one-footer on Amazon.com. It fits perfectly and my office space is visually improved.
Didn't work with two apple cinema displays 20" on a PowerMac G5 Dual.
I bought this backpack for walking to work each day with my laptop and various other items I need to carry back and forth (umbrella, lunch, spare battery, paper, etc). It's well designed and constructed and has fulfilled all my expectations. Its size allows me to carry a hefty foldup umbrella which can lie horizontally. I was concerned it size might make it intrusive or awkward, but it's not.My only minor complaint is that the buckles on the shoulder straps slip gradually and need to be tightened every couple of days.
SanDisk 2GB SD Memory CardWhat can I say? Giving these things away + shipping and handling. Sure I'll pay the shipping and handling- wouldn't you?*But all I read is from a BUNCH of WEENIES CRYing about the shipping costs!!**What a Bunch of Sour Grapes! I just bought 2 more of these Sandisk, 2GB SD cards. Doesn't matter how fast they are because I'll use them for sharing photos with peoples 0wning Digital Picture Frames. I bought mine at Blue Proton only because I'm a past customer.I paid $5.55 + .01 Shipping/Handling. And you are Whining to the World about paying $1 + $4.50 per unit shipping/handling???***AREN't You BABIES Familiar with shipping costs for internet shopping? They can't charge consumer USPS rates of $.45 per oz. At the Low end of Any Shipping cost will be a Figure of anywhere from $4.50 up to $12.00 for a camera sized product. But there is a minimum, you CryBabies!!I love knowing I just bought 2 x 2GB of Sandisk SD cards for $11.12 !!***And for those of you claiming this shipping cost came up and bit you while you weren't looking- You're a BUNCH OF LIARS!! All shipping Costs Appear adjacent (right next to) each card coming from each of several merchants. I just chose one I was familiar with.Run on Home and Tell your Momma she wants You!!
This cheap plastic step-up ring is poor quality. It does not stay on the lens well, and it wants to cross-thread easily because the threads are too shallow. It pops off the lens easily if bumped, and does not hold filters well. It is best to avoid this ring and find a better brand preferably made of metal.I gave this item two stars because it works, it just doesn't work very well.
I bought a couple of these to replace a lost cap for my Tokina 11-16 f2.8. The previous, stock cap had fallen off while I was hiking up a mountain somewhere in the I-90 corridor. As a replacement, these Tamron caps have served me very well:- I have not had one fall off my lens while hiking- They fit snugly and securely- The release mechanism is easy to operate even with a lens hood attached- There's some irony in using a Tamron cap on a Tokina lens.For the price, go for it, and buy a few of them.P.S. I also use step-up rings in conjunction with 77mm filters as a system to use a handful of filters on all of my lenses. These caps work well with those 77mm filters as well (slim and normal).
Installation was difficult, since it is not mentioned that a restart of the cable modem is required. Confusing setup, supplied documentation: 13 lines for configuration. Complete manual only available from website, which requires already a working connection - the one we are working on!No information on how to deal with an office printer/fax combo if hooked up to the ECM (is it?) printer port. No information on how to set up a network printer connecting via network cable.The range is claimed to be 40 meters indoors. It is unoperational from my home office to my patio which is 17 meters.The website support is unusable due to a bug, which makes sending all the filled out obligatory information along with the message impossible - Frustrating!It works close to base, but does not give me the full mobility I expected.I will exchange it for another system.
If you are a DIY techie (aka hacker) this router is your dream come true. With open source firmware widely available in the Internet, you can do pretty much anything you want to this router. I personally loaded the OpenWRT firmware and everything has been working like a charm for more than 2 months now. I just got a 2nd one so that I can be able to configure WDS (aka bridge) and wire my downstair devices (PC, Xbox, DLink DSM520).
I cross shopped Garmin and Magellan units before buying the Navman, and I think I made the right decision. You can't get more for your money!The unit works very well. Sure, it's a bit slow to enter your destination if it's not stored in one of the 100 shortcuts (a nice feature!), the voice is a bit low if your radio is on, the maps are slow to get you 'back-on-track' if you decide to go in a different direction (to get around traffic hotspots or avoid contruction), small internal memory that necessitates you having to buy a 256 mb SD card to store your maps, and the system is a bit slow to boot up.But the Navman has a LOT going for it!1) price!2) a great screen that works in all kinds of light3) small siz &amp; portability4) a windshield mount that lets you place it directly in your line of sight so you don't have to take your eyes off the road5) excellent accuracy, considering the small small built-in antenna6) the overall coolness factor of a small, portable, afforable GPS unit that works!I recommend it without hesitation to those that need an afforable GPS system that is easy to use, easy to install (and won't leave any marks in your leased car!!), and one that works really well!
I had many of the initial issues with this little jewel, but found two ways to get things on track with my MacBook Pro. Google "deSEDG" and you will find an extremely helpful app that will allow you to convert the avi files so that you can open them in Quicktime and import them into iMovie.I also installed the Windows codec using Parallels, and this allowed me to view the files automatically in the Windows Media Player. Both results were excellent, and with iMovie I can edit them quite easily.The information in the guides that comes with the camcorder are insufficient for those using the Mac, but at least there is now a way to benefit from this wonderful piece of equipment.
This card has worked flawlessly on at least two of my friends' computers, a top-of-the-line ThinkPad and a Dell Inspiron 4000. Alas, it's a different story on mine.I have an HP omnibook 500, and when I first plugged this thing in, the machine instantly turned off, as if I had reset it. I think it screwed up my COM2 port, too. Now, when I want to use it, I have to shut down to put it in, then reset my machine, turn it on, and pray. It usually turns off abruptly during the Windows XP logo screen at least once, and I have to reset everything and do it again. Once I get everything up and running, it works really well, but it is a real pain to get to that point.Again, on other systems it seems to work really well, but you may not have such good luck.
I used this camera for 15 minutes and got the "remove the cassette" error message. I tried using other tapes thinking it may have been defective but still received the error message. Then I researched the internet and found out that this is a very common problem. Its so common that if you go to the Canon product page, they have a special link to address questions about this error. Canon's website is basically set up to make you think that you, the consumer, may have caused the problem by allowing moisture or dirt inside or by improperly closing the tape door. However, the real problem here is a defective design.Since I bought the camera so recently, you would think Canon would apologize and send me a shipping label. No. They are making me pay for shipping to their repair facility.Needless to say, I will NEVER purchase another Canon product again and I will discourage anyone I know from ever purchasing a Canon product.
I bought this unit to deal with the absurd increase in volume that occurs on a few of the DirecTV channels when commercials come on. We had to keep the remote close so we could stab the mute button to avoid being blasted out of the room. I installed the VR1 in the audio output lines of the DirecTV receiver and the result is better than I hoped for. The commercials now are limited to the level of the program material. A switch on the front of the VR1 allows you to bypass the unit if you desire. The only negative is a front-panel LED that's bright enough to be a night-light. You may want to put a piece of black electrical tape over that.
I tried a few different routers and finally settled with this D-LINK DIR-655. The advanced models of D-LINK routers all have their great QoS engine, which is the best QoS among all the consumer router brands, I tried linksys, netgear, trendnet etc... Non comes close to the advanced functionality of this router. I think for 99% of home users, this router is the perfect choice right now.update 5/5/2011 - after using this router for 5 month, it suddenly started to drop wifi every morning, around the same time. Wierd. I had to set up a scheduled job to reboot the router every morning to avoid this problem. Otherwise everything else is still working great.update 5/25/2011 - changing my previous 5 star rating to a 2 star. After the wifi problem a few weeks ago, now the router is simply slow, when I play online games, I've gotten pings of 7200+, extremely laggy, nothing seems to help. I've given up and bought a new ASUS router. This router was good until it started to crap out. So reliability is really iffy, though performance was good while it worked.
Works great for TV signal in 40 mile radus. I recieve signals from three different directs. (North, South, Northwest). Great value!
I'm very pleased with these. They are just as described in the August issue of Money magazine.
Takes great pictures, and is small. The optical viewfinder is great. Takes a funny proprietary battery (not AA) which is a minus. Get the Canon Digital Elph Accessory Kit for Canon SD700 IS and get a spare battery and case for your camera. I have really impressed by the photos it takes, and the large viewscreen makes it easy to review your photos. I purchased this camera over the SD900IS for its optical viewfinder, lower price and better CNET review.
its been over a year since i bought this and i think its about a good time to write a review. I bought this to store my flash stands, umbrella and softbox and tripod, a more mobile solution to my problems. It has served that purpose very well. Its made of great quality and holds up really well no matter how much i stuff it. I also love that it has a small pouch inside , i usually store battery, gels and other nik naks. The strap is wide and strong. You get what you pay for basically.
I wanted a quality all-in-one solution for my home office and personal use, and after some research my options boiled down to 2 models: the HP Officejet D145 and the Canon Multipass F80. Since I couldn't find a store anywhere that had BOTH of these models running for comparison, I bought ONE OF EACH and brought them home for my own evaluation.I bought the HP D145 first. The PROS: Fast, great quality prints and copies even on plain paper in "Normal" mode. Makes double-sided copies. Multi-format card reader. Good software and tutorials. Intuitive and easy to use frontpanel buttons.CONS: Printed manual only covers a few of the options, and help files on the CD cover the rest. Won't print borderless photos. If you need to copy something that has printing near the edges of the original, you need to reduce a few percentage points first or you'll end-up with cropped copies.I printed a few photos from my PC and also from my Nikon Coolpix 995 3.3 megapixel digital camera using the card reader. If the photos are well lit and of high quality, they will print nicely on Photo quality paper. The only catch is the 1/4" border around the edge. I haven't tried printing on 4x6" photo paper yet, but my guess is that the border will print there as well. Some may not see this as a big deal, but if you want to print copies of scanned photos or digital camera images, they won't look the same as other photographs in your album if they have borders around them. An option is to make 4x6" prints on full sheets of paper, but then you have to cut them by hand. This is also a waste of expensive paper.Having been impressed by the HP D145, but underwhelmed by it's inability to create borderless photo prints, I decided to see what the Canon F80 had to offer. For more than a hundred dollars less, it seemed logical to compare the two to see what HP was providing for the extra money. I also thought there was a chance that the quality of photo prints from the HP weren't that great, but I had nothing to compare to.I bought a Canon Multipass F80, and the first thing I noticed was it's smaller size and compact footprint. It didn't come with a USB cable, and the only way to connect to your computer was with... a USB CABLE! It seems a little crazy to me that they don't include a cable that probably costs them pennies. Luckily, I had a extra one available. Having already experimented with the HP a couple of days earlier, I knew right off the bat what I wanted to know about this machine... so I tried to print a full page photo from the Cardreader. It wouldn't recognize the card at first, so after some digging throught the manual I discovered that the card must be formatted by the camera and NOT the PC. After I did this, and took a few new photos, the F80 was able to recognize the card (Compactflash only). I printed an index first, and compared to the HP D145 the photos were very small (stamp sized, compared the HP's ~1x2" index photos). The HP has this cool feature that let's you select the photo(s) and print sizes of images on the index page... then you scan the page and it automagically prints your selections. The Canon F80 doesn't do this, but I'm not sure how often I would even use this feature if I had it. There is nothing in the F80 manual that leads me to believe that you can increase the size of the thumbnails.Canon F80 PROS: Higher quality photo prints. I ran a page of wallet sized prints from the cardreader on both machines, and a close inspection revealed slightly better quality on the Canon. In fact, it was impossible to tell that it wasn't an actual photo-lab print on the Canon. The HP looked good, but you could see a slight bit of dithering in some areas. Unless you use a magnifying glass on the photos hanging on your wall, you'll never notice the difference, but I wanted to point it out nonetheless. I also printed a photo using the borderless option, and WOW!! Again, a perfect photograph printed to the edge of the paper... just like you'd get from Kodak. Compared to the same full page print on the HP d145, the F80 print was larger (borderless) and brighter.I haven't used either of these machines enough yet to know anything about the ink usage and long-term costs. The F80 uses 4 different colored ink tanks, and the HP D145 uses 1 black and 1 color tank... but the large color tank feeds ink to 4 separate color printheads. I'm not clear on how this works exactly, but I imagine that when you run out of Yellow ink, you'll need to replace the whole color cartridge. Only time will tell for sure, and I'll decide to take one of these back before I get that far.COMPARISON:HP D145 wins: quality of color copies and prints on normal paper, double-sided copies, index print quality, software.CANON F80 wins: photo print quality, borderless prints, small footprint, lower cost.UNKNOWN: speed and scanning ability (untested)BOTTOM LINE: It depends on what's important to you. Compare the PROS and CONS and decide what's the best fit for your needs.Good luck!
I wanted to get a smaller digital camera than my Pentax D380 (great camera but not pocket size). BUT I did not want to spend big bucks. I actually bought a smaller Pentax but returned it - you get what you pay for and it was too cheap. I jumped on amazon and read the reviews for the Canon SD110. So I dove in and bought it. In my experience, it is the best value and has the most features of any camera in its class. If you are just point and shoot and develop 4X6 prints, this is it.I also bought a 256 card and a back up battery. The card included is a joke - holds about 15 pics. Small warning: the camera has no continual battery power indicator light - when low it just suddenly flashes a red battery icon at which point you have about 5 pics left - then it goes dead. Just keep a back up handy.I love this camera. Amazon was great - shipped it fast, free and gave me the best price.
I have an Averatec laptop and it worked 4+ hrs for me. No complaints here. It's thin, less than 1'', and weighs only 1.5 lbs.
Not sure what people are talking about. This unit works great with Windows 7 64-Bit. The correct drivers are right there on the Drivers & Downloads page for it. One of the better network color lasers as far as I'm concerned.
though i didn't buy these through amazon.com, i bought these headphones online....u get your money's worth. a little bulky, the earphones are comfortable and some sound is lost...i find that my sony foldable headphones deliver a closer sound. but, these 'phones deliver great bass and very clear music. i recommend these for portable audio and home computer use. as i've said, exellent headphones for the price.
PRINTED OUT FOUR (4) PAGES AND QUIT ON ACCOUNT OF REQUIRING A NEW COLOR INK CARTRIDGE. HEY FOLKS, IT IS BRAND NEW! THE PRINTER LASTED ALL OF TEN (10) MINUTES. TWO HOURS OF SCREWING AROUND WITH THE INK AND ZERO (0) TECH SUPPORT SENT THIS PILE OF MANURE TO THE DUMPSTER.
Just rec'd the wgt624. Heard that there was a firmware fix from other posts here. Went to check it out. asked for my serial number and I got the following response:Your router has been identified to have a compatibility issue with the current available firmware upgrades. It is an issue that is related to the internal flash memory of the router and additional firmware upgrades may cause it to lose its basic functionality. Therefore, Netgear recommends that you take no additional actions with the router for the time being.Although this affects only a small batch of units, there is currently no firmware or software fix for this issue. As part of the Netgear commitment to our customers, Netgear is offering to swap your router with a replacement that does not have this issue.To proceed with a replacement request, click hereLove that quality control... we'll see if I keep the product, and how amazon handles return policy on this one... I may change my rating later depending...
OK, it's not an super high end/expensive item, but for anyone with a real world budget, this is pretty good. I was very surprised at how big an improvement it made in watching video (once I got the settings and levels right on my receiver). The purchase is entirely worthwhile. Dialog is noticably clearer than simply running the video sound thru my main speakers (and mine are pretty high end). For anyone whose stereo budget is under $5k this is a very useful addition, in my opinion. Even in a higher end system it may fit in, for any but the super picky and hyperwealthy.
I bought this camera after a good amount or research. I have the Olympus C-4000, which is a 4 megapixel camera. I took a lot of pictures with it. I wanted an 8 megapixel camera next. I looked at the C-8080 wide angle but never bought it. When the SP-350 came out I thought this might be the one.I was going on a trip to Eastern Europe and decided to pull the trigger. I bought the camera and the two lenses that go with it. The first thing I noticed was the size, IT'S HALF AS BIG AS THE C-4000. And the wide-angle lens is the size of the C-4000 wide-angle lens.The camera takes unbelievable pictures; it even takes pictures in RAW format. So I'm thinking great camera right, well.When I get to Europe the camera works fine with the batteries that come with the camera. I couldn't believe how long the "stock" ones lasted. But as everyone knows you need to have rechargeable batteries with any digital camera. So I brought along 4 sets of 2300milamp AA.Well I was in Eastern Europe between Christmas and New Years. And as you would think it's cold, to say the least. The batteries kept dieing really fast, like take 5 pictures and the camera battery indicator light comes on. I can't tell you how frustrating this was. So I chalked it up to the cold, and pressed on.Well it's not the cold; it's the firmware in the camera. After I called Olympus they told me there might be a problem with my cameras firmware, and I would need to upgrade it. After I upgraded the firmware, it's working just fine now.I'm still giving the camera 5 stars because it's got a lot of shooting functions, it's easy to use, even though it's more complicated, it's small and compact, and as I found out you can upgrade the firmware. It's a more complicated camera then the C-4000 but if you're the type that likes more functions then this it the one for you to.
Before going into my review. I must say that my rating for this product is a 5 only because of the open source software (openfi) that is available to replace the stock software.[...]As far as I know, there's no other device in this price range that has the capabilities or user-based support that the DMP1 does.The Stock SoftwareThe DMP1 comes with some pretty poorly written software. It gets the job done. I can easily say it lacks something to be desired.It also requires proprietary synching software (called simple center) to be installed on a PC. There are modified versions of the software which will run on Macs and user-developed software for Linux. As far as I know omnifi has no official support for any platform other than Windows. Music can be added to the drive either by connecting it to your computer through the provided USB cable, or through an optional wifi (802.11b) adapter.Simple Center converts your mp3s and wmas into a proprietary format, and then puts these new files onto the hard disk. If that weren&#65533;t enough it also has trouble keeping track of duplicate files and deleting files from the HDD if you've removed them from your computer. If you modify your ID3 tags after synching... the software leave the old song on the hdd and copies over the new song with the modified ID3 tags.Managing your music through SimpleCenter is rough to say the least.The Alternative!Up until recently this was the only option for owners of the device. There were efforts to make simple center a bit more robust and less buggy (by users, no the makers of the software), but it was still SimpleCenter :-/Then the magical day of freedom came. An alternative software which didn't require reflashing the firmware (or anything damaging) was released.openfi has become a great replacement to the stock software. It is more stable and even has features that the stock software doesn't (like ff and rw).It doesn't modify the stock software either, so it's risk-free to try it out. It is compatible with SimpleCenter synced files, but it will also play mp3 files that are loaded directly onto the HDD (so you can copy your music collection directly to the DMP1's HDD from any OS without any extra software).The best part about it all is that openfi is constantly being developed and new features are always being added. Openfi has only been around for a month or two and it has already surpassed what the stock software can do.ConclusionIf you're looking to buy an media player/hdd for your car the DMP1 is a great choice when openfi is coupled with it.visit the openfi webpage: &lt;a href="http://openfi.sf.net">http://openfi.sf.net&lt;/A>
This system is very easy to set up and use. The only problem I had was keeping it on. I ended up purchasing something else for that and I am very happy. I'll never be lost again!
I was impressed with the options the router offered on its web interface. It does DMZ, MAC filtering, offers a way to set up a web server and even offers a simulation of the web interface on its customer support site so you can see exactly what it looks like. I would recommend this to someone, however it may be a bit tricky to someone who is not familiar with routers at all to set up security and all that. It seems to have a pretty good range, reached my garage.
I was tired of having my camera strap getting in the way when I was using my tripod and cable remote. This strap is lightweight and easy to disconnect. It has short connectors to the camera, so they really don't get in the way. Good value for the price.
First thing that needs to be noted is that I never compared or tested this unit against any other manufacturer.My first use was to test it locally. I tried to search for the local Best Buy. Just 2 miles down the road. It never found it. Not a problem since it is a newer building. But it never found the one on the other side of town that has been around for a number of years. It stead it sent me 60 miles away. Then I use it to find a place out of town that I knew where I was going. Directions were good until I got close. Then it told me to turn left just ahead when I knew that I needed to turn right in a couple of miles. I continued my route and then it picked up the correct route. It DID work on another occasion when visiting an unknown town but it took me on side country roads instead of keeping me on the highway. It may have been the setting I had it on of closest route or fastest route. So, like I said it needs some work. I DO like the voice directions and the street name with voice.Now for the blue tooth. DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT FOR ITS BLUETOOTH!! Nobody can hear you and in order for you to hear them you must turn the volume up high. Then the volume is so high that it transmits back to the person on the other end, that can't hear you anyway. Purchase the 250, 260 or 350. Save some cash.
el producto es excelente y nos llego en buen estado. calificado asi como con cinco estrellas, todo bien en la entrega
It would be a good deal if it actually worked. It only works if you bend it at a very specific angle, and that's obviously very inconvenient.
This is little, inexpensive headphone really surprises me with its rich sound. Furthermore, as I like to use my smart phone to listen to audio books in my car, lots of cheap similar headsets are not loud enough, but this headset is loud, clear, and reasonably comfortable to wear.
I've been using the e2c's for 6 years now and love them! The sound is fantastic, if you crank it up and close your eyes the music takes over. Great for relaxing before a big exam, sporting event, or to block out that annoying girl in your class.I would not recommend for driving, biking, or skiing because the sound isolation is so good that it can be dangerous! Someone can be standing 3 feet away yelling at you and you can't hear them...same goes for horns honking, babies crying, roomates vacuuming, announcer calling you for your track/swimming event, overhead com calling out that your plane boarded early and is leaving, dental drills spinning, police sirens, people screaming as you cut them off on the slopes. Some of this is from personal experience...oops.One problem, after 2 years of heavy use, the rubber insulation around the wire has broken down exposing the bare wires. I still use them even though they shock my ears every once and a while through the electricians tape, haha. But after so many years of use I'll chalk that up to normal wear and tear.
positives: nice case for the price, fits a520 perfectly, compactnegatives: no extra storage space, does not fit all canon digital cameras- i read a review that said it fit the a620 -it doesn't
I received everything as promised and it was in good condition. The accessories were included but very well worn. All in all a really good buy.
I already knew this was a great transcriber having previously owned two others. I was worried buying a used product, so I was trusting that the productdescription said that it was in good condition with no need of refurbishment. I am very pleased with my purchase!
So, the module does exactly what it's supposed to do - unfortunately mine has failed after almost 2 years. The "SETUP" menu on my Alpine IXA-W407 deck only allows me to access the "Audio" option. The biggest problem with this is that I now cannot pair my bluetooth phone, access any video at any time (parked or otherwise), etc.I've got a support request in via PAC-AUDIO's website - hope to hear something soon.I may just head down and pick one up at SEARS in the meantime...
For a, dare I say, cheap pair of headphones, the sound is great. My biggest complaint is adjusting the fit is tedious. The "Comfort Zone" switch always pops back to the tightest setting unless you first get the headphones situated and then carefully slide the switch while being careful not to bump the pivot point and pop the switch back to firm. Also, the adjustable headband fights against it's own springiness and it's hard to make it hold at anything other than wide open or completely closed. Finally, if you slide the headband adjustment while the headphones are on your head, you will almost inevitably pull hair into them. If you don't plan on folding them up much for transportation, I would recommend looking at a different pair.
It took me about a month to figure out how to get the best seal in my ears. I cut off the smallest flange and actually point them up somewhat when I insert them. They reveal the lack of bass that comes out of the Ipod headphone amp so I use the "Electronic" eq to compensate for that. I'm a working recording engineer and I've been using them for live recording. My clients have been very happy with the mixes I've done on them which indicates that the 6i's are giving me pretty accurate frequency response. I thought I was throwing away my money when I bought them but now I think they're one of the best deals I've ever gotten.
I bought this scanner a couple of years ago to do a high-res 35mm (Kodachrome) slide -> digital file conversion. I also bought it because all of my dad's slides (shot 40+ years ago) are on the verge of useful life. He also shot medium format with a 5x7 Kodak and a speed graphic.The 35mm slide to digital worked great, and two years later, I'm finally started the main project. I downloaded all the new drivers and Silverfast Ai updates (though the V750 now appears to come with SE), and installed it on a dedicated 2.6Ghz core2duo (4GB dram, hooked up via USB) machine. Works great.I'm doing 35mm negatives right now, and while it took me a while to dial in the focus, I'm very happy with what I'm getting. Excellent detail in the shadows (I believe the Dmax 4.0 claim), and believe I'm getting the 4800 dpi I'm scanning for. (I know 4800dpi for color neg is a waste, but the detail from the Kodachrome conversion I did a couple years back makes me a believer.) 9 minutes/frame@4800dpi with ICE@high-res.Silverfast allows color reversal with dozens of types of reversal film masks, with individual control (gamma, color, ICE, resolution, orientation, etc.) over each frame. Then you just batch scan the entire holder. (A word about the film/slide holders. They're made of polycarbonate, and feel flimsy, but I've found polycarbonate to be pretty strong stuff. No complaints so far.) I have not tried the Epsonscan software that's also included.I would buy this scanner again (as a film scanner) in a heartbeat. It would be a waste to buy this scanner as a normal reflective unit (and it does work that way). But if you want to scan in archive quality negs/transparencies for preservation, this is an excellent buy.(I will update this review when I start doing all of the medium format stuff.)
I recently took a brand new (only shot a couple of minutes before I left) HDC-SD1 on a three week vacation to Europe. I was obviously a little concerned since it seemed to be bleeding-edge technology and support for editing is thin right now.The camera worked great overall. It was slow (maybe 5 seconds) to respond to my sometimes quick "record off" to "record on" commands, so I had to wait a bit at times to start recording again.At one point, the motorized lens cover would not close or open as required unless I whapped the front of the camera with the heal of my hand; I suspect this was a result of some foreign object getting stuck in the mechanism after being in my pocket during pauses in my shooting (I began to place the SD1 with the lens end facing "up" in my pocket rather than "down"). I blew out the lens area and it seemed to be fine, but this is one area I would be careful of - it seems to be pretty delicate, but worth the extra care as it is a very nice feature over a separate lens cap.As is obvious from my comment above, it is small enough to ride around in your pants pocket. The fit in your hand should be good, though I am big-handed and therefore had to get it positioned just right in order to comfortably operate it in a one-handed mode (with the strap the only thing securing it to me); strapping it on was achievable, but took a few seconds to get just right - smaller hands should be no problem.I shot 30-50 minutes a day (using one to two SDHC chips) and never fully discharged my primary battery, though I always had a backup (which I had to procure from some outfit in Asia via eBay - couldn't find one in the US) in reserve - my guess is that the stock battery is good for 60-70 minutes based upon my style of shooting which was to generally turn it off whenever I was done shooting a scene (though the auto-off feature worked fine).I took five 4GB chips with me (but could have just used two) and downloaded my day's work onto a 120GB HyperDrive (an external harddrive with a built in card reader capable of reading the SDHC chips - it worked great by the way with my only complaint being the visibility of the display). I prayed that the drive would survive all the jostling it got while being dragged around Europe for three weeks. When I got home, I simply attached the HyperDrive to my computer's USB port and tranferred the files.I got Pinnacle Studio 11 Beta downloaded onto my computer at home and was able to simply read the .mts files that I had transferred from the Hyperdrive. The files loaded just fine so I did not have to "capture" off the camcorder itself (which was nice since I would have had to transfer the files back off the HyperDrive and onto an SDHC chip first) - ah, this great digital file age!I still have issues with Pinnacle Studio crashing and being inconsistent in its operation - no different than my pre-AVCHD days, so I do not think the AVCHD files are the culprit any more than my older mini-DV tape files were. I think Studio is just prone to glitches - but it's features and interface are really nice if you have some patience. I was going to use this trip to learn Vegas, but so far, Sony has decided not to recognize the AVCHD .mts files produced by the Panasonic SD1. Rumor has it that it's coming soon. Rumor also has it that it's delayed because the Panasonic files look so much better than the equivalent Sony files, but I cannot confirm that.Bottomline - it's a great camera with great video and the quick, two-button-push ability to put it into "backlight" mode is awesome. It's not its fault that the software support is a bit behind at the moment. No-moving-video-drive-parts for camcorders has got to be the future of course - with the SD1, the future is now!
I bought this to replace my really old curling iron. This thing is amazing! It heats so quickly, and I love being able to choose the temperature. The curls stay in my hair a long time. The main reason I replaced my old iron, though, is because I wanted one with an automatic shutoff feature so I don't accidentally burn the house down. That feature alone makes this curling iron worth it.
I have two 580ex i use in combination with it and it all work like having my portable studio lighting system.
the monster one worked better for me. this one seems to have a bit of a wave sound to it and sometimes goes in and out. But 3 months after purchase it broke. I have an Acura TL with a Bose sound system.. even with it working i prefer the Monster cable hands down.
Received the new C340 one month ago. Seemed to work OK but as of yesterday it was on it's way back to Garmin. It would not display any image, only a white screen. It was disappointing, as for 4 weeks it did fine, then failed. I am also the owner of a III+ which I have had for 6 years. It has made 2 trips back to Garmin for warranty repairs as well. The C340 did not receive very well in cloudy conditions. I was told this should not be as my III+ would receive great in those same conditions. Garmin has good repair service, but would have to admit the record so far is not steller. Would have to think long before another Garmin GPS purchase.
This product got to me quickly, too bad it requires an adapter to use. :(
Ordered a sound card, I got a book and three creative floppy disk.
This model is a redesign of the older one that had the wire grid that constantly clogged up. The grid was replaced with vertical bars that enabled the zapped bugs to not clog so they could fall through the unit. Now the really bad news. The new design uses two thin wires insulated with clear plastic that easily burn. If one moth hits the newly designed grid bars where the wires connect them, the unit is shot because the wire will burn through. I'm on my second unit in 30 days. I'm returning the second one today and giving up on this model. If you contact the manufacturer, you can pay to ship it back and they'll send you a replacement in 4 weeks. It's much easier to return it to the store.
The product did not work and was defective. Hooked up several times and talked with DSL provider to troubleshoot and determined product would not read DSL connection.This is probably just (1) defective modem out of many good ones.
This is a great product for the money. Not one coaster so far and doing everything that I expected it to do. Now with more and more movies coming out longer that 2 hours it seems that the needs fits the demand. Memorex thank you and Amazon thank you for the great price and fast service.
I got these batteries and charger with a camera that I bought for my mother. It was a great deal and the batteries and charger are fantastic. The charger can be used overseas because it is good for 110 to 240, which makes it very good to use without any electricity converter. The batteries last for a few hundred pictures and you can always have a pair handy for your camera. I have used these batteries in both the Canon cameras and they work great. I wanted to buy the charger for my camera but I will wait because the price right now is too high even though the quality is great. Batteries and a charger should not be so expensive, especially when they can be sold very inexpensively if you buy the camera.(Cameras used Power Shot A560 and Power Shot A 570 IS)
Terrible set of headphones. Uncomfortable fit, and they look really, really ugly and awkward. Mediocre sound quality, broke very easily. I would never buy these again. It was a terrible waste of money. I would much rather buy a slightly more expensive pair than go for these, because they broke and had to be replaced far too soon. I wouldn't recommend these for use with an mp3 player at all, because the cord is wayyyy too long for easy portability.
My new truck has an aux audio port. Hooking up my MP3 player to it was easy. But the volume was poor. So I thought I would look around to see if there were any amplifiers that could help. After looking at several I chose the T613-bnc. It improved things but I was still running volumes on my player and truck at or near max.Then I notice the little device I had used in rental cars without CD or tape players. It plays through the cars radio. This hooked to the MP3 player was better yet but I still had the player on max volume. I inserted the Boostaroo(r) and it brought things to where the were on my old truck with the cassette adapter.A bit of a cumbersome setup, but it does the job. I am still looking for a simpler setup. But this will do. In my search I here that it is a common problem with low volume from vehicle aux jacks. I wonder why.
Solid construction, a variety of bolts were provided for differingsizes of TV bolt fittings.Instructions are decent but needed to read 'in between the lines' as bit.Operates as expected.
Once the manufacturer of the BEST sheetfed scanners on the market, Visioneer has turned ugly. Whatever vision they may have had is now myopic and fading fast.Why, you ask? Products marketed as XP-compatible aren't; they dump their products into the 'unsupported legacy' bin faster than any company I've ever seen; drivers require several patches and confusing trial-and-error workarounds; tech support staff are rude, untrained and unhelpful. Can 'new economy' companies really survive on a culture of indifference and limp technical savvy? We'll see, because that's the consistent denominator in Visioneer's offering.Check customer reviews and the (significant amounts of) outrage-infused newsgroup postings on the company before you even THINK about buying from them. Good luck, and don't say you haven't been warned...
I was shocked to see what it cost me when I left my satellite dish receiver (Dishnetwork) receiver plugged in. My computer and satelite internet receiver was also a costly item to leave in "standby." I will easily save the cost of this meter in one year. Get this one because it isn't always easy to read the meter when it is plugged into the appliance.
I ordered this Startech PS to replace an old Lite-On PA-4022-6F for my vintage Ventura 66MHz Digital PC. It is an exact size fit from the old Lite-On and was an easy reinstall. Even the Power Switch was an exact fit. It has only 4 Molex connectors, where the old one had five, but I only needed four.My old Lite-On PS had failed due to the 12v supply dropping to under 10v, which caused the hard drives to fail initialization. My old Lite-On backup PS (purchased used) also failed the same way (low voltage). That is why I determined to buy a NEW replacement PS. The Startech is running fine for now, but when testing the voltages under load for the Startech, the 5V line was ok, but the 12v line only measured 11.54v. As these PS are generally rated at +-5% (11.4v to 12.6v), it is within tolerance. But I am concerned that the voltage is so low. Generally, a new PS will measure above 12v initially.Other than this low 12v line, the PS has completely restored my Vetura to working condition.
Had this set of speakers for close to a year now. They really are nothing special for the price. ONE problem is when running them on battery the signal seems to drift (if you lock in a signal at all)! They do come with power cord to plug each speaker into AC. I have outside wiring so this is no trouble. TWO if you walk between the transmitter and the speeakers the music cuts out.If you plan to buy these and run them on battery alone, and mounting them in a high traffic area (I mounted mine high above head level), DON'T PURCHASE THEM!
I haven't used this yet but I turned it on accidentally and learned that it does, indeed, record. So, I'm guessing it will be good when I get around to using it.
Based on its price, I wasn't expecting too much from this scope. I was pleasantly surprised how well it works. Assembly was a breeze, and took about 15 minutes. The telescope itself is mostly metal, and well built for a scope in this price range. The alt-azimuth mount is mediocre but acceptable in this price range. The tri-pod is very basic, lightweight aluminum, with an accessory tray. It does the job barring any high winds. On a good night, it's steady enough to use the 9mm 100x eyepiece without any shake, but it can be shaky when focusing at high magnification. The red-dot viewfinder works well once it's colliminated. The performance of the scope is excellent for a 90mm scope. My first test was viewing the moon with the 25mm, 36x eyepiece. The view was spectacular. I was surprised by the performance of the stock eyepiece. My next test was viewing Saturn with the 25mm eyepiece. Again, the image was very clear. Saturn and its rings easily came into focus. I then switched to the 9mm eyepiece. Saturn and its rings looked awesome. It was bright and clear. I was able to track it fairly easily and well. All in all, I'm very happy with this scope. With the money I saved, I plan on buying some different eyepieces, and a 2x Barlow lens. I highly recommend this scope for a beginner-intermediate astronomer, that doesn't want to spend a fortune on a scope.Update 07/09:Since purchasing the telescope, I've bought a Celestron 8mmm-24mm Zoom eyepiece, Celestron 2x Barlow Lens, moon filter, and a Zhumell Z Series 6mm eyepiece. I highly recommend the moon filter, Zoom, and 6mm eyepiece. 6mm provides 150x magnification, and is about as high as you can realistically go with this scope.I also had a problem with plastic diagonal mirror that came with the scope. Meade sent me a new metal one quickly, at no cost.
I have had the c550 for a few weeks now and love the Bluetooth capability. The maps are right on and easy to read. The traffic alerts that came with the unit are not as accurate. It will alert me to an accident up ahead but when I reach that point there is no sign of it. Unless the traffic reports become more accurate, I will not spend the $60 for a yearly subscription. Other than that I highly recommend it.
This is a great digital SLR camera for beginners and for travel. It has gone all over the world with me (Japan, Singapore, Mexico, US, London, Germany, etc.). Through those travels it has withstood some rough times but still takes great photos.
Mac users - run away now! Although this player is labeled as Mac-compatible, you'll find that you can't actually add content, listen to your MP3s, or add video. So if you call and ask their tech support just HOW the thing is Mac-compatible, they tell you that you can use it as a flash drive. A big, expensive flash drive. RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE Bose and the service from Electronic Expo. Speakers are worth every penny. My speakers arrived three days after i placed my order(request 5-7 business day shipment).I receive a free upgrade b/c the speakers i ordered were longer available. Great speakers and great company!
I want to hook up my PS3 to the internet but, my computer and PS3 are far away from eachother so I cant just switch the ethernet cable between the two. I don't want to spend $30 on a router. I was wondering if this product would be worth while getting to hook up my PS3 to the internet without buying a router and having to switch a ethernet cable out everytime I want to use the internet on my computer or the PS3?
While I can't discount the complaints others have made about this printer, perhaps HP has fixed some of the annoying mechanical difficulties others were having, becuase I have had no problem with my printer (bought it mid-October), and setup and software installation was one of the easiest anythings I have ever installed. I connected the printer, put the CD in the drive, and all was done in a few minutes, and it's printed beautifully and without a glitch since. The most time consuming part of installation was opening the dang box and getting the printer out of the darn styrofoam.The pictures I have printed with this printer are amazingly sharp and beautifully rendered color-wise - a did a mostly baclk photo of a jack-o-lantern with a candle in it, and rather bright sunset shot, some pictures of fall foliage, and even the full moon, and all came out execllent. I am really, really happy with this printer, both for quality of print, and also for speed! It's rated at about 12 ppm for B&amp;W, but I think it's more like 9-10, but that's still fast enough for me.The only reason it doesn't get five stars from me is that the ink cartridges are a bit expensive, although the ink seems to last for a lot of pages, and it is a bit noisy sometimes when grabbing a piece of paper. I see no reason why the engineers at HP let this thing go to production with that problem - it's not serious, but it makes HP look lazy for not solving it, especially since HP makes such high-quality of everything they make. Apart from the noisy paper pickup, one can tell simply by holding the printer that it is made by HP - it has that indefinable HP-ness to it that lets you know it is solidly constructed, and will last for a good long time, like any HP product.
I just got this today and hooked it up 3-way. I have the first two channels running to a set of Infinity Kappa 6.5 coaxials and a set of Kappa 6.5 components. The rear channels I have bridged running to a 10" JL W0 in a custom sealed box in my 2008 Accord.The difference over the stock "premium" system from Honda is amazing. Normal driving volume before would be set on about 15 and would get muddy above about 24 (out of 40). Now, I only have the volume on 4 for just driving around (to/from work etc)but I have tested it full blast for a few mins. This left my ears ringing but was still crystal clear with no distortion for the duration.In short, jump on these amps while you can since Audiobahn went under and you will get a good price on a surprisingly good amp.
My background with photography includes a 35mm Canon Rebel with a small collection of lenses and a Canon digital Elph point-and-shoot. I enjoyed both, the 35mm for more artistic shots and the Elph for capturing candid moment shots. This Pentax, for me, is the best of both of these worlds.Bottom line, I absolutely love this camera. After half a day I was taking great photos in point-and-shoot mode. Two days later I was taking stunning photos in point-and-shoot, and a week later I was manually controlling the settings and using the various situation-specific modes to take better photos than I've ever taken before. I often take 500-600 photos of any occasion now and end up with a dozen killer shots. Friends think I'm a great amateur photographer, I really just keep the volume high enough that the percentages are in my favor, and this camera is perfect for this kind of volume.My friend has a Nikon D40 that is equivalent to this camera in picture quality, and another friend has the digital Rebel. I'd say all of these cameras are on par with each other, the only major advantage of the Pentax is found in the "Super" version, which is capable of automatically removing dust from the sensor every time the camera is powered on, essential if you change lenses often in less-than-ideal environments. The Canon seems to have a better AF, the Nikon seems to be, overall, the easiest to use. Pentax is somewhere in between.If the price of this camera is right for you and you enjoy a slight learning curve to capture those special shots, do not hesitate to purchase.
Don't let the one star people fool you. I don't know a whole lot about speakers but I know what sounds good. When it comes to speakers. I did some research and read my Bose book. If you set these up properly they will blow you away. For tiny speakers these pump out as much as the 12 inch Cerwins I have as my front channels. These should sound great on any 5.1 system. The base is plenty powerful it will shake my windows in a fairly big room. I would recommend this speaker set to anyone and my mom is looking into buying one for her house after hearing them. I listen to classic rock of all kinds 24/7. This is the best system I have heard in the price range. If you know anyone with this speaker set give it a listen. You will love it. Just for your info. I have this set up with a harman/kardon avr 1600 system. Harman/kardon makes amazing systems.
I bought this camera 4 days ago. It does not take steady pictures when you change it to "SCN" mode or "Twilight" mode. You have to use "Auto" Mode to get steady pictures in low light. But then by using "Auto" mode, the background in the dark does not come good. So whats the use of having SCN and Twilight mode when it can not take steady pictures. The camera claims to take "Super Steady Shots" But it does not do that when you are trying to take a Landscape/portrait picture in dark. All the pictures come blurred. Instruction manual recommends to use a tripod using these modes.I called Sony custormer service. The call support center was located in Phillipines. So there were communication problems. I had to repeat my concern at least 5 times to the agent for her to understand and still I did not get a satisfactory answer.I believe this is a common problem with all cameras. My 4 year old digital camera has the same problem, so I thought if I am purchasing a sony camera after 4 years, image blurring in the dark would have been resolved with technology advancement, because sony claims DSCH7B to be a "Super Steady" camera. Unfortunately, it is not. I felt that my old Fuji S5200 still takes better pictures that DSCH7B.Camera is supposed to be HD, but resolution of the pictures that I tried to display on HDTV were not HD Quality.I would recommend FUJI S7000( which is an enhanced version of S5200 that I have) over this camera. It has almost same features as this camera, takes excellent pictures, and is almost 1/2 the price.
The headphones are generally pretty good.Good:* Sound quality (at normal volume)* Comfortable* Don't move while I'm working outBad:* Feel flimsy* Sound gets distorted at high volume* They don't block out much external noise, so volume frequently has to be highI'd probably get them again, but there's definitely room for improvement.
I was never a firm believe in laptop cooling until I came across this unit.It's quite heavy, but the noise control, fan control, external usb ports, and build quality is superb. It's also quite a beautiful and sleek product.Not recommended for laptops with no fans on the bottom (such as a macbook). It may help a bit, but the price is quite high for limited cooling.Also not recommended for laptops with a weak power supply if you aren't plugging this thing into the wall.I used a Sager NP8662 for cooler, and it was a pleasure.The viewing angle is nice, and so is the typing angle.I would definitely buy this again.
The first one I bought was defective -- the internal ribbon connecting cable had a tear in it. The replacement works fine but the power outlet didn't line up with the hole where the cord goes. And when I gave the cord a little extra push the connector snapped (of course). The unit still powers up but the connector is loose. Aside from that my PC detected it automatically with no problem. So it does what it's supposed to do, it's just not very rugged (despite the metal case). I wouldn't advise taking it on the road -- just stick a drive into it (carefully!) plug it into your desktop PC and don't mess with it.
I saw this tv in 2 major stores for about $500 more than i paid on amazon. Not to mention there was no tax and the shipping was free. All the money i saved made me feel much better about having to spend it on a tv stand, component cables, and hd dvd player.Aside from that, the tv itself is great. The picture is amazing. I have it in a small area but it doesn't seem to be overwhelming large.
I like this product because I can record my to-do list on it and play it back later. A good product for those with difficulty remembering things they look to do. The playback volume is very low and there is no volume adjustment lever. People that are hard of hearing may have a problem with this product.
I was having a terrible time getting a reliable connection to my neighbor's wireless access point. Sure, it's running with no security and the default admin password but no amount of tweaking that thing would get me a reliable connection. So I went over to his house, slipped him a beer and tuned in the Roller Derby Channel. Neighbor fully oblivious, I was now able to replace his cheesy 20 dollar CAT5 cable with the AKDL1 and trundled home secure in the knowledge that I now had a reliable wireless connection.Imagine my surprise after returning home when I discovered that not only do I have a stable connection but everything's running at 10GigE speeds! OMG Pink Ponies! Get this cable now and surf adult material like you've never surfed it before! It really is that good. I am at a loss for words. Denon, you rock my world.
I've been using my windows 2000 server using internet connection sharing (ICS) to share my cable connection to the rest of the house. Well, the motherboard died.. don't know how or why, but it died (being RMA'd). This was a great opportunity to find a router/firewall product instead of using my computer, which had to be on 24/7 so that everyone can access the internet. Well, with the power crisis in California and rise in electricity costs, I've decided to look for a less power consuimg option. My search ended with the FR314. The FR314 is a TRUE FIREWALL product, unlike the other Linksys, SMC, and even other netgear products that use Network Address Translation (NAT) as it's main security. There's nothing wrong with NAT, but it doesn't offer true firewall capabilities or PROTECTION. The FR314 utilizes Sonicwall's technology to manage it's firewall features. It basically is almost a &quot;home&quot; version of sonicwall's SOHO2 product which costs twice as much as the netgear (after MIR). Basically, it's got a great firewall engine (sonicwall) with a few less features (no DMZ, poor content filtering, no antivirus), but at more appealing price. Even with it's less features, it's a great option for the home user.
As everybody has already said, why do you need to spend so much on hdmi cables, when you can get these for so cheap?I had to connect my xbox 360, roku 2, cable and laptop to my receiver. These 4 hdmi cables work exactly as advertised.Perfectly satisfied!!
This little thing is great for this price! It was just the very thing I wanted: small, light, portable, and loud. I was surprised at the quality for its price.
I got Sonnet Usb 2 pci card. I shutdown my mac, open the case, removed one of the blank plates, installed the card into the pci slot, screwed it in, shut the case to my Mac and turned it on. That was it, it took me all of two minutes to do and it worked, no drivers, no fireware no nothing, it just worked. Highly recommended to anyone who wants Usb 2 on their Mac.
When my wired router went out i decided to upgrade to wireless, with the aniticipation of getting a laptop. I first bought a D-link wireless router (my wired one was a D-link and was happy with it). After setting it up i did a internet speed test and was shocked. i was getting about 300kbs. I was normally over 2000kps. I called d-link and they told me that was the nature wireless. I did not believe them. I then bought the Linksys. I installed the router, then installed the ethernet card. I then turned on the computer to install the software. Running on windows XP i did not get that far. It recognized the card and routher and i was on the surfing internet in about one minute withoug loading the software. I called tech support to make sure i still did not need to load the software and they told me that it would not be necessary. Then on the speed test i was back up to 2000kps. I now have a laptop and tested the reception by walking down my street. after about 200 feet from my house and my neighbors wondering what i was doing, i was still getting a signal. I highly recommend this router.
This digital frame is very attractive. It's a nice size and has some very nice features and the price was right. It made a great gift.
My biggest concern was purchasing something online that may of had flaws. I was very happy to discover that my new monitor was perfect. There were no dead pixels and I was very impressed with the quality.I am only writing this review because I wanted others to know that this monitor deserves a great rating. I spent several hours reviewing monitors and what people had to say about them. I wanted this monitor because of its specifications, but only decided on it after reading the reviews. I wanted to thank the other reviewers of this product.
This is my second pair of this particular model, and it is the only brand that doesn't hurt my ears! Great to use for workouts and biking.
I bought the Pioneer DV-393-S DVD player for its multi-region capabilities. A friend of mine bought this very same model, and he received a region 3 player that played any region and was PAL and NTSC compatible. The player I received was a region 1 DVD player and it DID NOT play my region 2 DVDs. I was able to play a region 0 PAL DVD, so it still can translate PAL to NTSC, but other regions were now locked out of this player. So if you're in the US, and it's a multi-region player you're looking for, go with something else.
I bought this player to jog with after reading other reviews on Amazon that cited the 8 minute MP3 buffer is good for exercising. Within minutes of going on my first run with it, it stopped playing, and then continued not playing until I stopped running. At the time, it was being carried in a special Panasonic jogging belt for CD players. I've since found that I can jog with it if I hold it in my hand carefully and do not move it very much (if at all), but that's really a pain to do.The player's interface is great, and I hardly needed the manual. The Navitrack software is not user friendly, and will not easily convert your MP3 files to FIF format--you have to go directory by directory through your MP3s, which is daunting to do with over 10GBs of MP3s on my computer. Also, the instructions do not mention this, but converting your files will render them unreadable in MusicMatch until you re-map the music library after conversion. The FIF format allows the player to easily read the ID3 tag information at the front of the MP3 file, rather than in the back like normal--and allows very easy navigation and custom playlists.The player is well-built and the sound quality is surprisingly good. It does go through batteries at a greater rate if you do anything other than listen to it without interuption at a low volume; 10 hours is rather optimistic in my experience, so have some extra AAs.I will use this player in my car and on my motorcycle, but not for jogging. For none-active applications, it will provide hours and hours of great music. Don't buy it jogging (or other active/jarring activities) is one of it's purposes for you--get a solid state memory player instead.
I have no complaints about this unit. Install was a breeze and stays secure to the roof even in the roughest terrain. I wish the base came with the ability to fold down the antenna at 90-degrees rather than having to remove it when entering a garage but it is easy enough to loosen the bolt and remove the whip.
I am extrememly dissappointed with this product. For the first few weeks it worked ok, but after the that the signal strength and sound quality got worse and worse. If I'm going to pay $300 for a iPod with digital quality sound-- I want digital quality sound! The sound with the transmitter was almost as bad as AM radio. Spring for the extra money and get an adapter for you car stereo.
After 28 days of use the device quit working. Tried contacting seller and after a month still waiting for a response
Great little unit. I'm not getting lost anymore. I use the coordinate location aspect a lot since I'm a geocacher. Works well if you are into that sport.
This replaced the one stolen from my car a week before, just in time to take it to the Netherlands with the map of Europe in it. Could not have gone anywhere in Holland without it.The TomTom is a very useful item; but considering my experience with the theft next time I get a car I'll have it built in!
Well, I have had better phones... and better headsets. My biggest complaint is that the sound quality is terrible. The buttons are also quite small. The base is very light weight.. so much so that it can be easily pushed around on a desk.. or knocked off even. I should have known better because I have been fooled by Plantronic junk before... The reason I gave it a try is because it's so hard to find a small cordless phone like this. I am now back to using a regular sized cordless phone.
I couldn't find disks for my Sony Mavica anywhere in the large city I live in. Amazon came to the rescue. The disks work perfectly in the camera!
This is a great little mp3 player. I did extensive research prior to buying this player. I looked at several different players and decided to buy this one for the features and price. Uploading songs is very easy. I have read that it is not compatible with Windows Vista, but I still have XP and haven't tried it with Vista so I don't know for sure.
Bought this camera from Amazon in April, 2004. Had used only 35mm SLR's before--this was my first digital and was highly recommended by a friend. For the price (I did get the $150 rebate) I think it is EXCELLENT after using it for 4 months. And I haven't begun to use many of the advanced things it will do.
This tester will test batteries under load (300 milliamp load) which is more accurate than just testing the voltage of the battery. I have 3 swing needle type testers which just test the voltage with no load and they all said some dead batteries were good. This tester indicated correctly that the batteries are dead. After lots of testing - I trust this one. Cheap and reliable. No moving parts. Only weighs 1.2 ounces.I also own the ZTS Mini Battery Tester which costs $32 and requires 4 AAA batteries to operate. 9 time out of 10 the $10 Delkin agrees with the $32 ZTS Mini Battery Tester. If they disagree its only by one LED. My theory is the more expenisve unit is able to measure slight differnces the Delkin does not. The ZTS Mini Battery Tester also uses a 300 miliamp load to stress the battery a little while testng it.Both units are about equal in my opinion when testing AAA, AA and 9V (the ZTS Mini can test more battery types). When price is factored the Delkin wins if your testing AAA AA an 9V.
Great camera, does virtually everything an SLR will do at a lot less money. Only thing that should be included is a power supply, but at that price, you can't expect everything. It is a professional quality product.
I can't tell the difference between the print quality of this replacement and the original toner cartridge that came with the printer. No difference in quality, big difference in price. It's a no-brainer.
A friend of mine has a low end Cobra and I was impressed with its performance, even though its reviews were terrible. I bought a Garmin 340C after reading the rave reviews. My Garmin arrived in its factory box with all the papers and supposedly the latest map updates.I suspected something was amiss when it indicated my home address was at the other end of the block. I solved this by having it regester "home" as my driveway rather than my street address. I used it on a 200 mile trip to Dallas after inputting my destination as the address of a friend whom I always stay with when I go to Dallas. The Garmin took me to a house in another block on the correct street across a major boulevard. The street address didn't match.My bigest gripe, however is the display, which is impossible to see clearly on a sunlit day, even with the brightness turned to the maximum. I also thought the female voice sounded more monotone like a robot, and was not as natural and understandible as the female voice of the Cobra.Lastly, the Cobra had every tiny dirt country driveway in its memory, but the Garmin totally missed several paved side streets that had been there for years. I was not impressed but will likely keep the Garmin because I don't need the hassle of repairs or returns.I will likely replace the Garmin with a midrange Cobra. I don't mean to offend any happy Garmin owners. I'm just relating the experiences I've had with mine.
If you want to turn your kids off of science at a young age this is perfect for you. Focusing actually moves the entire unit and it is frustrating trying to get any semblance of focus. When you do get it focused, you can only ask yourself "Is this it?". It's like looking through several layers of saran wrap at something even when focused. I had no luck using the projector to see if it improved any. The whole product just feels cheap and flimsy, even for the price.
There seems to be some confusion between item UV100E1043 (which Honeywell calls a "SmartLamp") and RUVLAMP1 (which is the "dumb" version of it). Both of them use the same UV bulb, but the SmartLamp version has additional circuitry that turns the bulb on when the a/c or furnace blower starts running, and turns it off 30 minutes after the blower stops - it also has an LED that flashes and/or changes color when the UV bulb is getting near the end of its useful life. The RUVLAMP1 version, on the other hand, simply plugs into a regular 115v outlet and is on 100% of the time. According to Honeywell product literature, the UV100E1043 SmartLamp technology "extends bulb life by up to five times and reduces power consumption, lowering operating costs." UV100E1043 is listed in the Honeywell product catalog; RUVLAMP1 is not listed at all - not sure what this indicates...
I really like this camera as far as a point and shoot, ready when you need it, camera goes. Unfortunately the orange color (which i love) was so much more expensive (almost 150 dollars extra!) so i settled for the grey, but its still a nice looking camera with a lot of good basic features. The screen is huge, litterally the entire back of the camera, and very clear. I can even see it pretty clearly in bright sunlight conditions. Easilly fits in my pocket and is light weight enough to carry around with me everywhere. My only problem with it is image quallity. A good handful of my images (especially indoor shots) look fine small, but upclose are pretty blurry...almost like they are made out of grainy splotches of oil paint or something. Kind of hard to explain, but its a little annoying. The video quallity isnt bad, especially because it has sound too, which none of the other point and shoots i've used before have. With a 1gb card i can get about 15 minutes of video at the 640 setting, and about a half an hour at 320, and around 800 photos at 5mp (400 something at 5mp fine mode). Overall, for under 130 dollars (about 150 with a 1gb xd picture card), with a 3 inch screen, easy to use controls, and small enough to fit in a pocket comfortably for the convieniance of video/pictures at the drop of a hat, you can hardly go wrong. If you are looking for a basic reliable camera for capturing spontaneous photos/videos for under 150 dollars, i think this wont disapoint.
I was in the market for a new CD player since the one I had was starting to malfunction. I was looking at new CD receivers when I saw this one. I loved the features and the fact I could play music videos while in my truck. Needless to say I'm happy with my purchase and would highly recommend this product to anyone
I purchased the SD card for the purpose of navigating the streets of various European cities via the "pedestrian option". Unfortunately I ran in to difficulty because the GPS, more often than not, did not produce the correct route. When the route was correctly indicated the "turn left, turn right" responses were delayed and proved to be ineffective. I tried the card with a second Garmin unit and the same problems occurred.
I WENT SHOPPING FOR A SOUND SYSTEM FOR MY DESKTOP COMPUTER AND I PURCHASED ONE ON A AUCTION SITE,PLUGGED IT IN AND IT SOUNDED OK BUT I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH IT. I KNEW THERE WAS A BETTER ONE OUT THERE SOMEWHERE.SO I WENT TO A POPULAR ELECTRONICS STORE AND HEARD THIS ALTEC-LANSING ATP3 SYSTEM AND WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE SOUND AND QUALITY OF THIS SYSTEM.BUT I STILL DIDN'T BUY IT BECAUSE I KNEW THIS STORE HAVE SELLS ON STUFF LIKE THIS....SO I WAITED AND WAITED.STILL NO SELL PRICE,THEY WANTED $100.00 FOR IT SO I DIDN'T BUY IT.I CAME HOME AND GOT ON MY COMPUTER,WENT TO AMAZON.COM AND PRESTO!.....THE EXACT SAME SYSTEM FOR $73.00 NEEDLESS TO SAY I GOT IT AND COULDN'T BE HAPPIER.QUALITY AT A GREAT PRICE. SO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GREAT SYSTEM LOOK NO FURTHER....THIS BEATS THEM ALL!
I use two monitors per computer so I prefer an array of two regular format lcd screens. I don't feel like I'm getting my moneys worth with the widescreen. It feels like a stretched 15 inch not a 19 inch. I have three other 19 inch regular format lcds and they feel like true replacements to my 21 inch crts. The only way it would fit the size ration is if it was 21 inch widscreen(costs 5 million dollars)As far as the color and brightness, etc.. samsung is pretty good. I prefer my dells though. Samsung is little bright. My dells just feel balanced. But I have two dells and two samsungs and I'm not going to get rid of either anytime soon.
Some brands craps out, fail recording or take an extra time when you are copying multiple CDs at a time.But this brand, I record 10 at a time. It records fast and so far only one came out bad out of 500 CDs.In my book, that's an excellent.JLo, Los Angeles
This is my 3rd. I don't even notice it on the lens. I suppose it is supposed to improve the picture but I am not sure I can really tell. My main reason to have it is protection. I lost my first 2 from a collision and a drop. My lens was saved both times as this took the hit. Best purchase I every made for my lens.
These plugs fit in the ear loosely, are very comfortable for long sessions, and afford suprisingly good sound quality. Great for listening to music and instructional videos on the computer. I gave away two other sets of heavy over-the-ear headphones after experiencing these. And the price is right too.
Was going to have to get a new camera, but my wife said to check Amazon and they had it, so I saved myself big BUCKS and I am back in operations again.
Printer was not heavily used but still consumed large quantities of ink. Print quality was satisfactory to begin with but deteriorated within the year. Head cleaning did not help correct the problem. I was advised by brother to replace the ink cartridges which I did. This did not resolve the problem and I began receiving the dreaded error 41 code. Upon calling brother I was informed the print head was likely bad and that the printer was out of warranty. I was given the name and # of two service reps each of which indicated this had been a common problem. I was quoted head replacement at $150 - $200. Needless to say I now have a somewhat expensive boat anchor. No more brother products for me!
Extremely pleased with the quality and price of the Adorama Opera Glasses. Would purchase this product again.
Do NOT waste your money on this trash!!! Words cannot even begin to describe my frustration with this product, and with Motorola's technical support for this either. I've installed multi-thousand dollar security systems with no real problems before, but this cheap piece of trash is nothing other than that - trash.
The HP 540 Color Pocket PC is great if you need a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or if you just want to have the latest, coolest, and the most neatest gadjet around. There is one CON: -Not Enough Memory- I recommend buying the HP 545 Color Pocket PC if you are looking for something with more power, but if you are looking for something with a low price and ~OK~ power, get this! It's great to have! If your looking for a PDA, get the HP series, they're the best! I only accept HP and nothing else! Go With HP!
It is installed on an XP machine. Inexpensive, easy install, works great. What more can one ask...
I had recently purchased the MDRJ10. I love them, for the price. Later on, I might purchase the MDR-EX51LP.SOUND QUALITY: The bass on them is heavy. Problem, the bass is so heavy that the highs are very poor. Even lowering the bass, the highs still sound undetailed, like I'm listening to music at a lower bit rate than I am. However, besides the highs not being detailed, the sound is great. VERY nice mids, and like I said, great bass. Just wished the highs were much clearer.DURABILITY: Well, I am going to say that my old pair lasted 4 months, due to cable chewing from my bunny. The durability cannot be commented, but I'm sure they'll last long, they seem more finer built than the Fontopia earbuds.COMFORT: Very comfortable. One thing I should point out is that this is the "one size does not fit all" deal. For some, this will be very comfortable, and on some people, they might not be able to wear them for five minutes without pain. Usually people with small eardums should avoid these, unless you tried them on before buying.PORTABILITY: They're earbuds...enough said.PRICE: For the price, you can't go wrong. These are my favorite > $10 earbuds. There is a good chance of me buying the MDREX51LP, for the great highs that this couldn't produce, but if they don't last long like a majority of reviewers had said, I'm sticking with these.
Great Mouse,fits hand perfectly,response speed is great,on and off button a great battery saver,I recomend this mouse,for any laptop user.
Doesn't play some DVDs at all. For instance, I rented King Arthur (released 2004) and had to watch it on my computer as my SLV-D350 refused to read it. Now 6 months after I purchased it the DVD player refuses to play anything. It just tells me to check the disk for whatever I put in. After calling support regarding my 1 year warranty I am informed that the 1 year warranty is actually a 90 day warranty because labor is not included. I find out now that Labor is required for ALL units. So I can pay them (2+ hours of tech support phonetime) 25% the cost of the original unit and pay for shipping to get a refurbished unit that may or may not be the same Model #. I'd actually prefer a different model. Avoid this unit... Avoid Sony until they get their act together. My last Sony DVD player was great, I just wanted to try out a progressive scan model. I'm moving on and suggest you do to. At least avoid this worthless model!
I got this machine a few months ago - when they first hit the market. I was *very* excited about the TabletPC in general, and I knew I had to get one. The only question was: Which one should I get? I tried them all at length, and made the easy decision to go with the Toshiba for a few simple reasons:1) It really is a top-notch laptop. 1.3GHz, 512MB RAM, and a 40GB harddrive. It is *super* light-weight and sturdy, and fits in the smallest of bags. Even if it wasn't able to convert into a tablet, this would be a competitive laptop.2) It had the best configuration of ports, wireless, etc. I take a *lot* of digital pictures, and there is a CF card slot right in the side of it. The internal 802.11b wireless card works flawlessly in my home and work network, making it an extremely mobile device. My mini-mouse also plugs into one of the 2 USB slots quite nicely.3) The *giant* 12.1" screen! Yes, it sounds tiny - but it's huge for a pressure sensative tablet screen, and much larger than most of the competition. It can also plug into an external monitor and use it's screen as *extra* real-estate if you desire.The funny thing is that I use it in "laptop" mode about 90% of the time. I only use the tablet functionality to play solitaire, or to read news links online while laying in bed at night. It does a great job of recognizing handwriting to take notes in a meeting (as advertised) - but I type *much* faster than I can write with a pen anyway! Go figure.The only draw-back that I have found is that the on-board ATI graphics are a little sub-par for a high end machine like this. If Toshiba had done a deal with nVidia or something, this would be a truly smoking machine!As it turns out, however, my employer just furnished me with a brand new laptop, so I am selling mine in the "Used Item" section of this site. If it isn't listed, then I must have sold it already! Thanks for the "reach" Amazon!- Joe
FIrst off, I am not usually a "Monster Cable" fan cause I think they over charge on most of their products. This was a lightning deal one day ($25) and the wife and I agreed it looked like something we needed.The power strip is nicely labeled and comes with labels for your plugs as well. Makes it nicely organized and when you need to unplug something there is no more guessing which plug it is. Also, it emits a blue light when power is applied to it (if you are into that). Makes a nice looking blue glow behind the TV, which is in a corner at my house.Have had no issues with this and made my home theater setup look much nicer behind the TV. Overall a great product, but wouldn't have paid full price for it.
At the price listed, I thought these would be just good enough for a few Saturday jam sessions before failing. Well, after replacing 4 of the track lighting bulbs that got vibrated out of the sockets, I was officially impressed. I bought two of these to try and balance the sounds in my system, and now its still not balanced because I have to go and buy more speaker for the music because there is too much bass. These are serious speakers for serious musicians and DJ's and audiophiles. One waring! make sure you have a good amplifier. I initially hooked these up to an American Audio VLP600 and was not impressed. The speakers were making a slapping sound and did not really deliver any bass. However, once connected to the Crown XLS and 1600watts of bridged mono power, they became a force that I'm convinced can start an earthquake.I wanted to take full advantage of these speakers, so I contacted Selenium to get recommendations on box dimensions and they emailed me these:a. Ideal enclosure specification for 15SWS800:i. Vented boxii. 2,82 cu ft internal volumeiii. 2 ducts (vents) = 4" (diameter) x 6,5" (depth)iv. Filtered from 40Hz to 150HzA very important thing is the item iv. above. There must be a subsonic filter working at 40Hz; and the hi-pass frequency cut has to be above 100Hz (we suggest 150Hz).I modified those dimensions a little so that it would better match up with my existing speakers, but OMG. Everything thats not nailed down is going to be moving when these start playing.
I never got a chance to listen to these speakers as they were damaged during shipping. I gave 3 stars because Sony could definitely beef up their packaging...and UPS could show a little more TLC during shipping. One speaker case was cracked and both grills were broken...very sad...
I was looking an ergonomic keyboard because of ongoing wrist pain. I wanted a black keyboard that would match my mouse, monitor, and ThinkPad laptop. The only one I found that met both requirements was the Black Ergoboard by Belkin. I was surprised by the reasonable price and pleased with the "proper" key layout (unlike some other ergonomic keyboards). Although the keyboard looks a bit strange in the Amazon picture, it looks much more conventional when sitting on a desk in front of a monitor.I was a bit surprised by the fact that it tilts by raising the edge of the keyboard closest to me because every keyboard I'd seen tilted by raising the side closest to the monitor. I gave the tilt feature a try anyway and was very pleased. As it turns out, the reverse tilt places much less strain on your wrists, especially in the carpel tunnel area, because your wrists are not bent at all when typing. The wrist supports are very solid and the keyboard is well constructed overall.After using this keyboard everyday at work for about 3 weeks, the pain along the outside edge of right wrist completely disappeared! I've now been using this keyboard for over a year with no pain at all. If you require a USB connection, buy this keyboard use a PS2 to USB adapter instead of looking for a different keyboard. This is an outstanding product!
I've had my zen for about a year and a half. It would freeze up once in a while so i would take out the battery and it would work fine. It froze up on me, i took out the battery and put it back in, and the screen said Hardware Problem. I tryed to get customer service, but since the warrenty ran out i'm not entitled to on line customer service, the won't help. You can however call a number, the charge is 29.99 $ for 1/2 of service for only ONE issue, hope you don't have more than one. I will never buy a creative product again. My opinion is even though your warrenty is expired, customer support should still help, for FREE.
One of the (inner-most) screw prevents the slot plate from sliding into position perfectly. I was able to gently put the screw in place but could not turn it all the way in. It leaves a small gap between the cabinet and the plate. Hopefully the plate does not slide out of position while attaching/detaching the usb cable.The port quality is good, connecting the pins to the board was fine.
The TEAC arrived today... I have been playing with it all evening. Here are a few highlights:First off, the machine is built like a tank! This thing is built to last and it has the heft of a pro machine.The CD section is amazingly good. This is one of the best CD players I have ever heard. Now, that's saying something because I have used pro Sony and Denon machines in radio stations that cost several thousand dollars. My current Sony changer is a great sounding machine but this TEAC has something extra going on that I can't quite put my finger on. According to the manual's spec page, this is a 4 times oversampling machine with an analog filter. In comparison, my Sony is eight times over with all digital filtering. The TEAC's laser is a powerful tri-beam type not seen since the early days of CD's. This is very old-school design and I can only come to the conclusion that TEAC did this on purpose. There is no cost savings using 4 x and an analog filter. As a matter of fact, this is more expensive because we're talking about some very delicate discrete circuitry in that filter... I'm gong to be listening to a lot of CD's in the next few weeks.The cassette section was a bit of a surprise because it was in perfect alignment right out of the box. The last time that happened to me was when I bought an Onkyo machine back in 1990. I don't have an alignment tape but I have several tapes I know for sure are prefect. I grabbed some of them, put the output in mono, with screw driver in hand, ready to tweak the heads and they did not need anything done to them at all. They are perfect and the technician sealed off the azimuth and height screws with some dope so it is not going to change anytime soon. I put the screw driver back and that was that. The speed is dead on and the wow and flutter is extremely low.The noise levels are phenomenally low on this machine, as well. With the Dolby B on, you have a hard time hearing any hiss at all. The specs say that the noise is down around -57 dB with it turned off and you get near -70 dB with it on.... That's with normal tape! The stats only get better with chrome or metal. That is about the same performance you get from a broadcast cart machine or a high end quarter track tape recorder at 7&1/2 ips. Very impressive.The door is very robustly built with a magnifying window that actually enlarges the window in the tape so you can look at a glance and see how much tape has gone by. The tape itself sits very deep in the machine. The transport controls have a solid feel and the solenoids must be huge because when you work them they give out with a loud 'ker-chunk!'As I suspected, the Dolby does sound better because it's only B circuitry and nothing else. There is no bias adjustment on this machine at all, either manual or automatic. However, the record play response was great. I tried laying some audio on a couple of different brands of tape and there was not much difference in the sound from one to another. TEAC is doing something unusual with the bias on these machines. It must be a very high frequency bias circuit because the noise is so low. Cassette bias is usually somewhere around 40 kHz but Sony put out some decks a few years ago with bias up around 150 kHz. This machine performs like those decks so I think TEAC has gone that way too. You can really slam the levels and get very little distortion on playback.A couple of down points.... The automatic CD dubbing is at a fixed record level and a really loud CD will overload the tape. No biggie. I like doing it manually anyhow. The CD player does not have a peak search function on it. My Sony does so I can dub off of that one when I do level critical stuff. There are several functions you cannot access from the front panel and you have to use the remote control to get to them. The only one I'll miss is the time function that allows you to show remaining times on track and the whole CD while it is playing. You have to do that from the remote.All in all, this is a fabulous, high end, old school piece of audio gear.
I bought this RAM and installed it with no problem. However, after three months the computer crashed all of a sudden with no warning. The screen went blank and it appeared the hard drive or video card had gone bad. The people at Apple were no help and just said bring it in for repairs. However, the repair department guy at Best Buy said it sounded like the RAM may be bad. After I put the old RAM back in, the computer works normal again. I am probably out the money I paid for it since it took 3 months to be defective. I hope others will learn from this.
Bottom line: if you use an Airport Express and want to deliver astonishing quality wireless music throughout your house, then get these. They are thoughtfully designed to accommodate the Airport Express in a port on the back. Their industrial design is reminiscent of the iPod Hi-Fi, but delivers a more robust, fuller spectrum sound, in my opinion. Also, being separate speakers, you can place them some distance apart for much better stereo separation. Given that they are roughly the price of the iPod Hi-Fi, deliver better quality sound, and have a nice Apple-esque/Braun design aesthetic, I highly recommend these as probably the best powered speaker solution available for Airport Express / iTunes users. Couldn't be happier.
Very good image. Face following does very well and the fun avatars and such are a hoot. Impressed with that lack of stuttering and the clear image when usage for video chat as well. Microphone does very well at filtering out background noise.
Bought this for a customer and loved it so much, I picked one up for myself as well.Holds 200 pages, printing looks great and works well.Easily connected to PC. I don't use the phone functions and strictly use this as a fax/printer so don't know much about how well other options works.
I think the case does help to protect it from getting too banged around but the little plastic screen protector pops out too easily and I lost it within a matter of days. The stand part on the back works well and also doubles as a pocket clip too assuming you wear your jeans tight enough.
Loved this printer when it worked. Then one day, it started to have trouble feeding, and 1 repairman later, the mother board had gone bad after only 1 year or less. The picture quality was awesome, but, the ink was expensive and ran out quickly. I'm not going to take a chance on another one this time.
I would have to say that this is a good investment, especially one for a poor college student. For the price you do get a lot, however the only downside to the camera is that there isn't an automatic focus, you must select your distance on the side of the camera and then take the picture. However, if done correctly excellent point and shoot pictures are taken.
I have an aging (approx. 5y old) but still functional and reliable Compaq desktop (SR 1550 NX) that originally had only 512kb of RAM running Windows XP and using Office 2007 and a few other rather basic s/w packages. Although I primarily use the machine for e-mail, surfing, writing letters and some occasional spreadsheet work, it had progressively grown sluggish and would occasionally lock up or crash when I pushed it. Loading graphic-intensive web pages was a real pain. In the last couple of years I kept pledging to add memory but could never get around to it. Finally, after suffering a couple of untimely crashes and insufferably slow internet performance, I took the plunge and ordered PNY's 2gb memory kit. Wow! What a difference! It's like having a brand new machine back in 2005 all over again. I'm an engineer who's pretty tech savvy and handy with tools, but even if you're not - no need to worry. While your situation may vary, in most cases (as in mine) removing the side cover of the box to access the motherboard is a 2-minute job, and removing the two old 256kb modules and replacing them with the the new 1gb modules took all of 2 additional minutes. I took perhaps an extra 5 minutes to vacuum out some accumulated dust on the heat sink for the CPU and a few other places on the motherboard and them buttoned things up, re-cabled and re-booted. The new memory was immediately recognized and I was off to the races. Total elapsed time: somewhere around 15 minutes. (Including vacuuming out the cubbyhole in the credenza for the box.) I wish I'd done this a couple of years ago - I'd have saved myself dozens upon dozens of hours of frustrated re-boots and undoubtedly hundreds of hours of unnecessary waiting for page loads. If you've got a sluggish but otherwise serviceable machine - the 2gb memory bump is going to pay huge performance dividends. Don't wait (and suffer) like I did.
The radio is durable and light. Its reception is generally very clear (both AM and FM bands) especially outdoors. There are virtually no skips or static during shock-intensive sporting activities in which I regularly engage in. I once dropped it from the second floor of my college dorm to the concrete ground. It had some scratches but lo and behold, it still worked fine. It performs like a Sony but costs like and Emerson. An added bonus is its ergonomic design which is suitable for most sportsmen. Im buying one for my triathlete girlfriend.
Excellent, a really good option, cause there is no waste of paper for a real card. I like it! Thanks for helping me to keep green!
I like it as it works perfect with my subs whit high quality sound.it has a tilt angle that makes it easy to see tv which you dont need to pay for .the only thing is i am at risk of being buged as its not detarchable so hustlers can knock you down as it looks awesome in ma ride
After owning this e740 for a week, I can say that I am experiencing the problems reported by most other people. While the system is feature rich, these problems make using the system a little frustrating.The synchronization will drop intermittently. I have used the USB connection on 2 different computer systems and the IR connection and they all drop, so I am convinced it is the unit. I even upgraded the ROM to the latest version posted by Toshiba and this did not fix it.I bought a Sandisk 128MB SD card for the unit and it doesn't work. I replaced it with a Lexar and it worked flawlessly.I also had the problem of bumping the recording button, which accidentally turned the system on. Not the best place to locate that!I did email a problem to Toshiba support and heard back within 24 hours, so I would say that their support is very responsive.Overall a nice system, if you can live with the quirks.
I just got this DVD player for Christmas and it's really great. I'm not a videophile by any means... I just wanted something that could play my DVDs, CDs and MP3s for me. I shopped around for DVD players and ended up asking for this one for Christmas, because it also plays MPG and DivX AVI files. I've got a LOT of MPG and DivX videos, so I thought that would be a nice perk. Well, it does everything I wanted it to... and the "perk" has turned out to be even more fun than I expected it to be. I've been burning videos from my PC onto discs and watching them in this player for days now, just because it's so nice watching my TV shows, music videos, etc on the TV instead of my PC monitor. Even better yet, it plays the PAL DVD my friend sent me a long time ago that's been collecting dust on my shelf, because I didn't have a player that could convert PAL to NTSC. This one does it with ease.I've heard some people talk about the player being slower or noisier than other players. Like I said, I'm no videophile or anything... so I may not be as particular as some other people, but I haven't noticed any kind of problems like that at all. The player takes a moment to load the menu for a VCD, but no more than my PC's CD-Rom drive does. It's also no noisier than any other DVD player I've had.People have also complained about the remote, but I have no problem with it. Some buttons may be configured a little differently here, but it's easy to adapt to and I actually like the small size of the remote. It fits in my smaller hands much better than some other remotes. Also, I don't miss the eject button at all. I don't have much need for it (I think the average person probably doesn't need to eject their DVDs from across the room, since you'd have to get up to pull the DVD out, anyhow) and even if I DO want to eject something, I don't see where the problem is in holding the "Stop" button for a few seconds.Bottom Line: This is an awesome DVD player and I definitely recommend it - especially if you want to play VCDs.
The unit offers no transmitting frequency on which interference does not intrude at unacceptable levels.Neither Amazon nor seller offer any compensation for a fool, such as I, who purchased the item in good faith.Griffin 9501-TRIPCBL iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black)
One of the reasons I truly decided to buy the Nikon D5100 over the D3100 was to use this remote. Sounds silly, but it's true.I photograph a lot of things, but one of the most important things I photograph is my friends and family! As the photographer, I'm rarely in the pictures, and when it did actually come time to take the family photo around the Christmas tree (or whatever), one of us would be setting the self-timer, running back to the group, watching the blinking self-timer light while waiting for the picture to be taken, and then repeating the process because somebody blinked. No more! With this handy remote, I can set up the camera on a tripod or any decent surface, and take posed or un-posed family/group shots, with no running back and forth! I can take as many in a row as I'd like, to be sure we got a decent picture. And everyone thinks it's cool that I'm using a remote!The remote itself has excellent range. I started by always pointing directly at the camera, but it was pretty obvious in the photos! Oops! So I've found that generally, I can hold it a little more discreetly in my hand and point in anywhere that the signal can bounce and still make it to the camera (like your TV remote!). It might take a couple tries, but I just like that I don't need to hold it and my hand straight out to make it work.I even programmed the self-timer/function button on my D5100 to be a shutter-release choice button, so I could more easily switch to using the remote without fiddling through menus/info screens. This $13 remote is one of the best features of my new camera!!
the performance isnt bad but it isnt much better then onboard videosay DDR 3200 or DDR2 PC6400 computerthe problem with this card is that it generate too much heat and its half height so it will not fit in a desktop computer..more heat mean that your computer may slow down a lot and cause lags and drag that can be annoying..why because cpu,heatsink and fan, harddrive, motherboard chipset cdrom,dvd,bluray are already generating quite a bit of heat. i dont want noisy computer so i cant add extra fan to pump more air into it.so in truth you get a little more performance then onboard but its not necessary..not needed..onboard video on faster bus say DDR dual channel is all you needI use to think that its much faster but it isn't... in most case the budget video card are slower then onboard by 50 percent or worse...after buying some video card it seem i am just throwing money away.. disappointed.such as the rage 128 pro 16mb and 32mb 4x AGP card... even this slow card generate quite a bit of heat.
As the title suggests, I don't think you can get a better pair of headphones for $20. These things pound bass and make hard rock riffs sound killer. The closest to rap I listen to is Linkin Park, but I've thrown some Jay-Z on to test them out, and they're just awesome. Available colors are really nice too. These are worth buying.
I prefer this VCR rewinder to the few others around because it rewinds the videos at a moderate speed, thus creating less wear and tear on them. The price is also a major plus, with no huge fees for shiping. It makes no noise when used and does not require that you keep an eye on it and making adjustments when using.Easy to use and easy on tapes. I would give it five stars, but I haven't had it a long time so I can't speak about its longevity. Frankly, if it dies after one year it is worthwhile to just buy another one rather than those that wreck one's tapes. I have also reviewed another rewinder sold via Amazon, so you might want to read that also.
Ok after recently installing a new sound card I needed some new speakers to really make it sound good. I was using an old pair of JBL PC speakers that had a lot of hiss in the background but sounded just "okay." So in searching I was checking out a 2.1 system from Creative on both here and at Circuit City's website. After reading and comparing the specs of both comparably priced sets I decided the X-230 by Logitech was the best buy. Not only did I get $50 speakers for way less they sound and look great as well. Setup was very easily laid out by color and connector so even the novice computer user can figure it out. They produce a nice full sound and don't seem to miss any sound in music or in games which is what I do on my PC. I also don't have the bass turned up very much but it is very effective. My major selling point on these was the fact that they had a much better SNR than many of the other 2.1 sets out there. This results in very clear sound with no hiss or pops whatsoever. My only negative I had is that the mesh on the front of the 2 speakers is quite thin and could easily be punctured. Other than that, these speakers sound great so if you are looking for a 2.1 system give these a try!
Not a real screamer, but lots of space and it writes moderately fast. Good for cameras with a video feature. If you need an SD card that saves super fast, this isn't the one for you. But for most people I think this will work nicely...and it has a good price.
These headphones are great and they fold nicely. You can easily fit them in a pocket. The soundd quality is pretty good. All i can say is dont spill gatorade on them... it doesnt help.
By far the best sound, I have tried the Sony's that they are compared to but they are not even close to how these sound.
First set of cables were the wrong ones. (camera to usb) Getting a hold of customer service was a joke. The number on the web site just disconnected you. Did my own internet search for another phone number and after numerous attempts finally got a hold of a person. Had to explain the problem multiple times before she understood the problem. Finally got the correct cables another 10 ten days later. The cables work fine.
I purchased the SHURE headphones as replacements for the awful BOSE in-ear headphones I dislike so much. I own Shure microphones and figured that they know sound and believed that the earphones would have good sound quality. I was wrong. The sound quality is very poor. They sound tinny and thin with poor bass tones.I must say that the buds themselves fit in the ear well. They offer several sizes of squishy foam buds which conform to the ear very comfortably.For some strange reason though, they made the headset cord only eight inches long! This means you always have to use an extension cord (which they supply). Very odd design.This headset cost $150 at the local Apple store. A big disappointment for the price. So, the search goes on for a set of great headphones.
I got this charger through a third party seller and IT DOES NOT WORK and I could not get my money back... TOO BAD ADORAMA..I had bought this item before directly from amazon but this time I had no luck... they would not give me my money back and the charger won't work.
Very happy with this product. Fits everything in nicely. I wanted a laptop back pack rather than courier bag for travel. The only thing I think could be improved is a space for liquid storage other than the place to store a bottle of water. Maybe an internal flask would have been perfect. Otherwise still A++++
Add warmth to light and a pleasant tan to your photo. In general, they suppress blue casts on overcast days and on subjects lit by blue sky. These filters correspond to the Wratten Series 81 (81 A, B, C) and complement the Cokin blue filters (023, 024, and 025) which create cooler or bluer tones.Helpful hints : Do not combine these with other color filters as this will destroy the subtle effects. But you can combine them with optical effects filters, including Pastels, Dreams, Star, Speed,etc. END
I bought this unit after purchasing, and returning a more expensive Samsung 709. The 709 kept skipping on The Mummy,after the layer change, and a few others. After purchasing the RCA, I had NO PROBLEMS whatsoever playing the movies I want to.Great audio, Great video! The only con to this unit, is its lack of features such as zoom, vcd play ability, and lack of track display on front panel. But hey, for this price, who cares?
I bought this as a Christmas present for my husband. He really likes it! He says it works great.
We purchased the Fisher Price digital camera and returned it the next day and purchased this camera. This camera was $10 more expensive at Walmart than the Fisher Price but is worth every penny. The FP camera was difficult to use because the shutter button in on the front of the camera and required several seconds to pose. The kids played with it for 5 minutes and then put it down. I think the interface was poorly designed.The V-Tech camera was fun right out of the box. It required very minimal instruction to teach both my 2.5 yr old and my 6 yr old to take pictures. The controls are easy and intuitive. It is the first toy they want to play with in the morning. I do expect the joystick control to break one of these days.My kids have not been disappointed in any fashion with the quality of the pictures on this camera - we have lots of totally dark pictures and lots of totally white pictures because of over-exposure. Not a big deal because there are a lot of pictures of chins and floors and ceilings, etc. The kids love the video function. I do wonder why V-tech did not put in a higher resolution camera such as a true 2 or 3 megapixel - heaven knows they are amazingly cheap nowadays. I would recommend adding a memory chip but it needs to be an older one - the camera cant communicate with the newer faster chips.Overall, a very good, instructional and creative toy for $60.
Just got this all-in-one a little while ago. Haven't tried allthe features yet, but its been GREAT!! so far.
The Sunpak 620-020 Tripod is a great piece of work. Sturdy and easy to use, has a great price vs. quality ratio. Recommended if you don't need anything too professional.
The cables look cheap they are ONLY 6 feet long. The cables I ordered should be 10 feet long as advirtised and paid for
I've run though about a dozen of these cartridges and they have been fantastic: both the color and black cartridges have given me great copy. I've saved hundreds with these cartridges.
Got it, charged it, worked great for two weeks(one charge). now, a month later, it will hold a charge for three hours. I had got one from GS five years ago and I didn't have this problem.(it lasted for five years) I guess the old saying is true "you get what you pay for"
Only 2 stars because will not work as a laptop stand with the Neo-flex laptop holder.I have other Neo-Flex products. They have great quality. But this one will not articulate low enough to use with a notebook PC. But it would probably be good for use with a monitor.
Very happy with this purchase and got it really fast.
I have, and have had, lots of SW radios including a number of Sonys. This is one of their many gems. Great perfomance, lots of memories and snazzy look. Good for travel (certainly not as compact as the SW100, of course). A great radio to consider if you only want one shortwave radio, and don't want to spend very much. Good for listening, and good for DXing while traveling. Look no further.
Worked for about twenty minutes was really under powered did not even feel like requesting a refund just not satisfied at all.
added another 512 megs to an older system and bought some time before the next upgrade!
I started jogging regularly about 7 months ago and my MP3 player died before christmas. I wanted an ipod Shuffle, but my husband bought me this MP3 player. Although I use it regularly, I find it difficult to use. The on/off feature is a pain. Once I begin my jog and have it ready to go, I am okay, but I do think the features are hard to figure out.
You cannot beat the quality of this item for the price.simple and to the point.
My husband & I were so excited about buying this model from Best Buy for our son. Once we got home & tried it on, we saw how awful the picture was. We have digital cable & unfortunately, our cable company has very few HD channels right now. We did the research & found out that in our area, the Dish Network has the most HD channels/programming available. If you have a game system that's not HD compatible like the PS3, u will get the same awful picture. There were also blue lights on the top edge of the TV. As soon as we saw that, we knew that TV was defective. We took it back to Best Buy & exchanged it hoping this next one would look better. Well, this one didn't have the blue lights on top, but it had white clouding/lights all around the TV's edges...very distracting. We will be returning this TV back to Best Buy again & getting a TV that works well with standard definition game systems such as the V-Smile, Leapster, etc. & regular cable programming.So, bottom line...to get the same wonderful picture u see at a store, u need to have EVERYTHING HD compatible. If u have digital cable & no HD channels or programming, this will NOT work for you & will be a waste of time & $...not to mention all the stress & frustration u will get.
This TV, pared with a HD Tivo and Upconverting DVD player (both connected through this unit's dual HDMI connections)provides stunning pictures. The picture quality is amazing. Set-up was easy. No complaints.
I bought this CD player because i was looking for an affordable CD player with FM radio. This has to be the worst I've ever bought. The battery power lasts maybe 4-5 hours total on 2 AAs. The radio frequencies suck so you're lucky if you get one good station. There isn't a hold feature. No resume, and it fails after about a month of use. Waste of money thank God its been discontinued! NO ONE BUY A MEMOREX PRODUCT AGAIN UNLESS ITS A BLACK CD-R BECAUSE THOSE ARE THE ONLY GOOD PRODUCTS FROM MEMOREX!
I purchased the HP LaserJet 1320 printer to replace an old HP LaserJet 4P printer. Although the 1320 can be connected to a computer by USB 2.0, I simply used the printer parallel port cable that my old 4P used. Despite my antiquated hook-up, the 1320 is a very fast printer. I suspect it would be faster still if I used a USB-2 cable. One of the biggest drawbacks to my old 4P was the long delay waiting for a page to start printing, and printing more than one page could take quite a while. The 1320 greatly improves upon that, though, and pages print very fast using default settings and the standard 16 MB RAM installed in the printer. As one would expect from a laser printer, the print quality is excellent even in the default mode of 600 dpi. There is also an ink-conserving mode, or you can print up to 1200 dpi if high resolution is needed.Additional printer memory can be installed up to a total of 144 MB (the default 16 MB RAM is non-removable, and you can add only one DIMM). The printer accepts a 100-pin SDRAM DIMM up to 128 MB. I added a Kingston 128 MB 100-pin SDRAM DIMM (product number KTH-LJ4100/128) for about $40, and it works flawlessly. Installation is very simple and straightforward, although you will need to download and refer to the HP LaserJet 1320 owner's manual to learn how to do this.Unlike other reviewers, I have had no problems printing pages or envelopes. The printer options include 2-sided printing and even booklet printing. Envelopes are very easy to print, and a rear hatch opens easily to accept a printed envelope flatly so it does not curl during printing.The toner cartridge installs easily from the front of the printer. Replacement cartridges come in two ink sizes: 2500 page and 6000 page. Previous reviewers have claimed there is only a few dollars difference in cost between the two, but that is not my experience. The smaller ink size prices about $60 online while the larger ink size prices around $115 online. So there is some savings buying the larger cartridge but not what others would have you think. Of course prices may be lower if you pay to have your cartridges refilled rather than replaced.The software included with the printer allows automatic driver updates from HP. This seems to be a useful feature, and it updated itself with a newer driver right after installation. The installation CD installs a program called HP Toolbox that monitors the printer's status, tracks how much toner is left (and how many pages have been printed), and helps troubleshoot any problems that may occur.My only complaint with this printer is the very poor documentation that comes with it. A brief, printed quick-start guide is provided that will show you how to unpack and connect the printer (with diagrams, no words) but not how to use, maintain, or troubleshoot problems with the printer. There is no printed manual to provide this information. An online help file manual is provided on the installation CD, or you can download a complete 184-page owner's manual from HP's web site in .pdf format, which is obviously a cost-cutting manuever. HP also saves cost by not providing any connecting cable with the printer. The only cable provided is a power cord. Are printed manuals and USB cables that expensive? I realize the company is trying to keep the price low, but leaving important stuff out is pretty shabby at any price. If you purchase this printer, make sure you own or purchase a printer cable to go with it, and you will surely want to download the full owner's manual from HP's web site so you can use your new printer properly.Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase, especially at Amazon's discounted price (I paid $299). It way out-performs my old HP LaserJet 4P for which I paid $1000 several years ago. If you are tired of spending a fortune on cartridges for an inkjet printer, buying your first laser printer, or wanting to replace an old laser printer, I would certainly recommend checking out the HP LaserJet 1320 printer. It is an excellent printer for home or small office usage, offering great speed in printing and low cost for a laser printer.
What this is: a toslink cable with a mini-plug on one end and a regular toslink optical plug on the other end.This is a well made cable that will plug directly into an apple airport express on one end and into a standard toslink optical plug on the other. Using the optical link, you can not create grounding problems (no buzz!), and you get the benefits of hi-definition audio between the connected devices.This cable isn't overly-long, just right for where I'm using it.I don't give 5-star reviews except in cases where the product delivers above-and beyond. This product does exactly what it should, 4 solid stars.It was delivered on time.
I got this cooler as a Christmas present and though it gets the job done, it's a bit noisy. I have a 15in PB G4 and it's a very quiet computer, even if the computer fan is running... and I can still hear the fans of the cooling pad over my computer. It makes weird sounds every now and again too. They'll last for about a minute and go away, but eh, I'll take what I can get for free I suppose. ^_^
My JanSport Driver 8 is a USED one I got on Amazon. I suppose you could say it's been around the block... I fumigated it.Mine seems to be well made. Fairly good materials. The handle is intact and extends/retracts as it should. It is long enough when extended. It seems to be well anchored to the pack! The pack is light weight. It has good wheels that spin freely but they show signs of wear. They appear to be replaceable. The pack is just about the right size too.The shoulder straps store in a pouch until needed. Mine will see action on a trip across Southern Europe in 2012. We travel as cheaply as possible!I give it 5 stars because though it is used it is still in good shape!
After months and months of research and second thoughts, my wife and I finally decided on this television. In short, it couldn't have been a better decision. While I thought long and hard about the 42" Panasonic plasma, the stellar reviews on this (e.g., Consumer Reports and CNet) convinced me to look closer at this Sharp. When I saw it in a local store I was sold (though of course Amazon offers a much better price). The HD channels look *incredible* and even the standard definition shows look wonderful. And my Xbox 360 looks absolutely brilliant. And the fact that it supports 1080p gives me comfort that it will be much more "future proof" than most other TV sets currently being sold. Highly recommended.
I was blown away by the sound quality. Good system at a reasonable price. I would recommend this system to all my friends
The camera is capable of focusing under very low light. The low light focusing ability of this camera is unmatched, even compared with camera that has focus illumination.However, while shooting video, the focus is slow to catch up with the zoom, especially when zoomed in completely. Sometimes, the focus may never lock, if it is zoomed in completely, very quickly. To get it to focus, zoom back slightly, and the camera will focus. Once it is focused, max zoom in slowly, and the camera will stay focused.The camera takes very good still and video, and has a very smooth zoom.
I own Nikon D300 since 2008, and I see spots and speckles on my Photos and when I was looking for solutions to remove the same. When I went to a camera shop, they suggested a air blower(I bought the air blower and eventually, did not clean the CCD) and asked me to look for CCD cleaning Swabs and I bought the swabs here in Amazon.When I tried to clean them, it did not clean well and I put more lints on my CCD and I had to use all 4-swabs in this pack, still the CCD is not fully cleaned. I am planning to give my camera for service.1. It did not clean the CCD2. Put more lint on my CCD
These are IN THE EAR headphones. To work properly, they need to be pushed into your ear canal about 1/4 inch. I incorrectly thought these were "earbud" style headphones that could just sit at the opening to your ear canal. These cannot, and many of the complaints I've seen in other reviews about poor sound quality probably stem from users not realizing the headphones need to be inserted inside the ear.It took me a little getting used to. My ears were quite uncomfortable for the first few days. After that, discomfort largely went away, and I have been quite happy with the sound quality. Resonant, clear tones of a fuller sort than what I was able to achieve with earlier headphones.One downside/upside is that they will block out much (but not all) outside noise. I use these at work, and it somewhat hinders my ability to interact with others, without taking the headphones out completely.
LaCie 706018 USB Ext Floppy Disk DriveAfter looking at several external 3.5floppy drives, I finally settled on this one based on the favorable reviews of previous buyers and the not so favorable reviews of people who had bought other, cheaper, drives. I was not disappointed. The drive works like a charm in both Mac and Windows XP environments. I highly recommend it.
Antnenna has broken off inside the unit. Sirrius service sucks. Too expensive for what they provide.
My kids and I love being able to just click the mouse and have instant access to the Microsoft Points code right on the computer screen! Saves us time, gas and money. Love this option!
Given their modest size they cannot produce earthshaking HiFi sound quality but as back speakers for a surround system - in conjunction with Pyle Mini 2x120W amp. - they are acceptable.
Super fast shipping !!I order this on a Friday with standard shipping and received it on Monday.Bought this to hold a sony h20....like the other reviews wish I could carry charger around but no big deal, i had nooo problem fitting in the extra battery, 2 extra memory cards and even a card reader.Great for the money
It is really worth spending [more] and getting decent speakers. Model18's highs are to high, base is distorted at modereate volume. If you care about sound at all look somewhere else.
The case is conforming and a nice snug fit for my Samsung smx-f34 flash camcorder. The strap is easily adjusted and there is velcro/snap strap for belt carrying. The pouch is convenient for an extra battery, sdhc cards, and it holds some extra filters too! Check the dimensions on the camera you are buying and compare it to the Samsung flash camcorder. The case was a little tight when new but broke in very nicely. There is enough material in the case that even rattling around in a motorcycle side bag didn't harm the camera a bit. I got lucky on this one.
The price was great, delivery was fast, installation was simple, and it seems to be working fine! I highly recommend this vendor and product.
Needed to attach a few more devices thru an 8-port switch, and needed both short and medium length ethernet cables. Have used several brands in the past, including Belkin, Tripp Lite and "no-names". Tripp Lite is heavier duty (both the exterior insulation and the internal wires) and the snagless connectors are great quality. Wouldn't use any other brand at this point!
I bought this unit to hold my iPod and Garmin navigation system in my MINI Cooper. Mounted on a Panavise metal bracket that attaches to the stereo, the combo provides a secure means of holding these items, in a place that is easy to see and reach from the driver's seat.My only complaints is that the miGrip isn't the strongest thing in the world, and I know it's just a matter of time until a passenger shatters it by bumping it with their knee. The little sliding supports at the bottom are particularly vulnerable...they are built of cheap plastic, and are sticking out right in harms way.Speaking of those supports, it's great that they slide, which helps accomodate a large variety of device and cable configurations. However, they easily slide right out of the holder, and several times I've had to hunt around on the floor for them. (The floor is NOT a safe place for them either, one touch of a foot and they'd be broken!) I'm thinking of modifying mine, by glueing in a small piece of material to hold these supports captive.All in all, I'm pretty happy...until the inevitable day that it breaks! Hopefully replacement parts are available.
I bought this DVD player about 2 weeks ago and I'am very satisfied with it. The picture quality is superb, especially in progressive scan mode. I would highly recommend this DVD player to anyone looking to get the most out of their HD capable T,V's!
Though all my friends jumped on the TIVO bandwagon, I had been a hold out for some time until a few months ago. They kept telling me how it "changed the way they watched tv." Well, I originally thought that it was nothing more than a high tech VCR that you had to pay a monthly service fee for. Well, as you see in other reviews, it really changes everything about watching tv.I finally bought one as a gift for my wife (so that she could watch her soaps). It has been a great addition. It really does change the way we watch tv. There is no longer the angst about ensuring that I have set the VCR correctly. I can rewind the show and watch from the beginning while it continues to record. I could not do that with my conventional VCR.They recently added a feature that allows me to download shows from the TIVO to my laptop (though you need to install their software and it takes forever to download the show to the computer). It is not something I do regularly, but it is a nice "bell and whistle" nonetheless.Though TIVO is not perfect (sudden schedule changes may not be reflected in TIVO in time), it is nice to have.
After connecting the antenna to my satellite radio the signal strength went from three boxes to ten boxes. No more "aquiring signal" screens for me!
This case is very handy, and very accessible and I was glad that it was recommended when I purchased my pocket pc or else I may not have remembered to get one, or knew which one would go well with my purchase.
I've had these speakers for almost 2 years and they've held up great. Be warned though, they're not really portable. They don't take up too much space and offer good sound quality though.
i bought this reciever about 14 months ago at best buy i thought it lacked a few features like on screen gui but otherwise it was a solid preformer about 6 months into owning it the remote stoped working then about 8 months into owning it when i had it on the volume would start to turn up or down on its own and then about 1 month ago it stoped working when you turn it on it displayes dsp ng what ever that means any how i think this one was a lemon i would still recomend pioneers products just get an extended warrenty with it
Wow, hard to find film! I had an old polaroid I purchased this for. It was fun, and it worked well.
This is exactly what I was looking for. A nice long cable that can reach from my BluRay player to my projector. It is a plain HDMI cable and it works great! It is a super long cable for a great price. I find, for the most part, that a cable is a cable and this cable costs less than most 3ft HDMI cable and works great! I use it and can see a crystal clear picture with 7.1 Surround Sound!!!In the end this is a great HDMI cable it works wonderfully and is a great price for such a nice cable at this length! It was perfect for my needs!
The GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY AirBase Desktop Stand for AirPort Express is a kuhl addition for the Airport Express. I have it sitting on top of my audio cabinet. It is easy to see the status light on the APE and is a better place to receive the WI-FI signal. Great vendor to order from.
When trying to decide what new mp3 player to purchase, I was very torn between the Ipod Mini and the Zen Micro. In the end it came down to one thing: bang for your buck. In order for Mac to reduce the price of the 5 gig Mini to about $199, they stopped including a charger in the package. The Mini will still charge while hooked up to your PC, but if you plan on going anywhere for a day or two and will not have access to your computer, you're out of luck. Now you can shell out the extra $40 bucks for a charger, or you can use the $40 to purchase the Zen Micro (as in, there is less than a $40 difference in price, the Zen being more expensive.), which not only includes a charger, but an extra gig of space (about 200 songs) for a total of 6 gigs of space, a hard case to protect from the inevitable butter-fingers moments, and two attatchments for the hard case which enable the Zen to either clip to a belt or stand upright on a flat surface, such as a desk or table. The Zen also comes with software that makes it exceptionally easy to add or remove music from your player and/or your PC music library. The software also manages your entire music library, allowing you to burn and copy cd's, create playlists for use on your pc, etc. And, finally, the Zen comes in a greater variety of colors than does the Mini, which is an added bonus. So, which sounds like the better buy to you?
This appears to be an excellent plan but I really hope I never use it!The cost is reasonable and Amazon has been a trustworthy seller.
I've been a pro photographer since 1970. I sell rock concert photos I shot in the [...] .I've had the Epson 1280 with a bulk ink system for 3 years. It's known as a workhouse and very reliable. When you pump up the colour saturation in PhotoShop, the 1280 prints look like the old dye-transfer prints of the 60's & 70's that cost $200 for an 8x10 print back then.When I thought it was time for a new unit, I studied all info on the Epson 1400. With the special low prices currently on this unit, I took the plunge. It's easy to plug in, load the software, and bam, you're printing beautiful 13x19 prints. It really seems to be the direct replacement for the Epson 1280 so it was easy for me to use. I didn't even need the user instructions. Plus I found some re-fillable dye ink cartridges that have been working perfectly. With these the cost of ink replacement becomes very low.One thing I noticed about the 1400 is how quiet it is. I don't even notice it's printing. I watch TV or listen to the stereo and I'm not bothered by the 1400, whereas the 1280 was kind of a background noise.By the way, I also purchased the Epson 3800 for larger, archival museum quality prints using their pigment ink. This printer is amazing. If you're looking for black & white printing that looks true to wet darkroom prints, the Epson 3800 does it. I use their Ultra Premium Lustre paper and the prints are dazzling. It totally reminds me of darkroom prints using the old AGFA Brovira paper. All you old timers like me will remember that paper. It was tops for museum gallery prints.Kudos to Epson....I wish I had these printers 35 years ago.
I am completely satisfied with the player. Nearly all of my CDs are non SACD but the results are most satisfying. A large part of my collection are historic recordings but the sound is excellent.The ability to select tracks(s) is simply handled and since I rarely want to listen to more than one CD at a time I am not disturbed that the player can only handle one at a time.The player's appearance is really elegant and the facility to make a digital connection is most useful for copying CDs.
The unit has preformed well above expectations and other then the wrong remote was sent by the manufacture, no problems. A quick email to Phillips and they sent a replacement remote right out. The service I received was as good as the product they provided.I am older (sixty-ish) so the sound system is more then adequate and the picture better then expected.I highly recommend the service and the products by Phillips / Magnavox.
i got this cd player two weeks ago and ITS THE BEST! its got awesome anti-skip stuff and the headphones are awesome. the control panel is very easy to use. i highly recommend this cd player
It's practical and compact for a 15" laptop, but the zipper handlers hit each other creating a lot of noise when you walk around. Other brands offer plastic covers for them.
I wrote a product only feedback stating that the cable goes in and out (to fix I just wiggle the cable and viola!).A day later, I received an email from eforcity apologizing for the cable, they refunded my purchase which was great!If you need a cheap cable to run a laptop to a TV or monitor this cable will work for you.
this mouse is perfect for dekstop pc for someone who want great value,great accuary,and perfect design.if you can get it for a realy good price, dont hesitate, and go for it.perfect design=great ergonomic.in general, i recommend to buy great usb wired mouse than a good wireless mouse(wired mouse cost less,no need of charge or batteries, and ofcourse fastest connection with the fastest Response time.recommend it for everyone.
Very strange, I ordered this lens off Amazon about 10 days ago for much, much less. I just got it and it does look to be a gray market lens -- meaning it is meant for sale in another country (I am in the U.S.). The only difference between it and a U.S. lens is the length of the warranty and where you send it for service. I do wish they did say it up front that it was gray market but I did get it for just over $500 so I may keep it and roll the dice. It has an impressive build quality, nice heft ( I don't find it heavy at all but I am used to swinging a 500mm lens lately) and I will post more after I give it some more testing with it on my D200.http://www.flyphotoguy.com/photos/476437053_HiWb6-S.jpg
I use this product to cool my MacBook Pro. It certainly does the job, and I would not go without a cooler in the future. However, there are a couple of annoying design flaws:- The cable between the USB plug and the cooler is awkwardly positioned such that it makes it difficult to plug in the power adapter next to the USB port on the left side of my MacBook Pro.- The port on the cooler for the USB cable is inwardly recessed, making it a bit awkward to plug in each time (I carry my cooler between home and work, so this would not be an issue for those leaving it in one place).- Only applicable to those carrying the cooler with them: the rubber stoppers occasionally slip out when being carried in a bag with other folders/etc.
package came on time and was what was expected so I am happy with the transaction and have been using the product
Excellent quality! These cables were fantastic & work just as described. I'm very pleased with my purchase & I will definitely buy from "Cables To Go" again.
The product came promptly and works great. Very good price; lowest I found online.
I purchased this player in March and had no problems until I tried to watch a movie that lasts more than 2.5 hours. It seems that the Panasonic has some problems switching between layers on the DVD, causing a great deal of digital noise, both in the video and the audio. This is not apparent during the first and last few chapters of a longer movie, but when the laser tries to switch to the second layer in the middle of the movie, it just doesn't cut it. If your favorite movies run between 90 and 120 minutes, by all means, this is a good player. But to watch a movie that is any longer, I often resort to my PC's SONY DVD drive, which has no problem. It may in fact be that DVD players haven't been standardized yet, leaving those of us who prefer digital to expend more money to fix (or replace) the problem. My advice: RENT a number of players first, and try them out at home with longer movies before making a decision.
I spent a lot of time reading reviews of radios with AM capabilities and I am pleased with my choice. This little one is light, works well and has a lot of extra features which could prove to be helpful if we get any more storms here like we had recently.(Flooding and power blackouts caused a lot of inconvenience.) Reception is good and sound quality is excellent for such a small radio. Because I have a substantial hearing loss I especially appreciate that. So far I haven't had to use the cell phone charger, the flashlight , short-wave reception or the siren(!) but it's nice to know they are there, if needed.On top of all that good stuff...the price was right!
Basically, here's what you need to know. These DVD's are great in every way except one: they are slightly easier to scratch than most. But if you take good care of your discs, then that shouldn't be a problem. And obviously, they are a little on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. If you need more than 5GB, this is the way to go.
I bought this to replace the original cord which had worn out. It was actually sturdier than the orginal and worked just as well.
Bought from Amazon, put into a new camera, card unusable and camera could not even format it with a CF CARD ERROR message. Replaced it with a Lexar card, which works.Obviously since it 100% does not work it earns 1 star. I feel comfortable rating a product that arrives dead for its poor quality just as I'd rate a long-lasting product for its high quality.
They are a great to wear around the house and plug into your tv or radio. Far reaching too, no more gosh darn wires to trip on.
This item worked great. I reformatted it as I run Linux on my PCs and plugged it into a USB port and was able to backup all my PCs onto it including all my images. Worked great.
I tried the Advent AW770, Advent AW720 and the RCA WHP160 phones. I was surprised that all 3 sounded fairly good given the price. These were the best for me. Reason #1: the Auto-Tune feature means you don't have to fuss with the little dial on the headphones. #2 They fit my head (the AW720s were too small). Note that I have a big head--if you have a small head, they won't fit you because they wouldn't adjust any smaller.Believe the other review that says you have to have the volume up on your source. Otherwise the signal-to-noise ratio is a problem.
Speakers worked well for a while, and I didn't use them every day, however they shorted out one day from static electricity and haven't worked since. I called Altec Lansing and they said that they are made to be replaced, not repaired.
Very easy to put together when you follow the instructions, but easier with two people. We assembled and mounted the 120&#34; screen in less than 60 minutes with relative ease. Screen is very good quality but will smell a little like a pool liner for the first 24 hours so we left our leaning against the wall overnight to let it air out. Overall great quality screen for a Home Theatre.
It is very nice, works good - but paperjams are common. I have to get it out about once a week with a moderate use. HP is much better in that regard.
The transmitter works well, just used it on a 3 state trip. The only thing that I'm not pleased with is, the write-up said that it goes down to station 87.9, it doesn't, it only goes to 88.1.
I returned this b/c package was damaged during transit. my account was credidtd fast and right n no prob at all
I am on my second pair within the past four years. They are great all around.Bass is great. The snug fit is enhanced when you use the bud covers, otherwise without them is also fine, just not as snug within your ear.They are used almost daily and I do not wrap the cords to protect. I place them within my coat, pants, backpack pockets and pull them out. No twisted lines to untangle like many we have all had at some point.I would strongly encourage you to try them. Enjoy.
Only downfall is that the battery seems to drain pretty fast. Find it to be a great value and excellent MP3 player for the price. I had bought the same model through Circuit City prior to finding it on Amazon and can confirm that Amazon has the much better deal. Great sound and easy to use.
The product came with the manufacturers name plate & SR# removed.It did not work out of the box.My money was returned & Amazon returned the S&H.I can't see how this could be a new product as advertised.
I have an HP Officejet 6210 and I figured I'd try this refill for my 94 ink cartridge. Filling it up was a pain because I had to hold the refill needly just barely into the created hole and let it drip in there slowly. My biggest problem was that after I refilled my cartridge, my printer would not let me use it anymore. I kept getting an error message that said "Please remove and check your black ink cartridge". I tried cleaning it, resetting the printer..tried everything to no avail. I contacted the manufacturer of the refill system and they rapidly sent me a new one, which I haven't tried. Now I need to buy a new ink cartridge for my printer to even operate! Very disappointed.
It's points so whatever, but it took twice as long to be deliver. I was not happy about that. I could see it move through the tracking system and was like "what?!?"
When I first got the card reader, it worked great, took it on vacation it was fine. When I brought it to work, I plugged it in... and it got burning hot! Thank goodness I hadn't put the card in yet! It had a horrible burning smell emanating from it. I would suggest spending a little more money on something a bit more reliable.
I purchased this mount for my wife's LCD TV in the kitchen. It freed up a lot of valuable counter space. It's amazing, it's like the counter is a foot and a half longer! The old tube TV was replaced by the LCD TV hung above the counter top using this mount. It now folds flat against the refrigerator modesty panel when not in use so it's out of the way and gives a futuristic appearance to the kitchen. My wife just loves it.The TV is now at a more comfortable viewing height and can easily be positioned and tilted for convenient viewing anywhere in the kitchen. I highly recommend this strong, convenient mount; it really enhances the LCD TV.
It may just be that finding the perfect keyboard is a very individual thing, but this keyboard was my second attempt in two weeks to find a good ergonomic fit for me...and this keyboard was even worse than the Logitech I tried.I am an average-sized woman at 5'5", and have relatively long fingers, but the reach on this keyboard from the home keys to the Q/Tab or backspace/enter was absurdly and uncomfortably far. The spacebar as many have mentioned had to be pounded to get it to operate. And I found that the angle of the keys meant my elbows had to be kept at an uncomfortably wide angle, causing instant discomfort in my shoulder muscles.Also the keyboard is huge, and if you're not a big number pad user and you're right handed, it puts the mouse waaaaay too far to the right to be covenient or comfortable.I'm still searching for the right keyboard, but this certainly wasn't it.For me, a complete waste of time.
If your looking for a good, pocket type camara with a lot of features, look no more. This camara is great. I love the quality and the awesome size. The battery is great, it lasts for 360 shots! The controls are great to, and the LCD is huge. Its bigger than most camara LCDs. Is shoots great movies(for a digital camara) and it can also has a recording voice feature. I love all the shots i've taken, they are alot better than my previous camara(Konica Minolta XG). The camara has a good grip for such a compact camara. You can put it in your pocket and take it anywhere. If your looking for a small, take it anywhere camara, with good photo quality and long battery life this is the camara for you.
Ordered four 50ft spools, all contained the full 50ft as ordered. Good quality control for all four. Definitely 14AWG. Thick insulation makes it 10-12AWG total size. Wires are COPPER COATED ALUMINUM, not just copper. This is a bit of a quality downgrade for the wire, but as long as you don't have a super long requirement aluminum should work fine. One side of the wire is marked with a white stripe on the insulation for polarity. Good wire overall, great for the price.
I bought the ICD-MX20 a week ago. I was surprised that Sony does not provide downloads of the associated software named "Digital Voice Editor". Sony Customer Service staff told me that if you lost the CD that came with the box, you had to buy a new one. Only patches of the software are available to download.This immoral policy violating the norm of digital appliance industries and should not be encouraged. Sony is demoting its brand name by offering poor post-sales services. Think twice before making your buying decision.
The product arrived on time and in the state that I expected it to be. Pulled it out and started using it. It's wonderful. You have to be careful with hand movements on the device because these are picked up by the microphone, but you should be able to edit them out, like I did, on the computer. Great voice quality. Great sound. I love it.
Over Rated and Crappy Sound. Sound same as my monitor speaker on my Samsung LCD how sad is that? NO base no Med's No high's Just make some noise. After reading peoples reviews and I thought with 4 stars worth a try. I hook it up for 5 M and Took it out and send it back . If the price is $10 I would have keep it but I think $10 speakers from swap meets are even better. I order a Logitech Speaker System Z623 and is only $30 dollar more and it sound 1000x better. Don't waste your time on this crap from Bose.
I wanted something easy to operate, portable and reliable. I still have a lot of cassette tapes I like to listen to. I know the quality is not as good as a CD but I still have them! This sony player is perfect, fits the bill. I recommend it.
Works better then other emitters and they include more re-adhesives and doesn't come apart. Maybe the cord length is a little long but better that then to short.
Bought to run an experiment with a video switcher between cameras with S-video output. The experiment was to see how far we could run RCA cables and still get a decent video signal. Results are still pending.
I'm running a Mac G4 MDD which is still running strong after nearly 7 years. I wanted to upgrade the RAM and chose this as a reasonably priced option. The RAM installs as it should and has been running fine for at least a year now. I rate the "ease of use" on this item as 4 stars only for those who find opening their computer to be a "scary" idea. If you're willing to be brave enough to open your computer, installing this RAM is one of the easiest and most useful upgrades to do at home.
I have an ActionTec "G" router from Verizon that I need to keep in order for remote DVR and other FIOS TV features to work (and be supported). I wanted to add an "N" access point to my house, so I put this in an upstairs closet and ran a Cat5-E cable to it. I do know a bit about networking, so I skipped the CD and just opened the browser interface and set up the D-Link over my network.After matching the newly assigned SSID and WPA2 passphrase on my daughter's laptop the connection worked flawlessly. The signal is excellent anywhere in the house. I don't yet have a gigabit switch, so I couldn't test high speed transfers from our LaCie NAS.It may seem like overkill to use this simply as an access point, but the dedicated units aren't any less expensive and don't have great reviews. A power-over-ethernet unit would have avoided the need to put an outlet in the closet, but they cost a whole lot more and I don't have any POE switches to connect one to.
I highly recommend this product for anyone that is looking for backup camera batteries model BP-511. The genuine Canon version of this product is VERY pricey. I bought two of these as backups for the geniune product that came with my Canon EOS D40. They last just as long as the real thing and even buying TWO of the Digipower version doesn't even come close to what you pay for just one of the genuine Canon product. You can't beat this deal!
I haven't owned any other mp3 players before this and wasn't really looking for one, but when i came across a price mistake on the zune i decided to buy it. Overall i like it and am glad i took the chance buying it.With 750 gig drives commonplace, 30 gigs might not seem like a lot, but it is plenty if you actually pay for your media. I put every CD i own on it and didn't even fill it half way. Nonetheless, if you are downloading hundreds of gigs of content every month you might find it limiting.The software isn't anything special but i also have had no major problems with it either. My biggest complaint is that you cannot maintain control and functionality of your zune when you plug it into your computer with the software running. The zune instantly stops playing and goes into sync mode. I haven't messed with the zune marketplace very much but i do know, like at the apple store, it costs too much money to buy an album. I think that the $.99 a song should be lowered to about $.49 a song. It just doesn't seem right that to buy the an entire album it costs roughly what it does in the local music store. When they basically cost the same, i would rather have a physical copy that sits on my shelf. I would be interested in buying TV shows and movies from the marketplace, but unfortunately that isn't available at the present time.The wifi could have been great and useful, but instead its lame and crippled. I highly doubt i will ever use it in its present form. The three use limits might make sense for stuff you buy from them, but it shouldn't limit what i create myself. About the only good thing about the wifi is that it might indicate what is to come in the future; hopefully they will eventually add features like streaming internet content over wifi and syncing over wifi in. The wifi, as it exists today, seems to useless and added for marketing purposes.You are not able to use the zune as file storage and that is a big disappointment.The zune could have been great overall but unfortunately it is not. It is, however, great at playing MP3s and viewing pictures. I am not sure why Microsoft chose to cripple the wifi in the way they did but i am positive that their market share will reflect this decision. The zune could have been, and hopefully will eventually be, much more than it is today.
One of the speakers was blown out upon delivery. Others had warned these didn't ship well. The one that worked sounded pretty good, seemed to deliver a full range and decent sound. Considering it seems to be a low end paper speaker (like what comes stock in many cheaper cars), I was impressed.I'm worried they won't last. Returning these and going for the Polk sattelites. Up towards $100 now, but they should stand the test of time.
Excellent portable printer. Printing an invoice through my bluetooth HP hx2490 in a costumer place reduce an huge administrative work.
I have a 24-105mm L lens and a Tokina 12-24mm wide angel lens and needed a polarizer filter of high quality. This is a superb product and it does what it is suppose to do. I have to mention that I was quite impressed by Amazon and the seller(DBROTH Camera) of their quality product and excellent services.
TiVo is simply the best thing that you could possibly buy for TV. It is better than color TV. It is better than DVD. It is even better than HDTV.Just get this thing and I promise the whole way you watch tv will be changed for the better.
I have owned this television for about 6 months. In most respects, it is perfect. It looks great from the outside. And, the picture is better than my friends' pictures (Samsung, Toshiba, Sony). There are, however, some drawbacks.1) Major drawback - which applies in limited situations. Without a cable box, this television TAKES FOREVER TO SWITCH CHANNELS. This is not a joke. My roommate has a 42" Toshiba LCD. Switching channels is as easy as pressing a button, without a cable box. On the Sharp Aquos LC26D40U, switching channels is a 3 second process at minimum. Just pressing "up" to the next channel takes 3 seconds for the picture to appear. If you have to type in the channel manually (eg. "131.001") it will take about 5 seconds for the channel to appear. This may not seem like a big deal, but imagine if you just want to channel surf - it's very frustrating.2) Minor drawback - THE REMOTE IS HUGE. Seriously. It's about 10"-12" long. There's no room for coffee on my coffee table.
Cool color I love it! This tv shopping is fun. You know it takes money for what you want but for me it's a gift I am free for using.
this was the greatest purchase ever until some random screen started to pop up. in the middle of my movie it would say that the device could not support the ipod. but for some reason once the screen went away i still had a lonnnng battery
Easy installation. Great reception for the technology. No complaint with the audio. It is mounted under a cabinet in the kitchen. We have a small kitchen and it goes very well in there.
I purchased two batteries for my Panasonic phones. Both batteries work fine, and are worth the purchase price! I recommend this product.
Nice unit, but does not always provide the best (quickest) routing to the destinaion though it gets you there. Has nice feature of lane specific directions. Good entry level unit. Overall satisfied with product for the money.
I purchased these cables to complete a computer build, and when I received them I was surprised by the quality of them. The price they are offered for gave me concern for the quality, but they were great. I bought several of them so that I could have a few extra. In my new line of business you can never have to many cables laying around, plus I can carry one in my backpack just in case. If you're looking for a good cable for a great price, this is it.
I just got my new 60GB iPod Photo (soon to be renamed iPod color so I am told) and I must say that I am absolutely ecstatic about this thing. Sure its a few millimeters thicker than the 30GB but for the extra capacity you will be far happier with this one, trust me!My only gripe is that the boffins at Apple didn't think to put a protective screen film on as they have with the click wheel. Get a protective case the moment you open this thing (preferably before you open it!) as it marks-up really easily.
I purchased this unit originally for an IBM Thinkpad w/98SE. Drivers would not load. But I have since used it on 3 PCs. A Micron desktop and a Dell and Toshiba Lap running XP. This unit has performed perfectly using the parallel, serial, USB, and ethernet ports. I wish I could make it work on the Thinkpad w/98, but I'm satisfied with the performance under the XP OS.
I think this camera is absolutely amazing. It takes wonderful pictures-I could not be happier. I got this camera to use on a trip to Mexico in early March. It is the perfect size, and extremely easy to use. With it being all weather proof, I was excited to bring my camera to the beach and the pool and not have to worry about the smallest bit of water ruining my camera.All the different photo options that you have, makes it impossible not to get the right shot. Settings for beach/snow and portrait were perfect for taking pictures with my friends at the beach-obvioulsy, but they also allowed me to get some really gorgeous sceneic shots that will be a great addition to my portfolio.Also, the camera makes it SUPER easy to organize and retreive your photos. I especially like the calendar feature which allows you to find pictures according to the day you took them-which was perfect for ordering my pictures after vacation. I am photo organization freak, and this made it that much easier!I will say that it is extremely hard to see the LCD screen in bright sunlight. However, I bought some protectors that you just place right over the screen, and it is perfect. Some people may see this aspect of a deal breaker, but not me.I think that anyone would be truly happy with this camera!
This was exactly what I wanted, and it arrived on time! The pictures could have been a little bigger to make it easier to see it, but it was great!
Have had the router for about 3 weeks now, and so far, so good. Its replacing an old Belkin model (the thing was only a 'G' router, but it was at least 5-6 years old). It worked OK, but the laptop has N capability, the price was good on the D-Link, so why not?Set-up was actually kind of a pain, and the manual wasn't really much help either. Not sure what was going on, but the laptop was detecting the network, I was trying to connect, but it just wouldn't happen. After a couple reboots of both laptop and router, it finally caught. Since then, everything's been great.Speed is usually in the 3.5-8 Mbps range, which is great, as the old router never hit higher than 4.Connection strength is awesome. Have yet to lose the signal!Range is quite a bit better than the old router. The old router wouldn't even reach the other end of the house (about 40 feet and 4 walls away), let alone the basement. With the DLink, I get 3 bars at the other end of the house and 2-3 in the basement. Can even take the laptop outside and enjoy 2 to 3 bars, with no major loss of speed!Have yet to use the shared USB port, but may try it for the printer soon. Will update if I do.All-in-all, the router is living up to expectations!
Length of Ownership: One WeekPerformance: GREAT!I've never had any issue with this device whatsoever.I've owned 1 other FM Transmitter in the past, made by iRiver.This one frankly works better. I've never heard a drop of RF interference yet. I never had any huge issue with my iRiver unit either. I just smashed it on accident (LOL)Quality of Material: Feels Cheap & Looks CheapQuality of Workmanship: AverageOverall: I'd buy it again.What consumers of FM Transmitters MUST MUST MUST remember, is that you can't judge one of these things for having a little interference. Sure, there are variances in quality as with any other product... BUT, these things LITERALLY are trying to OVERPOWER the massive wattage of the high power radio equipment at the radio stations. They won't always be successful. ANY device that operates through the open air will have SOME interference... no matter the quality. PLUS, it is ILLEGAL to output too much power on a licensed frequency! Nobody wants the FCC to jail them, so give these little devices a break!
The setup and connection was quick and painless. The documentation was excellent and the one call I made to get support for adding an older computer to the network got me up and running quickly. Using Internet Connection Sharing on W98 networking W95, W2000 and WindowsMe clients with NIC, PCMCIA and USB adapters with no problems.
I bought this webcam exclusively for using on an instant messenging device and I have to say it works pretty well. The pictures are very clear unlike others who's pictures are grainy.This camera comes with a headset and a clip for putting on a computer screen which is nice. The clip is neat and works well but the earphones are kind of weird. I ended up using another pair but the included pair has a built in microphone so if you don't have another mic use them.This webcam works well with many IM programs including AIM and MSN along with many others. I've tried it on AIM and it works extremely well. The other person doesn't even have to have a camera as long as they have some sort of a live connect option. If you can get that going you can/ or both can send videos back and forth that are just as good as sending a still picture....same nice quality.All in all it is a very good buy and I recommend it.
I've owned this printer for almost a year now (got it for $449) and I'm still on the same toner cartridge. It's the best printer I've had so far and can handle multiple formats, which is great. The duplexing is a godsend. The only trouble I had initially was with the diagnostics software, which I removed from startup (I run Windows XP). Other than that, the duplexer jammed once, so I applied some sewing oil next to the duplex feed and haven't had any trouble since. It's an awesome printer for daily use (a true workhorse). I think that if you're looking for a darker print job or a wireless printer, however, you might want to look at a different model.
I think it's a great product for my kids also for me. every software or multimedia program could work with Vmouse (also on internet, especially FLASH or animation web site). My son like it so much.... I think this is a very good gift for kids too. have fun !!!!!
I recently purchased this system from local store. It came with 3 individual packages for DVD 557 player, AVR-487 receiver and SYS 57HT speaker system. Setup not very easy, but the receiver is fully configurable. take few days to understand completely how the system works and to calibrate the sound. DVD player upconvert to 1080i and play a razor sharp pictures after tweak the setup menu. Sound amazing in my opinion. Able to produce dolby prologic II surround sound even from analog audio signal. Other audio capability include but not limited to DTS, DTS-ES, Dolby prologic II, Dolby Prologic IIx (cinema, music, etc), neural Surround. Bass deep enough to rattle your windows & wall, treble was crystal clear. Highly recommended.
Never bleeds, tip doesnt get mushy and so far, hasnt dried out, even if I dont use it every day
I purchased this from a store that was going out of business, again leary of the Audiovox line but it was cheap so I figured what the heck. Turned out to be some of the best money I could have spent, this TV has been a gem. I use it in my bedroom with my PS3 and my Apple TV and it doesn't miss a beat. Well worth the cost, and it is 1080i.
Pros:Nice bright screen. The GPS routing works great, I have not run into any problems while using it, re-calculates quickly if you go off-route. Good turn-by-turn directions. Partial 3D view of upcoming turns. Voice speaks clearly.Cons:Given this is a touch screen, the buttons on the right almost seem unnecessary, I rarely even use them. It would have made the unit a little more compact if they were removed. Another thing is no external volume control, you need to go into a couple menus to find volume. I really would have liked to see more of the often used menu options on one screen, it seems I need to drill down into different menus for things someone would use regularly. Once you get used to it, it's not too bad.Overall:For the price I don't think you can go wrong for a basic GPS unit. If you need a lot more advanced features I would look at a higher end model. This GPS does what it's supposed to do, no gripes there. The interface itself takes some getting used to. External volume control would have been nice.
This keyboard is very ergonomic, I am using it for almost one and half year, and still have some problems with the space bar.Got used to it, but probably shouldn't.Space bar requires quite a force, specially when you hit it at the upper part, the lower seems to work better, but there is a grove which is felt. It seems that the other of this keyboards had the same problem, so, maybe this is just common problem with Natural Ergo 4000. So, I don't give five stars because of it.But in general it is a very nice ergonomic keyboard, and the value is really good too.This is a bigger type of keyboard, with not very soft keys. I have smaller hands,and very soft touch. So, this keyboard is a little bit hard for me, so, if your personal ergonomy is like mine, you will struggle more on this one than on the soft ones.No, I am not grading this keyboard down because of the personal taste, I gave one star less because of unusually hard space bar. If someone has stronger finger, I can assume this would be an ideal keyboard,yet the space bar construction needs to be improved. But I really liked the curved design,and this was the reason I kept this keyboard.But my next keyboard will be soft the touch one by Logitech.
Expected more from Linksys; used in a two bedroom apartment and could not pick up a signal at the other end of the apartment. ( Fairly average size NYC apartment). Returned it and bought a Netgear router which worked much better. I'd say if you will be gaming or streaming movies in a decent size building, this might not be for you.
I received mine the other day. I've tried a few FRS, all or most have pretty much the same features. I read a few reviews &amp; researched the T6320 &amp; found that this model has all the bells &amp; whistles, whether you need them or not!I've had a chance to do a mini field test at Downtown Disney on Friday. It works great, great reception, able to send &amp; receive from other FRS. All the extra features, Digi compass, thermometer, weather channels, etc are great to have available. I don't know if I will have a need to use them all, but the digi compass is one great feature, I think it's pretty accurate. Signal strength seems pretty good, I would like to field test to see if 2 miles is possible w/ the T6320. The volume is good, seems pretty clear &amp; crisp. But the reception does get a bit garbled if the volume is set too high. Haven't tried the VOX feature yet.Ergonomics, it's a bit bigger &amp; bulkier than the T289 &amp; T6220, but it is easy to hold. But it's thinner than the T250 orFR 50/60 models. The &quot;push to talk&quot; button in the middle &amp; not a problem, easily reachable. Actually it's a good idea, you will not accidentally press it like other models w/ the &quot;push to talk&quot; on the side of the FRS. The call, mode, &amp; power button on top are also easy to get to. But I did on a couple occasions press the call &amp; mode buttons accidentally. When you have it clipped on the belt clip, this can happen. A mere annoyance, I just have to get used to where the buttons are. But when it is clipped to my backpack, no problems of accidentally pressing these buttons. It also has a &quot;lock&quot; feature, only a few buttons can be pressed, the call &amp; talk buttons.The menu is easy to understand &amp; work with. But the mode button, if you want to get to a particular item, say the weather channel, you have to scroll through a few screens. I wish it had a way to set what you would use most often, instead of scrolling to get to it.The looks of the T6320 are rugged. It seems that it can take drops &amp; work like a champ! The rubber coating makes it easy to hold on to, also the finger grooves on the sides give you a good hold. The screen is big to see what's going on, you can see all the icons that you have set for use also. A nice feature on the T6320 is you can have the clock showing the time when it is on standby mode. The battery cover fits snugly, no openings for moisture or dirt to get in. The T6220, the battery cover would push up just a bit. I've secured the battery cover w/ electrical tape. This is more of an insurance that the cover stays in place, also the tape covers the charging points, if you use Motorolas recharable kit. Doing this, those points will not corrod w/ time.The manual claims that battery life is 30-35 hrs for alkaline batteries. What I don't understand is, if you use NIHM batteries, the battery life is only 12 hrs, why? Motorola's reputation would suggest that this is pretty accurate. I carry a second set of alkalines just in case it runs out of juice.I suggest buying a Motorola arm/belt ( model 56323) carry case. I made a little hole on top of the carry case, so I can clip (using a mini link) it to my backpack. On the bottom part of the antenna, there is a hole that you can attach a lanyard through. I don't think that this is all that secure, it looks to me that eventually it will tear off, after hanging on the lanyard. The Motorola carry case hold the T6320 secure, it also adds a bit of protection if you happen to drop it. You then have the option to carry the T6320 on your arm, belt, around your neck or backpack. The belt clip that is included works great. It has a secure hold when the T6320 is clipped to it. I can use the belt clip for work use.The T6320 is pricey, but IMHO worth the money. This FRS is defintely made for outdoor use. I suggest to buy a one T289 or T6220 or T250 or T6300, &amp; one T6320, if you are in the market. This would make a great combo. The other person can communicate w/ you w/ the other FRS &amp; you can carry the T6320 &amp; know exactly your direction, weather, or temperature at all times. Whether this is necessary is up to you, but having these features will come in handy at some time. Now I'm my families mobile communications dude!
We tried three different plugs on three different iphone and it messed up the battery on two of them and the other is now turning off without warning.
I know that most of the reviews posted complained about how hard it is to get the cards in and out of the tight compartments, but that is what you want in a product that is shock-proof and waterproof that also floats. This way you know every card that's in it is definitely staying put and will be in its place.That being said, I would say, by the darn thing. You'll be glad that you did. I know I am. Hikers and nature photographers truly need this product. You can play catch with the dog with this product. Try it, but I would read the product disclaimer first before doing so. hahaha.
I love this camera. I have taken it everywhere. Up mountains in the snow, fishing in saltwater with lots of humidity and in sandy deserts. It still works as well as the day I bought it as it is durable and tiny. It even fits inside an altoids tin! Did I mention the excellent pictures it takes?
This unit is working on a satellite system driving 2 computers and a wireless Kindle. It worked well out of the box, was easy to hook up. I just followed the instructions that came on the disk and the first time everything worked perfectly. Gteat product, it exceeded my expectations! Thank You!
I really like this detector. It detects well in advance (as long as they are on) and does not cross bands with other detectors. It will go off for the occasional store but not like the cheap detectors.
i bought this camera looking for a better 1 than i had ... it works great , was priced good for the .. M/pixels , features , can be a little complicated for someone that has never used 1 , plz read the manual ...
I reviewed this product before making my purchase and agree with those that rated it highly. It installed easily, and so far, it has performed every function I have tried flawlessly. The scanner is faster than the stand alone it replaced and the print quality is very nice. Photographs are of much better quality than the printer I replaced.
I bought two sets of these to complete the connections between peripheral components and my Onkyo AV receiver. For the price ($6.49, these were a close-out purchase) I may not have been able to do better. I already own AR interconnect cables and have been pleased with it. The improvement in signal is dramatic over radio shack RCA cables. Very solid construction, works great. All my speakers and interconnects are by Audio Research.
The product shipped quickly and these cables work great. It amazes me that anyone would pay more for a simple cable that does an incredible job. I've received many compliments for the picture quality after using these cables.
This product is perfect! I bought it for my Directv and the shows look amazing! Great product at a great price.
I needed something to play my ipod mini in the car. My old transmitter that worked through the radio recently died. I decided to try the tape deck version for my honda odyssey. Sound is much more crisp, and no static, plus it is easier to work the controls of the ipod since it is now closer to the dash...the cigarette lighter is all the way on the floor which made it difficult to navigate with the radio transmitter. This a a cheap device to play your music in vehicles that still have a tape deck!
This product is not an MP3 player, nor is it a portable CD player. It is something infinitely better and more sublime. Sony made a botch of OpenMG and it was irresponsible of them to bill the NetMD units as being MP3 players, but the N505 is still a great machine, for the same reasons that Minidisc in general is a great and unique format. Read on to find out why.Minidisc players surpass portable CD and MP3 players in several aspects:It records! This MD unit and most others are capable of recording. You can't do that with a portable CD player or most portable MP3 players. You can record live or dub other sources, anytime, anywhere, with pristine quality, different sources on one MD if you want to. You can edit the sequence and content of what you record right on the MD recorder. You can record up to 5 hours of lecture or whatever on one disc. You can record, re-record, append to, resequence, or erase minidisc media up to a MILLION times, right on the MD unit. You do not first have to encode your music with a computer. You do not even need to have a computer to enjoy MD.Sound quality. Minidisc players have better digital-to-analog conversion and better headphone outputs than ANY portable CD player or MP3 player, bar none. Using ATRAC Type-R, you get dynamic range and frequency response at least as good as that of CD audio, but with the warm, smooth, humanistic qualities of good vinyl. It's actually a GOOD thing that MD transcodes other digital formats to ATRAC. ATRAC sounds better than MP3, unless you use LP4, the super-long-play ATRAC codec. ATRAC is better than MP3 at the same bitrate because it is more mature and was designed from the start to store high quality audio, not to be a low-bitrate Internet download format, for which MP3 is optimized. It is true that MP3 at 256 Kbps, at least using the LAME encoder, is generally regarded as indistinguishable from CD audio quality. ATRAC Type-R uses a higher average bit rate than that - 292 Kbps! It is, in a word, overkill. You cannot get better sound quality in a portable device. Just remember to throw away the included headphones and get some that sound decent. The included ones are junk, as one might expect from the headphones that come with a $140 MD recorder. If it came with better ones, they'd have to charge more. The N505 has the same DAC and same headphone output as the top-of-the-line model, the N1, so get some good headphones and you won't have a complaint about the sound.Stability. While solid-state players don't, even the best CD players can skip. Minidisc was designed from the ground up not to skip. You'd destroy the MD unit before you could get it to skip. It's that good. The current line of Sony MD players all have the same anti-skip protection, including the N505. It works amazingly well.Durability. MD players are smaller, lighter, and more durable than CD players. MD blanks are smaller, lighter, and more durable than CD blanks. They store just as much music as an MD, twice as much in LP2 mode, four times as much in LP4 mode (though I don't recommend LP4 for critical listening). Even though it's at the bottom of the line, the N505 feels solid.Bottom line: if you can hardly bear to leave your computer because you love your MP3 collection, fine, buy an iPod and carry your collection around with you. But if you love MUSIC and own some CDs or some vinyl, or you'd like to be able to record on the go, don't hesitate to get an MD player. The MZ-N505 is a great unit to get started with Minidisc. If you need a microphone input, get the N707 or the N1 instead. I am thrilled with my N505 and do not regret choosing it or the MD format in the least.
This product is not my first purchase of Corsair RAM nor will it be the last. Good price for a solid kit that performs as advertised. I've been running Corsair XMS in systems for years and have yet to have a module from this manufacturer fail on me. Amazon shipped it quickly and packaged it well. Very pleased overall.
As a USB hotsync cable is pretty good. I haven't any issue about doing hotsync with my Visor. It works with Visor prism also. It's an easy way to perform a hotsync at work leaving the craddle at home.
I was searching for a good price on an antenna for my Sirius car receiver. I was shocked to see I could buy an entire new system through Amazon for less money than the antenna alone from most other vendors. Amazing!
I was looking for an attractive sleeve for my 14-inch laptop, and this works out perfectly. The material is sturdy and thick for good protection, the polka dots are cute without being cutesy, and it fits my laptop well. I knocked one star off because there's a slight chemical smell to the neoprene material. I've had it for about a month and the smell has faded, though it still lingers. It was really strong when I first got it.
I purchased this to install in an 02 Audi A6. The Audi key fob is large and will not fit in this unit. You'll need to buy a smaller valet key from Audi to make this work. I suspect VW's are the same.Note that the transponder receiver is on very stiff and brittle wires which break easily - when I decided to use this on my Subaru instead, they broke, and I had to buy another unit.Next time I'm buying something locally and having it installed.
It always bugged me that I couldn't input data on my laptop as I could on a conventional PC, but I purchased this and now I can!!! Plus, it has two extra usb ports on it [and when can we not use more usb ports :) ] and it is a calculator to boot!
Voice choices are not good. Address book is difficult to use. Or else I can not figure out how to put names on each address. When asking for an alternate route - you do not get to choose which kind. Ex shortest - fastest - freeways.
I purchased NEW headphones from Amazon.Com for a grandchild. They arrived well within the estimated delivery time in brand new condition. My grandchild was very happy with the gift.
This product worked great the first time I used it. But it seems like every time I start my car the quality changes. One day its crystal clear, one day it sounds like the music is being played through a walkie talkie...Im not very satisfied with this product.
So this pretty much does what it says. Not much to review, but I will say it is very long and takes some maneuvering to stick back there.
This is a large mount for large flatscreens. The packaging is solid. It is no more cheap than any of the wall brackets that you pay a $100 or more for in the store. The instructions are clear and concise. The absolute best part about it is that it comes with just about every screw available that you might need for attaching it both to your flat screen and to your wall. I had it installed in about an hour or so.Caution.... Do not use the built in little bubble level that is mounted to the wall bracket. Get yourself either a good spirit level or use a laser level to put it on your wall. That little built in bubble level is useless.I would recommend this product over and over again. I have a 70" Sharp LED mounted to the wall now and I couldn't be more pleased.
This product fits perfectly into my 2005 Dodge Durango after I had replaced my factory stereo with an after-market one. It's stylish and it doesn't leave any voids on the sides.The little drawer space (no actually drawer, just a hole) is very handy. My new stereo has a USB port, so when I use my ipod I just place it in this hole. I also use this space to hold my remote control.The only thing bad I have to say about this product. Is the plastic part between the "hole" and the stereo is really flimsy and it looks like it is bending downward. Same can be said about the plastic rim at the very bottom. Also there is a little gap between the stereo and the plastic rim where you can see the inside metal frame. I bought a piece of car insulator, cut it, and plugged it into this gap.Other than that the product meets my expectations.
I've had this for over 24 months. It's being phased out, but it really has an incredible picture. Very film like in quality. I rate it an extreme value for the money. I project in a basement rec room. My sole caveat is that it isn't capable of handling a lot of ambient light. But the picture quality is breath taking. I'm hooked on projectors. I have a 100 inch (diagonal) picture that beats my LCD TV's. I love Blu-Rays on it.Very pleased. It gets a lot of use. First bulb lasted over 2000 hours using the AI function. Easily replaced.
If you have a Mac and operate anything above OS 9, this will crash your system and have you kicking the walls trying to figure out how to just dump the software and heave it into the trash. Even if it works it scans at about a page every five minutes. It is one of the worst purchases I ever made, confirmed by the fact that my support person told me it's on his watch list of problem peripherals and the fact that I spent--no lie--three hours on hold trying to get in touch with Umax support. I finally hung up in disgust.
My baby is almost two years, and we are getting ready for twins. We registered for another monitor with our first and then returned it. We had tried nearly every monitor until we tried this one. It has been running for almost two years and we have never had a single problem. We bought two sets and placed all the monitors on the same channel so we have one in major places around the house. We love this monitor and we will continue to use it with our twins.
Nice small keyboard and spill-proof. Could not find a wire keyboard in local stores. It was in my home in less than a week and I paid the same price as in my local store, minus tax and gas. I love Amazon!
I've had these speakers since 2003, and I have been very pleased with them. Unfortunately, these speakers are not manufactured anymore by JBL. The lows and mids are excellent and the high's are good. One thing lacking is a subwoofer in the package, but that's no big deal - add one on your own.Strongly recommended if you can find them :)
We bought this set in November 2004. In February 2006, three months after the warranty expired, the DVD player conked out. Otherwise we've been happy with the set. The VCR still works and the video and audio quality are good for the price. But because of the problem with the DVD player, we cannot recommend this model.
I've been using these for over three years now. Purchased them from multiple stores (all in the US). They always work just fine. I use them in two different camcorders. I've also used tapes form JVC and Panasonic. These work just as well as all the rest. Something I noticed about all the reviews that complain about yellow packaging is that none of them have used the tape or experienced any type of problem. I'll keep getting these. I just wish they came in the longer version.
This is a low speed USB hub.If you have Windows XP, the Parallel Port will not work.I contacted "xtendmicro" and they said that it is discontinued and they don't support it anymore.So far I haven't tried the serial port but I'm afraid it will not work either.On the other hand it just enough if you have a notebook or laptop and you don't want to invest much on a docking station to connect a keyboard and a mouse.
I purchased this agreement to cover a reconditioned DC14 Dyson vacuum. The vacuum arrived not working out of the box. The suction transfer device did not work so the vacuum only had suction on the wand part. Also the wheel lock mechanism failed to work because it appeared to be broken.I called the service company who informed me I had to return the unit to Amazon for a refund or replace. Amazon told me they could not replace the unit so I had to have a refund which I've yet to receive. Now I have a 3 year service contract for $30 on a vacuum I can't get. I wasted my money I guess.
Been operating flawlessly for 6 months now. Bought 2 of these for our bedroom as we charge ALOT of electronics, plus TV, receiver, alarm clock, etc. Seem high quality and easy to install.
Hard to argue with the price. Works fine with my iPod, my old iPhone 1st Gen, and my girlfriend's iPhone 3G. The car charger does not work with my new iPhone 3G S.
rca av camcorder video cable JVC it's goodbut unfortunately no work on my camcorder.my camcorder is old and need cable with 2 RCA conector
I bought a home that had this projector installed and we loved it. Great image - huge size, great resolution, adjustable keystone, ceiling mounted for front screen projection but it does rear screen also.Then the master bath leaked and now it is not working. This was around the same time that the lamp was dying so I still have hope when the new lamp arrives in the mail ($475.00) and we install it, it will work again.I highly recommend this unit. I recently saw another used one on ebay for a few hundred, but the listing disappeared. If that seller reads this - I am interested.Unfortunately this price is way too high given this is a used model from 2000-2004.
I ordered two of these and they were great. The only problem with these is that the little plastic tube for small spaces, is really easy to break and once its bent its useless.
I have a late 2008 Macbook Pro laptop I use mostly as my desktop computer and as a second monitor to do design work. I had bought other stands, and also one from Costco that had two built in fans that was a bit noisy but laptop would get hot at times even with the fans on and taking up one usb port. Since using this all aluminum stand, I have not had any heat issues (at least so far anyway). High quality and closely matches the stand of my Apple HD display which looks stunning.The space in front which allows you to access the button to open the laptop cover could have been wider for big fingers - which is why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars.
I have had one for 18 months, and then the power module and panel went out, they wanted $2700 to fix! more than original cost of unit and $1000 more than what you can purchase a new one for.
Folds up relatively small. Works great. I often type homework stuff or talk online/ post stuff on the internet from my palm so this really speeds things up. Really like that you don't need to plug it in because it connects via bluetooth to the palm. Definitely a good investment if you plan to write anything more than a sentence.
The Kingston Memory was just what my old laptop needed to give it new life! I replaced 1.25 gigs of memory with two sticks of 1 gig memory making my computer a real joy to use.
Just purchased last month and great results for faxing and printing. Haven't used the scanner function yet. A little noisy but not a problem. Great print quality, very fast.
I wasn't expecting A Little Friend to be like A Secret History, which I enjoyed very much. Recognizing that Tartt had only recently graduated from college when her first novel debuted, I expected her second novel to be about more mature, deeper themes.What I didn't expect is 500 plus pages of off-stage character studies, painfully boring and endless descriptions and uncalled for bigotry ". . . she did not actually believe that every word of the Bible was true . . . that, deep down, Negroes were exactly the same as white people."There appears to be an unfortunate trend these days in publishing. When a writer garners as much acclaim as Tartt did with her first novel editors become reticent to criticize. As a writer with five published books, I know how sharp an editor's pencil can be and believe me, if you are unpublished and submitting your first manuscript those pencils can draw blood. Tartt's editor apparently made the gross error of believing that his or her author's reputation would suffice and that readers are so lemming-like that books would fly off the shelves regardless of how tedious A Little Friend turned out to be.Besides the fact that I don't find old biddies and creamed chicken over biscuits very exciting, the flaws in this book are numerous and dire. Much of the story takes place off stage (the reader is told the story rather than being drawn into the story and swept away by the action that is occurring). The scenes are so convoluted with description that it is impossible to decipher what the storyteller was trying to convey, and worse, many of the scenes just seemed like colorful filler, with no real purpose in moving the story forward. Most fatal was the fact that I felt zero emotion for, nor did I identify with any of the characters.Tartt's writing is literary I suppose, and there are critics who will proclaim the brilliance of this book (sighing impatient breaths as each page heavily turns). But the fact is that she got caught up in her ego, trying to be a writer from another time and unfortunately for her, times have changed and so have readers' tastes.I can't imagine that sales will be very inspiring after word gets out how dull this book is. However, I hope that Tartt will not give up. She is talented and I would even go so far as to say that she possibly possesses genius. Hopefully she can channel the pain of this failure into the emotionally moving book that she is capable of writing.
I never thought I would write a review about bannana jacks but these are extremely poor quality. First, on two of the jacks the hex set screw stripped. Not good. Then a third hex screw after being screwed down securely just stripped and popped out. I ended up soldering all four wires in. Second, the vinyl sleeve is very cheesy. It slides up and down the jack when you insert them and it's quite difficult to grab them with enough pressure to insert them into the female end.I have never seen bannana jacks built like this and I hope I never do again. A big waste of money since there are better quality jacks out there for the same price.
Got this about 2 years ago. In this time, I have driven cross country and did not have any issues finding directions thanks to this GPS.I like to drive a lot and this has been a great help.
These DVD cases are fine, you can tell by comparing to regular ones that they are not made as well and the plastic that holds the cover is thinner than regular cases. That wouldn't really bother me so much if they didn't SMELL so bad. There is a really strong chemical smell that comes from those cases that is really nasty. Hopefully that will go away over time.Overall I am satisfied enough with this product, it is only a DVD case after all.
It is an excellent mouse. And I like the PS2 adapter, which allows us to use either PS2 or USB port.
The title pretty much sums it up. Even at 3M length, where the salesman will tell you "drop offs may occur... you NEED a high end cable like Monster" this works just fine.
The PC version works ok but if you own a Mac, you are out of luck. Major glitches of very basic uses (such as unable to upload waypoints from a spreadsheet to your GPS!! Both upload and download buttons and pulldowns send you to a download only option). It is one of the few Mac apps that will lock down your computer and not respond to force quit.The interface is bizarre. Want to find a place? - go to "Edit". Want to find a coordinate? - go to "View". Want to find customer support? - go to the back of the room.iMac 2.4 ghz OS 10.5.4, Topo 4.5.0
Once again, another problem with this DVD player. 12 months and 2 days after purchase, it just halted. I am happy to have found these other comments before I spent another pointless 30 minutes on hold waiting for Panasonic Customer Service to never answer...
I used this mount for my Garmin 60CS in a bass boat and it works OK. It isn't easy to get it into the mount if you are using external battery power due to the arrangement of the power cord. We have bounced it around pretty hard in the boat and never had it pop out of the mount. It would have been a five star if it were easy to put into the mount. It would be better if there were more room for the external power cord other than that it has been doing the job that it was designed for.
The filter was delivered on time and is very high quality. I would (and most likely will) purchase from this vendor again.
A iPod Shuffle was the number one thing on my cat's wishlist. My cat, Priya, was happy to see it christmas morning. She made it feel welcome by leaving her "markings" on it. Then she took it to the computer and begged me to set it up."Okay, Pryia, I will install the software for you," I told her."Meow(Thank you)," she answered."Oh I love you Pryia," I confessed.And then Pryia went to her litter box. So for two days I slaved away at the computer trying to get it to work and then loading the songs on it. It was pretty fun. The only problem with spending all my trying to get it to work was that I wasnt watching Pryia. So while I working on the iPod Shuffle she was mating with the next door neighbor cat, Fat Alex. So months later Pryia gave birth to the fattest kittens ever. But anyways I got the iPod shuffle to work and it helped Pryia get through labor.One Year later--> Pryia has reproudced with another cat, Crazy Mikey, she was lsitening to "Whop There It Is"I hope my review was helpfully to you.MEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOWWW-Pryia
Well, I just purchased mine today, the installation was pretty easy,and it prints to regular paper fairly nicely. I put in a glossy sheet to print a photo and I was not satisfied with the quality, it came out faded looking and was not vibrant like that I would expect from an inkjet.
I own this camera at my office. At home I tried Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000, which had an auful audio quality.The video quality of this camera is also very good. The audio/video synchronization is very good as well - no echos at all, no return sounds.Is it perfect? Maybe not; but one of the best on the market.
With other noise cancelling headphones I've had it just cancelled the outside noise i.e. a lawn mower but gave you full vol. if you wnated it. With these when you turn on the noise cancelling feature it also turns the vol. so I can no longer hear the program I was listening to on either cassette, CD, or MP3. Waste of money! Do not buy.
My only problem with these batteries are the poorly made &#34;end-caps&#34; on them. One of my small knobs that rotates on the end cap to lock it in place broke, within two weeks. Thankfully, I still had the old, worn out Canon caps and I replaced the broken cap with the much stronger and durable Canon cap.No problem since then and about $70 cheaper than the Canon brand.
Update:[ June 2011]After the swivel joints broke back in 2000 (around three years of use), I was able to easily put them back using super glue. Since then, I have purchased and used other headphones but still occasionally use the v700 headphones. It's definitely very worn out--the (replaceable) padding is cracked and the fit feels a bit loose--but, they still sound great and the joints have not broken off again. Yeah, after it was literally broken-in, they prove to stand strong with some glue on the joints--I've DJ'd with them, slept with them, and dropped them and I am still using them with joy. It's been with me for over ten years! I got it a few years after I graduated from college (DJ'd with them) and now I am almost 40 with 2 kids and, I still use them! Amazing. Now, I will use them with care.{Original "review" from 2004]When I first purchased these headphones back in 1998,I would have given these earphones 5 stars. But after around 3 years of use, the swivels broke. The swivels are made of plastic, so the first place that falls apart is the swivel joint that connects to the cups. Both left and right joints are cracking after approximately three years of moderate use. Luckily, it is still functional even with the cracks. The problem is that it is now a bit looser so it falls off from my head even more frequently. And we all know that these earphones (including the v600) are notorious when it comes to the deterioration of the padding on the ear cups. I just wish that it would last just a bit longer. I have been looking to replace these and I found the new pioneer hdj-1000 to be a possibility. It sounds just as good, it is definitely lighter and stays on the head steadier; and even though the construction is similar in that it is plastic, the swivel joints are built differenly from the V700DJs which makes me think they knew about this SONY's problem and they have found a way to prevent the joints from cracking.
Initially had problems fitting these without immediate, excruciating pain and couldn't get the firmness switches (on each ear piece) to work. No instructions, and I'm a person who wants instructions (after I struggle awhile without them).Finally figured out I have to put the headphones on before switching the tension. (OOOOHHH!) then fumble around to find the switches so I can change the tension on each ear piece. Do I wish the switch wouldn't revert back to "firm" when I take them off? You bet. But of course as with anything we do, repitition and practice will allow me to do it without thot. However, if I was to suggest an improvement, I would say improve the switch function. There are 4 choices and once the headphones are on, I don't find it easy to stop at each one. But I need loosey goosey so it works for me.As for sound, I mainly purchased to listen to brainwave recordings, as my over-the-ear buds would sometimes move around and I didn't feel like I was getting the full experience. However, my ear cuff headphones gave me a headache. The Koss Portapro is an excellent alternative for the money. I adore the sound quality and now I adore the fit -- once I figured it out. They stay firmly against my ear, yet don't give me a headache.I do use the case which seems a bit small. I really have to struggle to get the headphones in there but I suspect after a few times, the material will give a bit.And a lifetime warranty, paying for shipping only? Genius.
I know this one is $3.00 less than the flash version, but I think you'll like the quality of the pictures with the flash disposable better. You can use the flash for outdoor pictures as well as for indoor ones, and they tend to come out better. Plus you have the option of using it indoors at the end of the day. Reasonable picture quality *for the price* - if you wanna take photos for National Geographic, you'll need to pay a bit more than $6.00 for your camera! :)
I bought this primarily for the Canon SD800 IS and when I'm taking pictures on the highest quality mode possible and no flash, I can literaly take almost 2 pictures a second (not in continuous mode either!). I can put the shutter button half way to autofocus and then snap the picture and keep snapping them without fully releasing the button! I also use this card with my Canon ZR300 Camcorder. It will take a whopping 4500 pictures and an impressive 150 minutes of video. The quality is still great, tho not as good as mini DVs. I ordered it from Amazon with the super saver on shipping and they said 7-14 days, it actually got to me in 4 days (I live in Oregon). I also reccommend the Transcend 4 GB (it works VERY WELL in the SD800 IS with over 1250 pics at the highest quality). If you keep this card in your device or in the plastic case it comes with, then it should be OK when you're traveling. Even though people walk around with the cards naked in their pockets, its a BAD IDEA. With a high speed USB 2.0 SD Card Reader, it shouldn't take more than several minutes to transfer all the data(both ways). Excellent Value! Get it!
This router is really easy to setup and run. I got this router through amazon and had it shipped to my home. This is outside US so there is no support I can call. I tried to install and configure it with our local cable modem and it worked right out of the box. Very friendly. The MAC address emulation was the best thing - this router can emulate the MAC address of any network card. This came in handy with my cable modem ISP who insists on the same network card being used!
Easy to install. High quality fast transmission from all areas, with protection from intrusion from unknown devices. I've had it running 24x7 for a month now with no problems with an extensive home network of devices.
I've gone through a number of thermal bottles. I've since learned it's Thermos (Thermos Nissan) brand or nothing! I usually make a full pot of green tea in the morning (and sometimes its a full pot of coffee), but I don't like to let it sit on the coffee maker element because the continuous heat from the element quickly deteriorates the flavor, (and also the coffee maker auto shuts itself off letting my beverage get cold). I got into the habit of pouring a freshly brewed pot into a large thermos I had, and that kept both the temperature and the flavor excellently.However, the thermal bottle one day took a tumble to the floor, and being glass on the inside, it did not survive. I replaced it with a large all stainless steel (no glass) thermal bottle of a different brand, and that one didn't last a week before its seal mysteriously failed, so I had to buy another. That one too failed in less then a week, so I decided I'm going to buy an actual Thermos brand bottle.Locally, where I live, Thermos brand is unavailable in the size I wanted, they were too small to hold an entire pot of coffee, so I found one here on Amazon and bought it. The 61 Ounce (1.8 liter) will hold the entire 12 cups from a standard 12 cup coffee maker. Furthermore, if you brew a full pot, fill the Thermos, and put the lid on nice and snug, it will still be at perfect coffee (or tea) temperature and flavor, 24 hours later. (Yes, I've tried it.) As long as you have not unsealed the lid any time during that 24 hours. But of course one does not buy such a thermos to keep it full for 24 hours, that was just an experiment for my own curiosity. It will keep your beverage nicely hot, or cold throughout the day, so you wont have to keep on the coffee maker element, and ruin the flavor.I'm very satisfied with this product. I've had it for a couple of months now and it is still doing what thermal bottles are supposed to do, and it does it exceedingly well.
I bought this card after a terrible experience with the NV3000. I am writing this review to state that, contrary to my review on the NV3000, this card really does what it says. It will produce a true 30fps on each channel at 740X480 resolution with the highest available video quality setting.The software for the NV5000 is the same as the NV3000, and I like it. After using for a while, I find it to be easy and quite polished.IF you are thinking about putting together a surveillance system around this card, you should realize that this card is fairly picky about the hardware. For the most part, it is compatible with Intel chipsets only, and only older ones at that. It won't work with my new Sandy Bridge setup. It won't work with anything with a VIA chipset, which means pretty much all of AMD products. There is a document available from Avermedia that details the compatible hardware that has been tested. It is a grab-bag of motherboards and chipsets from a handful of different companies, but the most recent motherboards that they support are those that first came out to support the Pentium D series. Maybe it will work with other motherboards, or maybe not. This is why it doesn't get the whole 5 stars. My plan of running my DVR on older motherboards I had laying around is not panning out because none of them are compatible.As I also discussed in my NV3000 review, the Avermedia website is horrible. You will never find what you are looking for there. Fortunately, I found another surveillance website that had links to the Avermedia software and docs. If you search around for it, you'll probably find it too.
For the nomical price of this printer, I am extremely pleased with the printer. It prints pictures wonderfully clear. The print cartridges last a lot longer than any other printer I have used. In sum, this was definitely a worth while purchase.
Not all rechargeable batteries are created equal. I have used many different brands in different quantities of rechargeable batteries, with various mAh ratings and found that Lenmar performs. It outlasts many major brands that claims a higher mAh rating without spending $$$ on the name. Do yourself a favor, if you purchase batteries use them right away and if they don't last long (within reason), return them. I've wasted a lot of $$$, hopefully I can save you some.
I purchased this high speed router for a dedicated satellite internet connection. The unit provides one SSL outbound connection which is almost useless. The unit will not autosense the modem connection speed either 10 or 100 Mbps. The manufactures solution is to put an ethernet hub between the router and the ethernet modem. (what kind of a fix is that) Not what I would consider top of the line from Netgear. I would not recommend or sell one of these to any of my other customers.
I had this camera for years before it was stolen and I replaced it with a digital Canon SLR. I am still amazed at the abuse I put my Rebel 2000 through. It has a nice light body, a great auto feature, and easy-enough to use manual functions. And because of the popularity (and rightly so) of digital these days, you can pick one up for a fantastic price, even brand spanking new.
If you have a digital camera and want to print out your favorite photo (either off your flash card or off your hard drive) you'll love this little machine.Prints on 4x6 paper (reasonably priced). Will print all thumbnails off your flash card and number your photos so you can choose which enlarged photo you want. You can print sizes smaller and the photo quality is excellent for the price. Rather quick print and VERY quiet during printing, VERY easy set up with useful software tools. Out of the box and hook up quick, VERY NICE.
Before I purchased this device, signal strength for my laptop shifted between Low-Very Low-No Signal. After installing this device, signal strength shifted between Very Good-Good-Low. I can also get signal from anywhere inside the house, and out on the back porch. I highly recommend this product.
My son is very happy with this product. It seems to work very well.
The charger came not working and package was taped. But they sent 4 batteries to compensate for a non working charger that could not charge the new batteries!!!!!
It worked OK for about two weeks, then the music I had loaded onto it started skipping and popping. Songs even began to disappear! I tried to reload music and noticed mysterious unremovable files and folders in the player. Finally the firmware that runs the player crapped out. When I tried to find the firmware on Sansa's website it had been discontinued or made unavailable. So this all was an $85 education in hard knocks. Never again will I buy anything made by Sansa.
I've used it to make calls and have used it on Skype to test the sound quality, and they both sound great. For the price you get a sturdy headset that exceeds my expectations.
I find it funny to read some of the (few) bubbly reviews from people whos drives are working fine. I would love to be there to see how quickly their attitude WILL change when they experience a problem with their drive and TRY and resolve it with QPS. They are in for a treat.
I have had my portable DVD for about a year and a half now without one problem. This is a great product if you are a constant traveller as I am. This is also a terrific product if you have to travel with kids. The only downside of this product is that the little speakers and even when you use the headphones the volume just is not there. Other than the sound this is a great product.
Easy to connect and use. I'm running my zune straight through a tube amp powering Klipsch book shelve speakers and the sound is amazing. Remote works great and it's got a magnetic backing. If you have decent audio equipment at home than this is a must for every Zune owner and at 70% off, you'd be foolish not to.
Better than dealing with Konica-Minolta - better description, better price, better shipping, and you know that you are dealing with a company who stands by what they sell. A pleasure doing business with you, Amazon.
I love this camera. I get great pictures in all kinds of light, indoors or outdoors, flash or no flash. The pics are crisp and capture every detail (even stuff you don't know you're shooting!). I've had professional quality results when taking portraits. The LCD screen is a good size and the photo options are alot of fun. Even the video feature is pretty good, with a better than expected mic range. I reccomend this camera every chance I get!
This player is good for my gardening job because it was light and didn't get in my way. My main complaint is that despite the claim that it could hold over 2 hours of music, I only got about and hour and seven minutes with the base 64 mb of memory filled up. Because of this, I'm going to have to buy a memory expansion card (another 50 or so bucks). You don't want to use the included ear buds for a long time either, as they make your ears hurt after a while.
I have already sent two back; Planet Waves should have discontinued the coiled feature on their 10-foot version, and kept the 20" version coiled, more useful imo!I want a 20-foot coiled one like the one in the pic; they changed to a strait cable, consider yourself warned.
I have read all of the reviews here and was sceptical about getting this product. I have had it for about a month and so far nothing has gone wrong. I had gotten concerned about the unit because the mechanical noise (from the drive itself) was alittle bit loud, so I thought about returning it and getting a differant brand. I bought a AMW, which was mechanically quieter, but the speakers were horrible and the picture wasn't as good. I returned that one and bought a cool Poloroid one with a swivel screen. The sound out of that one was awesome, but the picture quality sucked. I took that one back too. I played with a bunch more at the stores and decided that none of them really had the picture quality that this one had unless I wanted to drop a bunch more money. This one has a good price, good sound, and an awesome picture. My only gripe is the mechanical noise when loading, but it gets quieter when the movie plays. Sounds like if you can get a good one of these, this is the one to get, especially for the cost/value ratio.
These memory sticks are the perfect upgrade for Intel MacBooks. I bought these for my friend as a present, and after I installed them for him he was amazed at how fast his white MacBook is running. I recommend Kingston because they are one of the tops in the memory field, I have never been disappointed with there product and it comes with a lifetime guaranty.
You can certainly find tv wall mounts that are better built than this one, but what can you really expect for one as cheap as this is? The tilting function is fine, just with a 27" tube tv, you'll find yourself driving screws into the plate at the angle you want it so it won't tilt all by itself. Not a great feature on this wall mount because of how cheap the materials are. Other than that, my tv is still hanging on the wall and I advised my wife, if you're going to turn the tv on or off, please use the remote - let's not upset the fragile limb the tv hangs on.
My purpose of buying this camera is to shoot nocturnal animals with adequate budget. First time I saw DSC-H9 on the web, I thought this was the one. This camera must allow me to take IR shots with no difficulty.But I was wrong. All that in the photo I had taken were gloomy ambiguous. I tried a lot of things, and finally decided to buy an IR flashlight to assist my shooting.As a point-and-shoot digital camera, the resolution is poor compared to today's standard.
Great product which is very easy to use and provides some great steady shots when walking or panning. The only (minor) thing I can say is it doesn't fully balance right, so you have to keep a hold of it with both hands for your shots, so adding a zoom/focus control to one of the handles will be my next purchase.
I moved from a Canon A80 to the S3 and enjoyed the trip. The controls were familiar so I felt right at home, but it was like going from a fine little Ford to a Ferrari. Everything was faster, sharper, and better. Even the feel of the camera in your hand was more natural. Lastly, photo settings are far harder to accidentally reset on the S3 for which I am very grateful.
I use this lens with the Canon A710IS. It turns out, this is a pretty generic closeup lens (not specific to the Canon compact digicams); it is compatible with a lot of lenses. It works fine with the full 6x zoom on this camera (210 mm equivalent).With natural lighting, this lens gives great results. At closest focus with max zoom (about 7 inches), the field of view is about 1.4 inches across (compared to around 7.5 inches across at same distance without the lens, where you'd have to use 1x; or, with 6x zoom, you'd get about 4.1 inches across at closest focus, about 22 inches away). The result can be stunning detail of small critters. I take a lot of small-critter close-ups, and I find this lens most useful for the skittish ones (spiders, flies, butterflies). But if the subject will hold still for you, you can do better without this lens, using 1x (no zoom), with a field of view about 1 inch across at about 1/2 inch from the subject; but, at that distance you often have a problem with the lens casting a shadow over the subject. Bottom line: If you have the Canon A710IS or similar camera this lens makes a huge difference and is well worth the money (especially with the A710IS where closeup ability is the greatest weakness).I use this lens only with maximum zoom setting. If you go down to 1x (35 mm equiv.) this camera lets you go into macro mode, but it gives a field of view about 2.1 inches across at 1/2 inch from the subject. Not good!A word of caution. After blowing a bunch of photos using this lens, I figured out that even if the camera shows you a green "OK focused" signal, it will *still* be blurry unless you hold the camera between about 7 and 10 inches from the subject. So, in practice, you will want to take several shots at different distances to make sure you get within the zone where focus is sharp. Also, it is very hard to see if you have the right parts of the critter in focus, so throw in a few extra shots for that too. But, it is all worth it to get a couple of sharp close-ups. One thing that helps is the relatively speedy focus of this camera, so you can take the shot before your hand sways out of the plane of focus.There is no vignetting whatsoever with this lens at any zoom setting (unlike the 1.75x teleconverter). However, a rather significant drawback is the shadowing the adapter causes in flash photos. It is not a sharp-edged shadow, in fact it creates more of a linear gradient, darkest at lower right and brightest at top left. Happily, many closeups will be of tiny subjects anyway that still occupy only a small portion of the image, so once you crop the image, the shadowing gradient is pretty subtle. I got several excellent photos of this kind already. However, when you want to keep the whole image (e.g. a close-up of lichens over a rock), the shadowing will ruin the photo, unless perhaps used as an added subtle fill-flash. This is a shame, because with a working distance of 7-10 inches provided by this lens, you could imagine some really great flash photography otherwise. (Normally the problem with flash with point-and-shoot close-ups is it is too bright.)The most convenient way to use this lens will be keeping it threaded onto the adapter already; you can then pop the whole thing on and off the camera very quickly. Unfortunately, only a standard filter-box is provided with this lens so you'd need to find a larger container to hold it together with the adapter.Incidentally, if you try (carefully, loosely!! so the lenses don't touch) combining this lens with the 1.75x teleconverter for the A710IS, the results are: Field of view about 3 inches across at 31 inches distance (farthest), or 2.5 inches across at 19 inches distance (closest focus). Probably not worth doing.One nice feature of this closeup lens is it has 58 mm threads on both sides, so you can add a polarizing or other filter on top. In fact, once you have the $20 adapter that is required for this lens (for A710IS), you can add 58mm filters for everyday use even when not using add-on lenses -- that was a nice surprise!
Upgraded from a netgear-g router to resolve issues with the distance. The neighbor gets a great signal as well. Easy setup, the restrictions work great (The kids hate it). I've run Battlefield 2142 from three systems without a problem. I had some issues with it locking up with PSK2 security but changed it to WEP and have not seen a problem since.
As I'm not a big user of a flash this one is fine. It definately increases the distance of the on camera flash and does have a bounce head. I feel for my needs this will be good.
I purchased this external drive after my last external drive failed me wiping out my itunes library and most of my data. Now that drive is decorating my shelf with its dust, and this new spiffy drive is working like a charm. It really is plug and play. I loaded it, and it just worked... Awesome. The large capacity means I can get my iTunes library, my recorded shows and hard drive loaded on it with room to spare. Thanks my book.
This compact system delivers a sound that is definately not compact. The bass is unbelievable from this little thing and so crystal clear.
I have both the 4GB and the 1GB drives. I have had no problems with either for the six months of owning them. I forgoed all of the cryptic software and formatted the 4GB to NTFS which I keep data files on. With the 1GB I formatted to FAT32 and keep mp3 music files on. The rubber caps stay on fine and are very secure. They have very high speed data transfer which is better than my 256MB San Disk Cruser Mini has. I would highly recommend buying the Corsair Flash Voyager. Oh and they have a 10 year warranty so how can you go wrong!
These cable were a great buy for the price. The quality was excellent and would recommend them for any HDMI requirement.
I rec'd the lens and have been using it ever since. I was told by a college professor who teaches us digital photography that this was a must. It will protect your actual lens and enhance our pictures. I feel it is doing both!
If you are only going to buy one lens for your 20 or 30D then buy this lens. I haven't seen a better general purpose lens out there.The EF-S 17-85mm takes great photos, especially in an action oriented situation where you need to run around a lot and get a variety of different shots at different distances.Some have complained that the lens is overpriced. I agree that for the price, it would have been nice to get a hood and carry bag thrown in, but I can say that Canon has impeccable warranty service. I got sand inside my lens and the autofocus quit while I was shooting photos of military helicopters landing in Iraq.I got the lens repaired and shipped back to me within 30 days - in Baghdad in the middle of a war. I was able to speak to a human tech fairly easily and they even replaced something I clearly broke through heavy use that wasn't covered under warranty. The repaired lens works perfectly.If you're looking for a reasonable alternative on a budget try this lens: Sigma Zoom Super Wide Angle AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro Autofocus Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasBear in mind that if you have issues and you're using non-Canon lenses on a Canon body, the support you can get from Canon will be limited.
Great OEM cartidge for the P Touch. Makes me file cabinet look professional and the cost is very reasonable. Highly recommend this!
Great. So it's offered at $$$ but "can't be shipped outside the US". Is this bloody-mindedness or down to the fact that the charger would launch itself into space with our UK 230 volt supply voltage? (Who cares - I can buy a cheap charger here).My alternative is to buy a "Backpack" from Amazon UK. But wait - it's only a 32Mb unit and the cost is *twice* that of the 64Mb unit!Nah. I think I'll just buy a cheap Taiwanese MP3 player and trash this American junk. That seems to be the way the world is going.
I bought one for my 72y old mother who lives in Egypt and installed it for her when I was there last month. It worked perfectly and she loves its ease of use and features. It is wonderful as an internet and email device, period. You should not expect any more. If you want to sync your palm, use your computer! The only annoying part is that it wants to update online everytime you unplug it and plug it back in. The Scribble and record email functions are neat and fun for the grandchildren.
I've used portable players - mostly iPod/Phone based for a few decades. Have to say, all things considered, the Grado's do the job for me better than anything else out there. I have tried various in-ear units (too much peripheral/motion noise and discomfort for me), ear buds like the Std iPod versions and more expensive/complex ones and a large variety of headphones. I think the modern Bose portables (I've owned 2) do have the very best overall sound. However, these are of course expensive (overpriced I think) and have the issue of all headphones for year round commuting/walking. I usually wear some kind of hat and it is just difficult to manage particularly in Winter. So I decided to look into something that would not have the "on head" issues. The Grado's fit the bill in this regard with an excellent behind the head design - best in my experience. The Grado's sound is also really excellent and certainly on par with the Bose w/o an actual "head to head" comparison. It is full, rich, very clear and also efficient/loud. My current player is an iPhone 4 and I find the volume level using the Std ear buds to be unacceptably soft and indistinct. After several months of daily use listening to Jazz,Hard Rock,Chill/Electronica, Classical, etc I'm very pleased with the Grado's sound and no complaints at all. I also wanted to wait a bit to write this review to give them time to break. This of course is the other problem with portable corded sound equipment - failure of the cord, connections, plug, etc. The Grado's are still at 100% and I have no inkling of any potential problems coming up. I would highly recommend the Grado's and for me they really deliver the best overall portable listening/use experience I've had.
About seven years ago my older sister bought this for me for a Christmas present and I, being about 10, just picked the coolest looking one at Best Buy. If I recall correctly, I think she bought this for $200. I was no audiophile then, but I just remember blasting the music into my little ears.Jump to now, and I'm hooking it up via AUX to my laptop. Still no audiophile, I have no amp yet, but the sound is pretty intimidating.The mids are clearly present, and I can hear the pristine tsh-tsh's of crashes and hi-hats. The bass drivers shape the sound really well, and you really feel it without any distortion at higher volumes. However, it does tend to overwhelm the other ranges.This set will play any kind of music well, but it really shines in bass-heavy music. I'm playing Fight Club's OST right now with The Dust Brothers and it feels great. Conversely, Wilco still shines in all its glory. I recommend these for parties though for the bass's danceability.It's a pretty good set and I'm glad I still have these around.
This charger cable exactly fit my Sansa, to replace my lost one. It was just what I needed.
When I bought a new graphics card and added some RAM, I also asked the salesperson (bought this at a reasonably high end custom PC parts store) for the quietest fan they had since I was hoping to have the PC running in the same room as I watch TV, play games, listen to music, etc. Unfortunately, when I got the system home and fired it up, there was a distinct hum. I was very disappointed, since I was hoping for a near silent PC. I'm now looking up reviews online for better fans. Basically threw away about $60 with 3 fans.
Nothing subjective here. The product either works(5)or it doesn't(1). This worked and the price was right(5).
These are great little speakers, and work right out of the box. Good price also.
I bought this flash to do a wedding in May. I did a test shoot and I am pleased with the range and settings available. It has all the features of the more pricey units and I think it does a superior job. I have yet to get it into a studio but I would imagine it would do just fine as a slave.
No problems installing this wall mount. Easy for 1 person, provided you can lift your TV by yourself.If you buy the "security" model, don't lose the Allen Wrench!
I agree with the other favorable reviewer here. This is the only pair of headphones that I don't have to even think about while active (I've tried them all- Apple, Bose, Sony, I have close to a dozen). It takes getting used to putting them on but I can do it one handed while carrying a baby in the other. Bonus for those parents out there- the lasso system makes it very hard for a young child to pull them off (no I don't care for my child with headphones in but if you're going for a walk in the stroller you have to carry the baby at some point!). I too mourned the fact that I couldn't find them for sale any more (I bought my pair in ~2003)... until I found them here. Philips quality sound and durability make them well worth the price.
That's some good reviews but were written 2005. I bought this printer early 2007 but let me provide a viewpoint if it is still a value product after two years.RX620 used to be the highest end photo all-in-one in Epson line up a few years ago. From my point of view it still retains its unbeatable value.Many advantages have been pointed out by other reviews. So I will add only some value points less mentioned.1. Photo print quality is superb. This is all-in-out but its photo is as good as photo printer. There is a Photo Impact software that make printing photo very easy.2. Copy quality is excellent. And you can choose to do color or b&w; copy.3. Scan quality is as good or even better than stand alone scanner. Supplied software is easy to use.4. Text quality is not as good but it's ink jet. You just cannot expect laser quality. I have a laser printer so I have no problem with this issue.5. Even the text quality is not as good, sometimes you will appreciate it. For example, when printing coupon, it just look realistic. Well it's not saving money to print coupon in color. But once you did it, you will get addictive because it's so beautiful. And when I said text quality is not as good, it's not always bad. For example, the color copy of passport is a lot more realistic than B&W; laser copy even comparing the text part.6. You can still buy cheap third party ink cartridge. I did that and that's no compatibility issue at all. It's nearly impossible to do that for newer models. All printer vendors start to has chip to block 3rd party cartridge. RX620's ink cartridge has chip, but it's for capacity reporting only.There is sometimes some gems in the lower costs printers. I have used so many, about more than ten printers in past 3~5 years, laser and inkjet included. I would say Brother's HL-1440 B&W; laser is one of them, and Epson RX620 is another one. Anyway, I really like this printer.
It works most of the time for me. If your hands get very chapped it doesn't recognize your fingerprint. Also, be careful when you delete your temp files and cookies....on some computers you have the option of deleting all cookies, temp files, saved information, etc...it will delete your saved passwords for this unit. I have to refer to my typed password list when it decides not to work so don't rely on it to remember your passwords and keep a seperate written list close by.
The remote control is poorly designed and the console controls and indicators make this VCR difficult and confusing to operate.The remote control is backlit only behind 6 buttons, the 6 buttons that are specially shaped (making them easy to find in the dark) and most commonly used. Less commonly used buttons are arranged poorly, such as the &quot;slow&quot; button a row above and to the right of the &quot;slow speed&quot; buttons, next to the VCR+ button, which pops up a blue screen to enter a VCR+ number and requires another key sequence to escape from.The play/stop/rewind/fast-forward buttons are laid out in quadrants on the remote. On the console, the play/PAUSE/rewind/fast-forward buttons are laid out in the same manner. The stop/eject button is off to the side. The console has a Menu button, but since the remote control quardant is needed to program, the console buttons make programming difficult (Stop, the bottom button on the remote, is the &quot;down-arrow&quot; and is off to the left side on the console, while the bottom bottom button on the console, &quot;pause&quot;, does nothing).There is an eject button on the REMOTE! It is in a prominent location at the top, and is taller than many of the other buttons. I cannot tell you how many times we have accidentaly ejected a tape when trying to pause it.The on-screen status display automatically turns off 10 seconds after you press any button, which is useless if you are rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape and want to stop it by watching the timer. If you press the &quot;status&quot; button on the remote, the display again times out after 10 seconds, so rewinding a tape to a specific point requires much dexterity and quick reflexes.If rewinding when &quot;memory mode&quot; is turned on, the VCR will slow down to a near stop when 3 minutes from 0:00, and will not allow you to stop or play or even eject until it completes rewinding.The only way to check a &quot;program&quot; is to review each and every program in sequence, without even being able to scroll backward in the list, only forward.The current VCR mode (&quot;PLAY&quot;, etc) replace the time display on the console for a few seconds whenever the mode changes. This is mostly useless, since the mode is also displayed onscreen. However, missing from the console display is the current channel, and if reception is not perfect, the on-screen status disappears, so you cannot see the current channel.The remote control has many buttons that switch functions when in TV mode, but are completely useless with the TV. These include play/stop/etc, TV/VCR, pause, and more. The mode buttons for TV, VCR, and CABLE are directly below the MUTE button and the numeric pad, so are very easily pressed by accident. In addition, since the sequence to program the universal remote is MUTE-TV-NUMBER-NUMBER, or MUTE-VCR-NUMBER-NUMBER, it is EXTREMELY common to accidentally reprogram the remote, rendering it useless until reprogrammed correctly.The picture and sound quality seem to be satisfactory.Also, as another reviewer pointed out, it is extremely NOISY. This machine is in my bedroom and wakes my wife up when performing any action (rewinding, stopping, beginning to play, etc).
Works fine with my DELL notebook. I bought it for my Samsung but was not compatible. Please make sure that you run the Memory model selection tool from a memory manufacturers' web page.The price is so damn good. but the shipping got delayed.
When this item arrived, it did not work. None of the buttons on the front worked, tuner did not work, volume control did not work. I returned it for an exchange and it's been about 2 weeks and I've heard nothing back. Hopefully it eventually arrives. Hopefully it works.
For several years, this has been my favorite multiband pocket radio. It recently has been bumped from that position by the Kaito KA1102(see my review on the Kaito). Both receivers offer excellent AM FM and Shortwave performance, including STEREO to earphones.The choice between the two radios hinges on features, price and desire for ease of use.Sangean offers Long wave reception, Kaito does not.Kaito has Single sideband mode (for Hams), Sangean does not.Humane alarm of Sangean is less "jarring".Sangean in MUCH easier to use/Manual is easy to understand.Kaito is cheaper but feels more solidly built.Sangean has rotary volume control, Kaito has up/down buttons."batteries included" on Kaito (NiMH rechargeable).Both are pretty amazing for their size!!!
This cable does not fit the M130 as promised it will not charge it becasue it doesn't even fit it!
Clarity is good. It is the size of the Minolta A2 camera. 86mm outside (for your filters) verses 49mm normal. You extend the camera to maximum zoom, lock it in place with macro slide, go into menu mode (function-menu), tab 5 and select telephoto lense.The magnification is 1.5 times what the A2 already gives you. 3rd parties provide 2 times and 3 times lenses for half this price (grumble).I'll have fun learning how to use it with the camera!
My girls and I were very disappointed to discover that one of the handsets did not work. I returned it and did not have any problems with the return process. It was very easy.
Be warned that expertise in networking is not enough to make this work. The configuration wizard does not fill in the configuration the way it says it does. Therefore, even if you know what you are doing, be prepared to play with the settings for a few hours....
We bought 2 of these for each of our children for our vacation. The first couple of runs it worked great, although it was plugged it. Our last trip we wanted to test the battery length and unfortunately it failed miserably. The kids were using one machine that died about 1/2 hour after it started, then we needed to plug it in for it to work. It also had a difficult time reading our dvd+r and kept stopping in the middle of the segments. I used the other machine and it died about 20 minutes after I started it and did not work properly even after I plugged it in. I was not able to get the monitor to show any picture after it starting again, just sound. And after several attempts of following the directions, it finally wouldn't turn on at all. Needless to say, we are returning.
Ordered on the 10th, and got it on the 15th. IT DOESN'T COME WITH A USB CABLE....
These were a waste of money. Sony put out its first high definition camrecorder I believe in 2005. Our previous digital camrecorder was beyond the extended warranty when the heads went. We paid $1799.00 on sale for the HDR_HC1 and I am still using it today. The picture quality is fantastic and on our last vacation to Spain in 2010 I chose a picture to enlarge thinking it was from my Nikon only to be very disappointed. I could not blow it up super large because it came off the HDR-HC1 which has a 2.8 pixle count. The camrecorder has been with us when the elementary schools have let out for spring vacation in 2006, 2008, and 2010. Three time to Spain. The lens may have made it with our luggage, but I don't ever remember using them. I did not see much of a difference when I tested them at home. The Sony lens on the camrecoder is so good I didn't think it worth compromising.
I've been using my monitors for 3 years and is still works great. =)
It works! However I ordered two Wizards, one failed out of the box. Refund was simple, no shipping charges.
Hey, what can you say about a hard drive cable. The thing either works or it doesn't. The end plugs seem secure. The price is right. No problems.
This is my second Ipod and I gotta say im really impressed. The menus are attractive and the whole thing over all is nice to look at. It is very easy to use. You don't even really need an instruction book. Playing videos does take a lot of the battery life but its a fair trade for video that looks this good. I would definately tell anyone out there that if they are looking for a new Ipod, this is the one to buy.
I purchased a Kensington International Travel Plug and got a recommendation that the Monster MP OTG400 BK Outlets to go Power Strip was a good purchase to go with the Travel Plug. Based on the fact that the two were recommended together, I purchased the Monster MP Outlets to Go, only to discover when I had received the items that there is NO WAY to plug the Power Strip into the Kensington Travel Plug. This made my purchase of the Power Strip pointless as the whole idea was to be able to plug in multiple items at the same time when traveling internationally. I was very disappointed.
So very disappointed. The connections are poor. The cord that enters the USB adapter is already separating from the wire. Wire is now exposed.I do not abuse anything - this is a very poorly made piece of equipment.The idea is to use this with a LAPTOP - thus there is some movement required from time to time. This fan will NEVER last.I'm so disappointed. I won't be ordering from this company again and don't recommend anyone doing the same.
This is a good tool for crimping regular RJ45 connectors and does work on the Ones we bought with it, but the best tool is the expensive one made for the connectors we bought. See my other review for the connectors.
el producto llena mis expectativas, llego a tiempo, recomiendo al vendedor, producto de buena calidad. no tengo quejas al respecto.
I've already built a few of my own PCs in order to get the speed and capabilities that I want but I've never managed to build one as cheaply as the price I paid for this pre-built beauty. Only minor reconfigurations were needed to adapt this to my specs. The graphics card was an upgrade-must and cost less than $60. I despise McAffee and/or Norton so removing the default AV and pre-loaded/useless software teasers was annoying but now the machine is clean and running exactly what I want. So far it's quiet, fast, reliable and still upgradeable.The Vista needed the SP1 once I got everything up and running but overall I'm impressed by the agility of this PC. I bought it for only $349 (case, keyboard/mouse) and I STILL can't price out building my own using the same specs this one came with at the same price. Plus, I think I bought the last one in stock! Great Deal!
This polarizer is being used on a Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens. It removes glare from water and darkens the sky as it should. I don't see any problem with this polarizer.
Perfect product just not compatible with our cable co. Company was outstanding in offering a generous refund! Would repeat business. Thank you
I will post a second review in a few weeks after I recieve the product. I did tons of reasearch before choosing this item. Statistically this palm is WOW. So small when folded/unslided or what ever. Yet the second you slide it out it is the size of texas. the only thing is that it should have flash memory like the t5.PalmOne has really out done themselves I have a large knowledge of software and hardware. I have tried Pocket Pcs, Dells, Sonys, and I have also tried palms and statistically I would recomend this product to ANYONE. The only downsider is that in my opinion it is slightly overpriced for a handheld.Its price should be $280.00 at a maximum. But that didnt stop me fro buing one. Its 52 Mb user available internal memory isnt bad. I think the bluetooth is pretty handy to conect to other pdas and pcs.
I recently got a Lexmark Z23 printer when I bought my new iMac. The printer works very well. However, you should know that in order to get a good solid black, you need to have the black cartridge. The color cartridge (10N0026) will provide a nice black, combining the magenta, cyan and yellow. But the black cartridge is almost mandatory for any real depth to your graphics. Or a clean type treatment.
I've had this for almost 2 years now. Picture quality varies with the auto focus function, however overall they come out good. It is definitely heavy and there other much lighter SLR's around. I've seen certain 35mm compact cameras that can compete with this camera in terms of picture quality. If you are lloking to buy a "true" SLR camera then you should probably choose something else. If you want a easy to use, good SLR type camera then this is a great buy.
This PCI adapter does its job! very nice.I bought this adapter to use Focusrite Saffire Audio Interface and it works Great!
All tapes were defective; I had to throw them all out. What to do weehen Amazon sells defective product? Since they weren't all tried immediately, there was no quick way to judge quality.
After much research I decided to purchse this model GPS. I have used it for a couple of weeks and find it to be excellent. With the exception of some real local road anomoles it is very, very accurate. I would highly suggest this unit for all.
If you want a turntable to last for years, just go for it. Technics is the brand. It is very well designed and constructed. The sound quality is excellent. I run my turntable for more than 1 year and I don't have any negative point to raise. You get what you pay for. There is no miracle when choosing cheaper units, you might be disapointed.
I had a 1st generation shuffle and upgraded to a 60gb video which I adore! However, I found that whenever I went running I was stealing my old shuffle back from my daughter. I bought this shuffle for my husband and fell in instant love with it. I really like how portable it is and you can't beat being able to just clip it onto your clothing. No arm straps, no more lanyards. So now I have the 60 gig for my entire library of music and videos and the shuffle for exercise.
I don't know why people don't like Giottos stuff, this head seems to be fairly nice for a small one. I bought it to replace a Trek-Tech magnetic ball head, which I don't like.
I do some part time studio recording and I know these headphones are absolutely incredible. They1. block out more sound than most noise cancelling headphones2. have incredible bass response3. have inredible clarity4. look intense5. are intense6. sound intenseunfortunately, they are a little heavy, so they aren't for the weak necked. I would reccomend this to any man who operates his own studio and needs some solid phones to monitor his work.
I got these V-Moda earbuds about 2 weeks ago as a replacement for the same old pair of $10 Philips earbuds I've been buying from Wal-Mart and Rite-Aid for the past year and a half or so. I wanted something that would give me great sound quality, but wouldn't break my bank. I use my headphones mostly for my iPod, which I usually listen to on the school bus in the morning and in the afternoon.These couldn't be better at $25. They were a little hard to get used to at first, only because I'm not used to this type of earbud, but once I got used to the feel of them, they are so comfortable. The silicone fittings are great. For such a small earbud, they are fantastic at isolating sound while not having to be turned up too loudly, which is great for my bus rides. The bass is great, although at times it can be slightly overpowering depending on the song. I personally made some adjustments to the treble on my EQ, but some people like that type of overpowering bass, so maybe you won't feel the need to make any adjustments at all. These are definitely a great option for the hip-hop and rap fans out there.Overall, I would say these are about a 4.7. There are only slight cons, such as the bass can be a bit much in some songs and they can be difficult to get in your ears if you're not used to this type of earbud. Once you find that sweet spot though, you'll never want to take them out. These earbuds are awesome.
This is my first experience with a password protected USB drive, so I am not sure how it compares with other brands.This Verbatim drive is very slim and fits very well in very cramped spaces behind the computer. No problems using in different computers. It comes preinstalled with VSafe-100, a program that allows you to partition your drive into public and private (password protected) zones. Beware that you have to decide this partition in advance, because any reformatting will erase everything you have in the drive. It gives you ample warning, though. The public zone works very well. Transfer of documents from main computer to USB drive occurs very fast.A few drawbacks: You cannot log into the private zone if you have a document open from the public zone. Essentially you cannot access both zones at the same time (I guess that is a safety feature). I felt that in the private zone, it is much slower. Also when switching between private and public zone, it takes a while, so be patient.I love the size (2GB) which allows me to carry huge files with me, and I love the slim, red design as well.
Aight...this thing is jst AWESOME. 10 min and i'm up and running. Much better than the Linksys ones I used before, which require waaaay too much effort and are jst plain ugly. With this one, i plugged the cables in (my and my sister's comps) and then restart them, went to WinXP Network wizard, restart, boom. I'm up and running. My sister was more than happy. The can of Sardines is the best wired router I have used. It's worth the money, especially at this low price.
This is the perfect backpack for my camera and lenses and everything I need. It is heavy when completely full but it is just great to have everything in one place and I can just grab it and be off on another adventure. Looks great very durable and excellent price.
Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Shortwave RadioI was amazed by the product and the service. My only complaint:I had to use a US address, and luckily I have relatives there, I don't see why you couldn't deliver it overseas.
Received the product within scheduled time and neatly packaged. I will deal with them in future.
Keep restart when play VCD, freeze when play MP3.
We have had this printer for over 20 months now and I figured that it was enough time to test it before writing about it :)When I originally went to buy a photo printer the CompUSA store that I was in had an HP Rep there for the Christmas to answer questions about their product lines. Being that I have worked on and with computers for many years we had a pretty good no-BS discussion. Eventually I asked him what printer he would buy if he had his choice and was going to use it for his personal or family use. This was the one he selected. It was a little more expensive than some of the others, but not the most expensive photo printer that was on the shelf. So we talked a bit more and I decided to go with it.It should be noted that we generally use HP premium paper and HP photo paper for our printing. After testing other brands I can testify that if you want to get the best out of this printer then go with the HP paper. It is a little more expensive but the quality of your printout shows when you need it most.When printing small pics on 4x6 sized photo paper you cannot tell the difference from what you get at a local Wal Mart (or whatever). If you print a lot of black and white pictures this thing does them beautifully. Large color photos are also excellent but as some reviews have noted that there is a slight curling sometimes near the edges on no-border printing (that prints all the way to the edge of the page). However, this is not a show-stopper.Speedwise it's not even close to what you can get today. However, if you aren't in a business environment then it shouldn't matter. I would NOT use this in a high-output environment even though the quality is excellent.The inks are not cheap, and if you like to print out every piece of [...] that catches your fancy then you will be pretty unhappy due to having to replace the ink cartridges. If you want to print photos then you can change your "text" black ink for the photo gray ink. What this means is that you can take out the black cartridge and snap in the photo gray.While this is not hard, you don't want to make the mistake of always leaving the photo gray cartidge in for all print jobs - it's for photos. You don't want to waste it just printing text. It's better (and cheaper)to use the black cartridge for text. If you leave it in then you will notice that the printer will go through it pretty quickly. It will be empty and the other print cartridges will still be about 1/2 full.The editing software, like most bundled software, is [...]. It's great if you don't have anything else but it can be flaky on some computers. After installation it does try to contact HP for regular updates but there is no option to turn this off. If you have a personal firewall running and set to alert you when things try to get on the internet, then you will see this pop up. Go ahead and block it, it doesn't hurt anything. For those of you with a little more computer skills you can edit your start-up and nix the offending HP app. That also does not hurt anything.The ink cartridges can be filled with kits, so if you like to do that then you can save some money over the long run.If you aren't in a hurry or in a high-output business environment, this has been a very dependable printer for us and since we have bought it for photo printing we have not been disappointed at all, but with the cost of ink and quality paper someone might be better off getting their prints done at Wal Mart (or wherever) if per-print cost is a major issue in their personal usage. For us, we like being able to create and frame photos from home.
LOVE THIS PRODUCT. SHIPPER WAS FAST AND EFFICIENT. ORDER ARRIVED EARLY. WOULD DEFINATELY USE THIS SHIPPER AGAIN. NO PROBLEMS AT ALL
I'm sure most people looking at this item are like me: wanting to find a cheaper route than buying a new $30 apple cable. Apple fanboy, I aint. As it happens, I wish I had just bought the real thing right away, so I wouldn't be messing with this piece of junk.First off, this does not work for charging at all. "No problem," I thought. "I'll just use it exclusively for syncing." Well, it turns out that while your device is syncing with this cable - instead of getting fed some low voltage USB juice - it drains the device completely.So, if you want a cable that will sync your device but you must watch over it lest the device go dead, then this is for you!But I recommend buying the original apple cable and do it right the first time.
when encoding if I use another application like iTunes, the encoding speed drops from 15fps to 7fps.and the fan still speeds up and makes a lot of noise.
It will not fit the H10, i got it on halfway and it would not go on and i had to cut it to get it back off. This is junk
I put this filter on a Tamron 17-50 I bought recently. The clarity is astounding. I gave it a quick and dirty torture test, including high and low contrast shots, with and without flash, even shooting toward the sun. There was little difference - at least that I could see - between images with and without the filter. In fact, the images with this filter may be better than without it. They seem to show a bit more contrast and less fringing. It even resists condensation when coming in from the cold. I have kept filters on all my lenses after a wildlife shoot where my 28-135 was attacked by a goose (who was obviously aiming at my face!), leaving scratch marks in its outer lens coating. However, I purchased mostly cheaper brands like Sunpak and Tiffen. Being a pixel-peeper, I could see that they were actually reducing clarity and causing flare in some situations. So when clarity counted, like weddings or natural light shots, I had to remove them - which rather defeats the purpose of using them in the first place! Not so with this filter. I can honestly say it will never leave this lens. If I end up trading the lens, it will end up on one of my others. Just try it and find out for yourself!
For such an inexpensive mouse, this has been one of my favorites, and it's frankly one of the best performing mice I've owned. I'm pretty sure it's been discontinued, because I can't find it anywhere except Amazon. I purchased this mouse out of necessity in 2004 when my previous laptop mouse broke; and as a poor college student, I bought the cheapest notebook-sized optical mouse I could find. It turned out to be a great purchase and lasted me for 5 full years. Just last weekend, it started acting up by misfiring a double-click when I would only perform a single-click. If I could get it repaired, I would, just so I could keep using it -- that's how much I love this mouse.It started misfiring last week after I packed it in the outer pocket of my laptop bag and traveled to the West Coast; the mouse must have gotten hit/bumped during transit. However, during the past 5 years, I traveled by car a LOT and brought along my laptop and this mouse with absolutely zero problems -- so don't think you can't travel with it. Perhaps it was just this mouse's time to go (it was 5 years old, after all), but the misfiring coincided with my trip, so that makes me think the problem was user-induced and that it would still be working fine had I left it at home or packed it more securely.One great feature of this mouse is that the cord wraps around a tiny groove at the base of the mouse, and then the USB port snaps into the underside and covers the laser, protecting it during travel. This was handy in the years before retractable cords were introduced.The optics aren't overly sensitive, nor are they sluggish, either. It won't work on every surface (doesn't work on my desk but works on spouse's), so you may need a mousepad. The buttons don't click particularly loudly, but the click is on the high-pitched side (as opposed to some larger mice, which have a noticeably lower-pitched click). The wheel is a nice grippy rubber or silicone; it doesn't turn silently, but it's on the quieter side and is definitely not as loud as the wheel on the Microsoft mouse I use at work.The mouse feels good in your hand; it's smaller than a standard mouse but is not mircoscopic. It's is 3.5" long, 2" wide, and 1.25" tall at its highest point, which sits below your palm. It's easy to maneuver and has three slippery "pads" on the underside. The cord is short, though -- a mere 2'3", and with the mouse, it comes to about 2'7". So if your only USB ports are on the left side of your laptop and you're a right-handed mouser, you may have a problem; if your laptop has a USB port on the back, you'll be fine. Overall, I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for an inexpensive, good quality, notebook-sized optical mouse.
I purchsed the PCMCIA 3com wireless card with the x-jack antenna specifically because of the x-jack antenna only 3com makes it(3CRSHPW196). Unfortunately I found that it would not work with my Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless router. I could not get the encryption to work. I contacted Linksys and 3com, both of whom said that the two are just not compatable, nice for a worldwide standard to be incompatible. Needless to say, I got the 3CRWE52196 and had it running in minutes. And the encryption worked on the first try with no problems. The unit is nice with a clean interface and small form factor. One problem - you can only set one remote management IP. It is nice that you can restrict remote management, but it is limited to one remote IP.
I love my storage rack. I finally have enough room and then some! Great product & quick delivery!
I've tried all kinds of different earphones while running, trying to find a pair that dont fall out every 1/4 mile. Every pair i've tried has been confined to the junk drawer by God's gift to me of smaller ears. I bought these a month ago and am happy to say that the search is over. I run three miles a day and they havent fallen out once in that month. They do feel a little uncomfortable the first time you put them on but that fades after about five minutes, especially when you realize that you havent had to break stride once to put them back in. I would recommend this for all runners and especially for people with ears shaped differently than what i guess most peoples are.
We were completely satisfied with our first DVD purchased from Amazon. It was packed very well and contained a very good instructional booklet along with the DVD player. It works very well and we were up and running in no time at all. Thank you Amazon and also your outsource people. They are top knotch. We have always had excellent results with our purchases at Amazon; that's why we switched from EBay.
I just received this printer but my first impressions are very positive. The prints I've made so far have been great. My only complaint so far is the LCD screen. The picture display on the screen is on the fuzzy side which makes it difficult to determine what editing the photo may need. That means I usually have to preview and edit it on my computer first, which is inconvenient at times.
I've gone through a lot of Duets. The whites and the silvers.I don't know how else to say it, but comparing these to your typical budget 2.1s, these sound more accurate but are not as fun to listen to. They can only kick out a few low end frequencies however. Sound quality of pretty decent. I find they produce some decent mids and highs.I find that adding these to a dull 2.1 system will really make your sound shine. If you have a dual output,4.1, or anything wth more outputs on your sound card, these will complement your lousy 2.1 speakers and produce a pretty rich sound in the room.I hate buying them new. And although I am that type of person that bought 3 pairs of these throughout my lifetime, I can't spend $50 or more on these. For a little more, you can get some better speakers that will sound much better on their own.Look for a used pair. They are very popular, often on sale in different places. A lot of folks have owned these and they came in several generations but its all the same. All 3 pairs I owned seemed very durable and I doubt they give out any time soon.I don't recommend these if you intend to use them as your only sound source. But I highly recommend them if you wanted to add a pair or several pairs of speakers to your room. Just don't pay retail; they aren't worth it.
Adding this Sub really improved my listening experience, I don't think I need anything more than this in conjunction with the 2 towers, center and surround speakers.
this was a gift, great performance in daily use. Would recommend this item to others. Great quality. Would purchase again
Typical Amazon product. It is delivered quickly, does exactly what it says it does. The transfer speed is so much faster than USB.
This is a great iron. I had an early-model Panasonic cordless iron for many years and it was the best iron I ever had. I dropped the iron and cracked the tank slightly and it still lived on for years. Eventually I had to replace it because of seapage where it broke. This time I had the option of the stainless soleplate and this is an even better iron.I especially like how the cord retracts and you can store it away in your own case.The steam and the heat is excellent. I use setting 2 for most fabrics and a 3 for only very heavy creased materials. With my previous Panasonic I used the highest heat setting for all but delicate materials.Buy it, you'll like it. It's a great iron.
A while ago I wrote a simple review of this stating how well it works. I've since changed that statement... I am absolutely disappointed in the performance of this unit!This unit will work fine if you are indoors - I have had a 95% failure rate outdoors in a variety of lighting conditions, and as close as 1' from the unit. Everything I've read during my extensive pre-purchase research led me to believe (blindly) that it could at least get moderate success at a relatively close range (5-10'). All the DIY hacks in the world in regards to foil or other reflective attachments aren't enough to increase the communications between the flash and this unit.You are probably better off in the long run to save a fairly respectable chunk of your hard-earned money and put buy a set of Cactus V2 triggers (A.K.AL "Ebay" triggers/"Poverty Wizards"). They will set you back about $30-40 for a decent set. True, they are NOT a Pocket Wizard in any sense of the word, and will not perform even near the same. However, they certainly beat the annoyances that are sure to come when using this product (line-of-sight is not always possible with OTC flash).In fact, the best option for those not willing to shell out $200-300, may want to check out PC sync cables. Yes, I know, it's an older technology (some say more cumbersome), but with the right quality brands on equipment - as many things in life - you get a very stable and consistent set up. No more explaining to your client why you didn't get that last shot.Okay...back on topic...PROS- Compatible with all Canon Speedlites- Offers wireless triggering capabilities for off-the-camera flash- Has decent battery life- Can trigger multiple flashes simultaneously- Fairly simple to use- Convenient buttons for high-speed sync and flash power settings- Works well in small to medium-sized roomsCONS- Only works with Canon Speedlite series of flashes- Non-standard battery- No battery-life indicator- No 2nd curtain (slow-sync) flash capabilities- Unreliable in outdoor settings (and some indoor)- A little pricey, based on features
All 10 that I bought work fine. Not much to say about a standard ethernet cable! It does what it says.
Although they are a bit larger than I wanted, the sound from these speakers is the best I have heard. Extremely clear at high or low volume for Coltrane or Zeppelin. I sat for hours in front of them slipping in CD after CD and marvelled at the clarity and depth. They also sound great from other rooms--they virtually fill space with sound. This is definitely one of the best buys you can make in a bookshelf speaker. They out-Bose Bose by a long shot and the price is truly incredible for this quality.
THIS IS THE BEST SOUND SPEAKER`S FOR A COMPUTER MADE BY DELL THEY MAKE THE BEST SPEAKERS IF YOU WANT A GOOD SOUND OR GOOD SPEAKER`S GET THESE THEY ARE GREAT PLUS THE PRICE WAS GREAT MRS KOURI
I like this lens except for the miss leading discription on the lens .... It does not have the HSM for the Sony Digital SLR camera. But the price is the same for it as the other major brand digitals Nicon-Canon? Why do I have to pay the same price for something it doesn't have.... ???? I would like an answer ...please and adjustment on the price I paid. I called Amazon but they haven't replied back? Something to concider when buying this lens. Also it is heavy and doesn't have a really snug fit.
OK This is the coolest thing since Tivo. I have a Comcast dual tuner HD DVR and a Tivo series one box. For a network I'm using Comcast internet with a Netgear wireless router (wpn824). My wife and I both have Hp nx7400 laptops. The Netgear is connected to the Slingbox via a standard Ethernet cable.First thing, the Pro does have an internal tuner, so I ran the cable into it, then to my Tivo. The Tivo is hooked to the sling box via composite video. The Comcast DVR is connected via S-video. We have one TV in our living room but now my wife or I can watch TV from anywhere in our house, full screen with fantastic quality. When I tried it from work the quality is very very good in a window and even ok full screen. My boss travels all over the world and his first question was where can I get one?PROS: Fantastic wonderful incredibly cool way to turn a wireless laptop into a wireless portable TV that works from anywhere you have a broadband internet connection. If my wife is watching the cable box in the living room I can control and watch the Tivo in the bedroom and vice versa. I can watch all our analog cable channels anytime from anywhere without affecting our home setup.CONS: Only one computer can connect to the Slingbox at a time. This makes sense when you think about it.
Like most factory automotive speakers, quality & performance are a bit lacking & my 2011 Jeep Wrangler was no exception. The Polk Audio DB6501 component system was just the upgrade needed to make music much more enjoyable. Using a Dremel sanding drum & working slowly & carefully, the tweeter pod openings were enlarged just enough to pop in the Polk tweets for a perfect fit. After removing the dash & factory head unit, the crossovers fit nicely in the pockets on either side of the stock radio. By the way, popping out the air vents allows you to easily reach in & change the tweeter db level switch. Getting the drivers side speaker box out was easy after removing the left vertical support strut that the black plate is screwed to under the steering column & pulling the plastic panel out a bit. Teamed up with Polk Audio DB651s in the roll bar & an Alpine KTP-445U, the sound quality is much improved. Definitely worth the price & effort!
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! The internet is full of reports of mode dial problems. This is a design flaw that Olympus apparantly has not addressed for out-of-warranty users. This problem will render your camera useless and it a very expensive repair.
This is another example from Amason deceptive advertising!This lense street price is $400. Why it is on Warehouse Deals with 38% when they try to sell it for $399?
I agree with Jeffery Kissinger's review below, but there are a few points he passed over. My previous recorder was an Olympus WS-310, and the DS-40 is superior in every way.The DS-40 has great battery life, and ergonomically it has a much better design because button operation is much more positive, and since the screen is very clear, it is easy to see at a glance what is happening.There is never a doubt whether you are recording or not. Another improvement is the ability to play recorded books from audible.com. This works flawlessly, and because the battery life is so long, a real pleasure. The only area I would prefer the WS-310 is USB downloading. The DS-40 requires a cable that you might misplace, while the WS-310 has a built in USB plug. They are both good digital recorders, but the DS-40 is better.Finally a note for shoppers new to digital voice recorders. Note that a bottom level unit, like the Olympus VN-1000, which I once owned, works well for short audio notes, but has a huge short-coming, compared to the units I mention above. The VN-1000 records in a form that cannot be downloaded to a computer. To save a recording, you must play it real time and record with your computer. Both the WS-310 and DS-40, on the other hand, record standard WMA files that you can rapidly download via USB to your computer, and then edit with Adobe Audition, or a similar program.
This variety pack saves you a little money, so it is worth it. These ink cartridges are easy to install and work well, but they don't last very long. It is a racket the way the sell you good printers for cheap and then bleed you dry paying for ink. I would look for printers in Consumer Reports that say they are a good value for not using up ink too fast. The non-factory refills for this unit pretty much suck. Ink leaks or smears and they are not much of a savings to begin with. We hardly ever print color. It just uses up too much ink, much too fast. Color printing with these cartridges is not worth the money.
Hello,This is my best selection on CD inkjet and hub printable for my busines I'm profesional photograpy and video editor.Tks for your delivery.
I love this thing! It weighs less than a large hardback, I find it easier to hold than some books, and the backlight feature means I can read after dark in the car or after my husband has gone to bed. Not everything I would like to readis available, but there is enough to keep me busy for years and it's not like I expect this gadget to totally replace paper books. They do add titles all the time. The highlight and notes features are easy to use and really useful. I love that I can carry 100 books in the space of one!
Very nice keyboard, quite, comfortable. Only problem is that about 20% of the time the keyboard is non-responsive right after startup. The USB cable needs to be unplugged and replugged to fix, inconvenient if you don't have an extension cable like me but still an annoyance. Using latest Icekey driver. May be conflict with the Kensington mouse driver since multi-buttons on the mouse are also occasionally non-responsive unless the unplug/replug is also done. But the non-responses on the devices are independent. Will trouble-shoot the possibility that the USB connections are somehow sporatically incomplete at startup due to overburdened CPU (876mhz)too busy with startup apps and other start-up system tasks.
Dolby Digital Support, DTS Support, MP3 Support, Multi-Camera Angle Select, Multi-Language Select, On Screen Display (OSD), Progressive Scan, Virtual Surround Sound, Converts PAL to NTSC with Perfection,
I received my Pocket Wizard Plus II's as a gift. I need to connect them to Phonogenic StudioMax strobes. This requires a sync cord to connect the Pocket Wizard to the stobe. Of course, the cable that comes with the Pocket Wizard is not the right size. Go to the Pocket Wizard web site to see what kind of cable I need. It says miniphone to 1/4". If I knew anything about sync cables, I'd have known that was wrong, but I trusted them. Ordered one. Wrong cable. The correct cable is miniphone to miniphone. Amazon says it "usually ships in 1 to 3 months". MONTHS! B&H is out of stock. Pocket Wizards sit in a box. A little annoyed at David Hobby right now.
A beautiful camera that takes stunning photos! The Rebel XT allows me to work in my "dumb" mode, taking over most of the work when I am too busy to fiddle with settings. It also allows me to be wonderfully creative with its Aperture and Time priority modes. my favorites pre-setting allows me to use the flash, but keep then shutter open to allow backgrounds to show up more realistically. Great when snapping pix of the marching band at a football game or a downtown night scene.The camera's zoom setting lets me get closeup into photos I have shot. And a camera-to-TV cable that lets me shows pics immediately. The Rebel XT is very intuitive with features that I plan to grow into. It's a terrific camera all around that lets me focus on composition, especially at family events when it's about the celebration -- not the camera!I love it!
This camera is really good Everything about the camera is wonderful. The image quality is great, easy to use, the optical zoom works great, This camera is the best! I love it
I have it connected to my Comcast HD receiver. The picture quality is nothing less than STUNNING! The remote is very logical and easy to use, the menu is wonderful, even the sound quality is great. WOW!
I find the quality of these ink cartridges is worth the premium price compared to generic brands. Slight saving when purchasing twin pack.
This microphone, along with a voice-capable analog Multitech modem (Multimodem ZPX) and Venta Fax & Voice call management software, is used for making toll free phone calls occasionally from a PC. The microphone will not pick up a voice adequately unless the speaker is within two or three inches of it. One must either lean into the microphone closely, or hold it up to the mouth while talking, neither of which is convenient.
I just purchased this fine Sony product, sorry Amazon but Best Buy had it for $10 cheaper plus no shipping. I can confirm that with OS X 10.5 the Bluetooth functionality is almost flawless. I had it set up on top of my entertainment center (coincidently it was right next to my Airport Extreme) and it wasn't connecting at all. :( But after reading the instructions (DUH!) I moved my router about 5 feet away and got it to connect. While connecting it I ran into trouble with the pin number entry but if you select an empty pin from the Bluetooth settings and enter in a code of 0000 on the set top itself, they connect just fine. Now with all that being said, I still give it 5 stars because it's probably the cheapest way to wirelessly transmit you music to a stereo, and it doesn't take a middle man (or middle machine) to get it through. Thank you Sony for an awesome product! Woot woot!
So far so good. My wife is enjoying her new toy. I think the bulk of our CD collection if not the entire collection has been ripped ans synced up to her Zune. I will post if I run into any technical problems with the product.The price I paid for this amount of storage vs. buying the name "IP_D" was well worth the money and cheaper too!
This mount works very well.The iQue 3600 clips into the cradle and is held very securely (it won't release until you press the release button on the side of the cradle.) Look at the back of your iQue and you'll see two small rectangular holes--the cradle has tabs that fit into these holes which securely lock the PDA into place. Simply place the PDA onto the cradle and rotate backwards until you feel it "click" into place. I've never had my iQue fall out.Power is supplied to the iQue via integrated power connector on the base of the cradle (the power and speaker connect automatically when you place the PDA into the cradle.) The cradle is connected to the vehicle's power via a cigarette lighter plug. This plug, in addition to power, utilizes an integrated speaker (with volume control) which routes all sounds (and voice prompts) through it. This is very nice, although the external speaker sounds just as "tinny" as the PDA's built-in speaker.The suction cup mount works very well. Others here have complained that their suction cup won't stick to the windshield, or that it falls off easily. I too had the same problem until I moistened the surface of the cup with a wet finger. Once moistened, the suction cup stays put! Actually, now I have a difficult time getting the suction cup to release from the windshield!I only have two complaints about this mount:1. It seems a bit flimsy. It's made entirely out of plastic and I can see the plastic tab for the suction cup breaking if not used carefully.2. If you're using an external antenna, it must be connected manually to the top of the PDA. Garmin should have included some type of integrated antenna connector in the base of the PDA (and mount) so that an external antenna would connect automatically by placing the unit in the cradle.
I've actually purchased 3 of these (from $10 down to $4). There's a slider switch that has FM 88.1/88.3/88.5/88.7 on it. The transmitting power isn't amazing, but as long as your cigarette lighter outlet is relatively close to the radio, you'll be fine. I've used it in a '98 Chevy S10, '98 Chevy K1500 Silverado, '02 Dodge Neon, and '02 Chevy Cavalier. I really like the simplicity of it. Plus you can use either just the audio transmitting part, just the charging part, or both. For what I wanted, this was perfect.
Went out and bought this remote from a major electronics retailer after checking out some reviews on here. Should have read the bad reviews on here (I seemed to miss those for some reason). If you have the right stuff, this remote may be great. It wasn't with my things. I have a Motorola Digital Cable box and it wasn't even listed (and this is a fairly common cable box) but it did work with a Jerrold code after some searching. My Sony DVD and Samsung TV worked fine with it, but my Yamaha Receiver was horrid. I run everything through my receiver and use it to control all AV switching functions, and this remote was bad for this. It didn't switch to the correct functions as labeled on the number keys (and didn't even correspond to the Receiver remote as other universal remotes I've had did). The learning function, while useful, is difficult to program and has a limited memory. I couldn't get some keys to program after several attempts. Programming codes should be easier on a remote with a screen but it's not. It takes many key sequences to program codes and just to test them requires you to press several more keys, exit out of programming mode, and then go back in. The interface is not very good either, as I was remapping TV functions to VCR and programming over old codes without even knowing it. I'm fairly technically proficient when it comes to this sort of thing, but this remote left me scratching my head. Needless to say after two hours of fiddling with this thing, it went back in the box and got returned to the store. It's not worth the money. The whole point of a remote like this is to replace all of your others but it became quickly clear that it wasn't going to do that. Save your money and buy a cheapie for basic functions or go all out on a more expensive touch screen model. For now, I'll have a few remotes lying around and continue to use my $15.00 cheapie Sony Universal remote (which has more out of the box functionality than this remote!). The universal functions on my Receiver remote work better than this thing.
The reception is good for RF wireless headphones. I use mine on my days off all around the house, inside in out. They are very comfortable as they rest around your ears not on them. they also have an automatic switch on the head band that turns them off when you take the head phones off. This is hand down the best 60 dollars I have spent.On the flip side the battery cover pops off easily. Something to think about if you like to listen to music while you sleep.
I sent a Terrain Navigator California Set to my father earlier this year as a gift. He just can't stop saying good things about it. So I got the New England region for myself. I use it for hiking, canoeing and sea kayaking. The GPS wizard makes connecting to my Garmin a snap. The map prints are clear and provide a UTM grid and lots of reference points. Looking at the maps in 3-D provides a real good sense of the terrain. I use this feature with the 3-D glasses which are provided. I would recommend Terrain Navoigator to anyone who works or plays off-road.
Part of the listed features is that the unit will stop supplying power if your car battery charge would be in danger. First two times I used it, no problems. Today I try it a couple hours after shutting off the car, and after a minute, it beeps at me and shuts off the 120V.Does this mean my car battery or alternator are dying? Car is starting fine, so I doubt it.
This is a very attractive machine, and it worked very well...for a while, maybe 4 months. Then, one day, no power at all to the unit. Sony would have taken it back, but unfortunately for me, I stupidly threw the receipt away, never thinking that I would need it on a Sony product. Oh, well, live and learn.
I use a Nikon D3100, I bought a Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens. That lens has 58mm threads. I bought the 58mm Tiffen Circular Polarizer filter to use on that lens. At the time of my order it was sold and fulfilled by Amazon. I paid for shipping and received the filter in less than four days. The filter came in a hard plastic box that I use for storing the filter. It looked new and works fine. No filter problems and I give it 5 stars. The only issue is screwing it onto the lens is a bit tricky because you only have half the width to work with but I blame that on my fingers and lack of any real nails. I have noticed that if the filter doesn't go on straight it may make a glare effect but when I see that, I rescrew it on and that takes care of the issue.
Great value for the memory! Better than I could find at any store.
Have used this brand of DDS3 media for a few years now. Works fine.
This stand has a simple design and seems invisible. It places the laptop at great viewing height, and makes working much more comfortable because I'm now sitting in a better position.In addition, I often have a glass of water or coffee next to my laptop. Now I don't worry about spilling it into the computer since the computer has been lifted off the desk.
The weather alert radio arrived with no problems and was what I expected. Unfortunately, our area does not have good reception, yet.After the tornado recently hit central Florida everyone wanted one of these radios. The stores were sold out quickly. It was reasurring to know we could depend on Amazon.com to come through with the product.
I received this player and it seemed to be a great product for the 3 hours it worked.. I had charged the battery as indicated in the manual, loaded some music on it and listened for a while. Then after reconnecting it to my PC and removing it the device does nothing. A "hard reset" didn't help. Go over to the Sandisk site message board and read before buying this player. I did and ordered one anyway thinking it won't happen to mine... Now I'm going to try the Samsung U3.
This strap helps a lot when you'll be carrying a heavy camera for longer periods of time. It definitely is a better choice than the stock strap that came with my camera.I don't do much tripod shooting, but I can see that it would not be a great choice for those who do--the part of the strap that remains attached to the camera when you take off the neck strap is long enough to be a bother on a tripod.I am hoping the strap will get more comfortable with use because the padded area that falls along my neck is quite stiff and doesn't conform to my neck as well as I'd hoped. I do think it'll break in over time, though obviously I can't be certain of that yet.
DYMO Labeling Tape, D1, Split Back , adhesive, Easy Peel, " x 23', (45013), Black Print on White Tape. I purchased this to use with my new Dymo Label-er. It works very well with it. It was shipped very quickly. I am pleased with my purchase.
I bought this clock 11 months ago to be able to see the time when I wake up without my glasses. RED numbers, which this clock has, are the best to see with poor vision; blue or green LED's fade out. The 1.5" high numbers are just right to be able to still see without glasses, (but not overpowering like the gigantic 2" or 3" high numbers on some other clocks that take over the whole room). The 1.5" numbers on this particular clock are for medium-low vision and people who need glasses. This clock is perfect for me... there are very few well-designed alarm clocks. The small yellow glow of the snooze bar doesn't bother me at all; you don't even see it when your eyes are closed to sleep. All I want is a medium-large RED colored number display with an alarm buzzer, not too big a casing and available in a white or silver for the bedroom, and black for the TV room...(but black is not available). I had a hard time finding a model with these simple criteria...this was the only one, and I'm buying 2 more today, one for the TV room, and one for my mom.
In addition to all the other aspects which other reviews have extolled, this camera takes awesome action shots. I took a picture of an industrial strength fan on high with this camera and you couldn't even tell the fan was on by looking at the picture. I should note that the autofocus takes about half a second before the picture shoots though.Overall picture quality is excellent, but that has been mentioned a million times in other reviews.
No external antenna jack, which for SWL is to be expected. No LCD digital tuning (has analog slide-rule dial), which is necessary for pin-point SWL international broadcasts and domestic (North America or your continent) DX listening to AM or MW stations. The technical data page does not specify the sensitivity. Should you manage to get a hold of the Sony SW1 (mfr discontinued) DO get that instead: just as compact AND is indeed all-digital. SW1 was sold as a kit, so see to it that what you get is as complete as possible. Regarding HOME use, should you wish to upgrade, find a multi-band with VERNIER dial connected to PLL digital: you'll be able to TWIST one dial with minimum effort and get the same results as with a KEYPAD/touch dial. No analog!
This is a nice monitor, very crisp and clean and has a small footprint on the desktop. We have been very pleased with this purchase.
I bought this in June, 2009. At the time, it was $9.52. And certainly more that worth it for the price. But in general, component audiovisual cables of all types are overpriced. Wait for the price to come down. Ten to fifteen dollars is an appropriate cost for the cables unless you are attaching them to several thousand dollars worth of professional quality equipment.
I was happy with this product. Very clear, great noise cancellation. People tell me the sound quality is great. It is also very comfortable to wear. I hope you buy it at Amazon because they are so much cheaper than everyone else.
I purchased this bag for my mom and the bag was just too heavy for her. I had to return it. If it were for me, I would've kept it.Pros -Almost everything from design to material. Lots of space.Cons -It is heavy, bag itself is 6 pounds.
The card is fine the support by the company is non-existant, 2 emails no reponse. If you are going to buy be sure you understand that this is not a raid controller of any kind and is 4 Jbod or individual drives. I will be giving this to my younger son, as a faster version of a USB controller along with a E sata external drive and have bought a raid controller withPCI Serial ATA (SATA2) 4 Channel Controller Card with RAID function, and SIL3124 Chipset
I have owned many Sony products over the years. This is the first one I have owned that not only does not work properly but which with Sony customer service has been most unhelpful. I ordered one in November 2001 and when it arrived it had paint chipped off the case and did not play properly. It was replaced with a new unit in December (I had to wait for the credit to be applied to my card and then re-order. Sony would not ship me a new model once they had received my damaged one). It lasted less than a month before it developed a dragging sound when playing tapes. It was sent for service, had a motor, clutch and belt replaced. The evening it was returned to me it kept switching back and forth between play and auto rev and then ate a tape.While the small size and the rechargable battery would be a definite plus if the machine functioned, at this price I consider the WMFX671 not only to be a bad buy, but the worse Sony product I have ever owned.
This charger is so compact making it so easy to carry in the Sony carrying bag and charge in the outlet. It charges my extra battery in a matter of minutes. I love how the pronges swing out for charging and in when storing away.
This printer is awesome!!!It works speedy and silently.I could set up it easily.Although the size is a little bit big, I really like this printer!!
I TRIED 2 PUCKS, "THRU HAWL" -- READINGS WERE NEVER STABLE ENOUGH TO KNOW IF YOU WERE IN 4 FEET OF WATER OR 11 FEET OF WATER... THESE PUCKS WERE INSTALLED JUST 1/8" FIBERGLASS TO TRANSMIT THRU AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR INSTRUCTIONS... NEXTED I TRIED THE TRANSOM MOUNT RIGHT SMACK IN THE WATER, SITTING WITH NO ENGINE RUNNING AND 1/2 THE TIME IT SEEMED NORMAL BUT THEN IT WOULD START JUMPING AROUND..... THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR MADE ME FEEL I COULD NOT TRUST THE INDICATION I WAS SEEING.......... DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!! THERE ARE OTHERS OUT THERE THAT WORK BUT MAY COST A FEW EXTRA DOLLARS BUT THAT'S YOUR CHOICE...
For those of you experiencing SD card problems, please go to the Canon website for a fix. Enter you camera serial # and you will be downloaded a firmware update for your camera if needed.
Purchased this for my mother in order to replace a different model that was no longer working. I was particularly pleased that I was able to connect her turntable and cassette player to this receiver. The included remote makes it a little easier for her to use the receiver.
The 30 GB Zune is a all around good product. Audio sounds good, video is clear. It is a little pricy, but is worth it in the long run.
If you need a unit-powered FM device, you're stuck with this one. Luckily you'll be stuck with a pretty decent unit.Not as loud or as powerful as the Griffin iTrip, but unlike the iTrip this thing will actually turn on every single time you play a song. I don't know about your requirements, but that is a pretty big one for me.It's small as all heck. I can even fit it in my ipod's case with it's headphones. Pretty cool deal, I like that aspect of it.It's naturally not as good as Kensington's powered FM Transmitter, but it gets the job done when it needs to. I took away a star because it's not as powerful as it could be, but again, when it comes to ipod-powered FM transmitters you'll do no better than this little guy right here.
I was initially happy with this, but then it started this eratic behavior where I would type a key, and it would go into auto repeat mode for some arbitrary length of time. Today it reached the limit of my tolerance when it went into repeating the backspace (delete) key, and I watched hours of typing just disappear. I could not find any way to make it stop.Fortunately, I was working on a remote computer over vnc (but I had had this problem working locally as well, so I don't think that this is a result of the remote access) I used the mouse to break the connection to the remote host, turned the blue tooth keyboard off, connected my old USB keyboard which it replaced, reconnected to the remote computer, and was able to recover all the erased text by using 'undo typing' about 50 times.Now, here it sits on my desk, and I'm afraid to use it! Too late to return to Amazaon, so I will have to try to get MacAlly to correct the problem.
Product turn out to be better than I first thought. Very satisfied, give you a feeling of life safety for your family.
I just bought this Laptop from a CompUSA, they were the only store to actually have one on display, the unknowledgeable staff at Best Buys said that this model didn't even exist!I am a student and wanted something with wireless connectivity, portability, and very small/lightweight. This laptop met all those requirements. I use my Treo 600 phone/PDA with PDA net and a USB cable to access the wireless internet when I'm away from home and I a Linksys wireless-G router with Speedbooster at home. I also have cable modem access at home. The laptop immediately recognized my home network with no adjustments needed. Web access was really fast. If I am surfing the web I will get 3.5 hrs. battery life using the standard battery that came with it. I'm thinking about buying the double capacity battery that's available, (lists at $349 but you get 20% off when you register the laptop.)It's also very quiet and doesn't get &quot;hot&quot;, just very warm. Yes, the keyboard is a little small for my hands, but I just type a little slower and check for accuracy more often.I read all the reviews here before buying. I also considered the Z series, but seeing the X-brite screen on this TR laptop really made me want this one. The screen is awesome. Very crisp, clear and bright.Yeah, the warranty isn't so great, but I bought a 2 yr. warranty through CompUSA for $349 that covers everything, even the screen.If anybody has any questions about this laptop, I highly recommend it and you can e-mail me your questions at:JJS070470@cox.net.Thanks!
This keyboard is well-constructed and is very comfortable to use. I am very glad to have purchased this keyboard for my iMac, as it is an excellent alternative to the aluminum bluetooth keyboard supplied by Apple.
I would have given 4 stars if this guys doesn't reset so much... it resets very frequently... signal strength and rest all is fine...
I very much like the M4. The calender is easy to use and so is the gps system. The gps system will recalculate your route if you get off course. You can also save specific addresses and delete them later if you want.
The shipping was horrible, the big box was half-destroyed and the small actual one was noticeable crushed, I have pictures, but i don't know if I can add them and I don't feel like making a video, but the microphone survived well and I have enjoyed the use of it so far, thanks!
You have to like a battery that guarantees a minimum (quite high) number of photos for, in my instance, the Z7590. Am very pleased with it (naturally in my heart of hearts, I would have preferred non-proprietary). However, I bought a second one as a backup and haven't had to use it yet.... No complaints.
I used this on my laptop's 15.4" matte screen. A couple of sprays and a wipe down with the microfiber cloth provided and the screen looks like new. No problems with streaks, either. Two bottles is enough to last me for a good few years.
While this drive did exactly what I intended it to do, it just didn't do it enough. Often times when it is plugged into my computer and a disc is inserted, it just refuses to play my movie/game/cd. Very rarely it will actually play anything.One time it even stopped working while I was watching a movie. I missed out on the ending.Listen, save your money, and get something more costly- "cheap" devices don't cut it (yes I realize that this product is $100+, but its the cheapest of the portable drives. Hence why I got it.). Get something from an actual store or with the advice of a professional, get some advice and compare with other products. Just don't buy this thing.
These speakers are great. the have some of the best sound for 2 speakers & 1 subwoofer.Highly Recommend
Received the order quickly and have had no problems. Seems to be good quality and will order again in the future.
come on! you people who keep on complaining should fix your problem! call palm not mail them! if it keeps turning on get a hardcover case! it doesn't take that much common sense! me and all my friends love this thing!
I got this for my first son, he has just started sleeping in his crib/room and no longer in mine; being his room is upstairs from mine, I wanted a way to easily check on him. This camera does that! While the LCD on the handheld is small, it is big enough to see what is going on in full color during the day and b/w at night with it night vision. I do wish the power cord was longer, as you need to keep it high, looking down to get the best views.Setup only took minutes.Pros:Good color, good clarity, uses batteries and AC adapterCons:shorter power cord, small LCD screen
Not sure what the deal is with people having problems setting this up....after a full day at work and dealing with an 18-month old and 3 dogs, and in the midst of a plumbing emergency, my wife had this thing running in 5 minutes with no problem.My signal jumped instantly. Great product!
Bought this when replacing the stereo in my 2004 Toyota Sienna. The steering wheel controls work pretty much as good as with the OEM stereo with only a very slight delay, not enough of a delay to be any kind of annoyance.
I love this mp3 player! Its small, very light, and can hold a ton of music and movies, text, pictures, and some other stuff. The screen when watching movies is super clear! If your into Microsoft this thing syncs flawlessly with WMP 11. Although, if you are transfering video I would recommend using samsungs software because it compress's the video some how so you can still fit a ton of other sutff on it. I love it!Now the badDont call Samsung tech support - They freakin suck! I would recommend when you first get this player to download the firmware update for the unit and get the newest version of the samsung software for you computer (off of samsungs website).The unit it self is kind of slow to boot up and navigate through each menu. It is flash based software though (very cool looking)
My computer is not fast enough for this recorder but it still does a remarkable job of recording and when I get a new computer I am sure we will have a great relationship. Thanks
I wish this were bigger, but it does the job! I really just needed SOMETHING to put my CDs into - otherwise they just pile up. Good for organization
Just as pictured I was very impressed. Would definitely recommend. The price was great for stainless steel, been looking around for a long time but could not find a great price as this.
In spite of what the Amazon web site says, you do not need this for the Garmin to work. Most models come with one included.
UCB cables are indispensable items in the 21st Century. You need them quickly? You get them quickly! Excellent product, excellent service, excellent speed.
Based on months of researching this lens vs. other options, my expectations were moderately high. I am happy to say that this lens has exceeded them.--------------------------------------------------------------Pros:Sharpness: 85%-90% as sharp as $1K+ Nikon glass I have used, and you will not even see the 10%-15% deficiency until you are past 100% in magnification. Since you will likely never print larger than 100% magnification (I sure don't) this will not be an issue. I was expecting 60-75% as sharp so this has exceeded my expectations.Distortion: better than several much more expensive Nikon offerings I have used. Amazingly low and easy to correct if you care to. At 24mm there is virtually none (better than the 24mm Nikon) and at wider angles it is much, much lower than expected and looks great right out of the camera. If you are someone who likes the fish-eye look at 12mm you will be disappointed. There is virtually no fish-eye effect at 12mm. personally, if I wanted that look I would use a fish-eye lens so I am very happy with this lens in this respect.Focusing: fast, strong, accurate. No problems here.Contrast: excellent. At least as good as expensive Nikon glass.Physical: Outstanding build quality as expected. Smaller and lighter than expected, however, and a much better center of gravity than expected. I was expecting something longer, heavier, and more top heavy. I was pleasantly surprised when I actually handled it. Looks solid and professional and doesn't feel flimsy. Hood goes on and stays on just like one would expect.--------------------------------------------------------------Cons:CA: Much worse than expected and much worse than Nikon glass I have used. Blue fringing will be found somewhere in virtually every shot, even shots taken in the best conditions. In less than the best lighting conditions it will be very bad and omnipresent throughout the shot. BUT----wait folks! Here's the good news: it is very, very, very easily correctable in PS CS3 or CS4 (maybe also in earlier versions but I don't have them anymore so I don't know). All you need to do is load your RAW image (you are shooting 100% in RAW, right?) in Camera Raw and then select the lens corrections pane. I have found that the following settings work for virtually every picture taken with this lens, regardless the conditions: 1. Move the "Fix Blue/Yellow Fringe" slider to +50 2. Select "Defringe All Edges." You are done. It's gone just like magic. I have been spoiled in that I haven't typically had to use these adjustments very often in the past with really expensive Nikon glass, but with some of them I have had to make very complicated distortion adjustments (which I don't with this lens) so I guess it all evens out. Given that this lens performs so well in every other respect and that this issue is 100% correctable with 15 seconds of post-processing, it's nowhere near a dealbreaker for me.--------------------------------------------------------------A review of this lens has to take into account the price. The price is amazing considering the performance. have I achieved sharper results with a $1K+ 28-70mm f/2.8 Nikon lens? Yes, I have. Have those differences shown up in prints? No, they haven't. They have shown up in 200-300% PS pixel-peeping only. Have I had some great shots go to waste--and countless others turn into 2 hour PS nightmares--by complex distortion signatures on $1,100 Nikon Pro lenses? (not mentioning any names, Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8) Yes, I have. Is there any evidence that will happen with this lens? No, there isn't. Alright; you get the point. This is not a perfect lens but at less than $500 in my opinion it is a damn good one and I think it will be stuck on my body for a while to come.Oh--and did I mention resale value? Have you checked used listings of this lens on various sites? It is holding a higher percentage of its new value than most Nikon pro lenses do. So much for third party lenses having poor resale value.
This device works perfectly. The installation was seamless. I did make one call to customer support, and gave up before they answered... but as it turns out, I didn't need their help anyway. It couldn't have been any easier.
I bought this for my new Windows Vista PC 3 months back and this was working fine initially. After 2-3 months, this keep disconnecting and slow. I do have Norton 360 running on my PC and I am using Linksys G Router. I was not sure whether it was due to this adaptor or some firewall/security setting was causing this issue. Then, I tried D-Link adaptor and D-Link worked (is working) amazing....So, there was no issue with the PC or any security setting. The problem was with this adaptor. I would not recommend anyone buying this product. Go for either DLink or Linksys or Netgear products.
Not sure what happened. I was watching a dvd, paused it, and when I resumed play it hung the PC. On reboot, the DRU-800a would not recognize any media.
Only echoing other reviewers - this is a small, quick piece of gear. Have Vista Home Premium so I plugged the unit in, let Vista find a driver and viola! works like a champ. Don't understand the fascination with the button; I use Windows Explorer to copy and paste onto my hard drive.Would recommend this in a heartbeat!
Comparatively wonderful price for an adapter cable to go from HDMI (blue-ray player) to an older TV with a DVI-D input. Other places had items like these for over $50, so under $10 was a great deal.
If you own an old truck or car with just a simple cassette player and want to enjoy music off your phone then this simple connector will give you access to yr vehicles built-in speakers system..
First off. I am not an audiophile. I bought these headphones to use on my TV and Computer. The base design is amazing. It comes with a stereo jack hookup up and a rca hookup. I have my TV hooked to the rca jacks and my computer to the stereo jack. Depending on which unit I want to use, I just unplug the one I don't want to use from the base. If you don't unplug one from the base you will here both the TV and the computer at the same time. When your done with using the heaphones, just set them in the base for recharging. A red light will come on to let you know you have placed them on the base correctly and they are charging.When you take your heaphones off they shut off automatically because the shut off switch is in the first band that sits on your head. So if you forget to charge them, no big deal. When fully charged they will last for hours. The ear cups fit around your ears and are very comfortable, even for long listening times.As for the sound quality, I have a Pioneer Plasma TV and the Sony headphones sound better than the Pioneer tv does. I have tried other brand headphones, but am super happy with these.
Over 100 used without a bad disc! You get what you pay for but you don't have to overpay for great quality.
This is a sturdy case with inserts front and back to protect the unit which is nice, but it doubles the thickness of the unit. It's a complete cover, which renders the "+" inaccessable while it's closed, only the volume side button is useful because the other ones require you see the screen to use them.It also seems to open backwards, like the unit is upside down in it or something. So in the end, it's better than having your screen scratched, but I would (and still am) looking for other options.
I'm not an audiophile, but I love these darn speakers. In fact, two friends of mine in the film business were here yesterday and both commented on them without prompting from me, and were amazed at the sound.I've had one set for years, then someone gave me a brand new set they didn't want that I've run for at least two years now.And, the ones I bought were so cheap, too! So, I'm happy....
As many people say they are heavy. 21 ounces on the head as opposed to my old Sony 405's at 12 ounces. However after a couple of days use (and by letting the weight of the phones rest on my recliner) I now find I have adjusted. The sound is first rate, and only limited by the quality of the input. In reading other reviews I notice many complaints about the power requirements, but I seem to get better output at lower power levels than other phones with these. (at least on stereo recievers). I do have a big head, and yes they were tight, but the bands are made out of a good quality metal and will allow for slight and permanent tweaking for fit. Lastly, yes they are hot. All good closed cups are, but my solution while it may not be fashionable, is excellent and actually hygenic. I cut off the tops from an old pair of socks and slip them over the cups. Works fine, collects the sweat and dirt that would otherwise gross out the phones, and even allows multiple users to feel a little less intimate than they might want to be. For the price and quality there is no substitute. Thanx JPW
Received item shipped in bulk packaging but i didn't mind at all, who needs the retail packaging? it just gets in the way!Card is going strong for 2 weeks with no issues. Loads quickly and no problems syncing or retrieving info from it.
This is no streamlined, compact piece of gear. It's best used on Newtonian or Cassegrain scopes with 6" or larger mirrors. If you have the space, though, it's a very useful accessory. I would definitely recommend it to people who want to use a scope to interest children in astronomy. It avoids the frustration and discouragement of searching the skies with narrow field of view optics.
Great headphones! Very good audio quality and comfort. For my next headphones I will buy one with noise cancelling, even though the ear pads dampen the environmental noise really well! Can't go wrong with Sennheiser!
I have a lot of problems trying to get a response out of the cable receiver. I don't know if the emitters are the problem or the New Gen, the change of channels inside the unit does not make any difference. The battery change and the charging are very inconvenient .
Great service and a great product. Worked perfectly and wouldbuy from them again.Bill Barbee
My company uses multiple two way radios amongst many employees through out the company, but not all the employees work in the same areas of the plant, which made it difficult to split up the radio sets with out having extra charging bases to disperse with the radio. Being able to purchase just the charger was a great benefit, so that each radio could be charged regularly by its owner.
After I filled the case with cd's, I found the zipper was broken. What a waste. It was very difficult to put in artwork.
This cord works perfectly. Use it on my blu-ray player. Works like a gem and at a much better price than the other hdmi cords around.
If your the person who doesnt want to spend a whole lot on a ati pci last upgrade then this card is for you, whether your a gamer or not, this video card is great for doing video editing ext. with it,I was really impressed on the Resolution on this card which supports the highest of 1600 by 1200 pixels and is real good for flatpanels and the card comes with all accessories with the addon for the DVI to allow you to plug into a standard monitor instead of the option like s-video and dvi inputs if you have at least 512 and hav a processor of a 700 or 800 MHz, then this card will allow you to play games like FEAR on low settings, but comes out great for the quake games like quake 3 arena, i bought this to play LAN games like red faction and Farcry and this card is an excellent buy for a gift on low end machines.The ups got confused with my order and sent mine to the wrong address though but I called amazon and they replaced my order free of charge. thanks amazon for the great products.
The armor is very cool looking. I got the smoke color. One of the buttons is a little hard to push with the armor, but it might be because I don't have it on quite right. Can't get the lens protector to stay on, but I always use a hood, so I don't really use it. It also makes the camera less slippery.
What can I say.... Okay the blue could be a little brighter but other than that this is the best Keyboard I have ever owned.. It is quiet and the side lights are a nice touch.. Everyone should own one...
These binoculars are good for a child, but will not give you the clear distance you are looking for.
I think these speakers sound great for the price. It has very good bass responce, with clean highs. Remember the price, they sound great for that and would recomend these speakers for anyone who is looking for a set of computer speakers for this price range.
This product is as described by the seller. It works great hooking up your GPS to the computer. I would recommend the purchase of this product if you need to update your GPS.
Though I've seen some fancy looking mini-tripods, this one stood out as being small, compact and useful. The legs are flexible enough to adjust to practically any height, and it's thin enough to put in your pocket (for guys) and even in your wristlet (for girls). In a nutshell - it's thin, lightwieght, and does it's job. And if you expect a "mini-tripod" to be more than that, feel free to throw your money away on a fancier looking one.
Love the camera, shot over 700 images with it after i got is, and before i read about this purple crap. havn't seen any of the purple in my shots. maybe its because its winter, and i take indoor pics, or maybe its because i had it less than 12 hours when i bought a UV(0) filter on it. maybe that is the answer to that problem, and if it is, then its not a problem, anyone without some kind of fliter is an idiot. 15 bucks and the lens is much safer.the lack of BW does annoy me, but PS it to BW is easy, or shoot in nightshot with a red filter. it makes nice IR pics, but i still need a darker filter to do anything outside, its still to bright.
I have a number of headphones for my ipod ranging from JBL, Sennheiser, JVC, and Apple. Let me tell you, these Koss are very good. My taste in music is varied, ranging from classical meditation to rock'n'roll. Whilst I don't subscribe to be a pure audiophile, the clarity of these headphones is impressive in relation to the price. They are not expensive and sound great. I can hear the higher frequencies very clearly, and the bass delivers an earthy grounding. They are powerful without distortion (unless you want to be deaf) and very comfortable to wear. If you want a set of phones for around $50, give some consideration to these.
Hakuba had a good idea in mind. They wanted something that would contact the body in two points, to minimize failure.They failed at that.The problem is twofold.First, the strap holding the grip to the body is short. Way too short. Even at the maximum length, my hand was pretty constricted and I could not access any of the top buttons for quick changes (Canon 50D). This is a bit infuriating, given that the strap needs several centimeters more length for it to be comfortably usable. Keep in mind my hands aren't particularly big (or small) - I wear size Medium latex gloves for lab work.Second, the strap buckle closest to the camera is too loose. Even with the strap doubled back to increase the friction holding it from moving from the buckle (if that makes sense), the strap still slides out of the buckle. There has been at least one instance where the strap slipped and completely detached from the body, and my camera would have fallen to the ground if i did not have the wrist strap secured. This is all in the first week of use, and is pretty terrifying when it happens.In all, I wouldn't say that I got a bad sample, as many may counter-argue. The design is simply flawed. The strap is too short, the buckle is too large, and this creates an unsafe situation that I wouldn't dare trust my $1500 body/lens combo too. Go with a trusted Canon or Nikon handgrip. Saving $20 now will inevitably cause you to drop your thousand-dollar investment later, if you purchase this grip.In the end, I made this grip much safer by hot-gluing the strap to itself, to keep it from slipping and sliding through the buckle. This vastly improves the product, but now it is permanently at that length. I can no longer sell this grip, and I've wasted $18. I now use a trusted Canon hand grip (~$35) that is far more comfortable and safer..
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The LEXAR 128MB MEMORY STICK, like most 128MB cards, will store on average 142 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 106 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 64 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 51 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 40 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
Bought this for my (nonHD)DVD player. It works well considering the price.You can see very easily that it doesn't provide the highest quality images. I could not be able to use it for my HD components. But for all non HD it works absolutely well. I would recommend to my friends for these uses..
Needed this for additional fiber inputs to my A/V amp. This was the perfect solution, works great, good price
This modem still works but connects only at lower speeds. I have uninstalled it and reinstalled it, removed and reinserted it but I can't get the performance back that it once had.Sill, its a backup and that is all I would use it for.We only have dial-up in our rural area and external modems work much better.
I think they did a genious design for the headphone (can be folded) but its too tight to your head and painful if you wear it for more tan 5 mins.The sound quality is very good
This turns out to be a good amplifier. Helped bring in numerous free-space signals and made them sharper and more watchable
A $199 price point has been the holy grail for retailers for a nice touch-screen GPS unit, and Magellan has done it with the Maestro 3100. I have been using this unit for about one month and am totally pleased with how it operates. The touch-screen works great and the interface is easy to figure out and navigate. I have never looked at the manual. The inclusion of the Sirf Star III chipset means it gets a quick fix and will even work indoors. Using the Navteq mapping software means that the roads are up-to-date. As far as all the other bells and whistles (Bluetooth, MP3, etc.), do you really need those? I have other devices for those purposes. This unit is designed to get you from point A to point B with no hassles, and it delivers. I only have a couple of minor complaints. One, it is slightly difficult to attach the unit to the windshield mount. It just seems like a poor design. Two, it will occasionally lag when navigating. This is particularly evident after you enter a new favorite and click the return arrow to go back. It can take 8-10 seconds...no big deal. Bottom line, this is a great deal for a name-brand GPS.
Dollar for dollar this is the best unit that Palm has produced. It's got a beutiful hi-res screen. It's got 32 megs of internal memory (finally an adequate amount in a Palm OS device!). It's got a speedy 126mhz processor. It plays MP3s at a nice volume with headphones (it will even play them out of the built-in speaker, which is cute in an Alvin &amp; the Chipmonks sort of way, but not that useful) And it's got that wonderful slim, form factor for which Palm branded devices are famous. Yeah, Palm and Sony produce machines with bigger screens and faster processors, but the premium you pay just doesn't justify the purchase. And honestly, the form factor of the Palm Tungsten T3 and the sony Cli&eacute; UX50 includes too many compromises. I mean, what's up with Palm's obsession with silly sliding mechanisms? And what's up with Sony's landscape only orientation on the UX50 (not to mention seven-oh-oh samolean pricetag!) or those other over-laden bricks that feel more like small notebooks than PDAs. At two C-notes, the Tungsten E is cheap enough that, even if you do become seduced by the next great model coming down the pipe in a year or two, you won't feel guilty about having bought this one in the meantime.So go for it. This Palm rox my world!
The AIPTEK DV5900 seems to be a nice little camera. I have only had it for a couple of days but within minutes (without reading instructions) was using it. I would agree with other reviews of this camera that the video isn't the best. But really what do you expect with such a small inexpensive camera??? My wife and I are going to London and Paris later this year and I wanted a small camera that I could just carry in my pocket or in her purse that would take decent video and some pictures. We have a Sony Cybershot that we take most of our still pictures with anyway that works good. The Aiptek video is about equal to a VHS quality video which is exactly what the camera says on its packaging. I would say it is well worth the money if all you want is something simple and easy to carry around and take short little videos. Also it is extremely easy to transfer pictures and video from the camera to my computer. My computer has a dock that the SD card just plugs in to and WHAM there are my picture and videos on the computer. I can then just take them from there over to a video editing program.I am a person that doesn't take lengthy videos on vacations or at holidays. I might record 30-40 minutes of footage and take lots of pictures then put them all together in a video editing program with music and put it on a DVD. (By the way Sony Vegas Movie Studio is a great program to do that) The AIPTEK seems to work just fine for that application.Be sure to order a SD card with your camera. Hope this helped a little.
I recently purchased this camera just wanted a basic underwater camera. That is exacly what you get. Most of my frieds are diving with Sony Cybershots with the water housings. Their pictures clarity and detail in comparison to the Reefmaster is way better. The Reefmaster cameras claim to be a 3.3 mp camera but the picture size is always less than 1 mb on the largest sharpest settings. I would say that it operates more like a 1 mp camera. I'm pretty dissapointed in the preformace. Another down side is that when you change the batteries or remove your san disk flash card you loose all of your settings plus the date and time. It's a cheap camera in a fancy housing.From what I've seen I'd recommend a Sony Cybershot but I'm sure that there are a lot of other really good ones out there. Remember that your always better off getting more than you think you need that way you wont be left wanting more later after the money is already spent. I have learned the hard way.I'd shop around more if I could do it all over again.Good luck.
These are fun little lights that are only good if you need to ad some quick fill or an eyelight for a closeup, but otherwise they're pretty worthless.And at their current price, they're just not worth it either.I was surprised at the amount of output they have, though. However, they're just not broad enough to suit my needs.
So many problems - where to begin?- The antenna point is week, one small bump and the plastic breaks off.- Software very buggy. Windows Defender will shut it down every time because it's unsigned and unnamed (suspicious flag).- Huge firewall issues. If you're willing to KEEP your firewall off, fine. I'm not.- Two-way doesn't work, even on multi-function printers that were supposedly supported. My HP DJ 4180 is fine, when hooked up via local USB - wirelessly wouldn't scan. And _PRINTING_ was incredibly slow.- Wireless discovery is awful and unreliable - put the computer program on 8 laptops and desktops around the house - half of them _NEVER_ found the print server.- The three printers I tried all pretty much REQUIRED the printer be hooked up to each by USB for initial driver loading _THEN_ remoted - this is impractical. Not necessarily this product's fault, but you will spend TOO MUCH TIME trying to get this work. Just go back to printer sharing.- Linksys support was awful. First time, the guy tried for 45 minutes, then said he'd kick it up to his immediate supervisor and I should try back in 30 minutes.- Second time I called, that support person couldn't even find evidence of my previous call, and wouldn't let me talk to a supervisor, and wanted me to try to do a bunch of things all over again, including permanently uninstalling Windows Defender.
Let me start by saying this... all those newfangled tv technologies you see in your local electronics store... LCD, DLP, Plasma... are nice, sure. They can be super slim, super light, hang on a wall, or they can have very large screens, sure. In many ways they may seem superior to the good ol' tube television we have all grown up with.But there is one way that they still have not caught up and in many cases, don't even come CLOSE.... PICTURE QUALITY!ANYONE who would be considered a "TV Buff" agrees that, nice as these new types of TV's are, a good quality regular 'old' CRT (tube) television still provides the best overall picture quality, with the best and most realistic colors and blacks, best contrast, and best refresh rates. Especially the high def tubes. And most agree that Sony makes THE BEST QUALITY PICTURE TUBES, PERIOD!And yet, Tube TV's in general (and high def, widescreen tubes in particular) are a dieing breed. Big manufacturers are shifting from Tube to the new technologies, and slowly, the best high end tube TV's are being replaced by smaller, less expensive versions that are shorter and shorter on features.Sony is following this trend in a BIG way. They have already discontinued the Super Fine Pitch line of tubes, which was far and away considered THE BEST PICTURE that could be had from ANY kind of television, and was literally used as the reference point by which all other TV's, Tube, LCD or otherwise, were judged. Also, the Wega line and XBR line in general continue to lose features thru each generation now.So... what we have here, is probably one of the last great tube HDTV's that you will ever be able to buy, and the best CRT TV that is currently readily available.I bought this TV after taking home three other TV's from Circuit City. An LCD flat panel, LCD projection, and regular SD 4:3 Wega (DLP picture sucked and plasma looked good but didn't come in the size and price range I was shopping, 34" or less and $1500 or less). I had had a 27" SD Wega (CRT) for about 5 years and LOVED that TV. Unfortunately I had it shipped when I moved cross country and it was destroyed in the process. I initially wanted only to replace it, but decided I would try to step up to something better. I tried the LCD TV's and was not happy at all with the picture quality, compared to my old Wega. Then I bought a new SD Wega and found that, while the picture was still great, the TV had lost so many features compared to the model I had had before, no PIP, no audio outputs for surround sound, much weaker internal speakers, a few less inputs, on and on. So I decided to take one more shot at HD.Luckily, a Circuit City salesman pointed me to this XBR970. While not as good as the XBR960 it has replaced (which had the aforementioned Super Fine Pitch picture tube), this is still an amazing TV with an amazing picture. The picture quality stomps all over what I had seen with the Sony and Samsung LCD TV's I had tried, only plasma comes even close. The colors are rich and more realistic, blacks are true deep black, and there's none of the annoying motion lag during fast moving scenes that the LCD's were prone to (Video Games ESPECIALLY suffered from this when played on those LCD's! Moving scenes would go out of focus VERY badly!). It trounced the LCD's in almost every respect, including price, being several hundred dollars cheaper than the two LCD's I had tried, which were smaller at 32" vs. this 34".This TV has tons of inputs and outputs, more than any TV I've ever owned, covering the full range. Others wish for a second HDMI input and I agree that's all this TV really needs as far as inputs go. It also has a very comprehensive menu with all kinds of usefull features and settings to play with.So... more screen area, better picture, lower price,tons of features, what's not to like?Well.. of course, one big downside (and I mean BIG quite literally!!) is that the TV is huge and HEAVY, nearly 200 lbs. No big deal, my old Wega was a beast as well, it's not like I move it around, and I live on the first floor. Just know you will need 2-3 people to move it whenever you need to do so.The ONLY other downside to this TV is that issue which plagues ALL tube televisions, and the bigger they get the worse they have it.... geometry issues. For most people, not a big deal, many never even notice it (if you haven't noticed it on whatever tube TV's you've had up til now, you won't on this one), but some people will, and for those, it can be annoying. Luckily, on my set it was an easy fix. Almost all TV's these days have hidden 'service menus' that allow you to tweak all kinds of parameters of the TV. If you aren't afraid to tinker a little, you can easily go in and correct 80-100% of whatever geometry issues any given tube set will have. Some issues may not be completely fixable, but they are so minor 99% of the time that you'll never notice them unless you are looking at a test pattern anyways. This and the size issue are the only reason this TV doesn't get the full 5 stars from me.Which reminds me, if you are buying such a nice HD set as this, do you and your TV a favor and pick up one of the widely available TV calibration DVD's, Digital Video Essentials or Avia, either can help you easily, greatly improve the TV's picture thru simple menu adjustments, and if you are willing to go into the 'hidden' service menu, you can make adjustments based on these DVD's test patterns that can truly make your TV picture 'perfect' as per the NTSC standard.Bottom line: LCD's etc. are nice, but tube TV's still provide the best picture. And of tube TV's, this is currently THE top of the line TV you can buy, and a raging bargain to boot. The picture is simply beautiful, and looks great for movies, gaming, and even looks good with regular old low def TV (which looks HORRIBLE on LCD!!). And there's a good chance, if things keep going the way they are going, it won't be available for long. Get yours while you can.
I just received the lens. I used it on the Canon M30There are a fews pros and cons.Pros-There is no distortion, no vignetting-The glass seems to made of high quality-Includes a cloth case-The camera is able to focus without problems on my Canon m30. I used a water bottle as subject.Cons-The outer part the construction seems to be cheap plastic, but for $30 dollars this lens is greatOverall I recommend it. If you would like a wider lens for your camera, this is the lens for you.
The memory chip contains only a small chip, meaning that I have to spend extra money for a new, bigger chip that contains a good map.The elevation is not actuate.Other things are OK.
Does not work with Windows XP service pack 2, it needs a WIA driver that is not yet available. It is also incompatible with most other imaging devises, meaning if you have a piece of hardware like a card reader for your camera you will need to uninstall it before it will work in most other windows environments. Went through all the support channels and even was sent a different unit because they claimed it was a hardware problem and wound up sending that one back because it wasn't the problem. So here I sit with a big white elephant on my desk.
I use two of these with custom made 4-1 edison splitters. Then each mount has 4 x 27 watt CFLs. Great for budget video.
We had tried numerous sets of headphones without much success for our three year old twin grandchildren until we discovered these headphones. We love them! Not once in two hours of continuous car travel did they complain they couldn't hear, the headphones were sliding off their heads, or of any other problem. They fit their small heads perfectly and with individual audio controls are perfect. Not only do we love them, but the kids have told us they do, too!
This thing is a piece of junk. Even though the sound is quite nice, it will not charge your Ipod device (this is a first) and after using this item for only 1 month, the unit I purchased will not work under battery power. Amazon.com will not assist me with the anomaly and I have to deal with the manufacturer directly. I wish I purchased another unit elsewhere. This was my first Amazon.com purchase and it will definately be my last.Altec Lansing iM9 inMotion Mobile Speaker Dock for iPod (Black)
I have been using these straps for years and I think they are great. Very comfortable and I love the quick disconnects. The only thing that could be improved on is including a swivel where the strap meets the camera, otherwise the connection seems a bit stiff.
I purchased these headphones as a replacement for my Beats by Dre. They are ok. It comes with an attachment for 1 AA battery which produces the extra bass in the subwoofer. The weight of the batter when attached to an ipod will cause the headphone jack to damage. For the price it is excellent but I had to stop being cheap and go back to Beats by Dre.
I was looking for an FM transmitter that delivers sound that is clear and strong, and this unit meets that need.Other reviewers of FM transmitters emphasized that you'll have trouble if you live in an area with lots of stations. Until purchasing this product, I never realized how full the airwaves were in my area. On my car radio, I found only two fairly open channels, and set up the device at the best (99.1). However, on my pickup's radio even this channel had a fairly strong station show up. But this Kensington unit is loud and clear with very little interference on all three of our vehicles.I got the unit set up fairly quickly, but I must admit this was an accident. I don't really understand the controls on the charger/transmitter unit that plugs into the lighter socket. Basicly, I messed around with it and it ended up working, so I've left it alone. Kind of like my home ethernet - when it works it's an accident, then you spend the rest of your time "troubleshooting" to recreate that accident.I must confess, I also find the controls on the ipod cryptic, rather than "elegant" as the Apple hype calls it. But their reductionist approach is justified on the ipod because of portability. I don't see the need for such "elegance" on the transmitter. If I could redo the purchase, I would get the Kensington unit with the screen (model 33199), which appears to have the same technology but with pushbuttons rather than a toggle on the base. (It also lacks RDS, which my vehicles don't have anyway.)The physical quality is also somewhat questionable. After 1.5 weeks, the charger flew apart as I pulled it from the lighter socket. It went back together easily, with a fuse and metal tab inside, but I wonder how long before it breaks. I take the unit out each day, to avoid theft, and simply pulling the plug in and out 10 times or so caused the cap to uncrew. It is made of fairly cheap plastic, but similar products may be comparable.Overall, a good purchase, but not a great one.
I love the ZuneThe Screen size is awesomeThe speed with which it finds album info etc. is so much faster than media player or i-tunes (which i do have)I like all the little things, like having your pictures as background wallpaper and the share option, but there are many moments where i see bugs that need to be worked out.First off we need movies and videos on the marketplace. Sometimes the software freezes up for no reason(my pc is brand new with top of the line components and no other programs freeze on it). I still think its better than the bland ipod but i would like to see the what this thing looks like in a year or 2. Oh and make sure you have some kind of broadband internet. My friend got one and he could barely get anything done with his dial up.
Tom Tom's stem mount works extremely well. The suction cup mechanism is especially well designed. It also is compatible with the new Tom Tom XL. Everything works exactly as advertised!
This card is used in my Canon PowerShot SD 750. It seems plenty fast and works fine with no errors or lost images.Just insert, format it and go!
Had some compatibility issues. Hard to find answers, instuctions & help just ran me in circles with no quick fix.
Very happy with the cables. Very happy with the price I got them for. In the stores they want outrageous prices and I just could not see spending that kind of money. I am glad I got these through amazon.
I recently had a mishap where I dropped one of my Nikon zoom lenses and it landed face-down. The filter rim took the brunt of the fall, so while the cap and filter glass were smashed, the lens itself was thankfully intact.Get a clear or UV filter like this for each of your lenses as a safety precaution against scratches and other accidents that could ruin your perfectly good lens. This Tiffen filter is a good option because it's pretty affordable and comes in a size that's common among Nikon lenses.
This lock is good (I use one every day) but it isn't perfect. A determined thief can remove the lock given enough time in a concealed space. My friend had his IBM laptop stolen in just this fashion from his private office.
I ordered this printer, because i have another just like it and the spare ink cartridges will fit both. We like this printer because it will print on 8 1/2 x 11 and 8 1/2 x14. The larger is for special reports we have to print.My printer arrived and was perfect. My only negative is that I clicked on "new" to purchase this unit, and it is re-manufactured. That is a different description. So, that said, it is perfect and has a full warranty. And you still get HP support if you need it.tks
This cable will work great for Digital Cable Users. And Also using this on a DVD TURNS IT INTO SUPER QUALITY SUPERIOR! But its a little overpriced for itself but works clean and eficiantly. I give this 4 stars for tiny bit overpriced. These cables make the DVD Gladiator EXTREMELY BETTER!
It is a drive. It is quiet. It seems to be good, speedy, and relatively low power. In the box was a cable, drive, manual and disk. I just opened it up, replaced my old EIDE drive, rebooted and installed XP without any issues.There isn't a lot to say about the drive. =)
I was excited to receive the product however it did not fit my laptop. Everytime I opened the lid a POPPING sound would occur. Turns out the rear right back panel was rubbing the lid casing. I took the laptop out and placed it back in thinking it was not properly installed, same issue.I'm not telling anyone not to buy this product. Just be cautious.. and I hope you have better luck then I did.
Summary:Pros:Sound qualityPriceSizeunobtrusive design (not glossy or flashy, just plain matte black)banana plug connectionsBig and heavy allows more clarity and volumeCons:Big and heavy, if you want to put these on your bookshelf, you'd better have a pretty big bookshelf. If you want small or discrete, these aren't for you. If you use banana plugs, the cables will protrude from the back a fair way.These speakers are simply astounding. I have three pairs now, and I've tried others, and keep coming back to these. They are large enough to have enough air volume displacement and small enough so they're not honking big and annoying (unless you like honking big). They have incredible clarity throughout the range, and when paired with a capable subwoofer and a quality receiver can really deliver an impressive level of volume and depth of sound. I started out with a single pair on a simple stereo setup. I liked them so much, I replaced the two front speakers on my 7.1 setup with these and the difference was simply phenomenal. I made a mistake when Amazon didn't have them in stock for the fourth pair I needed and orderedPolk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)because I was impatient. The BICs have better sound reproduction than the Polk speakers by far, I'm longing for the day when I replace the Polks with a pair of these, which are less pricey. I use these in conjuction with high quality Onkyo receivers, prefabbed cables, BD and SACD players and I couldn't be more pleased. The clarify of these with SACD had me floored.The best part: they cost half what other speakers that can deliver this quality do.
I am very happy with the light. I purchased a 2nd one for a backup due to the relatively short use period before a recharge is need (about 15 min.). But, for the brightness of the light I can see why. If you are too close to your subject the light does have a beam effect. Over 4-5 feet aways seems to work best for an overall enhancement of the lighting.
I thought this is the same with the other pouch i was searching for, i was expecting a rounded shape at the bottom but it's more of rectangular. In any case it still works.
I had to return the first one because it didn't work. This second one is working fine but it hasn't been picking up the radio reception very well. It's okay.
I got these a couple of years ago, and the sound quality is pretty great for the price. More expensive headphones certainly have more present bass and clearer high range, but these served me well for a while, and are certainly one of the more comfortable pairs of headphones I have worn. However, they're not incredibly durable, and I had problems with the rather flimsy cable getting caught on things and easily sliced. Ultimately, though, I was very satisfied with these for the price, and would recommend them for anyone looking for a cheap pair of headphones that sound a step up from what many are used to.
I live in a suburban area and this device gives me one channel. When I can pick up the channe, it is a nice picture.May not be for everyone.
The bag is very attractive but just too small to hold my camera and two lenses. Perfect for a little digital camera but not the Canon Rebel. Should have purchased the bigger one, for sure.
Whoops. One of the advertiser's cons for this router is that it doesn't work with Windows 7. Well, I have been using this router for over a year now with a Windows 7 Home Premium laptop and a Windows XP desktop at the same time. It works perfectly. I don't know about the other versions of Windows 7, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work with them as well. Could just be a ploy to get you to buy a new router - I don't know.
This is my second Toshiba tv. It is a good value and picture is great. I will continue to purchase Toshiba products.
ordered this item based on other reviews and they were all true (the good ones).Took it right out and hooked it up easily to existing receiver and stereo.CD's play great and shuffle easily.Great choice!
I purchased this camera to experiment with a home security setup. Rather than purchase an integrated security system and get stuck with software, cameras, etc, that I don't like, I decided to test some shareware software and go the route of IP cameras. Since wi-fi allows easy access anywhere within my house, IP cameras should work great. I spent several weeks comparison shopping and settled on the TV-IP100W based on its resolution (640x480) capability and wi-fi. I figured about $100 was a good price to test drive a home security system with different sharewares.I was very pleased in that I had it operational via lan in 5 minutes. The wi-fi took a few minutes of tweaking with the router to make sure everything worked. I configured my router to always assign the same IP address to the MAC address on the camera and this worked great. I could only get WEP working, as the WPA seemed to elude my efforts. I stuck the camera up near a window overlooking my front lawn and entrance way and was amazed at the quality.I ran the camera for the last 5 days continuosly and have had no problems. I've noticed the camera has some really good quality even at dusk and sunrise, but once the sun is down the camera is very poor and the image highly pixellated. Overall, this camera is exactly what I need and I plan on ordering two more, and am considering a fourth upgraded outside model with IR-LEDs and an external housing.2008-02-29 It's been one month of continous power-on operation. The camera has never failed to function properly. The images are superb and exceed my expectations. I'm ordering 2 more today to put onto the network and test their viability as well. Given other folks reviews and their quality concerns, I'll post again later as to my experiences.2008-11-30 It's been 10+ months of continuous operation of 4 cameras. I have all four corners of my house monitored looking out thru windows. The cameras haven't lost any quality of picture or had issues with continuity of service. The i-Catcher Console software I'm using continuously polls each camera 4 times a second capturing imaging information and also publishing to an integrated web service giving me remote access to all 4 cameras via the web. I'm very pleased with the cameras.My recommendation to folks is to start simple, plug into the lan jack and get it running there. Disable any ip blocking software like Norton. Also, if the router only allows certain ranges (192.168.0.0 to 192.168.0.99) then you'll have issue accessing 192.168.1.20. This is not the cameras fault - it's your routers. Start there and get each piece working. You'll have these kinds of problems anytime you add IP devices to your network.
The TV is great! What was even better was how quickly it arrived. I would order anything off Amazon! The price was by far the best!
Highly recommend this product for macro photography. I use i t on my canon sx40HS and the photos really pop. Tripod is helpful.
This light worked for about 30 seconds, then died. Tried it in 3 different pc's - nada. Contacted the seller and was refunded the $1.51 but I'm still out the $3 shipping.Even if it did work, I would not recommend this light to anyone. It is so heavy that it will strain your usb port and probably break it. If it doesn't break it, it will enlarge the port where it will not make good contact with other devices put in there later. I can't believe this seller is still selling these. I wasn't going to leave feedback at first, thinking he would pull these off the market, but he's obviously satisfied making a few cents off shipping after refunding folks the item price. Shame...
Software is very basic and not nearly flexible enough.1st device I had failed physically after about 1 month. 2nd device (replacement for 1st, which I had tested before being sent to me) works physically, but Windows does not detect it - so I can't access database.
I bought this new a year ago. I also did the mail-order option (found in the packaging) for a ac adaptor ($10 from GE). Installation on my Mac was flawless, no drivers needed. I was not able to connect all my USB2.0 devices through it, but I suspect that to be a limitation of how much data and power can pass through a computer's usb port, not the devices fault. It worked well for a year. I only connect my mouse and keyboard through this hub. Last week there was this terribly strong burning plastic smell at my desk; it was this device and it was very hot. I tested the product without the ac adaptor and it still got hot. I let it cool for a week and tested it again; it still got hot and smelled. It's in my garbage. I'll get a different brand next time.(If anyone is curious, the ac adaptor sent by GE was a Ktec 5.0V positive, and I would rate it 5 stars)
I have had a terrible experience with this upscaling DVD player. The biggest problem is that it WILL NOT upscale to 1080P with my new Aquos LC-37D90U TV. When I encountered this problem, I was told by Helios tech support that it was a known problem with some HDMI connections, and would be addressed 'soon' via a firmware update. That was 60 days ago, and still no update. Recently, the player would not eject a disk. It was stuck in a 'open' loop, but would not open the tray. Again I contacted tech support, and they told me to force the tray open, or disassemble the unit (remove the cover) and go from there. I have sent countless emails for a warranty resolution, but am getting nowhere. I have now contacted my credit card company for a refund.While the picture quality at 1080i over HDMI is pretty good (the blacks are not very crisp), the build quality and lack of 1080P support makes this unit not worth the 'great price.' I absolutely WOULD NOT buy any product from Helios.
I use this TV in my bedroom and I must admit, it's better than the 27" in my living room (a 2000 model Sony). Component video is a plus, as the DVD quality is excellent. Even the VCR looks good. This model has S-Video unlike its 20" counterpart. Many people on Circuit City's site complained of a geometry problem. I do not have that problem but it can be fixed easily if ones set does have it. It's deeper and wider than most 24" sets and forced me to modify my TV stand, but it's worth it.
Card will not work with Vista x64 and 4+ Gigs of RAM. Creative has still not released drivers to address this. I highly recommend buying audio cards from a different vendor.
Getting an extra, larger-sized capacity battery for your camcorder is a must considering a lot of batteries bundled with the packages right now are the smallest-capacity ones. This is true for the Canon ZR70 MC camcorder. This battery offers extra juice without the hassle or fear of constant battery drainage compared to using the one that came with the camcorder. I now use the smaller capacity as a back-up and the larger one as the main battery. From what I understand, this battery also works with different Canon camcorder models. Very happy with this purchase!
I bought this case because it actually came with a cover for the screen, not a plastic screen protector. The Zune fits snug in the case and is well protected from my clumsy ways.My two gripes are as follows:The hold switch is impossible to go get to....not that big of a deal.The headphone jack is to far recessed for a secure connection. I first had to jam the plug into the connection. Then I simply took a knife and made the hole on the top of the case a little bigger. Problem solved.If you're looking for a retro look with great protection, definitely check out this case!
I inserted this card reader, downloaded the DoD software, and it was working almost immediately without any other installation effort required. I'm running vista 64 bit.
DeceptiveI bought this MP3 player because the Creative Web site promised "Easy Transfer -- Simple drag and drop your data files between ZEN V and your computer. No complicated or messy driver installations necessary." However this does not seem to be the case.I love Creative's MP3 Muvo player. No software needed to load that player up with MP3s. The Muvo shows up as a USB mass storage drive, so one just has to drag and drop his MP3s and data to the Muvo, using nothing more than Windows Explorer -- just like any other thumbdrive. I researched the Zen V first on Creative's site, and the language implies that loading the Zen V was as simple as loading the Muvo or any thumbdrive.However, one apparently does need software to load the Creative Zen V. Moreover, apparently one also needs an Internet connection to install the software. Why do I need to go to the Internet when all I want to do is load this MP3 player with my music and images? I tried to install the software, but it wouldn't install after I told Zone Alarm not to allow the install software to go to the Internet.There is no language on the outside of the box that says you need to install software to use the player, or that you need an Internet connection.I attached the unit to my computer via the USB connection to see if it would show up as a USB mass storage device, and it did not.The "Play for Sure" icon on the back was sticker out; apparently Creative had second thoughts after they put out the product, and decided not to support that function.Moreover, the player will not work in Windows 2000 (though it does say you need Windows XP on the box). I also suspect that the Creative software might be phoning home, and telling the mothership what you are listening to. I see no other urgent need to go to the Internet, unless I make that decision myself.In short, the packaging and the product is deceptive. Which is really too bad because I love the Muvo, and was eyeing the larger Zen Vision: M model. Now I'm going to have to reconsider the Archos solutions.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Bought this lock and it jammed and reset its combination! I had to drill through the lock to get it off and it ended up scraping the side of my laptop.
I recommend this great tube player and adding a Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 Tube Buffer to it (No it doesn't defeat the purpose of a tube CD player) which will make the sound absolutely incredible. This combination provides the best sweetest warm sound I've ever heard. If you do follow my recommendation, I'd also buy 2 inexpensive sets (same length) of Acoustic Research Performance Cables which too me give perfect neutral effect on the sound (Don't get a higher model of this brand).
The SD800IS is an excellent sub-compact camera. Most importantly, the images are very sharp, especially for a sub-compact. It is very easy to use and I like the fact it still has a view finder when shooting in bright light. I also really enjoy the macro feature for real close-ups. I have not yet fully explored the most advanced features of the camera. The lack of full exposure control is the only limitation, but the auto modes are working for me pretty well.
MY beloved TRV 22 was stolen recently. Having only owned and really enjoyed it for 3 months I was aghast to find it was discontinued when my insurance company sought quotes. With a new baby I had been using the camera a lot.Seeing the early comments about CCD size and potential low light performance on the web, I was really nervous about picking up the DCRHC 30 - the deemed replacement for my TRV 22.Anyway, I just got my new WHITE (this was a surprise but it does match my Sony Ericcsson T630 phone - maybe I'd better buy a MAC (not)) DCRHC40 (I paid extra for the 1 Megapixel - better a half useable crappy still than a completely unusable 640 x 480 still) and the verdict is ..... it is an object of great joy. Believe me.The form factor is just fantastic. And while I am no video expert I cannot see the differance between the TVR22 and the DCRHC40 in low light. By low light I mean shooting around the house at night under low incandescant lighting - as low as I care about.There are are a number of small touches and features that place it well ahead of the TRV22. Just take one look at the LCD and you will know what I mean. You can see it outdoors in sunlight!!!The lens cap!!The sound is better!I am really happy.
I use this bag to carry my camera, flash, gorilla pod, and accessories. The multiple pockets make it easy to carry extra batteries and memory cards. It's comfortable enough to wear all day. I have worn it for long walks on a hot beach and it protected my gear without being too hot. This is a small bag, I can carry my iPad in the front pocket, but there is no room for a laptop.
Very sharp lens. VR WORKS! Nice bokeh. This is a slow lens, which works very well in good light, and nicely even in low light if your subject does not move quickly. Fast quiet auto focus. I have nice graduation shots in low light at 150 foot distance and HIGH ISO (Nikon D80). Those with D90 or especially D7000 will love this lens as it will function nicely at high ISOs. Good color and contrast with low chromatic aberration. Especially sharp at 70-200mm, and pretty darn good up to 300mm. DOES NOT accept teleconverters. Not too heavy for travel and acceptably compact size.
It's an ink cartridge. It either does what it's supposed to or it doesn't. So far I've had no complaints with Lexmark products. I wouldn't recommend refurbished cartridges. These work fine.
Like a previous reviewer, we purchased this printer from Tiger Direct about 8 months ago and have now replaced the ink cartridges 3 times since the original ones that came with the printer. We print a few pages per month, and very rarely print pictures. It seemed like a good value at the time, but we've now spent $150 in ink and the printer doesn't print in color...online tech support recommends changing the ink cartridges (they're 3/4 full). Instead of spending the money on more ink, we'll be buying a non-Epson printer. After doing some research, it appears that Epson has changed the way their ink cartridges operate. There is a chip in them that makes the ink expire in 4 months to force you to change your cartridges whether you use it up or not and there is no way to save the ink!
I'm no expert, but for my needs this is a great little remote. It is very thin so slips into small pockets in my camera bag. I figured for 10 bucks, I'd be willing to risk it, i'm satisfied. Can't compare it to anything, never had one before.
Pros- Long Cord- Loud enough. I like to listen to very low volumes. Although not loud enough on the lowest setting on a laptop, go up two notches to 3 and the volume is acceptable.- Noise isolation is decent. While playing something in the headphones on the lowest volume setting, background conversations become muffled. I like to hear some noise from the outside in case someone is trying to get my attention without having to tap my shoulder and surprising me.Cons- Build quality is questionable. I haven't had any problems so far, but I expect the swivel piece on the ear pieces to break if i'm not careful. Mostly constructed from plastic.- Comfort is subpar. The ear pads aren't soft enough for me and hardly have any padding. The area for the ears is pretty small. My ears rub against the seams of the padding.- Sound quality is slightly below average or just plain average. Highs and mids are okay but bass is lacking. I don't even like bass that much.I bought these for $5 with free shipping so I can't complain too much.
(...)I setup this wireless router to act as a backup internet link for an eCommerce firm when their primary DSL link became unreliable. Here are my experiences with the routerRange: Though not as good as promised in the ADs, the range is OK for most small offices that operate on the same floor and are not divided by concrete/metal partitions. Not many will realise that the antennae on this unit can be removed and extended using coaxial cable. Trying different positions for the antennae will definitely help. But dont expect to go a hundred yards into the public park and get a signal. Also, by using aftermarket external antennae with your wireless NICS (not all of them support them), you can get more range from the unit. For offices and homes with multiple floors, its not a bad idea to get a second access point (...) to handle different locations. You will have to run atleast one cable though!Firmware: The unit that I got hung almost every day, till I flashed it with the latest firmware from Linksys. After that, it ran without any incident.Support: The less said about Linksys support, the better. I suppose the (...) pricebreak you get compared to bigger shops like Lucent, Cisco, 3Com et al will compensate for their shoddy support. In most cases, things go pretty fine with Linksys products, but in a few cases, the experience can be pretty frustating, especially for amateur/soho users. Suport also is a matter of luck. SOmetimes, you might have the rare chance of connecting with a support guy who actually knows what he is talking about. It happened to me once, just once!
These headphones have been the best that we have encountered in our literacy labs. The sound quality is excellent and the noise reduction is a true benefit. I would recommend these headphones over the typical school quality sets that have been used in the past. There is simply no comparison.
A lot has been written here about the wonderful video up-conversion of the Oppo DV-981HD.And it's all true.The Oppo DV-981HD does render a magnificent, color vibrant picture in 720P and 1080P for standard DVDs, but that's really just the beginning. For home entertainment enthusiasts this player brings a lot more to the table than just a pretty picture. This extremely versatile player excels in delivering exceptional hi-end audio playback in a variety of formats. HDCD and redbook CDs sound great, but this player really shines with the SACD and DVD Audio formats. It's a great feeling to finally be able to take any disk in your audio/video library and know the Oppo DV-981HD is going to deliver without breaking a sweat.Leveraging your audio/video software investment is really what the Oppo DV-981HD is all about.So five stars and two thumbs way up for Home Entertainment with the Oppo DV-981HD.And that's the prettiest picture of all.
when i saw that this was $2.50 i thought "this has to be a hoax." so naturally, i bought one. it works just as well as the $55 cable my friend bought the only difference is it isn't very cool looking but honestly who really cares your going to be watching the screen not the cable.
This is my third DiNovo, The first one I used for yeards until the letter were no longer viewable so I now use it at home, the second one met with an early death as I jammed it under my desk when closing up shop, could not be fixed. I had a replacement which I hated, so happy I am reunited with a new one!
Worked perfectly - holds our VERY heavy TV in a "hole" our builder put in above the fireplace. Couldn't see from all aspects of the room but can now. Exactly as described.
I bought this card for my olympus 300 digital camera just before leaving the US for 2 weeks in Europe. I used the card daily, taking at least 50 pictures at high resolution a day. One day I actually shot over 200 pictures. It worked flawlessly every time.
The zen came with a start up disk. The set up directions were great. The actual use of transferring music onto it took time to learn due to vague instructions. But after figuring it out the transfer of music is very fast. Despite a few drops while in its case -- there seems to be no ill effect on how well it operates. Charging up the zen is easy. The wait in receiving the product took about 8 weeks but it was worth the wait!
I just got this, and it's too much fun. I don't own a Lomo, but I'm using it on my Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras.I do recommend that you remove the battery when stowing it in your bag - it's too easy to turn off and on. Other than that it's a neat toy for the $25 I paid.
I went on a vacation where I knew I was going to do a lot of snorkeling and I looked at various options for underwater photography. I decided on this one, and was delighted with the results for the most part. The photos are better than the ones that I took with my good digital camera in an underwater housing. As long as there was good light, I got good shots. The downsides: because there is nothing "sticking out" that indicates where the lens is, we ended up with quite a few photos with our fingers in front of the lens. Also, it is entirely manual to load and unload the film. That was a little tricky every time I reloaded the film. But once I got it working, it did fine. Manually rewinding the film was frustrating because it would get stuck and I was constantly afraid that it wouldn't be finished rewinding and I would end up exposing my film accidentally. Those issues aside, this is a good alternative to the disposable underwater cameras.
I recently purchased this UPS to replace one that could not handle the load of my two servers. Shortly after I had a power outage and this UPS kept them running smoothly until the power came back on (only a few minutes). I also experience brown-outs or drops in power, frequently and this is also working well as a power conditioner.
Pros: It is an ultra compact camera. The BS(bestshot) feature make users easier to set different settings for different environments on the fly. Long battery life and pretty sharp images. Last but not least, it takes full size video (640 x 480). I just took it with my Asia trip. I used it for 3-4 days straight and didn't need to recharge. I was having so much fun shooting both photo and video in the trip with this tiny camera.Cons: The direct AV cable and standalone battery charger are optional. It works with the 2GB SD card, but Casio never mentioned it. The manual is way too brief.
Same style since they began production back in 1984 but I think they still look cool. Comfortable and I hate on ear headphones. They sound amazing. Bass is surprisingly strong and the mid and high levels are still present and sound good. The mids and highs can get washed out but some work on the equlalzier can easily fix that problem. Honestly they look a little cheap but they are worth every penny.
I recently purchased a Canon A560 camera through Amazon, and bought this 2GB card to go with it; Canon recommended a high-speed card, so after browsing a bit I settled on this one. It works fine with the camera, and so far hasn't had any issues. I have not tried it in a non-high-speed device yet.
I bought this after my old school pentax broke on me. I cannot believe i spent as much on this as I did. It's nothing worthwhile. The cheap plastic body just doesn't feel as good as the pentax. Also, the rewind on this is ridiculously hard... if you let go, it goes spinning back the other way and you have to re-rewind all that film again. My biggest problem with this kit however is the lens. I could not got this stupid lens to focus for me AT ALL. I was using it for a class where I was required to use 50mm and the POS would focus on one side of the lens, but not the other!!! It made for a cool effect actually... but, unfortunately, 99% of the time it blurred what actually needed to be in focus. I ended up shooting that whole semester with a tiny aperture and was limited to landscapes and shooting in high light situations. The lens really wouldn't let me get the photos I wanted... I say, get on craigslist, and buy an old film camera with a good lens.UPDATE!! a week ago my light meter stopped working, obviously just a battery issue... well, now I can NOT change the batteries!!!!! the battery screw thing is plastic and cracked in half!!! after trying for an hour to unscrew it so I could change the batteries, I gave up. I will continue to use this with NO light meter until I can afford to buy another film camera. I will then proceed to burn this one or throw it out of a moving car at 70mph. Something to make me feel better for how much this camera has made basic film photography a pain in the a.
I was a little nervous about hooking up my Mac Mini to my 50" RCA Scenium (rear-projection DLP HDTV-ready), because a couple of days earlier I connected the Mini to my SGI 1600SW through the SGI MultiLink adapter, and got green speckles on the display whenever there was motion. But with the higher-quality Dual Link cable, there was no problem at all.Unfortunately, the Scenium has a significant amount of overscan, and MacOS X isn't really set up to exclude screen real estate, but both DVDs and TV signals (recorded through a Plextor ConvertX) are quite clear.
Excellent.Wish I had known about it sooner.Will not roll off my tables.Easy to hold.Love the size/length/weight.I would NOT get the capped version, and had a hard time locating the capless one.
Shipped righf away and arrived in good shape. Helps relive lower back pain. Used every day and is a very durable product. This is our second one. Well worth the price.
I purchased these once before. They work well and offer protection to cameras also. I use it on my point & shoot & 35mm.
Definately better than Bose, comfortable and 90% of sound isolation. I am satisfied with my purchase, expensive but worth it.
I read a lot of reviews on this and other laptop cases before I made this purchase. A lot of reviews said that this case did not fit 15" laptops, but it actually fits my 15.4" Dell Inspiron 1525 (Width: 14.05"/35.7cm,Height: 1.00"/2.5cm front, 1.48"/3.7cm back, Depth: 10.08"/25.6cm). It's snug, but it's not like I want my laptop rattling around in the case. There are two side-by-side front pockets that can fit the power cord as well as a small wireless mouse. There is a flap that covers both the laptop compartment and the two front pockets. It closes w/ an adjustable plastic click closure. Additionally, there's a pocket w/ a velcro closure in the back of the bag for a few documents, maybe a 1-subject notebook. I don't like carrying a lot with my laptop, and this is the perfect case for me. This is a minimalist case that doesn't add much weight to the base weight of the computer, but holds everything that I need. There isn't a ton of padding, so I wouldn't recommend it for someone that travels with their computer a lot. However, as someone that brings her laptop between home and work, I think it's enough to protect the computer, given that you don't throw it around. The orange lining on the inside is a nice touch, and the adjustable cross-body strap is slim, but comfortable, and securely attaches to the body of the bag.
Programming the radio can be a little tricky but if you follow the instructions, it's pretty easy to setup. I picked up one of these due to the crap weather coming through the Atlanta metro area. First one I got refused to work! Called Midland tech support and they told me that everything was configured properly! They guessed it was defective so they sent me a replacment inside a week and the same - no NWS alerts picked up! All duds?? Who knows, but I'm asking for my money back!It looks good but doesn't work!
I have tried many different usb ports. This one, by far, is the best. It holds up to seven extra USB cables. The one thing I love is that they are spaced apart just enough to allow the extra big usb cables to plug in next to each other. It not only holds all my extra usb needs, but it powers two printers, my ebook (80gb extra storage), my mouse, ipod cable, and my 2gb external hard drive that I carry all my documents from work on. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is seeking a usb port that is capable of handling all their extra usb needs.
I bought this application thinking it would teach me just the basic phrases I would need as a business traveler or as a tourist. It does not even give you the bare minimum you would need to know when visiting a foreign country.You don't even learn how to ask for the price of something, what time of day it is, or how to count beyond three. I would like to devote more time to a more insightful review, but I'd say its not even worth the effort. Trust me, this is a big waste of your money and more importantly your time.
I've been using a Canon BJC-250 for the past 5 years. I go Windows XP and the Canon doesn't work anymore. I was forced to buy a new printer. I saw the DPI resolution on this printer, which is the same as any other printer costing much more than this one. This was a tremendous change for me! I have never seen a better image come out of a printer in my life! Very detailed, very flowing. There are some exceptions to the printing. Buildings that are smaller can actually look blotchy on the photo paper, while water turns out perfect. Also, when printing out multiple pages, I've had the printer actually jam quite a few times. I've used maybe 20 pieces of paper, and 4 have jammed, two of them in a row. Other than these incidents, it does turn out to be a very worthy printer for the price. It is XP compatible and can be hooked up with the computer still on. You are not forced to buy the USB cable. If you already have a cable for your LPT Printer port, it will work also. I am using the LPT port. The printer is also quite large for what I'm used to (see dimensions). Make sure you'll have enough room for it on your desk. Paper loads from the bottom, not the top like my old printer, and can hold up to 100 sheets. This makes it easier than having to constantly reload the darn thing. After a few weeks, the jamming has stopped. Maybe the printer just needed to be broke in. You must install both ink cartridges with this printer (black and color). This is also new to me, with the Canon I had to constantly change cartridges; another perk from HP. The printer also takes quite a while to "warm up." Instead of just hitting the print button and watching it print, it takes maybe 1-2 minutes (depending on how long it has sat idle) to warm up before printing. It is quite loud when warming up and loading the first sheet of paper. After the first sheet is loaded, it's *amazingly* quiet. (Remember, I used to have a 1998 Canon! This is super cool by my standards!) The speed is something to be proud of, as well. Although warm up time can take a little bit longer, after it gets going, it's running very well! A nice high DPI photograph can take up to 1 minute to print at about 800dpi. I haven't tried it any higher yet. Black pages... maybe 10 seconds, if even that!! I changed my rating from 4 stars (on March 17) to 5 stars (on March 21) because the paper jams have stopped. Don't think you need a new printer? For this price, you deserve one anyways! Order one now!
This lense is so much wide, i used in the habana streets where old buildings sorround you, and i got great pictures.
I definately suggest this product!An excellent choice for backing up your data. Small size, no noise, fast.
Lost email account and the key for continued use. Wrote to Spectorsoft outlining the problems and said I could answer questions regarding the account or purchase. This is the reply I received:"Hello,I am sorry but for security reasons we can only reply to the email address on file for an account.. Please resubmit your request directly from the email address you registered with us at time of purchase. SteveG."Thats bull." If I don't check this stuff you wont need to buy another licence." Yeah, I hear you Steve.kind of like having a pet snake.Not an honourable company.
A solidly built DVI cable. The price and quality of this product was a steal! I absolutely love this cable :).Highly recommended!
If you observe the night sky using a telescope in a humid environment, then you have probably had an observing session cut short by dew forming on your lens. The Dew Zapper delays/prevents the onset of dew/frost (depending upon conditions) to prolong your observing sessions. The one drawback of this model is that you cannot adjust the heat output of the device, since too much heating can cause tube currents (of air) that tend to affect your viewing. Using a dew heater along with a dew shield (lens shade) will prolong your observing sessions in humid environments.
The camera is fine as long as nothing goes wrong. Fuji has the worst customer service I have ever delt with. They pass you from one person to another and do everything they can not to help you. Be prepared to deal with the worst customer service in the business. I really hope this helps you.
Cables are the perfect size have great sound quality I have not had any problems with the signal. Fuse box is small and easy to hide and has a way to be mounted. Cheapest cables out there but definitely the most worth the money.
Alright, well this is my first ipaq and I say it's pretty awesome. Wi-fi is great and at first i wasn't sure what it was, but it connects you to the internet if you have a wireless connection. Bluetooth also can connect you to the internet through someone's phone if they have bluetooth on their phone. I have a 1 gig sd card with mostly music on it and it's perfect. Before I bought this ipaq I read countless reviews and it helps a lot.The only problem that I've had is that I can't connect my ipaq to my computer,but it's a problem with the computer so if some could could please give me some ideas there. That would be great. Also my outlook on my ipaq doesn't send e~mails. maybe i set it up wrong.The web surfing is exactly like surfing on a laptop or desktop pc,which suprised me. I'm writing this review outside on my deck. I read that some ipaq's would freeze up too much but that is only because you can run multiple programs at once. So if you close your progams using i-task,it's fine.I've only had this for a week but so far I'm loving it. The remote is so awesome because you can control a TV,DVD,VCR,Surround sound, and many more devices. Programing is so easy,it takes 30 secondsor less.I can't compare but it's awesome!
I bought this filter to basically protect the lens of my camera. It arrived in perfect condition - screwed it on my camera and took several pictures. No difference in image quality. This is just what you want at a great price.
Bought this to replace an eMachines that took a dump after running 3 years 24x7. If this is half as reliable, I'll be happy.Not the fastest processor, but with dual core, it runs two apps with ease (no bogging down whne running multiple apps).Plenty of storage. 1 gig RAM. 250GB SATA hard drive, so good access times. Lightscribe DVD, plenty of USB 3 front - 4 rear.Mediocre graphics card, but unless you need lots of gaming horsepower, it works fine.Quiet - processor fan is barely noticeable.Has decent upgradability with expansion slots. Overall, good value for the $. Gamers look elsewhere.Has Microsoft Office with a lame 60 day trial period. Unless you really like Microsoft's hugely overpriced and bloated software, just download the free Office suite from Sun Microsystems - just as good, if not better. And the price is right.Also, dump MS Internet Explorer and use the free Mozilla FireFox 2.0 or 3.0 browser, which is vastly better and a lot safer.
Everything works great and it's simple to operate. The only surprise is that the alarm is not very loud and will not repeat if you do not stop it because you were in a noisy environment. The previous watch I owned with all these features (Timex) had a loud alarm. And it repeated if you did not respond and turn it off. The alarm at the end of the countdown timer is very short and will not repeat either. It should at least have an option to choose a louder alarm or repeat for those who expect to have noisier environments or have some hearing loss. The xBlack is a neat look with the dark (reversed) display, but it is somewhat harder to read unless there is a decent ambient light. The backlight is therefore quite necessary more often.Otherwise the functions work extremely well and its non-metal case is much lighter to wear than similar watches. If the alarm issues were met, I'd give it 5 stars.
I bought this to watch tapes while my partner sleeps. It hooks up easily to a VCR, gives a nice clear picture. I was able to read all the subtitles on my Kieslowski films with ease. And I liked the color I saw.I do wish the AC adaptor was packaged with it, though. It requires four AAA batteries, and two nights viewing can run though those quickly.
Absolutely great item and super service.I just used both at the big swim meet event and loved them both .The camera grip helped me to hold the camera steady and also relax when I did not have to shoot but in the same time have the camera right on my wrist.Excellent buy,excellent place to buy from.Shipping and handling w/o any problems.I am giving you 5 star.Thank you very much.Professional Photographerwww.inmyviewnow.com
Works great for the price. No complaints at all about it. I have spent five times as much and gotten products that were not as good as this cable. Everything is solid on it and fit is great.
This is by far one of the best laptop bags I've ever owned. This bag doesn't just have pockets. It has pockets with a purpose! Each pocket is appropriately sized, lined, and - get this - labelled with its own little icon. Specifically there are two "end" pockets with easy access to a decent sized cell phone or a laptop powerbrick. The front "beaver" tail storage flaps were weird at first, until I figured out that they were simply easier to use with one hand and made no loud zipper sound. Shove that magazine or folded newspaper in here, along with your pens and pencils, coins in a zippered pocket, and mp3/ipod in a nice soft, lined pocket. Also contains a hole for your headphones cord. Nice touch. The main laptop pocket unzips just enough to fit your computer in and that's it, ensuring the bag will never unzip itself under the weight of a laptop and cause it to fall out. As long as you are holding at least one of the handles, the laptop is safe, and buffered nicely by extra padding. Additional pockets for files, PDA and stylus (again, the icons were cool), business cards, and pens, and an external pocket for sunglasses and a passport. The handles are very form fitting, as the two merge into a single small diameter handle. My only complaint - make the bottom of the handle out of some type of gel material, the plastic handles do give your hands an extra workout.
Have used this for the last 2 years and never had any issues. Recently, I decided to upgrade the firmware on this router.Do not upgrade to V1.1 Release 10 for 2624 on their support website if you want your VPN to work. I know it is the router firmware because it used to work right before the upgrade.Their support charges $45 to open an incident so I am trying to find a previous release of the firmware so that I can get my VPN connection to work again !!!
Did not fit on my Nikon D90, kept falling off. Good idea, but needs to be constructed better.
These strain reliefs are very good quality for the money....I would recommend these to anyone who makes their own cables.
Great kbd. Able to work the PC from almost 20 feet. Although, like most wireless kbds, you can't type as fast as a wired kbd. I use it on a media pc. Its connected to a 61in screen. I wouldn't use a wireless kbd for work, but for my use - music selection, movies and basic web operations, its fine.
The player works, but the remote sensor went out on mine-like other reviewers. This means you cannot program a universal remote to solve the problem. Unless you want a DVD with only a play, stop and eject control- I suggest looking elsewhere and saving your money. fixing this would cost more than the unit is worth.
While it does not mention it in the specs for this product, this mouse connects through the USB port. It does not connect through the PS/2 port. The listing for the contents on the box says IBM Travel Mouse, USB connector, User's Manual. This is not strictly true. The travel mouse only connects through the USB port and there is no seperate USB connector. The owner's manual contains a link for technical support, and very little else. However the web site for MicroInnovations does not admit to making or selling the Travel Mouse, so there is no technical support available online for this product. There is no driver for this mouse. So even with an adaptor, you cannot use the PS/2 port with this mouse. While I like the shape, size and color of this mouse, the connectivity problems give it a very poor rating.
This is an awesome machine. I have owned several &quot;boom boxes&quot; but this by far is the best. Easy to use, pleasing to the eye, and great sound both low and high end. Read the review by phurlene for more...everything he said is totally true. My jog dial works fine by the way...
This is the third battery in four years I have had to purchase. They only seem to last a year and half.
Camera takes beautiful pictures. Easy to operate. This is my first digital camera and it was easy to figure out.
I am always a bit reluctant to purchase an all-in-one model computer because of the lack of ability to upgrade it. But I'm very pleased with this vaio. It plays games such as Morrowind Oblivian, and records my Sci-fi and soaps with ease. It arrived quickly from the sony store and had no product defaults.Out of the box it set up right away. It has a beautiful screen and runs like a dream. It has a decent videocard, and I'll be able to play games such as NWN 2 with ease.Downside:1. It gets a bit hot. Keep it away from the wall or other items, and set the screen to turn off if you are using it.2. Making your own copy of the OS, was annoying, and took several hours. This is par for the course for Sony, but still irritating. When you just buy a brand new computer, the last thing you want to do is burn dvd's of its operating system. Thank god I had some on hand, or I'd be seriously annoyed.3. Make sure to dust it frequently, there are a number of vents and fans on the back which can be easily dirty or filed with dust and make the pc noisy.Overall, a good machine, recommend.
I knew my day was going to improve when the truck pulled up at my home with this cable deep within. No ordinary truck, this one was Holy White, and the gold Delivery logo sparkled like a thousand suns reflected through shards of the purest ice formed with unadulterated water collected at the beginning of the universe. The driver, clad in a robe colored the softest of white, floated towards me on the cool fog of a hundred fire extinguishers. He smiled benevolently, like a father looking down upon his only child, and handed me a package wrapped in gold beaten thin to the point where you could see through it. I didn't have to sign, because the driver could see within my heart, and knew that I was pure. Upon opening the package, an angelic choir started to sing, and reached a crescendo as I laid this cable on my stereo system. Instantly, my antiquated equipment transformed into components made from the clearest diamond-semiconductor. The cable knew where to go, and hooked itself into the correct ports without help from me - all the while, the choir sang praises to the almighty digital god. With trepidation, I pushed "play," and was instantly enveloped in a sound that echoed the creation of all matter, a sound that vibrated every cell in my body to perfection. I was instantly taken to the next plane, where I saw the all-father. I knew with my entire soul, that all was good in the world.But then I realized the cable was blue, so I only gave it one star. I hate blue.
Update 6/30/06: The rebate did finally show up, but it took a month longer than promised!The printer still works and I've applied patches that probably fix the setup bug below. Brother's web site and patch software distribution is very hard to figure out, but this really has been a great purchase over time. I regularly fax from it, copy from it, scan from it, and even print from it. My wife, who was quite skeptical about the value of this complex beast (she's usually right to be skeptical) is a huge fan.An OS X update broke the abiity to send a scan to OS X. I didn't fuss with this as it ended up being just as easy for me to launch the scan from OS X. I'm not sure this works that well with XP either -- today's firewalls make this hard.I gave this a 3 star rating originally, but now I'd say 5 stars.-------- Original review ----------------------I have both XP and OS X Tiger (10.4.2) machines on my home LAN. I installed the brother to both machines. In both cases I downloaded the very latest software patches from Brother's site.The XP install went rather well, but I realized too late the downloaded drivers didn't include the OCR shttp://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/communities/reviews/preview-your-review.gifoftware. Annoying. I'd recommend doing the CD install first then downloading and updating from the downloads.The OS X install was another story. Actually, this is pretty outrageous. Bonjour (was Rendezvous) install didn't work at all. The printer didn't appear in my network display.It took about a half hour of late night hacking and googling and amazon review reading to figure out that Brother misconfigured the printer. They didn't define something called a 'mDNS' name. Without this name Bonjour/Rendezvous doesn't work.How do you define this? Well, to make a long story short, dig through the CD and find the help file called ALL_EngNet.pdf. Chapter 7 describes the browser interface. Use your browser and the IP address of the brother to get the web UI. You need the admin un of 'admin' and pw of 'access'. (This is publicly downloadable, not secret, you can chang pw.) Then from the home page click Network Configuration then click on configuremDNS, then name the machine (BrotherMFC works). Now you can add it as a printer.It's astounding that Brother doesn't even mention this on their web site help files. It's a pretty darned serious bug.I'll add the rest of my experience later. The Mac is definitely a poor cousin for this device. It does appear, however, that (contrary to the Brother specs) it is possible to fax to a Mac.Update: I've definitely warmed to this device. I've an evolving review with comments on both XP and OS X experiences in my blog. Amazon does not permit URL inclusion in reviews, but for more information go to Google's blog search and search Gordon and 7820N.The XP support is better than the Mac support, but a geek armed with my review will have no trouble getting this machine working well with OS X -- including push button scanning directly to disk! (I suspect there may be some nasty security implications here ...) It's not, however, a device for the average user. It really needs a geek to install and configure it.
I love this camera! Shipped with USB cable and the transfers are super fast. Photo quality is excellent, and I was taking photos only minutes out of the box. The trouble started when I loaded the Adobe PhotoDeluxe 1.0 that shipped with the camera-- I can't seem to transfer photos to email, and frankly, this is the major need of the camera for me. In fact, when I try to transfer to email, the program locks up and so does my computer, which was 192 megs of RAM and Pentium II at 350. So, buy the camera if you want ease of use and great photos, but watch out for the Adobe software. If I can't get this fixed, it's all going back.
I present for a living, I have used this remote for over four years for hundreds of presentations. It has never let me down. Anyone who says they have to push the buttons more than once simply does not have their PowerPoint set up right! The case is sturdy, feels great and is flawless in use. I have tried more expensive and they are simply not worth it. This is simple to use, works on any computer and if you need more than forward, back, blank screen and laser you are making it way too complicated!
I have just bought the Sony Cybershot w100 camera little over a month ago and I have only taken 30-40 pictures, I loved it and then it just stopped working, so I recharged the baterry, no luck still the camera wouldn't turn off or on. So Thankfully I had bought a 2nd backup battery charged it and tried the camera again. No it doesn't work it only makes a slight ding sound and shuts off. Basically worthless. It seems like it might have short circuited. But I was so excitted to buy this camera I read all instructions before use, I haven't let anyone else use it and it hasn't been out of my sight, never been dropped, never in extreme hot or cold, always well protected. SO I am going to try to return it or exchange it. I am hoping to get good service or I will be really upset for spending so much money and research just to take 30-40 pictures. Hopefully I can let you know if they stand by their products. Before now I have always been happy with what I have bought from Amazon
I especially appreciated not being gouged on shipping like so many small items are.I found this item to be priced fairly and delivered promptly.
My wife and I bought this camera as a Christmas gift to ourselves, as we needed a new camera. We are very pleased with the quality of the pictures and the ease of use of this camera. This camera is easy to load with film, has an excellent zoom, and works great even in difficult lighting. The only complaint we have is that with the 'red eye reduction' on, it slows the picture taking process as the flash fires, so you can't take quick snapshots with that feature in use. I think most cameras have this problem, so if you are taking pictures of fast little kids doing something cute, don't plan on using red eye reduction, just get yourself one of those special 'red eye' pens at the photo counter.
The elastic loops are too loose and my new CD Walkman went for pavement slide the first time I used it. I'm very sorry I bought this thing.
I didn't want to pay too much for my first home theater system so I waited until I found a unit with everything I needed for my price. This was it. It has all more inputs and outputs than similar grade (and much higher priced) Sony and Panasonic systems. S-video, composite, component, Outputs for adding on a cd/dvd burner or cassette player; Plays VDC,CD, DVD, CDR CDRW MP3's. I am not a a real freak about sound, so I cannot get really picky here, but I think it sounds alot better than the stereo speakers on my TV. You can make the center channel louder than the other channels in dolby digital 5.1 so you can hear the dialog without blowing everyone out when the dinos started stomping. The subwoofer has a control knob so you can adjust quickly if it gets too loud.
I thought only motherboards were the victims of bad capacitors, but no! This model stopped working on me after one of the capacitors on the board had a swelled capacitor.I bought this to get away from the last video card, with a fan that went bad -- I thought this would be safer!
I've owned this product for just a couple of weeks now, but so far am very satisfied. I have always found Monster products to be well built, and this one is no exception. Sure, it looks good in the rack. But more importantly, it helps me sleep better at night knowing my system is protected. The price is right, too. Highly recommended!
We currently have this printer, but it was at the end of its life. We decided to buy this on Amazon after reading many ads. We decided on this vendor and everything was perfect. It arrived as expected and in mint condition. It was better than I expected considering it was used. We are very happy with this purchase.
I bought this to replace my ever decreasing stock of phone socks...they seem to go missing just like regular socks!Thankfully, i read the reviews of another similar product and learned that although it showed a pack of 6...only a single sock was mailed. I decided to order this instead and i'm hapy to say i got 6 socks in exactly the colours shown.The material it's made of is not bad for the price, it does the job of protecting my phone while looking cute, but unfortunately, theres no elastic in it, so my relatively small nokia C5 slips in and out too easily...almost making the whole socking process futile...not to mention the ease with which the sock and phone end up going their separate ways with the sock never to be seen again.In the end...for $2...i really can't complain too much...though i would much rather have a pack of 3 better quality socks.
The original pads were a black, denser more rubber type material, these are a lighter, standard foam variety you find on cheap headphones in stores. They'll work, but the comfort factor, and durability are questionable.
I bought this Access Point from D-Link along with some of their other wireless products and everything works great!I have the USB adapter and the PCMCIA card. The Access Point performs with great speed throughout my home where ever I am. Granted I have a relatively small home, but nonetheless it works great for me. Except for my upstairs balcony.The documentation that comes with D-link's Access Point, and the other Wireless products I bought, is very helpful in the little troubles I came across when configuring the products to my perfectionist needs.I would Highly recommend D-Link Wireless Products. It has made my life easier and it is something I can show off to my friends when they come over.
Great sound for the price. One of the best systems you can get for the price. You will enjoy the clear sound. Your neighbors will too!
This was a great purchase. We were very satisfied and would recommend this vendor to others. The experience was positive.
It runs on my wireless network, hardly ever a problem. I would purchase it again. Nice color prints, even on plain paper.
This printer delivers postscript quality color printing andlarge format too. The ink is pricey but the printer is not . . .The quality and functionality is so much better than Tektronix or the like and it only wieghs 20#s. On gloss paper the quality is better than a laser. It is not good to print 100s of b/w pages at a time in good quality though; too slow.
Great USB fash drive, very small i attached it to my key ring so I alway have it with me, amazing one GIG capacity.HOWEVER needs better and stronger connection for key ring. It currently provides a light weight cord with ring on the end. Not good enough.
Great little web camera. Views a little dark, but with patience you are able to adjust to your liking. For the price its not bad.
Got this for my daughter to use with her Canon Digital Rebel xti. She's always traipsing off taking photos, using her jacket pockets to hold things or lugging her big bag. Now everything she needs for a quick (or extended) trip can be carried along with ease. She's thrilled to have this in time for her trip to Japan. There's room for her most-used lenses, tripod, extra battery, etc. Seems pretty rugged and roomy. It will also be doubling as her carry-on for the plane trip.
Product is very strong, but requires an underlying wall stud. Placement is limited by the location of the Stud. Easy one touch manipulation of the arm and great flexibility in positioning the TV.
The EX series has once again stood up to its reputation of solid construction.Lens has a good weight to it a little heavy especially with an external flash mounted on the camera. However, manageble weight greatly reduces shaking when taking a picture.Beautiful Bukeh when stepped down to 2.8. Extremely sharp at 5.0Unlike Pentax DA and ED lenses, focus ring is locked in electrically. Inorder to fine tune focusing you will have to flip the switch on the camera body to Manual. This is my only small complain.
I had purchased this same remote back in 2005 when I owned a Nikon D70s camera body. The ML-L3 always worked flawlessly. Later I sold the camera and included the remote in the package. Recently, I purchased a Nikon D7000 and noticed that it used the same ML-L3! Incidentally, Amazon was professional enough to advise me that I had purchased the same item earlier. The remote is inexpensive, works great. I am thrilled with the product!
I got my meter today and started tracking wattage.Big fan.. 216 watts.. this notebook.. 16 watts.. Cell charger.. 2.2 watts..I agree with most.. don't go crazy and try heavy loads over 10 amps.. (thats my number in my head).. I'd like this to last for awhile...
You don't have to guess with the quality of Epson. What I like about this pack is that it saves you a little money and you'll need all the colors eventually anyway. :)
My Nikorr 18x105 I currently use all the time. Every time I've taken it off my D-90 and used the 50mm lens I regretted buying it. After using it a couple of times I've removed it from my camera bag and as of yet not missed it al all.
Picture seems good, having a built in DVD is nice. Only knock on it is the remote seems to have an occassional delay in responding once you try and change a channel. A bit over priced considering what other options are out there: you can buy a separate DVD player for under $50 bucks nowadays, and invest the rest of the cash in a nicer set...unless space is an issue, which is what you are paying for (its space saving ability).
bought this cable to hook up my computer to my big screen tv. i was concerned that the long length would caise a loss of signal quality. I couldn't be happier, sound and picture are just as good watching movies on my computer with this cable as they are with my blue ray player with a 6ft cable. Don't waste your money on the big name cables or fear the long length. this works perfectly !
I have had it for over a month now and It just is a nice unit. This is my third printer after trying an HP and an Epson. I can clearly tell that I will be a Cannon fan for a while.The print quality is superb for an inkjet printer. Even on plain paper, the pictures never looked that good from the previous two printers. I tried the copy function and it works nice. I was not able to tell the copy from the original.If I have to mention any negative points, it seems to take a bit of time to start the printout, but that is no big deal. Also, slightly bulkier than I had anticipated. Check your workspace dimensions before buying.
This fan is loud and noisy even on the lowest speed. The body of the fan sways/tremors when I turn it on oscillation mode. NOT a good product!!
This lamp was priced at a steal, and it looks a little cheap. However, it lights up a room well, and for what I paid for it, I'm very happy with the purchase. You will be too if you don't go into it thinking you're getting something that can pass for any kind of elegant.
I bought this camera to replace another Canon that I owned that got destroyed when it got wet. That older digital took fabulous photos. This one takes horrible ones. They almost universally look grainy especially if using the flash or the zoom. If I could do it all over again, I would most definitely NOT get this camera. Thank goodness that I have a new Canon SLR as well. However, that one doesn't take pictures as well as the one I had before it either. Obviously, Canon's quality is going downhill - say downhill.
Lens hood works great. Just guide it over the lens focusing ring and give it a turn to lock it in place. The T3i kit lens, 3.5-5.6 - 18-55mm, is just great. I noticed, during sunny day shooting, unwanted reflective lighting that got into the lens. The lens hood has stopped this problem and is thus a low cost solution to the problem. The hood also protects the lens from accidental bangs and makes it easier to turn the focus ring when adjusting it for manual focusing. I also do not note any vignetting when I am shooting at the wide 18mm mode. The hood does not interfere with the lens cap when you attach a UV filter to the lens. Because the hood is a bayonet type mount, and not screw in, it allows for filters and the hood to be mounted without a problem.
BB-HCM531 camera requires 48V and 130 mA poewr over Ethernet. It won't work with 5V-12V power inserter. Be aware using D-Link product.
I use this remote with a 4-device setup, including Windows Media Center through an Xbox 360. It totally meets the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) and works great. Intuitive and has great recovery Help screens to walk you through issues (i.e. turned away from screen after engaging macro). Very easy setup on the PC through the Logitech software.I did have to do some manual tweaking in the software to get the remote to finalize on Media Center functions, but not a big deal.
We've owned these phones (i.e., this accessory handset and the base with answering machine) for two or three years now.Never had any of the problems others have described here, e.g., "searching for handset" or "buzzing" or other noise problems. In fact one of the best things about this unit is that you can actually hear the person on the other end quite well.One excellent feature of this system is that the programmed numbers are centrally stored, so you only have to enter them once and they are accessible on all handsets.There was one problem: After a short period after purchase (3 months or so), the handset would often show a "CHECK BATTERY" warning for apparently no reason (the handset constantly sits on its charger, so how could this be?). I searched for some help online and found that others had this problem and had received no help from the reportedly terrible tech support at vtech. Those reviewers also said that replacing the batteries didn't help, so I didn't even bother trying that. We found that the temporary fix was to jigger one of the batteries, so we just lived with it.However, after a couple years of use the phones didn't retain their charge for very long, so we decided to replace the factory NiMH batteries (mAh 500) with new ones that could hold much more energy -- 1000 mAh. And since then we've not seen the CHECK BATTERY problem even once.So in the end the only problem we experienced with these phones was caused by the cheap AAA batteries that came with them. So get some better batteries and you'll be happy with this product.
I have purchased a few items from Amazon.com and have been pretty satisfied with them all. It is very convenient for me to shop this way, and have always recieved what I have purchased.I recommend Amazon.com to all, and will continue to use this service.
I have been listening to these on my front L/R speakers for about 6 weeks. I am about ready to replace them with the cables I was using prior which is a med.to high end 14Ga. heavy shielded cable I had been using prior.These cables really come into play at high volume and greater complexity of the music,about the only other thing I can add is I am going to purchase some high end dialectric flexible covering, as I don't think the shielding is what it should be in my situation.Very good deal, a very transparent cable, I will report later I am planning to replace my R/L Surround speakers with a big upgrade and this may end up connecting them.Great Price, thanks again Amazon for exposing me to another great deal
So far I am mostly pleased with this GPS. There are a couple of things that I think could be done better:1. A motorcycle GPS should have an option to pick the route with the most turns or some similar criteria. Grouping cars and motorcycles together and then allowing choices such as taxis, buses, and trucks to determine the type of route doesn't make much sense to me.2. I have a bluetooth headset that allows me to switch back and forth between a wireless intercom and the GPS, but when I switch from GPS to wireless intercom the GPS is dropped and I have to go through the menus to reconnect it. An automatic reconnect would be nice.
I have owned this one for about 2 years. It it very limited in uses. Sometimes the CDs play and sometimes they dont. It is very cheap and I will be replacing it.
I own this DVD player. I just bought it in late March 2000. It is the first DVD player I've ever owned. The sound and picture are great with my dad's home theater. I am seriously thinking about getting one for my bedroom. I just bought a 32-inch Toshiba tv for my bedroom.For those of you who have problems getting rid of the ZOOM in the lower right hand corner, hit the setup button TWICE, that should get rid of the ZOOM.Enjoy!Update 10/9/07I still have this DVD player and it works great!
I needed to replace a failing Seagate hard drive and was unsure of how to duplicate the contents of the old drive on to the new, higher capacity Western Digital drive. I was extremely impressed with the included data lifeguard software. It could not have been easier to use. It even created customized instructions that detailed how to set the jumpers on the old drive to use it as a secondary unit. Since it was factory installed I would otherwise not have known the correct configuration. A fast and easy upgrade. Highly recommended.
I've owned this for over a year now, and I'm completely satisfied. The drivers/tv software come in 1 CD and it takes a while to install, but it is automated, so you don't install a million things yourself. I play BF2142 up to medium settings, schedule TV recordings of all the tennis i've been missing, use Studio 9(included), take out commercials and burn DVD. It has been the golden middle for me, plays games like BF / TV and does not cost a fortune.
Quality product. Good sound at an affordable price. I am very happy with this purchase.
The power cord is probably built in China at a cost of $2.00 it does not justify it's retail price. After my purchase I found a similar power cord with the same connectors and better quality for half the retail price.I am an audiophile and at the time of purchase wanted to get the maximum benefit from my CD Player.
While I did give these headphones two stars, I will say that the sound quality was actually pretty good- That's why I didn't give it one. The bass wasn't as rich, ans the treble not as perfectly replicated as I expected, but they were definitely on par with my Bose QC15 over ear's and I was impressed. That lasted for all of around 5 minutes, when the tip on the left earphone started constantly falling off and having to be snapped back on. I put up with the earphone tip problem for four days, until, when pulling them out of my ear, the whole casing for the left bud just fell apart. As this was on a Sunday night, and Monster doesn't open until supposedly 12 pm my time on Monday, I waited until 3 pm Monday to try to call up for a replacement. Too bad they forgot to change the automated phone service, so it was still giving out a message that monster was closed because it was Sunday, and gave me an email address to email. Once again, just too bad - it gave out the wrong address, and they never got my email. So, not getting a reply, I tried calling again on Tuesday, again at 3 o clock. This time, the automated machine was fixed, but I was on hold for over an hour, and it took almost another hour dealing with a person who barely spoke English, was frequently sarcastic and rude, and refused to believe that my headphones were even real Turbines to even get a shipping label, and it's supposed to take another three weeks for me to get a replacement. Basically, if you're willing to bet your $180 on not getting a lemon pair of high quality earphones, be my guest, but when you get stuck having to deal with customer service WHEN they break, don't say I didn't warn you.
A friend of mine introduced me to this hard drive and I ordered one on his recommendation. It works as specified and has enabled me to move a lot of unnecessary files off my laptop hard drive.Window XP recognized the unit automatically and there was no setup required. I consider this hard drive a lot of bang for the buck.
I liked the price and the reviews here but had a problem with the player. Had it shipped free and after two days of playing DVDs, the player started making high-pitched squeels through the TV speakers.The player then degenerated further by not turning back on after being turned off. The first symptom was fast-paced flashing of the power button. You then would have to unplug the player for an hour to have it turn back on. Needless to say, "it's dead Jim".This unfortunate turn of events allowed me to test Amazon's return policy. Just go to Amazon.com/returns and you get instructions on how to return the player, along with a postage paid mailer you print out and tape to the box.Call me brave, but I have another one shipping out to me. Let's hope this one works more than two days.
I bought this router as an upgrade from my Netgear wireless g router. As soon as it was installed I started losing connection intermittently and on several occasions couldn't connect at all. My son has an Xbox and he also was having a lot of issues with the online gaming. After four days we switched back to the Netgear router and all the previous issues were gone. This will be my last D-Link purchase.
Bought to eliminate Comcast modem rent fee (seller: Tirgo). For the first week worked the same as the one I previously had but after that it completely stopped working leaving me without internet...Amazon was kind enough to let me return the product although restocking fee was charged...that's better than nothing.So two stars - one for the first week, one for the return
After reading reviews for these earbuds, I thought...here is the answer. Well they were not! They fall out of my ears which may be a blessing in disguise because the sound is underwhelming. They are very treble weak sounding earbuds with little full sound. I will keep looking.
All of my pictures came out red. I returned the ink cartridge along with samples of the red pictures. I still need the ink, but I don't know where to buy it. I will probably try to buy it directly from Amazon.
My wife and I were looking for an inexpensive pair of headphones for her to play music through for our first child, due in four months. For our unique needs, this pair has worked very well. Lots of flexibility in them and the sound seems really great for the price. We would strongly recommend them for the price and especially to any other expecting mother looking for a pair to play for her little one.
Works perfectly on my Mac quicksilver 933. I had a problem though when I installed it on my computer while OS 10.4.10 was still on this computer. OS 10.4 didn't see it as a USB 2.0 device until I installed OS 10.5. Now, it works as designed, and either way I was happy, because it did work, as a 1.1 device.So if you using a Mac with 10.5 this will serve you well. Not sure about windows. But then again, who is?
I needed the mini-sd card, not the micro. So, finding this product with the additional sleeves was excellent. Now I can stick the card in my phone (mini) and my computer (the full size sleeve)! IT WORKS PERFECTLY FOR POCKET PC!!! (Which is what I wanted the card for!) Also, as if I wasn't happy enough, the micro sd card fits in my camera! (Not what I got it for, but still...extras!) I got the card before it was even supposed to be shipped, no problems or hassles. I am a very satisfied customer.
I love this camera. I have become frustrated with digital cameras and decided to go back to a less expensive, more reliable version of picture taking. I took pictures with it on my trip to Chile last year and they turned out beautiful. When I returned, I was able to have them developed and get a digitized disk of the pictures at any photo center for about $3 extra. Although, you don't have the zoom capability, if all you want is memories of you activities and are done with cameras that quit working on a moment's notice, this is a great alternative.
This is very feature rich product but also very buggy. It is not as easy as an iPod to use, but I still like it better. If you use Dish Network, then I would recommend going for a pocket-dish version of Archos AV500 (30GB). Check it out at pocketdish.com. You can easily move the programs from the DVR to device. I prefer this because it gives easy access to good quality content. I have to re-start my Dish Network before connecting my device; I found that to be a pain.
The parts feet flimsy, so I was little surprised when the printer stopped due to a recurring paper jam within 4 months of purchase.Canon asked me to take it down to their authorized service center. I did as was told, but then was called back by their service center in a few days that 'they couldn't repair the printer, and I should take it back!"Upon calling Canon customer service again, they are now asking me to get the printer back from their (Canon) service center, and ship it to Canon. Ridiculous! Now I am supposed to provide courier service between Canon and its service centers? The printer is in warranty and lying at their service center!
I spent &lt;30 minutes setting up this remote and it turns off and turns on my devices (Hitachi Plasma, DirectTv HD, Toshiba HDDVD, and Sony AV Receiver) that I setup to start with one click. It even changes my TV input and AV Receiver input in the single click operation. I am not sure why everyone gave this remote low ratings? The web interface was easy and intuitive. Thanks Logitech you made my life easier and my coffee table less cluttered.
Hi Amazon,I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for this Vanguard briefcase. It was excellent and superb. I really love it and I hope to get more executive one.Thank you once again.
I find the case for the Canon EOS 20D SLR Digital camera is not frendly when attaching it to the camera and using it on the camera. You also have to remove the case bottom when removing the card from the camera.
i bought some filters by amazon because they were resonably cheap, well the postage was three time the price of the item, how can i be happy with that?
when i first looked into getting an md player, this was the first one i saw. i saw the price was a bit steep, but when i got it, i realized it was well worth the money!!it has everything from a backlit remote, to a clock display.you can also record from any other audio device with the right cable. some of the other people in the reviews said it wasn't good, but i don't know what they're talking about. it is great. the supplied accessories are good too. the software is a little complicating, but you get used to it. definetly buy the Sony MZ-N1 Net MD Player/Recorder!
I agree with adbento for the most part.I bought the camera thinking the 4.3 Megapixels would be good for taking photos and then printing them on my large printer (36&quot;). I got some pretty good shots but many were not that good and none were great.I had the same problem - The batteries are fine - fully charged .I turn on the camera and it works for a shot, then I try a manual shot and I get a &quot;battery low&quot; message (symbol). After a few seconds the camera shuts itself down. I do not have the LCD preview on. When I turn the camera back on it shows the battery full symbol and then a minute or so after use, it again dies after the low battery symbol.I believe this is inherent to the product.I am a light user - taking it out to a few get togethers and parties - but always taken very good care of it - cotton cloth wrapped around it and in a snug camera case - no jossling or bumping and hardly any dust or dirt. I bought 8 NiMH AA for it as it does go through them quickly.I did take some OK movies with it. Always good for a laugh.Was good for 2 years - now in the shop and soon to be replaced - bye bye $450 ($700 CDN)
I had to return the antenna because it is not different than the cheapest model in the market. I did not get over the air HD signal improvement.
Since we have installed these on the outside of our building and made them noticeable transients have stopped haranguing our customers. Easy to setup and have not had any problems in a high rain enviroment besides some fogging.
I owned a Coolpix 4200 and was very pleased, it was a great camera, was out at Caye Calker and lost it there. I went and bought this Coolpix 4600, and boy was i sorry, i had 2 Nikons before and really believed in the company, but that was until i bought the 4600. Taking pictures with flash is a big joke, u miss your best moments waiting for the flash to be ready again, it takes forever trying to get the camera to focus in most modes. Was at my little girls graduation and got so frustrated trying to get it to focus to take a pic of her receiving her certificate. I almost smashed it. Very bad production by Nikon. They really need to do a recall or something. The Coolpix 4600 sucks big time and i wont recomend it to anybody.
Worked for my Dell Inspiron 1100. But probably won't work for a Asus 1000AH netbook which needs 12v. Lowest voltage of this thing is 15V.
Works fine, but...I ordered two cards at the same time, one to serve as a backup for the other. However, the two cards, despite identical markings, packaging, etc., differ by about 50MB in capacity.
I bought this product and I am quite pleased with it as it works just as I thought it would. I had some trouble setting it up and called the technical support line, but they said it wouldn't work on my printer, so I hung up with them and kept playing around with it and was able to get it to work. My printer is in a closet and I don't have any issues with the door being closed at all. My router is tucked away under a desk about 10 feet away in another room and it works. I am very pleased with this product. The reason I only gave it four stars was due to the lack of support I received when I called the technical support line. I don't think they have fully tested this on all products that work with it.
I've been using the Lapworks Laptop Desk Ultralite for a few weeks now. I have a Macbook Pro that gets ridiculously hot after a while but this product has really helped keep the heat off my lap. The laptop fan doesn't turn on nearly as soon as it did without using it. It's definitely more effective when used in the 'folded' position where there is a space between the computer and your lap. I was surprised to see how rugged this thing is for how light it is. It's even strong enough to use as a tray when I move the laptop. This is especially effective since it has very 'grippy' rubber pads that keep the laptop from sliding off too easily. I've used it to travel, putting it inside my laptop case with my laptop and it took up almost no additional space and added negligible weight. I'm totally satisfied with this purchase and I recommend it highly.
With this camera you get the best value for your money. It is an incredible camera. I've been using it for more than a year an I like it more and more every day. It has full features for the novice user and the quality of photos is amazing
I'd also love to buy one of these gems at this price, but alas no buy button. They'll sell me a used tape, however at two times the price. Grrrrrrr. I give this item 5 stars out of a posible Carl Sagan Billions and Billions.
I received this in the mail on time. The light is very bright enough to shine through the keyboard on my laptop. It's very portable and simple to use.
I got these headphones about a month ago for my mp3 player to take to school. The sound is awesome and they block out alot of the noise in the background. In fact, sometimes I can't hear anything that my friends are talking about when the speak in high tones. The only thing I didn't like is that one of the strings to the earbud is longer than the other. Other than that, the ear buds are great!
both me and my parents bought this model and i returned mine 2 times and my parents once cause there made like garbage and keep breaking down! The warrenty also can take over 2 months to get it back!
Easy to install (my contractor did it :) but it fits the Sony perfectly
After complaining about the high shipping charges to the vendor, did not hear one word from them.
As everyone says, this is a VERY solid case. The foam is nicely stiff and supportive without being too ridged. The top pad is egg-carton shaped foam, with a 1/2 inch flat foam bottom, and the large pre-cut foam in between. Removing the pre-cut pieces (about 1/2 x 1/2 x 3.5 inches each) was easy -- just slide your fingers down and break the little connections along the way.Cutting the foam horizontally with an exacto knife was not so easy for me and made uneven cuts. You may have better luck with razor-thin blades.My real only disappointment was the latches that were super difficult to close. They sounded like gun shots when they finally snapped closed. (No, the rubber seal wasn't the problem. I even removed it with no improvement.) Some folks have an issue with extremely tight latches, many don't -- so maybe it's a quality control issue at the factory. Other reviews said to carefully file down the top latches. After an hour of very carefully filing down the top latches (where they make contact) I was able to get a perfect fit.The padlock holes are a nice touch, but I think a saw would easily cut the plastic around the small metal padlock holes. But being able to add locks really helps make it child-safe in case you use it as a gun case.
This replaced my RMA-ed Linksys EZXS88W v3 8-port which overheated and died after 3 days of use.Compared to the Linksys:Good:Nice mounting bracket (can use to hold non-3com items)Smarter (Auto MDI/MDX detection)Brighter, well-spaced diagnostic LEDsMetal/Plastic construction seems much more solid than LinksysLifetime warrantyDoesn't meltBad:Larger footprintonly 60Mbit/s (Linksys did 90MBit/s)costs $20-$30 moreOverall, it's a nice switch, but I wonder why its bandwidth is so low.
This product was exactly as advertised. They work great and look sharp. I would buy Panavise speaker mounts for every application I have. That is why I purchased additional mounts. Easy to install and adjust. Great product.
This is a reasonable price for replacement cartridges. With two kids in high school, we go through print cartridges like they were water!
I haven't actually been able to test them so word to the wise, I don't know how they fare electronically. What I can tell you is that these babies are heavy! They're large, thick corded and not great for taking out in the field.
My biggest complaint about this is the distortion in the satellite speakers. I did a frequency sweep and the little speakers are basically expected to produce all but the very lowest freuencies. So there is distortion.It picks up all kinds of electrical noise including my cell phone (digital noise).The bass can boom but this might be speaker placement. There is some hiss. The volume knob clicks on and off but the unit doesn't ever go off.It's not an idle threat, I will never buy Altec Lansing again. I thought they were a good brand. Whoever designed this should be pistol-whipped.
This KVM works exactly as described. I was a little concerned when I read the online manual because it says that the Mouse and KB USB ports are component specific. I'm using a wireless mouse/KB combo from Logitech - it works flawlessly. This KVM also supports the higher screen resolutions that a competing (top brand) product doesn't. I also like that this KVM switches the audio (most don't) - therefore I can enjoy my high end speakers with both computers. Overall it is technically excellent and available at a very competitive price.
I bought this for my DV2000T notebook. It's good but not perfect fit for a 14.1" notebook. Since this bag is designed for 15.4" notebooks it was a bit loose for my 14.1" HP notebook. It has lots of pockets inside and outside and it comes with a nice notebook sleeve that's protects the notebook from bumps and scratches.If you have a 15.4" notebook then this the case to get. If you have a smaller notebook, then you might want to look for some other case that is fit for it's size.
I purchased this router after tossing my Netgear DGN1000 in the trash. The wireless connections have been very reliable with this router and it has maintained a super-reliable DSL connection with AT&T.; There are only two things about the router that caused me to knock a star off - the DSL credentials have to entered through the software that is installed on the computer (it can't be updated through the web interface) and the web interface refreshes a bit too often. The credentials issue would not have been an issue had I not entered the wrong password during initial setup.All in all, this is a great combination product.
Nice case - my daughter likes it! Would be better if there were protection for the screen even when the case is open.
I managed to installed a new Zalman heatsink (Zalman USA CNPS7000B-AlCu CPU Fan) instead of the generic heatsink, that just brushes against my Power Supply Unit (but with different ATX cases you can move the PSU elsewhere). My mobo has survived an overheating problem that lasted for 6 months minimum, 2 explosions of different PSUs (one playing Call of Duty 2, the other playing Civlization IV) because they where bad quality. Literally there was smoking coming out the back on my computer on both occasions. The MSI mobo can sustain the weight of a 2 lb zalman heatsink hanging of it and was carried around town one day and didn't get damaged. When the PSUs blew the mobo survived and the hardware attached (gfx card, hdds, cpu and memory) also lived. I have seen many other brands of mobo out there but now that I have experience with the above I might not be inclined to get another brand because of what I have personally experienced whe the MSI mobo. I didn't expect this board to be so robust, but frankly was kindly amazed that it has lasted this long and is going. This MSI mobo is like IBM quality gear.
These are the best earplugs I have found. They are very soft, so they do not hurt your ears like some plugs do. Also, they do a tremendous job at reducing the sound.On my second box now, and I will continue to buy more as long as they are available.
This is the perfect player! ... It doesn't read ID3 tags, but it starts up in 6 or 7 seconds because it doesn't have to read all the ID3 tags. That is an advantage of Mp3/CD players that don't have ID3 capability.Once I got mine, I burned a couple MP3 cd's with about 13 seperate albums (so over 100 mp3's) and they all work fine. The anti-shock is what you'd expect for 40/25 seconds. IT SKIPS IF YOU SHAKE IT FOR MORE THAN 40 SECONDS! It doesn't skip if you are walking with it. Whoever said the antiskip doesn't work must not know anything about antiskip. As for the sound, it is awesome. The base boost makes it a ton better. It plays normal cd's very well, there is no difference between how it plays normal cd's and MP3 cd's except MP3 cd's take a couple seconds to boot up.Overall, it is the ideal Mp3/CD player because it's cheap, it works, and it has good sound. Go buy it
I have now tried the Raynox HD-6600PRO55 with two cameras:1) Sony Alpha 100 with 18-70MM zoom lens. Two main points, the 18-70 zoom is already a reasonable zoom providing a 35mm equiv. of 27mm. Adding the Raynox adapter, one can only get a little wider before the corners show significant vignetting. Additionally, the wider the arperture, the fuzzier it is around the edges. At F3.5, the widest setting, the edges were very poor. At F22, there was hardly any noticable degradation. At F8, it could still be seen. So bottomline was that it did not provide very much wide angle improvement and it was only really usable in bright sunlight with the aperture stopped way down.2) With a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 and a Permaraal adapter, did not have as much edge degradation which I attribute to the smaller image sensor and smaller optics. But even using the Permaraal adapter, which allowed me to screw in the Raynox adapter closer and closer to the lens, I was not able to improve upon its wide angle view. The FZ18 has a very wide zoom range of 35mm equiv. 28mm to 504mm. At the low end, even with the Permaraal adapter in as close as it could get, the edges had very significant vignetting. Increasing the zoom power until the vignetting went completely away yielded a picture of just about the same degree of wide angle view as the camera without the adapter. Bottomline here is that it just does not seem like this product offers any advantage for this camera.I have yet to try it on some other leses that aren't quite as wide as the Sony SAL1870, and it may be more successful with those lenses, but then again, using it on a longer lens to get wider angle will not be as good as using the wider angle lens in the first place.
I purchased these two to recondition a 20 year old set of infinity speakers. Fit perpectly and works great. Even hits around 50hz in FO theater mode. No clipping whatsoever off harmon kardon 345 reciever. Awesome solution to 8 year problem. Although the coolest part was ordering @ 4 30 am and recieving them U.P.S. ground by 4 30 p.m. that same day.
Great value!a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r
Ive had this battery for a few months and i feel its worth the money already compared to the name brand ones. I dont know how long the lifespan will be in the end, but for the price i cannot complain. Battery life is what is advertised for the capacity.
I recently purchased the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX PC Speakers. I would say that I am completely very satisfied with this product. Whenever I play my music and movies (THX movies sound great...it's like you're in a movie theater!!!), the sound is awesome. Setting up the speakers was so easy. The only thing that I wish it would have is putting the power switch somewhere else rather than having it behind the subwoofer; I'd have to reach down to turn on/off the speaker system. Nevertheless, I would still recommend this speakers to anyone...since the sound is AWESOME.
Great value and easy to set up. Has been dead on with every storm that entered my preprogramed area.
These "vertical in-the-ear" headphones are ideal for activities such as jogging. Having had an older model Sony folding variant before this (Sony MDR-W24V) that finally gave out, I knew the form factor worked but also did not need or want to pay for the fragile-feeling folding design in a replacement. These do the same job, yet are even more lightweight, are very agreeably priced, and although not to be thrown around with abandon still feel less fragile than the folding design.At this price and given this style, you can expect merely straightforward good sound during your jog, walk, viewing movies, playing games or what have you on a portable device. Unsurprisingly, while one slip won't do them in, the main thing to watch out for is to try to avoid accidentally yanking hard on the thin cords. Such as might happen if one's cell or media player slips from hand during a jog.
My experience with this unit was bad from the very start. I tried to find it locally and the only color that was in stock was black. This is at two local stores. This may sound silly, but I have several minor issues with the black version. The front is black and the back is..white. Why? Not a big deal, but please, why can't they have the things all one color? Another negative about the black verison is that after a half hour of using it you get all these fingerprints all over it. Yes, they are easy to see too.So I get my player home and open it up and am disgusted. The screen has these weird splotches all over it. Four on the sides of the unit's LCD screen and one very large circle shaped one in the middle! At first I thought it just had a small hard to see plastic cover on it that needed to be removed, but that wasn't the case.I didn't even turn it on and took it back for a replacement. Guess what? Another defect! A tiny one on the top right. This time it looks like an air bubble caught in the built in screen protector. I let it pass and use it anyway.Please note that i've only used this unit for one day and one day only. I read the manual and know how to use it perfectly, except for a few things.I connected it and had no problems using the software. To me it seemed even easier to upload songs that it is with the Ipod. I took a DVD I own and made an mpg out of it and uploaded it to the unit. I was pretty amazed with the picture quality. The screen is very, very good. Way better than the ipods for sure. The movie I had was 2 hours and fast forwarding it is a painful process. It's sooooo slow. You can speed it up eventually a little bit but this just ruins it for me.Mp3s sound just find and maybe even better than on the Ipod. The Ipods default screen when playing music is just plain dull and boring. At least they make everything look much nicer in this player. Probably would eat up more battery life though with all those extra graphics though.Does this have a way to shuffle by genre of music? I didn't notice that. That's the one thing I didn't see if you could do or not.Overall, I just feel the IPOD video is better when it comes to ease of use. I absolutely HATED the previous/next buttons on the Zen Vision: M. Then all the buttons are somewhat hard to press with one hand, especially when using this thing while driving and you can't pay much attention to it.I took the black ones back and ordered the white version from Amazon instead. I'm not sure if I will keep it or not.I might stick with my Ipod video. It works just fine, but I almost prefer the layout of my old 3rd gen Ipod over this one! I'm not a big fan of the click wheel I guess. The wheel also seems more sensitive than the old versions, making it much harder to select items from menus.One reason I wanted to get the Zen Vision: M is that the music download services for that are much cheaper. Itunes can get expensive. I'd much rather buy a CD in a store for $2-$5 more than download it off Itunes. Unfortunately though some of my favorite music from Japan is only available on Itunes. The TV shows and music videos are also nice to have, but i'm sure that stuff is available on non-Itunes download services. At least I hope so.
I am using a BEFW11S4 to support 3 machines around my house. On the furthermost workstation equipped with a WMP11 signal quality was 20-40% varied a little with other electronics use in the house. This workstation is one floor above and 70 linear feet from the base unit. After installation of the WSB24 it increased quality up to 75-90% capability. With my laptop using a WPC11 card it can now be used throughout the house with good-very good signal quality.Problems with my house was construction. 2x6 construction with 3/4 inch drywall is a little hard for the signal to punch thru. This doesn't really extend range too much maybe 25 yds but it does give better signal strength for the area already covered.Thought about daisy chaining another WSB24 to the one I have to see if that helps too...
I've heard a well-founded rumor that this 45mm f2.8 Nikkor lens is an exact carbon copy clone of the 45mm f2.8 Carl Zeiss Tessar which was made for the Contax/Yashica SLR camera system. Furthermore I had heard that this lens was made by Kyocera in the same factory which had made the Japanese Carl Zeiss lenses. I'm not sure if either rumor is true, but the 45mm f2.8 Nikkor lens is a classic Tessar design. Regardless of its origins, this lens is truly an exceptional performer and is a nice companion to a Nikon FM3A body if one wishes to do some discrete street photograhy with this camera or one of its predecessors in the Nikon FE/FM series. True, it is more expensive than the 50mm AF Nikkor lenses, but what you gain is better image quality and, I suspect, better mechanical quality too.
Bought a refurbished unit, minor scratches, etc. Was missing the video cable to plug into tv or computer, no big deal. SD card was small, only 512 k--again no big deal. Saved us about $150-200 from buying a new one. Will see how it holds up, but so far so good. Very easy to use, think my wife will like it.
This product is perfect and the fact that came free with my ipod it's even better!you just need to find a radio station with static and WORKS REALLY GOOD, easy to use!You can be 2 meters away and still working good, I dont use Cds in my car anymore :)Thanks Amazon!
This is my first SLR and what an awesome camera. I am absolutely amazed at the picture quality. You can cut and zoom pictures without losing any picture clarity and even go to almost poster size pictures and keep all the detail. My past cameras have all been Sony point & shoot type cameras and they served me well. The only downfall was the pause between shots, sometimes 2 to 3 seconds which is common in the point and shoot type digital cameras. There was no way to catch great action shots so I upgraded to an SLR and am very happy that I did. This camera will take continuous photos without losing clarity. I am amazed with this camera and have already upgraded to a 300mm telephoto lens. You are almost guaranteed not to be disappointed if you buy this camera. My only regret is that I waited this long to buy one.
I bought this cable for my Xbox since the original AV cables got torn up (how did that happen, I really don't know) but I bought this cable so I can continue to use my Xbox, and honestly it works great! Used it for two different tv's and the quality is great on both my 47" and my 32". So don't be afraid buy it.
I was amazed at the quality of this television. The unit itself, as well as the the controls are manufactured from solid metal. There is almost no plastic. The picture quality is good, but the sound is a bit tinny probably due to the small speakers. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. I never heard of the company, but the TV is a solid, well manufactured unit....a great value.
Ipurchased 3 of these cable protectors. Each unit was roled in a box. When uncoiled the product would not lay flat, even after weighting it down for several days. I had to cut the end off of each unit and it still curled. If I need to have power cables laid out on the floor I would look for another solution.
I bought this camera after reading kenrockwell.com. After 3 weeks in Italy during May 2006, many photos revealed stunning clarity and remarkably balanced saturation around the Le Marche hillcountry and of the Duomo in Milano. The camera will exceed expectations as long as your composition is well performed! The photos were blown up to 13x19 yet still maintained almost perfect clarity. Im a bit taken back by the results of this camera. Simply stunning technology no one could deny...use a good printer!
Quality product. Strong winds if that is what you are looking for you will not be disappointed.
Item as described. Was packaged very well and I havent had any problems. Thank you and would do bizness again
This product have a good size for a Panasonic PowerShot camera. Bu,t is really big to use in your hand.
This is the second purchase I made thru Amazon.com, never again!I was overcharged for a product which I never received, tried to get a credit for my purchase,never received the credit either.As for the Philips 26" TV, excellent quality, easy to operate, very sharp picture, I would highly recommend it to anyone.Just don't purchase it from Amazon!!!
Just to respond - while the Catalina is a *different* card than our older Turtle Beach Santa Cruz, it does have some things the Santa Cruz just didn't have.7.1 outputsBoth digital in and out - S/PDIF optical connections.24 bit / 96 kHzPass through Dolby Digital and DTSSo while a Santa Cruz might have been more what you were looking for - this is still a GREAT card.
For me this receiver is very easy to use has no HDMI so beware. The remote wore out wouldn't work anymore had to replace so I would recommend buying an extra one immediately since they could become scarce. I found a replacement remote for around $30. Over all I love this unit and highly recommend Yamaha Receivers over other brands. I also own a Pioneer vsx-819h and like this older Yamaha much better.
I got this player a few months ago and have been bery pleased. Immeaditely the quality of the sound astounded me. It's by far the best sound I've heard out of a portable CD player. The price was also great..I recomend using the mail in rebate. Here's a breakdown of the features:PROS-Not very bulky-Feels like strong construction-Great sound-Easy navigation of CD-Great featuresCONS-Eats up batteries while playing Audio CDs-Occasionly CD will stop playing for a few secondsThe pros outweigh the cons. If you want an CD/Mp3 player..this is by far the best deal.
I bought these keeping in mind that they would fit my Kindle Touch, so I ordered them. The first one I took out was fine, but I put it on the Kindle and realized that it was a few millimeters too small! It is said that these fit the Kindle Touch- they do fit but not as snugly as I would have liked. I also noticed a huge, unfixable dent in the protector. ALSO: Ignore when people complain about bubbles- it is dust and you cannot stop that. You can use a strip of masking tape to remove them. I did that and it worked better that the provided squeegee. It is annoying just a little but despite all that I will would recommend this for anyone looking for a cheap, useful fix.
The bag is very nice. It is big enough to hold two laptops if you do not need to carry textbooks around. I put my E1505 in it and it is a tight fit. They have a design with the space between the laptop sleeve inside and the botton of the bag (I forgot how it is named). IMHO, it is just a design without any real meaning of protecting your laptop. I just add another form under that and I think that would be more helpful in protecting my equipment.Other designs are decent, enough pouches to hold little stuffs. I wish it could be a little bit bigger.For the comfort, I think it is nothing special as well. For the first a few days, I still think I have not yet used to it and I feel my laptop bag is heavy. After using it for a week, then I gradually feel that nothing is loaded on my back. You will just used to it. What I feel good of the backbone shape adjuster in the back of the bag is it keeps certain space between your back and the bag, so your back feels a bit cooler.Nothing is perfect, even that it is a good bag, I would just rate it 4 stars. I cannot really tell what is not good, but I just don't feel it is perfect.
I read the other reviewers comments on these earbuds about the tips coming off, but thought I'd take that as fair warning to be careful and bought them anyway. Well, after only two weeks I came home from the gym with my ipod and my "new" earbuds, and noticed the plastic tip was gone when I sat them down. I don't think my ear swallowed it, but never saw it go. These little guys work just fine if there was a way to replace the buds. I should've glued them on.
This is absolutely the best lens I have ever purchased. I don't know what I did without it. It was a little hard getting use to not having a zoom but once you see the final product you'll forget all about not having that zoom. I do have other lenses that have the zoom but if you are looking for a portrait lens you've got to have this one. Pictures are absolutely stunning! GREAT PRODUCT and YES I would HIGHLY recommend this lens.
I was looking for a good LCD monitor to replace my old 17" CRT and spotted this BenQ model. It stood out as having one of the better pictures of the models on display. The price was right, but I had never heard of this brand and was concerned about the warranty. After a little research, I found out that BenQ is now the old Acer company and they have a 3 year warranty on this product. I always liked the Acer monitors and that was enough to convince me to try it out. My neighbor bought a Samsung 17" the same week and after seeing his, I feel that the BenQ has a better picture. I know the Samsung has a little better specs on the contrast ratio and refresh speed, but when you look at the real thing, the BenQ looks better. Like all LCD's it works best at native mode of 1280x1024 but I like to run it at 1024x768. You might find a cheaper LCD monitor, but it would be hard to find a better one in this price range.
My original battery, after a few years was only holding a charge for 4 minutes of video. This new battery got me through 150 picures, spread out over an entire day. Still started dying towards the end of the day, but for the price, it is a fantastic replacement.
My friend has these. I was listening to her i-Pod one day and was amazed at how comfortable and quality sounding her headphones were. They also fit snugly to your ear without any discomfort. I was probably on my 100th one, and that one was on the way out. I looked at the name of her headphones and decided to get my own. These are the only ones I will use. I'm going to stack up on a couple bcz I like them so much!
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A CASE FOR MY WIFE'S CYBER SHOT AND IT ARRIVED WITHIN A WEEK. THE CASE IS VERY STURDY AND FOR THE PRICE IT'S GREAT. THE CASE IS VERY COMPACT.IT SECURELY HOLDS THE CAMERA INSIDE. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT IF YOU OWN A CYBER SHOT.
If your looking for a small but very capable laser printer for personal or home office use, this Samsung is an excellent choice.In addition to its attractive appearance, small size, and fast print speed, this printer also has very good quality output for text and graphics. The only minor drawbacks I can claim have been mentioned by others: noise during operation (quiet when in sleep mode) and first print warm-up of about 30 seconds (actually quite good for printers in this range, but slower than some inkjets). I also had problems with feeding very thick cardstock without having the paper slip in the roller and print slightly askew. But despite that difficulty, the paper feed options are still above average for this class of printer.All in all, this is an excellent choice for anyone looking for economical, high quality B&amp;W home printing.
I happened to be in the market for a small, cheap DVD player and found this model at Best Buy for only $30. At that price, I figured I had little to lose. While I've only had it a few weeks and run only 8-10 hours of DVDs through it, so far so good. On the plus side, it's played everything OK. But when I compare its image quality with my Toshiba player (3 yrs old), the Cyberhome just isn't as sharp, nor does it give colors the rich, saturated look that I like. So, if you're looking for a cheap player and don't mind giving up some image quality compared to the Sonys and Toshibas and Panasonics, you're likely to be happy. As for the machine's longevity, who knows?
product worked right of the box for my canon sd1100. its pretty quick on transfers to my computer, and had enough storage to capture my 400 images and countless videos during my trip to europe recently. ive only had the product for 2 weeks. be warned that some older card readers cant read this card so a newer reader might be needed, usually you could just connect your camera to the computer via usb and transfer through your camera while the card is still in the camera (this is my workaround). ill buy again in full confidence, especially for this price.
Photographs were beyond expectation...inspite of photographer's expertise! Clean, crisp stars fade gently, especially dramatic with water reflections and candles!
I think this is a good product to convert your house or apartment to wireless. I had this for about a year and recently replaced it for a router that has better distance. I have a pretty big house and I used it in the basement and I had trouble staying on the internet on one of my desktop computers but my labtops had no problems while roaming the house. I recommend it but if you have a big house, I would recommend the newer ones with better distance. By the way, I have 3 stories which includes the basement and roughly 2800 square feet if that helps you. My desktop is located on the third floor
I bought this primarily to get NetFlix streaming and to try out the new DLNA in-home streaming features. DLNA is only as good as your server, but this device works well with DLNA. To date, Samsung has not permitted HuluPlus to stream to this device which is a bit of a drag, but I use that on my Apple devices.
I personally bought two wire management kit eventhough I needed 3 more or so, just to test it out. This wire management kit it's only good if you're running 3 or 4 cables that are not too big. I tried running about 6 or 7 cables being that I'm not using HDMI connections and the product is useless because the cover keeps coming off.Thanks,
Used a Presto for years and gave it to a friend who likes to cook but would benefit from a quicker faster process. I don't think he's tried it yet. But it arrived on time and in great shape. thanks!
Although I am a touch typist, notebook computers and netbooks are a little bit trickier when trying to type on the top number keys and function keys without being able to see them. When I found USB lights for notebook computers, it seemed like just the thing I needed. I bought this Notebook USB Light from Amazon and having used it a bit, can now say that while it works OK, it is far from perfect.It does put out enough light and the flexible neck lets you direct it just where you need it.What I don't like is that it doesn't have an on/off switch. If it is plugged in, it's on. If you want to turn it off, you must completely unplug it. Sounds easy enough, right? But if you are in a dark hotel room and want to insert it in a USB plug in the middle of the night, it isn't quite so simple.Since I bought this one, I've invested in a better one that actually does have a power switch on the light. It makes a world of difference, I can tell you. I would recommend skipping this one in favor of a USB light with a power button.
We installed it in our motorhome so we haven't had the opportunity to use it much. Bought it at the end of camping season. When we did use it, on a thousand-mile trip, it worked perfectly.
I've owned this product for almost 7 years now and it has never given me any problems. The display is still fine to this day. Great buy
I needed something to protect my gas grill. The quality of this cover is amazing! And it looks great! The price was well below what I expected to pay.
Sure it's wireless, but no where does it mention that it is optical?Why cut the cord and still have to deal with a mechanical device? That is SO 20th Century!No more dirty mouse balls!
the printer will not stop functioning when the ink expire. Would of did copy and paste here but amazon stops you from doing that some how.
I bought Logitech Trackman Wheel when I came across the situations where I did not have any space to move a mouse or even place it. Such situations are an aircraft, airport departure lounge, working while lying in bed or when in a small chair. I am glad that it was a good decision for me and after several years of usage, I still like it as before and have actually purchased two more for my family. Following are my review point about Logitech Trackman Wheel:Good:* Accurate trackball* Nice to touch mouse buttons and wheel* Reasonably sized mouse covering the whole palm and fingers but not oversized* Due to corded nature, it does not have battery and so I at am peace that battery will not be flat* The mouse is not heavier with respect to the cordless Trackman Wheel due to additional battery weight in cordless product* Easy to clean by removing the ball and cleaning the ball and its seating placeBad:* There are two versions of mouse, one with clicking mouse wheel and the other without clicks. The one with clicking wheel is noisy and therefore, I removed the clicking object by opening the mouse body using screw driver and it is perfect since then.* After extenssive use, its rubber feet stickers tend to get detached. Just get replacement stickers from a stationery store and it will be perfect again.Summary:Excellent mouse/trackball.
this product is the best! DONT LISTEN TO THE PERSON WHO SAYS IT IS AWFUL! It is amazing.....all of my friends have it, i do...i;ve dropped it sooo much....it hasnt' skipped or anything. (never mind broken) so...BUY it! it's the best one out there right now...........it's really cool! don't listen to wat u hear about sony products..this one's really great!
I bought this unit about a week ago. It only took USPS three business days to get here after I ordered it. It came with batteries, a pc cable with a serial port connection(Serial port connection meaning one of those doohickies with 9 little holes and two bigscrews on the side, as opposed to a USB cable or printer port), quick setup instructions, and two manuals, one in English and the other in French. It was up and running quickly, and had a fix on my position within minutes, which maybe says something about the poor construction of my apartment building, because a friend with a similar model, the Sportrak Pro, had to go outside his brick house to get his first satellite fix.The Sportrak Map comes with a 2MB base map, and more space for loading maps that you have to buy separately from Magellan. The base map seems to have all the interstates, all the old US routes, and a good number of state roads in the vicinity of the larger cities. The map's default detail setting is medium. At the highest level of detail, you get all sorts of icons for airports, national park land, and the names of places and rivers. The sun/moon feature is nifty, giving the times for sunrise/set and the same for the moon, as well as the moon's phase. Useful for figuring out how much time you have on a trail before it's going to get dark. It also calculates the best times to hunt or fish, although I don't hunt or fish, so I couldn't tell you how accurate that feature is.What this unit is useful for: Camping, boating, Geocaching, and figuring out what direction you are heading (Don't laugh. I'm from New Mexico, where we may not have a lot, but we have terrain such as mountains and we give our streets different names. In Central Florida the land is flat, the highways are lined with identical trees from Pensacola to Tampa, the sun is often behind clouds, and, as in many places in the South, you can find yourself at the corner of 8th Ave and 8th St, when you really want to be at 8th Place.)What you won't be able to use it for: Driving directions. This is not a unit where you can plug in &quot;Kansas City&quot; and it will tell you to take i-75 for so many miles, then turn left by the dead cow. Maybe the mapping software, available separately, does this, but all the device itself is going to do is draw a straight line across the map and tell you how far and which direction it is.I had a hard time coming up with anything negative to say about this cool gadget. It seems very well built and I found the screens easy to figure out. I think the only way a person could be disappointed in this unit is if they expected it to be something other than it is. If you want something that is going to lay out step by step maps for you, I think you are looking for something else. (the sportrak pro has a much bigger memory and a bigger basemap, although again I think you need to buy extra map software) We're more of an &quot;off trail&quot; family, so all the extra mapping wasn't for us.
I considered buying the less expensive Targus keypad-only version. But getting this keypad means not having to do the math on my calculator, typing the numbers on the keypad, and checking the numbers again. I can do the math on the calculator side of this keypad then transfer the results right from the calculator/keypad, and be done.This is a full size keypad so my fingers can fly as I crunch those numbers on my laptop. I wondered that with the size of this device why the calculator side uses a button battery. But then I imagine that most handheld calculators use button batteries so why redesign?When I read the product description and looked at the product image, I thought I better check this keypad on Targus' web site. I felt better after I saw Targus' information. I ordered this item from Amazon and I shared the images of what I got with this keypad. Check it out.I ordered this item from Amazon even though I could order it from other retailers. I have not had problems ordering from Amazon and returning items (which I have done for both a broken laptop on delivery and a lens hood not needed since it is included with the lens I also ordered).This item is a keeper.
I've been using this cable for over a month and love it. True that there isn't much difference between different grades of material when using DVI, but there is some. Just about the only noticable difference was in screen text. The text was good before, but now it's actually noticeably sharper. Would it be worth it for somebody that already is using a DVI cable? Probably not. It would however be an excellent choice for one that has an LCD monitor that did not come with a DVI cable.
Don't even think about it, if you have the radio this is a no brainer. Works great! But the radio does not work so great without it, at least at my house.
you cant ask for anything more, they say it has a small power, it depends on your room size, i have a 12x 15 room & power is more than enough, just be sure to buy good set of speakers, dont be fooled by BO$E brand they are overpriced, set up your own home theater, more exciting & less than half of that cube speaker & stuff
we are very happy with our new 35mm NIKON camera kit. it is just awesome.
I bought this for my Evolt E-500 to help extend the length of the lens to take photos of my son's football games. I am not a professional photographer and simply take photos for fun. To use this lens I had to zoom the lens all the way out otherwise there was a black hole created. When I did take photos of the action the zoom lens did capture the action far away but it was not the best quality and somewhat fuzzy. In my opinion I would stick to the lens's meant for this camera to avoid this type of problem.
I got this because the wire on my old mouse (also logitech) gets caught on the back of the desk when you slide out the shelf to use the keyboard/mouse. I just plugged the usb chip in and it works! can't beat that. I really like it-the page back/page forward buttons and the scroll are all convenient and in working order.... buy it!
If you like wireless mouse and you are a mobile user and hate your built in laptop mouse, well this is the mouse for you...The shipping is almost instant from amazon, and once you get it just plug and play, it comes with the battery included, the ergonomics is flawless and the side rubber grip is an exelent touch, I recommend this mouse 100%
One nice plus about this card is it's made in the USA for all you patriotic types. Of course that probably means &quot;assembled in the USA from 100% taiwanese parts&quot; but anyway...It's a decent card for its current price and will run pretty much all the high-performance games currently out like Quake 3, Unreal Tournament, Max Payne without any problems. My concern over this card is it's really being pushed to the limit. Even Max Payne needed to have some of the settings turned down for best performance. I fear in less than a year this card will be obsolete.Using the 3DMark 2001 benchmark program I was averaging scores of around 1400 on a 1 gig Athlon. For only a little more money you can get cards that are 2-3x faster such as the Hercules cards utilizing the Kyro II chipset or other cards utilizing the Geforce 2 GTS/Pro chipset (my personal recommendation). Check those other cards, then weigh the price vs. performance to see if this card is right for you.
i previouly used a miniDV videocam. although the picture quality is good enough, transferring the footage to a disk is too much of a hassle.With DVD403 it is now a very simple step. once you finalise the mini disc, just have to transfer the files to your computer and burn them to a DVD. very good picture quality.DVD403 also has an Easy Mode. with the press of a button, you are ready to use your camcorder. i only had to refer to the owners manual when it was time to finalise the disc.take note though, the control for zooming in and out is very sensitive, takes a bit getting used to. there is a tendency to zoom in (or out) too quickly.
I highly recommend these cables to anyone who is connecting their dish box to an LCD television. The audio and video are both improved and for a fraction of the cost of other HDMI cables...
I've used my new ear buds for three weeks now and find them to be a great improvement over the stock iPod ear buds. I haven't tried many brands but for the money these gave me great bass and clear sound in the gym, on the plane, and at the office. Buds are definately hit or miss when it comes to fit. For me these fit great and really cut out the surrounding ambient noise. For you product designers out there you'll notice the poorer quanlity cord and the assymetrical ear bud wires (why?)that pale in comparison with the iPod product, but at $40 I can overlook that and enjoy the fact that my buds aren't rattling when even a little bit of bass is to be heard. If your not an audiophile but just want something better this is an easy choice.
I've only had this cable for a few days, but my PS3 games look amazing on my new Samsung.
Well, for the cost, it is a must have. I can't tell you how much I hate timer portraits. You just don't know exactly how much time you have till it goes, or even if you hit the button to start the timer. This little guy allows you to get in the picture and be relaxed and then hit the button. The D40 allows for a 2-3 second delay in shutter release so you don't have a picture of you holding your hand out pushing the button. I love this little guy for family portraits! It even allows me to setup my photo and stand to the side and intereact with the subject without looking like I am taking their picture, more natural shots.
This handsome-looking camera gets 5 out of 5 stars from me, because it's the most well-equipped digital camera for real-world conditions. How many times have you left your camera at home because it's raining, snowing, or you'll be in the water? Or how many times have you gone hiking or bicycling without a camera for fear of breaking it? Have no fear, this camera can take the knocks and dunkings that no other digital can.The picture quality is outstanding (take into consideration that it's a SNAPSHOT camera, not a digital slr). There were reviewers complaining of low quality images from this camera, but that's probably because the photos were taken right off of the card, unedited. You gotta "develop" the photographs in Photoshop....Even with photos made by professional digital cameras, you have to develop (adjust) the image!The batteries that came with my camera will last for 200 shots, so I think those who complained about short battery life were given old or defective batteries. As for shot capacity, a 1 gigabyte XD card with the camera's settings at super high quality (SHQ) will store 294 shots. The 7.1 megapixels will allow you to print photos up to 16 by 20 inches!If you lead an active, sports-oriented lifestyle, you will be bringing this camera with you without hesitation, and you will be using it a lot!
I have used this product for months now. I took a chance when I bought these batteries for my XTI. but for the cheap price, I got not much too loose considering the price of its Canon counterpart. I have no regret buying these batteries and will buy it again any time. Charge lasts as long if not longer as the one from Canon. Highly recommended.
This has been my first photo printer purchase. I had considered purchasing the Epson 785 EPX, but after reading several reviews, settled on the Canon. I am very impressed with the software bundle that came with the printer, especially, Canon Photo Record. Canon's driver installation is a breeze. The borderless printing is terrific and works best with Canon's own perforated photo paper. The only issue I have is that Canon's photo paper is a little expensive in comparison with the others in the market. I have had some success using other printing paper, most notably the Kodak and Jet Print Photo. My attempts at using Jet Print's matte finish paper did not pan out. In the end, some amount of tweaking in the properties window of the printer prior to printing helped to produce reasonable prints when using non-Canon photo paper. I have also used the printer for conventional printing using inkjet paper and find the results satisfactory.
This item didn't work in STEREO with my cell phone or other electronic devices. It might work with other devices than the one's I own?
Being a mother of teenagers, I have some familiarity with MP3 players. The most common cause of breakdown for my sons has been the unit into which one plugs the headset...it wiggles free and then you can't use your headset with your MP3 player. I have not had this problem myself with this Samsung unit (though I am not a teen). My only problem has been the breakage of the "hold" button, which I used constantly. I will miss it but the unit performs well, has great clarity, is easy to plug and play and charge and drop songs into its folder. I don't need its light use or its voice recording so do not use them. I hope this is helpful to you who wish to not give Apple your business so that competition remains in the industry.
My driving has been with full confidence with this navigator. I just typed or selected my destination, touched "GO" and listened to it. Unbeknownst to my family, I found a nice Japanese restaurant near my residence and it took us back home without any hitch when I first tested it. Now, I am so not afraid to detour whenever I encounter a traffic. I never have to worry about losing my way again. I'm afraid I'm getting spoiled and wouldn't drive without it.I did observe some quirks and minor flaws. WAAS setting became corky initially. It pointed to a street turn to hit a dead end where it wanted me to make another turn. I wonder if its the older map version that caused this??? If you're a speedy driver, you might miss the next turn for it sometimes announces the turn when you're at the turn. It takes really long to calculate your bearing in a heavy thunderstorm (under very thick clouds). The speaker volume could be better. And lastly, the suction cup doesn't hold well to the windshield. I might try another type of holder (hopefully there is one out there) to keep it steady on one place. I can not afford to buy another one if this breaks due to a flimsy holder. Garmin, are you reading this?I would still recommend it despite these imperfections. I salute to this gizmo.
Does a good job keeping my lenses safe. It's not the top of the line filter out there but I haven't noticed any difference in image quality with and without the filter. Good value for the price.
I can't be more pleased with these. I purchased teh Logitech ones last year but it was clunky and the plastic headphone piece soon broke. These are a little wobbly but I'm just so impressed overall and these are priceless. Give yourself a treat and enjoy!
I was sceptical of spending so much money on a case when in the past I have had great success with cheap no name cases and PSU's. After hearing the horror stories of bad PSU's gone wild I decided to invest in Antec. This case rocks. Slick color and just the right size for my MB. The door at times of annoyance hides the ugliness of my unmatchable drive colors. After looking into studies on aluminum vs steel decided to go aluminum. For an aluminum case with pre installed window and psu on top of that you really can't ask for a better deal. All in all. Always had good service with Amazon and and have heard nothing but good things about Antec. Now I am not only sold on amazon but also ANTEC.
I had doubts, but decided to give this a try. After all, I listen to my nano mostly at my desk, and having a vase with feet, as it were, seemed a good idea. Not only is it almost too "kawaii!!!" bute, but the bendy tail leads to people leaving it in some odd poses. However, in total truth, this is one DARN good case. It'd cushioned my nano from several BAD leaps off the desk when I forgot I was wearing it and got up, a fall down a flight of stairs and it looks as nice as it did the day I got it. The window protector is a great addition, as well and it fits snugly -- you donlt even need to remove it to charge the nano!
compared to the crap headphones that came with my computer these things are better than peanut butter and jelly!. Very clear sound, crisp, deep base. My CDs have new life!
After cracking the screen on my first hangspring Visor, I decided to try the Rhinoskin Ti slider case for my second visor. Despite the added bulk that the case adds, it is very workable overall. But my love for the case came one day at work when I was up on a 15' tall tower and accidentally knocked the case off my belt (I have rhinoskin's matching belt case for the Ti-slider). The case enclode handspring dropped about 18 feet to the concrete floor. I climbed down and pulled the cse out of the belt pouch, then opened the case. Not a mark on the handspring. Still works perfectly. The case has already payed for itself...
I found this product to be rather difficult to use. It was my first lens-cap leash and I don't like it.The plastic attachment strap really restricts the type of lenses that can be put on your camera as it cannot be easily removed. Also, even on a shot lens, this leash is barely able to reach to the front of the lens. If I switch lenses, the cap is useless, unless the new lens is of the same sice diameter.I sentenced this lens-cap leash to be with my old 35mm Minolta 600si, which I rarely ever use now, thanks to the digital age. ;)I recommend the other lens-cap leashes with the elastic strap, for they work so much better.
Classco Caller ID Voice Announ Telephone.Product offers the services the description claims. Small size electronic equipment, but it is loud enough to be hear throughout the entire house. I am please with it, but I wish it would have the name announcement as well as the phone number as I do not always remember people's phone numbers.Certainly a good buy for the price.
We got the RCA receiver (for 2nd room) and I was shocked at how much easier it is to use than the Hughes one we got from Direct TV!! The on-screen menu (you have a choice of several)...is so much better and easier to read -for one thing. And while you're surfing the channels, it lets you stay on the channel you're watching...it puts up that channel in a box (like picture in picture-and it's large enough to easily see, too.)- while you're finding what you want to watch next. It also has an &quot;inter-active&quot; program you can use to shop &amp; do other things with. It is really pretty neat!! I think basically I like everything about it better than the 1st receiver we got. I was really very pleasantly surprised!! The remote is easier to use, too. Yes, it is larger than the other one, but still, MUCH easier to navigate!! You won't regret getting this!! I thought having two different style receivers might not be too good, but I was mistaken. I really am happy we got this one. I wish we had gotten this one first!!
A fine, little, no nonsence hub. Named him the echo chamber as we are using for our surf control system.
perfect for maxing out memory on imac 24 took a 2gbt and a 1 gbt module also fixed a video problem
This is a well-designed compact little player that was very easy to use. I returned it however for two reasons:- I wanted to transfer transfer playlists from my computer to the device, but the Muvo only played songs in alphabetical order. I found a third party application that claimed to provide playlist support for ~$20, but did not try.- The highest volume was just not loud enough for me when jogging, even in quiet areas with low traffic. I could hear the tune and the lyrics well enough, but could not get into the music sonically as I could when using a regular CD player. I read other reviews mentioning the volume limitations but didn't realize it would be so apparent even in quiet outdoor settings. [Note that I was using over the ear headphones, not the supplied earbuds.]I returned and purchased an Iriver flash player, which has better sound, bigger display, better interface, and better playlist management capabilities for ~$50 more.
Your "Technical Details" section states that this product has a "Digital AM/FM Stereo tuner." The radio portion of this product is pure analog.I would not have made this purchase had it been described correctly. I am returning it unused (had to open it to discover the problem). I'd appreciate your reimbursing the return shipping cost.
I have 12 computer security titles on my shelf. This book has more information in it than all the other 12 combined. It is ABSOLUTELY worth the money.
Well to start off....this is an amazing Camcorder. It blows everything away by its size and weight. It also is great because it has a built in Still camera in it. Since u can transpher them to ur computer with included software,u will never need to develop another picture again. No more trips to ekerds or local drug store. Since it has a 10X optical hyper zoom,and 200X Zoom with spline interpolation...u wil never get fuzzy photos.But my favorite thing about this camera is slow motion.....and that u can take sequence photos to. If u have the money this is a great camera for any who needs a camera/Camcorder.
At the time, this was the best price for the package of original ink. I paid $66.54.
Listening to cd's is awesome with the surround sound switch (especially with sony's &quot;studio monitor&quot; headphones which are excellent), and I thought the picture was really good EXCEPT when watching a movie that is NOT enhanced for wide screen. This causes the picture to become blurred and unwatchable as you adjust the &quot;screen mode&quot; to zoom in to spread the information out to fill the screen.Watching 4:3 (standard TV size) pictures is a breeze because there are &quot;black bars&quot; are on the sides of the picture instead of the incredibly irritating &quot;gray bars&quot; that many 16:9 (wide screen) TV makers have opted for.I give this product 4 stars mainly because of the speakers. They're very easy to blow if your watching a movie scene that is quiet and then suddenly loud. If this happens, you will notice a slight puncture wound in at least one of your speakers. A fault that I've noticed in more than one of my sony products that really do have the best images possible, but are not-so-hot when it comes to the speakers attached to them. I usually listen with headphones anyway.Plane trips are one long movie now, they could put me in a piece of luggage with this thing and I wouldn't care.
I purchased the Linksys router (V2) along with the WPC11 card (V3) just last week, and am pleased to report that both are running exceptionally well, especially considering that I live in NYC. Many negative reviews have been posted about this suite of products, and perhaps some are valid, but most are backlash from earlier versions of each component working (or not) with each other. Linksys seems to operate on the belief that getting a product out into the marketplace with a few kinks is better than getting it out there perfectly (and therefore with a significant time delay to market), and I respect that rationale (think of how many service pack updates you've had to do with any of your Windows operating systems over the years! ) Below describes my experience thus far with this suite of products; your experience will likely be different if you have a different OS, have lots of 2.4GHz phones in your house, your house is make mostly of steel, etc. But we'll get to that....BACKGROUND:Those of you who are looking to get into the wonderful world of wireless networking should freshen up on the good, the bad, and the ugly of what the 802.11 standards are. A good resource is 80211-planet. This site has several articles (search for "Jim Geier" or "Minimizing 802.11 Interference Issues") to help explain why you can potentially expect interference depending on the location and conditions around either your router or your network card. Bottom line = there are many variables that can affect performance of any 802.11 product, but you won't know unless you dive in and give it a go.INSTALLATION:I'm running a Thinkpad T21 laptop with W2K, and have RoadRunner for cable modem service (Toshiba modem). I popped open the box for the Linksys router, briefly skimmed through the long booklet directions, and then carefully followed each step of the 1-pager quick-installation instructions. The router connected to the cable modem without a hitch (note that RoadRunner uses DHCP...what's DHCP you ask? Go to webopedia and do a search on DHCP for details). Please note that I used all of the default settings. Time to connect cable modem to router and router to laptop = 11 minutes.I then popped open the box for the network card, and again followed the directions line-by-line on the quick instruction sheet that came supplied with the card. Once again, I used all of the default settings, and lo and behold, the card began communicating with the router without a hitch. Time to connect the card to the laptop and the now 'networked' laptop to the router = 7 minutes (including software installation).PERFORMANCE:I live in a duplex in lower Manhattan, and so at first I was skeptical in light of the reviews I had read before about performance relative to distance from the router, etc. However, I am able to move anywhere on either floor and get a consistently good signal (the router is upstairs and I'm writing this downstairs, whilst streaming music...no lags). I have downloaded hundreds of MBs worth of data thus far without any problems, streamed music and videos, emailed, surfed the web, uploaded files, etc. I've connected another wired computer to the router and it connected without a hitch (again, make sure you're familiar with DHCP...makes things a lot easier). The signal did fade to a whisper when I went outside, but I'm not entirely surprised, given that the router was 3 floors away, and trying to communicate through several walls of brick, wood, and steel. I'll probably toy with the position of the router in the house to see if I can boost my response outside. I haven't tried a network game yet, but then again, I'm not using the laptop for that purpose. I also haven't attempted to update the firmware of the card (as it prompts me ever so often to do) yet, as it is working now. Instead, I have placed an email to Linksys for their recommendation, and will post an update to this review when I have an answer.RECOMMENDATIONS:If you're ready for the wireless world, the Linksys set of products work very well, especially now that they (and Amazon) ship the latest version of each. Some helpful tips:- Don't install the router next to a 2.4GHz phone or a microwave- Placement and positioning of the router and antenna are key. Just as Rome wasn't built in a day, getting your wireless network up and running smoothly may take a bit of fine-tuning.- If you find unbearable interference, change the channels. Just like on your portable phone, you can potentially see dramatic improvement.- Make sure you have an extra CAT5 cable around for the installation. You'll need one to connect your DSL/cable modem to the router and then another to initially connect the router to your computer.- Tinkering can get you into trouble! If you don't know what a configuration is, then don't tinker with it...a classic way to burn your fingers on the hot stove of curiosity.- READ THE DIRECTIONS! Following each step slowly but surely in the short-run can significantly reduce your headaches in the long-run.If you've done your research, you should know by now that no 802.11 product is a panacea for every possible wireless situation. It simply may not work for your home or office, given the variables in play. But like the intrepid explorers who found the new world, you too can find happiness--and new working freedom--with a wireless network....
This keyboard is working perfectly with my Dell Inspiron 9300.Found a video on YouTube that showed steps to replace the keyboard on this model. I tried to find it again but could only find this similar one:[...]The whole operation was pretty smooth. No issue with the connector like other reviewers had.Putting 4 stars just because I can't honestly say "I love it" for a keyboard.Wishing everybody the same outcome with their keyboards!
This DVD was bought for a spare bedroom based on the review and of course the price...this is a no lose situation-you are getting top quality here. Very easy to set up and although I had never heard of the brand, I gave it a shot-thanks for posting the review-great quality, high review and the price (and it comes from Circuit City) you cannot let this one go!!
I bought this printer from Amazon.com and received it December 10, 2002. Unlike some other users, I had no problem installing the printer, it was a breeze. Using it was easy also! The design is very nice looking and compact. Above all that, what really impressed me was how quiet it is!! Can't even tell it's printing most of the time. I was so happy with this unit that I was telling everyone I know that they should buy this printer.Then I ran out of ink.... when I went to find a new cartridge I was a bit surprised 1) I couldn't even find anyone who had them in stock including Lexmark, and 2) the high cost. Heck, at the new lower price of the printer I could buy a new printer for the cost of two cartridges!!Unfortunately, 6 months after receiving the unit new, I have white lines in my black print. Tried everything for cleaning the print nosels. I still have white lines. So, went to the Lexmark site for info on how to contact Lexmark about the problem but when I view the warranty info on their site it only talks about a 30 day return policy and how to purchase an extended warranty. I'm confused as the information on amazon.com states that this printer has a 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty.Given how much I liked the style, ease of use and outstanding quiet of the printer I am very disapointed that it appears to be broken after only 6 months.
Great speed and coverage. Easy to set up, the set up CD actually makes it easier if you follow it, the written instructions are harder. Very satisfied!
This is not a review about the Corsair 620HX, since I still do not have one. Thou I have only heard good things from this power supply. This is just to inform potential buyers that you may want to purchase this model from a different supplier. (ex. Newegg)I received a Corsair VX550W instead of the 620HX. I sent it back and they rushed me out another power supply. Yet again, it was a VX550W power supply. I triple checked my order to make sure it wasn't a mistake on my part. Everything checked out, and I was good on my end.They told me that since this was the 2nd time I received the incorrect order, I needed to reorder the 620X again though the website. Only I can't place it now. No, I need to wait 5 business days and place it then.That was too much. I canceled the order, and now I'm waiting for a refund.Amazon just lost one customer.
Knowing how little I paid for this cable and being a bit suspicious about that I've made a point of leaving it alone. I hooked it up with a little slack between the connection points when I got it about three months ago, between a stand and a wall where it's out of any step on or kick danger, and haven't touched it since. The results have been as good as I could have hoped- the thing works just fine and the before & after differences on PS3 games, DVD/blu rays, etc. are impossible to miss. Could something as cheap as this cable take a lot of punishment? I don't know for sure but I kind of doubt it. If you keep it out of harm's way it's an unbeatable value though and I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with it so far. I'd recommend it to anyone without a second thought.
I ordered the RAM thinking in would fit in my computer. Two of them did fine, but the computer is too old to handle all of it. I will find a use for the other sticks. All in all, I am happy with the order, although it did arrive a little late.
The 3.5mm cable end housing is large and might not fit in Apple products where the socket is adjacent to another connector.I got around the problem by using a single edge razor blade to trim excess rubber from one side of the male plug.Apple mini 3.5mm plugs are considerably daintier and thinner.
I have been using this filter for about 2 months now and have had no problem. It has helped produce some really fantastic pictures. I will buy another one for a different lens.
Can't beat it for the price. Excellent software bundle, too.
I always buy original OKI products now after I have tried other non OEM OKI products and seen the results in the printing quality, especially with the color non OEM cartridges!
Ipods are good only for music. The Zen W is good for music AND VIDEO! Great images, great screen size, drag-drop of media files and easy to navigate menu system. Long battery life for video playback. Hard to find decent accessories like cases for the W. Much of the accessories Creative sells for the W is overprice junk.
I do love this digital camera--it is easy to use and the size is unbeatable. I bought my camera a few days ago and have already taken over one hundred photos. Yes, it does take some time for the images to download, but it is teaching me patience. My only complaint is the software, Camedia 1.2, that was sent with it. Something happened with how it recorded the last file viewed and it kept crashing. I had to wait all weekend to talk to the help desk and while they were able to easily help me fix the problem, it can and does reoccur. There is a later version of Camedia, but they are only packaging it with their new model cameras and it is unavailable for purchase. All in all, though, this camera is an excellent choice and I highly recommend it.
The internet connection is used all day long. This thing has to be powered off and back on 2-3 times every day. The Linksys support site has not been helpful. When it works, it works. It doesn't work ALOT.
The separate cartridges in these printers are a great idea. I used to hate throwing out the whole color cartridge in the other printer I had.However, since each of these cartridges run out all at different times, if you use this printer a lot the warning light that a cartridge is almost running out of ink seems to be on continuously, as each time it is a different one.
I traded my Sansa e260 mp3 player in for a new 80 GB Ipod Class 6G and let me just say, I love my ipod! From the moment I got it, I knew it would be perfect. The screen is bright and crisp, the music is clear, and the text is easy to read. The touch scroll works nice, although not as sensitive as I would like it to be. The music was a little difficult to put on my ipod, but just because I was confused. I can imagine a first-timer would have a very hard time putting any audio on their ipod. But overall, this is a great product and well worth the money!***Update: This piece of poop broke after less than a year. The internal hardrive causes it to skip and crash A LOT more than the iPods with flash drives (iTouch, nano, etc.), which I didn't know prior to purchasing this very expensive doorstopper.
Before you order the Microsoft Windows CD for your MacBook Pro, notice it's not for a Mac, it's for a PC! Why Amazon would place these incompatible products together in the same ad is beyond me. Be careful and make sure you understand what you are ordering. Love the MacBook Pro, it replaces my 5 year old MacBook. It was time for a new one with all the new features.
See Reviewer: Flodemir Pavanelli "Flod" (Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil)SanDisk MP3 player is very good. Satisfactory regarding the price/benefit. I have bought 2 already, for both daughters.I recommend it if you don't need to load a big ammount of music. It is very fast to load music and create lists.He gave it only one star, but I think he meant to give it 4 stars since he liked.
I just recieved this DVD player today...and so far so good. I bought it for car trips, plane tripes, etc. I haven't experience the problems that seem to go along with the 9510 version. The screen is small, but that is the size it's advertised for, and I feel its more than sufficent for something so compact. The colors are good and despite the size the screen seems to have a pretty good resolution. Other than the battery SEEMS to only be able to recharge when off the system,(keep in mind I'm figuring it out) it seems to be a wonderful little machine. Well worth the money, very compact and affordable. Should any problems arise I will rereview, but up to this point I give it 5 stars!
Brighten up your portraits with flattering warm light. This little accessory can turn a cloudy dull portrait into something a little more magical. Only good for outdoor use. Indoors it just makes you look yellow.
If you're looking for a fax machine that positively eats toner and mysteriously runs out of color ink, even when you've never once printed anything out in color, this machine is for you. To make matters worse, it refuses to run again until you replace said unused color cartridge with a new one, costing in the neighborhood of $....We use this machine as our office fax. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone I like. There are much better alternatives on the market.
Received promptly. Placed outdoor on the side of roof provide great reception for Samsung T200HD 20-inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV Widescreen Monitor I bought together.Highly recommend
I bought this memory card for a camera I bought for someone else. This memory card was recommended as the "preferred" card by the camera manufacturer. I took their advice and I'm glad that I did. This memory card enhances the quality of the camera's pictures and does an excellent job. Good purchase.
I nowhere near expected these speakers to be as good as they are for the money! I put them in to replace a set of speakers I blew that cost me more than 5 times as much and they sound WAY better! Sound quality is AWESOME and you can't beat the price!
Told the clerk I wanted:Good zoom (10x!), wide angle, burst shots, image stabilization, low light capability, ... and for under $300. Retail is $349, but Amazon had $299 + free 1gig SD card.Just returned from vacation and downloaded my pix--they are beautiful! The zoom pix are very clear. My low light/image stabilization needs some work--or better yet a tripod, but the capability is there.Intelligent ISO setting became my standard. Lots of other settings, so I don't have to think about what I would do with manual settings.Long battery life, and I bought a back-up for about $30 and just kept the spare with me and recharged overnight. Convenient charger included with camera.The included viewing software seems strange; I'm using Picasso from Google.This is a terrific camera that does what it should do-take beautiful pictures in various settings. Of course, with the Greek Isles and Egyptian pyramids for subjects, everything looks special!
I have two of these hard drives in my desktop. They are very very quiet. I purchased the second drive so I could configure a RAID configuration, which works perfectly.
A VERY GOOD NOTEBOOK-LAPTOP, EXCELENT BATTERY LIFE, I DO RECOMEND TO BUY THIS ONE DELL PORTABLE, IS ONE OF THE BESTS
I've never been inclinded to buy a computer lock before. I ordered this lock to deter a monitor "switch-a-roo" at work. Eventhough it is childish that this happens among adults, it does. Since my department spent budget money on my equipment I felt better with this cable attached to my monitors.This twin keyed-alike cable is nice because I can lock both monitors with one device.....and unlock with one key. Just like any theft deterant...it is just a deterant at best. I imagine if someone REALLY wants your monitor they will find some way to get it. At least this device makes them work for it. The cable is long enough to get both monitors and loop under the desktop to a solid structure.Make sure you don't forget to go to Kensington online and register your keys. In case you eventually need to replace one.
WOW! Regular XBOX worked great with no setup needed. Plug it in, connect network cable to xbox and away you go. Down side....I couldn't get it to work with my XBOX 360, the reason I bought it. Ok the redeemer in this is it works for playstation and on some computers (not with vista) un plugging and moving to different item, no problem. Oh the biggest find is when I hooked it to my DISHNETWORK box and with just going to the network setup on the dishnetwork box it found the network right away. Oh range...at least 45 away (3 rooms with metal studs) still a good signal. A 5 star rating for this product, d-link got it right.
The 450 CBi is a great printer out of the box. Unfortunately, the paper feed mechanism becomes [..] over time, and after a couple of years the printer becomes virtually unusable. It's also not nearly as durable as the old 350 series - an essential if you intend to use it as a MOBILE printer.
I could barely find an open channel around my area (nj/ny), and when I finally did, the reception was very poor, and the quality of sound was noticeablely flat. A big disappointment overall.
cable works great- connected my computer to the TV so I can watch alabama football on ESPN 360 using the big screen instead of the monitor.
10-16-2006 Update: Still very pleased with the TV! We did purchase a Samsung HD DVD850 upconverting dvd player and the 2 of them together are unbelievable. High Graphic widescreen at its finest and the digital WOW SRS audio is very good through the TV speakers. The TV and DVD remotes are even interchangable! Couldn't be easier. I sure hope the HD digital cable comes soon!I am so pleased with the Samsung LNS3241D! It took all of 2 minutes to take this set out of its box, plug it in, and begin to enjoy it. We currently receive SDTV via digital cable (HDTV coming soon I hope!) and the picture is actually quite good. Some channels are better than others for some reason? My son's xbox 360 looks almost 3D and crystal clear - brilliant colors and crisp graphics. Watched a dvd on the xbox and was very impressed with the clarity. Have ordered a Samsung up-converting dvd player and assume these two componants will get along splendidly.The TV remote is straightforward and the set-up menus are easily navigated.Pricing through one of Amazon's sellers was over $500.00 less than BestBuy and no sales tax! Shipping was $39.00 and took only 2 days in transit! Also no high pressure extended service contract. I figure we saved nearly $800.00 total!Sound quality is actually very good - not theatre-like by any means - but most realistic people wouldn't expect two little speakers to rattle windows or flutter pants legs.This TV is perfect for a family room or recreation room. We're looking forward to many years of enjoyment! Hurry! Buy one now before this model is no longer available!
THIS IS MY SECOND IPOD INTEGRATION, THE FIRST WAS WITH A PANASONIC DVD DECK, IT WORKED VERY WELL AND THE JVC KD-AVX33 DECK AND KSPD100 ADAPTER SEEM TO WORK JUST AS WELL WITH MY 5TH GEN IPOD. IT DOES EVERYTHING AS ADVERTISED AND I WOULD RECOMMEND IT WITHOUT HESITATION.
I liked this DVD recorder for awhile, it just didn't last very long. For the $$ spent, would have expected it to last more than a couple of years. Can't afford to replace an item like this every couple of years. My mom has a cheapo Wal-Mart DVD player that has lasted way longer than my nice player/recorder. Are the recorders just prone to breaking down?
Yes, the driver and registry update are available for 2003 even though the company that wrote them no longer exists. I have this card working on my Dell Axim X5. It works with my GPS receiver and my laptop. But as has been noted, Dial-Up Networking does not work. [...]
Nice size butRadio not great, lously receptionStill havent been able to load music, followed instrutions, but they were not clear
I had a very easy install. I downloaded the useres guide and studied it for about an hour before I bought the product. The instructions which come with the router are very basic, all the advanced functionality stuff comes on a CD. I highly rcommend reading the users guide first.I have two desktops(one ME one 2000) in one room and then a laptop for the wireless(windows xp).It took 10 minutes to hook up router to modem and router to PC's ethernet cards.It took 2 minutes to set-up PC's and 5 minutes to input router settings.Bam!! Both PC's working on Cable Internet after reboot!The laptop was even easier. Install CD, Install Linksys wireless card. Sit and watch it automatically set-up(20 seconds). Re-boot,Bam! Highspeed cable internet less then 2 minutes.Download speeds off NVIDIA's site for free USA ARMY GAME download: 23 Meg file I got the following download speeds:PC1 WIndows ME -- 180kBsPC2 Windows 98 -- 160-180kBsLaptop Windows XP -- 110 kBS anywhere in the house (thru 3-6 walls single story)Excellent buy - easy install. Hope it lasts a long time.
this is one great tv. the picture, sound, and over all experience is wonderful. i searched around for all different brands of lcd hdtv that were flat screens. in the end, no tv had a better picture and price than this tv.i always thought playing xbox 360 was fun in general, but hooking it up to this tv makes that experience phenomenal.This tv is well worth the money (I would have paid more if Amazon's price wasn't so low haha).
Well just bought this and hooked it up following Erik instructions using int mode, 87.9 but left it on lx as I believe thats the stereo mode. Wow worked perfectly, great around town. Heading to FL this weekend so will really test it out.
I picked one of these up for use with a 3D Design package, which makes use of the numeric keypad for special functions. Unfortunately, while the Pocket Keypad does work well for typing in numbers or cursor keys, it doesn't actually simulate the numeric keypad correctly. For applications that need to be able to distinguish between the numbers on the top row of the keyboard versus the numbers on the keypad, this device did not work. I wasted a couple hours trying to debug the setup before giving up and buying a different USB keypad (the Targus AKP01US) and finding it was the Kensington that was the problem.Too bad, because otherwise it's a nice-looking, compact, and good-feeling unit. It just doesn't work right for my specialized application (a 3D package called Blender)
looks like all that we wanted just haven't gotten to install it yet. Wish it was wirerless. Looks like a great unit from the instructions and lots of optins.
This is my 3rd HDTV, fist 2 went back to store. I had two other brand and types all in this price range. This TV is great. I am hooked up to cable box with HD comp out, digital cable with S-video and dvd with comp out. Works great this way. I have to do a little switching but it looks great in all modes. Can't wait to hook up my computer to it. I do lots of research on the web and this is the first product I would review.
Works better than the old remote that's all I wanted. Hope it lasts a long time and doesn't break like the last two did.
I was very displeased with the Polaroid film as the company replaced the size 600 with 977, which did not work in the 600 camera. I am having a problem communicating with that company as it is very hard to get any means of communication. They do not accept an email with the notification and I had a really hard time finding a phone number. I also was not asked if the film could be substituted. When the package arrived there was no packing slip nor a copy of the charges.
Moderate experience installation. All parts included for installation. Most time spent running red power wire under carpeting to engine compartment. No need to change flasher with or w/o trailer lights plugged in.
I am Totally satisfied and Highly impressed with this system. For the style, the output, the quality, and the price, this AMW system is worth it. I am enjoying it tremendously !!I highly recommend this system. And if you have a problems/questions regarding connections (I did with the speakers), their website is full of solutions......
There is nothing wrong with Sigma CPL. I liked it so far.But the packing was bad. The CPL was outside its case when I opened the box, it has a scratch on the filter.
This battery was exactly as described a Panasonic HHRP104-A fit my phone and works great. A good price for a name brand battery!
I use the circular polarizer extensively for landscape shots. In fact, I leave it on my lens (Canon EF-S 17-85mm) instead of a UV filter because I use it so much.Pros:- good value.- darkens skies, controls glare on wet surfaces, makes colors pop.Cons:- vignetting at widest focal length (but then again, you shouldn't use it at the widest end due to uneven darkening of skies at widest angle).- doesn't play nice with cokin filter holder (spins when you screw on the filter holder, can be annoying to have to reset it).Overall, this is a good deal for a filter that will really help your photos look better.
After much debate with myself, I orderd, and just received this camera. May I say that it is a VERY nice camera. The free 32meg memory stick is great, and Sony memory sticks are extremely fast. At first, I was annoyed at the 13 hour charge time on the charger, but then realized that there is no law stating that Sony had to give a charger with the camera, so I take it as a gift and consider it to not be a factor in this review. (As a side note however, a 4-hour charger with 4 batteries can be purchased at [local store] for [money]).On to the image quality: It is very nice, and the images taken with the flash are also very sharp. I took a picture of my keyboard in the dark with slight incandescent light in the background and one would have thought that the shot was taken in pure daylight. Also, for my, and most other people's uses, 1600x1200 should be more than enough.What really sold me on this camera was the interface. I went to the local Best Buy and played with it for a while and I love the interface! Easy to use, effective, and quick access to important controls.I highly recommend this camera.
Wow, I have now been using these headphones for a month. I use them to watch movies on my computer and they just work Sound quality isn't perfect but for my 'untrained' ear it is excellent. They also just work, plugged them in and off i went everything just worked. Love that I can plugin multipe sources. For the cost these headphones are about as good as you can expect. If I had one complaint I think it would be that after long listening times they and bother your ears.
just as good as my buddys $60 hdmi. ive notice the sound isnt perfect but for temporary use,like mine, its great. worth it.ive bought three
I am 14 years old and I got a pink iPod mini for Christmas! The pink is lovely--at times it has a lilac tone to it. The sound quality is great, iTunes was very easy to set up and use (for me anyways). Opening the beatiful little box was like an out-of-body experience for me! (Turns out my poor mom had been hiding this away since November 16---she had to endure weeks and weeks of whining, andeven more before that!)The iPod mini was very easy to set up right out of the very attractively designed box! My iPod only froze up once on me and that was very easy to remedy. Just make sure to charge often! After going through my entire 12-song library a few times in a day I find it necessary to charge either sporadically throughout the day or at night. I have added some items to my iPod collection to enhance my music experience. I will share them with you:1. Apple iPod earbuds with rubberized tips--the best thing I could have done. The included earbuds just didn't work for me. These cost me $40, but they are worth it as they never tangle thanks to the ingenious spool-storage system of their carrying case and they have two sets of replacement tips.2. Handstands brand "iPak"s--I got a 2 pack--one case for my accessories, the other for my iPod. There is an insert to keep the mini secure in its case. The cases are identical but one is clearly marked "accessories". For me, the easiest way to keep my iPod and its accessories all in one place, safe, and portable.3. iTunes prepaid music card--I have one for $15. It is so easy to use one of these to "feed" your iPod--just type in the code on iTunes in the designated "Prepaid Cards" section in the music store, and you are ready to go. You can pick one up and preload it most everywhere iPods are sold.4. Handstands "iGrip"--I set my iPod on this while it charges. The iGrip is a little rubberized white pad designed to grip onto any hard surface. The front of it grips onto your iPod, preventing "slippage".And for those who say "cough up an extra $50 for 4000 more songs", well, I don't think I even know 1000 songs let alone 5000! Well, to each his or her own. Make the choice you think is best. If you are an occasional music listener, like me, who thinks "I sure would like to hear this song" once in a while, the Mini may be for you. If you are really into music and have a hugeC D collection and can name your favorite songs off the tips of your fingers, maybe a 20GB or 40GB regular iPod would be best for you. I prefer the mini for its colors and smaller, attractive case, although the iPod itself is nice looking.I can't tell you much about the mechanics of my iPod, and I thought it would be helpful to share my little tips. I hope you find my review helpful! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANY IPOD, PARTICULARLY THE MINI! If you don't have one, go out and buy one right away!!!
I bought this to replace my older Jornada 680e since it has a faster processor and an updated operating system (although it is almost a decade old). It does everything the older Jornada 680e does, and it can play MP3 music too. The sound is teeny and has too much treble. If I was going to use it to take notes only, I would give it a 5 star for the battery life and instant on operating system. But since I bought it to do other things besides taking notes, it does not do them too well. Remember that the keyboard is very small; so if you have big or fat fingers, you will not be able to touch type on this unit. But if you have small hands, you can type as fast as a full size keyboard, a big plus.
But these earphones leave a lot to be desired (sound wise). However, my biggest complaint doesn't even deal with the sound issue; rather, it deals with a major design flaw: the left earphone cable is less than 4 inches long while the right is at least a foot long. Now, I don't care WHAT Sony's reasoning is for this design, it plain out SUCKS! My left earphone is CONSTANTLY getting yanked out, it has become so big an issue that I've considered going back to my old Sony MDR-E821s. These particular phones cost A LOT less than the EX51LP (10.00) and have decent sound (it's response is more flat, thus having less influence on the predetermined sound of a track.) Getting on to the *most important* issue, sound, these are fairly decent for the price AMAZON has them for. The closed-ear design is very nice and works really good with the bass these 'phones put out. To put it simply, this is the MOST bass that I've ever heard from in-ear buds. Now is that good or bad? To me, it's a double-edged sword. There is a lot of bass, however the quality is compromised. There is a considerable amount of distortion in the bass present as well. The highs are very shrill and fatiguing, however, nothing a simple EQ cannot fix. The overall sound is, generally pretty muddy and these phones try to sound good by influencing the sound of your music rather than presenting it clear and unbiased (or, the way the artist intended.) With that being said, on to the positive aspects: These are a good step above other 25.00 head phones, they allow you to pick apart details in your music that you may have missed with cheaper 'phones. Again, this is a double-edged sword. Sony is targeting these phones to users of digital audio players (mp3, minidisc, etc.) Thus, with the rise of lossy audio like mp3, for instance, the quality (or lack thereof) of the mp3 rip becomes frighteningly apparent. You will be able to finally see why audiophiles *despise* MP3. Having said all of this, I'm NOT an audiophile, just a musician who likes to hear music the way it was intended. These phones will be fine for younger listeners, or those who don't really care about sound quality. However, I do suggest looking at the Shure E2Cs. These 'phones run circles around the Sony's for not *too* much more money. In conclusion, if you're a basshead, want something that sounds DECENT, and like the idea of blocking out ambient noise, all for 25.00 (I wouldn't pay more than this even though I did...,) I'd give these a serious look. Btw, if you already bought these 'phones and are looking to make them sound better, I'd suggest "burning them in." Queue-up an ECLECTIC mix of music (classic, rap, metal, jazz, etc) and play it on these phones over night at a volume a little bit higher than you would if you were listening to them. I tried this and the highs cleared up a bit. This is optional and may not help as the phones will eventually "burn in" over a period of time.
This is the best laptop ever. This laptop is for replaceing yourdesktop, so the price is a little deep. Toshiba puts all the best hardware in this laptop.Pro:CPU: The new P4 1.7GHz. Not just it is faster than PIII, it also has 512KB L2 cache (fast memory) with Intel SpeedStep Tech to save ur battery's life. 400hz front size bus, faster than most of the desktop. (eg AMD's 1800XP has only 266hz front size bus)Memory: Oh my god. It has 512MB DDR Ram (PC2100), compare to normal SDRAM. This is so much much faster. Performance almost double.Harddrive: 40GB hard drive, and IT IS 5400RPM!!! Compare to normal 4200RPM, it is a 20% faster.DVD/CDRW: A must...GRAPHIC CARD: WOW ! NVIDIA Geforce 4 440 Go with 32 DDR ram. Geforce 4 just came out a month a ago for desktop. Even the Go version is a water down version of desktop, it still provides a good frame rate to make hardcore gamer happy.Sound card: Only a 16 bit sound card, but it comes with S/P DIF optical output, which you can record music to your Mini Disc player or hook up to some nice speaker.Speakers: Harman/Kardon (w/sub woofer) speakers are great, i played some classical music on it and i can actually hear the 3D sound coming from left and right. Great for gamer too, you can hear where the bullet coming from.Screen : 15" UXGA, very bright screen.A lot of extra features you can't get on desktop: Smart media drive/SD drive for your digital camera pic downloa.A small LCD in front with Play/FF/Rew button, so you can close your laptop ,still play music and knowing what song is it playing. New touch pad (C-pad), a great idea. IEE394, USB port.Con:Weight: with battery, it is almost 7.8lb.Style: It looks like a toy, too colorful.Short battery life: around 1hr and 10 mins.SOftware: Not very useful software package.
This stand was designed and manufactured well. It is light weight, yet stable. Altogether, it works well and is a good value for the price.
Great Product for the price. Many features that are great for this model ( easy to operate & good graphics).Shipped on time & recieved it before the expected date .Straight out of the box to the boat on the water in a few minutes.Only complaint is that Garmin has a big plug that has to have a 1" hole to get it through for such a small cable.Can't cut it & splice back together (factory says that it will void warranty & could mess up the graphics)
The camera I received didn't look as on the picture you give in product information. Design is different. I really do not like when one picture is shown and another thing is sent.
The Itrip dont connect to my ipod photo. When i choose this item the information was: Compatible with the ipod photo.Very bad information!!!
For $10 this is a great camera. it also has a speaker too! how great is that. i got a chance to try it out and it works great. I've been away from the webcam deal for a while. i guess this is gonna get me back into it!
This doesn't seem to be a well designed case for the Canon G7. There is not really any room for the neck strap in the bag but it sort-of extends through holes in the sides so you could have the case on the camera while wearing it around your neck - but then where would you put the bag when you remove it to shoot? The case has openings that would allow rain or dust in. There is no room for accessories except in the little separate case that clips to the main case. It uses magnetic closures which I don't like to have around storage devices like SD cards. I prefer theMountainsmith Focus II Camera Bag (Small, Warm Grey)that fits this camera perfectly with room for accessories and the strap and good closures to protect the camera from weather. [OK I know that SD cards should not be harmed by a magnet - I didn't say they would be. I'm an old guy and I don't like magnets around my valuable digital pictures. I also remember when smoking was not bad for your health...]
I love this product. It's the best cd/dvd storage I've ever owned. I own two of these so far and will definitely keep adding more as needed. It makes organizing my cd/dvd collection so easy and compact. Retrieval is incredibly fast and the catalog pages are easy to keep up to date.
This is a good idea with a good price for wireless keyboard and mouse. There are extra special feature keys such as web navigation and media controls.The keyboard operates very smoothly - very few hiccups in terms of missed keystroke. I chose not to install the special keyboard shortcuts. Still I found myself accidentally pressing the Standby key instead of Esc... and it would go into Standby.As for the mouse, the instructions say to keep it (and receiver device) away from electro-magnetic sources to avoid interference. Unfortunately, no matter where I placed the devices, the mouse kept jumping all over the screen. It was virtually useless. I ended up not using the devices.I had a PC, monitor, cordless phone and sometimes other EM emitting devices in close proximity. There was no practical way to re-arrange them. So if you have a simple office with extra desk space, this mouse may work for you - but be skeptical.
the first time I used it the auto adapter came apart. turns out the plastic was broken when I recieved it.would have returned it, but shipping cost was more than item cost.
I'm an animator and I had previously used a Wacom tablet for drawing - but I found the distance between my screen and the Wacom a bit disorienting. I shopped around and researched awhile before I decided on the Toshiba. Animators gave this model consistently good reviews. This was my first tablet so I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised at how easily the tablet was to configure and use for my specific needs. I was drawing on day one, and it was so nice to be able to draw right on the screen. One note about that - before my tablet PC was delivered I also ordered a screen protector (from StrongEngineering), which I put over the screen before I began drawing. These are not expensive (about 8 dollars) but will save you from needing to replace your screen due to nicks and damage from the constant pressure of your pen. My other laptop weighs in at a pretty heavy 12 pounds, granted it has two hard drives and an internal DVD burner, but Wow - this machine is so light! When I pick it up I almost have to remind myself that it's not a toy and to be careful with it. There is the trade off in weight for specs, but there have been no problems burning backup data from the Toshiba via my USB external DVD burner. The battery lasts an impressive length of time, which is nice since my goal was to streamline this system as wireless and cordless as possible. And I had no problems setting up this system to my previously established wireless network. My range does seem more limited then my other laptop, but this could honestly be a configuration problem. I had a lot of fun downloading free programs for the Tablet PC operating system at the Microsoft website. I have had absolutely zero problems and I am looking forward to the creations that this draw on system enables me.
I bought this for my Dad for Xmas last year. He was very anti-digital camera, even for point and shoot use (as was I) but I thought it would at least be a toy for him. He LOVES it! My parents run a day care center, and they use it all the time. They do not edit pictures, but they do take a lot of photos and print them off of the kids daily. They make a little photo album of each child every few weeks for the child's parents. They have found it easy to use, good pic quality up to a 5X7, okay quality up to 8X10. They haven't had probelms with batteries, although it is true that the batteries don't last very long. You could take this on a day trip and it would last without a doubt though. Also you can just buy batteries at the dollar store and keep an extra set with you, and that way it doesn't get expensive. Overall it's a great little camera for the price, I am also planning on buying one for myself the next time they go on sale :)
Hello, I own this attractive looking power supply simply because Computer Geeks offered it for a low price of $26.99 and I was curious to see what it was.It is good to look at and much work in its making but total out of standards. I tried to fit it in four different cases (cooler master, inwin...) and did even try grinding the case. The ribbed aluminum shell is too wide and the flimsy grill over the radiator is held by tiny watch screws that come off and strip in the process.It is made most likely to fit one particular case and not others at all.The ignorance is evident when comes to SATA connectors. The ledge around the terminal is in conflict with the SATA DATA connector next to it on the peripheral device such as CDROM or Hard drive. It has to be ground or shaved off. I tried just fitting it and it broke my DATA connector on HD removable caddy. There goes my savings not buying it from Amazon. I did put it in the attic to avoid more losses.
I was very disappointed with this product. It did not work with either my HP all-in-one printer nor did it work with an Epson R300. The canvas is much to thick and bendable to work with most ink jet printers.
The card works great in my camera. Found it to be a quality card at a great price. Received it new within 5 days of my order.
Not sure what the other reveiws were talking about , But i got my Nikon S60 with this case in a bundle as well and it fits GREAT! the way it should,Fitted not loose for the camera to move around or fall out of! Feels safe and secure! GOOD WORK AMAZON!
This is a great telescope for many reasons. First, it is very easy to use. Most telescopes out there, even if they are computerized, are still difficult to align to the night sky before beginning use. The Nexstar 4SE with the sky align makes it fool proof because you only need to point it to 3 bright objects in the sky with no need to know what they are. One of the easiest ways to align it to the night sky is using a the Solar System Align. If you don't want to choose and point it at 3 bright objects, you can choose the moon. The moon is very easy to spot and easy to point the telescope. To me, this is the easiest alignment of all. After a few minutes setting them up, I found Jupiter easily after using the moon as the alignment object.Secondly, for the price range, it is very well made and sturdy. Most of the components are metal which appears to make them rigid and durable. A rigid telescope makes them sturdy and shake free. It's 40,000 object database gives you enough things to look at for years and years.The 4" optics on this is superb and the overall package is well worth the money. It is great for looking at planetary objects and deep sky.Highly recommended.
I bought three of this keyboards. I like the finger feeling, quiet and soft.The biggest problem: it does not last long. After a few months of usage, for example, the cmd+copy starts to work badly.If you want to have a keyboard for a short period of time, this one will serve you well.I myself am looking for a better solution. I may try the latest apple one, and see how it performs.
I purchased 8 of these for my company to give to all of our sales reps and office admins. Before, they had to feed labels into printers, and I swear I lost a fortune in labor for each label. After researching all of the alternatives and models, I bought them through amazon, and got the 400. It prints so quickly, I can't even imagine the need for the turbo. It took about 5 minutes to set up, has a small footprint and is stylish, and is amazingly easy to operate... from a word document (think a letter to somebody), just highlight the address, and click on the little mini dymo icon right next to your printer icon. The software opens with the label in case you want to modify or put an automatic barcode, and you click print, and 3 seconds later or less, you tear off your label and put it on the envelope. That simple.I only wish I had bought these for our office years ago. I think it's going to pay for itself in about 3-6 months.
As mentioned in the title i am really happy with this amp and the customer service i received from parts express. For the first month I had no problems and the Amp worked great. About a few days ago i started to notice the same low level hum mentioned in a few of the negative reviews. I verified that it only came up when i had the amp plugged in. I sent an e-mail to parts express asking if they would be willing to swap it for another one. In about an hour I received an email from someone on the tech support side who felt that the issue might be a grounding loop caused by another device that's plugged into my home theater setup. After following his troubleshooting steps I was able to verify his thought and work around the problem. Everything is working fine now. Honestly wasnt expecting to get anything from my email since i was pretty sure the warranty was up but ended up getting great support and an answer to my problem.
Good product for the money. Be sure to install photo software that comes with the scanner unless you already have software that can scan film. Install using CD that comes with scanner then go on web and download latest drivers. I would buy another.
You must not have any expectation from this product near to any digital camera. It's a toy! The picture quality is below most of phone cameras even if have a 5mpx sensor. I bought for my kid to bring him into photography world. The proportional size was very interesting as for a 4 year kid it have size and ergonomic of a full size Leica camera in adult hands. Being a Leica replica toy and the price tag, I was expecting some "Leica" style build quality. But it's not the case! Build quality it's very poor for what you pay. Battery lever that holds battery into position broke quickly and camera becomes non-functional. Very expensive for you actually got!
I bought this router after buying a MacBook Pro which has built-in 802.11n capability (after buying the n "enabler" from Apple for $2). I wanted to take advantage of the fast wireless speed as well as the gigabit Ethernet interface on the MacBook Pro. Oddly, Apple's much more expensive Airport with draft n capability does not have a gigabit Ethernet interface, so the D-Link Extreme N seemed like a good choice as it had all I was looking for.This product did not disappoint. I got all of the speed I was looking for plus the extra range I needed for a difficult spot where I needed the signal to go through two cinderblock walls. It also gets a stronger signal to two floors above the router location. Configuration was easy and the router has been very stable for the several weeks I have been using it. I particularly like the detailed status and logging information.On the wireless side, I'm currently using the router in a mixed g and n setup. I had some reliable wireless b cards that I would have continued using, but there was a problem. Security is not a major concern in my location, so I would have continued using WEP except that it is not supported in the draft wireless n standard. I moved to some D-Link g cards that were on sale and they perform very well and I can now use both WPA and WPA2 simultaneously with this router. Mixing b with n would probably seriously degrade the n performance anyway. As it stands now, my wireless n performance is excellent where the signal strength is strong. My Internet download speed is typically close to 27 mbps on a wired connection and I get the same real throughput on the n wireless. Even g does not do that in a real Internet benchmark.The router comes with a cat5 cable which should not be used for a gigabit connection, so be sure to purchase any cat6 cables you need as I did. I also purchased an Intel gigabit Ethernet card for my Windows PC to enable fast transfers with the Mac.I upgraded the router firmware a few days ago and it works fine, but the only problem was that it would not load my saved configuration, so I had to input my custom settings again. This was an annoyance, but also a flaw that I saw with my old DI-624 router. There are likely to be more upgrades especially because the n spec has not been finalized.The wireless n works fine with the Mac. The other issue to note for Mac users is that the router's web-based configuration application does not seem to work with any of the browsers I have on my Mac, so hopefully you will have access to a Windows PC to do the setup. (Presumably a Parallels Windows PC on the Mac will work, but I have not tried that yet.)Bottom line, this is the best consumer router I have used.
I ordered this palm Z22 handheld for my husband for Christmas. I took the chance of wrapping up the box without opening it first and I have to say I myself was impressed. I found that on Amazon this item was the cheapest around. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.This palm Z22 handheld has many features that you can't see by looking at the add.
Sadly, I had to send this back.The pros: It looks and sounds great.The cons: No real playlist support, no bookmarking, does not intergrate well (as claimed) with online services, glitchy firmware.Somewhere down the line maybe they will improve the firmware, but why pay for an item that works part of the time?
I picked this up to go with my new Samsung TV and the two of them work amazingly well. I have had no connection problems, software problems, or streaming problems. It does what it is supposed to and it does it well.**9 Months later**Still works great! Not a single problem to report.
I purchased this drive about 6 weeks ago for my wife's computer. It performed flawlessly and the NERO software is terrific. We liked the drive so much I decided to purchase a second Cendyne CD-RW for my home system and it arrived a few days ago. We opened the box and were surprised that it is a completely different drive than the one previously received. The box is identical, as is the documentation. The most obvious difference is that the original drive we ordered has a headphone jack and volume control on the face of the drive. This is consistent with the illustration on the packaging. The most recent Cendyne drive we ordered does not have these features.I give the product 5 stars because the original Cendyne drive we ordered deserves it. But skeptic that I am, I plan on returning the second drive to Amazon without bothering to install. The differences I've described might be minor to another user, but they are relevant to me. What is in the box is clearly NOT what is represented by the box and accompanying user's manual.
I am quite happy with this filter, and it came well-packaged and sooner than I had expected
Overall this is a good entry leval video camera, and well worth the $100 I paid for it at Computer Geeks. It takes excellent outdoor movies in good to overcast lighting. Indoor movies under good lighting conditions are not too bad. I liked it's compact size and it will fit in a coat pocket nicely. I really was sold on the idea of it running on a SD memory chip. No moving parts to wear out or cause battery drain. I run mine on a 1 Gig Ultra brand 150X premium SD card. Be sure to buy a high speed premium SD card. This is critical for good performance. 1 gig will give you 1 hour of movies. I never tried takeing still picture as I have an excellent digital camera. No optical zoom can be a bummer. Don't use the digital zoom as you get poor results.(at least I did). I HATE the fact that the camera always starts up in still camera mode. So every time you turn it on you have to fumble with the mode selector process each time. I missed some good movie moments because of this delay. My RP06 Li-ion battery will no longer hold a charge and I still can't find a replacement over the Internet. Thank God it also accepts AA bateries which is an excellent feature. The camera is light and easy to use once you are all set up and ready to go. This was my first movie camera and I learned a lot about what I want in my next camera. The build in microphone is great for voice, but when I recorded an outdoor concert, the sound/music was all distorted. I was very unhappy and disapointed over the distorted music. This would be a good movie camera to take family movies in a controlled enviorment. The movies are in AVI format, which is good. If you are a first time buyer of a video camera, or a budget minded person, then this will make a good entry level movie camera. I am now considering the purchase of a better movie camera, but at least I now know what to look for when I upgrade. Anyone want to buy a used camera from me??
I bit the bullet and upgraded to this lens based on all the 5 star reviews. They are all correct. This is simply the best telephoto zoom I've ever used (most recently Sigma 18-200mm, Sigma 50-500mm). The image stabilization combined with the superior optics makes this lens unbeatable. I've shot over 500 photos in a week's time with this lens and attest that the color and sharpness attainable are astounding. With the image stabilization, a lot of my shots were 200mm at f/11 (for depth of field)and taken at an amazingly slow 1/100th of a second hand held! The performance of this lens blows me away!
I just bought a bunch of these for my office. They work fine and get the job done, but they have tons of packaging attached to them. A cardboard flat, plastic case, and manual that you destroy when opening the package. Next time, I would choose another brand just to save the environment a little. I had to separate all of the cardboard and plastic to properly recycle all of this and it took almost 30 mins for 25 flash drives.
I needed a new memory card for my old Sony DCR-PC120 camcorder. I knew 128MB is the max stick it could handle, and I wanted the max, but what card to buy was the question. I almost purchased a vintage 128MB memory stick for in excess of $30. But through careful research, I learned that this inexpensive card with the adapter would work just fine for my old camcorder. The information was right. Popped this one in and the camcorder saw it immediately and it works perfectly. As for getting the photos / Mpeg clips off of the card, I just popped the card, with the adapter still attached, into my also newly purchasedKingston 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader FCR-HS219/1then and work with them just like any other file. No proprietary software, etc. needed.
Two of the batteries power my digital camera, and the other two are back up. Got about 150 shots per charge in a Kodak EasyShare Z1275 camera. An added plus is that the charger works on any voltage from 100V to 250V. This means the charger can be used when traveling outside the country with nothing more than a simple plug adapter.
I recently set up a new home theater and entertainment room, which included a 56" HDTV, an Onkyo 604 receiver, Oppo 981HD DVD player, a Comcast Motorola DVR, and a Xbox 360. I wanted a remote that would control all of these things easy enough that my kids could use it.After the first night I had the remote doing 90% of what I wanted. With a little more set-up and a phone call to Harmony, I now have everything working perfectly and exactly the way I wanted.I have not had any of the charging issues that others have mentioned, but I will admit that you do need to pay attention to make sure the unit is charging when you set it in the cradle. The one time that I called Harmony support to help me set up one item, they were extremely helpful.I am pretty good at computer related stuff and programming, so I had no issues getting all the stuff set up through the software. However, the way it is set up will get the average person most of what they need, and customer support will always help.I am thrilled with this purchase so far.
I have the best luck with the fewest bad burns using TDK DVD+R I have burned probably 500 and I love them :)
The screen is nice and bright, very readable. I have only used it for basic stuff so far (Calendar and Address Book), but it does that fine. It syncs with a PC, and I've had no software problems or glitches with it at all.I wanted a PDA with a keyboard, and I do find it handy, but it's tiny and there's three different shift keys (standard, red, and blue) to get all the characters supported. Typing numbers is particularly awkward (it involves the blue shift key), which is too bad, because you need to do that a lot.As other reviewers have noted, the documentation is skimpy. There is a quick-start manual but it doesn't have much detail. I thought there was no documentation on Grafitti at all until I found a tiny reference card in the box (that's apparently all .. I guess it's not a problem if you've used this before). Their Web site doesn't help much either, although there's some kind of advanced guide referenced there they want you to pay money for.I have looked at the Palm Tungsten C and Handspring Treo 600 - both also have keyboards. Maybe they're better, and they do have more features (the Palm has WiFi, and the Treo is a phone too). However, the Sony is significantly lower cost. I'm happy enough so far to not want something higher up the scale.
This product is well made,sturdy and just the right size for two people. We love it so much that we are taking it in our RV when we travel. If you like the speed of a pressure cooker but are tired of ungainly larger models this is perfect. By the way if you have never used a pressure cooker because you are hesitant, get in there and give it a try. I don't care how tough the meat is you can make it edible with a good pressure cooker.
I wasted a day trying to get wireless to work on this thing. It simply does not work. Netgear must have hired the Linksys QA department for this one.
This printer works very nice in our office environment. No more waiting on a slow printer, especially if someone else sent a big job to it first. We've only been using it for a couple of weeks, but so far we are quite pleased with its performance.
Wow. I just can't say enough good things about this computer. I bought this laptop back in May 2004, and I have been doting on it ever since. I am a college student majoring in Graphic Design, so the purchase of this computer was a must. I am generally a PC user, so I thought that the switch to a MAC may be harder than I would hope. That didn't seem to be the case at all! I learned this computer and all it's commands in less than one week - with the help of a good MAC book.When it is delievered to your door, it comes in a beautiful case - it's like opening a brand new mini-car! All of my friends were around and I felt like I was unwrapping the crown jewel of computers! All of my friends knew how much this baby cost, so they were just as excited to see if my money was worth it! Well, I decided right then and there that I would fall in love with this computer the second I hit the power button. We were in awe! Most of us being PC users, we found that MAC OS X was way beyond Windows XP - in quality, solidness, and pure asthetics.The software that comes with the computer is great! I love iLife! It helps organize all your photos and you can post them to a website in under 2 minutes!When you decide to purchase this little beauty - a few suggestions:- Upgrade the Memory to 1 Gig - so many people say that, but it's not very affordable to upgrade RAM to 1 gig - but believe me, your computer will run so much more smoothly if you just invest a little more.- Buy the Powerbook Plan!!! - Phone support only last 90 days after you buy this, and when you are buying something with this sort of price tag, you need to take all precautions in safeguarding it. The plan extends warranty and support for 3 years!- Office for MAC!! Wow! I love this version of Microsoft Office. It's kinda strange, but I actually feel like this version of Microsoft Office is the ONLY version of Office! It's wonderful! Loads of features!!When you decide to purchase this computer, you won't be dissappointed. The screen is absolutely stuning (I have not had the problems a few people claim to have about white sploches on the screen.) I love the back-lit keyboard! It's just plain cool! When you have this little beauty sitting on your desk or in your lap, you will be envied by all! Especially PC users!!
These headphones are clear vibrant and light weight -- they really are worth the cost.
This holds lots of pictures, and was a good price. This is a good product.
This is no longer for sale - got it for a PC I built in 2003, but its bugging me to give a review so here it is! I really enjoyed this GPU, great performance for the price and very reliable. After I upgraded I was able to sell it here for about 2/3 what I paid for it. Recommended.
I needed a digital recorder to capture mentoring sessions with a fellow teacher so I could share them with her and also keep for a potential publication. The sound quality and ease of use are great and I am very pleased with how quickly I can download it on to my computer. I can highly recommend this product, especially the price.
Seller packaged this item well, and shipped it quickly. It was listed as new, and the box had the original seals intact. Due to the holidays I have not yet had the opportunity to install the motherboard. Hopefully I won&#8217;t need to find out how their replacement policies work.
I just wanted a cheap cord to connect my laptop to my older tv. It works but it shows up in black and white on my tv. As a comparison, the exact same type of cord purchased at Radio Shack for about 5x as much money, is in full color with no other adjustments made.
If you turn your head, you may lose audio and get static. Make sure there is nothing blocking the transmitter. The charger interface never seems to connect to the earphones, so charging is a problem. They are very uncomfortable.. my ears get sore from wearing anything over 15 minutes. Sound quality is good if you can get the darn thing charged. A good idea, but poorly executed.
I am one of the many growing numbers of Amazon.com devotees who live overseas but use Amazon to buy lots of products. I recently purchased this model only to find out that the TV Guide function means that it can only be used in the USA (by entering your zip code, etc.) I couldn't do it manually to suit my own local provider. Maybe I didn't read the instructions well enough but I'm returning this product to buy something else that will suit my needs. [...]
I got my Sony VX2000 in 2000, when it was introduced. Before I switched to high definition in 2007, I was very satisfied with it picture quality. As a matter of fact, it is the best standard definition camcorder I have owned, especially in low-light conditions. This camera has professional design, performance and features, suitable for event videography and other serious applications, which is what I mostly used it for. In addition to its performance, it is a great looking and solid camera. I like its form factor, ergonomics and large lens.Before the VX2000, I bought the Sony TRV900 the year before. The TRV900 was one of the first mini-DV camcorders that permitted line-in recordings from other video sources, such as a VCR, so you can archive old analog video recordings to a more robust digital format. That ability took a few years to appear on a mini-DV camcorder, but was long sought after by many videophiles, such as myself, in the early years of the DV format. I mention this because the VX2000 also permits line-in recordings, but unlike the TRV900, it doesn't require the special A/V cable, which integrates the video and audio into a miniature plug on one end and RCA audio and video male plugs on the other end (which can plug into a VCR). In other words, the only line inputs on the TRV900 and similar camcorders of its small size are one S-Video input and one miniature A/V jack that accepts composite video and audio together.However, the VX2000 has both an RCA (composite) jack or an S-Video jack for video and separate RCA jacks (L and R) for audio. So, if you just have conventional (RCA male) audio and video cables, but you want to connect an old VHS VCR to the VX2000, it will accept it. Not only do these more traditional inputs/outputs permit more convenient connectivity, they are more rugged than the more fragile A/V jack found on small (Sony) digital-8 or mini-DV camcorders. This might seem quaint today, but bear in mind, back in 1999-2000, affordable DVD recorders did not exist yet. It is still a very useful capability even today, because the VX2000 has "pass through" analog to digital conversion capability, which digitizes analog video for import straight to a computer without even needing to record to its tape drive. If your computer has a firewire (IEEE 1394) port, you can use the VX2000 in place of a video capture card.The VX2000 is a great camera, but since switching to HD shooting in 2007, I haven't used it as much since then, because I grew accustomed to HD. However, for standard definition, it is excellent. The recently discontinued Sony VX2100 is virtually the same camera, but with slightly improved low-light sensitivity. To my knowledge, that is the only real difference. Otherwise, they are essentially the same camera with the same three 1/3 inch CCD sensors and lens.
At first I thought that in buying a Palm Pilot I was really just getting something for the sake of having something cool. Then I got the thing, and WOW was I wrong. I have found tons of uses for the Palm Pilot IIIc, and the color screen is fantastic. Even my girlfriend who bought it for me lovers the ability to be able to read ebooks. The cost was a bit high, but well worth it, and I have found lots of add ons and even got the digital camera atachment which also Works Fantastic!
I bought this camera for taking pictures when I'm on road trips on my Harley, it takes great pictures while I'm riding, even at speeds up to 70 or 80 m.p.h., it's easy to hold with on to with one hand and use with one hand. Last year I took some beautiful pictures as I rode thru the Black Hills of South Dakota when we went to Sturgis South Dakota. If you want a good, easy to use camera that takes great pictures this is one to check out. My only complant is the lid where the battery and chip goes comes open easy, if you brush your hand across it, it will open, nothing will fall out, but Sony could have made it harder to open.
This mount is very solid and strong. I used it to hang a 32" Toshiba LCD TV in my spare room /exercise room. I installed it myself with no problems in about an hour. (Although most folks will probably want help lifting the TV to place it on the mount.) The biggest issue for me was making dead sure the fasteners were centered into the stud for a good solid hold. The mount works well, swivels easily and once set, holds the TV in place with no 'creep'. I am very pleased with it, and highly recommend it.
I'll echo the refrain of others who have commented on these cheap type of cmaeras-"you get what you pay for". I have an Agfa esmile camera that I bought on clearance for about..., just to see what digital cameras were about and it works fine. So I got one of these on sale to check it out. However, it hooks up to your computer with a USB port and I only have Webtv so I gave it to my daughter who has a regular computer. She hooked it up, took some pictures and emailed them to us. They looked fine! She likes it and said it was easy to use and fun. If you just want to take some pictures and send them around to people on the net-it's great. It's not Ensel Adams, but look at it this way-the first time you use it over your film camera, it will pay for itself! Two tips for cheapskates like me-1. NEVER buy one of these camera without a flash.2. Try to find one with a video port as well as USB. That way you can take your pictures and see them immeadiatly but hooking up to the video input on your tv. You won't even need a computer.
This is a great radio. My 87 year old mother has one in her kitchen, my sister has one in her bathroom and so do I. The batteries last forever, it's simple to use, it's nice looking, has a nice feel in your hand and sounds good too. Can't ask for much more for the price. Fits really well on the window sill, easy to ready clock, and it has a shut off timer. I love it.
I rarely print. Yet I have gone thru many inkjets printers (and their expensive cartridges). It seems the cartridges become useless if not used often. I'm hoping this new laser printer will last, despite being largely ignored.Networking aspect is very cool. I have a mac and a pc sharing internet using DHCP over 4-port router. Just plug the printer in 1 of the ports, and you have a printer both computers can use. Okay, installation on both computers was not trivial (due to router), but still I got it working. Printer seems to sleep and print just fine. If you don't need color, I'd say go for this small, inexpensive, networked printer!
This is the second time I have bought this product. The first one was from Best Buy and this one online so we could have one in each car. The one online saved me around $10 and is really the same product. The product has worked well and it arrived within a few days. Overall very happy with the product and the company.
I have this in my cabinet, which have very thick doors, and the unit works flawlessly. I can even control the av systems all the way in the kitchen without fail. Awesome.
I guess you can't criticize sound quality too much on headphones that retail for $5. For the record, though, these RP-HT21s are slightly below par compared to the similar headphones that came with my 2003 Panasonic SL-SX420 MP3 CD player, sounding a bit less strong and detailed. Also, the foam padding flaked off quicker, and I find the earbuds to be angled inward a few degrees too far, falling short of a perfect fit.So yes, there is some degree of variance in basic headphones, even of the same size and brand. Undemanding ears should find them perfectly fine, though, and if they fit you better than me, it's easy to call them a good deal.
For the money this thing works flawlessly, could not ask for a better scanner. i use it mostly for public safety monitoring. works like a champ.
I started seeing some MACRO blocks on my camcorder and thought it was a serious damage to the head. However, I gave this sony head cleaner a try, and it was fixed instantly. Thank modern technology.
Bought this got it a week later which was great. Setup is a breeze you don't need a manual to set it up all you need is 2 3.5mm headphone jacks and boom your ready to go. My unit seems to be defective because it seems like audio is mono which sucks and customer support seems to be non existent.
I picked up this DVD player for my small 15" LCD TV in our kitchen. I primarily wanted a small, reliable DVD player so that my toddler could watch her Teletubbies, Elmo, and Barney DVD's there during her feedings. The unit comes with an S-video jack, a composite video jack (not component), left and right audio jacks, and a full-featured remote (with batteries no less). The picture is great, the unit is quiet when running, and I honestly can't tell the difference between the video quality from this inexpensive player as compared to my 'higher end' unit that cost six times as much. Considering this set me back only 'thirty smackers' at my local 'China Mart', this is a veritable bargain!
This is a really great product. it has great features & I am very happy with it.
This router is very user friendly. If you know how to read and follow directions...the setting up of this wireless router will be a breeze! It took less than ten minutes. You don't need to be an IT Guru for this product. I will update my post in a month or so; I believe this product is going to be very reliable. Great quality product!
As a first time owner of Polarizer Filter i have to admit that this one is a bit harsher on the photos than what I saw on the shots by pros. But with it photos during day and around the water are much more contrasted. Contstruction is solid, however the top thread is a bit shallow to allow for Canon original cap to fit snug. You have to make sure its on tight or it will fall off.
Does the job.I haven't been summoned to help print anything since I got this device.GOOD construction.OUTDATED color scheme.OUTDATED led.CHEESY stand.CHEAP plastic.I don't care cause it works great!
This MP3 player is the bomb. It has FM tuner , voice and radio recording, and a whole bunch of stuff. It also has cool color screens. It has a nice touchpad, it's kinda slow though. I highly recommend this over the iPod.
Fast transfer rates, large storage, quality product. Comes with recovery software as well. A must-have for professional photographers
I bought the Tunecast II hoping it would play well with my Zen, but I was sadly disappointed. The sound quality was horrible on every station. This may be due to the fact that my antenna is in the back of my car, but most people's are. The only way I could hear it without extreme amounts of static was to hold it in my hand, and even then it was less than acceptable. A remarkably horrible product!!!!!
So I don't write many reviews, frankly I get sick of reading reviews that say, "I bought this yesterday and I just love it!" Of course you just bought it. Now if you loved it and it lasted for 20 years than that is a good product.This TV lasted me 2.5 years. It is a poor product. Today it went out, the image is blurry and the video doesn't work. I don't think a new TV should need to be purchased every three years. So you may love this while you own it, but you won't own it very long.
At the start of our vacation this year our camcorder was stolen! We picked up this Samsung at a local Costco one day before arriving at Yellowstone National Park for a once in a lifetime trip.My husband took movies all day and we did not have to recharge the battery (although we are getting a backup). The pictures were great! Although, we did see them on 3 different screens and each one the quality of the movies were different. On the large (60") screen they did look grainy but on a 32" they looked great. And we were glad that we had purchased it.The only reason that I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I have not been able to hook it up to my computer via the USB cable and am online to order the other one. If all goes well I will readjust the stars!
I didn't have any of the problems that other reviewers had. The cutouts lined up with the screen and the microphone/speaker, the buttons are useable through the skin, and the power button lined up with the bump in the skin for that.I did use a scissors to cut a hole in the bottom for the tripod bolt to go through, but other than that, it's plug and play.
We looked at Best Buy for a mount and they had a cheesey one for $99... This mount is sturdy, heavy duty and a great price!!!
According the the back of the box, this adapter is only for HP Photosmart models 618, 912. Of course, I only found this out after buying it to use it with a Photosmart 315 model, which it doesn't fit!
The "Creative Labs SB0790 PCI Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Sound Card" does what it was supposed to do, that is restore 5.1 sound to my PC.I also installed it myself which took only a few minutes really.
This docking station does not work with windows Vista! I downloaded the Vista compatible driver for the ACP60 from the Targus website. It will not install! I called the Targus tech support and it was a joke. I know as much as they do! Then the guy said that vista has 18 things you have to disable to make it work! I told them to email me the list. He said that there are too many versions of Vista to do that. I will probablly send it back too like the other guy wrote in his review.
I wanted good quality cases for some homemade DVDs and space was a consideration. I was also making cover inserts and needed a case that would allow that as well. After looking at several options and reading other customer reviews, I decided on this Memorex product. I am very pleased. The cases serve the purpose I intended beautifully and appear to be much better constructed than similar products I've seen. The button that holds the DVD in place releases with ease while still holding the disc firmly when snapped in. Buy with confidence.
This product is the perfect fit for my Canon 430EX II Speedlite. I bought the Speedlite separately and after using it for about a week determined I really needed a diffuser. It doesn't really diffuse as much as it helps to spread the light. If you're shooting in a room with high or dark ceilings, this will help you achieve the shot you're looking for.
Really good design, I don't need to worry about it, when I am jogging.the sound quality is OK, compare to its price.And the earphone offer a decent comfortability.
Bought my Sirius S50 about 3 weeks ago. Have really enjoyed it. Am anxious to receive my home set-up which I have already ordered. Sound is great on this and recordings sound better than any I have heard.
As most reviewers, I, too, wanted a rolling brief case which design was not the usual harsh, practical and decidedly male product, clearly not intended for practical but savvy and stylish women. After quite a long search, I finally found it! Hooray for McKleinUSA who thought of we women who have a penchant for style as well as practicality. Although I would normally choose black, after a vote in my office, I chose Glen Ellyn in RED and am I glad! When I rolled my smashing case into my office, all the women got up to inspect it. What a star Glen Ellyn has proven to be. It is just the right size, sophisticated and understated with compartments that help with practical organization, definitely a must-have for me. Removing the wheels are a snap, even for me, a senior citizen! At least one of my coworkers has already gotten one in Black and I am sure there will be more to follow. I am extremely pleased with this product and wholeheartedly recommend it.
I was not overly impressed with the Ipod. Cant use it as a storage device (like a thumb drive). Itunes stores songs in some messed up file fromats and data files. The device froze on me once. If I can turn back time I would have bought something different.
I have to say I was a bit skeptical of all the glowing reviews of this camcorder. But after using it myself for a week and then seeing how my wife has taken to using it I have to say I'm glad I bought this. I own a number of gadgets (see my reviews) and this has to be one of the best thought out designs I've come across.The fact that you don't have to mess with tape or dvds and simply plug the camcorder into the laptop without having to capture video off the camcorder just makes the whole process simple. Posting to YouTube could not get any easier! And the quality is far better than I was expecting due to all the posts. You really will not go wrong buying this camcorder for yourself, a kid or parent.
I bought two other HDMI cables for under 3 dollars from different companys in the last 6 months. Both look thicker and seem like they are better constructed. Quality doesnt seem any different so far, but im wondering if that will change over a period of time... I guess for the price you really dont have much to lose. but because its so much thinner than my other HDMI cables i feel like its not going to last as long... bad first impression? the last cable i bought is only 10 cents more and i feel more comfortable with that one because it has gold ends and is thicker. but i really cant say anything bad about the quality yet. It looked fine when i tested it... i just have a funny feeling.
I use this attenuator with a wireless microphone with a receiver with a line level output only, even via its XLR connection, which I has assumed was microphone level. The -20dB setting worked best for my application, and I can detect no difference in sound quality between the attenuated, mic-level signal and the original line-level signal. For my purpose, it works.
It looked great on the computer screen but when I received it there was a cheap feeling about it. Having said that, it does print and it hasn't given any problems since.
This is the only way in my opinion to hook up your home subwoofer and at this price you won't be disappointed.
Purchased six of these for use in our store. They are durable, with an 8 foot grounded cord.Amazon's 2005 product description indicates 1260 joules protection - 2010 model has 520 joules @ 330 clamping volts.Will certainly purchase Kensington surges again.
This product is functioning with no problems. I am running Windows XP Pro SP2 on my laptop.I followed the suggestion i saw on the Web of using the Linksys install disk procedures, NOT the Windows installation process. This failed - with my consistently getting the Cannot Connect to Internet message even though the access point was recognized. After much reviewing of my Linksys WRTP54G wireless router configuration settings I decided that these were fine. I had previously connected a Logitech music server to my wireless network so i saw no reason to believe that the wireless router configuration was a problemAfter much frustration i decided to use the Windows installation procedures. The drivers were taken from my Linksys install disk and the installation went flawlessly.I have had no further problems.
Reasonably priced. Actually works great. Got tired of having to turn my PC on to charge up my Sansa e250. Have not tried to connect it to my PC as it is in another room. Hooked up powered 2.1 speakers to it and it rocks the house. All the stero I need.Remote control is limited On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Track Next/previous. Still a basic function remote control
This is a terrific unit and a good value for money. The good stuff: I was able to throw away my CD player, my VCR and my MP3 player and I got a DVD player with it all in one nice slim package. I can watch DVDs while recording TV programs with the VCR! The DVD picture quality and sound is great, although I find the DVD slow to respond to commands from the remote. The bad stuff: One flaw though (and I read this from other people too) the VCR is loud. The motors inside make a lot of noise when playing back tapes or recording. This is especially annoying if you have the VCR in your bedroom and you're recording some late night program when you usually sleep.
I've owned this product for over a year at this point. Let me say that this is a complicated product to review for a whole bunch of reasons. Basically, there's some good, some bad, but overall it works.Let's start with the good. The price was really good in my opinion for the feature set it offered vs other GPS on the market, at the time. The input is fairly intuitive and for the most part, the touch screen is very responsive. If you have an itch for dunkin donuts, this GPS will help you find the nearest one to your current location, and I've used that feature a lot. It finds all airports via the airport code no problem and other points of interest if they happen to be loaded in it's memory. It's very sturdy and has taken a beating, literally, multiple times (see "the bad" below). The TomTom online features allow you to download some fun features and I myself have gotten the Yoda voice which is pretty funny to listen to (and it drives my wife nuts).Now, onto the bad. My unit is probably defective, but I like to call it "character". On ocassion, it likes to press buttons on its own. There is a certain point on the touch screen that will repeatedly "click itself" as if you were pressing the screen yourself. It would happen so that you couldn't type in an address or it would randomly shut the sound off while you were driving so it stopped warning of you of where you needed to turn. This is a bad, bad thing. Out of my frustration of this happening for a few weeks, I punched the touch screen repeatedly while yelling at yoda. It miraculously started to work again, for about a week. Shortly after that, the problem cropped back up and my next solution was to press the touch screen as hard as I could with my thumbs. I actually thought this would break the unit but I didn't really care. Oddly enough, it once again began to work after I did this (as an engineer, I believe a mis-contact was made via dust or some other particle in the screen touch assembly forcing the unit to think someone was touching the screen). Whatever the case, I haven't had this issue since trying to break it, and it has been well behaved since then. There is one other "bad" worth listing - it seems that the maps in East Peoria, IL were way out of date, by about 10 years. It got me pretty lost at one point and I had to rely on my droid's google maps to get me back on track. I have never had that issue prior or since, but it's worth mentioning for new buyers to be aware that it could potentially occur.Overall, I'm "happy" with it. It gets me where I need to go 99% of the time and it is very sturdy from a handling perspective. My wife got a garmin with more features and that is a great GPS, but for the price you can get this one for, I'm not sure it's justifiable if you only care that it gets you from point A to point B.
I liked the item, and I gave as a gift to a friend. He likes it so much too in comparison to the Philips, this one is reliable and cheaper with USB capability.
I purchased two rechargeable batteries with my new DX4900 camera. These two batteries are next to worthless; they just don't last and there seems to be nowhere to find relief or a refund!!
Camera is for my wife. She loves it. Simple to operate and LCD is great.
First, I agree with the prior reviewers that the sound quality is almost unbelievably good for a unit this size.I now own 27 (yes, 27!) of these, and use them to distribute XM throughout my house as follows: Delphi XM receiver to Sangean FM transmitter (from ccrane-dot-com) to Tivoli PAL. Prior to hearing the PAL, I wouldn't have thought a small monaural unit would provide acceptable sound in a small room; the PAL does.The FM tuner had excellent sensitivity (ability to pick up weak stations), yet many radios do. What sets the PAL apart is its exceptional selectivity (ability to receive a realtively weak station that is wedged between two nearby, and stronger, stations).And, for what its worth, when I dropped one into a swimming pool, it floated.
Dual rail 12 volt and all the connections you need. Cables are very flexible and can be routed out of sight. Makes for a cleaner look and better cooling. Unlike the power supply that came with my case this one has very stable voltage and is very quiet.
Based on the reviews here, I recently purchased a Brother MFC-7820N all-in-one multifunction machine. It was a breeze to set up on my PC. Setting it up on the Mac was ALMOST as easy, but not quite. I also have a previously installed Epson Scanner, and the Brother Control Center kept trying to use (unsuccessfully, of course) the Epson scan software.Curses! But it had an easy fix. I uninstalled all of the Epson software, restarted my Mac, and the Brother worked flawlessly. I then reinstalled the Epson software, restarted again, and both the Epson scanner and the Brother work well.One of the features I like about this product is the flexible "scan to" capability (scan to email, scan to file, scan to OCR, scan to image), which can be initiated either at the Brother or at a computer. Works perfectly with both the Mac and PC. (This feature would be great in an office setting where the Brother wouldn't necessarily be right next to the computer.)Unlike the experience of a previous user, I had no trouble with the OCR software for the Mac (Presto Page Manager). It worked fine with a good quality original.I do agree with those who say this is a "power hog". I have it on the same circuit as my other computer equipment, and occasionally when the fuser "lights up" the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) will kick in for a second because of the undervoltage situation created by the high power draw. I'm intending to put a new circuit into the room so the printer is isolated from the rest of the equipment. Of course, NEVER plug a laser printer directly into a UPS!Other than the high power requirement, the machine is just perfect!
I haven't used this stand nor taken it out of the packaging it came in. Since my iPad sits in the case with the keyboard I haven't taken it out only to take pictures. Can't really rate this fairly or recommend it either since I haven't used it. Should have returned it.
I plugged these cables in once and the center pin broke off of one of them. I had to use pliers to get it out. Don't waste your time or money, pay a little more and get a better product.
If you place itin boiling water for 5 min, loosely rolled, and let it cool unrolled it will lie perfectly flat and have no production odor. It lies firmly on my hardwood floor.
I am surprised, why doesn't it have a picture. Is it some kind of a secret or....?
Cool little device. Easy to use, easy to transfer video to your computer. I would like a little more memory, but for the price you can't complain at all.
Two thumbs up !The HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit has been flawless, no matter where I am in my hose with my laptop, the basement or the other side of the house, no problems.I would recommend this product and also make sure to check for printer compatibility as this kit does not cover all HP printers.
I am not through the original set of ink which comes with the printer and it is already plugged. First yellow, then the other two colors and now black.Looking at the various help sites on the web only reassures me that this is not a reliable printer and Brother replacements seem to continue the problem. I don't need the repeated shipping costs and time wasted. HP here I come.Don S
When My old CB went out I decided to try the midland. Nice clean look and works great when on the trails so I give it a full 5 star thumbs up and recommend it.
Los juegos lucen muy bien, incrementandose tambien la tasa de fps en la mayoria de los titulos soportados por la tarjeta, en algunos juegos no hay diferencia y en otros es notable, un producto excelente para jugadores y a un bajo precio..
I've been using this gps for about a month now in and around Los Angeles, and so far it has been pretty accurate. The turn by turn voice commands do not say the street names (it will just say to turn right in 500 ft instead of turn right on Main Street etc,)and it doesn't necessarily give the perfect route (it would rather give me direction on side streets in some areas when I know that going a bit out of the way and taking the freeway will be quicker,) but all in all the directions it gives are accurate and for the price it is worth it for the maps alone...not to mention it is compact (actually fits in your pocket) and much easier and more intuitive than reading a Thomas Guide or some other map. I swear I am the only person I ever drove anywhere with that can read a simple map...forget about having someone decipher a Thomas Guide! And since I usually do the driving and the navigating, this thing really comes in handy. I did lose the satellite signal when I was driving out in Lake Elsinore, so this could be a downside depending on where you live. But at least for navigating the labrynth of Los Angeles streets, this thing works well, and is definitely worth the price.
I bought this printer 2 days ago. I have a Linksys wireless router at home (802.11G). I live in a relatively small apartment with no &quot;office&quot; space, and usually work on my laptop in the living room. So the wirless networking ability of this printer was really important to me since I can now hide the printer just about anywhere (it is in the closet of one of the bedrooms).Setting up the printer was a real breeze. In fact, I was a little bit sceptical in the beginning because the instructions seemed too easy. All I had to do was to connect the printer to my router, turn it on, and then install the software on my laptop. The software walked me through configring the printer so it could connect to the router (If you know how to connect your laptop to the router via your wireless card, you can connect the printer). The only glitch I had was that I had set up my router to only allow 802.11G, not 802.11B and G. The printer installation instructions do not mention this at all, so I had trouble connecting until I remembered to check my router configuration.The printer works like a charm and is really quiet. I have not tried photo prints yet but the print quality of everything else is great. Also, the printer looks good. It is relatively low-key in its design and also has a low form-factor. And it looks like it is built from quality material and does not look cheap. Which is good, because it isn't exactly cheap.
It still looks brand new and it broke after only a few months. Put a tape in the machine, it plays for a minute, then stops, and the tape pops out. Tried several different tapes, and the same thing happens, so it wasn't the tape. Cheap!!
As some other reviewers have noted, the camera and accessories are just packed in a box, so it wouldn't be the greatest presentation for a gift. It's also true that there is no privacy shade, but I've never understood the point of those anyway...it's supposed to take video, right? Anyway, you could cover it up yourself if needed.The only problem I've had with it is picking up sound. I think there's supposed to be a built-in mike, but I've just been using a separate one until I find time to figure out what's wrong. Overall, I'm happy. It works well with Skype, which is all I wanted.
I just purchased a Transcend 8GB SDHC class 6 for my Cannon SX200 digital camera (which can shoot video). I tested the SDHC with H2Testw 1.4 which is claimed to be the gold standard in test software for SD cards. It had no read or write errors and it had a sustained write rate of 10.8 MB/second and a sustained read rate of 18.2 MB/second. This is much better than I expected and well above the minimum for a class 6, so I am quite pleased at this point.
Absolutely worked very pleased. Very few options as original battery is no longer available. I highly recommend itTwo words
For the money, this is a great lens. Sharp, reasonably fast and easy to use. I love the 300mm aspect, although at that length, you'd better use a tripod or a fast shutter speed. My Pentax body has antishake technology, which helps, but don't try to get great images hand holding the camera at 300mm in low light conditions.
I love my Prism and use it constantly. It's great for games and reading on the road. It does have some minor problems, though.1) In direct sunlight, the screen appears black, making it difficult/impossible to use.2) The darned thing is bulky as all getout.3) It doesn't work with any other Handspring products, except the styli and the cartridges... so you've got to have special cradles, chargers, cases, etc. And you can't use keyboards.4) Poor battery life. Don't plan on using this thing all the way through a trip. Buy a car charger.5) Customer support is AWFUL!!! I seriously think they were trying to scam me out of some money. They actually did get some out of me so that I could replace one IMMEDIATELY so that I could get something approaching a real battery life. Otherwise I'd have been PDAless for several weeks.
Overall this is another nice printer from HP. We bought the TN networked version including PostScript capability for our Home Office where both my wife and I print from our respective computers and/or laptops. The setup and install of the network configuration drivers is a snap. Our network has a DHCP/Firewall device to share the cable modem and this printer works great in this &quot;floating IP address&quot; configuration. The print speed is good and the 1200 DPI resolution/print quality is notably better than our other HP-6P printer we still use as well.I have only two compaints about the printer. First, in this day and age the Ethernet should be 10/100-BaseT capable. We knew it didn't have the support when we bought it, but it doesn't seem worth the extra money to buy the more expensive print server that supports it. Again, I think this an expected network feature nowadays. The second complaint is the sound level of the printer. It is definately noisier than the HP-6P that we have. The noise concern is not so much the printing noise as a small fan (I assume) that turns on and off while it sits idle. When there is any background noise going on you don't notice it, but when I'm working alone it can be distracting at times when it either turns on or off and changes noise levels.In any case, overall, we like the printer and our happy with the purchase.
Just got my lens in the mail. My props to amazon for getting it to my house overnight, before 9am on saturday. Haven't been able to take a lot of pics yet, but my overall impression is this lens is much more sturdily built than the 18-55 kit lens I got with my T2i. I know people have complained about noisy and slow focusing. I haven't owned a USM lens yet, but compared to the kit lens, this lens focuses much faster, and honestly it doesn't seem any noisier than the kit lens. It's a tad quieter if anything. With the few pictures I've taken so far I'm very impressed.
I have a Nikon d3000 (Nikons new entry level dslr not the d300) and really want this lens. I have shot with the 50 mm f1.4 lens before and it autofocuses just fine, but I was wondering if this lens would autofocus on my camera. If I have to manually focus it is not a big dealI just want to know before I buy it if this lens would autofocus. Anyone who caould answer my question that would be really helful.
Good quality and a solid base for the sharpener! Will continue to order Lansky products. The holder fits snuggly into the base and serves as a sold footing. Haven't screwed it into my bench, but dont really need to do so.
This thing randomly cuts off while I'm driving and causes my stereo to start blasting static that almost scares me off the road. So if you can imagine, it's really annoying and I don't use it anymore. I have had it for a while and it has cut off like that at least like 50 times or more. I only use it now if there is a song I'm really in the mood for that isn't on anything but my ipod. But yeah, if they're all like this I definitely don't recommend them and the audio quality is really poor but I expected that.
After owning several inexpensive shower readios over the past 10 years, I finally decided that I could no longer deal with poor reception and performance. I am thrilled with this radio. Not only is it nice in appearance, it delivers. In both power, and reception, this radio pulls in stations I can not even pick up on my home audio system. Easy install, easy operation. Could not be happier with my selection.
I recieved the memory card itself but I did not recieve the adapters that I had paid for. the memory cards are worth the money that I paid for it and all but I should of got the adapters that was suposed to be with it.
this item is very valueable , this way i can make sure that my 500+ is safe to take all around with less worrying, you should always put a UV filter as a protection
The only reason that I given this lens a 4 star rating is because canon changed the diameter of the front of the lens to 82mm, which for most of us is a real pain. Because, for one thing, if you are buying this L class lens then you most likely already have the other great zoom lenses by canon which are the EF24-70mm f2.8L and the EF70-200mm f2.8L which are both 77mm dia lenses. Now you have to buy all new filter for this one lens and they are not readily avaible of cheap like most of the filters for the 77mm size. Besides that, the lens works well. Typical sharp L class optics and great construction. It is also a nice and light small lens (except for the filter size). I would definily recommend this lens but warn that you better be ready to spend some serious money on filters, which most people will have to do seeing this is primarily used for landscape photography doe to the wide angle.Thanks
I feal really sorry for the crap that the Zune has been getting. At first look the Zune is big,bulky, and dull looking. It also kind of has a small hard drive and the Zune software isnt as good as Itunes. The actual deivce itself is amazing. I have gotten 4.5 hours of VIDEO ONLY. Where the Ipod I tested would get around 2 hours. The screen is amazing. It plays movies EXCELLENT. The Zune will last 8 hours of music or 4.5 hours of video easy. Very impressive for a big screen. My opinion is the Zune is EXCELLENT for video and good for music. If you want only music, buy the Ipod Nano, if you want video and music by the Zune hands down. I will get the whole fight of the online thing out of the way... its a joke. Dont even bother with it. The Zune is good for music, movies, pictures, and FM Radio(HUGE PLUS). The sound quality is good and the size of the device isnt that big considering the screen size. Overall, buy this device if you want video as well as music.
Great; too bad it doesn't work right with the device I got if for. Its not its fault, its the POS that I got it for.
I have tried different kinds of mouse pads, this is excellent, it is very smooth yet not slippery. I enjoy working with it, in fact I bought it for my home desktop after our secretary replaced my old mouse pad in my office with a new of this. Highly recommended.
I bought this camera as a supplement to by TRV80 to use on hiking trips in the southwest when space and weight are a factor. I love the picture quality and the 2 megapixel shots are definitely better than sony's although not quite as good as a dedicated digicam at the same resolution. As for why I chose this unit over the Sony's 330, it was largely due to price. I could buy two of these cameras for the cost of the sony and since I do not need the hotshue or the minor increase in still resolution, I felt the Canon was more cost effective. I should point out that the rest of this review will focus on problems I had with the unit. I can't be sure if these negatives are common with vertical compacts like this or if the issues are Canons alone so I will let you be the judge. Also, if you are planning to use a tripod or have a way to brace this camera while shooting, most of what I am about to say will be irrelevant. However, if you are using it on the go and will be taking action shots or using it at maximum telephoto range, you may be disappointed.Location of Microphone - It is located on the top of the viewfinder (by the way, the viewfinder is fixed and cannot be adjusted). Up until now, I did not notice that I breathe heavily as it never factored into my other videos. This unit had me holding my breath while I shot so I did not ruin the scene.Location of Zoom - This problem will vary with the size of someone's hands but I found it to be difficult to operate and hold the camera steady unless I used my pinky to control the zoom. My hands are small and I needed the top three fingers to steady the camera while I moved it. This problem is further exacerbated by tendancy of the zoom too move to quickly if not properly controlled.Photo/Tape switch - A seperate switch is used to move between the SD card and the Tape. Sony integrates this function on the start-up dial switch which makes it easier to remember to turn to the desired setting when turning the camera on. As it was, if I had last used the photo setting and turned the camera off and then wanted to shoot video, I almost always screwed-up and started recording in MPEG format on the SD. Not a terrible problem but it wastes time and may cause you to miss quick moving wildlife scenes.In fairness to the mechanical functioning of this unit, it probalby deserves four stars and not three. However, if you do not need the still camera feature, there are better cameras out there for your money and I just can't excuse the location of the microphone.
I was very happy with my new battery - it came within 3 days and it was $60.00 cheaper here @ Amazon.com then at the store :)
This product is basically an essential if you have a document shredder. It almost completely eliminates the pain of emptying the waste container, which without these bags is a messy process in the extreme. The product itself is very durable and plenty big enough to hold the output of almost any large shredder. Ties are provided for securing the bag opening when full (more than sufficient for the number of bags, a nice touch). Highly recommended!
I bought this wall mount to hang a Sharp 32" LCD (LC32D62) TV in my bedroom. I could have gone with the standard frame on the back of the set with a plate on the wall type of setup, but I wanted easier access to the back of the TV and wall fixtures (power plug and video connections).What is unique about this mount is that it allows you to tilt down the TV till it is completely horizontal (90 degrees from the wall). This allowed me full access to the workings behind the TV and at the wall.The actual installation of the mount was simple as could be: 1) find the studs, 2) pre-drill the holes for the screws, 3) drive in the screws 4) adjust the mount on the well for center and 5) hang the TV on the mount. All in all took about 20-30 minutes, easy as could be.I give this mount 5 Stars for is ease of installation and unique flexibility in allowing access to the back of the TV and wall.
Fast and reliable, the product was exactly what I was expecting.This is a good camera, in good condition, takes nice pictures.
Good looking with large LCD display with back light. It is easy to use but also create great sound thanks to surround system. Also equipped with digital tuner is very easy to tune in my favoriate channel.
My very first one of these seems to be a dud.It feels heavy enough to be full; but it is printing as if almost empty,and ``rocking'' it does not help. I'm not sure I can even find theoriginal carton to return it in.
I was suspicious about sticking the pop-up shade on my camera, but it isn't bulky at all and pops up quickly when needed. It definitely solves the sun glare problem when taking photos in bright sunlight.
MY Zune holds a lot of music. Holds pics. and lets me listen to the radio. My Zune is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have another tri-pod by this manufacturer; it is smaller and not as sturdy.This is a real nice unit and for the price I don't have any issues. There may be better, but I'm sure you'd pay a LOT more.
I have installed Skylink products in the past and have had very good results but this product model unit is a very poor device.This transmitter and reciever does not have any range of transmission, at times I need to keep pushing the button before the garage door will open or close.This is too bad because a lot of skylink products are very good devises and have worked well for me in the past. I use the product as a interface for my new in car transmitter. It programmed OK and works but as I stated NO RANGE Of Transmission I need to be in the driveway to open the door.My suggestion is Amazon should not inventory this device.
If this is the size you want ... get it. If you want to use it for panoramas ... get the 488. Which I did too. But as a good quality general ball head ... hey it's a Manfrotto and it is good. No complaints, no issues ... I love it.
Networking breaks constantly, requiring a complete reinstall of the bloated software on each computer. On CNET somebody said the programmer should be placed on trial for war crimes. After many years of suffering, into the trash it goes (wouldn't be fair to sell it on Craigslist).Otherwise, I liked it. The ink cartridges are reasonably priced and easy to refill.
Got this to give as a graduation gift. Set it up with pictures of the young people from birth to now. I thought it turned out really well. But haven't heard back from the recipients yet. I like that it was portable and they could put it in their dorm rooms.
So I was in the market for a great pair of phones. Was looking at some grados, but they are pricey. So when I found these I was a bit surprised at the specs to cost ratio. Must say the look and feel great, and the sound quality is just fantastic. Would definitely recommend!
Cyber Acoustics Portable Digital Docking Speaker for iPod (Black)Contrary to Cyber Acoustics' posted specs on Amazon ("Compatible with any iPod/iTouch with dock connector"), this speaker is incompatible with my old 30G iPod 3G, bought in 2003. Once you insert that model of iPod in the CA's dock, all iPod controls freeze. You're totally out of luck unless you've already selected a song from your playlist and already started playing it before you dock. But the speaker will then play just that one song, then stop. To play your next one, and each one after that, you must undock your iPod and then redock it. Worse still, the speaker won't charge your iPod 3G. (CA's specs on Amazon do acknowledge that, I confess. Stupidly, I hadn't noticed.) The only work-around is to attach your iPod to the speaker via the accompanying aux cable, thereby keeping your iPod controls independent and unfrozen--but then of course you run down the iPod. I've learned that this problem also plagues the JBL On Stage Micro. An Amazon customer reviewing that speaker on Oct. 12, 2010 said that it doesn't work with his/her iPod 3G, perhaps because the older iPods are powered by Firewire, while the newer ones use USB.I regret having to return the CA speaker, for both its sound fidelity and its portability are terrific, as are its price and appearance. For customers with other versions of the iPod, it will likely prove a fine purchase. As for me, I will now try my luck with the Altec Lansing iM9 Mobile Speaker Dock for iPod, which Amazon offers for about the same price ($45).
We bought the Sharp Aquos LC-26DA5U 26" LCD TV a few weeks ago. Great picture quality, superb sound, stylish design. After a lot of research and numerous trips to stores, we narrowed our search down to Sony (picture), Samsung (price) and Sharp (middle ground). Sharp definitely gives you the best of both worlds - quality picture at a great price. One area for improvement - remote control design (reminds me of a laundry bat :-)). Thank you Amazon for the FREE standard shipping offer! Got the TV within a week of purchase.
I purchased this card thinking that I would get a higher rating under Vista than my current video card since it has twice the memory and was newer. Was I ever wrong. My factory video card gets a score of 2 under Vista and worked without having to mess with drivers, this video card only received a score of 1 and I had to install the video driver in XP compatibility mode. If you're planning on buying this to support Windows Vista, don't unless the manufacturer comes up with compliant drivers and can give a score in their ratings.
Comes with lousy instructions and is not complete, as far as I can tell.
Wow I love this Tool/Toy. I love the U3 Portable Apps. I can put Open Office, Trillian, Music Pictures, Fire Fox and use it on anys ystem.Computers with locked down block many privileges but this tool opens back up the tools... not to mention having all your stuff portable and working on pretty much any computer. Take it to school, library, work and home and never leave behind the important stuff... not to mention it is only a few onces of weight and fits into a pocket... try to do that with a laptop!
I am very pleased with these frames. They came very fast and are a good quality product.
Saw a lot of reviews about the remote being inoperative, but ours works great! Sure, to advance a DVD you have to hold the FF or REW button, but it's a lot better than some other systems we have seen. We own a daycare and we play either a DVD or VCR movie every day and this unit has not failed us yet! We have had it for about a month now. One nice thing about this unit is you can patch into your stereo system for both the DVD and VCR from one set of ports. We think it was a great deal for the price!
I replaced my wife's Nikon Coolpix S9 with Canon A2400is. A2400is is 100X better (never owned Canon before). That little camera really impresses me. Based on good experience with A2400is I decided to buy Canon XTi hoping to replace my beloved Nikon Coolpix 5700. I bougth it used few weeks ago, serial number 1320xxxxxx supposidely not affected by underexposure problem. Canon XTi comparing to my Nikon Coolpix 5700 is much better camera in everything but picture quality. Buttons layout, accessing menu, viewfinder, features, settings etc., everything perfect and easily accessible. Great DSLR operation. Accessing Nikon Coolpix settings is a pain: buttons on the left, buttons on the top, press and hold here, turn there, go to the menu, poor viewfinder, small LCD etc. But to make things short this Canon XTi does not make better quality pictures than my Nikon Coolpix 5700. Nikon glass is much better than Canon kit lens EF 15-55mm. Also Nikon zooming is much better, no need for Canon telephoto lens. I own both now and took many shoots under the same conditions, with the same settings on both cameras and when it comes to picture quality Nikon beats Canon hands down.
Correction to four star review, where problem was with the amplifier choice.I hooked these up to a true stereo amp, Pyle PTAU45 Stereo Power Amplifier, and volume improves and hissing disappears. As others have noted, you must match components. My first AMP choice was essentially a Public Address amplifier. At the very highest volume, there is an almost imperceptable hiss, which may come from the medium. For an average sized room, at half volume, the sound is plenty big. Changed four stars to five. This is what I wrote before.I agree with those who were not wholly impressed with these speakers, beginning with the fact that they do not have a "big" sound. As supplementary speakers, they are probably fine, or as office speakers, where you want a low volume. The second, more trying problem is that I was very careful to hook the speakers to a 120 Watt amplifier (Pyramid PA 205) and properly connect it to the 16 ohm terminal in series (2 x 8 ohms) (yes, no stereo, I know) and I get "static" when I turn the volume to about half power. I confess that this may not be the right kind of amplifier for these speakers, but it seems the "fuzz" at higher than half power is something I should not hear. As the title says, the speakers are "finicky". I will be trying them with what may be a more appropriate amplifier. I will report back when I do that.
After messing around with cheaper in-the-ear buds, I finally found the CX300's from Sennheiser. I really don't think you can beat the sound for the price. I've owned these for about 2 months now and use them all the time. The only downside I know of is that they transmit and bumps on the cord onto your ears, but I've never found a pair of in-the-ear headphones that don't. I recently used these on an airplane and wasn't expecting much in the line of noise reduction since they aren't active noise reduction. I was blown away at how much of the jet engine noise they did remove -- and that was without the sound on. Once I turned the music on, I couldn't tell I was on an airplane!These bass is great, the treble is smooth enough -- sometimes the 's' sound is a little tinny, but overall, I'd recommend these for portable use.
I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA AFTER RESEARCHING AND READING A LOT OF REVIEWS. I DECIDED ON THIS ONE BECAUSE OF THE PIXELS AND ZOOM FEATURE.I HAVE TAKEN THOUSANDS OF PICTURES AND AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE PICTURE QUALITY OVERALL.I HAVE NOT USED A LOT OF THE FEATURES ON THIS CAMERA BECAUSE THE AUTO FEATURE WORKS GREAT IN LOW LIGHT AND EVEN NO LIGHT. I USE THE PHOTO QUALITY BATTERIS AND THEY LAST QUITE A LONG TIME.
If your looking for replacement batteries this is the place to look. Just be careful which company you order from. I have had good luck with this company and its batteries.
I was pleasantly surprised to receive this perfect little leather case at such a ridiculously low price.
This is your fairly standard DVD player. I've been told it uses the same upconversion technology as other upconverting players, but I don't have any others present to compare them with. The picture on certain movies does look better upconverted, but sometimes, regular old 480p looks as good as anything. Truth be told, if you want the full HD experience, you're going to have to go to a HD-DVD or BluRay player. There's just no other way around it, I'm afraid.But, this is an interesting stop-gap for those of us who aren't willing to spend big bucks on new technology that may not end up being the standard, and I don't have to buy new discs for movies I already own. However, you're not going to magically turn a 480p signal into a 720p or 1080i signal. Technology is wonderful, but it can't work magic. That said, the picture is better on some discs, and for the ones it's not better on, it still does 480p. I find it annoying that I have to switch between resolutions using the setup menu at times (other times pressing the HDMI button seems to work), but I wouldn't say it's a bad DVD player for the money I spent on it ($80 at Best Buy).
Has to be reset 2 to 3 times a day on average just loses connection. Very disapointing!!
This was purchased as a birthday gift for my 16 year old daughter. She loves the camera. I was a bit disappointed in the accessory kit. I had thought that it would be packaged in a way to give as a gift. It was not. Just a lot of loose pieces in the bottom of the box. Not great for gift giving. The camera itself is good for the money and she is very happy with the gift.
Not a lot to say about a product like this. It shipped on time, and it's worked now for quite a few months, no issues whatsoever.
Used this with my hummingbird fish finder and it worked perfect. Went a whole day and never showed signs of losing power. I would defenetly recommend it for anything you need powered on your boat or kayak
I have purchased many Tamrac products for my SLRs. This one I purchased to hold my point and shoot and the accessories (cables, charger, etc). It is lightweight, rugged, and everything I have come to expect from Tamrac products.
The drive crashed after about a month of service. Worked great until I lost everything stored on it. U3 is cool but there are free alternatives. (PortableApps). Very rugged design and 5-year warranty made me think my data was going to be safe. Well, I lost everything stored on it. Very upsetting. Sorry SanDisk, you get 1-star for losing my work.
This is a very nice MP3 player for what you're paying for it. It's basic, plays very well. Haven't had a bit of problem with it.
Finally, a well constructed, great keyboard! The tactile properties of this keyboard are superior to any keyboard I have owned in the past - and there have been many not so cheap pieces of junk. I love it!
We bought this product recently for use in a house where 5 students are sharing an external radiolink. We have had serious problems using it as stated.300 feet indoor? We put the station in the attic and pointed the antennas down. We live in an old wooden house. Still the signal was only at 60% in the living room. That is 2 floors down, and not even 25 feet. In the basement, further 8 feet down, it jumped up to 6% one in a while.The system proved completely useless for all practical purposes.The software systems for controlling the unit are veery good, intuitive and helpfull. ...Btw: We checked wether the external radiolink could interfer with the signals. It didn't.
Ordered 2 10" subs hooked them up and they worked great. The subs are powerful for the price and i had a pair before of the older style in the red that lasted a good 8 years before getting blown. Really good product for the money.
The ink is great and easy to use, but it runs out quickly and is expensive.
I gave it to my nephew. He enjoys it. The price was ok and it arrived quickly which I appreciated.
It's hard to imagine a better pair of 10X50s. They are perfect for me. Bright, sharp, clear, no color fringes, light weight. I use it to identify birds. You can really see the details needed for the ID.
I was amazed by the low price of the C6615DN cartridge, this company has here the competitive edge. It was shipped just after the weekend and reached me in 3 days. Cool! I did not like the relatively high shipping costs (USD 4.99), as it was shipped for USD 1.98. Are carton boxes that expensive in Florida?
Excellent server rack which I found independent of our computer wiring contractor. they had a much larger rack in mind and I proposed this one. The system engineers and techs were very impressed with the quality and familiar with the manufacturer. highly recommend it.
Like other reviewers, I was excited the first couple days I had this. Used it with yahoomymusic.com subscription service and was thrilled. The sound was great and it worked - for two days. Then the model powered down from a full charge to no charge while turned off. It accepted a charge but then played the music only erratically. Looked up the internet site and found that iriver no longer has a firmward upgrade/format program for the 20gb model! The iriver technician told me it had been taken off the web because "it wasn't solving the problem it was supposed to fix!" Just now, I have tried the database refresh function and the device has frozen up completely! I have e-mailed Amazon for a replacement. I will try another model to see if just this one is defective - I hope the next one will work because I really did like it while it was running. Will update once I have the new model.
We bought this TV with built in DVD specifically to have "night at the movies" on our patio with a number of neighbors. The sound when viewing TV is great, but when a DVD is playing it reduces to where you can't hear well at 100 % setting. I purchased an external speaker set, and result is same.
You can't find a better deal than on Amazon. The TV is awesome quality, great contrast ratio, and no noticeable LCD delay, so sports look great on this thing. My only complaint to Samsung would be to allow users to remap the channels for easier channel-flipping because I get so many more channels with the built-in ATSC tuner.
It's an HDMI cable that works. Period. Price is great, better than off the shelf at most big box stores. Can't ask for much more than that.
Great Product for a great value. I purchased it for $25 after mail in rebate. However, it is too big for me. Very well constructaed and durable. I have used it on about 5 business trips so far, and I am not going to take it any more. It is too heavy for me to lug on a plane with my carryon luggage. I think that I am going to switch to a backpack. But I think it will be better for men to carry.
Just got it. Had it up and running pretty quickly. The manual is not well written or organized. It assumes you know alot.It tells you how to use the unit but not how to get data on it.Basically connect if via usb and it acts like another hard drive attached to your computer.The navigation system on the unit is a little clunky. Couldn't figure out how to make a song stop playing at first.....For the price it beats the Ipod. I wanted the additional functionality for photo, card reader, and tv out.Screen is smaller than I expected.Overall I am very happy with my purchase.
The item description states that the Norcent DP300 has "Manual voltage select (AC 100 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz) lets you use the player in several countries" and states that is ideal for taking with you on vacation to Europe.This is not true.The unit does not have a manual voltage select.On the back it says 110/60 hz. I bought it for use in Denmark so I had to buy a step down transformer (USD 10). It works fine with the step down transformer. I made it region free which was easy. The DVD works fine. The unit lacks a display with time and track etc. It would have been nice to see play/remaining time in a display on the unit. Overall a good unit at a very good price.
Have had this for over a year, and has been used in below freezing conditions and in the desert heat. This thing has held up flawlessly, and the battery still packs a punch after over a year of charging and using. Used this on many camping trips, hotel rooms, just about anywhere when you want portable sound. Remote control works perfectly and love how it is stored within the unit when not in use. Probably why I have not lost the remote yet. Have used it on many ipods and other sound devices with the use of a RCA to Mini plug. Charges ipods with just the ac adapter plugged in, but does not charge an iphone 3g/3gs unless you plug in the sync cable that is connected to a power source. Which makes it a very versatile player having its on ac adapter plug, the sync plug, and then a head phone jack for media players of different types. The case is what makes this a very sturdy little player, I have never seen anyone with a player like this and all my friends make sure I bring this where ever I go.
Could not have been any more pleased about the time and nature of this supplier. Packaged very well and securily and arrived in the estimated time they indicated. Well done, I will use them again.
I am extremely happy with the purchase. I loaned it to a friend that pulls a travel trailer, used it for 2 weeks, and he also had no problems or suggestions. I would definately get the 340 over the 330 due to the voice instructions telling you what street to turn on. I had some trouble in logging on to the internet to check on updates and getting them to download to the unit. Overall, a great product for the money. Consumer Reports rated it a Best Buy which was one of the major factors in buying this unit. I agree.
I purchased this router because my older Linksys router wouldn't work well with Vonage (an internet phone company). This new router works great with it. I also share my internet connection with another computer and a wireless laptop, both of which work great.To get the router to work you have to follow the directions word for word (duh). I think why many people have problems getting their router setup is because they do not turn off their cable modem.All in all it's a really great router that is small and easy to setup.
I've had this unit a little over a year, and it's the first Canon product that has failed to meet expectations. As others have noted, ink consumption is bad. Furthermore, it appears I need to do a major cleaning or replace the print head.Mac compatibility is OK, but not entirely as advertised unless you read the microscopic print. First, you can't save your settings. I would like to set duplex as default, but it never holds so I have to select it every time.Wireless printing requires the purchase of a Canon accessory. I tried connecting the printer to the USB port on my Airport Extreme, but the drivers don't support that mode. You can share it from another networked Mac - as long as the sharing Mac doesn't drop into sleep mode.I love my Canon digital cameras, and I hear the scanners are good. Guess they'll have to settle for 2 out of 3.
The T6500 Radio is a good choice for the person that need something standard and don t spend much money.
It is ok to have it. It is easy to use. But it is BAD if something is wrong with your camcorder and you have to contact Sharp's customer support. You don't get any help as you should get.
I've used other FM transmitters in the past, and this one works really well. You can change to any frequency, to find that perfect one that has the least interference. A huge plus is that it doesn't hog the socket, so you can still plug in your phone charger. I also find it useful that the interface to change the channel is attached to the plug and not somewhere in the middle of the wire.
I set out to get the cheapest name brand notebook I could find. I always thought HP had really good quality desktops, so I decided to try their notebooks. I was suprised that they were the cheapest as well. The Athlon processor works great, and since it's a mobile version, it runs fast and stays cool. The fan only comes on when doing CPU intensive tasks. The memory is in 1 chip which makes adding more memory very easy. The screen is outstanding, very bright and crisp. I can't say anything bad about this notebook. If you're looking for a good powerful notebook and the lowest price, this is it.
The product was same as it was described and shipment was really very quick. I am happy with price and quality and recommend others to buy it.
Only had this boombox for a day, but here's my rundown:-Delivered free and a day ahead of time. The price was down to $180(!).-This thing is huge. Use the side handles to carry, and it feels like luggage, even without batteries.-The wireless works great, but not far from the unit. Its a little unit that plugs into the headphone jack of your Mp3, CD player, computer, or anything else. It has 8 separate frequencies in case of conflict. Simple.-Guitar plug-in also accepts microphone. Think PA.-No headphone jack!-Sound is amazing and loud. Sure, there are only 4 Eq. presets, and the ACS, but the base control is very functional. All tolled, sound is wonderful for a $200 unit.-Last surviving auto-reverse tape player on the market. Get 'em before the museum does. I have a lot of tapes I still like. You can also record onto tape from CD or anything else this thing does.-Radio reception is average, but its got all the goodies. And 30/15 presets is more than enough.-Clock, timer, sleep timer, etc... with battery back-up, so you don't lose your settings when you unplug.-Remote is very functional, and many functions are only available on the remote.-Quite a system for running Mp3's on CD, such as group scanning and such. I don't do this, so I'm clueless about the possibilities.-Can't imagine running this thing on 10 'D' batteries. They add weight, and this thing HAS to suck up a lot of power. But its an option.-Small cases on the strap for the remote, wireless transmitter, and room for an i-pod too.Other than a headphone jack, I can't think of anything this unit doesn't have. It seems to do everything well, and is a solid, quality unit. Its going to do duty in my church for music, guitar, PA at youth outings, and my office. I feel like I lucked out on a great unit at a super price.However, if I have a problem, I dread having to return it to Amazon if there's a problem, as opposed to dragging it back to a local store. I'll keep the box. But nobody seemed to carry this unit in my area. Yeah internet!
Just as advertised. Well made and should last a lifetime. Can't think of any thing else to say but must.
I have bought two of these machines for my workplace. The display is great. It's crisp and vivid. The design of the machine is also nice. Definitely looks good in the office. The downfall of this machine are the peripherals that come with it. I had trouble with the mouse getting reception on both machines, even after replacing the batteries. Also after a few weeks of use on BOTH machines that ive purchased, the DVD-RW drive will no longer open. You can push the button, but nothing happens. Ive been coping with that problem by using a paper clip to open the drive. Luckily it's still under warranty, but a large annoyance to have to go through the Sony Support process.
These tapes used to work OK for me.Not now. Almost every one of them I used this summer had one or more timecode breaks / dropouts when using in my Canon XH-A1 camera. (All the tapes were brand-new and not being re-used.)I film lots of live events and can't have even one frame missing from my footage! I'll be switching to a higher-end tape today.
I have two different webtv plus receivers. The first purchased in 1999 and the second in 2001.This is the first keyboard that I have found that is compatible with both of my receivers. I especially like the three different colored keys, making it easier for me to avoid errors, especially when hurrying to finish an email.The keys do not become as uncooperative (sticky, just don't always print) as the key boards did that came with the two receivers I have. I would highly recommend this keyboard to anyone seaching for a webtv plus keyboard.
This simple USB Camera was a snap to get working and is even easier to use. Was literally video conferencing over the internet in less than 10 minutes. Documentation is a tad weak but you don't need it because it works.
this is a 2 star product but the extra star is for value. It's cheap. It works. It sounds good, but all the features don't work like the description says. I would rather spend more money on something better, but f you don't want to spend too much, then I recomend this product.
do NOT buy this camera unless you enjoy spending lots and lots of money on batteries...regular AA batteries last about 5 minutes, rechargables only slightly longer....i am waiting on Hewlett Packard to send me some photo lithiums to try...if they dont work any better, i am demanding my money back!..of course that doesnt mean i'll get it back!...takes great pictures, easy to use....just drains batteries quick as a flash!..not worth the trouble...the thing is too expensive for this!!
Great service, better quality than most.. Won't need more for a while, but will buy from them again..
I have a Panasonic Lumix FZ50 digital camera and, when I use the wide angle extension on my lens, I can't use the intrnal flash (the lens casts a shadow). So, I began shopping for a flash. I was shocked when I saw the prices of the Panasonic flashes for this camera ($300 and $500). After searching the Internet, I found the Sunpack 383 flash. I was a little nervous buying it. I worried it might not sync well or have some defect since the price was so much lower. Well, I received the flash, slipped it onto my camera's hot shoe, and it works beautifully. No glitches and the results are great. I particularily like the 3 automatic settings -- maximum distance, intermediate distance and maximum depth of field. It also has a great bounce flash head that can be pointed in any direction. Reference marks give the exact angle of the bounce. I'm very happy with this purchased and thrilled that I saved quite a bit of money.
I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THE PURCHASE OF XP XB2000 NOTEBOOK EXPANSION BASE - DOCKING STATION. BECAUSE I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN MY HP DESKTOP, IT HAD TO BE DISCARDED UNTIL I FOUND AN ANSWER TO THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET... AND BOUGHT THE DOCKING STATION
Gave this system to my daughter for college; it stopped working within months, and was too much of a hassle to return. I think I would buy an item like this from a local vendor next time, in case of the need to return. Not recommended.
Buy a warranty from Repairmaster Warrantech at your own risk. I bought a 56" D-ILA television for more than $3000.00 (not including tax or warranty) and warranties totaling over $369.00 from Repairmaster / Warrantech. Before I bought them I called their customer service to make sure it covered the "light engine" because research told me it was a very expensive part, I was told that was a covered repair. 3 and a half years later (with a year and a half left of the 5 year warranty) the light engine went, I called and was again told by the representative it was covered. They sent a tech out (about a week later) and he confirmed that was the part that failed on the TV. Called Repairmaster / Warrantech again and was told it would be a week before they made a decision, a week later I was told they weren't going to fix the TV but replace it and they'd contact me in about another week or so to tell me what they were going to replace it with. Well a week later they told me they were going to replace the TV with a Mitsubishi DLP which is not in any way comparable to the television it would be replacing (would YOU take a Geo to replace your BMW?) so I asked what the cash out option was and was told $1194.99, the cost of the Mitsubishi. I researched for a week and couldn't find ANY TV in that price range even close to comparible. I opted for the cash out anyway, figuring I'd have to put about $800.00 of my own money with it to get something even close to comparable and was told it would arrive in the form of a gift card in 3 to 5 days, when it didn't come I called again (several times) and I'm still waiting (it's been a month and a half since the problem started). Not only do I feel ripped off but lied to as well. Time will tell if I see any settlement at all, or if I have to take them to court to get my measly settlement. I've since read reviews on others who have had bad dealings with Repairmaster / Warrantech and thought I'd add my voice to the group in hopes of helping others to avoid the disappointment and frustration I've experienced. Had there been reviews of this company back when I was looking for the warranty I certainly would have passed on buying my extended warranties from Repairmaster / Warrantech. I've read many good reviews on the Square Trade warranties sold on Amazon (they currently pay the price you paid for the TV if they opt not to fix it, not what THEY consider to be a comparable unit) when I do get my replacement I certainly won't be looking to Repairmaster Warrantech to purchase my extended warranty, Square Trade here I come! This review has been my experience with this company, your results may vary, only you can decide if you want to take a chance on having a similar experience.
So I decided to upgrade my stereo from those all-in-one's, finally. Decided to piece together a receiver/speaker combination and this sub just made my stereo sound better than anything I could possibly imagine. Seriously sounds better than any stereo I have ever heard and sounds as good as the inside of a club, if not better. Deep, quality base at any volume, turn this sucker up and you will be blown away by the base. Standing 10 feet away from it my pants were vibrating, seriously perfect base.System specs...Onkyo TX-NR509 Receiver2-TSi400 Polk Audio front floor standing speakersPolk Audio PSW505 subwooferThis sub is simply AMAZING. I had the other speakers working without the sub for a couple weeks and it sounded great, but was missing deep, quality base. This sub leaves me with NO REASON to add anything to my system. I use it mainly for music so I'll get surround sound eventually but this is the best combo of speakers and receiver I have ever seen.Polk Audio is very high quality and I HIGHLY recommend this sub.CONS: NONE
Very good personal fax machine. Loaded with plenty features for home use. I would definantly recomend this product to anyone that wants a good home use fax machine.
I am using this with my iPhone 3G. Its just perfect. No static sound what so ever.
For the most part, I'm quite happy with my Coolpix 800 (bought at Amazon.com). It certainly gets the job done, and the images are as good as what I've gotten with my 35mm SLR, if not better. My main beefs are the ones that are well known about this camera: the flash and zoom are both very limited (to the point where I pretty much consider this an outdoor camera - the one time that I did use it indoors extensively, I set the sensitivity to ISO-400 and shot by available light), and I wish it were possible to manipulate the f-stop and shutter speed directly. And I've got a new beef: Due to the small size of the camera, it is nearly impossible to use it without getting thumb prints all over the LCD screen. But these notwithstanding, it is a great camera that takes good, well exposed crisp pictures, and that's the bottom line.
I've read dozens of reviews about this product. Many of which were mixed. Amazon had these as a "daily special" for $40, so I figured, why not? It was a savings of 75% off the retail price.After having used these for two weeks, I would pay retail price for them! They are that great. It does take a few tries to figure out which ear cushions better suit your ear canal, but once you find the best fit, and you place these in your ears, the sound is AMAZING!!I found that the better the bitrate you "rip" the music, the better it sounds. And with these headphones, you easily hear quality difference.I love to listen to classical music and instrumental soundtracks. (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Star Trek, etc...) The music has never sounded better. I listen to music on my top of the line THX Certified Pioneer Elite Home Theater system and I have to say that my music sounds better with these earphones!!The listener can easily, distinctly, and clearly hear different instruments!I know there are a couple models of earphones that are above this, and I can't imagine the sound getting any better! These earphones are that good!And these headphones aren't just for instrumental arrangements. Rock music such as Nickleback, Daughtry, Click Five sound terrific too! And Enya sounds absolutely amazing!!I highly recommend that you purchase a portable media player that has an equalizer. This will enable you to create a personalized and perfect audio experience!If you are looking for a set of Earphones that will give you an incredible audio experience, look no further! Buy these. You wont regret it!!
To be honest if I could have found a Sony that's what I would have ,but aging electronic's is why there is a use for these products. It came it charged and it works and saves me & my wife from more new tech.
Just came from my first out of town visit with the Garmin Nuvi 360 in tow. There is nothing else to say but great product. There were a couple of ambigious directions but still got to where we were going. "Recalculating".The interface is so intuitive you only need the manual for some of the special features such as upgrading software or such. But getting from point A to B is as easy as opening the box and turning it on.Also I tested the Bluetooth feature and it worked flawlessly after a couple of attempts to set it up. Overall, I really could not find anything bad with this product. I do believe you have to have the common sense that it will not be absolutely perfect so you will not panic when the directions use some creativity. However, for the most part the Nuvi 360 can't be beat.PS: get this with your Nuvi. It is exactly what you are looking for.Garmin Portable Friction Mount for Nuvi, StreetPilot I Series & C530, C550 (010-10908-00)
So, I needed a new laptop because my last model, an Inspiron, was prone to randomly threatening to explode.The Toshiba is honestly beautiful, it runs everything amazingly. I love Vista too (and haven't encountered issues with it yet). I'm a graphics artist and often run Photoshop CS2, Corel Painter, and a game or two at the same time alongside AIM and it handles everything flawlessly.But, of course, there's the Black Screen Of Death. Nothing I do can seem to fix it, so I'm going to take it in soon. My advice? Shell out a couple extra hundred for a Dell. I just might go back to my Exploding Inspiron rather than deal with losing my art every few hours. :P
To connect female HDMI port to female DVI port (computer video output to TV input)
While cruising on the water it was difficult to hear my boat stereo speakers which came equipped mounted behind the helm. So I needed to supplement them w/ speakers in front. I originally purched some "marine" speakers from a local marine store but was very disappointed with the quality. I read about Poly Planar and searched the net and found these on Amazon for an incredible price. The quality is excellent and so was the price. You won't regret putting these on any boat. The insulated speaker wire is heavy duty and so are the front covers. They will rock the dock!!!
X BOX LIVE is a very safe fun way to keep your kids at home whild they have fun. It is always fun for them.
I purchased this flash with my E-510 and have been very happy with it. It is very powerful and pretty much lights up the whole room. I haven't had a problem with how fast it re-generates. Unless you're taking serious action sequences and need like five or ten flashes in a row, you shouldn't have a problem. With new batteries, I have found that this flash charges up again only seconds after taking a pic. Low-cost alternative to solving your flash needs and enhancing your photography hobby.
Over the last 5 to 6 years I have had a range of different brands of laptops. For the last two years I have had a portege that has proven superb for my type of use. I travel a lot and use my computer almost daily. The portege is proven to be hugely reliable with fast perfromance. Two important features for me have been; its light weight and very good battery life (up to 8 hours plus). I strongly reccomend it for some with user needs such as mine.
These cards are getting harder to find. Unfortunately the advertised picture shows a 4X, but the ones that arrived were not.
Excellent value and product. Notified Amazon that their competitor was offering it for [money amount]less and within a week, they matched the price. Sweet!As for the individual who suggested Samsung is an "off-brand" he should also ask TI why Samsung, and not one of its Japanese competitors, was the first to use its DLP technology and apply it toward TV screens. If you've never seen one of these, you won't believe the quality of the pictures! It is just as good, and in many ways, better than plasma monitors! The individual is either ignorant or works for Sony, since they can hear the rapidly approaching footsteps of Samsung gaining on them, and in some areas, passing them as if on a slow lane!
The unit comes with a cable pass though. (you connect your cable from the antenna or cable tv, and it comes back out the other jack so you don't need a splitter). Well this feature is basically unuseable. The box must be powered on to use the pass though to watch analog (NTSC) TV. The box corrupts the passed signal with beats, noise and distortion on many channels. If you turn the box off, the beats go away, but the signal get very noisy. This is really the only feature of the box that does not work.The unit comes with a remote, but I have found the sensitivity to be poor. The remote must be aimed directly at the unit for it to change channels or anything else. No big deal for me, but this could bothersome. Also the remote only controls the box, and nothing else.The unit does have a program guide (like directv), but it's not working on my cable tv system. I don't think this is samsung's fault, most likely my cable TV service not carring the data for the guide.The HDMI worked perfectly on my Sony S2000 LCD tv perfectly. The unit has great sound and picture. The menus are simple, and easy to use. Really, this is a great product.If anyone is wondering, like I was before I purchased it. This unit DOES support 256QAM and 64QAM. That means it WILL decode digital cable HDTV, if the signal was unencrypted. Most cable companies have the locals (abc, nbc, cbs, pbs, fox) sent in digital and digital HD unencrypted for free! Yes no extra charge for HD. Of course they never will tell you this, you must find out for your self.Anyway I like the box. It is a little expensive. I would give 5 stars if the passthough worked and it was about 1/2 the price, but 4 stars for great pictures, HDMI, and QAM decoding.
Received the router and got it up and running with no problems - but I am familiar with linksys routers. The storage link documentation is lacking at best. I was able to finally stumble through and get it working as a FTP server, but if you ain't a network engineer, you might be puzzled as to how to set it up. It is a share on a network, not a stand-alone like you would think. Gave it a 4 cause of documentation. Otherwise, kicks.
Let me start by saying I am a music major and am quite finicky about sound quality. Furthermore, I listen to anything from Def Leppard to Beethoven. I also am a bargain shopper. These speakers -for their price- absolutely ROCK! They handle ALL kinds of music and give you the wonderful high and low overtones that can sometimes be lost in classical genres. I tried to push the limits of these speakers (within reason) by cranking up the volume or turning them way down to see if I still could pick up bass lines; in all regards these passed with flying colors. I am not saying that these out perform a 300 dollar bose stereo or that there aren't higher quality options out there... but man, for the buck, these bad boys are the best. I use mine with my ipod nano as a small unit stereo and I am just thrilled with them.
I bought it form Eforcity and it works exactly the same as the Epson brand. I counted the pages and I got approximately the same number of pages. No clogups in fact, I believe I cleaned the heads less than I had to with the genuine replacement cartridge.
I am getting a little miffled by the clueless people that post reviews. Its clear the some reviewers are bad mouthing this project because THEY are not competent to use it.I have mounted more than 50 LCDs on walls and this mount is one great value. FIRST, mounting any flat panel on the wall is serious. Its not for every homeowner with a screwdriver. ITS NOT LIKE HANGING A BIG PICTURE. Just because you were bright enough to buy the panel DOES not mean you are competent to mount it on the wall. This is not a DIY project for anyone.This is a well made and highly adjustable mount. Its solid and square and will hold a lot of weight. One of its better feature is that IT IS ADJUSTABLE for MANY different stud spacings. Yes, you need a tool to open the split rings, but the tool is cheap -- and split rings are a fool proof way of locking the brackets on the rods. Split rings NEVER come loose.STOP WINING about 16" stud spacings. NOT all stud spacing is 16" -- its not unusual for framers to be off an inch or throw in an extra stud. This unit gives you the flexibility to match the EXACT stud or other spacing you have. MOST OTHER UNITS do not.I recently did an install where the only studs I could use were 12" apart and in the middle of where the panel would go. I moved both brackets in, attached them to the studs and hung the panel by having hooks on the panel outside the wall brackets. The install looked perfect and was strong enough to hold my weight.Complaints that this mount is not good for drywall? OF COURSE NOT! NO mount can be attached to drywall. DRYWALL IS NOT STRUCTURAL. IF you even think about hanging a 26" or large panel on drywall -- you should have your head examined. THESE ARE THE PEOPLE that LCD and PLASMA manufacturers worry about. And with good reason. I have seen THREE homes where people mounted plasmas on drywall with BIG regrets. One fell off by its own weight, and two fell off when bumped.Mounting any flat panel on a wall is a SERIOUS project for competent people. This is a serious mount with lots of adjustments. AND TONS of mounting hardware of all sizes. Just because you are not capable of the task at hand does not indicate a flaw in this item.If you get this item and give it to a competent person to install, they will thank you and you will have a solid, good looking mount.
First, you can see just how attractive the monitor is to look at. The thinly framed screen screams high-end monitor, and this display fortunately also delivers high performance. This monitor works with both analog and DVI, it and comes complete with both cables. I use DVI and the screen looks fantastic at the native 1280x1024 resolution. Photos are lifelike, and text is crisp. The screen has a very wide viewing angle, but there is some color loss as your angle away from the monitor gets worse and worse. You can adjust brightness levels with a quick touch of the &quot;Magic Bright&quot; button on the front of the monitor. I almost always leave mine on &quot;text&quot; mode which softens the brightness of black-on-white text.Another very high selling point to this monitor is that the AC cord is built in. Most flatscreen monitors have an external power adapter in the form of a huge black box that sits on the floor. This monitor has the power source built into the back of the monitor, so hookup is very easy and space saving.All in all, I couldn't ask more from a monitor. I went back to the very nice, ultra-crisp 17&quot; CRT monitor I used for 5 years and I was amazed I had been using it for so long. The screen that once was one of the clearest on the market was dull, fuzzy, and I felt eye-strain almost immediately. So, if you're reading this on a CRT screen, do yourselves a favor and upgrade to this monitor. Flat panel technology + DVI Cable + Samsung = A fantastic value you'll love for years to come.
I have owned several Pressure Cookers in the past! Never been satisfied! This one, named "Presto" has totally won me over! I can not quiet using it! I give it thumbs up and five stars!Renate
The iPod mini is by far the cutest piece of technology I've ever owned. Granted, it only holds 4 GB of music, but that's enough space to hold a fair amount of my music until I get sick of hearing it. Then, I clear it off and load new songs.The mini is very easy to use-- i'm using it with win XP, and had to buy a USB 2.0 card. Installing the iPod and iTunes software is very easy, as is the initial configuration that you have to perform on the mini (a wizard walks you through the entire setup). I'm not at all familiar with Apple or Apple software, yet I was able to set up and begin using my mini withing minutes of opening the box.It charges up quickly and seems to be very durable (i've dropped it twice already in one week of owning it). I have my mini in an iSkin, which protects it well, both from falls and dirt. (I'm certain the iSkin added additional protection when I dropped my mini.) The transfer rate from PC to mini is very fast, although that will probably vary depending on which cable you use (firewire vs USB) and your computer setup.I'm very much into things that look stylish that are also high quality. The iPod mini meets both of those requirements. I highly recommend the mini, however, if you are more concerned with function over fashion, I would spend the extra $50 and buy a 20 GB iPod.
The hood works nicely, especially when one wants to elimanate side light from hitting the lens.
Excellent product with awesome zoom. Battery that comes with it last a long time as well. I would buy this product again without any hesitation. I have not used thew camera part yet because I have a digital camera. But I will use it sometime.
A decent sound, definitely not the best but very decent for the money
Wish I had read these reviews before buying.... The CD/DVD on my unit died merely days after the 1 year warranty. Perfect!Don't make the same mistake! I paid $150--for me, a considerable expense.Micro DVD System w/iPod Docking
So ive had this unit for almost a year and wanted to wait long enough to write a review on it, im usually not quick to judge and it was a good thing i waited. First let me tell you that I did some very, very thorough research before purchasing ANY of these barely new DVD/VHS recorders and it came down to this one and the panasonic one, after going over every single review on this website i noticed many complaints were based on the shipping and handling and that ovbiosuly has nothing to do with the quality of the unit itself so i thought they were both pretty even as far as the reviews but i went with this sony unit since i trust the brand and many of my other equipment is sony as well...let me tell you the first surprise was getting the unit in a heavily smashed box !!! I was then understanding why there were so many bad reviews on the handling of this unit. Luckily for me only the remote control cracked a bit but was still able to use it without any problems, the unit itself was very well secured so nothing was wrong with it but i will tell you guys this if you get it from amazon you get it at your own risk because the delivery guys are not careful at all so good luck first off getting it home safe.....Ok now to the main subject, the unit itself, from day one it was the easiest and most simple unit to use, the menu is basically all on a very easy to use onscreen format. As far as the recording goes if you record straight from tv is just as easy as recording with your vcr. I mainly bought this unit to transfer a big collection of tv shows i have on vhs onto dvd. It is very simple to do this, you simply select record from vhs to dvd press enter and it starts recording!!! Also i was very impressed with the vhs quality on the unit, while transfering my tapes i got a pleasant surprise as i was able to play some of these old games without any jumping on the picture which i had not been able to do with many other vcrs in the past! Also when using HQ speed on your dvd it actually improves the picture quality as well as the sound which i thought would be impossible, of course that will reduce your recording time but its worth using for those very old and meaningful tapes you may have. One negative i found on the dvd itself is that when recording from tv on either lp, slp or ep format the quality is really awful! you lose sound and picture and even my older vcrs will make better recordings on lp, slp or ep then this DVD unit on that speed so that was very dissapointing! Ive recorded by now over 300 dvds on this unit without any problems and with very good quality. Of course i only use good media such as sony, i once tried using memorex media and towards the end of the recording it would start skiping so you have to be very careful also on the type of media you use, Overall this machines served my purpose which was to transfer my collection and record a few more shows off tv.HOWEVER I wouldnt be so quick to buy it if I was you and here is why.... When i first bought it most recordable media out there was 8x so i bought about 200 dvds all at once, everything went well until about 5 months ago when i ran out of blank dvds, I then went to the store to get some more media and noticed all they have now is the new 1x-16x media or just 16x and guess what??? this unit does not suport that type of media !!! I didnt know of course until i brought some of these home tried them and kept getting an "error message" on my screen... I then contacted SONY CS and this was their response "The RDR-VX500 VCR/DVD Recorder records on 8X speed or slower DVD-Rs/DVD+Rs. Please refer to pages 10 to 12 for information on compatible discs for the unit."And guess what?? these 8x or slower media is now very hard to find in ANY store out there wether you try costco, best buy or circuit city, of course i was able to find some through compUSA which a sales man was able to get for me from the BACK stock room ! which probably means they will be discontinued soon or will not be carrying any more, I can still find some of these online and even through SONY sales but for how long ??? I was very dissapointing since its been only about a year since i got this unit and it seems that technology already caught up to it. Now i will probably need to replace it for a newer unit to keep up with technology, so unless you dont mind searching for those rare 8x or slower recordable dvds then you should go ahead and buy it because it really works well and makes great copies and is very easy to use but if you feel it will be a hassle to be getting the right media for this unit then by all means look for something that can support 16x discs and hopefully will also give you the quality recording that you need!
The camera is a nice point and shoot product. When I bought it I did not relaize how much I leverage zoom to take pictures at events. With only having a 3x zoom, it is very clear but not the amount of zoom I needed. I have since returned this camera and bought the Canon Powershot S2 IS which has a 12x zoom. I am much happier.So if zoom is important to you, you may want to look at other cameras, otherwise this is a nice camera.
I have this lens because, like many people, I can't afford such a fast lens with the Canon name on the barrel. The lens is great, lives up to all the other reviews, and I have only two complaints: 1) contrast and color are not as great as the results you get from Canon lenses. A small price to pay for a low-light, wide angle lens but I thought it was worth mentioning. 2) Build quality is not as solid as comparably price (but admittedly less loaded) Canon lens. I thought it wouldn't bother me because when I originally bought this lens I had an XTi, but when I upgraded to a 40D it seemed very light and provides some imbalance. I can live with it though. What they say about the noise when focusing is right. It's very loud but under most circumstances it doesn't bother me. The only time it really did was when I was photographing a one-on-one interview and the noise really distracted my subjects. All in all, I would recommend this lens.
Great camera! I've owned many digital cameras and they all have their positives and negatives... but what I realized that I needed most was optical zoom better than 3x because I love to take close up shots of people and pets. The Panasonic Lumix is great!! 10x optical zoom is exactly what I needed. The shots are great... clear... this camera is easy to use. I've only had it a few weeks and still learning about all the settings available and what to use when. But some of the obvious settings(beach, sunset, portrait, macro) have produced some amazing shots and I'm excited for an upcoming vacation to take/learn more. The camera is comfortable to hold. The LCD screen is HUGE!! Battery life seems to be more than adequate (especially compared to AA rechargeables I've had in previous cameras). The charger is quick... and I purchased an extra battery and charger to use in my car which is convenient. Enjoy this camera... I am.
I bought these for my son and I love that he can play his nintendo and I don't have to listen to the repetitive music...and more importantly, I don't have to worry about him blowing out his eardrums!
I found this unit easy to use and space saving. The vertical position of the unit made it easy to find a place for. I have enjoyed this unit.
I have been using the Memorex printable CD-Rs for over a year now, and they work perfectly. Printing on them is easy with my Epson CD printer, and the ink sticks good and dries fast. I have not had any problems with smearing ink after it has dried.As far as the 'memorex log' brand on each CD, I really don't care. I'm not looking to make discs that look like they came from a print house, and it really isn't a big deal when you have a printed logo on the disc. (If you don't like this, then buy something else).If you want a good realiable CD-R, I've used hundreds of the Memorex discs without any problems!
I purchased two of these for my 19 year old twin daughters and they use them everyday. They have had no complaints so far.
Good quality, light weight Aluminum construction. Compact and mobile. Just right for small digi cams and small camcorders. Good maneuverability and portability. But remember it only extends to about 4.5 feet max, so take this into consideration in angle of shooting. Can be placed on a table for extra height. Great finish in the Sony tradition. Only downside is that the pan and tilt levers/controls are small for a man's large hands, but they work just like they should. Bottom line is: I have to give it five stars because it meets all expectations and is exactly as represented.
I was able to use Ghost and the XP Prof. backup utility with it ok, to backup my laptop. It is pretty slow. It might last, however.
Beware- if you are buying this to use with devices supporting the A2DP protocol (stereo headsets such as the Motorola S9-HD), it does NOT support this protocol. Even if you install the WIDCOMM / Broadcom driver stack, which should support A2DP, the dongle itself does not. Oddly, you can sometimes get A2DP-based headsets to work, but only at distances of a few inches.This is a well-documented problem if you search for "Broadcom 2045" (the chipset in this dongle) and "A2DP". Also, similar reviews of this specific dongle exist on other sites as well.
My family and I drive to Minneapolis (5 hours 1 way) and Rochester (7 hours 1 way) several times a month and this unit has worked miracles for us as the kids can watch a DVD or on stuff off the IPOD. We have never had a problem with the unit and recommend it. The only thing I do wish is I could find a way to get a third monitor as it might shut the wife up too..
I've used the cheap UV Filters and been very disappointed. I've used very expensive ones and have been pleased. These are not ultra expensive but work very well. I am most pleased with the amount of resolution I retain relative to the cheap UV filters.
I'ld like to give this a good rating but unfortunately I never got a chance to test it as it blew up when I charged it, thinking it was a rechargable lithium. I didn't realise there were non-rechargable lithium batteries. Entirely my own fault, but I'll take the embarassment and post here to let people know, just to save anyone else from the danger of an exploding lithium battery. Fortunately I'm paranoid about recharging lithium batteries (although apparently not paranoid enough :-) ) and I had put the charger in one of those fireproof bags, which I STRONGLY recommend. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Li-Po-Guard-Safety-Battery-Fireproof/dp/B0098F1U70
I cannot imagine there is a better sounding component system on the market today in the $400 price range. Excellent sound, quality and looks in a small package. Not powerful enough to compete with my home audio system, but plenty of power for the office. And while I agree with the other reviewers on sound and quality, the main selling point for me was all the extra audio input and output options. This was the one area I found lacking on every other unit I researched. Besides having a very nice FM radio and the extra playing time of a 3 CD changer, I have attached the audio outputs of my notebook (for internet radio streams) and Nomad JB3 MP3 player to 2 of the 5 possible audio inputs and my headphone amplifier to the tape output. That is pretty darn flexible for a micro system!
1. It is cuttinge edge: the one drawback to MD players - the fact that recording was at real-time speed and not accelerated - has been wiped away by netMD technology, allowing up to 32x speed recording and a drag-and-drop interface with your home computer.2. It is inexpensive: It is the lowest-price netMD player out there, lower in price than other non-netMD players!3. Verdict: This MD player offers the most bang for the buck - it would be foolish to buy any non-netMD capable player with the n505 around.The only reason I do not give this player a five-star rating is because it does not come with a remote - it CAN indeed use a remote, its just that one isn't sold with it. However, See if you can pick up a remote from an old r30 or r50 MD player - they both work flawlessly with this model. It also does not have a microphone input - I really wish it did, but you may not need it.Oh, and disregard the whining of the previous poster who said this player was &quot;ruined&quot; by the difficulty of the software - while the software is not as user-friendly as could be, if she has THAT much trouble from the software, I question how &quot;computer literate&quot; she really is.
Do yourself a favor and run a Google search on &quot;IBM Deskstar failure&quot; or &quot;crashing&quot; and you'll turn up a bunch of articles and newsgroup discussions. Mine lasted 9 months and then crashed (right after I did a backup to it) out of the blue. Dead. Zippo. Nada. The return process at IBM could be better, but I am weary of getting another Deskstar that might fail the same way again. Seagate or Maxtor (just bought Quantum) are probably safer bets for now.
I bought this memory stick for my trip to Italy. I took about 500 pictures and still had lots of room. Guess I'll have to plan another trip!
It does a satisfactory job. I also had trouble with static, plus mine would change broadcast channels at semingly random times which was a pain. I used it heavily for about 4 months. eventually it began to only broadcast through the right speaker, then not at all. in it's defense it did get jostled around quite a bit on the road & at work. So if you get one, do treat it as gently as possible.
I was looking all over for a FireWire splitter and this one does a great job. I am a video editor and need lots of FireWire ports. I have 3 external Hard Drives and my video camera running through this port and I can say it works perfectly. I use an Apple G5 and Final Cut, this product has helped me get the info I need onto my drives all while hooked into the same drive. As my monitor and G5 were running out of FireWire ports this literally saved the day for all my video needs.If you use FireWire a lot, and only use FireWire drives and cameras then this is a must by. I just wish I would have known about it sooner.
My Microsoft optical LED mouse died, so I needed a replacement. This mouse is such an improvement over the microsoft one. It's smaller and therefore more comfortable, and it reacts much more crisply. I love it.
Used it with my Celestron Ultima 80 and my Samsung PL 120 to take pictures of the Planet Jupiter and 4 of its moons.
I don't want to come across too negative , so I want to mention a few things I like first.1. The larger screen size is a little better for video then the iPod's screen size. Not night-and-day (if you actually compare the two it's not as dramatic as it looks) but there is a little difference in the Zune's favor.2. The bigger screen is nice, but the feature I liked a more was being able to customize your background image. It's something that I'd love to be able to do with my iPod.2. The WiFi connectivity between Zunes was a clever idea.3. The FM tuner was a nice inclusion.There are a whole bunch of issues that Microsoft has to address for the Zune's next release though.1. The unit's really big, both in size and weight. Much bigger then the iPod and I'd be willing to bet, one of the largest and heaviest players on the market.2. Although Apple's just as guilty on the same topic, first-party accessories for the Zune are outrageously expensive.3. There's only one 30 gig player capacity.4. The Zune won't work for subscription-based mp3 services such as Napster or Rhapsody. If Microsoft's strategy was to go after companies like Creative (i.e. everyone not using an iPod), then to cut out customers who use these services is crazy. Since the Zune's coming to the mp3 game so late, I thought Microsoft would have been doing themselves a HUGE favor by making the player as format-accessible as possible to as many potential customers as possible.5. While the Wi-Fi support may be a clever idea, it's almost as if Microsoft wasn't sure what they wanted to do with it. I understand the licensing limitations behind the "three play or three day" rule, but I would have been more impressed if you could sync your Zune or wirelessly purchase music.6. This is where the iPod really flat-out smokes the Zune. The Zune marketplace and it's confusing points-based system can't hold a candle to iTunes. Zune's marketplace offers no podcasts, no video content, and has about half of the mp3 content that iTunes has (it's somewhere around 2 million vs just short of 4 million, last I checked). This is probably something that, in time, will grow. I flagged this as particularly important though, since (again) Microsoft is entering the game so late.7. Shock to nobody, but only Windows-based PCs are supported. Anyone with a Mac will have to try ... any of the other players. The Zune looks to be one of the only players that decided to support only one OS format.Overall, the whole unit just feels "dated." As if it's five years late to the party. I suppose, in terms of a first attempt, I'd rate it as "luke-warm." If nothing else, it's as solid as it is unimpressive compared to the rest of the market. The good news for fans is that none of the issues I mentioned aren't able to be corrected on the Zune's next version. For right now though, I see the Zune as just being far too rough around the edges to justify a purchase. Even if you didn't (for some reason) want the superior iPod, there are several other mp3 players that'll fit your needs at a better dollar value then the Zune will.
Awesome new product. I had never seen them before, until my daughter got one in a Christmas gift bag at school. There are many designs to choose from. These would be great for church Vacation Bible School, or school parties, birthday gift bags, etc.
I'm very pleased with this mount. Installed it myself, which was incredibly easy, only took 10 minutes. I mounted a 32" Samsung, and now I have more room on my dresser! i high recommend this mount!
The battery arrived in perfect condition thanks to very thorough packing by APC. But Amazon put it in a box that was twice the size of the APC box and then put in some paper. The paper largely crushed up completely and so the battery must have thumped around throughout shipping. But, the batteries worked perfectly with the exception that the plug on the battery is exactly reversed from the way the original plug was configured. Turning it over and gently twisting the cable allowed it to be installed and it tested out perfectly.My only complaint (but not worth taking off a star) is that the batteries didn't have return shipping for disposal. I have bought batteries for other APC units in which I bought the battery from a different manufacturer at a discount from the APC price, and they all arrived with return shipping labels to send the batteries back. Kind of odd that the APC battery which is more expensive doesn't have this.
I thought I was ordering a cable from Cables To Go but what I received was a cable from Cable Master. There are no markings on the cable telling me that it is CAT6.If your going to buy this cable do not buy from Amamax.
This flash is a very necessary addition to the built in flash on the new Canon Rebel XSI. It is easy to stow in your bag and will really do the trick for you when the small built in flash will not. It works extremely well for beginner(me) and would also be great for any users that have more experience.I am very satisfied and would recommend to anyone with one of the Digital Rebels.
Mine came from a company in Brooklyn called CheckOutStore. I live in the Denver area and thought a journey from NY would result in lots of breakage. They arrived intact because of the care the shipper took in repacking the discs with bubble wrap and a heavy duty outer box.The disc themselves seem sturdy enough, I took out and put back in the insert a few times.... no breakage, they lock and open fine.At 30 cents each delivered a bargain!
It doesn't matter if it costs a little or a lot: a product has to be easy to insert andmake it work. This is a combo of two ribbon rolls, and you have to unroll and reroll onthe Panasonic cassette. I couldn't do it right, and there would not be too many peoplewho would be able to do it right. I wasted my money, I will never order again fromthis company.Anthony718-981-9532
Liked these but never got miles out of them.Got them with the intent to communicate during bike rides and only got short range out of them.Charging batteries didn't last long either.
This Leather case is nice and helpfull...It is the exact dimension for an ASUS A636.Thanks
I used it during one day of my recent Japan trip. It got signals most of the day, but the log file disappeared later in the day. I don't know if it was because the battery was running out or it started raining. I don't like how the location information can only be viewed with Sony's own Picture Motion Browser (maybe there is a way around this), which means that I cannot share the location info easily with another person. Nevertheless, seeing the location of a picture down to the street level was very satisfying.
Seeing I have a big head I was wanting a comfortable pair of headphones that wouldn't hurt after a short while of wearing them, and the write up about them meet my satisfaction. I can wear the Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones for 2 or 3 hours or more without discomfort, as they fit comfortably over my ears, I hardly notice that I was wearing them. I'm well pleased with them, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good set of headphones.
These headphones are excellent. The sound quality is unmarred, not tinny - however I'm not an audiophile so I can't say anything about bass (the bass seems fine for me). They're lightweight so they don't feel heavy on your head, they clamp well, and they're inexpensive. Well worth the money. The only thing I could say in favor of not getting these is if you have a high probability of them being broken (taken by children, siblings, etc). Then you might want to invest into a pair of headphones in a heavier-duty class than these.
The item arrived very promptly so a big plus. You should make sure you know what to do with cartridge before installing. No instructions whatsoever included. I ordered this item being not the cheapest I found but also not the most expensive but roughly in the middle of the price range for this type of toner cartridge excluding a genuine HP unit.The sealed container already had toner ink inside and so not a good sign. I pulled the tape to release the toner in the cartridge and shook it good and well then placed it into my ever faithful HP 5P.I was going to write a review after it worked so well but wouldn't you know after about 120 pages it started to print a vertical one inch thick dark shade on the left and right sides of the page. The print was still very legible but of course if you were using the paper for any sort of work presentation it would not do due to the dark borders on the paper.I tried shaking the cartridge and cleaning the printer but still no avail, the left side was reduced but still faintly present and the right side never went away.I put in a request for exchange which again happened fairly promptly. That unit was used and so far is acceptable.I give only 3 stars because I feel the 1st unit may have damaged my printer but if the replacement continues to function well then add another star. The company was easy to reach for issues and exchange was free of any shipping charges.UPDATE 08112012: The replacement unit works very well, up to 220 pages and crystal clear. So happy that the first defective unit did not damage the printer. I guess it is hit or miss given the price if you get a good toner cartridge or not. I will update if I can in a year to let you know how many pages I get from the toner cartridge. 5 stars because we need companies like these that give us these units at a reasonable cost and not their fault I think if we get some poor units, they make up for it in their quick response and return policy.UPDATE 01/08/2013: Wow for the price I am up to 1100 pages from the toner and still no issues. Fantastic!!!
After the birth of my son, I wanted a camcorder to shoot video of him and family events.I tried the Canon ZR, Canon Vistura, and JVC DVM-70 The main reason I liked the JVC DVM-70 is the small size and relative low cost.This camcorder is so small it fits in a pants pocket or even a shirt pocket! Size is very important for me because of my experience with 35 millimeter cameras. I have 2 cameras: one full size Canon SRL camera that cost about $1000.00, and one small Yashika T4 Super pocket size camera that cost $150.00. Guess where most of my good family photos come from - the $150.00 pocket size camera! That's because this is the camera I carry most of the time. I just don't like to be &quot;Joe Photographer Guy&quot; or &quot;Joe Camcorder Guy&quot; lugging around a big piece of equipment. I can carry the DVM-70 in my pocket and quickly pull it out and start shooting when something interesting happens - just the way I use my Yashika T4.The DVM-70 is also very quick and easy to use. Once you turn a switch to the &quot;Camera&quot; position, the camcorder automatically turns itself on and off when you open or close the LCD panel, or eye piece. This is important because often the action you want to record happens quickly; you'll miss shots if you have to fumble with controls.One problem with this camera is that the microphone is on the top. It picks up some motor noise from the camera, and you have to be careful not to let it pick up the sound of your own breathing. However, this is a problem with most of these very small camcorders, and I don't find it to be too big of a problem. I have also had problems with lots of wind noise when shooting outside in the wind.I've had the DVM-70 for about a year now and I still don't see another camcorder I'd rather have for recording family events.
This is the second camcorder I've owned so I suppose I'm not a video expert but I've been very impressed with the ease of use and the quality of this video camera. It's light and compact but has great features, a good video screen, internal speakers and mic that both work well, and an interesting night-vision system that works suprisingly well (though I'm not sure what you'd want to do with it). All in all I'm very pleased with the camera.
I preface this by saying that I suspect these speakers don't have as much "kick" in my backyard as I'd like due to the fact that I'm doing a 100' cable run to where they are located in the backyard. I use them with my Sonos system combined with a Pyle stereo speaker selector. My only complaint is I have to run at a higher volume to get real punch but this may be due to the longer run of cable or my configuration. That said, they were easy to install, seem to have a very solid seal around speaker connections and look exactly the color as in the photos.
Great product, like all the Sony products I've owned in the past.
I recently got the white 30gb ipod video, and since the day I got it, it started to show deep scratches, and a strange shiny scratch on my ipod. When I got information about icleaner, I bought it right away. I attempted to apply it on my own, but It wasnt working. I took into an Apple Store, and they tried, and I was blown away. After about 10 minutes of using a lot of elbow grease, the scratches simply vanished. Although alittle bit of the shiney scratches are still there, the screen has never looked better. This incredible product is definantly worth buying. You will be impressed!P.S. (It says to use the polish the long tube first, but it works even better to use the round one first.)
These are great wires the quality is very nice, much nicer quality than cheaper wires. The price is very good for these wires compare to what most others charge for this same wire.
I purchased several of these cards recently and became very disappointed. Several attempts with three identical cards on several different IMB Thinkpad T22 laptops produced the same results. Placing the cards in the machines resulted in the machines suddenly shutting down. Several calls to Linksys culminated in their admitting that these cards do not function on Win 2000 machines that have the second service pack installed. Prospective buyers should be wary of Linksys tech support. I was forced to make several phone calls before I was able to speak to a competent individual. A single example of the incompetence I dealt with was a second level technician who told me in no uncertain terms that a one-gigahertz P3 was not a powerful enough processor to run their product. Perhaps my experience is isolated, however, I will be taking my business somewhere else.
For the cost..it is a fine system. but, one must be realistic. The major audio brands use the heavier metal construction and internal parts. This unit is mostly light plastic. Except for the external parts the quality is very good. I have used it in many locations and under different situations and have yet to have ANY problems. I have been in the video production industry for over 40 years and have used many of the name brands. This system, if handled properly and carefully, will give years of service. I do not feel it is as heavy and durable as found with the more expensive systems. You get what you pay for.If you need a good wireless system (I use the Handheld) on a video camera for on camera talent...you should be very satisfied with the unit. The only addition I would recommend is in post production add some mic EQ. This system tends to be just a little on the bright side.
This is without doubt one of the best table radios in regards to build quality, reception and sound quality. Competitive with Tivoli, Boston, Bose and others. Probably the best value overall among these. I replaced a 50 watt stereo receiver with high end stereo speakers with this to save space and with very good results. Tone level adjustments would be nice but not critical with proper placement depending on room acoustics. Highly recommended.
SSL STW5 Polydome Tweeter with Strontium Magnet, 200W fist they are not 200w i have before ones 60w and last longer and i still have brand (jensen) i buy this crab first delivery get lost and wait al most two weeks and went finally wet it pu it on sound good for like a 3 hours dont BUY THAS WHAT HAPPEN WHEN YOU GO LOW ON PRICE JAJAAJA
This camera bag hold almost all of my equipment- everything I need for any given trip. I can even carry my tripod. The only thing that is inconvenient about it is that you have to take it off and lay it flat to get anything out of it. I use it to carry all my things when I travel, but when going on photo excursions I bring a smaller bag so that I can pull my equipment out with out all the hassle.
Okay so I just bought this item but I am feeling the need to write up a review so here it goes. I picked this player up from Best Buy after examining all the other players they had, the deciding factor for me to go with this Samsung DVD player is because my HDTV is also a Samsung. I wanted a good HD-upconverter and this was priced for $98 at Best Buy and was the only player I saw of this brand so I figured this is probably the best what Samsung had to offer so purchased it, but it was only until I got home and saw on BB's website that they sale a higher model HD-960, but the only difference I could tell is that the HD-96- can do 1080p and play back DivX which this player (HD-860) is not advertised to do. Although if you look at the middle of the HD-860 manual you will see in the section it describes the formats it can play by logo it also has DivX logo there. I later discovered that this player actually DivX support its hidden and has to be accessed a certain way and it doesn't require a hack to do it. Just create a video CD containing DivX files on there, you have to create folders and place the Divx video files in those folders so don't put DivX files just on the top level of the disc. Burn and close the disc when you've finished and insert it into this player. It will show a menu displaying the content on the disc (the folders), just select a folder you put your videos under and then the menu will display the list of video files it contains. To watch the video move the selection back up to the top in the folder where it will show "..." and just click the PLAY button on the remote there and it will play back all the videos in that folder. Pretty cool isn't it. I figure Samsung must have disabled the function to auto-play or playback any video files on disc thats a DivX file when selected, but they forgot to disable the ability to hit PLAY on the "..." folder itself.Now I would have gave this 5 stars but this player like a lot of new players that are starting to come out I notice wont allow you to do HD (720p/1080i) over Component connection. Usually this feature is there but not openly available in the menus and it has to be unlocked through a hack code with the remote. It seems that the previous Samsung DVD players could easily be hacked to do HD over component, even my last DVD player a CyberHome could do it, but this HD-860 does not, I searched the web but couldn't find any info on how to unluck it, and my guess is that Samsung just hasn't leaked how to do this to the public yet or was forced by the Movie industry to remove the feature.I really dont see why the movie industry is being so tight on only allowing HD via HDMI. Most TVs only have one HDMI and if they have HD digital cable like I do, then that one HDMI is probably already occupied. Most HDTVs have 1 or more component connection. Component connections can do HD so I dont see why consumers have to go the hassle of this, I just wish somebody would really do something about this cause I see it as a really unnecessary copy protection trend.
As good as the "official" one, and just a little bit cheaper. That's what I call a deal.
Good quality, and it worked. I bought this for use in my Macbook pro so I could do an optical out when it was connected to the TV/home theater. The adapter plugged right in and worked exactly as intended. Also it was inexpensive and came fast as I have come to expect from Prime shipping.
I received this remote and within 1 hr. including reading the instructions I had it programed. I have a hd tv, sony a/v receiver, dvd player, dvd recorder, and a vcr. All worked as it should. Thoes who reviewed it and stated they were computer literate and could't get it to work need additional computer training, A novice should not have any problems if they read and proceed carefully. I am a NOVICE.
I was looking for a way to keep my new Patriot Supersonic 128gig Flash Drive safe and accountable. This is the ticket. The JDS-2 was able to accommodate the large width of the Patriot and another regular sized thumb drive. I clip it on my key-chain when going to work.
Video guality is very good, audio is very good, software set-up ran smooth. However, the webcam can not be clipped to the top of a desktop monitor. It's a small clip and will only fit a laptop. It does come with a plastic pedestal. You can clip the camera to the pedestal and place the pedestal on your desk. Not a good option for me. The USB cable is short - again, fits a laptop, not a PC. Finally, getting the thing out of the bubble wrap was a big chore - you have to totally destroy the packaging and be very careful to not cut the contents with your electric saw.
I bought this item base on the product review, also I like the idea not needing any plugs. But when I got it and use it, I was so glad I had it. NowI go everywhere with it. It holds my Ipod and plays when I want to when I'm out of house. I love it!
What can I add that 183 other people haven't already mentioned? I don't know how I've lived without this. I've already purchased 3 more for family members. I like that the lid can be snapped onto the end of the flash drive; it helps it from becoming lost. Dig into the paper inside the package to find the teeny little string you can loop through the lid. The two people I gave these to didn't go into the packaging and would have thrown away the strings if I hadn't retrieved them. I've heard people complain that Kingston Flash Drives are slow, but they've worked great for me.
This camera is VERY easy to use, that is why I bought it.But, I still am having terrible trouble centering the pictures with it, and I do not like what inside pictures look like.I am returning the camera today.
Mouse failed in the first week of use - lost ability to track vertically. Great compact package, but if it doesn't work what's the point. I usually don't write product reviews (first one actually), but I would not recommend this mouse.
Despite the many negative reviews about this mouse, I decided to go ahead and get it. I haven't regretted it. I've had it for a few weeks now, and it is working very well. It seem over-sensitive when I first started using it, but I got used to it fairly quickly, and it's great. The "sleep function" that everyone complains about isn't really a big deal to me. It takes a split second to wake up most of the time, and I've had that same behavior with other bluetooth mice. The Battery life isn't the greatest, but it's decent, and it's very convenient to have the charging cord when it runs out so that I can continue working while it charges. I used my own higher quality rechargeable batteries from the start, so I don't know what the batteries it came with are like. For anyone that wants a really good bluetooth mouse, I would definitely recommend this one. It's really nice, good size, and easily portable.
No need to buy expensive cables. Using these with our Panasonic HDTV and DirectTV service provides a great picture.
I've had this hard drive for about 3 months. So far it has exceeded my expectations. I use it on my Mac so i use both the Firewire 400 and 800. Nice looking case, not to noisy and dame good speed make this a really good hard drive. I would even go farther and say it's better then the 300GB Seagate it replaced. For Mac users don't forget to format before you starting writing data to it.
I'll reiterate some of the previous comments, both good and bad points.The manual might be over simplified, perhaps, because I redid a VCR to DVD playlist before I realized I had to use Copy All after creating a playlist or else I'd lose the remaining segments I laboriously set up (still not positive if the playlist segments themselves are only recorded or entire tape might be! Yesterday was first test.). Manual does state that a VCR playlist can't be "saved" but I thought it was saying the DVD-VR325 (somewhere it calls it DVD-VR320) wouldn't do a second copy after the first (six segments are possible) DVD is recorded, so I ended up with two disks having only a first segment and the other five segments disappeared when the initial recording ended. Another rather important fact, if you don't rewind the tape yourself before selecting to Copy it'll rewind in play mode, taking forever! Should be a note about that.As to the HDMI audio dropouts... I'm awaiting delivery of a Samsung LCD this week before I'll know anything about that, but sure am counting on that connection to be okay. That was a main part of my decision to buy these Samsung products together (also got Samsung HT-DB600 home theater 5-disc player-- I have had a good Samsung 27" CRT since the late 1980's).Something I found out right away about the audio is that DRC (dynamic range compression) causes out-of-synch sound. Not sure why. I use the optical output connected to the HT-DB600 input and set to bitstream, as suggested in the manual. I just don't know enough about these digital things to help myself. So the DRC is kept off on both units. Curious thing about that optical setting is that PCM seems to be what the manual says VCR and non-digital sources needs but I still get audio through the Home Theater speakers okay with it set to Bitstream instead. Again, I don't fully understand this stuff.Well, now about the 4 star rating I chose to give this DVD/VCR recorder combo. It is definitely a nice device when going from a heavier DVD(non-recorder)/VCR combo that always baked the discs and tapes. A pleasant surprise, since I figured the cooling fan was there because it would still be hot. It's quiet, too, my notebook computer is noisier.Also, compared to any previous VHS tape machine I ever had this one does tracking very well, showing a slider on-screen as it adjusts automatically. My other VCR's would never stay aligned even if they initially tracked okay.Only had this a few days so I plan to update my long-winded review here if I discover anything to change my mind about the generous rating but, if not, I think a rating just above average would apply anyhow.Paid $337 and some change (from Amazon itself).
I bought this card about three months ago. I have not been able to put more than 1.45GB on it to date. I may have gotten a lemon, but sometimes price does equal quality.
I've used this paper before with success, and it's often the least expensive paper option for A3+ prints. All good. But some some major flaws with it became apparent recently when printing night shots and reproducing blacks. Dark, black hues come out with a very odd metallic sheen to them, with a noticeable yellow/bronze color when the print is viewed at even a slight angle, which ruins the print. Thought at first it might be a bad batch of ink, or a printer/software issue, but the same photos, same settings, come out fine on 13x19 paper from other suppliers, and fine on even other HP paper (11x17). Very odd, but I'd be careful with this paper when using it for prints with lots of blacks.
I loved my Tivo, but then it died. The customer service people are not very helpful; I think the company quits caring after they get your money. I am a huge fan of DVR's but will not buy a Tivo again. THe warranty is only 90 days and if you purchase the lifetime service, it is NOT transferable. That is the biggest con, my machine died after 12 months. Pro's include all the typical DVR features but keep in mind that you don't need Tivo to get these features.
I was hoping to find a CD caddy much like the old 5 1/4 floppy disk organizers from ages ago (floppy? what's a floppy?) and finally happened across this CD drum. It locks- that's the first big plus for me. Sure the key is simple and matches every other case out there but it deters 3-7 year old grubby fingers (my CDs' biggest foes!) Secondly, it's quite easy to flip through and has handy dividers and 'place savers' to help organize. I love the stackability feature (up to four drums)- we only need one now but I think I'd like another for video games and another for music or DVDs. They also don't look half bad so I'm not trying to find a cabinet to hide that old shoebox full of assorted CD cases like before. The removable sleeves pop in and out easily- no fussing with fitting them back in place or risking CD breakage trying to torque the things out. The only drawback is that it looks so cool, my kids won't leave it alone.
There is a problem with this product and the manufacture is aware .The problem is 1 of the power wires is in the wrong place and it won't work unless you move it to the correct position in the plug .If you purchase this product contact Audiovox ,the manufacture , and see if they can help you move the correct wire into the correct position or follow the link below and do it yourself .If your not mechanically inclined then don't buy it until they correct the problem.Audiovox will warranty the defective piece I believe but the fix is easy.When I installed it the box in my 2005 lincoln LS it did not work and the radio read " No Sat " when the button on the deck was pushed .At first I thought it was my install but it wasn't so I went online and found the fix on a website.....here's the link to the fix[...]If you follow this fix ,takes like a couple of minutes to do ,then the box works great .Overall I'm happy w/ this product and its such a nicer install then having a fm modulator on your dash .Its all hidden and you would never know the vehicle had xm.I even have the antenna in the centre of the dash and it works excellent w/o any reception loss as far as I have seen .Hope I helped some of you out ...I'm sure some were people are pulling there hair out over the problemI would have given 5 stars if not for this stupid problem
What can I say. Worked fine without any issues. Breathed life into an old laptop that I fixed up for my Mom. Price was great.
Upon determining that the Apple-brand ear pods included with my iPod were of inferior quality, I opted to have them replaced ASAP. I assessed my options while remaining conscious of my budget and planned usage of the product, and decided on the Koss "The Plug" (or "Spark Plug") ear buds. My other option was the Shure E2C model, as a friend owns these, and they sound phenominal. However, since I don't foresee myself using my iPod all that often, I didn't up my budget to accommodate these.These headphones are of the "ear bud" style, which basically means that a foam/malleable nub is inserted into the actual canal of your ear (as opposed to ear pods, which snugly rest within the exterior of the canal.) An important thing to know about ear bud-style headphones is that THEY WILL NOT PERFORM AT THEIR MAXIMUM ABILITY IF NOT PROPERLY INSERTED! Instructions are clearly printed on the back of the package, and if not followed, you will NOT get the best usage out of your product -- in fact, the sound quality very well may sound terrible.To PROPERLY insert these ear buds, the ENTIRE foam nub must be fully compressed (via pinching and rolling with the fingers) and immediately inserted into the ear canal. Additionally, your best bet is to gently pull your ear canal open by gripping the top of your ear with your thumb and index finger while inserting. The ear buds then must be held in place (without shoving them in deeper) for approximately 8-10 seconds, while the foam expands into your ear canal, forming a solid fit. If incorrectly inserted (i.e. not inserted all the way, not compressing the foam prior to insertion, etc.) highs and lows will sound AWFUL, even if you own a pair of $300 ear buds (yes, they do exist.) Simply put, if you look in the mirror with the ear buds inserted and you can only see the plastic ear pod outside of your ear, then you can pat yourself on the back for a job well done.With that out of the way, the sound output of these rather inexpensive Koss ear buds is very impressive for the price. The frequency response ranges from 10 Hz to 20 kHz, which is nothing to smirk at. Distortion is cleverly kept to a minimum at all volume levels except for the very loudest point (I suggest breaking in your ear buds gently before hopping right in and destroying your ear drums.) The bass output is subtle and effective for the most part, but doesn't perform very well with certain genres of music (while almost all electronic music sounds amazing, bass-heavy rock music or deep rap music may not produce the same satisfaction.) It should also be known that there literally is no headphone, in-ear or not, that perfectly reproduces all styles of music, and this applies to even the most expensive models. Any given headphone device will excel in certain categories of sound reproduction, while performing less impressively in others. (Can you tell I'm an audiophile yet?)The few negativities to speak of are as follows. The cable, while a decent length (not too short, not too long,) feels rather fragile. Additionally, the included foam polymer ear buds are on the large side, and may or may not cause some minor to severe discomfort after extended periods of use (upwards of an hour.) Thankfully, replacement ear buds can be purchased in multiple sizes at most electronics stores.Overall, if you're finding yourself in the same boat I was and are looking for a suitable replacement for your disappointing Apple-brand iPod ear pods but don't want to break the bank, the Koss "The Plug" are HIGHLY recommended for the price. I haven't heard any other in-ear ear buds in this price range, but I can imagine that these are hard to beat for the money.Just DON'T FORGET TO PROPERLY INSERT THEM EVERY TIME! Once you get the hang of it, they can be properly inserted and snug in your ears within 15 seconds. If you don't insert them correctly, they WILL NOT SOUND GOOD AT ALL, and you will have WASTED YOUR MONEY! I'm a smoker, and even I hate wasting money! So, educate yourself on in-ear headphones before buying any, and you won't be disappointed.
Ink cartridge fits, works and works well. Pricing was fair and competitive. What else can be said about a printer's ink cartridge?
Great sound. I've consistently been impressed with Koss headphones' audio quality. The little speakers do tend to emphasize the "s" sound in words, unless you adjust your sound device in order to you lower the treble and boost the bass. As others have noted, it's very awkward to be an active person while wearing this device. If you're doing housework for example, every time you lean or crouch the headphone arc will push the whole contraption forward on your head. I don't find the effect "uncomfortable" but only "impractical." The band rubbing against your collar will transfer noticeably into a sound in your ears. Build quality is definitely poor. It's suave enough in the design, but all the hinged joints are only cheap plastic... that looks as if it will break easily. They've certainly pinched pennies when it comes to how the thing was put together. The thing doesn't fold up as far as it could - only into a futuristic football shape with the speakers sticking up like some avant garde antenna. There is a 130centimeter cord. With me being at a height of 5'11" it means that my smartphone if it drops will get a much needed brake and a jolt about five inches before it hits the ground if it falls out of my pocket. There is a decently sized volume control built into the cord. Even though the picture does not show it, this is a CORDED device, not a wireless one.The headset without the cord weighs 18 grams. Adding in the cord, the weight rises to 33 grams.
Great speakers for the price. They are better than stock and I herd no distortion. As for "thump" if that is what you are looking for you should try subwoofers.
The VCR works fine, just as advertised. It arrived promptly and without any damage. All of the parts were there, including wiring.
Very nice camera for the price. Excellent macro pictures. Perfect for taking pictures of stuff to sell on ebay. I highly recommend this camera for it's ease of use, abundance of features and low price.
This does not work. period.I've left the charger on for more than 36 hours now, and one set of the batteries from the set did not last even for 5 minutes on my canon camera. My camera just said - "Change the batteries" for the other set.There is only a faint red glow in the LED, and even the batteries don't sit tight in it...The charger feels so light and flimsy, that i sometimes doubt if its a charger.The battery or charger do not get even warm.. (even after 36 hours of charging)..Only one other site had a review for this product, and even that was a bad one.. so im pretty sure its not a defective piece...Save yourself the trouble. Don't buy this.
This cord worked perfectly for what we needed it to. We use it to connect our Acer laptop to our Westinghouse TV. It worked great. It is a high quality cord that is made very well! You really can't beat it for the price, its a great deal!
Bought these speakers for the price and they are a great price. Regardless of all the reviews I've read about the speakers having a buzzing noise I have not heard this sound yet. I think these speakers are great for the money and have a nice sound. I am proud to own a set. Thanks JBL.
Don't let the price fool you this cap could easily sale for over 100 dollars as it performs in that range. This one definitly beat the saying you get what u pay for. It supplies a jl 500/1 mono block and two 12 inch type r with no troubles.
The monitor is clear and I am happy with it all around. Speakers have very good sound as well. Good Value for the $$$.
I bought the speedlight because as part of my business I do birth photography Many times, mom will wish to labor in the dark or dimly lit light, making shooting difficult. On camera flash is too harsh and ugly so I purchased the SB-600. I am *SO* glad I did! Bouncing the flash makes for beautiful photos and great fill light, it's still just as portable and doesn't add too much weight to the camera. I do not recommend this product for indoor portraiture use, however, unless you had another light and had them firing off camera.
Pros:Clear, informative and responsive GPSSmall and lightweight unitClear displayEasy to use pages and menusUses any AAA battery, alkaline or rechargeableCons:This gps is unreliable tracking distance when using it running, biking, or hiking. I used this for unit for long runs, bike rides, and hiking. I have to bring my Magellan Triton along if I want an accurate distance.Reception is really bad in Europe & Afghanistan. As soon as I enter moderately dense forest I will lose reception. Everywhere I go with this unit reception is an issue.This unit will take 10-20 minutes sometimes just to receive the initial signal.
I bought this off Amazon for $179 and free shipping. There were lots of price variations, from $179 to $249. This Ipod dock works with almost all Ipod models to date. A little pricy but well worth it for me. I had my music system set up in our sunroom with additional speakers in our party room and also outside on the patio. My Ipod had been connected to my receiver (not a Marantz), so unless I was in the sunroom, I had to get up and go over to the Ipod/receiver to change music. Now I can actually carry the Ipod around with me room to room and select music regardless of where I am in the house. I admit that this dock was an overkill for me because it does alot of things I'm not taking advantage of (e.g., video). Also because my stereo is not Marantz, the remote won't let me change the volume. (maybe an excuse to buy me a new receiver, huh?)...Anyway the box is filled with goodies, as the product description shows. If you're looking for a solid wireless Ipod dock, look no further, you've found it!
Very Pleased with Amazon's delivery time.Purchased this Monitor about one month ago.The monitor has a very good picture.At this time the Monitor has some flicker at startup.
Just for starters, I purchased mine through an audio dealer, not Amazon. I did that simply because it never occurred to me that Amazon would stock something like this, otherwise I would have taken advantage of the Prime shipping bonus.Anyway, I was right in the middle of restoring a couple of Klipsch Heresy floor standing speakers. I had everything else, but lacking the midrange horn drivers. I was a little reluctant to spend $300 on a pair of original drivers, so I decided to cheat and get some inexpensive drivers for now, just to get me rolling, and then get some real deal drivers after the holiday season when I will have some cash loosened up. Sounded like a plan to me.Well, after installing the Pyle units, I discovered something. They sounded great. They are threaded into the original Klipsch midrange horns, which are heavy duty cast aluminum. And of course are in the original cabinets. I do not really think that it makes much difference, but they might make some, so full disclosure. A cheaper horn might bring them down a bit, but I doubt it.I was especially surprised by the midrange frequencies. The voice detail is really sharp and the detail just gets better with an increase in frequency. Highs are just brilliant, very tight and well defined. I was totally shocked. With the response of this driver going down to 700hz, this could be the heart of an inexpensive two way speaker design, teamed up with, say, an eight inch woofer and a capable crossover.Once I do upgrade my Klipsch speakers, I plan on using these same drivers in such a two way for a pair I'm building for my best friend. No doubt he will use these for a couple of decades.Like I said, unexpectedly good for the money. If I had no knowledge of them before, and just listened to them, I'd have pegged it for at least a $100 unit. I highly recommend these for general hi-fi use. One thing I haven't done is drive these with more than 25 watts or so, but believe me, they were plenty loud enough at that power level. The rating is 300 watts, which probably would cause internal hemorrhaging in people within 50 feet.Best regards,John Price, Caulfield, MO
I have owned all of 3 monitors in my life, an Everdata 14&#65533;, a TVM 15&#65533; flat screen and finally the NEC FE700+, which won out over two Sonys, a 19 NEC and a 19&#65533; Samsung. What impressed me most about this monitor was the richness of color-while the other monitors around it seemed faded, the NEC was hands down the superior screen. When I got it home I had all but forgotten about the other monitors. It&#65533;s also big enough that I could increase the resolution from 800x600 to 1024x768, and still be able to read text on the screen, something I had trouble doing on my TVM 15&#65533;.This monitor is a dream. Setup time was les than a minute, and Windows detected it for what it was, and not a generic monitor. It is perfect for what I use it for-word processing, games, and a little graphics work in PhotoShop. It&#65533;s superb color coupled with NEC&#65533;s high quality construction and reputation make this display not only good value, but a good investment. Sure there are &#65533;bigger&#65533; monitors, but how good are they? I have seen several people with the Samsung 950p and I believe the NEC FE700+ gives a superior image quality and is only 2&#65533; small in screen size. And hey, it&#65533;s Macintosh compatible, which means you can do away with those silly and cheap looking clear plastic boxes. I highly recommend this monitor.
An excellent machine; unlike previous generations Qosmio has not crashed yet. One GB RAM seems sufficient for surfing internet and editing video. Bravo, Toshiba!
Okay, I'm somewhat behind on this review... I bought this unit for Christmas 2005 and meant to review it around then, but oh well. For those doing their shopping now, I will succinctly say I highly recommend this product.I bought mine for work, so I could enjoy a personal, private music library. I needed a fairly tough unit to handle my work environment. So I picked the Tao. The battery life is somewhat limited, maxing out around 5 hours, but I never had problems with skipping music and it has excellent durability.I have dropped mine several times - once so bad the XM2Go songs were, for lack of a better term, scrambled for a few days - but it still plays as if new.Reception varies. Indoors, if you try to rely on the built-in antenna forget it. Even outdoors the internal antenna doesn't always perform well. But you can purchase headphones with extended antennas that seem like they may work. In my home, I have it hooked up to the dock with the antenna in the window and, once finding the "zone" for good reception it's been fine. In my truck, the antenna works pretty well also, although drives through the woods can be spotty. In the house I play it through my stereo's auxiliary port, and in the truck I use the FM tuner. The FM tuner typically needs to be adjusted on long trips.You will also notice a sound quality difference between the live stream and the XM2Go. The recorded version will sound 5 - 10% weaker, but is still pretty good.As for the XM2Go, it's a great idea... that needs more work. Songs are recorded "as is", so if you miss the first 5 seconds of a song it's gone. Songs are stuck in the order in which you've recorded them and there is no organization. Once you've reached the end of the memory, it loops back and records over the oldest song, so there is no save capability. It's basically like the old days of cassette tapes.I bought the Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones for mine since those that are included are somewhat lacking. The E2c's are comfortable, provide beautiful sound and are overall fantastic.I would eventually like to see a unit with longer battery life, searchable and organizable memory, and a memory buffer that allows you to retain the first/last few seconds of a song even if you don't hit the record button on time. A more engaging display would be nice, and it seems as though they are working on that with newer incarnations.As for XM Radio itself: it is worth paying for. Yes, you get rid of nearly all the clutter... although some stations still feature regular shows and hosts. Also, the XM library is bigger than that of your local station, but they still repeat a lot of stuff. All in all, a wonderful service.Again, I totally recommend the XM service and this unit. This has become my default form of music when I'm at home. Hopefully you will find as much joy as I have!
You can't go wrong whit this bracket even if it's $80.00 The plate is designed for full frame and for using a battery grip, but it is not on the way if you are using it whit out the grip. Mines are Pentax K20D and Pentax K5. It is good, and will recommend it if you can find it.
I recently purchase the two port Linksys KVM switch kit and it was well worth the minimal expense.This unit comes with everything you need and setup is about as simple as it can get. Plug the computers in to the KVM switch, plug the keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the KVM switch and BAM, you're off to the races.The unit is small so it can easily be tucked behind a desk further maxmizing your ability to conserve deskspace.This is an excellent product. I would recommend it to anyone - pro or novice.
Wow, I went into this without checking the user reviews first. Boy, am I sorry now. I sadly bought them at full price as well. At least amazon has them $19.00 less than target.Here are my list of complaints:1. The sound is in fact terrible. Even without the noise reducer, these get incredibly shrill and warped high ends. Even the standard ipod buds are leaps and bounds better than these.2. The so called noise reduction is in fact an audible electronic hum, with or without music being on.3. Noise reduced music is actually even more shrill and warped at the high end, although I did not think it was possible until turning the noise reduction switch on.4. The noise reduction switch is in the most inconvenient place possible along the cord, so if you are using these at the gym one false move could send your $400 ipod crashing to the ground (as happened to me twice).5. The headphones will not work unless a battery is in the noise reduction compartment so be prepared with a fresh battery in case of emergency.6. The back of the head earphones offer absolutely to adjustment for smaller or larger heads leaving for an uncomfortable fit.In conclusion, truth be told, these are the worst headphones I have EVER owned...and that includes any headphones that came with other portable music devices.This is the first (and last) Phillips product I will ever buy, Phillips should be ashamed of themselves for even putting these on the market. I wish I could give them less than a star.Now sadly, I have to eat the $50 I lost and spend even more money on a new set of headphones.Please, learn from my mistake and DO NOT PURCHASE!
I'm amazed by this mouse/phone combo. It works brilliantly in each of its primary functions. The seller was also fantastic; the shipment arrived three days early.
Don't buy this product. This is the worst product from Sony. I trusted Sony but got bugged.So Guys..don't even think of this Speakers
I'VE FOUND THAT IF YOU SCAN TOO QUICKLY THROUGH SONGS THE UNIT LIKES TO LOCK UP. PLUS MY RESET BUTTON WONT WORK. OTHER THAN THAT, AWSOME DEAL FOR $45.
I felt bad that I never had any pictures of my kids with me since we switched to digital cameras. Now I have lots! I feel like a better mom. Downloading was easy, viewing is easy. The screen is small, but the clarity is pretty good
I've had this bag for several months now. I used it to hike Yosemite and found myself adjusting the straps several different times along the way. At one point it would be too tight, then too loose. Not sure it would be my favorite bag for a long hike again.I would absolutely recommend the 200 vs 100 if you have a digital SLR with more than two lenses. If you have a compact camera or only one or two lenses, then the 100 would be fine.I agree with another reviewer who mentioned that it is a "difficult" fit for females. The chest strap falls right between the breasts, and could be very unflattering (and uncomfortable) for anyone with more than an average bustline.
There have been some reviews that stated the Audio is poor. I do not agree and wonder if they realized the continued scroll down choices for enhanced audio selections. Another negative that I read was that some have stated the DVD player doesn't play certain discs. This too is not the case, the DVD player played +R +RW as well as -R and -RW discs. The remote is user friendly and offers all features needed. The only minor disappointment was there is no last channel viewed button. Granted there is a slight pause between channel up or down but that is due to the tuner having to switch from analog and digital stations. AS of February of 2009, re-program your stations to be all digital and the delay will improve.Lastly, the picture. This HDTV (with Over the Air reception) performed and looked great. The blacks are black and quality is superb. A great price, and good investment for that den, bedroom, office. This HDTV does not offer computer connection.
It didn't work. I was so disappointed with this item. Don't buy this. You will waste your money and you'll regret it.
i bought this so i could watch a movie from my pc to my tv and it worked perfectly i would buy this product again and agian
Great little device. I wish I had known that 2gb would disappear so fast.
The TV works exactly as it should no optimization needed (although movie mode seems to be the most accurate setting). I gave it 4 stars since plasmas r better @ getting rid fo the whole smushed picture effect withouth having bars on the side, this does not it looks pretty smushed, o and this thing is pretty light weight real easy to move with 2 people, easy to grip 2.
the product i ordered was perfect.the service from AMAZONwas better than expected.
If you have OTA HD and need a way to record programs without putting money in Rupert Murdoch's pocket, this is the only game in town. Unfortunately, it an unreliable product. I am using it for OTA only, no cable, just broadcast high-definition. It fetches the TV listings just fine. The recordings are great, no noticeable difference between recorded content and broadcasts that I can see.The problem is the software. I setup regular record events for the shows I watch on a weekly basis. At random times the record events will disappear from the schedule list and the show will not be recorded. This seems to happen overnight when it's updating the TV listings. If I have something that I really want it to record I have to double-check the recorder in the morning of the day the I want it to record. This makes this box totally unless if I'm going to be away for a while.Unless you are desparate to recording HD and have money to burn, stay away from this product until Sony fixes the software. With luck TiVo will get a product to market in 2006.
The startech adapter didn't work on my dell vostro 1700.The TRENDnet USB to PS/2 Converter worked first time every time.
I have a DELL Inspiron 8100 notebook. It had a S-video out with a digital S/PDIF out. So, I was contemplating upon how to make use of that. I browsed around for suitable speakers and then I found out the soundworks digital. I connect them to the digital S/PDIF out of my inspiron, and man they do give some great, distortion free sound. The bass is excellent. At very high volumes, it doesnt sound that great. Dont except them to blow off a dance floor with full volume, but for a audiophile and gamer like me, they are really value for money. Go for it !Only one slight problem I noticed, that after installing the speakers first time, make sure to attach the volume control cable and turn it on, otherwise the speakers will remain off. I was confused at first and thought that the spearkers were not working , but after I twisted the volume cable on, they did and boy they do sound great ...
Well first off, I really like these because they fit great around my ears. I'm very picky when it comes to headphones because of my ears, which makes it difficult for me to enjoy music.Also the Subwoofer is amazing, When I turn it up it feels like I'm in a car, haha.I love using it with my PSP, playing games, watching Movies and Downloaded episodes of Dexter. :)Pros:GREAT Price!GREAT comfort!GREAT sound!Cons:The little Subwoofer switch thing is a Little bulky and requires a AA battery.The cable split (For where the headphones split in two) Isn't very long, and it sometimes gets Twisted.It came with a Lifetime warrenty which is amazing because I have a habbit of accidently breaking my headphones. D:
Found this card at several stores for $79 (cheapest)! This is a good value at $39.
I thought I was buying original ipod headphones by apple, but I didn't examine the details thoroughly enough. Even if they're not by Apple, they're surprisingly bad for its price. I think the $2.50 ones would be of similar quality to these that are $12.95.Once you plug the headphones into your ipod you have to tamper with the connection (the end that's plugged into the ipod) to get optimal sound. And the optimal sound isn't when it's plugged in all the way like it should be. You have to put it about 2mm from all the way to get the optimal sound. But the thing is, if you move at all, the sound gets distorted because the connection is bad, resulting in either a scratchy sound, sound from only one side, or fluctuating volume. It's definitely not something I'll use unless I'm sitting down. Even then, the quality is nothing like the real apple headphones.
To all owners of Garmin Zumo GPS units... If your internal battery that allows you to use your GPS while not attached to an external power source, such as your car/ bike cradle, has not failed yet. Congratulations, but, it's just a matter of time. Be prepared for sticker shock when inquiring at Garmin for a replacement battery, however, once again, Amazon comes though saving you $$ and time by ordering on-line. This product is an excellent value and I was surprised to see it was the same genuine "Garmin Product" at a great savings.
I received an iPod for Christmas. After a little bit of using it with earphones, I figured it would not be used all that often. I found out about the iTrip from a friend and having it broadcast the iPod contents to radio, greatly increases the uses of the iPod. I would recommend this for anyone who drives a lot or works in a place where music would be good, but can't use the earphones due to the need to hear outside noise (phones, coworkers, etc.).
The connections arent very good, they wont stay in the optic jacks for very long, maybe i got a bad one. I ordered 2 one of them has a bit better connection than the other, but they are still not that great, what do you expect for 2-3 bucks though right. Pony up the dough for one that is a bit more $ around the 8-10 range, Mediabridge makes some awesome cables, thats the way i go these days.
I ordered this light to clip on to my sewing machine and provide me with better lighting. The good news is that the lighting is very good. But it is difficult to clip on and becomes top heavy very easily. However, I did manage to clip it on to the top of my machine, and now that I have carefully placed it so that it doesn't tip over, it works very well.
I have had my I pod for less then a year and I have enjoyed it for the short time I had it. For the past three months it has been shipped out three times for service. Every time it has come back not repaired and I had to ship it back to be serviced again. I feel that apple is just biding time until my warrenty expires. I have visited the apple wesite as suggest by my ipod and the website is just about as helpful as the technicians that repair the ipods. I have never had a electronic device that was so costly work so poorly and for such a short period of time. I would strongly recommend not purchasing this item.
I love it. The stations are easy to tune even though it's not digital, the sound's clear, and it fits in a pocket or has a clip. Best of all it's on-off switch is on the front, separate from all the other buttons. The only thing I'd like is having earbuds rather than earphones. A great buy!
Exactly as pictured good quality for price. Basically if you buy an aftermarket radio, you are probably gonna need this if you don't have one.
Our Toshiba Regza 52HL167 LCD HDTV from Amazon was well packed and was delivered right into our house. It worked great right out of the box! It had a sharp picture with amazing detail and bright colors when provided with a 1080p input from a cable box. The picture was also very bright and sharp with an input from a regular DVD played on a Panasonic VCR/DVD player with upconvert to 1080i.
This mouse feels like it's bullet-proof. The totally smooth action of the scroll wheel is a fantastic change for someone who's used to the ratcheting, whimpy one that came stock with my HP machine. Not having to deal with a cord any longer was another selling point for me.The only possible issue I have with it is the side-to-side scrolling. It's very jittery, not at all smooth like the up/down action of the wheel.The page fwd/back buttons on the left side of the mouse are a cool feature, too. The software was a snap to install, and all of the buttons are totally customizable through it.If you're really sick of chinsey, whimpy stock mice - consider this. I don't think you'll be disappointed you did!
Worked effortlessly. No problems in month sice I got it. Good value for price. The always-on red light could be annoying to some.
I have been looking for this product for a long time. I have alot of 45 records and it is great to be able to stack them and listen to all the oldies. I highly recommend this product.
I recently purchased a HP7955 from Circuit City. The machine is a dream. Something new for me, everything worked - correctly - as soon as I plugged it in. I'm not a novice with desktop machines and I can only say this one is superb! It came loaded with Windows XP (which some have said is short for extra pain)however, Win XP with the 7955 is a great match. The computer is quick and very forgiving of stupid things that I do from time to time. If you're considering a new computer, I recommend you consider the 7955. It isn't the top of the line but unless you're doing extreme graphics or nuclear physics research style number crunching, it will be a most satisfying investment. This machine would be a good choice for the high schooler who is headed to college soon. It will perform more than adequately and will take all the abuse a youngster in school might dish out. Plus it has a bulletproof warranty.
Very disappointed in this item, I waited months before opening this SD card and when I finally did it did not work. It's not being recognized by any camera of card reader. Just a piece of junk. If you do decide to buy, open and test immediately...
I've had Sennheisser headsets for a few years now, they never disappoint. They might be a little elevated in price, but they are well worth the money. I wouldn't buy any other brand of headsets. They are perfect for gaming.
The very thin wires and the poorly designed grip system for removing the phones from your ears add up to a poor quality experience. Yes, these phones sound good for the money and they isolate reasonably well, but don't expect them to last long.
It's not just the device you buy with any Apple product. I was one fortunate guy and got a 40Gb iPod for Christmas..and it's really nice. I wouldn't have bought it for myself, I probably only would have gone black and white with my own limited budget. Apple understands interfaces and the whole experience...folks like Disney are at that level. Everything is just integrated, intuitive and easy. 40Gb is a lot of space, photos look good, but not amazing. It's great to have all of my photos and music with me. I had an original 5Gb model before this (I won it in a contest when they came out, pretty charmed iPod life). People bring up the other devices with equal or better specs that cost less, but don't provide the overall experience (ease of use, integration with iTunes/iPhoto) that something like this does. The only reason I knocked a star off is you have to be willing to shell out a little more $$ for the best. It blows my mind that people review these products without actually owning/using one.
I bought these to replace an old set of plastic headphones I'd had since the 90s. The sound is alright, with decent deep tones, and no "tinny" sounds. Not as powerful as the old ones, but still pretty good.My major gripe with these is with comfort. Namely, there isn't much of it. The earphones are designed strangely, and I find the hard plastic rubs against the tops and sides of my ears. Adjusting them to not do that involves moving them to the point where sound is compromised. And for the love of god, do NOT attempt to put these around your neck when you aren't using them. The sliding mechanism that makes these adjustable will catch any hair you have on your neck and pull it out. Ouch!All in all, I wouldn't purchase these again, but it isn't so bad that I felt I needed to return them.
This product is good for the money spent on it. Lacks some features of the more expensive models, but gets the job done and fits in the budget.
I recently received this camera as a Christmas gift and I cannot stress how much I love this camera. I received the black version, which looks very sleek and has nearly an all-aluminum body. The camera powers on extremely quick and has above average battery life. Photos look great. Please take note that when you are purchasing a P&S;(point and shoot) camera, please remember that if you go to professional camera review sites, you will notice a lot of negative feedback on these particular cameras. You have to realize that most of those negatives will NOT affect you if you are not a professional photographer. That being said, I'll leave you with a list of Pro's and Con's.Pros [+]+ Sleek, sexy look+ Great shots indoors and outdoors+ Above average battery life+ User friendly+ Image stabilization (This is a LIFESAVER.. you really notice the difference when you try to take the same picture with and without stabilization, or as Sony calls it "Super Steady Shot")+ Face detection - what this does is locate up to eight faces in the photo and puts a box around the faces, telling you that the auto-focus will be placed towards the faces, giving clear facial pictures and less emphasis on the background. This is a really neat feature.+ Grid display. This shows a grid on the screen so if you're taking landscapes, it's a lot easier to level your hands so you get a great picture, avoiding any odd crookedness.+ Videos look great+ Viewfinder is useful when taking pictures in the dark (just don't use it when taking macro shots -- it's not even close to what the lens will capture)+ Continuous Shot mode (aka Burst mode)Cons [-]- Directional buttons are hard to press at times- Uses proprietary memory sticks (MS Pro Duo) which is generally more expensive than an SD card.- The provided battery charger is unnecessarily slow (over three hours to fully charge). Sony has a faster charger out there, but don't expect to find it for less than $45- Not really a con in my book because I don't notice, but the LCD screen is only 115,000 pixels whereas the competitors (Canon, Nikon, etc) have 260,000 pixels. It really does not matter because 115,000 is more than efficient to view pictures. Once it's on your computer, it doesn't make a difference on what a camera screen shows.That being said, I truly enjoy using this camera and my friends are very envious. I chose this over the Canon SD1000 because the Canon didn't have IS (image stabilization).. and I must say, IS is extremely beneficial.
The Sabrent USB-G802 network adapter did not work because something was wrong with the disc containing the driver. Since the driver could not be loaded the adapter did not work.
Great radio. I bought with to be portable. Has the ability to plug in the cig lighter or use batteries. Also can plug in an antenna if you want. Range is short with the stubby, but that is to be expected. Love that is has the scan feature and weather. For the price it's hard to beat.
As others have mentioned, these units seem to fail at an exordinary rate. It would seem that Linksys 5-port switches are affected, though there may be others. I've personally seen one completely fail and another three with issues. Of the three, the common theme was high packet loss. I finally replaced the two I owned with a Linksys/Cisco SRW244G4 managed switch. My network performance & stability improved significantly. Plus the 4 gigabit port were an added bonus. Personally, I'd avoid buying any of the consumer-grade switches Linksys sells. Go with Netgear, DLink, etc. If you're looking for a business-grade managed switch, the Linksys/Cisco ones seem well built and trouble-free.If you already bought one of Linksys's 5-port switches and it currently works fine, keep it cool! Setup a fan if need be. They seems to throw a lot of heat and my guess is there not very tolerant of high temperatures (or moderate ones over long periods).
The headset works vary good in voice chats. The mic works grate. The sound you get from the headset is vary good. The inline volume control stoped working after one week but it looks, sounds, and feels grate...... It is a good BUY! I GAVE 4 STARS!
This mic is very popular around gamers, espicially if you want to FraGTaLiTy's mic mod. This mic used to cost around $5 dollars. It's a great mic, but why is there a need to increase the price ten fold? I would just go with a Zalman Clip-On. If you have $50 to spend on a mic after $100+ on a headset and $130 on a mixamp go right ahead, but that is something that I will not be doing.
Very happy with my new toy, shame I can't get the weather on demand though, but still very happy
Reviewing a flash drive should be like reviewing something as simple as a vacuum cleaner. The only way you have a problem with a flash drive is if doesn't store data. The only way you have a problem with a vacuum cleaner is if it doesn't suck. Well, for me the Corsair 8GB Flash Voyager is a vacuum cleaner that doesn't suck.I already own a Seagate Pocket DriveSeagate 6GB Pocket Drive USB 2.0 External Hard Drive ( ST660211URK )and a Seagate portable driveSeagate 60GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ( ST960801U2-RK ). Those have both served me quite well and they work like...well...vacuum cleaners; they do exactly what they're supposed to do, and I've had them both for over a year.I recently cleaned up my PC and laptop hard drives, and I wanted to start backing up my newly cleaned up drives to a new device, and keep my old stuff in storage on my Seagates. So I tried the Corsair 8GB Flash Voyager.Unfortunately, with technology, I give a device one chance to work. Whether it's a laptop, PC, Playstation...whatever. If it doesn't go the first time, there's a slim to none chance that my next try will be with the same brand. And that's what happened with the Corsair 8GB Flash Voyager.A flash drive should be plug and play; indeed the Corsair 8GB Flash Voyager touted that it was "true" plug and play. It should be durable; it indeed seemed quite durable. It should be fast; oh, it was fast alright. I plugged it in, it started transferring files, and after about two seconds it stopped and I got a Window about "parameter" issues. So I tried again after a reboot, and it actually seemed to work better...for a about 4 additional seconds until I got a Window telling me that "the files that I was attempting to transfer could not be found." Believe me...the files are there and I transferred them to my Seagate just to make sure there wasn't some kind of data corruption.So on a voyage the Voyager will go...back to Amazon (whose return process was as simple as ever). The problem occurred with my Dell Latitude Laptop, so maybe the Voyager just doesn't like Dell. There are other favorable reviews here about the Voyager. Therefore, it might be worth weighing my seemingly lone bad experience with the Voyager against some more of the positive ones, and perhaps take a chance that you'll get one that doesn't suck.As for me...I 've been kicked in the rear by that old axiom "why fix something if it's not broken." The Seagates weren't broken. I'll be looking at another Seagate.
I bought this for connecting my iPod to the auxiliary input in my car stereo. I wanted the 90 degree angle plugs to keep the wires out of the way. Unfortunately, the sound from the stereo is audibly distorted when I use this. If I switch to another cable (even a $2 generic brand) I can immediately hear an obvious improvement in the sound. Fortunately, I didn't waste too much money on this.
I use these with my iPod and they do have great sound. The only issue I have with them is that they have to sit in your ear just right or the sound is completely blocked. The slightest movement can cause you to be listening to only the left or right. I find myself readjusting them quite a bit, which is annoying. I don't think these would be a good choice for anyone who is very active.
When I stumbled upon this unit on Amazon, I couldn't believe the ratings it had received! Realistically, how could anything this inexpensive sound so good? As I was researching a compact, portable speaker system for my ipod, I had committed myself to spend as much as possible to get the sound I'd desired...after all, why purchase something if it cannot provide you with what you need?!? Based upon the reviews, I opted to give the Athena a try, and upon hearing it myself, I have to say....WOW! It dispenses a clear, rich sound, note after note, with no distortion at higher volumes whatsoever and even charges your ipod while doing so. The mini remote simulates the ipod flywheel and is adequate, with power, volume, forward and reverse controls, pause and mute. The unit is only available in black, so it will look best with a black ipod (my fashion savvy ipod is covered in a sleek leopard print wrap from [...] and looks great nestled inbetween Athena's speakers). The housing is sleek, sturdy and sits well on my kitchen counter; it's stable, won't bounce around with each vibration and will not tip over.Bottom line; give this sound system a try and you won't be disappointed! Save the extra money you were going to use on a Bose system and treat yourself to a nice dinner at your favorite restaurant. Or better yet, order in and listen to your new Athena. Bon Apetite!
Had a need for ASAP power back up. Product came fast and was installed with no problem at all. Server was back up and running with no problems.
I saw this item on Oprah a while ago and have been determined to buy one ever since. For a while, they were a bit scarce, but not any more it seems. In any event, I have a lot of computer things, several printers several scanners, and lots of doo-dads that hook into all of these things. Without even exploring the more advanced settings of the Smart Strip, I can say that I am pleased with the fact that when I turn the mother ship off (a.k.a. my cpu) everthing that only functions when the computer is on shuts off as well and I know that in time, that will make a huge difference. I no longer see the many blue indicator lights on peripherals that aren't being used and it's nice. I will be hooking one of these babies up to the TV soon.
i needed to import some things onto a cd.. i didnt have one so i found the &#34;cheapest&#34; one. not too cheap, but decent. IT ACTUALLY WORKS!
My refurbished IPod arrived in good condition as advertised. The body and screen looked brand new. I only wish they manufactured replacement click wheels to replace on the unit. iTunes was loaded quickly and playing my music in minutes. I use it for FLAC files and the built-in Wolfson DAC. You will not be disappointed.
I love this loupe! I love the fact of how clear it is to look through. I use this for my 4x5 photography - both for looking my negatives and transparencies and for the ground glass. I like the fact it comes with both the clear end and the solid end. I normally have the solid end on unless I'm looking at a neg/transparency without a light table. My only complaint (If you want to call it a complaint) is that it's a little too large to use with my 6x17 film back. Great for 4x5 and up as far as ground glass backs go if you want the highest quality and clarity. I would recommend this to anybody.
The signa ring flash works great with my Nikon digital SLR camera -- TTL is well calibrated. The general look and feel is a little more crude than the comparable Canon 14EX and it lacks the ring holder mounted to the capaciter/controller of the Nikon SB29 but this unit works flawless -- BTW, you can mount one of the lens rings that come with system to the Sigma body controller and duplicate the flash holder found on the Nikon SB29 -- this is a nice benefit for portrait shooting.
Burned again. Product listed as one thing, described as another. Unfortunately I took the chance and assumed "good faith" and was rewarded with an older version that was discontinued back in 2008. This is not the newer V2 version of this product from ZyXEL as the product description calls out more than once, it is the original and lacks the V2's newer chipset and easy encryption features. Buyer beware and forewarned.
This is my new favorite brief case, the perfect size for what I was looking for. It is will worth the money. Great quality and will last me a long time.
Your site said this fit Garmin nuvi GPS Navigators. When it arrived, the connection to the GPS was not correct for our 760 Garmin nuvi. I sent it back, however among the reasons to choose from, the "ordered in error" seemed to fit the situation. I received the return label kit, returned the unit, but because I had said "ordered in error" was not credited with the return postage. It is not configured to fit the power inlet on 760 nuvi Navigators, though the description just said "Garmin Vehicle Power Cable for nuvi Portable GPS Navigators" This needs to be corrected.
You need a UV filter in front of your lens. Simple as that. Tiffen is quality.
Great filter for enhancing a dull sky. Compared to a polarizing filter, sometimes it even gives a better looking sky!
Have used this several times and it has worked perfectly each time. Saves opening my smoker to check the internal temp. Really like it.
I've been using this modem for 3 years now and I am very satisfied with the product. It hasn't giving my any trouble what so ever. The only time I needed help was the first time you need to setup your dsl service. You might need your isp to guide you thru the initial setup of your dsl2.
My husband bought me this camera for Christmas. It is one fantastic camera. I had to work out some bugs first. It can do just about anything. My memory is not great so I must keep reading the 155 page instruction booklet so I don't forget all the features. I am starting to remember them now. I also had a small problem with the firewire. The first three they installed did not work. I have a gateway computer and most of the firewires did not work with it. Eventually after 8 hours at the store with the technicians they installed an OrangeLink firewire and that did the trick. I went home a happy camper. I did camp out at Frys for 8 hours refusing to leave with the camera until it worked with my computer. The stills worked just fine right off the bat, but the video was another story. Now that everything is working great I am having a wonderful time. It is more than I had expected from a camera. I can shoot videos of the grandkids and print out stills of them from it and they think I know magic. If you have the patients to learn about this camera it is a fantastic buy.
I purchased these to use under my hearing protection while during yardwork. The sound is quite good, the bass strong but not overpowering, and I can play my ipod at a level that will not leave me deaf. Would buy them again.
i guess i should have realized this before i purchased but with dslrs you have to close the hood to get your eye close enough to compose the shot and then have to reopen it to check the lcd. after a while it was easier just to shade the lcd with my hand. probably those who use point and shoots and compose through the lcd anyway will find this more useful
I was looking for a good value in replacment speakers for my Mitsubishi Spyder. The Infinty speakers already in the car were getting worn anddidn't seem to have the response they once did. These fit perfectly and came with all the mounting hardware I needed. The difference is amazing - I got these at Amazon for a great price so this turned out to be a Great Value. I sttongly recommend looking at these before making any final decision!
I am not an audiophile. I happened to come into this receiver at a very reasonable price. I have some tech background, but very little. This system is both very complicated and yet somewhat intuitive. As another reviewer said, the manual is a bunch of technical jargon that is dificult to follow. I have yet to get a surround sound system. so I am only listening to this on 2 speakers, but I can still appreciate the great sound. I have a VCR and DVD player hooked up to it, and they work great. Very noticeable difference from my previous receiver.
This is a very impressive theater system. Probably the best in it's class. I prefer it to my Bose 123 system, which cost 3 time as much. I love it. Great sound, compact, sleek design.
I could not get the cable to funtion during the easy file transfer process between my new computer running vista and my old running xp. I followed the directions, etc.. and it did not function as advertised. Very dissapointed..
I got this just to have a cheap video camera so that I could record a few things, and it's really great. It is so small and easy to use that you can just slip it in your pocket and pull it out for any event. The only downside is that it only holds 30 minutes of video, so if you are at an event where you need more than that, you are out of luck (unless you are able to save video to a laptop in the middle of it). So it's great for short shots, but it can fill up quickly too. My only other complaint is that it shuts off if you leave it on for more than 1 minute. Obviously this is a feature that is meant to save batteries, and it is a good feature, but if you are trying to wait for a specific shot (I was trying to catch otters on video when on a glacier cruise), you may find that the camera has shut off while you were waiting for the shot. So that feature is good and bad. I just used it for the first time on my laptop, and again, it is very user-friendly for viewing your video. I love it, and it is great for 99% of my needs.
I bought the ADS Tech Instant DVD +DV after reading some great professional reviews in some of the online magazines. I was really excited to get this product. I now wish I'd paid more attention to the actual user reviews, as near as I can tell the people writing the magazine reviews must have never actually tried to use this product. Put simply... it doesn't work. Believe the user reviews, this is a bad product.I wanted to transfer some old VHS videotapes to DVD, and I also got the +DV option thinking that it would be a nice way to add Firewire capabilities to my USB 2.0 based system for use with my new Digital camcorder. The Instant DVD box failed miserably to deliver on either of these goals.Using the DV input with my digital camera I had strange artifacts start to appear on the screen. There were weird blotchy sections that started out small, but then grew as the capture progressed until half the screen was covered. While transferring my old analog VHS tapes, certain sections of the tapes would cause the box to completely lock up. When I could get a capture that didn't freeze, I couldn't get a capture where the audio and video would stay in sync. I tried multiple tapes, multiple DVD mastering programs, even multiple computer systems, nothing worked. This was simply making DVD's straight from the captured footage, I wasn't transcoding anything. The only thing that worked for me was taking a nice clean analog signal from my digital camera (since the digital DV capture didn't work.) That was the only thing that stayed in sync, any input that was less than perfect, like 10 or 15 year old VHS tapes, forget about it.I sent several email queries to the ADS Tech support, after giving up on their telephone support after waiting forever on hold. Other than the automated &quot;Well get right back to you as soon as possible&quot; responses, I've heard nothing else from them. That was six weeks ago... and I'm not holding my breath. If you buy this product, you're definitely on your own.I've long since returned my box, and chalked it up to a learning experience. Here are a few things to think about, first of all, do you really want a box that converts straight to MPEG2 format? If you want to change *anything*... clip out a few scenes, add a title screen, join several clips together... you have to reencode the file anyway. By uncompressing then recompressing you're sacrificing quality, and not gaining anything from the built in compression. Also, I didn't realize at the time, but you can get a Firewire card with a cable for almost the same price as just a cable... it's cheap, and much better than spending all the extra money for the +DV option.I now own a Canopus ADVC-100, it's more expensive but worth every penny. More importantly... it actually works! That's much more than I can say about the ADS Tech Instant DVD.
Great product: small, sound quality is good, cable long, microphone works well.Just two things missing: volume control and good carrying case (this is a laptop set after all, c'mon Phillips). I hope the manufacturer is reading these reviews and will do something about this product.Other than that - it is a great value for the money.
I use these bulbs with my Smith vector light Kit and I am very pleased with the result. I received all the bulbs in PERFECT CONDITION. It was included with my light kit. The photoflood works great when shooting video because produces rich vibrant colors. The life span is short, about 20 hours, but they are cheap to replace. I usually only use it about 1-2 hours at a time if that. Make sure your house works on 15 amp breakers and do not plug all lights into same socket. Spread them out to reduce the risk of tripping or blow out. I used my light kit to do an interview and the lights produced very beautiful results.
This product is terrific. When doing a new home theater system in my vacation home, I simply had to buy another Harmony to match the ones in my other homes. It can be very easily programmed to work with virtually any equipment configuration and the one button on/off result is almost mandatory with complex systems. With a little attention, you can then get it to control every function you will ever use on each piece of equipment. The company has the best customer service I have encountered starting with its online functions and escalating to knowledgable and helpful technical support reps. I bought the older 676 model because it is identical to the others I own but I suspect the newer models are even better.
Positives:Works fast -- power off-on time, record start, autofocus are all very fast. Great white balance in daylight/well-lit situations -- better than the Sony FX1 and HC3. Excellent resolution and contrast. Unbelievably small size makes traveling easy -- you will end up taking the video camera everywhere with you instead of leaving it behind. Allows Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness, and Color Saturation picture adjustments to suit your style of video that is not available on the Sony HC3 (closest competing model that I compared with). Great automatic mode that will decrease the shutter speed to 1/30th of a second in order to improve low light video (great feature because it saves the user from having to go into semi-manual mode in order to get decent low-light footage). The Super Optical Stabilization works better than in most cameras, considering the small size/vertical orientation of the camcorder. Built-in light definitely improves picture quality when filming casual footage of friends/family -- without it, you would not see anything.Negatives:Slightly difficult to hold for those with large hands. Buttons are too small. Very Low light video is not just grainy and noisy, but has vertical bands in it also. Colors may appear more muted than on a 3CCD camcorder if the subject is not well-lit. White balance in low-light is poor, video quality improves significantly if manual white balance is used in those situations.I also own a Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Video Camera and used that as a reasonable basis of comparison.
Purchased this 14 gauge reel for my new Onkyo 7.1 surround sound.Your sound with 14-16 gauge wire is much better than that of the cheap wire included in Onkyo system.If you are buying this for a surround sound setup however, 100' of 14 is the minimum you'll need.
This little camera is not for the "professional" videographer or photographer, but it's fantastic for the casual user. We use it to send digital photos, and short movie clips of our children to their grandparents on the east and west coasts. It's easy to use, and it's compact size makes it easy to take along. We upgraded the memory to 256MB for ~$80. That allows us about 40mins of video, or about 2000 photos. This is a great entry-level purchase to capture those rare moments with ease. I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to be able to take a photo or short video of an event, then stick the camera in their pocket and join in!
I checked out other more expensive controllers but after reading some reviews on this one decided to take a chance. This controller can do everything I needed without the big price. The range is great and works from every room in my house. Would highly recommend this controller. Save yourself some cash and buy this one.
Needed to replace black ink cartridge for an older printer-thougght it would be hard to find, and expensive. Found a twin pack for less than I'd ever imagine! Was supposed to receive it in 7-10 days, it came in 3 days.
I bought this unit to photograph items for e-bay sales. It is a definite improvement over using an ottoman and traditional incandescent lamps as I have in the past. The price was good, although the lamps are fairly flimsy (as other reviews have pointed out). Overall, it performs well for what I intended it to do.
I had the extreme displeasure of owning two of these paperweights and suffice it to say the negative reviews for these drives and this company are spot on.Both drives failed, exhibiting the same symptoms as most of the other users here on Amazon and if you research this company and drive you will find that the reviews across the web are lock step with what you will see here.Not going to get much more into it than that, just know that if you value your data do not buy anything from LaCie because they have made it abundantly clear that they don't value your data or your repeat business.
This GPS unit is good for trecking but not for navigation. The builtin background US map has just interstates and notional highways. It find the exits to restautants and points of intrests from an interstate but doesnt give any directions to locate the needed place.Gadget is not user friendly and too confusing for a 1st time user.Its too big in size to put it in a pocket and doest come with any other accessory. MP3 player of this size is not of much use.Lowrance wants money for all detailed maps which cost apx $100 for each. They even want $50 for a suction mount which is rediculuous for a $150 gadget. SD/MMC card slot in built below the AA battery slot and the maps can be loaded to SD card only by buying a USB SD slot adapter. This GPS doesnt have a USB port to connect to the computer directly. Thus lowrance wants more money for all these accessories.I guess lowrance should make market by competing with its competitors for lower prices and giving more quality products. But its hard for a mexican made gadget to compete with the existing market
Was just what my hand-me-down '04 vintage Compaq laptop needed. Now it's gone from fossil to fast and it was easy to do!
Amazon's review still states that the router has built-in parental controls. It no longer does. I made my purchase largely based on that and was informed that the parental controls were only in version 1 & 2. The version I received was version 5, so the likihood of you getting a v1 or v2 router is slim. Good router, just missing an important feature.
the case works well. also i like that the snap to close has a magnetic hold also. very pleased.
the only problem i have is that the jack is so long . thats all . the sound is so good when plug it in to my laptop since i have SRS software that enhance my audio .
Being able to replace your own battery on an mp3 player is probably a very overlooked key product feature! The original battery on my sansa e280 lasted about 2 years, when it died, I just used it as a jukebox on my living room stereo, because it still worked plugged in. Now I got a new battery, and for only $20, I feel like I got a whole new 8 gig portable player again!
Nothing special. Just plain 'ol speaker wire. It did, and continues to do its job. My only complaint is that the last 10 feet of the roll was cut from the rest of the roll. 50 feet in all, but not a continuous 50 feet. This could have been an issue, but I only needed two 15 foot runs (30 ft. total).
I bought this as a desktop PC backup.A year after installing it, power went off one day when I was at my PC. I thought I would have at least 10 minutes of backup based on my PC and monitor wattage, but the UPS gave out in about two minutes, before I had finished up and shut down. Useless.Then, 4 months after the warranty expired, the beeper sounded constantly, and the power led flashed, indicating the battery was in need of replacement.The bottom line - Spent $70 for a UPS that never did its job the one time I needed it and failed just after two years. No more APC UPS for me...
Please note that this review is for: "Targus PA410U DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock." It is a four-digit combination cable lock and does not use a key or have an alarm (as some of the other reviews seem to suggest).Great Aspects:This Targus Notebook Lock does its job well and is relatively small and light. There are 10,000 possible combinations and an "anchor plate" is included to create a "secure object" if you are usually using your computer in an area without such stable objects. The 6' cable itself is pretty strong and would take quite some time to cut. The lock can swivel/pivot when locked into a notebook, making it easier to move the notebook and keeping the cable from getting entangled with itself or other things. Re-setting the combination is simple and the lock is very easy to install.Downside:Obviously, really determined thieves are going to be able to work thier way around the lock, either by destroying the computer's casing on the side the lock is attached (particularly for plastic-sided notebooks), guessing the combination, destroying the secure object, or cutting through the cable. Provided, most of these actions will take some time (and probably make considerable noise) but the lock is a deterent to theft, not an invincible bastion of security. Use a little common sense with your laptop and don't feel that the lock will save your computer from everything. The price of this lock isn't particularly cheap but it's probably worth the price.Summary:This notebook lock should satisfy the security needs of almost all notebook users. The price isn't excellent but, then again, it's also a very good lock and most people probably wouldn't mind paying a few extra bucks for a lock that will actually work well. This is about as good as it gets for general notebook locks.Highly Recommend.
This is a repair abrasive for fine scratches only. I have used this product and it did not repair DVD's that had deep scratches.The cheap machines, for get it!!!! after the first use, it is difficult to keep the soft part that wipes against the media clean or soft. Then it places worse scratches on the surface.I told one of the Lab scientists proudly about my abrasive repair method. He showed me some frosted glass. He took some optically clear oil, placed a drop of it on the glass. It became crystal clear. This is what will happen to scratches if covered with a clear Polymer on a CD /DVD surface.Best to find a liquid polymer repair wipe on, let it dry, and the repair is made for this purpose. That will work about 95% of the time.CD Doctor is the type that will work. The 3M 3000 grit body shop sand paper you can get at AutoZone works great on getting deep scratches , then use the wipe on.[...]I have used the abrasive route using a medium grade car oxidation abrasive product. 3000 grit sandpaper on the deep ones first. Then the medium, then the fine cut cleaner. McGuire's works great. This Makes them like new, and has never failed. This method takes about 10- 15 minutes of elbow grease. It will cost you 3 times the price of CD Doctor.I do not recommend the abrasive route because I am not aware of the long term affect on the plastic.I recommend the clear polymer liquid that is made for this purpose.
I owned another CASIO camera for a year and did not find a case for it. The camera worked great but did not look so hot after being dropped and getting smashed against something.With this case my new camera has a good chance of looking good and working a long time. The case fits a little tight, but that is leather and it will work out as time passes. At this time with the extra memory cases in their pouches, I have to pull the cover down so that the magnetic snap will catch. Once it catches, it stays due to the dimple in the middle.I am not sure what the need was to put a strap hole in the top. When the case is on your belt (belt loop) it is not easy to put the strap through the hole. I would have left the hole out in favor of preventing rain from hitting the camera. I will have to remember to cover that hole in the rain.4 stars - Good product for the price, I wish the belt loop was a heavy duty clip.Update 12/2012. I still have the camera and the case. The case has done it's job and the camera still looks nearly new. The stretching of the cover to allow the magnetic snap to work took it's toll on the snap. The base piece had to let go about a year ago. Strangely, the magnetic snap seemed to become more magnetic and gripped stronger which was part of the reason it failed.Great product and I wish the manufacturer would branch out to other similar items for Cell Phones.
I bought this based on several good reviews. (there were also some bad ones). I guess I got one of the bad ones. It arrived in a timely manner and well packaged with no damage. I put a new battery in it and nothing. Put in another new battery (checked them with a volt meter) also nothing. Tried one more and still nothing. At that point I packaged it up and sent it back. I'am now shopping for a low priced mp3 that works. Glad I bought it from amazon because of there great return policy.
Between these and the Powerex batteries I cannot tell the difference. Both are problem the best rechargeables on the market. Last long retain charge well when not in use.
This Nuvi360 is just Ok, not so great I have thought. Slow recalculatings and it has sometimes directed to a wrong way or totally wrong direction. Need to be reset in order to get back normal mode.
The Griffin iTrip is nearly identical to any other FM transmitter for portable audio devices, except that it draws its power from the iPod instead of from a separate battery. Also, one cannot change the broadcast frequency from the unit itself--this is done through the iPod interface.Most people who I know that have bought an iTrip have done so because they want to listen to their iPods in the car, and they don't have a tape deck for a tape adapter. The only problem is if you're driving by yourself on a long-ish trip through populated areas (such as, say, San Diego to Los Angeles), the abandoned frequencies vary rapidly, and it's necessary to change the broadcast station on your iTrip. Unfortunately, this is nearly impossible, because it requires total concentration to change the broadcast station.After using this product for several months, I could not recommend it whole-heartedly. The sound can never be better than FM radio anyway, so I'd direct people to purchase other FM transmitters with an easier interface.
I bought this lock just like anyone else would have...to make sure our laptops don't get stolen1! I'm an incoming college student and I know this will do me a lot of good. I was impressed by how simple this design was but its yet effective. The keys and lock are easy to use and I like the swivel part of the lock that goes into the laptop. It comes with a nice rubber like clip to hold the wire in place after use. Good job Kingston.
Let me start out by saying that I am a ham radio operator and know a thing or two about radios.I first picked up a pair of Uniden FRS-420's, looked nice(bit toylike however), loved the carabiner clip idea and th price was right ($40). Nice form, poor function however. Steady static fron 0.1 to 1.5 miles, button placement was problematic and the audio was inadequate (not loud enough and the radio would break up at full volume). Back to the store thay went.My next purchase was set of Motorola T6620's (many nice features)which added up to $35 a piece with the rebate (not bad). Audio problems were evident (muddy sound, need for more mic gain even with menu gain adjustment) and I could only attribute it to the mic placement UNDER a button. Bad idea, the mic location should be evident and it should be open to the audio source (ie: your mouth). Second problem was the battery cover. Poor fit and finish here with a 1/8" gap after the cover is secured (and I use that term loosely since the cover becomes UNsecured very easily and will likely lead to many lost battery covers). Not very weatherproof construction and just plain cheesy. Cmon' Motorola, get it together! Back to the store they went.Finally picked up a pair of T5200's for $50 and am very satisfied. Good audio (at FULL volume) and mic placement, good range with minimal static at 1.75 miles line of sight transmissions, basic functions with CTCSS codes only (which is good for me since I will be using a "special" radio with these two 0.5 watt models-can't use scramble or QuieT6000 feature of T6220 anyway and it is no guarantee of secure transmissions anyway so ALWAYS use these radios as if someone is always listening to you), lock function is good, no scan or button beep on/off -too bad but no biggie, CTCSS automatically stores on all channels making programming easier, cheesy belt clip (I use a split ring and plastic key hook attached to the radio lanyard hookup to secure the things to belt hoops, diaper bags, strollers etc), simple to operate (good for XYL), like the conventional on/off volume control (no probs with this at all re: unwanted changes in volume).This is an inexpensive FRS radio that performs as well as it should with the necessary CTCSS functions - no fluff, and it doesn't look like a toy. If you want other functions, buy another radio, but beware that even the "better" models may not be the better choice. Nice job Motorola.PL
great for recording TV - I got 10 hours on one DVD-R which is great.. also good for backing up old home movies from Tape to DVD.. I managed to fit 5 x 2 hour tapes on one DVD - def reccomend this recorder..
This is a great product. It shows excellent quality images and plays music well. However, it does not have any internal memory so without a SD/Memory card inserted it does not work. Overall, its worth the price!
Ok ok i know alot of reviews have been out their but now its my time.Alot of people are always skeptical that if a product is more expensive; that means the buyer is more secure and the product is good.Here its not the case for this hdmi cable or for any other.I bought 3 each for the price of $4 and you know what?They demonstrate great quality of picture and sound.And some of you might ask but how is this?There is no way this is possible because monster and other high brand cables are fiber optic and gold plated and blah blah blah.No no no, this is what alot of people dont see that thanks to digital signal no matter what kind of HDMI cable you buy and use it gives off the same signal(trust me i have compared...)So please save yourself alot of money and buy these HDMI cables instead of having a hundred ripped out of your pocket by monster for the same signal.Thanks for reading and shop with confidence :)
It is a great buy, 46 Samsung DLP for less than $1,100. However beware if you order this from Amazon. Their shipping information is inaccurate and could be considered fradulant. I ordered this item from Amazon and was told it would be delivered between December 19-22. When I received the shipping confirmation, they changed the delivery date to January 3. While I protested that they had broken our purchase agreement, they have yet to change their delivery date to what was agreed upon. I would recommend you pay more and buy from a local or other online vendor. It would appear that Amazon can not be trusted.
I have the model for a Palm VX, not this one, but I expect they work the same. One thing not mentioned in the manual, and which I never thought of either, was that if you have keyboard drivers installed, you have to disable those first to get it to work. Otherwise, they conflict and when you turn on your Palm, it goes right to HotSync and you can't get out of it. Knowing that ahead of time can save a lot of frustration.That said, between the Function button and the Command button, you can do almost anything with it.
I just bought the Simpletech 256MB compact flash card for my Canon Powershot S30. I just popped the card in and it worked without the need to format it or do anything else. The write speed does seem faster than that of my backup card (128 MB Sandisk). I have not yet tested the read speed with my compact flash reader, but my Sandisk card was fast enough for me at that, so I don't expect much of a difference with the Simpletech card.I bought the card to increase my image storage space, and based on the reviews I have read here, hopefully increase the speed of my camera in use. I tested the card using the high-speed continuous shooting mode on my camera. With the image resolution at its highest and the jpeg compression at its lowest, I could get off 5 pictures (indoors, ISO 400, no flash) before the camera buffer had to write to the card. This was no different than the performance with my Sandisk card, as it is dependant on the camera's internal memory as I understand it. However, I needed only wait about a second until the camera was ready to shoot again, a noticeable improvement over the Sandisk card.In my limited test, I also shot a 30 second movie at 320x240 resolution. Again, the Simpletech card performed well, and after the movie completed, I experienced a very short wait until I could shoot again. The write speed of the card seems up to the claims of the reviews.I recommend this card for its price, capacity, and speed. I also recommend Amazon.com. This was my 3rd or 4th order from them and I have been impressed with their service each time.
It is a Cat 5e cable. No batteries, no lights, nothing fancy, just a cable. It works just fine and would be hard to mess up. Still it is appreciated that it worked just fine for the application and there were no headaches.
It fits right in and works great. I like having the pocket. Just be careful it seems a little fragiel for shipping since i had to get a second one.
Got tired of leasing my older cable modem with Comcast, and also wondered if I could improve speed. Yup. My internet transfer rates doubled with this modem. Very happy.
Love it! Makes loading up a memory card for my digital photo frame a snap!
These speakers are really good. The sound quality is great, the subwoofer produces deep bass, and a great addition for a computer. If you like listening to music, or playing games, I would highly recommend these speakers for you. Along with a good sound card it makes these speakers seem flawless. It was very easy to connect. The only reason why I got these is because my neighbor was going to get rid of them, and who wouldn't turn down these?! If I had to go buy these I would, especially after hearing them. And if I did, they would be worth every single cent. I've had them for about 6 months now, and they still sound as good as when my neighbor gave them to me. They are very durable also (the only reason why I'd know that is because I have speaker stands and I knock them over all the time). If I could rate it higher I would but 5 out of 5.The Pros:1. Great sound quality2. Deep Bass3. Can be very loud4. Durable5. Can plug another Subwoofer into the back of the Main Sub6. Easy to set upThe Cons:1. Somewhat high priceP.S. The subwoofer makes a very good foot rest :)
You can go wrong with the price and I've used it with my Canon T3i and it works seamlessly. I also like the fact that it protect my main lens form potentially scratching up.
I was very disappointed that the remote would not work w/ my Sony DVD player. I tried to program it all of the ways in the instructions &amp; also called cust svc. It also will not program w/ my Denon stereo &amp; my Sharp VCR. It did program for my TV &amp; Cable Box. I've never had so much trouble with a remote.
Its funny how we as consumers don't hesitate to buy something inexpensive, like overpriced Starbucks coffee every day (which really adds up), but when it comes to a $2000 investment, like this laptop, we hesitate. Well, don't. I can tell you this computer is worth it. I was hesitant at first to make the purchase, wondering if I really needed it, but it is an investment that is and will continue to pay off, not just for college, but for life in general. Computers, and especially laptops, are becoming cache's of personal life. What better way to trust our computing experience and organize our digital life, than to a good computer. You pay for what you get, and Mac's are the best.So if you want a laptop that is powerful (it's my all in one solution), simple to use, great battery life (a good solid 4 hours), reliable and secure, brilliant hi resolution screen, this is what you should go for.FYI, I'm a college student who used to be a Windows power user, and now that I use Mac, I don't have to worry about spyware and virus's anymore. Such a relief. There is no other laptop I'd go with.
This is an extra plate for back up purposes only. It works and I recommend that photographers have an extra plate for the extra cameras they have.
Installed in Inspiron 530S. Comes with half height adapter. Little strange attachment-bend hooks over but it works. Gave me faster internet than built in 10/100 adapter. And Intel NICs are the best.
It's love at first mark-- great software, easy tutorial, hours of drawing pleasure. Buy one!
We have powered our expensive laptops, cable modem, wireless router, and 47-inch LCD HDTV through this voltage regulator since September 2008 and the regulator is still going strong over four years later. In 2008 we lived in southeast Florida and bought this voltage regular to hook up to a portable gasoline generator so we could safely charge our laptops and cell phones during the a power outage or hurricane. Our generator did say it had built in auto voltage regulation but I wanted extra protection. I tested the regulator with this generator and seemed to work fine. We never had a power outage that lasted long enough for me to bother with firing up the generator and running home electronics. However, we did run our ground-mounted air conditioner every day to cool house and remove the oppressive Florida humidity and noticed lights flicker when A/C cycled on. So I connected this regulator into house electrical outlet and ran it 24/7 for three years in Florida. We have now run it every day for past year in central Massachusetts, where it is subjected to storm-induced outages and old-house wiring. This AVR has lasted years longer than all the uninterruptible power supplies I have owned; of course, it is not a UPS but it still has internal battery and the battery on my UPSes used to die after about three years.
The Coby product produces low quality images and does not display all the images loaded.
This is great to keep water at a desired temperature for about 12-14 hours . But the size and bulky thermos is not good for everyday travel.
Good cheap cam with nice features...Has firewire IEEE1934 interface to interact with the PC. Still shot capability holds up to 700 mid-quality images.The problem is that the product is not even listed in the Panasonics site oficially, it's been missing between DV800 and DV950 models ( and 910 misses too ). But actually the info exists in the site when you edit the http address and replace the &quot;950&quot; with the &quot;900&quot;. I couldn't confirm any problem with the 900 &amp; 910 series but some dealers stopped to sells these models too.So, go for the 950 which is lot more expensive but a real professional model or stick with the 800 one...
My husband first bought the G4 iskin for his ipod and he was very impressed so when I got my G5 ipod I bought this iskin and I love it! It is different from the the G4 version by the way of a full hard front cover while maintaing the soft non-slip cover everywhere else. It gives great protection of the video screen and keeps your ipod from slipping off of any surface.
We spent over a month going to every store immaginable looking for a under cabinet stereo we liked. They were all poor sounding and poorly made or really expensive with a tv or dvd which we didn't want. Then we found this one a the a store, loved it, but they were all out. I decided to check Amazon and not only did they have it, but I saved $50. Also I used super shopper free shipping and had it in only 4 buisness days, cann't ask for anything better.
This is an excellent item. Compact, Very well made and a real quality item. It's extra pocket is a nice bonus.I bought it for my new Canon G9 and I am very happy with it.
Extremely cost effective. Superb print quality. Colors truly shine. Much better than that you get from Walmart and Walgreens. Will highly recommend.
Lasts long time and holds the charge longer. The very best rechargeable battery I have tried so far. I am greatful for the quality.
I just love this little camera - the look, feel, and quality! While not a "professional" grade camera, it takes excellent digital photos up to 5.1 megapixels. I like it so much that I ordered another as a gift for my son. Too bad Sony decided to drop production of this particular model, but continued with similar models, the DSC-W5 and DSC-W7. I still prefer the original.
This mount is the same brand as my TV and was very easy to install. It is the heavier of the two mounts that qualified for the 30" unit. This way if I upgrade to a 42 inch later I will be covered.
I go to Best Buy and they want a alot for any computer cable. I go to Amazon and they're cheaper in price and basically do the same thing as what BB sells. I bought two AmazonBasics HDMI cables in 6ft and 9ft. Both work fine for me which is for my laptop amd HDTV. Here, the A to B cable work just fine. I connect my foney HP "wireless" printer to my laptop to print whatever I want; and this cable connects just fine as a 6ft cable would. I have had NO issues yet. Being an Amazon Prime Member is worth it and recieve things faster in the mail.
Beware of these binoculars.The optics are good but there seems to be a fundamental problem with the compass.On the first pair, the compass was very blurry and unable to be read with the binoculars horizontal.These were sent back.Not only did the compass of the replacement pair have exactly the same problem,it had the additional problem of sticking badly as the binos were moved, even if the movement was slow and in the horizontal plane.I would be very wary of buying these without being able to check them first.
I did not know anything about MP3 players when I first began to search...all I knew is that I wanted something smaller for the gym that my CD player for about $100 dollars. I researched various vendors and decided RIO would give me the best product for my needs beacuse the RIO Cali 128 had great reviews at Amazon and CNET Reviews.When I saw that the RIO Cali 256 was only about fourty dollars more at Amazon, it was a no brainer. However, I ordered the wrong 256 Cali by accident through Amazon and they were unable to undo my order (even after only 5 minutes). Thier refusal policy is pretty straight forward so I ordered the correct CALI and refused the incorrect CALI when it was delivered(I refused the other 256 CALI beacuse the many reviews of poor design-specifically the battery clip.)I have had this Cali for over a month and it really is great. I have not had any issues with it and the design is sturdy. The sound may be better with other headphones as indicated by other reviews but the headphones that come with it are adequate. The plastic belt clip is pretty cheesy but it is sturdy (I run about 25 minutes 4 days a week at the gym without any issues) and if it keeps the player from dropping, it serves its purpose. I have not used the armband yet but the stopwatch is a nice feature. The radio is adequate althoug it only tunes into FM stations with the best frequency (you have no control over the FM stations it plays). As with any electronic purchase, you really don't know if the item is a good fit until you try it but in all I think with this player you really get more than you pay for.ADVICE: Make sure the item you order is the one you intend to order.
I bought this because it's fast it has the fastest benchmarks of any flash drive out there.They have discontinued this drive because they can't get the chips anymore.The bigger drives (over 8 gig ) use slower chips. Get this puppy while you can!
Excellent item. I love this thing and I use it a lot. Great price and great item. Good sound quality and the changing color lights are pretty cool. The headphones look a little silly. :)
I did a lot of searching for similar products before settling on this one.It's a lot bigger and heavier than I had imaged, but it works great. It has good sound, and I love being able to jump forward and back through a playlist while in the shower.My iPod stays dry.Also, it's plenty loud enough. Put the iPod volume on the loudest setting then use the volume controls on the speaker. Using it that way, I have the speaker volume at probably halfway up.
I am uncertain how to rate this product. On one hand I love the sound and it has worked well for us. It is simple to set up and easy to program and use.On the other hand there is no way to plug in a headphone nor an easy way to expand to accept a headphone (no audio out jacks except proprietary Bose). Evidently this was not true of the older ones. In any case we emailed Bose about the problem and never received a reply. We are trying another solution but it seems from this experience that Bose's customer service is less than stellar.I would give the system 5 stars for its simplicity and sound at the price. We did not want to deal with an entire system of components for the time being. I would rate the customer service and expandability at 1 star. My bottom line is that I will not buy Bose again (well maybe their headphones which I like). This system does not expand well. I perhaps should have known it before I bought it.If you still want the system knowing this you will love it based on my experience. Plug it in and go with some very nice sound for the price. If you are more like me then run away and find a company that plays well with others.
I am new to the GPS world. As a novice I give Magellan Meridien Color one star for its nice display basic location functions. My main purpose of aquiring this unit was to navigate in Europe as well as in US. Therefore, I opted to buy a 64 Meg memory card, Mapsend Streets of Europe and Mapsend Streets USA. I expected to download regions of interest in USA and Europe into my GPS. First of all, I was shocked to find out that you are limited to a MAXIMUM of 4 regions. Second, but not the last, you can not download regions of Europe and USA at the same time. Typical region of interest to me is about 4 Megs. That is good because it takes about 40 minutes to download 4 regions of 4 megs each. Now let's take a worst case scenario. You have downloaded three regions of 16 Megs each. You do the math. How long did it take you to finish? 2 hours right? Right. Now luck will have it you want to download a new region of 4 Megs. you should be able to figure this one out. As stupid as I am, I did. 10 minutes right? Wrooooong! The correct answer is: 2 hours and ten minutes because everything has to be reloaded from scratch. What does this all mean?1) Do not buy a 64 meg memory card over $... list price at Magellan. I bought mine for $... at Target on sale. In a way it was a waste of money because downloading anything over 8 Megs is extremely tedious.2) Do not expect to do much downloading in terms of maps.3) Do not buy the Mapsend CD's unless you intend to use them in your PC. (A light weight laptop could be ideal)If you need to download significant amount of Map data to your memory card, connect a card reader to your USB port, but beware you can only download directly to the card from Mapsend Streets of Europe. You can download regions from Mapsend Streets USA only directly to the GPS .Other than all of this mambo jambo, GPS is excellent for finding your coordinates in color.Is this GPS a jewel or a misconceived, wrongly implemented piece of ---- you be the judge.
I've been using this mouse for a month now. The first thing I noticed is how precise it is. The buttons that control speed are also convenient, you can switch speeds at any moment.The surface is very nice to the touch, has good grip.It works very well for gaming.There are couple things I don't like about it however. First and so far the most annoying is the middle button (the wheel) click, it's too hard to press it and I use it all the time; the main buttons' click could be a little finer too. Second, the mouse is kind of big so it became uncomfortable to use with my Belkin mouse pad with wrist pad, i.e. the mouse is too large for finger grip (if your wrist is resting on the pad) yet it's not designed entirely to be palm gripped.I have not noticed any laser mouse specific troubles yet, e.g. sensitivity to pet hair, dust.
I bought this for a Zen Micro 6GB version, but it appears to be able to fit the Zen Micro Photo as well, since they're about the same size. The case does not come apart, so you have to slide the player in. The inside of the case is covered in some felt-like material, however, so I don't think it will scratch the player.Pros:Flip down front makes it easy to access the touch controls, and you can 'lock' the controls by simply closing the case front.Cons:The case makes the player bulkier, taking away a bit of the attraction of the Zen Micro's slimness.Pulling out the player from the case almost always disloges the back cover of the player and the battery.
pairs immediately - first time!uses inexpensive, easy to replace batterygood rangesoftware isn't the slickest around, but is easily customizable
Great electronics with the PLL and Dual Conversion but too large to be a pocket radio yet too small to be a table radio. I found the plastic case to be quite a disappointment. The bottom is only 1.25 inches wide and has no rubber feet. As a consequence, the radio does not sit flat against the surface and rocks. The effect is even more pronounced when the telescoping antenna is fully extended. One other disappointment is the dial light that is almost useless. The left edge is illuminated by the bulb but the other 90% of the digital display is very difficult to see. The product could be improved drastically by using a larger case with feet on the bottom, a better speaker, and a dial light that illuminates the entire width of the display. As for reception and selectivity, I used the YB 400 next to the CC Radio and the Yacht Boy, except for audio quality, was much better at pulling the signals out of the noise, thanks to it's dual conversion circuitry. Don't be fooled by the Grundig name which, in the past, was German quality. The box says "Made by Grundig in People's Republic China. Perhaps the Chinese bought the Grundig name.
Great price and quality. I needed a cable to connect to the basic cable provided in my dorm room. Best Buy had cables for about $25. I went on Amazon, found this product and purchased it for less than half the Best Buy price. The cable arrived in a timely manner with free super saver shipping and it works perfect so far. I've been using it for about a month.
This compact hard drive easily fits into my laptop briefcase. It hooks up flawlessly to my laptop and easily transfers files to and fro. I am pleased with this purchase and would buy it again. I've had it several months now and it has traveled with me to and from Iraq w/o damage or defect. I recommend this drive to anyone as an inexpensive, compact, and rugged portable hard drive.
My SO is an eternal list maker but never can find the lists. I thought this would be a great birthday present since it was listed in Parade Magazine as one of the tope 10 gadgets of the year. I gave it to him and he wouldn't even open the box, so I returned it unopened. He is an techie and is closed minded to gadgets that he hasn't researched endlessly on the Internet.
I had injured my lower back and it took a week to recover. I purchased this product shortly thereafter so that I would no longer have to strain my back by slinging my laptop case over my shoulder. I've been using this product for over a month, now, and have already recognized it's durability and convenience. It is large enough for a wide screen laptop, and with enough support to protect it. When I first started using it to transport my laptop, Franklin Covey day planner, and several files, I lost my grip of the handle in the parking lot of my office. The case hit the asphalt hard and I thought for sure there would have been some damage done to my laptop. Not so - it booted right up with no problem once I got to my office. The wheels roll evenly and, overall, it feels really sturdy. I love it!
Does what it is suppose to do. No problem, reasonable price.
I was looking for a new CD player since my other one broke a while ago. Anyways, this morning I was looking in the Target Sales Paper and found this CD player coupon on it. I thought it was pretty nice, and I checked other people's review before I bought this. Like the other reviews written here, this IS a great machine. I'm loving it! The sound quality is great, nice design, and the remote is pretty nice.
We love this TV!It's connected to our DVR by HDMI and to a LG Home Theater in a Box with an optical digital cable. Great HD picture, great sound.
Pretty straight forward, i bought some microsoft points and i got the code within 5minutes. Worth the $20. it's retail price without getting out of your house. good for a lazy stoner.Take a take... &All; your worries go up in smoke.
This product is a nice idea and it "might" work fine, but I'll never know. It comes with several power plug adapters to match with your phone unit. Regretfully, none fit my cordless base. It was the actual tip of the adapter that was the problem. On the original power cord for my phone, the end of the adapter was tapered down to allow it to fit about 1/8" deeper into the back of the phone. All of the Cyberpower adapters are full diameter -so you simply can't push it in deep enough to make a good contact. I went to far as to dremel the plastic on my phone to allow the Cyperpower adapter to reach in deeper. If I then held the cord "just right" it would power up the phone, but the connection was still poor; hence unreliable. I will be returning the device.One other note; this device is much larger than it appears in the picture (to me). It's actually fairly large so make sure it's something you want sitting on your counter-top (and the bundle of wire from the wall plug).So 3 stars is the best I can do; it looks solid, but it's not going to work for me.
I bought this for my girlfriend so she could drop it in her purse and pull it out to take long exposure shots. The product smells terrible and makes anything it rubs up against smell bad. It can't be put in a purse, even when wrapped in a paper towel or something. We ended up replacing it with a gorillapod and haven't looked back.
I've owned this printer / copier/ fax / scanner for a number of years, now and have had good luck with it. No break-downs of any sort. It just works. I've enjoyed the paper feeder for multiple page faxes; I don't need to stand there and feed sheet after sheet. I can stack, start the fax, and walk away. Same for multiple page copies. I'd recommend it for low volume use. I don't use the color photo printing feature, so can't comment on color photo quality. I'd assume it's not very good, however. I have a Canon i960 color photo printer right next to this HP for my color photos.
I have read all the reviews here and posts from other BBS.I just wanted to make sure it would work with ATT Broadband.Yes, it worked easily and quickly for me. The only thing Iwasn't happy about it: it was said this modem could give mehigher speed than the one I leased from ATT, but I got thesame speed. Anyway, this is my illusion and may not reallyhappen. Another thing I wasn't happy about is ATT charged mearound $10 for replacing ATT's modem with my own, and I evenhad to drive to the office to drop off their modem and changethe Mac address.Anyway, this modem is working well now. The price is goodafter rebate and coupon.
My experience with this product was miserable. I ordered the DI-624 wireless router, DWL-G810 wireless bridge, and DWL-650 Cardbus adapter in the hopes that replacing my current 802.11b infrastructure would be easier with a single-source solution. I was very, very wrong.This product simply did not work with the DI-624 wireless router which supposedly was based on the same standards as the DWL-G810 (802.11g). After tech support recommended I install the _beta_ firmware upgrade, this device lost 1 out of every 2 packets received from the router. This after struggling with this machine for 3+ hours just to get it to connect to the router. My NetGear replacement equipment installed in 1 hour flat with equivalent components (WRT-624, WGE-101, and WG511T), instead of the 10+ hours I struggled with the D-Link products.
Know this the web site for this gaget may tell you that the radio listings information is updated every 10 minutes. That was not the case with the radio stations I tried the emarker on. The only song information I could get was &quot;information unavaiable check back in 24 hours&quot;. They dont even promise to have the information in 24 hours. This is not the fault of emarker my understanding is most radio stations only update their play lists every 24 hours. So the problem is the misleading information provided by the emarker site. Caution if you buy this product dont expect timely information from emarker.
More of a mid to lower priced macro slider, this rack works well and does not slip or have that cheap plastic feel like so many less expensive rails. I bought one for half the price and it cracked the first day while I was attempting to tighten the mount on the tripod. You can pay more for a big name model that is built like a tank, but this works very well at a more affordable price.
Even though this will show up in a search for Blackjack 2 accessories this will NOT fit in a i617 Blackjack 2! I accidentally ordered this for my new BJ2 and couldn't use it. Also, Eforcity was the merchant I got mine from and they were most unhelpful in getting me the right item. Their only solution was for me to wait 2 weeks turn around. Unacceptable for a 3 dollar item. Email they sent was also semi rude, short, and blaming. I can say that these things are very big and wouldn't stay in my ears either. Don't know why they made the ear piece so large...
I bought this mouse for my daughter. She lost the little transmitter. Logitech doesn't carry/sell replacements, so the mouse is useless. I call this poor customer/technical support.
Crucial makes good stuff tey fit right in and had it going in about 5 mins my PC runs like brand new or even better Thanks .
What's to say? It's 25' long, works well and is a very reasonable price. I ended up sending back and buying the one with an audio cable built in, however.
The printer is OK but I was hoping it would be compatible with other cameras but it isn't & will erase pictures from other cameras kinda disappointing.
This does not fit a 2004 Sante Fe with at least the Monsoon system. According to the "parts fit" and Metra's website it is suppose to fit, it only lists that one for single din. If you follow the directions and use the spacers it pushes the deck out way to far to get the bezel on. If you do not have the factory clock above the radio it may fit, I doubt it. You cannot use the spacers and you have to file off .125" of an inch of the top and more in the middle across about a 4 inch span. Otherwise it bows it down so far you would never get the deck in. I finally got it to fit proper and looks pretty good, no gaps or bows but of course the recommended wiring harness 70-7301 does not even match the factory plug nor the pin shape, I did not check fitment it further nor look at the plug prior to ordering and it seems I need the 70-2003, I partially blame myself for not checking all plug fitments. If you try it with the pocket on top, it will not even come close to fitting. I seen by the reviews other people had the same problem, one was solved with the single din kit, my single din kit did not work
This is the handiest, easiest to use video recorder. Even I can use it!It plugs into a TV or computer and the picture is very good. It slips into a pocket or purse and has 60 minutes of recording time (there is a 30 minute model too). It is lightweight and super easy. My husband loves it to and hasn't stopped using it since Father's day.
Overall, great radio for the price and very light weight to carry and the sound is wonderful. Honestly, I really enjoy this radio very much as it serves the purpose for me. However, the AM reception is not as good as I thought it would be as the FM is really good. I also enjoy SW it picks up very well as I listen to a favorite SW radio station from Texas....reception is great with just the antenna alone.
The FM transmitter produces a signal too weak to be useful. Perhaps moving the transmitter closer to the radio antenna would improve performance.
I bought this video card, installed it and had it working for a little over a year when the fan started making a loud grinding noise. Now my video has started freezing up. I'm very disappointed.
This camera takes GREAT pictures, but like others have said it drains the batteries VERY quickly. If you buy this camera it's worth buying a battery recharger. This is a really good camera!
Es un excelente producto que me da un mayor zoom al utilizarlo con mi lente nikon 70-300 mm, facil de utilizar y no le agrega mayor distorsion a la imagen.
Great system. I would recomend it. However the subwoofer will cause metal to vibrate and add unplesant tones. It comes with a warning though to keep it at least 2 feet away from electronics and monitors. Should add anything influenced by strong magnetics. Do that and everything seems OK.Good reproduction of music even my sons stuff that he says is music. Games, you can hear the crickets and feel the explosions.
I DON'T LIKE TO BE WITHOUT THESE. OUR LOCAL WALMARTS USED TO CARRY THESE BUT DON'T ANYMORE. OUR GROCERY STORE CHAINS DON'T EITHER. THEY KEEP YOUR GLASS STOVE TOP LOOKING GOOD AND ARE SCRATCH FREE. I AM SO GLAD I CAN GET THEM THROUGH AMAZON.COM
I installed this card for my custom built media center. It gives outstanding picture quality. Ihave burned tv shows recorded with beyond tv3.5 using this card. Excellent product. If anyone has any problems getting audio to play, make sure you have it hooked up to your cable input. I started out with the same problem while trying to capture audio/video from my camcorder. After hooking the cable into the tv shot, it was all good. Will buy again.
Excellent performance in both playback and recording, with reasonable interface for programming. Only downside is that I have been unable to program it on a couple of "universal remotes".
Great product... Doesn't work with I-phone but has a small footprint and great sound. A plus is the night light on the sounds. It's very useful and good looking too...
Everything we expected and more. We love the picture especially the nature shows.the underwater colors are unbelievable.I watch only HD chanels now.
I HAVE HAD MINE FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND REALLY LIKE IT. MY KIDS LOVE TO WATCH MOVIES WHEN WE GO OUT OF TOWN IN THE CAR. KEEPS THEM QUIET!I'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WITH MINE.
So far so good. I am happy with its performance. Its a good deal for its price.
when you see 'Outdoor Antenna' on the Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna package, or that you can't put this together. If I can do it, anyone can.I mounted the antenna on a tripod in the corner of the living room, which has two windows. I faced it the right way, and voila! the two channels that previously showed 'no signal' came in clear as a bell. Maybe I would receive more channels if it was on the roof, but I'm happy with the ones I have.I also bought the Belkin PureAV AV21300-25-25 foot RF Coaxial Video Cable and connected it to theHDTV box.Excellent product.
I have had several other Cannon camera products in the past, and decided that I would like to have something smaller that I could stick in my purse. It's a very cute little camera and I think it will do what I need it to do, but it is taking me alot longer to learn how to work it than I thought it would. But I am certainly the kind of person that just likes to point and shoot. There is one other thing that you should be aware of when purchasing this camera.The memory card that comes with the camera only hold about twelve pictures. So when you purchase this camera, purchase a memory card at the same time. Wish I knew this information before I bought the camera, because I received it just before leaving on vacation and didn't bother to get another memory card and was shock to realize that after twelve picture my memory card was full.
It'a OK, about what I expected. Plastic won't last in the Kansas heat & sun! I ordered one and was billed and paid for two. Cost me because I had to pay the return shipping cost. Summary; my bad experience cost me!
I HAVE LOOKED AT AND TRIED OUT MANY DIFFERENT CAMERA BAGS FROM VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS. THE LOWEPRO REZO 50 CAMERA BAG IS THE ONLY ONE I'VE FOUND THAT SEEMS TO BE JUST THE CORRECT SIZE FOR MY 12 MEGAPIXEL 5X OPTICAL ZOOM KODAK Z1285 CAMERA WITH THE POP-UP SUNSHADE I ADDED FOR THE LCD SCREEN AND ALSO NORMAL ACCESSORIES (SPARE BATTERIES, EXTRA MEMORY CARDS, AND THE MINI USB TO STANDARD USB TRANSFER CABLE). I TRIED IT OUT AT A LOCAL STORE BEFORE ORDERING IT FROM AMAZON.COM (AMAZON.COM WAS CHEAPER). THIS BAG ALSO HAS THE BEST CAMERA BAG BELT CLIP THAT I'VE EVER SEEN, AND AN OPTIONAL-USE SHOULDER STRAP IS INCLUDED. I WOULD GIVE THE REZO 50 FIVE STARS BUT I'M NOT SURE HOW DURABLE IT WILL BE.
I have been teaching math for a few years and have had more trouble with sharpeners than students. I was going through several sharpeners a year. I was comfortable spending 20is dollars at Wal-Mart(where America shops for value). I was getting about 6 months out of each sharpener. This Boston School Pro is much better. While more expensive, it has lasted 2 and a half years. I have had trouble getting new blades and feel that I will never, I end up saving money in the long run. I was spending $60 plus every two and a half years and now spend $30 every two and a half. If Texas will get it's act together and give teachers the raise they were talking about I might be able to cover my pencil sharpener budget.
Previous to this model, I had the Coolpix S1 and the Coolpix 800. Overall, I do not see much of an improvement over my Coolpix 800 camera. The P2 has some positives with more additional features and flexibility.I am frustrated with the Wifi. I have spent over 3 days working with getting it setup on my network. I am a very knowledgeable computer/network person but, find this frustrating. The Wifi seems to be a waste of money. I have thought about returning it a couple of times and exchanging it for the Kodak Wifi. The Kodak Wifi is supposed to be much easier to work with. With the Nikon you need to hook it up to the computer and upload profiles to the Nikon which is a real hassle.An update to my review. Nikon has an 800 number for tech support regarding wireless. They helped me setup the camera so, that it can work with my network some of the time.
Hi I have tried the scanner for about one day (all the day) and decided to return it before the return policy vanish may be the picture quality is so good despite the lacking of the demoire removal feature that is not enough at the software and we can scan three dimensions objects and this is a bonus and we can create a very good resolution and zooming with the hardware without the need for the interpolation and is very controlled resolution and paper size for me i had a smudge or spot of colour in the internal glass so it made me a good plea and reason in front of the dealer to return the product the 1200 dpi are so plentiful and when we come to the bad at this scanner there are lots from the hardware the very big size of the scanner may become unacceptable but some could say it will have a good strong and lasting chassis for that and the second is the the lamp take much time to warm up and you could have to stay and stay and become bored as the warming of the lamp is done with every picture and even with every preview of the picture so when you press the scan or the preview button do not expect your order to be executed immediately but you have to stay and thing of something else until the lamp warms up and also i had bad sound seems the sound of something breaking each time the scanner lamp reach the bottom of the scanner during scanning and the sound was noticed by also my relatives as mother and sister and and they said what is this bad sound and bad scanner and your choice is wrong and when we come to the software the bundle is horrible bundle and the hp site do not permit us to download the software or the updates if any (i do not think any , they forgot this product) directely but they give cd with charge for those with credit cards and live in Us or Canada or UK only as i think so do not expect near update for the software and the software is horrible as i have to relaunch the software for every single scan and wait the lamp to warm up and the launch of software is slow although i got fast machine over 1000 mhz in speed so it is non practical and you will get bored easily and the descreening option is not sufficient and sould be activated at every single scan and the twain driver that come with the scanner halts and hangs many times inside the applications when i tried to import the photos within them and to bypass the very very very slow bundle of the scanner and the relaunching of the software for every single scan so the twain driver is very bad and will not solve and problems and you will get error messages as kernel 32 error and no pic will appear at many times you will try to import the photos within any application( got error messages in windows me ) so the conclusion is that the bad software bundle will make you so bored and will cause the scanner at all to become so boring and stupid and unpractical and the operation of the scanner for muliple scans will cause you to be very nervous and hate it so i do not recommend it and recommend canon for the breeze and user friendly and exciting and neat and comfortable software bundle as now i have canon canoscan n670u and very comfortable despite the resolution of 600 dpi but so so satisfied with the software and the twain driver of it
All I can say is that I put it in my laptop and it works so far. Its a battery, what more can a say?
Drives my center channel on my 5.1 surround system in my office I have at home makes watching everything on the big monitors more enjoyable
YES.It IS a GREAT ADAPTOR because I have put it on my Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ30 and take a few shots.All are perfect.If I compare this adaptor with lenses costing much more, it makes a very good job.Phoenix makes a "Perfect" fish eye lens adapter for a few dollars.
The Nuvi 360 is a great product! The zoom in and out features are great! The street names are accurate and helpful. The only drawback is that it does not have all locations accurate. I was unable to locate a particular department store in Columbus, OH, which has been there for over 5 years. Also, when I followed its directions to a local car wash, I ended up in a caldesack. Directions to specific addresses that I've entered manually have always been accurate.
This is an outstanding piece of equipment. You plug it in, it works without any issues, looks great, takes up hardly any space on the desk. My only regret is now I wish I had gotten the model with 7 USB ports!
I have owned it for a couple of weeks now. So far no issues with any of the items that came with the kit. Definitely good value for money.
This motherboard has been working flawlessly in my primary computer with a core 2 quad and 8GB of ram.
I bought the SLR Camera Holster. Its an awesome product. Exactly what I wanted! It shipped amazingly fast. I will most defiantly order from them again.
I've had good luck with Toshiba electronics in the past so I bought this DVD player. It's a good basic model. Very easy to set up and I liked the remote too. I was pleased to discover that I can have both my VCR and DVD plugged into my TV simultaneously, which was a concern before I bought this since I record some shows. In my opinion, you don't have to spend the extra $$$ for the 3109 model unless you want the double disc feature.
This bag is easy to carry and well padded, but...... The printer fits in the bag nicely,but leaves precious little room for the camera, power supply, manuals and other accessories without jamming them in.Dave
I purchased this cover for use with my Blackberry Pearl phone. I always keep a cover on it because I drop it on the ground about two times a week. This cover does a good job of protecting the phone from breaking when it hits the cement.My phone is black, so the translucent pink tone gives it a unique look. The only down side is that it does slip around in my car as I drive around. The rubber-like cases stick better to your car's console but they are hard to throw in your pocket or purse because of their inability to slide in easily. That's the trade-off.This cover also fits well and is easy to snap on into place.
I did alot of research before I decided to go with the DLO Transpod. I must say that I am very impressed with it. I have just received this product - it took 2 minutes to install into my Toyota 4Runner's cigarette lighter and plays my video IPod with excellent sound. It's great to have 30gigs of my music in my car and what's more, I can download all the Podcasts I want and I no longer have to listen to the drivel on commercial radio.With that said, the one drawback I can see immediately is that the unit is a little unstable on the lighter jack but it means that I have to be careful when I drive and I am happy to live with that. With a stick shift, I could not have used the Transpod, with an automatic I just have to learn not to keep my hand on the gear shift and I can easily do that for the benefit of having the my IPod music in the car instead of a all my CDs.This looks like an excellent product and I would recommend it to anyone and I will be buying a new unit for my wife's car once I have road tested mine.
I purchased this remote mainly for taking low light photographs from a tripod without inducing any camera shake.[+] It was more convenient for me than setting the timer, for the extended exposures where I didn't want to have to touch the camera to reset it back to timer mode.[-] But at the same time there was definitely a number of times where I pressed that little remote button and nothing happened. It could have been a number of things, but it was frustrating none the less.[-/+] I purchased this product in a store (authorised Nikon Retailer) and it DID NOT come with any sort of instructions. It came with a very handy little strap pouch to safely store the remote close at hand, but there were no instructions what so ever. This has to have been a Nikon decision (a bizarre one at that) but at the same time, there is only 1 button, and your camera's instruction manual will tell you as much as you need to know about wireless/remote releases.I do still continue to use the remote but I can't definitively say that I would purchase it again, or recommend it to someone else. For me, it's a matter of convenience for those types of shots that I purchased it for. It would just be super helpful if the camera (D70s) and the remote didn't have communication issues.
This is my first tripod head that isn't a Wal-Mart special. I was initially very impressed with how large and solid this ball head is. After using it for a while I don't think I like the round camera mount. I've had to adjust it to hold as tightly as possible to keep it from turning when I turn my camera to a verical (portrait) orientation with a long lens. It does (just barely) keep the camera from slipping with the lenses I currently have. I don't have a really big lens (ala 70-200 f2.8) but I question whether it would hold the camera mount from slipping when turned on edge.Also, when turning it to portrait oriention I have to stop and think "righty - tighty, lefty loosey" or the camera unscrews itself from the round tripod mount.I did give it 4 stars because when used in the landscape mode it is very solid and holds well.
I'm still not received my product so far and I've totally forgot that I made this order. Please help...
I would surely wait until they have this thing working, or get ready for hours on the phone. I have three different computers, so its not the computer, its either thier software or unit.This is my letter to Apple:I cannot begin to convey the frustration I have encountered with your company this past week. Over the past two days I have been on hold and spoke to a total of seven techs, non of which could solve my problem.Bought an I-POD mini directly from you, had it engraved, waited a month, received it yesterday.Have been on the phone to customer service 4 times for 4 hours and 7 different techs (once being hung up on after an hour on hold). After all that, my final answer was, &quot;send an email to iTunes&quot;. (I did receive a reply from Itunes, they said contact Apple technical support again, and they have no voice technical assistance).After 4 hours on the phone, reloading software, downloading software from websites, resetting the unit twice, trying different computers, my answer and solution is &quot;send an email to iTunes? You got to be kidding?My names is XXXXXX(age 46), my serial number is U2XXXXXXXX. Now I have to wait at least another 24-72 hours for a response from i Tunes, this is poor customer service to say the least.I know this is wrong, I called customer technical service again, this time for one hour and fifteen minutes, I just asked can I just send this back. &quot;NO&quot; You will be charged a restocking fee. &quot;Maybe its not defective&quot; &quot;I will talk to an engineer and call you back some time next week&quot; (I guess I am suppose to wait by my phone?)You know, I really don't care about the restocking fee, even the total cost of the ipod. My time is for exceeded $300. At this point I am just ready to throw it in the trash. I bought it from Apple for $250, downloaded 60 songs at $60 dollars, but to be treated like this is not excusable. What it has shown me is that you service is terrible and there is no respect for my hours and hours of time. What seems to be more important is putting me and your new product through test after test that you should have done before sending out the product.There is no way I would ever buy another Apple product or buy your stock (foolishly believing that you may have a good product and service with iTunes and ipod). (By a dell, sony, etc., there is no hours and hours of hold times and &quot;we will call you back next week&quot;)If you cannot resolve the technical issues with this, I will charge back my credit card for the purchase and you can tell me where to ship the unit back to. If not, I'll take the three hundred dollar hit and spread the word to other potential customers and stay away for life. I have kept a copy of this request and this terrible service for my credit card provider also.Signed,XXXXXXAfter all these hours and money and time I have invested, could not someone at least call me?
I purchased this power cord in March and it worked well at first, but within a couple of months the connection became loose. I had to hold it with my hand where it connected to my computer to get the cord to power my laptop. After examining the cord I noticed that the 'male' part of the cord was very loose. It refused to work altogether by July and I had to order a different cord as a replacement. Not too happy with the quality here, but as I said, you get what you pay for.
Subwoofers enchance any tv/movie watching experience at home but the Hsu subwoofer in particular is superb. No distortion, not overly sensitive but it still picks up the deep sounds you want to capture in your living room. I'm impressed by the subtleties it eminates; it picks up bass beautifully in parts of movies I've been watching all my life and didn't know had this undertone. I'm not an audiophile at all and not a tech, gadget, or entertainment system wizard by any means but I can't go back to watching movies at home without my Hsu sub now!
Purchased this floor lamp for my aunt who needed an adjustable arm floor lamp. My aunt loves it!
These headphones just blew me away a day after I started trying them. Initially they sounded not so impressive, but after listening for a day or so, they started sounding unbelievably good. Maybe the speakers needed to break in or something. I know this sounds crazy, but it sounds like someone is playing right in your brain. It seems like you can actually discern the relative positioning of the different instruments on the stage and nowhere is this more apparent than when listening to classical music.The E3C comes with three kinds of sleeves -- the foam one gives the best fit but I kind of liked the clear rubber foams which seemed to give me a good fit. The foam ones are yellow in color and look a little weird.The only issue (if you might call it that) is that if you have badly ripped or distorted music, the deficiencies are going to be more apparent.The customer service from Shure is excellent too. My headphone edges cracked -- I must have rolled over when sleeping and broken it. On calling shure, they asked to me to send it over. After "FedEx"ing my damaged set in, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a brand new E3C in about a week. Since I had been used to these headphones, I just couldn't listen through my other headphones during this week.All in all, you should be able to get this on amazon for about $120 or less and its worth it. Shure has released an E4C which will break the bank a little bit more -- although I haven't tried it out, you should probably go for that if you can afford it.
I read all the reviews for cable TV tools and choose the Paladin 4910. This kit works great and contains eveything you need including the flaring tool. I was having trouble with my cable TV service and found twist type connectors behind the plates on the wall. When I switched them out to compression fitting the cable signal and picture quality improved dramatically. This tool saved me a service call to the cable company. I am a DIY person and think that it is a useful tool to have around to fix or make cables for a reasonable price.
The Philips Photo Frame is an excellent device. Some have commented on it's deficient instructions - so true. But if you are reasonably comfortable with digital devices, this photo frame is excellent. The clarity of the pictures and the slide show format are excellent. The frame will hold about 110 pictures without an additional memory card. Because we had about 200 pictures to put in the frame, we added a memory card - hard to get any smaller than 1 GB and now the frame will hold 10,000 pictures - obviously overkill, but couldn't be helped. If you can pre-compress your pictures to about 100 KBytes, it will make the installation process go more quickly. We gave two of these frames as presents (pre-loaded with pictures) and everybody was extremely happy.
I love the idea of the item. I have been refilling my ink cartridges for my canon printer for along time. I bought these 2 kits for the two office I work in. I refilled the cartridges for the 8500 HP and the 8600 HP just fine. I spent the last week trying to figure out how to reset the chip in the cartridge 940XL so that the printer will let us print with the refilled cartridge. It will not read the cartridge as full and therefore I get an error message EVERY TIME HELP!! Any special tools I need to know about or something.
I was wavering in deciding whether to purchase the smaller FL-36 or the FL-50, but after reading many reviews of satisfied customers for both flashes, I went with the FL-50 because of its longer range, more powerful and the refresh rate between flashes. Even with fresh rechargeable batteries, there can still be a few seconds of lag time between shots and a shot can be missed. So, I am glad I purchased the FL-50, because I think I would have been disappointed with the longer refresh rate on the FL-36. The FL-50 is a larger flash unit than the FL-36 but it pairs up nicely on my Olympus E-500 with or without the flash bracket. The FL-50 makes a great strobe light on a lightstand with an umbrella, too, for a small portable lighting set-up. Highly recommend this flash for its TTL flash ability, high quality fit and finish, and flawless operation. There is a small learning curve for newbies, so don't be intimidated when reading the manual. It is so powerful in small settings, that I definitely have to use a diffuser so as not to create shadows. Found a YOU TUBE example of how to make your own diffuser out of soft white foam paper you get at craft stores and it works great for less than a dollar to make yourself.
I recently bought an Altec Lansing FX4021 2.1 powered audio speaker system. The speaker system was easy to put together and sounds great. It gives a great sound for a relatively low price. I'm happy I purchased it.
While this worked, it was difficult to use. only lasted for 6 months then it died. total waste of time and money.
I would have given it a "5 star" rating except I could never get it to playback store bought DVD's in DD 5.1 or DTS 5.1.But... I have made over 100 DVD+/R recordings and they all play back perfectly in DD 2.0. Most receivers will allow DD prologic I or II and DTS neo:mode for playback in surround. I made them mostly for my laptop for traveling which I only listen to via stereo headphones anyway. I also recorded many NFL games in HD during the course of the season (DVD+/RW) and even at the M3 recording level they were dooable - all erased just fine for the following weeks games. I would reccomend only an M1, M2 or M2x for anything you want at DVD quality. it starts with the source - I only record HD source material and a few items from my camcoder. The better the source - the better the final product. I use the Phillips DVD+/R blanks exclusively.........
You can hold this great camera with one hand (preferably your right) and run through all the functions. Take pictures, delete one or all. See all shots in a contact sheet format or just one shot. Three resolutions to chose from. Great zoom & Macro focus.Even though one person said it is too heavy and it's the size of a paperback book, I have big hands and found quite comfortable to use.I like the split action as it does make it easier to shoot over crouds.Keyspan does make a USB cable that fits the jack on the camera to go with a Mac.The only bummer I found is that when I bought the camera I was running OS 9.1 and it was great. Now i'm running "Tiger" OS 10.4.1 & no one has software to support that operating system. Now when I download images from the camera I have to restart in the old OS 9 system to use PhotoWise.Yes I know I have to buy a USB or a Firewire reader and i'm asking Santa for that!Even an idiot can operate this cool camera. It's too bad Agfa doesn't make it any more. You can find one online if you search hard enough (try Ebay) but it will still cost you $600.I don't need to upgrade to any fancier digital, this one rocks!
After about 2.5 years with my zv5000 series laptop I began having charging problems. I bought a new battery but it only increased how long I could be without the cord if I could get it charged. I went to some forums and talked to a friend at work who happened to have a similar model with the same issue. It appears if you move it around, the jack develops cracks around the solder joint at the motherboard. I found a guy in Michigan who can fix it for roughly $200 but I need to give up the PC for a week or so, backing up data would be must, security another concern, etc. I happened across a docking station at work for one of our laptops and it charged the battery via the connection port. Some time passed and a mail from HP confirmed what I thought so I bought one. Imagine my disappointment when the connector was too large. My zv5000 series has a small port, no number just a PC icon, on the right side of the keyboard. The xb2000 has a large connector on an extendable cable. It has a number 2 with a PC icon on it. The guy I bought from was able to hook me up with the proper adapter and I'm charging the battery via the docking station. I don't know where he found it because I couldn't, even at HP.com. I must not have looked hard enough! So far it's great. The arrangement is a little awkward due to the size of the xb2000 but tolerable. The laptop slides down into the station which covers up most of the touchpad and left/right mouse buttons. I can ease it back out a little and use the touchpad and buttons or a separately purchased wireless mouse/dongle I had for it. I haven't used the included keyboard and mouse yet.I marked it as 4-star because they should include the adapter(s) for something like this. Luckily, I'd purchased a second charging cord for the laptop so power cords aren't an issue. I think it saved me some money over the repair cost and it also gave me back my laptop. It was a real trick trying to get it to charge prior to the docking station purchase.
After exhausting research and sound testing, I purchased speakers, only recently, for the Nano (perhaps the best available portable speakers now, Altec-Lansing InMotion IM7) and the new improved, second generation Nano will not securely fit into the dock of these beautiful speakers! Why did Apple feel the need to move the docking and headphone jacks? Whatever happened to backwards compatability in electronics? The Nano will fit but only if you don't use the supplied Nano adapter which holds it snug in it's dock. It will now have to sit loosely while docked and so there goes my portability with this system and lose one of it's many/best features that made the IM7 a solid choice over the Bose and the Apple Hi-Fi. I hope Altec dsigns a new adapter for this generation Nano. I suppose I have to buy new Apple speakers/Dock made just for this unit. That is until the 3rd generation of Nano comes along that won't fit in the second generation designed speaker/dock accessories. What a joke! I am in the process of trying to cancel my order for the Nano before they engrave it. Originally I wanted the Sandisk Sansa e270 because it had more memory, bigger screen, will play video and pictures, not to mention FM radio and additional 2GB storage via SD memory disk and easy user battery change. It was also considerably cheaper. But... It would only play on my InMotion speakers by using the aux in cable... so I balked on the Sansa opting for the Nano's docking ability instead. So much for that. Goodbye Nano, Hello Sansa.
I am a novice when it comes to understanding computers and its related jargon, however, I do find them fun to use. The Epson 1240U Photo very definitely falls into the &quot;fun&quot; category. It was simple to set-up and the directions in the documentation could not have made it easier. I sanned my first picture within a short time after receiving the scanner. I scanned some slides the next day. One was printed and given to my daughter as it was a photo of her first haircut. Although I have had the scanner for a couple of weeks I am only scratching the surface. I've saved copies to floppies and just yesterday burned a CD-R. My intent is to archive several hundred slides and photos on CD's before the pictures totally deteriorate. The lack of an on/off switch, although not a problem, just makes it necessary to go through the process of unplugging the scanner. This is not a real problem in that the 1240U has a sleep mode and doesn't require unplugging until I am turning the whole system off. I am sure there are better and more expensive scanners, but this fits my bill. Also, the price from ... was better than any retailer or internet price. What else can be said, price and performance are almost perfect for the novice like me.
This is a perfect portable stand for the iPad. It folds up easy, works perfectly, and is super cheap. You should buy it just to have it.
Easy to install. Very bright at night. Great flood light effect with the ultra bright white light. I would recomend this if you are looking for a great set of lights.
I just want to point out that Legend Cx don't use the SiRF chip as it says under product description.
PROSgreat screen resolutionexcellent sound quality with my vmoda bass freq earphonesnice video format supportMTP with XP is easy for plug and playexcellent value for 180-220 price rangeCONSthicknesseasily scratchedlack of ac cordno ac3 audioMTP is not as good as mass storage devicetouchpad isnt as intuitive as clickwheelThis player is really nice. the overall look and feel is impressive. one thing to note, most zvm's are shipped with a protective clear screen on top of the lcd - these sell for $10+ on creative's site, so leave it on unless you plan on getting an invisible shield or skin from bse. the screen and black finish scratch very easily even with careful use, but that goes for any mp3 player on the market.I would strongly recommend updating the firmware to the most recent, it is more stable as mine was freezing up when i first got it. However, i think xp and the mtp protocol are culprits as well.video: the divx support is great. although many movies are encoded with ac3 audio, you can process just the audio of the avi so that it has mp3 audio in pretty short time. many of my converted movies went straight on with no problem. This is such a bonus to ipods and having to re-encode vid's with videora.audio: the playlisting is kinda quirky, as it ignores directory structures and file names and follows info on the id3 tag exclusively (opposite if the zen micro). thus tagging your entire library becomes important. on the fly playlist creation isnt as good as ipod's. the sound quality is excellent - tho i do recommend better headphones.other features: photos, fm radio, recording are all very decent.. customized wallpapers is a great option.Usability - i would give the Ipod a slight edge here, as the touch pad is a bit too sensitive and not quite as "natural" as the clickwheel. the ui experience is great and pretty much the same as apples' (who stole it!).Software: I havent installed any of the software. I use XP SP2 with windows media 11 and media monkey for managing my music and windows explorer to drop in videos.Overall, i give it a 4 star b/c it no longer ships with an AC cord, the dongle piece is a PITB to have to carry around, and the lack of ac3 support.accessories that are a must: ac charger, usb cord (w/o the dongle), some type of skin, better headphones.the Zen Vision M is the best PMP/MP3 player on the market today... get the 60gb if u want more space....
For those not wanting to spend $300 on multiple DVD players, this little single unit is the proverbial sh*t. Set up took all of 2 minutes and then I was into my first DVD. Gorgeous picture, intuitive functions and a complete remote round out this fine example of a single player unit. Couldn't be happier. Bonus... it plays jpeg picture CD's... which to a digital photo happy family like us, is awesome.
I really tried to like this webcam, but it's just too finicky. For instance, everytime my ISP flickers and I wind up with a new IP address, the camera has to be restarted. I'm sure there's a work-around, but I cannot stomach the thought of even 1 more minute on the phone with the Linksys support folks this year (they're nice enough though).The image quality is not great, and the focus ring is a joke. There is of course no automatic iris adjustment, so while it's set to record comings and goings through the front door, there's an amazing sunburst effect on the recording anytime anyone opens the door. Also, it needs full ambient light to see anything, so I basically need to leave the foyer lights on 24-7 to make it useful.I had planned on using 3 of these to monitor all the entryways, but I think it's just not practical.
I purchased this to use with my laptop when we travel. I have a Dell Vostro 1500. It worked great on our first trip with it. As I researched these, I saw reviews that complained of fan noise, or mentioned that the power supply would get hot. I never heard the fan over the truck noise, and the power supply barely got warm - not until near the end of our 3 hour drive and pretty much steady use for that 3 hours. Even then, it only got warm, not hot. This is a great little helper for your mobile office.
The Linksys VPN Router gets the best results when you use one on each end, up to 40 tunnels. It took me 20 minutes per router to set up and make a permanent VPN connection. I did get one bad router. Each router must have exactly the same settings (That is what makes a VPN). On one router installation, I couldn't get a VPN connection. After checking the log, I found that there was a Crypto Sub-System error on that unit that prevented it from operating properly. I returned the defective unit and received a good one. With a properly configured VPN, there is no reason for IP forwarding or using the DMZ application. A Microsoft Domain controller, A Unix server, a main frame, 40 PCs, and several print servers are working together like they were in the same office. Linksys did a great job with this device. If you experience problems, it is likely to be your settings. Afterall, VPN is a rigid security application.
LOVE the Zune! Better than iPod, (iTunes is an abomination).Works great, holds 30 GB and I use it every day. Buy this and you won't regret it. (just PLEASE don't buy the MSFT Zune car kit, it too is an abomination).I use the Belkin car kit(holder is GREAT but FM TUNER IS A WASTE) along with a FM booster and love that too.
This TLZ 10 camera bag is a perfect fit for thePanasonic Lumix DMC-G1 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Lumix G Vario 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens (Black)as well as for the older Minolta A2 and A200 cameras. It is probably a bit short for thePanasonic DMC-GH1 12MP Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 1080p HD Videodue to the longer 14-140mm lens that ships with the GH1.The TLZ 10 bag is smaller than theLowepro Topload Zoom Mini Camera Bag (Black). In addition, it has two pouches inside the front pocket that conveniently hold extra batteries and memory cards. The TLZ Mini lacks these pouches but does have a somewhat larger front pocket than the TLZ 10.
Other than the sound cutting out from normal cell phone interference, these are great. The sound comes back instantly,wish that could be eliminated. These are still the best of all brands I tried.
This item is a must for anyone who wants a solid workout player. It is especially good with a Mac and iTunes but I am sure it works as well on a PC. The only downside is the headphones (but who packages good headphones with a sport player anyway.) I swapped mine out for a pair of Shure E2 earphones ( I think they are the best for the price, E5's are probably better but so expensive.) The Rio has great features and I love being able to customize the EQ settings. LCD is perfect, nice and big. Can't ask for more in the price range for a flash based player. I added a 256MB SD card and now have more than enough room for all the music I could want in a day.
Having invested your hard-earned cash in a home cinema projector, you might be thinking twice about whether or not you need a projector screen. Well, don't think about it anymore. You simply cannot realize your projector's full potential without a projector screen. Some people "make do" (using a wall instead). While the result is somewhat passable on a wall (depending on the quality of your projector) the difference between a wall and a projector screen is night and day.When Best Buy wanted to sell me a "cine grey" screen for $2,500, I wondered if the Elite screen would be sub-standard in some way. I can tell you that it isn't. There's a difference between a wall and a white screen and the difference is worth paying for. The same is true with the difference between a white screen and a high quality cine-grey screen. Once you reach this level of quality, the law of diminishing returns applies. That is, you do not continue to get dollar-for-dollar value the more you spend.This Elite screen is simply awesome. It is incredibly well made and solid. All interconnecting parts are made of anodized aluminum or steel - no plastic in sight. The surround is almost 3" thick and has a beautiful black velour covering that is 100% light absorbing. The 1.0 gain cine-grey screen is also very high quality and is tensioned across the frame for complete uniformity. The screen took about 30 minutes to assemble and about another 20 minutes to hang it on the wall. All parts needed are included.I painted my home theater in a high quality "grey brick" color which is also light absorbing (Valspar premium egg-shell). The Elite screen looks awesome on the wall and the image quality is nothing short of amazing. Colors are vibrant, sharp and crystal clear. What's amazing to me is the price. Frankly, knowing no better, I would've paid a lot more for this screen (I paid $468 from Amazon at the time of sale). At the original price of $800, this screen is still worth every cent. As a sub $500 screen it's almost embarrassing to pay so little to get so much.
Not worth the money. The signal is really weak!! Sound quality not so good, don't waste your money.
I bought this when I got my new computer a few years ago. I leave it in place as a surge protector only, since it does nothing else. The least blink or brownout in the power and my computer is off. It's easy enough to use, but it just quit functioning one day, quietly and with no warning. Since I didn't test it initially, I'm not 100 percent sure whether it ever functioned properly. An uninterruptable power supply needs to be reliable, or it has no real value. Next time, I'll buy an APC and check the reviews carefully before choosing a unit.
I've used several of the MS Optical Intellimouse for years so when my old one finally became gunked up beyond reason I didn't hesitate to replace it with a new one. Unfortunately, the newly minted versions have a different scroll wheel design. Instead of operating smoothly with just a slight "bumpy" feel for each increment, the scroll wheel now feels loose and it rattles in operation. I thought I'd received a defective unit and exchanged it -- but the exchange Intellimouse was just the same. It works fine, but it's unpleasant and annoying to use. I'll probably replace it with a Logitech mouse before too much longer.
This player was bought by me when I was desperate for a personal CD player when I was taking a road-trip to California.*Sound Quality*The sound quality on the D-FJ200 is amazing, it is crystal clear, and it sounds like the person is right next to you singing.*FM/AM Radio*The radio on this pers. player is pretty good, with some stations coming in excellent and some coming in unlegible.*TV*The TV band on this is excellent. This is the first higher-end CD player that I saw that had this and it made a good first impression on me.*Weather Band*The weather band on mine is very poor, with no "stations" coming in. All I get when I turn to this is fuzz.*Presets, Memory Settings*Setting presets is very confusing on this Sony. You have to change the player to a whole different mode to even set them.*Bass*The sound setting on the player is very excellent. Songs that need high bass get high bass. Songs that need low bass get low bass.*G Protection*This is Sony's word for skip protection. It is good.*Remote*The remote on this player is the best of the best. It has all the functions you need if you are using a remote, including hold, volume, tuning, rewind/fast forward, and skip.*Hold*The hold function on this player works flawlessly. You can set it so that if hold is on and you accidently push a button, it will automatiacally turn the unit off, minimizing battery waste.*Included Headphones*The included headphones with this product are average, not the best, but definately not the worst I've seen LOL.*I Don't Like...*that whenever you close the CD door the product turns on the CD player function.*Overall*This product is average. If you are looking for a back-up player, like if your iPod is in the shop and you are desperate for music, this is for you. But, if you are expecting this to replace any mp3 player you will need: no.Last Word:Only if you are desperate get this player.
I love my new charger. It is much sturdier than the original charger that came with the product. It was cheaper as well then in store and on the palmone web site.
I usually purchase from independent dealers, but this one from Amazon was much better than my recent purchases. I got the shipping for free, and I still got the product in LESS than a WEEK!
The unit comes with a very thin flimsy FM antenna wire and the antenna jack is a very tight fitting RCA-like jack but no other RCA jacks will fit or work on it so I can't get other antennas to work. My ancient $10 handheld transistor radio gets better reception.
when you buy something like a GPS, buying a replacement plan or something to protect it for the first year is absolutely one of the best things that you can do.
Purchased two of the white BoxWave cables ( fulfilled by Amazon ). Both work for charging and sync. Tested on an iPad4 and iPod Touch using a three OSX platforms as well as two WinTel. I use a "cheater" cable on my WinTel platforms to fool the iPad the iPad into charging.Also worked with the iPad wall charger.
By the way, Staples has it for $29. 7/25/04I'm very happy with this purchase. It replaced a 16 year old Code-A-Phone microtape unit. Sound quality of this AT&T; is better than the tape unit. Three mailbox feature is neat and the ability to move messages among mailboxes is super handy for moving old messages to a different mailbox so they will not clutter up your incoming mailbox. Setup is super easy using just two buttons Setup and Skip. Hold Setup Button down for 3 seconds and voice prompt will appear to walk you through the setup process. Monmentarily press Setup to index to the next setup parameter or press Skip to change the parameter value.I have the answers to some of the complains from older reviews.1) Can only record greeting after 20 second. The reason is the machine does not allow you to record your greeting if you're in Setup mode. 1st select your outgoing message A, B, or C (A0 is for announce only). Press Stop to exit Setup. Now you can record immediately.2) Static at end of outgoing message. If you release the record button abruptly, then the sensitive microphone will pick it up as static. Solution to that is to release the record button gently. It's true that the it will take some practice to record a good outgoing message. The main thing is to find the ideal distance from the mic and speak in even tones.3) Lack of caller ID display. I wish it has that too, but I guess then the cost would go up. This feature is really not needed because most phones have caller IDs anyway. What? You don't have caller ID on your phone???4) I read reviews on the AT&T; 1719 that it reverts to announce only mode after a power failure. I tested that feature by unplugging the power cord from the unit and I'm happy to say that the 1726 worked perfect. All my messages were saved and the machine is still able to pickup phone calls and record messages.I have not use the remote feature yet so I can't comment on it. I've only have this unit for about a week and so far I'm very happy with it. The only wish I had is for it to use standard flash memory cards to store messages. That way it would be a true replacement for a tape unit. Maybe future generations will have that...
This is real solid and will stand up to a lot of years of use I would recommend this scope to any one . .
I just bought this DVD - the first we've owned. It is very attractive and easy to use. Produces great images. I use it for regular DVDs as well as my self-generated DVDs. Images and sound are very good.
I was concerned about how cheap this wire was but went ahead anyway. It works perfectly and is a lot more rugged than I expected. You simply can't beat the price and value for a 100' cable.
I had burned about 20 disc (archival for DVD player) before I tried one of them in a DVD player, rather than my computer. Unfortunately, it would not play in any of the 3 players I tried, each of which was a different manufacturer. I had used too many to try returning them at that point. Burn rate was 100%(2 stars for that), no coasters at all, but my purpose was not served.
This is a very nice patch cable and it provides everything i need in such a cable. It is well made and performs flawlessly.
so the product got here on time, had a suprisingly large amount of charge already on it compared to other blutooth items ive purchased and works wondefully so far.The downside was that, there are a few dings and scraped on the package frsh out of the box. While, its not something im going to send the product back over, and its on the edges, not on the surface or anything like that, I'm just a little upset when a product comes with cosmetic defections right out of the box. Someone at Logitech probably needs to make sure their employees in charge of this type of thing should be doing their job a little bit better
You can put only your digital cam, not enough space for your reserve batteries.. After 2 months the writing "cannon powershot" in front of the case will be ereased..
I'm amazed by some of the negative reviews on this camera. The FM3a is a fully manual camera. While it does take batteries, it's intended to be completely usable with no batteries. I can't think of another 35mm camera with all these features that will still work at all shutter speeds if the batteries die.This is a camera for photographers, not those shooting film on the weekends. Compared to moderm cameras, it is not as user friendly, it does not have a lighted viewfinder, and yes, it can be hard to operate in the dark. If you want to use a film camera in the dark, get a used Nikon N80 or some other electronic body.This is a classic camera, which will be appreciated most by people who have used and loved the classic Nikon film cameras. I applaud Nikon for having the guts to bring this camera to market in the digital age. Bravo, and well done!
Everything you need to install your wired network. Everything worked great and descent tool quality for occasional use. This is stranded cable so it is easy to pull and will not break as easily with movement.
Well, It's just like any other Category 5 Ethernet cable, I needed it due to my router ones being too short, So I had to get a 25 foot one. It looks like it'll last a while before needing to replace, Cheap in price, I fealt it was a good buy. :)
I must be lucky. I have the white unit in my kitchen and it has worked flawlessly for almost a year now. It has beautiful color as all PanaBlack tubes do. I consider it the perfect size for the kitchen. It is not big enough for your main tv, but that is not what it is designed for. Very satisfied with mine.
I bought this because it supports 50/60HZ and a wider range of voltages--it does a good job for duty in the US and Japan.On the downside, when the load drops below 20W, it will automatically shut off after 20 minutes so it's not suitable for backing up your internet router and cable modem.
This Model is a PLAYER/RECORDER with only 10-Second Shock Resistant Memory (when most have 40 sec.), Multi Function Remote Control and 3-Mode Digital X-Bass . It sounds pretty good, but it lacks a good buildquality, that you might expect from SHARP . It looks great and user-friendly, but it's just no IT ... you'd expect from a company like SHARP that it would release a better device that could compete with those of other companies, and most of all - with SONY . Don't get me wrong - I like this MD, and use it alot, but I was kinda disapointed .
For the price, this is a fine camera. The 10 Megapixel sensor takes excellent images - and the camera is small and lightweight.I purchased this body, and added the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Lens. Nice lens and with this body is a better value than the Canon XTi in my opinion - even these less expensive the Nikon lenses are better than the Canon lenses, and certainly the poor kit lens that the Canon XTi comes with.I really want a Nikon D300, but that was not available when I made this purchase, and in fact, the D40x does nearly everything I need, is easy to use, and substantially less expensive than a D200 or D300. As I am not doing high volume work, the D40x is just fine.EDIT: I recently added a d7000 body to my kit, and my d40x is now my backup body.
This is an IR signal extender. It allows you to send infrared remote control signals from one location in your home to another location over coaxial (i.e., TV) cable. It includes a black box that acts as an IR receiver, a small IR emitter that retransmits the signal in another location, and two silver boxes that combine and uncombine the IR signals with anything else you might want to send over the same coax cable, such as a television signal. It also includes a power supply which you plug into the wall and plug into the silver box that is located at the remote TV location. The black box that receives IR signals has a little red light on it that blinks when it sees an IR signal, and this aids you in knowing that it is powered up and working.Set-up was pretty straightforward and it works great. The only caveat is that you cannot have any splitters between the two silver boxes. If you split the signal, it interrupts the power supply and the whole thing won't work.
I purchased four of these for use in my photography workshops, with the thought of buying eight more.. The transmission quality is excellent, but on three of the four, the push-to-talk button either stopped working altogether or required great pressure to activate, and is sporadic in its function. Very frustrating in the field when you are counting on them.
I purchased this to replace the same after a power surge blew it out. I love this option to set up remote turn on for lamps.
I have this hub for a couple of days now so this is just my initial impression. I currently have 2 powered hard drives, 2 printers, 1 USB-powered hard drive, 1 ipod cable, 1 mini-USB cable plugged into the hub. They all work well and I am particularly impressed that the USB-powered hard drive did not complain about insufficient voltage. The ports are conveniently located and overall quality of the hub is excellent.
I bought this cassette converter to play my zune. Unfortuanatly my tape deck considered this converter to be a tape at the end of it's spool and kept ejecting it after attempting to autoreverse several times. I read a how to and did some surgery on the converter, taking out the gear with the roller on it. Now the adapter works great. I like that this adapter has the ability to switch the the side the wire comes out of -- this was another necissary adjustment I had to make. Good product, but needed some convesion.
I found this product easy to use, +95% accurate and fun! I am an attorney and constantly want to pull short quotes from documents and this is perfect. Use it more than my desk scanner.
I bought this item recently and like it very much. I like the neoprene construction and the design very well and it seemed like good overall protection for my valuable computer investment for the small amount of money that it cost me. I also like the color of the sleeve (black). I also like the full length style of external zippered storage for my extra items very much. It even has a strong strap to grab on to while the sleeve is carried outside of my computer backpack (Swissgear/Wenger Maxxum). It seems very well constructed with high quality zippers and should last a long time in my opinion.
These book rings are a nice heavy duty type that will last being clipped and unclipped. My community park is making a country-eating cookbook and at .25 per book, these will make good, inexpensive clasps in place of expensive binders.
Excellent machine for the price. I do finances, word processing phots and have it hooked up to my notebook computer on a LAN. I have been very pleased with the results
I was trying it to link an external hard drive and it constantly freezes the program and crashes the computer. What a waste of money! Belkin is pretty useless when it comes to support, too...
Wanted to gift my younger sister.I felt every penny worth after seeing the joy on her face.She uses it and what more should i say , its an apple product .Thank you Amazon !
I can't believe how well they work and sound considering the price. Very good buy! I would purchase them again.
This card functions perfectly in my Canon 50Ds.Same quality as much more expensive cards. these cards are getting harder to find...stock up while they are still available.
Ran out of outlets on the other surge protector i was using. This is a great product for the price.
minimal static, nice design and small. have tried the dlo transpod and got terrible reception.
I am really impressed with my digital camera, as this is my first digital camera. It is very easy to use, its a user friendly camera.I love all the cables that came with it. Hook it up to the TV and have a slide show. USB cable to download onto PC. Very good program to size and do whatever to your photos. A carrying case as well as a neck strap. It comes with an 8mb card, and will take the no-name upgrade cards.It takes wonderful pictures, and I love the way that I can manully adjust the whiteness in a room. The digital and optical zooms are great and I love the LCD screen. You can take manual or automatic pictures as well.Diffently get rechargeable batteries.... The lens cap is really easy to lose, (I've lost it once) but there is a lens cap holder on the neck strap.I am really happy with this camera, this is one that is going to be current for at least a year. With all the extras and with all the features of the camera, diffently a very good buy.
Like one of the previous reviewers, I've had my share of problems with this printer. In fact, I couldn't even get the first printer to work--not even to print the test page--after setup. I consider myself a computer-literate person and I have never had problems with other computer equipment before. Finally, out of frustration, I tried to contact the customer service people at HP. But all I got, after spending over an hour on the phone, was being routed from one prerecorded message to another (&quot;if you want this, press 1 now&quot;), with none of the options being offered to me a solution to my problem. Worse yet, I couldn't even speak to a real person (that option simply wasn't being offered on the phone). After more than an hour this teleophone hell, I hung up and called Amazon instead. I have to say that the person at Amazon was extremely helpful and nice. However, he couldn't solve the problem for me either. In fact, he told me, when he called me back later to arrange a replacement through Amazon, that he himself couldn't get through to the HP tech people for help (he got tangled up in the same telephone messages). The replacement printer (same model) from Amazon came just a few days later, and after setting it up in exactly the same way as I did the first one, it worked. Yes, the quality of its printing is very good and it's very fast. I particularly like the fact that it's so quiet--after owning two Epsons, I was on the verge of going deaf with all that demolition derby-like noice. But even with these pluses on its side, I'm still giving this printer a very low rating (and I'm not even counting against it my first unhappy experience with the one that couldn't print), because the long-term cost of this thing is outrageous. Each of the four color inks comes in its own cartridge. I don't do that much color printing, yet I've already used up my red and yellow inks. And the worst thing about this (a blatant ripoff if you ask me) is that the printer simply refuses to print any more pages (even gray-scale pages) without my first replacing the red and yellow cartridges. What kind of nonsense is this? And in addition to four different ink cartridges, each color also has its own &quot;print-head,&quot; which will eventually have to be replaced, just like their corresponding ink cartridges, individually. I haven't had to replace these print-heads yet, but somehow I'm convinced that it would be only a matter of time (probably sooner rather than later) before the printer would stop printing again and demand that I replace either a new cartridge or print-head. All I can say is that my next printer will be a laser one and it won't be HP.
I bought this binocular as alternative for somehow heavy 50x10 Vixen that I owe for some time. In general I am satisfied with the purchase. The quality of materials and build is very good. The two things that I don't like are the neoprene bag which seems too tights (takes time to but bino in properly) and eyepiece caps which are rather deep and tights - OK but not most convenient. The quality of optics is quite good. The only watch out is a relatively narrow field of view but what to expect from such lens diameter. Color and contrast are very good in normal conditions; it gets little bit blurry when pointed against the light. Overall worth the money if you look for something light and portable.
I replaced a Linksys WUSB54GC (USB adapter) with this product and now get a reliable connection right away rather than a hit or miss long wait to see if a connection would occur. Signal strength doesn't seem to be much better but connection is always there. Solved my problem.
The promotional material tells you it supports Macs. Amazon tells you Slingbox supports Mac. Hell, you order it and it even says it supports Mac on the box. But when you open up the contents, all that's inside is a Windows disk. Strange. So, you go to the Slingmedia website hunting for Mac drivers only to find there are none! Not yet anyway. Apparently they're in a private beta test.That's totally unacceptable. You can't market a product for Mac when it doesn't work. Amazon - you should change your description immediately, and leave it that way until Mac drivers are available. And Slingmedia - you should be ashamed of yourselves. That's false advertising.Not happy.
I love this keyboard,have been using this one for over 6 months and the natural keyboards for 8 plus years.the N key was a little hard to press at first which i did read about but i fixed that by lifting up on it with a butter knife was very careful not to break it,i would recommend this keyboard but remember you might have a stiff key that can be fixed easily.
Sound quality is great and the price is outrageous. I would buy these again if I need another set
This thing has a big face and it's easy to read. It matches up perfectly with a digital thermometer I have.It's first rate quality under the Adorama badge. Good value if you still do darkroom work.
geez, it is just an ink replacement....oh, wow, this is great ink...
I'm using several of these at our office and one at home. No complaints with performance, the web management UI works (We've set up spanning tree on a few), the rack mount form factor is convenient enough, but the fans on these are noisy. The one at home is under the stairs in our unfinished basement, and I can hear it clearly around the basement and sometimes even in the room at the top of the stairs.
Great Mouse,Plug & Play,So much better than the touchpad there is no comparison, I'm very pleased with this purchase.
Overall, an excellent product. Slight noise with cooling fan, but generally not noticeable and seems to go away with use. My experience is that a video card without its own cooling fan goes bad quickly.
I would have rated this router at zero stars, but that doesn't appear to be an option. It spontaneously reboots about every 10 or 15 minutes. I turned on debugging in the logfile. From the messages there it appears that dhcpc sends a reset signal to rc which actually resets the router. I consider myself relatively technical (BSEE, MSCS), so I don't think it's me. I run 2 desktops (windows7 and Fedora17), a laptop on windows7, a laptop I dual boot, and a netbook on Fedora17. All worked fine with my old (and might I add, free) dell router. This router just doesn't work. I'm returning it, and will hunt for something better.
I live in Tucson Arizona. I ordered them on a Monday got them on a Wednesday (I ordered two cables).Great quality, both charge and sync. Forget the other reviews.. these are $30 at target. Thank you.
It is a great mouse with a nice feel to it. I have used it for years. Great price and great functionality.
Never had a problem with a SanDisk Extreme card. I've had several others that were cheaper but just this Christmas one of them got fried and I lost all my Christmas photos/videos. I'll stick to paying more for these.
This product was one of the worst MP3 players on the market. I have this product and it went bad with in two weeks. I called there support and they were no help. They told me to hit the item in order for it work and you always have to upgrade the product. Upgrader keep coming on the players screen and didn't allow any of the functions to work. The online upgrade didn't help at all. I am disappointed in the Rio Nitrus. I was a good idea for a product but too many flaws in the item.
Serious bang for the buck ! We own 3 of them now...that says it all!
Sound is great. Clearly a fidelity improvement over the previous player (Pioneer) that died after maybe 20 years of service.The problem is it won't reliably play the assorted compilation disks that I have burned myself. I have never had any problem playing the aforementioned disks in any player, e.g., the ancient Pioneer magazine style player that this unit replaced, or either car player that I own. Very disappointing.The issue that others have complained about with accessing the back disks in the carousel seems like a non-issue to me.I would give this unit 5 stars if it weren't for the aforementioned play issue.
Nice prize and quality.The pictures it took we're excellent, and the videos too.Why I rate it so low? Before the second year with it, the screen stopped functioning one day. No known reason.
Been gathering dust in my attic for 7 years, I took it down to see if it would improve the reception over the included thin wire with my new RX-A2000 receiver. It not only didn't improve it, it worsened it. Back to the attic, or frankly, to the garbage can. I wish I could say otherwise, but for me (a wood frame house, large metro area), it struggled to tune 100,000 watt stations.Your mileage may vary. I can't recommend.
I have had Nikon cameras since my college days (1968-72)and have owned the original Nikon F, Nikromat and Nikon FE. At first I was skeptical about owning an automatic camera, but was I in for a surprise when I took it out of the box. At first I found myself not missing calibrating the camera for each shot (I was suspicious) and then I realized how many pictures I had taken (it also has a built in motor-drive). I had gone through 3 rolls of film at a Thanksgiving feast given by some friends of mine . . . if I had used my old setup I'd have been lucky to finish 1! What I am trying to say is the Nikon N70, with its built in computer allowed me (read - freed me) to take as many pictures as my heart desired, with all of them being in perfect focus! (Using the Auto-Focus feature I was able to concentrate on the subject at hand . . . not the camera!) If you want professional results without the time-consuming features this is your baby! I have not used my other cameras since I purchased the Nikon N70, and I guarantee it if you buy one you may as well sell your other cameras. (I know, I did)MorrisZ342@juno.com
I was really disappointed with this purchase as the unit does not amplify the signal enough and has to much static and with the volume turned up the battery drains much to quickly. I do not recommend this product for its cost.
I've worked in video and television stations for years. I always look to Sony to lead both in quality and product design. They've done it again. I've had this TV for about 6 months now. (I use its auto-on feature as my alarm clock!) the picture quality is always crisp and sharp and lively. The price is very good for the quality of the image. The only drawback is that it's only got one speaker. That's a small concession to make for the great, bright image. My other Sony television still looks great after 9 years.
I have a 48" flat screen hooked up to my computer. This keyboard has great range. My couch, which is where I am typing this from, is approx. 12 feet from the computer. The keyboard works great from this distance. I tried using it from different locations in the room, and it still connects perfectly. I like the small size of the keyboard, and the built-in touch pad. No need for a table for a separate mouse. I was worried the keys would be small, too, but they aren't. It has a portion of the keyboard that can act as a numeric keypad by using the num lock key. I've only had it for a few days, but my cat already knocked it on the tile floor. It seems to have survived with no ill effects, which is saying a lot considering that everything that hits the tile floor usually breaks. I think this a good buy!
might not buy the $1200 dollar Nikon after this one.
Purchased a pair of 53's that worked good for 1 month then both went out. Returned to Dual`and was informed the 53's were no longer available but they could send me the 43's as a replacement. Not happy with my options I asked if the 43's were 8 ohm, the answer was yes so I told them to ship. One week`later I recieved a damaged set of 43's that when I hooked up did not work and are 4-6 ohm. Just ordered a pair of Pyle speakers, will deal with Dual tommorow.
WOW... this is Fully articulating. I can't say enough about this product. I have seen the fully articulating monitor arms sell for $400+ and this is just as good. Great Value!!! I will purchase another for myself once I make sure it will fit on the dorm room desk.
DVD DAV-S300 of Sony is just a beuaty.. Great sound for great movies, is the best high quality on a recent DVD. Is a great player. Note: DVD Movies fans only.
Optics are surprisingly good and software works OK on PC. But the stage mechanism is cheap plastic, and impossible to use smoothly, especially at higher magnifications. I'll spend a few bucks more next time for a better unit.
With the great reviews, I was hopeful to finally find a decent portable radio. Shortly after receiving and using this product, it would shut off every time I engaged the lock mechanism. Yesterday, it just quit working. I can send it back with a $6 check but will not spend any more $. I have been through 5 radios over the last 8 months- they are all JUNK!
This item is exactly what is advertised. It slides right in and fits like a glove. The extra brackets on the sides help in the long run; in case you ever want to put it into someone else's vehicle.
I bought this for use with my Sansa View.The good.It works and works well. I plugged it into the wall and it charged my View without a problem. I plugged an external speaker in and received beautiful sound - or as good as my cheap external speaker could muster. I have since procured a superior external speaker as a side note. Good setup.The price was right.The bad.You have to purchase a separate charger in order to plug it into the wall. That was not an issue for me but may be for others.It does not have a remote. That is not a problem for me but I list it as a bad suspecting that other would want that. I put the charger on my desk and have no problem reaching out with my arm to manipulate the controls of the View. Thus, no need of a remote for me but beware if that is an issue for you.Summary - I am very satisfied. I wanted a dock where I could charge my View and play music from it should I chose. This product does that and I am pleased with it.However, I down rated it star for having to order a separate wall charger.
Just got this sub and connected to my surround sound receiver's sub out jack. It produces alot of base and is sufficient for my living room. My movies are sounding alot better now. I need to find a new spot for it though, because the chimney is rattling at certain times. I have heard better subs but for this price I'm happy! Yes it does fart for about 2 seconds and then stops.
This mouse is very comfortable to use and will provide you with excellent performance. Besides the standard left and right mouse buttons, the scroll wheel doubles as a third mouse button. This enables you to use software such as Maya which requires a three button mouse. Along with these three buttons are two more on the side which I use as forward and back buttons in Internet Explorer. All of the buttons are programmable, making it very versitile. A bonus is that it works with PC's and Mac's.
I've worn out two pair of these phones in the last decade. The sound quality was great. Wonderful bass--the only phones with better have been phones that fully cover my ears--and aren't really &quot;portable.&quot; These stayed comfortable for the excruciatingly long flights from SoCal to northern Norway, even while wearing glasses. They fold up nice and small, easy to tuck away. They also performed adequately while watching airline movies ... more than saved the price of the phones over several trips!I have two complaints: 1) hair easily penetrates the &quot;speaker grill&quot; and makes irritating noise against the actual speaker membrane. 2) The speaker, while reproducing sound well, can develop tears in the membrane easily. BE CAREFUL! Nothing is more annoying than a buzzing speaker at 33,000 feet (well, perhaps sudden cabin depressurization ...)!My second pair wore out about the same time as my vintage walkman. I replaced the setup with a Nomad II MG &amp; a pair of noise cancelling headphones--they make a _huge_ difference!Five stars for sound quality. Five stars for comfort. Five stars for portability. Five stars for durability. If you're not going to spring for noise cancellation and you need a folding pair of phones, then get a pair of PortaPros.
This Vaio , my first notebook that it was bougth six weeks ago , has great performance (PIII ,1.1 Ghz, 30 HD ,etc.), nice design with 3 USB ports.Maybe should have 512 mb of RAM , but it is not great problem.I give 5 stars without doubt.
This is not the same product as advertised. The case shown is black with a grey stripe down the middle and also has a port to connect two sets of headphones by the carrying handle. However i recieved an all black case with no port for any headphones. I had to contact the seller since this item is not fulfilled by amazon. Upon contacting ebags i was sent another dvd bag and it was the wrong item as well! If you are looking for the double headphone feature in a dvd case this is NOT the case you want. its just a standard case. if you want just a standard case do not but this one because there are some much cheaper that this one. I am very dissapointed in the false advertisement.
Positive: This product does everything it says it will do. It was very easy to set up and begin working with. The price was also great.Negative: The Logitech Trackman driver supports full button customizations, but the KVM does not seem to permit driver to mouse communication, so the Logitech Trackman responds as a generic device.
This radio is not a replica of the 960. In fact nearly every claim made for it is false. Reception is marginal on local stations, sound is so-so, shortwave tuning is hit-and-miss. The cabinet material does have some wood origin, but one has just to compare this radio with the real 960 pictured on the carton to see how pitiful this one is. I can't believe I fell for it. A great shame on the Grundig name...
I had always been told that HP printers were the best inkjet units on the market and after my experience with this PhotoSmart 7450 I am now a true believer. There is simply no comparison between this printer and the Canons, Epson, and Lexmark units I had previously owned. This thing spits out color prints 5 or 6 times faster and with at least twice the print quality of any of my former units. The only fault I can find with it involves the cost of the ink cartridges. I really like the memory card reader built in the front of the printer also. I have not had a chance to print any photos with it yet, but with the quality of the regular prints it produces they should be impressive. As long as you can afford to feed its cartridge habit, I would not hesitate to recommend this printer to anyone!
I bought this unit thinking a combined cable modem and wireless router was a great idea, and how could I go wrong with a Linksys? Boy was I sadly mistaken. My ISP is Comcast (in San Francisco). Although hooking up the unit and configuring it was fairly hassle-free, the unit very quickly showed its principle weakness: it loses the connection to the internet *very* frequently, necessitating a power shutoff.I figured that calling Linksys tech support would solve my problems. Dealing with Linksys tech support achieved nothing other than convincing me to never buy a Linksys product again. Their so-called tech support was an insulting, infuriating waste of time.Bottom line: the WCG200 is defective by design, and Linksys tech support is a waste of time.
Great SD cards they work great in my trail camera and my camera. I would recommend these to everyone great price way cheaper then wal mart.
I've been using this gadget for around 3 months with no problems. Please note that it is not battery activated and needs an electrical outlet. Also, it does not synch off with the same brand radio controller (e.g., It works with the motion detectors, but will not turn off when you turn the motion detectors off). It will work if you buy the control panel.
The picture shown is not a B-9583 battery, if you google B-9583 you will see what it should look like, not sure why amazon and or the seller do not care about displaying a true honest picture of the item. An nobody lists the MAH rating. the Fuji VP60 is a 900mah battery the KLIC5000 a 1050mah one... I would not like to guess what they are actually sellingAmazon and the seller should be a little more dilgent in showing exact picture of product
I love my Samsung Pro815 camera and the battery life lasts forever. The battery lasts for sure as long as it says it does and I'm able to take well over the 450 pictures it says it will let you take on one charged battey. My only problem was the price,it's a little pricy, I have found replacement batteries that are much less expensive and I'm guessing will work just as well they just don't have the Samsung name on it. All and All I think though it was a samrt purchase.
These are good, adequate computer speakers. I'm no audiophile, so I can't talk about sound quality, other than to say that I don't hear anything amiss. The bass is extraordinarily punchy, but is adjustable to accommodate your whims. This is a stylish and fairly powerful computer speaker set. It even comes with an RCA L/R input to stereo minijack output cable to use with home theater equipment (loud sound in a pinch).
It was difficult to install, and after about 4 months started getting loud - then the fan started dying. Now I have to buy a new heatsink/fan to replace it and I am not looking forward to trying to remove this thing.
This HDMI cable works perfectly fine connecting xbox 360 to HDTV. I see no reason to buy cables costing tons more. Arrived promptly.
I just purchased a new set of these wireless cans: Sennheiser RS 140. A great deal at $150 (Amazon) and beat the heck out of my cheap RCA WHP141's.The sound quality is superb! Lightweight and comfortable.Great range - 330+ ft. Radio not infrared. I went all the way to the dumpster with only minor cutouts. No cutouts inside a 1350 sq/ft apartment.BTW - The product description states that these are for hi-fi and TV use, but they work well on a computer so long as it accomodates a stereo phone plug (usually standard with sound cards).Unique features:Left/right-ear balance control (just what I needed being half deaf in one ear)Auto charger (nothing to plug in)Auto tuning (finds the best channel)Dynamic compression (reproduces soft passages louder and decreases loud sounds - you don't have to constantly adjust the volume:-)Nagging wife and screaming kid canceling
I had to return this radio because the FM did not work. The radio looked nice and the size was what I wanted but this particular radio did not work on FM
what can i say but works well no problems delivering power to my alpine amp would definatley use this wiring kit again in the future for another vehicle
PRO: I got this hard drive to back up my music and videos and i was trully impressed with the ease of use and speed.CON: It is not easy to move in files from other computers into the drive since you need to use the software to do the file transfers.
In the end, this printer works fine. I bought it because most reviews rated it as good - even better than the 6988 that replaces it. I didn't want anything fancy, just a reliable printer that would communicate with my wireless router connected to Windows XP (wired and wireless) and Mac OS computers (wired). It does all that fine. The only real problem, as others have said, is that the documentation, instructions, screen shots, etc. - especially for the Mac - don't look anything like what you will experience setting this printer up. If you're comfortable winging it a little, you can probably get it up and running pretty easily. If you're one who stumbles at the first sign of an installation not mimicking the printed material it may become frustrating. Online help may be better, I never checked. It seems like another example of people writing the documentation who never actually performed a setup.
Real nice picture on HDTV stations. My gripe is not with the TV, it's about the cable provider. I have a Sony KDL-40V2500 40" Bravia V-Series 1080p LCD HDTV] and Comcast here in Florida with far too few stations in real HD. I should have waited since the extra charge per month is really not worth it.Paul L.
SUMMARY - Great sports performance, very good sound, a little lacking in durability but still the BEST sports headphones I have come across after trying around 10 different brands.I am on my fourth pair of these headphones so I feel that I am well qualified to write this review. These are great sports headphones. I am not an audiophile but the sound is good and they collapse if you need to carry them in a bag. They stay firmly in your ears during all types of exercise (running, weights, jumproping, etc.) and for the most part the sweat guard does keep the sweat out of your ears.However, I cannot rate this product 5 stars due to the inconsistent durability (as reflected in some of the other reviews). Each of my first three pairs failed in one ear and eventually the other. If they all lasted more than a year like my first pair I would be 100% satisfied but one pair lasted only a little more than 4 months. (1st pair - 18 months, 2nd pair - 4 months, 3rd pair - 11 months).After trying alot of sports headphones alternatives I can say that even with the questionable durability, these are still the best purchase you can make.
This xD card reader is a nice small portable device for copying data to and from. However, if you have more than one type of memory card in the house I would suggest a multi-card reader.
In a hunt to find a bargain Canon flash, buying an older model 430 EX was my only option. The flash is great- smooth swivel and easy to use manual and TTL functions. Unfortunately you have to buy a even pricier 580 EX to master the slave networking function on this flash.The price is about as good as you can get for a recent model new Canon flash. These are incredibly hard to find on ebay, hence me shelling out the $185 USD.
Works great in the car, with great reception.Also installed it at home (and connected to home stereo); good reception.However, very disappointed with "portability", as reception is marginal. Bought antenna headphones, which improve reception, but seem too bulky for the size of the unit.Overall, and if portability is a big factor for you, I think the Inno is over-hyped and is not a good value for its price.
I cannot believe the quality which is built into these great 16 X binoculars which can be used without a tripod. We watch elk, deer, bear, birds, and check out the landscape with these great $100 binoculars. Why pay more for less?
I purchase the Sony 75-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Compact Super Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera. The product was rated used but in good condition. When I received the product there was no indication it had ever been used and the box it came in was brand new. This product should have been classified as new because that's how I received it.I would definitely purchase from the seller again!
Its fits well and colour is good, & the main thing is it depend how u install i am satisfy.
I needed to replace some old headphones and I have always had a problem with the size of many of them (ie too big for my small ear canal). So after reading the reviews I decided to buy these, particularly as the main time I listen to my MP3 is whilst running etc.I think the sound is fine, but the plugs themselves are not totally comfortable, a little awkward, also a bit awkward to put on and I feel awkward wearing them, because they are just a bit too obvious and a bit geeky. So I've decided I need to buy some other ones, so really I'd give them 2 1/2 stars because of that, but I didn't seem to have the option of using a half star on the amazon page.
The sound is crystal clear, in fact I often preferred them over my Logitech X-530 speakers (which, if you do some research are the best speakers in their price range). Bass is strong but not overwhelming, mid and high are crystal clear as well. You will never miss a lyric. The fit with the pictured rubber tips was perfect and they just never fell out, not once. No wind noise, minimal cord noise.The only problems I ever had in a year and a half of use seem to be the inherent problems with earbuds. If you have even moderate earwax, it will get on the speaker and dull the sound a bit. The cord will often tangle in your pocket and is nearly impossible to undo. The longer right cord is a hassle to put around the back of your neck, especially if you already put your coat on. My pair's (un)timely death, though, was due to (Surprise!) one of the ridiculously tiny cords breaking. This is how every one of my 8 or so pairs of earbuds have broken in the past 5 years. In this case, it was the right ear cord, right after it splits to go to the right earbud.However, these are the best sounding earbuds I have ever owned (in the sub $50 price range), and also the longest-lasting. I bought them for $35 at Best Buy a year and a half ago, and I was about to buy another pair only to find the price has increased! That means they must be selling well, as they should be because it is a great product. And keep in mind... most reviewers come home, play the earbuds for maybe a day, and come here and write a review of initial impressions. But you can take it from me, a person that has used them near daily for a year and a half, if you treat these things well (I don't), you can have 2 or more years of crystal clear earbud enjoyment.
Cheap, easy set-up, fair picture quality, well worth the money. This one may not get the attention of the heavily advertised webcams, but it's certainly worth your time to check out. Oh, and you don't have a bunch of scummy spyware programs automatically installed on your computer as happens with several of the other webcams.
I bought this card bundled with the matching router. The router works just fine but I when I tried to use the card in an XP portable (UK Evesham) it produced a massive slowdown in the PCs performance. The CPU utilization went to 100% whenever I plugged the card in. Using SysInternals process monitor showed that 50% of the CPU was being chewed up by Hardware Interrupts, and the rest by deferred procedure calls. So something was very wrong.It may be because there were 2 wireless routers within range, one a LinkSys and the other the NetGear both oeprating on Channel 11.Whatever the reason, it was unusable.
When this card works, it works OK. Unfortunately, about every 8th or 9th time the laptop is booted, the card doesn't work. After rebooting the computer four or five more times, the card finally works, and continues to work for another week or so. To me, this makes this card worse than useless. I will more than likely go back to the internal "G" wireless card in the laptop, which works every time.UPDATE:Since I wrote the above paragraph, this card has barely worked at all. The few seconds that I save uploading or downloading is more than offset by the hour or so that it takes to get this dog running. I just wasted an hour getting this card working so that I could update this review. I am going back to the internal 'G' system in the laptop, and putting this dog on eBay, where hopefully somebody can get it to work. What a waste of time and money. And, BTW, I have all the latest drivers, etc., and have tried every solution I could fine on the web. Steer clear of this Netgear product. (This from someone who uses Netgear exclusively, and has always been pretty happy with their products.)Update 2:I started to put this card on the most popular auction site, but didn't do it because many of these cards were available starting at less than a dollar, with NO bids. If you must try this card, get one on the auction site for a dollar plus shipping. BTW... my wireless 'G' is working fine.
I took over 800 pictures and a few videos with this card and I couldn't believe how quick the camera (Canon 850) and the card worked together. It is very apparent when viewing the pictures on the camera.
Increment&eacute; la memoria RAM de 256 a 768 con esta memoria, de verdad se nota la diferencia, usenla con toda confianza, antes no pod&iacute;a bajar m&uacute;sica, chatear y escuchar musica al mismo tiempo, ahora si puedo, muy complacido, ademas los expertos me dicen que es por la marca del DDR. Me arrepiento de no haber comprado de un 1 GB, el env&iacute;o hasta venezuela me sali&oacute; en 15 dolares aproximadamente, en un empaque de 110 grs, muy bien presentado.
Now bypassed by more popular flash memory cards, the Smart Media (SM) card is still used in older electronic data devices, particularly digital cameras. My Olympus point-and-shoot cameras still work, are still used, and I like to have an extra SM card for each. It's like having a spare roll of film.While on a long trip, or making a photo document, the extra card is insurance against running out of memory. The same card can also be used to store documents from Word or Word Perfect, E-mails, etc, via a card-reader attached (USB, for example) to a computer.Once the information on the card is transferred to a computwer's hard disk, the card can be formatted and is then ready to store more/different information. I like and use flash memory cards a lot for photos and short documents.
The sound quality is excellent and the shuffle is perfect for what it's built for. Unfortunately, 512 MB and 123 songs just aren't enough for me. I will be upgrading to a larger (probably much larger) iPod soon.When I first got the shuffle I was thrilled. I don't have to carry around a CD case anymore, and I can pick and choose songs. So, instead of having to carry around over 99 CDs, I just choose the one or two songs off them that I want and load it onto my wriggly size iPod. What a beautiful thing.The only reason I didn't give the shuffle five stars is because now that I have an iPod I'm taking it for granted and want something more. What can I say, I want to be able to load ALL my music onto my iPod, not just what I currently listen to most.
I owned it and loved it, but after only a year and a half of careful and light use, the lens got stuck out. My boss also purchased one and after only ONE year of use, her lens got stuck out too! Make sure that you fill out the warranty card so your can get repaired' we didn't and now we have no camara and we're $200 down.I tried to contact Fuji to no avail, I waited on the phone for 15 minutes and I never got a human being on the Tecnical Support and Repair line.Despite the poor life span of the product and the awful costumer service from Fuji, I really loved the camera, it was compact, stylish, easy to handle and to understand, great pic quality and easy to install software, I loved the video feature(although the DVD maker never work quite right, big LCD screen, great battery life... I really miss my camera.
It fits my 17" notebook, that's good. It seems a little small at first in that you have to really work to get it back out of the bag, but it gets better. I was a little disappointed with the actual space in the bag though. Can't really fit more than 2 textbooks in with the laptop.
Other reviewer wrote//////////////////////////////////" I have crammed probably too much into this thing: A Nikon D200, Tokina 12-24 DX lens, Nikon 18-70mm DX lens, Nikon 50mm 1.8D lens, Nikon 75-300mm zoom, SB-600 flash, memory, camera and AA batteries, cleaner, filters, remote, flashlights, and various small flat things that fit in the flap. "//////////////////////////////////I have the Nikon D90 and four lens and the SB600 flash.The only way I could get all that in this bag is if someone paid me money to do it. I would then have to unload two of the lens. I would not treat my equipment like this. I feel foolish for not checking or paying closer attention to the actual size. I bought this based on everyone rating this as 5 stars. Good bag, but it is too small for camera, four lens and a flash unit.
Well I ordered this plug for a small LCD panel in my office, even though there are some negative reviews about safety, expecting to get the one pictured since it is a lower profile than others that Amazon had available. That is the only reason I ordered it and could have bought any of the others that had better feedback reviews. Well, I got it in one day which was geat and unexpected, but IT IS NOT THE LOW PROFILE ONE PICTURED and looks like the Tripp Lite plug which is a little longer by about 1 cm which doesn't seem like alot, but when you have a shallow flat wall mount that you want to tilt, 1 cm makes a difference in tilt angle, see other review/pictures on here with pictures comparing the two in length.I even went to C2G website and they show the low profile plug, same stock number and everything and mine came in a C2G bag. So, I am going to try it even though the shorter depth plug would have been better, but wonder if they are using a different vendor since they were having issues with the other design and maybe this is a better grade cord. We will see how it holds up.Just be aware if you order this through Amazon you may get a different style cord than what is pictured.I only give it 3 stars, because I didn't get what I expected based on pictures and other reviewers comments. If it works out on the installation then I might come back and give it 4 stars, we will see.
Stupid thing broke in my hands as I tried to bend the antenna into a 45 degree angle. Both antennas broke off and I barely applied any pressure. Not even sure how to return something that broke in my hands. What a waste of time.
While we now wish we had gone ahead and gotten the 42" version, we are very pleased with this tv. The colors are beautiful and we love the widescreen. Would definitely recommend this tv to others.
2nd review i've used these cases in the past as a paramedic and they have stood up to almost any abuse but that appears to no longer be so. i've used this case as a camera case with gentle use and no abuse of any kind. about 4 to 5 weeks after it arrived i was opening it and the left latch snapped in half. i called the vender and was told it was a pelican problem and i was given a customer service number. i called pelican and they aggreed to send 2 latches. this is good because since i called the right latch snapped in the same way. this used to be a great product but all i can see now is replacing one latch after another3rd review the new latches have worked fine now for about a year/they were a bit of a pain to install but otherwise np upgrade to 4 stars thx
I have had this bag for two years and use it every week, even though I also have a larger Canon camera backpack.Presently, I put my XTi with battery grip and Canon F4 L 70-200mm IS lens in the main compartment with a 50mm prime and Tamron's 17-50mm lenses in the outer pocket. With the L glass and battery grip, there is no way to put anything more than a lens wipe in the interior pocket but there is still room to put extra batteries in the exterior pocket.The bag has held up well to wear and tear while the padding has protected my L glass from harm.I don't worry about the zipper being difficult to open because it's a sling bag, so taking the bag off my should before removing the camera is simple and expedient.In closing, this bag ended up being far more useful after sitting in a closet for a year because it is far easier to lug around than a full camera backpack and still carries the core items. It just took stuffing a camera bag full of lenses, chargers, batteries, padding, camera bodies, etc for me to appreciate its value.
I bought this camera case for my Sony H1 zoom camera. The camera fits great, there is no wobble, it fits securely. It will also hold your lens hood and adapter ring, spare batteries and extra memory. But it won't hold your battery charger or manual. It will also be a tight fit to get your AV and USB cables in. They might go in but I think it would harm my memory sticks so I'm leaving them out. This is the bag for you for day trips or an overnight journey, especially if you only want the bare essentials. But if you're leaving for a week and want to take everything with you (as I usually do) you'd be better off with a small camcorder bag instead. The case is very sturdy but its not waterproof so forget about those flume rides.
Ever since I received an MP3 player as a gift, I wanted a pair of headphones that were over-the-ear. On-the-ear makes them itch after awhile and earbuds are just uncomfortable for me.First, I tried a pair of Skullcandy HESH. They were comfortable, but the sound was terrible. After that, I tried the Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones. The sound was great, but they were INCREDIBLY uncomfortable.Finally, I ordered a pair of these. I figured for the sale price, why not? And boy am I glad I got them. The sound quality is fantastic and they are VERY comfortable. Nothing is over accentuated with the sound. I listen to everything from classical/instrumental to country to punk to pop/rock and it all sounds great.However, I'd like to point out something very important for potential buyers. These are, as the title specifies 'studiophones'. They were made with professionals in mind, working at equipment. Not CD or MP3 players. The plug is 6.3mm, while most personal players take 3.5mm plugs. I bought an adapter, but with the length of the plug and the adapter, it's almost as long as my MP3 player itself. I have included photos above so you can see. I do not consider this a negative, as this was what I was choosing these headphones to be used for.Also, with the adapter, I'm not able to use a hard-plastic case I was keeping my View in. The plastic prevented the plug from going all the way in, resulting in sound in only one speaker. I had to switch to a silicone skin. I'm looking into a leather case, however, hopefully that will be fine.All-in-all, highly recommended.
I fully agree with the first reviewer. This lens excels at 16-20mm range. For 24-35mm it is actually less sharp when compared with my 24-105 (but has less distort and vignetting).I definiely want the lens to perform equally well in the entire zoom range. But if a compromise has to be made, the 16-20mm range is what I need it for. My primary lens is 24-105, which accounts for 70% of all my shots.
may be i got a defective one.there is nothing inside to hold the ipaq. its just a 3 fold cover. IPAQ comes with a much better case when you buy it new
Have been buying these from Amazon for 2 years. NEVER had a bad DVD+R out of nearly 100 purchased. Too bad HP has decided to abandon Lightscribe. I guess it's time for a smart entrepreneur to take up a great idea and a great laser enscribed technology for CD's and DVD's and perhaps make it even better.
I know that this computer is now dated and treated more like a vintage one ... But hey .. I have bought a week ago eMac like this one (looks like new). I must say besides occasionally loud fan (very common in these computers) it's really good machine even now in 2012. It cost me 130 bucks it works great ... I can watch movies, play songs, use office apps, browse internet/email, play old games sync my telephone photos from digital camera etc ... why spend thousands of dollars on new cra*** apple macs ...especially when operating systems change very fast and leave .. YOU ...lets say 'old computers' without possibility to upgrade (like PowerPC computers stuck with 10.5.8)... I wonder how people, who spent 3999 bucks on powermacs g5, feel right now without option to upgrade their software :) ) I will never buy a new apple computer ... used are cheaper and work and if they break you don't have to worry ,that you have spent over 1000 bucks on sth not so very good !
I LOVE Sony products for the quality and their excellent customer service, so when I wanted a CD player in order to listen to library audiobooks on CD, I chose this unit. It sounds fabulous, does not skip when I run or work out and unlike every other personal listening device I have purchased, actually came with really nice, comfortable headphones. My only criticism is that I wish that the screen lit up, like the screen on my Sony Walkman mp3 player. I like to listen to audiobooks or music before I go to sleep, but this is a minor inconvenience , especially since the CD player was less than $50. bATTERY LIFE IS ok, BUT NO WHERE AS GOOD AS MY wALKMAN MP3 PLAYER. I love that when I'm listening to a book, and turn the unit off, it goes back to where I left off after I turn it back on. I HIGHLY reccomend this CD PLAYER.
does the job, although not sure its possible for my ears and eyes to tell the difference btw this cable and a cheaper one.
Received a 4 foot cord instead of a 6 foot cord as was stated in the description. Had to return it. Happened twice!
works like a charm.Cheap, expandable drive that rocks as an MP3 player.great for school, taking it both to the gym and for transporting files.Tiny size, great battery life and universal usability.no cons
I had a chance to test these speakers side by side against other 2, 3, 5, and 6 speaker systems for the PC (Products like the Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 - $300, Creative Labs Inspire 2.1 - 2600/4.1 - 4400/5.1 - 5300, Logitech Z540, and Altec Lansing 2100 and 641).Simply put, these Bose speakers had the BEST overall sound quality. The speaker casing seems to be a hard metallic compound. Combined with the type of drivers and acoustic volume configuration, there is very little bass distortion. The other speakers, even the expensive 5.1 systems, produced noticeable bass distortion at medium volume settings and above. And, with the exception of the Klipsch ProMedia 4.1, the other speakers had a slightly uneven sound balance that either favored medium (hollow sound) or high pitch (tinny) when compared to the Bose.These Bose speakers reproduced sound beautifully -- very impressive for their small size. The only downside is that they are just a pair of stereo speakers -- not true surround sound. However, there are 4 RCA inputs in the back of the left speaker (the control unit). The second of the two dials in the front (the first being volume control) controls the Channel A - Channel B sound mix. Therefore, the two speakers allow surround sound mixing, producing a full and rich sound effect.A personal plus is the headphone jack on the left (control) speaker. A personal minus (minor) is the lack of a remote (either wired or wireless).In summary, compared with the other speakers mentioned above, the Bose speakers sounded the best. The lack of true surround sound (5.1 channel) should be counterweighed by sound quality that is not matched until you go beyond the $300 price range for quality home theater speaker systems.
This mouse works great! I use it out in the shop, in meetings and on the road; don't know how I managed without it. Vendor was awesome, arrived ahead of schedule, would use again!
Although it wasn't terribly important to me, I assumed that this charger had a flip-out connector and would plug directly into the wall. It doesn't. It comes with a cord which plugs into the unit and into the wall. It is the same set up that I got when I purchased my P-80.It works very well, arrived quickly and suits my needs.
Got this with my PS3 and Samsung LN55C650. Works like a charm. Picture is awesome with blu rays and games. I get full 1080p from the PS3 on all games that support resolution that high. Totally worth the money.
i love this thing but i have had a lot of users beg to differ. i am a win sysadmin (hey i do my *nix with style) and the need for a good mouse is essential. I love that it is wireless and can move it about. it is unbelievably durable, trust me i have dropped it several times on hard services. the only issue that muck gets trapped in the optical lenses and needs to be cleaned out regularly. all and all it is a great grab...
After reading all these reviews I wonder why somebody doesn't come up with a new product where one could make a mold of our hand and a custom mouse that fits an individual, or one that comes in sizes, length and width like shoes. I just had a mold made for my bite for a new tooth that fits me perfectly. Why not a mouse that fits like an old pair of shoes? Features are secondary to comfort for me. But back to very limited income budget outlay...This mouse, my third replacement in 3 weeks, was made for me. I have small narrow lady's hands with long piano fingers and nails, so width and length is just right. I spend way too much time on my pc I know, but disabled, age 70, not much else to do laying here but become a shameless gamer. My long loved small cordless Gyration (gone thru 2) quit holding a charge more than 2 hours, conking out on timed games argg, recharging the other battery pack like an addict needing my fix, battery recharger always cooking something. Cordless and games don't mix. So, I decided to get wired for dependency and cut the stress. Those only last 2 years, $125 with keyboard. When not on games I also spend hours reading news sites, typing a lot, message boards, forums, email, most my shopping, ebay, maybe 16 hours with 8 hours off to sleep if I'm good, altho known to fall asleep with mouse in hand tsk tsk.This soft comfort smooth sided model with a gentle slope is nice for sensitive skin, bony knuckles. My last Logitech corded MX310 optical was a good 3/4 inch wider, the sharp hard top edge hitting inside my fourth finger and knuckle, very sore in an hour. Wide spread from thumb to pinky tiresome. Big handers here may find that model comfortable. A week was enough for me. Had to sacrifice extra features like side buttons for Back, Fwd surfing and button for menu of open tasks for the simple soft feel of this LX3 I bought used off this page. Price was right without having to wait for mfg rebate.I thought I had to partially load the software for the zoom but maybe I wasn't doing the button right at first with just the USB plug and play. I just limped out of a week in HP hell with printer drivers and had to buy a new printer to resolve that mess. Held my breath but the install hasn't messed anything up, simple for just the mouse settings. Uncheck all else.Added bonus for me, I always use the font size changes on IEx toolbar from Accessibility Options for reading from my bed. Messes up some web pages but this zoom doesn't, turns off and on with a click without pointing at the toolbar icon. Now I can bump up fonts easily and to bold right on the mouse controls when reading text. Love that!! Plus, this one is blue and silver, another bonus, not black. I see now it is LX3 Opt Special Edition also on another Amazon page.I've had Logitech cordless keyboard and mouse, a pain keeping them going, frequency interference changes, batteries. No more!! This LX3 feels familiar, most like the Gyration set I held hands with for years. I bought a brand new pc HP Pavillion Media Edition, couldn't believe a ball mouse came with it! What cheapos!! I don't use a mouse pad, ergonomic needs I use the optical on my bed, elbows close to my body keeps pressure off neck and shoulder arthritis. This moves fast and smooth on soft cotton surface.Now that I had time to play some games, surf, write some email and message boards, I'm thrilled I took another chance and got what is perfect for me this time. Hope it lasts and not just another in the dead mouse coffin we probably all have. But with this price, easy to toss and buy again. Maybe I should buy a spare in case it is discontinued?
I've been using this recorder for several months, and I can say that I really have no cons to speak about. It records multi-format disks, has cable box control and the picture looks great. The fast/reverse modes work really well and slow motion looks good.A word of caution about Sony's later model (RDR-GX315): It does not have cable box control and does not have an S-video input on the rear panel - only the front. To me, these are glaring omissions. Since I like these features in the GX300, I will be buying a second unit like this instead of opting for the GX315.
the popper works just as they say. one thing to point out ( and the only down side) the power cup thingys that you put on the bottom dont last near as long as they say. they are cheap so its not a huge deal but does cut into the economy side of the popper
I ordered this October 22 2:00 am west coast and got shipped that night. Very fast considering I got free shipping that was expected to be delivered 5 to 9 days. I recieved it October 28. I was one of the lucky ones (I guess) to order it when it was $279 with free shipping. I actually submitted a request for $285 few days earlier. That's for amazon.As for the speakers... just unbelievably awesome. I've never really had good speakers and can never really tell the difference between of how good and bad speakers sound. But these speakers sound very clean and the bass is just perfect(adjustable to your liking of course) which I can honestly now say these sound way better than your typical speakers. It's as if I'm in the movie theatre. The bass isn't just the usually bass thump, but an enjoyable thump! I'm not a bass person cause I usually get headaches from it, but listening to these speakers and playing movies made me enjoy the sound cause it was natural sounding. The louder I put the volume, the better it gets. There is just no words I can say that can do justice to these speakers. You have to hear it to believe it. The controller is awesome looking and easy to use (automatically detects the type of source e.g. movie, cd, video game). The subwoofer box is pretty big so you gotta have space for it. And to me, they look pretty good too.I am primarily using this for entertaiment use only(movies and video games) so you know these speakers must be good. Those who think $300 is worth great computer speakers, you will not be dissapointed. The sound card should be able to plug in separate front, rear, and center/subwoofer inputs. And to think, I actually thought about buying a mini system that cost the same price. One thing though, if your system is on the older side, it might be wise to upgrade because these sound a lot better with an optical fiber cable than the basic rca cable with a Y cable adapter. Coax cable I heard is pretty good too( but not the same level as the optical). My primary source is my xbox, so I had to buy an adapter for my xbox to allow optical, as well as an optical fiber cable. All worth it.
For those of you who do not have a video iPod, I would definately recommend the AirPlay. Of course, there airplay is not one of those giant transmitters that looks like it could broadcast for major radio stations. Those obviously have better power and range. However, the AirPlay is much cheaper and does the job quite nicely. For one thing, it is small, very portable, and runs off the iPod's power. In addition, it is more powerful than my friend's iTrip. The range is descent as is sound quality. The AirPlay is useful for playing your iPod, in the car, playing your iPod at a friend's house, at party, etc. Overall, it is incredibly simple and fairly powerful. I've been using mine for about 10 months and it still works as well as when I got it.The only bad parts is that it drains your iPod's powerful faster than normal use and the range varies depending on your receiver,The Pros: Extremely simple/easy to use, versitile, and fairly powerful. (Not to mention good price).In the end, I'm glad that i got it: no regrets.
My CX4600 died within a year of purchase, following numerous expenditures on ink, much like every other reviewer on this site. When it died, I started using my sister's printer -- an EPSON C84. It has now displayed the same symptoms. In my mind, the blank page/full ink cartridge phenomenon borders on fraud, or at a minimum, unacceptably poor design. I will not purchase an EPSON product again.
My computer was so slow and sluggish and now with this new ram its awesome! Very easy to install. Thank you!
does exactly what a record player should do, and a few extra things too. pitch adjustment is sweet. so is the strobe light. take note that some setup is required if you buy it new; it took me an hour or two to set up, and i'm pretty clever. (although i've never owned a record player before.)
I bought this at Best Buy for about fifty bucks. Works great. Sound quality is clear, but you do have to turn the volume up a fair amount. Other than turning up the volume more than usual I can't complain. When you turn the volume up it doesn't affect the sound too much. It's by no means something you, or your friends would notice right away...so, it's definitely not bad. You could buy this one or get the "car audio kit" that costs more. But, for me this works fine. I just need to find a cheap car charger now. It's really not as bad as the other people are complaining. This is actually the newer generation that does fit all ipods.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The Lexar Media 64MB Memory Stick, like most 64MB cards, will store on average 71 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 53 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 32 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 25 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 20 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
love the drive, works great, installed on own and no problems, very easy
I bought these in hopes of better head phones while running because my ear buds just wouldn't stick in my big ears, they are nice and snug on your head when you apply them too. The design is just great. I've read that they are delicate so I am trying to be careful when I remove them from my head or place them some where.I rate this product 5 stars!
The player works great, it's the software that has problems. I first tried to install the software on my computer with Windows Vista and it didn't work! I had to install it on my older computer that had a standard version on Windows XP. The booklet says it will not work with some other versions of XP so be careful.
(My review is 3 1/2 stars) Bought this set about 3 weeks ago thru vanns. was very hesitant about such a big online purchase, but vann's delivered 100%. great service. got the unit in about a week shipped yellow freight- driver even helped bring it in and unpack to inspect it despite only curbside delivery.After 3 weeks here it is: nice looking set. pretty good remote. despite the fact that it has 6 speakers the sound is only good and nothing special- although it will get really loud if you crank it up. the high def channels and dvd's look excellent, but i have to say that the standard def channel quality is generally disappointing. I guess the set just amplifies the crummy std def signal making it worse(using fios digital tv). The other negative is the brightness. sometimes the picture seems too dark no matter what you do. I Read all the reviews and advice columns that say to turn off all the DNIE and image enhancements - but no way, they definitely work. Oh yeah, almost forgot the buzzing. the set DOES buzz a little. it ain't horrible, but it's there, sometimes louder than others. if you turn up the volume to about 12 or so it's really not noticable, but still there. It's liveable.After writing this i'm unsure if I'd do it again, plunking down two grand for a set. don't get me wrong it's a pretty good set, but was expecting a little more. I dont know?
Purchased my Phaser 8560n full of pride that Xerox at last managed to make a breakthrough in reliability compared to HP. An Engineer by profession, I wanted a printer with laser-class quality of prints in colour since I got bored of my Laserjet 2100M and its superfine black prints. Both of them lasted me all the way through my postgrad and PhD studies FLAWLESSLY and in fact this is what I revert to when either my other printers don't give me what I need.So I popped in our PLAISIO Stores in Athens, Greece (Amazon you are not doing a good job by not being in Greece), and splashed out some 600 Euros on the printer and at the same time 300 euros on ink sticks. The very first things that strike by surprize was that the price of the inks were half the price of the printer. This IS and will be by any standards a rip-off for a printer.However, this comment goes to ALL colour printer vendors !! For instance HP does a much worse job selling the full colour package at the price of the printer - eg CP3525 800 Euro, Toner cartridges 900 Euro!!!!)So to anyone that goes to buy a colour printer, I can say with confidence: The colour printer vendors in an effort to sell their commercial research will sell you the printer (for what is worth in research) nearly for free (compared to the past). What they will make their money off, will be the printer supplies, meaning first and foremost the TONER and then the accessories (e.g. a network interface that typically costs 30 Euro, they sell it as "print server" for 300 Euro (order of magnitude). So to any one that sells the nonsense that printers have gone cheap by leaps and bounds I would kindly ask to spare us the marketing rubbish and tell the truth. We vendors are here to grab your money for these prints by the periodic selling of ink/toner supplies; and by god, they do magnificently since most buyes thought they got a super deal but fail to complain at the till when they buy the ink..well they can't. They are already deep into it.Away from this parenthetic comment on ink rip-off (hopefully in 5-10 years colour will be standard - like black today - and it would go cheaper - but then vendors their would raise the stake with features or new technology refinements...so going cheaper - you wish..) I focused on the capabilities of this 8560n and awaited its delivery at home next day.The printer arrived to me boxed as new. I unpacked it, found in the package the set of ink stick samples (how sad - to buy such an expensive printer and give you only samples to use it - like a car with a 5 euros of gas in to enjoy it - but hey the vendors do this on purpose - wet your appetite and then splash the real money for the ink supplies FAST, but anyway..). When I opened the ink loading tray, to my surprize I found ink sticks inside..!! I said nah.. I cannot believe that Xerox forgets ink stick in the loading tray for free..I opened the clean up tray and presto..leftover ink..PLAISIO did a great job selling me there a used printer as I found out from the page counter..One mark to Xerox there for poor quality control of their distributors!I called the store and Xerox and mentioned this. Xerox said this was not supposed to happen and I appreciated this, but did nothing. They turned me back to the store. I called PLAISIO and mentioned about this delivery fiasco of a used printer. Needless to say, the PLAISIO support people were so INCOMPETENT that they started arguing over the phone a) without knowing the printer packaging list b)without sending a technician first. Amazed as I was, and at the same time an ERICSSON engineer and tester for equipment we get in store, I had to pull some corporate muscle to make them take the printer back and send me a replacement. PLAISIO gets full marks there for being TOTALLY customer UNFRIENDLY as I wasted a week of headache with this. In the end a new replacement was awaiting for me outside my door a week AFTER.My original suspicions were confirmed once I opened this second delivery. The ink sticks were supposed to arrived in their own packing and not within the printer's ink loading tray. So the first printer was indeed a used one. That of course raised for me more fears due to one simple corrolary: if the printer was used and repackaged to be sent to me it could only happen as a result of another person not liking this printer after using. The question was: what could be the reasons for it?With this question hovering over my head for the next month or so, I took the really new printer out for a print ride.I put the sample ink sticks in, filled in the paper tray, put it on power and just watched the spectacle. The printer took its warm up ages, went ready and then started printing its clean up pages (it started splashing out the ink stick supplies already - but hey it is verifying its print head works) and then printed the entire printer configuration. This was a good start for initialisation since in my HP i detest having to search the combination of buttons to find out my net settings. Unfortunately this is where Xerox smartness stopped, since on every power shutdown (not shutdown sleep), the printer would do exactly the same, waste ink to printer the entire configuration again for each power up. One would expect that after the first or say second powerup, the printer would understand that it needs to start up silently (a simple powerup counter could do this) and save us some ink there..but no..This is for the next AI generation of Xerox printers.Anyway this was a mere omission to what expect me next after a few days. In the mean time I did some photoshop work and printed colour on the printer. The resolution was great (it was real 1200x1200) but the colour match was pathetic to what I would see on the screen of photoshop. What was missing was a colour calibrator/matcher of what I would see on screen (ok it also depends on the screen profile but you would expect the printer to be smart enough to show you for this price the colour deviations or try to suggest matches). I found out that this was a different software altogether. So strike one for colour matching between screen output and printer output. Resolution was still great though.I went on hoping to get better at colour calibration between the two, until the first week the ink samples simple went away (were totally consumed). I must admit that I am not a person that likes to leave electronics on, so I was shutting down the printer, expecting to see the impact of this decision. Well the very simple result of this was that in a week I had expended the entire ink sample supply and about 45 pages in test pages. My real prints were about 23 when disaster set in.A few days before the disaster, I opened the new set of ink sticks hoping to be cautious enough to economize..I wish.. I had to leave the printer on all the time and put it in standby sleep mode. The printer was constantly warm on the plastic covers (which means semi hot on the printhead to keep the ink in fluid condition so as to minimize wastage). There were two immediate consequences of this: a) I turned my printer into a heater (quite literaly) b) I was expending energy to maintain this modus operandi (remember the lesson about standby devices and energy spent to light up X bulbs in a year? - same idea different setup). I started not liking this, since I would like to go on holiday and not worry about my printer left on standby sleep. Why because the printer has a temperature sensor which after some time goes off and bring the printer to life starting up the heater resistor for maintaining the ink fluid. The problem is that once that happens the printer does not go back on its own into shutdown sleep. Anyway this whole idea of having a printer waking up and even being smart enough to go to sleep only to keep the ink fluid started ringing increased failure rate probabilities in relays from heat dissipation (hey the assembly is tighly packed) which of course would be dependent of fan convection...realiability fears stepped in..As if this fear (as well as the one hovering from the first used printer) was not enough, my wife shutdown the machine from the power on switch of the printer, I actually got upset (when I shouldn't as she did not do something strange) because I had conditioned myself to get into the habbit of the machine. NOT the other way around as it should be (infinite marks to HP for their approach to this). I put the printer back on with some more ink wastage and two days after disaster struck fast and swift. Dear owner, please call support, Fault XYZ, the printer cannot operate. As an engineer would understand, this started confirming my fears that this printer is only destined for trouble 78 pages into its usage.With real regret and dissapointment for my choice, I called Xerox for its repair. An engineer was scheduled to come 3 days after (no printer until then but Xerox received its money in full). He came indeed while the identified spare part (from the fault code) arrived to me independently of the engineer. That was a bit strange, but in anycase it was a reasonable resolution path. When the engineer arrived, he asked me for ink sticks. I said that I would not like to waste them in repair troubleshooting since they are very expensive to buy so quickly again. He commented that in this case we would not be able to test the printer after the part replacement. I was STUNNED !! The engineer, was effectively blackmailing me - no ink no verification of the repair. When I asked why don't you bring ink sticks over for testing, he commented this is not the Xerox policy for repairs.. NICE !! Xerox will repair THEIR faulty printer at MY expense, XEROX will learn WHERE they got it wron at MY expense. This is NOT the way to treat (should I say cheat?) the customer..Unfortunately (and this will NOT happen again for ANY vendor) I gave some of my ink stick for testing to the engineer, in an effort to close this repair, but at the same time bitterly dissapointed that I chose XEROX. I said please let it end.The engineer quite happily took the sticks, put them in and then started the warm up process of the printer..Once he did the printer refused to start after 60% of its warm up ready cycle, we could hear all sorts of relays testing themselves, but the printer would not go ready. The engineer tried his prescribed tricks by cleaning the head. As you can imagine, he expended ALL the ink I provided and together with it about 50 sheets of paper. I said to myself, hey this is nice. A free on-warranty repair would cost me one day of work, 300 euros of ink and a broken printer. What else could possibly go wrong with this choice??? The engineer started sweating since the printer would not go ready even after spending the entire set of in sticks I had (i gave them all to him just to see where it would end - it didn't) and although he replaced the supposedly faulty component. After about 2 hours of trying with switching the printer on and off - wow what a high level of Xerox engineer expertise there - the printer obviously had enough with his efforts and spitted out one last fault..The engineer was happy because he though he found the exact cause of the problem..and he did - The fault code simply meant that - THE PRINTER HEAD HAD PACKED UP, I.E. IT HAS BROKEN, KAPUT, END AND BYE BYE. With an ultimate sense of relief that he found the problem - the problem being that the printer must head for straight to the bin - engineer announced confidently that they will have to replace the printer !!! HURRAY !!! 78 printed pages out of which only 23 were my prints and a 600 (+300 of inks) printer had to be replaced (i.e. binned).Since we were heading for replacement, I asked the engineer to tell me what are the most frequent causes of failure in these printers? He indicated that this was not one of them and typically what packs up is the LCD screen, the drum rotor or its belt, the ink loading tray, exclaiming that these printers are very reliable !!! I agreed with him indicating that my printer was a prime example of such reliability..after a second replacement (could it be that the first user turned his printer back because of such reasons?? I wonder..)Anyway, the on-site repair ordeal was over. I canned XEROX to confirm about my printer replacement. Mr SMARAGDAKIS of XEROX support said that this was scheduled to happen in about a week's time indicating that it takes time for PLAISIO to get XEROX request in their systems. Left with no other alternative, I accepted this, while I commented that I had spend 300 Euros on inks that his engineer expended trying to fix the broken printer. Amazingly enough Mr. SMARAGDAKIS commented that this was unfortunate but there was nothing he could do. When I inquired about their replacement since the fault was CLEARLY on their side, MR SMARAGDAKIS mentioned that he could not replace it but he could sell me some new ones for 10% discount, i.e. double rip-off with a rebate of 30 euros, for what? Chewing gums???I went back to PLAISIO a week after for my replacement, when PLAISIO provided me back with a credit not of 520 Euros. When I asked why 520 and not 600 they said this was the running price of a new 8560 printer. So I commented as if my incovenience, loss of time and work, headache with this printer and lack of it to print, my actual purchase had devalued in about two months or so. This was supposed to be a brand new model in 2009.With frustration reaching its peak at this point, I took the credit note and bought the HP CP3525dn by paying an extra 250 euro's out of my pocket.Given the above experience, I have taken the following stepsa) Advise ERICSSON GREECE to steer clear of XEROX products (at least in Greece and with Greek support). The people there are a) technically INCOMPETENT b) customer unfriendly c) do not understand what it means to have the FAULT on their side when it comes to compensating the customer.b) Bought HP printer. The printer based on my experience from my 2100M I expect it to be as reliable. What I would ask HP is to lower the price of the toner as it is Very expensive. However the good thing is that IT WORKS !!!c) informed XEROX headquarters. IF XEROX Greece does not care, XEROX US I believe will. I am awaiting a response for this.So for the moment my advise would bea) DO NOT BUY this printer, unless you have money to throw away. At least for this particular type of technology, the reliability risk is high due to fundamentals of the solid ink operation. If Xerox manages to lower the temperature of the machine and keep the printer head clean without destroying it, then perhaps this technology has a future, because the truth is that it produced great (but not lasting) prints. You must have heard by now the stories about the wax coming off the print if you scratch it, or worse if you create letter heads that you feed into a real laser printer. This could render your laser damaged irreperably.b)Doubt seriously XEROX policy on support with respect to ink consumption for repair or at the very least ink replacement in the event of damage.c)Put pressure to XEROX to provide a VERY cheap ink supply programme for home users. This is because XEROX is very far from having a printer that is reliable enough to be able to sell ink supplies at the price they do. XEROX has got a lot of work to make this printer produce solid printouts in terms of durability, while maintaining a robust printer assembly. The customer would only be willing to help in this if he can do his job CHEAPLY. Otherwise there are much better printers out there (like HP) to splash your cash in.my 2 (very expensive) p.Dr. T. Pagtzis[...]PS. Same letter has been sent of to XEROX USA to see if they are willing to do anything about this MESS.
This camera is easy to install, but its not that hard to set a piece of manure on your monitor in the first place. The picture is absolute garbage. get a good one.. leave this one alone..
This is the only product on the market that fit 3 simple requirements I had:1. Portable boombox2. Will play my stacks of mp3 CDs3. Will dock my ipod and play songs from the boombox controls.Didnt think that was alot to ask but this really is the only product of its kind. Works great and would have gotten 5 stars if not for following flaws:1. No power button on the remote! This is a biggie. You have to remember to turn it on before you sit down across the room. And you cant leave it on all the time either because of its energy saving shutdown feature.2. They got rid of the preset buttons in favor of a sleeker look. Thats OK, but it sure isnt as nice to go to your favorite AM or FM stations by hitting the forward and back buttons and cycling through all 25 presets. Would rather have the first 6 as hard keys (like in a car stereo).3. AM antenna reception could be better.4. Sleek & shiny black casing looks real slick and nice but it also shows fingerprints and dust alot.5. [Minor complaint] CD loader is a tray that comes out like on a computer. Sort of slow but its OK.Everything else is perfect in every way! Love this thing and highly recommend it if you can get over the issues above.
I bought this product because I own Griffin's Itrip. It charges perfectly, no problems at all. The reason I gave a 4-star rating is because it doesn't charge my Ipod while using the Itrip on the car, only when I stop using it. Overall, it's a great product and seriously recommend it to everyone. It has everything you need to charge an Ipod at an incredible price.
This charger is perfect- charges DS just fine- looks just like the original, but not a Nintendo product. Hasn't broke yet!
This product did exactly what it said it would do, but it didn't do it very long. The interesting thing is that it worked even when the fans died just by giving the laptop plenty of air circulation. It is not comfortable for use on the lap. I bought a 10" mini and bought the Ucool laptop stand (also from amazon dot com) to replace this product. The new Ucool has no working parts, costs less, weighs less than a pound, sits comfortably on my lap or desk, and uses no electricity.
I got this camera 'cause I was sick and tired of compact cameras that simply did not deliver quality photos.When I first got it I pleasantly surprised, you simply put the lens on and the camera took great pictures for you! Everything I could only dream about from a compact camera came from this beautiful instrument.The auto mode is perfect for everyday use, and the other modes are great for messing around with and getting great photos in the process.I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone who's willing to step up and get their first real camera.
If you're looking for an inexpensive in-ear that will last you a decent amount of time and produce great bass then this is your product. I might add that, for the cost and class, these actually produce terrific mids and highs as well.
Over the past four months, I have played several dozen DVDs without any problem. For the price, I've found it to be an excellent little unit. Of course, there are some "tradeoffs" given the price ... but, in my opinion, the tradeoffs have not caused me any regret.* While attractive and light, the casing doesn't seem to be very sturdy (I wouldn't pack it in a suitcase but it's perfectly fine in a stationary location).* With the unit shipped to me, the provided RCA connector cables very easily slipped off the unit. In fact, I found it necessary to purchase a replacement set (which completely cleared up the problem).* Personally, I prefer units that don't require use of the remote control. However, this issue occurs with expensive players too. (Actualy, a DVD can be played without the remote but one cannot advance by chapters or select a menu option.)On the other hand, this player has some nice conveniences. For example, you can press PLAY and the DVD starts playing whether the unit was on or off. In my opinion, the manufacturer didn't cut every possible corner in order to lower production costs.
As soon as I got this my life as an intermediate amateur astronomer changed. It has an easy to use eyepiece with a wide lens to look through, not one of those tiny little holes you might have used. It also zooms easily between the powers that I use with my Meade EC 125 AT UHC 5 inch reflecting telescope. I am using it right now as the only lens I need. I was just so happy to find a zoom lens at a reasonable price. The zoom feature does not move quite as easily as some of my Canon zoom lenses for cameras, but I have gotten used to it and just zoom it in and out carefully. Using it does not seem to affect my tracking drive. I had been worried some about that. The other great thing about this zoom is that I have to do very little refocusing. I tend to use the lower level magnifications to spot the objects I am looking for easily and then zoom in on them gradually. It worked especially well for viewing Jupiter. Much, much better than having several separate lenses. With those I had to do a tremendous amount of refocusing.
Cheap price works just as good as any other $60.00 cable out there. Highly recommended. Fast shipping. Will get more as I get more TV's.
After looking at the manufacurer's web site and other retail stores, they wanted $80 to $120 for a similar charger, I believe I got this one foe a little over $8, what a deal! It worked as described and arrived ahead of schedule!
I purchased this mount for my Toshiba 26av500u LCD flat screen. I wanted one that swiveled up/down and left/right. Trying to figure out which mount to use was hard. There are so many of them out there. I did some research and found that for the price, this mount was exactly what I needed. It met all my expectations. I mounted it on a beam near my ceiling. Two lag screws and six screws to the back of the TV. Took me about 10 minutes. Very easy to lift off the post if I want to remove the TV for whatever. You can tighted the mount movement for easy or harder to move situations with a knob or a set screw.All parts were included. This works with VESA 100x100, 100x200, 200x200. These are the spacing between the holes on the back of the TV in mm.
I purchased two of these cameras for a customer to use in remote locations. One camera set up fine - the other never worked correctly. The pan motor in the first camera burned out in less than three months. Both were returned to 4xem for repair. It took more than four months and several phone calls to get the cameras returned. Neither returned camera could be installed. One finally installed wirelessly after a firmware upgrade. 4xem said that the cameras only worked with D-Link routers. After finally getting a new camera, upgrading the firmware, the cameras will not stay connected and must constantly be rebooted by unplugging them. This is not a great option since they are installed in remote locations - it costs my customer about $200 in labor for each reset. They uninstalled the cameras today and chewed me out for recommending them.
I have an AL-1655 and an AL-1642. I run them hard and they work well. I refill the toner cartridges myself at about $12 per refill and buy new ones when they get too worn out on ebay or Amazon marketplace. We copy, scan and print thousands of pages per month. I run Windows XP (and do not want to upgrade after reading the other reviews). I agree that Sharp support is pretty poor, although I exchanged one of the machines for a refurbished one and it worked out fine. I had a previous one of these AL series before this. When I see the problems my friends have with their "All-in-one" machines from HP I would not trade my Sharp machines for anything!
Package arrived as promised. The only criticism I have is there are absolutely NO instruction on how to use. It was easily looked up on the internet though. The tester was an invaluable tool. The first time it took me three tries to properly wire the cable into the connectors. There are a few tricks to make it easier and after I learned those it was a snap to wire my whole house.
We truly enjoy our XM at the pool with the Roady2 Home Kit.Thanks for carrying
I am very happy with this camera, The A75 has excellent image quality, Canon's new DIGIC processor does its job very well, The Canon AiAF autofocus system is more or less a joke, But this camera has plenty of manual controls to get excellent results, The macro mode is cool, Get the accessories and lens adapters and you are into a new world of Marco Photography, Many other cameras use a proprietary lithium-ion battery pack. It's nice to be able to use rechargeable or &quot;off the shelf&quot; batteries in this camera, Battery life with NiMH 2200mah or better is excellent, This camera is a great combination of well balanced performance, Excellent image quality and ease of use, all at a very affordable price. Go get it..!!
The cable gave me an OK picture, but after a couple years outdoors it would snap/break wherever I touched it, exposing the shielding inside. Pretty lame.
AXIS 210A professional network cameras from the market leader in network video, are ideal for surveillance and remote monitoring. Supported by the industry's largest base of software applications, they provide the perfect solution for securing offices, shops, schools and other facilities over the local area network or across the Internet. The cameras, with their integrated audio support, enable remote users to not only view, but also listen in on an area and communicate orders or requests to visitors or intruders via two-way audio communication.The support for Power over Ethernet, enabling power to the cameras to be delivered via the network, reduces cabling requirements and installation costs, and consolidates power for higher reliability. Connecting directly to IP networks, the built-in Web server, open application interface and sophisticated networking functions based on open industry standards greatly simplify systems integration.The cameras provide superior image quality, giving full frame rate even at VGA resolution, thanks to the progressive scan CCD sensor and powerful real-time image processing hardware.
Sadly I could not use this equipment. The connector cord was much too short, and I could not make it work. I would have returned the item, but the shipping was too much. If anyone wants it, contact me.
I am disappointed in this product's performance because I cannot easily use the microphone to modulate my speaking voice. While the microphone's stem is flexible, it is too short to be positioned optimally. As a result, the microphone remains somewhere to the left of my speaking voice. Some callers have told me that my voice seems &quot;far away.&quot; When I bend the stem to get closer to the microphone, the arm is long enough to catch one side of my mouth but too short to be positioned an inch or so directly in front of me. I often resort to switching from the headset to the handheld telephone midway through a conversation.
This is the third multi-function machine I've owned, and by far it is the best - with caveats. What is good about it includes a very fast fax with the ability to check for and catch errors in transmission, along with various types of 'reports' that allow you to track your incoming and outgoing faxing.The flatbed copier is easy to use, and the document feeder works well. If you're used to commercial machines at professional shops, you'll be sorely disappointed in the speed; this is a home unit and MUCH slower, meant for lighter duty use. But, for such a volume of work, it does the job well. It can be set to 'draft' speed, which helps speed it up, but still, its no commercial machine. Part of the problem is that it wastes a lot of time making various groans, burps and beeps while sitting there doing nothing, and such nonsense can occur with every page copied sometimes.The printer works well in terms of output once it gets going. Starting the driver, having it format the pages, etc. can take several minutes. It also took me many months to discover that spooling to the printer was causing the entire printer and computer to freeze up requiring a cold reboot; the solution being to turn off the spooling, and have it print directly to the printer. (Computer 'resources' below about 80% seem to do it in.)I also complained to Canon early on, via e-mail that every time I started my computer the program popped up 4 different menus and task bars of various types, which basically dominated the entire screen. Nowhere in the documentation were there instructions on how to turn off such nonsense. E-mail tech support was very quick in telling me how to do so.The scanner has to be initialized too, is fair to middlin'. Adjusting it, such as for what dimensional size paper it should scan, is cumbersome at best. So, I still use my portable printer/scanner far more often, which is easier to set up and use.Where Canon did not do as well was in paying attention to some of the small details. The paper tray holds only 100 sheets, which is marginal for all but the smallest of users. I have to restock it daily, and sometimes run out of paper during large incoming faxes anyway. It does store them in memory until more paper is loaded.The ink supply, especially for the black, is also on the small size.I go thru a tank in 2-4 weeks, and it costs ~... retail, though if you scour the web, you can buy off-brand versions for about half that. Nor is there any electronic ongoing monitoring of the ink supply - until you run out. I've used up a color tank of each color in ~2 months, and they're priced similarly.If the fax machine is used on a stand-alone basis, it won't ring for incoming calls unless a phone is attached to the back of the unit!The print manual is skimpy and incomplete. There are 3 other manuals, on the CD-ROM, which are best printed out, which do not overlap with the printed version or each other, which total about 300 pages. Having to flip through 4 volumes of material to find an answer, rather than through a single integrated manual, wastes a lot of time.Overall, the quality of the machine is fairly high. The printer is a slow poke, but of good quality output. But Canon skimped on its ability to handle volume work, as well as other details, causing some amount of aggravation for home office users who are anything but very small in size. The hassle of having to start the driver every time, and the slowness of formatting for printing is a big pain, but I didn't buy it for that.
This is a great bargain. It's an affordable antenna with great performance, but remember that it's still a "basic" antenna.
If you like these screen protectors (I do, but it is a matter of preference), this package is worth it. For about $[money]more than the protectors alone, you get a leather case, 4-in-1 stylus, and cleaning wipes. The case is not bad for casual use, but you can order one or two of these kits and replace your case yearly if it takes a beating.
My husband and I have been looking for an easy way to record short videos for our children's sporting events. This is perfect for that. As the sun goes down, it is harder to get quality footage without a flash. That is the only downfall. It is VERY user friendly as well. Can't beat it for the money.
theoriginalsubguy has it right.I bought this for my ATV and Snowmobile. Works "OK" but the locking mechanism comes loose and has to be supplemented some way. I made a little rubber stopper to solve the problem on mine.BUT... there is now a MUCH better solution -- the RAM (brand) mounts are MUCH better. (Amazon has these too). I bought one -- They make this Garmin product obsolete.
These are in-ear headphones so you don't need to crank your volume up as high. Saves battery while using my iPod. Also less likely to come apart (the "speaker" portion of many earbuds falls out after a while when I use them since I use my iPod daily). Has a 90 degree angled plug so that it won't get bent or broken if you wrap the headphones around an MP3 player.UPDATE: Or not! Gave out in mid-September for no reason that I could determine. "Warranty" service costs more than new earbuds. Maybe it's my bad luck, but I'm not buying these again!
Great product! Price is fair and is just what i needed. Holds about 200 mp3's or about 1500 images! Which is more than what I could ever need! Great product for the money!
The radio works good, but has one big flaw. The only search function divides the frequency spectrum into 13 bands, some of which are quite large and take a long time to go through. The chance of missing a short transmission is therefore also quite large.I don't understand why they didn't include a function that existed on my 30 year old Pro-2020 and just about every other scanner, which is to enter in an arbitrary search range.Too bad. I like the unit otherwise, but it's going to be returned for this reason.
Based on overall great reviews on amazon, I bought these speakers. I'm extremely pleased. They are very inexpensive but sound better than the much more expensive and bulky speakers I replaced with these. I'm completely happy with them.
Nice earphones - good value. Had them for about a month and have good sound. Light weight and fit in ear well. Help to cut sound from outside when pressed in your ears.
I bought this Antenna to use with my Midland 75-822. I hooked it up and was picking people up a good 15-20 miles away with no tuning.
I have been a fan of NetGear's blue-metal-box line (now called ProSafe) for some years, so I dove into this box (and its 24-port brother) for a project I was working on.Out of the box, they were plug-and-play. They automatically detected 4 parallel spans to another vendor's switch and started using them before I had a chance to formally configure a LAG (link aggregation group).The auto configuring ports perform flawlessly in our mixed network of 10/100/1000Base-T based Macs, printers, routers, servers, and various toasters. In fact, they perform so well, they, um, "pointed out" some driver issues we had on a few systems that had trouble coping with the added speed.The web UI is spartan for sure, but quite functional. Configuration settings are pretty obvious without reading the manual. Their SNMP MIBs are complete.There is one gotcha... You must remember to *save* your settings. It does not do this automatically.Support seems excellent, and they openly describe fixed bugs and any outstanding issues contained in each firmware update available from their website. (I didn't need to upgrade, I did it to test the upgrade process.)Adding icing to the cake is a lifetime warranty and a high MTBF.If I were to pick a word describing this box, it would be "lean".
I work a lot for the elderly. THis has made such a difference for them. They are unable to navigate a remote with 99 tiny butons that do nothing they want. This solved the problem. Not just for the elderly.
I am not a power user when it comes to irons. I like to press my shirt and pants before work in the mornings and this iron fills that need with ease. I love not having to drape the cord or fight with it while ironing. This iron gets plenty hot and has enough steam to fog over the mirror in my bathroom. It stays hot for several minutes and reheats quickly while I rearrange my shirt or pants on the ironing board. I love the carrying case with retractable cord. All in all I love this iron and have no regrets.
I purchased this plug because I needed something with these exact dimensions for my Arduino. My nearby Radio Parts retailer sells a similar plug, but it's 2.1 x 5.5 x 12.5mm, which is 3mm longer than what I was looking for.Unfortunately, the item I received was also 12.5mm long, which is why I'm returning it. I like the flexible sleeve; the octagonal sides look better than a circular plug; but I don't like how it sticks out when plugged in. Oh well.
El Producto esta excelente, por su precio y calidad. Soy realizador de comerciales y cuando no se usan las tarjetas (p2 card), usamos los tapes, y funcionan como esperamos.Depende la calidad que requieran, es confiable trabajar en ellos. Lo recomiendo.
First let me start by saying: &quot;DON'T BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK&quot;Our first digital camera was a Kodak easyshare, I don't recall the model. However, it was a great little point and shoot camera that took at least 20 - 30 photos without any problems. We filled up the memory before we used up the battery life. Because we were comfortable with the Kodak we had, we went ahead and bought the Kodak 3700 camera for my daughter's 16th birthday only to be completely disappointed months later. The camera has almost never worked correctly. After a few months we started experiencing the charging problems just like many others who have posted their reviews here. The camera takes 1 or 2 pics and then the battery is dead. We thought perhaps our daughter never charged the battery correctly when it was brand new, so we replaced the lithium battery, but the problems did not resolve. We tried rechargeable batteries, but the problems did not resolve. We thought it might be the camera dock and tried at a friend's house, but the problem still did not resolve. This product is junk and should have been recalled as there is an obvious manufacturer's defect. Kodak has offered no resolve or replacement. Too little information too late for us, but heed the warning for those looking to buy this camera today. DON'T DO IT!!!!!
This mouse did not work when I received it. The batteries would not charge, and it was said to be new, but this mouse was obviously used, it came in a box, and there were markings all over the mouse.
Why pay more for an SDHC card that has a "brand" name. Don't let manufacturer's fool you by saying you can only use their brand for their products. I purchased this card for myCanon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Pink)and mySanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder and 8 MP Digital Camera). Now I can take about 8000+ pictures depending on the size and quality of the image and be able to record hours of videos. No need to have additional smaller capacity SD cards laying around getting lost now.Make sure to get a card reader such as theTranscend TS-RDM3K All in 1 USB 2.0 Multi Card Reader (Black). Makes it easier to view and upload photos/videos from the card instead of hooking up the camera to your PC via cables.
wont work. just had it for 3 months and it wouldnt work. very dislike on this one dont waist your time.
It's a small price to pay to keep dust from ever reaching the lens of your Coolpix 8800. The filter comes with a sturdy plastic case, if you need to remove it, or swap it for the polarizing filter. The filter's instructions indicate to not use more than one filter at a time.
The Handygps is fun and worth the money. I purchased one after the Comdex show. It has proven to work every time. It acquires satellites in about 3 minutes. I found it really amazing when I drove into my driveway and it knew exacty where I was. This GPS does indeed work and it is not nearly as expensive as some of the other GPS products on the market. In fact, I'm back here at Amazon to buy one for a buddy of mine for his b-day. I recommend it. Buy it and have fun!
Haven't had a problem with the unit, however had problems installing the software. That didn't matter though, since I just used Microsoft ICS that comes with Windows 2k. 1Mbit/s is kinda slow, but for internet sharing and file, it's very sufficient. I can live without it (since I'm using my cable modem), but I'm sure my roommate can't!! She connects to the internet using my machine and the diamond homefree. Note that you need at least two to talk.
This VCR/DVD really is a bad one. I read mixed reviews on Circuit City's website, but still went ahead and bought it b/c the price was low and it was for my kids' playroom. I wasn't going to get an expensive one with a five-year-old and two-year-old running around...and I wanted one I could teach them to work.Well, I shot myself in the foot - try telling two impatient little ones why you're spending ten minutes trying to get the darn thing to work! Within a month or two the VCR stopped rewinding halfway through the rewind process, which was a big warning noted in the reviews. I have to manually hold the button down and it rewinds with the movie ONSCREEN. Imagine how long that takes. I went out and bought a rewinder (another 12 bucks) and THAT broke within two weeks! It's kind of comical - I have to run all the way across the house to another VCR to rewind tapes whenever the kids want to watch them.I also have the audio static problem here and there. My husband and I have finally figured out that if you turn the TV to Channel 4 and then back to 3, the static goes away. However, my kids can't really understand that concept so they get frustrated and I come running...Overall, this was NOT worth the cheap price. It's more trouble than it's worth. DON'T BUY IT!
Records the camera data much quicker than the standard SanDisk which I already owned.
Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial ReceiverPerhaps the unit I received was defective or broken in transit, but I could not get it to work. I tried 3 different antennas and could get no further than the initial screen that simply gave a "no signal" message. The unit never tried to do anything else, like run through a set-up routine or scan for channels. The user manual was useless and had absolutely nothing about initialization or start-up. I tried to use the remote to get to some sort of set-up routine, but the only set-up option in the on-screen menu was to set things like HDMI or PCM for audio. No initial start-up or set-up routine was available. Each of the three antennas I tried with this unit work absolutely fine with a basic HDTV to analog converter box that sells for 1/3 the price, so the tuner in this Samsung was either broken or not very good. Even the "no signal" message box that I received was very grainy. If that is any indication of the picture quality this Samsung unit produces, it would not be acceptable. I cannot recommend this to anyone.
This is a one of the classic lens to have in the bag. Nice bokeh and the subject is sharp.
I purchased this product and in less that 6 months it had lines across photographs randomly. These showed up even on the sample pictures from the factory. In addition, after about 5 minutes...the power would shut off. After emailing customer service numerous times I finally obtain RMA info. I returned the unit almost a month ago and I get no response to emails. The one response I did get said it had been shipped by FedEx as per the attached Airway Bill. Well there was no airway bill attached...so nothing could be tracked. I responded telling them no airway bill was attached and I have not received a response. Considering this was a very expensive frame at the time I purchased it...I am extremely frustrated. I would never purchase another product from this company nor would I advise anyone else to either.
The product allows you to plug plain-old VGA monitors into your PowerPC Mac. Couldn't be anymore simple. This is not for Intel Macs so make sure you know what kind of Mac you have.
The remote is great as it controls all of your items w/o having to hit a button for which component you wish to control like on an ordinary universal remote. You program all of this ahead of time such as when watching tv, you use the receiver to control volume, the cable box to change channels, and what input the tv should be on....meaning i just hit volume and it goes up and down on the receiver instead of having to hit the aux button and the volume and then back to cable.Here is the bad part...the software interface was problematic for me. It would get 50% through the remote update on my home computer and then stop. Calls to tech support were less than helpful, they couldn't figure out the issue, I finally gave up and tried it at work and it was fine. Not sure why, but it must have something to do with a Firewall setting on my home pc (even though it was off). But it works fine now, just have to bring the remote to work if I need to update it.
My D200 has been getting the job done for nearly two years as I write this. Ergonomics, build quality, performance are all outstanding. All it lacks is better high ISO image quality.I was an early adopter of the D200, buying mine in late December, 2005. It replaced a Fuji S2 Pro which I had chosen over the D100 (in retrospect, a wise choice). I've been a Nikon SLR shooter since the late 1960s, so never considered other than an F-mount DSLR. My camera did exhibit the early D200 banding problem, but only in extreme situations. It went back to Nikon and was quickly fixed.Compared to either the Fuji S2 or the D70s I got for my wife, this camera is 100% pro quality in build and performance. Compared to the Fuji, the image quality is improved, but not by a huge margin. Metering and menus are better, as well.I'm a part-time pro shooter, doing mainly landscapes and fine art photography, but I've shot a few marathons, and the D200 has the speed and buffer capacity to handle them nicely. Although it's a bit slow switching from my 28mm f2 to my 105mm f2.5, it's great that Nikon accommodated these superb old AiS manual focus lenses.One of the appealing qualities of the D200 is the package of size/weight/performance. My last Nikon SLR was the F5. It was a tank, just like the D2X I've used. I learned with the F5 that I was paying too high a price in size and weight for a lot of features I never used. True, the D200 is not a great party camera. But it is the right package for most "serious" photography.Since it appears that the D300 resolves my high-ISO complaints about the D200, I'll be adding one of those to my bag in the spring after prices settle down. That will allow me to have the D200 converted for use shooting IR.
I am very happy with the service at Amazon.com.The Nano ipod received was exactly as described. I received the Nano in plenty of time for Christmas as it was a Christmas gift. Nano works well, I am very happy with product I purchased.Thanks.
This is the most expensive lens that I own. It requires a LOT of light to shoot at fast shutter speeds particularly if you plan on doing some close-up, long-distance shots. It's got quite a bit of weight behind it, so don't plan on doing too much handheld photography. Not saying that it's impossible, but your hands will eventually get tired. For the price, it's a great lens.
I moved up to this router from an older D-Link router- and added a new desktop computer with Windows VISTA at the same time. Router set up and links to four other computers was made more complex by the D-Link supplied Network Magic software. Until I removed Network Magic I had all kinds of connection problems, printing problems and the like. With Network Magic gone, I am very happy with the D-Link router. I don't know if the conflicts with Network Magic were due to mixed OS- (VISTA and XP) but it just didn't work. Buy the router, skip Network Magic.
I've tested this by calling at least 4 different people -- After a great deal of messing with the boom I was able to keep from sounding like darth vader, but everyone complained of an annoying humm that bothers the person I'm talking too. It does so if connected to the amp or directly to my computer. I've not had these problems with my other labtec headset.I could deal with this (ie replace the headset) but there is a very loud humm using amplifier even at the lowest volume, and at high volume it is too painful to leave on. I tried using the amplifier plugged in and with batteries. I tried it with the headset it came with and my other headset which I know is good. I tried it on two computers.Any way I try this setup and parts, they just don't work well enough to use and am trying to return them.
good wire. this review is for the maniacs.If you really want a good wire, aux or otherwise, find a Magnolia or equivalent near you and order a silver aux cable for about a hundred bucks.If your serious, silver is the best. Gold will not corrode, but silver is researched to actually sound better, and they have a break-in period.I ordered a Y-splitter, two aux and a two-inch USB sync cable for iPod to Headphone amp (Fostex HP P1 accepts a sync cable!).This is a good cable though, Monster always does it right. Some say that Monster doesn't have a quality product, I disagree. They're overpriced but quality conscious. Can't say the same for most others. And Monster was making good cable when the rest of us were at Radio Shack getting the cheapest RCA cords possible because that's all that was available.
Purchased the Acoustimass 16 Series II. I had a Klipsch Legend system previously. I have to say the Bose sounds great. Very wide soundstage. Good tonal balance. I kept my old Mirage subwoofer and have it and the Bose AM 16 subwoofer running simultaneously. It sounds awesome. Highly recommend.
My own fault that I picked this up without an amplifier, I thought it was self amplified. The amp I hooked up could be why it distorts a little with bigger booms, but it does fine for the basic music bass.
These work great for phone wire as well as coax and cat5 cable. After years of running loose wires, I figured these clips would straighen up the mess!!
These are the best sounding headphones I have come across bar none. I origanally purchased the Shure 500's and was impressed with the bass but thought the high's and mid's were lacking and for over $400 dollars i was not impressed. I returned them and purchased the er-4p's, let me be the first to say these headphones far outperform all others and for under $200 dollars they are a steal. Stop reading this review and buy these headphones if you enjoy music. Only thing i found odd was how they must be inserted into the ear but only takes a few minutes to get used to. Sounds comparable to my two JL 10w7's with 500watts a piece as well as two sets of JL audio Seperates with 100 watts to each mid range and 50watts to each tweeter simply AMAZING HEADPHONES!!!
I'm happy with this camera but do NOT order the combo package with the Kingston memory card. I took about 15 pictures and got "Memory Card Error" and was not able to retrieve my pictures using any of 3 un-delete programs I tried and two different USB memory card readers.I looked initially looked online after encountering the error before trying any retrieval steps, do a Google search for "Canon Powershot 570is Memory Card Error" and see what happens, and i found forum after forum post of people having this problem when not using a Canon or SanDisk -- supposedly SanDisk makes the Canon memory cards -- memory card.AMAZON IS OFFERING A COMBO DEAL FOR TWO PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT WORK GOOD TOGETHER.
First off, the packaging and write up for this product give you the impression you can operate it with the case on. Other than charging it and removing the stylus, you can't. You need to flip the case open to use the functions.It does a decent job of protecting the palm from scratches and dings, but the hinges are flimsy and the cover isn't very strong so if you drop it, all bets are off.What gets me the most is that this piece of plastic retails for $19. It probably costs 50 cents to produce. It screamed ripoff from the moment I opened it.
I had this machine set up for about one month and used it once or twice then when I did a tape to dvd recording the dvdr malfunctioned.Now I have to see about getting it repaired.This happens to be the 2d Go Video VR5940 I have.The first VR5940 which I bought last April '05 has been my workhorse machine and does indeed work very well.
This lens isn't being made anymore, but you can still buy it used. It is a gem of a lens. I started photography with a Rebel xsi, then went to a Rebel T1i and finally a 5D Mark II. The single change in my gear that made the most difference was buying a flash, but second to that was this lens. This lens is exceptionally sharp. The focus motor is quiet and fast. and its extremely light. Did I mention the colors and sharpness? They are outstanding.Here's a picture I took with it recently.[...]
product was exactly as described-arrived in excellent condition and in a very timely manner
I got this so i can listen t my music on my iphone.. the sound is awesome, but the cord is too damn long!!!! I wish there was a way to shorten it..
I brought this hoping it would keep my lap from being so hot from my laptop. Well it worked! I am enjoying using this little device. Its good strong and does the job. I brought two one for me and one for my daughter, she wishes it was a little longer but she is enjoying it too. Yes I'd recommend it.
Had this camera for 4 months when it stopped working while taking a picture during a hike in the Caribbean. Kodak said there was corrosion throughout the camera, thus voiding the warranty. They refused to fix the camera even though we had never had the camera in contact with water or used it abnormally. We think there's a design flaw or manufacturing defect in the camera housing that allows humidity or moisture from human contact to penetrate camera. Beware! Kodak will not help you in any manner and now we're out a camera and $200.
The overall quality of the lens hood is as you'd expect from Canon. There's the little felt interior which supposedly deflects light better than smooth plastic which allows them to justify the 32 bucks for a few ounces of plastic. Otherwise it does a solid job and it proves useful outside in the sun and also last weekend when I took my camera to the aquarium and took pictures flush to the tanks.
i love my macbook but i don't like that it's white. i was always paranoid that my husband was gonna get it dirty.. i got the white skin and it looks great i feel so much better with this on my mac. and it feels great. if you have a mac you need this skin. my sister got a mac and she's getting one..
i got myself this baby not because of a test but due to the flashy red box it was offered in :)installation and setup under win2k didn't produce any problems and since i have it i have killed only one out of 200 CD-r's (which it burns in less than 5 minutes!)pretty impressive for an IDE-toaster for that price.highly recommended!!!
I have used a transmitter for my iPod but it only worked 50% of the time, if that. After seeing a friend's iTrip, I decided to get one for myself. That was the best $40 I spent in a long timeIn all the times that I have used the iTrip in my car--be it going to and from work, shopping, etc.--the iTrip has not failed me yet. It has worked 100% of the time and I am very pleased with this product.Also, I have all my mp3s in 128kbps and they sound perfect in my car. Even the mp3s that are on the softer side sound great.
love the menus and size and accessability of selectionsbut am having difficulty getting quality sound out of great quality loudspeakers - the pc sounds way better
This works well, allows you to view imported photos, but it is a slow proccess best left for the hotel room. Just plan on taking plenty of batteries and the charger for your ipod.
Worth the small investment, you will not find any better speakers for the money, Ive looked.Sony SS-CR3000 Center and Rear Channel Speaker Package
Solved my overheating video card problem instantly. I have a B-grade card from PNY that came with a crappy fan. It made horrible grinding noises and went faster and slower and faster and slower and my comp froze up regularly due to the video chip overheating. Problems disappeared instantly with this fan.The package I received came with a tube of thermal compound too, which is very convenient. If I recall correctly, the instructions were nonexistent, but it's a generic proceedure so there are plenty of youtube videos and other instruction sources.I don't need it to be super quiet, and I don't have any particularly extreme demands of the thing, so, after 3 months of use, I give it 5 stars for just doing the job I need it to do, every time I turn it on. Plus the thermal compound being included.
I have had the Toshiba Satellite U305-S5097 for a month and a half and I wish I had never bought it. I bought it for school a day before leaving the US and could not retun it. Notice that most of the superstar reviews that others have written were written in the first week or even day of buying this "cute little machine". I would have given it 5 stars the day I bought it but not anymore. It is a total piece of junk and I will not recommend it to anyone.I looked through many laptops and felt this one was the best given its small size, light-weight and sleek style. It is beautiful to look at. However, that's where the pros end.It overheats, it is slow, it is noisy, it just sucks. It gets so hot that you can't sit it in your lap and use it. Just a week and a half after I bought it, the hard-drive started to make grinding noise and it is still making the annoying "kur-kur" grinding noise as I type (BTW does that mean it is gonna crash?). The fan is noisy too and it is really slow. I have done system restore several times and the blue screen of death has appeared twice. I did a complete full restore once also and reinstalled Windows but all the problems continue.I have run the hard drive test and it said hard drive was fine but it continues to make the noise and I can't even take it to lectures anymore. Like another reviewer pointed out the battery runs out even on the balanced mode. At this point I am just hoping that it doesn't crash completely.
The battery we ordered through Amazon was exactly what we needed to revive an older telephone, which had not seen service in a number of years. The phone unit is now in use, saving us many steps. We were pleased that a useful item could be put back in use, rather than becoming another piece of equipment in a land fill.
Its a nice mouse, and if you use the buttons on the side for gaming or whatever your into they work fine. Unless your using Vista, in which case I'd recommend getting a newer one! The software that allows you to program the side buttons is not supported in vista and they are by default num lock, and ... nothing on the right one.So if your using vista or a newer OS, look to the newer versions. There may be software that allows you to program the buttons since Vista's release but I have not been able to find it on Logitech's support/drivers sites or anywhere else.
This camera gets photos in very low light, nothing this small comes close to this low light performance.
oh my wonderful samsung ml4600. it is 2010, and i am finally thinking of replacing you. how will i ever do it? you have served me so well for almost a decade, and refill toner kits were so easy to find for you. but alas, you have become weak and feeble in your old age; unable to take sheets less force fed you, one by one... and i cannot bear to continue the arduous process as you struggle to take each sheet, and sometimes ..sometimes.. not even the one... it pains me to hear your paper rollers plaintive moans. so, goodbye samsung ml4600.. may you find your kind and gentle kinfolk in printer heaven.
very coolGreat filter very usefulI give it a 5 so greatHighly recommended for any fan of photography
This microphone turned out to be a very good purchase. My uses for it are for gaming and voice dictation. What I like about it is that it's sensitivity can be very wide. When gaming, I can speak into the microphone without having too much sound from my speakers being caught up, yet I can set it so that it can pick up voice commands while I'm on the other side of a 20' room. I made good use of that the other night when I was trying to hook up some speakers (which I didn't mark which cables went to which speaker) so I told the computer to click on the test button (Vista voice command) to run the test so I could get the right speakers in the right places. Plus the comfort of not having to use a headset when gaming is great.The unit is also surprisingly stable. The base is weighted enough to keep the cord for turning or pulling the base stand around. It also has a rubber surface on the bottom to help prevent it from being slid around. The angle of the microphone is adjustable easily enough and so far hasn't loosened any. The microphone can be angled down to the point where it is flat and picks up from in front of it, as if it was sitting on top of something above you, like the top of a shelf or monitor. The mute button is handy, though I haven't made much use of it since the majority of the applications I use have built in mutes or require a button toggle to begin voice.I have used other microhpones. I was previously using aPlantronics GAMECOM 1 PC HEADSET ( 67003-01 ), and it works great, but when sitting at home, I prefer the comfort of not having something on my head (also makes eating a lot easier without having a microphone in the way.
Although I purchased this unit, and it works fine, I was a bit miffed that no where does this item speak of the fact that you need to purchase, additionally, the connect to the ceiling! I received mine through Ritz cameras and was told they no longer carry it, but they did offer to call the manufacturer for me to resolve the installation problem. As when you open the box, you'll find a coupler that will couple to....nothing! To make a long story short, I contacted Sanus, the manufacturer and bought the ceiling adapter for installation for an additional 62.00. Once in place this unit was absolutely perfect for the application I needed it for. And it easily holds my 50' Vizio plazma at over 108 pounds. Good item, once you have all the pieces!
The camera is really easy to use and the performance is excellent: nice colors and stabilization system. The video recording is my favorite, clear images (no framing) and good sound. The manual was easy to read and understand, the accesories were the right except for the bag, I'm using now a non-Kodak bag which I don't like very much. Great optical zoom and features. I recommend to buy this for semi-pro and home use which is why I bought it with no regrets :-)Marcelo
I've had my DPR 2005 since they were brand new and it has been a great receiver. The only issue I've had was with the unit randomly shutting off after owning it a few years. I could power it back on but it would immediately shut off again. I found that by resetting the processor, per the owners manual - last page, it solves the issue. This has happened to me twice in the last year and the reset trick worked both times. I've seen numerous people complain about this problem and not being able to get it working again. I'm hoping the reset trick will help you like it helped me.
I purchased this unit to convert my vhs tapes to dvd with my computer. I was trying to use a Dazzle dvc100 usb converter that came with Easy Media Creater 10 to caputure the analog audio & video to the computer. There were a few problems I had using that setup. I was able to work through all of them except one. The audio & video were never in sync on the computer & really out of time on the burned dvd.I bought a firewire adapter card for the computer & the advc 300 for the digital conversion of the analog signal & everything works great. The advc 300 was very easy to use & hook up. I have used it as a stand alone unit for conversion only, and the dvd's actually look better than the tapes do. I'm using the same equipment for playback and capturing, but the dvds still look better. After a few a & b comparisons, I see it's the rock steady, uninform output of the advc 300 that makes the difference. It really does a good job removing noise, jitter & uneven brightness from the analog signal. And, the audio is in exact sync with the video. The manual states it has circuitry just to keep the two in sync & it works.Last week, I loaded the advc 300's software on the computer. It's not necessary to use to get great results, but I believe with some careful small adjustments of the software, I will be able to get even better results from the converter. You can adjust color, brighness, contrast, etc. to compensate for poorly exposed scenes.This device is a real pleasure to use. You will be surprised how good a old video signal can look when processed with the advc 300. Highly recommended.
Why are companies allowed to advertise items they do not have? This item was ordered Feb 7, 2007 and supposely on hand. Now March 12, over a month later and it has not been shipped. This has happened to me quite often on Amazon, which is why I try to order someplace else.
I bought one of these keyboards for my Palm Pilot and I have to say its wonderful!! Its not cheaply made and it works great. If you own a Palm Pilot I suggest you buy one because it makes it so much easier working with your Palm Pilot.Great Idea! Love it!
This is the third of these I've ordered so I can have one on all my cameras and tripods or monopods work quickly and easily inter-changeable. The first I ordered over a year ago. I'm not kind to them and they are holding up fine.
This memory works properly in my HP Laser Jet 2100TN. The price is excellent, and going from 8 MB 40MB massively speeds the printing of large .pdf files.
I bought this for recording TV programs and making videos without using external device and wires. It works great when connected to my Panasonic HDTV which has a video output on the back. This little device also allows you to make photos at the resolution for e-mails, such as made by a cell phone. The 30GB storage and the USB connector make it a replacement of a needed computer for transferring files from other portable devices or cards. For the price and portability, it is a great buy.
This is a very good camcorder for the price, but the PAL60 output does not work.
I bought S60's recently because it was the only speaker system at the store that wasn't Cyber Acoustics, one step above Benwin. I know quite a bit about speakers and was fairly skeptical about how they'd sound. Most flat speakers aren't worth the money unless you need the space, but once seeing that they were made with what NXT calls &quot;surface sound,&quot; I felt a little more at ease. I first saw it a couple years ago in a Wharfedale picture frame that was actually a speaker made by the same people. It's a totally different concept of producing sound that is capable of filling a large room with the entire frequency range. I have mine in a large open room that most speakers would have a hard time filling without struggle, but these can do it very easily. And it's all the sound, not just some of the midrange like others usually do. They might not be as loud as some other speakers, but the sound quality from a distance is really good.The subwoofer is unique, having good and bad qualities. It does have good sound quality, especially for a 3&quot; speaker, but you can notice that it doesn't hit far below 60Hz when listening to certain kinds of music. And don't worry, the 150 watt system just uses two of the little subs to get down to 50Hz. The design is really nice though. It can project the bass to all parts of the room fairly evenly, which is more than I can say for a lot of others. But the best thing about the subwoofer is the auto limiting circuitry built in. Once the volume gets about half way the subwoofer stops moving any more as not to blow it. Which is a good thing considering how much sound I can get out of the satelites. I was wanting to upgrade to the 150 watt system, but pairing mine with a 10&quot; HT subwoofer seems like a better idea to get near audiophile sound out of them.All in all I would recommend them despite any bad things that were said about them by me or anybody else. Mine sounded kinda tinny when new, but even flat panel speakers need broken in. And this isn't the system for you if you want head thumping bass. The subwoofer is only there to even out the sound coming from the satellites. But now that they're broken the whole system sounds very natural. I still use an equalizer with them, but it's not necessary anymore. Well worth connecting up to a portable cd player to have a great sounding stereo for about $50, or even your computer.
This is a great pair of binoculars, especially for the price. I purchased them as a gift for my husband, but they're so easy to use, I like to use them too!
Our family has been collecting family movies on VHS and 8mm for many years. I realized recently that this technology is obsolete and soon would not be able to transfer these precious images to newer technology. (Business idea for the future - buy several thousand VCRs and store them for 20 years. Many people will need to play old family movies.)The Nerous OSD fits the bill. I plugged it into our old VCR and output all the tapes to a cheap hard drive. The tapes are now digitized and can be output to a variety of formats.I also plugged it into a COX DVR (Scientific Atlanta box) and - voila - I now have a hard drive with my favorite TV shows. (Top Chef marathons are in my wife's future.)The quality is somewhat degraded since you use RCA (red, yellow, white) cables on some devices but it is good enough.
Not much to add. Just a great sounding system at a fair price. Never thought I would listen to music in my living room from my computer that is 25 feet away!
It seems the seller has updated the picture to reflect the tape wrapped spindle which is what I received. These dvd's are the best you can buy hands down. My only complaint is that they don't come in a cake box, and I know the stack will get knocked over several times before they're used up.
I have had no problems with interference as some other reviewers have stated. These speakers sound great at low, medium and high volume levels. You're obviously not going to get crystal clear bass out of $20 speakers, but it gets the job done. You can't get bass and treble controls on cpu speakers in this price range. One drawaback...if you're pressed for space, look elsewhere. These speakers are fairly large as far as todays standards go.
From the size of these things you would think that exceptional sound production would come along with it, wrong ! These headphones produce sub-par sound quality at best and you can find exceptionally better ones for just that are in the same price range. The bass wasn't as great as I thought it would be and the wire is just ridiculously long. The headphones feel cheap (which they are) and is flimsy. If you pay $50.00 or even $30.00 for these headphones you will be disappointed. At the most these headphones should actually cost $ 15.00. This is not the quality I expected from Sony. I do not recommend these headphones for those who want high quality sound from their music.
Received printer, set up the unit, installed HP toner cartridge and printer drivers. All features worked with the exception of the #3 paper tray paper pick-up assembl,y when loaded with 11" X 17" paper. Every attempt to print 11 x 17 copies resulted in a "Paper Jam" message and the unit would shut down. I e-mailed PFC (seller) regarding the problem and they forwarded the e-mail to their tech support. The tech called with-in the hour and after running a number of tests the diagnosis was a failure of the paper pick-up assembly in the #3 paper tray unit.PFC sent a replacement tray unit and upon installation, the issue was resolved.I would recommend this seller; I was impressed with their methods and timely response of resolving warranty issues with their products.
Overall a very nice recorder. The panasonic is worth the extra $$ if you are looking for a low to mid range. Others like the Lite-On get rave reviews online, though I cannot figure out why with their cheap mono-tuners, and poor picture quality. (I went through 2 before giving up and getting this panasonic) Looked at the samsung, but liked these features better. It's a bit complicated for novices, but if you read the screen and the little button display you'll be fine.Likes:-Dubbing off of VCR looks beautiful, better than the original, even poor quality and copy protected tapes work fine. Recording TV looks like it's live. What you see on the screen is exactly what records. Nice dynamic range with colors and black levels.-Chase feature... being able to watch something else on same disc while recording.-Menus with video preview-SVideo In and Out, optical audio out-Whisper quiet... no fan noise like some have complained about.Disklikes:-You have to hit the status button to get any sort of feedback on the screen as to what it is doing (but the display on the front will tell you)-Remote is wonky and the range is bad-Initial setup takes way too long, still can't set time automatically even though pbs station comes in fine.Overall, a decent buy. Dvd recorders are definitely not ready for prime time, but this is a solid machine for a decent price.
Have put these headphones through about 12 hours of use and so far I am very impressed. The sound quality in my opinion is the best for the money (paid $77). Although they are plastic they seem very durable and I like the hefty cord. The longer I use them the better they sound (apparently they require about 30 hours to break in properly). Overall I'm very happy with the product and feel I received what was advertised. Definitely recommended.UPDATE: I have had them for about 60 days now and remain completely, if not more so, satisfied. The sound quality has improved with the break-in.PROS:1) Very durable thus far. I use headphones A LOT and go through about two pairs a year. I can already tell these will last much longer than that.2) Sound quality is VERY good. If you like tons of bass you may want to consider other options but in my opinion there is plenty for what I use it for (I don't listen to the hip-hop).3) Good noise reduction. Although these are not true noise-cancelling headphones (no artificial white noise), they block sound out extremely well AND keep the noise in which is polite in tight spaces such as airplanes ect.4) Hefty cord. This may be a con for some people but for me its a definite bonus. The cord is thick and it's like a telephone cord so if need be it can reach quite a ways away. I LOVE this feature. When I am sitting at my desk with the headphones plugged into my computer I am moving around a lot, turning in my chair grabbing files, ect. and often in the past I've accidentally gone to far jerking the cord out of the socket jolting the *%&% out of whatever device it's plugged into and jacking up the port. The telephone type cord solves this.CONS:1) Not very portable. The speakers twist so they can be packed flat but still they can be cumbersome and the cord is a bit heavy.
I was looking for a replacement for Apple iPod earbuds, and these were not it.The critical flaw was very poor bass. It was almost defective sounding. In the instruction it says something like "If you don't hear high quality bass, place the headphones further in your ear." ?!? That's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Even following the inane instructions, I couldn't get the bass much better.I returned the headphones.
After using Shure e2c and UE SuperFi3's for 3 years. These 5 EB's absolutely blew me away. If you listen to drum heavy rock, hip-hop, or any sort of electronic music, these ears will absolutely rock your s***. Ive compared to Audio Technica's DJ can's and Shures comparable models and they don't even come close to the inear low-end power of these ears. If you tend to like a flat EQ in your sound for producing or DJing then these might annoy you, but for any casual listener, hip-hop aficionado or just plain basshead, you'd go nuts for these! I found them for $150 here on amazon, compared to $199-$250 anywhere else, so look around before you buy. These are worth the money folks.
I purchased this unit along with four Western Digital Caviar 500 GB drives. I set it up for RAID 5. It ran fine for a while and then failed catastrophically, taking some irreplaceable files with it. One drive was toasted. I have a long correspondence with USR where they inform me that "desktop" drives are not supported for RAID and will likely fail. They told me I should have known to use "network" drives for RAID. This is not mentioned anywhere in their documentation. They do tout the 8700 as featuring RAID but make no mention of any drive compatibility issues. As this is marketed to people who are likely not system administrators I think this is kind of sleazy.
Sound quality satisfies me. Only negative is the style is prone to popping out of the ears easily, even if your hand, inadvertently, swipes the dangling cords. That's not specific to this model, but to all earbud style headphones.
this product works but the case fell apart when i removed from package. i recommend you pay a few bucks more and get the $6 one it is a lot more solidly built and doesnt feel so cheap. it also fit the USB socket alot more solidly.
Good service & quality.. On time and as advertised.Will continue to buy online due in part to the quality products & service.
I got good enough reception on almost everything, but the rechargeable battery in the unit only works for a short time after cranking. The cranking power does not last nearly as long as advertised. The LED lights in worked fine in mine also.
This AC adapter works with the Fishman preamp, which seems not to be normally packaged with an AC adapter. It's a very compact wall wart that takes up very little space on the power strip. I've been using my Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum Bass with its AC adapter for about two years now and they both just keep on working. The molded connections seem designed for durability.
At first, I thought the weight cartrage was pointless, but after tinkering with different weight distributions it made the mouse feel perfect in my hands. Highly recommend this for everyone
Good mp3 player. Nice looks, good quality sound, nicely designed features.I use my Mp3 player for running, biking and at the gym. It sucks a little bit more energy from the battery than other mp3 players but not a cause of concern.One complaint: The audio ear plugs are so poorly designed that it does not hold when you are exercising. I had to buy a new pair of head phones.Phillips should offer customer's the choice of head phones when they sell their products. That way people can decide the head phones they like and that works for them.
I've never had a surround sound system when I was growing up, so I don't claim to be an expert on speakers. I decided to get a surround sound setup recently and didn't want to spend a whole lot so after a lot of searching these appeared to be the best deal I could get. I have them hooked up to an onkyo tx-sr706 and they sound great. I'm sure when I get the money I will buy nicer speakers, but for less than $300 I don't think I could have made a better choice.The only warning I have is that they are big compared to htib speaker sets, but that was not a problem for me. J&R; music and computer world has a video review of these that gives a good sense of the size of them.
great binocs...a little bit bigger and heavier than I expected. (my fault)Great view and very comfortable to use
I own a Canon MP390 combo printer and I have been using these tanks for a couple years now. With this printer, the print head is separate from the tanks so you are only buying replacement ink ... a plus in my book as reflected in the cost. The tanks fit perfectly and are easy to install. I only do general printing so I can't comment on specific details on the ink itself. My print outs looks great and I am very satisfied with this product. If your printer calls for these tanks then don't hesitate to buy this combo pack.
This products works as advertised. My only disappointment was with the screen resolution: only 480x234: much less than what I was expecting from an 8.5 inch screen. For casual movie watching on a plane, however, the resolution is not a big deal and the long battery life is a nice plus.
Despu&eacute;s de haber abandonado por varios a&ntilde;os mi vieja reflex Konica, esta c&aacute;mara me ha devuelto el gusto por la fotograf&iacute;a art&iacute;stica. Estuve evaluando la Lumix DMC-FZ8K y la TZ3, y me decid&iacute; por la FZ8K con este resultado:PRO:- Excelente zoom y apertura del lente Carl-Zeiss- Ventajas del joystick en la operaci&oacute;n manuel de la c&aacute;mara.- Buena opci&oacute;n para compra combinada con memoria sd de 4 Gb y bater&iacute;a extra.- Gran calidad en video 720x480 30fps.CONTRA:- Es necesario concoer de fotograf&iacute;a para operarla adecuadamente.- No tiene zoom optico o digital mientras se captura video- Es un poco grande para caber en un koala, ya que las lentes no se colapsa totalmente.- El accesorio para convertirla en wideangle 28 mm es muy costosoHa resultado como mejor opci&oacute;n (t&eacute;cnica y econ&oacute;micamente hablando) frente a c&aacute;maras profsionales de m&aacute;s de 600 US$.
I was totally happy with the micro SD card - it was the least expensive of the new cards. In addition, the item was shipped quickly. Nothing out of the ordinary happened, but that is what good service is all about. These people just do their job. Thanks!
No problems with this player at all!! Great picture great sound and amazing quality for the price i paid. Totally recommended! The zoom in feature is a lot of fun, as you can zoom in to any object in the film up to 8x, kind of like playing with a security camera. enjoy!
This is the third Apex product I've bought and they continue to impress for the price. It goes nicely with my Apex 27&quot; in my bedroom. The build quality feels solid, it doesn't shake or whine while playing discs, and the picture and sound is top notch (both DTS and DD5.1 sound good). I paid twenty dollars more than the current price, and even then it was a steal.
I have had this wireless keyboard & mouse combination for over 6 months now and I really enjoy it.I absolutely love having a wireless mouse. It seems like I was always fighting my mouse's cord which was always slipping down under my desk and restricting my mouse movement if I forgot to pull the cord back before starting the computer. One of life's little annoyances that I am happy not to have to deal with everyday.The only down side to the wireless mouse is the mouse seems to have a time delay sometimes, giving you jerky or erratic movement. This doesn't really impact surfing the web or wordprocessing - but definitely could be a problem if you are doing something that requires precise mouse movement like Photoshop or a CAD drawing program. The wireless mouse is also hard on batteries (it uses two AA batteries) - you have to replace batteries every 3 months - because it is always in active mode - it would be nice if it had some kind of "sleep" mode - where it would shut off and save the batteries - and have some type of motion sensor that would turn on the mouse when you moved it. It has a blinking red light on the side of the mouse which is quite bright in the dark - so if you have your computer right next to your bed - you might have to hide your mouse in your desk drawer to easy fall asleep at night, if having any light at all bothers you.The wireless keyboard is great. It has 10 programable buttons that can be set to take you directly to individual web pages at the touch of a button. I haven't really used this feature - I haven't invested the time to learn how to program the keyboard. The keyboard also has a volume control, play, stop, skip forward and back track buttons which control the volume on your windows media player when playing a CD or MP3 music files. There also is a mute button.I have bought rechargable batteries to avoid to having to keep buying batteries for the mouse. I haven't had to replace the batteries for the keyboard yet.Having a wireless keyboard is like getting a broadband internet connection - once you've had it - you'll never go back!
I've had my Bose Lifestyle system for many years - since our first Plasma TV. It has worked great (though Bose did replace the hard drive for a small fee).Since a software upgrade a year ago, it now reads and saves disks with MP3 files. It holds much more music than it previously did when it would only rip CDs.The biggest problem with the unit is its lack of support for HDMI and digital audio. My PS3 and AppleTV both use HDMI for video, and either HDMI or Optical cable for audio. The Bose only supports 1 optical input.I got the AppleTV so I could do AirPlay from my laptop, but I really should have looked into an AirPlay compatible receiver.The Bose VS-2 adds HDMI switching capabilities to the Lifestyle receiver, but doesn't touch the audio stream.I really wish I didn't have so much invested in my Bose system. It was great 5 years ago, but it is definitely past its prime now.
Works great. I have Window pc, Linux box, and an Apple. It just works. I have had it to paper jam more than I would like.
Delivered on time. Delivery team opened and hooked up TV (did not have to).It has outstanding resolution and sound. Purchased the wall mount but have it on a stand and looks great. Outstanding value.
This lens hood for the 50mm f/1.4 is a standard, very good hood. However I have found that it doesn't "click" into place as firmly as my other Canon hoods (for other lenses). Perhaps it has worn a little from use but it easily slides out of the "locked" position, while other hoods that I take off and on often still have a nice secure fit.
I burned video DVDs as Christmas gifts this year. Rather than label them with a sharpie and slap them into any old jewel case, I had a rubber stamp made for clean labeling and burned the contents onto discs with printable faces. These cases were the final touch to add a lot more &#34;class&#34; to an otherwise inexpensive stocking stuffer. They're made of exactly the kind of flexible, but tough plastic I hoped they'd be... The Clear plastic sleeve on the outside affords the opportunity to put your own printable label onto it and the disc holding 'button' keeps the disc in place but doesn't require you to snap the damn thing in half in order to remove it. I'll definitely be getting more of these.
I bought my headset from an ebay auction and expected the usual crappy sound quality with a somewhat decent microphone. But to my surprise these headphones have a sound quality that is good enough for composing music (one of my hobbies). Listening to CD's or MP3's on these headphones is outstanding. The bass response is awesome and the sound quality is fantastic.The headset plugs directly into a USB port on your computer and immediately overrides the speakers, just like when you plug a regular headphone into a portable radio. No special software is needed either. They work great with skype too! (which is my reason for buying them in the first place).
These died shortly after being put into service in my portable home phone. Never seemed to hold a charge. Don't waste your time or money on these, but go for a different brand.
This is a VERY GOOD camera. I purchased the Quickcam Pro 9000 along with this, and would describe the latter as EXCELLENT (albeit, it costs nearly twice given the current incentives and rebates on the Fusion). I tested the Fusion on a slower system (AMD 64 3400+, 1GB RAM, XP Home), and worked without a hitch.Pros:(1) Very good picture quality(2) Very good automatic settings (lighting, etc.)(3) Great design (sharp looks, camera eye cover for privacy, well-balanced weight and stand)(4) PriceCons:(1) Poor microphone quality (faint/choppy/digitized transmission from 2-3 ft away; part of the problem may also have been due to the slower DSL service)(2) Fixed focus(3) No lens protection from dust, etc. (How difficult is it to make an automatic lens cover for these things? The more expensive Pro 9000 doesn't even have the privacy patch!)In sum, if you're using your webcam for close-range video and already have a good quality mic, purchasing this one at ~$[...] after all the rebates is a no-brainer.
Don't be fooled into wasting your money on expensive speaker wire. This is the stuff you want. Unless you are running insane wattage 16 gauge should be plenty. Works well with Monster twist crimp tool-less pin connectors. One strand is conveniently marked with a white stripe for easy polarity identification.
When I saw this, I thought it would be a great way to increase my MP3 CD player's capacity, as well as a great backup disk.However, when it arrived, I noticed the case said &quot;Designed for optimum performance in Double Density (DD) CD-RW Writer and CD-ROM drive.&quot; This means that you need a special DD CD burner to use this. This site never mentioned this!! It is only after I have spent my money on this that I found out that what I bought was an ugly coaster and a spare jewel case. I put it in my normal CD burner, and it would not even recognize it as a CDRW.Why the hell don't they say this in the product description??Heed my warning; do not by this unless you have a DD burner!P.S. Who has ever heard of a Double Density Burner?? Must be yet another one of Sony's failed products that they're still trying to sell! (Remember the Mini Disc, they still make them!!)
My Problem: About 80% of the pictures taken with the Sony DSC-P51 digital camera turn out as you would hope, but the other 20% of the pictures are pathetic and make me very frustrated. I kick myself that I didn't take it back to Circuit City before the warrantee period ended. I've been battling this camera for over a year now thinking, &quot;maybe it's just me, maybe I don't haven't learned how to use it yet&quot;. Because sometimes the pictures turn so amazingly well, I told myself the camera has such potential, I just have to figure out it's quirks. Slowly that feeling melted away as my fustration got hotter and hotter, the Sony DSC-P51 that I bought is unpredictable.There are some examples below. I called technical support and spoke with a very polite/business like person who told me to reset the camera settings back to factory default. But he was not able to grasp the problems that I was having. He lacked the experience with the camera to quickly understand what I was talking about, and so I have erected this web page to help myself and other Sony DSC-P51 pre-owners &amp; owners to understand the issues.If you have comments, similar experiences, examples, send an EMAIL so I can post them on this page. By the way, I'm trying to get rid of my Sony DSC-P51, any bids?Note: These pictures were taken with camera defaults, they are about 800kBytes each so if you use a modem, it will take a 2 minutes or so to download. You must click on the thumbnail picture to see the full sized picture.Photo examples at : http://www.scienceshareware.com/DSC-P51.htm
Exactly as advertised. Works great and includes all accesories as shown. Not as nice as some others I have seen in the $200 rage, but an excellent value.
$4, high quality, works perfectly. And it's a name brand. I can't see how you'd possibly beat this.I bought it for connecting the optical-out on my laptop to an optical-in on a headphone amp. Works great.Not much else to say. It's a great deal.
The setup and operation of the clock is very easy. The time is perfectly accurate, as compared to my other atomic timing devices and it looks great on my wall over my oak desk. I gave it a four-star because some of the features could be confusing to some of us. But even with those quirks, I would definitely buy this clock again if I had it all to do over again. Quirk #1, getting used to the reverse color of the moon phases takes a conscience effort. Maybe one day I'll get used to it, a real challenge after years of reading moon tables with the opposite colorization. The other quirk is the date, which is in day/month format, so 2/3 is March 2nd, NOT February 3rd. (If the model in the Amazon ad showed 13/12 instead of 12/12, customers might be alerted to this beforehand.) Don't know about most folks, but I was brought up on mm/dd/yy. I realize that other folks use different date sequences so I would suggest that La Crosse include several date formats to choose from in the clock's options menu. I did NOT have any problem seeing the time in low light as I read in some reviews. Overall, good clock for the money.
I am still learning this machine, but so far so good. I have not done my mass mailing yet, and again, what I have printed so far is of excellent quality. Very easy to set up. For the cost conscious this is a good introduction to the wide format experience.
The battery worked 1 time. I tried to recharge and it does not charge. Total Waste of money! This is not a rechargeable battery.
You can focus closer than without it, but you lose the ability to focus all the way to infinity. AF and TTL work just as good as without this between the lens and body. If you are interested in macro work you may want to look at the 60mm or 100mm macro lens before buying this since they allow 1:1 reproduction without any special attachments.
This TV has amazing HD picture. I've done a lot of research on TVs and finally came to Toshiba Regza. Looking at Consumer Reports I saw that Toshiba was at the top of the line in LCDs along with Sony. Now I will say in the research I did, Sony was the best, but it was also 500 dollars more and for the difference it made (not too much), it wasnt worth it. Toshiba is a very very close second to Sony and much less.I highly recommend this TV, one reviewer complained that the TV doesnt actually recieve 1080P its really 1080i, which he was right, though will you, the consumer, know any difference? HECK NO, the only way it would make a difference is if you had a bigger than 42" screen, thats when distortion and pixels can be seen, here, no way...the picture is as brisk as it gets, as if the animals and people were right in front of you. Consumer reports knows there stuff, and a huge seller for me as well was the wide viewing angle, people always complain about the side angle viewing. I will say that the whole family can watch from all sides of the room and no one will feel as if they are missing out on the HD experience. Great TV! Do not feel any reluctance in buying such a well made product.
The only complaint I have is that the fan was a little noisy the first time it started up. That may just be that it needed to shake out the cobwebs. Since then, it's performed fine, and very quiet. It was easy to install and the kit came with everything you might need--fan, two heat sinks, adhesive tape, pins, and thermal goo.Still, the noise thing makes me a little nervous.
It's hard to find small CD players for my kids' bedrooms (I refuse to buy 2, 4 and 6 year olds their own iPods), so I bought this one after burning through another brand player in just a couple months. It didn't take long for it to start acting up, but I found out that giving it a good, solid bop with the side of my fist works wonders. I've been punching this thing every night for almost 2 years, and it still plays. That's somewhat impressive.
This bridge, which actually uses the household wiring for ethernet transmission purposes, is an excellent device. While Internet over Power lines is older technology, Netgear has maintained the amount of research necessary to provide an improved device, which is useful in areas where wireless connectivity is impossible or merely difficult.
I bought this receiver to replace an old Technics that was showing signs of age. I use the Sherwood to amplify various sources including AM/FM, tape, CD and MIDI. The system is fine for most of my applications, however, the FM stereo has a lot of multiplex noise, forcing me to listen to broadcasts in mono mode. In this mode, FM sounds pretty good.I have trouble with the buttons on the remote as they are very small, not illuminated and hard to read.
I own this TV for a month now.The standard Definition TV display is GOOD (OK).The DVD through component video input is BETTER. (Optoma suggests that the DVD player to be connected to the 480i component input. Their deinterlacer performs better than most of the progressive out of the DVD players)The HD picture is AMAZING. I have connected comcast HD using component video cables.The skin tone is perfect. The color looks natural.This has the HD2 chip. But look at the contrast 1500 and the dot pitch 0.15 mm. This is better than or equal to the 3rd generation DMD chip.
Reception is clear, volume is loud enough (often a problem with headsets of all types), and no complaints from the person to whom I speaking. It's labeled "Verizon" at the top of the microphone stalk.I am using it with my Palm Pre cell phone.On the wire is a call connect/disconnect button and a mute switch. Ensure that this switch is "down", away from the microphone-with-a-slash icon, or you will think it's not working. The call connect/disconnect button works well.The under-the-earlobe clip is very comfortable. I have had this style of headset for a couple of years, using it with my cordles phone at home, and I am pleased with it.Remember that this headset comes with a 2.5mm jack. If you need a 3.5mm jack, as I do, order the 2.5 to 3.5 adapter by Malcom Distrubutors for under $2.It works well with the headset.I highly recommend these products. It's difficult to find a corded headset these days. I will order another set or two for "just in case".
It came fast.. faster than i thought it was kinda confusing putting it together cause of the instructions but other than that it didnt take long at all to install
Received product faster than expected. Had the it up and running with in ten minutes. Great product for the price. Hard to beat!
This product truly lives up to its name. We received a better signal and more channels while using this and the TV picture was amazing--clear and sharp.
Last week I realized that there was a down side to how I'd hooked up my laptop to my HDTV. The laptop ended up connected to the TV and on top of my stereo cabinet, forcing me to stand at the computer to use it, or in my lap on my sofa, but not connected to the TV. So, I started poking around for wireless keyboards and mice. Thinking that a mouse wasn't going to work all that well, and that would just be one more "remote" in my livingroom, I shopped for a wireless keyboard with a built in trackpad. What I found was the Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard.At $149 this keyboard is a smidge on the pricey side but it's worth every penny. It's light, it's thin, it doesn't need AA or AAA batteries due to the built in Li-Ion batteries and charging station, and it's on board "touch disc". The batteries are quoted as being able to last a month or more on a single charge and based on other reviews I have no reason to doubt that. The "touch disc" is a round touchpad but with two special spots on the disc that allow for both vertical and horizontal scrolling once you get the hang of it.Stylistically, this is a gorgeous piece of equipment. It's sleek and black, and had many backlit icons for special functions. (For example, the ring around the touch disc lights up when your using it and slowly fades out when you stop.) And, as other reviewers have said, it even looks great when sitting in the charging station.The wireless connection runs on Bluetooth and this is where I ran into some problems. My Vista Ultimate laptop has built in Bluetooth but I'd not used it in the past as this is my first Bluetooth device for a computer. So, I went into the Bluetooth configuration settings and instructed the computer to find the device. I'd pressed all the right buttons and read all the instructions a dozen times but computer continually failed to find the keyboard. So, as a test, I plugged in the USB dongle for computers that didn't have Bluetooth and everything connected almost instantly. Therefore, the problem was with my computer, not the keyboard.An hour later, having read many a support document, it seemed that Bluetooth was "running" (at least there was a Bluetooth icon in my system tray) but it was "turned off". Using the function keys to turn it on didn't work since, ultimately, the laptop was refusing to recognize the built in Bluetooth hardware. My guess is that something happened in the upgrade to Vista.I found updated drivers from Gateway, downloaded them, and ran the install program. The install program informed me that I had to first uninstall the old version. Off to Add/Remove Programs to uninstall Bluetooth. Upon reboot, Vista found the hardware, reinstalled the (original) drivers, and before trying to install new drivers, I tried again. This time, the keyborad connected as it should.(I don't blame the keyboard or Logitech for this at all. I mention it since others might have a similar problem.)I then installed the Logitech software which seems to give me some additional options and customizations but I'm in no hurry to investigate those since so far I've been able to do everything I've needed to do.The only other odd thing I've noticed is the keyboard's volume control. Using the keyboard to raise and lower the volume seems only to work within a small range, not silent-to-blearing like you'd expect. I'm sure this again has something to do with the OS' volume settings and not a problem with the keyboard itself. This is also something I'm not all that worried about as I'll probably use the TV remote's volume control more than anything else.For those interested, a slideshow of the unpacking, Bluetooth installation(sans screenshots of the hour of troubleshooting) and Logitech software installation, can be found in my [..]
This bag is SUPER cute . . . and that's why I ended up buying it. But after owning it for only a month or so, the strap is starting to rip and I was really disappointed in that. Also, there isnt as much room in it as I would like. The pictures make it look bigger than it is. Traveling w/ it is difficult b/c you really have to be selective on what you can bring, since there isnt a ton of room. I'm a bit of a packrat, so that's an issue for me.It's a very comfortable bag and it's really cute. But I might not buy one again after owning this one.
The product description was wrong or I read it wrong because once it arrived it did not fit my grandsons DS.
Lasted about 2 years on a back up computer that was used sparingly. Apparently, others had the same experience. Won't buy it again.
I bought this device to do 2 specific things. 1) To access music files on the computer network and play through the home entertainment system. 2) To convert/digitize a large library of VHS tapes to access on network computers and on various devices.This device has gone above and beyond what I expected of it. It easily plays the music stored on the network. The on screen interface isn't perfect but takes very little time to understand how it works so you can make it work the way you want. It converts VHS tapes quickly and easily storing them exactly how you want onto a variety of storage media. Works well with DVDs and tv shows as well.I feel the strength of this device is the way it easily links the entertainment system (mostly analog equipment) and the home computer network (digital) and lets you take control of your media. It has so many features that you won't see in other devices that the few limitations you may see (no HD recording and slighly clunky menu navigation to name a few that others have pointed out) should be forgiven.I like to think of this as jack-of-all-trades master-of-none. That isn't a fault, just an observation. I know I wouldn't spend money to buy a single device just to watch YouTube videos on the TV or view picture slideshows from the digital camera. But when those features are included in a device that continues to improve and develop through firmware updates I think it is a great purchase that will get a lot of use for many people, myself included. I don't see this as a device that will grow stale and not get used. It is fully functioning out of the box and who knows what will get added in the future.
I bought this item to simply back up my data in case of a hard drive failure on my machine. I could count on one hand the number of times I've used it, and I keep it stored safely and never take it anywhere. It just died on me at just over a year old. Right as the warranty wore out.No more Seagate for me. One and done.
Have only used the Bluray and Netflix service but works great for what we have used it for. Loads a little slower than our PS3 but is alot cheaper. It has a great Netfli interface and has a great Bluray picture quality.
Picture quality is nice but be aware that like many LCD TV's, it does not have as many pixels as the top HDTV standard, so it can't support it without &quot;downsizing&quot; the input. The manual/box state that it's a LCD &quot;monitor&quot; rather than &quot;TV&quot;, but I would not recommend it for use with a computer - 640 x 480 was about the only resolution I got decent results with!I use it primarily with a Nintendo Gamecube, which is nice since you can get &quot;widescreen&quot; visuals if you have a component video cable for the Gamecube... however, I have noticed it's slightly dimmer in component video/HDTV mode, not sure if that's the TV or the Gamecube.Other than that, it's a nice TV and a good value. Speakers are high quality.
1st time ordering A refurbished item and it doesnt work after spending 2 hours trying to find out how to return it alls you get is the run around BUY NEW OR NOT AT ALL
The product worked as advertised. Resolution on monitor good, not great.Installation was very easy.
This wall mounted Atlantic DVD rack met all of my needs.I have a PS3 game console and at first, purchased a blu-ray movie rack for my blu-ray movies and PS3 games. Unfortunately, the PS3 games have thicker cases than blu-ray movies and are a very tight fit in the blu-ray movie rack. The occasional DVD has a case too wide to fit in the blu-ray movie rack.This Atlantic DVD rack just fits everything. I've moved my PS3 games from the blu-ray rack to the DVD rack, no more tight fit. The Atlantic DVD rack also has several larger positions at the bottom to fit extra wide cases.
Cables seemed to fit snug and 'click' into the outlet great. They are exactly 1-foot long from tip to tip.
I just recently bought this 6 piece speaker system as my first entry into the world of home audio. I have a very good receiver, its the Yamaha RXV-800, so these KLH speakers are not even close to the quality needed to fully maximize a solid receiver. In any case, the bottom line with this product is &quot;you get what you pay for.&quot; For the price, it gives you a full speaker system that can fill an averaged sized room. The quality becomes distorted at high volumes, but this is typical of speakers of this quality.The playback is fine, and I stress that the quality is decent for the amount of money. Again, this system should be a starter kit, with more money poured into speakers as one can afford to do so. Speakers are by far, the main component of quality sound when it comes to home audio. The subwoofer is actually a plus for the system, since the small satellite speakers need quite of bit of power to get them loud. I usually need to crank the receiver fairly high in order to get the full surround sound feel in my room.On the whole, I would recommend this for a starter or temporary system, however definitely spend the extra cash to get a better system if you can.
As the title says, the W-lan capabilities of this Router are great.Even 2 floors above the router (solid ferroconcrete) I have still ~60% signal quality and high transfer rates.On the other hand I expected more settings for that price.-I missed the possibility to associate IP's with fix mac addresses-My internet Provider uses an MTU that is outside of the ajustible values (Arcor Germany with 1488 and 1492)-The setup Tool that came on a CD doesn't allow to configure the Router when the WAN port is not connected to the internet(of course you can if you use the html configuration)At the moment I'm using the Belkin as an Access Point and my old rooter keeps the connection to the Internet and works as a DHCP server
I enjoy watching either recorded video or streamed video in my hotel room, but rather than resorting to watching them on my notebook computer, I have been taking a VGA cable with me to hook up to the TV at the hotel. However, the old VGA cable I had was rather heavy, and was getting to be a pain to carry around. This was is lightweight and works well. I opted for a 15' cable because sometimes the desk is not positioned that close to the TV, so this allows me to keep the computer on the desk so that I can work and watch TV at the same time.
I have had my clie peg-TG50 for about a month now, and I love it more every day. It is an amazing product for the price. This is my third PDA, the others were a handspring deluxe and a handspring treo. The sony by far is superior in so many ways. It is metal, it is durable, has a speaker, built in mp3 player, typically beautiful sony screen, small but usable keyboard, bluetooth, is a recorder, backlit keyboard, etc. It is very easy to use as well. I dont know why people are complaining about the lack of instructions, just go to the web site and you will find EVERY detail about your product without decimating forests to do so. I have had no compatibility problems, I am running windows xp home edition, works exactly as promised. If you need a ton of instructions you probably have not used palm devices before and need to get a book on it. I doubt you could have ran a normal computer without some basic guidance to begin with either. So anyways great product, all my friends who have palms, handsprings, or pocket pcs are seriously considering the UPGRADE to the clie. About the only negative thing about the product is its a little heavy, but small price to pay for the durability of metal.
Great design for a USB SmartMedia card reader. Totally portable and even fits in your pocket. I take pictures with my olympus digital camera, take card out of camera, place card in this cool reader and then hook it up to usb port. The reader shows up as a removable drive and I simply drag the pictures from card to my computer's hard drive. Quick and easy. I like it....
I think this is a perfect , portable, little cd player. I wanted onefor my 4 year old that worked nicely, and was small enough for him to carry up and down the stairs. It's perfect! Nice sound too!
It's a great disk, it's very silent, easy to install and it has a very good price. The only thing that a didn't like is that it doesn't came with the SATA power connector but it can be found in the accesories of the motherboard. Great Hard Drive!!
Very clear image, generally good focus. I think I have a USB extension cord somewhere which would be very useful.
I love this little speaker system and now have one in the office and one at home for moving around the apartment and for travelling. It is small and compact, and comes with international plugs so you can take it around the world. Having the plugs is critical - you don't want to have to worry about batteries when travelling - but it does mean that, eg, you can't take this system as easily to the beach. The sound is good enough (you're never going to get great sound with travel speakers), and it fantastically charges your ipod while you listen to music, which is great. My biggest complaint is that the audio re-sets to a default (and quite loud) level every time you turn it on or off, so you just have to remember to turn the volume down at work before you hit play. Definitely worth buying tho.
The Street Pilot Has performed everything I have asked it to do so far! Great Value wonderful performance!
I purchased this product after reading the reviews.I have been using them for about two months and I have to admit that I'm very happy with this headphonesMy previous headphones were the Ipod original ones and a pair of Shure Ec2, the sound in these is far superior from the ipod original ones and nicer than the shures that totally lack bass.and ...as they say, "the sound stage" is excellent.
I was looking for some type of player that could play direct divx, and this unit does that and a lot more, the only trouble that I noticed was that in some vcd's the audio kept crawling out of sinc, I downloaded a firmware update for it, and it not only correct it, it also modified my region codes so now it's multiregion and plays even more formats. So far I been using it daily for six months and I'm still amazed from all the potential that it has, just yesterday I learned that it can play a avi movie file with subtitles for it in a diffrent file side by side, I'm very happy with it and my father and brother got one for themselves and are equaly amazed.
I recently purchased a laptop with a 17" screen. With the computer and all the accessories, you needed a forklift to cary it around on your shoulder. I immediately went looking for a rolling bag and found the Targus. The bag that came with the computer was a Targus and it was of great quality so I decided to try out the rolling bag Targus offers for laptops with 17" screens. When it arrived and had my computer put inside as well as all the accessories that are required (I am a Computer Geek so I need lots of stuff) the bag was extremely easy to use and rolled very well. It uses what look like inline skate wheels and it is very solid, stable, and easy to handle. Great Buy!!
Very simple and easy to use just plug usb cable in no software to install /Simply does what it's desighned to do.
With each generation of the ipod getting better and better, this one was no exception.Unlike the 20 and 40 GB versions this ipod will only satisfy some of your music needs. 4GB is still a large amount, but you will notice that you will be in the tough spot of having to decide which Dave Matthews album will have to be left out to get a little John Mayer representation on there. For me it is very hard to decide between my favorite albums so the larger size may have been a better deal for me.The upside to this version of the ipod compared to the 20 and 40 GB's is the battery life. The larger versions eat up battery life considerably quicker than this small compact version. From some of the other reviews I have noticed something about compression of the mp3 file makes the difference in battery life, meaning you could get well above what the larger versions get. I will have to play around with that and see what happens.Having one for myself, I am planning on getting one for my father, and I'm sure this will by far be the best birthday present he has yet to receive. Sadly I had not the funds to purchase another device, so after my brother receieved one for a very small amount of effort via the website [...]If you are really interested in this device but don't have the money or are not willing the spend such and exorbant amount, [...] and soon enough both yourself and my father will be basking in the joy of a free ipod!Cheers!
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The Cannon DR1210C scanner is easy to install and to use productively for small volume scanning such as one generally has in the home. Specific jobs can be created to instantly access the settings preferred for that job and have the folder where one wants the files stored pre-selected. It scans as an email attachment and opens Outlook Express just fine. Other email handlers I have not tried. It copies through the printer connected to the computer at least, I do not know if it will send a job to a network printer but I guess it probably would send it to whatever default printer was identified and available at the time. I do have to be logged into Windows to make a copy through the laser connected to my computer. Nice Scanner!!
Bulky, but does exactly what I needed it for....a high capacity MP3 player. Not a great idea for movies.
Good cable, shipping, etc. A couple of things, though. The cable is black, not grey or clear. also, the connectors are not gold-plated as shown in at least on of the pictures. Overall very satisfactory.
I wish I had read the other reviews here! After just a month or so of using the mouse, the left-click is done for! Like other reviewers have said, the left button has to be pushed with a lot of force to get it to work. I really like the design of the mouse; the way it fits my hand, the side buttons and everything, it's just not built to a decent quality standard.
I always thought I had a million of these power cords sitting around the house until my wife brought home an extra printer from her office and I couldn't find one. The cord seems at least as durable as any other similar power cord that I've ever seen and was at a very reasonable price. The printer ended up being broken beyond repair but I will keep this power cord for the next time we have a need.
The Nano works as well as expected. The one problem is finding accessories for the 2nd Generation IPOD. Many companies advertise their product to fit the Nano, but it doesn't fit the 2nd generation. Apple has pulled another one on the consumer to keep their exclusiveness.
Well this is great value product. It is not a professional lens, but does the job.It is bit wobbly on my SD9 panasonic, it scratched the front of the camera, where the lens is. Not big deal. Great wide angle, but expect vignetting, you will need to crop the video or adjust the zoom. Nobody told me this, so try it before you buy. On the other hand. It is cheap.
when i recieved my cable i saw that the packaging of the product is new but the cable itself isn't brand NEW. i found this out by seeing that there were alot of scratches on the connector/adapter. i will not order this kind of merchandise again.
This is a very decent microphone for the price. I use it with Audacity, and I'm able to create clear voice recordings.I do get a few pops on my "P's" and some other hard sounds, but I found that by moving my mouth away from the mic at an angle really helped that.Play with it a bit, test different angles and distances, and you should be able to find that perfect "spot".The mic is back-and-forth adjustable, the base has a lengthy USB cord, and there is also an on-and-off switch.A nice buy for the price ...
I was searching at a few stores and sites for the replacement Dymo tape and in some instances it almost paid to buy a whole new machine. I saw that Amazon sold the replacement cartriges for less than other store. I love Amazon and with free shipping you can't go wrong.
This product is the best multifunction inkjet printer on the market, bar none. It is a great update to Canon's MP780, in that print and scan speeds have increased, and the scanner scans both sides of a document at once, which is super. Based on its features and performance, it is a 5 out of 5 stars product. Nothing else comes close.The down side is the ink prices. True, 5 separate ink tanks mean you only replace what you use, but the ink tanks are small, and run about $20 per cartridge, though you can get them cheaper online--but watch the jacked up shipping charges that put the per cartridge price back up at the $20 level. No one has come out with third party or aftermarket ink, because with this printer, Canon has "chipped" each cartridge, essentially making producing after market or third party ink replacements impossible. Several inkjet ink websites have been promising to have workable non-OEM ink cartridges for this model, but with the product being almost a year old now, there are still none available. It must be a pretty tough chip to emulate. That means no $5 ink for you--you pay full price.I didn't know this when I bought it, and had I known, I probably would have bought another close-out MP780, which has 90% of the featuresof the MP830, but can use non-Canon ink cartridges. And of course, this fact is not something Canon would announce. My older Canon multifunction (at home) still works like a champ on non-Canon ink, and a full replacement of ink costs about $25--and I run through 2 or so sets of carts per year. $50 per year for a great multifunction that prints great photos? Not too shabby! This newer model at my office is going to cost me $100+ per ink change, so I have relegated it to photo-only printing, and mainly use its scanning and occasionally, copying functions. In fact, I might start printing photos at home so I do not spend ridiculous money on ink at work. I dislike using it to print anything, because I know that if I match my use on my home machine here at the office, it is going to cost me $200 or $300 a year for this machine. With ink prices that high, and a new machine costing about $200, we are almost at the point where it makes sense to buy a new once every time the ink runs out! I understand these companies need to make a profit, but if they cut their ink prices in half, they'd still make a killing on per unit ink sales, and consumers would be willing to pay a premium for OEM cartridges. We just dont want to be complete worked over on the ink, which $20 cartridges is.
1. This is a very nice looking, well designed product. It's simply to assemble, it's easy to adjust and performs the task for which it was intended. I'm not sure sure or keen on the elastic cord in the sense that I'm not sure how long it's going to last, but so far so good.2. The only issue folks have to consider prior to purchasing this product is whether they have the desktop space for it. Review the dimensions; it may be bigger than you think.
Product arrived on time, and in very good shape, and excellent packaging. Works great. Easy to use and care for.
its best webcam for its price. very clear picture. Little hard to install. But i was pleased with picture quality.
We purchased an extended 3 year service contract from Amazon on 1/20/06, and after three phone calls in which we were told we would get the confirming contract, as of 3/13/06 we still never received it.
Bought this product to replace an existing one that was eight years old. Previous one died as its cords failed.New one worked great for a while, but started becoming staticky all the time. Is now worthless. After reading reviews on all other brands, I will not bother to waste more of my money. Would NOT recommend this product to anyone.
Logitech G7This mouse truly is the mouse for gamers.Its has an adjustable DPI setting of 800/1600/2000 DPI for various uses.The 2000 DPI setting makes alot of difference inside games.The movement of the mouse is very smooth on any surface and its wirelesscapability is definately a plus for its features. The mouse features 6 buttonswhich can be be programmed inside games.The G7 has a carbon fiber lookto it with a LED readout of Battery Power & the DPI setting your on.It also has a recharagable battery pack that uses USB 2.0. Its comes with 2batteries. Offering you the capability to play with one battery while the otherone is charging.This is the perfect mouse for gamers!I am 100% satisfied with my purchase from amazon.comIf you get one mouse for your gaming rig make sure its a Logitech G7.
I have had this bag for at least one month and have not had any problems with it. I am happy with the functionality of the handle/locks/etc and like the size of the bag. I have been able to fit my 15in laptop, two binders, plus other folders and papers I need on a daily basis. Overall very happy with the product.
I'm using this visor clip and it does the job. Visor mount works OK and is much cheaper than the mirror mounts I have found so far.
I use this keyboard at work and at home. It is the best ergonomic design on the market, and it is inexpensive.
You can't beat this for the price. It works. Setup was not quite so easy. I spent a few hours rebooting the router and my computer, and when it finally did work I couldn't really tell you exactly what I did to get it to work. It's also not as fast, obviously, as what you can get.However, now that I have it set up, I haven't regretted it for the price. I don't use wireless all that much, and my desktop that I have directly plugged into it has not had any problems with it. I would recommend it for a cheap solution.
I am looking at an I Pod but have Windows 98 and no firewire card. I am thinking of buying a belkin firewire card. Does anyone know if that would work.
It works, but just no excuse for not having Vista drivers out. It's 8 months since Vista came out, and the only drivers out there are in Japanese. For the last 7 months, I called their tech support and got nowhere, then finally found info on their web site. Then they pushed their release back from June until the end of July
I use this adapter with the .8X wide angle lens designed for the Canon S80. With this adapter, the lens works perfectly with both the s60 and s70 Canon cameras.
i bought this as a notebook for typing papers on but it eventually turned into a paper/game notebook. the price is too high on amazon so i got it at bestbuy for 600. it's fast, light, and powerful. a must get for the gamer or student on the go
Antes de tener esta camara tuve la Nikon D70 y la vendi justamente pensando en comprar este modelo. Una vez en mis manos, puedo decir q este modelo es una version mejorada (bastante mejor) de la D70.Las principales diferencias q he encontrado hasta hoy son- La calidad y tama&ntilde;o de la pantalla LCD (de lejos superior)- La calidad de los colores y amplia gama de tonos q no se apreciaban tan bien con la D70- Los 12 punto de enfoque q ayudan un monton para componer y enfocar mejor la foto- Mucho m&aacute;s r&aacute;pida y precisa- La visualizaci&oacute;n de fotos es mucho m&aacute;s f&aacute;cil de usar y navegar- La duraci&oacute;n de la bater&iacute;a es increible- Se siente m&aacute;s s&oacute;lida y pesada q la D70- Compatible con mi stock de lentes NikkorEl &uacute;nico punto en contra q tengo es q la pantalla de la c&aacute;mara me lleg&oacute; con un pixel muerto y no pude cambiarla por ser una compra q me trajeron directmaente de USA a Trujillo, Per&uacute;. No imposibilita la visualizaci&oacute;n pero igual incomoda y distrae un poco.Si quieres una buena c&aacute;mara con el prestigio y accesorios de Nikon, esta es una muy buena opci&oacute;n. Suerte en tu decisi&oacute;nRolando Morin F.
I plugged this into my MSI Wind U100 (took about 5 minutes) and noticed an immediate improvement in performance. I then went on to install Windows Vista on my machine, and it runs perfectly. If you have an MSI Wind U100, or are considering buying one, you must install extra memory (but please look into what this will do to your warranty - I have read mixed accounts on the web about how doing so will impact your ability to return your MSI Wind laptop)
I did NOT expect the negative terminal to have a constant voltage with respect to ground. My project can be repaired, but what a pain. One reviewer noted that the case screws were also 'HOT' - Yikes! - Another safety surprise.It also has an annoying relay that kicks in around 9 vdc. It cause a jump in the output voltage. I suspect the two ranges that are being switched in and out, do not dove-tail with each other as they should. This is very annoying when you are slowly increasing the voltage.If you decide to buy this anyway (it is a good price and the meters are accurate) be very, very careful!I figured this out too late, now I'm stuck with it. I can't think of anything to do with it that ISN'T a safety risk. A doorstop maybe ...
Ordered and received promptly from another source, where it was less expensive at the time. That was March 1, 2007, and the other source has since stopped offering it. The current Amazon price is less than I paid.The drive has performed exactly as advertised, and the back up software works well.One strange quirk is that if I touch the drive before touching the computer (ground), it shuts down. I suspect it's a computer function, not the fault of the drive. No harm done. Just unplug and restart.
This is my first handheld device, and I enjoyed using it until about 5 weeks after I had purchased it. At this point the hotsync operation ceased to operate. The thing is now useless for anything except as a calendar, and I can get one of those for a fraction of the cost. The tech support isn't very helpful - the thick Indian accents make the technician difficult to understand and they just read through the same list of trouble shooting techniques that you can find for yourself on the PalmOne website. At this point I have spent around 8 or so hours trying to get it to work without any success. This product is nice when it works, its just a matter of whether one wishes to risk the cost and pain of getting a product that does not work.
This cassette adapter is awesome! I had tried 2 different FM transmitters for my IPod in my car and experienced poor sound quality with them both. I bought the cassete adapter with a "why not" attitude that it would be negligible price if it didn't work. It is way better than an FM transmitter. If you have a cassete in your car, consider this instead for your IPod or other device.
It's a cable. It works. Not much else to say. It appears well made and the connections are solid. Can't go wrong.
I purchased these for my iphone and quickly realized that they were garbage. I did homework and read reviews and these were supposedly better than a pair that I had heard (which I liked). Not even close. The volume level was low, static when connector moved around, and overall sound was just not good. I'm not sure if all of these are the same, but the pair I got was horrible.
I feel very fortunate to have purchased this used off eBay, but even getting it for half Amazon's retail price, I still feel ripped off. The 1.5x zoom is virtually indistinguishable from the zoom built into the camera.I haven't tried the Opteka generic zoom lens for the S7000 that is 3.2x zoom. I'm curious to see if there's a noticeable improvement in zooming with it, but I'm not willing to spend more money for another sub-standard product.In case you're like me and don't know exactly what the TL-FX9 is, it's NOT a typical lens. You can't change the zoom. Once you add this, you have to set the zoom on your camera to maximum or else you get vignetting around the edges (like when you're watching a movie and a character looks through binoculars and they show the POV from inside the binocular...that's what you get...a black circle that closes in around the edge of the your shot). This lens is essentially the same as holding a magnifying glass in front of your camera and zooming through it.If you can get this used, at less than $80 (make sure you're getting the required Adapter Ring or else you can't even attach this lens) then it might be worth the price if getting a POINT FIVE increase in magnification is something you need.
OMG I just got this hooked up today. It has got to be the fastest cable modem I have ever used. I download on the average of 800Kbps but sometimes slower (where I'm downloading from has bandwidth limitations) I speed tested at circuitcity.com and cnet.com and both had speeds of over 2000 Kbps for my connection speed. It is blazingly fast. If you have cable or are getting cable you MUST BY THIS CABLE MODEM!!
I was shopping around for binding combs at an affordable price. These were the best price and the quality is very good also. Fast shipping was an added bonus. I'd buy these again.
I came from the Logitech Z-680 speaker sets and the only reason I purchased this one is its in the same ballpark as the z-5500 The 5 small speakers feel lighter and have plastic feet VS the metal ones of the z680 they put out great sound, The sub woofer is larger than the z680 however it does not put out the amount of power as the 680 did.A huge positive over the z680 was the improved Control panel/volume It react quickly to your turns no matter how fast or slow you turn the knob.If you were not a fan of the z-680 being "boomy" the z-5500 is the way to go.
I would not have bought this if I would have physically been able to see it first. It is cheaply made.
I got these for a couple of my lens and so far they've worked great. It's a simple and cheap thing to get to protect the camera lens. I got it mostly to protect my lens from scratches and dust, but it also does a decent job protecting it from moisture and UV light.
What a great product! For people who have constant power cuts and can't afford batteries, this is an truly excellent product! Just 30 seconds of winding or charge it by solar means...you can have sound all the time!I recommend this product over any comparison product to anyone!
I purchased this item specifically for Voip phone services (I am a subscriber of Vonage Pro).I bought it after trying two VERY bad products from HP and Logitech (bith in the range of $35-40). This product was apprx $100 but the quality and the comfort are on a totally different level.My voice sounds perfctly load and clear (typically that is the problem) to the point that most of the times (including calls to international cell phones) people can't even tell that I am on a Voip line.The quality of received sound is absolutely flawless.I am so happy with this product that I am actually sold into all Sennheiser products: I am about to purchase the Sennheiser PXC450 noise-canceling headphones and expect nothing less than zen noise reduction excellence.
Installed without problem, works perfect so far. I downloaded the latest drivers from the website, instead of using the included CD.The only thing I would have done diffently is the shipping method. I chose the cheapest method available for the product. Unfortunately, that involved UPS shipping it across the country, and them handing it over the the US Postal Service. It arrived at the transfer station 20 miles from my address in 3 days. Then it took 2 more WEEKS for the post office to deliver it. I know it's a low-priority package, and I get what I pay for, but I could have walked there and back to pick it up myself faster. In the future, I'll use UPS or FedEx door-to-door.I emailed the seller, ANTonline, and they responded immediately to explain the shipping method. Good job on their part, and they told me that shipping method may take up to 21 days for delivery.A warning for those of you using Verizon as your cell carrier: They cripple BT on their regular phones. Even though they make a big deal about the phone being BT-enabled, once you get it home and attempt a connect, you find out that you can only use a headset with it or use it as a dial-out modem. No file transfer allowed. Forget about it acting like an Ipod, despite all the marketing. You can only get music by paying Verizon for each song, downloaded via VCast.
I bought this camera to talk long distance over the internet with my family. I really love it! It has a very clear picture, better than any of the ones my family are using. The RightLight function does a good job of picking up a good image in low light. It was super easy to install and get started. The mic works from across the room. It's a great size for travel and comes with a nice little pouch to carry it in.I read some reviews saying it didn't fit on top of some laptops...At first I thought it didn't fit on mine either, then I figured out the clamp slides open quite wide (about 3/4 in. opening). It may be a little obscure how this functions so I could understand how someone might not realize how far it expands.Overall, I'm very pleased with this camera for the price!
the other reviews on this thermos are correct. this thing will keep your liquids hot for a long time. this thing is huge though!
I absolutely love this camera. Takes great pictures and goes anywhere. Battery life is very long also.
I purchased this thermometer to complement my Big Green Egg cooker. Ceramic cookers do best if you don't open them up frequently to check temperatures, so this unit is nearly ideal.Good:Wireless. You can keep the remote with you during a long cook and keep an eye on both the cooker and the food temperature.Replaceable Probes. The two probes can be easily replaced if you do manage to fry them.OK:Setup. Temperature set points adjust UP only until they wrap around. So if one day you're cooking chicken to 170, and then next beef to 130, resetting the temperature take longer than I'd like. However, it hasn't been a huge issue.WEAK:Cooker temperature range. The top end temperature this unit will read is around 450F, which for slow cooking is fine, since target temps are 200-350. Unit cannot be used to gauge temp for high temp cooking. Sigh.Final Comment:While not perfect, this unit does a great job for what it was designed for: Slow cooking or smoking. It also does a good job of reporting the outside ambient temperature when you're not cooking.
After reading reviews, I was very optimistic about this case. When I got it, I was ecstatic. Everything fit just right. I could even fit my 300 mm zoom lens in it...Less than a week later, 3 of the 4 snaps were broken. Pretty much useless case now. It's not nearly as padded as I would like either. About the only thing that makes this bags quality any better than a foldable lunch bag is the dividers for separating the inside.
Used these jewel cases to ship games across the country. The cases stood up to the rigours of the postal service and arrived safely. They are light and low profile and provide ample protection -- the price is right too.
Pros: Cooks evenly, 1250 Watts of power, large full size comportment, quick function buttons, rotating turntable.Cons: None so far.The Bottom Line: I definitely recommend this microwave becasuse of it's 1250 Watts of power and large size.
I don't write a review for everything-but this is severely funny if you like redneck humor. NOT a toy for children cuz although the "F" word isn't on here-other inappropriate phrases are-so if you are easily offended this isn't for you! It seems durable and says a bunch of different funny stuff like "slow down A$@wipe! Walmarts open all night!" But in an extremely funny redneck voice! Really-my mom's gonna love this!
This player worked great!! This was my first DVD player for my TV. Set up in no time. I got an open box buy from a store. No problems.The unit plays MP3 cd-r discs, as well as DVD-R &amp; DVD-RW!!
When I purchased my Kodak camara it came with the CRV3 battery and it seem to last for a long time. When I went to buy a new one the store was out of the CRV3 and they told me that regular AA batteries would work. Well they do work and you can take about 15 pictures then you have to replace them. Same goes with the rechargeable AA batteries. My daughter was getting married and I wanted a good battery that I could depend on so I ordered two of the Kodak Max CRV3 Lithium Battery. Then I was so worried that they wouldn't last long enough that I purchased two more on our way to the wedding. I was able to take over 700 pictures on one Kodak Max CRV3 Lithium Battery. Wedding turned out great and I didn't miss a single shot because I had to stop and replace the batteries.Shipping was very fast. I was informed by the company that items were shipped a day before I received my confirmation email from amazon.com. Great product would recommend it to anyone who is tired of throwing your money away on batteries that don't last.
Sound quality was disapponting.I purchased the vox headphones and microphone accessory only to find it basically useless. I had to practically shout into the mike to get it to pick up and transmit. I returned the three radios and headsets that I ordered.
Initially I had an issue where a screw was missing from the packing. A quick chat to the manufacturer and I was able to get an overnight shipment for that piece. They were very helpful and accomodating, took 15 minutes to generate the RMA.This product is excellent and very flexible. It can gromit mount, or clamp to the side of a desk. I have tried both and they work great. The arm is very flexible and can be worked to fit almost any desktop it would seem. I'm also very happy that the clamp and other mechanisms have adequate padding/safety as to not damage my new desk. They fit gracefully and require minimal assembly know-how.Great arm, especially for the price range... a steal!!!
I love it, it's awesome, i am very pleased, what can I say, get this cause it is totally great cool gift
I bought this scanner to replace my old bulky UMAX scanner about a month ago. I am very satisfied with this product. As many of the reviewers have pointed out, it is cheap, light, versatile, and works great! But if you are much more sensitive to resolution than the general population, consider the LiDE 30.
i dont know much about memory cards but this one has not broken yet & i have no complaints.it works pretty well....
Similar to some other reviews posted, we received this item in June and it was not in the depicted retail package, purchased from Ink Express but fulfilled by Amazon. We tried the cartridges and had streaky printing issues with both - managed with repeated cleaning to get the first to work to the end but the second could not be fixed. Due to time constraints we purchased a new Canon cartridge at a local retailer, and it works fine.We suspected that the non-standard packaging and the problems we had with these cartridges were more than coincidence, and Amazon did in fact offer us a refund on the item. If you had similar issues - contact Amazon. 1 star for the item, 5 stars for Amazon customer service!
I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ALL OF YOU GUYS BUT I THINKN THIS IS A GREADT CD PLAYER. THE COLOR IS TERIFIC AND IT'S SUPER LIGHT. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BETTER CD PLAYER OR IF THIS IS GOING TO BE YOUR FIRST CD PLAYER YOU SHOULD GET THIS ONE. YOU WON'T REGRET IT . THANX
I purchased this player as an upgrade to a 6.5" generic Shinsonic player that had faithfully served me for 2 years. Upon receipt of the player, I discovered that the two players were extremely similar, from button placement, hardware design, built-in firmware, and even on-screen display logos.The player works well. Its disc load times seem to be on average with other players. The player is a bit noisy upon loading, but seems to calm down a bit once the movie gets started, which seems to be an issue that plagues most players. The sound quality of the player is good, and the presence of dual headphone jacks make it ideal for young siblings who like to watch simultaneously. Video quality is sharp, but Caucasian skin tones are far too pink. There are times when the strange skin hues aren't very noticeable; other times, it is downright annoying.The hardware works well under movement. Movie playback in a car or on the go is very stable. I did have one instance where several discs consecutively failed to load. Upon closer inspection, I discovered that the laser mechanism had somehow become jammed into the housing. A careful tug loosened the mechanism and the player has worked fine ever since.Overall, the player is of good quality build and performs its task well. My only mark against it is the strange hue of Caucasian flesh tones.
This product works fine, as advertised, and is very fast. I have no complaints on it at this time.
I had to trust Amazon to buy this card, but it turned out great. Don't worry about the name, the card works great.
These are decent earbuds that give good sound and fit well. They are inexpensive and may not give the ultimate quality sound that some may desire, but they are just fine for my needs. I usually don't buy expensive earbuds because I either lose them or my cats eat them. They also stay in my ears while I exercise which is important. The one drawback about the product is that they only come with one size earbud cover. I would say these buds fit a small to medium ear (as compared with Griffin ear buds).
I had never heard of Hosa before buying these. They were the least expensive and worked exactly as desired. What more could I ask for from a cable?
I've been using this drive for at least 5 years without so much as a hiccup. I wish that all external HD's came with an on/off button. I use this drive as a secondary backup so don't need it on all the time. The ability to turn it on only when needed saves electricity as well as wear and tear on the unit itself.Installation was as simple as it can get. Just plug in the AC adaptor and USB cable and turn on the PC. The drive was recognized instantly and just "works". It's a little "louder" than some of the newer models but loudness is a relative thing. The only time I hear it is if there is no other noise in the room and it really isn't loud at all.Unfortunately, I was not so lucky with a Seagate Freeagent 500gb. Using it on two different PC's, it often would not be recognized or would cause boot problems. This was a simple device with no backup software to bother with and should have been a lot better than it was. It would show activity (blinking light) even when it wasn't being used. Maybe a bad controller caused the problem, but one of my PC's kept trying to boot from it for no reason at all. Once I removed it, things went back to normal. I changed absolutely no settings before this started happening. It finally quit on me yesterday (good riddance) and I'm replacing it with a WD 1.5tb as I simply do not trust the newer Seagate HD's. I would have gone with another Seagate if this model was available with greater capacity.
I've owned my wireless mouse for almost a year now and can't tell you how many times I've had to change batteries. I've already changed them 3 times in December. The mouse uses AAA batteries, so I always have to make a trip to the store. Not to mention, you have to pry the old batteries out with a knife or some sharp device. Today I finally had enough; I threw the mouse into the wall, shattering it into pieces. I will be sure to buy a new one that has a charger.
This comes in very handy when you want to transfer files from computer to computer. I do a lot of work at home, so it comes in handy when I am moving large data files back and forth between home and office. If you have windows XP or 2000, you don't need any installation...just plug it in and it works. If you use windows 98, you do need to install some drivers (that you can download) but this is a fault of the OS, not the flash drive.
You cannot interchange the batteries between the CBK-3AH and CBK-400 chargers. If you are looking for just an extra set batteries, the newer 2100mA batteries WILL NOT work in the older 3AH charger!
This Camera/Camcorder Is Great! It Is Really Small, Portable, And Lightweight. I Like To Hide It In Plants Or Bushes, Then Go Inside My House For 10 MIN And Then I Finnally Get To Know Which Dogs [Relieve Themselves] On My Lawn. I Would Strongly Recomend Buying With A Secure Digital Memory Card Preferably 256 Or Highers. Its Really Cool. I Recently Brought It On My Vacaton And I Got Zillions OF Stuff On There. Then I Just Uploaded It On To My Computer And Using THe Great Software It Came With, Make A Movie Out Of It! I Would Recomend Buying It Strongly!Oh Yeah And All My Friends Love It Including Steve. I Bet You Didnt Understand That Line But He Wanted To Be In My Review.
when i first got it it worked most of the time......after awhile sometimes.....now it doesn't work at all....piece of junk........only 90 days old.....don't buy!!
Eventually, after many sound time-outs, I tried turning up the sound-level output to 7/10 from my MAC and the time-outs have gone away. This was after much trial and error and frustration.Once I got it right - the system seems to work fine.
Just purchesed the epson digital projector for our business. We love it. It was so easy to hook up,virtually nothing to it.Bought at comp usa. Probably could have saved a few pennies elsewhere but are quite pleased with our purchase.
Overall, we really enjoy this product. There are two flaws-we didn't receive the remote or any instrucion manual that we were supposed to and the plastic on the inside cracked as soon as we put it in :( The kids love it so that's all that matters to us.
I recently bought an ipod nano with the nike+ system, and realized that the included ear buds wouldn't do at all. So I looked around the web for some ear buds that I can run with, and these seemed to come up with good reviews on some sites. After owning a pair of sennheiser circumaurals, I was pretty sure the sound quality would at least be decent, and I was right; these buds did not disappoint on sound quality. Also, these buds fit my ear well (after a small adjustment) and stay in place. They don't reach into the ear canal, but rather sit on top of it. Even so, they are comfortable and sound good (much better than the standard ipod buds). However, there are a few areas where these buds are lacking:1. Lack of real cord management: The clip hardly cuts it. Also, the ipod buds outdo these by having a slider that reduces tangling. These don't, and really need them.2. The case: Although it was nice of them to provide a case, I would have preferred that they had not. It's cumbersome to put the buds into the case, and almost as bad to pry them out. The case should have been a key feature, not an afterthought. Perhaps they can design a case with some kind of cord management and kill two birds with one stone. This case looks like a cheap rubber coin purse with a magnetic snap closure (oh wait, it is).3. The color: I'm almost embarassed to take these into the gym. I think sennheiser should rethink their color scheme the next time around. Although they do make me want to run faster so no one sees me with them (an unintended advantage, I'm sure).4. Wire casing: I agree, the wire casing is flimsy. I'm definitely keeping my receipt and proof of purchase, because I'm almost certain that I'm going to need it.Despite all these setbacks, the sennheisers are still great performers, and I would recommend them to anyone who doesn't mind a tangled neon green mess.
Very happy with product. Good quality, fast, and easy to set up.
The cable is a perfect match for my camera, and I have had excellent results in using it. I expected no less from a Kodak replacement part. The price was also the lowest I was able to find and the cable was in stock. I had it in my posession 3 days after I ordered it. Very good service.
Printer performed as expected for a unit in the ML-1710's price range - speedy and excellent print quality. However, a single call to their support leaves me wary of buying another Samsung product. The two service reps I conversed with both became defensive and then downright rude. I can offer no reason for their obnoxious response to my question about powering the printer from a UPS. If a mere inquiry evokes such an acerbic reaction, imagine the reception to an actual printer problem.
I got this to only send faxes and not receive faxes so the whole ink ribbon ordeal is not an issue for me at all. Overall its a great product if you don't plan on recieving faxes on a daily basis otherwise, I suggest you get something more cost effective.
No major problems installing software. Just tested out the GPS receiver and the maps - no surprises and all worked well. The receiver size is wonderful - can toss it in a purse. If I would read all directions, I'm sure it has more features than I have tried. It's being used on a Palm T3. I suppose if you wanted to use it on more than two devices and had to contact customer support, then you might get frustrated (based upon other comments - not my experience). It does what it says it will, and with some style. This way I don't need to carry around another large device when I'm already carrying a Palm. I will update if I run into problems. I'm using it very extensively in several areas of the country next week.
Same review as the Sennheiser cx300's:I have been a musician for over 30 years, built and operated PA systems, worked professionally as a sound man and have spent a lot of time in studios, I know what I am listening to.These were better than the trash that comes with most MP3 players, but they really were very underwhelming, the bass was non existing in my opinion.Save your money, go to walmart and buy the $16.00 Phillips"virtual surround" vented ear buds, they are much better unless you want total isolation. I don't want isolation, I would like to hear the truck that is about to run me over... But all that aside, the Phillips were the best out of 5 models I tested including the sennheiser cx300s.
Yes, it's louder but still not loud enough even on full volume and with better speakers. I'm going to try another brand.
The only time this presenter worked was when I was standing beside my computer. As a school teacher, that is not an option. I also found the buttons to be extremely confusing and the enclosed manual was absolutely NO help at all.
The print server works great. It was easy to setup. Only problem is that it does mot work with Windows7 (they do not have the drivers yet).
Very compact, fits the camera well. One can put memory cards at the bottom of the case, though there is no special pocket or compartment for that. the soft to the touch hard leather makes it feel very durable and protective of the camera within. I like the fact that is feels well made and classy.The only down side is that I needed to push one side out to accommodate the camera's selection top button, but that was only the first couple of times, the bag later fit itself to the camera without noticeable deformity.
I recently purchased this backpack and love it. I find that I can organize not only both my Canon 5D & 20 D and all of my lenses in the main part of the backpack, but it also has numerous pockets and zippered spots for my polarizing filters, cable release, extra batteries, small flashlight and everything else that I need when my wife and I are hiking. It also has loops at the bottom of the pack that holds my tripod. I priced numerous more expensive backpacks and just didn't see how spending twice the amount was worth it when this one is perfect.
I don't know what these other people are talking about. This TV is great. I haven't had any problems with it and the colors are great!
For tiny speakers these sound very good. I have bigger speakers for when I need them, but mostly I don't. Small footprint is nice.
It works well for me although other reviews state they can break if worn on a waist belt.I wear on backpack shoulder straps instead.Garmin has a list of compatible GPS units this will fit.You find your GPS portable on their products page and then click on accessories.Their website will reorganize time to time but presently the list ofcompatible devices is at:Amazon deletes URL links so I put in a partial URL(add a ps after the beginning htt below so the link starts out https before the colon)[...]
The positives:1) Great sound as expected with the Sennheiser brand. Very crisp and much better than the earbuds that come standard with mp3 players.2) Excellent for people who run or walk in wet weather.3) Just look at the accessories! It comes with a rubber pouch, extension cord, a clip and 2 extra bud covers. And one of those bud covers is for people with larger ears because it has flaps.4) Magnetic buds so they are easy to store because they just click together.5) Heavy duty/thicker wires.I just like all the thought and nice touches that has gone into the design of this product. The short cord is for people who wrap their mp3 player on their arms, no long cord to tangle, the extension cord is for people who put the mp3 player in their pockets or waist bands, the extra bud covers are great, the clip and the pouch are a nice touches, the green color is great. All those extra nice touches just show what a great product this is, it's no cheapo product.Together with the great sound, Sennheiser quality and this low price, it just can't be beat! I totally recommend this: a 10/10
Don't waste your money or your equipments life on this so called "clean power". This company spends all their money on cosmetics and advertisements and not performance. Look for yourself... go to their website and look at the specifications, or lack of, for this product. No where does it mention specs for AC Noise Attenuation etc. I have worked in the sound and vibration industry for 10 years. Trust me... those who are into high-end audio equipment don't even look at this Monster crap. Check out reputable companies like Furman or PS Audio. Research your audio/video equipment through stores like Audio Advisor or HIDEF Lifestyle. Its a shame that companies like Monster fool people into their products with fancy adds and kickbacks to stores like BestBuy etc.
Bought my firstFujifilm 2 GB xD Flash Memory Cardin 2007 to go with my now agedFujifilm FinePix S6000fd 6.3MP Digital Camera. This "bridge camera," the size of a contemporary DSLR, had served me well for years, and with its then advanced 10.7x wide-angle optical zoom and dazzling images, booted me into the world of digital photography. Having multiple xD cards was not a problem, as the camera had a maximum of 6.3MP, so hundreds of images could be stored.But a few things happened: newer cameras started showing up with 10 megapixel resolution, and to find a faster and more efficient digital camera with a zoom of 10x or greater became commonplace. But the biggest problem was that the xd card, which had been developed by Olympus and Fujifilm, had a maximum limitation of 2GB, while the SD card has been implemented in more than 400 brands across dozens of product categories and more than 8,000 models. By 2010, the xD format cards were almost obsolete, and those that are available are said to be what remains in vendor's stock. TheOlympus M 2GB xD Flash Memory Cardis the same.Add to that, the cost of the 2GB xD card is very expensive when compared to the current offerings of SD cards. TheSanDisk Extreme 32 GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Cardwith sixteen times the capacity of this 2GB xD card is far more cost effective, and even theAmazonBasics SDHC Class 10 4 GB Secure Digital Card, with double the capacity of this xD card, blows it away in both price and performance.I came here to buy a backup xD card for the Fujifilm camera mentioned above, as now it's used mostly for foul weather. Luckily I have three of these cards left, but at the cost they are going for, it becomes prohibitive to consider getting more. It's probably better to remove the batteries from this old and loyal friend and retire it.9/3/2012
This product is awesome! I looked at LCD TVs for about 4 months before I made my decision. Be sure to get the HVE model and not the HV model. The picture is so much better on the HVE model. Even regular analog cable looks pretty good. Just as good as my buddies 36'' Sony Tube TV if not a little better. I have had the TV for about a month and am totally happy with it. I looked at Panasonic and Samsung but they didn't have as many hook up options. Also looks amazing when hooked up to a computer. DVDs look great through just the progressive output. Haven't had HDTV hooked up yet but I can only imagine how great it will be. When watching Finding Nemo, it looks like the water is going to come right out of the screen it is so realistic. I figured I would write this review for others who are looking and questioning which TV to get. The only complaint I have is that it doesn't get very loud even at the highest volume setting but I have my cable box and DVD hooked up to my home theater system anyway so it works out okay. I have no regrets on this TV and totally love it.
I got this for $35 shipped free. It fits my Rebel XT, 70-200 and 17-85 lenses (either one attached), 430 EX flash, all my battery chargers, cards, manuals... and still room for another lens or two. Light padding, nice handle on top to carry. You get your money out of this one for sure.
The good--you can see fairly well in the dark at very close range.The bad--specs say 5x magnification...and it doesn't do anything like that. In fact, no zoom capability whatsoever. When I called Night Owl's support to ask about that, the support person had no idea what I was talking about. I phoned the next day and the next--the same person answered the phone every time and she knew NOTHING about the product! I wrote an email to Night Owl--no response. So this product DID NOT deliver (at least to me) what it promised in the specs and there is NO SUPPORT for it. Have returned and have no intention of going Night Owl again.
I do not recommend this product.This case screws onto the bottom of the camera. It wraps around the front and back of camera and offers no protection for the sides, especially when in pocket with keys or in purse. When taking pictures, you either have to deal with the case hanging from the bottom of the camera, or take the time to unscrew it.
Not much to say other than it did what it was supposed to do when installing an aftermarket stereo in a 2006 Trailblazer.
not particuarly intuitive, alarm hard to set, and has this really huge box on the outlet plug, which i don't know why is necessary for a simple alarm clock/ radio
I bought this wireless mouse a few months ago and the only complaint I've got is if you have a WiFi in your house DO NOT GET! Wireless connection interferes with the signal from the mouse.Other than that, it's most impressive. No lag, and perfect for fps games.The battery life is short, so be sure not to take off to a lan party without both batteries and the charge station.Overall. Well worth the buy.
After hooking these up i gotta leave a review, i have two of these in a sealed box , seprate chamber .75 cub.ft box and man was i shocked by how hard these hit, and the sound quality is not bad either, have them hooked to a 760 watt pioneer 195w rms@ 2ohms x 2 i was using a pair of rockford fosgate punch before these and these hit a lot harder for less money. I am not saying these are the best subs in the world but for the price these are excelent.....
I'm a consultant who travels weekly. Lots of time on flights makes a privacy filter important to me. Being something of a perfectionist and the fact that I look through it for hours each week, I ordered both the ViewGuard and the 3M filters to compare them. I kept the 3M and returned the ViewGuard. Why?The image clarity of the 3M filter was significantly better (note that I work with small fonts, spreadsheets, etc. and wear glasses) Yes, ViewGuard, I removed the protective film before making the comparison! Two things bugged me about the ViewGuard: (1) its polarization cuts run diagonally (the 3M run vertically), which is distracting, and (2) the image through the ViewGuard is a tiny bit blurry/hazy compared to the 3M. 3M seems to have a more clear film that they use. A colleague of mine did the same side-by-side and agreed with me.Both products do what they claim, and both fit my notebook well, although I also prefer the optional vertical mounting strips that come with the 3M product (both come with mounting 'dots', but 3M supplies an alternate mounting mechanism as well).Let's face it: $50 for a piece of plastic seems expensive, but there's no alternative if you want to work on client (or your own financial) information on a plane. Thanks, 3M, for making a quality product. (And no, I don't work for 3M!)
This was just what I was looking for. I need something to take with me hiking, and it works great.
A LOT of good photo paper. RC paper is great for people who don't want to spend a lot of time and money on getting great prints. The glossy variety produces fantastic, rich blacks that can't quite be achieved on the pearl. The 100 pack is great because trust me, it's really not that hard to use 100 sheets of photo paper over the course of ten hours in the darkroom. Also, Ilford's RC paper is probably the most resilient photo paper I've ever used. I left it in the developer for three minutes and the print still came out perfect. I left it in the water bath for quite a few hours and it still didn't deteriorate in any way. You can pretty much do everything wrong with this paper and it will still do right by you. I really, really, REALLY like this paper and would absolutely choose it over the other types.
This was just what we were looking for. My son loves the headphones and says they are comfortable. He uses them on an electric piano.
Fits the bin of my Fellowes shredder nicely so minimizes loose chads, but way too expensive for 100 plastic bags. these should definitely be made only from recycled plastics, I think.
This is a well made battery pack that adds some heft to your CP8800. A wonderful camera, this battery pack adds to your ability to sty in the field longer. It takes at least 300 pictures with a fully charged set of NIMH batteries.To install, you take out the Li-Lion battery and twist off the battery cover. Don't lose this cover!! I put mine in a baggie and stuffed it next to my spare Li-Lion battery in my camera bag.You then push the pack into the battery cavity and screw the bottom pin in to the tripod place. It fits very neatly and solidly.If you have a very close fitting camera bag, adding this unit may create a problem, but otherwise it will be a plus for you. It fits nicely in my hands and if you can find the battery cavity cover, you now have to sources of power. You can choose which one you want as a back-up.Now being sold at B&H; for $149, it is much more reasonably priced.
Due to low funds I'd tried the Kodak CX7300 (NOT 7330) and the flash was horrible. The pictures looked fine on the LCD but on download they were dark. I went back and traded for the Samsung A402 and am very happy with it.
I love this TV... I originally got it strictly for watching tv in hd but after i bought my xbox 360 i hooked it up to it and my video games look fantastic. Personally if you are looking for an HD movie experience, its much cheaper to buy an xbox360 and then buy the hd-dvd player for it than it is to buy just an HD player for this bad larry. But anyway, i love this tv, hasnt given me any problems, and the fact it has 2 hdmi ports untop of the component cable input and all the other inputs it has, it really is so versatile. This tv is a perfect example why sony makes the best HD tv's
I was somewhat skeptical of the product, giving others sell these for much more, but was delightfully pleased after I received them. The cables work just fine. I use them for transferring my contact list on my cell phone to my computer.
The video iPOD is an excellent investment for music storage and data files on-the-go. The video capability works excellent with excellent clarity, though the screen could be bigger. At any rate, it is good buy from Amazon. Make sure you apply TheInvisible Shield body protector when you first get it b/c it is very susceptible to scratches, even the slightest ones.
Cartridge produced very poor quality print leaving streaks throughout the page. Purchased through Amazon and will not buy again. I tried cleaning the contacts but it was the remanufactured cartridge that failed to produce a good clean print.
Works OK, frequent interference and noise as it catches the signal from FM stations off the air. One thing that hurts my usage of trying to play audio books is that it can only resume from start of a track.
I've seen bad reviews of this brand so I thought I'd better post my good experiences.First: They don't need a card to apply them. I just peel off a little bit at the top to get it straight, then smooth it down onto the screen with my thumb as it naturally peels away from the backing. No card needed!Second: These are the clearest and most natural screen protectors I've used. They do not fog up your screen at all, I have one on my &quot;new&quot; Handera and it still looks hi-res (unlike the screen protector it came with). They feel much slicker than their competitors I've tried (WriteRights always had this sticky feeling to them).Third: They are low tack, but that doesn't mean they come loose, they stick down just great, and peel off just as easily.Fourth and MOST important: Look around! You can find them for about 1/3 this price!!
Nice, no-frills product...looks and smells like quality. ;-) And works perfectly between my AT&T U-Verse gateway and the household phone jack, I have rock-solid DSL line quality. What more can ya ask for?
I got this a while back, and it's still in perfect condition. Good features, and plays good. One thing thats a plus about this player is that it only takes "ONE" battery, not TWO! So you can save batteries. You may be thinking, it must not last long since it's only one battery, but it does suprisingly. For 49.99, thats a cheap price for a really good discman! Worth the money!
I brought the Toshiba M45-S331 and promptly returned it within 18 hours.The wireless connection is way to erratic. If you go from battery to AC while you are on wireless then the system simply freezes.I noticed the DVD drive made a horrible loud sound when it was reading data.After keeping the system on for about 5 hours I noticed that the laptop was beginning to get quite hot. I had placed the laptop on a desk so I doubt very much if I was blocking any vents.The only saving grace for this system is the fantastic LCD display, though I doubt any one would want to pay for just that on a system that is inherently so faulty (I believe the system freezing up problem described above is well known - I am curious as to why Toshiba has not fixed that problem and if it is unable to rectify the problem then why does it continue to ship faulty systems).I now have a dv4030us from HP. This does seem to be a more reliable and sturdy system.All said and done, I doubt very much if I will ever buy another Toshiba product let alone a laptop.
Easy to assemble, takes up little space. More than adequate storage space for our needs. Overall a very functional unit.
Overall this printer performs fine. However when feeding labels and form papers, the feed often pulls off-center leading to uncentered printed results. The printer makes a lot of noise while idling down after printing.Also did not realize how much I miss having a color printer. I honestly wish I had returned the product within the timeframe allowed.
It arrived on Friday. I used it for two days and then the paper started JAMMING repeatedly. Called Brother service on Monday and was told NOT to remove any more of the paper that was jammed. Was told that there was nothing I could do at my end to fix the problem and that the problem was serious. I was then told that I could receive a refurbished one.I am returning this cheap piece of DEFECTIVE junk! I decided NOT to get a refurbished piece of the same junk.Don't get suckered into buying this--it's "cheap" for a reason.
I bought these about 2 weeks ago thinking they would be cheap headphones with pretty poor quality, but at least they would block that loud airplane noise. They performed better than I ever thought possible. They are a little bass heavy, but I use them with my laptop, so that is easily overcome with the EQ (I used Winamp). Once I got the bass taken care of, I was able to hear the full range of the music. You will also notice little nuances in the music that you simply couldn't hear before. It blocks the majority of external environmental noise and allows you to listen to your music/video without straining to hear. I did decide to modify the headphones because I don't like the disposable nature of the foam plugs (they fit ok, but they wear out and are a little inconvenient). I used a pair of Smith & Wesson silicone arrow plugs and simply put a hole through them. Now I have the convenience of simply pushing the plugs in and they are more durable. I would recommend these plugs to anyone that needs to filter out background noise. They aren't going to give the sound of a >$200 pair of canal phones, but they come 2/3 of the way for &lt;$20.
This product is perfect for the problem of parking too close or too far in any garage. It mounts easily and is very accurate. We love this product.
It is a very usefull device that saves whoever buys it A LOT of money. Batteries are not comparable to recharges with this kit.
no complaints, simple headset works like its supposed to. have to agree with the other positive reviews having used it for a few months. just make sure it is plugged in snug and adjust so the microphone foam cover stays close to your mouth. So cheap I bought 2 just in case one dies, so I'll have a spare.
It does exactly what it says it does, its sturdy and holds your laptop steady which is what you need. It raises it up off the surface so it remains cool.
Be aware this product is virtually useless right out of the box. It works fine but the included map has detail down to my nearest interstate and no further. You have to buy more detailed maps to do anything useful.The included software is ancient but functional. A lanyard is provided but you'll need a microscope and tweezers to thread it though the connection point. A belt clip is optional and the necessary AA batteries are not included. Hey Garmin, nice bit of nickel and diming!The whole product could do with a wave of Apple's magic design wand. The unit feels like it's upside down. All the control buttons sit above the screen with the main joystick (they call it a rocker, but there's also a rocker on the left side) resting under your left thumb while the quit button is on the top right requiring two handed operation for navigating the menus.Having said all that, it feels nice and chunky in your hand. It's surprisingly small but thick and sturdy. It does the job fine but could be oh so much easier to use.Three stars. They lose one each for design and ease of use, or lack thereof.UPDATE December 18th 2007 - I bought Gamin's recommended accessory National Parks Map East on CD to go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains. When I tried to transfer a map to the unit from my PC, I found that it cannot be done for this model. But it's a recommended $100 dollar accessory for this product!Apparently, you can only download waypoints and trails from the CD but not the map. If you want to upgrade the map you have to buy a preloaded microSD card, except that at the time of writing the map I want is not on SD yet.I've returned the eTrex Vista and ordered Garmin's GPSMap 60Csx.Jeez Garmin, I really want to like your products but do you have to make me work so hard for it?
I bought this recorder for recording my classes because I am not native English speaker and I sometimes find professors speak so fast. This semester has just finished. And this product deserved a recommendation. I recommend this product definitively!What are the PROSIt is amazing because sound is so clear and battery is enough for hours. (If you listen after send to computer)Easy to charge no need additional battery! Charge it from your computerWhat are the CONSSound is so low if you listen from recorderWhen you create like me a lot of records I can't see which records from which dayIt looks cheap:) but works
My 16 y/o son got this for Christmas this year and absolutely loves it. It did take a while to get the software to load, but we were forewarned that may be the case, so no worries there. He loves the big screen that goes horizontal when the zune is turned. I love the fact that I was able to get him 30, count them 30 Gig for 130.00 instead of a measly 4 gig had we gone with the nano. There's no question, and NOT just for the money, the zune rocks!
I replaced the RAM in my Dell E1505 and had no issues. Very easy. Takes about 4 minutes to swap out. Simply remove the plastic cover on the bottom of the computer and push the two tabs outboard. The old ram will pop up ready for removal. Simply pull it out. Do this on both sides. Take the new ram and push them in the slots. Push them down and the tabs will snap into position, locking the ram in place. Turn on computer once its all back together and my XP found it right away. Select to dump memory and it will boot right up. I checked the hardware and it recognized all 2GB. I see a noticable difference in operating speed. Great product.
I'm extremely dissapointed in ordering this peoduct!!! I initially recieved an e-mail stating that the product was not shipped. I sent a reply e-mail and recieved not one response!!!
I went through 4 different dash kits before finding the right one for my 2004 Honda Odyssey, and this was not one that fit.If you're looking to install a single DIN stereo you want this one:Metra 99-7898 Dash Kit For Honda Multikit88-Up
I purchased this memory card for use specifically with a Kodak picture frame. Works great, and was cheap. Couldn't be happier.Bruce Geist
6Ft is the perfect length here and the quality and speed this low price cable put out was awesome! buy this item if you just need a spare or as an input control!
A great bargain! Cables of this length cost nearly 4 times the price of this product. From what I see on the screen, this is a product you can trust to work!
I have owned Plextor products for over seven years. I recommend them to family, friends, professionals, and collegues. Simply put, purchasing from Plextor is purchasing that is worry free. I never worry if the drive won't work, or more importantly that the product will not live up to my expectations. This latest product is no exception. I dual boot under Windows NT and Windows 2000. The unit works flawlessly under both. Installation was easy, and posed no problems. For those of you looking to buy an upgrade, or purchase a CD-RW unit for the first time, you will not go wrong with this unit.For those of you starting out, outside of a solid CD-RW, writing software is the most important. I use CeQuadrat WinOnCD version 3.7, and have used Adaptec Easy CD Creator. Both are solid products. Interesting note, Adaptec is the USA distributor for WinOnCD. If you plan to burn CD's, don't cut corners in cost. Spend the money up front, purchase a good burner AND good software. The amount of headaches you will save yourself will be worth every penny.
At the time that I bought it, it was the best I could get for $400. It will clearly last me a few years. It has all of the important add-ons and some frills. I haven't had luck with infrared, but Bluetooth works like a dream and the fingerprint scanner and memory encryption makes it safe and secure. I store all sorts of information for my job on it, and its synching with Outlook keeps me from losing my mind.My only complaints are that HP isn't quick enough to make the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade available. They were prompt with the Daylight Savings Time change update, though. The device doesn't come with a Java Virtual Machine, which makes much of the free software out there unusable. I should've held out for a Windows Mobile phone.Otherwise, this is a great tool.
Great processor, this is a low price processor but works great; 2.4Ghz of pure power, easily overclockable to 2.8Ghz (but this may void your warranty!).Pros: Low price, good performance.Cons: You must be careful when choose mobo and memory a wrong selection can decrease performance of this processor.
I am using a Kodak DX 4900 digital camera. I found that if you use Kodak compactflash cards instead of others for your camera, the pictures are more beautiful. Other picture cards may be a little lower price, but the pictures are not so sharp, so bright and so beautiful as Kodak's.The cards are worth for the money.
Decent quality. Solid connection. Affordable, and a good value for the money. I had some Cat 5 cable previously, and with this there is a noticeable speed increase, even while streaming video on another computer over the network. I've ordered a couple additional patch cables as a result.
This earphones are excellent, the sound quality its high and are very confortable, i buy it from costa rica and the shipping was great!!!
This is a must!! If you want a cheap but addictive lens this is it. Is better than the f1.8 because it has a metal adpater and the autofocus is very fast. I love it.
bought for teenage daughter, and she like it. A little clunkier than some, but that's not a big deal. Sound is really good!
I was a bit skeptical of this cable at first because of how thin it is. However, it works perfectly, and the price is awesome. There's really no need to pay more. When you think about it, optical signals aren't subject to the same type of interference as traditional electrical signals. Thus, you don't need beefy shielding for a clear signal. Less material is also better for the environment!
After minimal use, it won't play a thing!
I received this product on the date it was supposed to arrive, in the right package and in a perfect state.So far so good!
This is a handy little gaget for anyone interested in monitoring electric usage on any 120vt a/c appliance. It gives readings in watts, voltamps, amps, volts, kwhours used, and - if you punch in your kwh cost - dollars and cents cost of the usage. It will also give you the Power Factor at any given time for the more scientifically inclined amongst us. I also found it useful to see if and how much of a voltage drop I was getting at an outlet when it was placed under a heavy load. All cumulative units are measured from your last reset, and the time of use reading changes from hours and minutes to days,etc., as the time increment grows larger. I would personally recomend using at least a three foot (Heavy Duty) extension cord between the power outlet and this unit to make it much easier to reach and read the data. The power usage data is stored after unplugging (until you hit 'reset') but the LEDs do not show unless the unit is plugged into an outlet - so, if you don't like the extension, you can unplug it from a floor outlet and replug it into a counter level outlet for easier reading of just the cumulative usage data (i.e. kwh, cost, length of time, etc.); if that is all you are concerned with.
Its a great easy to put together screen. you may need help lifting up on the wall but should not be a problem. I wanted one with a lil bit more reflective value in it but this worked fine. for the price its great!
The Belkin F8T003 Bluetooth USB Adapter worked for me right out of the box. I set it up on my iMac (using the Mac OS X Bluetooth Setup Assistant) and was up and running in no time at all. Had a flawless connection to my Nokia 3650 cell phone immediately. I can't say how it would work with a PC, but the disc included has software for that purpose. I've been transfering pictures and ringtones back and forth all week.This one gets a big thumbs up from me. Though the flashing blue light could stand to be toned down a notch or two.
I returned 3 set of computer speakers before I decided to spend the money on this set. Boy was it worth it. Besides the great style the sound is fantastic to say the least. You will not be sorry you bought them.
I find this bag to be great for students and professors alike. No more walking back and forth in between dorm and class because you were afraid of having your laptop crushed between your books or by some other student. No more carrying two bags - one for books, the other for your laptop. This does it all, and it does it extremely well. Not only is it extremely comfortable, but everything fits. I mean, everything. From an ipod to cables to books to lunch to lipstick to everything else in between ... it's all there, right along with your laptop. Plus, it's understated enough so that no one even knows there is a laptop in there - a good thing if you live in the city (like I did).
After a few months of use, this flash drive is still excellent. My next will be the same if I need more space than the 1GB that it provides... enough for 2 ArcGIS geodatabases!
i purchased over 6 years ago with the intent of installing this in my kids' room while playing many disney movies over and over. to this day, mine has been in perfect working order. i purchased an additional wall mount to locate the tv to the wall after removing the table mount base with 4 screws. over all i am very pleased to have owned this reliable tvGene
this thing caused me mnore grief than almost all my ex girlfriends put together (almost). it is unbelievably sensitive during installation, and awkward in the extreme to use for capturing full length movies to disk. i guess you could use for capturing home movies to disk, but there are much better products available for that. also, you can't return it without talking to tech support first, but of course they don't answer email or phone calls. in the end i cancelled payment for the (...). good one creative, keep it up and you will be joining osbourne and kaypro in computer valhalla.
Good switch....just plug up to power and plug in your Ethernet devices and it just works!
I bought a set for my motorcycle, and they work great. This pair I bought for my camper's outside speakers, which were blown. I expect these to be as good as the pair on my bike.
If you shoot RAW only, forget this thing. If you shoot RAW+JPEG and you configure it to only transfer the JPEG, then it could be a nice tool to show previews to customers.
How can I give negative stars for a complete waste of money.I bought the HP M417 from a secondary seller -- not direct from Amazon-- and itwas $100 down the drain. The camera was advertised as "new" with perhaps someclaim, not with original box, no batteries. (The ad's no longer there but thesame vendor is similarly describing a similar camera with a HIGHER price.) Acamera shell arrived, poorly packed in bubble rack, and that was it. No instructions, no cable or software to connect to a computer, and no capsule tohold the batteries to insert into the camera for power. And because this is now an obsolete camera, even the best camera supply stores on the web don't carry anyparts for it. So the camera is completely useless. I complained to the vendorand got a "Sorry sucker, you didn't read the ad carefully" reply. As I said in the heading, "new" does not mean "usable." New trash is still new and unfortunately there are unscrupulous people more than ready to take your money for it. BEWARE.
This splitter seems a lot more well-built and weather ready than what I found at Home Depot. Only time will tell, but so far, so good.
I bought a couple of these when they were on a bigger sale (29.99). I have tried it out, and absolutely LOVE it!It took me about 5 minutes to install the included software onto my computer and start transfering photos. It was easy to crop the pictures, and even easy to transfer them. I always have my keys on me, and now I have an easy way to show my recent wedding photos, my pets, my family, and even landscape pictures look great. It isn't true perfect picture quality, but that isn't what you look for in a keychain at this price! It is a great deal and I am buying more to give to my sister-in-laws, my parents, and my friends.Could be a GREAT wedding favor present too. Particularly if you shoot digital photos at the wedding... just have someone download your top 50 shots or so straight onto the keychain and give them out to your wedding party and in-laws and family.One Hint: The crop program in the software is a pre-set size. So if you want to crop a bigger area, just do it on your computer first and save it, THEN transfer it to the kaychain software to load on the keychain. EASY EASY to do.
Probably don't last as long as the original Canon batteries, but for the price, its a no brainer. I use three of these, and rotate them. Between all three, I can get a full day of shooting without needing to access an electrical outlet to recharge.
This foldable keyboard is great for allowing the use of your PDA as a mini notebook. It is compact and light. I use it when I am flying. It is also great at home when I have large entries to make because it has a jack that allows for the iPAQ to run on AC instead of the battery.
Just got one of these simpledrives and I love it. Hooks right to computer via USB port. No driver needed with Windows XP! I store all of my JPG pictures taken with my digital camera and also put all of my MP3 music files on it. Now I can take my data with me to share with other computers. This cool simpledrive even comes with a carrying case, adapter and more.All my music and pictures fit on one ultra portable device......
When they switched from analog signal to digital I would have had to get a converter for the TV in my RV but I had no place to mount one. The TV was enclosed in the wall.This TV was the perfect solution as I just replaced the existing TV with this one. A flat screen would not fit in the wall.
Setup and installation of this product where no problem. However if you tune in the standard Analog channels you need a machine a lot more capable than the minimum specs listed to handle the decoding.I put it on an Athlon 2.4+ XP, with 1 gig RAM and 180 GIG HD and it could just barely handle it. On my Dual core 915 gateway system it was no problem at all.ASTC signals are no problem and come in really strong in my area with this device and supplied antenna. A remote would have been nice.I ended up returning the item as that was a cheaper option that upgrading the PC. Will probably opt for an external tuner for the flexibility.
I have tried this product and found it to be deficient. Could not get it to operate properly within my system. I arranged for a return to Pinnacle Systems and it disappeared into a &quot;black hole&quot;, never to return. Repeated attempts to get some response from Pinnacle has not helped. Pretty disgusted with the company and their policies.
I didn't realize when I ordered it that this screen doesn't stick to your monitor, it has to be held in place by tabs that stick to the monitor's frame. It does the jobs, but the tabs interfere with visibility around the edges, and the screen slides around a little, so it's not really appropriate for a touch sensitive monitor.
When I bought my video camera over 5 years ago, I purchased one of the cheap replacement batteries as a back-up. It lasted less than 1 year. The one that came with the camera, on the other hand, lasted more than 5 years. Given this experience, in addition to the all the bad reviews I read about the off-brand batteries, I decided to put out the extra money and get something that will last. Only time will tell, as I have only used it a few times so far. But my initial experience has been promising - I used the camera for several hours straight and still had all of the bars on the battery meter.
I had to order another pair of these because part of the plastic on the band broke and made them unwearable.
I am very pleased with my radio. I love that if I forget to turn it off I'm not wasting batteries!!!
Short and sweet. The best radio I have ever owned. Buy it. Better bye two.
I used this adapter on my first backpack trip around the world. Worked flawlessly in Europe, Egypt, Thailand, and Australia. Its lightweight and small.I highly recommend this product.One note: the adapter is fuse to only 2.5A, so I could charge my phone and laptop, by it WON'T run a travel hairdryer. The adapter comes with a spare fuse (thank you!). I found replacement fuses at an old-school electronics shop in Paris, but not in `cell-phones and gadgets' stores.
All's well with this unit. Good reception and adds a nice touch the the kitchen. The remote gives you control from across the room. Still however trying to get the weather station to report the correct in-coming weather being sunny or rainy but did not but it for that bonus.
The DSC P8 is awesome. Just check it out and compare it to the others out on the market, and this hands down is the best (for its price and specs) out there. The competition is crushed. Why? Just take a look at it, and then take a look at the price for what you get. I personally like this product also because it's by Sony, and they put a lot of work into thier cameras. It's so detailed, sleek and cool looking!!! That's my main point. It's also very high quality and durable. On top of that, its most important part, its loaded with all the features for an average person, who wants to take simple pictures! You wanna take advanced pictures and movies with your camera also? SURE! It can do that to! It's packed basically.Why to get this camera:1) Beats all the others on the market! (ok, that might sound a little redundant)2) You get so much with this camera!3) It looks so stylish!And there are more I'm just too tired now...Bottom Line: If youre shopping for digi cams, go out and check all of them out and then take a look at this one (P8). You'll be stunned at how great it works and looks.GREAT CAMERA!! ZEE BEST!
Very well constructed and unlike the Canon equivilant, not just 24 tightly coiled inches. Very nice.
fixed our problem after our antenna was zapped by lightning. was able to pick up the stations that are further away so we were happy. not much to say about an antenna really! but so far we're happy with it.
The manual is minimal to say the least. Just the shortest bit of troubleshooting or FAQ would have been nice. I figured out on my own that the transmitter (and maybe the receiver) is rather sensitive to radio frequency interference. (I've also read that direct sunlight will mess with the infrared side of things.) I have a treadmill on the second floor with a new small Samsung TV sitting on an open wire shelving unit. That is driven by the FIOS DVR on the first floor via an HDMI splitter and a 50 foot HDMI cable from MonoPrice. If I put the transmitter at the lower right corner of the TV, it doesn't work. I moved it down one shelf and put it on a cardboard box, so it is about 12&#34; lower than it was and it works perfectly now. That is most likely due to being away from the TV, but perhaps not sitting in the middle of a wire shelf may also be helping.Downstairs I have a wall mounted TV and a shelf for the FIOS DVR and a Denon A/V amplifier. I have programmed the FIOS Universal Remote control to run everything. (The &#34;Universal&#34; remote has 4 buttons across the top for DVD, AUX, TV, and Set Top Box. They cleverly let you remove the volume function from the TV and assign it to the AUX channel which controls my amp. Only one remote; what a beautiful thing!)I could not find a good place where the Powermid receiver would control all 3 devices other than in the middle of my family room floor. It has to be a few feet back in order to cover them all. So I set it up when I go to exercise and put it away afterwards.I chatted with X10 to learn that the optional extension cable's infrared emitter has a range of 6 feet, which wouldn't help in my case. I have the receiver almost 10' away from the TV/DVR/Amp and it works perfectly every time from there. BTW, you get much faster response from X10 by the site's chat system than the phone.Both the receiver and transmitter have an antenna unlike the image and instructions. Perhaps that have added an antenna to the receiver recently for better performance.With the antenna fully extended the units are just short of 8&#34; tall rather then the 4 3/8&#34; stated.So it works perfectly with the FIOS remote. I like the fact that it does not use batteries. I suspect that makes the transmitter more powerful for one thing. With a better manual or link to a help page, I would have given it 5 stars.
to install. website even has windows2000 drivers, which i eagerly installed upon getting win2k as soon as its release. a little bulkier than i had hoped... one of these days they should make it as thin as the cable itself
I wanted a silicone case and an armband to carry and protect my mini when at the gym or on the go. This does the job well. The mini is really secure inside the clip (when it is in the case). I like that I can keep the silicone case on the ipod even when not attached to the band.The velcro seems secure on the band and the band seems very durable.I am very happy with the product.
The Camera is very hard to install. It is not possible to do it yourself unless you are very familiar with getting free dns service configured. It is not able to work with my main stream wireless router from Netgear. The wait for help over the phone was over 30 min. It is not possible to view it from computers not on your network without free dns service, no instructions on how to do it in any case. The bottom line, stear clear of this mess unless you plan to hard wire it. That is what i will try next.
We lost our backup battery in the manta ray fish tank when visiting an aquarium....I was happy to find this authorized equipment Nikon battery....It was shipped quickly.
I bought this for the Canon T1i, and works fairly well. My rate for continuous shooting is FAIR.On the other hand, I also formatted this on my Nikon D90 and has a different story. My rate for continuous shooting is POOR.
I have been using the Koss AM-FM Armband radio for about half a year now. I am satisfied with it. Sound, casing, ease of use, and cool design are what endeared it to me. BUY IT!
Was very satisfied with this Product. Price was Low and shipping was fast. Very good experience.
I got the G7 to replace an Olympus with a much larger zoom lens. The Canon G7 is just in another class. Even thought the zoom is not as large the picture quality is much better at full zoom. The image stabilization is top notch. I am not a camera expert but I like a few bells and whistles and I got all I wanted with the G7.
Works just fine, and is cheap for the length. If you want fancy or upscale, get something else, but for the budget-conscious or if you just need a longer stereo cable, it works.
This filter's ok, works well, it's just that the Cokin R 4 kit is much more versatile. Still every once in a while I do need a filter that screws on under the shade guard...
A real workhorse !!! Had it for about a year now (my last Brother lasted about 3 1/2 years)Does all my printing, copying, faxing & scanning for my home based office (full time Mo-Fri). The scanner could be a little faster but it's easy to use and the print & copy function is quite fast.It's small enough so it can live on top of my 2 drawer filing cabinet. Best deal for the money. Love it !!!
I use this camera to build prototype software (image processing, object tracking, etc). For research purposes, the camera is fantastic. Very fast data transfer, and the image quality is very good. Good sharpness and contrast, making it much easier to track objects.As a webcam, it would function great, but I think its a bit overpriced for what it offers in that area.
I purchased my Companion 3 set in early December 06 last year. In mid November 07 they quit working. It just produced a very loud hum from the sub woofer. Since it was in warranty, I returned to Bose for repair. When the set returned, it still had the same problem. I returned again and they sent a new set which I received in mid December. This set lasted about 4 weeks and then developed a very noticeable 60 cycle hum from the sub woofer and a low level hiss from the satellites.During the time the Bose were out for repair, I purchased the Logitech Z 4's to hold me over and for under $70, they were amazing. The Bose are going out with the trash this week and the Logitechs are what I am sticking with from now on.
This was purchased as a Christmas gift. The person I purchased them for has not had the opportunity to use them yet.
The Harmony 880 replaces all of my other remotes, and for most things like watching TV, playing a DVD or VHS, and simple recording it works well. I still use my DVD/VHS remote to program for scheduled recording. The 880 doesn't have all the functions laid out as well as the individual remotes. I still haven't figured out how to change inputs on the TV with the 880.I would like the number buttons higher on the device. I have to use 2 hands to push the buttons because they are so low that it's hard to hold it and press the buttons with the same hand.All done and said, though, I would definitely buy it again. It beats anything else I've seen.
I follow Mr. Yang's suggestions and updated the firmware. So far I burned about 10 all at 4X. I am upgrading the rating. If you have not tried upgrading the firmware, try it you may be surprised. Very satisfied.Live and learn.
I bought this calculator to be a cheap replacement over the most common HP models. Being a business student, I needed to do certain financial calculations, but I did not like the way built-in functions were presented. I guess I'm used to the old, more simplistic style of entering data.Love the big display though.
this product is the best, so i asked you to go for it, you want be disappointed.
This router was easy to set up and works great, speed is good with multiple users. I am really satisfied with this purchase.
This company seems to get stereo equipment. In all my experince in buying their prodicts I've always found the quality to be above average and the performance exceptional.
Best tripod you can ever get for a light-medium format camera set up, period! Great craftsmanship, ultra light weight design yet supports 26lb of weight. The leveling function build in is great for panorama shots and everything else.If you don't do a lot of panning, you can however get a non-leveling version of GT2530, and later on, buy a Manfrotto 555B aluminum leveling column. This setup however adds a lot of weight and ends up cost more.I've upgraded from a Bogen-Manfrotto 3021BPro, it's a solid performer, but it is just too heavy to carry around.The Gitzo GT2530lvl is a great investment, I know the initial cost sounds like a lot, but it will last you for at least 10 years, and most part on this tripod is replaceable. It's also got a life-time warranty(in USA).There are cheap Chinese knock-offs of Gitzo brand like Giottos and Benro, they might look a lot like a Gitzo but the actual build quality is not even half-way there, so you'll end up buying new tripods every other year.
Since my soft ware and special forms only accept a Dot Matrix printer I was stuck with getting another one, had a Panasonic since 1993 on my business computer which worked fine until it came to loading paper. This Oki is easy to use, works fast and with clean print, somewhat noisy but I take that anyday. Good printer.
The headphone is very convenient because it has Sleek black and silver metallic housing.I am using it with my PDA. It is easy to storage and carry. It is good for traveller.Moreover, the sound is not bad, especially the base. I feel like there is a drum near my ear.I am fully satisfaction with this US$9 product.
This case securely protects the external hard drive when carrying it, and has no snags or protuberances that catch on luggage or inside one's backpack.
Well balanced sound from these great little speakers. Can't beat them for their size and price. Bass doesn't go all the way down to the "feel it" range but it fits in perfectly with the rest of the music. Will be looking for a small, cheap sub-woofer to complete the package. All-in-all it will greatly improve my HDTV experience and they are well worth the money.
of all the earbuds i've had in this price range these have got to be the best i've had. the sound of the bass is very sensitive so you even hear heavy bass in songs that don't have much of it. as far as the mids and highs go, they sound just as good, but when bass is playing, it tends to wash out the mids yet highs continue to stand out. overall these are probably the best $20 earbuds you'll find especially if your looking for some cheap BASS(not cheap quality though.)there is a reason these got cnet's editor's choice award for 2006. and last but not least the feel of them is very comfortable, the "BLISS" silicon stays snug on the earbuds the whole time i use them and i hardly notice they're there. the only thing i wish they had, is an adjustable slide on the cord so one earbud doesn't hang down when you're not using it, but other than that best twenty dollar investment for your ears.Edit: I bought the Sennheiser HD212s (for a little more $) WOW what a difference V-moda sucks in general (even their high-end vibes which I've heard. XO ICK!) but If your used to iBuds these are at least better than those.
It seems PC's will never come with everything they need. External items all have their own DC power source. I wish someone would figure out a proper layout for these surge protectors. External DC products come in several configurations and I am never able to use all the plug-ins on these surge protectors. It was also difficult to figure out the connections for the network protector.
I am the same grandmother that is TERRIBLY DISSAPOINTED with the same product that had TV and karaokee in the system.This CD player I bought for each of my two other grandchildren and it works GREAT! Very pleased, with service, shipping and product!
The only difference between this product and Snagless ones is that this thing doesn't have the "boot". What's boots? They are the two plastic pads on the two sides of the connection. Just look at the pictures of the "snagless" cables.This is not a big problem if you are going to connect stuff permanently.This is definitely a bargin.Note: This is a CROSSOVER cable, which means it's for connecting two computers directly without hubs. The normal patch cables are a little bit cheaper.
It is well buit, screw into my 50mm lenses perfectly and does the job w/o problem. I haven't find any reflections in the pictures taken with my 60D. So the coating is doing its job.
I bought this to fit a new JVC head in to my 2000 F150. It fit perfectly with just a tap at the end to get it to sit right. I love it as now I have somewhere to stick my phone while its connected to the aux on my new stereo. Great product and very easy to use...
This is a great camera bag. I love the yellow interior and the overall design.According to the Norazza website, this bag will hold two full-size DSLR/SLRs. This is not exactly true, especially if you have a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS L-series lens mounted to one of the bodies. I can comfortably store my Canon 40D with battery grip, mounted to my 70-200 f/2.8 L IS lens, three small lenses and all the extra gear photographers need in the field, but beyond that I'll need a bigger bag.I gave this bag 4/5 stars because it does not live up to the company's website claim.Other than that, it is a VERY rugged and well-designed case and for less than 50 bucks, you just can't lose.If you are looking for a bag to carry some of your gear, perhaps on travel, this is the bag. The shoulder strap is well-padded and the construction is top-notch. I've seen L***pro and T*mr*c bags that are not as well put together as the Ape Case.Norazza, PLEASE make this same bag 30% bigger and I'll be buying TWO of them!
To start things off, the yepp' player came bundled with a SmartMedia Card case (which is compact enough to hold 2 cards, yet still fit in your wallet), a carrying case (which adds protection to the player, though I do not find myself using it), a belt clip (which I did not use at first, but now it seems it is a necessity to me), and stock earphones (more details later).Software and File Transfer: The only software you really need installed is the Yepp Explorer (Real Jukebox is optional). The software installed quickly and easily. Data is transferred through USB, and actually transfers data faster than the product specs claim. I really found the `drag and drop' feature of the explorer application very useful. The explorer opens in a heartbeat and will only function/transfer while the Yepp player is turned on.Sound Quality: Sound quality really varies with variables such as the bitrate of the mp3 and the source of sound (earphones/speakers). I prefer listening to 128-bit mp3's because they offer the best sound for the smallest filesize (meaning more songs on the player). I use Sony Fontopia earbuds and have no complaints about the sound quality of the player. I have connected the player to my home stereo system, and was extremely impressed with the quality of the sound. I played an mp3 entitled "The Ultimate Bass Test" and was blown away with the bass response. The mp3 also featured surround sound pans and treble sounds, which were equally impressive. I was also impressed with the sound quality when I connected the player to an auxiliary input jack in a car stereo.Voice Recording: I was surprised to see that this player supported voice recordings. Upon read, I expected this feature to be an "on-the-side," useless, and overall low-qual attribute. I was surprised. The recording gets input from a small microphone on the bottom right of the player. It records crisp, clear, and is pretty sensitive. It is very useful for making short personal notices/reminders, or recording long conversations or lectures. When transferring voice recordings (saved as an *.sc4) file to your computer, you have the option to transfer it as a *.wav. Then, you can share that file with friends.Battery Life: The stock batteries that come with the player do not live up to the life that the specs claim (over 8 hours). I had the same experience with other low quality batteries (off-brand). Although, when I experimented with a well-known brand battery (Duracell/Energizer), the player easily lived up to it's 8+ hour claim. &lt;b&gt;::EDIT::&lt;/b&gt; I had recently gone out and bought rechargeable batteries and a charger. Even though alkaline batteries last a good 8+ hours, I would find myself getting tired of constantly changing batteries every week. I got Rayovac NiMH (nickel metal hydride) and the Rayovac charger.Ease of Use: The player is extremely easy to use. The software is extremely easy to install and use. The button configurations on the player itself, in my opinion, are very well laid out. For one, I love the look of the player, with the navigation buttons on the side. It gives the player that "hi-tech" look. The buttons are very sensitive and easily accessible (which I find to be GREAT), which is where the "hold" switch comes in very handy. The buttons/player and software are very straightforward. I sometimes wonder why the player even came with an instruction manual.Misc. Features: The player features repeat(1), repeat(all), shuffle, and intro playback, which would not be a complete player without them. The player has 4 preset equalizers (normal, classic, rock, jazz), which are each complemented with a 3d sound (normal 3d, classic 3d, rock 3d, jazz 3d), making the 8 presets that the specs claim. Honestly, these presets do nothing for me. Yes, I &lt;b&gt;can&lt;/b&gt; tell a difference between each eq preset, but the change is so small that I don't see the point in using them. I just keep the preset at "normal." The stock earphones are ugly, uncomfortable, and are downright poor. But that is a norm in most stock earphones (at least with my experiences). I would love for the player to have a backlight in the LCD display. It would make things so much easier during the night, but there isn't THAT much need to look at the display when you are listening. The player is very compact (2.8"3.5"0.8") which is smaller than your average wallet. It gives added meaning to the word "portable." With absolutely NO moving parts in the player, you never get a skip or a jump when it is shaken or dropped. I have admittedly and absentmindedly dropped the player a couple times, but it has never malfunctioned or skipped.
My husband was using his old Sony MDR-V6 dynamic headphones from working in radio (with the giant earpads) until the dog at them, and his CD walkman (yep! old school) headphones kept falling off his head and sounded crappy. The Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia ear buds were the earphones that finally brought him into the 20th century (when he gets an iPod it'll bring him up to the 21st, maybe). Lightweight, comfortable, excellent sound, even for an old-school audiophile. Not as loud as he would like (they really seal out the external noise well), but that's because nowadays they know better and keep the max volume low enough to prevent hearing loss. Too late for my husband (what??) but this will help. Two sizes in silicone tips allow customized fit, they stay in place much better than the over-the head, without hurting your ear like the hard-shelled ear buds.Good bass, given the price, the white looks great with the ipod, if you have one. And, it's a Sony. They still make quality products.
Growing up I always wanted a subwoofer, but never made it a priority. So for father's day I decided to buy myself some father's time goodness. I was surprised how much bass it can take. I have never felt so 17 in my life! A big thank you to TheDeepDiscount for prompt shipping. I considered getting the 10" subs but after measuring and seeing that 12" were only a difference of some $20 it was an easy upgrade. Its an excellent product. PS When you get your inline fuse (not included) I'd recommend getting the kind that are water proof.
It also brings some funny lights over them. At the begging I thought that they were like for telling the capacity o something like that, but it seems that are only for look. Great Performace very fast. So Happy with them.
Simply excellent, no problem at all for mounting in my camera and the performance is AWESOME
This is a very sleek, low profile keyboard. I love the customability. This linked easily to the built-in bluetooth radio in my ThinkPad. My only complaint is that much of the surface is black Plexiglas which is hard to keep clean. I guess I have to wash my hands after eating those potato chips!
Hello everyone. I've owned my 17&quot; 1.5 PB for about three months now. I use it both on the road, and as my main desktop computer. It is by far the most capable and useful computer I have ever owned.I have used both Macs and PCs everyday for the past 2 years (I am a creative director, and use both machines depending upon the nature of the work). I am not Mac centric: PCs have many nice features, are generally faster than Macs, and the software is now pretty much up to parity.With that being said, I still prefer the Mac OS to Windows. Everything works extremely well, the user experience is far more polished and user-centric, and it NEVER crashes. Never. My last laptop was a G3 and it was a stinker. I convinced myself that laptops were inherently less stable than their full-sized cousins. Nope. Not true. This machine is solid as they come.Speaking of solid: the keyboard is easily the best I have ever used on a laptop. The action is tight and crisp, and the placement is comfortable. And, the fiber optic backlighting (when ambient lighting is down) has been a pleasure. No going back. I can sit in bed with the lights off and play poker, surf the web, or write with no problems.The ports (of which there are many) are well placed, and seated extremely well (my old G3 shed ports like a molting emu). Since I come and go a lot, and don't have a docking station, the port integrity is REALLY important. So far, happy happy.The display is sharp and bright, with a good viewing angle. Its 17&quot;, and runs at a max resolution of 1400x900. I am a graphic designer, and have been working on 300DPI images in Photoshop, and while I would be happier with a bigger screen, this 17&quot; is more than adequate. At home I hook my PB up to a Dell 17&quot; flat panel, and the graphics card (which I raised to 128 megs of video) has no problem running both the native display and the Dell. Tons of working room, and great refresh.Battery life is ok. The big screen is a power hog. BUT, the batteries recharge very quickly. And the little AC adaptor is a gorgeous design, with a very very long cord. You might think about getting an extra: one for home and one for the travel bag.The superdrive is fast and responsive. I don't know how Apple fit it in there, but its there, and I use it regularly, either burning archival CDs, DVDs, and getting music to the iPod.I am trying to think of negatives. The 17&quot; PB is a bit heavier, but then again, it's a bit bigger than any 15&quot;. So, weight to me is not a detriment. What's a couple of pounds anyway? The size is bigger, but hey, I wanted a 17&quot; screen, so I am not really expecting to sit in coach class and be able to open a Mile High Cinema Experience. Its a 17&quot; screen. So, no gripes there. I'll just have to start working on getting into First Class. :)All in all, a great computer. The fact that you can carry it around, only triples its usefulness. Combine it with a wireless network, and whoa, you can a killer portable entertainment center: email, web surfing, movie watching, music listening, anywhere you want. This PB has surprised me again and again with its usefulness and versatility. Completely, utterly five stars worth of laptop.
My husband's 2006 F150 does not have a cassette player, so he was not able to use the SkyFi2's cassette adapter to boost his XM signal. While there wasn't any static, the music sounded muffled, instead of bright and crisp like a CD. Using this adapter, with the Delphi FM Modulator (SA10112), he was able to easily hook the modulator up to his truck antenna to enhance the sound. Now XM is as good as CD quality without having anything permanently installed or wired in his truck.
Muy &uacute;til, flexible y liviano. Ideal para fotograf&iacute;a de exterior en d&iacute;as soleados. Lo adquir&iacute; en reemplazo del que ven&iacute;a en el lente Nikon 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 y habiendo utilizado un alternativo, debo decir que si bien no es una gran diferencia, finamente el ajuste es distinto en la rosca.Recomendable.
My iPod earbuds, as they are prone to do, have decided to enter their slow decline into uselessness, having introduced a grating buzz to the right earpiece. So I came to Amazon to find a replacement, and was quite surprised to find these, boasted as "noise-cancelling" earbuds for a mere $15. I was somewhat skeptical, especially from reading some of the reviews, but figured that in the end it couldn't be worse than my dying iPod buds.They arrived today and after a few hours of playing with them, I'm pleasantly surprised. The fit is snug in my ears (three different sized adapters) and the "noise-cancelling" unit isn't so large as to be a nuisance. I was unimpressed by the buds without activating the "noise-cancelling" feature, finding the sound flat and dull. But once I flipped the switch, I noticed a pleasant and deep resonace in the sound and a noticable drop in background noise. The audio quality is far superior to the default iPod earbuds and the sounds from the TV were muffled; I couldn't even hear when my roommate tried to talk to me.However, I'm not sure that the "noise-cancelling" is truly what it claims to be. Having never been able to afford expensive headsets capable of producing the effect, I am unaware of how exactly it functions. But I do know that if you just activate the headphones without playing music, it cancels no more noise than you would by sticking your fingers in your ears. Still, it is at least moderately effective when listening to music and offers a full sound. There is some hiss added by the feature, but not enough to be annoying, and is in fact almost completely unnoticable unless you're listening to a quiet passage, and even then, the music itself sounds crisp.All in all, a good purchase for $15.
I just found this printer outside the dumpster at my apartment complex and thought, hey, might as well try it out to see if it works. After installing the plug-and-play drivers from Epson's website, the printer immediately informed me that it was out of ink. I went online to eBay and found a rather inexpensive set of cartridges (black and the 5-color color cartridge both) for $10.18, free shipping. http://private.abacus24-7.com if you need to buy ink. It's the only way to go.Two to three days after my original order I have my ink cartridges installed and ran a test to see how well it was printing and it performed flawlessly. Much faster than my HP OfficeJet 5110. I haven't tested its quality on photo paper, but I'm excited about this printing to the edge thing like a "real" photo printer.Overall, for a free printer, I've been very impressed. Ink guzzling aside... at $10 for both color and black cartridges, that's not that bad at all. About how many photos can it print before running out of ink?
The product works haphazardly. I use a desktop and laptop with a port replicator. For the first two weeks it would switch OK when you hit the numlock key twice. Now it will only switch to the laptop if the desktop is off. I have not been able to figure out why that is, and tech support is non-existent.In addition, the speaker hookups are buzzy, possibly because they aren't shielded (or, if they are, not very well).So, for about two weeks it was great. Since it stopped being great for no apparent reason, I'm crossing my fingers and hoping it will start again at some point. In the meantime, any suggestions for a USB KVM switch that works would be welcome.
This turned out to be great for what it is. It was the guest bedroom stereo and DVD player, and now its in the exercise room. This is a whir when it plays a CD, but I can live with that as its not my main stereo. I hooked this up to a high end TV until I get a better sound system and DVD player, and the picture was great. This is fine for what it is, and I would highly recommend it as long as its not your main equipment.
I needed this type of device for an older ODBII diagnostic tool. I was told by the manufacturer that I would need a high end converter. I shopped and read specs until I came across this Tripp Lite unit. Maybe not the least expensive but it works flawlessly and installed in an instant on Win7. Could not be happier and it saved me from having to buy a whole new diagnostic tool. Highly recommended adapter.
He is enjoying the product that he ask for. They were what he ask for. So far not complaint from the young man
For best performance, newtonian telescopes, including dobsonian telescopes, need to be perfectly collimated. I could not do this with a cheap laser collimator I bought for my 10"f5 dobsonian telescope.An astronomy club member had the 2 inch version of this tool. He slid the Kendrick Laser Collimator into the focuser, and he had my scope perfectly collimated in about two minutes.I was I was so impressed by the immediate improvement of the appearance of stars and planets that I bought one immediately. I never regretted it.I had the 2 inch version of the Kendrick Laser Collimator. If the telescope's collimation is seriously out of whack the 2" version would be a little bit easier to use than the 1.25", but the 1.25" version can fit in the focuser of telescopes which will accept a 1.25" eyepiece, but not 2" eyepiece. That means the 1.25" version can collimate just about any newtonian/dobsonian telescope on the market. The 2" version can not. Because of this greater versatility, if I were to buy one today, I would buy the 1.25" version.The Kendrick Laser Collimator is both fast and accurate. It helps you get the performance you paid for from your reflector telescope. What more could you want?
It Came In Right On Time, No Complaints, Holds My 28-135mm Lens With The Lens Hood Upside Down, Now I Dont have To Worry About Scratches or Anything Else
I'd anticipated this book for a long time - like the other reviewers, I loved "The Secret History". But this novel is quite a disappointment. The story of Robin's murder is left unchallenged, and what's supposed to be the pivotal point of the story turns out to be unimportant. I'd agree that Harriet's experience of good and evil is portrayed with vivid characters, but the settings and plot line seems wandering and almost pointless. But - maybe that *is* the point - wallowing in southern summertime heat clouds everyone's judgement. I found myself skipping chunks of text in an effort to find out simply what *happens*, and never getting there.The book isn't horrible, and Tartt does have a beautiful way of describing people. But I found it all to be much more about the depth of the setting, rather than anything else.
I have used this product for the last 2 monts. While using it I have experienced the folowing. The mouse and or the key board QUITS when I have both compyters on and am switching between them! Now I am back to looking for a more reliable USB KVM switch.
I ordered this item with some hesitation due to other comments and issues from other people. I really liked the idea of total cordlessness. I ordered two sets at the same time unfortanitly the first one I received the speaker would not turn on and I expected the worst but the other set came and it was better than I expected. So I ordered another to replace the one I returned and it works just as well. The speaker has a mono/right/left switch when in mono mode has more bass in it than right/left mode. I had no problems with interference any where in my house including basement and garage I take the speaker everywhere. The speaker outside would go about 75 feet from house then started to lose reception. I did get a longer cord for transmitter and put it outside the window and speakers would go about 125 feet when it started to loose reception. I also found that the higher the transmitter the further the reception I could use the speaker at the 150 foot rating but all my best stereo equipment is down stairs. I now have the two speakers and use them in stereo outside for picnics and when the wife and I are enjoying the pool. It is so much nicer than opening the windows and KRANKING the stereo. I read reviews that state they here popping and lots of static through the speaker. I have had no such problems but I do live in the country with neighbors that are not that close to me. I also have a 900mhz phone that had no effect on the system at all. If your looking for outside speakers and do not need to have the highiest stereo quality sound like the $200-$400 speakers provide with a speaker cord attached these speakers could be just what your looking for. I also whant to mention that amazon has a great return policy and they have very few if ever a problem with returning anything.
I use this with both my Nikon D90 & D5000. Works great. The remote must be in front of the camera with a line of sight to the front reciever on the camera to work. It will also trigger the autofocus function so it may be necessary to focus and then set your lens to manual so that it doesn't refocus (especially if you are using it to get the photographer in the shot). Overall, this is a great product for the price. The unit comes with a convenient pouch that attaches right to your camera strap so that it will be with your camera when you need it, not sitting in your camera bag in the car or on the counter at home! I use this frequently for moonlight night photography in conjunction with bulb mode to take exposures greater than the 30 second shutter max in the camera. I've seen many blog postings with questions on how to get the shutter exposure time on the Nikon D90 and D5000 longer than the camera maximum of 30 seconds. This is the only remote I have found that will do this. I tried with a non-Nikon brand timer and couldn't make this happen. Not saying that all non-Nikon brands won't work with bulb mode, but I am saying that this one absolutely will. I've done exposures up to 4 minutes. I think that the camera setting to stay on with the remote timer has a maximum time of either 15 or 30 minutes, but really not sure about that maximum shutter length issue and never had a reason to go that long...
Was correct connector and voltage but insufficent amp ouput.I wish that the amp specs would have been posted on the product's specs page.
I ordered a high output black toner for my new Ricoh printer. The original doesn't last very long. The new one seems to be working as good as any could. These are the kind of companies I don't mind hearing from on email!
Well, it works, but I was expecting something a little more "portable."The device has two legs which extend to the front and fold out, with a slot near the ends for your device to rest in. An articulated arm extends upward to support the back of your device, and you can adjust the angle to get the exact positioning you desire. There's an anti-slip material on all surfaces that are designed to touch either your device or table, and they do hold it solidly.I've used this with both my Nook Color and HP Touchpad, and it works fine with either in landscape mode. However, if the feet are fully extended, The Nook Color will *not* fit on them in portrait mode; you must fold the legs closer together, which unfortunately causes the notches on the feet to align improperly. Even though the fit is a little less secure in this configuration, it gets the job done, and it should work with a wide variety of smaller devices.Despite being called "portable," you really wouldn't want to slip it into your pocket; fully collapsed it's still quite bulky. If you carry your device in a briefcase or the like, you might not really care about adding this to your load, but I often carry my device without such a case and the size of this stand is impractical. Instead I leave the stand by my bedside table, where it works well and the size is a non-issue.
To-date, Intel has not provided drivers under Windows 2000, so beware, since this unit will not work under Windows 2000.
The item itself is basic and easy install. I have a Toyota that uses a regular antenna and then a mini antenna that supplies power to the antenna on the back window. I bought this adapter to make the mini antenna wire fit into a regular and then paired them together into the back of my aftermarket radio with a Motorola Antenna Y-adapter (also on Amazon). Works great and super easy install. Just plug and play.
This item has worked fine for me and it's not bad at all for the price.
Decent polarizing capbility. I needed a filter for a wide-tele zoom, and this product addressed the vignetting issue. The downside is the slip on cap; it slips off readily, hence the downgrade rating of 4. One definitely requires a tether for this cap ... before the first trip.
I am really happy with the digital frame--my mom actually.It is really simple to use, I definitely bought it for the aesthetic qualities, but it is a great machine!The one thing I would have liked would be a battery operated system so I didn't have to have it plugged it all the time, but not a big deal!I would recommend this frame for anyone looking around for digital frames!
These headphones work very well for my purposes, but they won't satisfy everyone. Audio quality is good, but not great: compared to the open, clean sound of a pair of Grados these sound a little muffled and muddy. For my needs, the noise cancellation is great: window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, office ventilation systems are all virtually inaudible with the noise cancellation switched on. I've only used the headphones on airplanes a couple of times, and found them less satisfactory there. The QuietPoints help a lot, and jazz and rock are clearly audible. But quiet passages in classical music are still hard to hear, even with much of the plane's background hum cancelled out.
Add me to the list of H07 errors. Worked fine for around 17 months and then without any prior problems the H07 error appeared. After seeing the numerous complaints, I will NEVER get another one of these again.
I have owned this keyboard and mouse for at least 2 years now. It is still holding up fantastic. The spacing on the keyboard just seems to be perfect. My fingures know right where to go. The optical mouse seems to work on most surfaces.I have been using this pair from a distance of 15' to 20' away from the receiver the entire time and rarely have any problems with it. Plus the fact that both the keyboard and the mouse use standard AA batterys I was able to purchase some rechargables and just switch them out when they get low, which the computer will tell you when that happens. I do recommend using rechargable batterys. I have to change the mouse batterys at least every month and the keyboard every couple of months and I use the computer often and daily.The keyboard size if perfect. I removed the extended pad since I use the keyboard in my lap... justs pops right off. The computer it's for is my TV, DVD, Gaming and DVR machine. The keyboard sits nicely under the coffee table without taking up too much room.Only problem I have honestly had with this setup is my cat. She attacks the mouse because of it flashing LED.
It's the best radio ever. Very clear, very capable even though small speaker. It keeps whatever it catches in air. Usually, we are looking at chinise made equipment with some contempt, not with this one. It's sharp looking, tough, every button in its place. From now on I will know that Degen/Kaito is the best radio, highly recomend.
This seems to be a nice quality cable based on looks, but it does not perform as expected. A huge number of resolution choices are available, but any selected (including the native res of the monitor) result in a blurry image. Unusable for my purposes.
This is a solid, quiet product that works well.Contrary to a previous review, the shock-absorbing drive mounts are quite secure: four soft slotted grommets are attached to the drive by screws. They slide down into U-shaped slots in the bottom tray, and the top cover has rails that ride over the tops of the grommets to lock them solidly in place.With respect to the issue of the strength of the power supply, it appears that the stock power supply is perfectly adequate for many current disks (I used three different brands that worked ok). But one huge drive that I installed would not spin up. Email to the tech support at macally.com explaining exactly what drive I was using got me a hassle-free power supply upgrade by UPS ground (it took one week coast-to-coast).The calibrated finger test indicates that the big disk is running at safe temperatures even with this enclosure's passive cooling (room ambient is 72 degrees).
I was looking for a case and armband combo, and this is it! The case lets me carry it around safely and when i feel like going to the gym i can just strap the armband on without removing my ipod. The case is rubbery and will prevent scratches and probably absorb minor shocks if it falls. The strap fits my little arms, doesn't hurt, and allows for any type of exercise. It'd easily fit some big arms as well.A screen protector came with this, though, which wasn't listed in the product description. I guess that's good! I'm not taking off any stars for it then, since it was a bonus, but honestly it DIDN'T WORK. The edges of the screen protector are squared instead of rounded like the ipod screen, so there were air bubbles in each corner when i applied it.Buy this!! :)
great product it will do everything it says it will, good addition to any home
I purchased a Marware Sportfolio for my ibook a few years back. I traveled all over the country with my laptop in the saddlebag of a motorcycle. It took quite a jarring over time but never got wet, malfunctioned or cracked. The Sportfolio is neoprene with padding on all the edges. It zips closed and isn't floppy like a sleeve. I bought a bigger laptop and went straight to Amazon to get a bigger Sportfolio.
very desapointed, one of the tweeters it doesn't work, and after intalled l decided not to remove it, it came propertly packaged is just that one of the 2 tweeters didn't work
Bought this model as an upgrade from my Canon A20. I have found that Canon does a great job with their cameras. The A570 is no slouch. All the features of the big boys at a very reasonable price and small size.
bought this to go with one of the double wide cases. this one is shorter. With standard disc sleeves, the lid does not sit all the way down on the box. The lid rests on the cd. And forget about putting in indexed dividers.....
I bought it in January 2004 and the power jack went bad in January 2006. I bought a laptopp on the cheap end, knowing that it would either break or be outdated in a couple of years, and here I am, just as predicted.I have to call Kenmore, now. My two year old refrigerator just stop refrigerating. Ah, the age of great quality and service! (Yes, Mr. Steve. I am sorry to here about your broken equipment, Mr. Steve. I'm sorry, but it seems I can not help you. Please hold.)
I love it the first time I saw it, using the excelent services of Amazon.com I have it in my hands in couple of days.I changed from a nice Hp 1945 Pocket PC to Sony UX-40, but I'm not sure if was a wise idea:1. The screen is too small to have a comfortable sight2. Keyboard is nice in size but I don't like the feeling of the keys.3. It's not cheap, and the software provided is very limited, if you want to use the other software provided, you have to pay.4. Quality of photos is low5. You have to carry the cradle if you want to charge it in your car with the proper adapter.Very nice looking device but maybe is oriented to a younger market (but the price is not oriented to it)I will give it a couple of weeks, if not convinced, maybe my wife can give me back the Ipaq 1945
I've been using my E-115 for a week and love it. It is so much more useful than a Palm Pilot that there is no comparison. In particular, the transcriber software that lets you enter text by writing naturally is amazing. I never could get used to the palm grafitti language. The audio capabilities are also great. I've been commuting listening to MP3s and the New York Times downloaded from audible.com.This thing finally makes the concept of a hand held PC work. And thank you Amazon for getting it to me so fast.
The hard shell is definitely durable and could last for years. Paradoxically, the inserted sleeves (which don't seem easily replaceable either) rip and tear easily, even under gentle and especially reasonable usage. If you were buying this for rugged usage, I definitely would not recommend it.
This review will be geared towards people, like myself, who are not like the crazy drivers that fly by others going 30 MPH over the speed limit (if you are one of those just go ahead and purchase a $500 detector like the Escort Redline). I live in a small Iowa town outside Des Moines, and my commute to work is about 30 miles each way. I work very early (leave for work around 3:30 am) and there are usually only truckers and a few cars. At this time in the morning the county sheriff and local police are very bored and look for people to pull over. At this time in the morning they will pull people for going 5 MPH over the speed limit. This is why I wanted a GOOD radar detector; to keep me alert when passing through the multiple speed changes.I read many reviews, in fact TOO many reviews, before I decided on the Escort Passport 8500 X50. The 8500 series has been rated a "top pick" or "best buy" for nearly a decade. The 8500 X50 is merely an updated version of the 8500. I have used it for several days now and have come across many traps that were detected easily by the Escort. Today for example, I left my house and turned onto the local county highway. I immediately received a Ka alert. The signal was coming in as only medium strength. Next, I decided to use my cruise control and look for him because this particular sheriff has many hiding spots along this stretch of highway. It is about a four mile stretch on this county highway before I reach the interstate, and includes hills and dips. I kept looking for him and at each of his usual spots he was not there. I drove for about two miles when the Ka signal became full strength, however I still did not see him. After driving another two miles, I spotted him as he was sitting in the median right before the entrance ramp to the interstate with all his lights off. Basically, I had over a four mile warning that he was out there looking for something to do.Outside of true radar alerts, I have had extremely minimal false alerts (in the neighborhood of two). To say the least, I have been very impressed with this radar detectors performance. I think a person would have a very hard time finding another sub-$300 radar detector that will offer as solid of performance as this one does.**Update July 26, 2011**I purchased this item from Amazon during the "Drive Into Summer Event" offered from Escort. I was supposed to receive a $50.00 accessory package after filling out a rebate form available on Escort's website. I did this and the rebate was denied. They state they do not honor rebates when the item is purchased from Amazon or Best Buy. It does not state anything about this on the rebate form or their website. I had to file a Better Business Bureau complaint because their customer service is HORRIBLE!. Although I like the detector, I would never buy another product from such a dishonest and rude company. Caveat Emptor****Update July 29, 2011**After filing a Better Business Bureau complaint, and with their help, Escort finally honored the rebate. It should not had to go this far. I am still very disappointed with Escort's customer service/policy. I still love the detector, but with so many other companies out there, I will choose a different one next time**
I bought these with my iPod Classic when it came out, to replace apple's cheapo little white headphones.I find that the range of sound is simply staggering; I can hear the deep bass in my drum-n-bass techno, and the highest of violins in my classical.These are highly recommended, especially if you are on a budget. At the least, check out some of the more serious reviews from audiophiles; those are what sold me. These are apparently comparable to much more expensive headphones.
Priced right and just the size that I was looking for to protect the camera in my bag.
The `blurb' on the back of this book leads you to believe this will be a murder mystery about the horrific death of a young child. When you read the first few pages you are gripped by the tragedy and mystery of it. You are primed for a satisfying tale that will ultimately answer the question the book asks in it first pages. Who murdered Robin?Well, I wish I had checked in with Amazon before investing my time into 600 plus pages. If I had done so I would have known that we NEVER find out who killed Robin. Sure, we read about the damage and long-term effects of his murder upon his family but if that's the story you are looking for Alice Sebold will much better serve you with The Lovely Bones.The Little Friend offers no mystery, no compelling tale; it simply meanders aimlessly with stock characters who have no great insight and ultimately give you the feeling of having wasted your weekend.
The flexi case for the Palm Z22 is great. Makes me feel more secure about decreasing damage if I drop it. The screen protectors are necessary, esp. if you keep the palm unprotected in your purse, but look like a low tech solution.
On a recent long flight I decided to compare the Entymotics ER6i earbuds I picked up as a lightning deal during Amazon's cyber week to several options - Bose QC2, JBUDS J2, stock iphone 4 earbuds. I started with the expectation that sound and comfort would be best from my Bose QC2, afterall they have active noise cancellation and cost 3-10 times as much as the other choices. I WAS DEAD WRONG.I spent some time on a long flight from SF-Orlando trying each of the 'phones. First I looked at which did a good job of blocking ambient noise with no music/audio playing. It is worth mentioning that the ER6i did far and away the best job.1. ER6i (much better)2. Bose QC23. JBUD J24. stock apple (much worse)Next I started listening to songs (repeating same song across all four headsets). Right away it was clear that I could use much lower volume to hear the music with ER6i, even than the BOSE. I only needed ~3 clicks up from no volume to hear most music really well. This is really important for hearing health over the long haul. In addition the quality of the sound from the ER6i was again noticeably better than all the others. Music details lost on the others came through clearly and the response curve from low to high was noticeable flatter. This step was sort of painful because right away the ER6i seemed better, but I felt compelled to try different musical genres to see if my Bose might fair better with a particular type of music. They didn't. Here's how they stacked up1. ER6i2. JBUD J2 (required more volume than Bose)3. Bose QC24. Stock appleMy big take-aways are that no one should stick with the stock earphones, and most people can save a lot of money over the Bose by buying a pair of Entymotics. Some other considerations: the sound isolation is really good, and as others have mentioned I wouldn't use these for biking or running where you do need to hear more of what is going on around you. The noise isolation and audio really depend on fully inserting these into your ear. I was surprised that I didn't have any discomfort doing this and that they stayed well seated in my ears, but your ears might be different. The ER6i take up much less space in the luggage than the Bose. The only other important topic I can't comment on is long term reliability as I have only had these a week.
Installed this pair of speakers inside the cabin of a 25' sailboat using homemade speaker boxes (about 7x7x4 using 1/4" oak) and after hooking them up to a marine stereo (Clarion M275), they sound very nice. With the stereo volume set to 1 out of 33 you can hear them just fine if there's no outside noise! We didn't go louder than volume level 13 even with the motor running as it would have been way too loud. We've only had these installed for a month, but since both components are "marine" we expect them to last for a long time.
This is a great product. it is a must have for anyone. Doubles shooting time. It is also not that expensive and also makes the camera easyier to hold. with the vertical grip on hand it makes it easier to hold the camera for the vertical pics that anyone takes.
Purchased this after getting a new laptop that only had USB inputs on the port replicator - this sits perfectly between my PS2 KVM switch and USB only laptop. Highly recommended and works just as advertised.
The keys are hard at the start but after constant use, they started to loosen up. Sometimes the cursor jumps unexpectedly. But its size makes up for its shortcomings including the different placement of the delete, insert, home, and other keys.The ON/OFF switch is a definite plus.
Recently purchased a Dimage X camera that I'm extraordinarily pleased with, but one minor fault is that Minolta doesn't include a case with the camera. I checked out a number of cases from Minolta and other camera accessory manufacturers and settled on the Minolta casual case. Minolta also offers a deluxe case which is made out of faux-leather rather than nylon and has a small pocket on the front for spare batteries or memory cards (though easy to fit a spare MMC or SD card in the casual case too). Both have velcro closures & belt loops.The advantages of the Minolta cases are that they're tailored to fit the Dimage X and seem pretty durable. They're both quite small and easy to carry the camera in case on your belt. Other cases are generically sized so the camera may not fit snugly inside or shift around. Upside of other cases, though, is that you can get a zippered enclosure (more weatherproof than velcro closure) and can get a case large enough to fit all your camera accessories into a single bag (charger, cords, etc).
Like the other user, the hotsync cable does not work. Windows XP does not recognize my IPaq when connected with the hotsync cable, but no problem with the Compaq supplied cable. There is nothing to 'do wrong' as another reviewer suggests.
I've been happy with my Garmin Streepilot C340. I like the size and portability of the unit. Resturants are not always up to date but I was buying it for directions and the maps which seem to work fine.
I have 3 different cameras, and it works good in all of them. It's fast, and I haven't had any problems. I should have bought another.
Plugged it in and Windows 7 had a built in program to use it as added memory
The screen came in within a reasonable time and well packaged. Putting the screen together was not too bad. Getting the tightness that you want with the screen itself in the frame takes a pretty good effort. I had to redo it a couple of times before having it the way i wanted.The mounting brackets for the screen are satisfactory but it would be better if the screen had a way to attach at the bottom also. the problem is that the frame moves outward a bit. I might work on something that will allow it to be secured the same distance from teh wall as the top of the frame. Not a big thing but something to think about. The screen image itself is nice. I use an epson 8500UB and can tell you that the quality of the two together have been nice. I look forward to movie watching over the Christmas break!
What more can I say? Fast delivery, good price and free shipping. These were the actual Lexmark cartridges and not generics or refills. I bought these for my mom who lives in FL and she says they're perfect. So Mom's happy too!
There are many features on this camera that I have not used yet but I am happy with it. The quality is very good and the image quality looks sharp. ALso, the microphone voice quality is accurate.
Amazed at how useful this MP3 is - I use it every day. Almost as small as a pack of chewing gum, and just as light. This is one of the sleekest designs, and happens to be one of the least expensive. Good accesories too. Nice protective clear plastic case(which might eventually be very important) and armband for jogging. Good earphones. Sandisk is the company that made the original MP3 disk drives(I think) so it's a reliable name and the interface is very good - quick access to volume and to navigate the folders. After looking at every MP3 at the store I figure there isn't much difference between brands. The long battery length makes using batteries preferable to getting one with a rechargable battery. This one uses one AAA which make it that much more transportable. Very good price - over 1/3 cheaper than Best Buy with no tax. Great sound of course.Great out of box. Didn't need to install drivers - USB connection identifies the Sandisk as a hard drive and you just use windows to create folders on it just like a miniature harddrive. No way to erase without computer connection, but that's standard with all MP3s I think, and that may be a good feature anyway. I suggest also the very useful FM (modulator?[20-40$]) which is a tiny FM broadcaster that plugs into the MP3 earphone jack, and you can tune your car or home radio into a specific station to listen to the MP3 [with no connection from the MP3 to the radio!]. I'd hate to be the guy who owns the CD factory right now.I divide MP3 players into two categories - small keychain models(128meg-1gig which is 4-24 hours of music) and the larger 40gig+ Ipod type models(which can hold over two months of music). 256meg means 8 hours of music, which is fine for me, but the small players go up to 1 gig(24 hours). One model I almost bought didn't have the armband but had a laniard(necklace string) that the guy at the store said would hit him in his tooth as it flopped around while he jogged.Again, all the MP3 brands seem very similar in functionality and memory space, so I chose this one primarily on price, sleek thin design, and the fact that it came with an armband. The included protective clear case might prove to be very important for longevity.
Obviously, this is not a "top of the line" receiver, but I find the sound crisp, transparent and full. This receiver is connected to a Bose acoustamass speaker system which is pretty good. I listen to a lot of classical music, and though this doesn't match my main system, it's quite good for my office. I only regret that it can't pull in stations -- even with a booster antenna -- that I can get easily on my car parked seventy-five feet away.
The 30GB memory drew me in. The sharp look and popularity of the iPod convinced me to purchase it.It needs to be more adaptable. I wanted to use it as a flash drive and you can't.It is only good if you use iTunes, and it's a very time-consuming manual process. Photos also have to be loaded via iTunes. I find iTunes very invasive and restrictive.Multimedia hand-helds are the way of the future. The iPod needs to get flexibility... and it needs Wi-Fi. And it needs a better calendar. I have it with me all the time and it would be great if I could more easily use the calendar and contacts address book.I also need to carry a Palm Tungsten for this reason, and a jump drive on my keyring. And I need to store over 500 photos on memory stick cards.I am constantly on the lookout for a new hand-held multimedia player with calendaring and iPod/Creative Zen MP3 and photo viewer capabilities.I hear this all the time from friends. Why can't we have something like an iPod that does Palm-organizing and Wi-Fi too? When will this vision be realized? The large 80GB is great, but useless has storage of a hard-drive.
As someone who works in the high tech environment I am exposed to a variety of PDA's with coworkers and clients. I have used a number of different devices and have found all of them lacking. Well now I have what I consider to be the best PDA available, the Psion 5mx. I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that this was the best value I could find in today's market. What a delight to enter data with a real keyboard. To be able to download Word and Excel files from my office desk top computer to the 5mx and work on them while I am traveling. Meeting with a client and being able to make changes to a price quote because I have the spreadsheet in my 5mx. Lugging around my laptop was always a pain, the 5mx gives me the access I need to files while I am away from my desk in a neat little package. A great operating system, bullt in programs that are fast and efficient, no longer am I kept waiting for the Windows hourglass. It is expandable with Compact Flash cards, (the same type as you use in a digital camera) so they are much less expensive and easier to obtain than a PDA's manufacturers proprietary card. There is a lot of software available on the net, much of it freeware or shareware. This is a great PDA designed for someone who is serious about having a real business tool without all the marketing hype.
Thank you Amazon on this order my son is happy.
I considered two mice for my iBook: Kensington's PocketMouse Pro and Logitech's Mouseman Traveler.The former's cord retracts into the mouse housing itself. It's a clever idea, but I have doubts about its reliablity down the road.I chose Logitech's Mouseman Traveler, because it has a smaller footprint and comes with a pouch for neat storage so tangled mouse cord is not going to be a problem anyway. Highly recommended.
I'm a professional photographer who not only started out with this camera but still use it exclusively. Now with that said, I did invest in some high quality but affordable glass and some off camera flashes with triggers. The next step up from this camera would probably be a full frame camera that would cost thousands of dollars. This little affordable camera will take you VERY far. It has plenty of megapixels even for enlargements up to 11X14 without losing quality. I shoot models, family portraits and weddings and have never wished for a better camera. I think my only complaint and it's minor, is that the LCD screen is rather small. If you want to see the quality this is capable of check out my flickr site [...]Buy this camera with the 50mm F/1.8 lens, the 18-55mm IS lens and a cheap Sunpak 383 flash and you'll be happy with your pictures -providing you read up on how to use it to maximize the quality of this camera. Good place to start is blogs and especially the forums on flickr....everything you ever wanted to know or ask has already been addressed there...just search
I had great expectations for this product. I own an earlier generation media streamer based on a chip from Sigma, the company that makes the newer gen chip that is used in the EVA8000. Sadly it will not play HD content properly. Practically all high bitrate media must be re-encoded before it will play without skipping and halting. Audio on .avi files goes out of sync if you fast forward and many times the use of fast forward or fast reverse causes the file to stop playing and many times the unit to reboot. A big problem is there is no support for standard file browsing only a long tedious scan for tagged media files on your network. Adding and removing a file here in there results in an inaccurate data base that needs to be rescanned. Scanning a large number of media files often takes more than an hour. I have been through several beta firmware upgrades and read countless posts on the Netgear forum and sadly little progress on the real issues with this player have been resolved. Media streamers are a fantastic idea, sadly this product does not live up that ideal and is not ready for your living room.
Simple device, does what it's supposed to, well made. No complaints. I'm using it every day all day.
Looks great with the furniture. It is great to have an automatic changer so you don't have to get up all the time. Good sound as well. Also the sevice from Amazon was excellant. I will use them again.
they really ought to re-name this to a 2-port hub (or, more accurately, a splitter).Given that one of the ports is used for the input, to call it a 3-port hub is misleading.It's better to underpromise and overdeliver.
I bought this ages ago for my wife to have a digital camera. It has served us well for YEARS. I should have reviewd this long ago here on amazon, but forgot. While technology has advanced WAY beyond the capabilities of this model, it still suits us well. Compact, handles fair resolution, battery life not too bad, and came with a charger for the rechargeable box battery. I have purchased many many Olympus digital cameras over the last ten years plus at work, and knew this would be a good bet. I will buy Olympus again and again. I haven't had a bad one yet!
I got these for my mom who is still in the dark ages of "taping" all her favorite shows. For whatever reason, she is more comfortable doing that than with the current options available.It was nice to be able to get a good sized pack of these at once and at such a reasonable price. For some reason, the ones in the store around here are like $4 EACH!!!! Blows my mind. They should be free! LOL
Its worth for the money.... getting this sound quality with other systems less than 100 bucks is very difficult... only disadvantage i see is the length of rear speaker wires.. its not reaching the rear walls even in small rooms....apart from that, this product is worth to buy....
I can now print from anywhere in my house (without having to buy a wireless printer). It works great and was easy to install. Cheaper than buying a new printer!
Loved the features this camera offered. It does takes pictures very quickly, but I was disappointed with the picture quality. The pictures seem dark and washed out. My Kodak DC215 takes much better pictures. Maybe I just needed to adjust something, but it doesn't retain your settings after powering off, so I'd have to set it every time. Also, it defaults to medium image quality every time it is powered off - very annoying. I think I will try the Kodak DC4800 instead.
Available as a 6-pack from B&H for $17.98 ea (including $5 s/h to TX). For mass printings, I've had good luck with the 14 Pack of LD Products Epson T079 compatible (4 black/2 each of the colors) for $90.
I bought this for my mother last year.I was hoping that she could use it on her laptop or MP3 player. It was not as portable as my parents would have liked. Not only that through my own fault of not reading all the product specifications I realized after we got the product that these HAVE to be plugged in to an electrical outlet. I assumed due to the portable aspect that you would only have to plug them into the headphone jack. That was MY mistake.The product with some types of music seem to have some type of background interference. It is more noticeable with some variety of musics.So if you are looking to use these outside while you work or something like that and you do not have an electrical outlet handy then you might want to skip over these.My mom went ahead and bought herself a Music Bullet which is portable but has to have the battery charged through a USB.Music BulletTM
These earbuds rock - great for women because you can just use the 1st half of the cord which is 0.6 meters long - I find that the standard 1.2 meters gets in the way when running etc. Also the cords are staggered so the cord for the right ear is about 3 inches longer then the cord for the left - I love these and I'm stocking up because I think Philips has discontinued this model
This thing is great and reasonably priced on Amazon. I have had no problems and the video quality vs. component or RCA is incredible.
I got this mouse with a wireless microsoft keyboard, and while the keyboard works great, the mouse leaves much to be desired. It moves the cursor around fine and the laser generally picks up well when using a mousepad. Without a mousepad you might be in trouble. The problem is with the scrolling. It sometimes skips and does not always move as you are turning the wheel. I saw a review that said taking out the batteries fixes this, which it does for a while, but having to take out the batteries is annoying, and only a short term solution. I would never buy this mouse again knowing what I know now.
If your stuff fits inside and into its several small zippered compartments on the inside and the outside of the case, this is a great case for you. I put an Olympus C7070 and a 2X lens extender inside and put the recharger, recharger cord, extra memory cards, etc. in the several small compartments. I believe the case is made very well, will hold up for years and that I'll continue to us it at least until I get a camera that won't fit. I have only 1 minor complaint in that some of the zippers are a bit cantankerous (sp?) to open and close.
I recently got this item for basic geocaching and navigation, and was appalled when I took it onto the field. When compared to 3 other Garmin GPS units (two of them legends), it gave completely different co-ordinates (longitude and latitude) and when we actually found the geocache, my explorist said that it was .16 miles in the opposite direction. Don't let the weather features fool you, I was in a WAAS zone and I got the aforementioned results.Needless to say, I returned it to amazon the next day, and got an etrex legend.I hope this was a helpfull review,Jdrake90
I needed a memory card for my Rio 500. After searching around I found the VIking 64MB smart media card. Its great. Its 64MB and its smart. It went out and passed my finals while I overslept. Just kidding. But seriously, it works so great! I don't know how I lived with the puny 64MB that the Rio came with. This memory card is just so absolutely awesome that I went and bought another one two weeks later so now I can carry a ton of tunes and a bunch of audiobooks from Audible.
I bought this to go with my Acer Aspire Netbook and was a little afraid it was going to be too small for my big fingers. Not so! It works great and has a nice feel. It operates with a gentle fingertip grip which takes a few minutes to get used to but once I did it is like I have been using it forever. It retracts and saves room in the Targus bag that I carry everything in. What I like the most is if I have the mouse right next to the netbook, I only unreel a couple inches of cord instead of having to have a long cord getting in the way. I can unroll more if I need it, but only pull out what I need. I bought this because I didn't want a wireless mouse that I couldn't use on an airplane. Very pleased with it.
This is a great case for a large laptop! It's so much easier and more comfortable to carry my 17&#34; laptop with this case. I would definitely recommend it!
Was the same stylus that came with my Visor. So happy with this transaction, especially since I haven't been able to find a replacement anywhere! The seller was AWESOME!
I would have given it 5 stars if it werent for the few problems I am having.Problem 1. When using the cable box, there is a high pitch "buzz." It's highly irritating. I paid $1491 at Sams Club + $5.00 to extend the warranty for 1 year. If I have any problems whatsoever I will just bring it to Sams for a complete refund.Problem 2. Remote control keeps turning off the TV even when using volume, channel, etc. Called Samsung - They are shipping me a new remote.Colors are beautiful - TV is awesome!If I can get rid of the buzz sound I'll keep the TV. Otherwise I'll return it and keep looking.
I remember the days you could buy one of these at RS for about $21. I needed this to erasemy old VHS tape collection before throwing them out to the dumpster. An antique to today'sstandard but try to find one for this price that works....Good luck.
Trust me, this is a total bang for your buck, regarding the low price, it excels with everything with regards to sound quality, soundstage,bass,clarity,highs,mids, it even sounds nice and warm, not tinny or thin. I still can't believe I paid such a low price, it even beats Beats by Dr. Dre that costs ten times more and several other more expensive headphones.
I'm impressed. I watched Patton on it first and was blown away. Maybe I'll get to watch something in HD on it one day if I save my nickels.
I have one of these and when you run out of the paper to put in the bottom they are hard to find in your average stores
Love these glasses so much, we had to get a second pair so that we didn't have to share! Great for football and soccer games too.
Reviewing a printer cartridge isn't rocket science. I've purchased many of these particular cartridge. I've never had a problem with them.
We've had the unit for a couple of years now. It is a basic, easy to operate device with a no-frills design. Some of the basic design limits are:1. The radio and CD are independent subsystems - only one can have power at any given instant. Thus, you cannot eject a CD from the tray while the radio is playing, you have to first flick the power switch to CD (which kills radio). No big deal but its the little things that will bother you over time - it is also indicative of the simplistic design.2. All controls are mechanical (basic sliders for the radio band selects, pulleys and string for the tuner). They are adequate but remind me of radios from the 1970s.3. Limited feature set:* No station presets* No remote control* No timers (e.g. time on/off etc.)* No CD metrics (track length, num. tracks etc.)Our unit no longer plays CDs - it spins up but can no longer recognize that a CD is in its caddy. It presents the 'nd' (no disc) error code on its twin, 7-segment LED display. Still, it ran fine for a couple of years of very moderate use (perhaps once a week).Overall, a very simple device engineered much like your old radio from the 1970s. Still, does the job if you just want the basics.
I bought this hub for 2 main purposes and it satisfied both of them quite nicely.1. I wanted an easy access usb 2.0 port to plug my ipod shuffle into that would also charge it. There two two ports at a 45 degree angle in the front that are perfect for the shuffle. The one caveat is that the shuffle is a bit wide so it blocks the second port when you plug it in. That's fine for me since I only use the front port for the shuffle. And it does a great job charging it, saving me from having to buy a separate $30 usb charger from apple. (if you do want to use it to charge your shuffle and want to see the charging status go from solid amber to solid green, then you'll want to plug it in with the computer on, then eject the shuffle - no big deal for me since I usually do this to replace the playlist each night)2. A high speed card reader. It works great in this case too - it even reads the simpletech card that my sandisk 6 in 1 didn't read. Transfer speeds are pretty good - I think I get 5-10mb/sec.My one gripe is that the base isn't very useful (as others have said). The unit tends to tip if you have things plugged into the back - fortunately, I don't have the need for the rear usb 2.0 ports. I would give it 5 stars if iogear could firm up the base.My setup is a Mac running OS 10.3 with a iogear pci 2.0 card (since my Mac didn't come standard with USB 2.0)
Great batteries for cameras. They charge quickly, and it's handy to keep the extra 2 spare in the charger and with me all the time "just in case".
this pen is a god-send to all who adores their expensive lenses. Oil and fingerprints are easily polished off the surfaces and not scratching them. the black stuff left behind are actually the cleaning compound that cleaned the durface, which can be blown off easily. 5 stars.
I have very little drawer space in my computer desk so I measured and found this riser with its own drawer would fit perfectly. The riser is sturdy, big enough to hold my 17 in monitor, and the colors of black and silver seem to go well with my other equipment. The drawer is only about one inch deep, but although shallow, manages to hold more than you'd think.
I think the picture is beautiful, the blacks are so crisp and clear as are the colors, the packaging it came in was great and very strong... the shipping and speed was astonishing... this tv compared to my old 56' HDTV is much better for sure... every angle is easy to see and is a must in anyones home... i could not be any happier with my purchase of this tv.
A quiet fast unit (particularly fast with esata card installed, a little slower with USB interface on laptop). The included Retrospect software functions well (although its interface is not overly intuitive). I'd give the hard drive a 5 but the included software a 4 which leaves it at around a 4.5. I highly recommend the purchase to others (and already did so for my department at work).
Product exceeds my expectations and arrived in a timely fashion. Very happy with both shipment and service, along with a great product. I highly recommend this to all customers for a future purchase.
This drive supports all 4 popular DVD formats:DVD-RDVD-RWDVD+RDVD+RWIt does not support DVD-RAM but trust me, you don't need that. With the DLA (Drive Letter Access) software that Sony gives you with the drive, DVD-RAM really isn't needed. Not to mention I know of zero standalone DVD players that support DVD-RAM.It comes with 1 DVD+RW disc which I doubt your standalone DVD player supports so pick up some -R or +R discs. WARNING!!!! NOT ALL DVD+R and DVD-R DISCS ARE CREATED EQUAL!!!! I purchased some Imation DVD+R discs with the drive and they did not work! Sony claims that some discs are of low quality and have a list that they support... Imation is not one of them. Try Sony or Verbatim discs... I can confirm they work. I believe TDK also works according to Sony.Make sure you upgrade your firmware when you install. The drive comes with Sonic MyDVD burning software which isn't bad. Nero is the best but MyDVD is fine if it's FREE! ;-)Anyway, it's a great drive... the only reason I give it 4 stars is price. I think it's a little slow compared to some -R drives but not by much. If you have the money, get this drive. For a cheaper solution, get the Pioneer A05.Good luck!
At the time I bought it it was the fastest and the greatest. Now it is still wonderful.
I love this item. I looked at many sd card mp3 players and this seemed to offer what I wanted. It has a fm radio, mic, and plays mp3's. Last a long time on a single battery and plays great.It doesn't seem to be able to bookmark where you left off though. Also it can't skip folders, which I can deal with.Great item overall.
I picked up the Q-HOME-FX a couple of months ago and I love them. I have roommates and I sometimes watch movies late at night so this is the perfect way to get the surround sound without disturbing them. The sound quality is really nice. I tried it first with an iPod but to get the most out of these you need to use the optical connection and hook them right up to your DVD player or stereo system, then you get the "Full 5.1 Experience".
Great pictures both indoors and out. You can supress the flash and use indoors at ISO 800, 1600 or up to 3200. Outdoors the sports setting will use ISO 3200 and a quick shutter speed to capture action with no blurring. The LCD screen has great resolution and can be seen outdoors even in bright light. Battery life is exceptional.
I purchased this tv to use with my new xbox 360.I never intended to use it as a television.After reading the 1 star review about what a lousy picture it had i had a lot of concerns.I made the mistake of trying it out in the bed room as a tv before hooking it up to the xbox in the study.I just wanted to see what kind of picture it had.BIG MISTAKE after my wife got a load of that picture no way was she letting it go anywhere.I have a 27in LCD and a 57in CRT both hooked up to Dish network and thy both have a beautifull picture.I hooked this one up to a regular antenna and it has as good or better picture than thy have.True the analoge reception is not that great but for ever analoge channel there is a Digital channel and thy are wonderfull.The person that gave it the 1 star might have just got a bad set or didn't have it hooked up right.The only thing I can say bad is that now I have to sit on the foot bench in the bedroom to play my games instead of a easy chair in the study.
bought the printer at Office Max who then promplty stoped selling it or the ribbons. Found these and they are working perfect.
This inverter runs a heavy duty inflator (electric motor) with an enormous starting load - the full 3000 watts. I emailed Xantrex for the max time for the 3000 watt (RMS) startup and the reply indicated 1/10 second and it delivers. I have monitored it with an o-scope. The inflator draws about 18 amps after the initial surge then tapers back to about 12 amps. The inverter is rated at 1750 watts for 5 minutes then 1500. I'm very happy with it. My setup is 1/0 cables about 6 feet long bolted to the battery terminals with an Tyco/AMP disconnect and fuse. I run it from a truck with two large starting batteries for 5 to 10 minutes when I'm using it.
I've tried several digital cameras over the last 2 years searching for the elusive combination of speed, image quality, and lens. While the C-720 isn't the best in any one category, it is a great package for families and trips. The autofocus is quick and the lens is outstanding - long enough without being so long as to cause excessive shake. You have to work with this camera - set the shutter speed high and you can zoom all the way out without a problem, perfect for parades, and other family outings. No digital camera is perfect, at least not in this price range, for some things nothing beats a large film image - but for 90% of what we take photos of, this camera, and its siblings (730/740/750) are perfect for what they do,
This is the first time I've made my own cat-5 cables, so I can't compare this with more professional models, but it does everything that it claims to do without any problems.
Apartment complex has it's own cable system. I purchased this product but before I opened it I checked with the complex and was told that the last 4 Toshiba modems they tried to hook up didn't work. They said the Motorola or Linksys modems worked fine. They talked with the Toshiba tech support but still couldn't get it going for some reason. So just a word of warning to check with your cable supplier before making a decision on the modem.
I have purchased many Vantec variable speed fans and they are all still performing to this day (many several years old with around 24X7 operation.) It is a fan, installation is similar to most items.
Amazing... ordered on Friday and received on Monday. Four days before expected delivery date. I put mods in and they work perfectly. I have another order coming for the same thing to make 4 gigs total for my computer. So happy, what a wonderful way to end a Monday. Awesome.
Good quality, just the right length for my needs. Not much more to say about a cable. It gets the job done.
I've had this camera for 6 mos. now. This is a great option for those not wanting to carry two different cameras. Switching between video and still is quick and easy. The quality of the pictures and video are superior to others. My brothers own comparables Sonys and a Panasonic. Pictures/Video are better on this; however... The video editing software leaves much to be desired. And the very low light video is better on the Sony. Other than that I would choose this camera vs. the others. The best part is that the wives agree; the Cannon is easier to use, more comfortable to hold and takes better pictures.
PROS:- compact size- USB- mp3 recording in addition to wma- large memory 2gb- great for lectures, dictation- clear audio- scene selection option- free case- Amazons low price and fast shippingCONS- build quality does seem a little plasticky- nothing else. i love this recorder!!
I bought this product after noticing that this was a one of the best sellers in Amazon, i was not dissapointed. It has got everything amateurs and families need to make great videos at home. The controls are well placed and i love all the features. I am also pleased with the fact that i bough this over the costlier model which other in the reviews have spoken about, the missing feature of manual zoom hardly makes a difference. It supports SD Card which is cheap, it has a light which works well up to 6 feet, zoom is good, colors are good.Downside would be the stabilization does not work all that well when you are zooming in real close, no night vision support except for the light, its not all that light weight but acceptable, but then if you need those you should go for a costlier model at more than double the price.Overall a great product and would recommend.
I just got this system a couple weeks ago, and already I'm very impressed. The picture and sound are very impressive. As already mentioned the remote is cumbersome, but I'm beginning to adapt. What I really like is that the display is seperate from the unit. I can place the display on top of the TV, and hide the unit away from the curious hands of my 16 month old. Also appreciated is the midnight function which is helpful when you want full sound when the little one is asleep. Plus my wife appreciates the compact size and attractive design.One minor dislike is that the cord connecting the subwoofer to the unit is proprietary, and only a couple feet long, so it pretty much dictates your subwoofer placement. Other than that I completely recommend this system.
I bought it 3 weeks ago, and I'm pretty happy with it. It's very spacious, but have no belts to keep save de lap top.
These are great headphones, work very well and have excellent range. They are comfortable, better than you would expect for full size headphones.
Very bad experience. The automatic connection process didn't work. The documentation wasn't helpful. After attempting several times I called Linksys. They asked about the version level of my router and then informed me I had to pay for help. Their reason was my router was too old and not on warranty any longer. The product never worked. I instead purchased a new Belkin router and have been very happy. My reason to purchase was a poor connection from the far room of the house. The Belkin router overcame this without the need for a signal expander. I think the primary issue was version compatibility between the Linksys router and the Linksys expander. You need to verify your version compatibility before purchasing. Also, if you are not on the latest level of wifi technology you should upgrade your router first. The price of the new router was very close to the price of the expander although the new router was more. In hindsight it would have been cheaper to go with the new router up front. How much is your time worth?
These are really well priced for how good they sound. Construction is graet, Sony just knows how to make a great product.
I bought thisHarman Kardon HK3480 Stereo Receiver4 years ago, but have not used it for over a year. I consider the sound adequate but not what I expected from a manufacturer that has been building quality audio components for so long. I wanted sharp, natural highs and clear, articulated lows. What I got was just ok on the highs but very muddy and booming on the lows. This was a disappointment, but not enough to return the unit.On the minus side, the right channel of the amplifier went dead, which caused me to stop using it, but because of changing interests, I have not replaced it. I've read many of the latest reviews of this unit, and agree that the controls are very poorly designed: the front panel controls require a flashlight to see, even at normal room lighting, the remote is counter-intuitive to use, the buttons are small and hard to see, and is way too big. It also has a flimsy feeling. On top of all this the FM receiver's reception is very weak; even with a powered amplified antenna (purchased by necessity); I like to listen to classical music on the only two Boston radio stations, and it seems I am in a fringe area for both, even tho I can get them fairly well on my car radio, and even a small portable. I simply cannot recommend this unit to anyone.
these speakers are great. extremely clear highs/ mids and bass is more than expected.... almost 50% less than crutchfield prices and other comparable listings. Wouldn't install any other marine speakers (JL, JBL, Sony, Polk, etc...) now that I have these alpines.
This flip is great,I have other cam corders that work great but you need to carry all kinds of stuff with it.The flip is easy,just turn it on and start recording.Tha only bad thing about it is that you only get one hour of record time and then you have to down load what you recorded or erase it so you can record more.Other then that it's a great little camera,very clear good pixel.
This product worked fine on my Windows desktop at work, but won't work on my Apple G4 Powerbook. It doesn't show on the Powerbook as a disk. I tried Disk Utility and everything else that I could think of. I know that it's getting power because the blue light is glowing, albeit a weak pulse. I've got three other hard drives from different companies-Wiebetech, LaCie and Smartdisk-and a couple of flash drives that all work with my Powerbook without any problems at all. The lack of compatibility limits the usefulness of this product to me.
This is a decent GPS device and a fine Pocket PC. I'd give it 3.5 stars if possible.Pros:1) It's a perfectly decent Pocket PC. I've owned several, and this is no worse than any of them except for CPU speed and RAM. It's perfectly OK and actually pretty decent looking. Its lights (charging, charged, etc.) keep you well informed.2) The GPS functions work pretty well. The software for the PC is quite good. You can load maps to main memory and/or the SD card (your choice per map). You get a lot of control with reasonable ease of use. The US maps seem pretty good (but not up-to-date with the very latest street changes).3) It's priced VERY attractively. Consider that you're getting a fully-functional PDA (with MP3 playback, games you can download, etc.) AND a GPS device with a 3.5" color touch-screen. Amazon is a great retailer and has a good price, but I did manage to pay fifty less on sale elsewhere.4) If you make a "wrong" turn (intentionally or not), it's pretty quick to recalculate the route and give intelligent new instructions.5) You can switch among 4 screens while navigating: 2D map (and you can zoom in & out and drag to scroll), 3D map, list of directions with current step highlighted, or a "large" screen of what the next major step will be (and how soon). To avoid being distracted while driving, that last screen may be your best friend. You probably don't need the maps much while driving -- just while planning the trip or if you pull over. DON'T DRIVE DISTRACTED!6) This may annoy some people, but I like that it gives verbal directions about upcoming forks/intersections, even if you only need to continue going straight. It's reassuring.Cons:1) The mounting hardware is somewhat awkward. The device needs a pretty good line-of-sight to the satellites, so you really want it close to the windshield (unless you buy an external antenna, which I may).2) Entering destination addresses is slow because the software tries to anticipate what you're entering as you enter each part. It has to consult its database, so you must wait until it creates a list of possibilities at each step. But you only have to do this occasionally (when you enter locations), so it's not a big deal. It doesn't affect you at driving time.3) It doesn't speak the names of the streets as it tells you to turn. Some GPS devices (including the one in my wife's Motorola RAZR V3m phone) do. Again, not a huge issue.4) The screen can get washed out in bright sunlight, especially since you need to have it pretty close to the glass (windshield) for it to have a consistent connection to the satellites. But if you've looked at the map ahead of time, you really don't need the screen that much while driving -- the voice will tell you what to do. Another side effect of having to mount it so close to the glass is that it's farther from your face, so it can be harder to read. But, as I said before, if you get an external antenna, then you can presumably mount the PDA anywhere, so it will be more shaded and closer to your eyes.Bottom line:If you're wealthy, get a car with a large, built-in navigation system. If you're semi-wealthy, get a stand-alone, larger-screen, top-of-the line nav system for 3 or 4 times this price. But if you are on a budget and want a nice nav system and a good PDA for one low price, this can't be beat!PS: I did NOT experience the crashing or power problems that another reviewer mentioned.
altho a bit thinner in weight that the high-end HP papers, it printed wonderfully! i have an HP printer that jams on printing a sheet photos almost every time 1/2-way through....using the HP or Kodak papers; for some reason, THIS product does the job. you can't go wrong with the price either: just try pricing the unknown generic photo papers out there and you will see
Excellent flash for your D60. Has nice rotation in the light unit and snaps on quickly. Would happily purchase again.
The adapter works good, however the hood causes a problem for wide angle photos: it makes coners of the picture black. So you either crop images later or you have to decrease the wide angle a little (which is annoying after some time).
First, I'm no audiophile, so if you're looking for an insightful review on the acoustic or technical properties of these cables, then keep on looking. I am a home-theater enthusiast, and since I recently replaced my receiver, I figured it would be a great time to replace my speaker cables as well. I happened across these Dayton Audio cables on Amazon, and they looked great, so I went ahead and pulled the trigger.Well, I've not been disappointed. The cables arrived in some very nice packaging, and look great. The Dayton cables will make your system *look* considerably more professional, neat, and tidy.Functionally, these cables work as well as any speaker cables I've used. My admittedly limited ears don't notice any distortions or other artifacts introduced by these cables.My one complaint would be that, while well made and reinforced throughout most of the cable, the connection to the banana plug from the actual cable seems to be a weak spot. On several of my cables, I've seen the cable's outer insulation pull back slightly from the banana plug, leaving the red (shielded) speaker wire exposed. I don't think this is causing any real harm, other than a slight reduction in aesthetics, but on an otherwise outstanding cable, it seems like a flaw.Regardless, I'd purchase these again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
We got the Presto 6-qt Pressure Cooker for Christmas, and love it. Meals are quick, and cleanup is easy. It took us a few tries to become comfortable using a pressure cooker for something other than canning, but it was time well spent. Unexpected guests at meal time can be fed minutes after arriving. Wow.
I bought a Canon Optura 20 back in September 2003 for two reasons. First, my wife and I were expecting twins in a few weeks and I needed to get a camcorder to record their first few hours and days, weeks, years, etc. (like any obsessive new father). Secondly, I teach online geology courses and I needed a good digital camcorder to record movies of mineral, rock, and fossil specimens for my students.Why did I buy this camcorder? First, I was impressed by the amazing clarity of the 3.5&quot; LCD. I went to a warehouse electronics store to &quot;test drive&quot; various camcorder models before I ordered anything on Amazon.com. The Optura had the best LCD of all models tested - Sony, Sharp, Canon, JVC, and Panasonic. I assumed this would translate into high quality video (WRONG!). The Optura also had the highest optical zoom when compared to other models and competitors. Note that these &quot;tests&quot; occurred at a store without a tape in the camera. So I went to Amazon.com, I saw that the Optura had good reviews, and I bought it. I also liked how the camera felt in my hand, the buttons, and all the different inputs/outputs.As soon as I got it, I made some initial test videos in preparation for the twins and I made a bunch of mineral videos for my online geology class. I was really, really UNIMPRESSED. Why?1. The video quality was abyssal. While the LCD was super-sharp and crystal clear, actual recorded video was grainy and fuzzy under a variety of lighting conditions.2. The camcorder had horrible motor noise. I assume it was the miniDV tape motor that made the awful shrill squeaks and screeching noises. These terrible noises were easily picked up when recording. It was totally unacceptable.To recap:- disappointing video quality- terrible motor noise / audio qualityIt was not worth the ~$670 I paid for it. In fact, I wouldn't have paid $50 for it. So I returned the Canon Optura to Amazon.com and I bought a Sony DCR-TRV80 from an Amazon.com 3rd party merchant. The Sony was more expensive but the video and audio quality are excellent. The Sony's touchscreen functions take some getting used to but the Canon Optura 20 is nowhere near the league of my new Sony DCR-TRV80.
I tried this drive and it seemed fine in general, but it won't work with Retrospect backup software. So if you want to do multi-CD backups on MacOS, you need something else. I switched to the QPS 16/10/40 version, and it works fine.
this mouse rocks. feels right, and the extra thumb/pinky buttons are great for webpage fwd/back navigation. it's simple and cheap. works left or right handed. perfection. there is no reason to ever buy another mouse, this kills all those weirdly shaped awful "ergonomic" mice that sell above $50 by logitech etc... this mouse is great!
I have used this type of toner for years for my 10-year-old HP laserjet printer. It's the major expense of operating a printer. This brand never seems to provide as many copies as it advertises, but the various times I've used off-brands, it's about the same, so I don't bother shopping around much anymore. The past 3 years I've done my best to print information on paper as little as possible and go paperfree as much as I can, so over time this product has become something I rarely use. Which means that these days, a cartridge that previously was used up with about 2000-2200 copies in a year, now lasts me for 3-4 years.
I found this product to be extremely helpful in my travels, all you have to do is export a map to your palm, then attach the GPS and away you go! It shows you your location in real-time tracking.
This product doesn't last as long as the brand-name one. It also arrived with black toner spilled all over the inside of the box.
These boxes are perfect for our requirements. We are organizing our CD's and DVDs, and these boxes work well for that purpose.
I ordered the 2.5 male adapter to 3.5 female, item #245645. Instead, I get the reverse, 3.5 male to 2.5 female, I wrote to the eforcity customer service, they asked that I submit a picture, then no response, then 24 hours later, they inform me that they shipped what I ordered, in the photo's submitted I place a mini 2.5 plug next to their supposed 2.5 and of course theirs was much larger as it is in fact a 3.5.IN SHORT - DON'T ORDER FROM THESE FOLKS - IT SEEMS THAT THEY WANT THE FAULT TO BE YOURS, INSTEAD OF THEIR INEPTNESS.I wanted to save a few dollars and now will end up paying more - and now I will go to the local Radio Shack and get the adapter that I actually want.
The description matches the item purchased. The shipping was extremely quick and the packing was excellent.
I have the same experience as everyone else. The printer works fine for a year maybe 2. Then the red light goes on all the time and it never works. By then the warranty has expired. And when you ask someone about repairing it they tell you its not worth it. A laser printer and not worth it? What the heck is worth repairing then. I'm pretty hand with computer/printers and this thing is a gigantic paperweight for me now. That's unfortunate because I had some good experiences with other Samsung products. But not this one. Avoid at all costs.
I ordered this lens as part of a 3 part set (2 different lenses and the lens adapter). They are easy to screw on. After that, the experience was poor. Everyone one of the photos, no matter what I tried, was blurry and of poor quality. I phoned and emailed their tech support with specific questions and received responses (phone and mail) that were not helpful. They emailed me support which basically said screw them on and take the picture. It was really a joke. I finally returned them for a refund due to my dissatisfaction. If I'm doing something wrong, I wish I knew as it would be a nice feature for the camera.
I ordered a new rechargeable battery from Wall St. Camera. I saved almost $20.00 by not ordering it from the Sony Website. It was delivered in no time. Good value for the money!
I have been wanting a dvd player for some time now and after the release of Alien Legacy i broke down and did some research. After about a week or so i decided on this player and could not be happier. The sound and picture is so much better then a vhs i feel simply blown away every time i use the system. So stop looking and buy this one (at a great price) you won't be sorry! P.S. Amazon's shipping is excellent!
Great a lit for the money why pay canon their high price for batts these charge quickly and lasted over 400 shots
... so, the product description and the packaging itself clearly says:"SAFE TO USE ON ANY DISC SURFACE!"It even shows five different types of CDs... a "DVD," "CD-R," "compact disc," "CD-ROM," and "PlayStation."Yet on the back, above the UPC, there's a sticker which says, "Not For Printable Discs, Porous Surfaces, Paper or Cloth Products."Um... hello? Doesn't that defeat the point of this product?I specifically bought this so I could remove marker that I've used to write on "printable disc" surfaces, of DVDs I made from old VHS tapes.Worse yet, the product says it cannot be returned to Amazon, though by calling them up, you can manage to successfully do it as I just did. (assuming you don't open the product)So... if you bought this to remove ink from white printable surface discs you've labeled like I did... think again. At least, according to the sticker above the UPC.This product is also made in Taiwan.
This card reader is an excellent deal. It was the ONLY drive I've used so far to allow me to read XD Cards in linux, which was impossible with my Aspire One's card reader. I highly recommend this product, or any Sabrent product. They have all been reliable and inexpensive. Only con is that some of the slots are upside down. Likewise, the USB port is "upside down".
This FM transmitter is great! I bought a different brand previously and it was horrible. After reading a lot of reviews online about this one I decided to ask for it for Christmas...got it and I love it! We drove from Baltimore to Philly using it on one station with very clear reception! I am so excited that I can finally use my iPod in my car! Thanks to Kensington!
Very nice! Installed and the computer system could catch them immediately.Running very smoothly. The price is also good, right now my computer runs at a faster speed-I can sense it. Recommend to buy when it has a good price.
This product works to keep our 1 year olds finger prints off the lens and seems to take good clear photos, but I have a hard time putting inexpensive glass in front of a good lens when I am trying to get high end shots.
Very easy to adjust. Great lens quality. Distant viewing is very good. Worth the modest investment. Tripod attachment easy to work when needed.
product does not work satisfactorily. I did receive a wireless dial tone, but the static and made it unuseable, even at a short distance from the transmitter. Seller took the product back and remimbursed total cost including shipping.
The case is very stiff, thick-walled and close-fitting on the camera to provide good protection. Having an extra battery provides good security for those lengthy occassions when you don't want to miss a minute - although I have yet to run the battery out in any one session. The additional lanyards are, in my opinion, worthless - I just can't imagine a situation where the long metallic one would be useful and the short faux leather one I wouldn't trust.
I wanted to like this lens badly based on what I needed in my bag and what was said here and at other sites. Unfortunately I found the lens to be unacceptably soft between f/2.8 and 4.5. If I would have been a little more careful in my research I would have noticed this to be a common observation though for landscape photographers they don't mind as they're typically stopped down anyway. But for me, to consider the 17-35mm as a replacement for the kit 18-70 as a near-full time lens I just couldn't justify the price/quality ratio when I'd have to stop the lens down to where the kit lens is to get to the sweet spot. I guess I'll have to start looking for the 17-55mm option where it is said to excel at the wider open aperature.
I was very disappointed with these cords. You should really invest in other cords, much better ones. I wish I had gotten some from Monster or a more trustworthy company. The metal pieces at the end of the cords always come undone and the cords are really poor quality. Trust me, invest in something better
Could not get this to work. PC and laptop did not recognize the IPOD. Took it to work and PC at work was successful but only for awhile and then the same thing happened. It did not recognize the IPOD. The IPOD gave message not to disconnect but I-Tunes (I call this Looney Tunes) did not recognize that the IPOD was connected and I could not eject it. PC would not let me disconnect. I had unplug and let the battery run out so it could reset.
This purchase was a Christmas present for our 13 year old granddaughter who is very keen on graphics and art and who already had the 6 inch product. But she is truly delighted with the 12 inch version especially praising its sensitivity to touch on the stylus. On the other hand, she finds that the third party software accessories that work with the product do not measure up to the same standard.
This is a good product for protecting your Zen device from bumps and scratches. However, I bought it for the arm band. Sadly, that's the one thing that is severely under-engineered. The silicone material which the sleeve is made out of stretches far too much to be of any value when used with the armband. I've resorted to simply wearing shorts with pockets to the gym and placing my Zen in a pocket.So, to summarize, if you want protection for your Zen, this is great but if you want something to strap it to your arm with then skip this and look for something a bit sturdier.
Pros: decent sound reproduction and ambient noise reduction in a lightweight productCons: sound is a tad brittle' leatherette ear cushions thin enough that the part of my ear farthest from my head touches the hard plastic inside speaker cover; no 6.3mm stereo adapter shipped with the product, which it was supposed to have.Overall: for the price, I guess they'll do, because they're so lightweight. But for a few dollars more, I'd probably rather have the Sony MDR-XD200.
These headphones work absolutly perfect. i defanetly recomen this product,reception is great, clarity and distance range all are really good.
Not much to say here. They are inexpensive, but not cheaply made. They fit snug and let me add a sub my computer speakers without much fuss.
Having replaced my 10 years old desktop, I can't help but marvel at the SR1630NX' performance. This desktop is so quiet that you have to listen hard to hear any sound coming from the computer. I've been using it for two weeks, and I've experienced no crashing so far. The processor is powerful enough to handle my every day activities, including playing Guild Wars. The hard drive is roomy enough for my computer needs, and the lightscribe enabled burner is a big plus. At the front of the computer, there are slots to hook up a firewire, two 2.0 usb's, and audio equipment. This is a very, very convenient feature, and something that I was looking for in choosing to buy a new computer.However, there are some minor issues to raise. First the preinstalled 512 mb ram is simply not enough. If you play a dvd, surf the internet, and run aim all at the same time, you're going to experience lagging. This is because the pre-installed memory is inadequate. Fortunately, you can buy a 512 mb memory stick on sale from Best Buy at $40 bucks, and stick it into your computer. Once you physically install the stick, the computer will recognize it without any problem.Second, the pre-installed graphics card is set at 64 mb video ram, and the BIOS does not allow you to change it. I guess if you have more ram installed, the 64mb will bump up to 128 mb automatically. But I'm currently at 1.5 gb ram, and it's still set at 64 mb vieo. So if you need better performance from your video, you will need to install a new video card. Fortunately, this computer comes with a PCI Express slot, which allows you to install higher end cards if you so desire.Finally, as the first Amazon reviewer recognized, the internal setup slots for the drives are a bit quirky. When I opened the case to install my two 512 mb memory sticks, I noticed that there was only one internal 3.5" slot, and it's occupied already for the hard drive. This is significant in the sense that you don't have an open slot to install a second internal hard drive. Even though there is physically enough space between the slot for the audio and firewire/usb equipment, and the internal hard drive. The first reviewer managed to install a second internal hard drive anyway, and you may be similarly inclined to try. But I will just stick with external hard drives, rather than tempt fate and mess up with the cables and whatnot. The lack of a second internal hard drive slot is probably the best reason not to buy this computer. This may or may not be relevant to you, depending on your hard drive needs.Nonetheless, the Compaq Presario SR1630NX delivers the performance you expect for a mid-priced desktop computer.
I owned the predecessor of this model (c-320) and passed it down for the family to share. The three primary features of the c-340 that impressed me were:#1 Voice to text - You never have to look at the display. It will guide you by "speaking" the upcoming street name to you.#2 It has a more vibrant display of colors than the c-320. The c-340 came to life right out of the box.#3 There were no arduous loading processes nor any additional memory to purchase to help it swallow the entire USA map system.The only drawback that I found on either units is the mounting hardware. Very flimsy...allows way to much jiggling on rough roads. A beanbag on the dash is the only fix unless you do what I did. A custom hard mount in the console with the aid of an external antenna.
Does what it is supposed to do and at a great price. The retractible gadget in the middle of the cable works great. It allows the cable to lengthen and lock at different positions. When you are done you just shorten the cable and put in the glove box. Connects to my Audio AUX port with no issues.
I had used this product before and it lasted, with little used for 8 years. I was happy to purchased it without pay what the original brand name cost. Very happy also with the fast delivery. Thank you.
I cannot recommend all of the Shure products enough. I used to own the Shure E2Cs which were excellent sound quality wise but a little uncomfortable in my ears and somewhat difficult to put in. After accidentally destroying my E2Cs, I was forced to use the original ipod headphones. The sound was horrible from every single aspect, and they seriously hurt my ears to wear. I decided to upgrade to the SE210s. I have but nothing less than thrilled with them so far. The sound quality is even better than the E2Cs and they are by far the most comfortable headphones I own. There is none of the muddy sound that one gets from other headphones and even full blown sound systems. The only caveat to my endorsement is that if you listen to a lot of bass heavy music you will be disappointed. This is not to say that the headphones do not accurately and correctly recreate the bass, but that it is not "thumping" bass. I listen to a wide variety of music including hip hop and have never been disappointed with bass on these headphones, it is clear and accurate the way I like it.
After reading numerous reviews on here as well as magazine reviews, I decided to purchase these to wear during airline travel since I travel quite a bit for work. I do not regret this purchase at all. These headphones are fantastic.My main reason for purchasing them was sound quality. Every magazine review rated their sound quality as the best available and I would have to agree. My second reason was the noise reduction. I was not disappointed here either.To test the sound quality, I did a direct comparison with my studio reference headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M40fs). I purchased those headphones about two years ago. At the time, they were Audio-Technica's best headphones for professional use. I regularly use those headphones in my home studio when working on music editing. At first listen, the ATH_ANC7 headphones sound very similar. After a while though, I began to hear subtle differences. The ANC7 headphones have about 90% of the bass response of the M40fs, and about 75% of the low-mids and midrange. The upper mid-range is very similar but the highs on the ANC7's are much more pronounced. I would say they are almost too bright - almost but not quite. They are very clear and distinct but not quite to the point of being harsh. That may sound like I dislike the sound quality, but I certainly don't intend it like that. The sound quality is amazing for travel headphones and I am only picking apart what little I can find to give a more balanced review.I certainly do not agree with the previous posters who say that these headphones lack in bass. The bass isn't quite as pronounced as other headphones but it certainly isn't lacking at all. It sounds very warm and distinct. My only complaint about it is that in VERY quiet environments, you can hear some of the lowest frequencies starting to distort. This distortion is not audible at all in normal environments.The noise cancelling ability of these is phenomenal. I like how a previous reviewer put it - it's like putting the rest of the world outside of the room you're in and closing the door. You can still hear the noise, but it is dramatically reduced. That said, there is some slight white noise (hiss) audible in quiet environments, but again, this is not at all audible in normal environments.I also agree that the earcups could be a bit larger but they are not at all uncomfortable. I wore them recently for four hours straight on a flight and had no discomfort at all. The size of the earcups is purely a subjective thing anyway. While they could stand to be a bit larger, I think they are fine as they are. After all, if they were any larger, then the carry case would have to be bigger and you would have to make more room in your carry-on bag for them.The styling of them is great. I have no complaints about it. I was actually chuckling to myself when I pulled them out and put them on. I could see two or three people looking over at me to see what they were. I think they found the styling quite attractive too.Overall, I would give these a 4.7 out of 5, but since the star rating doesn't get that detailed, I have to round it off.If you are looking for some good noise-cancelling headphones, find a local store and try these out. I'm sure you'll be pleased with them.
Positives:- Good sound- Easy navigation. For those accustomed to iPods, the way that the MP3 player sorts your folders is by album, not by artist, when you look at the folder root using the provided program. However, when you're using the player itself you can search by artist, album, or track name. Especially helpful because you can search by first letter, which is a lot faster than scrolling through everything- Radio reception and recording quality very clearNegatives:- Short battery life. At first the battery seemed to drain a lot faster than advertised. It is only if I keep volume at medium and keep the MP3 player on lock mode that the battery seems to last longer- PC program and MP3 player itself freeze. The PC program takes a while to load the longer I use it (perhaps due to more files?). The MP3 player freezes often, and I've come to realize that it often happens when it undergoes a static shock - not uncommon in the winter here. Waiting for it to rebuild the library takes a while and often freezes again - to fix it I have to take out the battery and then put it back in, and then keep it still waiting for it to restart.- Music does not play when you want to look at photos. Albeit I personally did not buy this MP3 player for its ability to store photos, it would be nice to able to hear music while looking at them.However, for the price, you're still getting a really good MP3 player with a lot more features than an iPod.
These were quite a step up from the factory speaks which had deteriorated significantly from condensation (paper cones). Installed in a 1996 Suburban with little difficulty. I decided to re-use the factory connector on the old speakers, which required some soldering. Also, the mounting hole was barely big enough to fit the new Kenwoods, but they snugged in with a little elbow grease. These speakers sound quite good, while the low end is hampered by the poor mounting structure provided by GM; it is not near rigid enough, so the bass end is muddy and weak compared with what you'd get if the structure was solid.
This is a good carrying case for the camera. It would have been better if the case wold have a clip to hold it in the book pocket of shirt. The color is good and the texture is fine. I like the case.
The iPod's really great with the best design and software out there, but then I find it limiting that the iPod will only work with iTunes and vice-versa. I think the Z5 is a really great alternative to the iPod with more options when it comes to either music purchase or subscription without sacrificing its looks, especially that it doesn't scratch as easily as a Nano. I actually got it the first day it came out and have had no problems with it. Battery life lasts over 30 hours and sound quality in my opinion is much better than an iPod. Best of all, I don't have to be an iPod zombie anymore! The iPod was cute when it first came out, but now with everyone having it, it gets a bit annoying.
I just bought the 301, and it plays awesome. I have not had it skip once, even when practically throwing it around. It is kinda hard on batteries, but not too bad. The layout is simple yet very effective. Like the other reviews said, it doesn't show the track and album name, but that's not a bad trade off for the price. I'm completely satisified with it. I researched about every mp3-cd player, and this one is the best. I had a Rio Volt SP90, and that thing was terrible. I used the upgrade they recommended on the comments on it, and it played worse than before. So that was promptly returned for this one. Good buy!
I've only had this for a couple days and haven't put it through all its paces yet, but in most respects it's a great player for the price, I won't go into the features since they are clear from the specs. What possibly doesn't pop out at you when you first glance at the specs, and which may turn you off to this product, is that it has no S-video in or out, nor does the built-in TV tuner recognize NTS stereo.Or to put it another way, when you record a tv program, you lose the stereo sound -- it is converted to mono. (No dolby 5.1 either BTW.) Lots of people will be so put off by this that they'll pass on the recorder. Turns out I can live with it as I mostly want to digitize old camcorder tapes from an camcorder that only recorded in mono and had no S-video or Firewire connections. For this kind of old fashioned equipement, the Lite-on 5115 worked fine; recording a great picture.When I buy an expensive HD TV setup in a couple years I'll no doubt buy a different and more expensive DVD recorder to go with it.
i bought this cd player for my brother. i just asked him how he'd review it & he answered, "it's righteous -- it works."
This item (which I bought over a dozen of) came in a very timely fashion and at a very competitive price. While the camera looks a lot like the Casios and the HPs and Kodaks of the world, the optics are remarkable. The same pic I have taken of birds at a feeder 15 yards away, suddenly was clear and printable. Its menus are clear and it has a TV mode for taking pics for lower resolutions like website ads.I am very happy with Nikon and Amazon for a great product and excellent delivery. I not only got the product WHEN I wanted but the content was fully all and more than was advertised. I am a happy customer.
I read the reviews and I wasn't disappointed. This is a high quality articulated wall mount. No problems installing and mounting my Toshiba Regza (where do they get these names?) 32 inch TV. It was the perfect answer to a perplexing problem. I would recommend this wall mount with out reservation! There were some reviews that worried over the screws - If these won't hold your 32" LCD TV - then the next best thing would be to reinforce the wall with steel posts and weld it on! The screws are just fine!
No issues, I bought it for someone else and it was easy to set up and use. He enjoys using it and its better than using the headset with mic.
I received my adapter in the mail a few days ago. I tried fitting the DVI end but couldn't get it to fit. After a few tries, I realized one pin hole was missing from the adapter, which bended the pin that couldn't go in. Very upset with the poorly contructed adapter which broke my DVI pin.
Good product, but note that there are 3 versions out there: no version (the original - "v0"), v2, and v4 (bundled w/ a wireless router). Don't know about the card in v4, but if you want WPA-PSK and AES (vs TKIP), then don't get v2. The WLAN Monitor program in v2 does NOT offer AES (tested and confirmed today by Linky Tech Support) for either W2000 or WXP. This is NOT (as Linksys wants to say) an MS problem - Linky's v2 driver is not ready to "offer" AES, just TKIP, as of 1/20/05. The v0 (original) card works in both OS's, providing you dl the latest drvr from Linky's website. I'm writng this 'cuz I just paid a LOT of dues trying to get the v2 to work in either of my laptops. Only v0 works >> AES. Made several calls to Linky cust support, and finally a Level 2 tech fessed up and admitted it -- not a consumer-friendly attitude. The v2 spec sheet flaunts WPA, AES, TKIP capability, but it's BS. Am now trying to locate another v0 card to complete my layout. Last note: no one seems to indicate on their website which version they're selling, so good luck!!
I have had the tripod head over a year and really liked it.I used it with my digital camera.Now that I have started using longer lenses with it have noticed that it is no longer rock steady when I release the grip. Especially a problem when I have it tilted when taking vertical shots with long lenses. I have tried tightening everything I could tighten with no apparent effect.If you want a great tripod head for use with a light camera this is the one to get. For people taking verticals or using longer lenses it just will not support the weight.
After many years of searching for the right bag, i took a chance with this one and have no regrets.To polish it up a bit, i took out my faithful sewing machine , and started stiching some inserts that i had from my bag collection that i obtained over the years,to customize the FX3 to exactly how i wanted it. Then i outfitted it with an all weather cover from one of the lowepro bags that fits the FX3 like a glove. Then to top it off, i used a tin of 3M scotch guard spray, to seal against moisture and stains.So now i have a camera bag, exactly as i like, and most of all it does not shout EXPENSIVE GEAR INSIDE
Bought this to set up windows fax to efax documents in my new part time career in Real Estate. Works well and sends the faxes.
I am loving this iPod...since getting it, i have over 1300 songs and not once an i having a problem with it. I told all my friends where i got it. Hopefully, they took my advice in buying it here.
Ordered this strap for my Nikon D5100 to replace the less than effective strap provided with the camera.The strap meets all expectations and was easy to install on the camera. Very sturdy and well made.
The battery only charged 58%, and discharged rapidly. When I tried to recharge but it wouldn't recharge. I sent it back to the company and I am awaiting to hear how they will resolve the problem. It's been a week.
The operating system for the media vault is a unique proprietary linux variation which only hp uses for this particular product, nothing else. The implications of this are as follows:Within two days of receiving this product, the filesystem of the hard drive became corrupt. What that means is that there was nothing wrong with the hardware, only the software. Unfortunately this software cannot be fixed. Hp's solution is to send you a new hard drive because the original hard drive was useless.If you have any data on the original hard drive, it is lost.You do not get any tools to rescue it, to restore it, to recover it. None. HP can't help you.The product comes with software to restore your own computer's hard drive but nothing to restore the harddrive of the media vault.Even more absurd, the media vault allows you to install a second hard drive. However if you put the original media vault hard drive into the second slot and then install a new hp hard drive into the first slot, the device still will not be able to read the data from the original drive.This product does not meet the reasonable expectations of its customers. It cannot do what computers have been able to do for twenty years, namely use rescue tools on disks, like fdisk for windows and fsck for linux. No tools work on the hp drives. And both windows and linux computers allow you to put a corrupted hard drive as a slave in your computer in order to read the data. You cannot do this with a media vault. You cannot even put the media vault hard drive in a linux computer to read the data. It won't work because of the proprietary nature of the operating system for the media vault.For the first time in using computers for twenty years, I have lost data. I am very upset at hp for the very short sighted design of this product. You are warned.
This is my second replacement APC battery for two different UPSs. They work as advertised and do the job. One note: The APC Powerchute software does not recognize that a new battery has been installed so it continues to prompt me to replace the battery, even though I just did. After calls to APC support, I figured out that I had to reinstall the software to start the clock over on the three year replacement alarm. That is annoying and a very easy thing to fix with an update patch. However, APC requires you to register your product and give them all your personal information before they give you any software updates. I have never had that problem with any other software / firmware updates.
I read mixed reviews on this product before purchasing, but I couldnt pass on the price. Router has worked fine for me and my laptop receives great reception anywhere in the house, and outside.The instructions include were a little vague but the linksys website proved to be the most useful for installing.
I own the LAVA GLO version of this item.I think this would be the perfect case / cover accessory for the majority of iPod owners who are interested in the following criteria:1) PROTECTION2) Screen protection, with completely unimpeded access to click wheel.3) Screen protection that STAYS PUT.4) *No* belt clip (the belt clip, as many others have confessed, is just way too fragile to put into use. I actually took it off the cover the minute I unpackaged the cover.)5) Sound design, with a very secure connector flap cover, teflon-footed completely transparent acrylic screen protector, non-slip attractive silicone case, and ventilation holes in the back.This case will repel all those nasty and irritating dust buggers that can wreak havoc laying down fine scratches all over the iPod!If you're buying an iPod today, *buy this case as well!*
I've had this camera for over a year now, have used it under varing conditions (cold, rain, dust) and it works perfectly. One of the best features of this camera is that you can save the small CDs in your library, and never have to worry about your computer crashing and losing all your valuable photos! I buy the read-only CDs (which are cheaper) and don't delete any photographs that I take.Granted, the camera is a bit heavier than the little ones that seem to be so popular, but not as heavy as you'd think.I use the camera to take photographs for various web sites that I host, and the quality of the photographs are amazingly good. Another plus is that no matter where you travel with it, if you can find a computer with a CD-ROM drive you can see the photographs. No need to travel with your camera's software and plugs... This way I can leave an electronic version of photographs with those I'm visiting, and still take them home.Simply a five star camera. I wouldn't trade it in for any other type.
After doing research on which screen protector would best suit my needs, I decided on this particular one due to the favorable reviews and reasonable price.It came in way too much packaging, but I appreciated the small touches that made me feel that this is a higher-end product. There was a lint-removing cloth, a small card to guide application, and of course, very clear and easy to understand instructions.I actually installed mine in a steamed-up bathroom to minimize dust contamination, but the fact that the adhesive on the protector is actually "renewable" with a little water made me feel a lot more relaxed if ever I messed up the application.It cuts down glare especially from natural daylight, is extremely resistant to scratches, and does not interfere with stylus sensistivity. And the fact that it is a perfect fit is a huge plus. I am completely satisfied with it and is a good investment to prolong the life of your PDA.
The product purchased work perfectly when hooked up. It takes a little longer than my last digital battery charger but it worked really good. I would recommand this product. Wasn't too happy with the delivery just a suggestion to the supplier/retailer please make sure all tracking information is available. I had a hard time finding out my digital battery shipping status because of this issue and had to email and call the supplier a number of times for results. But once I received the package it worked fine.
Wonder Woman here with my review of these Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cables.Things have been a little tight over here at the Hall of Justice, so back in February we had to sell off my golden lasso to cover the heating oil bill. Fortunately we had a little extra moo-lah this month due to Batman's downsizing and getting a hybrid (the batmobile was getting like 8 mpg). With the savings I was able replace the golden lasso with a pair of these cables. Not only do they force people to tell the truth just like my old lasso, but with these cables they tell the truth in perfect pitch - MUCH BETTER.
This value pack was free with purchase, otherwise I would of sent back. The tripod is not vary sturdy and the camera bag is a little small the lense cleaning kit is optional can be used with other this as well. If you are buying this item and are on a budget then it will work but other wise check out other items.
Barely pulls out any Air. No Temperature change at all. Equipment failed after 2 weeks. I would not recommend this product.
Not much else to say about this aesthetically nice looking case but that my Western Digital Element external 500GB hard drive fits very well. It's not a negative, but it's a little on the thick side, but I expected that - see photos I uploaded.
This is perhaps the best product of its kind in the market. It works right out of the box and does not require extensive wire hookups or kits. I use it in my bedroom with a plasma TV and it works really well. Since the receiver is very sensitive, you have to ensure that it is hidden from the plasma screen. However, it does not require a direct line of site with the remote control. So you can keep it under the cabinet or behind the plasma, and it works! The blue LED which acknowledges reception of the remote's signal helps in debugging any installation issues. I am extremely satisfied with the product.
I absolutely love the tiffen uv filters. not so much for the uv part but just the fact that it is a tiffen filter. I had the camera on a table and somebody knocked it off the table onto the concrete floor... the filter broke but the lens glass didn't even have a crack in it. All i had to do is blow off the glass fragments from the lens glass and it was ok to take pictures. Some of the components inside the lens were broken but thats why I had the kit lens on it and have a 2 year geek squad accidental waranty. I have since purchases a tiffen lens filter for each of my lenses just to be safe.
I had done a fair amount of research before buying this set. I decided upon an LCD because of the picture quality and that it also generated less heat than a plasma.I am very pleased with the quality of the images on the screen, and very surprised at the decent sound of the speakers that came with it. We have some HD channels and they look great. Actually regular TV looks good too.My main goal was to have this TV for DVDs. I have hooked up a spare DVD player, that I had only spent less than $50 on, to it just to see how things look. Wow! Also I have not used the HDMI connection, which I understand makes things even better. In fact, I am running the thin, inexpensive RCA cables that came with the DVD, and the cables supplied by my cable company for tv, and everything looks great.I'll do everything right before I hang it on the wall. I would expect things to look even better then.
First of all, I got this messenger based on two aspects: vertical style, and laptop protective capability. There are very few vertical-style laptop messenger bags, so this was a steal for the prince. On both aspects, it rocks, but there's a catch. It's actually better to get this one for a 14 or a 12 inch lappy. Mine's a DV6, 15.6 diagonally. It fits, I checked, but it only covers 4/5ths of the lappy, it doesn't account for the top. The flap does cover it, but it would be ludicrous to use it for that on a daily basis. Maybe if you REALLY need to.It's not all that spacious, but I do use it to carry my college binder, my envelope document bag, and my thinner books inside of the zip and main pockets. The front zippers are pretty convenient for miniscule items such as liquid erasers, glue, coins, flashdrives, and whatnot. Pen pockets are great for ease of access. The last thing this bag's good at is keeping a water bottle or foldable umbrella on the size mesh pocket. Convenient for any day of the week. If this was a messenger bag for a 17 incher, maybe I'd be a happier camper, but I love this bag anyway. Wish it were bigger, but hey - it's cool ^_^
I absolutely loved this case! I purchased it awhile ago and it fits my ipod 2nd generation perfectly. I love the baby blue color; it's much brighter and prettier than the pictures make it out to be. It's easy to slide your ipod in, and the case keeps it secure, but it's still easy to get the ipod out of the case. Great price too, if you purchase the baby blue one! (The price varies based on what color you choose.)This is a great case I and recommend it for all!
I was looking for headphones that completely cover the ears versus sitting on them and yet sounded great. These were more expensive than I wanted to spend but do both so well and are so comfortable when working out and listening to TV or music in bed, etc. that I would buy another set without question.
I got my girlfriends Win98 vintage desktop up and going onto a cable access and with a linksys wireless router with some mild confusion. The Win98 desktop could not program the wireless router, but the WinXP notebook, with its cable connected to the router programmed it properly, and then the wireless link to the notebook and the Win98 desktop works ok.Some persistance was necessary to sort that out, but I guess that par for the course when working with Windows.The Linksys LNE100TX 10/100 Card worked without a hitch, prior stuff notwithstanding....
Unit is slow to respond to channel changes. When it stopped responding, I was introduced to the ALMOST WORTHLESS WARRANTY. No service centers around the country. No exchange program, even while under warranty and with a credit card. Must be shipped to New Jersey, at customer expense. Customer risks improper packaging being blamed for additional damage. Samsung reps show no concern for customer at all - they seem to think their warranty service policy is OK. After faxing copy of invoice 6 days ago, still no address for return. WILL NEVER, NEVER BUY ANOTHER SAMSUNG PRODUCT.
I'm a long time user of "natural" keyboards, starting with one of the first by Microsoft a decade ago. Until now I've stayed with MS keyboards but the recent ones have been troubling: short life span and quirks with wireless units (interference in fact with MS wireless mice) being the most notable. After reading the mostly positive reviews for this unit I decided to get one.The keyboard is light but despite that has a very solid, sturdy feel. The keys are easy to press but have a just a bit of resistance so you're less likely to get incorrect keys if you're off just a bit in your typing. Initially I didn't like the split space bar design but after using it for a while it hasn't been an issue.The only minor negative (which I didn't take stars off for) is the navigation keypad layout - it's definitely strange coming from the MS (and others) traditional design of 3 arrow keys in a row with the up arrow above. The other navigation keys are similarly out of order with other keyboards I've used making it a bit frustrating when I hit the wrong keys by habit. I'm sure I'll adjust and the rest of the keyboard feel is worth it in my opinion.Installation was a snap - just plug it into to an open USB port, wait a minute for Windows (7 in my case) to detect and install the driver automatically, and voila. All of the special "feature" keys at the top worked flawlessly with no additional installs.
I tried an adapter that claimed to be for the 5100 from Ebay, and it didn't work. Then I found this one and it has the correct plug that is an exact match to the original adapter that came with the 5100.If you're looking for an adapter for the Acer Aspire 5100, this is the one!!
Works as well as any other HDMI cable I own, at a tenth of the cost! I can't see any reason to buy the expensive ones.
The product came on time and way faster than expected. The product is working perfectly and is very convenient to use compared to buying multiple batteries a month.
I bought this product thinking I would be entering some cool new era of personal computer security. I was wrong. Instead of security, I ended up with a product not really designed for anything other than logging into windows. Oh it has other software features, though non of them are worth mention. The password manager is the silliest and most misleading part of this package. Suffice it to say that it is easier to type in your email address and password than it is to try to log in via the Eikon. See, you cannot visit a website to login and use your Eikon. Instead youre supposed to scan your finger, then choose the website from a list of stored sites. Now if the Eikon actually read your scan each time and reacted as advertised, then this might not be so annoying. However, the item does not work as advertised and often you will find yourself running your finger over the scanner 3-4 times before it even responds. A momumental waste of my hard earned money.
I bought this camera for the 10x Optical zoom mainly...because finding a camera with that kind of power without sacrificing quality (as in the older Sony Mavicas) was hard to do. After playing with it for some time and taking snapshots, it's an absolutely terrific buy. I would recommend it over the C-720 as well.Optical zoom aside, and I won't even go into digital zoom because it just kills your quality, this piece takes great pictures. In the program mode, ASA speed can be adjusted to help in photos with speed or low-light situations. The flash is good for fill or brightness. It also has a spot for adding on your own flash if needed. I've had success with both.The original Olympus lithium batteries its packaged with last ages too. It operates on 4 AA batteries, so keeping spares is no trouble and easy to find if you're caught out without some. The LCD on the back of the camera is large enough to view your images with, and it's programmed with automatic portrait, landscape, and sports settings, as well as the programmable mode.The only thing negative I can say about this camera is the strap and lens cap. The string for the cap was not big enough to go around the barrel of the lens, and the strap only attaches to one side of the camera. When I put a camera around my neck, I like for it to hang horizontal, not vertical as this one does.With the 2.1 megapixel rate, I'm still able to take beautiful 8x10 shots. My first camera was a 4.1 megapixel camera and I realized very quickly I would seldom need that kind of resolution. I take a lot of sports photos of youth teams, as well as candids and some portraits of people for a newspaper. Some of it is web work, some is print. Not yet have I had a need for anything over 2.1 (or 8x10 print size).The C-700 is being discontinued because of the newer C-720. If you shop around, you can find this one on sale at your local computer or photo store. I did!
For the money, these are a very good buy. They are very comfortable with a good range of adjustments for ear cup angle as well as headband height. I typically wear them for several hours at a time and after a few minutes I don't even notice them on my head. The earcups are deep and large enough so that nothing actually touches my ears. The earcups also do a good job of blocking external sounds as well as minimizing sound escaping from them. The sound quality, in my opinion, is also very good. They compare very well to a much more expensive Koss headset (now expired) that I have used for years. The only minor change I would make to them would be a single cord to one earpiece instead of the Y connection to both earpieces. The cord length of 10' is very generous. All in all, I am very pleased with the overall performance of this headset.
i just purchased a panasonic lcd tv model TC-26LX70.the mount worked great the mounting plate did fit my tv without drilling or making a new plate like some of the reviews. smooth operation and easy to install. matter of fact i had more trouble fishing the cable through the wall than installing this mount. i would highly recommed this mount.
I'm still amazed that this fixed my problem. I cursed out the tivo people for even suggesting it. But, those geeks were right. No more skipping or pauses and now I can enjoy my regularly scheduled programming. Thanks 16db whatever attenuator something or other!
Installation was very easy, connected to wireless router without an issues, and connection has been uninterrupted since it was installed several weeks ago.
This is a great product if you need to reproduce legal data. We record sermens from our church to give to people who miss church or just want a copy to listen to it again. These DVDs are of high quality and a great price. I highly recommend them.
5 stars if I hadn't called tech support.I bought a Netgear WGPS606 which had poor documentation, took the phone tech over 1 hour to get it working, and it still kept crashing until I returned it to Staples, which doesn't offer refunds more than 2 weeks after sale, even for substandard product.D-Link doc says link it to your network. Linking to my PC didn't work. Free phone call to tech support: link it to the router. Then it automatically drops an icon to "My Network Places" which takes you to the web setup pages. Doc implies the device practically configures itself at this step. I can't confirm nor deny this since the phone tech helped me set the IP addresses, etc. but the web setup pages are simple and intuitive which is good since they are not described in detail in the doc.Next, plug the printer USB cable into the device, a quick setup app runs automatically and you're good to go! No going into Printer / Properties to select virtual ports, etc. The sound of the printer cranking while I'm in another room with the laptop is sweet music.
We used this to replace a failed auto video scanner for outside cameras around our home. When the motion alarm goes off we can see what caused it without ever getting close to a window. Works good even with the infrared cameras.
this was the wosrt item ever sold as used it probley came out of a dumpster. broken badly packed. and internal rust.bad business I would never sell any thing this itemto any one. bad bad.
I bought this after reading the mostly good reviews and have decided that I must have gotten a lemon. This system had HORRIBLE sound! If I had bought the CTA speakers that were under $10 I would have expected them to sound scratchy and tinny. This system is not worth the $$$.
I've been waiting for Amazon to sell these speakers for a while so I could put in my two cents and tell everyone how great they are, so here goes.In a word, these speakers rock. Quite literally. At 400 watts total, you can expect to fill even a large, family-sized room with sound. The ProMedia are made for your computer, but you can easily hook them up to a receiver or TV, as long as either accepts standard mini-jacks.Each satellite has an output of 60 watts, and the sub comes in at 160 watts. I've never had to turn the volume up more than halfway, and the separate knob for subwoofer volume has never gone more than a quarter of the way up (its recommended position), except to impress friends.The speakers come packaged quite ingenuously in a large cardboard box; the four satellites are packed in plastic bags and styrofoam, and underneath them is the woofer. I've kept the box and packaging, since I go to school away from home and need to transport them twice a year. It is very easy to pack and unpack the speakers and cords.Setup is relatively simple. The speakers attach to the back of the subwoofer via clamps, and the wires are colored differently so you know which ones to hook up where. One satellite has a "monitor" attached to it; this is simply the control panel that has the subwoofer, surround, and master volume knobs on it. The woofer knob is a nice feature, since you can adjust bass easily--the only complaint I have about this system is that the bass can actually be overpowering at times, and it is often necessary to turn it down. The surround knob lets you adjust how much output goes to the rear speakers, making it easy to adjust the "sweet spot" for your system. The manual tells you to adjust until you hear equal output from both front and rear speakers, but it depends on your setup.Also included on the monitor are two input jacks for headphones and a portable MP3 or audio device. I've never used the portable MP3 device jack, but the headphone jack comes in handy. The only strange thing is that when you plug your headphones in, the speakers still play sound, but at a lower volume.Overall, I got the speakers up and running in about half an hour. They plug into your soundcard with two inputs, one for front and rear. If you're using an SBLive!, make sure you have "digital sound only" turned off, or only two of your speakers will output sound. Alas, the 4.1s are not digital speakers, but it hardly makes a difference.I've had these speakers for about a year now, and they have been well worth the [money]I spent on them when they first came out. I've tried them with music, games, and movies, and I would have to say that they are best for games and music, in that order. For movies, a center channel really helps with dialogue and other things, but the 4.1s actually do a good job of "simulating" a center channel. If you place them just right on either side of your monitor, it seems like sound is coming from the center. For music, I find that the bass really helps make a lot of songs sound better. The satellites have a very rich, full range of sound. The highs aren't tinny at all, but the lows sometimes have too much bass. Again, the amount of bass can be adjusted, but sometimes it is just too much for certain songs. Games absolutely rock on this system. I've tried Counter Strike and Unreal Tournament, among others, and for EAX games, the surround sound is pretty amazing (it isn't too shabby for movies either).In short, if you're looking for a very powerful set of speakers for your computer at an affordable price, there is no better choice than the Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 . I would recommend going with either the 5.1 system or another home theater system if you're interested primarily in watching movies on your computer, but for games and music you're not gonna get much better than this.
I have had these headphones about a year or so and up until a couple of weeks ago they were perfect. Excellent sound quality, very crisp, clear, and not to mention LOUD. When I crank my MP3 player up to the max with these plugged in anyone near me can clearly hear what I am listening to.One thing that I saw other reviewers mention is the comfortability. Personally, I find these extremly comfortable and they don't slide around a bit. But like the other reviewer said, nobody has the exact same ears, so comfort is an entirly personal thing with these.Probably one of the best things about these headphones is that they fold up into a nice little ball, and when the cord is wrapped around the two little plastic hoops, they store away easily and stay folded until you need them again. But, despite the praise, I only gave these headphones 4 out of 5 for the following two reasons.1) The high and low sounds are as clear as day, but the middle sounds seem to blur together ever so slighty. Though not enough to be even the slightest of bothers, it's just a little thing that you will notice when you put these on the first time. But after a while you get used to it and it sounds just fine.2) The wire on my pair seems to be getting damaged. After a year of use, a couple weeks ago I noticed that the sound was dropping all bass. I found the cause for this was that when the wire enters the headphone itself, the cord is slightly loose. Though the problem can be solved by adjusting the wire a littble bit, it is still an annoying little thing about these headphones.Overall, if you are looking for a pair of headphones, and your budget is about $20, then I would definatly pick these up. But if you happen to have more money available, I'd suggest you search around a bit.
I just purchsed this sub as part of the PRIMUSHCSCH Home Theater Pack of speakers. Look at (professional) reviews of the Infinity Primus speakers and you'll see these speakers were created for musicality first, although home theater sounds great, too. I first and foremost want a system that sounds tight and clear playing at all registers. I love the timbre of an upright bass more than the shaking of the floor in a movie explosion, and this sub is phenomenal at both. This system delivers in all respects. It includes 4 Primus 140 bookshelf/sattelites and one center speaker as well as the sub. This package without the sub sells around $300, but look for the one with sub included and you will be blown away by the sound and the price.
These headphones sound great! The only downsides are if you have a big head, I can see how hey will be tight. I don't so it's not a problem for me. Also, after extended amount of time wearing them, they seem to ache a bit on the ears. I use them for DJing, so neither of these are a problem for me. I love that they don't just drown out everything with bass and you can hear the highs and lows very crisp. Also, they are great for the amount of money you can get them for.
I bought this after reading many articles and reviews about it. It seemed like exactly what I needed. I like the screw on cover as opposed to the normal snap on ones making it harder to lose the cover or the drive itself. The problem with the one I got is that I accidentally dropped in on the floor about 2 weeks after I got it and now the drive is permanently damaged. I cannot access the drive no matter what pc I try it on, even after formatting. I would think that something that is waterproof, fireproof and bulletproof could survive a 3ft drop to a tiled floor. Guess I was wrong. Now it's just a cool looking paperweight. Also be wary, I noticed a few sellers are offering this drive for $60+ which is twice the normal price.
simple to setup, performs well, range about 50 feet for a strong signal. Only issue was interference with wireless 2.4 GH home phone, had to move router to channnel 11( with Linksys help, efficient), find channel on phone that didn't interfere, fine since
I didn't expect it's quality until I recieved this lenspen. It's easy to use and effectively remove the dust and finger print on the lens, and it's cheaper than other lens pen with similar quality.
I bought the "regular" Linksys wireless router (wrk54g) 14 months ago for my laptop at home (a three story townhouse). I had no problems getting a signal anywhere in the house.Well, last month I decided to make my desktop computer wireless and bought a Linksys PCI card to make the connection. The big problem I ran into was that the desktop is 3 floors away from the router, and I can't really move either. So my connection to the internet kept disconnecting because the antenna of the PCI card does not have a clear path to the router (the desk housing the computer is facing the other way). Linksys phone support tried to help me get a stronger signal, but told me that I'd either have to move the old router closer, or get the router with speedbooster and the usb adapter.The setup is a pain in the ___, hence 4 stars instead of 5. If you have to call Linksys phone support, pull up a chair and a tv -- it's going to be a while till they get someone in India to talk to you. They are pretty helpful once you get through, but I had to call back a few times and twice I waited over 40 minutes.Anyway... the reasons this kit with speedbooster and usb adapter is better is simply the usb adapter can connect to any usb port by a cord and then face the device w/antenna anywhere you want, allowing for a clear shot to the router.Yes, I believe the speedbooster helps with speed -- slightly, it's kinda hard to tell, but at times I can.Probably the biggest surprise though (and biggest plus) is that I don't get interference from the mircowave like I did with the old Linksys router. Both run on a 2.4ghz frequency, so I don't know why. Everytime I would run the mirowave before, my laptop would not connect unless I was almost two rooms away from it. With the new router, I sit at the table (5 feet away) without a problem.Here are a couple of tips for anyone setting this kit up:1. Turn off firewalls/security systems during set up.2. Insert installation cd for router.3. Connect router.4. Insert installation cd for usb adapter.5. Connect usb adapter.Hopefully, you're now connected to the internet.EXTRA TIPS TO ENHANCE YOUR SPEED/CONNECTION:6. Click on a browser ie: foxfire or explorer.7. Type the following into the address bar (without www): 192.168.1.18. This should open up a box asking for username and password for the Linksys program within your computer.9. Don't enter anything into username. The password is: admin10. The Linksys page should now be open. Click on the "Wireless" tab at the top of the page.11. Make your wireless network mode: G-only (unless you are also running B freq, which is not used much with today's gadgets) - this will make the router faster.12. Next box, change the name of the wireless network to whatever. If you leave it Linksys, there is a chance you could pick up another nearby wireless signal, causing a conflict within your computer -- your signal could drop and reconnect over and over.13. Change the wireless channel from 6 to 11. Channel 11 is a strongest channel giving you the best connection.That's it -- and you thought I'd never shut up.Good luck.
we have owned several kodak cameras prior to this that cost more than twice the price and this one has more capability and is smaller and lighter. Don't get me wrong we love our Kodaks but to go from 3mp to 5mp for much less money it was a great buy
I've had a Texas Instruments Win/4 laser printer for well over 10 years--it's mechanical parts are exactly the same as the Xerox P8 printer; it also uses the same drivers and probably similar software.This has been a very dependable laser printer, the toner goes a long way, and I see no reason to buy a new laser printer until I can buy color lasers at B&W; prices. I'm glad Amazon carries these hard-to-find toner cartridges.Update: Unfortunately, ever since I upgraded to Windows XP (and bought a laptop with Vista,) the printers that use these cartridges have become obsolete. Mine was a little slow, but it still worked great after more than a decade, and it was still on the original OPC drum.RIP TI Win/4, Xerox P8 and whatever Sanyo copier engine these printers were based on. It was a good ride for a $89 laser printer.The good news is that my new Brother laser printer is blazingly fast, inexpensive and connects directly to my network. Life marches on!
I will not repeat what other reviews have stated already, all the reviews below are pretty much correct with this camera being a high quality and easy to use etc etc.The only issue is focusing on a small target such as a name brand logo inside a Rolex watch. It is HARD even in Manual mode (and I actually have alot of digital camera experience). Forget trying to focus in AUTO mode, it won't happen.. at least not without alot of tinkering and stress.If you need to take alot of close up pictures of small detailed items (jewelery, insects, etc.) then I recommend buying a digital SLR camera, Nikon D50 is a good one! This Fuji you are looking at here is perfect for taking pictures of normal things like people, cars, buildings, sites, etc.
First off- APPLE PRODUCTS RULE! And there is no denying it, either!Our Computers have been APPLE all the way and after using PC's at school- PC's SUCK! PC's freeze and get viruses ALL the time! And the software belongs at NASA it's so confusing!iPod Rule!No Screen-No ProblemIf you need a screen to tell you who the artist is or what it's called than you shouldn't have an iPod-in any form!!
After using Microsoft ergonomic split keyboards for the last 15 years, I was searching for a new split keyboard for my new Vista system. Since there aren't so many split keyboards to choose from, I decided to give Logitech a try, even though I did not really want a cordless keyboard or mouse.Unfortunately, I had to return this set after only 12 days of light use.I had no problems installing the devices. I plugged them in, placed the receiver between my monitor and keyboard, and started the computer. Windows recognized the keyboard and mouse right away, and both worked fine without the need of installing any of the Logitech drivers/software on my Vista Home Premium system (except some of the special functions, of course).The keyboard was wonderful. Great positioning of the keys, great feedback with just enough softness and resistance, great overall size, and it never missed a keystroke. I was able to touch-type faster than ever on this keyboard from day one. I would have given 5 stars to the keyboard alone, and wish it was an option to purchase it without the mouse. I also wish it was available as a corded device instead of just wireless. I still mourn this keyboard, as I really loved it.The mouse was another story... The shape was perfect for my hand, but that's about it. Having never used a wireless mouse before, I could definitely tell there was a tiny bit of lag in reacting to my hand movements, especially after the mouse hadn't been used for a while. This wasn't too much of a problem though -- I thought I'd get used to it. What I did have a problem with is that the mouse cursor was not moving quite as accurately as I was used to, particularly when precise slow movements were needed (as when trying to resize a window, or drawing). Still, I thought I'd get used to it...Less than two days after using this mouse, it turned itself off. I tried to turn it back on several times, but the LED at the bottom wouldn't light back up. I thought, okay, the batteries that came with the set must have been old and they're dead already. So I placed new batteries in the mouse and it turned back on right away.The very next day, the same thing happened again! The mouse turned itself off! Now, surely, it wasn't a battery problem, as I had just changed them the day before. I tried several times to turn the mouse back on to no avail... I went to search for new batteries and, when I came back a few moments later, the mouse did turn back on with the same batteries still in. Okaaaay...The mouse worked for another 9 days with no further weirdnesses, up until one day, I turned my computer on, and the mouse was basically dead. The cursor wouldn't move, the buttons wouldn't work... I tried to turn it back on: nothing (the green LED at the bottom again wouldn't stay lit, as if the batteries were dead). I tried restarting my computer, unplugging/replugging it, changing the batteries again, reconnecting with the receiver: absolutely nothing worked, the mouse would not turn back on at all.I loved the keyboard so much, I considred keeping the set for the keyboard alone but, having paid $99 for it, I thought it was a bit much for just a keyboard that may follow the mouse's fate sooner or later. So I returned the set to the store and bought a corded Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 (not quite as good as this Logitech -- see my review) and a corded Logitech MX400 laser mouse (so far so good).So my review is split (no pun intended): 5 stars for the keyboard, and 0 for the mouse, so I averaged it to 3 stars. I'll probably never buy another wireless device in the future, as they're not quite as responsive and reliable as their corded counterparts in my opinion (and no need to worry about changing batteries all the time).
Great Comfort was brought down by the bass boost module in the audio cord. When the module slides off of a surface it falls and pulls on the headphones briefly. My units quit producing sound from the right side 4 weeks after getting them. Skullcandy has a great warranty so not terribly upset but I am inconvenienced.I am receiving a new pair from Skullcandy, so I take the malfunction as an anomaly. The bass boost is truly a boost, also note that it is not just butting to boost but you can moderate the level of boost.
We actually got these speakers free after rebate from circuit city last year. We bought 2 sets, one for my parents house and one for mine. At my parents house in the middle of the night a loud hissing sound was coming from the speakers. We figured out that if you leave them on for more the 20 minutes, they just start making noises.The set we have at my house is not much better. At least we dont have that loud noise, but we did have to tape the 'on' button down on the remote.Personally, I think these are junk. don't waste your time.
I have owned the Toshiba 42 inch REGZA 4 since April 1, 2008. It has performed well and I am pleased with the performance so far.Norman T Stowers
This is much better than wearing the little wrist strap or holding in your pocket.
CD Player doesn't work.Radio has awful reception.Sound is "Tinny".Didn't seem to work with batteries, must remain plugged in.Aux In works, but volume is super low. Need to crank it up to hear anything. God help you if you then switch to radio afterwards without first lowering the volume.Does a good job with the iPod, but again the sound itself is "Tinny".I highly recommend against this product, and will never purchase another product by this manufacturer.
This is pretty loud given how small, compact, and portable the speakers are. My daughter LOVES to listen to her ipod on this--I just have to make sure she doesn't blast the music!
I'm not an iPod fan.... prefer Microsoft products. And this is a great product. Easy to use software - pictures & video is crystal clear; great sound.
Successfully using with a Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P motherboard. Has a tab to be sure it installs the correct way.
The batteries arrived in good condition. I have used these batteries before and they are wonderful. They last and recharge well. Kodak batteries last longer than non-rechargeable. I have spent MANY dollars on Energizer Lithium batteries. They just don't last as long as the Kodak rechargeable. I think that is because the cameras use 3.7 V vs 3.0 Volts (2 @ 1.5 volt batteries).I will continue to use this company to get my batteries. They arrived quickly and the batteries do the job any photographer desires - POWER! Power you can always count on.
I purchased this card from another website for 20 dollars and for 20 dollars it's a pretty good deal. Other reviewers will complain it uses older technology which is true but what matters is the sound quality and the sound quality for the price is far superior to the onboard motherboard sound, for example I have the newer onboard sound chip, Realtek ALC888B and this is by far better. Music is substantailly improved, movies have a surrounded sound impression and games I can hear significantly more sounds.Also another benefit is that onboard sound constantly uses the CPU which means your wasting more power as the cpu is more power intensive than a soundcard and this will signficantly quiet your computer if you have a loud processor fan like I do. However there is one very annoying feature about this card that makes no sense, it has touted features like X-fi crystlizer and Eax but it doesn't have bass/treble controls!!! Well overall it's a great replacement for the onboard audio.
Tried using this to connect my PC to my TV, did not work at all. The best I got was a black screen and static noise. Other HDMI cables do work so I'm sure the cable is the issue. At least it was cheap and amazon offers free returns so props for them.
Initially I loved this item. But as time went on the love faded, really fast. After a few months the battery life became less and less. I initially purchsed this to record my lectures, and it did a fantastic job, for a while. Then after a year of having it the internal flash stopped working. This made it completely inoperable because I wasn't able to access the various functions. I called Samsung customer service and they were not helpful at all. This is the last Samsung item I will ever buy. I didn't want to give this thing one star, if I could I would give it negative stars for wasting my time and hard earned money.
I recently developed a rather urgent need for a PCI Ethernet Card. After upgrading my old computer from Windows 98 to Windows XP, I discovered that the PC's old SMC ISA network adapter would not work under Windows XP. (Should have listened to the XP Compatibility Wizard!)Based on price and reputation, I took a chance on the Netgear FA311 TX 10/100 Ethernet Card. I was nervous about installing it, based on some of the reviews below. But it seemed most of the complaints related to online gaming. My networking needs are not quite as demanding - browsing, email, Web design, a little Internet chess. So, I crossed my fingers and installed the Netgear into one of the available PCI slots. Both the hardware and software installations were a breeze. The FA311 worked right away, getting an IP address via DHCP from my DSL router. It's kept working ever since - in fact, I can't say much about it, since it works so well. Shouldn't all Plug and Play devices be so invisible?Users with special networking requirements might want to continue researching this and other cards. But for the average home user, the Netgear FA311 TX 10/100 Ethernet Card is a solid performer at a great price.
This WAP is fast and easy to set up. Works like a charm with my router. No problems. Perfect for those who already have a Linksys router.
Rugged outdoor use ?? I don't think so. The first day, both belt clips broke! Replacement isn't an option because the...plastic that is poorly designed will break again. Five mile range ? The radios that I purchased won't transmit over a 1.5 mile range. Finally, be prepared to send lots of money to the FCC. I would not recommend purchasing this item.
Very good product, works very well with my Canon T1I, easy to work and use. Fast shipment in as stated.
This is by far the worst printer I've ever owned. I've had it just over a year, and have had no end of problems with it, beginning with the first time I set it up and one of the Canon print cartridges that came with it (Magenta) was not recognized. It was downhill from there. The printer is big, ugly and clumsy. The ink does not last long. I only need occasional printing, and my ink cartridges seem to always need to be replaced. Even when the cartridges are new, the print quality sucks, with white lines going through, faint colors, poor color matching. The latest thing, which spurred me to write this review, is after replacing the black ink for the umpteenth time in a year (and I probably don't print more than 5 pages a week), I can't get it to print black. After numerous Nozzle Tests, cleaning and deep cleaning, the online help says the printer heads may need replacing. Really, you'd think in this day and age, Canon of all people would know how to make a printer, but this thing is a lemon. I bought it because it had good reviews, but seriously, go elsewhere for your printing needs. My $99 Epson ink jet lasted for 8 years and continued to work well, wish I'd kept it.
This basically just plain works! You plug in the battery, read the 2 minutes worth of directions, first time, it works. What more could you ask for, no programming of a 'new' remote. Just use your existing one!I wish it came with two senders, but I am going to get another sender for my dvd remote.
If you have a good sound system, an appropriately sized house or apartment, and can either overlook the annoying 'on/off' pop or afford the slight uptick in your electric bill from leaving it on all the time, it's a great subwoofer.
I bought this for powering a laptop while on the road since it was cheaper than an OEM 12v power supply. It has worked without a hiccup for 20+ hours at this point with no odd smells obvious power fluctuations or problems. Honestly the fan noise isn't a problem.
Gold tip, very good quality and durable cable. Used for connecting DVI-D (digital signal only) devices to HDMI devices. Worked just fine.
These have to be the worst speakers created. I expected a lot more from Sony, but I guess everyone is allowed to make a mistake. The only thing these are good for is to watch a movie on your computer if your laptop speakers are not that loud for dialogue, other than that I use my laptop speakers to listen to music.
I think this case is a very good product for the money. It has extra room in it for your accesories and is well paded. If your looking for a case that is funtional and well made ths is it. Sam Mi.
Been using my x-mas present for a week now. Totally hated these things from the start but said I'd give them a week. In that time I've come to love these things for the awesome sound they give to vocals.Played Alison Krauss through them and it's like heaven, crisp, clean, the breathy raspy quality of her voice detail shines through. I'd only recommend these for acoustic guitar type recordings, vocals, spoken work (books on tape). There's a great spacial quality, like the headphones are further away from your ears than they really are. Very dynamic.However, there is ABSOLUTELY NO BASS. Sounds like plastic-like thuds that don't really amount to anything. There is no depth. It's like the person singing is right there in the same room as you, it's that clear. But it's like the person with the drums is in the next room with the door closed. What's up with that? Bizzare that headphones could be so bi-polar. I would not recommend buying these to anyone. Since I can't take them back, I'll reserve them for listening to Alison.Buy at your own risk.
Good charger, very fast, batteries holds for a long time. I previously purchased a charger from an unknown firm and it was a waste of money. charger worth any penny.
Tried and worked with Panasonic FZ7S. Will let you know the Battery life soon.
I decided to research the TeleZapper and what it was about and read some of the reviews on here. Well I wanted to save myself some money so I decided to dowload the SIT tone onto my answering machine from the web. Well IT DIDN't WORK!! I still got telemarketing calls... over 8 a day!I bought the TeleZapper and now I don't get 1! Thank you to whoever decided to create this little gadget. Don't waste your time on the net downloading an SIT tone. Go for the TELEZAPPER IT WORKS and its worth every penny! Take it from someone who's always trying to save a buck.
I bought the Altec Lansing 4100 speakers for christmas this year and have loved them ever since. The 4 satilte spekers are small and powerful and fill my room with sond. The subwoffer is extremly powerful and shakes the house when on half power. I love the speaker, but my parents and neighbors don't. They were easy to set up too. Each speaker has a color coded wire that matches with the plugs on the back of th sub so it is very easy to put together. Please note that the gaming mode will not work unless you have a gaming sound card. But you can get use out of all four speakers if you use stereox2 mode.
I bought this camera online and didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised when it came and I had an opportunity to check it out.It is a bit on the chunky side, but that is good for someone like me who is careful. The viewing screen is a bit on the small side, but the display is crystal clear, and easy on the eyes. It couldn't be easier to use, either. Without looking at the manual I was able to insert a new memory card, new batteries, and both view the pictures already in the internal memory (which is generous, by the way), and take a picture of my son. It must have excellent anti-shake technology because my hands were not that steady when taking the picture, and it still came out perfect. The menu is easy to navigate, and although there are limited options to choose from for taking pictures, the ones that count are all on the dial.The only negative is that you need to open the battery compartment to insert the memory card. Inserting the card couldn't be easier, and Olympus took the pains to diagram how the card it to be inserted. But for the fact that it is in the battery compartment, you need to be careful not to have the batteries fall out. But that is the only negative I can see, and that is a slight one.I have not checked out the video feature, but that is not why I bought the camera. This is a gift for my daughter, and I was concerned that it be a quality camera with ease of use. That it is.I have had an opportunity to compare this camera with a Nikon Coolpix 4600 and the Olympus wins hands down. Pictures are more vivid, even through the Nikon has several color options, including vivid, and the turnaround from taking a flash picture indoors is amazing - the Nikon requires several seconds while it writes to memory, where as the Olympus is almost instant. Amazing camera!
I've used many cheap head phones in the past and these blow them all away. I really liked the way they go around your ears and cancel almost any outside noise. I also like that they keep my ears warm, so that will be useful come winter. I can't recommend these enough, if the price is a bit steep I can only say that they are worth it. The build quality is amazing and I can tell that it will last for years.
I got used. Was worn out to much at the power plug so it went off everytime you touched the cord. Get a new one,, The "jungle" people ripped me off when I returned it. Don't buy from them in case there is a problem. They will steal your money
I don't know why i didn't get a tv like this a year or two ago. It's one of the better purchases i've made in my entire life. got it here at amazon for 1200 bucks, no tax, no shipping charge, and it came within a week in pristine condition. toshiba's a reliable manufacturer and the tv looks so stunning it's unreal. i compared it to the others at a local best buy and i thought it looked just as good as the samsungs & sony ones... and it would've cost like 1800 bucks there (before black friday sales i guess).no one ever answered me w/the "what's the 1080p, 1080i" etc, etc questions, but here's what i have figured out:when i watch a random regular channel, it doesn't look any different, cause it only comes in at like 480, but when i put it on a hbo hd channel or a sporting event, the top it says "1080i" everytime (and it looks STUNNING!!) -- and when i play my xbox 360, all the games come in in 1080p (p for progressive) and they look better than ANYTHING!!!i love it. wouldn't do anything differently.
One of my most favorite manufactures is Phillips. Their quality if consistent and I enjoy using it. Rarely ever do I have a bad disc. Highly recommend, not only for the quality, but for the savings. Great Value!!!! Quick Ship.
This bag is great and exactly as i expected. it has cushioned separators between your laptop and anything else. there is a slot for a phone or external hard drive. and pen and card spots. it also has a pocket on the back of the bag that i was really hoping was there. the color is exactly like the picture and the flap is the leather part. the only flaw is that when the flap is closed, the left and right of the bag is sticking out uncovered by the flap. this means if it is raining, the water could get through the sides and into the bag. a pretty big flaw i think. other then that this is a great bag, and ill be keeping it.
It works! and for the price you can't beat it. Easy to pug in the jack. Buy one you'll like it.
I decided to get rid of cable TV so I needed an antenna. I had a 30 year old pair of rabbit ears sitting in a box so I hooked those up thinking they would just bring in a handful of channels until I could get a real antenna. Well, to my surprise, I received about 30 channels! That being the case, I thought FOR SURE that one of the newer types of antennas out there would bring in even more channels. I tried many different kinds...the flat ones, the butterfly ones, the radio controlled ones. I tried them all with AND without amplifiers. Not one of them performed as well and brought in as many channels as the basic rabbit ears did! I needed a new pair though because the original ones were broken on one side. I decided to stop fooling around and just get the most basic/cost effective pair I could find online. These were them...and they work GREAT. That being said, no indoor antenna will work as well as an outdoor antenna. These are not perfect, but they still work better than anything else I've tried. They bring in all of the channels, but sometimes I have to reposition them to get a clear picture. I AM using an amplifier with them. By the way, I live about 37 miles from a large city. I am in a flat area with a lot of trees. This antenna has picked up all of the major channels as well as a few I didn't know about and a couple from a nearby city! I suggest if you're in the market for an indoor tv antenna, you start with something like this...it will save you a lot of time and trouble.
I bought two of these HDMI cables because I needed them quickly for the setup of my new HDTV. Compared them with $50 cables and was unable to tell a difference. Highly recommended. Note that the connectors a bit more bulky than on other cables (about 1/2 inch thick), i.e. you may run into space problems if you have a piece of equipment with very tightly spaced HDMI jacks.
You can't go wrong with a HTIB that packs 1000W for less than $600. The sound is incredibly good, it enhances your entire movie experience. Combined with a big screen TV and you're good to go! This is way cheaper than the $1000 model that Samsung plans to roll out this year and looks way better.Cons:It came with standard RCA cables. Without HDMI or component cables, you're movies will be cut to fullscreen. Other than that, I have no complaints so far. Hope this helps
My first unit went bad after a few uses but I contacted the seller and they swapped it out very quickly. What's to say other than it works pretty well. I use it on my jet ski primarily for curiosity uses, "I wonder how deep it is here"? It shows what are supposedly fish at various depths and is a great design. Fishermen may want something bigger but for the casual user it works well.
Great product! I will never go back to VHS. This unit has the AC3 5.1 Digital Sound Decoder built right in, in case your stereo does not have the decoder built in it.
This one works with Cisco 3750's as advertised. It works with our legacy Nortel switches as well. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star is that I have not tried it on all our Cisco equipment but don't expect any issues. Works with cut and paste as well as updating firmware on Nortel and Cisco using IBM/Lenovo laptops... No issues - and shipping was fast (as usual from Amazon - Thanks)H.Update 12-11-2010 - This is the one you want - It works with Win7 just fine.Seamless on Cisco, Nortel etc...
I got this to connect my ipod to my car stereo. It works well...no static. It's long, but they all are. Just wrap it and roll.
First of all, the reason we bought this is because, in general, percolators make great tasting coffee. They can turn even the worst quality beans into a good cup of coffee. Initially, the Presto lived up to our expectations. And after doing the following, it is once again making great cups of coffee.Tip #1 - Grind your coffee using the appropriate setting.After some usage, we would at times get a mouthful of grinds. We realized it was important to use the percolator setting on the coffee grinder at the supermarket. Since then, an occasional coffee grind finds its way into our cup.Tip #2 - Clean the filter basket with a brush.Despite cleaning the pot before each usage, the coffee was gradually getting weaker each day. We then realized that the holes in the bottom of the filter basket were clogged. We could not unclog them using a sponge so I started poking each one individually with a toothpick before deciding there was no way we would have the time or patience to do it every day. So, we tried a brush with plastic bristles and, within seconds, the basket was completely unclogged. So, we bought a small brush with a long handle and use it to clean the filter basket and the bottom of the pot.
I bought this drive since I know maxtor is a great name in storage devices. It's my secondary drive on my computer, my original is a 5400 rpm 20 GB. Although I haven't filled up the first drive, I needed something a with a little faster access time to pull digital videos off my video camera via firewire. This drive does the trick.The only reason I gave it four stars is the Max Blast software for partitioning the drive it a little confusing. This drive is set up as my slave, and when I went to partition it with Max Blast, it labeled it in the software as drive C:. C: is my master drive, so I didn't overwrite it. Not knowing what the outcome would be, I decided to exit out of Max Blast and configure the hard drive with fdisk, so I knew what would happen. If you know how to use fdisk, I suggest you use that.
had to get to protect the FIOS cable box as it comes from the power box so can get no surges
I'm soooo glad I bought this power supply!At first I bought it thinking "This should be a nice replacement for the one that's in my dell" but then I decided "forget the dell, I'll build a new machine!" and I spent quite a bit on the various pieces and parts. This thing powers the whole thing perfectly.I'm running an nVidia motherboard, nvidia GeForce 9800GTX+ gfx card, and a quad core processor w/ 4gb ddr2 ram, and 3 case fans. This thing powers ALL OF IT with power to spare.STOP READING! ADD TO CART!!!!!
have to slow mine down to 1150mhz an 2.1v for 24/7 stable.....my board supports 1200mhz an ocz's is sayin some lame as excuse that the memory want run at 1200 cause of the memory controler is bad....what a crock of bull...iv had about 9 sets sent back to ocz..they all run fine at 1200mhz at first the weakin down an bluescreen after a few days to a month..i never put no more than 2.3v in them because this is the highest ocz recommends..1200 is about the max u gone get out of ddr2....these stixs will not hold up at 1200mhz 24/7...they will hold up at 1150mhz 24/7
This item looks simple but does not lift "EASY" at all. You must insert a hexagonal driver to adjust up or down (NOT PICTURED AND NOT MENTIONED) - you cannot just move it up/down at a touch or turn of a wheel. Turning the hexagonal driver proved nearly impossible for a 190lb 6'4'' guy who works out. And the metal piece being driven? broke within minutes.Again, even if mine had a defective metal piece, it's still not easy. You'd have to inconveniently pull out the hexagonal driver any time you want to adjust it - you'll probably end up misplacing or losing this driver quickly.
this is a nice little unit but very difficult to use...one small mistake and the whole thing is a disaster...good luck.
This is my second Targus bag and it has been great for me. I had my first for 3 years and even when I got rid of it, it wasn't in that bad of shape. I just felt like getting something different and went with a bag from Bugout. I kept that bag for only a few months and quickly realized how bad I missed my Targus bag and wished I'd kept it so I decided to order a new one. The bag itself is very sturdy and stable. I really like the way it sits up on its own without having to lean up against anything. My old Bugout bag used to fall over with my laptop inside if I didn't prop it up against anything and I hated that. It took a few falls before it became second nature for me to always prop it when my laptop was inside. The side netting pocket on my new Targus bag broke, but I still give it 5 stars with only 4 in construction. I think I just have a fluke because my first had not a single problem, not even after 3 years of me dragging it around the world. Great product. Recommend to all. It carries my 14 pound, 17 inch, Alienware laptop with ease and the straps make it incredibly comfortable on my back.
I received my tungsten c two days ago. I followed the instruction to install the software on my win xp laptop. But I could not get the handheld to sync with my laptop. So I uninstalled everything, rebooted, and then reinstalled everything. This time around, I did a successful first sync. This palm has been a joy to have.The web browser that comes with it is version 2.0 and the docs to go v5. Palmone charges $35 to upgrade the browser to version 3.0 and $30 to upgrade docs to go to v6. In fact, most of the included software titles are not the lasted. If you would like to upgrade them, you will likely use all the rebate that you may receive weeks or even months later.I like Tungsten C. But find it inconvenient and expensive to upgrade the applications. Hence the 3 stars.It would have been much easier for user if Palmone would simply package the handheld with the latest software package and reduce the rebate.
This camera opens up whole new realms of use, thanks to the STABILIZING 10X telephoto. You can nab wildlife in the field and take the images home to the field guides. You can collect human behavior at its most candid and beautiful, because you're at a distance where the camera is effectively invisible, even if the subject knows you're shooting. You can do serious telephoto in low light because the stabilized lens permits low shutter speeds.I only wish it had Compact Flash storage as well as Smart Media, because the joy of digital shooting is that you can just blaze away and then cull once you've dumped to the computer. This is my third Olympus digital camera (after the 2500 and the 490). I keep all of them busy.
Tried these after reading a review on CNET. The review was spot on. These headphones do provide great sound at a bargain price.
Works well, but takes a long time for batteries to charge.
Love this product, it has more features, and costs less, than the iPod. It works just as well, but is frankly smaller. The smaller is a slight disadvantage if you are old like me and have poor reading vision, and the small controls can be difficult for my big fingers.But with all the features, it is well worth the inconvenience, for the lower prices.Jamie - Broken Arrow OK
Using with the XH-A1s. It fits like a glove. I read reviews about other after-market batteries fitting too tight in the XH-A1 battery compartment. This battery does not. It slides in and out just fine.I've only tested it for 5 minutes so I can't attest to the battery life. If it lasts a long time, then it deserves the fifth and final star.
I bought this video card to replace a failed unit. This new card proved perfect from the moment I turned on my computer. Great video, no installation hangups, just truly plug-in and go! I'm not a video gamer, but when my son tried out the new unit, he was really impressed. Price was great, and the service I received from the supplier, ANTon, was outstanding. Quick response, immediate and timely shipping info, and delivery on target. Overall, great purchase and customer service from all parties involved.
I find these ribbons to be reliable and somewhat sturdy. However, the big problem I find with them is when your machine runs extremely hot (775 socket) these cables have a tendency to dry up and get very brittle (same if you leave out in a heat exposed area). Otherwise it is a good buy and worth the money (the shipping can be a bit extreme).
I researched a lot to try to find a good solid set of headphones for my 22 month old daughter. I purchased a couple from local retailers but none fit her right. After reading a couple of other reviews about this product i decided to take a change. I'm very glad i did. My daughter loves them. They fit her great and they do not bother her ears. There was an issue with the first set i got, but the seller was quick in replacing the defected item. I would highly recommended it.
The product definetely does what it claims. The strap is tough and can definetely hold a 5D and 70-200mm beast lens without problem. I will however return the item. For a product that is supposed to protect your investment - why would they have rings instead of a threaded strap for attaching to your camera? This will create damage and I simply will not install it. If you don't mind wear on the connectors and corners of your camera - then this is for you.
RESULTS:Comparison to Sony DVP-NS71HP (same as 75HP)Both players look amazing and do a fine job of upconverting/scaling your legacy DVD collection for display on the Sony LCD (Full Pixel mode).During the THX Contrast setup the OPPO showed a slight green tinge on the 2nd block in from the upper left where the Sony did not. Hue and Color changes on the set did not affect it, nor did the Saturation or RGB Range choices offered on the OPPO.The THX Brightness setup showed with the OPPO having a slightly brighter picture than the Sony that equate to about 1 notch on the Brightness scale (51 on the Sony = 50 on the OPPO). Some of the gray blocks had a slightly green tinge again on the OPPO that was not evident on the Sony.The THX 16:9 Aspect Ratio set showed better on the Sony with the OPPO having distinct jaggies around the circle where the Sony was smooth.The sample playback scene on the THX setup showed very well on both players (jaw dropping in fact) with a slight edge to the OPPO for shadows and a decidedly better treatment of edges when the scene stops going to the Sony for not having jaggies (stair steps) like the OPPO.For Kill Bill I used the duel scene near the end of the movie (Scene 16 on the menu) to audition both players. The OPPO again with the green tinge evident in the snow where the Sony shows a bluer cast (which would be more accurate for snow). The details imprinted on Lucy's robe (Kimono?) was quite evident on both players as was the shine of the blade in the close-ups. The snow falling was exquisite in detail on both players. Both players displayed a slight bit of jumpieness during the scrolling of the credits at the end.For Battlestar Gallactica the opening credits were a good source of comparison as I had the same images on two different DVDs that I could quickly flip source between. The Sony showed a slight edge in detail as you pan over the water toward the city. There is a fade scene of some text and a cylon robot's head the OPPO handled better with fewer jaggies and the text faded smoothly with no interlacing type gaps in the image. The OPPO also showed the text of "49,284 Lives" in a more uniform way without looking like it was a shadow font. However this was all during frame advance, and completely undetectable during normal playback speed.The remotes are vastly different. The Sony offers some controls the OPPO lacks such as skip fwd/back with will move about 15s for easy skipping of credits or to repeat a scene. And the OPPO offers some features that the Sony does not, like bookmarks (separate from the A>B loop thing) and On Screen Display of the motion controls that can be operated via the cursor controls (neat but not that useful).The layout of the buttons on the Sony are easier to maneuver in the dark (neither remote is backlit) and fit better in the hand. Both offer a Slow Play feature but the Sony has sound with it while the OPPO does not. The OPPO also combines both fwd/back on one button which makes it harder to change direction.The OPPO offers more intermediate levels of Zoom and even offers a couple of Zoom Out positions where you can shrink the image on the screen.Many of the buttons on the OPPO cycle thru their functions (and return to the starting point after several presses) where the Sony has more buttons dedicated to specific functions or directions and only have 2 or 3 levels to cycle thru. One quirk about the Sony that is annoying is how sensitive the cursor buttons are, often causing one to overshoot the target with anything but the lightest of touch.CONCLUSION:Both players offer superb image quality and will extend the life of your DVD collection on your HDTV. I honestly could not tell the difference between 720p and 1080p on the screen. I'm sure there are scenes on some DVDs that will be better under 1080p but I did not find them in my auditions. For the extra $100 the state of the art video processing from the OPPO was wasted on me. In fact, I liked the more natural looking images from the Sony. Plus the remote was the kicker... better control, better ergonomics. I'll be requesting an RMA from OPPO and sticking with my original purchase of the Sony. For what it's worth the OPPO does come with a higher quality HDMI cable than the Sony.
When my mom told me she wanted an mp3 player for Christmas I did a lot of research because she is not very technically inclined. I love iPods but my budget did not allow for an ipod nano or anything higher and I knew she needed something with a screen so a shuffle just wouldn't do. I chose this sansa because it was inexpensive, had a nice screen, not too many buttons and the size could be expanded with a microSD card. I taught Mom to use it as a jumpdrive to load music on because they only have Windows Media Player and it's rather complicated. She likes that she can also record things and listen to the radio. I've seen other sansas and I don't understand why they aren't more popular. Like I said, I love iPod, but Sandisk has definitely won me over with the Sansa as well. I highly recommend this if you want more for less than you get with an ipod (there's one that my friend has that's the same size as a shuffle but has a screen and everything) and want something that's easy to use.
It was delivered to me on time and I received it well packaged, easy to open. The cable works well for now and seems to be quite strong and flexible but I would definitely like to see how it works in the long run. The problem with my original cable was that it snapped at the tail end of the cable where it plugs into the GPS device. I hope that does not happen with this one.
I think I have owned two GPS units in the past...but, needed a new one to help navigate the backcountry while snowmachining here in Alaska. After purchasing the Topo map series, learning how to save the maps to my unit via the flash card, I am so in love with this unit. Once you install the Topo map software, you will need to update from Garmin and then you can export your routes in a variety of forms; i.e. pdf for email sharing, file extension .gpx for other users and to layer over Google Earth. Great unit and package!
I bought three other MP3 players before finally giving in and buying the iPod. The 2nd to last unit I bought, a Sansa e280 almost fit the bill but in the end, the iPod had a couple things none of the others had. 1) You can not beat the human interface and ergonomics of the iPod and, 2) The after market of iPod accessories is 2nd to none. There is so much more available for the iPod than all the others in the form of docks, cables, skins, cases, car and home stereo adapters, etc. So I caved in and sold the Sansa and bought the iPod. Now, iPod has faults also and they are not trivial. 1) Hard to replace battery. The rechargeable battery will die and it should be a lot more user serviceable. 2) Kinda closed PC interface. iTunes is nice but it shouldn't be the only choice and everyone ought to standardize on a play list format. 3) Cost. Expensive little buggers. To an extent, you get what you pay for and the iPod has great build quality, packaging and design but it is still expensive for what it is. I am happy with it and would recommend it to others looking to buy the best of the category.
Believe it or not, I was directed from a Circuit City sales kid not buy the Harmon Kardon speakers system at the store and stick with Creative (which they didnt carry). I was impressed that he actually steered me right. I am more impressed with this system. I had an older Creative 2.1 and this is a signifcant upgrade. I'm not a Gamer - I do custom mixing (MixMeister) for fun on the home PC and this upgrade was worth it. Huge base for the money.
Put into my nissan altima. I have a Two year old who likes to play with everything. The price was cheap, they look great in my car. Son has went at it with one of them, but for the price, i dont mind
I bought this two years ago on Amazon to accompany my Canon HF100 that I ordered at the same time. I was concerned that Transcend was not a common brand, but after all this time it works well, and I shoot a lot of video. At this price a Kingston is only class 4, and a lot of newer camcorders, which I plan to buy, require class 6. I'd buy another Transcend without question.
I don't have much knowledge to review this product. I bought it for the lens protection without having to compromise with picture quality. It excels on both. So i'd say its a good buy if you are looking to just protect your lens without tarnishing image quality. Oh, did i mention Amazon prime shipping is awesome?
I just received my 3m privacy filter. It works fine if you are attempting to look at the screen from the sides. However if you are anywhere near the front what is on your computer is very visable. I would recommend this product.
moral of the storybest buy and the big retailers do 2000% markup on this shiatalways check multiple sources before buying a .50$ cable for 40-60$ at best buy
I've owned this system for 2 months and am very satisfied with it. The sound quality is very good, and it comes with a lot of features not common to systems in this price range (most notable are the ability to change a disc while playing another, and Auxiliary inputs to connect your VCR or TV audio output to the system). The disc changer is a little noisy and it's the only thing keeping this stereo from 5 stars.
I like this microscope and had access to one before at my previous job. I immediately got a new one when I changed employers so I could keep using it. The resolution is not super-perfect, especially for true microscopic items. I really recommend it as more of a dissecting microscope than as a compound scope. We take it out to environmental events and youth programs, along with a laptop and small photo printer. We do stream studies collecting aquatic insects with youth, have them work to identify them and then take a picture with the scope for them to take home as a souvenir. The kids love it!
Received scanner in record time from Amazon. Only one day after shipping via Brown Ground. After 2 hours of trying to install the software I had to call HP support in India or Pakistan or where ever. After another hour on the phone (with a very nice lady) I was told the install software v4.01 was corrupt and they are sending me another CD free in 5 - 7 working days. If I wanted it sooner I would have to pay. After paying for the scanner I am really ticked off that HP would not expedite the replacement CD (which has no guarantee it will work) for free. So here the scanner sits on my desk like a lead weight. It's totally useless at this point. Perhaps in a week or to if the thing ever works I can send a better review. Oh yea, I downloaded the drivers and all from the HP site and it did not work either. I am using Windows XP Professional edition with more computer power than the scanner says it needs...........
I've had SLRs for years and know enough to want and use the manual aspects of such cameras for the unique pictures you can capture once in a while. I wanted the same capabilities in my first digital camera. But I also wanted convenience, compact size, and a reasonable telephoto lens. Quite simply, this camera has it all. Its fully automated, night-time, and sunset modes take the most stunning pictures with a simple push of the button (get a mini tripod for the night and sunset pics). The panorama and movie mode (with sound) makes my SLR obsolete. I bought an extra battery but with charging each night, I never needed it on vacation. I bought a 1gig memory card and after 9 days on vacation, 181 pictures at full resolution, and 2 minutes of movie, it still had room for over 600 more pictures (i.e., 1 gig was not neccessary). The only disappointment is that there is a delay while taking and after taking a picture. The 5x optical zoom adds more calculation time to the auto focus and there is another small delay while it writes each picture to memory (SLR users will find this delay frustrating but I got used to it quickly). I believe this is still the smallest 5x optical zoom on the market. It's a bit pricey, but if you can afford it, you get it all in one compact camera.
Had these tweeters before the quality was a little better back then. Fell apart and threw them away before I could even get them mounted. Take the money you would spend on these add a little to it, and buy something better.
it worths more that it costs.great spesifications cheap price.easy to use, magnificient picture quality..do not hesitate..you will love it...
The 10D is the camera I had been waiting for; the look and feel of a 35 with all the benefits of a digital camera. The camera feels great in your hands and produces outstanding results. It can be used as a point and shoot with little instruction and the creative modes and manual override settings allow you the freedom to take control of any shooting situation. The 9 shot drive mode is great for sports action. The camera even gets good battery life (approx. 500 shots w/half flash). I highly recommend a minimum of 128mb compact flash card for higher end photos as well as a tripod for optimal control. B/c the 10D is compatible with all EF lenses it's easy to pickup extra lenses at good prices. Extra batteries and other accessories are also available. Outstanding camera but still very hard to find and a bit pricey when you can find one.
The first one that I ordered didnt work right, but Amazon quickly replaced it. I got a new one in one day.
Maybe I'm missing something, but the Netflix on this player will only let me see what's in my instant queue. This differs from what I am used to with a Roku which gives a menu of movie genres, search capability, recently viewed, etc., so I'm a little disappointed in that because my plan was to use this in place of our Roku for Netflix streaming and put the Roku in another room. Instead, I have to go to my account, build my instant-view queue and then come back to this player which defeats the purpose. I've viewed a couple of movies on it though (blu-ray and dvd) and it appears to do a fine job in that respect.One other gripe, I have a Samsung TV and turning on the player automatically turns on the tv (maybe I can turn this off, not sure yet) - but if I have everything turned off and simply want to remove a disc from the player to put it back on the shelf, the tv turns on too and has to be turned off again.It works flawlessly with our Sony SS3370 surround system and the Logitech Harmony "One" remote recognizes it as well.
These headphones produce good sound relative to the stock buds that come with most players; definately a worthwhile upgrade. But....Durability is lacking. The rubber covering on the cords separates easily. This happened on my buds and my wifes EX71's. After about 3 months of regular use I was patching the cords with electrical tape after 5 months one side went dead.Other gripes..... these are the most tangle prone buds I've ever owned. You turn your back for a second and they're balled and knotted up. Also, the ear insert pieces, while comfortable, easily pop off and get lost....usually when you're untangeling the cord.
I recently purchased three new cell phones for my family and the phones have 2mp cameras and mp3 players. So we needed microSD cards. They work great, were easy to purchase and I received them promptly.
My parents bought this clock for me when I went to college in 1996. I needed an extra loud alarm to wake me up, and this thing absolutely did the trick! Since then it has worked perfectly for 16 years and through 8 moves. It just died a couple days ago, and I was so sad that I decided to write a review so it could live on. Basically, the "set time" button quit working, but everything else was fine. My version had the red LED display, but it looks like everything else is the same. I'm ordering another one, and maybe you'll hear from me again in 2028!
I ordered these as a replacement for an old pair. Definately superior quality, good heft and feel. Optics are clear, strap included is okay. May want to purchase something thicker if carrying for an extended period of time. Easy to focus.
I had this installed on my secured wireless network in about 10 minutes. It was incredibly easy, and print quality is as expected for a home use deskjet. I haven't printed photos or anything yet to check quality - I largely wanted a decent quality, wireless deskjet, that I could print to easily when I brought my laptop home from work.
THIS IS IT THE ONE YOU NEED IT IS THE BEST SOUND SYSTEM IN THE WORLD DO NOT BUY THAT SONY DAV-S300 IT IS EVIL
I have this TV in my bedroom system. It is a nice TV with very good picture quality. I have it connected to an OPPO DV-970HD upconverting DVD player (I have a review on that item too - it's great). The picture is just fantastic. To really do just to this great panel a good upconverting DVD player is a must.The reason I give it one less star is because broadcast TV does not look as good as on my old TV. The picture looks more grainly and snowy that before the upgrade. Using my old DVD player with S/Video connection, the picture was not as good either. However feeding it true HD signal, either from the upconverting DVD player or Comcast HD cable, the picture is just unbeatable.
I purchased this projector in June of 2007 and I have been very, very pleased with its performance. I'm still using the original lamp but when it goes, I'll be staying with the Optoma projectors, just upgrading to 1080p. My home theater includes an Oppo DV-981HD DVD player, Onkyo 803 receiver, Boston Acoustics speaker package (7.1 channel), Monster PowerCenter, 108" GreyWolf screen and a Harmony remote to control it all. I think I spent around $6K for the entire system. The system is also hooked-up to cable (Comcast) so that I can watch football, movies and TV shows in HD. With the upscaling of the DVD player and receiver, the picture is incredible, even for a 108" screen. Can't wait for the bulb to burn out so I can upgrade!
This is more a comment on the retailer, Cameta Camera than the cord. First pass: The cord is as described, coiled, about 3 ft. long when fully extended, a locking pin on the camera end, and a recepticle for the pin on the flash at the other end. The problem: it didn't work!I sent a note to Cameta camera, they provided return instructions and some very helpful test instructions (which I had done before I contacted them). I sent them the failing cord, the replacement arrived by UPS before the return receipt arrived in the mail.Second pass: It works as described.Cameta did their job well. I'd recommend them. The cord appears to be serviceable.
Perfect for the high school student. My daughter loves hers. Extremely easy to use! Just plug into your computer's USB port to download video clips.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the Brother HL-5170DN, which I have set up in my home network of Macs and Windows computers. Print quality is crisp and it's plenty fast for a home network environment. I had to ding the printer for two reasons. The D and the N in the part number tout the two big features in this printer, namely duplex printing, and networking. This printer won't support duplex printing on Macs, and my network setup for Windows wasn't a smooth ride.Mac users can't take advantage of the auto-duplex printing feature. You'll have to look deep in the owner's manual (which is only available as a .pdf on the CD) to find the notations that there are a host of functions not supported on the Mac, including duplex printing. So much for the "D" if you're a Mac user.As for networking, I got the printer set up on the Macs pretty easily. I simply followed the Quick Setup Guide and was up in running in no time. When I turned to the section for setting up Windows computers, I was confronted with a note: "If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommend that you contact your system administrator prior to installation." Hmm. Around my house, that's me. I wasn't amused when the Quick Setup Guide proceeded to guide "LPR Users" and "NetBIOS Users" in different directions. After guessing incorrectly with the NetBIOS route, I ended up doubling back and going with LPR. Couldn't Brother make this a little easier on us home network users who don't have IT guys waiting in the wings to help us?Deduct one star for the denying Mac users the duplex printing function, and deduct one star for the rough ride through the Windows setup. Now that it's running, however, I'm a happy camper.
I initially thought this was a great product. The software looked like it had been developed for Windows 3.1, but looks aside, things were ok.After about 1 week of use, the presets went away... then the volume control and recording functionality. I uninstalled the software and drivers and re-installed from scratch only to get the same results. I downloaded the latest software from d-link and installed... only to get the same results.Contacting tech support didn't help either. Their suggestion: reinstall the software and drivers. Gee, thanks. If someone else were to write functional software for this product, it might be useful.
Myself, along with ... others in the gaming community have had nothing but problems with this card since day 1. It constantly loses frame rate and "stutters" or freezes for most games and winamp visualizations. I previously had a Geforce card w/ 64MB SDRAM with my Pentium 4 1.7GHz processor and 1024GB PC 133 SDRAM, WIn XP Home, and everything was great untill I decided to "upgrade". Big mistake! I haven't be able to enjoy a game or anything with 3D Graphics since I wasted my money on this. ... I have had this card almost half a year now and they released two drivers that would supposedly fix this and they are both useless. I still have all of the same problems. ... ALWAYS Read the reviews before you buy. ... I think I will also chalk this up as a BIG (...) loss and ... never buy anything from ATI again.
Great photos but buyers need to be aware that this camera requires at least 60 seconds to "process" in between photos. I don't see why anyone would want this camera.
Doesn't JVC understand that they cannot afford to sell an incredible dvd player for under $90.00--especially when it out performs a $280.00 top brand name dvd player. MY family gave this baby the full test: DVD movies, Audio CDs, CD-R audio, CD-R video slide shows, CD-R jpegs, and the ultimate -- An original collector's edition DVD movie that would breakup every time on our $280.00 DVD player (it played flawlessly with the JVC). Needless to say, the JVC XV-N40BK is now hooked up to our home entertainment system &amp; the &quot;expensive&quot; model is headed to Ebay! Don't take my word, check what Consumer Reports says about this machine!
I bought the Stinger several years ago. It zapped bugs straight away for a while, then the light burned out, the the wire grid shorted out. More hassel then it is really worth. If we weren't replacing parts we were blowing it out to keep it going. Save your money. I am going to try the Flowtron, it is contructed as to not clog up. My neighbor has two and they have been flawless for 3 years, every day she has 100s of dead bugs, never has had a problem with hers as of yet.
I JUST BOUGHT A PAIR OF THE PHILIPS HEADPHONESTHEY SURPRISED ME THEY SOUND GREAT.I MADE ACOPY OF AN ALBUM.THAT WAS RECORDED AT A LOW VOLUMESO LOW ORDINARARY HEADPHONES COULDIN'T MAKE THEMSOUND ANY LOUDER.THESE GIVE THAT EXTRA BOOST.PORTABLEHEADPHONES GET NO BETTER THAN PHILIPS.THEY ARE ALSO GREAT WITH MP3 MUSICFILES,DVD,COMPUTER,
Ordered. Shipped. Recevied. Price was right. Works like it's suppose to in my phone for MP3
This product is a great idea, but no manufacturer has been able to combine a great camera with the binoculars. The camera always seems to suffer in comparison.Nonetheless, this is great for its application.
This is the only album we will buy. They look very nice & professional on the bookshelf. They present 4 x 6 pictures very nicely, and allow for comments on the side. They are also expandable with optional expansion kits. I would strongly recommend
works very well. don't have much use for the different weights, I just put in all the smaller ones and got used to it.very slick
A good second option instead of HDMI cables. I have a older dvr & dish receiver. This cord improved my signal and gives a much improved picture.
Wow, I am very glad I am not the only one having problems with this. For starters, they have the wrong drivers on the website for this printer. Go straight to Gutenprint. Just google it. Had to wait through 2 hours customer service with someone I couldn't understand from epson to be told it was a problem with my operating system (mac). On the phone with mac support for twenty minutes(and could understand them:) to find out that it WAS epsons problem, but mac support came through with the hookup to third party Gutenprint. GO MAC!!!Now, that the p.a.c. is working, I have printed 20 documents(yes, i just counted :| ) and it tells me I am out of black ink. Now, I'm cheap and I know that when a printer is "out of ink" it's only nearly out of ink. You take it out, bang on it, and it's good for another while. Not this one. Luckily, I did have a black ink lying about. So I chuck it in and hit print again. Prints the last page, stops where the words do, and just chills there until i yank the paper out and hit cancel. Now, mind you, I only have printed two 4x6 photos and two colour pages. And the thing tells me I'm out of all the colour inks. I am trying to print a text doc, no colour, so I figure I can make it print without changing these cartridges. NO!!! Won't let you.If anyone wants to buy one of these for 20 bucks, lemme know. It's going to ebay.
Lets just put it this way: I accidently put this MP3 player through the wash and it came out working just as good as it did before. Thats right, it went through the washer and then the dryer and it still works! So, based on that I'm extatic about the quality of the product and would buy from SanDisk again!
The inkjet cartridge from HP produces close to original colors. The images are sharp and photo like.
This is a case of getting just what you pay for. I bought this cable to hook up a brand new printer. Not only did the cable not work, but it blew out my USB PCI card. This $4.55 cable wound up costing me a fortune.
It is easy to carry along with the charger; furthermore the batteries can stay up along my 1 week holiday trip.
This system got Hi Fi magazine mini/micro system product of the year award in 2000.Note it has a 3 CD changed, a dual tape deck, and 50 watts RMS per channel.Clean simple lines, and apparently a great sound.Note also it is bigger than you would expect - it is NOT a micro system, but a mini.When I get one I will write another review.
This rather expensive addition adds 1 additional RGB input into the sling. If you have an ACTIVE RGB output on your cable box or DVD you can use this input.It converts 1080i 720p 480i and 480p into sling compression. From there it is really just 16:9 standard definition with moderate to very high compression. I am unsure if it will accept 1080p.Don't expect HD on your computer.If you need the extra input you can use it. There is a mild improvement in looking at an HD signal using this rather than the S Video input from the cable box. The biggest difference is that the sling handles the 16:9 better with this cable (it doesn't just enlarge it to fill the frame) but sends it as anamorphic format then expands it back to 16:9This eliminates sending letterboxed images that further reduce resolution.It handled changes from 720p to 480i well although it takes a second or 2 to figure it out.Overall,if you want mildly better 16:9 video and one more input you need this connector.
very convience!! It came with potential and brackets to adjust fan speed. Nice!Cools down processor 10c to 15c. It's lightweight and ease to install without tools.for AMD XP or Semptron, AMD 64 or Intel Pentuim 4
This is the best GPS I have ever owned. It does everything that it said it would.The nuvi does need better instructions, like down loding music etc.I would buy another unit, may be the 660, but I do not need europe maping at this time.
This product arrived in about a week, fits perfectly into my X60s Lenovo Thinkpad (even with the docking station), and lasts 6 hours before the orange low battery light even comes on. For me, that's pretty much perfect!
I bought this as a back up storage device for my pictures etc, however, bad idea.....after about 1.5 years the power supply died. I am hoping that a new power cord will give me access to my data. Will not recommend to anyone!
I bought this about 8 months ago and I've loved it- it does everything the ipod does and more, for less money. I always used Yahoo to download music and i never had any problems, until about two weeks ago. Everytime I plug it in to the computer, it freezes up. Now I can't download any music to it... very frustrating! I've tried looking online for help but nothing has worked, next step will be to call customer service.It's really nice that it has radio built in, that it records voice and radio, and that it plays video. I have no complaints while it was working- If I was to do it again I'd try a different brand- after reading these reviews I'm not so sure about Samsung's reliability. Personally, I still wouldn't get an Ipod- I think they are a rip off, and it's ridiculous they only use Itunes.
Very high quality, thick leather camera case, magnetic snap closure works easy. Small sleeve inside for spare sd card but, no place for needed exra battery. I managed to squeeze a battery into the belt loop on the case but then you can't put it on your belt. Case closes OK w/strap that came on camera but, will not close easy with the neck strap that comes in the acc kit. The case and battery are worth the price of the kit alone.
Works Great! Use it to store all of my pictures, games, applications, and other files. The SD adapter is very useful as I have the ability to plug it straight into my computer if I would like. I can also plug it into my camera! Write speed is nothing to complain about.
Right out of the box, the LCD display was missing segments of each number so it was almost impossible to read the frequency setting, and oddly you cannot read the display at all if the radio is positioned above your line of sight as it would be if attached to a shower. While I did get the radio to play, one local FM station could be heard across about half of the FM dial, and all FM stations had a loud hum in the background. I cannot imagine how Jensen could put their name on this piece of junk.
This is a good value and fast memory stick. I have used it in my Cybershot 7.2 MP camera and it's fast both for browsing shots and also taking video with the same camera.I would reccomend this media to anyone wanted to take and browse photos quickly.
OK, it says that you have to be under 13 to do the kid's review,and I am older, but I didn't want to set up an account. Anyway,this is an awsome product! It's such a cool thing to have. You can carry around music, pictures, (the pictures are small, it is, alas, a small screen)games, a clock, an alarm, TONS of stuff. The iTunes is easy to understand, and it is easy to get music onto your iPod. The only piece of information I have: Get a case. Yes, some are expensive, but some aren't. This is a delicate little machine. A few scratches may not seem that bad, it doesn't affect the way it works in any way, but it would be so sad to see such a beautiful thing get scratched up. Also, get a white one, 'cause from what I've heard, the scratches on the black one are very noticable. Anyway, great product, well worth the money. Enjoy your iPod!
Ordered 2, 1 arrived damaged and unusable. That is a 50% quality rate. It's probably not worth my time or money to return it. It's going in the trash.
I have had this MP3 player for the past 2 years and just bought one for my mom. The only time I've ever had a problem with it was when it shut off because of extreme heat. This was only one time out of hundreds of uses. For the money, I would definitely recommend this MP3 player. It holds plenty of songs and even comes with the armband for exercise. I would definitely recommend this!
The picture quality is superb, but it's a bitch to set up. Oh sure, just pop in your sd card, etc., but if you want to transfer from your pc to the internal memory, forget it. The instant I plugged the usb into my pc the pc froze up, once unplugged A-OK. Gave up on a usb transfer after numerous attempts. Used a flash memory to download my pics, plugged the flash drive into the frame, bingo. Tried to transfer to internal memory, of the 200+ pics less than half a dozen ever made it in. I bought 2 frames and had to buy 2 usb flash drives in order to play the whole picture line up. User manual is junk too, way too vague for any non-tech individual. Instead of a real step by step set of instructions, especially for transfering pics to the internal memory, you get a chart of functions the frame has, not what to do. Had I not done the above before giving this as a gift to parents and in-laws, the frame would have found the back of the closet unused. Remote control functions are also clumsy. Rarely when you press set up do you actually get the full menu. It seems to have a mind of its own.......on both frames. Software or what!
Very happy with the picture delivered to my new 1080p lcd tv. Looks like HD.
I liked this product. It was saying that this is not compatible with windows 7. But if you only make the adjustment for microphone(I use the one on the laptop) there is no other problem. Thank you for this cheap and helpful product.
I can plug any Ethernet enabled device into this DWL-G810 and have it &quot;networked&quot; and able to browse the Internet. From my iBook running Linux, to my XBox, or a test PC out of reach of an Ethernet cable, it all works and is very easy to use/setup.I suggest downloading the newest firmware before you even open the box or recieve it from the online store you purchased it from. Then get that firmware file (.bin file) onto the PC you will setup/configure the G810 with. Then you make sure the IP on your PC is within the same subnet as the G810 (192.168.0.XXX - this is all in the manual/quick install guide) and then access the G810 while plugged in with ethernet cable into the PC (192.168.0.30) and enter the username and password specified in manual. Then follow the instructions for how to update firmware.After that you can run the setup wizard, which involves choosing your WEP, what AP to connect to, change password, and other essential settings. It is real easy as it walks you through everything. Then the G810 will restart. Then it should boot back up and work fine.This is when you can unplug it from the PC you used to configure it and plug it into your XBox, PS2, Laptop, PDA, or anything else with an Ethernet connector.I've even plugged this into a 5 port switch and had my XBox and laptop plugged into the switch with both of them able to access the network. This means even more things can be networked with just this one bridge.Summary: Update the firmware, follow the instructions, and have fun.
If there was ever a "value," this is it. The quality is more than adequate for a "normal" user (can the audiophiles REALLY tell the difference?) and the price is extraordinarily low in comparison to competitors. I'd recommend this product to all but the most arrogant audiophile.
when initially i look at this, i thought this is cheap and will not have good quality. But i ordered it based on other reviews for this product and it turn out great.I will advice everyone to buy this one.... don't go for costly HDMI cables
Got the cards in the mail, i got them for my white macbook, which only 1g od ram...went to youtube to get a idea how to install it myself...i normally dont do these type of things on my own...but i gave it a shot...since i have a mac i wondering of the notebook would read...well..i turned it over...got a quarter opened up the back of the mac...simply unscrewed the nails....took out the old cards....pushed in the news one...you gotta make sure you push hard enough to kinda feel a snap...put eveything back together...hit the power button...got the apple logo....which means everything went well...checked on my apple setting if 2g were there...all doneyou cant beat the price anywhere....and now my mac is blazing fast! even with multiple programs running...huge improvment!
Excellent Vendor & Quick Shipper Too !!!! THANKS !!!!!!We will be back for more great buys soon ... Thanks
These are my first pair of noise canceling headphones, so I can't provide any comparisons on that basis, but I like them in general. They feel, look, and sound like a quality product. I'm not as picky as some people about sound attributes - they sound great to me. The only negative comment I would make is that these headphones may not fit larger heads. I wear a 7 and 1/4 size baseball cap, and I am almost at the end of the size adjustment on these headphones. I would say a 7 and 1/2 cap size is about as big as these will accommodate. Otherwise, they're a great buy.
So far I have found three problems with this unit. First, it is smaller than a standard DVD player, which means you cannot easily stack other units on top of it. Second, on my unit the disc tray cover does not close automatically. You have to flip it closed by hand. Third, I have had the same problem that the other reviewer talked about regarding the picture pixellating occasionally. I decided that if I see it do that one more time, it's going in the trash can. I have zero tolerance for that and will not compromise on picture quality. I bought this unit mainly because I heard that Apex was good for playing many DVD-R discs that my Philips player couldn't handle. I chose this model because it has the chapter forward and backward buttons on the unit itself. Then I purchased a model AD-3201, which is much better than this one. That is the one that I will probably end up keeping. In summary, I would not recommend that someone buy this unit if they were looking for an Apex DVD player. I would say get the AD-3201 if you can find it. It is rare and hard to find. It is a unit where you can set it for multi-region and turn off Macrovision copy protection via a secret menu that is not described in the owner's manual. The only place you can find that model is on [internet store]
I purchased this camera a few weeks ago to replace my hopelessly broken and outdated Kodak EasyShare. I bought it because I wanted a camera that I could grow into and not want to replace in 2 years. Megapixels will always go up as the years go by, but I wanted a camera with a strong feature set beyond that. This camera certainly has that to offer.When I purchased this camera, I must admit I did have some concerns about having to use the ring on the lens to focus. My old EasyShare had a simple point-n-shoot button. Once I got the camera though, I found that I do not miss the button at all. I prefer this method of focusing, it allows you to point and shoot but you can also take the time to focus in much more precisely on a shot.I love this camera!!! It is alot of bang for the buck, imo.
I have used the headset since the middle of May and have to say it is much better than the other two I used. One was an AT&amp;T and the other one I can't recall who made it because it went in the trash that quick. I had purchased a Panasonic cordless phone which was headset ready a few months earlier and I decided to try the headset thing one more time. My main concern with this Panasonic model was the price, it was double what I had spent before. I was hoping that old saying you get what you pay for would be true in this case.The best part about the headset is that no one knows I am using it. I mean, what good is a headset if it sounds like you are on a cheap speaker phone? That is the problem I had encountered before with the two less expensive models.As far as options go, you have two ear hooks. One ear hook is smaller and one is larger. I am glad they included the large one because I tired the small one first and it just didn't fit. Now I know I have big ears. And Panasonic has also included a headband too which I also tried. I prefer the ear hook even though it did take some time to get use to the strange feel.The microphone is away from your face but this hasn't made any difference in the sound quality with people on the other end of the conversation. And there is a clip also attached to the cord. I normally clip the wire to my shirt. This helps to keep the wire out of the way.If you need or want a telephone headset, I would recommend this one.
I bought this projector about a year ago (I am also using it with my PC now as I write this) and it has not let me down once. Regular (non-HD) programming is marginal at best but that is a problem with almost any projector or plasma TV for that matter. DVD's, PC and console games as well as HDTV (especially sports) are nothing short of amazing. I have a 92" screen in a mostly dark room but I can also use it with the lights on in this room without any issues (the lights are on now as I write this). I have the bulb on economy mode and you can barely tell when you switch from full mode to economy mode. Economy mode is supposed to make the bulb last 30% longer so the very small difference between economy mode and full mode is not enough for me to sacrifice 30% of bulb life. We use it every day to watch TV or for work. The ONLY small knock on this is that there is little contrast between the darkest shades of dark blacks. Since I am not a video expert, this may be able to be fixed through adjustments but I am not bothered by this problem enough to try it. I have considered projectors 1.5 to 2 times the cost of this one but the performance of this one stacks up with them and it is tiny. I have friends who have projectors that they spent a whole lot more for and they are huge eye sores in the middle of the room. This one performs as well if not better than that one and it is smaller than your standard dictionary.
Don't know if the charger is bad or the battery I bought with it, but does not work with my camera and it states for a 712 IS.
There isn't really much to say about this product except that it really is a good rucksack at a very good price from a superb supplier.I'm a bit confused by the skateboard holder, but that could be because I'm past skateboarding! :)
Great mouse, have used it for a month and its great!!. It only took me a few minutes to get use to it and about 1 day to be like a MASTER user, even though from time to time I click on the right button mistakenly. LOL.It works great for me since I usually have a lot of things on my desk and the space on it becomes limited, this helps me keep it in one spot w/o interfering with something else.I have big hands and this mouse fits right in my hand, maybe it will be a bit uncomfortable for a person with smaller hands.Really happy with my new mouse!!!
It's a great little product - takes up very little space and has great range. I've taken a laptop as far as 50 feet outside with still almost 90% connectivity. I don't leave it on all the time, because of concerns with the encryption (actually, that's true with all 802.11b devices). So, one thing I wish it had was an off switch. Right now, I have to unplug the device when it's not in use.I had no problems installing it on different OS's - I've used it with Windows ME, 2000, XP - with no problems.Linksys, at least in my mind, has some kind of stigma as being a tier 2 provider behind Netgear, but they make devices that work, with good compatibility and an easy to understand interface. My mind is changing for sure...
It works! We've been using this universal remote control now for 8 years and just had to replace the batteries once.
I am very pleased with the microsoft points that I bought here on Amazon. It couldnt have been easier, with it being instant code access and all.
I have read either rave reviews, or disappointing reviews about the icans...which I suppose is to be expected from a headphone with such a unique design. My advice...buy a pair...follow the instructions on how to wear them...and you'll be amazed. The sound is incomparable...the comfort is amazing..and I've owned mine several months and they hold up well. They are the absolute best portable headphones I've ever owned...
I am not a techie but didn't have to be. Instructions were clear and the install wizard guided you through the entire setup process. Up and running in just a few minutes....
If you were hoping to have all DVDs, you can only use 6 of the shelves. I redid it so I could use all the shelves, but it's really hard to get the shelves up once they are lodged in their brackets, which I suppose is good but I ended up bruising my hands in a couple of places just trying to get those shelves off so I could space them differently.It's a nice looking shelf, though.
i've had my zune for about three weeks now. i got to say, it's pretty darn cool. but you're looking at my rating and going, "what?" read below and you'll find out.CONS: well, it might just be my device, but i've been having problems with it ever since the day i got it. the software is really tricky, the battery life is practically NON-EXISTENT. freezes about half the time. if you're turned on by the wi-fi, don't even bother. no one even has a zune and even if they do, the sharing takes a long time and you can only have it for 3 days/plays. oh, and it's chunky. and it's not a scroll wheel (ie. ipod)PROS: HUGE screen. pretty much scratch resistent. radio. video. pictures are good quality. good sound. the interface is cool.
Great buy! This cable costed me less than $3, and to me it delivers the very same quality as the my prior expensive $50 cable. Don't spend more money for a cable just for a brand name!Since HDMI cables are digital, as long as it meets the specification you want (in this case, the HDMI standard), I don't see how paying a lot of money for a brand could make any difference in quality (it's all digital, i.e.: zeros and ones).
This mount is quick and easy to assemble. Just remember to tighten the two screws (if they are loose, as mine were) before you snap the two pieces together. It's just a bit tricky to unsnap them afterwards, but doable.I found the mount to be very sturdy and well constructed. It fits the Nuvi 350 even better than it seemed in the pictures. I very much like having the Nuvi down below my radio, as I finally feel like I can sometimes risk leaving it in the mount. On the windshield just seemed like an invitation to steal it.Now the downside: the vents on my Explorer move a bit easily when you hit a bump, and the weight of the mount pulls the unit down. So you have to push the vent all the way down to minimize this. And, while the mount is sturdy, it will come out of alignment on a strong bump. This is different than the included Garmin mount, which was very strong and didn't move much except when you wanted it to.I've also seen some concern about the heat/AC blowing directly on the GPS. In my Explorer you can close the vent without closing the horizontal slats, so that's not really a concern for me, but with other cars you might want to think about that.It's also not quite as easy to see the GPS when driving as it was when I had it on my windshield and it was within line of sight, but the tradeoff is not having to set it up each time you get in the car.Bottom line: Have no fear over the quality of the mount. Whether you love having the GPS in your vents is the only real question. After about 3 days of it, I think I slightly prefer the air vents mount over the windshield version.ADDENDUM: I had a problem with my mount and contacted the customer service email address for this seller. They were very responsive, very prompt, very helpful. Really amazing, actually. I figured I'd bought this from a small company, so I was just going to be out of luck. But they went way beyond what I expected. Don't fear buying from these folks...
Was given a laptop computer with no sound. this was an inexpensive test that worked successfully. it was packaged well.
Pros:- It's dirt cheap.- Nice, bright color contrastCons:- The grain is not smooth at all. If you're looking for photos that look 30 years old, get this film. It looked like I had applied one of those horrible Instagram filters to my scans.- The film had a real blue shift to it. I had to work hard to correct the color, but I would not recommend this film unless you're shooting people or other very warm subjects. The colors are very vibrant, they're just very cold and blue.Overall: I got this film off of a discount rack, and maybe it had been sitting in heat at some point. It had an expiration date of mid-2013, so it had plenty of time left. I found it to give very polaroid-y results. If that's what you're looking for, you'll get it with this film. It was used in my Canon AE-1 P, which I usually keep stocked with BW film or Fuji color film.
I bought this item thinking that it will be a plug and play considering XP will recognize it....well I was very wrong.I am using it to synch my laptop with my bluetooth Sony Ericsson P800 bluetooth supported mobile phone.I spent at least more than 4 hours trying to install it on my XP (SP2).My biggest problem was the COM ports would not synch and there seemed to be a conflict. I decided to call their tech support, and some moron on the other line told me there to switch the COM ports from the assigned 6 to 9 & 10. Nothing worked. he had no more suggestions nor did he run a few options for me. The dongle would not work.I also sent a few emails AND THEY NEVER ANSWERED. I hate it when you buy someones product and they dont even give you the time of the day.At the end, after I was about to return this product I decided to research the forums on the net. Finally, I found the right answer (...AND THE ANSWER DID NOT COME FROM THEIR OWN TECH SUPPORT who obviously knew less than me)Anyway, to cut the long story short, the problem was that you need to go to START then Control Panel + Phone Monitor + and then enable the COM ports assigned by this dongle (check in your case, mine was 6). Voila, it worked !And the answer came from someone in a Forum, and not from their site, or their FAQ, or from me calling the tech morons there.Anyway, Try another product.! I would not recommend this product to anyone, even thought at the end it worked for me. I wasted many hours on them. Not worth it. I recommend you not to buy it.
My computer never or phone never recocognized the disk. It was a waste of money. I ended up buying the 1 GB Kingston MicroSD and it works fine.
I ordered this product, it came in good time. Had previous TVTuner and had issues getting this one to work. After finally getting a hold of the manufacturer, they were able to get me set up. Only problem is I have a nVidia nForce 2 with onboard sound. There is a crackle in the sound once installed. They told me they have issues with onboard sound but couldn't figure out a fix. Sent back to manufacturer to have them look at the unit. They are slow to respond and you have to keep following up with them to find out what's going on. Also had to pay for shipping back to KWorld. Still waiting for a resolution, as they still have the unit.
I had Griffin iTrip mini and a separate iPod charger in my car for a few months. It randomly emitted high cracking noises while playing. It no longer seems to work - but even when it did, it was a little bit tricky. To change a station you had to go through the iPod and press play on a station "song" they added when installing software on your PC. You had to time it perfectly so you played the station in your iTrip playlist and backed out to a song and hit play (which you had five seconds to do). It was a pain to change stations when one went out of range. Also, when I took my iPod into work and then hit random play, all those station songs (88.1,88.3,88.5 -- the whole way up the dial) would come on and emit a terrible noise for 5 seconds. No fun - as a result I never used random play on my iPod.The Kensingtion is sweet! I plugged it into my cigarette lighter, tuned it to 88.1, tuned my radio to 88.1 and it worked like a charm. You can hold three stations as presets on the charger adapter itself. No computer software required and no fiddling with the iPod itself to get it working.Considering the car charger and iTrip mini probably cost $40-45 - definitely invest in this product instead!
Upside:1. Very easy to use and doesn't take up any space when traveling.2. Connect directly to your camera or computer.3. The quality of prints are fantastic although limited in size. I save paper/ink by putting multiple shots on one page. Thereafter, I select only the ones I really want to full size for framing or giving away. So far it's worked out well.Downside:1. Canon should have left the postcard logo on the back of the paper off. Seems retarded unless you are the type to send lots of postcards.2. Canon should have included a USB cable with the product. Your existing printer USB cable will work but it's just the point.3. You need to purchase separate paper cassettes to accomodate the different size paper. It comes with the 4x6 only.
I bought a generic power cable for $3 on eBay and boy that was a mistake. First one, after two weeks was separating at the plug. Second one, within 30 minutes melted and fell into two pieces (good thing no fire!). After that I decided to check Amazon.com for a brand name one, ready to pay around $10 for the safety that comes with a brand name product. I was very surprised to find this cable at half that price! I've been using it for one month now and I expect to use it for years with no problems. The rubber coating on the cable is very flexible and the plug is very secure in my laptop charger. I will never buy a generic power cable again, it's just not worth the few dollars saved for my safety.
it dos not work with a i pod.becase i buyed this and it did not work with my i pod i tryed my dads i pod and it did not work.so DON'T BUY IT!
I'll keep this short and sum up everything I've found over the past 3 days since I performed my install of the AVIC D3:Pros -Ton of features and options for expansioniPod interface is amazing and very usefulScreen is bright and colorfulMenus are easy to navigate and make senseSound quality is amazing - even more powerful than the AVIC N1 I replacedFits perfectly in my double din opening and looks greatCan't beat the price ($709) for DVD/Nav/iPod/etc...Cons -Nav is slightly delay in positioning but this can be resolved by hooking up the VSS wireOther than that, I can find no fault for a product in this price range. A great bargain for the money and I couldn't be more happy with it.
This is my best purchase ever. I bought it from 6Ave electronics from one of Amazon's merchants. $438 plus free shipping! I have never owned an HDTV and this was my first. For its price, the image quality is great and comparable to known brands such as Samsung which may costs over $800. If you want a great HDTV for the lowest price, you can't go wrong choosing this set. I used to play on my Trinitron 36 Sony XBR TV but now Olevia looks just as great. The only thing I dont like about this HDTV is that there is only one set of each input. One for component, One for S-video, One for HDMI, etc.Buy this if you are on budget. You won't regret it.
I bought this stereo based on the customer reviews and of course the low price. I returned it. The CD player worked for only a few hours before conking out. The digital tuner did not tune stations as well as I can with my other, non-digital radios. But most of all I was disappointed with the sound quality. It was very poor in my opinion and sounded like I was listening to it in the bathroom.
Clearly Monsters lower end product, but cables are cables. Used this to feed one channel to two inputs on a Mono Block amplifier in my Car System. Works flawlessly. Nice quality terminals and construction. Can't beat the price.
The camera is very nice and easy to use. It is a very good way of communicating with people around the world .we like it lot .
The dual 1GB memory modules were inserted in an Intel DQ965GF Intel Core 2 Duo Ready Socket 775 MicroATX Motherboard, and they worked just fine. I also installed an Intel Core 2 Quad processor to the motherboard and now I have a computer that flies! I'm looking forward to buying another pair of memory modules to complement the 2GB already installed.
I bought one and there is a problem with the USB interface. My Sony VIAO, with Windows XP Pro, complained that it was plugged into a slower USB 1.1 hub. It wasn't.I tried on another computer, also running Windows XP Pro, and after it initially appeared to recognize the drive the computer failed to work with the drive or even recognize it when it was plugged in.I guess I'm lucky. I can return it without any loss of data, since it never worked properly to start with.
The keys are very hard to press - within 1 minute of typing, I am already feeling cramps in my hands. It's going back to the store tonight!
Doesn't work like a DVD+RW. You can't erase a DVD. Occassionally you may find one which can be erased. Pay more and go for some branded one.
I bought this adapter to use with my binoculars for use at the shooting range. Instead of buying a spotting scope I bought this adapter and a tripod.
Real Good stand works well with my camera DSC S 90. Excellent at the price offered.
This product is supposedly a re badged Primera product. However it does not come with the same software. The software that comes with it has not been updated since 2009 and will not work with current operating systems. It's totally useless, don't buy it!!!
I am re-reveiwing this item because when it arrived, it didn't work and I got a replacement battery for it, that wasn't the problem. I sent it back and Amazon sent a new one. I had the same problem with the new on so I figured it was me who was the problem. Low and behold, I wasn't setting my camera to remote control! That was the problem and now there is no problem.
This HDMI produced waving like distortions from my DVD player. I swiped it out for a better one and ruled out the player problems it was the HDMI cable.
Despite having a very robust wireless system in my house, picture quality is not what I expected.Pros:Easy to set up.Cons:Picture quality is only fair.Three stars. Not as good as expected.
These headphones are amazing. I haven't had them for very long, but the sound quality is amazing, and they work with my iPhone right out of the box. With the pictures I saw, I thought it wouldn't work, but it's a slim connector so it works just fine. Guess I can return that adapter I got, huh? ;) These are definitely worth the money.
I installed it in 5 minutes or less, just followed the instructions and everything worked well, I use Windows XP Home Edition.
big enough to view from across the room. great storage capacity using sd chips and usb storage devices. wasn't thrilled about the plastic frame, but it came in a dark wood simulation that doesn't detract from the decor. looking foreward to hooking up digital camera to play and see if it will work.
This camera is awesome! I have a Nikon N80 35mm film camera and the D70 is basically a digital version of the N80. They look and perform in very similar manners. The D70 is slightly taller and heavier than the N80, though. I do want to warn people that digital photography with a D-SLR is different than film photography with a 35mm SLR. It takes practice and a little time to get used to it. But once you do you'll love it!The D70 has pretty much everything a digital SLR needs. It takes exceptionally sharp pictures with the 6.1 MP sensor. The rechargeable battery lasts forever. So far I've taken about 200 pictures (some with flash, some without), reviewed the pics on the LCD and experimented with various menu functions and the battery meter hasn't gone down any yet.The menu on the D70 is expansive. It has all kinds of customizations to make the camera fit your personal preferences (Like which control knob changes aperture or shutter speed, bracketing order, self timer length, etc). The camera also includes many white balance settings and adjustments like vivid, saturation, contrast, etc.The camera can take pictures in 5 different options: NEF(RAW), JPEG fine, JPEG Normal, JEPG Basic and NEF+JPEG Basic. And the pictures can be taken in 3 sizes: L (3,008x 2000), M (2,240x 1,488) and S (1,504x 1,000).The D70 has a very fast write time to the memory card. Plus it has a memory buffer which lets you continue taking pictures even while the camera is writing to the card. Because of this I would recommend saving some money by buying a basic type memory card. I don't think you really need a "high speed" card. When I was testing out my camera, with a basic card, I was able to take 7-8 JPEG Fine pictures in about 3-4 seconds before the camera's buffer filled up (as soon as a picture is written to the card the buffer frees up space and so you can continue to take pictures but the picture taking rate slows down, maybe 1/sec. instead of 3/sec.)The viewfinder is very clear and has a bar at the bottom that tells you shutter speed, aperture, metering numbers, etc. You can elect to add horizontal and vertical lines to the viewfinder as one of your custom settings. I would recommend doing this since it helps you keep things leveled up.Auto focus is fast and pretty accurate most of the time. Of course you need AF lenses to utilize this feature. There is really no "shutter lag." As soon as you push the shutter button the camera takes the picture. Also, there is no start up time when you turn the camera on.There are a few things I wish the D70 had. First, I wish it had a bigger viewfinder (like the one in the N80). Second, I wish it had "live view" on the LCD monitor like point and shoot cameras. As far as I know no D-SLRs have "live view." Since SLRs have a through the lens viewfinder the camera's mirror (which flips up when the picture is taken) blocks the digital sensor. Third, I wish it had a sensitivity speed of ISO 100. And fourth, I wish it had a mirror lockup mode for taking slower shutter speed pictures (The mirror can be locked up for cleaning, why not for picture taking!).In conclusion, this is a great camera and you will not be disappointed. I think it is a steal for $1,000 since it has many professional D-SLR features. I would definitely buy it again and I very highly recommend it. Best of luck in your digital photography endeavor!
I use this camera primarily for work. I work for a university and take pictures of large agricultural studies, etc. I need high res. pics. to blow up for powerpoint presentations and posters. I like using this camera for all the manual options that one has, and the great optical zoom. When taking pics. on the highest quality and res. I can blow them up to 16 x 20 for a poster with no problems. A solid camera that takes high quality images. The only problem, and this is a big problem, is battery life. I went out and purchased the highest quality rechargeable batteries I could find and I still will only get 15-20 pics on the highest settings (and that is not using the lcd monitor). I realize that taking smaller images will decrease the energy used to write the file to the flash card, but when you have to take quality images.....This makes the camera useless for traveling (unless you want to bring lots of batteries) and routine use. I bought this camera a few years ago 2001/2002 and could not recommend one buying this now with all the options available to you. I am in the market to replace this now with a digital slr package.
I chose this mousepad to replace the cheap foam mousepad I use at work. I work with a computer all day, and have had some recurring wrist pain in the past. This mousepad came in several pieces. There was some double-sided velcro for attaching the wrist rest, that went on with no issues and has held tight. It also came with a couple of different sizes of feet to use for the tilt. I agree with the other posters that the "tilt" is a little misleading as it's accomplished with putting different feet. I find the mousepad very comfortable , and tracking has not been an issue. I've been able to retire the gel wrest rest I've been carrying around for 10 years.
This is my second Sigma lens (the other one I own is 10-20mm), and I am pleased with the quality of image it helps produce, enough that I'd buy it again if I have to.I use this lens with Nikon D300 and I wanted a lens that I can use for all kinds of situations when I'm outdoors shooting nature, shooting portraits on assignment or capturing our family life. After three months of use, I am very satisfied with the results and here is why.-- The lens is very sharp at just about any aperture. I'm pleased with all the details I see in my images when I'm shooting buildings or other objects, as well as when I'm shooting people. In fact, I am sometimes amazed at the sharpness I get.-- I love the fact that being f/2.8 lens, I can use it in dark situations. Now I am not forced to pull out my 50mm f/1.8 every time and this lens gives me another option for low light photography, with more of a range of zoom.-- It's not too bulky and well built.-- AF works very well and faster than my Nikon 50mm f/1.8-- It handles color very well.Now a few cons-- The images are somewhat soft when you're shooting at f/2.8. However, I knew that was the case from other reviews, and it's fine by me. If I'm after sharpness, I can always apply little extra of it in post processing. I didn't want to pay few more hundred bucks for Nikon's version of this lens just to get a bit more of sharpness at f/2.8.-- It uses 82 diameter, which forced me to buy new filter adopter ring and expensive polarizer.-- It's probably not the sexiest looking lens out there, but hey, once again, you get what you pay for with Sigma-- Sigma really needs to work on the design of their caps and screw caps on the back of the lens. It takes longer for me to put these on when compared with Nikon lenses and sometimes it's a pain when you're outdoors in the dark.Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase, and I now shoot 80% of the time with this lens. If you're on a tight budget during these uncertain economic times, this lens may be a good idea.
This actually met up to my expectatons of it. It comes with a lanyard which makes it easy to use while working out, you can just hang it right around your neck and go about your business. It also came with two sets of earphones which I thought was nice and it has hold button on the side so you dont turn it on if you keep it in your pocket. The only problem I see people might have with it is the little toggle button on the top of it. I can see where it would be easy to rip off if it got caught on something your pocket.
I've learned that this technology is no better if you buy a $2 cord or one for $80! It's all the same... stop wasting your money people! :-)
I am pretty disappointed that I have bought yet another device that can't charge my iPod in the car :( The sound quality is very good and I really wish this would work but it's just another device that doesn't. If anybody out there has found a FM transmitter that also charges an iPod Nano 4G - please let me know. I am at my wits end.
I needed the male and you sent me the female.The picture on the site doesn't really show if it's male or female.And the description doesn't say, male or female!
Great value on fine quality batteries with a respectable charger. The car adapter makes this particularly good.
...with this purchase. Even I was skeptical at first to buy this one bcoz of lack of reviews and few stores & web-sites selling them.After doing a lot of research online, I had gone to Fry's to buy the Fuji's 3800 (PC World second best). And saw this Sharp one there. Played with it and I liked it. More bcoz of the price.Since I have had a very good experience with Sharp electronics in the past, hence decided to trust this one..Over the weekend at a friend's b'day party, compared it with a higher pricedSony 4MP cybershot and a 2MP Nikon and this one was just amazing. My friends were all "Ah" & "Wow" !!- Far better, brighter and sharper LCD display (CG Silicon developed by Sharp which has 134000 pixels, double the conventional 66000 pixel LCDs on most cameras)- Pictures were so sharp and bright. Even under their poorly lit room. The best pic quality amongst all the 3 cameras.-Other features worth noting found only in high end cameras:- Video Out PAL/NTSC- Black & White Mode- Manual Aperture and shutter speed controls- Canon lens- AC adapter bundled with the package. Most camera's you have to buy it separately.- Very easy operation and upload to PC. Like a thumb drive, you will see that the camera takes an available drive (say e:\ or f:\) on your computer. You can then drag and drop files like you do it on your PC from drive C:\ to A:\ etc.Fianlly I would really recommend this camera to every new user and one who is upgrading from 1 or 2MP.Infact I would rather advice to go for VE-CG40U 4MegaPixel with audio recording and built in speaker and microphone. It was only 60 more at Frys that day. Now it is selling for over 288 at Frys' outpost.com and for 299 you get a Sakar AC/DC charger with 4 NiMH batteries along.One thing I cannot comment for sure is the battery life. Maybe in my next review. And only thing I would have desired more from this camera is a Silver body !Happy clicking !
Very happy with the camera.
This TV is great. It has lots of features including a QAM tuner built right in for receiving digital cable without the need for a setop box. The 1080i is just beautiful on this TV. I paid only $1099 shipping included which is a lot less than some of the other HDTV's out there and it is just as good if not better. I definitely recommend this TV to everyone that wants one.
I am very disappointed in this product. For a novice user it is extremely difficult to configure. I have a windows 98 desktop and it couldn't detect the router. I couldn't upgrade the firmware like others said cause it wouldn't even detect it. The windows xp laptop did detect the router but I couldn't get it to work because the product came defective. I spend four days trying to install it and an hour with the D-Link tech support. Their magical formula was hold the reset button for 5 sec, and while holding it unplug the power cord for another 5 sec. Still holding the reset button, plug the power cord back in and wait another 5 sec. It didn't work for me cause they determined my router had defective ports but you can give it a try. However, I did find the tech support nice and helpful, unlike what the other reviews stated. For AT&amp;T cable modem users, you must register the router's MAC address with AT&amp;T to work.
With hopes that I could interface my GPS315 with my pc and store trips that I had taken as well as set up my unit for new trips I ordered the DataSend software. I was quite dissapointed to find that it is ONLY a compilation of waypoints(landmarks as Magellan calls them). You can only put the landmarks into the GPS. It lacks the capability of storing data FROM the GPS which is very important for finding fishing spots or recording previous trips. I have found another product that I hope can do that (DataTrack) but thats not available on Amazon. Additionally the maps are not detailed enough to plan a trip. I wish I could return this product.
The product description says it works "with any wired or wireless IP camera", however I have not been able to get it to work with the wireless security cameras I bought for my home so that I could monitor them from work via the internet. I cannot even get past the initial setup as the software doesn't recognize the cameras. This product may work well with a webcam or something similar but does not do what I need it for.
This is my first Radar Detector and I am very happy with it. The mounting suction cups work better then I expected. I picked this one after reading the reviews on amazon.I bought this threw amazon not a second party so there is no problem with warranty.This Detector saved me in at least 3 instances on one road trip to Lake Tahoe. My advice to someone that is not familiar with radar detecting is, If you are being picked up by a chp coming at you slow down don't waste time. It didn't come with the smart cord that amazon claimed it did. I really don't have a problem with the cord it came with so it doesn't bother me. I also advise disconnecting the power cord when not in use and plug it in after your car is started. My Mercedes did some weird things when I started it and the radar detector was plugged into power. Get this without reservation you won't be sorry...Happy Trails
The first thing I noticed upon receiving these cables (I ordered quite a few, in different sizes) is that they are packaged in individual ziplock bags, rather than bound by twist-ties like so many other cables. I'm not exactly sure why, but this left me with a positive impression.Getting the cables out of their pouches, they appear to be high quality, better than others I've purchased online in the past. The variety of sizes is definitely a plus. I'd definitely order more from Tripp Lite if need more patch cables.
Great price! Solid product!I used this to hook up my 7.1 surround system. It sounds great and I have a little extra wire left!no complaints!!
Bought this as a combination Deal with an XM Skifi2 cradle. Plug was the wrong size. The dock was OK, but this plug was completely different from my original. I suppose it's Amazons fault for pairing it the the Skyfi2 cradle. But for 5 bucks, it's not worth sending back.
For a present, I recently got an RCA RP7968 Boombox. Its really great! The RCA has large, easy to use, readable buttons. It plays CD's and cassettes with ease, and it also is very stylish(not as much as some Sony's and Aiwa's, though). Although, there are few downsides. First off, it really is not for portable use. It eats away battery's in no time. In addition, it is pretty heavy for a boombox. I still do reccomment this RCA boombox...as I said in my title it has a great value and great quality, but if you spend a few bucks more, you might be able to find a better one for your needs.
I have had the Telezapper hooked up to my phone for about 3 months now, and the telemarketing calls haven't stopped. Just this morning I got yet another call that obviously came from a predictive dialer -- you can tell when there's a momentary delay before the telemarketer comes on the phone -- the very type of call the Telezapper is supposed to intercept! So far my husband and I have yet to experience the silence on the end of the line that indicates a telemarketer's been zapped... and we get a lot of telemarketing calls. I am skeptical that this device really works, and the beep that answers EVERY call is both loud and annoying. I'd say save your [money] and take the phone off the hook during dinner, or just let it ring. Better yet, lobby your congress members and the FCC to establish a national do-not-call list, which would not only be free -- it's our right!!!
There are those of you who might think that having no Auto Focus Motor is a big deal, it's not to me, HERE'S WHY? I grew up with a Canon AE-1 more then 20 years ago which was a Shutter-Priority camera with Manual Focus only, and still have the camera. There are times when Manual Focus comes in real handy, such as low lighting when the Auto Focus is not going to work very good. Jewelry will also cause Auto Focus to mess up and not focus right, that's when you need Manual Focus. BESIDES, DO PROFESSIONALS RELY ON AUTO FOCUS? NOT MOST OF THE TIME THEY DON'T. Mind you, I am not a Pro, but an Advanced Amature who has dealt with 2 or 3 SLR's and one other DSLR, the Pentax ist DL, for which my Brother wants, and that is giving me a chance to buy this wonderful Nikon D40, which is a whole lot faster, and a whole lot better, and a better Burst speed of 100 frames, which is good for me, for I love car racing, watching them go round and round the dirt track.I was initially going to buy th Canon Digital Rebel XTI, but it has some disadvantages, mainly a Burst of only 27 frames vs Nikon's 100, and it's Exposure Compinsation was also lacking behind the Nikon. The Canon has a 2+/- vs. Nikon's 5+/- a BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!I don't have the Nikon D40 yet, but will hopefully before Christmas.THANK YOU NIKON FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL CAMERA THAT PUTS THE CANON REBEL XTI TO SHAME, EVEN THOUGH I GREW UP ON CANON. Sorry Canon Lovers, but I am going Nikon! All the way!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy!UPDATE: I will be getting my D40 in about a week, stay tuned for anybody interested, and i'll let you know how much i really like it.UPDATE! UPDATE! I now have my Nikon D40, AND I LOVE EVERY SECOND OF IT! It's easy to figure out the controls, and i really like the D-Lighting feature. My only gripe is the Grip is a little bit small, but I'll manage with that. THIS NIKON D40 KICKS THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF MY PREVIOUS PENTAX IST DL DSLR WHICH DIDN'T HAVE THE FAST AUTO FOCUS ON THE D40, WHICH I ABSOLUTETLY LOVE, AND TALK ABOUT QUIET AUTO FOCUS, THE D40 HAS IT. I WILL BE A NIKON USER FROM HERE ON OUT.UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! I also have now at my disposal a Canon Digital Rebel XSI Camera, and I love both, BUT I CAN'T QUITE UNDERSTAND WHY MY NIKON D40 WILL NOT TAKE A DECENT PHOTO WITHOUT FLASH IN FULL MANUAL MODE BUT MY CANON WILL, CANON CANNOT BE THAT MUCH BETTER, THE NIKON PICTURES ARE CONSTANTLY UNDEREXPOSED WITHOUT FLASH IN MANUAL MODE, ALL OTHER MODES IT IS VERY GOOD AT TAKING PICTURES WITHOUT FLASH. Has anybody had any experience in these areas, please comment
My folks bought this for their cabin. Nice compact TV with decent picture from an analog antennae. Acceptible sound with broadcast TV. BUT sound while playing a DVD was so low that we had to crowd within 6 feet to hear it at max volume! Tried other DVDs with same result. Returned it and got the 19" model. Much better sound - not just louder at max volume but also better sounding at low to mid volume. Maybe we just got the occasional defective unit/ maybe not. If you buy this product keep your packaging and receipts.
I bought 2 of these many years ago.I just moved and changed my network configuration and the connected printer wouldn't print.After several hours of OS aggravation (XP x64), I checked the TrendNet website and they had updated utilities for this device (even for Win7). In my 20 years of computing, I've found it rare that a large company will continue to support its products thru several OS revisions (as opposed to forcing you to buy an updated version of the same product). 5 stars to you Trendnet. Next time I need a networking device, I'll look at yours first.
Bought this for my 14 yr old son. He dropped it on carpet last weekend with the telephoto lens out (taking video) and that was it. It may be inexpensive to buy, but it sure wasn't inexpensive to fix (warranty doesn't cover it). We were hoping for a little more than 4 months use. I am afraid of the lens problem Canon seems to have, but it took really nice pics and was easy for a kid (and non-digital parent) to use. Wish Canon wouldn't use cheapo plastic on otherwise great camera.
Tech For Less handled everything with perfection. I have never been this impressed with a company's service. Keep up the good work.
This is probably the worst printer I've owned. It is, huge, even bigger than many other multifunction printers. The cords are designed so they are in a difficult place to put in and take out. But more importantly, it has broken twice and after a while it isn't worthwhile to fix it.I only recommend this printer if you have a huge desk and if you can face the printer backwards to see the cords.
Have only had this item for a week, but I love it so far. Compared to the HP all in one I have, this one is much better. It is more substantial, has more features, prints faster and you get much more for a great price. I paid only $160.00.I highly recommend this printer.
I use it with 35mm film cameras, many kinds, and I've never wished it could do something it can't. It folds and extends in a flash, the clip-closure legs are way easier for me than twisties, and the whole thing is plenty light. Plus, it extends really high, much higher than most compact tripods. I've had mine 4 years and put it through a lot. It shows no signs of wear, and I imagine I'll be using it in ten and twenty years.I wish it got shorter than 19 inches, or 21, or whatever it is, but I've had shorter tripods, and their shortness (for ease of packing) never made up for their extra weight, slowness, hassles. The only reason not to get a Snapman, is if you don't like green. Fortunately, I do.
A camera as expensive as this one should work for more than a couple of years. I used to love the camera and Olympus but will not buy there products ever again. The menu options have malfunctioned making the camera usless. And after reading the most current reviews the same problem has happened to many other people. Seeing that so many people have had this same problem shows that Olympus makes poor quality equipment even in there more expensive cameras. Look elsewhere.
I wanted to try another CF holder, i have the "Vanguard DI Holder 6 Plastic Memory Card Holder" and works better than this for the following reasons:* It close better, i mean, it have a kind of a botton than close better than this aluminum case* The rubber part (The one that holds the CF) is well attached to the case, so when you remove de CF it wont come out.I regret to try another item, so i have to fix to the Aluminum one:* Bent the little part so it close better* Glue the rubber part.Conclusion:NOT BUT THIS ONE, BUY the "Vanguard DI Holder 6 Plastic Memory Card" (http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-DI-Holder-Plastic-Memory/dp/B00026C9II/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1263756478&sr;=8-1)
It really is a great walk around lens. It has a slight wobble to it but, ofcourse, it's not an "L" lens. Takes crisp pictures for me on my 40D.
This is my first "Advanced" universal remote control purchase, so all I have to compare it to is the old universal remotes you buy at Radio Shack or BestBuy. Compared to those old remotes, it is very, very impressive!The largest selling point is the ease of use. This unit was extremely easy to setup. I simply followed the very short instructions to open the Harmony application, I chose the models of my Harmon Kardon receiver, my DirecTV DVR and my Panasonic plasma TV. The hardest part of this whole process was getting the model numbers off of the back of these components! :)After inputting the model numbers, it asked me a few simple yes/no questions, like "Do you want to leave your DVR on when you turn off your TV?", and "Do you want the Receiver on when you watch a DVD?", and "Is your DVD input on your receiver set to DVD?". After answering those simple questions, it said to connect the remote to the computer via the included USB cable, and after a few seconds, the remote was ready to use.I honestly never read the manual or instructions past getting to the "Harmony" application (yes I'm a guy), and I figured it all out in a couple of minutes.I am amazed at all the buttons included with the devices I added. On top of the normal buttons on the remote, the lcd screen had 3 pages (which you scroll thru using arrow keys) of additional buttons for my TV. It had 7 pages of buttons for my receiver, which was really awesome.I have only found one thing I can't do on this remote, and it is turning off the multi-room feature of my receiver, which quite frankly, is difficult with the original remote. It may be possible with the Harmony, I just haven't spent any time with it, because it's too cold to be on the patio to listen to music anyways... :)All in all, I highly recommend this remote, especially for the price range. I put my other 3 remotes in the drawer, and they are staying there!
I purchased this Logitech V-270 for my Apple Macbook. I installed this in winxp and MacOS within 2 minutes without any software. Although I found that after installing the logitech provided software in windows. I was able to gain more control of the mouse because you can turn off the cursor accelerator feature. This is probably by far the best laptop mouse for the price.
Wow, this is the Best Sleeper speaker, I has made it so my future wife is still going to Marry me. I had a different speaker pillow but it was More pillow that speaker and the pillow had passed its time and was unable to be washed.Where This one is great its so small I just tuck it under my ear and I am good to go, I like to listen to overnight radio or some of the baseball games and My future Mrs. Needs Total Silence for her to get to sleep. This has saved our relationship. lol Not really but I am sure you can understand. It is the best and I had looked at the C-Crane site which had it but it was More money so Again Amazon has come through.Enjoy it
As far as noise cancelling goes, they work well on constant noises like fans in a room or jet engines. As far as babies crying, not quite as good. I use a combination of foam ear plugs and these headphone together. From a sound quality perspective... they rock. Awesome for movies on the plane! I really love the fact you can detach the cord and use them just as noise cancelling. Very comfy, but after about 4 hours, they start to get annoying. I can't imagine any of the other headphones are much better. Overall, very very happy I got these, and the price was great.
I did not receive the item that I ordered. PC Universe knformed me that they did not stock subject UDB hub. They sent me a substitute unit that was satisfactory. I sent several e-mails to Amazon which went unanswered. Eventually got a refund after several phone calls to PC Universe. Could not get in contact with Amazon at all. The whole thing has been a nightmare. Probably will not order again from Amazon, the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing, etc, etc....ESJ
A must have. Stylus in my Z22 lives in its own compartment, but there is always a chance I might lose it so I wanted to be sure I had a couple extra. Good quality...just like original. Would recommend.
the at 440 mla is one of the great values in hi hifi ,i give it a 4 in stand of of a 5 becouse nothing is perfect in IMO ,however that being said you would have to spend 3 to 4 times more for a cart with a stylus tip that can match the stylus used on this AT model, it digs deep bringing out detail while adding miminal wear to your teasured lp collection, it can be a little bright with the wrong phono preamp and when not broken in, but to my ears not as nearly bad as some will tell you , it is slightly forword in the top but this is minimel with a phono preamp with a flat response , i would describe it has having speed details and dynamics, a little lean in the bass but with great clarity , im using mine on a rega p3-24 and have no desire to upgrade to a higher end cart though this table would be consenderd to high end for this cartridge , you don,t see a lot of press for AT products in the audiophile world due to its products wide aviibility which is a shame since there products offer exceptional performence in there price catagorys ant how AT manages to keep selling this cart with there supurb microl stylus is beyand me as what other cartridge makers would charge you to include it
**UPDATE 10-28-05** - InstructionsOf the two parts of the device. The one with a little hole marked 'IR EXTENDER', should go in front of the device you wish to be controlled, so it can see the place you usually point your remote control at. The other, take with you (along with your normal remote control) into the other room. To change channels in this other room point your normal remote control at the little Jensen device you have with you in there.Rip open the box, plug in the tiny little power supplies (Which come in the box too!). You will need an outlet in the same area as your item you are going to control, but there is plenty of power cable on them. Extend the little antennas and remotely control your equipment within moments. They worked anywhere and everywhere in a 3 floor house, with no trouble at all. There was no trying different positions and places to get them to work, because they did. They are also very discreet, and after a short while I forgot they were there, as I don't have to be close to, or point the remote directly at, the Recoton extenders....Now, where can I get more transmitters, so I can use them all over the house? ---UPDATE---- I ended up buying another set in a sale, and put the second transmitter in another room, which worked instantly with the original receiver. So now I have two transmitters sending to the same receiver, with no problems at all. Now I have a spare receiver too :)
When I read that this knife had a 2GB memory stick, LED light, pen, knife, scissors and file, I was sure the thing must be huge. It is actually must smaller than I expected. The LED light is also alot brighter in the dark than I would have expected from such a small light source.
I was looking for a compact case for my laptop which I would then carry inside a roll-on suitcase. I wanted some padding that would help cushion the laptop while it was being wheeled about inside the suitcase, bumped over curbs, popped into overhead racks, and the like. This fit the bill exactly. I wouldn't walk through an airport carrying it by the strap, though I sometimes do that around the house.The pocket in front is somewhat useful. It is fine for carrying a few discs, or, as in my case, an ethernet cable. I went to Fry's and bought a 14-foot flat patch cord which can be coiled and thus fits neatly in the pocket.My IBM (Lenovo)Thinkpad Z61t with the 7-cell battery fits just right. The laptop's footprint is 13-1/8 inches by 10-1/8 inches, and the thickness is about 1-1/4 inch. The 7-cell battery protrudes from the back of the laptop by about 1-1/4 inch, and the laptop would have a looser fit if it didn't have the protrusion. As it is, the fit couldn't be better unless there were a custom design that matched the battery protrusion exactly.I was misled a bit by the illustration. I thought that it had straps like the handles on a briefcase; it doesn't. It has a strap on the end. It's OK that way, but it would be more convenient if it had briefcase-style handles.By the way, there at least four colors. You're not stuck with black. I purchased the navy blue version. Search Amazon and you should be able to find the other colors if you want something other than black.
battery seems to work fine, but time will tell how long it lasts. i have bought multiple different brands at different prices over the years and they all seem to swell after a year or two.
I would have given it 5 stars but there are two things about it that I did not like. I have an older RCA TV and had a fantastic RCA VCR that I used as a tuner for years. The two worked great together as the clock on the VCR displayed time while the TV showed the channel as well as when you shut the VCR off it would stay in the mode it was in last. I could not find an RCA VCR worth a hoot especially in black so I bought this. I could not find a code on the JVC remote that would change its program to operate the TV (none of the codes for RCA or any other brand worked). When you turn it off it goes from the VCR to the TV mode so if you do not turn on the VCR first (if you are using it as a tuner like I am) and hit the VCR/TV button to switch back to VCR mode you get a blast of snow and static from your TV till you switch it. In VCR mode it displays the channel not the time, I have not been able to figure out how to get them to swap. Other than that the set up was easy and automatic even off of broadcast TV. The quality of the playback is great. I have not recorded anything yet. Reading the manual is a plus before using it.
Really bad glare/reflection. And it has a lot of static cling. Also, the tabs it comes with to "mount" it to the screen are intrusive to the display. They are clear, but they are tabs that extend into the screen. I had to move them a few times so I would be able to see the minimize/maximize buttons in the corner, etc. Overall it's ok, but the way it mounts to the screen could be better.
The speakers are not what I expected. Their sound is not as good as the ones that came with my computer. I Won't advise anyone to buy them.
I bought this adapter a long time ago to use with my DirecTV TiVo. Nowadays I have Verizon FiOS so the TiVo is long gone, but this little Netgear ethernet adapter is still with me. Today I tried it out with my Asus Transformer TF700 and it connected right up to the hard wired network. Now I can use my Transformer to conduct secret nefarious plans and not worry about that black van with the antenna parked outside my house.
This is a great firewire cable. I cant believe how thin it is. It has that typical, durable, apple-like jellyish feel to it. It's super flexible and works perfect!
Thanks to the reviewer above for telling me it is called a "Dongle". The card worked fine, until the connection to it broke. Get a new one where the line connencts directly into the card.
Absolutely one of the best printers around, especially for the price! EVERYTHING works unlike some of the comments in the other reviews. I've had no problems in any respect. And it's fast. I wish that I had purchased the 1320 sooner because it's a winner! Recommend it without reservation.
I have had two sets of these speakers now and the third just quit working. They last about 3 months. It's not like I take them anywhere, they pretty much stay in my office. Other than that, the sound is good. I have also purchased a cheapie $5 speaker on Amazon, and those work great and I haul them around everywhere.
I also use a Plantronics m170 headset, which comes with a volume control and mute switch, which the Panasonic lacks. However, the Panasonic is less than half the price, provides the same sound quality, and is more comfortable (probably due to thicker padding). I go through headsets fairly quickly due to heavy usage, so the low price is a perk.
I have the 30 and 80 GB iPods that my wife and I use at work each day, but they were a little too bulky to take to the gym or while in-line skating. So I decided to give the new shuffle a try. I have been very impressed. I was actually able to fit about 265 songs on to it after selecting the 128 conversion option that is included in iTunes for the shuffle and that is plenty for quite a long time of repeat free listening.I have used bikes, steppers, ellipticals, and lifted with just about every piece of equipment in the gym and this thing never gets in the way. I have even accidentally hit it with dumbbells a few times and it keeps on going without any problems.Also the headphones that come with it are a great length, I have had some in the past that are too long and get in the way and snag on things, but when I clip the shuffle on to my pants pocket, the cord is just the right length. I have both the silver, which I got before the colors were available, and the orange and I have not had any problems with either one. Apple did it again, I can't wait to see what they come up with next!
When I read the spec's for this product, I thought I read that it would transfer Windows 2000 files, but not the favorites and e-mail. That was ok for me,so I ordered. The software does not install on a Windows 2000 machine. So be sure you only use it with an XP machine!
I like these sleeves and I ordered them along with the Ideastream CD storage boxes. But the actual dimensions of the sleeves are 5.75"H X 5"W (including the title tab at the top). The Ideastream boxes are 5"H with the lid. This means that if the CD box is full, the titles have to be folded back in order for the lid to fit securely. Other than that minor nuisance, the system works well and saves lots of space.
Lovely product for the price.I love the design, and the simplicity of the keypad.only thing I would change, is either make the power adapter a smaller one, or in the format of a laptop, e.g. a cable attached to the wall, and the adapter on the floor.
I think this is quite a nice CD holder. I've had no problems with it whatsoever, in fact, this is my second one and they look great doing the "bookend" thing. Holds tons of CD and lets you organize them nicely. Whoever said it was hard to put together got a "are you kidding?" look from my 14 year old who put it together in about 5 minutes. I'm a satisfied customer here.
I always purchase a proctive filter when buying a new lens. This filter is of excellent quality, fits and performs well as a protection as as a UV filter as well. As a photographer, lens protection is essential and Amazon's recommendations are the best
Pros:- The hardware itself is very slick. It is actually much slimmer and more stylish than in the pictures you see on the internet.- Fingerprint registration is straightforward and seemless.- Logging into websites is very very easy once setup.Cons:-Only works with IE-WILL NOT work with active directory-DigitalPersona Password Manager (included) is complete garbage. Almost a complete scam IMHO-Digital Persona has awesome biotmetric software that is more expensive than the average PC.This product is shipped to you with basically no software whatsoever. It can fill in usernames and passwords very very well on websites but that's about it.You are NOT able to log into Windows XP, you are NOT able unlock your PC. You are NOT able to do pretty much anything except log into websites. Most of which support cookies and remember you anyway.Without any real software the Microsoft Fingerprint Reader is a very expensive and very useless toy.The good news is that you can purchase the software from Digital Persona, the company that actually produces the MFR.The bad news is that the software costs more than the device, more than Windows XP, and quite possibly more than your PC.Borderline scam if IMHO.
I have two HP 1420 printers and have used them normally. I bought this pair of color cartridges but was very disappointed in the low amount of color prints. In the past I have had no troubles but both of these were far below print quantity compared to the ones I originally purchased. I wonder if they might have been sold with the original printers with a small amount of ink. I would not purchase this item again..
I bought this for my D60. Previously used a SB-22 on a Nikon 5400 Coolpix. The SB-22 doesn't integrate well with the D60. Can use it in manual mode only.I've only had it a few weeks, but a couple of featuresI really like are the flash automatically turns on/off with the camera and I don't have to mess with setting F-stops on the flash. Just slide the flash on the hot shoe, rotate the clamp lock and you are done. Flash will zoom and set the right amount of flash based on the camera setting.One feature I'm not sure about is the need to press a button to rotate the head for a bounce flash. In general it is just right size and power for my needs.
This was rated so well by all of the reviewers and it is the best I have ever used. Only problem is in the city under autoscanit goes off for all the store security sensors. Even on city it sometimes goes off. But for detecting radar it is great.I was using a 18 year old Uniden that saved me everytime but once and I still have that one in my pickup.I got the beltronics 995 for a great price and highly reccomend it for anyone needing a radar detector.
The recorder is easy to use and the microphone is very sensitive -- at a recent interview I was conducting, it picked up the voices of people talking in the hallway outside the closed door of the interview room. Trouble is, I cannot figure out the software, and I am not a techno-idiot. I don't care about using the software for voice recognition (since I interview many people, that wouldn't be practical), but I can't even figure out how to get the files off the device and onto my hard drive. There are five files on the recorder and they don't even show up in the voice editing software window. I'd assumed when I got the recorder that it would be drag and drop, but it isn't.I have just ordered a Sony recorder that IS drag and drop and that needs no proprietary software. I'm going to leave the Panasonic in my car to use for voice memos that I don't need to save to my computer.
Exceptional weight to stability ratio. I own and use 6 and 10 pound wood and carbon fiber tripods for my larger (4 x 5 etc.) cameras. The Luxi F is intended for use with a Canon 5D walk around.The leg locking mechanism is brilliant. It incorporates a continuous fool proof cam operation, maybe hard to describe quickly, but suffice it to say it doesn't rely on friction to catch (start) as in most other twist cam designs, the unique cross section of each tube IS the locking cam shape.The included pan head offsets the tripod screw some 2 inches behind the center post!!! This makes this lightweight tripod very usable with longer length lenses. My 35 dslr with a 70 300 zoom (DO) is still weighted slightly behind the center post. Ball head versions of this tripod will place nearly all of the weight forward of the center post.Note that the PH145Q pan tilt head used on this tripod tightens on both sides of the center post. This head handled a 3 pound 15 oz load very well and stiffly. (The head included with the Maxi F tightens only on one side.)The legs may be slightly prone to vibrations, but they seem to dampen within 4 or 5 seconds when rapped. The Luxi F's top leg section is 24 mm in diameter, the second section at 21 mm is the size of the top tube of the other tripods in this Velbon series. I suspect another critical achilles heel of the others will be their having a bottom section of 9mm diameter as opposed to the 12mm used here. I think this is spindly enough, I'm glad I didn't follow temptation and buy the lesser tripod.For a walk about outfit, the Ulta Luxi F leaves me few excuses not to have a tripod available any time I am carrying a camera. For a few ounces more and a few more dollars, this is the stiffess, strongess, lightess and shortest tripod I have found on the market. Better, stronger tripods are out there, some of them are more liable to stay in my closet or in my trunk when I am walking about.
I bought this player to use primarily while driving, and I've found it to be almost perfect for my needs. The criteria I used to select this model were car adapter included, resume feature, and MP3 capability. Unlike what another reviewer stated, the resume feature works fine for both audio and mp3 cd's, even after a day or more of non-use. He must have had a defective unit. The LCD display is extra-large and easy to read. The skip protection works much better than the last player I owned.Initially, the player would not play my MP3 CDs, which had me worried until I read the instructions. I was using a Linux computer to burn my CDs and was using the Rockridge extensions. The instructions state that the player will only support the Windows-compatible Joliet extensions. After burning a new CD with Joliet only, it played perfectly.I was also initially disturbed by the fact that the resume feature did not seem to work. Later, I realized that since I was using the car adapter exclusively, I had neglected to place AA batteries in the player. Batteries in, problem solved.I have one gripe that prevents this player from scoring 5 stars. It involves the behavior of the player when using the car adapter. When turning off the power by switching off the ignition on the car, the player occasionally locks up and must be &quot;reset&quot; by removing the batteries. This happens about 50% of the time. I have found through trial and error that I must press the stop button on the player before switching off the ignition in order to prevent this behavior. Unfortunately, however, the unit remains ON for about 30 seconds after pressing the stop button before shutting off completely (some sort of standby mode or something). If I shut off the ignition during this period, then the resume feature does not always kick in. Therefore, I have to wait 30 seconds after pressing stop to turn of the ignition. I have almost trained myself to press stop on the player when entering a parking lot, etc, so I don't have to sit idling for 30 secs.Other than this one problem, I've been very happy with this player.
I LOVE MY IPOD!!!! There's nothing much else to say but I love my ipod. It's cute and small and the clip really holds on to anything. You can pin it anywhere and it won't come off. Mine is pink and goes with everything, all my friends love it so much they've gotten themselves shuffles too. I do wish it could hold more music, but I am being greedy since it holds 24 of my cds already. Definitely get it!!!
Not too impressed specially after previously owning a different brand. The sound is fair. I purchase the RS 130 to listen to TV after my wife goes to sleep, unfortunately this does not contain the sound within its ear muffs.Anyone near you can still hear the sound from the headphones unless its volume is turn down very low.
This case is inexpensive for the quality you get, and with the soft divider kit I made it fit my Canon XL-H1 like a glove. I've traveled a lot and this case is just small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of most airlines. It looks sharp too. Great case, best one I've had.
Would buy this product again and probably will, works very well in my printer. Delivered better than expected and at a good price.Dale StevensonGrand Prairie, TX
It is a great product. I bought at as a gift for my husband. He loves it, and will not travel without it.
If you like deep, moving bass these headphone are for you! I was a bit skeptical, but these are the real deal!
Received product really quick as promised - The Centon Data stick 64 GB was new in package. Very easy to use worked great very happy
I was looking for good over the ear headphone. I stumbled across these - wow. For just under $100 bucks you have absolutely nothing to lose! These are professional monitoring headphones but do the job for my iPad and iPhone.I travelled to Europe on a 14hr flight and they did their job cutting out the noise of the A380-800 and the B777-300ER. No complaints there. When I am resting at home I also wear these and its all joy. Build quality is great, and they fit nicely and comfortably for long hours of listening.These are not traveling heads but meant for in-studio use. They will still do the job for the alternative use as outlined. However don't expect a carry case nor an airline adapter. They come with the bigger stereo adapter though.
This product was disappointing and was returned for a refund. Perhaps I should have known, but the resolution that showed on the TV after passing through this device was poor.
This cable works as expected and the construction seems to be of very high quality!
The product is very good and meets expectations. I am satisfied with the purchase and recommend it to anyone interested in a quality product.
It's an easy upgrade that you can do yourself. The low prices in RAM now should allow everyone to maximize their PC's capacity.
Bad quality pictures I try playing with the perlite and shutter speeds and have been through three rolls of film and I'm still not impressed
This filter is fine for normal shooting, but if you do low-light work, beware; you will see bad internal reflections on night shots, and will need to remove the filter.
I using Direct TV regular and its set in living room. And I do have spread to kitchen and basement using same receiver. So I need a control like RF. But the 65RC remote only us for digital receiver. Then that's a right product to use for. Doesn't need set up just charger battery and put it into transmitter. That's it and working great. I use the control anywhere in the house can change channel now.
This was a good replacement charger for my camera. It works well. Awesome!
These are being sold by Amazon itself now, so no worries about overpriced shipping. Aside from that, there's not much to say about batteries. Nice price and they work. Whoever said they are "Worthless" and don't hold a charge doesn't know what they're talking about - these are not rechargeable batteries.
I bought another set from a different company, and not only it was more expensive, but it promptly fell apart. I bought this one, and it worked perfectly. We used it at the theatre to see more detail, and it we all were satisfied.
Good Tripod -- stable even with lens extended. Small enough to fit in back pocket of camera case. Legs stay extended. So far no negatives.
Interface card, cables, software all in one box! What a deal! Installation was simple, but did need a driver download to make it see my Sony Digital Camcorder. After that, no problem. I think I looked at the manual once or twice, but I just went throught the included tutorial and it was very informative. Very intuitive to use. I particularly like how it automatically adjusts the length of music to sync with the length of the scenes. Very nice. I completed my first movie of a family Christmas Eve party. Made it mpeg and burned it to CD. Sent copies to everyone from the party.One thing to consider, as duley noted by others, is disk space. There is no such thing as enough free space. Get a BIG drive. That's a particularly key feature to note about the included software. You can capture an entire DV tape in about 150MB because it uses a preview quality resolution while you do your editing. Even the preview looks good. Once you got everything the way you want it the software re-captures just the scenes you need at full resolution with no degragation (remember, digital to digital).Your music, their music, video, stills, graphics, fades and transitions, cut out scenes, repeat scenes, and more! Obviously you got to have a good system for any A/V work, but that doesn't mean you need to be an engineer to use the software. Basically, if you can use a mouse you can make a movie with Pinnacle's StudioDv.
I have a great Cruzer, just I spect, work great wiht my XP. Colect my pictures from my family. I recomendet to every one, great price.
I initially bought these headphones soon after their initial release, before all the fancy colors after first having the cheaper V-Moda Bass Freqs. I broke the Bass Freqs about 9 months after i bought them, but it was my own fault as i accedentally pulled on the wire on a rowing machine while wearing them...stupid me. I really enjoyed the quality of sound of them, and most people said these were superior sound to them...not just bass but midrange and treble...and they were built from metal so they were more durable...i would believe. (When i pulled on the wire the plastic head casing broke in half and ripped some small wires out, not easy DYI repairing :( ). So i bought these through amazon and was impressed with the sound they produced. The bass was not as present as the aptly named bass freq, but the midrange and treble was not even comparable. I was pleased with my 30 dollar extra spent. (Both sets block out the sound more than you can imagine. My colleagues got mad at me not hearing them.) However, after about 6 months of use, the left headphone stopped working! Well it is EXTREMELY faint. I cannot stand listening to music with only one side so i began looking for new headphones immediately. Because i was pleased with the quality of the sound i decided to include these in my search for new headphones. Thinking it was going to be an easy v-moda vibe buy again i came to amazon, shocked to see the number of reviews 3stars and under. after reading the reviews i noticed many other people have had this same problem and i decided it wasnt a coincidence that a lot of people were losing sound in the left ear, so i shied away from them and decided to look else where. Unfortunately i could no longer go down to the $50 bass freqs because i both enjoyed the improved sound and they were made by a company with a huge design flaw in a higher grade product. I've decided to buy the Westone UM1's because of their great reviews everywhere.
this is bar far the best mouse i've ever had. i haven't had one problem with it and best of all, no ball!
This Targus BlackTop Standard Notebook Case was perfect!! I never purchased a used item from a seller on Amazon before!I would have to to say that this seller made the deal a VERY GOOD exprience!!Item was sold as descibed, and showed up faster than advertised!!It will work & look great, as its LIKE NEW!ThxJP
I love these earbuds. I purchased them while they were on sale for $39.99. I was hoping that they'd be a much better replacement for the ipod phones than the inexpensive sony's I'd bought a year earlier. Well...boy are they better. Noise reduction is tremendous and I don't have to turn the ipod up so loud to cover the "L" sounds. My only complaint is the asymetrical lengths of the bud cords. Just takes some getting used to.
Bought this battery to replace the original battery in my Panasonic phone. This battery works great. Lasts a long time on a full charge and works as well as the original battery did in it's prime.Purchase experience was also good. Bought it from Digital Media Source. Item shipped promptly and arrived in excellent shape.
I bought this camera because I read reviews stating that it was best for photographing small, fast-moving things such as children and pets. I love it and wish I'd bought it when my oldest sons were babies. My only two regrets (and they are somewhat significant) are that it has no timer function (so we can't take family pictures with a tripod) and it doesn't take video. If I'd known about these two dearths, I probably would have opted for another model, but I can't complain too much since the price was so reasonable.
This is the nicest keyboard I have ever used. The quality is undeniable. It is thin, sleek, on the smaller side, pretty to look at and very responsive. What I don't like is that it is missing a number pad (not a big knock but certainly a drawback), the touch pad is nice but not easier to use than a mouse and you will really need to get a mouse, and finally, the function keys which have pre-assigned functions for media play, do not illuminate their assigned function except when it is plugged into the recharging dock... huh...? I'm not sure why they bothered to include the lights if they aren't used. It forces you to remember their functions, which is fine but why not give the user an assist? Since it is a bluetooth (battery powered device) I'm sure that has something to do with power consumption but then why have the lights at all?I use both Windows Vista and Linux Ubuntu (Gusty Gibbon) and the keyboard worked out of the box on both... even the touch pad and volume slider. In Ubuntu I needed to assign the media function keys but this was very easy with the keyboard utility which Ubuntu has.I am really pleased with the keyboard and would highly recommend it. I would also not want to use any other keyboard, but it is not perfect. Logitech needs to include a number pad and either do away with the touch pad or make it as easy to use as a mouse. They could go a long way toward this by increasing the size of the pad slightly, creating a separate scroll button or slider and doing away with or changing the location of the primary left and right mouse buttons which are awkwardly located below the touch pad making it extremely difficult to exert the pressure necessary to hold down while moving the mouse. I found myself using the additional left mouse button which is conveniently located on the left side of the keyboard almost exclusively. The pad has a really well designed touch sensitivity which prevents accidental "tapping/selection" when you are just touching it to move the pointer. I really appreciate this since it is a big knock I have against most touch pads on laptop computers that always seem to select when you just want to move the pointer. I think they are very close to having a touch pad that might be as functional as a mouse but it isn't quite there and as hard as you might try (I did), you will revert to a mouse, making the touch pad a superfluous artifact.If you expect to use a mouse, and don't use numbers much, I don't think you will be disappointed with this keyboard.
I have had my printer for 10 years and it is still working great. I have printed labels, invitations on card stock, and pictures. It is slow but reliable and good quality.
I do tape transcription several hours a day. I have used/abused the machine for over two years now and it is still running just fine. This is a good product at a reasonable price. I agree with another reviewer, they are getting hard to find in retail stores, so thank goodness for Amazon!
Only convinient since you don't need a computer, just plugthe memory card or if you have a Canon Camera (not all Canon camera) and you can print the pictures.Not good quality picture at all, you still can see dots.Then I exchange for canon i850, this is much better and faster.
Lasted for a little more than 1 year. Eventually, it stopped playing out of the left speakers, making it quite frustrating to listen to music.
Easy to set up and works like a charm. I do allot of international work and this WAP comes in handy.
Be advised, this is not a retail package, and does not come with a manual. That's fine, but the thing that bothered me is that this MoBo requires 11 mounting points within the case, yet inside the hardware envelope, there were only 8 'Stand offs' (or mounting spacers, if you prefer). This is unacceptable. Selling hardware is what you guys are supposed to be doing for a living. One would think you'd be doing it correctly and with care. You get one chance to impress, and I am not. It's too bad when mediocre becomes good enough for some. It's not for me. I will not be purchasing anything from you guys in the future. Harsh? Too bad. There are many other hardware purveyors out there.On the plus side: Board works fine. Shipped the same day as the order was placed.
Just what I was looking for, and for the right price! Sounds great, much better than I expected! This is a great little item!
Like the remote, button are a bit small and hard to use at this, programing is good, but still having problems getting to work the way I want. Have tried other remotes and have a box full of junk remotes, this is the best so far. This unit also drives my wife crasy, she can't figure out how to use, she still wants a rotory switch TV, go figure.
Product arrived on time, No problems with the install was burning Movies within an hour software that comes with has a good movie player just like a player hooked up to a TV, overall great DVD drive for the money.
This is a Christmas gift for my daughter-in-law and she is very pleased with the camera. The pictures are very sharp and of good quality and the camera has many of the same features that our more expensive camera has without the high price tag. I would recommend it highly.
A"no frills" great sounding player.The previous reviewer(Big Bad Dad) must have a defected unit,as I have not experience any of those problems. In fact I bought two more.
I just bought this set after extensive research. The price is excellent, & the reliability very good from what I have read. The picture quality is astonishing, its like looking out a window especially on HD. It has 2 HDMI inputs, PC input & PIP. It has an excellent sound system and the picture is a 10. Spend the few hundred and get the 600U not the 60U. Have the TV calibrated for the best pic. This is the first set I have ever bought that I am completely satisfied with.
Having an emergency radio on hand is prudent. Useful for primitive camping too. Sound quality is OK for a single-speaker $50 unit and perfectly adequate for what the radio is designed for - news, sports, weather, emergency info. You can certainly listen to songs, but don't expect great sound quality. Hand cranking gives quick power that lasts reasonably well. The lights/siren and would be useful for lighting or to attract attention in an emergency. Picks up a weather band at our home when my older weather band radio does not. My user guide doesn't mention TV reception and I haven't been able to find closest station - perhaps this feature ended with digital? Not a big deal for me but could be a deal breaker for others. Given the price it is fairly study and has a protective case. Fairly small and lightweight so could be carried in a daypack.
No problem so far, I always buy APC products, and always buy from Amazon, well almost always..........
I have used this product extensively in South America (Uruguay, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador). The primary use is to recharge my camera, Bose headset and iTouch. I've had no problems with these applications. However, I am purchasing it again since my girlfriend correctly tried the 1600 Watts setting for her hairdryer which melted the prongs on the voltage unit which attaches to the adapters. So, I would purchase a dual voltage travel hairdryer if you need one. Also, due to its weight, once you connect the appropriate adapter, the voltage unit will tend to pull out of the wall outlet. I put something underneath for support which can be a problem. I would not leave this unattended and per the instructions - "IMPORTANT: Do not leave Foreign Voltage Adapter in wall outlet when not in use. After using, remove Foreign Voltage Adapter from wall outlet."
I had the Creative Zen Plus 4 GB less than a month when it simply stopped working and I had to return it.
Due to the sensitive nature of these cables, I cannot publicly reveal my identity. As a high ranking purchasing manager for a particular government department I am able to provide a little insight to the history of these cables.These cables were specifically researched and designed for our use only. They were to be only sold to authorized government departments and their official agencies and not to the general public. We have been purchasing and using these cables for decades. Because of the economies of scale and the ability to mass market produce these cables now, you get the unique advantage to purchase and own them at an unbelievable low price offered here. $500 toilet seats and $400 hammer purchases were nowhere near the original cost these cables were provided to us for. Only the best for your government.These cables were used to wire our entire newly built embassy in desert torn ****. Because of a slight oversight of civilians being housed and working in close vicinity of these classified cables without proper clearance, these cables were finally declassified. This allowed Denon to sell it to the general public.Unfortunately we cannot allow evil doers access to our most highly guarded secrets. Luckily we have been using and buying Denon's newest AKDL2 Dedicated Link Cables. Denon's sales team has assured us that new advances in cable technologies and manufacturing has given us the best cables that your tax dollars can provide. They even mention that at a price tag of just over $24,000 each for 1.5m they are taking a loss on each cable sold to us. They consider it their patriot duty and willing to take the loss to support us. As a small thanks for their support and in hopes they recoup some of there loss is the reason I'm here telling this story. They should be rewarded for providing this product at this amazing price!
It did not work with my HP laptop - the cord kept slipping out - not a good seal.
i only get about 100 volts out of it at a full 12 volt charge. with engine running. not enough.
Well more time has gone by and my review has changed. I bought this and a warranty from Tigerdirect three years ago this March. A year or so it started rebooting at random and inconvenient moments. So I got a RMA from Tiger and sent it in for repairs. nothing happened. I phoned I e-mailed I spoke to a guy named Michael Neuman. Twice before I spoke to Mr Neuman of Systemax I was told my check was in the mail. So now I have neither my computers dead body or my warranty money. Furthermore I bought a HP laptop from them and a warranty from them as a replacement and it certainly looks like I will be plumb out of luck with that.What happened to Tigerdirect? They were bought up by a company Systemax and their warranty company WACA has gone out of business. (or not depending on whom I was talking to)I am leaving my previous reviews so you can see the problem was not with the computer but Tigerdirect.I have just read my review a year later. It still stands!!One little thing though.I killed the battery while still in warranty.They didn't have a spare. They gave me the six hour battery. Great!Its too big for the case and sometimes slips out. Tough luck babe.I still love my baby computer! [now last years review]I have been buying from Tigerdirect for quite a long time and have always been happy with their service.I had been saving my pennies in my piggy bank for quite a while and researching tablets when I finally saw this (It was called Adveu) in both Tiger and Amazon for my targetted price. It cost at the time, $999.99. And oh, I bought a two year service warrenty.I love it because: A. The screen is just the right size for me. I read lots of Gutenberg books. B. It reads my SD cards. My first digital camera took three hours to get on a Zip disk. C. Its battery lasts two hours or so. D. It is a slate (no keyboard saves space) E. Its warm in bed. F. It doesn,t look like a laptop, an Etchasketch perhaps. Not pretentious. G. It takes up a lot less space then a laptop and is less awkward.I hate it because A. Its pen broke as soon as I got it. They replaced my pen (delaying my gratification for only a few days) But now I never insert the pen in the holder. B. Its audio card is lousy, I would say tinny sounding, when I hook up earbuds or speakers. It does work with my Dragon voice recognition ware. I imported my sound files . I wonder if it would have worked from scratch. C. It doesn't look like a laptop; when I take it into a hotspot cafe, I don't get no respect.I have bought for it so far: A. A USB optical mouse for when I have bad pen days. B. A rubber (indestructable and roll-up ) keyboard. C. A sturdy folding chair with footrest and table, for excursions. D. A box of handy wipes so I can eat and compute at the same time. E. A flash drive. F. It shares external hard drives with my desktop.I might buy soon; A. A new copy of Street Atlas with GPS gizmo and new inverter to go with. B . A booster antenna so I can sit further away from hotspots. C. A projector, in which case I would use my external drive (and possibly a bigger inverter) even more. I hate PowerPoint ( see Ed Tufte)but its quick and easy.I would like to buy but aren't happy with the choices: A. A small scanner that could do books as well as pages. B. A small printer that would do lettersize as well as photos.I use it most for A. Reading news and books in any place I choose. I subscribe to Safari, and if I were still working it would be great on site. B. A laptop with voice recognition is great for doing inventory in strange places. C. I dump all my SD chips on it as well as other hard drives for redundancy's sake. D. I do slide shows of my pictures for friends so they can share the happiness without me using gallons of ink. E. Trying to convince my Luddite friends that computers are wonderful.Would I do it again? Yes , and would expect it to be cheaper and better.
The item is wonderful & I'm sure small dvd players fans will love it. I got it delivered on time. I recommend my relatives & friends to buy the products from Amazon.com. Keep up yr good work. Thks.
Anyone who is not a computer tech should avoid the WGR614. I purchased one in conjuction with buying a new, big-name notebook with wireless card. I also have a big-name cable connection. I'm a computer user, not a tech. Nor am I ignorant, just not a tech. I was never able to get the WGR614 wireless working without technical support, and never able to get it working with WEP or other security. Netgear's answer: don't use WEP. Oh, and be careful . . . tech support is only free until they get the thing working with you for the first time. After that, big per-minute fees for a dude in Bangalore who can barely speak English. And it DID NOT continue working trouble free. The documentation is no help. AVOID THIS ROUTER AS IF IT CARRIES THE PLAGUE.
It resets intermittently and I can't copy more than half a gig without it aborting. I've sent 4 emails to their tech support and still haven't received a response. I would not buy an Argosy product again.
Great cooler, this powered cooler works great, it keeps my laptop working fine without any overheat problem, i was having issues with my laptop getting to hot, and this cooler its been working amazing and cheaper than fixed
It fits my Nuvi 205w perfectly so that I do not have to transfer mounts from one vehicle to another. It came in a Garmin box. It is a Garmin part and it is cheaper to buy here then at [...].
I do a lot of phone tech support (and have for many years now), so I rely on my headset heavily. I need the sound to be loud and clear on BOTH ends, and I need them to be comfortable enough to wear for many hours at a time.It's hard to believe these $10 Panasonic KX-TCA60 headsets are still the best I've tried out of 8 different models / 4 different brands over the past 8+ years (and many of the ones I tried were much more expensive). For example, I've had $40+ Plantronics models that could not match the volume level and clarity of these. Even the Uniden headset that came with my Uniden 5.8Ghz phones was inferior to the sound quality and volume of these.I been using these KX-TCA60's for years now and they're all I'll buy any more. I currently use mine with my Uniden TRU-9485 handsets and I'm extremely happy (so are my callers, since we hear each other loud & clear).I will admit that I purchase them two at a time because I've had some KX-TCA60's that only lasted a couple years (for example, the swivel for the boom does eventually get loose over a long period of time to the point where it won't stay where you've adjusted it) but that's after heavy use and abuse. That plus I tend to roll over the cord with my chair sometimes and it can only endure that so many times before you damage it, but overall these are really pretty rugged.I would definitely recommend these to anyone who has handsets of ANY brand with headset jacks on them (like I said, these work better with my Uniden phones than my Uniden headset does!), and who spends long hours in calls each day. I hope Panasonic never stops making these!!
I bought this product for a mouse between two laptops on a single desk. At first I was disappointed when it did not work but then I improvised. The wireless laser mouse tells the Belkin it is always 'Busy' therefore preventing the switch but when a multiple USB hub is connected with the mouse plugged into one of the ports, it works perfectly! If I push Crtl+F11, the motions of the mouse are transferred from one laptop to the other with seconds. The only ability I would add would be the ability to switch from one laptop to another by pushing Crtl+F11 on either laptop and not just the one you wish to switch to. This would make for an even more seamless transfer.
Excellent printer for everything but envelopes. Mangles envelopes no matter what(see 1 and 2 star reviews). So, if you need to do envelopes, buy a different printer. Everything else including labels, duplexing, etc have worked perfectly. I have had one paper jam in 4400 copies. First copy comes in a few seconds. To be fair, since I seldom do envelopes, I have not tried Brother service to fix the envelope problem.Software is pretty good and tech support about as good as any these days. For tech support if you get an idiot or someone you can't understand, just hang up and start over. Put the phone on speaker and do something else while you wait on hold. Owner's manual(CD only) is ok.In summary, 5 stars for paper, 1 star for envelopes.
Note that this product is more smaller than usual, but as a petite is fine for me. Few complaints I found that the mouse clicking sound is so annoying me. Overall it's still a nice mouse.
this product had promise.i purchased this item so i could use my ipod in my maxima and mdx.i liked the design, the mountining of the ipod was great. the problem with this item was the static.living in nyc you could never get a clear station,the reception would change from block to blockcausing loss of clarity no matter which frequency you went to.i think the transpod could not generate a strong enough signal to fight the weaker frequencies. the volume was also an issue (it was low)but if you cranked-up the volume on the radio it was ok. i thought this item was the way to go,but in the end the item had to go...i returned it
Plugged in fine. That's about it. It played one dvd, and from then on, would not play anymore. I put brand new dvds into it, that worked fine on my other dvd player, but it would keep saying LOADING LOADING LOADING....
The headset works perfectly! Great deal from every respect! Thank you!
I didn't expect much considering how inexpensive they are, but when I started using them I was pleased with the quality of the sound.
After less than one year, this &quot;Home theater&quot; receiver deteriorated into an overpriced stereo receiver. For your amusement, I attached the letter I sent to SONY of America's CEO.Mr. Howard Stringer,I am writing to inform you that your company has just lost my business. Over the years I have purchased many products from Sony and its subsidiaries, including a SONY Walkman, a Car Discman, 3 stereo receivers, a CD/DVD 5 disc changer, a WEGA TV, a PlayStation and its software, and DVDs and CDs distributed by SONY and its subsidiaries Columbia and Epic.With the recent purchase of the SONY STR-DE995 receiver, I experienced audio problems 9 months from the date of purchase. The chronology of action taken is outlined below.In an email, I wrote:"Audio problem - When Dolby/dts (or any surround format) is selected a rhythmic, chirping noise is sounded through the center and rear speakers (currently have 5.1 setup). The noise is amplified as the volume increases. There is no recognizable noise when the receiver is in stereomode (since the surround speakers are not enabled). I've tried the following connections: RCA analog, Digital Coaxial, and Digital optical. The receiver is stored in an entertainment center, and is connected to a SonicBlue ReplayTV DVR and Sony DVP-NC655P (both devices have the same sound output problem). The audio problem began about 2 weeks ago. No devices/cables/wires have been added or removed leading up to the problem. I've had no other problems with this device."Follow-up email from customer service stated the problem would need to be serviced. My reply:"The service offered is very unsatisfactory. I treat and have treated all my electronic devices in excellent condition, and this product was purchased less than a year ago (09/26/2003). The recommendation was to have it serviced. Since the closest Sony Service Center is over 2 hours away and the closest authorized center is 45 min away, I'd have to mail it to one ofthe centers. Figuring 2 business days to and from the center and about 3-5 days to be serviced (if it can be repaired at all); that would leave me without a receiver for at least 2 weeks. With the many years doing business with Sony, I expect its receiver to be fully operational for many years, not just 9 months. Also, the out of pocket expenses that would be charged at my expense to get the receiver to one of the service centers is not acceptable.I take a great deal of time researching the best products for the resources I have available to me; when I decide to purchase that product I not only expect the product to be exceptional, but the service as well. Therefore, since the product is under warranty, I want the STR-DE995 replaced with a new one, and I will ship the &quot;problem&quot; receiver to Sony at its expense."A 2nd follow-up email was sent stating customer service would need to be phoned. When I spoke with a rep this morning, he stated SONY's policy would not be able to honor my request as stated in the above email. When no progress had been made I requested to speak to the manager. He said he was the manager. I reiterated my request to speak to his supervisor. He then transferred me to a rep named Luke. He basically mimicked what the precious rep had told me; insisting policy must be adhered to. I continued the conversation stating, I expect perfection in the products I buy and the service that comes with that product. He replied that SONY equipment is constructed by humans and mistakes will be made. With that said, am I to believe that now and in the future I can expect less than perfect products from SONY? Even if my receiver is serviced, what's to guarantee there will be no other underlying problems? He didn't have the knowledge to answer my questions; instead he repeated the warranty policy. I went on to say, if SONY will not compensate me with a new receiver and pay for shipping costs, it will lose my business and will recommend to my friends and family to do the same. He told me I shouldn't base this decision on emotion, and tried to explain to me how businesses worked. I cut his rhetoric short by restating my position. He offered to fill out a service request. I said, you have lost my business and be sure to pass the message onto your supervisor.With the end of the conversation, the SONY Car Discman that I've been using at my workplace for the past 6 years went right in the garbage. I will not advertise SONY or any of its subsidiaries. I will not purchase any SONY product and encourage my friends and family to do the same. I will not buy advertising that supports the Spider-Man franchise or Columbia/Tri-Star films, nor those products advertised on Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!. Finally, until I have the resources, I will be replacing all my SONY products with non-affiliated brands.
I admit I'm rough on most head/earphones. I'm lucky if a set lasts more than 6 months with the sound quality intact. So I look for cheaper sets, so I'm not wasting money constantly buying expensive sets. This sets sound quality is pretty good for the price, and the earbuds themselves (the parts that are actually inserted into your ear) are comfortable. I just have one problem with these. The little hooks that go over the tops of the ears? They are not made for people with smaller ears. They're constantly feeling like they're about to slip over the top of my ear. And the wire where they attach to the earbud isn't really adjustable, so I can't tighten them down. For me, these would have been better without the hooks. They do come with a handy little case to put your earbuds in when you're not using them though, so that was cool.
The product worked as advertised. Great Price and Great Product. The Startech USB21R USB IrDA Mini Adaptor shipped out quickly.
Contrary to a previous review here, this unit does not record DVD's to VHS. It says so in the manual and I tried it myself. I'd like to be able to record the DVDs I make and copy rentals in case I can't watch them before they are due. It really sucks that most do not do this. Are they perhpas threatened by the Motion Picture Industry not to include this feature? You have to dig deep for them but there are some that will copy DVDs to VHS. This unit was a gift and it goes back tomorrow.
DON'T BUY THIS RADIO!!!!!!!!DON'T BUY THIS RADIO!!!!!!!!The only reason I have this radio in the first place is because it was a birthday gift from my wife! I've had nothing but problems with this radio from day one! And Sirius's tech support is the worse that I've ever encountered!! After having the radio for exactly 36 days, it just died!!! I can't return it because I'm 6 days past Sirius's return policy!! So now I'm waiting ELEVEN WEEKS for a replacement from Sirius's warranty department, because their radio's are on back order!!! I even offered to downgrade to one of their cheaper radio's and take the loss, but they haven't gone for that deal! So I'm stuck with this lemon until I hear from them! I checked out the Better Business Bureau's Web Site about Sirius and they rate them unsatisfactory because of all the complants!!! I wish I would of checked out the BBB's web site before buying this radio!!! What a way to promote satellite radio!! Good job Sirius!!!!!Oh, and by the way.....DON'T BUY THIS RADIO!!!!!!
I was really impressed by the reviews for this product but I was a little let down once I had one in my home. I think if you have just purchased your first DVD player and are used to sound from your television, you will love it. If you've had surround sound for a while, this won't impress you.Firstly, unlike most consumer electronics, the remote was not a universal remote and will not operate my television and there are no codes for my particular brand. It simply will not work, forcing me to use two remotes. Not a huge deal, but a little annoying.Secondly, there is no video input so if you want to watch VHS or cable or something besides the built-in DVD, you must change the channel or input on your TV. Again, it requires to keep your TV's remote handy.Thirdly, the remote isn't very easy to understand. There are &quot;shift&quot; functions an odd abbriviations specific to this unit. It takes a while to figure out... and I consider myself fairly adept at home audio/visual electronics.Finally, the sound quality is better than TV speakers but not at all on par with other home theaters like the Sony Dream System. DVDs sound really nice but TV, music, and VHS are only reproduced in *simulated* surround. If you've heard the real thing, you'll notice the difference. But for my bedroom, it's fine.Over all, yeah, it's OK but I wouldn't believe all the glowing reviews on this site.
I bought these earbuds specifically to wear while riding a motorcycle. This application requires good sound isolation to protect against dangerous levels of wind noise and a close fit without protrusions poking into the helmet liner. The Plug received good reviews on a few MC forums so I had to try it.The noise isolation is OK, about as good as theKlipsch Image S2 Comfort-Fit Noise-Isolating Earphoneswith silicone mushroom-type seals. The photo of these Kosses is deceptive though, and the plastic part that stays outside your ear is much too big. Not only does it snag on my snug-fitting Shoei each time I remove it, the sharp edges of the silver-colored ring also dig into my earlobes. (The Klipsch are similarly too long, but at least they have no sharp edges.) For any other application these are probably a good value for money.tl;dr if your helmet fits correctly, these won't. I'm returning them.
This is my first foray into MP3 players, so I am not an expert user. From a first-timer's perspective, this is a very simple and easy to use player. I've been able to easily load music, pictures, and video to the player. I am used to the windows system, so that makes the process very easy. The picture on the video is very good. The ear buds that came with the device don't fit my ears very well, so I'm going to purchase some others to suit my needs. Overall, I've been very pleased with the quality and value from the Sansa View!
This might be the only seller on Amazon that sells 2 pairs of banana plugs together. All the other sellers will sell a pair for about the same price Atlona is selling 2 pairs for. The quality is good for the price. However, I had some issues with installation but I found out that these plugs require you to screw down the cable. To me, this doesn't seem that secure because the only thing that is holding your wire to the plug is the screw, but it does work. Thanks Atlona!
This is a very cool MP3 player! After finally killing my cd player, I decided on getting an mp3 player. I love no skipping!!I bought this one because at the time it seemed like the cheapest and the best deal I could find. I believe it is. It's a very small player, u can easily conceal it.I've had mine for a couple of months now (almost a year I believe), and it still works!As an avid bus rider, it's great for me because I'm always on the go to work, or school, or on errands. I can't go anywhere without listening to music!The headphones weren't that great so I got rid of those right away and bought another pair, but the player is really good.It holds 32MB. It's not a whole lot of space for me, so I bought a viking 64mb Multimedia Card.This player is very durable. I can't tell u the number of times I've dropped it, the batteries went flying, and I just picked it up, popped the batteries back in, and began listening to my music as if nothing had happened.I'm very klutzy, and I tend to drop it often. It still works, and it's not that scratched up either! Did I forget to mention I dropped it once, it hit the cement, then fell into the gutter filled with water? I'd swear this little device is waterproof.The LOCK feature is very cool. When the lock is on, pushing any buttons won't have any affect. It's really helpful for me when I throw it into my backpack and don't want it to accidently turn on and waste the batteries. I recommend buying some rechargeable batteries if U intend to listen to it all day, such as I do.This is a really neat gadget. I love it when people are impressed by it. Showing it off is fun. When people ask about the memory; I just pop out the Flash card, show it to them, and the music that's on the player will continue playing exactly where it was. Unless it was on the card I took out, in that case the next song on the built in memory will play. It's very cool!!I totally recommend buying one of these. If u can afford it, perhaps try the newer version with the 64mb built it. But if you're always short on cash like me, I recommend this MP3 Player.~Mari
If you are going to buy the WiFlyer then you should know this:"The following are the only known incompatible ISPs:CompuserveAT&T; GlobalNetRoadrunner dial-upWalmart Connect"This comes from the Always On web site, and could prevent a lot of confusion for customers. Always On has no way of making their product work with these ISPs and will normally not even respond to questions about them.Never-the-less, it seems like a great product, if you have the right ISP. I had no problems communicating with it as soon as I plugged it in. But after several hours of tweaking, I found out it wouldn't work with my ISP. I wish I knew that before I ordered it!
adapter was shipped to me in unacceptable condition. it was not assembled properly from leica. i needed to have a tool maker assemble it properly. the only reason i kept it was the fact that it is not easy to acquire one on the market place .leica quality control was asleep.
Cheap Price and Good Stuff!
Once again, wish I had read the reviews. 42&#34; plasme TV incompatible with wall mount. Worse yet, it's a gift to my mother-in-law and now I have to scramble to get a mount. Why the false advertising? This is one web retailer that's down the tubes for me.
I was really excited to get my hands on a quality B+W filter to see what it could do compared to my 20+ year old Vivitar c-pol and man was I disappointed. Pictures look desaturated and the effect of the polarizer isn't right. Skies became more gray and reflections weren't reduced in the same fashion as before. Some colors shifted pretty badly in pictures. Overall I feel like this was a bad purchased and I'm looking for another filter. I bought the slim version to reduce vignetting, but not at the expense of picture quality.
I'm primarily a 35mm and subminiature photographer and was waiting until digital resolution and price met at a nice point. The D-460 did it for me.First, a couple of warnings: 1) Batteries - Although Amazon lists 4 AA alkalines as the power source, don't count on it. The two included Olympus lithium batteries (which are each the same size as a pair of AAs) are a special high output chemistry. You will be VERY unhappy if you take the camera to an event and only have one set of alkalines. Digital cameras use a lot of juice, especially when you download and when you use the LCD screen. The consumer problem is that the Olympus batteries (CR-V3, or p/n LB-01E) are VERY hard to find. I've not seen any in camera or electronics stores, although you can purchase them for $14 ea directly from Olympus -- and Olympus says you should be able to buy them from several internet vendors, but the only one on their list that even showed the batteries was B&amp;H, and they didn't have any in stock (@ $10 ea.). The next best thing is use rechageable NiMh cells. You can spend a hunk of money and buy the Olympus cell/recharger set, or can hunt around electronics stores and buy something for about half the price -- make sure you get AA cells in the 1400 to 1500 mAh range. 2) Price - The normal street price for this camera is now $399. 3) Downloading Photos - Although you can use the included serial cable, you'll also use a lot more batteries. If you have a USB port on your computer, you should consider getting getting a SmartMedia external drive. They're inexpensive and fast and easy to use.But to the good stuff. Side-by-side tests against my office's Sony Mavica's give the Olympus the edge at the same 640 x 480 resolution. When you go to the higher 1280 x 960 resolution, I think you'll be pleased with the results. The optical finder makes it much easier to take snapshots, especially in bright sunlight, where LCD only cameras leave you wondering what you're shooting at. The 3:1 zoom ratio is comfortable, and you can do accurate closeups using the LCD screen for a viewfinder. If you go ahead and buy the SmartMedia external drive, you should consider getting an additional 8MB (one comes with the camera) or 16MB card.I think that for many applications, including some professional use, you will find this to be a good performing camera at a good price.(The only reason I gave it a 4-star rating is because of the so-so availability of the lithium batteries, and the fact that it took a little more digging than expected to figure out what was really going on with those things.)
I've shot film for a number of years in school and as a hobby. I bought this film for my wife (she's the medium format shooter in the family) and it works well. I'm not a fan of the Delta 400, but the 100 is fine. It's a little low-contrast for my taste as compared with the 125 variant (HP4+), but it's an easy fix. I think the Delta has a little more tonal range overall similar to Kodak Plus X (125). For a slower black and white film with a good tonal range and slightly subtle contrast, Delta 100 is a good choice.
I have owned this sub for 7 years now, matched with my Paradigm 7.1 setup. I love it. You cant find a sub to outperfom it without getting above $400, in my opinion. Great value.
Wow. I was convinced to buy this because of my friend, but I had no idea how fantastic the service was until I tried it. Now, I can't even watch tv without it. Pausing live tv is great, and so is the season pass option. Like a show? Just tell the tivo, and it will record all of that show regardless of channel or if there's a time change!There's also cool little features as well; if you are watching a commercial on live tv for an upcoming television show, an option will come up to record it regardless.I also love the option to put the shows on your psp. It's a great way to pass the time.In conclusion, it's a must buy. A+ product!
The cases were exactly what I expected when I ordered them except Memorex makes the same package of colored cases. These cases were colorless.
This is a great value. I have purchased two other brands that were considerably more expensive. This might not be as attractive as others, but it gets the job done. Easy to assemble. Sturdy. Perfect for our needs in the office.
I decided to buy an iPod shuffle because I was getting tired of listening to the same music over and over again on my currentMP3 player. I was shocked at it's sheer lightness. Heres a few things to compare it's 'weight' to everyday objects (about .90 oz)2 nickles, 1 penny and 1 quarter; 3 quarters and 1 penny; 1 cd + 1 dime / penny; 10 pocket tissue pack (15 pack, 5 used); 1 - 1/2full lip balm; 1 car key or 1 remote for my car; 1 AA battery or 1/3 the weight of my empty leather wallet (3oz)!The size is a little smaller then these keys going up: CTRL (command key on a Mac), SHIFT, Caps Lock, Tab and also the keyabove that. Unpacking was pretty easy. What I got was: 1 shuffle with USB cap (protects the USB plug, has two balls inside toattach to the iPod shuffle unit, 1 cool necklace lanyard, a pair of the famous iPod earbuds, 2 packs of black pads for the buds,2 white Apple logo window stickers for advertisment I guess, iPod and iTunes for Mac/Windows Installer CD, Users Guide(recommend you read!), and other papers.Once you install iTunes and iPod installers it asks to register your iPod with it's serial number. Tip: instead of squinting on theiPod, it's also on the retail package. I'm not going to go into loading music or anything to the iPod. It took about 10-15minutes to copy 130 songs on my USB 1.1 port. USB 2.0 is faster but I don't have it on my PC. As for battery life: It came prettywell charged, the battery light was green when I pressed the indicator. I charged it some more for about an hour before Iused it. It hasn't gone below green for me yet. I only charge it maybe less then 2 hours a week - no lie. And I use it about 2-3hours a day.iTunes is cool. Just plug in your iPod, iTunes will open, and click Autofill. Autofill automatically selects random songs for aplaylist of your choice, and adds them to your iPod so you never get bored of listening to the same music. I listen to songs Ihaven't heard in years, and some I have never heard at all.As for the quality of the music it plays - it's just great! I don't HEAR the difference between a CD player and my shuffle! Thedefault ear buds really stink though. They are really huge and painful. It does come with pads for the ear buds, but I lost oneafter a few days because they don't like to stay in place. Please don't wear them to promote your iPod... there are betterheadphones out there!Speaking of promoting your iPod, the included lanyard is pretty cool and handy. I used it to take a long stroll around townand it worked great until a huge thrust of wind started to whip it so I had to hold it until the wind slowed down. But my friendsdemostrated how easy it is for someone to just rip it off your neck. To attach the shuffle on the lanyard, just take the USB capoff and replace it with the cap on the lanyard string. It's really that easy.I love having a flash drive where ever I go. Inside iTunes you can specify how much space should be reserved for file storage. Iusually keep about 10 megs free.If the earplug cord accidently comes out, the shuffle is smart and pauses itself. To lock the buttons, hold down the pause button until the orange light blinks off. Tip: in shuffle mode press play three times to rerandomize the randomized songs, in play in order mode, the same goes back to the begining of the playlist..CONS: The slider on the back and the USB cap likes to scrape the dirt from your fingers, and makes the buttons really look uglyso I usually clean it with a toothpick every now and then. In windows, the iPod folder is hidden from view unless you enablewindows to show hidden files/folders. So if you want to play your music on a machine without iTunes, you have to enable thehidden files. Interestingly enough, on a Mac, these files and folders are not hidden. Also no EQ settings, but I never found aneed for them yet. I never really used them before and the sound I hear is near perfect anyways. Windows 2000/XP or MAC OS X only needed for iTunes. That's a serious draw back...
These shipped really fast! I bought them as a gift and I know that the recipient hasn't used them yet so I'm not sure of their quality but they are a really cool gift for a huge Waltrip fan!
I have owned this camera for 3 years and am totally impressed with it.The rechargeable battery is amazing. It holds a charge for a very long time.I use it for ebay photos and it takes great closeups. My next digital camera will be an SLR and I will definitely consider a Canon. For now this camera still meets my needs.
I had the Trekstor Vibez for 6 months and it simply stopped in the middle of updating the database. Nothing I did could resolve the issue. After trying to update it about 50 times, I had to send it back for only 80% refund. It would also just stop playing and reset in the middle of a song every one or two songs. The thing was the worst mp3 player I ever owned. The spare battery didn't help. I lost 11 G of mp3 files.As far as this battery goes, it may have been great. But what good is a battery if the device it powers is defective?I'm not the only one that had this updating problem. Come to find out, many people were having similar problems with the device.Sansa is much better.
I purchased the mc3 as a Christmas present for my 12 year old daughter. It didn't take her long to get the hang of taking pictures or video and she had a lot of fun doing so. Downloading them to our PC (uses Windows XP) was pretty easy. But I do have a few complaints so far. The first is that the mc3 is now shutting itself off even though it says the batteries are OK. A change of batteries may remedy this. The biggest complaint is that we cannot download mp3 files to the mc3. The users guide is really poor with regard to this. And the fact that it is on CD makes it hard to flip back & forth. Kodak's website says to look at the users guide (big help!) The guide says to use Real Jukebox(included) to download but Real Jukebox doesn't offer the mc3 as a storage device. Very frustrating!! Somebody more familiar with mp3's may know what to do but the mc3 is supposed to be a toy, not a job. My last complaint makes me wonder how much thought went into the design and did Kodak even try it out. You cannot close the flash card door - it causes the card to pop out of the connector!! 9/25/02 Just found out from a friend that you need to push the lever up to get it out of the way so you can close the door. He found out by accident. How hard would it have been for Kodak to let me know? BTW, anyone else notice how badly AMC has gone downhill lately?
what can i say, it is a 12 ft optical cable, my home theatre sounds nice in 5.1!
I bought this item with great hopes of having a nice picture viewer for my digital pictures. I am very pleased with the picture quality and overall size of the viewer, but the positive side of this review ends here.The only way to load pictures into the internal memory is to use the included kodak "easy" share software. All pictures to be loaded into the viewer's internal memory have to be marked as favorites, and then sent to the viewer.Another problem with the viewer is the delay in loading the pictures, I have a 5 Mega pixel digital camera and the pictures take a while to load. This is a hassle when I am trying to show people pictures, The long delay makes people thing it's not working right. A simple solution for this would be an image converter that reduces the picture sizes so the pictures will open quicker. although this is a hassle I use a program from another viewer that does this and the pictures load nicely.There is also no way to Drag and drop pictures into the viewer unless you use a media card, and load it through a media reader directly connected to the computer.Kodak seems to think that only Kodak products should work with Kodak products, this is sad, because if this viewer was compatable with more photo programs, through drag and drop loading, it would probably have become quite a popular product.If you don't mind propriitary software and the inconvenience of opening up Kodaks software everytime you want to load pictures, this item is pretty cool, but if you don't like the limitations that Kodak has built into this product I would suggest trying another viewer that has drag and drop capability.
Hi I order this kit and the image did not mach what I got and it does not fit!!
I bought these so I could have a set of earphones that sounded good and were comfortable enough to wear for a straight hour while I'm at the gym, nothing more, nothing less.When I first received them I was pretty excited.So I hooked them up to my MP3 player and started to check them out.If you get them in your ear just right they sound great, a little much on the bass though.On electronic based music (rap, techno, R&B;, etc.) the bass is great, on instrument based music (rock, classical, etc) the bass is a little much.If you have a good player, you can adjust the bass but not all players allow that.My biggest gripe with these headphones is the cord splits and gives like 8 inches to go to your left ear and then like 16 inches to go to your right ear.I don't like the offset design but I understand that some do.Even so, what's with this huge difference in length?Unless your head is like 2 feet wide, the cable going over to your right ear will be dangling all limp and goofy looking.Also, the length to the end where the mini plug is is really too short for anyone my height.I'm 6'2" and I can't keep my MP3 player in my pocket because THE CORD IS TOO SHORT.So I have to place it in my waist band while I'm working out, which I guess works but is not ideal.I just gave them to my wife and she likes to use them with her laptop.Works great for her, sucks for me.Bottom line, THEY SOUND GREAT BUT IF YOU ARE 6 FOOT OR TALLER DO NOT BUY THESE.
This was exactly the product I needed for my ATT Blackjack II phone. It is TINY - but having an additional 4GB of memory for music makes this a great buy.As for the seller - great product, great price, fast response to E-mail inquiries. Unfortunately, USPS let me down (10 business days to send from Florida to Michigan on priority shipping) and Iw ould strongly recommend upgrading shipping if you order.
This was a gift from my son, who didn't know what he was buying from Buydotcom. I bought the 2GB Memory Card because I thought it would be nice to be able to rotate my pictures instead of the ones that come with COBY. The Multmedia Card is fine but the COBY is the biggest piece of garbage I have ever seen. One cannot get to see what you would like to, because of the lousy software in the COBY. It always defaults to their LAME pictures or it shows your pics on the Memory card in some ridiculous format. You cannot do anything with your pictures on the card. The interface is sooo cumbersome as to wonder what wrote it(certainly not a human). I am so frustrated with the COBY that I cannot see straight. Everything about it is wrong.I am wring my review on the 2GB Multimedia Card I bought from Amazon, not to be confused with the COBY Electronic Picture Frame I bought it for.
I recently bought this center channel speaker and it is very nice. Very clear vocals and audio. It did sound a little bright to my ears so I gave it a good break in period which is all it needed. Now I love it. So if you do decide to buy one don't be quick to judge it's bright sound, break it in first. What I did was run some bass heavy music through it all day while I was at work. I did this for about a week. It took about 100 hours to get the full benefit from breaking in but it was worth it. The woofers are just too stiff when it's fresh out of the box.Now it has very nice bass response. This center channel speaker could sell for over $200 and it would still be a good deal.
I'm a big Nikon SLR fan, and knew I eventually had to move into the "digital age." With this camera, I'm not sorry I did!I knew I wanted something that had some features like an SLR without the price. The zoom on this camera is terrific - even better, in my opinion, than the Canon Rebel, which is a lot more money and considered a true digital SLR. The Nikon is relatively lightweight without being too compact, and I find its size perfect enough to feel more like a "real" camera than some of the smaller models. It also has a nice-sized viewing screen. You can either use the screen to take pictures or switch to the viewfinder, which is a nice option for when you want to take close-ups.I also like how you can switch the ISO ratings from 50 to 400, much like an SLR. I picked this one because some of the others I looked at didn't go above 200 and this one does. In 4 mgp mode the camera also produces beautiful quality prints, in my opinion. I was stunned at how good they looked, just like film-quality.I don't find the battery life a problem. Maybe if you're using the flash alot and/or have the pixels at their highest setting. Battery usually charges in about two hours, which isn't bad. I keep a backup point and shoot in my bag and have only had the battery die once, simply because I was in a hurry and refused to heed the warnings the display readout gives you. The camera shot pictures up until the bitter end and I wasn't disappointed.Possible cons:The movie mode is adequate, not the greatest - but then this camera is more about taking pictures than movies. I use it a lot for taking short clips of my son and then burning them to DVD.Internal memory is a bit on the skimpy side but nothing a bigger memory card can't fix.All in all, a great camera for the money.
I bought a refurbished Olympus VN 240 about 2 months ago, and so far I love it. I am techno challenged, but even I found it easy to use after only 1/2 hour or so with the manual and 1/2 hour of fussing with it.I know some people [ my husband for example ] are very pessimistic about refurbished products. This particular model usually comes refurbished by THE OLYMPUS FACTORY. Probably a small glitch in all of them that they fixed and now sell as refurbished to recoup some of their losses. A win-win, if you ask me. I'm sure for what I paid- I would have had a harder to use, and less funtionable recorder- that would probably have stopped working within 6 months.This is a well made and easy to use model that I would not have been able to afford brand new. So I am quite happy with my purchase.
The item is pretty self explanatory, so I won't go into details, but there are a few things to mention.Unless you know what you are buying already, the colors are hard to determine from online photos. The back plate that comes with this kit is a mint green color. It more or less matches the color of the Fender Mint Green Pickguard which I also own. However, the backplate is 1 ply, and I guess I had expected it to be 3 ply like the one that was on my strat. Not a big issue, but it's something I didn't see mentioned anywhere online.
I've had my IIIc for exactly one day now and I LOVE it! I got a wonderful IIxe for christmas, and though VERY cool, being an artist I was dying for something with color - to show off artwork and such. This unit is top notch! For the price, it can't be beat. The software available for the PalmOS is ..., and reminds me of the TRS-80/Commodore days. People just love to play with this toy.I saw alot of reviews criticizing the brightness of the display, and I personally feel it's VERY bright. In fact, I was at a restaraunt tonight (average lighting - incandescents, roughly 60-70 watts) and was using the IIIc and two of my friends commented it was so bright it was lighting up my face. So don't let that detour you. The display is very legible and quite elegant, very easy on the eyes. And thanks to another reviewers recommendation, the chrome utility is a must have!My only concern is the battery usage. By my intense usage today (I kept it on straight for roughly 2 hours) and keeping a close eye on the battery monitor, I would average you'd get about 6 hours of straight usage from the unit on a brightness setting of half (the lower you set it, the less power it drains from the battery).Now mind you, this is about what you'll get with pretty much all the other color/backlit handhelds out there. In fact, I've read the Handspring Visor Prism is twice the power hog the IIIc is. Backlights just suck that power down in general.Also keep in mind, after you've had it for a while. You'll use more out of a necessitiy, so your batteries will last for a while without a charge.Bottom line, the IIIc rocks. I gigantic software base to choose from, and a stable and very inexpensive unit. You can't go wrong. Wait until you start running into other buddies that have palms, I've already beamed business cards, and several pictures of my artwork with several people!... I love technology. :)
One radio worked, the other radio didn't. Returned the product for a refund.
Got this device, opened the box, and voila! Firmware upgrade. Did it and everything was fine. Uploaded a bunch of music and started browsing with the built in Media Server...and killed it. Quick call to Iomega got the device back up, but all data was lost. Kinda nervous now :(
This is our first digital camera. (...)we researched a lot of cameras over the last 3 weeks and picked the 2040. It works as well as advertised, with picture quality as we expected. The picture quality was the deciding factor, and I think it can be attributed to the 'Super Bright' camera lens. Low-light pictures are excellent, in fact better than my SLR (this may say more about my photographic skills, but you get the idea). We also decided on sticking to cameras in the 2 megapixel range. For those who are new to digital camera, 2 megapixels will allow you to print photo quality pictures up to 8x10 inches. This is adequate for most people.Pros:* Super Bright lens works as advertised - low light and natural light pictures are excellent.* Picture quality is superb - most of our pictures have been taken with the 3rd highest quality mode and look great. This allows for 128 photos on a 64mb memory card.* Can be used as a point-and-shoot or fully manual camera.* Flash has degrees of brightness you can manipulate.* Photo transfer with USB port is quick and easy - the camera appears in My Computer as a Removable Drive, allowing you to look into the camera like any other folder, copy and paste the images and even delete them from the camera.Cons:* USB link has not worked as advertised in Windows 2000 but works like a dream with Windows 98. I went to the Olympus website, where there are NO troubleshooting recommendations for Windows 2000 - just Windows 98. So I emailed tech support, and he writes back with copies of the Windows 98 instructions I found, obviously not paying attention to the fact that I designated my OS as Windows 2000, had specific questions, AND that I had sent the link of the instructions I had found - the same information he emailed to me. I asked for further assistance, and that was a week ago (the first response took 2 days).* Remote not included ... The timer can be used in the meantime.* No 'sepia' mode. (You can tell we're trying to find faults...)This camera is probably the best bang for the buck out there. ...All in all, an excellent first camera and a true value.
I liked the idea of the wireless mouse with rechargable batteries (Logitech MX700); I hate using the fingerpad. I do encounter the sync/initialization problem on occasion, though sometimes it comes up working. This mouse has another serious flaw besides the sync problem: The mouse is unusable while it is being recharged. The mouse is recharged by hooking a power wire up to the USB port of the laptop. To charge the mouse, the laptop must be on and the mouse doesn't work while it is recharging so the port is wasted. Seems to me a better design would have allowed the mouse to be used as a corded mouse while it was charging.
I'm extremely unhappy with the Belkin OmniView SOHO Series 4-Port KVM DVI Switch with Audio.1) It is nearly impossible to connect a cable to the console DVI Connector. Belkin had to overnight a special extender to connect the monitor DVI cable to the KVM.2) Connecting the Power Adapter to the KVM blocks one of the peripheral USB ports.3) It's absolutely impossible to put on the cover (i.e. cable management cover) if you connect the four (Belkin) cables to it.4) Connecting only two PCs with a resolution of 1600x1200 to the KVM resulted in green shadows for one connection. (both NVidia cards GeForce 4 (4200 series) and a Geforce 5 (5200 series)5) The Microsoft Wireless Keyboard doesn't work as stated in the manual. I did manage to plug in the wireless dongle connector to the USB mouse port on the KVM but now I can't use the hotkeys to switch between computers. Belkin has also indicated that wireless keyboards don't always work as stated in the manual6) There isn't a FAQ or software/firmware upgrade listed for this device. That was a shock.
I bought 2 of these cables to connect to my PS3 and to my upconvert phillips dvd player. The signal is great and the cables fit snug into the hdmi ports. Don't waste your money buying the high-end cables out there. These work just as great. Highly recommended!!!
I didn't realize how short the charge life was on my original battery until I started using this one. Works as well as when the camera was new. I got almost three years out of the first one. Hope this does as well. Price was very reasonable.
Full Disclosuse: I am one of several folks who received a free pair of the Turbines in exchange for a fair, balanced review.As a major headphone junkie who owns (and has owned) many, many pair of both high-end and mid-fi in-ear phones, I came to the Turbine testing period skeptical, to say the least. For one, I regarded the "speaker in your ear" claim as unattainable, and still believe that to be the case. Second, Monster, while releasing its third pair of stereo phones, is still a neophyte in a business populated by several high-quality, long-term firms, including Shure, Sennheiser, Etymotics, Westone and others. Given those two factors, my expectations were not high.Well, after three weeks of using the Turbines, I have to say they are a pleasant surprise. But before I say why, know that in order to enjoy the Turbines at their best, they must be "burned in" for a minimum of 20-30 hours of either regular use, or just hooked up to either a constant music stream or a pink/white noise loop. As dynamic phones, they really need to get some early exercise before settling in sound quality-wise. In fact, out of the box, the Turbines are a little boomy, with their eventually excellent bass response dominating way too much. With time, the bass settles down, and the mids and highs start to make their appearance on an almost level playing field. No matter what genre of music I throw at them (rock, hip-hop, jazz, acoustic, vocal, even country) they respond with solid bass, and clear, clean mids and highs. I heard a somewhat "watery" sound on the treble now and again, but it was very track dependent, and when I listened to mainly high-quality tracks (320k downloads or rips), that artifact, which is a little unnatural, melted away. It just seemed to get a little spikey now and again, but not enough to really bother me, either. After all, at $149, the Turbines are not meant to really compete with phones that cost twice as much or more, phones like the Westone 3s, the Sennheiser IE8s or phones along those lines. In fact, I own the Westones and another new model, called the Phonak Audeos (priced similarly to the Turbines), and while I still prefer the armature-based phones for highs/detail, the Turbines do surprisingly well in that area (low and mid-priced dynamic phones typically are bass heavy).In all fairness, the Turbines perform their best right out of the headphone jack, no need for a headphone amp. The Westones are also not in need of an amp to hit their stride, but the Phonaks, at least to me, need an amp to really shine, so the Turbines have that advantage. Just burn them in and plug them in, and they are ready to go.Fit, comfort and packagingApart from a sound quality well worth the price of admission, the Turbines' driver casings are solid metal, as sturdily built as any housing I have encountered. And fit-wise, often a problem for users, the Turbines smaller single flanged sleeves are a perfect fit for my ears. The tri-flanges, in two sizes, were worthless to me, but others may enjoy them. Monster did not include any foam sleeves with the Turbines, which is a shame, because the Comply T400 or T500 foamies also work well with them (get the hint, Monster?).Fit-wise, the Turbines are comfy, as I said, and I use them to walk the dog more than any of my other phones (very easy to use when out and about, which I really like). I also added my own shirt clip (another hint for Monster), to reduce microphonics (when the wire causes noises as it brushes against clothing). I don't have any problems using the clip, but other users I know report the microphonics bug them. Also, you can wear them "over the ear" if you choose, which also reduces noise.The cable is pretty thin, and strain relief very minimal. Here's hoping they are tougher than they look (they do have a one-year warranty. Two would have been better).Finally, they come in a very interesting bible-shaped black package. I can see how some would love it, very high-quality, ostentatious. But to me, a simple cardboard box would do. I am just not that into packaging. At least it doesn't come in one of those hellacious plastic packages that bring out the cursing and skin cuts/abrasions.On balance, I really like the Turbines, asd they represent the perfect iBud/OEM in-ear phone replacement for someone trying to enjoy high-quality sound without entering into the high-price stratosphere. If the cable holds out, and durabity is good, they are definitely among the best phones you can buy in their price range (and ever better than some higher-priced phones).
As a Palm devote, I can say that this fealous had been doing there homework...Excellent screen display. Excellent audio features.Why buy an iPod when, for a similar sum, you can have a mini-computer with digital camera, mp3 player, voice recorder, bluetooth, etc.The bad: 1 - Should spend some extra 50$ in memory to store video and a good number of mp3...2 - Need to recharge battery every 2 to 3 days.
I was reading reviews for different antennas on Amazon, came across this one, saw that it had decent reviews and a low price, I'm in NY, 8.5 miles away from the transmission tower, with this antenna I get all the channels that one can possibly receive without having pay TV and the picture is crystal clear, I'm glad I did not pull the trigger on the more expensive antennas.
The Sony VAIO VGN-N130G was my first laptop purchase back in April of 2007. I originally purchased it to take care of simple applications such as paying bills and searching the web. When I bought this product it was a simple purchase that would help me get through my military career. Well halfway through my Tech School i decided to get into video gaming on the laptop. The laptop was still relatively new and performed well with games such as WOW and Runescape. I was able to run multiple programs while playing games and searching the internet. A few months back i had dropped the laptop and the screen cover had popped off, i pushed it back on and the computer functioned normally. the only thing that has been a negative on the computer is not the actual hardware or software itself, but the power adapter short circuiting.Overall a great computer for first time buyers and well worth the cheap price.
This case is very nice. It does have a &quot;smell&quot; to it at first but it fades with time. I like the size &amp; shape &amp; can't see haveing the palm/zire without the case.
Cisco PiX is a well known and industry accepted firewall and these 501's are the mini SoHo version of the same versions used to insulate the largest networks.The internal workings are complex and unsuited for amateurs.Unless you're an aspiring Cisco certification candidate, then plan to buy a PiX initially as a hobby toy since being unfamiliar with IP or the Cisco console will prevent you from installing this over a holiday weekend.Keep your existing NAT router or Dinksys in place while comprehending the magnitude of a Cisco appliance.But remember, it is officially obsolete so obtaining software and patches is an entirely new set of challenges except for the Internet savvy.If you're in need of a mid grade firewall and remain convinced a Linksys/DLink from BestBuy or WalMart isn't good enough for you, then consider a SonicWallTz 100 Network Security Appliancesince it is contemporary, "easier" to configure than a PiX and't won't devour your wallet or embarrass you if seen by a professional the way a plastic Linksys does.These older PiXey's didn't have a HW difference between a K2 weak encryption version legal for sale to North Korea or Iran versus the K9 3DES strong encryption certified for the CIA.If you're deciding between a cheaper K2 model, buy it, then download and install a K9 PIX version and it will perform the same and without restrictions.
A much less expensive Serial to USB connector than the Garmin provided cable. Very easy to setup and use.Warning: It's best to reserve a USB port exclusively for this device (I use a 7-port hub). If you travel with a laptop, bring the install disk along just in case or just copy it to your hard drive. Most of the time I have no problems but once or twice after using a myriad of USB devices, I have had to reinstall the driver.
The extra pins are fake and not really active, it's a single link cable with dual link connectors. Get Tripp Lite cable instead, it's real Dual Link and supports 2560x1600
I bought the screen protectors along with my Palm Zire 71 (A must have also) and applied it before even charging it up.After 2 months of solid, daily use, I can say that the screen protectors are worth every penny (and rather few pennies at that).The incredible amount of scratches and such that my protector now sports only reminds me that those scratches should be on my precious screen. Today after a particularly horrible scratch (made by accident) I finally took the protector off to apply a new one.Placing the protector on the handheld is relatively easy, although care must be taken to ensure proper alignment, because it doesn't re-apply easily.Removal is straight forward, just peel it away (carefully!) from the screen. It Sticks very well onto the screen, but no weird gunk is left behind.I don't give it 5 stars mainly because of the (maybe) troublesome application and careful alingment procedure. Of course, that could just be me and my terrible motor skills YMMV.All in all, an excelent product!
The Garmin Forerunner 101 is something I use nearly every time I run. (Some days I just don't want to be bogged down with ANYthing.) It's relatively simple to use right out of the package. You'll want to review the "quick start" guide to get started but do take the time to read through the entire manual eventually. I am still finding new things I can do with it and haven't yet used all the features available to me. My cousin uses the same watch (she's a much more serious runner than I) and she loves it as well. I have noticed that on a couple of my routes the GPS doesn't seem to work - the mileage is off (I've driven it it my car and know it's incorrect and it's also given me varying mileages for the same run on different days.) My husband tells me that it's the geography of that particular area due to the mountain (or really big hill) His Garmin GPS (different device) that he uses for hunting doesn't work in that area either. So it does have some limitations. Also on a couple of occasions the watch has shown 3 out of 4 bars for battery charge when I've started out but the battery had died mid-run. I don't know if that's an issue with the watch or the batteries (They're relatively new rechargeables). Mainly I'm using this to track mileage and pace but there are a lot more features to be explored.
Es la primera c&aacute;mara digital que tengo despu&eacute;s de un largo camino con c&aacute;maras de pel&iacute;cula (tambi&eacute;n Canon, que tienen una &oacute;ptica excepcional) y me parece que cumple con lo principal que debe tener una c&aacute;mara digital: vers&aacute;til, r&aacute;pida (no demora en disparar el flash como otras marcas), muy amigable. No la puedo comparar con una c&aacute;mara profesional porque no lo es, pero la calidad de las fotos es mucho m&aacute;s de lo necesario para un uso "dom&eacute;stico". Desde que la compr&eacute; la traigo conmigo todos los d&iacute;as, es tan peque&ntilde;a y liviana que cabe en cualquier parte, y sin embargo sus prestaciones son buen&iacute;simas. Las funciones y opciones son variadas, aunque me hubiera gustado que pudiera hacer tomas panor&aacute;micas, no puede, hay que hacerlo manualmente toma por toma. Su interface es sencilla, f&aacute;cilmente comprensible.
I owned a 2.1 megapixal Olympus - loved it! I bought the 410 - hated it! It takes terrible pictures indoors, great pictures outdoors. I worked and struggled with this camera for 2 years and then threw in the towel and bought a Canon A620. I love, love love it! It just works! In every situation. It's easy and intuitive to use.
This is the best sync cable I've used. Very tough. High quality. Doesn't break around the connector like the OEM. I'd like to get the same cable in a shorter length. Excellent buy.
this camera is obsolete technology, but the "point and shoot" simplicity of it is exactly what i wanted. the camera is in excellent shape as promised, and it came with all instructions and even had 2 data cards with it. excellent buy, good seller.
Got this pretty quickly - I had another no-name brand on one of these that clicked/made noise etc, but this one is quiet and works as described. For whatever reason, my 2006 Highlander came with a cassette deck and no input, so this is the PERFECT and far less expensive solution than ripping out an entire car stereo!!
I guess I should have known better, you can't get something for cheap and expect it to perform properly. This card corrupted my photos while it was in my camera! I have never had problems with other SanDisk products but this one is junk...
My printer would not recognize this cartridge and there was nothing I could do that would help (reinstallation, rebooting, etc.) I've given up and ordered the HP cartridge. After years of using "recycled" printer cartridges, recently I've experienced technical/mechanical issues and ink quality/color problems with increasing frequency. The frustration and lost time of playing "ink cartridge roulette" leave me sadly resigned to using name brand products even for non-critical applications.
This CB is a fantastic deal for the money. My problem is in my vehicle (Jeep) it is very difficult to hear on the highway. I use mine mostly offroad so it is perfect for me. At this cost i am not worried about someone ripping it off ...rather them take it then rip my top. I would definitely get it again.
I used this to connect two separate receivers so that I can take my living room audio up to my whole house audio using my older receiver. it worked great although I did have to listen in stereo and not 5.1 surround to get it to send out.
I've used several printers and I always felt somewhat uncomfortable with them. Right before I got this one, I bought one from Kodak at local store and just returned it on same day. I bought this one at same store and did not expect good quality, honestly speaking, I was ready to return this one too, it was just $41.99, one of cheapest at the store. Wow, I was so impressed with the result of first printing. It printed an exact same color and image of monitor. I love this printer. Canon I trust now.
This radio has been sold in the past for as little as $45. You can purchase it from a popular outfitter for $90. It's not a bad device, but its not a worth more than $90.
Product was shipped on time and instructions were clear. I would continue purchasing from this vendor in overall I was satisfied.
For the past two weeks or so I've been testing out the Philips SHS3200 clip earbuds. The verdict was: return. They were very, very uncomfortable, even if the sound was great it doesn't matter if you can't actually use the headphones. Which means I had to revert ot my Sony pair for a couple of days.I found these on big discount for only...three dollars. I needed this pair pretty desperately, or at least it would suffice until I found something I'd want at a major retailer. The only other time I've bought from Earhugger would be the EH710 over the head headphones which I also rated 4 stars, but someone begged me for those, so I gave them away. They sounded nice and were comfortable and I also remember getting them on discount.For these, I wasn't expecting much, just something that sounds OK and fits well. Which actually IS what you get, except the sound is a bit better than ok. These are the clip earbuds, much like the popular Sony h.ear. They are usual earbuds but have a clip that goes around your ear for more comfort and a more stable fit. That's really all you get, but for three dollars how on earth can you expect extras? It also has a long five foot cord so it won't be awkward walking with these with your iPod or so on in your pocket. I've also noticed that the hook is detachable, so if you just want the buds then you can have that.For sound quality, these don't sound amazing but sound good, especially because for the price I thought these were gonna flat out suck but they're actually pretty darn good. They don't have fantastic deep bass, but they do have a full bass for what they have, making them sound full and rich. Mids sounded good, not overpowering nor are the mids lacking, maybe a bit much in the 200-500k range, but it's not at all bad. These don't have an amazingly clear sound if that's what you're looking for, these did lack in treble a little bit, but again for the price I can't expect stellar sound. I put these on a little music test, and they sounded good on my iPod and CD player but pretty average on iTunes unless I tweaked the equalizer a bit. On my stereo system they sounded fine but best when playing a CD. They sounded good on most of my music collection, and sounded really good on hip-hop, R&B;, dance, spoken word, and light rock. When I turned on hard rock or hard hitting rap it sounded kinda tinny, but were still listenable. I turned on the bass boost on iTunes and my other protable audio sources and handled all and sounded fine, but at higher volumes (more than 80% volume) things started to disort or sound tinny. Overall, not amazing sound, pretty good bass and average elsewhere.These are some darn comfortable headphones to me. When I put them on I did get a good fit automatically but for those who've never tried these types of earbuds before might feel slight discomfort the first week of use or at least it'll feel weird. Just know that if they're uncomfortable from the box you should give them at least two weeks before returning.Something else you should know is that these come with a lifetime warranty! Well, of course there's a catch. You have to send in five dollars for shipping. Relly there's not much worth of the warranty since I found them for three dollars, but if you paid more than five dollars it's probably a good idea to keep the packaging and receipt around.As I said, I only paid three dollars for these at Big Lots, and chances are that's the best price around. For the price you are going to get a comfortable set of clip-buds that'll sound decent and last at least a couple of months, maybe more if you're gentle or using these at home. You'll probably find these from three to eight dollars, paying more for that is a rip-off since you can probably find something better or something with extra bells and whistles like volume control or waterproof features.Overall, not a bad set of headphones. They don't have the same sound as headphones that are more than ten dollars but are comfortable and sound good enough for the price. Good sound, comfortable, and inexpensive, check them out! 4 stars.And in response to earlier review, these don't have a volume control.
Some coworkers and I have been using this adapter model for several years. It comes with good drivers, and unlike the cheap USB to serial adapters, the COM port you set this to use stays the same every time you plug it in so you don't have to keep digging in your system to identify the random com port that been assigned to your USB/serial adapter.The biggest gripe everyone has with this is that the included USB cable is not molded to the adapter, nor is there any sort of way other than some super strong adhesive to secure the cable to the adapter. So, if you're using a laptop or have it connected to any other type of equipment that can be moved, you run the risk of accidentally disconnecting it in the middle of whatever it is you're doing.
Just got this to work with our Canon MP960.Setup was a snap. If anything, it was too easy. The directions take you through the process step-by-step. As in: "Plug in the USB cable." Click Next. "Plug in the server's power cable." Click next. "Plug in the printer's power cable." Click next...Still, it only took a few minutes. Only problem was that it incorrectly detected the wireless security level, so I had to go back a few steps and redo it. With that done, everything went smoothly.Advantages:I now have a simple and effective way to wirelessly print and scan from any computer in the house!Downsides:1. Data transmission through the server is noticeably slower than a direct USB connection. (Wireless G maxes out at 54mbps, whereas USB 2.0 allows for connections nearly 10 times faster. You've also got one extra device to relay the data between the comp and the printer.) For printing, that's not a huge deal. It just takes a little longer before everything can start. Scans, however, can take a long time, especially at high resolution.2. Since only one computer at a time can use the printer, you have to manually connect to the print server before you can do anything. It's not a big deal. You just open the print server program (generally kept minimized to the system tray), click the "connect" button, and wait a sec. Then everything functions normally, as if you had a direct USB connection to the printer. It's just one extra step before you can print, and if you forget, you'll get errors as if the printer were unplugged. Hopefully, future software updates will allow this step to take place automatically.
This is a great value! The case is protective & good looking. It is nice to have a spare battery.
Over the years I have spent more on bags than on cameras. This is the last one I will buy. It is rock solid, comfortable, easy to work out of and carries everything I need for a day of shooting or if traveling.It doesn't look like a typical "padded"tourist bag and the D rings in back allow you to clip it to something solid while taking a break so it won't get snatched away. You will not regret purchasing this bag
Bought one for my trip to California. Was a bit put off by the reviews that said it would be hard to use, I think it is very intuitive and has worked great for be. If you use a mac you need to convert the maps using Mapconverter in Windows, which will generate a map file that you can use on the mac. This might be considered a bit of a hassle.The sensitivity of the GPS is really good, mine localized satellites even when indoors. Battery time is superb.Only drawback was that it froze a couple of times when I started using it, but since I upgraded the firmware it has worked without problems.Highly recommended.
Bought this for business use. We use it for photos that eventually go to court as evidence. This printer is faster and prints better than our more expensive professional inkjet.
For two weeks I thought this product was fine. It did not look exactly as pictured yet was enough for me. I only needed something to carry my player to the gym and back. Just yesterday though the case ripped. The case is made out of some soft plastic(maybe silicone). The problem lies with the design of the case. The holes that the armband pass though are large and travel laterally up the back of the case. These holes expose some of the case to thin and thus weak points. These weak points handle all the stress and force when the player is tugged or shifted on you arm. Well the thin areas spilt and caused a catastrophic failure of the case. So like I said poor design. In my opinion try another brand or company or try a universal one.
I've had nothing but problems with mine. It's been in the shop 3 times and is now out of warranty. It chokes randomly on certain disks...just can't read them. It's slooooooooow.I expected a lot more from Onkyo, and am bitterly disappointed. At least they stopped making it.
The sale data says it requires 2 - AA batteries - THIS IS WRONG - it takes 4-AAA batteries - have you ever tried to find rechargeable AAA batteries and the Recharger for AAA batteries - the drain on regular AAA is immense - cannot locate attachments for alternate power sources, i.e., car lighter, outlet at home. THESE ARE BIG PROBLEMS - Directions are complicated - Price is great, size is great - otherwise misleading
I bought this system for my baby's room. I needed a player that had a repeat function. This player constantly gives a 00 (no disc) code, and it is impossible to get it to play. The advice given by the coby people is to leave the CD door open and unit on to remove any humidity. Even when I do get it to recognize a disk, it then won't play, it spins and spins looking for a track. Then when it finally finds a track it skips and sputters constantly. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, spend the extra 30 bucks to get a good system. Now, I have to spend double the money to replace this unit, COBY customer service sucks.
There is no such a brand called "Digipro", what you will get is actually a Chinese brand UGEE (&#21451;&#22522;) product (I doubt that some other cheap pen tablets selling on Amazon are also UGEE products). The model is UGEE WP5548, which supports 1024 levels. It's cheap but it works great for beginners. I'm using windows 8 x64 and it's totally compatible. I'm really happy with this purchase!
It took a couple of hours of fiddling with this device to actually get it to transmit. Once that was worked out, the signal was too weak to give good sound quality on either of the stereos in my house. One of which is 15-20' away from the transmitter.I had this hooked up to the USB2 port on the back of my computer (ie, no usb hub), so it should have been able to get enough power. I would prefer it if they at least offered the option of using a power adapter to get more signal out of it.
We purchased the Sony DCR-DVD405 and it fits fine in this case. It's great to get a few DVD's to start out with too. We are pleased with this accessory kit.
One of the things I love to do when making dinner is watch the evening news, but my kitchen was not equipped for a cable outlet (sort of surprising since it's a 1 year old home). Rather than spend thousands on having the kitchen wired, I decided to give the LINK AVS a try. It was small and easy to hook up and the price was right. Plus, set up was faster than scheduling a cable person to come run a new cable, not to mention the wear and tear. My kitchen is about 40 feet from my TV room. So here are my pros and cons:PROS: Inexpensive and easy alternative to expensive wiring, small size, easy hook up, good reception*CONS: There's really only one: reception. The units have to be facing one another and are very persnickety about interference from furniture, people walking by, etc. The units remind me of the old television antennas that had to be positioned in a mysteriously odd way and are as fussy as old TV antennas. But, once the they're set, they work well.My experience is so-so with this product and I gave it a so-so rating of three stars. Still, it's an inexpensive fix.
Very comfortable, I'm still used to the traditional layout, so I'm still getting used to typing. I have to relearn where the keys are, but otherwise, I love it!
I decided to update this review after only having used my player 2x, and having for only three days. First off, I see why all the complaints of the software. The software used to transfer your music is a program that puts the music in a format only recognized by Sony players and gives them a extension that is unable to be converted by any media player that I researched. So if you spent hours upon hours of ripping your CD's to the player, you think, great, the music is put in a seperate folder so if I decide to upgrade my player to something besides the Sony, I can drag and drop them for easy transfer. WRONG! Once they are converted over to Sony's proprietry Garbage software, they become use-less unless you want another Sony player, and for the price there are many other brands I researched that are better and cheaper EX. Samsung, Sandisk...I thought this would be a good starter player, it only cost me thirty five bucks with shipping, but I should have taken my money are threw it in the garbage, just like I did the Sony Bean MP3 player when all the buttons froze, and I couldnt get anything up on the screen but the word Selection. What a piece of Junk. Never again Sony. They might make some good products, but MP3 Players isnt one of them. I didnt even feel like returning it since it would have cost me more money to ship it back,and then wait for another to arrive, what to have that one break again. DONT BUY THIS PLAYER. Even if you are just going to put a few songs on it, go with something 10bucks more such as Samsung or Sandisk. At least you wont have a expensive paperweight.
This Sub is amazing!.. if your buying entry level subs buy alpine type e's!.. Shipping was nice and quick.. good packaging!..and no damage. hope i helped!!
I purchased this camera a couple weeks ago and I love it. I have a Pentium III 650 mhz and 128 mb of ram so this thing has great picture quality and very good frame rate. I had no problems installing the software in Windows 98. The Camera Pack come with an extra video phone software disk that you can send to friends and family. I have owned other cameras in the past and none of them compare to this one. If you have never bought a pc cam before and you have a decent Pentium processor this is the cam to get.
Quality build. Feels solid; Exactly as I expected from Tiffen.Don't even notice it's on the lens. Works exactly as described.
I bought this because I upgraded to a bigger micro SD card, the 4GB one, and I found that my current card reader can't see a bigger card than 1GB. I was able to use it right away, no problems. I love it.Chris -L.I. New York
I needed this to hook my older TV up to a cable box, VCR, and DVD player. Impossible to find in stores, I was thrilled to find it on Amazon. I hooked it up effortlessly within minutes, and it works flawlessly.
It works but the guage is defiantly wrong, more like 12g with extra thick plastic sleeves, the cooper wires will literally fall apart as you touch them. But for the price you get more wire than you'll know what to do with. And also just a note my fuse holder was defected the day i got this kit, it just recently decided to not work so i am forces to straight wire my amp to my battery
The features that this GPS come pre-loaded with are amazing. The MP3 player, audio book player, maps, picture viewer, WAAS enabled, battery powered so you can walk around with it, the list is endless. I bought it as a gift for my husband (who is a super geek) and he has NOTHING bad to say about it. The bluetooth phone feature is really great for driving, and the screen looks crystal clear. Jill is easy to hear and the maps have been accurate thus far. He even uses it to go to the places he already knows how to get to, just to see if there is a faster route, and let me tell you, it found one! We got to the movies in 12 minutes, when it normally takes 25-30 minutes. If you are going to buy a GPS, buy this one. If it's not in your budget, save up a little more. It is worth the wait.
I got this while there was a promotion with Shutterfly for a free poster print with the purchase of certain camera products. The card was great for a recent long weekend trip because I didn't have to worry about running out of room and needing a back-up card. Plus, my free poster print turned out great. Win-Win all around.
My primary purpose for these headphones was for superior portable fidelity. These headphones exceeded all expectations.I have an Ipod which I have ripped my entire music collection using Apple Lossless format. Songs are quite large; typically 20Mb. But I cannot detect a difference.I spend a lot of time in the air. The Apple ear buds are pretty good and I was fairly satisfied using them, especially in the office or hotel room. But in the planes, I'd have to turn up the volume to just shy of full volume to drown out the ambient noise and it still washed out the details.I tried a friend's noise canceling headphones. It was an inexpensive pair (not the Bose). I could hear a small improvement. Not good enough.I considered the Bose. But before trying them, I wasn't willing to carry bulky headphones and batteries. Batteries are also needed to listen without the noise cancellation activated.So, after searching several Internet sites, I narrowed it down to Etymotic and Shure for:- High fidelity- SMALL package- No batteries- 30 decibel Noise Isolation through sealing (natural canceling)I did not test either before buying. I leaned toward the Etymotic mostly based on reviewer comments. I like the option to be fitted with a custom ear canal adapter like a hearing aid for a perfect fit.Likes1. Small package. Fits in included 1.5" x 3" x .5" pouch.2. Great noise reduction. I could only hear the person next to me talking if they spoke at normal levels a few inches from my ear in the plane. It seems to help cross country flights to reduce fatigue from the plane's noises.3. Foam fitting seals the best in my small ear canals for best bass ambient noise reduction. Rubber fittings can be cleaned but are larger.4. Sounds slightly better than my home system.5. Efficiency. Because so much ambient noise was reduced, I only play my Ipod at just over half volume for normal listening. This translates into longer play time. The ER-6 version is even more efficient.Dislikes1. Cable Noise. Every time the thick cable touches something like rubbing across your shirt, you can hear it. It sounds similar to lighting rubbing your ear.2. Too much noise canceling for some situations. I still carry my Apple ear buds for situations that I need to hear my environment around me like, walking on the street, in the office to hear the telephone or colleague, etc.One other point mentioned by many other reviewers is the feeling of it inserted in your ear. It feels like an overstuffed Q-tip. Inserting far enough is essential for adequate bass and detail. I wasn't sure it I'd like it or not and it did concern me when some described inserting it a few millimeters from my ear drum in a review. It's not in quite that far. Only other option is high-end sealed over the ear headphones. But, they are bulky, hot and not conducive to abuse on the road.Finally, ER4P or ER6. The ER6I is less expensive. But, the ER4P significantly outperforms the ER6 acoustically and through isolation. It also has an optional cable that converts it into the revered ER4S. I'm only going to buy one pair of head phones for home and away, so I chose the ER4. I've used them for about 4 weeks and will happily keep them.
The RJ45 4 Way Switch Box makes it convenient to switch between any of 4 devices to a DSL Modem . . . . no software needed - just plug the devices in and go. Saves so much time in my computer room.
All I can say is the product works great, and that I could not ask for a better out come on the end product. Keep up the good work. NIKON
I have used the camera several times since I purchased it and I have been very satisfied with its performance. I charged the battery once after I got it in the mail and I haven't had to charge it since. The best thing about this camera is that pictures don't come out blurry whereas with my last digital camera any small movement (even breathing) would blur the image. One thing I have to say is that the camera comes with a 16MB card which is a joke. They might as well not give you one since you can only take about 10-15 pictures with it. Other than that, I recommend this product.
I received a blank HP DVD+RW as part of the package when I bought the HP DVD writer 200i. I had also bought a new hard drive and wanted to transfer all my data from my old drive. I decided to test out this blank DVD....used HP's simple backup software (came with the DVD writer)...and in a few mouse clicks, I had my data backed up and ready to be tranferred. The DVD media performed beautifully. I transferred data, erased and copied again, and each time it performed beautifully. Have always used HP's products and will always recommend it.
The Deluxe Canon camera bag is really a great value. It is sturdy and well built. It has lots of space for your camera and lenses. I currently have two camera's in the bag - it is that big. The interior has adjustable, movable walls so it can configured or re-configured as needed. The material is very durable. I would recommed this bag to anyone looking for a camera bag.
The keys are too close together!! I like the media keys but the regular keys for typing are awful. I wish I had not gone with this one. I should have bought the HP Media Keyboard. Shallow keys and too close together make for lots of typos!! Good thing I only paid $14 for it, or I would have been more upset.
hooked to a 17" MacBook Pro, stays in there just fine and does not scratch the notebook- there's a rubber bit on the end to buffer it. It is difficult to get it to seat in there just right, you really have to find the right angle and leverage to get the key to turn- but once in, it's snug. A good deterrent but certainly not a total theft prevention device.
Man, what's not to like??? Sure you can go and buy a cheaper, older used model, (you couldn't go wrong there) but then you miss out on all the other cool attributes of this monster of a flash. It was release in 2007, and they have yet to release a "later greater model". The metal hot shoe is a huge upgrade. I have a 420 ex, and the plastic shoe on that baby broke once dropped. I got it repaired for 60 bucks, (so no biggie). And even though I don't plan to drop this one, you would think that the metal shoe would hold up. It does work right out the box, however it takes some time and education on the product to start achieving the shots you want. This is good because you become a better photographer when you know your equipment. Trust me, you don't want to be a know it all in this area, read some literature if your new to iTTL. Invest some time reading the owner's manual, (because there is sooooooo much to 580 ex II).Amazon shipped it fast. (Their pretty good at this)If ordered directly from Amazon the product is not a Grey market flash. (this = Factory warrantee)And, at this price, it's cheaper than buying from another legitimate business.
Can be very bassy and is best for hip hop. I like all music genres so for rock and most genres these arn't that great. The bass can be overwhelming for my ipod depending on the EQ setting (I'm using treble booster eq setting which sounds good IMO). I also noticed the treble almost sounds watered down like a re-encoded mp3 at certain frequencies. This are definitely good for 20$ and no more. They're very cheaply made. I do like the plugs that come in 3 sizes S M L. They fit snug and dont fall out.
The unit works great but having to unpdate it at a cost is inconvenient and a pain. The holster also works well on the window except in really hot conditions.
I bought this for the new Ipod Nano. I got this to use in my pickup. I have a Eclipse Head Unit with the Aux Input cable witch is connected to this cable. Although it does provide a true line out it didn't play has loud as I thought it would. Cd's and the radio were louder. I usually listen to the Radio and Cd's around 36-42 volume setting. With this it's around 55-60. It could be related to the path the sound needs to travel. Through two cables. I had a Sansa Fuze which doesn't have a true line out. Was using a 3.5 mm to rca cable connected to the earphone jack and it seemed to play louder. That's why I give it a 4.
I have had this camera for a year and half. Just recently the flash decided to stop working. Upon looking at other websites to try and trouble shoot, I found at least 100 other people who were complaining about the same problem. When I called Olympus they said that I would have to pay 100 dollars to fix the problem plus shipping. When I told them about the fact that there were 100's of people with the same problem, they said it was not there problem. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA
As an IT administrator for an engineering firm, extremely high quality is a total concern. Working with some of the most detail oriented people in the world, I have to be absolutely positively sure that all of my purchases meet or surpass expectation levels of incredible standards.This one passed. No one could tell which photo in my travel albums were Epsoned or Emulsioned.I have purchased the HP890Cse in the past and that printer was stunning for its time. However, we have found that with all HP inks, the colors shift badly under standard office lighting in just under a year. Luckily, the documents from the 890 were not reprographic runs involving digital photos. Forget that if I have to redo my photo album every year. This is a dirty little secret that you must pay attention to when purchasing any photo printer - IS IT LIGHTFAST? HOW LONG IS IT LIGHTFAST? WHAT THE HELL IS LIGHTFAST? etc etc...The 1270 uses inks that are rated for 25 years. This translates to 15 REAL years in the REAL world with REAL people.Other features of this printer include tabloid size prints and ink level status on the properties menu. If you're screwey enough like me, you'll find a way to reset the out-of-ink parameter on the carts and also a way to print stunning photos using KODAK and HP PAPERS as well as Epson's. I have dropped this printer from a table and wrenched jammed paper out with metal pliers (actually it was cardboard). It functions as if brand new ... well, almost new .... relatively speaking that is ..... sort of ..... you know ..... OK it sounds like it has asthma now.The only real problems I ran into is that Autocad plots do not print correctly using the default system printer parameter and only one page at a time can be sent if the 1270 is connected to an ethernet print server with no bi-directional capability. EPSON PROGGIES - PLEASE REWRITE YOUR DRIVERS.For truly amazing prints that SURPASS 35mm emulsion prints, check out Epson's Pro 5500. Its a printer that uses a new DX3 print head with drops that cannot be seen with the naked eye. I would not dare drop this one.
Don't know if I got a bad batch or what, but none of these batteries worked for me. Few took a charge initially, and those that did failed before too long. I have lots of experience with rechargeable AA batteries, and these were the worst. I just threw them out.
I've been using this laptop for over a month already and the only thing I can say is that it is a great computer with all you can need for an intermediate demmanding user ( not advanced for the lack of a great graphic support ),but other than that is amazing for a daily personal or office work. Weight and size are not an issue for me for the intended use for the unit ( office not mobile ), nonetheless it's portable enough with great power and capability. Batter is in the medium range of performance.
I wear these headphones for 9-10 hours per day at work and they are great. The sound quality is fantastic, and they are very comfortable.Definitley recommend them!
Great card for my digital camera. Can take lots of photos and home movies. Only problem I had was my 2 year old compaq laptop wouldn't read the card through it's internal card slot. But, easily solved by putting it through another card reader that was compatible. I'm not sure what that was all about but whatever works.
When My Dad got his second CD-Burner (this One) I thought it was going to be better than the previous HP Burner we had. When my dad got his pentium two upgraded, he got this burner installed. This writer is good for eveything, burning audio CD's, Data Cd's, and everything but Direct CD. I put a disk on Direct CD format the day I got the burner. It worked fine and everything, but when I took my disc out and closed the door, and then reopened it and put another Direct CD in it, the drive would hum and hum but not read the disc. After rebooting my computer and then inserting the disc when is started up, it read the disc. And thats the only way it worked, if you need to change Direct CD's dont' close the door, leave it open. Trust me about this, I know because several times my computer would lock up because I downloaded the songs to a Direct CD. If you are willing to spend a little bit More money, get a HP CD Writer from 9500 series, or a TDK CD-Burner (24x Audio rip!). I got one when I got my Dell, and it works beautifly. If you want to go ahead and get this drive, you'll get a lot of hassle from the Direct CD system up the road.
This Camcorder is useless. Has alot of extras but when working on a video for my AV class I when to set up the white balance and found that it's auto. When compared to one with manual WB this camera sucks. Pictures are all different colors from blue to yellow. Manual WB is a basic standard on all camera and camcorder so why was it left off this one? I would give or suggest this camcorder to any one, I'd look for another, just in case you plan on editing your color don't change from shot to shot. This is a worthless camcorder.
I am so glad I looked on amazon.com for my Brother label maker tape because I got it on here for less than half! Combining it with another item I also needed, and got here for less, I got free shipping as well! Win-win situation! Thanks!
This card works great. It is fast and works great with my digtal camera. I have had not problems with the card. It can read data as fast as my camera can write the the SD card. It also works great in my HP 2215 iPAQ. The only card that I have seen that works better is the SANDisk 512 MB card that I have purchased. Enjoy.
Cheap price and worked perfectly for my 2001 Chevy Malibu. I would definitely buy again. Also seem to get better reception now too?
I've never had a true 1:1 macro lens before this one, and I could not be happier. I chose this one because I've had good luck with Sigma in the past, and the focal length translates to about 105mm on my DSLR, supposedly the most common "workhorse" macro length. Extremely sharp photos, especially if you take your time and focus manually. The level of detail captured in a few of the photos I've taken with this lens has been described as "simply stunning" by a prosumer level photog friend. You'll have a blast.
I bought this laptop for my son to use while he was looking for a job, figuring that if it held up for 6 months I'd have gotten my money's worth out of it. There were a few small problems at the beginning, but the company that sold it to me stands behind their products and the problems were resolved rather quickly. It's still working just fine! My son is getting more use out of it than we expected. I've "borrowed" it for a few weeks while my Air Book was in the shop. It's a good little laptop.
OrthoTote Ergonomic Non-Slip Carry Aid for All Shoulder Bags , Camera Cases , Video or Lighting Equipment - YellowThis shoulder pad type device is like anti-gravity! By changing the center of balance of your laptop from your side to your spine - your laptop strap will stay in place and won't slip off your shoulders anymore. It may be science, but it feels like a miracle!
This capacitor saved my fridge compressor. That also saved me a couple thousand dollars. The cost of a new fridge.
I have been using a Kodak digital for several years but not the printer or paper. After visiting my parents and using their kodak printer dock with the PH160 media cartridge kit i purchased i was hooked and had to get me a printer dock. I see people saying that they ran out of ink before paper, that has not happened to me so far. Also, that it like .50 a picture which is true if you buy the smaller 40 or 80 pack. I went with the 160 and it averages to .23 a picture which is well worth the money and is equal to walmarts price and no driving to the store and waiting in line, just do it at home with all the conviences. Heck with these high gas prices ya probably spend some $$$ just to get there and back plus the hassle factor. The print quality is exceptional and kodak paper and ink quality is top of the line and my photos look just as good as store developed pics, imo. Get the ph160 and bring down your average price per pic and enjoy instant at home pics......
This is the 3rd Creative Zen we bought and I am in the process of buying some more for Christmas. It is a kid friendly media player,it can take it.
it is really fast and allows a lot of HQ pictures and videos... I put it into my new Canon SX100 IS and it works great... and then pluggin the camera to the PC via USB, the pictures and videos go to my hard drive really fast.
I gave this a 2 only because the package includes softcopy TOPO maps. The route tool is the most primitive SW I've seen in decades. I expect a lot more from a company like Nat Geo. THERE IS NO UNDO! The manual states to "SAVE AS" occasionally as a means of undo. That may have been an acceptable solution in 1985. It's hard enough trying to draw via mouse freehand, but having to delete and start from scratch many times because there is no undo is inexcusable.If you use this SW, draw your route in segments, so when your hand twitches and you inadvertently scribble all over the map you can delete the last mess. Then go back and join the segments, but even this will require using the 'split in two' function and trying to re-join the routes, as they don't always connect even though the line you drew to join the segments overlaps.There's really no excuse for not having the SW follow the trails on the maps, given some direction from the user (like draw a box around the trail segment you want). Yes, it's a little compute intensive extracting a route from a bit-mapped graphics image, but that's not really s big deal on a modern PC/MAC with Gbytes of memory and thousands of MIPS.
The salad shooter was delivered just a couple of days after I ordered it. It shreds and slices perfectly with just a push of the button. I am very pleased with it. I looked for it in several department stores but could not find it.
The camera is wonderful to use and came delivered on time as advertised. It was a pleasure dealing with Bill Kimpel whom I would use again with no reservations.
The battery holder/grip improves the camera handling when holding the camera for vertical shots. It holds an extra D-L150 battery which can power the camera when there is no battery in the camera body. The grip also has storage space for the remote controller and space to store a replacement SD card. Unlike the battery this is only a neat place to have a spare card--it does not record images when in the holder. The grip does not hold regular AAA batteries. This is a mistake in a review on a photo magazine web page, it is a shame but Pentax does not make that claim. As I said, grip improves the handling of the camera when held vertically. The improved balance more than compensates for the little extra weight. If you have a K20D or K10D I can recommend getting this grip while supplies last.
I have owned this camera for almost 1 year. I love it! The picture quality is phenomenal. The pictures I print far surpass any I get from negatives at a store. It is very easy to use, but you can customize some of the settings to allow more flexibility, and the zoom is awesome. The only problem is the flash is not bright enough indoors with zoom feature. So you will need to invest in an external flash and as of yet kodak does not make one; so you must go with another brand. The lithium ion batteries hold a charge for a very long time. Lets just say I have never needed to use the 2 back up batteries I bought and I have used my camera for 200 pictures at a time and used many of the advanced features. You can't go wrong with this camera. It is larger than most cameras, so if you want a small, compact camera, find another one. Happy shopping and enjoy!
I purchased these speakers prior to reading the negative review and, needless to say, was prepared for the worst. I began setting them up, and was having problems getting a good signal and thought 'Oh well, guess this was a waste of money.' But then I realized I had the wrong AC power supply hooked up to the transmitter (there are 3 power supplies - each specific to the transmitter and speakers.) Once I corrected the supply problem, the speakers worked beautifully. I use them as my surround speakers at a distance of around 30 feet from the transmitter. Few negatives - the sound is a little hot and tinny, even with the bass boost button on (but for 80 bucks, sounds great) and even though the speakers are capable of running on 4 D batteries each (not supplied), the batteries will die quickly (24 hours of use or so). But overall, I am quite pleased and find them to be a great deal.
flimsy construction and skips between tracks that are blended together - on CD! not worth the money.
I'd like to point out that I bought this Westcott stand for seemingly something other than a Wescott background. (I purchased a "Norman Chameleon" background, identical in appearance to the Westcott.) I found the upright assembly to be easy to use, no different than a camera tripod. However, the release latches are too cumbersome.I don't know if this is simply an issue with the background I had purchased, perhaps the frame around the edge is a bit wider than those made by Westcott, but I have to apply a tremendous amount of pressure to the latches to get the backdrop secured. Also, the lack of a carrying case left me wondering how I would safely transport this item from location to location.It's okay for a starting piece of equipment. Definitely seek it out if it's used or on sale so you avoid paying Westcott's recommended MSRP, which is grossly overpriced.
I just got a new lens, the higly coveted Canon 16-35 f/2.8 and thought I'd post up my thoughts on it.....OMG!!! This baby is the cat's meow!I used to have a Sigma 17-35, but it wouldnt work with my Canon 5D full frame body because that lens was made for the cropped sensor bodies.I loved the wideness of the Sigma on our 30D, but couldnt see keeping it around when I almost use the 5D exclusively, so I started looking for an equivilent that would work.Just got it a few days ago and this thing is amazing.The focus is lightining fast and totally, 100% silent. I honestly looked away from the eye piece and watched to see if anything was moving when it focused because it does it so fast, it almost makes you think it's just always in focus.I love, love, love the fact that it internally zooms and there is nothing that moves when you go from 16mm out to 35mm, this is one of my only complaints of the Sigma lenses, which we have a few of and really like them.The internal zoom will help since we seem to always be shooting in the desert, on the water or other places that dirt, salt and crud can get into the inner workings of the lens.The lens is a bit hefty, but I personally like the feel of the heavier lenses as they offset the weight of the camera and tend to even the entire package out more.Plus, it's a fixed f/2.8, which means great low light shooting capabilities.My only gripe with this lens is the front filter ring being a whopping 82mm. I've been trying to get to the point that all of my lenses have the same filter diameter so I dont have to have a bunch of different filters floating around in the bag. All of Canon's other L Glass lenses use the 72mm filter size, so I've got a pretty good collection of those sized filters. Oh well, only gripe I think of so far.I'll be heading out later this week to do a few shoots with this thing and cant wait to see the results. On the 5D, it's amazing how wide you can go!! Almost like a fisheye without the distortion!If anyone is thinking of buying this lens. I'd highly recommend it! Cant wait to use it on the upcoming U.P. Overland trip in August
These sleeves do their job of hiding my DVDs. However, the pockets are a tight fit for the DVD jackets that we included in with the DVDs to help organize and identify the movies.
11-27-10.I bought this computer almost 10 years ago and it still works! I had to get a memory upgrade along with an external Zip Drive (remember those days?) and an external memory drive for my pictures and movies. Yeah, it pretty slow now but that's mostly because as new programs are created they become more and more demanding of the memory and processor; but it still works. Can you say the same of your Windows PC???DON"T get a Cube now; get a Mac Pro. I just bought a new one and I expect it to last me another 10 years. As for my Cube, I think I might turn it into a novelty fish tank.
The touch screen is great, and, while I don't use the stylus, it's nice to know I have it (I haven't taken the plastic off of the screen yet, but once I do, I know I'll smudge it without that stylus.) The USB charger is great, although I haven't had to charge it yet in the first week. The 4 gigs of space isn't as much as I'd hoped, but I plan to purchase a few SD cards to make up for it (which it supports). Definitely worth it's price. No problems with it at all, except there's no way to store the stylus on the device. I've knotted mine to the headphone wire, which isn't desirable.
My Canon Digital Rebel XT fits like a glove but if you have lens' or other bulky add-ons it's too small. I like using this when travelling and there are side pockets for extra memory, lens covers and filters, even cables and chords.The strap could be a little wider or more 'solid'. It's only a basic nylon strap that you would find on a backpack rather then one that has a shoulder pad that you can adjust etc.
I had one of these retractable Phone Ethernet Cord before and it lasted for years. It was so handy that I just had to get another one. In my line of work I travel a lot and I am always in need of an Ethernet cord because I can't be bothered to wait on files downloading over wifi. This little gadget is just the thing for me. It's easy to carry and east to put away.
Would NOT buy again. Just a paper weight now. Kept having to reinstall drivers,for it to work a while. Not installed once but 50 times in 20 days. Logitech CS was no help either.Bought a Targus 2 months ago and There Bluetooth works. Will sell this one cheap,even the case was cheap too.
Small, portable, and it works. I'm a road warrior; I travel well over 50% of the time. I used to travel with an extension cord; hotel rooms never have enough outlets for my electronics. An extension cord is nice, but it's bulky and has only 2 prong outlets.This Monster Outlets To Go is the perfect solution. The thing is incredibly compact; the idea of folding the cord over and plugging it back into the power strip is genius. Since I'm now travelling with a MacBook Pro, and Apple seems to love grounded or 3 prong devices, my old extension cord doesn't work so well anymore. The grounded outlets on this are perfect. I also like the spacing; there is just enough room to attach medium sized wall warts - my speaker AC adapter fits, using only a single outlet.The blue glow on the plug is a nice addition. It does night light and tells me the outlet is turned on. That may sound stupid to non-travelers, but so many hotel rooms have outlets on a switch, it's hard to tell if the darn thing is on or not.I like this device.
For anyone that gives a crap about their photos I would recommend staying away from this product. Its (at the moment) 6 dollars and I made the mistake of purchasing this based on all the "good reviews". Read the bad ones because its true. This lens has artifacts like mad when you look close. taking a photo of people near christmas lights? Forget about it! I can post process but its pretty rediculous. Its also broken after two months use with no idea how it cracked an no one else even using the camera. When the Hoya or B&W lenses are 2 to 6 times as much there is likely a reason. I wished I wasnt cheap the first time around.
I bought this 20" Olevia in the throes of a day after [...] I figured it would be a great TV for the bedroom (or maybe the kitchen someday). For the price, I was not too concerned about all the technical details but when I finally got it home and played around with it: I knew that it wouldn't be in my house for long.PROBLEMS:1. Adjusting for proper brightness/sharpness/hue/contrast is all over the place. Just when you think you've got it tweaked to a reasonable picture - change to a different channel and you have to start all over again. I'm sorry but I'm not going to adjust all those options every time the channel changes.2. No sleep timer??? Whoever decided to omit this very basic feature was definitely asleep at the drawing board. I've got $50 TV's that have a sleep time on it.3. Sound was pretty weak on it too but the least of my problems.I cannot believe that people are raving about this TV. I understand the 27" and 30" are better than the cost-saving measures they applied to the 20".Even though it was a cheap TV (almost disposable at that price). I decided to box it back up and pay a couple hundred bucks more for quality. Buyer beware.
If you have the GPS-500 and a bluetooth PDA or using Microsoft Streets and Trips on your laptop, the Pharos Bluetooth Dock is a must have produce. No more wires, easy to set up and use. I've used it in the car, on a boat, out on hikes. I do geocaching with it. it is a great product!
This thing works great: the channels in the top help with airflow, little rubber feet on the top lift the laptop above the surface, and the fans are extremely quiet. The USB hub works just fine and the unit can be powered by its own AC adapter, but I typically just let the USB cable power it. Because it's a bit smaller than my Dell Inspiron 8200 (15.4" screen), it packs neatly into my laptop backpack. The cable is short, easy to stow, and easy to connect/disconnect. Last, I've had it for a year now, and although it gets crushed every time I pack it away, it hasn't had any problems continuing to run. Highly recommended for anyone with a laptop that has a 15" screen (anything bigger and you might want a larger size cooler)
I've used many of the wifi detectors and found most of them useless. The Canary is the only one that tells you the name and the signal strength of the wifi modem. It also tells you if it's open or secure. The detector is a little big for some, but I like it's size. It's the only one I use. We've took a trip with out RV around the USA and used it everywhere hunting for a hotspot.
From Apple Tech Specs:"17-inch (diagonal) TFT display, support for millions of colors; optional glossy widescreen display"Translation:Supplied LCD cannot display the "supported" millions of colors.The screen has 1,764,000 pixels. But can only display 262,144 different colors!8 bit (16,777,216 colors) display technology has been the standard for over a decade. This product is not acceptable for use by photographers or graphics professionals.Another dirty secret is that Apple's Boot Camp beta expires and you'll have to purchase a new OS from Apple to get your boot camp back. With Apple's track record they'll probably blame it on an accounting standard...
The product does great printing. The only complaint is that I never get as many prints from the ink cartridge as I should. I always have lots of paper left, when it's time to get more ink.
This little stand is awesome. I am sad I did not buy it sooner! It makes reading manuals and books on my TF700 so much easier. You can multitask much easier!
This product caused my Sony MEX-BT5000 CD receiver with Bluetooth to continuously reboot. Not worth it! If I could pick 0 stars I would!
did just what i needed it to do: transfer hi8 to miniDV (then with different cable transferred to my computer).
It's so practical. However, it's shape is quite fat. I can't put another card into another usb port beside it.
My hands and shoulders ache from being contorted using a notebook pointing stick (I hate touchpads :). I decided a small mouse was the solution. I looked at two choices: this one, and one from IBM. I chose this one because it just felt better.After using it I offer the following observations and thoughts:1) Highly Recommended!!!2) Optical is the only way to go.3) Feels like the usual good Microsoft mouse quality4) Easy to use5) Yes it is smaller than a full-sized mouse -- approximately 2/3 as large -- than my full-sized mouse. Yes it takes a slight adjustment when using. I have to adjust between my mouse at home and the one at work, too. Life is full of adjustments. Thank God! Actually it probably does your hands good to be in a different position than usual. I'm a decent sized guy (6'0") and have good sized hands. I find this mouse comfortable enough and easy to use. MUCH better than using the mouse pad on my laptop.6) Ergonomics are good and are MUCH better than most mice of this size.7) I do miss the ability to program the center button click to be Maximize like I usually do. The sacrifices we make :)8) It is light. Would easily fit into a pocket in your slacks, jacket, or skirt.9) It is tough. It travels in my bag of wires and power supplies.Bottom line: Buy without reservation...==================================Update from 8/5/2006 - Still working great!
I was determined to get an MP3 player that would let me give my money to someone other than Apple. I did a lot of research and this little MP3 kept coming up as affordable, realible and easy to use. I'm happy to report that all of those are true! It's lightweight and the little clip makes it a piece of cake to use while running. It connects via USB without any additional wires or special docking stations. Plug, load, go! Don't be a lemming...resist the Apple domination...the Starbucks of the tech world!
my sister had been using itrip, while that worked, it was very static-y and sounded very much like you were listening to a record (album).the kensington transmitter sounded clear and it was easy to set 3 stations so that if while you were driving, you encountered static, you can just change it!my sister liked it so much, she replaced her itrip with this one. not only was this one clearer, it also charges. i'll have to buy 2 more, one for me and one for my bf.
Plugged it into an iMac and everything works seamlessly. Have not had any problems so far.
Great turntable and great sound. Vinyl still rules.The only issues I have with this unit is 1. There is an oh so slight hum so if you have a real quiet song you will hear it. AND 2. ...um...well no I guess there was only one. Anyway, if you want to reproduce your vinyl to CD then don't waste your time with those cheap USB turntables.I have owned it for 2 weeks now and enjoy my vinyl again. There are better turntables out there of course, but for the money I think this baby is the best buy.
These are great sounding earbuds. The bass is somewhat better than the Apple ones that came with my iphone, but the clarity on the midrange and treble are the most startling differences. The bass is probably as good as you can get with earbuds. I think the rare earth magnets in them help. Detail, clarity and overall sound quality are greatly improved over the standard earbuds.
Bought from ClearAV. These cables charge my 30gb Vision-M like they should, fast. The fit and finish is as good as you can get for the money. Definitely get the AV cable too if you can get it in one package. With this package you'll have everything you need without using that creative doggle. I highly recommend these for their value.
These speakers were the perfect size for installation behind a flat screen TV when I changed the front TV in my motoerhome fromn an old analog model. Great sound and perfect size.
this product claims it carries the models listed, but in fact, it is much too small for the cannon model - S5 IS - that i bought from amazon. it was a gift for someone so very disappointed in the fact that amazon emailed me and suggested it.
I purchased this unit in December, I have a direct TV hd-dvr receiver, a high end late model Yamaha receiver (rx-v765 7.2), Panasonic plasma monitor, Panasonic dvd system, and a logitec harmony universal remote. I almost never write reviews unless something is so poorly designed/manufactured that I feel I should let people know about it, or it is of such high quality that I feel it should be endorsed. My TV is on the wall, I have all of the other components behind the doors of a solid wood cabinet and I needed a solution to control them all without direct line of site. This product was installed in less then 2 minutes once the batteries were charged, and has worked great ever since. I did not need to change any of the out-of-the-box settings, and it controls all of my devices. I did have to purchase the RF eye extenders, and I taped the eyes to the sensor on each of the devices in the cabinet. The batteries seem to last for at least a month per charge, and having the second battery ready to go in the unit is very convenient. The one thing I did find useful, (and it is probably due to either the shape of my cabinet or the type of paint), was turning the base UFI station transmitter eye away from any devices and point it directly into a side wall. For some reason, commands seemed to have issues and delays when the base station eye was near the components eyes. The extenders work great. When you consider the price of this device, and the ease of use, it is unbeatable.
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.The 128MB DATAFLASH ATA CARD, like most 128MB cards, will store on average 142 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 106 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 64 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 51 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 40 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
The sound is decent enough for this range of earphones and they do a good job of noise isolation; however, they have their share of issues too. In order to get the proper sound and isolation, you need to put them all the way into your ear. Unfortunately, this causes every movement of the cord to carry into your ears as well. While I understand the asymmetrical or L-shaped cord is meant to have its advantages, I guess I'm a creature of habit and still can't get used to it. At first I even thought it was a manufacturing defect, until I read about it online. I've had these for several months and I'm still more comfortable with the cords leading to the ears being the same length. In the end, the sound is better than the standard iPod earphones and the noise isolation is nice, but the cord noise and asymmetrical design is just too bothersome for me.
Cannot compare with 1st generation as this is my first nano, but very easy to use and for 8gb good value for money. I have an old (bought last year!)60gb photo, and happily use it for storing my photos during my diving trips, and this nano is great when riding my bike.
This Sangean radio is just what I wanted for the bathroom. Takes up very little room and all the buttons are flat which makes wiping it off very smooth and easy. The sound is fine. I highly recommend it.
I bought this for my husband as an anniversary gift and they worked wonderfully. No static, just clear sound like you were just looking at the TV without headphones. I would absolutely buy these again and even recommend them to others. My husband also loves them since he can watch TV without interrupting my and the baby's sleep late at night.
No surprises. Got exactly what I was looking for, only much less expensive than what I would have paid at a retail store.
Using this device as an access point only. Connected to a D-Link DGL4100 Gaming Router. Network of 3 PCs is wired with 1 laptop, also wired. Before setup, I read about security, WEP v. WPA/WPA2-Personal and MAC address filtering. Security concerns were the reason for the wired network. I used the CD to auto setup, and then manually configured after logging into the address my router assigned to the Access Point via DHCP (your router will change the default ip if you have it set to do so. It's status page should tell you the new ip).At first, I used simple WEP encryption. Connection was quick. Then I played with the WPA encryption. Had problems connecting and stuck with WEP. I then disabled SSID broadcasting. Tried again next day and realized after making changes to the AP's login page, and saving, you must EXIT the page before you can make a successful connection. Once I figured that out, I went right to WPA2-Personal encryption (the highest level for me), and filtered by MAC address. No problems. Connects my Dell Latitude immediately and excellent range on the second floor as well (AP is on first floor).Very satisfied. Only complaint is the bright blue..wish it was all black to blend in more. I plan on mounting it high on a wall in my basement stairwell, which will be a pretty central location in my house and will keep it out of sight.
This player has become a more used gadget in my closet of gadgets. I own an ipod and this bad boy.. So why is this Archos not a 5 star simple because the company has figured out how to make a little extra cash off the essentials. You'll end up dishing out an additional 29.95 for Internet access. Maybe 10.00 for Radio and Tv.. and an extra hundred for the DVR Station.. Seems like a lot of money right?? Well that's because like the Wii it will have you spending money on what you feel you just have to have in order to have more fun with this one.THE GOOD: Great screen. The video watching is made easy and it has plenty of adjustments for different lighting conditions..The internet is fast through the wifi and is easy to setup. The opera browser delivers a great surfing experience plus working together with flash you will have no problem going to most sites. A problem i get with my phone.The amount of music you can put on this device is just plain unlimited.. I have plenty of podcast and countless amounts of songs.. Without Drm you just use it like a computer and really does not limit you with what you can do with it once it's in there. Using amazon to get music makes this simple.The pictures are easy to maintain just by syncing with your computer.. I have every picture in this device and still have 90 gigs available.. The sheer size of 150 gb does not hit until you start putting in a bunch of things and realize you have only used up 10% or in my case 35% after more then a year with this gadget.The Dvr station is an easy way to just set it up to watch movies. Plus using the wireless connection delivers you a direct link to all your movies on your computer via the media extender feature.. One of the coolest features on my xbox until they decided to bring in netflix.Flash Games.. are easy to find yet i don't really use it for games.. I would suggest an ipod if games are important. The Ipod has more and are easier to find but playing flash games is available on this device and is a good thing but to me not a neccessity.Pdf books. This has a pdf reader and you can use it to read ebooks. This is the newest thing i have discovered and trully enjoy.. It has plenty of settings so you can adjust the brighness and the zoom of the ebook pleasing the fanatic reader like myself.This is not all the good but what i find the most important goods this device has. This is a device you can read on, watch videos, listen to music, extend your media, look at pictures, surf the net, watch your tv recording, use for navigation, listen to internet radio, use gadgets, play games, and I'm out of breath here.. As you can see it can do a lot of things and it does them well.THE BAD: The bad really comes to mind when i think of archos the company not the device.. nothing is free and everything is at a cost once you have the player... some of these items are essential to using the archos and should simply be standard not a purchase. This i feel is something the company has done to provide more income in.It doesn't come with a charger only a usb port connection which is fine with me considering i have a usb port in my car, my printer, my dvr, and my xbox. plenty of places to easily charge this bad boy. but still some people might find this unacceptable.It crashes everyone once in a while.. Which I think should be expected considering everything it has to do well in such a small package.Creating playlist should be easier.. Drag and drop should be implemented in this device instead of opening tabs and adding and subtracting things.It looks old for what it can do. What I mean by this is the device looks like a brick.. I think it could be made to look cooler.. Even making this device in different colors would add a little flare to a much needed appearance.THE UGLY: It's on the heavy side. I carry it in my backback but putting it in your pocket will make your pants lean in that direction. Ugly because again the company brags about how you can put it in your pocket. When really no you can't.The support.. It's ugly.. Just used boards instead.The limited partners.. and again the lies about in few years you should expect hundred of partners.. Well I still only have six.Conclusion.. This device could easily be a five without the quirks and the nickel and diming. Archos as a player is great and I use it more now then when i first got it. Trust me I was first in line and waited this long to write a review. This is a great device and worth every penny just expect to spend more to make it perfect.
After needing a turntable for some time and agonizing over what details I needed and what price I could afford, I chose this item. Not only did it arrive the next day, which floored me, it was also in grand condition and easy to set up and...Works like a charm!I now am listening to my old vinyl every day and soon will be copying them onto CD's to extend my listening pleasure....This is a grand item and with good service to back it up.
This model had good sound and was comfortable all the way until they fell apart. I bought a pair of these for $70 late last year. I rarely used them and was always gentle. Still even though caution was taken these Philips headphones actually and literally fall apart in my hands!!! Looking closer at how these headphones were put together I realize that the main problem is the small weak semi-circle brace that holds the earcup assembly to the over-the-head framework. I would have been more satisfied if Philips had made the construction re'clip'able.
I live in Sacramento,CA and the icar play works perfect for me, aside from a little static. But it is a FM transmitter.
There's a handful of product out there that advertise themselves in various ways. Most, however, fall short on their claims. These earphones are the exception.The Bass Freqs live up to their name. The bass on these is insane (I mean insane in a good way). Bass lovers will fall in love with these earphones at the moment they put these on.Now, sound quality is pretty impressive. Obviously, the bass frequencies are increased, but the bass doesn't undermine the mids and highs. The strong bass and the crisp mids and highs allow for a better listening experience. I listen to pretty heavy Rock, and, personally, the Bass Freqs deliver potent sound that rival the sound other expensive headphones offer. The downside of the heavy bass is that if you're not a bass addict, you will most likely not like these. These earphones are for the people who enjoy deep bass. If you're a person that likes earphones that have balanced low, mid, and high frequencies, you will possibly not enjoy the quality of these.Seeing as the audio quality is superb, the most important decision to make before buying these is choosing the color. V-Moda offers a pretty modest array of colors to choose from (enough to match your music player). The style of these earphones is pretty slick, and it will match with your music player quite nicely. However, I was surprised at the small size of the earphones. For me, the size of the earphones displayed in the Amazon page is deceiving. Nevertheless, the small size makes these earphones extra portable.Finally, the Sound Isolation. I own some Noise Canceling Headphones which basically produce white noise in order to drown out external noise. With that technology, battery power is necessary. However, these earphones do not require batteries to turn down external noise. The earpieces go deep inside your ear so perfectly that the tight seal drowns out the noise around you. Compared to my Noise Canceling Headphones, the Bass Freqs make an excellent job in blocking out noise, allowing you, the listener, to enjoy the powerful bass. I would recommend trying out all the ear pieces (which are included) in order to determine which ear pieces give you the best sound isolation and ultimately the best sound quality.I am not disappointed so far by these. They're an extremely great product.[edit] These don't last long. The cables are thin and since the phones use a straight plug, damage to the phones takes place to a higher degree. I've had more luck with the V-Moda Vibes, which are nearing a year of use (albeit, after extensive use of tape, crazy glue, and heat-shrink tubing to keep the phones from falling apart). If you want to make the phones last longer, avoid wrapping the phones around your mp3 player as that pretty much creates tension (tension that later translates to broken cans). A use of a pouch is recommended.
KABOOM is a great sound system. It has its flaws which include the total lack of a graphic equalizer. This is a heavy monster with all its batteries loaded. The KaBOOM carrying strap is more joke than anything even remotely useful. The speakers rock. The base is awesome. The presets are nice but I would really think customers would like the option to customize their sounds. Most folk like to mix sounds to suit their unique individual tastes and listening spaces.Most of all I brought this particular version of Kaboom without its tape mongering cheap cassette recorder. Why should any customer spend good money for a woefully cheap badly designed cassette tape shreading beast like those I have seen in the Kaboom series.Granted some of the higher priced models have other options some will find useful and by all means buy those units for the other bells and whistles you might want. I am just saying if all you want is a good portatble system that reliably plays CD's, MP3's, Radio's and does other basic things this is all the Kaboom you should ever need. I strongly suggest you avoid the Kaboom series of systems if you are big into listening to cassette tapes because, I have lost too many of my awesome tapes using Kaboom's to mention. I love the Kaboom sound but, I was thrilled to see Amazon.com selling a Kaboom System that let me avoid their worthless cassette recorder I jumped at it.I took a star off my rating because, the Kaboom system forces you to lose all your pre-sets when you remove the power cord. I think Kaboom systems should employ a small cheap to buy 9 V back up or other battery to hold customer settings like computers use. I do not forgive bad engineering and creating a system designed so it does not hold user settings when power is interrupted is unforgivable. Kaboom is a good sound and a solid system in general but the JVC engineers need to read and listen to what its customers have said here so they can improve on what is a good thing in their Kaboom Series of Boom Boxes.You can read here that obviously Kaboom has a great and loyal following of customers of all ages. Kaboom earned its kudos but should not just sit on its success. Companies that fail to constantly improve by listening to its loyal customer base soon parrish are you listening JVC, if so you know what your engineers have to do to better the Kaboom ownership experience.
It was easier to work with and connect the cat5 to this connector that if the connector was built into the wall plate (which would have made it bulkier). The connector snapped right into the wall plate after connecting. If I can do it, believe me, anyone can do it.
Photography is a relativly new hobby for me and I've gone through several cameras over the last couple years. After talking to a friend of mine, a professional photographer, I settled on getting the Canon Rebel SLR. I couldn't be happier with the camera. It's high end enough to do everything I could ever want and still not overly complicated. With a new baby on the way you can be assured that this camera will get a great deal of use.
Canon PG40 Black Twin Pack Printer ink.Good price.The product is performing as expected.I regrad this as a depndable source for a future supply
The item was delivered early and as described. I used it in a 1999 nissan maxima and it performed as expected. the wiring was really easy as the color coded wires worked well with the aftermarket receiver's colored wires.
The CD product we received was very poor quality and had very sloppy editing; it appeared no one checked the final product. Many sections were eliminated that we wanted. But the worst part, is that the original tape no longer plays. This was the only copy of our wedding we had. I would recommend NOT using this service.
I have been nothing but 100% satisified with the Clie 760. To be honest, I was leaning heavily toward the Palm m505 until I decided to learn more about the Clie 760. The Clie 760 is quire simply the m505 with a better screen and an mp3 player. When the prices of the 760 became very close to the m505, my decision was made! Now I will be able to get all of the benefits of a great PDA, but will also have a walkman to travel with as well! The bundled software is excellent, the Clie 760 has Palm OS 4.1, and the color screen is second to none. I especially like the bundled feature that allows your Clie's memory stick to be shown as a removable drive in Windows Explorer. This makes transferring apps or mp3s to the sticks very easy. With the cheaper memory sticks available from companies like Lexar, there are no drawbacks. If I have to throw in one complaint, I would have liked to see more business-related bundled software. Getting Documents to Go (like the m505 bundles) would have been nice, but I am nothing but glad I took the time to check out and purchase the Clie 760!
This television wall mount works well as described and was relatively easy to install with two people. I would definitely purchase this item again.
This product doesn't work and it costs more to send it back than the amount of the actual refund. Don't order this. You've been warned!
Recently, I purchased the 3200 Photo. Initial setup was fairly painless, but after the first attempted scan, there were some obvious issues. The first scan had white "flecks"(dust, when scanned at 600dpi or larger looks like flecks) that covered the scan. Despite the scanner being new, and some moderate cleaning by myself trying to remove the dust particles, alas, it was not to be. The dust was inside the scanner itself, not on its scanning surface. Despite the quality scans the unit appears capable of grabbing (the images scanned, excluding the dust flecks, were top notch. They were rich in color, the adjustments by the included software enhanced the already good scan to a superb level), the dust renders this unit non-viable. I am currently working with Amazon to get a replacement, as I still desire a unit with the capabilities of this scanner, but it must go back till I get one without the internal dust.You must also be aware that SilverFast, one of the included software packages, while providing a very user friendly scanning interface, has some rather bad issues with not finding Adobe's "plugin.dll" file. After trying some things that Epson stated would fix the problem, launching the program crashed the system and forced a reboot. Uninstalling and reinstalling it several time (3+) finally got it to quit crashing the system, but the program itself still can not find plugin.dll, no matter how many times I point it to it or copy the file itself into the directory structure of the program.Overall, the scanner appears to have a vast untapped potential, and if you can get one without dust, and one with a copy of SilverFast that works, you will be very pleased with this scanner. I have yet to try the film scan, but if its retains the quality of the general art book scans I have performed, it will provide you with an exquisite copy of your favorite pictures.
Whoever manufactured this product hit the nail right on the head! I have never seen a kid's TV that looks cooler than this one. Not only does the unit look incredible, but the remote control in the shape and style of the "baterang" takes the cake. This is a product my child loves and after his friends saw it, they too wanted one. This product is a no-brainer and I feel that once people become aware of it, it will be flying off the shelf like hotcakes.
I struggled with this router for about 2 weeks. I never did try the wireless features. I had problems with it dropping packets and dropping TCP connections. I also use a VPN connection and the VPN connection went down frequently with the router. I had no trouble before installing the router, and after I removed it the problems went away.Netgear's tech support took a few shots at solving the problem but didn't have anything that helped, and in the end they stopped replying to my emails. I finally returned the router.I gave this 3 stars instead of 0 because I think this router would probably work for the average user. I'm running 6 systems behind the router. One of these is a server, so I'm doing port forwarding of several ports. I use a VPN to connect to work. I also typically open half a dozen telnet windows at a time and leave them idle for long periods. All of these are things that _should_ work with a router, but they're not things most people do. If you're surfing the web this router might work just find for you. But I couldn't get it to do what I wanted, and I didn't get timely responses from Netgear's customer service.As a followup, I got the following reply from NetGear tech support:It seems that this router, with a small percentage of ISP and/or network configurations has trouble with TCP disconnects.The problem has been isolated and our engineers are working on it.A new firmware fixing this problem should be available soon. Unfortunately, I have no exact date as to its release.
this thing works great and does the job for my iphone 4, no sense in paying the $$ for the apple one.
If you are like me and need to travel with lots of image and design files - you will love thisportable hard drive. I'm able to tote not only sixteen artist portfolios and 4,000 museum imagesbut their backup high res - and marketing materials with me - just in case that unexepectedclient request comes in while on the road. So small & light you'll worry you forgot to pack it andthere it is in the bottom of your computer bag.
Stick is fast, easy to use, does what is should without complaint. Good buy.
I bought this tripod for my small digital camera. The tripod head, when set to level or 0 degrees, is actually about -10 degrees. So, it is useless for taking pictures unless you hold the tripod level in your hands. If it hadn't been so cheap I would have returned it, but the return postage would have left me with nothing. I will never buy another Sunpak product.
I work most of the day so it recordes while im asleep and has made myy life so much better
I should have learned the first time. So my Girlfriend ordered this product about 6 months ago and right out of the box it was defective, so we exchanged it for another one. (same model) well that one also came defective but she called and trouble shooted with Creative zens tech support and got it working. And I have to admit it has been working well. So I figured I'd give them a try myself and guess what. RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX IT IS DOA. (dead on arrival) So I think I'll be buying the IPOD for the extra $40
I own this product and I love it!! It is so fun. It works well and it is a great conversation piece whenever my friends are out on the water with me. I paid a little more than you can find on here sorry to say, but it was still well worth it! 5 Stars all around!!!
The cord was great and I am very happy WithU guys u are great keep up with great service
I ordered the charger on the April 12th, and was suppose to receive by the 19th. Today is the 23rd and I still don't have it!! When I checked the status it has JUST been shipped today from the company. This to me is ridiculous.
Sharp image, great price, better than other more expensive binocs I own. Handy size. Would get 5 stars but no provision for a neck strap.
Got it fast from Amazon thanks to the Prime 2-day shipping. Hooked it up to my HDTV immediately to test it with my laptop. Was able to watch a UFC event and search the web at 1080P resolution(very nice, lol). Will link it to my desktop computer when I get the chance. My laptop runs Windows XP still and looked very sharp, so I can imagine how the screen looks runnin Windows 7 thru it. The cable does what it's built for.
This was a gift for my daughter in law. She loved it. Great size and value for the money. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
I don't normally write reviews, however I am a big fan of simple, well-designed products that work well. I was having some connection problems with my speakers, so I decided it was time for a better connection than the bare-wire, screw-down method. These banana plugs fit the bill perfectly. Simple and quick to install. Solid connection: the barrel has two set screws that hold the speaker wire very securely (using 14 gauge speaker wire, I doubled the stripped length and bent it midway to double the amount of wire in the barrel). The plastic covers screw down over the barrel providing insulation to prevent shorting. The banana plug terminals have a solid feel and provide a very snug, secure connection into the back of the speakers and the receiver. For the price, these are very hard to beat.
We bought this as a gift for a child who didn't have Christmas presents, and she actually asked for something much higher end, so we gave it to my 3-year old so she could take her own pictures and leave our camera alone.The picture quality is about as bad as you would expect. You would be much better off getting a 35mm with film than using this. Every time the batteries come out, whether they run out which happens quickly or fall out which happens easily, you lose all the memory.The inclusion of software was nice, but cheap and not as good an much of the freeware out there. I would suggest downloading Google's Picasa if you would like a good free picture filing and editing program.All in all, I didn't want to waste the money to ship this back, but I should have.
Please include an option for having the delivery service leave it!I work most days, when deliveries occur (not unique), so I can't be home when they try to deliver. So for 3 days (working!, not including weekends) my package was in this loop. After which I had 5 days to drive 20 miles to the hub to pick it up, that's about $8 in gas! more than the price of the purchase, I said then I will never buy from Amazon again. Then I figured out what the problem was, it was not Amazon, but UPS, they could have left it, but chose not to, even though I requested it!!! and signed the sticky note to have them just leave it, So........ Please put an option to the purchaser to have the item left if the purchaser chooses and accepts responsibly. Until then I will not buy anything from Amazon because it cost so much more in time and effort than buying it at the most expensive brick and mortar. UPS is KILLING your Business model!PS the product was fine
I bought a used copy of the 3251 on eBay for $150. When it arrived, one of the legs did not function. Fortunately, I was able to dismantle it and free up the part that had jammed. A little lubricant and it was working again as good as new. I like this tripod for taking indoor studio portraits and outdoor shots of the moon with a 1000mm equivalent lens that has to be rock steady for clear photos yet tall and maneuverable enough to follow the moon trajectory between shots. As the other posts here suggest, this is a heavy beast that you can't really take into the field unless you can drive in. In short this is the best large tripod I will ever have.
SPORTSTER 4 (SP4TK1) VS. SPORTSTER REPLAY (SPTK2)The main difference between the Sportster 4 (sp4tk1) and the Sportster Replay (sptk2) is the sp4tk1 is slimmer and sleeker and the vehicle dock/cradle has an auxiliary input for an MP3 player or other device to transmit over the FM transmitter to your car radio. A major change is the sp4tk1 is now FCC compliant and will not emit FM transmissions as powerfully as the sptk2. While you will no longer broadcast to nearby drivers tuned to the same FM frequency as you, you are almost guaranteed to have major interference on your radio. Thus, it is critical that you install an FM modulator relay switch with the sp4tk1, unless your radio has an auxiliary input and you do not plan on listening to AM or FM radio. The sp4tk1 car dock now wires directly to its back. Thus, it will not lay flat against a surface without some modification to your dashboard for a clean look. The sp4tk1 now operates on 5 volts versus 12 V for the sptk2. Thus, it does not heat up like older Sirius receivers have been notorious for. The sp4tk1 is not compatible with the old sptk2 cradles or boom box. The sp4tk1 has fewer buttons also. There are no loss of functions as some buttons are now dual use or multifunctional. This is my first experience with satellite radio so I cannot be certain about my comparisons between receivers. Apparently, the old Starmates (st2) could only tune their FM transmitters to about 30 FM frequencies. The sptk2 could broadcast to 100 frequencies. I believe the sp4tk1 is the same as the sptk2 in this respect. It has been claimed the new sp4tk1 cannot tune below 88.1 FM but I believe 87.9 and 87.7 are the only stations available below 88.1. Also, the sp4tk1 can save up to 30 song titles, artist names, or sports teams. This memory is saved even after powering off the units. I'm not sure if this is an upgrade over the sptk2. I believe it is the same as the sptk2 in this regard.FACT OR FICTION?It has been rumored that all the new Sportsters, Streamers, and Starmates (st2) will be compatible and interchangeable with each other's vehicle and home docks. Some web sites are claiming the Sportster 4 (sp4tk1) has a built in FM modulator relay switch. This is not true. There are also rumors that there will be a Sportster 3 that will not have the replay function. Thus, it will be cheaper than the sp4tk1, which does have the replay option. The sp4tk1 stays true to the old replay receivers by deleting the 44 minutes of stored audio when you change the channel, turn it off, or turn off your car. There may also be a Sportster 2 which will have an amber display screen which will also be less expensive but this is doubtful. The sp4tk1 is only available in the blue black display screen. It is also suspected that the sp4tk1 has some new unique interior software that enables some new function or compatibility with some as yet unknown device or technology. This would persuade long time Sirius subscribers to purchase new receivers or perhaps for those of us with the sp4tk1 to buy some new secondary device with our hard earned cash. Perhaps as Sirius releases sp4tk1 accessories and other new receivers this will become apparent. Some people say the new "chip set" may allow the new receivers to pick up more stations like some new Canadian stations currently. This may be due to differences in broadband bandwidth signals or bit rates. Another possible software update may be the designation of Howard 100 and 101 in their own category. As of this posting, the sp4tk1 is only in limited release with no accessories available. Sirius has not begun an aggressive ad campaign touting the sp4tk1's bells and whistles.WISHFUL THINKINGThe Sportster 4 (sp4tk1) is still a true plug and play (PNP) device versus the old starmates (st2) which were not true PNP because they wired to the docks. However, the receiver remains a tight fit to the dock. It would be wonderful if it docked and undocked as smoothly as an anti-theft car stereo detachable face plate. The geniuses that designed this unit couldn't have made it anymore awkward if they had tried. It is a tight fit to the dock and there is no place to grip the receiver to easily undock it. It requires two hands. One to grip the receiver and the other to grip the dock. The home dock (suph1) is currently unreleased as of this posting. The old st2 home dock had a line out for direct connection to your home stereo or PC to avoid having to use the FM transmitter mode, which is susceptible to interference by local FM radio stations. The sptk2 home dock only allowed FM transmission. It is hoped the suph1 will have the line out option. The sp4tk1 uses the dot ultra low profile antennae which is notorious for weather corrosion, or just defective units, after 5 months with the Sportster Replay (sptk2). It is hoped Sirius has corrected this problem but it seems unlikely as they probably have tons of these things in inventory. All of Sirius' old receivers are notorious for push button burn outs and just plain defective radios. If this is attributed to the high operating temperature of the old units, perhaps the lower 5 V vs. 12 V operating voltage will reduce these problems. The sp4tk1 should come with a hard case for transport to protect its liquid crystal display (LCD). Ever pressed too hard on your watch or calculator's screen? A PNP device should be expected to be carried in backpacks and purses between cars and houses and it is almost an "absolute metaphysical certitude" that it will be dropped, crushed, or cracked.THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOWSirius is notorious for poor customer service. Sirius subscribers should be aware of the tinny sound of talk radio due to signal wavelength compression broadcast by the orbiting satellites and received and converted to FM by your receiver. If it is digital "CD quality" sound, it is digital "CD quality" sound of people with really tinny voices. Sirius does cut out under bridges, tunnels, and the rare tree when you are out of the line of sight of the satellites in outer space. If you are near a ground based repeater signal relay/amplifier station, you may have slightly better luck, but this is rare. Your receiver is activated when you subscribe by phone or go online and provide your receiver's unique serial identification (SID) number. Sirius then briefly emits a signal for about an hour over it's satellites that will "unlock" your specific receiver. You must pay an "activation fee" to accomplish this. Sirius will continue to charge your credit card even after your subscription ends along with "subscription fees," unless you specifically "unsubscribe." If your receiver is stolen and you notify Sirius, they will de-activate your receiver for two months. After 2 months, the thief can subscribe using your receiver and unique SID. Thus, Sirius condones a black market of stolen receivers due to their policies of corporate greed and unethical business practices. If you end your subscription or stop paying, it is highly speculative how Sirius deactivates your receiver. It is thought that they broadcast a continuous deactivation signal that is specific to your receiver's SID for 2 months, probably the same if your unit is stolen. It is also speculated that every month a continuous universal signal is broadcast that upgrades the encryption codes (or signal converter code or signal decryption key) to all receivers everywhere. If you miss two upgrades in a row over two months, your receiver is no longer able to convert the signal. If you were simply out of town, when you call Sirius to complain they will check your account status and confirm your payment history is current and briefly broadcast a new activation code specific to your receivers SID for one hour. If you are a thief, they will ask you to subscribe. Thus, if you are a thief or are late with a payment, they will broadcast a specific deactivation code to your receiver's SID for two months. If you try to tune in illegally inside these two months your receiver will be deactivated. If you avoid this deactivation signal for two months, you have missed the last two universal signal conversion updates and your receiver can no longer decode the signal. This is all highly speculative. It is thought that Sirius keeps this aspect secret to avoid individuals from tuning in illegally with pirate receivers much like is done in the cable television industry. It is only a matter of time before industrial Americans with the right know how begin producing pirate units, if they haven't already. Another word of advice concerns the "lifetime" subscription. It is only valid for 4 progressive receivers. The first at purchase price plus a $15 activation fee, the next 3 at purchase price plus $75 "subscription transfer" fees. If you are lucky enough to get four defective receivers in a row, your "lifetime" subscription is terminated. You may upgrade from your original receiver three times, but for the fifth receiver you would have to begin a "new" subscription plan. It would also be wise to purchase an extended warranty plan beyond Sirius' 1 year warranty which does not cover the antennae.MY INSTALLATIONI own a '91 Chevy S10 pickup with no moon roof or rear window cargo access. I used a professional installation service for $80. The magnetic antennae is very susceptible to vandalism. My antennae is centered on the roof of my truck's cab next to the windshield. The adhesive wire cover included with the receiver was unusable as it is straight and my truck cab slopes down to the windshield. Even the magnetic antennae does not sit flush on this curve. The rubber molding around my windshield is rock hard from 15 years of sun rot and it was a risky venture getting the antennae wire inside it. There is a Sirius mounting bracket available from Pro Fit International made for the '87 to '93 S10. However, I had some blanks in my dash above the lighting controls and had my sp4tk1 mounted there. Of course, I also purchased the FM modulator relay switch. Also, the sp4tk1 docks in a straight down motion and undocks straight up. Thus, you need a half inch clearance directly above the dock. There is also a lock/unlock sliding knob and notch behind the right side of the dock that locks the sp4tk1 in the cradle. Thus, you need a space for your finger behind the dock and to the right for your finger if you desire to use this feature. I also had it hard wired to my truck to avoid using the cigarette lighter power adaptor.CONCLUSIONThe Sportster 4 (sp4tk1) is a slight improvement over the Sportster Replay (sptk2). The sp4tk1 is slimmer, sleeker, operates at a lower temperature, and has an auxiliary input in the dock. However, it's FM broadcaster is much weaker than the old receivers. It is practically a necessity to buy and install an FM modulator relay switch and Sirius really should include one in the vehicle installation kit, but they don't. I have been on the fence about Sirius for 7 months. I have been without Howard Stern and Ba ba booey from Jan '06 to July '06. With the resolution of the CBS lawsuit and Howard now being in possession of his past 20 years of shows, interviews, and sound clips now unedited I have finally been convinced to jump in the satellite game despite all it's shortcomings. If that doesn't validate the "Stern Effect," I don't know what does. Sportster 4?...nah. How 'bout the Sternster 4? But, he would never sell out like that. After 7 months without Stern, it was good to hear their voices again. FIRE!
OK, people...this docking station is less than $40 and for the price, it is a fantastic item. The sound quality is excellent. No you won't be able to listen to it at super volume to host a party, but that's not what it was meant for. We use this daily to put on music for our baby during nap time. Because she's so accustomed to music during her nap times, we can't travel without this system. We've taken several trips and this solidly built item has lasted through international baggage handling as well as road trips where we throw our bags around. It's a very simple system, great sound quality, and solidly made. Can't go wrong with this item and the price is just awesome.
Love the concept, the product is great looking and very functional and shipped fast from the company, and worked for awhile, until the ink went dry; unfortunately most of the replacement cartrides went dry in a matter of days, very hard to find good replacements and they were very expensive also, sorry.
I've bought this projector with a free screen at Costco for only (...)and received a (...). The setup was a piece of cake. The projectors noise is very low, the picture quality is outstanding. The projector is hooked up to our Xbox and a stereo system. Watching movies on the Xbox works fantastic, so does playing games. No need to go to the movie theaters anymore. Playing games on the big screen makes you feel as if you are in the middle of the action. Especially recommended - Splinter Cell Chaos Theory!!!
The listed screen size, when applied to the actual screen leaves a thin glowing area around the film. This makes the screen annoying to read. The product is applied by little stickies that let you slide the film over the screen. I purchased the exact screen size film and there is an annoying gap. Otherwise the product works very well for what it does. If someone is sitting at the same table as you they won't be able to see anything unless you face the screen at them.
Great multifunction watch. Have it since 2003.You can change the battery yourself!Upload to PC works fine, but companion software does not allow for some analyses which I would like to do, such as integrate number of heart beats over the work out.Also, a bit ckunky for everyday use.Today would go for the T6
I could not find this product locally - it was easy and fast to find it on Amazon. Once again, thanks! Amazon!
This product fits into a drive slot beautifully and gives that important little extra air cooling. In my case, I use it to add extra cooling to my BD/DVD drive. I've found that if allowed to get too hot, the drive will give errors when burning a disk. This eliminates that problem, nicely.
I've had my Presto popper for about 2 years now. I make a lot of popcorn with this popper. I fully admit that I am lazy. I love the fact that the bowl and cover are dishwasher safe. And you don't need that concentrator cup if your microwave is decently powered (yes, you'll end up with a few more unpopped kernels, but you won't have to wipe off the paper insert). Also, I love adding extra thin pats of butter during the last 30 seconds to get super-tasty buttered popcorn without dirtying another dish. (Again, the lazy factor.)My roommate's microwave is not powerful enough for this popper, but that microwave has issues with frozen meals and always requires additional time on things like that. But if your microwave is not a wimp you'll love this popper!
I have this keyboard, and I really like it. All the buttons on the top will save you time having to point and click. There are instant open buttons for internet, email, favorites, and forward/backward for web pages.The play circle on the top left is for your media player, and works well.I haven't used the copy/paste on the left, but I have no doubt it works as well. The calculator button kicks it open instantly, no waiting for it to load. Sleep function works too.The fact it has Microban adds to the attraction, and will keep you from having to sanitize it every week.
These Maxel sleeves are a good value and do what they are supposed to do: protect CDs and DVDs from dust and scratches. I only have a need to buy a few boxes a year, but these Maxel sleeves hold up well and do the job: they are the product I buy repeatedly from Amazon. Good product, convenient ship to my door, good value, no complaints.
ATH-W5000 Raffinato is one of the most detailed headphones, and their soundstage is really wide and three-dimensional. There are great reverberations (because of closed wooden cups), which are especially good for acoustic music and female vocals. Three words, which are most associated with their sound: airy, clear and detailied. ATH-W5000 has upward shift in tonal balance. They don't really lack of low frequinces, but they aren't bassy, especially in comparison with Denon AH-D7000 or Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro. The quality of Raffinato's lower frequinces is very good, but there may be lack of quantity. So, ATH-W5000 is definitely poor solution (considiring their 1000$ price) for metal and other heavy music. You should buy Denon AH-D7000 for it, or pay 500$ more and buy Ultrasone Edition 9. But for classical music, jazz and other kinds of acoustic music, ATH-W5000 is by far the best solution from all non-electrostatic serial headphones (from all dynamic headphones, excluding Sony MDR-R10, Sony Qualia 010 and ATH-L3000).
Hard drive broke, needed to replace decided why not replace RAM as well. installed great, works perfectly. Highly Recommend. Installation is easy and is automatically detected by the MAC.
This tripod is made almost entirely of plastic (except for the legs and a few other parts). I would not mind that so much as long as its price was below $10. It is a simple product.
I got this to power a pair of 20 year old Definitive Technology Dr7 Bookshelf Speakers and a old JBL 12&#8221; powered subwoofer to use as Computer Monitors for my sons Computer in his bedroom.. he was floored by the Natural Stereo Imaging he is getting without the use of a center channel.. This Amp Powers those Speakers with cleanrealistic sounding audio.. He can crank this amp to maximum Volume with zero distortion and excellent definition... Loud Enough to appreciate Rock and Roll and it is not too loud to disturb the neighbors... excellent product for a great Price..
Great keyboard, even ordered a second one for another desktop. I am not a gamer and these keyboards were bought so I could see what I was typing without having loads of light or night time working so for me the keyboard is comfortable, the keys have a good touch and I like the choice of the 3 colors of light, (blue-default, red, and purple, the red and purple are actually a little brighter). all in all a good keyboard and the one I have had for well over a year without issue and the keyboard is used daily for several hours per day/night.
I could not see a clear difference between this and a $40 cable from Best Buy.
I've always been confident that Logitech products are a good value and the Extreme 3D Pro is no exception. I purchased this joystick to use with MS Flight Simulator 2004 and it's done the job quite nicely. The configurable buttons make it easier to place commonly used Flight sim tasks where they seem most logical to you. This stick has no force feedback but I've never really been impressed with FF so I was looking for sticks without it. The base of this unit sits flat on your desktop and does not use suction cups or the like to keep it still. So far this hasn't been a problem except that when the stick is pushed forward all the way, the back of the stick base tends to lift off the desktop. That's probably too steep of a dive anyway and this may not happen to you if you're a little more adept at FS games. The package comes with a software disc that has preconfigured set ups for many popular games. You should also do a software update through the Logitech site to get the latest firmware and more game configurations.All in all, I'm satisfied and recommend it.
This is a great camera but it has only 3.1 MP. It takes nice pictures though I want more then 3.1 MP.Also, always use the flash when taking pictures at night and you can get nice pictures (I didn't tried a tripod yet).I had some problems with OCZ cards. I got some errors 'Error reading flash' or 'Write error' . I also tried with my friend's OCZ card (which he uses it with a Canon) and I got same errors. Problem was solved after I changed the 2.0Gig OCZ card with a KingStone 2.0G SD card.
This product did not work properly out of the box, so I sent it to their service center twice, and every time I received the exact same product I originally bought and it still did not work. Never buy anything from this company because I have read very similar reviews everywhere for all of their products.
I've had my peerless articulating arm for about a month now. Upon delivery, it became apparent that this arm was heavy duty and good quality. The 3 hinges each give smooth movement...effortlessly. I, personally am glad i didn't opt for a static mount...this Peerless offers an amazing amount of versatility as far as viewing angles are concerned. Being able to view your tv from different angles/areas of any given room is like having more than one tv. No more bad necks! Mounting to a stud was very easy. I would recommend using an 'edge to edge stud-finder'. This will ensure you have a solid anchor to it. I would like to point out that the part of the peerless that you mount to the wall lays a fair few inches off center from the back of the TV, so you might want to compensate for that if you have marked the area of the wall you want the tv to be central to. Another tip you might find helpful is to stick some of those little black pads to the back corners of the tv. This helped me, because I noticed that it is possible to knock the bottom left and right of the tv against the wall. My Peerless is for 32"-40" LCD TVs and with the included VESA universal mount plate, my Samsung 40" LCD TV fit perfectly. At first you will be worried that your tv will hold...but a friend of mine who has done alot of mounting for customers assured me that it's not going anywhere!!! Efficient delivery time. Very happy with purchase. Recommended.
I bought this product thinking it would be a great replacement to the Ipod I used to have. At the beginning it was excellent, the FM tuner is great. I used it at the gym everyday for at least 1 hour, for 3 months or so... Then one day the player would not turn on... I read that if I would connect it for a couple of hours and it would work again, I followed that advice and it did work for 2 days... the 2 days past and the MY ZEN M DIED.... it has turned on once since then, but just for a couple of minutes, funny thing... is that during the those few minutes that it was on the battery was totally full as well.Anyway.... please do not waste your time or money with this product.
This item was purchased/received 14 Dec. 2009I've used these NHT Classic Three speakers as stereo speakers for the last 3 years. I like their accurate and large room filling sound. So, I decided to use them in my home cinema system.
This product works very well but it does require the PowerCup Concentrators which can be frustraiting. My last microwave popcorn popper you could just put the popcorn in the popper and it would work. This one you really need to use the concentrators. The popcorn comes out just fine, but it will burn if you are not paying attention.
I buy MP3 players like some people buy Travel Cups, or Shot glasses, or whatever little useful do-dad you want to name. I buy 3 or 4 a year, I seldom pay big money for them, and I just see how they work and which ones are worth even the $20-$30 I spend on them.Well, of all the dozen+ I have ever bought - this one is the best. I use my various MP3 players to listen to audio books, if I am traveling (out of a car - by plane or motorcycle) I set myself up with an audio book or 2 and I am out the door.The things I like best about this unit are:1 - It uses 1 AAA battery. This makes it easy to replace when it dies, and I get pretty good (12 hours+ on average) life out of a AAA in this guy. I prefer units that take a battery over those with a built in rechargeable battery, as in my experience, they tend to lose charge time over the life of the unit. All of the rechargeable built in batteries I have had in an MP3 player end up lasting under an hour within 6-8 months. For my purposes, that is worse than useless. There is nowhere to plug in an MP3 player if you are on a motorcycle, going down the highway...However, every gas station in America has AAA batteries for sale - or close to it anyways...2. - There is built in memory you can use if you like AND it has an SD memory slot. I LOVE the SD memory slot. I can throw a book on each of a few different cards, and there is no hunting for the start of the right one. Finish a book, pop in the next SD card. That makes the versatility in this guy limitless.3. - 1/8" stereo headphone jack lets you plug in almost any set of headphones you like - I can't stand them new mini jobs that are the same size as cell phone accessories, (2.5mm?) as there just aren't many QUALITY set available at a reasonable price.4. - It may sound silly or MINOR, but this unit has a built in place to attach an anchor. I use a leather thong that makes it akin to a pendant / necklace, but you could use about anything you wanted to in there - Where ever I am, and whatever I am doing, I don't need to be holding my MP3 player in my hand while I am at it. I slip the thing over my head and it hangs down around chest high, so if I need to pause or crank it up or down it is right there.5. - Price... For what I have put into one of these, if I lose it / break it / feel like giving it away to someone - it isn't a big deal. I can't see spending HUNDREDS of dollars on something with a few more features I don't care about, and then when it breaks, or I lose it - I am ticked.All in all, this is without question, the best MP3 player money can buy - IMHO
I bought this KVM switch to be able to use two machines with diffrent windows OS (Vista & Windows 7) while sharing the same resources. It was easy to connect, worked out of the box, and performed exactly as advertised.For the price, having seen it's simple function being performed flawlessly, I give it 5 stars.I hope other electronic manufacturers can follow this fine example of simplicity & functionality.
I have had my Acer Ferrari 4000 for about a year now, I have to tell you, not one single problem with it. I have had other users in my company with less expensive Acers, and some of those have died, but you get what you pay for with a $600 laptop. However, we have had no issues sending them back in for repair...usually new motherboards. Ferrari is very sturdy and durable, very fast. I am running Vista Ultimate and Office 2007, no problems. Every feature works perfectly, bluetooth, wifi, everything. I would recommend a Ferrari to anybody, but not a less expensive Acer in the $600-$800 range. Beats all the Dells, HPs, and IBMs we have in the office.
I have been very satisfied with this camera. I got it about 3 years ago and have taken pictures of my daughters birth, 3 weddings, and several holiday and vacations. All the picture's turned out great. I would definately recommend it to someone else who is looking for a fairly simple point and shoot camera.
I bought this case for my new Canon A550. The camera fits perfectly. The case has VERY soft naterial inside and can hold 1 extra SD memory card (in the case)and possibly 2 AA batteries. I have no need for an extra memory card so I put 2 AA batteries in the front pocket. This case also has a belt loop on the outside.
Used the camera once it was okay, the second time I went to use it, when I turned it on the lens would not retract and I recieved an error message. The book said to change the batteries, I did that no luck the camera is inoperable.
I wanted a digital camera but I didn't want to spend a fortune, and I wanted one that would take good quality pictures. I set my upper limit at $300 for the camera and began shopping. I looked at everything from $39 to $500. I spent hours on the internet reviewing cameras. I also scanned the Sunday sale ads waiting for the right camera and price to come together. It did. I bought a Kodak DC215 for $299. Included with the camera was a SanDisk card reader. I was ready to take pictures.I shot a few pics the first day and uploaded them to the internet. How easy! Over the first few days I took more pics and continued to upload to my album. I also set it up where anyone could view the pictures and/or order prints. My family, 600 miles away, can only call once in a while and say hello, but can enjoy the pictures on the internet whenever they wish.After uploading about 50 pictures I decided to order prints online. I'd heard so much about &quot;resolution&quot; and &quot;recommended print size&quot; that I was scared that I'd get very grainy prints in the mail. What I received (using the lowest resolution on the camera for the prints) were wonderful, glossy, 4x6 prints. Every bit as good or even better than from 35mm film. I was amazed at the quality.I later purchased a 32MB card for about $70. It holds up to about 485 pictures. I'll use this card when we're on vacation.I couldn't be happier if I'd spent $999 on this camera. The only drawback - it takes only snapshots. If you want telephoto or wide angle, etc, get a good 35mm and use film. For digital this camera can't be beat. I love it. It's EVERYTHING I set out to acquire at a very, very reasonable price.
The only problem with this unit was the firmware. Once I downloaded the update, it works great. (It was "disconnecting" itself and backups were lost.) No problems since. Wouldn't trade this baby in for any "packaged" external drive. It takes a few minutes to install/remove a drive, but the nice thing is, you can DO it. I plan to buy one or two more so I can swap easily. Price is right. Works great. Add Norton Ghost, and set it to back up whenever you want - presto, a bootable drive when your main drive goes bad. I'll never use tapes again. (Tip: set up your main drive with multiple logical drives on it, so you can use Ghost to copy an entire drive at a time.) It has saved my you-know-what many times.
I bought this cable to go into the new house I am building and it works great! Very sturdy, not like some other flimsy ones I've seen. Great cable at a great price. I would buy another if I needed it.
Recently receiving a Canon DSLR for my B'day, I set out to find yet another gadget bag. Canon's website list price was $188; the local "best buy" was $119 (which I thought was a steal). This under $90.00 price for a bag, battery, and filter is a "must buy" (over 50% off original MSRP). Bag quality, strap and hardware are superb. Storage capacity over exceeds my needs. Do it....Buy it now!
I have to agree with Thomas and I wish I would have paid attention to his review before I bought this plain old box with paper you have to put together to hold the slides. I was looking for something more sturdy and regret this overpriced purchase. Target/Walmart/Longs sell these boxes for less and you can put some cardboard pieces together for a more efficient product.If you want to spend 20 bucks on a box with pieces of paper that fold together, go for it -- but I would suggest shopping around for something more professional and will protect your slides better.
These cables are great! Can't go wrong with them at this price especially! I ordered extras just to have on hand.
This converter not only work only on Sigma Lenses - BUT CERTAIN SIGMA LENSES!The converter will work in MF mode only, unless noted, on the following APO lenses:Macro 180mm f3.5 EX IF HSM300mm F2.8300mm F2.8 EX HSM (AF)Tele Macro 300mm F4Tele Macro 400 F5.6500mm F4.5500mm f4.5 EX HSM800 F5.6800 F5.6 EX HSM1000mm F850-500mm F4-6.3 EX RF HSM70-200mm F2.8 EX HSM (AF)70-210mm F2.8This has really turned me off from Sigma, as this IMPORTANT information is NOT listed anywhere!
Purchased two of these units based on reviewes I read like this, appears to be a fine item for the money. I have had no problems and I feel you can overspend for pricer items like this and they do nothing more.Cyberpower 850 8-Outlet Surge Suppressor - 2400 Joules 15A RJ11 EMI/RFI
This digital voice recorder was a bust - and Sony should be whipped for marketing it.The sound quality was semi-clear on a voice test, but in action it failed big time - even when subject to be recorded was 2 feet away!Don't even think about it - some things you can buy because you trust the brand, but this one I'm out the $79 and change.yuk
I CURRENTLY OWN THE GARMIN IQUE 3600. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE OWNING THIS ITEM. FIRT OFF THE 3600 "FROZ UP" ON ME THE VERY FIRST TIME I USED IT, AND AFTER WAITING 75 MINUTES ON HOLD WITH PRODUCT SUPPORT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE 3600 WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE RETURNED. TO GIVE GARMIN CREDIT, THEY REPLACED IT FREE (1 YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY)AND A NEW PRODUCT WAS SHIPPED TO ME IN A TIMELY FASION (11 DAYS). UPOM ARRIVAL OF NEW PRODUCT I WAS DISSAPOINTED TO KNOW THAT I HAD TO INSTALL ALL OF THE MAPS AND DATA THAT I LOST. AFTER INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE, I GAVE THE NEW GPS ANOTHER SHOT. I AM A POLICE OFFICER, AND THIS PRODUCT CAN BE ESSENTIAL TOOL IN MANY SITUATIONS I ENCOUNTER, SO ON ANOTHER TRIP I USED THE 3600 AGAIN, AND YET AGAIN IT FAILED. THE "NEW" 3600 FROZE UP AGAIN, AND I HAD TO RE-INSTALL THE MAPS AND DATA. I CALLED CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM, AND THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPLACE WITH A DIFFERENT PRODUCT. AFTER RE-INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE FOR YET A 3RD TIME ON TWO DIFFERENT IQ 3600'S, I ATTEMTED TO USE IT FOR ONLY A THIRD TIME. AFTER 3/4 OF MY TRIP, THE 3600 FROZE UP YET AGAIN FOR A 3RD TIME IN AS MANY TRIES, WITH 2 DIFFERENT 3600'S. AS A POLICE OFFICER I CAN'T COUNT ON THE GARMIN 3600 TO GET ME ANYWHERE WITH OUT A GOOD CHANCE OF FAILURE. A PERSONS LIFE IS NOT WORTH THE 3600. A MAP IS A LOT CHEAPER, AND A LOT MORE EFFECTIVE. STAY AWAY, UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE DISSAPOINTED.
For what you pay for, these are really really nice headphones. I have som expensive headphones with amps at home but I needed something cheap at the office. These have pretty good range. It has a crisp sound bordering on a bit too bright...but for about $20...I don't think I can find anything better.
no tengo tres meses de recibir mi cp y el mismo ya presenta problemas a nivel del cd o dvd desde hace unas tres semanas, quisiera una orientacion de garantia paraa solucionar mi problema
Hardware awesome, software a flop. Since you HAVE to use their software the package is destroyed. I will give you the final nail on the coffin for me. I tried to put Podcasts on the device using the latest SonicStage 4. No chance. It wants to be able to find each "artist" in the Sony library. This was bad for the odd bit of music it could not find but obviously it can not find the podcasts in their library.I had bought one of these and had considered one for the girlfriend - no chance now. Shame as the hardware was A1.(if you don't believe SonicStage is B A D then google it up or look at the other Sony player reviews since they all use the same SonicStage)
Pros:1. Seems to be well constructed ... time will tell!2. Good sound quality3. Equally good noise canceling capabilities....if you're looking for tomb-like silence, then you'll be better off with industrial strength sleep medication. No NC headphones are 100% sound insulating (which is a good thing)4. Works in standard (i.e. non NC) mode even without batteriesCons:1. Takes 2 AAA batteries (and not 1 AA as mentioned in the product description)2. A little tight around the ears -- probably need to get used to it3. While the 'skull cap' style bag looks avant garde enough for a high school teenager, I would have preferred a more solid travel kit ... common guys, it can't be THAT much more expensive!
My first COBY purchase and I will not buy any of their products again. I had to call a technician to figure out how to connect the speakers. Then the sound quality turned out to be terrible. The tape player tapes the sound of its own motion into anything else you're taping, and the CD door stopped working after a few weeks. Only the radio continues to work. I'll be giving it to Salvation Army next week, all faults clearly marked!
I know i should memorize the layout of the hangul keyboard, but honestly i know most of the english QWERTY keyboard and i still need a occasional peak at the keys. I have used the adhesive labels for keyboard and they are fine if you never drag your fingertips from ket to key.... eventually a few fall off.
The adjustable compartment is great for any point and shoot camera. I fit my Nikon Coolpix 4500 along with the charger and some cables into the main compartment. The outer area held my PCMCIA CF adapter and an extra memory card. Accessing everything quickly was a bit hard, but not a big problem. The bag is about the size of a small purse, but the strap is long enough so it can dangle at your hip.
After only a little use, this cable fell apart. The connector separated from the outer sheathing of the cable, exposing the braiding underneath, and would not function.
highlights:1. it's compact, folded at 20 inches, can be carried within my backpack(a little tight though) for a day hiking.2. it stands up to 4-5 feet, high enoughCons:1. price was only $8 when 3 months ago2. Two legs broke apart after 10 days use, be careful, the plastic neck connecting legs is fragile in cold winter.
The NiMH Cordless Phone Batteries are working well in our VTech phones.
Product was received on time and in working condition. Customer service was great. I have complaints with the product or service at all.
I bought this DVD player for the bedroom TV just in case I wanted to play a DVD in there. The second time I used it, it died. Of course, it was well out of its warranty period. It looks like many others had the same experience. This is the worst Toshiba product I have ever bought - my other Toshiba purchases performed well. Where was your quality control, Toshiba?
Great product for the price! I have no complaints on the distance as it keeps a connection from outside, through the walls and upstairs in my bedroom totaling over 100 feet plus exterior and interior walls.Does what it needs to do! Can't wait to be able to start doing over night smokes and catch some ZZzzz's
The unit that holds the Airport fits & works perfectly. However, the unit which holds the power adapter does not fit--the holes do not line up. I did contact the manufacturer and they responded right away. I'm currently awaiting a replacement. **Received the replacement and it fits perfectly! Just must have been a production error, but the company did take care of the issue. Thanks!
I had the opportunity to compare Cobra 280s with Motorola Talkabout 200s. In the end I returned my Cobras and I'm hoping to find some available Talkabouts. Here is why.#1 Transmission is clearer on Talkabout. No background noise. Cobra's had a background buzz - but you could still understand everything said. #2 Transmission Distance - was almost the same. Talkabouts worked about 50 feet further. However the Antenna factor is important in getting maximum distance out of the Cobra - see #3. #3 Antenna Position - If you don't have the Cobra antenna extended AND pointed in the direction of the transmitting unit - you don't get comparable distance to the Talkabout. #4 Confirmation Beeps - Cobras had 'em. Wish the Talkabouts did. #5 Vibra Alert - Cobras had it - wish Talkabout did.I paid $89 each for the Cobra 280s. My sister's Talkabout 200s cost her $60 each. In the end, I returned my Cobras and plan to buy some Motorolas because I want the maximum distance (without having to deal with maneuvering the antenna) and the clearest transmission.
I looked at virtually every manufacturer and model before selecting this model to be my next notebook. First off, this notebook is extremely light. At about 3.7lbs i don't think you can beat this for a full powered, full sized notebook. it also has a very top notch processor with a ton of power and ram to perform all your computing needs. i am totally impressed by the beauty of the screen graphics as well. the screen is so bright that i don't even use the highest setting because otherwise i think i'd need sunglasses to see!! The lcd is razor-thin indeed. i'd be worried i'd break it, except i did go to sonystyle and buy an accidental damage extended warranty just for some peace of mind. the "premium" carbon fiber that shows the fibers in the case is very elegant. certainly, there is a model with all the power of this one but without this purely aesthetic feature and you may prefer it for the savings. i just couldn't resist myself though. amazon's price beats everyone else's that i saw--including from sony itself. i added an extra power adaptor for more versatility.Kensington 33197 120 Watt AC/DC Power Adapter for Notebook Computers, Cell Phone, DVD Players, PDAsone thing to note: if you are mainly interested in the power-saving graphics mode, you may want to check it out in a store first just to see if you would be happy with that mode. this isn't a big deal to me, so it doesn't matter, but i wouldn't be happy using that mode more than occasionally.
Got one for my firlfriend. She really wanted to jog with it. I put the antiskip at 180 seconds and it still skipped. Basically between the complexity of the interface and the inconsistent anti-skip, it's a dud. I should have just gone for an MP3 player.
I had this stereo from 2004 until around 2010. It worked so well for me that I had to buy another one just like it. So now I have this model again and use it every day to play music, hook up my TV/video game and electronic drum kit to it.I also have a Panasonic(that I sometimes use to hook up to the electronic drum kit) but it just doesn't sound the same.The quality of sound really seemed to show when I used to play CDs. I still think, to this day that it is a great sounding system for it's price.Everyone has their own taste when it comes to what they hear, so the best way to think about which brand/model to buy is to go to your local store and test it out if available.
This "radio" isn't even worth the time it would take to write a bad review. Don't buy it.
Got this at CompUSA on sale for $199. It is not perfect but I have yet to use a a GPS that is. All but the auto reroute works great. It will keep trying to put you back on the original route instead of putting you on a new course. Buy it for $200 use it for two years and then you can throw it away. The mount is great.
After a year-and-a-half's use, I've upped the rating to five stars...Sony finally got it all just about right with this styling/engineering departure, particularly after a string of other disappointing boombox products:*Most obvious is the choice of CD on the front and, in the style of their legacy portable shortwave, cassette on the back. A very smart move...literally.*And then they put the battery compartment on the bottom because, honestly, you're going to access the front and back (CD or cassette) more often than the batteries. Smart again!*Controls are on top where they're supposed to be.*Uses C batteries instead of D. Saves weight and size. Each battery, too, has it's own compartment should you leave one in that leaks. Hey, it happens sometimes. Since the compartment is already on the bottom, guess where the leak will go? Out!...not into the electronics. This is the clever Sony thinking I'd expect.*Antenna completely retracts for protection from inadvertent bending.It feels substantial and sturdy. Sound is very good for what this is. I use it in the garage and driveway to listen to older tapes and CDs. This won't replace your several-hundred-dollar Bose, but who'd want to put the Bose in the garage anyway?I also like the 60s retro styling touch of the curved handle. I just wish it was metal instead of plastic. In line with the retro style, I'd have preferred to see knobs for volume/tuning. And, I could use a slightly more readable display.For those minor, minor points, I'd give it 4.5 out of 5.
Not really sure how good this battery is because there may be a problem with the camera itself in terms of holding a charge. It charged rather quickly but discharged rather fast as well.
I received these as a gift for use with my iPhone. They do exactly as I expected, and deliver clear sound in complete comfort. I cannot wear earbuds and these are the perfect, albeit somewhat bulky, solution for my air travels.
Great filters and not to pricey compared to many and Hoya has a long standing solid reputation in the photo world. It is a good lense protector and helps in daylight shots and I put other filters right over top so I don't have to be concerned with getting dust back on the lense and it is easy to blow off the UV filter before putting on other filters over top. I recommend this uv lense over the Tiffin ones, it will be money well spent.
I bought this because I needed another 6 pin connector to power my graphics card but my PSU didn't have one. This fixed the issue perfectly and I have no issues at all with it. The cables are also the perfect length so they can reach where they need to go without getting in the way.
Works fine, construction is good. Allows me to close the cabinet door of my computer desk without hitting the front usb cable on my cpu tower case. I'd buy another if I needed one more. No regrets.
Excellent product and better than Ipod for podcasts because it has a better fast forward function. (I don't use it for music but it should be great). I had a 35gb Ipod and gave it to my grandchildren to get rid of it.
This little unit is one of my best purchases. It is very compact, which is the first thing I love about it. It is super fast...press a button and zip the file is done! I like the fact that everything is a pdf file. Even the fact that the files are saved as strange numbers is no problem because I simply save each document giving it the same name as the document, ergo a pay stub is saved as "pay stub." Works for me!I felt the price was kinda steep at first...but once I got the machine setup, the price did not bother me at all.
Good quality and correct length. CAT 6 cable with jacks on each end as advertised. Nothing spectacular about them but they work.
This is GREATTTTT!!!! product works fantastic grater cheese in a FLASH very easy to clean sooo good I bought 2!!!
This card is a great value compared to buying from HP. It's a two minute hardware install and five minutes to configure the IP. Well worth the money just to be able to use-up that spare toner cartridge in the closet.
Just as one of the previous reviews, my explorer also disconnects forcing me to unplug and plug it again. I have reserched this a bit and it is a known flaw with some of the MS explorer mice in the market. Microsoft should refund the people who have this malfunctioning devices. I give it 2 starts becasue it has a great feel and accuracy but in my case it came with a fatal flaw.
La mejor compra que eh realizado en mucho tiempo, las manejo con un sistema ONKYO de 130 wats por canal y se escucha de lo mejor.Es una opcion ideal para cuando no quieres bocinas por todos lados con los cables a la vista. El sonido es bastante claro y nitido!
Although this was what I ordered, the pakage was in another language... Luckily I had this exact camera and memory stick, but may be more difficult for someone who may not know how to use it.
My husband lost his "old" binoculars on a previous hunt! Could not decide to go for a more powerful view-finder based on his last size, so I "guessed" at a larger size and he is so pleased with Bushnell Trophy 8x42 (etc) and they were a wonderful gift for Christmas.....His reaction.....Awesome!!!!
This one is a product of bad quality, the cap of the batteries to a few days I damage enough of light is needed in order that the sign meets slightly clear, product of bad quality I do not recommend it to him(you,them) and for quality the price must be low
Are you guys sure that this piece of garbage is bluetooth? It doesn't make any connections to my laptop. I can connect two of BT my cell phones and headsets yet this one.. I've sent it back and the next one doesn't track well. Is this a bad joke? They should have name it NoGo instead of MoGo.
I purchased this monitor almost as new, and it worked great for about a year, then it just went black. If I turned it off and repowered it would come on for about one second, but then go black again. Power lite stays on. I hooked it up to two other computers and the problem followed the monitor. It was not my computer, but it was the monitor.I contacted NEC, no luck, out of warranty.
It's a good option if you are looking to get closer in your photos, which is good because you get more natural expresions from the people you photograph. The downside is that some of the functions of the camera doesn't work as usual.
I tried the best thin screen LCD by Sony and I didn't like it even though the manager at Best Buy insisted it was the best gaming monitor in the store. There just wasn't enough contrast. They told me at stores that carried a larger selection of CRT's and thin screen LCD's, that I should get a CRT if I wanted more contrast and better colors, but I wanted something right away and went to Circuit City where they sold me a bargain CRT monitor by Samsung something or other 95f. I hated it.Lately that's all they have in CRTs in the local stores - bargain CRTs. The Samsung was about $200 and I could never get it set right for text pages as well as games. Even when the text looked good the photos on web pages tended to have huge dark areas. I could never get a proper black color out of it. The picture always seemed tinged with a gray fog. This Viewsonic professional is the only monitor that has deep, rich colors from what I've seen.I haven't had any problems with fonts being blurry. I do use a refresh rate of 75. The edges look good. I had a viewsonic pro before and was very happy. If they still carried them in the stores, they'd have saved me a lot of time and hassle. I will say my previous viewsonic broke after 3 or 4 years and I couldn't get anyone to fix it.For your font problems try this. Control Panel/ Display/ Appearance/ Effects/ Check off "use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts" and then choose "clear type" from the dropdown. It makes a big difference. Like someone else said, "my eyes feel like they're being massaged". Why windows has this "clear type" option buried so deep I'll never know.
Works exactly as described, I had no issues with this. Would recommend to others for an inexpensive usb WiFi device.
even I can operate this. I am the pack horse that carries all of the junk (cameras,batteries,tripod,lenses, etc)in addition to my own purse. I am usually so loaded down, it is impossible to set stuff down in a safe place long enough to get a camera out of the bag. All this said, I always felt like the PRESS with all of the cumbersome equipment and it was just a hassle taking pictures. NOT ANYMORE. . .I have been liberated. I can now fit this light weight, small video camera in my purse and I WILL ACTUALLY USE IT because...I CAN. I am not one to read directions either. It is so simple to use, I just played around with it for about 2 minutes and I was ready to go. The videos that came out of it were nice quality and can be replayed instantly. It is easy to connect to the computer and transfer the pictures. The only thing easier is having someone else take the pictures, but then I would miss out on the fun. Do yourself a favor and get the 60 minute one. You won't be disappointed!
This was a replacement part for my wife's old cell phone. That phone has been a trouper, and this was an essential for her. Since the phone is so old, this was the only place to find it.
This is an excellent product and certainly recommend it. However, the included configuration software for Windows XP is not easy to use. For example, it lacks an easy way to determine whether log-in to a PPP over Ethernet account has been successful. The software for my old Linksys router was much better. This was surprising to me considering this is an Apple product. Nevertheless, I would still recommend this product.
Very nicely balances the monitor vertically and when layed out flat and keep the monitor tightly upright during road travel (of course its your monitors inherent mounting werks). Folds down to reveal all my goodies, like the server attached via HD cable for when the internet is there and the cords, UPS etc. behind the scene. I would imagine this would be great anywhere you need to flip it down to get at the rear area. It's solid. Comes with two special wrenches.
I like this product very much. I already had a Kodak printer dock from another Kodak camera. This little device saved me the expense of buying another camera dock printer. Thank you very much Kodak.
I installed the driver software on my Windows 2000 laptop and was immediately getting great prints -- one of the easiest Windows installations I've had. (Note that I'm just using this product to print from PCs, not directly from memory stick/card.)I'm using &quot;small format&quot; prints (4&quot;x3&quot;) because the source is my kids' JamCam digital camera which has sub-megapixel resolution (640x480 I think). I used Mozilla 1.3 to print from because it has a nice preview feature and image scaling. As it turns out I got glossy photos with beautiful color and no visible pixelation when printing from Windows 2000.However, the prints I got from my iMac and from my Windows 98 PC were not quite as nice! In both cases close inspection yielded visible pixelation on the borders of subjects in the image. Furthermore, with Windows 98, the number of colors was reduced, with visible transitions from one shade to the next.Perhaps the pixelation is simply because of the low-resolution source material, and that Windows 2000 has a better dithering algorithm for smoothing these pixels -- that is, maybe this won't affect you if you own a megapixel camera. But I can't explain the lack of color ranges on Windows 98.Anyway, if you have Win2K, the prints are truly comparable to Kodak prints from an analog camera and the ease of use is excellent.
These are very very good quality headphones. I am not a professional musician or anything like that. I got these with the main purpose to use them to do transcriptions, and the difference with the old headphones I had used for over a year before that is significant. These are very comfortable on the ears. They provide very good quality sound even though the recordings I listen to often are less than perfect. A very good product and a brand I did not know about, but I am going to trust and recommend from now on.
This film worked great for me, I bought this film just because I wanted to try it. I do not live near a lab that can process 120 so I have to send it out anyway. I found that this film produced really nice results with nice detail in my Kodak Brownie Autographic #2 that was last serviced in 1956 so I'm sure it would do a great job in something other than a point and shoot.Please understand that I am fairly new to the world of 120 film and I'm still working the kinks out of my system. I have made a lot of mistakes like not changing my film in low light (or darkness). not storing exposed film in a dark container, and a lot of other sins. While I end up with some funny fogging now and then, but my photos look great in the un-fogged areas.
I ordered this item and i was charged on the same day but it took amazon a whole month to let me know that it was out of stock. that whole time i was waiting for it was a waste. they did give me a complete refund, which was expected. but if you try to get this item please make sure they have it in stock first.
I work with Cisco and other network gear on a daily basis in my role as Help Desk Editor at Network World. Although I primarily use this with my MacBook Pro (use either CoolTerm or ZOC/Pro for a terminal program) for gear config/administration, it does work good with Windows. It correctly implements the serial handshaking so you wont have problems with dropped characters or intermittent lockups in communications. This stays in my bag with the MB Pro at all times. If you dont have one, get one ordered today !!
If you're serious about audio/video in any capacity, there is only one cable for the best conductance, Monster.
Lens is great, but the mount is terrible on the 2 cameras I've tried it on (D70 and D2X). Metal grinding to metal, not the smooth action I was expecting from a Nikkor! Guess the name is not what it used to be.
5 out 5 because you are NO;! And I am truly satisfied of your serviceThank s for your rapidity to respond at me
I bought a Hitachi TV that was a demo. I got it at 65% off but it came without a remote. I was thinking no big deal. However, two universal remotes later, I was starting to sweat. Could not get anything to work with this TV. Finally bought the Miracle Remote and life is good again. It may not operate everything on the TV, but it operates what I need (input selector, volume, display settings). Note that these remotes are for TV units only, not the combo units. Also the remote is a little big. On the positive note, it won't fall into a crack in the coach.
Originally ordered a 77mm cap and received a 72mm in a different order. This new purchase corrected my faulty order from the last time. Very happy with this BRAND NEW item.
Love this camera! I actually have Model #VF0490, so it's probably the newest version...I was looking for user-friendliness and good quality and that's what I found. Super easy to set up and really clear! I mostly use this for Skype-ing with family, so those 'visits' are even better now! I also got the LIVE! CAM Optia AF camera for my PC and it's just as great (reviewed it too).On a side note, Way to go Creative for not going overboard with the packaging and making ALL of it recyclable!!!
In our RV, we decided it was time to remove the VCR and install a DTV converter box and DVD player. We had hook up problems with regards to inputs and outputs in order for the new configuration to work. This unit which takes up very little space provided the necessary solution and now everything works including the switcher to the back TV. We will add a second DTV converter box in the back so separate programs can be viewed. As it is now, we can send the antenna signal back there, but can only view analog TV.
I use this with an iMac. It does not come with drivers for Mac OS X, nor does D-Link offer any help. They refuse to admit it will work with Macs. I was pointed toward a driver made available at [...]. I remember having trouble getting it to work, but once it was working it has worked well and consistently. The iMac connects to an AEBS a couple rooms away through the D-Link.
This is a great product. It feels very fluid when drawing and navigating windows. The sensitivity is high enough that it feels like writing with a ball point pen. Very cool!! Can't wait till I can play with it some more. Definatlly worth every penny!!
I purchased my Visor Neo *because* of the AAA batteries. When I go on a business trip or on vacation to Maine, I need not lug a cradle or charger with me. I know of no place that I would go where I can't get a couple of batteries when the current ones run low (assuming I forgot to pack an extra pair)!So, all in all, I bought it because of the portability (no recharger required), the readability of the screen (just returned the Sony Clie T415), and the 8MB of RAM which allow me to keep both WordSmith and ThinkDB a fingertip away.
Took a chance and bought 2 sets of these and am not disappointed. The sound quality is good, they are lightweight and do the job we hoped for. We use them for listening on our computer while not interferring with the tv. The price was really reasonable and would buy these again. We liked the fact that they were adjustable too.
great price ,superfast delivery ( bit expensive ..),great product !!
Skip the clunky videocam or tiny capacity for video on your digital camera or cellphone. This little number lets you record up to 60 minutes of perfectly decent video and upload it directly to your computer via USB. My only complaint is that the USB connector might be a little touchy, I think especially for Macs. But don't let that stop you from trying this gadget...it's a bargain and perfectly handy.
This paper works great as a backdrop. If something happens to it where you stand all the time, just cut off that section, and roll more out. 12 yards is awesome!
I use this to draw diagrams and sketches using OmniGraffle for iPad, and various whiteboard style collaboration software on the iPad. It is a much better experience drawing things with this pen, then using my finders. Positioning is much more refined and accurate.The pen is relatively heavy and gives a quality feel.Only complaint is, it seems pretty expensive for what it is. I wish it is $10 cheaper.
This is not a very good product. But in my case I came to the conclusion that I didn't have an alternative if I wanted to easily extend my wireless coverage.First, forget the installation instructions that come with it. In order to make it work I had to go to Google and find unofficial instructions.Also forget about placing the expander at the edge of your existing coverage, it won't be very useful there. The device will cut in half whatever bandwidth will detect, so the farer you position it from your access point the slower the connection will be when going through the expander.I'm also having problems because a neighbor (secured) network is stronger than mine in certain areas of my home. The expander simply repeats the strongest signal when using the automatic configuration button. In order to program it you have to physically connect to it (not immediate). Which is annoying but even worst is the fact that the set up will be lost easily...Well, better than no signal I guess...
I received the marware pouch two days ago to use on my Asics. It holds the sensor well, but frankly, the setup doesn't work. My Nano catches only about half of steps. In fact, when calibrating for walking, it only captures .13-.14 of a .25 mile walk. My Nano gave me a calibration error because it was so far off. When I calibrated the run, it got .3 off a .25 mile. When I took it for my test run this morning, it only got .49 mile for over a mile run.
you gotta love these speakers ! small but powerful----easy to connect and wall mount----or shelf ---- can be easily turned in the direction of whatever or whoever needs to listen to REAL music.
I researched my LCD TV purchase for several years before taking the plunge. I liked the Sony Bravia and some of the Phillips models available. I finally did a side by side eyeball test at a local big box electronics place and settled on the Regza. For my viewing needs and tastes, the picture is equal to the higher priced Sony model. The Regza offers 3 HDMI inputs and is easy to set up. It was simple for a middle aged woman to handle the set and brainless to figure out where everything went. Consumer Reports also rates Toshiba as one of the top (if not the top) manufacturer of LCD sets. It was a great buy on Amazon and I haven't regretted it for a minute!
5 stars for great batteries charger. Faster charger.2700 AA batteries Rules!Cya
I never wanted to get it, someone gave it to me and while the manual was with someone else I had to read up this book to find some information and along the way browse it.Surprise surprise! there's information on how the auto pic modes actually work (technically) and how the creative zones modes differ. I have no way to test out the theories behind these modes but if it can be published it must be accurate and correct. Another nice addition is info on all current EF lenses and some flash info on 550EX, you can easily find them on the internet but bedside readers like me would very much prefer to read on real paper stock.If you think you need it, get it. You won't lose anything for not getting it but any additional info will certainly made you look at the amazing Canon technologies from another point of view. Surprisingly the Nikon guides are more comprehensive and hence, more value for money.
I purchased this antenna as a first stab at getting OTA broadcasts with my new digital tv. Much to my surprise, I'm getting a good signal in an apartment, despite three walls and a fireplace between me and the towers.
-Great screen quality (looks nearly like a print photo)-controls very easy to use and understandI put a card in, turned it on, and it started a slideshow of all the photos on the card - exactly what I wanted for a one time set up.
I recommend this equalizer if you have a mid-range, or even a high-end stereo system. It really does enhance the quality of sound to a higher level by making a flat sounding receiver sound crisp and sharp with a good deep base response. A great product for a Great price. I bought two and I'm really satisfied with these equalizers!
Ordered these for my Mirage speakers. They were easy to install and look good. I liked the fact that I was able to screw them to the wall and then adjust the direction. We are very happy.
After reading a ton of reviews from this and other sites, I decided to purchase this HDMI cable. I paid 5.45 (including S&H), and the cable arrived in three days. I could not be happier. The cable works amazingly, and the quality of my AV experience is second to NONE.
i agree with the previous post that this player is very noisy. you can hear the whining and sqeeks as the disc loads and plays (compared to my cyberhome ch-dvd 500 which is silent). i had to pad the bottom ventilation slots with foam to keep the noise down. however, this dvd player plays pretty much anything you throw to it (dvd+-r/rw, vcd, cd, mpeg, avi, pal/ntsc, etc.). if you don't mind the noise (and subsequent heat) and can live without seeing the display panel then this is a good buy.
Amazon....you're the greatest!Great price on TV...free shipping...no state tax; does it get any better??Ordered on a Sunday night at 1:00AM...on the loading dock in Tampa Friday morning!! Talk about under promise, over deliver (when they projected 3 weeks for delivery)!!!!! This company is a tribute to American business and ALL companies should learn from Amazon!! Unfortunately, very few and far between.Now the TV!Out of the box, phenomenal picture! Did not know a TV picture could be this clear and sharp. You see "skin" defects on celebrities that make you say, "I didn't realize he/she was THAT ugly!"Tweeked it a little bit to my liking, and it got even more incredible. Was not even a fanatical TV watcher before; this makes watching TV so enjoyable now, will probably watch alot more. HDNet is fabulous (Mark Cubans latest "toy") Get it if you can...unbelievable!!!!Sound excellent...with surround sound...will give you goose bumps!Samsung has got it fiqured out!!!!!!Thanks Amazon AND Samsung....you're the best!
I love polk audio speakers. Great quality for a great price. I have these hooked up to a jl audio xd700/5 amp. When these speakers are filtered correctly they tone out the lows and accentuate the mids and the highs.Good stuff here.
VERY LOW QUALITY I PAID $15.99 BUT THEY ARE REALLY NOT WORTHED EVEN FOR $1 HATE IT..................... I THREW THEM IN TRASH AFTER WHEN I GOT IT......
I didn't purchase this one...it was a gift. I was hoping for a laser printer like one of the Brother All-In-Ones.I opted to install the Lite version of the software from hp.com. I would suggest that everyone do this. The Lite version only has the drivers, none of the HP bull software that is included usually.The thing that bothered me the most was the Automatic Document Feeder. I would start a scan job and everything is going fine, and then on the 5th or 6th page the whole process would just hang. I had over 500 pages of documents to scan, and this machine really let me down.Amazing how Hewlett-Packard can't even write reliable drivers.I gave the item 2 stars because I got it to print sometimes. No buy.
After reading about this product in a photo magazine taht gave rave reviews and made in the USA I knew I couldn't go wrong.
While the CDs LightScribed OK, they are not genuine Aleratec CDs and the labels are not quite as sharp and dark as my genuine Aleratec CDs. Nevertheless, the savings was such that I am keeping them.
i used this thing for 2 days and returned it for the following reasons:1) internet viewing can only be 3 minutesthis is true for all WiLife product and not just this kit.internet viewing done via the free web address provided by WiLife.2) the LCD clock is lit blue at night/dark and there's no option to turn it off. so much for camouflag!!3) emailed tech support and never got a response. as of today....4 weeks later, still no response from them yet.4) you need to install their software to view via LAN.internet viewing kind of useless since you only have 3 minutes from WiLife.5) camera is completely useless in the dark and also recording quality is quite poor. the best it can do is 15 fps. for a moving subject, it's very blurry.everthing advertised by WiLife is true except those quirks i listed above which they didn't tell you until you use the system.i returned the WiLife and got the Panasonic instead.Axis and Toshiba seem like a good candidate also.the nice thing about Panasonic, Axis and Toshiba is that you can spend as much or as little as you want to fit your budget.WiLife camera quality needs some serious work.it depends on your needs but i need a security system that i can identify the culprit's face and that means i will need PIXEL from the camera. unfortunately, WiLife has no camera that can do this.INSTALLATION:WiLife installation is plug-n-play.the easiness installation of placing the camera anywhere that has electrical outlet in your house is nice. keep in mind that you can do the same with other brand like Panasonic. you just need to purchase the thing that called "powerline" which convert your household electrical outlet into LAN without having to run your own LAN cable.LOCAL MONITORING:you need to install WiLife software for local viewing compare to Panasonic doesn't need anything special.RECORDING:recording can only be done with local computer that has WiLife software.you can record continuously or based on movement.the recording used WM9 encoder.quality is ok.bad for security purposes since their no FTP for you to send the recording.imagine if the culprit stole the computer with WiLife.you would have no proof of the event!if you have multiple cameras, you will need some powerful computer.WiLife provided the list for this.if you're serious about security, better to spend money on DVR.ALERT:alert via email works as advertised.you can set sensitivity on the movement before activate the recording.CONCLUSION:keep in mind that Panasonic, Axis and Toshiba are the system use by the bank, airport, hotel, mall, park, government building, etc.those brand are for serious security compare to WiLife target the low-end market. you can get a decent system from Axis or Panasonic for $319 which is the price for WiLife kit. i chose Panasonic because of its zoom, pan and tilt capability and when i'm ready to spend more money, i can stay within the same brand. Panasonic allows monitoring up to 12 cameras per account compare to WiLife only 6 cams. recording quality, 3 minutes internet viewing and no FTP were a serious turn off for me with WiLife.i will write a separate review regarding the Panasonic after a couple months of usage. also will post the review on my own website, sokhaDotCom.
Not a lot can be said about speaker cable. It either performs as advertised, or doesn't. This cable performs as advertised. Order was processed rapidly, delivered in a timely manner, and packaging was appropriate for the merchandise. Installation and operation was normal.
this battery works the best,the length of its battery duration is the best I found yet of whats out there.
I bought a new flat-screen TV. I found the sound was less than desirable. Therefore, I had to wire TV and others (DVD, VCR player, etc.) to a home stereo sound system. This is why I need to purchase this 12ft stereo dubbing cable. It was very good price, and it served my purpose. An excellent buy.
It was a toss-up between this unit and the 5005-S504. Other than 1&quot; screen size, 256MB RAM, and 10GB HDD space, there's nothing between them. Oh, a subwoofr :)Advice from the forum generally held tha of the two, the 3000 was probably the better bet as it's second generation - the 5005 is first gen. That way, most of the bugs have been ironed out, and asthetics have been improved this time round.Toshiba marketing make NO menton whatsoever of it, but the unit uses the newer Tualatin P3 CPU. Huge difference to the buyer who knows their terminology! With a 133mhz FSB, and larger on-die cache, this is how the system can last as long as 3.5 hours on a single battery charge. That, and a superb power management untility from Toshiba.The combo CDRW/DVD drive works like a charm, as does the hot-swapping floppy drive. The display is based on Nvidia's GeforceGO, incorporating 16MB of DDR RAM. This shows in the magnificent performance both in office applications and 3D gaming.Lastly, Windows XP :) The soothsayers say &quot;go for Pro, not home&quot; and I can see why. It does just what it advertises, and more besides - but will take some time to learn and tweak to your satisfaction. There are so many aspects to tweaking, it's like learning windows all over again.On the weight side, it is not a light piece of laptop, but then you save weight at the expense of features. I'm happy with the spec weight of around 3kg, which isn't a herculean load! For users not requiring CD/floppy on the go, the included weight-saver will make a noticeable difference to your shoulder.The sound is normal for laptops, though I'm no expert, but then if you want great sound, you should look elsewhere. That said, a simple plug-in of a set of speakers will rectify that.All this, and throw-in IEEE1394, 3 USB, infrared, SmartMedia, LAN, modem and parallel ports, and the whole package is sewn-up nicely. Can't speak highly enough of this machine, and will certainly look to Toshiba for future toys!I almost forgot, the online support and the sheer depth of the Toshiba website(s) is excellent. Just poke around the forum and you'll see them extent of customer support. Yes, there are gripes and mans, but responses are speedy, helpful and to the point. Go Toshiba.
These speakers are very lightweight and much smaller than I thought but the sound that comes out is surprisingly loud even though it doesn't have the base sound to it. It also sounds very good without that tinny sound you sometimes hear.
There are tons of people now who have posted reviews that say that this DVD player just stopped working on them. Well, that should hopefully give you a clue as to whether or not to buy this piece of junk. The same exact thing happened to me. One day it just stopped putting out audio or video, for no good reason that I could ascertain. It is now in the garbage pile waiting to be taken out with the morning trash.
The TV is very compact, attractive and able to be connected to many peripheral devices. It can also be used in a car. If you're buying it to attach to a Playstation or other game, you will probably be quite pleased. The screen quality is good as is the reception. The flaw is that, although you can hook it to cable, you can only get channels up to 24. For that reason, we returned ours, since we wanted it to see some higher channels.
I just recieved my 2nd generation iPod Shuffle from Apple's website about a couple days ago. I love the weight of the iPod because you don't even feel like you're wearing it. The size is also nice because it's not bulky at all. The clip is great because then you don't need to buy any special armbands or lanyards in order to keep it attached to you while you're out and about. Also, when adding songs to the iPod, you can have iTunes convert the songs to AAC format @ 128kbps automatically to make the file smaller and still have the great quality sound. This is an awesome product and is my favorite iPod aside from the video of course. The only draw back is the possiblity of losing or misplacing it. For under $80 this is a very nice MP3 player and would make a great x-mas present.
Excelente equipo, se nota la diferencia de inmediato al instalarlo, hay que usarlo con amplificador y buenos componentes o coaxiales o triaxiales, para apreciar bien las distintas frecuencias y notas que da este gran equipo....recomendado 100 %.....
Its a long RCA cable to carry subwoofer signals...and thats what it does. Dont get fooled by the higher 10,000 ranked cables...they dont make a difference. Get this...save some bucks...and buy a new DVD to enjoy that thundering BASS.Shipping - always fast and always free (prime member here).
Bought two (2) Lenmar NP-FC11 3.6 volt batteries for my 5 megapixel Sony Cybershot DSC-V1 digital camera. Neither battery charged in my camera as they should have. So I bought this Lenmar Omnisource BCLC1X2 battery charger but it also DID NOT WORK. The first red light lit up when I plugged it in (as it should) which indicates that it was receiving power. The second red light lit up (as it should) when I put the Lenmar battery onto it to charge it. The charger takes 1.5 hours to charge the battery to 90%. Unfortunately, after a mere five minutes, the third light came on in green indicating that the battery was 90% charged. When I tried the battery in my camera, it barely powered the camera on. The camera's battery indicator light was very low and registerd only 35 minutes of charge left, but the camera wouldn't even take one picture and died. So, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME IN BUYING THIS CHARGER or even its batteries (later bought two (2) more Lenmar batteries which did the same thing - they pretended to take a charge from the charger and didn't).
This battery is what my camera takes. So as far as batteries go, it's great! I got the item quickly and it was packaged very well. Would order again!!
It is a very good antenna and does avery good job. I have mine installedin my bedroom and it gives good reception.
I have had this one for three years and use it for my Nikons. I have SDHC and the large CF memory cards. It is fast and simple to use. I am getting another for someone for Christmas right now!NOTE: This review was written 4 years ago. Now these have changed. They are more cheaply made, and they don't take SDHC cards. My old one finally gave up the ghost.
This MP3 player puts all others to shame...especially Apple's line of iPod products. Why bow down to a company that gives their hapless customers zero flexibility when you can buy a wonderfully crafted, superior (in every way) product such as this? Just do the research. This little baby gets you everything you want for less money and more value.The earphones are very nice. Don't use this machine's bass boost with them, though. They're fine without it, and suffer with it turned on.Don't bother using the pouch that comes with it. The MicroPhoto will simply slide out of it; the pouch's strings to not stay tightened with travel.The controls are a little difficult to manage at first, but within ten minutes of playing with it, I was able to use it like a pro. Between my husband's large hands and my own small hands, neither of us have any problems with our two MicroPhotos.The display and the interface itself are both absolutely amazing. My one qualm with this little gadget is that its battery indicator will lead you to believe that one third of the juice has been sucked out of it within an hour or so of use. Apparently the indicator only goes by thirds, so even if you have 95% of the bugger still ready to go, it looks as if you should already begin to worry over the battery being drained. Hopefully this nuisance will be solved...other than that, I'm one satisfied customer!Creative's products have always been dependable, of course.
I would have given this product zero stars, but that wasn't an option. I am a Verizon DSL customer and I assume they can be considered a major DSL provider. Recently, the Fujitsu SpeedPort modem that came with my service went belly-up so I thought I'd try purchasing a replacement myself instead of waiting a week for one from Verizon. The ActionTec box states clearly that the modem works with all major DSL providers. At least in my case, this isn't true. I installed the modem, however, it was unable to recognize a signal from my DSL line.I contacted ActionTec technical support for assistance and I must say the front-line support guy was very professional. One interesting thing I noticed though is that although I called the general technical support number and chose the proper menu option, the support technician thought I had selected the Quest support line. Makes me wonder if they've only tested their product with Quest and assumed it would work with everything else.Anyway, the support technician and I performed all of the trouble shooting steps in his script with no luck. I was then transferred to a specialist who told me flat out that if the modem couldn't interpret the signal from my DSL line then I was out of luck and no further tinkering was necessary.Because of my experience with this product, I don't recommend it. If you are considering purchasing a modem on your own I recommend you check with your DSL provider for a list of compatible modems. Unfortunately, the Verizon support staff couldn't tell me if their service would work with modems other than Fujistu.In the end I got another Fujitsu from Verizon and am back on the net (writing this review among other things.)
The 450 is a great product with wonderful features too many to mention here. I have used it on a 800 mile motorcycle trip and it performed admirably. It's user friendly as long as a new user is not technically challenged. The visibility in bright sun light is surprisingly good. I could go on and on about the Zumo and I recommend it highly. Is it perfect? Probably not. Nothing is. It does come close, IMHO. You noticed that I rated it 4 stars. That's where the 'but' comes in.......If I had to do it over again, I would skip the 450 and go directly to the 550 and pay the additional money. Here's why.....for the kind of money spent, I decided to also use it in the car. To be able to do that, I had to purchase a car mount and power cord. By the time I added the costs for those items, I could nearly have paid the price difference between the 450 and 550. The 550 comes with the car mount and has some additional features such as Text To Voice (it will announce a turn by saying 'turn left on Main Street' instead of just saying 'turn left') and Blue Tooth capable.Bottom line is this, if you don't care about the additional features (which I didn't think I did) and you don't think you'll be using it in your car, get the 450. If you intend to use it in a car as well as your motorcycle, pay the difference and get the 550. In any event, I don't think you'll be disappointed with either unit.I absolutely love my Zumo.
This product was not what I expected. I stated that it had an LCD screen on it for viewing and the LCD screen is the mode screen so you cannot see the pictures that you have taken until you plug it into your computer. I bought this for my son for Christmas and he was very disappointed because he said that it was just like his old camera, the one that does not show his pictures.
much better than ipod or the others. cuter also. sreem frozed 1-2 times. that's the only negative thing about my lovely vision: M
I love this product. can work from anywhere, and it looks cool. There, nice and short. BUY THIS PRODUCT
very happy with this radio. don't care about short wave functions. i am a courier that drives a step van with rattling doors and a loud diesel engine. needed a portable radio that was loud enough to listen to talk radio over all the noise. the speaker strength is definitely loud enough. chose cause only uses 4 D size batteries. bought charger and batteries at radio shack.looks n feels light, plastic-y, n cheap. the batteries weighs it down a bit. have had for 4 months, carrying and banging it around: holding up pretty well so far.last radio plastic knobs broke off; these knobs stick way out;have to be careful not to bang it n break knobs off.few cons: no presets; when switching between am and fm, doesn't save previous station. handle is an adjustable strap; i like it short, but keeps stretching on it own; have to adjust every so often.bottom line: strong quality sound from a compact portable radio.
This item worked exactly as I wanted, my old one died after 6 years. We use it in the kitchen,this one even allows us to operate the microwave without interference with the video or audio.
I bought this camera two months ago and have been using it often and steadily since. Honestly, I have only had to charge the battery once. In fact, I recently fretted because I had accidently left the charging cable home on a recent vacation. No need. I still had plently of power by the end of the trip. I thought I'd have to make an investment on a second battery, but BOY, am I surprised. AMAZING!
Either I am idiot or this product is very poorly designed! It takes forever to get it just right, so that it won't slip off and still it feels uncomfortable and not quite right. Now they have them in sorts of colors, don't buy it, you'll just get annoyed everytime you want to use it, like me.
Love them but I have had 3 pairs but one side goes out after 90 days+/-
This is the second Kensington notebook lock I've owned. I left the first one behind at a hotel. Unfortunately, they don't make things like they used to anymore. The first one had distinct features on the lock and key, making it pretty unique and probably harder to remove by someone without a key. This one had a came with a pretty generic key, like a skeleton key. It's so plain looking, I'm led to believe that every lock has the same exeact key. So chances are if someone got ahold of one of these keys, they can unlock just about every one of these locks from Kensington.
I will never buy another used IPOD. They don't make good second hand buys. I have bought three used IPODs and none of them have worked. If you decide to buy used, ONLY buy from Amazon. They take them back with no problems at all.
I looked all over in the stores in California when I was there visiting, but to no avail, finding a clock radio that included a CD player. "As usual", I found exactly what I wanted at Amazon.The clock/radio, alarm and CD player works great and the price was even better. Thanks again to Amazon!! Dee
It's hard to review a product that's the size of a wafer. I got the 1GB not because I'm cheap, but because it's what my camera can handle (it's 10 years old). Was it fast? I guess it was as fast as my camera could go. Did it store all the photos from my vacation? YES! I was pleased that I didn't experience any data loss. I remember when these things were $300 for a 1GB, so for 20 bucks the bargain is unbelievable to me. I haven't installed the RescuePro software, but it's a nice bonus to have since I can use it on anything, not just the CF card I bought.
Some even work in my old stand alone LiteOn DVD recorder which is really picky. On my computer they are almost always perfect.
Bought 2 of them and they worked great. For nine bucks, you cant go wrong.
Highly recommend this product to clean your computer screens, TV screens, whatever. There are no streaks on the screen if you use it how it is directed.
Just got this in the mail, and I am loving it already. I am using it with a MacBook Pro, an it works to perfection. It works right away, and since it came with a power cable, there was no worry that my devices wouldn't be powered. I have an external hard drive, and I wasn't sure if it was going to be powered. The EHD, works fine, as does my USB Mouse, keyboard, VCD, iPod cable, graphics tablet, and flash drive. They are all powered and work wonderfully. One thing I will say is that the hub is pretty small, so don't expect to get a ton of USB devices plugged in, but the port on the front adds some nice spacing for those big devices.
These are my first impressions of this camcorder I got a month ago to document my baby growing up.Pros:- Good color quality compared to other cheap camcorders- Small and light- Easy to use- 16:9 aspect ratio. Not HD, but still letterbox- Excellent anti-shake mechanism- Worked very well with my PC through the Firewire connectorCons:- No audio inputs- Menu system is a bit tedious- Autofocus a bit clumsy when zooming in and out of objects
I bought this 4GB SDHC card expecting fast read/write performance since it's advertised as a class 6, 150x card. On the bright side, the card works. But the transfer speed is very slow. I use it in my digital camera (Panasonic TZ5) and I'm only getting about 3 megabytes/sec transfer out of this card, which is about half of Class 6 speed (which is supposed to be 6 MB/sec) and only a fraction of the 150x speed rating (which is supposed to be 22.5 MB/sec) that the card is advertised at. It's not worth the hassle and the money to return this card since it was cheap, but there are other cards at the same price range that don't seem to have as many problem cases.So overall I would not buy this product again.
I saw the mixed reviews here but decided to purchase this one over all the others on the market. I have not been disappointed. I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 desktop replacement system and ever since I plugged it in to my machine I have not had a heating issue at all. The fan might be noisy for some but I consider it a worthwhile tradeoff instead of having a hot or burned lap or barely being able to type sometimes because the laptop is hot. There are actually 2 fan settings - high and low - and both cool extremely well so if noise is your worry, turn it on low. I like to leave my system always on and this cooler keeps up with it. My laptop is a 15.4" widescreen and even though it hangs off a little, I've no issues. If you want cooling for low cost, go for this one.
These speakers are great. I like to listen to relaxation and meditation music at night. My husband would always come in when I was meditation and would need the music shut off in order to sleep. Now I can just place the speaker under my pillow and enjoy my relaxation while my husband can sleep and can't hear the music at all. Well worth the small investment.
used to hook up my Kaoss pad (KO1) and Kaoss pad (KP3) to a mixer. Works great. Cables are high quality.
I've had no problems with this keyboard for the year plus that I've had it. It works well, and was very simple to install.
My Nikon D70s SLR camera use more than 5 MB per shot, so you need enough room and fast access memory type.The Sandisk Ultra II meet all these requeriments and more.If you need a good companion to your digital SLR camera, I'm sure that Sandisk Compact Flash Card Ultra II from Sandisk will be perfect for you.
Wow! I recently set up my Brother MFC-7820N, and I'm thoroughly impressed. Unlike so many other peripherals, the software works perfectly, and was easy to install. The printer is compact, print quality is great, the sheet feeder is a welcome addition over my HP all-in-one, and the print speed is phenomenal.Some of the best features:* Well-written software. Too often, the device itself should work well, but buggy drivers and third-rate add-in software prevent the device from working at its full potential. Brother has done a stellar job with the software.* The front panel on the printer looks like a copier, with plenty of control over zoom, contrast, etc.* You can auto-send scans to any connected computer* The sheet feeder works very well* Paper tray holds plenty of paper (maybe 200 sheets)* Print quality is excellent* For those of you using inkjet printers, they're great, but laser printing is cheaper (the toner costs much less per page than ink), and the paper is not going to smudge if it gets a little bit wet).I had a bias toward brands like HP, Canon, and Epson, but this printer has completely sold me that Brother provides the best functionality. You will not be disappointed with this printer.
I attached the remote to the instrument panel of my motorcycle. The iPod is safely tucked away in a saddle bag out of the elements. No wires, no fuss, no muss. And you can't beat the price! No interference. Never had a problem.
Worked good as installed! My old troubles are over for a while now, thanks to this product. The HP Vectra VL 420 DT is even compatible with this! Recommended if you know old computers very well to the core.
First one we ordered directly from Amazon.com was defective: when more than one speaker was selected, sound from the left speaker (in all connected rooms) would fade out. Switch it back to just one speaker (at a time) selected and both speakers would finally come in. Amazon replaced it and the replacement works perfectly now, thank you! It's nice to have selectable sound coming from all 4 rooms now, powered by our Onkyo receiver which was only capable of powering up to 3 rooms by itself. Sound quality sounds good so far!
I bought this external drive in late 2005 or early 2006, and have used it on two XP laptops, leaving it plugged in the majority of the time, and it still works fine. My oldest laptop occasionally won't recognize it, but I tend to think that's a problem with it being an old and worn out windows machine, and not the harddrive. From what I've read about other, cheaper external harddrives, I think I got a great deal and a winner. I transfer and delete everything from large .avi files to pictures, and it still works great.
This was the best price out there for the genuine Canon product and it is awesome; great quality. Will buy again if available.
Very happy with seller and product! Bought as a Christmas present and was very happy with quick shipping and how well packaged it was. Thanks
This bag is huge! It holds everything and the kitchen sink. So, it can get really heavy really fast! Good product if that is what you want... I am currently looking for a smaller bag. When I do take it to school people ask if I am going camping! It is that big! If you are looking for a big bag this is the one. I have found it good for vacations. Yes, it had room for school books, but think of the weight it adds.
I purchased this headset to replace the rather chintzy, monaural headset provided in the box with Dragon's Naturally Speaking 8 (Standard.) I was delighted to discover that, even prior to further 'training' of the software, the voice recognition ratio improved immediately and dramatically. Unlike the hardware from Nuance (the current makers of Dragon), the Plantronics set is USB2 plug-and-play with XP, requiring no software and it works, just as advertised, right out of the box. Other reviews that have criticized this set because of it's inadequate 'portability' and the feeling that the way it can be folded compromises it's structural integrity, simply have not been my experience. I must say, though, that it doesn't travel. It sits on a hook next to my PC.Voice recognition is not the perfect (or even improved) solution to every writing need - however, coupled with a GOOD headset/microphone combination, it is well worth having and using for many usual Word and emailing functions
My office machine is 2 years old, with USB ports in the back - rather inconvenient to plug in my USB Zip drive or a digital camera (old 1.3 MP!) This worked out very well for me, I fixed it to the CPU tower using a piece of velcro. The discounted price made it a real steal.
This scans beautifully, and comes with good programs for editing and e-mailing and immediate printing-
This is my 1st noise-cancelation headphone just bought for about 3 days after extensive search and reviews of available comments of Sony, Bose, Panasonic, Senh....etc. I have those very cheap headphones like Craig. I was a bit hesitated before buying this ATH-ANC7 one after reading those comments w/one star rating like poor sound quality, irritating ears by the fabric stitch, sound leakage, R and L unbalanced sound and poor construction etc. I don't want to pay $300 above for a noise-cancelation headphone because it is just too expensive for the purpose. The ATH-ANC7 price appears to be very attractive.Noise-canceling capability: Both my kid and I have tried this headphone for at least 3 days, and my original hesitation from those one star reviewers has been totally out of window. Its noise-cancelation works quite good, particularly eliminating low hum noise. Both my kid and I tried in a bath room which we can hear the gas furnace low hum noise very well without the headphone, but as soon as we activated this headphone, we felt that we are in a vacuum, absolutely quiet. However, it doesn't filter out vocal noise as good as those furnace low hum noise.Sound quality: The sound quality is definite very good and I try on an Enya CD on my PC and I am very satisfied by the sound quality. My teenaged kid tries MP3 player w/this headphone while walking on the treadmill and didn't complain. The bass, however, is little boomy and muddy and I don't expect any headphone can match the bass of regular floor-standing speakers.Comfort: It fits nicely on both my kids' and my heads with its adjustable headband without any problem. However, it gets quite warm after one hr use and I have to take it off to vent/cool my ears. I haven't had a chance to try this in a airline travel and plan to buy another identical one so we won't have to fight to use it at home.
I have spent the better part for 6 months researching LCD's and waiting for the price to come down. I finally decided on the Sharp Aquos 32 LCD and I havent regretted my decision yet. The TV comes with two comp video inputs and an HDMI slot. Setup was a breeze...just make sure you read your HDTV cable box owners manual so you can have the screen set up in the right ratio etc. If you dont have HDTV then dont buy this TV or any other HDTV...stick with a CRT. If you are a gamer then you will probably want to buy a seperate HD switcher so you can plug all of your comp video cables without switching them in and out. Another nice feature is the "hidden" compartment on the back of the TV where all of your connections go. Bind them together in the handy dandy cable tie (supplied with the TV) and you have a "neat" bundle of wires running out of the back of the TV. I didnt bother to hang mine and instead am using the base that came with it (I'm paranoid about hanging anything on a wall that cost almost $2k).
I opened the package, read the two page instructions and hooked it up in about 4 minutes. Just getting this far was a an accomplishment for me! But the best part was that it actually works! The sound clarity and bass boost provides a noticeable difference in sound output. I recommend this product.
I have been a fan of Tiffen filters for decades, and I have always purchased UV/Skylight filters to protect my lenses. Inadvertent scratches and nicks are inflicted on the filter rather than the lens glass, and this simple investment has saved me a considerable amount of money over the years.When using this filter with my Nikon D3100, however, I have found that the auto-focus function is impaired to the point that the camera is unable to automatically focus in average indoor light. The resulting images are either out of focus or the camera fails to focus altogether. Once I remove the UV Protector filter, the functionality is restored. I don't experience this impairment under outdoor lighting or studio lighting conditions.I don't know if other camera/lens brands experience the same drawback, but this cripples the Nikon D3100 auto-focus technology indoors since the camera focuses pre-flash.If you rely on the auto-focus capabilities of your DSLR for candid indoor photography and you notice problems with focus, this filter might be the culprit.
After using this camera for the past year and a half, never having any problems, all of a sudden the flash is not working properly, my pictures that once turned out great, are dark and unusable....talked to Olympus, they will charge me $100 to take a look at the camera and then charge me to fix it, it is just not worth it. Also, this camera takes too long in between photos, and drains batteries, you are better off buying one of their newer versions.
This fire pit was just delivered today. I was very excited to get it since I had researched fire pits for a week and found this one to be the best deals for the money. When I took it out of the box, much to my dissapointment, I found the fire pit had an egg shape to it. It was bent way out of shape. The box looked fine so I don't think this happened during shipping. This is the worst item I've ever received and I do a lot of on-line shopping. Thank you very little Landmann for the horrible quality control. I took the day off work in anticipation of receiving this fire pit and spent a large part of the day getting landscape pavers laid down and getting ready for cooking on it tonight. Now our plans are ruined due to someone not caring enough to send out a quality product. And I have to spend my own money shipping it back to Amazon. How is that fair??? I gave this product one star because that's as low as I couuld rate it but I actually give it NEGATIVE 10 STARS!!! Major buyers remorse on this one!!! BUYER BE WARE!!!
AS A GO VIDEO LOYAL VCR FAN I MUST SAY, STAY AWAY FROM THIS MACHINE. THE VHS TRACKING DOES NOT WORK. THE MACHINE PLAYS ONLY PRE-RECORDED TAPES & SOMETIMES RECORDS PROGRAMS @ FAST FORWARD SPEED! DON'T BOTHER WITH EXTENDED WARRENTY OR EVEN TRYING TO GET THIS MACHINE FIXED! I CALLED SERVICE & WHAT A ROUND & ROUND LOAD OF BULL I GOT. THE DVD DOES PLAY FINE. I AM NOW ON A QUEST TO GET MY 400+ MOVIES TO DVD BEFORE MY DUAL GO VIDEO VCR DIES.
I choose this card because it was the largest I could get. I couldn't find any SmartMedia cards that had more space. I like it though; it lets my 3.2 megapixel camera take up to 169 pictures before I need to dump them on the computer.I bought this online because I couldn't find any smart media cards in the stores. Apparently they have been phased out in favor of newer standards.
Great lens. Highly HIghly recommended. The only down side is that I did not do proper survey before buying and its AF only works with nikons that have focus motors built in and not cheaper cameras like the D5000 or the D3000. Even with that and only manual focus, I get very nice results. I will, howoever, try to sell this and get a DX one.
I used this case in the Bahamas recently and didn't have a bit of problem. I took it down with a paper towel inserted just in case it leaked. When I finished my dive the paper towel was dry and I inserted my camera. I took it along on my next dive and have some great pictures. I did lose my first set of weights. However, that was because I didn't tighten the screw with a screwdriver. The next set was properly tightened and stayed on the camera case.
I took this adopter with me when I was traveling to India to use it with my laptop charger and my camera battery charger. It worked and it seems durable. I guess that's all that matters. Remember it does not convert voltage (from 220 V to 110 V, etc.).
Initially I wanted to give this 4 stars because it performs up to specs but with the rebate, I think the price/value makes it a 5 star.
This alarm clock has several features that I really like, but unfortunately it's also got one big drawback that drags its overall value down considerably: it doesn't always go off. This has only happened three times in the year that I've been using it, but that's three times that I've been late for, or entirely missed, important appointments. The alarm will be properly set (each time I've checked afterward to make sure I hadn't made an AM/PM mistake or anything), but then not make a sound at the appointed time. And it will STILL be set and turned on when I finally awake, so I know it isn't a matter of me accidentally turning it off in my sleep. It's also not just an issue with this one particular clock, as I own two of the exact same model, and the other has done the same thing.However, there are things I like about the clock, if only it would just do what it's principally intended to do. I'll just offer a brief rundown on positive and negative features...POSITIVES:+ When it does go off, it's plenty loud, and never fails to wake me up (the product name &quot;Banshee&quot; is quite appropriate - in fact, this could be a negative aspect if you prefer a less shrill alarm). There are two volume settings available - &quot;loud&quot; and &quot;soft&quot; - and the softer setting is all I've ever had to use.+ The numbers are large and very easy to read, even from across the room.+ The buttons are also sufficiently large that setting the alarm/time is easy, even in the dark.+ This clock is cordless (the product description here says it runs on three AAA batteries, though mine, which is exactly the same by all other appearances, requires one AAA and one 9-volt battery) so it can be placed anywhere, or be taken along on trips, without having to worry about a place to plug it in.+ I also happen to like the appearance of this clock. It's very simple and unobtrusive.NEGATIVES:- First and foremost is the fact that it occasionally fails to go off, as I mentioned at the beginning of this review.- The snooze function only gives you an additional 4 minutes, which hardly seems worth it. I myself tend to like a clock with a snooze time of between 8 and 10 minutes. But this is largely a matter of personal preference.- The display is not constantly backlit, and you must hold down the snooze button if you wish to have a light by which to read the clock in the dark. This can be irritating, especially if you're not entirely sure just where your alarm clock IS as the moment. On the other hand, however, this feature may be beneficial to those who require absolute darkness in order to sleep.
It works with ipod photo.The sound quality is noticeably improved with it. It is true line-out.Previously, I bought another ipod lineout from amazon. It is not true line-out and the sound quality is the same as the phone-out with maximum volume. I have returned it. I want to give the link of it, but it is very strange, I can not find it at amazon any longer.This one is true line-out, it actually gives better sound quality.I love it.
This is one of the most amazing pieces of sonic engineering HARMAN KARDON ever created. Since they own Mark Levinson and Lexicon, both high end pro gear manufacturers, they were in a unique position to create something truly special, and in an unheard of lower profile than ordinary manufacturers. The result was the stellar DPR (digital path receiver) series, which unfortunately like all things great, was not continued. But this is the flagship model, a 7 channel 120 watt in 8 ohms beast, which has the power to drive virtually ANY speaker system made, with plenty of power to spare. And unlike most receiver manufactures, Harman Kardon don't kid around about their power rating specifications. This receiver would easily beat the pants off most of the claimed 120 watt per channel receivers out there that actually only put out 50 or 60 watts x 7, if your lucky.Having owned Harman Kardon and Infinity speaker products for the last 10 years, I can safely say that they create some truly special and unique products in the consumer audio field that stand far above the regular crowd of cheaped out mass market manufacturers out there who hide behind a brand name while producing shoddy gear, and then don't support their products or their customers when they often fail. Harman Kardon customer support will not desert you like that in or out of the warranty period. They really do want your business. But then I have also never had a single new or refurbished item break that I have bought from them. But obviously having items shipped through a parcel service can damage items in ways that might not be obvious until you turn it on, or use it a bit. And I provide plenty of space around my audio gear for proper cooling, too, which many people do not causing it to overheat and fail. Even setting another piece of gear on top of an amp or receiver might be enough to cause an overheating problem and component failure down the road. Anyone lucky enough to own one of these needs to treat it with the proper respect it deserves, and not seal it up with no ventilation in a closed cabinet and put it behind glass doors with gear stacked on it where it will heat up and eventually fail. High current high output amplifiers do not play well with heat, and never will.But getting back to this review of this golden sounding all digital path receiver...It is an AMAZING sounding piece of consumer audio gear at it's original price of $1800 retail. At the time it was released, I didn't hear anything else that came close to the realistic, sweet and warm sound these all digital amplifiers produced on the brutally honest sounding Infinity Interludes or Preludes series. Receivers like those from Onkyo and Sony, just sounded painfully harsh and metallic on these speakers, while Pioneer and Yamaha sounded a bit over restrained, muddy and muffled. Only the Denon's I auditioned even sounded close to the Harman Kardon's in terms of honest audio realism and an almost 3d quality of the recreated sound stage coming from quality Infinity speakers. And this particular DPR-2005 receiver was ultimately the stand alone pure sonic winner after much comparison shopping.Using an HD-CD capable player, with the improved bit rate sampling of even regular CDs, also makes this receiver sound like sonic nirvana. And the playback of Blu-ray movies is just jaw dropping unbelievable. It's just too bad that Harman Kardon didn't wait a few more years to release this all digital bad boy with HDMI and digital lossless surround codec capability like DTS-HD, too!Finally, there's the sad fact you simply can't buy a similar designed pure digital amp/receiver that sounds like this one in this price range, even today, unless you decide to spend tens of thousands of dollars on separate pro gear with all digital amps and all digital preprocessors. Yes, you can now get new receivers with digital pure pathways and this much power for 2 to 5 grand, but you can't get them with all digital amplification, too, that's the kicker.
I looked around at cheaper shower radios and also looked at the high-end offerings. This was the perfect price point of top quality. I've owned this radio for over a year and it is just such a part of my daily routine that I would really miss it if it were gone. Set your favorite stations on one band and set another person's favorites on another. Choose to listen to an early AM talk show or get traffic or just anything to get your brain going. Anyhow....this radio has performed flawlessly. I can't think of reception issues and it is plenty loud and easy to read. It is not a battery hog. I'm very satisfied..........That's what I wrote a year ago, but the radio recently stopped powering on. After looking over the battery power and other possibilities I concluded that the power on button has failed. In fact, I read someplace that this was an issue for another owner of this model. I guess I got my money's worth out of it, but I'm moving up to the Sangean with a little of my Christmas bonus I earned this year:)
I have had my set since November 2003, one of the best deals on the market for a projection HDTV monitor. No troubles out of this set, excellent picture, lots of features and inputs.
I bought this camera few days back and results look amazing. The only thing I would agree that its pretty techy.You'll need to read the manual before doing some operations.
The filter is very dusty and it's not in its original box. The box is very old. The filter is fine after all the dust is scrubbed off.
I've owned a Rider for three years, and until recently really liked it. The device is easy to use, the maps are reliable, and I've found the resolution to be as good as one can expect for a device that is used in bright sun. The problem? on a recent 9-day ride we encountered unpaved roads that had "washboard effect" from runoff. The vibration when riding over the roads caused the cradle mount to snap at the point that supports the rubber mounting strap, and TomTom has discontinued the replacement part. Without this piece, my Rider is now useless, as there is no way to mount the device on the bike and tap into the on-board power. I have searched everywhere - - via Amazon, eBay, blogs, etc. - - and the cheapest replacement I can find is over $180 for what was once a $25 part. It seems that I'm not the only Rider owner who has experienced cradle failure. When I spoke with a TomTom rep, he apologized but flatly said they no longer offered support parts for any Rider V1 product. He then sent me a list of several mounting device resellers, all of whom did not have the replacement cradle in stock. (Did I mention that I'm not the only Rider owner who has experienced cradle failure?) Even TomTom is aware of the defective cradle design - - they've gone to a completely different mounting system on the Rider V2. However, for TomTom to abandon Rider V1 owners is unforgivable in my book, and TomTom is going to lose a very loyal customer who has purchased four devices in five years. Can you imaging buying a motorcycle and learning that the manufacturer has decided to stop building maintenance parts after 2 years?
There's little more to say....great item, almost a "must have", but forty bucks for a half ounce of plastic is absolutely criminal.
I got same mount with my GPS unit. The mount broke in 3 days. Now I must hold the GPS or put it on passenger seat (if no passenger) and just listen to the instructions.I don't like the design. It has the extra middle unit that does nothing more but made this thing hard to use. It can be made much simpler. Why not a simple mount without the extra middle unit? You can already plug the charger to GPS power slot! Why the extra step and extra unit? This is just a waste of materials without adding additional value.I really need a mount to use the GPS. However, if I order this one and spend another $20, I would have no confidence on the new one. It may break in 3 days, or have other problems as described by the reviewers.And how about the hassle of returning a $20 thing and going through the laborious warrantee process? That was the reason I visited this accessory item. Well, after seeing all reviews, I would rather keep my $20 and save myself from some more disappointment.
Other than the remote does not have a button to open and close the tray the product has performed very well. The picture output is better than any other DVD player I've used.
These speakers rock. Was a bit spectacle spending [that amount] on computer speakers, but these are worth every penny and more. A full, rich sound is obtained with these "state of the art" Monsoon speakers. If you try them, you will keep them.
I purchased this unit a few months ago and was very happy with it until it began to randomly turn the volume up to high as it was playing and would not go down. Try as I may, the volume just would not remain on low, no matter how many times I turned off the power and tried to reset it.If anyone else has encountered this problem and solved it, please let me know!
It is useless, don't wast your money. I bought thinking it is a good Camera after seeing from my friend. Unfortunately my friend's and mine had the same problem: the memory Card slot does not recognize or read any memory card.
A very handy little meter to use in photography and cinematography. So far it has done its job well and I haven't had any problems with it. Easy to learn and you can be using it in no time if you have never used a light meter before. Well worth it for the price.
The DVD player has some very good functions and I enjoyed the digital photo functions a lot. I currently have this unit hooked up to a non-HD 27" set. In that respect, it works like a dream. DVD player works great. VCR is better than my old GE 4-head VCR. However, I tried hooking it up to my 53" HD TV and audio receiver and this is where I ran into problems. The progressive scan component video gives off a very clear picture, but when the 5.1 digital audio is hooked up the results were very poor. You see...the unit has very poor shielding, and you get interference whenever the RCA or digital coaxial cables are hooked up (this manifests as slight white horizontal lines visible on the screen). This was cleared up when I by-passed those cables in favor of the optical cable for digital audio. HOWEVER, if you want to use the VCR on the unit you MUST have the RCA cables connected. There's no other way around it. In order to take advantage of the progressive scan qualities of this unit, you have to forgo the VCR entirely (which defeats the purpose of buying a DVD/VCR combo unit). If you have a smaller TV then this white-line interference isn't so noticeable (you only see it when the component video is being used), but blown up to 53" it's very annoying. In a nutshell, this unit is great for smaller non-HD TVs, but the poor shielding prevents me from recommending it for any screens bigger than 32". If you have a big TV/receiver set-up and want to use this unit, try hooking the video up via RCA cable instead of the component video and you won't get that interference so much (but this defeats the purpose of buying a progressive scan DVD player).
I consider myself an advanced amateur and purchased this for use on my new Nikon D5000. I am very pleased with the quality of my indoor flash photos (vs. those taken with the built-in flash) as well as for fill-in lighting outdoors. The ability to angle the head up/down and side to side is very useful. Seamless integration with the D5000 system makes this the right combination of capability and pricing for me. If I need master/slave lighting in the future I will then invest in a master unit such as the (SB-800) and use this SB-600 as a slave. For now, I saw no reason to spend the extra money on a master unit. As I continue to learn and work on improving my skills, this flash seems more than sufficient for my needs.
I own one of these and cannot use it for the following reasons :Display cursor is not visible and there arent any settings for contrast, you cannot see the cursor even in dim light and cannot adjust it !VERY VERY obfuscated menu system. This is not a player that is truly mobile in that you will not be able to drive a car, bike or exercise while using this because the menu system is very counter-intuitive and has many unnecessary levels of nesting.No nice features such as speeding up or slowing down playback.I am glad that I didnt actually buy this poorly designed unit but was given as a gift from an apparent enemy.Please note that there are a ton of these for sale used, this should tell you something.
I've used DL-160 cartridges with my Denon DP-59L turntable for 20+ years and it is highly recommended. Don't have experience using it on other turntables, but I expect that it'll work just as well.
I purchased this item 3 months ago and after 2-3 uses the metal male connector started wobbling in its plastic casing. Since then this item simply stopped working. After buying a replacement from a knowledgeable cable supplier, I learned that you should always check how the metal connector is attached to the cable itself, most decent cables show a cross-section illustration usually its one thick solid piece of metal that houses the entire assembly. Trust me pay $20 extra and get something that lasts. This seller does offer refunds, but after you pay return shipping and restocking fees, its hardly worth while. Once you've bought it you're stuck with it. However there is a silver lining, this cable has been cut up and used as a tie for a new Apple sapping I have in the garden against a stake.
This lens gets five stars if for no other reason than it has no competitors in the EF mount. However, it is a pricey lens designed for specialist applications and is not for most general purpose photographers.Optics: Shooting wide-open (not really the intended use of this lens), the center is very sharp with the corners falling to good. Tilting or shifting results in even more drop-off in the corners. Shooting at working apertures (f/8 or smaller), the sharpness across the frame is excellent and there is no real vignetting and very, very little distortion. The only problem at working apertures is a bit of CA in the corners, but this cleans up very easily in post.Ease of Use: Well-damped focus ring (as it should be for a MF only lens). Tilt and shift are easy to apply and lock, though the knobs are probably smaller than they should be. You should also note that it is possible to end up with one of the knobs under the viewfinder housing, which makes operation difficult, but this can be avoided and as is a common "feature" to all of the TS-E lenses. Lens cap is a bit better than the Canon standard and the lens hood is good quality plastic and locks on securely, unlike many Canon hoods.These lenses are said to be "hard" to use, but with a liveview and a little knowledge, they are stupid simple to use. Just remember to use the DOF preview button to stop down the lens so you can see the final composition on the screen. It will take a bit before everything clicks, but you can master the ins and outs in an afternoon.While there are many great resources on using tilt/shift lens, as a basic overview:Shift allows you to change the perspective of the lens. If you shoot architecture and need buildings to have straight lines, this will be handy feature. You can of course accomplish the same task in most image manipulation programs, but you do sacrifice some of the frame to computer perspective correction.Tilt allows you to change the field of focus from being perfectly parallel to the sensor. Thus, you can get near and far objects in perfect focus, which is an important ability for landscape or product photographers. Yes, you can get landscapes that are reasonably sharp from near to far by taking advantage of the hyperfocal focus distance, but this only puts near and far in "good-enough" focus. If you consider the cliched meadow in front of mountains photo, with hyperfocal focusing, you will find that the nearest flowers are annoyingly defocused and the mountains aren't as sharp as they could be. However, with a TS-E lens, you can avoid this and more or less have the entire scene in sharp focus.Of course, the price you pay for this ability is a that you have to purchase a big, heavy, expensive, and manually focusing lens, meaning that this lens is not for everyone. However, if you want to shoot truly great landscapes (assuming you already have a good eye for things), then a TS-E lens is the way to go (unless of course you drag a LF camera out there, which is really the way to go). And if you shoot a lot of products, then this is really the way to go.As a general note, tilt and shift are perpendicular to each other, so if you have the lens tilted up or down, you can only shift left and right. This is probably the behavior you want, but if you want to be able to tilt up and down while shifting up and down, you can either pay Canon to change the lens, or you can do it yourself with a screwdriver and a bit of care. The newest TS-E lenses allow you to do this yourself without tools, but for most users, this limitation will not be a problem.Oh... build quality is also excellent. It feels like a tank and I have yet to have any problems with mine. I will of course keep everyone updated.Also, these lenses mount the Canon series of extenders, so you get a great 60/4 and 90/5.6 as well if you already own the extenders. Optical quality drops off a bit with the 2x, but at working apertures, it is more than good enough for professional quality big prints.
I already owned a set of these speakers, and wanted another set for another room. I use them for my XM Radio, my iPod, as well as my computer. The quality is great, considering the price! The bass is good on the sub-woofer. The audio quality is great for both music as well as audiobooks, so these little guys are pretty versatile. Since there's a little light under the speaker to let you know the power is on, an added benefit is that it doubles as a nightlight!I would love to be able to buy additional little speakers so I could litter the room and create a surround-sound experience or to be able to branch off and add a speaker (or two) to an additional room.Shipper was great - prompt shipping, professional service.
The DX-929 is only a 40 channel radio, I wanted a single side band radio. I had to get RMA return the 929 for a 959. Now I am very happy with the new radio. I had to pay a little more for the DX-959, but it does what I want and now I am happy. Great service and no problem making the exchange. Just remember the DX-929 is not a single side band radio the picture shows a radio with single sideband but it is wrong.
The cable is great quality, however, it does not work for what I ordered it for. I need a female side where I can plug it into my Bose Noise Acoustic Canceling headphones. Also, the other end it does not fit into the Sony Bravia Optical digital slot.
I purchased a mini print server because I wanted to use my laptop in one room and print from another, and I chose this particular model because I have a Netgear router and the manual for that router suggested the Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121). I consider myself moderately computer-savvy. The directions were clear, and I was able to install the software with no trouble. However, the print server did not work--- no test page would print. After much research on the Internet, using Google to find various forums, including a Netgear forum, I discovered that the Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121) is not compatible with all-in-one printers. A moderator on the Netgear forum stated that a person could use the Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121) with all-in-one printers by downloading printer-only drivers. It boiled down to (I guess) 1) choosing to use all three functions of my printer (printer, copier, scanner), but having to carry my laptop into the room with the printer, 2) only using the print function and being able to print from another room, or 3) buying a new printer that was compatible with the Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121). I chose to return the Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121). I rated this item only one star because I could not use it and because it was not obvious before purchase that many printers are not compatible (not merely the all-in-ones, as I found out through my research). I am very happy with my Netgear router, but not with the Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121). I highly recommend that a potential buyer visit the compatibility list on the Netgear website to make sure that their printer is compatible before purchase of the Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121).
For like 2-300 more $ you can get the EOS Digital Rebel, This is also 8 mp-NO LENSES ONLY 1 SUPER LENSEThis camera does not allow you to attach any lenses to increase quality or view! It has one built in lense that does enough though, if you are not going pro then this lense should do the trick, it does macro shots fine for me, and it does long distance shots decently.SLOWThis is the slowest Camera I have ever used in my life, I have tried the EOS digital rebel and have seen a few others. This takes like 5-7 seconds to auto focus. I take photography at a hockey game for a local team, I am now forced to upgrade cameras because I CANNOT take good actions shots with this, I would have to know where they will be, start autofocusing on the ground hoping that it will focus intime, then finish pressing the button whent he hockey players came around... problem is, if I move, it messes up the focus, plus sometimes even just trying to focus on the ice will throw it out of focus.OVERALLoverall its a great camera for amatuer nature shots, its a bit heavy but you dont need to carry and cant add lenses to it so in overall equipment weight you save yourself loads of pounds I guess. It does macro fine for me, it does great for still photos, or actions shots that will not move out of your view. When you turn up the ISO the shots will get VERY grainy VERY quick, it only goes up to 400, which should give sufficient light anywhere but it will ruin the quality of the picture...Upgrade people... please, now I have a powershot pro1 that I really cannot use and is near impossible to sell for the amount of money I need... and I need 800 and something bucks to get the eos digital rebel...Tyler
The driver for the SpeedStream could be installed. However during installation the default settings are shown (e.g., channel 11), but you can't change them. I couldn't find the file to edit. When you bringup the SpeedSteam Wireless LAN Utility the icon does not appear in the system tray. I also couldn't use browser to access www.speedstream.com -- &quot;The connection was refused when attempting to contact www.speedstream.com&quot;.I use to have a Microsoft wireless adapter, but it died so I wanted to try out Siemens. Big mistake. I have PC with Windows 2000 Professional. So I just use the 10/100 ethernet instead.Look elsewhere if you want a wireless connection.
Product works great. Much, much, cheaper than buying it from humminbird direct. I would purchase it again if something happened to the one I have.
I really don't think you can do better than this wire for the money. It's very near the rated spec, and is also actually 50 feet long per spool. The wire itself is shielded very well with a thicker than normal outer cover per wire. Of couse the wire is marked, which makes matching your speaker phase really easy. This is a no-brainer for me. I thought about buying pure copper wire from Manards, but the price was more than double this and I would have had two wires running from each speaker that would have had to be wire tied at 6 inch intervals. It just was not worth it. For those of you that are complaining about the pure copper wire being so much better than aluminum, you need to take an Electicity class. The difference between pure copper and aluminun is so neglitable that you can not hear the difference. It's freaking impossible! The conductivity between copper and aluminum is barely even different. Yes it is differnet and can be measured as well. But there is no valid reason, other than your own missconceptions to pay extra for pure copper wire or that stupid Monster cable that so many people buy. Learn about Murpys law before you start to even think you know what what you are taking about. Otherwise I could care less. Spend your money on wire that will give you absolutly no difference in sound, other than your preconcived ideas that Moster Cable stand by and rips people off by as well. Steven Level
I purchased this unit for my sister. She has a small boombox for radio and CD listening, and she had a cheap DVD player for her TV. I bought this unit to upgrade her DVD into something better and also so she could enjoy listening to her CDs with something better than her small weak boombox speakers. Saving precious dresser top space was a bonus also.I am going to say ditto to the &quot;bro&quot; reviewer. Their experiences mirrored my own. I would like to add that setup was a breeze. My sister is not very technically inclined and she had no issues setting everything up, including the radio antennas and speaker system. I checked things over and everything looked well.I was impressed with the ease and quickness of the DVD player. Her old player was slow and had all sorts of menu problems. This unit was fast, equal to most quality DVD players out there, and very quiet. The default menu was very intuitive and loaded the DVD menus very quickly. Sound quality was much better than her TV speakers and the speakers were easy to mount onto her TV stand.This unit is a very elegant system and I am very impressed with it. I would definately purchase it again and recommend that others do the same. I rated this item four stars, I believe it would have to be an outstanding product at a value price to rate that, however all things considered, including price, this is a strong four.
I puchased twice already a miniDV head cleaner. the first one did not work with my sony camcorder the other one bought by my wife which is too expensive i returned it. I finally found this one that serves its purpose for a lower price.
THIS SYSTEM IS VERY HARD TO BEAT.I HAVE ABOUT 6 OF THESE UNITS.2 I USE 24 HOURS A DAY.4 ARE FOR BACK-UP UNITS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT MAKE THIS MODEL ANYMORE.THE CAMERA WORKS OFF OF 12 VOLTS AND THE NEW ONES WORK OFF OF 9 VOLTS.I HAD A 9 VOLT CAMERA AND TRIED TO MAKE IT WORK OFF OF 12 VOLTS - NO LUCK SO IT WENT IN THE TRASH.THE SYSTEM WORKS VERY WELL .
I've used trackballs for years, and this one is my favorite. I use it both at home and work. Comfortable and smooth rolling with great control. Easy to clean. While its predecessors needed replacing, my first of these is still going strong. I think it might be 5-6 years old.
First of all our player would freeze up a lot but the worst part is the sound is horrible. The headsets were included but even with the volume all the way up you can't hear. Unless there is absolute quiet around you at all times, pay a little extra and get something better.
The auto focus feature doesn't always get into focus immediately. The video feature stinks, it is literally a series of photos being taken, and when played back on computer, it's so grainy it's hardly worth bothering with. Outside photos are fantastic, but, inside photos tend to be grainy. I'll be buying another brand the next time around. I do like having to use AA batteries, but have to replace often. Sheesh, I guess I like this camera a lot less than I thought! I think I'll go back to Kodak.
This is a very nice addition to any Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT / XTi. I have the Rebel XT. The Opteka battery pack grip fits perfectly and all the buttons work as described. This makes your camera feel a bit weightier and allows your pinky finger to rest on something (the EOS Digital Rebel XT is a small camera). With 2 batteries this camera will last FOREVER.The only problem is - my lens (the Canon 28mm-105mm lens) now causes the camera to tip forward. This doesn't bother me as much but it may bother some because you can't set it on the table without resting on the lens.Fits perfect, assembly was 1-2 minutes (read the paper that came with it), and plug in the batteries and you're well on your way to shooting 1,100+ photos!
Great price and does the job. It's also really flexible, which I liked because of the way my desk is set up.
headphones are alright, they have to be deep in your ear canal to get the full effect of the bass and sound,when you move around you can really notice there in there which kinda sucks i would probably recommend the ipod headphones over this preticular model which costs about the same.Apple iPod In-Ear Headphones
I wanted an FM tuner that I could use to schedule and record shows on my local Jazz stations and NPR. Car Talk, This American Life, etc. You know, time shift the radio like a VCR does for the TV. This product _should_ have done the trick. But no, the software is minimal and has no capabilities to record more than one timed show. This product can be replaced with a simple FM receiver from Radio Shack.I sent email to D-Link offering to code this up for them. How hard can it be? If I had the protocol spec I could certainly do it in no time. No response. This thing is sitting on the shelf along with all the other failed products that _should_ have worked.
color for printing from computer is very poor. copying a color document is uneven & not close to color on original
Pros:FastBurns DVDs GreatSonyConsDoesnt Read some cd's on first insert, have to reinsert cd's then it works. Reads all DVDs perfectly doh.
I am using this as a power extension and the product is doing fantastic. the build quality is amazing and the additional coaxial and telephone cable protection is a bonus.
Because my Bluetooth mouse didn't give good service, i switched to this pocket mouse. It is much more sensitive than the remote, and easy to use. I have a Mac, and it works perfectly. I'm glad that I made the change.
I would not suggest you spend $$$ on this camera. I purchased it hoping to capture some of the most important events in my daughers life and I was extremely disappointed. It has now stopped working altogether without any warning. I thought for the money I was going to have this camera for longer than 3 years. Most of the pictures I took with this camera were left at the processing counter. I would say if you like to gamble then make the purchase. I have recently purchased an Olympus for half the price and the pictures are 10x better. I hope my review helps. Good luck with your camera hunt.
Bought this for an attic installation, 17 miles from the transmitters of downtown Chicago. Receives about 50 stations, most digital, some analog. All stations come in very clear and ghost free. The TV's antenna signal strength meter shows about 90% strength. Very happy with this antenna. I bought it directly from Antennas Direct because they offered a free 50 foot coax cable.
I recently decided to upgrade my Dell Latitude C840 with some new ram (1 GB, I use VMWare), new batteries because the old ones would no longer hold a charge, and a new hard drive.I had an IBM (Hitachi) travelstar 40GNX (IC25N040ATCS05-0), which was a fairly nice hard drive except the size (40 GB) was just not enough. However, now that I've had a chance to use my new Seagate drive for a while, I must say that I got much more then more space.This new drive is of course much larger, which is wonderful, but what has surprised me is the SPEED and SILENCE. This drive is a 5400 rpm drive (I decided to go with a 5400 rpm instead of a 7200 for power and capacity reasons) which is the same speed as my hitachi, but it is notably faster. And even more surprisingly, I simply cannot hear this drive!If you're looking for a new drive I highly recommend the Seagate ST9100823A, it is exceptionally fast for a 5400 rpm drive, whisper quiet, and of course 100 GB should give you plenty of room to play with.
Got this for my new home office, inkjet was killing me on cartridges. This works great out fo the box no problems and the footprint is small for this copier. I use it on XP and it took 5 minutes to start printing, have not hooked up my Mac to it yet. My son used the scanner and we blew up his picture on my large format printer to 2' by 4' and the scanned resolution did not rez out at all. Well worth the price!!
This was a great item at a great price, but it took FOREVER to get delivered. Usually, I just would've written it off, but I really needed it for my iPod, so I filed a complaint and within the next couple of days, I got it!
Bought this to charge my Jump Start Battery pack. Nice to be able to order specific lengths from Cables to Go
I'm not dumb when it comes to computers, but I couldn't get this to work, on either of two computers. Absolutely useless, and I returned all four I got for holiday gifts. Vexing.
I made a big mistake of buying this external drive without reading other users opinions. This combo firewire drive heats up fast and stops burning CDR/CDRW after 2 successful tries. I ended up with dozens of coasters with this drive. It's a good thing this drive comes with the firewire card that I can use with my other firewire devices. I would like to return it to the vendor but I wouldn't waste my money for the shipping fees and get another .. replacement in return...
I was looking for earphones for quite a while. I tried a lot of models, including the Shure 530, which I had for one day before I returned back. Then I ordered these and after having given them a good try, I've decided I'll be keeping them.The sound of these earphones is the closest thing I've heard to perfect. The sound is balanced, there's extremely good bass, the midrange is well defined, and most importantly for me, the treble is exactly where it should be. I do like warm sound, and the triple fi gives me exactly that. In addition, the soundstage is extremely large and spacious, and people who say one experiences music in a completely different way with these than with other IEMs are not very far off, i.m.o. What you will get with the triple fi is the sound of very good to excellent large studio headphones, only in the minimized in-ear format.Now as to why I didn't pick the Shure 530, I should say I'm actually surprised to be reading all the reviews from serious reviewers stating they're the best. I don't know if my unit was defective --something I highly doubt given the quality control that should have been applied to them at that price level-- but in my case, those IEMs sounded even harsh when I played Amy Winehouse's "You know I'm No Good". The drums were definitely over-the-board, the bass didn't even come out half as good as on the triple fi (or even the Sennheiser CX 400 that my wife owns), no matter what equalization setting I tried. Most importantly, the treble was no good. The sound was definitely loud (with the extra volume control unit that comes with the earphones), but there was just a bit too much of everything in there, except for treble. The instruments' output was not well-rounded as it is on the triple fi, and frankly, I didn't "get a kick" out of my music. This was not only true for the drum and bass tracks I tried, but also for some of the classical music I played through those.There is a good comparison of the two IEMs on one of the specialized sites on the web if you search (I won't post the link for fear of being reprimanded by Amazon), which I think is right on the money about the difference between the two top universal 3 driver IEMs in the market right now.As for comfort, I am very comfortable with the triple fi, and I also think the way Ultimate Ears has simplified the carrying of the earphones beats all the length one has to go through to get the Shure out and ready for play.Based on my experience, I believe the triple fi is the closest thing there is to perfect sound out there in the universal models.Hope this has been helpful.
Purchased to use with my Pioneer H/U to Hifonics Amp. Sounds great. Looks good. I will buy more. Love em.
I bought one of these cards in March 2004 and had used it MAYBE 5 times (if that) when it began corrupting all my photos. In some cases (not all) I could see the thumbnails, but often WinXP would tell me it couldn't &quot;draw&quot; the preview. Equally often, all I could see was a strip of colorful garbage at the top of the frame (I couldn't see the photos on the camera either). By chance, I'd been using a SanDisk CF card that I'd bought around the same time; since I hadn't taken many photos on any one outing, I hadn't felt the need to use the Viking card very much.Well, that changed this weekend when I went on a 2-day trip. I filled the SanDisk card and moved on to the Viking card, and that was when I ran into the corruption issues. Since then, I've used both cards: the SanDisk with no problems at all; and the Viking, which eventually hung up WHILE IT WAS WRITING to the card -- the only way I could get it to stop (or even turn the camera off, for that matter) was by pulling the card out. BTW, the camera itself(minolta dimage a1) actually gave me a message that the card was corrupted.It's worth noting that the card, when put into a card reader, shows up in the file system as a TOSHIBA card. Really makes me wonder if these folks (Viking) are just recycling rejects from other manufacturers -- with a very flawed quality control process.I've been using digital cameras for almost 6 years and have NEVER had storage media corrupt -- even though, in many cases, I've used cards over and over (and over). But then again, I've never used a Viking card before. (And never will again.)Based on the other reviews, it looks as if you have about a 50-50 chance of getting a good card from Viking -- as well as a 50-50 chance of getting a bad one. If you want to buy one, think carefully about how you feel about gambling... because a gamble is exactly what this card is.
I'm just getting started in photography and this back pack is perfect, I don't have a ton of equipment (yet) and with this pack I can take it all with me. And I do.
The microphone has a very loud hum or buzz. There is no support for it, no warranty information, Microsoft site keeps leading me to pay for support. Don't purchase.
First the goodies...its light weight and the picture quality is excellent. The sound is good too! Due to its small size it is very easy to carry. The LCD is big ( 3.5&quot; ) which is a big plus.The not so good features are: 1. The digital camera has a very low resolution. So the pictures taken from the camera are really bad. I took around 200 pictures and couldn't capture a single clear picture. I have stopped using it now. So I guess this feature is useless...for me atleast. 2. The info-lithium battery supplied with the unit doesn't last long. Especially when you are recording. I'll probably have to buy another one that lasts longer. 3. The zoom 10x/120x is just OK but I wish it had a more zoom power.
These Discs are rated at 8X but Nero will only burn them at 1X
I can't believe how good they sound taking in count the size. In special if I put them on the floor they give me an excellent bass response, treble is reallly good too. For that price I don't think there is any better choice. I connected them to my Pyle Pro 100 RMS receiver and can say I'm more than happy , also connected a second hand Kenwood equalizer I just got and the sound I get is amazing. I recomend them to anybody looking for good sound at a really cheap price.
Very good shipping, I received my battery within days of placing my order. Installed them and they worked fine with my phone.
As others have said. If the cable is 1.3 and is gold plated, you need nothing else. I have these connecting my sony blu-ray to my Denon AVR-1909 and the picture is amazing. Don't spend a ton of money on a cable that gets you nothing. Stick with price when everything else is equal.
This armband is poorly designed period. First, of all it is too big, i am a fit guy (but not skinny) and it doesn't fit my arm, it routinely slips down to my elbow during a workout. Second, it is oriented upside down, so that you have to turn your head downward to see your selections. If you want to wear the band inverted instead, you might risk the sansa falling out of the armband's socket.Through and through this is a cheap and useless product. I simply started wearing workout clothes with pockets so i can place my player inside.
I bought this chair for my husband for christmas. We play a ton of rock band and he plays drums on the ion drum rocker. For a long time we had been using a wooden stool with a seat cover for him to sit on, which was never quite right. There were so many drum seats that it was hard to pick this one, especially because there were no reviews of it yet. I decided on this one because it stated the heights that you could adjust it to. There are not preset heights, you are free to set it any height between 18 and 24 inches. He has the seat set very high (he says it helps to be high to be able to hit all the base notes.) It is very sturdy and the foam seat top is quite comfortable. Also, the seat top swivels, which allows him to turn easier to hit different drum heads. He is about 6 feet tall and 150 pounds.
I like it, it's very simple to use (more like a calculator than a computer) and pretty rugged, waterproof to 10 feet (I found this out the hard way) and generally ready for the rough life.I only have a couple of real beefs with it -1: the unit eats batteries like candy if it's constantly on, _especially_ if you use the backlight. Invest in rechargeable batteries.2: the display plate is thin ABS plastic and I'm worried about a sharp object or a good crack shattering the glass;3: The LCD display is also hard to read in poor light (specifically by car dome light at night), but there is a backlight;4: It is complete BS that you can't enter your own data via a PC interface without buying that Garmin map software.None of these beefs are particularly troublesome. I chose the Venture because it seemed the best compromise between price and functionality. I would recommend it for anyone as a first GPS, I think the mapping functionality is great for travelers.
I think I'm different, unique, or maybe favored in a way. And surely I will not experience problems the other reviewers write about. I have my Sony HT 7000DH XM out of the box 20 min., and while listening to "Sting" I begin to hear that damn clicking sound that everyone else is warning about. And what's worse, is it started faint and now has increased in volume so I can hear it even when music or movies are playing. Ahh, CRAP! With so many reviewers experiencing the "Click" it has to be a systemic manufacturing defect and I wish Sony would address the problem before shipping any more out.So, I therefore acknowledge I am no longer different, unique or favored in any way and the fact that I too got the damn "clicking sound" on my system just ticks me off. Anyway, I wish I would have listened to the warnings and chose another system. If you are thinking about this Sony system, I advise you against it. You may think you are different and it won't happen to you, but the odds are you too will end up with the damn "click". Thank you.
I was expecting alot better from Sennheiser.These are not my first Sennheiser 'phones but they are definetly the worst.These headphones are not terrible, but are no better than average either.The sound quality is so-so and the bass response they brag about is virtually non-exsistent.I'm sure You can get a much better product than this for $30+.
The camera is great! It has an easy to read manual and the functions work wonderful.
I do not recommend this product at all. sigh. It made me missed my job interview today!!! The SmartST map and nav software suck!! my interview was at 2pm today in Boston. I live in New York. I left my house 6 hours prior to my interview just in case sumthing might happened, which it did!!! At the beginning, i was using paper directions that i printed out from Yahoo, which completely sucks too. I would never use Yahoo maps anymore. I am going back with Mapquest!! Yahoo threw me off completely that I could get to I95 north by taking this highway, I didn't end up on I95 N but ended up in front of a state park. I approximately wasted 30 mins getting lost there. With nothing else I could rely on, I decided to trust Navpin to get me there for my job interview. the stupid thing kept telling to go in circles getting off and on the same section of the highway. it tells me to get off that highway, then go some local and get back on the same highway again, in circles and more circles. Also, it does not have the updates roads. I punched in my interview address. it says the address couldn't be recognized. the employer gave me the EXACT address too!! itz not like i was only entering a zip code and that's it, exact address!! it kept telliing me that Investors Way couldn't be found. then I punched in Norwood, MA. the pocket pc gave me stupid craps like "Norwood, MCD, MA" sigh. so I had to enter the closest intersection of the nearest two roads, and it still didnt work. Knowing that i would get to the interview place after 5pm, i had to call the lady that i was lost on the road for 2 hours and would like to reshedule my job interview. I am sure the company's not so happy about me cancelling the interview couples of hours before the interview b'cuz two managers was supposed to meet with me and now.... so yea, i am very disappointed and frustrated. Thanks to the pocket Pc now i lost my interview and the lady hasn't emailed me back about an alternate interview. =(
I began looking for a compact power strip because the number of electronic gizmos with which I travel seems to keep growing while the number of power outlets in the typical hotel room does not. I currently travel with a laptop, iPad, and Blackberry. When I am joined by my wife, we have an iPhone to plug in. I got tired of looking under desks, behind dressers and around chairs for power outlets, and I do not like having to plug a phone or other item in the bathroom outlet -- too high a risk of mixing water and electronics.I found this Monster travel power strip at Amazon and bought it, although I was concnered that even it was too bulky. But it is perfect. It's smaller than an eyeglass case and the cord precisely and exactly wraps around it to plug in and stay plugged in during travel. Deploying the power strip is easy -- just unplug it from itself, find the nearest plug on the hotel room desk and plug it in. It has a blue light that goes on when it has power. The two plug-ins on each side of the strip are easily accessible. The plug-ins are far enough apart to accommodate bulky transformer blocks.Highly recommended for the traveling electronics afficionado.
Purchased in Sept. 2009. Lasted less then 1 year. The headphone wires are just too fragile. The sound was fine but I think having a product that will not even last 12 months is not a good sign that the company is much interested in quality. And like so many others it was the left ear piece that died.
I needed this adapter to use a projector with a laptop. The description said the product was mint. However, not only did the product arrived promptly, but it was in an unopened originally sealed factory packaging. Not bad, considering it was listed as "used." I'm very happy!
I bought this product for our new home theater to solve the problem of having the components located on the other side of a framed wall. After all the reviews I decided to give it a go.I received the device yesterday, let it charge for 24 hours and set it up (a 3 year old could complete the task...pretty easy).I have an Onkyo 606 receiver (just purchased) whose remote can control the receiver, my Time Warner (scientific atlanta) cable box and the Blu-Ray player.Pointed at the units, the Onkyo remote works great and can control all 3 devices without incident.With the remote control extender installed in the remote, the Onkyo receiver works great from inside the theater. Cable box -- nada. I see on the instructions that I may have to flip the switch to "A" to control some cable boxes. I do this and now the cable box can be operated from the remote. But does the receiver work from the remote? You guessed it, no.Maybe some Amazon tech savvy person can help me out here, but it appears that I can control the receiver *or* the cable box, but not both -- thus making this device completely useless.If someone can help me out, this devices deserves a 5-star rating.
I have owned this camera for a year now. It is an excellent camera. I read through several of the reviews here and wanted to add some comment to some things brought out. Although I am not a professional photographer I do work with digital cameras and have for several years. The D40x is a great choice for people who want the advantages of an SLR camera without some of the pitfalls of such - cumbersome, covered with buttons and requiring multiple settings, etc. just to take a picture. The camera is an advanced technology with its quiet shutter, noiseless focus and great menu system that toggles you through basic settings quickly - ISO, picture quality, white balance (if needed) You do not need to search around for separate dedicated buttons to set these settings. Users know where to go - the toggle. IF YOU leave it on the first menu set known as shooting menu, switching any of these settings is about 3 button presses to your choice of action.Those who noted the lens issues and no sports pic shooting, eh, the camera shoots quickly and it is instantly active upon switching power. If you have a lot of Nikon lenses then perhaps the D80 is best and obviously you are more than an average camera user. Do not be concerned about lens availability though. Something else not mentioned is that many of the DX lenses also have VR or vibration reduction. Finally the lack of a depth of field PREVIEW is interesting. I did a search on the internet to actually find out what the importance of such a thing was and found two very detailed descriptions. Basically, according to the first website, "few professionals consider the DOF tool in their arsenal...it is rarely used and often criticized for seemingly making the picture appear darker. It can however allow for a preview of creative shots that make your subject pop and all else seem unimportant" Hmm. Professionals rarely use it? Why then is it so critical on a camera? Further reading and I realized that this feature's purpose is to set the aperture to what you see in the view finder prior to taking the picture. This seems odd though considering the advantage of seeing shots in a viewfinder and also having aperture priority mode AND automatic modes to compensate for such tedious work. Professionals may scoff at my description but the point is that unless you are a professional wanting a highly specific tweak on your depth, this camera will do it. The other website I found had a movie showing the advantage of a depth of field preview. The DOF description was the same except the example was a woman standing in the woods. The woman was focused and the background blurred. All while showing how to press the DOF button while looking through the viewfinder, focusing and shooting. With the D40x you can accomplish the same effect faster by turning the knob to portrait and snapping the picture! You can still work at it if you want with the aperture priority setting. Everything is visible from the viewfinder. I just wanted to bring these important points out because this really is a good camera and when things are mentioned that most people do not know what it is other than "this camera is really missing something" then they check it off their list. The automatic settings on the camera produce fantastic results and are what most people would use anyway. Just don't think the camera can't do it- it can!
It works. It does what it says it does. Neon signs cost $30 a year to run. I would prefer it accepted more decimals for the price per kilowatt hour, but I'll live.
Great buy! Same quality battery at a fraction of the cost from oem. Having a second battery is great when traveling.
I purchased this product about a week ago and when it came it was messed up from the start, the maps were all screwed up and it permenantly had me located in Guam! Im in Texas. I spent over two and a half hours on the phone with these people trying to get it working with no success. Finally they tell me it needs to be repaired and that I have to ship it to them AT MY OWN COST, and that it will take two weeks for them to repair it and return. Now I was ok with everything until they told me that if I wanted to have a working product it was my responsibility to pay to have it shipped to them to work on. I really feel that this is ridiculous, why should i be out even more money for them to fix a product that should have been working in the first place. If i had had the product for six months and then there was a problem then maybe I can see having to pay shipping, but this is fresh out of the box. Never been used once. What they should have done is send me a new unit and allowed me to send them back the old one instead of telling me that i could pay for shipping or just deal with a broken unit. Their customer service needs some serious reworking.
This is my temporary keyboard for now, as I await getting a mechanical one, but this is pretty good.I was drawn to this one because of the backlighting, specifically the purple/fuschia color, but I thought having 3 different backlight colors was pretty cool! I particularly liked the color &#34;vents&#34; on the side of the keyboard; thought that was pretty neat. Palm rest was a must for me, as well.Overall, the keyboard is pretty nice and is holding up well. Reviewers said that the letters fade off the keys, but I have not experienced that yet. Perhaps I haven't had it long enough, but seeing as I code/game quite a bit, the keys I find myself using all the time still look the same as when I received it! Lighting is still vibrant, but some parts of the keyboard, like the insert/delete cluster have always been a little faded, by comparison. The volume buttons work correctly, although it would be nice if the media buttons worked with iTunes. Don't know if they work with Windows Media Player or not; haven't tried that.When I bought it, I could have sworn that this was marketed as a gaming keyboard (not that that influenced the purchase at all), but I'm not sure I remembered that correctly, looking back at the description now. It really is just a standard keyboard, with a few more &#34;luxury&#34; features (3 backlights + palm rest) and nothing else special.Keys a spaced out well enough, and the keyboard is of good size.Would recommend to those who want a somewhat &#34;flashy&#34; keyboard, but don't want to pay the luxury price!
I bought this from batterycenter. The company seems to be ecent and helpful. However, I was fooled by the image and the description on the main page. I thought I was getting an original Lenmar for $3.99. Turns out it is a generic Smartbatt. Wish they'd use theat in the product description instead of the Lenmar name and image. I'm keeping the generic battery to avoid going through further hassle. I hope they work.
After getting a Samsung 50" DLP, I wanted to get an HD-DVD player to compliment it. After a little research, this looked like the one to get at this early stage in the technology. Bluray is just too expensive and obviously far from perfected.I hooked it up to my Samsung DLP (HDMI cable included!) and my Denon AVR-3806 with an Optical cable, popped in "Serenity (HD-DVD)," and right from the start I was impressed. Jaw dropping visual detail and incredible sound. If you hook this thing up to a quality HD display, you're gonna love it.The upconversion of standard definition DVDs is about the same as my previous DVD player (Oppo DV971H), but without the macro-blocking issues. The only time I use the Oppo now is to watch XviD movies and the occassional PAL DVD. If the Toshiba played XviD, my Oppo would be for sale.I also threw in a CD-R full of MP3s. Very nice playback and navigation through folders and a nice on-screen interface.Yes the machine is slow, but it is a computer, not a DVD player. Computers take time to boot up and shut down. You can't expect this machine to respond like your standard DVD player folks.Yes the remote is below par. It's impossible to operate in the dark, until you memorize the buttons. I am surprised that Toshiba didn't put more effort into the remote. But after watching a few movies on this thing, I could care less about the quality of the remote.This machine is a must-have, Buy it, watch it, love it!
This device is exactly what I needed. I do a lot of driving on my job, and I like to listen to my Zune MP3 player. I had just worn out a generic FM transmitter. The old one worked okay, but it was clunky and couldn't be easily transferred to another vehicle. The F8M026 Tunebase FM Transmitter works great, mounts easily (just plug it into your cigarette lighter socket), and can be moved to another vehicle effortlessly.
The kids had fun playing in the pool.Fairly easy to set up.Unfortunately the inflatable ring at the top is the only thing keeping the water in the pool.Our dog punctured the inflatable ring and we lost all the water.I would not recommend this pool,especially if you have dogs.
After using my netgear MR814v2 for about 2 years it started to work only when it felt like it. The reception wasnt making it throughout my house anymore. I was going to go linksys but im glad i didnt because im very happy with the WGT624v2. This thing can handle my 2 wired computers, my xbox, and two wireless computers without breaking a sweat. the firmware is solid and is easy to tweak for the best performance. Id def recommend this router.
I bought this camera for a trip to Chicago and must say I'm very pleased overall. It's my first digital camera so I am still figuring out the intricacies of the many available options and modes, but even for an unskilled novice, the camera proved easy to use and took some great pictures. My friend used a far more expensive camera on the trip, and when comparing our photos afterward I was hard pressed to see any real differences in quality. I sneaked in the order in time and received the $129.95 deal, but even at $150.00, or whatever it is now, it remains a fine value. I recommend purchasing the 512 MB card, the carrying case, and the AC adapter (50 bucks) to complete the package.
The Verbatim Store 'n' Go flash drive is excellent. Easy to use. No problems at all.
I bought my 8 megapixel Digital Rebel XT in August. I'm in love with it. If you're looking for a manually operated slr, you won't go wrong with this. It's lightning fast when you turn it on and it can take shots rapidly.I've taken some great pictures with this camera -- and I'm just learning. It can be used in automatic mode (like a point and shoot) or you can set it manually.It is physically smaller than the 300D, but it has many more features.GREAT CAMERA!
I bought Garmin C320 right before my 10 day trip in California. I'm glad that I made the purchase. It helped GREATLY. My wife and I do not have to mapquest in hotel like we always do. We've got much more flexibility in terms of sightseeing.The GPS is very easy to use. It not only offers driving directions like it is supposed to do, it also shows local landmarks, restaurants, gas stations etc, which proves to be extremely useful. Now we do not even have to carry a tourbook anymore.The only complaint that we have, however, is that the reception in extreme weather was not good. I am not sure if this is a common problem for all GPS or just this one. We were in Point Reyes National Seashore the other day. It was the foggest day I had. We were in a zigzag one-lane road with probably very limited view ahead. If the GPS could receive satellite signal all the time, instead of losing connection once in ten minutes, we would not have to looking for the edge of road all the time.Other than this, I have no complaint. This is a great tool. You will not make mistake buying it.
This unit solves the problem of getting audio to your receiver, amplifier, or home theater system and video to your TV. Set up is simple and straight forward. The unit also allows the iPod navigation menus to be shown on the TV screen and the supplied remote can be used to navigate the menus. The audio quality is excellent (as excellent as an iPod can generate anyway). The only suggestion would be to replace the supplied audio cables with some of a little better quality such as Monster audio. Kudos to DLO on this one!
I primarily ordered this adapter to use with my new Dell laptop, with my cell phone (Blackberry Pearl) as a second device.Setup was easy. I took a little time to connect the cell phone, but once connected, I was able to send and print beautiful pictures from my phone.My laptop was another story. Because I have Vista installed on the laptop, I was unable to install the drivers for the adapter. HP is currently working on the drivers for Vista.All in all, I feel that the adapter is great (should have given it a 3 out 5 stars, but because HP is on top of the situation I'll give it an extra star)!
This is the best printer I have ever owned. Clear prints, fast, no software bugs, no trouble at all.. perfect....
I am about to buy my 2nd MFC-9700 primarily because the 1st one has been reliable and because although this machine isn't TOP OF THE LINE in ANY category, it does all things WELL. (print, fax, copy,scan)...The biggest selling point for me....I want a Multifunction machine that is LASER and not inkjet....Most similarly price machines are inkjet...or top feeding..So, if you don't mind not owning the major brand name Hewlett Packards..and you want great value, don't hesitate..This machine really does do it all and represents a great value...
I have 2 of these units. I have had to replace 1 unit 3 times. It must be made in the backwoods of China, because the units arrive and 2 of the receptacles will be defective. When they work - the light is great, the price is cheap and the world is a wonderful place. When they don't work, well you know.... I would rate them a 5 if they were made with a little more integrity.
Easy to hook and use. Not overpowered by encroaching FM stations. Best I've used!
Buyer beware - I bought this camera for my daughter in Dec 2003. In June 2004 the flash stopped working.I contacted Sony and they said - sorry - out of warantee. That will be $140. Sorry!!! 90 day warantee on their workmanship. Does not say much about their confidense in their workmanship does it? Sony can pound sand. They will NEVER get $$$ from me again. They have this terrible warantee on many products. BOYCOTT SONY !!!!!!!!
This External USB 3.5&#34; Floppy Disk Drive 19308801-40 works very well within Windows 7 and can copy files to and from floppies. The unit is also recognized on boot using any of the bootable floppies I previously used for W98 and that's what I wanted this unit for and it works very well; the USB cable on it is a bit short though. My order here at Amazon was sold by Patuoxun and that turned out to be very good as well.
The Hakuba LB 810 light box is useless without a plug in. Your ad states it can be used with ac or batteries - the batteries are not included. It does not state anything about an ac cord or adapter as not included. When I checked about the adapter-it stated it was not available. How am I to use a light box without a plug in. Don't tell me to use the batteries. The light box takes 6 Ds and they are heavy. Besides,most electronic devices use batteries or can be pluged in. It may be going back. Tom Buonomo
Have been using this player for over 3 years now and it has served me well. Picture quality is very good both on DVD and VCR. Only wish I'd stop breaking/losing my remote control :-)
Bought and used this when I had to replace my motherboard recently. Arctic Silver 5 works great, simple and was easy to apply. My computer is running very well and CPU does not heat up. Definitely one of the better thermal compounds in the market.
I received the GPS and after taking it out of the package, reading a few directions, I was up and running within 20 minutes. I was able to obtain satellite signals while inside my home. The only thing Garmin could do to improve the product is to include a wall charging adaptor.I have not taken any trips away from home, however, if the unit works as well away from home as it has around my home area, I do not believe I will be getting lost.
I bought this to be used in my epson 3880. With the right colour profile, The printed images makes customers come back again and again.
My Sony Walkman from years ago, broke, when i dropped it. I was looking for the exact same one and lost out on e-bay. frustrated, i turned to amazon. they did not have my exact one, but this one is almost as good as the one i had before. I hate tinny sounding music! Reception on this radio is quite exceptional in addition to all of its other very nice features. This one offers good mega bass and a good sound and operation for the money. As others have stated you probably will want a better set of earphones to fully enjoy listening to your music, but the supplied pair is certainly adequate for most purposes.This radio can only be manually tunned by pressing the + (forward/up) or - (back/down) frequency tuning button, but I have found this manual tuning capability totally adequate because of the simplicity of the five preset tuning buttons which totals to 15 different presets! All presets are very intuitive and extremely easy to use (a one button press system) as well as very easy to set. They are also easy to change as needed, especially if you travel a lot. Also, as long as you change the battery within 3 minutes of removing it, no presets will be lost (fortunately changing the battery is a snap).Battery life is very good - goes a few months on an AAA. I just switched to rechargeable batteries, but even with regular alkalizes it's pretty cost effective. Complete with good ergonomics, intuitive presets and tuning, and a sturdy water-resistant case, I would recommend this product to everyone. It also comes with a belt clip that nicely and firmly attaches to the radio for convenience.
The player is great. I just returned a Aiwa xp-mp3c cd player for it. The directory movement is pretty nice. You press the navi button and it shows you the names of the folders on the cd and allows you to move back and forth on them. Much nicer then album up/down on the aiwa player. Its also much smaller. While doing some research on the player to see what it can decode its also better then the aiwa. The aiwa link is http://www.aiwa.co.jp/english/exhibi/new_p2000/xp-mp3e.html and the rio link is http://www.riohome.com/default.asp?menu=support&amp;submenu=Rio&amp;item=faqs&amp;product=Rio_Volt#25095. The Rio decodes at a much higher rate while the aiwa says it can decode it but there might be a problem. Thats not reasuring. My only grip about the player is the lag time inbetween the songs caused by the play buffer. It talks about it http://www.riohome.com/default.asp?menu=support&amp;submenu=Rio&amp;item=faqs&amp;product=Rio_Volt#24996. If i was going to recommend a player to anyone i would still tell them to buy this one. Ive seen the phillips player, the aiwa player, and the very first one called the mptrip. The field of mp3 cd players has come along way and it can only get better from here.
Ok, I just picked this up recently from amazon and used it with a KPC-EX230HL camera and it works really well. Both that camera and this DVR card are better than expected. Yes, the DVR software is a bit 'basic', but not buggy ... and works out of the box and does all that is needed. It would be nice if the motion sensing logic was adjustable, but it works well and using the mpeg4 format ... the size of the recorded videos are very small ... so it record a lot a not consume so much hard disk. I'm running on only 20GB of space (older computer), but it seems like plenty. This is a lot of capability for the money, runs on slower computers and doesn't seem to load the system down much if at all. Just remember the 30fps is shared between all cameras, so if you want 30fps for all cameras, get one of these cards 'per camera'. Otherwise, just realize the 30fps is shared and you'll be happy. Please get a good camera to go with it, not the Q-See cameras or other cheapo camera. Get a .003 lux camera if you want decent low-light pictures.
After using Nordic popper for years I ordered another and it developed cracks too quickly. I decided to try the Presto popper even though I didn't like the idea of buying inserts. But really, the inserts are a very minor thing. One insert can be used many many times. And the popcorn turns out perfect. Unbelievably better than the Nordic popper in terms of popping almost all the kernels.
I got the Canon 4150 and couldn't be happier. The Canon 104 that it uses lasted a long tme even though it was a starter cartridge.
I am writing this while on hold with linksys customer support for the 10th hour. First of all, the product is IMPOSSIBLE to install without help from technical support even with my linksys WRT54G router (I am reasonably computer literate). When I finally installed it the first time, the power supply broke. I had to pay to send it back, even thought it was obviously not my fault. When I tried to install the replacement camera, the representative informed me that I needed to update my firmware on my wireless router. When I did this, my wireless router broke. So now I had to pay to send the router back. When I again tried to connect the replacement camera, I spent 3+ hours on the phone. It worked with the wire, but never wirelessly. Finally they were willing to authorize a return, but still will not simply give me my money back. Why would I want to waste another 4 hours trying to install a defective product? This is not yet a viable product. it is shoddily constructed (will definintely have more power supply problems) and the customer service is woefully inadequate.BUY BELKIN. Or be prepared to spend hours with tech support and going to the post office to return this product.
We procured this sleeve for our son's DELL Inspirion 15.4" laptop because of good reviews. It fits snugly and does the job nicely. I would definitely recommend it. The rubber bump pattern on the inside provides a nice cushioning.
this camera has worked great for 2 years. no complaints at all. seems to be very sturdy. i recently upgraded to a Nikon D50 and will keep the Canon camera for a back up. also has a wider lens than most cheap cameras.
I tried to use this Sangean U3 radio for one year. The base sound was so boomy that the talk radio that I listen to is unintelligible. I keep a radio with me outdoors where I spend many hours gardening and landscaping on the 8 acres surrounding my house. I used a Dewalt worksite for the prior 4 years and took a chance that the Sangean would be a good update. I was wrong. The price was good, $129 when I bought but the thing takes 6 large batteries so I paid another $110 to get 8 rechargeables and an automatic charging unit. The sound quality is horrible.This week I gave up on it and ordered the latest version of the Dewalt with an 18 volt battery for $168. The Dewalt recharges in one hour and the charge lasts much longer that the batteries in the Sangean.
The first ones I owned, the flimsy cord broke. The second ones I bought lasted awhile, but then they broke in half. The third ones I owned they had bad no sound on the left side. The were comfortable, and I liked the second pair because it had awesome sound quality. Though, the durability of these are a big problem, which means I will not be buying them again.
I just went through two of these. I was on the configuration web page and I made some minor changes to the settings. The connection timed out and the WAP11 became unpingable. At the suggestion of tech support I rest the WAP. This resulted in wiping out the firmware. Uh-Oh. That right, Linksys doesn't have firmware available for the WAP11 v.2.2. The same thing happened to a second box with a different tech support person. Do yourself a favor. Don't buy this box.BTW, I am a system administrator for a large university. I know how to configure hardware and software.
I purcahsed to use while in a pool taking photos of my children.It was never submerged more than 30 sec at a time. A small amount of water leaked into the case. I recently sent my camara in to have a repair doen to the battery door. Because they found "liquid" in the camera, Canon would no trepair my battery door & is sending it back no longer in working condition - BEWARE!
This is an outstanding item for ballroom and line dancers. With this and your laptop computer, you can practice anywhere you have time, space and permission. This small package turns your pc into a boom-box with adeqate sound for a large room. It does not reproduce bass enough for dj-type activities. At under $42.00, the price is reasonable.
I bought this camera last November. When you take the pictures, they come out perferct on the lcd screen. However, when you go to upload them or have them printed out, they come out blurry. I have written to Samsung numerous times and have yet to receive a response. When I went to the website, I found out the biggest complaint about the camera was the pictures come out blurry. Stick with and Olympus or Canon. I have had the Olympus c3020 (3.2 mp)for 5 years and recently upgraded to the C8080 (8mp). My pictures have come out wonderful.
Reasonable price. Sounds spectacular without buzzing when turned loud. Makes for great immersive sound in PC gaming. With the sub on the floor you feel the gunfire. Is def intended for PC use though. I'm sure it'd work great for home theater but the length of the surround speakers are short so limits distance. Other than that, great purchase. Recommend for anyone looking to beef up their PC gaming experience. Oh, and sounds great with even a simple sound card so no need to upgrade to utilize speakers.
The quality of the Canon series of printers NEED this top quality ink to reproduce the best images available.That is what I've found by using the Canon Inks instead of inexpensive 'just like' stuff.You get what you pay for.
I interchanged this cable with a $40 version, and could see no difference. This "cheap" cable does the job just fine.
I have a DMC-FZ10 and have found that the built in flash is OK at close range provided there is not too much reflection but poor for larger group shots where you are further back. This flash is much more powerfull (up to 10m range) and fully automatic setting itself to the default apperture and shutter speed that the camera does, as soon as it detects the flash is mounted on the camera. It can also be used as a slave flash, when not mounted on the camera itself, triggered by the camera's integral flash. It also has a macro mode for close-ups. It seems to work well based on a few test shots I have done.
I do understand that this is a splitter and not a switch. I was hoping to take the HDMI signal from my satellite receiver and send the HDMI connection to my big-screen and the DVI connection to a small panel in my bedroom (only a few feet through the wall.) While the HDMI connection worked, the DVI connection didn't. Perhaps it's my TV or my cables but I doubt it.
Excellent product. A +++++++++++++Uso estas bater&iacute;as con mi flash canon 430 EX, con excelentes resultados. Buen tiempo de carga y muy buena duraci&oacute;n.Tirso Gonz&aacute;lez.
so far everything is as advertised. remote has some problems connecting to the dvd and must be done several times but this is a minor thing and could quite possible be operator error. I use this mostly for WWII dvds and old mystery shows. The clarity is very good.
Wanting to buy the best 2 way radio I could find, I was dissapointed in the sound quality of the Motorola 280. Even within close proximity, the sound was &quot;buzzy&quot;. Not what I would expect for units costing $120 each. I'm so dissatisfied that I'm going to return them and try another brand. I have used some cheap (less than $40 each) radios from Radio Schack and the sound was much clearer.
I bought this lens to use on my Nikon D50. I'd read review after review of this lens and each one seemed to leave the same impression. That impression was that it was cheap (in terms of price) but performed like a much more expensive lens.As it turns out the reviews were all true. I immediately saw the benefit of having a large apeture lens, as there are indoor and low light shots you can get with this lens that you simply can't get with other consumer lenses where the largest f-stop is 3.5 or smaller. One of my favorite examples - taken soon after I bought it - was of one of our cats sitting behind a sheer curtain early one morning as the sun was rising. I was able to capture her in mid-yawn without having to use a flash. The resulting picture looks like a mountain lion wrapped in a soft fog that allows you to see just her silhouette.There is alway the question of whether it's worth spending the money to get the f1.4 version of this lens instead of the f1.8 about which this review is being written. All I can do is share my own experience. I feel that since I'm just an enthusiastic amateur the f1.8 version is more than sufficient. Sure, the slightly larger apeture would be nice, but at the significantly larger price it just wasn't worth it for me.If you're just getting back into photography (perhaps thanks to a Nikon D50 or D70s) then I can't recommend this lens highly enough. It's small, lightweight and (as already noted) really useful. You'll want to keep it in your camera bag at all times or even pop it in the pocket of a jacket if you're wanting to travel light.Of course no lens will make you a better photographer, but a lens like this can certainly make your photography experience more fun and probably more rewarding in the end.
I thought I had purchased a good printer with the 5610. It installed easily and the software is quite good. It worked great...for 20 days.Wed., 4-2-08, I went to print a doc and the device went through all the motions but placed no ink on the page. Tried a few times with the same result: blank pages. Used the procedure for self-cleaning of the cartridges (which were 90% full), same result. Physically cleaned the cartridges with alcohol and chamois swab: same result.Called HP Cust. Service and I will say that they were as helpful as they could be. I called late-night my time and got through OK to the Help Desk in India. Got dropped a couple of times while being transferred, but the case # gets you back on track quickly. After an hour and a half of trying everything they could think of, they told me to return it to Amazon. I guess I should give it one more star for the courteous, professional help I received, but I'm still feeling a little burned about the device.So, now I have an RMA and return shipping label (thank you Amazon) that I can't print out. Since the 5610 had worked well prior to this, I thought I'd give it another chance, so ran to Sam's Club and picked up same model for same price offered on Amazon. Went through the install, tried to print out an alignment sheet and...A) Sheet feeder grabbed 5-10 sheets at a time unfailingly. Resorted to feeding one sheet at a time.B) Alignment page printed out incompletely: blue bars and blocks only, no black.C) Attempt at printing document in B&W; resulted in another blank sheet. Tried it with both old and new cartridge.D) Attempt to print a web page in color resulted in some blue transfer seemingly randomly on the page.E) Yelped as hair was pulled from scalp.I went back to Sam's, plopped the 5610 on the returns desk, went and grabbed an Epson Stylus CX9400Fax for a little less money, installed the Epson, printed out the RMA and popped over to UPS to ship the first 5610.So far (2 days), the Epson is working fine. I'm hoping it lasts more than 20 days......think I'll stay away from HP for a while, but they do have good customer service personnel.
Apple will not repair this item if your screen is broken in any way. One day my ipod screen went all liney and I sent it in. Mac said there is nothing they can do and I would have to just buy a new one. I see people jogging dancing doing whatever and I just had it in my pack with a protective cover. THEY SAID!! Oh the screen is sooooo very delicate it could break very easily. Yet they will not cover the replacement. I have only had my Ipod Mini for a few months. I am completely utterly upset right now!!!!! There was no misuse of my Ipod. Be very aware!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, unlike other reviewers, I do own a 40gig iPod Photo (as of 10/04)... and yes I do also own a regular 3G 15gig iPod (plus I'm not pushing IP Address harvesting scams like the "free iPod" reviews)... so this was quite an expensive UPGRADE decision for me...so this review is geared towards those struggling with an upgrade decision (for those who own a smaller/lighter 10-20gig music iPod)...I own both PC and Mac formats.1) BOTTOM LINE: Although \very, very\ cool, I do not believe the trade-offs between the large size/weight and photo capability & extra battery life... are worth the enormous price (which includes a software purchase). Yes my 4 star rating is entirely based on how much incremental "stuff" you get versus what you have to fork over. But if money is not an object and you already own the larger/heavier 40gig variety, this becomes a "NO-BRAINER" upgrade - the `wow' factor is huge. If you travel quite a bit for business like I do, this is also a good addition to keep you company during trips.2) PHOTO QUALITY: Good to "pretty good".. but not excellent... I do realize the size of the screen is only 2 inches, but photos tend to be slightly pixilated, even the full resolution ones that are over 2mb (though you stop noticing after a minute) and color reproduction is not all that great on skin tones and deep reds, but very good w/ greens&blues...; which make pics of landscapes quite nice!3) PHOTOS ON MY TV: Now this is where this thing shines... this is a really cool feature... the iPod includes a mini-plug-to-RCA-out (headphone to 3 pronged yellow/white/red) that produces cool results when you plug it into your TV.. you can scroll through your photos on your big (or at least bigger than your computer screen) TV screen. However, having only 2800+ photos on my iPod (that's more than avg), I got tired of flipping through & showing off my albums in about 2 days...4) MUSIC: Besides not being able to see the screen as well w/out the backlight, it's the same as any click-wheel, 4G iPod.5) SIZE/WEIGHT: If you already own a 40gig variety, you won't have much to complain about... but if you have a 10-20gig iPod, you will add more size and weight to your pocket (or bag). Moving from a 3G 15gig, this difference \to me\ is significant, as my iPod usually resides in my jacket pocket.6) COSMETIC CHANGES: None on the outside, still scratches as easily as the rest, but has a color screen w/ a new font and screen looks very dark w/out the backlight.7) BATTERY LIFE: Conditional based on the user... i never trust battery reviews on websites, as they vary DRASTICALLY when I employ my personal uses to the device. However, so far it seems to run near spec during mixed use... and much longer than my 3G iPod.== SURPRISES OUT OF THE BOX==A) NEED TO BUY SOFTWARE: In order to enable the cooler features - like syncing albums automatically, etc..., you need to purchase or own iLife (iPhoto specifically) 4.03 or better (if you are the rare few that bought your computer in the last few months w/ 4.0, you still have to download an upgrade to 4.03) ... Now I bought my iMac from the Apple website last Christmas and it still shipped w/ iLife 2.0... so I had to purchase iLife 4.0 (according to several company reps, there is no free upgrade from the jump from 2.0 to 4.0)...which took me an additional day to figure out... Yes, you can assign folders and such to sync to your photos to your iPod, BUT having an album editor enables full control of changes and what changes I'm making, to the entire process. Oh Yeah, you need a high version of iTunes as well; my pod came w/ ver. 4.7... IMHO, you \need\ the iPhoto upgrade to enjoy this purchase.B) TRANSITIONS: Only the "wipe" from right-to-left is included, maybe more will be avail in the future, but you are not given a choice.C) SLIDESHOWS: You cannot assign multiple music lists in iTunes to specific albums in iPhoto... as of 10/04, you can only assign a SINGLE music list to ALL photo albums when you enable the slideshow feature. Yes, you can change this music list, but need to go back to the menu to do so. Also, you can only display-to-TV in slideshow mode; you can't just flip through your albums in browse mode through your TV.D) COLOR SCREEN: When not backlit, the screen during regular music playback turns \VERY\ dark, much more so than regular B&W; iPods... you need a light source reflecting off of the screen in order to see the letters... typeface has changed too, more like "Arial" and slightly smaller. Oh yeah, with the backlight off, the screen still displays in color.TECHNICAL DETAILS:A) You cannot adjust the color quality, size, cropping or transitions of the photos when detached from your computer, so don't bother asking a apple representative on the phone or at the store- they don't make enough money to actually buy one themselves. I've tried two different stores the NY area.B) Both the 40/60gig packages come w/ an iPod dock (if you don't have one already), but like the old ones, do not allow for use w/ thick iPod skins and covers.C) Comes with an iPod dock WITH a S-Video output (new) and a solo USB 2.0 cord (finally!).D) Yes, this is thicker and heavier than your 10-15gig, traditional music iPod.E) If you never upgrade your iTunes due to the hacks you can employ on earlier versions, then you cannot use the photo feature (yes I tried).[...]
The price is right and the Digital Case 2 does the job, but it's really just a pouch with small pockets. The pockets take a one-size-fits-all approach to "media carrying," which could technically also be marketted as a key carrier, paper clip storage device, or manual change sorter. It makes you wonder what the Digital Case 1 was all about if this is the new and improved model. This would be more impressive as a do-it-yourself project or a dollar store find.
Have only charged this once, but it is now in the camera and seems to be holding it's own just fine. Great seller. Fantastic price.
I'm using my notebook with a 42" Vizio as an auxiliary monitor, and needed a VGA cable for the connection. Primary purpose will be to have a large screen available so my 94-yr-old mother can more easily view her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Was pleasantly surprised that the Ultima HD cable worked so well! I'd recommend it to anybody. Haven't tried it with Skype yet, but I'm confident it'll work just fine.
Just bought this for my dad and tried it out this evening for a few hours.Pros:Better color than some lesser expensive brandsSeems to read files from USB flash drives quickly and well. Navigating to subfolders was easy (using the remote), and the thumbnail preview needed only a few seconds per shot to show - indicating a decent CPU is in use.Had no problem with movies (at least the formats I tried)It read small and large JPGs fine (I worried about this, but did not need to)Sound is OK - but its a cheap small speaker. Don't expect lots of fidelity...Cons:Don't even think about trying to navigate the menus with the buttons on the back. They do not work for some parts of the menu system (e.g. setting the time, etc.), and their assignment to actions is not well planned.As commented by others, the remote is too small. Layout and ease of use is OK, and there is good tactile feedback (contrary to one review I read), but Kodak should provide a somewhat more robust remote at this price-pointOn initial use, I inserted my SD card from my Canon camera and it only showed 6 photos out of the 15 on the card! Fiddling for about 20 minutes eventually allowed me to see the other pictures - but only once. I could not seem to get it to show more than the 6 when I took a break and came back to it. Now before you assume that I am a computer novice, please understand that I am not. I have worked on hundreds of computers since 1982 and with all OSes. There is just some kind of bug in the software. The USB-drive navigation was fine, but the frame would not reliably recognize/show pics in the Canon-formatted SD card for some odd reason...My dad has a Kodak camera, so I think I'll keep the frame and give it to him. But when it comes time for me to buy another - I'll look at other models/brands and read reviews more carefully :-)
I have owned 6 digital cameras (1 Kodak, 1 Casio, and 4 Canons) in the past, and this is the best yet. I had purchased a Canon SD500 last month but didn't think it lived up to its hype. I did extensive research and found this less popular camera. At first, I was reluctant because I had owned a Casio before (the Z40), and I thought the images it produced were subpar. But I read good reviews on the P700. I found a store that had a good return policy and decided to test it alongside the Canon SD500.I performed a blind test on my friends. I used all auto settings, with no photo doctoring at all. The P700 had more accurate colors and didn't have the blinding flash of the SD500. However, the P700 had a bit more noise in dark areas. 6/10 people preferred the P700 pictures over the SD500. The P700 has much more manual control than the SD500, so when I took new pictures using the manual controls, the P700 blew the SD500 away. Needless to say, I decided to sell my SD500.What I like most about this camera is the manual controls. There is an aperture priority mode and a shutter priority mode on top of the full manual mode. Other useful things I can control are sharpness, saturation, contrast, and flash intensity - things I haven't seen in the other 6 digital cameras I've owned. Of course, I can always adjust those in Photoshop, but it's just nice to have handy. Just a few more of the features I love already: AE (auto exposure) lock, auto bracketing, 25-shot stop action images, ability to shoot in TIFF and RAW modes (RAW mode is available through a hidden menu), autofocus area controls, metering modes, and the help icons.It doesn't have the greatest movie mode, but making movies isn't the reason I bought a digital camera - I would've gotten a camcorder instead.Many people think the design is ugly, but personally, I love the sturdy, industrial design. That was another reason I didn't like the Canon - because of its fragile body.As for the size, the P700 is not a super-compact, pocket camera. However, it's still small enough to fit into my handbag. The larger size also reduces hand-shake, a problem I noticed with smaller cameras.All in all, I believe that the P700 is a great camera for someone who takes casual snapshots but dabbles in serious photography as well. It is a great choice for those who want more than a regular point-and-shoot but doesn't need/cannot afford an SLR. I highly recommend this camera!
We bought this HDTV 4 years ago this month. This was one of the last original Philips TVs sold in the U.S. (They have since contracted with Funai to make and sell their brand name here and in Canada.) The first thing we like about this tv is it's image quality when watching SD programs on cable. Most HDTVs, including the big well known names like Sony and Samsung, have images that appear washed out and grainy when displaying SD sources. But this has one of the best SD rendering chips in the industry. Now granted this is becoming leass and less of an issue as more TV stations broadcast in HD, but it's still relevant at present.Another feature we liked with this set is it's 24p capability. Other sets at the time like JVC could not show 24p (24 frames per second)video. This is an important ability as it makes movies look less like video and more film like.Lastly, we really enjoy Ambilight technology. Why this didn't catch on with more people is beyond me. It makes the picture appear even brighter and larger than it really is. It also changes with background images so it helps with motion flow.The only downside we see is that some motion looks slightly blurred. When a camera is following some walking toward it, the face can look a little distorted, but it's not at all bad enough to lower this HDTV to 4 stars!A couple of years ago we relegated this TV to our bedroom wall in favor of a larger screen HDTV. It still performs as good as it did on the first day of ownership!It is too bad that the real Philips HDTVs are only made and sold in Europe because their quality in image and other areas was the best in the industry.
Too many settings and this scale needs to be plugged into the wall. It can NOT run on a 9 volt battery.
I have tried numerous headphones over the years and have found these are some of the best. The sound is quite good, and the price is reasonable.
This TV/computer monitor gave us great pleasure for 3 years, but then one night as I was speaking with my wife, it just went blank. Professional computer technicians confirmed that the only option I had was to send it back to Dell, who would kindly replace it for about $400.00. Well, these days, for $400, you can probably do much better. Sigh-oh-nara, Dell-sold, Phillips products.
Installed with 12" Kicker CRVs and 750.1 mono block, pioneer head unit. please be aware this specific kit does not include RCA cables. i knew that and it works great. Sounds good and easy to install due to the flexible cable. I always go with kicker and pioneer products.
The Terk volume regulator is fantastic! Set-up was straight forward. It does exactly what it was intended for. We were having a terrible time with extemely loud commercials and the difference in volume between different stations. Once you turn it on you forget about it. It is a great value for the price. We now enjoy our TV viewing without the jolt of a commercial blasting us out of our chairs.Larry W.Jenison,Mi
The remote is the best thing that I have purchased for my system. It is the only one that I have had that controls everything in the home theater system correctly. Programming was easy and correct each time I made a change. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for the best remote around.
Apple as always makes great looking devices, aesthetically. Be it Laptops to the MP3 players. The concept is great, it is compact, sounds great. The problem is what is inside it. I know we bitch a lot about Microsoft, but they have set the standard for software capabilities & usability, that you can't expect with others. No wonder Microsoft rules the markets.Now just imagine, you load your iPod with 1000s of songs, from so many computers and Disks. You cant get them out of it if you lose your hard disk on the computer that has the library. iTunes that comes along with your iPod is quite primative, please use RealPlayer 10. iTunes seems to have a buncha installation and compatibility problems too. They have been in the market for decades, they are stable and the software is available for free download.Does the same thing with a lot more control and capabilities. RealPlayer is made for iPod. Cleaning up the disk on your iPod? Forget it. If you use the Windows Format utility, it is dead. You have to download a 30MB iPod restore software to wipe it clean. Thanks to RealPlayer 10, it will do it for you. Much more clean and easy.That having said, sans all these, it is a cool, sleek, nice sounding device. Hope you enjoy!!
please be warned! the picture of the earphones you see isn't actually that color!when i ordered it, it came in a more hot pink color.now for the earphones.they're pretty good. they're loud, and you can easily notice the bass. equalizers can fix however you want it, so even if you don't like bass, you can still get this because the quality is pretty good as well.edit:they broke...mostly my fault. they were in my bag...underneath my books with sharp edges. so apparently...the plastic piece of the earbud came off and my books cut through the wires. they were really good when i had them...but get these only if you're really careful with your earphones.
This is a no-frills DVD player and recorder. There is no hard drive, digital tuner, or VCR built into it. I didn't need any of that. I just needed something to record shows on TV and watch them on other DVD players.Good things about it:It's cheap.There have been no crashes yet in anything involved with recording.It doesn't look cheap.It has a built-in analog tuner. Some DVD recorders are now being sold without any tuner which is surprising.It's very easy and straightforward to set up timers for recording shows.Not-so-good things about it:Confusing layout of buttons on remote. Every button is clumped together and look alike, and they only differ by their small descriptions.There is no 2.5 or 3 hour recording mode. 2-hour SP mode looks great, while 4-hour LP mode looks really muddy and compressed. This is bad when I have to record something that's only slightly more than 2 hours long.It only accepts DVD -R and -RW for recording. Fortunately, +R and +RW discs can be played just as long as they are finalized.Skipping a chapter takes a full second. Every other DVD player I have skips chapters instantly.The tuner is analog-only. The input with best picture quality is only S-Video, which makes recording future digital and HD content to be less than steller, even in XP 1-hour mode.
I've had my Vector for a couple years now. Didn't really wear it till I joined the Army over a year ago, though. I'm in the Infantry and it's been through a lot of tough conditions and is still going strong. Still the original band, showing no signs of distress. I replace the battery about every year and a half when the warning comes up.I LOVE the barometric pressure trend window on the face, let's me know at a glance if we're getting good weather or bad while out on a mission. You will wonder how you ever got a long without it.The compass is surprisingly accurate if calibrated regularly and cross-checked against known points. You can quick-access the compass by just pushing one button--great for getting a quick bearing while yr on the move, just make sure it's away from ferrous metals, of course. Much faster than trying to pull out my real compass. The bubble-level built into the face is great for that extra-level of accuracy that I've come to expect from Suunto.The altimeter isn't as dependable in my opinion. But, Suunto makes it extremely easy to correct it to known elevation in about 3 seconds. I typically reset it every morning when I know my elevation, but it deviates too much in my opinion throughout the day.It's also got the thermometer. You can set it for metric or english units, but it's kind of a pain to do it. (Suunto, it would be nice to make a one-touch button to switch back and forth.) Oh, and obviously it does military time, too.Yes, it's a big watch, but the crystal is actually plastic, so it is extremely light and comfortable to wear. Despite being plastic and being through all the sand/dirt/rocks, etc., my watch face has very little scratching at all.There are more features I love about this watch, but I hit the main ones here. I didn't like this watch till I actually started wearing it in the Army.
Please be warned - all rear projection tv's by sony will cost you 1.2k to replace this part. They will not fix it.
This Tiffen 52mm filter fits well on my Nikon D40X 55-200mm lens. I bought it more for protecting the lens from smudges and debris than for the UV protection. It is working well and easy to clean. I highly recommend this $9 investment to protect your lens.
Since becoming bird watchers my wife needed her own binoculars.We tried these at the local sporting goods store but bought themat Amazon to save a few bucks. The image is very sharp and theyare easy to focus. My wife loves them.
well it's a generous 8gb, pretty darn small/light, the screen is vivid, batery life decent, and user friendly. other than having to verify that accessories are 2nd generation compatible there is nothing to complain about.
Product was $25 to $30 less than same products in retail stores and has worked perfectly.
This is an awesome MP3 for the money. Headphones sound great. Easy to sync music to it. Only one complaint...if you do not sync and entire album, the software is not that great for organizing music because it puts individual songs into an "unknown album" folder. Other than that...we are just thrilled with it!
The sound of this zen 8gb microphoto is good, the photo is also good. but I found the software which transfer cd to MP3 called "media explore" is bad. When I installed it, true it works, but this software will cause you windows explore "not responsable" when you install it(even not run) regularly. So you can't use windows explore without unstall "media explore".Creative's software design must be worse. That's the reason I give it 3 stars!
Those who buy TERK buy thus connector. SO THEY SAY. BUT --- where is the connection. There is none. To me this is a misrepresentation aimed at the novice in the digital TV era. (and who isn't?)
It is the prettiest little camera and very inexpensive for a digital one. The software for displaying photos is very good. The pictures are quite good for the price.
I just bought mine this afternoon, since then I have been fooling around with it, it is terrific.Photos are just beautiful, color superb and very sharp. Manual is pretty good, its seems to be very intuitive.In my search for a decent digital camera, I've been thru a Nikon D70, the camera refused to give correctly exposed photos, no matter what I did, added or subtracted exposures, changed speed ratings, white balance, name it , I did it, still did not work properly, finally ended up returning it.I then bought the new Canon Rebel Digital, I knew that when I bought it, it would be trouble it was,flash did not work, camera also appeared to be shabbily made.Returned that, bought the Minolta Konica A200, this was the worst of the bunch, never could get sharp pictures, color was wishy washy, exposures so so, at 200 mm setting the photos were not as good as a disposable camera.Today after returning the Minolta, I bought the Pentax, runs complete circles around, Nikon, Minolta and Canon, just superb.I hope it never fails, if I return that one, I am afraid of the consequences in the store, they have been great so far, just great.I printed out some photos and they were the best I have ever seen.Great Job Pentax, I hope they stay around, just saw in financial columns on line they have laid off 300 people due to sagging digital sales.They have always made great products, I hope they make it, I am sure they will.If you want a great digital slr, go for the pentax, you cannot go wrong.Now, I think its time to go thru the manual in detail.
got the lemon in the batch because on the first day we took it home and played a rental video. First thing we noticed was it is very noisey after powering it on and not even when you are playing a tape. But the real kicker was when it just turned itself off when it was just around the end of the movie so we didnt get to see how it ended. Tried to eject the tape but it kept turning itself off. After about 20 minutes of this, finally managed to get tape out but tape was stretched and damaged and will probably have to pay for it. Thought it might be the tape so tried another tape just to test it out and did the same thing. Very disappointed in Toshiba, thought they made a good product unless we just got a lemon this time.
I agree that these cables are way too expensive!! However that being said, they really do perform well. I have been using them for almost a year and they are just solid. Colors always look their best. I know it was a silly purchase but my DVD's look great.
The speakers are great in regards to being able to turn the sound up or down independent of one another with a simple remote. Occasionally the sound skips out most likely because they're wireless. Overall, good sound quality.
I cannot believe how cheated I felt after finishing this extremely long book. The implicit promise in the first fifty pages -- haunting, evocative and beautifully written -- is that the reader will find out who murdered the heroine's little brother. Nearly 600 pages later, we find out nothing. The meandering storyline leaves little settled. Harriet's family is more of a mess at the end than it was before. What of the older sister, Allison? What did she see? What of Harriet's father?? Where are they going to live? And what of the criminal Ratliffe's?Chapter after chapter of pointles detail is left in the first half of the book -- explicit descriptions of really minor characters -- while important parts of the main story leave the reader hanging in mid air at the end. I get it, about the small southern town and the social forces at work in it, but I cannot believe the author meant for it to be this confusing and unsatisfying. If she did,if it isn't just bad editing, then she has forgotten the first rule of writing: tell us a STORY.
I hate this software! I'm upset that I wasted my money! I can't believe this product is on the market. It is so lousy... the scenery in the tanks is really, really ugly and very fake looking... what's up w/the moss covered bowling balls ? The fish keep freezing for 4 seconds or so. When I try to access the settings, feeding, etc, it stalls and twice i've had to reboot.. i don't have anything else that causes this. Don't waste your money like i did .. fif
This is one of the easiest turntables to use. Operation is simple and you can learn quickly what and how to make a recording. The software that came with the turntable, is so easy to master that a child can do it all in a matter of minutes. The few problems that I have had in using the turntable and software were my own mistakes by hitting the wrong button. You do have to pay attention to what you are doing.I would recommend this product to anyone who needs to put their old long playing records on a cd. I gave it five stars.Pete Scaduto
A friend sold me a second hand Ipod classic, but it didn't come with the charger or any plugs at all. This works fine with it. I'm happy I ordered it.
I love my optical mouse. I do not have to worry about my mouse pad getting dirty, and I do not even have to be on a mouse pad. I can use it in my lap, if I wish. No cleanong rollers, either.One thing I like is the red glow. When lights are out, it makes a nightlight of a sort. The glow is very pretty, if nothing else.
Descent amp for the money. I have my front speakers running through the speaker level inputs and my rears and subwoofer feeding from the rca line-level outs on the receiver. The amp runs well BUT, I had to fine tune the input level for the line inputs as the rear speakers (channels 3 and 4 on the line level) will CUT OUT if I turn up the volume on my Dual CD receiver.BOTTOM LINE: I have to limit my volume on the line level inputs or the amp will cut out.
I am a big fan of trackball mice, and this is a well designed and excellently functional mouse -- I would have given it 5 stars. HOWERVER, while the mouse is cordless, its receiver is not. All of the Logitech literature and the Amazon discription talk about the freedom from having cords cluttering your desk when you use this product. Well, the receiver has a cord that plugs into the USB port on my laptop computer and clutters my desk. Since I use a laptop, my hope was that Logitech would have worked in a cordless receiver for this mouse in the last couple of years, much like other cordless mice available today. Again, the mouse itself is great and I enjoy using it, but I feel as though I was taken a bit by the "cordless" marketing of this product. I have learned my lesson to conduct additional research with Logitech products.
I love this little fella! The pictures are sharp, the input in graffiti is very easy and the overall organization is a delight.
Great price, A fraction of what local office supply stores wanted. very happy with this purchase, will order this again.
With the camera/lens combination above, you have just enough room for both, with storage for CF cards, a few cables, lens paper and even a lens case. You can even fit a 30GB iPod in the front pocket.However, adding even a thin filter to the front of the lens makes the case a bit snug, but not bursting at the seams. A good case when you don't want to carry all your equipment with you--great for those short weekend trips!
Product did not work from the get-go. new batteries cutt off after 5 min. radio stations did not work at all. Customer service, was only available after calling 5 times then they did not honor the warranty they promised. They wanted to charge me $65 to replace the mp3 player...and called that replacement ( I paid $ 59 in the store!). The warranty stated that I would only have to pay the shipping charges. Dont ever buy from rave company, the company is run by crooks, who knowingly write wrongful things in their warranty. They should get a lawsuit.
Case fits camera well but there is little extra room except for perhaps an extra tape. It would be nice if there was room for the AC adapter & cables.
I bought one of these at an 'outlet, close-out type, store' a few years ago. Looked like another product that was marketed as a seatbelt shoulder-strap pad. This worked better and was of higher quality too. I searched the internet, found the item on Amazon. I bought six more for two front seat belts in our vehicle and two for someone else.
I bought this laminator to protect receipes that I print on 3 x 5 paper and to protect art work done by my daughter as well as for other documents. I am very impressed with it. It is affordable, doesn't take up a lot of space, warms up in under 15 minutes, and does a great job of laminating in a professional manner. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a home laminator!
I use this with my Nikon D7000 and it works well. Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. It is good for long exposures.
Sennheiser RS110 Over-Ear 926MHz Wireless RF HeadphonesAs I get older my high frequency hearing falls off. These headphones appear to boost the high frequencies which allow me to keep the volume from the TV at a reasonable level. It uses an RF transmitter rather than infrared so I can move around the room without losing the signal. It uses regular batteries so I don't have to keep it on a charger and the battery life is very good. The only negative is the ear cushions are foam instead of plastic or leather so they are not as comfortable. And I may not be able to replace them when they wear out.
I purchased this product hoping that the keyboard would be somewhat quiet and ergonomic. It isn't much quieter than my previous regular Dell flat keyboard I upgraded from and the space bar SUCKS. The space bar is very NOISY and it's a known issue that it gets jammed. I would not recommend dropping money on this to anyone even if it's for $20 (which is what I paid). It's not terrible but it's not worth extra money, my Apple keyboard at home is much less noisy but I guess the ergonomic part is definitely the upside. If you type fast, it'll be noisy on this keyboard so if you're looking for a quiet keyboard, PLEASE DO NOT buy this keyboard.
This is a great product, great sound, great view, We are really happy with it. I highly recomend this purchase
I was getting ready to shoot my nieces wedding and needed and off camera flash bracket. After reading early reviews on this unit I almost passed on it due to what seemed like some missing features.It seems since the early reviews that RPS has modified the unit.There are now both Portrait and Landscape orientation slide locks. I have uploaded an image that shows them.Pros:Flash is mounted off cameraLong extension for (vertical)for flash (allows use with battery grip mounted)Quick release for removing camera from slide mechanismAllows use of both on and off camera shutter releasesFlash extension cord can be removed and used independentlyCamera locks in both Portrait and Landscape orientationsCons:My 50D was always in burst mode with the external shutter release (maybe just my settings)Unstable if mounted to tripodNo easy way to remove camera and mount to tripodWith this unit, my 50D, a battery grip, and a 580EX II the unit was heavy. I was able to get through an 11 hour wedding shoot (1000+ shots) but my arms felt it when I was done.If you are looking for an external flash bracket this is an excellent unit. As mentioned previously the cost of the cords alone from CANON justify buying this unit.Yes, there were no instructions included but it was not at all dificult to figure out (there aren't that many moving pieces).To pack it up you:Remove the flash and unplug the remote shutter releaseLoosen the screw and slide the camera off the bracket(optionally remove the plate from the camera)Loosen the thumbscrew on the flash arm and removeDepress the slide release and slide mount into portrait orientationPut parts in the bag (included)
I love this mouse. I can't praise how much I love Logitech's products. Forget about purchasing a Mighty Mouse from Apple. The scroll wheel will crap out on you and you'll eventually get sick of it, as I learned. The fact that you can customize the many buttons this mouse has is absolutely amazing. I love it and I recommend it to anyone.
This card was to be used in my Canon Vixia HF100 camcorder and Canon SD800 still camera. After its 1st use it has developed a corrupt file system. I'm not able to format it, as the file system is only recognized as RAW at this point. Sometimes the Windows command prompt function "CHKDSK /R" will fix problems with a bad index or file corruptions (accessed via Start --> Run --> cmd), but I can't even get that far.My A-DATA 16GB SDHC C-6 has worked beautifully for >1 month and is less costly (per GB, of course!) & faster than this model (using the Vixia HF100 and SD800 camera).Given others' ratings, I must acknowledge that my experience is likely the result of some fairly rare production anomaly...I suppose even more reason to document it...I'm pursuing support options now & will report from that vantage point next. I will update this review and/or associated * rating with any change(s), as warranted.
Not compatible! It may work with an aftermarket charger but it won't hold a charge using the Canon charger. I think Canon has a chip in their chargers that see if the battery is Canon.
if I were to explain this product with only one word then the word would be crap... I bought the lexmark x7170 all in one, thinking I can add it to the print server I had bought for $80, and have a nice fax, copy and printer in my small office.. well let me tell you how wrong I was.. for some reson it wasn't working on the print server at all so I called lexmark and asked them why it wasn't... They replied bottom line, this product doesn't work on a print server unless it's OUR print server, hearing this news I asked how much there print server is, he replied $129. so I returned the piece of garbage and bought a Brother all in one, and withing minutes of getting home I was faxing printing and copying files USING MY COMPUTER to fax and exerything AND the best thing about the brother all in one.. I don't need a print server at all.. it networks, so I am gonna go sell my old print server now.. have fun, and if you bought this crappy lexmark I feel really bad for you.
My PSW505 arrived a few days ago and I couldn't be happier with it. The amount of bass this thing puts out is more than enough for 95% of the home theater setups people have. My system is considerably above average, Yahama 110W x5 receiver, Boston fronts and rears, Polk CS10 center, 2 Polk PSW10s, and now this PSW505. I have the two 10's in the front and the PSW505 in the rear behind the couch. It seriously shakes my stomach. I have the sub crossover at 60hz, the two 10's are 80hz, and the others pick up 80hz and above. I could not be more pleased. It literally shakes the ornaments off my Christmas tree!
So far this has been the best Ext hard drive I've seen. I'm running wireless and the speed is great. It was so easy to hookup and install on my 4 computers I though I did something wrong. I just plugged it into my D-links N, put the CD in and it was done. Great unit. Would buy again.
The great picture quality was a given, but what I hadn't thought about was how much it cuts down on cable clutter. Good price too.
I bought my Orb drive for home use on the same day that I picked up a Zip drive for use at work. I cannot begin to describe how different these two products are.The Orb behaves almost exactly like a hard drive. It's very, very fast. The only noticeable difference is the slight spin time (which you can adjust through the software). The Zip (while the media may be ubiquitous) is really too small to be useful these days. The addition of the 250 mb model is a step in the right direction, but it's clear that Iomega dropped the ball here. Castlewood has bridged the gap between the capacity of the very slow tape backup drive and the convenience of a removeable disk.
I purchased this card and an SCM router as a package. I got home installed the router and all was great. I then installed the PCI card into my wife's computer running XP SP2. I used the default drivers that came on the driver disk. The card worked pretty well, but it kept loosing the connection to the router. The router is on the 2nd floor about 30 feet away, if you go through the floor. One evening I downloaded the drivers to update the card from SMC's web site. I ran the install util and updated the drivers. After that XP networking died. I could ping devices, but I could not connect to them. I was not able to surf the web, check email or anything related to the internet. My other computer could connect and surf just fine so I know it was not the router having problems. To make along story short I had to use XP restore to get the machine back. After several emails with SMC tech support they informed me that they SMC utility that you use to configure the card is not totally compatible with XP. I was told to use the built in XP wireless config util. I did this and it did work but the problem with the wireless card dropping out continued. It got to the point so being so bad that I went back to using a hardwired cable running from up stairs to down stairs. At this point I am going to pull the card out and sell it. I have check SMC's website hoping for an update, but as of today no other updates have been posted.
Well, there's not much to stay except it is a great case. It has 4 pockets for cartages, battries, etc. and place to slice the player in. It holds up well!
i've gotten cheap stuff from ebay before and it's lasted me a whileJust because it's $1.41 doesn't mean that it can't work past a couple of uses
So far so good. The slide storage sheets arrived quickly and in good shape. They are easy to use. As long as the plastic doesn't deteriorate over time, they will have been an excellent investment.
I did a lot of research on digital cameras before I purchased the Olympus 460 ZOOM and I am extremely happy with this camera. My criteria were picture quality, advanced features and a price under $500. After a week of taking over a hundred pictures, I'm very impressed with both the crisp quality and true to life colors of each picture. It automatically adjusts to florescent, incandescent, and outdoor light. The selectable ISO settings makes for very impressive low light pictures. The panorama stitching was easy to use and very accurate. This will be great for taking seascapes while on vacation. I'm still on my first set of batteries so battery life is great. I read a lot of reviews on the D450 ZOOM before I purchased the D460 and all the small things that owners complained about were fixed. Olympus really must listen to customer feedback. The menus are easy to use, it remembers settings when turned off, they even ship three manuals in each language instead of one in three languages. I recommend picking up a USB port SmartReader or Floppy adapter. Also get some NiMH batteries and a charger. You're in for some great pictures with this camera.
Wow, what an awesome headphone! A friend in high school had a pair back in 1988 and I used them on a trip. It was very hard to give them back. I remember the bass being out of this world!So, when it came time to replace my Sony headphones I went for the PortaPro after stumbling across the name during my research. They are extremely comfortable and I have a big head (24 inches around and 14 inches from ear, over head, to ear. They even have plenty of room to give!And the sound is better than I remember. Everything comes through (both highs and lows). Hearing new sounds in songs I have listened to for years.Lifetime Warranty + Great Price + Great Sound = Hours of enjoyment!
I am not going to get into an in depth review but I purchased this camera back in September and this is by far the best point and shoot Canon camera I have ever owned. At first I always had Sony Cybershot's, but then I was introduced to the Powershot series in 2005...so glad I made the change over. Canon just has so many more options than any other brand I know of. The macro option is one of the best that can be on a camera that under $300.5*'s from me! Next I am going to get a nice new SLR. :D
This is a good printer, however, be forewarned that it is not compatible with Windows 7, 64-bit computers. I contacted Olympus and was advised that no printer drivers exist (or are planned) that would enable the P-440 to work with such Windows 7, 64-bit computers. I would not recommend this printer unless one intends to use this printer with a "legacy" computer that will never be upgraded. Frankly at $900, this printer is too expensive to be considered a 'throwaway."
Exceptional, incredible and remarkable of a device. Rich, full-bodied sound package in such a lil' thing. Amazing! Simply amazing. I only have one qualm, (might be a defect) when a jack is plugged in the output port, it needs a gentle twist to get L/R sound. Overall, a great product.
I liked them very much. At first they seem small but they arent so much, my ipod touch fitted perfectly!! lovely colors!
&quot;System Requirements: Internet Access&quot;The included software is spyware / 30 day shareware even though you paid for it. Very irritating multi pop-up messages that demand access to the internet. They are time consuming to dismiss.
HP doens't love my Mac. It often won't print at all unless I use the "print" command within the application I'm using - pdf reader, especially. Then, if I print from three different applications in one day, it gets all befuddled and freezes up. It's also prone to paper jams, somthing I never experienced with the free Epsons that usually come with MacMall Macs.The driver was very difficult to install.I had read about these problems, but thought folks were being fussy...On the bright side, it's always on, and it's fast. And I'm learning alllll about its insides!
I'm still astonished by this low priced, high quality turntable. I've owned many turntables in my long life, but never one at this price that surpasses all others. It plays with amazingly low "click" and "hiss", it tracks beautifully on slightly warped records, it never skips and just does a beautiful job. To the reviewer who compained that it can't play warped records, I suggest you go to Goodwill and look for a BSR oldie to play anything that badly warped. You will damage this fine machine by putting weight on the tone arm!Doing so will wear out the stylus. This is a bargain, I've seen it sold at other sites for TWICE the price I paid Amazon for it. Vinyl lives forever! This one is even better than the one I replaced it with, I love it.
I got this bag for my 14 in iBookG4....It lasted for about 10 months without any problems, then the faux leather material near where the strap is connected to the bag began to rip. It continued to do so untill the leather dissapeared from the area...but with a little electrical tape it has held together fine. The bag itself is wonderful, and sturdy, it will protect your computer from being dropped or kicked, or steped on...it's really amazing, for those of you who take public transit (the "T" in Boston) you know how rough it can be, and this bag stood up to it all. It was a little big for my liking, but it held a lot. You can fit a textbook, your laptop, your Lunch, your drink, and your cellphone, plus a few other assorted things in this bag all at the same time. I liked this bag, but it does have it's downfalls.
After burning a DVD on my Dell PCs, they were not recognizable in 2 different brand DVD players.
Really tiny, smaller than my little-finger nail.Came with holder and USB connector, very niceGreat, can use it in my razr phone too
UPDATE: 5/5/07 As mentioned below, my original W90 had some issues. After exchanging the camera, I can verify that my original was bad and the new one performed much better. However, even the new one had serious grain issues in all but the brightest light in "AUTO" mode. In program mode, flash pictures also looked flat and grainy unless you manually reduced the ISO to 200. I really wanted to like this camera, but after struggling with the second camera for a week, I decided to return it and bought a Canon 800IS. In my opinion, the Canon is significantly better in all but near dark conditions. The image stabilization on the Canon is also significantly better.I had my choices narrowed down between a Canon and the Sony W90. My daughter has an older P200 Sony and it takes fantastic pictures so I opted for the W90. The first few daylight pictures I took showed color blotching (not noisy or grainy) when viewed at actual size on the computer. Low light photos also had MUCH more noise visible than the P200 even at ISO 200. I have now taken ~1000 pictures in all lighting conditions and would rate the camera as follows:Bright light/ daylight outside: Excellent picturesMedium light /clouds: Very good to excellentDusk and night shots: Amazing! especially with high ISO settingMedium/Low indoor lighting: good (with post processing)Indoor lighting with flash: Grainy with auto setting, Good with 200ISOI was initially disappointed that the picture quality with indoor lighting without flash was not as good as my daughters P200. However after many test shots comparing the two, I believe the major difference is that the W90 takes a lighter picture with more detail while the P200 is darker with more noise reduction done inside the camera. Any simple photo program can remove the noise and make the pictures as good with at least as much (or more) detail than the P200. Note that these pictures were taken at a low room light level that would normally require flash so this will likely rarely or never be an issue for most users.Although I have not taken many pictures with flash, all I have taken have turned out very crisp and well lit with no noticeable noise. The noise issue above is ONLY with low light and no flash.The dusk and night shots were what really impress. I took about a dozen hand-held shots after sunset. Although about 1/2 of the shots were blurry due to my hands shaking, the other 1/2 were excellent with good exposure and excellent detail and no detectable blurring. Obviously the image stabilization can only do so much. The pictures were obviously grainy (ISO1600) at actual size zoom on the computer, but looked good when viewing the whole picture. I emphasize that these were taken in lighting that my daughter's ISO400 camera just would not have been able to take at all.Several of the options are also very handy. The ability to select the light metering point is extremely useful when shooting at sunset or with lighted objects at night. The camera allows either full frame, center frame, or center point metering. Similar options are available for focus.Continual burst mode was actually useful as the camera takes pictures quickly. I was able to capture a bird from perched to about 5' in the air using the burst mode (~4 pictures)all with excellent clarity and capturing the birds wings without blur.If it were not for the color blotching at ISOs from 125 to 400 I would give this 5 stars. I have decided to exchange this camera for another to see if I just have one that is defective. It is such an obvious problem that others would have certainly mentioned it if it was a design flaw.
For the price what did I expect huh? Took me awhile and a very bright light just to be able to see my very fuzzy pic. Not recommended if you really want someone to see you or if you need to make a video.
I have found the Targus Notebook Coling stand to be very effecient and worth while for the price. I had previously purchased a UMB Drive powered stand that was completely unacceptable and this unit fits my needs perfectly.
Im glad that i got this next step up bag. It is very well made and sturdy. Its nice having the solid bottom with the plastic spacers. plus theres tons of room. I have my rebel XTi with a 18-85mm lens on it plus my canon rebel 2000 film camera plus a 28-80 mm lens and my 75-300 lens. Plus i fit my canon power shot in the side pocket. Then i have 7 rolls of film and i still have more space. The metal clips work great and same with the Velcro. The strap works great. Overall a great bag but it does get heavy just because of the amount of stuff in it.
I was looking for a bluetooth mouse to use with my laptop. I travel all the time and need something that is comfortable and easy to carry.This mouse is comfortable. There are two side buttons that perform forward and back functions in your internet browser. The forward button is difficult to reach without changing my grip on the mouse. But, I don't really use that function very often.In order for the mouse to work on the laptop, I had to install the Microsoft software. In my case, this replaces the mouse software installed for the onboard mouse. Although the internal mouse still works, I lost the custom settings I had already configured for it.I was able to pair the mouse with my laptop's built-in bluetooth adapter avoiding the included USB bluetooth adapter. I do not have a problem keeping the mouse and laptop paired.Finally, since I am carrying the mouse in my laptop bag, I really wanted the mouse to have an on/off switch to save the batteries. As of now, I have to remove the batteries when I am traveling. What a nuisance this is.Overall, I like the look and feel of the mouse. And the bluetooth functionality is really nice. But, the battery consumption worries me. I can only carry so many spare batteries. I am still undecided on whether or not I will keep the mouse. I would not recommend this mouse for people who travel frequently.
If you ask anyone who knows anything about CD-Rs, they will tell you that Kodak media is the best. Nothing compares to the quality, compatibility, stability, and lifespan of Kodak media. Sadly, Kodak stopped making them some time last year, so they're hard to track down, but if you find some, snap them up! They'll be gone soon.
This lamp lived up to my expectations. It was a cheap lamp that did well overall. Nothing spectacular, but then it was a cheap lamp. :DI would not hesitate to grab one of these again in the future.
This HDMI cable from DVI Gear was exactly as advertised, and arrived within a week by USPS. I would buy from them again.
After seeing a few complaints about this drive, I looked into it further and found that most of the complaints are without merit.1 - You are buying a NETWORK DRIVE - these are not compatible with Leopard's Time Machine feature, this is because Time Machine does not support network drives. (Hopefully this will change in the near future.)2 - The USB connection is really allow you to connect in a pinch, when you have no access to a router. It is not intended to connect and be formatted as a regular USB drive. If you need a local USB drive, get one, its cheaper than this one.3 - Speed. The only way to get a faster than this, is to dedicate a computer to serving files, Install Mac OS X Server, that would be faster than the embedded server in this device, but at how much more power & cost?I actually ran a speed comparison with my Mac Mini that is currently running Leopard -- file transfer were nearly the same, albeit the Mac Mini has a laptop drive in it, but it has a full scale G4 processor in it, far more power than the embedded processor in the LaCie driveThe Good Stuff:1 - This is one of the few NAS drives that supports AFP directly. This is the feature I was waiting for, in order to go NAS. All of the Apple metadata gets stored without loss, Very Very good! I hate having to use an SMB connection to a FAT32 filesystem. That is not Mac, and will never replace AFP.2. When I installed the drive, I plugged it into my router, opened Safari and opened its web page from the Bonjour list. After setting up all my users and shared, I then popped the CD into my computer to read the manual.3. This drive does not require additional software on your computer, if your computer can connect to a router, it will talk to this drive.4. The drive can be expanded, you can plug an additional USB drive into it, that drive then becomes shared also.The Bad Stuff:1. The web administration interface is slow, but since I don't plan on administering the drive every day, I don't think its a real drawback.2. The drive never seems to spin down. Some people like this because its instantly available at a moment's notice, I personally would prefer it to to have a user adjustable sleep timer, to save energy and have less wear on the drive mechanism.Overall:Like the LaCie drives I've used in the past, Its in a metal case, it feels solid, and it works well, and its made in the USA!Also LaCie supports the Mac, as a forethought, not an afterthought.
PRO: The ergonomics are great. Whoever designed this product did an outstanding job mapping button placement.CONS: The button sensitivity and quality is a mess. I can not stress this enough. I should not get finger fatigue after 10 minutes from preeesssiiing haaaard on the buttons during play.An example: you are pressing "W" to walk forward, applying the same pressure the entire time. Sometimes your player stops....starts....then stops again. So frustrating.Other reviewers warmed me of this. I ignored them. Shame on me
This TV is not only looking good but the picture is sharp and clear even though not on HD. The price is unbeatable (I've shopped around). Will buy another Toshiba in the future. Thanks Amazon.
(...).LOMO cameras are marketed by a company who's primary interest seems to be selling $8 Soviet-era design cameras at boutique prices ($200). Accordingly, the cameras have very little speaking for them technically, and the defects are very cleverly hyped with a strong "revolutionary" slant, as being great new discoveries and strengths.Their website casts a hip skew on the defects in these cameras, aiming them as a "revolution" in photography. Righhhht.Among the most egregious re-evaluations from the marketing hype at their website:_______________________________________THE LOMO TUNNEL EFFECT...produces an awesome effect called "Vignetting." Look closely - you'll notice that the corners of your Lomographs are slightly darker and a little softer, in contrast to the lighter and sharper center. This tunnel effect yields a clear and vivid subject, with the corners acting as a natural "frame," directing your attention to the center. You see, lomographs simply have more content!_______________________________________Keep in mind, vignetting is a powerful *defect* in the lens design, something Canon, Nikon and the other manufacturers have spent decades of advanced lens design and R&D; in trying to eliminate. In Lomo's doublespeak, it's a good thing. (Yes, it can sometimes render interesting photographs, but this breathless hype's almost-mystical description of this effect/lens is misleading at best)._______________________________________LOMO WIDE ANGLEThe "all-seeing wide angle view"? It's really only a 32mm focal length. Woo hoo._______________________________________Most SLR lens manufacturers have for decades offered extensive ranges in lenses with this view coverage and wider made to fit their SLR cameras (even old SLR's from the 60s and 70s); for wide coverage, a vintage 70's SLR+wide lens can be had for under $75 if you look right, and it'll be a vastly better machine. Any 1980s Canon, Nikon, or Olympus 35mm film SLR for instance, offers outstanding manufacture, both full manual and electronic controls available, etc...far exceeding the exposure options and build quality of Lomo's flimsy design. Typical 70's and 80's vintage SLR's like these feature supreme exposure and internal mechanisms, and today let you take advantage of low prices for former top-of-the-line professional lenses (e.g. manual focus Canon FD, Nikkor, or Olympus Zuiko SLR lenses).Overall, the camera purposefully introduces flaws in your photographs that can render some "artsy" feeling shots, but don't be misled by the manufacturer's clever anti-establishmen skew.If you want to take LOMO looking photos, buy its almost exact copy for much cheaper: the OLYMPUS XA (and XA2) but it is old, so only available on ebay. Good options also include the cheapest models of the "Jazz Jellies" that they sell at drugstores like Walgreens. (for only $10). Same vignetting effects, same purposefully-crappy lenses give blurred shots "artsy" type of feel."You can even get the "much vaunted LOMO saturation" if you drop in 50 ISO or 100 ISO film. (this last point one is just beyond me. Saturation is mostly a function of the film, not the camera! LOL! Not according to LOMO though...)If you still think this is a must for you, save your bucks, buy one on ebay for cheap (people tend to tire of these quickly; at least I did), and use it for it's artistic expression and distortions.Certainly don't buy into all the LOMO company's clever hype without reading around the web for vintage camera offerings matching this camera, and take the Lomo society's skewed reporting with a giant grain of salt.A simple photography course or some time spent at a website like Phil Green's excellent photo.net will better your education on this, and give you a relatively unbiased perspective with which you can then go back and see this equipment for what it is.
I picked this camera up for my boyfriend because I read the reviews and it seemed to be a good option. We're in the film business and I wasn't looking for anything high-end, but I did expect more from this thing.- The screen is extremely grainy- The picture is decent quality, but this thing struggles deeply with lighting issues (takes a long time to focus and still proves a soft image or overlit most of the time.)I really wouldn't have many complaints if it wasn't for the fact that I got my parents a Kodak Easy Share 4 or 5mp and it is easier to use and produces much better pictures. We just got this thing, so I'll keep you updated.Overall, he wanted a thin camera he could hold in his pocket and take anywhere. Well, he's got it, I just hope he can get a decent shot occasionally.* My recommendation would be spend a little more, do some research, and stay away from this "cute, little orange" camera.
I've had this for years and it works well. The trays are becoming more difficult to find locally, WalMart doesn't even have them, so we ordered another brand that doesn't use them.
Like an earlier review, I too was looking for a replacement for my Koss Pro-4AA headphones. I had bought them used 22 years ago and while they still sounded great, the cushions were flat, I had to wiggle the cord to get both sides to work, and I was tired of regluing the headband.The HD-497s are extremely comfortable and lightweight especially when compared to the Koss. But I knocked off one star on sound quality. Because of its not fully closed design (it completely covers the ears, but has vents out the outside) it doesn't isolate from external noise as well as the Koss and also doesn't have quite as much bass response. I was able to set my equalizer to partially account for the bass (still not quite the same), but I still hear my son playing video games in the next room. I can however, wear these for a couple of hours without having to massage my ears and scalp when I take them off like I had to with the Koss.So in summary, I'm going to have to keep these for general use, but I think I may have to get another pair of Koss Pro-4AAs (or the new Pro-4AATs due out this year) for the times that weight doesn't matter as much as sound quality does.
Great armband for the shuffle. Only negative is that it provides no protection, so don't run in the rain with this. Otherwise it is everything I was looking for.
Do not buy this product. HotSync problem due to electrostatic discharge. Shoddy help. I lost my back-up file on my PC after they suggested I uninstall the software (and uninstalled my personal data). This ESD problem is not easily fixable and they will not simply replace your handheld. Would stay away from Palm. I am going to get a PocketPC.
works great, very durable and sleek. this was my second laptop sleeve that i purchased from Timbuktu
I purchased this printer with my Dell desktop system ... except the printer I purchased through Dell was labeled as a Dell A940 printer. It's the exact same printer, just with a different label. Anywho, so I purchase the printer because of it's all-in-one capability including fax, low price, and nice compatibility with my Dell desktop (the printer driver was very good). The day after I ordered the printer I read a somewhat poor review of the Dell A940 (Lexmark X5150) which also recommended the HP PSC1210 over it. Feeling a bit peeved with myself for not doing enough research into my purchase, I called Dell and asked to cancel the order. They said the order was already enroute and that I could try out the printer for 30 days and return it (shipping paid for by Dell) if I wasn't pleased with it. I said Ok. I was initially pleased with the printer. It was a bit large and noisy, but there were things I really liked such as ink level indicator, fax, and PC less copies. But I soon began to notice that the fresh photo quality prints had 2 sets of wheel marks along the length of the picture. They were subtle but definitely noticeable. But the kicker proved to be that this printer sucks a piece of paper down crooked! Initially I figured it straightened itself out once inside. It started innocuously, then worsened on some jobs. My wife made printed out some website stuff and I noticed the image was severely misaligned with the paper. It was printing crooked as well! Sometimes it was really bad. I was using high quality paper and different types of paper didn't change the outcome. So that's when I called Dell and asked to take advantage of their offer. To Dell's credit, they honored the return even though I was a little beyond the 30 day period. Thanks Dell, but I don't think I'll buy another Lexmark built printer (because I think its a design flaw).I just bought the HP PSC1210 all-in-one after more than two people recommeded it. I'm pleased with it, but to be honest I wish it had fax capability. But heck, I can always scan it and email it. Hopes this helped somebody looking for a printer. I will write a review on the HP once I have time to play with it.
Just like what you're doing now, i spent a good few days reading the reviews and tech specs before purchasing this camera. I've only had it for a few days and i couldn't be happier. In a nutshell, the quality of the camera and pictures are incredible. I am upgrading from a point and shoot canon s400 4.0 mega pixels... and it's night and day.If you're outgrowing your regular digital camaera... this is the perfect transtion. Believe me. You will learn how to utilize some of the easy to use manual features that will take your photography to the next level. Already i've experimnented taking a few pictures in auto mode and then in manual mode and it's mind blowing how significantly better the manual pictures turned out. No more auto for me. I am going to study the features and improve my pictures. That's all i have to say. You can get the tech reviews elsewhere. On a side note, get the original canon carrying case ($30) - it's well worth the money.
This is a good choice if you are on a budget. Watch the food carefully to prevent browning. Be sure to use an oven mitt when picking up the handle because it is a bit short and tends to get hot.
When I type and put barely any pressure on it the fans touch the plastic, kinda dissappointed, shoulda just paid the extra and got a better one, not as high tech and effective as it says.
I received this product in a timely fashion and I am pleased w/ the performance of the antenna so far. Currently I am able to pull in TV stations within 100 miles of my apartment, which means I am able to pull in local Analog and HD channels from three cities. The powered amplifier certainly helps.
Great product from a great company. I use them as primary speakers in asmall room.
These speakers are a poor audiophiles dream. They sound amazing while keeping your wallet intact. The sound is crisp, the speakers point upwards because that is where your ears are in relation to them on your desk, it has nice bass with a knob to adjust it, and it is basically everything someone with a taste in quality sound could ask for.It is everything everyone could ask for, except for its build quality. These speakers did not work for me when I first bought them. No sound came out of them at all. I sent our friends over at Klipsch an email about it, and they responded instantly, despite it being 5pm and me thinking they were closed. They kept replying right away and helped me figure it out. Except they didn't know what the problem was at first. It took them three tries to send me a new controller thing(the part that holds the volume knobs) before they realized it was a bad amplifier in the subwoofer. They sent me all the replacements free of charge which was very nice.All in all it took me about 2 months to finally get the replacement amp and get them working. It was a little weird because they made me take apart the subwoofer and extract the amp from it and send that to them. I'm not really good with that kind of stuff, so I thought I was going to break it while removing it and putting the new one back in. I may have been able to convince them to let me send in the whole subwoofer and have them replace it, but after 2 months I was sick of dealing with them and just did what they said in order to get my replacement ASAP.So my replacement amp came in and then my speakers starting working just fine. It was kind of a pain in the ass, but Klipsch was cool the whole way through it. They have very nice customer support and I'd recommend any of their products based on that alone.The speakers sound great though. They have a lot of clarity and are all I could ask for in speakers of this size and price range. They don't really distort or anything until you turn the volume up all the way, and even then they barely due. Either that or I'm too deaf to notice because I have 1000 decibels shooting straight at my ears.The reason I marked it down 1 star though is because it seems fragile. I've heard of a lot of people breaking the plug that plugs into the back of the subwoofer. I move every couple of months due to my schooling situation, and every time I move I prey that these speakers didn't break during the move. They haven't yet though and I've moved probably about 10+ times since I got these. So they seem to be pretty durable. It was just the beginning that scared me as this was the first item I've received dead on arrival.So all in all, these speakers are pretty damn good. You might be able to get better ones if you spend more money, but if $150-200 is your limit, these are the speakers to get and you won't regret it.
Should have checked other reviewers feedback before ordering -- does not work well with Windows 7 for some reason. You need to be about 1/2 inch from the microphone for it to pick up anything.
The black cartridge worked for like a week, and now doesn't. I have tried cleaning the print head and aligning the cartridge. Haven't tried the color cartridge yet. What a waste.
I have tried various keyboards in my time. This keyboard is AMAZING. I don't have the mouse. I bought the keyboard alone a while back when my sister visiting me from out of town spilled coke and ruined my previous keyboard. Now I just use that keyboard as a USB hub to connect my scanner and webcam. It also came with two USB slots.As a user, I don't like switching back b/w my mouse and my keyboard. Once i use my keyboard, I like to stay on the keyboard. I'll use the windows button, tab, alt-tab, shift-arrow up, and so forth. This keyboard is perfect for me. I can start Internet Explorer, My MP3 Player, Open My Documents, Open my e-mail, change my volume, fast forward to next/prior track, and mute. All the hot-keys are very functional. I had a prior keyboard from my Computer Manufaturer that also had hotkeys, but they were mostly buttons i never used. They were more a means by which the Computer manufacturer could send me to the website of a corporate partner. Additionally, the wrist pad is removable. I don't know what the prior reviewers were talking about. The Gray part in the image above does come off. Although, I can't see why you'd want to. It elevates my wrist perfectly. Sure it's hard plastic, but for some reason, that's more comfortable than a gel pad for me--better support.The installation was butter. Won't expound upon that.If you have a USB port, this keyboard works also as a USB Hub. It'll use one to connect your keyboard to your computer, but it will give you two new USB slots right off the keyboard. This actually is a great function. I have a portable MP3 player and Digital Camera that both transfer data to my computer via a USB port. If you've ever had to bend down to get to the back of your computer to connect the USB cord, you know the hassle I mean. I can just hot-swap(while the computer is still on) the cable right through the keyboard. This will alleviate some of the frustration of changing the songs on your mp3 player and/or downloading images from your digital camera. I use the 2nd slot to connect my mouse, so I don't have a cable running acroos my desk.I really do recommend this keyboard in every way. And hey, if you don't have a mouse that's optical, you get a bonus. I don't love MS optical mice, but it's a freebie at this price. Enjoy.
OK couple of things:- I wish I could give 4.5 stars- I got these for $50 bucks here during some promotion - that was too good to pass- The are really VERY well built- Sound is greatOnly con for me is that they are a little bulky... I don't know if that makes sense.... they are a little heavy but then again super well built so you can look at it both ways.Anyway with the price I got.... these cannot be beat but I think the current price ($100 plus) is a little high.
As long as there's someone available to change the ink cartridge when necessary and to make sure there's enough paper loaded into the machine then all your elderly loved-one has to do is pick up the messages and read them! You can even use large fonts.Of course, some elderly are able to rise to the challenge of replacing the cartridges and paper by themselves. My mother's quite feeble, and lives in a nursing home, so I maintain it for her.By the way, this is a WONDERFUL gift for someone living in a nursing home.For my mother's machine, I find I need to replace the ink cartridge every few months -- and we send lots of photos. I have set her preferences to the ink-sparing "simple" setting -- the fancy borders, calendars, etc. that you can choose at the Presto website use up lots of ink, unnecessarily.I find I can put something like 50 sheets of paper in the machine, in spite of the lower limit suggested by Presto.One suggestion: choose printer paper that has three holes punched in it when you buy it. That way, it's easy to gather the messages into a three-ring binder. I tested a bunch of them and found one that opens easily (with a lever that's especially easy to open for someone with little strength in their hands). I think I found it at Staples, but don't have the binder at hand, so I don't know exactly which one.Choose one with a clear pouch on the front, and the first email you send can have a favorite photo on it, with the title "Grandma's Email Messages" or whatever, and you can slip that into the pouch to make a decorative cover.(Martha Stewart's got nothin' on me!)I got the Presto machine for my mother in December, and 7 months later, we're about to begin binder number three. Each one is a kind of journal, documenting family goings-on during that time period.-Janis Jaquith, author of BIRDSEED COOKIES: A FRACTURED MEMOIRBirdseed Cookies: A Fractured MemoirPS We can even take a picture using our cell phones, and send it directly to be printed out at Mum's Presto machine. Wicked cool.
This printer is really amazing for the price. Paper is feeded thru the top auto feeder or a lower cassete tray. I've used the software coming with this printer to print my own photos. The quality after using the correct settings (optimization) is amazing. Pictures using glossy photo paper gave me pictures looking like photo lab copies.Independent ink cartridges. Should I say more?It allows for bluetooth interface (optional) and also embedded infrared interface. I've been able to print directly from my PDA (Palm).Not as some of the reviews mention, size, kind of paper used,and quality can all be changed and saved. You can create your own defaults.Paper cassete tray looks fragile but supports normal handling pretty well.2.5" LCD color display give you a good view of your pictures (loaded from memory card reader discreetly located behind a door in the right side of the printer). Print photo directly from your memory card.Reason to complain? None at this point.The user guide is the ideal complement to show you all you can get from this printer. Sorry Epson, my last printer stopped printing with no reason and with very light and short time use. I'm really happy coming back to Canon.Unless you got a defective printer, be sure to read your user guide and explore all the capabilities of this printer, the performance exceeded my expectation.The printer is a little bit bigger than most of the printers in the same range, not a problem to me.Installation in an XP environment happened as a brise, no flaws.Duplex! I love that. You can use it when printing from your PC or as a stand alone copier. It also allows for special copies: Copy two or four full page documents onto to a single page, or repeating the same page several times. You can pick how many horizontal and vertical repeats you want.Bordless copies.Nice design.Thanks for all previous reviews on this printer. They were the reason I decided to buy it and I'm really happy with my decision.There is much more. Check it for yourself.
This is by far and away, the best printer I have ever owned. There are so many positives about this beauty that it is almost impossible to know where to start and stop. But I will try.The Good: Speed, speed and more speed. This printer kicks out black and white pages like it was laser printer. I just finished printing my 22 page tax return for 2003 and this printer had it complete in under 2 minutes. The quality (on normal setting) is virtually indistinguishable from a laser jet printer. This printer is also remarkably quiet; almost to the point of being silent. Even the movement of the print head is virtually silent. As far as the photo printing capabilities of this printer go, there are no equals for the price range. The photos are truly indistinguishable from a commercial lab. If you think I'm joking, check out all of the other reviews here. The color management on the photo side is great, and photos actually come out looking like what you see on the screen. Imagine my amazement when I saw a commercial grade photo come out of the printer in under 45 seconds. Thats right, 45 seconds.The Bad: Overall, the size of the unit is a little larger than I am used to/expected. There seems to be a lot of wasted space on either side of the printer. But hey, I can live with that for the quality of the printing.The Ugly: The software package that comes with the printer is not really that impressive. I have other commercial programs that basically will do the same thing. In particular, one program, called Easy WebPrint installs itself into Internet Explorer and adds a toolbar to the application. Yes, I could have chosen not to install it, but geez, I was too excited about getting the printer up and running to worry much about that.Overall, there is simply no reason not to purchase this printer. I would buy it over and over again if I had to. Just look at the reviews on here, there is a reason it is one of the few products with a perfect 5 star rating.
The CTX PR906F 19&quot; monitor is a good monitor with some positive and negative aspects.Positives:1. Built-in USB hub with 4 ports.2. Only slightly larger footprint than my 17&quot; monitor.3. Nice large screen with good brightness.4. Resolutions up to 1808x1440 at 71Hz and a wierd resolution of 1536x1152 at 91Hz, and standard resolution of 1280x1024 at 103Hz.5. Supposed ability (I wasn't able to test it) to change screen size/height/width and other aspects via keyboard/mouse instead of with monitor buttons.Negatives:1. Although it has very high resolution, the text is not as clear as I think it should be. Black text on white background can also be difficult to read.2. Monitor file does not include the 1808x1440 resolution and cannot select it through usual right click on desktop, properties, then settings, then screen area. Have to select it through the ELSA settings tabs on my erazor X video card.3. CTX USB control file will not install on my Windows ME computer. Haven't found one specific for ME yet.4. After the monitor would be it its powersaving mode, and it would come back on, the image size would not assume the proper size immediately. It would take several minutes. The taskbar at the bottom of the screen would only be partially visible, initially. Also, at the same instant, the USB scanner would go through its power on cycle again, even though it was already on. So I moved the scanner to a separate hub.Still not sure if I will keep the monitor. Although it was received as a gift, for the price that was paid, I would expect the monitor to be better.
Worked well out of the box. I am quite satisfied with the price and performance. There were no problems with the hook up and I would recommend to a friend.
It took me about an hour to set the MP101 up on my wireless network. I have DCHP/WEP enabled on my router and Norton firewall etc on the server PC. I didn't need to make any changes to firewall settings to make things work.First point: I recommend updating the firmware on the client and then ditching the Netgear-supplied Media Server software - it causes the glitchy/fast-forward playback. I downloaded TwonkVision's music server plug-in for WinAmp and everything works fine.Next: Try it out using a wired connection first. Remember to unplug the ethernet cabke from the back when you want to try connecting wirelessly.Don't worry too much about the client's wireless wizard set-up. I entered all my network info. manually. It's pretty straightforward.Next point: I had trouble using the passphrase form of WEP key entry on the MP101. I reverted to manual key entry.Next: Winamp/TwonkyVision gives you free streaming radio via shoutcast.SUMMARY: For the money, the MP101 is a good value, basic audio server. Ditch the server software for hassle-free sound and free internet radio. Bargain!!
The image through these binoculars is very sharp and clear. They are very high quality. They're somewhat larger than I expected them to be, so I can't comfortably carry them around my neck when I'm hiking, so they're not appropriate to carry into the back country. But very nice binoculars for all other purposes.
This fit our xbox wireless controller and we have had no problems with it so far in the last few months. We were going through batteries like crazy as he would watch movies on his xbox and the controller would not turn off. Worth every dollar buying this!!
Ity's easy to use and I love it. I waited a long time for a camera like this and got in line when it first came out. It's a keeper for sure and small enough to go anywhere. The video part of it is great and the software is easy as pie
Small in size, bug in features, portable, battery last a while, pedestrian mode.Its AWESOME
Strengths:Wide Screen, Built-in Speakers, FM Radio, Records Content Directly (no docking station needed), Plays Most Content, Fits in PocketWeaknesses:Power Adapter Required to Re-charge Unit (No USB Charging)I saw a prior CNET review and wanted to set the record straight because I thought it was unfair and we (as consumers) need to tell companies when they are doing something right. As an experienced PMP user, I can tell you that there are only two choices that make sense for users who want PMP's with the most comprehensive video functions, that can still be slipped in your pocket: Archos 604, or Coby PMP4320/PMP4330.Archos was the leader in power PMP's until they split their product into two separate products. Now you must purchase a separately-priced docking module to record video, and use proprietary cables to connect the unit to a computer. Archos did this to get the price closer to the low $300's because the days of selling $400+ PMP's are over.Coby, however, has managed to deliver a product that allows you to have your cake and eat it to. You get a self-contained unit with all the features of the old Archos models in a very compact package for around $250. For $269 (in a recent sale) you can get the 30GB hard drive and an SD card slot with the PMP4330 model (recommended). You don't have to purchase anything else to record content directly from the unit, and it uses normal cables that are included.The 4.3" wide screen blows away the competition. If you haven't used a PMP with a wide screen, you don't know what you are missing. Many PMP manufacturers are moving this direction. Coby allows you to set the ratio and fill the entire screen regardless of the video. It would take about 3 iPod Video screens placed side-by-side to get the same effect. This is a good unit to watch video on. My advice, don't buy units with square screens.The stereo speakers are surprising good and blow away the lousy speakers on my other PMP's and even my laptop! You rarely see this in a PMP. I think the reason for this is the curved design behind the unit that allows optimal space for speaker positioning. I'm not an expert, but you will be satisfied. I can't figure out how CNET's previous review got it so wrong.The FM radio function is excellent because Coby designed a user-friendly radio interface that looks and feels the part. My wife couldn't get over the screen that looked like a car radio and was so easy to move through the automatic presets. She wanted one of her own just based on that feature. The reception quality was as good as any car radio. Optionally you can record any radio content to MP3. I think this would be most useful if you want to record a radio talk show and listen to it later.As an MP3 player it doesn't impress or unimpress me. Most MP3 players deliver content that is pretty standard. This is no exception. One benefit of this model is the equalizer, but that is something I expect on any unit. If you don't care about video and just want an MP3 audio player, buy an iPod because you will be able to recharge it using a USB cable and it will have a smaller foot print. I similarly have little to say about the voice recorder or e-book functions because they are bonus features to me. I have tried them and they work. Good enough.The File Explorer is about what you would expect. It is nothing fancy, but it is simple and uses a directory hierarchy like any computer hard drive. One nice thing is the ability to rename files and directories using the unit, but you will probably end up using your computer to organize the files. When you connect the unit by USB, your computer recognizes the PMP as another drive and allows you to manage files just like most other PMP's (except iPod). It's a simple, universal USB cable. Archos, what are you thinking?Recording video content directly from the unit is a HUGE plus and separates it from the newest Archos models which do not record video unless you buy the $100 docking model which is a deal-killer. This is great if you have a lot of programs TIVOed and want to move them to your PMP. You get typically large .asp files which you can keep and play as-is or if space is a concern (and it will be), you can use a utility like ConvertMovie 4.0 to reduce them by 80 percent with the same quality in MP4 format. Ten episodes of the Simpsons can be reduced to about a gigabyte. One thing I noticed is that it takes about 5-seconds to start after you press record, but no big deal. It has a typical timer so you can set the time or you can stop recording manually. No fancy scheduling, but that's what my TIVO is for.The form factor and size is unmatched by the competition. It is a little wider, a little thicker, and about an inch longer than a 60/80GB iPod Video, yet it does so much MORE. It still slips easily into your pocket, and the back of the unit tapers inward so it appears smaller and fits easier into your pocket. I own an iPod Video and I can tell you that the only things iPod has on this unit is the smaller size and the larger hard drive. That is it. I even disagree with the previous review about the controls. I have no problem with them and find them easy to use, actually easier to fast forward video than the iPod.The previous review talked about the quality of the unit being low. I have to disagree. Yes, it is plastic, not metal like the back of an iPod Video, but it is decent quality and as good as the materials forming most new laptops. Just because iPod sets the bar high with a metal cover on the back does not mean that all other cases are cheap. It is a practical design that works. Everything is plastic anymore and it keeps the price affordable. White plastic always looks cheaper. If Coby had used an all-black design, then the previous reviewer probably wouldn't have noted anything.I actually bought this unit as a present to replace my daughter's current PMP, but decided to give her my hand-me-down iPod Video instead. I think that's for the best. I hope that Coby keeps doing what it is doing in providing another option for consumers. If you are in the market for a video PMP right now, you won't beat this deal and you won't be disappointed. Maybe Apple, Microsoft, Archos and the rest can learn something from what Coby is providing.
Now I learn these 'phones are not even top of the line, and I don't care! They are incredible. I bought them somewhat whimsically after knowing Sennheiser to be reputable, but these far exceed my expectations. I will own nothing else.They are comfortable, and they've been the best quality headphones I've heard for any music thus far, blowing my other $100 pairs I've had out of the water. Reproduce lows surprisingly well.The only downside is that they make some mp3's unacceptable to listen to since it shows their flaws. Good for music in general I guess! Right now I'm listening to Galactic Live at Jazzfest and it's insane, my ears are absolutely flooded with sound and I can't even crank them up to the max.
Arrived promptly and worked just fine upon installation. Cannot comment on longevity as it is a recent purchase, but so far, so good.
I received these speakers as a gift. The sound is pretty good and the volume gets real high, especially for indoors. Perfect for entertaining some friends indoors and especially outdoors with its portable feature. The speakers fold in half and fit anywhere. I currently use them as my computer speakers. The only downside is that these small speakers can't produce much base, but other than that, I love them and they seem like they are going to last forever. The little remote is a nice little accessory with a decent range except for when it has low battery. As portable speakers it can play all day on one set of batteries.
Skylink knows there is a problem with the auto dialer. From reading most of the reviews I can back them up. I can't stop the false calls to my emergency number. I un plugged the unit and took out the telephone cord. The darn thing will not stop calling. The instructions just aren't good enough for this problem. I will spend my day off next Saturday trying to fix the problem myself because Skylink is no help. I want to return the dialer but keep the other half of the system. I will fix the problem one way or the other.
I've used these headphones for years, and I love them. In over twenty years I must have had just three or four pair, which is a testament to how well they are built.The specs. show us that the frequency range is broad, but numbers don't tell the whole story about just how true the imaging and depth is. Not only do I use them for your everyday listening enjoyment; I find it good when I create music to listen to my songs/mixes in a number of different ways and these headphone have always been an important part of that review.I have a number of other headphones-both expensive ones and real cheapies, but for the most part these are my favorites.I've bought others that looked promising via the specs, but didn't do anything for me. In that vein I bought some that looked good in Edinburgh airport and returned them at Heathrow just a little while later. Again they looked promising, but just couldn't hold a candle sonically to the Koss PortaPro.The connection in the cord (or plug) does wear out; eventually, but with proper storage and usage that shouldn't be all that fast. And while you can get replacements for the foam earpieces (in NYC they will eventually fall apart), I can't find any replacements for the foam part that rests against your skull (temples.)This part has never worn out completely, but I would like to have the opportunity to make a change if I see the need to.That being said-I've always liked that they not only sound good, but that they fold up and become so small for travel. The fact that they are so light also adds, a bit, too the comfort of them and they are some of the most comfortable ear pieces I've heard.I'm particularly against ear buds as I don't think that loud sounds right in your ears are very good for your hearing. That being said no ear phones are very good for you hearing, but if they have to be worn these seem to be among the best.
These speakers are the perfect deal if you are looking for good bass, good highs, and if you want quality sound. they act good as a sub set. use them for home or even in a recording studio.You can't go wrong.
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I have the factory installed GPS Navigational Systems in my Lexus and MINI Cooper. This Garmin c530 does everything those systems will do plus more, at a fraction of the cost. I totally love it.
This little monster is just what I needed. Nice quality and easy to install. I have equipped my whole house with surge protection. This Mp-HTS-200 is protecting my phone and 13" flat screen in the kitchen.
No need to pay $30, $60 or $100 for expensive HDMI cables. I am using a pair of these running side by side from a DVD player and a WD TV-Live with no crossover or interference issues. I am doing upconversion but not true Blu-Ray HD but I do not see any issues with picture quality or performance.
I got this player for Christmas and really like it. It replaced my 20 GB Dell DJ, which i loved, but i wanted a video player. I don't have the "iPod knowledge," but for those whom never have had an iPod, and want something different, the zune is perfect. It's screen and video quality are amazing, much better than what i've seen on iPods. the sound is great, and the player is very simple to use. Plus, i like the music subscription plan of Marketplace. The raido is a big plus too.My complaints are the click wheel can be a hassle if you want to find music quickly (i was spoiled by the Dell DJ's scroll bar). The software is sometimes a pain, especially if your PC doesn't support it (i had to download Service Pack 2 to support the Zune Software).Yet, with any player there are going to be annoying problems, even the iPod. With the Zune, the good out-weighs the bad by a lot. For those who never had an iPod (or even if you have), the Zune is the best alternative.
After ordering this lamp I worried that it would look cheap,(because it was), but I was wrong about that, it looks great. I also thought I would probably have to go out and buy another lampshade because it would be difficult to send one and not be damaged by the time it got here. Wrong again, not a dent in it.The packing material, although it done it's job well, went everywhere. The static electricity gave this stuff life and it covered me and my grandson, the furniture, carpet, my vacuum cleaner. I finally got it cleaned up and it has become an interesting story to share.
The Logic PHDC-1 Portable Hard Drive Case was a life saver and a very good protective measure for my portable HD...I love my HD carrying case.James
This was my first experience with having a percolator, and I have to say that I'm rather impressed! I've been a coffee drinker for a long time, and have been hooked on French Pressed coffee. I will say that I think the coffee made in this device is much better. It seems like it takes just slightly longer than pressed coffee, but there's no time keeping involved and it yields a better product. Cleaning is easy, it keeps the coffee piping hot as long as it's plugged in, and it was great with a big group of people.
product received in good time and we liked it because it was requested by me to give away and use
The battery for my off-brand laptop arrived quickly and worked perfectly. Thanks for the excellent service!
I'm very happy with this lens which I use on my Canon HG10 Camcorder. I am a real estate agent and need interior photos of properties and the lens allows me to capture much more in the image. I noticed a significant improvement in my listing photos. Since attaching the lens, I have not taken it off.The lens is somewhat heavy, but it attests to the quality.
Being fascinated by the new Technologies I have now purchased 4 mp3 players. I started small with a 64mb Classic which worked very well but 64mb is restricting. I advanced upwards but finally on the advice of a friend got the ipod. Besides the obvious huge memory sizes available, it is so sleek and slick that is just a thrill to hold and look at. It is easy to use, easy to download to, and fast with the firewire. It's 10 hrs of battery time and other features make it the "bomb". Thanks to Apple for such a great product...i love it!
The AVR 500 Is The First Popularly Priced Receiver To Feature Harman Kardon's Exclusive Logic 7 And VMAx Surround-Sound Modes Along With Dolby Digital And DTS. With S-Video Switching, On Screen Graphics And A Powerful Harman Kardon Amplifier, This Is The Perfect Receiver For The Discerning Music Lover's Home Cinema... Specifications...Amplifier Section...Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) per channel: 80 watts per channel @ &lt;0.07% THD, 20Hz - 20kHz, both channels driven into 8 ohms...Surround Modes Continuous Average Power (FTC) per channel 70 watts per channel @ &lt;0.07% THD, 20Hz - 20kHz, all channels driven into 8 ohms...High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): 45 amps...Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear(High Level): 200mV/47k ohms...Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A): 95dB...Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation - Pro Logic Decoding: 40dB ...Dolby Digital(AC-3): 55dB...DTS Mode: 55dB...Frequency Response at 1W (+0dB, -3dB): 10Hz - 100kHz...Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM): Not Measurable ...Rise Time: 16secSlew Rate: 40V/sec...FM Tuner Section...Frequency Range: 87.5 - 108MHz...Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.3V/13.2dB ...Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Mono (measured at 1mV RF Input Level): 70dB...Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Stereo (measured at 1mV RF Input Level): 68dB...Distortion Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%...Stereo Separation: 40dB @ 1kHz ...Selectivity: 400kHz, 65dB...Image Rejection: 80dB...IF Rejection: 90dB...Tuner Output Level: 1kHz, +/-75kHz Dev 500mV...AM Tuner Section...Frequency Range: 520 - 1710kHz...Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45dB...Usable Sensitivity: Loop 500V...Distortion:1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%...Selectivity: 10kHz,30dB...Video Section...Television Format: NTSC Input ...Level/Impedance: 1Vp-p/75ohms...Output Level/Impedance: 1Vp-p/75ohms...Video Frequency Response: 10Hz to 8MHz... General...Power Requirement: 120V AC/60Hz ...Power Consumption (2 channels driven): 78W idle, 694W maximum...Dimensions....Width 17-5/16&quot;...Height 6-1/2&quot;...Depth 17-1/8&quot;...Weight 34 lbs...Depth Measurement Includes Knobs, Buttons And Terminal Connections... Height Measurement Includes Feet And Chassis... This Is One Fine Receiver, However Some Might Venture To Find Other Comprable Models With More Power...
This connected dvd player allows you to stream most if not all your media from your PC to your home entertainment system with a great user interface that you can control on your TV.Gateway offers software upgrades on their website so you can get the latests software packages for this product. Streaming your entire digital music library is very cool - plus it's a solid dvd player as well.
I love this keyboard. The soft wrist rest feels really good. It has a handy zoom lever right in front where you need it. The only thing I don't like are the volume keys way up at the top, they would be better next to the number pad somewhere.
Fast shipping! Love the size of this power strip. We travel alot internationally and with all our electronics we need extra outlets in our hotel room(s). This is going to be great to pack-should have bought more than one. Just might do that soon! Nice layout allows bulky adapters to be used without losing an outlet. I love it.
I ordered this item for a Dell Inspiron 1300, which I wanted to set up for my two-and-a-half year old son. This keypad worked flawlessly. I had never changed a keypad before. Nonetheless, it took me all but 5 minutes to take the old one out and install this new one. I am VERY pleased with the product. Delivery was also on spot.
The print quality is good. It copies and faxes quickly. The scanner moves a little slow.
This mount is great for women or beginner DIY projects. It went in easy without any extra parts needed.
I am almost half deaf, and needed something to listen to TV without driving my wife out of the house. I first received a pair of headphones form my daughter for Christmas, and fell in love with them.After five years, I basically wore them out, and dropped, and broke them.My first thought was Amazon and they had a re manufactured pair and immediately ordered them.When they arrived I was easily able to exchange them for the broken pair, and am enjoying them as much as the first pair.The thing I like most about these is they use a pair of rechargeable AAA batteries. I can have one pair in the headphones and another charged or charging for when I need them.I use them most of the day, and can walk around the house and still hear every thing from the TV, unlike so many others that go silent if you even step just out side the door.I can sit and listen to TV while watching and not disturb my wife while she is reading.Another good thing, with other sets, you have to sit the phones on a cradle to recharge, so you may not be able to listen if something important comes on. With this unit, I can put fresh batteries in within 30 seconds.
I originally purchased a hand held gps by Magellan several years ago. After using it for several years, I was ready to jump up to the newest Garmin Street Pilot III GPS. I am so happy I did. We planned a weekend mini-vacation and did not leave until late. We arrived at our destination late, but hungry for a late night meal...so we looked up locations to eat in the nearby area. The database provides the phone number and address and we located a Wendy's that was open late and drove right to it using the map-to-it feature. I'm pretty bad with directions and with this GPS, I have yet to get lost again or have to stop and ask for directions. :-) It speaks the directions to me as I drive them and tells me within a reasonable distance to make the next turn. If I miss the turn, or there is construction, simply drive past the intended turn and this jewel will recalculate and map you to the next available turn to get you back on track.
I like this track ball mouse the best. However, I wish it were wireless. The wireless I used is not as comfortable as this one and I like to use a wireless when I'm using the laptop with a flat screen tv.
Well, I bought an Ipod Video 30GB yesterday and today it just blacked out. I checked support on apple.com and they had great tips and now my ipod is fine. Thankyou internet
I decided to get this router because of two reasons: its advantage of wireless connection option, and I have a problem with my prevouosly bought Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Router w/4-Port. Inspite of its good interface and easy installation, for some reason long wires make connection loose. On the other hand the Linksys has not this problem. Any way I would recomend this router to anyone who wants to install a wireless home network without much experience.
I have a few PaS digital cameras that use AA batteries. Since regular alkaline batteries are pretty much useless, after doing a lot of research I decided to invested on a MAHA battery charger and a few POWEREX 2500 mAh rechargeable batteries. Then, I bought a Sony H1 and decided to give the Sony Stamina batteries a try. Boy, was I amazed by how long they lasted! The POWEREX are great batteries but I must say that the Sony Stamina are far superior, at least for digital camera usage. I highly recommend!!
This product shipped sooner than expected and was everything I was told it would be in the description. Very pleased!
The Mirage S10 goes far deeper than my Def Techs 7002s. I disconnected the subwoofers from the 7002s and 2500 Def Tech center channel speaker. Right out of the box the difference in bass was obviously powerfull. All the remaining speakers are more than satisfactory. Many adjustments are needed to balance the crossover on the sub with the receiver. I used the auto calibration on the Denon. Not exactly sure yet but 80hz is recommended. If it's bass heavy and the dialogue not clear enough i reduced it. Then manually i increased the center channel level. Many other speakers that you personally like will work with this sub as they are very subjective. Listen to different brands if you can and decide. And, I don't work for Mirage. Saw the sub on Amazon for $389.79 and pulled the trigger.... I purchased the Def Techs on Amazon in October and November respectively. Yes,I auditioned the Def Techs in a big box store and thought they sounded superb. The towers have 300watt class D amps. With 12"subs in them and 8"sub in center. At home they simply weren't as good as store demo. Sure, there's bass from these speakers and i paid $679.00 each and $499.00 for the 2500 center. Surrounds also from Amazon at $179.00 a pair. The Mirage S10 is a very powerfull subwoofer!
I purchased this D_link access point with the intention of using it in my home. Much to my surprise it did not come with a power supply. I though well I guess I missed it in the discription, it must have said without power supply. Well it does NOT say without power supply but I guess it does not say With power supply. But to me that is like going to pick up you new car and finding out it does not have tires on it, hmmmmm, well I guess the bill of sale for the car did not say anything about it having tires! So watchout who you buy from, I feel like I have been taken a bit on this one.
The plastic ear for key chain was broken in the first week. However, the memory stick works fine.
Hello Digital Friends, If you are looking for an affordable solution for your Digital Camcorders, this is the one for you.I'm a MBA graduate from Hyderabad, INDIA and during my college time I used to make movies of all the events in our college. I made my first movie on the farewell function of my seniors. I have Sony DCR-VX1000 Handycam which have the facility for I-Link digital output. The greatness of Digital output is that you can produce broadcast quality video from this. Especially if you have handycams with 3CCD's which means state-of-the-art video quality which only films can produce. Pinnacle DV500 contains good tools for all your needs. Titling, effects, digital narration, transitions and real time editing. This helps to transfer your movie from camera to computer hard disk and edit. you can save the out put in different formats. like avi, mpeg, streaming movie for web, CDROM, DVD and more... these options are rarely found in any package. All the home movie makers and professionals can use this.Any help regarding digital camcorders and DV500 i'm willing. Get to me at gopinathkoneti@yahoo.com
Altec Lansing says that the IM600 will not charge your iPod Touch 2nd Generation. This is true if you do not have a USB cable attached between the IM600 and your computer. However, if you have the USB cable attached, it seems to work fine!Now, if you want to use the IM600 without having it connected to your computer, it will not charge the iPod Touch.I will not fault Altec Lansing for this. They are actually delivering a little more than they claim. I guess that's better than just saying "yes it charges" without disclosing that the USB must be hooked up.Overall, still very pleased with the product.
I have already returned my dock after I realized that it does not generally show the covers of songs on my iPod (as it is said on the box) but only of those songs bought via iTunes. I do not really know why as my iPod and iTunes show the covers of the other songs which I have compiled from my cd collection.DLO should have tested this dock before sending it out, in all very frustrating and as I have read in other forums, I am not the only one returning it...
So far is about the best card I have owned and superior to other brands I have used. As usual Amazon was prompt in their delivery. I plan to buy more of these cards.operanut
This is a good learning tool. The 58mm thread size was perfect for my old kit lens, but now I've moved on and probably will not buy another lens with that thread size.As far as quality goes, it is good considering the price. It takes a very steady hand to get super close up photos, and due to the way you focus (by moving closer or farther from the subject), you can't really use a tripod. I have taken a few pictures that turned out ok with this attachment, but for the most part, I think someone who wants to do a lot of macro work would be better served getting a dedicated macro lens. Depends on what you want to do and how much you want to spend, I suppose.This piece also works as a 10x magnifier for pictures or slides or anything, so I guess it will still come in handy for that.This lens comes with protective covers and some basic instructions.
ive leanrened every thing there is to learn about this camera and its previous model the s500. this has 3x optical zoom meaning it zooms in 3 times without changing the quality of the picture. you can get it in black or silver.and it will fit in your hand. over all its FRIGGEN AWESOME.
its never gone off and i had it for a few months already. its never worked and such a waste of money.
Update -- Now after having used the printer for awhile I love it. It takes great copies and faxes very quickly, even in color if you like. The print quality is great for a multi-printer. I would recommend this one any day. One big con is that Canon still have problems supporting their products using a Linux OS.---I bought the F80 just a few days ago (had to wait forever until it arrived). ... . It's sad to see you cannot use the memory cards from a camcorder or a digital camera with this printer. ... I was not impressed with the software. Canon has warning labels about which order to do the installation. This can't be good. Also the scanning software took a few minutes to figure out, it scans automatically which is very irritating. Preview is the magic word. It does have it, it's just a matter of time to find it. I guess I am not impressed right now after testing it for a day. The scanner is very good, I have to say. The print quality is good, not great. It is a bubble jet so don't expect laser quality. It should be sufficient for home office use.
I took the camera to the North Shore of Minnesota and got some spectacular sunrise shots over Lake Superior. I was able to plug the video out from the camera to the VCR and watch a slide show of all my pics on TV. When I got home, I loaded the software on my PC and it uploaded 35 pictures in a matter of minutes. I didn't purchase the docking station. I just used the USB port from the camera to my PC. I was able to email my pics directly from the Kodak software - neat!One thing I wish it had was a self timer. The next Kodak model, the 3900, has a self timer, but was $120 more. I will also purchase another set of batteries and a charger which runs about $35 bucks. Another concern is the delay from the time you snap the shot until the flash goes off and takes the picture - there's about a 2 second delay. I was trying to get one of the otter's at the Duluth aquarium, but he was way too quick for me to capture. Landscape and portraits are good - action shots would require a different kind of camera.I'm using an online print service so I haven't printed off any pictures yet (I'm looking for a good printer if anyone has a suggestion).For the digital novice, I would recommend this camera. If you don't like the shot, delete it. The camera gives you 3 times to change your mind if you hit delete by accident.
I read reviews on this HP iPAQ rx5915 and everyone appears to rave about it; so, I decided to purchase it. Turns out that there are quite a few negatives not mentioned:1. For all the features that this machine supposedly has, the manuel (both online and book) is woefully inadequate. As a result consumers are left spending countless hours trying to master the unit.2. The GPS signal is very inconsistant. It often takes minutes to locate signal.3. My biggest complaint, though, is the GPS feature that allows you to quickly navigate by adding your Contacts to the Favorites list. Turns out that this feature is incompatible with the HP iPAQ rx5915. Contacted HP and they advised it is a TomTom issue. Contacted TomTom and they said that there's a glitch with TomTom Navigator 6 software and ALL HP iPAQ rx5915. I pointed out to them that their manuel and advertisement extols this feature currently. Manager said that the manuel is stating features that WILL work and that owners can download adjustment once it is done. Huh????Misleading consumers is not the way to do business. I bought this machine expecting all advertised features to work today not next month or next year. If one feature does not work due to a glitch, then update your manuels and advertisements to address the problem. Unfortunately HP and TomTom fail to do this. As a result, I will return the product.
And that Includes the AT440MLA!Ok, I have lived with this cartridge for going on 4 months now, and I cannot detect any 'break in' nirvana incident that made me go 'wow'.But, having said that, I will say that after 40+ years of Shure cartridges (M91/M95ED), Multiple AudioTechnica carts including some high endLinear Contact carts that were very very good sounding, and numerous Empire, Ortofon cartridges, this AT120E is something to tell people about.The AT440 is the more expensive big brother to the 120, and it has it's fans and it's detractors, the biggest criticism being that it's way 'bright', whichtranslates into it having too much of a 'treble'/high frequency tilt to it that makes records sound, well, bright. The 120 also, some have said, has a tendencyto being bright, but after 50 hours of playing records it starts to 'behave' itself. NONSENSE! This STELLAR cartridge sounded Great out of the box and Ihave not heard any big 'transformation' in the sound over the past 4 months. But, what I've heard is, when the record being played is well pressed ANDmastered well, More musical detail than I hear on alot of cd's of the same albums! Let me say that again: On well mastered/pressed records, This AT120Ereproduces MORE musical information than it's cd counterpart!No lie, I've been able to compare some Beatles original UK pressings to their cd counterparts, including the newest remastered versions, and all being equal,the fidelity this thing pulls out of the grooves is something special! Now, with that being said, there are a ton of vinyl that just plain sounds like tin cans.That's the reason cd's were pushed on us in the first place, everything was going to sound like the master tape!! That was a big lie and now, 20+ years onwe have the option of going back a bit to vinyl. And again, i've got to emphasize that there is a lot of bad sounding older vinyl out there, so you have to becareful on what you buy. That being said, this AT120E cartridge is neither here nor there. If a vinyl pressing sounds good, then with this cartridge it soundsVERY FREAKING GOOD! On the other hand, if the pressing is bad, it IS going to sound bad, but it neither boosts the treble end or the bass end. It is a veryHonest cartridge, and when Amazon had it at $69, I bought two more, so I have a total of three. So I'm good till I die. Now, if you want to spend more thantwice the money on the 440, heck, I would. But what i'm saying is that for this price, your NOT compromising anything sound wise with this cartridge. It trulyis, for my needs, the best sounding/natural sounding cartridge i've ever had! And I've got it mounted on a Music Hall MMF 2.2le turntable, which is lower high endbut not snobby.Gerard Masters
Excellent radio and reception in this mostly rural area. The sound is the best. The radio is pricey but well worth it.
I purchased this device to power a USB VGA adapter device. It works fine for this purpose, providing appropriate power.
I wanted to order a roll of 35mm Kodachrome 64 film to keep the color slides as a momento of a photographic icon and era gone by after about 73 years of being the world's flagship color film.I did receive some film and discovered it was over two years past its expiration date. I was not aware that any seller could sell anykind of film past the expiration date. I was invited to return the film to the supplier for a refund.It was quite disconcerting to discover the film I received isoutdated. Email communication with the seller about this has been goodHowever, I cannot give a high mark for selling outdated film.
The shipping was super fast, i paid for two day shipping, but i got it a day earlier than expected. also there was a lot of care taken when packaging the macbook pro into the box that the macbook pro was in. Very reliable computer, amazing graphics, kickass processor and everything else. i couldn't ask for anything better, well besides more ram but thats less than a hundred dollars and maybe a half hour of my time, much cheaper than paying 400 dollars more for it to come right from apple. All around amazing laptop. no complaints thus far. :)
Finally had a chance to use the new cable this weekend and it worked great. Looks like they made changes to this item so that the problem of it falling apart and pieces getting lost, won't happen as it did with the one that came with our Garmin.
I used between my modem and router. I don't need a 6 foot cable for that. Fits perfectly.
I am about to buy this Cd play becuase I tried out my friends player. and I have to say that this one is great. it is a good player and if you like music it is the one for u.
It works as it is supposed to so no complain about it. I love the color and it feels soft on the skin.
very handy when I'm working on spreadsheets, etc, on my laptop
I purchased this card recently and so far its been a good buy. Clicked few pictures and saving time was quick. Most important factor being cost and its value for money
i love this player. i'm going to return it. i bought it for road trips but playing it through an fm modulator is unbearable because of all the noise. went to a car stereo retailer and they hard-wired the fm modulator (couldn't put in a line-in on the factory stereo)... still tons of noise. went to a friend's, tried the ipod with the fm modulator. quiet as a mouse. i'm trading up.
hello... have had it for couple of months now.. so far no problems... doing fine...
This coffee maker makes the coffee taste soooooo smooth. I only have one problem with the percolator, where is the glass top so you can watch the coffee brue :-). I guess I will have to live with good tasting coffee and remember from my youth want it looked like as it brewed
Worked well for 5 months and stopped working. Trying to update software gives "Firmware update fail. Disk write error".This seems to happen for many people. Just search web for ipod "Firmware update fail". You will find many people struggling with this error.It is a real piece of junk.
I needed a new computer bag to take with me on trips and purchased this Kensington case. All I have to say is so far so good. It is easy to take along with a rolling bag to the airport. It doesn't slow me up through airport security and it stores right under the seat on the airplane.
Hello All,I bought this iPod around 3 weeks ago and it is still going strong.One thing that suprised me when I purchased it was that the screen was so good looking. Very bright.iTunes is a little iffy. When loading songs you have to individually key in title, singer, and genra (sp). With another player I had you just type the artist into a box and it shows up in all of them.Also it picks of fingerprints very easily. They come off okay when I rub at it with my eyeglass cleaning cloth but I really do need a case. The one that comes with it doesn't do much of anything.Also the battry life seems short. so I will need a travel adapter so I don't have to charge off of the computer.That's about it. Overall it is a really good roduct so far but only time shall tell.
I originally purchased the Barbie boombox only to find out that it was not worth the money. I took it back and got the Disney Princess one and it is much better. It's not as pretty but it is much cheaper, has better sound, and does it's job. For my little one, as long as music is playing, she's happy. I recommend this boombox over any Barbie one.
i own this powered DCM subwoofer. I take the one sub out of it and put a JL Audio subwoofer into it. man this makes it even more better ever. very very good bass. i would buy this sub agin.
Item does not work. Can not get any response from customer service by phone or e-mail. Can only be serviced or replaced NO REFUNDS what a joke.Instrucions for installation are incomplete and ared not detailed enough.
While this product is not without some merits, I was unable to use it for its primary purpose. The sound quality through the FM transmitter was so poor I found it completely unusable (in my Honda CR-V). I ended up getting a tape adapter and the sound was MUCH better.The positive of this product is that it does keep the Zune charged and holds it firmly in place (as opposed to other products that require you to secure the Zune in your car using other methods.)
This worked great. My old tape was making a lot of noise, but I replaced it wiith this and it's like having a new radio. Great deal!
I probably should have gone with something beefier instead of trying to do IT on a budget, but then again I am only trying to use the advertised features.This is probably good for a home, but I am so sick of these that I am about to replace 15 of them including the 8 and 16 port versions.Here are the things that make my life hell with these routers...-The biggest problems I have with these is the VPN tunnels stop passing traffic even though the GUI says they are connected AND only traffic from one side will re-initiate the tunnel, the tunnel is down as far as the other end can tell. This has taken us a while to figure out and has been a huge thorn, I would have never bought a single one if I knew about this issue.-Fail over, from my experience dead peer detection for fail over is only good if someone takes a pair of scissors and cuts your internet feed cable, 99% of the time I loose connectivity but because the link still shows good the dead pier detection seems to think there is connectivity, it seems to only do physical layer checking or something-Load Sharing, wow, never got this to work, turn this on and half the equipment on our networks ceases to respond, I wind up having to set devices to only use one or the other, kind of like a load balance I guess.-mobile user VPN access. Just found out about the networks having to be on 10.0.x.x for quick vpn to work, this explains why I have never ever gotten it to work, I am not redoing all of our networks to 10.0.x.x-Remote access to GUI interface, I think I lucked out one time and it worked, I am sitting here in front of a router right now trying every combination of http, https, ports, firewall on, firewall off, I never can seem to connect to these things from the wan side to administer them.-after purchasing about 6 of them cisco changes the gui completely and jumps to version 4x, from what I can find and from what I have tried you can not upgrade the firmware now from 1.x to the new 4.x so even though I have the same exact pieces of equipment there are 2 completely different GUI's and no way to get them all the same. now there are features on the new ones that are not on the old ones, and no way to get the old ones to the new firmware.-this is huge, but maybe I am expecting too much from this for your home product. There seems to be no way to route packets down the vpn, only lan, wan1, and wan2 so when I get to my concentrator I am forced to keep a meshed vpn network from every vpn to every other vpn instead of routing everything down the 1 tunnel and having the concentrator get it to the correct gateway. so now I have 16 x 16 tunnels to manage with no way to monitor if they are up or down because the GUI lies about the status of the tunnel.Good points: it does dhcp, port routing, and the other stuff that you would expect in a residence, and probably just as well as any other home router out there.in short these have been the biggest mistake for us to purchase for business use, and has made my administrating them a 24 x 7 project. You may say well you need big cisco routers blah blah but we are just using them at tower sites for sporadic voice traffic so they are under extremely low load and we just expected them to do what the box said. they maybe get half the use of a one remote worker accessing the main office through a VPN.One other thing, deploying so many of these with the same basic 16 VPN tunnels makes configuration a time eating process as I have to configure everything every time I get a new one. The reason I have to do this is I NEVER found the settings backup to work. it makes a file, but the new router never takes the settings backup file
Tried them out on my motorcycle and they fit well under the helmet and blocked noise comparably to earplugs. They're comfortable, sound good (albeit, a bit light on the bass) and seem durable (though I worry about the risk of ear wax in the filter).
I bought 2 of these PNY 256MB DIMM PC133 SDRAM to equal 512MB, hoping that my OLD system would recognize them. After reading all the reviews I was reluctant since my system is an old 900MHz PIII. My system did come with 128MB PC133 memory, however soon after I purchased the system I added 2 x 128MB, but they were PC100's. My system was running on 384MB and the PC100 was recognized in the BIOS. So just last week I decided to give these PNY 256MB DIMM PC133's a try, since the price was so low at $41 per.To my satisfaction, my system recognized them and my memory BIOS reads PC133 at 640MB total, 2 x 256MB PC133 + 1 x 128MB PC133. I've noticed a significant speed enhancment, and so far I am happy. Should have done this a long time ago.
First of all I want to plainly say that this a great DV-Cam for a low $*** Don't tell me that's not a low price for such quality. I have one and use it to make skate-videos. I do a lot of skateboarding (3-4hrs/day) and this thing has it all! It is light weight, small, high quality, durable, and full of all the effects and features you could ever need. Don't pass thing up, trust me!
I ordered this as an extra TV in a spare room. The speaker system is not very good. Very distorted. I am very disappointed with this purchase. I have always liked Toshiba products, but this model is awful. I would not endorse.
I bought this DVD player about a year ago. I find that it does freeze on rare occassion (only when you first put the dvd in) but when I stop and restart the dvd it will play fine. It seems to freeze if the DVD is turned on with the DVD in it before you have it on the correct channel to play dvds on your TV. But I think that for the money it is a good buy and I have had no other problems with this DVD player, and I think that the freezing is very minimal.
You can't go wrong with a $5 pair of headphones that provides a decent sound quality and noise cancellation. These headphones have mediocre bass quality.
Thgis has been great for my wife's camera. It allows here a lot of pictures and tranfer to her laptop very easy. The price and being a name brand made for an enjoyable shopping experience. I never had any problems with a micro San disk.
The video iPod is soo incredibly sleek and sexy. This player is absolutely beautiful. Which is why it was such a hard decision for me to return it for a better player. I'm mostly going to talk about the negatives here as many of you all know the positives from other reviews.It's important to mention that I'm a very picky consumer when it comes to electronics, I want full control of everything. The iPod has had a few shortcomings for me. This is not to say that the iPod wouldn't be perfect for other people.First, do you like being locked in Apple's world? The iPod more or less forces you to use iTunes. The reason you have to use iTunes is because every MP3 you transfer to your iPod needs to be renamed and categorized and stashed away in some hidden directories on the iPod. The iPod WILL NOT play MP3s that you simply copy to it's hard drive. This is why no other media player can work with the iPod. Personally, I find iTunes to be an ugly and somewhat clunky program. It doesn't give you control of your MP3s the way I like.What does this also mean? This means that you can't get your MP3s back off your iPod without some 3rd party hacks that determine what the file names were. Sometimes iTunes will do it, but if you try it on a different computer iTunes will think you are trying to steal music and will deny you.I like being in control of my MP3s!Also, the iPod does not support WMA files, iTunes will let you convert them to AAC (format only supported by iTunes) but this just annoys me to no end as Apple decided not to support WMA on purpose. For video you must also convert all your videos to it's MPEG-4 specification.You see the iPod does not play friendly with other formats and players. I find the fact that Apple always advertises how their products are always compatible with everything to be extremely ironic in this case. You see Apple Macintosh's have to be compatible with everything or else no-one would use them. However, in the case of iPod, Apple has an EXTREMELY popular product. They are using this popularity to force and lock people into their world by refusing support for formats and players that almost every other MP3 player supports.Now the battery. It's ok. I mean my lifestyle allows me to be able to plug it into my PC everyday. So for me this is fine. But I don't think it could last more then two days if I listen for 5 hours each day. Changing songs a lot and using the backlight reduces this time.Finally the control. I find the volume wheel to be too sensitive. I like to be able to change tracks and raise and lower volume just by reaching my hand into my pocket. But the iPod does not make this nearly as easy as other players. There are no buttons you can really feel around for and if you want to change the volume you will probably have to take the iPod out of your pocket. There is also no searching feature on the iPod.Ok, I've done a lot of bashing here. I think the iPod physically is a beautiful device and it saddens me a little that Apple could have so easily made it better by not succumbing to some serious anti-consumer friendly practices. I think it is outrageous that Apple does not allow iTunes' AAC format music to work with other software and other MP3 players. It's very ironic that Apple would do something like this. Now you see that when Apple has something popular they aren't as much the good-guy.They basically lock you into their world and keep you there. There is no excuse for Apple's monopolistic behavior. They would have had a great product anyway.This may not really matter to a lot of people who will just go with Apple's flow. I mean, with the exception of what I mentioned above, the iPod plays music well and operates beautifully.I'll say it again, I like to be in control.
I got this charger, but I have a question now. Usually the AA size alkali battery is 1.5V but the Ni-Mh rechargable battery is 1.2V.Can this battery be used on sonething needs AA alkali battery?
These speakers sound great on my deck. They are loud enough for the outdoors and sound nice and clear - amazing for how little they cost. These are not for critical listening, however you wouldn't do critical listening at an outdoor BBQ anyway.
Let me start off by saying I bought this thing solely to act as my HTPC keyboard. In that regard, it is fantastic. Everything works fine in Win7. I leave it on my coffee table sometimes for 2-3 weeks before it needs a recharge. While the price is high, if you're trying to build a sleek home theater setup, I'm sure you're already used to paying the premium price.
Worked correctly as soon as I plugged the cable modem into it. My main computer had access to the internet without touching anything and so did all the wireless stuff. Running the Automatic setup did mess up the routers connection to the cable modem somehow, so I had to reset it and configure network keys manually. It was really easy though, and I get great speeds and signals. The router is in my basement almost against the ceiling (where it's actually under a few pipes and lights), and I get full signal and speed up on the 2nd floor. Works on my patio (where the signal is traveling partially through cement) and in the yard. Best of all, after rebates it was like $15. Very glad I didn't listen to most of these reviews and went ahead and got it. It has never dropped out and lost my connection!
I had previously purchased a $30 no-name KVM switch. It worked ok for a while and then started to malfunction and became very unreliable. I replaced it with this switch.It has a solid metal design and has worked great right out of the box. It has been reliable thus far, with only a minor glitch once when switching to one computer it froze for about ten seconds before I could resume use. I read many reviews on many KVM switches before purchasing this one and it seemed to get positive feedback.The only possible downside is that all the inputs are on the back and the outputs are on the front. I can see how with certain set-ups this may not be optimal. It was no problem for me though, I just placed it on my work surface sideways with the outputs facing to the left and the inputs on the right.Overall, I am very satisfied with this device.***UPDATE***It has been about 10 months since I first reviewed this product. I have a recurring problem where the screen randomly blacks out for about 2 seconds. Sometimes it will repeat this blackout about every 10-15 seconds. I am able to move the DVI cable plug which seems to take care of the problem temporarily. Sometimes the problem will go away for a week and other times I may struggle with it half the day.I am unable to edit the number of stars I gave it so I will submit here that I now give the product 2 STARS.
Bought these headphones by mistake.. was originally going to buy something with volume control but for some reasons ordered these Panasonics. Anyways i have put them in good use.. i used my shure e2c earbuds on my laptop but now i'm using these $6 comfy headphones because my ears don't hurt anymore. i didn't release it before.. i guess my ears got used to earbuds but after using these headphones i feel much comfier.
I bought the W20 early this year for a month we spent in Hawaii. It was a great camera. Long story short, I lost it in the ocean. I just picked up a W30 while on business in Hong Kong. It is much faster than the w20. I haven't taken it underwater yet but the image stabilization works well and did I mention it powers up amazingly fast. Great product.
I didn't want an expensive headset so after reading numerous reviews online I purchased these from Amazon - which had the best price by the way.They are great! If you are interested in a reasonably priced pair to use occasionally, these are for you!
A calibrated monitor is the first step in accurate color printing. This is a very inexpensive solution for calibration. Installation was fast and easy. After a month of use, it is still working fine with my LCD monitor. I am able to get pretty good color matching with my color prints. However, the whole process of color matching through Photoshop is still a huge complicated mess, and I have taken color classes and worked in the field of color ink jet printing. Thus the huey will not solve all of your color problems. If you don't care about accurate printing and just want to see spectacular views on your monitor, you don't need a huey.
We got this last December for my 3 year old. We haven't had any problems with it. It's super easy to use and does the job to entertain our little one. The only thing I have an issue with is lately it seems to be a little temperamental about opening to put a disc in. I seem to have to push it a couple of times. But then again, there has been a 3 year old playing with it. I actually bought mine from Sears and purchased an extended warranty for two years and I still have time to go in case I want to switch it out for a new one. BUT, I wish I could have gotten mine for as cheap as Target is selling it!! =o}
this is one of the best gps systems i have seen on the market yet it comes with every single thing you need to make it work to your convience you can add maps and all that it's extremly eassy to operate it talks which is very safe because i'd rather keep my eyes on the road and it's actually 99% acurate i use it all the time since i have had it and it has only been about a couple of houses away off twice.
I had ordered this for a friend and she discovered that she ordered the wrong one so it has been returned.Mary Ann
This is not fully compatable with all D-Link 802.11b products. Check compatability list carefully before you buy. Here's the correspondence with D-Link Tech Support:Thank you for contacting the D-Link Tech Support Team!Problem Description:Will this work with my 713p?Agent Response:The DWL-800AP+ will repeat the wireless signal of:AirPlus----------------------DWL-800AP+ Wireless Access PointDWL-900AP+ Wireless Access PointDI-614+ Wireless RouterDI-714P+ Wireless RouterAirPro----------------------DI-754 Wireless Router (with inserted DWL-650+)DI-764 Wireless RouterAirPremier-----------------------DWL-1000AP+ Wireless Access PointUnfortunately we can not guarantee compatibility with other manufacturers. Repeating mode is not part of the Wi-Fi certification and D-Link, as well as the other manufacturers, are not at liberty to purchase every single wireless product to test compatibility. There are many different chipsets and sometimes connectivity between different chipsets will not work.
I don't know if it was my cable company, or the modem, but the second I had this modem up and running, I had flaws uploading, I could no longer email anything with an attatchment, and it wasnt a software problem, anyways I purchased a different modem and it worked fine, so I dont know if its not compatible or what, but I don't find it reliable, and others I have spoken to have had similar problems.
The first one died, replacement has no working WI-FI and in bad physical shape. Called Customer support and they fianlly told me to go to RMA group. Informed then and they put me on hold for 40 minutes. Could not get back after that. So, I have paid full price + cost to UPS back one piece and have a no-working blok of plastice. I will be asking for money back at this point
I was a little worried when I read some of the reviews regarding this camera. After using it extensively for the past two weeks I can only assume they must have been comparing it to a Canon 5D. The pictures are excellent. I have compared the pictures to my Canon 30D and I was very impressed. Obviously Canon never designed this camera to be a replacement to a SLR camera with a lens that cost 3 times the price of the A710IS. The 6X optical zoom is great and the image stabilization is a must have on the long zooms. Ninety percent of the people using cameras today would be very happy with this camera the rest need to purchase a high end SLR
For such a simple product the difference in the lighting of my photos was dramatically increased when added to my SB600. When taking close up photos faces are lit up and come out very clear. Definitely a great addition to my camera gear.
After two units had malfunctioning keys Amazon (rightly) decided that it was likely to happen again. I will wait until another batch comes through perhaps I will have better luck.BTW: Cudos to Amazon for having a painless (and cost free) way to return defective products, 5 stars for Amazon.
I bought this product primarily to tape lectures and it has performed that function very well. I downloaded the software from their website and had no problems. The inbuilt microphone performs very well and allows the speaker to roam around. For my purposes, recording at the lowest quality level is quite sufficient.
Reliable. Runs quietly. This is currently my main OS drive.All of my drives--internal and external--are made by Seagate, including this one. Have never had a problem with them.
The Targus Notebook Computer Key Lock fits and secures the notebook computer as well as any cable locking system I have used.
I unfortunately have to give this a single star for effort, its stylish look, and its low cost. The unit worked fine for about two days, then the wireless network started to intermittently disconnect. Now, on its fourth day, its firmware was upgraded in hopes of alleviating the intermittent problems, and it now entirely refused to work and continues blinking the Test light.I should have researched this product before purchasing it; a quick check on Netgear's forums reveals that this product has a whole host of problems (such as overheating and, again, sporadic shutdowns that require rebooting).The installation disc also requires Windows and Internet Explorer, which I wish was clearly stated on the box. I have no idea why it needs Windows since other routers (such as D-Link's) simply requires any web browser.
I decided to buy this instead of the iPod shuffle because it was 40 dollars cheaper (I got it on sale for $50CDN compared to the $89CDN shuffle), has a screen, an FM radio, and FM and voice recording. I also chose it because it uses rechargeable batteries, so I don't need to charge it in a computer or worry that the player will be useless once the battery dies. So far I've been really impressed with it. The sound quality is really great, and it's built well. It took me about 20 minutes to figure out how to use all of the functions, after which it gave me no trouble. I figured that I had nothing to lose for the price I paid, and I'm thrilled with what I got for my money. It was worth every penny.
Easy to read, simple set up, many functions, looks nice, good price and quiet. I would recommend it.
Bought it last year (March 05) and so far I have no problems in playing DVDs. But anything else - it will choke. VCDs, Audio CDs etc the unit will freeze for few seconds after every 20seconds of playing. These CDs are playing well in other DVD/CD players.It could be a firmware issue - I am searching for updates now.-BB22
I have been using this remote for over three years and am in the market for a replacement (it has taken a beating in that time and is only now starting to show its age). The remote has been a pleasant surprise because, unlike so many Microsoft products, it lacks annoying flaws. The remote is somewhat small compared to typical A/V remotes, but it has a nice heft, and the curved shape is more comfortable than the square brick offered by other manufacturers. Batteries last a long time and the back-lit buttons are easy to find. Most important, however, is that the layout of the buttons is logical and natural -- the most frequently used buttons fall right below the sweep of the thumb when the remote is nestled in the palm. (It was only after using a Linksys remote, designed for its current media center extender, that I appreciated how well-designed this remote is; the Linksys remote is a disaster, placing all of the most important buttons at the bottom so that the remote has to be uncomfortably gripped by the end in order to operate the device.) If only Microsoft could get the designer of this remote to weigh in on its other products.
Just got it and I'm not sure if I will keep it. The buttons are all in different awkward places, including the manual "open" for putting in the DVD. The "joystick" button for moving thru on- screen menus is hard to use and very annoying. There is no remote control. You have to buy your own cable if you want to connect to a TV; i could swear the description I had read said it was included (it was probably last years description). I ordered silver, and received blue, though that's ok with me. (Had I known pink was available, I would have gone for that. And note some versions come with free headphones at no additional cost). I think the speakers are awful - sound tinny and intrusive- i've known transistor radios with better speakers and may connect it to my I-Dog instead. But the screen is sharp and crisp with flexible controls for brightness and contrast (if you don't mind using the annoying "joystick", so if that's the most important thing and perhaps only important thing for a viewer, only then would I recommend this. The flip up stand is useful.
THE SOUND FROM THESE HEADPHONES ARE AWESOME! I HAVE HAD THEM OFF THE CHARGER FOR A WEEK, THEY ARE HOLDING A GOOD CHARGE AND STILL SOUND GREAT! CRYSTAL CLEAR HEADPHONES!
I'm frugal, but I wanted something to work with my Toshiba TV and new XBOX, as well as my computer. All work flawlessly in stunning detail, the same as every other HDMI cable. I experience no flashing, blinks, or anything else that I think results from refresh rates being unequal (and probably manufacturer created to keep you buying their HDMI cables :b). The cable was thinner than I am used to (that may just be me), but it in no way negatively affects this product's performance. No point spending more than 1.73 when you can get it for that with free shipping!Seriously. Don't even buy the $2 cables. An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable is an HDMI cable in my experience, or maybe I have yet to get a bad one. I guess I'll never know since this one is perfect.
The filter was easy to hook up. Want to protect the expensive home theater from power surges and lighting. It is compact and easy to use.
So you thought Macs were still those computers that Apple produced where you would never be able to send files that your friend on a PC could open. Well, welcome to the new world of Macs, in this case the iMac. This piece of technology is the sleekest and cutest personal computer around, in my opinion, and the value for money is just great. Whilst other PC's claim to be cheap, they quickly become costlier than the iMac when you compare the processing power, harddrive and RAM. And why would you want an ugly, humungous thing in your living room, when you can have a computer that has a personality?The trouble with entering a Mac store is not that it looks light and airy and full of designer fun, but that it's difficult to exit the store. It's almost equally difficult to choose which model to buy, once you're finally convinced that Apple's are no longer so different that they're incompatible with the rest of the world. The store is full of fun models and choices, ranging from the budget to the massively expensive. In terms of buying a perfectly servable computer that has all the bells and whistles you need, is affordable and has a little bit of a personality, the iMac is the way to go.I love this computer. It has a 15 inch flat screen, that conveniently tilts in any direction you want it to, and comes attached to a small base which contains all your hardware (yes! no more huge lumps of iron under your desk that you knock your knees against). It even contains a DVD/CD-RW drive - and if you want to go for a DVD writer, you just go up one model. In truth, this computer does everything I've ever wanted from a computer and more. I've never been one to get sucked into technology, but the iMac has adorable features, like iTUNES (I've completely stopped buying music on CD's and even bought an iPOD to replace my minidisk), iMOVIE (for editing film clips you made of your new puppy), and other fun programs.If you are smart, you will by the mac.com package that costs only $70. This deal has given me more free software than I care to recall, and provides me with online support (not that I need it often in this user friendly environment), my own webpage and much more. For traditionalists, you can buy the Windows for Mac package, which has all the software you know and understand, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Entourage (equivalent to Outlook). The advantage of this is that you can open the same files as everyone else, and send them the files as they are, without having to convert them first. This was a huge selling point for me on the new operation system OS X.So what, if it takes you 10 minutes to figure out the little oddities that you're not used to, like clicking on the top left instead of the top right to minimize a window, or holding the control key in order to left click. All in all, the iMac software is MUCH easier to navigate than Windows once you spend 10 minutes on the Mac.If you're fed up with the Bill Gates monopoly and the viruses Windows seems prone to, and wish for a little bit of umph in your life, the iMac is for you. I wish I could convert the whole world, but then ... the iMac wouldn't be special anymore.
It is difficult to provide an unbiased review on this camera first and foremost because I love it and let me tell you why. As many cameras which are misjudged and mispriced, this camera often get to the wrong hands. And despite R1 came after 828, it would be a classical logic fallacy to say "after that thereby because of that".R1 is not amateur's camera, or if it would be defined as one, it is camera for very discriminating, pro level amateur that can do money with photography but simply decided not to. R1 features not nice but exceptional optics. This lens is a story of optical glory of its own rights and it is why you will see it produced as an attachable for new Alpha series. Some time ago, not too long back, if lens of such quality had become available it sparked clubs of funs and endless love confessions.I use DSLRs as much as use to be I used SRLs however to be honest I don't like them. I used as I'm forced, but in general, one produces MUCH better photography with EVFs. There are many people around who will be argue that optical viewfinder provides better view and yes it does, but I'm talking about photography, not about your comfort. You may be shocked and asking why? It is because monitors allow you taking controlled pictures from whole panoply of angles and SDLR or SLR is limited to the eye level. To take picture from ground level with EVF it only takes put a camera on or near ground and look into monitor, you don't have to lie on the ground to see the picture!It is pretty much the same approach as with medium format waist level viewfinders which allow control the picture and arrange composition at right angle to the axis of shooting. Moreover, I think this camera was inspired by Hasselblad: it is substantial, with beefy grip and top notch optics. The top location of monitor, no doubt was stimulated by medium format workflow.I'm not sure how one reviewer managed to compare this R1 to MF camera and find it to be less capable. While comparison of MF cameras to digital is the whole big subjects on its own, let me remind, that digital image is even and mechanics free. It means no scratches, no surface issues, and no granularity and so on. If one wants printing on huge sizes, today's resizing technologies from the kind of quality R1 camera provides will allow printing of any size imaginable and technologically possible.The comparison of "sharp image wall sized" is sounding totally irrelevant to me. Ansel, who wasn't a bad photographer after all, printed mostly 8x10. I think we should more strive for a great composition rather than great sizes.As I mentioned, the lens is exceptional and rest of the camera is build around this lens. As new, large (let say relatively large) sensor is used, it increases the focal capabilities and implies bigger, heavier lens which is less capable for macro photography. It is not because Sony had decided so, but because Sony can't break laws of nature. Nevertheless, Sony offers some very capable additional glass that fulfills the requests.This R1 is terrific quality universal camera which will produce nice results on whatever endeavor; someone's knowledgeable hands will turn it. It is definitely camera for photographer, for wedding and portrait professional. Sony emphasized this message by removing video capability from it but the message often wasn't heard. Sony created this camera so great; it had to withdraw it from the market only six month later because it blocked its new Alfa DSLR, as for some $800 you were able to have the same setup as today for some $1300. If you have flare for photography and you need a camera to fulfill any need in general photography it is your camera. Grab it fast, if you can find one.
Tried customer support to resolve a hook up issue and did not return emails for five day, have almost given up.
About a month ago, lightning struck close enough to my home to scramble some of my electronics (including reseting a battery powered clock), and fried most of my home network equipment. The Ethernet port on my desktop PC's motherboard was fried as well. While looking for a network card to replace it, I stumbled across this product. I was skeptical at first, concerned that a USB device would not be able to keep pace with a "real" network card (PCI-E or integrated), but thought I would give it a try anyway.This product turned out to be the perfect solution. Setup took less than 30 seconds, and tests from various websites verified that my connection was at least as fast as it used to be (21.5M download / 2.1M upload as of today). Since installing the product, it has performed perfectly, without fail, 100% of the time. No fuss, no configuring...it just works.Another advantage this product has over an internal Ethernet card is that it is portable. I have not had the need to use it with another computer yet, but imagine I will appreciate it when the time comes.
This hard drive is everything that I was hoping it'd be. It's very compact, very light, and incredibly easy to use. As other reviewers have noted, just plug this thing it and it's set to go. I use it just like I'd use a flash drive.It only took me like 30 minutes to transfer all my files from my old Dell to my new Dell, and I have a ton of stuff on my hard drive. I wish that the USB cable it came with was a little bit longer (the cord is only about 10 inches long or so) but other than that, I'm completely satisfied and would highly recommend this drive.
I have owned several universal remotes in the past, including programming remotes with LCD assited labeling and pure touch-screen interfaces. All of them did their job but setup was laborous and changing home theater equipment caused pains relearning miscellanious macros. None of my previous remotes also did a good job of controlling my home theater as a whole. You know the drill - turn TV on, turn receiver on, turn cable box on and so forth. Macros were static, i.e. they operated well only for the most basic commands but could not handle various modes and intricacies of the Home Theater setup.Finally, I decided, on the friend's advice to give a try to Logitech's Harmony line. From my experience I hated touch-screen remotes as they always required looking at them for pressing pretty much any button. On the ohther hand, pure button remotes were always restrictive and required learning what the generic button means for this or that device. So the combination of the generous hard button layout and LCD screen labeling for device-specific funstions appealed to me. My friend owns Harmony 880 and I had a chance to use it a bit. I was not big fan of the touch-sensisite buttons and the way remote lights up when you shift it. Both were a distraction to me. So I looked at the 6xx series with distinct hard buttons that your fingers learn and can press without glancing at the thing. 676 was on sale and had the best layout for DVR devices which all modern TV boxes are, so I plunged.The original setup only took me about 20 minutes. I was sceptical at first of 'Activity' based modes because this was not a conventional design, but once I synched my setup back to remote and turned on my Home Theater with it for the first time, I was converted right away. The thing that nobody seems to mention about 'Activity' modes is that this is the first remote (at least from the ones I've known) that remembers state of all of your devices. No more stupid macros that could only work in one mode but were completely screwed up in another. This remote works wonders switching my video and audio outputs, controlling picture and sound preferences for each device in the group. And I have a lot of them. TV, Receiver, HDMI switch, DVD Player, PC1, PC2, Xbox 360, Wii. One remote now made all old remotes obsolete, did not lose any of the original remotes functionality and gained state awareness of each device at any time. Impressive!Pros:- easy setup through the software interface- very impressive online library of devices (including rare ones)- state-awareness of each and any device at any time- very flexible setup of video and audio switching - accomodates both direct and sequential switching between inputs- great button layout - better then the original Manufacturer's remote for DVR- controls your game consoles- very convenient in hand- only three direct activities tied to the buttons but unlimited number of additional activities that can be set up with LCD screen- MEDIA button - allows to set up favorite channels for your TV, so you no longer have to study TV channel line up and find what obscure channel number is assigned to your most viewed channels- very useful HELP button - in rare cases when one of the devices in activity failed to either turn on or switch to the proper video/audio input it will correct the situation and remember it, so it does not happen again- price. I bought it on sale (sixty dlrs) which is unbeatable for the class of the remote you get. Please do not try to compare this remote to the $20 universal remotes found at Wal-Mart. They can not hold a candle to this one in the everyday use- functionality-wise this remote is the same as any other in the Harmony line, including much more expensive ones. It has the same limitations as well (for example, not being able to control BT devices, like PS3). The software to setup any of the Harmony remotes is the same and they all use the same online database of different Home Theater devices. So if you can control your rare device with one of the Harmony remotes, you can control it with any other remote as well.Cons:- really none. The best I can come up with is that it uses AAA batteries instead of more readily available AA. Also, the LCD screen is pretty small (880 model has much better bigger color LCD screen).
this wire did get the job done, but, when i was stripping it, a lot of the internal wire would be cut off when i used my wire cutters to strip it at 14-gauge. I dont know if maybe i was using the wrong part of the cutters or if they were mislabeled, but anyways it hasnt affected the performance yet, so i assume everything will be fine.
I purchased this iPod to replace my first generation iPod mini, and WOW! What a difference a few years (and an extra hundred dollars) makes. The 80 GB iPod is absolutely incredible. The color screen depicts sharp, vivid images and video. Unlike my old mini, there was no software to install with this model: I just connected it to my computer and started syncing my music. The amount of storage space on the new iPod is amazing: I think I'll be able to store every single song that was ever recorded! Finally, the battery life is much better than on my old mini, which needed to be recharged every two or three hours.In a perfect world, the iPod would come with a built-in AM/FM radio tuner. It would have an even better battery, its glossy black body wouldn't become so easily dirtied with fingerprints, and its silver backing wouldn't scratch quite as easily. However, none of these minor shortcomings are enough for me to give this iPod any less than a five-star rating. I love, love, love my new iPod...and I cannot believe my iPod mini cost a whopping $250 when I purchased it just a few short years ago. The $350 price tag for the 80 GB iPod is very reasonable, considering how much bling you get for your buck. My only fear is that Apple will soon unveil an even cooler iPod, and I'll want to upgrade once again. Hopefully they'll hold off for a little while longer...
These are good speakers, while they last. These speakers will give you good sound for a couple of years. Once the electronics burn out in the subwoofer, you're screwed. I am a very casual user and don't have many hours on these speakers and I am now faced with trying to find somewhere close where I can recycle them... either that or pay close to $80 plus shipping each way to have Klipsch fix them. There have got to be better speakers out there and it's worth the time to try to find them!!
My dad had a Panasonic for 17 years. His microwave was older than I was. It died and he needed to find a new microwave to replace it. He paid almost $200 for this one. It's really large so if you don't have much room on your counters, I really would not recommend this microwave. It is good quality though and works really well.
This is easily the best, both in storage volume and access speed.I use it primarily for music and video files, to move from system to system.It's a bit bulky to plug into vertically adjacent USB ports, but the extension cable assuages that issue nicely. I also like the "shockproof" design. Looks cool...and, you know, it's all about looks.Hope it lasts.
I made a last minute decision to fore go the $500 DJ for a pair of these Klipsch AW-650 speakers & I connected these to a new Yamaha RX-V663. By using a Yamaha YDS-10 Ipod dock (w/an ipod of course) I was able to play party music which our party goers gave rave reviews for its sound! People kept asking me about the brand of speakers. I love these speakers! Highs, Mids, Lows, all sounded great. I would think that if you wanted window pane rattling bass, you would have to add the outdoor subwoofer. HOWEVER, the bass was clearly heard to all. These are well worth the money! You can't go wrong. Oh by the way, I have a huge yard that easily accommodated 10 six ft round tables and a serving area for the caterer.
I'm satisfied with the roominess and the quality. It also balances upright quite nicely when the laptop is in it. About the only thing that would make it better for me would be a removable insert for the large bottom compartment that would give me more organization when I don't need the room for clothes.
Overall, I like this little MP3 player.First, the bad. I don't particularly like the software that comes with it, so I use Rhapsody to do everything I need to. I also don't like that I can't set the volume to always turn on at a certain level, so if I turn the player off, when I turn it back on it goes back to whatever the default is.The good is that I love the size of the player, it's easy to navigate through the different menus, and there's enough memory so that I've never even managed to get the thing even halfway full of music. It has video features I never use, but I've run the video that it comes with and the picture is very clear.
As the other reviewers have said, this product has good to great hardware and very poor software. The tuner is very good, especially for HDTV, but the recorder software fair for analog TV only and it is useless for HDTV. The two are just not matched up to work together. The recorder software is a stripped out trial version of Corel's "Ulead MovieFactory 5". A free trial version of "Ulead MovieFactory 6" is still available on the www.corel.com website.The selection of pci tuner cards is limited.I had been using an older TV tuner card and old DVR software in my pc to record favorite TV shows and movies, edit out the commercials, and burn to dvd. I purchased this new tuner to upgrade to HDTV, but it's not capable of doing the same off broadcast HDTV. I'm better-off using my old setup on analog cable tv.
echoing other reviewers, the drive died unexpectedly - it was used infrequently for archival purposes, so by no means was it overstressed - i will now have to spend anywhere from $1K to $2K to recover the data - in "my book," western digital has soured their reputation for good - i will NEVER buy another WD hard drive again - i wish i could give this product a negative 5 stars
This pen worked great for a few months. I loved the way it wrote, and it was great having a pen. But, after a few months (5-6 months) the stylus started skipping when it wrote on my iPad. It became so bad that the stylus became worthless. I tried cleaning the tip, but this did not help. I contacted the company, this is part of their response:I am sorry to hear that your Styra is no longer writing as well as it did. The problem may be due to a dirty tip or the result of gradual degradation of the tip material.May I ask you to check to see that the stylus tip has not been cracked, appears to be different shades of black, or is otherwise deformed.Over time, your Capacitive Styra may pick up the oils from your touch screen. The tip can be washed with warm water and mild soap. Allow time for the stylus to fully dry. Before using the clean stylus, please also clean the touch screen to remove any previous residue.If cleaning the tip does not improve the situation, it may be that the tip has become worn. You may be able to test this by writing with a side of the tip that has been used less to see if this improves the glide. In the event that the tip has been worn down, your Styra may need to be replaced. We also do not currently offer replacement tips for this product.
Item caught on fire with no appliances on. No evidence of surge on same circuitat other locations in home. Fortunately, someone was in room and smelled burningcalled me and I pulled plug. Plastic burned and deformed. For this type of failureBelkin should pay for pick up and replacement and perform failure analysis. Asthe expense and time of returning exceeds value $18, it will be tossed out.Reviewer is an electrical engineer.
Everyone else summed it up nicely - if you want a waterproof camera for casual use, this will work.Be careful, though - with the camera inside, this apparatus will sink like a rock. If you're as clumsy as me, you'll want to make a float for it. I took a small empty soda bottle, closed it tightly, and tied it to the housing with a string. When accidentally dropped into the water, it will float and the soda bottle will be visible. If it weren't for this, my camera would be sitting on the bottom of a river in Jamaica right now.
Its a good product and it works great. I wouldnt go back to the regular mouse for anything. Love it loveit loveit.
It did its job for a couple of months before I the plastic fell off. But at the price working for a few months is acceptable since I lose earbuds a lot.
I received this digital camera for Christmas and I am thoroughly impressed with the performance it has shown me in the last week. As I use this product I will be able to update my review. The ease and convenience is what I needed and once again Kodak has come through for me. The mid-roll change is an excellent idea and it does work beautifully.
[...]Turns out this article didn't steer us wrong. Stop all your researching and just buy the Garmin nuvi 680. It's practically perfect in every way.
I was looking for a reasonably inexpensive all-in-one printer - under 100 USD. Looked at a few of them; 5610 looked like a good bet. This is pretty much a classic HP product. It worked out of the box. Reasonably good work horse. They claim 13 color ppm; I think I am seeing a throughput close to it. Scanner is working fine; Copier seems to be slightly slower - may be this is normal for most all-in-ones. In the final analysis - this is a good buy.
I love my iPod and I'm so glad I got it. I haven't had any problems with it at all. The earbuds that came with it were a little janky but you should always upgrade your headphones anyway. I got some noise-canceling ones and the sound is awesome. This is a great product, just keep it up to date on all its software updates.
I had a d-Link and a tech suggested that this one would be way faster, and it is. The internet for my 2 computers that share an ethernet with this are now faster.
This is a good OEM storage drive. Faster spin speed than the standard 5400 RPM laptop drives, which means slightly better load times. Not quite as fast as the Velociraptor 10000 RPM drives or an SSD, but excellent if you're just using it as a backup or storage drive. It meets all my needs as a backup and storage and steam game drive.Installation is easy, and as usual, requires a SATA data and a SATA power cable to function. It's not particularly outstanding or bad in any respect. It's just a decent, good for the price backup drive. That's pretty much all there is to it. Will update this post if/when it fails.
Hands down amazing. Really! Night & day being able to capture real greens, true blues, and those irascible reds. Purples are near close as well. I suddenly love taking photos with my new Canon SLR (EOS 450D). Amazing!!!
I have a slight hearing loss but I use a phone with headset all the time. I bought this for a new location and am disappointed. I just can't understand anyone so I end up disconnecting it and holding the handset to my ear.
its just worthless u cant hear your voice u have to shout .. and even wen u do the sound is veryy poor in quality .. the micrphones that come on any cheap headphones are muchhhhhhhhhhhh betteeerrrr .... dnt think about buying it
I love how easy the TRENDnet Wireless Internet Camera Server ( TV-IP100W Version C1) was to setup! I had it up and running in minutes. I mounted it on the front of my house in a Security Labs SLH-320 Weatherproof Camera Housing and monitor it using SecuritySpy Software (http://www.securityspy.com/) from my Macintosh. It even allows me to view it remotely from any browser, even from my iPhone! I even hooked it up using EvoCam (http://www.evological.com) with no problems.
I purchased the Protron 32in LCD TV at Sears. After 5 months, the sound on the TV stopped functioning. I tried Sears and they said I could not return it and had to go directly to manufacturer. I contacted manufacturer and obtained a RMA number. I requested that they pay for shipping, but they refused. I shipped TV at my cost $81. They received TV and it has been 2 months of continuous calling into some call center which keeps on telling me the TV will be in next week. I ask for a supervisor and they tell me I am speaking to one. I will never buy an off brand name again. I am trying to figure out who I can contact to put a formal complaint in against the company. This has been the worst company that I have ever dealt with!!! Protron and Spectrum...I hope to get a TV before they go out of business.
This shelf is great and as sturdy as can be. I had to readjust the wires several times and it is a breeze.
Although it works great, when I turn off the BT USB device, I get a blue screen caused by the 'btaudio.sys' driver. I haven't looked for a fix yet, but since I run Win XP with all the patches, it shouldn't have this issue.
While I'm still acclimating to a Pull Style mat cutter, I must say that my first impressions are favorable. I especially like the start/stop mark for the blade. This feature along has improved my, admittedly, novice ability to get the cut right on the first try.My biggest complaint is the chrome (metallic) press bar. I wish it were covered in an easy grip rubber and was just a bit larger. I find it difficult to grip with my large hands.
I use this armband in my cycling class and daily gym workouts. Because it was made by Apple, it fits my Nano perfectly. However, I think it was overpriced for what it is.
The unit worked well for about 8 months. Read all supported formats without difficulty. After about 10 months it started having trouble reading commercial CDs. Often spits them out with an error message or says "No Disc". Still works well with DVDs. I notice that some Sony units have exhibited similar problems.
I bought this TV in a BF sale. So price was not a factor. Basically I got it for cost or what the current 42" plasma are selling for. I wanted an LCD over a plasma since I have little kids and the burn-in issue was a major fear. The kids will pause the DVR and leave the room 20 times a day. So even with the current low cost of 42" plasmas, I knew I would need a LCD instead of the plasma.I am a Sony TV fan. I currently have a Sony 32" tube & 43" big screen and have been very happy with the picture and life of these TVs. So for now, Sony is still held in high regards with respect to brand loyalty for their TVs. Sony DVD players, that would be a whole other negative review.As stated, the remote on this TV is shoddy. I to have issues with using it since I have to press the buttons numerous times to have it switch video options. I would place the remote quality below a all-in-one remote. But, since we will all have cable/sat, this should not be a big issue since we will rarely use this remote other then to switch from TV to games/DVD.The TV itself is fantastic. Picture quality using component cables from DVR to TV was much better on analog/digital and HD channels then in the store. I found very little jaggedness around the edge of the things being shown as I noticed when looking at them in the store. Analog pictures come in very good using a cable DVR. Digital is very clear. HD is WoW. Remember, I have the 43" 1080i big screen, but this TV gives the HD a whole new life. Even TNT/HD looks great!780 vs. 1080. The average person will not see the difference. If you have the extra $1000, buy the 1080I version of this TV. The difference is a slight clarity in the picture which you probably will not notice at 8-10 ft away.These are my issues with the TV. There are a lot of +s, but we all just want to read to see if there are any problems or issues we can not live with before we buy it. Well I recommend this TV and would buy it again, but here's what I had issues with.Issue one is that this TV only has one HDMI port. Bascially it gives you a better picture and sound using one cable instead of 4-5 cables (3 component and 2 RCA /or/ 1 optical cable for sound) My DVR has a DVI port so I bought a cable to allow me to use this instead of the component cables. Since it only has a DVI on the cable box, I will still need a RCA or optical cable for sound. I bought an upconverting DVD player, have a PS3 and the cable box all have HDMI connections. I purchased an HDMI switch from Monoprice.com ($112)which allows me to hook up to 5 HDMI devices into the TVs one HDMI port. So it is the same as having a TV with 5 HDMI ports! The picture is slightly crisper and the wiring in the back of the TV has gone from about 15 wires(components/optical) down to only four HDMI wires.My biggest issue with this TV is the DVD playback quality being played on it using my progressive scan DVD player. I was a little disappointed because the picture is a lower quality then if I played the DVD using my big screen. It's still good, eqivalent to the digital cable channel picture quality, but it lacked that crisp perfect picture I was expecting and looking forward to. UPDATE-I bought a Panasonic S52 upconverting DVD player ($50 Buy.com)and it has improved the picture quality from my prior progressive player significantly. Plan on buying one if you get this or any other TV. Blu Ray from the PS3 plays very clear and nice.Issue three is the factory settings. When you first turn on the TV, you almost have a tear come down and want to return the TV back to the store before the wife says I told you so. Go to the AVS forum and get the settings they recommend for the TV and then you'll be in heaven. This is not rocket science, just changing the color, hue, backlight etc in the main menu to get the TV to look just right! Once done, It makes a big difference in the overall look of the picture quality.Overall, you will love this TV. Buy it, and enjoy, you've made the right decision.
This case works as advertised.Pros-Easy to put on and take off-Swivel belt clip-Screen protector-Air holes on back to allow cooling-Case has a nice feeling--not too gummy and provides good grip in your hand-Looks nice: Though the case does mute the color of the iPOD to some extentCons-A bit pricey for a silicone case, which is the only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars.
I got this wheeled backpack for my daughter (5th grade), it is a little too big at this time. But she loves the bag and there is alot of room for her to use in the next few years. Great quality and material.
OK, I bought this system a couple of months ago and it is great. It makes life so much easier to have all your music at your finger tips. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it has a tendency to jam up right after I download new music. Yes, a little annoying but easily fixed with the reset button and you're back in business. Plus it is pretty durable too. I've dropped it a few times on hardwood flooring and nothing as aposed to my brother who dropped his iPod on the floor and it wouldn't work for half a week. In addition, you get a lot better value compared to the iPod; more memory for the buck or get less memory and save some money. It is a little bulkier but not to the point where it will actually bother anyone.I do, however, want to mention one quick thing to any one who might be in my situation. I have a lot of dexterity problems due to a disability and if you have the same type of problem you might want to look closer at the iPod because the touchpad interface is easier to use than the wheel on the jukebox. But if that isn't a problem get this one it's better and cheaper. You can use the money you save to buy more music.
I bought the eTrex Summit to use as a bike computer, since I was tired of those obnoxious units that you can buy that require a &quot;pickup&quot; on the wheel of your bike. With the eTrex Summit, I can get a very accurate acccounting of the length of my bike rides, get an idea of the elevation changes I've encountered, max speed, average speed, you name it! If I get bored while riding (not likely!) I can always pull up the track display and watch it drawing the little trail on the display. One hint - be sure to set your eTrex to battery saver mode. I did this and was able to ride all summer on one set of batteries. This is a cool unit and well worth the money.
I love these speakers, They sound so good that I moved my sub out of my room and into the living room where parents don't have one. these would be a perfect set of speakers to place in the den to enjoy music in there.
I opted for the wireless keyboard and mouse when I bought my new iMac a couple months ago, and have been happy with the decision.I'm a slacker, do-nothing type who sits in front of the computer all day, and when I'm away, my husband fills those shoes. I didn't replace the batteries in the mouse until today, and have yet to change the batteries in the keyboard. I don't know what people are doing to run through their batteries so fast (cough*pron*cough), but 6+ hours/day for two months without a battery switch is a pretty good rate for me.Also, I have to beg to differ on one more topic: the wireless mouse DOES HAVE TWO-BUTTON CAPABILITIES! Either hold down the mouse about a half second longer, while clicking, to bring up the right-button options; or, for a quicker response, hold down the control button while clicking. It may not have the actual two-button design, but it does the job, and it does so without crumbs between unnecessary buttons.My one problem is that it doesn't appear to have a scroll feature, though I may just not know of it yet. I won't start hopping up and down, screaming crazy mumbo jumbo, though, until I know for sure. That's just one of the perks of being a rational human being, which I enjoy daily while clicking away at my wireless mouse.Perhaps you would enjoy this, too.
I have the 28-105 zoom len with the rebel 2000 body. The combination yields good result. When using it in full auto mode, the 7 focus points really shines when composing in a hurry.
it should be advertised as MAROON. I did not need Maroon to go along with my plum Kindle cover. I would not recommend this brand and I am not buying a new one from them either.
My wife bought me a Macbook Pro 15 about 6 weeks ago. I'm on my 3rd machine in 3 weeks. This is ridiculous. The first one lasted about 3 weeks before the battery swelled to the point that it made the trackpad inoperable. Luckily it was within 30 days of purchasing from Best Buy, they exchanged it for a new one. This is fortunate since I first called apple and they wanted me to send it in for a repair that was going to take 4-6 weeks to complete. I was not willing to spend this kind of money on a laptop and have it in for repair longer than I had it. The new one was only two days old and I picked it up by the screen and the glass cover fractured. Now this is something I have done with larger Windows based laptops for 10 years and have never had an issue. Took some arguing with Best Buy but they exchanged it again for a new one. I'm afraid to use this thing for fear of denting the aluminum housing, or damaging it again. But my trusty windows laptops have travelled the world with me and never had these types of issues. Aside from how fragile and delicate this laptop is, I love the macbook it is fast and it is awesome to use, too bad I'm afraid to take it out of the house with me.
I have iMac DV, OS 9.0.4, USB 1.1. I had absolutely no problems setting up this player. The sound is superb.I researched players for Mac all over the web before I decided on the Archos - the price and features seemed the best for the money. Don't believe all the bad reviews from other consumers which you may read. This player is truly excellent, at least for me.Got my player August 21, 2002 - so far no problems whatsover. I was skeptical, reading all sorts of bad reviews as well as good ones. Decided to give it a try. I am very happy with this player.Takes a couple of days to learn how to navigate within this player. The manual is really not as bad to use as others have stated in their reviews. Be sure to read and/or download the FAQ and the specific Mactinosh instructions from the Archos web page, and also download other software/firmware updates from Archos. You will need to download from Apple this firmware: iMac DV-ROM Update 1.0.I clocked my USB transfer speed at 0.8 seconds per MB, or about 2 minutes to transfer 120 MB files to player. That's fast enough for me.The player accepts mp3's I made with another program, so I did not use MusicMatch which is bundled with the player.I set up my music by genres, e.g., Classical, Jazz, Hawaiian, then within these by title of CD album or other category for my miscellaneous web downloads.I am enjoying my huge music collection immensely by having it all in one place. No hassle with CDs. I take player everywhere I go.Haven't figured out how to set up a playlist yet. I don't really need one - my music is organized into folders which play through like a playlist (you can only play music within folders, one folder at a time, unless you make a playlist consisting of various songs from different folders).The sound controls are terrific - 20 scales each for treble, bass, volume, etc., which you can set and change as desired. Also within playlist or folder you can play music in shuffle, single, repeat, etc.The pouch included for the player is very poor. I purchased a small well padded camera bag with belt which is just right. The earphones are dismal. Get Sony feather weight ear phones for 10 bucks or less.I got the Archos because I did not want to upgrade my OS to 9.2.2 or OS 10, which is what the iPod requires. Also, iPod is really expensive for what you get. The Archos is a terrific deal in terms of quality, ease of use and portability. I'm now sorry I didn't get the 20 Gig model. I may buy it too!
I bought a Barbie Girl for my daughter for Xmas. It was defective. The computer didn't recognize the hardware device. I notified Amazon. They immediately send a replacement, while I gathered together all the parts to make a return. The new BG arrived within a few days and works great. My daughter enjoys the website. The music is easy to download from CD's. We haven't tried getting tunes elsewhere. Overall a good product. But I really appreciate Amazon's easy and quick return process with the prepaid shipping label. I'll continue to shop at [...].
This product works good only if very close to mounth. with window open picks up so much noise that other person can not hear you.
I really do enjoy this film. The high iso gives the shooter a lot of flexibility with the shot (unless you want very long shutter speeds!). The grain is nice and the colors come out very nicely saturated.However, Amazon is selling this film for too much. I pay 9.50 at Adorama or B&H; Photo. Why pay $13.00 here? I wish we lived in the days when film was still cheap!
I had a set of these headphones previously, and bought another set because I loved the first set so much!!Pros:(1) Comfortable, and fit on my ears well (don't pinch my ears like other brands do)(2) For headphones, they get good sound from themCons:(1) On my old pair, the clip on part connecting to the headphones loosened up slightly.(2) On my old pair, the black speaker pad covers seperated from the plastic. I still could keep it wrapped around the headphones though, so they were still usable.
Good remote, but the config software is not the standard Logitech software. There is nothing special about the HK branding. This remote is just like the Logitec 700 series. I actually prefer the standard logitech online configuration software more. If you must have a like branded remote for your reciever this is a good choice.
this is the 3rd one I've given as a gift.love them. tiny and fits in a pocket, great for grandkid videos. love the MINO HD even more
There are several types of rechargable battery sets out there. I didn't realize this when I started looking. You want to watch for the packs that recharge based on just time. These can overcharge your batteries and lead to a shorter battery life. The Sony kit uses a smart charger that senses how much charge is left in the batteries and only charges them to full, leading to a longer battery life over time. Great price and easy to use as well. Can't go wrong with this set.
The fit of the semi hard case is perfect and is easily removed when using the camera.
My Canon 7D with a zoom is no lite weight camera outfit for an all day outing. The Canon strap was okay, but I new there was something out there that would be a lot morecomfortable. I purchased the Think Tank Pro Belt and #30 Holster, so I also needed more length than the standard Canon strap offered. The OP/TECH 1501372 Pro Loop Strapalong with the OP/TECH clip-on Strap extensions (options) were the perfect solution. This combination gave me the comfort and length I required, at a very affordable price.Thank you OP/TECH for two great solutions.
If it's an INTERNAL bracket and it does it's job well then why the 2 page dissertation? I can't believe that someone's biggest gripe would be that this product is just piece of metal and isn't aesthetically pleasing to look at. Who cares? I'm not taking my PowerMac G5 around the country and showing off it's internals to large audiences. Good grief, it does what it's designed to do and it does it well, that's all that needs to be said.
The cooler is great at doing what it's supposed to, keeps the heat away from the bottom of the laptop and also off of your legs. My laptop has no heat output, so something like this is crucial.The cooling fan is a little loud on this unit, and the blue LED is extremely bright if you're using it at night and trying to watch a movie (or sleep), but these are both small issues for what the product provides.
I bought this subwoofer after having a look on the reviews I saw at Amazon. This product is amazing! The only one concern is the size. It's a little bit bigger than I expected. But, the sound is great (the best thing).
THIS IS THE GREATEST PRODUCT. NOW THAT WE ARE ON DIGITAL TV, THIS ANTENNA IS THE BEST. SOME OF MY FRIENDS GOT THE DB4, BUT I GOT THE DB8, AND I HAVE A BEST CONNECTION. VERY, VERY, PLEASE. THANK YOU FOR ASKING.LINDA HOLLIEFIELDS, LA
This is a great monitor. I been using a Viewsonic at work for 6 years and have never had a problem. This is why I decided to purchase Viewsonic for home use. This is the 2nd Viewsonic that I have purchased for home use. Both have beautiful color and clarity!! I was impressed with the packaging and shipping from Amazon. You will not be dissappointed if you purchase this Monitor!
It is unfortunate that whoever did the physical design for these headphones chose such a goofy folding design, because if it weren't for that, these would be excellent headphones.The sound quality is excellent. The bass belies the small size. The bass may even be too strong for many, but it is quality bass, which is to say that it is reasonably uniform over the bass frequencies, and without the muddy sound that typically accompanies drivers that are underdamped. The frequency response is very uniform over the full audible range, and there are no obvious resonances or peaks anywhere. The noise cancellation circuitry works as well as any noise cancelling headphones that I've ever used or listened to.Notwithstanding all that, I still can't recommend these headphones, because the folding design is goofy and highly annoying. If you study the picture, you will see that the hinges that allow it to fold on each side, are not oriented at right angles to the band. The hinges are set at an angle, so that instead of folding straight, one side folds toward one the front and the other side folds toward the back. There was no reason to do this, because the earcups are easily small enough to fold up within the band and still close the band most of the way. The intent was that the two earcups also rotate, so that they rest against each other face-to-face. They won't quite do that in the way that you would expect, because the pivots won't allow them to rotate far enough for that. It works better if you rotate the cups the other way, so that the backsides of the cups rub against each other. But it is still just goofy and annoying. Each and every time that you use them, you will look at it and wonder what in the world possessed someone to do this this way.The stretchy sack that comes with it is just barely large enough to hold the headphones alone, much less the separate module. The two plug adapters just toss into the sack, and sooner or later they will fall out onto the floor of an airplane or train or whatever, never to be seen again.The cord is ungainly, mostly due to the excess length of the section between it and the headphones. The headphones are able to be much lighter as a result of the separate module, but thus far no one has figured out a good way to do this. Because of the extra length of the cords, you can sort of it configure it however you like, by shortening one or the other of the two cables. You can find or make a small spool of sorts on which to wind the extra cord. I reduced the length of the cord between the headphone and the module to less than half what it was originally, so that it it works well for when the module is in my shirt pocket. The other option would be to use small wire ties and make it as though the headphones and the module were both connected into the plug.The headband is also uncomfortable. The pads on the two points where each half of the metal band terminates with the other part sliding through, are much to hard to be comfortable. I wondered why this was different from the similar Koss headphones, so I compared the two. The Koss headphones have a much thinner pad, and the surface under the pad is completely flat. AKG chose to incorporate a rim on the four sides of that little square, with a recess for the pad. In effect, the greater thickness of the pad was made necessary by that recess, which was put there, ostensibly, for the pad. The recess is not needed, and were it not for the recess, the pad itself would not need to be as thick or as firm. I replaced the pads with some softer foam, and I added a short length of cloth-covered neoprene to the underneath of the metal band.
Does exactly what it says it does. Quick shipping. If you have a Pioneeer stereo in your car and ANY mp3 player, this is the best way to have it hooked up. You'll have to have your instruction manual to your Pioneer stereo so you can turn your auxilliary input on, but once you do it sounds great.
My old g router was not reaching parts of my house. I read reviews of available alternatives and decided to go with this n router, because it seemed to have a good range, it was reasonably priced and I figured someday I'd get a new laptop that would need an n router. I was concerned with setting it up (I have no special computer expertise)... It turned out to be mixed. Using the CD I set up 2 of the laptops in the house without any trouble. The third was a nightmare. However (as I read in another review), after spending a couple hours trying to get it to work, I just left it overnight. I tried it in the morning and it worked immediately. Bottom line, the router has increased the range so I can now use laptops (all g's; even the ones with a little less sensitivity) in every room in the house. Its been too cold to try out in the yard...but I expect it would work there as well. A little hassle, but the result was well worth it.
With these on I can mow the lawn without having to increase the volume of mu music / audio book at all. They are quite comfortable. Not exactly stylish though.
I purchased this bag as a minimal bag for my Nikon D50 with a short prime lens on it (either a 35mm f/2 or 50mm f/1.8). While I was a little worried that the D50 would be too big, it just fits (along with a Lowepro strap), thanks to the stretchiness of the bag's material. I use this bag when I'm going somewhere and I know I don't need any other accessories; just the camera and a single lens. I think the D50 is about the largest DSLR that could fit in this bag. I think the newer low end (D60, D40, D5000, D3000, etc) Nikon DSLRs would fit better, as they're a little smaller. Anything larger than a D50 would be either too tall or too wide to fit in the bag lens-down. Also, when being used with a Nikon DSLR, a short prime lens is about all you can fit in here. Even the 18-55mm makes things a little tight. I also don't use the front pocket, since I wouldn't be comfortable putting anything in there given how tight the fit is already.This bag is just what I was looking for, taking into account that I was expecting just a simple bag for just the camera and attached lens that can easily attach it to my belt (or onto a bigger Lowepro bag, although all my bigger bags have a spot for the camera as well). I also like that it has the SlipLock attaching strap rather than a belt loop; I always feel a little funny getting out of the car and taking off my belt just to put a camera bag on it. With this bag, the velcro strap makes it easy to get on and off, and it's very secure. While I haven't used it, the included shoulder strap seems nice. I was impressed that the attachment loops on the bag and the clips on the strap are made out of metal, instead of plastic. Better quality than I expected for a $17 bag.The only thing that would have been nice would have been an AW cover, but since this is a lower end bag, it's not surprising that it doesn't. The material has done well to keep misting-type rain out when I've run into some light precipitation.All in all, a good bag for a small DSLR as long as you expect a tight fit and don't want to carry all of your accessories in it.
Works fine, but I've had to perform the reset a few times after it quit lifting the phone receiver. This has been happening at least once per month.
This product is simple and highly effective. The fact that it uses LEDs as the light source means there is lonnnng battery life. I photograph a lot of Victorian antique furniture at close-up range and the SL-1 has added a quality that I have never achieved before. The photos are clear, evenly lit, and the revealed detail is magnificent. Nikon needs to lower the price, as this product came out some time ago and the price of LED products since then has fallen.
I set two standards for evaluation -- 1. No noise cancelling. and 2. My (expensive!) Bose noise-cancelling headphones that deliver superb sound and do an excellent job of cutting down on noise. When I tried these earbuds, I thought that the sound that they delivered (from my iPod) was good (hence the two stars), but a substantial hum was activated when I turned on the noise-cancelling feature and, in addition, I was unable to detect any noise-cancelling (in striking contrast with the Bose headphones) when I tried turning on kitchen appliances (a blender and a food processor). Obviously I probably shouldn't have expected the same performance from these earbuds that I got from the Bose headphones but, in fact, I couldn't detect any noise-cancelling at all from the earbuds.
Just a warning: if you are buying this for an 89-91 Toyota Supra as I did, you WILL have to mod it a bit. Instructions had faded print and were kind of hard to read, but figured it out fine. Assembling the actual mounting bracket was not as easy as I hoped, the pieces did not just "slide together" as suggested, I had to hammer some in and it was a VERY tight fit. Also, I had to remove some burrs from the pieces.Also, I had to cut entire sections out to fit the deck in. However in the end, it fit into the car (though not perfectly) well enough to screw in 3 of the mounting screws (which was good enough, and looks fine when completed).Long story short: Wont be as easy as plug and play, but will work well after modding in accordance to your car.
Good CF Card. Not much to say other than it does what it's supposed to do. Faster than my 1GB's.
I am glad I was able to find one before they are no longer available.
This player does not support browsing by folders, which makes it a pain if you have a bunch of miscellaneous mp3s. Also, there is no option to make it continue on to play the next album when it finishes one; it just goes back and repeats. No speed scroll capability. I think the firmware on the Zen Nano was designed better than this one's.
I had a hard time finding a cord long enough for my needs and you had it! Thanks!!!!!!!
I am mainly complaining about the Advertized description. On the Cables Unlimited website it clearly states that this unit is compatible with Windows, 98se/2000/me/xp, Mac OS 10.0 or higher.For Mac it does not auto switch. You have to do it manually. It is not an auto switch as advertized in this case.If you want to use it between two PCs it should work just fine.
The purchase was a joke on me. The turntable turns and thats about as far as it went. The cartridge came without a needle and the software SOUNDSOAP for the MAC was obviously not for the MAC and would not install no matter what I did. AUDACITY did not come with it but I have sinc downloaded it.
Was told these only work with computers, but I always check things out for myself and RCA plugs are pretty hard to miss. This is the second set of speakers I bought to make sound clearer in a den that has a nice, older TV with side-mounted "surround sound" (ya right) speakers. First set was just a pure embarrassment that went right back to the store the next day.These look civilized, not like a black and silver plastic toy factory blew up. Nice and heavy so they stay where you put them. Popped them on top, hooked them up and turned them on.Very pleasing sound poured out. Clear, nicely balanced, no distortion at full volume. Don't miss the subwoofer one bit. Or an equalizer. The TV audio is easily adjustable, of course.It's nice to really hear all the sounds your TV wants to deliver.
I've tried a bunch of GPSes in my quest for the perfect device. This one fits most of the criteria. Specifically, its good points are:- Light and portable, including the mount, so you can throw it in your backpack or carryon when you're traveling.- Bright display with good colors. I do recommend getting a screen protector. I use a Clarivue 3.5" LCD protector. That cuts down on glare, too.- Recent maps. Same maps as of mapquest in 8/2006.- Interface is a lot better than most of the generic Windows mobile 3.5" devices.- Excellent satellite capture and signal strength: Captured satellites even in some parking gararges!The bad:- Only US/Canada maps available for now. Navman promises European maps by end of year (amazing it's that hard, since they already sell this in Europe preloaded with European maps).- Does not do "text to speech" so it says "turn right in 500 feet" instead of "in 500 feet turn right onto Main Street". Don't care much about that.- Does not tell you which side of the road the destination is on -- that's more annoying.- Only has two display modes "3d travel direction up" and "2d North up". I kind of like "2d travel direction up" that is available on some other devices. Again, not a killer.- No bluetooth speakerphone, no MP3 player, whatever. I don't care -- that's what I have a bluetooth headset and an ipod for.On the whole, it's a really nice device. If money isn't important at all, buy a Nuvi. If you don't care about having a heavy, enormous device (with a huge screen) try a Lowrance 510. On the whole, this device is probably the best bang for the buck.
These things are bullet proof. Reinforced strain relief and heavy molded jack bodies. They are not cheep and not built cheep either. When the success of your sound system really counts, don't screw around with stuff that will fail. Stick with Planet Waves adapters.
First time I looked through an SE in while. I put them up to my eyes and went WOW! No wonder they are legendary they are seriously good optics! The SN 550846 means mine have the newer coatings and are eco glass. I am just going to discuss the optics and then award a winner between the two but first a few things about the binoculars. The Nikon EDG II 8x32 and Nikon 8x32 SE look similar in alot of ways. The armouring on both is almost identical and very comfortable. The focus on both also is very similar meaning very smooth with no rough gritty spots and equally smooth turning both ways. In other words perfect. Both of them have excellent ergonomics and balance and you can tell they are really quality. Weight is actually pretty close with the EDG weighing a couple of ounces more than the SE. Of course the EDG is waterproof and fogproof and focuses closer but both binoculars have very similar FOV's. Diopters work perfect on both and the IPD tension is perfect. I had no trouble with blackouts in the SE like some have reported. They work perfectly for me The EDG has rollup eyecups while the SE has rubber but if the rubber eyecups hit the ER you need they work just as well as the rollups. These two binoculars represent one of the best porro prism binoculars made and one of the best roof prism binoculars made. In my opinion they are the best. Now, to the optics. Using both binoculars for a while and doing a little birding with them I noticed several things. The SE of course has a better 3D image and this can be be very beneficial in birding. The SE has also has better DOF which is also helpful because you don't have to focus as much as you do with the EDG II. CA in both was well controlled and I couldn't give the advantage to either because I could see very little CA in either binocular. The SE has better glare control which was obvious when observing near the sunset. The edges on both binoculars were almost the same being very sharp with a very slight advantage going to the EDG which is razor sharp right to the edge. When you look off center in the SE you can see a very, very slight fuzziness at the edge ,whereas, in the EDG the edge is razor sharp. Contrast in both is excellent and I would rate them equal. The Nikon SE 8x32 to my eyes has better contrast than the EII 8x30 which I just tried a few days ago and much sharper edges. When birding with the two I noticed the SE brought out fine gradations of color and hues that the EDG didn't. The SE could help you ID a bird in tough situations better than the EDG I feel because of this. Finally, I took the binoculars and compared resolution on a chart at about 20 feet away and I found the SE could resolve just a hair better than the EDG. Print was more readable with the SE and I think this is why the SE brings a little more detail out of the bird especially when you are looking into shadows and under cover. These are both amazingly good binoculars but I think the porro optically is a slight bit better which is amazing because it is 1/4 the price. It presents an awesome 3D sharp view that is hard to beat. I would have to give the title of the world's best binocular to the Nikon 8x32 SE. It is legendary but it deserves it. Buy one before they are all gone!
I purchased it for use with Yamaha YHT 895 HTIB, the sound quality and cable durability is excellent. I did not use the cables that came with the receiver after reading several reviews.
I read the reviews before I purchased this remote. Several people received defective remotes typically due to a bad battery. I would have thought that this would have been corrected by the time I bought mine, but that was not the case. I had to replace my remote because it would not charge.Once I replaced the remote everything worked fine and it is a very good remote. The features are fantastic.
It plugged right in and worked fine without any glitches or hesitation. It is a very simple device. I have a new Imac mountain lion with an old disk for backup time machine. For backup the old disk is fine.
The headset is setup great the shape and comfort are excellent. There is a little signal interference or noise but the sound quality makes up or it.
I have a few pair of sound isolation headphones and bought these as 'back-up'. But they are great! I was pleasantly surprised how well these sounded (clarity, bass, treble, complete sound isolation) and they were on sale! Even better! For less than $15, well worth it!
i bought it 2 months agoits simply great well protected and the only down side is that its heavygreat product
I bought these headphones to wear while running farm equipment. I use a Ford Utility Tractor while bush hogging and found that after many hours of working I needed something that would allow me to listen to prerecorded books. The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones worked right out of the box. I worked over 8 hours and barely could hear the loud tractor while listening to books, both audio.com and MP3 formats. I also was able to listen to music and talk radio from XM. I like the over the ear style of the ATH-ANC7. The ATH-ANC7 shows itself to be of excellent quality and for the price it is a real value. I highly recommend these to anyone who is working in a loud environment and still wants to listen to an electronic device.
I recently purchased the x-10 powermid remote control extender kit and it works as advertised. I have the transmitter sitting directly on top of my 46inch Sonly LCD and the receiver in a closet directly behind the wall where my TV is mounted. I simply point my remote at the transmitter and my components respond as if they were in the same room as me. I have not noticed any IR interference.I thought about buying the next gen option but I didn't want to have to fool with the batteries and the fact that every remote that you want to work with the next gen has to have a specific next gen battery. The next gen option also limits you to only being able to control 3 devices. With the Powermid you can control as many devices as you want.Bottom line is this thing works great.
Ordered two so that wife could chat with the grand kids. Product was a snap to install and works great!
I just purchased my second pair to use with my iPod and Sansa e260. I finally wore out the first after two years of constant, not very careful use.My first pair of earphones that were not pack in were Eshure ER-2s. Great sound, nice case, wouldn't stay in my ears for love nor money.When they died, I got a pair of the ER6is in white. Now, I've replaced those with the black, in large part because the black ones have the angled plug. I believe the wire break that signaled the end of the useful life of the white ones occured just above the straight plug. To be fair, they did last about 2 years.I use the included three flange tips and they are the most comfortable headsets I've ever used. As so many reviewers have pointed out, you MUST insert them deep into your ear or the sound will be, at best mediocore. If you're not comfortable with things stuck in your ear or are not willing to take the extra couple of minutes to seat them properly, these are not the headsets for you.I ride the subway each way to work. I find isolating headphones essential to my continued sanity. These do the job. They allow me to keep the volume turned down to a safe level and yet still hear the music.I listen to a wide range of genres from classical, jazz, and folk to rock, metal and house. I've been pleased with the sound quality across the range of music. I have not found them to be lacking in bass response with correct insertion.
I have been using the same set of Kodak rechargable batteries with my kodak camera and camera dock for 2 years without any problems. I take at least 20-30 pictures a day on a single charge and have never had the batteries die even upto 40 pics with flash. I do this 5 days a week on my kodak digital (Job Related/Real Estate Appraiser) and these batteries have held their charge and quickly recharge upon placing the camera in the dock. I highly recommend these batteries without hesitation.
I love this product and it keeps wandering eyes off my screen. The price was worth it. Just make sure you measure your monitor correctly so you get the right size. You have to measure it diagonally.
I bought this unit for help in navigating to away games. My daughter and son are both involved in sports year-round. The problem is that we don't always play the same schools, hence the need for our navigation unit.The drawback - we live and travel to many small towns throughout the state. I have tested this unit on a couple of trips since Christmas. On the most recent test, it told me to turn left and had I done so, I would have ended up hitting a tree (nothing there but forest for a half mile). Thankfully, I knew this particular school's location (it was actually on the right), but for those unfamiliar with the area, this would have been rather confusing. Also, it doesn't pick up many "Mom and Pop" establishments and even misses a few franchise locations in these small towns.Overall, I am pleased with my unit. But forewarned is forearmed.
This is an excellent cable. Very flexible even in cold weather and a solid feel to the mini plugs. BUT, does it need to be over six feet long ?Maybe, ......if you're in the rear seat of a mini-van but a three foot cable would be more than enough for a car. Thus, four stars.
I bought this cable to add a run from my N-router to my streaming Blu-ray player. It was important to me to find a quality cable that also had good shielding avoiding any noise issues or potential signal bleed from the N-router itself.
System starts to boot and finds the device, and all ports, then says "fwohci0: unrecoverable error"It's not listed on the HCL, and therefore is not supported.
Very good quality of hasselblad lens for UV filter.Reasonable price and fast shipment.I've got this package on time,I like it very much
My computer was sluggish and needed more RAM. By installing this memory kit I doubled my computers memory in a matter of minutes. It made a noticeable difference.
Excellent. Terrific sound and extremely easy to install. Definately worth the money.
We purchased this remote because we had actually worn down the buttons on our old one and Sony wanted a fortune for purchasing a new.We were delighted with the price, shipped fast and we could not be more pleased. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.
I attempted to run Oblivion, and I am a huge Elder Scrolls fan, and with my OLD video card? I got images that looked similar to negatives on a camera, and some objects weren't in the game. Now, with this... I can run it on the highest graphics settings without lag, or much lag. It's a great card, my other games such as World of Warcraft, Dungeons and Dragons Online, also were able to be sped up and use higher graphic options. Great video card.
Very good service on products people are friendly and possitive feedbacks I would reconmend these produts too people
The fire pit was a little difficult to assmeble. The main problem is with the protective ring. The legs are simple to install. I've only used it once and made a nice fire. The real test is the test of time. This is my third outdoor fire pit and I hope it lasts longer than the last two.
I have had these for over a year and keep coming back to them when needing a pair of ear buds I can keep in my ear for up to 6-8 hours. What I've noticed is how good they sound. I have several in-ear buds, UE, Bose, Dre, etc. They each have a unique sound depending on what I'm listening to. UE superbrass is great for club, Dre is great for HipHop, Bose for classical. I've found these, the cheapest, to have the best all around sound. Well worth the money and I've had no problems with them. Update, the cord broke...so I ordered two more. They're so cheap in price and sound so damn good I don't even care.
I bought these for my boyfriend so he could watch tv in bed after I fall asleep without waking me up. He LOVES them and says they make him feel like he is in a theater. He says they are comfortable. He can fall asleep with them on. He can hear the television anywhere in our townhome with them on.
I gave this watch to my fiance & he has really enjoyed tracking our altitude gain on bike rides. I've appreciated knowing the temperature. Can't wait for ski season!
I love my wireless laser mouse from Microsoft, even after a couple years of hardcore use, but I recently had a problem I want to give the solution to here.If your mouse is ever flashing quickly red when you are trying to charge it, it means it is unable to charge due to a loose connection or bad battery.If this happens, try taking the battery out, wiping the connections clean, reinsterting the battery, and rotating it. Wipe clean the connection points between the mouse and the charger. Unplug the charger from the cord, and blow on the insertion pin. Reinsert pin and rotate. Unplug and replug charger from wall.If these fail, try unplugging and replugging the bluetooth from your computer and blowing on that, try resetting it with the little white button.If all of those fail, you need to replace the battery on the mouse.Mine was fixed by wiping the connections between the charger and mouse, and unplugging the charger from the wire, blowing on it and rotating it. I also made sure the mouse was firmly seated in the charger.
This is perhaps the best cost-to-value product that Canon makes. I compared this backpack to a similar Lowepro and Tamrac backpack. After reading multiple reviews I made the purchase.The build quality, and protective padding, are excellent. The color is quite nice, the zippers are well-constructed, and the overall size is bigger than I anticipated. The main compartment holds an impressive amount of equipment and is modifiable for your particular needs. Mine carries a Rebel XT body with battery grip attached, a 400mm f/5.6, a 70/200mm f/2.8 is lens, kit lens, a 50 mm 1.8 lens, a 1.4 teleconverter, and a 2.0 teleconverter.The bag is laid flat to open. The cover/flap that zips open has both interior and exterior pockets. On the inside of this flap are two mesh pockets with zippers. There is ample space here to store all batteries, flash cards, small manual, or whatever. It has the same length and width as the compartment that contains all the camera equipment I specified.The external portion of the cover/flap has a zipper that follows a semicircular patern when opening (along the perimeter of the bag) and another compartment that zips horizontally across the mid portion of the cover/flap. Again, there is a lot of storage space in these pockets. I carry the manual, both the remote control switch and the cable switch, the battery holder for my battery grip, and I have room to spare. It would be easy to carry protein bars or other items in this space.The side of the bag has two smaller pockets that have a zelcro attachment. I place cleaning cloths and lens cleaning equipment in these pockets. They are not overly secure given the zelcro versus zipper attachment, so I wouldn't put expensive items in these side pockets.There are straps on the bottom of the bag that allow you to attach your tripod. I have the Manfrotto 3021 w/488rc2 head. While the width makes passing through doorways a slight venture, the tripod is held securely and does not bounce against you while walking.There are straps that connect across your chest and waist to aid in weight distribution. They are thin, and haven't proven very useful so far. I prefer the waist straps to the chest straps. The shoulder straps are thick and well padded. They make toting the bag extremely comfortable.I saved perhaps $100 compared to similarly sized and styled bags from Lowepro and Tamrac.For me, this one's a no-brainer.
Has led me in the worng direction more than once and it has ALL the updates.
The Safe Glow monitor has been a perfect fit for us. I have a 2 month old little boy and used the Sony 900 Mhz monitor for the first 2 months and completely hated it. It had major intereferece and the range alarm would beep all the time even when we were in range. This monitor has worked wonderfully. It is very quiet and clear. Very little static, definetely worth the money. Much better than the more expensive monitors.
This product was so good. In fact I use it on all my tv/satelite/audio components. I would definetly reccomend this to anyone. So far the batteries have lasted me 3 months!!!VERY GOOD PERFORMANCE
Subwoofer didn't work, so this system sounded horrible. Couldn't get it to play any sound other than when watching a movie. Packed it up and sent it back.
This supposed to be for family trips! Yah right. We wanted something to watch on long family drives! It is horrible. First of all the sound: You can hear anything, in a totally silient car AT ALLLLL! Our daughter was so frustrated she cried when it didnt work and she couldnt hear! Even with specially bought headphones with a volume switch to make it louder the noise level was extremly low and unable to be heard. We even tried speakers for our computer! This was extremly frustating but, if you hold the speakers up to your ear you can hear, some! So then we get to the battery life. Maybe one movie if your lucky! Gosh, we could plug it into to car charger and watch but it was ridiculous! The part that holds the screen you watch broke very quickly and we had to hold up the screen to see the movie. We had no problems with the remote and the carrying case was useful, the screen was fine. I was so disapointed the product definatly not reccomended! Dont waste your money on a losey piece of junk!
This is the second Boston Acoustics Receptor Clock Radio I have purchased. Sound, ease of radio use and reception all very good. I wish it would dock and charge my iPod but you can't have everything I guess. I have not used the alarm feature so can't comment on it.
I'm returning it today--connection strength is no better than the little antenna that came with my wireless card.
I'm a mac user but I decided to go for the 40GB Nomad and I don't regret it, with only a plug in for the itunes I can load the music into the nomad with no problem, I have twice space with 40GB for almost 65 bucks less, It works great, never skips and the battery life is outstanding for all the things it does. It also comes with the pouch and the ipod doesn't, the only thing I don't like, the earphones, too poor for the type of product, they should put headphones like in past nomad models, this are pretty cheap. But above all it's a great product for a decent price, there's no need for ipod. If this product would come with mac support it would kill ipod sales. Thanks
I needed a PDA and a GPS. I found this. The best pocket PC I've ever seen. I've been telling every one about it. I'd love TomTom GPS and I am very pleased with bluetooth and wifi (I get my mail by using Yahoo Go!).Very functional and easy to use. BY the way, the mp3 player (Windows Media player) in this beats my regular mp3 - by far. Nice sound.I love the fact that I can use most of applications like Excel and Word with this device. Easy sync with any PC or Laptop.
Cheap but doesn't seem all that durable and picks up glare easily. Seemed to get nicked and scratched a bit too easily as well.
Bought to replace an old unit and this one worked well. The audio output is a little lower than the old one but not enogh to be a problem. Recommended.
I knew I was buying a pack of 3 stylus' - I did not know these contain a writing pen on `the other end' - AwesomeThanks Palm / Thank Amazon
This is my second one of these routers. I broke the first one by accident (totally my fault). They are so good and reliable that I don't know why people would buy anything else. This is a true workhorse router for serious home users. I use it for gaming, big file transfers, etc and it never has given me any trouble.I use both the wifi and the wired ports since I have my house wired with cat5 cable. I've connected the following devices to it without any issues:- Apple Airtunes (x2)- Sony Google TV (blu ray DVD player)- original Xbox- Nintendo Wii- Android phones (x3)- iPhone- iPad 2- HP wireless printerThis thing never lets me down. Has good security as well to protect your wifi network. I'm in a 1500 sq foot condo and get a strong signal throughout the unit.
Wow, it's so nice to again find Fuji All-Purpose CD-R. Most stores around here don't carry it anymore. It's the ONLY type that will work with my burner and computer.
I've taken approx. 2,000 pictures with this card on a Canon SD800 and a Canon SD940 IS. If speed is your need, do not buy this card. It is extremely slow. Instead look at a Sandisk Extreme III. The 8GB version cost as much as the Transcend 16GB. There is a reason for that. SPEED. Other than being very slow, there have been no issues and card works perfectly. This would make a good card for video capturing, but for photography, you are going to miss a lot of shots using this card. Expect a several second delay between photos because it takes so long to write you last image to the card's memory. See my review for the Sandisk Extreme III card for a further explanation of why speed is important.
Not much to say. Great price! Got it, unboxed it, installed it. Done. Nothing to do. Just insert in the slot and presto! On my Mac powerPC G5 anyway.
I have had two of the PocketMouse Pro Wireless Mouse. I also did not install the driver software as it caused a software conflictl. The first one I owned, the cover that holds the USB device broke and Kensington replaced it. On the second one, the scroll wheel broke in less than a year and I will not get another one. I will try another brand.
I am searching for something positive to say about this camera, but I am at a loss for words. Negative things, however, are no problem. In short, the shutter lag is ridiculously long, the picture quality is only fair, the 4mb card only holds 6 pictures at the highest quality, the memory card is almost impossible to remove without strong fingernails or plyers, and the software is inferior to adobe. A friend has a kodak DC215 and it is a much better camera than this one. I returned mine and am going to buy the fuji finepix1400 or the kodak. Consumer reports didn't have much good to say about the poloroid, but liked the fuji and kodak. I must say I totally agree with them.
I purchased the Bose Companion Computer Speakers about six months ago. When I first purchased them I was very content and happy. The looked slick, clean, and fresh, though was I plugged them into my computer a different story was told. The quality from these speakers which are suppose to be "top-of-the-line" sound, created the worst distortion ever. If you are in the mood to listen to light piano melodies at a soft volume then these speakers are for you, though if you are having a few friends over for a get together and needs some tunes, do not expect to get too much support from these speakers. My suggestion to you as the consumer is if you are going to spend top dollar for some quality speakers, make sure you get speakers that will give you top performance rather than speakers who wuss out on you after you have the volume only half way up. I wondered why people said BOSE stood for "Buy..Other..Speakers..Eventually". Now I see why...
I bought a used car with this already installed and i was trying to install my own stereo and it would not fit, the most basic, stereo head.The whole where the stereo slides in is way to small. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS ITEM AT ALL! It is a pain. If you need an aftermarket stereo head mount, id suggest this one.http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-SN1527B-2000-Up-Saturn-Kit/dp/B0002J2E5S/ref=pd_cp_e_1orhttp://www.amazon.com/Stereo-Install-Saturn-wiring-installation/dp/B000KL4RSU/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1334638283&sr;=1-1-catcorr&ymm;=2004%3Asaturn%3Aion
I purchased this with a Tamron 18-270 and it does exactly what is should. For the price, it can't be beat!
It works with my dsl. I have no more rings or buzzing in the line. It works well with my computer.
My favorite uncle, now in his 90s, hangs on to an old 386 PC running DOS even after I bought him a new PC. He uses both. But he has also hung on to old keyboards he loves, including a pair of keyboards so old that they have the old PC/AT style keyboard connector. He wanted to use one of them with his new PC that has USB inputs only (I had previously bought him a PS/2 keyboard to USB adapter so he could use his *other* beloved, only slightly newer, keyboard.) He called me asking if I could find a way to get his old "big round plug" keyboard with the new PC.This Belkin F2N017 adapter was just what he needed (combined with the aforementioned PS/2-USB adapter). I had it sent to him and he called me a few days later, with delight, saying that the adapter worked perfectly, adding that he was astonished anyone still made components for devices as old as he was using.
I travel a lot and was looking for a cover that would protect my Kindle but add as little bulk as possible to my carry-on bag. I like to read my Kindle "naked" out of the case so as not to add any weight to the device when I'm reading. The design of this case is really clever - looks just like a manila envelope, complete with the maroon "string" that winds around the disks to close it. I've gotten lots of compliments on it from fellow travelers on airplanes and in hotels.If you like to use a silicone skin, this cover may not work for you. The fit is very tight, and the skin will grab onto the inner liner, preventing the Kindle from sliding in or out of the case.I have a thicker neoprene case that I use when I need a bit more cushion around my Kindle, but for normal day-to-day use, this case is great.
The first thing wrong with this device is how you interface with it. You have to install a configuration program first to set it up. A web-based interface would have been far easier. No serious user wants the clutter of yet nbother configuration program on their computer.The second worst feature about it is you have to enter your own IP address. This means you've got to ask your cranky network administrator what address is available to you and key it in manually. Being to obtain an address automatically via DHCP is ESSENTIAL for the visitor who only wants to use your wireless temporarily.The worst part is the set up program itself. I installed it in XP. At one point it prompted you for the password but it never accepts it! It's right there in the skimpy documentation what you have to put in the password field and then it refuss to take it!I can't remember a device that has ever inspired such total contempt from me. This device is a complete waste of money. I boxed it back up and took it right back where I bought it the next morning.
Works great and runs cool. Even works well with a Netgear ReadyNAS Duo, despite what they say on their compatibility list. I contemplated buying a Netgear switch instead but based on their rather poor reviews I steered clear and now am glad I did. I'm about to order another one based on my experience with this one.
The audio quality is very good and they allow enough ambient noise in that I can use them while riding my bike. However, the cord is a bit shorter than I would like. Maybe an extra foot would help.
I back up all of my DVDs to +R dual layer disks. Amazingly, this player does not support dual-layer disks, and you can't load or play such disks. If you ever plan to play anything other than store-bought dvds, don't buy this player.
Not much to say about a SDHC but it has large capacity and works great with my Sanyo HD1000 camera. Oh and also at $29.33 it is a fantastic price. Best of both worlds!!
This product was a Christmas gift for my 9 yr. old son. He loves it. It is very easy for him to use. He shows me how to use it!
I initially purchased IR extenders for my home setup but they proved troublesome and finicky.After reading reviews on this setup it seemed ideal for my TV, Verizon Fios, and Denon receiver and it has been perfect so far. I keep all of my components in a closet on the other side of the room from the TV, so having the PowerBlaster works like a charm since I don't have line of sight to my devices. Programming the remote took time but was very straight forward from the directions. The features like being able to use macro functions (turn multiple devices on/off), setting which device you want the volume buttons to control (regardless on the device you have selected) and little things are nice to have.Overall this device has met my needs without a difficult installation or setup. The IR blaster works well with my devices on the opposite side of my TV in a closet. I highly recommend this product from my use so far.
Well-designed, very easy to use. Only physical limitation thus far is sensitivity to heat. Being exposed to sunlight in the windshield makes it difficult to protect during travel. When too hot, locks up. Has to be re-set with button behind plastic screen surround.Maps still in early stage of development. Have numerous errors. Particularly aggravating is the frequency of errors on exiting a roundabout. Have hardly found one case where this is correct in the South African map. However one soon finds out when one has made a mistake as the unit recalculates.Adding new waypoints and POI should be made easier and one should be able to categorize the waypoints rather than save them in "favourites".Still product is a lot of fun. I wish I had bought it from Amazon. The South African retailers are charging more than double.
did not work for my K20D, pushed into the correct slot and it worked a couple of times then the camera stopped responding. had to remove the connection then replug it back in. tried this a few times, and became frustrated.
I haven't used them yet, but they look like genuine Canon Cartridges. The only disappointment was that I had hoped to get the small black cartridge, but instead I received the larger cartridge.Canon BCI-3e/BCI-6 Cartridges and Glossy Photo Paper Combo Pack (4479A292)
excelente compra, cumplidos, cumplen con lo que dicen....todo a la perfeccion, sin ningun incoveniente. estoy muy feliz con mi radar
I ordered both the CL-41 (color) and PG-40 {black} cartridges and they arrived within a few days. The price was much better than OEM products. When the black ink cartridge finally emptied, I installed the replacement one. It seems to print fine; no leaks, no skips. The only downside is that my Canon printer does not recognize it, so it does not give indication of how full/empty it is. I will give a report later on when the color cartridge is replaced.
I bought this Cordless mouse/numeric pad last month. They're working perfectly. I think the numeric pad is very useful for those whose job involvs much data input and statistical analysis by the laptop. Additionally, you can control the volume and media player of your laptop by this pad. It can also show the temperature, time and date in a big screen. Anyway, I love it.The vendor's service is also satisfactory. They are always patient to answer your any question.
Bought the D-Link DI-713P Wireless Router 4 months ago through Amazon. Have not been able to get it to work with SBC Ameritech DSL provider. Have been shuffled around from tech support rep to tech support rep for almost 4 months now. They could not figure out why it didn't work so they punted and sent me a replacement router, hoping that it was a hardward problem. No dice, same problem. A buddy of mine also wanted to go wireless and asked me to help him out. He's on SBC Ameritech as well, but is moving soon to an area that is serviced by Direct TV. He wisely called them up to get a recommendation regarding routers and was told that most of their trouble calls come from D-Link owners. So we got him a Linksys yesterday. It literally took me 5 minutes to get everything out of the box and working. I'm still waiting for a promised call from Dlink's "level 3" tech support.
I am having to return the item, a real hassle, because it did not work straight out of the box. It would play CD's, but we tried several DVD's, some brand new, and it will not play them at all.
I bought this keyboard just to try it, but I had no idea I'd face the problems I've seen. First, the board emits a high pitched whining sound, almost like a very high speed fan, but it doesn't have one of course. This does get annoying, believe me. Beyond that, I CANNOT type on this keyboard and be on the phone with a headset (very important for me). At first I didn't understand why I was getting a horrible buzz on the line until I moved my hands off the keyboard! This keyboard leaks so much interference (or whatever you call it) that just having my hand within its field was, literally, electrifying. Horrible electrical engineering design on this board.Finally, the layout is very odd. 1) There are two &quot;\&quot; keys; one in the normal place above the ENTER key, but the other is right under your thumb next to the space bar (where the ALT key is normally placed). Instead, the left ALT key is this tiny little key with a &quot;\&quot; key next to it for absolutely no reason. This make one-handed copy/paste/undo operations very uncomfortable. 2) The right ALT key is right where it should be: next to the space bar, but that's inconsistent with the other ALT key. 3) The &quot;INSERT&quot; key is next to the right &quot;CRTL&quot; key, which means you'll be entering &quot;insert&quot; mode far more often than you want. Very annoying. Bottom line: There's no logic behind the layout of this board!The board is *physically* comfortable to type on, but it's no where near worth the hassle, bad layout, buzz and electrical interference. It's going back ASAP!
Listening to these out of the box, I'm currently satisfied. They're comfortable, sound great, and are affordable for me.I used music compressed at 320kbps to compare these to the Sony mdr7506.The 7506's are better. If you want an even range of sound at $80, those are quite nice. Then again, they are 3-4x more expensive, so it's not fair to compare.The strange thing is, I couldn't tell the difference between these and the Sonys on about 1/5 of my songs.I think different headphones work for different people with different tastes. Those who like ear-blasting bass will probably be more satisfied with bass-enhancing headphones.I wear glasses. These are comfortable with glasses on, more comfortable with glasses off. I listen for an hour at most before taking a break, so these are fine.Special note:I have very very sensitive ears, so I usually listen to music at 20% volume or lower on my ipod. On my dell laptop the sound level is always set at 5% or lower, usually 3 or 4 is fine for me.(the program I'm using to play music (itunes) is always at full volume since it sounds better that way)That being said, I probably can't say anything about sound leakage, since I almost always have none.Has anyone compared the headphones within the audio-technica monitor series? I'm thinking of getting some M30/50s next.
The Panasonic PV-V4022 4-head Mono VCR arrived on time with all parts present and accounted for. Product works very well!
It was avery good price for the extension and works well. I have two of them and no trouble with either of them,
I chose the super saver free shipping. I was worried that it would take a long time to receive my order, but it didn't. I saved money and got my order relatively fast. It was worth it.
I bought these cables since they were cheap. I wasn't able to see if they were 1.3 certified. I wish I bought 1.3 cables now.I want to now buy 1.3c cables that my tv supports so I can get a better picture.
Warning to those with a dual return (Telco return) mode... I have Comcast as an ISP using a Motorola SB3100D cable modem, meaning the modem utilizes the cable for incoming transmission and a dialed Telco connection for outgoing transmission.Before I purchased any Linksys equipment, I called their customer service and explained how my ISP/cable modem worked. They suggested the BEFW11SW router and the WUSB11 wireless USB Network adapters for the remote PC's.My problem after connecting the hardware was accessing the internet from the remote PC with the WUSB11 adapter. The PC hardwired to the router worked fine, but if the remote PC wants to access the internet, the hardwired PC must establish the internet session (dial the Telco return connection) before the remote PC is able to access the internet. This defeats the purpose of having the PC's networked as far as the internet is concerned, in that the remote PC can not access the internet independently. After several hours on hold with Motorola, Comcast, and Linksys, there seems to be no way around this problem. I also sent an E:Mail to Linksys support and they responded saying the router does not support Telco return modems. I suggested they inform their customer service folks who suggested the equipment in the first place!
alot of people complain about crackles or pops, but after opening my computer, air dusting it out like crazy, and installing it, it worked instantly.. with no pops at all..but, after connecting all my stuff to it, i did have some weird noise, but figured out that i could fix it with new plugs (gold rca to 1/4 ones),which are $1.50 right here on amazon.. and since then had zero noise, zero pops..so far, i got the delta running back and forth from a bunch of samplers, including an MPC1000, SP808, a casio FZ10m and a SK1, routing it all to adobe audition, running at 24bits 48k, which is more than fine for what im trying to do.. this card is incredible for its price!KEEP IN MIND, although people on the net have hooked up more than one 44 on their system, the M audio staff said this is not a good idea.. they said things like "...we do not support that configuration..", and "...If you want to try (at your own risk)..."so, if you need more ins/outs, throw in some extra cash
I have purchased a few of these for my 2 Dell Inspiron 9300 Laptops and the memory works flawlessly.Installation is a breeze and have had no issues with these going on 1 year 1/2 now.With Amazon Prime it's even better when you need them fast.
This camera is a great deal. I especially love its zooming capabilities since I bought it to tape my friends snowboarding. Another great feature is the high resolution lcd screen which cuts time off of the editing process. Also very durable.
It's a nice bag for your notebook only. It looked nice, but the space inside is not enough if you have many accesories such as 3.5 disk. I bought one, but i was forced to buy another because i have many accesories
I AM SO GLAD WE HAVE ETAILERS THAT GENERATE COMPETITION FOR THE RETAIL STORES, I WOULD HAVE PAID OVER 20 DOLLARS FOR THIS BATTERY IN ANY RETAIL STORE, THEY MARK THESE UP SO MUCH, I RECOMEND THESE BATTERIES TO ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR GREAT VALUE.
I just chucked my pair of JVC HAW300RF 900mhz Wireless Headphones in the trash. These RS 130's are easy to (auto) tune and are very comfortable. Nice controls, and love the surround sound feature and sleek charging base. I should have bought these to begin with.
This is the most adorable gadget. I have the GPX portable green CD player, too, and they both sound fine, but they look great! I have a lime IMac and several other lime office accessories, and this one is a nice addition to the collection. I would have paid more for it, so I think it is a good value, especially if you are interested in the design aspect.
The clearest filter I've ever used. Excellent resistance to flare and for shooting on the beach near sea-spray, it's very effective at minimizing sea spray from sticking to the glass.
Great silicone skin! I bought this to eliminate my sweaty hand syndrome while playing FPSs and it does the job and it also keeps the controller from sliding off of table tops so easily.
CD's work great. I previously had an issue with other cheaper blank CD's in that I could not burn music from itunes. It always kept giving me this error. i switched to these CD's and I burned it at a slower speed (8x) and now it works great. Sounds great too.
Excellent mouse that saves both wrist and space. Only difficulty I had was reconnecting it. Disconnected, then reconnected and couldn't get mouse to work. Finally reinstalled batteries and it worked fine.
Great cable, I have it hooked up to a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into my surround system and the quality is perfect. You can never go wrong with any type of Monster cable.
5 Star scanner for the price. I am a realtor and scan 20 pages into PDF files to email which works great. Even after several years of use the document feeder keeps working. Pages are crisp and clear.When I am doing Short Sales I use a large capacity scanner that can scan up to 200 pages quickly but for around 20 pages my Microtek is excellent.
Have used this card with my mp3 player and digital camera. Flawless operation and great value. Tried one first, but bought 2 more after testing it out. haven't even gotten close to running out of memory taking pictures all day. Don't worry about quality issues, as good as anything else out there.
Great product -- great service -- even got a call from the company to ensure that I was satisfied. Hope I can do business with them again.
Batteries fit right into the camera I have so that I could use my Advantix film which Kodak no longer makes, but the camera still works now due to the fact I found these batteries.
I bought this particular My Book Pro on April 17, 2007. Last Monday, July 28, 2008, it died. There was no warning and no apparent cause. I wouldn't recommend this drive to my worse enemy.
This is a great little scanner. And I do mean little; I was simply amazed at the small size of the unit. In fact, I have taken it on a couple road trips. In addition to the size, the fact that it only requires the USB cable is a real boon. Power is supplied via the USB port so I only needed one cable for power and signal. Too cool. And this worked perfectly with either the Mac G4 Cube or iceBook that I have. And despite what I had read, I found it to be realtively quiet. Certainly it is a vast improvement over my ancient Microtek unit. Incredibly portable, fairly rugged, great images -- it's just a real gem.The Software is also simple and pretty powerful. I love being able to start a scan by pressing the button on the scanner OR from within the software. That's hardware integration that works! With the included Photoshop LE, I was able to monkey around with some photographs and get just sterling results. The included OCR software is good, but I find that given its limited accuracy I am better off (read that as meaning that it is quicker with less input from me) just doing a quick scan of class notes and keeping them in that format.I knew that my old scanner was well past its prime, but I am pleasantly pleased at how much things have improved. I highly recommend this scanner.
I use this receiver with a wall mounted LCD TV that sits behind a two way mirror in the master bedroom and this sensor picks up my remote through the mirror just fine. The satellite converter, DVD player, and a component video matrix switch are all in the living room and this along with the IR distribution box lets me control everything remotely.
after only about 2 weeks the monitor went. i called the company and waited to hear from them. on feb 19th i got an email asking the model number for the monitor , so right away i sent them the model. then i waited for a responce. after 2 weeks i call them and they told me that it was a discontinued item and they could do nothing for me. i am now waiting for an investigaton thru amazon
I bought this cable to keep as a spare at my work so I wouldn't have to carry the original charger back and forth. I was resigned to the fact that I would have to use this cable with a USB/outlet adaptor because the cable that came with my iPhone wouldn't work with my laptop. I have a PCI card with 2 USB ports, and I guess there isn't enough power coming through it to charge my phone. It would start charging but would quit after a couple minutes and actually drain the battery. Lo and behold, I plug this $0.34 cable up to my laptop and iPhone, and it charges it completely just like it does when it is charged up to an standard outlet. I would have never guessed that this almost-free cable works better than the $20 - $30 that Apple provides. I would recommend this product to anyone!
after only a short period of time, I began running out of colored inks (magenta, cyan, etc.) I changed my printer settings to 'print black ink only'. this slowed the color ink drainage down, but did NOT stop it. even printing black ink only YOUR COLORED INKS WILL RUN OUT.also, the printer will not print at all (including 'black ink only') if ANY of the inks are empty. (even if they aren't going to be used.)you will find this terribly annoying. and at 12 dollars a cartridge, you will soon feel cheated.
this item is advertized to be 50 foot, but in reality its only 44 and 1/2 feet. both rolls were short the same amount. I guess if you sell enough the shortage pays off. Its a rip off.
The sound quality on these is very good. I have had these speakers about 10 years and they have never failed me. They lasted me 3 years in college and beyond with good range of sound for music, movies and streaming video. I am just now selling them on craigslist because I want to get a really nice 2.0 set to save space and have a more modern look.Thank you Altec Lansing for an excellent product, you have a satisfied customer here.
I bought this case for a trip to St. Maarten where I knew I was going on at least one dive. I went on three separate dives and took pictures and video on each one. I had no issues with installing the camera in the case or with taking photos or changing settings underwater. This is a wonderful product that will be used whenever I have a chance to use it.
This is a must have for self portraits. I use this also to take photos of birds on a birdhouse/feeder that is several feet away from my house. It allows me to release the shutter on my Nikon D80 and not run off the birds or squirls that come close to the camera while on a tripod. The remote works a lot further than Nikon indicates which is very good. I see no reason to buy a trigger release when you have this item as it does the exact same thing, but only better and further.
This remote is great. If you cant manage to set this thing up, you must be retarded. Use the software that comes w/ it and just follow the steps.The only step you are responsible for getting correct, is the model number for your devices.EDIT: 12/3/2008 I started having problem with the remote a few months ago. emailed logitech support. After a few troubleshooting steps they sent me a new remote at no cost to me.
What can I say? They do exactly what they are suppose to. I highly recomend it!
Even though the IPAQ comes with 32MB of memory (25mb of which are free when you buy it), it's still not enough.A CF Card jack comes standard on most handhelds. But we have to purchase them. Thankfully, you can use that rebate you should have so this thing is virtually free. (Just don't get one on the auctions.)Extra-storage, memory, internet capability, It's really a toy without this.Now, if only I could get online....
I reserved the 5th star rating for this unit as I haven't authored or copied very many DVDs with it yet. However, what I have accomplished with it is commendable. I can copy an entire commercial DVD (Movie + all the extras) under 50 minutes. I have composed a Slide show DVD with my own MP3 background music selections and am quite pleased with it.So far, no coasters. I am now in the process of producing DVDs of my old 8mm home movies. The converter is giving me more problems than anything. Still recommend the PX-755UF for anyone interested in an external burner. Installation was a snap (plug-n-play).
The new battery for my camcorder was just what I needed. I am able to use my camcorder again.
Data only for computers. Does not work in my DVD recorder like mine. I have a panasonic eh100dhh and these donot work well.
It does what I want it to do which is take good digital pixs. The price is right and it's easy to use.
This item really sucked. It never really worked. I would of sent it back, but being a low price, it wasn't worth my time. I tried it on 2 differant computers and 2 printers. Same result.
Hesitant when I saw the price tag on Amazon compared to the $20 dollar price tag at my local shops. The cord works. Highly Recommend HDMI cables from Amazon. I've gotten 3 so far.
Bought directly from Amazon, and I swear by them.Low price, reliability and fast delivery.I am an old emulsion guy, went from film SLR's (ME Super, AE-1)to point and shoot digital (A-620). I decided to plungeinto the DSLR field. I can tell you with sincerity, theimages that this camera produces is amazing. I shoot in RAWand JPEG.Two reccomendations:1. Buy the body only. The kit lens is a toy.Purchase the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, great glass!It will be the best 70.00 that you will ever spend.Build quality does not equal "L" lenses, but theoptics are superb.2. Buy the Canon Battery Grip if you have large hands.If you shoot in RAW, a CF card of 2GB is mandatory.If you purchase this camera, you will not be disappointed.The Polish Prince.Green Bay, WI
I have an extensive home network, and every now and then I have to replace cables, usually because the little lock-tab on the connector has broken off or doesn't lock properly any more. The primary cause of the tabs breaking is them getting caught on something as I'm trying to pull them out from behind a desk. Having a feature that protects the tab from that abuse is important to me, and was a primary requirement in my selection. The image for this product shows side guard protectors for the tab, but the product itself has no such protectors.I'm rating this a 2 because they are still useful as cables, even though the lack of tab protection limits their lifespan.
this is the best cd player ever. ive gone thru 3 cd players in 2002. the first three couldnt take my kluzness.(i dropped those things alot) well this helps in two ways. 1) it has this AWESOME hand strap, that makes it easy and convenient to get the volume and song selector button (i think thats what its called)and 2) if i was to drop it down the elevator shaft at the sears tower it still wouldnt skip, let alone break. if you need a new cd player, go with this one. its well worth the 50.00 above the other sonys ive seen. and the head phones are awesome. sooo much better than those wraparounds that just dont like my ears.
Bought this router 2 days ago. Was previously using an SMC Barricade. Had router installed and configured in 10 minutes using installation disk. Set SSID to previous SSID name and all wireless devices in my house linked up with no problem. 3 computers and 2 Tivos running wireless. Increase in signal stength/range is incredible. Devices 2 floors up from the router are now getting 80-85% signal strength (previously were at 45-50%.
This combination car power/speaker is a great device. It allows my older Garmin to speak directions without the convoluted bare wire speaker cable wiring. Unfortunately, I am selling the GPS unit because the Garmin street maps CD costs far too much. I can buy a new model GPS unit for what they charge for a map. But the speaker cable is mighty fine.
Amazing piece of equipment, fit snuggly on my office desk. The sound is excellent for its size, and the black color is elegant on its own. Highly recommended!
I bought this to replace my second Summer monitor, both of which lasted only 1 year. This one had lots of interference - and the interference was very loud crackles! I couldn't leave it on at night without the frequent crackles keeping my wife and I awake. Even though it runs at 2.4 ghz, my 5.8 ghz portable phone caused huge video and audio interference - it was unviewable while using the phone. Night vision was also poor - much poorer than the Summer. (Note: you can put two cameras next to each other, and the IR's from each are additive - you get a much brighter night vision picture.) The four-channel auto-view setting (where the monitor automatically scrolls between channels) is only usable if you have four camereas; otherwise, you get this really loud static when it scrolls to channels that don't have a camerea.Overall, very unimpressive. Would love to find one as good as Summer, but with more longevity (see other reviews of the Summer video monitor regarding it's longevity issues).Two fundamental facts I've come to learn about video monitors:1. Interference is very much house-dependent. There's no way to predict which system will work in your house and which one will be just a sea of static. It's like a box of chocolates - you just have to take one and try it.2. None of these monitors are made very well - based on the reviews (and my confirmatory experience), most of them seem to break in a year or so. So be gentle to them, and turn them off (or at least turn off the video screen) when you don't need it, and just plan on their life being about 1 year. If you get longer, then you're doing real well. And if your merchant offers you a replacement protection plan, for heaven's sake buy it!
This product works exellent and is professional grade quality. I recommend that anyone that needs one should buy this.
I was able to install this card and got the full speed in &lt;5 min. I had wasted a lot of time with another brand.
Works just as well as the $70-$80 versions, at a fraction of the cost. Thank you, capitalism!
Bought this one to replace large out dated antenna. This one is easy to assemble ( with only one phone call to customer service regarding change from picture on box and instructions) small and picks up from 60+ miles. Good buy.
I am very pleased with this purchase and have already suggested it to friends who are in the market. I bought it here after hearing it (and getting the run-around) at several Best Buys. The sound is great, the remote, which I first laughed at as my kitchen is pretty small, has velcro and a magnet. It hangs off my microwave very conveniently. It came with a template of where to drill, which was very handy. It holds several presets (I am up to 13 so far) and the reception is fantastic. It's only been a few weeks, but no complaints thus far.
This is my first digital slr, despite that fact that I have used several others. I bought this camera when it first came out when it was around 700 bucks so it really sucks that it's now down to 600. But anyway, for the price it's unbeatable, I'm an amateur photographer and it gets the job done for me. When taking landscapes however, I would recommend a polarizing filter to counter the extremely over exposed skies, but other than that it's great. Right now it's my primary camera, but in the next few days I'll hopefully be getting the 5D, not to say that I won't still use my old faithful 400D :). TO sum it all up, great camera, great price, despite the fact that it is not a professional camera like a Mark Ds II, but obviously you can't expect that....
It works pretty well.On the other hand the setup was a mess (I'm using Windows XP).a) The CD that came with the hardware didn't have the same folder/directory structure as described in the manual. Had to browse and locate the XP drivers myself.b) TV viewing and recording worked pretty well the first time, but the captured images had a totally green tint (red objects appeared black, so somehow &quot;R&quot; was missing from RGB signals). At first I thought the hardware was defective. Really freaked me out.c) ATI.com had downloads for a newer version 8.8. I forgot to uninstall the CD's 8.2 first, and 8.8 didn't recognize 8.2 and got everything mixed up. Eventually had to uninstall both 8.2 and 8.8 and reinstall 8.8 (Urgh).Anyway, after all this, it started working pretty well. Picture quality is decent. Video encoding works well on my humble P3 machine.The software is not great but okay with me (I just want to watch TV and occasionally record and capture stuff so what do I care). The user interface is not very pleasing to the eyes by the way.For $65 it's a pretty good bang for the buck. I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for the trouble I had. I'm gonna burn a CD myself and keep it for downloaded 8.8 stuff instead of that sorry CD.
I bought 4 of these cables to test their durability. $2000 later I have determined that all four cables failed when cut in half with a common kitchen knife or household scissors! What gives? 4 out of 5 stars for that.These cables are perfect for governent work though. I expect to see them on itemized federal and state budgets any day now.Who could refuse the $1 in savings???
Garmin n&uuml;vi 250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorThis is an excellent device. I have been using for the past three weeks and have no complaints about the GPS navigation. However, one thing I have noticed is that the battery life is not that great, and that purchasing the optional wall AC adapter is practically a must, otherwise the unit must be plugged into the 12-Volt port in your car - the only other way to charge the device.
This 6 foot HDMI cable is every bit as good as the more expensive cables sold at the electronics stores for 1/10th the price. Great buy!
I put three of these ink cartridges in my shopping cart and Amazon was going to charge me 29.94 for shipping/handling. Needless to say, I canceled.
The heating pad heats alright and shuts off if you leave it on too much, however, when your putting itbehind you for your back it bunches up. Since this is what I use is it for the most, the heating padis a mess it's so bunched up I have to try and straighten it each time I use it now. Wouldn't recommendit to anybody.
Works as intended . There is a bit of static at times. This is removed by turning the cable until it is gone.
I bought this router for the promises of distances of a quarter mile even though I just wanted it to connect straight out the window about 75 yards a way in another building. Not only in the end did the router not even go the distance, the installation was thoroughly disappointing and not even remotely up to par with other brands. Some parts of the manual don't work if you are using MAC, the auto run for the mac does not work, and once you get the instructions working, they are confusing, not detailed, and sequential. Then once you get it running the fan noise reminds of me my 1994, 486 computer. If you have a couple of hours to spend remembering the configuration old days where everything was manual, you don't mind that the range is no further than a normal router, you have over $250 to spend, and you don't want to hear the person on the phone because the fan is too loud then this router is for you.
Got my BCPERS450, and it was dead on arrival. So no problem, right ? Amazon has a great return policy ? Better think twice. When you click on return, the screen says this item contains hazardous material (the battery) and Amazon will not accept it back. OK, so I called TrippLite and they said they won't take it back either... in other words, you lose all your money and get nothing. Finally after screaming at the TrippLite service manager for 10 minutes, he agreed to send me a replacement battery... they checked and said that Amazon had been holding my unit for 7 months before they sold it, and the batteries go dead a lot sooner than that. So you know that Amazon is the cause of the problem, and a lot of other people will also get the same treatment. I was told the new battery will probably resolve my issue, but if it doesn't, then we have to begin the arguement all over. I have now spent several hours on this miserable transaction and it's really anoying. I have another BCPERS450 that has worked OK for several years, but I bought it locally... and I suggest you do the same, because after Amazon first ruins the product, then sells it to you, they follow up that blunder by saying they won't take it back, because it &#34;contains hazardous material&#34;. Nice.
It is a very good budget buy for family movies. Sharp picture, no motor noise. Nize zoom (and mic zoom too!). Fit well in the hand. Few complicated functions, you may need the manual in the begining if you want use them. You can record more than 60 minutes with the standart battery. It would be nice if they had usb and firewire cables in the package, but you can find them really cheap on the net. The battery indicator may be improved. Overall, for 300 usd after the rebate it is a very good buy. Better night shots comparing to Sony, no motor noise comparing to JVC and lighter than Canon.
Sangean DT-210 AM/FM Pocket-Size Digital RadioExcellent reception. Easy to use.
I ordered three. The first has been in use for several hundred pages. The quality of the pages has been excellent. I used to go to a place nearby for reconditioned cartridges. There was almost always a problem. That has not happened since I've been ordering through Amazon. The shipping was timely and arrived in excellent condition.
I cannot express how disappointed the performance of this camera is. I am an artist and I wanted something easy to take quick reference photos, and I thought this would be the ticket. The images are so weak, blurred and colorless. I won't buy another Polaroid camera ever. The software was also junk. Don't waste your time.
Of course the lens pen won't replace thorough cleaning, it is the best thing I've ever had for use while out, actively taking pictures. It's simple, compact, easy to carry and there's zero trash or clothes to use. The cleaning end is self replenishing and the brush end is soft enough to be safe, but still strong enough to brush beach sand away safely. I love it!
Amazon implies, and several reviewers have stated, that this battery works with the Panasonic FZ35. However, the one I received was too large and would not fit into the camera.
This case is a perfect fit and color match for our Canon SD1200 IS. It is durable, convenient and not much bigger than the camera itself so you don't even feel like you're carrying a case too. And the magnetic clasp is so much better than a snap or velcro for closing and keeping the camera secure. Two big thumbs up. Highly recommended.
Was a good camera and took great pictures, but the connection where you hooked up to the computer wascorroded and it quit working. Got screwed on this deal.
Its a very good lens. Works great and very easy to use. The only thing I dont like about it is how far away you need to be to get a full body picture... Though I suppose thats my fault for not getting a 35mm instead of 40mm. Oh well, its very good!
The player is quality, but the display is a little small, so if you have really long song titles, it takes a while to display the whole name, which can be annoying when navigating through your mp3's.But everything is configurable, the player's firmware is pretty tight, you can configure your own custom eq settings (basically how much bass or treble boost you want, plus you can adjust the bass and treble frequencies) which enhances the sound incredibly. You can type in a starting message that pops up when you turn on the player, you can mess w/ the display and there's even a little visualization window in the bottom corner, which you can switch from level to oscillating waves (thought the waves are not very good, they are way choppy).The earphones that come w/ the player are AWESOME, they are the best in-ear phones that I've ever had! And the remote is tight too, you can use it to perform almost every function on the player. Supposedly the player eats batteries like crazy, I don't know, but since I mostly use it for my car with the car-kit, it's not really a problem. And any mp3 player is gonna eat batteries.Can't find a better deal for an mp3/cd player like this...
I use it for backing up my files and I love it. It makes backing up so much easier and faster than CD's. Delivery was fast and it was easy to use. I've had it about a month now and have had no problems.
It's cheap, looks cheap, feels cheap, but seems to work just fine. Shipping seemed to take a little while. That's my only problem with it.
Has great range for my laptop....Battery button was stuck when I received but works fine now. Overall a good buy.
I Moved over to Okinawa, Japan in 2009 as a station of my military lifestyle. I needed a TV and bought this model from my buddy a few months later for $600 USD. This has had to be one of the best investments that I have made in quite a while. Looks great. Lamps go out but its cheaper in the long run than any plasma.
could not find any of the promised ergonomic benefits in this keyboard.it looks like an attempt to keep making some old mainframe keyboard and sell it to market. it basically is horrible. could not get used to this layout, which is definitely not best for any heavy computer user.
I tend to like to make my own cables, but that also had lead to a monochrome network in my case. I just don't need 1000' of Red, yellow and blue. After installing a new switch I needed some gigabit cables, and got these. They have been perfect so far.
Having used others, and as a computer manufacturer whose clients do not call at 3 A.M. with failures, I strongly recommend this modem in particular. It connects properly, can be used as an aswering machine, and fax, and it really excells at all it's functions. You can surf for hours at a time without loosing your connection, (as long as your internet service provider does not cut you off.)
This is definitely a sweet deal. Cases were better than I expected and would highly recommend. Nice quality and material is really cool.
This does fit my model, but be forewarned that if you have the 265WT or a T model that has the Navteq traffic built in, the traffic feature is built in to the car charging cable.So if you use this or no cable you will not get the traffic icon on the map. It was a surprise to me so I thought I would warn others as well.The cable that you need is a $120 cable I've only found on Navteq's site. Why they built the RDS/Traffic Encoder into the power cable, I don't know but I'm sure it had to do with wanting users to buy msn traffic.
Good photo adhesive. Have a rubber burnisher to roll the print onto the foam core backing FLAT and get air bubbles out. Archival quality that will not ruin prints after a decade or two. Have extra pray nozzles on hand.
Super fast delivery on great product that really works. Stays secure on your lace up shoes and has lovely design that you can hide on your shoe.!Nice people to boot.
The product was great and worked really well. Good mounting options and ruggedly built!! My only complaint was this unit had old maps on it and appears to have been previously sold as some of the packaging had scotch tape over cut holes. There were no issues to the functionality and for the price I paid it was worth it tho I had expected to get a new out of the box unit buying it from Amazon.
Decent instructions and software. The cloning operation went well. The kit includes: (a) a metal enclosure to hold the old disk, (b) a screwdriver, (c) two USB cables - one to provide additional power (only) to the disk from a second USB port, and (d) a zippered pouch to hold the disk enclosure.
I received the iPod Shuffle as a Christmas gift and was very excited to try it. Over the past few years I have been using an iRiver MP3 player and have been very pleased with it, but I've always felt somewhat constrained in terms of storage capacity.The iPod Shuffle seemed like the ideal solution--it is even smaller and more streamlined than my iRiver, but with more storage space. Alas, things did not work out as I had hoped. I have been struggling with this piece of #@*$ since I took it out of the box. It causes my computer--which more than satisfies the hardware requirements outlined by Apple--to freeze. I've tried a number of fixes including updating the iTunes software, resetting the iPod to factory settings, etc. None of this worked. I'm extremely disappointed. I'm going to return the Shuffle and get the new iRiver.
sure it seems cheap with lots of features. save your money. the am fm is useless. its the old fashioned wheel, not digital. thats not even the issue though. you cannot get stations. even local stations that are 50,000 watts of power dont hardly come in.the cd skips on occassion and the tape looses sound in spots. the stereo sound is akin to a transistor radio.in short, i am throwing it out. its not worth 5 dollars. you get what you pay for. go for something else.
This is my third Kodak over the last 40+ years. (Both film & digital) First was a Kodak Retina Reflex III (SLR), fully manual. Then I went to a Kodak "point and shoot" digital at 2MP(fully automatic). It was great, but I missed all the creative things I used to be able to do. The camera gave me good pictures, but the process was kind of boring, especially in unique suitations. Well, now the P712 is all I ever had and much, much more. First, it's through the len, no parallex, what you see is what you get. Secondly, it's a tremendous 12X optical zoom with image stabalization (a necessity). Thirdly, it can go full manual w/ f/stops, ASA film ratings up to ASA800 @1.2MP,and a full range of shutter speeds. And just in case your are not that technical, it has 20 or so preset "Scene" modes that calculate those special settings for you. Add manual focus, flash options (red eye/fill/none), a "hot shoe" for an extra flash right on the camera. (most on camera flashes are only good for about 8-10 feet), and a "Movie Mode" and you have everything. And oh yes, an on camera mode for cropping in the review mode that saves your original as well as the cropped image. I recommend the optional P-20 flash and especially the optional lens tube extension to protect the lens in case of dropping. And, one more thing, selective grid lines in the viewfinder, or view screen for lining up pictures. Can you tell I LOVE it. It really brings back the joy of photography at a reasonable price.And it captures unbelievable detail. JPN Louisville Ky.
LinkSys provides a solid product and this version (wired) has continued to drop in price as others may either be pursuing wireless and/or routers with additional ports. If you've a desktop or two, laptop, and as others noted a Mac (gulp!) and DSL or Cable modem, getting connected is a snap. Well there's that one gotcha that got me too as did other reviewers such as the review titled &quot;Nice product but DSL users need additional info in manual&quot;. That would be the only shortcoming but once connected all is forgiven. DSL - specifically ADSL users must note the specific setup and the PPOE settings. Basically read the setup page (yeah only one page back and front - simple) and put your Id &amp; Password for your DSL/ISP into the router via an HTML page (one time at initial setup). Then you don't need to use the dial up / connection app supplied by your DSL/ISP...just click the your browser or e-mail and your connected...just like an always on network at the office. I use the 4 port version at home and the 8 port version at the office. Excellent value for those of us still &quot;wired&quot;.
worked great right out of the box and a 3 yr. warranty, came with nero software which I wasn't expecting but came in very handy, burned some copies of my dvd movies and not one problem.
This is a nice little handheld radio that can be put into a pocket nicely. It is small and lightweight. The one little flaw is one of the buttons for channel selection is very close to the earphone plug so if your fingers are large you may hit two buttons at the same time. Other then that the sound is good and quality is good.
I found this same thing at walgreens, although the micro usb looks like it will fit into the Nokia 6650 usb slot, it doesn't. And that's really the only reason I was looking to buy this product.
This memory card has tons of storage and has worked flawlessly in my Panasonic digital camera. I recommend this item.
As the other reviews state, these earbuds sound great, however, I've found that they are not very durable. Within two weeks of enjoying them, I began to notice the cable near the 3.5 mm jack beginning to fray. Two weeks after that, sound in the right earbud was gone, never to return. I've just purchased the Shure EC2-n earbuds, hoping they last longer.
Installation on our Honda Pilot went well with a little research on wiring/panel removal. The unit continues playback where it left off when the ignition is turned off and back on. The sound is superb as well as the video quality. I recommend soldering all connections, had a solder-less connector fail on my ground wire. I connected the ACC and Battery connections into the main connector behind the radio. They don't provide screws to mount the plate to the ceiling braces, so make sure you get the proper machine screws. I had no problems with the sound through the factory radio or wireless headphones. Volume was very good, so not sure why the previous reviewer had issues. Suggest cutting a small slit in ceiling panel to help find the ceiling brace to mount to. I've done custom car audio installations before, which was helpful.
This thing is ultra small and sleek and cool looking, but it takes an AWFULLY long time to transfer files to it. A 10 mb file takes about 2 minutes. So it'd take a good half hour to actually fill the thing up in one go. that's a pretty big downside if you generally use it to quickly transfer biggish files, that are too big to just email.
The zune has good graphics and you can add music, videos very easily. The only bad thing is the battery life. It dies to quickly on me. But overall I am pleased with the product.
I love TIVO...I don't know what I did without it before. I got the 40-hr one first (like 6 or 7 years ago), which is still working fine. I then bought the 140 hr model in 2005 (when it came out...so, I paid over $400). Just a little over a year, it broke down...Had to replace it for $50 and got a refurbished machine (same model)...it lasted for 2 years and same thing again...just hangs...Meanwhile, I bought the 80 hr Dual tuner, which I love also...but I am frusttrated about this 140-hr machine as it's the biggest I had and yet, keeps failing. I am in the process of getting a new one, but will make sure to get some sort of extended warranty thru a store or something as I just do not want to have one fail again.However, TIVO itself was the best invention ever....
The quality is awesome, the ergonomics is just super (the four way stick in the LCD for starters), the transfer capabilities are nice (just plug it in to ANY PC and it becomes an external hard drive with video files, although you have to rename the .MOD to .MPG), and the zoom/frame rate is great. (Upto 32X optical and .5-4000 fps - this is really good for shooting as you like).For those who complain about the grainy stuff, try changing the frame rate yourself - lower frame rate for poorer lighting condition (so that the poor lighting gets registered on the CCD more slowly but rigidly), or change the white balance. I have had very little lighting problems , and that too only when shooting at really bad lighting conditions (in night for eg)...Other than that, the camera is perfect for trips; it's amazing to see that the product turns out to be as good and heavenly as it was advertised.. for the first time.Some personal gripes (from the stand point of a HDD camcorder), are that you can't record from a video source directly :D, and that you need to wait for 4 seconds before you can start recording after switching it on (it shows the same JVC animation every time, possibly to warm up the HDD meanwhile), and that you need to recharge it often if you are shooting it with the provided battery. If you can add 90$ more the 4 hour battery will make this cam one of the best. Also the digital stills are like crap; I mean 640x480 stills, worse than the ones in the cell phones.But the overall thing is that you can shoot the videos and then transfer and burn them to your DVDs.. the problem is, with such a camcorder you would want to shoot everything that moves and is colorful and waste the 20GB soon enough...I have owned a JVC VCR way back, and it was pretty good too, and that made my judgement about a industry first HDD camcorder from JVC...
I have always loved Altec Lansing products. This is no exception. However, pray that you never need service on these units. I lost one of the battery covers on the back and was told I needed to send the entire unit in just for the battery cover. So, I did. Seven months later I still haven't received my unit back. At this point I don't think I will ever get it back and am considering purchasing another unit of a different brand. I can't even get a response to any of my inquiries as to the status of the unit. Sad!
These speakers are great for the price. I don't know why people are having so many problems with these. I am using them as computer speakers hooked up a modified Radio Shack Accurian amplifier. This little amp is 25W/ch. Someone else mentioned that you shouldn't hook them up to anything less than 40W. Well, it's not a problem as long as you don't turn the volume up too much. As soon as you hear distortion then you are asking too much of your amp. For computer speakers where you sit 2-3 feet away from the speakers, the 25W is plenty. At one point I had them hooked up to a Technics 100W/CH receiver. Sounded good too.These speakers are not meant to be $hundreds-or-#thousands-of-dollars speakers. At their price they sound very good. Surprisingly detailed and clear. The bass isn't too bad either, but again they are only 5-1/4" speakers and I agree with another reviewer that the crossover network cuts off the really low stuff.They are good for a budget 2 channel system in a small to medium room or as satellite speakers in a HT environment. You could use them as front speakers too if on a budget.
I've only had my Kaito WRX911 for about two weeks. In that time I've been able to pick up broadcasts for many countries just using the whip antenna. When I have the time and space, I stretch out a long wire for even more impressive reception. I've found the AM/FM reception to be more than adequate as well. It's a basic, old-school analog tuner, which I enjoy. I think less is more in a small radio like this. The sound quality is about what you'd expect from a tiny radio, but that doesn't bother me either---------it's a $30 radio. The included ear pieces are nice for listening to music and/or in bed w/o waking my wife. Battery life has been great so far. I've listened for many hours on the first set of double-A's. I bought a pair of these radios in case I wanted to squirrel away an extra one. I'm VERY glad that I did. FYI, I bought mine from J&R Music through Amazon, and the price for the pair was only $4 more than Kaito's single unit price. The radios were an absolute steal at that price!
We bought this radio/CD player for the kitchen so we wanted something that wouldn't take up too much space. When we found this one, it was love at first sight, and it has not let us down. It is small, attractive, and most importantly, has beautiful sound quality. We have had no problems with either the radio or CD player functions.
You get what you pay for. The moment the lens came in I checked it under the light and could see tiny dot/scratches. I had a promaster before and was all clean. You type UV filter on amazon it all starts with Tiffen. It is also very cheap so it sells the most. I`d recommend it to all amateurs like myself since i wouldnt know the difference on my computer screen or print out, but for sharks out there, it is a no no.
the Belkin Sports Jacket Case with Armband for Zune 30 GB, it works very well. it is good for outdoor sports.
I have the iRiver iFP-390T which is very similar. It worked great for a while and could hold around 5 full length CD's. My problem with it is that they fall apart easily. I now have a non-working MP3 player and nothing to show for it. The warranty is only 30 days, I have had mine for around 90 days. The buttons on the top no longer work they are broken. If you push to hard or to often on them they will snap and break very easily. Save your money and get a better made and more durable MP3 player.
I purchased four of these for Christmas, and 3 of the 4 tested so far do not work out of the box...the displays are gray and washed out, and the units only work when plugged in. I will be returning all of the units purchased due to this experience...it's a shame to give gifts that don't work! Save your money and get one from an electronics store where you can test the unit before purchasing as problems with many of the digital photo key chains seem to be widespread.
Great product. We own three of these headphones. They isolate the sound so well we have a hard time getting the kids' attention.
Love this product! Allows me to create the "perfect" CD from my old LPs and audio tapes, then dub them to CD-R. I can experiment with different sound recording levels and timing. Once I get it the way I want it, I make the transfer to a CD-R and re-use the CD-RW to generate another "master". I wasted a number of CD-Rs in the process of trying to transfer music. This product saves me $$ in the long run, saves time, and gives me a better outcome. Thanks!
I bought this boombox for my daughter's 10th birthday and she loved it (while it worked). A few weeks later, the volume control stopped working -- it played so low you could barely hear it. We exchanged it for the same model, and a week later --the volume control stopped working. My daughter is (obsessively!) careful with her possessions, so I don't think it was anything she did. The boombox was a disappointment, especially since it was her &quot;big&quot; present.
After hearing the SSF 7000 at a friends house they were a must buy for my own setup. Having heard more expense speakers in the store these speakers are as good if not better at producing the same highs and mids. As for the low end it's not as bad as many have stated and as with any home theater setup a subwoofer is a must anyway.
These are well insulated quality connectors. There is actually quite a bit of shielding on the wires, I've run these along with power cables (I know bad idea) and they picked up no interference. Very satisfying.
This is a great filter for overcast days. I also find it very useful when taking portraits. Hoya is a great brand and their products are of outstanding quality.
Got it on time in a perfect condition. I installed it in my brother's studio easily and it works great!
This 1GB player's list price is only 59.95. I can't believe Ace Digital charges almost twice as much. It's a good flash MP3 player that looks stylish and plays forever on one AA battery.
After much research found this to be the best buy for the price. Fast delivery and was set up by delivery personel in a matter of minutes. The picture is suburb and we are enjoying the playoff games. Would highly recommend the T V and Amanzon.Jarold
Universal remotes didn't do everything the original Mitsubishi remote did. But the Miracle Remote does. We are delighted. We have had to retrain our fingers as to the location of the keys, but that is it.
My buddies and I were hosting a 5v5 dota LAN, needless to say we needed some Ethernet. I got 3 of these, and a couple of the 50-foots also. They work great, no issues what so ever. Actually shipped overnight, which was a nice surprise.Overall great experience, and it is now a few months later and the cords are still all working.
The quality is superb!Once the word gets out, everyone will own one.
Very satisfied with my purchase of the 12 outlet Belkin surge protector. It allows for wire management and has a great warranty plan. Easy to use, and enables me to run multiple sources from one outlet. Give this an A+ with excellent shipping.Thanks.
This bag is huge and keeps me organized. The. Bag weighs allot. It is not for the person with a small frame. The bag looks elegant and well made. I was dissapointed that the material that covers the seem of the handles started to peel just after one day of use. I cut of the piece. I'm afraid the rest might come off after a while. I especially like all the inside and outside compartments. I give this bag 3 stars because of the weight and second because the glue like material that covers the seems of the handle partially came off.
I saw a similar cable at best buy for about $19.99.This one cost me &lt;$5.00 delivered. It works perfect and arrived in just under 5days in great condition.It does not come in one of those expensive retail packaging but if you are looking for good functioning cable at low price this is right one.
I bought this GPS before going on vacation. The navigation part of the device worked as expected. I was really pleased with the music player and Bluetooth features. I brought along a simple cable to connect the device with the built-in car stereo of my rental and liked the ability to play my music instead of hunting for radio stations. Even the voice commands came through the car stereo as it paused the playing of the music. The only complaint I have at all is that it took time to figure out how to load the music and create play lists. I had to go online to look up directions. Note, however, that I put music on a separate memory card, not using the built-in memory. I am very pleased with this purchase.
only worked for a few months and then the sound went out of my left headphone and didnt work anymore 30$ went to the dogs not happy :(
The digisix meter is advertised as a &quot;five-in-one&quot; device, but truthfully speaking, I've only ever found it useful as a light meter. Besides the meter, it has a countdown timer that you can set to whatever length of time you want after which it starts to beep incessantly in a high pitched electronic chirp; it has a clock; it has an alarm for the clock; and it has a temperature thermometer. I've never really used the temperature thermometer although it's there whenever I end up pushing the mode button by mistake and have to cycle through all of the other modes to get back to the light metering mode. That's another thing that's wrong with this meter, besides having all these extra &quot;modes&quot; that I never use, if the meter is the only mode that you want to use then accidentally pushing the mode button makes you have to push the mode button four more times to cycle it back into light metering mode.As a light meter, this Gossen is nice little gem. It's small (just about the size of a well-sized skipping stone), it's light (made almost entirely of flat black matte plastic on the outside, and not the cheap kind), it's got a sliding incident reading bulb (for taking incident reading light measurements or in other words, readings from the subject to where the camera is going to be), a digital readout (it's a digital light meter after all, or in other words with one push of the metering button it will display its light reading almost instantly), and an analog reading wheel (or in other words, a dial that you can turn that will simultaneously show all the readings for all the aperture settings and shutter speeds that are available for that current reading, for that current film speed that you're using). As a light meter by itself I've found this meter to be very accurate for exposing normal everyday black &amp; white and color negative film. I'm not exactly sure how accurate it would be for slide films (which have less exposure latitude than negative films and are more sensitive to small variations in exposure).Now, some caveats for this meter. The analog dial only runs from 4 minutes down to 1/2000 seconds, but that won't stop you from etching in your own readings on the edge of the dial if your camera can go longer than 4 minutes or shorter than 1/2000 seconds (it is a simple geometric scale in other words, a doubling or a halving of the speed of the shutter to let double or half the amount of light through the camera and onto the film; it's not like the wheel stops turning just because it gets to the end of the numbers, Note: the wheel turns all the way around).Another caveat is that it is a multiple step process to change the ISO Speed reading of the film that you are metering for with this meter so if you're changing filmspeeds very often using this meter is going to be a pain in the behind. If you only use one speed of film or if you're not going to change it very often then the multiple step process to change the film speed shouldn't be too much of problem, but it will be a caveat.A third caveat is that the way this meter works is you take your light reading with it and then dial into the analog wheel the number that it gives you in its display. The analog wheel, in other words, is split into three layers: the outside layer has all of the shutter speeds on it, the middle layer is etched into the meter itself and has all of the aperture sizes on it, the inside layer is visible through a little magnifying bubble at the &quot;twelve o'clock&quot; portion of the meter and in it is displayed the &quot;EV&quot; numbers which correspond the actual number that the meter itself digitally displays after you press the reading button when taking a reading of a scene. Now, this may seem kludgy at first but in actuality it combines the best of both the worlds of digital and analog light meters (and by the way is the only meter I've found that does this). In other words, it combines the analog physical wheels (that Gossen is famous for) with the speed of the digital meter.I like it, if you haven't noticed, but this little meter really doesn't need all of the extra modes that Gossen put into it as it slows down the operation of the meter on occasion and they're never really used. If you ask me where they could improve it I would say make it solely a light meter, make it easier to quickly change the ISO speed of the film for the readings (maybe even include the ISO speed on a fourth layer on the wheels, as by the way it is done on Gossen's normal analog wheel meters). Combine the wheels of the old with the fast digital readout of the new and you've got yourself a bonified five star light meter, but cluttered as it is now, although the meter itself is accurate and quick and easy to use, I'll have to say that in the end it's only really worth four stars.
Someone had a review that it is trash. I still bought it because it was so cheap. To my surprise it turned out to be great.
There is a little camera shop in Muncie Indiana that still sells used photographic equipment for film cameras and film developing, Jack's Camera Shop. I was fortunate enough to find those metal film developing cans for a way cheap price and reels to fit them as well but they didn't have lids. The cans were perfect and the price was right and the clerk who helped me was gracious enough to point out that the lids were still available online. What do you know? Adorama had them on Amazon at a very nice price as well. I got the whole setup (can, reels, and lid) at a much more reasonable price this way. Bonus? the metal cans are smaller than the plastic ones and, since my hands are so small, they work much better for me.
I second the positive reviews. These are amazing. And though it's not obvious, the headphone jack and input jack are easily accessed on the right speaker. I couldn't be happier.
Let me first say that I'm in no way assoicated with this company and I rarly take the time to write reviews like this, but when I'm so impressed with a product and it's support, I feel it's necessary to shout out my comments to the world.Having tried several so called universal remotes in combination with jury-rigged IR retransmitters, amplifiers, plasma-proof receivers, etc. I found a very affordable solution with this Universal Remote RFS200 PowerPak Bundle. The RFS200 combines the powerful RF20 learning + preprogrammed + macro capable remote, with the company's PowerBlaster.When the RF20 remote sends an infrared (IR) command to a component such as a TV, cable box or VCR, it also sends a radio frequency (RF) signal to the PowerBlaster. The PowerBlaster then converts this RF signal back into IR and sends it out the six included IR 'flashers'. The flashers tiny IR transmitters on a thin wire (about 10') that are stuck onto the front of your system's components. Therefore, it no longer matters if the components are hidden behind cabinet doors. The wife loves it, because she would always have to point our previous remotes at some of the less sensitive components to get them to respond. Her patience with my complicated techno setup was nearly at it's end prior to RFS200.The macro capabilities of the RF20 are unrivaled in this price range. I have several complicated macros that took some time and a couple of support calls. Universal Remote's support team are very available and I've always gotten through in only 2 or 3 minutes. The quality and patience of the support team are excellent and they have understood and guided me along the sometimes rocky macro path. BTW, if the batteries die, you won't loose anything. All macros and learned commands are saved in non-volatile memory. Thank goodness for small favors.As a true geek, I'm always leary of technologies, the RF ones in particular. I've seen lots of interference problems and little that can be done to solve them. Beging an RF device, the RFS200 was no exception. When I first connected the PowerBlaster, the receive light came on pretty much steadily; not a good sign, since I wasn't pressing any buttons on the remote.After a good deal of trouble shooting, I discovered that the VGA video cable running from my home automation PC (also located in the same stereo rack) to the VGA input of my plasma TV was sending out some nasty signals. Once unplugged from the PC the PowerBlaster light went out, although I did need to move the PowerBlaster around and away from the PC a few feet to really solve the problem. I still need the PC to TV connection, so I'll try a better quality shielded cable in the near future.Pros: Excellent price & value. VERY strong IR signals. Learning works well. Macros can do most anything if you're willing to take the time. With RF, you can hide up to six components in your cabinets.Con: Stray RF was a problem and may not be easily solved. IMHO, the company should consider a different frequency band in future products.
Its incredibly fun to shoot with this little thing, it feels really cheap, and is really cheap, yet its worth the money. Just be very delicate with the flash wheel when turning it and definitely don't let it drop as this results in instant death of the camera. The flash filters vary in intensity (red is too bright, blue hardly does anything) but this camera definitely flourishes at nighttime. Its really cool doing a long exposure with a flash at the end, there are plenty of cool tricks you can do with this camera that you can't do with others. I think the main strong point of this camera is that the flash goes off at the end of the shot rather than at the beginning, plus the colors make any shot interesting. Here are some samples I've taken with it.[...]
INTRODUCTION:The sony psp is the gadget that does it.It holds songs,photos,videos,game datas but the problem is the memory card of the psp.When you buy a psp you already have a memory card but its probably this one the 32mb.It works well and all but there are problems with it it doesnt hold many things.The 32mb is the cheapest memory card for psp because of one simple reason:it doesnt have enough memory to hold what i want.I could only place 8 songs on it.The songs are about 3:30 each plus a 8 minutes long song.I putted a wallpaper and a picture.Digital pictures takes more memory than other pictures.I think its better to buy a big one than buy tons of this.Buy 512mg,1gb but not this cheap 32mg.But when you buy a psp(i dont for every pack but some does)you have this card with it.You will be disapointed sonner or later.I gave 5 stars for fun because its great to download thing on i and all but 2 stars overall because of the short memory.Well its kinda disapointing but i had no problem downloading stuff on it but if it wasnt for the very short memory then i would like it.I dont recomend it i would recomend the 512mg or the 1gb that way you will have more space.
This part arrived quickly from the seller but was unusable. There were visible manufacturing defects in both inputs (female 3.5 stereo jacks) and despite this I attempted to insert male audio jacks to no avail. I tried 2 different jacks and even with significant force was not able insert the male ends more than a third of the way in (not even close to making the necessary contacts to function). It is now in the trash can.
No more Tiffen filters for me. Only B+W or Hoya filters. Don't cheap out on the filters. You spend hundreds of dollars on lenses so why put a cheap $10 filter on it. I learned my lesson by taking a class at BetterPhoto and the advice I got was "get good filters". My instructers were 110% on.
Has to be seen to be believed, the performance of this card is out of this world, in ther other hand runs hot like hell, so have a well ventilated case
I bought my Yukon NVMT with the specific intention of watching deer during the hours of darkness and to give me advance warning of wandering red deer stags during the autumn rut and people with dogs. The unit is light and portable and I got a camera fitting and a smaller objective (2x24) for extra functionality. However it has so far proved something of a disappointment in the field - and has consistently failed to out-perform a pair of Meade 10x50 binoculars from way down the price scale in low-light conditions. This may be because I have pretty good night vision myself and have yet to try the NVMT in total darkness or whiteout mist. Or it may be because I have been sold a duff one (just in case anyone from Yukon is reading this!) Certainly I have found it difficult to spot a fallow deer with it which I could pick out the outline of in near-darkness with the naked eye. It is also a pig to focus, especially with respect to adjusting the main lens. The unit operates in lowlight with out being switched on. Switched on it can see 40-50 yards in dim light. In very low light the infra-red source makes for a much brighter image over 15-20 yards. A real downside of the infra-red is that when you use it in woodland it reflects back off the trees so if you are scanning you get an alternate series of dark and bright vertical bands but presumably that must apply to all infra red devices! On the upside you can spot deer hidden in undergrowth because their tapeta lucida reflects the IR. Overall my view is that it still has potential but it has yet to prove itself. That will happen when I reach for it in preference to the binoculars.
Got a pair of these speakers and there fantastic in my single cab truck. Definitely recommend. I will buy more products from these guys. Im adding to this now because these speakers fell apart on me. Ive never touched after installation. I began to notice 2 weeks ago the sound started fading and sounded scratchy. I took them out and saw that the blue part was falling apart....it was brittle. Not sure how this accrues with speakers. If it does they should've lasted longer.
If you are looking to build a sli gaming pc but are worried about case space then you should get this one.This is a super tower pc case,it is very very big and you can put any ATX sli gaming motherboard inside of it,put in a couple of 8800 ultras and still have plenty of room to work with.The hard drive cage is located in the upper back of the case right next to where you would place the Power supply.There are many Optical drive bays in the front of the case so you can pop in your Dvd/Cd drives very easily and there are clips on the side of each bay so there are no need for screws.This case has a fan on the front,back and side of it to keep even the most demanding system nice and cool.The Usb ports are at the top of the case and are covered with a cap that snapps into place,the power and reset buttons are at the top front of the case.This thing also comes with all the screws and motherboard risers you will need.The side of the case opens like a door by pressing two buttons on it and there is also a lock for extra security.Another nice thing about this case is the clear side door panels,you can see the blue led lights glow on the inside and also get a look at all the pc parts doing their job.The only negative thing i can say about this is that it may be too big for some people.It is very heavy and you will not want to carry this thing around with you for long.Very big,very heavy.Need i say more about that?This is a great case.Worth every penny.
This radio is exactly what I was looking for. If you want to listen to your music/talk radio in the shower - this is the product you want. I actually get better reception with this radio than I get sitting in my driveway in my car. I would certainly suggest it to others, and will buy again should I need one in the future.
The camera is good, but they charged me more the the street price. Also it was a gift and the price was displayed on it. I will deal with them in the future, but only if their price is conpetitive and mailed directly t6o me if it's a gift
Get product. Only thing I am slightly disappointed with is the presence of a small black border on the right side of the page with all printing. Hopefully it is just because it is a new cartridge. But overall...great!
I bought this camera over the Panasonic and the Fuji and i'm pleased that i did it. it takes great pictures in the outdoors. I have used for several trips and about 75% of the snaps are a keeper.
This camera puts your snapshots onto a floppy diskette which is not possible with a 3 or 4 megapixel camera which all the reviews seem to agree is the minimum you should buy, but who needs 20x30 inch photos? I love this camera! Goodness, what is with the reviews that claim you need at least 3 megapixels? None of us can print a 20x30 photo at home, and even if we could it would use up all your ink! I expect my MVC-FD75 (the 'FD' is for Floppy Disk)to keep me happy for many years - at least as long as I can still buy 1.4M floppy diskettes. Don't buy it if your computer has no floppy diskette drive, but live a long happy life with it otherwise. It's a great camera.
My son had saved up money to buy himself a 32 inch t.v. I knew that we could save money on the HD cables he would need if we went to Amazon.com. And, sure enough, the price was great! I received the product within a week and got right to using them. They provided exceptional picture quality. That was up until my younger son tripped over the cable as it was connected to my other son's computer. Ripped the pins right out of the cable. It was an accident...so I got back on Amazon.com and ordered another set. Actually two sets...one for the computer and one for the t.v.
I received a damaged cable (bent pins). Amazon was great and sent me another one which I received two days later. Unfortunately, the replacement cable was also damaged (bent pins again). I received a full refund and then bought another cable from a local store.
I got Nikon D80 with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S DX Lens. I used all auto model to take some pictures.Shooting distance: 5-6', using auto focusing with 18mm, auto model,single area mood and auto area mood. I took pictures of white labelwith letters. the label is 4"X2" the letters are 3/8", I could seethem clearly by my eyes.When I view the picture on computer on original size (X1), I found the letters were not well focused, I could not see them clearly. The picturewas totally blur. I tried several times of taking pictures, the results are same. I also tried 135mm with same case, pictures were OK.I also did another test, the result is:(Picture size is L)1: Setting camera to auto with manual focus, focusing with 135mm then back to 18mmtaking picture, Viewing original picture size(X1), letters could be seen, not verygood ,but acceptable.2: Setting camera to auto with auto focusing, focusing with 135mm then back to 18mmtaking picture, viewing original picture size(X1), letters could be seen, but not asgood as above.3: Setting camera to auto with auto focus, focusing with 18mm, taking picture, viewingoriginal picture size (X1), letters could not be seen clearlySuch a high-end SLR camera even could not take a clearly picture under above case.I asked Nikon, and was told it is normal, your setting may be wrong.I think taking clearly picture is a basic function for a camera, especially for such a DSLRI do not know who is wrong. I decide to return this D80 to seller.(In point of view of sharpness of picture, this D80 is even worse than coolpix 8700)
I ordered this keyboard and mouse set to replace an older Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. I was quite pleased with how comfortable the keyboard felt, the hand rest on the keyboard is leather-like vinyl and soft to the touch. The noise from the keyboard is more muted than the previous version that I had. The mouse looks like it would be awkward, as it is stubby and tall, but I found it very comfortable to use. The thumb cavity on the side of the mouse is a textured plastic which provides a bit of gripping ability.Among the strong points in the keyboard and the mouse:-There are five buttons at the top of the keyboard which can be customized to run a command (command line with agruments even) to open a program or perform an action. This was a pleasant surprise-The mouse controls (scrolling wheel which can also be pushed side to side, L and R mouse buttons and two buttons above the thumb) can be customized. Mine are set to copy and paste which I find convenient but there are an array of options.-The single RF receiver handles both the mouse and the keyboard, so only one USB port is taken up by the two devices. The absense of clutter on the desktop is great!-The scroll wheel on the mouse doesn't feel like you scroll in 'notches' or clicks.. but is a smooth scrolling experienceAmong criticisms I have:-The 'B' key gets partially wedged from time to time under the faceplate. The key can still be depressed and this 'stuck' position doesn't result in stutter B's, but still can be annoying.The space bar is curved and can be a bit clunky when pushed on the extreme left or right side by a thumb... works but is it makes it the noisiest key on the board.-The function keys on the keyboard start out mapped to commands but this can be shut off by depressing the F Lock key (thank God!) so you can have regular F1, F2, F3... behaviorI spend a lot of time at the keyboard and this one is definitely the most comfortable one I've used.
I bought this package May 3, 2009. Although the original batteries are dead now, the charger still works for my other Sony rechargeable batteries. On average, I probably recharged the batteries every 2 weeks. So the total number of recharges with the included 4 batteries were around 78, give or take.Amazon is currently selling 20 one-time charge batteries for around $10. If I were to buy 4 packs of 20 one-time charge batteries, it would cost $40 for 80 batteries, and so I essentially saved $10 as I bought this product for $30.CONCLUSIONFor the 2009 price, I give this product 4 stars; knocking 1 star off for the low number of charges on each battery. However, I cannot recommend this product for the current price of $50. Instead, I would recommend the Sanyo eneloop batteries.
I do transcription work and needed a keyboard that was ergonomic designed to prevent repetitive stress issues. This keyboard definitely is designed to match the natural positioning of your hands/fingers. I only have two concerns with it. First, it does take some getting use to. I do transcription work, I haven't been able to become fully adjusted to the arrangement of the keys. For some reason, the right hand is causing more problems than the left. The biggest pains are the number 6 key, and the distance between the arrow keys and the alpha keypad. Secondly, I wear a wrist brace and while using this keyboard I can't wear it. And even though the design is ergonomic, since I do have some minor repetitive stress discomfort, it would be better if I could still use my wrist brace. The way the keyboard is designed makes it uncomfortable to use it, putting my wrist in an uncomfortable position. Overall, I gave it three stars because of these concerns. I have only had it for a couple of months, but still haven't been using it all the time since with me time is money and it slows down my typing speed too much since I'm not familiar with the keyboard yet. I'm hoping once my workflow slows down a little, I will have more time to get familiar with it, right now it's just an extra keyboard that my son uses when he's on my computer 'cause he thinks it's awesome!
this product worked beautifully! Just what I needed to save me some time troubleshooting PC problems!
Since HDMI cables are dealing with digital signals I decided that I would go for the cheapest cable I could find and I have not been disappointed! The cable quality (mechanical) is very nice and the signal it delivers leaves nothing to complain about.I actually just went ahead and bought a second one of these to connect my new HD-DVR.
It all looks good for the price but beware! In addition to numerous other complaints about the unit which I can attest are true, I have had nothing but problems with this, my 2nd unit.The first unit played about 1 out of 10 dvds, and the others would just spin while the entire unit vibrated like there was an earthquake. After some very helpful tech support, like "try unplugging the unit and then plugging it in again" or, "are you sure the disc is clean?" I finally got them to replace the unit.The 2nd one arrived and worked for about a day. Then, during movie playback, the sound would drop out every 10 seconds or so until the length of the dropouts got longer and the gaps between the dropouts got smaller and finally -- no sound. Again, very helpful tech support such as "are you hitting the mute button on your tv by accident?" and "are you sure there is nothing wrong with the disc?" The problem eventually corrected itself and it worked for about 4 months as advertised.But, lo and behold, now the player will not recognize any disc. I'm going to take a sledgehammer to this thing and vow never to buy Philips products again.
I bought this 4 months ago and it's still working fine. Very cheap, but very effective. The cord is nice and long which is nice too.
First let me say that I did all the research to confirm that these are genuine Sennheiser cx300 ear buds. The cable is the right length, the metal bands have grooves that are properly offcenter, the lettering and logo look correct and the mesh grills are set into the output tubes and not simply glued on. The only thing left to do would be to pull them apart and check the size of the drivers and speaker housings and there is no way I'm going to do that.As with any in-ear phones fit is everything. Not only do ear canals vary from one person to the next, but some have different sizes from right to left as well. I ended up using the stock medium for my right ear and stock small for my left. They fit perfectly with just a twist. It took a little getting use to the asymetrical cabling but it is very comfortable now. Even while sleeping. The sealed ear pressure change made me a bit nausious at first but it subsided quickly.All that being said it's simple. They sound better than anything else in this price range and better than even some pricier ones. I'm getting some for my son.They are delicate to handle and will require a little care but overall stable.but the bottom line is that for this price you can't do better. The one thing I would stress is make sure they're not fake and turn down the volume. With the extra sound isolation you get with these types of inner ear phones you can easily hear more, if you simply use less volume. You'll be amazed when you hear stuff you never knew was there.
We bought four, thats right FOUR (4) of these things, and not one of them would work off of the charger. When you do look at them (no more than a couple feet from a wall outlet) the screens are hard to read (not backlit) and it is hard to type on the tiny little buttons (even my 10 year old ended up &quot;fat fingering&quot;) Maybe the newer version is better, but these were dissappointing to my kids, and that is not cool!
soundstage is wider, highs are more open and bass is more prominent.i noticed a difference after break in and like these much more than the px100s (black edition).these are very enjoyable to listen to for the price they cant be beat.clamp force is stronger than px 100s which some users may find fatiguingaudiophiles look elsewhere.get some grados....i use these as my portable headphones, they sound awesome
I didn't really understand how to hold this item at first, but when I realized how it became very comfortable and easy to use. I love how this comes in a little leather-feeling pouch so that it doesn't get scratched up. I kind of got this as a novelty so even though it doesn't zoom very far, it is still a cool little product. It made an awesome stocking stuffer for my boyfriend.
Love this bag for my Sony H10 zoom point and shoot. It is small but holds everything I need. Great protection and organization.
Great product with good ease of use. Nice reception. Great value for the money!
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I would recommend that you buy a secondary market toner cartridge (non HP) and save over 50%.
It's a cable, what you see is what you get. Seems to work perfectly fine, and the connectors are fairly sturdy in design.
This GPS was made in 2007 but does not allow many street numbers present for many years. It misidentifies roads and sometimes routes you incorrectly. It tells you to take nonexistent exits and turns. It has frequent software errors that require restarts only possible by cutting all power. Update 1/3/09 Audiovox (Jensen) responded to my complaint as follows: There are no map updates available yet and we do not have a precise release date at this time. The best thing to do would be to check the Audiovox web site from time to time for availability and cost.Audiovox is not responsible for the mapping software. You can report missing map information, incorrect routing and other mapping problems directly to the mapmaker online at:[...]So they intend to charge for updates if ever available-good to know when considering purchase.
I purchased the Sony Fontopia MDR-EX51 several months ago to replace the headphones that came with my Creative Zen Touch and Creative Muvo TX because they were a little too big for my ear. The Sony's looked good on paper and initially they were good but I only would wear them for a few minutes at a time.After a week of using them for at most 2 hours total, the right earbud quit working. I sent it back to Sony and they gave me a new set. Their customer service was confusing because they said that they did not carry that model anymore and that they would send me a comprable one. However, they sent me the exact model. Also be careful about shipping because in the email they send you, it says that you get discounted shipping from UPS but there was nothing discounted about it. It cost more to ship a package from them than from the post office.On the design side of the earbuds, they sound well since they fit into your ear canal. The ear pieces themselves are made of silicon which is suppose to make it comfortable. However, when you leave them in your ear for a long time such as on a car trip or studying in the library, they create wax build-up and make my ears itch. When I am running and sweating, they tend to fallout and I have to keep jamming them in to my ear.The left earbud cord is shorter than the right earbud cord so that it can go around the back of your neck. The only problem is that all of the weight from the cord is pulling on the left earbud especially when you are running and pulls it out. They should be equal lengths so that the weight of the cord is divided between the two.Previous reviews have complained about the cord being too short. It all depends on what you are going to use them for. When I am running and have my mp3 player on my arm, it is a perfect length since I can just route it through my shirt. But when I am studying or on a trip, i have to keep it near me because it is too short.The other day, I lost one of the earbuds so I am back in the market for some new ones. I would not recommend the type that fit into your ear canal if you have wax build-up or sweat a lot because it will make them want to come out. If you don't have this problem and I am just weird, then these would be the best choice for the money.
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK !!! Many of my DVD's when played in this unit stick, skip, video signal breaks up into illegible squares, audio signal drops out. These DVD discs play without a problem in my other machines. I called Samsung tech support, who told me to update firmware, which I did. Problems remained the same. Then I sent it in to their repair center (they charged me $30 for this). It came back in 2 weeks UNREPAIRED -- same problems. Then when I called and asked for my money back they refused and said I need to send it to another repair center. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER SAMSUNG PRODUCT AGAIN !!!Ken Meyer
I have had the same boxwave protector on my axim for over 2 years and have had no problems. It installed easily and has never given me problems. I am planning on getting one for my new pda.Well worth the money!!
Fuse Holder arrived quickly and feels sturdy, holds my 15 amp fuses tightly. Cap snaps to the body nicely. Wire came as a single line attached on each side, simply cut the wire to the length you need for both ends.
While I am in a Metro area it works great. Too bad the technology hasn't gotten to the point where it will work everywhere.It picks up all the traffic in Portland as well as I can see how the traffic is in Seattle while still in Portland.Re-routing feature is effective, sometimes a little slow to report when a traffic incident has been cleared up. But if you use it in conjunction with radio traffic reports it is a real handy tool.Only complaint is that you have to run it with the power cable plugged in, all the wires get a bit cumbersome.Overall well worth the price and has already saved me significant time on the road.
This recorder worked OK for the first 6 hours of recording. At that point it would shut off in the middle of the lecture and flash "Full" when I tried to record in another file. The erase function did not erase. I also did not like the dual function buttons, and I felt that the instructions were not as clear as they could have been. I eventually took it back and got my money back.
my son is having a difficult time coordinating the bluetooth with his bluetooth phone and devices, it came to his home well packaged and in good condition, although later than expected
I ordered this case for my 30g 1st generation zune and it works great. I recently upgraded to the 80g 2nd generation zune and the case works fine. Its not as snug as it was on the 30g but the player still does not shift around. I use it at the gym with no issues.
JBL did a great job. Easy to assemble, light weight, nice to look at, and most of all the sound is amazing for speakers that size. I would have prefered a better design for the volume control. You hear a slight ficker sound when you lower or raise the volume. A dail type has better contol. But, overall I intend to keep my Silver Creatures for a long time.
HP's new 5MP, 3x zoom digicam offers point-and-shoot ease to value buyers. this camera will provide pictures for large prints or cropping. uses HP's instant share system, making printing and sharing photos very simple. however, performance lags the competition.pros:- accurate color reproduction- very good auto white balance- consistent contrast and wide dynamic range- low noise at ISO 100 and 200- good flash performance (limited range though), good exposure, good contrast, no color cast- uses HP's instant share system makes it very easy to print and share photos- easy to use interface- clear full text message display- has excellent in-camera manual that provides help each setting- control over image parameters (tone, color, sharpness)- audio clip recording- optional dock provides additional functionality- excellent battery life- uses non-proprietary AA battery - just make sure to buy rechargeables- includes a remote (for viewing images only)- USB connectivity- compact 3.8 x 1.8 x 2.6 in and light 9.9 ozcons:- extremely slow processing and file write times - this is a deal-breaker for me- artifacts show up when you enlarge photos- no AF assist lamp so you'll need some light for this camera to focus- unimpressive macro performance- no manual exposure mode and limited preset exposure modes - only 3 built in (sports, landscape, and portrait)- aperture-priority mode only allows two apertures- slow start-up: almost 5 seconds- slow auto-focus with shutter lag in the 1.5 second range- shot-to-shot time runs 2 to 3 seconds with no continuous-shooting mode- dark and slow frame rate 1.5-inch LCD is difficult to see outdoors; what you see is jerky- limited flash range of 8.2 feet- only two image size options- the supplied 32MB SD card is inadequate; be prepared to shell out more $$ for more memoryas indicated, this camera is very easy to use but the processing and file write times are glacial. for the same price, a canon s50 will provide more flexibility and manual control yet still be a perfectly good point and shoot camera.
The moment my grandson and I observed the moon with the Star Blaster...we both gasped with amazement....thrilling to share with him. The Star Blaster is so easy to use for novice star gazers. Perfect.
What if?They included an FM radio with preset stationsAn optical view finderSome 4X level of optical zoomingEnsured constant production quality (early production line was crap)Then it would be worth buying, even at a higher price.Hope Mustek engineering read this, and act on it for the announced revamp of the product in August 2005.
I was looking for a small, relatively inexpensive digital to take on trips and carry around in my pocket. (I already have a Canon Digital EOS Rebel but don't care to schlep it around the world!) After much research this seemed to have the right features at the right price. At under $200 on Amazon and with a couple of gift certificates, the price was easy on the wallet.The performance was good. Without the image stabilization on I was able to take good daylight pictures but indoors the slightest movement caused some blurred shots. The image stabilizer seems to work adequately; although I did a comparison of indoor tripod shots without stabilization and hand-held with stabilization. The shots without were much crisper and more well-defined but the stabilized shots were very good but just didn't seem to have the same focus quality.Where this camera really earns its keep is in low light situations. I was shooting without flash in museum that did not allow flash photography and was amazed at the results that I got in very low light conditions. Noisy images were a problem when the light level was very low but I must say that with a certain minimum level of light the pictures were very good!Indoor flash photography leaves me wishing for a little better performance. The images are a bit washed out and the flash is not well diffused. My wife has the Canon SD800 IS and side-by-side comparisons of the flash photos shows quite a decided performance difference. Perhaps not a fair comparison given the Canon is twice the price but I think the Fuji should perform a bit better than it does.The speed of the camera is good and I never found myself waiting on the camera to take the next picture or come on. Power it on and start shooting! Ergonomically the controls are well positioned and easy to use and understand. The 'feel' of the F20 is solid and and well crafted.
This was purchased for my daughter, and is a great camera for the price. The only down side to it is that you have to purchase a rechargeable batteries unit as it only comes with AA batteries which don't last long. Other than that, it's a good camera. Delivery was fast.
As small hard disks go this one is pretty much top of the line. I also considered getting the Western Digital passport 160 gb but just fell for the looks on this one and nothing else. The glowing orange drive was like a beacon and this one did pretty much the same things that the western digital did and more. I am presently not using Ceedo too actively so really cannot highlight the benefits of that but in the world of big and small this drive delivers the two contrasts equally well. Firstly the small form factor really makes it convenient to carry this with you wherever you wanna go. I have an ultra portable (Dell D410) and a Maxtor 500 GB external hard drive that I used both for my laptop as well as desktop but it was a pain to carry. The hard drive weighed twice as much as my laptop so really a needed a fix for this. I started looking around and both the WD Passport and the Maxtor 160 GB caught my eye. As I was researching these this one was announced and I decided to wait for it, I was a little surprised when on a trip to Singapore right after I saw these drives being sold there (A little more expensive than what Amazon sells these for) and after seeing a demo by the store representative I had to have it. I bought this on the spot even when the WD was a little cheaper as it was really classy to look at. My usual clutter and weight was immediately cut by 90%. The drive is not as fast as some of the reviewers pointed it to be but does fairly well when the amount of data to be copied is not a lot. If ur going to use this for business needs like I do I am pretty sure ur not going to be doing data transfers in access of 10GB at a time and for smaller data transfers this is perfect. Another thing that I like about this is the encryption, you can password protect the entire drive and keep almost anything on it that you don't like to be seen. I noticed that Ceedo works really well with some programs and with some others it's completely useless. After a few tries figuring the program out I let it be and realized that all I needed was a portable hard drive with a lot of space and I have got just that. The documentation around Ceedo and along with the drive could be much better like someone reported below. This is also a quite drive leaving out a very low hum you cannot hear the drive. If ur in the market for a large hard drive in terms of space but still a portable drive then this or the WD passport would be it.
Ram came on time as said, installed into my old dell to boost the speed. Does the job just fine, couldn't ask for more.
Yes, this is The Car FM Stereo Transmitter!It had to be good when I read on the Sony USA website that this item could not be sold in the Netherlands through restrictions by law or so, furthermore, one review told the story of a second car drivin by fellow travallers who could listen to the same radiofrequency the transmitter was broadcasting in the other car!So yes, I don't have to replace the original radio in my car and can listen to my Sony NW-HD5 Walkman MP3 Player while driving 225kmh on the German Autobahn!Thanks Amazon, thanks Lots Deals 4U and God bless America!
The Aiwa Splash Proof radio I purchase is perfect - actually a Christmas gift for my husband but I did open it to see what it looked like in person, turned it on to hear the sound - excellent. The size is exactly what I was looking for but the looks of the radio exceeded my expectations - I know my husband will love it. I've looked for months for the perfect Splash Proof AM/FM radio and found it. Thank you.Leigh Smith
The cable is great and works wonderfully. Just know that they will charge you 5 or 6 dollars for every cable you buy for shipping. Then they will put all of them in a plastic shipping bag that probably cost 10 cents. I bought 5 cables and ended up paying around $26 out the door. Still a good price for 5 cables but rather absurd for how they shipped it.
After searching for a long time, we finally bought the Garmin C340 GPS about two months ago. We have used it on many trips and have been very happy with it. We have recommended it to many friends and even bought a second one as a Christmas gift. Even though we like it a lot, we have learned that it's not perfect. It seems that it will always get you where you're going, usually by the shortest route, but not always. It's wise to double check the proposed route for long trips on a map to see if it makes sense to you. We recently moved to a new city and it has been invaluable for house hunting, etc. We doubt that there is a better unit available for anything close to the current price (about $400). Once you have a GPS, you will probably never be without one again.We would highly recommend the dash mount as well. It works great and is easier to use than the windshield mount.
I am a long time HP printer fan and bought this one several months ago. Suddenly it keeps giving an error message "remove and check color cartridge". It won't print color with this message. Help from the HP web site is no help. I am not impressed.
I read reviews all the time and have never written one. However, I felt compelled to write this as I didn't see anybody comment who had an ipod touch (I assume the iphone is similar). I tried all the dock attachments and no matter what, my ipod touch touched the speaker grill which made the sound hiss, shake, and sound terrible. However, when I manually moved it away from the grill, and pumped up the volume, it still sounded really bad to my ears -- I have used the altec lansing m604 for my zune and I think it sounds incredible, deep bass and no distortion when raising the volume. Additionally, a few times when I put my ipod in, turned the system on and pressed "play" it simply did not work. I had to unplug the unit and plug it in again. I really am surprised given all the good reviews for this unit -- maybe I got a bum one. The bottom line is, these speakers don't work with ipod touch and the sound is very disappointing given all the competition out there. The logitech pure fi elite keeps coming out way on top in all reviews but looked a bit large from the pictures on line.I decided to go for the sonic impact i-F3 for now as I have had a solid experience with the F2 model (I don't expect high end sound in the sound department but I've read they're better than the F-2 model). The I-F3 has a real working dual alarm clock, can withstand camping, etc. and does sound pretty great. I can also fit it nicely on my night stand.Haven't received yet, sort of salivating at the pure fi dream, not on sale yet but unit looks pretty big.
I loved this cord for as long as it worked. It broke in about a month. The little plastic tab for holding it into my computer snapped off, even with the little rubber thing that is supposed to protect it. It didn't get snagged or used roughly either, just every day use while my computer was on my desk. :( Unhappy with this product and now I have to go buy a new one!
Previously I have bought the cheaper plain white replacement which only lasted about 6 months and I hope this Energizer will last longer.
The Garmin did not recognize the cable, therefore it wold not work.Will use the cable for something else if I need it.
Not worthy of the carboard box it comes in. This product is specifically designed to connect to networks, and yet that is what it will not do without the user becoming a wireless expert.Once connected, it will not sustain connectivity reliably. Expect to reconfigure settings over and over and over again. Check, double check and restart and reset various configurations in search of the solution. Waste your time hour after hour. Perhaps D-Link should pay the customers for their time as beta testers and troubleshooters and give the product away for free. It should also come with a large hammer to fix it once and for all. It's that bad. I cannot recommend this product to anyone.
As an entry level digital camera, this is a great value. For $299 I wasn't expecting miracles, but I've been very impressed so far with this camera. Photo quality indoors, even at the lowest resolution, is amazingly good for Web work. Outdoors photos can sometimes get a little washed out, typically in very high contrast situations.Other reviewers have mentioned their frustration with very short battery life. I too experienced this for the first few days. Expecting the 500 photos per set of 4 AA batteries the manual told of, I was very disappointed when I got maybe 30-35 shots before having to put in fresh batteries! I later learned that two things contributed to the short battery life. (1) Constant use of the flash. This situation can be fixed by turning off the auto flash when not needed, especially in most outdoor situations. (2) Constant use of the LCD screen. I thought it was cool at first, that you didn't even have to use the viewfinder--just frame your shots on the LCD! Come to find out, doing this sucks the life out of the batteries super fast. So use the traditional viewfinder to take pictures; if you're not sure how the picture came out and want to review it, use the LCD screen.Lately, following the two rules above, I've been getting 200-300 pictures per set of batteries--including about 30-50 with the flash on. This is perfectly acceptable.HP's $50 AC adapter should be priced at about $9.99. Instead, buy yourself a good quality set of rechargeable batteries and a charger (you can find them for about $30). This is a much more flexible solution that an AC adapter, especially if you get the 12 volt adapter for the charger so you can charge your batteries while on the road!
This is a great little camera. Not sure I can say anything that hasn't been said already about it but overall I'm pretty happy with it.I always use the LCD screen as my viewfinder. The normal one leaves out a good deal (around the edges) of what will actually be captured in the image. A larger screen would be nice, but the pan and zoom in the review feature and the ability to remove all the on-screen notifiers help make up for the small screen.The lack of a normal AC adapter is sometimes annoying.I've had problems with blurred images and the flash will sometimes wash my images in blue. I have yet to figure out how to get around these problems.As mentioned in other reviews, this camera is super portable and starts up fast. It has all the features I'd want in a quick on-the-go camera. It's definitely not for more advanced photo shooting but as a handy vacation/amateur camera, it's awesome. The webcam feature produces much better images than most of the crappy webcams out there, too.
This worked great for one 4 hour drive. Tried to use it a month later and it is dead dead dead.
Would you let an Ape carry your camera? We would...if it is this Ape :-)The ApeCase TriFold Traverler is a great little bag from Norazza. The bag was built with the needs of the traveler in mind. It has 14 separate pockets, most with zippers.The case is made with strong stitching, water resistant materials, and high quality fittings (straps, zippers, padding).We used this bag for about a week in a bunch of different outings (quick trips, day trips, short hikes) and it performed exactly as we had hoped... flawlessly.Go check out the complete review here:http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2005/GearNGadgets/April2005/RDMGG_ApeCase.htm
I received the 10.4 frame as a a gift. The automatic on/off did not work & after many calls to tech support I was asked to send it to them. It was found to be defective (I had to call them at least 3 times to get this info)so I was told they would send me a new one. It took almost 3 months and half a dozen calls to get this accomplished. The new one came in a huge box with no packing at all. The automatic on/off does not work on the it either. When I called I was told that the warranty was no longer in effect--even though it was a new frame, the warranty only applied to the original one. I could not get a manager to speak to me. After spending $35 to sent the original back & my daughter's $200 for a defective frame, plus absolutely no customer service--I would not recommend any Pandigital product.
I bought the black and pink set. It's great that this item has basically everything you need to protect and wear your new nano. The pink is quite transparent, which didn't look very good on my black ipod, but the black is nice and opaque. Make sure you don't get any dust on the sticky side of the screen protector as you apply it, because if you do, bubbles will definitely result and it doesn't look very good. I had to take the screen protector off and wash it in water about three times in order to get it clean enough to put on. The good thing is, you can wash it and it will stick again. Also, any bubbles that are not directly over the screen are covered by the case. Overall, I think it's a good deal for the price since you're getting everything you need in one item.
The audio quality and the noise cancelling of these headphones is great. However, they are tight on the ears which can lead to discomfort. Also, the microphone in the "link" cable for a cellphone is fairly weak. I had to physically hold it at my mouth before the other party could hear me well.
bought TV on june 23rd 2006. tv died august 19 2006. loved it while it worked, but found many people having the same problems with "green mold" and black streaks. called customer support, and very politely referred me to local shop. they picked up the tv (per philips request) and took it to shop. over a month before the shop can even get somebody to help diagnose problem. another month waiting on parts that are discontinued. finally a different part arrives and doesn't fix, so tech says we need a new screen and quotes repair shop $3000 for screen for a $1700 tv and says many are already on backorder good luck! philips still won't replace tv so went in to BB where i bought the set, and they are exchanging for a Panasonic. philips customer support lied about parts, said they would do nothing until parts had been on order for at least a month, hung up on me because it was 5:00 and i didn't have an order number and part number for a back ordered part (even though the tech in the morning had no problem looking up my info) and all around treated me in an unacceptable manner. sounds like philips has a long way to go before they realize that people won't spend their money where they are not treated as a customer. i know i won't buy anything with a philips logo ever again not because i had a problem with the tv, but because of the lack of "care" from their customer "care" department.
The clarity is really impressive for a speaker this size and price. It goes without saying that it will lack the bass of a larger model, but it's a superior quality sound. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat.
I bought the unit because I wanted to use MP3 burned CD that I am using at work. This way I can have a lot music (like 6 conventional CDs on a single MP3 CD).My experience after 6 months:This is an excellent product. A very good sound quality. The power going out to the speakers is more than enough for me. In addition there are alot of features in this unit. But the most impressing thing is that for the basic operations you need to use only two dials. You can locate them easily without looking down.Warning:I used DirectCD by EasyCD (ROXIO) to burn my MP3 CDs. These didn't work well even though they worked well on the work computer.The solution I used is a conventional burning.The exact symptom was that each song was devide to mutiple tracks and the CD "jumped" between these tracks.The solution as stated above: Use a conventional burning software. After that, everything works flowlessly including the incredible feature that it restarts from the same spot when you turn off the player.I love:The sound,The fact I can play MP3s flowlessly.The two dials concept,The fancy display,The fact that the face fold doen when you have to put a CD in.The design and look of the unit.I hate:The fact that the song name is displayed only at the beginning of the playing. But this is not that big deal. Also by by pressing a button you can view it anytime.
its big its bad its cool... use it for my media center pc...qx6700..crucial balistic ddr2 1000....nvidia dual tunner....x-fi elite...gts 8800 vga (gtx to long to fit in lian li pc 30 case)with danger den water block....seagate 750barrcuda hdd sata with innovatek waterblock to keep this nuclear plant cool...thermaltake 750 watt modular psu..sony blue ray ...plextor dual layer light scribe dvd drive...asus p5n32 mobo 590i chipset wi/fi ran out of pci slots and wanted wi/fi.. albit pcie wi/fi card not out yet... don't really need to overclock that high. water chain ..hdd block...cpu block...vga block and away we go to the mini. qx6700 overclocked to 3ghz stable and cool hdd quiet and cool gts well its a gts need i say more? only complaint about mini uses european style waterlines i think... its like 1/4 tubing kinda restricting but it dose make it easyer to rout in a tight case ...can't complain...just don't plan on moving it for a while cause it aint no mini. shipping is stupid expensive i gave it a 41/2 + shipping is one third the cost of this rig!@##@#$%&%***!!!!!!!!!!!
The Sony MZ-RH 910 is the second generation of the HI-MD player-recorders on the market from Sony. It and the MZ-RH 10 do something no minidisc recorder has done before you can record andplay back in MP3 as well as ATRAC3PLUS. The thing I find interesting about both of these new HI-MD machines is that exceptfor the displays and the model numbers they appear to be pretty much the same machine in many respects. Granted the MZ-RH 10 has the new Organic EL LCD display which is really good looking and very cool too, but I see one possible fault with it. The display looks like it might be easily scratched up. As for the 910 model it is a big improvement over the previous minidisc recorder models that have come before. Plus being able to put almost Eight Hours of music on a HI-MD minidisc in Standard Play makes the new HI-MD discs quite attactive to, and the abiltiy to puteither 45 hours of music or 1GB of computer data on the disc is also a welcome feature. I still wonder if SONY willmake an effort to "push" this format or are they just going to"throw it in the deep end and see if it swims". I hope Sony willhave more faith in it than they seem to have. One possible drawback is that this model does not include a remote control. It also does not have a charging stand you just recharge the "gumstick" battery in the player by plugging in the A.C. adaptor. I can say after a weeks use that the 910 is a great machine, and works well I have had little or no trouble with theSoftware, and the machine itself works quite well. The only problem I have encountered is trying to decide what music piecesto put on the 1GB Minidisc. I ended up putting all Nine Beethoven Symphonies on the disc, and still had room left over, and that was in the HI-SP setting. This little player recorder promises to be a lot of fun.
Why did Sony make the wires leading to each head phone asymmetrical? Couldnt they just keep them both the same length and place one of those plastic zipper things in the middle that allows you to adjust both wires? The plastic ear bud piece carrier is a joke too. Could they have made it any more fragile?On the other hand...The ear buds are perfect for people with slightly different sized ear canals, and they deliver very crisp sound. It comes with 3 different sizes, so youre probably going to get a nice fit. If you plan on being stationary these head phones are a great choice. If you plan on running/or biking with these, think again. They are constantly coming loose from my left ear because of the poorly engineered wire length.
we recently took a road trip from Florida to the Mountains of Georgia. We were looking for some "Geo caches" ( objects hidden by others and we are give the GPS coordinates to find) The garmin Nuvi 680 took us up national forest roads that we would never even known where there. Re calculated very quickly if we stayed on a different route. The MSN was not in all areas but when it was it let us know where there was traffic ahead and we could select to avoid delay. We love it.
I finally fell for the siren call of owning an Apple iPod. I already own a Toshiba Gigabeat for music, but it is getting outdated and I wanted something different to download all of my audiobooks so when I travel I wouldn't be carrying pounds of printed material or loads of disks. I probably went overboard on storage space with my 80gb iPod Classic, but I have found I can download from the iTunes store, the different vendors like Audible and Alibris as well as copy from the audio cds I own. It's like walking around with a library that fits in the palm of my hand. The downsides to the iPod are the earbuds that came with it (I just substituted the Phillips earbuds I use with the Gigabeat) and I would like more control on how things are downloaded. My audiobook cds all want to be saved into Music and not the audiobooks section of the iPod. I use playlists extensively in order not to have to scroll down all the titles when I am looking for the book I want. And yes, now that I have used the iPod for a while, I am also adding music to it. With a USB adaptor for charging the iPod this player goes anywhere and gives great sound.
I have no idea where t is. it arrived in the mail, I looked at it and now, after 45 days, have no idea where it is
The package was recieved on time and in great condition. By my titled name you might guess what I do. So let me tell you how well it works. I work out in Afghanistan. The tools hold up well and havent given me a problem. Paladin by far is my favorite brand of networking tools. Through the hot days, sandstorms and freezing nights the tools have done well. Remember to open up the tone and probe to connect batteries before going out to test cables or switches without a small screwdriver. I recommend these to anyone who wants a good set of networking tools.
This portable DVD player is wonderful. I bought it for my 2 year old to keep her occupied on a long plane trip. The swivel screen was the selling point. It swivels over the player itself and hides all of the buttons. Then it easily fits in a carrying case (included) and can be hung on the seat's tray. My toddler is a button pusher and the screen was great in limiting her ability to turn the player on and off. The sound was great, too. It easily carried over any airplane noise but didn't annoy other passengers.
Don't be fooled by SanDisk's claims of indestructibility for this "Titanium" Cruzer model. It may be able to withstand a crushing force of 2,000 pounds, but it was no match for a simple jolt of household static electricity, which fried my 1 GB version of the product within three weeks of my purchasing it, causing me to permanently lose all of my data (which of course I had not backed up). Data recovery services were unable to get the drive to light up or recover my data - they can only assist in "undeleting" deleted files, if the drive will actually mount. The static electricity prevented the drive from ever being mountable again.I'm quite disappointed with SanDisk's response to the problem when I called. In my experience, their products are generally high quality and their tech support is good. But not in the case of this cursed model of Titanium Cruzer. I wish I'd read some of the online reviews before purchasing this model -- tons of people are having this same problem and poor response from SanDisk. The metal casing that provides the model's "sturdiness" also puts the electronic innards at great risk.SanDisk Tech Support was only willing to replace the unit with the exact same defective model -- which is totally unethical, in my opinion, given the numbers of anecdotal reports I see with people having the exact same problem I had. SanDisk was not willing to replace my defective Titanium model 1 GB (SDCZ3-1024-A10) with the newer Titanium model 1 GB (SDCZ7-1024-A1) that has a safer plastic casing and U3 technology.SanDisk - if you're reading this - are you sure you're willing to risk your reputation on your miserable handling of this situation?Consumers, please, do yourself a favor and stay away from this model and buy the newer one with a safer plastic housing and U3 technology. Otherwise, your data will be at risk of permanent loss with a simple zap of static electricity.
When I decided to purchase a digital flat panel computer montor for my Mac, it ocurred to me that it might also replace the honkin' big 19&quot; TV set box in my office along with the CRT.This product is perfect in that role and now my Neovo X-174 seves both purposes admirably. I couldn't be more pleased.
...or in this case a true "Mobile DVR."The Gmini is an awesome device and the Archos AV500 is like it's slightly larger brother with a fantastic 4" widescreen. It comes complete with a docking station giving it DVR capabilities and it makes transferring video to this device extremely simple - literally plug and record directly to it. You can record from DVDs or timeshift and use it like a DVR and record TV shows directly. Personally I prefer converting the files myself as the video looked better than my first shot at direct recording from DVD. This also comes with a nice custom case, and all the needed A/V cables. Did I mention the awesome screen?Excellent product.
I enjoyed it while it lasted. It worked for it's purpose but the life span was shorter than I had hoped. The power connector is susceptible to breaking by design. I regularly used this on a bed or softer surfaces which caused the power connection to the cooler itself to bend in such a way that it was ruining that connection due to pressure. While it may be my fault there is no real way to get around that tiny little power connector's frail nature which limits it's use based on the surface. Hope to find a new one soon. Hopefully something more suited to my needs.
I got this Motherboard about a week ago. It works well with the AMD Athlon X2 which I bought with it as a bundle here on Amazon. One complain though is that for a motherboard this powerful it should of had 4 memory slots instead of 2 and at least two IDE slots. it only came with one meaning in order for me to upgrade I'll need to get SATA drives which cost more.But if this won't be a bother for you. Then get it. Basically I would say it's worth the price.
Needed a DVD player that would play +R media. This DVD player plays all types. Good picture quality with all the features I needed.
Great cable. As good as the expensive cables in the stores, which are a complete rip-off.
I bought this to replace my Fuji A201, which is beginning to fail me. I shopped for a camera with all the same features at a price I could afford, and this seemed to be the ticket. When I received it, I began taking a whole lot of test pictures to learn it's specific finctions. Every photo I took looked fabulous on the camera's LCD screen.Then I uploaded them to my computer.Every photo came out blurry, off-color, and darker than they should have been. Using the zoom made things worse--the more I zoomed, the blurrier the resulting shot. I took a picture of a patch of lilies that, when I looked at it on the computer, weren't even recognizable as flowers. I've gotten better pictures from a generic, throw-away, 35mm camera with out-of-date film.So I'm back in the market for a replacement camera. You can bet that I won't be buying another Vivitar.
This player/recorder was the answer to my long search for an mp3 player that would be compatible with recordable cd and dvd technology. A side issue was the ability to rip cd's to my computer without scratching them in the traditional cd-drive tray (the Sony has a pin drive). One of the main benefits of this drive is the ability to play recordable dvd's, although I have not taken advantage of this yet. The corded remote is nicely backlit, but it would be an improvement to lose the cord. The burner is relatively fast, but I don't see using it too much as the new computer I have (as most now) have the faster 24x cd-rw drive. I use the headphone jack to run the sound to my stereo, and the sound is decent, but it would probably have been better to have a line-out jack on the back of the unit. Be warned, this is not a dvd player as such; it has no video decoder (which would probably make it considerably heavier). The only other product which would have such a decoder is the forthcoming Philips Jackrabbit (v.3), but it looks heavier and appears not to have the excellent text display of the Sony. Overall I am pleased with this player/recorder, and glad that I waited instead of buying the cd-only Rio brand. I also got it for $...on that popular auction site (with a return privilege, in fact). Right now I am listening to my Oasis b-sides and rarities disc, some 85 mp3's of the best band in the world.
I purchased this camera and was very disappointed. The camera did not work verywell and the support was nowhere to be found. The video was blurry and the knobs were difficult to use. I returned the camera and have yet to recieve a refund from them. I am in the process of filing a complaint with better business burea. My credit card company is also working to get the refund. Don't waste your time or money on this junk.
purchased two of these and recieved within 2 days,,,great shipping...great price!(1) of (2) SD adapters in this deal is locked in the READ only position though theswitch is in the read-write position...switch is also loose...Both memory chips read and write accordinly to specs...tested both adapters and memory..Purchased this memory for my new LG800g tracfone...works great...The SD adapter and Micro memory did not come in retail packaging... but only in the secure clearcase shown on the website by other customers...I've bought alot of SanDisk memory and SD adapters in the last 10 years...this is the first to have a bad SD adapter...not an issue as I purchased this for the memory,and the Micro memory is fine...I gave it a 4 star only because this is not the "fast top of the line memory"...it does what is says it will do...I would purchase from this vendor again...
The keyboard was warped when I got it so it rattled when typing. Some reviews I read also had this issue with their keyboards. Also the right leg snapped right off under little to no pressure. Finally Visikey said i would get a full refund including the shipping but only gave me a refund for the keyboard itself. So I had to pay shipping both ways for a defective product.
I choose this mount because of the notched adjustment that would hold the TV in a desired position. I am using this mount to hold a 23" Samsung LCD TV. If you use the two large plates to get the mounting aligned with the holes on the TV, you loose access to many of the connections on the back. The instructions warn of no drilling holes in plates. I used one plate turned sideways to align two holes and drilled two new holes in mount to align with remaining holes on back of TV. The plate was not weakened and did not block any connections. I would buy this mount again.
I live in a 20 year old townhome - no issues with wiring, good condx. The pair worked very well for about an year. Then started acting up. After some T&E;, I changed the plug connected to the router to a different wall socket. Worked fine for a couple of months, then quit. Moved it again. Worked for a couple of days and quit.Sometimes the PC connected to the plug can see the plug connected to the router, sometimes it can't. Even when it can see it - it has no internet connection.I am switching to a USB wireless router for the remote PC this week - have spent more time and money than I care on this product.
This memory module really sped up my notebook. The seller was quick and pleasant to deal with. No complaints.
Purchased this mouse for my new ACER netbook. It is excellant.Easy to carry with the small netbook and works like a charm. The finger pad is a little small on the netbook thus my fingers seem to always be hitting an extra button. With the mouse this does not happen. Great product.
Excellent Product, would recommend to anybody! Sturdy and lives up to the name OTTERBOX. We use this for our small system to keep it airtight and moisture free in the field and considering the toughness to boot, wow!
Ordered two units, neither work. Neither are recognized properly by Windows XP, and the computer cannot boot if they are plugged into the USB port.Large cases, could be a bit slimmer, and the top of the case cannot be opened to quickly stock the case or remove a disc in case of unit failure.
Outside the usual little glicks setting up a wireless network the installation and subsequent performance of this item have been exceptional. Support is available online and proved invaluable.
The case work great as long as you meticulously clean it after every use. I use it for five days straight, soaking it water in the sink for hours after every use and using the silicon lubricants. The o-ring does stretch after some use and if not careful part of the ring can pop out when you shut the case
Purchased the camera for a trip to Mexico we took this January. Came just in time (shipping good). I am not a tech wiz but read both manuals and was able to understand and use all the gizzmos the camera had to offer. I did lots of research and thought this was the best point and shoot in the price range.Was a handy size, LCD easy to see and use. Not sure the red eye worked to a "t" .... sadly... 2 days into mexico the pics got funky. As it turned out the shutter lens was not opening all the way (thank god we were able to manually slide it open when it jammed because the alternative was buying disposable cameras for the rest of vaca...which should not have to be an alternative for a new camera). The problem with the shutter occurred several times for the first 2 weeks that we had the camera and I had to send it back.Last oddity...in sunlight, and with the sunlight setting, I had weird streaking in hues of purple that blew a few pics.Amazon does not make it too easy to return. Actually it was a mess...but buyers beware and enough said.I loved the ease of use and the handy size of the camera ... may give it a second chance.
so far i'm very pleased with this product. i am exploring all it features and benefits.i'm impresses with its user friendliness. i'm not a computer wiz. so if i can navigate and get results,this is good. went ahead and bought one for my grand children(5&7 yrs old).never too old or too young to learn.thanks Amazon for carrying this digipro tablet is a great value at the price of only $22.00 ea. grand kids use it as a coloring tool on the computer, wow.
I got this as a gift and originally used it with my video iPod. It has a really great sound. A nice powerful base that doesn't overwhelm the treble. The overall sound is quite rich. It has both a radio and iPod mode. The remote has 4 preset buttons you can use with the built in radio. It has a telescoping antenna, but I haven't found the need to extend it. It would be nice if it had a mute button for when you are using the radio, but it's easy enough to turn off.When I got my iPhone 3G, I decided to give it a try. While it doesn't charge the iPhone, it does play the songs with no problems and no interference. It always asks if you want to put the iPhone into airplane mode, but there is no need. When a call comes in, it automatically stops playing the current song and resumes when you hang up and press play. I have used it both with and without a bluetooth headset and it works both ways.At work, I also have a 1G iPhone. If you have one of those, then don't get this radio. It, unfortunately, does have interference problems when it's anywhere near this radio.Whether you have an iPod or an iPhone 3G, this is definitely a good value.
We are happy with this size for the kitchen counter,is compact does not take up too much room,has a good picture,it would been nice if it had a remote.James Starling Sterling Hts, Mi
I've heard good and bad about these little recorders. But, after seeing the advertised long record time, I just had to give one a shot. Man, am I glad I did! These recorders are AWESOME! One battery will usually last about 3 hours approx. But just pop in a new one and it's ready to go again. It really will record hours and hours and hours and hours! I've taken it out on investigations and been able to have it record upwards of 20 hours is the highest, best mode, stopping only to load a fresh battery.The little recorder was so good, they are now the new "gold standard" for my group. We have now bought several of them...all with the same great results. And they are small and light enough to really take anywhere. I keep one in the car, one in my equipment bag, and one in my purse. And, it doesn't require a lot of power via the USB. So I can plug it into my laptop running off only battery power with no problem! That's true ease of use!
This was a GREAT camera. It took phenomenal pictures. I really loved it. It had very nice features and was easy to use.
Product arrived in a timely manner. Didn't see the results that was advertised. Not worth the money in my opinion, unless your film is in really bad condition. Nothing will help then.
The MacBook pro is a trendy looking machine. Under the hood, it has all the right equipment you would want for a performance laptop. The only hardware that should be upgraded would be the ram, 512mb is a bit less. Add another gigabyte to it would be perfect. The machine is fast, whether running XP or OS X, the applications launches at amazing speed.The downside of this machine is that it gets way too hot. If you plan on using this machine, don't use it on your laptop or any surface that might be sensitive to heat. The bottom gets to the point where it will burn your fingers when you pick it up. The keyboard area gets pretty warm, it feels like you're sweating whenever you're typing. On top of the F-Keys, just right below the screen will be just as hot as the bottom of the keyboard. The palm rest area is the least wearm. The fan does come on, and it is pretty loud. The fan will only come on when the laptop is superhot. Another is the buzz/whine noise you will hear when you're in a quite room and when the computer is idle.[...]The core 2 duo version is out at 11/25/06 and maybe it will improve some of the heat issues.
While Creative pulled a underhanded move with the naming of this card (X-Fi is a misnomer), this is a great card IF you know what you are getting.There are two reasons to hate this card: Crappy drivers and gaming performance. As for the drivers, Creative is notoriously slack. However, I am running this card on Windows 7 with zero issues (use Creative's Win7 driver at their site, not the included disc). As for gaming performance, buy a different card! The internet has made smarter shoppers of us all. READ about what you order, and you won't be disappointed.All of that said, this card is great for music. The reason a non-gamer would want a dedicated card is to take advantage of superior DAC chips and analog stages. In that regard, you're gonna be hard-pressed to find a better deal than the Xtreme Audio. The sound quality for music (my primary concern) is stellar as compared to all but the highest end motherboard solutions. If that's what you're after in a sound card, this is the one for you.Oh, and I were you, I'd install just the driver. It includes the audio console and all of the necessary switches for X-Fi enhancements, speaker settings, etc. The other 500MB of stuff is mostly silly and redundant. That's just my opinion , though.It's true that the X-Fi "enhancements" are processed using your cpu, and not via hardware chip. This would have sucked many years ago, but these days even $500 computers have 3.0ghz dual core processors. Personally, I don't make any use of the "enhancements" as I'm one of those jerk audiophile purists who likes an unmolested signal. It excels here, offering a dead-silent SNR (106, I believe, and it sounds like that claim isn't too far off the mark). Basically, it offers superior, clean sound free of the noise that most onboard sound is notorious for. The actual musical quality of the signal is better, too, owing to the superior audio hardware as compared to motherboards.I haven't used the mic, which is another source of complaints. Basically, if you don't need X-Fi effects for games, don't do a lot of recording, and only have $50 (or less, on eBay) to dedicate to your tunes, you should get this card. If you KNOW what you are getting, you'll be very happy with it.
Ordered these after reading hundreds of reviews positive and negative. Was running 2 Klipsch KSB 3.1 speakers. Never really liked the sound from them. Always seemed harsh and thin. Plugged the BIC in and did an A/B comparison. BIC blew away the much more expensive Klipsch. Smooth highs and clean tight lows. A much warmer sound than the Klipsch. I can't believe all this sound comes from a speaker this size. Stop reading and order...
When you have an older system like mine and you're trying to get as many years out of it as possible, stuff like this is awesome. Was running with 1GB, and got these. They installed great, run great, and I highly recommend them. I've been running them alongside my old pair of 512s for a month now and so far, so good.
The 256MB card works fine in a Cassiopeia E-125.Note that 256MB means 256 million bytes, not 256 x 1024 x 1024 (268,435,456) bytes, which is what disk and memory manufacturers usually mean by 256 megabytes. So when you pop this card into your Pocket PC and it reports about 240 megabytes available, understand that the PC is using the 1024 x 1024 definition of a megabyte, not Viking's weird 1000 x 1000 definition.
works great and under 20 bucks you cant go wrong, just have to change the station depending on where you are to get a dead station to work off of. I recommend this product!
This is a great mount for the price. Give this mount a look. I'm using it for.astrophotography and it worked perfectly right out of the box.
Have been using this battery for over a year in our Dell 600M. Performs as well as the original Dell battery. Not inferior in any way we can tell.
I use this printer for a few days, and the main problem with it (and probably with many HP printers) is demands for a good quality paper.If you put cheap 80gm paper in it it will jam each second page (too light paper - it pick up 5-6 pages at a time) :(If you put cheap photo paper it will not feed it (too heavy paper - it doen't bend properly in the feed unit :(The old cheap Lexmark Z25 work with this paper without any problem.So buying this printer you bound yourself to buying expensive paper (HP of course :) expensive cartriges etc...Another problem is drivers. There is so many of stuff installed and hangs in memory. Even if you choose minimal installation, which should be a drivers only, you got HP Image Zone and some other software installed. Just to say - installation themself (copying/installing files) takes ~15 min on P4 2.5G.Otherwise it is fine - printing quality is good and photos are perfect.
I've been considering a digital camera for almost a year, and my in-laws have a Kodak 6330 that they like a lot. Kodak's general ease-of-use was a definite draw to me.I bought the LS743 yesterday, and it was very easy to set up and begin using. Battery life is excellent, and the battery is rechargeable (I bought a 2nd battery for only $20 to have a spare, too). The camera is compact but seems very well-put-together. My in-laws have a 6000 dock, and this camera will work on it, too.The lens is an upscale lens that is supposed to be a bit better than Kodak's lower-end models - I haven't taken enough pictures yet to notice the difference.I'd say the camera is excellent for beginners, but also there are plenty of features in the system for someone who wants to be able to adjust the shots on their own for a more-customized photo. (At least it seems that way from reading the user guide.) :-)All in all, great little camera!
bought this as a replacement for my jvc original battery that did not hold a charge anymore. i wanted to get it for a wedding that was coming up and unfortunately it didnt arrive on time for that, but i did finally get it and it is exactly what i needed. charge holds with no interuptions. good buy!
i bought this camera because i was told that for a 'first timer' this is one to have. the quality of pictures if you zoom is horrible. its unbelievably slow, you tend to miss the shot or people get tired of waiting. and if you dont have the rechargeable battery, its impossible to find the disposable version. save up your money, buy one that will give you the quality that you really want. big time thumbs down.
They work great but have been cheaply made. I've had the piece opposite the earphone and microphone break off within the first week and about a month later the band across the top snapped in half. Duck tape has been holding it together since. Call quality is pretty good though.
I got this to recover files off an old computer drive. It worked perfectly. It is very convenient and easy to set up and use. I just use it to get files off drives I have taken out of computers. You can use it for backups and such, but if it is something you want to use as a permanent backup drive, please keep in mind there is no attractive cover. It just hooks up to your naked drive. Not very pretty, but extremely practical. If you just want something to salvage data off old drives it works flawlessly. Great value.
The iPod Nano is "THE" flash based audio player. The looks are amazing, I mean you don't really know how small it is untill you hold one in your hands. If you are worried about scratching the nano just buy a case, but me I don't really care if it gets scratches. I bought the iPod Nano for a portable audio player, not eye candy(which it does do a fine job at). iTunes is wonderful if you only have one iPod, if you have more than one you might run into some problems. However their is a remedy, 3rd party programs such as Anapod and many others work with the iPods just as good or better than iTunes( I say Better ). Buy one now!
Its very good as long as you don't change/upgrade your OS. I just can't understand why the manufacturer does not upgrade the drivers? Works fine on Windows XP. But one can't live with XP all the time?
Memory card was a great deal. Not only was it cheaper than the stores I looked at but I also got the adapter with it for a very low price. Would recommend shopping here.
I've ordered this type of cable in several different sizes over time and each time I'm not disappointed. The cables are very high quality and are extremely well constructed. They are built for the long haul. Awesome cable for the money. You won't be disappointed in this cable or any other "cables to go" products.
Comfortable size and feel.Plenty of buttons.On-the-fly sensitivity switching is a must.Truly a great laser mouse.Buy it!
PROS: you get tonnes of disk space, pictures shrunk down to 600x450 from 1076x768 (HIGH) are okay for internet usage, but... -comes with three iomega clik disks -comes with case -comes with wrist strap and a set of batteries -USB enabled, AC adapter. -one set of pictures on a 4 1600mA AA batteries approx with half of them flash pictures.CONS: -it's bulky, much to bulky for the convenience of a pocket or a small purse. -my flash is broken... no longer works -PhotoGenie is not compatible with win2000. A Twain driver is available, but, you can also just load the images straight from drive mode. -my clik disks have been corrupted on two separate occasions, meaning, I totally lost two sets of pictures. -the battery life meter is very vague and inaccurate. I take on picture and the battery life is down to half, I take 30 more, and the camera is still on half full, despite batteries straight from the charger (1600 mA) -flash recharge takes about 10 seconds (annoying when there are others that charge much, much quicker... cannot be spontaneous) -loading takes over 7 seconds -often the LCD will not display when expected. you must turn off and restart. -lcd display is jerky compared to other LCD's I've used. -technology is OLD... camera was developed in 1999.
Despite their tendency to freeze, i still love my Zen so much that i got this one for added space! I can put music on it, listen to books, and record things straight off my radio. I also love that i can play it through my stereo or car radio and no longer have to tote a huge case of CDs.
Great router with many options. Setup time was quick. I was on the internet and using a secure WPA2 connection within minutes. I would highly recommend this router. Especially since you can do QoS with it as well!
After reviewing the product on this web site, I finally took the plunge. I couldn't be happier. I have my entire hard drive imaged and have Automatic Backup Pro updating hourly. I haven't had a decent backup system since Adaptec 4 which doesn't support Windows XP. This worked with Iomega's USB CDR. Since I now have a new computer and a wonderful backup system; I should be good to go for some time. In case of disaster, I can recover in a short time. As a Tax Preparer, this is of major importance in the months to come......
I have owned an HP Color LaserJet 2600n for the better part of two years now without a single problem. No replacement of the drum, Not a thing except buying more toner carts. So when it was time to look for a multifunction printer, I looked into the HP version and found that it's reviews were poor and so I looked into the Canon.Needless to say I am very disappointed for a variety of reasons. If I could make this review ZERO stars, I would! I have owned the printer for a little less than a month and so far, here is what I have encountered:1. Driver installation was a bit challening as the "auto-find" function to locate a printer on the network did not find a printer on the network. I had to manually add it by IP address. Sure no biggie if your an IT guy but (1) I am NOT and (2) the HP driver found my printer right away without a hassle.2. Once installed, I had (and am still having) trouble printing the right quantities. For example, if I say I want 20 copies of a document, I will only get 1 because the Print Options seem to reset themselves to the default when you hit print button. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. A maddening quirk.3. Printer Drum burned out after less than 1 month of use. I had to spend $200 on a new one after spending nearly $700 on the printer.4. Tech support was not helpful in that they wanted me to send the drum back and they would tell me in 2-3 weeks if they felt it was covered under the warranty. I guess my business will just not print anything for the next month until they decide if I can get a new one.5. Once I opened up the printer to see what the deal with the print drum was, I found the yellow toner cartridge had burst and went all over the inside of my printer. Gee... guess I found the reason why the drum burnt out.6. Noisy! Wow, this thing whirrs and clicks like nobody's business. And it takes forver to warm up.7. Slow - Canon claims a 4 page per minute color output. Not even close. More like 1 or 2. Even B&W; is slow unless you adjust the print options to print in pure black and white. At least the HP printer is smart enoguh to figure out that even though it is set to print in color, if the doucment contins no color, they whip out of there in a heartbeat.So overall, my advice is avoid this printer! Sad but true, you do not get what you pay for unless you like spending $700 a month to buy a new printer...UPDATE: I just got off the phone with Canon. Was on the phone for 1 hour and 15 minutes, spoke to 3 different reps and couldn't get a refund for my damaged parts. They wanted to send me a refurbished printer even though this printer I own is 15 days old. I am selling the printer and going back to HP!!!
There's not much to review about this product accept that it does just what it should. It allows you to use 55mm filters on a 58mm lens. I know how important that distinction is as I recently accidentally bought 2 or 3 rings that all stepped the wrong direction. In any case, it's worth spending the very little money this cost as opposed to buying all new filters.
Bought this system at Fry's Electronics, one day sale after Chirstmas and threw a New Year party with bunch of friends.They were so impressed with the sound and picture and thought I paid 2 grands for this system. Say goodbye to Sony, Bose and Yamaha for price/performance comparison.
I purchased a smaller version from this company for my other PC and liked its performance so much that I bought this monster a couple of weeks later for my gaming PC.
Sticking with Sony CD-R's & DVD+R's for now on. Seller offers a quality product that arrives fast. Was very disappointed wtih the quality of 2 spools of Memorex CD-Rs which I had purchased from OTHER brick-and-mortar stores in my area. (More than 1/2 of their discs wouldn't read or burn, & Memorex ignored my email on the matter.) This seller offers a product you can trust. I haven't had any problems burning onto the discs; and they play everywhere--in my car, stereo, laptop, even on my sister's finicky eMac. I don't think you'll be disappointed with this vendor's Sony brand discs.
Excellent display for the money - I liked my first one so much I bought a second one. Was comparale to my Dell 1907FP monitor.Pros:Come with VGA and DVI cablesFast response - no ghostingTilt adjustmentClear and bright textCons:No pivot
I got this hot air brush as a lightning deal on black friday week for 16.99. I was a little weary when buying it, because i have bought many products like this before and had little to no results. But I figured that it was a good price, so why not. After using it for the first time I was very happy! It made my thick, frizzy hair turn into beautiful smooth silky locks! I agree with other reviews about the on off switch (that is the only reason I rated it 4 out of 5), but I don't feel that having to switch it back on every once in a while is a deal breaker.I am also not a person to spend a lot of time on my hair in the morning, since I usually have to be to work WAY to early to care. But with this product I can get in shower, style my hair, and out the door in a little over a half hour (and I tend to take long showers!)If I would of know how great this would make my hair look, I would have bought it a while ago, and wouldn't even think twice about paying full price for it!
recently i bought a nice little 35mm lens for my nikon dSLR. i bought this filter, and i am amazed at how it handles light and colors. i live in england, so i was happy to buy a filter that would repel water for those times when i'm shooting in a light rain. all in all, this filter is a gem.
I know a lot of people like bayonet graduated ND filters. And I agree, they allow you more creative latitude. But they come at a huge price. I shott the Canon L series lenses, I have the best glass there is. Why should I put a $20 pieco of plastic in fornt of a $1500 lens? It totally degrades IQ.Yes, with a screw in graduated ND you are limited in the angle, and you are required to work around that limitation, but at least you don't degrade IQ. And if you have ever owed a B&W; filter, you know there is no degredation of IQ with their fileters (vs Sunpack or Tiffen).You may have to play a bit in Photoshop to maximise the the photo's exposure, but you can modify dynamic range...you can't modify IQ.
Once installed this product works great! There is a slight delay between hitting the volume up/down button and the volume actually changing on my Pioneer navigation unit but it is acceptable. Installation can be daunting for someone with little to no car stereo experience. Get out the soldering iron, read instructions, read more instructions, take your time and it will work out just fine. The most difficult part is figuring out where to mount it behind the dash!This is a great option for people wanting a stereo upgrade but aren't willing to give up their fancy steering wheel audio buttons.
For 3.95 plus free shipping, I couldn't pass up this offer. Although I have very few uses for a 2 GB micro card, it works well in my old Kodak Easyshare Camera. Product was as seen in the description. Real SanDisk, not a knock-off. I'm please with this purchase.
Works great with my Pentax 360AF flash. Spreads light evenly over people or rooms. Just what I wanted.
I bought two of these. The pictures each produced were heavily green tinged. I only printed a few pictures with each cartridge, using multiple software packages with an Epson PictureMate Deluxe. Both produced a nicely balanced green photo. Not recommended for those who desire other colors.Compatible Epson PictureMate Photo T5570 Inkjet Cartridge by 4inkjets/LD
I had originally left a review of 3 stars because I wasn't happy with the way they provided tracking information. Instead of changing to a more effective method they insisted on refunding the entire amount of my purchase including shipping. I agreed to the refund just to get them to stop emailing me. I gave them 5 stars this time because it's so important to them!
After doing a lot of research on MP3 players I chose the Zen V Plus 4. I was surprised at how small it really is, and even questioned my purchase at first, but I believe I chose wisely. Some people who have seen me wear the Zen V around my neck have asked, "Is that the 'I've fallen and can't get up thing?" Funny. But that is how small the Zen V really is. The device is easy to use, easy to navigate, and extremely easy to rip music. Don't even bother with the instruction manual. It doesn't tell you anything! This is the only complaint I have about the Zen V. The manual is too confusing, doesn't contain important information on how to use all of the tools, and is written in too many languages. That aside, by experimenting with the Zen V I was able to quickly manage it. The sound quality is great, and the ability to make changes with the equalizer is simple too. The earbuds take awhile to get used to, and they aren't the greatest, but they provide good sound quality. Tending to march to the beat of my own drum I did not want to get an ipod, and I am glad I didn't. I am very pleased with the Zen V Plus!
My daughter got a refurbished computer for Christmas with no camera. This thing does A LOT MORE than a regular computer camera! She's been playing with it for days.
I bought this monitor as a replacement for my HP that I was very happy with, but broke accidentally during a recent move. I should have opened my wallet a bit wider and replaced it with the sale monitor, because my Westinghouse (though it looks good) burned in at the top of the screen after a mere 2 months of normal use. The Internet Explorer toolbar has etched itself into the top of the screen! I've tried every trick I could find to get rid of this image "memory" but to no avail. If you think LCD monitors can't burn in, think again.
I have now been fortunate enough to own several digital cameras, including a Nikon KoolPix 500, which was a 3.1MP camera released in 2000, and up until recently I had a Nikon D70 DSLR.First of all, this is a great point and shoot camera. There are plenty of features which cater to all manner of users, from the avid professional, to an amateur with limited knowledge of camera features and functions. The camera is compact, durable, and feels small but solid in my hands. 6.1 MP is more than adequate to produce high quality images, and since I usually don't print beyond 8.5x11", there's no need to invest in the 7+ MP cameras.Battery life is decent, but I recommend keeping a few spares if you will be on long trips without access to a place to charge up. NOTE: There is no battery indicator on the camera, which is frustrating if you only have the stock battery provided by Canon. The only battery info that the camera will provide is a red flashing battery symbol when it's about to die. That's not much help. My advice is to charge up the battery before any extended use, just to make sure you'll get the maximum number of shots. It loses a star for this; it's just a real pain, and it's a shame they overlooked such a simple, but helpful feature.Everything else is pretty much great. Nice clear 2.5" LCD view screen, optical viewfinder. Images get a little shaky when you go into digital zoom, but that's the nature of the beast. If you're really concerned about camera shake and blurry images, either don't use the digital zoom feature, or opt for a pricier camera with an image stabilizing option.
VERY EASY TO SET UP AND USEVERY FAST TO TRANSFER MUSIC FROM YOUR COMPUTERTWO PROBLEMS:YOU DONT SEE THE NAMES OF SONGS, ONLY NUMBERSBATTERY NO RECHARGABLE.I OWN 3 MP3 DEVICESTHIS IS THE BEST
This cables is great. It probably does the same jobs as a $30 HDMI cord. great buy and definitely worth the money
I bought the 2GB version for my son. This is feature loaded and expandable. Loaded a movie using the included software and it works and looks great. And for $99 at Best Buy, This thing is awesome. Great sound as well.
Couldn't get any smaller.Bought it to re-flash my Sony DVR. The DVR is picky about USB drives. It worked fine. Now I use it as a genereal purpose flash drive. I don't use the compression. I suspect that would slow it down.
I've enjoyed the fun texture and look of this iPod skin and have had it on my iPod since I bought it 5 months back. I love the way it feels, and it helps one grab and hold onto the iPod. However, when I removed the skin for the first time, I was dismayed to find that sand/dirt had managed to get inside the skin and scratch the iPod. Turns out that the dirt is getting in thru the click wheel area. There is no protector or seal for the click wheel with this skin. There is a plastic display protector, thankfully. As I carry this thing in my belt bag every day, it is exposed to some dust/dirt... so it would be a good improvement to include some kind of click wheel protection with this skin.
I use this printer for scanning, b&w; printing, and a couple times I accidentally printed something in color.For the most part this printer is good, both the scanning and the printing. My problem with this printer is that its similar to other Canon products in that it either lies about the ink usage, or it chooses to use color to create the b&w; rather than simply use the black ink cartridge. I don't print in color, yet my color cartridge runs out just as frequently as the black cartridge. That is unacceptable deception/theft.
When you buy cheap, your risk the quailty of the product, as in this case. The sound is terrible, I can only hear it from the left side of the earphones. The volume control of it is horrible, its barley audible. I can hear my surrondings more than the actual music.
This has been a great little antenna. I have been using it with my old 1939 vintage Zenith console. I wanted an indoor antenna for this particular radio and this one works great. Works well for broadcast DX. It does tune very sharply so you will be constantly retuning as you dial, but once you find a station you can zoom right in on it. It compairs favorably with my 80M dipole with the added advantage of directivity and no concern for lightning strikes. I would highly recommend to anyone for use on the AM BC bands.
HAS NO FEATURES AT ALL.,DISPLAY IS FADED AND HARD TO READ.WELL BUILT AND STURDY.I USED WITH MY DIGITAL CAMERA TO GEOTAG.
I purchased this product (DVD+RW) as a type of DVD I frequently use for videos. To my knowledge, this is the first time I have tried the SONY brand product.This item was cost effective and fulfilled my needs prefectly.
Seems this is the case with a lot of these adapters, but this does not leave you with an opening for a 6.5" speaker. ONLY a 5.25"
I don't know if this is a good camera or not since Concord has never sent me a replacement for the one I received that did not work. They said it took one week to receive replacement. After repeated phone calls, they said they were &quot;repairing&quot; it and would send asap. This was after more than 3 weeks. They would not refund my money and finally agreed to send a new camera if I would pay shipping and handling &quot;again&quot; since I paid when I first ordered, when I shipped it back to be replaced, and now for the 3rd time to hopefully someday get a camera. Customer Service was not helpful at all - acted like they were doing me a favor to send me a new camera.
Don't buy this camera or any other DISC Sony Handycam(sic)! The video cannot be just downloaded on your computer, comes in vob format, so you have to buy expensive program just to download on your computer! The photos download but always state "read only" so you have to figure out alot of different key strokes just to get around this. NOTHING is simple about this camera.In picture mode the camera produces low quality images and is tempramental about focus and shoot. Nothing happens fast with this camera!You must buy a disc to operate and they are expensive.The slightest dust or small thing on disc and camera will not operate and may even damage camera.Sony has received a zillion complaints on this camera, google it and you will see what I mean. This is the WORSE product Sony ever produced!!!!! and is definetly a black mark on them!!! Try their "Technical" assistance on any problem and you will get "ship the camera to us for repair, which of course has high minimum cost!!!Save your money and buy electronic digital camera!!!!!!!!!! And one that does not say "Sony" on it!!!! Even a cheap Kodak is better than this garbage camera.
very very good Microsystem. very good sound for a small system. love the design. only 4 stars for the high price. don't be stingy go for it
I wrote the original review and I must say that this product lives up to the specs. It exceeded my expectations. It accepts 110 thru 240 volts as input so all you need is a converter plug for the foreign country. I only had a bit of a problem in England with the Langham Hilton in London; their plug was not standard GB plug that is provided by converters BUT they did have 110 volt outlet for laptop (American businessmen) and it worked flawlessly thru England and cruiseship offshore Normandy. I was so impressed - it is the simplest gadget to use and everybody who has a digital camera and lugs a laptop around to write the photos really needs this gadget! I will never be without it.Good luck
You could buy something more expensive, but why!? This product worked fine, there is nothing more I could ask for! It gets a very strong signal. It actually picked up 4 new neighbor networks that I did not even know existed. So it seems to have the longest range of any of my other wifi products. I am also using it with an Apple Airport, using WPA, so there does not seem to be any issue there! Very happy with this product!
I thought this was a great camera--at least for the casual point and shoot user--for the first year or so. But over time it became more and more difficult to turn it (which happens when the cover is opened). It now won't work at all, and after some web searching I've found that I'm not the only one to experience this. Too bad because it's otherwise a very nice, super-compact camera.
I was happy to get a good fresh batch of film. I have fallen in love with black and white photography, and Ilford makes a great product.
You can pay more for other corded optical mice, but this one is hard to beat. This is the second of these mice that I have purchased...my original one has worked faultlessly on my Windows 2000 PC for over a couple of years, and the second one is now on a Windows XP PC with equal results. I would not hesitate to recommend this product.
I have had this product for about 1 year now and i love it.This product came with a version of Nero which is a very easy to use piece of software for buring CD's. Basically drag-and-drop and then click the burn button.Setup was very easy. It even came with a free VHS tape (i would have prefered a DVD) which showed how to install the drive.Worked fine with Windows XP Pro. Just install the drivers from the CD.The only major downfall was that this was a tad bit on the pricey side. Also, seeing how its about a year old, it is now considered &quot;slow&quot;. I find that it works fine though, can burn a full CD (700mb) in about 5 mins. Also, the way the software controles the Buffer level, i have never had any problems during burning.A note to some though: The face plate is white with a blue cd tray. Some people may not like the blue, but i think it looks Awsome!Nothing about it seems weak of &quot;flimzy&quot;. When the tray is out, it is very sturdy. Also had the headphone jack and volume control in the front for listing to music, although i don't use this.I am very pleased with TDK, and would quickly go back to them if i ever wanted another drive, such as their new DVD burners.To sum up, this is a great product that i have enjoyed using.~Hope this helps
Yesterday I received this item and tried my C5 spotter on this. It is just perfect. Earlier I tried several other heavy duty tripod used for camera and they were horrible, could never set them properly to view some object and they used to shift their position once set. But this tripod works great and even I could focus on a plane in the sky and track it with the knobs. I think this is ideal tripod for C5 spotter. Really happy with celestron. The height of the tripod was perfect for me(I am about 5'-10'').Also packaging was pretty good, thanks to Amazon.Only cons I would say that the tripod can't be used for viewing some high altitude object in the sky. And yes, it's heavy(not that portable, if you consider to take it out on a trip or something), which is expected and required for the Spotter to be stable.
I like it. Even when I don't need directions, I have it set on the map, and street names come up that I never realized were there. When I do use the directions, I like the fact that it gives estimated time of arrival.It's easy to read and accurate.
Digital breakup for the most part has been very minimal. AUDIO storage has been no problem. Overall I give this product a 3 star rating in overall performance.
Great cable until it failed after only 6 months. It was my spare and spent most of its life in a drawer in a loose coil similar to how it was shipped. Never kinked, pinched, and absolutely not abused. Might be OK if it were hooked up to a device and left alone, but did not last for more than six months when occasionally coiled and uncoiled. Cheap.
1. Quoted from the manufacturer web site FAQ 6-9-2008: [...]"The RF Extender does NOT work with the Home Theater Master MX seriesremote, the Kameleon remote, or the Harmony series 880 and up."I had decided to purchase this product from the overwhelmingly great reviews. I was interested in using it with our Logitech Harmony One universal remote, but the high-end Harmony uses a flat little non-AA/AAA rechargeable Li battery, similar to the type used in cell phones and cameras... so unfortunately this extender won't work for me:(2. Also quoted from the same FAQ page, an interesting note regarding those Harmony remotes that CAN work with this extender:"What is the difference between the 433 and the 418 frequency?There is no difference other than the frequency itself. The reason for the two frequencies is to allow you to be able to have the RF extender on two of the exact same brand devices without having interference. They both work great!! If you wish to control an XM radio then you will need the 418. If you wish to control a Harmony remote then you will need the 433." (Also, a relevant note from their product purchase page: "If you would like to use the extender with satellite radio products, you would need to purchase the 418MHz".)FYI, there are also notes here re: use of the extender with Media Center PC or a Scientific Atlanta Cable box, battery charging options (including an available USB charger) and instructions, and optional 3 or 6-eye IR emitters.
I had bought this item from Buy.com. They took whole 2 weeks and didnt ship my item. I went for Amazon and order was in place on 7th day.Moreover, Amazon did price correction when Price dropped by [...] in two weeks... I am extremely happy with Amazon.Nuvi 360 is awesome product. I love it !! My other friends who has StreetPilot cry for long up-time, cloudy weather etc. This one acquires Satellite just in seconds !! Perfect !!
This is my second pair of the Olympus Tracker 8X25 binoculars. I carry them with me on all my walks and the clarity and ease of use as well as the portability make them an exceptional value. The price is most reasonable too. I have a friend who spent over $1000 on her Zeiss (sp?) binoculars, and when she's let me borrow hers, I haven't noticed a significant difference. They are a great item. LD
It came fast, good packaging, it came boxless, just the plastic wrap original and the ink inside. worked wonderfully. thanks.
I was more than a bit disappointed in my new Vaio FRV26, but not for the reasons stated by the other reviewer.My biggest beef is the misrepresentation of the size of the hard drive. It is supposed to be 40GB (give or take). I can understand a little leeway for the operating system, the preinstalled apps and a recovery partition (after all, this is my first non-Compaq computer ever). But my C drive has 13GB (9GB available) and my D drive has 18GB (18GB available, although there is an empty &quot;Images&quot; folder on the drive).Second of all, the combo CD-RW/DVD drive seems flimsy. As much use as a peripheral like that would get, I would have thought it would have been made a bit more sturdy. I don't abuse my equipment, but constant repetitive motion of the door popping slightly ajar, and me having to pull it out the rest of the way with my fingers, and then press the CD into the spindle is a recipe for disaster IMHO.The sound from the onboard speakers is anemic at best, so unless I'm using headphones, I won't be able to enjoy my CDs or MP3s (and with that skimpy hard drive space I doubt I'll be collecting very many and storing them on the computer).The packaging was sound, the laptop arrived safely with all parts intact, not a mark on it. It fired up right away, and began charging its very expensive ($229 at sony.com; $130 give or take at ebay.com) battery.I immediately went to Add/Remove programs and got rid of the hoggy Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money and a few other items of no use to me.The placement of the arrow, Home, End and Delete keys was haphazard, and not in any pattern that I have ever seen or been used to. The keyboard itself will take some getting used to. (I upgraded from a -- don't laugh -- Compaq Armada 4160T, 166MHz.) The keys are so far back; the &quot;wrist rest&quot; or space between the keyboard and the front of the laptop is so deep that it's difficult -- awkward -- to type for any length of time.I am impressed with the power underneath the Vaio's hood, however. It's got a nice fast chip. It will run all my apps (Dreamweaver MX, Photoshop, Nero Burning ROM, Word 2K, Wordperfect 8, Topstyle Pro 3, Links 2001) with ease.
This does everything I would expect from a higher priced unit...I am very pleased. BTW, the battery case does come loose, but for me, that' a minor problem.
Arrived a lot earlier than stated, very happy because purchased for a gift and it arrived in time. Great laptop bag for the money half the cost of my intuit bag and its only a 15" and not the 17". Same basic features lots of extra pouches and storage pockets, at this price I would recommend to everyone who is looking for one.
I got one of these for christmas and it was pretty cool at first and it was working just fine. But then about 2 days later the stop/down arrow button stopped working. So we took it back and exchanged it. When we took it back the lady said they had been having a lot of problems w/ them. Then when i got home i put all my favorite songs on it and sat down to listen to it. But the sound quality was horrible. I don't think i can even describe how bad it was. So we took them back and bought Creative Nomad ones and they work awesome and they have all the same features.
I purchased this Toshiba DLP television recently. Before 1 1/2 months old, it just stopped working. Called Toshiba, and they directed me to 3 service centers. First one never answered the phone. Second one said they would call back within an hour... I called back a couple hours later and they said they were swamped and would call me back. Never heard from them again. Third one said Toshiba did not authorize them for home service. So now I'm stuck with a $1500 paperweight, until they will authorize the retailer I bought it from to service it.So after talking with the tech at the retailer, he was sure it was the lamp. It took me 2 hours to get toshiba to send me a lamp replacement(they kept on flat out refusing until they called the tech themselves), which ended up not even fixing it.Now, it could be weeks before I get a working television(guaranteed another week at the very earliest), it's already been a week. I am just in shock that I spend that kind of money on something, it breaks this soon, and they could care less if or how long I am without a television. They will not budge on trying to compromise to make me even somewhat satisfied. It's just 'sorry, company policy' over and over and over.I have always owned toshiba tv's, but never had a problem with one. Their level of customer service just plain stinks. I truely can't believe it, I've dealt with microsoft for xbox 360 problems, and I thought that was bad. I've dealt with Nintendo, there's a company that knows customer service. This is just plain frustration and nothing else. With a tv that new, they should be letting me take it back to the retailer for a new set. If it wasn't for a 30% restocking fee the tv would be returned now.Bottom line, if you have any problems with a toshiba product be prepared to be without it for a long time and get no satisfaction at all. And now I will worry that my tv is a 'lemon' and even after I get through this mess it will just happen again in a couple months to go through again??
I purchased this photo paper in order to print photos of the grandkids that my children posted online. It is perfect for that purpose, especially when framed! The paper truly shows off the beauty of these litle people!
I had been debating whether or not to buy this lens or the 1.8 and finally decided I'd spring for the more expensive 1.4. I am not sorry I did. This is an excellent sharp lens that works really well for portraits and in low light situations without flash. It has really nice bokeh as well. I use it on my crop sensor camera body (Nikon D7000) so it acts as a 75mm focal length. One of these days I will spring for a full sensor (FX format) camera body and will be glad to be able to continue to use this lens on that body as well.I highly recommend this lens for a nice all-purpose prime lens.
This is a good tripod. However, I didn't appreciate how small it really is. I cannot use it without kneeling down.
It did a very good job for one year, after that, the microphone stopped working. Since it worked so well initially, I bought 3 headsets, one for myself and the other two for my relatives. 2 headphones had the same problem: the microphone stopped working after one year of use (we used them for Skype once a week). Since it has limited lifetime warranty, I called Koss, but you have to pay $9.00 for shipping and handling. I'd rather spent $13.00 and buy a new one. So, if you're looking for a headphone that works well for only one year, this is your product.
Just what i was looking for! I got these to replace composite cables hoping for a better quality picture and these definately did the job. They seem to be made very good and the shipping time was great.
I must have the only v40 that has worked flawlessly.. I have owned my V40 for years. Copies fine. Faxes every week/every time. Paper feeds fine. Prints nice photos and text. I don't remember it ever jamming...The only issue I have with it is the cost of replacement ink. But, that's a general HP issue..
I just received the Zen Microphoto as a gift. Wow. It's much better than my prior MP3 player. The former player (a much smaller unit - I think a Nomad) was also a Creative, which lasted for several years and many hours in the gym. I even dropped the prior one, and it still works well. Therefore, I expect my Zen Microphoto to perform as well and to last as long. I've had no trouble transferring music from my laptop or listening to it on the Zen Microphoto. The controls are very easy to use and adjust through the menu screens. I also purchased the Traveldock to take it on the road and charge it when not connected to the computer. (I should mention that my partner has a Creative 30GB Nomad Jukebox Zen Nx which has lasted about 3 years so far and has been used very frequently when travelling, at home, at the gym, etc. I believe that our experience with Creative products demonstrates that they are excellent and reliable.)
The batteries take longer to charge than to discharge, so heavy gaming sessions leave you with two exhausted batteries.Since the battery charger is USB connected, the battery charges only when the machine is on.
This is the worst product I ever bought...$1000 waste of money it lasted only 3 years !Dont buy this TV! as Class action suit was filed in June 2011 against Polaroid due to over heating capacitors !
One of the coolest products I've bought in a long time. Excellent sound quality, easy file transfer and great software. I use with IMAC and USB connection. Fast and easy ! No complaints...just plain fun. YEEE HAAA !
How to choose? There are so many competing polarizing filters on the market. Some cost so little that I was suspicious. Some cost more than the camera on which I wanted to mount it - too much. I chose this one because of some name recognition and a mid-range price. I am disappointed. It does not filter glare nearly as well as the last one I had, years ago. It also seems "spotty" portions of the image have glare reduction and portions do not,
Is ok. Need big arm. Still slips a little. Fits product well and stays fastened but not too well on arm.
Great buy for the money. Nothing wrong with these, durable and ready to collect all your shreds. This site requires so many words so trying to find something more to say. LOL
good: great picture quality.bad: very noisy fan. drives my crazy.
so far, Windows XP won't recognize the camera on two different computers. If I can get a response from tech support, I suspect they can address it. So far, no response.
I have probably spent 50-60 hours trying to convert my digital movies recorded on this camera to dvd. I am not technically-savvy, so I expected to spend some time, but this is ridiculous. I finally got the imagemixer software (included on the Olympus Master disc)to burn a dvd, but the sound is just a high pitched squeak at the beginning of each clip. So irritating. I tried converting the quick time movies into mpeg-4 using cucusoft and burning a disc with nero express 6, but the quality was so poor, I didn't even bother to burn the dvd.As a still camera, this is fine. It's my first digital, and I have been happy with my photos. I like the larger than usual LCD. I also like the ability to close the LCD and drop the camera in my purse.
This is a useful little light that does not give off a huge amount of light but would be okay for reading in bed, on a plane or anywhere else you did not want to wake or disturb others. There are other, better booklights but they are bulkier and heavier.
Delivery was very prompt and the price for these binoculars was good, but the quality was not as good as previous reviews led me to believe. Perhaps because I wera glasses, I had a little difficulty in focus. Also, the view is not as bright as my old set. In short, don't expect more in quality than what you pay for these Bushnell Binoculars.
It is pretty noisy. When printing, it shakes like a wet dog. It keeps forcing me to press the select button when I'm low on ink, for each and every print job. The quality is good (when there's lots of ink), but it prints VERY SLOWLY (about 10 ppm in b&w;, and 3-4 ppm in color).And I can't save the software to a folder I want. It has to choose, and then it copies its files to a separate directory. If I delete either one, it refuses to work. Then I have to reinstall the drivers.This cost me $159 brand new. I have to buy new cartridges every month and it's costing me around $1000 a year, JUST FOR INK!-EDIT-I want to lower the rating to 2 stars, but it won't let me.
This item is amazing! Easy to use, lightweight and portable and worth every penny. I found it to be cheaper on amazon.com than anywhere else I've searched and I've looked for months.
This bag is heavy duty and well constructed. It will really only fit a camera body (my 40D doesnt fit unless I take off the extra battery pack) with one lense attached (not a zoom). Lenses will not fit in the side pockets, but I can keep extra batteries, a filter, and some lense cleaning supplies in the side pockets. I would recommend the product, but only if you want a smaller bag for light trips.
This is working great for my church, and what a savings! Don't hesitate to buy these for your application. It's great!
It fit my 2002 Ford Ranger perfectly. The colors of the wires were the same as all of my wires in my JVC stereo (different shades like a darker green compared to lighter, but still green). Worth its weight in gold!
This cooler doesn't work for a P4 3.0GHz. The CPU temperature gets to high. I must return to my old cooler. I don't recommend this product.
I bought it 4 months ago and it works fine so far. It is also small and easy to carry. Nothing to complain about.
This battery was to replace one for my Palm Zire 72. It didn't come with any instructions or tools to remove the old battery even though one of the reviews for this battery said that it did. So far the battery is working but seems to go down pretty quickly.
After searching for a bag for my new Sony camcorder (a larger one at 14" long) and finding nothing but bags priced at over $100, I took a chance and ordered this "cheepie" bag. I was surprised and happy to find it is well-padded and roomy enough for the camcorder, extra tapes and batteries and accessories. I like it enough to feel satisfied and I do not know what the $100 bags I looked at have that makes them any better.
I own a samsung ml 1740 laser printer and this toner it's perfect for my needs
I wanted a unit with plenty of power, inputs that included phono,cd, tape, tv, swtchable a/c and good basic controls. I did not want or need extra &quot;effects&quot; for movies/tv. The unit sounds and works great. For the money its hard to beat. I happy, the unitworks as advertised!
Well, I was standing at CompUSA staring at the Xircom SpringPort Modem and the CardAccess Wristband Thincom Modem. The Xircom was about $30 more, and of course it was MUCH bigger. I'm just about to buy the Thincom, when I notice that you have to use a Dongle. You can't just plug in a phone line. I also notice that the dongle cable is **6 feet** long. So the module is small, light, and not noticeable when it's installed...You STILL have to lug around a 6 foot cable to use the thing!So I bought the Xircom. It is TOO cool! Extremely fast connection, no problems connecting or staying connected. I used Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, MultiMail, and HandFax with no problems. The unit is VERY heavy, but it is extremely solid, and is much easier to lug around than a 6 foot cable.I'll probably sell it on eBay or something when the Innogear SixPak comes out, but for now it rocks!
sound quality is very good, but the side extender broke many times in both ears. DEfinetly not recomended for heavy users.Pros: Good sound, excellent DETACHABLE cable (great idea), switch to change sound preferences.Spanish:Buena calidad de sonido, pero los soportes de los auriculares son un desastre, tengo estos aud&iacute;fonos casi un a&ntilde;o y los soportes se han roto por lo menos cinco veces. Funciona repararlos con pegamento, pero es muy molesto, y sabes que se volver&aacute; a romper. Definitivamente no los recomiendo para usuarios que quieren usar sus aud&iacute;fonos todos los d&iacute;as. Adicionalmente para algunas personas los auriculares resultan un poco inc&oacute;modos.Ventajas: Tienen buen sonido, posee un cable que se puede separar de los aud&iacute;fonos lo cual resulta excelente para guardarlos.
I saw the picture of the bag and liked it instantly. It is exactly what it is described to be and the size is excellent for a 13" computer. A bigger computer would leave little room for any other accessories (power cables etc). Has enough pockets for necessities like pen drives, notebook - small folders - all you need to get you off on a work trip. The colour and fabric is excellent, but not water proof. Highly recommend it for frequent travellers.
I've set this router up a few times for people and also watch a couple novice users (my dad) set this up without any problems. It grabbed his current internet connection settings from his computer and put those on the router during the install. No problems here, and a very good price.
I bought a cheap USB-serial cable from eBay and used some free PL2303 drivers that I downloaded. Despite the fact that drivers installed okay and detected the hardware, I only got garbage data from it.So I took a chance and bought this USB-serial cable, since there were so many Mac users extolling its virtues. They are all correct: this cable works great! And it has some of the best Mac support I've seen from a hardware vendor.The cable ships with a CD that has Windows and Mac (OS 9 *and* OS X) drivers and documentation on it. The documentation is great -- it fully describes the installation process, which is very simple actually but there maybe some issues here and there. It also covers using the cable with various popular devices, like a Palm Pilot and Virtual PC. There's even a small application that gets installed that gives you some status info and lets you install the drivers.One caveat is that that you can only install one set of drivers for an OS. So if you install the OS X drivers, you can't also install the OS 9 drivers and use it in Classic mode. You also can't install the Windows drivers if you're running Virtual PC, but there are instructions on how to get around that. The documentation even says that Keyspan doesn't officially support Virtual PC, but they include instructions provided by end-users anyway. I wish every vendor provided that kind of documentation.I know this cable is much more expensive that the cheap-o ones you find elsewhere, but if you're a Mac user, don't waste your time with any other USB-serial cable.
this is actually my 10 yr old daughter's. she thinks it's wonderful and easy to use. i would recommend for a first mp3 player for anyone. her's has about 90 songs on it right now.
That's when the maps on my Go 720 (copyrighted in 2007) were last up-to-date: in 2000.I bought this unit partly because it was supposed to be easy to update. That was, of course, before I discovered that it is impossible to update. The updated maps (2007) take up more memory than the unit has. They also don't fit on a 2 GB SD card (which as far as I can tell is the biggest card the device will support). It probably wouldn't be so big, but you have to download the whole of North America, to include Canada and Mexico.So, for five-hundred dollars, I got seven-year-old maps that I can't upgrade. I probably could have bought a seven-year-old atlas for fiftey cents. I will be running back to Garmin now.
I purchased a Podfreq for my brother and was really impressed with the quality of the sound it produced and the overall design of it. I was using the Belkin Tunecast II and the Griffin iTrip.The Belkin Tunecast was worthless and I never got a good signal from it. It also was a pain to have this little device hanging from the headphone jack, and I had to replace batteries often (not powered from the iPod).The Griffin iTrip had better sound quality and was great for how compact it was, but only worked well in certain vehicles. I ended up selling it to a friend (which worked well in her Tacoma). Didn't work well in my Integra.So, I decided to get a Podfreq. I've been using mine for over a year now and I haven't had any problems what-so-ever. The stand built into the base is a nice touch and makes it great for setting on a desk or a countertop. This also makes it so the antenna is sticking straight up, giving the best signal. I use it regularly on drives of 5-6 hours (with or without the power adapter). It fits nicely in the cup holder and changing stations is simple to do. since it has a mini usb and firewire connection built in I usually don't even carry the iPod cable. You can use the wall adapter with a regular usb cable to charge your iPod (one less cable to carry around).Well, my brother's decided to slowly die similar to other people's on here. He called up Sonnets and they had him return it for repair. He got it back and it's working fine now. I am curious about other people having the same problem. Sonnets told him it was because he left it out in the cold, but I've left mine in the cold various times and have had no ill effects (knock on wood).Some of the things that could use improvement:No backlight, making it hard to use in low light or at night.Using the car adapter makes it hard to fit in the cup holder (but if your cup holder has the slot for a mug handle it should fit perfectly).Overall, a very good transmitter with better sound quality than any of the transmitters that use the headphone jack. Excellent features and design. Acts as a nice protective case.
I do not like the Plantronics Mx500i headset that I purchased from Amazon. I had hoped to use it to receive Voice over internet, allowing me to receive calls through my laptop where ever I chose. I can not keep the headset in my ear. It pinches and then falls out.I will be returning this to Amazon and trying a different type.
This is a nice external drive and works well with Windows XP or Vista. However, it does NOT work with Windows 7. If you have a computer using Windows 7 or if you plan to upgrade to Windows 7 then this is not the drive for you.
... . With my Kodak DC-240 (1 megapixel) digital camera, it accommodates over 150 photos. What can I say? I'm delighted with the sudden increase over the 8mb flash memory that originally came with my camera. ...!
Yes, it's lightweight--not very suitable for the larger or heavier cameras, but entirely satisfactory for the many &lt; 2-pound smaller cameras. The integral tilt head is a great touch, and avoids another purchase of a separate head. The smallest leg section is a bit light and flimsy, but I think other users have also found that it is entirely useable when not completely extended.
How on earth did I manage to live my life before this Christmas when Palm m100 entered my life? I've always been one of those folks who shops for hours in December for the perfect organizer, then by February has either given up on it or lost it. Those small enough for the pocket were too small for all my info and those big enough for my data were too big to take with me everywhere. The Palm m100 solved that problem. It fits easily in my pocket, I've got all my calendar appointments in it, set up a rehearsal schedule for my handbell choir thru November, I even have notes on every rollercoaster I've ridden (more than 300!) Add to this several games, a musical metronome, and other programs, and I still have half the memory left. I use my m100 for EVERYTHING now. Even the dreaded Graffiti handwriting input system was a snap to learn. After just an hour or so of practice, I'm writing at 18-20wpm... and unlike my sloppy handwriting, when I write into the Palm, the type is clear. At some point in the future, I may upgrade to a model with more memory, but this one seems to be holding its own for now... and believe me, I put it through its paces!
I bought this [thing] at [a local retailer] for my art studio. I just wanted something cheap and simple. Little did I know that it would sound this good. Believe me, I'm a nut when it comes to having all the surround speakers, a powerfull receiver, etc. So I mean it when I say the sound is amazing with this unit. I thought the "surround mode" was a gimmick. I was wrong. The Philips sounds better than some of the nicer stereos I've owned. Ain't that a kick?
Took only seconds to hook-up and the range was over 50 ft. Fits very well on your lap and is easy to use. By the feel of the keyboard you can tell it's not the most expensive and sometimes the trackball sticks, but it was well worth the price. I recommend this product.
These cards are a GREAT upgrade for any digital camera! Most digital camera only come with a small memory card, 32MB seems common. I always recommend getting an upgraded memory card immediately upon purchasing a digital camera - It makes such a huge difference!This particular card is especially nice. It's got a very fast write speed, which is more important than you might think! The better the write speed, the faster the picture you take it put on the card. The faster that is, the faster you can take another picture!Overall I've been extremely happy with this card. It's fast and reliable. I highly recommend this card, you won't be disappointed.
I've had nothing but problems since getting this router, which recently came to a head in a 7-hour tech call. During this 7-hour tech call, they had me install a new version of the firmware, which resulted in the router not working at all. Linksys offered to ship me a new one, but I needed it immediately for my work. They told me I would have to pay for rush shipping EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE THE ONES THAT "BROKE" IT!! Their customer service was horrible, so I called the corporate office and found out that there was actually another level of tech support that they never even sent me to. The corporate technician was able to help me by suggesting that I simply get a different type of router (too much interference from my neighbors' wireless systems). Although they had indeed rendered my system useless, they likely would not have been able to fix the original problem. Why couldn't the original tech have just given me this information and saved me the 7 hours out of my workday? I went out and bought a Netgear router that evening, and so far, it's worked excellently. I understand Linksys is supposed to be of superior quality, but if anything goes wrong, don't expect any sort of quality tech support.
I have had this camera for over a year now. A few months after I got it, I had an issue where the lense wouldn't extend. There was a jam, so I sent it back to Olympus and it was repaired. It took them 5 days to inspect it and repair it, since then I have had NO problems with this camera. My husband actually dropped it the other week from a height of about 5ft 4inches (he is 6ft 4 and was getting ready to take a picture) and the camera still works GREAT! My only complaint is how fast it does go through batteries. We have 8 sets of Energizer 2500 mAH rechargeables, and we need every one of them.
I have memory from PNY before with great results, so I knew what to expect as I upgraded and doubled my memory on my older HP media center PC. Got the memory very swiftly and it installed easily with no problem. The immediate difference was everything worked quicker and smoother. I like that the PNY memory is compatible with all Mhz of older processors, so no problems there. Just a great product !!
This cable is nothing short of pure ecstasy. From the military grade high quality copper to the tough durable shoelace-like armor that surrounds it. They've gone as far as adding the directional arrows so that way you don't put it on backwards which you wouldn't want to do that, trust me. I had to put off a car and insurance payment to buy this herculean cable, but it was all worth it considering ill never have to buy another cable again. it was too bad it didn't fit the dvd player (oops) but im still keeping it for when zombies attack or the aliens come down, im sure itll come in handy, i mean for the price it better take off some heads and stuff.
just so you know, i used "a kids review" because im at work and cannot create an account. (im 18 so you know). i just recieved this item today from ebay just because i find it easier. anyway, i put it in my car, but because its a '91 grand prix, the cigarette lighter was to far back for the roadtrip to reach, so i had to buy an extention from walmart that costed me about $3. but, after that, i mounted everything and set it up (with the extention) in about 10 to 15 minutes. they did a very good job allowing you to rotate where the ipod faces. and stayed in place very nicely.I still own the orriginal griffin itrip, but had to upgrade because its not compatable with the new video ipod (5g). and i must say that the sound quality of the roadtrip is superior compared to the itrip. plus it mounts your ipod so you dont have to hold it while you drive! and you still get good reception, PLUS it charges your ipod! Amazing!but do note: it is at fm quality, not cd. so if you have your ipod hardwired into you car it will be much better, but it is much more expensive. so after the cost factor and the quality, i would recommend the roadtrip.another amazing feature is that the actual fm transmitter (not the mount) is removable. this is nice if you are trying to broadcast inside your house.overall, this is the best fm transmitter i have every used and would recommend this product 100% above the others.(others being: itrip auto, docking itrip (bad reception/see reviews), the orriginal itrip, anything monster brand (i havnt seen hardly any good reviews on any of monsters products))i havnt used any of the "other" products, but i have done my research mostly from the following websites, cnet.com epinions.com, amazon.com, and several other lesser known sites)
Actually identical to original EXCEPT this unit included resistance terminators. Great product.
I purchased this fish finder from the factory sales on ebay for around $40 +/-. when I took it out to the bay to go fishing I found that it does not work at all in water deeper than 120'. when in water &#60; 120' the fish finder works as it is designed, it shows the depth, temp, and basic symbols to identify bottom features, large fish, snd small fish. the water temp is the temp at the depth of the transducer only, and the depth of the fish on the screen is told by a 1/10 bar scale(you do the math to determine the depth of fish) the bottom features are depicted on the screen by boulders on the bottom, the more boulders the rougher the bottom (not actual sonar picture of the bottom). I found that unless you can get the transducer to work through the bottom of your boat there is no hope of trolling, the transducer will start to drag behind the boat and stop working if the wind is pushing you too hard, not to mention what happens if you put your engine in gear. from the lake shore the only problem I see with this fish finder is that the cable sinks and pulls the transducer back to you, which the maker advised to add fishing floats to the cable every foot or so to keep this from happening. my conclusion is that if you want a fish finder to mooch in your small boat without an electrical system, or for fishing at the lakes shore, this will work, but if you want a fish finder for a boat with 12v power.. buy a real fish finder
I almost bought one of those $300 IR repeaters but decided to give this a try. I moved all my components into a cabinet so I needed something so I didn't have to keep the doors open. I can't comment on customer service or other issues because I just plugged this in, connected the little thingies to the components and everything worked. The only problem I had was at night when all my lights were on, the blue light stayed on indicated a remote was sending a signal. I then moved the receiver eye under the cabinet and it worked like a charm. The remotes work from all over the room even without line of sight which they didn't when had my components on a table. This thing is great.
The overall sound quality is good in all modes tested by me (audio-CD, MP3-CD, FM-radio).There are some problems, however:1. The ESP (electronic skip protection) system is bad. The player buffers up to 40 seconds of audio CD data and up to 120 seconds of MP3 (at 128kbps). However, it behaves very badly. While walking (just normal fast walk) with an audio-CD (the ESP is ON) I sometimes (too often :-) get sound &quot;breaks&quot; (this has never happened to me with my old philips player which also has about 40 seconds buffer). The situation gets even worse when using a MP3-CD. The following happens (almost always !) - in the beginning it reads the MP3 data until the buffer is full. Then it switches the cd-spin-engine off and plays the music purely from the buffer. About 10 seconds before the end of the buffer, it switches the cd-spin-engine on and tries to read consecutive MP3 data. If you are walking, it usually happens that it fails at this moment, and the sound &quot;breaks&quot; for many, many seconds (so, let's say ... every 100 seconds of &quot;music&quot; you get 20 seconds of &quot;break&quot; ... is this what you expect from a player ?).2. In FM-radio mode it is not possible to use EQ function at all (in CD-related-modes there are 6 different settings available: Flat, Rock, Jazz, Super.Bass, Classic, Power.Sound).3. In FM-radio mode one can preset up to 15 stations (I would need at least 20 in my area :-)4. The remote control does not have a LCD display (the main unit has one, but not illuminated).Note that there is no firmware upgrade possible for this model, so all these problems will not go ...It's up to you ... if you can live with them ...
This is a must have. Phones are now cordless. Power tools are now cordless. Why still use an iron with a cord? This iron isn't battery powered but is heated before use. If you return it to the base as you switch garments, it will continue to reheat as you go. This iron stays hot with perfect results. It doesn't even feel like ironing because you are not fighting with a cord. It is also SO much faster to iron without the cord struggle. I had no idea that the iron cord is what makes ironing such a chore! Table cloths are a piece of cake. The iron surface is not Teflon but the shiny metal heated surface glides with no problems. Buy it.
This Tyvek CD/DVD Sleaves are the best, they will outlast your discs, your grand children will use them. They do make them in color, but they are too expensive.Yes, I do recommend this Tyvek Sleaves and the AMAZON is the best place to buy them.
Entirely conforms to the underside of the FX1 - lightweight to a point where you forget its there. I found the flip up, flip down pad unexpedly comfortable, shooting a lot of quick hand-held quick takes - made for solid shots on the fly!
This item is amazing. The directions that come with this item do not fully explain the capabilities of the product. I just mounted my flat screen to the wall over my fireplace and needed to put the cable box, dvd player, etc. somewhere. Rather than mounting the devices to the wall next to the mantel and ruining the image of the room, I put the devices in a cabinet. The extender comes with only 1 IR extension (I also purchased the 3 eye cable for all my devices) but the box itself is also a IR emitter. It comes with 2 batteries so one is within the IR box (which charges the battery) and the other is in the remote; so you never have to worry about dead batteries. The box (for me) has a very long range. The last negative thing about this device is that when you accidentally sit on the remote, you devices will go nuts since nothing prevents the signal from reaching the equipment.
The perfect stick of SODIMM for a wonderful price. I bought two of these and now my laptop is screaming fast with 1 GB of RAM. If you haven't purchased a RAM upgrade for your Toshiba, what are you waiting for? This is a night and day difference!
I'd like to start this by saying that I'm not a huge fan of Microsoft or an Apple snob, just an average person who likes music. I bought a zune because I liked the bigger screen, I like the brown (so sue me), and I personally find it easier to navigate. I am a PC user, so the mini version of Windows Media Player is more intuitive to me. I also have spent many hours with friend's and family's ipods. They both store as much music as I need, they both sound good, and they both seem to be built well. The software installed fine and downloading songs was no problem (after a free upgrade to WMP 11). The zune found all of the MPEG4 videos I had on my computer, including Yacht Rock, and played them fine. I do like apple's click wheel a little better, although I seem to have a little trouble stopping exactly where I want to, but I like zune's interface, screen, and customizability. I would give the ipod five stars as well, so I really don't think it has to be a major life altering decision as to what type of person you want to be. They're pretty much the same. Go to the store and buy the one you like, they both work fine.
This wireless adapter seems a bit slow, considering my wireless modem is upstairs, and I'm using this for my desktop which is downstairs. If you're ordinarily surfing the web, this adapter is fine, however if you need reliable strong internet used to play games, I wouldn't recommend this item, as it cuts in and out during gameplay.
I picked up the 510XL to augment my 2 meter ham radio in my FJ40. The small size made it easy to find a location to mount it. With a front bumper mounted antennae I have an SWR of 1.4 and very good reports from other trucks on the trail.
I've been using it on a daily basis for more than 1 year already and it's really great. Absolutely no glitches so far (I've dropped it on the floor SEVERAL times), great battery life !
These headphones are superb. The sound is outstanding, clear, natural, well-defined, and spacious. Using these headphones, I can hear some details in music that I miss when listening to speakers (high quality speakers). These headphones are very comfortable, and comfort is very important to me. I can even wear them over my eyeglasses with no problem at all.Note: These headphones use a "open" design, meaning you may sometimes hear sounds around you while you use them, esp when listening to quiet passages of music. If your primary goal is to block out all outside sounds, these are not the headphones for you. This is not a problem for me using them at home with normal ambient noise levels. Also, the open design means someone nearby may sometimes hear sound coming from the headphones - but the level is very low and can only be heard by someone very close by, within a few feet or so. Again, this is not a problem for me or the person with whom I share a medium-size apartment. For me, the open design is not a problem at all, and I recommend these headphones very highly for their outstanding sound quality and comfort.
The wireless intermittently cuts out completely (ie, the lights on the front indicate it is no longer providing wireless service), the port-forwarding completely broke in the latest version of the firmware, there are no docs for the updated firmware, even though the web interface has changed and added new features, and the docs have no information for using the router with anything other than Windows.Rotten, lousy, piece of garbage. The last Linksys product I'll ever own, that's for sure.
I already owned a 4GB sony memory card, but I wanted to have a couple more for backups, and these worked great. About half the price I paid for the other one I bought about a year earlier.
The Audiovox Sirius SRS SIR PNP2 is much less impressive than it should be in this age of cool electonics. As a matter of fact, the Audiovox unit is downright hot. It creates enough heat that one could use it as a handwarmer on cold mornings.The heat that it produces obviously comes from a less than latest generation electronic design. Features of the design include large size and bulkiness. Where to mount the damnned thing is a problem in contemporary cars with bucket seats and center consoles.Other issues with the Audiovox include the antenna connectors. They are miniture SMB coaxial connectors that apparently are easy to mangle and difficult to replace. If you break a connector your are left to buy another antenna. If you screw up the connector, fifty bucks wil let repace a fifty cent connector.One last complaint. The SRS draws so much power making so much heat that your car battery can be drained in suprisingly short order. If you draw power using the Cig lighter, be certain to turn it off or make sure you have jumper cables.The Sirius radio service is very enjoyable but I recommend having a look at alternatives to the Audiovox unit.The unit's sole redeeming feature is the cradle with the built-in RF modulator. It conveniently allows the SRS to be heard on you car's FM radio without connections to your antenna lead or to your cassette tape player.If I had it to do again, I would seriously consider XM.
It's a defective item, the lens couldn't auto focus, I haeve returned it, but you charged me shipping fee, I don't know why.
i am giving 4/5 is because of size of this bag. overall it was a very good choose and i am really satisfied with the product. if you are looking for a camera bag that can contain your camera and single lens, charger and cables, it can be suitable for you. it can not keep more than those stuffs.
Excellent product, works as expected, now I can hear my music in my backyard without make any extra connection, the product do not affect the quality of the sound of my outdoor and indoor speakers, if ypu have a not complicated system this will works for you very well.
Generally, works as advertised. However,unlocking more of its functionality requires web search. Thirty Gig seems to be a limitation and is easily reached if you download a lot of video content. Adding an 80 Gig drive solves this problem.
best buy has them for 20 plus for each one expensiveCame on time before scheduled dateproduct is goodmore will come after some more days of useas of now working great
This is not too bad for moon observation.It reduces glare of moon as well, easy on your eye, especially for long continuous observation.It may be worth the item price.
It's a great power supply and my third PCP&C product over time. Just one word of warning. It is larger than most of this power level. It BARELY fit in the PSU space of my Antec P182 case. I had to cut the tiewrap and move the cables around one at a time to place them properly. Other than that it's silent and strong.
I bought this product in January 2006. It worked great untill the USB dongle stopped working apparently for no reason. I didnt dropped it or did anything that could have broke the USB dongle. This is my second bad experience with Microsoft Hardware. I will stay away from Microsoft's hardwares hereafter.
I'm on the last of my sequence of a half dozen or more of these things. Harmony, bought out by Logitech, had a great idea, however, it was never properly implemented. This remote can be very helpful when it works, but then it lulls you into a false sense of security. Firstly, the most recently manufactured units have been as fragile as glass - my last one lost all the LCD in a day of use. But more importantly, there is a bug in the firmware that debounces the keys (software to detect when a key is pressed and when it is released). Sometimes it will miss a key press, which is just annoying. More perniciously, it will miss a key release, and continue to send out the same code until another button is pressed. If it happens to be a volume button, volume will continue to increase or decrease until max or min. However, it if is a function that has not repeat effect, like input select, it will sit there, sending out the same code until is kills the batteries. Sometimes it burns out an internal DC/DC converter in the process. Logitech has had years to fix this problem but it refuses to admit that it exists. This is a rookie coding problem to fix, but my guess is Logitech bought out Harmony, and most of the Harmony software developers left for greener pastures. It does not bode well for the other Logitech Harmony remotes.It appears to be discontinued, but it was a great idea, though flawed, at a decent price and it had enough buttons to almost never require soft-buttons. I stuck with it because I had configured it for my fairly complex A/V system over a period of time, and it was simple to load the configuration into a replacement unit. I keep an old Win98 machine around, mostly unused, for the upload software. Now I have to find another compromise device, and figure out how to configure it for my system.
Holds all the info I need. I love SanDisk...they are a very trusted name.
Three months ago, after doing some reading in the web regarding this subject, I went to BestBuy looking for a system for my car. At that time I had narrowed down my options to either the Griffin iTrip FM transmitter for dockable iPods or the Moster Cable iCarPlay wireless FM iPod transmitter/charger but was not totally sure so I decided to ask for advice to a salesperson at the store (bad decision) and he recommended the Monster product.He claimed he had one in his car and he loved it. He also highlighted the advantage of charging your iPod while you listen to your music.About the same time, my son bought the Griffin product and he has been using it since then.Well, I began using the Monster system for about 6 weeks and then switched with my son and began using his Griffin gadget and after gaining experience with both products I can say the following:1) Because the Monster Cable system has only 8 pre-set FM stations you can use to send your signal to, you have to make sure that there is at least 1 free FM band in the city where you are using this product. If not, you are out of luck. Here in Indianapolis, after much work I found only one FM band that is not being used by a local station so I got lucky and my system works fine. The Griffin iTrip FM transmitter for dockable iPods has much more flexibility since it allows you to tune to any of over 100 FM stations in your FM dial.2) Even if you find a "clean FM band" to use your Monster Cable FM iPod Transmitter/Charger, you will find that when you are riding your car using the system, you will hit some spots where you will pick-up considerable interference or "static". I have not yet lost my iPod signal when this happens but this situation is quite annoying. For the Griffin iTrip FM transmitter for dockable iPods this problem seems to be much less significant (but not totally absent as they claim in their manual) and this seems to be related to the fact that they use digital technology (versus analog technology which is used by competing products) to beam the signal to your FM radio and this apparently makes the quality of the signal better, stronger and cleaner.3) The "Charge while you Play" feature is quite a plus for the Monster Cable product. The gadget does charge efficiently and very quickly and it keeps your iPod battery fully charged at all times. For long trips this is quite an advantage that the Griffin product does not have.4) The price of the Monster Cable product is considerably more expensive than the Griffin iTrip gadget. At BestBuy, where both, my son and I bought these products, the Monster Cable iTrip product was $69.99 while the Griffin iTrip was $39.99.5) Don't forget that another difference is that with the Monster Cable product you have a cable connected to your iPod all the time and this takes away flexibility and makes it very visible in your car. The Griffin product is wireless and thus there is no connection so you do not need to worry about hiding it when you park your car in oublic places.In summary, these are two innovative products that allow you to listen to your own music in your own car in a practical and flexible manner. If you are mostly going to use this equipment in the city, while you comute to work and back to home and willnot make long car trips, save yourself some money and some headaches and get the Griffin iTrip FM transmitter for dockable iPods. On the other hand if keeping your iPod charged at all times is a must or if you make long, long trips on your car and want to listen to your iPod during these, consider the Moster Cable iCarPlay wireless FM iPod transmitter/charger.
These headsets work well and are generally reliable. As with any headset, try to be careful of letting the wire get run over a chair because over time, it will inevitably damage it enough to require a replacement.
First of all, the sound quality is absolutely top notch and for some people this is all they need. I am satisfied with the earphone. I compared it to my Quite Comfort 3. The overall sound quality is comparable to, if not slightly better than, Quite Comfort 3. When i used the foam ear pieces on Shure SE530PTH, it seemed to offer slightly more noise reduction than Quite Comfort 3. Unlike Quite Comfort 3, you can still use the earphones even when the battery is dead. It's needed only for Push-to-hear feature. The earphones will be as comfortable as the ear pieces you choose. They have put in several different ear pieces in different sizes. I opted for the medium size foam ear pieces. They block enough outside noise without making my ears uncomfortable. After wearing them for several hours, my ears get uncomfortable. My ears got uncomfortable with Quite Comfort 3 because of anti-noise pressure. In terms of extended wear, neither may be suitable.The earphone came up with several cords and extensions. By far the largest one is the PTH device which cannot be removed. Then there is an optional volume control connector. I tried it without the optional volume controller. There was a slight hissing background sound which the optional volume controller reduced. I think it also dampened the sound slightly. My biggest complain is that it gets quite awkward to carry because of the PTH section which has to be on the outside. One can put it in a pocket, but this simply negates the whole point of having PTH.Because of the design of the earphone, when used with foam ear pieces, it transmit any vibration or sound on the device. The cords rubbing against clothes can be heard. At the same time, any chewing or drinking sounds are also amplified.
As a long time owner of Bearcat products, I was not surprised at the quality of the scanner. My only complaint was not being able to buy accessories I needed from Amazon, I had to pay full price and wait quite awhile to get a car charger and a magnetic aantenna from Bearcat.
I purchased this unit in February 2008. About 6 months ago, problems started. When attempting to print from the computer, the alarm light would flash and a message showing "Error 5C10" appeared on the computer screen with the instructions to shut the printer off, turn it back on and if that did not correct the error, refer to the manual. There is NO reference to that error in the manual! Well, the turn it off; turn it on only lasted so long. Then I couldn't copy, fax, scan or print at all...the alarm light just blinked constantly. Called tech support and they talked me through removing the ink cartridges; unplugging the unit; plug back in; replace cartridges. OK...so it worked for 1 week, then back to the same. Tried what the tech suggested, but couldn't get it to work. Called tech support again and went through some more try this; try that. Tech support determined that there was a mechanical failure that prohibited the print cartridge to move. He stated it would be more to fix it than replace; suggested I just buy another. And that's just what I am doing, but it won't be another Canon! I have an HP multifunction machine I purchased in 2001 and it is still working just fine!!I simply do not have the time, patience, energy or desire to troubleshoot technology for hours on end. I own a retail store...NOT a technology center!
I needed to connect to a X-Y crosstable paper cutter located about 30 ft from the PC, and that length exceeded the USB 2.0 spec by about 2x. I considered a wireless solution, then looked at ratings on several lesser brands of active cables before selecting these. I daisy-chained two together, and they work fine. A little more expensive than some brands, but worth it.
One button to press between fast charge and soft charge. Soft charge being the better charge. Wish it was a switch instead of pressing every time but its not that hard. Also, the individual monitor and charge per battery puts this charger as one of the best out there.
Well, it is seems very late for such a review for a tv which came out in 2005.$1700 for 1080p was a deal back in the late 2005. It had been served as my pc monitor for browsing internet most of time because my games and dvd looked so bad on this unit specially the colors.It has two dvi input, dvi1 and dvi2. Dvi1 is real 1920x1080p and dvi2 is 1920x540 interlaced. As soon as I got xbox360 and ps3 I hooked up and here is the result.dvi1: 360-only 408p and 1080p supported.ps3-works ok up to 1080i/720p no 1080p support due to hdcp crap.dvi2: ps3-works ok up to 1080i/720p but 1080p shows a lot of whiteflakes all over screens.360-same as ps3 but worse.I checked firmware update on westy's site and they asked my tv's serial # and I typed and they said invalid and they never responded my e-mails.Finally, it died due to back light failure. I don't want to bother with their product any more.All Westy left me was the bad taste of their brand name.P.s. I recommand do not bother with the ugly speak because there are two ugly holes behind the ugly speaker.
Product was everything it was sold as. Device was easy to set up and works perfectly.
This cable is a high quality cable for the price. The cable felt thick and sturdy. I would purchase it again.
I connected hdtv to hd cable box using this cable with good results. I, frankly, cannot tell the difference -- but I needed to free up a component slot and the hdmi connection did the trick.
Needed two pair for my 5 year old twins. Toys R Us had them for $9.99. Unlike adult headphones, these are very stiff and don't have a lot of flex when placing them over the child's head. They may feel like they are squishing their ears.Also, the earcups are oval, but when worn over the head, the ovals are sideways (long end from front to back, not top to bottom). This led me to believe the headphones are really to be worn over the neck. That didn't work out too well.Pros: cheap. Good sound.Cons: Don't stay in place (tends to slip if child is active while wearing them). Oval earcups are in the wrong orientation for any ear.
As a freelance graphic designer, I need to mail CDs to clients in something sturdy and lightweight: these perfectly fit the bill.
I read lots of reviews on Toshiba R15-S929 before I purchased it from Amazon, and not all of them are fair enough with this product.The only drawback here is the fan, which is really a bit noisy. As for the weight, you should keep in mind that it is not a tablet pc, but a laptop that converts into a tablet pc. I think that some users do not know what to expect from the items they buy and they expect miracles.My machine came with a memory stick of 512Mb, so I just bought another 1Mb to make it faster, but it was running perfect on 512Mb. Toshiba's manual really sucks, mainly because it has no instructions on how to use the pen. It took me a couple of days to realize how to enable the eraser, that is by pressing and holding the other end of the pen against the screen (the screen is really well built and strong, so you don't need to worry about resting your hand on it). Actually, the outer glass of the screen seems to be only a protection, while the real monitor is below, so you have no direct contact with it.There is no bluetooth on this fellow, but I bought a plug-and-play pccard adapter and installed it to the external slot available on the Toshiba R15. I spent only 45 extra bucks and the installation was easy and now the bluetooth is up and running perfectly.I am very happy to have a laptop that can be used in a tablet mode. The tablet features are great and very intuitive. You can use handwritting for e-mails and to take notes as you would on regular paper. The screen really feels almost like paper, so your handwritting is quite the same as it would be on a regular copybook.
The Magellan Maestro 3100 is a great starter for gps. It's maps are clear and navigates well on most major streets. The only problem I have encountered is with new streets ( 3 yrs or less ) not being updated in the system. Especially in a city like Dallas, where new roads and neighborhoods are constantly growing, I would have expected more updates, at least up to a year ago. Otherwise, for more established areas, this machine is really great. It lets you know when to get into the left or right lanes ahead of time before a highway splits. All in all I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.
It works well for most people.I actually ordered several of these for the LCD panel to use as a sort of PIN pad. However, I ended up returning all that I ordered, because the LCD panel only works in calculator mode. Most people probably don't need more than that; but if you do, don't buy this one. I couldn't find this information on the item description here or at the manufacturer's web site; however, a call to the manufacturer confirmed this.
The drives works fine and is plenty of room, but the backup software included is too old and support website is not helpful at all.
This charger works just fine, and I love that I can charge two items at the same time. What a bonus especially when you're travelling!
We were orginally going to buy a front projector to use as a TV/Movie viewer. We don't watch a lot of TV or movies but when we do, we want it to look great. After researching LCDs, Plasmas, Front Projectors, ect.. we saw this rear projector in a Fry's store and were sold. The picture was great.Now it's in our home and HD is incredible on this baby! Regular TV is ok, but usually has to be set to the "stretch" format to look decent. We just signed up for HD service from our DirecTV satallite company.DVDs look incredible! and so far I've only played 720p DVD's since I don't own a 1080p DVD But the processor in this TV allows for up to 1080p (p for progressive as opposed to interlaced).I heartily recommend this television set.PS. get the warrenty (3yr) because the first bulb ($200-$400) is covered and will surely be used up before the warrently runs out and the cost of the warrenty is less than a bulb.
I was skeptical, but these things really do cancel out airplane noise. It's probably not high fidelity, but it's as good as it gets.
this is the ideal camera for beginners. Though I would love it even more if it was thinner and sleeker, but the best thing is that1. great pictures2. uses aa batteries3. in the child/pet mode it takes sharp pics so there is no shaky pics - use to have that problem withe nikon.Its actually better at this that digital slr -from canon.
I got these wonderful beauties with my Micron computer. I live by these things. You get true sound out of them. I even plug it into my DVD. the subwoofer with a bass tester will make you upstairs's neightbor's florr shake. I know I did it. HAHAHA bottomline these babies are wiht the dough for these.
I know this cable is only $9.95,but it is only worth .99cents.This cable will do absolutely &quot;Nothing&quot; for your internet speed or connection. Yes,it will work OK,but the price is totally absurd.Just use the least expensive phone line cable you can find in your local retail store,which I am using right now and your internet connection will work just as good.
I bought Fuji 2650 and this starters kit, which effectively cost only 30 bucks after mail and rebate. You won't get anything better then this i suppose.Fuji 2650 is amazing. Picture quality is excellent too.
A great little charger. Using the optional adapter and this charger I was able to charge up the battery on a 2001 Jeep by simply plugging the adapter into the car's cigarette lighter socket and the charger into a 110VAC outlet. The charger brought the battery up to full charge overnight and I was able to start the Jeep on it's formerly dead battery.
The case is small and only covers the camera, There is no room for an extra battery. You are better served by buying a single extra battery and a better case.
We love the fact that this camera is so tiny. I can just toss it in my purse &amp; it even often fits in my pocket. It's a great camera. Our only complaints are that it has problems with unusual lighting (pictures aren't as good inside, but can be doctored up in a photo editing program) &amp; the menu system is tedious. I don't know if all digital cameras have the lighting problems. It's also slow to take a picture, but I've heard that is true of all digital cameras (I think?). Highly recommend for the price though!!
I was skeptical when looking for a new wireless mouse. I had tried several and was not really impressed with any of them. The delay or skipping I had with them made playing some games difficult and just web browsing annoying. A friend talked me into trying the G7, and I was blown away by it. It does not have any delay, and has never made my cursor skip. It comes with a backup battery and tells you through windows when the power is low and it is time to switch. The buttons (including the scroll wheels tilt buttons) are programmable and work great with games. This is the best wireless mouse I have seen or used.
This tv has an excellent picture. Sharp with deep colors. From some reviews i read before buying this one, i was expecting a huge and encombersome power supply. The power supply measures exactly 5 1/4"x 2 1/2"x 1 1/2" thick. Seems very reasonable to me. I bought this tv for the van and it works directly off the van's 12v cigarette lighter plug. {The 12v power cords are easily obtainable in truck stops}. When we turned that tv on the first time, my wife and i both said wow. I give it five stars.
SOUND: Great! for just two speakers and a small sub, they sound terrific. Even at higher volumes the sub is "bassy" without any static sound, and the speakers are clear without the "tunnel" effect. For the price you wont find a much better quality of sound.APPEARANCE: Great! the speakers are thin and fit perfectly, even on my tiny desk. The sub is a perfect size, about the size of a large shoe box (keep in mind I wear size 15) The blue control knob is also a very cool feature.PRICE: Amazing! quite possibly the best thing about this product.NOTES: If it weren't for the buzzing sound coming from the subwoofer this would be an easy 5 stars. It's not really loud (yet) but it's quite noticeable when my computer is OFF.RECOMMENDATION: If you're seeking a sound system for an office/home computer this is perfect. Obviously if you're into bass heavy music (rap, techno, dubstep) I would invest in a 5 piece system. Something with a wider ranged subwoofer.Hope this helps.
Good product, but it could be improved if it can be adapted to get power from car, after all, this product is used in car mainly.
What a great Innovation!! At a recent baseball game we shot over 200 photo's!! This camera is loaded with so much memory its hard to run out. I recommend it for anybody into sporting events. We didn't miss a shot. The download to the computer afterwards was easy, and the photo's were great!This is a great deal!
Within the last two years I have bought two sets of the Promedia 2.1 speakers based on the reputation of the company, and several excellent reviews on the web. They remind me of my old VW rabbit. When it worked it was an awesome car, but it had one problem after another. The same can be said for these speakers. The subs on both sets failed, and got severely distorted sound. The quality of these speakers has spoken for themselves. ****CHEAP**** They obviously have a serious reliability problem, as suggested by many other customer's reviews, but what is worse, after spending $350 on the two sets, Klipsch will not recall them, and wants me to spend another $40 each to fix the subwoofers. That's great customer service. Don't buy this junk. I have since bought a set of Logitech z-2200 speakers (THX rated) for about $100 and could not be happier. They are built much better, and sound fantastic.
For the price this can't be beat. Very solid look and feel for such an inexpensive pair of binoc's. Granted they are not for everyone, especially those wanting higher magnification. But, they are a wonderful buy and they easily exceed the "You get what you pay for" rule. Only drawback was the case, upon arrival one of the velcro patches was almost falling off. Nothing a little needle and thread didn't fix.
Great product! I am retired military and wanted to move my extensive post card collection I had from my travels around the world in the service. Removed all my post cards from old photo magnetic style photo albums and put them into these pages. Awesome! They look great, nice and you can read the back of the cards. The fact that these are archive safe and acid free is a bonus!
Early in Sept I searched on Amazon for "Hoya HMC UV 52 mm filter" and bought and received an excellent Hoya HMC 52mm UV(o) filter made in Japan. That one is great almost no reflection of light from a table lamp. Then I bought another new lens and needed another filter so I ordered again linking to the product on Amazon from my previous Amazon order so I would be sure to get the same great filter. This time the seller had changed to "Gigabargan" and unfortunately so has the filter they are selling under the same description as before on Amazon. This time I got a Hoya HMC 52mm UV(C) filter made in the Philippines instead. The "C" must stand for "Crap" as the filter is highly reflective compared to the UV(o). Also the original UV(o) filter package says it is Multicoated on the front and on the back, but this later UV(c) package says multicoated on the front but the back says "FULLY COATED" . The seller is not being specific in what they are selling so they are getting this one back. HMC must not mean Hoya Multi Coated all the time.
My WRT54G wireless router is upstairs on one end of the house. My wireless capable BluRay player and 40" LCD TV are downstairs on the other end of the house. I wanted to be able to access Netflix on the set downstairs, but the distance and structure between the router and the BluRay prevented a sufficiently strong signal from getting through. I found the range extender available for under $30 as a factory reconditioned unit and thought it was worth the gamble to try it. Wow! I did have to set it up unsecured, but in doing so, the set-up was quick and I have five bar service from one end of the house to the other. If having a secure LAN was more important, I'd probably have to use different equipment. I did try to set up a secure LAN, but was unsuccessful after a couple of hours and a lot of forum searching. If you are comfortable with this kind of setup, don't need leading edge technology and are on a budget, this works beautifully!The extender came well packaged and arrived quickly and looked like new.
The computer is in good working condition but if you don't have the install disc snow leopard which I don't have there is no way to install a printer or I life because you need the administrator password. I got in touch with Tech Life and they they say they don't have the install disc snow leopard which they told me they put on the computer from the internet. I believe that they had to make an install disk after they downloaded it so they could install it. They don't want to give it up, Now I understand why in one of the reviews she said her computer screen went blank because she didn't have the install disk. I ordered the install disk from apple foR $30.00. I am going to get tech support from Square once I pay for it, you can get this from Amazon, its a one year warranty for $44.99. If you don't know how to do anything with the software as far as installing parallels desktop 6 w windows 7. I life And the remote control doesn't come with it and no documentation in the box when shipped.
This is a decent little scope, with good optics and a reasonably stable mount- as long as you use it sitting down, with the legs unextended. For $200, it's a good entry level choice.I wouldn't say the same about the optional computer-aided pointing system, though. Adding a $149 accessory to a $200 scope is a poor way to allocate funds on a budget. For $350, you'd be far better off buying a 6&quot; or 8&quot; &quot;dobsonian-type&quot; reflecting telescope from Meade or another vendor. You'd have much more light gathering ability, and a much more stable platform. Instead of buying a computer, buy instead a copy of &quot;Turn Left at Orion&quot;, a wonderful book that will show you how to star hop around the night sky and find scores of delightful objects to view.
This transmitter worked better than it's Belkin predecessor but failed were the cord goes into the selector after only a year use. Needs better strain relief at that point.
I received my memory card today and I''m already loving it!! i'm using it in my KRZR (motorola cell) and it's fantastic. pictures, Music and movies, everything in my cell with the memory card. And the adapter is perfect, because I can fit it in my dogotal camera (panasonic Lumix).
This applies to a purchase made from California Electric Supply.I ordered two white jacks but they sent me one white and one almond. The almond one looks like it's been knocking around in a bin for a long time; the package was all chewed up and the face of the jack was scratched. The jacks themselves work fine, I just don't recommend them if you care about how they look.
This was a good screen at a great price. I had it shipped to Afghanistan and it had a broken end, but still worked.
I have to agree with everyone else. This VCR is amazing. I can't believe that a VCR of this caliber is at such a low price. You won't regret getting this one.
This is a really good transmitter. I have bought many and they didn't work good. I read the reviews for this one and decided to try it. I am so glad I did. For the price this is a great little transmitter and I won't hesitate at all recommending it to anyone and I am getting another one for myself.
By my thinking, there are two prime contenders for the value DVD market, the Toshiba SD-1600 and the Pioneer DV-333. Both are good players and there are tradeoffs with either one. With either unit, you'll get great picture quality and great audio (of course if you have a 5.1 or DTS receiver, your DVD player doesn't affect the audio quality, as your receiver does the decoding). Both also offer component video output and coaxial digital audio, useful if you have more expensive home theater setup.Of the two, the Pioneer offers the ability to play recordable CD's and CD-RW's by including a second laser. Most DVD players, including the Toshiba, are either unable to play CD-R(W)'s or play only certain brands, because of the laser frequency differences between the DVD and CD formats. I don't own a burner so this wasn't an important distinction for me. In order to meet the $200 price point, Pioneer includes little else in the way of special features. The DV-333's case comes across as &quot;cheaply&quot; made, but the unit is covered by a comprehensive 1 yr. parts/labor warranty, which is unusual for this price - the SD-1600 has 1 yr. parts / 90 days labor, which seems to be the norm.While the Toshiba offers a few &quot;gimicky&quot; features, such as the ability to magnify the image to remove letterbox bars (a feature that I found degraded the image unacceptably), it does include the incredible &quot;video black level expansion&quot; feature. What this does is make the &quot;black&quot; reference point of the video signal &quot;true&quot; black rather than the sort of dark-gray black you're used to. I find this to be an amazing improvement - check out Apollo 13 in normal and then black enhanced mode.Since I wasn't able to find any real reason (at the time) to choose the DV-333 over the SD-1600 or vice-versa, I decided to buy one and see how I liked it. Well, the black level expansion decided it - it's worth buying the SD-1600 just to have it. Don't confuse this with &quot;image adjustments&quot; found on other players (the DV-333 for instance). I have heard that the black level expansion circuitry on high-end Sony's is better, but have never actually seen it. If it's better than this, that's saying something.So, why the four stars instead of five? A few things. First, the unit is a bit noisy, certainly not noticeable from &quot;couch distance&quot; but audible if you're lying on the floor near it listening to a CD. Second, layer changes are noticeable, particularly if they occur in the middle of a scene. Conversely, on well-mastered disks which put layer transitions between scenes, they're invisible. These problems certainly aren't enough to counter the positive aspects of the player, but suggest areas that Toshiba could address in future revisions.In short, an excellent value, with the particularly notable black level expansion feature which in and of itself makes this a good investment.
This camera starts recording but the screen is blank. It zooms and everything but wont start "seeing". So far the screen has come back up after a minute or so, but from everyone elses comments, it looks like it will be useless, and sony will not fix it. What is more upsetting is that I just bought a brand new laptop from sony.
I bought the Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 macro for use with my new Canon T2i DSLR camera. I couldn't be happier with the picture quality, ease of use, and the rugged construction. How can I testify to the rugged construction? I accidentally dropped the lens about 2 1/2 feet to a wooden floor with no damage except to my nerves. I don't recommend this type of test but I was much relieved when I saw no damage of any sort and the lens continued with perfect operation. As for the picture quality, easy focus in both auto and manual modes with very clear edge to edge focus with a very well controlled depth of field. Very easy to get great one-to-one close up shots with a minimum distance of about 3 1/2 inches from the front of the lens to the subject. Also great for portraits. You won't miss any detail with this lens on your camera.
This product is awful. Only holds ONE recording at a time, max of 30 seconds. Speaker is barely audible. Don't buy this.
If you need something to record conversations - you know, when the sneaky plumber or the sly utility man comes around - look no further; the Olympus Pearlcorder S701 is the item for you. I've had this for a couple years now and it still works fine. You can fit it into your pocket, and record from there. It does a good job picking up a conversation; you can hear what people are saying fairly clearly; I'm impressed that a recorder wedged into my pant pocket is able to do that.All of the basic functions work fine - fast forward, rewind, etc -. Everything about this recorder is above satisfactory, and it is easy to use. I was going to rate this 5 stars and say that the price was reasonable, but I see that the price has been raised by 10 dollars since I purchased it 2 years ago, so I'm lowering my rating. I no longer consider this a 'GREAT' buy - 5 star - at $35, but it is a good buy - 4 star - .
When it worked, it did as described, but twice it stopped functioning and all data was lost. Now when it is connected the computer fails to recognize it. There are many better, more reliable brands, such as the Sony Micro Vault which I have now. Nevertheless I wouldn't put anything on these that I didn't have backed up. These drives heat up if you leave them connected to the computer. Heat will cause them to fail faster.
Bought this item because of three things.1. Price2. Keychain3. SwivelWhat I do not like about it:1. Cheap cheap cheap plasticThis product now falls into two pieces regularly (the circuit board and the plastic in two pieces...still functional but... not really.
For the money these are the best headphones that I have used for cycling. I've had problems with some other models staying in the ear-canal and staying sealed. These will still come loose from time to time, but are definitely better than other headphones I've used so far. Are these the best...I have no idea really, but I'm sure for the money they are very adequate. My biggest complaint is the different length of the wire after it is split for each bud. I don't know anybody that likes that configuration and I wish they sold a set that had equal lengths from the split to the buds. Long term, I have absolutely no idea how these will hold up as I've only had them a couple of weeks. If I can get thru a summer on one pair then I'll be very happy.
I was fortunate enough to acquire this little bad boy via ebay for about a buck (minus of course shipping) I was a bit skeptical but I have used all four functions for job hunting, and I have been offered 10-12 jobs. It obviously works just fine. I had trouble aligning the printer cartridge, but that is because I am stupid. Now works fine, not the sharpest printing images, but that isnt what I bought it for.
Technolog has come a long way. I never thought I would be able to combine my 28-75mm, 55mm, and 75-300mm lenses into just one lens. This is a great lens and is my daily walkaround lens.
I purchased this product in Sept 2004. I should have done my homework before buying however. Denon products tend to have more problems than many other well-known products. This DVD player was no exception. Within the first year my CD's and DVD's began to skip. Furthermore, the price is way too high for the features you get in this DVD player. You can purchase a Sony or Panasonic DVD player with similar features that is just over a third the price of this Denon and with much more reliability. No more Denon's for me!
This is it. I like it so much that I want to share some experience with my understanding of a good remote.1. What a cool idea! A USB receiver is also a memory! This is my first impression when I saw it on the webpage. I was looking for a remote for a long time. This idea really makes me feel I should give it a try. It is totally worth it. I mean, with this two little thing, you are ready to present anywhere with a computer.2. The design of the buttons is definitely a pro. I have tried some other remote. Some have the back, forward and laser buttons in a row. I always need to look down the remote to figure out what I want. That's so distracting. Now I don't need to do that. It seems like just it just there. I move my hand forward, the slides go forward. I move it back, the slides go back. It's just so natural.3. The remote is just the right size in the hand. Not to big too distract your gesture. Not so small that you have to make a fist to hold it. Just the right size.4. The silver front color is cool too.5. The black screen button is definitely a plus. I never knew there was such function in powerpoint before. hehe.Some cons if I have to mention:1. Some says the battery runs out fast. Anyhow, I didn't notice that because I was warned by the previous review and pop it out everytime I finished.2. The front color is a very cool silver, but the back color is dark blue, which I am not fond of.3. It would be better if there is a bag or box to carry out these two separate things.
While it works, this USB hub is great. However, my first one died within the first month of use. Once it was replaced by Amazon.com, it lasted 4 months. It seems that the culprit is the A/C adapter because when the hub dies no lights turn on at all. USB hubs are meant to last more than a couple of months specially since they don't usually move from the first place you put them at. Because of its short lifespan, I give this USB hub (Targus ACH81US) 2 stars.
I'm already a fan of Bujold's science fiction Vorkosigan series, though it's a little pulpy. This is the first fantasy novel of hers that I've read, and I found the writing and story a cut above the aforementioned books. The characters are interesting and the protagonist, a now crippled and humbled former nobleman soldier with his best years seemingly behind him, is somewhat atypical. Unlike many other fantasy writers, Bujold focuses on intrigue and relationships over swordplay and sorcery, though the plot's not without the latter. She also develops a tasteful but interesting theology.While the story gets a little conventional in places, I enjoyed my time in Chalion's world. As for the audiobook experience, I thought the narrator sounded a little slow and medicated at first, but once I got used to his voice, it was fine.
Label shows 20 gauge, but it's more like 24 or 26 gauge wire: very thin, waste of money.If all user complain constantly, it's best for merchant to take a look what they're selling; if they can't distinguish 20 between 26 gauge, they should NOT sell it.
Bought this on another store... Didn't use it right because of a free one given by internet provider. Have to use it when i moved to another house. Like other reviewers suffered drop connections ever so often, like other reviewers called tech support and was told it can be fix easily if i pay $69. So went to buy a wireless n router for cheaper and a promise not to buy any netgear product ever.
This product is just what the doctor ordered. 4 of those pesky transformer plugs that don't ever fit into power strips work great with these plugs.
I purchased this printer on a whim and it has proven to be an excellent purchase. It is easy to set up and to use. The pictures come out fantastic. I would recommend this printer to anyone with a digital camera who wants to print photos quick and fast. I love the fact that I can print photos quickly without having to turn on my computer or use my bigger printers for photo copying. The 4x6 size photos are perfect for photo albums. This was a great item and well worth the cost.
As others have said, my unit makes a very loud "pop" or "crack" when you pause/stop/play or advance the tracks using he adapter and the Blackjack. Two stars, however, for uber-fast shipping and doing (basically) what is says it does. I am waiting for Eforcity to get back to me with a resolution to the popping problem. Perhaps a replacement, as others are not reporting this issue.Alright, after fast service from Eforcity, I received a replacement. Same loud POP. I think this is limited to the BlackJack (i607). I do not recommend this item for the Samsung BlackJack. Get something else.
I am replacing an older Logitech remote that died on me and all I gotta say is that this 880 is night and day comparison. channel changing isn't painful anymore. With my old one there was such a delay, I ended up using my Dish Network remote for changing channels. Love the charging station too, no more dead remote due to weak batteries. Buy it!
The layout of the trackball is just wrong. The designer expected the user to use the middle and the ring fingers to move the ball. The problem with that is my middle and ring fingers are not train to provide fine movement as my index finger can. I tried to shift using the index finger from the ball to the wheel. Then the problem is the distance between the wheel and the ball is too far apart. And by shifting the fingers back and forth, I suffers lag time. In addition, I have to stop using it in about 15 min because my fingers and wrist are killing me.The trackball is just unconfortable to use and not that egonomic which trackball supposed to be. Skill it.
I thought, since this is a well-known brand and has a list price of $119.99, that the device would be made of heavy duty, high quality materials. It works fine and seems reasonably designed, but it is quite light, which is good for portability except for the fact that you don't really need to move it around much, and "feels cheap". So I expected it to be made of heavier components. It feels like a $25 surge protector, not a $119.99 surge protector. However, I have not opened it up to see its innards, and they may be quite good...it hasn't failed yet. In the end all that matters is how it deals with a surge. I've used it for my home theater for 6 months so far.
This set will show everyone at the track who you are rooting for right away. The scanner itself is pretty cool, the front shell slides down to reveal the numbers to punch in for frequencies. It is not preprogrammed. You can store frequencies (I did mine by driver number), but if you change the batteries, they have to be redone (minus one star). I have a hard time keeping the earbuds in my ear, they fall out everytime I try to put the headphones on over top (minus the second star).
It came and was as advertised. Packaging was good and the product seems fine. I would recommend this to anyone.
Got these for my 98 ford ranger. They installed easily, less than ten minutes per speaker. The speakers they replaced were absolutely destroyed. Sound quality has improved substantially from the old woofer cones however they are over-powered by the factory cones in the front which is from a combination of low sensitivity (87DB/W) and muffling from my seats. They can take full volume from my head unit without much distortion unless there is too much bass or excessive EQ'ing. These speakers are very bright with limited bass and would probably benefit greatly from an amplifier but run adequately on the headunit power. These would be a very good compliment to a system that already has a fair amount of bass as the highs are crystal clear and sharp, even at higher volumes.
if you are like me and throw a ton of stuff in your trunk, you gotta keep the boom protected. This does the trick.
I purchased the 5530 in December 2005. It did not work from the first day. Pages just kept getting jammed and not a single document would print right. I called Canon and they only offered me a refurbished printer (for a brand new one less than a week old) or said I could take it to a service center. I just bought it brand new so I took it to the service center. They had the printer for almost three months trying to fix it. I finally got the printer back and used it for about 4 months when I had to take it back to the service center. This time the scanner went bad and every document came out skewed. The service center was unable to fix the scanner and after much fighting with Canon, they finally sent me a new unit. I have used it for less than 2 weeks and I have to take it back to the service center tomorrow since this printer now jams on almost every other page (much like the first one did originally). Needless to say this is the last Canon laser printer that I will ever buy and it actually deserves 0 stars, not 1. Avoid the Canon Imageclass unless you want months of unreliability and headaches.
This is a good substitute for the Canon branded lens hood if you want to keep stray light out of your lens, but don't want to pay the $22 for the Canon one. My only gripe about this hood is that the mount was off a bit, and the hood is about 1 or 2 degrees off. This doesn't make a difference in it's function at all, just a nit-picky thing. It serves both the function of keeping off-axis light out of your lens, and protecting it as well. I accidentally dropped my EF 28mm f/1.8 USM, and the hood took all of the shock. *whew* Get one and use it!
the worst aspect about these headphones is the fact that they are huge (13.5mm), which should deliver alot of bass but they manage the same sound as regular airport headphones. ...yea. the sound is alittle washed out. they dont fit well, they slip down half an inch (i bought them because i thought the clips meant they wouldnt slip but its just to keep them from falling out of your ear, they slip all the time). deserves no stars, i had to give it one. peice of junk.my personal favorite earbuds are sony MDR-ED12LP because they have the heaviest and deepest bass of any earbuds i've tryed and they sound crisp and clear.another good pair with volume control is sony MDR-E829V.
Well I had originally purchased a 604, but it was defective and I returned it for a 605. I only had the 604 for 2 days before I returned it, but I purchased the cinema plug-in for it. I called Archo's sales and they said they could refund the charge if I purchased the plug-in for my new 605 Archo's, which I did while I was on the phone with the customer service rep. They sent me an email confirming the refund and said I should see it in about 2-3 days. After about 2 weeks I never saw the credit. I called them today and they told me that it was a mistake and they could not refund me the 19.99. I told them about the email and she said she already saw it, but told me too bad because the original rep made a mistake. They told me they will not refund a plug under any circumstances. I called Visa and disputed the charge. Visa made a judgment in my favor without me even filling out any paperwork while I was on the phone with them. That tells me they must have dealt with the company before because normally would want you to fill out a dispute form. I like my Archo's, but it upsets me to own a product knowing how they treat customers. Chad
I really like this flash drive because I usually take it to everywhere in my key chain along with my set of keys where there is much probability of being hit or scratched or even in contact with liquids, but the rubber case and the rugged outside of the drive makes it fine for that traveling purposes. The transfer rate is fast, so I must say the performance is very good. I really do recommend it if you need big capacity, good transfer rate and handling ease.
this product is a great way to record minutes or the radio. It is compact and is easy to use with many bonus features. I would recomend this product to any Administrative Assistant.
If was just a little bigger, so you could get some extra batteries in it, it would be great.
This product is quite good for the price, However, it could use a small memory of it's own. The stand should allow various viewing angles. I often use something to prop the frame so that it can be viewed at it's optimum angle while the viewer is standing up. The interchangeable frame borders are attractive and I thought enough of the product to buy two more as gifts. If you expect a near perfect product, expect to pay almost twice the price.
I got this mouse because the pad on my Asus was getting moody and clicking by itself. This mouse is easy, looks great, and works great. You just put in the USB, and you move it wirelessly. The USB doesn't exactly fit perfectly behind the mouse, so I wouldn't trust it to stay there when you're moving around or whatever. It does the job!
I've had two UPS's for my media center over the past 4 years, but neither stopped the 'momentary' brown out (power glitch) caused by my vacuum cleaner turning on, in the rebooting of my Sony HD TV. Installed this between the UPS and TV, and prob went away. Might switch my Sat DVR to it also, but havnt had a prob with it in the past.Will monitor (as we are now in our seasonal monsoon with many pwr probs from lightening hits on the local dist grid), and report back in Sept 2012 at the end of the season..Only had 1 initial prob: pkg arrived slightly damaged; unit worked but heard 'thud' and 'loose hdw' type noises when shaken. After verifying that the unit did still work, opened up---large pwr xfmr broke loose from 4-screw mounts...put epoxy back in holes, added epoxy between xfmr and 3 surrounding vertical posts also, and all now is secure and still works fine. (Had 25 yrs of tech experience and so took on the project to repair it). Unit sandwiched in Styrofoam, but the "4 screw threads' on the mounts were not enuf to properly secure the heavy xfmr...so gave it 4 stars altho operationally was a 5 star.
Beware this Zune has a moving part hard drive unlike a Ipod where it is a solid state hard drive. Other than that it is a fine product, but not reliable.
I purchased this item from Amazon in May, 2011 and was able to set it up with Time Warner. In June, 2011 I contacted Motorola technical support to report a weak signal. The signal does not transmit more than 30-feet within the house.Motorola technical support informed me that this modem was over 2 years old and they could only provide fee-based support. To get free technical support, I would have to fax in the proof of purchase. (I can do this, but Motorola also mentioned having to send the modem to them because of the weak signal.)Also, as other reviewers have reported, the modem appears to have been made for a non-US market. The software was in English, but the serial number label on the bottom of the modem is not. The non-English label puzzled the Motorola support people.I am just past the 30-day return period from Amazon and the product is not eligible for return.Find a new model modem. If you have problems, return it to Amazon immediately. I sure wish I had.
i've had this camera for a couple years now and i love it. the 10 mega pixels make the photo nice and big on photo editing software programs. you can blow it up and it won't get pixelated. i also love the power cord for it. its nice to have the cord for both charging and uploading.
I have had my MP730 for a couple of months now. So far, I have printed b&amp;w and color documents on regular paper. I have scanned images and printed them, faxed them, and emailed them. I have printed photos on 4X6 photo paper and on 8x10 photo paper - both from my hard drive, directly from the printer, and from my digital camera. I have used it to make copies and to send and receive faxes. I have made CD labels and inserts. I have been completely satisfied with the speed and quality of everything it has done. The only thing I have wanted it to do that it hasn't is scan an 11x14 document (the bed is too small), but other than that little thing, it's great. The software that comes with it makes scaning and printing a breeze. I was worried about the money when I bought it (the price seemed a little high), but I was tired of the space that my old scanner and printer took up, not to mention how slow they were. I don't think twice about that money now. When I finally have to replace the ink, I am glad that I will only have to replace what needs to be replaced rather than wasting perfectly good ink. I also like the fact that it will tell me when it is time to replace a cartridge. If you are on the fence about this, go ahead and make the investment. You won't be sorry.
It doesn't get much better than these speakers. Yea if you crank the volume up to the max u can hear a little bit of static but otherwise they are fantastic especially for the price. The bass is very powerful and the speakers are mountable which ends up looking pretty nice on my desk. Best Buy sells these things for like $70 so not to do Amazon a publicity stunt but they had the lowest price when i was shopping.
This cable is worth the cheap price and its great that it has sturdy ends, but the quality does suffer for this.
This is a great carrying case. Its durable, insulated well, and doesn't break easily...but that doesn't mean it doesn't break. I used both sides of each sleeve. I definitely wouldn't suggest it because it does a number on the rings (which hold the sleeves together). I would reccommend this case but I suggest you only use one side of each cd page instead of both sides.
After shopping around, I decided on the competitively priced "Cables to Go" CAT5e cable. I've bought "Cables to Go" products in the pass and noted the fine quality. If it's not broken, don't fix it. This product is no exception.
Very impressed with the sound quality out of this boombox. Aux port should you want to play CDs. Can't wait to sit on the deck this summer and listen to Jimmy Buffett concerts while sipping a beer!
This device is very very big, which was why I bought it. However, be warned... it's slow as molasses in January. Also, the price was very high. If you don't need such a large drive, I suggest waiting a few months until the prices come down.
My Digital Camera has a 3.3 MegaPixel resolution and printing photos on this HP paper far exceeded my expectations! I use the HP 7150 Photosmart Printer with the HP Premium High Gloss Photo Papers. Unbelievable quality and perfectly vivid colors, in every detail, whether enlarging or scaling down photos, you will never be disappointed with the output. I cannot imagine returning to 35mm film and developing - no comparison. Put your old photo equipment in the attic and go digital with a photoprinter. Other photo paper pales in comparison to HP products.
Great product for the very lean price. It is good to have one of these necessity items as an extra to plug in those items that you need to watch on your TV. Six feet cable is a good size for most uses. I may even buy a couple of more just to keep handy at this great price.
I had a lapel mike that was on its last legs and fading fast. I had to shout into it to record an even weak signal. This Logitech mike is an incredible improvement. It's sensitivity is great. I had to turn the volume control on my sound card down to the half setting to keep the recording volume low enough to avoid clipping. Even then the mike is about two feet from my mouth and I speak in a conversational tone of voice. The recorded sound is good quality, with no spikes for the hard consonant sounds, like p's and t's. I use it only for voice, not music. A terrific buy for the price.
This tripod is great. My last one fell apart quicky but this one is very well built without being heavy! I am a 4'10" girl and a weenie to boot but I lug it everywhere! It has taken tons of abuse and is as good as new, I have had it a while and expect to have for a very long time. I didn't really want to spen this much but it will probibly save me the frustration of many cheap ones so in the end a great deal! I lent it to a taller friend who also loved it and has asked for it for Christmas.
Finally a simple video camera. No menus to worry about, no extra software to download. Works right out of the box, batteries included.I own a Sony miniDV camera and its a pain to tranfer the videos using firewire to my PC so I can create DVDs. So I started shooting videos using my Canon SD 450 which is 30fps at 640x480. The pure digital is comparable in specs to the Canon minus the optical zoom (I wouldnt use digital zoom anyway). Plug into the USB port and it treats it like an external HD or you can run the software off the video camera. By having each file individually (vs miniDV transfer which the PC treats as one large file) you can create chapters when you make DVDs without having to separate the original file.The quality of the video is very good when played back on the PC but when used with the included cable on a 32in Panasonic LCD TV it is not as clear which maybe because of the 640x480 resolution being enlarged (it does the same thing when played on PC with 1280x760 display at full screen. This is probably the best/cheapest point and shoot video camera on the market today. Highly recommended if you dont want to lug around a regular video camera and dont have the time/hardware to import it to the PC.Cons: no optical zoom, 2xAA's wont last long so remember to bring extras, can't set date and time (was off by a few hours - no big deal)
It's rare to find solid connectors with plastic tabs that don't jiggle loose, stay depressed when you press them a few times, or, the usual, snap off--but that's what we have here. The wire is round gauge, not the sickly, oblong, flattish shape you're used to in ethernet cables. It almost feels braided, like a high-end audio interconnect. It has a nice coat too: feels good to hold, but is surprisingly flexible and doesn't get tangled in the rat's nest of wires by your modem. As you can see for yourself, it comes in a full compliment of lengths and colors. The gray is darker than it looks here, almost a charcoal. Not all versions are available on Prime, but those that aren't tend to ship from the retailers for free.Excellent value, highly recommended.
I started using a spaceball about 10 years ago and can not live without one now. I bought this one for my home office and for travelling to offsite locations. $50 is an incredible price for something that makes my job easier. The installation is very simple and it works flawlessly with most CAD programs out there.
This is my second response so hopefully it goes through. I really appreciate the memory card especially since I could not purchase it in the store. Noe I can take lots of pictures.
This one is the best that I've ever heard at this price range it's even better than those over hundred dollars. It doesn't look pretty but excellent sound. I thought SONY just over priced on everything they make. I was wrong.
I was about to return those speakers the day I got them, because of the uncontrolled bass; then i realized I just had to readjust the levels on my sound card. It's been amazing since. Now, do not expect a B&W; sound out of them but there definitely the best you can get at that price.Thumbs way...up!
easy to use, goes thru walls unlike infraredsometimes when you press a button it does not register, does not fit onto iPod when protective case is ongood product all in all
I like the fact the cord is a little bit thinner than some other brands. I don't want a heavier thicker cord. I wish the plugs were smaller, so I gave it 4 stars.
GREAT PRODUCT JUST A LITTLE BIG, THE ONLY THING THAT SUX IS THAT YOU HAVE TO BUY SOFTWARE TO MAKE IT WORK (ANOTHER 50 BUCKS) THE SOFTWARE THEY GIVE U IS ALMOST USELESS FOR DOING MOVIES
I wanted a GPSr for hiking and geocaching. I also considered the Garmin Oregon 400T and the Delorme PN-40. The Oregon is touchscreen like my Garmin Zumo (car/motorcylce) The Delorme costs less than both. I passesd on those 2 after much research as they both have issues which need to be resolved before I'd get one. So I settled on the tried and true 60CSx and do not regret it. It is accurate, has a great visible screen and long life battery's. The main reason I didn't get the Oregon is the much reported dim screen. The Delorme has quality issues and not as easy to learn to use. The 60CSx is very easy to learn. The Zumo was my first GPSr and couldn't be easier to use, it also doesn't offer all of the functions of the 60CSx. The 60CSx comes with a very detailed user manual and it will show you all of the functions of which there are many.I don't mind that the 60CSx is not paperless for Geocaching, being reliable, bright screen and long battery life is more important to me. I keep track of all my geocaches both found and not found at groundspeak.com also a great place to find out all about GPS recievers.Someday when Garmin has improved the Oregon to be as reliable I may consider getting one and using the 60CSx as a backup or give it to my kids who are now 5 and 7 but I see using it for many years.Also get the Garmin carry case for it. It fits the 60CSx perfect allowing for the antenna, belt clip and protects the screen.
This item fits my camera (Nikon D3100) perfectly. It is great to have, just in case you need to download pictures to a computer that doesn't have a scandisk. It was definitely a great addition to have handy.
I bought this antenna to go with our new flat panel TV. It works great. Over the air stations come in very clear, even the HD ones. Can not beat the price.
This cable works fine but is a bit flimsy. I don't know how it will stand up to any kind of rough use but it isn't expensive so I couldn't expect too much.
I've been using this drive for about a month now on my MacBook Pro laptop, and I really like it. It doesn't take up much space in my computer backpack, but it might be bulky for some briefcase-style laptop bags. The Firewire 800 interface is extremely fast and there are Firewire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces for those who need them. Firewire 800/400 and USB 2.0 cables were included, which is a nice touch. I did read in another review that some of these hard drive models were shipped without a Firewire 800 cable, and the manufacturer had to be contacted to correct the situation.The backup software included with the drive (Retrospect) received fairly poor user reviews, and after trying it for myself I decided to remove it and spend $35 on a backup software suite that I could rely upon (Mac users might want to check out a backup product called "Synk"). I would expand more on the problems I had, but it's been a while now and I can't remember. I would have given this product 5 stars, had it come with computer backup software that ended up being useful to me.The drive and internal fan (if there is one) are very quiet. I did read a review about the 1 Terabyte drive being excessively loud (and much larger), so if you don't need that kind of storage space, I think you will be happier with the 500GB model.I fully recommend this product, especially considering the relatively low price tag.
This product triggers the Win7 install and appears to work on first disk, but when you remove the first disk and insert a second disk it does not recognize that a change has occurred. It continues to show the content of the first disk. Win7 reports the driver is up to date in device manager.
This stand is GREAT - it is so well constructed, excellent quality - holds my iPad or my cookbook right where I want and need it. It is a perfect asset for many needs.
I bought a similar model of this MP3 player while I was living inKorea. It's a low-end "made in China" (in the old and bad sense) clunker that's overpriced at half of what Amazon is asking.Mine may have had a different name on it, had Korean/Chinese/English language options instead of just English, and only 256MB instead of 512, but it's the same piece of crap.Mine lasted for 8 months, but that's likely due to how I care for my electronics, not the quality of manufacture.Buy something else. Heck, buy ANYTHING else. Avoid, avoid, avoid.
The Denon AKDL1 cables increase polarized hyperbaric ethernet throughput to over 70 petabytes/second. This cable is the first in a series of nano-molecular para-polarized transparent aluminum cabling, soon to be standard in all Denon audiophile equipment.Since carefully installing the Denon cables using the provided surgical gloves, my system has stablized in Hilbert space. Apparently the Denon AKDL1 performs polarized nanoscale quantum tunneling by using a custom transparent aluminum cable matrix to push parameterized vorgon particles through a dark fibre phase variant Heisenberg compensator. How they accomplish this for only $500, I don't know.
I feel that this is a decent product for some people. I've tried to use it multiple times outdoors to watch movies on my laptop and it has to be turned up all the way and the sound isn't that great. however, it is extremely portable which is very nice. also, if you are using it inside the volume is plenty loud enough and has good sound.
We have found this product to be of exceptional quality for it's price range. The appearance and functioning of the product are excelent.This 70IN X 70IN screen is exactly what we needed for the "audio & visual department" of our church.
Have had this printer for a couple of years now. Use it primarily for home and student, mostly printing. Light use for picture printing, but has done a good job. Best feature is easy set up. Receives a low rating because it uses a lot of ink unless you set it to fast and grayscale (Cartridges are expensive ... the best deal on cartridges for this printer can be found at Costco.), and because the paper feed has gone bad in this short time. I have two other Canon printers in my house and have passed them onto my children. These other two printers have lasted the same use or worse for much longer ... and the children have them because the cartridges are inexpensive and seem to last a long time (getting harder to find though). I am throwing this one in the trash today and currently online looking over the ratings at Amazon, Walmart, and Consumer Reports, to find a new one. I hope that this review helps, as I rely on reviews from others all the time.
PLUG & PLAY MAC'S ROCK..... NOT PLUG & PRAY LOLOL LIKE PC'S It replaced the flexible cord so the monitor plugged right into it, no problem. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Very excellent quality. I don't think that i'll be going back to using other recordable dvds. They are a little more expensive than other dvds but they are worth the extra money because all of them work.
I like all of the features on this camera except the fact it doesn't have a view finder. When taking pictures in bright light you can't see your subject.
At first when this was delivered i thought that it was going to be way to big for my apartment. A problem that i didn't think i would ever have with a tv. lol. Really this t.v. is super nice. The picture is way better than my friens plasma. When you get within 3 feet or closer to the tv the picture looks a little fuzzy, but you shouldnt be sitting that close to a tv in the 1st place. I heard that the bulb dos'nt last as long as the LED powered tv's that you see listed, but this one is supposed to be brighter. I would buy this tv over a plasma or LCD any day. Save the money and buy this tv. Dont go to best buy, frys or any of those places. I think this is the best deal you could find.
I was very uneasy buying a router as I expected to be involved in a tech vortex in trying to set it up, despite the ease of set up promised by various companies. I chose the d-link based on my son's recommendation. The set up was just as easy as promised. It worked right out of the box. The main reason I bought it was for streaming video but a side benefit is how fast my iphone retrieves info now that I have a router. I still don't know quite how these things do what they do, just call it magic.The next thing I did was buy a new computer. Here I go again, having to go through set up again. NOT! The d-link is pretty amazing and I couldn't be happier. AND, the price was right.
I recently purchased an Canon Powershot SD780IS camera and it has 720p video recording capability. My old memory card was too slow so when I recorded HD, the playback on the computer was jerky. I bought this memory card and the problem was fixed! Now the camera no longer has an exclamation point when I record and the playback on my computer is now smooth.
Happy with the product. Needed to update the driver for my windows display to get rid of a green stripe down the screen. But Dell assisted with that. Great price for a webcam.
I use this mouse at work with my new Dell pc and have had nothing but fits with it. Even though the Microsoft manual/website claims that this wireless mouse will work up to 10 feet from the receiver, mine quits working at less that 3 feet. I have tried everything. I downloaded the proper driver... didn't help. I have cleared everything off my desk thinking something was interfering... nada. So, here I sit with a wireless mouse that must sit within a foot or so of the receiver or the cursor starts to get a little sluggish on my screen. I definitely cannot recommend this product after the experience I have had with it.
I expected this to be big, which it is, but it has a weird shape, sticking out at the bottom. Several times I knocked something over or into someone while turning because it sticks out so much. Even so, I expected it to hold more.
Yes it does eat tapes. I have the camera and I have owned it for about 3 years. It did some fine work. I have no complaints except if you need a camera that will never eat tapes, be very wary.I posted my movies on a couple of websites. I make short movies. I used the Canon ZR40 and made movies with the Sonic Foundry Vegas 4 editing system. It made fine movies in the wmv or rm or mov for Quicktime web formats. My short films are at hollywoodscreams and myhollywoodstar and those are dot com, of course. They are family friendly.Recently I tried to rewind a tape. It got mangled. I figured it was just the tape. I tried a second tape and another. Each time I would record something OK but the tape would get jammed during rewind. On the movie Hollywood Screams I rewound each scene by hand. That is very hard to do. I had to use two toothpicks to hold the cassette lid open so I could pull the tape out and then wind the spool by hand. It was very time consuming.The video looks good and I never noticed noise. I am sure each brand of camcorder has some problem. Canon has a mechanism that mangles tapes in rewind after several years of use if my camcorder is typical.Tom Willett
I bought this device to read ebooks, and it does ok for a low price (like under $100). I use Word, Tiny Ebook Reader, MS Reader and Mobipocket. They all work, within limits.This device is extremely crashy and locks up a lot if you try to do too much. Make sure you never have more than one application running, and I would never trust my contacts or calendar to it.As I bought it to use as a pure ebook reader, and got it cheap, I'm satisfied, but don't be fooled into thinking it's a real Pocket PC, it's just not stable enough.
I bought this for my husband because he is the main cook in our household. And he makes the best meals in this slow cooker. AND I DON'T HAVE TO COOK, ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING!!! Thanks his wife Jackie.
Don't know what the other guy is talking about, this device records beautifully, manually and automatically. Mines gets the local listings for all my channels automatically from the local PBS channel. I see the full listings, highlight the show I want, and it records. I can set it for one time record, or weekly! Granted, it's not the world's nicest interface, but for the price, included DVD player, and all the money saved on fees, it's great! No $12.99 to TIVO or $300 lifetime ReplayTV fee. Nice universal remote included.
This notebook is amazing. Perfect size, weigh, useful bottoms...The only thing that doesn't make it 5 stars is the battery that stand for only 2 hours.I recommend this notebook.
I was using a shoulder bag for two years. The weight of my SLR, bettery,charge, flash...etc was killing me if I went for a day trip. I compared dozens of camera bags on the amazon and on the net, from $30 to $200 sth, from sling bag to backpack. I finally picked up this one. I have been using it for the recent trip to DC (several days walking in DC), Shenandoah, Newport... took it to everywhere. I am a 5'5 medium build woman. This backpack fits me very well(tighten the front staps if you are wearing short sleeved shirts, so the shoulder straps can be away from your bare inside arms). I put everything into it: one SLR with 200mm lens, Flash, diffuser, bettery for camera, bettery for Flash, bettery charge, keys, wallet, pen, tour books etc. I swich the bag to the front for quick access to the camera if I wasn't holding the camera in my hand.I love this backpack, it gives me a lot more freedom to enjoy my trips and photo taking.PS: Shipping was awesome, the backpack was packaged as if it was a baby.
I just got this NEC DVD Writer through Amazon. It took over 3 week and when I called Amazon, they just directed to TigerDirect.com. TigerDirect.com also just directed me to UPS. UPS wanted to waive me the shipping charge but they can only waive to TigerDirect.com I had to fight with them to get my shipping charge back. I used to have 2X writer and thought getting 16X would be great but actull time to burn a full 4.5 Gig files still took over 15min.
It's hard to find a player that will play everything from cassettes to Mp3s AND sounds good... but this RCA Microsystem fits the bill. I've had mine for 10+ years and never encountered any issues with it. The MP3 reader is still crystal clear but if I want to go back and listen to tapes or handmade CDs, it works just as well. I love that it holds 5 discs and I can shuffle between them easily. The speaker sound is impressive and unlike others have mentioned, my display works just fine. Cool look and sound for the price, definitely recommend.
Be careful! Screwed it into the tripod fitting with the plastic screw (included)as directed. My husband lost it the first time he used it--evidently the screw does not hold well and the pouch fell off unbeknownst to him. Waste of $$$$.
I bought this because it was the least expensive laser printer from a major manufacturer (after rebate). But I've been very impressed with it. It was super easy to set up (plug it in, install CD, plug in the USB cable) and has a nice status monitor in your "tray". It takes seconds to warm up and prints instantly if it's already warm. The output looks good to me, although I've seen better half tones the text is excellent. Con: no duplex.
Very well made cable. I bought two of these and I like them alot. Tripp Lite makes great stuff. Would for sure recommend these.
I was simply stunned to see such low ratings for this card. I have installed this card using ubuntu linux, which worked great and effortlessly. I have also installed this card on windows xp, and have had just excellent experiences. It picks up a great signal in areas where other cards don't. I even picked up one of these used from ebay and installed it in an old computer running windows 98, and it worked fantastic. I am really just shocked to see such bad reviews for this card. In my experiences, it has been infallible.
The Olympus IS series cameras have always had an identity crisis. At first they were called "ZLRs" or "Zoom Lens Reflex." They have the internal making of an SLR (a mirror mechanism that shows you exactly what the lens is seeing), but lack the versatility of being able to change the lens.I've owned or given as gifts a number of Olympus cameras - the OM10, the IS-2, the IS-10 and now the IS-50. To this day the IS-2 remains one of my favorite cameras, especially with its unbelievable macro ability that rivals cameras/lenses costing hundreds more.The IS-50 is a good camera. It takes great photos, its exposure system is excellent, it's light weight, has a powerful flash, and its automated features will be a boon to novice users. However, there are still better choices available.I bought the IS-50 for a young nephew who wanted something easy to use and to shoot sports. The IS-50 delivers on the first, fails completely on the second. This camera does not have a continuous advance and focus sports mode. You press the shutter release, take a shot, and then have to repeat.As a semi-pro user I found the flash warning system on the IS-50 to be especially annoying. The average person can easily take a photo in low light situations with a shutter speed of 1/60th of a second. People with super steady hands can even go as low as 1/15th. Experienced photographers know that you want to use natural light as much as possible because the flash creates shadows and harsh skin tones. The IS-50, however, starts warning users to use a flash at around 1/100th of a second! This makes no sense.Normally this wouldn't be such a big deal for a point and shoot. However, camera prices, especially on 35mm models, are falling and users are expecting some bang for their buck. For the same price of an IS-50 you can buy a used Nikon N50 or N65 - both of which offer versatility, ease of use and exapandability. Earlier IS models such as the IS-1, 2 and 3 all offered much of these features. Why not the IS-50? At the very least, the price should be lower given the value and low cost of novice SLR models such as the Nikon models or the Canon Rebel.Even with all these criticisms, the IS-50 is still an OK choice for novice users. If you want simplicity and good 35mm photos this is one camera to look at. Just be aware that for the same price or a little bit more you can get a camera that's a lot better.
I think the iPod is a wonderful device. I loved it.....while it worked.I carried my iPod from home to work in a padded case. Four months after getting the iPod, the drive started making a strange noise and stopped working. I took it to the Apple store to get repaired under warranty. The technician looked at the iPod and noticed a nearly undetectable blemish in the shiny silver back. He declared that the iPod had been &quot;abused&quot; and thus voided the warranty. It would cost me $300 to repair the unit (when it cost nearly the same new) if I wanted it to work again. I was informed by Apple customer service and the store manager that I had no other option and they would not honor the warranty even though another customer in the store couldn't find the &quot;blemish&quot;.Warning to any potential buyers - The iPod is great but is easily damaged. Since it is a sealed unit, any repair basically necessitates a new unit and if it isn't under warranty, will cost you the same as a new one. Since Apple appears to void their warranties at the drop of a hat, this means that if you want to gamble $300 on a product that could stop working because of normal usage, go for it.This ranked as the worst customer experience I've ever had. Save yourself the headache and don't buy the beautiful, but hopelessly fragile iPod.
Cheap, which is always nice.As the other review pointed out, sometimes it comes with the noise when you run a movie from the laptop. I still have not figured exactly when this noise appears, it's rarely present, but if it is - I cannot get rid of it for the whole session.
The Canon XTi is a very easy to use Camera that takes fantastic pics. The order was shipped right away and I recieved it in just a few days.This ones a keeper for some time and I highly recommed J&R; Music and Computer World/Amazon.
The only negative to this product is that the cord is shorter than the original.
Just a quick note to say that anyone interested in this cable for your Olympus Digital SLR should get it. It works seamlessly.Easy to use and provides my TTL with all the info it needs.
These sound pretty good, considering they are wireless. Most people won't be able to tell the difference between a wireless vs. wired headphones. If I was mixing audio professionally, I probably wouldn't use these. If I'm watching a movie, or listening to tunes at my computer while I work, these are great.If you take off and walk away from the base, you'll get crackle and fade. This is kind of a no brainer, I don't see why some reviews make this an issue. If you live next to an airport, a secret military installation, or the SETI array or something... then you'll probably have a lot of background noise...but for most people these are pretty good on the noise/greatness ratio.Pros-----No cords.-Good sound.Cons----There is this really f***ing annoying "BEEP" tone that happens whenever there is no signal being broadcast. So if you put these on before you click play, you get this annoying, repeated "BEEP" tone. It reminds me of some of those retro games: when you're low on energy the beep was so annoying you'd look for places to kill yourself just so it would stop, the headphones have this whenever there is no broadcast signal.All things considered, I would recommend these.
I bought this camera because I liked the idea of a webcam, digital camcorder, and digital camera all in one. The MP3 player was a bonus, but not a needed one for me. The camcorder was such poor quality that if it was dark outside and I tried to use the camcorder in my kitchen with artificial light, the person or object I was filming showed up only as a dark dark blob. It looked as though I had filmed them in the dark with only a dim flashlight on. The webcam never worked, it froze up everytime I tried to use it and I had to take the batteries out to get the camera to turn off and work again. I am hoping that I just got a bad camera and that this thing isn't really for sale like this! Needless to say, I sent the camera back and won't be trying another one.
My Z22 worked great for about 8 months of very, very light use. Then the screen developed problems. The touchscreen went bad and now nothing works. I have spent hours trying to solve this problem.Palm customer service is a complete joke (both phone and email). Customer service (via email) provided me instructions that made the problem worse. Customer service (via phone) advises I can return it for repairs for $70 (I didn't pay but about 85 for it to begin with!).Were I to do it again, I would pass on any kind of Palm - due to the extremely short warranty period (90 days) and the very poor customer service (both email and by phone). And $70 to fix an $85 device? What a joke that is....My advice is to pass on this product and to look for a manufacturer that is prouder of their product and provides a longer warranty.
Simple to install, and perfect for the job. I have been using several of these in corporate environments to push long distances forwireless connectivity. Things to be aware of: Remember that every time a wiresless link is ADDED to a network, throughput it HALFED. Also, make sure to know what type of connection is on your access point or router. You might need an adapter. Make sure that you purchase a cable to run to your router as the attached cable is only 12 inches long. Seems well weatherproofed and functions perfectly. I *HIGHLY* recommend this product.
I bought this amp to go with my 4 infinity kappa 63.9i speakers that run 75rms @ 2ohms. I have an alpine cda-105 head unit and figured that this amp would be good because it was "high performance" and matched my speakers well. The guys at crutchfield agreed with me so i got it. I installed the speakers and head unit myself, but had the amp installed at best buy to make sure it was done properly. When I showed the tech what I had, he immediately reacted negatively. Apparently this amp had been installed before with the same speakers and "cut out" at high volume because of overheating. Sure enough, when I turn my alpine up to 22 out of 30, it plays for about 15-20 seconds and then goes silent. If I keep my back seat down with the air condition blasting on max, it can handle up to around 23. It's too bad because the speakers can handle the volume, but the amp can't.If someone has a suggestion on fixing this problem, please let me know. I am considering replacing it with an alpine mrp f300 because I know the V series runs nice and cool. If I put it under a seat instead of in the trunk (even though it looks like it wouldnt fit under the seat of my jetta), would that matter? Probably not because when I have the heat on in the winter, or drive around in the 90 degree heat of the summer, it will still run hot. I think that would only solve the problem of having to keep the back seat open. Screw this amp. High performance my ass.
I recently purchased the bag and I like it so far. I was considering the TravelPro but I just could not justify the price. It contains much room for everything but just good enough for one night travel. It will not have enough space for a sweater or anything heavy like that unless you carry the comupter case by it self. All and all I like its design and price and I do recommend it because it saves me carrying a extra bad for clothes for those one nighters.
It stopped working four weeks after I purchased, started saying 'no disc' even though the disc is present, the customer support is not as fast as other customer support, thank god it was under 90 day warranty service but I had to shed 10 bucks for shipping to get repaired from the Mustek warranty support.The picture quality and sound quality are good, that's the reason I am giving 3 stars, but is delicate. Also few discs I was not able to play in this play but was able to play in my other DVD player.
Lightweight. Does what it is supposed to do. I like the shutter release lock feature as it allows me to take long exposures (some have been for 10 minutes).
I bought 2 from Amazon in 2004 at $65 each. One died just before the 1-year warranty expired. Philips sent another free of charge and I didn't even have to send them the old one. When I got the replacement, I put it in storage.Shortly after the 1-year warranty on the second unit expired, it went dead as well.I pulled the replacement out of storage and put it into service only to have it quit after a couple of months.Bought 2 in 2004 and by December 2005 I had no working 642s.Brings shame to the Philips name brand.
Unpacked the unit, hooked it up, plugged it in and it worked as advertised. No complaints.
I love this thing. I send my newly recorded video to the computer and edit out all of the boring stuff. The picture quality is great even indoors with pretty low light. Yesterday I taped all my family's 8mm home movies from the 60's right off the projected image and now I can send my family members digital copies. Don't forget that you will need to buy a tape because they don't give you one and also you will need to buy a firewire cable (for your firewire-ready computer) if you want to edit video on your computer. Everything else is included and the manual is thorough. This product is great, a lot of fun, and I recommend it.
These speakers rock. The speakers that we replaced did not have a subwoofer so I was somewhat surprised at the sound that came out of these. My 15 yr. old son loves to play his music with these speaker because the bass is so awesome. Well worth the money.
I'm definitely no professional when it comes to photography, but this camera takes pictures that make me look like one. The full auto mode does a great job of deciding what is best for the situation (aperature and shutter speed). The camera has many more functions available, that I am still learning. Again I'm no pro, but this camera has so many features and capabilities, that I can't imagine anyone not wanting this camera.It is the best camera I have ever owned.
I've had this camera for almost a year. It's a good camera as far as picture quality is concerned. It's also very basic; no real features other than multiple scenes (beach, night, party, etc). This camera also eats batteries like they are going out of style. I have never gone through so many. It seems like every time I turn around, whether I've been using the camera or it's been sitting in the case, I'm changing the batteries. My co-worker has the same problem with his Kodak. My next camera is going to be a Canon Powershot.If you're looking for a basic camera to use occasionally then this is a good piece of equipment. But if you are always taking pictures then I suggest you keep looking because you don't want your camera to die right in the middle of a shot.
LOVE IT! This Printer is small sleek and fits beautifully on my small desk. It shakes the table when it prints which is a little annoying especially when things fall over. But the print quality is superb! I have printed pictures on photo paper and they come out gorgeous! Even the ones on regular paper come out crisp. Highly recommend this one!
These are the best headphones I have ever purchased. The sound is dynamic and comfort wonderful. I would recommend these to anyone who wants good sound and comfort for the money.
Is a excelent product, easy to used and very nice. Now I stay in Kenya and taked absoluty favolous pictures with this Camera. I really recommended
Both products nice, but alarm should be louder. If your truely lost out in the woods, it would take a long time for someone to hear it.
I got this D-Link DUB-H7 USB hub to expand the number of available USB ports on my raspberry pi. The raspberry pi is a tiny little Linux based computer board that is about the size of a deck of playing cards and only has two USB ports that are limited on how much current capacity they can provide for peripheral devices. In order to get more ports and to be able to run more power hungry devices from it, you must use a powered hub such as this.While I've only used it with my Raspi, I would say it should also work fine in other situations to help you get a few more USB ports on your desktop or laptop. However, this is a USB 2.0 device and USB 3.0 is gaining more and more support every day, although USB. 3.0 is backwards compatible and your older devices will still work nicely.Another thing about USB hubs is that you are sharing a single port with multiple devices, so that fact will be a bottle neck in transfer performance as you are dividing the one port across multiple peripherals. So if you have 7 things connected to this at the same time and they are all pulling data through it at once, expect a slow down of data.For my purposes and use with the Raspi, I have a cheap Logitech keyboard and a Microsoft mouse along with an airlink USB Wi-Fi dongle plugged into the D-Link hub. All devices with the exception of the Raspi are being powered from the hub. I've had the whole kit powered up for weeks now with no issues that I can tell. The Raspi in and of itself is not the fastest machine on the planet, so I can't really tell if my network speed is taking a hit from being routed through the hub or not, but the mouse and keyboard are just as responsive as if they were plugged straight in. I would certainly recommend this hub for use with the Raspi.Pros:Has a decent power capacity for powering multiple bus powered devices.Small size makes it handy for laptop or portable use, also keeps desktop clutter down.Includes a power supply with a decent cord lengthHas two extra powerful ports for fast charging of smart phones, etc.Works great with a Raspberry PiNo cons to speak of yet, but if I find any, I'll update my review.
This was a fantastic purchase. I wanted a radio for the bathroom with good sound quality, excellent sensitivity to weak FM signals, well thought-out control layout, and rugged design. This is that radio.For portable radio buffs, you won't be disappointed. I've got several portables: Sony ICF-SW7600GR, Sangean ATS-909, Sangean ATS-818, Degen DE-1103, Grundig G5, Sony ICF-2010, and others. So I know a good FM radio when I hear one. What I wanted was sound like the ATS-818 that I have on my kitchen counter, but in a form ideal for the bath. Well, I must say that the FM is better than the ATS-818, and so is the sound! Pleasant surprise.There is only one complaint I have, but it is about a feature that doesn't exist, rather than one that does. I wish this radio had a whip antenna. I can understand the &#34;internal&#34; antenna concept, with the option of extending the wire. However, the radio's FM sensitivity drops dramatically without the wire fully extended. And in my particular case, a whip would be dramatically preferred. I suppose there is potentially a corrosion issue with a whip, which is why it's not on the radio. However, the ATS-818 I now have in the kitchen once lived on a shelf in my bathroom, and it did not corrode at all. So if there is a corrosion issue, its not a severe one. I think they could have done it, but I understand why they haven't. Thus I do not deduct any stars.End of story....This is a great radio that is well worth the price. It's perfect for the bath, and would be excellent at the beach, on a boat, etc.
Great weather radio. Very easy to program. Gave three for Christmas, one each to our children, and one to my elderly mother. Great price and arrived promptly. Great reception.
I'm wondered about this machine, is amazing fast (despite the 4200 rpm disk, it's a 200 gb disk), largue battery provide me upto 6 hours of web browsing or 4 hours compiling/editing with Visual Studio.Also has everithing, I Added a Targus Bluetooth mouse.The only thing this machine don't have is a printer and a scanner (you must purchase it separately), you have: webcam, fingerprint scanner, bluetooth, ABGN WiFi, LigthScribe DVD burner, 2GB Ram 200 GB Disk...Also I mentioned the superior HP Quality, excelent finnish, keyboard, touchpad, etc...
So far I am extremely happy with this camera. I have not had time as yet to try all the features but the pictures I have taken are great. This is a used camera but seems to be in excellent condition and a travel case and instruction book came with it.
I can't honestly comment on the sound quality of these headphones, because I was so discouraged by the fit, that I haven't even tried listening to anything yet. The 'comfortable, no adjustment needed' headband was such a sloppy fit that the ear cups hung nearly an inch lower than they should have at my ear. With shipping charges and restocking fee to the seller, I can't see that it will be worth my while to return them, but I was sure disappointed. Maybe they'll fit over a hat, but don't assume they'll give you a comfortable fit just because you have an adult head.
Got a couple of these to serve as lens protectors for Nikkor lenses. Not one of the classiest filters I've owned - but it does the job I want it to do and at a very low price.
I bought this cd player the day I got my liscense. It has lasted me and has never skipped when it was on anti-shock. I listen to a lot of MP3s converted to Wave and it reads them like any other cd. I recomend this if you dont want to spend [the money] on installation for a new cd player receiver for your car.
I have three of these units throughout my home. They work excellent and if you decide to go with the &#34;volume control&#34; model it makes your purchase that much more convienent. A good choice for any Audiophile............
Ref: Sony mvc-fd100 camera. It was a bit confusing at first because of this being 2 parts & not one (like original). The one piece is the holder (adaptor) for the mem. stick since this stick is smaller in physical size, the other piece is the actual memory stick. Just slip mem into adaptor & insert into camera. I think this (128mb) is the max. size mem. for this camera.
Waste of money....never worked! I ended up buying a much cheaper one that worked perfectly. Don't buy this product unless you want to throw away your money.
I've tried several headsets over the last year and this is definitely the best (and least expensive!). It's very fast to answer the phone by placing the ear piece over your ear rather than fumbling with putting a piece into your ear. I've tested it with friends and it's the clearest for them too. My only wish is that it had a mute button.
This cable came very quickly (3 days) and works wonderfully. Its fits snuggly, works well with my PS3, and I would strongly recommend it for the price.
The earphones are quite good considering the price. It reduces outside noise and I haven't had any problems with it so far. I only use it when I work out... haven't notice any sign of wear and tear. I recommend this for anyone trying to find a good replacement for their crappy ipod earphones =)
This remote has some great features. The one I like most is the light that activates when you come near it. This makes it very easy to find in the dark. The Logitech web site made it easy to set up and it handles all the features of my home theater system. In all a great product for the $50 I paid.
I am very satisfied with the purchase of this wireless router.The setup took just a few minutes to complete the setup wizard and after that everything worked from the first time, perfectly.I have now wireless connectivity throughout the whole house. The connection is stable and the speed is as advertised.I considered Linksys and Netgear routers, but there always was some kind of problem with them.I have not found any complaints with this 3Com router. Also my personal experience with 3Com products was another factor for my decision to by this product.Bottom line - if you are looking for reliable, easy to use router this product is for you.
I hooked this up to my BOSE 301 series II speakers and it really works great! I first played my iPod 5g nano through this amp, and while the sound was clean I was a bit disappointed in the volume of sound, then I played my 4g ipod touch and BAM! Much better! Better amp in the 4g iPod touch. I've got PLENTY of volume, in fact more than I'll use. No need for a sub with these 301's as I don't listen to hiphop. The amp foot print is small, discreet, and free of choices, that's really a good thing! Additionally, I like Amazon, this company is always great to do internet business with, and are very smart moving forward in this new economy...down with ebay up with AMAZON!Oh yeah, sittin' here jammin to Ozric Tenticles "Waterfall Cities", and it's soundin' AWESOME!
I got the 30 DVD DL pack (8x). Already burned 14 DVD and not a single one failed or gave any error. Verbatim is the best in blank DVD's period.
These things are very nice and hold up really well. Unfortunately, I had to buy this huge (!!) box of 100 double cases because I couldn't find a smaller quantity. Still, you can't beat it for the price - it works out to 25 cents each!
I purchased this camera for my 13 year old granddaughter. She is having a blast with it! It is easy for her to use, the pictures so far are quite nice...I am glad I chose this moderately priced camera.
We loved this camera. My son got it for Christmas over a year ago and for what it is (a childrens camera) it takes great pictures. I love that you can turn the flash on and off and it also has little overlays for the pictures that are cute. I bought a fisher price camera for him and the pictures are awful - plus you can't turn off the flash it is just automatic. Definitely don't buy the fisher price camera!!!
This product was advertised as being the perfect workout headphone, but while it is convenient for workouts, it is terribly designed with absolutely the worst sound quality I have ever heard. In its capacity of 'keeping sweat from getting into your ear', it does the job well, although the truth is that the problem of sweat isn't really a problem and should come secondary to sound quality. Unfortunately, that is about the only thing that these headphones do well. First of all, they can barely fit into your ear, and trust me, I have never had that kind of a problem with headphones before. Secondly, the folding mechanism is poorly done and is hard to manage. Thirdly, the sound quality is absolutely terrible. The bass is completely non-existant and the sound seems 'flat', meaning that these headphones don't deliver crisp, clean, rich sound that I expect in all of my headphones (and I own 3 in total). Truth be told, I would much rather work out with uncomfortable and big headphones than with these clunky, lousy 'sport' headphones.
I was looking for a pair of inexpensive, good sounding ear buds. I read an online review of different varieties of ear devices. These came in under the budget category with a good review. I agree. These are as good, if not better than the standard ear buds that come with Apple products.
This drive works flawlessly. I haven't had any coasters since buying it 3 months ago and I burn about 10-20 dvd's & cd's per week. It's quiet, can burn dual layer dvd discs and the bundled Nero software comes in very handy for those that don't already have burning software. Or even if you do have software it's still pretty handy.
LiteOn is one of the fastest ATAPI / E-IDE DVD Writer in the world The LH-20A1P will automatically detect and decide the optimal write strategy of DVD recordable media (DVD+R & DVD-R) for the best write quality. Its easy to setup and use right out of the box. This Super AllWrite Drive is not only a powerful DVD Writer but also an Ultra-Speed CD-RW drive that can write CD-R media at 48X maximum, rewrite Ultra-Speed CD-RW media at 32X maximum, and read CD-ROM media at 48X maximum. This is a powerful piece that can handle all your writing needs No matter what you want to backup. Price and service are great the shipping is fast. If you need a DVD Writer then this is the one to get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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THIRD UPDATE: Upgrade the firmware and software and it will work fine.How-to update: http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/d/dvdr3390_37/dvdr3390_37_fur_eng.pdfThe files: http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/d/dvdr3390_37/dvdr3390_37_fus_eng.zipIf you end up with any discs that it won't close or it has errors while closing, just use ISOBuster.UPDATE: The laser has a very poor error tolerance. DVDs must be in PERFECT condition for playback and recording. Mine has some tolerance with the first half of a DVD but the second half must be flawless.I've made about a dozen DVDs with this DVDR. All of them were to get shows off of my DVR. I haven't tried recording scheduled shows. Using the S-Video input works great and looks sharp. I haven't used the firewire input yet but I plan on it working out well. The DVDR makes a nice menu for your recorded shows and auto inserts chapters. The auto chapter tends to insert chapters when the video is quiet, or after a certain period of time (10 minutes or less.) If you want you can put in your own chapters too. You can also specify a picture from the show for display on the menu, so there is a picture and a title of the track. I'm also quite happy with the editing option available for using a DVD-R or DVD+R. There are more editing options if you use a DVD-RW. It also plays NTSC and PAL. I'm guessing it also plays NTSC and PAL variants too.Disappointments: I recorded a disc that had an error on it. There was a defect on the DVD itself. Because of this, the DVDR was unable to close the disc. I can still play it on the DVDR but another DVD player and even my computer cannot recognize the DVD. When editing the DVD you cannot use any of the play functions like fast-forward, rewind, pause, etc. You have to re-load the disc to get out of editing mode to use those functions again. CANNOT record onto dual layer discs. Records onto single layer 4.7gb only. The remote control buttons could have been thought out better.Conclusion: I was looking for a DVDR that had an S-Video input so I could get videos from my cable DVR to my computer and DivX. I got a DVDR that could also record from my MiniDV camcorder and a whole lot of functionality. INCLUDING DivX playback which is AWESOME.Extra info, a.k.a SECOND UPDATE: Unit will use a PATA aftermarket DVD burner designed for a desktop computer. The drive unit can be connected to a computer as well even though it doesn't have an eject button. The aftermarket DVD burner I used (Lite-On) was unable to close any discs.Bottom Line: Great idea, I wish I didn't have to flash it to get it to work.
Generally, I don't write online reviews; the Zen Vision:M, however, is worth the few moments.About six months ago I thought I might like to buy an MP3 player, not knowing whether or not I would ever use it. After a some basic, initial research, the Zen Nano seemed like a good bet. I bought it, used it, fell in love with it, used it constantly. When it was full, and as Christmas approached, I thought it might be time to upgrade.More research. I decided on this product. When I went to the store to but it, I was distracted by the flashy packaging of the Zune - which I bought. That ended in frustration as, apparently, I needed to upgrade a recently upgraded version of Windows in order to install the Zune. I returned it, bought this - even though a salesman said to me "You like this over the iPod?" Apparently Apple is so good at marketing, they've hired store employees to push their product. I have no interest in iPods, other than the amazement that it has joined the ranks of Kleenex and Coke - those brands that become the name for an entire product.Pros:It's wonderful - there isn't enough space to talk about it's pros. Here are a few:It's holds a lot, and the screen is great.You can download music from basically any site.It comes with lots of software, all of it easy to use; great products, themselves.Cons:If you like flashy packages, this isn't your item (but what can you say about an item that COSTS abot the same, but has a flashy pack?).Be careful, the front scratches easily.There aren't as many accessories available for the Zen as there are for the iPod in stores - HOWEVER, more are becoming available and a google search or a search on this site will yield new and exciting results. Read the reviews, though; I bought a clear "skin" for mine, and it might have looked nice on a white Zen - mine is black, and it looked horrible. It's also made of this sticky rubbery product that picked up every piece of stray lint. It then was horrible and horribly fuzzy. (I have recently located a new, improved version that has a "smooth" texture and comes in black; hopefully this will undo the major "con" of this item.)I hear iPods freez a lot; this one freezes from time to time, too. Considering it's basically a mini-computer, I suppose that's warrented. Try to keep a paper clip aroud, just in case.It charges slowly, as I suppose the all do, so - if you have the money - invest in the travel charger. Much better.I list these faults in the interest of fairness; still, I can't reccomend this product enough. Creative/ZEN has won me over - I'm beyond loyal to this brand; they're just about as good as it gets.Buy it, use it, tell your friends.
After reading the reviews on this website, I didn't have very high expectations of the sound quality and high volume capability of these speakers. But after plugging in my non-iPod MP3 player, I called my husband in Europe, and he could still hear the music loud and clear over the phone, even when I was in a different room than the speakers. Overall, I'm very pleased with these little speakers that could, and I can't wait to hear what they sound like when we use my husband's iPod with them.
Since we purchased this and put our iPod on it, our iPod battery has not worked as long. It may be a coincidence, but I can no longer take the iPod with me on runs for over 10 minutes, sad. It may be something to investigate further. The speakers sound great. I like the display. It works well.
This camera takes a little time to get to know. You can use it almost immediately for point and shoot, but once you venture into all the features, it is time well spent. Be sure to load the software onto your computer BEFORE you try to download the pictures for the first time.
This is a wonderful mouse and I have no idea how I continued as long as I did without a mouse like this. Winter Blue sure looks better than the old off-white mouse I tossed in the garbage (where it belonged) after receiving it. The functions are precise and it takes a simple AA battery. After my son used it he assumed I paid some crazy price for it, and when I told him what it cost he responded: "That's all?"I have had more mouse issues lately, but didn't realize that they made them like this one or I would have purchased it long ago. Beats the track-pad by a long-shot. I would recommend this mouse to anyone!
works perfectly. The kids lost the original adapter. Worried it wasn't the correct one for the keyboard and would damage it but it powers the it just fine.
For the price I paid I am satisfied with the mouse. The colored lights don't distract me when I'm in the middle of work, but they are there if you want to pause to admire them. Compact size; I plug into the USB port of my iBook and it doesn't take up much room in my bag when taking the laptop to work. I've had it for a few months and still like it. I had another small mouse before this one that cracked within a few weeks. This one is more durable.
bought it to use to carry my Galaxy note 10.1 tablet and also carry my Logitech k810 bluetooth keyboard. Tablet fits nicely in the padded compartment even with a semi bulky case on it. Plenty of pockets for cables and other small thingsThe drink compartment on the side is only big enough for a standard size of bottled water. The cell phone pocket barely fits my Samsung galaxy s3 with an otterbox commuter case on it. Mp3 player pouch has a hole so your headphone wire can come out. I wish the Mp3 player case was more padded.
Excellent cable when coupled with the TRENDnet 14dBi Outdoor High Gain Directional Antenna TEW-AO14D, fits perfect. receives a signal from 1000' away. If there is a signal loss, I'm not seeing it. Antenna, 26' of cable, signal at least 1000' away= full bars and great transfer speeds. Couldn't ask for better, real happy.
This sleeve case is perfectly fit the 15" macbook pro. Also, it has very nice design and material. Great choice.
I just got my C240 about a week ago, and I am loving it so far. It shipped to me in just 2 days. I can't find anything wrong with the screen, and I have used it in a lit room, dark room, and outside. Music transfer is really simple. I put on 45 songs in the first half hour I owned the device. The software installed in a couple of minutes and I already have a few photos on it. It's a great little thing. The design is sleek as well. 5 stars from me.
I was a bit skeptical about this product before purchasing it. It may appear that it would be uncomfortable in your hand due to its edges and angle. But it works and feels great. No more bulky mouse stuck in my bookbag. It is quick and easy, recharges and stores in the laptop. The only improvement that I could think of is a scroll wheel of some sort. They will probably come out with it someday. But even with out it is a great product. I highly recomment this mouse.
Overall good quality. It feels sturdy and durable. However, I've seen alternatives out there that do the same job for 35%-50% less. I wouldn't recommend it.
I'm quite pleased with the quality of the picture on this wide screen high Def TV. I would recommend this product to anyone interested in a high def wide screen TV. This is my second Mitsubishi TV (the first one is a rear projection set that is around 10 years old and still works, but does not offer the high definition that I wanted).
Straight out of the box, this iPod is top notch. It is tiny, easy to use, and more portable than any other music player on the market. Plus, it just looks great. My biggest fear is leaving it somewhere. Someday, someone will come up with a handy way of carrying the earphones and the iPod Shuffle will be perfect. In a world of cool gadgets, this one is brilliant!
When I got this alarm clock for around 9 months, the radio died, and I could only use the beeping sound for alarm purposes. 2 months later, the clock just died completely. I think the price for this alarm clock is too high for something only last around a year.
Lick Creek is the best book I've read in a long time. The author has created a fully drawn world, where sights, sounds, smells and feelings are beautifully evoked. The characters are absolutely real, vividly portrayed, and the reader can't help but be drawn in. I was delighted all the way through this book.
I think this is a great little camera. It is a big upgrade for me coming from the Kodak Easyshare I got a few years ago. I would recommend taking some time to read the little guidebook that comes along with it and playing with it before taking some real serious photos because you will want to know where some of the settings are, otherwise, the inexperienced user might not think that this camera is all that I am making it out to be. I love that I can adjust so many things in the camera to make the pictures come out the way I want them to. For one, I can change the ISO anywhere from 200 - for bright outdoor shots to 1600 for inside low light shots of my sleeping baby. And the on screen help guide is really convenient if you want to quickly change the settings from say...a close up, to a picture where the background is blurred out and you focus only on the subject. I don't see not having a viewfinder as a disadvantage because I never use it anyways. The image stablization is nice too and helps reduce the amount of blurry pictures from an unstable hand or moving object. The End.
The product pictured is not what you will receive if you purchase this adapter. The item pictured is the official Nintendo DS Lite adapter, what you receive in fact is an incredibly cheap looking and feeling adapter that does not offer the collapsible prongs (one of the major selling points on the other IMO).If you don't mind a cheap knockoff, then this is for you but if you want the real thing keep looking because the picture here is a LIE!!
Toshiba US will only replace Region 1 Players so if it goes wrong they will not assist you.
Like other Kenwood products I've purchased in the past, these speakers are a great value. I bought these as replacement speakers for my wife's Alero. They really sound great and seem to handle high volumes quite nicely. There is no sense to spend more for replacement speakers than these. I also received my speakers several days before the anticipated arrival date.
Great product. Have had 2 or 3 in the past and have worn them out. A bit sad that the discs are getting hard to find for a reasonable price and Amazon itself doesn't carry them with Prime shipping. I was able to find them directly through Presto. Match this popper with some good oil and some Jolly Time white hulless popcorn and you have some good popcorn to enjoy. Orville also has white popcorn but hard to find someplaces.Would recommend to anyone who likes the convenience of micro popcorn but without all the additives of bagged. Easy to clean in the dishwasher too.
I'm giving it 4 stars only because I bought it for $2200 just 2 months back and now it can be had for less than that. But the picture is amazing, HD is breathtaking. I never liked Discovery channel at all but after I had this TV and hooked it up to my HD cable, most of my "TV watching time" is spent watching Discovery HD Theater. This Tv has all the latest features including DVI, PIP, etc. The price is simply unbelievable. Other 42" ED plasmas are selling for more than this price whilc this is an HD and other HD 42" plasmas are at least $1000 more than this one. I'd recommend it to everyone.
OK, there are many type of radio's out there, but few for Truck drivers. This is one for the Frightliner Centruy Class that fits without any pin change's. It mates with the current hard ware for a 2005, and plays very nicely with existing speakers from factory. I also found that the external 3mm plus so you can plus you iPod, TV for more sound, or even a small DVD player. This was a very nice touch to an already loaded system. The XM works with all attnanea's, and you can put the entire cables to where you have a clean dashboard without clutter.Highly recommended for all drivers that like to remove wires, to make it neat and organized.PS.. I know many drivers in our comapany that have them now. many more will be getting them soon, it is just that good.
This card works OK,it occasionally causes my Dell Inspiron 7000 to hang until I pull the card out.It needs a power cord though because if you hook an iPod up to it and doo a full erase and reload and don't come back to your PC for an hour or so it drains the battery on the Ipod. If it was a powered card this probably would not happen.
We were already successfully using one Instajack set to hook up the DVR on our satellite TV system to the phone line on the other side of our living room. Later we wanted to add an additional telephone jack in a bedroom on the other side of our home. I purchased the second receiver and installed it in the room. This room, while on the same floor, is separated by about 50 feet and down a hall (with several walls) from the original transmitter. As far as the installation, I followed the instructions and had both receivers programed to the one transmitter in no time. Now both the DishDVR, and the telephone in the bedroom, dial and receive calls flawlessly.For those Instajack users who are having problems dialing out with their satellite receivers, and also have DSL internet; we also initially had some trouble dialing out, but we realized that we had failed to put a DSL filter on the Instajack receiver. Since we've corrected that, we haven't had any further trouble.
I use this product to link 3 computers and a cable modem connection and it works like a charm. Very space efficient and the front panel LED's let me know each port's status. I have not had any complications with this hub and seems to work effortlessly. Great hub.
Great and flexible small camera strap, I have one for each of my PS cameras. It's very easy to stow in my equipment bag or luggage and the attachment clips allow a quick change from the neck strap to the OP/TECH USA camera wrist Strap.
I give this iPod 4.5 stars out of 5. I always wanted an iPod so last year I bought an iPod mini at the low, low price of $300. I was disappointed that I had paid so much for something that didn't even have a radio and I returned it to the store. Instead, I bought a Creative Muvo Micro, a tiny pink player with a replaceable triple A battery and an FM radio. I thought, why should I pay $300 for an iPod with several gigabytes of space that I don't need just because it was pink and cool looking, when I could have a $100 player that has more. Me and my Creative Muvo Micro were getting along great for an entire year before the unthinkable happened...I lost it. I searched for 2 weeks for the little thing and I still can't find it, so I needed a new mp3 player. If I'm going to get something new, I want something with more space, better sound quality, a better screen, just something of better technology than the player I bought a year ago. I didn't want an iPod, but every other player sold in stores is big, black, and ugly. Since the iPod Nano was now a more reasonable price at $150 for a silver one, I bought it. I wanted a pink one, but I didn't need 4 gigs of space and besides, you should get a case that covers your iPod to protect anyway, so I just bought a pink case instead. I've had this player for a week and so far I love it.It came in a small box with nothing but a usb cable, earbuds, and the iPod itself. You have to download a certain version of iTunes from the Apple webiste. Afterwards, I didn't know what to do. I'm pretty computer savvy but it took about a day before I figured out how exactly to get songs on and off the player. The directions on the website are in a video tutorial and I didn't find them that helpful.The sound quality is excellent. Much better than my previous player. The earbuds fit very well, they're comfortable and sort of small so they don't hurt my ears.The color screen is very bright. It even allows you to put album artwork with the songs you play, which is really sort of useless to me, but it's still looks cool.There is no radio which means that I can't listen to the tv at the gym. However, I just discovered free podcasts. I downloaded some free upbeat running music as well as some educational stuff to learn to speak Spanish. There are many, many podcasts to download so I might not have a problem filling up the 2 gigs of space. You can buy a radio for it though.Battery life is excellent, I've had a full battery every time I turn it on.There is one thing I don't like about the player and that is the placement of the headphone jack. It's on the bottom of the player which is very awkward. If I've got the iPod clipped on me while I'm working, the headphone cord gets in the way and sometimes gets pulled out.I've actually had one problem with the player since I've had it, so that's not really a good sign. The thing completely froze with the screen light turn on. I couldn't turn it off or do anything with it and since there's an internal battery, I couldn't just pull out the battery to shut it off. I had to go home and search the apple site to figure out how to reset it. It took a couple of seconds and now it's working fine again.I think Apple could have at least included a belt clop or a case for the player, but you can find cheap stylish cases with clips at online stores.*UPDATE*I've had my iPod Nano for about 2 months now. I haven't had any more problems with it. I use it just about every day! I've never run out of battery life and rarely have to charge it up.
I've had the 300 gig version of this drive for 18 months. I had if off for most of its life. I used it as a backup drive and only powered it when needed. The other day it wouldn't mount and started making a noise like a cell phone musical tone. I called Maxtor and they told me that the drive is dead and it's out of warranty. Thus, I am SOL! The warranty was for only one year. I have read many reviews about Maxtor's quality "issues" and now I've experienced one. Forget Maxtor, go with Western Digital. No drive will live forever but a failure at 18 months of very light usage is not acceptable. They should have AT LEAST a 2 year warranty on their drives. Of course, had they done so, they would be repairing a huge number of drives by year 2.As the other reviewers have indicated, these drives are unreliable. They look nice, are reasonably priced, install easily, and are fairly quiet BUT you can't depend on them.
The features described on the Amazon page are patently misleading. The effective range in total darkness, is NOT 100 ft, but more like 15ft. The image is NOT the quality they tout in fact it is fuzzy even under the best conditions. I am puzzled as to why the higher priced cameras offered by Swann are rated LOWER than this one. In their favor is the fact that the camera housing is metal, not plastic. It's unfortunate they didn't put in a better sensor. The one they used is no better than the X-10 garbage. Also, don't bother to complain to Swann because they will not answer any questions, and will refer you to the website instead which often doesn't have all the information. Before you buy, check out the manufacturers website...and then keep on shopping for something else that actually lives up to the hype.
My old Realistic speakers couldn't handle the base on many DVD tracks. I had them in a cabinet which would rumble like a freight. Tried these based on reviews. They are perfect. Fit in the same enclosures as the old ones and are distortion free. My only regret is waiting too long!
I purchased this set because it was a genuine battery for my camcorder. The battery would not charge so they said I could return it, but after returning it and getting my purchse price refunded I still spent more than the total price after I had to pay the return shipping, and did not get any shipping returned. It really suck to purchase an item that is defective, be able to return it and be out more money than if you kept it. Very unpleased.
If you are not a extremely care about the high definition vedio capture, this is a good product to buy. If not, plaese consider other product.
Bought this one on blind faith, there was no description, and no mention of it at the Philips website. However, it has the same features as the AZ9101 'blue' version also listed at this site. It's got ESP3-40 sec Antishock, a 20 hour battery life, power saving, and best of all CDRW compatibility.The sound is great, I just tried recording a CDRW of some MP3's I have, and it's bloody superb! The only grumble I have at all with this player is the low volume, even at the highest setting it doesn't really blast your ears off. Though the clarity is excellent, even with bass boost, so if this is my tradeoff, I'm well happy.Now all I've got to do is buy a replacement PSU unit so I can power it when I'm back in the UK, different plugs y'see.
I did a dumb thing. I broke my 23" Cinema View monitor. Bought it a year ago and it was GREAT!!! and worth the money.Last week I was taking it to a meeting in the back seat of the car -- you guessed it, I broke it. Contacted Apple Care and a less than friendly person gave me a local authorized repair facility -- you know the rest, had to finally call several facilities myself until I reached an independent facility called MacPros, Richmond, VA. They were great!!! I have purchased from them in the past."Bring it in and we ship it to California for repairs." I asked for an estimate -- he asked me to hold and he would call the repair facility.He then reported to me -- "Sir, I can't believe it myself -- the repair cost is $3,000!!!"MacMall and MacConnection has them new -- the 23" Cinema View for $944.Off to Best Buy I go just to buy anything to get me going again -- 19"LG for $250. Not bad, not sure I can justify paying Cinema View prices again. (Best Buy - YUK!!! that's a wholenew story)Now looking elsewhere.
This is the first Pressure cooker I bought. This cooker is excellent and quality is great. It cooks very quickly. I would recommend it.
I bought this recently and its a great camera, well worth the upgrade from the Rebel XT. The lens sensor has a noticeable difference when used with quality lens. If you're looking for a reasonably priced SLR camera, this is the one to get.
The Labtec optical mouse has a nice feel in the user's hand. It is not too obtrusive or over-round and the fingers settle quite nicely on the mouse buttons.The scroll wheel is a nice addition but is set in the mouse further than usual. This has its ups and downs. On the positive side, the scroll wheel does not protrude clumsily from the mouse. On the other hand, it does take some getting used to and slows the pace of scrolling.The optical eye is smaller than I have seen on an optical mouse. Again, on the positive side, the small eye slows down the mouse movement such that the pointer does not go careening around the screen. On the down side, some people may like that feature in their mouse.As for the construction, it does not feel like the most sturdy mouse out there but I suppose if you don't smack it around like a hockey puck, it should last you just fine.
It definitely delivered a better picture and sound when i used it, and for 17 cents I believe I got a good deal and a cheap cable that works well with my PS3. The only issue I have noticed is that when it is first loading a game or a movie, the screen will go blue for a split second and say, "no signal!" and then returns to loading the game. Not a huge issue, and as long as it continues to work I'm not complaining for the price I paid for it.
Wonderful quality from the best. Cable was a tad long though, and was a b!tch to fit in! Shipment arrived promptly and everything was as ordered.
This pack of chargers work perfectly. I paid over $20 for a Creative AC charger for my Zen Vision: M and I still need to plug in an extra dongle to use it. This set of cables allow me to charge the device without a silly dongle. The Creative dongle defeats the purpose of the plug as you will need to haul it around with the player itself (which is a pain) or shell out even more money to get a second one (on top of the cable's already bloated price). Do yourself a favor and buy these instead. You'll save a lot of money, they work fine, and they are easier to use than the first party cables.
i've had my canon bjc-6000 for three years now. as of today, it's finally crapped out on me. i have tried everything to fix it (performed all the maintenance, cleaning, etc.) and nothing. so, i've opted to buy a canon i850, which i've heard good things about.so, for the three years it DID work, here's my thoughts:PROS: individual ink tanks! for ANYONE who does even a marginal amount of printing, you should invest in a printer with ind. ink tanks - it's just common sense. i can't understand why other printer companies haven't followed suit on this kind of thing. i definately got my money's worth out of the 6000. i have printed hundreds of photos that looked pretty darn good, even without the optional photo ink cartridges. keep in mind, i've had nothing to compare them to. :) it has a lot of options to print your documents/photos, etc., so for the advanced user, or just a regular user, interface is pretty easy to use.CONS: color photo printing in highest resolution mode takes FOREVER; about 8 mins to print a page with two 4x6 prints on it. so, it's not the fastest printer, by any means. and, it's noisy, too. it cleans the print heads all the time, and while printing, actually shakes the monitor and desk hutch it's sitting on. yowza! for general purpose printing, i would recommend using good paper and something other than the "auto" setting.overall, it's been a great printer, but it's time to move on to newer and better technology! my biggest piece of advice to anyone buying a printer: get one with individual ink tanks! it's just common sense!
These are by far the best sounding speakers for any computer. I was blown away by the sound quality and the woofer can definitely hold its own. I listen to a lot of bass heavy music (techno and metal and such) and they are amazing. I highly recommend these speakers if you just want a 2.1 setup.
This product produced great sound and low cost only about $16.00 back in Sept 2009; however the earbud with the short lead failed to work after six month. I used it as my primary head phone set even though I have more expensive sets. I gave it 3 stars because I was very happy with it while it worked so much that I'm going to order another one hoping that it may have gotten damage when I was exercising. I'm going to try the Sennheiser CX300 Earbuds this time instead of the CX300-B basically because of the lower cost. Another reviewer stated that the "B" stands for black.
I beta test software. I have been on 3 of the 4 listed below betas. The card has always preformed even under the beta operating systems.This is the only card I install. it is one of the most compatible cards I have ever seen and I have tested this card on Windows 95,98,98se and Windows ME* without any hitches so far. if you are looking for top performance for a low price this is the card. it is very compatible with all systems. a very user friendly card. you may want to check out their hubs too. very affordable.*note* Windows is a register trademark of Microsoft. I'm not indorsing it but merely using it as a compatibility reference
I had this for years, and it saved many, many CD's, CDrom's, and DVD's which had some mild scratching. I'm shocked at the negative reviews- the only thing I can think is that they did not use it properly. It requires a lot of water, and after the wheel has been used for a while it tends not to work well. It is only something you do AFTER your CD isn't working, so there is no way it could really "ruin" it (as the CD is already ruined!).
With two very young children, our outings can be very unpredictable. Time is tight too. The Motorola 280's have been a great time saver. Sometimes we split up in the mall. One of us goes to do some shopping while the other has fun with the kids. We don't have to worry about setting up a time and place to meet up. It's easy to ask a question or change/make plans from 1/2 mile away. We use it on hikes and while walking around the neighborhood. They're also great when you are travelling with more than one car.The range is supposed to be about 2 miles. It can differ depending where you are.Everything I've said is a good reason to by any 2-way radio. Why did I choose this model even though it costs a lot more than some of the other ones?-They're compact. Even more compact than the the 280's that take regular batteries. Their size makes them easy to bring along anywhere. They also have a removeable belt clip. Clip them on your pants or belt or remove the clip and they slip easily into your pocket. -They're rugged. The 280's survived drops onto pavement and gallons of baby drool. -They have 14 channels and 38 privacy codes. If you go somewhere where there is a large crowd, you will run into other people with radios. The extra channels help you find a quiet channel. However, we rarely have to change channels.We've had ours for almost 2 years now and they have been very useful.
After seeing 2 reviews about the Canon 710 gobbling batteries, I had to set the record straight. With a pair of inexpensive X1 rechargeable batteries, my 710 took about 400 shots without recharging, which amazed me. (Regular batteries die quickly with a digital camera.)Amazon's price was considerably lower than Costco's, which was impressive.As someone who's still learning how to use this camera, I encountered a persistent problem that I haven't solved. While using the auto setting quite a few of the shots looked overexposed. Then I tried photographing some ducks that were swimming in the shade and I noticed that the white birds looked overexposed, losing many details, while the darker ones looked just right. It's almost as if the camera is too sensitive to white, or bright lighting, not infrequently causing a washed out look and disappeared details.The shutter response is pleasingly quick, and the macro detail is impressive, but some of the shots in auto mode still aren't quite as crisp as I expected a Canon camera to produce. Whether the few problems I've encountered disappear with more experience remains to be seen.
I have had this detector for few weeks now, and I am very happy with it. Though many things around town can set it off, such as store security systems, electronic crosswalk systems, and a few others, it has been very useful for my interstate driving as well as in town. The auto-mute function is an awesome feature.
The bag is nice and the extra battery is even better. It's a good purchase if you have yourself a nikon camera.
Parker 35979 Calligraphy Gift Set, Four Nib Selections, Six Ink Cartridges, Blue, Black, RedBought this set to address wedding invitations...great starter set for a novice who wanted to try her hand at the art of calligraphy.
For older components with only s-video output, this cable is very nice. The connectors fit snugly and the image quality is the best one can get from this source.
I have been using IHP 140 for 3 months now. It is excellent. There were no issues with installation and start using the device. Initially did not install any of the software that came with it. And everything worked fine. My Win XP Professional recognized the device and copied files into it really fast and started listening songs (I used MS-MPlayer 9 files to rip CDs). Controls and buttons are as difficult as some reviewers mentioned. I played with Ipod's, IHP is not as "cute" but it is very sturdy and plays everything. Belt clip is well built. Headphones are not that good but it should not be deal breaker for this unit. If there are a lot of files in the device, it takes a while to start as it checks the files. I currently have 2000+ wma's in approx. 200 folders. It takes 5 seconds to power up. Battery life is excellent. Sound quality is excellent. I use it with several different headphones. I have researched HD MP3 players for 1 month and decided on IHP. After I purchased several editorials picked IRiver IHP 140. I think they are right. I you are hesitating you don't need to.
These are great headphones for the price. There are better headphones out there and they exist at reasonable prices, but for regular ol' headphone use- these are as good as any out there.
I have not received mine yet, but I know something special about these! That they are truly unbalanced! Almost all cords I can get my hands on are double band "TRS" plugs. This makes my balanced input "professional" grade amplifier freak out some reason. The only way I can cure it is to halfway unplug the cable so the "ground" of it isn't being used. These will call for 100% smooth audio in ALL applications. Excited!
I agree with all the positive stuff that's been said about this camera... one thing that I do want to stress also is that if your local camera store has those special machines that are able to process your digital pictures onto regular 4x6 glossy prints, those pics do come out looking awesome! My friends were totally surprised to find out that my 4x6 glossy prints came from my little Optio, because the picture quality looked unbelievably just as crisp and clear as the pictures from my 35mm camera film.
I purchased the 400 Watt ATX12C as a replacement for the 250 Watt power supply. Very easy to install and works as described.
I am another owner who is experiencing problems with the 2720. The map redraw and GPS hang and it has loads of trouble finding satellites.You would think that a company like Garmin, who only make GPS units would make a product that wouldn't have problems with such basic functions. What good is a GPS that always hangs up or can't locate satellites? I've owned 2 other GPS models and this is by far the worst.To the last reviewer who seems so happy and calls everyone who has the same problems "biased" just what are your biases? Why are you so troubled that so many people are having the same problems? Do some research throughout the entire internet on various sites and you'll see that this is a major problem.If it weren't a problem, why has Garmin already released 3 updates in a month trying to address this issue? Go on their Garmin's own website and you'll see all the updates. Even GARMIN knows there are problems that are being expressed here! Unfortunately, each update only brings on new and even more problems.If anybody is happy with it, fine, I'm happy for you. But don't trash the LARGE amount of owners having legitimate problems, unless these bad reviews affect your livelihood/positions at Garmin. wink wink.
Its a very good lense, the quality is as good as any other canon lense, because of the range i would suggest this lens for those people who want a very good lens that is capable to take pictures in a restaurant and at the same time spot something in the outdoors, and dont want to be changing lenses every 5 minutes. this is your all in one.
The case fits the camera perfectly and is well constructed. I would recommend this case to anyone with a Sony T type camera.
Works great. However, did not realize that iron has to be placed in base to be warmed after each swipe. So still had to deal with cord issue of base plug. Just used extension cord. Still like it and it works well.
This system can be used for hookup to tv, mp3, and, of course, computer. How versatile is that? Nice control fixture for sound volume adjustment and hookup of headphones/mp3 so you don't have to be reaching for maybe-inconveniently-placed speakers to adjust things. Quality fit and finish on the speakers. I would buy this set again in a heartbeat.
It works as advertised, sound quality is adequate but definitely not "hi-fi" quality. I am a little disappointed in the transmitter. it is larger than I expected and I wish it was also battery powered. But it gets the job done more or less. But having a smaller, battery powered transmitter would be less awkward and wouldn't tie down a laptop computer so much. I end up having to be near a plug which sort of negates the portability of the laptop.Other than that, it works fine!
I will never buy an RCA again. This one lasted only a little more than a year before breaking down. (My last VCR, a JVC, lasted over eight years.) Tapes kept getting stuck in this RCA unit, and I'd have to take the machine in just to get the tapes out. And when I played movies on it, it kept making this loud, annoying, intermittant BZZZZT!! noise, and I couldn't get it to stop.It was a pain...from the get-go, and I spent a little more on this unit than some others cost because I wanted to get a quality item. Hah!
My factory Uniden cordless phone battery was dyingThis was the perfect replacement - price a little highWorth the price, but I would recommend you buy off ebay for similar batteries. I bought two more for the price of this one.Works nonetheless if you want covenience to get it from Amazon.4/5 stars
While the 'feel' of the remote is a little off from what I'm used to, it has all the functionality stated in the description. It's nice to have a few macros to play with as well. Learning mode is typical for such devices. A bit of a pain, but you only have to do it once.Seriously though Sony, you couldn't include a couple AA batteries with this? Just a 'heads up' in case you order, make sure you have two AA's lying around.
This notebook case only have space for the laptop. It doesn't have room even for a mouse and the power cord.Beware to buy this.
This tripod was recommended to me from a professional photographer as a good "starter" tripod. The box it was delivered in was basically destroyed...they just don't "ship with care" anymore, do they?...but the tripod was fine, which demonstrates the sturdy construction of it. I've had it now for around a month and have used it quite a bit as I'm learning photography. So what have I learned? It's very sturdy, solid. Even though it's aluminum, it's not the lightest thing in the world so lugging it around probably wouldn't be fun...you may want a lighter, more compact one if you plan on carrying it a lot. There is no level on it so if you're using it on uneven ground you may want to have a small hand-sized level handy. Maybe the more expensive tripods or mounting balls have built in levels, but this one does not. But if you are just planning to use it in a studio or just a flat surface for portraits and such, then this tripod is perfect.
I was very very very very very (did I mention very?), hesitant to move into the Hi Def arena, due mostly to the fact that the whole HD-DVD v's Blu-Ray debacle was still ongoing. I researched quite a bit and very nearly went for blu-ray (technically speaking it is superior) but given the dificulties of major manufacturing refits, and the outlying cost to distribute, I felt that that the technically inferior HD-DVD would win out and opted for that. It all reminds me of VHS v's Betamax, vhs being technicaly inferior but winning non the less.Well this sounds as though I am putting HD-DVD down I am not. I recieved this player today and after setting it up (around three minutes) I sat back and watched Swordfish on my 47" Westinghouse (also fantastic) and all I can say is.........WOW! the picture quality is amazing, I mean amazing, I really cannot begin to describe it. I remember watching my first DVD "Idle Hands" and could not believe the quality, and today I got that feeling all over again.The Player itself looks amazing, beautifully built, it feels real, not like the lumps of plastic thrown out a lot these days. The remote is one of the sexiest things ever (I just wish I din't have so much AV or I would use it instead of the harmony.Don't wait any longer this is what your television has been wating for go out, buy (get it here on amazon, cheaper than anywhere, and shipped next day), I swear you will love it just as I do.......
The overall sound was muddy. The high frequency side didn't sound good to me (compared to my old Sony on-ear phones which I'm trying to replace). I'm going to try a higher-end pair of on-ear (as opposed to over-ear) phones instead. On the good side these were comfortable and had a nice long cord.
The fastest service i have ever received and a 4gb this cheap its worth buying it snapped it in my phone and now its done get one
Thin, light, uses inexpensive batteries (AAA). Software is a dream; plug it in, press one button and you HotSync to your desktop from anywhere. Well worth it.Does anyone know where to get the GSM upgrade kit so you can use this with a cellphone or digital wireless phone?
Had this unit for two weeks and it is great. It plays all types of media list in description on panasonic.com PLUS DVD-RW. I have a sony recorder RDR-GX7 (great recorder), and it records dvd-rw. The LX9 Plays it without problems even though the manuel says it does not it does.picture quality is great and many menu features which help tweek picture. I have not used it on battery long enough to determine how long it last but it comes with a cord so use it instead.music cd's work great, cdr and cdrw with mp3s only. It does not take long to load up as some reviews added.overall another qualitly product from panasonic. I highly recommond.I used the external speakers and must admit they are pretty good. a little flimsly but sound wise pretty good.the internal speakers are loud enough however.if you want a unit that plays mostly any disk out there, you cant go wrong with the panasonic LX-9
I have found this headset/microphone to be very good quality. The voice tone is very nice.....good volume control....comfortable headband. Good outer noise filtering. Would buy again.
I have used this product for over a year now, and can honestly say that it's not worth the money.Transcoding video is faster (tried MacBook Pro and Mac Pro) and more flexible (more options in settings and such) when doing it without the Elgato Turbo ...This might be a product useful for G3 owners?
These headphones are perfect; As a music producer these allow me to hear the clarity of every beat and sound.I love them :)
The mouse worked well with my Mac running Snow Leopard. Although it will work out of the box, I recommend loading the Microsoft driver package - it provides a preference pain with more features and settings and the drivers improve performance. Although it includes a transmitter, you don't need it if your Mac has built in BlueTooth.The battery life is adequate, but it would have been smarter to design it with 2 AA batteries. Granted, the battery is rechargeable and charges quickly on the included charger base, but the charger is another cable and "dock" cluttering up your desk.The size of the mouse makes it much more comfortable than the Apple Magic Mouse. Tracking and button response is good. Some minor complaints: The MS scroll wheel allows horizontal scrolling, but it's awkward compared to the Apple Mouse (or Mighty Mouse) with the mini trackball. Also, it has some power saving features that make it a little slower to connect when waking from sleep, but generally 1 or two clicks and it reconnects fine. The same with a restart - sometimes it will not be picked up right away, but with a couple of clicks it comes back to life. I looked for some preference settings on this, but even with the MS software package, none to be found - an annoyance, but not critical.All in all a solid performer on the Mac, a comfortable size for adult hands and good ergonomics overall.
This saves time and battery life. Use it over again and again- just like a floppy disk drive. Buy Sony original products and you'll be safe- don't save a few pennies by buying generics, you get what you pay for. Recommendation: Strong Buy
I bought this TV for my kids and they love it! I finally have a little peace! The remote is a little difficult for them to use but that's easily fixed with a universal that is a little less complicated. My only real complaint is that three times now we've managed to "hit a button" on the remote that causes the picture to go black and white and the only way we can fix it is to turn off the TV, which is a pain if you're in the middle of a movie. Other than that it's one of the best products we've bought so far, I finally got my living room and sanity back!
The printing resolution is excellent. I can hardly tell the difference in quality from the laser printer in both B/W and color. All the functions work just great if you consider the price tag. This is almost identical to its sibling PSC500. Only downside is that if you use MS Publishing 2000, can't use the built-in slot to print out the envelopes because of the limited printing option to choose. It's MS's fault. You can still work around it by importing it to MS Words. For this reason I give 4 stars, but would give 5 stars for the unit itself. And, I wish I can copy something in color to B/W. Wouldn't mind paying few bucks extra for it.
At $8.64 per inch, the AudioQuest class 5 optical cable is less expensive than many male escorts, but it delivers so much more. Its TosLink plugs are both more comfortable and easier to clean than the plugs on theDenon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable--well worth the extra $80. My only complaint is the exceptionally low jitter.
I've had this remote for a couple of years now and I'm still in love with it. It makes managing all of my home theater components so easy. But not everything is all sunshine and rainbows.Like I said I have had this remote for awhile, and time has not been particularly friendly to my beloved remote. Many of the buttons need to be pressed a few times for them to register now. This is annoying most especially when watching recorded shows from my DVR, the FFW button is almost useless. I have resorted to bringing back the old cable remote to control my tv shows again. I know this is because I have used the remote so much, and after a few years wear and tear is to be expected.Fair warning: treasure your early times with this remote, it works like a charm, but one day you too could resort to using multiple remotes again. It's a horrible thought, but all the same it is a reality I'm facing now.
Absolutly amazing fuse! I have had my system pumping for a couple of hours at a time pushing 3 amps, and 2 12's, and this fuse takes it all. First fuse I havnt blown at all since I've had my system. Well worth it indeed!
My bridge between my DSL and my cable internet died so I ordered this device just to see. It works perfectly fine as a normal bridge between my DSL access point and my cable LAN. I used an ordinary 5 volt AC adapter, ran the CD and had it up and running literally within a couple of minutes. It's a great little device and not just for phones. Too bad it doesn't have a screw plug for an external antenna but it works great and takes up much less room than a "normal" network bridge.
This TV is great - easy to watch - extremely clear and a crisp picture. It is big to be considered a smaller set - nothing to distract the eye. I would highly recommend this product - I have enjoyed it!
i've owned my 0-35G for 6 years and the cable has finally worn out.It is a re branded A4Tech WOP-35, and it is hard to find, this time ile buy 2 because it will be a while before another good mouse like this comes along.A4Tech makes a x6 glaser and x5 that use the same chassis if you can find them. Any of them make great gaming mice. I don't bother with the a4tech software without it you wont get 4 way scrolling but all 5 buttons will still work, and work well for wow.Optionally if you find the wheel hard to click you can crack it open and there is a small nylon piece that rests on a spring on the wheel, simply pop it out and rotate the nylon so its not in the hole with the spring and snap it back in. This will halve the force needed to middle click.
The Crosley Sleigh is a magnificent piece of Art Deco sculpture! This must be the reason why people back in the 1930's used to sit around and watch their radios. It's a substantial piece of equipment with real glass and chrome, not a disappointing flimsy imitation.The mirrored sides are not the overwhelming neon blue they appear to be in the photo on this page; it's more of a dark cobalt blue and in low incadescent light it looks black.I would have been content with the appearance alone, but the sound is amazing! Even with the volume turned up loud enough to fill the house the sound stays pure and clear.The CD player is revealed by pressing a button on the left side which starts a motor that slowly raises the lid to reveal the CD playing mechanism and the controls. Most small CD players start reading the disk when you close the lid, but with the Sleigh the CD is held in place and played by a small black arm that is reminiscent of a phonograph. The practicality of the arm becomes apparent right away - you'll want to leave the lid open while you're playing CDs. If the lid is closed you won't be able to get at the PLAY, SKIP, REPEAT, STOP, PAUSE buttons.The radio part of the package is more than satisfactory. Without resorting to the wire antenna the Sleigh picks up all the normal stations around here and a few that weren't coming in well on the Sony boombox (with telescoping antenna).There may be potential problems with the mechanized lid and the CD playing arm. They seem to be well made, but I'm just leary of mechanical parts. I'm planning to treat those delicately.Overall, the Sleigh is gorgeous and sounds great! I love it!
These things are cheap, work exactly as expected, and are really small. You can put your devices far out of IR remote shot and still control them. I'm also surprised how easily they are to set up (just plug them in). The regular plugs instead of power adapters is also nice.
This product was just what I needed for my speakers. Perfect length at 10 feet to extend across the room creating a clean look for my studio without hanging cables!
Yes they sound great, look great and kill bose in the price dept... but if sound leakage is at all a concern for you stay away!Some reviews mentioned a slight leakage so i went ahead and got em, brought em home and was super happy with the noise cancelation and sound. fast forward to the next day, riding on the subway i caught a few looks and some blatant stares. yea, i thought, check me out and my sweet cans... only to realize later that i was actually just annoying everyone with my musical tastes. i compared them to all my other headphones and the only way to have an acceptable amount of leakage was to turn it way down, like slightly above a quarter on my ipod.granted volume can be a subjective thing but i can honestly say that at a moderate listining level the leakage is bad. walking around the street and the quick bus/subway ride who cares but what about on a plane? if you really want to be the a-hole forcing your music on your neighbor while they try and sleep then these are great. since i fly a lot, and thats the best part of the noice cancelation, it would be really annoying to have worry about whether or not my music is too loud...other than that these headphones are awesome.
This ball head is GREAT very smooth and strong,I shot some great night shots at Cherry Grove pier in Myrtle Beach south Carolina.This head and a Manfrotto 055xpro tri pod legs everything was very sharp with a Canon 40d and a Canon 70-200 4L lens wonderful set up a little on the heavy side if you want to pack it very far but handles the weight really well.I have no compaints at all with this Ball Head!!!
I bought this little desktop for my two boys at Christmastime this past year and have to say I'm entirely impressed with it.I've long been a fan of HP's computers. They tend to have high-quality construction and give good value for the price. However, this is an unusual unit, thanks to its small size. I used to avoid "funky" or unusual designs, but wanted something relatively sturdy and not too large. With the advent of USB for most peripherals, the use of PCI cards and drive bays becomes much less critical. And the Wi-Fi is integrated on the motherboard here. So I went with this machine.It was very easy to set up and it has run consistently well. It's played a variety of games, even demanding ones. The video card seems to have plenty of zip and it powers the cheap Acer flatpanel I bought for the boys just fine. I did junk the crummy keyboard and mouse that came with it.Overall, I can't say anything bad about this machine. So much so that I'm thinking of replacing my long-in-tooth web server with one just like it.
I got this camera after I graduated middle school. [For the price] I was expecting it to take pretty low-quality pictures. Fortunatly it takes excellent, very sharp pictures. It's easy to learn how to operate it, especially if you have experience with electronics. It does tend to eat up batteries, although I believe it shuts itself down if you leave it on without doing anything with it. The size is also pretty remarkable. It's small and compact and easy to take anywhere. My only complaint is it automatically puts the date (in big yellow print) on the pictures you take. This can easily be fixed, however, by changing your settings.
Arrived quickly. Did not have the proper drivers, but it was not a problem downloading them.
This memory stick works fast on my Sony W120 digital camera. My recent trip to Kern River, I toke 400+ pictures and videos. I did not even come close to reaching the stick's capacity.By the way, shipping was good too. I received it few days earlier than what I was expecting.
I bought a recycled cartridge for the sake of recycling - there was little or no cost saving over a new one, though it's supposedly filled with more ink and so will hopefully last longer. Unfortunately the print quality is not up to par: I'm getting a lot of bleeding and smearing, it's good enough for everyday printing like driving directions or rough drafts of the kid's essays, but when I want something of letter or resume quality I have to use a different printer. It does not register on the printer's ink level detection as the seller stated in product description.
This printer is the absolute best available for one thing: printing continuous feed logs with tractor feed paper. In fact, the only two decent printers for doing inkjet printing on continuous feed paper are the Epson Stylus Color 1520 and 3000.They both work with external Jet Direct for networking.Many "log printing" programs such as Lexco Lexview, Seelog Viewer, Atlas Metafile Viewer, and PDS Viewer, require either Epson or HP. If you don't want to spend thousands on an HP plotter, then Epson 1520 or 3000 is the only way to go.Don't even think of using the Epson Stylus Photo R2400. WILL NOT NETWORK!
These were the first headphones I bought.....they were absolutely awesome sound-wise. I was disappointed that I could not find a tip that fit my ear. As a result, they were always ready to fall out of my ear. I hated to send them back, but for that kind of money I had to. If you can get them to fit your ear, these are tops in my book!
Ditto - We received the XBS444 as a Christmas gift in 2004. It worked great until approximately the end of Nov 05. Then just like some of the other reviewers stated in just quit working. It will operate for about 5 - 10 minutes, start making some thumping sounds through the speakers and then shut down. The power light will stay on, but when you push the power button on the unit or the remote, nothing happens. Unplug it for awhile and the same thing happens. Just got the run around from Zenith - "don't really care" attitude. We would like to have the same type of unit, but would definitely not purchase a Zenith product.
This VCR works well. Hookup was simple. Simple is what I wanted.
This product was an extremely good value. It does everything I want except project the time on the ceiling, but I couldn't find a projector-type that had the dual alarm and other features that this has. I like the big letters and that the display can be dimmed to a pleasant level for nighttime viewing. The low profile also makes it sturdy and durable enough for groggy swatting.
I have had some experiences with other SD cards. I have never had a problem with PNY. The card seems very fast and I haven't had any issues with it. It was a good purchase.
I purchased these lenses because they were fair priced and seemed like the best route to take for what I needed film-wise.The telephoto lens functions like you'd expect. Theres a small issue with vig when you zoom out but its not an issue if you want to use it for tight close-up shots. The lens is very clear and doesn't take away from the clarity of the cameras lens.The wide angle lens is what I use most. I like to shoot indoors and camera positioning is important to me when setting up a scene. This lens allows you set your camera up at about half the normal distance and still capture a whole wall. Before I'd have to place the camera up against the opposite wall and zoom out to almost capture the whole 'landscape'.The kit also includes lens cleaning accessories that I've yet to use.To sum things up the lenses simply do what they're supposed to do.Camera: Samsung HMX-100Purpose: short indie film projects
The writing on either iPhone or iPad is fantastic. The best I've ever seen. Don't know about the pen though, I will certainly lose the cap one day.If you are looking ONLY for a stylus for your iPhone or iPad, and willing to forfeit the pen, you will love this beautifully designed instrument.
After reading many good reviews on this product from Amazon, I decided to give it a try. It turn out exactly what most reviewers said. The sound from surround speakers is very crisp and clear, the base speaker is awesome. Match the speaker with my old 80watts Denon receiver with sub output, this system makes my Bose lifestyle 38 sound like a second grade speakers. Installation is no harder than any other surround sound system outthere.
I bought Corsair memory for my personal desktop to increase memory from 1.5gb to 2.0 gb. A friend, who works in the IT field, told me that all chips are produced by the same manufacturer, and thus, I should by the least expensive, which happened to be Corsair. Although my system booted after the installation, I saw little improvement in speed. However, the real problem was that my system would freeze - constantly - in any and all of my programs. Then it became an even bigger problem. My system began shutting down and restarting on its own while I was in the midst of doing work. As soon as I replaced the Corsair memory with the original, all problems ceased. I then returned the Corsair and and ordered PNY.
I just got this and tried it with my 5.1MP Sony DSC-F707. On "normal mode" I was unable to transfer videos, therefore I tried the PTP USB connection. It worked great and took just over 6 minutes to transfer 110 MB of photos.
I purchased this cord and the Acoustic Research FS014 Flat Series F-Coaxial Video Cable to run cable across the room, under a flat-weave rug and rug pad, to my Comcast digital cable box. The Acoustic Research cable dropped my HD ESPN channels and was still visible through the rug. This GE cable picks up all of my Comcast digital cable channels, including all of the HD channels, and is completely invisible under the rug. Well done, GE.
Works great! At first my iPaq was just another fancy handheld, but now it's a POWERHOUSE!
Just keep in mind, you get what you pay for. This little 2lb unit (w/batt) is worth owning. I purchased it from Wal-Mart for $213.xx. When I brought the first one home, the LCD screen would not come on, I immediately returned it and the second works fine. I have just charged the battery and can't wait to test the longevity. All I have to say, is buy an aftermarket battery. You most likely would anyway. The package came with all the accessories you need to travel and connect it to your television, as long as you had A/V inputs. The picture quality is great, sound is a little weak, but nothing external speaker can fix. The opening button and dvd door seem like it wouldn't hold up in the durability contest, but what more can you ask for. Of course, others brands may be more durable, but remember you're only next to nothing when you comparison shop. I could buy two of these for the price of one. I've read bad reviews on this product about durability, I guarantee none out there would hold up to being dropped. Hope this helps.
I will start off saying I am not A pro when it comes to cameras. I have read all kinds of info and posts on this camera trying to get a good photo out of it. This camera can take perfect high quality full of detail pictures if you use tele macro setting and are extremely close to what your taking a picture of. You would see carpet fibers if you took a picture of your floor.If you take other pictures they will be very grainy/fuzzy. We bought this to take pictures and video of our baby. I can honestly say I have never taken a crystal clear photo of anything unless it was close up and I'm talking within inches/centimeters.If you use the flash it drowns the picture with light unless you stand way back and zoom. We own a Nikon coolpix 4300 3 mp and the pictures are more then 5 times better as far as clarity and sharpness. You will be disappointed if you buy this for a 5 mp camera.As far as video goes it does good enough for home movies. I wish they were brighter and a little clearer but I'm happy with them. You can transfer them to the PC easily. They are .mod files but you can rename the files to .wmv and media player will play them just takes time to rename them. I found that windows media player classic will play the .mod files just fine.It does get a little hot if it is on for a while. I think it is well made but the off, video, photo selection switch can be a little bit of a pain but I got used to it. It only takes up to a 2gb sd card which is enough for me but maybe not for others. The cf card can only go up to 4 gb which I have filled with videos before. If you unload them after a party you should be ok.In closing if this had slightly better video and a camera that could hold up to the quality of a cheaper one this would be the perfect camera. I have owned it for quite sometime now and if you want a camera this in not for you unless all photos are extreme close ups. I suggest looking up some photos others have taken with it and judge for yourself.
I love this camera. This is my first 'real' digital SLR after having used emulsion film SLRs for twenty years. I can't say enough good things about its construction, functionality, capability, and ergonomics. I do suggest getting a supplemental DVD that specifically instructs users for the digital rebel, as the manual is pretty dry. Getting into the Canon system is great- lots of lenses and flashes that are all top notch (that is, you can buy anywhere in their range from entry-level consumer to top-notch professional gear). Highly recommended!
I had three of these [...bad] things for a month each. The first two stopped recognizing graffiti and became useless after learning how to "freeze" and "lockup" at the worst times. After the third one started shutting itself off while i was using it, i tried to return it at Circuit city, where they told me they could not take back a third unit.[....] I managed to convince circuit city to give me a sony clie.the clie works just fine after 3 months
I bought this product because my one-button Apple mouse died. Overall I'm happy with the Trackman and it works as expected. I've been using it for a few weeks with no major issues. My thumb is still not as precise with moving the cursor around the screen, but I imagine my control will improve with time. One small thing I don't like is that since the two buttons and wheel are relatively close together on a slanted surface, my fingers bump into each other when I use the wheel. On a normal ambidextrous mouse, the fingers are well separated and the wheel is clearly in the middle with plenty of room. I can't really say this is a design flaw, since the surface of the mouse if very ergonomic, but it might take some use getting to. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. It is easier to move the cursor over large distances with the flick of a thumb.
if you have the sd1000 and are a diver, this is what you wanna buy. easy to operate, always works
I bought them based on the reviews. The problem is that they constantly fall out of one ear. Also there is some minor irritation on one of the ear buds.
We have an older type television that works like brand new so wanted to mount it in the swimming pool room for vegging in the pool. The hardware and TV holder are very sturdy so this was the perfect answer to get the television up high for viewing as well as keeping away from the humidity as much as possible.We are very pleased with the quality, ease of installation, and the price. It is wonderful!
GARMIN TOOK US ON A SCENIC ROUTE THROUGH WASHINGTON DC TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. WE'RE NOT SURE IF THE ROUTE WAS SHORTER, BUT SAW VARIOUS MONUMENTS. WISH IT COULD TELL U THE REASON FOR RECALCULATION SO U COULD DECIDE FOR YOURSELF IF DETOUR IS WORTH THE CHANGE. THE TRAFFIC WAS HORRENDOUS ON NEW ROUTE AND SEEMED TO PROLONG TRIP. ALSO WE MIGHT HAVE DECIDED TO WAIT OUT THE ACCIDENT.
I've used 3M privacy filters on my last two Dell Laptops and have been nothing but impressed. When my employer upgraded me to a newer model, I came back to 3M for another in the right size. As someone who frequently travels for work, I spent a lot of time typing away in airports, at cafes, and on airplanes. Working with sensitive information, the 3M privacy filter is a must.However, anyone standing directly behind you can see your screen. However, the filter blocks a good portion of the brightness, so it's difficult to read at a glance. In combination with the filter and some common sense, like sitting with your back to a wall whenever possible, your work should be safe from prying eyes.The only reason this doesn't get a five-star review is that the filter collects fingerprints each and every time you remove it from the screen, if you need to show someone what you're working on. And once you do this, you need to set it down, usually collecting a few subtle scratches. But set it down on a piece of paper if handy, and you should be ok.
This product arrived in a well packed package. The item was as described by merchant. I had a couple of questions and they were answered promptly and to my satisfaction.I recommend this company highly, and would buy from them again in the future.
just a point of interest that the people at tivoli say they don't make a front firing speaker for the model three so this is really for the model two. the model three companion speaker is a top firing speaker. i hope this mis advertising gets corrected
The good news is this camera is packed with alot of great features and is extremely simple to use. The LCD screen is the best I've had the privledge of viewing. Also, the screen twisting capability makes it really easy to compose regardless of subject position. The on screen display and joystick control make it a snap to navigate between options. The picture taking is fast compared to other cameras I've used that have a 2-3 second delay. Also, power on and zoom is fast. The battery life is fantastic for a digital camera. At this point, the perfect camera for me...Unfortunately, the bad makes this camera completely useless for me. The pictures are awful, even though others have written good reviews. At first I thought it might be user error, so I went through all the manuals, tried a bunch of different settings, took flash and ambient light pictures... all had the same result... dark pictures and lacking definition. So, then I thought it was the camera so I exchanged and got a second one -- same thing. I'm returning this camera tomorrow for good.The Kodak DC290 has a relatively short battery life, a mediocre display and is slow, but takes amazingly beautiful pictures with perfect color rendition. I'm staying with it... If Sony could get better picture quality it would be the perfect camera for my needs.
The GPU2002 I bought doesn't work properly with my Omnibook 6000. The data in the external USB2 disk got lost. From the previous reviews, its performance seems to be a random thing, depending on the machine you have.
If you are looking for a camera that has excellent picture quality, easy to operate, and compact enough to take everywhere - Canon's PowerShot S500 deliveres. This camera replaces my Sony DSCV1 Cyber-shot 5MP and left treadmarks on it. The S500 has better picture quality and is smaller. These are the qualities that I want in a compact, portable, point and shoot rig. If you want more features consider the new Canon Rebel (digital rig). Pound for pound this camera hangs with the best of them.
I purchased a Metra harness for a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX and an Alpine CDA-7894. I've always cut and soldered or used butt connectors for installs in the past however this time I chose to try a universal harness. The harness was well put together with nice heavy gauge wire. Pin-outs were a perfect match. My only complaint was while the Subaru connector fit easily but snugly, the Alpine side connector had to be put in with some force and did not quite click in all the way. The male connector pins on the Alpine are square and slightly larger than is typical due to the higher output and input power requirements. The female connector's receivers are round and had a slightly too small diameter making it a very tight fit. I imagine on all other units besides the 7894 and 7893 this connector would fit perfectly.Overall I was very satisfied with the purchase. The harness was inexpensive and of good quality. I've had it installed for about 5 months now with no issues.
After having this adapter for about a month it all of a sudden stopped working. The only way i could get it to work was by twisting and holding the cable going into the network adapter. Turns out the little cables inside had pulled out of their plugs making the device useless. I would def recommend another USB adapter that has a seperate standard USB cable attached between the adapter and the computer. Don't waste your money. It also tries to install software that is not really necessary for the adapter to work. All the software tells you (even though its a pretty big program) is if you have an internet connection or not.
I wish I'd got this pen when I got the tablet. I didn't even know it existed at the time, but I also don't know why it isn't the standard pen.Has Wacom done any testing which showed more people want the bulky pen than this thin pen? I'd guess more people would prefer this one. It's not quite half as thick in diameter as the big pen.It's much more comfortable to use even if you don't have small hands. The bigger, bulkier pen has no advantages that I can see. Maybe if you're used to using a paintbrush all day, the thicker pen feels more natural. But this pen is like a writing pen and that's what I am used to using. It is a similar size, has a similar weight, plus it has a similar weight balance and feel.It doesn't have the rubber grip of the other pen, which I think is a good thing.The button for right-clicking works just as well if not better than the fat pen.It's easier to clean and looks more durable.The Classic Pen isn't marketed very well, but it's a winner, and it's reasonably priced. Long term I suspect it may even reduce the risk of arthritis, because it puts less unnatural stress on your finger joints.I use the Wacom tablet for surfing the internet and Photoshop. It's perfect for both. I'm not going back to the old clunker.
its a nice little cable, helps connect your palm pilot to the pc!
This is a great camera for the price. I was looking for a camera with movie mode (I don't own a digital camcorder), and really wanted sound with it. I didn't need a ton of manual options. I wasn't planning on printing 8x10's or larger, so 3 megapixels and up wasn't necessary. I was turned off by Sony's proprietary media. When it came down to it, it was between the Canon S200 and the Fugi 2800. The only pluses for the Canon was the sturdier body (metal) and the small size. But the 2X optical zoom was worthless.I like the 4AA's over other batteries, because in a pinch, I can find them anywhere. I bought some rechargeable NiMH and am all set. The 6X optical zoom is great. After having it, I wouldn't consider another camera without it.The only thing I can bash on the camera is the size and the plastic body. It is a little bigger than some cameras, but a small price to pay for the zoom. After a few weeks, I got over the plastic body, but I still worry about dropping it.Get a USB card reader with this (~$30), and you don't need to use the camera to download pic's.
Excellent packaging, well laid out, I worked great and is useful when putting together a case, I like the insulation it brings. I recommend it!
This is the third 3D Pro that I have owned. The other two were broken by me in non-use ways. The reason I am buying this again is because it is that good for the money that I'm not even going to try a different stick.Plenty of buttons on this thing. Doesn't slide around. If you are flying anything in a game you need one of these.The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because it is all plastic and hasn't been updated for a long time. I would pay more for a heavier metallic stick like this and it would get 5 stars. I'd like some lights too.
I read many reviews about the iTrip and other FM transmitters. After concluding that this might be the best one, I bought one today. I tried it out and was pleasantly surprised that it worked like a charm! I did some pre-scouting on my radio and found a suitable channel. To my delight it worked on the first try. There is a small amount of noise on the quietest parts of the music but this is covered up when the engine is turned on. Since I don't expect audiophile quality in my car I am very satisfied with the performance of this unit. After reading so many hit or miss reviews, I am glad that it works for me but I realize that it may not work at all for others. For the record I have a 98 Jetta with a 5-year old Alpine CD player. I would recommend this product to anyone with reasonable expectations for an FM transmitter and with the capability to return the unit if it doesn't work for them.
I bought this hub to add to an Apple AEBS in my network. I wanted additional USB ports to support multiple extHDD storage devices. As others have commented, the included USB cable is too short to work on the AEBS. The USB port must be in different locations between the AEBS and MiniMac.Easily a slightly longer (1ft) cable with mini-B and type-A plugs will remedy the challenge. So far it works as expected. It also looks like Belkin has adjusted the screen printing since all of my USB ports were labeled with the correct USB symbol. In comparison to the AEBS this Belkin device is well overboard on it's use of packaging materials.This USB cable might work great:[...]
my only complaint is that they didn't fit behind the seats like the ones that we used to have did but they are perfect and i'm super glad we got them
I bought the printer because most of the reviewers found it easy to set up with their computers. My daughter has a mac book laptop. We were not able to set up the printer wirelessly. We were able to make it print for a while using the wire, but then that stopped too. I had to pay a computer specialist to download some extra software to make the printer work with the mac book.
i purchased this case about a year ago and dont quite use it every day and am easy on my accessories, within the first 2 months the metal clip bent out and that made it a little harder to use. after i bent it back it worked like a charm agian....when i upgraded to the iphone 4 i wasnt sure if it was going to fit, but it does.. it fits well with no case on the iphone 4 and not at all with at least the casemate bumper, i havent tried anything else. i have the invisible shield on my iphone 4 now, so i dont really need a large case, but when i do have one on the phone i dont use the holster.but it does fit the iphone 4 as well, so thats the best part.
I bought this to setup my HP DV9260Nr Notebook, I have a Direct TV HD Satellite box connected to it, speakers sound a lot better then the notebook, more bass. My notebook has a HD DVD player and remote control so I record a lot of programs on my ltop via Vista Ultimate 64 and the media center. Adding an external hard drive is a easy task, and it fits inside the rear of the base so you never see the hard drive. wireless mouse and keyboard, just as sturdy as any desktop keyboard and mouse, extra usb ports and Blue lcd lights on the controls to match my hp laptop 2 headphone connectors in the front and a mic input. A great way to replace that bulky desktop.
I have used Bell Atlantic DSL now for 6 months with a single PC (btw..it worked well, I guess I was lucky). After reading about this product, I decided it was time to connect my other computers. Read the instructions, connected the router between my ethernet card equipped PC and the Westel DSL modem (straight through cable). I had to disable the PPoe software from Bell running on my PC before starting. Next I checked the TCP/IP and the DHCP configurations as per the router manual. I started my web browser and pointed it to the router. The config was easy, not much to do. I changed the router default password, enabled PPoe, DHCP, and entered my ISP user name and password (the router now logs in for me). Reset everything and rebooted the PC. All came up in a few minutes and WORKS! Really cool, connected my other PCs and they work great at the same time. Should have done this 6 months ago.
I bought these last month to play with pioneer vsx 1019. Overall Im happy with this set for the price. I feel the music sounds good, im sure other speakers probably can sound better but your paying 300 for 7.1 system, so for the price I think it sounds great. If you want higher quality your going to pay more for it... Also i went out and bought speaker wire as the ones that came with it weren't long enough for my room. i also bought banana plugs on [...] for under 20 bucks to plug into back which i would highly recommend, much easier to plug into the back of the receiver. i would recommend this set for the price if your not willing to fork out alot of money.
Very Good, I owne two set of the Sennheiser RS-110. One for home and one for work. I use the daily with great results. Also a good price.
This is a good basic add on card for any P.C. going from 64 mb card to 128 mb is a HUGE inprovement. Firstly, this is a card that will operate well in Windows ME and Xp, only a few can do that ( without a lot of brain pain)!! Some on the high power games run a little slow just tried Halo and in the intro ran a little slow but through mid game ran just fine. Very easy to install and run, excellent software loaded and executed on the first try!!! So for a reasonable price unless your into the super games you can add a good card, if you want the 256mb be prepared to shell out $$$$$$$. ( It runs all of our son's Star Wars very well/ all of AOE without a hitch)
I had this amp in my dodge intrepid with just 2 ten inch alpines. worked great at first but then added a 12 inch pioneer sub. It didnt get hot at first but then I drove about 70 miles with the bass not turned up all the way but just to mix it all in, to make all the music sound good. i smelled something burning and i opened up my trunk and there was a lil bit of smoke coming out of the amp. wtf? it got so hot that it started melting my wires! it was a good amp for the first 6 months then started acting really weird. my advise is if you like rap, country, and metal then get a bigger amp. i just bought the 2000watt pyle amp and we are going to see if its any better. in conclusion this amp isnt bad but not good.
This set was great when I first bought my ipod. I was able to use it in the car while traveling and I liked being able to charge it in the wall versus my laptop. Great price and good quality.
I have had this computer for over three years now and have not had a single problem with it. It performs extremely well and rarely has any glitches, such as programs freezing or having to take several tries to turn the computer on(something that has happened to me with every other computer I owned after a couple years). Watching DVDs on this machine is also pleasure, since the imagery is so sharp. Longevity was my top priority when buying a new laptop, and my investment was certainly worth it with this laptop. Way to go HP! Chapeau bas !
I got this as a birthday gift, along with a 2 gig SD memory card. The screen is clear and bright, really easy to load pictures, songs and videos from computer to memory card, just plug it into a USB port and start loading files! The remote is very easy to use. Some reviewers complained about not having a random fucntion but I don't care. There isn't anyhing I don't like about it! It's a great product at a great price !
Works just fine with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8 and charger. I noticed no difference in this battery's performace compared to the Panasonic battery. (this is based on 2 months of heavy use)
This tool works on the RG-6 quad that I ordered awesome. Made in USA also which is why I bought it.
I bought this thinking it was a factory cartridge in the green refill program, but the printer ink light came on immediately when installed. It is printing OK but I do not expect any where near the life of a factory cartridge, and we are paying "per page". The ink wars now are obscene. When a business installs a significant electronic circuit to prevent you from refilling the ink bucket so they can charge $.04 per page instead of the $.01 you can buy ink for... or $.005 I used to run my Epson for... it is a crime.
The driver installation instructions that come with this camera are WRONG! I had to contact the support center to get a completely different way to install the driver so I could download the pictures to my computer.This is my first digital camera, so I thought I was doing something wrong. Now that the driver is installed properly, I am happy with the camera's performance. Other than this, that is all the information I can give.
I love the Tom Tom One and very highly recommend it. However, the extra electrical charger I ordered does not adapt to the Tom tom One. As I am 3,000 miles away from home the electric charger is a disappointment. But the Tom Tom One is terriffic. It makes adjustments to my wrong turns and keeps me on track. I'm thinking seriously of buying a second one for my wife as soon as I get back home.
I bought this system for my PC with digital coaxial output. I'm not sure about high end PC speakers, but this one paired with Sony STR-DG500 6.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver produces much better sound quality than all PS speakers I've owned. And now I have the shiny smooth finish for a change after seeing plenty of plastic PC speakers.
Awesome film stock, but ridiculously overpriced.I just saw the price at B&H; ($4) and I feel a bit cheated.
Great Price and fast service from the supplier but as with most cartriges they don't last long. I got about 100 pages with 25% coverage on the color one.
This sub-woofer does the job! I needed a shallow structured device, that would round out my sound, with clarity, responsiveness, depth of tone and sufficient volume potential. I transport it daily on a cart with other equipment and needed one with shallow depth to fit on the cart. The color matches my keyboard. Thank you for presenting it!
If this thing is still available - and is still 10 bucks - get it - this thing has saved my mini many times. It's got a nice snug fit, truley is aluminum, but painted silver (which is fine cause my mini is silver)
I ordered this flat screen through Amazon and had it shipped to my son. He was thrilled, told me it got there exactly when it was suppose to and he is very happy with the purchase. Now his son can do his homework once again at home.
I have been using this charger for over 2 years now with no problems at all. It charges fast and was a great price.
I bought it for $409 in August 2006 and it really a good camera with all the features I need, with absolutely enormous 3-inch LCD display. One of the big differences between the DSC-H2 / DSC-H5 and the original DSC-H1 is the lens. While the specs are exactly the same, the H1's lens said "Sony Lens" on it, while the H2 and H5 carry the Carl Zeiss label. The F2.8-3.7, 12X zoom has a focal range of 6 - 72 mm, which is equivalent to 36 - 432 mm. While the lens itself isn't threaded, the metal ring around it is. Just screw on the included conversion lens adapter and you can then attach a conversion lens or any 58 mm filter.Deep inside that 12X lens is Sony's Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system. If you've spent any time with an ultra zoom camera then you know that it can be difficult to get a sharp photo at the telephoto end of the lens, since tiny movements of your hand can blur the photo. The SteadyShot system detects that motion and moves a lens element to counteract it. The end result is that you get sharper photos at shutter speeds that would be blurry on an unstabilized camera. Image stabilization isn't just for telephoto shots though: it's just as effective in lower light conditions as well. The system won't work miracles, though; it can't stop a moving subject, and it doesn't work at really slow shutter speeds.Camera comes with a big 'ol plastic lens cap (with retaining strap) to protect that monstrous lens. However, with flash light on in the night, you will see a shade in the picture. You need to take out this lens cap in the night shots.
Received item promptly and in great condition. It is a Christmas gift so I didn't open it up. Everything looks as described and I know the recipient will be happy with the product. It was a good experience overall.
I've used Tyvek's non-tear & water resistant large mailing envelopes for years, and was pleased to find CD/DVD sleeves out of the same material. I expected these sleeves to be perfect for my needs, and they are.
I ordered this product after reading others reviews. The one thing I saw most was that people said the color was off a bit, they were right. Not much, but you can see a slight differencce in the light. Other than the color being off a bit this unit is great. I had no problem installing this unit. Plan on getting another kit for my wifes truck after the ease with this one.
At last count, I own over 50 shortwave radios - everything from $10 "throwaways" to 20 tube military grade behemoths from the 1950's to modern professional grade communications receivers. I recently purchased the Kaito WRX911 and am surprised at the performance of this little gem.The build construction is very good. Unlike most portables at this price, it doesn't feel like its going to break in your hand when you're tuning stations. The controls operate solidly and smoothly. It runs forever on 2 AA batteries, even the lower voltage rechargeables. The speaker's small size limits bass response, but the sound that is there is clean and distortion free, and there is ample volume - it is a very listenable unit.The WRX911 is remarkably "hot", i.e., it is very sensitive (the ability to capture weak signals) on the AM and shortwave bands. Its reception is very good with its internal antennas - attach 6 or 8 feet of external wire to the whip for shortwave and it really cooks. The WRX911 also has very good selectivity (the ability to separate stations close to one another).I compared the performance of the WRX911 to two of my other pocket portable favorites: the Crane CC Radio SWP, (a digital readout unit still in production and selling for twice the price), and my venerable Japanese made Sony ICF4920 pocket portable from the 1980's (a dual conversion unit selling for $99 back then). The WRX911 blew away the Crane unit for sensitivity and selectivity on both AM and shortwave. The WRX911 was as equally sensitive as the dual conversion Sony unit, but a tad less selective. Nevertheless, using the WRX911 on shortwave during peak evening hours, I am still able to separate stations operating 10 kHz apart from each other- that's impressive selectivity for any pocket radio, let alone a unit at this low price. And once a station is tuned, there is no drifting - it "stays tuned". FM band performance is also very good in my remote rural location.The radio's only negative is its slight dial inaccuracy. The WRX911 covers all of the frequencies in each of the popular shortwave broadcast bands, but the indicated dial frequency is slightly off on all of them - sometimes a bit too low on one band and sometimes a bit too high on another. This is a common problem on most analog portables, but at least the inaccuracy is not "way off" on the WRX911.After my first unit, I immediately purchased 4 more. All 5 units are defect free and exhibit the same strong performance characteristics described above. This leads me to conclude that the Chinese manufacturer's quality control is reasonably good. In summary, this is much more radio than I ever expected for the price. The WRX911 is a winner.
I slapped a bunch of pictures on a 2gig SD card and not even half of them will cycle through the frame. It seems that it only reads the first XMB then discards the rest of the data.
If you want the best drive on the market then you will buy aPlextor. Plextor service is great if you do have a problem. My first plextor burner malfuntioned and they overnighted a new one the next day.
I live in a fringe area and did not receive the results I expected
This is a Christmas gift 4 my Mama. She's wanted a CD player 4 awhile now. So, I decided 2 get her one 4 Christmas. Now mama can listen 2 her Gospel Jams everywhere she goes. Look out!
wonderful purchase, great for large hands.good design, excellent hand position, soft key stroke, soft wrist pad for comfort, sufficient buttons. great value for pice.
I have purchased many different breeds of these things over the years and have never really been satisfied. Not only do they not fit, but the sound was mediocre. These have a terrific sound and... they block out outside noise. I fiddled around with a similar idea 12 years ago for my aviation headset. That is, to blend earplugs with ear pieces. Nice to see that a manufacturer of this calibre has recognized this potential and developed a great product with it. They work so well, that I use them with various mp3 players when I cut the grass. They effectively block much of the noise from my screaming 2 stroke gas weedeater and backpack leaf blower, as well as the mower. This is my second set, as I started with a set of the original E2c's back in 2005. The only reason I bought the E2c-n's was that the cord hardened and cracked in my sweaty, commercial like application... Until recently, I used the industrial looking orange foam inserts as they were much more comfortable than the translucent rubber like cups, and the triple flange silicone plugs supposedly would not fit the E2c. After all, I primarily used them in the yard and was not much concerned about the look. But recently I was able to switch to the triple flange plugs. No they are not sold for the E2 but guess what? By shortening the part that connects to the earphone a smidge and working them on, they work great... They E2c-n's are not cheap, but not really expensive either. I like them so much I have their top of the line model on my Christmas list. I'd better be a really good boy...
I am connecting the cable with my Logitech Z-5500 speakers but it is showing me "No digital data" in the coaxial mode. I would appreciate if someone could guide me and help me set up my audio connections.Amit Jain
With a past disk I got used to only being able to take about four shots, my camera (Sony a350) would then process them for about a second or two, and then be able to take about four more, proceeding in the same manner. Kind of a dissapointment.Man, I was at a martial arts exhibition and I was able to snap 50+ (and I'm not exagerating) successive shots with no problem. Quite remarkable, which is why I'm leaving this post.This card is well worth the investment.I know I only gave it four stars, but it'd have to be able to provide me lunch as well to make five... I'm kind of particular.
This is an excellent cordless hands-free phone as long as you do not have any other wireless devices at home. I have been using this phone for several months now and I have a wireless G network at home. This phone completely shuts down my entire wireless network. I have tried everything from changing the channel on the wireless network to changing the channel on the phone but the problem is resolved only temporarily. It somehow changes its own channel to the same one that my wireless network is running resulting is total disruption of all computers and laptops. Not only does it interfere with my wireless network, it is also affected by microwave oven. If you are talking in the kitchen and using microwave at the same time, this phone will pick up the waves from your microwave creating so much noise that you can barely talk. I have used other cordless phones before and none of them created this kind of wireless hell that this device does. After using it for several months, the disadvantages outweigh its advantages and I am looking for a substitute.
Do yourself a favor and look at the Silver Bullet. I did quite a bit of research all of which lead me to PNI radar detectors. At first I was going to purchase a Traveller model but after checking out all the power and mounting options for the SB I bought it. On more than one occasion it has alerted me to speed traps in time to adjust my speed. The SB is also the best looking detector on the market bar none!
When you are #5 of 5 on every list there is no need to go on and beefin' all night...just go to the box and make your order...nothing beats "Amazon.com."Right now you may take 24 pix. why not 2000....?????The internal card on most "cams" are that way....time to forget it unless you work as a reporter for "New York Times".I started with one then went to 3GB...never used it even though I am a retired Vietnam Vet with nothing to do, the most I have taken at a concert= 150, incl. outside pix.Most don't allow that much....right???Either that or go get some side work and do "Washington Reports" for $3.50 an hour! & You pay for the gasoline.Fourstringer Rick Lauzon
I've owned it for a year and it works fine. No issues with loss of storange or read/write speed.
The binder works great, however it is difficult to locate the plastic binders.Debbie
I live on the first floor of an old brick building and I was using RCA ANT1450BM Multi-Directional Digital Flat Amplified HDTV Antenna-Black. With the RCA I got 4 channels...sometimes. They would come and go.I hooked up the Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna and immediately got 11 full strength, crystal clear channels. I am very happy with my purchase.FYI: I did not mount outside, since this is a rental, but instead placed this in a window and was able to get great signal.
I've tried a LOT but this is the best, the most confortable, perfect capacity, perfect for folders, and other stuff besides your laptop, even i put extra t-shirts.... the best thing when you get to a place and you have to put it in the floor it completely stays still....
Works fine and at a reasonable price. Did not come in the package shown, it wss inside a plastic bag. The battery case is marked as CR1220 and seems to be a good equivalent to the name brand.
After much research I decided on Panasonic because of it's reliability and picture quality. Overall picture quality and sound is excellent for the size of the set. The only dissapointed drawback was the slight picture distortion becuase of the wide screen. Unless the program is broadcast is widescreen, a normal picture looks a little distored. Sort of like everyone on the screen is a little chubby. Aside from that, I'm very happy with with the set.
It came in perfect time, however, it did not work at all. it turned all images PINK on the screen. Terrible. Terrible. Terrible.
Sounds incredible as most reviews seem to convey, I'm of the opinion that the bass response is excellent (versus standard earbuds and other small form factor earphones that I've tried), but these are certainly not for anybody active. Walking to-from work requires a little time arranging the cords so they're not rubbing up against anything and gently suspended from my ears. Any little friction against clothing, skin, bookbag, etc. transmits noise really quite well. Forget about running and/or jogging with these as all you will hear is the sound of the cord banging around with every footstep. Summary: sounds great, very comfortable, cord design could be better, and a little buyer's remorse over the $$$.
This is exactly what I was looking for. It fits perfectly and still give good functionality and vision. It fits snugly and is non slip(I love my iPod mini's but was always afraid they'd slip out of my hands). I like the neutral color because I have each of my iPods labeled differently and can see the labels through the case. I highly recommend these iPod covers and especially this seller. I received my cases very quickly and in their original new packaging. Thank you very much.
I purchased this to carry my camera gear on day hikes in Zion National Park. It's a great back pack, well made with plenty of room. The main section can hold a couple bodies and 4 lenses (17-40 f/4L, 70-200 f/4L, 300 f/4L IS, and 50 f/1.8) and there's room in the other section for a flash and accessories. I hiked with a bit less (no 300mm or flash) and used the spare room for water and snacks.I highly recommend this backpack, especially for the price!
Put a lot of time into researching photo printers before I picked up this Canon i470d from BestBuy. Brought it home and was immediately impressed. Fast, quiet, excellent quality photo printing. Easy to setup and easy-to-use software comes with. Great options....can print from media card or directly from Canon camera. Very happy with my purchase and I highly recommend it. Just don't forget to buy the USB cord that is NOT included. For your info, I just use this recreationaly to print out some 4x6's. Not doing any technically difficult photo editing or elaborate presentations.
Usually like to buy Kingston or Corsair products but for the price Transcend card works very good. I didn't have any problem. [...]
I bought this recorder to use for notes and keeping track of my daily events concerning work. I started to use it without the manual right off and did fine however I suggest you read first, there are things that are not self explainatory. The quality of the sound is excellent. Its a little hard to hold and operate because of my big hands but I'm getting more use to it and am having no problem. The only real drawback is that you can't name the files. The default is A,B,C,D and E. Perhaps if I read a little further in the manual they can be changed but I haven't got that far yet.I recommend this to anyone who is in need of a great recorder.Mark
These are really great headphones. You will notice the lack of a qualifier: no price range, style or maker attached to the claim. Perfection is in the ears of the hearer, so I will not claim these phones are perfect, but they are certainly great. If we could give fractional ratings, I'd give these 4.5 stars.Let me begin with the negative points first. I don't like the external packaging and the carry bag is just plain cheap looking. Bose needs to do a little marketing research. These headphones are being marketed a premium product, yet they come in a plastic bubble very reminiscent of what you find $10 earbuds sold in. The carry bag is a simple black fabric drawstring affair. These two points really detract from the consumer's experience. There's no reason Bose can't use the same fitted pouch they sell their QuietComfort headset in for this product as well.Comfort is very good. I've worn mine for up to two hours at a time and have not had any bad experience with them. You do notice you are wearing `phones, so it's not like they comfort level is in the invisible category. They are light on the head and ear, yet the pads provide a good sound seal.Sound quality is what really makes a good set of headphones great and this is where I feel the Triport shows its value. With an average selling price of [$$$], these are a high-end consumer headset. I've found the sound very bright in the midrange, with nice a crisp high range and no muddy bass. For a set of headphones, I've found the sound range remarkable. You may find a set with a higher dynamic range, but I'm sure it's going to cost a lot more.What I really appreciate is you do not need a high volume to enjoy full audio fidelity with these headphones. If you really crank the volume on a lesser quality headset, you may approximate the bass response the Triports can deliver, but you will do this at the expense of your eardrums. At a low to moderate volume, I am aware of background noise, but the music still comes through nice and clear. If you increase the volume to a mid-level setting, it is like hearing a performance live.For me, one critical reproduction test is the spoken word. While this is an expensive investment if you only listen to audiobooks, I've found them unrivaled in this category. Every subtle vocal inflection and nuance comes through. In addition to bestseller audiobooks, I've been using my Triports while listening to a language learning series and I am picking up intonations I had not previously heard.For the record, I also own a set of QuietComfort headphones. I like the noise-canceling feature they offer, but sometimes I don't want the inconvenience associated with the external battery pack they require. While I am very satisfied with the sound of the QuietComfort, I find the high range of the Triports more natural sounding. This may be due to the layer of white noise generated by the QuietComfort headset. For travel, or other situations where I want audio privacy, they are still my first choice. The Triports have taken over for all other uses.
its Just what i was looking for works great i am very happy with my purchase shipped fast to A+
I purchased the PocketCam 1.3 for my kids over the holidays. All was right in the world when it worked. To begin, the company hasn't done the necessary paperwork with Microsoft to ensure that when loading the software on Windows XP you don't get the error messages telling you you could really mess up your computer by loading this piece of software. After assurances by the tech support team, I went ahead and loaded the software with no problems. But it doesn't end there. The camera just died in early February. It took the company almost 2 months to get back to me (after more than 5 emails and phone calls to their tech support team). It's now April 2 and they still haven't resolved my issue. When the camera worked, it was a great starter digital camera and my kids loved it because it was easy to use and it took decent pictures. I've since purchased a Canon Elph and I stand in awe of that piece of machinery. I would stick with a reputable company when making any electronics purchases. This company is not one of those.
Vynils are awesome; and with this equipment you can get really good quality in audio.
I have 5 lcd tv and this sharp aquos is by far the best in picture clarity.
hunting for speakers for 2 months now, i landed upon these beauties. Needless to say, they sound great, but you can get a 5 piece surround sound set for cheaper, if you have a sound card that supports 5 piece speaker systems. But you will be hard pressed to find a better 3 piece speaker system for those of you with stereo sound cards. the control on the right sattalite speaker consists of volume/power knob, treble, and bass. It has a downfiring speaker design which i have never seen before but is surely not a bad thing, sounds are crisp, bass is low, and the highs are clear. The best 3 piece system you can get.
I love my ipod, its fairly easy to use. My only gripe is about itunes, Im pretty computer savvy and I think this software is a beast. The ipod itself it very simple to use. Ive dropped it twice so far and it hasnt broken. 4 gb is a lot of room too.
Air Purifiers always seem to have mixed reviews from various buyers based on the conditions if they work or not. The truth of the matter is, the most expensive air purifier out there money can buy will probably be as if not the same efficiceny as these smaller purifiers granted they are under one condition, and that is the user(s) actually need the unit in the first place.This Holmes unit is an "improvement" over their previous HAP422 model which was the larger standing tower model. Although the previous model supports a larger room, the unit was plauged by the fact that it was horribly noisy and that the LED lights had a tendency to burn out.The HAP412 is essentially a cut down version of the HAP422, and only covers a room with 120 Sq Ft. Gone are the led indicators and replaced with nothing but a sticker indicator telling you how to notice if your filters are clogged. Other than that, they are similar in appearance and function.Here is a simplified pros and cons of the unit.Pros:1) It's small and has a swivel base that turns 45 degrees.2) Like most HEPA certified units, it works as intended.3) The fan is quite strong on Medium and Large settings.Cons:1) The fan is quite noisy on Medium and Large settings.2) Replacement filters are very expensive. Filters are suppose to be changed every 3 months, at $12.50 a filter, that's $50 dollars of upkeep during a year!3) Not easy to clean the exterior, you have to pay some attention and time to it.Generally speaking, the Holmes HAP412 unit is successful at what it does, cleaning your air. However, the unit's biggest downfall in my opinion is that the replacement filters for the unit are through the roof. I would recommend you buy this unit only if you are for sure you know or have allergies, have a small room, and need a device that has basic HEPA functions to serve your needs. After the initial year, the unit will essentially cost $90 dollars and $50 more dollars every year there after. I recommend buyers to buy the filter packs when they buy the unit so that have enough for 1 year's worth of usage without the need to go out and search for filters later. It's also a burden on your wallet/purse since you're making less of a trip to get them and if you buy it online, are saving shipping costs.As for all HEPA units and air purifiers, always make sure you have a need for the device before you buy it. Any device, no matter how fancy or large, will not work for you or cause any noticeable differences if you do not need the unit. If you live in a dry, well ventilated area with few flowering plants, then any air purifier will be useless to you. Likewise, those who live in confined spaces or the basement with their windows closed most of the day or their rooms having very poor circulation, then an air purifier will greatly benefit them.Smokers and carpet owners be weary. As staed on various air purifier websites, the smoke from the cigarettes and the dust from the carpets will overwhelm your air purifier quickly. For example, a smoker in a carpet room with have his purifier cut in half of effectiveness. (Like the HAP412, it will only cycle 60 Sq Ft than 120 Sq Ft) The filters will also need changing more readily, from 3 months to every 2 months. ANY person who smokes and has carpet floors pays this steep price as long as they decide to smoke indoors and not vacuum the floors daily.For it's worth, the Holmes HAP412 works as a powerful PERSONAL air purifier. The unit's capacity just isn't strong enough for a large or even medium sized room, but luckily the fan is strong on the unit and so is the intake. It's a good starter to unit to see if you really want to try out air purifiers and have some allergy problems, and at $45 dollars, it's a cheap experiment. Those who suffer from severe allergies should look elsewhere however, and invest in those very expensive professional grade units that hospitals use. (Just a warning, they reach up to $2500!)Sleep with the unit all night with your windows closed on the very first day your purchased it. When you wake up, see how you feel and make sure to pay attention to your eyes and your nose. If your eyes feel fine (moist) and your nose feels light, then the air purifier is doing its job. Also make sure to leave your closed filtered room and into your living room or go outside for a moment. If you notice your nose acting up (sniffing) or your eyes becoming dry or irritated, then it's also a sign that your air purifier is working. It's also a sign that you are prone to allergens in the air.If you feel completely indifferent with the unit on or off, then return it to the store. You do not need any air purifier, and you're ok without them! (Lucky you as well, since that means you're also not allergen prone)
Great monitor for a 15&quot; LCD. Wish I could have gotten my hands on their 18&quot; model. Not as crisp as my 19&quot; trinitron, but great nontheless.
The install instructions were no help, so I'm left with a network(able) printer running on a USB line to ONE computer. The manual kept referring me to my Network Administrator for assistance. Yeah right, it's in my house and I'm the only one here. Other than that, it prints quietly, quickly and cleanly. And turns itself on/off soon enough (not described in manual, surprising enough). Like the prints, hate the networking documentation.
NOT WORTH THE MONEY SELLERS ARE ASKING. D O N O T B U Y!I purchased this camera for $500 May 2006, one year later it's scrap. It was treated like a newborn baby and was completely scratch/trauma free. Then the lens stuck and the LCD displayed the (apparently common)ERROR... E18. Canon doesn't take responsibility for this on their cameras. (FORGET IT - SOMEONE ALREADY TRIED CLASS ACTION! Search: keyword "e18 error" - read all about it). A seemingly solid investment in a camera to use primarily for work turned out rather expensive. I'm so annoyed, it took fantastic pictures, although the dials/controls are way too sensitive. The Canon S80 had a short run... released Aug 2005, DISCONTINUED BY EARLY 2007... no replacement model, no support for the shoddy workmanship. bu-bye money!
First saw this product at a friends house....I was so impressed with the features and quality that having one of my own became top priority! In an online search for this product, Amazon.com (and its affiliate companies) once again rose to the top for pricing/delivery.My initial order (from an Amazon affiliate) resulted in a timely delivery of the product as promised. However, the product I received did not function as it should have. The affiliate company took immediate measures to have the faulty product picked up (at absolutely no extra effort on my part!) in a timely manner and sent me an e-mail stating that another product was being forwarded to me without delay! They had even taken the time to test the product being sent out to insure that all features were functioning as they should!Love my Vector Power Rechargeable Center (Emergency power station) with NOAA Weather Alert FM/AM Radio! Would strongly recommend this product to everyone and would not hesitate to reorder this and/or other products from Amazon and/or their affiliate company......can't beat pricing, delivery, professionalism, ethics, etc.!Extremely satisfied customerSherrySouth East TexasVector Power Rechargeable Center (Emergency power station) with NOAA Weather Alert FM/AM Radio
The price being charged for these adapter's elsewhere is crazy. These fit the bill perfectly and for a cost that won't break the bank.
I got this as a present as I apparently have a reputation for getting lost. I call it creative navigation myself, but I digress....I was able to get the TomTom up and running in about 5 minutes. The interface is very intuitive and well laid out. If I any complaints it's the lack of a mute button and no way to schedule an automatic switch to night colours but these are minor quibbles (3 clicks and they're done).The TomTom I received has the very latest maps dating to Novemember, what really impressed me with the maps is they are even more accurate than the official state maps Florida puts out. I have yet to find a road that the TomTom has not heard about.Navigation is quite accurate, I do like how it'll remind me when there's a fork on the highway to stay in the correct lane and thus avoid having to quickly merge over in traffic. If I have one complaint, I wish it would notify me a little sooner about when my exit is approaching - 1 mile = less than 60 seconds at highway speeds.The complaints I have involve one major gripe and several minor quibbles: The control your TomTom on the desktop app. actually locked up my TomTom completely, it would not even turn on until I hit the reset button. Fortunately, none of my configuration was lost (and I had already made a backup). The minor gripes: leaving the GPS off for a couple of days means a 2-3 minute delay whilst it finds the satellites again, other GPSes I've played with don't seem to have this issue; $50-80 for a new map? are you kidding me??; the documentation on the SD card slot is non-existent; finally, I wish the company offered a decent external antenna for when I'm using the unit indoors - I was able to build one myself from spare parts that works great but it would be nice if the unit came with one.I do not have a cell phone so didn't try out any of the "Plus" features.Final verdict: A great unit at a great price that justs fall short of perfection.
Not as easy to install as I thought. Takes a lot of physical work to tighten the wires to prevent slack. I did not screw into a wall stud as it recommended but instead used several of the self-drilling drywall screw things that claim to hold 75 lbs each. Surprisingly, the finished product was really nice with minimal appearance. The only problem I can see is if I need to open up the computer for upgrade, etc, then it might be a pain.
I am currently into one year with my drive bought from Fry's electronics. The Maxtor is starting to make more grinding noise and vibrations from a cold start up ... being switched off a period of four days.This was a cheap drive and seem to be a bargain, but if you use the HD to back up data ... then make sure this Maxtor has something to back it up for sure. Don't use it as a final reliable back up device. Spend the money and get something built to server quality. Not the Maxtor products.
I used this to move files from an older computer to a new one. Most of the files were photographys,everything came out Great. I did try to move files from my laptop to the new computer, both HP's, but had no luck! After some goofing around I found that the laptop was a Windows,however it was only a service pack (1)one, and the cable doesn'r work with this old of a program. I'm going to get the laptop upgraded soon then I'll be able to move the files with no trouble. I take lots of photographys and down load them to the laptop so I have to get it going.Everything worked good and I would surely tell anyone who asks that this is a good buy and better than the other ones I looked at>
Not that impressed with this. The pin header seems too short to make a good connection with the pins on the motherboard and the connection drops out occasionally. I found a different product which works better.
My first cable did not work, and the company contacted me to have it replaced or refunded. they sent it out right away only to have me realize my connections were not working. They are amazing customer service, and I am looking forward to doing business with them again.
So, I just keep using a lot of earphones, either those bought by me, or those of my friends........and generally the ones I use are in the $10-30 price range, because in general, I don't think Earphones, by virtue of the limits on their design and construction, can get much better after a certain level of quality has been achieved (which I, obviously, try to guess by the pricing of a product).Now, this earphone is therefore on the pricier side for me, and I was expecting really good bass. But disappointingly enough, it does not do that. It is a good earphone though, but it lacks the punch like many Philips earphones do. The sound quality is good, and treble plays out nicely. But bass does not pack punch. Also, though it comes with 3 silicon fittings for your ears, it can be difficult to keep them securely plugged in to you ears due to slippage (I used the largest fitting, and my ears arn't Gorilla-big ).If you are looking for an overall good earphone with good bass, I suggest Sony MDR E828LP. They provide really great sound quality and bass punch, for half the price. Also, I like their cushion-like cloth fittings for ears, though they should be used personally only (too much of dirt from your ears sticks to these). Also, they may feel a little too big for a lot of people's ears (happens to my sister) for continuous use over many hours. But overall, they are the best.
What a bad choiceAfter enjoying for many years the Sony Cyber-shot DCS-P30 1.3MP Digital Camera without missing a shot, I thought that the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 7.2MP Digital Camera was and upgrade.What a failure. It's just a bulky camera.
I like it excellent delivery. More convenient to use and I would like to suggest my friends and relatives to buy.
Item does work. It's easy enough to use. The ability to charge it in the car, is a nice feature. Has some trouble maintaining range. For some reason worked better in one car versus another. The biggest drawback is it's limited frequency and range. OK product for the price.
I HAVE THE 880 THE 885 AND 2 1000 LOGITECH HARMONY REMOTES THE 880 AND 885 ARE GREAT THE BEST WORKS VERY WELL HAD THE 2 880 AND 885 FOR 2YEARS VERY HAPPY.
After frustration with illegible writing with markers, trying to print labels that never quite lined up properly; I purchased an inkjet printer (Epson Artisan) and print direct. On these, I can quickly knock up professional looking CD's. So far (I'm about half way - I tend to use cheaper CD's/DVD's for one-off projects), no coasters and I'm happy - as are the recipients.
The bluetooth is great. Entering addresses is easy. The female voice could be softer and seems to get upset if you alter her route. The traffic alert which is on trial can cause some havic. I do not think I would subscribe to that. I have a three year old Magellan also. I like the ability to choose your route preference at time of input. Overall I like the Garmin Nuvi. The more familiar you become with all of the features, the more you will enjoy it. Love the bluetooth. If you can live with the smaller screen of the 360, I would recommend it for $100 less.
We purchased this unit to replace another Netgear same model. Worked for three years. About the life of a Netgear product.
It does exactly what I expected. I have had no problems with the device as of yet. I take it hiking and biking and it does the job.However, now that I have it, it would be nice if the disks were double if not triple the storage space. It's kind of a drag to change the disk in such short intervals. But again, I knew how much data they would hold before I bought it. This also means I carry about 6 disks with me at a time to make sure I have plenty of music.It's a trade off. I didn't really want one of the bigger jukeboxes and still don't see the need. I don't want to manage that much music when I'm trying to enjoy what I'm doing. With the hipzip it's like playing a mixed CD everytime you stick one in so music management is cake.
I bought another brand that this site promotes heavily and it arrived DOA. Purchased this and the 512mb version for my wife's camera. At the time it was the least expensive high speed SD memory on the site. Works as advertised, is reliable (so far) and seems to be plenty fast. Prices have come down somewhat as of this writing, so shop around. I would not hesitate to buy this brand again.
Was looking for some cheap with good value and this was the best I could find. Price probably varies so I suppose it depends, but as good as any other product.
This strap is by far the most comfortable strap I have ever purchased. I use it with my 5DMKIII, 70-200 lens with BG and at the end of the day I can still move my neck.
I had problems trying to install it, I have a VAIO, so the controllers didn't recongnize it... I had to reset the computer 3 times to make it work.It work great...!!! is wonderful, i can send so easy documents from my PC and VAIO to others product with bluetooth, I haven't try it from a distance of 100 meters, but I have done it without any problem from 10 meters.Even I had problems trying to install it in the VAIO, I could solve then !!!! I recomend it... it is very good and it is also cheap!!!!
The services was incredibly faster and I received my purchase a week before than I expected. I am a 100% happy with the service and defenitely recommend this company to anyone who want things done in quick manner. I will add this company to my favorite list to shop at.Luis Oquendo100% customer satisfied
I had a few fm stations from 100 miles away that were touch and go in my auto and nothing from my home. I made some brackets to strap this thing outdoor on my TV antenna pole below the TV antenna (2). I get my far away stuff great now. It's been up there for at least a year in all seasons with no issues.
The Homedock was great when it worked. Unfortunately, I spent more time trying to get it to work than getting any decent use out of it. It ceased to work with any of the iPods in our family assortment, and is now only good for charging.In case you're interested, the issues were just that it would not playback. Many times the remote would indicate that it was "out of range" when it was an inch away. I would try resetting it, and reseating iPods, and checking stereo wires, etc. Every now and then, we would get music out of it, but not often enough.
The radio plays the AM station I like to listen to as I ride the bus to work every morning. The station is easy to find and the headphones, although big, are comfortable.
Its fairly comfortable for extended use, and they sound pretty good. One thing that disappoints is base response. Its clean and enough, but not enough when you really want to crank it. Thats when you use real speakers. I recently got a cheap 5.1 which kicks the crap out of these headphones. Still these headphones are usb which is generally easier. Works with both mac and pc. The mic is ok, sound quality is good. I didn't notice any difference between these and normal headphones except the hum from my laptop sound card was gone. Like I said, I have stopped using them and got a 5.1.One thing of note: THEY"RE HUGE!!!Initial setup is annoying. They either need manual setup, or default themselves as mike and default output on windows.
I purchased this keyboard about a year ago, and well, the range kind of sucks. I usually sit on my bed and watch tv shows on my computer, and I was hoping i could control the computer from my bed which is ~ 2 meters from the computer and no luck. But, overall I love this keyboard, it really is my favorite, the shape, design, everything. I recommend it.
Great camera for college photography class. Can be expanded for other uses after taking your class. Just remember it's old school.
Item was not as shown. Lens caps normally come with tie to camera to prevent loss as shown in picture. Complained to supplier, was told that strap was sold separately and was shown for (bait and switch)some other reason. Certainly not a price saver supplier
I wore these headphones for awhile. They were great, but lately everytime I wear them, my ears turn red. I must have an allergical reaction to this so called "anti bacterial" earpiece. Pass if you're sensitive.
This is one awesome television. The picture is great via Direct TV and DVD. I don't have cable so I can't give an opinion there. There is one setting that greatly reduces the fuzziness found on most sets when not watching a true 1080 P or I picture.The closed captioning takes a bit to turn on. (7 button presses on the remote). I use a Harmony 880 that has the ability to program a sequence of commands so I made an ACTIVITY (macro) to allow me to press one button instead of seven. Otherwise, this would be an inconvenience.I have owned two Mitsubishi TVs. One lasted 17 years. The other is still going after 18 years. I have owned one Sony. The front input panel stopped working after 3 years. The TV quit completely after 7 years. Hopefully, this new Mitsubishi will be like the others I have owned.I have not yet been able to tune to an over the air (OTA) HDTV broadcast. I am 28 miles from my closest station so I think I will need a serious antenna.
The camera was open when i received it. There was a HUGE Scratch on the lens cover making picture taking impossible. There were already 3 pictures taken on the camera when i received it. I order the same camera from another company it it worked great. The product is great the company is cheap.
I received this battery along with the camera and thought that the silly little thing would not last any longer that AA's, but I was suprized. I took about 200 pictures with it before it finally died and about half of those were with a flash. That was after it sat on my desk for almost a year. Had to resort to AA's last night and went through 6 AA batteries for about 40 pictures. So I am going to get more becuase it works out to be cheaper and it is less of a hassle.
Great light set. Very happy with it all around. I have used it extensively after getting this product and really think it was a good investment. Value set is correct. A great value for the money.
I have used these attached to my discs with mixed success. Honestly, I purchased these with the aim of putting all my DVDs and CDs in a book. While i do remove them prior to using the disc, it is worth it for the disc to be protected in the large cd wallet i use.
This adapter was recommended to me as the only one that worked with the software they produced. They said not to use the cheap Chinese knockoffs because they just didn't work. This one does. It's well built and provides software to make it work.
I ordered this because I needed a something else to get me to Supersaver shipping and I thought this would be alright because my old USB hub isn't USB 2.0. This hub works fine. The only problems that I have had are that when the hub is plugged in and I start up my computer, the screen (on my laptop) turns off and the computer freezes until I unplug the USB hub (the startup continues as normal if you unplug the hub). I don't know if this is a problem with my computer or the hub, but my computer has not done this with anything else. Once the computer has gone into windows, I just plug the hub back in and it seems to work fine. The only other thing I didn't like about the hub was the cable connecting the hub to the computer is a little shorter than I would have liked. It's not too bad but my old hub had a much longer cable which allowed me to put the USB hub on the next table (I don't like a lot of clutter around my laptop). Those are the only problems I have had. Otherwise, this hub is great.
I label every thing in my shop. From bins to the plugs on power cords. I want my shop neat and organized. These tapes are the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Save yourself some $$$ and buy this over its white counterpart. It works just fine on the 70-200 f/4 IS L ... and saves the consumer a good 60 in the long run. No one's going to care that it's black instead of the L white. I certainly don't.
Go Video removed the capability to play Video CD's (VCD) from this model, compared to their pre-2003 models. Why?Secondly, there is a critical flaw in their 'human factors' when they designed the remote control: While playing DVD's or CD's, to fast-forward, you have to press and hold the fast-forward button. If you just press the button quickly, it resets the movie to the beginning. What a pain in the neck.Third: I still haven't figured-out how to change the display to show the track and time for a CD. The default is a counter that counts the seconds of the song, but you have no idea what song you're on.As a Mechanical Engineer, the poor human-factors design of this remote gives our profession a bad name!
These headphones are a decent pair of cans. They are far from the top of the line and very far from bottom of the line.First off, the sound production. If you like listening to music on your computer with NO equalizer, then you will not like these. The production of sound from these is specific to the high area which is OK, but not the best. If you have a graphic equalizer on your computer then you will probably find these to be a good pair of headphones. I personally am going to be using them at work to keep all the other noise out since I work in an office.Second, the headphones are built very well. They are a rugged design made to take a beating if necessary. They have the DJ feature where you can turn one ear piece up and the other still down so that you can place them on your head in a still comfortable position while still being able to hear. This is advantageous to me as I can use this while working to listen to music in one ear and listen to other people (when necessary) in the other ear.Third, the headphones come with a leather (pleather) carrying case and a removable cord which is nice to make them a bit more portable for their size. I really like this feature and was not expecting it until I received them.Overall, I give these headphones a 4 out of 5. They do not product an all around sound product, so if that is what you are looking for, spend the extra money and get some Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 250's or a pair of AKG K 701's. Don't get me wrong, they are a wonderful pair of headphones but if you are an absolute audiophile that can't stand to have a complete soundstage in any given pair of cans you own, these will disappoint you. I am an audiophile so I know what I like and I know what is good, but I also know that, for the price, these are a great product that will keep me happy and let me ignore the noise around me even at a low volume level.
This camera was my first DSLR and it turned into my springboard into photography as a near addiction. Though Canon has rapidly expanded its entry-level EOS line, this is still a great camera to seek out as its price is falling pretty rapidly.The obvious downside to buying this camera is that its screen is much smaller than just about any LCD screen currently on the market. Its a good screen, though, and be sure to check your histograms regardless of camera.8MP is a fine pixel count, there is more to a good picture than the the number of pixels on the sensor, and if you shoot in raw you will be able to get decent sized prints, if you print at all (I rarely do). Even the "large JPEG" mode is great for smaller prints like 4x6/5x7 prints.What this camera's low price allows you to do is spend more money to get the good lenses and other equipment that you will use well beyond the life of one camera (hopefully). Yes, the APS-C sized sensor creates that 'crop factor' but it is workable and there is a wide range of compatible lenses designed for Canon's EOS line. In addition, I would recommend picking up the 430EX flash, as your indoor photography will greatly improve with something better than the pop-up flash.I have been very satisfied with the results and it is a great way to get started in DSLR photography, which is a different experience from point and shoot cameras. If you are unsure about what your shooting demands are, or whether you even want to pursue photography more as a hobby, the Rebel XT is great camera.
I researched digital cameras online for days before I decided on the OLympus Fe 180. It has all the features that I was looking for and simple to operate for a beginner. I have had no trouble understanding the manual and operating the camera. It is easy to print photos on the computer. In just a few words, love this camera and recommend it to anyone who is just a beginner as I am
I installed these speakers to replace the dry rotting paper cones in my Saab 9-3. The metal supports behind the speaker didn't fit into the holes, so I spent a few hours with a Dremmel tool making them fit. This was my fault, ignoring the fit guides on crutchfield,(that's a good place to check for that sort of thing) but the result was well worth the extra work. These speakers are fantastic. they sound very precise, but still smooth. They are worth their price tag, but buying used is a great option as well. You should always solder your new connections. You should be aware that installing clean, precise speakers will lose you a little bit of the system's bass, so you shouldn't be expect to blow out any windows, but the sound that flows from these things will assure you that your money was well spent. buy them!
I am a big fan of JVC products, and this one is no exception. I have known JVC to be Rock Solid on performance and durability, and this one truly delivers. JVC combines a CD Player with an AM/FM Tuner for maximum music playing. Durabilitywise, you can drop this thing all day long, and it'll still play without missing a beat (As long as the Anti-Shock is active). I like the slick fence-like design, and the display on the player is large enough where you can see what you are listening to and also displays the Anti-Shock on the right side of the screen. Another feature is Progamming of the AM/FM tuner, something I look for most in these types of players. The instructions to programming the tuner is really simple.I fully endorse the JVC XL-PR1 Portable CD Player. Another great item by JVC.
I ordered two of these for my mac mini because they were the cheapest I could find, $90. One out of the two was defective so I sent one back. They sent me back two replacements and one out of these two was defective. I think the reason they sent me two replacements is because they know that only half the chips work.If you're willing to hasle with returns and the difficuly of opening the mini this chip might be worth it. Maybe you should order twice as many as you need and return the defects.
You don't need to solder any wire, it's not worth the hassle unless you already have a fine tip soldering iron.1) Cut the wire of the original battery and leave the solder in place.2) Connect the wires of the new battery to the old wire3) Insulate the wires from touching each other with a piece of clear box tape4) Straighten the bended metal clips in the inside of the back casing5) Lay the wires flat on the motherboard and close the case
Everywhere i go, i always have my shuffle with me. I've previously owned the Ipod video, and a Regular Ipod; but this one beats them all because all you have to do is clip it to your clothing ( usually waist ) and forget about it ! You can't even feel you have it. With the other Ipods you walk with a heavy object in your pocket and sometimes gets in the way, it just feels uncomfortable unless you are sitting down, plus everytime you are listening to the other bulky Ipods, you always have to be paying attention to it. For instance, when you sit down, you need to think about where to place it. When you stand up, you need to choose whether you are going to hold on to it or put it in your pocket; and sometimes gets in the way. When you play a sport like soccer or basket ball.... it's not ment to be in your pocket or specially in your hands. When you are in the bathroom doing............... nevermind.Bottom Line: This Ipod is for those people who don't care what song is next, and doesn't have time to look at the Artist/Song Name; and don't want to be constantly thinking about their Ipod. ( That is why you can add the songs you like and/or remove the songs you dislike from your Ipod shuffle before you take it with you ).. Then this Ipod is for you !
So two things happened that [were bad]:1) I bought a laptop, not realizing that it didn't have a floppy drive.2) My digital camera came with a secure digital card that was WAY too small to be useful (16MB), and I immediately replaced it with something practical. Now what to do with that tiny little card?Needing a way to transfer files at home and at work, I bought this great little card reader. I love it!!The set up was a little shaky; I couldn't get get it to work and it kept crashing my computer. After about 10 minutes of this, I put the card back in the camera, reformatted it, and PRESTO! Works great, and with XP required no set up software. I can hardly believe something this useful is also so [inexpensive]. I guess they figure they'll make money selling bigger cards.
This dvd player is cool.. it plays all of my movies.. i mean every single format... this is a great buy.. so great i had five of my friends purchase it...thanks
This is nothing fancy, but it works wery well. Replacemenat parts are easy to buy. You can't open it if it's under pressure because it has a lock by the handle (safety feature). Actually I think it's very safe as it has other features as well.I think one of the most important things to look for is what it's made of (after safety of course!). This is stainless steel which is good because you don't want aluminum (aluminum will stain and get eaten away with acidic food such as vinegar or lemon juice...).Another thing to consider is that it takes time to heat up and cool down so even though all pressure cookers say it takes a lot less time to cook, they don't take the heat-up cool-down time into consideration, even though they are correct about the actual cooking time.Good pressure cooker.EDITIn 2007, I bought a Kuhn-Rikon pressure cooker and I'm even more pleased with that.It's quite a bit more expensive (4-7 times?) but a *lot* quieter as it relies on an internal spring to maintain pressure as opposed to gravity for the Presto. The Kuhn-Rikon also allows less water to escape. I keep both of them but I haven't used the presto for 4 months now. Considering I bought the Presto in 1999, it's amazing that it works perfectly even though it got heavy use. I even put the rubber seal and the lid in the dishwasher every time and it still held up. It's my backup cooker now as I can't let go of something that still works fine.
I have had this camera for a week - been testing and although it is quite a sturdy build etc... and has lots of plus, my problem is with the too much colour exposure on skin tones. I'm finding skin tones are coming out too red/green and the only way to adjust this is to take each individual picture in the manual mode or adjust them one by one.
OK, now I have your attention, go purchase the Lenmar equivalent here on amazon. 25% of the price, and just as good. I have been using them for three years with zero problems. They have generally outlasted the OEM batteries.
A well priced product for storing a ton of data. We use it for our first line back up in a small company. [We also do a simple snapshot to an online back-up service - Carbonite.]The transfer rates for the HD are high and so far it's preformed flawlessly.My only complaint would be that the back up software that it is shipped with is not great. While the interface is simpler than earlier models I could not get it to do an incremmental back up that gave me access to all previous file changes - over time. ie. it seemed only to keep the latest change.I ended up installing retrospect 6.5 that came with another external HD I bought from Western Digital. This does exactly what we want - thouogh the interface is not very friendly.
My friends are always commenting on the quality of the photos printed out on our Olympus photo printer. They really look like they came back from the photo shop. They are cosmically better than what you can get from your old inkjet, even if you print inkjet pictures on nice paper.What's more, since you have an opportunity to photo-edit the pictures before you print, you can correct problems that the photo shop will never bother with: remove red eye, reframe, add labels, etc.My biggest problem is the limited size of the paper. It will print out a photo at a maximum size of about 3.5 by 5. OK for a snapshot but not good enough for anything you'd want to set on your desk at the office. Also the paper is pretty expensive and relatively hard to find. Remember too that they are not as permanent as regular photos-don't set them down near something wet for example, and make sure you let them dry off a bit before you stack them together.So if you don't need big pictures, you might find this a fine alternative. The photo quality is really excellent.
This is a serious, professional quality photo printer in 8.5x11 size - sized for a home desktop. That's something nobody else makes, and since the R800 went out of production nothing in this category is available anymore. This printer uses 8 pigment (not dye - pigment is better) inks with 200 year estimated life and the "gloss optimizer" for best quality glossy printing. These technologies are now reserved for the large, expensive 13x19 and larger printers.It blows away the current 8.5x11 photo printers (the Photosmarts, Artisans, Styluses, etc.).
I bought this TV in the beginning of December. Although shipping took a little too much longer than I would have liked I love the TV. The picture is fantastic, especially for things that can run in 1080i. It has plenty of inputs (the dual HDMI is great) plus it was a USB port for those who want to hook up an iPod. I highly recommend this set.
I've had mine for about 8 months. It takes great pictures, is reliable, and had great battery life.
This is a fantastic cable, and here's a few reasons NOT to buy an expensive cable:(1) The cable transmits a digital signal. Digital is "on" or "off", there's nothing in between those two signals. Digital is highly resistant to interference, so you don't need gold tips, fancy shielding, etc when all the equipment cares about is: "Hey, is this an 'on' or an 'off' signal?".(2) Quality control.(2a) I've read on here how some people get sloppy connections with these cables. One out of a thousand cables is bound to be funky, no matter what the company. Easy solution (or not easy for those immediate-gratification types): Return cable, exchange for another $12 cable. If the next one you get is still sloppy, I'd check your equipment.(2b) If the more expensive cable makers are charging $100 for the same product, and that extra money goes to "quality control" (not likely, but bear with me), then I want to work there. Seriously, if the quality assurance folks get $80 for each cable they sell... Well, it adds up quick.(3) I have one. I may not be a celebrity, but I can definitely say that this is a great product that has yet to steer me wrong.
After reading the reviews I was a bit hesitant, but the price is so much better than the name brand. So far (2 months) the battery has been fine, not the life you would get from a name brand, but it's also a lot less expensive. You get what you pay for here.
I bought this product to use as my phone over VOIP. I am hoping to be able to use it nearly exclusively for overseas phone calls. So far, no one seems to notice that I am using VOIP. Set up was instant (plug it into the USB port), the VOIP provider's software had no issue at all with it, and the sound on my end is good too.I am truly happy with this product, especially considering it's cheaper than a phone. I am very impressed that it picks up my naturally quiet and high-pitched voice without any trouble.
This surge protector is superior to the standard linear surge protector because it can handle the bulky AC adapters.For a long time, the main problem with the standard linear surge protector has been its inability to accommodate the bulky plastic AC adapters without taking up 2-3 spots. This surge protector will accommodate AC adapters of all sizes.I live in Los Angeles where there are very few lightning strikes so surge protection wasn't a high priority. I bought this surge protector, however, to replace two standard linear surge protectors and it did that fantastically well.I have two computers, monitor, printer, DSL modem, Wireless Router, PS3, USB hub, and desk lamp all plugged into this surge protector and it accommodated them all and had 4 extra outlets left.Now, the clutter below my desk is MUCH better organized.
The ergonomics of this bag fits everyone's needs the pouches hold everything video. This is great!
Yes, it's true that digiatal signals are 1's and 0's when broken down to it's simplest form, but the issue isn't whether the signal gets through (all HDMI cables functioning properly will get the signal through), the issue is HOW it gets through, and what it looks like when it does. Some of the underlying factors that will affect picture quality have to do with signal loss and signal decay (yes, there is a difference), although on cables under 8 ft. it's usually a minimal factor, but still present. The other prominent issue is signal transfer and signal re-production. What normally contributes to good signal transfer and a good signal re-production is build quality. The AudioQuest cables have some of the best build quality I have seen. That being said, I would never pay street retail for them or any other cable, but there is a difference, and when it's this affordable, it's one you should consider if the price is in your range, and the quality is important to you.I bought my AudioQuest cables at a high end audio dealer with a Marantz blu-ray player. Both were used, "demos" as it were, and I paid $45 at the time for what was probably a $120 6 ft. cable at retail. I then tested 6 cables, including the AudioQuest on the EXACT same blu-ray player and HDTV, with the EXACT same media source(s). The AudioQuest were the best, but only slightly better than the Vizio cables I bought for $35 at the time. The Sony were next, followed by the Mediabridge cables sold here on Amazon for $10, then the Belkin cables, and lastly the Philips. I am NOT an advocate of spending a lot of money on cables of ANY kind, but there is a difference, albeit sometimes only slight, in ALL cables. Decide for yourself, but make an informed decision, and be open minded to what you need, what you want, and ultimately, what you will pay for your choice.
It works out of the box. The delivery is super fast (took only 2 days).
I had some difficulty finding LAN cables this short, but they are ideal from connecting a modem to a router (my modem sits on top of the router) without having lots of extra cable dangling behind the desk.
I bought this camera because I am a fly fisherman... and every once in a while I fall in! After six months I am pretty happy with the camera. It takes good pictures, very sharp and good color. I miss having a view finder, even though the display is large it can be hard to see, especially in bright light. I skip all the special shooting modes, they are a waste of time. But it's light and durable and waterproof, and that is what I bought it for. I have not dunked it yet but have used it in all kinds of bad weather.
I am more than pleased with my Ique.First the PDA Part:I haven't used a Palm device since my Palm Pilot Professional and it has really come a long way as a platform. It is far more stable than my Ipaq Pocket PC, and I really think that I prefer the Palm OS to Pocket PC at this point. I haven't had one crash yet, I've synced my appointments and address book with relative ease, and I've even found some really cool games and utilities out there. My only gripe would be there is no network connectivity on this unit, but in my experience PDA's are a horrible platform for accomplishing anything anyway on a network.Now the GPS functionality. What can I say, its a Garmin. I don't think it could be any better. So far I'd have to say its even better than the Hertz Neverlost system! You must buy a memory card though to really make this device useful. I also bought the automobile friction mount which works great. The kicker was that my cell phone charger has the exact kind of plug, volts and amps as the ique so I don't even have to carry around an additional ac adapter when I travel!If you are thinking about this one buy it!Sean
Don't waste your money. This little bag is well constructed and will protect your camera but there is no room for anything else like extra batteries or memory cards. I wound up buying a larger bag very quickly after trying this loser.
Works as advertised. Excellent quality. It was worth paying a few extra bucks for this one instead of cheaper alternatives.
Considering the price, I didn't expect more than a replacement for my worn-out DVD player and some extra speakers. This blew me away. The sound is great - the speakers come with long wires, btw - and the menu options are plentiful. It makes the most of my HDTV-ready television, and I didn't even take notice of the iPod connection, which works like a dream, and charges the iPod too. We also enjoy the AM/FM radio. It's almost a whole rack system - if you're willing to say goodbye to your LPs and cassettes.
I love my XM INNO. It is very durable. The INNO does things my XMP3I cannot do. An example would be the ability to record a block of programming and if you want to keep 1 song in the memory, you can single it out and save it. You can also go back and forth between recorded programming and live radio with the touch of a button. The Inno has the ability to work in the home kit with no power from an outlet which means you can use the antenna without the need of an external power source just the battery. The only thing that my unit does that can be bad is sometimes when I turn it off and resume later the recording is at a different point from when I turned it off. This could just be my unit or from age. My INNO also has good reception. Overall my INNO is a good piece of equipment. I would recommend getting it with the holster with the belt clip just like an old Walkman. The Inno also has good sound. No compressed sound like the Sirius Stiletto. I would recommend the Inno to a friend.
My husband received this player for his birthday, but I've been using it since I use public transportation to get to work and this little cd player perfectly fits in my bag because of its compact size. The sound quality is excellent, especially for the price and the hold feature allows me to travel without worrying that I'll hit a button and skip to the next song or turn the player off (a pain with the last player I used). The player plays CD-R's &amp; CD-RW's, which is great for me since I've created so many mix cds for myself. The battery life is GREAT - better than any other portable cd player I've used. I highly recommend this little player (unless, of course, you want it to play MP3's - since this unit has worked so well, I hope to get the panasonic cd player that also plays MP3's for my birthday).
I bought this product because it says only people sitting directly in fornt of the screen can see up to 45 or 50 degrees. I stood up from my desk, behind my desk, crouched and stand on my chair and I could see everything on the screen. However, if you are standing on the side, it does blind it out. I though privacy screens where just that but not this one. Also, don't be fooled by the picture, it is not anywhere near as dark as the picture. Don't waste your money.
Good value with the Amazon discount. Lightweight. Excellent picture. Cost savings shows in limited inputs and very basic remote.
Not much to say here. It is a high quality cable at a good price and cat 6 so you are up to speed for the next wave of hardware.
I love this cd played! It is funkified! I always listen to music on it! I really enjoy it!
I connected these to my $350 realistic (radio shack) receiver and my $100 polk audio speakers. I wasn't expecting much, buy was i surprised. To test them i watched star wars on blue ray.. when the imperial march (darth vader song) started i turned up the sound. the sound was so clean and crisp, when i closed my eyes i felt as through the orchestra was i my very own living room.. simply put these cables brought my $450 audio system to life.My neighbors from many doors down and across the street heard my sweet sound system and stopped by as they thought i had a live orchestra in my living room. before i knew it i was hosting a star wars marathon for thewhole neighborhood. once the MPAA got wind of my movie marathon i got visited by the FBI for public viewing of copyrighted material. have court date for next monthAs the days passed my system became a little more alive and before i knew it the cables caused a shift in the fabric of time and space causing a wormhole to open. this wormhole sucked most of my possessions away as well as my family, my cat fluffy as well as the other 99 cats i owned. Clearly i had to destroy the cables.. I want to thank audio quest as my wife started divorce proceeding and would have taken me to cleaners for alimony and child support with the wife and kids gone the divorce proceeding are off the table i can keep the millions i make monthly.
I got this along with a Hawking USB Wireless G adapter. The pair is perfect for traveling oversea. While in Europe, I was able to pull in weak signals from free WiFi hotspot, and avoid expensive roaming charges.The directional aspect of the antenna works great. You can actually see the signal strength changes when you turn the antenna around in 360 degree, until you get a good signal. In many cases, I was able to get 1-2 bar increases in signal.
After reading the mixed reviews, I took a chance on this item... It simply doesn't work in my car. The auto-reverse keeps clicking back and forth and then ejects the tape...
So far so good. It's exactly what Comcast provided me with. There is only 1 ethernet port so if you want to use your wifi and a cord for faster transfers you're SOL. It's cheep, works fine with Comcast so I would rate it as a good buy. One thing you'll need to do is call Comcast to give them your serial number on the back to get everything up and running, but that doesn't take too long. This is a no brainer. Do it.
Great delivery and a great product. My son wanted these for Christmas and he loves them. He uses them all the time for listening to music even though he tells me they can do far more.
I have a Delphi SkyFi2 and have gone through 3 of the antennas that are part of the car kit. When the last one went, I'd had enough and started looking at alternatives. After as couple of weeks with essentially no satellite radio, I decided to try this model before just giving up and having something installed professionally.... and I could't be happier! The reception I get from this antenna is far superior to what I used to get with the old one. No more static, no more signal dropping (even under a bridge where I had come to expect drop outs)!It is little smaller than the original but the cord is thicker and seems much more stable than the original. It is shorter, but that's fine for me since the excess has always looked like a jumbled mess anyway.My SkyFi2 is in my center console area and the antenna actually lays in the inside corner where my dashboard meets my windshield and not on the outside of my car and it still works great.I cannot recommend this product enough - especially at under $15!
This case has a lot of nice features, in actuality it's a stroke of genius. First off, it's a TANK, made primarily of 3mm rolled steel with aluminum doors on the front chassis. The doors are held closed with small magnets and both of them open, making the installation of drives a breeze. The radiator being mounted on the doors both cools the water loop and increases airflow inside the case itself.The size makes working inside this case very easy and it has enough room and expansion slots to handle all your upgrading needs for years to come. The seven expansion bays have removable honeycomb-grilled covers with foam inserts to keep dust out; if you've ever had to clean a computer once a month you can definitely appreciate this feature. The side panel is easily removed by depressing the two latches (lockable to keep little hands out, w/ 2 keys included) and swinging the panel outward. No more having to muscle and pull side panels off from the rear. The two removable HDD cages (one forward, one rear) are a nice touch, just load 'em up and slide it in. Inside there are also pre-drilled screw holes on the bottom panel, enabling the installation of almost anything you can conceive.The watercooling components appear to be well made, if somewhat 'average'. This isn't bad mind you, but if you're a hardcore enthusiast or overclocker you'll want a more high-end water block and pump, such as the D-TEK Fuzion and Swiftech MCP655 respectively. On that note, the tubing is 3/8", adapters will be required for 1/2" loops. For a LC novice however, this setup will be more than sufficient.Now for the not-so-good: This case is heavy, clocking in at a whopping 51 pounds. Even its all-aluminum twin, the VD4000SWA, comes in at 32 pounds. Plus with the feet installed it's 20 1/2" tall, so it may not fit under all desks. With that, the main USB and Firewire ports are mounted on top, so they will be inaccessible if your desk (or keyboard tray) barely clears the top of the case. The fastening tabs for the PCI expansion slots are nonstandard, possessing opposable prongs instead of straight tabs, so intelligent use of screws is necessary to secure most graphic and sound cards, USB cards, etc. Finally, due I suspect to precision machining, the installation of larger power supplies is trying to say the least, I had to lubricate the rails with isopropyl alcohol to get my 750W Thermaltake Toughpower in.With the exception of the size and weight, these are mostly minor annoyances which are simple enough to overcome, but those possessing less brawn and smaller desks will definitely want to look elsewhere.
As long as you follow the instructions you cant go wrong. The mount feels strudy and I even hung from it. I weigh about 220lbs. Great Buy
This Is A very piece of gear. I like the way they looks, feels, and works. I would buy it again. Only they don't last very long. The rubber that holds the ear piece together always comes off.And if you are into giving and receiving gifts, then check out: [...]
I have had my V95 since it was first released in or around 1996. In 2009, for over 13 years, it is still my primary monitor. I was told that you should never buy cheap when it comes to monitors, as your computer will be upgraded but your monitor will outlast them all. They were right, from my brand new Pentium I 233Mhz all the way up to my Quad Core Pentium, this has been an excellent monitor. I am concerned that any other new monitor purchased will not meet my now extraordinarily high expectations. I love this beast.
I bought this strap to carry an old metal Gitzo tripod with a full Wimberley gimbal head. This is not a light-weight combo, and this strap is a good way to carry the rig on my back. I used it last weekend along with a Think Tank Speed Demon waist pack, and it was quite workable. I positioned the waist pack on my left rear end, and the tripod head hung down on my right rear. It was all pretty comfortable considering the amount of gear I was carrying. The only problem came the day it rained. I had hoped to throw a poncho over me and the gear, but the tripod and head is so big that the poncho would not cover it. This is not a problem with the tripod strap, but due to the size of the tripod and head.The only minor problem with the strap itself was solved with a small clip. When you use the tripod with the strap attached, the loose ends of the strap fall on the ground and can get wet or muddy. I found that a small clip can be used to clip the loose ends of the strap to the body of the strap, and keep them off the ground.All in all, this strap is useful if you have to carry a big tripod and head.
The Dlink firmware was really buggy out of the box- Network filtering (ability to restrict access by MAC address)--- Any entries that don't match the expected filter crash the whole list--- Filtering worked for LAN MAC's, but didn't work at all for WiFi MAC's- The "Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version" didn't work. It told me the 2.00NA (out of box) version was most current for my router (DIR-655 B1), but after contacting support I found that this was not the case.Everything seems to work fine after downloading & installing the 2.03NA firmware. Here are pros & cons vs. my old router, a Netgear Rangemax WNR3500.+ Dlink doesn't experience the DNS lockups the Netgear had (the reason I trashed the Netgear)+ Dlink has a slightly stronger signal throughout my house (2 story, 3000sf)- Dlink reboots slower than the Netgear- Netgear has better MAC filtering support--- Netgear does not limit the number of MAC's to allow on the network (Dlink limited to 24)--- Netgear lets you label the MACs entries for easier debugging--- Netgear uses a seperate list for wired & wireless MAC'sThe MAC filtering limitations on the Dlink really bothers me. Even after removing the least used devices from the list, I still have 25 in my house. While that may sound absurd to many, consider that my household has 5 smartphones, 4 iPods, 4 Nintendo DS's, 1 iPad, 1 Kindle, 1 NAS, and 2 network printers connecting before I start adding laptops. Yes, this household has more people than average (6), but it's not that far above average and kids have a lot of connected devices these days. I used to allow my kids friends to access wifi in the house by adding them to the list, but now I need to juggle MAC's or loosen up on security. I don't like that tradeoff.All that said, the tradeoff is worthwhile for a router with better signal strength and one that doesn't lock-up whenever Comcast's DNS hiccups. 4 stars, and I'll up to 5 if Dlink improves MAC filtering support in a firmware update.
I purchased a Bose wired "Triport" headphones to replace my 5 year old Sennheisler wireless... Thinking I can't go wrong..A wire connection has to be better, Right? Wrong! I gave the Bose away to my kid and purchases the Sennheisler RS140 wireless...There is no comparison... It's not even in the same league....The sound is unbelievable!!!!
I've been using these headphones for the past 5 years and will not use any others! The headphones that came with my iPod are a joke, I can't believe I spent all that money and got such garbage. I would have thought Apple would have provided a quality set but I was extremely dissapointed. Please do yourself a favor and buy a pair, find out for yourself.
I've had two Microsoft 3000 mouses go kaput within one week. The most recent dead mouse lived less than 8 months in light use. I would not buy this mouse unless your goal is to fill up the land fills.
I needed to get my data off a laptop drive after the motherboard died. This enclosure was cheap and worked perfectly. 2 minutes after opening the box it was set up and running....AWESOME for the price!
Excellent product. I really had no place to attach my gps to my backpack. With this clip, I can attach it to my belt loop and I am good to go. The product is easy to use and built to last. A must for handheld GPS users.
Cheap , really very Unexpensive compared to Canon BRANDOK it's true that does not keep the same amount of charge, but for the price you can buy a dozen.
This product is a fire hazard. It's hard to believe this enclosure passed any consumer safety tests.A few days ago, I had a hard drive in this enclosure, which was plugged into my laptop and wall socket. A burning smell started wafting into the air and I could no longer get the hard drive to turn on. I looked to see if the hard drive enclosure was still plugged in and noticed that the power supply had warped and melted!This product is simply unsafe. It's not only cheaply made, but is a fire hazard. I plan to write to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.My recommendation is to spend a few dollars more and get a safer product from a more reliable company.
Item came quickly and worked perfectly.Used it to hook my Desktop PC to my HD TV.Great price for the product...
I wanted a lens that had a constant fast aperature, and this does the trick for me. I'm very happy with the quality of the photos I get using it with my Canon 40D. I've read other reviews about how noisy the autofocus motor is, but I don't have a lot of experience with higher end lenses that may have much quieter motors. The noise level is not that bad, and would only be obvious in very quiet situations.
I've had many problems taking pics in the autofocus mode: many, many pics are not sharply focused, even in good lighting situations. In low light, forget it hardly anything turns out well. Also, the flash tends to make many pics too bright with skin tones looking washed out. Also, if there is a white object in your field of view the resulting image usually shows a white blotch with hardly enough detail to make out what the object is. Also, the video mode feature is arbitrarily limite to 60 seconds rather than being limited by the size of memory card; so even if you have 256k memory, you still can only take a 60 second video. VERY disappointed.
I was unable to use this product, as the packaging was open and the CD was missing. We attempted to download drivers from the Internet, but that didn't work. I had to request a refund.
I bought two of these and put them in my hatchback, I had them wired in series and they were perfect. I replaced them with Alpine Type R's about 6 months later, and I still think these Kicker CVR's hit harder than the two type R's I bought. Definitely a good sub for the price
I upgraded from a long list of P&S cameras to the D5000 and have been quite pleased. In fact, my only complaint with the camera is the pop-up flash. I purchased this speedlight to help eliminate the harsh shadows and washed-out tones produced by the pop-up flash. I have not been disappointed. My pictures turn out much better when I'm able to use a flash (my house is poorly lit). I have only shot indoors and have mostly taken pictures of my kids (much less motion-blur now). The light is strong so I've pointed it up at 90 degrees almost exclusively. I can see the benefit of being able to rotate the light horizontally to bounce off the ceiling in portrait mode, but I've been bouncing off the wall and like the "diversity" of light source.
We bought this as an easy way to transmit internet radio from our laptop to the stereo system. The dip switches can be a little annoying to manage, but unlike other FM transmitters you can pick any station and not just the lower end of the FM band.
Unfortunately there is a problem with the Super Coolscan 4000 in that seems unable to produce an image that is sharp to the edges from film placed in a glassless slide mount (standard paper, plastic, etc.) This appears to be a lack of depth-of-field within the optical system. Using the selective focus feature doesn't help as some part of the image will be always out of focus. The Coolscan may produce a 4000 dpi scan, but it will not be sharp center-to-edge unless the film is absolutely flat -rarely the case. This problem offsets any advantage of using high-quality optics on your camera. This is a situation where the (excellent)specifications do not give the true indication of the results.
This is my first digital camera, I am satisfied with its capabilities, even though it doesn't have all the bells & whistles some other models have. For the price it is a good valueand I plan to get necessary expertise before purchasing an upgrade.
I bought these because my earbuds would fall out of my ears when jogging. These stay in no problem, but they don't go all the way into my ear they sit near the outside so I have to occasionally push them in to get better sound. Otherwise very happy bought 3 pairs in case they get borrowed and not returned.
I got a total of 45 minutes viewing time from this TV. Less than a week after getting the TV, it burnt out.
Tried everything I could think of and had every IT person I knew take a look. Tried it on laptop as well as desktop - had to install the drivers. All systems appear to be a go and yet nothing will make this print. Very disappointing and I can't even return it. (I ruined the package accidentally)I really thought I had an easy solution.
The Cannon A75 is a great little camera, but the zoom lens at its widest is about equivalent to a normal 55mm lens on a 35mm camera. If you're planning on using the wide angle lens attachment you may be in for a disappointment: The add-on lens blocks part of the optical viewfinder, so you have to rely on the lcd screen. The screen is fixed and sometimes impossible to see in bright light. On the other hand, when using the lens attachment in low-light situations you'll find that the lens blocks the built-in flash. If you need a digital camera with wide angle capabilities, this is not the one for you.
View sonic is the worst company I have ever dealt with. I bought a lcd monitor from them not even 2 years ago. starting having problems from the get go, with lines down the screen, then it all of a sudden stopped working. called customer service got the run around, they do not value there warranty. I will never buy anything from view sonic again, and would never recommend them to anyone...
On July 19, I gave this scanner one star and wrote:"Film strip adapter was DOA right out of the box. The scanner goes back to the store tomorrow, and if the new one works I'll change my rating."I returned the non-working scanner for another one, which works perfectly. Set up was easy, and I didn't have to refer to the manual too often to use the Nikon Scan software. Scans are stunning! I feel like I got a great deal considering this is Nikon's cheapest scanner.
The install was easy using silicon and the pink marine antifreeze. Depth registered flawlessly on a 1300 mile trip from Tennessee River to the coast & back.
The sound quality on the iM600 was much greater than i had anticipated. Also, with the battery option, it can go anywhere you can. High marks on this ipod audio system, my boyfriend has enjoyed the gift immensely.
Unfortuneately, this FM transmitter was not compatiable with my iPod Video and I returned it
I got this scanner from amazon and it works great !!..If ur an xp user, u have some problems initially setting up the driver. these reviews helped me. i contacted the support and got the driver files...its still a mystery to me that why the antec people havent posted the driver files online !!...anyway, the product is great, the OCR works nicely...I feel this is a good and valuable choice considering the price of visioneer scanner.
The first time I ever used this hair dryer was when I stayed at the executive suite at the MGM in Las Vegas. Before using this, I have owned and used numerous professional ceramic ionic hair dryers because my ex was in the beauty/modeling business. I own so many that I have a pair of professional ceramic hair dryers for my golden retrievers.I was so impressed by this little hair dryer that I had to ask my ex to try it to give her professional opinion. For someone who has used the best hair dryers out there, she was very impressed by this little guy even though she didn't show her excitement as much as I did in discovering a great product.When I came home, I immediately hopped on Amazon and bought one for myself. It does what ceramic ionic hair dryers do best: make your hair smooth and dry your hair fast - and this one dries your hair seemingly faster than most professional-grade ceramic dyers. On top of that, the price and portability of this little thing is simply amazing. For less than 1/2 the price compared to most decent ceramic hair dryers out there, this one even out-performs its own relative, the Andis 82005 which I also order, tried and returned.One day I came home and found out that my ex "swapped" my Andis with her professional grade ceramic hair dryer which still costs more than $90 on Amazon (I won't name the brand). She took this everywhere on her travels to take care of her long and beautiful hair. Even when we broke up, out of all the hair dryers we owned, she took one hair dryer with her and guess which one she took? The Andis RC-2 is simply an amazing product.
Stacking two polarizers, and rotating one, should at a certain angle lead to no light getting through, black, dark, nothing. Not so with this one, it's very weak in this regard. This might be fine for landscape photography, but in many applications a very strong elimination of reflections is desired. If this filter is weak, why don't they say so in the tech specs? I bought some better polarizers, and much more expensive ones, which actually do what they are supposed to, total black when stacked and turned in a specific angle to each other.
If you haven't heard the old addage by soundmen in the industry.... "If it's got no highs and no lows, then it must be Bose!"These Audio Technica headphones blow the pants off any of the much more expensive Bose models that are out on the market. The A.T. version is a very close rip-off in appearance, but performance is much better sounding than the Bose! Do yourself a favor and save your $$ and buy the A.T. ones, which will sound great and keeps out all the unnecessary surrounding noises that ruin the experience! Great item!
I am very pleased with my intuos 3 tablet.The only problem I have is the touchnstrip,I cannot program some of the touch pads as I would like other than that it works very well,much better than a mouse.This is the only way to work in Photoshop or PSP X.I have the 4x5 and thought I made a mistake in not getting the larger tablet but after working with the 4x5 I think its better for me than the larger tablets.
I finally got through to tech support. It does work wirelessly, just not on Google Chrome. The video is pretty decent for low end video. Happy with it overall now after initial headaches.
Had it for a month and It Works and Looks Great. Did not have a problem of viewing regular DVDs in a full 1080i resolution... Although, never was able to up-convert to full 1080p. All in All, nice upgrade from my regular DVD-player.
I recently purchased an "Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler" for my new laptop. I am very impressed at its cooling ability. Before while I was using my laptop, the bottom would get uncomfortably hot, especially when I was gaming or taxing the hard drive. Though my computer didn't shutdown due to heat failure, I was concerned about long term effects of repeated heatings.For this notebook cooler, I'll review the features:I. The fans are very good at cooling the bottom of your laptop. Before when I put large processsing demands on my laptop, it got very hot very quickly. With this cooler, it cools the bottom significantly. So much so, I can pick the laptop up after use and physically feel the difference.II. The cooler frame is butterfly shaped, which has two advantages. First, its less surface area to trap warmed air. Other coolers are large and rectangular and they reach to the edges of the laptop. Second is than in my case (Dell Inspirion) the bottom fan is not blocked at all. There is enough empty space underneath so that my fans aren't trying to hard to get air, if anything, it creates a larger gap between the built-in fan and the worksurface.III. The intake is on the top and vents exhaust to the side. The cooler does not blow cold air onto the bottom of your computer, rather it pulls in that air and vents it to the side.IV. The USB cord that powers the device can be stored in a small compartment. I found that the compartment was small, and was a little difficult to replace the cord when not in use. This isn't a big issue, because I store the cord with my other USB accessories (mouse, memory stick)V. The USB cord is rather short. I use a USB extension cord so that I have plenty of slack in the line. Not only is the cord short, but if feels rather fragile. I've read other reviews that state that users have accidently broken their power cords and needed a replacement.VI. The USB cord has a "piggyback" port. This little addition is so that you don't have to sacrifice one port just to power your cooler. However, there are limitations on what kind of devices that you can attach to the piggyback. I've tested this with my USB mouse and seems to work fine.In all, I'm very pleased with this cooler. Some features are great; it does a good job as a cooler with its two settings. Other features, Antec could have definately made the cord longer.A big concern will be where your computer vents its air. With my Dell Inspirion, it wasn't a problem because of the overhang into empty space. With other users, your computers vents may be competing with the fan for air (Honestly, I don't know if this might be a potential cooling problem or not, I'm not a computer engineer). If you have a bottom intake vent like mine, your vents should be close to the rear edges. I'd recommend looking at your computer's dimensions and comparing them to the Antec's dimensions.Other wise, I would recommend this product.I give it a FOUR out of FIVE.
I have tried a few different brands of media and all but 3 have been an unsuccessful burn. I use mainly Verbatim which IS compatible with this drive. After about 20 unsuccessful burns, the thing magically decided to burn media properly. I'm happy with it now, but my rating won't change for this because you shouldn't have to go through that many discs to "break in" a product. It costs an extra $8 for those wasted discs. Next time, it's Lite-On. Their products seem to work out of the box, not a "break in" product.
I bough this item to replace the one I lost on my tripod. The item fit just like new and I was about to use my tripod again.
Very good. The anti-skipping is the main reason I purchased this model, and I must say, it doesn't disappoint. Right after I put the batteries in this thing (not included by the way) I tested the heck out of it by shaking it every which way while playing a CD. Right-side-up, Up-side-down, sideways ... you name it ... I shook it as hard as I could and couldn't get it to skip once. Not too shabby. The sound is pretty good, not incredible. Oh, and that color on the outside (of my model anyway) is dark blue ... not black. Not a big deal, I really didn't care, but in the ad it looks black and silver. Overall, good item. Very pleased.
Works as advertised and also well constructed. It is what I had expected and as a result, I have no complaints.
Still using it. Works just as the original, and no dust, leaks or what not. Renews my faith in second hand things like this. Would recommend this to anyone, you won't be sorry. They are reliable!
works good no problem every thoing workdwel wvery happy customer thnk again and will b uy again thnk you sir
Whatever you do, don't buy this product. Don't even accept it as a freebie. Palm are trying to cut corners with this dreadful idea. The protectors are nothing like the old ones, which were made for your specific palm. You'd be better off coating your screen with bits of sticky-tape!
I've never owned a Samsung before but am pleasantly pleased with it's performance. Slow to start but multiple print jobs are quick! The toner saver button helps to conserve without giving up the quality of print. My only criticism is that the tray doesn't accomodate a full ream of paper - but I can live with that :)
This power supply works great on my Dell Laptops for an AC power supply, and it does charge my 4 cell and 6 cell batteries. At 65 - 70 watts output, it would be the equivalent of a PA-12 class power supply, which works on my Inspiron, wife's Vostro and my work Latitude. If you use a docking station or port-replicator, or have a 9 cell or extended life battery, you would likely need a PA-10 class (or better) power supply which supplies 90W (or more).The kit comes with an adapter with retractable supply cord to an interchangeable tip, a removable, retractable power cord with two-pronged wall plug (non-grounded), a plastic holder of various tip sizes (including one for my Dells), an extra adapter tip that also fits the Inspiron/Latitude class Dells, and a small bag to keep everything together.A couple of notes on battery charging and the adapter tips: My one laptop has a 6 cell battery and came with a 90w power supply, but my work laptop has a 6 cell battery and came with a 65w power supply (as did my wife's laptop with a 4 cell battery). The 65 watt power supply (PA-12) is listed by Dell as compatible for all my laptop and batteries, *except* when using a port replicator which requires a 90w supply regardless of 4 or 6 cell battery type. It just takes a bit longer for the 65w supply to charge the 6 cell battery while you are using the computer. The manual refers to the tips as being color coded, but the black tip that fits my Dell exactly, has black plastic whereas my 65w Dell charger has white -same wattage, same exact size but different color. I would recommend careful scrutiny of the tips, before just picking "the yellow one", if that is the color of your original power supply tip. there is a pretty comprehensive list of compatible systems listed on the product page above (I am only speaking for my experience with the three Dells I use).Finally, my general usage for this device will be for it to sit in its bag in my laptop case for occasional use only when I am out of the house or office. Its compact size and no-fuss retractable cords make it perfectly suited for this. I have my original power supply at home and another at the office, so I am only interested in this supply for carrying around in my case. With the moving parts in the two cord retractors, the removable tips and the lightweight feel of the whole unit, I am not sure that it would be the perfect device for daily regular use, when ease of portability is not paramount and there are other alternatives for that.** Edited to add: I have since used this on an Asus netbook and my new Toshiba laptop. Again, the tips weren't exactly the same, so careful examination was necessary rather than just relying on the color of the tip insert. Success with 3 Dells, an Asus and a Toshiba, and still working fine as my case power supply, as of Feb 2011. *Upgraded from 4 to 5 stars.*
I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about the whole ipod wireless adapter market from reading reviews from just about EVERY connector. This wireless adapter was the only one with regularly postive reviews, so I took the risk and purchased the item. Well item received and I could not be any happier. The charge LED, Carolina Blue, is bright and very easy to see. The clarity of the ipod through this adapter is unbelievable, literally sound quality is better then my satelite radio and surpasses CD quality. I didn't have to tinker to much with my ipod to get these amazing results, leaving it on EQ Dance seemed to be an excellent sound choice from the start.Ipod Type: NanoCar: Accord
I can hand this so easily,Its smooth and fairly big.19 inch is perfect size to have a lot of fun with,most of all when you are in bed.The slot is so smooth too,and so easy to slide my big,great videos into.
Item came just in time for me to take it overseas. Is as advertised and will perform an important function if you want to connect a large screen TV to your computer. With the amazing number of TV shows and Videos that are available on the net these days that ability is almost mandatory. Not to mention playing PC Games on your big screen TV. You loose quality if you try and display images from a PC to a TV using RCA cables or S-Video cables but these cables give you precision video with the added plus of integrating sound on one cable.
This product is not very good. I like the 2 built-in USB connections. However, the transmitter itself is not good, as far as my experience goes. Use Belkin Portable Music TuneCast II FM Transmitter (F8V3080) instead. It is the best in my experience (ASIN: B0001F22PA).
It was the better chance, it's light and everything work properly. I'm satisfied!
I use three batteries in rotation, as I am frequently travelling in places where there is no electricity. When I traded in my old PowerShot S410 for a new PowerShot SD750 I took a chance on buying two generic batteries ($12 instead of $42).Both generics were slightly less than perfect, in that they would regularly activate the 'low battery' icon/light even when they were fully charged. Occasionally, they would even evoke the 'change battery' message. On these occasions I had to open the battery compartment, partially remove the battery, then re-install it, in which case I could now proceed to take pictures with the same battery.My sense was that the total battery life of the generics was not dramatically shorter than the Canon original, although I did not attempt to measure this precisely.As soon as I was able (about a month after I bought them, as I was travelling at the time) I returned the generics to Amazon and paid full price for the Canon original. Although the generics could be 'worked around' it wasn't worth it to me, as I discovered I was more interested in taking photos than in saving $30 (times 2).
If you are buying this router for using in the client mode, there are two things that you need to know:1) It is hard to make it work in the Client mode. The instructions are not detailed and there is considerable scope for ambiguity. I spent more than an hour and a half on this router to make it work in the client mode (only to realize that it doesn't suite my needs). I have four other routers in my home, none of them took me this long to configure. And I consider myself technical. As others have pointed out, for setting it up in the client mode, you will need to set the ip address of your computer's ethernet connection in the same range as the router's (192.168.0.30). You can choose to change the router's static ip address from the preset value to an ip address that is in the ip address range of your DHCP server. That will help with any future set-ups with this router.2) I wanted to use this router as a client to my existing wireless connection. I wanted to run ethernet connections from this router to my DVR, my Sony blue-ray player and my X-Box 360. For this purpose I connected an ethernet switch behind this router and ran ethernet cords from the switch to all the devices above. To my surprise, I found that only one of the devices out of the above will get an IP address and will work. It happened to be the first device that was powered on after running the connections.After wasting my time with this router, I bought a Netgear WNCE2001 Univeral WiFi internet adapter for my needs. Plugged it in my laptop, chose the Wifi connection I wanted to use and it configured itself in less than 2 minutes. I connected it to my devices via the switch (same way as I was doing with D-Link) and everything worked magically. There was no hassle at all. I do agree that Netgear adapter costs 20 dollars more and does not provide the other two modes that D-Link provides. But I don't need the other two modes to work in my set-up. I want the client mode to work well. And I believe my time is worth more than spending to make this router work.
The built-in cable makes this pockethub truly compact and easily portable without the need to drag around a separate connector cable.
I generally agree with the previous reviews on this item...Pros:- Bright OLED- Decent price- With time, becomes easier to useCons:- Software interface is cumbersome to use (I recommend laptop in room with your home theater devices when you program)- Signal is relatively weak (need to point remote directly at device)- Not comfortable to hold in hand (although I don't hold a remote for long periods of time)- My wife and son won't have anything to do with it!I probably would pass on this if I was to purchase again.
Anyone know of a place to find an extra (toshiba brand) battery and a car charger that will work with this unit? I can't seem to locate either one. I love my 2500, even though they don't seem to sell acessories for it. I don't think the external batteries available at Best Buy, etc, will work with this player.
I'd have to say I'm usually not easily impressed by new products, but the 3D view on the TomTom Go definitely did it. Now all my friends and family want one for Christmas. Very intuitive, doesn't require too much button pressing, and it works better than my $1.8K NAV in my other car.Not having the voice speak the street name really didn't bother me like one of the other reviewers. I like the fact that there's usually a couple of warnings before a turn is necessary -- usually a couple hundred yards away, and then to confirm right before when the turn is to be made. My other GPS only gives me only the earlier one, but when there are a couple of exits close together, it can get a little confusing.The real test was when I drove in San Francisco at night, and it was tested against all the one-way streets that I'm usually not familiar with. Worked like a charm. It was even able to list out all the restaurants nearby when we considered where to go out for dinner.On another night, I drove through a dark canyon road and kept the display in the "day" mode. The 3D view allowed me to glance to see what turns were ahead as if I was driving in daylight. The perspective in the display was just like what I see on the road so it made driving through the turns very predictable. The 3D view is definitely the way to go.The only negative I saw was with the display. Not that it wasn't bright enough, but because of the glare at certain times of the day. It usually happens in the morning for me, when the sun is somewhat glaringly low and the TomTom Go reflects the bright light from the seat or my light-colored shirt. It would be nice if it had a better non-reflective coating on the display. Still, I think this product is a great value for the money, and I'd buy it again in a second.
My other tapedeck broke. I got it from radioshack. They charged me $25 then asked me if I'd like to purchase insurance for my new product.. They said that with this item the wire tends to break.Obviously I said no, and obviously it broke a month later..So I buy this tape deck: it's O.K. in my book! Sound quality is not fantastic, but the wire seems to be reinforced. For the price it's a steal. Next time it breaks I'll just buy two. But like I said, the end of the wire is thick and strong so I might not need to purchase future tapedecks.3 Star sound quality...4 Star rating because i can buy four for the price one.
Do not buy this product. You will be throwing your money away!It does not work, period.I am giving it 1 star, because, this is the lowest rating possible, otherwise I would give it a minus!This piece of junk never even worked once!!!
I always need AA batteries and never have any. This is perfect. The Batteries last longer than the originals. They are perfect for when the TV remote runs out of battery or when the kids video game controlers do.
Bought it for the speed and the volume. No complaints. Good value for the money.
This camera has no fancy feature , its body is very light and its ok, nothing great about this camera except for its low price. well i am a student so i was looking for the decent camera which could fit my budget and guess what this camera worked fine for the outdoors,the pictures were pretty ok. but it did not give good results of indoor pictures. well i would sujjest if u are looking for cheap camera, then its good for outdoor location. overall its ok.
I was skeptical at first about this cable due to the extremely low price, but I thought I would give it a try. I am extremely satisfied! The cable is even more solid than others I have seen in retail stores -- and at a fraction of the price. I will definitely purchase more of these cables from this manufacturer.
I only use this remote once in a blue moon, but it works like a champ and I haven't ever replaced the battery in I don't know how many years.
I bought this player because I was so satisfied with other JVC products (like my TV). The unit has played all the DVDs I threw at it and without any hesitation loading (my old player had a lot of trouble loading). But then I noticed that during pans and fast action that it appeared as though the image was stuttering... If I stop the player and press play again right away the stuttering goes away for 30 to 90 seconds before it comes back- very ugly 8-(. I don't care about features when the play quality is this bad.
This dandy little mouse takes up very little room in the accessory pocket of your laptop's carrying case. And it's certainly more pleasant and intuitive to use than the touchpad. I recommend it highly.
I must say these are the greatest headphones i've ever used to date. The earbuds fit like a glove, and block out exterior sound much better than other earphones. Also unlike cheaper sound canceling earphones the rubber sound blocker is good quality and will not irritate the ear even after hours and hours of use. I bought these to replace the 2nd gens I had. Those lasted for about year before I lost them at a party. Either way i've recommended these headphones to anyone who has had trouble with earphones in the past.
I purchased this from Amazon. It worked for about 18 hours -- long enough for me to transfer about 256 mb of songs to it. I used it for about 2 hours. Then it died, less than 24 hours after I opened the package.Amazon was very wonderful and replaced it. I sent back the broken one, and they shipped a new one before they even received the broken one.I have not had any problems with the 2nd one not working, though I was unable to upgrade the firmware, and since the first one died immediately after I did this, I decided not to try too hard.I paid $92 and change for this player. It's really a bargain at the lower price it is now listed for (around $75). It's hard to find a 1 gb player with that kind of price.Pros:*1 gb for a low price*attractive look, looks a bit like an iPod*comes with a short USB cable (though this would be a "con" if you have a desktop computer which only has USB ports on the back)*lots of ways to search for songs and other files*good sound*immediately recognized as an external drive when connected, no software required to transfer files to it*expansion slot included*compatible with Windows Media Player -- you can use that to sync songs to it, and you can also rename songs in there before syncing them. Changing the genre and making sure the artist, album and song name are correct makes it much easier to searchcons:*runs on AAA battery, no rechargeable battery included*generally awkward interface (see comments below)*inconsistent battery life -- one batter will last a long time and then the next one, from the same package of batteries, will die in about a week*it doesn't remember where you were in a file -- if you listen to podcasts and shut it off in the middle of one, you'll have to fast forward to find where you left off when you turn it back on*it takes a long time to turn on when it's got lots of songs on it*you can't play songs that you download from iTunes on this playerI still haven't figured out how to make a playlist or to make something a favorite. And while it has a lot of things you can search (name, artist, album, genre, and also new songs that were added to the player within 1 day, 1 week or 1 month of today), it's still sometimes hard to find songs.The interface isn't intuitive -- you'll have to at least take a peek at the manual unless you're really lucky to think that pushing the power button once will bring up the menu -- I would have thought it would shut it off, but to shut it off you have to hold the power button down for several seconds. Once you know how to bring up the menu, most of the functions are relatively easy to use. There's this funny little wheel/gear thing that you turn instead of using the round thing on the front of the iPod to scroll up and down.The player came with relatively cheap ear buds, but I bought better ones at Best Buy.It also comes with a clear plastic case. I've kept mine in this all the time to keep it scratch-free. It's got holes so you can do everything but change the battery with the case on. It's hard to figure out how they meant for you to use the armband with the case, though. There's a grey strap across the back that the armband fits through, but then you've got this top-heavy player strapped sideways to your arm. It just doesn't work that well. Then I tried it with the strap slipped through the clear flap that you unsnap to change the battery or to take the player out of the case. So far, that has worked for me, though I would be afraid to do any strenuous exercise while it was strapped like that because if the snap unsnapped, it would fall. There are 3 snaps that hold the case closed, and this slot I'm referring to is between them, so only one snap holds the armband in place when you've got it slipped through that part. I don't know how they intended for the armband to be used -- there were no instructions, unless they were in the manual which I did't bother to completely read.One of the biggest inconveniences of this player is the way it doesn't remember your place in a podcast file, when you shut it off. My old player, a little Rio Cali that I loved except for the small storage size, would turn on and be right back where you left off, except if you updated the files. This player remembers what file you were in, except when you update files, but it will bring you back to the beginning and you'll have to fast forward to where you were. I try to remember the number of minutes into the file I was, that's the best I can do. One thing it does remember, for some reason, is the very first song -- I don't know if it's alphabetical or what, the song starts with a (parentheses), so maybe that's why it's first, but every time I update, and then turn it back on, that's the song that's played first. If I turn shuffle on, it will choose a random song after that, but it always goes to that first.I learned an interesting thing that I didn't know before I had an mp3 player: iTunes doesn't sell mp3 files. Really, it's true. They sell some proprietary file format with drm that only iPods can play. So, if you buy this player, or any of the non-iPods that Amazon sells, you have to find another place to buy songs. There are lots of them, but they all seem to require you to use Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player to download them. Not a great alternative for us Firefox users. I just wanted to include this in case anyone else was mislead a bit by all this talk of mp3s. I just assumed iTunes sold mp3s, and I don't think I'm stupid to have thought this.This player also plays wma files, and audible book files. That's another good point.
I've found the optical performance of this VR lens to be flawless. It is easy to manipulate, especially with the focus ring being close to the camera body (instead of the other end of the lens). My only suggested improvement would be to have a tripod mount on the lens itself. The package becomes rather unbalanced when your only choice is to use the camera's tripod mount.
I purchased this item for some European guests to use while visiting my home. They used it to charge cell phones and an electric shaver. After the first day of use the fuse inside the converter blew and had to be replaced. Samsonite provides two spare fuses. I was disappointed it blew the fuse as the appliances were well within the 50W limit of this converter. It worked fine for the rest of their visit so maybe it was just a bad fuse to begin with. Overall I'm pleased with it, but only give it an average rating due to the fuse issue.
This is the only one that can play 5 CD's and a DVD in one unit. I wish that someone could come up and manufacture another unit like this. I had to get this unit as a used unit and so far it is doing the job it set out to be. If this breaks down I will have to buy two separate units to do the same job as this one is doing.
I purchased this to use during presentations with a notebook. Oops. Range is only about 3 feet. Guess I missed that in the research. As a close range device, it's a mouse, it's comfortable, and it works without fail.
I am not an audiophile so I can't say that these are great speakers, but for the price they sound really good. They were installed in my son's 92 Lexus LS400 and made a huge improvement over the worn-out factory speakers that were in there.He's happy with them so I am happy iwth them. Easy on the wallet too. :)
Product arrived promptly and as advertised. This product is now saving me $8 a month that Comcast charges for monthly modem rental.
Printer was in great condition and exactly what was needed. I was replacing an old one which had broken. Very pleased with this purchase.
We have had our Presto Microwave popper for over 10 years and it still works great. We do not use oil, which to me would defeat the purpose of air popping in the microwave. Add butter & salt after popped as desired. I have just purchased the PowerCup concentrators online from Presto - the best price anywhere. You will not be disappointed with this product - we love it and highly recommend it.
I have both the 670 and the 676 and I LOVE THEM!They make having multiple devices so easy to use. Plus with the USB/Internet conneciton, Logitech has just about every device made - including the newest. Setup is a breeze as the software walks you through it.The only Con I have is that the remotes do eat batteries.However, you can get past that by getting 8 AAA rechargeable batteries and keep 4 charging while using the other 4.
These maintenance kits are getting harder and harder to find at a decent price. Genuine HP product that works on my MFP like a charm.
I purchased one of these recently and it is everything I expected and more. The copier funtion works like a charm. The included software integrates with my eFax easily. The print quality is good. It is all so compact it take sthe place of my old Samsung 1410 Laser Printer and an old scanner.
I bought this a few years back for its size and back then the 1 GB flash drives were still kinda expensive. My favorite feature is that it fits perfectly in that small right-hand mini pocket in your jeans. I sometimes forget I have it in there. This became apparent recently when I forgot to take it out of my jeans and it got thrown in the washing machine. I didn't find it for a week even though I checked the washer; I didn't check the gasket that goes around the door (it's a front loader). After three washes, one of which was the super-hot extended cycle, I finally found it sitting in a puddle of water somewhat faded and wet. I dried it off and plugged it in my laptop and immediately copied my files over. I couldn't believe it still worked. I wanted to wait awhile to see what happened before I put new stuff on it. I'm glad I did because after a few days it died on me. When I plugged it in I got an error message saying it needed to be formatted. This was a few weeks ago and after formatting it I haven't had any problems. If you are looking for a flash drive, I really have to recommend these. Unlike some other flash drives, these have a metal case surrounded by a plastic/rubber skin making them more durable.
Price you get a lot of tape & recording time. I like the amount of tape I got for what I want to tape now not music but just talking. Yes to any one who just wants a good tape for general recording.
I have the Nikon Lite touch Zoom 120 ed AF and it is the best point and shoot I have had in many years. I have a new granddaughter with beautiful eyes and the red eye reduction (which has a solid light prior to flash) really works, not a red eye in any of the photos. It is light weight, very easy to use and the clarity and color of the photos is great. I can not tell you how happy I am with this camera.
This item is not the one we wanted. This item is to download photos. We wanted the one that does not just download photos.We would like to return this item and order the one that I requested.
I bought this remote as a replacement for one I broke. I have a Proscan television. Proscan is a company affiliated with RCA. This remote works great. There are a few extra buttons I rarely use, but I don't mind. This remote even works with my JVC boom box. I can't do as many things as I can with original JVC remote, but I can at least play CDs. You should really only buy this remote if you own RCA products. If need a remote for any other of the major brands, buy a more generic remote.
great little device. I would recommend this to anyone. the price is great and it works perfect. amazing! thank u
January 2001My internal 56K modem never got above 26,400 bps, so I wanted to try another type of modem. The Zoom Model 2949 constantly runs at 43,000 bps or better on the same phone line where the old modem crawled along. Installation was very easy and Plug and Play does most of it automatically. You do need to have a serial modem cable, but that only costs about $5 or so. The Zoom manual is very thorough and provides good examples. All in all, I am very pleased with the Zoom 2949 and wished I had gotten one sooner.
The issue surrounding ATI and its drivers seems to be getting worse, I used the 7000 running 98SE and get occasional 'twitches' and lockups, annoying but in general not too much of an issue. I recently 'upgraded' to XP and the problems really took off. The system won't run for more than a few minutes before it locks (monitor drops to standby, but system appears to still be running) sometimes its resets itself and other times just stops....... Windows XP has a useful feature that identifies system problems for you, and every time it is due to the ATI driver. I have downloaded and installed every available driver I can find, to no avail. I updated the motherboard drivers even flashed my bios, still no joy.It seems that the card itself is OK but the drivers are rubbish. If you get it to work then you are lucky, the vast majority seem to have problems. Unfortunately most people don't realise what is causing the trouble.I say simply this, until ATI improve their drivers, the radeon series of graphics cards is an area to avoid. I base this statement on the fact that I replaced the card with a similar spec version from Nvidia (geforce mmx400 64mb) and it runs perfectly with no more lockups !!!I am not alone in this opinion of ATI ... go see bulletin boards all over the internet !!!
Found one of these at a yard sale in the spring of 2007, and the owner wanted $10 for it. I passed at the time, then thought what a great conversation piece it be if it worked. Went back the following day, but he had already sold it.Then last fall I found it being sold as aVivitar Mini Digital Cameraat a local CVS Pharmacy for $9.99, and this time I bought it. Got it just for fun, more than anything, just to have a super-small digital camera.A few days later my son and I were out shooting some fall foliage shots with our 6-megapixel cameras and he suggested that we try it out. We did, and later were quite surprised at how reasonably good the results were. It's highest resolution is only 352x228, and you'll only get about twenty shots in that mode, but if you look at the fall foliage shot that I posted here, you can see that it's pretty respectable, especially for the price. To be honest, the images are about equal my old Casio QV-10 of the mid-1990s, and at a tiny fraction of that camera's ~ $300 cost.Just in case you wonder, this camera appears to be identical to the following items (and there may be others if you search):*Vivitar 3-in-1 Camera* Mini Digital KeyChain Camera Along With Imaging Software Suite*Philips USA J44417 Keychain Digital Camera*Innovage Outdoor Sports Mini Digital CameraThe camera is about the size of a Zippo lighter, and it has a key chain attachment and a simple black slipcase. The viewfinder is a wacky slide-up device... were you thinking there would be an LCD for that price? It does come with a proprietary USB cable, and with the installation of the driver from its included CD, was able to transfer the images to the computer (running Windows XP) relatively easy. The included software package was a joke, and lets leave it at that.If you already have a good, high-quality digital camera, yet know people who just have to show off their latest high-megapixel acquisition, then show them some shots taken with your good camera. When they ask what kind of camera you used, whip out one of these Vivitar Mini Digital camera and just watch their jaw drop... it works every time.Don't take this as a sophisticated digital photo instrument. The best way to use it is like a simple point and shoot camera, and just have fun with it!Subjective Package Ratings:* Size and convenience: 5-stars* Image (considering): 4-stars* Battery life: 2-stars* Imaging software: 1-star* Fun factor: 5-stars* Conversation piece: 5-stars* Anti-photo snob effect: 5-stars* Overall value (weighted): 5-stars
I was disappointed when I first set it up as it is advertised as "region free" out of the box and when I inserted region 2 the message came up "wrong region". I went through all the menu's I could find, read the manual only to find it states region 1 or All region only!Thank you Amazon and customers for these reviews as I took a look here and realised there may be more to do. You need to open the tray and enter "7,8,9,OK,0" on the remote (slowly on each button) and then close the tray. Hey presto, its region free. Don't forget the OK in the middle, some of the advice here does not include it.Now why couldn't Northstar Elecronics who ship the box tell you this in the first place? It would save everyone time and effort.Now it works fine and is an absolute bargain and in good condition.
Buyer beware on this product. The product description billed it as ideal for students and business travelers. I bought this product for business travel and am disappointed. Though there is plenty of room and a variety of pockets, this pack lacks an organizer to hold pens, pencils, business cards, etc.
Don't waste your money on this SD card. Bought one for my Canon digital camera. In less than one year it started corrupting images and video clips. I will never buy another Kingston memory card. Check out Amazon's reviews on the Kingston 2GB SD card - more of the same data corruption issues.
Very good price. Item was exactly as described. Works great. Very happy with item. Would buy again. Would recommend to anyone.
I am so disappointed in the adaptor, it only worked for 1 month and then stopped! Very expensive for this to happen. I had to buy ANOTHER one for my laptop. It works , so I knew it was the adaptor from TARGUS/Amazon. I am hoping they will refund me, LESS THAN 30 DAYS! I don't want to pay anothr $90 for this. READ ALL REVIEWS BEFORE BUYING THIS, BAD NEWS!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS.
After an exhausting search of the MP3 market I decided to go for the Nomad IIMG and I'm glad I did. The user interface is excellent and the sound quality is superb. If you look at the other packages on the market you'll be hard pressed to find a better deal for the money. The cradle has a dual function, recharging the player and connecting your pc via USB port for file transfer. With the flash memory on the unit upgrades to futures are a snap.
I've had this camera for less than a week, and I wish I'd bought it sooner. I can't complain about the image quality or ease of use, but I do have three nitpicky items that keep me from giving it five stars.The control wheel, which lets you turn the camera on, change from auto to manual mode, and so on, is too easily moved from the 'off' position by accident. This is something I read in another online review while researching cameras, so it wasn't entirely unexpected, but still a little bit irksome. That being said, there is a 'power save' setting you can adjust which will turn the camera off after a period of inactivity.The lens cap, which I've been careful to snap into place each time i finish shooting, seems to be either difficult to secure completely, or snaps off easily. This could be a case of operator error, but it's something to be aware of.My last gripe is the difficulty I've had in finding an AC adapter for the camera. In the manual, the liste
I had a Pioneer DVD 5-Disc home theater system and wanted a receiver to hook this and other A/V stuff(playstation, X-box, DVD, computer) to. I only used it with the DVD/CD player. It has all the right hook ups. The problem is this thing always overheats. After 30 minutes of use it goes into stand-by. The controls are hard to figure out to get sound to all 5 speakers and the Sub-woofer. It feels solid but can't keep itself cool there is no cooling fan in the system just wide vents that if you look through you see the big heat sink. The cabinet will still get warm to the touch and shuts down though.
After 3 weeks I have gotten to a point that my pictures are almost as good as my Canon SLR camera. My wife will never use our 35mm camera again. The docking cradle and simple software made the transfer to digital printing very simple. The 4x6 paper is great quality, but 8x10 prints are the way to go as the quality is great. I bought some cheaper quality photo paper and thats what I got...cheaper looking prints. Stick with Kodak paper, as its worth the extra money. I have seen some prints that my neighbor gets from Ofoto and my pictures on 8x10 from my HP printer look as good and I dont have to wait.
Best Universal remote available. A lot of options but to use the advanced options one either needs to be a techie or use the dial up help desk. Not completely happy with the key layout but it does do the job.
The covers work well with the somewhat oval shaped ear pieces on the headset. Just needs a little persistence to put on. pre-stretching with your fingers works. I put these on 3 separate head sets, and prefer them over the foam.Plantronics DSP400 Foldable Multimedia Headset
I have purchased Neotech straps for my mandolins and was pleased. This one is also a great product. The strap lock mechanism safeguards the instrument, and allows for easy removal when the strap is not being used. I recommend this product, and the entire Neotech line for folks seeking a good nylon strap.
My first meal i made was faux rice made with cauliflower ....i was done grating in 10 seconds than the traditional grating using the box grater . I love this product thank you. Its a little bit noisy but its bearable and only ten seconds so its no big deal.
I wanted full sound in a small space, as this is a bedroom system. I matched this up with an AT 102SUB for an awesome sound!! I highly reccomend the product!
Superfast and works great. Wish I has bought 4 more as the price went up.
It was worry free and fit perfectly as its a true OEM replacement. Separate from this I also bought some upgraded capacity batteries from Hong Kong but we'll see how those work in comparison. I'm glad I found these true OEM battery here though at a good price to ensure I have a reliable swap long term as I suspect those other batteries I bought from Hong Kong will die off quickly but only time will tell.
Buy the Xacti-C40 for quick, convenient web-cast quality video. This camera is great for making 640 x 480 videos but it is no substitute for a conventional DV camera in terms of image quality.Low light performance is barely acceptable, nothing like as good as my Sony or JVC DV cameras and the image is quite contrasty, so bright, flat lighting is needed for good exposure. Outdoors under cloud or bright indoors works well.Colour quality, grain, smear, etc are all acceptable. Stills are very good with some slight barrel distortion on wide angle.The big failing is the sound. The microphones are virtually useless and I have to almost shout to get any narration recorded while I am filming. Subjects talking to the camera at 1 metre are all but inaudible. There is no external microphone jack so you are stuck with lousy sound unless you have an exceptionally loud subject to film or can separately record sound and add it in post-production.HTHBrian
I'll be honest! When I saw a 3.1 HDMI cable, 6 feet long, for $2 and change, I thought it had to be a joke. I was very impressed and a little shocked that it even showed up. I'm using it for an X-box 360 and it works like a charm. Very impressive
I purchased this item as I had lost the original rubber eyepiece which had came unstuck from the plastic part of the eyepiece. The reason I chose this particular item over the other available replacements is that this is a genuine canon part.I put it on the camera (a Canon EOS 400D) and it went on easily and snugly. It shows no signs of being a loose fit that is mentioned by another reviewers. It is a perfect fit.I agree with other reviewers that it is expensive and the design of this part is possibly substandard at least from the standpoint of how the rubber attaches to the plastic part behind- the part that secures it to your camera - It all seems a little flimsy which sadly is in stark contrast to the rest of my camera which for almost 40000 shots has been brilliant.As for reducing the likelihood of further issues I agree strongly with a couple of other reviewers who have mentioned that it should not be taken on and off frequently if ever as the plastic part has very fine clips that I can see suffering from fatigue and breaking of rendering it useless.
Wharfedale's Emerald 99 speakers are manufactured in China. So what, I say! Infiniti and Lexus automobiles originated in Asia, too. Yes, the Emerald 99 can be equated to an Infiniti or Lexus car. Used in combination with quality components -- you will not be disappointed! Let's start with the interconnects. This is the cable that connects your CD player with your receiver or amplifier. I'm using one meter Monster Z100i cables. Purchased at Circuit City these cables set me back...Yes, this is comparatively expensive "wire"...The Monster cable provides an analog broadband connection between my HK 3470 receiver (100 watts per channel @ 8 ohms) and a Sony ES CD player. The resulting sound quality resonating through my Emerald 99's is wonderful!! But wait there is more to this story. I'm also using Audioquest gold plated (Python) jumpers connecting the pre-amp to the amp...I was able to replace the original factory equipment (OEM) nickel jumpers and the improvement in resolution is several shades of gray. Finally, I bi-wired the Emerald 99's with 12 gauge Monster 10 ft. speaker cables. Consequently, I'm able to "thoroughly enjoy" my Emerald 99's. The resolution is both full and equally delicate. I can easily discern cymbals from drums, a clarinet from a trombone. Music is reproduced with faithful neutrality from top to bottom octaves. A delightful "airiness" radiates from the 99's analogous to a live concert. Jazz such as Maynard Ferguson's Big Band and/or Joe Sample and The Crusaders is reproduced with authentic, "punchy", realism. Matching the Emerald 99's with quality components is vital to maximizing an overall qualitative improvement in sound. Yes, it gets expensive!! Nevertheless, for true audiophiles like myself a few extra dollars is a "small sum" to pay...Wharfedale is distributed by IAG America located outside of Boston, Mass. Their customer service is excellent and easy to deal with. Issues are efficiently resolved "beyond your satisfaction". No, I don't work for IAG America. However, I've called them on several occassions and found the experience very satisfactory. A three (3) year warranty provides added security. Finally, don't wait to find Wharfedale Emerald 99's in a big box department store like Best Buy or Tweeter. These stores don't carry Wharfedale. Go ahead -- buy the speakers with confidence today! They're packaged and shipped securely. Enhanced with quality components yields excellent results. I'm more than pleased. REALLY!
This camera is used for taking pictures of lab experiments, conference photos, and office activities. We are very satisfied with all uses.
I bought these Binoculars over a year ago. They were a display model and had been handled thoroughly, however the optics were still extremely clear. I bought them to replace Bushnell H2Os that I had dropped and broke while exiting my vehicle.These ride in my exclusively in car in my gear bag, and sometimes on the hard plastic center console, and they've survived several drops onto pavement from 3-4 feet. They've remained clear and true in this time. Low light viewing and night time viewing are great. Awesome product. Will probably give these to my parents and purchase the 16x50 or the zoom model for extra range.I would not just buy these again, I will buy Nikons for life.
This is an excellent small pack for Digital SLR, lenses and accessories. I appreciate that I can fit everything into it and still have room to carry keys and a wallet without having to bring a purse. I can open it and retreive items without dropping or loosing everything. Light and comfortable.
I bought this to power a bunch of 230V office machines, including a rather power hungry laser printer that kept blowing the fuse in my older transformerNot only has this transformer no problem with the power surge when the printer wakes up, it also stays a lot cooler than the older unit.this gives peace of mind, don't want this thing to start a fire after allthe built-in resettable circuit breaker is a nice complementary feature, no more blown glas fuses
I recently bought these speakers, and I am very satisfied. Sure, they are relatively cheap, and therefore, not top of the line. But I am very satisfied with the sound quality.I am using this on my PC Gaming system, and for that, these speakers are perfect. Let's face it: You do not need home-theater quality for a PC gaming system. At least not yet (there are very few games that actually support a system this advanced). So if that's what you want to use this for, you should be happy with these speakers.
It works and it arrived quickly. That plus the low price, and this was a great buy. I'm very satisfied.
The play button is much too sensitive and is in an odd position. It will shut off if you just slightly touch it by moving it in you pocket or purse. The sound is ok but my old, beat up Aiwa runs circles around it. I purchased it because of the auto reverse feature and the price but I am now looking for something better.
I've had a few Sony minicomputers - an early 505g, an SR-7, and now this TR3a. Each revision of the mini keeps getting better for me: The keyboard fits my hands well, and the screen, while small, is brilliant and sharp (and at 768x1280, it is ALMOST equivalent to my Powerbook 17&quot;!)It's fast, the battery life is very good (you really can get 5+ hours - I don't have to plug it in at work, putting it to sleep at lunch and meetings. The Wireless G has very good range too, much better than my previous two Powerbooks...Also, it looks FANTASTIC, and I've got nothing but awed looks at work - everyone wants to try it. And it's remarkably light.My only complaints: The touchpad is dinky - you really need an external mouse for serious visio action - and it's just a LITTLE thicker than I wish...In the end - if size and coolness are primary drivers for you (as they are for me), this is a no-brainer. But if performance is what you need, the Z1 series might be better. But the screen on the TR is much sharper than the Z1.Highly Recommended by this geek.
This beast has been an absolute nightmare for a month now. Toshiba customer service SUCKS!!!!!!! Here is a quick recount of my experience. I bought the thing, hooked it up to my HD cable box, went through the TV guide setup, and waited 24 hours like it said....nothing. I waited 48 hours....72 hours. Still, all it says is 'no listings available'. So I called customer service. They told me to keep waiting, but they would 'upgrade' me in the queue so I would get a response in 7 days. 7 days passed, still not working, no response from Toshiba. At 9 days I called them back. They told me that my cable company had to perform an upgrade, and would to it on the 28th (another 6 days). They assured me it would be fixed. The 28th came and went. I called back and they said they were still waiting on Comcast (my cable company). So I called comcast and they told me they were absolutely NOT upgrading anything, no one was waiting on them, no one had contacted them. So I called Toshiba back again and told them this. I asked them if I had a defective unit or if there would still be problems if I exchanged it. They told me they didn't know and that I would have to wait my turn in the queue. I let them know that I had been waiting for THREE WEEKS now, and he told me "we only have one person who handles the TV guide function and he is busy" He then ASSURED me (for the 4th time) that this guy would call me back either way tomorrow. Guess what ..... he didn't. I asked for the supervisor. Surprise, he wasn't available, but he would also call me tomorrow. Nope, he didn't. Finally I got in touch with the only person in the entire Toshiba corporation who handles this, and he told me that my Motorola cable box was not compatible with the unit. I asked them this on DAY ONE!!!! Comcast is the largest cable company in the world, and Motorola is almost the exclusive box they use, but it took Toshiba 3 weeks of my harassing to realize it didn't work? They told me it's not their problem to make it work. I then had to split the cable line and run it directly into the DVD recorder. It crashed and they needed to restart it. Then it worked. It took 3 days, not 24 hours, but I got my listings. However, since I bypassed the cable box, I only get listings for basic cable. So I also needed to run a separate line from the cable box to the recorder to get the good channels. These are not listed on the TV guide system. I have to manually set a timer (just like my vcr which I thought I was replacing) to record the Sopranos. I also need to leave my cable box on that channel. This thing was NOT as advertised. If you have a Motorola cable box, be prepared, it will not work as you want it to. On the positive side, it is relatively easy to use once you get the hang of it, burns DVDs quickly (though they don't work on my Harmon Kardon DVD player). You also have to record in a very high quality (meaning you don't have room for much)( to get a 5.1 signal. It's a pain in the a**, but it has it's benefits. Overall, Toshiba is a horrible company, they lied to me about comcast and were barely any help. I have a very common cable company and box, but they don't care or warn you that it doesn't work with it.
I was disappointed with this Linksys product. I just couldn't get it to connect to my three PCs properly. I am not a neophyte and I thought the installation procedure should have gone without a hitch. But it didn't and I wish I had not purchased the product. I have had installation problems with other Linksys products, especially those wireless products for my 64-bit Vista OS. I didn't call tech support because I have trouble understanding the Indian techs, and I didn't want to spend two hours on the phone.
I purchased the Harmony 1000 based on a recommendation from a friend who is using it to control 5-6 devices and a few wireless devices in a closet in another room (with the Extender). Needless to say his requirement is fairly intense. I only needed to set up 2-3 activities for my room and it has been a real pleasure. works flawlessly, we are enjoying it. No more grabbing 4 remotes to switch from TV to DVD viewing! Highly recommended!
I bought the kenwood KDC-MP435U for my girlfriend for her birthday and have since had it installed. The stereo comes with the wires to hook it up, but I had to buy an adapter to connect it with her pre-existing wires in her 99 ford mustang. After that, it was a cinch to install. The volume/selection knob is a bit small, but the usb port more than makes up for it. I searched for a decent stereo with a usb port that was near $100 and this was the best one. I would recommend it for anyone wanting to upgrade from the old cd player. A note: You cannot use the ipod's menus while it's plugged into the stereo and it only plays songs in a shuffle manner. This wasn't a huge deal, but it is a bit annoying, but on a positive note, it charges the ipod while it's plugged in.
I ordered this product to eliminate the tangled web of cords connecting our router with other technology. Stores don't seem to stock Cat5 cable shorter than 7 feet, so I was delighted to find the one-footer on Amazon.com. It fits perfectly and my office space is visually improved.
I own both this 46" set and the previous version of the 40" lCD set. Both products came from Amazon and the deliveries from Eagle transport went smoothly. More importantly, the quality of these Televisions is very good.I have absolutely no complaints.
Earlier this year I was shopping around for a good surround sound system and all I could find were $800 - $1000 Sony or JVC systems at my local retailers Best Buy and Circuit City. I shopped around amazon once and found this great system for only $250! So I snagged it up fearing that it would be gone soon and it has been great. It works perfectly and sounds 10 times better than my parents JVC $1000 surround sound system. It's extremely powerful sound wise, and visually. Also music sounds great on it for parties. Also it plays every kind of cd you could ever think of: VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, MP3 etc. I suggest snagging this great deal immediatly before to many people find out about it and it's sold out. I love mine! No complaints.
Garmain GPS is easy to use and extremely accurate. I have used it to go everywhere and I NEVER get lost now! The voice and the maps are easy to read and there is no problem commuicating with the satalite.
Bought this for my wife because she is not a PC fan. Shortly after we received it, we had problems with it not charging. The company sent us a new power cord. Worked okay for a week or two and then same thing happened. We thought it was the cheap cord (made in China) and bought a cord from an Apple store. Didn't work. Two repair shops said it "was toast." Couldn't get a refund or replacement because it was past the 30-day warranty. Now it's a paper weight.
I have had my machine for a couple of weeks now, and have had no problems so far. The picture is crystal clear on my 57" Hitachi. Also, my SACD and DVD 5.1 audio albums sound great. I just wish it was able to play DVD-A in all its glory.I have not even attempted the disc explorer yet. While I was loading the machine, I kept track of the titles as they went into the slots, and later made an Excel spreadsheet with the info on it. That way, I have a saved list that I can continue to add to and print out as I fill the machine. One day, I'll have some time to plug the keyboard into the access jack on the front and go to work, but for now, the printed list sitting on the coffee table is doing just fine.Recommended for those with a large amount of discs and a desire to free up some storage space in their entertainment centers. I'm glad I made the purchase, so far. I have had good luck with my Sony gear in the past, but you never know in this age of throwaway electronics. Usually, it cost more to fix it than to buy a new one, but I am hoping that I will still be using this one for years to come.
We want to return this camera because the zoom lens hesitates and sticks when opening. It makes a noise which the other S2 camera I recently purchased. I will be contacting Amazon to see how to return this camera and receive a new one.
Great sound. Only issue is that after a while my ears got warm. However, for 10 bucks, a fantastic bargain.
Pretty good product however battery does not last. Does not always sqrink pic therefore cutting off stuff.but worth the money I bought several for gifts.
I actually prefer this to Epson's luster paper (which is also excellent). Ilford leaves the back of the paper blank (while Epson stamps it's paper with the 'espon' name all over it....this might annoy your clients if you sell your work).
I had mine for less than a year and treated it kindly. Then one day, for no apparent reason, it wouldn't work. It kept saying "file system error." I tried to reformat it from the Creative website, but it still wouldn't work. I'm sending it back to (hopefully) get fixed. From what I've read, this problem is happening to a lot of people.
The C530 GPS that I purchased from PCNation less than two weeks ago stoped working. What happened was:1, The touch screen stoped reacting to any input attempts;2, I turned off the unit;3, The unit cannot be turned back on any more either on its own battery or on external power. It is dead!I am waiting for response from the retailer and will follow up with their solution.
I like this product and I would highly recommend it to anyone inquiring about a 2.5 mm - 3.5 mm adaptor.
Love these cables, wish they had more color selections (Cables to Go) but they are great Cat6 cables, good shielding because I run them in a lab with LOADS of other cables over and under them and no issues. Get great xfer speeds on my gigabit lan with them. Recommend them.
I ordered this dvd player after much thought since all the bad reviews,it came in less than a week. I have a 3 year old and we took it camping and on a bumpy ride in our truck 3 hours from home and we had no problems. My 3 year old even puts the DVD's in and out herself. We've had it almost a month with no problems. Great picture, even from the side. You can hear the dvd moving if it's not on a flat surface, but I think that's probably normal. So far so good. It came with a lot of stuff for the money. As far as I'm concerned I got a great buy. I hope I still feel this way in months to come.
GREAT PURCHASE. TV was delivered within 10 days of purchased and handled very professional my the delivery service. This TV is Great. I decided to hook it up with HDMI cable which i think gives the best reception. HD channels appear to be very life-like. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a good 1080p HDTV.
First, I need to mention a few things:When my product arrived, I found that the "Inside Monitor Unit" was *NOT WORKING*; luckly, I'm a trained electronics technician and quickly found a cracked trace (manufacture-defect) on the Video monitor module's circuit board and repaired it to "like-new" condition. I also noticed that the plastic housing on the inside unit is "somewhat faded" and that the "hook switch" for the handset was improperly-seated which caused it to remain in the "on-hook" position, even when the handset was taken out of its cradle. I have corrected this "malfunction" and properly-seated the hook switch so that it operates correctly. I suspect that this unit is either refurbished or used since this unit appears to have been "worked on" in one form or another even though I seclected "purchase new Item" from Amazon.Once I have repaired the unit to "like new" condition, I found that it appears to be a rather NICE quality product.Now my review:The first thing that impressed me, is that the button station (outside camera unit) is incased in a STEEL housing.. this means it will resist vandalism and remain nice for years to come, even when semi-exposed to the weather.. *5 Stars* for it being a metal housing! This unit will serve WELL for installations where the unit will be mounted outside in a semi-protected fashion i.e screen porch or doorway under an awning or canopy or on a post, inside a cover hood.Early tests also showed that the "night lighting" works pretty well and, even in total darkness, the camera is able to receive enough detail to easily-identify a subject, however, if the subject gets "too close" to the camera, the "night lighting" cannot function properly and a "dark spot" may appear at the subject. This unit should be installed where the subject will most-likely "not be right on top of it".Although this unit is in a nice steel housing, it is my opinion, however, that the "button" on the camera unit is kinda "misleading" and may, in fact, confuse a visitor who has never used it before. (they may not even understand its a button at all!) Theres a little "bell-like" (I THINK its a bell) synbol molded onto the button, but its not very visable to someone who arrives at the door. I may RE-PAINT mine to a darker color just so that it sticks out more! Again, like the camera housing, the button is also made of steel which is very nice.overall, the camera unit feels very-solid and I give it *5 Stars*.About the inside unit:The first thing I found "rather silly" is that theres a timer on the screen and intercom portion, even after having the handset off its cradle. Sure, I can see a reason for the Screen being on a timer as long as the handset is cradled, but once you take the handset off its cradle, it should immediately turn the unit fully-on. This isn't the case, however, and operating the unit requires you to:1.. First, take the handset off the cradle and then..2.. Press the "screen" button to turn the unit onThis is silly, in my opinion, and I think the unit should turn fully on at the moment you pick up the handset and remain on for as long as you have the handset off it's cradle. Of course, the "screen" button should remain on a timer and is good for "a quick peek" of the entryway at a glance without taking the handset off the cradle- and I plan to correct this issue in my unit before I install it!Another issue is the handset is too "light" and I think it could use a small weight in it to give the handset that "solid feel"; thus, I'll be adding one to my unit promptly.For these issues, I give the inside monitor unit *3 Stars*.Installation:The unit will install using "4-wire" and comes with its own 60 foot 4-lead shielded cable. Although a previous reviewer stated about "having to drill an oversized hole" to accomodate a odd-sized connector, this is *NOT* nessessary to do since the cable DOES easily-disconnect from its leads from inside the camera unit via screw-terminals (and also on the inside monitor unit).If you are planning to mount this unit on an outside structure such as a fence post or gate enterance, you should have it professionally-installed and the outside unit *MUST* be properly-grounded! failure to do this can pose a safety hazzard and will greatly-shorten the life of your unit. also note: if you plan to use the "remote unlock button" on the inside monitor unit, you will have to use a "6-WIRE" installation and the 4-lead cable that comes with the unit will not work for a "6-wire" installation. (the contractor/installer should be aware of this condition.)Overall, I give this unit 4 out of 5 Stars.-DjZ-
The armband is a good, easy to use addition to the ipod while working out. The only flaw is that it is meant for bigger arms than a size 10 woman would have
Sony SRF-M85V S2 Sports Walkman Armband RadioI bought my first Sony sports radio several years ago so I could listen to NPR while running in the park. It worked so well that I've bought two more - one for my wife and one for a friend - to encourage them to get out and exercise.It uses the headphone cord as an antenna, which sometimes means that my body gets in the way of the signal. I've resolved that problem by attaching the radio to my running hat. When the original headphones wore out, I started using earbuds from my iPod, and they work well with it.The digital tuning is priceless for staying on a weak signal.Phil West
The X75 is replacing a printer and scanner that I've had for several years. Love the fact that it's all-in-one. Takes less space, and one less cable to worry about. Scans and prints perfectly. No problems and it's better than what I had before.
Bought couple ofSanDisk 4 GB Extreme III SDHC Card (SDSDRX3-4096-A21, Retail Package). They have been extremely useful and I don't have to switch the cards often, in my camera.I would definitely recommend them.
I have always thought trackballs to be bulky and awkward, until I bought this one. My Belkin optical mouse would not work on my IBM Thinkpad via USB; the laptop does not have a PS2 port. So, back to Logitech who has never sold me a bad product.I was not disappointed. I plugged the trackball into the USB port and it worked flawlessly without installing any software. It behaves wonderfully with both the touchpad and touchstick still enabled. The scroll wheel works very well with both Netscape and MIE, again without installing any of the Logitech software. Nice, painless and worked right out of the box. I am thinking of upgrading all my mice to this one.
This is one sharp, fast prime lens with great color, contrast, and lovely bokeh (character of the out of focus areas).I find the 35mm focal length to be far more versatile than the 50mm traditionally recommended to beginning photographers. It's wide enough to be useful for scenics, and still long enough for environmental and half length portraits. Pentax's SMCP-FA 35/2 AL is a super example of what the 35mm focal length can offer.I've been using FA 35/2 for over two years and, despite having added another six primes (all very good, btw) to my 35mm kit, I still expect this lens to have the longest legs of all.If you prefer the virtues of primes over the convenience of zooms, this is a prime you owe yourself some time with.Enjoy.
The only things that has worked harder for me is my Maytag washer. Honest!I have printed perhaps 4oo to 5oo great photos in 8x10 and several hundred 4x6. I printed simple signs that earned more than the coast of the printer, all the ink used and paper. I am on my 3rd case of plane paper, plus heavy weight paper.I have use it with the usb cable and the printer cable. The small photo tray worked well after I surrendered and read and followed the instructions.I have had my P1000 for 5 years or more...I have gone through several PCs, am on my 3rd scanner and have tossed two printers in the dump...one a wide print photo oriendted HP, the other that came "free" with another PC.I considered buying a new one (or two) on Amazon 2 years ago for ?..$75/00 if a member correctly.I have been able to download software that enables we to use it on XP home edition. The HP software worked well for me. Also have been using photoshop 6.I have given away numbeous framed photos to frineds and family printed on it and had the pleasure of seeing people enjoy them.I doesn't give up. There many be better printers. I am still looking and also am holding on to this HP P1000...I also have a Canon i9900 which is working out well enough.And I just might get another P100. Anyone want a HP 3845? Free! The trash men wount be here until Thursday (2 days)
I purchased this because I was looking for a smaller mp3 player to carry on my long runs. After doing a lot of research I decided to give this one a try. I wanted something with drag and drop capabalities that I could use with windows explorer. It's small, easy to use, good battery life and good sound. I even like the headphones that comes with it. I wasn't sure before buying if it had random play mode but was extremely happy when I discovered it on the player. I wish it had a clip but I can live without it. So if you don't want to workout with your $300+ Ipod this is a great choice.
Your service was perfect! We ordered the Canon Powershot A610 camera because it still has the glass lens. It works perfectly! Thank you and we will order through you again! I loved the first A610 camera, but I dropped it and couldn't find a camera that had a sharp picture. So I ordered this one again and I love it! Canon should be ashamed of themselves for going cheap and putting in plastic lenses in the new powershots. The pictures are NOT SHARP! And why NO FLIP OUT SCREENS ANYMORE? They need to go back to glass lenses AND THE FLIP OUT SCREENS!
I wanted to get a quality screen that would work in our new home theater and was very impressed with the quality of this screen. Being an engineer by trade, I was impressed that the aluminum extrusion used on this frame was of high quality and was machined to very close tolerance's. The instructions were not needed as all of the parts were well designed and fit well. It took me about 30 minutes to assemble the frame and then fit the screen to the frame. Very well done Elite Screens!
This is an amazingly reliable CD RW drive for playing and recording CD's, VCD's and data.Highly recommended
Purchased 2 and they both broke in half in only a couple of uses. DON'T BUY THESE..YOUR WASTING YOUR $$!!!!
I like this product becAuse it has 3 different attachments and has a strong motor. The only thing is it doesn't have a cool air option. Be cautious too in handling the attachments, they can get very hot and I learned the hard way. It does the job...not too thrilled about it though
I have had this Garmin nuvi 360 since February of '08 and have used the device on several trips since. I live in Illinois and have used the unit on local trips and long trips to Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Tennessee. First, let me say that I researched GPS units prior to purchasing this one. I went to the local stores and read on line reviews to help with the decision. I decided what features and price range worked best for me and chose this model.The 360 has the features I wanted in a GPS and the Amazon price saved me around $100 over Best Buy. The 3 1/2 inch screen is easily viewed in day and night modes and maneuvering from one menu to another is easy. I really like the way the unit announces directions and street names (Text-to-Speech) and appreciate being able to concentrate on driving, especially in city traffic, instead of on the map. The attention tone feature is also nice. This function sounds a chime immediately before an announcement so if you're visiting or listening to radio/stereo you can be ready to listen. The menu is packed full of locations organized in different categories. I like being able to look for gas stations, restaurants and stores while on the road. The built in Bluetooth was a main reason I got the 360. I particularly appreciate being able to make phone calls from the device. My wife and I used the Bluetooth several times on vacation to call hotels/stores while on the road. While I like the Bluetooth, I had complaints from several people on the receiving end of the conversation who said I sounded like I was in a tin can. They also complained of feed back. Perhaps the tin can affect is from cabin noise and distance from the unit. The feed back was probably a volume issue. I needed the volume set higher to hear directions but then the phone calls were really loud. I turned down the Garmin's volume a couple of notches during calls. I have found the Garmin's maps to be detailed and accurate for the most part. Although the screen of the Garmin cannot show a map like you see in a road atlas, you can scroll the map in order to look ahead on your route.As I mentioned above I have used the Garmin on several trips over a period of several months. I won't detail all of those trips but will say that the nuvi generally did an outstanding job on the highway and in the city. There have been instances where the unit took me to a place or street that had changed or the GPS got confused and kept telling me to turn when common sense, experience and maps dictated differently. The latter happened once when driving through Atlanta on the way to FL and again when we were within a few miles of an Army base. The vast majority of the time, however, the unit has performed quite well and rare errors in navigating were my fault and not the 360's.I do advise to keep map software updated. I updated the 360's map software prior to summer vacation driving and noticed a difference. I also want to include a warning: husbands beware. The first long trip on which I used the Garmin was to my mother-in-law's house in KY. Please note, I am directionally challenged, my wife is not. If you are traveling to your wife's childhood home and follow the GPS instead of your wife's directions you may encounter marital strife. Even though I keep the 360 set on "Fastest Route" most of the time and we went straight to her mother's house, my wife said there was a better, quicker way. I explained that I was following the Garmin for the sake of science but that didn't quite wash. Interestingly, on a return trip to the same place a few months later after I had updated the maps, the 360 used the route my wife suggested the first time.I do like this product but there is a learning period and I like directions. Garmin doesn't include the full manual with this unit. Instead, they include a quick guide. The full manual can be read on the computer but if you want a hard copy you'll have to print the 67 page manual yourself.Finally, a comment which is not specific to this Garmin product. I purchased Fodor's North America from Garmin for this nuvi's Travel Kit and have been disappointed. While I have used the extra, I haven't found the guide to be quite as helpful as I expected in locating and describing sites.
I've had one of these switches in service on my home network for 2 years now. So when an old hub I was using quit, I bought another one of these to replace it. It's a quality switch that should deliver years of trouble-free operation. For those not familiar with network gear, a switch expands your network (providing ports for additional computers, printers, etc.) to be plugged into the network far more efficiently than hubs. If you currently use a hub and you upgrade to a switch like this one, you won't be disappointed.
I bought this filter to use when shooting color infrared film. It is a wonderful product. The filter is crystal clear, zero imperfections.
Of the dozens of styles of headphones I have tried, I like these best. I listen to audiobooks so clarity is important to be able to catch every word. I have a very small head and wear glasses so finding comfortable headphones has always been a challenge. I love these so much I keep an extra set on hand for when I break these. I tend to break them by dropping my player (CD or IPOD) and over-stressing where the cord connects to the plug. I love the in-cord volume control so I can change the volume to deal with external noise changes without having to get the player out of my pocket.
I have a high end dolby digital sound system hooked up to my computer, including full surround and a sub. The Platinum card was easy to install, had a ton of applications and games included, but did not recreate the 6 channels as well as the Philips Acoustic Edge 5.1 card I've since bought. At [$] less, the Philips card was won time and time again over the Platinum because it recreates the sound more faithfully, and can create 6 channels of audio from everything from MP3's to games. Do yourself a favour pick up the Philips card, get some more ram, and if you miss the platinums remote, which was useless anyways, get a Logitech one from e-Bay. Or spend [ $ ] for the second rate card.
This is the best for the money. I successfully used these at Disney World. The DCS codes cut off the first word, so you have to &quot;learn&quot; to use it, but it did come in handy for crowded airwaves (no other radio's I know of have them). The CTCSS codes are a little better and are compatible with other FRS radio's. My daughter left one outside all night through a thunderstorm. It was soaked. After emptying the water, drying it out all night and replacing the batteries it worked just fine! (and she didn't have to spend her allowance on a new one). Makes me feel good about using them for skiing this winter. There is only one call tone and it's a little annoying. There is no vibrate alert. One set of batteries lasted the week at Disney. If your not using them everyday, I see no need for the charger. In all, great for the money.
I read all the reviews before purchasing this product. I chalked up the ones saying it ruined their microwave to possible miss use. But after I used it about 15 times it burnt out my newer Sears Kenmore microwave oven. I phoned Presto and they said they hadn't received many complaints and can not control how different microwave ovens react to their product. They said corn in small amounts can behave differently, probably due to moisture content. I was using Orville's popcorn, which should be high quality. I'm very disappointed and feel there should be warnings on the product box and in the instructions.
The Plantronics CS50 wireless USB VoIP headset that I had been using for Skype on my PC died after 2 years. So I was looking for a replacement (using wireless headset with Skype is a must for me). Since I have a Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth headset for my cell phone, I thought to myself: why not buy a cheap Bluetooth dongle for the PC and use the 510 for both the cell phone and Skype.Bought this Jabra A320s early January (3 times cheaper than the Plantronics BUA-100 Bluetooth dongle). I was a bit worried that it might not work well w the 510. Installation was a breeze and it works like a champ from the get-go. It works perfectly w the 510 and the audio quality is superb.Connecting is quick (in seconds) and unlike some reviewers said, you do not have to manually connect your headset. Once added my PL510 to the "My Bluetooth Places", it automatically connects to the PL510 whenever I turn it on and sounds a nice audio tone to notify me of the connection.It supports the headset profile well. I can answer or hang up Skype calls by pushing the call button on my headset while away from the PC.The range is rated at 100 meter. I have no trouble getting excellent signal strength throughout my 800 sqft apartment, even thru a wall. The same cannot be said with my cell phone's Bluetooth (won't blame the cell phone, it is probably designed this way for power saving reason).Jabra A320s provides a lot more services (printer, network, image, audio gateway, ...) than just the headset. I have not used anything other than the headset (which is what I bought it for), so I cannot say how well it works in these areas. I did, however, connected my cell phone to my PC thru it. It works well too. I can transfer files between my cell phone and my PC.All-in-all I think this is a very well designed product that adds Bluetooth connection to your PC. It does not hurt that it is so cheap either.
I bought this to extend my KVM cables, and it's as good as Tripp Lite always is. The only issue: the screw-on barrel nuts (provided; used to connect this cable to another cable because both of those cables have male thumbscrews) aren't long enough to allows both sets of thumbscrews to bottom out, resulting in the cables not being held tight to each other. So far no problem, they are staying together from friction, but I'd feel better about it if I never even had to worry about it because the screws worked as intended. And why wouldn't a "monitor extension cable" have the right hardware on it?
Very very well made, but NOT for the clie. The Clie may fit it but the Clie has buttons that stick out ABOVE the surface. In this case the fit is so tight the buttons are pressed constantly and the Clie stays on until it runs out of power. It was a waste of money for carrying my Clie. It is now doing (very expensive) duty as a second layer of protection for my Ipod Classic which resides in a clear plastic case.It was very clear that the manufacturer NEVER really tested the Sony Clie SJ 22 in this leather case. Some of the Sony PDA's are quite fine in this case like the t615 with recessed buttons and it would be good for them, just NOT the SJ22.
Though this lens is an older mecanical design without the ultrasonic motor for virtually instant, silent focus, it more than makes up for any supposed short- comings with superb optical performance. Even wide open, it will perform on par or in many cases out resolve lenses costing considerably more, and all this at a price less than even independantly manufactured lenses that have a more modern, robust construction.Other factors in its favor are its small size and light weight, both due to the construction materials ( mostly plastic ) and and older focusing motor. Though no where near as well made and glamourous as an 'L' lens, the primary reason to purchase this lens is a need for its angle of view and image resolving power, and here it rates a solid "10", or 5 stars. Little matters more than that.
The 2x and wide angle lens are not worth the money--blurry around the edges. I wrote to the supplier and told them that and got no response. The filters are ok--at least they produce pictures that are not distorted. I wouldn't buy this brand again.
You may be wondering, as I was, who is the manufacturer of the drive inside the Iogear case. It is an IBM Deskstar 60GXP (model IC35L040AVER07) - 7200 RPM, UltraATA/100, very quiet. The USB drivers work natively under Win 2000 and XP, very easy to use. It is a nice system and I'd like to see Iogear sell it with a better power supply, because the first time I plugged it into the drive, one of the cheapo pins bent and had to be bent back -- so be careful about that. But otherwise it's been fine.
The Memorex Repair & Cleaner is a piece of junk, doesn't clean out any scratches, and once I was done cleaning out a few of my discs, I noticed it left a lot of awful looking circles all around the surfaces of my discs. So it actually makes a bad problem worse. If you have a lot of scratches on the surfaces of your DVD discs you'd be better off buying replacement discs to replace the ones you've scratched up rather than buying this product.
The speakers sound very good especially for the price paid, well worth the money. You can plug in any kind of media (cd players and MP3 players) and it sounds good. Two things to complain about: one, the wires don't hide as well in the subwoofer, it doesn't have a very "clean" appearance. Second, the power switch is in a very awkward position, on the side of the subwoofer, it makes very difficult to power on and off. Other than that I like them very much and would buy again if I could.
You would think that by now Sony would have gotten all the kinks out of its cassette tape decks! It makes a loud racket when each deck switches the cassettes sides and starts playing in the other direction.And It also only records on one deck.Otherwise it's a good unit. Works reliably and easy to connect.Make sure your stereo receiver has a "phono" jack or that you have a pre-amp. Otherwise you will not get audio.Plays continuously from bothe sides of both tapes. Repeats that 5 times and then stops.Labels on front for functions should be larger and perhaps luminescent. Many don't have brightly lighted cabinets.But I'm happy. Playing all my tapes from the 80's especially the ones I recorded in Ireland in 1988 from a local pirate radio station there - TTTR or Treble T R as they called it. Great Irish and US country music. Interesting that they played many US country songs that were not so popular in the US - often the B side of the record.Great to hear the commercials like selling tickets to a Johnny Cash appearance in Dublin and the commercials. Also the news.
I am really happy with this lens. Images are sharp. IS makes hand-holding really easy. The long focal length makes nice shallow DOF and blurry background. I use this lens to shoot the flowers in backyard and kids playing on the street. The result is more impressive than my 70-200mm zoom f/2.8. I guess one of the reasons is that I do not have IS on the zoom lense. Because I mostly shoot outdoors with good light, there is not too much concerns about the max apture only reach f/4. But because of that, the price (less than $1400.00) is very sweet.It is not long enough to do birding, unless you are close to a big Canadian goose. But it is great for other wide life photographies.The shortcoming of this lens is obviously less flexible being a prime lens. For my kids soccer games, I find myself uses 70-200 zoom more often, simply because they run around! Another problem I have is it eats up battery pretty fast. Since this is the first IS lens I own, I don't know if this is normal for IS lenses, which you can here the motor working hard all the time.
This reader is all that was promised and more. I have been getting a little more forgetful as I get older and now I no longer have to worry about not being able to get into my sites. This has taken the worry about getting into to my web sites because I can't or didn't write down my name and password for the site.
Have really only used it in the simplest mode but here is what I have experienced this far:-Easy to install.-Great Resolution.-Smoothly linked into MSN messenger.
Before purchasing this I debated between this and the cheaper F1.8 but now that I have it I'm glad to have spent the extra $$. I've never had a lens with an f-stop this low and it's truly amazing how much more light this lets in than my other lenses. With it wide open you can shoot hand held at ISO 800 in a partially lit room. Of course there's almost no depth of field with it wide open so you have to focus very carefully, especially at close range. Autofocus doesn't have a lot to do but it's fast and accurate. Using this with the new Nikon D700 and the pairing is excellent. Between the low fstop of this lens and the high iso sensitivity of the D700 you can shoot handheld in nearly any condition. So far I've shot a flashless indoor wedding, new years eve celebratory fireworks, an early morning nature hike, and countless other random shots...
I purchased a new one of these to replace the one that I got as a gift in 2004, which just finally wore out. The first one made such excellent quality photos and videos that I decided to buy another one. Plus, I already had all the accessories for the first camera and would have to buy all new ones if I got a different camera. But, the main reason for buying another Canon PowerShot SD30 was the ease of use and beautifully clear, crisp, vibrant color pictures it made. It also held up well with a lost of hard use. I have friends who have much more expensive cameras who said that my PowerShot SD30 made much better quality pictures than their cameras. I use a lot of my pictures in creating custom PowerPoint presentations and graphic displays, and the quality of photos I get with this little workhorse camera really helps me create some amazingly vibrant, first class quality projects.
This product is worth every cent.The sounds quality is great, rich and nice low tones/base.Not tinny like some small iPod Players. I use it to teachclasses to 15 - 20 students in a big hall and privatelessons with no trouble. I can't say anything negativeabout it. The design is robust and well thought out.
I was amazed at the sound of these speakers for the price. I have Bose on my upper deck and I placed these down on my patio and they sound amazing. I read the other reviews that were putting these down and I was a thinking for the price they can't be any good. Don't listen to them.....these little guys rock!!! Plus the brackets are great, good construction. If your on the fence... don't be buy them!!! You will not be sorry!!!!
Im runnin 2 of these kicker comp subs in a ported box at te right side of the closet and on the left side 2 punch 12's subwoffers in port box.Im runnin a pair of subs at 50rms in a dual 400 watts amp 2 channel which means tht each channel has 2 12's i have it with a pyramid 20 amps power supply with bx-10x epicenter and it doesnt even dim at all!!!My stinger reads from 14.1 to 13.9 volts (minimum 13.8volts) not very bad it rattles my the 18 inch light bulb in my restroom lol xD i highly recommend this kickers!
Eliminated just as advertised. I used it recently while filming in the rain. Thanks very much. la la la la
The 280SLK is very feature rich, but Motorola changed the headset plug so no other headsets work with this model. And nobody yet makes a earbud W/VOX (there is a Motorola earbud W/PTT). Sound is clear as long as it is line of sight. Residential housing quickly eats talk distance, but I was able to converse an amazingly long distance in both a several mile greenhouse complex, and thru many floors of the Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas. I would say this is the best product for family communication at amusement parks. And the multiple levels of product mean you can get Dad a he-man Distance model, Mom a TA280SLK, and child the bargin-basement &quot;talkabout&quot; (though I would get child the Talkabout+ for the LOCK feature).
I bought this battery for my video light (Lowell ID Light). I knew that I had a choice between a heavy long-lasting battery and a lighter short-life battery. I decided to go with this one, the heavier one, because I constantly forget to charge things and I hoped that by getting a more intense battery I could get through several shoots without recharging. Well, in that respect, it has performed extremely well. I rarely have to charge it, and I've never once had it run out of juice on me. I also love that it has both connector types so I can charge it up and use it at the same time. I definitely do NOT love the flimsy piece of crap charger that comes with it. It's a very cheap, thin plastic that feels like it's going to break at any moment. So far it hasn't broken and it works fine, but it certainly feels flimsy.Here's the thing.. This sucker is heavy. I mean HEEEEAAAAAVVVVYYYYYY. You cannot carry it around on your shoulder for very long, and if you drop it on your foot (as I have more than once), you're going to be incapacitated for awhile. I'm not sure what circumstances this thing would be practical for, but carrying it around at a photoshoot or a wedding is not one of them. I decided I'm just going to sell it off and get the lighter one instead.EDIT: Stopped working within three months of purchase. This is the third Bescor battery I have bought that just stopped working after only a few months. I have talked to some friends who have had similar issues, and we think it might be the POS cheap plastic charger that comes with it. I haven't been able to get another power cord so I don't know if that is true or not, but I do know I will never ever buy another Bescor battery.
This cooling fan does what it's supposed to do - i.e., cool your comp. It tends to be pretty noisy, though... especially if one of the fans tends to get offline like in mine. I bought a ZALMAN notebook cooler to replace it... and the Zalman is fanastic.In short, the propensity for being noisy substantially outweighs its cooling prowess. Don't buy it.
The Bean is the BEST. Small, lightweight, great range - it delivers on all fronts. It is perfect for what I need. Exactly what I want. Great product!
I had stacks of cds on top of my speakers. It was hard to see or find which one you would want to play. I had these kind of racks before we moved but somewhere along the way they got lost. So I bought 6 of them when I found them. Now I have three racks on each speaker. So now all you have to do is flip though them to find what you want. Very fast service.
While nobody really likes Microsoft points and being forced to buy a set amount instead of the exact they need for a purchase, when the cards do go on sale, you effectively get more for less (in other words, you're not waiting for the game/content to go on sale itself but if the points you buy are cheaper then you get that content cheaper whether its on sale or not). I bought 3 cards @ [...] each ([...] savings on each card) and it's money well spent and saved for me.
I purchased this Lenmar battery last year as a replacement for my aging Canon battery that came with my Canon SD600. It's GREAT! It works as well if not better than the Canon at a third of the price. I've taken it around the world and it just keeps on shooting. Highly recommend this OUTSTANDING battery. Do yourself a favor and buy one. Indeed, for the price, buy two and have money left over for lunch!UPDATE: I recently bought another model Lenmar battery for my new Panasonic Lumix FZ35 camera. It too is working great and was priced well below the Panasonic brand. Am delighted with the value, reliability, and great service life of Lenmar products.
Anyone who rates this a 5 must work for microsoft. The wireless card is ok, but the router is absolutley worthless. I never could get the installation software to work with my windows 98 operating system. I had to configure it manually. Then the router would have to be reset 2 to 3 time a day. So when I tried to upload a software update sent by microsoft online, the router stopped working and would not even reset. I had mine for over 90 days, so when I asked microsoft for help, they wanted a service fee. So much for microsoft products. I went out and bought a Linksys router. It installed in 5 minutes. I threw the microsoft router away. I sleep better at night now.
I do a lot of dvds. I shop for the best prices and this time these were it. They worked as well as any. I usually get the Amazon brand but there was a huge jump in the price on them so gave these a try, and they work just fine.
I've been using Sony vertical headsets for years because ear buds are too large for my small ears, and I prefer the vertical ones rather than the kind that go over the ears. I'm really happy with this hinged headset; the sound quality is very good-better than my last Sony vertical headset-and having it fold up is very convenient for carrying in my purse. I've been using it with an adapter for my cell phone and doubt that I'll be satisfied with a mono earbud after this.
The camera takes amazing photos in well lit situations. I was really shocked at the quality when shooting in daylight. Unfortunately, there is a huge contrast in quality when taking photos indoors or under dimly lit situations. The photos in low light have a high grain to them and even at the highest resolution setting with or without the flash. The quality looks a lot like a low resolution image that is big. If you're on vacation and need something easy to pop in and out of your pocket to catch a moment, the size of the camera will work great and photographing speed is excellent but as an all around camera for everything, all lighting situations, you may want to look else where.
Great for terminating phone and data wiring and keeping all the wall plates in the room looking the same with your switch and receptacles.
Excellent! Everything was received as agreed in due time! Hope to be back to Amazon.com soon! Thanks!!
first off im redoing both my systems living room and beedroom .this sub was for my bedroom ,it replaces a smaller sony unit.shipping was faster than i expected very fast and it was in good condition when it got there.color was a bit darker than what i expected but that was fine i like the color.the manual that came with it is usefull much better and helpfull than other sub instruction ive seen.there is a good bit of differance between this and the sony sub.you can hear it .i was never happy with the sound of the bedroom system.im using a sony receiver 6.1 110 watts rms pioneer 8 in 3 way mains and pioneer 5 in 2 ways for the back channels and a sony center with dual 5 1/4 drivers.i didnt have a lot of money in it which for a bedroom system is what i wanted.i was considering replacing the mains and i still might but if i do they will be bic america speakers.this sub made a huge differance in the sound .i set the crossover at 80 htz and the bass from it was low and clean much cleaner than the sony.and it stayed that way at higher levels to my suprize.and it seemed to improve the sound of the mains seems they now produce better mid bass and even mid range and the sound stage is wider and cleaner not sure why must have something to do with the sonys cross over or filters not sure which it used in the old sub but i knew it was a starter sub sonys cheapest.but as the bic is new i didnt drive it hard,i think all speakers need a break in period my self and it should only get better with time.ive heard better subs but for 160.00 shipping included its hard to beat.if i upgrade my living room onkyo system it will proballt get the big brother to this one.one thing that seems to make a differance is this is a down firing sub while the sony was front firing .it sits on a tile floor this may have a lot to do with it in my opnion.overall its a fine value for the money and compares very well to subs costing a good bit more .dont expect top preformance but expect very good preformance far surpassing the cost.good tight clean bass.
EASY TO USEWORKING PROPERLY, RECOMMAND TO ANYONE EVEN WHO DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT THE COMPUTER.
The iPod dock is a fast and easy way to integrate your iPod with your current stereo. The process takes all of two minutes (assuming you can easily get to the connectors on the back of your stereo). Sound quality is good and the iPod makes it a breeze to play a whole selection of your favorites without having to be a CD jockey.I have not accessed the video or photo functions at this time, but expect they are equally easy to use.
Our daughter had a T-7 for a couple years but was ready for upgrade. We bought her a T10 for Christmas. Our son got a T9 last year and liked it so we figured the T10 would be even better. It seemed neat, had lots of nice options and sounds good BUT the big problem our daughter experienced was with the shuffle function. It played the same songs over and over in the same order and did not play all songs. We contacted Samsung in search of a solution for the malfunction but could not get support. Sent the T10 back and bought the YP-S5J which daughter thought was even cooler because of the speakers. It has the same random/shuffle malfunction. Always starts on same song and plays songs in same order. Does anyone have an idea how to correct the problem? If there is not a solution we will have to return this product.
It does exactly what is suppose to do. Close Cokin P series holder and protect your precious lenses. It fit nicely and is a snug. It has enough friction to prevent the cap from wobbling or making any noise when walking. It's an original Cokin brand
The audio broke after 7 months of very kind occasional use. The only thing less reliable than this equipment was the Philips consumer relations department. I'll never purchase another Philips product again nor allow my workplace to purchase one unless they improve their warranty or reliability.
I own this Nikon and have had no problems out of it. This is a wonderful camera and takes great pictures.
Bought this as a gift for my teenage niece who is a budding artist. She loves how the lightbox enables her to trace pictures. She says it even shines through a piece of Bristol. However, it is a bit bulky and difficult to store. Overall, she is happy with it.
It's a good product so far. I've had it for a couple weeks. I lost 2 shuffles before this, now it stays with my keys, so as long I don't drop them in a puddle I'm all set. It snaps in easily but the wear and tear from that leaves some scratches which don't personally bother me but might bother someone else. You can listen to headphones and adjust the songs and volume from it easily. The only thing you can't do with it is sync it but a cheap usb/ipod adapter on amazon should do the trick... haven't tried it yet.5 stars because I'm not sure you could make it any better despite my small issues, it does its job well.
BACKGROUND: I have a fairly high-end home theater (rich people might pooh-pooh this assessment, but I'm a value-oriented consumer), containing a Hitachi 42" plasma monitor (1080i), a Denon AV receiver, and an iPod dock. For changeable media, I wanted two DVD players, one a changer, and one a single disk unit. I get my high-definition signals off my local cable. All of these play out through a 5.1 array of Jamo speakers, five of which are identical and mounted in the walls. The chunky subwoofer pumps away in a corner. It's all controlled by a Universal Remote MX-850 which I've learned to program. Also, when I was buying the home theater rig, I insisted that all components have and accept the High Definition Multimedia Interface socket(s), which replace as many as six cables per device with one.After a full year of operation, I am continually impressed with the quality of the picture and sound delivered by this installation. So when it came time to upgrade my old DVD media player(s), I wanted something good, affordable, and capable of tiding me over until the high-definition DVD players becaame affordable (given that we consumers are faced with the stupidity of two competing standards, each with their own salient features, this decision could be delayed years until a clear winner emerges. My guess -- there will be a VHS/winner and a Betamax/loser after this is over, but we'll have to be patient unitl this is clear. Forgive the aside.).WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT: (1) It's Sony, which is no longer a lock guarantee of highest quality, but still a fine marque. They seem to understand the design and building of video-based comsumer electronics as well as or better than the rest. (2) Everything worked right out of the box. Since I bought it at the same time as another Sony single-disk DVD player, I was interested in having a minimum of zaniness in the installation. Plug in the HDMI cable, hit "power" and go. A-OK on this one. (3) The HDMI output is the answer to a dream. When the interface fully catches on, it will become sooooo much easier for the unskilled to buy and set up their home electronics gear. Introduction of the standard will proceed faster when consumers realize that they can buy high quality calbes much less expensively from specialty electronics suppliers. But that's another issue. (4) The upconverted signal really works as well as you can reasonably expect. Although nothing photographed in less-than-HD can look as good as HD, there is some amazing movie and TV photography out there that, when provided a clean electronic path, looks GREAT on an HD set. The upconvert feature available on this unit is worth the money if you can't bring yourself to splurge on Blu-Ray or HD DVD while the aforementioned standards battle rages, or if you already have a sizable investment in non-HD DVDs. (5) The unit remembers the viewing status/position of a slew of titles, so that you can switch around between the titles in the player (and maybe some more that have been removed from the player prior to completion of play), and the clever little device takes you right back to where you were. Hitting "stop" twice lets you go anywhere you want on this disk, as do the navigation tools built into the disk. (6) The remote is simple and functional (and identical to the one I got with my other new DVD player -- this is a small bonus and essentially irrelevant given my use of a universal remote, but some will find it refreshing to only learn one new remote if you like to have two DVD players at the ready to switch back and forth between movies and CDs with impunity. We media junkies have our quirks, and this is one way to accommodate those quirks with no muss and fuss and little expense. (7) The profile of the unit is slim enough to install in virtually any available slot. Remember to give it airspace for ventilation of heat and you'll be fine. (8) Here's a big one -- it plays virtually every kind of disk format you can throw at it. It played some homemade movies of mine that I couldn't get to play on any previous player. Awriiight!WHAT I DON"T LIKE ABOUT IT: Not that much, actually. (1) You can't rotate the carousel while a disk is playing. Opening the drawer ends play on the disk that's in play. No biggie. (2) The blue LED that indicates operation of the HDMI circuitry is very, very bright. I have all my gear in a closet right outside my theater room, so this is not a factor for me. But I can imagine that this illumination in the same room with the viewing screen could be distracting or maybe even problematic to some users. Tone it down, Sony. Does it really matter to the viewer that upconverting is going on? Shouldn't you figure that out simply by marveling at the picture quality? (3) In the world of the truly picky, here's one. The back panel output for optical audio emits a red glow that could have the same effects as described in (2), above. Sony, why not simply provide a little plastic plug for this socket?There, I've said it all and more. Now go buy one. They're less than 150 bucks.
I purchased this router to replace a linksys one that failed over 2 years ago. Setup was a breeze with my internet (comcast). In the time that I have had it, I have only ever had to reset it once. Great for heavy users like myself. I often times have 4 or 5 devices using wireless simultaneously and have never noticed a decrease in performance. Just purchased a second one for my mother as a gift. Setup was just as easy with hers and she hasn't had any problems either.It definitely gets the job done. I'm incredibly happy with my purchase, especially for the price.
WARNING!!!I purchased this item because the review said it was 5.9", however it is only 4.5".It may fit the camera it was intended for, but I purchased it for another use based on the measurements in the description.I guess the joke is on me.You have been warned!
Infolithium alone makes the extra cost worth it. The old way of viewing a battery with 4 segments just never really cut it, but seeing the number of minutes available is a must needed improvement. Plus over 4 hours for a battery, is a bonus.
I love this product....... I needed a phone jack behind the tv for my satelliate tv system and boom here it is.......... great!
I purchased the scanner to convert approximately 5,000 slides, shot over 30 years, to digital format. A necessary project as I work to share our pictures with our adult children.Scanning alone takes about 1-2 minutes per slide. Editing the result adds to that. Other than being caught off guard by the time it will take, my initial reaction to using the CoolScan V is positive.Packaging is functional but the box is quite large for what turns out to be a fairly compact scanner. The scanner is well-secured in its package but packaging is not intended for transporting/portability.Initialization and hookup were straightforward. The instruction manual is not easy to follow but at least seems to have the information I will need. By my count, the instructions include 9 different languages (all on the same sheets) so you will need to sift through to find yours. Finally, a "quick start guide" was included but addressed only scanning film strips, not slides. My initial reaction is it will take a while to figure out the most efficient way to complete my project. I'm not particularly patient with poorly written or confusing instructions and I get really annoyed when the instructions put all the language options into one sheet or document (prevents me from discarding what I don't need).Finally, the Nikon Scan software looks like it opens at least 3 windows to get one slide previewed, edited, and scanned. The windows overlap and makes it hard to manuever.At this point, I am counting on the "learning curve" to help me as I dive into this project. I can foresee a lot of trial and error effort coming but am optimistic the scanner will eventually get me where I need to be.UPDATE: March 22, 2010--I'm now 10% of the way through my slide conversion project and am extremely happy with the scanner and the process for converting my slides into digitized photos onto my computer. The simple scanning process does take about a minute per slide but during the "wait time", I am able to do another task which is to document what is on the picture. The editing choices and the options for how to save the scanned slide are particularly impressive. The ONLY negative comment I can make about this process is how important it is to get the dust off the slide before scanning it. If you don't, you'll see the dust as part of the photo you save.
Just got back from using on vacation. Generally worked real good - kept loosing signal in the mountains and in the big city, but still had good directions. My son has the unit that does not give the street names (a bit cheaper) but I really found the name to be very helpful since you sometimes have several streets all together. I probably will not use daily, but when traveling in unfamiliar territory it's real handy. You have to try to find a mounting location that get's the unit out of the bright sun and reflections to help see the screen, but you really do not want to be doing to much looking at it while driving any way - it talks to you enough.
I have shot many photos (>100) in the few days that I've used this flash.Very good - I like that the flash can keep up even when I'm taking photos in "rapid-fire" sequence.Lots of manual control but even on auto, I've gotten nothing but great results - much better than the on-camera flash.
I had originally bought Yamaha speakers, which werent as good as i had heard. I read the reviews and they all claimed the speakers to be good. They were alright but not what i wanted. So i decided to look for some new speakers. I remembered trying these out in circuit city, and they were great. I went bargain shopping and i found them for around 80, about 20 dollars less than any store. I order them and wait patiently for them to be delivered. I finally get them, hook them up. wow. they sound great, plenty of tight full rounded bass, the 3 inch mids really complement the bass. No distortion at full volume. Best speakers you can get if you are lookin for less than 100 bucks. Excellent job altec
I've had this for about 1.5 months now and i can't complain. before using it, my laptop would sometimes turn off from overheating when playing intensive games, but now i never have to look twice at the temp monitor. two of the fans are placed right under heat sinks, so the temp drop is immediately noticeable. I only wish it were larger to better accomodate my 15.4 widescreen laptop, as there is about 1 inch overhang on the sides and .5 inch overhang on the front and back. the fans are quieter than those of my comp, so it isnt annoying to use at all. well worth buying over more expensive competitors.
My lens hood arrived in a timely manner and in excellent condition. It easily attaches to my Canon digital camera. After researching the importance of using a lens hood with a digital camera, I decided to purchase one soon afterwards. Amazon provided all the information that I needed in order to find the right one for my camera. It is well made and I am very satisfied with my purchase.
Great Product having an excellent price. Delivery was right on time. Formats quickly and I get great pictures!Dean
I bought this to replace a cover that was lost. Like most Garmin products it was a bit pricy, but seems to be an original product and works fine.
I use a monitor on a swing arm at work. I just upgraded my monitor though and the swing arm would only accommodate a 75mm Vesa monitor. My new monitor was 200mm Vesa. So, it was either by a new ($200-$300) swing arm or find an alternative. These adapter plates are outrageously expensive for what you get, but this one from Amazon was by far the cheapest available. The plate is very sturdy and seems to work just fine. The plate comes with a bunch of different sized metric screws. However, I needed a length just in between the ones included, so I had to make a trip to Home Depot. I didnt deduct a star for this since most people probably wont have to do this. Once I got the screws I needed (make sure you get metric if you need to buy your own), I got it installed fairly easily. Even though it should have been a two man job to be safe, I got it installed without incident all by myself. All the holes lined up perfectly and so far it seems to be working like a charm. If an adpater plate is your only alternative for mounting a monitor or TV, this is probably your best option. Watch out for other places that sell the same thing a little cheaper but gouge you big time on shipping!!
Very happy with the ease of installation and results. I used a Spyder2Express previously and felt my color wasn't ever quite right. Now I am confident when I edit photos that what I see will be what I get!!
this has to be the worst mouse i have ever used not only did it stop working at all just after one month but when i called microsoft and asked for a new one they told me that it os out of stock and i need to wait 1 month before i can expect my replacement.microsoft not having a mouse in stock what a load of crap.
Sony quality almost speaks for itself. Great selectivity. I have owned half a dozen compact worldband radios and this one is the best and at a great price. Cheaper than ebay for a brand new radio shipped free even to Alaska!
This is just ink. It's good ink; ink that's clear so that you don't even see it. Just Ink! It coat the print paper so that you don't see where layers of other ink exists. Great stuff.
This device was released in 2000 by NetGear for use with the Windows 98 and 2000 operating system. However, it can be made to work with XP (and possibly vista, but I haven't tried it), but you'll need to do some legwork yourself.WARNING: This driver is CLEARLY not meant for XP; heck, XP didn't exist when it was written. It works, but you should definitely make backups before installing it. If your computer breaks and you have to reinstall windows because of this driver, no one will cry for you.1) Download the driver from netgear: [...]2) The driver comes in a .exe file, which is really a .zip file (go figure). Unzip the driver, and note the location of the unzipped folder. At this point, you may notice that there are "installation instructions" inside the folder ("README.txt"). Don't bother with those; they're meant for Windows 2000, and are not relevant to Windows XP.3) Plug in the netgear device. The "New device found" bubble should pop up in your taskbar. After 30 seconds or so, you'll be informed that device installation failed.4) On your desktop, right-click on your computer and select "Properties". Go to the "Hardware" tab and click the button labeled "Device Manager". A new window with a list of devices should pop up. Click the "+" sign next to "Network Adapters"; you should see an entry labeled "NETGEAR EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter" with a question mark overlaid on a small icon next to it. If you've gotten this far, good for you.5) Double-click on the netgear entry mentioned above. In the "Driver" tab, click the button labeled "Update Driver". Select "Install from a list or specific location" and click "next", then "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" then "next", then click "Have Disk." Navigate to the folder you unzipped in step 2 and select the file "NETEA101.INF". At this point, a bunch of scary warnings windows will pop up about how the device is unsigned and stuff. You can click "install anyway" (or whatever the text is; I don't have the window in front of me), and now everything should work.After installation, you should see a new entry in "Network Connections" (under "Control Panels") entitled "Netgear Network Adapter." Note that you may have to unplug and re-plug the adapter after each restart; my computer did not recognize the device if it was plugged in during the boot-up process.Additionally, note that, as the warning window says, this may increase system instability and lead to future crashes. If you start experiencing problems with your computer after installing this driver, follow all the steps in 4 and 5, except instead of clicking "Update Driver" click the button labeled "Uninstall", and follow the instructions from there.
Excellent cable for the price, the end connectors fit firm and snugly, I am impressed with the quality of this cable, 25 feet length is just perfect for my need, I use this cable to connect my computer video card to my 37" TV and it worked flawlessly, the cable itself is a little thicker than I expected but for the price I wouldn't complain at all, highly recommended ! ! !
It was my first time purchasing an item from Amazon. I purchased a digital camera but wanted additional memory card for more picture capability. Everything went smoothly and I received all products within a timely manner.
Bought this camera for my five year old. After snapping pics here and there, we went to check out the pics on the pc and the camera was blank. The pics were not saved even though the quantity no. on the screen kept going down after every pick he took. I've tried everything I know to retrieve the pics, but I just cant find them.
Didn't fit my inspiron 9300. Be careful about ordering this is your laptop is a large 15.4 incher.
Incredible sound for the money. Just waiting for sub (also Sony).Should be a full-spectrum delight.....
I purchased this system for my son for Christmas and he loves them. The sound quality is excellent. Great buy!
I bought this for my Nikon d60 and it fits perfectly. The bag is actually pretty small so its perfect if all you're carrying in it is a dslr with the attached non-zoom lens and some small accessories (i.e. backup SD cards, batteries, etc...). Its definitely too small to be your camera locker, but its great when you just want to take the camera on a short trip. The build quality seems very solid and the camera compartment can be opened with one hand, which makes access very easy, yet secure. The bag looks nice as well if you care about that.I'm glad I bought this bag for quick trips and it works great for my d60.
The buzz, that is created by the speakers at low volume, is very noticeable. If the volume is turned up high, and you are not within 3 feet of the speakers, it isn't detectable. Music sounds fine, but talk shows are uneasy on the ears due to the humming background noise. There is a headphone input on the box that will allow you to attach powered PC speakers. I did this and it sounds wonderful, and the buzzing, humming noise is no longer present. I bought this boombox to take on camping trips. Every campsite that we go to has electrical outlets so the boombox paired with the powered PC speakers is an excellent alternative oppossed to the crummy mountain AM/FM stations. I look forward to an improved version of this Boombox.
The Garmin 12/24 Volt Cable with External Speaker is just what I ordered. I had to replace the previous cable in which the rubber came apart and exposed the wires, eventually breaking the red wire. This caused the cable to stop functioning. I am now very careful when handling the new cable. It works perfectly with my Garmin 2720 GPS unit. I received the new cable as promised and when promised.
I wore these earbuds recently for four hours straight. By the end of the four hours I forgot I had them on and almost ripped them out of the plug. They are very comfortable and fit snugly into the ears without wanting to suck the air inside your head out of you. Nor do they hurt after a while.They are also extremely lightweight.Sound quality is also very good. I don't listen to loud music so I can't judge how these perfom for the audiophile, but for someone who wants something comfy for their iPod to listen to mostly voice recordings, you can't beat these earbuds.
So worth it. Get a bunch. For this price, you can not beat it.At the time that I bought them (like 2 years ago) they were only $2.50. $4 still is a GREAT price, especially when you consider the cheapest HDMI cable at Best Buy is like $30 AND the quality of it is similar to these cables. I've been using these cables for 2 years now and have had no problems with them. I've used mine with my Xbox, Custom PC, Sony Bluray, Onkyo surround sound, and LG LED TV. Works flawlessly for all of the devices.- The thing about HDMI is that since it's a digital signal, it either works or it doesn't. There's no such thing as one cable showing a better picture then another. It either shows it all, or it shows nothing. The difference in HDMI cables only comes down to build quality, durability, and length.Pros: Cheap, work great; all you need in an HDMI cableCons: Not the longest. If you need to wire your Xbox to your TV across the room, this won't work. In nearly all applications, though, 6 ft. will do just fine.Bottom line: If you need an HDMI cable, get this. And while you are at it, get a couple extra. You will definitely need more in the future as you get new Bluray players and game consoles. Get extras and keep them in a backpack or suitcase when traveling. You never know when you might need it.*IMPORTANTIf you have a 3D TV and 3D Bluray player, I don't think this cable will work. It doesn't specify that it is HDMI 1.4, so I wouldn't assume it is. If you just are going to use this cable for HD video and surround sound, it's perfect. It likely will not do 3D video or Ethernet over HDMI. Get a cable that specifies it is HDMI 1.4. There are still options on Amazon for HDMI 1.4 cables that cost under $10.
Canon EF Lenses Have A Built In AF Motor..Compared To Camera Body-Based AF Motors, Lens-Based Motors Have Driving Energy With Lower Transmission Loss...The AF Operation Is Therefore Quick, Quiet, And Highly Precise...All EF Lenses Also Have EMD (Electromagnetic Diaphragm) To Control The Aperture Electronically...The Aperture Can Be Set Either With An Electronic Dial Or With The Electronic Pulse Signal Sent According To The Exposure Reading...The Aperture Control Is Therefore Precise And Umnatched...To Go With Canon's Reputation, They Introduce A Lens That Is Truely Immaculate...Its Telephoto Zoom From 80mm-200mm Is A Great Addition To A Current Setup With A 28-80mm Lens And Is Ideal For Shooting Sports, Wildlife, Or Portraits...It Can Compress An Image To Give Dramatic Effects...The Optics And Construction Are Compact And Lightweight (Compared To My Nikon FM Setup) And The 4x Zoom Is Great...A Very Steady Shot Even At Maximum Zoom...The Apature Stops Are Adaquate, Being f4.5-f5.6, But Could Be Wider...All In All An Awesome Lens For The Money...Another Canon Hit...*Specs Taken From Canon's Catalogue...
i am not a professional. but i love to listen music a lot.i am using koss headphones since last 4 yrs. recently i bought koss porta pro.sound quality is best as compared to other headphones like boss, Philips,etc. this product has advantages and disadvantagesadvantages arebass :9.9/10treble:9.8/10true surround:10/10weight:very lighteconomic:cheaper to buy from amazonportabledisadvantagescompany made this product to delicate..sometimes to 2 sides of headphone become a part .. but it very easy to re fix.. even with in a sec. i feel everyproduct has some advantages and disadvantages if anybody to use headphones for better quality buy this product.
It was a little bigger than I had imagined. No big deal, my fault anyway, I looked up the specs. It has good Sound. It has been in the Suburban for a week now. Not bad, Not Bad. It says 800watts max. but I can not find the actual wattage that this amp actually pushes. One thing I guess I was dissapointed with, is the terminal connectors for power, and ground. I purchased an 1800watt capable wiring kit, 4ga. wire I think? Huge wire.... wanted to make sure it would recieve all the power it may need.Well, the terminals on the unit, are ready to accept like 16ga. wire. only... seriously. kinda screwy.. seems like maybe the amp probably isn't too powerful.Oh,Well.... it completes the family suburban stereo. Its Cool. we needed some kind of bass!! I hope it lasts...
What version number of the WRT54GS is shipping? I heard there is a new v3 with a Broadcom chipset. Not sure if that's a better chipset or not.
The mouse works great with the Compaq Presario computer; it's much better than the ball mouse that came with the computer.
I don't buy expensive ear buds. With that said I know these are cheap but I was still disappointed. I've used much better before. Sound quality is bad. Not noise isolating. Cannot handle higher pitched sounds and bass is non existent
Gave this to my Boyfriends mom a couple months ago, she loves it. She has an older vehicle and the FM transmitters just suck. This works great and is easy for her to use.
I've had my DSC-L1 for about a year and a half. It's a nice little camera, the size is good, and it's easy to use. The zoom is pretty dang good for a camera its size. It does have a few problems, though- it doesn't take pictures very well in poor lighting- and also...Mine has broken twice- the first time its knob broke and its warrenty had just run out. When the knob breaks, the camera becomes virtually useless. I sent it in and got it repaired for 110 bucks.Now, it broke again yesterday. The lens got stuck, once again rendering the camera completely useless. Once again I can repair it for the flat rate of 110 dollars.. but I'm not going to invest the money this time, instead I'm buying another one. It'll be a sony camera, just not this particular model.I would recommend this camera, however, just handle it carefully. I tend to abuse my cameras slightly so that is probably the reason why it broke twice. Still- be aware that this camera does have potential problems.
This is a wonderful machine to have in the home. I use it for scanning, copying, printing and faxing. It's just awesome. I don't mind replacing the ink cartridges every once in a while. I usually find good prices for ink on Amazon.It's so easy to use, reliable, and works well. Highly recommended!Update: 11/20/2011 - I have used this printer on an almost daily basis for at least a year. It is still running well for me. I change the ink cartridges about 2x per year. It takes 2 cartridges one for black ink and one for color ink. I use the cartridge #94 for black in and cartridge #95 for color ink.The only problem that I've had with this is sometimes the printer tells me that there is a Carriage Jam. I have to force the top half of the printer closed and then it clears the error. I know that sounds bad, but this rarely happens. Overall, this is still a great product and it has worked very well for me for quite a long time compared to some other printers that I've had.
Sometimes, not very often, but on occasion when I'm working into the wee hours of the morning I can hear, but only faintly, the gold plated connectors denouncing the rather pedestrian connectors of all of my other USB cables. Once, my external hard drive cable, a finicky connection under the best of circumstance, was so distraught it simply ceased to function and had to be replaced with a compatriot from the Tripp cabal. Now I fear there is a conspiracy underfoot to force me to replace all of my cables.You see, since they are backward compatible and less costly than cables you generally find in brick and mortar stores, they feel superior...but only until I marshall the courage to complete my wireless installation, then what will they do?It's a cable. It works.
Garmin Streetpilot c550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorA great price on a great GPS purchased through amazon and shipped by Beach Camera although i see that amazon is now shipping it for the same price. They shipped promptly and the unit arrived boxed with all components as advertised. This GPS has everything and is easy to use. See the product description, it does everything it says. The screen is very clear and easy to see even in bright daylight. The real time traffic feature also works great and you don't need to purchase a separate antenna as you would have to do with a "real time traffic capable" unit. The antenna is built into the power cord. This unit is also bluetooth ready. It is preloaded with current maps of the US and Canada. There is no need to spend more money on any other unit.
This headphone is great for outdoors, especially on the train. It's also very comfortable. After I've used this for a few days, I tried on my old iPod headphone that came with my iPod and it felt sooo uncomfortable and realized the bad sound quality it delivered.Con- Be careful not to lose the earbuds.
I read online reviews before I buy products and I thought those negative ones were just a one time flaw or that person who doesn't know how to take care of their machinary. After 13 months of owning this printer, it went to crap on me. I am throughly discouraged and i'm on the verge of throwing it out the window. Do not buy this printer.
Tells people you can get a great! deal on this item ,Then in small print rips you open with but only if you subscribe to the system,They can't put it out in large print.Cause they woulnt't get people to purchase the item.So they have to use the oldest Scam in the book (put the item to sound so exciting and then in small print,hit the customer with the scam.Must subscribe or else.HA Never again,Shame on me once SHAME on you afterwards.
These clips are okay, not the greatest, because they pop right out of the socket. They do work however, stronger plastic would have made these pins a heck of a lot better. Going to buy better ones next time.
I liked this MB when I bought it about a year and a half ago; No problems with it until (like stated in another review) the little fan that serves as a heat sink for the SLI chip started to make noise; I didn't have time to keep making sure it was oiled up so I let it go.. my mistake because the fan got caught up and broke and burnt out the SLI chip making me have to get a whole new MB (or else running without SLI and making my other GFX card sit there and do nothing). My advice, if you're not planning on running SLI, go for it; If you want a MB that will run SLI and for a long time, don't get this board.
If you're looking for a small, thin and light power adapter and need 70 watts of power or less, then look no further. This adapter does the trick. Great to keep in your bag just in case a little juice is needed.
I know there are a few other reviews that talk about this filter creating spots on the lens. I concur with those reviews. I've used this with my 35mm prime lens, and have gotten to the point where I just take it off before shooting, as most of my shots would come out with a green spot/tint. I still keep it on for when I carry the lens around just as added protection, but I doubt I'll even do that for long, as it gets tedious taking the filter on and off.I got this free with the lens, but even so I still feel a bit ripped off.
For the price I wasn't expecting much, but this little boombox has surprising quality. I bought it as a gift for my wife who listens to audio magazines we get on MP3 CD's each month. She loves it and is very happy for the deep, rich sound quality. This is our first MP3 CD player, but we are quite happy; both the price and quality are great!
Purchased for my mother but I may have to order one for myself as well. The case is tiny inexpensive and feels extremely durable. It contains enough pockets for the bare essentials but will keep you from loading it up with filters and batteries which is why i have the larger version to hold all that. A great secondary case for walking and shooting without hauling all your gear.
I am very happy with my Audiovox DVD player. I read a lot of reviews and this seemed like the best product. I take it when I travel and must spend time being bored in hotel rooms. I also purchased headphones for it and the stereo sound is awesome. I would encourage anyone looking for a portable DVD player to buy the Audiovox D1917 9-inch player. It is exceptional value for the money.
I used this on a CD that I thought was way too far gone to salvage. This CD wouldn't even register as an audio CD when I put it in my computer. I used this stuff and now the CD plays fine.It didn't take all the scratches off with just one application, but it apparently didn't need to. It did exactly what the package said it would do...that's good enough for me.
I almost regretted buying this product. When I first received it, I couldn't help but notice how small and awkward it was. I didn't believe it could stand upright if I placed my Zen in it. Well I was right. You can't press a button or scroll without knocking it over. So in order to fix this problem, I bought some double sided foam mounting tape and affixed it to the flat surface. Now I can press a button without it falling over. It doesn't flop around or fall over and it stays exactly where I want it to. So if you buy this, throw some tape in the basket along with it. Whomever designed this and allowed it to be produced for mass distribution was not thinking. The price is outrageous for such a cheaply made device. Well, I'm off to write a good review on the mounting tape and how it can save poorly thought out products.
Very nice, perfect fit for my Bushnell binoculars. Traveled extensively with it last summer - held up well and plan to use it for many years to come.
I really really needed something with a lot of sockets and wouldn't set my house on flames. This was perfect. (It looks better than the picture.) Just have to figure out if I want it vertical or horizontal. It won't displease ya!Also:Very fast shipping and great condition. (Even though I heard the UPS Guy hurl it on my porch) still in top condition.
I am very satisfied with the Nikon Action 12 X 50 Binoculars which I purchased through amazon.com. In my opinion you can't beat these for the money.
We have had this projector for two years and we have had no problems with it. We are on our second bulb. We use the projector as our daily tv so someone always has it on. We started looking for replacement bulbs when the first bulb neared 3000 hours. When the new bulb arrived, we decided not to change the bulb because it still looked great. Finally, after almost 9000 hours, we changed the bulb although it was still working. Our new bulb is at almost 2500 hours and it is working fine. We always view on economy and with the HD cable box, the image is amazing! Regular digital requires dim light - we're projecting onto the wall. Our only complaint is the lack of input/output ports. If there were more, this would be our dream projector.
It's like being at a concert. I use it at work. The sound is so clear and I don't disturb anyone around me.
They are surprisingly expensive but the possibility to keep on using old and trusted gear from cameras to light meters is worth the cost.
OK sound but couldn't get rid of the loud hum/buzzing noise. I followed all the troubleshooting tips in the manual and bought a ground loop isolator from RadioShack. Still no luck. I saw many people complaining about the same problem on the internet. None seemed able to solve the problem, so I sent them back. Then I got some Prodipe 8 monitors that work perfectly with my Airport Express in the same location, have much better sound and absolutely no hum. They were also cheaper than the Audioengine 5. They are quite a bit bigger, but if you're worried about the size you could get the smaller Prodipe 5.
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Router's performance is acceptable. Signal strengh subsides significantly (from excellent to low) within small distance (30 ft) but probably because of the walls etc.Connection speed is adequate. Configuration is excellent.Firewall features/security configuration is not abundant but OK and working quite stable. Once the router (in two months after the router was configured) lost its settings and reconfiguration was required (it takes 2 minutes).Two stars is because Netgear's customer service is BAD and unfriendly. ...
I've been using this charger for about 2 years, no issues. I've been using the batteries that came along with this charger, both working great. I reset everytime before charging, and ready to use after charge. I recommend this product whoever needs 'charge' in everyday life.
There is no doubt that it is an ingenious device, designwise or judging from its size. However, for an artist like me, it lacks some features, none of them a big deal.- Lack of recording options.- So so Bass quality of sound.- Tightly tied to Itunes, which is a great software, but for one who needs some flexibility, well...Anyways, still a great product. No Doubt to be Recomended
BAD static unless the unit is right next to the radio and there is a loud sound between each song. The static was so bad on instrumental songs I just didn't bother. I gave it to my teenager who plays hard core rock so he doesn't hear the static. In my opinion this was a waste of money.
As mentioned in previous reviews, this lens gets in the way of the viewfinder on most of the products it fits, so it is necessary to use the lcd for proper framing, and you really need to use an external flash for indoor shots. Despite this,it makes wide angle shots possible on a fixed lens camera, which is what it was designed for. Without an external flash, you will experience black spots. Edge distortion is minimal, and even with a SLR/wide angle lens combination, your going to experience a similar result. How many times have you tried to photograph a room and not been able to get much of the room in the picture? This lens definitely helps in that situation. Outdoors is where this conversion lens really shines, creating a landscape effect. Hope this info helps anyone on the fence about investing in this product.
This is my first MP3 player and I found it easy to use, in fact my 6 yr old grand-daughter keeps borrowing it. The sound is even better than I expected for something so reasonable. I'm actually considering order some to use as Christmas presents.
I have used the coolscan 4000 for a while with mixed results and recently had a horrible time with it on a friends mac running OsX 10.5 with the newest cool scan 4.02 software.Well I'm very happy to report that I picked up the 5000 over the weekend along with the 210 auto feeder and have been extremely impressed with the results.Running the coolscan 4000 and 4.02 nikon scan software, I experienced crashes every 7 slides or so. Not so with the Coolscan 5000, nikon scan 4.02 running on an iMac with 2 gigs ram and sys 10.5.I've easily bulk scanned 50 slides in a sitting without jam or crash. Now that I've tweaked my settings, the result have been excellent.Right now I'm scanning kodachromes mostly. I would recommendDigital Ice on (magically removes all scratches)Enable Digital DEE shadow adj 40 highlight 10 threshold 100 (lightens dark shadows, drops highlights)I am not using post processing ROC or GEMAlso in preferences make sure you set advance colr settings to a sample point size of 5x5 and drop contrast calculations to 0 for both black and white. This will prevent the auto contrast function from blowing out your highlights.I also have auto focus and exposure on in my batch settings.You will need to tweak the settings obviously depending on what you're scanning, but the above seem to work well for most of my batched images.Good luck.For those that have had problems with the 210 feeder jamming, I had a few hiccups at the outset but these calmed down after an hour or so. I think the spring loaded plate can put too much pressure on the right side of the slides causing the uppermost slide to catch on the one below. I put a small felt floor protector on the left side to minimize pressure on the right and enhance on the left and the problem disappeared. Since then, I've removed the pad and have not experienced a single jam scanning hundreds.
I've had this DVD player for about a year now, which is saying a lot. What it isn't saying is that every two weeks, I have to take it apart and put it back together again because it decides to randomly seize up and not respond to either remote commands or commands on the console itself. I've had to unscrew the top of the device to get my DVD out on several occasions. So if you are okay with spending $40 on something that won't always work, that you'll have to service every other week, then by all means. I'm retiring my player and getting a Sony or Panasonic one instead.
What a fantastic little gem of a tool. I have stood, hung, wrapped and bent this little guy in more ways than a pretzel and always got the shot. It's that perfect photo helping hand that lets me be in all the "I was there." pics. You will love it.
Simialr to experience of so many others, my lexmark cartridge dried up. I replaced it and the other one dried up pretty quickly as well. Trying to un-dry it by using wet cotten may work sometimes, but usually its a writeoff.
I've been looking for a camera that doesn't produce blurry pictures, takes FAST pictures, & reduces red-eye, and this camera meets all my expectations and beyond!! I'm not a professional photographer, I just like to take pictures especially of my kids and this camera is perfect for my needs. It is very user friendly especially if you've owned a canon digital camera before. I replaced the canon powershot A520 because it was soooooo slow and took too many blurry pictures and lots of red-eyes. The rebel is so much better and I would recommend it to anyone who likes to take pictures.
I just purchased this player after having a horrible experience with the RCA mp3 player which would not install properly on my PC and they have no customer support. However, this player installed after about 3 minutes of reading the instructions and inserting the installation disk. No problems! It is easy to use and gives alot of flexibility for song selections. The FM tuner is also a real nice bonus. It also is very cool looking, streamlined and has good sound quality.
I bought this new with my Nicon camera. I was thrilled with the price, because SD cards have really gone down in price. My last one, a 1GB was nearly $50! But, when I first put it in I got a error "This card cannot be used." I took it out and reinserted it and it worked fine. I decided to leave it in the camera and use the cord to download. Then when I decided to take it to a special function - one of those "once in a lifetime" events, there was the dumb error again! So I took the card to Walmart for them to see if it worked in another camera. They said it was fine, so I figured my camera had failed. But, later when I got home, it worked fine once again. I'm going on a cruise in a few weeks, so I'm going to have to buy another SD card - this time a Sandisk - so I won't ruin my vacation.
I got this monitor for my laptop and PC which are both connected to a KVM switch. The monitor works fine with the laptop since it supports 1400x1050. The problem is my PC which has Vista on it. I have not found a graphics card that supports 1400x1050 natively in VGA mode (my KVM switch only has a VGA connector). In XP, many graphics cards support manually inputting just about any resolution. With Vista, these same graphics cards do not have that feature. Supposedly, it is a problem with Vista. Just be warned if you want to use this monitor with a Vista machine using VGA. By the way, using DVI with the PC works great.
I got this for my Vaio VGN-SZ230P. After 9 months both zippers had derailed themselves at the sharp corner. One of the other corners has worn bare. The case is nice looking, though.
I bought this system to go with my iMac (2011) system. Wonderful addition, it complements it well, both in asthetics and sound quality.This is a great addition to the iMac.
This is a great PopperPros:- as quick as microwave pop corn- the ability to control how much butter, oil, salt, etc. gets added- lower cost than microwave popcorn- most all kernels pop- the PowerCup Concentrators last 5-8 poppingsCons:- the PowerCup Concentrators are an additional cost(typically though Amazon sell a package of 8 for about $2.00)- sometimes the PowerCup Concentrators slip while popping
I bought this for a little over $4.00 and it worked great for 3 months but now most of the time when Im using it the music is only playing on the right side of my car and I know its not my cars stereo system because I used this in another car it did the same thing. Every once in a while it will play music on both sides of my car. It was a good product but it didn't last me long but it could very for other people. Mine either was a defective product or they are going to break eventually since they are so cheap.
Well the only thing that holds me from giving this a 5 star is there was no information provided as to the voltage requirements (since my requirement is 220~240V). Lucky for me it is dual powered - off the power adapter as well as off the usb cable.The quality & function is perfect. I have not run into any problems to date. I run a 2 CPU setup using a switch - so I depend quite a bit on this hub.This product is a must buy for all PC users.
I can't believe I begged my mother to buy me a Nano the day RIGHT BEFORE THIS ONE CAME OUT!!!!!! I am really sad because my Nano's battery belongs in the garbage. Leaving the backlight off, my iPod lasted a close to exact 1 hour and 45 minutes when I was in the car on the way to Maine. Now Apple comes out with this iPod. This iPod may also not have the best battery life, but at least I can watch videos such as Spongebob, Lost, etc... I got the 4gb Nano for a fu***** $263 w/ tax. This iPod is only $52 more. The case for my Nano does not protect it well. You would expect a plastic case to hold it in the case and protect it. Well I guess I'm wrong. The cases for this iPod are much more quality, Agent 18, Speck... I bought the Contour iSee that I could barely get my Nano out at the beginning. When their site gave me instructions, the case opened perfectly, but the WHOLE SIDE OF THE CASE CRACKED. Now, today, 2/17, when I come back from my bowling league, my Nano died when it was half way charged before I went to school this morning. The Nano was a big waste of money, and I know have a dead, scratched up Nano. Now I will try to beg my mother for a new QUALITY iPod to watch videos and have more Quality cases to protect it...........
Hey, its a cable and it works. It is sturdy and was much better priced than most other options. A+.
lucky enogh to get 1.5 proccessor and 64 mb graphic card inspite of what is written on the box is 1.42 and 32 cardIt is a piece of art soundless, small and very elegantSTART and SETTINGS: connected out of the box to my home Pc windows based network without any settings or modification same as easy as picking hotspotSPEED:running all MS office for mac with ease and fast enough to all daily office and home activityDISPLY:I connect it to a huge DELL ultra Sharp 2405 24" LCD disply and the quality of picture is extreme it drives this huge monitor as easy as any super PC or G5 the connection via DVI ,I tried as well on 19" LCD IBM monoitor with the supplied analog to DVI adaptor and it was really piece of cakeSOFTWARE: full tiger X os supplied with full access to full upgrade through the netPREPHERAL: connected with no problem to my logitech bluetoth mouse and keyboard either direct by USB or individual through Bluetooth connection wthout any need for the base unite unless for charging the mouseCONNECTION: only 2 USB ports but having hub these days is not a big deal ,I get 4 USB ports in my monitor so I have no problems at allNo built inn modem but I do not see anyone still using dial up so farone firewire and one ethernet as well as mic connectionsSUPERDRIVE: excellent easy and fast with no loss of any DVDs due to faulty burning so arCONCLUSION very fast internet,efficient email application, excellent ms office "sold Seperately" can handle all daily use very easy and efficient ,very cheap for its specificationgood suggestion if you can pay little extra and get powerbook with almost same specification
Holds an extreme amount of photos. The memory card fits perfectly in my HP printer, but not in my HP computer.
We had to replace the lamp a few times in 4 years. The lamps are very expensive: 250 dollars. We also experienced other problems that we had to fix. Once turned on the picture appears slowly - about a minute. If it was turned off and then turned on again, you need to wait three minutes for the TV to start working, which is very annoying.
There are very few speakers I'd prefer at even twice the price of the Klipsch RB-35. When I evaluate speakers, the ability to accurately present details is high on my list. The RB-35 clearly reproduces tiny details, for example lute fret noise echoes in the first minute of "Jean de Nivelle" (track 26 on The Baltimore Consort's La Rocque 'n' Roll -- highly recommended by the way). By way of comparison, I can't hear the echoes in more expensive Energy and Monitor speakers; and I can't even hear the fret noise (let alone the echo) with comparably priced BOSE speakers.The RB-35 is very dynamic, with tight and deep bass (surprising for such a small bookshelf speaker). "Live" recordings sound particularly good on this speaker. Another test using "Jean de Nivelle" is to listen to the solo entrance of soprano Custer LaRue about 1 minute into the song. Lesser speakers make you realize that you are listening to a recording, by compressing the dynamics. The RB-35 handles the entrance so smoothly, you know Custer was there all along.I have not compared the RB-35 directly with the Infinity Beta-20 (the cheapest speaker I recommend for general use). From memory I think the RB-35 has a better overall balance, and is more dynamic. The Beta-20 has a great tweeter (for the price), and I'd love to do a direct comparison. Overall, the RB-35 is very competitively priced and I highly recommended it!Also see my review of the next model up, the similar sounding Klipsch RB-75. It does almost everything slightly better, but costs twice as much.(...)
Very nice bag with good protection and nice flexibility of set-up. A little over-priced for what seems to have gone into production. For it's apparent size, it holds an impressive quantity of equipement. It is a good-looking bag.
After figuring out how to get at the memory in the MAC Mini I replaced the original equipment 1Gb of RAM with the matched pair. The machine would no longer boot. Unfortunately I was overly optimistic and had put the machine completely back together. I disassembled one more time and put the original memory back and the machine works flawlessly. I would suggest that if you want additional memory, order your machine configured that way.
It was good and it is still working for me currently. I am happy I made this purchase when I did
Plugged in the card. Screwed in the Screw. Plugged in the cable. Works great! The price was right! What else need be said! :)
As far as the whole bundle goes, I am fairly well pleased. I haven't had any problems capturing good quality video or burning DVDs with the software. With the onboard hardware encoder, it's also a great solution for those without fast PCs!The only complaint that I have is that WinDVD Creator is kinda lacking in the features department...But then again, you really wouldn't expect feature-rich software from an OEM bundle. So, I basically just use it to capture video, then use other software to author and burn the DVDs. Also, it's really kinda flaky (WinDVD Creator, that is), so you probably don't want to be doing anything else on the computer while you are capturing and saving your videos. I've had a few problems with WinDVD Creator locking up on me if I try to do something else (like surf the web).All-in-all, I am very pleased with the PX-M402U. As far as the hardware goes, I haven't had any problems. I've converted some of my VHS to DVD now, and started recording some of my favorite shows to make DVDs (Good Eats, if you're that curious :) If I had the purchase to do over again, I would definitely pick the PX-M402U. The only exception being if I found a similar box that would capture digial audio.One lesson learned, for those that are starting out with this device (and probably others). It would probably be better, when you save your video, to save as "Dolby Digital" instead of "MPEG Audio" (which is the default in WinDVD Creator). I have both analog and digital connected from my DVD Player to my receiver, so my first few DVDs play fine on my system. But my parents only have digital hooked up, not analog, and the same DVDs played on their system had no audio. Apparently "MPEG Audio" only plays via the analog ports on our DVD Players.
I have a basic Logitech trackball prior to this one. Due to prior experince and satisfaction on their model which I still use for almost two years, I decided to upgrade my trackball w/ more buttons and features for my gaming and multitasking needs. This wireless trackball was the best of choice due to the reviews I've heard here in amazon. Upon purchasing it I was very pleased on the comfort and ease of use on most of the buttons. Just like any new trackball, there aren't any universal set-ups on the buttons layout. So I did have to managed and learn the other button location but it didn't take that long.It was an excellent trackball until six months down the line from the date I purchased it. The main button started to acting up. Whenever I press it, it won't function. I sometimes had to double or even triple click it to make it work. Finally it stopped funtioning and I just gave up. I'm very displeased on the outcome of this item since I was enjoying the ease of all the button functions. Not sure if I'm going to replace w/ a same one or get another trackball.Currently, I had to revert to the original logitech trackball since the other models I like doesn't have the scroll features and the one's that do aren't Vista compatible.
I really love this PSC-3000 Semi Hard Case. It fits my canon powershot G3 perfectly. I found it on amazon.com. I ordered it and got the case the next day. What's a quick delivery. I'm glad to do business with amazon. Thanks!
It didn't work properly from the time it came out of the box. The carousel wouldn't make a complete rotation, so CDs and DVDs would get 'trapped' inside the unit. And occasionally, it would simply refuse to play a DVD altogether. Panasonic has directed us to a local repair shop, so maybe they can get it to function as it should. If you do purchase one, please read the warranty carefully; a defective unit will either have to be repaired or replaced with a refurbished one. Panasonic informed me that they do not replace malfunctioning units with new ones, under any circumstances.
Save your money. These headphones lack the single most important (IMHO) attribute any good headset has to possess - comfort! If you can't wear them, why buy them? Rigid plastic construction makes for a tight squeeze on my thin head - I'd hate to wear these if I had a fatter noggin. Seriously, I couldn't wear these for more than 15 minutes without suffering discomfort. I couldn't even focus on the sound quality because I was trying to find a position for these to rest where they didn't make my head feel it would pop. Never was able to find that sweet spot, either. All that, plus I hate how the controls are laid out on the cans themselves - the "on/off" button is badly placed and easy to forget. I've had other Sennheiser products which I've loved (including the PMX-70 sports headset), but this one is a turkey. Back it goes for a refund.
It blew up in 7 months, one month after the six month warranty. It is not worth the money. Buy a name brand.
I got this for my Kindle 1 which I frequently travel with. The case holds the Kindle with the M-Edge Executive leather cover as well as all of the accessories--SD card, USB cable, and charger. I was also able to fit my iPhone and charger as well as a small digital camera in the pack also. The pack fit nicely into a carry on bag as well as a back pack. It is not a hard shell case, but has a lot of padding to protect the Kindle.Would highly recommend this case if you travel with your Kindle!
I am about to buy my second unit as the first worked better than expected for RCA cable hookup. I did not want to pay for another Direct TV receiver for my outdoor patio TV but I did want great picture quality as the patio unit is a 1080P LG. Well I got the RF link on Friday and hooked it up in about 10 minutes, most of that time was getting to the source (Direct TV) unit moved so I could hook up the RCA connection behind it.Wow. Near perfect picture and really good sound quality for what I have (TV only speakers) on the patio. I am not sure how it would have worked if you are looking to extend the sound to a a high end sound quality unit but the TV sound is perfect.I am buying another unit for my theater as it does not have a TV signal(direct tv). only DVD/CD and the receiver (radio). I will revise the post once I hook it up there as I have an onkyo unit and 7.1 surround sound.I love that you can operate the source unit remotely with this as well. some people are disappointed that they cannot watch two different programs on the two units simultaneously , well this is not meant for that. This is only for Video/Audio transfer. I will be reducing the number of Direct TV units as we do not use all the rooms/units at once. so that $5.99 per month savings will pay for these units in about 6 months. I am not sure about the life of these units so I am turning them off when not in use.
as an FYI: I bought this thinking it was a USB headset, and it turns out yes you do plug it into the USB port (for power only), but you also have to plug it into your soundcards output and mic in to get sound/use the mic. I was trying to avoid this since I still wanted to use my regular computer speakers without crawling behind the pc and switching plugs... but that is exactly what I'm having to do.Pros:sound qualitymic works great, and clearcons:if used for hours at a time they make my ears hurt
I bought this camera as a carry every where camera. The distortion free wide angle is what really sold me. The lens is incredible! The opitical stabilization works very well. The 3 inch LCD is nice. I do however prefer the LCDs on Casio cameras for use in bright sun. I like the size and feel of the camera, too. There are a few minuses. First is the noise at ISO settings above 200. I have used ISO 400 when I absolutely had to, but the quality is not as good as photos shot at ISO 100 and 200. The noise issue is not a problem with Panasonic cameras only. Virtually every brand I looked at has noise issues. This is why I will never buy a point and shoot digital with higher resolution than the TZ-3. The other "problem" I have with the TZ-3 is the lack of manual controls. All in all, the TZ-3 is worth every penny I paid for it. It is very simple to use and has a quality feel to it. Again, I can't say enough about the lens - it is superb. I highly recommend this camera.
This camera takes very good pictures, even indoors, even without flash. Its 3-inch LCD screen is gorgeous, and it's a very responsive shooter. The video mode is really good, taking video clips at 30fps and VGA (640x480), perfect for TV viewing. The camera is UNIQUE in that it comes with 4 really fun games. The LCD screen is really gorgeous.Battery life is average for a camera this size. The one minor thing I don't like is it uses the xD card which is not as ubiquitous or cheap or reliable as SD cards.
If you are going to use the Canon S500 for a variety of color tasks, this is for you. I use it primarily for making my own CD labels, jewel case booklet and tray inserts. The color and the detail are excellent and my labels are almost as good as the original commercial labels. Of course, I am making only single copies for my own use but it's fun making them attractive. Printer is highly recommended.
Its an hdmi hook up but thats it. you have to understand its a $2 cable. i originally purchased it for my gaming pc with little expectations then once i hooked it up the color wasnt in depth also the refresh rate is really slow. and i dont believe it plays audio but not fully sure. now i use this as an extra cable it works but thats all, great buy for the money but so is regular video cables for you dvd player. long story short if you want an extra cable for your tv go for it. but this isnt made for a real hd source that puts out full hd
Good quality and easy to use. Included slides fascinated us. Will last forever. Don,t buy the cheap plastic alternatives.
As for then tipping over when the buttons are pushed, you can secure the mounts (hot glue, Velcro, screws, whatever) to a stable surface that won't move.I purchased 2 of these, 1 to connect my desktop and my laptop to my wireless keyboard/mouse, the other to connect the computers to my printer. So far (it's only been a few days) everything is working as I had hoped. Whether they will stand up to repeated switching is another matter, that will depend upon the quality of the switches.
sometime one side of the headphone does not play...you can wiggle the white jack and it will play until you move it
This was a Mothers Day gift for myself from my son & husband. The 1st one I had would not play CD's at all. The radio sounded great. We sent it back to Cambridge. It took almost 3 months & many, many telephone calls to get the replacement. When the replacement finally got here, the CD player would 'skip' on the 1st couple of songs on each CD. The problem get worst. Sometimes it wouldn't play at all. So, after having the 2nd for about 1 month, we had to send it back. We opted for a refund. Too bad. It was affordable & sounded just as good (if not better) than a Bose.
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Aloe GreenArrived as stated. Worked great out of the box. No problems.
This is a nicely designed bag with a huge flaw. The original Metrolite (not the II or III) is made of a nylon that is easily damaged and flakes off bits of black plastic. I made the mistake of putting an ipod cord inside the flat side pocket and that pushed out enough to scar the outside vinyl after only one day of use. I've noticed from photos of the Metrolite II and III that they switched to a more durable material. Other than this one flaw, I like the bag. It's well designed offers great protection to my MacBook.
This product couldn't work better. I keep all my electronics for my living room in the hall closet and this allows us to control it all. The battery inserts charge in the base station always allowing you to have one ready and they last about 6 weeks before needing to be swapped. This controls our cable box, bluray and AV receiver with no problem and works with any remote taking AAA or AA batteries. The only problem we ever have is when my wife tosses her scarves on the top shelf covering them up. We are working on that. ha ha!
The iPod's USB interface recharges from a computer USB connection only. This means if you want to go anywhere that does not have a PC available for recharging then you are left with a dead hunk of metal until you find a computer to power it up again. It takes about four hours to do a full recharge (and half a day to charge when out of the box, not 4 hours like it says in the manual), so I am not sure how you will feel about leaving your $300 iPod with an Internet Caf&eacute; while on holiday or away from home. You need to buy a USB power adaptor if you want to plug your iPod into the mains. Without the power adaptor, which costs an extra $30, you are limited to PC recharging only. So be prepared to pay more than just the cost of the iPod for these nitpicky add-ons.The iPod is an amazing device on two counts. One is that there is absolutely nothing on the market that is this size and holds so much data. Palms can not compete for storage size, end of story. Even the low-end 4GB iPods are overkill for MP3 playback. The clickwheel at the front of the iPod is genius. You move your thumb in a circle to scroll everything in the menu or volume. It has an amazing blue ambient backlight for night viewing. There is a top switch for locking the menu buttons so you can't accidentally adjust volume. If the headphones jack out by mistake the unit pauses automatically. The iPod mini series can easily go undetected in your jeans' pocket. The full version is a little bulkier but not by much more than already stated. The Nano series is nearly invisible. If you read the manual properly you can even store data files on the unit (in the notes folder etc.), so you can also use the iPod as a mass storage device for transporting files. As for extras, well it is quite smart. The software is updated by Apple over the internet, so you have calendars, address books, time-zones and an assortment of other extras that give the unit more class. However the alarm clock is just garbage because the device has a very limited internal speaker that is designed for just low-level `clicking' sounds. The iPod is both PC and Apple compatible. The earphones are really well designed; the white cord plastic even feels nice with a respectable length that does not tangle. However the universal white nature and shape of the earphones makes it easier to identify you as an iPod user. Although there are claims that the iPod is scratchproof, this is absolutely not the case. My metal is already starting to show scratches after a month of use. The screen, for all intents and purposes, scratches the same as a mobile phone does. Whoever programmed the sound software deserves a Gold Medal. The only sound system that even comes close to matching the iPod's sound quality is DOLBY DIGITAL or THX. The iPod is in that league. An expensive hi-fi system will not even sound as good as it.The iPod file loading is not as easy as it seems. You must start working on your MP3 files before you can use it. This means right clicking the MP3 file (or group select) going into the file's properties and inputting genre, artists, albums, so that the naming systems work when in the iPod. You load the MP3 files into the Library of the iTunes software and see if you have the lists alright before finally dumping the chosen library selections onto the iPod's hard drive and taking your whole music collection for a walk on your hip. This could well be the FIRST MUST-HAVE APPLE PRODUCT that a PC user should own.*Note - There is one major downside to the way the iPod plays files. You can not have continuous play of an album without breaks between tracks. If you want to solve this you need to join up your album into one giant MP3 track using external MP3 software. However Apple updates their software and firmware so maybe in the future they will solve this issue.Pros:- THX, DOLBY DIGITAL quality music centre that fits in your palm.- Cosmos sized tiny hard drive.- Design and Clickwheel.- Apple supportCons:- Mains Power Adaptor Costs extra.- Tracks pause between each other.- MP3 files must be annotated.- Recharging time is a bit long.
I plugged it in and it works as advertised. I use to have a VGA cable; right away I could see the quality difference. The only thing is I need to get a new video card to get audio over the HDMI cable. For now, I have to run a cable from the speaker out to the speaker in on the TV. This is definatly worth the money.
I was looking for an economical carrying case for our service techs. We have 3 wireless credit card terminals. The terminal supplier wanted $79 for their custom made bag. We pruchased 3 cases for $52.80 through Amazon.The Lowepro Nova 1 turned out to be a perfect fit for the terminals, charging units and supplies. The price is great for the well constructed durable case.Z C FeatherstonePurchasingShamrock PlumbingNorth Salt Lake, Utah
my last backpack was the Lowepro compudaypack and my new equipment dont fit in it anymore.ok, now to the canon backpack:Main compartment i have my canon 7D with Grip (which i feel its a little tight in there) with a 16-35 2.8L II USM & hood, 70-200 2.8L II IS USM w/ hood reversed, 28-135 IS, 50mm 1.8, 2x 580EXII speedlights, i also put a gary fong lightsphere diffuser without the cap inside this i put the 28-135 to save space.also there are 2 zipper transparent pockets very thin where you can put maybe some papers or cd's, maybe filter but i'll never put something thicker since i feel it will push the equipment.Medium compartment.it has a 3 slots compartment for memory cards but fits only without the protective case for them, so i only put 2 on the outer side and in the middle the remote shutter control. also it has a key holder and 2 other bags on the botton where you can put your filters. here i put the garyfong diffuser caps & a bag with 1 transciever & 3 recieversLittle compartment.there's also a little zipper compartent, for me i decided to put the spare batterys for my 7d, and a softbox diffuser for my speedlight.Bungee compartment.Here i put a bag with an L bracket for speedlights, a 26" softbox, also another flash with i use in photoshoots so if it fall out i dont get piss off!side pockets:first i though i can put may tripod here since it have some cords to hold, but it didnt work, you can't put small objects, because when you close them the stay a little open and you can lose them, in one of them i have a 16 AA sanyo rechargle batterie holders for my speedlights.Bottom cords:here i attached my tripod with its own bag very padded,.Pros:Seems well constructedwater resistantnice zippers,kind of good space if you manage to distribute well your stuffChest and waist belt helps to distribute weight on hike or long daysCons.i dont felt that the pads are thick enough to protect the equipment, but my 70-200 2.8L II bag isn't neither, maybe canon wants us to break our lenses to buy them more.no laptop compartmentthe side pockets can be improved i dont trust them very muchcan be a little tall since your camera with grip fits very tightbungee compartment can be improved
I purchased this product because of the Antec name. Little did I know that this would not be a good product to buy. Though the Antec company honors their Warranty, I'm quite sure this product is costing them more money than it needs to. I've owned this model for about six months. In those six months, the original had to be shipped to Antec for replacement after about 3 months and the replacement had to be shipped back about 2 and a half months later. I'd say the quality of this product isn't what I'd expect out of Antec. Now I know this is a basic power supply and the machine that it's in doesn't have a high power draw (onboard video, only a hard drive, dvd drive, and motherboard are attached to this power supply).I'd suggest looking at another power supply to save yourself shipping fees and time in the future.
This is a very good electric coffee maker. I have had many different brands and within a year, they would malfunction. This is the 2nd Presto electric coffee maker that I've purchased. I have had the other for well over a year and it still works perfectly. The Presto does everything it states it will do. The coffee tastes great and the pot keeps the coffee hot. I am happy with this product.
I recently bought this mouse and I was very impressed. This mouse is an exceptional value! I have had no problems with the mouse so far. This is a 5 button mouse but I only use 3 of them... The function of the 2 side buttons is not very flexable in there function. Also this mouse does not come with very much documentation. That is no problem to me though. The scroll wheel scrolls very smoothly. Overall am happy with this mouse. It is just what I needed.
I have a macbook pro. I had the older wireless keyboard and mouse so I hooked it up to an external monitor and used it as a desktop computer in my office.I got the new keyboard because the old apple keyboards get dirty so quickly (if you have one you know what I mean since it collects all dirt and food etc and proudly displays it through the transparent parts. I also hated the squishy feel of the old keyboards.This keyboard looks like it's more protected and won't get dirty as quickly. It also feels like it's a lot higher in quality.I hated it when I first got it because it felt like I wouldn't get used to it.I really like it now after a few days, as I prefer shorter keystrokes and I got used to it a lot more easily than I thought I would. Actually I prefer it to the old one.I really wanted a wireless keyboard but I do miss a few buttons, particularly the delete forward key. I know I can use Fn Delete (Fn down for page down, etc) but I don't like having to use Fn combos. It forced me to go in the preferences and turn off the F1-F12 shortcuts (sound and play and dimness). They could have made it a tiny bit bigger and not have to use Fn combos maybe.So final words: Not ideal but good enough.
This is the filter that I tend to keep on my camera unless I need a specialty filter. Protects the lens from dust, scratches, and other debris without interfering in images. A must for any compact DSLR.
I love my palm case. It has a place for my business cards and my lipstick. As a beauty consultant I find that the mirror is a definite plus. It helps me check my makeup before an appointment.
HDE has Op/Tech info and pictures in details, but a totally different item was shipped. This has happened 2x already, and I am not buying from HDE. Not even close to the real Op/Tech neck strap.
I bought it cause it was very cheap and after reading the review i thought i would be having 50% chance of this product working properly....... sadly i happen to be in company of non working side.....I tried for 30mins to figure out which port would work and even switched cars. The products shows (red light is glowing)it gets input from car but it is not charging the iphone and itouch.
I'm so glad that I found this older model dialer... I had a hard time finding it to begin with. It replaced an existing dialer of the same make and model. It arrived, it was installed, and it worked. Awesome!
This is a simple plug-and-play card. Ease of installation will depend on your CPU, but mine was a piece of cake! No special configuration needed.
I love this 2 way radio
Fit and Finish, Value = A+ Sound = B-/C+ or so (for me). I set these up in a large room with a 2012 Onkyo amp as Zone 2 speakers. At first, I was sitting in the other room and I thought I'd be returning them. After playing with them a bit, I realized they sound actually very good on axis (pointed right at your head) and at louder volumes. On my amp, at lower volumes they sound weak (this is pretty typical and something a dynamic volume adjusting EQ (music optimizer crap) will address). With my set up the bass is disappointing. I think ANY sub would outperform these. But I think the Onkyo does not EQ the Zone 2 output (which sucks) because I don't have a work around. I was thinking if I could get a filter that would boost 100 HZ and lower frequencies by maybe 3-6db that would help. The off-axis issue is still there.. I think that might be an issue with all brands. Idk.. overall I'm a bit bummed and not even sure what product I would have preferred or where to go to fix the issue even with unlimited budget.Update - had a chance to compare my Onkyo SKS HT540 (front left and right only which are 2x5in with a 1in tweeter) to these. The Onkyo's were soooooo much more full in the lower end. They sounded like I had a sub hooked up in comparison. The Sony's are very articulate and give great musical detail, but the lower mids and bass (roughly I'd say from 100-400 HZ and below is crap). The sony's also have a weird boxy voice.. somewhere from 400-2k HZ there is just weird stuff happening until you crank it waay up and it evens out. If you are going to play these on blaring volume they are much better and handle the power decently. But at lower volume, when you go into another room it sounds like a cheap boom box is playing. It's bad! Going to return and try for the Polk Tsi 200's which are 1. significantly more expensive and 2. hopefully are tuned better (and can provide more low end than the 100's) because of the cross over freqs because I won't have a sub for my zone 2. I think if you have an eq, you could probably dial out some of the issues.. actually the ideal fix would be multiband compression.
ATTENTION ALL 8mm, Hi8 and Digital8 camcorder users!Sony does it again. Backwards compatibility. Now all those 8mm video tapes can be viewed on the GV-D800 4 inch built-in LCD screen, or externally through composite video cables, S-video cables to a TV/HDTV, VCR-VHS/Super VHSor a 4 pin FireWire (digital 520 line video and digital sound) compatible equipment like a DVD recorder (ie Philips DVDR-985 Progressive Scan Recorder/Player) or PC, or Digital8 camcorder.Many Digital Features for Editing, Digital imaging, Zoom, HiFi Sound, tape jitter correction, create sepia - monochrome - solarize imaging, negative art to mention a few.This allows us to look, upgrade, edit those old tapes and digital transfer to DVD burner etc. Upgrading those 16 year old 8mm/240 horizontal line analog tapes, those 10 year old hi8/400 horizontal line analog tapes to a digital format maintaining picture quality & even improving quality on some application. You can also View & Copy Digital8/520 horizontal line digital tapes via FireWire with NO SIGNAL LOSS. NOTE: to maintain this new digital quality experience you must have all necessary digital compatible equipment!P>THe GV-D800 Digital Video Cassette Recorder and 8mm, Hi8 and Digital8 Player is a great investment for backward compatibility and DVD+RW and DVD+R Recording. Imagine transferring those old tapes to fast/high resolution digital picture & sound.This unit is tiny 2 lbs. (6 inches x 6 inches x 2 1/2 inches high) but delivers big results. Plays all 8mm analog & digital tape formats, Records only Digital8 tapes.Base unit comes with - all cables necessary for hook-up, external power supply, 4 inch built-in high resolution color LCD Screen & 76 page Owners Manual.This is for the serious 8mm videophile who wants to enter the Digital8 world with a lasting versatile system. Move it to a DVD recorder or PC DVD burner. This is expensive but the 520 line digital picture and digital hifi sound is awesome. Enjoy!
Items was an older version and not what we really wanted, didn't find out until opened item.
I use Netgear products exclusively but this is a real dog. I bought the ME101 based on assurances from Netgear support that the ME101 would act as a wireless repeater after a firmware upgrade. it would not configure properly, the configuration utility failed to recognize the bridge even after I specified an IP address and therefore I was never able to upgrade the firmware. It took 4 calls to Netgear support and an escalation before I was told the product would not operate as I had been advised. This product did not perform adequately
A single bark sounded fine. So did the next more frequent bark level. But, the most frequent bark level sounded phony, with each bark series seeming to interrupt the previous bark series. Reducing the device's sensitivity could avoid that, by keeping the bark frequency below the highest level. But then it couldn't "see" through a wall, which is it's main purpose.
the pc-330 is the new top of the line consumer camcorder from sony. it's fully-loaded and ready to take on video and still picture duties.pros:- all those megapixels are put to good use - this camcorder produces excellent video.- a whopping 3MP still capability.- best still pics from a camcorder to date.- miniDV media is widely supported.- great connectivity options: firewire, USB, S-video, headphone, mic input, etc.- carl zeiss lens.- steady shot (sony's image stabilization system - and it works!) and night shot.- built in pop-up flash for taking photos.- hologram AF system, which allows you to focus in pitch darkness (still pictures only).- ability to record mpeg videos directly to memory stick.- progressive shutter system.- supports Memory Stick Pro cards, which have a maximum capacity of 1GB.- supports add-on lenses.- accessory hot shoe is compatible with sony's external flashes and other accessories.- very low motor noise.- compact for the features: 2.4 x 4.8 x 4.5&quot; weighing 1.3lbs.cons:- disappointing low-light performance.- 2.5&quot; LCD - it would have been nice to get a bigger 3.5&quot; LCD.- no built in video light but you can get a flash/video combo light for less than a hundred bucks.- viewfinder extends but does not tilt.- mic placement is on top of camcorder (same as most vertical camcorders) which means it picks up the videographer's voice more readily.- higher capacity batteries are bigger than what was supplied and WILL protrude sideways from this camcorder's body, making holding this unit a bit awkward.- bottom-loading cassette mechanism - you will have to remove the camcorder from the tripod when it's time to load a new tape.- very easy to cover the IR emitter on the front of the camera so watch those fingers.- as with most sony products, you pay a premium, pushing up the price.- the included 16MB memory stick is a throwaway. be prepared to shell out more money for more memory.this camcorder's target are those of us who want one device for both video and still pics, and have the money to spend. the video part is covered very well by the pc-330 but still pics will still fall short of a decent 2MP-3MP dedicated digital camera. although bundling the camcorder and still camera together means you only have to carry one piece of equipment, it also means that if one breaks, you have to replace both.if bundling a camcorder and a still camera in one device is critical for you, the pc-330 certainly fits the bill. i would also recommend checking out the panasonic dv-953 (3CCDs and less expensive than the pc-330).as an alternate to this bundling strategy, you can get a lesser camcorder (say a panasonic gs70 or sony trv33 or sony pc-105) and a canon a70 still camera and actually spend less than if you bought the pc-330.i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace.
So I bought this because I am a broke college student that can't afford a printer at the moment, and it works well. The only thing is that you can't fit the cd that has the driver information on it in a laptop drive, works well with a desktop, what I did was copy the cd onto a cd rw or you could just copy the information onto an external hard drive. Either way find someone with a desktop with a burner ask them to copy it on a cd.The product it's self works really well, I use it all the time. I recomend this for more broke college students or for people who don't want to lose their old printers.
This is the best rangefinder I've owned. What impressed me most was 1/2 yard accuracy that it offered. All the other models I looked at were either 1 or 2 yard accuracy. This thing actually gives you your range in decimal places. The clarity was great also. I would recommend this rangefinder above all others.
The response is very quick with the mouse. It takes a little getting used to. It is much better than the touchpad on my laptop.
This is my third Olympus of this generation. I have dropped a couple but I was always able to go back to Amazon for a replacement. The third one was a real blessing. It was listed for only $40 by the seller. The camera was as clean as a whistle and in prime condition. I am a semi-pro. I don't think you will find a camera in this category that will out perform the the C-5060.
The turntable plays 33 1/3 12-15% faster than it should on my model. The speakers are also throughly mediocre sounding for such a large system. All and all, a rather dissatisfying performance.
This is a great camera for keeping in the computer bag, car or office for spontanious shots. It's extremely easy to use -- from shooting, viewing and uploading. And it requires no additional technology. Just plug the puppy into your laptop or desktop.Is the resolution great? No- but it's good enough for casual use and video uploads. The sound is pretty good.My favorite part about the camera is that you can hide it in a styrofoam cup (cutting a hole) and catch people without them knowing. SPYCAM! :)
So slow to respond! I got this as a Christmas gift and tried to take pictures of the kids, but the 2 second delay between hitting the capture button and the actual image recording meant that the kids were either looking away or had walked out of frame by the time it took.I have had 2 other dig cameras in the past, and my 4 year old cannon digital elph was much better. I asked for this because I eventually broke the elph due to rough usage and was really surprised how bad this was. Ended up using the disposable slr for all my Christmas shots.The design of the body and the screen and image quality are pretty impressive. I will try to find something in settings to improve the record speed, but so far, overall very dissapointing!
The installation instructions were easy to follow. Plenty of cable for routing choices. Epoxy pack well designed and easy to mix- no mess to clean up.
There are several Hardware Versions for this adapter, shown on the back of the device. Depending on this version, one goes to Linksys/Cisco and downloads the appropriate driver/utility (if no CD). I intentionally found an older hardware version 3.0 as this was listed as compatible with Windows 98. Called Cisco/Linksys Tech Support and they said even the newest version 7 would work with Win98SE. Linksys needs to show a Windows 98 tab on the WPC54G Support page. It only shows XP and higher, even on the newer packages.I'm accustomed to Linksys having different hardware drivers along with their Wireless Monitor. All of these different versions are confusing! Why doesn't Linksys streamline their Wireless Monitor software to begin with? There must be a different version for every product they make. What's wrong with a simple Download link, then select the Operating System, for a universal application?Linksys monitoring software is finicky. Sometimes difficult to install. This time was no different. I finally got it to work by installing in SAFEMODE in Win98SE. Why hasn't Linksys added this solution to the WPC54G Support page??? Opening a trouble ticket with tech support did not help.Companies now ignore older versions of Windows. Guess no one wants to be bothered with "old Windows" calls. Would it be too much to ask for Cisco to add Windows 98 info to this product?
The 3M Gold Filter performs as designed, shielding the monitor from prying eyes and maintaining my privacy. It does have a number of drawbacks which are the focus of my review. The Gold filter has two surfaces, one side being matte, the other glossy. Even the matte surface reflects a significant amount of light, whereas the glossy side resembles a mirror. The filter attracts lint, fingerprints, and oils, but in actual use it's isn't too noticeable and performs well. Storing the unused filter can be problematic as it scratches easily and is odd-sized. I store mine in a legal-sized folder, which I don't recommend. 3M could improve the user-experience by providing a cheap folder or envelope to store and protect the device when not in use. My biggest complaint is the method by which the filter is attached to the LCD. It seems bizarre that 3M (think Post-Its and adhesives) hasn't provided a better solution to keep these filters in place. For most computers, a very light but tacky adhesive would effectively hold this filter inside the LCD bezel. Instead it comes with these sticky tabs, intended to be permanently affixed around the the LCD. The idea of permanently defacing my LCD in order to attach an occasionally used accessory is absurd. If your laptop has a bezel around the LCD, you'll likely find the tabs aren't necessary. My filter fits perfectly inside the bezel to which I add some tape to keep it in place. And while I appreciate its effectiveness, 3M's failure to provide both a storage envelope and a more effective means of attachment is what led to my rating. Your mileage may vary.
It has been a good printer for me. I don't use it very hard; it is printing for a family of 4, and this is an office printer. Photo quality is good, although I bet it can be equaled for a lot less. Graphics printing and everyday printing are also good. The 17 inch capability has been nice for a few big jobs, and some folded newsletters. The big ink cartridges really do go for a long time- I'm still on my first set of color cartridges.My complaint is with the WinXP network compatibility, which is or was poor, and the lack of network setup software.
I have had my Tamrac 757 for the past 12 years (the bag has existed since long before it became available on Amazon.com). I regularly use it to carry my SLR with lens attached (Canon 20D and Canon 17-55mm lens) and a usually a couple of other lenses, or three in a pinch, plus various other items (remote release, filters, CF cards, etc). And that's before I've put anything in the top compartment, which is great for food, an extra clothing layer, my panorama kit, or even another lens. I'm constantly amazed (and so are my friends with larger bags) at how much gear I fit in this backpack.Recently, after 12 years of constant use, the main zip failed. Tamrac replaced it free of charge even though the bag was long out of the warranty period. The bag is now as good as new.I like the flexible internal padding system of this bag. I also like the fact that when I put it down, the part that that touches the ground is not the part that touches my back when I carry it. I live in the desert and there are some very sharp plants around!
This company explicitly states that this battery fits the Sony VX-1000 camcorder. After waiting 10 days to get here, I open the package to discover that this battery DOES NOT FIT THE VX-1000, not even close. Great, now I have waited 10 days just to be dissapppointed and now I have to make a return, reorder with some other company that KNOWS how to properly list their products. THANKS FOR NOTHING and all the FRUSTRATION. Idiots!!!
This cable worked great and provided that extra length necessary to reach our printer/fax. Tension was just fine on both ends. Cable had a decent thickness, but not too rigid. No noticeable speed issues with print jobs (still lightning fast).
Great Tv, I hook it up to my xbox 360 and it looks fantastic. Star Wars episode III looks incredible on it.
This was bought for one of the attorneys at our firm after the rave reviews two other attorneys gave it. We do a lot of typing in this office and so the attorney was hoping that this would make the work more comfortable. Unfortunately, like other 1-star reviews, he couldn't stand the hard spacebar. He made a go of it for about a day or two before bringing it back to the front office for return. Makes us glad we didn't toss the box or his old keyboard.
Does not fit most of my products, for ex..netgear, modem box ...due to the type of input plugs and how the are made. I had to use a different type of power protector where the inputs are not side by side. Somewhat dissapointed. It does fit my Samsung TV, but I guess I'll have to just wait and see how it holds up.
Once you get this product working, its great. Even if the signal strength indicates &quot;low&quot; it still works just as fast as the wired hook-up. However, the installation of the card was troublesome in Windows XP and the user manual was of no help. The CD set-up disk drivers and the internet drivers didn't work. The card appeared to work properly in the device manager, but it wouldn't communicate with the router. After about an hour with tech support we uninstalled the device (for the third time) and restarted Windows to allow it to detect the new hardware (for the third time). But this time when the set-up wizard in Windows asked where to locate the drivers, we checked the box that lets Windows XP locate its own drivers, rather than giving a file location. This fixed the problem and now the card works great!
Comes with all the accesories one could want- grill for cooking, cover to keep embers in, and a poker.Easy to put together and looks nice.
The Lexar Jumpdrive is easy to use and loading the software is acinch. I take my work home with me almost everyday and save critical confidential information on the secured area of the drive. This has allowed me to catch up on my work at home while feeling safe about taking confidential information out of the office. This USB drive is a no brainer!!!!!!!!!
These earbuds produced excellent sound when listening to on-board movies and suppressed a good portion of the airplane engine roar.
Good so far----just started using it in the printer. Compares to any of the other ones being that it is remanufactured. No complaints with Amazon on choosing this supplier---they are a winner with me.
I worked for hours, followed all of Avermedia's reccomendations to optimize my cpu. I have a new 3ghz Dell and I could never get the audio to match the video. In the captured video the person would speak, 3 second later I hear them.
This is our first sound system. Our current set-up is the Audio Technica AT-LP60 USB record player, the Lepai LP-2020A+ Amp, and these Sony SS-B1000 speakers. The sound is so far above the laptop/tv/desktop speaker sound I'm used to. I think these are the perfect speakers for a first home audio system.
I am using a Mac computer with the OS X operating system, the software provided would not load. Had to down load from the Brother site, you have to choose between 2 or 3 drivers. Not being a computer genius, I down loaded the wrong driver. I called their customer support line for help, they have a support system that hangs up on you if they have too many calls pending. I find this unacceptable, plus not providing software that will run on the Mac OS X system is totally unacceptable. For the computer novice trying to get the printer up and running could be very frustrating. The print quality is great, and the speed is wonderful. I have had this printer for less than a week.
This product does what its intended to do. 16GB of storage in my pocket. It is very fast, both read and write, and even though I've dropped it a few times on the floor it stays protected because of the rubber coating.I highly recommend this USB drive!
I purchased HWP54G in CompUSA in July 2005, when it was on sale cheaper then dirt.I should have known better then buying cheap stuff. I've got exactly what I paid for, or even less. But let me be specific. This is the hardware I've used: the PC (Win XP, P3 800MH, 512RAM) and the Linksys WRT54G wireless broadband router. The router works flawlessly with my Dell Latitude 800D laptop, even so the router is upstairs on the 2nd floor and the laptop in the basement. However the PC that uses Hawking Tech adapter is located on the same floor with the router. There are only 30 feet of air and two sheetrock walls away from it. No metal structures, nothing. However the reception is awfully bad. The wireless signal is always fluctuates between Good and Poor (never Excellent), but frequently dropping completely. The change of router position or moving its antennas does not help at all.I deem the Hawking Tech HWP54G card completely worthless: stay away from it.And to add an insult to the injury, I've purchased this card with manufacturer rebate and they still didn't send it even more then six months later. All they tell you: 'I'm sorry sir, but we've had an overwhelming response, our office can't keep up with it and you'll have to wait a little bit longer.'Take my advice and stay away from any product from that bogus company!
Works as expected. No flaws found so far. Would recommend to others.
I have purchased this LCD screen and it worked great - But after 8 months of use it started to have problems (2 big black lines in the middle of the screen). I have sent it to Viewsonic for repair - and didn't get it back after more than 1 month, although the customer representative told me that I will get it back after 21 days.Buyers beware !
These head phones have ear pieces that easily fall apart. Instead of fitting comfortably in the ear, the ear buds actually block the sound and are uncomfortable. I am buying new ones because these are so lousy.
This MP3 player is far and away better than an iPod Nano. Like anything else, it has it's pros and cons, listed here:Pros* Excellent size and feel. It's small, yet fits in the hand perfectly. It's only slightly thicker than a Nano.* The screen is bright, crisp, and displays video. The video is a double-edged sword, however. More on that in the cons.* 4GB is a lot of space, and you can add even more with the MicroSD slot for a good price.ConsThere are two different categories in the Cons. Cons that can be fixed (via a firmware update), and those that can't.First, the Cons that can be fixed:* You can only delete songs from the computer, not through the interface. This can be easily fixed in a firmware update.* Sometimes a weird glitch occurs where you see songs on the MP3 player that don't really exist. You select it and nothing happens. I find simply taking everything off the MP3 player to the computer, then back to the MP3 player will fix this. The downside to this method is that you lose the ratings you give your songs.* The movies are gigantic. The software included streamlines the process, but it manages to take a 54MB .mp4 file and convert it into a 300MB+ Motion JPEG file. I'm not sure if this is normal for the Motion JPEG codec, but it boggles the mind. Also, it breaks up videos into segments of ten minutes. I'm assuming this is because you can only fast-forward at one speed, so it helps make it easier to find where you left off. This can be fixed by simply using the same feature it uses for it's songs, the "Scan through song" feature. Hopefully this can be addressed in a future firmware update.Unfixable Con:* The buttons are hard to push. If the scroll wheel (which lights up with a cool blue whenever you use it) was set into the MP3 player just a liiittle bit deeper, it would be easier to hit the buttons. But it's not. So it isn't. You end up putting your thumb on the wheel, and tilting your thumb toward the button, or you use your fingernails. Sort of annoying. The menu button doesn't have a responsive "click" or anything of the sort, so you have to push it and hope it registers. Also sort of annoying.I know there are way more cons then pros, but it's human nature to point out the flaws. But if/when the fixable cons get fixed, it becomes obvious the pros outweigh the cons. I can still wholeheartedly recommend this MP3 player right now.
This is a great product for a 1st time non-techical user. It is very easy to setup and configure. I am sure that all of the bad reviews are from people that expected more bells and whistles but for most people this Wireless Router will work just fine.
The product is very easy to use when you don't want to use your computer to recharge your shuffle.
Overall a deep, rich, yet discrete sound with a larger driver set. Need equalizer to truly appreciate. Can't be beat at this price point.
These are definitely the real deal. I bought these HDMI cable to replace some bulky composite cables and I am 100% satisfied. I will definitely buy more later. Do not overpay at retail stores, get these!!
I bought this Adaptec AUA-3020 for use in my Dell Dimension 8200 (P4 2Ghz) with Windows XP Pro SP1. My computer originally doesnot have firewire and USB2.0 (it has 4 USB1 though). All 5 PCI slots were full with VGA, Ethernet, Sound, Promise Ultra ATA133 (for my additional HDs), and Firewire from Pinnaclesys. I was a little skeptical to use this product when I read other reviewers that has the same system (tony8gj from Redmond, WA). The only difference is he bought 3121 with internal USB and firewire while I bought 3020 without the internal ones. After I received the package, I read the instruction which is fairly easy and straightforward. I turn off the computer and all cables, took off my Pinnaclesys firewire and replace with this Adaptec 3020. Put all the cables back to where they were, (I didnot plug anything yet to the new Adaptec) and start the comp. Windows XP shows &quot;Found new hardware&quot; and rearrange them (I rearranged my USB1.1). Then I see that XP found this Adaptec but it says Texas Instrument for the firewire host controller (I guess the chip made by TI), and so on. It went smooth. Then I put the USB/firewire cables to this new Adaptec ports. All my devices were recognized fast and ready to use. I tested all my devices and they are all fine. Just make sure, before installing this and any other hardware, to check and update your flash BIOS from your computer manufacturer and also your Windows operating system from windowsupdate.com. Five big stars!!
I needed a travel charger for our two Olympus camers that use the LI-40 batteries. Unfortunately this unit does not work well at all.Pro:Charges quickly. I liked the indicator light and the folding plug.Con:It charged the batteries in about an hour - and the charges lasted about 40 minutes! With the stock charger the batteries last about 3 hours or so (of actual use). There is something wrong with the way this charger works.Conslusion:Don't waste your money - it doesn't work!
Exelente targeta la uso para el flight simulator x con un quadcore y 2 gb de memoria y va fantastica muy buena.pero con windows vista no rinde bien tuve que pasar al win xp y hay si dio buen rendimiento y fue mucho no es muy buena con vista mi motherboard es asus strike streme.con vista no va muy bien pero en xp vuelaaaaaaaa
I bought this camera after reading all the glowing reviews out there. I've owned Fui's much older technology S2 Pro camera and found it produced wonderful files. I expected less from a point and shoot, but hoped that it would be capable of at least producing "very good" files. In my experience this was not the case. It's very possible that I somehow received a defective unit, but I found the quality of the images to be extemely disappointing. I had the camera back in the box and in the return process within an hour of receiving it. Your mileage may vary...
When I try to use this dvd media for my Sony dvdcam, the "SONY media recommended" always showing up. It seem SONY always suggest to use their product even for media. So far it is OK for capturing my kids activities by my SONY dvdcam. The result is OK.
I have had trouble using these tapes. They do not record so great and I'm wondering if they are old or just not very good quality.
These cables work well and the price is fantastic. Delivery was quick.I use them to go from laptop to tv to watch netflix and to go from DVD to TV both work well.
First of all, I love this product. Unfortunately it just died after about two and a half years of strenuous use, and I go to Amazon to see if I can get one for the same price I got it the first time. I paid 200 dollars for it. I get on Amazon and the best they can find is one for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Just thought I'd point that out. I'ma go buy an iTouch now.
Love that the filter housing is made of brass & not aluminum. Machining is excellent, lens coating is the best, & performs great.
Very pleased with the TomTom One, right out of the box it works beautifully. Already charged and loaded with very detailed, very accurate maps, it is amazingly simple to use.I am pleased with the speed and responsiveness of the unit. No apparent lag time when first turned on or while in use. The "clear and accurate turn-by-turn voice instructions" are just as promised. The sound quality is very good and the volume self adjusts to compensate for engine or road noise. While I find the monitor easy to see even in bright sunlight, the voice instructions make watching the screen unnecessary.The unit has many more useful features than I expected and I find that I use them more than I expected to. The "point of interest" information for things such as gas stations, restaurants, etc have proven to be very accurate, easy to use and useful. No more guessing what is at the next exit and how far away.The compact size of the TomTom One is an important feature to me since it is not a good idea to leave these units in the car (too tempting for theives). It is small, thin and easy to carry but doesn't compromise screen size.As inexpensive as this unit has become along with the quality of the product, you can't lose.
At first, this scanner performed expertly. High resolution, relatively high-speed scanning, no external power cord, compact. Besides a few minor software glitches, it seemed too good to be true.To complete the tawdry cliche, it was. A few months out, it got stuck. That is, the scanning mechanism literally got stuck to the front edge of the scanner. It made funny noises and stopped working. Dead.As an example of the poor workmanship, when you press one of the buttons on it firmly, but not hard enough to break any decent piece of electronics, the mechanism moves. That is, the scanning mechanism is indirectly attached to the buttons you push to turn it on! Try it at a store display! When the mechanism moves by a firm button press, the extremely thin metal rod that holds everything in place bends like a piece of wire in a [garbage] compactor. That can't be good.Although the scanning itself is fine, this scanner is extremely flimsy and is sure to break after a sure period of normal use.
These are tiny. If you need a pair of headphone cushions for your favorite Smurf or Fraggle or Tinkerbell, perhaps these will do. Otherwise, I have no idea why you would buy these. The product description is totally wrong. They are undersized and nothing like leather. They feel like the poorest imitation leather-like plastic. I do not recommend these. Also, the seller A-Z Geek Store is not a trustworthy seller. If you DO buy these miniature Barbie-doll-sized ear cushions, choose a different vendor. They wanted me to pay more than the item costs to return them. And after that I would have to await some sort of approval process during which they can refuse my return and keep my money. So, I let them steal the purchase price. Now I am stuck with these stupid things.
The previous reviewer just about said it all. This tape is high-quality and, despite some people's problems with Sony products recently, I've had better picture and sound quality from Sony's tapes than any others. I film six out of seven days a week, and am continued to be impressed by this tape.A great buy.
I'm one of the many that could never get the Apple-supplied headphones to stay in my ears, so I never got full sound or decent bass, let alone comfort. Was a little unsure how the "in-ear" design would feel, but after several months of use, I'm a believer.The included medium rubber covers were perfect for my ears and have never fallen off. Includes extra sizes to custom fit to your ears. Easy to put the phones on and they stay in place through sweat and physical activity. Mine included an ingeniously designed case that keeps everything neatly out of the way for storage, plus a small box that will just protect the buds themselves if you like to wrap the phones around your iPod after use. You'll notice that with the ear clips it's a little hard to get these phones to wrap flat around anything, so the cases come in handy.Sound is great, though a little on the booming bass side. Had to adjust EQ to turn bass down from what I was used to. To my ears, these still sound much better than the Apple originals, even when I held those in place for the best sound.Wires are thin and probably won't hold up to a lot of hard yanking or kinking, but that's pretty much the standard these days. Wish the white version had been in stock to keep that iPod look, but a small price to pay for comfort and great sound.
Simple purchase, exactly what I needed for the laminator we have, came quickly, it's all good!
This is my third set of Sennheiser headphones. I typically buy the Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones which last about a year and then they start to deteriorate. I bought this set of headphones with my new Ipod touch. The sound quality is excellent, but about a week into owning them I noticed that at the gym the sweat forms a pocket in-between the ear canal and the speaker. I was constantly taking them off and drying them off/re-positioning them. About a week after that the jack that goes into the mp3 player wore down and the sound in one speak was in and out. I just threw them away and will go back to the MX75. The sound quality was the same and the other headphones lasted longer than 3 weeks
it's a great item, good work and small, very secure and durable case, only the ring need more strong
I love this Presto Percolator. Makes delicious coffee and is everything I was looking for in a coffee maker.The coffee is very hot so be careful with your first sip. It keeps the coffee much hotter than the standard Mister Coffee type pots. It is great for people who use real cream in their coffee.
I bought this for my children. They liked it. It provides clear visions for the price. The only problem I have is that the rubber part sometimes is pulled out.
This was a great deal - diskettes are diskettes but when you put them in a sturdy little container like this one and have the price so reasonable - it works for me!
Although lower cost substitute ink cartridges are sold all over the web, and on this site as well, the few bucks you might save aren't worth the all-too genuine risks of replacing with generic &quot;no-name&quot; ink tanks. I've heard (but wouldn't wish to try it, frankly) that generic inks fade faster when exposed to daylight, could clog the print-head spray nozzles, don't spread properly on top-quality paper, and simply can't compare with the uniquely formulated dyes that have been specially researched for your printer and its matching photo papers. The one exception might be if you use a black-ink-only inkjet [hard to imagine anyone could screw up black ink]. I concur that printer manufacturers use that old hoary &quot;razor trick&quot; (give away the razor, profit on the blades), but with Canon's individual ink tanks -- where you replace only those tanks that run dry, you aren't out a lot. My Canon photo printer uses an array of six ink tank colors. Of these six tanks (all available on this site), 'photo cyan' and 'photo magenta' seem to be used up 2 to 3 times faster than 'black'. In other words, rather than replacing an entire set of six ink tanks, you can replace just those tanks that run empty the soonest -- thus not having to toss out a 3-ink tank [as used by HP] where 2 of the 3 remaining inks still are far from used up. Just a word of caution here - make certain that every cartridge you order from Amazon clearly states its eligibility for SuperSaver shipping. If you have to add shipping charges to this low-cost item, you could end up paying more than you would have at the local office supply store.
Value, size, speed and quality are all good, but you have to know what you need to know if this is the right card for you.VALUEFirst of all, it's priced well for a fast card (12/2007). There are a lot of slower cards out there with more capacity or sized similarly for a bit less, but $18 for an 80x 1GB card isn't bad. Note the value equation (Price versus capacity & speed) is sure to improve in the next 6-12 months.SIZEWith regards to size, 1GB (or more correctly 1gB**) is roughly a 10-12 minute VGA quality mjpeg/mov/avi video (or closer to 25+ min in mpeg4/divx) or anywhere from 250-300 very high quality (e.g. very low compression 2:1) pictures. For me, it's a good compromise between usable size and safety - large enough for a photo album but not all the pics in 1 album. I bought 2.SPEEDNow, about the speed, 80x means 80 times the basic read/write speed of 150,000 bits per second (the old audio CD speed standard). Cards that don't claim a speed usually run at less than 20x speed (like 4-8x) for slow applications like MP3 players or data storage. Digital cameras and video need higher speed cards because they have to transfer so much data to clear their working memory to achieve fast burst/follow-up shots and smooth video.80x speeds will let you take about 3 very high quality pics per second in a 5mp camera, 2.5 fps - 6mp, 2 fps - 7mp. Some cameras can go faster than this, like 3 fps until the card is full of 7mp pics, but a slow card means lower fps. If you need faster speeds, consider Transcends 150x cards - also well priced.QUALITYLastly, I've had no bad cards from Transcend so I have to rate them highly.OTHER INFOSome others brands have some attractive features like built-in USB contacts (no adapters!), but it'll cost you (more than double).SD-HC capacities (greater than 2GB) are offered, but the Class 6 rating (40x or greater) is pretty slow so I'll wait until they have Class 12 or something. Note not all devices support SDHC, but most new high megapixel digital cameras should.* 7mp cameras with high-speed burst modes may not reach full burst speeds with 80x cards, consider higher speeds if this is important to you.** It's the old GB (1024 * 1024 * 1024 = 1,073,741,824 Bytes) versus gB (1,000,000,000 Bytes) labelling issue. Probably started with the hard drive manufacturers, but don't quote me on that.OVERALLGood cards for my needs and for most point-and-shoots out today.
I accidentally purchased this without inquiring how large the silence gaps between songs were. Unfortunately, if you like to listen to mix CDs (mixed by DJs) you should steer clear of the iRiver H10. I'll admit that the break will vary-- sometimes its only a fraction of a second, but other times it can be 2-3 seconds. The interruption in mix CDs can be uncomfortable.Unfortunately most companies do not list "gapless playback" as a feature so you have to find out by word of mouth.For the record, my old Creative Zen Touch 20GB had almost perfectly gapless playback; the gaps were only a fraction of a second all the time. This would leave me to believe that later units from Creative are similar, but I can't say for sure.Other than the gaps between songs, I found this device to sound excellent, I love the style, design, & controls, and it is quite light.
Nice little case, but was too small for my camera. It was included in a package deal, and really should not have been.
I have the 128mb Micro Vault. It's great for carrying reasonable size files from home and work, and much less trouble that fooling with CDWR. File transfer is remarkably fast. Just plug into a USB port and it's recognized by Windows 2000 and XP as a drive. I had a slight problem with my WinME machine, in that some of the driver files ME was looking for to install the Micro Vault were not on my hard disc, and I had to extract them from the ME CD cab files. Works fine now. Prices are bound to go down and capicity will go up, so I expect these key drives will become popular.
I have owned my pair for over five years. I use them every day for music, movies, gaming, and video and they still sound great. I used these through the duration of going to college for my fine arts degree. They rode loose in my backpack to class and studios every day for years and they show only superficial signs of wear.I never treated them with extreme care, but I also don't drop them and handle them like a complete ape. If you handle these like a human being (using thumbs), neither the joints nor any other part will even crack. A friend of mine got his pair soon after I got mine. He has treated his much worse than I have and they still show very little wear.They sound amazing, especially considering you can find them for under $100 most of the time. They aren't the most comfortable headphones around, but they're just fine. After you get used to them, you should be able to wear them for a couple hours straight without discomfort.I shopped for months before I decided on these. Although Bose Triports are probably the most comfortable, neither those nor any of the other popular models of Sennheiser or anything like that can stack up to the overall clarity and volume of the V700's. I strongly recommend taking the time to directly compare headphones in stores WITH YOUR OWN MUSIC so that you are familiar with how much bass, treble, and midrange you should hear. I'm not an audiophile, but I have a good ear and I love all kinds of music from delta blues to electronica to jazz to deathmetal. These headphones have increased my quality of life by enriching my experience of some of my favorite art. If you love ANY kind of music, the V700's are almost assuredly worth the investment.
For some reason, if you by this type of cable at local stores they will cost several times more than you'll pay at Amazon. Instead of using a network connector, I hook up my two computers with one of these cables each. Since I use mostly one computer for the internet, I just switch from one cable to the other on my DSL modem when I switch computers. If you are heavy-handed, it might be better to get an extra one, in case you break the delicate lock-in clip that keeps them securely in your devices.
I think this product is horrible, because all i got was static from the speakers. The whole thing wouldnt turn on and the a/v power adapter for it was the problem. They must have given me a faulty speaker system, because it took me 2 hours until i got it to make static. I did what it said and nothing worked, oh and by the way the instructions dont have any words on them, just a diagram that tells you how to plug it up to the tv or the computer. The av adapter is able to be lost very easily, and i dont know if it would work.
This is a great USB drive; I got mine at a very cheap price on Amazon. I works great. However, it doesn't come w/ any password file protection software for it on it. But I still like and how it works so very easy.
Three months ago, I would've given this product at least 4 stars. I was very happy with it. Then, two months ago, after having owned it for 10 months, the sound suddenly died. Since I used the camera to capture short movies of my daughter, I needed audio. I sent it to a repair center, and since it was still under the year warranty, it was fixed free of charge. This month, my built-in-flash stopped working. Luckily, I still have a month left on my warranty, so I will be sending it in again for repair. However, given all these problems, I anticipate having a non-working, non-warranteed camera within the next 6 months. Sigh....
I purchased this item about a year ago and while I'm not super fond of the two cables and the way they sit kinda horizontal to each other out of the ports, I know that it allows the DVD-player to not need external power and I figured, okay fine it does its job, no problem. Until that is, I discovered the other day, that the player is region free!! What a lucky find!! I can now play European or Asian PAL DVDs in addition to any US NTSC ones, without any additional software, and without purchasing another expensive product. Thank you Targus!
This HD is perfect. Fast, reliable and easy to configure and use. I Do not know about support because I never needed at all :-).
Have not started my diet yet because of my primary association with Miller Time, baking goodies and ice cream. Gotta loose 40 lbs. Am getting ready with Alli, gym membership, new bicycle, smoked salmon and a positve attitude. I have the Sennheiser big brother RS-130. That wireless headset is so far above the compition that I automatically expect the best from this abreviated PMX 70 workout headset from Sennheiser. Also heard from people working out that this is one of the few headsets to stay in place, produce great sound and remain comfortable while working out. Wish me success by Christmas with family. Thank you for your consideration. Tress
With so many portable DVD players to choose from in the sub-$200 category, and so many "not so positive" reviews on reliability, it's tough to make a decision, but I picked the one with the lowest percentage of negative reviews and pushed the "buy" button. This is a great little player, including substantial Li-ion battery pack, wall and car chargers and headphones. I actually haven't tried the included headphones, using my studio headphones instead, and I do pick up some low frequency rotational noise when the player first starts, but it isn't noticeable once it's going. I realize that the various low-cost players have their share of reliability problems, and I'm hopeful that the odds are in my favor, but in any case, I'm really pleased so far ...
LOVE the mouse. The keyboard takes some getting used to as the keys are flat and it is difficult to keep your fingers "home". I've noticed an increase in errors since I started using this keyboard. I'll keep trying it for a while to see if I adjust. Otherwise, I'll go back to traditional keyboard.
I've ordered these VHS tapes several times from Amazon. They're excellent quality & get the job done. Good for multiple tapings. I prefer VHS over a DVR because sometimes you want to tape a special news event & keep the tape, and these are perfect for that. Great price for the quantity, definitely recommend!
I have two of these Pelican 1450 cases -- one for firearms and one for my DSLR camera gear. This is an outstanding case for either purpose. For camera gear, the foam inserts are removable in little cubic square increments, making it very easy to configure the case to hold camera, lenses, flash, and other accessories. For pistols and revolvers most users will leave the foam inserts intact, as the case holds pretty much any handgun snugly, with just the right amount of pressure, without modification. I can pack a couple of pistols and some clips no problem.If all of that is not enough, I also use one of these for transporting portable amateur radio gear. It is perfect for this.For any purpose, firearms, radio gear, or camera gear, this case provides a secure and lockable way to transport one's equipment without worry of physical shock to the equipment, or problems with water or humidity. These cases are watertight and very safe against the elements. This is important to me, as I often transport my camera gear in an open dinghy in coves and harbors, where the wind is apt to spray water on everything. This case has been 100% proof against this. Firearms don't like water or moisture either, making this case an ideal solution for transporting one's firearms.Replacement foam inserts are readily available for this case, by the way, so one case can serve multiple functions.A quality Made-in-USA product. Highly recommended. RJB.
I wanted to get some extra range out of the WRT54gl. These work as advertised and gave me the higher throughput out in the shop. The vendor shipped them quickly and they arrived in just 3 days.
This took a little while to tweak on initial setup, but had no problems with it since. If you power everything off and one device doesn't turn off, hit help and 99% of the time catches it and completes the process.Lights come on when you get near it, wish they stayed on longer.
Worked fine for a couple of months of sparse use. Then, it would not be recognized by my computer no matter how many times I tried to tighten the connections and reinstall. Now, it won't even power up. Completely dead. Thank you for wasting my money and worse, creating more useless garbage. A shame.
you get what you pay for these are not high quaility speakers like pioneer or kicker so that being said what i paid i can't complain but if you are going for ultimate system these are good starter speakers but thats it and the guys selling the speakers good guys I swear the speakers came in like 2 days brand new in box would highly order again from this seller
I have an older version of this speaker- that I bought years ago. The Microworks from Cambridge used to be their top of the line PC speaker. I was always showing it off to friends, playing music on my PC offensively loud - thinking I was &quot;it&quot;. Until my buddy Pete brought me over to his office to show off his new Megaworks. Have to say the sound is just as good as Microworks- maybe slightly better, but the style is much cooler. Looks like they had a bit of a redesign. Hoping I can drop enough hints to the little woman to get me these for Christmas. honest, I've been really good this year:)!
These are very small and work great for small wiring. I used them for low voltage under cabinet lighting wires. Ordered the small 4" tie wraps to go with them. They hold very well, the only con is that it is very hard to get the wrapper off the double sided tape.
I have this camera and have been using it for almost a yr. It takes great pictures. I've taken pictures of my kids at the amusement parks going around on a ride and it got a clear picture of a moving subject. It even does pretty good for night pictures too which I was amazed with. Overall it's a great camera. I like the easy loading of this cmaera too.
Just wiring up our home theatre system which we recently moved. I wanted a high end wire and Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowes all charge a bundle for this grade of wire (if they stock it at all) and in fact they charge about the same for a smaller gauge (16+) of wire they do stock. Amazon offered it for much less. The wire has a heavy and yet, very flexible exterior casing making it very durable and easy to route where you need it. The wire itself is fine twisted copper wire and holds up to stripping the shielding off extremely well. I've had speaker wire that was "delicate" and it always seemed I'd loose a lot of the individual copper strands when stripping wire using a -properly adjusted- wire stripper for the gauge of wire I was using. I'm delighted with this product and in fact, ran out today and need another spool. Highly recommended as a best buy and excellent quality wire for those who don't want to skimp nor compromise their audio setup.
after purchasing this TV for our parents 60th Anniversary, it seems we have given them nothing but strees & aggravation, not the pleasure we thought a wide screen LCD TV would provide. It is just returned form the TV repair shop for its latest 2 week visit. This is the 3rd breakdown in less than 5 months. At this point with all the replaced parts , they have a rebuilt TV & maybe had the pleasure of their TV 3 out of 5 months!Dealing with Maganavox is madding!
A great product here. The dual printers allow for less down time when switching between label types - a great asset when frequently jumping between two label types. This machine is fast, quiet, and (so far) reliable. I replaced a Turbo 330 with this - the 330 was fast, but loud and very temperamental. This is a giant leap over the previous generation.I would have preferred an RJ45 jack on this machine, but life is all about trade offs.....
I have had my cx4200 for about three years and it was finally malfunctioning on me. I bought this camera on a whim. I took it out on the fourth of july and all the pictures/video i took with this are incredible. it's 4 mp so every pic is crisp and the colors aren't saturated. the video blew me away! it plays back clear and smooth, though you can't tell what the sound is really like until you listen to it on your computer or tv. I have about ten great/cute videos of all the fireworks last night... You also get nice features with this, such as night shots, portraits, sports, close ups, landscape... this is a refreshing change to my old, SLOW, featureless camera.
Though these cables are super cheap they work just fine. I use one for connecting my XBOX 360 and the other I use to connect my Bluray/Stereo System.I also use the ARC HDMI on my TV to connect the sound system so that when I use my XBOX the sound gets passed out my TV and into my sound system using the HDMI ARC technology. In other words, these cheapy cables work just fine when using the 2-way ARC technology.
This gives amazing shadow detail, especially with HP5+. One of the best developers I've tried. I haven't tried it on anything other than 400 speed films.
compre estos audifonos para mi trabajos de edicion, los compre por ser sony y por el bajo precio, el material esta hecho com plastico barato, sin embargo se escuchan muy bien, un punto en contra es el cable que a pesar de estar hecho de buena calidad, es exageradamente largooo y es muy incomodo.
I LOVE THIS CAMERA!!!!!! This has been one of the best presents I have ever bought myself. I have used this camera, over and over and over again, and it has brought me so much joy! The pictures it takes are very amazing, and I am having so much fun with this thing. It has definitely brought out the inner photographer in me and my poor family have become the victims of my shutterbug craze. Absolutely no problems whatsoever with this camera!
I've been using this mouse for just over a decade. I started using it when it used to be a roller ball, then when the laser version came out I upgraded (probably 6 or 8 years ago). This is been a phenomenal mouse all the way around: it's extremely comfortable with NO fatigue (I move it and pick it up a lot), the software (OS X) is extremely customizable without being complicated (you can adjust the cursor speed AND acceleration separately - why doesn't anyone else do this?!?). Unfortunately, Contour doesn't produce it anymore so all one can buy is what's left in stock. US version is white, UK version is black. I wish they were still in production so they could make a wireless version.To provide a description for how I use it: I'm a designer so I move the mouse back and forth a lot, I have to be able to select large block of text as well as tick off small boxes in any given software dialog window. I work on dual screens (at least) so I tend to pick up the mouse frequently.What is unique about the physical design of this mouse is that the whole thing sits up higher in the middle and front, and the back tapers off and down. Usually, a mouse is higher in the back and then angles down toward the buttons (I never liked that). With the Unimouse, my wrist, fingers, arm (you name it) never gets tired because the mouse provides a perfectly ergonomic resting position for your hand - when in use!How big is it? Below are the measurements I took (why don't mouse manufacturers provide physical specs online?)Length: 5.25 inWidth: 2.75 (widest section)Hight: 1.5 in (tallest section)
I've had this headset almost 2 years and I really like it. I have never needed a volume adjustment or mute button, so I'm not missing that.For what this costs it is definitely worth it!
Purchased this camera to replace my old digital camcorder. Still picture quality is above average which is a bonus since you don't need to carry both a camcorder and still image camera on trips. The 4 megapixel shots should be just right for most casual photographers. Higher resolution just makes it harder to manage and share photos since the picture files become too large to email and don't really add anything in terms of quality to anything smaller than a 5X7 print. Great video performance except in low light conditions. When capturing video in low light, the color fades and turns brownish. Other than that, performance far exceeds what you would expect for the price.Where this camera excels is in value. What most people don't realize is your true cost doesn't stop at what you pay for the camera. For my first camcorder (which was also a Sanyo), I had to purchase an extra high capacity battery for about $40. The standard battery lasted only about 45 minutes and the extended battery lasted about 90 minutes. Plus, countless mini DV tapes which run anywhere from $5-7 each or more for 60 minutes of recording time. With the xActi, I was able to find 2 extra batteries online for $30 (for a total recording time of 3 hours), plus cheap and readily available 2Gb SD cards for $15 each (each card can hold 2 hours of video or over a thousand stills). So not only do you get a great value with the camera, the add-ons are reasonably priced, and reusable for the life of the camera. Total investment was under $300 which you would be hard pressed to beat with any other digital camcorder on the market if you included the accessories and tapes.Picture this....you go on vacation overseas with a full-sized camera bag. In the bag you have your camcorder, still camera, tapes, film or memory media, chargers, and anything else you need to take video and stills. All this probably weighs at least a few pounds, plus the headache of packing it with your luggage or carrying it on a plane and to your sightseeing destinations. Or, you can carry the xActi, plus batteries and extra memory all in your purse or pocket. Travel light and be ready to take the picture at right moment.So if you fall into the 99% of casual shooters out there, this is definitely the camera to buy. First rule of technology, unless you have money to burn, never buy the "cutting edge" products. You'll pay through the nose and it will be half the price you paid for it within a year or two. For convenience, ease of use, features, and total investment cost, you can't go wrong with this camera.
These replaced the factory speakers in the dash of my older GM car. Added some nice upper range brilliance to the sound. Easy enough to switch out.
Not only did this item not charge the DS, it caused it to start smoking and no longer turn on. Now, instead of finding a "cheap" solution to charge it, we cost ourselves another $129 or whatever the price of a DS is these days. I would definitely look elsewhere for an item such as this.
The first time I used this the 2nd front input jack broke. I cannot remove the XLR cable from that jack no matter how hard I try. The release button apparently became disconnected so it's just flopping around and isn't releasing the plug. I find the product very useful for plugging mics into my various preamps, so I give it more than 1 star for that reason. But considering this product is nothing more than a few XLR jacks mounted in a rack, having poor quality jacks is really disappointing.FOLLOW-UP 1/11/2011: I was able to repair the broken jack by disassembling it and bending the release pin back to it's original position. So at least the jacks are designed to be repairable.
I just received my player a few days ago, and I love it. This one is my first MP3 player, but it's been fairly easy to figure out. I do admit the instruction manual is like what??!! It's in English, but not very well. Anyway, if you fiddle with it long enough...you're like oh ok now I know what they meant in the book. LOLAnyway, the size is great. I've mainly used the neck strap (which can be shortened as a wrist strap) or the arm band. My main reason to get this one was the portability and the expandability. Right now, I'm just using the memory it came with, but will get a SD card later just so I can load more stuff on it. I'm so pleased when it comes to exercising with it to walk at the track and the sound is awesome, that really did impress me more than I expected it to. The other factor I liked was the voice record capability, this way I goto the doctors office or somewhere else that I can't take down notes fast enough, I can record it and refer back to it. The FM reception is great. I live outside of a small town and in a home with a tin roof. My room is on the second floor and I can't pick up reception with my stereo for some stations that are in bigger cities, but my MP3 player does just fine--No problems picking up KSBJ in Houston. I researched many and I'm glad that I decided on this one. You can't go wrong with it.
this is an excellent piece of hardware, agree with all the 5 start reviews and recommend it to Linux users/admins make sure you google fun_plug, out of the box is just a Samba server for windows machines with fun_plug (I'm using version 3 inreto.de) you can make it a nfs server, web server, rsync server, etc, you can telnet to it and customize it as you want. 100% recommend it.it is 1GB eth but I only was able to make it go at ~12MB/s max, so I'm doubding it... anyway is not slow and I'm still testing.added later: when opening big pictures is slow, the ethernet port is 1G but I think the CPU is too slow so you only get up to ~12MB/s, I'm not using it now, I'm using an old P4 pc with fedora for the same purpose.
I really like the unit, after purchasing this one for myself a purchase of the SanDisk Sansa e280 was made for my spouse which holds double that amount of music for about the same price. We both like them. The quality of the sound is great. I did not like the ear buds, but I found some over the ear panasonic earphones at Walmart that I purchased for less than $10 that I prefer. The unit has a radio as well as you can put pictures on it with your music.
Have been using Kingston Memory for years. So far I have not had any bad experience with their products. My order was delivered ahead of my expected delivery time. thanks Amazon.com.
Tiffin makes a quality filter at a good price. I always purchase some type of protective filter for my camera lenses and these do the job.
the quality is good, but it needs a keypad and callerid. The battery life appears to be good and its fairly comfortable
What ever became of a basic good sounding audio system with a simple bass& treble control. It sounds good but it is sure complex to me. I guess I am getting old. It has a ton of small buttons on the remote. If you get into it, it's very complex.
I bought this headphone for use with my desktop and laptopcomputers. I thought for a $35.00 headphone, the least Ican expect is a clear sound. But to my surprise, the soundquality is horrible, this is definitely not a $35.00 headphone. In fact, I wouldn't spend more than $3 for this kindof quality. Stay away from this head phone unless you likewasting your money
I have had this model for about a 9 months.The VCR makes better than expected recordings. I don't use this much but have no complaints.DVD functionality is flawless from my experience.The Remote blows though. There is not thing that I can't do with it, but the layout is awful and non-intuitive.I do wish that the unit could display the elapsed time counter on the unit with out also displaying it on the screen. My old JVC did this but this one forces the display to both, or neither.If not for the remote and the display, this would get 5 stars.
I bought this dock and speaker set so I could listen to my Ipod in the kitchen or while I am cleaning somewhere in the house that is not near the stereo. They are perfect for that use. The sound has been surprisingly good, much better than I expected. Since purchasing this through Amazon, I have seen similar products in stores that were more expensive.
About the best buy on the market for the investment. Easy to operate nice large display.
The Panasonic Lumix case is a great case to protect the TZ5 camera. It fits snugly with a good amount of padding. It won't accomodate a spare battery, but it is more compact than the leather case, but I wanted to fit it in my purse or pocket, so this case fits the bill and is attactive too!
I thought this actually recoiled. I did not realize you have to hand wined it up. It does not wind up easily. It is actually hard to do and the case is much larger that I thought it would be.
I bought this camera to replace a Canon A70 that I bought about 4 years ago. The A70 LCD screen stopped working. I set out to buy to buy something thin and small to drop in a breast shirt pocket. This is not going to fit in the breast pocket of a shirt- at least not comfortably. But it does have camera feel and look and I walk around with it in my pants pocket fine. It takes very good pictures and has many options like image stabilization and manual controls. As mentioned it has the look and feel of a traditional camera albeit smaller and is comfortable for shooting. This uses two AA batteries (A70 used 4). AA batteries means you can always get power in a pinch. Get rechargeable NiMH batteries to save a bunch of $$ and you will use this to snap pictures all the time. The A570is is an improved version of the A70 which I had good results with so I went with something I knew. Also the reviews elsewhere are almost universally good. I think this camera compares favorably in every respect to most anything out there with the exception of size. But the really small cameras sacrifice some of the features or if not, are quite a bit more expensive.
Motorola makes solid iron and this product lives up to that reputation.I have had Motorola cable modems (along with phones and radios) for many years now and never had a single problem. Eventually noticed I was not getting the advertised speeds from Comcast and called customer service, thinking there might be an issue with the line. I was told that my old SB4100 modem did not support the higher-speed standard and I would need to upgrade to get those higher speeds. I automatically turned to another Motorola, this time the SB5101.Changeover was truly painless. Plug in the new one, call Comcast, give them the identifying information and I was up and running within minutes. I recall there was a small glitch when my computer was not found by Comcast. It turned out it was necessary to power off and on the Linksys router also. I immediately noticed the increase in speed which, according to the various online meters, doubled.I have now had the modem almost one year, have had no problems with it at all and continue to cruise at advertised speeds.
I've had my M3 since early September and my experience has been quite different. I had an older NavMan GPS sleeve for my IPAQ, and compared to that the GPS acquisition time, route calculation, and off-route detection is much faster. I have used it quite extensively for business trips and it consistently acquires a position in 1-2 minutes and detects that I'm off route by the time a get a couple blocks. I've run across a couple software bugs, however looking at my Garmin log the last stack dump was Sept 28th (3 months ago) and I have never had to reset it while in use.I can't compare to the more expensive Garmin GPS systems (that have consistently gotten good reviews), however for the price (~$450 compared to $1000+ for higher end models) I think you get quite a bit for the price.The only complaints I have are that there is not an optional cradle that I can use to sync with my PC (you have to use a USB cable) and I don't like the fact you can't selectively download maps (when you download any new maps it completely overwrites the maps you have loaded). I do agree about Garmin support. I have tried to use their support web site and NEVER got a response back from them.
I have to go with the earlier reviews that this is not a very durable machine. We bought ours about two and a half years ago, and the drive drawer no longer opens after infrequent and gentle use. I figure we're going to be replacing this machnine and took off the back cover; nothing is jamming the mechanism.
Installs easily. No drivers required. Works flawlessly from a distance. Great looking. Only one I've seen with a keyboard/mouse combo. Perfect with large LCD.
Purchased this printer due to its high marks in Consumer Reports. Too many problems with it and finally replaced it with a Lexmark.
The iTrip works as advertised and I've had very few interference problems (Twin Cities area of Minnesota - YMMV at different locations). Very easy to use, charges my iPod, I just wish they had a way to use it in the house too.
I have the Sony DCS-F818 and the LCS-FHA - an excellent bag for this camera. I also believe in carrying multiple 512MB or 1G memory sticks versus one single large memory stick. I needed a safe carry case for my memory sticks and also needed a slim profile so the case could fit in the front pocket of my camera bag. This sturdy case not only looks good, it fits the memory sticks snugly without being too tight. I would give this 4.5 stars only because there is no way to mark each stick as being full versus being empty. All in all, an item that perfectly met my needs.
I constantly search for the best overall price on the net. I was pleasantly surprised that Amazon offered the lowest price that I could find for this OEM item. Buy here.
This particular universal remote is good in that it allows for controlling several electronic components such as watch tv, dvd, cable etc. It is somewhat limited with respect to its competor, the Pronto, it that the Pronto has greater flexibility with macros and allows for greater customization of functions. The Pronto is, however, more expensive that the Harmony 1000.
Watch out for this card. It does not have any Windows 9x drivers included, nor does it have drivers for any other OS. Microsoft, Microsoft, Microsoft... must have been some handshaking going on at the session layer when this card was made!
All too often, I think consumers assume that getting more for less is a good thing. In stereo systems, and especially speakers, this isn't necessarily true. I bought my B&amp;W 601s two weeks ago at a specialty store nearby, and I absolutely love them. They produce a very well-rounded sound, including a decent amount of bass for bookshelf speakers. $400 is about $50 cheaper than most stores would have them for, and well worth the price.
I just want to refute the top review here, I have a 720, which is the same as the 728, just less memory, and i have accessed my Earthlink account to get on line more than once. I can't do it from home, but it worked in the expedia cafe in LAX, and in New Jersey, at my relatives' house.
Fast delivery; good price for good product. I bought this bag for my cousin and he absolutely loves it, it meets all his needs, and fits him perfectly.
It serves well for the purpose I was seeking - WIFI accessibility (from a cable ethernet connection - i.e., such function available in a hotel room). I ran into bit of issue when setting it up. I called D-Links service and received very good response from them in terms of response time and quality of the service. In addition: the price I paid via purchase through Amazon was very reasonable.
It arrived on time. It fit my phone. I didn't have to go to the mall to buy it. Big smile on my face.
These headphones are great out of the package. They come with multiple earbuds in case you lose any (I didn't, they stay attached pretty well) and sound excellent for the price. They block out noise really well, but it's much better listening if there isn't any outside noise in the first place.However, the part that splits off into the separate earplugs came loose after a few months. I tried some electrical tape to patch it up, but soon it came loose again and the wires started to fray. Now I need to buy another pair because the left one doesn't produce sound anymore. I wish there were other headphones like these ones to compete with Sony (i.e. extremely comfortable ones.)
Works MUCH better then I ever dreamed or expected for such a price. $144???? Any bad reviews on this item are coming from crazy people. I was blown away by how good it works. I WAS expecting a piece of trash, a toy. But after reading all the reviews I took a chance. Glad I did. May not be CIA material....but for the common man you'll have no complaints unless you just like to complain!!!!
If you are looking for an elegant leather bag, look elsewhere. This one is plain, functional, easy to use, and holds everything I need without being too bulky. It will hold, for instance, my laptop, the charger, a handful of pens and post-it notes, a folder and a notepad very nicely. It is a very satisfactory product for the price and I would probably have paid even a little more for it... it is a fairly good deal. It has the perk of having a zipper-closure laptop section, and a flip-over top that snaps shut, providing double protection from rain or other abuse. A functional and useful bag. No problems that I am aware of; it's just what it says it is.
Nice product! Protects the thumb drives and is well made and zips/unzips easily. I highly recommend this! It holds your thumb drives securely and protects them.
This product is supposed to be a world class product, so I bought it. Whiel the signal os OK, the connector pin to the bsae (from where the headsets are recharged) do not seem to work very well. I have used it a couple of time (to my wife's pleasure) but gave up on waiting for it to recharge.
DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON-THEY ARE HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE FROM AMAZON EVER AGAIN.
The lens kit is great. You have to buy the Lens Adapter to be able to use these lenses, but that's not too expensive.It's a little tough using the lenses at first because the viewfinder does not look through the lenses themselves. The parallax is enhanced because of the different views, but it doesn't take too long to figure it out and learn to compensate.Also, on the DC265, if you want to use the close up lenses you will need to use manual focus or all of your shots will be blurry.If you take a lot of pictures, this lens kit will only increase your desire to take more pictures, as you can get so many more interesting images this way.
The product met my needs very well. I had been instructed by customer service to purchase an SD memory card for my GPS device that was not HD for video cameras. This was the only one that I could be certain was no HD/HC from the pictures shown. It worked great in my GPS device.
Wow, this thing is very noisy, I may have to find a sound proof booth for it. The Accomdata drive I brought two years ago is whisper silent, plus it has 2 FW-800 ports for expansion. The WD Pro only has one FW-800 - So out of the three types of connections available the slowest one was chosen for expansion. And remember FW800 is not backward compatible to FW400.
The battery is working great. I can go 8 or more hours on a charge.
I removed the hard drive from an old notebook computer. The drive had been partitioned into 3 logical drives. I easily inserted the drive into the case and plugged the USB cord it into another notebook. Voil&agrave;! I was able to access all three logical drives and save my files.I now have a portable hard drive that I can use for almost anything.
My step-son was interested in getting some 40 gigabyte monster to carry all his music around on; I was interested in having something lightweight but flexible and easy to use. I keep my music organized on a Toshiba laptop, so I don't need much more than the 1 gigabyte this unit holds. I found the file organization system very easy to use -- you can use Windows Explorer to drop and drag files onto it. You aren't stuck using just one source for your online music. The microphone and radio are above average, too. The headphones sucked, but they all do; just pick up the ones you want separately.
The JVC GR-DV800U is a lot of camera for a modest amount of money, but, as other reviewers have pointed out, it suffers in poor lighting conditions as do many other camcorders. I'm giving it two stars because 1) JVC tech support personnel are a bit numb and less than helpful; and 2) although the product is advertised as being compatible with OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 (Firewire) inputs, it will only work with Pinnacle, Belkin and Orange Micro Firewire PCI boards. Otherwise you can't transfer it to your computer. So you may have to cough up a PCI slot and another $45 to make it work. (I have an onboard Asus IEEE 1394 and a separate PCI Texas Instruments OHCI compliant board and neither would accept and install the camera connection. My wife's computer wouldn't take it, either, getting us only a big yellow question mark in Device Manager in Windows XP.JVC is a bit dishonest in its claims to be compatible with OHCI-compliant connections, but the camera's good and (best part) it has a MIC IN jack, which is the main reason I bought it.
I purchased these after losing one of the original cushions off my Sony earbuds recently. The replacements are a thinner material that is too soft to stay properly fitted in your ear. I find it necessary to constantly readjust the earpiece with the new cushion so that it properly seals. My earbuds are the noise cancelling type, and a good seal is very important to properly eliminate outside noise. Any jaw movement seems to dislogde it, so eating, drinking or chewing gum makes the headset useless with the new cushions.Also, like other reviewers, it is ridiculous that you have to purchase all three sizes of replacement cushions to get the one size you need. Why not sell a package that includes all one size? If you are buying replacements, you pretty well know what size you need.Bottom line, they work, but not very well. I would not recommend this item.
I have purchased two Visonic MCT-550's and neither would work out of the box after attaching the sensor cable to the wireless unit and putting the sensor in water. Fortunately, I was able to use the same method to get both of them operational. With the unit open, take a small piece of wire, a paper clip or the tips of a pair of metal scissors (or anything else that can conduct) and bridge the two little flat head screws on the blue housing that clamps down on the wires to the sensor while the sensor wiring is still attached to the blue housing. Basically you are simulating a closed circuit in the sensor and the LED should blink 3 times indicating a flood has been detected. It will also blink when you remove the bridge from the screws indicating the alarm restore assuming you have DIP switch 3 set to ON. Once that is done try the sensor in water. For me, the sensor detects the water condition every time it's submerged. Seems to be some initial impedance mismatch that prevents it from working out of the box.
It has all the features I need : simulated surround sound for a 2 speaker sound system that I have, enhanced dialogue, 5 different enhanced picture mode, and support for digital audio DTS/Dolby through its coaxial cable.
While the design looks just like my older model the audio range is not the same. These are very muddy & tinny with a narrow range in sound. I should have double check the model # before ordering these. These will be my emergency backup headphones I guess, but I doubt I'll use them.
this dvd player is exactly what i was looking for. i have had no problems so far with the player. the main reason i got the player was to try out the HDMI of my LCD tv. the picture is perfect i can finally view my dvds in HDMI. plays everything i put in the player.
I started out about a year or so ago with a 14 hour Tivo unit and LOVED it. The problem was they lie about capacity... sort of. 14 hours or in the case of the 30 hour unit are really more like 6 hours and 11 hours with the recorder set to record at BEST quality... anything lower and the picture looks bad. I then paid Tivo to send me a new unit that had been upgraded to 3 hours.... Then that was still not enough time with the system set at best quality.I finally found out I could upgrade the thing myself... so my recomendation is to get the cheapest on that you can and upgrade it. This VOIDS you tivo warrenty but hey we all like to live on the edge right :)I now have a 117 hour Tivo because the company I used to upgrade my Tivo (http://www.digitalrecorder.tv/) added an 80GB disk and now instead of having to delete my recordings early or being more picky about what I record I can go nuts and record anything and everything. I even saw on one website (http://pvrhack.sonnik.com/tivo/tivoking.htm) a guy who has a 151+ hour Tivo.Another good website for Tivo upgrade information is http://www.9thtee.com/tivoupgrades.htm. They have parts for sale and directions on how to upgrade your Tivo (The easiest is a 14 hour unit since you just add a &quot;blessed&quot; drive)happy Tivoing and hack away!PS If you can't tell I love this thing!
I recieved my ipod quickly due to the great shipping of Amazon.It is updated with the latest firmware as of 03/01/08 and seems to work great except that the scroll wheel is a little unresponsive.
PROS: 1) Made by great company with exceptional reputation2) Sounds great!!!3) I love the volume control. I clip my MP3 inside my pants pocket when I'm mowing/vacumming and I can easily turn the volume up with the mower on and then turn it down when its off without having to get to the MP3 player - VERY convenient!4) They look greatCONS: 1) It was a bit trickey at first to get these to fit just right in my ears. The design is a bit different than what I was use to, but once you get it and get use to it, you'll like it.
The ink did not work for tbe. Brother all in one I will buy brother brand name what I bought does not work.
Just replaced my canon digital that broke, and because of my budget, I took a gamble on this Isonic Camera. I could not beleive the features on this camera and how easy it was to use. More importantly, the photos came out amazing. And, it was so easy to see on the large LCD screen.Also, I was able to frame the pictures, and send them out as postcards.I think it had more features than my other camera, and if not, I surely didnt know how to utilize them on my canon. I would definatley recommend this camera to anyone, including anyone like me who doesnt know how to use a camera !!!
I've been looking at this thing for a couple of years now and waiting for someone to write a good review of it. I had assumed that since it is made by "Boss" that it would surely sound like something you could buy from Pep Boys or Autozone (not good), but I was wrong. The Pyramid CR79G it replaced was that though. I have a 1997 Tacoma with a cheepskate DIY four-way which consists of a JVC KDA815 ($75 shipped on Ebay), a 200w RMS 10" powered MTX sub ($89 shipped from Amazon) , a Pioneer 35w x 4 amp and Clarion 50w x 4 amp ($110 for both, Craigslist).Midbass is currently handled by Polk SR6500 6.75" in the doors ($60 used from Ebay in 2006, will be replaced with Dayton RS180-4s, as soon as they are back in stock), midrange by the 4" from the top of the line JL Audio 3-way set* ($40 used from Ebay in 2006) mounted in Q-logic kick panels ($200+ from Crutchfield in 2006 - DO NOT BUY THESE, they are awfull) and Vifa D26NC55 tweeters I got for $1 each on Ebay from the M&K; bankruptcy liquidation. I sealed the door holes with plexi-glass and deadened them with Frost King foam/foil Duct insulation from Lowes.Thermwell Products FV516 "FROST KING" FOAM & FOIL DUCT INSULATION 12"X1/8"X15' (Pack of 4)So for this to work I need two bandpass XOs, one for midbass and one for midrange. The JVC has front, rear and sub 5V pre-outs with a lowpass on the sub and a highpass for front/rear. I connected the sub out to the MTX and the front/rear to the front/rear inputs on the BX55, so it gets the highpass from the JVC at 62hz. The sub outputs on the BX55 go to the Clarion and it is bridged to power the Polks, so there is my midbass bandpass - 62 to about 850. The bandpass for the mids is set at 1000-4200, and I have the tweets at 4600 up. I had previously tried various passive XOs to bandpass the mids (the Pyramid has only a highpass) but was never happy with the sound.Whether the Boss really has 9V (!!!) out or not I can't say, but I can say that its signal is much stronger than my old XO, so I got to turn the gains down on my amps. And that there is less distortion at high volumes now, and the the unit added no noise to the system that I can hear. I can also say that the XO points work as they are supposed to. This thing is a really good buy at this price.*I recently took the JL/Qform kicks out and tried some satellites from the Altec Lansing ADA890 computer speakers in their place velcroed to the stock kick panels. Ghetto I know but the sound is much better than the JLs pointed at the trans tunnel could ever hope to do. I cut the tweet wires, wired the two 3" paper and foam drivers for a for a 4ohm load and stuffed the little cubes with polyfill. The four drivers get 17 watts each and sound suprisingly good in this bandwidth. They consist of two cubes slightly twisted so one points at one seat and the other points at the opposite seat. They were free. They play much nicer now that they are crossed higher than the 400 that the Pyramid allowed.
I bought a pair ofSimmons 24152 Wide Angle 10x50 Binocularsabout twenty years ago. I paid at least eighty bucks back then. It was obviously worth it since they are still my favorite pair. It's nice not having to constantly keep readjusting the focus. Great optic and very durable. I would say definitely, worth forty bucks, especially if they are new or like new.
Two packages of 25 arrived on a timely basis. 20% of the cases were broken at the hinges. Too much of a hassle to send back. Don't buy!
Viewsonic is absolutely correct in stating that the lines are necessary parts of the aperture grill. Every monitor with this type of technology (which is an excellent technology, by the way) has these lines, including my Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 1000. They are nothing to worry about, and you will not notice them.
I've had this headset for about 3 years, the mic and headphones on it still work fine but from all the use the ear padding wore off. Well, I ordered another one and I expect it will last just as long as the first one.It only bothers my head alittle if I throw the headset on and don't bother to reposition my glasses, if I put my glasses on after I already have the headset on they are fine for hours. No real cons that I can think of.
This tranasction was easy, the product was perfect and it arrived very fast. The only concern was that it came in an envelope with almost no cushioning. I was surprised and relieved that none of the disc cases were cracked. I think I was lucky!!! Vendor should do everyone a favor and spend a couple more cents on reasonable packing.
I wanted something thin to store my laptop in. This fits my 15.6" laptop perfectly and it's easy to tote around the house and take on the road. Plus I LOVE the color!!The reason I rated it a 4 instead of a 5 is because I thought that it zipped all the way around. The sides zip up nicely but the top is open and I hoped to keep my laptop away from dust.One more thing to note (though it doesn't bother me because when I am using it I take it out of the case) is that with a 15.6" screen there isn't room to plug in the laptop while it's in the case.
I bought this last month and have used it in my camera and my ASUS EEE PC. It works much faster than my 1 GB SD card and I am very happy with it.
I was shocked at the haphazarded shipping approach taken by Amazon in packaging this hard drive, and have to give the product a rather low score based on that alone. Rather than a manufacturer's box within a shipping box with styrofoam peanuts or some such intelligent method, the drive arrived poorly suspended by feable styrofoam end caps (one which had worked its way loose) in a thin cardboard box that was a lttle mashed. The product documentation lay at the bottom of the box along with the power supply and connecting cables. Luckily the hard drive worked as advertised, but I have never, ever experienced such shoddy shipping by anyone. I would never expect this from Amazon. What gives?
It's ink. It makes pictures. It goes in my printer. I don't really know what else to say. It tastes a lot better than the generic version too.
This pretty much works as advertised. I use it to connect to distant wifi sources as this long cable allows me to put my external wifi dongle up in the air where it will do some good.
I am so thrilled to have found this product. I take portraits of myself daily for my fashion blog, & this remote makes it so much easier. Before, I was setting the self-timer, pressing the button, & running to my position to make the shot in time. But with the remote, I am able to sit back, relax, & enjoy the shooting. :] I highly recommend this product for anyone who is tired of running back & forth with their self-timer.
pen and mouse work well. Tablet keys add ease of use to graphics programs.
I bought this cd player as my first portable. For 50 bucks it sure works great. The headphones seem a little dinky but they sound great. It miss's a viewing window for the cd though. The stuff it comes with is pretty awsome too.
After I did a little research on Amazon with other peoples reviews and had it narrowed down to three I decided to buy these. I can not believe the sound that comes out of these!!! There is no static or buzzing sound. Even when it is on low the sound is so clear. I strongly reccomend these speakers to anyone who wants to use minimal space and have a quality sound with a great low price!
This is made for Retina screen or newer MacBook Pro screen only. It didn't fir my 2008 MBP at all.
The black leather case is just the right size for the camera, and not bulky. It's protective, and has a belt loop in the back, if needed. The camera strap can hang out, which is handy, and the price is reasonable.
I was looking for something that had 2 usb ports and a regular car adapter in the center and that is what i got not sure why the picture changed. I charge my psp and GPS with it everyday and it works great!!
I bought this memory chip when I purchased my camera. The second time I used the camera I experienced problems. The camera would shut down when I tired to delete a picture or view a picture just taken. Thinking it was the camera I spent a couple of months going back and forth with Nikon because when Nikon would test the camera the problems did not occur. I had not shipped the memory chip with the camera as instructed by Nikon. Eventually while talking with Nikon via phone I swapped the memory chip from my camera to a friends exact same camera and the reverse (this person's chip to my camera). With the other chip in my camera I did not have any problems. My chip in their camera, the camera experienced the exact same problems I experienced when that chip was in my camera. So I contacted Transcend and they did immediately replaced the memory chip. Unfortunately, what they sent me doesn't work any better than the initial chip I had so I plan to buy another chip brand.The positive experience was that Transcend was great about replacing the chip. Unfortunately the 2nd chip isn't any better than the first.
Grundig Radios are exceptionally good portable radios. I have two or three around the house each tuned to a different station, because they're so inexpensive. They're also light weight and small enough to fit anywhere. The batteries seem to last forever. The sound quality is very good for such small speakers.In emergencies a battery pack inside can be charged with a hand crank if the AA batteries quit.I recommend Grundigs very highly and since electronic stores often don't carry them, Amazon is the best place to buy them.
this is the same exact product that the cable company was renting to me for $7.99/month. it made more sense for me to buy this for the price then to continue to rent it. so far this modem is working great and I have had no problems whatsoever and it works as it should.
I use these dvd's for two purposes. First as media storage where they do the job just fine. Second as dvd's for friends and family to watch home videos. However sometimes my video skips, freezes, and restarts at random. I don't know if it's just a bad dvd, or the program that I use to put the video onto the disk (miDVD on the iMAC)
I am giving 5 stars to the camera alone. If I had to rate the colaterals: Instructions, manuals, customer service, and intentional obstacles ...then It wont deserve more than 3 stars.When correctly configured and "harmonized" within your network, the camera works very well. I dont know about your expectations but compared with others ccd cameras in the market the balance price/quality is unbeatable.Since any critic must be 1) constructive to the maker and 2) helpful to other customers, following ...the details and tips:Problem: Lack of information, Instructions and solutions to specific and commom problems experienced by most of the users.**** Read Carefully what the other users who rated positively the camera, said about it and how they resolved the problems. Without all these tips I would have wasted hours to findout the solutions. Amazingly those issues are not yet in the Q&A; at DLINK support site and neither complement pages for your manuals. Another Marketing Dude with a good monthly check but not a clue about the most fundamental Marketing disciplines.Resuming:**** Not only with the camera or Dlink... Any thing hooked to your PC or network must be updated with the most recent firmware. Here...No exceptions, and if you use diferent brands for your router and other net-gears then no option: Update the firmware.**** If you are behind a router and you want use the DDNS than use the router's feature and not the camera one.**** If you are using diferent brand for your router... WATCH OUT:a) Transmission rate of the camera must be 11 Mbs. DLINK's ambitions must have let them think that most of the routers in the market are their own, so the 22 Mbs for the 802.11 b standard has been assumed.b) If your using Linksys G router then adjust the basic rate (wireless advanced setup) to 1-2 Mps This will make it more compatible with all sort of exotic 11B devices.c) Assign to the camera a static IP so you will be able to forward through the router, the necessary ports for Audio+Video**** Customer Service:.... Have a translator from India before calling ( My english teatcher and friend Kamal is from India...so no hard feelings here ), and be sure that you are a beginer because if you are an advanced user you ll have to be patient and wait untill the dude finishes his script and then find out that you know more than him and it it is only then when you deserve a real tech. assistant. The dude will give you a code, forward your call and then when "the expert" takes the phone the call is lost. bip bip bip bip.....nnnnoooooooooo all this time wasted and I only got an "Indie-Tech" Language Class.Hey Markting Dude This is again your department...uppps Remember...: No Emporwerment Without Ownership...you ll be soon in the toaster if you dont change something.
I've been waiting for the right set to come along before replacing my direct view 40" Sony. Picture quality was my highest priority. When I got a chance to view a demo of the new Pioneer Kuro plasmas, I was impressed.After discussion, test report reviews and a viewing of the set with my wife, we decided to get the 50" non-Elite model. We liked that the speaker bar was located on the bottom of the panel and not the sides and the set came with a table top stand. We have no need for the Home Gallery option or the advanced tweaking that the Elite model offered.Once it was set up, we were even more impressed with the set. There's plenty of inputs, adequate picture control and as expected, the picture quality is outstanding. The black level is incredible and really makes the colors 'pop' and the contrast is quite good. We have a light controlled room, so we were able to reduce the default light output level from the 'torch' mode to more reasonable levels.We get our hi-def signals from a rooftop antenna and they look great. I love to fire up my receiver and listen in 5.1 sound when it's available. (Journeyman, The Unit, CSI and Moonlight all have great sound production.)The digital tuner works well, the remote has 4 direct inputs for favorite channels and the set looks good even when it's off! It's reasonably quick to display a picture when started from the typical standby mode.My only nits to pick: I don't care for the PIP function, it's awkward to use and not terribly useful, a far cry from the previous Sony set. The channel changes are a bit slow and the display info that accompanies each change lingers too long. The set does run warm in use, but, that's not unusual for a plasma.Overall, both my wife and I love this set. It's the perfect size for our application. The picture quality is outstanding and is the main reason we bought this set. Though not 'cheap', it's highly recommended.
Not much to say about an extension cord except that it does what it is supposed to do. Heavy, good quality.
This is a great sound card!! Paired with my Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speaker system the sound rivals the Marantz, Bose 301 combo I have in my den. It has more features than I will ever use, but nothing wrong with a little overkill. I have read reviews saying this card can be difficult to install. My install went flawlessly. Would recommend this card to anyone who wants to take their computer sound to the next level.
When most think of laser printers, the Hewlett-Packard brand comes immediately to mind. Why, because HP has a long history of manufacturing quality printers for all segments of the business environment. From DesignJets for professional grade large scale printouts, to inkjets for home & SOHO, and increasingly departmental business environments, to their legendary laser printer, the HP moniker is synonymous with printers despite the fact that HP manufacture so much more. I particularly like their series of oscilloscopes with interchangeable modules. But HP does printers well, and when the age of the color LaserJet dawned in the mid-1990's, HP was once again the leader to catch, to emulate, to try and outperform. Which brings me to the HP Color LaserJet 4500n; "n" standing for Network Card the printer ships with.The ProductThe HP Color LaserJet 4500n is a big machine, weighing in at some 112 pounds, the printer dwarfs the HP LaserJet 4 series which it is loosely modeled after. This is not personal printer made to sit comfortably on your desk, but a departmental/ enterprise-class high performance, high output color printer. After the optional duplexer (two-sided printing) and a 500 sheet tray is added, the printer gains more heft and weighs in at some 170 pounds! Make no mistake, this is a big printer.The HP Color LaserJet 4500n ships with a 133MHz Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISC) processor chip. The printer ships with 32Mb RAM standard, but a maximum of 208MB (an unusual denomination), can be added. This should increase performance dramatically; all of our printers came configured with 64MB of RAM.As I mentioned above, the "N" model ships with an internal HP JetDirect 10/100 Ethernet network card, while the "DN" model adds duplex printing. The network setting can be configured via the printer menu, or through Jet Direct software, which offers a Windows or web interface. The default networking protocol is TCP/IP, but DTL, Apple Talk, and IPX/SPX. There is also a bi-directional parallel port, and a USB interface card can be purchased separately.Color EverywhereUnlike its inkjet brethren of the time, color LaserJet printers typically sport separate toner cartridges for each color; i.e. CYBM, Cyan, Yellow, Black and Magenta. The HP Color LaserJet 4500n is no different, sporting four large single color cartridges which over time become quite messy. Whenever, a color document is printed each cartridge prints onto the paper separately increasing the time it takes to print said documents some four time over monochrome or black documents. When printing mono documents, you would do well to select the mono setting in order to ensure quicker output.HP Color LaserJet 4500n print driver, like all HP printer drivers allow you complete control over the print output; i.e. the printer driver has various setting that allow one to tailor the output. For instance, you can manually specify the paper type used, or the tray from which it is selected. The driver also supports HP proprietary ColorSmart II color calibration technology to ensure the color you see on your scanner, monitor screen, and printer, match for realistic output. Printing in color the HP Color LaserJet 4500n is capable of four pages per minute output, while printing in monochrome will yield up to sixteen pages per minute.Speed / PerformanceWhen idle the HP Color LaserJet 4500n goes into power save, and thus when a job is sent to it, it takes a few minutes to warm up. Be forewarned however, due to the rotation of the toner carousel when the printer is warming up and/or printing it is noisy; but once warmed to the task, the printer is relatively quiet. Once it warmed up, no matter the output, or content of the page to be printed the speed of the printing is constant. The standard paper tray will hold 250 sheets, and an optional 500 sheet tray can be added. A third tray for envelopes and legal sized or outsized papers is above the standard tray in a fold down drawer.The HP Color LaserJet 4500n is not the fastest printer in this field, but the quality of the print outs is on or above par with the competitors. The HP Color LaserJet 4500n's native 600x600 dots-per-inches (dpi) is not as high as the 1200x1200 available on some competitors, but the difference is not notable enough to prevent purchase. Indeed the quality of the output is excellent be it mono text and color graphics, or a combination of both. While glossy paper is best for photos, even on ordinary plain paper, the output is good, but not exceptional. As in inkjet output, the whiter the paper, the sharper and crisper the output will be.ConsumablesThis printer can be expensive to maintain. Like all printers, the real money is made not on the sale of the unit, though the HP Color LaserJet 4500n sports a heavy price tag, but the consumables. Each of the HP Color LaserJet 4500n's four genuine HP toner cartridges cost upwards to $100.00 new. Though third party refillable cartridges are available at a small savings, experience informs me that most are of inferior quality to genuine HP cartridge, and should be avoided. Other consumables include the Drum Kit ($75.00), Fuser Kit ($210.00), and the Transfer Kit (180.00). Granted these last three items do not need to be replaced at nearly the frequency as the toner, but they will need to be replaced during the life of the printer; in my experience, the drum it is second in line after the toner cartridge in terms of replacement frequency, it only last on average six months. The Transfer Kit can last a year or more.ConclusionMy user base swears by these printers. As complicated as they are in design we have never had to service one, they just work and work well. Output is sharp, crisp, and vibrant. And while the tone tends to make itself evident throughout the inside of the printer, and can mar the output, but periodic maintenance should keep the multi-colored toner dust under control.HP has started introducing business class departmental inkjet printer that dramatically lowers the cost of ownership, making color more affordable. However, they lack the higher duty-cycle of their Color LaserJet brethren, so true enterprise users might want to stay laser. All things considered the HP Color LaserJet 4500n meets or exceeds the business needs of my clients, providing the color output they need at a price they seem willing to accept.
I bought this Zune 30 GB MP3 player for my brother's 21st birthday. It's EXACTLY what he wanted! Because I pre-bought it the price was FABULOUS! Awesome!Amazon said it wouldn't get here before January. It was here before December! I was thrilled (as his bday is early December). He has been using it non-stop since! Great deal! And the quality of music/video/pictures is just as good (or better than) an Ipod!
this is a great deal and shipping was fast!I use it in my Zen mp3 player;works good.
i bought this from Best Buy and played il-2 since my previous sidewinder broke. after several hours, the handle and throttle started to malfunction. the throttle wouldn't increase over 55% and my handle began to work reverse. so i checked all the options(game control options AND joystick options)but didnt spot a single problem. however....for about 3 hours it worked GREAT.so my suggestion is if u want to buy this product, goto a local bestbuy, walmart, target, micro center...etc. and purchase the warranty along with the stick, so that u can replace your product after a while when it stops working.
Flipped the light switch on & off & that was apparently enough to kill it. Now I see it is vastly over-priced. Go elsewhere.
I was looking for the stem but this didn't fit the original mount that came with the older Garmin product. It will function as designed. It just didn't fit what I was looking for.
These headphones are great and have excellent noise cancellation. I use them for medical transcription and have no problem hearing every word, even for the dictators who speak very low. The only problem I have is that after wearing them for an hour or so and taking them off, my ears hurt! They would be so much better if they actually went over your ear of had a little more padding. They are definitely worth it though because I can finish my work twice as fast.
This is a pretty good hood for the 28-135 IS.It is a little expensive at ~$25 for a piece of plastic, but it gets the job done.This hood prevents lens flare and it also physically protects the front of the camera when I carry it around.It reverses on the lens for storage in a case.
My only concern with the Panasonic DMP was that the first unit would not work - the disk tray would not open, even after I tried the troubleshooting guides suggestions on button sequences to overcome this problem.Amazon was great in getting the unit replaced immediately and reimbursing my shipping costs, and the replacement unit works wonderful! What a great picture, even for the old DVDs!
I asked a few forums about what lens to upgrade to (from my kit lens), and many recommended this lens as a great lens to have, period. Funny thing, as I was looking at this lens on Amazon and had the page up in my browser, I received an email reply from a family member (pro photographer) who lives in another state, answering my question on what lens she recommended. Her email was recommending this exact same lens. I had to do a screenshot of my Amazon session on my browser and sent her the screenshot to show her I was just about to buy the one she recommended!The lens is pretty good quality, the zoom range is awesome and very useful for indoor photography (mostly what I do, from my kids and family members at birthday parties, etc.)This is not a quiet lens, but it doesn't usually matter in most of the occasions that I use it for.This lens was highly recommended to me, and I am now recommending it to all my friends.
I've only had it for 3 days, but I find that this monitor is indeed great. I have not yet played with the settings, but it is very crisp and looks amazing. I have a few gripes though.1) Light "leaks" out of the top and bottom, but it's only noticeable when all the lights are off and I'm watching a movie. Even then, I don't really notice it.2) The light on the bottom of the screen that tells you it's on is really bright, and when all lights are off it kind of blinds you. I'm sure every monitor has that though.3) The microphone works, but it is a little quiet. Rest assured that it works fine though.Haven't tried the speakers yet, but I hear they are quiet. The webcam works great, I love it! Easy way to take a quick pic or movie.Good monitor, definitely worth the price. No regrets on this one!
This is worth for the price and the delivery was on time.The bag is big n capable of holding couple of extra lenses, camera accessories....
I was really impressed when I bought this portable dvd player. I actually have the DVD-L75 model which has a 4 hour battery life, but is probably the same other than that. The sound is so much better than I thought it would be. It is crisp and clear and much louder than others claim it to be. It has surround sound which is great. The picture is also very good. The only complaint that I have is that when I played this in the car for my son when we took a long road trip, the picture kept going out and I had to keep powering it off and then on again to start the dvd all over again. I couldn't believe it! This happed constantly and it just got too frustrating to use. I had really wanted to entertain my son and it was such a let down. We didn't even have to hit a big bump for it to go out. It would just go out if we were just driving normally and met an ounce of resistance or less! I loved this dvd player up until that point. I see another reader mentioned this same problem. I'm going to see about returning it. I like it enough to try another one. Maybe it was a fluke. If it happens with the second one, I'll have to switch models. I did a bunch of research for weeks and decided on this one, so I'm really disappointed. It plays great in the house, but what's the point in having it if you can't play it in the car too? This alone will cause this model to lose two stars.
I'm using this subwoofer/speaker combo on my PC primarily for listening to music. Nice sound quality, not amazing, but for the price it's great. Woofer has a decent range and plenty of 'oomph' if you so desire. Aesthetically, the black finish is sharp and look nice on a desktop. Can also be wall mounted, but I haven't tested that. Headphone output on the speaker is a plus, and the woofer has it's own output level that isn't too difficult to adjust even when it's positioned out of sight. My only issue is that the speakers sit tilted upwards on their stand, and cannot be repositioned. They swivel to allow wall mounting, but if you typically recline in your chair when listening to music, you may be taken out of the sweet spot of the speaker.
We use about 20 of these cases at our construction company for use with portable harddrives and Garmins. They are well constructed and don't feel cheaply made. They have a good solid zipper and the outside casing is pretty rugged hence why we use them at our construction company.
I got this MP3 player as a gift from my parents last year, and thought it was the greatest thing ever. It had a ton of memory, and while it wasn't my old Rio, I knew I would enjoy having hours of music. Unfortunately, the problems started happening that day.I opened up the box only to find that they did not bother to include the software. My dad went back to Circut City to see if they had another one, but they didn't. Luckily, one of dad's co workers had the same player and was kind enough to lend it to me to use.Life was fine, but one day I get home from school, and try to reformat my hard drive, because the media error kept recurring. We called 'customer service' and got the runaround for about a month. They finally told us that they would send us another one. That was ordered in November, and they didn't send it untill the middle of January. A few DAYS later, the line out thing falls into the player. We finnaly get that back in place, and lo and behold, I can hear through BOTH headphones again! A week after that, as of a few days ago, the sound has stopped working in my right headphone again. I need to use medical tape to keep it in place. While it is easy to use, and the memory is great, avoid unless you like having a nusance.
I've had a Logitech Wingman 3D for 4 years it was great, but as everyone knows they will lose rudder center. (4 years of Flight Simulation is pretty good!) I researched most all the devices out there wanted something simple but solid. I didn't need the feedback stuff. So I got the Logitech Extreme 3D, buttons are in good position, easly programable, very impressed with feel and response. It may not be for everyone, quality is excellent. The guy having reverse trouble should look in the FS9 game under assignments/joy stick axes, they are more than likely reversed. The joy stick is not a smart device only sees what the game tells it. Highly recommeded by Sparkman7x7.
This is by far the best camera I have ever owned in my life, be it point and shoot, film or digital. I'm in the Marine Corps and took this camera with me in Iraq and countless other places and it went through some of the most extreme weather imaginable and kept on working. The camera is not labeled as splash-proof, but it should be -- I accidentally dropped this camera in a puddle of water and pulled it out and it was still working. I never had it fail on me one time. The LCD display on the back is huge and amazingly informative. The backlight on the LCD is very handy as well. The autofocus is also amazingly fast and accurate. It's a professional quality camera with beginner level accessibility.
my chiba is good, it never skips a beat, although the reception for the radio could be better. It was easy to install the software, it only took five minutes from start to finish but that depends on how fast your computer is.TIP: if the sound has a lot of static push the earphones in harder.
I like the player. It is easy to use and has good sound. My only disappointment was that it doesn't have an AC jack. It really never occurred to me to check that before I bought it. I have rechargable batteries, so it isn't a problem, I just prefer having the AC power option. It included good headphones.
It was just what I wanted. However the sound was scratchy and tried different songs just to be sure but to no avail. The company was great with the return and I would buy something from them again because they were quick to respond with Amazon's help.
I've had the 160GB 605 for two weeks now and I'm quite satisfied with it. The first one I received had a defective hard disk and had to be exchanged for a replacement from Amazon (which is a quick and painless process by itself), and the replacement has been going great guns so far.Things I like:- You can navigate without using the touchscreen - the side buttons give you access to everything you might want to do, except perhaps browsing on the internet- If you buy the web browser plugin (Opera, $20), you can browse the web and watch videos on youtube. I was also able to stream music/radio which is a really welcome feature.- Flick through photos on the screen like the iphone - fun!- Oodles of space and a large screen. My music collection isn't so large, but it's good to know that I have the extra space- You can check and download updates directly on the device when you're connected to the internet, so no more fiddling with the PC or Mac- Works great with my macbook pro, showing up as an external disk- Personalization! Some color support, but you can choose any picture or any frame of a video to set as the background for the home screen.Things I'm not too hot about:- The 20$ for the browser, 20$ to play raw DVD files (in the vob format)- USB charging is pretty slow, and it's 30$ for a mini dock or 50$ for a dock with an additional battery.- Though you can play raw dvds with the 20$ plugin and choose the soundtrack, you can't use subtitles, which I'm hoping comes in a future update.- Recording is only available if you spring for the 100$ dvr base, playback on the tv only available if you choose the dock or the base (50 - 100$)Overall, it's a great device, and well worth the $480 (device and accessories/plugins) I've paid for it so far. Battery life and general build quality remains to be seen :)
With all the negative reviews, it is not all that bad. After considering all other MP3 players, I decided to get the RIO for its features. Initially I was not impress with the sound, but after changing the ear phone to PANASONIC HV297S, it sounds great. I am very please with it now. One needs to understand that digital sound is the same or similar no matter which machine it uses, the difference is on the delivering device, which is the ear phone. A good ear phone will sound good on any decent MP3 player.
The good:1)Works great with Media Center and as keyboard in general. IR receiver doesn't seem to have problems with the LCD screen or Wifi (Unlike Logitech\'s keyboards and mice)2)The remote functions are well placed. I find I use this more than the actual remote.The Bad:1) As others have noted the "eraser" mouse is almost unusable. I loved this style of mouse on Thinkpads but this one is awkward, requires too much downward pressure to activate and impossible to control even after adjusting speed etc...2) The keyboard is not recognized by the BIOS so it isn't usable for controlling the system at power on.I've kept the unit because as a keyboard it works. However I'm looking for a version with a trackball for the long term.
It works! and for the price you can't beat it. Easy to pug in the jack. Buy one you'll like it.
These are the worst binoculars ive ever used! Very small field of vision. You know they are bad when you cant tell which way is the correct way to look through them! My little 5 year-old brothers reaction:"These are not good!"Bottom line: Spend more money if you dont want toy binoculars!
The 5915 is jam packed with useful applications starting with the GPS. The maps for my area (Chicago) are very current and I hear that HP and TomTom are working on a way to enable 5915 users to receive updates.
I actually preordered this prior to its release about 3 years ago, and since have wasted countless discs additional money on a Firewire PC card (didn't help at all) and have banished this unit in the trash heap of old PC parts. I eventually purchased an internal CD burner for my laptop, and a different Iomega external drive.Frankly, I'm surprised Iomega still develops this product. Reading these current reviews, I see the same problems I communicated with them in the past have not been resolved.I think they named it the Predator since it acts as a Predator to your CDs, rendering them useless and causing an amazing amout of frustration.
It is my understanding that Coby CV-180 is excellent for digital music, ie, iPod & that has been my experience.
When I saw the name alone (MB QUART) I knew they were good, but how good, I didn't know. Then they were installed in my Expedition's 4 doors. Now i've had polk audio, kenwood, blaupunkt & infiniti kappa's, NONE performed like my QUARTS. They perform very clean @ high volume & believe me, if you want great speakers, get'em. DARRYL OF BALTIMORE SIGNING OUT.
I was seeking new headphones to replace my iPod nano headphones which are pathetic. I had some Koss earbud headphones that I loved but lost, so I needed new ones. So I came on here to find reviews of other headphones and saw that the reviews for the PortaPro were great. Since I had a great experience with Koss in the past (they replaced my earbuds on my old phones for free, no questions asked), I decided to try these. The reviews are right-on.I'd describe the sound of these phones as if two of the best speakers you've ever heard were on both sides of your head. The sound is great at all volumes. The clarity is such that I can hear parts of songs that I never heard before. The lows, mids, and highs are perfect. Some headphones sound bad at high volumes, and the sound gets muddy and the bass sort of shakes in your ear. Well you don't get that with these. It's like you're in the studio recording with the band. You can tell the difference between a 160kbps, 192kbps, and a 256kbps mp3 file with these headphones. The only thing I don't like about them is that I can hear outside noise, like cars whizzing by (a good thing, I guess) or the engine on the bus. This can be kept to a minimum by turning the volume up.The headphones look big because of the "headrests" they have, but they are ergonomic. I was playing a video game while listening to these phones at forgot they were on because I didn't feel them on my head. They have three comfort settings: light, medium, and firm. They also come with a little case which is nice. The phones fold up to the size of a baseball, and both speakers fold inward. A small clip exists on the bottom of each phone, which attaches both sides together when you fold them. You then wrap the cord up and go. They can fit into a typical pocket. These are portable headphones, and I don't know why people say otherwise.They are some of the best headphones I've ever heard. No surprise Koss makes them. They are also manufactured in the USA so there is no outsourcing of jobs with these phones. I can understand why these phones have been on the market since the 1980s. They're fantastic.
I've had the lap cooler for about a month and just noticed yesterday that the fans stopped working all together. I'm not sure what happened, but I surmise, if overworked (left on for a long period of time), that the fans will burn out.The product did work for the month and I was seemingly satisfied (although my 15" macbook would slide off if it wasn't on a sturdy surface.) -- hence, not a lap cooler, but a desk cooler.I'd suggest you think again before purchasing this brand of lap cooler. Perhaps one that doesn't haven't to connect to your usb.
After reviewing several other FM transmitters I chose this one for my Sansa e100 series MP3 player (the player is also a great product). It is more expensive then others on the market but it has several features that make it well worth the money. Besides not draining the battery in the player it plays great with little or no distortion or background noise. It holds the player securely and allows you to position it with the adjustable neck. Although the back light on the player doesn't stay on when in the transmitter a 5 second setting adjustment on the player will allow the backlight to stay on while the player is on. I personally don't find it to be a problem or flaw; I think it would be irritating at night to have it on all the time. Overall this is a great combo for the car.
I'm impressed with this cable. I was leery of the quality for the price described. It was right on the money. This wire is excellent. Packaging is as shown/described, not damaged at all (which was a concern with a shrink wrapped bundle), the cable is the proper thickness, length was accurate, and the insulation is top notch IMO. I had 2 50 foot runs to make with this wire and I couldn't be happier.Shipping was very fast as well.
when i first wore it, i was like wow these feel great. the is a piece of rubber that goes into yur ear which is conforrtable and isolating. they are about 70% isolating when comparing them to earplugs. for some reason if i wear it too long my eardrums starts hurting but thats just me. (wore for like 3 hours with rock music)
I have had a really hard time with ear bud earphones because I cannot get them to stay in my ears. I am an avid jogger, and it felt like I spent more time keeping the things in my ears than running. This is not the case with these. They stay in wonderfully and do not make the insides of your ears sweat like some do. I would recommend them! They come with several different sizes for the earpiece as well if one doesn't fit
I just bought a new 7.2 AV receiver with a dual RCA subwoofer input. My old receiver had a single sub input. Naturally I want a high quality product, but don't want to pay the High quality price of the retail bigbox stores. I perused EBay, but nothing struck me. So off to the Amazon I went to find my treasure. Viola! HIDEF Lifestyle had this item by Audioquest for $14.75, and Amazon Prime got it to me superquick!Upon installation, I couldn't help but notice how much fuller and responsive the 200W Infinity Sub had become; thumping clear and crisp throughout the 5 to 250Hz range. This is a well made piece of audio accessory and talk about bang for the buck.....Best Buy sold this Audioquest splitter for $22.95 + 7% tax = $24.56 - $14.75 = $9.81 difference. Hey....every little bit helps, and I didn't have to drive across town to pick it up.So...If you need this splitter or another configuration of it, Go to the Amazon and paddle downstream to HIDEF Lifestyle. Great prices, great products, fast shipping with PRIME!
Very easy to use, and does great job of hiding cords. It would have received 5 stars, but 2 small connectors were missing from package; luckily I didn't need those.
The transmission quality is very poor. I was unable to find a single frequency free of static. While operating the Belkin TuneCast II in my car I found that driving over or under bridges, under traffic lights, under power lines, or near large trucks increases the static to a level where the music can not be heard at all. The only way I could get audio clarity equal to that of a dirty and scratched record or a distant AM station was to hold the transmitter to the face of my radio. What a piece of poo! Can I give it zero stars? And don't even get me started on the excessive packaging that you'll need to use a diamond tipped jack-hammer to open.
I received this item as a gift this past Christmas (2005) and I love it.There is only one reason I did not give this item 5 stars.. the earbuds that come with it SUCK. I've never been a fan of earbuds anywayz, but these have to be the worst. There are WAY too big for my ears. My ears were bothering me after less than 15 minutes. If you are considering buying this product, I definetly recommend it. But I suggest you don't use the included earbuds - you'll thank me later :)
Tried this for Ipod 160GB. Compared it to a cassette adaptor. Did not want the cassette wire and liked the concept and look of this unit. Unfortunately the sound quality did not compare to the cassette adaptor. Tried it on a Honda Odyssey and Mercedes S500. Also found the unit to be very unstable when using the additional extender. Hard to overcome the laws of physics as it became very top heavy and would not stay securely in the power receptacle. Will be returning the unit.
The first thing you notice when you put these on is they fit and stay put. I can't believe so many regular ear buds have been foisted upon an unsuspecting public, constantly falling out, dingle dangling at every opportunity. I tried the ear buds that came withCoby CX-96 All Weather Sport PLL AM/FM Radio with Arm Band, (great radio) they sounded bad and fell out. Next I got someCool and Comfortable Gumy Headphonewhich sounded great but fell out less often. These Koss sound great and most importantly stay put. Since I listen to Air America AM primarily I wish someone would make a single ear bud instead of the two. I typically cut one ear bud off and under a magnifier separate and tape the wires. These actually feel small enough to fall asleep with too. The truth ROCKS.......SO ROCK ON.
Takes beautiful portrait shots when it's focused correctly. It can be a bit fussy. I'm still learning/playing with this lens, so maybe I'll get more consistent results once I have more experience with it. The great thing about digital photography is not having to pay for any wasted film from experimenting! Where I've been frustrated with the blurry shots, I'm super pleased with the ones that have turned out. It took some wonderful low-light shots at Christmas. This lens is very, very flattering on the faces of my kids. :)
This review has 2 part one for the camera and one for Amazon. First the camera. This camera is a camera that is small enough to take anywhere but still is big enough not to get lost in your hand. It is easy to use right out of the box but has enough features to keep you trying different things and experimenting for weeks. The picture quality is great. Just one slight negative is the tiny capacity memory stick that comes with it. If you buy this camera order a larger stick as well. (Example: the stick that comes with the camera will only hold 3-4 pictures)Second about Amazon. When I ordered this camera there was a promotional item that should have come with the item. The Amazon website for some reason did not allow me to order the promo item. I emailed customer support and they had the issue solved within 48 hours. I received the promo item and as a bonus Amazon absorbed the shipping cost of the promo item. I have been using Amazon for quite a few years now and all the purchases I have made have been good experiences. Hope this review helps.
The camera is a great little thing. Comes with a little case to keep it protected. Nice clean pictures.
Great, right out the box. Very easy to figure out and printing within minutes.
... But for price & warranty. I would give this modem a try. Especially if your on a tight budget. ... And it works great with ethernet. So no complaints here. OS is XP Pro. ...I'd definitely rate this modem a buy!! 3COM email support staff could be a little nicer though. ...
I purchased an original TomTom Rider in March of 2006. Since then I have loaded both map and software updates and it has always worked. It has been installed on five different bikes and has seen some miles. The first bike I installed it on I did not connect it to the bikes electrical system so I was limited to the battery life of the unit. All subsequent installations have been wired to an ignition controlled power supply (via a fuse) and as such the unit powered on when in the cradle and the ignition was turned on, and powered off with the ignition. After the first software upgrade the turn off feature no longer worked and I was told by TomTom that it had been removed to save memory space. This was a minor inconvenience unless you forgot to turn it off manually and shortened the battery time. The latest software has restored this feature with the addition of a 10 second timer and a screen message giving you the option to cancel or allow it to time out. All software upgrades have been free including the TomTom Home PC software. With this software as soon as you connect the GPS and power it on it displays an option screen to connect to the PC; if you opt to connect it will start the TomTom Home software. By having set up an account on the TomTom web site it automatically logs in and checks for updates and gives you the option to download and install. TomTom also has a free service called Map Share, which gives owners the option to upload map corrections, which after verification, are made available to download. Major map updates are, unfortunately, not free. Originally the unit came with the operating system and maps loaded on a 1Gb SD card. The first major software upgrade required 1.4 Gb but the purchase of a 2Gb card solved the problem. Incidentally, when connected to the TomTom Home software the GPS goes into a form of bios mode, which will also happen if you power it on without the SD card installed. A convenience for me is that my PC has an SD card slot, so I just remove the SD card from the unit and install it in the PC which immediately recognizes it as the GPS and allows me to perform all of the functions available in the Home software, including back-up and restore, install new voices, screen icons and POIs, etc. I did manage to damage the original cradle by connecting the power in reverse, but was able at that time to buy a new mounting kit. Only two of my bikes have used the supplied mounting hardware. On one other I attached the cradle directly to a fairing, and on the other two I used RAM mount hardware. I now have different SD cards with different combinations of maps depending on use. One has the standard North American map covering all of the USA and Canada. The other has a more detailed western USA map and a UK map covering the UK and parts of Europe in the event I make a trip to see family in England. The software allows you to switch maps. The latest software also includes a trip log which displays total miles, max speed, average speed, time on the move and distance from home plus an accumulator since the feature was installed. Naturally this only counts the time when the unit was on the bike and switched on. I only use it on trips or if I am looking for an unfamiliar address. I confess to owning four Bluetooth helmets, two Nolans with installed N-Com and two others with installed Midland BT2 Bluetooth and they all pair with the TomTom or with my Cell Phone if I am not using the GPS. I originally used the supplied ear bud headset but I suffer from hearing problems and wear earplugs when riding, but the GPS and all of my helmets supply sufficient volume for me to be able to clearly hear the instructions. Incidentally the choice of voices includes male and female and multiple languages. I have been very satisfied with my Rider and it prompted me to purchase a TomTom One vehicle unit. ( I did use the Rider with a car kit but my hearing problems made it difficult to get audio prompts). I am a TomTom fan.
I bought the roady2 at sears as a Christmas present and now the faceplate has no display. The light comes on and the channels change, but there is nothing on he screen. I can't return it to the store and Delphi says I have to send it in to be fixed. How annoying!
This is my &#34;go to&#34; lens for most animal shots and zoo pictures. The 300mm zoom really lets you get in close on an animal for a perspective that shorter lenses do not allow. The VR works flawlessly and I can shoot handheld to 1/60th sec exposure. I even use this lens for isolation shots where I want a smooth blurred background. Bokeh is silky smooth with a 9 blade round diaphragm. Usually at the zoo I use this lens as primary on a shoulder strap and then carry a 2nd body with f/1.8 35mm in the bag. Love it.
The mderchandise was great; HOWEVER, attempts to get the rebate met in total frustration. I had the merchandise, yet I was being told my order weas not processed????? I'd sure have to be in a teriffic bind to order items this way again. I thought AMAZON was great - BUT - It does make you wonder.
I bought this calculator to save myself time when I eventually sit for Exam 2/FM of the joint SOA/CAS actuarial examination process. The calculator that I got, however, was NOT the one from the picture above. Mine was all gray; with a gray top (instead of the sleek black); and black operator buttons (=, +, -, x, /) instead of blue. But it functions the same!It's a great calculator for valuating basic annuities and doing simple interest rate conversions and the like, especially for those with Fear of Math Complex. I believe the factory preset is set so that the calculator operates in chain mode instead of algebraic mode. That is, 5+4*3 = 27 instead of 17. Make sure you get out of that unfortunate preset!Would've been 5 out of 5 if I got the calculator that was pictured when I first bought it!
This item worked fine for a small computer that doesn't have this drive. However, don't forget to plug in the adaptor to it when you use it. It did not work without it, just plugged into the computer itself.
What can I say? It's ink... It works.I did buy this refurbished, there was an issue with availability and the company contacted me immediately, fixed the issue, and promptly send out my ink. Great service. I believe the company name is: schoolcartridgereplacement.com you'll know it if you see it on the amazon page of other sellers.They have a great offer for replacement cartridges where they will donate $2.00 to the school of your choice when you use their mail-in replacement program. Check them out.
Product worked great when we fist received it and my Daughter loved the fact that it had a battery to take outdoor, but a week after Christmas the IPOD could not be seen or communicated by the IM600. The FM worked but the IPOD function would not. The unit has been returned to Altec Lansing for replacement.
simply great,effortless focusing and zooming and shutter is smooth enough to take high quality shots.battery consumption is low,images are sharp,crisp and controls are very easy to operate upon.excellent product from canon,
So far, after having experienced a Cornea flat screen a couple of months ago, I have to say that you truly get what you pay for. This one, by Viewsonic, sure is not unexpensive, but it delivers a huge, crisp, rich picture that I just love! It is also very stable, so it takes a good push to move it by &quot;accident&quot;. I have it as the companion to my Tablet PC at work and it doesn't get any better than that. No complains, highly recommended.
Famous for her science fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold is an underrated fantasy author. If "Curse of Chalion" is anything to judge by, that won't stay that way for long.Curse of Chalion (and its sequel, Paladin of Souls) is, at its heart, a book about faith, something rare in the fantasy genre. Bujold shows us glimpses of a rich and original theology that seems compellingly real and even inviting.The main character in Curse of Chalion isn't an untried but promising youth or a competent veteran; he is a tired, traumatized man who lost everything - title, land, friends and self-esteem - when he was betrayed and sold into slavery. He has long since lost his defiance or his thirst for vengeance, and now just wants a home where he won't get yelled at much. From these (quite literally) humble beginnings he begins to piece together his life again - only to find the people he has begun to love threatened by the man who sold him to the enemy. Good with a sword, he is nevertheless not a Conan or Arthur who can solve problems by cutting his way through them. He has to rely on his wits, only to find enemies at every turn. In desperation, he makes the ultimate sacrifice...and finds that his work - and his healing - has only just begun.Bujold's writing is evocative, her world original and well-thought out, and her characters deep and human while remaining sympathetic to the reader. Unlike other authors who delve into "realistic fantasy" by making it dark and gritty, Bujold manages to wrest a happy ending for her main characters without making the book saccharine or resorting to Deus Ex Machina. This is a must-read for fantasy lovers!This is one of the best fantasy novels I've ever read, not something I'm prone to saying. It had great versimilitude, was original, intruiging and deeply satisfying. Highly recommended for mature readers, this story of faith, love and redemption will enjoy a place of honor on my bookshelf. I will be watching Lois McMaster Bujold's work closely from now on!
Don't know how to stretch this one out to twelve words, but the thing does what you want - if you don't need a longer cord.
I needed a new cord for my skycaddie. The one I received is in great condition and arrived very quickly.
This is the second set of Cyber Acoustics speakers I've purchased and I eventually had the same problem with both: There was a loose connection in one of the speakers and the speaker went out, leaving just one working speaker. Again, this happened with both sets that I've purchased, including this one. It's a shame because the speakers have good sound and they're relatively inexpensive. But what good are they when, a few months down the road, you don't get any sound?Also, you'll be disappointed with the craftsmanship of the speakers for this particular unit. They're very dinky: small and very light. On the other hand, the sound and the subwoofer are pretty good.
I bought this lens to replace my Sigma 18-50, after hearing the rave reviews of the Sigmas build quality long story short the Sigma died after 3 weeks of use (stripped gears). I then say the reviews of the Tamron and decided to try it. I was surprised by the following: Sharp Even wide Open , no color cast like the Sigma. Lighter and focuses alot faster. I like the way the Sigma feel in my hand but the image quality of the Tamron is far surperior, atleast on my A-700.
After installing ink cartridges, printer did test page and everything look ok. When I went to use the printer next day, the color would not work and I had already trashed the packaging. Will not buy anymore ink cartridges online.
Does what it's supposed to do. Yes its expensive, but if you're looking for a filter and came to this one, you likely know that you get what you pay for. Don't skimp out and get a cheap one. Pay the money and get a good one.
I have always been a huge fan of Apples design first approach, and this player doesn't disappoint. While the lack of a display may be a turnoff for some, I rarely notice that it's not there as I use the shuffle while running/working out.While this player will not cause a revolution in the industry, the convience, simplicity and size of this device makes it a perfect MP3 player to use when at the gym or flying on short trips.Pros:Distinctive Apple Stylingconvient storageLight weight/ small sizeSimplicity of useiTunesCons:Internal batteryNo displayMust charge from USB port.
While this case can stretch to fit the Nikon D7000 with a small fixed lens, I returned it and bought the next larger size. Had my camera been smaller, the D5100 or D3100 series, I'm sure it would have been a great fit.
The only thing keeping me from giving this unit five stars is the lack of bass and treble control. The preset EQ selections are OK, I just keep it on the max setting. Very fast scanning through MP3's and surprising sound from such a small unit. It would be very tough to find a better value.
I purchased this battery in April '09 and had to replace it by August '09. I do not recommend this product at all.
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1. Great seller--fast delivery, great price. Thanks to A&R; PHOTO and Amazon2. Solid product, works as it should. No complaints at all.3. Will get more in different sizes--makes more sense that spending $20+ on B+W of the same quality (unless you would like to show off).
I purchased this item for my 14 yr old son as a birthday gift. He really wanted one and I was happy that I could get last year's 30GB for so much less than the newest 8GB. My son used it for about a week and the system crashed. I called Microsoft and got nowhere on customer services. After waiting about 3 weeks for a return box to show up, I contacted Amazon customer service and had it shipped out the next day. Then a replacement arrived just a couple of days later and we were back in business. He absolutely loves it and I was impressed that it was so versatile. He's got music, pictures and even episodes of his favorite television shows on it already. I buy on Amazon all the time and the customer service is simple and incredible. I would recommend this product and Amazon to anyone.
Great product we used it for our church - United Christian Church (UCC) of Garland, Texas - [...] - we have used it to connect our TV's in the foyer and a multipurpose room eventually will allow a live feed from an HD camera. Very good price and the product seems to work perfectly I would recommend this product.
What's not to like about this? Extends 6 ft and has lifetime warranty. Worked perfectly for my computer rig. Its a wire and it's fairly cheap. If you need one i recommend it.
I have had two of these units since Feb 2005. The first had the power switch fail within the first month. Amazon.Com replaced at no charge. The replacement unit arived March 2005. The DVD door broke in September. Polaroid will not exchange without the unit, packaging, reciept, and US$50.00 being sent to them first. Both units were handled very carefully by an adult. Flimsy unit backed by flimsy warranty coverage. Do not buy this DVD player.
When we added on to the house, I wired the addition for whole-house speakers. For general applications like bedroom and kitchen, I purchased speakers from AudioSource and Micca and have been pleasantly surprised with those purchases, especially considering they are usually less than half the cost of JBL, Polk, etc.I purchased these JBL hoping they would provide premium sound for a home-theater surround application. While the speakers are easy to install and look very well constructed, I have been very disappointed in the sound quality when compared to the lower cost AudioSource and Micca speakers. The sound on the JBLs is very tinny and not as crisp. I am actually considering swapping these with the AudioSource in the bedroom which is sad when you consider I paid much less than half for the AudioSource when compared to the JBL. Before you ask, yes the speakers are the same size, yes they both have directional tweeters, yes they are all hooked up to the same system, and yes they are all installed in similar in-ceiling application.I will be trying to build some type of surround enclosure to see if I can improve the sound before swapping, but so far "you get what you pay for" does not seem to apply to these speakers.
I give it 2 stars for being a cheap machine.Printing quality is all right, so far. Expensive cartridges.Copy works fine, quiet and fast enough for straightforward jobs at 100%, that is no adjustments in scale or darkness.Any adjustments to copy (reduce, enlarge and so on) have to be done through a program opened on the computer. Which is god-awful since their program stinks and crashes all the time. Why couldn't they build the adjustment controls into the machine instead of taking the cheapskate route and just make another awful program? Haven't we had enough already? This machine doesn't really work for what Epson quacks it to be. I give it ONE STAR FOR FUNCTIONALITY, that is functional flexibility and ease of use.Scanning has same problem. There is NO SCAN BUTTON on the machine. You have to do it through a computer program they provided and the program stinks. You open up the program, it is slow and crashes almost every time. And believe me, this computer aint slow.Now I put my old scanner back onto the table. This is our second all-in-one machine (other from HP) that just doesn't do its job properly. Buyers beware.So when I want to make a quick scan or a quick enlarged reduced copy, this machine makes it a pain in the neck. Rather than just do the job. Already irritated with poor computer products? Get this one and it will fit in for your future anger management classes.I takes me 10 minutes to get a single scan. If I get one. Hint: keep your old scanner if it worked at all.Did I get a lemon? I doubt it. I do feel the whole industry is in the lemonade business. How about making trouble free products for once?Update May 2006. We gave up on this machine a while back. It stopped making copies at all, even after renewing all cartridges. NOT recommended, maybe it works if you use it a few times daily, I dont know. Ours was always clogged and stopped up, needing headcleaning. I am considering these all-in-one machines such headaches and poor function wise that theyre almost fraud on the consumer.
Sunpak has a nice finish but doesn't lock well, still has some creeping movement when added pressure is applied not so with the Slik SBH-100 ball head which has a better locking lever.
It works. It's a bit padded. I just wish they made it a bit bigger so it wouldn't feel so tight, but it fits the laptop snug as a bug. Just not much else.
Hello folks , its Vince the radio man with another review for you . I've been a radio buff for many years , I have a large collection and I love to do side by side compares . The Sony SW07 is the replacement model for the discontinued SW100 . In my review of the SW100 I knocked it abit because of the price and the overall sound quality from both the internal speaker and the headphones ( ...and no, I dont need a new pair of phones) .... the SW07 is an improvement in this area , however , still high priced . Both radios are wonders of the modern world ...so small yet so powerful and functional . The SW07 is a little larger than the SW100 ( thank goodness for those of us who have large hands and fingers ) and I find it to be a bit better in the dynamic range department . Tuner selectivity and sensativity about the same . The 07 and the 100 are sold as kits . The come with an active antenna . I find the antenna with the SW07 is far better than the 100 . Also , the SW07 is built much more durable than the SW100 . The layout and button functionality is easier to use and better thought out . Also , a much nicer, clearer visual display with a luminescent blue background .As far as other miniatures on the market ( Sangean ATS 606, which is much cheaper , is about the best after the SW07 and SW100 but not in the same class ) ...there are really no other competitors . If you're looking to spend a decent buck on a quality shortwave set and small is what you need , look no further . If you like a full size set and have a few more bucks to spend buy the SW77 ( which is the King of all radios!!!! ) ...if not the SW07 is surely the Prince.
My 17month old loves his headphones. As long as Thomas is playing he don't want toTake them off he even try's singing the songs. I love them thank you
I purchased a Cassiopeia E115 Pocket PC and waited patiently for several months for the release of the Socket DCP card for my Motorola 7860 W cellular phone. I received the card about two weeks ago and installed it and the software on my pocket PC. I than sign up with Concentric Network, so I would have a dial up Internet provider, to use exclusively for this device. My first error message was no carrier. I called Socket Communications and they told me that very often Verizon would turn on web services on the phone, and leave off the data services that the digital modem requires. I called Verizon cellular about eight times trying to resolve this matter. Each time they assured me that the data services were turned on. I talked to Verizon technical support level one, level two and their group manager. All assured me that the data portion of the service was on. I know the data must have been turned on since I was able to log on to Concentric a couple of times. I would log in download email and than log off. Next time I would try I would get the error message, no carrier over and over. Socket Tech Support said that the card was working since the phone dialed. They said there is a remote possibility that the data modem in the phone was not working properly. I called Verizon and they were more than happy to exchange my phone with a new one under their insurance plan. With the new phone I still got the message that the modem could not detect a carrier. I tried logging in to several other Internet providers. It might log in one time but never again. I tried different areas with strong digital signal strengths. Still it would not log in and I would get the no carrier message. Socket during our final conversation said if the phone is dialing there is nothing they can do. I reminded them that this was a new product that was just released. He said that makes no difference. If the Pocket PC logs on once the setting are correct and there was nothing he could do. The digital phone card is a great idea whose time has not come. I would like to be paid for the hours I spent trying to get this device to work. Verizon is one of the largest cellular networks; Concentric is one of the largest Internet providers. My Casio E115 pocket PC &amp; Motorola 7860W are state of the art. I live in an area with strong cellular signals. There is no reason for this product not to work if it is designed properly and setup properly. Needless to say I am very disappointed with this product. I have ordered a Pretec 56K Compact Flash Modem. This will give me a faster more reliable connection to the Internet. I will write a report as soon as I get the modem installed
I've had this speaker for a year now, but was a little hesitant buying it because of the low price (about $250 shipping included). However, once it was hooked up, the sound was amazing. Prior to this sub, I had been using the sub (8 inch woofer) that is part of my Polk Audio RM6000 Home Theater System. As far as bass goes, the 15 inch woofer in the BIC V1520 blows away the Polk sub. The Polk sub is a little tighter (sounds a bit clearer) at higher frequencies in the 60-100 hertz range, but can only go down to about 40 hertz (-3 decibels is about 45 hertz). The BIC V1520 subwoofer can go down to 20 hertz and lower (-3 decibels is about 21 hertz).The only bad thing I can say is the bass is so loud and deep that your neighbors will probably complain. I live in the country and the closest house is over 100 feet away, my neighbors can hear the bass, even at low levels. I've seen some bad reviews about this speaker but doubt the authors actually ever heard this speaker. I am not an expert but have taken a one year course in the physics of acoustics, and know a little about sound. Yes there are better subs, but they will cost you 2x, 3x, or 4x the price. I would have been happy even if it costed $500-$800 for this speaker.
Bought off amazon first big electronic purchase form them. It came early delivery people were professional, saved me $300. Havent had any problems with this TV. Picture looks great colors are bright for the money and 61 inches you cant go wrong with this TV.
I was very happy with this camcorder. I understand that I had to buy the optional kit for computer connections. I was told that this is a Home Electronics and not a computer product. After I realized that I understood why all the computer stuff is seperate.
I've been making music CDs for a couple of friends and these disks are a hit with all of them. Love the way they look like old 45s. I've burned through about 75 disks and had no failures. Buy these disks... you'll love em!
Hi,I just wanted to say that this is the best hand held that I have ever owned. Granted the screen is not that of a laptop, but it's not supposed to be. And in response to the problem with the cradle, it is only a problem with the cradle, not the Palm itself. My experience with this Palm has been very positive.
I have had the same CD player (Denon, single disc)since 1988. It was a great player, but doesn't even play in the random mode. It has been repaired once or twice and is in need again. It was time for new equipment. After researching online and in person, I stayed within my budget and purchased the Sony CDP CX300. I love this machine! I have about 260 CD's of many types of music. All CDs are now loaded and labeled in the player, arranged in groups and ready to program or play in random/shuffle mode. I love doing that! All those years of music, randomly playing a tune from here and there. As one reviewer above said, you hear tunes you forgot you had. I can't say enough. Is it a perfect player with every option I want? No...but I don't think that one is available yet...and if it was, It would be at a steep price. I paid $289 for mine and feel I got quite a piece of equipment for the price. It will certainly change the way you listen to your collection. I highly recommend this player. I also suggest going to the Sony website to find out more about the specs. There is a link to Sony on this page. Have fun and happy tunage!
I have been using it to protect my Windows HomeServer which was in the basement, and it has worked well all this while without a problem. Switches over to back up power during brownouts, and if the power is out for too long, it will signal the Server to shut down. Good product.Need to get used to changing the battery every 2 - 3 years. My Battery lasted 2 years 9 months. The specification on the TrippLite Site says the battery should last 4 - 6 years. I guess it depends on where they get the battery from.There are no instructions on how to change the battery. Pull the power cord out of the socket. Turn the unit off. Place the unit "face" down on a sturdy table (it is heavy, because of the battery). You will need a long Phillips screwdriver, and there are only two screws that hold the back on. Remove the two screws carefully (they are screwed into plastic), and then pull the back off. Remember, if the battery has any power left, you can be exposed to 120 Volts inside the case even with the power cord disconnected! Disconnect the red and black blade connectors from the battery and remove the battery. The battery specifications are: Sealed Lead Acid Battery CP1290 12 Volt, 9.0AH (Amp Hours). Replace battery, and reconnect the black and red blade connectors. Place some electrical tape over the connections to prevent inadvertant shorting. Reassemble unit, taking care not to over-tighten the screws (they screw into plastic).
I have had this camera for about 6 months now. Have taken many pictures with it. The lithium batteries that came with the camera lasted for a very long time. I did not use the lcd display though. If the lcd display is used you will see very short battery life. I bought an optional ac adapter to save battery life when uploading pictures onto my computer. I also bought a set of rechargeable NiMh batteries w/ a charger. Both are a must!I am a resolution freak, so this camera doesnt deliver the resolution quality I hoped for. But then again, I am a very picky person and to the &quot;average&quot; person the quality is probably fine. Most people that see the pictures I take comment on the great quality.I have never printed any photos out yet since my printer is archaic and I know it wouldnt do a good job. So I cant comment on this end of things.I have had the camera in for service. This was my fault though. The camera took a pretty good beating on the back of my atv this spring. Ended up costing me $108 to repair. Quite a bit considering I paid $280 for the camera. I found out the hard way that digital cameras are quite a bit more sensitive than your average 35 mm film camera! And yes, I was pleased with Olympus service department.
I got this unit based on the positive feedback here on Amazon. I don't know if I got a lemon or what, but I'm very disappointed with it.First, the radio reception has a problem. One station is clearly audible over others regardless of the frequency setting. It's not a problem with any other radio in the house, even in the same spot.Second, it doesn't remember the volume setting when you turn it off. Turn it down quiet, then turn it off and on, and the volume is back up to blaring again. I have to adjust it every time. Very annoying.The iPod integration is ok, and the price is decent, but I really wish the radio worked properly.
This is excellent product all my tv and surround sound sytem are connected in this product. clear bright and nice sound its amazing!!...
Just got these b/c my dog chewed the wires to my last stereo (basic ihome), to me this was a blessing in disguise because I now have an awesome set of Bose.To kick off the review I want to say that I am by no means an audiophile, I am just a casual music lover/listener. Nor do I listen to music that requires high quality equipment to really enjoy (i.e. orchestra or opera). I listen mostly to rock, classic rock, and occasionally I like to play nature sounds to help me relax and meditate/sleep.I have these set on my bookshelf and hooked up to apple's airport so I can stream music from my iphone and computer. It's in a fairly small space cuz I live in an NYC apartment. For my purposes, it's absolutely perfect. The sound is rich and bounces off the walls, it sounds like I am surrounded in my music even though the speakers are located in a corner of the room. The bass is not too much, which is a plus for me because sometimes too much bass gives me a headache. The volume goes up pretty loud, for the most part I turn it less than halfway and it's more than enough for me. However, I am in a very small space, so this may not be the same for other people.When I have friends over, they comment on how great the sounds are, and I tell them it's computer speakers, and they're all surprised.To give you an idea of how great and 'realistic' the sound is...one night I was playing a recording of a thunderstorm to help me fall asleep, and my gf woke up and said to me 'wow it's really raining out'!A lot of people are saying you can get a lot better for your money, and theres also the Bose haters who thinks they're overpriced and the products are shoddy. I personally think these are great and I am really getting my money's worth. These are actually intended to be computer speakers, which in my opinion is an overkill. I think they work awesome as a mini home stereo system.
I've had this camera for a few days and I've been impressed with its quality. The camera itself is great, the software is horrible. If you use Photoshop or another image program--keep using it. Overall, good price and good quality. If you can't afford a Kodak or Olympus, this is a great option. Small size makes it ultra portable.
I bought this to complement my cable service to get the local HDTV channels. After painstakingly setting it up to point in the right direction to get the right signals (took about an hour) I was informed by my girlfriend that she didn't think it went with the decor in the room and I could use it, but put it away when I'm not watching TV. Women... But I do have to agree, it is kind of big and ugly, but I'm a guy, it was working and I was happy. After raising and lowering the antennae a couple of times to put it away and take it back out, it broke. I took it apart and the metal screw that holds the anntena to the body was screwed into the plastic body!! How cheap is that?? The same screw also had a wire attached for the signal, so not only did the antenna come loose, I lost the signal. The screw hole threads were stripped. What a waste of money.
I love this case, it si a bit bulky, but I can also keep all my cords in one place! Love it!
I have just purchased my second unit and have a few things to share with the first time buyer.This unit comes with a serial cable that is used for programming the unit and sending GPS data to the computer. after getting a new unit, check for updated firmware at garmin.com. the newest firmware helped the start time of my unit (the time it took to find a satellite) and improved its reception capability. after I updated the firmware I got a solid sat. lock from my living room couch.some of the older units are effected by a poor audio quality due most likely to a faulty microphone in the unit. read the footnote at [website] and it says Rino 120 - Serial Numbers 38905977 through 38941463 are recalled. I have two units in this range. they are usable but you have to speak at just the right level. I will be returning them and getting updated ones when they become available in my area.The FRS radio works well with my other motorola radios, and from my limited testing the sub channels (0-38) appear to all use the same tones as motorola. the FRS radio has the ability to 'scan' for conversation. something that is very useful if you were using it in conjunction with search and rescue (trying to find someone that you knew had an FRS radio)some people have commented that when you are driving down the road the unit shows you as being off the road. the reason for this is that the basemap is VECTOR based (straight line between points) and there is a limited number of points stored in memory. If it bothers you to have your point shown off the road, there is a feature that you can use 'snap to road' or something like that. The actual position reported by this is VERY accurate. I have gotten the unit to 9ft of accuracy which is helpful for such things as geocaching.There is limited third party software to generate your own map. do a search for 'garmin custom map' at google.comthis device is a great integration of GPS and FRS. the... pricetag seems steep until you realize that the exact same GPS WITHOUT a radio (and the vibrator that is in the model) is about that price. The features over the 110 are well worth it. it has a basemap of North/south america, 8 meg of memory for downloading map data, and a vibrator that will vibrate when you receive a call after 45 seconds.
I got this as a Christmas gift a full year ago from my girlfriend - I told her it would protect my components & make them perform better, and always be a reminder of her : ) It cleaned up some static through the cable line & now that I'm on satellite it performs great isolating the EMI interference the DirecTV & DishNet boxes put into the line. Sound quality is awesome with this in place -no power loss or anything, just performance! Definitely recommended & I would buy again - just this time a bigger one with more outlets (this one has 8) for my growing collection of components. Monster Power is the best!
I have 2 of these and talked a friend into getting one. Gave her about 20 minutes of instruction. MB then went on safari to Africa and came back with about 170 pictures. She had some photos of Victoria Falls that I would have been proud to have taken. Planning to give a class to a Senior Group and guess what--This will be the camera that I will demonstrate. With what you save on the camera, you can invest in more memory
I've used this with a couple of macs, a Power Book G4 and and an Intel Mac mini and both times it worked fine and also used it with a Debian Linux system and Windows XP with no problems. I also swapped the drive a couple of times with no problems.My only complain was that the rubber grips slide out when you take the case apart, but nothing some glue can't fix.
I love this camera. I have had it for a little over a month now. I don't have a single complaint. The pictures turn out so clear. The videos do as well. It's so small it fits in any purse. It's easy to navigate through the options. I think the best picture option is fantastic. I can't say enough good stuff about it.
This keyboard seemed to work well for about 8-9 months. I had two of them in my office. I was reasonably satisfied with the ergonomics but the key travel seems to be too far and the key resistance is a little to high for constant use. Also the layout of the keyboard is very large. I have average sized hands and I always felt like I had to stretch to reach the number and function keys. Also, occasionally the Function key modifier would get stuck off and the Function keys would no longer work. It was a really stupid feature to overload the function keys with yet another key. Even more stupid is to occasionally lose the user's setting on this key for no reason. So when I hit F6 or F5 to build or debug in Visual Studio, I would occasionally just get crickets ... nothing.Finally, the thing that took the cake for me was how fragile this keyboard is. I spilled a very small amount of coffee on this keyboard (probably less than a teaspoon) and several keys now fail to function. I've given it a couple days to "dry out" and still some keys don't function. Even keys that were not initially even touched by the spill.The one thing I did like about this keyboard is the leather palm pad. Ultimately, this is a lousy keyboard for the money and not all that ergonomic. Why, oh why Microsoft did you discontinue the Microsoft Natural Keyboard??? I don't have anything against Microsoft but this product sucks rocks.
Upon receipt of my new camera, trying to set it up it failed. After calling Casio after many calls, they said it was faulty and to send it to The Time Machine in Montrose, Ca. for repair, which I did at my expense of $7.63 certified mail. After 5 days, I called Time Machine and they said it was a faulty lens part and they were waiting on the part which would be about another week. The young lady at Time Machine was very friendly and helpful. The people I talked to at Casio were not friendly and kind of gave me the run-around. I received my camera on Julu 25th and still haven't taken a picture. I am going on vacation the first part of September and wanted to get used to the camera since this is my first digital camera befoe vacation. I am very disatified. Bernie Boyer
Exactly as shown, exactly as promised, work perfectly on my Linksys Cable/DSL Router (4port).
plays good I burn 2 cds plays them good two and it plays loud the bass is goodgave it 4 stars...
Well everyone, it just works well. We just had our roof re-roofed with the new (Malarky HD-Shingles)Highlander-CS in Natural Wood color. Took off the old rusted Antenna. I looked for hours at Digital Antennas & found a few new smaller ones that should work, but most smaller ones get Channel 7-69, I wanted Channel 2-69! Later I found info. from [...] I quote,"Indoor antennas are generally small,designed to be placed on or near your TV. Outdoor antennas tend to be significantly larger and are intended for roof-or attic-mounting. In general, the larger an antenna's surface area is, the stronger the signal it will provide." Also "Nearly all outdoor antennas perform better than even the best indoor antennas."I really wanted a small HD Digital antenna to be roof mounted but you know the quotes. Since we live about 28.7miles away from L.A.(TV Signal Source)again we now receive all our Digital channels(2-69) w/clarity on 2 TV's on the 1st floor w/ this new RCA Universal Performer Series Antenna has a 1080HD on the box & good for 35+ miles. I mounted this new shorter one set for 2 TVs with the older larger antenna divided to 4 more TVs & this new one is as good or better. We might take down our older larger TV antenna and replace it too. We then would have 2 antennas just like now only both would be smaller and shorter. Oh yeah it comes with the 75 to 300ohm transformer to hookup and 75ohm round cable.What's really odd is I purchased this at $39.99 + $8.08 shipping total$48.08the price now jumped to 51.39 w/o shipping... Anyways I recommend this antenna still less then others out there. Cheers everyone ......Darren
AWESOME Product. Completely Satisfied with it.2 months so far. No complaints. I used it in India as well.It works for the both 110, 220 volts. Plays any disc that you throw at it.
The DVD drive works fine. I used it without problems for recording on DVD-R media. But the software provided with this drive is a real bummer. It is one of those software bundles that replaces all your current defaults and existing programs. You expect to use the vendor's supplied software and drivers, but the supplied software replaces your existing defaults for viewing images, viewing videos, etc. It was a real pain removing all the extraneous software and returning my settings to what they were before I installed the package.I'd recommend looking for a DVD recorder that has more common and less intrusive software support.
I think that Maxtor is top of the line! If U are going to get a new Hard Drive this is the one! It's pretty cheap and has all the features that newer sytems support. I have a ABIT BP6 and it will work great!
I got this DNS today and setup could NOT have been easier. I put in 2 Seagate 500gb drives and it set them up, formated them and I was transferring files in literally 3 minutes!You cant even hear it running and it is fairly fast running through my wireless router.Works like a charm !!
Good both as a cooler, and as a stand to lift it off the desk. The one issue I have with it is with the USB connection ... the cord comes off the left side (toward the back of the computer), and my USB port on the left side of the computer is directly next to the power cord. So I could only plug in either the power cord or the cooler until I got a hub to extend the port slightly off the computer, then I could plug it in.The low setting will be sufficient for most users with this product. On low, it is very quiet; I have to concentrate on hearing the fan if I want to notice it.My computer fan used to cycle off and on in about 5-10 minute intervals before using this product. So far tonight, my computer's fan has not yet come on. So it relieves at least a little stress from the computer itself.The power light described in other reviews is bright. Again, a piece of electrical tape (to cover it up) will probably fix that if I become too concerned, as described in the other reviews.
Though it's only a 6-Watt speakers set, it's much more powerful and better sound than some other computer speakers of similar price, and most of them don't have a headphone connection like this one. The design is elegant and should match the office desktop or notebook very well. I should have picked up another set when it had a lower price.
I got my bass freq on from pepsi's old reward program ( I miss it dearly ) and boy was I ever glad I spent all those points on these beauts! Not only are they amazingly high quality sounding, but the noise reduction properties far surpass the big "over the ear" style noise canceling headphones I've had in the past. I spent like 60 bucks on a pair of over ear sony noise canceling headphones, and if I'd have known these existed I'd have saved money and got these. They virtually work like ear plugs that have speakers in them... and these speakers sound great so close up. Killer bass, and low-mids sound just as great. I used to have to listen to the mp3 player's volume maxed out but now I can use half of that and hear the music over everything else. They come with three different sleeves to adjust to the contours of any ear, and they are a steal at the current price considering original retail price (was like 55 bucks a while back). Get these headphones over skullcandy or any other brand, they are amazing and you'll never need another pair of headphones again. They sound better than more expensive over the ear phones quality-wise even if you arent buying them for the noise blocking ability. seriously, the bass is the best i've ever heard in any of the headphones I've checked out (when i bought my last over-the-ear, i sampled dozens before settling).
Maybe it was just the box being so faded and the people on the box dressed for an early 90s party or something, but I was sort of expecting something a little newer. Maybe I just interpreted the description incorrectly. I dont know. As soon as I find the last cord that was supposed to be in the box, I'll give it a whirl and see how it goes.
(July 2004) Problem: Needed Internet access for a second desktop PC in the back of the house (Gateway GP6, PII with 400 MHz processor, Win98se, and USB 1.1 technology). Main desktop PC is in the front of the house (Dell Dimension 2300, PIV 1.8 GHz processor, WinXP) with high-speed cable ISP connection.Solution: purchase a wireless router to connect to the main PC's cable modem, and a USB antennae adaptor for the second PC to receive the wireless signals.802.11b vs. (the newer) 802.11g wireless router technology? "b" routers transfer data at a rate of 11 Mbps, and "g" at 54 Mbps. Since the Internet will transfer data via cable/DSL no faster than 2 Mbps, any ability by a router to transfer data faster than that cannot be utilized, regardless. (The faster router data transfer speeds are used for those who have a need to transfer data at high rates of speed between computers within the network.) For me (and most people), the "b" technology is several times faster than what you can receive with any cable or DSL connection. Note: some of the "g" equipment is USB 2.0 technology (not backwards compatible), and will not work on an older PC (like mine) that utilizes USB 1.1 technology.I purchased two Netgear items: the 802.11b cable/DSL 4-port wireless router (MR814 - small, about the size of your hand), and one 802.11b wireless USB adapter (MA111 - tiny, about the size of your thumb). At the time this writing, the two items can be purchased from Amazon.com at a cost of approximately $60 (US) after a $30 mail-in rebate. I was very surprised at the low cost.When I received the Netgear items, I did my usual kid at Christmas "Damn the instructions, full speed ahead" routine, hooking up wires, following the well-written wiring chart. I did not read over the instruction booklet, which was my big mistake at first. With all lights blinking green, I tried to connect to the Internet, but got nothing. I was doing a terrific job of avoiding reading the instructions. I spent the next hour talking first to a tech rep with AOL, and then an Internet tech rep with the cable company. Neither was able to figure out the problem. I finally told the cable guy that I would try reading the instructions, and if that did not work, look to see if Netgear had a website with FAQ and troubleshooting tips.The instruction booklet by Netgear is well thought out, and easy to read for a moron like me. On the second page of the instructions for Windows 98 users, it indicates the settings that need to be set in the configuration utility that is located in the system tray on the lower right part of the monitor, next to the clock. I had to change two settings from the default settings, and I was done. Bingo - a blazing fast Internet connection for the second computer. The total time it took to set up the wireless router and have an Internet connection was only ten minutes (minus the hour I wasted talking on the phone to the tech reps because I avoided reading the instruction booklet).This was a week ago. Subsequent to that, every night, I have left AOL connected overnight to see if it would remain connected. Each morning when I get up, AOL is still connected. Surfing the Internet is every bit as speedy as if I am using the main PC. Not one bit slower, and no hesitation in launching webpage after webpage.I have read many of the negative comments about these Netgear products(...). For me, it has been a superb solution to the problem. It works better than what I had expected, it was easier to set up than I had expected, and the price is far less than I had expected. I cannot say enough good about my Netgear wireless LAN. (...)
I likes this DNS so far, no problem are all with latest firmware update. Here are my pros/cons:Pros:+ Bit torrent included+ Expandable (you can customize the unit with third party apps)+Updates really fix issues and they are often+ The hard drives are shut down when not in use. Great functionality (need to update to latest firmware version)+ Works great with 2x1Gb drives+ Price. You won't find anything so robust for the price.Cons:+ A little slow with 1000 mb connection+ Naming the drives. The drive names are hardcoded and cannot be renamed.+iTunes app shows weird characters on mp3s. Don't know why, but in windows they look fine+ Not a con, but a limitation of using linux: An exact copy of files is not possible, because of the difference handling of files by the OS.
..opened the box about 2 hours ago ..ordered (standard shipping, from amazon) on Fri, arrived on Tue ..you guys are great!..I got this as a replacement/upgrade camera and Christmas gift for my 14-year-old godchild but, (of course) I had to check it out ..make sure it works and everything, right?..ten minutes after opening the box I was uploading a picture to my online photo-sharing site ..it's that easy to use!..I won't bother with technical stuff, that's covered in previous reviews and the manufacturer's notes, but here are just a few observations:1. it looks cool!2. it feels good in the hand: solid, with some weight to it (it's a bit small for myself, but should be great for my teen god-daughter)3. controls are logically placed, easy to reach and to understand (I didn't get as far as the instruction manual) and the digital display is concise, intelligible and is huge for such a small camera4. the zoom is located perfectly and is easy to use (I like the zoom's digital display too)5. the photos are large, crisp, colorful ..wonderful, actually6. I didn't load the software, but my computer and photo-editing software recognized the camera and I had no difficulties downloading the photos..but, it's a gift and I (reluctantly) had to put it back in the box ..maybe if I give it to her early, she'll let me use it ..ya think?
This product has been installed for a few weeks and is working as expected. Description,delivery and price were excellent. Installation instructions were also excellent.
Picked up this router so I could install tomato firmware to help track separate devices bandwidth usage. Installed quick and easy and works perfect. I highly recommend this router, and tomato firmware.
it was a great product. cant complain, so i wont. if you want it then get it, and very soon!
The TomTom had many great features such as phone numbers with the POI, however it would not pull up some key POI that I needed. The fire department that I work for wasn't on there under the fire stations category. The routes are longer on the TomTom than the Garmin I used next. I plotted a trip to AZ from MI, and the Garmin had it almost 5 hours shorter.
This unit was packaged to include the needed power Cord for the Printer - and that I feel put this vendor ahead of the pack.Well packed so it would not be damaged in shipment, and worked perfectly once installed.For a used and refurbished unit it was very clean!
I love the rechargable battery feature on this devise, it is working ok with my 160GB ipod classiv, the remote is ok too. Sound could probsbly be better. Anyway, it's good.
Product was as described and advertise arrive on time or within the promise arrival time , totally satisfied with my purchase , Price was good
This is a great buy! I am a active girl, and I listen to this while talking on the computer, and on the bus going to my basketball games! The earphones were not that great, so i bought some more, but other than that this is a great mp3 player for the money, and has not given me problems, and is VERY durable! I run with it, and it is skip free, unlike portable CD players. Downloads songs in 10 seconds, and is very easy to install and figure out!
Just use this to protect the lens. Good cheap alternative to a scratched lens.
Wish that it came in a 32 Port Size to Fit Behind the Material I Need that was From 2 16 Port Keystone Patch Panels 2 Rows of 12 Ports Were A little Short for my Use of this Item However this did Made a Good X-Mas Gift to a Friend who need a 24 Port Patch Panel for his Computer System.
The Sony P5 or P9 with the Marine Pack are an amazing combination. I have done dives to 130 feet with no problems. It is important however to assure that the camera is turned off underwater when you do not use it, otherwise the heat will cause fogging of the lense no matter what you do. The video is quite amazing when you consider the size of the package. I still would wish a Marine pack for my Sony DV camera, but this is the next best thing. I am also looking for a red filter as Sony had one for the P1. I usually carry the camera in the BCD pocket, and do not bother to handle it especially careful. Extremly rugged assembly. Any dive has just become a photo and video dive with no extra hassle or worries. One word of warning: If you dive with a camera, you will sink (flood) one at some time and be 500 bucks poorer. Count on it! Mr. Murphy calling ...
I have used it fine for a couple of years. Handy because it's small and easy to take with me. Sadly, this week it became erratic...I think the thin wires that connect it to the USB port via the "retractable" spindle seem to have developed an internal invisible break. Otherwise it was great.
Fast Shipment. Batteries were new, charged well, and work perfectly in my two way radios. Now my sons can enjoy use of the two way radios for hours instead of minutes. Shipment was fast, communication was great. Thanks!
This baby is awesome. It plays all my videos and CD. The image is very clear and no problems setting it up. Love the combo its great. If you what a good combo player this is the way to go.
We have 4, yes *4* of these antennas in our house now. This little set of rabbit ears that was under $10 at Best Buy is the absolute best antenna I have tried. Don't waste your time with powered, amplified (unless you REALLY need an amplified signal) or expensive pieces of crap. This antenna is very easy to set up, just screw in the posts of the rabbit ears, press in the loop (it does require some pressure to press them in, just PUSH and they WILL go in), plug it in and go. The coax cable isn't very long, but coax cables and an adapter to extend it are cheap and can extend the cord to whatever length you need it to be.Don't be fooled by expensive powered antennas labeled as "HD" antennas. The HD doesn't come from the antenna, the HD comes from the SIGNAL. So as long as you have an HDTV with an HD tuner in it, you WILL get HDTV from any antenna you plug into it. If you do not have an HDTV, or do not have an TV with a digital tuner you WILL need a digital converter box (around $20-$40). Plug the antenna into the converter box, and the box into the TV and you will get OTA broadcast to watch.We cut the Comcast cable cord, and put these antennas on our HDTVs. They are AMAZING. We're in the NE suburbs of Indianapolis, and we get almost 30 stations with these antennas! Cable providers compress the hell out of the signals to make it work with their boxes, so the picture you will see from an OTA antenna on an HDTV is crisper and richer in color than what you will get from a cable box because it's full, uncompressed quality!We started with just one of these hooked up to our newest HDTV in a room that did not have a cable outlet, and we didn't want to fuss with putting one in. So we put up one of these antennas, a internet-ready Blu-Ray player, AppleTV, and we loved the set up so much that we're dropping cable to the other TVs and bought 3 more of these antennas. We are not disappointed at. all. In fact, when I went to Fry's to buy 3 more of these, they were sold out, and there were numerous other open-box returns on the shelf for sale at discounted prices (because of the open box). Guess what? All those other, more expensive antennas had been bought, tried, and returned for their failure! But the RCA shelf was empty, and not a one to be found there. So I went to Best Buy and they had them in stock, after buying my 3 there were only 2 left on the shelf. Same thing on Best Buy's shelf too, other returned antennas for sale at discounted prices, and plenty of others brands & more expensive ones for sale. Don't waste your money, give this $10 gem a try!
One good, one bad, good one is not all that good ... that is why I bought two ... have bought various "makes" with much the same results ... failure out of the box, or after use for a whileStill don't under stand why no one make a cable which goes from phono plug to mini plug, with cable length to order ... maybe it is up to ME !!
Was pleasantly surprised to get the product the day before we left on vacation. Great timing and great product that was hard to find, except on Amazon.com. Excellent service!
A lens cap that seats easily and stays on tight, with simple grip and snap action.
These aren't for the stereophile - but just perfect to replace the tinny sounding speakers attached to the kids' TVs.
I buy all 77 mm filters and then use these great adapters to use my filters on my smaller lenses. A great deal!
I bought one of these new for my office so that any sensitive documents I print don't have to be fetched from a public printer. I printed maybe 50 pages on it over half of a year before it broke. Now it just makes a horrible loud ratcheting sound when I turn it on. It appears to be the same problem as described in other reviews.Buy something else. HP: Kill this product now.
The Philips MCM240 is slim and stylish, and it has played all of the CD formats we have around the house. We are very happy with our purchase.
Judging from the other reviews and from my own disappointing experience with this product, it seems like you either get a great light or a solar lemon. I purchased three of these lights two months ago, and not one of them has been as reliable or functional as I had hoped. The set-up process seems to be more tedious than it should be, and once I got them through the initialization procedure, they started failing one by one. The manufacturer was helpful and replaced two of the lights at his own expense, but the replacements promptly failed after only two days of normal functioning. One light morphed into a strobe light when triggered(then died altogether), and the other two work sporadically at best. I bought a similar product two years ago from a solar energy catalogue and it has worked perfectly from day one, so I expected the same quality from this light. If you need a good solar light, save your time and money and look elsewhere.
I needed this device to connect my laptop to an audio processor (DBX Driverack). Other DBX users were having loads of trouble getting dollar store serial adaptors to work. Scan the web and you will see that nearly all of the cheap adapters cause nothing but trouble. This Keyspan unit was recommended as one that really works. I simply installed the driver from the CD and plugged the adapter in. Connected the DBX processor and BAM. Complete communication. I did have to go into the processor's settings and tell it to look at port 4 but that is no reflection on this product. The Keyspan works perfectly. Buy with confidence.
My boyfriend, who I gave these speakers to for Christmas, says they work very nicely. To quote "I didn't even hear that bassline before." It came quite quickly, in less time than I had anticipated. And it was as much, with shipping, as Best Buy was charging to get it from the store (only Best Buy was backordered, and Amazon was not).The shipping was quite a lot though.
I bought this camera for my husband for Christmas. He opened it early, but was disappointed. The pictures were blurry and it was very difficult to focus when taking a picture. I don't know if it was a defective camera or not, but I wouldn't take the chance. I gave it one star only because it wouldn't register 0 stars.
It works (with a bit of effort). The main problem I ran into was that the text boxes in the config webpage are a few pixles too small, making the trailing 'B' in my encryption key look like an 'E', and the DHCP didn't work until I had it plugged in for a few days (although DHCP rarely works without a hitch when you have a computer that thinks it should be the DHCP server). Frankly, there are better routers (from D-link for example) that do the job better for the money.On the bright side, it does have a decent range, and once you actualy get it working, it works pretty well with all other hardware.
This cable did exactly what I needed it to: connect my dvd player to my motherboard. Having one end at a right angle and the other straight gave me lots of flexibility in mounting it, and the relatively short length reduces the amount of clutter inside the desktop case.
I finally made the leap and purchased this product. It is awesome and I use it all the time. Love USB compatibility, so much color, and all features that it comes with which includes some games! However, I was sad that it did not come with an ebook reader and spent two days at palms site finding it. Should come with one. However, overall all, this is a wonderful product!
What a great price and quality item. We use this card alot over and over with NO troubles.A++++I will buy from them again but just more than the 2.0gb as it holds alot of pictures but memory is getting cheaper and cheaper.
I LOVE, LOVE this zune. I have the option to customize the setting and I have so much space. Great prodcut and I would reccommend the zune to others.
These tapes are ridiculously expensive for what they are - but I guess its OEM... Hopefully China will help out soon !
You know how you read reviews where everyone raves about a product so despite some misgiving, you go ahead and buy it only to find out it was a mistake and you're thinking what was up with those great reviews....so not the case here. These cables are a steal! Buy them now, in fact, buy several and buy them now.I thought, how can these HDMI cables be any good at $2.50 when I spent $60.00 on a highly recommended pair that were on sale. I don't know how they do it but they work just as good. I quickly returned my over priced monster cables and did a little dance of joy over all the money I saved.My husband and I used the expensive cables, viewed a dvd and then switched with these cables and viewed the same dvd. No difference was detected.I have recommended these to my friends and family but they did not want to try (believing they cannot do the same quality job) until I double dared them to try. There is nothing to lose at $6 total and I've earned quite a few free drinks in the bargain.
It could be worse, I suppose, but speech sounds muffled/as if coming from underwater, and music quality is unimpressive, especially towards the bass. Radio reception, even with the built-in wire antenna at full stretch, is poor. I suppose I could be missing it, but I could not locate the advertised line-in jack for cd players and other devices.The one plus is the area around the dock is large enough to connect my 30GB 5G iPod without removing it from its case. However, I'll still be returning this item.
This is now my third buy of verbatims (100 pack dvd-r type, blue and yellow wrapped stack). My most recent purchase was 1 month ago. Success rate is over 99% on hitachi and fujitsu burners. They are very consistent. So far, so good.
16 Gauge wire- 4 pairs of pin connectors and small allen key provided to tighten the pins. Great product and good value for the price. The sound quality is great and it doesn't make any difference with a $ 300 speaker wire !!
Had this thing out of the box and working in 5 minutes. Very easy to install and works wonderfully controlling two sets of ceiling speakers.Impedence protection muffles the sound a bit but turns out i didn't need the protection for the speakers i'm using (ohm rating was in tolerance).Very pleased with the value for the price.
Bought it to replace an ersatz Staples kit which didn't work. Also cheaper than Staples prices.
I think TiVo is the best thing to happen to TV since the VCR. You can easliy set it to record anything you want and it's program guide is flawless. I found it extremely helpful that they included more cords than were necessary (you can never have enough cords). My favriote thing about it is that it even records things that you didn't tell it to. So when you get home, you almost always have something good on to watch. It is really cool. I give it a 5.
For the most part I love my Garmin. I have had problems with it saying left when it shows right on the screen. I have also had problems with locations in small towns. As an example, one street was stopped and started again one block later and the Garmin took me around in circles for about 15 minutes.
The item worked perfectly with my Ipod nano, and it was only $3 including shipping. How can you go wrong?
Very comfortable. Great range, great volume. Comparing them to other earbuds in this price range, these have much fuller sound.As I mentioned they are LOUD which means you use less juice on your MP3 player. Love them.
Installing wireless networks reminds me of software installs 10-12 years ago. You had to fiddle around with a lot of stuff and things did not work smoothly from the get go. At the first install the MR814 did no seem to &quot;see&quot; my cable modem. Kept asking for a static IP address even though there was none. This is the point where you find out about product support. For me there was none. I tried calling their &quot;7/24&quot; number and was kept on hold till I ran out of patience--twice. Sent them an email and got a standard response asking me to turn everything off and on and reset the router. That failed again and they did not respond to subsequent emails. Finally the powers of Google and user groups came through and I found that I had to reset the cable modem since I had used it with a different router earlier. Since then I have had internet connectivity. But I have been dissatisfied with customer service and would not have minded paying more if that had meant better support.
This book and the book Follow the River are both excellent depictions of the life of my ancestor. She was a heroic woman who shall be remembered and honored by me and all my family members. We are proud of her and are happy to have such excellent books to share.
Quality is obviously less than from Apple, but for the price you cannot beat a working lightning cable. I wouldn't risk some of the sub $5 ones. but this is a brand i know and have used before.
I'm normally very cautious when purchasing new hardware and I always shop around for the best deals. In this case, though, I rushed in like a fool and bought this for $50 at Office Depot b/c I really needed Internet access at my new place.This adapter is horrible. It's supposed to get a very strong signal from where I am, but its signal strength is always low when plugged directly into my motherboard. When plugged into a USB 2.0 extension cable, I get very good or excellent signal strength, but it will often lose the signal when under heavy load. This is incredibly frustrating when I want to watch a streaming video, access multiple websites at once, or game. It also runs VERY hot with nothing in the way of keeping it cool. Horrible.
This is one of the best products ever. I really enjoyed the vibrant screen and the overall structure and quality of the manufacturing is excellent. The only problem I have with this is the memory gate memory sticks. They are a bit expensive, and don't seem to be getting cheaper anytime soon, since there are no competitors. But if you are looking for a palm based os, this is the one, and the mp3 feature is nice too, although if you are buying this for the mp3 player, just go and buy an mp3 player, 500.00 is too much to spend to show off an mp3. I've tried pocket pcs and although their nice, I didn't really enjoy the overall bulkiness of all the handhelds. Palm offers the best size and functionality of all handhelds today, with great expandability.
After years of use, my LaCie LA Porsche Firewire 250GB disk drive died. I opened the enclosure and removed the Western Digital WD2500JB disk drive inside, ordered a replacement drive, installed it and voil&agrave;, my Firewire drive was back on line. All very easy.
I have to say, these speakers exceeded my expectations. I like my music loud and bassy, and these Logitechs do the job wonderfully. Bass is punchy, not muddled; and mid and trebles are equally precise. The sub volume control (missing on many systems) is great - I don't have a large bedroom, so I only have it cranked to 1/3 power. The system definitely has the power to fill a much larger room. The twist bases on the satellite speakers which allow you to wall mount them are great as well. This system blows the stock altec lansing speakers that came with my computer out of the water!
very good quality,good looking,i love it ,fits very very nice,it just made for your G7,or G9.
worst subwoofer ever it hums like crazy you will hate yourself for buying this or any other speakers by KLH. The company is so cheap they don't know how to make a decent speaker system. I say go with Harmon Kardon or JBL or Polka. Good and not to pricy in my opinion.
I really like this mouse, it's an excellent device on so many levels, but it is NOT DURABLE as a portable device ought to be.On separate occasions, I have had two of these mice experience a SINGLE, minor drop (3') onto carpet, and they each no longer work.So, if you're a professional who has to carry your mouse around meeting to meeting on campus and you have any potential of dropping it, be prepared for it to be a resident of the gadget graveyard.11.Jul.2007 Update: THREE IS A CHARM. I've now had three of these mice crap out due to very minor drops. I give up and will be moving on to another product.
I tried another brand, highly rated by many reviewers but just didn't work out for me; had to be directly in line with the amplifier base to hear anything....having said that the sound, comfort and much more attractive C120 was far superior if you freeze yourself in perfect line with the amp. Not very practical!!I have had the 2.3 MHz TV Ears for a number of years and found this less expensive model to be the best; am about to buy my 4th because although uncomfortable, it is very reliable. Can walk around the room without losing good sound.....to bad it doesn't have a base and treble adjustment as I am tone deaf....I can hear some voices much better than others.TV Ears 2.3 MHZ Wireless Headset System with 10 Replacement Ear TipsCan't give it 5 stars as first it is uncomfortable, difficult on some of the bases to get the headset in proper position to recharge and it is just plain ugly........but I can hear!For those of us that are losing hearing it is a must and hope TV Ears will improve the comfort of the headset and ease of recharging....rechare positioning is a challenge.
I used to have the Logic 3 speakers for the PSP but I found them a bit big to be lugging around. The JBL on Tour Plus is a much more compact and better looking option with similar sound capabilities. I might give the Logic system the nod in terms of lows but to be truthful neither unit is going to put out thumping base. The JBLs definitely have clearer sound and much less distortion at higher volume. I do wish there was a way to charge the PSP form the JBL unit like the Logic 3 but I'm definitely splitting hairs there. All in all the JBL unit is a solid piece of equipment with above average sound in a very compact package.
Pros:+Works as advertised.Cons:-Extremely overpriced for what is essentially a remote control. (Purchased at $~40)-Drains batteries at extreme rate (Had to swap twice over course of 3 months of light use)
The tripod is only about 4' tall, but it's perfect for my digital slr camera. As a photographer, sometimes I need a tripod for slower exposures and whatnot. This one was very cheap, and worth the money. It's light weight and very stable. Exactly what I was looking for! :]
This is a great product, and it is easy to use. It adjusts to wrong turns, getting you back on track, finding the "best" route from where you are. It over calculates on time (quite a bit) and I have not figured out how to correct. In one instance it had a trip taking 7 hours when it was a 4.5 hour trip. And sometimes it suggest that we take a path that we know will take a significant longer period of time. I believe that it has incorrect speeds on some of the roads.One very strong complaint is their customer service. As soon as I purchased the device, it immediately told me that I needed to update maps - which were almost two years old at the time of purchase. It seemed crazy to me that they would sell something with that old of maps. And when I went to update, it wanted to charge me $90 for the new maps ($45 for the new maps, and $45/year for ongoing updates). I was unclear whether I could buy just the maps. I contacted Tom Tom and they said that I receive 1 free update when I buy the device. They gave me instructions on the update, and it stil resulted in asking for $90. I contacted them back, and they have not returned my emails or calls. All of this occured within the 30 days "free update" period. So a decent product - poor customer service.
If you go to viewsonics site, they are no longer listing any information about the pro series. I bought a p220fb a year and a half ago and now im having problems with the color fading in and out at random times and a green bleeding effect in the right bottom corner. Contacting support immediately got me an RMA number (no in depth details needed). They have no replacements, and want 14 business days to repair it. I checked around on some newsgroups (sci.electronics.repair) and many people are having repeating problems with internal components burning out. I would definately stay clear of this and at least buy the G220f since you will probably have better luck getting a replacement if it pukes.
The sound quality on the mp3's is fantasic. Volume goes very, very high. FM sound quality is great too.The color screen is great. Will display photos in BMP format. It may support other formats too, but I can't find them in the book anywhere. Does not appear to support jpeg. Folders work great.A little tricky to figure out at first, but a few minutes with the book and you should be fine.Transfer spped is very , very fast. I transferred about 100 songs in about 2 minutes.I would give it 5 stars until I saw the Nano. Although I was able to pick this up for $85 delivered on EBAY. So its much cheaper than the nano too. Earplugs fall out easy.Comes with an armband for working out.I highly recommend it, but don't pay more that $100.
i had this sNakamichi SoundSpace 8.5 Home Theater System with Surround Processor, DVD/CD Player, 5 Satellite Speakers, and Dual Subwoofersame system in a car and all i can say is wow !al brostrom
When Our new Toshiba television arrived I was impressed with the shipping company amazon used and with the fact the shipper opened the product and checked it out to see if everything was working, but he did not check the DVD player. It was not working. That's when the trouble began. Amazon did not have any more instock. They suggested going to a toshiba dealer to get the television repaired. The part would take months to get. The repair company said this is common with Toshiba. I sent it back to Amazon and whet with another Television.I loved the picture quality on the Regza, but I was left very disappointed and without a television for weeks.
I ordered a refurbished mp3 player from dealcat.com with the assurance that I couold return it if it did not work. However, I have found that dealcat.com will not answer their phones, call back, ir respond to e-mails. I would strongly suggest avoiding this company for anything product one might be interested in.
Battery is about 1mm longer and wider than original casio NP-20 it was intended to replace, it is too big to fit in the charger (BC-11L), therefore unusable. Original battery fits easily in the charger. It may work for other applications, but definitely not for the EX-Z60 with the BC-11L charger.
Overall, I'll give my TV a 3 to 4 stars out of 5. My TV is connected to a DirecTV standard cable feed - not HD; that costs too much and only 10 or so HD channels are available. The picture usually is fairly good. I think the DirecTV feed is the culprit because the picture my 6 year old Sanyo 32" regular TV is sometimes not that good - it was good before hooking it up to DirecTV. Anyway, the AKAI picture is best when hooked up to S-Video inputs. When playing DVDs, the picture is good.It took a while to get use to flat panel TVs cause this is my first one. The viewing angle is 170 degrees or more, but the picture is best when standing in front of it, 10 or more feet away. There are many options to adjust the picture to suit almost anyone.You must turn up the sound when playing DVDs. Sound quality is good, but better when playing CDs. I found that when looking at TV, I had to turn the treble way down to get good sound. You can play it loud and the sound remains crisp. DVD and CD copies play without any problem. The DVD mode is 480p. I think 720p or 1080p is real HD quality for DVDs - would've been nice for AKAI to include that functionality.Likes... easy to use, built in DVD player, can use as any multiple source setting (TV, DTV, DVD, computer monitor, etc). The remote controls all features, plus the DVD player has buttons to control it too. The controls on the TV and the DVD player are sleek looking and easily manageable.I ordered the TV Dec. 9th and got it Dec. 22nd - just before Christmas although Amazon.com stated it might arrive early January.Gripes are all minor so far... when you turn the TV on, the "AKAI" logo with a bright blue background displays for a few seconds, then the TV tuner will kick into the last TV station you had it on. When you select a source (TV, DTV, DVD, computer monitor, etc), a bright blue background lights up the entire room.Having to jack up the sound when playing DVDs, as mentioned above, is another gripe.The user manual is OK at listing the immense number of features (all available through your remote), but lacks in depth explanations, plus explaining how to wall mount the TV. It does not tell how about watts, voltage or amps used either.Also, DirecTV does not yet have an AKAI remote control code for this model yet. AKAI has only 5 codes available so far. So I have to use the AKAI remote to turn the TV on and off and to change the sound volume; then I use the DirecTV remote to change channels.Another gripe is that the MTS sound mode may not work. Clicking that button on the remote control can switch the sound from mono (the default) to stereo. This feature will only work (if it ever does) in TV mode - that's what it will state on screen if you attempt to change MTS mode while in any source mode other TV. Since my AKAI is hooked up to DirecTV, it may be smart enough to notice that the cable TV source will provide stereo sound. I haven't tested this theory by hooking up the TV to an external antenna.Oh yeah... call AKAI and register the TV. The competence of their support team (which is in the USA) is questionable. They could only lead me to the Peerless website to get info on wall mounts. They did not know that MTS mode is only available when the source is TV.Read on only if you want to wall mount the TV...Buy the TV before choosing and buying a wall mount. The TV is not VESA 75, 100, 200, or 400 compatible. The four AKAI wall mount holes are 16 1/8" apart width wise and 4" apart height wise. Four mounting bolts are included. The user manual briefly states you can use a Peerless wall mount. After I researched it, the TV can only connect to one or two standard, stationary Peerless mounts - unless you make a custom adapter. That's what I did... more on that below.I bought a Premier Mounts AM2 articulating wall mount before I ordered the TV. Got it cheaper at Beach Audio. It is VESA 75, 100, and 200 compatible. My walls have steel studs. The wall I mounted the TV on does not have studs 16" apart, so I had to use the type of wall mount I got. Anyway, buy toggle bolts to install any wall mount if your walls have steel studs. Why? The TV is heavy (40 lbs... 35 lbs. without the stand). The AM2 wall mount is about 10 lbs.Since my AM2 mount is not compatible with the AKAI wall mount holes, I had to buy two 22" long steel straps from Home Depot (part #044315348709 found in the lumber section). I cut the straps to 16 1/2" and then drilled four holes in each. I drilled two holes to make it VESA 100 compatible (at 4" apart, centered on the strap) and two holes to make it fit the 16 1/8" AKAI wall mount holes (also centered). I also had to buy four #8-32 bolts (3/8" long), nuts, and locking washers to connect the straps to the wall mount. Connect the straps to the wall mount with the bolt heads facing the TV.Note that the DVD player bulges out somewhat in the back of the TV. The wall mount holes on one side of the TV are very close to the DVD player, so take your time and take all measurements not once, but at least twice to ensure your custom made adapter will fit right. Two vents also stick out a little above (but to the left and right of) the top wall mount holes. So again, carefully measure where you have to drill holes so your straps won't touch those vents.Also note that the straps are not totally rigid. That's OK cause they can still handle the load, plus your bolt heads need a little room. Thus, your straps will have a slight curve when you mount the TV.
I thought switching from HP to another manufacturer was going to help out in cutting down on ink costs, but in the end they are all the same. This tank has average life, but not nearly as expensive as HP.
Sorry for the title....but, these earphones really are about as close to prefection as I have ever heard. Small, compact, efficient and incredible sound. I use a Sony NW-E407, which I love, but it has one major drawback: it is not real powerful, and with other headphones, I had to turn the volume almost all the way up to enjoy the music and experience the "isolation" promised by other earphones. I was using the Shure E2's which were good, but I decided to upgrade, first trying the Etymotic E6s. They were terrible inefficient, and again, I was forced to turn my mp3 player almost to the max. (Though, in fairness to the Etymotics, once I switched to the foam pads, I did get a much better seal, and considerably better efficiency out of the phones.)With the Shure E3s, I used the stock rubber tips, and was blown away from the first song I listened to (Cibo Matta's "Sugarwater"). The range was amazing, and the sound actually sounded like it was originating not from my ears, but from deep inside my brain. Ok, that sounds a little scary, but, the simple truth is, these earphones are incredible at recreating the sound and providing such a full and real sound, that it really does create the illusion of the sound playing in your head, not in your ear. Highly recommended...and though it might not be kosher to mention this on Amazon, I found a site which sells these earphones, that have a $249 MSRP, for an incredibly low price of $110. Gadzooks!
I bought the Apple Nano as a gift for my wife. The ordering process went perfectly and the package arrived when promised. Although neither of us have ever seen an IPOD, we quickly got it working and love it.Steve
Though the item description says 700 mAh, the unit itself says 1000 mAh. The item is branded "CTA". This is the second generic battery I've used (I lost the first one). The first one was branded "POWWER" (sic), and though it was advertised as 1500 mAh, it didn't seem to last as long as the Canon battery included with the camera, which I believe is 720 mAh.Anyway, for less than half the price of a Canon brand battery, this is a pretty good deal.Updated: After fully charging the battery for the first time, the first cycle did not seem to last very long. Still, for the price it's still OK as a spare, though probably not good enough to rely on as your main battery.
I can't believe the deal I got on these things. At the time they were on sale for a $170 with free shipping. They show up a few days later in this huge box that weighs 85 pounds. So just the free shipping was a huge savings. I replaced a dying set of KHL 5.1s with these and the difference is amazing. I can literally keep my receiver 10 levels lower and still get the same volume out of these new speakers, with much greater clarity. Pay attention to the sizes in the specs, as these speakers are rather large, especially the fronts. I have all of them,except the sub, mounted on the walls. I had to use double mounts on the fronts as they were too large and too heavy. The surrounds are much more managable though and fit nicely on a single mount. I can't really have nothing negative to say about this set. I would highly recommond if you're looking for a set under $500.
Despite what one other review has said, this item is an exact and complete replacement for the original Garmin suction cup mount and works as advertised. Excellent value!
For the tiny price the V-MODA delivers spectacularly! It is comfortable for long (10 hours or more usage) and, it provides sound isolation in otherwise noisy venues such as the food court in a busy mall.The bass of course is great, and while the sound spectrum is (bass)limited - if your MP3 has a graphic equalizer: you will be fully satisfied!Try this product: you will not be disappointed
I just purchased the RV-B99BK unit and I am floored. The depth of the bass and the pitch of the treble are amazing. I purchased my first JVC boombox twenty years ago, and none have matched the sound untill now, and its been surpassed. My childeren are happy I gave my first JVC to them, never serviced once. I believe that I will enjoy many years of great sound from this new unbelievable unit, dont hesitate. The sound when you sing from the mic patch is great. &quot; WAY TO GO JVC, IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT&quot;.
We purchased a portable dvd years ago and the bag holder broke. We have two children and hanging the player behind one seat doesn't really work. I purchased this holder. It goes in really easy! It allows the player to be higher in our minivan so even the kids in the far back seat can see! It holds the player in player very well and swivels if we need it to. I am very satisfied with this dvd holder!
might wanna mention that this is a ball mouse, not laser/optical mouse.and it's quite heavy for a mouse.
Very light and truly the size of a palm. Also, it only requires one USB port, so it's very convenient! Highly recommendable!
This was installed in a 1988 Pontiac Fiero. Usually these will only work up to 1987 GM's, but since was the last year of the Fiero, GM used the older style of wiring. Verify your application before purchasing.Otherwise these work perfectly. Do not ever cut your factory wiring. Even yours has been cut previously, I would recommend buying a factory replacement end AND using this to keep everything proper.
I bought these Binoculars over a year ago. They were a display model and had been handled thoroughly, however the optics were still extremely clear. I bought them to replace Bushnell H2Os that I had dropped and broke while exiting my vehicle.These ride in my exclusively in car in my gear bag, and sometimes on the hard plastic center console, and they've survived several drops onto pavement from 3-4 feet. They've remained clear and true in this time. Low light viewing and night time viewing are great. Awesome product. Will probably give these to my parents and purchase the 16x50 or the zoom model for extra range.I would not just buy these again, I will buy Nikons for life.
This is a great accessory for your iPod plus Nike running chip. Fits nice and snug on either your arm or wrist. Absolutely no complaints and quick shipping too!!
I rarely give 5 stars but in this case they are well deserved. This was money well spent. My DVD lasted for 18 months and my extended warranty was for 24. I did not have to wait on hold to file my claim via telephone. Within a 2 weeks after I sent the defective unit I had my refund.
I originally bought the Lowepro Edit 110, but found it a little too small for my Canon VIXIA HF200 camcorder. The bag fit the camera itself but the power cable was bulky, and I had to really stuff the bag to get all of the components in. I ended up returning the 110 for this model because the extra cord storage pocket was extremely convenient. The bag itself is very well made, and I now have plenty of room to pack my digital camera as well without cramming everything in.
Very good item! I got it in a timely matter, was ready to use out of the box, they eye pieces were of excellent quality as were the filters as well. Very pleased with this product!
this is a handly little cam & so easy to use. just plug & start using. creative fills the bill with this little cam at a fair price.
This product is a let-down. Technically, it does narrow the viewing angle effectively, making it hard for "neighbors" to view the lap top screen. However, the "installation" is nothing more than attaching flimsly little adhesive strips to the monitor frame! These look bad, hardly work, and won't last more than a few days on the road. Additionally, the filter affects the on-axis screen brightness more than just a little, to an unacceptable level for this user.This filter is practically useless for the business traveler with a laptop and is extremely overpriced, especially for something that is likely to fail in short order. An appropriate price might be $10 or less.Disappointed!
Product was on time in good working order.They do come in a bag however and would prefer if it was a solid container, but other than that there is no complaints.
This is exactly what I needed. It was able to hold not only my notebook, but everything else a person needs on a 24 hour flight. It is also the perfect thing to take on weekend trips - you can fit in a change of clothes and a few other essentials along with your laptop. Yes, it's big, but if it wasn't, you'd be looking at something like a briefcase type carrier.
I use this product with a field audio recorder on my Canon 60D. It's rugged, durable, and strong enough to support the weight of a heavy mic or LCD monitor. I have tried similar products (also reviewed on Amazon) which are flimsy and can't support as much weight. The 360 degree swivel adjustment is also a handy feature.
I spent an embarassing amount of time looking for a laptop sleeve to comfortably accomodate my hp dv5t. My laptop has an unorthodox 14.5" display, & I didn't want the awkward excess material from a sleeve for a 15" display. This sleeve fits perfectly.I don't think one could easily squeeze a laptop with a 15" display into it. But a sleeve with these dimensions is a rarity, so I highly recommend it for any laptop with a 14" - 14.5" display.Only negative: I wish it had some kind of outside storage pocket.
Bought mine about two months ago and I am very disappointed with the unit's performance. As the disk spins it makes a very loud noise that forces you to turn up the TV volume to drown it out. Also, there are skipping/reading problems with nearly every DVD - I never have this problem with my JVC DVD player. I like the compact design, it's a shame it lacks quality. Your get exactly what you pay for - spend a little more an buy a DVD player that works!!TRUpdate: 12/04 The updated version of this player is excellent.There is slight model number change - same size/features and price. Took the plunge after reading a review (forget where) and I'm very happy. Now I have a compact player that works very well!! I give it 5 stars. I returned older player back to Target.
From high school student to professional, it you are at all serious about scholarly writing or even just expect to do a lot of it (whether you like it or not), this product is for you! My productivity has skyrocketed since I purchased EndNote last year. Sure, there are some improvements that could be made, but all in all, a fantastic product!Here's how it works: EndNote builds a database of information about the articles, books, and other items you want to cite in your paper. You fill in a template with the bits of information needed to cite a source properly, which might vary for an edited book, a web site, or whatever type of source you are using. (You can even type in or scan in text from your sources as well.) Then, as you write your paper in Word or WordPerfect, you will find an added EndNote toolbar along the top of your page. After you type in something you want to cite, click to open the list of sources, and drop the one you want into the paper. (At this point I always edit the citation by adding the page number). EndNote *automatically* puts this citation into the citation style you choose, and at the same time generates a &quot;works cited&quot; list at the end of the file. It's that simple!!And even better: if you need to change the citation style -- say you wrote it in MLA style but are submitting to an APA style journal -- it just takes a few clicks to change the style! I have had to go back and clean up citations once or twice when doing this, but it's a lot easier than re-doing the whole paper.Another nice feature is the ability to download citations directly from some databases and library catalogs, saving you keystrokes. It's a nice program to use to keep track of your personal library as well, since it has searchable keyword fields.I highly recommend this program! If you are a student contemplating a few years of serious writing in college, this will save you an enormous amount of time. If you write scholarly articles, this will keep you so organized you will have hours more time for research. And if you just collect books and articles of topics that interest you, it's still a great way to keep your information organized.
I received my equalizer today from" Gizmos for life."I was surprised to find it actually had more features than listed on the specs.I have had several eq's in the past few years and I can say that this one is the best. My last eq was the Pyle PLE 720 P which is a 7-band parametric eq with subwoofer control. I was happy with the sound quality and would recommend this eq to some one who really likes to fine tune their music, or someone who listens to a lot of different genres. The only problem I had was a faulty subwoofer band. It would intermittently go to full output regardless of setting and it did this from the time I first installed it. That is the reason I tried the Db Drive SPEQP. Out of the box it is obviously a higher quality unit and it even has retractrable knobs(not listed). The sound quality is top of the line and I can really notice the difference in the mid bass where I feel a lot of systems are lacking. I have 27 speakers in my single cab GMC truck; 20 tweeters, 4 6 1/2's in the doors, 2 5 1/4for the rear fill and a single 15 in a custom acoustic suspension enclosure. This is the minimum I need to accurately reproduce the music I listen to which ranges from classical to Slayer, but mostly house and George Acosta. I got a great deal, but I would still buy this EQ again at full price because even with the newer head units with high rca output and digital DSP's, there is is no substitute for a finely tuned analog pre-amp in a complete mobile audio system. Clean, crisp, and with powerful Deeeeep bass.
Took this gem to London/Paris this past april...it lasted two weeks on the battery which despite the bad rap on battery usage I found this to be great. I got wonderful photos and am very pleased with the camera. The controls are easy to work and this camera does do short videos also, which was an added benefit.
The newest version of the SD cards (Ultra or Hi-Speed) ar not readable with this device. Make sure you have a standard or older version or an SD card before purchasing
System RequirementsCPU: Pentium 4 2.0GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon(tm)OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows MCESystem memory: 256MBDisk space: 600MB for driver and application / 25M~30MB per minute for recording the videoGraphics card: 1024x768, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card with 64MB RAMSound card: AC97 compatible PCI sound cardCD or DVD ROM: For Installing the driver and applicationInterface: one available USB 2.0 port
This mount allows you to install your Airport Extreme in almost any orientation (horizontal, vertical or at an angle). My install required a vertical mounting. Perfect fit and all screws/anchors are included. The only complaint I could come up with is there was no mention of how to install the power "block", which has its own mounting bracket. It is pretty obvious, but at least a mention should have been in there. I still give it a 5 on quality and fit.
The item was sent just as advertised! Quick shipping too! Glad I purchased this during black Friday season because it was such a great deal!
This is the perfect card reader for me as I have 2 digital cameras which take different cards. My Digital SLR takes CompactFlash and my Point and Shoot takes Memory Sticks. Add my PSP into the mix that takes Memory Stick Pro Duo and this is a reader that was made for me. Don't get me wrong, this reader will not work for everyone, but if Memory sticks and CompactFlash are the two cards you use, you can't go wrong. The only reason I didn't give this reader a 5 star rating is that it requires you to install drivers from the included CD first. It is a card reader and should simply be a plug and play.
I almost bought it but checked the speed right before I hit the purchase button.The 12 mbit speed means it is USB 1.1. That is about 5% of the speed of USB 2.0.It will not work in many applications. You can get a good USB 2.0 cable for the same price.
I bought a pair of these five months ago. Sounded extremely good for the price. The comfort levels were better than my now-run-over-by-car CX300's although the clarity and sound reproduction wasn't all that great but the bass was what I was looking for and I got a bolus dose. The right bud gave in one morning a week ago. Am away to India and sending them back to Amazon wasn't an option. Bought CX300II's and paid cash down at a retail location. Came out to be ~$60 but the warranty being applicable here was the dealmaker. So, today I was bored and thought, well, these aren't doing any good occupying space so I opened the Right bud up by pulling out the silicon bit & pulled open the mesh including part with a clasping tweezer. the housing looked pretty cheap from inside there was glue on the circuit and there were copper(gold looking?) wires leading to the connecting wire leading to the plug balloon. I pulled it out a bit so as to separate the two parts of the bud just to get a good look, just playing with it (It was connected and playing music) and it started working again. I clipped it back on (it locks up when you push both parts against one another) and its been playing since. I've clocked in two hours of music and it works as of now. Don't know how long it'll last, don't know what I did, but as a suggestion, for those whose Freqs are out of warranty or are just plain sick of sending them in every time they fail, open up the defective bud and stretch it out enough not to break it and maybe it'll work for you too!
I returned this printer to Amazon one day after it arrived to my house. Printer had really good output, but made a high pitch noice every time it printed and it would stay on for at least 5 minutes (the lowest time setting for power saving feature). It really bothered me to listen to it and my wife did not like it either. So I purchased Brother HL1240, liked it and kept it while returning this NEC. Output on both was the same (600 DPI), Brother was somewhat quicker to start printing, and was very quiet. I really cannot say anything bad about this printer except for the high pitch noise that is inexusable.
This is one outstanding camera for the money and performance. It's quite simple for begining users. The pictures are niiiiiccceee. The camera is liiiiiiggghhtt and so small! It has 16 mb! I'd have absolutley no hesitation to say this is the best deal you can find out there, Sipix has really outdone itself this time...!!!
I bought my sub on clearance without the cables or hardware. This kit contained everything I needed to install it and then some. I was thrilled that it included split cable protector which I did not expect. It's low quality, but does the job. Inline fuse holder is cheap plastic, but looks impressive and once again does the job. The previous reviews are correct; this is not true 8 guage wire. It looks very thick at first glance, but looking at the end of the wire reveals it's true girth. The curvature of the translucent insulation creates a magnifying effect making the conductor within look MUCH thicker than it really is. It was thick enough for my needs however. My sub's only an 8 incher with an internal amp. If you have a second battery or capacitor just for your sub, you're probably going to be pulling enough juice that you'll want to spend the big bucks for a pro cable kit. But for small thumpers this should be plenty, and for the price it can't be beat. It was more than I expected for what I paid, and I'm happy with it. I gotta drop a couple stars however because advertising this as 8 guage wire really is somewhat misleading.
Just got the laptop in. Had to re-image the system. I'm not much for all the adds and junk. Good luck on getting drivers. I needed to move over to a 64 bit O/S and HP just can't get the ftp site operational. Basically that laptop is just a waste of power until I can get the drivers, so off hunting the internal component drivers from vendors. Last time I'll buy something like this from HP. Stick to printers and save the install disks.
What can you say about labeling tape. It fits my Dymo labeler (of course) and makes labels. If that is what you are looking for, you won't be disappointed. Good price on Amazon.
Bought this for a camera. Got it in the mail fairly quickly. Works great. Overall I am please with my purchase. The price was good too.
The sound quality of this headphone is awesome. Although the bass is not as great as described. But would definitely recommend these.
This is an extremely valuable piece of equipment in my day pack. A full 256mb CF card will download to the unit in about 3 minutes, so keep shooting with another card while the unit downloads the full one.The unit is simple to use, and I haven't had any hardware problems previously reported. On a recent weekend I shot 850 street images, a total of just over 1.5gb of data. A long, heavy day in the city. Battery still indicated 3/4 full charge.Compare the cost per megabyte of this unit versus CF cards and having one of these is a no-brainer.
It's been 2 years since I bought an MP3 player from Creative's 'Zen' line, and with the huge advancements made over the span of this time, I decided that it was time for a new upgrade. Naturally, after doing a bit of research, upgrading to the next series in line seemed the way to go (and so I did).The Creative Vision: M, upon inspection when I recieved it, was a quantom leap ahead of its predecessor. Its smaller, sleeker, more beatiful and functional. The Vibrant 2.5' LCD dominate iPOD video's with its slightly-larger size and more vibrant/numerous color pallete. As of this time, I didnt have any vidoes I wanted to transfer, but I was amazed at the "commercials" that Creative packed in with this MP3 player (just why Creative would decide to put in commercials advertising a product you've arleady bought is a complete mystery altogether).Setting this player up and Sync'ing it with Windows Media player was a snap. For those 'not-in-the-know', sync'ing your player to your computer basically means that your 'My Music' 'My Pictures' folders on your PC will be duplicated and put in your Zen Vision, and any future changes you make in your PC will be reflected in the Zen Vision whenever you sync up to it. Of course, my only gripe about the sync'ing process is the time it takes do to it. I would be more appreciative if Creative gave us a Firewire outlet because it would have made the transfer of data much quicker.Now that I've got all the good stuff out of the way, you're probably wondering why I gave this MP3 3 stars instead of 5. Well... its not so simple, but if you want to wittle down my biggest complaint about the Zen Vision: M its the user Interface. It sucks. Horrendously. Creative tried to take what's good about the iPOD interface (the 'clicky' wheel) and simplify it even further. The result is instead of having to twirl your fingers around the wheel, you simply move it in an up-down fashion, and when you want to make a selection slide your thumb to the left-or-right in the middle of the touch-sensitive area.Right idea... wrong execution. The Amazon review pointed out that this results in your accidently 'playing' songs when you want to simply navigate through menus, or vise-versa. It happens far more often then they mention. There's also a problem with the fireware where navigating 'down' didnt feel as smooth as navigating 'up'. All these issues combine to make a world of headache for those trying to navigate through hundreds of songs that they've uploaded into their player. I dont understand why Creative didnt just use a mouse-wheel scroller instead, because it would have been far less combersome (even though some would have considered it less 'elegent'). Screw that, give me functionability over 'elegeance' anyday of the week.So really, if you can get over the aweful navigational touch-pad, then I whole-heartedly recommend this over an iPOD. Its music quality, LCD are much better. If you absolutely think you cannot (and you dont care that much about the stuff I mentioned above), and you can afford to wait a little longer, then buy the 80 gigabyte iPOD instead. Yes, we all hate Steve Job's as much as the next guy, and as much as we'd like to see iPODs stanglehold of the market released, we can all admit that in part its because they actually test their products out on people for more then a week before its released.
I've owned a Unibrain Fire-i for about a year now. This is the best webcam available today. The FireWire interface is a must for something as demanding as digital video (much better picture than a USB cam). The picture quality is fantastic. Of couse, for videoconferencing, all VC apps end up pixilating your image, but a lower quality camera will produce poorer results. I have not directly compared this to the iSight, but based on other user descriptions, this cam produces as good if not better images than Apple's iSight webcam.Customer service is excellent. My Fire-i stopped producing an image after about 9 months. I contacted the manufacturer - the email was very responsive, and after a few emails back and forth and determining it was the cam that was defective (and it was not a problem with software or the cable), they allowed me to send this one back, and they shipped me a new cam immediately. Five stars for customer service.I videoconference w/my parents using iChat AV (we both have Macs). Even though both of us are able to use our miniDV Sony camcorders as a webcam using the Firewire connection, the Fire-i is a lot more handy and a WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT. First, the Fire-i is very small and powered by the FireWire connection, so it does not need a power cable. Also, it is a hassle to plug and unplug a FireWire camcorder to use as a webcam, having to plug/unplug a power cable and firewire cable all the time. It is nice to just leave the Fire-i by the computer. So I just purchased a second Fire-i for my parents.The only negatives I can think of with this webcam are that the clip mount only opens so far, so that it will not clip on my LCD display, which has too thick a bezel. So you may find it challenging to find a good way to mount this cam (I found a good enough solution.) But the mount DOES swivel in many positions, which is a BIG plus. Also, note that the Fire-i has no microphone, so you will need an external mic for audio.Other positives, beside excellent picture quality, is the manual focus ring for super-sharp focus (many webcams are fixed focus), and the fact that this has TWO FireWire ports, so that it can be part of a FW daisy chain. I think some don't realize or read the instructions about the manual focus ring, so they give this cam one star (duh!).I would highly recommend this webcam to anyone. It is a simple plug and play with the Mac OS. It also comes with a lot of software, including a $40 value videoconferencing title. But this webcam works great with Apple's iChat AV and also iVisit (two other programs I have tried it with.), and comes in at about $60 less than Apple's iSight cam.
very good workgroup switch it seems it imporved my connection a lot better and took a HUGE load off my router its self what used to take 10 seconds to load a webpage only takes like 3 seconds now i think it imporved my connection to the PSN on ps3 witch my games never did LAG before using this but it has imporved the connection status & PS3 connection overall this is PREFECT plus the bandwidth is 10/100% BETTER then using the standard modem & router a must buy for those looking to improve a lot on there connection & bandwidth i,m most impressed with this product now its time to switch my NETGREAR router out with a LINKSYS wireless or wired....VERY GOOD 1/5UPDATE using this product after 2 months it keeps saying there was a connection problem and i re-done my connection straight into my router without the switch and my connection is all good humm well thats not good for this switch and the name on the product LINKSYS i thought that linksys was a good product but as i'v seen with this switch i don't think i'll be getting a LINKSYS router...
My fiancee saw the under cabinet radio at a friends house and decided he had to have it.I personally did not see the need for it, as we have an expensive system in our family room.Well, I use the SONY LIV everyday! While making dinner, listen to traffic before heading off to work, etc. The radio is constantly on. It is probably one of the best purchases we've made.The sound is great and I love the CD player!
Huge fan of Bose products, and these little speakers do the trick. The sound quality is lush and deep, music and video sounds great on them. Great for a personal computer space, as they don't carry throughout the house. If you're looking for speakers for your kick-ass system, these probably are too small and weak, but as computer speakers - oh heck yes!They also have a headphone jack on the front of the right speaker, which makes them even better for computer use. Very convenient.A weird nitpick, but I would have liked to see an "on" light, mostly to remind me to turn them off, ha ha!
THE TIFFN ENHANCING LENS IS A FINE LENS. I HAVE A 67 & 72MM ENHANCING FILTERS AND LOVE THEM, ESPECIALLY SHOOTING FALL COLORS AND THE RED CANYONS OF UTAH!! THIS LENS THAT WAS SHIPPED (62MM) WAS FILTHY WITH A BIG SMUDGE IN THE CENTER IN A DIRTY BOX. I THOUGHT THEY MAY HAVE SENT ME A USED ONE, INSTEAD OF NEW!! IT WAS RECEIVED 5 DAYS AFTER PROMISED DATE!! WHEN I OPENED IT UP AND SAW THE CONDITION. THAT'S WHEN I BECAME VERY UNHAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE.. AFTER 4 PHONE CALLS TO AMAZON CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THREE E-MAILS TO ELECTRONIC BASKETS (SHIPPER) I FINALLY GOT AN ANSWER!! BOTTM LINE:I CAN,&#34; SHIP IT BACK AND WAIT FOR A REFUND (ALTHOUGH ITEM ALREADY CHARGED ON MY AMAZON ACCOUNT) BUT CANNOT GET A REPLACEMENT FILTER&#34; !! WHICH BOTH AMAZON AND I ASKED FOR!! TOTALLY FLUSTRATED, I DECIDED TO CUT MY TIES AND LEARN MY LESSON!! I AM KEEPING THE DIRTY LENS AS A REMINDER !! I AM SURE WITH SOME WORK I CAN GET IT USEFUL... AGAIN, LET ME STATE A TIFFIN FILTER IS A GOOD FILTER!! ---- JIM D SMITH
They worked well for about 2 weeks but the left earbud gave me a strong static shock, the kind you get when you touch your car.I was sitting down listening to the music with the earbuds in my ears for a while so it wasn't a build up on my part. At first I thought it was a one time ordeal and ignored it.Then it happened two more times. Sad, I liked these since they actually fit in my odd ears.
This is an awesome product. I basically open the box, hooked up the network and did a web based configuration. Everything is ready to go in less than 15 minutes. Very cool! No problem with games either.
Don't expect your 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime to arrive in 2-3 days. It's been almost as week and I still haven't received mine. UPS says it's still in transit.
This home theater system may not play region 1 dvds. According to &quot;LG&quot; Customer Service, &quot;the engineers are working on it but they don't know when the upgrade will be available. I found some discs play while others do not. This is a problem when renting videos, not knowing if it will play. I wasted $5.00 on a rental-only to find it didn't play. Go Zenith!
I've waited 10 months since receiving my grip to write this and all I can say it is a great purchase. Not only do you get the grip, you also get the two batteries with it. I have had only one problem, and that was a battery that would not charge after two months. I contacted the company and they replaced the battery with no problems. Would highly recommend this product.
Due to budget constrictions, this is the only lens I own for my Canon Rebel XT. It's medium focal length lies perfectly between a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens and works perfectly for portraiture photography.My only complaint is that it is not an IS (Image Stabilization) lens, but with decent lighting and a tripod, blurry pictures can be easily avoided.
I bought this for my 15 in. notebook, it's doesn't fit. The dimensions were correct but when I tried to zip the case, I couldn't do it. It would have been perfect otherwise.
Until 2-3 weeks ago, I was very frustrated with this router. I purchased it from a retail store in June after my previous DLink (624) had completely failed. From that point on, I'd suffered from continuous connectivity loss. Our connection to DSL would stay up for 5 minutes - to 3 days (MAX). On a daily basis, I was restarting the DSL modem or router or both. I'd gotten to the point of purchasing another modem myself (ISP wouldn't help from their side) just to prove the DSL modem. Finally, I called DLink customer support and was told of the firmware update 1.1 [...].Installing this firmware update (for rev A routers only) has completely cleared my issues. Now the router performs as it should have the entire time. One bounce that cleared on its own since the firmware upgrade. Please do yourself the favor of upgrading ASAP upon use of this router!Of course, it sure would have been nice to have this severity of quirkiness ironed out before final product distribution, but...
Like the first reviewer, I broke down and purchased the HP QuickDock and knew I would need to buy a second power cord to keep things simple. This cord is so much more affordable and works fine with my HP Pavilion Compaq DV6000 series laptop.
Having lots of technical problems with it. Have returned to twice to the factory (once for the recall and once for dropping all the information every other day). Seem to battle more with it than really have it be my companion. Nice features when it works.
When I ordered it, I had to wait two weeks before I got an email telling me that this product had been discontinued. Why they haven't taken this item's page off of the website, I do not know. But it will be a waste of your time and money to try to purchase this item.
I have to say Dymo has impressed me with product quality in the past, but this item kicks serious tail. If versatility and efficiency are important, this is the label writer for you.
I did my research before I bought this camera. I have a Canon 20D camera and the R1 is better as far as image and color. It's feels solid. I also use it in the studio and it's amazing how the detail of the pics are. So if anyone looking for a camera with high detail images and don't need interchangable lens and shoot sports. It's a great choice!
I expected the cable to work. It does. How quickly it got to me after ordering it was not. I am impressed with your ability to get items to your customers. Keep up the good work.
I use this in on the outside of the all metal building where I work, at an airport. Since the building is quite close to an active runway and taxiway, there are limits to how high above the building the antenna can be, so it's only about a foot above the (flat) roof.Even so, it works quite well. I have two tvs connected to it, and they're able to pick up stations as far as 60 miles away, depending on time of day, weather, etc. Even a very weak station about 25 miles away comes in almost all the time. Of course, all stations are digital these days, so if you get any sort of decent signal at all, the picture is quite clear. Still, this antenna seems to do an excellent job overall.It's moderately omnidirectional, but it does receive better if you have the "front" side (marked on the antenna) pointed toward the station. If you use the front performance as 100%, then the back is maybe 80%, and the sides are about 60%. Not too bad, actually, if you know anything about antenna theory.All things considered, it's been well worth the money for me.
I've used this product often. In fact, for at least a year, give or take a bit. I've used it between computers and my laptop. I have yet to ever have a problem. It seems to be recognized by everything, I loads and transfer fast, I can't say that there's anything wrong. Worth the great price.
Gift to hubby for the new digital camera I'd bought for him at Christmastime. This seems so far to be a reputable brand.
I bought this for my 2010 Jeep Patriot (along with a Cobra magnet mount antenna), and installed it right after it came today. It's matched up now, working great so far. Should come in handy on the interstate between home and college.
I definitely recommend these HDMI cables - great product for a really good price. Don't let Best Buy take you to the cleaners and charge 3 to 4 times the price for HDMI cables - they love to hype up those other brands. I am very happy with the construction and quality of these cables and the picture looks great!
Mine worked for 2 days then it quit working.I guess that what you get with China products.I'll be taking it apart to see if I can bring it back to life
I frequently connect my computer or phone or netbook to my entertainment system. I got sick of having to reach back to connect cables, or having cables always lying around. I saw that the conference rooms at my office building use these to tie up network cables and A/V cables, and figured they were probably what I needed.So I attached a couple of these to my entertainment center, to hang cables from (when I want to connect a device, I open up the bundler, and roll out and connect the cable). They attached very easily to the entertainment center, they look alright holding up the loops of cables, and they're very easy to open/close. They do the job perfectly -- my entertainment center looks and feels neater, and it's always convenient to hook up my devices. I'm thinking of adding a couple more.
Works fine! I needed this to play MP3's on my CF card in my Honda CRV.
About $10 more than it should be, but it's the only game in town... Creative managed to make it so that normal av-mini plugs don't work with the Zen.
This the best tripod for the Celestron 80 Ultima I found. Very happy I did not listen to all the negative reviews.Solid and well designed. If you spot then go ahead and buy.
Order this for my Vista HCx GPS. It securely held the unit and the unique flap design was very effective in keeping the GPS securely inside the case. The belt clip was very strong. Great product.
My wife and me bought this monitor 6 months ago. Now our baby has 2 weeks born, and the monitor works wreat in our house, but uno of the receptors always have the third LED on, the other receptor is fine. And the nightlight on the transmiter only works for one week.
I have been into headphones for a while, but I always focused on earphones/IEMS because I value high portability so much. Problem is, I do not like using IEMs when using my computer, either for gaming or listening to music. Something about it just annoyed me. I had some Bose Triports that I used, but they had the unfortunate combination of making my ears hot, and muffling/distorting my voice when speaking over my microphone, which I often had to do while Gaming.I decided to try out a set of quality Open Ear Headphones, both because I heard the sound quality is best with open ears, and because being able to hear my surroundings would make both me and my wife happy.The packaging is very simple, and while a lot of people would say they are ugly, the simple "industrial" look I found to be very attractive. They are very light, and can pinch my ears after a few hours of wear, but overall are quite comfortable. Best part, they don't roast my ears like closed cans.Now to the important part. Sound Quality. I don't have the best ear for describing sound, but clarity would be the prime thing. The music just sound so clean and precise. Bass may have been a little weaker than waht I was used to with my Bose, but Bose is known for emphasizing low end. A little adjustment in my eq, and these things were thumping, while still sounding clear and precise. I love them. I always am prone to upgraditis, but for the forseeable future, I will be using these. Maybe if they break, or I have a large sum of cash fall into my hands, I would probably buy one of the higher end Grado's. But these were great for the money, and now I can see why they are such a well recieved product and respected company.IMO, these are excellent starter headphones for a future or dabbling audiophile. Will definately give you a good baseline of what headphones should sound like, and wont break the wallet either.
Great safety piece. Already saved my 24-70L lens. I was rellieved and happy. Ive bought this for al my lens
Like others reviews. It works fine at first, after 1 year this unit does not provide any backup function at all. I only have a PC and 19inch monitor plug into this cyberpower UPS. As soon as the electric power out, or "brown-out", just barely one millisecond "brown-out" glitch, my computer was turned off and won't powerback on again.I have the 2 other APC UPS and they are older than the cyber power and they work perfectly on my other computers.
I was using a linksys router but it was slow when using my laptops and would have to be reset about once a month. Since purchasing this router the connection speed on the laptops are faster and as of yet I have only had to reset the router once which was the fault of my internet company. I bought this router also for the built in print server but my old lexmark printer was a peer to peer and was not able to use. Purchased a new printer and it works well. I would and have suggested this router to others.
Player works good, but ear buds didn't last a week. Hassel getting music loaded onto product.
I bought my 50" version of this television in February of 2006. For 6 months, it was the best picture I had ever seen, and I bragged about my setup to everyone who came over. However, my unit is now 9 months old and I too am having the same "burn-in" effect in the lower right of the screen. My setup is using THX-1000 Monster component cables coming from a Denon AVR-3805 receiver.I can't believe that with the cost of this unit when compared to other models, that Sony allowed this type of defect to be proliferated in their flagship product.I too am done with Sony TVs.
If you're looking for a carrying case for your small GPS receiver, the GPS Outfitters MicroPak offers more features than any small case you can buy.Pros:*Extremely durable construction--well-sewn, thick nylon material is heavy-duty*Hard plastic internal backing maintains the case's shape well*Case cradles the GPS receiver nicely*Rugged 3-way attachment system includes a belt loop, strap loop, and a formidable-looking metal belt clip--your belt or backpack strap will break before this will*Two mesh side pockets with elastic tops*Double-zippered front pocket with an internal elastic strap for holding items like batteries in place*Classy embroidered logoCons:*When loaded with the GPS receiver, the case's top flap doesn't fully cover the sides of the case, possibly letting in rain or debris. The sides pucker out a bit beyond the edges of the flap.*The flap also suffers from being a bit too long. As a result, the velcro hooks of the flap barely catch the velcro loops on the case front if the flap is stretched to fix the problem mentioned above. If the velcro is perfectly matched, the gap between the flap and the case body widens. The flap probably needs to be a half inch shorter.Nitpicks:*Velcro makes for easy access to the main compartment, but always degrades over time*The sides of the case aren't fully padded (though the case frame extends beyond them enough to offer some protection)Your satisfaction will be based largely on whether the flap issues bother you or not. If the top had been zippered or had a thick elastic stretch component that would allow for a tighter fit, this would have easily been a five star review.Still, for the cost, this easily beats other cases in versatility, construction, and overall good looks. When it's fully loaded, it truly does resembles a tiny backpack, so yeah, it's even endearing.
Product works fine, but.....something in the cartridge is off and the out of toner signal will not shut off. found some paper (tags) stuck to it where there is none on the OEM. removed it but still the signal. Looking for the sensor on the printer and will eventually find it and fix the issue. An annoyance I should not have to go through, but the price is right. Being able to buy four for the price of one.
What a waste of money! Does not work at all and the worst part? ITEM can't be returned for hazard concerns!!! And I am out $40 plusHere we are months later and I was never contacted Don't waste your money NON EXISTANT CUSTOMER SERVICE
At first the company sent me the wrong part but once I told them I had the right one the next day no extra charge. It had instructions and the battery already to go. It took me 5 mins tops.
It does it all. Super sensitive, even in heavy cover. The only down side to this GPS is the base map is not very detailed and if you want to use the autorouting feature you need to buy a mapsource product that will allow you to autoroute with the unit. I had to get City Navagator V.8 to get this function to really work. (an additional cost of about $120) However, it still is a great GPS, the best in its price range, accurate enough for profesional use and IMHO the best you can get for personal (geocaching)use. I highly reccomend it.
I have had my Archos AV4100 (100 GB version) for about a week now, and I must say, it is wonderful! Before purchasing it, I read many many reviews both on Amazon and on the WWW. Some of the reviews were really good and others reported problems such as frequent freezing, bad sound quality, etc, etc. However, I must say, I am very pleased with my purchase; and believe me, I put a lot of thought into it (5 monthes of thinking to be exact). It is a rather large investment, but I must say, it is worth it. And here is why:- The setup was a no brainer. You plug it into your computer with the USB and the computer will automatically detect your new hardware and install all the needed software and drivers (since they're all in the ARCHOS device).- The TV/VCR/DVD recording setup and usage is really simple. However, if your DVD is copyright protected, you'll only be able to play it back on the LCD (it won't play on your TV or on your computer).- The sound quality is fine. The speaker can become really squeaky and coarse if you put it up really loud, but in general, the sound is not bad at all.- I haven't really used the photo-viewing ability, but so far, with the sample pictures that comes with the device, the photoviewer works fine.- The music player is really cool. The interface is exceptional and if you play on shuffle, it'll display what the next song in queue is. The only disappointment that I have with the music player is the playlist. It was a little confusing at first to set up a playlist and even after I made one, it didn't show up when I wanted it to. But after a little playing around, I figured everything out.- Lastly, I did have a freezing problem the 2nd day I had the device, but the manual (you can find it online) explained how to troubleshoot the problem, and after updating the OS (all new firmware can be downloaded through the Archos website for free), I didn't have that problem again.Thus, the Archos AV4100 is a great device and I definitely recommend it to anyone; it is well worth the price. Plus, I would get the 100GB version, because 20GB is just not enough when you're talking about videos that take up about 4GB each, and I wouldn't get the 80GB one because apparently it has some more flaws than it should. Also, is you want this for entertainment purposes, the 100GB model is the one for you.The Archos PMA430 (the palm pilot-ish/video/mp3/picture player/viewer thing) is a great innovation but it is really slow and there are still a lot of bugs with the software and stuff. I was gonna buy the PMA430, but after seeing the video on this site (http://www.archosfans.com), I realized that the palm functions of the PMA430 weren't that great at all. So if you really really want a palm pilot and an PMP/PVP all in one device, wait a while and see what else comes onto the market later on in the year. But if you want a stellar PVP NOW, Archos AV4100 is the one for you.Oh and the PSP is a mere TOY compared to the AV4100. Don't even try to put these two devices on the same spectrum! The PSP only comes with a 32MB internal memory, which means you can't put anything on it and to view movies on it, you have to buy those little disks that the player reads, which is costly and such a hassle to carry around if you're travelling. The Archos is so much better. That is unless you're a serious gamer.
These cat6 cables arrived exactly as pictured, but will only transfer at 10Mbps... I am very disappointed...I ordered from seller: Cmple... They came in a plastic bag... Now they are going back...
I have been a long time Linksys wireless router user from its very early days and have gone through model changes on a regular basis with them. I occasionally work from home and a stable router to sustain my VPN connection to work is essential. I also wanted a 802.11n router that gives me the speed I need for other home streaming needs. I also tend to fiddle with features and functionality of the routers occasional as I try to find the optimum setting for my needs. So I decided to replace a perfectly working Linksys 802.11g WRT54g router with an 802.11n one.I searched the web and read the reviews on the Linksys 11n home routers, but two things turn me off about them. Their form factor which looked a little small and dense and second was the reviews about their heat problems (hot to the touch) which I think is the result of the form factor. So I decided to look elsewhere. Then I came across the Cisco's 802.11n router WRVS4400n. It seemed to have all that I wanted from feature, functionality and form factor point of view. Also, being a small business router rather than a home router, it promised a better quality. It was around $200 when I bought it, but I was willing to pay the extra $ to get what I wanted.I have had the router for about 1.5 months now. What I did immediately after purchase was to try the firmware upgrade (which is what I normally do with every new gadget I get). I found out that the firmware is uptodate (version 2.0.0.8). Then I set it up. The set up was a breeze and I was amazed by the rich set of functionality it offered compared to the old Linksys routers (which were good in their own class). I started to use it immediately with couple of computers at home using the DLINK DWA-130 USB adaptors on my computers. I use WPA2-personal setting for security and encryption.I am happy to report that I have had no problems with the router whatsoever. As you know, if the router connection drops even for a fraction of a second, the VPN immediately dies. But I have had VPN up and running for several weeks now without any unplanned drops. I am now in the process of playing with other features of the router (so far all settings have been pretty standard). I read the other posts here and all the bad ratings seem to be posts that are a few years old and the new posts appear to be positive. So I think the firmware has been the issue for the bad reviews all along.The only draw back for me is the speed compared to what is advertised. I ran a TTCP test between two computers on my home network, one wired to the router the other one connected wirelessly, and I could only get about 20Mbps. As we know, the theoretical limit of the 11n standard is in the hundreds of Mbps. While 20Mbps is good for most streaming applications, I would have expected to get at least 50Mbps real speeds with 11n technology. My WAN speed (through Cable modem) is about 20Mbps down and 4Mbps up. So I am ok for any external apps but wanted a faster speed on my intra-home apps. I am also upgrading my ISP connection to 50Mbps down and 10Mbps up and wanted the home network to be at least as fast. I am not finished with my experiments so my result maybe preliminary. For example I have a cordless phone right next to the router and they are both running in the same frequency spectrum (2.4Ghz) which could be impacting this. I have already switched the router to a different channel than the channels my neighbors are using so there is not much interference issues there.The other drawback is CISCO's support website; very confusing and poorly organized compared to Linksys' which is very nicely organized. So once you find the place for firmware downloads make sure you bookmark it so you don't have to spend another 20 minutes looking for it.To finalize, I am generally very happy with this router. The jury is still out on its max wireless speed.
I actually bought this for my wife (she liked the colors). I use about 4 keyboards at work and home. Not counting the one on the HP 17" Laptop and Aspire Netbook.Well on all of them, I'm forever having to back up because I mistyped something (I've backed up about 15 times already on my work keyboard).I'm a programmer so this is a bit annoying :))Well on my wife's Saitek II, I did not have to backspace once! My fingers naturally fall where they belong and the feel and response is GREAT.Yes, it is pricey (took me 18 months before I could justify buying one for myself when I had a "perfectly good keyboard already") but it is WELL worth the cost. Plus it is pretty :)I can not recommend this keyboard enough.
My EX51s have been trouble free for several months, despite some mild abuse. They stay in place fairly well after fitting the proper-sized rubber sleeves, and they're comfortable enough to fall asleep with. The "behind the neck" cord requires some adjustment, but aftter learning how to wear it properly (entire cord behind neck, main cord clipped to shirt or collar to relieve strain) I adapted quickly. And the shorter one-piece cord seems less troublesome than than the two-piece version that comes with the otherwise-identical EX71s.The sound quality is surprisingly good for buds cheap enough to regard as disposable, though they seemed rather shrill at first. Several hours of burn-in were required to tame the tizzy highs. Clarity & detail are better than with the standard iPod buds. Frequency response is fairly neutral (using my Sennheiser HD590s for comparison), with a slight treble boost and the bottom end rolled off just a bit. Sound isolation seems nearly ideal to me, with perhaps a 15dB reduction of external noise--enough to make outside sounds unobtrusive, but still permitting one to hear approaching cars when running on public roads. Though I've been disappointed by Sony products in the past, I don't hesitate to recommend the EX51s as a terrific value.UPDATE Dec '09: This review was based on Amazon's price of ~$20. At that price, they were a bargain, but not at $40 or $50!
I got 'em at Shoppers Drug Mart. Just do not hold them too close and you'll be fine, For a few bucks they are good for a car pair. So you can get the license plate of that car that hit you and ran. Or the one which took a pot-shot at you one night in LA.
Before I purchased this lens I had a problem. All I had was the lens that comes with the digital rebel. While it is nice in many ways but I noticed it was horrible for indoors photos with lower light levels, and I can't stand how photos look with flash.So I decided I could buy a massive new flash attachment which would probably solve the problem but I didn't want a big new device attached to my camera.My other solution was to look for a len with a lower f/stop. I didn't want something cheap and plastic but I also didn't want to spend $1000 or more.This lens was the best answer. I can now take low light shots indoors and outdoors very quick and without a tripod. Plus the bokeh or background blur looks great. You really have to see it to understand, the difference between the default lens and this one is tremendous.The only sacrifice I had to make is the fixed 50mm zoom. For the price it would seem the lens should be variable length. The only other lens I could find that goes as low on the f/stop was somewhere around $1500. I'd rather buy a newer camera than shell out that kind of money.Anyways this lens kicks ass, even with the fixed zoom, I primarily only use this lens. If you are in the same situation I was I would recommend this lens.
(I bought mines from Amazon) I don't know what faulty zune you guys might have bought, but mines never had any problems due to software or hardware, the screen never split after a few months...which is why i purposely waited 4 months before i wrote this review, and you can charge and listen at the same time unlike what others are saying. It may be bigger then an ipod but its lighter, which may disappoint some(Yes I have both). The screen is nice and big. Oh and i almost forgot another downfall that you may run into if you buy this you will need a converter for the videos and movies that you may want to downsize and fit your zune that might cost a good 20 or look for freeware. Other then that its a nice lil gadget.
small, high quality and snug between your home entertainment center and the wall. enough for six components. Works as it should and has a $10.000 guarantee.
I am not a computer wiz and that could be the reason why I can't get it to work. I tried installing this on my gateway laptop that is running Windows Vista Basic. The laptop does not seem to read the wireless card, Even with the most updated drivers it does not do a plug-and-play read of the device. When I installed this on an older laptop running Windows XP, it started working great. After about 30 feet of distance from my router, the card starts losing reception of the wi-fi very fast. This was a deal for me especially since other wifi cards would run me close to $50.
I wanted an inexpensive player and since reviews on this were great and so was the price, I decided to give it a shot. It's perfect. It sounds wonderful at middle volume, it has nice depth, and is completely non-tinny. when I really crank it the sound is not quite as good, but it goes pretty loud, too loud for my use anyway. I've heard others at around the same price and more, and this is really good. Charges both my ipod nano and classic and ... fast. Great buy!
Purchased this with new Sony FM radio that had mono-only 3.5mm head-phoone output. Works well as expected, i.e., get same sound out of each ear piece rather than only out of 1 ear piece. Inexpensive.
Read the specs, read the reviews then bought the TV. Everything was as advertised or commented upon, including the somewhat difficult to figure out remote (which is the only reason I didn't give this 5 stars). Was initially a bit overwhelmed by the picture, I sit around 14 feet away from the screen but quickly found myself adapting to the picture size and enjoying the clarity and color offered. Missed the SuperBowl but did watch the ProBowl and it was as amazing as I had hoped. I'm not a techno type so all the specs confuse me quickly but from a "laypersons" viewpoint, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. No fan noise detectable to me, the sound system is not a strong point and trying to hook up my Bose system to the set with the directions supplied (By Bose) has been impossible but I also have a 7.1 Receiver sitting on the bench waiting it's turn. Delivery was fine, it was "curb side" (actually they did bring it into the garage) but it was also free and with the price I paid, I was more than happy to do the unpacking and lifting with a friend. Would do it again in a heart beat.
I bought this along with the charger with batteries so when the batteries in the charger went dead that I would have a spare set. They do take 4 hours to charge. In the Canon manual on the inside front cover it states that you must have Canon batteries because if there is a repair due to a battery exploding or leaking they will fix the camera but you will have to pay. But if you have a Canon batteries and it is still under warranty they will pay.
Quality is great, instruction manual is about 1 inch thick with 95% instructions for world wide languages. I tore out all pages except the English instructions. No off/on switch and no sleep mode. The unit is on at all times when in use and not in use. Poor thinking on Nikon's part. Instructions, little as they were, are poorly layed out. If you are going to do time lapse or astronomy this would be a great addition to your Nikon accessories, but the standard shutter release cord from Nikon is only about $50.00 msrp, has a better trigger feel and by using the internal camera shutter opening times is probably a better way to go. And you don't go through batteries.
I orderedd 4 of the batteries to use with the plug-in digital charger. The two work great together and I always have a fully charged battery ready. I highly recommend as this is a great buy.Doc
Like Luke Skywalker, the Turbines have a dark ancestry, but like Mr. Skywalker, they also turned out pretty good in the end. The Empire, erm, that is Monster has now discontinued the base model Turbines, and only have the Extra Special Unobtanium Edition as the base model for a lot more than the now discontinued old base Turbines. Amazon apparently had a goodly amount of the discontinued Turbines around and are now selling them at less than half of the original list. Good deal or not?Monster is known for making very expensive cables that are 5 or even 10 times as much as generic quality cabling. Monster then makes all types of pseudo-scientific claims as to why their cabling should cost more and why it produces better quality signals. For some of this cabling, there is some dispute over whether Monster's claims make sense, but for other types of cables (e.g. HDMI) there is no doubt that Monster is making stuff up and charging suckers for their imaginative theories. (Even CNET called foul on Monster HDMI...) I admit that before I even tried these phones, I disliked the parent company and was inclined to view the Turbines as overpriced and likely mediocre products.But, gee, they actually sound pretty great! Bass is deep, distinct, and enjoyable, while not bleeding over into the mids. Mids and highs are also clear and well separated. The Turbines have no audio flaws that I can hear, and are very non-fatiguing to listen to. Organ music and death metal sound equally vibrant, and there is lots of detail and clarity to hear. I would give these a 5 of 5 for sound, combining mass market bass impact with audiophile clarity and detail. Balanced yet also fun, lots to like here.Build quality is pretty solid with a few caveats. The drivers are aluminum and seem very sturdy. More impressively, these is no driver flex at all even with lots of pushing and different types of tips used. For a largish dynamic driver, this is rare, and even much pricier dynamics have some awful driver flex issues so for Monster to avoid that altogether at this relatively low price point is impressive. What is not impressive though is the wires. Thin and stringy, the wires are slick enough to not get tangled up, but they feel cheap, and worse of all, they don't lay flat on the chest or head, and sort of blossom up and out, making it easy to get them snagged and emphasizing their mildly microphonic nature. (I.E. they rub against things and you hear the noise through the phones). Inexplicably, Monster does not give you a cable cinch, meaning the disorderly blossoming wires are even less manageable. A cable cinch costs probably less than a buck to include and other IEMs I own from obscure companies that cost far less than the Turbines all have cinches. Oddly, the box for the Turbines clearly shows a cable cinch on the Turbine model inside the box, so I emailed Monster to ask if there should be a cinch. They never answered, apparently believing at this lower price point for this discontinued product, they would not deign to answer my inquiry. Amazon is an authorized vendor of Monster products, so I have no doubt Monster will honor a warranty claim on these should one occur, but I guess they won't be all that gracious about it. They do have that Evil Empire image to uphold after all!So good driver, so-so cable, bizarrely absent cable cinch. Shirt clip is included but is dreadful and fell off the cable several times. I eventually stopped using it. The combination of no cinch or clip means these cannot practicably be worn over ear, so they are cable down only for most users. The plug terminates in a sturdy right angle L plug, which also does not match the picture on the box which shows an I plug. (Apparently, per Amazon discussion forums, many new Turbines ship in old boxes, and these older boxes feature older pictures showing a cable cinch and the I plug. New Monsters have the L plug and no cinch.) Cable reliefs are fine. Overall, 4 of 5 for build quality.Isolation is roughly mid-range, meaning the driver sits at the very start of the ear canal, deeper than earbuds which sit in the outer chamber of the ear, but shallower than something like a Shure or Etymotic, where you can sometimes see little pieces of your brain on the tips when you pull em out. Most users will find this mid range insertion to be a pleasant combination of isolation and comfort. The Turbines are borderline OK for subway or bus use, dependent on music played and tips used (more on that later.) Louder less peaky music works fine in loud environments, but acoustic stuff occasionally allows external noise to bleed in. Deep insertion canal phones will give better isolation, but many do not like the aural violation involved. The Turbines sacrifice a bit of maximal isolation for comfort, and most users will find this a bargain they can live with. 3 of 5 for isolation, add one if you plan to use Comply tips.Monster gives you single and double flange silicone tips in the base kit in numerous sizes. The double flanges for me produced more pain than improved sound or isolation, but the single flanges produced a good fit, decent sound and isolation, and long term comfort. I tried the Monster Super Tips package and viewed it as an honorable failure. By that I mean Monster tried some different materials and designs besides the usual silicone tips and Comply foam tips. For me, the Monster Super Gel tips gave more balanced sound (less bass, more treble) but they did not seal as well as silicone, and also started to hurt a lot more quickly. (Roughly 45 minutes max wear time.) The Monster Super Foam tips were more comfortable, but did not seal as well as the base silicones, because they are a little bit smaller and more slick than most foam designs so they did not seat and anchor well. They were also very fussy to clean. As I said, a well-intentioned experiment, but I think most users will find either the stock silicone tips or Comply foams to be the best choice, so just avoid the Monster Super Tips altogether. Comply foams (400 series) were comfy, and isolated better than the OEM silicones, but they attenuate too much treble and make the Turbines sound warmer than they are. You may like this sound, but I preferred the stock silicones. Plus Complys in general don't last too long, are hard to keep clean, and cost too much for what they are. Note also if you want to get Complys, the Turbines already have a grill covering the sound nozzle, so don't waste the extra few bucks getting the TX wax guard series; base level T series will work fine and cost less.Conclusion:Pros: Great sound, new rock bottom price, great 3 year warranty, sturdy build, good combo of comfort and isolation for most users.Cons: Monster customer service snotiness, mediocre cable, absence of cable cinch and awful shirt clip. Not the best for noisy environments. Avoid the Super Tips. The whole "Luke, I am your father" thing can be kind of depressing if you think about it.A great bargain at this price. The weirdness with the lack of a cinch, the cheapo wiring, and the junky shirt clip evidently is Monster's non-love letter to Turbine buyers letting them know they are sitting in the cheap seats, but the sound to value ratio is hard to pass up.5/5 for value and sound, minus one star for customer service and price point de-contenting. 4 out of 5.
The Fenix L2T is a true 5 star product. Not just because I say so, but a flashlight review site said it.I'll just break it down in terms of features.* 100,000 hour LED bulb lasts for over 11 years continuous use!* Gives regulated light output on Alkalines, or Lithiums.* Sleek and stylish.* Two brighness levels by twisting the head. 3w and 1w.* Push button clickie.* Waterproof* Includes a belt sheath and wrist lanyard.* Type III coating. Not the cheaper Type II, like a Maglite.* Polished metal reflector, not chromed plastic.* Anti-reflective coated lens lets all the light out.* Last and not least, aircraft grade aluminum body.It's bold, it's beautiful, and it is bright. Doesn't matter if you leave it on high or low, just click on and off.At 3w it gives 55 lumens of regulated light. Compare that to the 24 lumens of an ugly, unregulated, 3 D-cell Maglite. Twist the head to low light for hours more use.Not to mention it has the nicest beam you saw on a flashlight, if you never owned an LED one. Nice bright spot, and good spill beam. The light is pretty white with just a hint of blue if you look for it.When the batteries have significantly weakened, you will no longer be able to switch from high and low mode. While the difference may not seem significant to the eye, it makes a difference to battery life. Remember, your eye is always adjusting to light it receives to keep you in a regulated light source, so it's not the best measure to gage a flashlight.Seriously, looking for just one good flashlight? Look no further.
I purchased this unit over the Thanksgiving weekend and really like it. It has a very nice, clean sound and is very easy to operate using the SkyFi3 since all functions work through the SkyFi3's remote. My only minor complaint is that when you dock the receiver the volume comes on at a predetermined level, but it's not a big deal. The system looks very nice and has a great sound -- I would highly recommend it. With respect to a previous review, if you want BIG sound for a party or to resonate throughout your house, you'd probably just want the home kit for your receiver and feed it though your home stereo. But for a nice roomfull (or even a couple of roomfulls) of sound, this does a great job.
We purchased this for our grandfather who just celebrated his 90th birthday. Let's just say it's so easy to use that he can work the frame with no issues. I don't know if people realize but this is the best way to share pictures from a distance because all you have to do is upload the images to kodak's website and they will instantly appear on the frame! You can share your own album or the albums of your friends. Now he can look at pictures of his family who all live in a different state as soon as they load their pics on the kodak site. I'm sure this review sounds a little cheesy, but I've never seen someone so happy about a gift in my life ;)~
Oddly enough I still like to tape certain shows off FM radio. Just got this tuner. Very simple setup. Very clear sound - but not harsh. Beats the tar out of my (admittely low priced) Pioneer receiver's tuner. I have owned nice equipment before (ex: Cambridge Audio). I decided I wanted a * good * (dammit) but affordable tuner. This exactly fits my needs.Storing channels is a piece of cake. The remote is sort of a frill and a bonus at this point. It may be that I come to rely on it. Tuner has a sleep mode, hmmm could be useful for some. While there's no tuning strength meter, once you are on the exact frequency two different red indicators appear: Stereo, Tuned.P.P.S. If you want to rack mount it, I think there's rack mount ears available separately for it. Either that or you can buy one of those Middle Atlantic rack trays and take the feet off the unit, vecro the bottom of it to the tray - it works.
Typing on it was fine. However, obviously it needed to be programmed to do several things like controlling sound, etc.I called a friend of mine who has helped many people with their computers over the years.As he checked into what it needed - we found that we needed to spend $50. more forprogramming. He said my old keyboard was superior so I am using it.i don't need more confusion and expense.
I bought the Rio Nitrus 6 months ago. I found that it wouldn't play for longer than 4 hours straight. Which if you had an outlet, and the charger wasn't much of a problem. There was alos a bit of a glare, and there was no pouch or anything to hold it in which made it difficult to keep track of. Then I dropped it about 2 feet, and it got really hot, made strange noises, and was stuck on one screen, finally transitioned to the off "Saving settings" screen, and stayed on that for ages. Then it played. And when trying to turn it on again, got stuck on the introduction "Rio" screen.
The product was great and is still working great without any malfunction. But I was not satisfied with the service. Order processing takes a lot of time and expedite shipping is only a 2 day shipping even though they charge like a 1 business day shipping.
I originally owned logitech z640 speakers and was unsatisfied with them due to their lack of midrange and overpowering bass. The music sounded crappy and I hated having to deal with all the wire in a 5.1 setup. After a few days of research, i decided to go out and buy the creative l3500. I was not dissapointed! These are fantastic set of speakers with awesome design and excellent sound. The midrange and treble are extremely clear. While the bass is not as tight as that of hte z640, it's still excellent notheless. I recommend you to visit a local retail store and test them out. I garantee you will fall in love with these.
USB Cable, extra pens and screen protectors are nice but the case is not so good. It doesnt allow the palm to slide very easy and its no good for left handers. Am going to try another case
I love this mouse. It has a great look and feel to it. I love that the USB dongle plugs into it when the mouse is not in use. It also turns the mous off when the USB dongle plugs in so that you do not waste the battery life. It also takes only AA battery. I would recommend this mouse to anyone interested in a light, sleek, cordless mouse with a good bettery life.
After using the new Revo MX and VX for about a week, I can say that the smaller VX is more useful for Macs in a couple ways. First of all, the Zoom slider on the VX can be programmed to zoom, click, adjust volume, switch application, eject a disc, or just about any other action. The equivalent thumb knob on the MX can only be set to zoom or application switch. Why this is, I don't know. But the Logitech drivers give the VX more flexibility. I also like that the VX takes just one AA battery. The MX has a sealed Lithium battery, so if you happen to run out, you must wait while the mouse recharges. With the VX, you simply pop in a new battery and you are good to go!One shortcoming of the VX is that the much-hyped Gear Shift wheel does not automatically switch from smooth scrolling to click-by-click -- you have to manually flip a small switch on the bottom. For me, this makes the feature useless. In the middle of a long web page, I'm not going to pick up my mouse, flip it over, slide a switch and set it down again. So if you want it to automatically switch between the two modes, get the bigger MX model.There are some nice Mac specific things: The search button bring up your Spotlight search -- NICE! You can get the forward and back buttons work better if you change the default keyboard shortcut from left and right arrow to [ and ] brackets. That way you can use forward and back in Finder windows, as well as any web browser -- really handy!In a nutshell...PROSMuch improved Mac OS X drivers (per application settings)Silky smooth glidingIncredibly accurate laser tracking (works even on high-gloss desks!)Easy battery swappingVery tiny USB receiver turns off the mouse when hidden away inside itCONSExpensiveMicrogear scroll wheel pretty uselessSomewhat tiny if you usually rest your entire hand on your mouse.Side scrolling is very slow on Mac, even at maximum setting. (you are best off just turning it off with the driver.)
I had seen this product in a store and decided to purchase it online. This product doesn't come with any accessories! There are no headphones and no carrying case. It also doesn't turn up loud enough to hear when you are using headphones on an airplane.
I agree with other reviews that hearld the snaps that hold the dvd in place. They work well. Beware of other products (HP for example) which do not work well.I like these ones! (Great price too!)One consideration is that being slim, they might not work with some DVD storage racks (specifically, the ones that hold the cases horizontally don't do well with these).
I have used these tablets on a near daily basis for many years, and I have only ever been impressed. The Intuos 3 models are a bit more expensive then the entry level models, but if you plan on using this for more then just casual purposes, it is well worth it (seriously). The pen included with the Intuos 3 models is far more comfortable then the one with the entry models, and the hot-keys, when set up in a useful way, are amazingly convenient. Also, the 'feel' of the work surface is much nicer on these tablets over the lower end ones. The only flaw, if you can call it that, is that the cord housing where it meets the tablet eventually starts to break if you are not careful. Now I am talking after 3 years of daily use type scenario here, but it does happen. Also, the surface on both of my tablets is pretty worn, but the work area can be peeled off and replaced, so it's no big deal. Wacom has great customer support too, and will often send you free parts if you lose or break something! The mouse is the weakest item of this package; it does not slide around well at all- but if you are buying a tablet, why would you be using the mouse anyway... I think mine is still in the box even though I got my first one of these over 4 years ago.There's really not much else to say... it works even better then you would really imagine, and is just an amazingly well made, durable, professional level product.
The Nikon Camera Strap was exactly what I was looking for to use instead of the stiff bulky shoulder strap that came with my new camera. The specs say that it is for the Coolpix 2100/3100 models, but with it's black and gray strap it was quite interchangeable with my 5100 model. All you need on your camera is a camera strap eyelet, and you should be good to go!
I purchased this FM transmitter a week ago and I love it! I followed the instructions from Eric Williams and it worked out very well. Easy to follow and I got excellent sound quality when i set the radio to 87.9. I have used 2 other transmitters in the past which cost around 3x the price of this one or more and they were not as clear. Since I live in San Francisco interference is high, but with this Griffin model, I have not had to change the station yet and the sound is crystal clear. Its not the same as listening to a CD, but it is very close. Definitely a great purchase - cheap and gives great sound quality!My only warning is that the charger might not work with the newest ipod touch. I have an ipod video and it charges, but my friend tried using it with her touch and it did now work.
About a year ago, I had built a home computer around the ASUS A8N-VM CSM motherboard. The thing worked great until recently (it comes with a SATA II RAID 0 x 4 capability!). And then the built-in 1000 Gigabit network chipset failed. Fortunately, there were a couple of spare PCI-Express slots still available.I had an old spare 100T regular PCI network card, but wanted better speeds, and so got this card.This network card can be plugged into one of those miniature PCI Express x1 slots. It could also probably fit into a half-height computer case, but it doesn't come with a matching half-height bracket.It comes with one of those cute 3-inch diameter mini-CD's with the driver software.Anyway, this card works just fine....... so far........
We live just outside of Washington, DC and there are TV transmission antennae very close to our house. Despite that, the reception was not very good with this antenna.
(I have a visor deluxe graphite, but I will post it up under all visors, because the comments apply to all of them unless otherwise noted)I finally decided to get a handheld, so after dropping a few hints, I got a Visor Deluxe for my 15th birthday (OK, OK, I totally walked my dad through the purchase process, but who cares?)9 days (and based on battery use, over 2 months of normal use) later, here is my review. The Visor is pretty small, I don't know what people saying it was bulky were talking about. It is really easy to use, it took no getting used to, except for the graphiti. That's still a little wierd. It has a backlit screen, but I never figured out how to turn it on, my friend did. You hold down the power button. Hotsyncing couldn't be easier, you press the hotsync button on the cradle or on the visor's screen and it goes. The 2 MB visor will probably be good enough for you if you only download Freeware Apps and use it as an organizer, but if you are like me, you will need the 8MB of the deluxe, platinum, prism and edge. The screen is very clear of most things (digital photo albums can look pretty bad, but I think it is the App and not the Visor) It has been very reliable so far, I have installed nearly every App I could find, and no freezes, even soft ones. The stylus has a built in screwdriver and reset tool.The downside- The OS is not upgradible, maybe someone will make a springboard module someday, but I doubt it, and it will cost alot and not allow you to use the springboard for anything else, killing it's main selling point over the Palm. And also, I am careful with it so I have put no scratches on it, but I let some people borrow it, and I am seeing some. I am mad now (no, that does not read mad cow, mad now) Screen covers cost about $2, but they take all the un out of even owning one. they are that terrible. If worst comes to worst, you can replace the screen down the road for $50. even if you have to replace it once a year (which you shouldn't, but just for the sake of argument) it is worth it. A screen cover ruins everything. Being the careful user you will be, you shouldn't scratch it too badly too quickly.Comparing to a Palm- this is Much better than a Palm. My friend has a Palm. I hate it. OK, I don't hate it, but it is a mere shadow of mine. the screen quality of the Visor is much better for moving things such as games, and the buttons on the visor are 10 times easier to push, the difference between winning and losing in many cases. The Springboard port is the final factor that puts the Visor way ahead of the Palm. You can get modems, cameras, more space, GPS, cell phones, voice recording, Games, Mp3 players (tisk tisk, stealing music, eh? Kids these days!) You name it, they got it. (look under springboard modules here at Amazon for things I missed) But one thing that annoys me about the Visor and not about the Palm is the infrared port. The visors is in an Akward location, and the Palm's is not (see pictures) And the Visor does not have an upgradible OS, but that doesn't matter too much, so far they have been little more than a minor update. All in all, definitly buy the Visor.Choosing the right Visor- REGULAR- This has OS 3.1 and 2MB of ram. this is enough only for people who plan to use it for it's designed purpose. If it's not enough, you can upgrade later via Springboard cards. 4 shades of grey DELUXE-Cool colors (which I opted against to avoid too much attention), 3.1, and 8MB of Ram. 4 shades of grey too. PLATINUM-Faster processor, but it's not necessary. However, if you can cough up the cash, it is worth it, because it displays 16 shades of grey and OS 3.5. EDGE-Just like the Platinum, only much thinner. However, putting on a springboard card makes it about as thick as the regular ones. PRISM-Just like the Platinum, only it is in color. Definitly worth it if you got the cash.PS-to avoid scratches, DON'T LET PEOPLE BORROW IT!!!!!!! I can't stress that enough. People are stupid. Kids these days!
Bought mine about 6+ years ago w/lifetime warranty. Well, the mouse outlasted CompUSA & their warranty and still works as good as day 1. It LOOKS like it's about 20yrs old with thousands of hours use. Buttons are totally programmable to suit whatever your needs are. I use Win Explorer a lot so I have the regular buttons set normal and the left+ button set to "Ctrl" and the right+ button set to "Shift" (for cut, copy & pasting, etc.) with the mouse wheel button set to "Enter". I usually only have to even touch the keyboard to type alpha-numeric characters. I just recently resurrected a crashed 2nd PC and I just HAVE to get another. Glad they still make it exactly the same. I give it 10 stars!!!
holds a D80 w/18-200vr with no problems at allvery sturdy, ball head awesomevery useful for DSLRs, for a compact camera get something lighter
The Rhinoskin case works fine. The nano fits well in the case. No problems getting it in and out. My issue with the case is the weight. I'm just guessing b/c I don't have tech specs, but it feels like it makes the nano twice as heavy. One of things I was so excited about when I got my nano was that it was so light. This case takes the joy out of that. Don't get me wrong; it's still pretty light. But other all-plastic cases I've tried don't test the elastic on my shorts as much as this one does.
I'm enjoying my IPod Shuffle. It's so small it's best if used in a holder of some sort (cordless headphones or wrist band).
Easy to install, easy to use. User friendly menus, however:1)The player sometimes locks up after you have ejected a disk. The only way to unlock it is to unplug it. 2) The brightness fades in and out as scenes change throughout a movie. Something with the brightness control is not quite right. 3) The remote has now failed after about 2 years of use and we can no longer do anything with the player except play a movie. We can not use the menu at all without the remote, so we cannot view extra features and the like. Overall a decent player, but not reliable in the long run.
I have owned this product for 2 1/2 years and have been wholly dissatisfied with it. I have had troubles since the beginning with it freezing up and skipping. I spoke with customer service (which does not have a 1-800 number) and they sent me a few downloads which temporarily remediated the problem. I spoke with customer service on many subsequent occasions complaining about the problems I was having, but all I was directed to do was download more updates. Recently, I have been having even more problems with the device but when I went to call the rio customer service, I found that they will not even talk to you until you have given them your credit card number and they have charged you a "service fee." Way to back up your product. Overall, the product was bad and the customer service worse. I don't recommend it.
I purchased this printer to replace an inexpensive Epson inkjet. Because of its bad reviews, I had low expectations. I have to admit that I was happily surprised. Print quality is good, and the speed is decent. Initially it was VERY loud and VERY slow to "think", but whatever that was seems to have gone away after the first couple of print jobs.It is true that the ink cartridges are smaller. I think that's a plus. I live in a hot climate, and with the Epson I kept having to replace the ink because it dried out after sitting for a week or two without printing. The ink was double the price of these HP cartridges - and there were 4 of them! (I actually purchased this printer out of frustration because it was cheaper to replace the whole thing than to replace the Epson ink!)This little printer is great for what it is - a basic, cheap, easy-to-use inkjet for people with low-volume print needs.
I spent about 4-5 hours searching the web for an RF universal remote. I came across several options, but most were well over $100. I can see the value in spending a lot on a solid RF Universal Remote, but my wife would not be pleased if she saw that receipt. When I found this one for a little over $80, I spent another hour reading all of the reviews. I concluded that it wasn't too good to be true and bought it. The reviews are correct. It is an exceptional value and really puts those more expensive remotes to shame for charging such outrageous prices. Out of the box, I had all of my components (Panasonic 42" Plasma, Sony DVD/VCR, TWC Cable HD Box, Integra receiver) programmed in under 15 minutes.PROS:1) The remote for the receiver actually works better than the factory receiver remote.2) Punch through macros put volume on every remote setting which saves a lot of button punching.3) Macro to turn all components on/off worked well and saves a lot of button punching.4) Back light is extremely useful if you dim your room lights.5) RF does work through walls from distances you may not need, but it allows you to consider hiding the hot running components in better-ventilated rooms, or run the receiver from a different zone in your house (i.e., if you want to bring the remote to your kitchen).CONS:1) Macro creation is not explained well in the manual and requires a lot of trial and error.2) On/off buttons and component switches aren't recorded in macros. The work around for on/off was to learn the on/off for each button and put it in the custom buttons on the top part of the remote.3) RF/IR gets a little goofy at times. If you are trying to use RF but are in a room where the remote IR can bounce and hit the component, the component may be confused by essentially getting the same IR transmission two times. I just cover the remote IR to avoid this when I need to.I think I would have paid about $125 for this bundle, so it was a steal at around $80 and with free shipping.
This product says "Hi-Speed" the transfer rate was horrible. I would say about the speed of USB 1.1 . Also the construction is terrible too, the metal case it cheap and sharp so it cuts into the cable coming out of the back. The casing is also poorly designed and pops apart without any effort. Non the less I returned it and am using an external USB 2.0 version which is lightening fast. If you do photography and have several gigs of data to transfer do not buy this item.
Just what I needed to be able to carry my body and menses safely.
This product is very good. It has a cd recorder and has very good speakers. If you like to blow your friends out of them room you shold get this stereo.
I purchased 2 DSC P100's recently, both of which exhibited a clicking noise in all &quot;shoot&quot; modes (camera &amp; video), but not in review or set up modes. I suspect the problem is related to the autofocus mechanism. Sony on-line customer service was totally not helpful. Store demo cameras don't seem to have this problem. I am considering buying the W1 instead.
So i've gone through 2 of these now. I use them every day to hook my computer up to my Harmon Kardon receiver. Any position other than having the cable, with no tension, run for about 3 feet straight out of the adapter causes a small amount of tension between the fat female part of the adapter and the 1/8" male part. This over time has caused both of my adapters to sever at the base of the male part. Both are "broken" at this joint but still work pretty well..... but technically could be losing fidelity. It's a pretty great deal though, and hard to beat.
Bought the DCR-SR47 camcorder for christmas and needed a 2nd battery (very good camcorder by the way). So far so good! Battery life is same as the one that came with the camera and appears to be a genuine sony at a much better price than any b&m. Overall very happy with it!
I am very happy with this ipod docking station. It is small enough to carry around. the sound is excellent and the price is right. I like the ac plug as well.
I knew I had bought the right camera when all my friends started suffering camera envy. It's very gorgeous, with sleek white casing - ipods addicts will love it. It was very simple to start using the camera, although I haven't explored all the settings yet. V easy to download pics onto computer, with straightforward software (a first in my experience!). The screen on the back is large and has great colour depth, and the sound quality for the movie clip function is surpringly good for something this size. And because it is so small and slim, you end up taking the IR300 everywhere with you, and take loads more photos.
This product is great, that's really all I can say!!!! Easy to set up, easy to use, great quality!!The only thing I can complain about is having to get up to switch channels, but it's not a big deal!!!There's no change in signal strength or sound quality!!! Buy this if you can't afford a new receiver!!!!
I used it for kayaking and it worked very well for looking something far from your location, and the size is very compacked it fit at the PDF pocket.Also is a better price compare other retailer.
I was in love with radio until it was stolen out of my car :( The radio was great. It even came with audio cable to hook up your MP3 player. I replaced this head unit with a new Pioneer. The Dual sounded almost as good as the Pioneer. For the price, you cant beat the Dual.
This keyboard/mouse combo does everything you need and more.The keyboard is the best out there. Great to type on and all the features you could want. I'm a computer consultant and probably have typed on every keyboard out there and this one is vastly superior. The key action makes typing a breeze and the keyboard is laid out well. Tons of great features like the media control center w/volume control, a scroll wheel, 9 programmable buttons that you can program to do anything you want, etc.The lack of a caps lock indicator on the keyboard seems to be a problem as 1st, but since you can set the software to display "CAPS LOCK ON" (or off) in big letters on the bottom of the screen for a few seconds when you hit the caps lock, it's not really a problem. And, there is a caps lock indicator on the reciever. They probably didn't put the caps indicator on the keyboard because it would drain the batteries.The mouse is heavier than a cordless mouse, but oddly enough, if you want to do precision pointing (on a graphics program or somesuch) this helps, since it's not so light and doesn't jeark around as much. However, because of the curved shape of the mouse, our clients that are left-handed simply can't use the mouse comfortably. If you are left-handed you are going to hate the mouse. The mouse is a 4-button mouse. If you need a 5-button mouse, this mouse it not for you.You simply can't run the keyboard or mouse with low batteries, as you will have all sorts of problems. The best solution is to use rechargable batteries.It is suggested that you download the current drivers for the keyboard and mouse,... and the current drivers give you significantly more options.Finally, besides being very impressive for it's ease of use and features, they simply look sharp as heck. Plus, with the rebate, you are getting the best cordless combo at about the same price that you would pay for a basic corded keyboard/mouse.
Pros: I found this to be a nice accessory with 3 items in a single writing tool. It has a comfortable grip and the tip on the pen is fine which works well for my purposes.Cons: The ink on the plastic near the screw on area to replace pens wears off easily (I had it a month and it was all worn). The plastic is not so nice as the metal pens I got for the same purpose; but for 9.99; Actually I also got a Pilot Dr. Grip with a Pen and Stylus and like it alot better. The switching from pen to stylus to pencil is not that good and sometimes hard to do without having to completely unscrew the barrel!
This is a great first time camera. It is so easy to use that my next door neighbor, who was 5 at the time knew how to use it without me having to tell him anything and he isn't very bright. It is very simple to figure out, you press the red button when you start when your done you press it again. The only flaw is the battery that came with it has memory meaning you have to run it all the way out before you recharge it or it can only fillup to the level you stopped at,for example if you run it down 70% and then recharge it it will only go back up to 70%. The memory battery isn't the best!!! But the camcorder is great for anyone.
I bought the Crosley Songwriter CD Recorder because I wanted all of its functions in one piece of equipment that was fairly small. However, I did not think the CD sound was very good and the FM radio was full of static. I did not put up the hang-up antenna because I wouldn't want that thing hanging on my wall. Also the AM was not very clear and the directions said to turn the player around until it was good. No thanks! I did not try the record player. I had had enough.
Can't really figure out how this product could be improved upon except the method used to attach it to the object's surface. It is common 2 sided plastic foam sticky and, as previously noted by other reviewers, does not hold well with just a little heat present. This is ridiculous since most people who buy these want to use them on a laptop PC which runs hot underneath by nature. I peeled that stuff off, cleaned the foot surface with solvent and used real glue to attach Velcro tabs on both the foot and laptop. This also gives one the option, if needed, to remove the feet and maybe even use them on more than one item. This also allows for attachment to slightly uneven/curved surfaces such as my netbook, which would never had worked with the original sticky pad. It is only because of this sticky pad material that kept me from giving this item 5 stars. Besides the attachment problem, these feet are great and have obviously been designed by a genius.
Don't bother with this unless you have infinite patience, a vanilla windows installation and lots of time to waste. The hardware is nice but SonicStage and XP don't co-operate. I had OpenMG Jukebox installed and have this unit and an older NetMD MZ-N707. OpenMG doesn't work with this unit and when you install SonicStage, you are required to uninstall OpenMG or SonicStage does not install (apparently SonicStage doesn't even co-operate with OpenMG Jukebox!). Unfortnately, OpenMG fails to uninstall so SonicStage won't install so now neither unit can be recorded to. #$%#$% waste! If you must self-flagellate, get a board and join a monestary but don't give Sony your time or money.
Pigtail connectors like this are the only way to go. This one fit perfectly into the Subaru connector and each wire, besides matching the usual color code for motor vehicles, has each wire labelled.
I'm glad I read all the reviews here and I decided to purchase the soft case for my Canon S2 IS because I was looking for a smaller less bulkier one. I am going to Italy in a month and would like to take the camera with me and needed a protective case. Since I usually carry a bigger purse or bag during my travels, I just needed a compact case to put the camera in. It does fit a memory card and will probably fit a few batteries in but that's about it. It is not intented to be a camera bag that holds all the extra gadgets. The strap is fine - it's supposed to be used as the carrying strap like the older styles - overall, it was pretty much what I expected and I like it a lot. i will try and update after my trip to see if this review still stands.
The reciever does pick up images well but the Swann Cameras seem to be an issue. I purchased a night hawk to go along with this mobile viewer. My choice of camera seems to be a down fall. On a hunch I took the reciever with me for a drive and to see if it picked up other peoples security cameras. As I drove by a coffee shop I was receiving all their cameras as well as hearing their voices. The volume control is real touchy and feedback is a problem. I do think if I had lowered the volume enough I could have been able to hear what they were saying. I don't know what type of system the coffee shop has. From what I understand this will pick other brands as long as they are 2.4GHz. All and all this isn't a bad solution for the price. I just wish someone would make a decent wireless camera with a large battery supply for people who can't string wires to their buildings.
If you use Pelican cases for equipment, these dividers are a must. They are great, particularly compared to cut inplace foam. The foam might be ok if you have a few large items, but if you assemble a kit of equipment (maybe 50 items such as camera, video, tape measures, etc.), this is the way to go. Not cheap, but very well made. The Velcro allows you to customize the interior of the case. Comes with a lot of dividers; more than I typically use. The new version seems to be black, compared to the older silver--doesnt matter to me. For me, a large case, like a 1610; the dividers are a must. Great product.
...an outstanding value for the money. The unit does not perform as though I was sitting close to an orchestra. But, with simulated "surround sound," certainly in the First Balcony.
My Samsung 4231 is about 6 weeks old. 3 days ago, I would have rated it 5 stars, easy! Today, maybe one star. Let me explain... It was everything the other reviewer said and more until a couple of days ago. This is my second HDTV, and the picture clarity and brightness blows away my HD Toshiba projection wide screen by a mile. Non-HD programming is really amazing on this set. It is almost as good as HD broadcasts on other equipment; and of course HD programming is mind-blowing. I don't think there could be a better picture at any price. HOWEVER, the past couple of days, this Plasma beauty has started acting up on me. It simply goes black (no picture) for about 15 minutes, and then comes back on. The sound is uninterupted. It goes black on all inputs. It might do it 3 or 4 times a over a 3 hour (or so) period. I have no idea why this happens, or what happens to make the picture come back. I haven't caught it going dark if I leave it on over 3 hours, but it only started a couple of days ago. If anyone knows what might be going on, I'd love to hear about it.
First of all I would just like to let you know, that as of the past few days - these have been taken off the Logitech website. They are no longer listed on the UK site. I assume this is to provide more sales for their new, cheaper, z906 system. I would like to let you know that the z5500's are FAR better, as well as more powerful.They really are great speakers - I'm not going to jabber on, I've already done that elsewhere and you can get a pretty good idea of what they're like from the rest of the quality reviews here... BUY THESE!
Delivery was FAST!Product works GREAT and you can't beat the PRICE...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. There is no reason why every car cant have this...
I was shocked when these arrived. I could not believe that cables this inexpensive could be of such high quality. The cabling was as thick as expensive cabling and has given me a great display. Very shocked.
The connection on the product was faulty. When I plugged in in, it did not work. I had to wiggle it to make it work and, even then, it would not maintain a connection.
I have an Apex 1200 and I loved it to this date. But I need a changer. The only Apex DVD changer available is a 3-disc one, which is the only one changer listed on apexdigitalinc.com. Yes it plays everything, -R/RW, +R/RW, PAL & NTSC, JPG, MP3 and more. Unlike some later Apex players that I heard of, it doesn't play JPG on DVD (only on CD), and I guess the same for MP3, on CD but not on DVD. The two mic karaoke input is a plus. The bad - it's noisy. It's like playing a VHS or even a 8mm film. In the worst case, you can hear it during quieter moments on movie. If you go near it, you just feel ashame of it. While my old Apex, still playing strong, is silence for the same disc. Surprisingly the play back of non-ideal disc is worse than my old Apex. The disc plays smoothly in the old Apex without a hint of problem, while it jerks all the time in the new Apex. The remote is more stylish. But instead of narrow they go wide. Yes pretty thin but they opted for 2 AAA battery. It's slightly better than my old Apex remote - difficult to use. In a way it's more difficult because you now have more function. The range and operating angle of the old remote is not good at all, but at least you know the target, a little labelled square, to aim at. The new one is even worse and they don't tell you where is the bull's eye. I have difficulty using the remote except sitting down on the couch in front of the player. If you eject the tray, it's very likely that you cannot use the remote to close the tray again because the large tray is blocking everything. I don't really understand. Many many years ago the IR remote control signal used to reflect over walls and glass windows, at least the Sony's are. Why after so many years the Apex still can't make it right? Any other remote control in my living room never miss anything.So I got a Sony 5-disc changer. That's the only choice because I need -R and +RW. It's more likely that a person don't have a DVD player, than that his/her player doesn't play -R. If you have a DVD burner, and you don't want to finalize the DVD or never heard of it, go for +RW. If I really need to watch PAL disc, I can convert it on my PC and burn. JPG and MP3 on CD doesn't mean much to me unless it can also play them on DVD. If I want karaoke, I have to add a little box with a mixer, probably you can build it yourself, cheap. If you play karaoke you have to use the 2 channel sound build in the Apex anyway.What surprised me is that the Sony is like a ballerina while the Apex changer is like terminator rough. You can open or close the Apex tray while the disc is still playing. The advantage is that you can change disc without disrupting play. But it's slightly dangerous for tiny fingers because you can touch the spinning disc at high speed, can be sharp. The main disadvantage is that you will get lost. For the Sony, when you open the tray, the playing disc will turn to the front ready for taking out. That's the only good reference as you normally don't and won't remember what's the other disc. The Apex tries to do everything fast, tray close, turn disc, spin disc, but one after the other, a bit rough too. The overall response time is rather slow. Everything is synchronized in the Sony. When the tray begin to close, the disc turns gracefully into position before the tray is fully closed. The overall response time is much faster. With the multi-disc resume feature, you can play each disc in turn where they stopped last time, and see what's the disc are. With the Apex it takes forever even for 3 disc only. You use only 1 button to look at the next disc. For the Apex you need to remember to press disc 1 button, disc 2 button or disc 3 button. If you want one of the Apex changer about to turn up, be sure to test drive one and compare to the others. The Sony runs a quick setup first time. And also the manual is much better. If you still don't know what's SPIF, PCM, RAW, than the Apex is not for you. You never get anything out from them. But somehow Apex want to demonstrate their userfriendlyness, by calling the DVD menu button DVD digest! But I have to mention that the Sony is most sensitive to non-ideal disc. For the disc that I mentioned, the Sony spin it up, must have failed some test, and refuse to play outright, while the disc runs normally on my old Apex, jerky in the Apex changer.I forget to add that the Apex is thick. If you have a thick home theatre box, you may have problem putting the two together in a typical 32-36" TV stand. I only have a tiny fraction of an inch left, and the Apex is directly sitting on top of the theatre box.
I have a Javo adapter but it broke so i thought that i would try this one since it was cheaper. The sound is horrible! it sounds like mp3's are ripped at 16kbps. It's a very hollow sound, and not a lot of bass. I have no idea why sound quality would be different across these adapters but I use the same earphones, and there is definitely noticeable. Luckily I'm still covered under the Javo warranty so they are sending another one out to me for free.
I bought this after the 2nd generation was announced knowing the firmware was being updated and I am very happy with it. It looks great and works fantastic. I bought the A/V dock and have it hooked up to my stereo. I can sync to the Zune from my laptop (in another room) via the wireless network. This is a very nice feature in that I don't have to hook up my player, it just happens!The sound, graphics, and user interface are wonderful. The PC software is a little lacking in complexity (no auto playlists, like/dislike rating system) but it is fine once you get use to it and I imagine it is great for those less computer savy.It doesn't have an equalizer, which is bad, I suppose if you use the headphones but since I am playing it through my home system, I just use those controls (my CD player doesn't have EQ either!). Even if I used the headphones, I am a believer in listening to music how the artists intended and not playing around with this or that.Some advice: Download the Zune software from the website. That way you have the 2nd generation software installed from the get-go and you don't have to upgrade from the original software. I heard there were some upgrade issues, but those don't exist if you never had the original software in the first place. You can also load and play with your library while you await your Zune being delivered. Once it arrived, I hooked it up and the new firmware was automatically installed. Very smooth!Great device, my wife and kids agree too.
Agree with the prior reviewers. I can not get it to retract any longer and that was only after 3 uses!
1) This cooler/laptop stand does everything it claims. Within 15 minutes my laptop was reporting cooler temperatures - and better temperatures than with the plastic cooler i'd been using.2) Cooling was enhanced however by reversing the fans (an easy process taking about 10 minutes). I personally think they work better reversed if your laptop has a very low clearance from the table to the bottom shell - using it on another laptop with a higher clearance showed it worked better with the fans in the original position.3) After using a plastic laptop cooler I'll never return to them; the aluminum in this model adds to the cooling factor.4) I found none of the problems with sharp corners mentioned in other review. The weight mentioned in previous reviews is considerably more, but one must remember it made from aluminum, not lightweight cheap plastic. I travel with it weekly and don't feel it's a hindering burden.5) The ergonomic design of the wrist rest is lost on my laptop due to the large open area in front of the keyboard (Apple PowerBook G4), but the laptop fits perfectly and the aluminum design makes it look like they were made as a unit. Very stylish look actually.Summary: Good product that does exactly what it states for a resonable price. Extremely happy with it and would buy another if needed. This cooler works! Just try reversing the fans if you feel it's not cooling properly.
It's beeen a good 15 years since I had to buy labeling tape for my DYMO pocket. The one thing I hated about the tape was how hard it was to peel the backing strip off, so you can imagine my surprise when I was able to fold the label in half lengthways (just a little is all that's needed) and the backing strip easily came away in two pieces. Well done DYMO!
great product would recommend this cable i used it for my tv and my sattelite works real good. and the trans action was easy and smooth.
I bought this tuner about six months ago. I don't use Windows anymore so I can't really use it any longer, but I can tell that this product is the bang for the buck. It works really well with my old IBM T40 laptop, although I can't do anything else with my computer whenever I started opening the TV application since it requires a great deal of work from the computer.In conclusion, the only issue is the high specs required to make this tuner work on your computer.
i useto have a rjtech up converting dvd player that put out an amazing pic on my 63in sony hdtv from 2005/also only costing sixty dollars was a steller buy. until a year passed and it shut down. i got this oppo a week ago and notice some extra shine on the pic better details but overall the picture is not that sharp/crisp/clean as the rj tech. i feel like my 260 went out the window with this buy. the sound is a marked improvment over the rjtec but you can get great sound from a chipped speaker set up. so is it better than the rj tec build wise? no it is obvious the maker used cheap plastics from china(they carry a certin raw scent) and it has the same guide/meanus as the rjtech which are also made in china. The biggest dis came with the crappy disk tray. Plain and smelly black plastic unlike the rj tech which had a high grade translucent disk tray. so to all those out there that want one of these players do yourself a favor and shop sround a bit more. now i can only hope that this player wont fizz out in a year like its sixty dollar counterpart.
needed to upgrade memory for a past down laptop and this product fit the bill. installed it to instructions and it works great.no problems.
This unit is great. If you need to take pictures without moving the camera while touching the &quot;fire&quot; button, you definitelly need this. The unit works as advertised giving you zoom and fire control. Great for long-exposures. A nice plus is that it is compatible with the external HLV1000 flash unit, so that when the flash unit plugs into the camera remote control port, you can still plug the remote control into the flash's remote control port (i.e.: daisy-chain the remote control and the flash unit). The only downside is that I wish the unit could somehow be dettached and used as a wireless remote control as well, but heck, I guess you can't have everything. I also find the price a bit steep.
This is a great speaker for my I Pod. I hate these speakers with cords or ones that take batteries. This one is perfect. It is small. It doesn't get as much sound as most portable speakers but hey, it does the job for me. It's a great speaker. I can keep my I Pod next to me when I lay on my bed or use to take with me when I go places.DISADVANTAGES1. Not as loud as other speakers (this is also an advantage in another way)2. Too big for an IPod 1 GB shuffleADVANTAGES1. Needs no batteries2. has no cord3. Sticks right into headphone jack of player and stays there4. It's not as loud as other speakers so when you use it in public, your music you disturb others
With all the reviews I read about its sharpness I was a bit apprehensive at first before ordering it. But then I needed a really good ranged travel lens for my E520. I initially was aiming for the Sigma 18-125mm but the price for 4/3rds mount suddenly went up to something unimaginable for a third party lens in this class. So, I went for the 18180 and did my own little test as soon as it arrived...mounted it on my E520 and Viola!!! I got really crisp, tack sharp images I wasn't expecting from this lens. 18 all the way to 180, and even indoor shots. Maybe my requirements are a bit shallower than the rest or maybe my hands proved steadier but the IS in the E520 really worked wonders for this piece of glass. Not satisfied to what I saw on the LCD,I even took a quick look at the images on my PC monitor and was I happy to find they were SHARP as I've mentioned. Slow? That's another thing. But I've got real praises for this lens and I said I even tried some indoor shots. Maybe not as slow as I previously read too. Maybe my copy was perfect or close. But one that's not a maybe, I sure will recommend this lens to E5xx owners (those with IS) who are looking for a dependable one travel lens. Go for it!!!
I wanted to replace my portable traditional hard drive with a flash drive. This one performed poorly - I often got messages saying to "insert next drive". It was also horribly slow - much slower than a portable USB hard drive. It also didn't work in a Phillips DVD player equipped with a USB port.
I've had this for over year and it works pretty well. The user interface leaves a bit to desired, but it is functional and pretty easy to figure.As noted in other reviews, lag time on the remote is frustrating, but not impossible. Sometimes playback of video is jittery over the wireless interface. Again, not a showstopper.Now that I've upgraded to Windows Vista, the PC server software no longer works and Haupauggue has no idea when or if it will ever support it for the Media MVP.In general, not a bad product, but customer support is clearly a secondary or tertiary issue for Haupauggue.
Just to confirm that the Apple USB modem DOES NOT WORK with Lion or Mountain Lion, for lack of a 64-bit driver. Also to confirm that the US Robotics USR5637 (and probably others which are not software driven) do work with these OS X versions.
i haven't had a single problem with this mouse like i had with so many other roller ball mouses. i don't think i will ever get another that doesn't have an optical lazer. i love the fact that there is the two buttons on the side for flipping back and forth between pages. it is perfect placement. it does have a cord, but i still find that a safty net considering all the problems i had with all the cheep cordless mouses (mice?) i bought. you won't be disappointed with this piece of equipment.
I bought this remote to replace my old One-4-All remote that wouldn't control my new Sony receiver. The Sony remote has a wide array of predefined components, and was easy to set up to control my Sony TV, Sony VCR, Sony Receiver, Sony CD player, Motorola Cable box, and Panasonic DVD player. I am very impressed with the ease of programming and the button layout. The remote has sufficient extra buttons for programming additional features for each mode, but doesn't have too many buttons to overwhelm you. As other reviews have stated, it's very easy to program this remote, and any button can be programmed to perform an alternate function, provided you have the original remote to transmit the IR code for the desired function. Since I pipe the sound for my various components through my Sony Receiver, I especially liked the feature that allows you to program the remote to send a code to the Receiver whenever a new function is chosen (e.g., choose CD on the remote, and the CD codes are activated, plus it sends a command to the Receiver to switch the audio input to CD). I expect the battery life will be quite good since the remote does not contain any LEDs or displays -- features I don't need. All-in-all, I've only had this remote for 1 day, but it has quickly become easy to use and promises to be an effective replacement for my various remotes.
These are like the headphones you used in your high school library with old A/V equipment. Then again, I'm a bit older than some of you youngsters so that might taint my vision of them. However, they are good quality, light, and you can wear them for 30 minutes without getting cauliflower ears. Longer than 30 minutes and they do begin to feel a little annoying where you'd like to take them off for a while.The cord is quite long and does have a coiled section to let you extend it even further. Without the coil stretched I'd say 4 feet, stretch the coil then probably 7 or 8 feet. There is a switch on the left ear to switch from stereo to mono and there is a volume adjustment dial on each earpiece as well.The leather/foam ear coverings are quite comfortable, but the inner piece is just the raw/hard plastic - would have been better with a foam/cloth covering.Bottom line - good quality, great price.At the same time I purchased these, I also purchased the cheap/similarHamilton Electronics SchoolMate Deluxe Stere/Mono Headphone with 1/8 inches Plug and 1/4 inches Adapter, Volume. The Califone set is much better in all respects except the Hamilton does have foam inside the earpieces covering the plastic inner piece.
I never review items, but I felt compelled to review these headphones. I really like the headphones. I have had a number of earbuds over the years. These are among the better ones I have had and they are a very good value in my opinion. However, I would not buy these again because of how horrible the packaging is for this item. I defy you to find another item that is more difficult to open. It is encased in hard plastic with not place to easily cut open. Plus, given the nature of the product--thin wire earbuds, you have to be careful when removing them. Not a good combination. A fair warning to anyone that buys this product.
It is holding up very well - as it gets used rather roughly, 7 days a week, by receptionists at a very busy hair salon. I already got a back-up for when they break it, I mean when it wears out. Better than the Radio Shack mics I replaced every several months and has good sound clarity.
Mine is still with Apple repair center because the battery only last about 4 hours with a full charge. Still wonder if I can get mine back from Apple because they said they can send me a replacement but is a refurnished. That could mean I paid $300 for a used iPod.
Headphones are nice - comfortable fit and good sound quality for the price. The only problem so far is that the headphone jack that connects to the music source is heavy and does not fit tightly into my mp3 player. It falls out of the mp3 player a lot, which is very annoying.
The Multipass F80 is the best multi-function machine for home use. It's not designed for heavy, industrial usage, but has solid quality for everyday home user's needs. It's pretty good as a color printer, but it's the color fax function that's really cool. Its small footprint fits most desks well, too.
I needed a replacement for my lost earbuds, and this time I wanted to try something different. Earbuds are okay, but I thought it would be nice not to have to stick things in my ear canal. So I got these, and I'm glad I did!The PortaPro has great sound. You won't get as clear of a sound as a good pair of over-the-ear headphones can give, and definitely not the noise isolation. But for the small size and great price, these sound very good, I think better than equally priced earbuds. The bass is good -- a little on the loud side, but some people dig that.The build seems pretty flimsy and looks kinda funky, but it's very light. The lifetime warranty is a big plus, as I think it'll come in handy. One thing I find annoying is that a lot of times when you take the headphones off, it slides into a smaller size and you have to set the size again when you put them on. Also, it might not fit on people with big heads, because the size is almost maxed out on me.The PortaPro folds to an almost-pocket-size, not as portable as earbuds but still portable. The soft leather-ish case that comes with it is a little too small for the headphones, which is weird, but it works. As far as comfort, you can hardly feel that you're wearing these because they're so light.Overall this was a great buy. Minor problems aside, the PortaPro delivers good sound and is pretty portable, and for a good price.
This product has really impressed me. It came in a little over 5 days with normal shipping which was exceptionally fast I thought. The packaging was very nice and it works perfect on my LG enV.
We bought these for my wife's grandmother after replacing an old TV set with a small HDTV. She was using "TV Ears" with her old set but they didn't work with the new HDTV(to much interference). There is an optional part you can add to "TV Ears" to make them work but it costs $100. We preferred the simplicity of the Sennheiser 810. These are very simple to use--opening to put them on turns power on and they have a large volume dial. Perfect for those older folks who have trouble with small dials and buttons.
When i first recieved these headphones i was quite excited, these were my first pair of headphones over 30$ so I looking forward to testing them out. Most of the times i used them was at the gym working out, I found the noise isolation to be very effective and made it possible to really get into the music...Although the noise isolation is the source of the headphones biggest downfall which is the discomfort they cause while wearing them. To get the full effect of the noise isolation you have to push the earbud deep into you ear which causes serious discomfort after a very short time. Then you take them out to find the are all bunged up with earwax, gross. I also found over time that the volume gradually died.After using them for about six months i shelfed them and instead used my 30$ philips i got at walmart...
I purchased Drive Erase to delete the contents of the hard drive on three computers that I needed to dispose of (XP and Windows 98). I did not use this for erasing individual files nor did I use its Total Privacy Protection feature so I cannot comment on these. In all three cases the product performed as advertised and I was able to do all three in about 6 hours, most of which involved just letting the software do its job for an hour or so each time. There are some quirks that you need to be aware of:I first entered the product key in lower case letters with the hyphen and it would not accept it. I then used capitals with the hyphen and it worked in all three cases. This requirement is not documented anywhere. So it appears that the invalid key issue that others had has been corrected but it must still be entered in a specific format.I tried to use the boot disk without installing the software first. I thought since I was booting to the CD that it did not matter if the software was installed on the hard drive. This did not work so apparently the software must first be installed to the hard drive.After installation the software asks to reboot the computer. Let it reboot and then use the reboot disk to reboot again this time to the CD. I tried to save a step by rebooting to the CD on the first reboot and somehow it corrupted the installation files and I had to install the software again.Someone already mentioned that when rebooting to the CD press C during the reboot. I did not do this the first time and the computer rebooted to the hard drive. So this is an undocumented but required step.Overall I am very pleased with this product (although the documentation could be better) and would recommend it to others. If the correct steps are followed it works very well(install to hard drive, enter key in the proper format, let the computer reboot to the hard drive, load reboot disk and press C while the computer reboots a second time and then follow directions on the screen).
The Altec Lansing Docking System is great ! The sound is very good and it's not to big , so you can put it almost any place. I am very happy with my purchase.. and you can't beat the price .
I've had this mouse (winter blue) for about a year now and still love it. There is zero installation so it is truly fool proof. You simply plug in the small reciever into the usb port and press a button. It is perfect for use with my laptop since I can do much more in much less time! For a great price, I got a compact and well made mouse that works great and requires nothing more than a AA battery. I will buy another one if this one ever stops working.
I have had this battery free wireless optical mouse and mouse pad for a few years now, and it still works great. Granted that the mouse can only work on the accompanied mousepad and the mousepad itself requires a usb connection, the wireless mouse functions effortlessly and requires no batteries! It has no special shortcut buttons, but has the basics I need - a scroll wheel and the standard two buttons. An ingenious idea and good for the earth!
I bought this for my mac laptop back in 2006. It was easy to install and every now and then I pull the old laptop out and this still works.
This is a very good screen. Only downside is the way the plug had the control box in the middle; making it hard to hide the cord in the wall. It also is slow to go up or down, but the motor works great. It came with a remote, even though I don't think it was advertised, which is a very nice touch.
I purchased some other batteries at the same time as this, and those came bubble wrapped without packaging. At least this was sealed in the original 'bubble', but torn from its cardboard packaging. No idea how old the battery is because it is not typed on it. Of course, the price was very low and I have no idea if these batteries have dates on them anyway, being my first purchase of this type. A little less than a week, it is doing okay.
I speny just under 8,000 USD for my KDF70XBR950 in August 05 and it recently started showing a blue squiggely line in the center - bottom of the tv. I had a repair tech come out and he told it had a bad optical assy and that I should contact Sony as there was a known issue with this part. I contacted Sony and they claim that while there is a known issue that "my particular issue" wasn't the specific issue covered by the extended warranty. Bottom line is they want $1,400 to repair it. So I am stuck with a peice of junk KDF70XBR950 that I paid more for then my car and Sony refuese to stand behind it. Buyers beware - Sony does not stand behind their products. I can buy a new 73 inch Mitsubschi for $3500 so why pay for the $1400 repair for a product that will just fail again....There will never be another Sony product in my household!
To all the people who bought this: Do you have to watch it on a computer? or can you put the little disc thingie in a DVD player? Please answer me!
This is a great item. I use it all the time with my stereo system.
It's mediocre for an Asus A53s. It doesn't cool my laptop when it's idle, and keeps it 76 instead of 80 degrees on high when playing bfbc2. Maybe it's because this laptop has tiny vents. I could see how it could work for other laptops that have bigger vents at the bottom.
We can send people to the moon but apparently the perfect heating pad is still beyond us. I bought this pad for hand/arm/wrist and neck rsi. Plus side: Great size that covers all back and neck; auto shutoff; long cord; 3 heat settings. Minus side: Too stiff to wrap around my arm or wrist; there's no way to turn off the auto shutoff feature which is on the quick side; and it's really just not very hot. I had your standard-issue Walgreens Sunbeam before this one, and it was several factors hotter (if that pad was a the temp of a nice hot bath, this one runs about the temp in in the shower when you know the hot water's about to run out). I need more heat to really relax my tight muscles. If you're heat-sensitive this could work for you. And my cat is quite fond of it.
For starters, if you want a player that stands out as a great alternative for the ipod, then this would probably be it. Having mentioned that, make sure you don't install the Napster Software! It screwed about 10GB of my music on the player, and I had to re-download it all over again. So as long as you stay away from napster your fine.I've used both Windows Media Player and Real Player to download my music and they worked fine, and hopefully Samsung will release a plug-in for iTunes like they did for other Samsung MP3 players.Again, I cannot stress the importance of not installing the Napster Software (a clear option on the setup page) if you want to use this player to play your entire CD collection and music downloads.
What I wanted was something to keep my laptop cool - and be portable as well. I looked and looked and read reviews and looked some more. I chose this one - loved it from day one ... have had it for several months and still love it. I remember there were some negative reviews - and I have none of these issues with this product. It cools the computer and it also levels the computer when I type on my lap. I really like this product.
I have 3 routers. Two of them that are newer models then this Lynksys. Both of them required that I reset them at least once a day because I would loose my connection on my tablets. I tried this Linksys as a last resort and it has worked non stop for me for at least two months now. I just recommend that you do a manual set up on it. The auto set up doesn't work.
This makes the Rebel Xti much more comfortable to hold in addition to being able to double battery life.
I love this!! I love being able to have my iPod with me all the time. My iPod snaps in and out of the keychain easily for charging. As far as other reviewers having problems with the earphones, I don't. I wrapped mine around the keychain and tucked the ear buds in. They stay in place without any problems until I am ready to use them. They have never come untangled or gotten in the way. All in all, I think this is a really great product and I'm thrilled to have it. My only regret is that I did not buy it sooner!!
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I have been dissapointed by TWO portable units so far... a Coby 3.5 inch I bought at Suncoast, the screen is horrible for subtitles and I'm a HUGE anime and japanese music video buff (although the unit played burned DVD's, and MP3's on CDR and DVDR) and a 10 inch Nortech Media that was permanently stuck in 16:9 and wouldn't play MP3's (which is stupid, cuz I only played $99 for the Coby and it does everything the Nortech won't!)So I am quite happy to finally see a portable that does MP3 discs, and has a relitively decent sized screen that isn't in crappy widescreen format. And for 80 some odd dollars? That's a steal. Now the real test will be if it plays my burned DVD's, considering most standalone home DVD players will play burns (I watched a burned DVD of "Moonchild," the movie with Gackt and Hyde in it, on a friend's older than the hills home DVD unit) it probably will. I'm taking the Nortech back and I'm getting this!My idea for the perfect portable DVD player:1) Hasta have a good size screen that can show subtitles and ISN'T permanently stuck in 16:9 widescreen view ratio. (Sorry but this format is for THEATRICAL MOVIES, and i watch burns of TV SHOWS, Knight Rider just doesn't look right when everyone's head is smushed downward. It also helps if that LCD screen has a shield to keep kids from making "trails" on it.2) Should be able to display ID3 tags and scroll them. On alot of these DVD players they waste alot of screen space that could be used for more. My Rio Volt from 5 years ago does scrolling ID3 tags, and it was $50.3) Hasta be able to play burned DVD's with .SRT subtitles. And since Nero does a pretty good job of authoring DVD's, that shouldn't be an issue. Divx support would also be cool, but I guess that's asking a bit much.4) Treble and Bass adjustments! See, what I'd like to see is an all in one travel sized unit that is a hybrid of MP3 player and DVD player. Most HOME dvd units have bass and treble settings, so why isn't this on portables?
I have only had my ip8500 for a couple days but I already love it and am convinced it is one of the best printers on the market. I have previously been an HP printer person. But, no more wasting ink when one color was gone and the whole cartridge had to be replaced. Besides, with the 8 different colors the results are nothing short of amazing. When I took some of my photos to work they were amazed that they did not come from a lab, even though they know I am a confirmed at-home printer. I redid pictures that I had previously done on my HP and there was an obvious improvement in the color - much more accurate. I love the dual paper feeds, it is nice to not have to pull regular paper out to put photo paper in. The setup was simple - I have Windows XP - and in no time I was printing beautiful photographs. If you have the extra money, I would highly recommend this printer. But I suspect the lower priced models of the PIXMA group are probably almost as good, just not as many colors or ink jets. You won't go wrong with this Canon product.
Put to use immediately! He loves it. Matter of fact he hooked it up as soon as he opened his gift.
Lots of room to archive videos, pictures, music etc.... Works easily and simply. Love it!
I bought thisd once Before, and it was flimsy like everyone says, but this time they sent me one from "Mandee" that is very very sturdy and well made. The cord is EXTREMELY strong, and looks like it will last for years, and the hotshoe has a screw lock to lock it on the camera hotshoe if need be. I expected the same flimsy one I broke before but got something far better instead...KUDOS Adorama!!!...
The wireless mouse is working just perfectly. The signal is very strong within a long distance. The price is also very reasonable
I put one of these in my G4 Sawtooth (OS 10.4) and experienced lockup on wake from sleep if the thumb drive isn't ejected before sleep. After several sleep wake cycles, devices won't mount unless you restart. The package says OSX compatible but this isn't really true. The card works, but these issues make the performance unacceptable and I wouldn't have bought it if I'd known. I contacted tech support and they said there is no fix for these issues.
This is a nice, compact surge suppressor - 3" x 8" x 1" with 6 electrical outlets and telephone in/out protection. It is inexpensive with high-end specifications for the money. I received the product in excellent condition a few days after ordering it through Amazon. I will buy this product if and when I ever need another surge protector.
Original Olympus Digital Camera Equipment at a Great price, with great service and fast shipping with a nominal shipping fee. I always shop around to find the best value on everything I purchase. This Cable is an Exceptional value.
I came back to amazon today to get a 25 ft hdmi cable from this seller (dvi) but theyre not available in that length so I bought from another seller moments ago. Anyway since I'm here already (after digging up this purchase in my order history) I may as well leave some feedback.Its been a couple years and these fair priced hdmi cables are still fully functional.I'm extremely satisfied, obviously, otherwise I wouldn't have attempted to come back for the additional purchase after all this time.Nothing fancy but suits our family needs.Full 5 stars from me. Many Thanks!
i outright love this headset deep bass good trebile behind the head type :D has served me well for 3 years befor the band finaly snaped. during that time it was droped, twested, steped on, rolled over ect and took it like a champ i will be ordering another when i get the money :)
I liked this product in that it did cool down my laptop. It cooled my core temp down by around 5 degrees (F). However, I have an HP that rocks slightly while sitting on this and thus I'm always worried about knocking it off. Next time I would go with a pad that sits entirely under the laptop.
i purchased this product month ago .. i mainly purchased it to watch home made svcds .. it plays them crystal clear .. it is loaded with features .. so far no problem at all .. i am enjoying this product
I never thought much of Coby based on my experience with the sound quality and not necessarily the durability of their walkmans. However, I must say the picture quality is excellent and it plays all my football (soccer) DVDs that are in PAL format perfectly. It also plays my DVD-Rs and DVR-RWs flawlessly. This product is well worth the money.
I'm only giving this 4 stars because these things are just too damn expensive, otherwise it would be 5 stars. Without this my 17" Dell Inspiron 9300 can cook eggs. This draws the heat away and keeps the bottom cool, which is what it's supposed to do. I haven't tried the USB ports, my laptop has 6 already. I recommend this product for anyone with a portable heater for a laptop.
Bought this case to protect my Canon SD750. I wanted something that was the exact size of the camera, so that it wasn't any larger in my pocket. This case has a cool magnetic latch and a hole in the top for the wrist strap. The only problem with the hole is that it's a bit too small to quickly run the strap through it. The rubber slider on the strap usually gets stuck. This can be a problem if you want to pull out the camera quickly to get a quick shot. I'll have to make it a bit bigger. Also if you want to carry anything else (extra battery, charger, etc.) there is no room.The case offers mild impact protection on the sides and bottom. The front and back pieces are solid construction and extend past the camera body; so if you drop it, the case takes the hit.The price is a bit high if you consider what the case does. This is probably because it is "leather." However, it really doesn't really feel like a high quality leather.Bottom line: if you want something that will protect the giant 3in LCD on the SD750 (or 2.5in on the SD1000), but not take up any extra room than the camera itself, this is a great case.
Installation was striaghtforward and customer service was very responsive when I thought I had a problem (when I really didn't). Much better sound quality than an FM transmitter and it charges my nano, too. Highly recommended for any ipod owner with a Pioneer head unit.
I bought 4 of these for the family and it really works well. I like the design and feel of it and the price was really great too. I had a concern because there was mention in some of the Amazon reviews that the battery drains really fast. I've used this mouse for 4 months now and I think the trick is that you have to always snap the USB connecter back on to the bottom of the mouse to turn off the sensor (red light)when not in use. The one con about it is that after snapping on the USB connector, it isn't flush w/ the bottom of the mouse which makes storing it awkward. That's really minor though. I posted some pictures for you to see.
Great Product. It allowed me to connect my TV to my major surge protector.Great service from Amazon---came in 2 days as ordered. NObody sells long cords locally.
First, I really dig the sound these ear buds put out. Second, they are the most comfortable ear buds I have ever tried. No ear fatigue or soreness after 5 hours of mowing my lawn. Speaking of which I use a loud riding mower to mow and these noise canceling ear buds cut out the mower noise 95%. I love them. The only thing I would improve is MORE VOLUME! I love it loud and even though the noise cancelation helps most folks not need to turn the music up, I like volume. Great buds. Oh yeah, my first set became full of ear wax from mowing in the summer with them. The right ear bud became clogged. I sent them back and got a brand new set from Shure! They were awesome! But they did warn me to keep them clean as they would not send me another free set if I clogged them again. I think that's fair!
This thing is the worst!......I thought it would be a good product because of the brand .....Maybe they should stick to audio, The unit frequently locked up and had to be restarted, It gave false directions, It didnt recognize addresses, And lost signal all the time....Let me finish by saying that I only had the unit for aprox 1 week and only used it 3 of the 7 days.......not at all worth the money.
After discarding the stock headphones, and using my Shure E2c's- Wow, what absolutely phenominal sound!!! Beats Apple all to hell. As a musician, I don't recall ever hearing such fine detail and pure sound from such a small device. This should be the standard until someone finds a way to improve on the technology. A very smart purchase, and what clever OLED lighting.
These are a great pair of headphones particularly for the price. However, there is one major flaw to them. They break after about 3 months. This is the second pair of these headphones that I have bought and the last pair did the exact same thing. The right headphone simply stops working. On the last pair the cord became slightly damaged and exposed so them breaking is explainable, however this time around I made sure to not let that happen and yet it still broke.If you dont mind handing out $15 every 3 months or so then yeah these are great headphones. But personally I dont think I will be buying these again unless I cannot find a different pair that will actually last.
wonderful little machine that works great with gos3.1 gadgets. no problems running linux, installing openoffice 3, or anything else i've thrown at it yet. machine was actually new but had been returned by someone named "lettie" and there was no password in the packaging for the root account. or lettie's account.no big deal though as i reformatted with gos & it recognizes all of the hardware and runs all of the software i've tried. plays all of the videos and music i've tried on it though i really use it for reading books, editing documents, and pdfs, and as a small laptop when i don't feel like dragging the big 13" macbook around.
For the price this is a good buy.Decent quality and the 8-24X zoom is awesome.It is heavy though, so don't buy this if you're gonna carry it around your neck all day.I got Butler Creek flip open scope covers and it works great.The #21 and #47 cover fit perfectly. See the picture I uploaded.
We had this product long enough for the warranty to expire, which is about the same time it stopped working, except for the clock. We missed a lot of shows because this thing would randomly malfunction, sometimes working great, sometimes freezing up completely so that the only way to reset it was to unplug and start over. I've had good experience with Panasonic in the past, so this was an unpleasant surprise. Luckily, our credit card covered the purchase so now we can buy another product, from another company of course.This market is way too competitive for low quality mess like this. Don't waste your money.
My wife and I wanted an inexpensive boombox, that was portable and had good sound. This was our choice. It doesn't quite have the booming bass that other portable stereos have, but it does have bass boost, which helps and it has a stereo expander that is simply amazing.Also, when I was testing out boomboxes at a local stereo store, I noticed that many of the radios were unable to tune in a radio station on FM in the building. This stereo, with its digital tuning, had no such problem. The receiver works quite well.I would recommend this boombox to anyone...especially for the price.
Great headphones! Provide exactly the kind of stay-on grip needed for running, etc. Not good for anything where you're lying on your back, as the band cuts into your neck a bit. I bought these for running & using an elliptical, and they're awesome. Real bargain for the sound quality.
I would say that this backpack is very nice and safe for any laptop with a screen of around 17 inches, like my own Gateway p7805u. My laptop fit inside this backpack, with its sleeve on. It was a perfect fit and I would highly recommend this backpack for anyone who is really in need of a backpack for a 17 inch, lots of room for books/accessories, or both. However, the only reason I'm giving this backpack a 4 star rating and not a 5 is because of the fact that I do not really need the excessive amount of space that this backpack provides. It really is humongous! I think if Targus worked on the design a little more, they could have trimmed a few inches off every direction.
There is little to say except that it does what it was intended to do. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars, is that I wish it was cheaper.
No much to say it the Design is very nice and the performances are as promised!
These headphones are alright, but not worth the $16., The sound quality isn't that much different from the stock iPhone headset (NOTE: I'm not an audiophile). The cord has a knitted cloth exterior which frays easily against jacket zippers. The button doesn't work to answer calls. The R and L on the ear pieces are chromed over so they're hard to read under normal conditions and impossible to sort out in the dark.Also, the "Better Together" suggestion of buying the "Belkin Headphone Adapter for iPhone" with this product is pointless. You can't use them together. Separately, the adapter negates the need for the headphones.
This is my first scanner. It is a little bit slow as other reviewers mentioned. But is good enough for my purpose of just archiving receipts and other documents. My only minor complaint with this is if I'm scanning a crampled or folded doc, you might need to press down harder to get the a good scan on the text along the folded area. And after looking at the all purpose printer, fax and scanner, you just need to add a little bit more to get all in one.
This is one of those annoying extra items that you must buy to use the Jabra headset. I understand this "capability" permits using the same headset with various plug sizes...just buy the one adapter or adapters you need...the operative word being "buy." In addition to the cost though, you now have an additional connector and potential point of audible static or failure. In fairness and with curmudgeonly grumbling aside, it works well so far.
My children have had this toy for several years. My 3 year old pulls it out once in a while but neither really enjoy the toy. It just doesn't work very well. It's a nice concept but they can't get it to do what they want and when they do it is a bit slow to react. It does hold up well that's for sure. But for the room it takes up it's kind of a pain that the thing won't just fall apart already! All in all it's a good idea just doesn't work well enough to make it fun for the kids.
If you have a spare serial port, and a compatible calculator (TI-73, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-85, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, or TI-92 Plus) this is a nice thing to have.With this cable and the bundled software, you can backup your calculator, download updated ROMs, download games and applications you can find on the net, and amazingly, you can even capture screens from the calculator and save them as image files. I even imported a few into a word document. Teachers could probably get the most mileage out of the last feature.If you are interested in writing your own programs, the bundled software contains an editor to allow you to write and download your own programs.
This memory card is awesome. Has great capacity and accesses data fast
I don't need to write volumes about this product. But I will say it does exactly what I needed it to do, and I found it comfortable to wear. I specifically had in mind photographing wedding day activities, including working without an assistant and in more spread-out spaces when I decided to try this item. This belt strapped on comfortably over my dress pants (and belt) and allowed me to attach a couple of pouches for holding lenses, a flash and miscellaneous gear. Everything I needed that wasn't in hand was available on my person and easily accessible. A significant improvement over trying to use a "fanny" pack for holding lenses and such, or having to run over to a bag in a corner every time I needed to swap something out.The belt distributed the weight and did not bind, feeling comfortable even over my hip bones and dress belt. It held whatevr pouches I needed pouches securely. I'm very happy with this product!
I have 2 SMC wireless router, 22G and 54G. They were fine when I used them in a apartment. However, after I moved to a house. The signal is very bad. Besides, I have VOIP from sunrocket. The delay is very bad when I connect the VOIP router to the SMC router.After I bought this Linksys router, both of the problem went away. The signal is always excellent or good in the house. The VOIP is very stable.I would recommend this router if anyone is in the smiliar situation.
I have a small home/office with five computers, one laser printer, one inkjet, scanner and a fax (which doubles as a copier). With all of that equipment sharing one room, I was looking to make space with a multifunction device. I read reviews from a few sources and came to this Brother MFC-420cn. With all the features and low price I was sold. The footprint is very small, network interface was easy and the rest of the setup was a snap. I only kept the laser printer and got rid of everything else. I am very pleased and the unit functions very well in all categories, just what I expected. I would like to say that I am a bit confused by some other reviews. People complain about flimsy parts and quaility issues and describe this as not a high volume device. All of that may be true (I don't agree); but why would even be looking in this price range if you need the capabilites that are only available on higher end devices? In this price range, I was thrilled to get the functionality I need. If you want something better then save up your money and go get it. For now, this little device is everything I was looking for.
I bought a pack of these based on the high-ish review of them. When I received them, I realized that a lot of people don't have an idea of what a really GOOD screen protector should be like. Yes, these are adequate for minor abrasions and scuffs, however, they are much too thin and rigid to be good for a long period of time. As other reviewers have said, these scratch easily (more easily than your LCD would without them). While I was pressing out small bubbles with the edge of a coin, I noticed that it was leaving scratches on the protector. The screen protector from another company on my other camera is significantly thicker and feels more fluid than these ones. This made it easier to remove bubbles and while you could create a "scratch" in it by pressing your fingernail hard into it, the "scratch" would heal itself and be invisible about 30 seconds later. I have had this protector on the camera for almost two years now and it still looks as clear as the day I put it on even through moderate use. I have NO expectation that these screen protectors will last even 1/4th that long as look as good as they do at application.
I bought these to replace the earbuds that came with my iPod. The sound quality was rather poor. I ended up buying Koss PortaSound 2's instead which sound much better. I'm still looking for the good sound quality, comfortable, yet somewhat affordable earphones that are better for excercising, etc.
Stay away from this product. I'm returning mine ASAP. First of all, the USB connector has to be *fully* seated before it works at all. My silicone shuffle case has a thin layer on the USB end, enough to make it not activate the Transmitter. I removed the case to verify this and just pulling the connector out the barest fraction of a millimeter broke the connection. Given the choice of using this product (leaving the shuffle "naked") and keeping the case, I'll opt for keeping the case.Secondly, when it was connected, the sound quality was awful and the constant static waves made it unlistenable. I found several empty patches of airspace, so interference was not a factor. When not being annoyed by the static, the sound quality was very poor, sounding as if the speakers were stuffed with cotton.I have an older fm tranmitter that costed $14 that I bought 2 years ago that works better than this $50 POS. Avoid at all costs.
After reading reviews of many cameras here and elsewhere, I decided on the S3. I am totally thrilled with it, it is more than I expected. The video and sound are very clear. The macro is incredible you can shoot up to the edge of the lens and its sharp. The stabilized zoom is very impressive, I shot a kilim wall hanging across the room on telephoto, downloaded and zoomed in and could see crisp threads in perfect focus. I find the buttons in logical locations, and have used many of the special effects built in. The only 2 things I am a bit picky about the design is the LCD when out is in some conflict with the strap, and the ISO range,I would have liked a bit more expansive, But for the price,it is great.
This is great. It comes with so many straps you can hang it anywhere. And as a bonus it protects the player while moving it around.
This unit is so easy to use. I have my HD cable box, Apple TV and Bose System all hooked up through this one unit. Excellent and it sits under the Apple TV as it is the exact same size. Great product. Very quick shipping as well.
Seems good quality. Pulled 700' of (dual) coax through conduit with Gefen Ethernet-over-coax converter boxes which has been working fine for 9 months now. I chose this coax over cheaper coax for the solid copper center wire instead of copper-over-aluminum.Some notes on pulling coax through conduit:1) When running coax it's standard to run a second coax simultaneously. Saves lots of work if the first one dies or is damaged during installation.2) Running hundreds of feet of conduit is a big job. Use machinery to dig. Plan your route.3) Call the call-before-you-dig number! You want THEM to find the underground power line, phone, water, gas, etc.4) Use a fish tape, plenty of wire-pulling lube, a helper, big-enough or oversized conduit (there's a lump where you attach the fish-tape to the coax, especially if you fold double coax over), good duct tape to taper the lump so it won't catch and good-quality coax. Do a good job of attaching the coax to the fish tape.5) Aim conduit junctions all the same way, so when you pull the lump will slide on the tapers instead of catching on edges.6) Add junction boxes to allow pulling in limited-length segments (10' shorter than your fish tape) and limit conduit curves to 270 degrees per segment; 180 or 90 is better. Lots of friction at curves.7) Don't kink coax, it permanently damages it and reduces the signal quality. Plan to cut several feet off the pulled end when done pulling.
The picture was 10 times better than expected. The cord hooks up easily to your home movie projector and computer. You don't even need to screw it in. Great Cord
I have a Song CDRX700E 8x burner for my Dell notebook. About half of this Memorex spindle wound up in the garbage due to buffer underruns and garbled audio. I was convinced it was my burner or my computer that was causing the problem, but I when I switched to TDKs all my problems disappeared. Stay away from these CDs!!Also, the large bright purple logo on the disk shows right through the white CD labels--yet another reason to switch to the all-white TDKs.
I really love these..They are colorfull & close very snug but also easy to open. The clear case helps keep them all in one place & organized.
I ordered this item 2 weeks ago when it claimed to be in stock and shipping within 24 hours. Then I find it was not in stock and the ship date keeps growing farther into the future. I gave up and went to another online site that ships for free for 1 penny more. Hint: Gochnauer
Pros- Looks good and works well, very solid construction.- Ports spaced out well.- No annoying lights.- Self powered, but comes with AC. So far have not had to use it. Powers a few flash drives, keyboard, mouse, iPod w/o AC.Cons- Power brick is huge.- The aluminum casing could be better polished.- No rubber feet, the hub slides on the desk and may leave scratches.I'd prefer 4 ports on back and 3 on front, or at least 1 on top, but it will do.
Purchased this for $45 at the time vs paying my cable company $5 to rent the exact same one.This product crapped out on my after nine months, the company wont do a refund or exchange because it has been more than 30 days. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU PLAN ON USING IT FOR MORE THAN 9 MONTHS.
Been searching for a good headphone and found this thru all the review before purchased. Shipped very quick and come in perfect condition. I love the headphone and would recommmend for everyone who love real music sound.
I have been using this case for 8 months and totally love it! I use it on my Stiletto 2 actually, even though it's not indicated, because it looked tougher than any other case I could find. I also own the "official" armband case, made by sirius (see my in-depth review). I mention this because you can't use the Ruggedized case INSIDE the armband case.It is flexible rubber (like the bottom of tennis shoes) and it definitely has the most thickness of rubber on the market.Probably the only reason it isn't indicated for use on stiletto2 is that I had to cut a hole on the right side of the case, so I could turn it on and off without taking it out of the case. (Apparently, the power button on stiletto 10/100 was near the volume control on the left side.) I used the ruggedized case for two months before I cut out the holes, though, so therefore it DOESN'T REQUIRE MODFICATION TO FIT.Also a little bit of rubber-cutting was necessary to plug a mini-phono jack (the regular headphone jack) in while it's in the case. This doesn't affect charging with the 12v adapter without the car dock (I've not gotten around to installing my car kit, so I just plug in the cigarette lighter adapter plug into the bottom and a male-to-male mini-phono to the female mini-phono input of my Eclipse stereo. Not a lot of people do this, but if you have enough music saved on it, you don't need the live radio (for me, IMHO).You must remove this ruggedized case to dock in any dock (car or home). You wouldn't want it to fit, because if it did, the bottom wouldn't be protected when undocked with the case.For even greater protection, I also kept the unit in the ruggedized case in a third case, an Intec-brand Nintendo Gameboy Advance/DS Lite case with a plexiglass window on the front (to see if the unit's in the case). It would rattle around a little, if I didn't keep a 3/8" piece of foam behind the unit. That way it's pressed up against the plexiglass nice and tight: not breaking-the-lock tight, just compressing the foam a little. I'm sure any Nintendo DS case would work also. PSP cases may, but haven't tried.This is a great product and I'd recommend it to anyone! 5/5 Stars!I didn't take off points for having to modify it, since it's not offically designed and designated for use with Stiletto2. The bottom line is that it's the best case for Stiletto 10/100, AND Stiletto2 (whether it's designed for it or not!)
I bought this camera for my wife because she wanted a digital camera that would take professional quality pictures. The camera indeed takes professional quality pictures; the shutter speed is amazing, which was the other complaint my wife had about other digital cameras. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking to upgrade to a digital SLR camera. I think for the hobbyist the price and quality cannot be beat. The only drawback, which may not be a drawback for some people, is that you cannot use the LCD screen as a viewfinder. The LCD screen is strictly for configuring the settings for each picture, you have to use the regular viewfinder to take the picture. In and of itself this is not a bad thing, we were just not used to not using the LCD screen. I never saw that in the documentation when I was doing research on the cameras, but I would have bought this one irregardless. No other complaints.
The 64 MB MMC card from SanDisk seems to have file problem when I attempt to use this with Intel Personal Audio 3000 (MP3 player). Intel site states that problem is with memory card not with player. I have confirmed problem with all four cards I purchased. Would caution all buyers of this product until specific problem found and corrected.
the mp4 worked fine for like a week, but then the play button stopped working...
This is just a basic filter, and it does what it is supposed to do. It keeps dust off of your lens, and protects your lens against small accidents.The only issue with this lens is that if you are using it at night, lights will reflect off of the inside of the filter, causing small "ghost" reflections of the lights. Not a bad thing, actually it can be a little cool, but I can also see how it could get really annoying really fast.
I'm disappointed. After reading the reviews, I purchased this adapter for my Toshiba laptop. I had previously purchased a WNDR3300 router with the expectation that this adapter would extend the range of reception. My installed G wireless in the Toshiba would reach only if I left the door open to my office which is in an outbuilding 75 feet away from the router, not an option in freezing weather. I was hoping the N adapter would do the trick so I could take full advantage of the extended range of N technology.THE ADAPTER DID NOT FIT MY TOSHIBA A205 S4797 laptop.There was no response to customer service on the weekend, so I sent Netgear an email. Netgear did not respond to my email either. Needless to say, I wasted my money. Don't buy this if you own a Toshiba laptop.
Cables. So blah, but so necessary. These worked just like they were supposed to work. Connects my stereo to my amplifier. These are "analog" cables and most newer systems use "digital" connections which, BTW, are mush better and error free.
There are issues with most A2DP headsets, and this one has its share, but with the understanding that there is no perfect set, this one is pretty good.First, this is the only headset I've found with both A2DP *and* noise cancellation. That was the key factor for my purchase, and what lets me put up with the shortcomings. I walk to work in Manhattan and really appreciate the feature. It's not perfect, especially since the cans don't enclose your ear, but it's fine if you keep the cans centered over your ear. It doesn't eliminate noise by any means (which makes it safer to wear while walking), but it reduces the noise enough so that I can follow the podcasts I listen to even when a diesel truck drives by.Now for the shortcomings..I do hear some crackling as people mention when the noise cancellation first turns on, but it usually disappears as soon as music starts playing.The top of the headband has a hinge which clicks into place, but my big head stretches the band, and it starts folding while I wear it when walking. I can kinda bend the lip to keep it from folding for awhile, but it's a hassle.The USB plug is nonstandard (it's not microusb), so you need to use the wire that comes with it to charge it, and not lose it. This is a pain since I'd like another one for work and travel, and I already have a miniUSB plug at each location.The play/pause button and the volume/track button are on opposing sides of one rim, and it takes some practice to hold the rim to get enough leverage to push one button without pushing the one on the opposing side. You kinda have to use 3 fingers in a Y configuration, very unnatural.Changing tracks requires you to hold down the volume rocker for 3 seconds . This is difficult and awkward because of the aforementioned 3 finger thing. Also, depending on your software, you may not be able to go back a track, since the 3 second window will continually return you to the beginning of the current track, not the previous track.I got the i913, which is the same set as the i903, without the dongle and USB charger.Some have complained about the reception. This is a problem in general for bluetooth A2DP - it can't go thru your body well. It helps to have the player on a belt holster or a bag which is away from your body, or in a chest jacket pocket on the right side where the antenna is. If you leave the player on the desk, you'll see you can walk far away without losing signal.To the guy who lost reception in intersections: the same thing happens to me. It's because you're swiveling your head. Move the player closer to your head somehow. Or turn your hips with your head like you're skiing.I use this with Treo 650, pocket tunes and Softick Audio Gateway.
Just got the antenna on my Prius, its a little large and my kids got a good laugh, works great so far. The locals say I sound real good. A big improvement over the Lil Wil I replaced with this on the receive side as well. We will see how I do with the skip
I ordered the Bogen 785B tripod as a small, lightweight travel tripod, but it didn't quite meet my needs. The Ultra Maxi F tripod from Velbon is a much better fit. It is listed to support up to 5lbs, and works well with my Canon Digital Rebel XTi.My favorite feature of this tripod is the head. The Maxi F comes with a Pan & Tilt head (PHD-31Q) which is easy to use. The head is mounted on a split center column, the split is so that the tripod can be lowered to put the camera within 6 inches of the ground. This also allows the entire center column to be removed for easier packing, or to be flipped upside-down for straight-down shots. The best part, though, is that the Pan & Tilt head can be removed from the center column, and replaced with a ball head of your choosing that has a compatible mounting screw.
It was purchased as a gift for my grandson's first (used) truck. He installed it Xmas day and before he even replaced the old speakers, was thrilled with the new sound. It was a great bargain for a very reasonable price.
The bag is what you would expect. Works great with the other Domke bags.
I purchased this MP3 player cheap. It's a great deal. It has a voice recorder, good quality, large buttons, the EQ adjustment. There are only a few downsides to it.1. The parallel port connection. The downloads are a bit slow - maybe about 15 seconds for a normal song. Plus, you may have your printer hooked up to the parallel port. 2. On my songs, the lengths of the songs show up completely wrong. Some songs are reported to be &quot;00:00&quot; long, some are about &quot;15 minutes long.&quot; But the playback is correct. 3. They need a backlight for the LCD display.Overall, the player is great and cheaper than most. If you're not too picky, go ahead and get it. You won't regret it.
It records but doesn't playback video with audio on your Pocket PC (you have to play it back by transfering it to your big PC), though you have to read the manual very carefully to find that out.It claims to record video at 30 per sec. but it's more like 8-10 frames, and I have a 400 processor.
Poor in antiskip, hit a little bump and it skips. The sound quality is not as good as the alpine model.
this cable is no capable of doing what it's suppose to do, so don't waste your money on it. You will not be able to watch HD movies nor HD tv using this cable is not good enough to connect anything to a HDTV, it sucks.
Yeah, I said it. These sound an awful lot like the Koss PortaPro, for about a sixth of the price (and the PortaPro is cheap as it is!). I've A-B'ed them, and the bass is *almost* on par. Seriously. The big difference in sound signature lies in the mids. I think these have more pronounced mids. They seem a smidge more fatiguing to listen to in general, but nowhere near enough to be concerned.Fit might be objectionable for some--they're super-light, but the drivers are actually tilted *backward* slightly, such that the clamping force of the phones presses only against the area in *front* of your ear--not really *on* the ear itself. The drivers definitely rest over your ear, but the "on-ear" pressure is negligible. The only pressure at all is closer to your temples. Personally, I love this design, because it shifts any pressure to a nice, flat bony area (at least on my head), rather than into my ear cartilage. But I could see some finding the fit to be strange.So no, they don't fold flat like the Coby CV185, or clip into a cool ball like a PortaPro, and no, they're not quite as comfortable as a KTX1Pro, but then, what is? (I have a very tall head, and I think the KTX1s are just about the most comfortable set of cans under $100, but that's just me.) These cans' back-to-basics design is outright refreshing. So, of the three (the Coby, the PortaPro, and the KTX1Pro), I have to give these the nod for street wear.Oh, and did ya notice that they're RIDICULOUSLY cheap? For the price of a swanky cup of coffee, there's not much to lose. If you really have money to burn, try the RP-HT46(?), which is the same as these, only there's a volume control (I think), and they FOLD! But if you're just skatin' on the seriously cheap, yeah, these are them.
I purchased this rack for my living room 2 channel stereo, I had no other option for deploying my equipment.I'm glad I found this rack. I am still populating the rack in my LR before putting it into place next to the TV.Assembly is required, a 1 person job.Pros:*Sturdy construction*Attractive appearance (as far as racks go)*Reasonable price*Casters allow easy installation and maintenance*Fast delivery with Amazon Prime*M6 Cage Nuts and bolts included, enough for 7 or 8 rack shelves.Cons:*Directions are worthless, if you have ever picked up a wrench no big deal.*The screws that are provided for attaching the casters are IMHO woefully inadequate, so I ended up using 20 of the cage bolts to attach the 4 casters and the interior frame. I had to drill out the holes to accommodate the 6 mm bolts and buy additional self gripping nuts at the hardware store, exact same ones that are provided with the system. The casters are definitely staying attached to the rack now.*As mentioned by others the packaging on the rack is ineffective, no damage but the box was torn and the bag of nuts and bolts had torn and spilled into the box.*Someone mentioned finding locking casters at the Hardware store, I could find non that fit the hole patter so the stock casters are installed. Startech should provide two locking casters with each system with big levers that are easy to operate.*The 6mm cage bolts that Startech provides with the rack have Allen head sockets and work great with the provided wrench. Inexplicably, they don't sell Allen button head bolts that match, only Phillips button heads. So you can not match the bolts with the superior Allen button heads.Recommendation:For what you get, the purchase of this rack is a total no brainer. If Startech addressed some of the issues noted above they would have a world beater. I will be purchasing one more of these next month for my surround system.
It works as it promised,First off when you use Control outlet make sure toconnect Device(Computer,Receiver,TV)that use at least use over 1 Amp or 100 Watts of power to work properly,otherwise it will not control any Device connected to Switch outlet..example if you connect Cable,Dvr,DVD Player in the Control outlet it will not work because those Device does not draw much Electricity to activate Switch Outlet.Then the Design is sucks compare to Apc,Belkin,other products and Adjustment Nob is hard to adjust..u need a Philip Screw Driver,Coin etcand it only has 2875 Total Joule protection as well as does not have AVR(Aotomatic Voltage Regulator)...
I bought two pair of these based on the reviews and I was not disappointed! These are the best earbuds I've ever owned. They are very comfortable, the sound is rich and the separation is great. Well worth the price!
We have used this popper 3-5 times a week for the past three years. Obviously, with that much use, it doesn't look perfect. But it still pops just as well as it did when we first got it. We change the power cup out after about 5-7 batches. The popper cleans nicely although we never put it in the dishwasher. We use mostly yellow kernels and most do pop. If we add light butter, it doesn't go in until after the popcorn is dumped into a separate bowl. Overall, this popper is a nice healthy alternative for popcorn lovers.
I've owned mine for maybe three months. Twice it's become corrupted and lost the data I had stored there. It's going into the garbage.
This player is so light years behind the iPod it is laughable. Sad really because Microsft has said it will go broke trying to make this player go top MP3 player. It says it will lose money for years on it. It has hopes on beating out iPods but the problem is the internal structure of the iPod is just light years ahead of it and MS has little to no chance to catch up with this one.Using the Zune for the first time, my recollections are this;-Its way to heavy. Considerably heavier than the heaviest iPod.-Battery life is abysmal, absolutely terrible when WiFi is enabled.-Sharing songs is more bugged than useful. It takes a full 15 minutes to send the song and by the time youve transfered it, the batteries are 3/4s gone.-Marketplace uses points instead of dollars. In a VERY MS move it is trying here to disguise the fact that youre spending money. Instead of telling you that a song is 1.99 it tells you how many "points" you need. Very sneaky and very Microsoft.-MEnus within the player are buggy and very sluggish. Things move in a jerky motion and nothing is fluid about the navigation.-this player is just not even an average player in a market that has been dominated by the iPod. The iPod has done so by listening to what people want in their MP3 player. Didnt someone tell Microsoft that the iPod maker Apple has a bit of information on what to do and what NOT to do in a MP3 player?! Im guessing not.
Never used it so can't rate. I just have to assume it is worth it. Right now, I wished I hadn't wasted my money, but if I need it, it is probably worth it.
I love that I can store my DVDs in a durable case. The case makes organizes discs easy. I would purchase more if needed!
Pretty utilitarian but I have no complaints. Does what it is supposed to do: cool your note/netbooks efficiently. Buy it.
I bought this camera about two weeks before leaving for a vacation in Europe. I wanted to take digital photos (my husband, who did not accompany me, wanted the high-quality video and didn't want two cameras).It is so easy to use you hardly need the manual. I was thrilled to have the video so I could narrate the tour through my very strange hotel in Brighton, and capture the crowd's frenzy during the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. While I could not view my video on European TVs, I could watch it on the sparkling color panel.You can take stills on a memory stick (adapter and memory stick optional -- mine was 32MB and was enough for more than 170 photos), onto the tape, or capture a still image from the video playback. Best of all, you can preview what your picture will look like and capture it or not. Later, in your room, you can selectively delete any photos that don't look good.Optical zoom is fabulous (the equivalent of 50mm to 210mm on a 35mm camera). Use a tripod for steadiness on the longest zoom. Don't bother with any of the digital doo-dads -- your pictures will be so wonderful you won't need them.The stills are only 640 x 480, so a digital still camera might be a better choice for high res photos. This camera also doesn't see that well in the dark, though you can get a video light for it.Bottom line is you will get fabulous video and beautiful stills in an easy to use package.
I just returned this case due to the fact that the picture seems to show, and another review comments on the metal clips on the shoulder strap. Well, they are not they are cheap plastic. This case is perfect if you are looking for a dust cover that you can carry your laptop in but is not very much protection.
I like the product I guess. I lost a hard drive, so when I reinstalled a new one, I bought this to have as a backup of the hard drive. The only thing I don't like is that I have to plug this directly into the USB port, no extensions...that means that I have to make a extra effort to run this only by itself...that means I don't run the copy as often...but I bought another backup system as well, so I'm covered.
Awesome printer! I purchased this printer after going through TWO costly HP printers. One of them(new) crashed while printing out a thesis that was due that day, I picked up this printer because it was cheap and I had to get the printing done immediately. I was ASTOUNDED at the great quality of both this product and its printing. It will print circles around all of the HP printers and all other brands I have tried. If you need an indefatiguible, faithful printer, THIS IS IT! Like craftsman tools from sears it is built well and preforms.
I purchased this as a gift. It is exactly what I thought it would be.
the overall apperance is good and the keys feel firm (not cheap as i feared) the mouse lights up also wich my daughter really liked. i would recomend this keyboard.the cons are the mouse is a little small (great for a teenager) and it is shipped without an adapter so you will need 2 free usb ports.
I this camcorder on October 27, 2005 from Circuit City. I asked the salesperson if he could hook power up to the display so I could see how it looks, but he said he was unable to do this. If I had been able to see this camcorder working in the store - I WOULD NOT HAVE WASTED MY MONEY ON IT.I have a VHS-C camcorder and was hoping to be upgrading to Digital. I opened it up yesterday and tested it out. Outdoors the quality was OK, but definately not better than my VHS-C camcorder. Indoors with lights on and with and without the onboard light the quality is that of a webcam or a VHS copy of a copy - the quality is not at all what I expected. Because I videotape mainly indoors, this camera is worthless to me. I expected a good quality digital recording something at least equivalent to my VHS-C, if not better.Because I live about 80 miles away from the nearest Circuit City, I called the store first to find out how to return the camcorder. I was informed that if I did not exchange it for something for more money that I would be paying 15% restocking fee.I am so, so disappointed that Circuit City sold me a piece of garbage for $442 (it was on sale plus I had a $40 coupon). I am upset that I was not able to see the camcorder first and then when I called the store I was told to refer to the back of my receipt for the 15% restock information.I have shopped at Circuit City before and have not had a problem - maybe only because I have not had to return anything. I will not do business with Circuit CIty again as this is totally unreasonable. They are selling a high-priced, low-quality camcorder that you will not allow customers to see powered on at the store and then when they get it home to find out how terrible the quality is they are penalized by restocking fees as well.
I did a lot of research befor buying this product. I liked the price,and the reviews were good on this one,so I decieded on it. I bought it for my 5 yr old and we love it. The picture quality is good,the sound is good,overall great product,especially for the price.
Like a lot of people these days, I need to xfer files from a windows machine at work, to another one at work, to my home macintosh, and back again. Not only is this thumbdrive important for basic file sharing/backups, but if you're caught in the rain (or like me forget to take it out of your pockets when you do the laundry), it'll still work!
I plugged this cable into 2 different external Hard Drives, on 3 seperate computers, but the computer never recognized my drive. The cable seemed loose fitting.
I had previously owned a Philips GOGear HDD6330 30GB mp3 player and had many many problems. Mostly with syncing the songs onto the device and also some with proper playback. The interface was also not as nice nor responsive as the iPod. So I returned the Philips and got the 80GB iPod. It has not let me down once. It sounds great, the battery lasts for days (4-6 hours a day use). itunes is very easy to use and seems to almost know what you need to do before you do. podcasts are neat and free, you can download tons of videos from google video, you can put pictures on it, no problems finding accessories. It is really just night and day vs. the current windows based offerings. I have about 6,500 songs, 50 videos, 200 photos, and all of my outlook contacts on my iPod and it is only about half full. Not to mention the games that come with it. If you don't mind spending a little more for quality, this is the way to go, it just works.My wife also has the 30GB white version and loves it. it does have a lot less space and shorter battery life than the 80 GB, but it is about 1/2 the thickness and still has all of the other features that make iPods so great. We also both sync using the same itunes without any problems (turn off auto syncing to do this and drag songs etc to device.) This was not the case when we both were using Philips GoGears and Windows Media Player. Everyone else that I know that owns an iPod has never said anything bad about them, Apple really has a winner here, it would take a lot of convincing to ever switch me back over to windows based mp3 systems.
I used this to power a pair of outdoor Bose speakers on my back deck and it works well. Runs cool; I have the AudioSource Amp installed in a closed kitchen cabinet with no heat problems.My music source is an Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes (M9470LL/A) connected to the amp through an headphone jack splitter. All my music is stored on an XP PC in iTunes and streamed wirelessly to the Air Tunes box. I have the AirPort Express sound jack connected to two amplifier inputs; 1-a cheap $16 powered PC speaker set (has subwoofer) for listening in the kitchen (sounds great!), and 2 - this AudioSource amplifier. Music quality is good through the AudioSource Amp. I wish it had a bass boost but I think that is a problem with my Bose speakers.A great value.
OK, for $25 it's as good as they get. The case is made very well with plenty of room to slide the drive into the case without crimping the cables. The supplied cords are of good sturdy quality. The installation was a no brainer....straight forward with no need to read the instructions.The WD 80gb IDE drive was instantly recognized by XP, Vista 64 and Windows 7 64 beta. The drive ran pefectly through 8 gig file transfers on each operating system.....Windows 7 was faster than XP and far faster than Vista.I did not notice any extreme heat buildup during my two hour testing session. I really expected this to be a problem with a case that didn't have a forced air cooling system, but nope....no heat problems. I'm not saying a fan wouldn't be a nice addition, but for $25 I didn't expect one so I can't complain.One small quam...the supplied screwdriver was a bit too tiny for my jumbo extra beefy hands. I couldn't get a good grip on the little guy to supply enough man torque to tighten everything up just right. I solved that with a trip to the garage and all was right with the world once again. I didn't deduct any points for this since the screwdriver supplied was a gimme and was not expected anyway.The perfect drive enclosure for everyone....I think not; but for home use backing up important documents and photos you would be hard pressed to find a better substitute.
Just an update: Many people have written in complaining that the cover for the Visor must be &quot;set down somewhere&quot; when it's off the unit and thus tends to get lost. People...the cover snaps onto the back of the unit when you take it off the front, thus keeping it from getting lost. Since many people use cases and wallet-like holders for their Visors anyway, the cover might be considered by many to be an unneeded accessory in the first place. Secondly, you get what you pay for. It's amusing that people rate this product with a low score because it doesn't match up to counterparts costing hundreds of dollars more. With this basic Visor, you get quite a bit of bang for the buck, which has made it a very wise purchase for someone like me. Sure I'd love color and more memory and a cooler case and all that, but those are bells and whistles. For the money, this product is right on target-a fully functional and reliable PDA.
I bought this for my husband because he travels a lot and takes his guitar with when he does. This way he can practice at the level he does when he is at home without a bulky piece of equipment. This is about the size of an ipod. He loves it and says it works great!The retailer I bought it from on Amazon was great as well. Shipped fast, even during the busy holiday season.
I've owned these for a few years, and also use two sets of DJ cans and a set of studio monitor speakers.They ship with a variety of in-ear pieces (a "fitment kit"), none of which are as good as the black foam earpieces sold as replacements for a higher-end model (but which also fit the E3c perfectly). I switched to the black foams after I wore out or lost various pieces that came with these, and immediately found them better sounding AND more comfortable.Although this is a 3-star review, I should make clear that these are *excellent* sounding earbuds. The bass can be a little thin (especially if, like me, you're into bass-heavy music styles) but when test-listening a production this can be a valuable feature.Sound isolation is also pretty good. Nowhere near as good as some active noise cancelling cans, but an improvement over the crying child on the plane.My complaints are two: ergonomics and value.Ergos: The cord for these is way, way too long. You might not think that could possibly be a big deal, but trust me. If you buy these, within a week you'll be muttering "what the heck were they thinking?" And should you have the audacity to try to use Shure's accessory for turning these into a useful iPhone headset, your cord-length hassle will only get worse. Your pocket will be like a clown car filled with Shure headphone cord.Value: Speaking as someone who has spent borderline-irresponsible amounts of money on audio gear, I have to say these are NOT worth the cost of admission. They were released back when your choices for in-ear headphones were relatively few, and (in particular) when none of Apple's iPod buds had any kind of seal to them. I have no doubt that Shure had a legitimate technological advantage or investment that lead them to start charging what decided to (for these and other earbuds in the Shure family) but at this point you're paying for a Ferrari and getting a VW GTI.Get some $75 earbuds and take your wife to a nice dinner (or two) instead.
I use this for our home theater so we can control computer from another room. Works great!
I'd be happy even if I'd paid way more - but what an incredible deal - great sound, comfort, durability!
Overall these headphones do a great job keeping external noise out (I was vacuuming and couldn't hear it running), but the sound quality is really poor for the price. Bass is non-existent.
My Pentax broke and I needed one for my trip to Utah. I was fortunate enough to find this one! It arrived promptly and was able to take great pics on my trip. Camera in exccellent condition. A+++++++
I love these earphones. They are the most comfortable I have every used. They have great sound and I am on my second pair. (I used them for 2 years) I will be a little more gentle on this pair, but I bought a third pair just in case they quit making this style. You will not regret buying these. the fit and hang on the ear in such a way that they won't fall off with movement.
Excellent deal and a great product as advertised. Very sturdy material and lots of pockets and zippers to hid things in.
I am extremely pleased with this item. I bought this remote to use with my IPod nano. I installed a speaker set for my Harley Road King and wanted a remote for the ipod. I seen someone use this remote on YouTube and loved it. My Ipod is stored in my saddle bag which is fiberglass and this remote has no problem operating right through it, even about 50+ feet away. I attached the remote to my 16 inch ape hanger handle bars and is very sturdy even going 60 miles an hour down the highway. I just have to make sure the velcro strap is tight. And when the bike is parked, I just take the remote off the cradle, put it in my pocket and go. I recommend this remote to anyone whether it's a car or motorcycle. You'll be pleased with it too. Oh, and some places sell this for more than $75, I paid less at Amazon.
Having tried and been disappointed by two other non-AC powered USB hubs, I finally bought something that works great. Easy to plug into, easy to start up, and has worked flawlessly. Fits flat on the desk out of the way, and always runs cool. AC powered is the way to go!
No problems with the 2GB stick, ordered 10 for my work and they work as promised. Not a bad deal for $8 a piece. I was looking for something smaller and its quite hard to find 2GB's anymore so this was a good deal.
good unit as a multi region dvd player, however is only for 120V power and needs external transformer.
Great cables for a good price. Very happy with purchase. Always nice to find some cheaper cable options that do a great job without all the expense of the more popular brands.
The HP iPaq hx4705 (and its 4700 cousin, which is identical except for a slightly different bundling) is clearly a corporate Pocket PC. It packs a powerful processor and loads of RAM. The 4" VGA screen makes surfing the web and using Excel practical, compared to old Pocket PC's 3.5" quad-VGA screens. The hx4705 includes both wi-fi and Bluetooth, but neither of which works well: frequent dropped connections and (in the case of BT) difficulty of establishing partnerships make wireless a chore rather than productivity booster on this Pocket PC.The biggest cons on the hx4705 are:1) Homely styling. This is clearly not a cute toy or iPod-fashion. It's actually more than just plain; it's pretty ugly.2) It's big and heavy.3) The screen is washed out outdoors. Indoors it looks great, but I have a hard time with the VGA resolution outdoors.4) Poor battery life, esp. if you leave wifi or BT on.5) It's too expensive. Well since it's designed for the corporate office, it just has to be expensive since its designers wanted to include everything including the electronic equivalent of a kitchen sink.The value of the 4705 is further diminished by HP's poor customer support. It's next to impossible to find someone who can help you. Accessories are alawys out of stock and way over-priced, too. This is definitely NOT a consumer-oriented company.Should you get the hx4705? If you are a consumer, forget about it. This is way over-equipped and you won't use 90% of the features (or they are too hard to learn anyway). I'm not even sure if corporate power users need something so fancy. On the other hand, if you drool over VGA and wireless, and have the deep pocket, this could be a versatile (if ugly) toy for you.
Good little MP3 player. The ability to change batteries rather than charge them is great, especially when traveling.
received this tv yesterday and it only wants to power-on some of the time. I think there is something wrong with the power supply. I called toshiba directly and they said that they have been having all kinds of problems with their lcd's. I called Amazon and they are sending a replacement tv. When the tv does turn on the picture quality is very clear. But I am extremely upset that it doesn't want to turn on whenever I want to watch tv. I was wary of buying a tv from an online store and now I know that I will never do that ever again. If you don't care about waiting for shipping or possibly having to return a tv then buy this online because it is much cheaper. I suggest you shell out the extra $100-200 bucks and buy it from your local electronics store because it is easier to return items there that have any problems.
I am one of a team of 6 disaster search dog handlers that use the radios during training. We have found that the radios are very sturdy and reliable. Our job exposes these radios to concrete dust, dirt, mud, rain and various forms of shock from dropping them to banging them on the narrow tunnels we crawl through. We find the VOX feature on the 250 very useful when used with the VOX inline mic and ear buddy, because we usually have our hands full with the dog and uncovering people who are buried. Although the team owns many of these radios, I have just ordered one for my personal use. I am sure that we will carry the 250's into real searches and they will be a valuable tool for our communication.
I am delighted with the purchase of this Nikon binocular. The image is brilliant without distortion, colors are true, adjustments are easy, and the field of view is excellent. This was an amazing bargain!
This MP3 player you get a good device at a very affordable price. Easy to setup, use and maintain. Don't expect it, however, to last years. This is my second one and the past one lasted 1 1/2-2 years. But overall, a great cost efficient device to enjoy your music everywhere.
Excellent outputs, user friendly. Even my 4-year old can produce professional quality shots with this camera. The only drawback is the inability to frame with the LCD view window. But overall it's an excellent camera for the price!
I was reluctant to get this DVD player because I have had a Samsung DVD player in the past with problems, but the DVI connection won me over. The picture quality is great...significantly better than a regular progressive scan connection. The player itself is really good-looking with a shiny metallic front. The problem is on the inside. I have had a Toshiba DVD player for about 3 years now, before I upgraded. I could insert a DVD that was completely scratched up and it would reproduce a perfect picture w/o any glitches. NOT this Samsung. Just like the previous Samsung DVD player I owned, this one is glitchy. I played a brand new disc and it froze up on me right in the middle of the movie. Forget the ratty scratched up disks it will spit it out. I wanted to see the Phantom Menace in all it's digital glory....nope, the DVD player's laser was searching for data before it finally gave up. I checked to see if the disk was dirty, it was clean as the day I got it. I am completely disappointed with the player. I really thought the company had turned around and started to make quality products. Sure they look nicer, but it's the inside that counts.
This little USB drive is pretty typical, but it comes in handy. The reason I am so excited about it is I just sent it through the wash, complete cycle, then through the dryer, because I left it in my pants pocket. I remembered maybe 4 or 5 hours after the laundry was done, and I immediately groaned and found it right where I had left it, right in the pocket. I decided to try it to see how bad the damage was, and plugged it into my computer. I waited and then, all of a sudden, the little light lit up and I checked the drive. I did not lose any data! It still had full capacity! It was completely functioning! I tested the data transfer, and it still works. It was as if I had left it sitting on the desk rather than subjecting it to the terrors of the laundry. I was sufficiently amazed.
This is a brand new unit and one of the few print servers that will support All-in-one type devices. It works well except that every few days it hangs up and need to be powered off. I suppose Linksys will come out with a firmware upgrade to fix this.
I bought one of these about a year ago (and four more just recently) for use as a read-only drive to carry virus removal tools. In my business jump drive files are almost always at risk from deletion (mostly from anti-virus tools, rather than viruses, believe it or not.) also viruses like to piggyback on the drive back to my other computers, so a read-only drive is a MUST HAVE. this drive works great and is durable enough for the job. If I had to give it one con, it would have to be that it's rather wide, and won't fit in some of the smaller USB openings.
Originally I ordered the wrong Actiontec model for my purposes. Telephone support was easy to reach and quick to supply info to return wrong model and order the correct model
This sub is really powerful. wow. Like 500 watts just in the sub. Its also very clear in its bass, not sloppy bass. Really good for dubstep.
Using my 13 inch Mac Pro. It is very sturdy and well built. Nice padding to not scratch it. Stylish. Definitely worth the investment to save your neck, back, eyes and everything else this thing helps with..
I boought this yesterday, its great. It uses batteries to make it portable or you can plug it in. You can even hook up a video game console up to this little thing. It's in color and has a great picture. I highly reccomend buying it.
I bought these for a friend and they did not solve his problem , but I do not blame these noise suppressors as I do not believe that his problem is related to anything that these help with! They are extremely dirt cheap-(not quality, but price)! They shipped out very fast! Well worth your time should you need these! 5 stars rating for the company as they were very good to deal with! Quality made product!Thanks!!!
If you need to edit video tape or just copy it to a medium such as VHS tape, get this. It is not only easy to use, the quality of your finished product is fabulous. I love it.
Its a good product overall, easy plugnplay, a very clear mic and long cord (around 7.5 ft)Problems: The design tends to pinch the ears, especially if you wear glasses like me. Moving the glasses ups helps slightly, but using these things for long periods of times caused me discomfort, as the leather that surrounds the speakers are fairly hard. I'd avoid this altogether if you have ears that stick out.I've noticed also that there are some problems with audio. My right speaker started experiencing problems about 2 months after I purchased them. Worked only when I jiggled the cord, so I popped it open and noticed the casing pinches the wires and is frail when the cord is twisted.
This is the top-of-the-line recorder and I was a little disappointed.Pros:sufficient recording time (havent tested that).Cons:1. I am very surprised that they forgot to add a DC-in jack, which means you must always use AAA batteries even when near a power supply! A DC-input jack is a given on all electronic items!!2. avg. recording quality. Mono recording with some echo when recording lectures.3. One of the adverts clearly said transfer to/from PC. I was surprised to find the manual says otherwise. You cannot upload from PC to recorder. Was it too difficult to implement?
I had read some great reviews of this camera (on amazon)before I bought it, but now I see why the rating has changed from a 5star to a 3star. The lite touch seemed like an attractive feature, but its a pain. Its fine if you dont need to use the flash, but most of the time you have to keep clicking and watching an internal light go from green to red green to red. If you press for too long, you cant take the photo - if you dont press long enough, the photo opp. is gone (this has happened to me MANY times. Save the... dollars and go with a pentax.
I bought this for my Canon Powershot S5 IS and it is definitely too small. I gave it to my mom and she uses it with her Powershot A640. She seems to like it, especially with all the little pockets to put batteries, memory cards, etc.
The processor (1.33 GHz) is plenty fast enough for this computer. The 256 ram is a good amount to begin with. The video card allows for changing it between 16, 32, and 64 MB or ram, which is a nice feature if you plan on watching movies or just typing up some work. The screen is nice and clear and a nice size (14.1&quot;). I really like the DVD/CD Writer combo allowing for movie viewing and saving work to a universal media (CD's). Really a great deal for the money.
I selected this sytem based on the reviews, the wireless capabilities and the price. Since receiving it I am pretty happy with it. The sound is good and despite some of the other reviews it was pretty quick and easy to set up. There are a couple things I think everyone should know about this system before purchasing though. The wireless sytem is not really wireless. The rear speakers work off of a receiver that they are wired to. So basically you do not have a wire going from the main unit to the rear of the room but you will have wires going from the receiver unit to your speakers. Also, when this system is turned on it does indeed affect my wireless internet signal. In order to use my computer on the internet I have to turn this sytem off. All in all I think it's pretty good though.
Recieved as a present from my wife, poor girl got sold on this thing at Circuit City. Anyway, it was alright...pretty average transmitter. The thing broke immediately after it's 3 month warranty expired. I contacted DLO's customer service and they were rude as heck. I understand the thing is off of warranty but they were no help at all, wouldn't even offer to fix it if I covered the costs. So basically I have a useless piece of plastic and electronics. I bought a Monster iCarPlay and have loved it. It's put together much better, better sound, no annoying little issues, and a more reputable company. Don't spend your hard earned money on DLO...get something that will last.
great sound quality. great accessory options and amazing user interface. overall the best mobile media unit i have ever owned/used.
I bought these on DEEP discount and, for the money, they are very clean sounding cable (without being dry) between by DAC and Creek Audio Evo 2 integrated. I wish I'd bought more at the time, cause now they're twice as expensive.
I really take care of my things believe me but it was not enough because like 6 months later to own it the mic got broke and like 2 months later the left side got broke too, i am a gamer and really hate to waste my money on a headset that just work fine for 6 months
Well i hold nothing against amazon.com because they are wonderful, but this camera was a waste of time. I recive it and its make of thin plastic which could easily break if dropped. Then when i switch on the product all seems well until i tried to take a picture, and nothing happend. I then tired to switch modes only to learn that it is frozen. I consulted the booklet, buy my camera decided to do its on thing rather then its inteded procedure. Well needless to say i returned it and we refuneded promptly.
I have a Garmin C320, and I'm sure most C320 owners already know that the suction cup mount can be a bit useless.This kit is actually built up from various Ram mount components (pretty good quality). It was relatively easy to put together, and is composed of 3 subcomponents: the vent clip assembly(which has an adjustable ball joint), the ball-joint-to-clip assembly, and the C320-device-to-ball-joint assembly. Putting these 3 together took about 2 minutes and the result is a vent mount for your C320. Thanks to the two separate ball joints, the device has a very high degree of movement.Now for the bad: Since the C320 device clip is OEM, it lacks the electrical mating point that allows you to use a charger when this thing is in its mount. If the device is fully charged, you're a-ok. If its not, it could be problematic.Here is what I did (try at your own risk, you will void your warranty and possibly break your original mount as well as the OEM one): Remove the original ball-joint-mate assembly from the original Garmin mount (so whats left is the device clip and the ball joint mounted to it), shave about 3mm off each side of the Ram mount ball-joint-mate assembly so it can mate with the Garmin ball... and then put these together! Now, you get the OEM device clip with charge assembly, the Ram ball-joint-mate assembly, and the vent clip assembly.With this modification you lose a bit of the freedom of movement the original ball joint or the original Ram mount provided... but you get full-charge capability.
The camera and one extra tape fit PERFECTLY in this case. AND the strap is nice and long so you can carry it across your body if you want.
Cons:Comes rolled up in a small box. Likes to stayed rolled up, too. Had to lay it out and place heavy objects on it to straighten it out.Not the easiest stuff to work with; adhesive isn't very strong, if you accidentally allow it to touch something it will be very weakened once you peel it away from whatever you didn't want it attached to. Channel doesn't stay closed well either, due to the weak adhesive.Hard to get straight on wall, final channel flap hard to get flat (the flap you fold over to close the channel) - looks wavy.No easy means for corners, tees, or wye intersections. this may be the worst part - every intersection I have looks horribleChannel volume is very limited. Very.Pros:Decent price for productWould do well for straight runs onlyWould to well for 1-2 SMALL wiresStory:Used in home theater system install in my apartment. Ran wires from units, up to a mounted TV, front, and center speakers; across a fireplace to a subwoofer, and to the back of the room to 4 surround speakers. Product was not ideal for this application. Too many intersections, thick cables/wires, number of wires. Had to double up in many areas (looks horrible, by the way... hard to get these things straight). These things are meant to hold just a few wires, so I certainly over did some of these channels.Overall: 5/10 (3/5) -> not sure why "sound" quality rating is provided... doesn't apply here.
Worked as advertised. What more can you say about an adapter? What more can you say about an adapter? What more can you say about an adapter?
got this about 6 mo. ago to expand my direct tv hd recorder. plug and play. no tricks or software needed , included the esata cable needed too. quiet drive that runs cool. has a very bright blue light that may bother you in dark room, easy fix with a bit of tape. tripled my storage space. I have 20+ hd movies and some other shows on it and it is showng 68% free still. easy to go back to internal drive too, all shows were still there and season pass mrg. was intact. would recommend to anyone wanting to get more storage for hd without any hassle's! shipped well packed too.
I can use this to crimp the ends of my Ethernet cables, but also to strip and cut wires. It is durable, and easy to grip.
This is a great idea for BMW E66. I am loving having a power source in my glove box now that I didnt have before. I can now hide wires.
This product does what it is supposed to. It works flawlessly. I give 4 star because the bright red LED light way too strong for my eyes but it functions perfectly.
I'm done with trying to find a good radio adapter for my ipod, none of them work! This one was especially horrible, I could only hear the fuzzy bass. No words, no guitar, nothing! I wish they'd make them like they used to...
It was not too expensive was fast arrival and gave me more memory to hold me over rather than getting a new computer.
I love this! I wish I would have bought it sooner. It folds up nicely and holds my ipad very securely.
Excellent quality & it fit my Ipod perfectly. My recommendation is: a BUY.
I bought this monitor about 2 years ago for my home use. The clarity and graphics are great, and it really helps with eye strain. I recently tried using a CRT monitor after this and the difference is immediately noticeable, I couldn't stare at the old monitor for longer than 5 minutes. The design is also sleek and simple, and the unit feels sturdier than the SE197 i have at work. The stand is not height or swivel adjustable, but you can look on any website for a new mounting stand. I picked up a pair of OEM Dells for $30 so if you buy this and decide later you want these adjustments, Dell makes it SUPER easy to do. It only requires pushing a button on back and lifting it up. Very good monitor and since it's not widescreen, you can get a good price. Would definitely recommend.
I don't get how this got any bad reviews, it's an Ethernet cable in abag, works great.
a nicely built product, the only thing is the knob will slide now, so you have to apply extra force to actually the gain.
I bought 2 decks a few days ago. One of them was defective, I could not get it to open the DVD player. I opened it by inserting a wire in the small hole under the DVD slot as suggested in the operating manual, but then it would not close by itself. I had to force it to close. Then of course it would not open either via the remote control or the controls on the deck. I believe that this is some kind of reconditioned machine some dealer passing it as brand new.The second one works fine, but it does not have the one touch DVD - VCR copy feature. Also you can play only the DVD or VCR at any given time. Both these features were available on my Go Video combo deck I owned before, and also Sony combo deck. Even when it comes to the price, I found that our local Best Buy store is selling the item (regular price) even cheaper than Amazon.I am sending both units back because one of them is defective, and also they do not have the features I would like.
This is the cheapest hub that I could find to expand the ethernet in my house. It is a great way to expand your broadband connection inside of a home office or room that has multiple computers that need internet access.Just hook up your broadband connection to the back, connect up to 5 computers, plug the hub in, and youre set.(note: this doesn't function as a router, so if you hook up your dsl modem directly i don't know if you'll be able to log in to your service. you would be best off getting a broadband router and expanding on the existing internet connected lan with this hub)
Verbatim 95311 8.5 GB 8x-10x Double Layer Recordable Disc DVD+R DL is a great dual layer disc for all needs.,...
This camera in wonderful no problems at all excellent quality pictures. Easy to use.I love it.
Overall, I like my Zen MicroPhoto a lot. I bought it because it was A) Cheaper than Ipods B)Had an FM Tuner and C) had 8 GBs of space. There are a lot of problems with it though.To start off with, the product description on Amazon is a lie. You can't listen to music and look at pictures at the same time. If you try to look at pictures when you're playing music, the music shuts off.Also, you can't listen to the music from your player on your computer. Well, you can, but the program is absolutely horrible. You can't even rewind or fast forward. When you choose a song, the player stays as an icon on the right side of the start bar and all you can do is stop and pause it. No big deal, you can just use a different program right? Wrong. It doesn't work on Window Media Player, and when trying to play it on WINAMP it says "This device does not allow direct playback." That in itself really bothered me.Also, a few album names were typed wrong onto my player. I tried to fix them on the player, but it wouldn't let me, and dealing with any program was just a pain in the butt.The only thing I liked about the programs that came with it is that you can put CD after CD directly on your player easily. The other programs you can try to use I don't like that much either.If you have a lot of hard drive space on your computer, then none of this concerns you. You can just put all the music on your hard drive and then sync with the player (which, I can imagine, is extremely useful). For people like me with little space on their hard drive, this is a pain.In the end, it plays great. The pictures aren't good and take a long time to load. It has a lot of space, and the FM tuner is decent. You can even record the radio, which I liked a lot. I recommend this for people with 15 GB or more free on their hard drive. If you plan on just keeping the music on your player, and want to play it on your computer as well, I suggest an iPod.
My experience with these speakers:When I first got an iPod, I put my fairly large music collection onto it from CDs. I also put my CD player in storage because I didn't need to use it anymore. For a year or so, I used my iPod to play all of my music. After a while, I decided I wanted better sound. I upgraded my huge and old Cerwin Vega speakers to these Sonys. I also picked up a small Sony subwoofer (the SA-WM250). With the new speakers hooked to my TV and my iPod, the TV sounded great. The iPod music, however, was barely improved! In short, I realized that I had to be listening to the original CD to get the sound quality I had been longing for.When I do use CDs, however, these speakers deliver great sound at a great price and size. The bass is adequate for vocals, but in order to get that punchy bass a subwoofer is almost mandatory. My combonation, these speakers and a cheap Sony subwoofer, gives much better sound for much less space than my huge old speakers. If you have some huge, old speakers that you would like to replace, go with these and a subwoofer. You won't regret it.
This cool little drive has worked flawlessly right from the package. I am very pleased.
I purchased the HP PhotoSmart 7350 mostly to print out digital pictures. I already had a decent color inkjet, but I wasn't satisfied with the quality of the prints. I debated between getting the 7350 and 7550. The 7350 is slower and doesn't have the LCD screen for previewing pictures, ..., so I had no problem trading price for performance.The prints I have made from my digital camera are fantastic. I have printed out both 4x6 and 8x10. Many of the people who have seen my prints from the 7350 couldn't tell that they were from a digital camera.The setup is very easy. I had it connected to my PC and running in less than 5 minutes. The photo software that comes with the printer is very good. It is easy to use but also has a lot of more advanced features.The printer isn't perfect. The 7350 holds 2 print cartridges, one for the tricolor cartridge and one for the photo or black cartridge. The printer comes with a tricolor and photo, but no black. I print out non-photo documents as much as photos, so it is a bit of a hassle to have to switch the black and photo cartridges.Another issue is the size of the printer. The 7350 is considerably larger than my previous HP color inkjets and takes up a lot of desk space. If you have a crowded desk, I'd measure first to be sure you have the space.Overall I am very happy with my purchase and the photo prints look great.
Before purchasing the iPod Shuffle, I looked at several different players. I found the prices to be ridiculously high. Maybe some people actually have a need to have 1,000 plus songs at their reach, but not me. I just wanted something that I could carry along with me for a walk with my dog, or a stroll with the baby, etc. The Shuffle is the perfect little gadget for such uses. I am amazed at its sleek design and how easy it is to use. I had never used iTunes before and found it to be very simple. At first I thought that the lack of a display was a problem, but then I thought, "I'm loading it with songs I WANT to hear, so what difference does it make?" If I am listening and something happens to come on that I am not in the mood for, I simply skip forward to the next song.In short, if you are looking for an affordable, simple gadget to meet basic music needs then get an iPod Shuffle. If you are looking to transfer your entire CD collection, get something different
I was very satisfied with both the price and service for this product and would order from them again.
Pros:+ Standard layout, including the numeric keypad+ Low key travel distance, like a laptop+ Everything worked on Windows XP without installing any drivers+ Decent cord length (70 inches)+ Feels sturdy+ Square and relatively compact.Cons:- Keys are HEAVY and SQUISHY.- Backspace key felt especially squishy, almost like it was loose or something. It always worked, though.Despite some nice points, I STOPPED USING THIS and switched to a Microsoft Comfort 2000. To try to quantify the heavy feeling, I compared to a standard no frills Dell keyboard by placing a weight on a key. A weight that is easily enough to press a Dell key just sat on this Logitech key. It shows that these keys are heavier than the Dell keyboard. Other than that, I don't have a good way to measure.If you're a programmer or otherwise type a lot, this may bother you. I already had some problems with my fingers from typing too much. This keyboard made it worse. However, for most people who don't use the Control and Alt keys hundreds/thousands of times in a day, this keyboard may well be ideal.I gave it 4 stars because, despite the heavy keys, it's still a lot better than most of the poorly designed keyboards on the market in 2008. Although I switched to a Microsoft Comfort 2000, I still have hope that there may be something even better (standard layout with light and smooth keys) out there.
I have owned this lappy for about a month now. One word -- BEYOND EXPECTATION. Keep in mind that my old desktop is only a IntelCelron 400mhz and old lappy is only a iBook G3 450mhz.I have been shopping around for a good looking lappy that can actually perform with excellent battery life. This is THE ONE. After looking at G4 Powerbook for a while, I decided to safe ~$700 to upgrade this M505XL, old desktop, old lappy and loaded of accessories for my new toy. Here is MHO review.What's hot!!1. Solid built quality.2. Looks hot (looks more expensive than it actually is worth. It is the clostest thing a PC to a Power G4.3. Over 4.5 hrs battery life w/~3.5 hrs for DVD. If you have a high capacity battery this could go up by about 0.5-1hr. I got mixed up with a regular 8 cells ion battery.4. Great sound system for a lappy. Beat anything out there with this price range. Sub really adds good dept.5. Centrino 1.5Ghz is plenty fast for my average graphic editing, office processing programs, and directx 9.0b gaming.6. Full function dedicated AV control panel. Although it is not that big of a deal, but its functionality is very handy when watching DVD and listening audio.7. Full size keybord w/ full functionality. And pretty impressive touchpad.8. Good graphic and 15.4" (if you are into widescreen). Widescreen does not make anything look fat by stretching it when you bolw window into a full screen. Everything get adjusted accordingly when browsing the internet, etc.9. Impressively stable OS unlike I've ever experienced with any PC. I knew this well comparing my old Win98 to MacOS9 and 10 and this WinXP pro.10. Slightly above storage capacity (60GB) and standard memory, which is still very high for a lappy (512MB).11. Quite and impressively cool system with death silent HDD noise (Thanks for Fujitsu great HDD technology). I was in shock when I first ran my applications. My old G3 iBook cen get relatively noisy and hot on my lap.12. Above average customer service. Used to be great customer service. See below why.What's not!!1. Gateway has been notorious in sending M505XL with incorrect HDD spec. Origianlly I got Fujitsu 60GB 4200rpm w/2mbcache. It is supposed to be Toshiba 60GB 5400rpm w/8mbcache. I never got the right one from Gateway after a couple of weeks debating with Gateway. Well, I bought this system from elsewhere and the quote from the supplier is only mentioned about 60GB (no speed or buffer size). Bad luck for me because Gateway holds no responsibility for this even though there is sufficient information to link a real HDD spec for M505XL model from Gateway webpage. Gateway has been discontinued this model from their own web to avoid this problem. Be ware when you are trying to buy this lappy from any other sources. Make sure that you get a written HDD spec quote.Why I am ranting so much about this?? Well, now that I bought my own a correct HDD spec (Fujitsu 60GB 5400rpm w/8mbcache -- in love with death silent HDD technology), I am feeling like having a brand new computer. Most of my regularly used applications load pretty much instantly. I can have two programs running while watching DVD w/o a hiccup. I could not do this with the old HDD. And, even Office outlook 2003 works so slow with my old HDD. Well, it is unaccepatably slow for this price range of a system. SO LOOK BACK AGAIN AT MY REVIEW TITLE. On top of my HDD and Battery mixed up. They got my serial in the system wrong. I was trying to register, and after entering my SN it brought up a Plasma TV??? Well, Gateway promise to fix it in 2-4 weeks. It is still not after 3 weeks. I wonder whether I will be able to extend my warrenty!!2. No upgrade option. Well, Wistron is actually manufacturing this M505 series. Basically this is a mass production model from Gateway.3. Regardless of full size keyboard and decent feel, it is not very solid. I can feel that one of these keyboards will not last longer than 2 years. I own G3 iBook for almost 3.5 years now and not a single complaint.4. Can only upgrade HDD up to 60GB and memory to 1024MB. High end availability are 80GB and 2048MB of Ram (This means that Gateway have Winstron put it a sub standard motherboard). Well, 100GB HDD is coming out very soon too.I would have given 4.5, but ended up in 5 because I still like it so much after all above-mentioned troubles I could have easily returned it for a full refund after first week. Now that I upgraded the HDD to a correct spec and increased memory from 512 to 768 (will try to max out to 1024 by next month), this lappy can really perform. Noted that I tried to add more memory with the old HDD but performace was not improved enough to make me feel like a $1700-1800 lappy. By the way, I can't notice any different in battery life regardless of a new higher spec HDD. It is probably less by less than 5 min or so.In conclusion, if you are looking for a new PC based lappy with great battery life, solid OS, good graphic, well built, medium size weight (it is pretty light to carrying around), just grab one but don't forget about the HDD and battery. (...)
Great to watch movies on the tv from your laptop or PC. Also great for making a tv a second monitor.
Great Memory - Good value. Works great and have no compatibility issues. Perfect for upgrading any PC that uses DDR2
I like these buds. I usually use them at night, while lying in bed. They fit comfortably in my ears when resting my head on the pillow. Good deal for the price.
I bought a 15Gb iPod last summer for $385. Well... I wont spend too much time talking bout things that everyone might have known (large capacity, small size..) but I have some highlights that really made me prefer iPod than others:(i)Personally, i think synchronization is the most important of all for mp3 players. Why getting a 60Gb mp3 player if u would have to wait for an hour everytime u sync with USB? Synchronization is never be better in other mp3 players. First of all, ipod can be connected thru FireWire (which is really really faster than USB!!). I'd switched to use iTunes for Windows and it really enhances synchronization. I was using MusicMatch before but synchronization is much slower compared by using iTunes (Using Music Match, i have to wait for average of 20 mins to let Music match get organized before sync, but using iTunes, i only have to wait for about 1 minute before it starts synchronizing)(ii) Lazy to organize your songs ?? Most people do not have time in organizing their songs (especially if u have more than Gigabytes of songs from thousands of artists and albums!)and in this, iTunes really helps. Just click on 'Preference' in iTunes, 'Advanced' and click 'Keep iTunes Music folder organized'. iTunes will then organize all your songs according to their albums and artists, and everytime u made changes in iTunes, they will change it in your file name as well. You only have to name them once, and that's simple (Recalling when i was using Music match, i would have to rename all songs in Musicmatch, and the file names as well!)(iii) Smart playlist (again, only for iPod and iTunes user!). I realized that most mp3 players do not provide convenient playlist. In iTunes, you can create so called 'smart playlist', which enables u to create unlimited amount playlists according to your preferences. For instance, u can create a playlist that would only include songs that are rated '5 stars' (Those u like the most). Not only that, everytime u made changes, iTunes will automatically update your playlist as well. (for e.g., when u changed a song from 5 stars to 4 stars, that song would be removed from the 5 stars' list and added to 4 stars' list). There are much more options to choose, for e.g year of publication (so u can listen to songs of the year), songs that u never played before, genre, bit rate..etc(iv) Thanks for the FireWire, I can play songs in my iPod from any Macs in school, friend's house..etc. Once connected, the iPod acts as a hard disk, which enables me to choose and play songs from iTunes on the computer. For sure, it's much easier to choose a song to play in a music player rather than on a mp3 player. Besides that, it charges my ipod when i connect it to computer, thus I dont have to worry bout battery life when listening to iPod in school.(v) Transfering files into iPod is very convenient. Once connected, I can open my files in iPod, transfering it to other computers or vice versa, with blazing speed (Usually just take seconds to transfer). Imagine having 10/20/40Gb of files in your iPod and bringing it wherever u want.(vi)Touch sensitive buttons (which others dont have!). All buttons are touch sensitive and it's so convenient to click or scoll.. , and besides that, the non-moving parts enhances the anti-shock period and prevent from dust, liquid etc from entering ur buttons.(vii)Why wake up with beeping alarms if u can wake up with your favourite music from iPod?? Imagine waking up with your favourite music everyday... i doubt u would 'snooze' this alarm.(viii)This may not applicable to most of u, but it really surprises me when i realize that iPod could read and display chinese characters when they play chinese songs. I wonder if others could do that.Cons: I should have bought the 40Gb iPod.. as I didn't expect file transfering to hard disk is that simple. (If u do the math, it's more or less costly to buy an external hard disk in such a small size!)Enjoy your iPod.. u'll definitely LOVE it!
I love this shelf! Product was delivered in a matter of days and installation was a breeze. My flatscreen is mounted above the fireplace so this was installed below and beside the hearth - it looks amazing against the chocolate wall & the components seem to just float. Absolutely perfect & couldn't have imagined better quality or speed in delivery; which says it all since it had to be delivered to Alaska! Thanks Amazon!
The Celestron microscope is a great little tool, usually I have to go into the clean room to view a package under one of our optical microscopes, now I can do it at my desk. It's well worth the small cost!.
I love the design and sleekness of this mouse. I am not a lover of the mouse pads that are built into the notebooks, so having a mouse provides for more accurancy and speed for me. I love it.
i use this product basically everyday and it works pretty well, sometimes the signal messes up for a few seconds but for the price i couldnt care less. i found a station that it works for that has another channel on it but that station is not strong so my ipod can come through, the battery life is fine i only take a little bit out of my ipod battery so i dont mind... overall i really really like this product but for the signal i guess it may depend on where you live
This is AMAZING. I have transferred over 500 pictures and numerous documents...and its all portable. I love it. I take it to work with me and on vacation with me. Its titanium so its practically indestructible. I LOVE it. I should have purchased one long ago, but I'm glad I waited for this one.
My son will be using his computer for home schooling classes soon, so I wanted an lcd monitor to replace his crt. This is a good monitor.I'll have to admit, I think my video card is holding it back. I have a video card that was good a few years ago. I tried switching to a great video card someone passed along to me not knowing whether it was faulty. It WAS faulty, but would work for a few minutes. Those minutes I could get higher resolution than the other guy reported, and 32 bit color. Even then though, the picture wasn't quite as crisp as the hp lcd I have on my computer.So back with my original card at 1024 x 7?? I get 16 bit color. I do need to update the video card...But even without the upgrade, and not being quite as sharp, at the price I am satisfied with my purchase.
I bought two of these thermoses for home use. I have only used for hot applications so far but it works GREAT! I preheat prior to pouring liquid into them- which is recommended in the instructions. Kept the liquid at hot (scalding) temperatures for 24+ hours! I have never had a thermos that works so well.
This cable plugged into my laptop and my HDTV with ease. Within minutes, all settings were configured and I was watching video from my laptop in HD quality on the television! It's a STEAL for $3. I hope it lasts for a long time but even if it doesn't, I've gotten my $3 worth over and over already.
The canon g5 takes great photos until LENS error message comes on the screen and the camera stops working. I tried many things to fix with no results. Canon refuses to admit there is a defect despite the massive number of people who have experienced the problem as described at[..]
i wanted this for running but i read a review after buying that it wont hold well for running, otherwise its done a good job protecting my already scratched ipod but the plastic covers were tedious and didnt have proper instructions.
The iPod video rocks. I can play music and watch my videos on it and stuff. I am a very busy kid and keep up with the times cuz i m always moving around and stuff. I travel a lot so i use the ipod as my personal pda. I use the notes and contacts features to keep up with my mails and to know any number of any friends that i want to contact at anytime whatsoever. I love that it plays video cuz my little sister is always buggin me so i let her watch my videos with the help of the ipod lock which keeps it tied up to my desk so that she doesn't lose it. It is awesome, the only things that suck about this is that it scratches 2 easily so before u buy this item, make sure u buy a case first. That is what i did and my ipod is still in mint condition. It totally rocks. I read my email, call friends, and listen to music. I really love the item because of the maximum of 30 gb of music and photos. I use it to back up my computer photos because priceless family portraits can't be restored in case ur computer crashes. This would be a great backup hard drive and a great music player.Keep it real,Eddy
It did not last more than a few months before it broke. It was never dropped either.
Solid, durable case with heavy duty material and zippers. Good space for carrying papers, books, 15" PC. It has several partitions: one large one for carrying a change of clothes or tech gear, a PC partition with a safety belt, a 3 file partition, and a partition for office supplies. It also has a zippered pouch for misc items like medicine or eyeglasses. I can load it to the point that it is hard to lift and it still zips up. The PC compartment is centered nicely to prevent damage to your computer while rolling. I have rolled my laptop in standby state many times without problems. I paid a little over $100 for it, which I think was a good value. I am writing this three years after purchase and the case is still in use and performing admirably. The one currently available looks about the same. The removable PC tote is also useful for carrying the PC only or just as a carry bag when I dont need all the room of the rolling case. I would buy another one in a heartbeat if I needed one.
This didn't work on my Mac, so I called the company for the Mac software. They have it, but wanted to charge me $49 for it. Ridiculous and sad. That being said, if you want a new one that has never been used, I have one!
Targus laptop lock with combo lock can change combonation on its own. I am in a dorm and decided to keep my laptop locked while I was not in my room. One day I could not get the combo to work. When I called Targus customer service they told me sometimes the combo slips on its own that I needed to try combos with surrounding numbers to the combo I had set weeks ago. It took hours of work, but after many tries found that the last combo digit had changed by one number drop. I am now going to purchase a lock with keys-never again will I use the combo lock.
I ordered the black Monster power strip because it had an advertised weight of only 2.4 ounces (.15 pounds) and appeared smaller than the white version available. But I received a black 5.9oz power strip that is about 1.5 times longer than the one pictured -- it looks like the white one pictured, except in black. It works fine and all, it's just bigger and weighs three times as much as was advertised.
This is an amazing camera, simply put. Compact and portable with incredible detail and satisfactory low light functionality - I love it. The ergonomics are easy to get used to and the battery life is not all that bad either. If you hunt around, you hear complaints about low light quality, lack of HDMI, lack of mic input, etc., etc., but in fact, I've found no issues with this camera after shooting ample footage and have been nothing but amazed at watching the output on my HDTV. If you're not a professional videographer, techno-snob, or AV geek, but ratehr an average family man like me who simply wants a great up-to-date camera that even your wife can throw in her purse and use whenever and wherever with ease, this is a no brainer buy. Two thumbs up!
Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Portable Audio System for iPodThis ipod system packs a punch with its sound quality. Its design is compact and attractive.The only problems I have with this device is that my ipod nano doesn't fit into any of the adapter pieces that allow it to firmly stay in place therefore its difficult to make any adjustments to the ipod settings once I put it in the cradle because it gets dislodged and disrupts the play of the music. I also didn't care for the antenna. It akwardly jets out of the corner of the unit and for some reason, I can't get mine to adjust to the upward position, so it extends laterally from the unit. Otherwise, I think I got my moneys worth considering the cost of similar items in its category. It looks great, sounds great and it holds a nice charge if you want to take it out for a picnic.
This is a high quality case that has plenty of ventilation to keep your system cool. Also has some nice features like the 5 1/4" bays: just mount a couple of rails on the side of your DVD-ROM drive, and it clicks into place. The removable 3.5" cage makes hard disk installation very easy, and there's also a separate removable 3.5" cage for a floppy disk drive (which I didn't include in my build). The rubber grommets on the 3.5" cages are a nice touch to help reduce vibration noise. Very nice features for a &lt;$50 mini tower case.I gave the case 4 stars because Antec should have included a second TriCool 120mm case fan for the front of the case. They installed the mounting hardware and the washable filter, but I had to supply the fan. Also, the side vents didn't line up well with my CPU (AMD 64 on an Epox 9NPA+Ultra motherboard), so I removed the included air ducts and replaced them with an 80 mm case fan that I had left over from another build. Keeps the CPU at the same temperature as the ambient air. My final gripe is that the instruction manual (which you have to download from Antec's website because it's not included in the box) is short on diagrams.
The logitech 880 is a great remote for people who wish to control their audio/video system from one remote. This is not to say that the Logitech simplifies anything though. While most basic functions can be accessed from the "activity" screen, making some adjustments will require you to select that device and then access the item through a menu. There are a few extra button pushes to access certain items. The top menu buttons are awkward to press, requiring a second hand or repositioning the hand you use to hold the remote.I bought this with the intent of making our system easier for my wife to control. However, she has not been able to adjust to the activity based functions. I guess pressing a button that says "Watch TV" is not a replacement for traditional power buttons.Customization is this remotes greatest strength and weakness. I have spent probably two hours fiddling with various buttons and menus. Do not expect this remote to work the way you want it to out of the box. You will need to invest some time in customizing it to take advantage of what it can do.Also, the Logitech did not control my Olevia 537H TV correctly out of the box. I had to teach the 880 certain functions and reassign some buttons. At this price level, I expected the Logitech to have all of that information available.Is it worth it? Sure, but not with a few caveats. The Logitech doesn't do anything better than your standard remotes, it just condenses everything down. In fact, it can make certain functions more time consuming than just picking up a 2nd remote. This remote is best suited for people with MANY devices where the macro functions can be particularly useful. If you only have 3 remotes sitting on your couch, you are probably better off keeping them.
Filter fits, additional cleaning gear supplied was very useful and a bonus. Quality glass and quality product. Like the package and would recommend it.
If you have a Nikon camera, go for a Nikon battery. There are other brands out there, but after searching through several forums and reading the stories there, I will not put anything else into my camera.
This is an easy way to lock things down, easy to install and keeps things safe.
This center speaker is heavy on mids. The quality crisp, clear highs, and the the smooth lower bass are not present. The mids are good with decent tones for music and speech.
Had a motherboard with a bunch po USB 2.0 but my case onlly had 3.0. This did the job. Plenty of USB now to use.
Read this device would add another 2 hours to the run time of my laptop.My laptop draws 22 watts (per kill-a-watt meter) and the mobile 100 lastsbetween 45 and 60 minutes before it shuts down. I was not expecting2 hours but I did expect at least 90 mins. The Mypower All 3400 or apc'suniversal laptop battery are better choices if running a laptop is yourmain use.
I spent weeks shopping for a screen. I didn't believe it could be shipped without being damaged so avoided ordering online. It arrived MUCH quicker than expected, in excellent condition and works wonderfully. I will now shop Amazon first for anything that I need. Highly recommended product and shipping. PLUS,,,, it was 30% of the price that the manufacturer quoted me.
I just purchased this Motorola signal booster and am completely satisfied. Digital TV stations that tested at ~30% signal strength (i.e. showed 'no signal' on the TV) are now at ~70% (i.e. bright and clear). Analog stations have showed similar improvements - those I could mostly see are now bright and clear and many I couldn't get are now viewable.
This adapter works wonderfully! Struggled for a few hours but once I got in touch with D-Link support and discovered my D-Link Wireless Router needed its Firmware updated. Once this was done then the device came up immediately.Be careful to have your wireless routers firmware current BEFORE trying to connect this device to your wireless network!
Purchase was painless and the price was several hundred dollars lower that any local retailer.Delivery was great and they actually unpacked the tv and carried it to my basement.
I did a very good investment. It's a very fast way to go around the screen and don't have to deal with the stuff on my desk. Very easy to use.
I love these. Everybody always asks me where I got my cool earbuds. I have bought pairs for my husband and several coworkers. Everyone loves theirs.
DAMN THESE ARE THE BEST HEADPHONES EVER BUY 2 OF THEM YA
The clarity is excellent. I agree that it does eat batteries, but then again I have this radio on for eight hours, five days a week hooked up to my computer speakers at work.
This is a great product to use for multiple purposes. I recommend anyone who are looking for your desk top and laptop. This is also good as a regular calculator.
Great item my son tells me as I bought this for his son for Christmas but had to switch out to another as his cell would not fit into this one. I am sure it was a good product tu did not work out for my grandson.
I was a little skeptical that an organizer so small boasted so many features. I have used previous electronic organizers before and stopped using them due to complicated use. I then used the traditional paper organizer and it became to bulky to carry around. So after looking at the Handspring Visor and Palm M100, I decided to go with the Palm. I was told to get the Visor due to the expandability of the unit. The PALM comes with 2MB which should be more than enough for someone that does not have appointments all day long. So getting the item I unpacked it from the box and within minutes I had it up and running. I then hooked the synch cable to my laptop and installed the desktop software. So within a hour of openeing the box, I had the unit running and my entire dayplanner entered as well as some website info so that I can download website pages daily. I love the size, how easy it to use. I love being able to carry it around with my sport schedules right there. I have ordered an extra faceplate and an extra USB cable for my PC at work. LOVE IT!!!!
Since this is a digital cable, it will obviously perform just as well as any other cable. That said, this cable was the perfect choice for me. The cable is decently thick, and has survived my puppy chewing on it several times, so it is a pretty stout cable.
I purchased my Ripdrive from J&amp;R Music World through Amazon at a 10% saving. Why is J&amp;R gone now?Well, let's review.This is an outstanding player and certainly beats any memory card player. I downloaded ~ 7GB of music (2145 songs) to it in less than 10 minutes, so you won't have to wait an hour or more to load the player (USB 2.0). It is extremely simple to operate and has only ten buttons. For those seriously interested, I recommend downloading the manual and reading it. It has superb playback and volume. I'm currently trying to run the battery down, but it's been playing 8 hrs. and 17 minutes and the battery indicator still shows full (&gt; 70%). However, it took 6 hours to charge from 40%. I purchased a backup battery just in case from Pogo Products for $20.00. If you play it in random (shuffle) mode, it remembers the order it played the songs in, and you can backtrack. Also, if you turn off id3 tags, it will show the previous and next songs even in random mode. The time display can run in either elapsed or remaining mode. The picture of the player is still wrong unless you get to it from ThinkGeek. (See the manual or preferably pogoproducts.com.)It has a number of repeat options: All, directory, subdirectory, and single. It also has an A-B repeat feature. Transferring files couldn't be easier. Simply drag and drop or select and then move or copy. I simply mirrored my main music directory on it. You can browse through the files or search for a particular file. You can create playlists on the fly. Updating the firmware (mine came with the latest version) is also extremely simple. Download the latest version from pogoproducts.com and copy it into the FIRMWARE folder.The display is fairly large (160X105) and shows just about everything that you could want. It comes with a belt clip case that allows complete access to all buttons and ports, so you never have to remove it from the case. All cables are provided, along with earbud earphones which I didn't bother to open. I also purchased an FM transmitter (Belkin - seems quite satisfactory) which plugs into the earphone jack so that I can play my music collection through car radios. It has the capability to record voice on its built-in mike or any audio source on the line in jack which can be analog or digital. It can also record from its FM receiver which allows for 20 presets. This player has a number of other features which I won't go into here but which will no doubt pleasantly surprise you. The warranty is for one year, unlike Zen. I did considerable shopping on Amazon and also physically at Best Buy, CompUSA and Circuit City. Whatever you get, be sure and check out the warranty. An Archos that I was considering had one year parts, 90 days labor, which means that after 90 days you'd probably do better to can it.Usually when I purchase a piece of gear like this, I find a number of points that I disagree on with the designer(s), but I have to say that I really can't find any nits to pick with this player. The price is low, it has more than ordinary functionality, and the performance is great. 5 STARS! Apple eat your heart out. Addendum: I was interrupted while writing this review, and the battery now has 12 hrs. 41 min.and still shows 2 bars (40-70%).
This is one a select group of cases that you can get for your Z22. Although it does add a little bulk to the small PDA, it does not add much weight. I recommend it. I got it for my wife and she loves it. She loves the suede exterior of the case...you know how women love to touch things. It also has a built in mirror, card holders, and even a lipstick holder. You won't be disappointed by this case.
There are many mixed reviws on this, but since it was only $3 i thought why not. I got it and it didnt work in my car('99 Toyota Solara). I tried it in a friends car and it worked perfectly :( Lucky friend of mine. I gave it to him and it has GREAT sound quality...Sad that i couldnt use it in my car, but at least i could give it to a friend, and it was only $3 so i wasnt really losing very much money. If this were more around $15 i would not buy it if i didnt know if it worked. But i would just give it a try.
I bought this for my x landlady. She uses this all the time with other batteries I bought for her. It saves her tons of money and she has only SSI to live on, a Godsend.
Ordered Several Sets to Attach Cisco WS-C3550 and 3 Sets of 16 Port Keystone Patch Panels to my 12U WallMount Rack Behind Material I have Gotten on Amazon
Sony isn't known for their receivers, but the STR-DB series seem to be the exceptions. They are build extremely well (they weight a ton) and have very high quality components. I recently got this receiver to complete my home theator system and couldn't be more pleased. The power is extreme (I've never moved the power past 4, and that was incredibly loud, yet it doesn't go to 11!) but the sound is extremely clear to my Paradigm speakers. It has more inputs that you can shake a stick at, and automatically detects the sound mode when I play DVD movies. Movies are incredible when played from a DVD, and the sound is just like theators.The only drawback to this system is the remote, which is a fancy two-way one. It comes programmed to work with most components, but this doesn't seem to include my Pioneer DV-05's menu or cursor buttons, which make it almost useless for it. Unfortunatly since it's a two way remote, if I wanted to replace it, I'd have to spend alot for one of the fancier remotes. If my components had been supported the remote would have been excellent however, so your results might vary.Overall, this (and it's little brother the STR-DB830) is probably one of the best receivers you can get for the money.
I was looking for a second charger for my iPad that I could use at my office. This one works fine and keeps my iPad charged while I'm at work. I'm happy with it.
Worked create plugged into my work desktop computer, but needed the power adaptor for use on my notebook computer. Too bad. It's common knowledge that external drives advertised to work without a power adaptor end up not working with notebooks. It stated on the box that it may not work with "some" computers. Really it should say: power adaptor required for most notebooks.Otherwise, this is stylish, small drive I was looking forward to using. But had to return it--I've got enough extra cables in my life as it is without having to shell out ten more dollars to Western Digital.
We are extremely pleased with the Sony Bravia and with the fast delivery service as well. The price was great too. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another TV from the same supplier.
i bought this burner with the highest expectations. I've had a plexwriter, a QPS, an HP before this, so i've had experience with high end brand-name burners. I had purchased the QPS Que 40x and returned it the same day after reading the high/positive ratings the TDK received. After installing it, i was nothing but disappointed. it wouldn't burn a cd faster than 10 minutes, with almost a 100 buffer-underruns each time. It hung my system, w/c by the way is a brand new dell - 2ghz, win 2k, 512 ram, 80gb hdd. after plenty of analysis, trips to the website and coasters, i finally called the tech support 800 #. they were great (except for a rude comment i heard the tech make when he thought i wasn't listening), very patient and helpful - w/c eventually led to us figuring out that this burner does not work with Zone Alarm's Firewall. (why, i don't know) It also needs to be configured for DMA and running the updated nero/wnaspi.dll/firmware, etc. it works great now - i'm a DJ - so i do lots of successive burns and get lots of use out of my burner. after giving me atleast 30 bad cd's in the first week, its now working like a charm - not a coaster in sight and blazing speeds. Can't recommend this burner higher than a 3 because of all the setup/initial problems - but i can tell u that once all the kinks are worked out, its a beauty!!
Plaese see my review above. This is a follow-on to that. Ok, I followed the steps above at my last jam session and made my first live recording. It was awesome. My fellow musicians enjoyed hearing it. A friend told me: &quot;this sounds like 'real music' I like it!&quot; The instrumentation of the group is violin, guitar, and acoustic bass. The Sharp captured it all. And the mike I was using was actually pretty cheap.
Considered spending much more money at Best Buy and the likes but found this on Amazon and figured I'd give it a try. No complaints as of yet and it works great
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Apple's Bluetooth Mouse is the first thing that I've bought that makes use of the Bluetooth capability of my computer. While I've heard that Bluetooth doesn't really speed up the method of sync-ing your PDA with your computer, it does make a nice extra for laptop users wanting to go back to using a mouse.A warning though--make sure your firmware and software is up-to-date when you install and begin to use the mouse. Also, it helps to confirm that your bluetooth module is actually working. Funnily enough, mine was on the fritz and had to be repaired, but now it all works like a charm. My PowerBook easily adapts from going between trackpad and mouse i.e., I don't have to make any changes--I just start using one or the other.I also have not had the problems that other users have had regarding waking from sleep. My mouse connects back up with the computer just fine. I just &quot;double-click&quot; the body to wake it up and can see from the bluetooth icon in the menu bar that it's re-connected. I have noticed that it works better on a mousepad or other surface, and suggest that you should do so, although others tell me it works fine anywhere. When I use it on the bare surface of my desk, I seem to keep picking up dirt, hair, dust, etc. It also works well from across the room, useful for presentations and the like.
Product does not work after two days of effort on two computers... nothing written in understandable English. Computer wants to recognize it as Microsoft serial mouse. WIth 25 years of computer experience, I must say that this is one of the worst products I have ever bought and with no support from seller... and terrible return policies, AVOID.
It looks as if reviews for various Coby photo viewing products have been mixed together. This review is for the Coby DP-350. It covers only the picture viewing capability, because I have not used the MP3 playing capability. The only type of memory cards I have used with the DP-350 have been SD's.What I like most about the DP-350 is that if you have your photos divided into folders, you can move through the folders and select a specific folder for viewing. This means you don't have to move through perhaps hundreds of photos to find the ones you want. You can create the folders in the DP-350's internal memory (about 1 GB) or on an SD memory card. (Perhaps other memory card types as well. I used only SD's.)The SD-350 will not let you choose subfolders within a folder. If you do have pictures within subfolders, the pictures will all appear in the parent folder.When you connect the DP-350 to your computer with the USB cable, Windows Explorer treats the DP-350's internal memory as one more drive. If you have a memory card inserted in the DP-350, it is treated as yet another drive. Using Windows Explorer, you can create or delete folders, copy folders from you hard drive (or maybe a CD), transfer pictures to the folders and delete pictures from the folders. If you want slide shows to be in a certain order, you must transfer the pictures to the folder in that order.What I most dislike about the DP-350 are it's 5 buttons. Push them a bit too slowly or not quite hard enough, and the button push is not recognized. Also, it would be nice if the buttons were a bit wider and a bit more rounded; if you use the buttons to move through pictures instead of running a slide show, your fingers will become slightly sore.Another problem with the DP-350 is the delay between button push and response to the button push. This is not much of a problem if you are working with photos in the internal memory but can be annoying if you are working with a memory card with many folders and pictures. As you wait for a response, you wonder if perhaps you didn't push the button just right. (The brand of SD memory cards I use come in different speeds. Using a faster memory card reduced the waiting time, but internal memory still worked much faster.) (Note: Another 3.5" viewer I have is much faster when working with memory cards but does not allow the selection of folders.)There are two features I wish the DP-350 had. The first would be the ability to jump from one page of 9 thumbnails or folders to the next or previous page without having to move through the folders or thumbnails one at a time. The other would be the ability to rotate pictures so that portrait oriented photos could be viewed in a somewhat larger size.
When I bought this remote at my local camera shop, the sales person warned me that the remote must be in the frame of your photo in order to trigger the shutter release. This is not necessarily true. It will depend on the lens you are using.The remote needs to be in front of the camera, yes, so that the IR receiver on the front of the camera can pick up the remote's signal, but depending on the lens' angle of view, you may or may not have the remote within the frame. Obviously, the wider the lens, the more likely the remote will be in the photo.Another trick to avoid the remote being visible in your photo is to use the camera's timer. Set the camera to Remote Timer so when you press the button you have time to hide the remote before the shutter is released.The remote's IR lamp is pretty bright too, so you can try bouncing it off any surface in front of the camera. If done right, the receiver will see the "light" but not the remote. An example would be you standing 2ft in front of a wall, camera pointed at you and the wall. You hold the remote in your hand behind your back with the remote pointed at the wall. When you press the button, the remote shines it's IR lamp at the wall and the camera picks that up without the remote visible to the lens.This ML-L3 remote is really pretty nice. Very solid build quality, compact, has a pretty good range (the range is extended in darker lighting situations), and even comes with a nice little nylon cover to protect it. I definitely recommend it because there are times where you will wish you had such a remote and you'll regret not having such an inexpensive yet reliable piece of equipment.
I purchased this camera seven months ago and was satisfied with its overall performance. However, its durability has not impressed me. The camera has been stored in a canon leather case and never been abused or mishandled. Then one day we found the LCD screen to have a crack internally which made it impossible to see the display properly. After sending the camera in for repair Canon stated that the LCD screen cracked due to too much pressure. This of course made the warranty irrelevant and I was stuck with the costs of repair. I told the canon representative that the camera had been stored in its case and kept in a purse. She replied by saying that the camera should never be carried in a purse and that due to the sensitive nature of digital cameras they should just be carried in your hands. I thought she was joking but she wasn't! What good is a camera if you can't carry it in your pocket, purse, luggage, etc... I have had a Nikon digital camera for 4 years and it still works great and is definitely durable enough to be used under NORMAL conditions.
This player is great! Sounds good, however, the volume seems to be low even when it turns on to it's loudest, as well as skips when you are moving? I dont know if it's the cause of low batteries or something else. Overall, this player works great!
Great headphones for the money, they're a little bass heavy but if you can adjust the sound they sound great. I love to use these headphones with my phone, easy to pack away and sound great. If you can find them for around $60-70 They are great for the money. Thanks Monster!
Mine just had quit working so I had a couple of choices an external drive or what appeared to me a expensive replacement unit or the worst choice none. When I found this unit I figured that at the low cost I could afford to take a chance on it. The unit made it here in record time,easily installed,and functions even better than original.At the cost of this unit I was able to get a drive that does more than the one that came with the laptop. What a deal!
I'm not a professional by any means, but I do love photography. I bought this lens after lots of consideration because of its qualities as a good macro lens and potential portrait lens.This lens is so much more. Because of the relatively short distance necessary to create close shots, there is a sense of intimacy created in my photographs that has surprised me far beyond my original expectations.Portraits do have the tendency to be fairly "in your face", depending on the lighting, and again, depending on the lighting, the skin of your subject's may be a little too "hi-def", but I just attribute this to the macro-quality of the lens. Overall I have been really pleased.The lens does tend to hunt a bit depending on the light, from my experience, but re-positioning of your own body fixes that.I have this lens on my Canon K2-- a 35mm camera, and used in combination with different types of films, the results can be spectacular.Great buy!
Wonderful if you just want to surf and are not into a bunch of downloads.I also have a dv6000. It has always done every thing i need it to do with great speed. I use it to check e-mail and play games on pogo or shop. I also use a wireless router. Vista is also my operating system I did have to adjust settings using less graphics which also speeds up your system.Thinking about getting another one for my kids.
Works wonderfully. Great Price. Easy to transport and built solid.
I've been waiting around for a couple of years, trying to convince myself that I really needed a digital camera. I'm glad I finally jumped in with this little gem. This camera makes vacation photography fun again! I was looking for a small camera, but one that would hold up and do some video. I read all the reviews and will admit that I was hesitant, particularly about the memory and battery life. But what I liked out-weighed the negatives, and I am thrilled with my decision. The first thing I did was go out and purchase a larger memory card, which is really necessary. The camera comes with 16 mgs, not nearly enough for photos, let alone video. But with more memory, the thing is perfect for me! I should add that if you really want to enjoy digital photography and don't really want to climb the learning curve, buy a Mac, sit back and have fun!
We've had this multifunction fax in our office for about 6 months now, and I consider it a huge disappointment. At even the most basic level, it just doesn't do the job. Although it claims to handle 20 pages, it can't feed more than about 10 sheets without jamming. Even faxing only one page, I have misfeeds at least once a week. I expect to be able to put my fax in the machine, dial it, and walk away, but with this machine I have to babysit every page.The fax includes software (HP Image Zone) that allows you to send faxes from your computer. Sounds great, but there are some drawbacks. First, the program is huge, over 400 MB, and most of it is extraneous junk. Second, if you send a fax from your computer and the line is busy, IT DOES NOT REDIAL!! Unbelievable, but it actually gives you a message that the line was busy and puts it in the log. If you want to redial, you have to open the log and resend it yourself.Finally, the HP fax that we were using before was about five years old, and it had the capability of receiving faxes into the computer. This is a great function, and something that we really depended on. Why waste all of that paper on junk faxes, extraneous pages, or documents that could just be stored on the computer? Also, it made it possible to look up old faxes if the paper copy was lost. I assumed that a newer HP multifunction that advertised the ability to communicate with your PC would have the same ability to receive faxes, but I was wrong. Believe it or not, HP has abandoned this capability in all of their faxes! If you want to receive a fax into you PC, you have to buy a special modem separate from the one in the machine itself.Please, do yourself a favor and buy a better machine. This one just isn't worth the money.
LOL what a joke. The camera feed 4:3 video but the LCD is 16:9. So you can either have black stripes on both sides or have a distorted image.The view angle is rather poor. And there is no guide lines (red/green lines from camera).The good? the video cable is long enough. installation is easy. Some complain about the lack of instruction. The fact is it does not need any instruction. Just remove your panel find a 12v power source, then remove the backlight, find another 12v source.After all it serves the purpose. Street parking is really difficult in where I live. The camera shows my bumper, shows the bumper behind me, so I can pull really close to the car behind me.
The price was right for 8 GB as I needed more space to my pictures. But I would suggest to buy more GB memory card if you can get it for little bit more price.
This scanner is great!! I cannot say enough good about it. I have had mine for over two years now and I take it with me everywhere my laptop goes including courthouses where I use it to copy marriages and other court documents for genealogy. No power cord needed and is every bit as good as any of my larger HP ones stuck at home.
Good sound for the money. The only thing is the knob is very slippery and hard to turn sometimes. But the sound is good.
I bought 10 pack 4X. No one disk works. At first I thought that it maybe my burner is not good. I tried several other burners. No one can burn such disks. Totally junk. I discarded all of them.
I'm a cube rat. My wife got these for me as a gift. I haven't taken them on a plane, yet, but here in the "office" these phones rock. Printer/copier noise? Pretty much gone. Cube neighbors on speaker phone? Muted tremendously. The seventy-five other rats (people) within audible range? A distant memory.Some of this is because the ear cups make a good seal and prevent some of the audio from sneaking in. The active cancelling works really well, though, and bumps most of the remaining noise down quite a bit. Add music and you don't really care about the noise any more. The sound quality is great, but the phones do need to be on for full fidelity.The headband does eventually bother the top of my head, but it's not terrible. Plus, people don't really know how to interrupt me when I wear them--is this a bad thing?? NOT!I cannot compare these to Bose; despite passing their booths countless times at airports I've never bothered to stop and listen.
These speakers are a good introduction to the Bose sound, excellent as computer speakers. Excellent highs and separation. For casual listening they're perfect. I listen to these speakers a lot more than a more powerful full-range home audio system. If it werent for price, they would have earned five stars.
Like everyone else who owns this TV - I love it. I almost feel bad for all the plasma owners watching 720P on baby 50" TV sets. If you're going to get into the the HD game and play with the big boys - here is your model. Lots of TV is now broadcast in 1080i that gets upcoverted to 1080p by this TV (what the industry now calls "full HD") for the best picture quality possible today (equal to PS3, HDDVD,and BluRay).I hooked mine up with component cables rather than the HDMI (non DVR Comcast box does not have HDMI input - and Comcast runs out of HD boxes so plan ahead) and picture is great (research says sometimes even better than HDMI). For DVD I use $7 HDMI from monoprice (it's 1s and 0s so don't pay more than $10) - it either works or it doesn't. I like the Bello stands but buy from racksandstands (they price match. In case you are buying a stand the TV is actually only 56" wide but I've seen everything from 56" to 61" as the width (I measured it 5 seperate times so trust me on the width).Don't even consider buying a TV anywhere else. Amazon offers 30 day price protection. The TV shipped in one day and arrived in 7 with Thanksgiving in between. When you throw in no sales tax or delivery you save at least $600 from any brick and morter (and you get the exact same in home warrenty). Egl delivery gets an A+ - not only do the set it up and make sure everything works - they are nice guys to.
This cable works. I have seen many HDMI cables for 5-10 times the price. I haven't tried using a higher priced cable so I can't compare picture quality but the picture on my 51" plasma looks great to me using this cable.
the clarity this product brings is really noticeable. i would strongly advise spend a little more and get a lot better quality.
This is a nice looking TV - I have this in my home sitting on a mantle over a fireplace. The picture is great, though I think it does suffer from the same issue as most LCD displays - black levels that could be more black. This is especially apparent when viewing a movie in the dark.Also, oddly, it seems as though the volume control is ignored for the first few seconds the TV is turned on. This can be a problem if the set is turned on and the volume is too loud for the time of day (perhaps others in the house are sleeping).
Works great on skype and MSN messenger.....crystal clear audio....neat mute button for quick privacy......Great for gaming also....no feedback with speaker system blasting out loud (StarCraft II)
The Feren backpack is very wide and awkward when full of heavy things. I also think that it is far less attractive in person than the pictures make it look. The small pocket designed for food storage is a waste of space. It would be far more useful if it had a place inside for pencils and pens in addition to the places in the middle pocket. As I said, it's a bulky bag, but if you have a very large laptop (17"), this is probably the average size of any laptop backpack that you'll find. I recommend looking at amazon's other bags before committing to buy this one.
Cheap, and the on/off function has only worked sparingly. Also, it is a nightmare to program, with 5 alarms that don't distinguish themselves as on or off.
This bag is fairly inexpensive, but it has a lot of room and is well made. I use it to carry the following:Panasonic Lumix FZ20Raynox telephoto extenderBattery chargerLens HoodTwo filtersRaynox adapterLens DusterCamera BrushSD cardsManualThose of you who are familiar with the FZ20 camera and/or Raynox know both of these are fairly large so judge the bag on that - PLENTY of room while not a huge bag.Everything fits easily and since I don't always bring the Raynox extender, when I leave it home, I throw in my cell phone and wallet too.Its a good size bag and has a couple of adjustable pieces to section off the bag. Its reasonably padded and has several nicely sized compartments.
I don't know much about cameras, I just want to be able to record or take pictures for events and such. This camera is perfect for that. I love the small design, it's very easy to handle. My only beef is that this camera does not do well in low light. Unless its the middle of the day and I have all my curtains open, it was impossible to get a good picture inside the house., I've only had my camera a month and I'm still getting to know my camera, but other than the lighting, I am very happy with my purchase.
This helped me hook up a friend's long range antenna so she could get &#34;local&#34; programming. The transformer is well-made and is doing a good job for her. Like the fact that it has the water-proof cover to prevent the connection from getting wet and shorting out.
Works great and price is amazing for this technology. Could be just a bite faster.
This battery is EXACTLY like my original. No problems yet and it arrived quickly.
wonderful product. This was a gift for my husband. He had the same presto coffemakermaker for 36 years and it stopped working just a few months ago. My husband loves it.
I can second the positive comments that everyone else made. The device is excellent. The sound quality is impressive (I was a television production technician for 10 years, so I know audio pretty well.) But, since nothing is perfect, here are few things to be aware of:* The Clix does NOT have a timer-record function for FM radio. It is possible that it will be added in a later firmware release.* It does NOT support Audible. Again, maybe later.* The included ear buds sound pretty good, especially for ear buds, but didn't work real well for my ears- the buds didn't want to stay in place, and they were uncomfortable. YMMV, I'm sure.* WMP is the only means of synching audio files. Although you can copy files over yourself using Windows Explorer, it is not reccommended.* Mine froze up several times, but only during certain songs that had a scrolling title (I've had it just a few days). Tech support is very good. This is a known problem, and the current solution (should be fixed in next firmware release- I have 1.11) is to reformat the device and re-synch everything. Not a big deal, as synching is very fast, but you do lose the pre-loaded games and videos. Many games are available for free on iRiver's web site, as are some other videos, but not all of the original games are there, nor are the videos. So, if you need to re-format, back up everything to your PC first using Windows Explorer. So far, no freezes after the reformatting.* Sound volume may be too low depending on your source material, phones, listening environment, and ripping method. If you use WMP to rip, you can't adjust the volume at rip time. I suggest using a free ripping program (such as FreeRip) that allows for volume adjustment and/or normalization. The volume is fine under most conditions, but just be aware of the issues, and if you have a problem, the solution is easy and free.Anyway, overall, I am very happy with the Clix. Would I buy it again? Without hesitation. Go for it.
Plenty of space for your things. Has held up nicely and I usually put alot of things in my bag. I carry up to 60 lbs of stuff in here sometimes and it is still in good shape. Maybe a tad big for someone who just wants to carry the laptop and power adaptor with some books. But if you have a quantity of items you like to carry with you, this bag is great.I like the bag alot. I can fit everything I want to carry in here and seems to be of good quality construction. I've even temporarily "lost" things in this bag because there is alot of different zippers and compartments and when you carry alot of items like I do, its easy to misplace something in the wrong pocket or to think you checked all the pockets, only to check later and find the item.
I would not recommend this unit for most computers as the battery is too small to provide reasonable runtime. Under a 200W load it only lasted 3 minutes while the Back-UPS ES 500 lasted almost 12 minutes. The ES 500 is only slightly more expensive but provides much longer runtime. In my opinion this UPS is only good for very small loads (less than the average computer).
Bought this based on reviews, thinking it will ber great. never worked for more than 5 minutes at a time, after having to spend over an hour with tech support each time. after the 5th time, (I was being patient) the tech told me something must be wrong with the router.returened to Amazon, thank god for the hassled free return policy. will never get this, or any linksys again, going to try D-link next, ope to have better luck.
Denene, Angela, & Mitiz have come together and presented a book that every woman can say Amen to. These three ladies take a look at the many generations of black woman who have truly impacted the lives of black and white woman of today. The authors of "The Angry Black Woman's Guides To Life", breaks down to the reader what it's like to be an angry black woman (A.B.W) and what it takes to keep an A.B.W. happy. The ladies go as far as to discuss our Caucasian sisters - the angry white woman (A.W.W) explaining how these sisters can represent like any A.B.W. Not only do they explain what it takes to be an A.W.W. and A.B.W. they also tell you about some famous ABW & AWW of our own generation and the generations before us.The authors of this book have put together an exceptionally well thought book that encourages woman of all races. This book is an excellent read for anyone trying to figure out any woman.Missy BR.E.A.L. Reviewer
Great product BUT if you are on AT and T cable -- they HAVE TO PING YOUR NEW ROUTER!!! The instructions don't tell you this and I screwed around with it for 2 hours before calling AT and T to see if it was a problem on their end! They need the mac address off the router to ping it. I was up in 5 minutes after at&amp;t did their thing.Best thing about this thing over a net hub is the computers can access the web individually, w/o the server computer being turned on. I like it.
I PURCHASED THE BUTTON BATTERY FROM MLC DIST. AND I RECIEVED IT WELL PACKED AND 3 DAYS EARLIER THAN I EXPECTED; INSTALLED IT AND MY G-SHOCK IS BACK TO LIFE IN NO TIME. VERY SATISFIED WITH MLC AND THE PRODUCT THEY SELL.
Slapped in an IDE hard drive, connected it to my DVR, plugged it in, and it's been running like a champ for 4 months!
A BEAUTIFUL CAMERA ~ Minolta Dimage Xt 3.2 [This unit is very small and compact.] I have gotten in the habit of carrying it where ever I go. This way i can grab photo's of any interesting thing i might see - The Camera is pure Quality, The complete Ideal camera.I liked the Results - Which are Razor Sharp for printsup to 11"x14" so much that i picked up a second one call it a spare....It is great for close up's of very small items - I can get the pictures i want without having to carry a 5 pound bag of photo equipment around! I have used these little gem's now for over Twoyears with no problems. Simple to use and gets the job done with Beautiful Results ~ I Love these cameras!And i did not have to morgage the house to get them.{One of the best priced Quality buys around!}
I waited for this with great anticipation after reading the positive reviews. It is much larger and heftier in person that I thought it would be - especially with the large D sized batteries (It is replacing a Kaito portable that is about 1/8 the size of the Sonido.) I even went so far as to make a paper mock up of it before purchasing it to get a feel for its size. Unfortunately, the paper model was not able to replicate the heft. Of course, its size and weight make it feel like a high quality device and contributes to the great FM sound (more on that later).I like to carry the radio when I walk the dog, so maybe this is a bit too big. I also use it around the house all the time, so it is less of an issue in that situation. I listen almost exclusively to sports radio (mostly Red Sox). In fact, I am a sports radio addict. Games or talk, I can't get enough. The AM reception is good, but I daresay that it is not better than my Kaito. The sound and reception on FM is great. But, since I listen to AM 90% of the time, this is not as critical for me. In AM, the voices sound a bit muddy and muffled. Sounds a bit like you have placed thick plastic wrap over the speaker grille. I wish there was a bass and treble control to sharpen up the voices a bit more. Bummer.A couple of other things: The radio really ought to have a handle given its size and heft. If not a handle, then at least a rubber grip around the natural holding place. Also, I would like to see a lock button to prevent inadvertent changes to the stations or settings (especially since you often press buttons when moving the unit).So, sorry to disappoint everyone. It just didn't measure up for my purposes. I will see how I feel about things in about a month and append to this review.Appended to previous on 2/6:So this radio is starting to grow on me. Since the Pats lost, I have been using the Sonido to listen to the primary updates on NPR. This thing is GREAT at getting in FM. Also, unlike just about all other portable digital radios, there is a display button that changes from station number to time and it stays on the time until you decided to change it back to the call numbers. Really handy since I don't carry a watch.Update: My ferrite bar cracked in half after this fell from three feet off the window sill (I opened the unit to confirm). Bummer. Now the reception for AM is lousy. Boo hoo.Update: After dealing with the broken ferrite bar for far too long, I finally replaced this radio with a Tivoli Songbook that I found for only $10 more than the Sonido. It is a better unit in many ways and for only ten bucks more, it is finally worth the additional cost. Check out my review for the Songbook for details.
We purchased two of these monitors to replace older LCD monitors that stopped working. The monitor does everything we expected.Set up in not intuitive but is OK if you read the instructions. Resolution is good for normal viewing but there is some banding if you are viewing a screen with mostly light colors. This is acceptable as I have observed it on other monitors.It leaves a bit to be desired when used as a TV but the PIP is very good. Again this was the same with our older monitors.I would recommend this monitor if you are looking for a dual function monitor at a reasonable price.
Nice complimentary product for the Pana phone system I purchased. Which it was for both ears though. Id recommend it to anyone.
I was lucky enough to receive this as a gift and was totally blown away by the capabilities of this device. The ActiveSync software is almost transparent and you never have to worry about remembering to sync before you head out the door. A few of my favorite features are the voice recorder, Windows Media Player for mp3's (headphone jack is very nice), and the &quot;transcriber&quot; option, which could even recognize a doctor's handwriting. There are a ton of cool apps you can download/buy for this device, including maps, wireless web software, etc. If you can shell out the $$ and are looking for a handheld with a VERY high &quot;cool factor&quot; please check out the iPaq 3760.
The D40 is Nikon's entry-level SLR, but don't think the image quality suffers as a result of this status. The D40 is an excellent camera! Colors are saturated, its 6mp sensor has excellent effective resolution and its small size and light weight means you can carry it nearly anywhere. The kit lens is remarkably sharp for a kit lens, but can be easily upgraded with another Nikkor DX lens.Great camera.
This is the second time I am buying this switch. The first one worked great, but I have run out of network ports, so now need a second one. Great bargain.
I bought this unit to replace a similar Toshiba multi-disc DVD changer. It is much better than the other multi-disc changers I have owned, mainly because the disc loader and changer tray is a much sturdier mechanism. This was a big problem with my older Toshiba unit. The picture is very good, particularly if you use HDMI switching through a HDMI-switching enabled H/T Receiver.I took away two stars because this unit has one fundamental shortcoming - it is slow to start up - the first time I fired it up, I actually thought there was a problem with the unit.One other noteworthy point is that it is only 1080i compatible and doesn't work up to 1080p. Of course, most of us can't even tell the difference!That aside, good unit - particularly at the amazing price!
I've had this Sony in my home just over a week now, and by far it's the best receiver I've owned. It's a "tweaker's" dream; you can microadjust just about everything soundwise to suit your tastes.I particularly like how the unit holds a unique setting for each function. For example, if you watch DVD's using, let's say, the "Cinema A" setting while in DVD mode, but prefer to hear FM radio in tuner mode on the "Disco/Club" setting, it remembers both without having to toggle through to each every time you switch between one mode or the other. In tuner mode, it will also remember whatever setting you assign each radio station (102.9 on "Disco/Club" and 101.1 on "Concert Hall", for example). Another good feature is being able to name each radio station you preselect, along with each mode of the unit.One of the handiest things about the unit is that I can now control almost all my audio/video components with just one remote! The one that came with the receiver can be programmed to operate most newer equipment.The on-screen equilizer adjustment rocks.The sound output is strong and clear. It far surpasses the receiver it replaced.There's a bit of a learning curve to program the thing to your room and tastes, but I was impressed with the sound right out of the box. Tweaking it only affirmed that I made a good purchase.
gaming is one thing that i love and the 3D games were runing slowso i got this memory and every thing changed this upgrade is worth it if you only have 256.
This is a good turntable if you are on a low budget. If you have a little more money...buy something that will last longer. This isn't made for heavy use, but if you just want a turntable to screw around with, this is the one. This turntable has to be kept CLEAN for it to sound good. If you have the money, I would suggest getting something that would last longer.
Very nice product - except does NOT work with OS X 10.4 Tiger. Apple knows, manufacturer knows - we'll see if bugs are worked out. Until then, know it works great with Panther and previous OS.USB Overdrive seems to solve this problem!
This is the perfect protection for your iPod, and the best protection I ever found. All other items are bulky or you have to take then on and off if you plan to put the iPod in it's base or use it with other equipments, but not with the Moshi iGlaze it is great and totally transparent, all my friends want one. I recommend this product over all in its type.
This sleeve is bulky. There are reasons though. For one, you get a battery built-in that powers the adapters or storage devices without draining the main iPAQ battery source. This pack also has a power port that allows you to plug-in and charge the PDA battery and its own.I bought this expansion pack to run the Compaq WL110 wireless LAN adapter, so I am a bit envious of the Toshiba e740 Pocket PC that has wireless built-in. Even the latest iPAQ does not come standard with wireless built-in. I suppose Compaq wants to continue the Expansion Pack sales.There is a wide variety of Compaq Flash Card adapters. I would consider getting the CF card sleeve over this one if I had the choice over. The reasons would be the smaller size of the adapter cards, the standard CF memory cards which I use for a number of reasons such as digital photos and file storage, would fit natively without a CF card to PCMCIA adapter. Compaq makes a dual PCMCIA and CF card Expansion Pack. If you have the dough, that is the probably the ideal way to go.
I am very pleased with this camera. It is very easy to use and a good size. Takes great pictures, too!
The product was as advertised. Good reception, good replication of the remote functions. Not a piece of cake to set up, especially the remote sensor that needs to be precisely attached to the cable box. Good value and an inexpensive alternative to installing cable and a new TV in another room.
I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED TWO PAIRS OF THESE SPEAKERS FOR MY CARX SHOP.THEY WERE CHEAP I FIGURED IF THEY WENT BAD NO BIG LOSS.$32.00 WITH FAST FREE SUPER SHIPPING.MUCH TO MY SURPRISE THESE LITTLE SPEAKERS SOUND GREAT.MIDS AND HIGHS ARE GREAT,BASS IS GOOD FOR SUCH A LITTLE SPEAKER.WHEN I DECIDED TO ADD SOME OUTDOOR SPEAKER BY THE POOL AT HOME I ORDERED THIS SET.MY FIRST TWO PAIRS ARE A YEAR OLD AND GET USED 6 DAYS A WEEK AT MID VOLUME.THESE THAT I USE AT HOME HOME ARE GOING TO GET PUNISHED SO I AM INTERESTED TO SEE HOW WELL THEY ARE GOING TO HOLD UP.IL REVIEW AGAIN WHEN I BUY THE NEXT SET FOR MY GARAGE.
Wow, after decades of always having multiple remotes cluttering the table, this baby takes the cake! We have 5 pieces to our entertainment system including dish pvr 625 and Pioneer plasma with OTA HD.This remote quickly switches your inputs, and correcty powers the correct components flawlessly. The color LCD is a great touch, and the ability to dock and charge over night is priceless.The signal is way stronger than our pioneer 5070 remote which only worked when pointed directly at IR port. Now we can aim this halfway between our tv and other A/V equipment (about 10 feet) and still control equipment as needed.Some of the buttons click a little when pushed, but you get used to it quickly. The software works well, but advanced programming is not for technology challenged.I greatly look forward to installing some dimmer lights that can be paired with this remote, for the ultimate in home theater convenience!This remote is worth every every penny and simplifies even our complicated and diverse A/V setup, get it now, you wont be disappointed.
These won't blow you out of the water, but if you need a good set of surface mount speakers with a simple mounting system they do the trick.
After reading several reviews and figuring, "For the price, what have I got to lose?", I purchased some of these little marvels and was quite impressed with the sound quality AND especially their ability to block ambient noise. I run a commercial lawnmower and assorted lawn maintenance equipment for hours a day, and am able to listen to my favorite songs without feeling like the mp3 player is competing with my noisey equipment. I've owned active noise- cancelling earphones and these run circles around them. As mentioned by other reviewers, I was able to cut the volume of my player by one- half (that's referring to the volume used with the noise- cancelling unit!) Plus the lack of the inconvenient noise- cancelling module banging me in the chest constantly! The ear cushions sealed very well (make sure to read insertion directions,) and caused NO discomfort. I can't recommend these enough. You have to try them to believe them. Oh yes, as far as the overpowering bass... I did set the bass down a small amount on my EQ, but I thought the sound was quite good. A little more midrange than I personally prefer, but I can live with that. When I can sit on my mower and have to "listen" to make sure it's running, that's awesome in my book!
Easy to assemble, has all the ports I needed, runs cool and looks nice next to my mac pro.
In short, Quick delivery, works perfectly. What more needs to be said about a product.
The frequency range and volume output is simply amazing. I've tried many different head phones and this is by far my best pair. I also have one of those studio "ear muff" head phones which cost $200 dollars and this $5 pair, although not better, is very similar in terms of sound quality. Be sure to insert them correctly or else some sounds may sound muffled or just weird.My final thought is this is the best $5-$10 you'll ever spend.
Mush have if you have a GPS and topo map software
I personally think that these headphones do not sound that great. The bass is truly lacking and the highs are not very clear either. I bought these headphones because of their previously 5 star review but I stand firm in giving it a three. Don't buy it to try it out. You'll regret it.
Great just what i wanted, simple easy to use plug in and hope i don't get a spike
Having had the older model of this set with it's proprietary battery, this model and the AAA's is heavier. The biggest difference so far is battery life and the weight mostly. Still get an occasional beep from some sort of interference. In my opinion, battery power seems to be important for reception in these models. The older one's batteries depleted fairly fast as did reception. This model's battery life is outstanding so reception strength is also much better and longer. Neither the older or newer model have the range claimed by manufactures but neither do cordless phones. I wish I could go outside while listening to them but there is no way. I'm happy I bought them in the forty some dollar range while they were on that incredible sale. I'm impressed that it comes with the RCA connections along with both adapters for the 2.5 and 3.5mm headphone audio jacks for basically any application.
This sleeve was purchased for use with a Mac iBook G4; the laptop fits perfectly; the case is well designed, easy to use, protects the computer very well and the waterproof nature of the sleeve is an added benefit, since it also keeps out dust and dirt when traveling. We bought a 2nd one for our son to use with his laptop.
I have studied speaker design for 18 years now. My Grandfather worked for Marantz/Craig/Fisher in the 70's. I have never built any speakers myself. Why? Because the technology out there today is so terrific at a great price point to boot.KEF really know their stuff when it comes to loudspeaker design. First of all, they utilize a rounded speaker cabinet. Why? Because, when the sound waves hit the back wall of a speaker it can create distortion called standing waves(resonance and echo). Using a rounded speaker design the standing waves are virtually eliminated. It would be very difficult for anyone to build a rounded speaker with this engineering.Next, KEF uses concentrically placed drivers (this means the trebble and bass sound eminates from the same plane, and sometimes the same voice coil). In terms of imaging, this configuration makes sense. Trebble frequencies travel at higher speeds than lower frequencies. If you think about it, a conventional speaker system has the Tweeters (and voice coils) closer to the listener because the voice coils are on not on a true vertical line above the woofer. The standard speaker configuration can also lead to "lobing". This is when the shared frequencies of the woofer and tweeter (around the crossover point) enter the listeners ears at different times causing muddiness. This is not so with the KEF IQ's and it really shows. The Mids and highs are crisp and realistic.Next, the IQ speakers are constructed of poly and aluminum materials not paper. This lends itself to better response in the midrange frequencies (Woofer) and greater extension in the high frequencies (tweeter). KEF claims a frequency response of 45hz-40Khz. This is terrific for reproduction of SACD and DVD-Audio formats.Finally, KEF decided on a "fluted" port. This is a port that is flared, thus reducing port noise associated with bass reflex designs.So how do they sound?...The imaging of these speakers is terrific. They virtually "dissappear" leaving the listener the effect of being totally "enveloped" in sound. Off-axis response is terrific too. This means that you don't need to be sitting in the "sweet spot" (Center) to hear both channels at equal sound levels. No matter where the listener sits they are "enveloped in equal sound.Bass extension is terrific too. This gives the listener the impression that these speakers are larger than they really are. A subwoofer would be a nice compliment for a large room, but for a small to medium room these speakers do just fine alone. There is a slight warmth in the mid-trebble range with an accentuated high trebble range. In the mid to low midrange, there is a real sence of "forwardness" especially in voices.I would like to see KEF design this speaker with more internal damping material to minimize some of the internal reflections. Keep in mind, enjoyment of sound is subjective, and that is why I have an equalizer.I would place these speakers on 24" stands and place them about 8-10 Feet apart, and about 1-2 feet from the back wall.These are really enjoyable speakers to listen too. And, engineering to this degree usually cost much much more. KEF really knows how to perfect great sound at an affordable price. Thanks KEF
I have used this battery for less than 2 years. As far as the minute of life display, it DOES NOT work! I have had my camers completely shut off while the battery indicator still say 95 mins. or more. Lately, it shuts off after a few shots and the flash is weak. I have not been happy with it since I got the camera, but am purchasing a new one, because I don't want to buy a new camera, yet.
I'm starting to wonder whether Sony is even on the right track in trying to remain relevant in the mp3-centric digital music world.I think something like NetMD would have been utterly fantastic three years ago, when USB-enabled computers were starting to gain mainstream adoption, and before hard disk and cd-r burner prices hadn't dropped low enough for more people to rip and burn their music collection. Then, I think, the ability to transfer up to five hours of music onto a single, (relatively) inexpensive minidisc would have held greater appeal.Regardless of timing, the NetMD technology is still pretty neat. You are able to transfer digital content, either imported mp3/wma or audio CD's, directly to minidisc using one of three compression settings.SP, the full-bore setting, allows up to 80 minutes on one disc, and is the best sounding of the three. It is &quot;lossy&quot; compression, like mp3, but to my damaged ears, they sound at least as good as CD's. LP2 doubles the storage time, but the increased compression makes the resulting recordings sound like... well, ALMOST as good as a 160kbps cbr mp3. Almost.LP4 quadruples storage time, but as you might guess, the sound quality is pretty dodgy, comparable to a poorly ripped 128kbps (or lower) cbr mp3. LP4 is pretty much a lost cause as far as most rock goes, but it is surprisingly passable for hip-hop and spoken word (and probably for most electronica, but I have yet to test this).As far as transferring existing mp3/wma content goes, I wouldn't recommend it (I know, it pretty much nulls the hype of NetMD, doesn't it?). I've tried converting a batch of 160kbps cbr mp3's to SP and LP2, using the included OpenMG Jukebox (or as some folks call it, the OMFG Jokebox). At SP, the sound quality is comparable to the original, but the transfer to MD takes almost as long as the length of the content. Transfer in LP2 is faster, if you disregard the processor-hog conversion to ATRAC LP2 mode, but the sound quality takes a nosedive.From what I've read, OMFG Jokebox is notoriously unstable. Or so I've read. I've been able to successfully install it on two separate Windows 2000 Pro machines, and I'm feeling so lucky, I'm going to buy a lottery ticket once I'm done with this review.That said, once you fast forward to 2002, where more people than not have gigabytes of existing mp3's on her or his hard disk, you have to wonder whether it's more convenient to rely on a solid state mp3 player to take small sections of this content without any further format-shifting, or dump them en masse to CD-R/W's for use with 3&quot; or 5&quot; disc-based mp3 players. If NetMD handled mp3's and wma's natively, I think this product would have much more relevance today. However, due to intellectual property concerns, I think Sony hamstrung itself with its convoluted content management system.In the meanwhile, I've been using the Net MD Simple Burner program to transfer audio CD content directly to MD (mostly in LP2 mode, with some LP4, but for some weird reason, SP is NOT available as a transfer mode with Simple Burner!). I have started amassing a usable variety of discs packed with songs for the gym or for walks in the park, and from there on, it's straightforward MD goodness. Compact form factor, high skip resistance, durable media, high battery life. Basically all the things that most CD-R/W mp3 players (especially the 3&quot; units) aren't.I'm inclined to think that Sony munged the Minidisc yet again, this time with questionable software, but the good news is that I am still able to make use of NetMD. Drop me a line if you have any questions or war stories to share.
I recently bought this tv and couldnt believe the difference between it and my Westinghouse. The Sharp is probably 2 times clearer than the other. We are very pleased with the purchase and will probably stick with Sharp from now on.
This is an attractive rolling briefcase with some flaws. There's no way to adjust the extendible handle to your height. I'm 5'5" and it's too long for me to comfortably pull, so I find I hold on to the side of the handle; otherwise, it drags too far behind me and impedes the people following me. It also weighs eight pounds before even putting a laptop and folders, papers, etc. into it, making it quite hefty to lug up and down subway steps. Although I specifically looked for a vertical briefcase, its bulk makes me realize I would have been better off with a padded rolling backpack. It does, though, accommodate my 15" laptop, as well as my 17" if it's put in the taller section, and not in the bolstered section for 15" laptops.
As an IT professional I deal with USB flash drives quite frequently. Needless to say I have been VERY disappointed with the SanDisk Cruzer Micro drives. I bought one in December 2005 and used it to transfer files between home and the office. It worked fine for about 4 months and then died with the same symptoms everyone is reporting here - basically it all means there are bad sectors on the drive and it is irreparable. So I thought it was a fluke and got another one in April. It lasted one month before crashing just like the other one did. Don't buy this unless you're in the market for a disposable drive!
Great headphones, reduces, no, eleminates outside noise. The only sounds your left with are those resonnating inside your mellon. I've tried several other types all claiming to eleminate noise from outside sources....NOT! At least not as well as these bad boys. Well under valued, hurry and make your purchase before the makers get wise and boost the price up. Still would be worth it!Going deaf and lovin' it
I purchased this product only 1 week ago, with some hesitation based upon reviews. However, all reviews of this type of produce were luke-warm at best, no matter what the price of the product. It seemed that approximately 30% of people who purchased any portable DVD had some problem, requiring return/replacement. Also, most factory warranties are similarly anemic. I normally purchase online for the discount, but chose to purchase this product locally (same as online price), so that I could have more personilzed service if necessary. Also, I normally do not purchase the extended warranty through the store, but for this product, I did because of the potential for problems (and the poor manufacturer warranty of 1yr parts / 3 mos labor). The first thing that I noticed is that everything I needed was in the box - including DC adapter, video cables (unlike some more expensive models - and these things are expensive to buy separately). The unit had a good feel to it, and the screen hinge felt solid, not flimsy like some. My biggest complaint so far, is that the screen does not fold all the way flat (almost), which is pretty important if you will be hanging it off the back of a seat in the mini-van. The battery is a bit awckward, being a rather bulky separate piece that attaches to the back of the unit (limiting screen opening angle), with a wire plugging into the same port as the AC adapter, but you get used to it. With the battery pack attached, the screen only opens up a bit beyond 90 degrees. The picture is sharp, and the colors very good, with an excellent wide viewing angle - even in the sun. In the store, the difference between the model several hundred dollars more expensive was negligible (and the sound better). Unlike other reviews, I found sound quality to be good (for portable), and was clearly able to hear it in the car over the background noise (if you are looking for theater sound without headphones, don't buy portable). With headphones, the sound is outstanding. The battery has lasted longer than the advertised 2.5 hours even after mutliple charges, and I have been able to watch 2 movies before recharge. It attaches very easily to my home TV, and works nicely in that capacity. (unfortunately, my 2 year old thinks that it is now his - "MINE!" - ugh ) I have been using the unit constantly since it's purchase to find any problems while still in the 30-day return period. Overall, I am pleasantly surprised, but did not give 5 stars due to inability of screen to fold flat, and unit's features which are only available with using included remote (both which are acceptable IMHO). Most problems I have seen in reviews have occurred immediately, a few more approximately 6 months out - hence the extended warranty purchase. I have recorded a few MPEGs from the internet onto VCD, and it has played them without any trouble whatsoever. Good luck.UPDATE: 11/27/2003Still using the player nearly daily. Working great! Very pleased with investment.
I bought this product for $13 and I have not been disappointed with it. It is lightweight, sturdy and does what it is suppose to. It also comes with carrying case
For the money you can't beat this printer. Prints faster than any inkjet could and for a lower cost per copy. Also if you print with the toner saver turned on it is even lower per sheet to print. Bought this so I could print over my network. I have it hooked up to my switch which is hooked to my router. Went into my router and gave the printer a static IP address. Had trouble with the webpage based setup just couldn't keep the thing working.What I did to get it working correctly is, add it as a local printer on each computer then change the port setting to TCP/IP. I then entered the IP address of the printer 192.168.X.X. Works great like this and wakes up from the power saving sleep mode. Even with the small networking problem I still gave this 5 stars.
I bought this item along with, Tamrac MX5343 M.A.S. Lens Case - Pro 100, Tamrac MX5341 M.A.S. Lens Case - Pro 50, Tamrac MX5347 M.A.S. Lens Case - Pro 200, Tamrac M.A.S. Filter Belt Pack, and Tamrac M.A.S. Modular Accessory Belt.I like it a lot and found it nice and very useful.I use it with my Tamrac 5587 Expedition 7x and Tamrac M.A.S. Large Modular Accessory Belt.If you are in a situation where you need to carry so many lenses and need to shift between them quickly, then you must have this item along with the other cases and the belt.
I bought this because it looked compact and the best i could find, that i could afford at the time, and it stated that it supported 4th Generation I pod Nano.As soon as i connected it, my screen lite up and said will not support this device. I was disappointed. The sound was decent, u just have to adjust your sound settings on your I pod settings so u don't get too much static.Sorry wasn't to happy with it.
I love the iPod interface, but this little guy just can't seem to last two years. My hard drive died, and the Apple store couldn't get it going again unless I shelled out $200-$250 for a replacement hard drive. Might as well buy a new one. I have to say that these iPods either have batteries or hard drives that die in what seems to be a short time frame. Apple did offer me a 10% discount on my next iPod if I turned in my old one, but to be honest, I found that a laughable offer give how much I originally paid for it. They also wanted me to buy the $60 extended warrenty (so that it would cover two instead of one years). Apple, if you can't make a product that lasts for two years, then either take it off the market or improve your quality. I did buy another iPod because the store offered me a student's discount, but if this one dies with in two years, I am seriously going to consider another company.
had carpal tunnel in both hands. Have NOT had any problems in my wrists since using this mouse; have alleviated ALL of my pain. You will be glad you purchase.
These speakers are really good for the price, normally to get good quality sound around the room you need to put a few hundred dollars into speakers, especially if you don't want excess wires running across the room. Mine worked wonderfully straight out of the box. I know it's been mentioned in other reviews bu keep in mind that they aren't stereo and the remote doesn't turn them on but they work great and are perfect for get togethers when you want music throughout the house. I threw a holiday party and placed speakers all around my apartment to play festive music and the speakers performed wonderfully!
The item i ordered was wrong. I asked them if it was me or did they send the wrong one. The answer i got back was i would have keep it because i opened it. Well when i opened it that's when i will reealized it was wrong. I could.nt even reach anyone on the phone to talk about it. They just wouldn't try and reslove the problem. I know its not your fault but your supplier ANTOline (warehouse) wouldn't even work with me. So fot this reason i probably wont order anything from Amazon anyore if it comes thru this Warehouse. It's not the cost it's the the way treat customers. I order the right unit from someone else. AND IT'S A 5 STAR UNIT.
After searching for weeks for an Ipod car kit for my Mazda RX-8 I stumbled upon this product and decided it was the best bang for my buck. The price is outstanding for all that you receive, plus this options leaves my Ipod in my pocket instead of in my car. Everything on the unit works as advertised and I can't say enough good things about it.
This product does what it promises. Easy to apply and fingerprints are not the problem they once were. Although I still see somewhat of a glare on my Kindle, it is greatly reduced. Thumbs up for overall performance and price!!
Failure of the antenna part of the Belkin head phones is caused by the extreamly thin wire strands inside the headset cord braking. I had a Roady 2 portible purchased in 2006 that used the same phones with a different plug end and I had the same problems. I purchaed 3 phones over 2 years. They don't make them anymore so I purchased a Inno and I see I will be getting the same problems as before. If the wire inside the cord had more strands, the headsets would work better, longer. Here are some tips on making the headsets last longer.Never tug on the cord when removing the plug from the radio and be careful when pluging the cord in the radio not to pinch or put any pressure on the cord.Try to keep the cord from swinging as you walk or jog.Don't let the cord bend sharply in one place a lot of times. Easy to do where the cord inters the radio plug end.Hope this helps
I love this mouse. For under 50 dollars, I think this may have been the best mouse I can get. Very comfortable. It has smooth surface and sensor accuracy is very amazing. I'd recommend this product to my friends.
I got myself one of these for Christmas, to use while working out. I'm a Linux-only kind of guy. Transferring files was no problem at all, since it just presents itself as a USB storage device same as a thumb drive, but it took me a while to figure out how to convert video for it (especially how to get the audio and video sync'ed properly). This is apparently a common and much-discussed problem; the d2-convert script that's out there on the web seems to do a good job for both DVD content and avi/mp4 stuff I've downloaded from the web. A little more flexibility or at least better documentation would be a big plus here; that cost them half a star.Since figuring out how to get video onto it, my experience with the device has been very pleasant. The screen is simply beautiful, the sound is good, the battery life is excellent, the interface is intuitive (though it does often seem to require a tap or two more than it should). However, Cowon does lose another half-star because yesterday the unit appeared totally dead for no apparent reason. It didn't respond to power-on, or to connecting via USB to my computer (which normally results in the screen waking up to tell you you're connected). The reason this only cost them half a star is that I was able to find the solution pretty quickly on Cowon's web site; there's a reset button between the power and USB ports which, if pressed with a paper clip, puts the unit back into its normal power-off state. Voila, my little companion was back. While it would be better if such things never happened, the fact that it was easily solved kept it from being a disaster.The reason for my review title is that I believe the D2 is only a firmware/documentation update or two away from being darn near perfect. If I were designing a device in this category at this price point, this - with the couple of changes already noted - would be it. This is the second Cowon device I've owned, BTW (the other's a G3). They might not be the most familiar name in the business, but because of these experiences I've come to think they're one of the best.
This monopod is very easy to use, ok, how can you mess up a monopod! I have used the monopod for photo/hiking trips from Kansas to the mountains of Colorado. Very light, helps stabalize the camera in high winds and has provided me with the ability to take many very nice distance photos. I would not suggust using it for a hiking stick..it's just not durable enough, but to hold and stabilize your shots.. excellent!
It's a good product that functions well. Price was a bargain as it is hard to find new component stereo equipment these days.
We've had ours for 4 years so far and it's still going strong! Great radio for in the shower! Highly recommend it.
I think that Compaq did a reasonable job of redesigning this expansion pack compared to the original. Especially since this one comes with an extra battery and the original was just a big block of plastic. I often use a Targus Stowaway keyboard, so having the extra power is extremely useful. Another nice feature is the screen protector. It is just like the one that comes standard with the 3800 series. This is great for protecting your investment. The pack only adds about a of an inch to the thickness of the unit, although psychologically it feels a lot thicker with the screen protector. The only negative comment I can offer is the fact that the pack with the battery adds a lot of weight to the unit. The pack and battery together are about the same weight as the iPAQ itself. Therefore the unit in the sleeve is double the original weight. It takes a little time to adjust to this fact, but having the extra memory and battery is well worth it. Besides, if you don't need the extra storage or power during a meeting or trip you can slide the pack off and travel light for a while.
I find this printer to be versitile, extremely portable, and economical to use (as it doesn't require the manufacturer's cartridges as some other small photo printers do). I carry this printer with me on trips and on family visits. In combination with my Sony 7.2 megapixel digital camera, I can print clear, color bright prints on the spot. I have even printed my grandchildren's less than clear photos from their simple digital cameras and watched as the printer cleaned up unclear photos. I have not found the paper to print panoramic prints, but I look forward to using this option. The advantage to this printer over the earlier, cheaper models is that it gets rid of red eye, allows for some photo cropping, and has a fun 'framing' option.
Works as expected. In great condition. Met all of my expectations. I used it to hook up my new dvd player to my tv and it works like a charm.
Unfortunatly when shopping for a prosumer camera in this price range weighing the pros and cons is definitatly tough. The canon XL1s is and Excellent camera that captures the ENG style most pro cameras at this range misses. However before getting all hot and bothered over that the camera has trouble focusing in low light and a very pixilated picture when it does. The Mic on some of the the XL1s's &lt;not all of them> pick up body noise which is extremely distracting since zooming is a loud function. They sell an adaptor for about $$$ but I have no idea how good it is. To boot there are no XLR plugs on the camera. So guess what. You got it another adaptor.Ok its not all bad In fact there is some good. The 16:9 crop bars are excellent for professional shooting. The ENG camera build is of the professional style so you look like the real deal. For the Director in us all the focus ring allows for a makeshift short depth of field... excellent for a film look. At this price you have to bite the bullet and weigh the pros and cons and hope when your return peroid ends you made the right decision.
I bought this for birding and general use, after a recommendation from a California Park Ranger. I'm generally pleased--bright optics with crisp resolution, quick focusing, rugged construction. They are definitely worth the money. My only disappointment is that these binoculars are a bit on the heavy side.
So far no problems-nice compact all-in-one and also pleasing to the eye. This replaced my HP 7310 which failed after having it for about 5 years. As in other reviews that I noticed before purchasing the C6180 this printer does make a little noise when scanning-unusual but I can deal with it. I printed a couple of 4x6 pictures and they came out looking excellent. Text printing was fine too.I highly recommend this all-in-one especially for the price that I got thru Amazon.
About this seller: JP addressed a minor order discrepancy quickly and politely. Great customer service!!THE SHORT OF IT: Answering machine does what it's supposed to, with straightforward operation and decent sound quality.Minor setup annoyances:1. Setting the clock is a bit tedious. It calls out the minutes audibly until you get to the proper time (you can't scroll backwards); a little irritating when you start at :00 and have to go all the way to :552. The cover for the battery backup is held in place by a tiny screw. Who wants to fumble around for a screwdriver? Why not design it with a locking slide type cover?
I've gone through 2 iPod mini cases now, this is my third-- by far this is the best yet. The hard outer shell, is great - I tend to drop my iPod and this case protects it very well. The nicest thing is the way it's made so that the charging cord and car adapter can be used while the case is on. The other cases I've had did not have this capacity. I also like how it clips - it is not a tension clip it is a slide clip -- so you don't have to worry about the spring holding the tension breaking (what happened to my last case) and the clip will also not just get knocked off of your pocket. The slide feature of the case is a bit stiff. Overall a great case.
I really like this laptop sleeve. It's much sturdier than neoprene sleeves so it has a better chance of protecting your laptop. My computer was easy to insert and remove. It is quite thick, however (ah, the price of added protection!) and it wouldn't fit into my bag with my paper files. So back to amazon it goes :(
The HDMI female looks like it's a male adapter in the package. However, it is a female adapter plug. I was skeptical about the quality of the product but it is fantastic. Great price as well.
I ordered this for my 2000 Toyota Tundra, only to find out that in 2000 they put two different stock stereos in, one with 20 pins(the one I have) and one with 10 pins(the one I ordered). SO be sure to double check before ordering
This is a beast of a monopod that will last a lifetime. If you are waffling between the carbon fiber monopods (Manfrotto 694CX Carbon Fiber 4 Section Monopod (Black)or theManfrotto 695CX Carbon Fiber 5 Section Monopod (Black)) and this one, this monopod is way heavier than you might imagine. The big difference, weight capacity - the carbon fibers will hold eleven pounds and this one will hold over twenty five pounds. If I were a more casual non-sports photographer and not considering some heavy photography equipment, I'd go with the carbon fiber (your back and arms will thank you later).The other key on this monopod, even folded up, it is long. The full extension is over six feet; completely closed it is around two and a half feet. The top end is outstanding - I'm six feet two and will be able to shoot verticals at full extension.These two elements don't seem like much taken alone, but they do add up to a beast of a monopod.There have been recommendations to use this without a head; I'm not in that camp at all. I think this requires a head. The problem with using the screw included, once you've screwed the camera in and tightened it, the camera is fixed to the monopod; no ability to rotate it, tilt it, or loosen the camera quickly. That screw is fixed solidly to the monopod body.In my mind there were really only two choices for heads, Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release - Replaces 3229, or the less expensive but lighter without the quick release,Manfrotto 234 Monopod Tilt Head (Replaces 3232). I chose the quick release, I've used enough tripods and monopods without quick releases to know I personally need this feature.This monopod, capped with the tilt head is a formidable camera device. The tilt allows very fast switching between horizontal and vertical framing - amazing how fast and simple that movement is. Adjustment up and down is silky smooth, the latches are firm and positive. The grip is massive; I have a large hand and appreciate a large grip. The hand loop is a bit odd, I'm sure I'll get used to using that.The triangle legs are a nice addition. When it starts raining and I need to pull the monsoon cover over my camera, those three little legs will be a lifesaver. They are also excellent rest for this heavy monopod.I use monopods mostly at sporting events, football. During play, I will likely not use the tripod legs; they will get in the way. However, between quarters, those will come out to rest my arms. My camera equipment is not horribly heavy, a Canon XTi and 75 to 300mm Tamron zoom. I'm going to upgrade to a 7D and maybe a much larger telephoto - therefore I opted for this beast of a monopod. My previous monopod was a freebie that came with an old Tamron telephoto. It was light weight and not very satisfying to use.The tripod legs screw off the bottom of the monopod. The threading is a bit complicated and easy to cross thread. The legs flop around a ton while you are messing with this attachment. The whole leg assembly is attached by three Allen set screws. Manfrotto supplies an Allen wrench to remove the whole assembly.When not using the tripod legs, there is a nice rubber tip that will work well on floors and will dig into turf reasonably well.I'm used to the beefiness of Manfrotto and Bogen - I have a massive old Bogen tripod that will never ever die. Everything about these two companies is solid silky smooth construction.My biggest problem with Manfrotto was sorting through all the options, there are just way too many. They have monopods at virtually every price point, and then monkey around with combination monopods. They are a bit like buying a car, sometimes a model up gets you more for less money. This monopod with the swivel head was exactly the money I wanted to spend and got the ruggedness I was hoping for.If you will put a video camera on one of these, this is a similar monopod, but with a fluid head at a very nice price point,Manfrotto 560B Fluid Video Monopod with 234RC Head (Black).I fully expect to get run into by a football player this season (I got kicked last season). I also fully expect this monopod will come out unhurt. If you register on line, the warranty is extended to five years, but doesn't cover being run over.
I just upgraded from the ER-6 to the ER-4P. I actually liked the ER-6, but my son's puppy liked them even more. I was pretty upset...until I plugged the ER-4's into my ears. Incredible. I've forgiven the dog. I've tried out many top buds. Only the Shure SE-420's are in this league, and I would say it's a matter of personal preference and fit between the two. As a musician, I really appreciate the clarity these buds offer. If your Ipod is filled with low bitrate crap, then what's the point? But if you've cared enough about your music to fill it with high bitrate or lossless tunes, then take the plunge. Personally, I set the eq on my Ipod to acoustic, which provides just a little extra at the high and low frequencies that even 320 mp3's seem to lose.
This TV is everything the reviews say it is and more. We've had it over a month now and enjoy the incredible picture and dynamic sound quality. However getting it delivered here was a different story. At the time of purchase, the TV was offered by Amazon and included free delivery. I purchased it on Nov 28- and was shipped on Nov30. The expected delivery date was Dec 11- and that seemed about right considering shipping cost was included and was being shipped ground.I had read that the shipping carrier (Eagle) would call me to set up an appointment when the TV arrived at the destination city. Not so. It was Dec 11 and I hadn't got a call from anyone yet. I know this is an "estimated" date of delivery and not the actual -so I gave it a couple more days, and still no call.Meanwhile I had been tracking the shipment. The first tracking history showed the TV being shipped and arriving in Philadelphia, PA, where it sat for about 4 days. The next time I checked the tracking info - it showed it was in Columbus, OH. and the tracking history of it being in Philadelphia for 4 days- was gone. The TV then sat for another 4 days in Columbus. I wrote an email to Amazon and told them I was past my delivery date. They replied next day and said the shipper has been trying to get a hold of me for delivery.I called Eagle on Dec 13- and they said they had been trying to call the phone number that was listed on their order (which of course was different than the phone number I used on my Amazon order.) The first person I talked to was very polite - but said "yes we have your TV and the earliest date we can deliver is Dec 22." I explained that the phone number I gave Amazon was correct and asked how this could have gotten screwed up? So without an answer-she forwarded me to someone else. The second person said she could get my TV on a truck out to my home between 10AM -2PM on Dec15. I was thrilled- and setup the appointment.We waited around until 2PM - but of course it didn't come. We had dinner plans that evening and were getting ready to leave when the doorbell rang. It was 4PM and the TV arrived. The delivery guys were very polite and brought the TV inside. When they took the TV out of the box- I noticed that most of the packaging foam on the top part was damaged. This was a very unsettling feeling for me, but I inspected the TV for cracks or scratches and amazingly- found no trace of damage. Since then- we haven't had any problems and are very happy. I give the TV a 4.5 and the delivery a 1 stars- with an overall feedback rating of 3.
The design is just to die for. CD Tray opens the same way Bang & Olufsen ($3200 price). It is as if you bought Bentley for the price of Geo Metro. I had hard time finding stereo system that you can hang on the wall and MP3 playback capabilities.It plays any MP3 CDs I have thrown at it.If it cost twice as much it would still be a steal.Music reproduction is just fine. Reception on low AM frequency could be better. Just love it
I was having 2 options when buying digi cam fujifilm finepix 3800(now 3000) or Sony dscp 92I bought dscp92 becs of high pixel range 5mp against fuji's 3.2mp and small size but after comparing its result with Fuji I m really disappointed. I think Fuji's finepix technology is best for better color quality and sharpness. (6X zoom and 4 battery power is bonus!!) I was lucky I bought it form C'city so I can go back within a month and gat it change or return it!! ;)for those who are high pixel rage maniac(like me)- high pixel doesn't affect ur picture quality if u wanna take normal postcard size prints it will help u to just take big copy and 3.2 range is good enough for around 10X12 inch picture.never buy HP digi cam i bough 1 from Amazon and return it in 2 days becs of poooooooor picture quality(Sony is not so bad)-----UPDATE: actually i returned this and bought another one see all my reviews--------
I purchased my LX7 mouse in May, 2009. This is the best mouse I have ever used. For me, it is the perfect size. I have it connected to my desktop computer and it has never been turned off and still shows a "good" battery signal in January, 2010. (I have never changed the batteries.) I also use for editing photos and the precision is great. My mouse has never lost its signal. If you're looking for a great mouse at a great price, I highly recommend the LX7.
Put this on an Intel Core i3-2120 with the stock fan and it runs pretty cool while I'm gaming. I will definitely buy this in the future.
I purchased this cable for the Pioneer AVH-P5000 DVD. I read a few reviews that said it wasn't compatible with the iPhone. I was skeptical at first, but I decided to give it a chance. After installation, I connected an iPhone 3gs, and it works perfectly!! The only flaw is that it doesn't charge the iPhone while connected.A Must Have!!!!!!!
My home security system started to beep every so often and a yellow trouble light indicated something was wrong let me know...well..that something was wrong! ;-) I have a DSC annunciator that blinks for code...rather basic...but figured it out that the battery was probably bad. So I read many reviews and thought the price and quality of this battery were perfect. This one is rated at 5amp per hour versus my old battery that was 4 or 4.5 per hour. I'm a bit compulsive and when you shop for a replacement for anything you usually want to err on the safe side...get the same color etc. Well, this one isn't black like the others! LOL ...but it works great and the price was among the very best I could find. Fast shipping, nicely packaged, low price....installed and working fine...works for me!
The Olympus C-2100 digital camera has the power and features that are hard to find in most other digital cameras. Its ability to zoom from 35mm to over 1000mm (35mm film equivalent) makes this camera worth the price alone! The image stabilization that is also a part of this camera is an added bonus. Most other digital cameras in this price range zoom up to only about 200mm (35mm equivalent) and do not allow for multiple shots.For those of you who are considering a digital camera that goes beyond &quot;point-and-shoot&quot; and has the ability to go in aperture-priority or shutter-priority mode, the C-2100 fills the bill. I do a lot of sports photography and am finding that the C-2100 does a good job. My only additional advice is to buy a 64mb SmartMedia card (the 8mb card that comes with it is insufficient) and a reader for your SmartMedia card that you can connect via USB to your PC. While you can download directly from the camera to your computer, it does add stress onto the camera.You can spend a lot more on a digital camera, but this one will not disappoint.
works ok for low resolution stuff and lower audio quality. but with mt PS3 watching netflixs it cuts in and out. yes i tired other cables with the same settings.
These are basic DVD-R's, and they are priced very reasonably, I have had no issues with them and have not had to waste any discs due to bad recording or any other errors. They do just as they are advertised to do, the quality of the recording is great and the reliability is as good as anyone can ask for.
it's small, nice, slick, and eye-catching! however, casio is pretty new to 'camera' business therefore, the quality of the lens may not be up to those like sony, cannon, nikon,etc. The Ex-S2 is nice, allowing users to manually operate the camera on flash and shutter sensitivity. The joy-stick is a little too small but bearable, not too many functions (menu wise) but moderate for those who doesn't consider themselves - professionals. Then this would be fine, excellent portability, download is easy; the cradle does all the work and the program actually sited for user's (arrangement) on which date and keeps track of how many times u download pictures and etc. after all i think this product is worth the money and it's more like a 'TOY' to keep those out there to be happy with:slickness, James bond perhaps. Definitely a 'must-try' product. highly reccommended.
this item claims to be compatible with mac, but it requires a computer running windows xp or win2k (READ: vista or windows 7 need not apply) in order to set it up. this is a pretty antiquated device that d-link is trying to pass off as current. i returned it as soon as i realized that i wasn't even going to be able to configure it.
I purchased the Princess Forever and Tinkerbell Sassy Pixie for my daughters for Christmas. I haven't given them to them yet but have tested them. There are pros and cons......Pro: ADORABLE! The girls will love them. The sound quality is good and the price is very reasonable at just under $50. I like how the controls are set up. My MP3 buttons are easy to accidently push while you are listening. The design seems very durable and small enough for tiny hands, yet stylish enough for an adult. Lanyard included to wear around their neck. NO BATTERIES! I can only imagine how much I would be spending on batteries so I was happy to see it was recharable. I was also able to just plug it into my laptop and transfer music straight over from itunes without installing additional software. The transfer time was normal. There is also a slot to expand memory or purchased seperatly music on memory cards! This is a big plus!Cons: NO BATTERIES! This is also a con because if you are on a long trip and do not have a computer to charge it then you will have to have the optional jam stand or they are out of luck. It recharges by hooking to your USB port, and the instructions say it can take up to 4 hours to charge for just 8 hours of playtime. I wish they had a back up slot for a AAA battery. Also, there is no digital display, which is standard on even the cheapest MP3s. It held about 30 songs but as stated above, you can expand the memory very cheaply.Overall, I LOVE it! I purchased matching pillow speaker seperately for each one so they can lay in bed and listen to their music and I know they will love it! If I didn't have a MP3 already, I would get the chrome mickey one for myself.
Always in need for a USB extension for some reason. This cable works as described.
I bought the first gorilla alarm last summer for my 2003 Honda 750 ACE,Bought the second for our 2004 Honda Sabre 1100 about a month ago. the second one took less time to install, but both were easy, most time was deciding where to instal. I like the feature giving me the option to deactivate the motion sensor if it is really windy. The only thing that I haven't been able to do is change the alarm siren to one sound rather than it cycling thru all five sounds, probably just me not doing it correctly. All in all I think the service making the purchase and the alarm performance is excellent
Works well.Do not over tighten it on other filters. There is not much to grab on to for unscrew.
Well. I was using the 480i component before this on my HDTV. I notice little to small difference using it. The cable is worth the price. Circuit City wanted to sell me one for US$ 125.50 when I purchased the TV. No way....
I knew what I was getting, but when you open up the package and see 2G of storage in a space so small it's hard to pick up without tweezers, wow.Fits phone well. I wish data transfer was a little faster. I don't know if that's the USB or not, but I am blaming the flash anyway. This plus music phone and media player is a reasonable replacement for a nano.
I bought this bag and its great!!! I put into it a Kodak Easy Share camera, the SLR design and it fit perfectly and with room to spare. I love all the extra pockets and zippers. The shoulder strap is nice and sturdy and didn't break. The bag handle is a good size too. I have the best of all worlds. The bag houses all my cables, memory cards, batteries. Its not too big, not too small. I've searched all over for a Kodak bag and couldn't find one for this money. Even the cheapest made ones are a lot more then this. I have a Kodak camera and I wanted a Kodak bag to put in in and I rate this one 5*. Thank You Cameta
So I was looking for a new pair of earphone to replace a worn out pair of Sony's and came across these. I was shocked because I owned a pair of these when I was in Junior High (Late 80's) and I loved them. I had no idea that they were still being produced. So of course I ordered them...arrived in 3 days and I was off!! The sound quality and the rich bass was like I remembered. And they still seem a bit fragile...so don't just toss them around. The top part used to pinch my hair, but I don't have that problem anymore :)Overall these are some of the best I've owned and still sound great 20+ years later. The retro look may be a turnoff to some, but for others it a kind reminder of days gone by..
A year ago my trusty old Sony 2010 gave up the ghost. As a replacement I purchased the Sony 7600GR since the 2010 was no longer made. In my opinion Sony didn't get this one right. The 7600 was well built, but it was so DIFFICULT to use! No tuning knob. GRRR is right! I often listen while in bed and boy what a disaster that was in the dark. The sound too was very poor. So I decided to spend even more money and purchase the Sangean 909. My bedtime listening has been restored and I spend blissful hours turning that tuning knob and scanning the dials! From Art Bell on AM to November Mike November Coast Guard Weather on SSB.....the 909 does it all! No radio is perfect, but I am as fond of my 909 as I was the Sony 2010, maybe even more so.
This mouse caused my MacBook 2.16 to not awaken from sleep.Also, to be honest, no wireless mouse I have found tracks as well and smoothly as the Apple wireless mighty mouse.I am returning it and would not recommend it with MacBook, unless there is something unusual in my particular case
The headphones save on neck and back pain and allow me to move about the office, get files and do other things because my hands are free and I'm not tied to the handset location. The downside is that I have to purchase a new battery about every 2 years and the unit wore out after only 7-8 years.
MAN!! I finally was able to figure out how to overcome all the obstacles SanDisk mounts for a non-geek user. The obstacles:1) The manual included with the player is close to worthless. The one included on the CD is better though, as mentioned elsewhere, is not exactly normal user friendly.2) Plug in the player to your computer (mine is Win-2000 3+ year-old desktop) after, of course, you figure out where that might be. (Well, ok, not so hard, right next to the plug for my iPod.)3) Great. Now I can load some songs! I go to Windows explorer to see if I can see the new removeable drive show up. Nope. Mine didn't. So I downloaded the recommended software -- Rhapsody. Can Rhapsody see it? Nope. Tried this and that, looked at the doc and finally called Tech Support. After a minorly tense conversation, I finally understand that the help desk person wanted me to change the USB setting from the default MTP setting to "MSC". Success!! Ok -- that's nice I can see if from Explorer, but I can't see it in Rhapsody, still, after disconnecting, reconnecting, etc. What do I do now Ms. Help Desk? Try it on another computer, she says. Nice.:(4) After several hours Googling this problem, reading at forums, trying other stuff, I finally hit upon a "Music Manager" that works!!! Yay! So, I hope you might save some of the time I wasted with trying to make Rhapsody work and waiting for SanDisk to get back to me, etc, etc. Go to the Media Monkey site [...] and try out this terrific piece of freeware that (for me, at least) works very well. I still have to address the "playlist" hurdle but I'll leave that for the morning.I'm satisfied with the player, sound, price, replaceable battery. But until I found Media Monkey, I was planning to return it to Amazon in the morning. (Honestly, if I knew then what I know now, I'd have bought another nano because iTunes is pretty easy.)Dianne
Samsung LNT3253H 32" LCD HDTVThe quality of the picture is excellent, as suggested by other reviews and any professional evaluation you read on this particular model. I want to comment on delivery, however, as I wondered if it would arrive in one piece. No other experience could be better. It arrived within one week, and the local shipper called me to arrange a delivery time range of 4 hours. When delivered, it was carried into my home and unpacked. The box had no visible damage, and in a very short time, it was unpacked and placed for me. What GREAT service. Thanks for a terrific delivery experience.
I was swayed by all the good reviews and bought one, even though the older style Canon backpack I had bought and then promptly got rid of some years back had left a bad taste in my mouth. Well, let's just say things aren't much better. There are a number of improvements and the styling is nice. But a Rebel with battery grip doesn't fit. Therefore, I don't think a 10D or a 20D will either. Not sure about an XT since it is smaller. Assuming of course you have the add on battery grip like I do. The zippers absolutely stink. They are light duty and don't zip smoothly. I feel like the weight of the camera up high will force the zippers to slowly unzip and there goes the camera. I am so unimpressed. It's not even worth the cheap price Amazon is asking in my opinion. Spend some more money for a good bag like a Tamrac.
I am so happy with these speakers. I have a Yamaha RX-V565 amplifier and am in the process of upgrading my speakers for true 7.1 surround sound. I am using these speakers for the rear and side locations. I just ordered a pair of Sony SS-B3000 speakers for my front left and right speakers. I am excited about receiving them also based on the great reviews here at Amazon. The SS-1000 speakers are truly a good sound. I would reccomend buying them. Look great sound great, what more does one need.
Transcend 8GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6) Love it - don't have to worry about running out of space (I use it for my amazonKindle)
good:1)the interface looks good, fancy lookingthat's it!bad:1)DUMB software: keep tell me to "perform illegal U-turn" when I am on i-5 going from SF to LA. It won't re-route until midpoint on I52)Exit: most of the time it will not tell you where to exit from the highway, no street name, no exit# (it will only say "exit in 1500 feet"). So if there's multiple exits (especially in LA!) within couple hundred feet, it will get very confused and make the user confused too! 99% of the time the user will end up getting out on the wrong exit!3)when the highway splits, it won't know which highway it's on if you chose the middle lane. or, it thinks you are on the highway when it's really on the service road.4)frequent reboot/freeze up.5)it will take non-necessary shortcut, get people lost6)won't let you choose the route. Stubborn piece of junk.my wife doesn't want to use it, my friends who had used it don't trust it. makes me look like an idiot.should never get this.
Direct Sound EX29 Extreme Isolation Headphones are premium quality headphones! I am a professional musician and have searched and demo-ed isolation headphones with great sound quality. Direct Sound delivers without compromise! I love them for practice and studio work.Direct Sound EX29 Extreme Isolation Headphones (Black)
This cable sounds great plugged in to my Dual Rectifier and 4X12 cabinate. I recommend buying it and buying it from this seller. It came new and in great shape.
A killer lightweight, portable iPad stand. This thing has lots of positioning flexibility, folds up nice and small for traveling, is very lightweight yet feels sturdy enough. Whether you need one for traveling or just around the house (as I mostly use it), this stand will let you angle the iPad as you see fit, and stays out of the way. The lower notches on which you prop the iPad are rubberized, as are the bottoms of the "feet" of the stand.The only down side for me is that at my preferred angle, the top arm protrudes above the top of the iPad in horizontal mode. But such a minor gripe, and in no way impedes the functionality or the usefulness of this stand.Since it's more like a tabletop picture holder, it should accommodate just about any tablet device out there.
The tape used by the manufacturer to hold the pieces together DESTROYS the outside of each box. The tape is standard, transparent packing tape and a LOT of it is wrapped around the snap-together parts. The whole, taped package of two boxes is also shrink-wrapped, so you must tear that off to detect the product-destroying tape.When un-taped, ALL the adhesive remains on the paper exterior of both boxes in the package. It took me 40 minutes, half a can of Goop-Off and half a roll of paper towels to make this product minimally serviceable.Buy something else, ANYTHING else, than this:Snap-N-Store SNS01617 CD Storage Box, 2 Pack (Black)
OBSERVATIONS:I have used GPS products for years and depression readily sets in when you compare the 3000T to, as an example, a comparable Garmin or Tom-Tom product. The Magellan Units feel 'tinny' in comparasion. They also lack certain rudimentary features native to the Garmin and other Units at the same price point.PRO's:Accuracy is dead-on, and that is what it's all about. With this I am truly impressed.Rerouting time is lightning fast.End of Pro's....CONS:[I] Magellan should have one's speed on the main screen and not buried six hundred levels deep where you are ultimately greeted by a very poor 'fifth grader level' sketch of a speedometer. That needs to be on the main screen.[II] While routing, you can easily get caught in an endless loop if you switch between the Map view and the Maneuver view. This would appear to be a software bug.[III] Since the O/S has a tendency to 'lock up' or 'freeze' (to be expected since the O/S is Windows-based) Magellan should provide something along the lines of a paperclip for those reboots. I have had mine freeze ~6X since I have owned the Unit (two months). As a Network Administrator in an environment that is predominantly Windows, I am used to it &lt;grin>.[IV] 'Stereo' Sound. Hardly. There is one speaker on the rear. 'One' as in 'Mono'. If you want Stereo Sound you're going to have to use a headset of sorts - earbuds perhaps.Note: Magellan does not go to great lengths to explain that you can not use the Music feature while navigating.[V] The boot sequence is patently and uneiquivocally absurd. From a cold boot, you have to hold the power switch in for ten seconds. This is ridiculous. Tom-Tom, Garmin, et al, simply press 'On' and you're done. Conversely, to power the 3000T off you have to hold it five to ten seconds beyond the 'Sleep' Mode, which it goes into automatically when you press the 'On/Off' button. So, tens seconds to bring it up cold, and at least ten seconds to power it down. IMHO, very poor engineering.[VI] The proximity warning is a nice feature, but unfortunately it fires off, IHMO, far too close to that turn you're approaching. And it appears to do so at the same distance regardless if you're going 10MPH or 65MPH. At the latter speed, that is just not enough time.[VII] Volume. What? Say again? Is it me, or is that sound just not loud enough? I can barely - and I mean barely - hear this Unit even with the volume at it's maximum, ambient noise such as radios and the Wife turned off, and the windows rolled up. I have to strain to hear it.[VIII] The text to speech is very, very poor and sounds like 'Mrs. Roboto' on a bad day with a hangover. Trust me - compare this with the Garmin (which sounds like a passenger next to you) and you'll see what I mean.Also, the Magellan will say "Right turn in point three miles, followed by a left turn".Other Units will be more specific with "Right turn onto Main Street followed by a left turn onto Roger Street".Nit-picking? No, I don't think so. Not for five hundred bucks. But again, the bottom line is accuracy and this Unit is, in my opinion, dead-nuts-on.
The fit is good, but, the thick cord (good for longevity) tends to knot, there is no volume/mute control and you won't hear yourself when you speak.
Works as it is supposed to. Drivers were a little difficult to find as the included CD does not include Windows 7 drivers on it. Quick search on Google found it though. Great product, pushes some nice speeds through and gets excellent range.
I already own one of these Op/Tech Digital D Series Neoprene Pouches for my Fuji S7000 and will be buying a slightly larger one later this spring for my new Nikon D-200 DSLR. I could not be happier with the Op/Tech performance.It is an excellent and rather inexpensive protection for those costly Digital SLR's. I use mine all the time and it's especially useful for traveling in the car rather than having the camera sitting out in the open as the Op/Tech pouch is simple to use and opens in a flash.I give it a whole hearted 5 Stars for an excellent product. Check out the other products from Op/Tech as well, their straps and assorted other pouches make it easy to organize that camera bag!
This is a good antenna. It recieves the high definition signals in Winston-Salem very well. The ability of it change the direction of where it points electronically saved me from having to install a roter and solved the programing of channel problems I was having. - JCC
Pot is good produuct. Makes good coffee in a short time. Easy to clean and also keeps coffee hot as long as it is pluged in.
Picked this up here on Amazon from J&R; Music for $108 after shipping. I could not be happier. The price was fantastic and the product works great. I reformatted to NTFC because I needed support for 10+GB movie files (there are step-by-step formatting instructions on the Western Digital website for those of you who -- like me -- may be novices). No problems with that. No problems with the USB or Firewire interfaces either. Both my desktop and laptop detected the drive without a hitch.Buy it at this price before they're gone.
I Purchased these to replace a set of existing speakers of same make and model number they fit like a glove and work great
I installed the zune software, plugged in the zune when prompted, and the crap instantly hit the fan. Windows crashed, I couldnot restart the computer for the harddrives failed. I plugged them into my other pc to try and re assemble them and recover what data I could. Needless to say everything got instantly scrambled. I could not even retrieve Windows it's self! I lost All my files, games, my immaculate grade point avarage(I lost over 6 current large scale assgnments 3 of them due the very next day my excuse not accepted, i should have plugged the zune into her computer...) anyhooooooooo.... I was not too pleased with microsoft after that. Returned the zune and bought myself a brand new apple IPOD.
This product SW sucks: HP ScanJet 7650 Flatbed Scanner with Auto Document Feeder (L1940A#B1H.1). It arrive dead: DOA. It sounds and griding terribly. I had to return.2). No Product road map installation; they did not send it.3). The installation SW for this product sucks. It took me 3 (three) timesto successfully install the SW. Each install took a long, long, long,and very time to complete.4). Poorly test SW and its installation process.5). HW is poor desinged: With power off, the LED is still blinking!Heck, it powered off, while is it still blinking the LED?6). The application sw is terribly poor and not easy to use.7). I can go on and on, on this poorly design and poorly tested product...8). I am very dissatisfied with this product. If I can, I would returnand ask for my money back....It used to be that HP made good products. Not any moore... they aremade abroad and shipped here. As as results poor products, poorquality.That's for now...Don't buy it...Say
I have been using Lonely Planet books in all my travels but I am not very satisfied with this one for the first time. It was not a detailed book and I had hard time in finding places such as restaurants because if the name of place is not written in Korean alphabet it is useless! Maps were useless as well but thanks God, information offices in all cities had detailed maps.
Difficult to open DVd player, subwoofer useless. Save your money. You truly get what you pay for
The charger body is attractive and well designed. It works with both AA and AAA batteries. Read the instructions having to do with adding more batteries in the midst of charging an initial set. Don't do it. Start them all at the same time.The outlet prongs on the charger fold flat so the charger can be put away conveniently. It charges in short order and provides a nice visible light (bottom center) at all times to let you know what is going on. The other dark circles in the picture are holes to let you see which of the sleeves contain charging batteries.I'm totally pleased with this product and its price.
I purchased this to test CAT6 and RG6 cables. The unit comes with a 6" RJ45-male-to-RJ45-male cable, and two RJ45-male-to-BNC-male adapters. If you want to test your coaxial cables with F connectors, you should separately purchase two BNC-Male-to-F-Female adapters.
I purchased this, having read the reviews here, for my parents -- who did not yet have a DVD player.After connecting it for them, we found that the signal it was sending to the TV would cut out -- for about a second at a time -- periodically, such as every five to ten second or so. The TV would go to bluescreen only to continue the DVD a second later.It was fantastically irritating, and I tried connecting the DVD player to another television set but this yielded the same result. We purchased new cables to connect the DVD player to the TV, thinking they might be at fault. Again, the result was the same.After hours of talking with Philips, they came to the conclusion that it was a manufacturing problem, and we had to return the device. We decided to get a different brand.This was very annoying, especially given that this was my parents' first DVD player.I should note, however, that we may well have been a rare manufacturing defect -- this could be a one in a million thing. (This is the reason why I'm giving two stars instead of one.) I am perfectly willing to concede this possibility, and that the other 999,999 DVD players out a million might be sterling devices. I have no ill will against Philips -- in fact, my respect for the brand factored into my decision to purchase this product. But this happened, and I thought I'd let you know about it.I should also note that Amazon was wonderful about the return.
Okay, so you've just spent huge bucks on a Power Mac and two big beautiful cinema HD displays. You go to hook everything up and ... you have to get the second firewire connection from the FRONT of the machine!! Ugh. Who wants to stretch-out a permanently molded monitor cable and have it wrap around to the front of their 8-core 3-terrabit high-end video workstation? Ugly. Inelegant. Practically sinful to anyone who works with their eyes. I'm sure there are other handy uses for this cable, too, but it gives you the length to wire your system correctly. Why doesn't Apple throw one half this length in with a $3,000 display order?
Nothing is more annoying than a battery going out right in the middle of gaming. I had that happen way too often and that's the only reason why my kill count was so bad.Picked this up and now I'm back to being the best gamer ever.
I tried to use a Linksys card bought a few years ago but it did not seem to work. Since I had recently set up a Netgear router, I decided to buy a new card. The card works great and I have no major issues with it but I feel a few minor things could be improved...1) The wireless window layout is fine... I wish it would use the Windows wireless window as my B version of the card used... This is true for both the Linksys and Netgear cards...2) This may be for security reasons but if you switch from a secured network to unsecured and come back, the WEP key needs to be reentered and the proper encryption needs to be selected. I use a 128 WEP key with my router and forgotten that it resets to 64 bits and wondering why I can not connect back up... It would be nice if I could set a profile for this setting (unless I can be done and I am not doing things right)...3) There should be a clean way to disconnect from the network without using windows to stop the hardware... This is not clear to me that it can be done... I may be mistaken...Update:I found out that I set a profile for my connection that takes care of issue 2...
My children like their Creative Zen MicroPhoto 8 GB MP3 Players, however we've had both players "freeze" within weeks of purchase--they just stop working (without being "abused"). Creative has replaced both players, but recently one of the replacements "froze" (two months after we received it). We are waiting to hear about its replacement. Bottom-line, we wont be buying this product again and wouldn't recommend it. Too fragile.
This item is not a stand-alone calculator. It must be plugged in to the computer to use the calculator feature. For some reason, it times out. It is very annoying when you try to enter numbers and you realize that the thing has timed out. I'm not sure why they designed it to do this. It's not like there is a battery that is running down (as I mentioned, it must be plugged in to use). It works pretty well if you can deal with the timing out thing. I'm going to live with it even though it bothers me. The users manual is pretty weak too. It doesn't provide much in the way of instructions. Perhaps the Spanish, French or Dutch instructions are more descriptive. Too bad I can't read those.
This video explains all of the functions of the camera, and it's firmware.The User guide which comes with Pentax is not too bad, however it does not go into details as much as this DVD does. Obviously before being able to get great pictures under different conditions, you need to know your camera well. This DVD is an essential learning tool that will help you to get there.
I've owned various noise cancelling headphones, from expensive Bose Quiet Comfort to cheaper models. I've had $60 noise-cancelling headphones do a great job at cancelling noise. I know how noise-cancelling feels, I know what to expect.I bought these on my way to the airport as I had forgotten mine... I wasn't risking much for the price. They are comfortable, I like that they nicely feet around the ear. The sound quality is decent. The noise cancellation absent.In fact, activating noise cancellation will actually INCREASE noise by adding a white noise. In the airplane, I tried switching it on and off... all I could perceive was a shift in the frequency of the woosh, but the volume of the noise was lower when noise cancellation was turned off.I don't know by which stretch of the imagination these can be called noise-cancelling headphones. If you don't care about noise-cancellation, you can buy a higher quality regular model, if you do, by all means stay away.
Yes it is plastic but that to me is no big deal. BUT, it should be priced around five bucks tops for what it is. Anything over five is like paying $10.00 for a gallon of milk. BUT it is what I needed and does what I wanted done
I am NOT the technical type, but this is just a basic set. There is a slight difference in the pictures. When I used the wide angle lens, I had a black mark in each corner, very slight, but noticable. I was told that my camera could be unaligned or it might be the lens.
This case is a tight fit for my Canon SX200. I should've purchased a slightly bigger case, and that's my fault. As a result of the camera being a little too big for the case, it makes the gear pocket a little more cramped. The gear side of the case has three mesh pockets (2 memory card sized, 1 that's 2"x2"), and one larger zipper pocket. I am able to fit my camera's USB cable, battery charger, cleaning cloth, and memory card case in there easily. The case looks nice, protects the contents well, and is made of durable materials. I definitely recommend this case, just make sure you take the time to make sure it is the right size for you.
Arrived quickly and in good condition. Easily installed and working properly. Only gave the product four stars because this is my first experience with this company/product. No problems. If it lasts as well as the reviews I've read, I'll purchase it again and give it a better review.
The Garmin Mount was delivered on time and was the exact one that I needed to replace the part that I left in the rental car.
this is entertainment for your guests. it is absolutely fascinating to watch the flower unfurl at table in the glass teapot. give it plenty of time to brew. it takes a while but well worth the wait. and the tea is very good.
This is an excelent product, I bought two to storage movies and pictures, I work with MAC, perfect match, absolutly quiet.
Had the camera for about a week.Charged the batts. to make sure the camera was getting plenty of power.Took about 60 pics with various resolution settings but always when I looked at them on a tv monitor (via video out) they looked blurred or grainy, and they always would good on the camera's LCD. I'm not unfamiliar with Vivitar's products. In fact, I have a model 2750 that I've used for the last two years without any trouble, and the pics from THAT one look very clear. The res. for the 2750 is 640 x 480, so I expected the pics from the 3615 would be MUCH clearer (2 MP) , but they weren't. I tried different light settings, focus settings, but nothing changed. I even tried putting the 3615 on a tri-pod and using the timer. Pics still looked grainy, especially if I tried using the digital zoom. Trying to magnify the finished photos made matters much worse (lots of pixelation). I kept thinking I was doing something wrong, so I even tried different flash cards. Same results (grainy, sometimes out of focus pics). When I showed the pics to some of my friends (and compared it with pics from the 2750) they couldn't believe the difference.Needless to say the camera went back. Vivitar, you have disappointed me. Either you missed the boat, or I missed something in the manual. (I think it's the former, not the latter).
Same as other reviewers - not a bargain, as the ink cartridges are not full. Shame on HP.
I bought this item almost two years ago and it still works great!! It is easy to use, and you dont have to buy the songs from the manufacturer (always a plus). It is quite a durable piece of equipment. I have probably dropped it a dozen times, spilled things on it, and it still works without any issues! I won't hesitate to buy from this manufacturer for my next MP3 purchase.
the filter is awesome, thin, clear, I don't have instrument to measure, but if it effects the picture, I obviously don't see it
I bought the A80 and it's a great camera. It is so easy to use, I'm relieved. In the past, I've borrowed my dad's ($900. plus Nikon), and my sister's $600. plus whatever) and they took great photos, don't get me wrong, but ease of use did not exist. The A80 is fabulous. I took it out of the box, got it ready and the camera is so self-explanatory, it was great. I had great photos emailed to friends the hour after I got it. One problem was the movie mode didn't have sound. Turned out I got a defective camera, BUT...I called Amazon and they sent me another one right away. I needed it for vacation and they had it to me in two days. They are the best customer service ever. I'm very happy with my A80, and with Amazon. Thank you.
I bought this mainly for the small size, video clips, and still pictures. I was gonna use the other features later. The size is incredibly small and I was delighted. Did ok on the vdeo clips, even though it onlycame with a 16 meg module. Only get 20 seconds. But mainly, Until I took pictures. The pictures we outright bad.
What more can one say about a fan guard. It works to keep things out of the fan.Why so many words required?
I purchased the Coby CV200 Digital Stereo HP w/ bonus earphones and carrying case for my daughter for Christmas. The Headphones work great! Great sound and comfortable. But, the "bonus" earphones are not so great.They are however better than the earphones you purchase with your apple IPod. The sound is good but the wire lasted only a couple of uses and then the sound started to break up due to the wire being flimsy. It's worth the money for the headphones but if you're looking for decent earphones you may want to look at spending a little bit more for just earphones and not get them as a "bonus".
I purchased this to drive 3 Toshiba IK-WB15A network cameras. The cameras are supposed to be 802.3af compliant and are successfully driven by individual Linksys POE injectors, but could not be driven by this Netgear FS108PNA POE switch. This switch is supposed to be 802.3af compliant as well, providing up to 15.4 watts of power per POE port, except that it is supposed to have a maximum POE capability of 32 watts total. According to Toshiba the cameras pull approximately 10 watts. All of this adds up to this switch should drive 2 of these network cameras, but not 3. In reality, this switch will on drive one camera. When a second camera is attached it appears to drive it for a few moments, but then the second camera drops offline and will never power back up, even though the switch indicates that it is providing power on the second camera port, and the amber light indicating that the POE power available is below 5 watts never flashed. If a third camera is connected, it will never power on, and the amber light flashes as expected. I am an engineer and I spoke to both the Toshiba and linksys tech support engineers who claim that their products are 802.3af compliant and that the switch should drive two of the cameras. They just claim that the fault lies with the other manufacturers equipment. I tested all 3 cameras, and even purchased a second Linksys FS108PNA switch and obtained the same results. Between all of this testing and the fact that my cameras are successfully driven by individual linksys POE injectors, I can only conclude that the cameras actually draw more than 10 watts or that the Linksys POE switch simply does not provide enough POE power capability. Bottom line is do not purchase this product to drive a network camera unless you have some way to test your camera with this switch, or you can find someone who has already done so, or you only plan on driving one network camera and nothing else on this POE switch. I was not able to return my switches, as ANTONLINE the seller would not refund my money.
Belkin is the best brand to protectors, really confortable, you can put on the wall, and just perfect for what i need. I connected in the tv, blue-ray, my computer laptop, my iphone speaker, and its works fine!..
I was making a DVD for my students in my class. It turned out to be 2 DVD's instead of one. These holders are not the highest quality (meaning I could buy a slim plastic case), but for my purpose it was perfect. I burned the DVD's and handed them out to my kids. It is a great product.
This headset is very comfortable to wear. That's what was most important to me. I've read many reviews saying that other people can hear what your listening to, and to me, I don't think that's true. Unless you crank it up alot (which I don't), it shouldn't be a problem. You can always turn it up, put the headphones down and see if you can hear it. Since these are "open" headphones, you can hear some slight noise, but not enought to make out anything. Other notes: cord is short. Could be another foot longer at least. Also, neck size is not adjustable, which wouldn've been nice.
This is truly a great buy. I have set it up with an old 30gb dell laptop harddrive I had sitting in a cupboard, and it works fantastic. It is silent, fast, and stays very cool doing transfer. Even better, it takes a standard mini usb cable, and can power through usb, so there is no need to carry any cables around with it! Set up was fool proof, and i had it up and running 8 minutes out of the box. My only complaint is that the "easy remove" belt clip was actually screwed in impossibly tight, and I had to drill it out.Nevertheless, I am very happy with this purchase
I would guess I've tried at least a couple dozen sets of headphones and earbuds with various iPods over the past five years or so. I'd place these Sennheisers in the upper half of the pack for sure. For less than $20, they have very good sound and they're comfortable to wear. I haven't had them long enough to really make a call on durability, but they seem well made and feel solid.I listen mostly to acoustic music, with some rock, jazz, and classical thrown in. These headphones have a pretty good range, but I'm not sure they'd be right for someone who listens to very bass-heavy music.Some reviewers have complained about sound leakage, but it's not really a concern for me. I primarily use these headphones for listening to music and podcasts on my iPod when I walk my dogs. I wanted headphones that didn't cut me off from environmental sounds -- I want to be able to hear traffic, dogs barking, people calling out, etc. And if you don't buy sound isolating headphones, leakage is pretty much part of the deal. And I seldom play music loud enough to be a real nuisance to anyone nearby.All in all, I'd recommend these headphones as long as you understand that you'll be sharing your musical tastes -- at least to some extent -- to anyone close by.
The receiver of this gift couldn't say enough good things about this laptop PC mobile office.
This fan *is* very quiet, when I hold it in my hand. However, when I mounted it to my Antec case's internal exhaust tunnel, the thing buzzes like crazy. I think it must be something out of balance, and that the exhaust tunnel serves as an amplifier for the noise. I even bought Antec's "NoiseKiller" product, which didn't help a bit.I also have a Zalman fan on the same exhaust tunnel, and it is ultra quiet.
Got TV Ears for my wife who is having difficulty catching all the dialog on programs. She loves them. Now she is enjoying watching movies with me again. She also loves the fact they don't mess up her hair!I sometimes watch and lisen to TV privately with a nice set of headphones. The sound quality of those is terrific. That's why I gave 4 rather than 5 stars to the sound quality of TV ears. It's relative. The sound is fine - just not superb.
This listening devise works great! I couldn't be any happier with my purchase!
Please do not order this item. It is not the Hitachi projector but only the lamp for it. I have ordered it twice now from two sellers (the other seller removed the item from Amazon after my order as they said that it was the wrong product & that Amazon put it instead of the lamp. I ordered from the 2nd seller & again received only the lamp again--very frustrating!
i returned this item but can't remember why although i do know it wasn't anything wrong with it it was not what i wanted after all
I got this wonderful object to use with my new Direct TV Genie - the optical cable jack is not there - they use a digital coaxial cable (orange).....this solved my problem totally! DUH! At first I thought it didn't work, then when returning it to the package I discovered that it has a power cord - re-set everything up and works like a charm!Note to Direct TV - you guys need to stock these in your installer's trucks - would have saved HOURS trying to figure out how to hook up the sound without the optical cable......just sayin'.
This is a terrific little camcorder, living proof that while you can't get something for nothing, you can get a lot for a little. At $150 (plus $20 or so for an SD memory card), it is "priced to fit any budget" and packed with cool features. Since I bought it three months ago it has become a virtual appendage, and I am not a person who gets enamored by gadgets.I would like to start by saying that I am only a casual photographer/videopgrapher. I am not the guy who has his 'corder screwed to his eyeball 23 hours a day, and I don't record every utterance of my baby nephew or photgraph every sunset. If I did, I would most definitely invest in a higher-end device. But for the casual user, this is an ideal piece of equipment. So let's go over the features, which are surprisingly many:As a video recorder, it is pretty solid, although the images can be a bit pixellated at times and the flow of playback does stutter periodically. The sound quality is pretty good. It has an easy to use focus ring which allows for close ups, medium distance and long distance filming, and of course there is a decent (x8)zoom lens. Out of the box you can only record 30 seconds or so on the device, so obviously it's necessary to buy an SD card. I bought a 2 MB card for a paltry $20, and that provided me with 3 hours of video memory, which is enough for the casual user. Transfer to computer is accomplished by the usual USB cable and instal software, and while it isn't overly fast, it isn't the slowest I've ever seen, either. The biggest drawback is that it needs a lot of light to shoot decent video.As a camera it functions better, with sharper, higher-resolution pictures and a built-in flash which is easy to use. With the 2 MB SD card the capacity is 1,395 pictures, which is about 1,200 more than I will take on any vacation. Transfer of pictures is much faster than video. Several software programs allow some limited photoshopping and so on, although for serious editing you must pay for an upgrade. Drawback of the camera is limited to an inability to shoot on the move -- unless you like blurry, warped images, that is. (This doesn't apply to the video, which functions pretty well in transit).In addition to these two features, the camera also functions as a digital voice recorder, which is pretty cool if you want to record ideas or directions or what have you and you don't have a pen or are driving; it functions as a webcam, if you want one; and it also works as a MPEG-4 music player, although I must admit the directions give no clue on how to access this benny.Obviously, this is a low-end device, otherwise it would not be so cheap.But "cheap" doesn't mean crappy. This is a diverse, rugged, durable piece of equipment that will make any casual user happy. Strongly recommended.
The software was easy to install, and the product itself is awesome
I've bought cheap alternative batteries before with another camera and have been disappointed by the longevity. The last thing I want to worry about is my camera battery going dead at the wrong time. Sure the price is more, but it's insurance for peace of mind. No worries, just buy this one.
I actually like this headset. It's lightweight and comfortable. However, I simply cannot use it for conference calls from home. You will sound like you are in a tunnel. My little bluetooth headset from my cell has better fidelity. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra bucks for a better headset.
The cooker looks quite pretty, the material is also what I want. Easy to use.The little trouble I had is during the assembling. Without a screw driver, it's kind of hard to assemble the handles firmly... Hope there were some small screwdriver delivered in the package.:)Anyway, it's quite good experience to buy this item.
This harness is made of the some of the best quality material i have seen, very comfortable but beware of the stealth reporters, they don't fit right.
I received this transmitter about a month and a half ago and I am satisfied with it. I was just happy that it worked with my Sony Walkman Mp3 player. The sound quality is not omg! This is Great but it is good enough. I am thinking it depends on your sound system in your car and the quality of your mp3s. It is easy to use which is good. Overall I am happy with it. If you are not really picky and looking for something to play your MP3 players that is not an IPOD this transmitter will do. I have no complaints about this product. I am a satified customer.
The item worked for about 30 minutes, then just stopped and wouldn't respond to anything. I called the vendor's support line; however, they didn't know anything about the product at all. Furthermore, they couldn't offer to do anything reasonable about a replacement.Fortunately for me, I bought from a local store and the store gave me a refund with no hassles.
This item is an ideal accessory for those of you who have a sony digital camera or camcorder. It frees up the camera, so that you can take pictures while your second battery is charging.
I just want to say that if you are willing to buy a great camera at a reasonable price, don't hesitate to go for the kodak z1275, it's one of the newest kodak cameras and it has a lot of functions that you are going to love. it has 12 mega pixels which is like huge quality and huge prints as well, it also has 5x high quality zoom lens, in my oppinion, one of the best features of the camera along with its video recording and its automatic setting which allows you to automatically snap a picture with no worries about light condition etc. You can zoom in and out while recording a video which is a plus and its high quality everybody!!!! I reccomend you to get a 2gb sd card to store a lot of pics in 12mp and a lot of videos. Don't think more, go get this camera, it wont dissapoint you!
I took this camera with me on a vacation to Jamica. The camera was extremely easy to use and it fit in my beach bag. The pictures were clear and easy to e-mail. We had a lot of fun in our hotel room connecting it to the TV and watching a slide show of the days events. The only downside is that it doesn't have an LCD display to see your pictures after you take them. But at the price, it is well worth it. The and design and size of the iClick are really cool.
I've had this sleeve for a few weeks now and I love it. It's well made, fits my 15.4" and my 14.1" widescreen Lenovo's great. Hard to ask for more at a better price.
After lots of research, found this laptop cooler. It's quiet and significantly reduces my (HP Pavilion dv2500t) laptop's heat. A+!
I don't know how it could be better. One of our sailing sons said it was the best he's used. I wish I could say something technical and impressive but can only be anecdotal. My Commander, USNR, Rtd. husband was delighted with this birthday present. The price was pretty good, too.
I did have a Finepix a365 but it was destroyed by my 2 year old. I upgraded to this one rather then the 365 again and it is great. the screen is the size of the camera, great zoom, great features. i love this camera. if you are in the market for a digital camera for amatuer personal use, i suggest this one.
This is the anti-miles book. Miles does not participate, and the hero here seems to be almost his opposite in every way. He's painfully modest, and quite restrained. Fortunately, it turns out that this is one of the best books ever written by anyone. It totally rocks, in every way. If you've gotten this far, just buy this book now.
i love this camera! i have had it for a year or so. perfect size, great picture quality, very easy to use and durable (i dropped it once or twice before). great battery life too! i charge it maybe once every other week, but it's probably because i don't use this camera too often. highly recommended!
I've learned that it's important to read All the tips and FAQ's that are out on the Internet (TDK's and Nero's websites are especially helpful) regarding the use of this TDK CD Burner. Doing so will help you to prevent the making of Coasters, AKA: non-usable discs. I use the Nero CD burning program which comes with the software CD. Make sure to update it regularly. Also, you'll want to make sure to go to TDK's website &amp; download &amp; install any new software versions from TDK. Updating the &quot;Firmware&quot; this CD Burner uses also helps, but follow TDK's directions Carefully otherwise you can royally Mess up your drive! This Burner definitely works better for me when I use TDK CD-R's when making VCD's. I get a few coasters out of 50 CD-R's if I use another (Cheaper) brand when making VCD's. A tip: when burning a VCD, burn at only 4X speed, No faster than 4X because some VCD players have problems reading the VCD if burned at higher speeds. This is the first CD Burner I've bought and I would buy a TDK again.
I wanted to get into the in-ear monitor realm after years of playing in a rock band and getting fed up with wedge monitor issues. A friend in another band turned me onto this low-cost entry to in-ear monitor systems. I bought the Rolls PM50 along with some Shure E-2c in-ear monitors, and the system is working really well. For the first time I can always hear myself sing, and even know exactly who in the band is on or off key. The Rolls has to be adjusted to make it mono output to hear in both ears, which is easy to do (just follow the directions). I got a headphone extension cord and zip-tied it to my guitar cord, so they are one in the same. I then just plug the headphones into that when I plug in my guitar, and I'm ready to rock. I don't seem to lose any quality off the vocals, and the independent volume adjustment on the Rolls to give me more of me without affecting the board level is very nice. I wish it had a decent way to mount it onto my mic stand, as there is really no convenient place to put this, and still have access to the volume controls. Still working on that solution.Since I just got the unit, I can't say much about its durability, but my friend says they last. You still have to work on the monitor mix off the main board to get what you want to hear from everyone else, especially if you use the Shure E-2's, as they really block outside sound. So far, so good.Note that the Rolls is NOT battery powered, but does come with a "wall wort" power adaptor.Overall, you can use this Rolls as part of an in-ear monitor system for under $125 out the door for everything, and you'll never go back to speaker monitors.
I own this fine product...its really good but not fully stable...it lacks on start up speed sometimes.Overall good.but not best.
really didnt give me the option for what files to transfer. just automatically transfered everything including settings and defaults. very frustrating. also took a very long time to work. took forever to get running and then forever to actually work.
I researched heavily before I made this purchase, and my sentiments favored an LCD TV, but I couldn't get past the picture superiority of this Panasonic plasma. When the product hit my price point, I ordered through Amazon and after a month I'm very happy with my purchase.Setup was a snap, and the HDTV picture is perfect from a digital cable feed. I've been very pleasantly surprised with the good quality pictures from analog cable channels. Noise reduction on this model works far better than most HDTVs, and if you watch any significant amount of analog cable, you'll appreciate this.TV menus are very intuitive, which is good, because the manual is extremely difficult to decipher. I've noticed this before on other Panasonic electronics products, and their presentation has gotten worse, not better.One last comment---you will find a lot of upper end electronics stores trumpeting the 600 series of Panasonic as being superior to the 60 series, but you won't find the products side-by-side for comparison, in fact you probably won't even find them in the same store. Compare the pictures and I think you will find that the 600 series has a more luxurious cabinet and a little stronger sound system, but the picture is identical---then decide if the difference is worth several hundred dollars.
I love this pen. It gets rid of dust and smudges. I did however, have to get a real cleaner to get rid of some stubborn spots but this is good for a quick cleaning.
The polarizing filter does not always work, you have to guess when to stop turning. You may unscrew the filter from the lens when turning.
Doberman makes the same product for half the cost. If you want Brother name, then go for it. It's a great product. If you want to save some money, go to Doberman.
I bought this AVR, Onkyo TX-SR575, at the recent (04/08) price of $219. I have it hooked up with HDMI from cable box to AVR and HDMI from AVR to TV. I have the TV volume turned off and play the audio though the AVR 5.1 system. I added Sirius radio using the Sirius SC-H1 receiver through the little din connector. Power is not provided through this connector so you need to use the power adapter which comes with the Sirius receiver. I have my old Dual turntable plugged into the CD IN connection but I did have to put a turntable preamp inline here. I used the Pyle PP-999 Phono Turntable Pre-Amp from Amazon. My wife has some wireless speakers that she loves to carry out on the patio. I plug the transmitter for the wireless speakers into the TAPE OUT connection. At the moment I have a plain vanilla DVD player plugged in using component video and optical for audio. I will upgrade this later and use the 2nd HDMI input to the AVR. The speaker calibration process is easy and takes about 10 minutes. In my case the calibration makes a big difference. My center speaker is hidden behind some decorative knick knacks and calibration makes a big difference in the sound. I don't pretend to be an audio expert. All I can say is it sounds great to me and was very easy to get everything hooked up and working properly. Oh, the remote that comes with the TX-SR575 controls all of my other components for normal operation. If I need to change the setup of one of the other components I may have to get out that particular remote but for normal input/output, channel, DVD, DVR, volume and Sirius radio the TX-SR575 remote does it all. At the current price I think this AVR is a great bargain and I am very happy with it.
This would have been good back in 2000, but today you can find something much more appealing for the money. Don't buy.
This thing costs 1/4 of a prolific 2303, drivers came on a mini cd with chinese writing and my AV unsurprisingly shows it contains a trojan. I was trying to get this thing to work for an upcoming cisco test and it simply won't work, drivers are missing or loaded with malware and the cable has no markings on it at all.
I am very happy with the ink cartridge. I print not only text but pictures and calendars quite a bit and I have had no problems with clotty messes or streaky runs. Canon makes a very good product and I belive you will be happy with their ink cartrides also.
This is an amazing cable can be used to connect xboxes or to connect computers great cable great price! No problems and so fast too!
Works just as expected and does the job with my Nikon D3000, even behind the camera unlike some of the cheaper remotes.
I originally purchased a Linksys OGV200 in an attempt to solve my online gaming lag problem. I was so disappointed with the performance of the Linksys that I returned it within 15 minutes of powering it on. I then ordered the Hawking HBB1 and I couldn't be happier. Overall, the quality seems be much better and the performance is worlds apart. The Linksys gobbled up over 80% of my available download bandwidth while the Hawking does it's thing with no noticable bandwidth penalty. The real test came when I attempted to play an online game while two other PCs in my network were simultaneously downloading streaming video and sufring the internet. My game never gave the slightest hint of a lag and this is something that I could never have done before. I am extremely pleased with this product. Definately 5 stars.
This is a good product, with replaceable parts and great craftsmanship, I have been using them regularly, as a professional musician I would recommend these. You can even buy an extra set of the phones and charge them on the transmitter charger while your using the other set, very helpful for nonstop use.
I had 512mb RAM and upgraded to 1.5GB of RAM. I bought two of these modules and it hasn't made any difference yet. There might be slight improvement but still its important to have RAM when playing a high intense game like Need for Speed: Prostreet. The computer does recognize the RAM, but please don't let this comment get in the way of you purchasing this product. Its a great product and works well, maybe I have a kinda old computer but has great specifications. Anyway, thanks Amazon. (A company you can trust no matter what)
I read about the problem some claimed. At the store this was the best looking TV. Far superior then all the others. Hoping I wouldn't encounter the cloud problems I took a risk and bought it. I've had the set for a week now and it is stunning. I can't imagine how it could be better unless it broadcast 3 dimensional programming. The only complaint is that there aren't enough HD broadcasts.
Bowen Simmons has provided a complete and accurate review of this. I just wanted to add a couple of things. First my setup: I have an Onkyo SR-803 7.1 home theatre receiver and a 5th generation iPod. I'm very picky about sound quality. I encode my music in a high VBR, and I don't buy any tracks from iTunes. I use full-range Infinity speakers for my front sound stage and prefer CD-quality sound for stereo listening. So, I've avoided buying any ipod-to-stereo interface because I was concerned about audio quality.That being said, I decided to try this out. What swayed me was having an on-screen menu to browse music on my TV. This is the "built-in" display that Simmons talks about. His review of this mode is accurate, although I believe the limitations he mentions about photos and videos not being on the built-in display are actually a limitation of the iPod software and not this (or any) dock. (I think the video-out solution on the iPod is still half-baked right now.) Perhaps software upgrades will fix this, but knowing Apple, we'll all have to give them more money for a future iPod version.Onto sound quality. When I first plugged this in, I was disappointed. The sound was flat, and I had to turn the stereo up a lot to hear the music. Then I decided to wander into the SR-803's setup menus to see if there was something wrong. (The 803 is a great receiver, btw, despite having a text-based on-screen display that reminds me of 80's. See my review of the 804, the newer version.) Anyway, the 803 has a pre-amp adjustment that you can apply to each audio input. They call it "Intellisound" or something like that, but what it does is allow you to adjust for variations in line level inputs. I increased the ipod input up 3 dB, and the sound improved dramatically. So, you may want to check your receiver for this option.I also tested the RI connection on the dock. It works great! The 803 has a great remote, with a joystick-like control in the middle. It provided much more intuitive control over the built-in menu than this dock's remote.Finally, video output. Yes, composite output is old technology and the built-in menu is reminiscent of the 80's. But it does get you to your music without having to look at the little ipod screen. You can change the background color of the menu, which helps a little, but also resulted a lot of chroma noise on the letters. Photos looked fine, and I didn't try video. I'm not sure this dock is all that useful for video/photos, but for music, it does the job.What would make this dock perfect?* A digital audio connection from the iPod to the stereo. Apparently the 5th-generation iPods support a digital output through the dock connector. I haven't yet been able to find out what that means exactly, whether it's just a byte stream of the encoded file (MP3, AAC, etc) or some other digital audio standard. Regardless, I'd really prefer that my amp do the D-to-A processing.* Better on-screen display. There are two solutions: either the iPod should just output its display, or the dock should try to mimic it. The Alpine IDA-X001 car stereo takes the second approach. It tries to mimic the menu structure, album art, marquee-style song titles, etc.* S-Video or better video output.
I have wanted a digital camera for some time now but I didn't want to pay out the you-know-what for a good one. So I spent a lot of time researching and comparing prices. I chose this one because it was recomended above all the others for my particular photographing needs. And it was in my budget. Mostly I use it for family pictures, nothing fancy. I like the ease of use for basic point ans shoot and also for more technical photographing. Although to really get all the different uses out of this one you'll have to read through all the many books that acompany it. I don't use the included software, I prefer my own I have installed on my pc. The one that comes with the camera is too complicated. All around I feel like this is a great camera and if it holds up to wear and tear I probably won't be replacing it any time soon.
Besides eating batteries, this CD player was a loser on many counts. After ten uses, one of the speakers died out. They were tinny sounding to begin with, anyway. Also, the radio couldn't get one lousy station in. Thanks for taking the product back, Amazon!
Ok, call me a dork if you want, but when my jukebox arrived I was so excited I opened the box, took it out, plugged it in and BANG!! Then the smoke came out the back :-( yea I know! the jukebox is 110 v and my mains is 220v. But I wish when I was buying it there was something on the side saying" people who bought this item also bought this" (with a picture or a 220-110v transformer)Anyway, whats done is done and I know I didn't read the small print before I plugged it in, buy hey! I'm a typical human being and retailers with all their research and data banks should be catering for us!I bought another one from the UK this time and not only did it have the right voltage but also an mp3 input which this one didn't, and come on! it's 2012! Can't plug an mp3/ipod in??? Both jukebox's are made in China, probably the same factory. Only difference is the sticker on the front, so why are Crosley selling the inferior one? And charging the same? I thought Crosley were making the item, thats why I bought it. Next time I'll buy from China at a quarter the price no doubt!It is a very nice piece and lovely when lighting up.Regards, Declan Flanagan.
The unit is very easy to connect and easy to use. There are a lot of options for disc play, but the instructions are easy to follow. The only negatives I've found are the lack of power on/off on the remote and the labeling of the function buttons on the unit face are difficult to read. (This unit replaces a 14 year old JVC that had the same display problem... I would have thought the industry standard would have improved by now). However, the negatives are minor and I would recommend this item to a friend. Also, this unit has only been in service about three weeks and is used very little. There are multiple negative reviews concerning the disc read, disc play, and the shuffle mode. I have not experienced any of these problems. I purchased this unit primarily for price and so far it seems to be a good value. I will update my review if I experience problems in the future.
These hurt my ears after 30-40 minutes of just sitting at Starbucks. Bass is pretty unnoticeable. However, the headphones (as is pointed out in other reviews) sure are louder than others, which is a plus in a coffee shop.
My 12 year old daughter chose this item on the web. I liked the features - MP3 player, FM Radio and voice recorder. After a month of purchase, we are happy with this player. Its a good value - you even get a protective cover and an arm band to wear this. It's easy to copy songs to it from the PC. Battery consumption - AAA cell - is also adequate.
I am a believer in electric percolators and have always figured Farberware was the best model. I read a review from someone who used Farberware but switched to Presto. I decided to give it a try b/c the Farberwares always seemed to have a built-in obsolescence. I'm perfectly delighted w/ this electric percolator and recommend it to everyone. No problems, delicious coffee.
After trying wireless but could not get good coverage for my house and do not want to invest in pulling Ethernet cable over the whole house, I decided to try the powerline solution. I am happy with it and now have 6 in my house.The bandwidth is adequate for home use since the fiber connection only deliver 3Mbps today. One of the 6 units require reset by unplugging the unit when the computer is started, the rest work well all the time.There might be a compatibility issue with the Actiontec M1424WR wireless router came with the Verizon FIOS installation, I could not get it to work together.Hope someone will offer HPNA 2 products to deliver higher bandwidth soon, my kids are growing up and they will want 100Mbps speed.
It is a pretty good camera. Its my first camcorder, I bought it because I had a baby in October and need to capture everything, and my Nikon digital wasn't doing it for me. The optical zoom is great, its pretty easy to use, and I love that you can just press the finalize button wait a little bit and then play the dvd on the dvd player.The only negative thing is the price, it was a bit high, and Im not sure if its that much better than the other ones out there at lower prices.
Cannot say enough about the Flip Video , and how fast it got here. I opened the box and used it in minutes. Good service and product.
awesome mount easy to install, operate, just set it and forget it.The shipping from this company was hands down blazing fast.
One bag that will carry everything. I no longer need to carry several bags around. Very durable and an excellent buy!
When you're looking for the latest in style, comfort, and innovation look no further than here. Saitek's Eclipse II is a great deal for anyone interested in a fun, new keyboard. You get to choose from 3 back-lit keyboard settings; Purple, Blue, Red, [Off]. I enjoyed this feature enough to buy this keyboard for that reason, the lighting is not too bright and even if it is you can dim it with the easy to use dialer. It also features a Start, Stop, Pause, Forward, and Back button for your music and also has volume control.Overall the typing on this keyboard is flawless and quiet. You will notice they are a bit slippery at first to type on, there's no real grip to the keys like older keyboards usually tend to get. It takes time to get used to but once you do you'll be happy with your purchase completely. This keyboard is worth every penny. Great product with awesome features.
I have an older iPod and used this iTrip with very few problems. I got a new video iPod and have not been able to find a transmitter to match this one. The primary benefit is that this iTrip will transmit on 87.9, which I have found to be the best freq to use anywhere I've been. EVERY transmitter since this one begins at 88.0 or 88.1, and that's where the radio stations start.There are a couple of drawbacks that have been mentioned by other reviewers, but they can be overcome. If you have your iPod set on random shuffle, it may go to a different freq if it "selects" it during the random play. However, if you know anything about iTunes, you can select the frequencies in your iPod and exclude them from selection in shuffle mode. It's a simple setting in your iTunes. Another drawback is that it uses the iPod's power to transmit, but I have a cigarette lighter power cord and I simply plug it in when I use it. Problem solved.Don't throw out your old iPod! I use mine with this iTrip in my vehicle, and my video iPod for everything else. Especially now that it's cheap ($7 I think) it's definitely worth the money.
Great product and you can't beat the price. I found that buying the flat connectors at an electronics store were very helpful vs. trying to connect with bare wires. I am running 3 sets of speakers and they all work fine. I've used it for two weeks now and still no smoke from my amp...that's a good sign!
I bought this for dictation. The sound quality in SP is poor. I need the the DSS format for dictation so I can't use the higher quality formats.The recorder creates a new file each time you start recording so you can't start and stop in the middle of a dictation. This product is very user unfriendly.I returned this product and got a Phillips 9360 recorder for $260. The sound quality and design of this product is well worth paying over twice the price of the Olympus DS-2. I would not recommend this Olympus recorder for dictation use.
The polarizer works jut fine. The thing I don't like about it is that there is not a lot of depth to hold my lens cap on It's barely holding on!
I bought htis web cam about a month ago and use it for chatting online and also the occasional snapshot.pros====- The picture quality is good in various light conditions, inlcuding low light. I do occasionally have to adjust the light in the room if there is a light directly behind or in front of the cam, but I just turn off 1 light and turn on another in a different spot in the room.- It takes pretty good snapshots. Great if you want to take a picture of something and put it on the web (great for ebay).- The software that comes with it is very easy to use, and useful. You can organize pictures in albums, make edits and notes on pics, can create short videos. and they make it very easy to attach them to an email. The cam settings are also very easy to adjust.- Installed the first time right. Took 5 minutes from opening the box to chatting on yahoo via web cam- Web cam also has a built in mic, but I havent used this feature yet.Cons (most of these are minor annoyances)====- The usb cable on the cam is heavy and pulls down the back of the cam. so any time you move the cam, the cam angle will change. all thy need to do to fix this is make the ball joint on the base a little stiffer.- I use the cam with my laptop and the attachment to clip onto a laptop is pretty useless if you have your laptop on your lap. Any movement of your laptop cause the cam to change angles (due to the heavy cable).Overall, I'd recommend the camera to anyone who is looking for a web cam with good video quality. I havent tried others, but all the reviews i read say dont waste your time due to poor video quality in anything but optimum light. The extra 20-30 bucks is worth it.
The Item sent by seller VortexCable (which is sponsored by amazon and currently sells the cable for 80 cents) is not the cable advertised. This cable is not made by Scosche and is much poorer build quality. I have had the scosche cable as it is advertised as and it works great. However this piece of junk is loose when plugged in and the retraction mechanism locks up and is much more bulky. VortexCable is the cheapest seller is the cheapest seller, but order from someone else. I have tried contacting the seller with no response. I will be filing a claim with Amazon.
I bought this webcam a couple of years ago to use with a Windows PC. Then I switched to Mac and have used the MacBook's built-in camera - but, while the quality of the Mac's built-in camera's video is good, you can't change the camera position - and I'd like to be able to include video of the rest of my office without having to physically move my laptop around. I assumed that the Logitech Quickcam wouldn't work after reading user comments on Amazon and around the web - but, for the heck of it, I plugged it in. It worked immediately with Skype - didn't need any new drivers or anything. It just worked. The only thing not good about it is that, since there isn't any Mac software for it, you can't fine-tune the image - no zooming or cropping, etc.
I purchased this a couple of weeks ago. The burnproof is awsome. I can surf the net, do whatever I want while its burning at 12x without any difficulty. Nero is also a great program. Simple to use, and all the options that you want. and it does not make w2k crash. The audio extraction is at a respectable 10x. The drive is quite. I even have it as the slave together with my cdrom drive, which is not recomended by them, but it works fine. Great Product. (its a liteon by the way in case you are wondering)
Some people mentioned they couldn't find the manafacturer website. It's at: http://www.emiglobal.com/faq/chd1000fu.html. I just got mine for $99 I'll have to see how it holds up.
I do a lot of running, and if I am alone I listen either to audiobooks or music. Over the years I have tried all kinds of headphones, earbuds, earclips and so forth but there always seems to be some sort of problem. Either the earphone/headphones aren't secure and move around, or the sound quality is poor, or the wires aren't secure etc. I have been pleased with the PMX70's. They have a secure fit and the sound quality is very good. Also, they don't seal out the outside world like the "in the ear" type earbuds, which is not safe for running on roads. I do recommend them for outdoor sports use, especially running.
I was looking for somthing to hold and protect my camera while I'm out tromping in nature. This product is PERFECT. I usually have one SLR with 500mm on my monopod, ready to shoot. I like to have my other slr with 100-300 zoom on a camera strap at my side, just in case I need it. I didn't want the usual holster style case. The Op/tech is well made and is just what I needed. This particular size/style holds a Maxxum 500si with 100-300 zoom WITH the hood in "ready position"
I recently purchased the FR965 due to the fact that it was one of the few lower-end home theater systems that offered numerous connections, as well as S-Video/DVD and Component. Needless to say, when I got it home, I had a blast setting it up and playing around with the Universal Control (you can program it to work with other components, as well as the built in Tuner) You can actually hook up a Vinyl Record/LP player to it, as well as a CD player, a CD-R, a DVD, a Satellite system, a VCR and a Tape player to it ALL at the SAME time! It has tons of connections on the back for future use. I highly recommend this system!
This is a good product, works well and is nicely constructed I have also a one hundred foot long and a One hundred fifty foot length ones also excellent.
So far this cable works exactly like the original Apple Lightning Cable, for both charging and synching.The USB end and the Lightning end are a little bigger than the original but they both fit well without any looseness or tightness.
I used to have a gel wrist pad mouse that this one replaced. Overall this is a great mouse pad though it's slightly smaller (when it comes to its width) than what I personally prefer. What I like the most about this mouse are the attachable feet that can significantly raise its height. My desk's keyboard drawer has raised edges that could make most gel mouse pads useless because the edge of the keyboard tray is higher than most gel mouse pads. This mouse raises well above that edge to support my wrist.I still think that the gel wrist support could be improved to make it more comfortable. I would have given it 5 stars if it was slightly wider and had a more comfortable wrist support.
I have owned one of the Targus Sport Deluxe Notebook Backpacks for about 9 years and it still serves me very well. It's a must on all trips, and holds not only my Dell 6000 Inspiron and accessories, but a DVD case, headphones, extra cords for any type of connection found in hotels to the laptop, and there's more room. I carry travel items that "might" be needed and it holds them all and is ready for more, there's room for a nice size tool kit and you don't even know it's there. Best feature is the flap that covers entry into the pack itself making it very secure from a safety standpoint. Plenty of zippered cubby holes for additional items, and most of all, it's very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. Big padded shoulder straps, padded back support, with chest and waist connecting supports and a cell phone case that can be removed if needed. For the price, this is one fantastic find that you can't go wrong with. I purchased this one for a nephew that's starting college and he freaked when he opened it. He'd been looking at many different ones and had not seen this brand, but when he checked it out, he was thrilled to have it. One of the best purchases I've made, and one of the few items I still have and use daily from 9 years ago. Get one, ... NOW!
very good cam. goes for $40 even $50 in stores i got it for $26 throw amazon with free s/h.I was very happy with my purchase.
My 15" Dell 600m fits inside the Messenger version 3 case perfectly. The case currently pictured on the Amazon web page omits the version 3 Messenger side pack for a cell phone. I bought my Messenger case at a big box computer retail store and naturally paid retail for immediate delivery. The exact same case is available locally at another BB store for retail plus a couple of extra dollars. I first checked out laptop cases offered at my Wally World super store. They were cheaper but were sized for 17" laptops. I wanted a case where that I could drop the laptop into the top with a nice snug fix. This Messenger case works for me. The case has a ribbed thick non skid rubber side and bottom. One of the little things I like about this case is that after you drop your laptop into the top you can secure the laptop with a velcro strap to keep it from accidentally sliding out. My first laptop bit the dust because it fell out of a case that wasn't designed for laptops.
This card installed in Win XP 32 with no problems. It was literally plug-and-play and is the fastest card I've seen measured in an AGP 8X system. I had an Nvidia 6800 AGP format, and this card is at least 7 times faster. Splendid card. I bought a second one for my son. Highly recommended, stable, fast, easy to install, quiet, and stays cool.
15 years of saving me from tickets and it's still working like the day I purchased it; incredible.I would highly recommend this product to anyone.
Every time I needed to access plugs or wires behind my TV stand, the jungle of wires was disheartening. I had plug strips plugged into other plug strips, and it was all but impossible to find the cord for whatever I was looking to unplug.I bought this slim 24-plug strip and spent a sweaty afternoon behind the TV, unplugging everything, labelling the wires, and neatly plugging them all into this single strip. What a difference! For starters, all those plug strips were bulky, and this takes up very little room behind the TV stand. The length of it makes it easy to plug in items on either end of the long stand. The on-off switch is covered, so that it can't be accidentally turned off--which is great, because I have managed to hit the switch on some of my old plug strips while vacuuming, and that wreaks havoc with recording schedules and such.It may seem silly, but the whole house feels cleaner and more organized to me now that the tangle of dusty wires behind the TV is cleaned up!
I needed more USB ports so I bought this device. It worked great for about 6 months. Now four of the seven ports do not work. I have rebooted and unplugged and tried different troubleshooting advice but still the front two ports and top two ports in the back do not work. The base is light and doesn't hold the port up but I can deal with that if the thing worked. I am going to trash this one and buy a different brand 7 port USB hub. Hopefully, I will have better luck next time.
This is a very sturdy bag with plenty room for every thing. I store my computer, power brick, 4 notebinders, 2 books and lots of other miscellaneous stuff. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
The price for this item was fair and the shipping was acceptable. The only beef I have is that it is not a very tightly coiled extension. This may be due to its length.All things considered, I am happy with the purchase.
I consider myself to have a great visual eye for detail. I've been trying to find the downside to this cable, but I cannot! The picture quality is excellent. The connectors are durable and the outer coating of the cable itself is great. Not sure how DVI Gear gets away with only charging a few dollars for this...or maybe I'm not sure how those big name brands get away with charging so much for the same cable.
I bought this printer for my home business to print vellum for screen printing over 11 years ago. I no longer do graphics but this is my primary home printer. I have had 3 color inkjets and spent tons on cartriges and hate it. This HP laser I have replaced the cartridge only once and that was like 2 years ago. I wish it did color. If you do mostly black printing or don't need photo quality, spend the money and go laser you will not regret it.
Great product! Overclocked to 2.5 Ghz on a XFX 680i SLI LT, idle temperatures for the cores is usually around 44c (CPU Itself is 38 C), at maximum load it's at a max of 57 C. I have the stock fan, and the air flow in my computer is not good, so it's safe to say you can overclock this safely to 2.5 ghz.
What's to say about this. It is a genuine Epson cartridge that saved me a longish trip to computer store. Recommended.
I needed a very short outdoor extension cord so that I could put two VERY large plugs into one outlet. I wanted to make sure that the extension cords were acceptable for outdoor use and that they were heavy duty enough to carry the load. They work perfectly for my needs. The only thing I wish was that the cords were available in white.
I love this product! Good price and the touch screen makes it so easy to use. Screen size seemed like it might be small but I was pleasantly surprised that it was very easy to see and read while driving.
I like the product but it is not portability is not comfortable when I found about the size of the product. Storage capacity is better than what I thought. But I received damaged product. Made me pay for the return shipping.
I love this camera. It is small and compact. The LCD screen is clear. The quality of the photos is very good. I took a couple of photos a day, and the battery lasted me about a week, before recharging. It is so easy to use.
Good product, but suited to my digital Kodak Camera only seems to take up to 2GB sdcard. The card is ok for other applications.
After researching a lot for a pair of headphones that I didn't have to pay a fortune for I settled on koss portapro. I've been completely satisfied with the sound quality of this headphone..much better upgrade from apple earphones. This obviously has a sound leak to the surrounding but since its not a closed ear headphone thats expected. Other than that no regrets on buying this one.
This keyboard came with my new Dell computer. It was such a good buy I would of payed any price for it. This keyboard has a nice hand rest so your hands never get tired. The mutimedia keys on the top make it even better you have buttons to browse through the web (for example back,stop...) you can contol the sound so you don't have to take your hands off the keyboard to crank up the volume. You can even change a CD track in the touch of a button. I even set up the Mail button to start up Aol. The only other thing I can say is BUY THIS KEYBOARD.
...I have to say I'm pleased with this unit is and under statement...it's sleek and a handsome unit. The remote (which lets face it...to us guys will be held more then our spouses) is comfortable and easy to read (again for us guys) and easy to use (a major plus) and handles the unit great. The picture is nothing less then Fantastic with a 'THEATER POSITION' buyton on the remote to change the visual settings and it does a great job of setting he mood for some pictures...you don't want Shrek and Hannibal on the same playing field. Then you have the sound quailty which again is top notch, and also has different settings called '3D PHONICS' which emulates a home theater sound on a 2 speaker TV...and it too works quite well. Overall if you are looking to buy and you can skip past the savings of a APEX, MINTECH, or any of the other cheaper brands, pony up a little extra and spend it on a unit that will last you years to come. So all in all Great Unit that screams for a Home Theater System....and you wont regret spending the extra ($) on. Thanks!
Suprised (sort of) to see someone else had the same issue I had with the rebate - said I sent in the wrong upc for my product - 4 or 5 emails later, they finally realized that they assumed I was claiming the mouse only and not the combo mouse and keyboard (why, I have no idea since the paperwork clearly stated the rebate was for the mouse and keyboard). SO they recommended I resubmit - problem is I didnt have the UPC anymore - I sent it to them - they &quot;lost&quot; it or destroyed it. So now they tell me they cant process it because I dont have the UPC - go figure - Product is excellent but I agree with the other buyer - dont count on getting the rebate back. Incompetent (in my opinion) sums up the whole experience.
I went with this grill for my sub because I have an oversized 12" Kenwood, and standard grills would not work. You do have to assemble it, but that wan't a big deal for me (took 5 minutes tops). The assembled product looks great on my sub, and will prevent most objects in my trunk from sliding into the sub. If you regularly have small, pointy objects in your trunk, I would look elsewhere, as this grill wouldn't provide much protection from that.
Fun reproduction of the old Leica "spy" camera - low end digital capabilities, but functional enough to throw it in my pocket and take candid snapshots. Anyone expecting a full function digital camera would be disappointed however
These speakers work great! If you need neither absolute top of the line nor an array of speakers surrounding you, these are the best. Great highs and midrange and surprizing bass, even from the satellites. And they look oh, so classy...
After researching portable dvd players extensively, I finally bought these and I can't complain ONE bit. I was deciding between the Sonys, Panasonics and Toshibas and while they are all very similiar in picture quality I felt Toshiba was the best for features, reviews and price. The picture is really amazing and while the speakers are a bit lacking, that is true for the majority of portable dvd players. The only problem I've had is that it states that it plays video cd's but so far I have not been able to play any of them. The battery life is outstanding. The manual says it's good for 3.5 hours but I used them for almost 4.5 hours. I watched mystic river and (6) 25 minute episodes of the simpsons. Overall, I highly recommend this player.
I'm very disappointed with the reduction in the time it takes to convert AVIs to MP4s/M4Vs. I was hoping for a halving of the encoding time, but I'm actually getting about a 25% reduction. Examples: On the 10.5.1 MacBook Pro, one 22-minute TV show took about 13.5 minutes to convert to iPhone format with the Turbo.264, but QuickTime alone only took 17 minutes. Another show, about 45 minutes in length, took 29 minutes with Turbo.264 and 39 minutes without. Right now, the 10.4.11 Mac Mini is in the midst of converting 12 videos and it looks like it'll take about 9 hours. This is not what I was expecting for $100.I didn't formally test how much (if any) more responsive the system was, but the Mac Mini did seem less burdened by the tasks with Turbo.264. The MBP didn't seem to care whether I used the Turbo.264 or not.I'm not a video connoisseur, but the Turbo.264 video seemed equivalent to the QT video. It looks good on the iPhone and AppleTV.To add insult to injury, UPS royally screwed up the delivery. I paid for Next Day Air delivery. Amazon's email indicated a Tuesday delivery, as did UPS' website. The package sat at a UPS facility in Harrisburg, PA for over 30 hours. Later in its journey, it visited Louisville, KY, then Columbus, OH, then back to Louisville, KY! Did they take my package sightseeing?!?!? It finally arrived on Thursday afternoon. Three days for Next Day Air? Thanks UPS! Normally it takes the US Postal Service to screw things up this badly!
I've had this camera for two years and I absolutely love it. I'm not a big electronics geek who has to have the latest and best of everything that's new on the market, but this camera has given me 2 full years of enjoyment without any problems and it has taken some incredible pictures for internet use and also just for family.It has a video and sound feature which has been a lot of fun. I love the size. It is really well-made and easy to use. I accidentally bumped it the other day and now the lense is stuck in one position, so I am just going to get another one just like this one because there is really nothing that I don't like about this camera and some other camera's with higher megapixels don't have as much zoom as this one.
Very disappointing, wish I'd seen and heeded these reviews before buying. Everything they've said, I've found to be true. The cord on the remote is so short that it really defeats the purpose of purchasing one -- you gain less than an arm's length, making this really only beneficial for use with specialty lenses or extensible tripods. I've also found the buttons to be quite difficult to use. They're miniscule and set into the remote in such a way that makes them difficult to depress. I've given up on this model.Also, regarding the retailer. While I did receive the item, it had visibly been shelved for quite some time (more than normal wear to the box, inside components dusty). It also appeared that my "new" purchase was a return as the packaging had all been opened and resealed, some of the informational packaging was missing and the included battery dead.
I bought these to hook up a set of headphones to my older TV for late night viewing. I plugged then into my TV's audio out and they didn't work at the beginning. Since I have a digital cable box I decided to plug these in the audio out on it and it worked perfectly. I'm not sure if they will work with the audio out on your TV unless you have a menu option but if your cable box has audio out they will work fine.
This is a fantastic camcorder for the beginner through to the more advanced user. The features on this model are great and given the ease with which you can capture and edit it on a PC or Mac, I would recommend this model for anyone interested in producing low budget digital home movies. With numerous digital and picture affects, it is a great buy and great value for money, especially given it's lasting Digital 8 format. A great buy and I recommend it to anybody.
I have been shooting digital for four years now mostly with the Kodak DCS cameras(660 through DCSPro). Being a life long Nikon guy it was a big decision to make the switch to Canon and the 1DS MK2. This camera is light years ahead of any Kodak digital slr. I use this camera for studio product, models, location, low light, you name it. The Canon has never produced anything but astounding images for me. All image parameters including sharpness are far superior to any of the old images I have from my Kodak days. Yes it is pricey but if you are working with this camera you will pay for easily long before it's useful days are over.
I was in dire need of a new set of headphones. After looking around for quite a while, I settled on the Shure E3c phones because they provided the sound insulation I needed for my numerous air travels without the bulkiness of over the ear phones.
Every trip we have taken the TomTom has gotten us there no problem! So glad we bought it!
Bought this one for my wife. I had read that you could access 87.9 by holding the two right buttons down and scrolling, but that didnt work.I settled for 88.0. It overrides Album 88 at 88.1 fine.Some static is present at all times, but I have come to expect this from FM transmitters in urban areas.
This is a nice product. The remote is more than adequate and controls the Zen while docked. The built in antenna only works with the 60 GB Zen. The accessories are adequate and complete. Confusing instructions on the holder for the player. Sound is what I expected. Bass won't blow you away, but overall sound quality is good. I would recommend it and would buy again.
I bought this record player a little more than a year ago and it has been great. It has worked on every record I put in it and always came out clear. I was surprised by the quality and give it five stars.
Not sure how long I've had this. perhaps 4 years? Anyways, I love it. The sound quality is superb, loading and deleting music is fast and convenient. I have the 30gb version which doesn't hold as much of my music as I want. The 64 gb would have been better. But since it was an Airmiles deal I didn't have much choice. Before getting a media server I used it for a couple of years hooked into my home stereo and was quite happy with the sound. I just picked up a docking station from The Source for 96 cents!! And use the line out directly into a set of decent powered computer speakers at work. Still on the orginal battery and it holds a charge as well as the first time I used it. Saw refurbished models recently for $109 which is an absolute steal.
I bought this because it had relatively good reviews. I'm not sure if I got the only one that was junk, but this thing did not work for me. The hooks that attach to the headrest pulled out of the support bar causing the entire mount (along with a $250 dvd player) to crash to the ground. So everytime I've used the thing it has crashed to the ground after a several minutes of driving. I think we made it 15 minutes once. On top of that, when it does manage to work as intended without falling, the motion of the car causes the dvd play to rotate forward and backwards getting stuck at odd viewing angles. Might work okay on long flat stretch of highway like in Kansas or somewhere, but not ideal hills or turns. The idea is great but the flimsiness of the unit made in unusable for us. Very disappointed.
I purchased two Garmin Rhino 530HCx units for hiking and hunting purposes. I then learned that I had to buy expensive additional topographic maps to meet my needs. The GPS functions are not very intuitive. After downloading my maps, I still cannot figure out how to display the maps on the units. The learning curve on these units is pretty steep.
I just started using this camera and was pleasantly surprised about a couple things: 1. the enclosed 8mb smart media card can actually hold quite a good number of the lowest resolution pictures, the kind you'd post on the internet. So, even though I upgraded and bought a 64MB card, the 8mb card is not even full at 50 some pictures (set at 640). 2. Easy to use and get started, with minimal extras (i.e. no black&white;/fusia color capabilities - and anyway, you can do this using a software editing package). The two dowsides that I painfully discovered: 1. The enlcosed USB connection to the PC does not support Windows NT, for uploading images to your computer. I'm not sure the answer here, but I'm guessing I have to invest dollars into another input device 2. It is way too easy to Format (Initailize) the Smart Media card, which will erase all stored and protected images. Unfortunately, I let a friend play around with the camera and he did just that - erased everything, by selecting Format. It did ask him if it was "OK", confirming what he was about to do, but if you're not careful, you'll be deleting your vacation.All in all, so far I'm happy with the purchase
I ordered this attractive laptop messenger bag intending to use it to port around my new HP dv7t 17" wide-screen laptop. Unfortunately I read the wrong dimensions - the entire bag dimensions instead of the inner compartment dimensions which are listed separately. The inner compartment dimensions of this bag are: 15.5"(w) x 10"(d) x 1.75"(h). This falls considerably short of the dimensions of the dv7t laptop: 16.35"(w) x 10.8"(d) x 1.25"(h). So despite claiming that the bag fits most 17" laptops I had to return this bag.In the short time I had this bag though I was impressed by the materials used to construct it. It feels very well made and despite my not being able to keep the bag I was confident that this messenger bag was up to the task of everyday use. The handle, strap and zippers felt sturdy and well attached. The inner cushioning is substantial and I felt that my laptop would survive bumps and drops inside this bag.Looks wise what attracted me most to this bag was that it doesn't look too professional or too much like a grungy student laptop bag. The styling is nicely in-between and I would feel appropriate carting this bag into my workplace in a suit or in more casual environments.One of my favorite features of this bag is the orange lining. The entire inner compartment of this bag is lined in orange making finding cords, jump drives, pens or anything else a cinch. For anyone who's owned a black-on-black laptop bag and struggled to find dark colored peripherals inside their bag this will be a nice feature.I'm a bit disappointed that I won't be able to use this bag but otherwise would recommend it to anyone with a compatible laptop.
Having used Linksys products with success for several years, I have been dissappointed with their tech service recently. Expect long waits and technicians that don't know that they are doing and just want to get you off the phone. E-mail support is not any better. I suspect that the drop off in the quality of their support may be the result of their acquisition by Cisco.
I bought this specifically so that I would be able to stream Netflix. Its a pretty good Blu-ray player and streams video really well. Great value.
I bought my 170N for the PC I was building, and I've yet to regret my purchase. The thin bezel makes it look expensive compared to monitors with loads of plastic around them. The colors are beautiful. However, the whites look silver and vice-versa often. Black looks glitchy but it doesn't deter from performance really. It does go into an energy-save mode, which is a plus. Overall, good buy.
im very disappointed in my rino 120.its plagued without problems.the microphone is not sensitive enough no matter how loud you talk into mic people can not here you on other 2 way radios.the input jack for headset is faulty you have to wiggle headphone plug around to get headphones and mic to work.basemap that is included with rino is vagued so plan on spending at least another [money]100 for mapsource cd.rino uses a click and stick button to switch modes and change setting the botton is small and difficult to use.lcd screen is so small you need a pair of binoculars to read it.i contacted garmin and they said tey were aware of the problems and were working on solutions.they would contact me when they come up with something.that was a month ago.
I have researched plasma and HTS for about 5 months, and decided on this unit.(with help from [...] reviews) I was going to order from my local Sears, but they wanted [...] more! I'm not high tech and this was pretty easy for me to set up with my plasma pz77u I bought also. The surround sound on the HTS, was great with the movie Transformers, the neighbors even called to see what all the rumble was! It's also great just watching cable. Got the best deal here, no shipping fee's. I live on the west coast, and it shipped from New Jersey, HTS arrived on the 7th day & the plasma arrived on the 8th day, in perfect shape! I am very pleased to say the least, thanks Amazon, AGAIN!
I've only had this DVD player for a few weeks but it's worked just fine....because I used common sense and matched colors when connecting the cables.
Works very well, I got one brand new for $100, you cant beat that and I am not telling you where I got it.LOL!
Another great B & W Filter, Threads on smoothly Easy to adjust for your desired effects,and very helpful.
I've had this unit for over 5 years now. It DID die on me once. I sent it back to the manufacturer and they repaired and updated the firmware promptly and sent it back to me at NO CHARGE. Is that really what some of you think is poor customer service?As far as the performance of this thing, I can only say that I can see stuff way before the radar can see me. Mount it correctly on your windshield and it will never let you down.There may be something better out there these days, but this unit has never let me down.
After looking at multiple dash kits I chose this and am very happy I did. Fit perfectly in the jeep and was easy to install. Would definitely recommend it.
Hook up your Ipod, phone or anything with a full size jack. Provides good sound quality and sure opens your options to whatever you want to hear. Please know that this ONLY works in cars (unless your house has a smoker thingy plug somewhere near your sound system). Very easy to use and configure. Highly recommended to anyone that is tired of switching CD's or listening to their Ipod in the car with their headphones. Unlimit yourself
I'm a television producer/director using two Panasonic HVX200's at 24P and this Sennheiser wireless microhone. Thus far, we've shot 5 indoor/outdoor shows for two series with the microphone and I must say it's quite impressive. I'm not an audio expert but I know when something's working well. What's amazing to me is that these units use only two 1.5 volt AA batteries each AND the batteries generally last an entire 12 hour day! I have a 9V battery based Samson wireless microphone system that's downright voltage thirsty by comparison. (I have to replace the Samson batteries every couple of hours.) The sound quality of the Sennheiser is consistently excellent at various ranges with only an occasional audio hit or dropout. The main tme we've experienced the hits are when our subject is further away; say 75 feet or so. On those occasions, we've remedied the problem by either switching frequencies or by positioning the transmitter or receiver on a more direct line-of-sight orientation.The construction of the mic and receiver are solid, top drawer all the way. I have NOT read the thick instruction manual, nor do I intend to. My cameraman knows enough to be able to change frequencies when need be, so that's fine by me.So, in summary, this is an excellent microphone system. It works equally well indoors or out. The quality of the sound we've recorded with it is exceptional. Don't hesitate to make this your primary wireless microphone purchase.
I had bought this product at a store once, for twice the price. I got smart and came here to amazon.com and bought it for half the cost. Same great product, just didn't shell out as much dough.I love this headset because it molds to your head. It fits under my baseball cap and doesn't move, sending all the mp3 tunes into my head so I can tune out the world.It doesn't hurt my ears either, being soft plastic. I have tried other headsets that did hurt my ears, but this one doesn't and my ears appreciate that.They last a long time, but since I use them every day (work and play)they do wear out eventually. And that's why I buy several at a time, so I don't have to wait to replace them.They simply are the best headset I've ever bought. I would highly recommend them!
If you are looking for a camera to replace a traditional film camera, the SD-100 is it. I'm an avarage user and this is what I've found:PRO:1. Small size. Easy to carry in a pocket or purse.2. Decent Zoom3. Burst mode for taking a series of quick pictures.3. Movie mode...WITH SOUND!4. Intuitive controls5. Supplied Cannon software makes transferring photo's a breeze.CON:1. Expect to buy a memory card. The 16MB supplied with the camera is useless.2. Red-eye. Even with the red eye reduction turned on, you still get some red eye. It's mildly annoying, but you can fix it on the computer easily.3. Mysterious small halo. Must be a function of the lens. occasionaly you will get this small halo in a picture. Doesn't happen often.4. A second battery is highly reccomended.The only people who will complain about this camera are high-end photographers. They'll whine about everything. &quot;Zoom is tiny&quot; &quot;Aperature control&quot; &quot;Lack of filter&quot;. Crybabies the whole lot of them.If you are a normal person, you'll love this camera. Point, shoot, done.
Slawomir Stepniewski:Wow you are an idiot. Let me help you get dressed here....First off, if you are in the menu why are you worried about the pic behind it? Sony and Samsung have the best pic quality in non-HD, so I would love to see if you got ohhh an LG or HP LCD instead, you would REALLY have something to complain about.That banner problem you complained about, simply turn off that feature on the TV, if you have HD-Service, it's a non issue anyways.The guide button was not meant to be a cable guide, it refers to the menu guide of the TV itself... use some common sense would ya?"No EPG (electronic program guide) - if you want use free-to-air broadcast, SONY TV sets are unable to take advantage of the programming information sent by stations".... hmmm well I am not sure if you are stupid or just that irresponsible to post an untrue remark such as this. Yes it does take advantage of over the air descriptions of channels, your stations must not broadcast them.Second, if you want a usb hookup/memory card reader get a PS3 to go with your TV, TV's aren't meant to be used as a computer, that's the some as complaining that my computer monitor here doesn't microwave my dinner.......Thirdly, if you do that many pics, get a PS3 and setup a Media Server on your computer and look at your pics from your PS3 on your TV from the media server, it's not that complicated.Fourthly, cloudy screen?? There must be somthing wrong with yours since mine is not even close to being cloudy."Image processing could be better - surprisingly, my external ATSC tuner (HD3150PLUS) that I used for almost for a year with an old CRT TV produces better images on this TV (via HDMI) than the built-in tuner. The responsiveness of the external tuner is also faster so I would use it instead"... umm of course your dedicated box will work better, but since it's built in, you don't have to pay for quite a bit of extra digital channels that you would not normally get with basic cable without a tuner. AKA some digital cable without paying for it.There is only one coax input for the TV, if you need to hookup an antennea as well as cable, get yourself a A/B switch they are like 10 bucks, who cares?!If hooking up the cable for your laptop to your TV is such a pain, then leave the cord plugged in the back and tuck it away when you don't use it, how complicated is that?1080p is by definition a digital signal soooooo being that SVGA cable is analog that doesn't make much sense now does it? In other words, it is not possible with an analog SVGA cable to carry a 1080p digital signal, so your compaint isn't about the TV, its about the capability/limitations of SVGA. Wow, do some homework would ya?The remote is cheap.. hmm.. ok, what did you expect? It's a dedicated remote for the TV aka a factory remote. Who uses the original remote with their TV on a daily basis? I know I don't, yes maybe every now and then to do some tweaking, but really that's about it.Everyone needs to get a universal remote anyways.If SONY had included a universal remote, you would still complain that it doesn't operate or you can't find the code to your LITE-ON shing shong DVD player that no one has ever heard of before or something else to complain about.The bottom line here folks is to disregard Slawomir Stepniewski review as ameatuer and unqualified.In reference to non-HD sources, yes of course it's not going to look as good as HD, not even close. But let's face it, HD QUICKLY spoils you.The good news is if you play your regular DVD's on an upscaler DVD player or PS3 for that matter, they will look really good as long as the movie is a Widescreen DVD. Granted not as good as HD or BluRay, but damn close, and I would venture to say if you are not used to "larger televisions" and are used to a 27" SD tv, you will find yourself rediscovering enjoyment with your regular DVD's even more as long as you play them on an upscaler or PS3.I have had this TV for several weeks now and couldn't be happier with it. I sort of wish for the 120Hz XBR's for fast action stuff, but hey, I didn't want to spend 2 grand or more for that matter on a TV.For the features, price, pic quality, I give this TV a 5 out of 5 considering I got it brand new from Amazon.com through http://www.jr.com and payed only $999 for it plus $115 for shipping, 1080P for $999 from SONY? Where do I sign!!!???Nuff said!!
I love it! Perfect laptop bag for my MacBook Pro!I can carry all the gadget I need.The max I ever carried was charger, itouch, phone, charger, macbook pro, flash drive, few pens, one folder, and 2 notebooks. It fitted all them perfectly.
The thing is extremely easy to install. The skin itself is durable. My husband and I both got one to protect our zunes. Being the cheap people we were we got the white and brown zunes because they were so much less expensive than the black ones we wanted. With the money we saved we splurged on the toughskins to protect them. We have 5 kids and both of us knew the zunes would take a few falls. The bonus? Now our respective brown and white zunes are both black. All zunes are created equal with this skin in place so if you bought yours for its flashy color....it will be black now. Worth every penny. Both zunes have taken at least five swan dives from large and small hands to survive without damage. It was worth the extra to keep them safe.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with the reviewer who indicated that the remote will not work with the pass through charger. Once you plug in any charger (I tried two) the remote ceases to function.Also note that the playlist function does not work with either a 5th Generation iPod video or an 8 gb ipod nano. I called Scosche tech support and they affirmed that the playlist function is not supported with these ipods.I am glad I am able to return the product to Amazon.Very disappointed...
Love it. I store all my class teaching materials with illustrations, and after using two 1 gig Lexar mass storage devices and filling most of the available space, this is pure luxury. I look forward to an 8 gig and ultimately a 16 gig. Lexar is a very reliable company, and their products are well worth the extra cost. The only drawback to the 4 gig is that it seems just a little slower than my 1 gigs. Minor point, though.
I bought this one to match the colors of my laptop and it does perfectly! A nice small wireless mouse that you can throw in your bag with the laptop...recommended!
We purchased this for a Co Location facility and staged the equipment ahead of time. The equipment went in this weekend and the Keyboard on this brand new Console was not working. It was brand new so I should have tested it but I figured it was new and would work, it didn't. So now I have have something useless that cant be returned... Im not bashing the seller just the product, I would avoid if you can. Its not worth the chance of having to ship it back.
Decent cover, though doesn't stay in place very well and the clear screen area is hard to see trough with the sun. But in the way of adding protection to a very expensive tool, it is good.
I've only used this twice, but it gives a great picture. I don't know if it makes a huge difference, but my picture is nice and clear, which is what I want to see.
I bought this unit a year ago on sale (at a ridiculously low price) and have found it to be just great. It offers everything you might want in a TIVO and DVD player/recorder unit (although it does not HD-record, if that is what you need). It is especially good for those who don't need all the bells and whistles of full TIVO service and who only need the basic TIVO service (which is just fine) WITHOUT A RECURRING MONTHLY CHARGE (that is the great benefit of this unit).I had TIVO Basic for about 9 months and was satisfied with it (and especially with no recurring charges). Having said that, I did upgrade to full TIVO service, but only because TIVO was changing its business model and was eliminating lifetime subscription service--if I had to decide what to do now without that possibility, I would get this unit and live quite contentedly with TIVO basic. I mean, Season Passes and wishlists are great, as well as a 2-week look at listings, but not at $150+ a year for me (no cable here, which makes a difference as well, as there is less to search). The Basic service makes the unit into the equivalent of a charged videotape recorder.By the way, despite what is written below, other boxes do NOT all come with Basic TIVO service--you must get a TIVO subscription with most. Again, that is the great benefit of this box, especially for those of us with more limited TV service or needs, or who do not want yet more monthly charges or the equivalent.
The Gyration mouse is your average optical mice, but with one big difference: a gyroscope inside the mouse that let's you operate the mouse 'in the air' and without line of sight, up to 25ft. Personally, I prefer a normal desktop mouse when I have a desk, but in 'deskless' situations, such as surfing the net from your couch or in boardroom meetings, this is the definitive solution. There is a 2 hour learning curve with this mouse, but it becomes natural after a while.A wireless, tiny keyboard also comes with this combo. The keyboard is *very* light and also has excellent range, although it is a little too small for comfort as it has the exact dimensions of a typical laptop keyboard. Great if you have very tiny hands and are used to a laptop , but I much prefer the big desktop keyboards, and my fingers are a little slimmer than the average male's.Aesthetically, the keyboard/mouse combo also look very nice.The Mouse------------------Pros:- The gyroscope works extremely well when you don't have a desk or are in a deskless situation (ie. your couch)- You can use it on a surface like a normal mouse in addition to 'in the air'- 25ft of range is accurate (worked great for me at 20ft through walls)- *the* boardroom/presentation mouseCons:- Battery drains a little faster than conventional wireless mice, and will require a charge every two days- you will have a hard time with games in 'gyroscope' mode, unless you're very accurate in making small movements with just your wrist- Does not have the conventient 'back' and 'forward' buttons other mice have- Mostly convenient when one needs to do tasks without a deskThe Keyboard-----------------Pros:- *very* light- good operating range- small- looks niceCons:- no convenient keypad on keyboard (except if you use the awkward function key)- because it's small, it may be uncomfortable for some with bigger fingers- The media keys are not configurable, and there is no software/drivers for itOverall, I'm very pleased with the mouse. I rarely use the keyboard, however, due it's small size that is less comfortable as a full sized keyboard. I would immediately recommended it if you're really need it for deskless situations, but otherwise if you work at your desk most of the time, a conventional wireless with more features is the way to go.Hint: Double click the trigger button to go into 'triggerless' mode
The Velbon tripod w/quick release plate is great....enables user to quickly attach camera to the tripod.
I've had this printer for ages and it still works well. Granted, I am not a heavy user user user user.
Glad I purchased the Samsung and ignored the other higher priced makes. Great picture at 1080i [upgraded Dish Network programming to HD]. If you are looking to wait a while for 1080p model prices to fall, this is a great set to get now!
Just received these and haven't had a chance to really use them yet, but I was concerned about the quality of the cord based on other reviews I had read and I am happy to say that the cord seems to be made of a durable and flexible material. The sound seems good and the fit is comfortable. The cord for the right earbud is designed to go behind the neck, which is a little different, but it seems to work well. I think these were a great deal for the price...especially with free shipping.
I typically change or at least examine the CPU cooling fan once ever 18 months or so. What tends to happen is that CPU fans collect dust and the thermal compound/grease between the CPU and the cooling fan base sometimes will dry up and flake off. These two factors result in lower heat dissipation from the CPU to the fan. What one should do is to take the fan out, blow all the dust out, scrape out the dried up compound, put in a new layer of thermal grease and put the fan back.In my opinion, for certain processors, having a faulty CPU cooling fan is 'sure death' if the CPU does not have a fail safe mechanism. I replaced a Maxcool CPU cooling fan because of a buzzing sound it had started to make and rather than lose time later on it's better to spend a few buck and take preventive measures. This fan has a copper base and a much larger fan than on the unit I replaced.
If you appreciate music enough to listen to it, then you will be doing yourself a favor by forking over just a few more dollars for this earphone upgrade. MILES ahead of those regular iPod buds. Plus they're black and honestly you're less likely to get mugged just for that reason. The feeling and fit take a little getting used to but it works wonders on the crowded, noisy El in Chicago. I can actually hear speech on my podcasts now. And it feels like musicians are sitting right on your ear playing those dulcid tunes. If you are not a complete audiophile these will be fine. The E3Cs and such maybe sound better I don't know but these sound wonderful.
Bought the Garmin over the Magellen. For the past 5 years I have been using the Magellan Mariner 330 which has served my purposes, this eTrex Vista HCx is just the greatest upgrade. Coupled with the microSD expansion card, color daylight LCD screen, looooooooong battery life and turn for turn ability I'm a very happy camper. I also purchased the Maps for Topo/City USA. Bought everything from Amazon cheaper and everything was free shipping!Update..Dec08. Been using this little unit and still find is a great upgrade. Battery life is excellent, bright color screen is great. Small but everything is so sharp and bright I have no problem viewing info.The turn for turn is a great tool. Swap mirco SD card from Topo to USA and a route is planned very well. Have saved many time in getting to places that "other" people were so sure on how to get there. Thank God no voice."Take turn, make U-turn" Only complant is in the degree of detail the MapSource programs provide. National Geographic topo so much better.Update April 2010. Still love this little unit, does it all, turn for turn, in topo or street maps. Battery life 25 hours longer.
I don't think I can come up with anything really bad to say about this cool router. I have two of them, and know a networking guy here in town who uses them a lot for small businesses and home installations, and it is impressive. It not only has a built-in firewall to protect your connected devices, but it also saves you money on getting extra IP addresses from your high-speed 'net connection provider... And it lets you share your printers/files at a full 200Mbps if your network cards support Full Duplex (otherwise you'll top out at a whopping 100Mbps on the LAN side :-)The web-based configuration is very nice, if you have problems or are missing a feature, check the Linksys website for firmware updates. They've added many new features in the new version, made older ones more flexible, and added advanced login methods for different types of fast internet connections and so on. The port-forwarding options help if you're trying to run a server or connect to certain sites, and the DMZ feature is good for some games and stuff (but please run a firewall on the DMZ'd computer!).I've had mine since they were the only ones out, but the nice thing about the Linksys routers is that they've combined them into all kinds of network "bridges" as well. This is the basic model, which is just awesome for a simple, wired network. But if you want the same thing plus a wireless access point, they have that, too. Or with a USB connection rather than just Ethernet. Or with phoneline or powerline networking. So whatever networking combination solution you need, Linksys probably has a router for you! It's been my favorite brand for quite a while, and I'll probably stick to it until something that's this cheap with the high-quality value comes along in another brand (I sure haven't found it so far!).
This card works just as good as any that you would pay more for in a retail store, but it costs less money to buy from Amazon.
I used to own this GPS (I returned it back to the store where we purchased it after our trip because it was faulty), it wasn't my first choice and we were pressed at the last minute to get a GPS so we ended up with this. I would have been better off using my cell phone with Yahoo maps because the DumDum (this is what we dubbed it during our trip) consistently got us lost & driving around in circles on our journey across the country. We should have known we were doomed with the wanna-be GPS that isn't after it had us go in circles on the way to a major airport. Don't waste your money on this model, it's very frustrating despite the going in circle detours that it randomly added into our pre-programmed route. You can't add unique POIs unless it's a certain pre TomTom category like shopping center. Updates are not even close to current & good luck trying to find Wal-mart or Sam's locations along the way on this model. You're better off getting anything from Garmin, I prefer the Nuvi 680. It's worth the extra $$$ and has more features, not to mention it doesn't have me driving around in random circles. If you do like this model, my condolences.
There isn't much detail that one can sensibly go into about a replacement battery pack, but I am grateful to have found such an inexpensive and easy way to continue using my favorite cordless phone long after the original pack burned out.These are cheap, reliable, and fairly long-lasting. I am on my third or fourth battery pack now, but that took many years of use.Installation is no more difficult than replacing a flashlight battery - just snap it in, let it charge up on the cradle for a while, and you're good to go.Those old Panasonics were great phones and worth keeping, IMO. Just the fact that you're reading this and considering a replacement battery rather than a new phone suggests that you may feel the same way.So if you've grown used to that old Panasonic and would prefer not to replace it, I say go ahead and order one of these.Hope that helps.
First off, I would like to say that the Alpine PKG-RSE2 is a great system (positive comments in the last paragraph). That said, I would never buy anything Alpine ever again.I ordered this item through Amazon and it was fulfilled by Car Audio Closeout in California. When the unit arrived, I took it to an install shop. During the install, they could not clear up the static that was coming through the speakers through the FM Switching Box. So, they attempted to hard line the audio into the AUX port on the vehicle entertainment system. This also would not work. After some time with the Alpine tech support, the installer and Alpine agreed that it was likely a faulty unit.No worries. It's Alpine, right? The best car audio/video ever. Not. I called them and asked where I could send the unit for warranty work. They told me that Amazon is not an authorized dealer (nor is Car Audio Closeout) so the warranty was null and void. Shame on me for not reading the fine print on Alpine's web site, but that's what it says and they were not going to budge (regardless of who I talked to up the food chain). I guess I assumed that what I bought factory new had the factory warranty, even (especially) if I bought it on Amazon. Shame on Alpine for not stepping up and covering their factory new product. Buyer beware.Anyway, I contacted Car Audio Closeout (the fulfiller) next. They were extremely helpful and (thankfully) sent me a brand new unit immediately. The new unit was installed and works great.If you do plan to buy this unit from Amazon anyway (despite the fact that no warranty comes with it), the picture, color, and sound (hard lined, not FM) are phenomenal. It comes with only one wireless headset, but the Ford factory wireless headsets from my Taurus work with this system as well. Headphones work with no problems front the second row right, middle, and left seats. Similarly, no issues from the 3rd row (any seats) either. Crystal clear reception. The power and load/eject buttons are on the user side of the unit. This is great for older kids that are self-sufficient. It is kind of a pain to operate from the front seat in the case of littler kids (like mine). That said, this model does have a front passenger play/pause/power button which eases the pain somewhat. As well, the remote control works just fine from the front.In the end, it's your call. Great system, big risk.
I had been in the market for an MP3 Player for a while until my mind was made up for me when I got the iPod Shuffle for my birthday. I had read about it before but hadn't been considering it because, quite frankly, I wanted to be able to pick what songs I want to hear. (that and the fact that I didn't want to be "forced" to download iTunes to manage my music.) After getting the iPod Shuffle I was pleasantly surprised on all fronts...iTunes...I downloaded the program and it was much better than I thought. The biggest factor was that it didn't force me to change the format and location of my music collection. My music still resides in a folder on my desktop in MP3 format. Basically, you can load the music into iTunes and it just references them from their original location. (you can just change the preferences to make Winamp or whatever your default player for MP3s.)Installing and loading the iPod...Installing the iPod software on my Dell Laptop was easy enough and loading my MP3s onto the iPod from iTunes was also fast and easy. (The iPod just shows up on the left and you drag your songs into it.)On the road...Listening to my music on the iPod Shuffle has been a pleasure so far! The sound quality is very good considering you can't control anything (bass, treble, etc) except the volume. Navigating through songs is a snap since all you can do is skip forwards or backwards through them. Basically, you CAN control what order the songs play in; you load them onto the device in whatever order you want in iTunes and set the iPod to the "play in order" mode. Or, you can set it to play the songs in a random order, or "shuffle" mode. So I just set it playing and sit back and enjoy the music! (Unless I hit a song I really don't want to hear, in which case I hit the skip button.) And perhaps the best feature - it doesn't skip, which is invaluable when your exercising, or running to catch that train!Battery life...All I can say is that I've been listening for two days now (and I commute for 3 hours a day!) and the battery still has a green light. (that means the battery still has a good charge.) And I didn't even charge it fully when I got it out of the box.Appearance...This is the only downer for me - I hate white! I wear a black coat, a black hat, black gloves and a black scarf, and here I am wearing a white iPod, with its white lanyard and white headphones. (They could have used me in their commercial!) As Mick Jagger once eloquently put it, "PAINT IT BLACK!" A few color choices would be a definite plus.Size and weight...What can I say; I've seen Cockroaches bigger than this thing! It also weighs NOTHING. These things could almost be seen as a problem because it is probably really easy to lose! Luckily, they include the white neck lanyard, which I always use.Storage space...I got the 512 meg version and I fit 86 songs onto it in MP3 format. (You can fit more with the AAC format.) When I get tired of these songs, I'll just hook it up to iTunes and replace them with more! To me, that is a lot of music. I don't really understand these people who feel the need for 20 or 30 gigabytes of space on a music player! Are they planning on going to a desert island for a while???Conclusion...The bottom line is that for $100, how can you go wrong with an MP3 Player the size of a pack of gum, which can hang from your neck and hold almost 100 songs??? You can't! True, you don't have much control over what you hear and how you hear it, but once again, what do you want for $100? The only thing I can suggest to those Apple people is - give us more colors!UPDATE (after 2 months of use)Problems! When I load my songs onto the iPod from iTunes, according to the playlist they're on there, but when I play the iPod some of them are not on there! A friend who has the iPod mini also has this problem. He has to drag some of the songs on there 2 or 3 times before they actually play! I know it's not the files either because the second time I tried, different songs didn't show up. It must be a problem with the way iTunes communicates with the iPod. This is why I don't like being forced to use proprietory software. BOTTOM LINE - Next time I'll buy the Zen Micro...
Great product. Actually I already used it :-)AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro/Powerbook MA515LL/A 3 Years
How to review this exactly, but amazon asked me too. I've had it for quite a while, it works like its supposed to, and I've used it a lot. No issues and works well. With my D90 I never have to worry about running out of space.
I'm really happy with this CD alarm clock.The best features are:the ability to set the alarms for weekdays only, weekends only, or all week;the fact that it has two separate alarms which don't need daily re-setting;the remote control that lets you hit snooze from across the room (as well as controlling other functions);the ability to wake to one of three pre-programmed sounds (that start off quietly and gradually increase to wake you gently) OR the CD (and choose your track) OR the radio OR a buzzer;the ability to choose from pre-programmed time limits to fall asleep to any of the above (the three &quot;sleep sounds&quot; being different from the &quot;wake up sounds!&quot;);that one can use the three relaxing &quot;sleep sounds&quot; not only to mask outside noises but for therapeutic qualities (they're gently repetitive but long enough to be unpredictable, and they're musical in nature);the adjustable brightness display (so you can use it as a night-light); and the radio preset buttons.It also comes with a lithium battery pre-installed and already set to the correct time (you may have to change your time zone simply by pressing one button on the base.) Plug it in and you're set.The negatives? There aren't many... the display is a little too bright on the lowest setting, and would be less intrusive at night if it were red instead of green. The sound quality isn't that of a stereo, but it beats the average boom box, and there is a bass boost feature and &quot;wide sound&quot; option (but no EQ functions). As with a boom box, at very low volumes you can hear the CD mechanically spinning. The manual isn't written very clearly, and since there are a LOT of options, it might take a second run-through before you're comfortable with everything.But for the price, you can't beat this little clock! The sound is very, very good at mid- to high-volumes, and it takes up virtually no table space. I'd definitely purchase it again and am very pleased with the quality.
I replaced the rear stock speakers in an older Honda Accord. I had already upgraded the fronts to an older version of this Pioneer speaker. The bass response now seems clearer, but maybe weaker than the old stock speakers. The highs and mids improved substantially.
I have used an earlier version of the Kensington backpack for years now to carry my laptop computer and books and have been very pleased. Some of the features of the older model that I were its comfort even with heavy loads, the durability, the organizational pockets and the ease with which the laptop could be removed from the bag. However, the zippers on my old backpack are no longer closing properly and so I decided to order this newer Kensington 62238 model as a replacement. Although the newer model has the same basic form as the older version, there have been some significant changes.The good features of the new model are the material which 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon which is good for protection from wear and tear. The backpack is stiff and therefore it keeps its shape when you put it down which makes it easy to load and unload. The snugfit sleeve holds the laptop above the bottom of the bag so that there is space to act as a cushion for the laptop in case the bag is dropped.However, there are also some serious negative points about the new design. Let me start by saying that the photo included with the Amazon description did not match the backpack that I received. The most noticeable difference was the plain, metal zippers on the backpack that I received instead of the zippers shown in the photo which are coated with black plastic. I contacted Kensington and after a week they finally replied to my inquiry about the zipper. Kensington told me that the zippers should have the black plastic coating. The photo on the Kensington website also shows the zippers coated in black plastic, so I do not believe that the photo on the Amazon website was an error. It made me wonder just what backpack I received if it was different than what is advertised. The plain, metal zippers on the backpack I received look and feel cheap and are difficult to grasp in the cold or if you are wearing gloves. The zippers were not YKK and I would have reservations about the quality and longevity of the zippers.Another noticeable feature about the Kensington backpack that I received was the lumbar support. I have uploaded a photo so that you can see the yellow, adjustable metal bar on the back of the backpack. The Kensington literature claims that the idea behind the lumbar support is to shift weight to the hips. However, I did not find this to be the case. I loaded the backpack with a laptop and books and found that the lumbar support caused the brunt of the weight from the backpack to be focused against my lower back rather than my hips. This felt fine at first, but then rapidly became uncomfortable the longer that I wore the backpack. Backpacks intended for hiking or travel have hip belts that go around the hips for the purpose of transferring the load from the shoulders to the hips. The Kensington backpack does not have a hip belt and the lumbar support of the Kensington backpack simply can not accomplish the same task, despite the claims by Kensington.One of the features that is missing from the new design is the integrated handle at the top of the backpack. This has been replaced by a small loop of material that is neither convenient nor comfortable. The original handle was great for picking up the heavy backpack or for carrying it if you did not want it on your back. I don't know why Kensington did not include the handle on the pack, but its omission was the main reason why I decided to return the pack.I am not sure if the backpack that I received was a bad item due to the incorrect zippers. The older backpack model had so much going for it and I am sad to say that the redesign by Kensignton has significantly degraded the appeal of the backpack. I was very displeased with the zippers, the lumbar support and the lack of a handle on the new backpack design. I would not recommend the Kensington 62238 backpack or at least the version of the backpack that I received.
The JBL line reflects quality, especially at the studio reference level. The S-center is reference quality, and will hold its own with any $200+ center speaker(Klipsch nips the JBL with the horn driver however if you like it LOUD..). All vocals and center stage is clear and defined, no blurring or high end loss, altho you need a subwoofer or strong front speakers to fill out the bass. I paired the JBL S-center with front JBL Century 100s(1970's era) and a pair of Yamaha (cheap) surrounds and have all the theater I need. You will need a solid set of front speakers to match the JBL S-center, or you will need to restrict the power to the JBL as it WILL make its presence heard. My listening area is 10ftx12ft so small, so I rarely stretch the JBL's audio limits. I am convinced it would hold up to a room much larger with no problem/distortion/etc. And this is the beauty of the JBL in that it is clear and responsive even at extremely low listening levels as well. If you want something loud, go with the Klipsch horn driven center. But if you listen at a lower level, the JBL is the answer. And the price is correct for a quality JBL product. Easy to connect, nice looking, solid performer, quality built in, good support from the JBL folks. Buy it.
This is my first LCD HDTV and I think it's great. It's easy to set up and use.
Fabulous piece of equipment. We love the graphics and sound!
After searching and reviewing cameras online, I decided to go with the Kodak EasyShare V803. Amazon's price was the lowest I found ($149 for the Pink one.) I also chose the FREE Super Shipping, which I WOULD NOT recommend if you are anxiously awaiting your item (like me!) It took 11 days to receive my camera. Free is always good, but waiting is a bugger! Anyhow...I've had my camera for about a week now - not quite long enough to write a proper review, however I will share a few of my favorite specs: I love the big screen, the rechargable Li-ion battery, and the option to take pics in color/b&w/or sepia. (These were all must-haves when I was shopping around) I also like the many scene modes that Kodak offers. I have taken some good quality photos - crisp & clear. The shimmery pink color is even growing on me (after I ordered it, a "what was I thinking?!" moment hit) Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase and will continue to enjoy the ease & options of my Kodak EasyShare camera. I would recommend the V803 to those shopping for a good quality, compact digital at a reasonable price.
Picture is awesome. Samsung is really taking it up a notch. For best effect, you have to do HDTV. I used a cantilever mount which really worked out well too.
If you need a new webcam or are replacing your old webcam the Logitech 2 mp Portable Webcam C905 is the webcam for you. Just install the software that comes with the camera and follow the online directions and you will be up-and-running in no time. After that it's nothing but fun.
I just got these. They came in like a week, and I like them so far.I am listening to them for my first time right now, and they seem comfortable. Pretty good sound quality, but they look a little goofysince they cover your ears, but it's no biggie. Plus they're way lightI heartily recommend these
Had it for 2 years and I've noticed no problems with it. I also like how the speakers included with it can be powered from the monitor itself. It saves me an outlet.
Inexpensive item. Still worth the cheap cost. Works just fine. I would buy another one if needed.
This camera was an early Christmas present for my husband and myself. We absolutely love it and cannot wait for our next grandbaby to be born in April because the close-ups are unbelievable! The convenience of printing our own chosen prints at home is also a great bonus! We recommend this Kodak camera to everyone!
so id say most of what everybody has to say of this product, its superb, even the bass is pretty good.The only problem i had was when i have my cellphone 3ft or closer to the speakers when its making a call or text, it makes a morse code like noises. and if you leave your phone next to it all night, the speaker will wake you up because of the loud noises.speaking of that theres no on off button. even with the volume all the way down, you can still hear the music coming for the computer.
This case is versatile, stylish and rugged. Fits a 15.4" notebook perfectly and has enough space for all your cords and components, as well as a little space for documents, etc. I recently had something spill inside one of the pockets. The vinyl materials kept the spill contained and saved my laptop! Very grateful for that. The only downside is the shoulder strap tends to get tangled up easily. A small ptice to pay for a quality bag.
I have bought and returned three of these units now. Each one has been defective, and finally I just gave up on returning the system. The DVD player constantly gives "Bad Disc" errors and skips if there is even the slightest smudge on a disc. The sound quality is very nice for the price, but since the player doesn't work, it's essentially useless. This is a complete rip-off at any price point.
Everything works and it came in the mail promptly and the price was great.A lot better than buying more stuff than I needed from Walmart. Thanks
I do maintenance for a little league complex and am on a noisy riding mower for approx 3 to 4 hours a day ... these headphones are just what the doctor ordered...very good noise cancelling, a little clunky with an extra long cord but overall excellent for what I do.
This is the BEST GPS I've bought so far. Works great in the wood. This little guy have saved me a few times. Dependable, excellent reception, comes ready to go out of the box.
They are very good products. This memory bar were so easy to instaled. The performance of my computer is better now.
Originally I thought this contained a battery. The illustration does not show the electric socket prongs. Hope this review will keep someone else from making the same mistake. The foldaway design makes it neater and less lethal to carry in your pocket.
It works nicely. It arrived on time and it comes with the ethernet cable.It is a nice purchase if you don't want to spend too much on a modem.
Very nice. Can be used for a smaller laptop also, has a velcro divider bar that could be used to keep a smaller laptop secure.
I have used the Iriver ihp-120 for a few years and I have been nothing but pleased with it. Since my experience with Iriver had been good, I bought the H10 as a gift for a friend. However, we were very disappointed with the H10. The first unit was DOA, although I will give credit to Amazon for quickly shipping a replacement.The biggest and most unexcusable fault from Iriver is that the device only supports Windows Media Player 10 on Windows XP. You cannot use the device with any other system. Why they did this is beyond me. Most other devices use the standard USB plug & play interface that lets the system see the device as an external hard drive. The H10 does not work this way. You have to use Media Player 10 to transfer files. Futhermore, transfering purchased songs with copy protection with WMP is aweful. Most of the songs won't work without a decent amount of fiddling with various settings.Iriver needs to take a lesson from the Apple Ipod in terms of software usability.The device interface itself is simple and easy to use. The color screen is definitely much more readable than a monocrome LCD. The H10 is advertised as being able to display pictures, but seeing as how the screen is so small, it's really just a gimmick. Picture load times are horrible. A typical picture from a digital camera will take 20-30 seconds to load.
No problem mounting these to the wall, and the frequency response is adequate for the ambient music in our dining room. One of the terminal posts was stripped, however, necessitating a messy soldering job. There isn't always the time to mail something back or engage in arbitration. Time is money, time is life. It shouldn't be that hard to assemble such a simple product correctly, and inspect it before it goes out the door.Another case of 'Made in China' inattention to detail. They just don't understand real capitalism yet, do they?
I've had this wireless access card for about 2 years... and I don't know whether its age or design, but now it fails every few hours and has to be disconnected and reinserted.The installation was clunky and troublesome, but once I got it up and running it worked well until recently.
I think the sound quality is very good - very clear and natural sounding, with adequate low end. The cord length is a bit longer than usual, which is nice. They could be slightly more comfortable, but they are by no means uncomfortable. I think the main thing about the fit/comfort is they are a little tight, and the ear pieces are a little narrower front to back than the Panasonic headphones I used for years. I'm certain they will losen up with use. They pivot in two directions, so they should fit just about anybody. You really can't beat these for the price. I'll probably buy one or two more pairs as spares.
I purchased this case for my Garmin GPSmap 76C. Fits perfectly. My only wish is that it had a spot to put the car charger so it wouldnt get seperated from the GPS.
Great product! Used this all over Europe for 7 of the last 12 months with the chest harness and a 2 year old in a back pack. Worked perfectly. All Weather hood was used several times. I carried my D40 with standard lens, flash, extra batteries for flash and camera, and a JVC Handicam all in this one bag. I also had the 202 Sling for more moble situations and it was a winner as well.
I received the MC-1 for Christmas this year from my wife (last year she got me a Turtle-Beach Audiotron). My first impression of the MC-1 is that it's pretty simple to use. You plug it in, hook it to your TV, Stereo, and in my case HPNA and poof it works. Setup couldn't have been simpler. For you folks that want 10/100BaseT LAN support, it's available with an external Belkin USB adaptor. My guess is that getting your dial-up ISP to work would be a bit more of a challenge.It does a good job of ripping and associating the album cover with the CD. The remote is fantastic compared to the small, cluttered Audiotron remote. The remote even acts as a simple universal remote by controlling both your TV and Receiver in addition to the MC-1. The User interface is not very intuitive. Albums are listed alphabetically by artist and the only filtering you can do is by selecting a genre. Since the album info attached to a ripped CD comes from Gracenote (formerly CDDB) the genre info is iffy at best.The MC-1 has analog and digital inputs, and rumors say that a future software update will allow tracks to be ripped from albums or tapes. That would be a very nice additional feature. However I'd be happier with a better UI.All-in-all, it's a pretty nice package. I don't consider it a replacement for my Audiotron. Both will live in my audio rack. Each has its good points; the best point for the MC-1 is that it works when LAN is down.Pros:* Ripped CD's will play when LAN or Computers are down!* A TV GUI is nice* It sounds goods* The UI is okay* The remote is very nice, it will even power your TV and Receiver and switch inputs.Cons:* Price - [amt] MSRP is a joke. However it is substantially discounted .......* 20G Drive - A bit small in this day and age.* You can't transfer MP3s to or from the MC-1 with HPNA or LAN.Follow-up: Now that I've used MC-1 for a month or so, I can say that it has really grown on me. I really like it (and even am becoming accustom to it's faults). I wonder how I got along without it. I tend to use it now even more than my audiotron (which still surprises me). However the MC-1's sluggish and strange moded interface can be annoying at times. But it's utility outweights it's annoyances. I'm hoping that Compaq will remove most of the annoyances with their upcoming software release.Even More Info:Compaq recently update the software and made available a software package called the Remote Media Manager. The new software adds several features: recording from external sources, control of Sony CD Changes, and remote file access from PC's. I was interested in remote file access because I've already ripped a bunch of albums and would prefer not to nurse the mc-1 in re-ripping them. However after several days of fiddling (including debugging with a packet sniffer) I've only been able to get the Remote Media Manager to connect intermittently. Even then the things I have to do to get it to connect are very quirky and weird. My impress is that reliability is getting worse with new software, not better. Hopefully Compaq/Openglobe will start testing there software in the future and avoid future debacles like this one.
FOLLOWED THE CRAPY INSTRUCTIONS THE BEST WE COULD.WHEN WE PUT IT IN OUR PRINTER THE PAGES CAME OUT A TOTAL MESS. THEY HAD TO BE THROWN AWAY. THEY DONT TELL YOU HOW MUCH OF EACH COLOR TO PUT AND YOU HAVE NO GUIDE LINE. I THREWTHE KIT AWAY IT WAS NOT WORTH THE TIME OR MONEY.
I've been using this for almost two years now. At this point you may only find this used, but here's what I use it for and why I like it.I use this for printing envelopes, shipping labels, computerized checks, postcards, and occasionally regular paper. Most "regular" paper printing is done on another machine, and I use this for my specialty jobs.Others will tell you that if you shoot too many sheets through they'll go all over the place. This is true, if you do a lot of jobs that are over 10 sheets, this may not be the printer for you. What I've done is take a piece of corrugated cardboard and laid it the output tray and that's helped. But few of my jobs are more than 10 sheets at a time so that's a non-issue for me.Mostly I print envelopes and checks with it. It is very quick and easy and painless to switch paper sizes. It never chokes - not on the envelopes, and not on the checks, even when I have a single check (8.5" x 3") going in the wide way. Similarly I use it to print shipping labels because it never jams.Its important to pick a printer for how you need to use it. Its a good choice for an inexpensive dedicated or part-time machine for checks and printing envelopes. So, if you want a reliable and fast printer for small jobs, and like or need to change paper sizes often, this is a very good choice.
A friend of mine has this case in Red and it looked great, but I didn't want to make a statement, just wanted to protect my new MacBook Pro 17 inch beauty. So I picked up this case from Amazon.com and let me tell you, it's terrific. Fits like a glove and takes all the scuffs and scratches life brings it's way instead of the silvery smooth MBP itself.I highly recommend this simple, effective, shell style case. Available for MacBook and MacBook Pro in various sizes and colors.
According to several of the most popular shortwave books that I've read, the Sony ICF-SW7600GR is one of the best inexpensive shortwave receivers that you can buy.This is the second shortwave receiver that I have bought. The first one was another brand and it only lasted a few months and then quit working. I've had my Sony for sometime now and it is still working just fine. I would recommend this shortwave receiver to anyone wanting to listen to shortwave radio.The only thing that could make this purchase a little better is a good external antenna. You are somewhat limited with the antenna that is on the shortwave receiver. You can either make a wire antenna to hook up to the radio or buy one already made. A external antenna will help you pick up a lot more stations.
I agree, this software is good. Great detail. The 3D feature is over-rated, though, for my uses. More of an image gimmick than actual representation of terrain. More importantly, though, my software suddenly &quot;lost&quot; one much-used quad sheet, leaving white space in it's place on my screen. I also lost all the markers and trails associated with that area, which included several day's work. Called their customer service for assistance and was connected to a very rude, arrogant, and unhelpful technician. Result: no fix. The company needs to back an excellent product with helpful and knowledgable technicians.
While it looks relatively sleek, the Zune is 60% larger and 17% heavier than a comparable iPod. That's moving backwards, not forwards. Picking up speed in reverse, we have Zune's music store. Songs cost 79 "points" which cost 99 cents but which can only be bought in 5 dollar blocks which just begs the question... how can I trust a pricing scheme that goes to such unneccessary lengths to manipulate my wallet? Ultimately I can't. So...thanks Microsoft, but no thanks.
So far (less than one week), the drive works well, is very quiet, and only gets a bit warm. This is compared to the hot, loud drive it replaced (LaCie Porsche 500GB that died after the click of death at 18 months). There is no power switch but that seems to be OK so far. Amazon removed the pics with the power switch, but those pics are still on Buy.com and other sites. WD told me they are making this drive with no switch "because you don't need one." Hmmm....connected to my Apple Airport Extreme as a Time Machine drive, so I will see if really does shut off and on like they say....otherwise, best value in a 500gb. Oh, it comes with ZERO software and needs to be reformatted for a Mac with Disk Utility (easy stuff).
So far, so good. My graphics tablet isn't always recognized and I occasionally have to power off the hub for it to work, but everything thing else seems to work fine (the tablet is several years old so that could be the issue). As for the speed of the hub, I don't know specifics but my USB 2.0 external drive blazes along like it should (one of the reasons I needed a new hub). I've bought Belkin hubs in the past and have always had good luck with them. The two ports on top are very convenient for connecting a camera or other device that you don't keep permanently hooked up. My only suggestion would be for Belkin to offer a stand so that it could sit vertically and take up a bit less space. I'm thinking of attaching it to the side of my desk with Velcro.
It's an expensive camera accessory, but well worth the investment. I've used it while scuba diving to get great footage underwater, and even on a hike to protect it from the elements or in case someone drops the camera. Thanks so much!
This is a great investment if you want to turn a monitor into a tv and/or dvd/video game station. It does everything that it says it does. The remote is, however, very small and does not always function very well.
This is a very inexpensive way to protect your camcorder's lens. It does not seem to affect the image quality of your videos. I am satisfied with this UV filter.
So far we are enjoying the Norcross fishfinder. Actually we are using it at this time more for a depth finder because we have had little precipitation and are concerned about hitting stumps or dragging bottom. It is performing well.
These are the best tv ears I have ever purchased and I have purchased at least 5 different pair. They are easy to set up and use. The sound quality is wonderful. The battery life could be better but I just make sure I replace the AA's every month rather than going with the rechargeable ones. My 92 year old mother can finally hear her favorite shows!!!
I took a chance and ordered this item hoping for an inexpensive additional charger for my new iPhone 3G. Unfortunately, when I attached it to the iPhone a message came up on the screen that said "Charging is not supported with this accessory" and "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone".Oh well...Lesson learned. Pay a little extra and get an item that actually works.
I am a electronic Tech, I know about rechargeable battery has limited life.I am using a Toshiba Lop top computer for over 4 years without hard problem.Few weeks ago, I decided to purchase to replace the battery instead of buy a new Lap top.Over 2 hours without power pack again!!!I do not know how long this battery would last long, but I am sure I made a good decision not to buy generic cheap one base on my experience.
too complicated for my senior citizen (and sharp!) mother to work as a short wave radio. she is very disappointed.
This is the perfect tool to back up my old Palm Pilot which I love and have a huge amount of data on it. When I went to Win7 I could no longer back up, now I can. I recommend this item.
This is obviously a generic Linksys router but I can find no references to the model number on the Linksys website. I know it's Linksys because it has the exact same interface screens as a Linksys router with the exception of any manufacturer name.I would like to find if there are any firmware upgrades available but even google finds nothing but a few dealers that sell it.Other than that, it seems to work great.
It was a good camera that took decent enough photos both in and out of the water. Two things to consider about this camera though. The first is that the view finder does not accurately depict the picture you're about to take, especially since most the time you're using a waterproof camera is... well in the water, and most the time you're in the water you're going to be wear goggles, making the view finder an extra inch or two away from your eye. It's a minor inconvenience (which is why I only gave it 4 instead of 5 stars), but one I think Kodak could have anticipated. The second issue is that this camera lacks a flash. So make sure it's a bright day if you want to take pictures underwater, otherwise you're pictures are going to come out dark.
This case is made with very high quality materials and constructed very well. It compliments the camera perfectly for style and function. It features a low profile belt loop and allows access to the camera vertically. Hands down, the best case for this wonderful camera and it's available here for the best price to boot.
O.k. I've read a lot of the reviews that were left for this item and I think people need to remember that this item only costs $58.99 and on top of that I purchased it with FREE SHIPPING! I mean what more can you ask for? My main reason for buying it was that my family from Germany brought some DVD's with them and my regular DVD player did not play them. I did not expect the world, but was very pleasantly surprised when I started using it. The picture quality is crystal clear, no problems playing American or German DVD's. Loading time is a bit slow but nothing worth getting upset about. I kept reading that this unit breaks easily, I would advise people to get themselfs a cleaing disk and clean the unit every once in a while. We went thru this with other DVD players, they get dirty and just quit working. If you rent a lot of DVD's you really need to be cleaning the laser from time to time. Even our playstation 2 which we also use as a DVD player gets dirty and then starts acting up. I mean for the price I've paid it's seems to be a great item. Would recommend it highly if you need something inexpensive to play European DVD's!
This computer is what I looked for.1. Small2. Powerful core duo processor3. Light weight4. Enough Hard drive space5. Good priceIs perfect for travelling.
I was told that of all the scanners my father has owned this is the best in features and reception he's owned. It picks up bands the others never did.Even though I gave it to him early as a christmas present,I couldn't take any more about his Radio Shack being a pile of junk. Now we'll all have a Merry Christmas. You all have one too!!
This cable is perfect for those are using a DVI cable that will be visible, it looks very hi-tech and expensive. It also functions as it is supposed to. I recommend it.
I had this same model of coffee maker for over 12 years. I had to replace the cord 3 different times, but the rest was great. Our family was saddened when it finally was beyond repair. Tried other types of maker and no one was happy. We were extremely overjoyed to find this model and make available on Amazon. They also had the best price that I could find anywhere. I am actually considering ordering 1 or 2 more just to have on hand just in case the need arises. I was not able to find the Presto Perculator in stores anywhere only online. I would definately recommend this to anyone who likes perc coffee over auto-drip. Well worth it!!!!
This camera is/was my first digital camera I've bought. It's easy to use as a camera and also, I discoverd, as a video camera. I've taken so many short videos whose memories will last a lifetime! I hate to say I've even dropped this camera TWICE in the 2-1/2 yrs I've had it and the little darling still works fine! (the second time it tumbled down the vinyl coated--luckily for me--steps of a tour bus!) I was able to take great shots in costa rica after having only had the camera about 1-1/2 weeks before the trip! I highly recommend this camera to everyone, especially beginners. I've gotten lots of compliments on the camera and its pictures.
IT WAS VERY EASY TO INSTALL. AND IT ALLOWS FOR A FULL RANGE OF VIEWING POSITIONS. EASY TO READ INSTUCTIONS
I like the product very much, however those of you who have to look at the keys, when typing, will have slight difficulty resolving some of the keys. But as far as final cut pro is concerned, the keyboard is great.
In the world of MP3 players, this one may be considered a bit past its prime now (as of 8/2003), but I still use mine nearly every day and really like it. Do I want an iPod that can carry 10,000 songs? You bet! Can I settle for a player that can carry 100 MP3 songs on a 10-cent CD, and sells for less than 10% of the cost of the iPod? Sure!I find the sound quality to be quite acceptable, though most of the EQ settings only distort the sound - not improve it (don't worry, the standard setting is pretty good). Controls aren't very intuitive, but can be navigated without too much trouble. The display, while not large, is clear and makes it easy to identify tracks and artists. Battery life is good - especially if you're using some nickel-metal hydride rechargeables (not included).While not recommended for jogging, the player seems quite forgiving of general movement, with a generous skip protection window. So if you're not worried about being "cutting edge cool," but just want an inexpensive way to listen to MP3's, this is a great little player for the money.
I've been running two of these bad boys for two years now (every weekend) and I love 'em... great quality for the money.December 2010 UPDATE: STILL going strong... no issues.
This radio comes packed with features and versatility. It can be played in a car, through a home stereo, or using headphones (I'd recommend investing in a better pair of headphones than the earbuds that come with it). Although the operation of this device isn't intuitive, it is easily learned, and if you're willing to read the manual, you'll find that there is much more to the Nexus 50 XM radio than simply listening.The major selling point for this radio is that you can record up to 50 hours of content from XM's channels. You can also store your own personal music collection, because this radio allows you the capability to connect with a computer and transfer your MP3 files to the Nexus. All of this content is portable; it will play in your car, your home, or anywhere you're willing to listen with headphones. The only minor drawback is that "live" XM channels are not portable. In order to listen to real-time content, you must have the radio docked.Recording is easy, and you have the option of recording one song, or continuous recording which stops only when you press the button. I have begun recording a song as late as 45 seconds into the track, and picked up the entire track. Recording is precise; you never miss the beginning or end of a track, and the sound quality is exceptional.Other notable features of this radio include XM-Napster service, in which you can immediately buy a track you hear on XM from Napster, the ability to edit and reorganize your recorded content, and the ability to "lock" content so that you can't accidentally erase it.The expense of this radio is offset by its capability to continuously evolve. The kit comes with a USB cable which allows you to connect to your computer and update the firmware (the internal programming that operates the radio). Thus, any minor glitches can potentially be fixed, and functionality can improve, as opposed to the necessity of buying a new radio to get advances in technology. The Samsung Nexus 50 XM radio is well worth the expense, due to its portability and versatility.
I purchased this to replace a similar unit from another vendor that failed after a few months. The Bell adaptor looks and feels sturdier, so I'm hoping it will last longer than the previous one. So far, it works great and I've had no issues with it in the two months I've been using it. Worth the little extra cost to get better quality.
Bought this after having constant headaches with a Toshiba branded 4 port hub. Before, I could only have 3 devices plugged in at any given time and would keep getting popups warning 'this device can function faster if plugged into a usb 2.0 port..blahblahblah'. I have an HTPC sitting in my entertainment stand that is about 12 feet from the couch and would always have to get up and plug in any thumb drive directly into the PC. I was also having problems with the wireless mouse and keyboard dongles when they were plugged into the PC itself, so I bought a 25 foot usb extension cable and fished that under the carpet and couch to my monitor stand (running 3 monitor setup using eyefinity) which is next to the chaise. Now have zero issues when plugging in multiple thumb drives to this powered hub. Makes transferring data quickly to a thumb drive a breeze!
I bought a copy of this product, knowing full well that it would give the user a taste of each language. However, imagine my surprise when I listened to 3 of the languages and the CD was screwed up -- slurred phrases, jumps and skips. I speak a bit of Welsh and when I listened to that language it was faulty as described. I returned it for a refund.
The extension works great and is especially good for us as we live in the Everglades and don't get good reception from inside our house. My husband runs the receiver outside and we get great reception. We love our satellite radio-- it's almost the only thing we listen to any more.
I bought this for use with my Polar 610i heart rate monitor watch I bought a few years ago. Couldn't get it working under Windows XP or Vista with my watch. From what I could find searching google after the fact, there appears to be something incompatible about the IR chipset in this unit.Amazon was great with the return. Bought the more expensive Polar 2006 (2.0) irUSB unit and that worked fine for me.
I bought this product last year. It has stopped recording video. I can't see anything in the viewfinder or screen. Absolutely nothing.On the flip side, it did work nicely for the year when it was working though.Just in case, you think I am disgruntled, cynical and I am writing this out of spite, please follow this link. There are many like us.http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-7594-0.html?forumID=59&threadID;=53316&messageID;=635769In fact, people there have filed a class action suit against Sony on this issue.Overall, buy it if you want to. But see you on the forum above in 1 year.
Before getting this headset, I was using my phone in "speaker-phone" mode which gets old fast. I chose this model because of the dual earpieces as it gives me a balanced feel. I have no idea why units like this cost so much as the build quality is on par with headsets you buy for gaming on your PC. At first the set was a little tight on the ears but after a few days they have "molded" themselves to my head. As with any headset, prolonged use causes different symptoms. Ears get hot, headband gets heavy on the top of your head, etc. Such things go with the turf. Customers have never complained that they can't hear me and I don't have to speak loud at all. Using with a Polycom VOIP phone with coiled cord.
I have a few larger switches in my office network. Prior to this unit, I had a Dell powerconnect 2516 that I think was often overheating and slowed way down during periods of heavy use or quit working for a while all together. I replaced it with this unit that seems way cooler to the touch and has had no problems with our network load at all. I would certainly recommend this unit.I fairness to dell, I bought their gigabit switch around 2006 closer to when gigabit was new. I would imagine the ic's inside have been improved over the years to run cooler and more efficiently. My theory about older network switches over heating is correct I believe because I took the dell, cut a hole in it, installed a fan on the hole, and it too seems to work reliably now.
Works perfectly on my HTC Mogul. Plenty of storage for my music, videos and files.
Had to send item back would not even programme anything! amazon does not even cary it any more so do not konw if I just got a bad one or what. I guess i will never know. bummer though sounded like a nice remote
watching videos on the samsung yh 999 is below adverage because it doesn't play .avi files and videos that would play clear on my computer will lag sometimes on the yh999. if you bought your yh999 to view photos and play music,i recommend you try a 30gb ipod photo for a better experience and cheaper price tag.
I got this to cover some blind spots around the front and side of our house. Color is real good and grandularity during the day is more than fine. During darkness, the night vision will only reachout about 15-20 ft. in total darkness. Like another reviewer mentioned, a light further out will help cover any weakness this may present. It seems to work well with the PC-4 card. You'll need a BNC cable connector as both ends are female. Having the 60 ft. of extra length is really nice and what seperates it from the other similar cameras in this class. Those only have a few feet which is why they are cheaper. You'll pay about the same with the extension cable that you may need to purchase with it.
I have used the eMap on several driving trips along the east coast and found it easy to use and the base map fairly accurate. BUT, I purchased the Roads &amp; Recreation CD-ROM and found that maps in the North Carolina region are over 5 years old. I contacted Garmin and they confirmed that no updates have been published and they have no policy regarding providing updates to the maps! While I like the functionality of downloading more detailed maps into the GPS, investing $100 in obsolete maps and a company who doesn't seem to view this as a problem bothers me.
I have only used about 10 of them so far, but all 10 copies were successful. I don't have a printer that prints cd/dvd labels, so I can't testify as to how well that works. But even if you just write on it like I do, the white top makes for a pretty dvd. These are more expensive than other brands, but I read the reviews of the other ones before buying Verbatim, and from what I gathered from those reviews, people have had a lot of trouble w/ them. I will update my review after I used more dvds, but thus far, 10 out of 10 worked great.
This is a very good fishfinder and depth indicator. But despite the name....IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH GPS!This is just a fishfinder.Edit Dec 2008I see they changed the title of this unit.It now correctly describes what it does.Makes my "review" look a little silly!
I got this stereo about three weeks ago. I was totally disappointed and am shipping it back to Amazon tomorrow a.m. I've been happy with JVC car stereo products, had a JVC boom box that lasted forever with great sound, and a JVC bookshelf stereo a couple of years ago that was great. The only reason I got rid of it was because it couldn't play MP3s. My first complaint which is huge for me, is that the sound quality is terrible. There is absolutely no range from highs to lows. I love all kinds of music. The first night I threw in a chilled trance CD to sleep to and I didn't even recognize it! I don't like heavy bass, but there was no bass! Also, there was no treble; it was like a muffled medium. I tried adjusting the treble and bass which was limited and only helped a little. The second problem I have is you can not dim the display like my former JVC. It must be an LED because it is so bright it could shine down an airplane. Not good in a pitch black bedroom when the stereo faces you. I know I could cover the display, but it doesn't seem right. The whole unit quality seems very cheap compared to my former bookshelf JVC. I had the Panasonic SC-PM39D, sound was great, but it was a monstrosity in size. If you are looking for a real "bookshelf"-size stereo that was not it. It was also really heavy for this category of stereo. I just ordered the JVC EX-A1 tonight. I've tested this at stores. It sounds great and is the size and look that I want. Downside is it's expensive, but I love music and you get what you pay for. If you go to Vann's Website (vs. through this Web site) you can get it with free shipping, no tax.Oh wait, there was a positive. The radio (at least AM talk radio) works great! It came in very clean and clear, better then the Panasonic, but the Panasonic was by my PC and may have gotten interference from the PC.
Just would like you to know that this item worked as advertised. Installation was a breeze. I would say it is almost impossible to make a mistake.
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I purchased Logitech QuickCam Fusion 961403-0403 Personal Web Camera when I bought my new computer. And my family lives in Estonia, it's hard to talk to them daily, especially since it's kind of expensive over the phone. But now I can talk to my family whenever I want to and it's free. If you have DSL, the connection is great and you can see and hear everything. It's like you are sitting next to that person in the same room. It's a great way of communication.
Pretty heavy duty. Sounds good. If you're a bass lover, could use a sub woofer with these, but for general purpose good sound, these are fine. Make sure you have clearence behind when mounting. These are deeper than many speakers and have a large magnet.
Would highly recommend for the price, saved me some money, other stores in my area wanted 15-20 for a printer cord. Arrived fast and ordering was simple. Thank you for great service!
This is the second LaCie triple interface (USB/FW400/FW800) drive I've purchased, in each case for amateur musicians who wanted a Firewire drive to use for audio recording. These folks will be using them for rare recording sessions and to transfer material already on other media (ADAT or DA88 MDMs, CD, etc.), so they will spend most of their time in storage and don't need to stand up to daily studio work. For that I'd recommend a Glyph. All the needed cables are included (unlike some others I've bought), and everything works fine in a recording session with Pro Tools, right out of the box. Having USB allows owners access to the material on home PCs without Firewire (although these owners probably won't try to do that). Having FW400 and FW800 allows rapid access where FW800 is available, without requiring adapters where only FW400 is available. I've heard no complaints, but I can't give it five stars because I don't actually use this drive myself, and it only gets light use anyway, so I can't compare it to other external hard drives I use frequently.
the interface is more or less user friendly, even to those like me... who can't be bothered to read the instruction manual. I have friends who complain that their ipod batteries don't last long, but my zune battery lasted for days before my first home charge. I also hear about ipod lockups... I've had nothing like that happen on my zune. the only issue I have with the zune is the video transfer proccess. for some reason, I can transfer mp3s but I'm having trouble with video.but as I mentioned before, I haven't read the instructions ... so I may still figure that out.I'd be happier if zune included a clock.
I got a refurb model for $80, it looks great and works great. Easy to hang, though I had to buy some hooks for my hanging situatuion. But it is very adaptable, and pretty dang big!
This CD/Alarm Clock sounds more like a stereo. The sound is amazing. You can feel the bass standing in front of it. The reception is great. It uses the power cord for the antenna. It has battery backup. It has every thing I wanted.
Apart from the fiddly nature of the charger it does all it says apart from the one main thing if you intend to have it connected to your car whilst driving the charger is not shielded thus a ridiculously loud hum can be heard through the sound system as it charges for the sake of a cheap shielding mechanism to prevent this problem could be easily solved buy at your own peril
This remote uses a small infrared transmitter to trip the shutter of many of the EOS line of cameras (EOS 10, Elan, Elan II/IIE, EOS IX and possibly others).
I just recently purchased a 60CSx as my first GPS. So far, I am very impressed. My dad has the 60CS, and although they are very similar, the upgraded antenna and removable microSD are a huge plus. On average, I get 7-8 ft better accuracy, and definitely can use it in more places. So long as there are not more than two floors above me, or I am not in the middle of a building, the thing works flawlessly. Sitting on my couch at home using it, is something he cannot do. The microSD that comes with it is 64mb, but for a little extra money, bumping that up to a 1gb microSD/SD conversion card is more than I will need. If I wanted, I could put the whole USA City Navigator program on it, instead of select areas. I have not used it out in the woods yet because hunting season is over, however I do have loaded topo maps on it and have played with those options. Overall, I am very impressed with the ease of use, and the numerous functions available. The altimeter is a definite must. Kind of interesting watching that driving around, especially being in a mountainous state as I am. I would suggest this unit to anyone looking to get into the handheld gps world. Just as nice as a car navigator, but you can pick it up and walk through the woods with it as well. A+++++
This is a terrific lens, my new favorite. IS is an excellent feature; I wish all my lenses had it. Even with a 2X Teleconverter on, it is rock steady viewing and shooting. My images are sharp as a tack with great contrast and color. I'd have to pay three times this much to get any better telephoto images.
The Omni filter fit perfect on my Nikon 5000 using sb600 flash product was as expected and I would purchase again.
It's just a filter and i don't know how i can made de review of this, i use just to protect my lens. The good is because i don't notify any problem use that, my photos stay at the same quality using this filter.
My wife and I each bought one of these for backup/pocket cameras after being very happy with an older A series Canon. Out of the box, this is lot of camera for the money, impressive feature set and image processing. The image stabilization is hardly noticeable so it's hard to count it as a feature. However, both cameras need to be replaced due to mechanical and electronic issues after moderate use: camera one, the lens outer shutters get stuck part way open; camera two, always shows "battery low" and has dust spots on the image sensor. They will cost more to repair than they are worth, and frankly, why put money into such an unreliable camera?We've had Canon's for a long long time but this one has us thinking about other brands.
This is an excellent piece. The Diopter allows for use of the camera without using my glasses. That gives greater control of the shot being taken. Highly recommended.
After never being satisfied with headphones, I have finally found the perfect pair. They are so comfortable, you forget that you have them on!!!!!! I use them at the gym, and at New York Jet Home Games {with - Sony SRF-M37V TV/Weather/AM/FM Radio Walkman }. Simply the best &amp; most comfortable!!!! I have them in three different Colors!!
DOA. I was looking for a passive Toslink splitter like this, but this didn't work at all. I tried hooking up each device one at at time testing each input and it did nothing. It's not worth the cost of shipping to send it back. DO NOT buy this product. This company is making money off of a phony product because they've priced it in such a way that most people won't bother to pay more to send it back!
For the price they are what I expected.I have a lot of property and enjoy watching the animals.They do a great job for this.
Dekcell Laptop Battery for Dell for my C500 is very good my laptop work with fool battery 4 h.
This remote is the finest component I have added to my home theatre system in a decade--even my wife thinks it's cool--AND that is truly an endorsement!Michael
I love it and you can't beat the price. Works great on Canon S30.
These headphones are superb. The sound is great and I can hear very clearly even when there is a lot of noise around me. Thank you!
I had a EVGA 8600 GTS and decided to upgrade to this monster since I had and extra PCI slot on my Sony Vaio mid-tower case and want my PC to be my main gaming device. The install process was a breeze. I thought it would be difficult as the card takes two pci card slot spaces and i wasn't sure it would fit in my case. It only physically connects to the express 16 slot and the extra space does not connect. The card is not only fat due to the two slots but it was also extremely long. It barely fit my case but it was nice and snug with room for the extra power connector. I decided to test it out with COD4.My 8600 was able to handle COD4 at near 3/4 settings but every once in a while lagged a bit. This card handles the highest settings with ease and there is absolutely no lag which I expected. What I didn't expect was how well It handled the highest resolution setting which took my gaming experience from anolog to gaming full HD! It made such a difference graphic wise! This card handles graphic intensive games with ease, without lock ups or lags. I suppose it's the large memory.This card will not dissapoint performance wise. I expected no less from this card but I was surprised at the difference when set to high settings. The 8600 lagged but handled COD4 admirably. If you have the money, the space and you are an extreme gamer get this baby but if you are a budget gamer the 8600 GTS is surprisingly good and will do the job very well (at half the price too). Just don't compare the two cause you will never go back to 8600 after experiencing this card.
I purchased this because I need a good WiFi connection. This router wasn't any better than the NETGEAR Wireless Router-N300 (WNR2000) that it replaced. I set it up on top of a wooden book shelf away from other electronics and the signal isn't any stronger than it was on top of a desk. I enabled the WiFi on several different devices to see what the strength and speed was and was unimpressed. The signal and speed dropped by almost half within 20 feet from the router. My pc is about 15 feet away and gets 65mbps and the signal is at 92% which is pretty good, but it's been up and down (more down). I thought a router that boasted "14x faster speeds* and 6x farther range" would do better than the Netgear router I had before and it didn't. While the Wifi speed did go up significantly from the 55mbps I got with the Netgear router to 65mbps, it wasn't consistent enough for it to be useful. I don't get any signal in the bedrooms (the antennas are pointed in that direction). It's pretty, has multiple antennas, and is wall mountable but isn't any better than any other router I've had before. I'll be returning this immediately.
Worked as advertised. Cleared up the snow on a couple of channels that were a bit fuzzy. I also had a question for tech support and they were very helpful.
I bought this primarily for Skyping for work. The sound clarity is excellent, and nobody has complained that they can't hear me. The clarity for music is excellent as well. I would buy it again.
Overall this is a very good remote. It replaced 5 of my remotes, which is all except my Bose, which is RF controlled. It even replaced my Windows Media Center Edition remote and works with my PS2 with no problems.My negatives for this device are that the layout is a little less comfortable and intuitive than some of my other remotes and the default functions aren't necessarily the most used functions therefore requiring additional time to set-up. These negative however are more than acceptable when you remember that it works with so many devices. I am definitely happy with this remote and would undoubtably purchase again.
the ram that I ordered is what I wanted, it was delivered on time and it works just fine.
I've had this unit installed since 2003 in my Mazdaspeed Protege. Every couple months the unit will stop functioning in the way described above. The face will open half way, like it is going to turn around and then just stop. You can't use the unit in this configuration and it must be reset. I've never had a hard failure that a simple reset didn't fix, but it does get annoying having to reprogram your stations every few months. Overall the system was amazing at it's time... If it weren't for this single flaw, I'd still be using it.
This is by far the best router for the money. Fully functional as soon as you plug it in. I'm using AT&amp;T@Home cable net, you don't notice even the slightest change in speed with 3 computers hooked on the same line. Intranet flys. The router also acts as a firewall- denies the majority of incoming requests from Napster :) but interferes with a lot of voice-chat rooms (not always good). Had only one problem: setting up e-mail and news accounts. If you are using the e-mail accounts given by the ISP, you need to spend some time trying to scan your ISP server finding its real name. Once you get the server names it's great.
Excellent choice in 42" 1080p resolution; it works great and automatically found HD broadcasts in Mexico. Great colors and sharp images.
I was very disappointed with this product initially because the incoming AND outgoing sound was so poor. It was basically useless. While searching for a different answering machine, I read a review by someone who thought of placing a DSL filter on the same phone line as the answering machine. I tried this and the machine works very well. The sound is good. This is a good value for someone who only need one mailbox.
I've listened to several high-quality headphones, including the Hifiman He-400s and AKG701s, both of which are excellent. But the Grados have the advantage of sounding great driven by an IPAD/IPHONE/IPOD, while the former need amplification. For the price you really can't do better. Fine quality, U.S. made product. The only downside is that they become fatiguing after 2 hours. But then, it's a good thing to take a break once in awhile. Just get 'em.
works great. i have been using it since the day i got it and it has been working flawlessly since than
It is a great mouse! I'm a advanced user and I recommend this item.
I bought this for the same reason that everyone else does - so that I can be on a call and still take notes, etc. The fit of the headset is a bit snug and the adjustment does not help a lot. Ear pad is covered in some sort of 'pleather' material that is warm when on the ear for any extended period. I am sure this will not be very comfortable in the summer months. My only frame of comparison is a Plantronics set that I used at work for several years. There IS no comparison really! I guess that for the price, you can't expect too much, so I gave this 2 stars for that reason alone. Everyone that I talk to says that my voice is reasonably clear and I can hear pretty well in the speaker of the set. All the same, I think that next time I will just go back to Plantronics.
I bought these to replace a couple of old Infinity speakers I had that had blown and had the woofers replaced. They look great in my living room since I have a black modern theme going. They're taller than I expected. They sound great but the low frequency response is lacking. For the size of the cabinet I would expect them to hit a little lower. Someone suggested putting some batting in the cabinet to increase the low frequency response and I may try doing that to see if it improves.
I use Portable Vault for all my encryption needs. It's price is great, and it works with every flash USB drive that I have. I use this to encrypt my pictures, and I have also used it to encrypt password information for my bank accounts. The software uses a strong 256 bit Blowfish encryption algorithm, so I have peace of mind that I am actually protected.
This travel adapter worked perfectly on a recent vacation to 5 different countries in Europe. As long as you don't need to convert the voltage this should work fine for charging your electronics while traveling.The one frustrating part was figuring out how they all snap into each other, particularly when not using them and just trying to keep all 3 together when traveling between places. This is by no means a dealbreaker, but was a bit annoying.The price online is right - you'll save about $30 from buying the same exact thing at the Shack of Radios.
i have owned the45s for three years now ,and when hooked up through you VCR you can have separate volume controls .I have found it necessary to send them in once as the ear piece broke off,the company was great to work with and I had a new pair in 5 days.I have used the same batteries for over two years .The only problem I is I would rather have a button switch for picking up the proper range rather then a small revolving control .This is only a personal opinion however.It is so pleasant to watch the television at whatever volume you desire and the wife can listen at another volume. Dealing with Sennheiser is a pleasure !!
This is one of the best case designs I have ever seen. The big boy fan on top and the other fans keep the computer very cool, but they are also surprisingly quiet. The fully customizable drive bays are designed well, allowing for many different configurations. The bottom mounting for power supply makes sense; I always hated having power cables hang down and interfere with case fans and other things.The IO port on top is handy for plugging in usb, firewire or audio devices. And the case comes with blue lights pre-installed around the front and back fans, and the case looks good. The little "ipod shelf" (or whatever you want to call it) is also a nice bonus.I had a couple small complaints. There are no air filters to control dust. And the top panel had only 2 usb ports; I would have liked at least 4 ports. Still a good case and not too expensive.
I own a number of the Extreme Gepe cases in Onyx - I love them. Until we were able to order larger CF cards for work, I was bringing my Gepe case with my own CF cards. I ordered the neon to help differentiate my cards and my cases from the ones at work so I don't get them mixed up - I like the idea of having color coding for sizes and/or 'used' cards to be downloaded to the computer later. After using the Onyx case, I found this neon version harder to open. The Onyx doesn't 'fly' open, but when juggling cameras, it can be a fairly easy one-handed operation to get the Onyx case open and snapped shut - the Neon version is a much harder plastic and the latch is far more robust and takes 2 hands to open. For those who are really in rough-and-tumble work assignments, I can see the need for even stronger material, but it's a bit tough to open. The cards securely snap in and I know my cards are safe from dust, humidity and water when in their Gepe cases. These Gepe cases are a must-have for photographers to store their cards securely.
Do not buy this card if you want to play Battlefield 2. I will not work.
We had previously purchased a "quick" charger that was burning out our batteris. This takes a little more time but does a better job. Compact and have the option of charging at home or on the road. Very nice product.
3D connexion has also a very good customer support!!!!for low cost 3D tools, photoshop navigator,and virtual travelers,(google earth,virtual earth, world wind 1.4)is now the only and totaly satisfacting buy!!!
This camera is great- it has all the bells and whistles I need for casual picture taking plus it fits in the smallest purses- perfect for a night out!
Bought this and a Monster HDMI cable. Switched them out watching the same program and noticed absolutely no difference. Saved about $80. The only thing is I hear about HDMI certified cables - not sure if they really are better, but for the price - this cable is as good if not better than Monster and the certified cables.
I have had nothing but gaming bliss from this card. There were no problems with installation and the performance it has given my games has been excellent. You have to spend $400 dollars for any card that exceeds this one, and I don't think there will be much improvement in performance.
I had been contemplating which wide angle zoom to buy for some time now, I photograph weddings occasionally and need it for indoor shots as well as for street photography. I had had the kit wide angle zoom once in weddings and the pictures were substandard. The 17-40 4.0 is cheaper for sure but I decided this lens will be in heavy use for years, probably decades, so why not go for the big Kahuna. It was worth every dollar. Picture quality is as good as one can wish for, even in extreme wide end and all the way opened to 2.8! The auto focus USM engine operates like ninja, with lightning speed, precision and quietness. Why only 4 stars you ask then? The one star is missing simply because there is no IS.
This knob is intended to mount through a surface such as your dash. It does not appear to have a self contained, external mounting option like the RF brand ones do. It appears to be of sufficient quality. I purchased this to use with a MTX Thunder 81000D amplifier with the phone jack style plug instead of the newer wide network cable style. The proper one was discontinued by mtx. This functions as a replacement but appears to not have a sufficient range to be a 100% match. You can make adjustments but it is within the middle 50% of the range I believe it should have covered; you can adjust the gain higher on the amp and that seems to shift the range your adjusting in. So, buy it if it's for your amp; if you have a mtx, it will work but I might try the Polk audio or phoenix gold brand ones instead.
My wife bought me this for my birthday. I noticed that some of my cds were deteriorating, and wanted to digitize my library. My friends raved about this gizmo so she obliged me. Here is the whole story.This is a marvelous invention, one actually fortunate consequence of our technology mania outside of the medical field. That being said, it has flaws. To use Apples Lossless Encoder which recreates cd quality sound, you will not get anywhere near 15,000 songs, more like 4-6000 max. Next, ITunes sucks. Pardon my crassness, but you need to have a mirror version of what is on your IPod on your pc for maximum enjoyment, ease of organization, auto-synch, or other benefits extolled by Apple. In short, if you have a huge library and would like to digitize and preserve the master copies in storage, take this into account. Itunes must be a revelation if you have a mini or a shuffle, but if you are condidering an IPod this large, it gets unwieldy. I had to buy a 100 gig external hardrive to send the music too (since I will probably get a new pc soon and don't feel like transferring the songs).I am sure that any 5 year old or high school student can provide a go around or a better way to use technology, but if you are an audio-nut but not a computer-nut, this gadget is as close to perfect as it gets.
Buying from this seller was great! They didn't have what I ordered, so they upgraded me to a better item instead. Will surely come back to this seller for all my memory card needs.
How often are you on the way to work or to a meeting and you end up getting stuck in the traffic jam of the century. Nobody is moving and you can tell it's going to be a while. It would make sense to brush up on those reports or your presentation while you're stuck, but who wants to eat up the battery on their laptop right before a presentation? This inverter allows you to plug in your laptop into your car - just like a wall outlet - no worries, work off your car's alternator instead of your battery and catch all your typos before you get to your appointment!
I have had an F828 for 4 years now and I still LOVE THE CAMERA !!!! I currently also own a Nikon D2X and a Nikon D300. They are also both great cameras but each camera has it's pros and cons.......As for the DSCF828, a Nikon 28-200mm Zoom (f2.0 to f2.8) lens ALONE would cost more than a whole F828. And with the F828 I never get the dreaded "sensor dust" that you get with every interchangeble lens DSLR since the F828's lens is not replaceable.The DSCF8's pictures are every bit as good as the Nikon's (and sometimes the color is better) although they may be a few megapixels smaller (but that never bothered me).Yes, there is a problem with ISO and noise in the F828, but I have learned to live with that. If I'm going to shoot at any Hi ISO I wont be using the DSCF828 anyway, or I will use the flash.But my VERY FAVORITE feature of the F828 is the swiveling Lens which has led to many more creative shots than I've gotten with my Nikon's. Nikons "Live View" on the D300 cant touch it.So, in summary, each of these cameras has a place in my bag. I LOVE them all and would never give up the F828.I will always have one.
Mine was completely defective. Seems like part of it is missing as there is no place to even slide in a memory card. Not worth the hassle to return.
This is a great mouse but it takes a little getting used to. It works great if you have a laptop because you doon't have to move the base. You can use it on the bed or on your knee. I like it better than the cordless because of no battery to replace. If you don't mind the battery the cordless is better. I have bought three trackball mice.
DON'T BUY A CYBERSHOT!!!!!!!!!! I really loved this camera. I bought it to use at work to take pictures and update our website. I loved it so much that I bought one for myself. It was stored in my desk at work and was only used once or twice a month... About 1 year and 3 days after the purchase date, the lcd screen turned white. it just quit working. None of the fixes work. There are hundreds of people saying that this has happened to them with the Cybershot cameras, but since my model number wasn't included in the "recall" for free repair, no one will help. Their customer service stinks. I can pay to send it in to them and pay more than I paid for the camera to get it fixed, or I can trash it and start over. It's been almost a year since I bought my personal one. I'm betting it's days are numbered too...
I recently decided to upgrade my DVD player, so I wanted to go top-of-the-line. Harmon Kardon has continually succeeded in that category for decades. As with all of their products, this player is well-built and attractive in its simplicity. It's functions are many and varied, but it's extremely easy to use. No bells and whistles or futuristic gimmicks on Harmon Kardon products, just high-quality electonics. In fact, if the display is too bright for you, it can be dimmed or turned off completely. Its disc format versatility is certainly the first thing that attracted me. You can change discs while watching/listening to another, which is a real plus. It's got a great combo of program features and random and repeat play. And while the back-light on the remote is nice, most of the buttons you have to already know what they are since the button functions are illuminated. But since that's the only negative about this player, my advice is, if you have the money, buy this one.
I bought this unit as a Christmas present and it has proved to be a four month headache.The unit constantly locks up while driving. I've returned this once and the new unit does it just as much. And it rides in a fairly new Cadillac so its not like there is much jarring.Now the mounting bracket is broke.Save your money, buy another product.
We had a DCS-900 for several years. Other than the occasional re-boot never had an issue. This was the replacement. Right away we never could get 33 of 36 computers to be able to access it (all 36 worked fine with the DCS-900). Technical support was a joke, "lower the security on the computers and remove the old activeX object installed by the DCS-900". Turning off security didn't help (like we were going to do that for any length of time). We couldn't find and they couldn't say what the activeX object was we were supposed to be deleting (nice job, most reputable companies sign their objects). Now the thing has gone totally toes up after just a couple of weeks. Guess what, D-Link says no returns under any circumstances, deal with your vendor. If we can't get it going in a day or so, hopefully Amazon will take it back/exchange it.
This recorder's power supply died and blew out my surge protector after 11 months. RCA would not repair it after that late date and asked me to send in $135.00 plus an estimated $16.95 UPS ground shipping fee as part of their exchange program. The customer representative was not aware of any service center in my area. I bought a new recorder for a lot less money, but have not repaired /scrapped this one for parts yet. The mono-tuner is pretty bad, so I did a Video-In in like the previous customers. The ability to play DIVX movies was great while it lasted.
The "petal" shape of this lens hood was a first for me, but I'm ok with it. So far so good, it's doing what it is suppose to do (designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens)
I previously had a D-Link DI-713P 802.11b wireless router which worked very well, and I got this one to have the higher speeds and extra firewall features (and the low price). First of all, to get it to work at all with my cable modem I had to do what others said here (and boy am I glad they reported it), which is to throttle the WAN port down from 100 to 10 Mbps. Then I wanted to use MAC address filtering, a really good security feature, which I'd used with the old one. I also wanted to use WEP encryption as before. With both features turned on, I couldn't get our wireless workstations to connect at all. I wrote D-Link tech support, and they got back to me very quickly, but said that these two features both "increase the over load on the data packets," and decrease the signal strength, and recommended turning off encryption! I neglected to tell them I was about 2 feet away from the router at the time, so signal strength (or interference) shouldn't be the problem. I also found that to get a Mac OS X PowerBook to connect, I had to turn SSID broadcasting back on, another lowering of security. With encryption & SSID broadcasting on, but MAC address filtering off, it works with my PCs & Macs, but my Windows XP machine reports a fluttering signal strength (and I'm not very far away), which means I constantly get those little pop-up windows that my connection is off, now it's on again, now it's off again, etc. So even though it basically works, I have less security, more annoyances, and no discernible speed improvement over my old D-Link 802.11b router, which is going to be re-installed soon and this new one is going back to Amazon.
This is my first digital camera. So far it has been excellent. If you can read.....then it is not difficult at all to set up and start using the camera. In under 30 minutes, I had unpackaged the camera, installed batteries, taken pictures, erased pictures, shot in movie mode, loaded pictures on computer and printed a photo, not bad for a novice! Being a novice, I almost did not buy the 2040 based upon a few reviews stating it was too complicated, it is not, as stated earlier, just take a few minutes and read the quick start instructions. Enjoy!
Canon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)This camera with the large screen is easy to use even for those of us who don't have youthful eyes. The camera is easy to use even if you are electronically challenged. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
Im also really please with the performance of this lap top it is amazing how it works with my games and my home daily work. I will like to thank Amazon for being such a great supplier. I will keep purchasing more stuff from this guys.
After tearing through at least a dozen brands, plus/minus, printable, non-printable formats and many hours of failed burns, I came across Verbatim's blank media and have had exactly 100% success! Not a single bad disc has hit the trash. That's my litmus test. Zero waste. Zero.
This is the headset that works well with cell phones when driving. Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband. It only covers one ear, leaving the other ear open to hear traffic and ambient noises necessary when traveling. Complies with state laws.The ear cover is of a leather like material that does not crumble from the sun nor fall off as some do. Nor does it tend to make your ear perspire.The boom microphone has a lovely foam cover to help mask some of the wind and traffic sounds in the listener's ear. It is also flexible and can be easily moved so your own breathing is not irritating to the listener.When traveling and keeping up with messages, this is so much better to wear in the car than blue tooth. No recharging, no falling off your ear because of the secure headband, no need to yell to be heard. You should consider buying one for the car.Bobbibear
This flash drive seems to work just fine, and was less price than most other brands. My only problem was that the drive is formatted in FAT32. So I just reformatted it in NTFS to accomodate files larger than 4GB (Just in case, since I plan to backup vacation videos on it while traveling.) I have not had it long, so I cannot say how durable it is. So far, so good!
Do a little research, wish I had, I bought two of these and both have crashed within 60 days of each other, (less than 6 months old). Very dissapointing, and after the crash I started reading up on them, and it appears there a great number of people who have shared my fate.My advice, buy a different brand, pay a bit more perhaps, and dont lose your data.
I had initially purchased Pioneer DV525 which is also a nicemodel in the sub $300 range. However I switched to A120 because Ineeded a DVD player which could switch &quot;black level&quot;. DV525 doesnt have that option. Also 525 is noisy compared to the A120. I have played over 30 Dolby Digital 5.1 DVDs (mostly rented)and did not find a single glitch either in picture or audio. There was no lip sync problem either. The picture quality is great (I have a Sony WEGA, which also makes a difference!). As far as audio is concerned, it plays regular audio CD perfectly (almost). However compared to 525, it is slightly behind in &quot;crispness&quot; of the sound. I have the player hooked to a Yamaha Dolby Digital receiver via an optical cable (Monster)and the S-Video goes straight into the WEGA. The disc loading time is also very small which is nice.You don't have to wait for ages to get the disc loaded. One aspect of A120 which I did not like is that you cannot change the audio/video settings while you are playing the disc. The Pioneer DV525 does let you change picture modes and audio settings while the disc is being played. Also, I wish the A120 had an amber display instead of white. Oveall an excellent buy for sub $200 price. I dont think any other player would come even close to this ! If you can get it for even sub $230, BUY IT.
Great Player for joggers and it has FM radio. I like the replaceable battery and 1 gig is a good size.
Easy to use, quick to catch the GPS signals when turned on. I drive all over upstate NY (lots of country backroads as well as city streets) and I can't suggest this enough. I have tried several other brands and I like this one head and shoulders above the rest. Worth a try for anyone new to GPS.
I compared Oppo DVD player with another DVD player i bought from bestbuy phillips dvp but i got sold on the crisp and clearity on oppo, i returned philips to bestbuy. It's worth the money if you really want to see your regular dvd into 1080p HD.
This IR block from Buffalo is a good option for any IR system. I have used the IR-100 on multiple jobs and haven't had any issues with performance.
It's your basic compact flash/PCMCIA adapter card. Great for laptops when all you want to do is transfer digital pictures from your compact flash to your laptop.Too bad this an Office Depot product that you can't pick up in the store. The shipping alone pretty much kills this product as a good deal.
The problem with this camera is the pictures! And after all is said and done what else do you really care about? I bought this camera for my wife who is an avid amateur family photographer. She wanted something which would take a great quality photo of the things going on around her. There are plenty of super-portable, feature loaded minis to choose from these days. Any one of them can take a decent snap shot. From there, this camera is a big step up in price and a big step down in portability. The promise is that with all it's quality craftsmanship and high tech features you will get real bang for your buck in picture quality. Sorry folks, it just is not the case. Set to full automatic - where all the bells and whistles should really show their stuff - this camera regularly overexposes ordinary daylight photos. It routinely washes out indoor shots with its own flash. And the auto focus is nothing to brag about. My wife is not a photographer. She is an ordinary person who wanted to have fun taking really good family photos. This camera was a huge let down.
I bought a 14 hour TiVo nearly 3 years ago. I recently upgraded to the sixty hour model. I never watch commercials and I watch only my favorites all the time. I never miss episodes of my favorite shows despite a heavy travel schedule. For the reviewer who gave it only three stars because of a whistling sound - I had that problem at first as well - I replaced the cables connecting my A/V devices with new Monster cables and the sound disappeared. If I could, I would give it SIX stars
I am a Canon fan, their products in general are superior to others, however this lens is not up to the mark: it is undoubtedly the slowest lens on the market, at 17mm it is an F4 and by the time one tunes for 50mm it is an F5.6, making it a stretch to use it in daylight without a tripod. Canon's mammoth 1200mm is an F5.6 and the average 50mm is an F 1.4, so for what purpose is there a 50mm that always thinks its dark outside? The 5x zoom is useful having a wider zoom range than most any lens available, however the trade off is a very dark and slow lens, Canon then compensates by sticking the marginally useful image stabilizer on it because one is always shooting at 1/20 due to this inferior design. (Canon's pricey 24-70mm is an F2.8 for example, twice as fast.) Its focus in general is poor, never sharp and always a long focal field, forget the portrait with the blurred background, its not going to happen at F5.6. It has some use as a light weight walking around lens for shooting small shots at a high ISO for newspapers or such, but not a pro lens, not by a mile, barely an acceptable consumer lens.
Bought this as an additional not a replacement because sometimes you just need a large crock pot! The first meal was a very large stew and it turned out great. Like the simple controls (off, high, low, warm) instead of some models with digital readouts, timers, etc. When you think about it, the more bells & whistles, the more things that can break or just quit working. And besides, it is called a slow cooker for a reason!
It might just be me, but I did not figure out that this is for 4th Generation COLOR Ipod, and not the standard 4th Generation..
I wish they would really really stay put but they are the best I have found anywhere. My ideal headphones would be glued to my ear and not budge an inch even when I'm running at full speed in a full sweat.
I must admit this was a blind shopping -just saw product features and buy it - as soon as I get my player, I was able to use without any problem or complain and i must say the sound is great - no complains at all like most people say - CD player, Radio and iPod Dock works fine, no noise at all. For a better sound quality i change the EQ on my iPod and that's it.Before buy this product I saw a lot of other many products and considered this the best price / value article.
While not cheap, this strip is well built and has nine outlets. The only part that seems a little weak is the switch cover, which is made out of cheap feeling plastic.
I purchased this keyboard for the large letters on the keys and so far it has been good, but the mouse is a real pain in the butt. You have to reboot it every time you start the computer. You don't have to do this to the keyboard. Sometimes you have to do it over and over again to get it to work. The mouse profile is narrow, so if you have big hands it is a little small. Sadly there is not a lot of the large letter keyboards out there to choose from.
I ordered this tv from Amazon on Wednesday morning, and it arrived on Friday using only the free Amazon standard shipping option. I had been agonizing for several weeks about upgrading my television viewing. This was a major purchase for me and I spent hours on the web looking at reviews for LCD and Plasma televisions and suffered from major electronics confusion. Plasma looked good, but I worried about the "burn" problem with plasma screens. LCD didn't have these problems but offered "trail problems" with motion. What size to get?? I had a 20 inch Toshiba bought 4 years ago. I thought that the 32 inch size would be overkill for me, but after looking at the available plasma and LCD televisions at local retailers, I found that the 37 inch and 40 inch televisions were not only wider, but SIGNIFICANTLY larger in the vertical dimension of the larger sets. This made the 32 inch sets not very attractive to me.Now the thing that finally sold me on Samsungs product was the DNIE technology which effictively solves the trail problem on LCD television sets, at least in my opinion. I just don't think that you can go wrong with a set like this. It has completely blown my mind in the last hour. I have seen detail that never existed on any previous set that I have owned, or watched for that matter. The colors are absolutely wonderful, so vibrant and rich, they are a joy to view.The set was easy to set up, and I am still learning about it, but I am convinced that each day will bring a little more joy from this technological marvelAmazon "ROCKS", price, delivery speed, and ease of purchase are 10 out of 10 on the scale for this great televison.UPS did a great job of getting me the tv very very quickly, and got it up the steps to my front door with zero defects or damage. I am a happy camper.
My original batteries died and I bought this for replacement. This battery will not charge. Waste of my money and time.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Secret History, but frequently found myself skating above the narrative, unable to invest in or connect with finely wrought characters. In the intervening decade, Donna Tartt's capacity for infusing her characters with genuine humanity has increased by an order of magnitude. Harriet is such a gem of a character -- so genuinely 12, and yet viewed through Tartt's mature, robust, and detailed eye. A thrilling and engaging read.I was surprised to read other reviewers' criticisms of the ending. I was surpremely satisfied. This is not an episode of Columbo, and Tartt is not working backwards from the wind-up. This is an artist at the height of her talents.
I've used a Premium grade, Innova 8 Qt. for years, It is way too big for every day, single person use. The Presto works decently, but not well built. The handles are fastened by only one screw. The lid closing stop, catches past the point it should be. The lid pressure open-lock safety takes effort to seat when heating up.The 4 QT and 6 QT are both 8 1/2 in. Dia. Without the lid, the 4 Qt is 4 1/2 in. height, the 6 Qt is only 2 in. taller making it the better option. A few recipes are too big for the 4 Qt.Induction compatible??? A magnet sticks to the bottom and top, but not the sides.
This is a good bag. It is extremely well made with good padding. However the photos provided by the customer(s) are wrong. The photos above, show this bag to open up with zippers. this is INCORRECT. this is a top loading carrying case. The laptop is stored in a large pocket that is open at the top. I was disappointed becuase I saw the customer provided photos and I thought that was what I had ordered. Live n' learn from my mistake. Don't be fooled by the customer's photos.
hello,is there anyone know how to update the rio 600 player that could play the files with .rm?
Bought the first pair of the Sony B3000 speakers a month ago for an old Sansui reciever and was impressed on the quality. Enough I purchased a second pair. For the $$ it was a good purchase.
I love my retractable headphones! The sound quality is really good, they're comfortable & super convienent!
I purchased a rio carbon player; after an hour of use it went completely dead. I faxed the proof of purchase twice within the warranty period with the understanding that they would respond by phone within four hours. That was several weeks ago, they never contacted me. Now my unit is out of warranty, doesn't turn on, and I can't get in touch with Rio. They have no customer service via email or phone. Very poor indeed.
I love this camera! Just got my two rolls back...easy to use...easy to carry....great zoom....can't say enough!Pictures outside are beautiful...even took some pix inside without the flash of an entertainer (where camera's were not allowed)...and they came out perfect!Patty
This is the cheaper and less packed notebook from the Apple product line. 1.33GHz PowerPC G4 processor is really slow and it's still using the G4 processor and it hasn't gone to the G5. 256MB RAM is not good at all because most notebooks now come standard 512MB. I think you should upgrade to atleast 1GB. 60GB Hard Drive isn't too bad but Apple could have done better. Super Drive which is always a plus. This has the wireless capability built in to it so you can take it on the go. The battery life is extremely good on Apple laptops. The styling isn't as good as the PowerBook but it really isn't that bad. Here are the specifications of the Apple iBook.Processor | PowerPC G4Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal) | 14.1Optical Disc Drive | DVD-R / CDRWHard Drive (GB) | 60Memory - Processing RAM included | 256MBMemory - Processing RAM Maximum | 1.256GBMemory - Video RAM | 32MB DedicatedConnection - USB | 2Connection - IEEE1394 Firewire | 1Wireless Capability | Capable - Optional Card RequiredConnection - For External Display Analog | 1Connection - For External Display TV | 1Connection - Wireless Network 802.11 | Airport (available as option)Connection - Sound | In/OutConnection - RJ11 | YesConnection - RJ45 | YesConnection - Video | OutOperating System | Apple Macintosh OS XSoftware | Pre-Installed by ManufacturerUnit Dimensions - High | 1.50Unit Dimensions - Long / Wide | 13Unit Dimensions - Deep | 10Unit Weight - Approximate with Battery | 6.0Manufacturer's Warranty - Hardware | 1 YearManufacturer's Warranty - Software | 1 YearSource: www.jr.com
For a little over 100 dollars, you get the following:- Bigger more stable feeling to your Rebel camera- Extended Battery life due to dual battery slots- Vertical shot options- More support for those huge lenses- A more professional sturdy look- A shield to take a drop if you ever drop your Camera- And if circumstances call for it, a beating weapon. A blunt blow to the head could be quite devastating to any camera thief.All jokes aside...I wouldn't say that a Batter Grip is essential, however, if you are getting into photography, perhaps investing in one would be wise.Ask yourself what kind of shots do you take? Do you find yourself taking several vertical portraits of people? Do you use lenses that require a more sufficient grip? Do you find yourself being stared at by shady street characters every time you take out your camera?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the BG-E3 Battery Grip is what you need.
This is an exact replacement for one I have had covering my grill now for approx. 5 years. The old one is still intact, but faded and weather-worn and I wanted to get the same one since it has endured MUCH weather and stays put nicely.
I picked up six 3 ft RJ-45 patch cables from 1D4US. All six allowed me to eliminate some of my longer lenght path cords and re-purpose the cables for other networking requirements. The cables are well made and shipped quickly from 1D4US with no issues. I have actually order a number of sizes and will be picking up a few more to help clean up the longer lenghts that are not needed on my core switches.
If you don't believe me, do yourself a favor and do some research on the web about others who have gotten their valuable DVDs destroyed by this DVD changer.I bought two units. They both worked fine for the first year, then one of them started marking up each DVD that it tried playing, and displaying the "Cannot Play" message for each.That's not all -- if it isn't able to play a DVD, this changer is programmed to automatically load the next DVD. If it is one of the "bad" ones that has the "problem" of destroying DVDs, and if you're not paying attention it will dutifully mark up each and every DVD in your changer, rendering all of your DVDs unplayable.It's a good thing I was paying attention, and had read some of the other user reviews that mentioned this problem. I stopped it after 4 or so DVDs, so only 4 of my DVDs are toast. I tried playing them in several different DVD players...they're toast. I looked at them and each one has a deep half-inch scratch in the same spot, and I know for certain that they were spotless before.For the first year I thought I had gotten lucky or that this only happened with maybe 3% of Sony's DVD changers. Now it seems more like 50% to me. And I am closely watching the second unit that is still working.Sony should have issued a recall on these. DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT!
I love the design of this camera. It fits perfectly in your hands! The interace on it is easy to understand, too - even without reading the manual, and I love the zoom lens capabilities. You can close in on your subject's relatively quickly... I took it out shooting wildlife photos and the images were extremely clear and professional despite the animal's movements and the overcast sky. I do have three issues with this model, however.1) the placement of the on/off button and the shutter are easily confused. I've often gone to snap the shutter and have turned the camera off altogether!2) the dangling lens cap is annoying. It dangles on a string and you always feel like you're going to lose it somehow since it's not built-in.3) there appears to be no image sequencer on this, so your smartmedia files all have the same id numbers and you can't put two cards on the same file on your computer because you'd be saving over your files.solution? Create new folders each time you download a card of images. When you go to catalog the images, though, the fact that you have multiple images with the same file names (i.e. card 0001.jpg and .0001.jpg is a big pain!)
I bought this camera lens for my Olympus e500 Digital camera and the lens is great and works perfectly. Glad I got it. I'd
As the owner of a nation-wide technical support and computer installation business, I set up a lot of servers and networking equipment. I always specify this part with each server - purchase one for the incoming network line into your LAN to protect the switches and routers, and get another for the server. Always buy this product!
This camera is perfect for me. I have a lot of gadgets, but if they're not easy to use, I drop them and leave them to my more patient, adept husband. I love this camera. It's perfect to fit in my diaper bag, purse or just walk around with it tethered to my wrist. It's light weight, good quality picture for what the product is, and I never miss a precious moment of my daughter learning how to walk, talk or sing to send along to my eager family, or a dare devil bungee jump by aforementioned husband. It was SO EASY to figure out how to download the film, save it to my external hard drive and then upload to our blogs to share with family. You literally just stick it into your computer and it does all the work in no time. So much fun!!
I bought the near-identical product recently (VSX-1015TXK). Multi-channel (Hi-Fi Audio - my favorite feature) broke 1 week after the 1 year warranty was up - a waste of money/time!Don't buy this product unless you have $400+ to throw out the window!
These are slimmer than a traditional CD case. The thinner size allows you to stack more CDs in the same space which is good. I also like the colors of these cases, they help distinguish different CDs and DVDs. The cases work well and is a good value overall.
The unit was 20ft from the receiver, in the same room, in direct view of eachother...Tivo wouldn't connect.
The Logitech Harmony 880 Remote Control is really great. If you can find all your devices and have all the model numbers setup is a breeze.I love how you can customize the menu and action button. Logitech makes good products I also have a cordless mouse and speakers from Logitech. Iam glad I decided to try the Logitech Harmony 880 Remote Control.
I am really happy with my purchase of the Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack. It has lots of room for all the things I used to carry separately. Thank you so much!
This television is typical for LCD sets in this size. The sound quality is poor and the off axis color also is dissappointing. Would have expected better quality for this price
I drive a Mustang and this sub is more than enough! This is a great deal!
Great TV. At first, I was a concerned with the picture quality; but after setting the display modes correctly and tuning in HD channels, I was amazed! HDMI cables are important, but do not get suckered into buying the expensive gold plated ones. With a digital signal you either have it or you don't - gold, silver, plastic(LOL), it doesn't matter. I love the TV, and even my pessimistic wife had to admit that she was impressed.
Very disappointed in this movie player. It has failed after 9 months of occasional use. It says no disc. I can't find my sales receipt from when I bought it and their website says I need it even if I had registered it orginally.Trying a different brand now, hope it lasts longer.
The sound quality is hissy, and wavy. When we pull the headset off the receiver and plug it into a different phone, the sound quality is better. So the headphones/microphone assembly is top notch. The tiny little receiver unit isn't as good as others. However, for a person with limited use of the hands, the small receiver unit is easier to hold and dial.Fred
I just got my camera today and immediately went to work trying to figure out how to operate it. All you have to do is study the quick sheet that comes with the camera and you know most all you need to know about how to operate the D-380.You will see the 2.5 on up to the 4 MP camera her but you don't need that. If all you are going to do is take some pics and download them to your computer, the D-380, or any other 2.0MP camera will fit the bill. With the 8 meg card included with the camera, I can take 30 photos that look really good. This is by far not the highest resolution the camera offers, but nor is it the lowest. I found this setting to be optimal. Think about it: Why would you want to take a picture that is bigger than your monitor screen?The black and white setting is great also. There is nothing like a good black and white picture.For the money, this is a great deal considering you also get a 32 meg memory card to boot.The only thing that i have found that i do not like is the USB port on the camera. The company changed the size of the port so you will have to use THEIR cable. The model before this one could use a regular USB cable. This is the one thing that will probably make me sell this camera and search for another one. I have five computers and I am not going to continually unplug the USB cable and haul it around my house to the other computers.I give this camera a solid 10. I give the people at Olympus a big fat zero for being so greedy as to change the USB cable port so that buyers would have to use THEIR cable.
For the discerning audio/videophile, this particular video cable is somewhat of a necessity in their home theater. Several recent upgrades and additions to my first and second theater systems necessitated several new cables of various types. When it came down to insuring the best picture possible in the video connection between both receivers and televisions, Monster Cable's SV1R-1M and MV2R-2M were the clear choices.As the advertising on the packaging states:-Best Possible Resolution-Most Natural Color Rendition-Excellent Overall Video PerformanceSo far, in both systems, I've found these statements by Monster Cable Company to be dead on accurate. In combination with my Sony receivers, DVD players and televisions these video cables have delivered outstanding video performance in all cases.Overall, I highly recommend these products or any other cable products by Monster Cable Company as every cable of theirs I've used so far has delivered nothing but high performance, easily defraying the slightly higher costs for their products. {ssintrepid}
I needed some speakers to replace some factory speakers that were 16 years old. Perfect fit and sounds much better now. Great value!
These speakers worked fine in the next room from where I had placed the receiver, but the main purpose of my purchase was to have them outside, to listen to music, etc. After much time spent trying to figure out just the right position/place for them, I finally gave up. Bottom line is, they look nice, they put of decent sound, and they're not very expensive, but they need to be placed close to the receiver for them to work well.
I have had these for a couple of years now and they are great. The opening measures 4mm and the screw post makes them easy to upgrade to larger wire and holds the wire securely. The banana fit is very secure in my Sony receiver but the connector pulls out easy enough when you want to. I did not have any problems with the cover slipping off and if I did have that problem I would clean them with alcohol to remove any oils from installation and use strategic heat from my heat gun to work it a little bit or something. I feel that complaint is very minor though because once they're on, they do not fall off by themselves. Everyone knows that gold plating is great for resistance to surface corrosion and good looks but copper and silver are better conductors. For less than ten bucks these can't be beat. Oh yeah, the overall length is 4.2cm. The rubber covers are 2.8cm long. The metal part extends 3.2cm from tip to opening. The banana tip is 1.4cm long and you can shove almost 1.5cm of wire inside but you only need between 7 and 8mm for a good fit.
This adapter helped me use a CF card to pull a 5MB file (and another few hundred MB of data) off a jaz drive attached to my old PowerBook 5300cs. I then used a separate adapter to bring those files from the CF card into my current MacBook Air. Success!
Purchased original modem from retailer (Best Buy). After three months the modem stopped working. Contacted the company and was told by the D-Link Customer Service Rep. that I didn't buy the modem from the manufacturer so they don't cover it. I finally convinced them that because they make the modem and it is their warranty, they do cover it. D-Link relinquished and sent me a refurbished modem that had screws rattling around the inside upon arrival (obviously it didn't work). Called them back, convinced them to send me another modem. Third modem (another re-furb) arrived and also did not work. Tried to get them to stop sending me re-furbs because they don't work. They refused to send me a NEW cable Modem.Tech Support will want to call you back because they never seem to be available. However, they expect you sit home all day and wait for their call so you can be by the modem when they do call. I personally never received a promised call from them. I had to call them and wait for a tech support rep to come to the phone. On all three modems THEIR (D-Link) Techies told me the modem was bad. After third inop modem and much complaining, I received a call from a district manager who told me he would send me a fourth modem in two weeks after they did a full warehouse inventory and he would personally test it at home to make sure it worked. That was six months ago, I guess he never found one that worked. So here I am, still no working modem from D-Link and have not heard a word from them.After the first modem stopped working, the cable service came out and verified it was a bad modem (cost: $100) and not the hook up or their line. I rented a Motorola from the Cable Service as an interim solution. The Motorola has been working perfectly. I am done dealing with D-Link and will chalk this up to experience and just rent the Motorola.I personally will never buy another D-Link Product. D-Link products are basically the same price as LinkSys but a much more inferior product. My Wireless LAN is also D-Link. It still works but performs fair at best. When I upgrade, I will go with LinkSys.Good luck with your purchase. I strongly recommend you stay away from D-Link. You will be very disappointed. The company makes an inferior product, and does not support what they produce. As I found out later, their customer service is rated POOR by BBB.Hope this helps.
When I went from a Sansa to a Zune, I needed a new transmitter because my old one was also a charger and only works with the Sansa.I tried a few but ended up with this one and I'm so happy. I've had it for at least 6 months and I've never even had to find a frequency other than 87.9! It is great to use because it is out of the way, and be folded any old direction. I live in Metro Atlanta and almost never have static, and the pass-through port that allows me not to lose the power outlet is a real bonus!All the Zune-specific fm transmitters seemed to have really bad reviews, so I got this one and I'm delighted with it. I have only one small complaint and It doesn't even bother me because I'm in a minivan and it's out of my sight line, but the lighting on the unit is very bright and that could be a problem for some folks in smaller vehicles on dark nights. Not a bad problem!
Works great for what I needed to handle microphones safely. Nice sturdy, hard case for protection and makes keeping up with things much easier.
Product probably works well with XP (have not tried), but it will not work at all with Vista - and I wish this were made clear in the description. Must return.
I bought these headphones to use with my ipod after reading all the positive reviews for them and after I broke the stock headphones that come with the ipod. I've really tried to give them a chance but I just can't recommend them. I'm no musician or headphone enthusiast but I have been using the E4c's for about six months but I've had about all I've can stand. It's true that they have their strengths. They definitely are sound isolating. You can use them on a plane perfectly fine and any other time you would want to block out noise. They also have there moments where ur listening to a song and the sound quality just jumps out at you, but I never really experienced that moment where the supposed "smooth, brilliant highs and extended bass" that the headphones are suppose to produce made me go "wow, this is better then anything I've ever heard", and honestly the small improvement in sound quality and the noise cancelling feature can't make up for the earphones flaws.First off, I can almost guarantee, as many other reviewers have noted, that you are going to have trouble getting these earphones in at first. Just that tells you that there will probably be problems. The problem is the only reason these earphones are noise cancelling is because they're jammed up ur ear halfway to ur brain. Because off this I found myself having to adjust them in my ear a lot because no matter what u do eventually they're going to shift on u and get uncomfortable. I just sit and read with them in and still find myself having to adjust them way to much. Reviewers have said that u will "eventually get used" these earphones, but six months and a couple hundred dollars later my ears are still more used to listening devices that stay out of my ear canal.The other knock that I have on these is the same thing many other reviewers have brought up, the bass on these is almost nonexistent. You make ur excuses because u paid so much for them but there is no denying the fact. The stock headphones that come with the ipod will let u rock out way harder then these things.Finally, and this my be a isolated incident but just a month or two after I purchased them the gray rubber piece below my right earphone just ripped away. It pissed me off pretty bad and shure never responded to any off my emails when I asked them if repairing that piece would be covered by there warrenty.So to sum it all up, I wouldn't recommend these earphones and if I could go back I never would have bought them. I've given them a fair chance and I almost can't even make myself use them any more. Every time I think about using them I think about how long it is going to take to make them feel comfortable and I don't even want to deal with it. If u want noise cancelling earphones, I guess these and the rest of Shure's line are about ur only choice, but there are plenty of other noise cancelling HEADphones out there and I would really recommend u consider those first. As for me, I'm off to ebay to by myself some new ipod stock earphones, and I'll probably get them for under ten bucks.
Perfect mouse for me, comfortable in my hand, long battery life. Was delivered as promised.
I bought this stand to hold a portable media player (Coby) and it works great. The folding design is very good and you can easily carry it in any bag. It is a great product for a very good price.
As a dad of 5yo twins, I'm the one usually left holding the bits and pieces cursing my luck and the solder burns after we travel with equipment that gets knocked around,sat on, thrown and generally abused on and off planes, in airports and cars.- These survived.- They worked well.- The kids liked them.In fact, they had such little impact on our recent flight to Europe that I can't even remember what they look like.. and that's a good thing, because I didn't have to examine them to figure out anything; they just did what they were supposed to do, and if you have to travel with rugrats, you know what it's like when you have to fix stuff on the fly, pun intended.Great headphones ( not bose, but good enough ), good price, sturdy, with bag and amazon happened to be throwing in some free extras so it was a good purchase.
please add the size (ie 4 inches in diameter) to the description? I need that info. before I can buy...thanks!
The bag, battery and filter are a nice combination. The bag is rather large but has plenty of room for adding additional lenses and a flash later.
We purchased a Tivo in February. The sound was skipping every few seconds, and the folks at Tivo suggested we put an attenuator in to cut the signal strength down. We actually purchased three different strengths, and are still experimenting at this time. It does seem to help.
Amazon descriptions: "Universal Design - AirPlay works with all dock connector iPod models 4G & later." And, "AirPlay is designed to work universally with all iPods with Dock Connector and Click Wheel iPods . . . ". It should say, "Does not work with iPod Touch or Nano. Yep, that is what I have. The package doesn't say what it works with either, though it does have a picture of what appears to be the Nano. I like the design, but the plug in is not compatible with the Touch or Nano.
We love it. We couldn't believe how good our projector looked just on the wall, but there's no doubt the Elite screen improved the picture! Plus, the room looks much better without a huge void in the middle of the wall. It was very easy to assemble. We did have some trouble getting it to hook onto the supplied wall hangers, but we think that had more to do with our wall than with the product, and we did eventually get it to work. This is my first screen, so I can't compare it to anything else, but seems like a nice product to me.
The sound quality is excellent for the price range. Great for a small room. This unit has a lot of features that are only seen in models costing ...more! cd-r & cd-rw compatible, autoreverse cassette player.
The 256MB 2.0 Jump/Flash Drive from Lexar Media certainly gets the job done, however I wouldn't advise spending more than $60 on it. It has no password protect feature, and, depending on how old the model you are looking at is, some don't even have a write-protect feature. This model comes with drivers that automatically download when you first plug it in, however formatting is not automatic, plus, you will have to download seperate drivers off the internet if you are a Windows 98 user. The supplied drivers take up a little more than 11MB, so the capacity of the drive is actually in the range of 244MB, but that should suit most people fine. It's not a bad item, but I advise you to look around before making your purchase.
I bought this for my wife this year for Christmas. I own a 30G Video Ipod, and after getting this one set up and registered for use for my wife, I'm very impressed. It's basically an Ipod Video with an 80G drive and a more streamlined and attractive style. I love the cover flow, and the clickwheel is less sensitive and more easy to use. Also, the finish on the front of the Ipod will be much harder to scratch than mine. I think it is a very good machine from what I've seen so far. I have encountered no problems as of this time.
On most of the images that I had scanned from photos the frame gave me a message saying "current file is bad" even though these same images were no problem to display on my computer- They were all jpegs and the problem was the same whether read from an sd card or the frames memory.There is no mention of this error message in the user guide or on the online documentation. 2 emails sent to Kodak were ignored even though they promise to reply in 24hrs. The phone support is a nightmare and does not even give an option for frames. When I finally reached an operator she switched me to a recorded line for software support. I finally reached a tech on their online chat support- The tech was said it had to do with what he called "the incriptions" (data embedded in the image) and that there is no fix. He seemed unsure and this explanation does not account for the portion of my scanned images that did display correctly. The frame worked fine for images taken with a digital camera.It is sad to see a venerable old company like Kodak that makes decent products, slip so badly when it comes to service. Every company that manufactures electronics is now involved in photography, a market once dominated by Kodak. Instead of cutting corners Kodak should embrace excellent service as a way to better compete and build loyalty. Those that remember a better company will soon be gone.
This is a good power strip. the outlets are far enough apart that you aren't trying to squeeze them in.
Computer with Vista could not see HP5100c scanner through this cable. Computer with XP went to blue screen when scanner was installed with this cable. Same computer with XP operated the scanner through a serial cable.
Since small kids don't pose and move all the time, a fast lens is critical (image stabilization won't help if the subject moves). For cropped cameras (Rebels & x0Ds), I found 30mm is a good focal length for capturing the kids and their immediate environment as opposed to head/shoulder portraits for which one probably needs a 50mm or 85mm lens.The Sigma is very solidly constructed, is very sharp in the center (the corners are soft but the corners are invariably out-of-focus when shooting wide apertures anyway). I'm very pleased by the colors. Within the first week, I was capturing some of the best photos I've ever taken. Reviews from various sites strongly suggest that it has appreciably better image quality than the Canon 28mm f/1.8.
The camera is light weight and very easy to use. The shutter speed takes too long to adjust for lighting when taking pictures in dimly lit rooms, even after repeated photos in the same lighting. This is frustrating trying to get pictures of kids. Other wise it works great.
I GOT THIS YESTERDAY, AND TRIED IT ON MY NIKON P 5000 PERFECT FIT, GREAT LOOKING LEATHER PROTECTION FOR MY LITTLE CAMERA........
It does what it is supposed to do. It makes my laptop work without the power supply. Now my laptop is out of date. I have a new one now.
I own the SR80s and wanted to see what you got for the extra money with the 325i. I liked my SR80s and still think they're very good headphones for the money, but the more I listen to the SR-325i's, I realize I'll have to sell my SR80s because I'll never listen to them again. The 325i's are that good!The SR325i is a NOTICEABLE improvement on the SR80s. I have read reviews on the internet saying they are night-and-day better than the SR80. I didn't originally agree with that statement, but the more I listen to the SR325i's, I realized that they ARE night-and-day better than the SR80 on a good recording.There is a a definite family resemblance in sound between the two, but the 325i has a lot more bass than the SR80, the midrange area is about as bright as the SR80, but I'd say that voices in the SR325i sound a bit further back in the mix - a little bit more distant than the SR80. I'd also say the SR80 is a little brighter overall than the SR325i. I'm thinking that this is related to the greater sense of space you get with the SR325i.When I first listened to the SR325i, I was rather overwhelmed by the increased bass. By increased bass, I don't mean just around 20hz. The entire bass and mid-bass area is stronger and fuller than on the SR80. It seemed like the bass overwhelmed the rest of the sound.After listening to them for a number of months now, the SR325i has a LOT more of a "3d sound" - what audiophiles call "soundstage", and I think that the bass is much more realistic than the SR80s. I never thought the SR80s lacked bass, and still don't, but I like the bigger, more solid bass of the 325i. The SR325i just sounds "bigger" to me. Maybe like a physically larger speaker compared to a smaller speaker? I just can't describe these headphones. They are incredible! They have tons of detail - you can hear everything that's going on in the music - instruments are well separated, you can hear the different tones of, say, the bass guitar, you can hear fingers sliding over the guitar strings, every single detail is revealed!The midrange is smoother and more detailed than the SR80 midrange. The highs, like cymbals, are more defined too - not brighter, just better defined - you can more easily tell what the instrument is, rather than just a bright "crash" of cymbals. Bass is a lot better defined and more solid and prominent than on the SR80s. What surprised me is that the bass from these headphones has detail! You can hear exactly what the bass guitarist is doing! Bass guitar actually has tones, not just providing bass.The biggest difference between the SR80 and the SR325i is the soundstage - the sense of space that makes it seem more real, more like you're really there "live" with the performers! The SR325i's really come alive with a good recording and that's when the difference between the 325i's and the 80's really becomes seriously noticeable. By comparison, the SR80's sound flat and uninvolving.I wasn't sure whether I liked the bigger sound of the SR325i until I listened to Eric Johnson's "Tones" CD. On the SR80s, it sounded thin and not very listenable - kind of harsh - and pretty flat and dull. With the SR325i, this CD comes to life. There is some really solid bass, and more feeling of three-dimensionality in the music. Music sounds just a lot more real - much more like really being there!I also listened to the song "Walking in Memphis" by Marc Cohn. The piano sounded more like a real piano. I was out at a store the other day where they had a nice Steinway(?) grand piano and a guy playing. I stopped to listen for awhile and thought (before I bought the SR325i), "this doesn't sound like piano on my SR80s". The real piano sounded fuller and stronger lower frequencies compared to my SR80s. So after listening to "Walking in Memphis" on the SR325is, I realized it sounded a lot more like the real piano I heard a few weeks back. I just listened to "Walking in Memphis" with my SR325i again today and then put on my trusty SR80s, and the difference was pretty significant! The SR80s sounded more harsh, thinner, and noticeably less three-dimensional. I couldn't hardly stand to listen to it with my SR80s after listening to it with the SR325i.I put on some old 80's rock - Foghat "Energized" - expecting to hear greatly improved sound. Well, it sounded about the same overall. Voices sound a little smoother, the background vocals are little more clear and sound better, and there is more bass, but night-and-day different it isn't. The differences are pretty subtle here.I listened to Tish Hinojosa's "Homeland" CD and felt like the 325i's sounded better than the SR80s. Her voice was smoother, the increased bass was nice, and the overall feel of space in the music seemed better to me.I listened back and forth with the SR325i's and the SR80's to Ry Cooder's "Bop Till You Drop". After doing comparing back and forth on a couple of tracks I just put the SR80's back on the shelf. They just weren't "alive". They had good highs, nice mids, good bass, plenty of detail, but they just didn't sound "alive". They just couldn't compete with the SR325i's at all.I just listened to Chris Rea's "The Road to Hell" earlier this evening. I've listened to it a number of times with SR80s and thought it sounded pretty good. I played it for the first time with my SR325i's and it was like I'd never heard this CD before! The entire CD sounded MUCH fuller and MUCH more spacious than with the SR80s. There was more bass but the bass was never boomy - always well controlled. Great highs, especially on the second track. I can tell what the radio announcer's voice is saying on the first track. I was just totally amazed!These headphones never cease to amaze me after all this time I've had them! It makes listening to music fun and involving again!It all depends on the recording. The better the recording, the better the SR325i will sound, but they're not going to make a crummy recording sound great. I've listened to some older recordings hoping that the 325i's would bring them to life, but not so. A crummy recording is a crummy recording and, from my listening tests with headphones and other amps and other CD players, no fancy mega-bucks audio gear is going to fix that (I've tried!).Are the 325i's, as some people claim, "the best in the world"? In a word - NO. But neither are any of the competition - Sennheiser, AKG, etc. If that's what you're looking for, you're going to be looking for a long time. Are they "colored" as some people who don't like Grado headphones claim? Yes, but no more than any other brand of headphones or any other piece of audio equipment. EVERY headphone, EVERY speaker, and to a lesser extent, EVERY piece of electronic equipment makes its own contribution to the overall sound and therefore is "colored". Do you prefer the sound of Thiel speakers over Magneplanar speakers? Do you prefer the sound of Magneplanar speakers vs. the sound of Martin Logans? Tube vs. transistor amps? Guess what? There is NO "absolute sound" by which everything else is judged. The SR325is are no more colored than any other headphone. The ONLY question that's important is: do you like the way they sound or not?I think they're GREAT headphones and I recommend them! BUT - don't buy based on my recommendation or anyone else's recommendation. Listen to different brands of headphones for yourself and decide what you like best. For me, the SR325i's are definitely worth the money and I love them!
I purchased this product (from a different retailer) in June 2008. The combination that I set worked fine a few times and then suddenly stopped being recognized by the lock. I was able to use the lock less than ten times before it failed. I owned it for less than one month before the cable lock got stuck in my notebook computer; the lock is still stuck in there now.Just so there will be no confusion on the product... Here is some information from the original packaging: "NOTEBOOK SECURITY Defcon CL combo cable lock"..."Targus". In the lower left corner is the model number PA410U.
I had this monitor for 2 weeks now, and I am still very please with it. This projector is the smallest projector i have seen. It weights less than 1 lb. It works very well with DVDs and Movies. However, if you want to plug the projector to the computer, you should use the VGA plug instead of the S-video and the RCA plug. I Project the image on my wall (about 100 inch big) and i can still read the small text from the computer. It is quiet and stylish and you never have to change the bulb.The only down side is that the projector is not very bright. It only works well in complete dark rooms. You can adjust the contrast and the brightness, but it will loose some of the quality.If you want a projector for a home theater system, this might not be the one for you. If you want a cheap projector for movies, games and internet for your room, this is definitly the one!
This ink cartridge works just as good as the name-brand one I bought last time, but was much much much cheaper. Highly recommended.
I found Scratch Out at Walmart and decided to give it a try and see if it would remove some minor scratches from a PC game CD that would cause occasional pixilation.I should have taken a pass when the label actually says, "Note: ScratchOut will leave your disc with a light haze, but will restore the disc to fully functional..."What the label doesn't say is that this haze is permanent. After that, the entire disc became unreadable. Three different PCs, on which the game previously played, could not even recognize this disc any more.In retrospect, I wish that the only fault with ScratchOut was that it just doesn't work. At least then, I would still have a playable CD game.
I have just bought the 605 with the dvr dock and am not that happy with some of the functionality:1. the unit 'freezes' quite often (I have only had it a few days), sometimes a reset is required by pressing and holding the 'on' button.2. playing a movie file from another device on the network is theorectically possible but in practice the picture freezes quite soon after starting and that's that. Using the UPnP server feature via Windows Media Player is much better but then the picture appears ever so slightly 'jerky' which is particularly noticeable when smooth motion is supposed to be taking place. Basically the movie plays but is very annoying to watch3. sometimes the unit just 'pauses' when you are navigating around in the menus, this is very irritating especially when combined with the other things.All in all I would not recommned this device for anything except playing media which is on it's local hard drive and web browsing via the wifi connection (browser costs another 30 usd). The streaming features sound good but just get an Apple TV or Archos TV instead then either get and Ipod touch or the 4 gb solid state version of the 605 for media on the go
A very pretty TV. It has great quality, is very accurate, and is one of the highest quality 720 HD tvs I've seen. Very worthwhile purchase.
I ordered this IntelliTone Pro 200 kit to test patch cables and occasionally trace undocumented cables on our network. It works very well for this purpose. The only complaint I have is that the probe goes through batteries very quickly. I tested about 30 cables with it using the cable map feature, and it was easy to see that it was getting weak. Maybe this is normal for this type of device, but I would have thought the battery would last longer.
This item does all it advertises and was what I needed for a shutter release. The long cable allows the photographer a good gange of motion for setting up the picture, etc.
Tuesday 19 July 2011Review of the Tamrac 5342 Adventure 2 backpack camera bag.Firstly I have to say we have been using Tamrac camera bags, both sling bags and backpacks since the early 80's.In fact Tamrac is the only camera bag in that time.We bought Canon G11 camera a year and a half ago and were using a small Tamrac sling bag but decided for comfortand to have more room for our camera and accessories we would look for a Tamrac backpack camera bag.On the web at amazon.com I found the absolutely perfect bag for our needs: the Tamrac 5242 Adventure 2. It is smalland light enough to be handy and comfortable. It accommodates everything we take with us on a shoot: camera, extrabatteries, flash unit, memory cards, cleaning kit, rain bag, filters.And the build quality is as usual with a Tamrac bag: excellent. Also the backpack was an amazing bargain at only 25.00!!We now take our camera with us almost everywhere we go thanks to our handy Tamrac 5242 Adventure 2 camera backpack.Barry Nelson
Many reviewers have stated this already, but it deserves to be repeated. My 1 star is for Amazon, not the XBox points. NO WHERE did it say it would require verification and that it could take up to 4 hours. Now my son, who wanted the points right away so we did it this way to save the drive to Game Stop ... would have gotten them faster had we driven to Game Stop. And next time, that is exactly what we will do.
This printer wastes ink and shuts down when ink runs low. You can't even send a fax if you run out of one of the inks. Also, mine shows that the ink is empty when there is actually ink left.I recommend a printer from a vendor that is working to help you and your business, noe one that *seems* to be focused on getting you to buy un-needed ink.You can, however, put black electrical tape over part of the cartridge to continue printing and faxing when it claims ink cartridges are empty.
Remote works great. These should be available for all cameras. Too bad I can't say the same for the Nikon P7000 I got the remote for. I have had two of these and both had to be returned account retractable lens cover problems.
It is a cable that runs from the computer parallel port to a switch box. It works properly. Nothing else to say about it.
Excellent product! This is a very good item. Maybe you will not like the U3 system, but you can remove it. The total memory is really around 1.94 Gb
I have this in black.Really nice leather. Looks stylish and feminine, and also boardroom-ready. My 17" laptops fit inside fine. Laptop protection is fine. Telescoping handle/wheels work well. A great change from lugging shoulder bags. I love it!I haven't detached it more than a couple of times. Nice to have that option, especially in stormy weather.The wheel assembly doesn't add a particularly insane amount of weight. It goes up/down stairs fine in a pinch.I do not plan take this through airports on a regular basis. The stiff leather seems pretty durable, but more pretty than bulletproof.Be aware:- The black one comes w/VERY red piping. The black leather has a matte finish.- The orange one is CONSTRUCTION ORANGE. This color comes with a lovely pearlescent finish, but it does glow in the dark like a traffic cone. I wish they had gone with more of a blonde/natural leather color.- I need more expansion space for papers + folders + adapter/cable.Where to stash cables (if you carry lots of things with cables and chargers) is a challenge.- After several months, the interior cloth dividing the laptop from the "everything else" side is getting a bit frayed on the sides where laptops have been pulled in/out daily. The lining is pretty but not durable.- The rain-resistant cover (not shown in the photo but comes with it) has come in handy a few times but is inefficient/flimsy protection from a real downpour.- Cel phone pocket won't nearly hold a Blackberry & is useless for nearly all other functions (minor annoyance); other pockets for stashing other small objects seem OK.
Item arrived on time. The condition was as expected. I could not make it work. We were warned that there would be no instructions,and there wern't. I asked my grandson to "get it to work". He could not. I retuned the items - got a message that the vendor got it back and made it work. Then later got refund for the item, and shipping both ways. I suspect I was not able to find the proper way to use it. In any enven I was reimbursed.
Moving to the Palm515 from the Psion Revo was a revealation. so easy to use, so direct and intuitive. It's synchs so easily with no initial problems means you develop your own individual processes quickly and instinctively. No comments on battery wear as yet. However with a few downloaded games in glorious color I know that I need to get it recharged ofter. Good buy!!!!
When I received my first camera case it was broken, and could not be used. I was immediately outraged, because although I knew it was cheap, I didn't think that it should break BEFORE I had used it even once. When I e-mailed the company I was SHOCKED to receive an e-mail back less than 48 hours later saying that they had shipped me a new one at no cost to me at all - and didn't even demand that I return the broken one. TOTALLY impressed. I actually love the little case, and it's really pretty sturdy and functional.
I'd had a different wallet and it was really difficult to get cards out of it, particularly when I was in a hurry for them!! No such problem with this one. The pockets are loose but not so loose that the cards fall out. And the pretty red...what's not to love? :) Highly recommend.
Get the DA 50-200mm lens as your second lens. Highly recommended as a complement to the 18-45mm zoom. It's small and light enough to carry in your coat pocket. Lets you get in tight on distant subjects. I carried it on vacation for the express purpose of getting those quick shots you never have time to set up. Very easy to change lenses quickly. Fast focus and start up.
The skin is very durable, protecting it from scratches, but there is no protection for the bottom, the click wheel, and the screen. I left the original plastic protection layer on the click wheel so that helps. The bottom with the external connection port I cut out a part of the skin packaging (very durable plastic) to put there which prevents it from getting dirty and damaged. Same goes for the screen, I cut out the packaging to make up for that. I have the Griffin iTrip and found out quickly it doesn't fit with this skin. So I cut off the top of it (where the strap hangs from) and pull it around the iTrip. It's not the most convenient, but it beats pulling off the entire skin everytime I get in my car. Also the material of the skin likes to stick to pocket lining like glue. Everytime I remove mine from my pocket, it pulls it inside out. Overall, it is very durable and worth the money, but you have to make some inconvenient modifications to fully protect it.
I had my Sony camera for years and I love it! When my original cord broke from 10 years of normal wear and tear I thought I would never be able to find another adapter. Thank you so much! This adapter fits perfectly. It was delivered in a timely fashion and now I do not have to purchase a new camera. Thanks again!
This clock is a very good buy. Ive had no problems with it and its very handy since it has a built in radio. I have no complaints about this clock radio and hightly recommend.
I finally had to replace the suction cup phone holder I used to have. I looked around a lot and finally settled on this device.There seem to be 5 mounting solutions:1) Using a suction cup. Window danglers don't hold things very steady, they obstruct the window, and they look ugly.2) Clipping into the vents. These units block the airflow from the vent, they don't hold very securely, and whether the positioning is favorable is car dependent.3) Bolting to the dashboard. Holds well, but damages the car permanently.4) Sicking to the dash with adhesive. Holds well, but requires a special procedure to remove. Many adhesives melt inside a vehicle on hot, sunny days.5) Clipping into the dashboard. Holds well and doesn't damage the car, but each mount is vehicle specific and typically expensive.It seems like adhesive was a wise choice. I haven't had any melting issues and it has been very hot out. The foot that attaches to the dash is flexible, allowing it to bond to curved surfaces securely (VERY securely as it turns out). I didn't have any trouble attaching in to the curved corner of the console in my car. Be warned though, this model does not have a very wide range of movement (about 15 or 20), so the base needs to be more or less pointed in the correct direction. If you need more movement than that, you will need one of the other base types.I have been highly satisfied by this mounting foot.
The tapes are fine, what is there to be said about Panasonic DV tapes. The service from the vendor was wonderful as was the price, less than half what it would be in a camera store.
I finally decided to bring my grandmother up to speed and into the new millenium by purchasing her a digital camera. I did a lot of research and I definitely think I made the right choice; she loves it and cannot get enough of it. It's so easy to use, the screen is the best I've seen (especially for people with waning eye-sight like my grandma's) and not to mention fun! When she goes some place with her friends and they take group pictures, she instantly knows which one is hers because of the awesome orange color. The screen is very bright and the pictures are crystal clear. The flash does a great job in evening out the light so that the foreground is not too washed out while the background is dim. I highly recommend this camera it is a great deal for the price.
There are more expensive polarizer filters but I doubt if any are better. There are some horrible ones out there so don't take a chance on the cheap ones.
Quality product that does what it says it does. It's convenient that it doesn't require batteries, although it's not as bright as it would be otherwise. The battery required for the IR light isn't standard and was hard to find, but it worked fine without it.It's amazing to see how many stars you can't see with the naked eye.
This item is in dispute because supposedly I should have received it several weeks ago, and as of yet, have not. Hard to rate something when you never received it. I have tried twice to contact KSawka and I have received no response. I currently have a "guaranteed A-to Z" file open on this item
I researched many FM transmitters available before settling on this transmitter. Two main features of this particular transmitter were the deciding factor. One, the transmitter is AC compatible and comes with the adapter for those long afternoons poolside with music. Two, the transmitter also runs on 2 AA batteries for those long trips in the cars, trucks, etc. This is a multipurpose transmitter and performs very well using both power sources.After a performance check in the house, I performed the variable resistor tweak referred to by another reviewer. The C.Crane wasn't able to transmit much over 10 to 12 feet initially, but after the tweak the C.Crane is now capable of cleanly transmitting from 50 to 60 feet or more. Remember, FM signals are line of sight and can be easily disrupted, so place the transmitter in a fairly unobstructed line with your receiver for best results. It will take some transmitter placement experimentation to achieve optimum performance.The C.Crane is very nicely built and should last for quite some time. Supplied directions are good and operation of the unit is simple and understandable.Understand also, that if you perform the variable resistor tweak referred to above, the unit is no longer covered by warranty.I highly recommend this FM transmitter for those seeking a quality transmitter that is at home at home, or on the go in the car.
I thought I would have a problem finding a bulb for my slide projector. I don't use it much, but found some family slides I wanted to check out. I found it fast on Amazon, and JMAY Surplus sent it to me immediately in a few days. It fit perfectly and works great.
Batteries are not only rated for the product they are compatible with but also their capacity. Some vendors do not list mAh (mili-Amp Hours) of capacity of the battery they are selling. High capacity batteries are more expensive but if this is not advertized, you can't tell and you can't compare.EA
Although I think this product was pretty good, I found out the hard way that it doesn't work well with the Cisco 678 DSL modem provided by Qwest DSL. Since the Cisco 678 is actually a router, it doesn't like having another router on the LAN. I tried using the PPPoE option on the Linksys to connect to Qwest and not use the Cisco at all, but that didn't work. A simple solution is to get the Linksys 5-port hub or switch and connect that to the Cisco router. This is a simple plug-n-play solution that works great.
I loved my 1 gig nano so much that I bought a 2 gig silver nano for my husband. It has plenty of memory to hold all the songs he wants on it and then some. Nice small, sleek size, no hard drive to damage if it gets dropped, and is easy to operate. That's why I choose the nano - no hard drive. I jog a lot and wanted something to listen too that could handle getting jostled and treated roughly without breaking. Bright, clear, colorful screen with tons of options - like datebook, pictures, etc... The nano is perfect! Good price too. Easy to sync with the PC and download any songs you want, or load them from your personal CD collection. You do need a computer if you want to use an iPod, and I suspect most people buying iPods have personal PC's. Absolutely no complaints about this little gem of technology!
This product serves my needs quite well. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is I wish it had a way to *stick* to the back of my notebook. I use my notebook on my desk and sometimes needs to *push it back* to utilize my desk space. The cooling pad does not move with the notebook so I have to reach under and manually move it.Other than this one small problem, it is perfect. Low cost, does the job!
Great product! Don't spend a lot of money. High quality. It arrived earlier than expected. I would definatly order again if I needed more.
Bought the high end set of Bose. Used for the flight home and again at home while doing homework. The price tag of $370+ made me wonder if I could justify the cost. After realizing I could purchase an outstanding pair of NC headphones for use during frequent flying (once per week at this point) and to effectively block out 85% of background noise during my daily study times, I opted for this pair due to the overall customer reviews on Amazon. I am not, in the slightest, disappointed. If you, like me , need NC headphones but either are on a budget or can not justify the expense equivalent to 2/3 of your car payment , you will not be dissatisfied.But buy Bose first, so you can take the extra time of trying and returning them, waiting for your credit company to process your return. Only then buy this set at a much better price. You will feel better in the morning if you do.
I was pretty sure I had ordered the 25ft cable I needed, and perhaps it said 3 feet somewhere on the description when I purchased it. But now it certainly doesn't, and the picture is of a much longer cable, so how was I supposed to know??
I bought this product when it was new. It was the BEST then and it's the BEST now - for us amateur videographers. At family gatherings, I am the unofficial videographer. My grandson sometimes helps. He has had a lot of fun thorugh the years developing, producing and acting in his own productions. Last year, he told me he wanted a camera just like mine. Even though there are now video cameras that are digital, small and lightweight, but many of them don't have the substance of this Sony model. I was so glad to find this on Amazon.com at a great price and in perfect condition. Thank you.
Once the installation was done ; wich was easy!The hole thing worked good.Then the fun starts the next day when the computer is left alone all night..Minimize wilife to bottom of screen the day before then try to open it again the next day it opens right away but camera screens stays blank..You try to find my cameras again; one that is in the same room 12 feet away and it won't.. It ask if you to do diferent things to find it wich I try still no good..Finally uninstall the program completely then reinstall it and again works like a champ! Right away everything works well!!Next day same problem!Over and over again!You guys need to fix something on this one..Easy to install yes! Hard to keep going!Rob
Maxtor / Seagate should be ashamed of perpetrating this appalling hoax, the Maxtor Shared Storage II, on the SOHO market.As other writers have indicated, if one side of the RAID 1 goes down, you're done. Your options are: have Maxtor ship you a new one (you can't keep your old hardware, so you've effectively lost both discs of your RAID, not just the one that failed) or, and this is according to Seagate's own Tier 2 engineers, you have to pay a data recovery service to get your data back for you.There are no tools to rebuild the raid available. The box is sealed: you can't replace the drive yourself. There's no console available to access the Linux server running on the box.The drives are fragile. Two months after buying this unit, the front panel LED began to blink, indicating a "RAID problem." I can't wait to see what kind of circus getting a new unit will be, just as soon as I figure out how to get my data of this piece of rubbish.It's a sham, a hoax of a product and all concerned should be at least as embarrassed as I am to have fallen for it.
This item was not what I expected. The ear pieces appeared to be made of plastic, and I could hear an annoying "wrinkling noise" from the material while I was trying to listen with them. Also, they were not comfortable to wear.
Lost my lens cap while on a cruise and tried to purchase one locally at a port. First finding the correct size was next to impossible and the price was astronomical. I decided to pass up those opportunities and wait until I returned. I purchased the Nikon lens cap which was a replacement and it works great. Great quality and fit.
I would have to say for the money, this is the best camera I have purchased. The only downside is the fact that it doesn't have rechargable batteries. I had to purchase the AA rechargable batteries. Other than that is is awesom. I beleive is takes some of the best pictures I have seen in a long while.
I bought this charger when I purchased my Sony DCR-DVD405 camcorder. It is extremely convenient, especially when traveling. The battery pack slides easily onto the charger, and the charger goes right into any outlet, taking up very little space on the wall. It is so much easier (and safer)charging the battery this way, as opposed to setting up the camcorder and plugging its long, often dangling power cord into an outlet. The last thing you want is someone tripping over the cord, or a small toddler yanking the camcorder to the floor. Also,in hotel rooms, you don't always have a convenient counter to leave the camcorder on for charging. The charger fits easily into any traveling case. I recommend this charger for its sleek design and overall convenience.
is it support VPN pass through?
I purchased this to set on my kitchen counter to keep me cool while working at the sink. Love it because of its size and effectiveness. It is also light weight and the silver color matches my color scheme.
I tried to use this item with 3 types of PS/2 mice and never works.
I use this case for my Casio EX-Z750, it fits perfectly and works great.
I own this radio. My only disappointment is that it does not rewind my cassettes. The motor gears sound like they are slipping. I only used the rewind twice. Because I use this radio frequently, I have adapted to this defect by flopping the cassette around and pressing "fwd" in order to accomplish a rewind.
works as advertised. you screw it on the end of your lens, and there you go.
Lens delivers for its price tag.Yes its true, it will not capture front cover National Geographic photos nor pocket camera mediocre results.The main advantage is the additional zoom range, making good for portraits and has some wide angle for those spontaneous group photos.The lens tends to get lost in details at its widest range of 28mm when is very sunny and focusing to infinity, the Nikon D60 meter does not adjusts well on these light conditions. I leave the wide angle nature photos to the 18-55 giving better results.I did some testing at a birthday Playground party (sunny, cloudy day), +1 in sharpness, WB to partly cloudy set at zero. I played every now and then with Under Over exposure; +0.3,.7 when cloudy and -.3-.7 when very sunny. This lens likes to give very saturated colors so try to leave it on Normal, not vivid colors or will be super rich reds, greens.Portraits: I find this lens does well in this category, if the light is right good details, tones can be achieved with blurry backgrounds at 80mm, remember to use the lens hood. The lens delivers well on portraits, I love it for such a cheap lens, colors come out very good. I retouch many photos on Elements 6 and Camera Raw giving it darker values to shadows and highlights to white areas. Good details are revealed by lowering saturation and contrast with no weird out of focus backgrounds.It may be me, but I have experienced adjusting the Image and quality to Medium instead of Fine gives better results, I guess less is more in this case.Close ups with the built in iTTL flash are extremely good, details are excellent, I found the lens to deliver easy and without any much processing with flash and set on Auto, piece of cake.Overall: very good lens, feels sturdy. I have heard bad comments about plastic lens mount, but the Nikon 18-55 is also plastic. I wish the focusing ring was smoother and zoom be linear instead of rotational, makes it hard to manual focus on moving objects like sports etc. I recommend this lensThis lens gives a very pro look to your camera especially with the lens hood on. Do not worry, this lens DOES NOT look cheap or in other words, it does not look like a 70 dollar lens. I replaced the Tamron lens cap for a Nikon one :-)...
I've had this monitor for about a year now, and have found the dot pitch to be so large that I use it only for computing tasks when next to a Viewsonic VG191b. It is my third viewsonic LCD. Currently it is the only one alive. My local video tech says they are not worth repairing.Now that's sustainable! &lt;guffaw>After much searching, I found that Gateway makes some nice monitors and good prices with lots of inputs. They will also guarantee NO dead pixels! Woohoo!
I ordered this item for my son's truck. He loves the unit. Thank you Amazon for offering items at a reasonable price with great quality. I received my order on time and my son was able to install the unit with ease.
I bought this product in January, 2009 and it seems to work very well, but on a limited basis. It turns out that many newer stereo systems have 2 sets of feeds (wire pairs) from their tuner/amplifiers to each of the main speakers - one feed for lower frequencies and one for higher frequencies. This is true even for systems that have a separate sub-woofer. Unfortunately, the Sima SSW 4 does not support this configuration, since it provides for only one set of input feeds (per speaker) coming from your main system. I tried several different combinations such as splicing the high and low frequency wires together into the Sima, but everything I tried resulted in overloading either the Sima or my source stereo system.I did try using the system by connecting only one feed per speaker from my stereo in the Sima and then onto my speakers, and it seemed to work very well. However, the limitation is that you can only play the high or low frequencies through the main speakers, depending on which feed was connected.Ultimately, I had to return this product, but I believe it works well with systems that have only a single wire pair per speaker. The bottom line is this: if your system has 4 wires coming into each speaker, I don't beleive the Sima will work for you.
I have to admit that I was skeptical about buying a small, USB scanner of any type. I have always had SCSI-driven scanners in the past. I was amazed at this Canon scanner. The speed is more than adequate for average person. In fact, I had an old, very large, legal-sized SCSI flatbed by a well-established manufacturer that actually scanned slower than this compact unit. The quality of the scans is impressive and scanning text takes only a few seconds. Setting up the scanner was painless. In less than 10 minutes after opening the box the scanner was up and running and I scanned a photo that looked as good as the original! The package of software is also impressive: Adobe Photoshop LE and OmniPage Pro Version 9 are included (along with a variety other photo-related software). I have to admit that I am impressed and would highly recommend this scanner. It is a great value for the price.
Super unit for the price - unless you are pushing it out through $3,000.00 speakers, you will never outclass it for value. I use it primarily for my home theatre in my living room, but almost as much to play music through.Bottom line - good unit for a great price.
Sturdy, solid product. I would recommend this product. The revolving concept makes finding dvds easy to find and takes up little space.
I bought 2 of these exact items here on Amazon, via TigerDirect. The instructions are in hard to interpret (Chinese version of English); the Menu navigation is not logical; and the most important feature, the voice recorder, works for a 6 months and just stops working. The memory portion, for purposes of using as a thumb-drive is the only thing that still works... I recommend you don't buy!!!
First the good news...When it's working properly, this is a decent scanner. Scans are relatively quick, even at full resolution, and colors seem to be accurate. The software is also very easy to use and is loaded with nifty features.Now for some slightly worse news...The most serious problem with this machine is that it's incredibly sensitive to dust. I clean my slides and negatives meticulously and the scans still appear covered with specks. The same negatives and slides are nearly spotless when scanned with another film scanner. I tried using the "auto dust brush" feature, but it does virtually nothing except soften the image. This makes it even more difficult to make sharp prints, given the already lower resolution of this machine vs. competing scanners.The machine itself can also be a bit finicky, but once you understand how to use it that's not really a problem. For best results, wait for the software to prompt you, and then follow its instructions to the letter, or else you'll be in for a headache.Now for the bad news...Unfortunately, after a short while using this machine I started to notice the appearance of color banding on the scans. I would describe it as faint magenta-colored bars running horizontally across the image. It's not glaring, but it's bad enough that I would consider the scans unusable. The strange thing is that it doesn't always happen, but it's not much fun scanning the same negative four times to get a decent result.At first, I assumed there was something wrong with the negatives; however, I could see no evidence of banding on the prints that came from the lab. I then started searching the web to see if anyone else had this banding issue, and it didn't take me long to find out that it's a known problem with this machine. At least three other reviewers here on Amazon write about banding. If you don't take my word for it, make sure you read all of the other reviews.Based on my experience, I'm afraid I can't recommend this machine. However, if you manage to get one without the banding issue, and can live with the issues I've mentioned, then you'll probably be satisfied with it. Mind you, not as satisfied as you'd be with the pricey Nikon Coolscan V, or even the cheaper Microtek Artixscan and Polaroid Sprintscan.
I purchased 2 and they didn't work at all. Tried in different cars and different devices. Total waist of money don't buy it
I read all the reviews and worried that I may have chosen an inferior fan...but now, I am the proud owner of 5 of these fans. I bought two at first because the weather was terribly hot and our old fans were starting to break down. I was delighted that they were so nice looking...although they are a light grey and not white. They are plastic and my previous fans had metal "cages" so I wondered about that, too. I live near the beach so we have rusting issues with almost anything metal. The plastic is a boon for coastal living. I then bought an additional 3 more fans...great price, too. I gave one to my neighbor who was suffering with this heat. The other two I move throughout the house as they are needed. They do NOT make huge noise as some reviewers have said. I find them to be efficient and worth the money. You will not be sorry. Thank you.
To start off, it looks cheap right out of the box. It says on the box to not use it with AC DELCO devices and it did not disclose this online. I drive a Buick and General Motors tends to use AC DELCO products.I inserted it into my tape deck and tried to play music.... Nothing. I switched the orientation of the cord as per the instructions and tried again... Nothing.After a few tries, the tape player stopped ejecting and I had to pull this device out of my radio. Now no functions of my stereo work including tapes, CD's and the radio. I had no problems with my stereo before using this device.Be warned. This is a bad product. Spend the extra money for the higher quality device. Its worth it in the long run.
I bought this one looking for the best cost/benefit solution, and I don`t regret it. It has all I need, plus a few things more.Being able to work on some worksheets and documents while waiting at the bank or any other place is a definite plus. Even for some show-off works great, you can carry pictures and video using the 32 MB internal or a SD card. I rather use the card and leave the internal for apps.Got an app that allows me to use it as a Flash Memory USB device with my SD Card, so it`s very versatile.Video resolution is quite good, processor speed is decent, audio output is decent, and most of it works just fine.The drawbacks are that it is quite heavy, silk-slippery and very fragile. A single drop from a table height can make it useless. I had to buy a new one because the first one fell from my shirt pocket flat on the floor. Bought a hardshell aluminum case and now it`s well protected (proven).Another problem is that sometimes Documents To Go crash when you close a worksheet, and you have to reboot the whole thing.Remember, buy the hardshell case!
I read so many reviews on this lens and checked out many blogs discussing the pros and cons of this lens. I was taken back by all the negative reviews due to Auto focus, corners being blurry and sharpness issues. I still decided to purchase this lens for canon t3i. It is now my default lens. I absolutely love it. Pics are tack sharp 1.8 aperture and above. At 1.4 it's not that it isn't sharp but it only focuses on a very small area. Very good bokeh!!! I did notice its lack to properly focus on what I want it to but it's something I can overlook as the pics just come out gorgeous!!! I highly recommend this lens it won't disappoint. I had canon 50mm 1.8 and I sold it. Sigma blows it out the water especially with the 1.4 option. Also the AF is so quiet it reminds me of my good o canon L series lens.
My last playerr, an Archos jukebox, bit the dust after only a few months and now they tell me they already don't make parts for it, so I decided to look for a new one from a better company. This one has exceeded my expectations!Sound quality- OMG! Sounds like 3D. Crisp, clear, good volume. BIG improvement over the Archos, and I had thought the Archos was good, but this one blows it away.Ease of Use- The software, despite what others have said, is really simple. I was able to copy all the music from my hard drive into the Creative Zen in 180 seconds (1 second per song), and then I copied 16 gigabytes of music from my old Archos into the Zen in about 15 minutes. For ripping new CDs, you just put the disc in, click rip, and it goes right into the Zen.The only tricky thing is that the controls are REALLY sensitive. But they all make sense, and you really don't need to look at the book to figure them out. But the book is really clear and simple.Battery life- I dont know yet, since I just got the player yesterday.Size- a deck of cards in size and weight, almost exactly!I highly recommend this player. Although, I do not know how durable it is, again since i just got it yesterday.
I had purchased a volume control at Radio Shack that worked reasonably well -- for about two months, when it broke. So I was looking for something of a bit higher quality. Good reviews here convinced me that this Koss product was just what I needed. Sadly, this is not for anyone who is even remotely an audiophile. When you turn the volume down it dramatically attenuates the high end, so music sounds not just quieter but also has a much narrower dynamic range. This item would probably last much longer than the cheap Radio Shack control, but the sound quality is completely unacceptable. So why do many people on Amazon give it high marks? I have no idea, unless they are listening to books on tape or something else that requires only low audio quality.
This tv has an excellent picture. Sharp with deep colors. From some reviews i read before buying this one, i was expecting a huge and encombersome power supply. The power supply measures exactly 5 1/4"x 2 1/2"x 1 1/2" thick. Seems very reasonable to me. I bought this tv for the van and it works directly off the van's 12v cigarette lighter plug. {The 12v power cords are easily obtainable in truck stops}. When we turned that tv on the first time, my wife and i both said wow. I give it five stars.
I was not happy with my Garmin Nuvi 350 so I was looking for an alternative. I tried the Navigon 7100 but, man, is it one of the worst GPS units out there. The main problems are: first, it takes FOREVER to get a satellite signal, even in open areas. I think the average time of getting it into navigatable mode from powering on is like 10 minutes, which is absolutely unacceptable. Second, it's very slow, esp. when it tries to show fancy "reality view" graphics. You'll likely miss a turn because it can't keep up with your driving. Routing engine is even worse than the not-so-good one in the Nuvi 350, which costs half as much. This is just such a huge disappointment as I was hoping to finally replace my Nuvi.
Can't beat Amazon's price, along with the free shipping it makes it the best deal I can find. Great service
I got my FR100 Blackout Buddy as a gift. I put it into service recently and was really disappointed. I agree with one of the reviewers (R. Widebrook -- Menlo Park, CA United States) who noted that battery life was very low. For an item that's supposed to function in emergency situations when there is no available power, it fails to fill the bill.After charging it for over 72hrs as spec'd in the user manual to bring it to a full charge. I ran the radio to see how long it would last. The radio only ran for three hours. Three hours of emergency use??? You've got to be kidding. That's compared to almost all day for my cheapie old transistor radio. The unit's battery lasts even less time if the light is on.Also, when not plugged in, the unit's battery will hold its charge for no more than two days. This was another "you've got to be kidding!!" discovery. What good is an emergency unit that cannot hold its battery charge for more than a day or two??As another reviewer pointed out, the FR100 cannot sit on its rounded base ... bad design.If I had brought it, I would have returned it. It's not worth the $$.I complained to Eton but I don't think Eton makes this unit any more.
This thing is great! I recently bought a 1970's home that had only one cable tv jack in the whole house, nowhere near where I wanted to put a TV. This thing was very handy while I was crawling aroudn the crawlspace and attic. It's great for testing those self-done coaxial cables to make sure they work before you hook up to the cable company and are ready to watch tv.
A quality product at a great price; works as well as a brand name for 1/2 the price.
IT WAS INEXPENSIVE, IT WORKS, AND I STILL GET THE SAME PICTURE AS MY EXPENSIVE HDMI CORDS. TO BE FRANK... I LOVE IT!
This product actually works. Having spent needless hours and loads of cash on gadgets from Radio Shack and Smarthome, I finally found a simple, inexpensive solution to my "problem". In spite of the poorly written instruction guide, I was able to setup the RF extender in a cabinet with my cable box and get the results I have been searching for. Kudos to the developer for inventing an ingenious product.
I have used this product in the past, but was still impressed with the newer version.
I twisted and twisted, but they never quite fit. They either hurt or fell out (or both).Then the rubber "foot" popped off one of the buds and disappeared and that was that.Nice sound quality though.
It was fine for the first year. But once the warranty ended - so did the life of this unit.Buyer beware.
I bought it 3 years ago and still love it. I've never found another mouse with buttons as functional or in the right places like this mouse. I use recharable batteries and have to charge them every 3 months or so. That's with 8hr/day of use.I don't use a mouse pad and the only problem I've ever had was the mouse sometimes gets confused when used on tables with wooden patterns (like a mahogany, etc table). So, I just used a piece of paper as a mouse pad. I've noticed those tables confuse all optical and laser mouse. Only ball mouse work on them, but who wants a ball mouse anymore?
I think it is a good scanner, but I bought it to do slides. Light Lid came with it but never turned on....
I am a non traditional college student and some of my school days were pretty loaded down with books and also my laptop. I wanted something that I could wheel around campus but also to be able to take everything that I needed to take. For example 1 4" binder, 2 college textbooks, 2 spiral notebooks, pens, pencils, water bottle holder, various pockets, and a place for my laptop. My original backpack was getting so heavy for my back and that is why I wanted one on wheels. I chose the JanSport Driver because it had some good reviews and I really liked the color. It also had a lot of pockets and there was a place for my laptop. I use the JanSport every other day or days when my load is pretty full. I like it very much. The only things that I don't like about it is I got a new laptop and it does not fit in the JanSport as well as my other one. It is 15 inches long and it is hard to close my backpack. I wish that the part for the laptop was towards the back of the backpack then it would be easier to get some of my books without having to fight with the laptop. That was the only thing that I do not like about it. Other than that everything on it is holding up very well.
I bought this trolley to lug around my heavy (30 pds) photo gear back pack on air plane trips. An earlier trolley I had bought at the airport turned out to be too unstable and tended to flip over. This model is very stable even when the outer wheels are not pulled out; with the wheels extended, it is rock solid. I attach the back pack with a simple Velcro strap. A great product.
I bought this camera when it first came out. I used it happily (still shots and video) for a year. Then without any apparent reason the still shots would come out overexposed. The video was fine.Any photo I took outdoors in sunlight would be overexposed. Sometimes I could get it to take a 'normal' photo if I took 3 in quick succession, the 3rd or 4th would be fine. And then sometimes if I changed some of the settings I could 'trick' it to take one or two good shots and then back to over exposed.I finally filed a claim with Amex and they honored their extended warranty. It was a week over the one year warranty that Samsung offered, and would have been nearly the cost of a new camera to fix it through Samsung.I was really hoping for this camera to be better. I loved the quality of the macro shots. Ah well... maybe this is something Samsung fixed in later cameras. Maybe mine was part of an early batch that had an undetermined bug or something. Whatever it is, I was very disappointed in the quality after the first year.
It arrived when expected and performed as it should. I plug my computer into it and whenever there is a power outage, my computer stays on until i shut it down normally.
I am what my husband calls a picture "junkie" since my first grandchild was born. I spend quite a bit of time editing and printing pictures with my Kodak camera and printer dock. I've had this product for 2 years, and EVERY time I buy and use my paper and ink cartridges together (can't buy the seperately), I run out of ink. Right now I have 80 sheets of 4x6 paper and 0 ink cartridges left. This is the only problem I have with this product.....otherwise my pictures are perfect. If I could buy ink seperately I would give this product 5 stars.
I am a part of a family pack and so my account is unable to purchase microsoft points, i bought this with the expectation that i would be able to go and get my dlc as soon as order. now i have a 4 hour wait time. That is garbage, they should notify the customer before that it would work that way. I would have rather given my money to walmart. This is very disappointing.
Great product. I wish more available in stores. I love tojust take a picture, go home and print it without all thedownloading, ordering etc.
I've owned it for over a year now and it's great for my uses in going to school to become a professional illustrator. The Wacom is for more professional uses, if you just want a tablet for fun the Bamboo works excellent.
I purchased a 450 CBi so I could use the Bluetooth technolagy with my HP ipac 2215. The printer is clearly advertised as having Bluetooth connectivity. Upon receiving the printer the information included indicates that a HP Bluetooth printer card is required priced at $97.00. After spending 3 hours on line and on phone I find the item can't be bought. HP's last instructions were to search on google for it. I did only to find only one reseller listing the item. They were out of stock.
This does not fit the sony DCR-dvd101 as it says in description.good lens if it fit my cam.
I purchased this TV last weekend, after the price dropped almost $300. HDTV broadcasts, particularly from HBO and Showtime, look fantastic. I've had a 20" Proscan (hi-end RCA) television for 15 years, and this is a more than ample replacement. The best featuers of the Proscan, picture brightness, clarity, and color correctness, are all there with the HP. Color is, from what I've read, the most difficult picture issue for LCD technology. HP has incorporated very detailed color set-up menus, allowing for fine adjustment. However, at the touch of a button, the color and light settings provided by the AV Mode button on the remote are fine.Looking forward to baseball season!
hey folks all I can say is these work just great... I don't buy cables form retail ever as that is where stores soak the buying public..does what its advertized to do and works like a charm..
A good camera for a beginner but with limited controls. Neither focus, shutter speed nor aperture control are provided. The most weakness is only multi-pattern exposure available. The picture output is different from other brand such as Canon using the same EV setting.
Simple design, but not cheap looking, rich, quality sound, small compact size. Can run on 4 AA btteries or an AC Adapter. Everything about this is great, though I wish wish wish it had charging capabilities.
Very impressed w/ the time this took to get. Amazing price.
Bought this item to use on the family vacation. The children were able to listen to the audio through headphones while my wife and I listened to the car stereo. The audio output from the portable video player was sent to the Boostaroo via a very long extension cable and it worked flawlessly. Signal was strong all the way through the trip on the initially installed batteries. The only feature that I could suggest would be a automatic power off, if no signal is detected for a certain amount of time. There were times when we just forgot to shut off the unit when we left the car, especially after the late night child extractions.
I bought an Ipod classic 6th generation 80GB and couldn't be happier with it. I listen to it all day at work and the battery last for quite awhile. I recomend buying a case for itLeather Case for iPod Touch 8GB/16GB Black + Wall Chargerand Bose Earbud Headphones Bose TriPort In-Ear Headphones - Headphones ( ear-bud ) - black, the sound great and come with three different sizes, which comes in handy with my really small ears.
This camera arrived and I was amazed at how friendly it is. Previously I shot film with a Nikon N70 as a serious amateur occasionally making some money with it. All I had to do was charge the battery, easily set the time and date and it was ready to go. The controls for even the more complicated features are very intuitive if you just spend a little time glancing through the manual. Because it's winter in Minnesota, I haven't had any time yet to use it outside but the shots I've taken with just the on camera flash have came out well. I'm still not sure what I'm going to use for an everyday lens for this camera but in the meantime, my AF 35 to 80 lens from my N70 works very well. The 2gb card that I bought for it has plenty of capacity even if I shoot in RAW. I still have plenty to learn especially about some of the on-camera editing features but everything has been so easy to learn so far so I expect that to come quickly as well.
For some reason, the review I wrote last week seemed not to get posted. I have been using the Garmin i3 for over a year, but decided it's interface (roller button to input info) too tedious, plus, addresses were not recognized, even though the building had been around for years or decades (the Garmin was bought new in 2006). The Nextar uses a different map vender; Navteq....There may be different abilities depending on where you live (I read a review that the Garmin map system was better than Navteq). I live in the Portland, Oregon area and so far, the Nextar is better easily finding an address in an unincorporated area. It will also prompt for a similar address if it doesn't recognize the one you entered (an example, Powell VS Powell Valley Road).I love the "Location mode" if you find a new, out of the way favorite restaurant or say, trail head or scenic spot, just enter "location" and you can save and give it a name to your favorite places without having to enter the address or intersection information.Another reviewer indicated you need an SD card to save your recent destinations or favorite places in the event of the battery draining....This doesn't appear to be true as I called customer support and the rep said the SD slot is only for pictures or music and the the Nextar does not have volitile memory. That seems to make sense as the Garmin retains recent information even with dead batteries....The manual is a bit sketchy. For best sensitivity, you should extend the antenna (which is a flip up panel on the back)On the plus side of the Garmin; the voices seem more natural the Nextar voice is very mechanical.I love the ease of entering addresses with the key pad touch screen. I know that prices are falling on these GPS units and 18 months ago the Garmin i3 was the best for the money, now in 2007 it's the Nextar C3
I bought this ASA security device to setup as a VPN access point using RSA authetication. I was my first CISCO device and the device or firmware is very powerful. It took me two days to get the correct configuration I wanted but I am still very impressed with the functionality offered by the firmware.
This was a new product....very similar to the rewinder I had previously. I needed one,as mine broke, but no stores sell them. It saves wear & tear on your VCR & prolongs the life of the VCR. Very satisfied!
I had no problems with it working for SOCOM. The volume button is actually for your voice and not for the headset. I was told that I was very quiet, but when I turned up the volume, it worked like a charm.
Success! I installed this in my 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R with Bose 6 CD Changer (no satellite service). Installation was relatively easy. I used an online guide on how to remove my stereo head unit and used the instructions that came with the auxiliary input for the rest of the installation. So far, everything works like a charm. I can't change songs with steering wheel controls but I can control the volume. Long story short, my car can now play music from my iPod or iPhone and it only costed about $80!
The directions are quite accurate, but the screen freezes when you go through tunnels. Sometimes, it will stay that way without any signal for upto 30 minutes. I called customer service to resolve this issue and they were less than helpful, so I returned it.
I chose this one to replace the RCA system I had that died. So far, other than that it died on me, I liked the RCA better. This has pretty good sound but a confusing onscreen setup. I got the sound auto balanced with the little mic that comes with it and have left it at that.The DVD play back is ok. It doesn't have a zoom on it like my cheaper player does so the wide-screen DVDs are hard to watch on my old regular tv.It does sound pretty good when I hook my iPod to it for music payback. I haven't tried it yet with music Cd's or photo Cd's.Overall, I wish I had got the other model I was looking at that just had the receiver and speakers and no DVD player. This is the one I almost got instead. Sony HTDDW795 850W 5.1 Home Theater SystemLooking at it now, I paid $274.85 for this system 3 months ago here at Amazon. The same one is now $219.97 at Amazon.So, overal for what it cost, it's an OK system, at least it hasn't died on me, yet.
Living in central California, the most probable emergencies we face in OUR AREA are earthquakes and power outages. The Eton FR250 should suit our needs best - as long as radio & cell phone towers are still standing! The FR250 has 7 shortwave bands that might provide information from outside our area if local communications are lost. I let the built-in rechargeable battery (a replaceable 3.6 volt portable telephone battery) completely discharge and then cranked the dynamo the recommended 2 turns per second for 2 minutes (with a short break in between). It provided enough power for the radio to play at a moderate volume for 95 minutes - RATHER IMPRESSIVE and the 2 1/2 inch speaker provides very clear and pleasant audio. Another nice feature is the fine tuning knob.With the built-in battery charged or with the 3 AA batteries, the flashlight will light in very dark conditions (tho not brightly), a path approximately 50 feet.This little radio packs plenty of features at a reasonable price. A must for disaster kits, emergencies, camping or even giving as a gift.
I owned this for only 3 months and it broke. I have no clue how it broke it just stopped working completly. I even tried to replace the fuse (no luck). This may turn out good for you if purchased, but I had a horable experince with it. I would not recaimend anyone to purchase this product.
This keyboard is the best accessory to the Samsung Q1 UMPC, together with the organizer. Together, they make the perfect mobile PC. The special function keys on this keyboard allows control of volume, brightness, display toggle. The size is perfect for touch typing.
This product is what it is, an HDMI cable for connecting things. It works as well as the higher priced name brand cables and really can't tell the difference in my house. The more important thing I want to say is about the customer service. I did not receive this order by the latest given delivery date. When I contacted the seller, they responded in less than 1 hour explaining what had happened (out of stock in US, ordered to deliver straight from China). The rep was very apologetic and admitted they should have contacted me. In addition, they offered a refund plus the items ordered. They indicated to please wait a few more days. Well, instead of getting it on April 5, I got it on the 9th. It wasn't life or death, I still got the order, and can't complain at all about the price. I would definitely order from this seller again. My experience in communicating was prompt and very professional.
It's hard to review something that doesn't work.It never has and it now has a new home in the recycling plant.Thanks COBY!!!
It is inexpensive compared to the Sony discs. However, You cannot use them in any DVR so you are limited to burning the CD to a regular size CD or playing it on the Video recorder. I like just sticking in the cd and watching it.
I ordered a Nikon UC-E4 cable from CMPLE. In the picture they shows a cable with two ferrite cores attached - those are those cylinder shaped bulges just in from the plugs. These are magnets and are supposed to reduce noise transmissions. What they actually shiped will be a standard USB cable. They will give you a refund when after you e-mail to notify them they ship wrong part. They should remove the PICTURE from there product list or replace it with the right one. After waiting 5 to 7 days only to e-mail there customer services and advise that they are shipping the wrong part, well it is a hell of way to do business. I believe they know what they shipping out to the customer. Just double check before you order this product, they seems to be fair, with giving a refund.
This product was what I expected. Very useful and easy to use. I like how simple and solid this stand is. I just don't understand how Amazon charged me for shipping when I bought a hold package with free shipping just becouse this stand was shipped to me late. Amazon you owe me $7.88
I have had my Neo for about 6 months now and use it several times an hour as I am a therapist trying to keep up with appointments and phone numbers all day in and out of the office. This thing had become like my right hand until last week when the batteries went dead. As before, I fetched some new batteries, put them in the back, closed the compartment, but...no power. Tried several other sets of batteries, still no power. My heart sank, considering all my appointments for the day (not to mention the month and previous few months) were in there and I had no idea what I was supposed to be doing that afternoon. After several attempts, the Neo powered back on but guess what? ALL MY INFORMATION WAS ERASED. Thankfully, I had hotsynched about 2 weeks before this event but not often enough to retrieve any information for the last two weeks or the following month. I have spent a solid week recompiling my appointments and phone numbers but, even so, all the phone numbers have my fax number in parenthesis before the actual number. I don't understand that, but whatever, it was easy to erase all that. Lesson learned here: if you purchase one of these, hotsynch daily and be careful of technical glitches in the programming. Myself, I am returning this and shopping for a color PDA NOT made by Handspring.
This TV seemed fine the first few times we tried it (though we could not get all the local stations that we can on a full size TV with rabbit ears)but now after a couple of months we are receiving no picture. I don't know what goes wrong with them but I would not recommend it.
Awsome case, I bought it as a whole system from [...]. I needed some Hard drive rails to add a hard drive and [...] could not supply them so I contacted NZXT customer service to see if I could buy some from them, and in like an hour I got an e-mail stating that they would send me some in 1-2 days..sure enough they arrived for free!! this case has great space and screwless drive bays are so convienant. comes with 2 fans standard and room for a front fan if you would like to add. plenty of open spaces keeps my rig cool. also looks great. I am not a fan of the front door as it will not open if the dick drives open, but not really a big deal.
I am not a "pro" but I have a fair background in photography. I retired a Nikon 6006 several years ago when the digital cameras became so popular and we purchased a Kodak point and shoot just to keep around the house.The big problem with the "p-n-s" cameras is speed; they don't have any! So recently my wife mentioned she'd like to have a nice camera again. That was encouragement enough!I wanted to buy a nice dslr and lens. I decided to buy a body and then lens; I'm of the opinion that the packages you can buy normally have a decent camera and a maybe not-so-decent (slow) lens. SO I did some research and decided to buy a Sigma dslr body (VERY pleased with the camera) and a good lens. I decided on the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8. Excellent speed excellent optics, excellent speed. Exactly what I wanted, and the price for everything wasn't too bad.This lens is very well-made and while not as fast as a f1.4, it's great for use as your normal "go to" lens. And Sigma has a great reputation for making high quality lens that are less expensive that some of the branded lens.Very happy!
Good: well made works well with phone systems particularly Iwatsu. Have used it for fuel systems and portable data collectors. Works great every time.Bad: UPDATE THE DRIVER the one on the disk does not work well in XP SP1-2 runs fine in SP2, get the latest driver though as always recommendedUgly: Its pretty ugly in itself and limited driver functionality straight out of the box until you get the latest driverOverall: Decent product,decent value. For the applications that I have used it for with an updated driver it worked great!4 out of 5 starsIOGear needs to seriously get their act together on drivers. they make a lot of good products but don't include the correct or even working drivers with the devices half the time.
I recommend that no one buys this. I bought it thinking, awesome, although it is not an iPod, it looks good, and will do a lot of the functions that an iPod can do. Boy was I in for a shock. Not only was it the tiniest little cheap thing, but also the screen picture was horrible!! I have a Wal-Mart brand MP3 Player that has better picture than this one. Trust me, do not buy this product!
I would probably be able to give this product a real review, if I had received the Receiver I ordered to go with it. It's been about a month since I placed the order.
this was my first time buying a multimedia but believe me this is great it has work perfect, buy it!!!
I was looking for a home theatre system with decent sound quality that would not be difficult to assemble or use, and would blend into my living room without taking up a lot of space or cords everywhere.It is a cool system, and I am satisfied with it. Plugging the cords to the speakers is a snap. You MAY need to talk to a knowledgeable person on which connectors to use to the television as there are multiple alternatives. The remote has more complicated functions hidden from view under a slide cover except for "advanced" users. The simulated surround sound is amazing, at least in my living room which has 24' high ceilings. Some treble voices and high-pitched noises can sound a bit "disembodied", but generally quality and clarity is decent.For the professional DJ or person with a major home theatre setup, this is not for you. Sounds from earthquake scenes or War of the Worlds will not knock the books off the shelves, it just doesn't pump out enough watts to do that. However, I never crank up the volume that loud anyway.Now the negatives:(1) Most irritating there is no headphone jack. I mean for Pete's Sake, this is a stereo system. I have an aged parent who would like to watch movies with us but can not hear, we had to figure out how to connect extra cables to send DVD audio to the tv and use the tv headphone jack for her.(2) There are proprietary connector plugs at the end of the cords/cables to connect the receiver with the speakers. These are very large...sufficiently large that they would not go through the hole in the back of my entertainment center. I had to use a file to make the hole larger for the plugs to fit through.(3) There is no way to manually adjust treble and bass like an equalizer, you can only select from general types of music "Rock", "Classical", etc. For my purposes however, I find this works okay.(4) Initial "reading" of a newly-loaded CD or DVD takes an inordinate amount of time before it is ready for Play.(5) The User's Guide is not so helpful. I suppose the idea is that it is "intuitive" to operate, but it was not immediately clear that some of the controls are displayed on the television set, not on the unit itself (i.e., you have to turn the television on in a certain sequence and the unit's controls display on the tv screen).
II got this printer because I wanted a color printer that would connect to my home wireless network so that my wife and daughter could print from their laptops.The good news:The printer connected to the network without any problems.The printer is very, very fast.The text print quality is superb.The graphics are a step down from some printers but then again this is not advertised as a photo printer and graphics are more than satisfactory.The bad news.After a while the printer starts to take a lot of time and make a lot of noise when it is turned on. It appears that the print heads are cleaning. The print heads are also using a lot of ink while cleaning. Further, the print heads start to degrade over time and lines of text start to fade out. Worse, replacing the print heads is very expensive. The problem is that unlike some printers, the print heads are separate from the ink cartridges and therefore you do not get a fresh print head when you replaces an ink cartridge. This does mean that cost of the ink cartridges is less, but when you factor in ink wasted while the print heads are cleaning and the cost of replacement print heads, this printer becomes very expensive to use. If not for the problems with the print heads I would give it a 5 star rating.I am not willing to spend a lot of money maintaining this printer and it is going to be replaced. I think I am going to give up on color and get a good laser printer that is network ready. If I need color I will take a memory stick to a print store and print in color that way.I really like this printer but it is just not reliable enough.
I've been using these Memorex Music CD-Rs for a few years now. There's a difference between regular CD-Rs and music CD-Rs. Regular CD-Rs are all-purpose CD-Rs that allow data backup as well as music files. In contrast, the music CD-Rs, while also all-purpose, are specially designed for recording music on them. The music that is recorded on them comes out clearer and more powerful than it does on a regular CD-R. I used to be in a rock band in the mid-'80s and I transferred our six albums from tape onto CD using these music CD-Rs. There is a noticeable difference in the sound quality compared to when I recorded the music onto regular CD-Rs.Note: CD-Rs are not re-recordable CDs. Once the CD has been finalized, it can't be erased. If you want CDs that allow you to erase them and re-record, then buy CD-RWs (re-writables).This 10-pack of CD-Rs come is assorted colors - gold, red, purple, blue, and black. The label side and playing surface of the CD-Rs are the same color. I like the black ones the best. They look the coolest.These CD-Rs can store up to 80 minutes of music (actually 79:43 typically) and have 700 MB of storage space. You can have a field day and record MP3 discs and put a couple hundred songs on a CD, depending on how many kbps you're using. Typical CD quality is 128 kbps. If you record at, say, 192 kbps, you won't be able to fit as many songs, as this setting uses more space, but the sound quality is higher. Even better sound quality is 256 kbps, but again, even fewer songs will fit. It's up to you. You can even go below CD quality, say, 96 kbps. In order to do all this you need a CD burning system like Roxio or MusicMatch or WinAmp, something like that.All in all, this is a good product. The playing surfaces of the CDs don't scratch easily. Of course, how well you take care of the CDs makes all the difference in the world. Everyone knows somebody who doesn't take care of their CDs and/or DVDs. You know - you look at the playing surface and it looks like the person rubbed sand paper on the surface. Then the person wonders why the CDs and DVDs skip. Duh!!!!! Common sense should tell the person that all the scratches are going to make the discs skip. Scratches that are 100% preventable.Anyway, I think you'll like these CD-Rs. I recommend them.
Straight to the point as usualPROS-durable enough to trust-right size, not too small-resealable so your parts won't oxidize as much when exposed to air-comes in 25 pack...cannot refuse so many for such a decent price-fits those itty bitty parts that you may be afraid to lose-antistaticCONS-may not fit every computer part of any size, like a full graphics card --> get bigger bags-thin material may cause skepticism about whether the bag might rip
Concert hall sound at a reasonable price. They fit comfortably in the ear canal; in the canal may bother some people. They must be well into the ear to sound the best; especially bass. This is an advantage if you want to rest your head on its side while listening; no bulk to get in the way. They are fragile; not for the average high schooler. There is a certain degree of outside sound deadening, too; great for travel.
I have owned this GRUNDIG S350DL (DL for DELUXE) for a couple of years now. I have never had a single problem with drift in tuning at all, in fact it locks in on stations very well. The reception is flawless, I even pull in most stations on AM and FM with the antenna down. Granted I live in NY about 10 miles from downtown Manhattan. I have not really tested it in rural areas but if you live near any major City or area that has decent reception for AM/FM I can promise you that you will be blown away by the radio. The shortwave also works VERY well, I tune into stations from all over the world with no problem. You have to study up a bit on shortwave radio, even the sun and time of day play a major role in shortwave reception. The sound quality on this one speaker radio will also blow your mind. At this price if your interested in shortwave radio here is the way to start. Get the DELUXE MODEL and you to will be impressed.
I can't give a good review on this item since I broke a pin on it before I could try it out. it did pass a B & W signal, but I broke the color pin.
This is a real &quot;wannahave&quot;. I already wanted this thing before it was invented. No need for a PDA &aacute;nd mp3 player anymore. Easy to sync because it uses the latest Palm software. Great design. It's like a Palm 505. Only this is more.
I ordered the speakers from "warehouse deals" of seller (not Amazon). The seller's description said the box had been opened but the speakers were in mint condition. When they arrived there was damage to the corners but that really didn't bother me. When I hooked them up however one speaker sounded as bad as the ones I was replacing. It was evidently damaged by the original purchaser.I really liked the good speaker and would have been very satisfied with them if they were both good. So I was very disappointed to find it necessary to return them.I would purchase them again if I could get an undamaged pair.(Not from that vendor though) The price ($47)was really great too and I probably won't find them so cheap again.
I have had some NICs of questionable quality, but this card is a joke. I bought it almost a year ago, and it worked just fine for the majority of that time. Recently, it has made my system unstable and I blue screen several times a day while attempting to download. My advice: get a better card from a better manufacturer.
If you have an IPOD touch dont bother buying this item. It will not work. I have a 32 gig touch and it did not work on mine. Item probably works good on the right IPOD.
Pros: Relatively comfortable cushioning on the cups and band. The sound is pretty well-rounded and clean for the priceCons: Look a bit flimsier than I hoped. Comparing it to the HD280 pair that my friend has these cans don't compare in any category (but the HD280 costs much more)Recommended for occasional music listeners who want an inexpensive pair of headphones.
Item does what its supposed to do. It appears to be able to fit 6 CF comfortable (card alone, not with those clear plastic case things that cards usually come with).
it worked good for a year. all the dvd ive bought worked fine but recently i purchased Monty Python and the Holy Grail and the subtitles turn themselves on. you cant control it.so dont buy this dvd player if you like monty python.
Excellent quality connectors and so much BETTER than the regular trim and fit type. Try these and the EZ-RJ crimp tool and you won't go back.
This coax works perfectly. The size is right, too. There is nothing that I can say bad about this item.
I have been using the Off Trail for a couple of years and have truly found it to be an essential piece of equipment for short hikes and extended travel. It doubles as an excellent padded case when put into a large pack without the need of traveling with an additional camera case. The only down side is that the lens cases on the side do not accomodate a large lens. The plus is that they make excellent weather proof film holders.
Although I initially was uncertain of this recent purchase, trial and error proved it was most useful when I left it monitoring a device for a number of days. A week provides sufficient time to capture good data. The battery backup allows one to disconnect the monitored device and, plugging the monitor into an extension cord, read out all the recorded measurements. If the battery backup would allow a subsequent readout without having to plug the unit back into an outlet, it would be even more convenient.Anyone looking for a low cost way of checking individual power usage should be satisfied with the P3 P4460.
What can you say about a keyboard you used heavily everyday for 5 years till the letters were worn off the keys and still it functions perfectly. I got so much good use out of the old one that I bought myself a new identical model on amazon to replace the worn one. That says a lot when you replace the product 5 years later with the same product. I looked around. This is STILL the best keyboard on the market. Go Saitek and go amazon!
It's OK but.....I'm disappointed in the SW performance which was my reason for selecting this model. The search feature is subpar in my view. If I had it all to do over I would select a model that used the old method of sliding dial selection. The digital scan method used here is veg and does not lock on very well so the result is not many stations are picked up. The FM performance meets all requirements, it locks in and the sound using phones is surperb. Ditto the local AM selection. No problem here. It's only the SW operation that in my view is lacking,
I'm very pleased with my purchase. I got the Rio Sport 8 months ago and have put it through the wringer - literally. I've run 8 miles in the rain, dropped it on the sidewalk more times than I can count, brought it with me in the sauna, and finally last month I forgot to check my workout clothes and ran it through the wash. Boy was i mad at myself - I literally poured water out of the casing - but I let it dry overnight, put in a new battery, and it was as good as new. Earphones have seen better days, though, so we bought a new pair and a memory upgrade. 64 Mb is good for roughly 45 minutes of music, which was fine originally, but I find myself running longer and needing more music to run to. The upgrade is working great. Only gripe about the software is that I can't organize the songs once they're in the player. Great sound and in a neat package. Well worth the price - paid 100$ at Best Buy.
We purchased this camera last week so we could watch our new infant puppy when we're not at home. The camera has been running for 3 days consistently and we are very happy with our purchase. However, we encountered a few troubles.We are not IT people, but consider ourselves computer savvy. After realizing that the camera did not come with an ethernet cord, which is required for initial setup, we attempted to hardwire the camera to our desktop using the cable that was connecting our wireless router to the desktop. Then, we connected the desktop to the router wirelessly. This seemed great in concept, and it probably would have worked. Unfortunately, we were having a great deal of difficulty. So, we obtained additional cables and tried to set it up again the next day. Everything seemed functional, and then the next morning, everything quit. It seemed that after purchasing the camera and having to upgrade our wireless router firmware, and after the camera trying to access and change our DHCP settings, our wireless router finally died. It was four years old, which is apparently considered old.So, we bought a new NetGear router. This time the install was seamless. Everything worked exactly as the install instruction said it would. We had one problem in that we couldn't access the camera from the internet. I called tech support and the problem was solved within 20 minutes. They were very helpful and knew exactly what to do. The software for NetGear autoconnects to the UPNP settings of the camera. When you set up port forwarding, the port is already in use. So, you have to turn off auto UPNP on the camera so that the router does not see it there. Then, the port is available for the incoming web traffic. Once we did this and changed the port number, everything worked flawlessly.I recommend this camera to people who are computer savvy. You do not need to be an IT person to use this, but it definitely helps to know your way around your router settings. Overall, we are very pleased with our purchase and would buy another one.
I bought this bag for my LX7 camera. I found it to be SMALL. Had to send it back!Thanks, Randy H
The compact Digital Grey Kard Premium is a nice, solid product. The flat toned white, black and grey plastic card stock should last for years, and it comes with a jazzy red lanyard with a snap disconnect. Product works nicely for neutralizing color casts in a scene (IF you remember to put it in the scene. D'oh!)I do wish the instructions were better or they posted a better YouTube video, for those of us without formal Photoshop training. Yes, you can find a few bits of data here and there on the internet, but it is a real fight figuring out how to use the cards with RAW files and curves. It is a breeze with jpegs, of course. Four stars--good product, mediocre instructions.
When i try to hit the shutter button , it takes a few attempts before one works. I wish it was more sensitive.
One of the tweeters stopped working after the third day. I only hooked my tweeters directly to my stereo. I was disappointed. will never buy this again. 8 bucks wasted.
We purchased three of these, from different vendors and at different times. In all three, eventually, one of the led lights stopped working in less than a year. An "in warranty" repair will still cost about $5. plus shipping. The rating is one star because you can still use it with one led light. Also, this is one of the few lights on the market that actually focuses the light correctly on the entire keyboard.
had to send back the first one since it would always say that the cover was open. When I got the second, everything is well.... also have it hooked up as a network printer.... have not been successful in getting it to work as a network printer with Mac oS X....All in all.... good printer for the price.
They're cheap headphones. There's no doubt about it. They're easily worse than even standard iPod earbuds, which have been the whipping boy of the audiophile crowd pretty much since they were introduced.That being said, they're not impossible to listen to. I have them hooked up to my HP DV6 with the beats audio built in, which, though it is admittedly a gimmick, also does wonders for the bass in music that requires it. The headphones aren't impossible to listen to with this setup.Treble is actually half decent, mids are mediocre, and the bass is coming through reasonably well, though it sounds a tad hollow. There's a slight tinny edge to these as well that anyone who's used to anything from low-end Sennheiser headphones on up will probably find obnoxious.The construction is obviously cheap. I expect them to break after a month or two. I bought them out of a vending machine on my campus as I forgot my iPod earbuds and need to get some work done, so they're strictly "emergency." They're fairly comfortable -- not as good as the standard iPod buds (which are perfect for me, though I've heard other people complain about discomfort) but they're not terrible either.For $2, about the price of a soda, you could do worse. Just don't expect quality.
I have been looking for mp3 for several months. And finally I bought nex II from Frontier Lab a week ago.The box has quite complete description of product's feature yet it is very informative.I was so surprised that it was so easy to download songs from my mp3 collection in my PC to my nex II. It is as easy as 1,2,3. Since it shows as removable device, all I have to do is drag songs I want to download from local disc to the device in windows explorer environment, no hassle for downloading any software to my computer. Isn't it great..????The sound quality is great, I never expected mp3 file can be heard so good. There are 5 options to choose sound mode that makes it perfect to be used for playing different kind of music. It also has user option so I can set the equalizer for the sound that I really want. I like the sound that is more bass and little midrange, and unbelievable it works !!! it's like hear from the real CD player.The last thing, I like it because it uses compact flash memory so I can use the one from my digital camera. Isn't it fantastic ? one compact flash for 2 kind of electronic devices??and beside price of compact flash has been down lately.
This radio put Grundig to shame. I bought my wife a Grundig AM/FM portable radio. It sounded awful from its speaker as well as from any headphone. It was difficult to tune in stations because it use analog tuning with digital display. You either under or overshot the desired frequency. It was almost impossible to tune in weak AM stations. This Sangean radio did everything with flying colors especially with weak stations. Great for listening to AM talk shows. My only complain is the instruction book that came with it is too simplified and not easily understood. They need better technical writing.
The same ink you can get through Epson. Fits my RX595 perfectly. Glad that Amazon carries this. A relief to be able to add it to my order of other random items instead of making a special trip to town or separate purchase from another site.
Ok so i bought this lense because ive been shooting a lot with a vivitar series one and i am crazy about macro! The only problem was that the series one was only 1:2 capable and i wanted that little extra magnification. so looking around i found this lense and decided that for the price it couldnt hurt to try it. after i got it in the mail a day and a half later, all i can say is WOW!!!! this thing is amazing. I know a lot of you are probably thinking that i was shooting with a lense from the 90s and anything would look good compared. but ive compared to a lot better in the cannon and nikon and they didnt stand a chance. i liked the slide transition from auto to manual focus. the one thing that i didnt like was i expexted a little more metal in the construction but hey, for what i paid for it it was all i could of hoped for.
I love these speakers. Not only can I use them for my computer but I can also use them for gaming and portable listening devices. They were so quick and easy to set up. In no time, I was able to listen to CDs on my computer. Watching DVDs on my computer is much better with these speakers. They make it seem like you're right in the action. I would recommend these to anyone who is looking for some nice new speakers!
I have a Canon Rebel camera. I followed instructions very carefully. I have performed the cleaning procedure several times. However the dust particles were not removed. On the positive, no damage was done either.I had to take my camera to be professionally cleaned and, of course, that did work.Ali Julia review
This is a great s-video cable .Picture is very clear and sound is very good.The main reason I bought These cables was because of the length.Department stores either have 3ft or 6ft cables.These are perfect length.
The form factor of the camera is the strongest selling point. Together with a nice back screen and a menu that is easy to use and navigate, makes this camera a good product. But the quality of the pictures taken by this camera felt short of my expectations. When compared with a Nikon Coolpix of 5.1 MP, the pictures of the Sony did not have the contrast, depth of field, color accuracy and resolution that the Nikon had.
ANTEC USB POWERED NOTEBOOK COOLER WORKS VERY WELL FOR MY 15.4 IN. LAPTOP. VERY SATISFIED WITH PRODUCT. RECOMMEND TO ANYONE WITH A LAPTOP THAT YOU CAN FRY AN EGG ON!!! :)
Pros: Awsome speakers, Low price, 120W powered sub, wires included, a company you can trust, and the gates to a whole 'nother world.Cons: Doesn't come with sub hook-up, std wires aren't your best choice, so cheap you're afraid to buy them. BUT YOU SHOULD! THEY RULE!!!!!KLH has done it again! I had A sucky sound system in my room (2 very old, sucky Realistic speakers and a decent Infinity center speaker. It had an extremely old reciver hooked up to it.)So ever since I got my Dad's old reciver, (which wasn't very old he just wanted all the new technology since he got a progressive scan DVD player.) I needed new speakers. Though with only 200 bucks to spend, I was in a rut. I wanted full surround sound and a sub. After much research, I had several ideas, but the complete set KLH set seemed to be perfect for me. And sure enough it is! The sattilites are clear and precise and sound great alone, but the sub really makes up for the small speaker bass. This set even includes the wires for the speakers, though is lacking a sub plug. I hooked my front sattilites up through the sub. But with the right reciver, these speakers rock. Litteraly. Hooked up to my PS2, I have ultamite entertainment. I mooved to gaming councles after both our computer started messing up and do only the bare essentials. So that is where I spend my time. And when I compare my setup to my Dad's which cost more than 3 times the amount, just for the speakers, It's a close match. But he has a few advantages. :)Bottom line: in this price range, nothing can compare to the capabilities of these KLH surrounders
purchased this unit for a new Camera that likes to 'eat' batteries - this unit seems to keep it fed.
Bought my first one in early 2008 and have played the snot out of this one, I am guessing well in excess of 1000 hours - but I played some pretty grimy discs. Recommend you keep a cheapo cartridge on a spare shell to play those garage sale discs and keep this one for your new and mint vinyl - I am sure it would last double the time.Just ordered second one, had such outstanding enjoyment, I could not justify trying to find something better at this price point.I played this on my one owner 1978 Technics SL-1900 automatic TT. No problems with set up, tracking.Had no problems with inner grooves or sibbilance (sic?). Sound stage and detail were impressive e.g. Muddy Waters - Bottom of the Sea - a bass heavy last track of side 1 on After the Rain - literally thunders while the harmonica soars and Muddy's timbre just tickles the hairs on my neck - and this is VG++ rated disc - not the cleanest disc in my collection.From now on, I will only play vinyl in the absolute best condition with this cartridge and play the junk on a cartidge with a $30 needle.
I have had the Pioneer Inno for about 5 years now. I have really been surprised at the durability of this product. I use the Inno all the time, at the office, in the car, at home, at the gym and during outdoor activities. I don't know how many times I've dropped it, but its a bunch. Several times when mowing the lawn it slipped out of the case and fell to the ground. Other times I might be at the gym and it would slip out and crash onto the treadmill and then get thrown on to the floor. My Inno is really starting to show its age, its pretty beat up but miraculously the screen has never gotten scratched. Every time it falls and hits the ground hard, I think its done (sometimes after a hard hit it shuts down and takes a min. to reset)but it never fails to power back up.After 5 years of use the original battery is still going strong. Its not lasting as long as it did when new, but I can still get a couple of hours of XM listening on a full charge, and longer on playback mode. All the buttons still work great and the screen is still nice and bright.I've thought about replacing my Inno with the newer Pioneer XMP3, but the reviews on that product suggest its not as durable. Plus I've got a huge collection of music recorded on my Inno, some of which is from channels that don't exist anymore on XM and other live events that can't be replaced. So that has kept me from replacing the Inno. When my Inno does die, it will be a sad day, it will take several years of listening to get my recorded material back up.This has been a great Pioneer product, the features are great and its taken a beating and still keeps on going. I know they have been discontinued for a while now but if you find one at a decent price pick it up.
my friends proudly showed me these speakers that they are able to plug right into their Ipod. the futuristic design is wonderful. trouble is, they sound terrible. my old $58 boom box has a far fuller sound then these. these kinda sound like my childhood AM transistor radio - tinny, no mid-range. if you want decent sounding speakers and not just pretty things, keep looking...
I bought one of these about a year ago and it only worked for about 3 weeks before it started going bad. The hard drive would spin down every few minutes unpredictably. When this happened when I was writing to it I got a lot of data loss of course. As I discovered later the power to the drive was not consistent. I pulled the drive out of the ... enclosure they had it in and put in my PC directly (it came formatted FAT-32) and it worked fine. There were two boards in the enclosure, an firewire to ide bridge board and one for distributing power from the external power supply. It turns out the board for the power supply is defective. I suspect there's a bad capacitor on that board, that's why it fails periodically. Geez these guys couldn't have spent a couple more cents and shipped the thing with more reliable components? ... I ripped out the bridge board and hard drive and have them inside an old scsi enclosure and it seems to work fine.What a hassle they inflicted upon me just because they couldn't spend a couple more penniew on a higher grade of capacitor or a better board design.
When I was looking for a new digital camera, I came upon this site, and at such a low price, I could not pass up the offer despite the lack of reviews. I want to make sure that those considering this camera will have more to work from than I did....I am a student, so the price was well within my limited budget but I was hesitant about the quality of the camera and the company. I am happy to say that the camera has proven itself worth it. The camera is small but works quite well- the manuel provided explains all that a person would need to know to be comfortable in working with the camera. The qualtiy of the pitures are very good and the only complaint occurs when you try to take nightscape photos or photos at the highest zoom level-the pictures come out blurry because the camera is on manual focus. As with any digital camera, make sure to use rechargeable batteries or you will be changing them every 30 pictures. The camera offers settings that are equivilant to the other name brand digital cameras out there. Do not be fooled by thinking that 8MP will give better quality photos than 6MP. Megapixels refers to the overall size of the photo- so a 8MP is much larger than a 6MP. The majority of photos are 4x6 so anything within the 5MP to 7MP range is better if you just want normal size photos. Fortunately, this camera does allow you to set it on a smaller MP size for just the normal day photographs. Other than that, this camera was a really good buy- but if you are hesitant- go in for a name brand camera of a smaller MP size that would cost around the same as this one.
This is an excellent router for my home office environment. I have 5 computers (two other switches & wireless access point), two printers, and a VOIP phone on it connected to the internet through DSL. It has an excellent firewall that can be configured to download signatures. It is up to all current standards and is very easy to configure and manage. I have not had any attacks or malware get through since installing it and my ESET NOD 32 AV on all computers.
Only the 30% of the cds that i burn work in my Memorex MP3 Player. The disk have troubles to be played on my dvd player. Also, my computer have problems to read those cds.
It is a nice, small mp3 player and it's really cool
I've been drumming professionally for 30 years. Sometimes on stage I can't hear my bass drum well enough, so I over-compensate and use my entire leg (left or right) instead of just my ankle to boost my perceived volume. This sometimes leads to leg/groin overuse/strain, which can affect my playing during a 1+ hour show.After buying/installing the Buttkicker Gamer on my drum throne, I can now FEEL my kick drum, and don't feel so compelled to strike the drum with a full-leg stroke ensure it's being heard. (Besides, that's the sound pro's job.)This $99 device keeps me working, with less pain, night after night, so, yes, I'd call it a good investment.LNG (www.telsius.com/drummer)
No wrinkles and flat with no curves. Works great at times gets stuck half way but pulling it back makes it go back fine. Great deal for the price.
This keyboard is great. Yes, it's clicky-- in a good way. The reviewer who said this keyboard is cheap and light must have had a different model. This one has a solid feel, unlike other cheapo brands I have used. Nice to have a full-width keyboard with space between the arrow keys and the 10-key pad. Nice to have the volume, eject keys above the f-keys. Nice to have USB ports on the keyboard. Nice all around. Plus it comes with a plastic cover so you can keep the dust out when you're not using it.
People are saying bad things about these speakers, and I can't understand it... these are superb speakers.The subwoofer offers true bass, and really awesome sound quality.But one of the reasons I'm saying so many good things is because I have a very little brother, and he happened to chew on the wire.Yes, the main wire that inputs sound into the speakers from the computer. He chewed on it, and it was exposed and pretty terrible looking.However: The speakers still worked. The only problem was the left speaker doesn't work right, but c'mon, the wire was CHEWED on, what can'ya expect?The speakers are still being used, and provide superb quality for such a low price.My next speakers will most likely be a Cyber Acoustics Speaker.
The Sennheiser 580s offer wonderful sound, are solidly built and they're a steal at the $130 price currently offered by Amazon. They best price on the Web, by far. I've heard rumors these phones will be discontinued, so get 'em now while you can. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with the purchase.I seriously considered Grado SR 80s, and may still get a pair in the future for iPod listening, as they are supposed to be much more effecient. However, at $130 the Sennheiser 580s looked like a far better value and are comparable to the Grado SR 225 or SR 325, which are considerably more expensive at list price. I was not able to find a dealer that carried the Grados to do a test, so the Sennheiser 580 won out by defaultThe Senn 580s definitely require an amp to drive them. But, I have concluded that most any average home receiver will offer enough power to drive these headphones, the higher the quality, the better. My Pioneer SX-580, a vintage, small bookshelf receiver from the 70s, is more than adequate while the monster Sansui 9090DB delivers even better performance. My newer Yamaha digital surround receiver is a bit more harsh, but pumps out nice bass and would be adequate if that was my only option. Provided you have some kind of amp, receiver or headphone amp, you will get pleasing results. Head to the attic or garage and put that vintage 70s or discarded 80s receiver back to work as a dedicated headphone amp next to your computer listening station. A USB sound upgrade, like the Xitel Hi-Fi Link may be all you need to get the most out of your computer system (that and ripping songs at a higher bitrate).If you are listening through a computer or iPod, higher bitrate songs (I use Apple Lossless) sound better through these Sennheisers, but the regular 128kbps isn't bad, just not as good. Basically, I find anything played through these Senns, with an amp, to be more pleasing than through my old headphones (Sennheiser HD 497).If you don't have an amp, don't plan on getting one and just want a decent pair of iPod headphones, you can't beat the Sennheiser SX-100s. If you want to upgrade to audiophile listening, get the HD 580s while you can.
It was great to have these, we liked the additional cables etc... but we bought two of them. The first time they both died, one would not recognize disks, and the LCD went out on the other one - oh, and it wouldn't charge anymore, and the battery swelled up and stretched the case. Halfway through an 8 hour trip with a 1 year old and a 3 year old, and only weeks after the warranty was up. The actually died within the warranty period several times (one only lasted a couple of weeks before bugging out periodically), but started working again, so we couldn't return them, because nobody beleives that your unit 'is' dying. It finally died 3 days after the warranty was up, and despite the previous service calls, COBY seemed happy that it was our problem not theirs.We made a Coby-enstein of the two, combining the screen of one with the DVD reader and charger of the other. This monstrosity worked well for a few weeks, then got buggy, and now doesn't work periodically. So, I liked them when they worked, but if you really want one, you kind of hope it will just work all the time. No more COBY's for us!!!
Things seem to get complicated when reading reviews. It boils down to how the pictures look when they finally pop up onto your high definition monitor after your day's shoot. I have compared pictures side by side of the original kit lens that came with my 40d with this 17-55 and if I didn't know better I would have literally thought that the kit lens was covered in a very thin layer of smoke haze. Looking at the same image that the 17-55 produced under the same exact exposure, ISO, and lightning conditions, looks as if that layer of smoke had been polished clean to reveal sharp edges and bright contrasts. The 17-55 is just slightly less sharp wide open but not much. I've had this lens for a year now and have no complaints. I have seen a couple of very small specs of dust inside the lens but nothing to be concerned about in the least. The IS on this lens compared to the kit lens is most definitely a full step up. You wont regret buying this lens. Get a good quality filter for this lens also. I did some research on test benchmarks of different high end filters and picked up an ultra thin "Murami, DHG circular polorizar for about half the cost of the highest tested filter while sharing about 90 percent of its performance and quality. Getting the thin filters is a must to avoid any serious vignetting around the edges. The lens is a bit heavier than the kit but I have no problem walking around with it for extended periods; and the weight is to be expected with all of the extra glass inside. You get what you pay for with this lens if you are serious about producing exceptionally sharp, saturated, bright and polished pictures.
These headphones are great for a larger or wide head. There's no real head adjustment, so expect slippage if head is smaller. Walked almost a block away from the base without retuning or changing volume. Running water seems to create brief interference. Ear pieces comfortable for long periods.
[...] The machine is well rounded.Fairly fast processor, good memory, 7200rpm hard drive, andbuilt in video on the motherboard. it has one extra DIMM slotand a AGP slot if you want to add a dedicated graphics board.the case is well designed with space for another hard drive anda 5.25" open bay for another CD-drive.there are a lot of open ports here.. two 6-pin firewire, sixusb 2.0, and slots for all kinds of compact flash cards.Like the previous reviewer, i am having problems burning dvds with the built in Lite-on dvd burner whereas my second burnersucceeds.
These are by far some of the best binoculars I have ever owned. Just as good as the other expensive brands if not better. Could use a better neck cord.
I though the supply kit is a must have for Cannon S10/20 owners. The kit works quite well, except it is a bit pricey. It should be included with the camera. But still is fair not being included with the camera, because i found out that other camera manufacturers dont include adapter kit with their cameras either. Owners just have to get it separately. It save operating cost in the long run. I think it would be great to have an extra rechargeable battery other than the one comes with the DK 119 kit.
Ordered Cables to Go Brand Cat 6 550mhz. 14ft. Instead got cheap generics made in China. Cable is really thin, boot is totally different. Looks like it'll break easy. overall cheap quality to them. So thin I'd be Surprised this is actually Cat6??. Have not even opened them, returning right away.Anyways not what I ordered Beware of seller AMAMAX.I will think twice before shopping with amazon again as well.
I have always experienced superior performance from Lexar cards. This Crucial 300x speed version in particular operates flawlessly, and at light speed: In my Canon 50D, the processing light just barely flickers, and it's ready to go again. And these are large RAW files. Admittedly, I don't do much extended rapid-fire type photography, but I've never yet reached the burst limit with this combo. The upload speed rate is also a MAJOR factor: With a card of this capacity, a full load could take a long time to transfer the goods__ but it's expeditious! I haven't done "bench tests", but the performance on both ends of CF card workloads can't be rivaled by anything else currently on the market. And when the bar is raised, I'm sure that it will be by Lexar itself!
I should preface my review with the fact that this is my first reading of Bujold and that I had read many reviews about this book before picking it up.I really enjoyed the initial setting-up of the story and the tone that was set. However, immediately after this came a 'stretch out' where the prose dragged down the pace and the story slowed with extraneous detail.Other reviews had mentioned this, and it was because of those reviews that I was prepared for such style, and I finished the book undeterred - which I am glad I did. The storyline is great, but 100 pages less, and the book would have been a much better fit for me.
This product works great with my HP 3050 Multifunction Laser printer. I'm running Windows Vista, and installation from start-to-finish took about 10 minutes.
I previously rated this poorly because I was disappointed with the quality of product I had received, however I have since changed my initial impression after the excellent customer service I received. After my prior review, the company contacted me the very same day to discuss my experience and offer a replacement product, and although I had not been able to get back in touch right away, they went ahead and refunded the full amount of my purchase. I was very pleased and surprised at such curteous and prompt service. I will definitely be sure to extend another opportunity to do business with them again.
I had some initial installation problems (my own stupidity, not any fault of the RAM), but after I sorted that out the RAM is great. I would recommend it to anyone!
I purchased this printer new from Xerox seven years ago in 2005. I print everything from single sheets to several thousand pages at a time for my consulting practice, mostly printing business graphics such as process maps. I also produce a tabloid-sized newspaper for a non-profit organization where I am a director.This printer has never had a breakdown, it prints quickly, and I get consistent compliments about the color and quality of prints.I also have a second, Xerox solid ink printer for letter-size prints only. While I think the solid ink printer provides slightly better image quality, the solid ink supplies are much, much more expensive. I can go through $300 worth of ink supplies on the solid ink printer in a weekend for one good sized job. It takes me a couple of years to spend that much on ink supplies for this printer, and I use only Xerox authentic toner cartridges purchased new. They seem to last forever. People are very impressed by tabloid-sized color prints, and this printer has allowed me to create them very economically.While this 7300DN printer is a bit noisy, I like that I can turn it on when I need it and then turn it off again. When it is sitting idle, it does not use power or ink like the solid ink printer does.A cool feature of this printer is that all operating parts are designed to be replaced after a lengthy service period and are easily replaceable. As a result, the longevity of the printer is renewable by design. As long as Xerox keeps manufacturing supplies and parts, I think it will go on and on.
Worked as expected, good for the price. The analog charging display for each for the 4 batteries is a worthy feature. Bought it for charging batteries for my Sony PCM-50 handheld recorder.
I do not use this product that often, but it works pretty well for the price.
The keys are very sticky. Can't stike fast. Very bad typing feeling.
I love my little jukebox, so I recommend it to lots of people on a daily basis.However, I tell people to just BURN the manual the minute they open the box.What a waste of a tree.This is probably the worst documentation I have ever seen. I am technical writer and I am ashamed to be associated with the travesty that this manual represents.Other than that, love, love, love having most of my music with me at all times (and the capability of recording more on the fly.)
Item was overpriced by approximate 30%, and battery pack was dented upon arrival. Tried to cancel order before shipment, but website just put me in a loop that never allowed me to enter info. necessary to cancel the order.
AWEFUL!! Worked for less than 2 weeks and NOW will not even hold a charge. Says it's full, but dies as soon as it's unplugged.
I've had this product for over 7 months and love it! I highly recommend it.
This is a great cd player at a very low price. First of all when you hear how crisp and finely tuned the sound is you will know why this SONY was worth it. Also it has a great bass (very deep)and the headphones are great (once you get used to them).Even though in the pic it may not seem like a very goodloking cd-player, when you get it youll see the difference. I wasnt a very big Sony fan but this has changd my mind.The list goes on and on but you wont find a better cd-player at this price or any price.Its worth every hard earned penny of yours and then some. No regrets
A fair price for the 1GB SD card & good packaging. If the card was shipped the following day, instead of taking 3 days to ship, I'd have given the deal 5 stars. Over-all, I'm happy with the purchase. Thank you.
I bought two of these kits, one for me and one for a friend, this product is incredible y cleaned 2 laptops and 2 monitors that were quite dirty and they became brand new. Two thumbs up for Monster.
Quality of sound is good. easy to connect to my phone or mp3 player. Got a call while listening to music on my phone and was able to hear the caller over car speakers.
After playing around with other brands and several trips to the discount stores, I've settled on the Micro-Talk 2. Car to car on the freeway, I get about 3/4 mile range (pretty good for 500mW). I get about a mile from the car to the house. Compared to a 4Watt hand held CB, this kicks butt.
I took a chance on these screen protectors to use on my Panasonic FZ35 Lumix, because I was tired of cleaning nose prints off the LCD viewfinder.The sheets a big enough to get two coverings from each sheet. They're thicker than I thought they might be, which is good. The hardest part was getting the film to separate once I cut the sheet in half. Other than that, the pattern on the cover sheet makes it easy to measure and trim to just under the full screen size.People who complain about the bubbles, just don't get it, or just don't have the patience. It's easy. Once the cover is trimmed and peeled, keep your fingers off the sticky side, and start by placing the sheet along the top edge at one of the corners. Then just let the sheet fall into place. The reason you cut it slightly smaller than the actual screen, is to allow for less than perfect alignment.If you have a bubble, or bubbles, ignore it. First off, you can't see the bubble with the display lit. And second, like another reviewer said, the bubbles go away after a day or two once the cover relaxes.These protectors are kind of a matte finish and only slightly reduce the sharpness of the LCD. The stickiness is just enough to hold them in place, easily removed with no residue, provided it doesn't get hot, which will cause the adhesive to gel. They're inexpensive, easy to apply and remove, and work great.[...]
I got this printer soley for my small bussiness. I wanted a proffesional look on my DVDs for a good price. This pinter will print you a full label (that is top & bottom) for around 50 cents a disc. I was able to take it out of the box, put the bateeries in and print a test label on the practice disc in under 5 minutes. If you are on the move and want a proffesional label look, then this is a pretty good idea.Pros:1. Cheaper cost per label than ink and paper.2. Easy software & interface.3. Can save templates made on the unit in the internal memory (about 100 files can be saved)4. prints one label fairly fast5. Different color cartidges are the same price as the black cartidges.6. Can print at least 40+ discs with set of batteries (I just past forty discs and I am still going)7. Has an auto turn off after a few minutes of inactivity.8. "wireless" capability (meaning no Ac or printer cables)9. Has a nice little library of images on the unit.Cons:1. Flimsy, drawer doesn't shut as precise as it should2. Unit is complicated3. Can't store templates from computer to internal memory on unit.4. Holds only 1 Ribbon5. You have to turn the CD/DVD around to print other side. (could it really have been that much more complicated (expensive)to either put another head or a motor to move the disc?)6. Not always a parralel print between top and botton labels.7. Don't even try to print photos.8. Doesn't come with an adapter.9. Have to label the disc before you burn it.I bought the other model right below this one (you have to use a computer to print with it)and it came with an AC adapter, even though it said "optional" on the box. This box also says"optional", but does not contain one! This reall made me ticked, but so far the batteries have done really well, but Casio could have a least added a lousy adapter.When using this unit make sur you buy CDs/DVDs that have nothing stamped on the front of the disc, this will give you an unobstructive printing area. Another neat thing is, I sometimes use black colored DVDs and I use the silver ribbon cartridge to print on them, this gets people attention, especially when you are doing something to do with marketing.The software has nice feature of printing a text file that contains everything on a disc. I have taken a majority of my data disc and have used this feature. I then label the text file that same as the disc and save it to my computer. I also have another software program that seaches WITHIN files and this is nice when searching for a certain file. So when the search come up finding you file in a certain text file, you know what disc & folder to find that file. Follow me?Although, the software could use a couple of things, like the addition of guides (lines that help you line up text and/or pictures) Or the abilit to 'Save As' instead of hitting save then Save as.Conclusion:Overall the unit works well for low volume labels at any given time. It has a professional label look on the CD/DVD. The software is easy to use. And it does great for portability
I purchased the Hisonic 7-watt waistband speech amplifier, HS116for my wife. One afternoon I observed her Aqua class. I noticed the students were not engaging with her instructions. I deduced that the students just could not hear her instructions even though she was yelling and straining her voice. The Hisonic Amplifier makes her come across Loud & Clear and the students are fully participating. The results are demonstrably better and everyone involved including the instructor are benefiting. The Hisonic AMP is a most worth while investment for any professional instructor requiring amplification. The portability makes it a very mobile choice in a mobile world.
I've been thrilled with the performance of this transmitter. I live in a rural area, so I am able to keep it on one station no matter where I go in town. At times it sounds a little less clear than if I were playing a cd, but I regard it as if it's my own personal perfect radio station and so it doesn't really bother me. It's better than any radio station I could be getting here!
This film has great color reproduction and performance. I would give this film 5 stars except for the fact that Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400 provides similar performance for a cheaper price.
I have had these over a year now - I use them at the gym, on airplanes, the bus, walking the dog, you name it. I've NEVER had an issue with wires fraying, sound quality or anything like that...What I love is that there are optional ear piece covers - if you have small ears like mine, it's hard to find a in-ear device that works well and doesn't hurt your ears or fit into your ears. They also have cover for medium and larger ears, very easy to change out and clean, too.I would say these are the best I own. I just bought a second pair to leave at work for my computer there. My husband just bought a set because he was sick of me complaining about him using mine!For the price 5 stars - It's sill to pay over $50 for earbuds (in my opinion).
I bought the additional antenna for around $60 to improve the signal for my Garmin iQue M3 combination PDA and GPS. The antenna seems to help a little, but not significant. I needed any help I could get as I use the M3 heavily for work with lots of multi-state driving, and hearing "satellite signal lost" just when you need to make a turn, etc. is very aggravating. I found that locating on driver side, near edge of windshield helped in areas of dense trees (overhanging from passenger side of road). I use suction cup mount, I don't know if magnetic would help (though someone else commented exterior mount was much better), but wasn't sure how to route/connect "neatly" outside of vehicle or if I wanted to do this way.
I challenge anyone to find such a perfect iPod portable speaker with such excellent sound. Perfect for hotel rooms, bedrooms, dorm rooms, etc. The main problem is that loud bass will cause vibration. However, at levels that are conducive to still being able to hear after age 40, there is no problem.Very convenient to carry.Although an equilizer might be nice, I'm certain it would jack the price up too much. The iPod equalizer is sufficient. Batteries to power the iPod sound impratical and expensive. The AC adapter is quite small to carry in luggage and powers/charges the iPod.As for USB, the pass-through works fine with my Win XP HP ZD7030, which can be kind of finicky with USB devices. All iTunes and Anapod Manager functions work fine connected through this device for me, so I don't no why the other reviewer had problems.
I got an Orion SkyQuest 8" Dobsonian telescope for Christmas 2007 from my in-laws (thank you so much!!!) I have always wanted to get into amateur astronomy but never took the plunge. So now I have a nice telescope, and it came with a 25mm and a 10mm 1.25" eyepiece. I wanted to add some more EPs so after some searching I came across this 2" set from Celestron. I had wanted to try a 2" EP so I bought this set. After a week of use, here are my findings:First impressions: These things are HUGE. I mean holding one of these EPs is like holding a can of soda. They are not only big, but heavy. I wondered if I would have a balancing problem on the scope (I didn't, even with barlow & EP combination). The case is OK, the EPs look great and come with top & bottom covers. The barlow has a bottom lens cover and a 2" - 1.25" adapter with a plug to keep out dust. The filters come in a case too. I was very pleased with the kit so far. The only disappointing thing was that two of the EPs had their rubber light shields (eye cups, or whatever you call those things) crushed by the cap. They were all wrinkley and looked pretty awful. The third EP didn't have this defect, but it was shorter (the 26mm EP) so maybe the case crushed the cap down on the light shields... the EPs as I said are big, and the case top has to be pushed down to close. I have tried to call Celestron to see if I can get replacement light shields, but so far they have not responded to my email or answered the phone when I call. It doesn't affect the performance of the EPs but it looks bad.Performance: The view through these EPs is fantastic. Way more visibility than the 1.25" EPs. I can watch Saturn for a long time before I have to reposition the scope; in the 1.25" EPs it was gone in a matter of seconds. Orion nebula never looked bigger or better. With the 2" - 1.25" adapter, I can use the 2" barlow with my 1.25" EPs. Images in the 2" EPs were sharp and bright.Recommendation: If you want expansive, wide views, and your scope can take a 2" EP, this kit is a very economical choice that provides great results.
Arrived very quick. works as described, a little weight to it, but i will get used to it.
I had bought this for my roommate as a birthday present, in combination with a moderately priced tripod off this site. He has a Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Binocular which is a pretty hefty beast. But, with the metallic design of this adapter, he held it up pretty well so far on the tripod. We have tried it a couple times with the new tripod on our roof, and so far, no wobbling factor which gives credit to its sturdy metallic build. So, I'm quite satisfied with the purchase so far.
On a multi-day photo shoot, it's good to be able to transfer your photos from flash cards to your 3G iPod. The process is simple enough, but it's slow, very heavy on batteries, including the iPod itself, and you can't tell how many of the photos are processed until the process is complete.But other than that, yes, it does move photos to the iPod directly from a camera, or a flash card reader.
I really wasn't expecting much when I bought this antenna. I waited a long time before taking it out of the box and figured that I would get a few channels. Boy was I wrong. The picture is clearer than my U-verse picture. I get about 50 channels and I going to get rid of my U-verse through the house and have this hooked up to all the TVs except one, just in case I want to watch other channels. I took down the old antenna and just put this one up in place of it. That was it. I was up and running in about an hour and I am very pleased with it. WELL WORTH THE MONEY!
Unlike the other review, I find the sound quality pretty good. I've had it for about six years but I've had to send it back to the distributor for repairs to the CD player, once and now, within three years and with not very frequent use, the CD player is acting up again. The box is great, the components are cheap.
Great working product. So glad I went the extra $ to purchase this model. You will not be disappointed.
can't get this part from a store any more, if you need it , you got to have it.
didn't work so good wasn't very dark but they replaced the product and the other one didn't work any better so it may be the old printer that we are using
FIts my mac perfectly. I love how it has the pockets on the front for easy access to cables and anything else. I wish it was a bit more padded to protect my laptop but it gets the job done to throw my laptop/cables into my bag.
This is a great product! I recommend it to anyone who is a serious hunter, fisher, or just travels a lot! I'd give it more than five stars if I could!
The new print head provided the expected fax receiving capability on replacing the old cartridge that was starting to lose printing capability even though still containing ink. Age matters.
I picked up a pair of these at Circuit City for twenty USD today. Then I saw them at Target for forty. When I got home I found them for thirty-five sixty-three here Amazon.com. So I got a great price for them.They sound pretty good. I have one on each side of my 24-inch Gateway LCD. The stereo separation is nice and yet, somehow, the sound feels like it's coming right out of my monitor -- dead center. So I'm pleased.Now I won't be limited to the weak volume of my MacBook Pro internal speakers.
I use this switch box to connect one keyboard and mouse to 2 different PCs. It works fantastic, but has one drawback. The unit is made of lightweight plastic and is approx 4 1/2 inches tall and 1 inch wide. That makes it very unstable, especially when cables are connected to the back. It's hard to get it to stand up on your desktop because the weight of the cables tend to make it fall over. And when you press the buttons on the front it just wants to slide backwards. I had to use a hot-glue gun to attach a non-skid pad to the base in order to make it stand upright. When I want to switch from one PC to the other I press down on the top with my index finger and push the button with my thumb. That keeps it from falling over or sliding backwards on the desktop. But the switching mechanism does work great, so it's worth the bother!
I admit the construction is good on this sleeve. Just be warned it doesn't fit all 17" laptops. I have the 17" Gateway P-7811 FX laptop. It fits into the sleeve, but it cannot be zipped shut with or without the battery. I ended up selling it for $20 to somebody that had a smaller laptop (deployed and too much trouble to mail it back). Still looking for a large sleeve that will completely seal up my Gateway.
Great Card!! Very fast and wonderfully clear graphics. A gamers delight!
I have a 7000 series notebook. P4 3Ghz, 1Gb Ram, 60Gb Hard Drive, Geforce card,wireless,DVD Burner etc.Works great love it. Got it from HP.com though for financing. Ran bout $700 cheaper than Dell's XPS Notebook. If I had the cash I would go for an Alienware. But my Hp is doing good. Got it for gaming and graphics work.
Had a couple of problems with it. It was New in the box. After the weekend I've had to restart it to reboot. Other than that works fine.
Excelente c&aacute;mara, muy buen empaque, lindas fotos dentro, en, y fuera del agua.Altamente recomendable
I find that these headphones offer almost no noise attenuation / canceling. I work in a office where there is a lot of chatter so I wanted some earphones that cut the noise out. I had some Skull Candy silicon covered earphones that did the job perfectly though the sound quality wasn't great, so I replaced them with these. Unfortunately while the sound is better I can still hear all the people around me at quite a loud volume. This is even after trying the different sized rubber pieces and cramming them down my ear canal.
The first thing I noticed upon receiving these cables (I ordered quite a few, in different sizes) is that they are packaged in individual ziplock bags, rather than bound by twist-ties like so many other cables. I'm not exactly sure why, but this left me with a positive impression.Getting the cables out of their pouches, they appear to be high quality, better than others I've purchased online in the past. The variety of sizes is definitely a plus. I'd definitely order more from Tripp Lite if need more patch cables.
When I received this camera and I turned it on, it was a surprise to see that there was also a 6MP otpion. Then I read that Fuji uses an great interpolation method to do this. Even though it is advertised as a 3.1MP it is really a 6MP camera.Great Zoom with a manual focus option, great color capture, and excelent light capturing.I recommend a Tripod since with a 10X zoom causes movement can cause a blured photo.
My refurbished printer did not work when it came out of the shipping package. The error light stayed on and I could not get the printer to recognize that paper was in the bin and ready to go. The seller was nice enough to troubleshoot the problem with me, but I had to ship it back. Hopefully I will get a refund because I don't think the printer can be fixed. In addition, when I looked on line regarding this printer, I found another major problem--the printer tends to pull several sheets of paper at a time from the paper bin which has been a major complaint from other customers on various websites.
The positive reviewers for this product are shills for Cavalry. Check all their reviews and see they just post good reviews for all Cavalry products. The Cavalry products are cheaply made, loud, and unreliable.
This stand is fully adjustable, and is perfect for both my Kindle and Sony-950 e-readers. You can adjust the little leg brackets to any width, the first available being just right for either device. You can adjust the back to any viewing angle.I have both my Sony and Kindle in a cover, and I leave the cover on when I read. I just let the front cover hang open while having the e-reader sit on the brackets.This stand is very lightweight, and folds down to a mere 7" x 1.25" x 1".
Inoffensive is the word that these earbuds bring to mind and that isn't bad at all for earbuds of any price. Listening on my music phone (Samsung SPH-A920), I rarely find myself thinking about these earphones at all... a noteworthy achievement. When played on better equipment in a quiet room they can't compete with better headphone/earphones I've tried -- lacking clear treble, strong bass, or a defined soundstage -- but they are still decent for earbuds, particularly at their price.Like all earbuds, sound quality is very dependent upon fit. For my ears, the ED21LP's offer fairly good (but not powerful) bass and midrange with slightly muffled treble. The treble isn't bad, I had no trouble picking out and following counterpoint or appreciating complex harmonies. But when switching to the ED21LPs from better earphones (KSC75) it was noticeably muffled and lacked a the sense of clear separation of sounds (from multiple voice/instruments). Again, the ED21LPs treble is perfectly listenable, but it certainly isn't the best when directly compared to my portable headphones or in-ear canal phones. Fit did have a huge impact on quality though and I spend a fair amount of time wiggling these things around to get the best sound. As such, your experience may very depending on silly things like ear shape and how/where you let the cable hang. On the plus side, the ED21LP's do stay in place better than other earbuds, staying put for awhile once you do find the sweet spot... again, at least for me.Bass is very good for earbuds. Which is to say that it's there. You can follow a bassline and even some of the fundamentals in Organ music. Recordings without a lot of harmonics will show the lack of depth of these phones, but the same can be said of $1000+ bookshelf monitors as neither were designed with deep bass in mind. For normal listening bass is quite reasonable -- you can hear it cleanly, but there isn't much "bloom" or "punch" I've played them on a decent quality headphone amp (Headroom Bithead) and even then, if you're looking for strong bass you'll be turning these way up. But that isn't a solution as mids and highs become painfully harsh quite quickly as the gain goes up. At moderate listening levels, the ED21LP's are very pleasant, with tight (not muddy) bass and accurate mids (my subjective opinion only as I don't have the equipment or desire to do any actual testing).Summing up:Lack of strong bass isn't a valid criticism of earbuds -- it's a trade off inherent in the design. Unfortunately the extreme portability that makes earbuds so attractive often finds them playing in noisy environments where decent bass is a must. Which is why I recommend looking for quality canal-phones instead. As earbuds go, these Sony's are better than most I've heard. Only really excelled by better designs (in-ear canal type phones / portable headphones). If you need an upgrade for your portable music player and want something with enough musicality not to completely disappoint with classical, opera, and jazz and just enough bass to manage more popular tracks -- these aren't a bad choice. Dance and hip-hop fans will certainly want more bass, but I doubt they'll find it in any earbud. You can do better, however, if you are willing to set aside earbuds for better designs. Personally I have a set of slightly modified (tape over the ports) Koss Sparkplugs that are noticeably better than the ED21LPs for about the same price. Or you can blow them both away with a set of quality earclips (Koss KSC75's are an excellent choice).-- note: These earbuds really benefited from a bit of burn in. When I first unwrapped them and hooked them up I nearly sent them back, as they were unbelievably harsh. My first listening session ended after 10 minutes of teeth grinding with more than a bit of a headache. After being left to play overnight at moderate volume they were much improved. The impressions in this review are after a few weeks of play.
Heavy duty bag with absolutely minimum required space for a laptop computer upto 15.4". I am satisfied with this item.
This battery is perfect. It holds the charge and stays charged for quite a while- I'm not exactly sure how many shots as it is one of two batteries in a grip for my 30d.
I bought the bag to use with an Asus VIVO Windows RT tablet. Since the tablet has a keyboard dock, I needed a bag with two padded slots. This bag is perfect. It holds the tablet, keyboard dock, and charger and cords as well as an external battery with plenty of pockets for other storage needs. The bag is extremely well made and is very light and easy to travel with. I highly recommend this bag for anyone looking for a travel bag for their large tablet.
It was prompt service with neat packing. the guy is fast at replying back.
Pros: High Quality Fit & Finish, Swivels 180 Effortlessly, Low price considering overall package.Cons: Would have liked a better/cleaner cable management solution.When I first removed the assembled arm from the box, my first impression was wow this is heavy and very well made. The more I've used it that impression is only reinforced.I have this mounted on the corner of a coffee table, it then swings the monitor in a 90, 135 or 180 arc depending on where I have my recliner positioned. I swing it back to its 0 rest position each time I get out of the chair or when not used. I have a 22" Acer widescreen on the arm which I selected to be under the maximum permitted weight. In order to clamp on the coffee table, I had to drill two holes in the bottom L-bracket and flip it over. This increased the clamp opening to ~3", now very secure.I have both a VGA and DVI cable, plus power and audio running through the two cable clips. Works but a bit unsightly. I'd like to see a more enclosed cable solution.As others have stated, the screws are TIGHT. I couldn't rotate the monitor around the VESA bracket w/o first loosening the nut. Since this nut is hidden behind the VESA mount, important to get it right.Edit: (April 2008) Removed the 22" LCD and put on a 24" KDS LCD. The KDS at 16 lbs is near the arm's limit of 18#. Still works well, just wouldn't want to go any heavier.Edit: (Dec. 2009) After rotating the arm 180 several dozen times a day for 2-years it got so it would barely move. I downloaded the PDF from the Ergotron website, then disassembled the pivot, bone dry. I cleaned the steel pin and aluminum socket, applied stem grease and viola, like new again.
It has been months and I haven't get my rebate back. My first submission was instantly declined for an apparently wrong reason. I waited and waited until I was allowed to resubmit. And then I waited and waited and waited for even longer... Still not resolved. Their rebate sucks!
This is a fun little printer. Prints small polaroid prints from digital compact flash card. This is great when you have kids- They enjoy seeing the image when it's still in the digital camera but enjoy seeing the actual print (especially as the image develops on the film) even more!The prints are very small- actually quite convenient for wallet size. This is a convenient printer to bring along on a vacation when you really want a print before returning home.
This is my first set of Sennheiser headphones. The brand was recommended by a friend. The sound quality is great (especially for the price) and while they aren't &#34;noise canceling&#34; they provide great coverage of outside noise, they're comfortable and easy to wear for long periods of time (I tend to wear them for 3-5 hours at a time). The chord is nice and long, the sound quality is great, and it comes with an adapter plug.
initially the card works fine with my canon s45. but on a rainy day, after taking about 20 pictures at my graduation ceremony, it stops working and I couldn't even turn on my camera with it. called viking and they exchanged a new card. pretty fast though. i then took the card to yellowstone national park and took about 200 pictures. but it stops working again. the camera shows "card error" and i couldn't retrieve my pictures. now i may need to pay ... data recovery service but still have no idea whether I can get my pictures back! don't buy it!
This is a funky little light, very "busy" looking. Not sure if it would fool a master car thief, but might at least make them think twice. After being broken into one too many times, now leave this blinking whenever I park the car.
I've been reading the reviews on this Canon PowerShot S410 camera before and after purchasing my own. There certainly are numerous whiners out there. It seems people love to find something to whine about. Honestly, this camera has given me nothing but pleasure, excellent pictures and compliments from others. This is a solid well-built camera (my cats knocked it off my desk and dragged around a bit and it had no scratches and still works excellently) with excellent picture quality both indoor and outdoor and easy to figure out menu and buttons. People also seem to complain about the LCD screen being small on digital cameras in general. My answer, look through the view finder. In addition, with the Canon S410 the image on the LCD screen is so vivid and clear and the colors so rich that it doesn't really matter. After all, the most important thing is both the final print and how it looks on your computer not the size of the LCD screen. When I connect the camera to my Canon CP-330 compact photo printer, it's a one press operation and away it goes printing the best quality pictures ever. Unless you love to nit-pick (there's really nothing to nit-pick about on this one) you'll love this camera. Minor note, Canon could have possibly been a little more generous in what comes with the camera, such as an AC power adapter (although I love the battery recharger). However, don't consider this a complaint, just a suggestion to Canon. If you do decide to purchase, ENJOY! And to those whiners, life is too short .......
My husband and I bought these speakers about a year and half ago. My husband liked how they looked more than anything and we did hear the sound at the store and was happy with it but when we got it home and was able to really hear it... wow, impressive sound and bass!!...At the current price, I am definitely getting a couple more sets for our growing computer family (we now have 3 desktops around the house)! We have moved to a new house since then and our new neighbors could not believe that the booming music they heard coming from our house were these speakers on our computer and they went out and bought their own set!...
This cartridge is listed as a Canon L50 cartridge..Also pictured as one. This is not a Canon catridge, but a canon compatible one..NOT AS ADVERTSED. The company claims it is Amazons fault and they say they will have it corrected, but as of right now it is still the same...False advertising on someones part...I needed a cartridge quick, so ended up keeping this one...No telling how long it will last, but the company is a sham...I was told that a new one and a re-conditioned one was the same thing..NOT so. The company is OC Products...Do not buy from them.
A handy gadget for the right person,unfortunately not me. The adapter did not work for my purposes.
I had trouble getting one of the batteries to be recognized by my JVC GZ-MG37U while the other one worked right out of the box. It could be because I don't have a separate charger and just tried doing it through the camcorder. TheMemStore people were very prompt in sending another replacement but it did not work either. Since it had the same symptom I just sent both the bad ones back and got a refund. When I get a charger I may try it again since you can't beat the price!
I found these speakers just to small for my use. I have a pair of KLH's 98b's 2 way and I like them very much. The Twistables are just to small and can't put out enough sound to keep up with my other KLH's. I used the twistables as replacements for a pair of 6" two way AR's and the twistables just can't create the same sound filed that's needed in my surround setup. They can be driven very hard as the main pair. I will order another pair...
I love this device. I've taken it with me to provide music in hotel rooms, and most recently, outdoor music festivals. The sound quality is amazing for such a portable device. I always have people asking me where I got it. It's very durable and mine has been through a lot without any sign of degradation. I've dropped it off tables, had things spilled on it, and all kinds of other abuse. The speaker grills are a little dented from a drop off table, but the speakers are far enough from the grills that they're well protected. The buttons are all water resistant, so spills and light rain or splashes is no problem. I've taken it to Bonnaroo 2 years in a row for music at our camp site and most recently Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, MI. There are only 2 things wrong with this device, and they are only issues because it was created before the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 doesn't fit in the pull out door. It will still play music, but you have to leave the door open. All iPod touches fit perfectly though. A minor inconvenience that doesn't affect music playback. The other issue is that it won't charge an iPod touch or iPhone. This isn't as much of an inconvenience to me, because I'm normally using the unit with batteries and it doesn't charge when using batteries anyway. All in all, if mine died today, I would have to pick up a new one because I don't think there is anything even close with the sound quality and portability on the market.
Just installed these speakers saturday (1-3-09)Very Good sound quality. I have the proficient c850 as center channel and the c660 for the surround with a Onkyo 606 reciever pushing them all. These speakers are some of the best I've heard. I recommend these to anyone looking for clean sound and clarity.
This is the perfect camcorder. I have been looking for something that did not take a rocket scientist to figure out how to take pictures, and this fits the bill. Thank you so much for thinking of us "older" generation that aren't geeks with something so easy to use. However, I wish that I had looked further down when I got it. I love pink and noticed after I ordered the white one, that there was a pink one. But, the camcorder is perfect.
Item is made from cheap materials. Pressed sawdust shelves, side panels and a cardboard back. The joint between the two halves weak. When assembled and stood up it's wobbly. Unit must be bottom loaded.
Before ordering, I was unsure if this unit would work with the radio in my 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. I called the manufacturer tech support and they assured me that since the radio has the 16-pin cd changer capability, it would work. When it arrived, I could not get it to work, so I called tech support again. They asked the usual simple questions (I already followed the simple instructions exactly) then they put on the engineer. He had me troubleshoot deeper, checking voltages at various pins, etc. I was curious and capable and didn't mind doing this, but they wouldn't have required this normally. The conclusion was that the unit must be defective.I returned the unit through the amazon seller after calling them first. They were very responsive, and replaced the unit with no problem. The second unit promptly arrived, and works perfectly.So I lost some time and aggrevation with the defective unit, but in the end, the replacement that works is working very nicely.One comment for anyone with the same vehicle, it is not possible to fit the unit and all the extra cables anywhere behind, alongside, or under the factory radio (or anywhere else in the area). After a few hours of trying, I decided to hack away most of the bottom back half of the plastic dash enclosure that surrounds the radio. This opened up much more room for everything to fit nicely, and the radio is still secure with the side brackets in front.
I use this bag to transport my Nikon Coolpix when I don't need to use the slave flash attachment or for my Flip Mino HD camcorder. Each item fits perfectly and protects very well as it is waterproof and well padded. I like the shoulder strap and belt buckle options. The belt buckle is extremely secure so if you bend over the case does not fall off. If you need a small camera bag that is dependable, this is it.
This is a nice middle-of-the-road unit in terms of features, and beats most of the competition hands down in terms of price. Got mine for $68 each. Most radios in that price range don't have the CTCSS tone features, while this does. (The Kenwood unit which is close in price and features doesn't offer the full 500mW output.) The private call scramble isn't spy secure, but keeps casual listeners out.
Downfall: Can be very staticy and create lots of feedback which takes away from actually hearing the music. It also randomly cuts outs so you have to unplug and then plug back in. When it doesn't do those things it works quite well.
As the other reviewer has said, "save your money: don't buy." The manufacturer states that the unit offers compatibility with NTSC or PAL sources but fails to tell you that this requires sophisticated hacking. The "pamphlet" that passes as a manual is less than helpful and the unit is always less than cooperative. It should also be noted that the unit will ONLY record with "DVD+R" discs, and only 8x at that (this is not made clear in any of the company's literature and may result in owning many discs this machine considers "useless"). The unit also has a tendancy to freeze multiple times during any given movie. I am also disappointed with Coby's US customer service -- the DVDR-1100 is not even listed on either of the company's websites, and it takes far longer than the 90 day warranty period to ferret out all of the unit's idiosyncracies and flaws.
I'm using this with a Nikon D80 with an 18-200 lens. Plenty of room. Looks like good construction. It feels very comfortable and I'm looking forward to using it on an upcoming trip.
Apple's introduction of the Mac Mini line of computers has attracted the eyes of both PC and Mac users. I picked up the 1.42 GHz model with the 512 MB RAM upgrade recently, because it was the first relatively affordable and small Macintosh computer to be released by Apple. Humming away quietly next to my relatively loud P4 3.0 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Radeon 9800 Pro PC, I've noticed a few things about the Mac Mini that might help potential buyers realize whether or not they want this system:Pros:1) Despite what some people might say, this system is very quick. I've read countless reviews of people saying that its too slow for many tasks - one review even said that animations were choppy when the resolution is above 1280x960. I'm currently using 1280x1024, and I saw a demo of this system at a resolution at least 1500/1600 pixels wide, maybe more. At one point in time, I had iTunes, Safari, GarageBand, and a small (very small) 2D game running, and iTunes never once skipped.Believe it or not, when you take into account the anti-virus software, graphics card control panel, etc..., that has to load for Windows, this little Mac Mini loads about as fast as (maybe even faster than) my P4 3.0 GHz machine.2) I know it has been said before, but I'm just going to reiterate it - this system is small, and it's hard to believe that Apple could put such a system together. It's also very quiet - but the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive is really, really loud when it starts up. It's a minor problem, but overall, the Mini is fairly silent.Cons:There is only one real con, but unfortunately for some buyers, it might be a big one - whatever you do, PLEASE, PLEASE do not buy this system IF you are buying a computer to run higher-end games. PLEASE! Despite what Apple would have you believe, this little box is not meant for 3D gaming (2D is perfectly fine). Games like Unreal Tournament 2004 or Call of Duty barely make 20-30 FPS @ 1024x768/1280x1024 and are often unplayable even with a lot of the eye-candy turned off. However, some games also seem to do decently well - like the demo of Jedi Knight II (why it works as well as it does is really strange), MotoTrax, or NoLimits Roller-coaster Simulator. It seems to be a real toss up, but generally if the minimum specifications for the game seem to be pushing the limits (like stating that the game needs a 32 MB graphics card), chances are it won't run that well on the Mac Mini.It is for this reason (and this reason only) that I deducted one star from overall rating.Final Words:The Mac Mini is a really nice little system that suits the average home user or even a small developer perfectly. Diehard gamers should definitely look elsewhere (if you're on a budget, look to the PC side of things) as this system is not meant for games. All in all, the Mac Mini has two defined markets:1) The average home user who just wants to organize his/her photos, write a document, watch a DVD, and so on.2) The PC user who has a fairly good PC, but is interested in the Macintosh side of things - not to make a complete switch, but just to see what Macs are like, do some development, learn Mac OS X, etc...If you fit into one of these groups then I highly recommend that you purchase the Mac Mini. If you are a middle of the road user who wants to run some higher end games, but is still budget-oriented, try looking at a budget PC with an upgrade to a Radeon 9600 or GeForce FX 5600. If you want the latest and greatest with no budget limit, then look somewhere else at a high-end PC or Mac.I'm certainly not sorry that I purchased the Mini, and I hope that Apple decides to make even more middle-of-the-road, fairly inexpensive computers in the future.To conclude this review, I'd just like to tell anybody debating between getting a Macintosh or a PC that Windows is not as crash-prone/virus-ridden/difficult as most Mac purists would have you believe.
I've been using Antec cases for years so I kept with tradition and bought the P180. The included 120mm fans do not have a tach (RPM) output! I read a positive review elsewhere in which the reviewer replaced the fans with better ones before even powering on the system! You'll spend a lot of time screwing stuff together. There are no quick clip-in mounts for drives. All drives must have the rails screwed to them with the exception of the lower drive bay which is only screwed together, no rails.Since the case Does Not include a power supply I also bought a True Power 2.0 480 watt power supply which was recommended by Antec. This is not the ideal match. If you follow the instruction for the power supply and the case you may Damage your computer! The case instruction recommend setting the case fan speed to low, and the power supply instructions recommend plugging the case fans into the "Fan Only" connector of the power supply. In this configuration the case fans WILL NEVER COME ON! Ever. Due to the design of the case with the power supply in the bottom, isolated from the motherboard and its waste heat the power supply can't sample the air temperature in the motherboard area. So, the voltage from the power supply to drive the case fans will never get high enough to make them come on.The lock on the front of the case is a joke, must be for decoration. Because the door is plastic, even when it's locked you can very easily bend it back like the lid of a Tupperware container and switch on (or off) the power. It is not an electrical switch/lock and provides no security at all. So why did I give this case a rating of two instead of one? Because, it is Quiet!
I would never buy a Sony product like this again. After one year the CDs would not play at all. Repair man told me the parts needed to repair it would cost $124. Certainly not worth it.
I am really a point and shoot guy when it comes to taking pictures so my idea of buying this camera was its good features and plus it's a canon. I had a canon powershot S30 few years back and it was a really good camera. I have a Sony -H1 now which is really good but it just doesn't fit into my pocket'. I wanted something which can be carried around without a big bag hanging over your shoulder. I got this camera after reading thru a lot of reviews but was highly disappointed with the pictures.The best thing about this camera - its ultra portable and it looks better than most of the other competitive products. The Camera is really fast in terms of powering on and taking instant pictures.The cons and this is where it really hurts - pictures are not sharp, they look very grainy. The flash is not powerful enough if you take a lot of indoor snaps. It has an awesome LCD display which compounds this problem. The pictures look great on the LCD screen but when you actually download it to your desktop you see a remarkable difference. I did try to play with the settings but that didn't really change much, finally had to return it back.
So simple to setup! Support questions by email were answered very quickly. I needed to run one of the sensors to my projector at the back of the room. They explained you just need to splice the cable and I used regular phone cable to extend the length (just be sure to get the polarity right).
The charger was not an official Apple product and charged our Nano only once. It did not work again.
For a unit at this price-point I was not expecting much. I was very wrong. First of all, this tuner has the performance and feature set of devices several times the price. Further, the connections, menus and controls are all very intuitive and well-thought out. And most importantly, the sound is pristine. I've never cranked this unit up all the way because it gets LOUD (without distorting). Overall, everything you could want in an entry-level tuner, PLUS...The auto-calibration feature is brilliant. Setting up a surround sound system is not easy, and getting it to sound good is part science, part voodoo. My parents have had a high-end surround system for years and my dad still swears that the rear speakers don't work. The STR-DG500 takes care of everything for you. Simply plug the included microphone in, place it where you would normally sit, hit a button on the remote, and walk away. The receiver runs a series of tests, progressively playing pink noise from each speaker and making incremental adjustments to volume and delay. After a few minutes, the surround system is perfectly tuned as if a professional installer with a sound meter had done it. I haven't made an adjustment since, and it sounds fantastic. Brilliant, I say.You can't go wrong with this receiver.
This product is amazing! The shipping was awesome and the packing was great! Everything about this transaction was great and am willing to buy more off of this seller!
Set up was extremely easy, router firmware has wizards available for all basic settings. Since I replaced my router with this one I have noticed a marked increase in speed. When using my phone to test wifi speeds, I was getting approximately 3Mb before changing my router and around 10 after, so... there you go.
This was a Christmas gift for my fiancee and I had went online to read other people's reviews on this item. This company shipped the product quickly even though it was the holidays. It arrived in wonderful conditon. The only thing I'd mention is that the packing slip had the total price paid on it. They should add a "GIFT OPTION" so that they may omit that info if the product is a gift.UPDATE: It has been over a year and my husband still uses these headphones every night to fall asleep to. Still works like new!
Great camera, easy to use and understand for a technologically retarded person as myself. Scanned the info manual, started using right out of the box.No problems. The reviews sold me because of the excellent lens.The programs give me more trouble, so many and so confusing. Highly recommend this camera. Speedy delivery also from Amazon. Thank you
This lens is outstanding for outdoor pictures. Just have a steady tripod or rest and you will get sharp shots everytime. I tried to use it indoors just to see, not gonna happen. It is a great lens for sunny outdoor shots at a low price.
You can't beat the price and performance. The only negative is that the T24 will not charge my ipod4 but the problem is minor when compared to the room-filling sound you get from the system. I bought three of these units.
A piece of junk right out of the box. The cables were jammed even before I started. Do not buy this.
This is my second purchase of this battery. I purchased the first one more than a year ago from Adorama. I decided to purchase another one from Amazon as backup. The first one I purchased is still going strong after several thousand releases.This battery is better than the original Nikon battery. I seem to get about 650 exposures per charge, on average. I do chimp some as well, but only about 1/5th of the time (or so). I had been considering doing a Lithium Ion conversion of my old Nikon battery, but this one is good enough that I decided against it.This battery is worth the extra money over the cheapest ones on the market. Highly recommended!
Alert: there's a twenty-dollar rebate if you buy this from J&R; via Amazon before 12/31/2005.The ZyXEL AG-225H 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi Finder & USB Adapter (the official name) is a three-in-one device that packs some useful features for the wireless road warrior: it sniffs out access points (APs), it works as a USB wi-fi adapter, and it can turn an Internet-connected Windows PC into an access point!The package comes with the ZyXEL AG-225H adapter, a Quick Start Guide that describes the finder and wi-fi adapter functions, a software installation CD-ROM for Windows, a USB extension cable, and a wrist strap.Physically, the adapter is slightly larger than a pack of chewing gum. Its USB connector hides behind a cap. Inserting and removing the cap is a breeze, yet there is enough friction to keep the cap secure. In fact, this has the best balance of friction and ease of insertion/removal I've laid my fingers on; it actually feels good to put on and take off the cap! Unfortunately, the cap is small and, when taken off, can be misplaced very easily.The ZyXEL has a small b&w; LCD screen that shows hotspot info in the finder mode. When connected to a PC, it shows the status of the built-in LiIon rechargeable battery: charging, or full. Under the LCD screen are two blue LED indicators, one for power and the other for wi-fi access indication.There are two buttons at the top: one for controlling the seek mode (see below) and the other allowing you to scroll through the list of APs. It took me a while to remember not to use the Seek button as "previous," as there is no previous button. You just keep pressing the Next button to cycle through the list of APs. There's a Power switch at the bottom. This power switch controls the finder mode; when connected to a PC, it has no function.Ok, now let's look at the three operational modes in detail.As a wi-fi finder, the ZyXEL allows you to identify nearby (and useable) wi-fi APs without having to turn on your laptop. The packaging says a scan takes only 6-7 seconds. Unfortunately that's false advertising. In my many repeated trials, it always takes at least 20 seconds, or as much as 30 to 35 seconds, for the finder to locate all the APs nearby. (The ZyXEL has a small built-in LiIon rechargeable battery which recharges whenever the adapter is inserted into a PC's USB port.)Once it displays the list of APs -- it can display up to 15 APs, sorted by signal strength (how useful!) -- the finder displays on the small LCD screen each AP's SSID, signal strength, security, type (802.11a, b or g), and channel. (Battery status of the adapter is also displayed.) Unfortunately, it does not refresh each AP's status automatically. You'll have to re-scan, by pressing the Seek button, to get up-to-date information on the APs.In addition to the basic AP finding mode, you can tell the ZyXEL to only show open APs, i.e., those without security. Note that an open AP doesn't necessarily mean it gives you free Internet access, as the host might have an account validation feature (e.g., many hotel APs). You can also tell the finder to lock on to a particular AP so you can "track" it.As a wi-fi adapter, the ZyXEL goes into a PC's USB port and allows you to surf the Internet wirelessly. Before you insert the ZyXEL for the first time, be sure to install the driver software first. Otherwise, Windows will not be able to recognize the adapter. The installation is very easy and straightforward. In addition to the driver (which includes a Windows service and a WinSock layer), you also get the ZyXEL wi-fi set-up utility. Note that this utility *only* works with the ZyXEL adapter.The ZyXEL utility displays a windows of useful information about your wi-fi connection, including a nice-looking signal strength bar. If all you want to do is connect to the nearest open AP, the utility does the job. But if you want to set up a particular SSID to access or security, good luck: the utility's interface is not too user-friendly. It's probably not going to be hard for you to figure things out (hint: go to the Profile section to set things up), but it's not very intuitive, esp. for non-expert computer users.At least, the adapter features excellent performance: it's very good at pulling in signal and maintaining steady, usable reception from the AP. It simply works very well. Its lightweight means it won't add much weight to your laptop.Finally, you can also use the ZyXEL hardware and software to turn your Internet-connected PC into an AP. Here your host PC is already connected to the Internet via Ethernet -- could be LAN, DSL, cable modem, dial-up, etc. -- and the ZyXEL can work in "access point mode." But you'll also need to set up Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in order for this to work. This involves some work. Please see my 12/5/05 blog entry for details on ICS setup. Once properly set up, the ZyXEL turns into a powerful AP.The documentation that came with the ZyXEL, both printed and electronic, is poor-quality, esp. the electronic user's guide, which misses important information about using the adapter as an AP. (That's why I created a blog entry to detail the steps needed.) E-mail support is fast; they e-mailed me back two hours after my initial inquiry, although the response had poor grammar and wasn't particularly helpful.In summary, if you are a wi-fi geek or a road warrior who wants to maximize wi-fi on your laptop, the ZyXEL AG-225H is quite a useful gizmo for finding nearby APs, quickly identifying open APs, and even turning a friend's PC or a hotel PC into an AP (assuming you can install the ZyXEL utility on that PC and have administrator right, too). I also like the ZyXEL's excellent performance as a wi-fi adapter.
I had looked for months for a good MP3 player that would handle MP3 and several other common formats as well as have a radio that played AM and FM. Only the Pogo could do this. I addtion it has a timer record feature, internal clock and calander and microphone for voice recording. True the manual is not very good. It does not cover all of the features and menues well, but they are no too difficult to figure out. The audio on the built in speaker is what you would expect for such a small radio, very poor monaural. However the audio on the included earphones is outstanding. It even has a very functional eqaulizer that does work despite some of the reviews. I use it to listen to music record radio shows. and to listen to talking books. it is a snap to trnasfer these file from any computer to the unit though data transfer is a bit slow. the 1 gi memory card is adeqaute for several hours of high quality music and talk. The battery life has been in excess of seven hours. Get the FM adapter as an extra to play the sounds through your cars FM radio. It will charge and keep the unit running through the USB connector. Note that not all FM units with USB will woirk, but the one Pogo sells will. Their support is not toll free and is not very good either, nor their web site. But the unit is worth the price.
Excellent scanner for the money. Ideal and reasonable cost for anyone who has large quantites of slides or negeative to archive. Only drawback is if you want to purchase an extra slide or film holder (so you can load one while the other is in the scanner.) I priced online from Sony (who now owns Konica Minolta) and they want $42 plus shipping.
I read a lot of reviews before settling on this mower. I picked it up from the post office when it arrived (bit of a bulky box, but not too heavy to carry out to the car and rest it on my hip while opening said car's door) and assembled it myself. Took me just under two hours from opening the box, studying the instructions, and laying out the pieces, to screwing the pieces together, testing it on my grass, adjusting the height of the blade, and mowing the yard (about 50' by 45'). Very easy to push, nothing but a metallic whisking sound meeting your ears, and it even tackled a stand of dandelions I had popping up in one corner by the raspberries (left some of the foot-tall stems, but it took off the bright yellow heads!).A note on difficulties: in one rather untamed corner of the yard, we have some tall wild grass growing. Don't know exactly what it is, but it'll grow knee high in the summer if left alone. If that grass gets taller than 7 or 8 inches, the mower has trouble cutting it; nothing sticks or gets bogged down or anything--it'll just leave those tall sprigs standing. I will say that any kind of sturdy stick (or in my case, stray brambles/branches from a berry bush) that is any thicker than, say, a pen, will usually cause the blade to stop and you'll come to a sudden halt until you reach in there and pull the thing out. :)
This is an excellent unit, but it shouldn't be sold as a "TV commercial killer" box, but as a "makes movies enjoyable again" box.I can't stand how new movies have very quiet dialogue, but the special effects (music, car crashes etc) blow you out of your chair.You get the volume just right to hear people talking then KABAM! it's WAY too loud and wakes the kids up. Oh No! where's the clicker? hurry before you wake up...WAHHHH Wahhhh! the baby...Not a problem anymore. The VR-1 quiets the loud parts before they go to your amplifier. It also raises the volume on very quiet parts, dialogue is intelligible again! (Huh? what did he say? rewind it...)The dynamic range can be restored by bypassing the unit with the front mounted switch. (The green pilot light stays on however)This thing works very well. I can watch whole movies/TV shows and not touch the volume once! what an idea!The people who have problems with this unit probably aren't hooking it up right, you need a separate amplifier and speakers for it to work. It *won't* work on the built in speakers in a TV set.This unit is LINE LEVEL AUDIO only!I had my TV plugged into my stereo before, so I just put this between them. It even came with 6 foot RCA cables. Night and day difference.Observations:It does make some static/white noise, but at any reasonable volume you can't hear it.I can tell when it "cuts in" and lowers the volume, and there are no adjustments you can make. For 20 bucks it works fine, a real compressor/limiter is much more expensive and harder to use.It makes a great gift. My Mom loves the one I got her, for the same reasons I do.If you're tired of riding the volume button, the VR-1 is for you. Five stars for the unit and typical fast service from Amazon.
I think I may have the 5.5 generation but it's still the same basic product and the same company. Mine broke after one and half years. Over $200 and it lasts 18 months? Outside of warranty so I'm out of luck. You'd think a company like Apple would have the integrity to cover something of this cost for more than one year. But no, they want you to plunk down unreasonable amounts of money for some Apple Care Plan. Apple is supposed to be good quality. After 2 broken iPods I have to say I disagree. It's not like we're talking about a disposable razor here. If you buy one buy at Costco because they offer their own 5 year warranties. DO NOT BUY FROM APPLE OR ONLINE!!!!
This is a very fine bag, but rather than messenger bag, it should be called a back pack, because that is what it is...that being said, it is very well made, as one would expect of an alienware product. lots of room for accessories and the notebook fits just fine (a problem for a 17 inch screen in other bags)
Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers with 8-Inch Woofer (Pair, Black)These guys sounded so good at such a good price I just ordered aother pair.
I have connected this player to a Samsung HDTV and optimized all of the settings to get the best possible picture but it did not make any noticeable difference even via HDMI connection. Most DVD's out there are recorded using 480 format so even an up conversion player will not make any real difference that is beyond what is originally recorded on the DVD. At the moment, it is better to wait for the new wave of blue-ray players coming out next year that will be true HD and will be able to play the new HD format DVD's that are due to come out sometime next year. I have a one year old JVC progressive DVD player that I compared to the Samsung but the JVC @ 480P seemed to have smoother and clearer quality than this unit. I am returning it back to the store and will just wait for the true HD players that are due to come out next year.
I've had this unit for about five months with no real problems, but just installed Windows Vista, and now this unit is useless, as it asks for drivers each time I connect it, and in XP the drivers were native to the OS, and are not supplied by Sandisk. If you currently have, or plan to buy a computer with Windows Vista, DO NOT BUY THIS unit!!!!
Like other Dell products this one is a dud. After less than two years, it has begun to skip and emit static. Naturally, the warranty has expired, and there is no recourse. Expensive electronic items should not die as quickly as Dell products tend to do. Do NOT buy from Dell. Disappointment is the only guarantee.
Ok, so I bought this collection of the entire series of Ally McBeal on [...]. The ad says only region one, so I figured I was good to go. I get the package and pop one in and nothing - error message on DVD player. I find out that they are PAL encoded, and I decide to start sourcing a player. My head was spinning, now I was getting into lines on US televisions and Eurpean televisions, etc.... Then I happen upon this item on Amazon and real Art's review (first one) and I thought, for thirty eight bucks, it's worth a try because my brain hurts and I don't want to work this hard. I get it,and simply plug it in, pop in a DVD and we are watching season one. The image is good, and it's such a small unit, we didn't even have to move anything around to put it in the rack.
My daughter loves this item. You can't even tell there is something covering the keyboard, it fits perfectly. Worth the money.
This programable universal remote was easy to use, easy to adjust and works perfectly for my needs (I'm not a high maintenance uber-technology type). This will work for 99.9% of the folks out there who want just one remote.
The only reason I gave four stars instead of five is that I haven't used this adapter on an airplane. It fits my Protege M200 perfectly, provides the correct level of power, and is easy to pack and use. Great adapter!
These speakers rock. If you want the full output of these I would reccommend an amp though. These are power hungry.
If you can glue the ends in place they won't create a short and may last a very long time.
Simply put, the sony vertical sport series are the best headphones you can buy for the price. If you treat them well, they will last for years, and the bass response and overall clarity is top notch. I have a pair of 140$ surround wireless sony's, a behringer set, the verticals, and a pair of sennheiser's, and still the sony MDR's are strong enough to push high quality sound at any volume.Biggest plus? Tiny drivers mean you can listen to your music LOUD and only be at 25% max volume on your favorite MP3 player... which of course leads to longer battery life.I have bought these headphones numerous times (as with any exposed cord electronic, getting caught on something can be its demise) and will continue to do so.
Standard housing grade plastic, no problem with fitment unlike the equivalent Metra kit but the pocket on the Scorche is a little smaller if that matters to you. Head unit stays in place and looks great. Does support the weight of the head unit. No problems.
Good speakers for general use, and great value. I used 2 pairs of these as front and back speakers to create a surround set up so I have no speakers on the floor. It has really cleaned up the look of my room which is a family room about 20x12. I have a center speaker sitting on the TV. I get plenty of volume from these speakers (Sony STR695DE amplifier)and the sound is true and clear...but...the bass volume is not that great from where I sit. I think this is because, obviously, they point down from the ceiling and are not facing you in the way floor standing speakers do. If you go stand under the speakers and listen the bass is much better, so I'd have to conclude this is an inherent aspect of choosing to mount ceiling speakers, and not due to these specific speakers. In my original setup I did not have a subwoofer because the whole goal here was to keep the floor clear. Now I have added a YST-SW215 ($100) to add back the bass, because this subwoofer is small enough (yet still 100w) to sit next to the TV on the cabinet. It faces forward and has added back the bass I was missing. Again, these speakers have great bass, but it was quite directional. I should say that I like loud R&B; (like Stevie Ray Vaughn and 3 Doors Down) and loud trance and techno, so my need for bass may be more than others! Conclusion...I think ceiling speakers are ideal for back surround speakers, but you may prefer forward facing speakers for the front. If you do choose ceiling speakers, I can recommend these highly. I love my current setup. CheersLatest news: I bought 3 more pairs! 2 more pairs for the basement and 1 pair for the dining room...guess I'm hooked. Now, maybe I could fit a pair in the garage...
I have been using Garmin C340 for a month now. I think it is very accurate and easy to use. I would higly recommend this product!!It feels great to stop looking at the paper for directions and just relax enjoy the drive.
The original batteries that came with the phones have served me well for 5 years. They started dying and couldn't retain charge to have conversation longer than 10mins.I bought these and they were identical in size and shape. The new ones even had larger capacity of 900mAh as opposed to the original.It's been a 3 weeks and they are holding as well as the OEM set, if not better. Mine was sold by Amazon.com LLC.Good experience overall. Shipped on time and items in package is as described.
Works on my Harley and in my car. Weather has not been a problem! Good buy and indistructable. Love the light!
these cable work well on my tv and cable box. i will tell my friend about them. they will like it.
I read reviews about these Ram disks and was a little worried, but the disk has been pretty good so far. I bought a Panasonic DVR as a replacement for my S-VHS deck, thinking that I could record then erase, but I didn't realize that DVR disks aren't made for that purpose. I happened to see RAM disk mentioned, and the description was very promising. Granted, RAM disks only work on Panasonic decks, but that wasn't an issue for me. I've already recorded and erased many programs on the RAM disk, and the pictures have been far better than the recordings on my S-VHS deck. I could have made due with a smaller capacity RAM disk, but it is nice to know that I have plenty of room.
I ma on my 3rd Apple laptop and AC has saved me more than what it costs with replaced Hard Drives, power supplies, disc drives and even a motherboard. I would never buy a laptop without AC.
I needed an RCA cable and decided to buy this one because I could potentially connect another peripheral to the same port. The cable works but the piggyback part doesn't. It met my need but if you need to use the piggyback part, it's a gamble.
My biggest complaint is the twinview button. It will get me into that mode, but there is no button to switch it off!!! I tried turning off the tv to get rid of twinview, nope. I tried going into the menu and looked for a reset function, nope. Maybe if I unplugged it and let it sit for awhile? Luckily I have the original remote, otherwise there doesn't seem to be a way to switch it off the twinview without it.Sony's implementation is terrible. They could have made a twinview on/off toggle button rather than having a dedicated off button on the original remote. This would have save them the cost of needing a dedicated "off" button---Actually, it might be a "regular view" button---well, they did save the cost of not having it on this remote and screwing those of us that need this button.So,my best option is to get a remote that has a learning/programable feature so that I can waste a button to make a dedicated button to button off the twinview button.
This is a must have for any laptop user. The keyboard and mouse work great, but I really love the num pad. And the fact that it doubles as a simple calculator with a clock and temp read-out...genius. I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone that uses a laptop.
The clamp is just what I expected. Built solid and does exactly what I want it to do.Ordering it through Amazon was as easy as it can get and the service was fast.
This was a gift for my husband and he loves it. I wanted to find something that we could use as a fire pit and as a wood/charcoal grill. We have done both in this. The only thing I would change on this is that the grill grate could be moved to a lower level. Even so, it has already given us lots of family fun.
This remote has indeed proven itself to be a great one stop remote for my electronic devices. Finding obscure devices like my cable box by visionetics was a breeze and even my wife's 5+ year old Aiwa bookshelf system was extremely easy.Cons:Not sure why one must log into the net etc to do relatively simple things which I would think could be done offline.The remote has a relatively narrow ir field so you must insure that you are pointing at the device(s) directly.Otherwise, this is a great product and I would recommend it to anyone. In fact I did and bought one for a friend.
I had no intention of buying an HD set until my trusty 32" Philips tube died on me at the beginning of the year. I didn't want to spend a lot, and this set was the best deal I could find.I've had a 19" Westinghouse LCD monitor for my PC for almost 2 years and I've loved it, so I looked into what they had to offer for HDTVs/monitors. I compared this with big name brand plasmas and I have to say the picture on this set is better in some ways than most I've seen. While dark grays and blacks come through a little grainy (this is with the LCD technology, not this particular set) bright colors come through phenomenally. The first movie I played on it was SW Episode III, just to watch the intro space battle scene. I was blown away. The level of detail, the colors, the resolution, fast motion, everything was great.I also wanted to see what my DVD options were. I didn't want to get Blue Ray b/c it's so expensive, and even with HD DVD, I'd have to replace my library with new discs which would cost a fortune. So I got a DVD upconverter. I think I spent 70.00 on the player and 20.00 on an HDMI cable (upconverting only works with HDMI.) It takes my boring old standard def DVDs and makes it look close enough to HD without really being able to tell the difference, making this set just that much better.So for the price, for the array of inputs and for the great picture, this is a good purchase. If you want to spend a little more, there's a 1080p version of this set, though unless you're getting Blue Ray DVD, there's no rush to have 1080p. And if you want to spend a lot of money, go with DLP and steer clear of plasma.Good job Westinghouse! You now have a loyal customer.
This is a great sleeve for a laptop. just bought an Asus K52J on [...] that was a 15.6.. i was worried that it might not fit, but it fit beautifully. i don't however liked how the manufacturer stabled holes in front of the sleeve just to show a sample of what was inside the sleeve which was the neoprene.
Must have! Keeps hands free and doesn't bang the camera around like on wriststrap. I bought one for everyone in my family. Can be used on any camera that has a loop for the wriststrap.Great price, stylish, and useful! Highly recommended.
Okay, so this is HP's newest all-in-one.As expected of these All-in-one's not all features are equally good, so I'll review each of them separately.Printer: A+This is real Photo-printer. I printed 3 4"x6" photos captured by my digital camera at 1600x1200 resolution, on the FREE sample Premium Plus Photo Glossy provided. Result? Absolute TOP notch. There's simply no way anyone can tell that the photos were not developed at a Kodak studio.Copier: A-You can use the copier without having to turn on your computer. I copied a color photo (of a face) in black and white mode, and it looked pretty decent. Document copy was excellent. Copying great photos (sunset) is not so good because of the scanner... see next item.Scanner: B-I tried scanning a stunning sunset photo taken from my SLR film camera. The result was disappointing. There are noticeable scan lines in the scanned image. It looked bad when "Set as desktop background". Didnt even try printing it. Text scanning was ok though...Package: A-Contents include: Printer, Power-cord, Free Glossy paper samples, good imaging software. All you need after getting your printer is a USB cable (why can't they bundle it??). I picked up a $7 USB2 6ft cable at local [store].Overall Verdict: AFor the price, it beats HP's own photo printers hands down. (and they don't even copy/scan). So if you need a photo printer, with a decent copier and ok scanner, PSC1210 is the way to go. Not to mention that its the smallest All-in-one available. However, if you're looking to scan top-notch images to burn on a CD, invest in a standalone scanner. My friend has a epson perfection which scanned the sunset shot just fine.
I got this power supply instead of the Canon OEM one since it was alot cheaper. The power supply works as expected so far. Hopefully this will last at least a year.
This product has cost me far more time and trouble than it's low (available) cost would warrant. I got mine (...), and switched it in place of an older Netgear, to make a nice Linksys "stack" in my closet.With the latest hardware and firmware, mine locks up approximately every day, sometimes two or three times. The solution, remove power for ten seconds, is simple, but unaccptable with such frequency. Look at www.dslreports.com for (currently) 36 page discussion of problems and partial solutions, or just do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for a low cost WIFI router/gateway.
I had been out looking to find a hobby and decided on photography as a way to get out of the house. Needed a camera and after an intense search, chose the Nikon D40. To get the D40 with two lenses (18-55mm and 55-200mm) and for the low cost was great. This outfit allowed me to jump right in and take some great shots. I mounted the D40 on a tripod and take it with me to work and back from work. I have taken some great pictures of sunrises as well as sunsets, etc. I now spend so much time shooting landscape shots in my off-time, that I ended up purchasing another camera (the Nikon D40X). I leave the D40 on the tripod to shoot JPEG shots and carry the D40X to shoot Raw shots that just need to be taken quickly and later corrected using software. I was able to purchase both cameras do what ever I needed because they were both affordable and had all the capabilities I needed to do the shots I wanted to take. With the money I saved of not having to pay for the more expensive systems with the same capabilities as these two systems, I have purchased additional lenses, gear etc. I am extremely happy with these two Nikons and feel Like I am a pro and have the ability to shoot like them with the same results. I might of started out as an amatuer, I now shoot like a PRO. Thank you Nikon.
Sure there's background noise. Just adjust the volumes to tune it out. I never tried the headphones, I just wanted it for the wireless jack to plug my earbuds to. This is much better than my previous TV Listener because I can use any headphones with it. As my dog and my bird chew them up I just plug in a new one. Perfect!
Before I start, let me tell you this:The iPod brand was COPIED from iRiver!!!Good! And remember that. Anyway, after receiving a U10 for review from iriver, I have written a big review about it: enjoy Very HappyThere's an interesting story behind the U10. Apparently, the head honcho at iRiver got together the whole design and engineering team back at base in Korea and told them to that they needed to change their thinking. He told them to go back to the drawing board and come up with something new - to make a complete U-turn with their thinking. U-Turn - U10, geddit.It was a sensible idea. iRiver's range of largely me-too MP3 players were dull but worthy but there was no chance that these types of products were ever going to make any inroads on Apple's market share. Having said that, last year's N10, was one of the most stylish players ever, so there were previous signs that iRiver could come up with special products..And if there's one thing the U10 is, it's certainly different. The player is an oblong shaped device and measures 69 x 47 x 16 mm. It's thicker than an iPod nano but shorter. Compared to the 42g nano, it is bulky though and at 70g, noticeably heavier.The first time you plug in the player it will charge, taking one hour to fill up to 50 per cent, and 2.5 hours to charge fully. Playback for audio only is rated at a chunky 20 hoursThe intrigued aspect of it is that the device has a 2.2in, 320 x 240 screen that can display 260,000 colours - and that's it. Rather than being festooned with myriad small buttons to small to press, all the navigation buttons are part of the screen. You press at the top of the screen for left, at the right to move right and guess where to move up and down. It's a similar concept to the buttons integrated into the iPod's click-wheel. One issue though is that the size of the screen is actually deceptive as the edges are devoted to the buttons and frame the 320 x 240 resolution screen. The only thing is that with the constant pressing on the screen, you almost need to carry a cleaning cloth with the player at all times otherwise the screen gets covered in finger prints.There are some buttons - the power switch on the right and beneath that a button that toggles the screen between landscape and portrait mode and two small buttons for volume up and down. Underneath there's a hold button, and a small reset switch, which I didn't have need for during my time with the player. To get advanced options you press and hold on the right button and you do the same to get back to the currently playing track when you're in a different menu. For a flashed based player it does take a tad too long to turn on, and the animations make navigation a bit on the sluggish side, though there is a setting to speed this up.The player is undeniably awash with features. On the audio side first and foremost it will play MP3, WMA, ASF and the ultra efficient OGG. Only the Apple flavoured AAC is conspicuous by its absence, though that's hardly surprising. It can also record to MP3, either from the built-in microphone or from the built-in FM radio, a feature only just released by Apple and even then, only as an external accessory. It can also play back video, though admittedly only at 15 frames per second.However, for all its good work in features, design and navigation, iRiver falls down for the same reason that every other PC focussed manufacturer does - getting content onto the device itself. The U10 uses no less than three different methods.Firstly, music is transferred over using Windows Media Player. To be fair, this works quite well. WMP might not be as good as iTunes, but once you get to know its quirks you'll be transferring your tracks in no time. However, if you want to transfer pictures you have to use the supplied application called Picture Plus. This is because pictures need to be converted to a proprietary format rather than just copied over. The software does enable you to place pictures in their own folders and when you copy your pictures over the EXIF information contained in the file is displayed too.Video's on the other hand are copied over using Windows Explorer. For some inexplicable reason the video folder is not a sub-folder of the Media folder, but is in the Data folder. Surely, video is media? The iRiver can only play back video in a very specific avi format and rather short-sightedly, no utility is supplied to convert video. There is however, a third party app called iriverter, available , here, that will do the job. It doesn't yet have any profiles for the U10 but if does work. Choose a profile for one of the other devices and set the resolution to 320 x 240, the fps to 15, the video bit-rate to 384Kbps or less and the audio to 128Kbps or less. Having done this, a 693MB movies was converted to 320MB, so you can fit a couple of movies on the 1GB player and have room for music and pictures. However the screen is so small, so watching shorter things like the Simpsons might be more suitable.FM radio quality was as good as can be expected and navigating stations was easy. Press up and down to scroll through the frequencies manually or hold down to switch between presets. Recording was easy but there was no way of playing back the recording on the device itself - it could only be accessed once connected to a PC.There are six flash games on the device and while there not exactly PSP quality games, they are mildly diverting fodder, such as a Space Invaders clone, Sodoku, and one where you have to keep a fat man from falling off a log. (That's not a metaphor, that's literal). They are though, better than the ones on the iPod.Sound quality wise I was as impressed as ever by iRiver and the U10 sounded loud, clear and accurate. The screen was also good, with bright, vibrant colours for photos and text is clear. However, this is only if you look straight on. Angle it either up or down or to the side and the colours immediately become washed out. It could also do with a touch more contrast and dark scenes in videos are hard to make out.In addition to the player itself, iRiver has an optional cradle that costs ?40. With the U10 housed inside it looks very much like a miniature television from the 50s. The cradle has a remote control and if you plug some speakers into the line out, you can listen and control your music from a distance. There's even a line-in on the cradle and the U10 will then encode direct to MP3. a cool feature is snooze button on top of the cradle so you can use it as alarm clock and wake up to a track or the radio.There's no doubt that the U10 is a player brimming with features. I can't think of anything this size that can do so much. However, you have to pay for the privilege. The 1GB player is ?140, the same as a 2GB iPod nano and ?20 more will buy you an 8GB Creative Zen MicroPhoto, though that has a small screen and can't play video. Feature wise, the iRiver wins with FM radio and video playback, but with the latter, the 2GB version would be more useful and that will set you back ?190 when it's released. While the U10 itself scores highly for usability, as ever, the non-Apple product loses out as a complete user experience. iRiver needs to sit down and create an iTunes rival to consolidate the three different applications and Windows Explorer that are currently required to get content onto the player.This issue means that while the U10 might be eye catching, you'll need to be on the techie side to actually make the most of this player. Buy this for your non-techie Dad for his birthday and you'd do well to include the receipt. For the more technically confident and patient though, this is a great alternative to the nano. It looks good, it sounds great and is the more capable device. And ever since, `Thinking Different' meant thinking the same as everyone else, it even has greater gadget appeal.VerdictThe U10 has an innovative interface that works well and is feature laden, with music, pictures, video, text, radio and games in one tiny package. The downsides are the relatively high price for the capacity and the clumsy method of getting content onto the device. Get past those, and the U10 is a winner that just might take a few sales from the iPod nano.
Nothing surprising. Works as advertised. Not sure why I have to add 15 more words to this review but I will.
Ordered the Canon printer as a christmas gift for my girlfrined. When I received the printer, it was still in the original manufactures box that you would get from a office depot if you had bought it from the store. The box's outside was beat up, and generally trashed. Also it had rained that day, so when I got home from work I found the box at my front door and it was also wet. When Christmas came we tried it out, the fax machine part of the all in one printer did not work. After several attempts with the Canon service reps, we are supposedly getting a new printer in the mail. Hopefully it will not be received in a wet damaged box,and broken. Who's at fault for the broken printer? Is it Amazon, Canon, or UPS who delievered the printer???? You decide!
Could not tell the difference between this unit and my other amp that cost four times more. they are driving 4 speakers by alpine that are separates.
Product seems to be OK but if you run into any trouble forget about it. D-link tech support is clueless. They can't speak English, and they have no knowledge of their own products much less basic networking. I bought a D-Link wireless USB NIC along with this product. Tech support could not even tell me what one of the two products was at fault. I'm returning both items and I'm getting a Linksys router and NIC. You get what you pay for, and I recommend you pay a little extra for another wireless brand.
This item is usually fantastic. Loads quickly and easily. No corruption of data. However, I have had to reformat the disk to FAT-32 3 times in the past two months because of issues with certain versions of Windows XP automatically reformatting it to a non-Mac-compatible format.I use the product to transfer files among several computers in three different work environments, and the auto-reformatting is annoying. Some XP machines do this and some do not - I have not figured out how to stop it from happening. No online documentation or support from the manufacturer or distributor to help figure it out.
I can't believe Canon didn't include a strap on their Hi Def camcorders. I had an old, out-of-order Sony camcorder. So I am using that strap (that works as good) instead of spending for a strap that should have been included with the camcorder to begin with.
I bought this router together with the Linksys WUSB11 USB wireless adapter. The software and driver installation for both units went flawlessly but I had trouble connecting to the internet. It seemed that the adapter was having trouble talking to the router. I called Linksys tech support and talked to a tech service rep from Manila, Philippines. Fortunately, he was very knowledgeable and was able to walk me through 30 minutes of resetting the network settings on my PC and get them to work. It is working great now and I have good, fast internet speed. This product is definitely not user-friendly. Do not expect them to work right out of the box unless you are an IT expert and know how to fiddle around with the network settings on your computer. I loathed having to go through the set up process again for any future PCs. Beyond that, it works fine once you passed the installation huddle.
The filter is works perfectly, but a front ring to support the lens cap is missing! In short, you cant put the lens cap if you're using this filter! Big mistake from Sony.
I use this for the connection between my HDTV cable set top box 1080i and another from my XBox 360 1080p to my hdtv 1080i/p and it works great. Delivery was very quick.
The Klipsch Promedia 2.1 Speaker System is truly the technology of the decade. Released around the year 2000 to 2002, these speakers still produced give your ears something to think about when played. With a powerful reputable brand name, the price is astounding low. I feel like I got my every penny's worth of power, quality, sound, and more. These speakers will simply rock you house, have a party pulsing with bass, make a movie be brought from the screen to reality, and will sound terribly great in any condition! Sometimes, if playing at high volumes, you might want to watch the subwoofer. For example, if some knucklehead decides to put it on full blast for a whole entire day, just note the subwoofer's heat. The back of it may warm up quite a bit. As long as you give your ears and these speakers some rest after a while, they'll keep on rocking for you! For whoever may be reading this review: I have debated for a whole year on which speakers to buy while owning theLogitech Speaker System Z323 with Subwoofer. Do me a favor and don't spend as much time as me debating over speakers. Out of 5 speaker sets, I chose these speakers for a reason: the price, the sound quality, power, and specifications. The 5 speaker sets I was deciding on was: theLogitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506 (980-000430), theLogitech THX-Certified Speaker System Z623, theKlipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black), theSony 2.1 Personal Speakers (Black), and theCorsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 High-Power 2.1 PC Speaker System (CA-SP211NA).Price:The price for the Klipsch speakers are astounding. They're only $150.00 per speaker system. This is along with the world-reknowned brand name, 200 watts of power, a 31 hz - 20 khz frequency range, and THX-certification. I got them at Best Buy for only $120 (plus $8.38 tax)!Sound Quality:These beauties were on display at Best Buy, encouraging me to try them out. I tested their power, which was very surprising because of the generous amounts of bass produced and the the bright tones produced by the horn-tweeters. Everything was crystal clear with a variable amount of bass to your liking. A musician in search of a flatter response? Turn the bass down to the 9 o'clock position. A bass punk craving turbocharged-massive bass to destroy his / her senses? Hit the bass knob to the 12 o'clock position! A movie watcher that wants a better, cheaper solution then going to the theaters every weekend? Turn the volume and bass knobs up to recreate your colossal theater experience!Power:200 watts of power is enough to probably blow your eardrums. No one ever needs that much power unless you have a huge room you play music in. Otherwise, I suggest you not to put your neighbors and their pets to disrest! ;DSpecifications:The horn-tweeters, 6.5-inch long throw bass driver, and 31 hz - 20 khz is what attracted my attention. Klipsch has been known for developing the horn tweeter, which is ahigh frequency driver that can produce brighter tones with more liveliness and clarity than conventional tweeters. The long-throw bass driver is what it is: a bass driver that can project bass pretty far. The frequency range is superb. 31 hz is really low for a human's hearing, and 20hz is pretty high and basically the top threshold for human hearing to reach. With these two aspects in mind, this system would be able to produce deep bass tones that are satisfying and solid, and also produce high tones that are bright and clear.And that's why I would recommended any media enthusiast to buy this speaker system! Hey, what do you expect from a KLIPSCH PROmedia speaker system with 200 WATTS OF POWER and THX-CERTIFICATION? Oh yes, rock on, my friends!
Bought one from amazon.com mainly because of features(...)I bought two pieces from circuit city and both tested well.I have sent both of them with my in-laws to India. It seemsto be working well. But Im not sure how long it will play.So Ive mixed impression ... excellent features,very versatile but may not be reliable. At the same timeI know couple of people who are using their playersfor a while without any problems.-Makarand VaidyaIselin NJ
Besides the fact that I had to essentially rip out the 4 rubber fan mounts that were stock, this was a good replacement for a 4600's main fan for a client. I used 4 standard case fan screws to get it into position. Wire harness fits perfectly, and is long enough. Reports in BIOS fine. Would buy again.
I have owned this recorder for about four months. During this time I have transferred roughly 20 home videos of my family to DVD, which is what I purchased it for. I did get &quot;Disk Error&quot; once, on a very poor quality tape that had loads of green color in it (long story). Other than that, it has performed flawlessly. I have sent DVD's of the family to my parents and they play on their machine just like a store bought disk. They play on my other DVD at home, plus they even play on a portable DVD unit I recently purchased for long vacation trips. When we are not watching or recording a DVD on it, we are playing audio CDs on it. So far, no problem to report in any area. Yes, the manual is not great and it does take some head scratching to get it all hooked up with the televsion, VCR, receiver, cable, etc. However, you can eventually figure it out. I wish they would have designed it with an internal hard drive, my only complaint. But then the cost would probably be higher as well. The program coding is great. I tape television shows all the time on a DVD +RW disk.I have no complaints regarding the performance of this machine.
This card greatly increased my computer's ability to access wi-fi networks; configuration was automatic by the Mac OS.UPDATE:In use for one year, the unit broke in two due to the flimsy hinge.Hawking's "support" was absolutely useless.I will never buy another Hawking product again - poor quality and design is one thing, but ineptitude and no ability or desire to rectify a problem with a product is a very good reason NOT to deal with a company.
The unit works if you can get over it bumping you offline while it keep checking your uplink speed. After a runaround with Dlink tecks and there denial of this they finally admitted to it with many screen shots sent to them but no one there new how to disable it.Even the engr I talked to had no idea what to do. They claim they "never seen this before".Now they will not even respond to my emails still asking for help. Next wireless rougher will not be a Dlink product. Looks like most company's they have gotten to big for there own good and forgot about customer service.
I've had this camcorder now for 6 months and it shoots great video. If you are looking for something for family type use it is perfect for that. The zoom is very nice and the image stabilization feature makes a huge difference.My only problem with this camera is the product support that Panasonic provides. I was able to successfully load two full tapes onto my computer before it simply doesn't recognize that the camcorder is even plugged in now. Panasonic doesn't offer a video driver for this model on their website so for now I am stuck recording to tapes and just storing them until I can find a fix.Other than that, I would recommend this camera for those looking to capture family type events.
I've had this player for 9 months and have been very satisfied with its performance. For those that own an HDTV with an HDMI connection, this is a great alternative to the currently high-priced HD-DVD and Blu-ray players and provides a near-HD quality picture at a much lower price. I've compared this player's video output with cable HDTV broadcasts and the DVD picture quality is very close to actual HD.The player is connected to a 42" Sony HD microdisplay with an HDMI cable. I've also connected a standard 480p player to the same TV using a component cable and the picture quality was far inferior compared with the HDMI connection. The HDMI cable I use is reasonably priced at around $20 and works very well. It isn't necessary to buy an overpriced and overhyped cable like Monster's.I'll eventually buy an HD player once the HD-DVD vs. Blu-ray issue is settled. I'm very happy with this player in the meantime.
I can verify that this cable works flawlessly with both the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. Why pay extra money for cables that do the exact same thing? These have worked so well that I took the liberty to order half a dozen extras just in case I'll need them in the future.
I have purchased this sub to replace a blown one. I put it in a 6 ohm cabinet and it sounds good. I haven't broken it in yet but I can already tell that it wont be able to handle the 250 watts it was rated for. it also seems to struggle a lot with the low bass. If you are looking for a high powered sub do not get this product. But its hard to notice when i have 5 other better subs... in the future i will get a different brand when i end up blowing this one. but over all its a ok product if its not your main source of bass.go with the grs 8 instead...cheaper and sounds better...update: replaced with polk db840dvc and there was a huge difference...monumental..
It's a polarizing filter. It does what it is supposed to do. Pretty good quality, too. Using it at wide angles will cause vignetting.Pretty expensive.
great sound with no noise! The flat panel design works quite well. Handy movable control module. Very sturdy also, Ive knocked em on the floor a few times from about 3 feet. Only CONS i could think of would be the short cord on the module (keep it on the desk but the woofer has to be far enough away from the monitor so it doesnt cause magnetic distortion).
This case works out perfect for my kindle. The space next to kindle is also a good spot for my reading glasses.
I've been genuinely floored by the Hot Link Pro, which I've now been using for over a year. I have all my gear tucked in a closet with a hardwood door, so I taped the receiver eye on the floor right next to the door jamb and just barely poking out underneath the door. It has worked perfectly since day one and I've never had a problem. At times my kids will leave toys in front of it, seemingly completely blocking the receiver eye, and yet it somehow still works. I'm amazed and couldn't be more impressed with this product.
I set up this 100" screen to use with the Panasonic PT-AE3000U projector. It is straight-forward to assemble and mount. The screen tension system works well. The aluminum frame is covered in black velvet and fits flush to the wall for a clean install. The screen material is high quality. I'm very pleased with the look of the screen in our HT room, and it's a great value for the price. Also, the packaging is very efficient for shipping.
If you're looking for a replacement motherboard for Windows 9x, you're in luck. This piece handles just about everything's from that era perfectly. Just a heads up, this handles a slot 1 processor with a bus speed up to 100mhz. So it won't handle some of the Pentium III processors with higher clocks. I have not personally verified this, but it is what all of the documentation states. Otherwise, it was shipped very quickly and packed extremely well. Highly recommend this seller.
I picked this up yesterday, and set it up easily. The picture is wonderful. The remote is a little complex, but I'm not sure that is avoidable. And, at least for the near future, I think a combination VCR/DVD player is the way to go.
I set-up my computer so that you have to log-on before using. I had to enter my password ten times before I could use it because I had no idea if the scroll lock, num lock or cap lock was on. How hard is it to have that on a keyboard?
These straps are extremely comfortable and last a long time. I have 3 of these straps and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a really nice camera or binocular strap.
I upgraded from a smaller set of Logitech 5.1's that I thought were very good sounding, but the 5500's blow them away! All of the options are great for setting them up for the size of your room and listening environment. I checked out a lot of different systems and these 5500's sounded far better than speakers that were twice the price, this included Bose and Klipsh (sp?).My home theater system is a Sony and I thought I could do no better, but now I am thinking another set of 5500's for the living room!Just AWESOME sound!!!
I can't get to technical BUT I can say it's work Great for me. I was worried when I saw it's size, it's very small but it powerful and I love it.
Great product as advertised. Works with relative ease and holds each item securely. The remote is great and is real useful by just fast forwarding to the next song. It served as a fantastic addition to my home stereo system without linking my PC to my receiver. By the way this design is much more superior than the ipod dock my girlfriend owns.
The camera is already big so I recomend this case for when you need to carry it in a purse or small bag. I place the 4 spare batteries also inside.
this garmin is SO easy to use. you've GOT to remember to put out the antenna though--otherwise it's not helpful at all. it has lots of search functions and gives great directions. I especially like the restaurant feature.we found that the voices other than the "american" ones seem to be a little softer, so having an australian garmin wasn't possible. :( the bluetooth feature is excellent and it's compact enough to fit in your pocket which is nice, too. overall, we really like it, find it very simple and accurate, and think it was WELL worth the money.
I ordered this item and got it in two days with free regular UPC shipping. It's met my expection of a Sony product, and the [...] came in less than a month. A Sony 19 inch LCD for [...](no tax, free shipping)..........Amazon is great.
Low price. Easy to set up. Good quality picture and audio. Still unable to get remote channel changing function to work.
I replaced a set of Bose that did not have a sub woofer. I am pleased with the sound of these in listening to music, or watching movies on my computer. The base is too muddy when it is up to high, I keep mine at about 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on the dial and the system sounds quite good. I may have liked the bose system better, but I didn't want to spend $250- $350 for it. I bought these for about $100 in like new condition.
Don't bother wasting your money on this piece of junk. Even if it doesn't constantly keep reversing in your player, the amount of background static it produces just sitting in the player is just ridiculous. I opened it up and the wiring inside coudln't be any lower quality or cheaper. Only 1 cent for this product? You get what you pay for.
This cable performs just how it should. If it seems you are experiencing signal loss, it is probably just because of the type of cable you are using. Get the dock and use an S-Video cable if you need better quality. Instead of getting this cable, you can use a regular AV (3 RCA - 1/8 mini) cable, but there's a catch. Plug the red plug into your video in, and the yellow plug into your audio input. Apple says that "other AV cables are not compatible with iPod with color display" but all they did was switch signals around to try to make you unnecessarily buy more stuff from them.
This remote works great. It seems to work well from reasonable distances, and even at lateral angles from the camera.
I'm always weary of people who are quick to give an item 5 stars and not truly give it a run for its money. This card reader is more form than function. I purchased it because we do allot of re-formatting. You can not be quick about inserting the cards and after a short period the pins can become bent making it difficult for the unit to recognize or read the card satisfactorily... I found the SimpleTech & Dazzle PCI Slot Card Readers to be a much better tool by far for our Laptopstrzrtree
I purchased this hard drive as a replacement for the one that Dell installed in my XPS CPU years ago. As with most computer components this unit did not have any interfacing problems into the rack. There was no problems with installing Windows 7 and data processing and retrieval seem to work great. I've been running the hard drive for about three week now and I'm happy with it.
This is without a doubt the best backpack I've used in years. Most of ones I've used recently would start to fall apart within a year and be trash in two. I've had zero issues over the past 6 months with this backpack; as long as forgetting in which of the compartments I put something doesn't count.My 14.1" laptop fits perfectly in the pouch and feels very safe. Add to that a few thick textbooks and a couple notebooks and even then it still feels quite light on my back. This cross-strap designed to keep the shoulder straps pulled in is to high and entirely useless to anyone around 5'11". However, a shorter person might find it usable. I've also noticed that this brand of backpacks is quite popular on campus.
Transmission impressively clear and crisp, as long as you are not out of range, battery life is excellent, and the weather station feature is a total blast.
It comes wonderfully packaged. It's an ideal gift for any host during the holidays. I definitely recommend this product. a
For the critics... Come on, these are $15 ear buds. To my mind the fit well and sound fine for the price range. I use them when I need to hear what is going on around me on the street or at work. There are situations where In Ear Monitors (I have Westone UM1s) or big over the ear cans (I also have a set of Grados) just don't work. I have been through 4 or 5 pairs of Sony MDR-J10s for these uses and they don't last, the wires break. I'll give these Koss buds a try. Just don't expect an audiophile experience. After all, you didn't pay for one.
After about 15min. on the phone with customer service, this baby was set up and ready to go. I would've preferred not to go that route, but it's a small price to pay to make sure it's set up right. The router is on the second floor and I use my laptop and iphone on the first floor of an old, very segmented house...and it works great. 'Nuf said.
It's a 4 stop ND filter... Works fine. Works fine for 20-30 second indoor exposures. Outside... Not so much. It does however work good for shooting in the middle of the day when you have zero shade.
I'll begin by saying I do not regret purchasing these and would definitely recommend them to someone looking for an alternative to standard headphones and in-ear monitors.Let me say that if they fit your ears properly and you provide them with a quality signal they sound excellent. They are efficient enough to sound good directly from the iPod's headphone jack. However, there is a dramatic improvement when running them from a good headphone amplifier. They are pretty revealing so if you're disappointed in the way they sound it is likely the source, not the headphones.These do not have the low end authority of Sennheiser HD600's but they do have bass similar to the AKG-701's. If you listen to bass heavy music and want your cans to thump then these are not for you. If you're looking for a warm, balanced headphone then you will likely be very happy with these.The sound of these headphones is completely dependent on how well they fit your ears. Basically, they need to make a reasonable seal on your ear over the ear canal. If they do not, you will lose sound quality and bass response. Normal headphones achieve a decent seal by squeezing your head enough to press the headphone down on your ears and thick, round shaped earpads that make a nice seal. These hang on a clip with a light spring action and a small earpad that simply rests over the ear canal. While this means you can wear them for hours without a migraine from the pressure on your skull they are not as accommodating to the shape of some ears to get the best sound. The brackets are adjustable to a point but I really had to fiddle with them to find the sweet spot. I wear these at the office instead of my full size sennheisers and I love them but there's a big trade off in sound quality (in fairness, there's also a big difference in price). I sometimes wear reading glasses and I have not had a problem with the hangers on the phones interfering with my glasses. Just put on the earphones and adjust them, then put on your glasses and let the earpiece sit on top.The headphone cable is very short and has an impressive aluminum mini-plug. It comes with a 3 foot extension cable but the extension is NOT the same quality as the headphone's cable. Plug the headphones directly into the source and they sound great. Plug into the same source with the included extension cable and the sound suffers big time. You can try with and without the cable and see for yourself. I purchased an aftermarket extension cable and it made a significant difference.It's too bad the brackets don't provide the ability to press the headphone against your ear with more pressure. If you hold them against your ears using your hands the sound is excellent for a headphone in the $100-$150 range.The build quality is exceptional, they're beautiful and they sound very good. If you can justify the money I would definitely recommend the EW9's.
Logitech QuickCam Express offers only the very basics and the image quality let much to be desired. If you think of using it occasionally then this camera may be for you but if you are interested by the fascinating world of cam communities then I would suggest you invest in something better. But hey what can you ask for 40$!
Seems sturdy and well made but the legs have some poorly designed plastic inserts that break and make it useless. don't pay more than $25 for this item. it's decent for still cameras but doesn't have the smoothness needed for video work (panning, etc).
Product arrived very quickly and was well packed. Amazon shipping rocks! Good value for the money and no problems so far.
The keys worked as advertised.They did bend in the process and cut my hand open, but that could be more of the radio's fault than the keys. I suggest wrapping these in electrical tape before you give it a pull.
Very easy to use. Battery life is tremendous!Menu system is well thought out & simple.Not complaints so far!
Great cable, great price. It does what it's supposed to do at a rock bottom price.
I was first introduced to Tivoli radios as I was wandering around Target. As a child my dad was into "HiFi" as it was called in the 50 and 60's. We had one of the original KLH Model Ones. My first Tivoli was a model one. I loved it's simpliciy and the tactle feel of the tuning dial. The Audio Music system is stunning to look at and the sound is rich and full. I wish they could find a way to put a manual tuning dial and I prefer the retro look of the little model one. This unit is easy to operate and brings in distant stations easily. I use the mono function for distant stations and the reception is clear and crisp. I highly recommend this product. It is the Lexus of table radios and nothing I have seen come's close in terms of design and great sound.
You guys never cease to amaze me. Tremendous service, friendly, honest, customer oriented. Much happier ordering from Amazon as opposed to ebay. Have your icon on my desktop for quick access.
I needed something to play music while I walked and this holds plenty of music with none of the fancy extra stuff.
I have owned this laptop stand and keyboard for about a year and a half now and I like the quietness of the keys and the full size keyboard over my compact latop keys or even my full size laptop used for work. I also like the fact that there are additional USB ports in case your laptop doesn't have enough of them.Two things that I don't necessarily like are: (1) The ability to clean the stand; the interior hinged area and the wrist or palm rest are made of a rubberized material so dust and other things tend to stick to them. (2) The part of the laptop stand that holds the laptop in place is not very high so when my heavier work laptop is on it, it sometimes slides down and is a little annoying.
The clock is simple to use: Just plug in and the time is set. It comes with a long-life lithium backup battery and the time is pre-set at the factory so when plugged in it switches from battery to AC mode. A low-life battery indicator lets you know when the battery needs to be replaced. If you like to set your clock ahead of schedule you can do so and that new time will then be kept by the clock, which keeps track of leap years and dates through 2098.
Some images as good as a Nikon D40. Great Camera, small size. it's like a sony t7 with a small lens.
I have a 22 inch TV mounted on it and it works great. The only reason why I don't give it a 5 is because the TV is not completely level. However, I'm not positive that I am not the reason for the out of level installation. But since this is for a workout TV we use in the garagae and it's not that out of level, I haven't put too much effort into reinstalling it.
I think this stylus is too short and too thin to go with the Casio. The price is right and the quality is fine, except that it unscrews at the top, I don't know what the purpose of that is. A part to lose possibly. It's just not what I was looking for.
Great mount, very tough. Allows for a good bit or lateral adjustment. Just in case your ceiling tile isn't centered with your screen. Great product.
I have a whole pile of USB key drives, they are often given out free at trade shows. This MP3 player is a great idea - it lets you use your USB keys like you would a cassette or a CD in days of old. Just make up different keys to suit your listening tastes.The problem is that Lexar locked this product down so it only works with the JumpDrive Sport. It doesn't work with any other manufacturers. It doesn't even work with other Lexar USB drives. So as a result, it turns a product which could be a low-cost killer product into something kind of useless in the long run.If you've bought one of these, stock up on a few JumpDrive Sports while they are still made. USB keys do not last forever - the bits on them physically wear out over time.
Don't second guess this purchase. If you have more than 3 remotes, it's worth every penny!
I bought these for my nephew for his birthday. Less than a week after installing them, his car wouldn't start. Turns out that these bad boys vibrated his starter loose from his engine. He's got them hooked up to a 1000 watt Sony amp and they thump. Seriously. It sounds like there's a gorilla trying to get out of his trunk.
the adapter fits nicely on UZ series, but the length is made just about exactly, without reserves, so to set some filters on you need to unscrew it a little for there will enough space ... or get some knd of extending 55mm tube on which you'll mount optics , because unscrewing it a little as mentioned produces a few artifacts on images (len flare, vignetting , light gets where it should not be ;) )overall, you can go much wrong or sky high with this one ... good bang for buck still
I BOUGHT A CASE OF THESE THOUGHT THE PRICE WAS GREAT AND IT IS IF ALL 100 ARE GOOD,PROBLEM IS THESE ARE EXTREMELY CHEAP CASES IN PRICE AND QUALITY.CAME WITH CRACKED AND BROKEN CASES THE TABS THAT HOLD THE CASE SHUT BREAK OFF WHEN YOU OPEN THE CASE SO NOW THEY WONT STAY CLOSED.BY THE TIME I SORTED THROUGH ALL 100 CASES 34 OF THEM WERE JUNK AND ABOUT 4 MORE WERE QUESTIONABLE.SO TO SUM IT UP,LESSON LEARNED YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR AND THEY WILL NEVER GET ANOTHER DIME OUT OF ME.
I was suspicious about Transcend but Amazon sent me a free transcend card with my camera purchase. Card worked very well without any flaws and data transfer rate was *very* good. These days, I buy transcend cards without any hesitation since they are usually cheaper than other name brands and performs well. Highly recommended!! A++++
Not needed. Would like to see a case large enough to include ALL items appropriate to Garmin i5 GPS. We prefer to keep computer CD w/ GPS unit (in event something happens). Computer disk does not fit in case & allow it to zip. However EVERYTHING ELSE FITS.
This is the first flash unit Ive purchased in about five or six years and I couldn't have had more fun with it. Mostly because its the most advanced flash Ive ever owed, but its simple enough not to overwhelm a newbie. I dont really know enough about flash photography to write a really good review but I do love this flash.
I got this for xmas this year from my wife and I love the player. It is built solid, easy to use and sounds great. As a bonus, I had all 200+ of my CDs already on it. My wife used a cd ripping service that takes your CDs and converts them for you to MP3. Saves tons of time and the music and data are far better than with iTunes. I don't use the ear buds that came with it. I am old school and have studio head phones. Now I need to get a stereo hookup so I can listen to the music on my hifi stereo. Can't recommend it enough!
tapes will only let you record once. if you try recording over them the picture becomes distorted and unviewable. happened with all 8 tapes.
Ordered this directly from HP and have had it for about 3 weeks. I purchased it because it had all the features I was looking for in a tablet pc includind built in web cam, touchscreen, dvd reader/writer and small size. The touch screen costs extra. The biggest draw back is the short battery life of the 6 cell battery which is only 2 hours. Some more shortcomings include very reflective screen making it hard to see at times and the touchscreen which in the tablet mode doesn't match closely with where the pen touches the screen this is very annoying. The other annoying thing is when switching into tablet mode, open windows don't automatically adjust to short width and long length. It would also have been nice to have a scroll wheel or buttons while in tablet mode. Other then the issues mentioned it has been working good. I just wish the battery lasted longer.
the cables work exactly like they are supposed to. i have a graphics card in my computer that has a DVI-D out that i ran to the HDMI connection on my Vizio tv so i can use my tv as my computer's monitor. it all works great and the 1080p HD looks awesome.
I paid ~$50 under retail for this on some special deal. I wasn't going to spend retail price on it, as I'm on a budget.I've tried many other units, as I setup a DVR on the parking lot in front of my apartment. I tried a Leadtek capture card with Linux Zoneminder, but the quality wasn't very good. For camera, I used a Q-See infared 420line outdoor b/w camera, with very bad results. The image quality was horrible. I couldn't make out a person's face on camera at ANY distance. The only perk was the night-vision was decent - maybe good if you're ONLY watching for large objects moving.Okay on the DCS-3220, I'm very happy with it. The 10/100 is a very good feature of the product. I have it in an outside enclosure recording a parking lot. The night vision is very poor when in low-light, but that can be expected. The C-CS mount is good because I plan on getting a zoom lens for ~50 dollars to zoom into certain things. The management interface and program is very good. It is setup to handle 16 of these cameras without any problems - so scaling up is no problem in the future. When recording, this thing eats up alot of disk space. I gave mine a dedicated 300gig drive to put its recordings on. All-in-all, it offers more than I need, which is exactly what I need.If I can find a need for another in the future, I'll buy another.
I've been searching for a nice set of earbuds that provide good sound and are light weight. I use them when I go jogging and they sit nice and snug in my ears as I run. The rubber cushions block out most of the ambient noise so all you hear is your music. If you're looking for something small with good sound and won't eat a hole in your wallet this is the answer.
This is the best case I've been able to find. It provides excellent protection while still allowing access to all of the iPod features. I'd like a silicone cover for the wheel, but only if it operates better than what the manufacturer did for their Nano case.
As described, the film is expensive, only 10 exposures in each pack so you have to scale down the snapping if you have become used to digital. Buying it as a 3 packs saves a bit.
I love this product! The pages are crisp and clear. It seems to last longer than the Canon one. I love that I can get quality and save money!
Bought this for my Motorhome, a very nice cantilever mount. A little overkill for the 32 inch TV I have, but well worth it for what I will use it for. Shipping was smooth and fairly quick. A very nice unit for the price.
I bought my son the Creative Zen Micro Photo and he LOVES it, he got it as a graduation gift. I bought this one in pink for myself, get it, you will love it. I did however purchase a better set of creative ear phones as the ones I upgraded to are more durable and have a better sound quality. You wont be dissapointed with your Zen Micro.
Kind of a lousy item, very unstable & Cheesy. Ear plug covers fall off all the time/easy to lose. Very poor battery. Tried to use on two flights unsucessfully
The Cruzer Micro is a geat little flash drive. The metal casing with a thin rubbery coating feels good in the hand and is extremely sturdy. It's small size and detachable lanyard make it convenient (if somewhat dorky) to wear. It's small profile also makes it more likely than th elarger examples of usb drives to actually fit in crowded ports on your computer. The blue glow that illustrates when the drive is receiving power and flashes when the drive is being written to is useful and frankly cool. Being able to keep more than 200 floppies worth of data in a small light package around your neck is great. The only thing costing it a star is the inability of the cap to stay on, a problem it shares with many other flash drives. Price and performance makes the SanDisk Cruzer Micro a winner.
After successfully testing 1 roll through the camera at home, the camera broke before my first dive on vacation. The motor drive would not load the film correctly. I bought the cheapest encased point and shoot camera at the dive shop, which worked well.
ease to use, very comfortable, ease to install and function... you can use your agenda to type long papers, and pass to computer to give format, fits in pocket pans, but to bulky... is IR, function even with pocket if got infra.facil usar, confortable, facil de instalar y funcionar, si tienes que escribir mucho es mas comodo, y pasarlo posteriormente a la computadora para darle formato... cabe en el bolsillo del pantalon, pero muy abultado, es infrarojo, funciona con pocket pc
The AVL300-S is a great remote. Was very easy to program my old remotes to the 300-S.Replaced five remotes with plenty of storage for more.Would recomend highly.
These cables shipped quickly and work fantastically. I hooked one up to my Ps3, but my tv only goes to 1080i, so I'm not sure if the cables are capable of 1080p. I have not noticed any problems.
this hdmi cable did not work, the volume on my new tv would randomly go up and downwhen watching hd channels, went to walmart, bought a new cable and it fixed the problem
Thank goodness I had this on my lens! My camera was in its bag, this filter and a lens cap were on my lens, my camera bag fell from the height of a regular Dining room chair onto a hardwood floor and my $1000+ lens was protected because I had this filter on it; the filter itself completely shattered (of course a filter is a pretty thin piece if glass) but I believe it protected my lens from breaking.
We have Comcast Cable service in my area. When I built my home two years ago I had wired my TV (through the wall) with a Powered IR device to send the Comcast remote's signal to the Comcast DVR box which is located in the basement below the TV room. (We simply didn't want the clutter of the box upstairs.) The reliability of the powered IR device was so bad, that I was completely frustrated entering and re-entering a channel change request. Mostly, it didn't receive the correct channel number at all or most times it would only receive one or two of the chanel numbers, but not all three... Then, I discovered the Next Generation Remote Control Extender. WOW! This thing is a breeze to set up, works flawlessly and you don't even need to "point" the remote towards the TV or anything else due to it's RF configuration! I truly wish that I had discovered this device years ago! If you are frustrated with a "hidden" cable box like I was please GET THIS THING!
I bought it long time ago but did not last long .I do not recommend it if you are looking for a long term head set .I'm using clarity head set - one of the best -I'm flying A330-300 .
I am by no means a pro photographer but I do take a ton of pics w/ this on a Canon Ti1. This is a great lens I would not have bought it if it didn't have the IS on it. The first shots my husband took from a 40ft high deer stand of baby owls we had been watching for several weeks. Pics were great even w/ my husband who is only allowed to touch my camera on rare occasions. Great quailty from my experience!
Replacing the surge protectors I had with this one is a great improvement. Larger plugs rest on the lip instead of hanging over the edge and sometimes disconnecting. There is ample space for numerous connections, unlike so many surge protectors out there. I am using two and have space for all connections for two computers, printers, modems, etc. Great choice!
I intended to use these for my LCR home theater speakers that weigh in at around 45lbs. I just could not find a tightness that kept the speakers from "creeping" down over time. Also, they don't work in an "inverted" position.I was impressed with the build quality, they just didn't work for me. There are better options.
Wasn't personally for my use but didn't hear any complaints from ther person that requested it so it must have met their needs.
I have 2 of these ink jet printers. When they are new they're fine. After use, the ink jet nozzles become clogged and cause nothing but printing problems. This is a common problem as witnessed by numerous customer complaints about it, and the large number and variety of nozzle cleaning kits sold. I followed the Epson Web Site to correct the problems to no avail. The final result from Epson was: &quot;Take it to the repair shop.&quot; Local charge to unclog the printing nozzels is $ 130 because of the time it takes to clean. Instead, I bought two Brother HL-1440 Laser Printers. Installation was simple using the CD provided. The printing looks great, AND I NO LONGER MUST BE CONCERNED WITH STOPPED UP NOZZLES AND CONSTANT REPLACEMENT OF EXPENSIVE TONER CARTRIDGES !! The Brother HL-1440 prints up to 3,000 copies on a laser cartridge that takes 30 seconds to replace.
Get this if you are looking for some MBs for your PSP!SanDisk is cheaper than Sony and it performs FASTER too!
This camera has worked on my mind for a few years now ever since its introduction in 1999. As a long time Nikon owner, I avioded buying one. I mean it's not the most beautiful camera in the world. But at last it began to look good to me, I mean really good and I decided I must own one. But, alas, they are nearly out of production. I had to settle for a well cared for used one. The camera works like a dream. The controls are easy to locate and easy to use, even in the dark. They glow. There is a limited production still available in stainless and titanium and I think the Dynax european edition is still available if you can locate one. The limited edition sells for ahefty $2500. and is currently back ordered. Get one if you can and the heck with anyone who tells you its not pro and ugly.
Best if viewed from head-on. Great picture, sound; easy controls. Good value!
Weight:I've seen reviews complaining about the weight. I was worried too when I bought it. Each gram is thanked for, once you see the results. It's heavy because it has a lot of glass to make you produce such nice images. So if you go for a long walk and want to take pictures, take some other lens. But if you want the best pictures, go for this lens. Besides: it's not THAT heavy.Stabilization:When I was comparing lenses in Amazon, I wondered about the difference between shooting with and without the IS. Were the pictures in the reviews real or were they made by some guys from Canon? Let me tell you: if you're going to use a tripod, don't buy this lens. But if you're going to shoot without one, you can REALLY see the difference. The pictures you found with the "with and without IS"? They are real. It's amazing. However, keep this in mind: You don't need IS for every shot. If there's enough light, you can shoot without it. One thing that helped me decide: think about the times you've said "if only I had shot this with a tripod". If they're higher than 5% of your pictures, go for this lens. If not, I don't think you need it.
Picked this keyboard up so I could roll it up and throw it in my backpack when doing field work on POSes. It worked for about 4 months, then I noticed when I press certain keys, it would add extra characters from nearby keys. Now the problem spread through most of the keys, and it's unusable. Definitley no "Virtually Indestructible." Looking for a better alternitive now.
I believe it is necessary to have a device like this.Simple, practical, and does not occupy space.Make a quick and efficient cleaning.
for the price it is fantastic. I have a more expensive phillips that sucks compared to this. smooth not choppy, easy to use software and has worked with all the chat clients i have tried.
The Light Scribe came with our HP computer and has turned our to be very convenient. It eliminates prinitng a lable and adhering it to the CD - which is always a pain.I love the Light Scribe technology and would give it a thumbs up!
I bought a Zune on launch day and have been enjoying it ever since. If you can look past the anti-Microsoft/pro-Apple sentiment you'll find a tidy player that does what it was designed for well: namely playing music and video.The controls are intuitive, the screen is very crisp and navigation is easy. I had zero troubles installing the software on a varity of computers. It's much more scratch resistant than the iPod with it's matte finish.If there are any downsides it would be software, with a few missing features here and there but I'm sure updates will be available soon. The hardware portion is rock solid and I've been very pleased with my purchase.
With my iPod 20GB not currently funtioning and not under warrenty, I decided to indulge myself in the iPod Shuffle as a stopgap between my old iPod and a potentially new iPod. I really didn't have high expectations for the shuffle, as I thought it was still relatively overpriced for what it had to offer, without the LCD screen, and whatnot.Boy, was I wrong.I cracked open the shuffle, and immediately started charging my shuffle and at the same time, I was able to load my songs from my iTunes into my shuffle. This means that if you have any experience with an iPod or even iTunes at all, you should have absolutely no trouble with the shuffle, as it's basically the same thing. The shuffle also gives you the option to automatically update, or manually update. With 14 GB of music on my computer, I choose the 'Manual Update' option of updating my songs, and I drag playlists (created through iTunes) into my shuffle while charging, and once done, I just take it with me wherever I go.The nuances of the shuffle may annoy people, such as the shuffling of music or the lack of an LCD screen. I honestly have no need for an LCD screen because I pretty much know all of my music, and if I had the screen, would probably just browse to my favorites all at once. And to quell a lot of people's fears of the shuffle, you can actually set playlists and drag them into your shuffle, and keep your playlists playing in order. The shuffle just randomizes your music, not something I do, but I know people love doing it.I am extremely pleased with my purchase so far, and enjoy the shuffle far more than my iPod, when it did function. I mean, do you really need 4,500 songs with you at once when you can just upload maybe 150 with you for a day, and update which songs you want on your shuffle for the next day?I would reccomend the shuffle to anyone. If you absolutely have an inherent need an LCD screen, then I would not reccomend this to you, but otherwise, I'm not going back to my iPod because of this small wonder.
One the second day of using the phone I started to hear buzzes and whistles on the line. Soon after that I intermittantly could not here the person to whom I was talking but they could hear me. Tried to send it back but...I could not. Guess I'm stuck with it.
Just bought these. I figured KOSS is a good company, since I already own KOSS headphones. These were horrible. The ear pieces are way too big to fit comfortably in your ear. Also, I had to turn the volume up on my device in order to hear anything, and this is not good. If I have to turn the volume all the way up, that means I would have to use up more battery powere, which is not good. I am going to return these the next chance I get.
One of the casings, on the bottom of the cd package, was damaged and fell apart when I opened it. Even though the cd's were suppose to be "new", the first five (5) on top of the stack had some type of defect. I was still able to use them but I was definitely concered about their "reliability". The cd packages only had an "outside" wrap and did not have an "inside" wrap, which they usually had on my past orders. Everything else in my order was found to be "okay".
It works for more than a week, thats better than any other i have bought.
These speakers are great for games, which seems to be what they were designed for. BUT, for listening to music or watching DVDs, they are terrible! There is way too much bass, and the overall sound is sort of &quot;muddy&quot;. Also, there are no bass and treble knobs on the speakers, so you'd have to use your sound card's EQ (and mine doesn't have one).
Found that this light works pretty well for what I intended it's use for. I especially like the dimming feature. I do find the light is a bit harsh and that with black keys on my notebook, I need to place the light directly above the keyboard. The light then tends to block my screen. But, all and all, I'm pleased with it.
I was on a tight budget to get a single lens (for indoor/outdoor people & group shots and few landscape shots) and chose this based on reviews. This lens produces sharp pictures outside and in good lighting conditions (non-flash situations). However, it does leave something to be desired for low-light hand held indoor shots of people. I am looking into getting the Canon 28mm f/1.8 USM to fill that gap (I would have loved to get the canon 50mm f/1.4, but on a 1.6x camera it is 80mm which is not very useful for me). It does produce soft corners in wide angles. I also had a lot of focus issues when I used a UV filter with this lens. A good lens hood (the one supplied with the lens is useless) is needed to remove flare.Update 12/20/2007 - I have since swapped this lens for the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 DC fixed aperture lens and the pictures are stunningly sharp compared to this lens, particularly in indoor low-light situations. Sharp in center and corners at f/2.8 itself with no need to step down at all. At about 150$ more, its definitely worth plunking more for the 17-50 f/2.8 over this lens for CROP CAMERAS (17-50 is a DC lens and will cause vignetting in FF cameras).
Great DVD-RW to record with, must have used these over 500 times now and never a bad burn. Coaster free for me. I use a SonyDRU 530A burner
It's hard to imagine anyone passing up this buying opportunity. Without repeating what everyone has said, I can boil it down for you quite simply.1. Quality of TV...Take the advice of the scores of people here who have really put a lot of effort into comparing, testing, researching & pouring over reviews and other technical data. The TV has an astoundingly clear, crisp picture, with great fit, finish, features & functionality. The spotlight review at the top of the Amazon reviews with the picture setting information is worth the price of admission. It took all the guesswork out of getting it absolutely perfect. Sure, this is ultimately a subjective opinion, but I have to say I'm very happy with those settings. At a minimum, it should be a very credible starting point.2. Value....I paid $1299 with free shipping & no sales tax right here on Amazon. I've seen it as low as $1238 & as high as $1399 here, so it changes from day-to-day. It was cheaper than the big box stores and I felt very comfortable knowing Amazon would stand behind the purchase in the event of any problems.3. Lead Time/Shipping....I ordered it online on the 14th of December and it was delivered on the 28th. Keep in mind this was with the Christmas holiday in the middle of that time frame. I figure that added at least 4 calendar days. It "shipped" about 3 days after I placed the order via Eagle. Again, with the help of the other reviewers here, I accessed the Eagle website and was able to track the shipment with no trouble. As for Eagle, they are a publicly traded, global company. They are certainly not a mom and pop operation. I called them the day before their website said the tv was to be delivered. If you call, simply ask for "amazon tracking". They picked up on one ring and a live person told me that it would be delivered the next day between 12-6 pm. She also told me to call at about 10:00 am the next morning and they would be able to get me a tighter window. I called the next day and was told that they were running ahead of schedule and it would arrive between 11:30 - 12:30. At 11:15, the driver called my cell phone and told me he was one town over and would be at my house in about 15 minutes, which was ideal for me. I took lunch and went home and found the Eagle truck sitting in front of my house. Two very nice guys got out and within 5 minutes had the TV out of the truck, into my house, up a flight of stairs and in the room which was to be its new home. They took the tv out of the box, we inspected it and plugged it in & turned it on, to make sure it worked. They even asked me if I wanted them to haul away the box, which I declined. I was back at work, not having to take more time than my normal lunchhour. Others have complained. All I can say about Eagle is that their service was stellar.4. Viewing Experience...In a word, wow. I have the Dishnetwork "platinum HD package", with 30+ HD channels, plus another 15 or so off-air HD channels. The quality of the picture is unbelievable. It is simply fantastic.This has to rate as one of the best purchases I have ever made in my entire life. I could not be more satisfied with Panasonic, Amazon & Eagle on this one!
i LIKE HOSA THEY ARE STRONG AND LAST THUR ALL MY TRAVELS WITH MY BAND AND HAVE NO COMPLAINTS..THE COST IS TEH BEST AND IM SURE THEYLL LAST FOR ALONG TIME..THANKS...SASSY LEE
I bought this product a few days ago and had to return it. On my XP machine, it messed up my incoming calls as it drew too much power and my phone rang continuously. On Vista, the link with my phone got dropped and the call went back to the PC. I've tried all the driver versions without any success. D-link support couldn't help and suggested I return the product.Update: I bought the eforcity adapter instead. The installation is straight forward (it doesn't require downloading the driver as in the case of the dph-50u). It works on both of my XP and Vista PC. So far so good and it's not any noisier than D-link as some people have claimed.
Hmm.. I'm not exactly sure what to put in a DVD-drive review (heh), so here goes:It arrived in perfect condition.It was just as easy to install as a regular CD drive (you just take the case open, pull out one of the blank faceplates, slide the drive in, screw it down, plug it in.. and you're done!). I run Windows XP... There was no need to install any special software! It comes with a great DVD viewing program which I've installed and messed around with -- but I usually just use Media Player to play my DVDs because it's very straightforward! The program that comes with the DVD drive has so many buttons and features, it's kind of confusing at times. I just like to put the DVD in the tray and push play -- I don't care if the program can make it clean my house or pack my lunch! :)It functions great, just as one would expect it to. I've been using it for months now, and it still works flawlessly! When I bought it, it was marked down to under twenty dollars.. Which is why I bought this particular one. It seems to function just as good as some of my friends' drives that cost them forty dollars or more!
I originally purchased a Logitech track ball for work (the model is no longer made) years ago when I started to get pains in my hand using a conventional mouse. The pains went away almost immediately and I've been hooked on track balls ever since. When my original finally died a while back, I bought this model and it has been just as good, but much easier to clean. Circumstances have me working from home a lot more, so I bought this model for my home office as well. It's especially useful at home where I don't really have room for a mouse pad and a roaming mouse. The Trackman sits in one place. I also use my computer to switch between Windows XP and Kubuntu Linux. The Trackman is recognized automatically by both operating systems. It's flexible (you can use it with either a USB port or PS/2 port), it's reliable, it's durable, it's easy to clean, and much better for your hand than a conventional mouse.
Just purchased this from Walmart. It was shrink wrapped, so I doubt it was a return. Opened the box to find that the packers put in the WRONG cord! It does not have a USB end and neither end fits into the hard drive . . . Taking this one back to the store and ordering a 500g seagate
Purchased at Office Depot.Wished I read reviews here firstNice size.Left and right click buttons feel nice.Other than that this mouse falls short.Responsiveness is weak and sometimes it just doesn't pick up.Scroll wheel feels cheap.I does not glide well on any surface including mouse pad.I would recommend considering another mouse. I intend to try to return this.
I have been happy enough with these headphones; particularly when used on flights. They do reduce the hum of the aircraft engines, but replace it with a little hiss.The hiss is only noticable in silence. With a music/other signal into the headphones I rarely notice the hiss.I use these on the subway, and they also reduce the train noise (but not the smell of the homeless guy next to me).BIG ISSUE: The rubber ear-pieces that form the seal around the headphone and your ear-hole! These come off relatively easily.In the package you get 3 pairs (a small, a medium, and a large pair). I'm not down to one individual small and one individual large - not comfortable (the small one keeps falling out and the big one feels like a big wet finger being pushed in my ear).So, if you want replacement rubber ear-pieces, you ring Sony Parts.Sony parts then explain the each rubber ear piece costs $4.95 plus tax (plus postage). That's not even for a pair, that's for one. These things are under 1cm large, and are a tiny, flimsy piece of rubber.Bad boy Sony - ripping off existing customers.Oh, and if you want to shop around to source them elsewhere, ask Sony for the part number, and they'll only tell you the part number if you pay them $5 for a research fee. (No joke!)Shame on you Sony!Nice product, a bit flimsy, poor rubber ear-piece design, profiteering on parts costs. Make your own decision.Maybe stretch to a pair of Shure in-ear things instead.Sony quality tends to be good, but they go non-standard with everything and you pay a premium at every point of ownership of their products.
The sound quality is great. The only time I hear static is when I'm listening to Audiobooks on the interstate and have to turn up the volume really loud. But otherwise it's really clear and really easy to set up.
My ViewSonic N2751W 27" LCD won't come on. The red light which used to stay on (and turn to green when the set was turned on) is gone. The red light will come on briefly if I unplug and plug it back in. I purchased it in 2006 and have only had it out of the box for about 6 months of very light use during which it didn't seem to have any problems. ViewSonic's online help was no help at all, just the suggestion that I get it repaired (really?). After doing some research I found this may be a common issue that requires a new power supply. From what I have gathered that should cost well over $300 and I'm not sure if it's worth it.
The processor that the previous reviewer recommends is incompatible with the motherboard. Running a Northwood on a system that will only take Prescott's will make you wonder if your motherboard is DOA. The max cpu that this board can take is 3.2 Ghz. Do not bother attempting to get SATA II support, your system bus is only 32bit at 33mhz, SATA II cards take 66mhz. On the topic of the prescott, yes it runs hot, but there are remedies that reduce the heat. I use the Silverstone NT-06 with the 120mm fan. With all my fans set at the lowest possible setting, my idle temperature is 32 Celsius, load is 38 Celsius. With my my CPU fan on full my temperature drops 2 degrees. With my other fan running I dip down into 28 Celsius for idle and 36 Celsius for load. Use Arctic Silver 5, it is some of the best thermal/heatsink stuff you can do to lower the temperature on your processor.
I can't see what's the big deal about this project. OK, fine, I probably could handle the skipping and fast battery drainage, but then several events happened (below, in chronological order), forcing me to warn people not to buy this product.1. The hold button suddenly didn't work.2. The remote that came with it suddenly stopped working as well.3.The whole unit stopped playing CDs and couldn't function.Forget about customer support!! Rio would just send you a useless FAQ email.Please, please, please don't buy this!!
the information in the site in paragraph PRODUCT DESCRIPTION says that the camera is comaptible with &quot;CP-FXA10 Picture Cradle&quot; and then further says that there is a &quot;picture cradle adapter&quot; included in the package, but the pakage has a plastic holder type thing and there is no adapter included in the normal package, so be careful while u order and do not expect an adapter with your order, as i have not got the same.
It works, but the build quality is so poor that I don't use it = waste of money. You basically have to hold both flash and camera, since the plastic will not support the weight of either.
I think that this product is amazing. For only $75 you can get a great sounding 5.1 surround sound set-up. The sound is crisp, the bass is awesome, and everything about it is awesome! Matrix mode is cool for times when using an application that only allows 2.1 set ups. Logitech delivered a great product!
i have had every brand of amp from $50 to $200 and these american legacy work just as good or better and they never break... of course i only turn them up 1/4 of the way but if all you have is a couple of 12" and a good cd deck like a sony xplode with super fm tuner... its all you need. your cd deck reciever gets 120 watts to your 4 in car speakers and this thing adds the puch... well worth it in any car makes your car fun to drive. why speed and risk a ticket when you can have music that sounds better than a concert!!! chill and drive!
A lot of work went into puting work on an inexpensive floppy disc and it did not perform, so all of the work was lost and had to be done over. This product has been a never fail disc that I can rely on.
I purchased this fan for a DELL Dimension 2400. It fits and works perfectly. It is extremely quiet! I am very happy with this product.
Works as it should. All necessary parts there. A SATA cable would have been nice to include though.
They look very nice, and are very comfortable. Sound quality isn't superb, but for this price you shouldn't be expecting even what you get. Worth it for sure.
This optical drive initially worked perfectly, with or without the AC adapter. But one day it suddenly stopped working. When I put in a CD or DVD, I hear spinning and clicking sounds over and over, as if it's trying to read but it can't. It will not even read the driver disc that came with it. I'm glad I didn't pay much for this item.
I have read all the reviews, but hoped I will be lucky with this hub... Haha! Wekk, it does work but every other time. It looks cook, and I like it, but I wish I haven't bought it. It's ok, it kinda works, so I am keeping it, but I advise you to find another one and not to buy this.
I bought this camcorder more than 1 year ago, and I'm quite satisfied with it, as it really makes good videos, and the special effects are useful too. The flash is not so good, but that's ok. Which I find strange is the bad quality of the pictures, they're supposed to get good resolution. I still hope that's because I just don't have the best software (Pixela Image Mixer 1.0 which came with the cam.), and I'm looking for it. I believe that if the pictures can only be captured that bad, the option wouldn't exist... If anyone knows of any better software and want to let me know at (...)I'd be pleased!A great site Amazon.I'm sorry for my English. Laia from Barcelona
This is a product that keeps getting better and better with each upgrade that the company posts on its website for free. The last update turned it into a whole new product by letting me record my voice in realtime over the music and save on the smart media card. It is now as close to a portable recording studio as one can get. I am into making beats and rhyming over with my teenagers and with this product it is now so easy to do. Why am I writing a review, because my kids can not put it down long enough to write one on their own. We are talking of getting another one for an upcoming birthday present.David &quot;dubdub&quot; Henderson
This camera is great for beginners and those of us who have a fear of anything digital. I'm technically impared and thought I'd have trouble with digital cameras. With the A205 I didn't. It is intuitive to operate. The price was right. The controls are easy to find and operate.The picture quality is good enough for my needs (snapshots of family and vacations) and its easy to operate. I can play with cropping, titles and editing. Batteries drain pretty quickly, but from what I've heard this is normal. Would I buy it again? YES.
The bag was not as 'large' as I thought, but very good quality.
I've purchased hundreds and hundreds of items on Amazon and have never felt compelled as I do now to write a review. This product is amazing. I've always used my 35mm Canon fancy camera, but my husband bought me this camera when it first came out a year or two ago and I've never used the Canon since. It's so easy to use, but better than that, the quality of the pictures is amazing. We took it to Venice, Istanbul, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, Panama, and have returned with pictures that look like postcards. We've since purchased two more for gifts for family members and they feel the same. (Three other friends of ours have bought one on our recommendation and love it.) Now we're buying a fourth one for our daughter's 18th birthday. She needs her own because we won't let her borrow ours - it's always with us no matter what.
The Creative line of products is beauty and estetically presented. But this item in particular offers poor performance. The tweeter sound is imperceptible and the woofer not have enough power. Definitively tha Cambridge Soundworks line is highly superior.
Simple solution -- also nice because it has a steeper angle that other lapdesks, which puts the computer at a better angle for typing.
I've got a 13 inch MBP and this stand absolutely perfect!SImple, clean, minimilist design.Super sturdy.Two thumbs up.
I have a little projector and I wanted to hook up the sound to our camper speakers and needed a long cord to make it happen. I have the two cord and the coupler worked great.
I generally get gift cards for amazon often and it negates me having to use my real money for the points. It's fast, quick and easy. Don't let the bad reviewers stray you away from doing this. You CAN use gift cards, it doesn't take forever to generate a code and it's not problematic. Enjoy :)
Fits perfect works like a charm. I lost mine on my old XTI replaced with this item I added a couple of crazy glue drops to make it secure and make sure that I don't loose it again.Canon products is the way to go no copies.
This is the perfect solution to extend our FIOS to a kitchen TV. Simple setup and works well.
very good speaker I use it for mid driver in a tree way system, I compare with others more expensive speakers and it's the best of them, very good definition.
This solidly made bayonet-style rear lens cap is essential for anyone who owns more than one lens. It is far more secure than the translucent "tupperware-style" push-on rear cap supplied with some Nikkor lenses. Those things have no positive retention and I would only use one to keep the back of the lens off the table when cleaning the sensor, or if the lens was going back into its original packaging (in the plastic bag and then into the styrofoam/pressed paper inside the box) because they're just too insecure for field use. The LF-1 is cheap insurance for your expensive glass!
This product is ideal for use on a table; but it is great for using laptop in bed which is where I do most of my writing. Comfortable, durable, good value.
The sound quality is awful. The CD player stuck as soon as a CD was entered. This was supposed to be a cute stereo, A gift for my Mother and it turned out to be embarrassing! I had to by another stereo system to replace.
Pros:Cheap - I bought it for $34 at staplesCons:Quality or Design flaw - it uses TWO USB ports, I have never seen any other manufacturer require two USB ports, you could try to use one port, it may or may not work. For me it never worked, it seems it couldn't get enough power and just hang the computer.
Needing to replace my really ancient Visioneer scanner for importing 35mm slides and negatives into CS2 at a higher quality, I settled on the buying either the Canon 8600F or the 4400F. As I see it, the 8600F is an industrial-strength version of the lightweight 4400F, but costs about $70 more. The 8600 is somewhat bigger and weighs 50% more than the 4400F, but otherwise they're pretty much identical in capabilities and operation. In fact, Canon's website shows identical sales blurb for both the 4400F and the 8600F. The supplied software (CanoScan Toolbox, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, NewSoft Presto PageManager, ScanSoft OmniPage SE) are identical for both the 4400F & the 8600F. The PS Elements 5.0 included with the 8600F was not important since I use CS2. The only unknown is what exactly is the difference between the 8600F's "built-in FARE Level 3 retouching technology" and the 4400F's "built-in retouching technology." I suspect it's nearly the same. So I bought the 4400F from Amazon (best price).Installation was a snap and the first scan came out as expected. A bit slow, but all decent resolution scans are slow regardless of who makes the scanner unless you want to spend big bucks. The only negative is the lack of a power button on the 4400F (if you're like me, you'll always forget to pull the plug when you've finished scanning). Although it'd be easy to put a switch on the power cord, the switch would have to be located near the plug socket, so a switch really wouldn't be all that much helpful.The net of all of this is that if you plan to do some really heavy-duty scanning and also would like to utilize Photoshop Elements 5.0 for image enhancing, go with the 8600F. Otherwise, use the 4400F.My crude comparison of Canon's 8600F and the 4400F:-----------------------------8600F---------4400FWeight:-------------------- 9.3 pounds---6.2 poundsHeight:--------------------- 4.9 inches---3.3 inchesWidth:--------------------- 11.3 inches--10.2 inchesDepth:--------------------- 18.6 inches--18.7 inchesOn/off button------------- yes------------noPhotoshop Elements 5.0- yes------------no ($43 @Vio)Built-in FARE Level 3----- yes-------------?retouching technologyCost:---------------------- $160--------- $92
The HP iPAQ Pocket pc rz1710 is a good buy for the first time pocket pc user. The built in applications are very usefull for managing your day to day activities. Furthermore its screen resolution is great for the price. However it does not come with bluetooth or wifi which severely limits its ability to connect to other modern gadgets or the internet. In addition its low internal RAM prevents it from running many third party applications. In summary, If you are looking for basic functionality to help organise your activities, this product is for you.If you need more than that a higher end product is what you should be looking for.
This is the best loupe I've ever seen. You can see an extremely sharp image. If you want to use it to review slides, be aware you will need a light source.
First I'll say that I have no one to blame but myself for having bought this unit - I purchased it sight unseen on eBay. I can't say that it does not do what it is supposed to - and it has survived several long car trips without problems. The DVD player has worked fine throughout. However, it does have one major fault: the display is simply not bright enough. It's OK in the house (provided you dim the lights). However, in the car the display is almost unusable. Even in the back seat of a minivan with dark-tinted windows I had to block off the sides with cardboard to make the display watchable.So the bottom line is that the unit doesn't quite fulfill it's promise. I would not recommend it to anyone. I would recommend that anyone looking for such a unit buy from a local store where they can return the device if not satisfied. My only compensation is that I paid considerably less than the average price for the unit I have.
This is a great product. It arrived on time for Christmas. The product is as expected and we have no issues.
Love this for watching TV at night in bed. The sound is great and takes no time at all to recharge.
I couldn't believe how well these speakers worked for the price. I thought it had to be a scam, but the sound is great, they fold up neatly, and the volume gets pretty loud. Absolutely a great buy for anyone looking for a pair of portable speakers for the beach, the park, or any outdoor use.
I'll keep it short, the headphones are not very comfortable for me, I don't like the cable, but the sound is great and that's why I bought it, also the price was very good for me. Another plus is 2 year warranty and made in Ireland-Europe, not China!
I loved this remote until the most used buttons stopped working after about a year and a half. Since it is out of warranty is basically now a paper weight. At first I would have given this unit 5 stars, now I will only give it one star.
Even though the Grado Earphones were listed as used, they were showroom quality. I am very pleased with my purchase.
Good points:-Size: It's tiny! Fits in a hand, jean pocket, etc. So light, great for exercising. Perfect for plane travel. Sounds great with my Aiwa noise cancelling travel headphones.-Expandable: Uses MMC cards to add another 64 MB of space. Sadly, MMC cards don't go higher than that yet.-... For the price, it's a great deal.-Face plates: OK, so it isn't crucial, but I had fun making my own face plates to customize the player.Bad points:-Earbuds are big and painful. I scoffed at a reviewer who wrote this, but it's true. But those are easily replaced.-Buttons are hard to push. But that way you don't accidentally turn it off while exercising, I guess.-Software: Audio manager that transfers files is slightly buggy. Not fatal, still workable. The MisicMatch software that comes with it is great -- I already had a full version of it anyway.Some people are annoyed by it's small display screen that doesn't show titles. I don't care -- I loaded the songs, why do I need to see the titles again when only 13 fit on the player anyway?Overall, I love it. It's cute, it's small, and it works. I get comments on it where ever I go. I'd buy it again.
No problems using this item. Great for when you have more than 5 USB connections.I would recommend it!
I ordered this because of the price and that's what I got. When I opened the box there was bubble wrap around the cartridge, I opened the bubble wrap to find it wrapped in plastic, impressive. When I took the plastic wrapped cartridge out of the bubble wrap my hands were black, where it rested on my desk was black and the sleeves of my shirt were black. The toner had spilled out of the cartridge and everything associated with it was covered in toner. I immediately returned it to the packaging and asked for a return form. I am hopeful I can get everything clean. Very poor product.
I've had nothing but problems with this card since the day my brand new computer shipped with it. I won't go into the problems i had initially with this card but lets just say i had to press the power button on my monitor every 5 minutes just to see a picture. I had to ship my computer back to the company that i purchased it from where they did a number of hotfixes. I got it back, and at least this time i could see my desktop. Well, lets try a game, i thought to myself. I put Max Payne in with glorious anticipation, thinking everything has been taken care of. I fondly remembered, not long ago, playing on my p3 450 with a GeForce 2 and how much fun it was. Sure there was a lot of slow down, but it looked great and i had a blast playing it. Well 10 minutes into the game and things look great, i couldn't be happier. The game freezes. On a good day i can play maybe 30 minutes without a lockup. Oh but it's not just Max Payne that locks up or flat out crashes, Black and White, Giants Citizen Kabuto, Everquest, Rogue Spear and most recently Half-life. Initially with half-life, specifically Counter-Strike, the worst problem i would encounter would be columns of white lines running vertically up and down my screen. If i remember correctly the last time i had this problem was before i downloaded and installed the Cat3.2 drivers. Well the Cat3.2 drivers have gotten rid of the occasional white lines that had plagued me, but instead the game just crashes. So i thought to myself one night. Gee, maybe the card has some sort of issue with my mainboard. I have a Shuttle AS45GTR. I visited their website looked around and decided to download their newest sis AGP driver, as well as their lastest BIOS version. I thought this may do the trick because listed in the BIOS version history there was a fix for - 2.Fixed ATI 8x AGP Run 3DWinbench issue. (ATI vendor ID: 1002 R300 dev ID:4E44. That's got to be it! I thought. 20 minutes later after i was confidently running around the world of everquest happily slaughtering a pack of cougers, Bam- crash. Earlier this morning i was on an ASUS message board and noticed many posts with questions dealing with Radeon 9700 Pro issues fixes. It appears i'm not the only one out there with a problem, And i doubt the 3.3 drivers will fix a damn thing. I don't care if it's one of the fastest cards on earth, it could summon the ghost of Jesus Christ for all i care, if i can't play games without crashes or lock-ups, it ain't worth a dime. Did Radeon design this to only work on specific Intel based chipsets, cause it sure as hell don't work on an SIS 648 based board. I will wait patiently for the next batch of drivers, and if those fail i would look for the newest offering Nvidia has to offer. Never had a problem with my voodoo 3, or my GeForce 2, but this Radeon card sure through one hell of a curve at my patience.
For a simple stand this is not to bad. I use it with my Galaxy Tab 2 7". Adjusting it for your device takes some getting used to but don't hurl it against the wall. Take your time.This may seem like a lot of money to pay for a few simple pieces of plastic. That's because it is.Relatively speaking this is better than the two other I have tried. Both were manufactured by Samsung. The only one I have not tried is the:USB Docking Cradle for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0$28.99.This will probably work but I'm not in the mood to spend the $29.00.PAY ATTENTION TO SMALL PRINT AND ASK. If it does not say the Docking Cradle is for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7" don't go near it. Even so, the last one I tried was supposed to work but the base of the tab was too thick for the dock.One of these is simply a stand and has do docking capabilities. Actually that is all I was looking for.
It serves perfectly my needs, the photo compartments are big enough for both the camera and the lens. The compartment above could be a little bit bigger. The quality is very good.
didn;t need these but kept anyway u never no so good thing to have in a tight and a good price too
this device was very easy to install and very little configuration necessary. Wireless == freedom from cat 5 cables in a big way!!Also, it's loaded with a lot of features.
Previously I had tried to replace this fan and accidentally bought just the fan and not the entire assembly. This purchase was my chance to go back and get it right. The unit fit perfectly and is doing it's job keeping the CPU cool. My wife was borrowing my tablet to check email and do other things she needs to do on the internet, but this fan gave her back her own laptop where she is more comfortable and has all of her bookmarks, etc.The unit didn't ship quite as quickly as I was expecting, but did arrive promptly once it was sent out.
This item was not expensive. I am very happy with my purchase. I would definitely recommend it to my family and friends.
This was a birthday present for my 17 yr-old son. He claims it filled his expectations. Good quality sound. Liked the personally customizable background. Didn't give the 5th star because you can't see photos and listen to music at the same time, plus it classifies groups with "The" as part of it's name(i.e. The Beatles) all under "T" which makes this one a rather large category difficult to search through. Which in the end is not such a big deal.
I am standardizing on the 77mm filters and purchased this adapter to connect my Nikon 18-200mm lens to the 77mm size THIN NIKON CPL. I got this product over the all plastic ones as it seemed stronger and because of the feedback here. I think it was the right decision. The adapter screws on nicely to the lens and the filter screws in smoothly to the adapter.Please note I am using the THIN Nikon CPL without trouble. Elsewhere, some have indicated that the THIN filters have less threads to grab on with. I had no problems! Can't ask for more. For any other lenses (that are not 77mm sized), I would have no problem buying another one of these again.
I purchased this product on sale - and like another reviewer said, I can indeed see why it was. The frequency of fatal errors make this product nearly unusable.This product is particularly frustrating in that the software errors tend to occur intermittently and without any apparent pattern. For example, in the Invoice Design View you may get "Application Terminated. Error Accessing object property...", and the application will close. And you can kiss your work goodbye, too.This is a shame because the product does have such potential. It does (would do) everything I need it to do for invoicing and tracking payments. But, it is far too buggy and crashes far too often.
The first mouse I ever loved! This is a great mouse for a notebook. It is small yet very comfortable in the hand. The USB plug is also small. It works beautifully even on uneven surfaces (like my couch). I'm no techie so I don't have the fancy words to use, but it's great! I also like that it matches my Dell notebook ... no biggie for most people, but women like that sort of thing.
I purchased this bag for my son for Christmas; he is a database analyst for world COM and takes his laptop everywhere. This bag is snappy looking and just the right size for a laptop, and accessories.
I bought the WGU624 before reviewers had time to play with it. I'll not make a mistake like that again. First, despite the claim of improved range it failed to deliver a useful signal to a location that my old D-Link managed to reach with decent signal quality.Other than that, it ran well. The fun started when an electrician accidentally killed the breaker to my computer room. I don't know if a spike zapped something in the router but it never behaved right afterwards (although none of my other gear had this problem). It began by losing connections on the port-forwarding services. I had to keep restarting my email client to reach my mail server.I finally decided to start over, following the instructions for resetting the router back to factory defaults. After that, the router dropped *all* connections after about 45 minutes. Repeating the reinstall didn't help.To be honest, I never contacted Netgear's tech support about it. I'd read that they weren't very helpful and I didn't have the time or patience to go through that when I run a business depending on that router. I went to BestBuy and picked up a Linksys WRT54G for fifty bucks and it's run flawlessly.
I have purchased my 2nd Polaroid portable DVD player. I am writing this because I read other reviews about Polaroid DVDs and a couple writers made derogatory comments about the durability of the Polaroid DVD product. Well, I want you to know that I think they're wrong. We received, as a purchase bonus, a 7-inch Polaroid DVD player. I use it 3 times a week. I can't tell you how many times I knocked that player to the floor over the last 3 years, and how it continued to perform perfectly. I watch DVDs while I exercise on my treadmill (an activity that I highly recommend). I don't know how I do it, but maybe by reaching to adjust the volume, I catch the cord going into the wall socket and knock it off its shelf ... and it continues to work. Well, I have been so impressed with its performance and durability that I have purchased a new Polaroid DVD player. My husband promises he'll construct a better shelf for me to put the player on so it won't crash to the floor.
This is an excellent camera, no doubt about it.Don't fall for the "sales pitch" in the store with the megapixel hype. Unless you are printing posters, 6.1 MP is more than good enough for most people. I haven't met anyone able to distinguish between 6mp and 12mp when printed on a 8x10.There are bell & whistles, but frankly as long as you can adjust ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, and activate the Denoiser - what other options does a photographer really need ?I like the fact it uses AA regular batteries. High-capacity AA rechargables last as long as the other type, and they are easily and cheaply replaced.People who think you HAVE to get a $2000 15MP camera usually have very little experience shooting. Ansel Adams shot very sharp gorgeous photos 80 years ago with what was (equal to) much less than a 6MP camera...so don't look down on the 6.1 MP, BELIEVE ME, it is certainly enough.Better lenses, will improve the picture quality long before higher megapixels will.So in conclusion, this camera is excellent, and I'd gladly pay 3 to 4hundred for this before I pay 7 hundred of more just to get a few more megapixels that probably won't even be noticed.
I love this case, is perfect for Sony HDR-CX100, holds the camera with attached battery, extra battery and memory card very well.
Before purchasing this product the picture quality on my television was blurry at best. After I connected the signal booster to the television, picture quality improved tremendously. It looks like a brand new televison!!. If you are having problems with a weak signal this is the best product to fix that. The product is inexpensive, easy to install and does exactly what it said it would do.
Just be sure to get a case along with it, because the large screen could get scratched.
Pros: 1200 x 1200 dpi. Easy installation. Great outputs on photo-quality paper for photographs. Inkjet cartridge is easy to replace. Paper feeding is not messy as in some other printers. Excellent lexmark software included.Cons: Slow in printing. Black &amp; white printing could be better, but is excellent for this price range (The blacks are not totally &quot;black&quot;, but I'm nitpicking). Costly cartridges, as compared to other brands (Canon &amp; HP).
TO ALL THE MANY THAT HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS VCR GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND LEARN HOW TO READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTONS. THIS VCR IS ONE OF THE BEST IN IT`S CLASS OF SUPER VHS VCR`S.IT`S NOT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST LIKE ONE REVIEWER WROTE. AS FAR AS SONY THE CONSUMER LINE IS JUNK IF YOU WANT SONY YOU HAVE TO GO INTO THE PROFESSIONAL LINE. IT`S REALLY ASHAME THAT MOST ELECTIC COMPANIES ARE GOING THAT WAY SCREWING THE CONSUMERS AND PUTTING THERE MONEY ON THE PRO LINE. BUT THE HR-S3901U IS A HELL OF A MACHINE...............
This device is advertised on its own packaging as being compatible with Windows 98, period. There is nothing about Windows 98 SE being the only version that is compatible. In fact, the tech folks at Fujifilm have been unable to get my IBM computer with Windows 98 to work with this device. It works fine with my Gateway laptop running Windows 2000 but a major reason why I got this was so that I could carry data back and forth between the two computers. Fujifilm's support is polite, incompetent and prone to using &quot;canned&quot; responses. If you have Windows 98 do not consider this product! [By the way, on the day I tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to install this, I had absolutely no problems installing an Iomega Zip 250 drive (USB, host-powered)! Iomega gets it; Fujifilm does not.]
My notes on Microsoft Wireless Base Station setup:-- if running Windows 2000, you are in for tough going. The setup wizard will not work with W2000, so you are on your own doing a manual setup and reading every one of the fine-printed tech-speak words on pages 41 through 72 of the user guide. You will start feeling pretty lonely by about page 50. On page 84 of the users guide it says "setup and functionality are limited for Windows 2000".-- the AC adaptor is 120V AC/60Hz, not 50 to 60Hz, so take note Europeans. This is a US-only-electric supply product (AC adaptor output is 12VDC/500mA.-- the MS Base Station lies between your DSL/Broadband modem and your computer, and can connect to your computer only by using an Ethernet connection. So, if your DSL/Broadband modem connects to your computer using USB only, you are out of luck.Go find another base station.Bottom line: Dont even think about buying this product without a thorough review. Save your receipt!
I ordered this item and it came form 47th Street Photo. However, instead of getting the Adorama bubble level they sent the Opetka version. I guess I should have known better since the Adorama is a more expensive item and the one advertised here is the same price as the Opetka. So if you think you're getting a good deal forget it, this is just a bait and switch deal--I won't ever trust 47th Street Photo again. That said the item is OK and probably worth what I paid for it, and it looks like it will do the job.
Loved the camera... until it broke! This was my first digital camera purchase and I bought Olympus because I've had good experiences with the brand previously. The camera takes good pictures, is lightweight, looks good and I enjoyed it for about 18 months when the slider broke. I am not hard on equipment so believed this to be a manufacturers defect and called Olympus who stated they will fix it... for $150. Great... I'll get it fixed and then have it break again 18 months later? Not a real good deal. What I've got now is an expensive paperweight. I'll put my money where it'll do the most good... in another camera and probably not an Olympus! It doesn't matter how good something is if it doesn't work. Anyone want a real pretty paperweight?
These are great headset replacements because they expand in your ear and take out all the external noise. They also do not fall out when you are exercising as opposed to the rubber headsets. I use them in the gym and when I am running.
The product was easy to install and has been very reliable. I would recommend this product to anyone.
Bought this item over a year ago and still using it. Haven't had any problems and still works fine.
We often prefer brand name product such as Sony, Toshiba, or SanDisk and pay much money with strong belief that we got a great stuff. However, due to competition between business companies in global market, most of brand name products are now assembled in China or Taiwan, so the quality of brand name products, in fact, not as good as we think anymore. If we carefully read some tiny words around the UPC Barcode of Kingston SD Memory Card, we can see that Kingston's products are assembled in Japan, so the quality of Kingston Memory card is as good as quality of brand name products like Sony or Toshiba but we can buy Kingston Memory at an affordable price. To spend my money wisely, I prefer Kingston product; great stuff at great price.
This is the iPad carrier I chose. After reading many reviews, and looking on many web sites, this seemed to be the most well made, toughest, and most functional bag for the buck! That assumption proved to be true. This bag is constructed very well, sturdy, and has room to carry everything for your iPad or tablet, and then some. Ample padding to keep your iPad safe from the bangs and bumps of life. It was a gift, and my partner loves it.
As most previous reviewers have said, this percolator brews very hot, delicious coffee. I had a Cuisinart grind n' brew and grew tired of the time it took to clean the darn thing because I always like to start every morning with a good, fresh cup o' joe.Not having ever brewed with a percolator, but having fond memories of my mother doing it, I decided to take a chance on the Presto because of all the positive reviews. I wasn't disappointed. I was a little wary that there was no automatic shut-off for the coffee pot because I tend to be a little forgetful and thought I might burn it out if I left for work and forgot to unplug it. I solved that dilemna by purchasing an automatic shut-of timer and used the 2 hour setting.I also read a few reviews that mentioned using a paper filter to keep the grounds that percolate out of the basket to a minimum. I tried doing that and found that using a filter actually caused more to leave the basket. I'm guessing that the design engineers took it all into account when they designed it. There are very few grounds in the coffee pot just using the basket that came with the pot. The smell that permeates the kitchen in the morning is awesome!
Very nice, and I got more than I thought I was ordering. It was legitimately a box with 10 rolls!
The Brother laser printer has been a big money saver, as it relieves me of having to go to Kinko's to get copying done, as the cost per page is lower to print out a document multiple times than to get it copied. Should have done this sooner.
This is a great value and suited my needs perfectly! Although some feel the lights are not as bright or strong, they are quite suitable for me, and the light box is fantastic! I did not want to have to spend a huge amount of money on a set, so this fit the bill for me and is perfect for what I need. I give it an A+!
wall mount comes with everything you need to secure to any wall. It's a little heavy ,so you may need help. Was easy to install.Would work with seller again.
I thought that it was a real camera!!!! Its a toy. I had to buy another one. Blurred images,untrue colors name it
The player is awful if you are using it to listen to lectures; it only recognizes 25 minutes of an mp3. Plus, the fast forward function is EXTREMELY slow (to fast forward 10 mins would take about 3-4 minutes of holding down the button).Otherwise, it plays music fine, though the software on the mp3 player is no where near as nice as what you get with ipods (e.g. if you pull the headphones out of the jack it will pause the file, or it will remember the exact location in a file where you last left off instead of restarting a file if you turn the player off), but on the flip side it is also significantly cheaper.Overall, you get what you pay for.
This is a good solid tripod for the money. Well worth it. It's not too heavy or flimsy. It's just right.
32 high capacity kunguru flash drive that was never received. I e-mailed the supplier and receivec no response. I am attempting to claim my money to Amazon.bad review. do not purshase from the supplier :Thanks for your order, Lupe G lopez!Want to manage your order online?If you need to check the status of your order or make changes, please visit our home page at Amazon.com and click on Your Account at the top of any page.Purchasing Information:E-mail Address: wlopez5193@aol.comBilling Address:Wilfredo Lopez7830 NW 6th St Apt 106Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-5191United StatesShipping Address:Wilfredo Lopez7830 NW 6th St Apt 106Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-5191United StatesOrder Grand Total: $46.98Get the Amazon.com Visa Card or the Amazon.com Business Visa Card instantly and automatically get $30 back after your first purchase. Plus get up to 3% rewards.Order Summary:Shipping Details : HandNOrder #: 102-1944681-6149813Shipping Method:Shipping Preference: Group my items into as few shipments as possibleSubtotal of Items: $41.99Shipping & Handling: $4.99------Total for this Order: $46.98Delivery estimate: February 11, 2009 - February 27, 2009Shipping estimate for these items: February 5, 2009 - February 6, 2009 1 "32GB High Capacity USB2.0FLASH"Electronics; $41.99Sold by: HandN--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Where can I get help with reviewing or changing my orders?To learn more about managing your orders on Amazon.com, please visit our Help pages at amazon.com/help/orders/.Please note: This e-mail message was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. Please do not reply to this message.Thanks again for shopping with us.Amazon.comEarth's Biggest Selection
This product was mailed quickly and was in great condition. The box was pretty banged up, but did what it was supposed to.
Had no problems swapping the connecter plates to use in a low-profile Dell. The noise does not seem to be enough to be noticable over the building's HVAC system.
This item was purchased/received 14 Dec. 2009I've used NHT Classic Three speakers for the last 3 years as stereo speakers. I like their accurate and large room filling sound. So, I decided to use them in my home cinema system.
This is the best hd player hands down that is presently on the market. Right now it does seem as if blu-ray has a strong advantage in the format war due to warner brothers recent decision but don't let that stop you from buying this player (if you can find one). Even if hd dvd dies you will still have the best upconverting dvd player on the market and you will still be able to enjoy a library of over 400 hd dvd movies. Also consider the fact that Toshiba won't stop making dvd players which means there will be options to get it serviced in the future should it break down on you. If you have the money to burn go ahead and get it.
I bought this percolator to replace a standard, plastic-laden coffee maker, and I have absolutely no regrets! This pot makes consistently good, HOT coffee without making any annoying beeps or whistles. The coffee stays hot until you unplug the pot. I think this is a "greener" way to make coffee, too -- no plastic components leaching God-knows-what into your coffee, and no longer a need for the disposable liners for the brew basket. Every little bit helps.
This printer easily handled a new USB jumpdrive, with photos exported from iPhoto on an old G3 iBook, and was just intuitive to operate. But by far the best feature, besides the many ways you can get photos INTO this printer, is the fact that you know exactly what you per print cost is, because you've already bought the paper and the dye transfer cartridge for 10, 40 or 160 prints.You can scroll through the prints and decide, for each one, how many prints you want. If you have ten sheets, you can print ten prints. You decide. Really great product from Kodak.
And hot and fresh for hours. My husband (a true coffee lover) loves it. I don't know why anyone still uses drip coffee makers....
ROM initialization error on startup.Can't install driver for VGA controller if you try to use the setup CD.Crash on shutdown.BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) if you try to dock it.It is definitely not for you if you use a Lenovo ThinkPad.
Mount is sturdy and does not take huge amount of wall space. Includes hardware necessary to mount but does not include required drill bit(4 stars instead of 5) which most mounts in this price range do. Overall well worth the price.
I scan only 35 mm black-and-white negative film (including C-42). Scanning at 4800 dpi, 16 bit I get beautiful scans with great detail (about 58 MB files). Love the automation of scanning 24 negatives at once. It takes only about 70 minutes. Scan quality better than a pro-photo cd and close to the quality of a drum scan.Setup was easy. Build quality is good. I'm quite happy. Would highly recommend.
At first it seemed superfluous to have a remote in addition to all the other camera gear my father has. But then my friend tried to take a picture of us using a tripod. Everytime he wanted to change the settings he had to move the tripod and then reposition it. This handy little bugger makes it easier to set up a camera and control the settings without changing the position of the camera. I was very pleased with the price as well for what it can do.
The product appears to be as advertised - original genuine Canon Ink. Experience has taught that my Canon S9000 Photo printer preforms admirably on Canon ink and not so good on generic ink. Product arrived in a timely fashion but poorly packaged although undamaged.
I got this iPod speaker dock in and plugged it right up and worked great! I probably used this 4-5x a week. Last time I used it it worked fine and now when I try and play something through it, it just skips horribly and makes a buzzing sound and will not come on. I have had this total for about a 1.5 months. Of course its 10 days past returning date!I would NOT recommend this at all!! It initially worked great then broke instantly! If after reading the other reviews you still want to get it, don't leave a review until after using this for along time!
This little router is packed with tons of features. My only issue is that the device does not support extra VLAN's and you cannot configure subinterfaces on the the 4 switchport LAN interfaces.Great SOHO router with more features than you can ever use but not a great LAB router due above reasons.I wouldn't suggest this device to users that do not know IOS.
Worked fine for a week and then simply stopped working. Have tested power supply etc. but no luck.
Even after my collegue's advice to go for a brand name, i went for this and paid the price. This burner stops burning after 22 mins... i wasted 3 dvds so far and i'm still in the 30 days return period... i'm running to circuitcity today to get rid of this crap... DONT EVER BUY I/O MAGIC PRODUCTS....
My first drive had the same diagnostic error as everyone who has reported here within 3 months. 1st replacement had the same error within 3 days (refurbished). 2nd replacement had same error 1st day (refurbished). 3rd friggin refurbished replacement I've received today had the same dang error. I'll be making another call tomorrow. Stay away from this at all cost.
This is by far the best toy you can buy for your kids when they enjoy being creative and using their imagination. Digital Blue is one of the best kids' toys companies - but I bet this is their best product. This includes a video camera, installation CD, and a computer cradle for the camera. What you do with the camera is you film what you want to film, take it inside, download it to the computer, and then edit it. The editing stuff includes explosions, 3D - Animated Aliens, lightning, etc. as visual. There are tons of sound effects to use - also there is music for the background. You can even make your own sound effects. And in the misc. catagory, there is painting for your movie, text to add to your movie (You can even do the end credits!), and things to cut and paste on the movie. After you're done, you export it into a different file on the computer and you can send it over e - mail to your friends. This is the best! - You won't be disappointed.
This is very good flash extention cable from Nikon.I have 3rd party one before but sometime it doesn't work right.So if you have Nikon camera don't waste your $ to buy 3rd party one.You only pay $20-25 more for this one and it will save you a lot of troubles!!!
I'm still scratching my head over the bargain of all bargains that I found when I spotted this little beauty. It cost a whopping $119.99 at a local Office Depot in Mississippi, where I was spending the Holidays. On a whim I just glanced at the sales table, and there, just waiting for me, was my Lumix FX12. Was I searching for a replacement for my Sony CyberShot 5.1? No. But the price was too good to resist, so I bought it on the spot. Thank heavens I did. I just downloaded my first batch of shots, and WOW! I'm impressed. My assistant was looking over my shoulder and said that he would frame 3 or 4 and put them up immediately in his home.One drawback, which, frankly, is true of my Sony as well: Too much lag time between shoot and shutter, if something is moving quickly. I got several shots of my Maltese and Chihuahua's backsides! Ah, well, the ones that I did get looked as though they were 3-D and jumping right out of the frame. I'm using Microsoft Digital Image and it's a breeze for me, probably because I've only used it and never educated myself in Photoshop.Can you tell that I'm thrilled?
This is a great lens that works well in action photography as well as some still shots. I find that I would like to have had a greater range of f-stops but that comes with the territory. I knew that ahead of time. Lens quality is superior. This one is a keeper.
This is a great product offered by APC. We use it on our systems that do not have redundant power supplies. It, in essence, replaces that need.
I have owned the Canon BJC portable printers in the past and they have worked flawlessly, but the package HP has put together with this printer can not be beat. The ease of installation, wireless capability, and the battery life have earned it 4 stars. It is bulky as compared to the competition, but it makes up for this in other areas.
I like the software. It's easy to use for both Backup and Sync. Although it installs yet more permanently running services on your computer.However, and this probably intended as a feature, the drive seems to adjust its speed depending on available power from the USB bus.I tried dragging a 760MB file to the Maxtor, and it copied in 39 seconds, for an adequate 19MB/sec average rate. This is when my 4 USB ports had 1 or 2 flash drives plugged in.But with all ports full, the drive suddenly started estimating 33 to 60 minutes to finish copying the same file. (I didn't wait to see the final result.)This is on my desktop (ABIT NF7 mobo). I expect some notebooks to be shirking on the recommended power to the USB ports, but not a desktop. Huh.So maybe it's falling back to USB 1.1 speed in low power situations? That's what the performance feels like.So to you Maxtor product managers, this would be a feature if you made the drive light blink RED when it was operating in low power SLOW mode and white in fast mode. As it is, when the drive is performing abysmally sometimes and great other times, and you don't figure out it's due to the power load you've currently got on the USB bus, you assume the product is failing. In low power mode, my Windows 2000 system would be unresponsive for 20 seconds - 2 minutes; I attribute this to trying to run a drive at USB 1.1 speeds.Now that I know what to look for, I'm going to keep the drive. You can order a power adapter from Maxtor ($29 when I just checked). Might be needed if your computer is underpowering the USB bus. It would have to be a dire emergency to tolerate the low speed mode.
What is there to say? The product works, and the price is right. The insulation is rubber-like silicon (I'm guessing), similar to the kind that are flame-resistant. Although it made the cables thick and heavy, but that just shows it's a quality product.
I just bought two more of these headphones for my grandchildren, but not because they need the great sound. The kids benefit from other attributes. I have some terrific in-ear headphones that not only deliver the goods sound-wise but block other sound. While that's perfect on the tractor, other times I want good sound with more ease and the ability to hear other things if necessary. The quality of sound these simple earphones deliver is astonishing. It does, however, depend on how you position them. You have to have them in right way around, of course. I like to wear them hanging under my chin so they don't interfere with taking my glasses on and off which I do a lot and they're so lightweight they stay in place well. It's quick off and on when necessary and they don't catch in my hair, but sometimes when I move my head down it moves the headpiece, which moves the earpieces and the sound isn't delivered as directly which makes a difference. It encourages me to sit up straight :). The sound is more consistent when wearing the headphones over your head as designed; it's just not necessary to wear them that way.For the kids, the headphones are replacing the earbuds that came with their little MP3 players. We've found the ones that came with them are a bit too big for their ears and won't stay in place reliably. After watching my granddaughter carrying her beloved little gadget around holding one bud up to an ear, I decided this type headset would be an improvement, and indeed it is. Since the headpiece is adjustable it works for her as well as for me. She can still hear us when necessary, but can also enjoy her music without fussing with the headphones, which is great, especially in the car. They work really well with the DVD player on trips since they don't take up much room in the case, are easy for the kids to put on and take off and are so lightweight they are comfortable. They've already learned the trick of pulling one earpiece out so as to hear Mommy better and letting it easily reset into their ear when the message has been acknowledged. This is so much easier than removing and resetting an earbud, I really value the ease as well.All that said, I love them for myself and although I carry earbuds with me, these are the headphones I use around the house. The first time I used them I couldn't believe I could get sound that impressive out of such modest headphones. I'd expect it from multi-hundred dollar headphones, but I think you'll find these are as good as the much bulkier noise canceling headphones. I highly recommend giving them a try. You might be as surprised as I was.
I really wish there was a NO STAR setting, because that would have been the most accurate review of this device.First, the DVD player cannot play a variety of DVD's that other DVD players have no problems with, i.e., Gods & Generals.When I hit the menu or info buttons, more often than not all I got was a little white hand in the corner of the screen.Also, as far as angle and zoom functions are concerned, forget about them. Zoom is a slow process and angle just serves to conflict with on screen menus.In other words, when angle does come up and you're supposed to change by using the arrows on your remote, if there are any icons on screen it changes the icons instead, so the angle is unaffected.Then comes its TV functions, or lack there of. It takes forever to warm up, and you can expect a large black box to randomly appear on screen at any given time. The only way to get rid of the box is to change the channel and change back.As far as changing the channel is concerned, I have never seen a television change the channel as slowly as this device does. I remember when I saw my first remote TV in the late 70's and how long it took the TV to then actually physically move the knob on the TV's front after you pressed the remote button. That was still faster than this DVD/TV combo.Also that nice on-screen show identification function, I've come to expect from RCA TVs is missing.I ordered, received and returned this device in less than 15 days.The tragedy of all of this is that I was an RCA fan! I have an RCA TV/VCR that has served me great for years! I love my RCA VCRs, tape players and alarm clock. In fact, I even wrote a very positive review of my RCA alarm clock on Amazon. I have come to rely on RCA for high-to-mid quality products at a low price point. This is the first time I have seen RCA's quality to be as low as its price.All of this said, I have to compliment Amazon. This is the first time I have ever had to return a big ticket item to Amazon and their clear, easy-to-follow process has been a tremendous comfort.So when it comes to this RCA TV/DVD combo, it is to be avoided and if you don't, well, at least you can count on Amazon's low effort return policy to set things right.
I use this headset with Dragon Naturally Speaking 11 on Windows 7. It's not on the Nuance list of tested devices, but I found it works with no problems and the accuracy was great right out of the box when using the enclosed USB adapter. Interestingly, I purchased a second MX500i at a retail store in Canada, which came in slightly different packaging and had a different USB adapter, and it didn't work with Dragon so I returned it and bought another of this version. (I like it so much I wanted to have a spare on hand).The headset is very comfortable. I wear glasses and am sensitive to pressure so I find most over-the-ear or headband type of headsets unwearable. I usually find earbuds uncomfortable as well due to small ear canals. This headset is the only one I've found that I can tolerate for long periods. The ear piece swivels to fit the shape of your ears, and the under (rather than over) ear piece that holds it on is barely noticeable. It's also made of a soft flexible rubber. The headset is very light weight.
From reading other reviews I knew that Samsung's customer service in the USA was poor. So, if there is a problem with your TV you will need to deal with it. However, the price was very attractive; so, I decided to take a chance. Surely, the unit broke in a little over a month. It simply quit working - picture/sound stopped showing, could not even turn it off with the remote or on-unit buttons. Called Samsung's 800-number next morning. They took all information and said that they needed to schedule a repair visit with a local field engineer. They tried to conference an engineer in while on the call, but could not reach them, and promised that they would be calling me back. I waited until afternoon (nobody called back, of course), and called the same 800-number. I complained that nobody called me, and this time they were able to get to somebody. The person that I talked to said that they don't have anybody to come look at my TV until next Wednesday (which I was prepared to, too. The unit broke on Thursday night, and I called Samsung on Friday). The guy who came next Wednesday called in advance to confirm that somebody was at home, and took care of the problem quickly.Hence, my conclusion: if you decide to go for a Samsung be prepared to put in an effort to actually get someone's attention if you have a problem.The product itself is great; no word about that. It is nice, and it does all I expected it to do.
I have a telecaster and it fits very well on this case.This is a no frills model, I just miss a compartment to keep picks and things like that together with the guitar.
This is my second V500 mouse; my first one lasted several years before finally giving out. Logitech no longer makes this product, so I had to buy from an individual merchant. The scrolling mechanism is smoother than scrolling wheels, which is why I made the effort to track down another V500 rather than settle on what I could find in a store. It may not as versatile as some mouses, but for what it does, this mouse works as well as, if not better than, any other cordless laptop mouse I have used.
Works fine. But I'm not sure the cap will stay on after it's been removed & replaced a couple hundred times, and it doesn't come with a strap or lanyard like most others. Still a good deal though.
I don't want to install their bundled software, so when prompted I justchose to install the drivers, but guess what -- the setup program justfroze. Come on, how hard is it to write a proper setup? I should've letwindows hardware wizard to search the drivers on the CD instead.
I just got this recorder and it was easy to set up. It has many features but it can't do everything. The best thing about this recorder is the 80 gig hard drive. You can record programs using vcr plus codes and watch them while it's recording or later if you want by using the navigator playlist.The best things about this recorder:1) ease of use2) commercial skip button3) you can record up to 99 (i think) programs4) you get your line up recordings on the hard drive using vcr plus and no more need to channel surf aimlessly.5) When setting up to record you have your choice recording on drive or dvd-r.6) dvd-r after I finalized played in a laptop, playstations 2 and 7 inch portable dvd player.cons:You can not convert store bought vhs tapes to dvd, it's blocked. Manual mentions some media will be blocked from recording. however regular tv and homemade tapes not a problem to copy.I only recorded three dvd-r and quality wasn't like store bought, but I used memorex dvd-r for 2.50 each. I think the recording to dvd-r will be good but most likely not match the quality of store bought ones, but neither the price.Overall the hard drive feature alone would make this unit a worthwhile purchase but being able to edit and record dvds makes this a great unit to own. This system will one day be the standard and will evently replace the VCR. If you can get it for a good price, buy it. Panasonic does not make junk, so you know you are getting something good when you buy a Panasonic.Update 10/7/03After almost three months, the E80h is still working flawlessly. I lost power during the blackout, but the contents on the hard drive were in tack when power came back. This is by far the best piece of electronic hardware I have ever owned. The people who report problems with the E80 are not too bright on the technical aspects of this amazing machine or just unlucky and should get a replacement unit. If you are the kind of person who can't set the clock on a VCR, you should not buy the E80. You should be learning how to read instead of watching TV.Tips.1) Do not record past LP 4 hour mode. LP quality is very good but EP is not good for movies, EP ok only for TV shows and cartoons for the kids.2) Editing out the commercial is easy, once you get the hang of it. You use the Navigator shorten segment. I've have been able to copy many movies now without commercials. Besides you will save 30 mins. DVD-R disk space for every two-hour movie.3) When using VCR plus codes you need to program the correct corresponding channels in the function area to record correctly. I.E. if you type in a VCR code, it might read Ch. 56, but the show is really on Ch. 38. You would then need to adjust VCR plus channels code, so all future recordings will record on the correct channel.4) Memorex DVD-r works well and the disks are cheap, about 2.50 each.5) Remember this dvd-r will not be as pristine as store bought DVDs but the quality is still very good. Considering I can put two classic movies on a 2.50 DVD vs. buying them for at least 30.00. I settle for slightly less quality.6) Commercials suck and you don't have to watch them when you use this unit correctly. I recommend buying this unit just for that feature alone.
Before I purchased my EF 50mm 1.4 usm lens I heard only good things about it. I was thinking about going with the EF 50mm 1.8 but the reviews said that it was not as good. I had a chance to take many pictures with this lens and can't believe how much fun it is to shoot with. There is nothing like a fast lens. At F 2.0 everything is razor sharp. You can shoot without a flash in poorly lit rooms and still get usable photos. This lens really captures a lot of light. I think everyone should have one of these in their camera bag.
We purchased this camera for the sole purpose of conversion of archival Hi-8 footage to digital output for DVD creation. The beauty of this camera is that it has the backward compatible features to accomplish this task effortlessly!
We've used these in our medical office for 2years now and they work great! The only down side is they only last a 3 to 4 months at a time
You'd think that a "battery powered hub" would act like a powered hub when you switch the battery on... you know, like you plugged it in. Powered hubs just "work" when you give them juice, and can be used to, say, charge your phone, PDA, iPod, etc., anything that needs 5 volts but not necessarily a computer on the other end.Well, that's where this thing fails. Unplug it, and it simply won't switch on if the computer isn't attached. There is simply no logical way to make the USB hub power on without being attached to a computer. Well, I've never had a USB device give me a "power" error, so what the heck good is this hub anyway!I'm working on a way to modify the circuitry of this device to trick it into thinking it's getting 5v from the computer when the switch is on... but not interfering with the normal operation. I don't know if it's possible, but I'll sure try... I bought two of these darn things thinking they'd work for that purpose!
This is one of the best cameras right now for the its price. and it's sony so you can't go wrong.
Until now, I've kept using traditional rubber ball mice, and become rather fussy about mouse pad tracking surfaces and rather proficient at cleaning them. The earlier optical mice I had used, including a well known expensive brand that my son has enjoyed for a year now, just didn't track as accurately.No more. Using this Logitech mouse on the kitchen table with my wife's iBook works just as well as my best PC setup with a traditional ball mouse. And the scrolling wheel works better on this Logitech.The only complaint is more my sons than mine. We both have long skinny fingers, and the shape of the ridges on the right side of the mouse don't fit our 4th and 5th fingers very well. This annoys him to the point of rejecting the mouse. I no longer notice much.
Just upgraded from the Z-640's to the Z-680's and WOW! BIG BIG difference. I would HIGHLY recommend these for gaming, Movies, etc. They are worth the money! AND you get a remote! If you are still using entry level.. You don't know what you are missing! look these up on www. tomshardware. com for his reviews!My Set-up -P4 2.8G HTGiGabyte 84KNXP Mobo1 GIG of matched Giel PC3500 RamATI Radeon 9800XTAhanix DboxCreative Audigy 2 ZS PlatinumLogitech Z-680Vantec ION 400 WATT PSVantec AeroFlow CPU Heatsink and Fan
Fast, inexpensive, easy to set up, small footprint. Great printer from a company that knows how to do printers... A+++!!!!
The product is good but it could use more features such as a kareoke set up and different modes of sound.{ concert hall, jazz hall, ect.}
I have tried several types of corn poppers but this popper has become the primary one for me. Works well with any popcorn from those big fluffy kernels to the gourmet baby kernels. If you treat the paper concentrator carefully, it can last for dozens of sessions. I always use it without oil, no washing it, and handle gently - after several runs it gets fragile, but as long as there are no holes or cracks, it keeps working. I have used it for 50+ batches and just switched to concentrator #4. The plastic bowl can be washed normally, but set the concentrator aside first.My GE Spacemaker II is only a medium powered microwave, so it can take up to 5 and a half minutes on full power to finish a batch. And yes, it can burn the popcorn quickly, but I listen until it no longer makes those multiple pops and shut down. There will be "old maids" but no scorching. I just leave the unpopped kernels in for the next batch.
My small book shelf Infinty speakers were just not giving me the bass I so desired so I went back to my roots to look for BIG speakers! My receiver is an older Onkyo with no input for a woofer, hence my bass problem. I use to have these big paramount speakers that worked great with my receiver but after the divorce, my ex got them so my search was on.I happened across these Cerwin Vegas. Big and solid with good weight. Sitting on a carpeted floor with four big dogs in the house, I needed weight! The long and short of it is, yes, I am rockin again just like the old days. Great price, free shipping, bangin speakers. I couldn't ask for anything more.
Check your parts, my item was missing parts to install correctly. I will call the company to get installation parts. This looked used and re-packaged as new.
The best speakers for a desktop/laptop. Connected it to my iPod as well. Sound quality is awesome! Worth every $!!
I finally stepped up to the professional league with the Davis Vantage Pro2 Weather station. The unit is very well built, heavy duty, built to last for many years to come. Installation was straight forward and the documentation was easy to follow. Most important... the weather data is precise and accurate.
I got this as a gift a couple years ago and it's the biggest waste ever. I thought I've been working it wrong and have messed with the settings until I'm blue in the face trying to get the quality of the image anywhere decent. I can be out in the sunlight and the image is still so dark you can barely see anything. Plus, don't leave your batteries in it or it'll run them down. This things eats batteries like crazy. I'm really going to hate explaining to my parents that we had to get a new camera because the one they bought us was a piece of crap.
This product is great. I was wondering how much power my Pentium 3 computer takes. According to the kill-a-watt, it is $40 per year. That alone is worth the purchase price of this device.It'd be nicer if the Kill-a-Watt would have some memory to it (possibly running on a battery) so you could see what a device used after you unplug it. If the outlet is hidden, it's sometimes hard to see the LCD on the kill-a-watt while it's still plugged in. Unforunately, when you unplug the kill-a-watt, it loses its record of energy consumption, so you have to take readings while the kill-a-watt is still plugged in. This would likely require a battery, so it would come with some downside.Also, a backlit LCD would make it a little easier to use.That said, neither of these missing features would stop me for recommending the kill-a-watt.
Stylish yes, and it's great to have a portable mp3 player at this price. But you will want better headphones (&quot;earbuds&quot; are constantly dislodged), you will run through batteries, and most important, even ambient/street noise will overwhelm your music through headphones. Recommended, though, for remote/rural listeners.
My two cents on this product is that it's too small for even a small camera. I bought it for my Casio Exilim EXS880 and it barely fits. And if it barely fits, forget putting anything else in there: extra battery, extra memory card, etc. There is literally no extra room to play with. The "weather proof" covering it comes with is a joke. It barely fits over the bag, with or without a camera in it, and it's certainly NOT going to protect what's inside with any success. All it is is a piece of material that is connected to the bag, comes out of a hidden area, and "stretches" over the bag, barely.If your camera is anywhere close to the size of mine, which is pretty small, I would recommend going with a bag that's a little bigger.
It took about 20 minutes for the product to dissolve (melting down by power).Awful!!! I should stick to buying directly from Apple.ATG
I've owned this radio for less than a year and in that year I have replaced the batteries twice,now the radio won't play unless I jump start it plugged in, after that it will work several hours unplugged but whenever I turn it off I again have to jump start it.While removing the battery one of the two fragile screws snapped off.Another problem is terrible reception,mostly static.I called Tivoli and was told they will repair it for $50.00.So you can make up your own mind whether this expensive radio is really worth it or not.I registered it immediately after I recieved it and Tivoli will not fix it without a receipt, Does anyone keep a receipt that long?Total cost $200 for the radio, over $50.00 for batteries, and now another $50.00 for repairs plus the shipping charges.I have only taken it out of my house one time and the rest of the time it stays on my desk plugged in.I personally will never buy another Tivoli product.
Working just fine. Can get a lot of pictures on these things so I purchased two for my Sony and two more for my wife's camera.
This is a great TV. I got it from a site that wasn't amazon for under 350 dollars. I personally think that the picture is really great for the price. I use it mostly for gaming, and my PS2 games that support progressive scan look awesome on the TV. There is no image lag or anything like that. Also, the TV is nicely designed, and is perfect for my college dorm room. Maybe once I get a PS3 in a few years then I can really test out the HD...
I purchased this SATA card for my 6 year old AMD Socket A custom built machine to add two 1 TB WD Green drives as a RAID 1 (mirrored) array to recommission the machine as a cheap NAS. While I originally considered running FreeNAS, I decided instead to rebuild the WinXP system and try the RAID controller on the card. After a lot of trial-and-error (I hadn't used a RAID controller before, so it may have partially been my ignorance), everything is working great now. The new RAID array now serves as a fairly reasonable network share for backups of multiple systems. Here are some specifics:1. WinXP SP2 automatically detected the controller. In fact, the Silicon Image drivers provided on the disk were older. However, after having some build errors, I decided to flash the bios with a more recent version. I had already copied a lot of data to the array, but I still had it backed up elsewhere. But, I accidentally flashed the bios with the non-RAID bios. The controller registered a drive disconnect, but the data was still intact. After a few hours of debugging, I figured out my error and flashed with the RAID bios. Unfortunately, that then required redefining the array.2. There are no instructions for installing the RAID utility from the disk. After searching for a bit, I found it (SATARAid) and installed it. It then required that I install a Java runtime environment. The tool was just OK, but I recommend downloading an updated (non-Java) tool that runs a good bit quicker. Using that tool, I was able to define a new RAID 1 array, and select the appropriate drives. After the bios flashing error, the tool detected that I had data on the drives and asked if I wanted to retain it. I selected the drive I wanted to retain and it proceeded to mirror it.3. Building (and rebuilding) the array takes a long time. This is probably just the nature of the beast (and two 1 TB drives). I left it overnight, and came back to a fresh array that had all of my data intact. The ease of selecting the appropriate drive and having the utility mirror it correctly has built up my confidence that the controller would recover from a disk failure. It would have only been better if it gave a better way of identifying which drive was which. Whereas the utility labels the drives as 0 and 1, the card labels the ports as 1 and 2. That said, I would much rather the utility allowed you to see information about the data prior to selecting the drive to mirror.4. After initially building the array, you need to go into the Windows Disk Manager and define a new hard drive. It would be nice to explain this to novices with some instruction sheet as well as to those of us who haven't configured a Windows system in a while. For a new array, just do a quick format and then you're golden.5. When there is a RAID problem, the SATARaid icon in the Windows taskbar turns from blue to red. In my experience, it means that something failed during a data operation and the array is being rebuilt. Open up the utility, and it will tell you how far into the rebuild process you're at. While it seems that you can continue to use the array to save data, I found that doing so caused some stability problems, so I would wait until the rebuild is complete. There are some nice features in the utility that will allow you to send an email should any further problems occur. Again, there are no instructions, so I suggest just exploring the tool a bit to familiarize yourself with it.I'm not a performance freak, so I can't say whether the card runs well, but on a 266 Mhz bus, I'm not all that picky. The RAID does seem to be running faster than my IDE disks, but that may be due to the OS rebuild more than the use of the SATA card. That said, everything has been running stable for several weeks. I wouldn't recommend that hardware novices try to tackle installing this card themselves, but a knowledgeable computer person should be able to get it working with some effort.
These were purchased for outdoor use, and for the price I really was not expecting the clear crisp sound I am getting.. They are an excellent buy.
I bought two of these as gifts for christmas and both never would turn on.Do your self a favor listen to reviews like this and stay away from this product.
If you're going to shell out for a MacBook, you should definitely get one of these. There are too many crumbs, bits of fuzz, etc, that can get into a keyboard. This is a solid, cheap accessory to keep your MacBook humming.
I'm not a huge audio person, but I also don't want anything that sounds cheap in my home.I had to buy 2 sets of CEILING speakers one set for rear surround sound speakers and one set for a separate pool room. I bought and installed these in the pool room. Installation was quick and straight forward. The speakers were larger than I had anticipated which made me a little nervous, but I don't even notice them now. They sound great to me.I also paid double for a pair of Bose speakers for the rear surround sound. I REALLY wish I had skipped the extra expense and just bought these instead for that room too.
With so many GPS to choose from, I'm very happy with the Nuvi 370. We live overseas so great having Europe maps preloaded and it has the US maps for when we return/visit. Picked it for its small size, being able to announce street names (not just left or right- very helpful to keep eyes on the road/signs), and bluetooth (so can drive hands free which is required here). I didnt think I'd use the tools but have actually found the currency and measurements converter to be handy. Has walking/biking options so can mark where you left the car and return a different way. Overall, very pleased with purchase and Electronica direct sent it fast.
Was not compatible with phone system in my home, so I had to return it. It should have been described better in Amazon literature...
These straps are my favorite. They're the most comfortable ones I've found due to the elastic in the band. I wear them all day when I photograph weddings and never have a sore neck anymore. The best part about them is their memory card holders which I use all the time when shooting weddings. Definitely a well designed camera strap! The latest version from Tamrac even has a reinforced backing in the memory card holder slots (the older versions used to be floppy). I own two 5D Mark II's and use these straps with both of my cameras. I just recently replaced one that I'd worn away with a brand new one since I love them so much.
I have used the Shure E2c daily for two months now and the sound quality in a noisy environment is more than acceptable, however, my ear canals are apparently smaller than normal and after continued use (thursday and friday of a normal work week), the smallest black ear rubbers still make my ears hurt because they are still too big to fit comfortably. They are more durable than my Etymotic ER6i's because of the remote driver design (tunnel feeds sound from external large driver into the ear canal) and there are no filters to replace. For critical listening the ER6i's are superior, though.
Drove on some CA roads that I know have been around for over 3 years. But GPS showed me driving on "dirt".Main reason for picking this unit was for the Bluetooth. But was volume was very choppy.Returned it right away
Worked fine with the device I needed to power up. Like everyone else it is important to save whenever possible.
I am getting much better reception. Before, half the channels were not working well. Now,I only have to adjust the antenna sometimes for some of the channels.
I used this mic on my Canon GL2 to videotape a choir. At first I was worried about the noise around. It turned out greater than I expected ! It eliminated most of my unwanted sound and noises in the background. Sound quality is also excellent to me. Highly recommended item.
At first,these headphones worked well. I take good care of them, always placing the ipod and my headphones in a protective case. Less than 2 months after buying them I can't hear anything but static. The left ear doesn't even have static coming out of it anymore.Also, I tried other headphones in my same ipod and the sound is perfectly clear so I know the problem is with the headphones. Since Amazon's return policy is only within 30 days, I contacted the company directly and was told it was normal "wear and tear" and would not be refunded the money. I would have given these headphones another shot but not after dealing with the company.
I have a sony pcg-fx300p, I have had problems with this laptop since the first day I opened the box. You should also know that I have previously bought two (2) other computers from sony. Well my experience with Sony is that their products are only and nothing else but complete fluff. They brake, they malfunction, the support is terrible, yes they are nice on the telephone and will send you a box just like IBM, but their tech department will return the machine to you with no corrections but a mere reinstalation of the OS.Anyone reading this, don't buy sonY, it stucks.My laptop is under warantee, I have had the product repaired twice, of course I have't been able to obtain an exchange machine.Please don't buy Sony if you cherish your time and money.
I have tried and tried every configuration imaginable to get my Epson 2200 to work with a firewire connection. Everytime it freezes my computer. As long as I have another firewire device connected, and do not uninstall the utilities that install with the driver the printer freezes my system. Firewire adapter cards come with 2, 3, or 4 ports-- why! because you can put 2,3, or 4 devices on them! BUT NOT AN EPSON 2200. (W)Windows 2000 Pro NTPent 4 1.8 gigMaxtor 120 gig harddrive512 memoryITS NOT THE COMPUTER!
I am interested in purchasing. However does this camera any external type of filters such as a polarizer or UV type filter?
Living on the side of a mountain, we have frequent power losses and surges. This unit costs about the same as a decent surge protecting power strip, with the additional benefit of allowing you to shut down properly.
No problems with these DVD's. I've erased and re-used them multiple times with no errors. I would definitely buy them again.
After a rather bad experience with a Canon BJC-5100C inkjet printer, I swore I'd never own another Canon product again. The story you are about read is true: We now have four scanners in our house. An Acer that I bought 3 years ago- great machine, but when my parents shipped it to me from Ottawa, they neglected to send the power supply, so it's basically a paper weight. I inherited an HP Scanjet 4C, an older but no less superb machine. Except for the fact I don't have a SCSI cable or card, I'm sure it works just fine. Next up is a newer HP 3300C that my wife got with her junky HP Pavilion that she bought against my better judgement before we were married. Okay, that's three, and we lost the power supply to the 3300C. With me so far? That's three useless scanners. So we decided to buy a fourth, the CanoScan LiDE 20, which doesn't even need a power supply because it gets its juice from the USB connection. Less than four hours after I had set up the Canon, I was rooting around in the closet in our office when, lo and behold, I found the adapter for the 3300C.I must be paying off karma at a greatly accelerated rate.The argument that ensued was basically who would get which scanner. The Canon was hooked up to my PC and the HP to hers. It still hasn't been resolved.But what of the LiDE 20 scanner? Well, a good chum of mine has the first model released about 3 years ago and it was a pretty nifty toy. This is basically the same model with a new bells and whistles, like front panel mounted control buttons for Scanning, Copying, and attaching scanned images to e-mail. You get a ton of software with it, plus all the usual stuff that you need to make a scanner work, like twain drivers, an scaled down version of OmniPage, which is one of the better OCR or Optical Character Recognition programs that I have used, and a free copy of ArcSoft's Photo Studio, which is like Jasc's excellent Paint Shop Pro. The Canon scan interface is pretty idiot proof, and everything worked perfectly after a lengthy install process. (One that lets you choose which programs you want installed rather than simply slapping everything on your hard drive whether you wanted it there or not.) Set-up and operation was painless.Does it do good scans? Hey, for what it costs, it does GREAT scans. Plus there are a mess of tools to cut, crop, slice, chop and generally alter scanned images to your hearts content. Tons of image filters, drawing tools and any half-decent paint program incorporates twain imports, so you can acquire images fright from PhotoShop, Paint Shop Pro, etc. I haven't learned how to make do everything, but then again, I've only had it a few hours. It's also perfect for laptop users, since it doesn't require a power outlet and if you're like me, this can only be a good thing. I figure we'll loose the USB cable shortly, just because that's how the universe works.Footnote: We now have 5 scanners- my wife bought herself a Canon LiDE 30 scanner and the argument was solved. I won.
The first drive I received was broken. Parts were rattling around inside the case. The second drive I received worked once then XP wouldn't recognize the drive at all. Shipped booth of them back. The owners manual is out dated and useless. It tells you that you have to open the cover and remove a retention bracket. Don't do it because you don't have to anymore and if you open the case your warrenty is voided! Drive case had a very cheap plastic feel to it. There is also a vibration if you put this on the same desk as your pc. I would suggest another company for a better hard drive.
Bought this as I was looking for a "bedside" radio that had superior AM reception. It seemed to achieve that goal but ultimately it did not meet my needs. Here's why:I needed a radio with presets that I could access in the dark with minimal difficulty (ie. a button to push and that's it) I found this radio to have far too many bells and whistles. I also didn't like the way the volume control worked. Like I said, a quality radio, but intended for those who are "more serious" than I about radios. I just needed one that is simple to run in the dark. Still looking for the strong AM radio with buttons!
You can't go wrong with this very easy to use and feature rich printer/scanner. The speed is good, the color photo quality is great. The price is a bargain. Two paper trays and double sided printing is just icing on the cake. You won't regret buying this All-In-One.
The Sony 7600GR shines most brightly in the realm of true SW portable radios, top of the pyramid. Only the Eton/Grundig E5/G5, and perhaps the Kaito 1103 are close, but the latter has seriously flawed ergonomics.First off, the Sony is just the right size, that is small enough to carry with you anywhere, even during extended airline travel, but large enough that its controls are widely-spaced and easily accessible. I also own the G5, but find it too small to handle without accidentally pushing some control, and its buttons too small and tightly-packed. In terms of performance, I get consistently stronger signals with less hiss/noise on the Sony vis a viz the G5; also, the Sony enjoys superior signal strength boosts with the use of a modest external antenna (clearer, cleaner signal with less hiss than the G5). Moreover, the 7600 has synchronous detection to lock in weak signals (the G5 does not), though I have to say I haven't really noticed much of a difference when using it. The Sony divides the single sideband into USB and LSB while the G5 does not; hence, SSB reception was MUCH better on the Sony: many more pickups, clearer signals. However, I'd say that the G5 has a somewhat richer, fuller sound than does the Sony, though it's hardly a night-day difference, But it's there, the Sony having a slightly tinnier, sharper, more "glassy" sound, a drawback obviated by the use of headphones.I find the Sony much easier to navigate than the G5 where you seem to be constantly pushing buttons to get around from band to band, freqeuncy to frequency, and the memory buttons are tiny (and require concentrated focus to hit) compared with the big, round, widely-spaced buttons on the 7600 where you can hold the right side and easily punch in changes with your thumb. However, the G5 does have a tuning wheel which is a semi-major flaw in the Sony, though with its 1Khz tuning buttons, you have the same measure of precise control. Still, the tuning knob is unquestionably the best band scanning device.AM reception and FM reception, for me, are slightly better on the Sony, though the difference is slight. On the SW bands, I much prefer the signal strength and low background hiss/noise on the 7600 compared with the G5, especially enjoying noticably stronger signals when using an outdoor-mounted slinky (which seems to inject mainly hiss into the G5). If signal strength for a SW frequency is, say, 3 or 3+ (out of 5) on the Sony, it's generally 3- or so on the G5.As for build quality, the 7600's heft, feel, general overall qualilty of solidity and sturdiness exceed those of the G5. That is, other than the whip antenna anchor which is really loose, almost flimsy. So far, it's held up, but I am always aware of its wobbly base when manipulating the antenna.Now I live on the west coast, the worst place in the country for SW reception, so the experiences of listeners in more lively zones may be wholly different. But for me, after using both radios regularly and doing numerous head-to-head comparisons over about 6 weeks, the Sony is the hands-down winner. The G5 is a good, even very good, SW portable but the Sony is a near-great one.One suggestion I have is this: If you buy a 7600GR (or even a G5, or some similar-sized portable), go to Universal Radio's Web site (www.universal-radio.com) and order one of their clear plastic radio stands which holds your radio firmly in place and at an ideal viewing angle. It's about 7" wide and costs about 7 bucks. Makes SWLing much easier. I have no connection to this company, but think this is a tip worth passing on.Postscript 3/28. Just read the review below mine, re AM reception. Not my experience at all. My 7600GR picks up at least 20 AM stations with hiss-free clarity, "5" on a 1-5 scale. I even get KNBR in San Francisco, 600 miles to the South and some AM station in Calgary at level 4. AM reception is really powerful on mine.
There is a problem with the coating. I put my new 60gig in my deadipod 3G's case, since the case it comes with is unuseable.Yes ipods do die, and they die young. Hard Drive, moveing parts, jogging, need I say more, it was my third one replaced by apple in my first year, untill my warranty ran out.Anyway it fitted in there and I was happy for a day, then I pulled it out to show someone and would you believe scratches from the case.I think they picked the coating for looks not durability. I have the black ipod.The backs always scratched easily and now the front as well.The ipod has issues but the truth is there is no good alternative. Seems if sony had thought things out better the PSPcould have done it. But for now Apple has the Stage!
Works well in my CD-R Digital Audio Recorder. Specifically designed to work in home recorders. Sound quality as good as original.
I've received 2GB iPod nano today.I tried to upload 290 songs to my iPod nano using iTunes 5 in Windows environment. It took more than twenty five minutes to sync all songs. I don't know why. I used latest notebook from Samsung (same as Dell's ODM model). Also browsing speed is some kind of bulky. I'd like to use Firewire to transfer songs, but iPod nano doesn't support Firewire data transfer. I've read other reviews that transfer speed is far more better than mine. What's wrong with my iPod nano? :-(
The title to this review is the error I recieve when I try to run the auto-setup from the CD. I bought this on a whim to replace my Linksys BEFSR41. I just plunked down $50 for one quality POS to replace another POS. Thats my luck, the naysayers on here have a point don't buy this unless you like having your head hurt. My hats off to the people that have had no trouble form this thing. Oh and mine was a WGR614v9
It is important that you lower one attenna, fully extend the other towards the wall outlet into which it is plugged. With those adjusments it works fine. One small matter is that when I turn on my electical light switch in the room where the transmitter is located it causes it to switch off my cable box. I just simple switch it on again.
This device is supposed to allow you to add bluetooth functionality to your notebook. It may do that, but the directions are of no use with Windows porgram beyond Win98. Apparently, you need to disable a bunch of Windows functions in XP or 2000 for this to work. That is never mentioned in the directions.An email to customer support went unanswered for 5 days. When the answer came in it was complex. I returned the product.TRENDnet Bluetooth USB Adapter
This particular charger worked great with my battery for my Kodak Easy Share DX7440 camera.
This product is an embarrassment to the electronics industry. Sucks up batteries; CD stopped working after a dozen plays. Who tested this thing ... Al Queda? Because it certainly is trying to undermine any shred of decency that a store can have selling this junk!
Nice drive, very easy to use. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because it does not have an on/off switch.
The Keyboard Protector fits very well on my MacBook, but in the end I got tired of how much slower my typing was when I used the protector. It claims it doesn't slow down your typing speed at all, but it really does; you have to push on the keys harder when you type and for me it took a concsious effert to do so. As I'm typing this review now, I'm not using my protector anymore. If you don't mind how it slows down your typing, then go ahead and get it.
This is a good lens hood for blocking out those sun rays that come into your lens when you don't want them. The only thing is I'm not sure if its because of the width of my 55-200mm lens but if you try and put this lens hood on the lens backwards so the lens hood isn't covering the front of the lens so you keep the lens hood with the lens you aren't able to because the lens hood is so narrow that it rubs on the side of the lens and won't attach to the lens. So you will have to eaither have the lens hood attached to the lens or in your camera bag.
I purchased an Initial IDM-1731 this past holiday for one specific purpose; my fiancee and I had a long holiday road trip planned, and we needed something to shake the monotony of a voyage from southwest Florida to northeast Indiana by automobile. After reading up a bit on the available models in the price range I was comfortable with, I decided on this unit. I understood that others had run into problems with it in the past, but assumed it was just a case of a few bad shipments to specific regions and not a flaw in the product itself. Just as a failsafe, however, I purchased a retail chain's extended warranty plan along with it (to cover any of the long-reaching problems that I'd read this unit was particularly susceptible to) and took it on a short, hour-and-a-half long drive before the big trip... a sort of trial by fire. The IDM-1731 performed with flying colors. The picture quality was outstanding and the limited number of buttons on the unit itself managed to keep its physical appearance uncomplicated without sacrificing too much usability (for instance, we effortlessly changed the aspect ratio from widescreen to fullscreen to avoid stretching the TV-series disc we were watching without the use of the remote control). The screen size felt just right, and though the audio was a little weak and tinny when using the built-in speakers, the various output options made the incorporation of an FM Transmitter a breeze. The inclusion of a car-adapter for unlimited use on the road was a godsend, and a major selling point.It wasn't until we began our wintery trek and crossed the border between Florida and Georgia that we ran into our first problem with the unit. After what I'd estimate as a total of three hours' worth of use in its lifetime, (including the "test voyage" we'd taken the week before) the unit suddenly froze, mid-scene, in the middle of playback. It wasn't attempting to move between chapters, we didn't hit a bump or even budge it physically. Just a freeze frame of the last scene that had aired and nothing else. We attempted to troubleshoot, powering it down, removing the disc, reinserting and powering up again, but had no luck. The unit would recognize that the lid had closed and bring up a "DISC LOAD" message, but never proceed from that point. The two of us assumed it had overheated (since the base was growing a bit warm) and closed it up for the night. The next morning, I tried again and was met with the same "DISC LOAD" message. We began looking out for another location of the retail chain we'd originally purchased it from. When we reached Chattanooga, Tennessee, (roughly the two-thirds point of our voyage) we spotted one right near the highway, turned off, and exchanged our faulty unit for a brand new one. We climbed back into the car, popped a disc in to ensure the unit would function before we left the parking lot, and were pleased to see the DVD loading without a problem. We left the parking lot secure in the knowledge that our nightmare was over.An hour and a half later, with about ten minutes remaining in the first disc we'd ever attempted to play in the unit, the screen froze once again. We were having the exact same problem... the disc refused to play again, the "DISC LOAD" screen was staring us down, and we were more than a bit frustrated. Upon arriving in Indianapolis, we returned the unit (and the accompanying, unused, extended warranty) for a full refund. This isn't a mild problem that affects only a few unlucky regions in the United States (as we can attest, thanks to our experience with units from both Florida and Tennessee)... it's a flaw with the unit itself that's left me questioning Initial's credibility as a manufacturer. Don't waste your time with an IDM-1731... you'll spend more time troubleshooting, scratching your head and waiting in line to exchange it than you'll spend actually enjoying movies on the road.
This adapter works as promised on my c-5060, the bayonet mount is cumbersome, and not intuitive, it's a shame that that it does not work on my uzi....corporate greed, or over-engineering.
For All Those Peeps Who Say DONT BUY THIS FOR PAVILION COMPUTERS I SAY, &quot;I FART IN YOUR GENERAL DIRECTION&quot;, It Works Wonderfully in my pavilion.
I purchased this trackball to finally replace my aging Logitech Trackman Marble with a newer one. I have a Trackman Marble+ (with a scroll wheel) at work, and I love it. The one I have at home does not have a scroll wheel, so I thought it was finally time to upgrade.Unfortunately, this next generation of Logitech's ingenious thumb-operated trackball does not live up to the promise of its predecessor. They have made it both taller and narrower, neither of which are positive changes for people with anything but the smallest hands. And in an effort to keep up with the foolish decisions coming from Microsoft, they chose to provide translucent windows around the ball itself, allowing the red laser light to escape and light up the entire room.Overall, I cannot recommend this device. I do however strongly recommend the earlier rendition, if you can find one.
This camera rocks. Great quality and is a breeze to use. There are 2 items you will need. 1. the power adapter and 2. rechargeable batteries. In fact my one and only complaint is battery life.A must buy!
I purchased one of these lenses a few months ago and I am in love with it. Not only is this lens a great macro lens with 1:1 capability, but this lens is a great all-purpose lens. My images always come out sharp and the color saturation and contrast is as good as it gets. This lens also has a very nice feel to it. It feels very solid and durable. Fabulous lens for the price.
I picked this up for $5.00 at Office Max to fix a Xbox 360 game which was deeply scratched. I Xbox had flipped from the vertical position to the horizontal while I was playing the game which caused deep scratches, needless to say this made the disk unreadable. I was sure the game was gone, in fact I bought a new copy but had second thoughts about throwing the old copy away. I took a chance despite some negative reviews...I'm glad I did now I can give the other copy to my brother. The key of the product seems to be the amount you use and the cloth you use to buff the scratches, if you don't use enough the cloth will scratch the hell out of the disk.
When my word processor went crazy, I knew my daisy wheel was to blame. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Amazon could quickly supply me with a replacement wheel - and a "brand new" one at that. Amazon really saved my day.
I ordered this as our sons first MP3.It was hard to figure out how to use at first, the touch pad was too sensitive. Even on low sensitivity it is still somewhat touchy. Our son can operate it better than his Dad or I can. We don't have the patience to deal with a supersensitive pad that we keep flying by our choices with.Needless to say, our son LOVES it!The store we bought it from sent it right away and they had great customer service.
I have been an audiophile for 42 years -- constantly searching for the best playback of recorded sound available. When conventional CDs became available they displaced LPs in the marketplace because of their small size and the fact that their sound did not degrade with the ticks and pops that even the best-maintained LPs eventually acquire. But, despite these advantages -- as well as significant improvements in CD sound over time with technological advances such as oversampling -- many connoisseurs have maintained that CDs have never achieved the warmth and high-frequency sweetness characteristic of top-grade audiophile LPs. Now that has changed. Super Audio CDs played on this player are superior in sound to the finest audiophile-quality LPs I've ever heard. Furthermore, even conventional CDs played on this SACD player sound better than they do on typical CD players. In fact, the best conventional CDs in my collection equal audiophile-quality LPs in sound when played on this SACD player. I'm sure that some die-hard LP fans will dispute the foregoing assertions, but my reply to them is "Buy or audition this player and decide for yourself."By the way, I also own a DVD Audio player and DVD Audio discs do not come close to the sound of SACDs. Furthermore, my DVD Audio player does not noticeably enhance the sound of conventional CDs as my SACD player does. SACD is definitely the way to go if you want the best sound currently available, and this player is quite reasonably priced
I have purchased several Scan Disk cards, I could always find them on sale. But much to my dismay, they have locked up. I cannot delete the old pictures on them to free up the space. I keep getting "write protect" messages, My card is not write protected, I even tried the good ole scotch tape thing, no go. I know several peopel this has hapened to, STAY AWAY from Scan Disc.
Okay. Here is a write up, that I did, on the comparisons/contrasts on MP3 players. Mainly, the Harddrive versions (I.E. Rio Riot/Apple IPOD -both of which I own) and the flash memory type... (I.E. Memorex 3642 Mp3 Player/IPOD Nano, of which I own as well).What prompted this little jaunt (of which you may send to as many people as you like) My (expensive) Apple 40 gig 1st generation iPod died during an autofill. Just me copying files over to it, and the battery ran out of juice. I would have not attempted to copy music had I known the battery was low, but the battery read FULL STRENGTH. There was, later on, battery issues, and one of the issues -there were quite a few- was the false read on the iPod. Don't try to do any sort of autofilling on a hard drive MP3 player (Apple or other brand) if the battery is low. Anyhoo, I called Apple, they said return it for maintenance. I did. Sent it back.They returned it, still broke.To my suprise, there is only a TEN DAY return policy.TEN DAYS.That policy has since been revised.. remember, this was the first generation of the iPod, and stuff like warrantee's and batteries were not quite worked out... but I digress...So, after a month or so of messing around trying to find another MP3 player... I decided to go with a flash memory MP3 player, the ones that use an internal memory much like the memory in your computer. And I bought a german Mp3 flash player then a Shuffle, and then a bit later I bought a Nano.. both of which I liked quite a bit.SO, here are the pro and cons of these devices.Pro's for the Memory Stick MP3 players-Cheaper. NORMALLY WAY CHEAPER than Hard drive types. For example, now Apple makes a 1 gig Nano, and it is 140 bucks. And you can get other brand Flash memory ones for around 65 dollars. And that is not so bad, and nothing like the 300 or more you will pay for the monster hard drive versions.-If you go into music match or any other software (the iTunes software I think does this as well) and file convert to MP3 Pro and shrink the size of your MP3 to like, say 3o percent... you can really make a good Kompression. Example. My Memorex MP3 player has 32mbs of memory on board. It is expandable to 256mb. 32 mb will basically let you put one cd's worth of music. It is easy to put music on and off of them, due to your computer reading the USB as just another hard drive, so you drag and drop to put on, delete them to take them off. But, after you shrink your files to MP3 Pro 30 percent, you can put twice as many. So, basically a 256mb chip will allow me to put 208 songs on my little less than palm size MP3 player. And it weighs like 3 ounces.- More on memory. Some of the Mp3 players have insertable memory chips. Much like the stuff you use in your camera. These little chips are the size of the upper part of your thumb, at least my thumb anyway. They come in 128mb, 256mb, 512mb and even though there aren't any MP3 machines out there to handle them YET, you can even buy a 1.5gig thumb size chip thingy. Considering the size of the chips and the shrinking kompression I told you about earlier, I could shrink my whole KOLLEKTION down to 10 of those 1.5gig chips. At the current shrink rate I am at 5 DVD's, which are way bigger and more fragile than these little chips. Other types use the internal memory, like the Nano. All the Apple Nano versions have various sizes, the Shuffle smallest one is 512, then goes up to 1 gig... now the Nano is as small as 1 gig and goes up to 4 gig (the one I have is the black 4 gig, and is only 50 dollars more than the 2 gig version).- Flash Memory is not as fragile as hard drive type. You can drop one of these chips and not scratch it. I wouldn't stomp on one with my foot, or get one in water, but they are encased in plastic. Ruggedish. I have dropped my nano, and my shuffle multiple times and no problems. I would NOT try that with a hard drive version, although it must be stated that they make some very rugged cases for the hard drive versions, and I have a friend who has the video Apple 40 gig iPod and he says his rugged case has protected his after he dropped it... but they are sorta expensive.- Batteries last for quite a while, and some have internal batteries (the ipods do), others just have regular removeable batteries... There isn't much going on here, no moving parts, no laser or hard drive to put power to. Most of these flash Memory types have a single AA battery. I use a rechargeable type, so we are talking very low cost here.In comparison to the hard drive types, where you will get a solid 8 hours of playing, the battery powered flash memory can get up to 12 hours without a recharge, and the ones with removable batteries, if you buy the recharge ones you can just swap out...this really whupps up. So, in the comparison to the hard drive, the flash memory only wins out due to it not being so harsh to the drain on the battery.- Size. Small. Very small. Mine is three inches by three inches. A square. But, you can get smaller ones. And the memory chips that go in them are the same ones you use for your camera. And you can put files on them. If you want to put a word doc on your memory chip, you can. Your Mp3 won't recognize it, but it is nifty storage. The Ipod Nano, you can put just about any file you want, you can put photos, you can put email info and song lyrics etc... very verstitle.COMPARISON/CONTRAST- Size does matter. In the case of hard drive Mp3 players... lets face it, you can, if you so chose to, put a library of congress on these monsters. They are the caddilacs of the hand held devices, and guzzle batteries like gasoline. But when it comes down to it, size is the only thing they have going for them. I don't mean to downplay the hard drive types, but don't drop them, don't shake them, and after shelling out $399 to Apple you might consider insurance. And now apple offers a two year warrantee, and I got one. It cost 50 dollars. If you are getting a hard drive version of iPod, you'd be foolish not to get a warrantee.- Price/Komparison. IPOD ran me $450 bucks. The 4 gig Nano ran me 250, you can get the 1 gig nano for 149. My memorex MP3 player ran me 45 dollars. The 128 memory chip runs you 50 bucks, but are getting cheaper by the week. There really isn't a comparison to the two. The memory stick Mp3 players just kick @$$ on this issue.So, that is my review in a nutshellHave fun
Our charger stopped working suddenly, we couldn't find a charger for our ds gameboy since it's an older model. I was thrilled to find one available.
The switch arrived ontime and works as expected. The power supply block died after a few hours of work. Very disappointing
I bought a Sony handheld (PEGTJ35) one year ago, and, one month ago, the screen is almost black. I try to resolve the issue reading the manuals, but, it doesn't work. After that, I read in the Sony web-page that they have problems with the backlight about the PEGTJ35, so, I sent a mail in order to know how they can help me to resolve the problem they have with the LCD PEGTJ35 backlight, but, after four mails I have not get an answer. So, I have the problem with my handheld and, also, I don get support, so I, if you want an advise, don't buy it.Hace casi un a&ntilde;o compr&eacute; una Sony Handheld y, luego, la pantalla est&aacute; casi totalmente negra. A trav&eacute;s del manual no pude solucionar el problema, entonces recurr&iacute; a la p&aacute;gina web. All&iacute; informan que en Sony han tenido problemas con la pantalla de las Sony handheld PEGTJ 35. Dicen igualmente que sin ningun costo arreglaran las handheld pero, luego de enviar 4 mails no he recibido ninguna respuesta. As&iacute; pues, no s&oacute;lo por el problema de my handheld sino por la falta de apoyo t&eacute;cnico, no recomiendo este producto.
Performs exactly as I expected. Room in the center divider for my Canon 350D with telephoto lens mounted. Side spaces have room for 1 medium or short lens. Outside pocket has room for memory cards, filters and small batteries.Well constructed with adequate padding. Extra quick-release buckles on top (at the sides) thus top has three quick-release buckles. All seams are flawless and the material is water resistant. Extra internal dividers that attach via velcro.Two thumbs up!
This card died on me about two months after I bought it. I don't know that I did anything to cause the problem, but I was using it in my motorcycle GPS so this card may not be built to withstand the vibrations and environmental conditions that I exposed it to. I have used other SanDisk cards in the past without problems.
This product was just what I needed to hold my ipad for traveling. It doesn't take up a lot of space in my carryon bag.
I have gone through numerous external hard drives and this so far has been the most robust. I bought this hard drive in the beginning of 2007. It has gone through a semester of school, everyday use, and a month traveling. I have been careful with it because with previous hard drives a drop could ruin it. I've practically used this drive everyday and it's still going strong. I was worried it might not survive a month backpacking but being jostled a bit in my backpack it still proved resilient.I also own a Mac so previous hard drives such as the Seagate did not always mount so easily with my computer. And my Fantom Drive one day just died while I was uploading something. Other hard drives have been dropped and bumped. But right now the only drive that works is my WD. I only wish i bought one with more memory as my drive is nearly filled
The Griffin itrip is the most cost efficient FM transmitter out there as long as you make a few modifications to it. Check the post by Eric William on Dec 8, 2008 (sort by most helpful, its the first one). Once you follow these steps, your itrip will come in crystal clear and sound great. It works much better than the expensive FM transmitters I have used and cost me much less.
Record an announcement, but don't expect it to play clearly. Breaks, static, you name it. All the other reviews are correct.A better product, and one that actually works, is the Panasonic KX-TM100B [ASIN: B00000J53X]. You'll save yourself a lot of grief by buying it instead.
I bought this DVD player after I bought a new computer. I wanted to burn a few DVDs and VCDs on my own and watch them on my TV. I researched DVD players and found this one, at a price I could afford .... It was money very well spent. This is a great DVD player. It will play regular, store-bought DVDs, burned DVD-Rs, burned VCDs, store-bought compact discs, burned CDs. I think it would play a piece of toast if I stuck it in there! The DVD also is very customizable. There are almost too many settings. I can be a bit confusing. But you can, using the user's manual, configure it any way you like. I found the options a little confusing at first, but useful in the end. You can program this thing to work with a surround sound or a simple two-speaker system. You also can set it to tone down the sounds for midnight viewing. I leave this midnight viewing option on all the time, because I get annoyed by DVDs with REALLY LOUD MUSIC and very soft dialogue.
This is a pretty good item to have for your iPod Nano, 2nd generation. If you walk, do chores, or any other physical activity while you listen to your iPod this is for you.Lanyard snaps securely into the iPod's dock and earphone connector and the adjustable strap goes around your neck. The all-in-one design includes the apple ear buds. I use it frequently when I do light chores around my Christmas tree farm.My only complaint is really against the Apple earbuds themselves. They really have only adequate sound and they don't fit into your ears well. I would have given it 5 stars if you could use your own earphones with the lanyard or if Apple improved their earbud design and sound quality.
Finally a universal remote that actually is! Great product and now selling very cheap about $70 so you can't beat it. Easy to use and it allows you to completely customize the entire unit. Edit button lables and teach the commands from your orginal remote in seconds. I even got it to turn on the fan!
Update - I played with some settings on my computer and it works fine. It is just a little bit uncomfortable on the ears.------Original Review:I got this headset from my company. They were pushing it out as a communication device for the soft phone on our computers.It works decently as headphones. But, when it come sto talking the microphone is horrible.The mic does not pickup your voice....to the other person it sounds as if you're talking to them from 60 feet away.To add to this the boom of the microphone is too short.Now if you speak directly to the mic you hear a lot of disturbance because of the air from your mouth.Bottom line...if you need headphones, buy something like Philips or Sony, if you need a headset don't buy this one..buy something else.
Never had a problem with this laptop. I did forget to make a recovery disk that comes with the computer. I received one from Sony for only 18 bucks so no problems there. I recommend this to everyone that is interested in a laptop
The digital tuner and stylish look drew me to this clock -- I was tired of the drifting AM stations on my old analog-tuned radio. To my disappointment, I still get lots of AM drift on this Timex, but I admit it may just be a weak station that is to blame. Some may appreciate the ability to set different alarm times for weekdays and weekends with this clock -- but I think it makes setup complicated, and holidays a frustrating anomaly -- so I don't think it's any more convenient than the simple old-fashioned method of setting one alarm time and changing it when necessary. The nature sounds on this unit sound pretty awful -- they range from vaguely artificial to unpleasantly harsh, so I don't use them. All in all, this clock has good speakers for its size, a fine digital readout, and features that you should only go for if they're worth the added complexity to you.(...) After 9 months, I've decided to sell this alarm clock and buy a different model. Why? The main reason is that the snooze bar is located near a smaller button which turns the alarm off completely. During the first week of owning this clock, I somehow trained myself to hit the smaller button and fall right back asleep. Which is my fault more than the clock's, but still -- it's a design problem in that these buttons should not be close together! I offered the clock to my wife but she found it too complicated to bother using. Too bad. The sound quality of the radio is very nice, but otherwise, there's no reason to hang onto this.
This does allow for privacy without the dark filters which is great, but it has a lot of reflection making it hard to use when there is a lot of lighting and if you are nor front and center to the screen. This forced me to remove the filter when performing documentation when in a patient's home. I always would leave the filter on when my computer is in idle providing the privacy required by governmental agencies. As a result of removal and replacing the filter on my screen the filter started to come apart. So I stopped using it. Now I'm back to shutting my computer, leaving a password at sign in screen, and performing documentation with a wall behind me so I can remain HIPPA compliant until I find a filter that doesn't reflect, not too dark, and doesn't begin to separate when handled too much.
THis GPS is excellent and this solves the purpose of GPS and navigates excellent. Point of Interest and its menu is excellently designed so that you can see the customize POI like american food, mexican food etc. U can see the POI on the screen itself on direction menu and just touch it and it will show you what kind of POI it is.I recommend this GPS for all users unless you have big bucks to spend for luxury items.
I decided on a last minute upgrade to Vista Ultimate and I wanted to be able to enjoy Aero.I'm not a gamer at all,and this card will get me through until I make the big computer upgrade later in the year.
I have found there are lots of speed traps where I live. I generally observe the speed limits but the hills sometimes cause speed to creep up. This unit helps keep me honest and avoid getting tickets. It gives ample advance warning and enough time to check and correct any speed errors.Very robust construction, "dark mode" feature prevents display from becoming a beacon to other drivers who want to tailgate you thinking you will save them from a ticket (Not to mention attracting unwanted law-enforcement attention for the same reason).It's not cheap but compared to the cheap units, this thing far outreaches them and provides useful features instead of deceptive fluff. Go with the best. You will not regret it!
My 17" computer did not fit into the sleeve in the backback--better for smaller than 17" computers.
Excellent basic PDA with Palm functionality. Easy set up. Used this to replace a 2 year old HP PDA (bad circuitry) , using Microsoft Outlook and Windows 95SE.
I bought these as part of a package Amazon was offering with the Dymo Turbo 400 printer. Totally useless unless you need a lot of return labels. You are better off buying mailing labels. That way you can print both your address and the person you are sending it to on the same label.
Compr&eacute; este adaptador para usarlo con un case de 4 discos duros (1 tera c/uno), funciona perfectamente bien. Lo tengo conectado a una portable MacBook Pro que no tiene salida SATA, la instalaci&oacute;n es sencilla: s&oacute;lo conectar este adaptador en el puerto USB y listo. Lo recomiendo.
easy to install. received quickly so that I could replace my crashed hard drive.
Nice. Great Product. Great service. Would recommend it to anyone interested in producing a high quality product for a CD.
I was given an electric typewriter a few years back and was afraid I wouldn't be able to find replacement ribbon for it. Amazon to the rescue! This is exactly the tape I needed - it arrived very quickly after I ordered and works perfectly in my typewriter.
Heavy, slow, Ugly with the worst music management software I have ever use. I returned it and bought an iPod..
this product is unavailable now. wonder why? maybe because it was patheticand broke within short time after purchase. altec should be ashamed to puttheir name on it.
This was never a completed purchase. In the end, I never received an unbroken product. In each shipment, the article was poorly packaged and thus sustained shipment damage. I ended up getting a refund instead of the intended product!
So I purchased the Monster Turbines a couple days ago and received them yesterday. Today I went to go open the headphones and try them out. First of all, IT WILL take quite some time to find a good fit for your ears. It took me at least 10 minutes. So I put them on and cranked up the music. Soon after I was disappointed beacause The treble and mids were very clear.You could make out all of the instruments and voices, but the bass plain out sucked! I was like okay? Wheres the BASS!? So I tried on different ear tip sizes and found a better fit, I put them on yet again. The bass was still not there. It wasn't nonexistent, but it was barely there. I tried out many different genres and songs. The bass heavy songs did not do good at all, but the songs without a whole lot of bass did pretty well. For the price I think they are a RIP-OFF. At best they should be worth half of their price! I own a pair of 80 dollar Sony earphones and they outperform the Turbines! So to wrap it up I would warn Bass lovers to definitely Not buy these, but for people who don't like a lot of bass in their music and mostly listen to rock, I would still only suggest to buy them if they're on sale.
One of these chargers came with our Canon EOS digital camera and worked great for a couple years. After a while ourCANON EOS D10 Lithium-Ion Battery 1200 mAh (BP511)seemed to be losing its charge so we bought a new battery. Same problem with that one. Ultimately we bought a newCanon CB-5L Battery Charger for BP511-BP535 Series Batteriesand it turned out the charger was the problem.The moral of the story is, don't always blame the battery. If your batteries are failing it might be the charger.
I couldn' believe it. The HandyGPS actually worked! After reading all the reviews, I was skeptic to purchase the unit. With a thirty day money back guarantee, I thought &quot;what could I possibily lose&quot;. Well I received the unit, and registered with the help of customer service ( I was entering W instead of V V on my Reg. ID). After I got registered and tried to download the maps, I ran into some problems, here I go calling customer service again. I was told my browser needed to be updated, so I had to go to Microsoft and download the 5.0 version. Wow, now I get to download the maps! Well I downloaded the maps. Now I was ready to try out my HandyGPS. I go to the satellite window and nothing pops up, (I was in the garage). So I call customer service, again. (They know me by name now!) They advise that I go outside in open sky, (do I feel dumb? Yes) So we go outside and still no satellites. A simple mistake they inform me is that I was laying the Visor flat in my hand, it must be vertical. Now I see 2 satellites and get so excited, they had to laugh with me! Ok, so they tell me to wait for 4 BLACK satellites before switching to the mapping software. I get 5 black satellites, imagine my delight! So now they even offer to walk me through using the mapping software. I see the pumping black dot of my status and scroll in and out, this is too cool, it's working. The Customer Service Rep then talked me through naming my POI. She then told me to print out the Ubigo Manual on the Nexian website. Very helpful Customer Service, I think if I was more likely to read directions instead of winging it, I might not have needed them. But I'm like every other American out there, who needs directions, when you can call and talk to somebody who already knows what they are doing. Oh and one complaint, the battery issue, I got about 3 hours worth. Definetly need to fix that!
I think that it is more useful and cheaper than HP financial calculators. The functions are easy to use if you peruse the manual. It takes less time to compute I or IRR than HP.
I LIKE THIS BAG! I've looked at a dozen laptop cases, and this is one of the smartest-designed cases I`ve seen - practical & good looking1. has soft padding and hard case for extra protection.2. can open it up from the top or side, so it can be used in a messenger bag or backpack,3. also sturdy enough to be carried on it's own4. water resistant material5. has a front zipped pocket area that is surprisingly low profile but roomy for cords, etc (unlike other bags that either have no accessory pocket, or the extra pocket is loose and stuff will fall out, or pocket juts out)6. zippers are easy to use, especially the double zipper design7. less expensive than other hard shell laptop sleeves
I read the other reviews and haven't experienced any of the same problems, but I'm running firmware 1.44 and haven't used the device more then a few hours.I received the LinkStation tonight and was eager to get it working. I usually don't read instructions, so I quickly hooked up the power, ethernet and a USB printer (rear port). Plugged the ethernet cable into my linksys wireless router using the default straight through cable setting. I downloaded from www.buffalotech.com the latest manual and drivers. You really don't need any drivers or even the installation disk if you know how to check for a leased DHCP address from your DHCP server (in my case the linksys router). Just simply type in a browser http://assigned-dhcp-ip-address. The user name is equal to root and password is blank.Next, I went in to configure the date and time, configure a new static ip address (I don't recommend ever using a Dynamic IP on a network server). Then change your administrative password. If you are going to user the product as a FTP Server, enable this and set up some more shares. For security reasons I recommend disabbling anonymous log on. Configure user authentication and user group permissions. I didn't try the support for PDC Windows type authentication, but it looks easy to configure. If you are not going to use a windows domain, then make sure you configure your "workgroup" to match your home machines. The default on newer machines is mshome, but you can change it to anything as long as you are consistent.The printer which I had seemed to configure itself. The most difficult part was installing the local print driver, which in Windows XP Professional was fairly simple. I pointed to the manufactures driver, which I downloaded from Brother.My only complaint is that the LinkStation does not support Dynamic DNS. This would be a great feature for those of us that cannot afford a static IP address from our ISP's.
Don't buy this transmitter for your i-pod Touch; ...it's not compatible and doesn't work. Don't know how well it works with "classic" i-pods, so I rated it 3 stars based on other reviews.
I am impressed with this case. Easy to open. Big speed controlled exhaust fan. Excellent air flow. Lot of ports up front (not at the bottom). Good looking black case for us normal people. Power supply is running 4 hard drives, a DVD drive, 3 fans, a 3.4 pentium with a x16 video card without a hiccup. Lights are a little bright though.
Very flexible. The battery and inbuilt wifi are great. I use this to print from 1 desktop and 3 laptops - all wirelessly. I can also move it to any room in my condo with no problems.Photo printing is not up to par and I use another dedicated printer for photos, but I never intended this to be a high quality photo printer.The set up for this printer is very simple and I have computers with mixed Vista and XP OS working perfectly with it.
Got this at CompUSA at same price as quoted on Amazon. Fine, basic 3MP fixed optical focal length (no optical zoom) camera which in my mind is worthwhile only because of the submersible housing. The housing is indeed submersible, used it to snap shots of kids in swim practice from in the pool! As it takes SD cards, memory is quite easily expandable.Easy to use, even with the waterproof housing over the camera, though many controls require you to open up the housing (like switching to view photos after taking them).Here are my +++ and ---:+ waterproof housing is indeed submersible, claims up to 15feet+ basic controls to take photos are indeed available when camera is in housing (digital zoom, switch LCD modes, camera standby, set flash mode)+ takes regular AA alkalines or NiMH+ basic digital zoom works OK+ basic slideshow to TV also OK- seems to drain AA NiMHs faster than comparable Kodak and Argus cameras I've had- LCD isn't very bright in sunny conditions- lacks optical viewfinder- flash reflections- very brief flash of image on LCD after it is stored on SD card- relatively long delay (few seconds) between shots- takes a bit of getting used to as there is fraction of a second delay between hitting the button to take photo and when it is recorded on SD cardSo, all in all very nice special purpose camera for taking to the beach or swim meets when you won't care if it gets splashed or even dropped in the water!We've been using this every day for the past month as I was a bit leery of the durability of this camera. The salespeople REALLY didn't want to sell this brand to me, preferring to upsell me to Kodak, HP, Nikon, et al.NONE of the other stores I visited had any other submersible camera (other than disposable 35mm) for anything even close to this price! And it has passed its in-store return period with flying colors!
The adapter works well for us in eliminating the charging time as the battery life of the Zune was not great.
I use this lens on the E-500 & the E-1 and it's quickly become one of my favorites. Very sharp, small and light with incredible bokeh.I'm not a macro enthusiast, so I can't speak to its macro capabilites (although I'd assume they are excellent), but I can say this is a wonderful portrait lens that consistently provides crystal clear sharp images. EDIT: I recently had an assignment for some macro pictures of steel wire cable - WOW - this lens has incredible sharpness/detail and performed flawlessly in macro use. I actually won a photo contest with one of the pictures I took with it. I've started to like this lens so much for it's all-around abilities that it barely leaves my camera.Get one - you won't be disappointed!
I travel a lot, especially to Europe, and hate taking lots of cables with me for the Vonage, router, laptop, cellphone and crackberry. The iJuice unit looked like a good idea.HOWEVER, the unit just failed during my trip, leaving me stranded and badly caught out with no back-up. BAD IDEAA friend switched me on to charging everything via USB. I just bought a cheap $5.00 USB charger for the Nokia, the crackberry charges via USB anyway, so I just needed to buy an ordinary laptop 110/240v adaptor and I was all set. Laptop and nokia phone all charging away at the same time.Single point of failure is the laptop. However, Apple does a great universal adaptor (you can get UK./US etc plugs) with USB for charging Ipods for $20, all in one neat unit. You can just stick the USB for the Nokia in the back.Seriously, don't waste your money, unless you use more than one laptop or really need a particular tip you can't charge via USB. Using USB is far lighter, far more reliable, you don't loose the tips.
The Sony 700s are pretty much a standard in the DJ world. They deliver decent enough sound with minimal distortion... but that's about where the pros of the 700 end.Any deejay that has ever *used* these will tell you two things:1) The swivel arm casing (tubular plastic in design) will crack and eventually snap in half. When this happens the ear cup will dangle by the wires... :(2) The cable itself is of poor design and the right side will eventually die, leaving that side useless. I'll explain a way to ensure this doesn't happen below. This is especially an issue when using any of the Pioneer mixers (pretty much the standard mixer in all the clubs I've played) if you have an Empath this wont be an issue.You could fix the arm casing if you wanted by using super glue or something, but for the price you shouldn't need to do that.Don't get me wrong, I like everything about them aside from the above, it's just that you can do better with the Technics and about the same with the Pioneer headphones.If you plan on using these for home use in a controlled environment (aka you're not letting others use them) they should work out well.As for the cable, most of the deejays I know all use a similar trick to help preserve the life of it, it's simple:Take the "plug" in your left hand. with your right hand grab the cable where the coils begin. Wrap the first 4-5 coils around the black part of the plug, carefully ensuring that the wrap is secure.If you should end up with a loop at the top of the cable. When pulling on the cord the stress will transfer to the coil wrapped on the plug and not the more fragile portion at the top of the plug.This will make your cable outlast the rest of your headphones... long after the casings have snapped in half, been reglued and snapped again... your cable will still function.
The price was unbeatable and the product is just as wonderful as ones that are more expensive! Why buy anything else?
It would jump all over the place, with new batteries and on different surfaces. I do know these to be great mice. Its just that this one wasn't.
This is probably the best PDA on the market for the money. It has a top notch, crystal clear, B&amp;W screen. The Dragonball 33Mhz processor makes it twice as fast as the Palm Vx. The body color and the clear Hotsync crade are too cool for words. Add to this the enhanced Address Book, Datebook and include the City Time clock and you make up for the Palm OS 4.0 upgrade that you can't apply. The only other worthwhile addition to OS 4.0 is the new Notepad. You can buy a comparable product, QuickPad, from Landware. The USB Hotsync soars compared to serial. Add to this the slew of available expansion modules and you have a true winner.Cons:1. Uses AAA batteries.2. The cover that is provided is not attached and could be misplaced.
Color of the Bevvy does not match my green Shuffle. Takes away from overall look of the device. Customer service offered to send another color but what's the point of that?
so far I am very satisfied with this earphones - although I have not used them that much so far. The only thing is that one of the covers is a little loose... I really like the volume control function
E x c e l e n t e !!, justo lo que estaba esperando y llego a tiempo, en excelentes condiciones
I bought a Netgear WG311T wireless card to replace one from another manufacturer that had failed. First, I coudln't get a connection to the router. Two conversations with tech support in India produced the information that I had to download a new driver for Windows XP-SP2 from the internet. I installed the new driver, which allowed me to connect to the router, but not reliably to the internet. A third attempt with tech support produced the suggestion that I change my web browser (I'm using IE!) Instead, I bought a Linksys card, which worked straight out of the box. Don't buy this product! If you're not convinced, go to the Netgear user forum and read the horror stories there.
This device is perfect for playing my MP3 player at work and can be easily packed to use on trips. I am especially impressed with the set of international power plugs as I travel overseas.
I got this as a gift for someone and they loved it. They loved it some much that she actually took the time to show me the major difference between this lens and the other that she had.
Tried auto config, tried manual setup, no dice. Tried with WEP, tried without. Finally figured it out - if you have MAC Filtering security enabled on your wireless router (which any security savvy homeowner should), you have to enter the WRE54G's MAC address (on the unit's bottom) into your router's filter settings!! Otherwise the router will refuse its connection! Haven't seen this mentioned on any documentation or help sites.
I love my folio for my zune player. Nice leather, protective to my zune. holds up well with all my activity. prompt delivery on this item.
Look, if ur looking for something affordable that charges and plays ur ipod in the car, then get this. The sound aint perfect but you hear what you want to hear as long as u select a channel that is not being used.Aside from that I like it. Kinda have to turn up the volume sometimes, but I am getting good stereo sound unlike when I had the cassette tape converter.You get what you pay for.I highly suggest it for people who don't care too much about sound quality (it doesnt mess it up that much)
Works great so far. I've bought another one as a gift.
Works well in reducing symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and general computational wrist tension. Don't have to move the wrist around so much. Excellent for limited desk space as well.
The hardest thing about dealing with this camcorder is getting it out of its packaging. Truly, it is the most intuitive gadget I've come across. It's sturdy too.If I had to complain, it would be that:1. its zooming capabilities are limited -- you can even hear the clicking on your recording when you zoom in and out (but when you bear in mind how much it costs, you can't really ask for much)2. you have to have free space around your computer's USB port to plug this in3. you're limited to 99 clips (this is a problem for me bec. I often take short clips 20 seconds in length; but this won't be an issue to most people who shoot video over several minutes)The batteries that came with it didn't last long, but that must be because they've been in the packaging for a long time. I replaced them with my own fully charged batteries, and it's still going after several hours of shooting.If you want to see it in action, search "pure digital digicam" on YouTube.Don't forget to send the form to get your rbte!
This product is advertised as an MPEG 4 camcorder on the gateway website, but the video capabilties are pathetic when compared to my sister's digital camera. The photos are mediocre at best and the software provided doesn't even support the video camera's format. If you want a digtal camera this might be ok, but it IS NOT a camcorder
This device works well. After a couple of months, it suffered a disk problem, which is completely understandable. Throughout the repair, I was required to contact tech support 7 times for various issues.I have _never_ been able to reach anyone at Buffalo tech support in less than 1 hour (over 7 calls, that's almost a workday), and on one occasion it was an hour and a half.
Excellent printer. Photo quality exceptional and speed great. Far exceeds the old Lexmark printer I was using.
I just purchased an iSlicker for my Nano 8gb and so far it works very well. It adds a minuscule amount of weight and thickness to the iPod. And to be quiet honest I welcome this slight change as the Nano is so incredibly light. It looks great and KMKPlus have a wonderful selection of styles. I have removed the iSlicker several times and it retains it's stickiness when re-applied. Both the screen and the wheel are covered and protected with a clear window and I had no problem with either view degradation or wheel maneuverability. In sum, it works well and is a great product.
Mine was also DOA. Wasted and afternoon trying to figure out what was wrong, then tested against known good PSU and everything worked fine.
I do graphics design only in my spare time, so I didn't even put that much of a workload on my HP PSC 2210 -- maybe a dozen scans every two to three weeks, 10 black-and-white pages a week, and maybe 10-20 colour pages a week. I used the fax maybe twice or three times, and the photocopying function five or six times.Given this light a workload, this thing should not have been malfunctioning as early as it was. But barely a year after I got it -- a year! -- the printer was on its last legs. After one paper jam, the scrolling became inaccurate and I couldn't get the 2210 to print one simple, black-and-white Word document without all the lines going out of alignment. Realigning the cartridges didn't help; it was the physical scrolling mechanism.Even before this, I never liked the 2210 much. It printed fast and photos look pretty good, but the software was clunky and there was something wrong with the way the software interacted with the printer -- two out of 10 print jobs would freeze up midway. While most printing software allows you to continue the job and finish it, this one did not -- it scrolls the half-finished printing page out, then resends the entire job. When you're talking about a colour-intensive graphics-design job, that's a lot of ink wasted. I'd thought it was the USB connector and switched to two different USB hubs, then plugged the USB cable direct into the computer, but the problem did not alleviate. And it's probably not because of my applications, because Word documents froze up just as often as complex Photoshop documents. And while two out of 10 doesn't look bad on paper, it adds about 50 per cent to the time you need to print out, say, a 120-page screenplay -- effectively negating the printer's speed and then some.Buyers beware.
I use this camcorder at work on a daily basis. It's portable, but slightly heavy. A carrying case is a must.I've used it primarily to shoot video for editing in Final Cut Pro. FCP can recognize and directly control it via the Capture and Log window (when using the Firewire connection). The picture quality is great, especially when shooting in 1080. A tripod, however, yields better and more professional results.We've used several of these camcorders extensively for almost two years, and they're all still going strong. So, the build quality is definitely there.Recommended.
My wife bought this case to match with an Axion 7" DVD player (http://amzn.com/B003YXZNOI). For storage and portability, the player fits well within the case, the the included accessories all fit into the external pouch along with 4 DVDs in slim CD cases (I could have tried more).During use, the strap that holds the unit lies right across the DVD cover, which means it must be unfastened each time we wanted to change DVDs. Additionally, there are no slots for cables (headphones, car charger), thus only cables with angled plugs worked ok. Those cables must just "stick out the side". Additionally, to use the player's remote, it must be aimed from above since the case nearly covers the IR window.We didn't try too hard to support the player off of a vehicle seat. Instead, I rested it on the center console arm of my 2010 Prius, and used the included straps around each front seat only to keep the player from flying about while the car was in motion. This setup worked well for 3 kids in the back seat and all reported being able to see just fine.Only nit was to close the case, (to semi-hide the contents), I had to disconnect the upper strap connections in order to zip the unit closed. With a player inside, there was room to stash the straps entirely, but it was a bit convoluted to figure out at first.
This is the first color printer I've ever had, so I'm excited! Setup was super-easy, software hung on the first attempt but went smoothly second try (be sure to close other programs, especially antivirus/antispyware programs), and I have XP Pro, so I was nervous. Not designed as a photo printer, but when I scanned a pic of my mom, the copy came out better than the original (could have been the paper too). So far, I'm very pleased that I was able to get this for $105 with free shipping! I think it's worth at least twice that much. I am keeping my old LaserJet printer for longer B&W docs to save ink....I haven't tried to fax anything yet but I'm assuming that will work since everything passed the fax wizard fine. Also, I noticed it's very light and easy to move--much lighter than my old printer. It's definitely not top-of-the-line but it's good enough for me!
I own this camcorder and for the price there aint one better. It has everything you want. I think that hooking up to the computer for editing is great... by if you are not looking to edit your videos on a PC, don't let that stop you from buying this camcorder. Why? Because it's digital. The most advanced picture in the market. I has a Canon lens, of course, the same technology as those lens' at the major league baseball games. The quality of digital never fades out, and this camcorder performs great in well lit conditions, althoughpoor lit rooms deliver poor quality out of this camcorder. Also, never leave out anything that you think you wont use, such as an external light, or a firewire cable for you computer because later on, you are going to want to get in the world of digital. Happy videoing!
My friend has this exact type. This is the best. It has a tuner/Anti Shock. If your looking for a Cd player this is the one. You wont belive how clear it is.
Had Radio Shack model of these for 10 years, they finally gave up the ghost so I ordered these. They arrived and are not as pictured but both have antennas but the right model number on the bottom for placement. Put these in same position as RS ones were but no joy, had the one in the room with the equipment place at 16 feet away, instructions say no more than twenty feet, I then proceeded to move around the room and found they would work around 10 ft. from equipment, thats OK but I will have to move them to that spot every time I want to use them in my bedroom not a big deal but not as these are advertised, Contemplating whether to return and get RS model but tend to think they are from the same manufacturer and would have the same results. Not happy about the situation but can live with it, I think, I'll have to see how much of a pain in the butt it is to relocate every night.
We shopped many, many, on-line sites and stores.Comparisons and price brought us back to Zenith. We haven't seen this model in any store. The hook-up was easy. The DVD plays wonderfully, as does the VCR!! The whole system is quiet and fast in fast-forwarding and rewinding. The VHS playback is better than the Samsung VCR we had been using. The price was UNBELIEVEABLY LOW for this product!!!!! The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is the remote is not universal....a VERY SMALL complaint for the quality of this VHS/DVD Combo. Thanks Amazon!!
Product worked as advertised. Much easier on the neck than the NIKON strap which, I am convinced, is designed to advertise NIKON while cutting your neck in half.
These can be used on your light kits for special effects. However be cautious on continuous lighting. Can get really hot and hard to handle if you want to make changes right away. Let Em cool.
Works great. Simply plug & play. I connected it to another 4 port hub that is powered. Everything that I've plugged in works perfectly.
I'm annoyed that the Amazon description did not mention something that the box pointed out - you NEED an SATA cable - not supplied in the box.Maybe your computer has one available (mine did not). So I now need to either order one ($9 + shipping - ouch) or go to Radio Shack or somewhere.Yes - I see now that Amazon lists this as "often purchased with" but I did not notice it when I ordered this drive. I'm sure it will be a great DVD drive - but I'm waiting more than I wanted.
These headphones are absolutely fabulous. I've read where some people complain about a noise they hear. Definitely if you turn up the volume on your television (remember it is muted in the room), you can then turn down the volume on your headset and you will hear everything crystal clear. They are so comfortable, I have fallen asleep with them on. In the morning, they are still playing and the battery held up all night. You couldn't ask for more in headphones. They are comfortable, reliable, quiet, give you good range. I have nothing to say negative about them.
I've had this now close to 2 years. I agree with reviewers above. Its a solid woofer. The bass sound is amazing and will move light objects around!!! Wife does not like it as it takes room. But that's a different story.
First of all, you get adequate sound; about what can be expected from something like this.The cord is ridiculous- five inches on the left, eighteen on the right. Plenty of slack to get caught on things, unless you wear it over your back as Sony tells you to.The ear buds stay in pretty well, but take care of them because you only get one pair in each size and they're fragile. They don't block out much noise, but better than typical headphones. The outside world is muffled, but you'll hear that bus loud and clear before it hits you. I guess that could be considered a positive.If you really want to block out the outside world, try Koss' The Plug and modify it. Go to the drugstore and buy earplugs, drill a hole through the middle, cut them down to the right length and fit over each shaft. This is as tricky as it sounds, but truly effective. The Sonys don't lend themselves to this kind of modification.
How inexpensive and perfect this little thing is! I so enjoy the fact that it reads both the micro and regular SD cards, for less than $10.00.
This was supposed to be a switch because sometimes I use the computer and othertimes my PS3. Everytime you want to use it you have to unplug the cable modem because it cant see the connection. What's the point of this switch, if it forgets constantly that you have a connection. Kinda dumb idea for a product.
The seven motion sensors that I have installed have worked without a problem. They have two sensitivity settings, and I have left that setting on the default (high).
I bought a Z5000 series a year ago or so. Over time I have experienced the infamous "power jack" problem, where the power cord into the back of the laptop loosens and the computer shuts down. Currently I can still power the laptop but cannot get the battery to recharge, and if I bump the cord the unit simply shuts off with no warning. Along with that problem I have complained about an excessively noisy fan (I can hear it from the adjacent room) and HP replaced the hard drive for me shortly after I purchased the unit. The cost of repairing the power jack was quoted $400 from HP. I can buy a basic but pretty nice laptop for $800, so I don't see any point in throwing good money after bad. I would not buy one of these units again. I have owned several Dell laptops, and while they have not been perfect, the warranty was good for defective parts that came up. This seems to be an engineering problem that probably won't go away. Too bad as this is a pretty feature rich laptop, but I will give up the features and go back to a unit that historically was designed and built better than this one. I would feel better about HP if they would step to the plate and work with customers who purchased these units and have had problems, but they don't seem to want to get involved once we have exchanged money for product. Oh well.
I am giving 3 stars because of the price $189.99 which is too expensive. The product is ok. Much better than ipod.You can buy this at a same price at iaudio home website. It also comes with free shipping but plus a FREE wall charger.
This item is easy to use, (no trimming required), and since it comes as a pack of 15 screen protectors, it's a good bargain too. The bubbles never go away completely, but I've never seen one that does; and it's still much clearer than some of the adhesive ones I've seen. All-in-all, it does what it's supposed to, and with 15 of them they should outlast my 8125.
These wraps are amazing, and really aren't as difficult to use as another review claims. The "i2 electronics" website has a video that shows exactly how to put this cover on. I did it in one try with no lines or bubbles because it really isn't that difficult.As for the sensitivity after putting the wrap on, it is probably 90% of the sensitivity without the wrap. The wrap is a solid investment if you don't want the mirror back or the screen to be scratched.If you ruin the wrap after some time, reapplying it is easy. You shouldn't be scared that the blow dryer's heat will affect the iPod, just let it cool naturally - putting it in the fridge or something after to rapidly cool it would be the worst thing you could do.I would buy these again and will once i run out in a year or so. A+++
I bought these batteries in March of 2010. At the time I only had 1 Canon battery for my 30d and was looking for some backups for when the Canon battery needed a charge. Little did I know that these would become the main batteries that I use and that my Canon battery would sit in my bag. Since I started exclusively using these batteries, I have never run used up their charges. When I go out to shoot (especially at night) I am able to take several hundred RAW images, using long exposure times and the batteries just keep going and going and going. I wear out before the batteries do. Highly recommended and I will definitely purchase again in the future.
I purchased this screen on behalf of my Church. We needed a new one for family movie night, and to watch worship videos. The first time we used it, the room was filled with "ooohs" and "ahhs" from the congregation, as this one is much larger than our prior one. This screen was easy to assembly. It's large enough to be seen from every angle around a very large room. It collapses into a small enough space as to almost disappear when not in use. The tripod is sturdy, so that even a rambunctious 7 year old bumping into it didn't knock it over. The Church board was thrilled with the low cost. Great product/great price!
After the port went on my laser printer, which i might add i had for about a year, i decided to go back to inkjet printing.My choices & funds were limited owing to the fact i'm using Mac OS 9 and semi retired, the Lexmark Z611 fit the bill. It does everything i need it to do! Nothing fancy & replacement cartridges are readily available at a decent price.I highly recommend it for those who can forgo the bells & whistles,the Lexmark Z611 should do it for you...
I bought this after doing some research on flash players. I am thus far extremely happy with my choice. I have already accidentally dropped the player a few times,and so far have incurred no noticeable damage. The player works perfectly when running for long periods of time. I thought the interface was very easy to get used to, after a once-through on the user manual. Go Samsung!
Wow you get lots for what you pay!! I know everyone complains about battery life but if you charge up and drain the batteries 4 times like it says they last forever. We bought a second set too just so we never have to worry. Pictures come out excellent. I printed an 81/2 by 11 glossy and you wouldnt know it wasnt from a studio! I fully recommend this digital camera.
The mp3 player is great, it has a great fm radio with wonderful linear display of an fm dial, the mp3 music plays great, good headphones, and easy to use interface, generally speaking. It takes a moment to figure out that you push down on the joysticky nob, but once you figure that out, it's very intuitive. The overall feel is nice, and it looks good. The one thing that annoys me is that on one of my computers, the driver software is wacky. When I plug in the usb drive, instead of another drive ("drive f:") I get "TECHSPLOSION" and then two subdirectories, one for data and one for playlists. So I can drop in files into the data dir. The problem is that I can't find out how much free space is available as the right click popup doesn't show this! Also, I can't delete files sometimes! So I just reformat the drive and start from scratch. I'm glad my other computer has better drivers, so I can see how much space there is and put new files on it without having to reformat the drive each time. Both computers are WinXP, the bad one is Compaq, and the good one is my home clone PC from Microcenter. I've tried so many ways to update the drivers on the Compaq, including going to the mp3 player's website, the compaq web site, the MS web site, etc. I'm stuck there. But luckily, I have my non-Compaq. Phew. Still worth the $40!
This FM transmitter is probably the worst I've ever bought. The signal is fuzzy and the volume is low! I plugged my FUZE mp3 player in and started up a few quality rap tunes only to find out I had to turn the knob up to hear them! Then I heard static every time I moved the unit (yes, just from moving it). This FM transmitter barely works and is not really worth the money unless you happen to find one at a dollar store one day. I mean at least you can hear music if you turn up the volume, so it's worth that much.If you want a reliable FM transmitter, I recommend a MobileBlackBox.
The fit and finish on these isn't bad and the image is big and clear. You really benefit from using a tripod with this set. The tripod mount is pretty useful although it takes alot of torque to lock it and you need a substantial tripod to handle the weight. It comes in a nice black laminate case with covers for both the lenses and eyepieces. All in all, some pretty sweet glass.
Fabulous quality in the color printing. The cartridges are a little tricky to get in place correctly, but other than that, it's a great printer.
My fianc&eacute; had this camera previously and it was stolen. She liked it so much, that we replaced it with the exact same model even several years after the original one had been purchased. Sure there has been new developments but this one worked to our satisfaction and was extremely easy to use.
Plays Blu Ray beautifully but seems unresponsive at times take for example when I insert a disc, then it starts to read, then I select to eject it or stop it ignores my request until it has fully read the dvd.
If you have any neck and shoulder problems, you have to get this. I used to suffer constant pain from hunching over my laptop. Since I bought this, almost no pain. It also has a great design with the mesh bottom that allows air to circulate under your laptop. Excellent product and great price!
The DV5500 is junk; do not buy. First, all inputs,controls and fittings are sloppy and poorly made ( abutton/dial/knob etc. had to be "worked" in order toget it to function; when it fundtioned at all. Thecamera failed in operation within a month; would notturn on or accept a charge. It was returned for servicefollowing all prpper protocals. All I received for myefforts was the same broken camera back - and somethingmore for my efforts. They had swiped the battery andchip out of the camera to use elesewhere; your camera?Can you believe that? They returned it missing thebattery and chip along with a preprinted form statingthere is nothing wrong with the unit. MUSTEK - NO !!!!
I didn't realize for a while that I needed anything under my laptop. My sister told me I needed a cooling pad and kept after me to go shopping, She said it would probably be $20-30 for one. I decided to check online to see what there was. This cooling pad had some good reviews and the price was certainly appealing. I received it very quickly and it does the job it was meant to do and for a decent price.
I used this ink on my Compaq IJ900 for three years, then bought a new printer (Lexmark Z65). I bought a Lexmark because I am so impressed with the printing quality of the Compaqs and Lexmarks. I've now gotten the IJ900 set up for my husband and opened a black ink cartridge that has been sealed in its wrapper for over a year--works perfect! I soaked the color cartridge, that had been sitting open in the old printer for over a year, in water for a few minutes, dried it, then reinstalled it and it all works great. Yes, the cartridges are expensive, but you pay for what you get. Each time you buy a new cartridge you are getting a new printer head, which is why the print is so crisp and clear. I've seen the output from other printers and I'm not impressed. To me, that's a waste of ink--to not have a great looking print.I use refill kits two or three times for each cartridge with no problem, then replace the cartridge. I do use refill inks that are specific for the printer, not generic kits.All in all, I think these cartridges (this black and the 12A1980--Color) work great!I've also had no smear problems and use everything from cheap paper to glossy photo paper to index cards. I make my own Christmas and greeting cards and they all turn out great and with no smearing.
My company is primarily marketing, graphics and promotion; not a photo studio. But it's a significant, additional in-house service we provide. This met my particular needs for an upgrade from the F707...and, yes, I wrestled with the same issues people have mentioned here. So, this is a pretty detailed, often technical evaluation:ALL-IN-ONE VS. DSLR:*SLR mirror noise is intrusive in many of my shooting situations, i.e., arts events, rehearsals,*I don't need to carry the additional weight of extra lenses at live events,*Dealing with sensor dust could ruin my client's day.8MP NOISE:*Unavoidable with that many sensors on a 2/3" chip. I shoot ISO64-100, 200 if necessary. I can always clean it up with Noise Ninja if required. I'll take the extra detail.CHROMATIC ABERRATION (CA)/PURPLE FRINGING:*Unavoidable in digital cameras (that purple border around light sources such as bulbs, sun reflections). Pretty bad in this camera.*Solution: I post almost everything anyway. Photoshop CS fix with judicious use of the sponge tool is easy. Lots of solutions posted online.ALTERNATIVE CAMERAS?*Canon Powershot Pro1 was the only other competitor for me. But, had no live histogram, nonexistent low-light AF, and half the battery life of the F828. Nikon (8700) lens disappointing @ only 35mm equiv. wide, proprietary front filter mount. Olympus performance was dismal.*Sony R1 (10MP): MUCH bigger sensor/less noise. But, R1's 120mm zoom equivalent couldn't match the F828's 200mm (f2.8 vs. f2.0 wasn't an issue, considering sensitivity of different chips). R1 front filter is 67mm vs. 58mm on the F828, meaning fewer and/or more expensive accessory lens options for the R1 - except heavy, expensive proprietary Sony adapters. Disliked the top-mounted LCD on the R1.WHY THE F828 WORKS FOR ME:*Immaculate Zeiss lens,*Manual zoom,*Same (now) classic Sony swivel body for easy overhead/ground shots...solid, solid, solid,*Fast hologram AF,*Speed or framing (yes!) burst, bracket exp,*RGBe sensor solves the problem of overblown reds in previous models, excellent depth,*Expanded, though still easy, menu navigation/thumbwheel/joystick,*Both CFII media (I use 5GB) & Memory Stick (faster..I use ProDuo 2GB),*Compatable with standard 58mm thread accessories (filters, adapters, etc.),*Simplified single button delete on review or PB.And a note on Sony proprietary flash (i.e., the HVL-F32X):I use the Promaster DX5500 which may be the only other hotshoe mount that talks to the Sony. The advantage is x-axis rotation - which the Sony doesn't have - particularly useful in bounce flash situations.In short, the issue of whether this is a good product or not is moot. Like "JohnBoy" Shultz (see below) would probably say, "It's a Sony!"It's a matter of whether it meets the user's needs. You're probably reading this because you're smart enough to research your puchases and evaluate a product based on your abilities and requirements. Despite a few shortcomings, I've found this an excellent "best of both worlds" choice.***************************************************************************March, 2011 Update: Upgraded to a Nikon DSLR a year ago. Regrettably, the Sony Alpha series didn't have the same bang for the buck. And, even though only 8MP, the best endorsement I can possibly give over four years later is that I keep this gem as my backup camera.
Use this lens for shooting video on my T3i. Great lens, good for close-ups, makes the subject pop on the screen.
These are available as closeouts from both Amazon and Von Schweikert. VS is known for high end speakers, so with their recommendation on top of the reviews on Amazon, I got a pair. What the heck, at this price, right? Overall, the sound quality is about like the Klipsch 2.1 set, but a bit more annoying. I've heard many worse speakers for higher price tags, but I wouldn't claim these are an incredible steal at ~$150 or so. The treble is exaggerated (particularly sibilant sounds in vocals), and the bass is quite muddy (even though it only goes down to 70Hz at -3dB, yet the subwoofer is still the weakest link in this set). It's better than most cheap computer speakers, and it may be that with more time on placement I'd get better results. But listening to music through these gave me a headache, and I think I'll return them. All in all, the sound of these was typical of a decent bookshelf stereo, nothing exceptional. Good imaging, though, which is typical of planar speakers. But I would not recommend these to my friends, so caveat emptor.
its an ok frame. the quality of the photo displays could have been better, theyre a bit grainy. there is the words written on the frame , "digital frame". the writing is very tacky and unnecessary. the frame overall is a good one minus the few points i mentioned thats why it gets 3 stars.
This is very nice. Well worth the money. Ton of programable buttons and moves with ease. Only issue would be where the two sides that the plastic meets to is a not smooth crease/line. Overall very good!
The device stops supplying power after 20 minutes unless you press the button on the unit. So, if you need to power a gadget or recharge something for longer than 20 minutes, you need to repeatedly press the wake up button on the unit. Other than that, it is a very nice device.
Convenient product for self/family portraits and for zoom lens photos on a tripod when you don't want vibration from pressing the shutter release button. However, this remote needs to be positioned almost perfectly in front of the camera's remote sensor, which can be annoying.
Does exactly what it is supposed to do. No complaints. It's a little tricky to set-up, but once you have it configured properly, you're done.
For a relatively inexpensive set of headphones, the quality is quite good and the comfort is not bad at all either. They are a bit large, but large headphones are in style right now so it's perfectly fine.They aren't studio quality headphones, but they are wonderful for a regular music listener. I don't know how they will last with wear and tear, but we'll see.If you want an inexpensive pair of headphones for just listening to your music, get these, lots of comfort features, swell sound quality, and stylish design.
Like most USB devices, this was incredibly easy to install on Win98. I just connected it to the USB port on my wife's PC and stuck in the CD when prompted. I didn't even have to reboot. Easy!Downloading pictures using a serial cable is incredibly slow, and squanders expensive batteries. This device, which is powered by the USB cable, lets you treat your flashcards like high-capacity floppy drives. Just drag and drop your pictures from your flashcard to your hard drive using Explorer. Once you're done, erasing unwanted pictures from the flashcard is quick &amp; easy.This peripheral is cheap, given the time it saves and the convenience it provides. My wife loves it.
The remote that came with the TV had died, so I ordered this replacement. After putting in the batteries, it worked immediadely with my TV, VCR and DVD. It even works with Gold Guide! I will say, though, that all my components are RCA.I'm going to order another one.
I have wanted one of these filters and could not find one in any of my local stores. Find this one on Amazon and ordered immediately. I love it. Works like a charm. I have taken some great photos with it.
I've had these wireless headphones for about a month and like them very much with one glaring exception which cost them 2 stars. The sound is very good and they are reasonably confortable, they do a good job of blocking out outside noise as well, which is a plus.I use these at work in a bull-pen environment and the wireless feature makes them extremely nice because I can walk away from my desk still wearing the headphones with no degradation in sound.An interesting aside is that the microwave interferes with the sound which is understandable.It looses 2 stars because it is a battery hog. I am averaging around 25 hours per set of batteries. I have a co-worker that bought a set after I bought mine and he has a similar problem so it is not unique to my set.
I bought this for my wife as a gift. It arrived on time in good shape and she uses it all the time. Dollars well spent.
I've had my eye on these headphones for a while now, waiting for the price to go down... but you know how these Sony products go... you pay for quality right? Well I recently go a pay raise and decided "what the hell, why not". I believe the term is: Buy nice or buy twice. So i Got them and am very pleased. They sound quality is great. IF you're someone who can tell the difference between a 192 and 128 mb mp3, then these are for you. Rich, deep bass and comfortable ear cups make these a joy to use. Wear 'em out in public and you're telling the world that you're either a serious disk jockey or a poser with too much money to spend (I would be the latter, but I don't go out in public with these).
The price was low, so I thought I try it. The macro option is nice, but tele is very blurred. Not useful for quality photos. Also I don't like the enormous long nose. You do need it extended for macro. Also the button for going to macro is clumsy and to small to operate easily. Tried it on my D40, D40x and D300; all the same bad result at 300mm. Would not have bought it if I knew the quality.
This is top quality workmanship! I would not consider another brand after buying this adapter. This piece is high quality. The fit is perfect and doesn't have a cheap feel like some of the others I have tried.
This works great. Does exactly what I need. Great product with a very good price. It's well worth the money.
I popped this card into my new Canon SD1000, and although it's taking pictures several times more detailed (and therefore bigger) than my previous camera, it's ready for the next shot faster. Part of that is the throughput to storage, so I'm quite happy with this memory card.
Hi, I just received my Giottos MH-1001 with a built-in MH652 Quick Release plate and let me tell you it's great. I looked for reviews online before i buy this, and none make it justice. Its a great product and would recomended it to any amateur, semi-pro photographer.I have a Nikon D50 and using my 70-300mm it supports it perfectly. Its not to heavy, and I love the quick release, its very solid and it feels and looks very profesional.
I have owned 3 other up-converting DVD players and they have all been returned. Not this one. It is amazing and I am really enjoying revisting my entire DVD collection as I wait for the HD format wars to end and the HD content to achieve reasonable pricing!
I brought this to connect my laptop to my 1080p tv and they worked great
like someone below me mentioned, the cooler is suppose to "suck" the air away not "blow" it into the laptop. it does the job, it does cool my laptop down. also, the built in usb hub is a nice extra. it's also neat that you can power the chill pad via ac and via usb, just remember that to use the additional usb ports on the cooling pad, the cooling pad must be connected to the laptop via usb.the fans could be quieter. i don't think they're earsplitting loud, but they're not "whisper quiet." it's great for the price. if you're looking for a decent notebook cooling pad that gets the job done for a low price, i would highly suggest this. however, if you have a huge issue with noise, you may consider looking at a different cooler. personally, the sound that the fans make aren't an issue for me.
If you are looking for an inexpensive set of headphones that have really great sound quality, look no further. The Koss SportaPro or the very similar PortaPro are what you are looking for. There is nothing else that I am aware of at this price that comes even close in sound quality. These headphones perform comparably to other headphones costing 2 or 3 times as much. The sound is well-balanced, with a strong (but not overpowering) bass and pleasing mid-range and highs. The padded earpieces are comfortable and stay firmly in place once you get them on and adjusted.I am not an audiophile, so my criterion for evaluating headphones is simple: When I put them on and press the play button, do I quickly become immersed in the music and forget about the headphones, or do I find myself getting annoyed with imperfections in the headphones that get in the way of my enjoyment of the music? The Koss SportaPro passes this test with flying colors.The downside is that the headphones look and feel kind of cheap and dorky. If you want your headphones to make a fashion statement, don't get these. But if, like me, you are in it for the sound, you can hardly go wrong.
Excellent sounding headphones! Lightweight and no fatigue or pain from longterm use. The fidelity is very good on these phones, very impressed. Beats he Sennheiser offerings hands down. Who knew?
Product worked great at first, but after 5-6 hours it started to have sound interruptions where the sounds would go in and out. Then it stopped working altogether. The inner mechanism might have been loosen up when I tried to turn the switches couple times to fix it, but that doesn't excuse the poor build quality.
I purchased these batteries from RJA Wholesale. Upon receipt of the batteries, I placed one in my camcorder to charge it up fully. After one day, I checked the battery and it was fully charged. After about a week, I remembered the second battery purchased, and placed it in the camcorder and placed it on charge. The next day, I found the battery would not take a charge and was totally dead. I e-mailed this information to RJA wholesale and immediately received a response indicating a replacement would be sent out the following day. I received the replacement fully charged several days later.After checking the battery, I discarded my original camcorder battery and the defective unit received from RJA wholesale. The next day, I received a request from RJA wholesale asking for return of the defective battery. I informed them I had discarded the defective unit and offered to pay for it if needed. RJA responded that this wasn't necessary and only wanted to insure I was satisfied with the purchase.I was very satisfied with the purchase and the professional way this transaction was handled.Thank you RJA Wholesale.
This is a very lightweight, fast, well designed notebook computer. It has everything you could ask for, including DVD, built in ethernet and modem, three usb ports, and fast cpu. The screen is good...but check it out carefully before buying as my first one had a very obvious bad pixel out of the box. ...
It is so nice when you buy a product and it does what it is supposed to. The Logitech Harmony 670 is such a product. I retired 3 remotes after a very straightforward programming session with the 670. My wife now controls our Home Theater like a pro. Good job Logitech!
For the price, it is definitely worth buying. The Speakers sound great. The only problem is not all speakers work for various medium. For instance, all speakers work when youplay DVD, but not for CD nor VCD. The sound quality is still high. I would recommed not to put anything on top of the DVD Player, because it heats up pretty quickly. Overall, a good purchase.
I bought this unit with high hopes. Its produces great picture, but thats where it all goes bad. Lipsync issues, constant freezeups, pause goes into stop after 5 mins, HDMI issues (directly w/ a samsung TV, so its not a compatibility issue). The customer support for this product is even worse. You can explain all your problems, and they will say "thats the way it is," "Contact DivX for DivX issues," and "please call us." If you insist on the customer calling, why even have a web form? copies of my support corespondence are available to those who ask.Stay away from thsi unit, and this is coming from an videophile/geek.
If you have a semi pro camera, this video light is the best for that, working pretty well indoor, and you can use one or both lights, i recommend it.
I have been in the market for a new keyboard for awhile and since I type for extended periods of time and ergonomic keyboard was a must. Problem is, it is -very- hard to find a Mac compatible ergonomic keyboard with media controls, this keyboard and theLogitech Wave Keyboardbeing the only two that I could find for a decent price. Given the problems that Logitech has had with their drivers under Leopard, I was left with only one option.I kept my expectations low and found that while there are some minor issues, this is a quality piece of hardware from a company not particularly known for quality. Takes a little time to get used to not having the Command & Option keys clearly marked (they are in the same relative position though so touch typing is unchanged.) The zoom control seems a little silly, would be nice if a future driver update allowed us to map that as a scroll-wheel. Finally would also be nice to have a prev & next keys for iTunes.I would highly recommend to any Mac fans that have misgivings about purchasing a Microsoft product to pick this up. Lets encourage them to continue to make decent products.
I bought these speakers as replacements for the 10" woofers in my 10+ year old Advent Legacy II loudspeakers. These Sony speakers are perfect replacements because they have the same frequency response and greater power handling than the originals. As an added bonus, these Sony XS-L1000B woofers have screw holes that perfectly fit the existing holes from the original speakers. Replacement was a snap and took less than 15 minutes.
This is a high quality filter and works nice for my 70-200L series lens. It is shipped with a nice cover which prevents the filter having any troubles while not mounted to the lens. And when the filter is mounted, it acts as a cover for the actual lens as well.As expected, when the filter is attached to the lens the image darkens a bit, so shutter speed tends to decrease. Thus I would suggest you to use a tripod if you have a lens without IS capability, as I do.
Item just as described. Works perfectly and worth every penny. It DOES make a difference on what cables you buy no matter what other people say. The ones that cant see a difference arnt using it on top of the line products. I have a Sony XBR5 and the picture is awesome with these cables. I have tried others that dont look as well, but were cheaper. You get what you pay for. If you are willing to spend $5000+ on a TV then pony up the bucks for the good cables to match.
I have purchased numerous consumer electronics products from Amazon over the years but this is the first time I felt compelled to submit a review. This camcorder is hands-down the best electronics purchase I've ever made. The performance (image quality, ease of use, size, storage capacity, etc) is excellent and the price is a great value. I have been using it extensively for the past week and have been very impressed.
Like most items sony puts out this is good quality. It will go through batteries a little faster than I expect but I purchased rechargeables which works great.
My wife travels to the homes of several new clients every week, so a GPS was the perfect gift for her. After much research, I chose the Garmin 2720 over the Magellan 760. But I didn't know about Garmin Nuvi until after I bought the 2720. I was torn after reading favorable reviews of the Nuvi, so I bought a Nuvi as well, with the understanding that we would test both and return one to the store.First of all, it is hard to go wrong with either, both are great products, and I got them both for about the same price.2720 Advantages:--Heavy duty construction. Waterproof.--Very sharp, bright screen that is more like a mini computer monitor.--Advanced GPS features.Nuvi Advantages:--Ultra compact, light, and portable. A brilliant design.--Reports of better receiver sensitivity.--Reports that it draws better routes.--extra non-GPS features: MP3, picture viewer, audio books, language translater.--can run on batteries and has a built in speaker2720 best suited for:--A motorcycle (it's waterproof)--Traveling salesmen that would enter many destinations and have the GPS choose the best route between all of them. The Nuvi can handle only 1 via point.--Mounted in a mini van/SUV for family vacations in rural areas. The 2720 gives you more control to plan your whole route. But the Nuvi would not be bad either.--The Techie who will use the advanced GPS features.Nuvi best suited for:--Your wife. I'm sorry, but a woman will choose the Nuvi over the 2720 almost every time. It fits easily in their purse.--Traveling by plane and using in a rental car. The Nuvi's ultra compact design makes this the obvious choice.--People who would use the MP3 player, picture viewer, other Non-GPS features.--People who travel in downtown areas, it will have fewer dropouts than the 2720.We chose the Nuvi. The 2720 was nice, but when my wife took one look at the Nuvi her mind was made up. She wouldn't use the advanced GPS features on the 2720, but she liked the MP3 player, etc. on the Nuvi. She loved the compact size, and the ability to run it on batteries in her car without the power cable. The screen is not as bright as the 2720, but it's still very readable.To see very detailed and technical reviews of all GPS receivers, see gpsinformation.net
I own the European version of this amplifier, but other than the different input voltage (220V/50Hz), it is basically the same product. I use it in combination with the Marantz CD6002 CD player and Marantz ST6001 tuner, connected via Straightwire Chorus II interconnects. I also have a pair of B&W 684 speakers connected via Straightwire Octave II speaker cables. I have even connected my Pioneer DVD player to the amplifier. All I can say is that this is a great amplifier. The sound is neutral, harmonic-rich, transparent, very detailed and forceful. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an audiophile integrated amplifier for a reasonable price.
This product works good for a screen privacy. It reduces view from angle but not that black.If you looking for a screen protector, this is not for you since it's not protecting the screen at all.It's not glued/ attached in the screen so if you bring your laptop for travelling, it may have friction and scratch the screen.
This was exactly what I had ordered . . . they were set at a great price and with my prime account the value is unbeatable :)
First, the device is flawless. It is a solid little piece of work that looks like I could throw it at the wall several times and it would still operate. I'm not going to do that-- it just looks and feels that solid.What jazzed me up enough to write a review was a real world application - One Note from Microsoft. I am lucky enough to have it on the 3 computers that I use (SBS Server, desktop, laptop). One Note has a sharing feature that allows me to seamlessly move text, images, audio, and video between computers. For a long time I had messed with CLIPBOOK and other virtual clipboard managers but none worked as expected or advertised. I had given up the dream when it occurred to me that One Note had a collaborative aspect to it.For anyone who's running a KVM like the GCS614A - One Note takes switching to a new level. It was great to network my machines with SBS and D-LINK hardware. It was great to recover the real estate on my desk hogged by all those monitors, keyboards, and mice with IOGEAR. But it is really great now that everyting comes together with One Note.
Moved from my Nikon SLR to this camera as my primary camera. It is a great camera for someone who knows something about photography and wants the flexibility of total manual controls. It is designed for photographers, not camcorder owners stepping into digital photography. Someone who wants a digital snapshot camera will be fine with this camera as well, but probably happier with the simplicity of a Sony or lower end Canon.Positive:Photo quality: Great at high resolution and more than sufficient for snap shots in medium quality.Lens: Good, reasonably fast zoom lens. Too bad Canon hasn't gone for a more SLR variable lens approach.Display: LCD screen rotation is very practical for group shots, or discrete people photos. Great to be able to preview shot on display, delete when unsatisfactory...what a change from long processing times.Software / downloading: Good software, includes Photoshop LE (!), quick USB, good online support.Operation: Excellent, SLR-like feel with all expected features, plus new ones made possible by digital format. SLR user will not feel feature deprived.Improvements:Memory: 16MB (included) is too small, but I have found an additional 32MB card is just about right for all but the longest time periods away from a computer. Multiple format flexibility is a nice touch.No carry case / durability: Maybe its just me, but I don't trust the durability of this versus my Nikon SLR, I would encourage buying a case of some kind. I would really like to see an inexpensive underwater housing like one of the Sony digital cameras have.
Packaging of first filter was a very simple thin cardboard box, like a cigarette case, with plastic bag full of glass shards.They kindly replaced the item, quickly and in better packaging, and it works great!
This camera is awesome. It does everything that it advertises. Very easy to start taking quality pictures out of the box. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a compact digital camera that takes great pictures.
These binoculars have clear bright optics. They are perfect size for hunting and are very well made. They have excellent low light characteristics. Brunton makes fine quality optics. The rubber armor allows for quiet carrying, sure grip, and shock protection. AFTER 6 MONTHS: I lost these binoculars while hunting in April 2012. I wrote them off as gone forever. While hunting in September 2012, I found them! They were dirty, and some of the rubber coating was starting to crack, but after 6 months in some very harsh conditions (snow, sleet, rain, extreme heat) they were still functional, and had clear images! I wrote to Brunton and explained the situation, and hopefully they will send me new rubber eye pieces, That's all that was wrong with them, purely cosmetic. What a great product.
Great picture. Best in class. One thing to be aware of is that the TV puts out a kind of &quot;burnt rubber&quot; odor from back of TV when new. We had to take ours back and get another set. This is probably a short term thing as TV breaks in, but it was bad enough to replace set.
I love LS120 Superdisks. I have never liked Zip drives, because of some compatibility problems. And the inconvenience of the drive. I replaced my 3.5 in. floppy drive with an internal LS120 Superdisk, as they are capable of reading 3.5 in. floppies as well. They even have more space than the Zip-100. Very convenient, and extremely simple to use. The only problem is: I can't find them anywhere lately. I can't find the blank media, or additional drives either.
There is quite a bit of controversy out there on Monster. I really don't want to dive into it but if you feel its over priced, I suggest you google the difference between Monster digital cables(HDMI, Optical, etc) and Monster analog cables, such as this RCA cable.I'm only an audio enthusiast but I worked in Radio Shack back in the day when it was still Radio Shack. If your going to tell me some razor thin, high gauge RCA cable is going to not only save me money but sound just as good as the Monster. Then I wish you the best with your sound setup but your missing out.Shielding matters quite a lot when it comes to analog cables and this cable doesn't disappoint. I also like the fact its about 70% off the regular price if purchased from Amazon. I purchased these for my father in law who saw an instant improvement in sound quality for his HT. I did give the product 1 star off as it does have the infamous, super tight connectors. I understand why Monster wants to do it but they should develop an easier method of twisting and pulling to get them off.
I have owned this TV for about 3 weeks and am very happy with it. HD picture quality is excellent and for $898 (at Brandsmart) nothing even comes close.Pros: Price, easy to move considering its size, great picture compared with most plasma's and lcd's that I've seen.Cons: Mild pincushioning of the picture, default color settings are not very realistic.
This camera is wonderful! The picture quality is excellent, far better then the normal 600 series Polaroids. The colors are especially nice outdoors. The film is not too easy to find but can be found at camera stores and online. People saying that "only every other picture cones out" would have the same problem with any camera. Overall a nice addition to instant picture taking.
Most Sony camcorders are built-in with a flash or a camera light of some kind. But if you add a lens or a lens hood, most of the time the light is rendered useless because it sits just above the lens on the front of the camera. But this combination video light allows you the versatility of having an additional lens or lens hood while being able to take photos or operate a light to see in dark settings that's substantially better than built-in camera light/flash anyways.The video light is about 3 watts and actually provides great lighting indoors for filming. The flash bulb is exceptional and extremely illuminating in taking photos and quite preferable to the standard flash built into the camera. The other advantage to this combination light over the standard 3 watt or 10 watt light is the inclusion of the flash. That easily puts it over the other camera light models and makes it very convenient for someone taking photos and for shooting video because it provides a solution for both modes the camera uses and that you will no doubt need without needing separate lights to accomplish two different photography needs.Overall, this is an essential accessory well worth it's price.
I bought this camera a few weeks ago, and it's great. I never owned a DSLR before so it's great to be able to manually focus and set the aperture and shutter speed. I bought it primarily for wildlife photography, and I thought I'd get an inexpensive zoom lens and learn to use it before I spent $1000+ on a nice lens. I bought Canon'sEF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephotolens, and I wish I hadn't. The lens is fuzzy when it's wide open and it has bad chromatic aberration. The smaller kit lens seems fine, though, and I use it for everyday shots of friends and family.The body of the camera is small for a DSLR, and I have big hands so it doesn't fit quite right. It's perfectly workable, though, especially when a big lens is attached so I can grip it. The control for shutter speed is easy to use, and there is a continuous exposure meter that shows how your aperture/ISO speed/shutter speed combination compares to the light levels. It makes it easy to get a general feel for the exposure then set it 1 or 2 stops in either direction if there is snow or dark shadows or whatever.Overall, I'm very happy with this camera, but I won't feel that it's perfect until I get a good lens.
My first experience with Olympus dates back to the days when the top-end digital cameras just passed the 1 mega-pixel point, and most cameras were under 1MP. Since then, I have used countless digital cameras, and have seen them improve greatly and come down in price - yet also cheapen in quality. When shopping in this price range, the SP-320 is a breath of fresh air compared to many of it's competitors.To have aperture and shutter priority as well as full manual operation is a major plus that I appreciate - and this camera has them. Yet for the person who needs fully automatic operation, it also has a host of presets for various conditions, including one for image stabilization. Controls work well, focus is quick and accurate, and most important of all - results are excellent time and time again. This is one camera where when I delete a shot, it's due to my fault and not bercause of the cameras inability to do it's job. Great macro capability with 2 modes that leave flash in automatic or off without also pressing the flash button.The overall shape and feel is great, and this model still retains an optical viewfinder, which allows for battery conservation. Plus it has a power saver mode which remembers your settings. I use the lithium CRV3 batteries and am amazed at how long a battery lasts - longer than a charged set of rechargeables.As for shortcomings, I can think of some that may or may not be annoying. The xD memory cards cost a bit more than SD cards that most other cameras use, but seem to be coming down. Lastly, the image stabilization is only available as a preset scene mode and can not be turned on as an option manually. Minor 3rd issue is that the battery door is blocked when using a tripod. Barrel distorton is noticeable depending on lens position, which has been a common Olympus issue I've seen before.Yet overall, I am very pleased with this camera for everyday use. It stikes a nice compromise between simple point/shoot and a digital SLR. In fact this makes a great compliment to a DSLR as a second camera when you don't want the bulk, yet want manual operation and even RAW format.**UPDATE** After several months, I am still very pleased with this camera. This is one of the very few cameras that I have been pleased with so long - the only one in this price range. I am still amazed at the battery life. Just replaced it last night, and can't remember when I put the weak one in. WOW!
I'm a college student working exclusively off my laptop, so a separate mouse was almost a requisite for me, and I'm quite happy with this one. First, it's wireless, and second, it's got a recharger, which were the biggest sellers for me. It's range is actually well under-estimated. While giving presentations, I was able to stand at least 15 feet away (not the measly 6 advertised) and use the mouse to advance slides and such. Additionally, it is quite responsive, and the only delay occurs after the mouse has gone to 'sleep', which a simple mouse-click will fix. The recharger is great. It comes with a 1600 mAh battery which lasts a LONG time, even being a wireless optical mouse. It's never died on me, and I've gone over a week of consistent use without having any indication of it needing a charge, although because the charger doubles as a handy way to get it out of the way, I store it on the charger. I've just got the charging station sitting on my desk next to my laptop, and it takes up very little space.The one downfall of this mouse is the fact that while carrying it around in my backpack (or for you businessmen, while in your briefcase or something), it will occasionally get bumped and click itself, bringing it out of its 'sleep' mode, which takes another few minutes to go back into, all the while draining the battery. A power switch would be nice. However, even with this, as I said, it's never died on me. Oh, and one other little annoyance... the side buttons, although they work great, are a little backwards with their default functions of 'back/forward page'. Oddly, 'forward' is the left button, and 'back' is the right one. Not a big deal, but I haven't figured out how to reverse this yet...Overall, it's a well-performing and extremely convenient mouse. The rechargable battery and charging station guarantee battery power, and it's wireless/optical features make it extremely handy.
If your concerned about keeping your screen safe from scratches and dust this is a great case. Material is durable, high quality and what a great price.
The Micro continues to be my favorite flash drive, design and functionally; I have Micros of several sizes from 128MB to 1GB and I intend to get more as the capacity increases.This device transfers data to and from devices that support USB Flash drives (computers etc.) very quickly and efficiently, and requires absolutely no drivers in plug-and-play operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Mac OS X. Use it as storage for your MP3 player, keep your important documents backed up on it, or even work right the drive--with performance like this, the possibilities are endless. The Micro also supposedly comes with built-in security for each unit, but I've never used it.The slim 'Micro' physical design also deserves a standing ovation. The actual unit is very short and isn't much wider than a USB port, so it fits anywhere. The cap is pretty smug and when you take it off to use the drive, it fits conveniently on the reverse end. If you loose the cap, it comes with extras, or you can buy them separately.
bought this item for a trip to north carolina and loved it. it performed flawlessly, with the only problems being user error. i never read the instructions, and quickly picked up on how to use it. the unit found all the addresses we needed and also made some great suggestions on resteraunts and grocery stores. we found a few resteraunts that we would not normally have know about. this is my first gps and i am hooked now. it is small enough that i just put in in my backpack when i fly and atach it to the windsheild of the rental car. the suction cup ataches well, sometimes too good, making it hard to remove at times. the ladies voice is pleasing and the prompts seem to be at the right interval. i was a little nervous buying this unit, not know much about gps navigators, but havent regreted it for a second.
Sorry, this isn't really a review, I'm looking for information I can't find anywhere online. Does this Memorex player support variable bitrate? Also I see from the other reviews that it doesn't apparently support anything over 192 bits. What is the support on the low end? Will it do 24, 32, 48, 64, 92 bits? I have a bunch of MP3's of books on tape and radio programs that are low bitrate. Another review said the CD has to be single-session, is that correct? I'm wondering if it's worth the extra money for the AVC Soul which will do everything up to 320 bits, supports VBR, handles multiple session CD's, and has a backlight? Please post reply here. Thanks!
Longevity is yet to be determined, but they fit our old Sony cordless phones perfectly. Saved us the price of a new phone system.
This Sony camcorder will only take the name brand battery. It may be equivalent, but the camcorder tells you it wont work and then shuts itself off. Everyone be aware of this before buying.
If you are trying to get a VGA monitor connected to a Dvi video card than this a good solution for you.
I ordered a pair of the VE-12's based on the specifications available at the Cerwin Vega web site and at Amazon. I am not in any way disappointed. They sound great at low volume or loud, playing rock, jazz, or classical. The bass really comes out, but not in an overwhelming way. Overall the sound quality is balanced and very pleasing. I would recommend these speakers to anyone would enjoys listening to music, and wants speakers that can play it as it was meant to be heard!
I bought the Sony DCR-SR82 and this bag is perfect, just the amount of space for all the cords, docking station and extra batteries etc. LOVE IT!
The battery works well and lasts for about a day of use when it has been charged that morning. If the battery is charged fully and then unplugged and left to sit for a week or so it will have drained roughly half of its capacity. I have not had it long enough to know if it continues drain further after that. Other than that large issue it works great. As long as you remember to charge it before use, it will last a long time. I only deducted two stars for this because the original Sony battery that I have also has the same problem so I did not expect much from this off brand.
I am a bit puzzled by all the "one star" reviews regarding this product-or it is possible I got lucky and purchased that elusive 1 in 50 units that works OK? The Cyberhome DVD recorder is my first, although I am certainly no "newbie" to home recording (2,500 home-taped VHS titles since the mid-80's). I have had my unit for about 6 months now, and so far have archived over 400 (you read it right,FOUR HUNDRED) titles off standard digital cable and more recently, off a DVR.Here is where I can agree with the naysayers: Yes, the unit is a bit picky with some brand name media, particularly Memorex (discs inexplicably stopping in mid-recording, not formatting, etc.). All I can say about that is, "once bitten, twice shy". Don't BUY that brand again if it doesn't work! I have found the Sony and TDK discs work best. I also concur that the remote is ridiculously undersized, with buttons tiny enough to put a carpal-tunnel specialist's kid through college. The overall attrition rate (i.e., wasted discs) is about 10% in my experience (remember I have done over 400 recordings!). Lets keep things in perspective-for the average cost of a studio-mastered DVD ($20 for one title), you can record 50 movies; if 5 of those homemade discs tank (for whatever technical reason), who cares- you are still ahead. If you are transferring from archived DVR files, you have the option of putting in a fresh disc and giving it another shot anyway. It is possible that I have had better "luck" because I use the unit exclusively for recording (Many complaints seem to center on playback issues.) For my needs, and especially for the price, the Cyberhome has made me happy!
I use this with my Primera Bravo II DVD / CD printer. The ink lasts a long time. Go for it.
I was looking for something sleek to protect my new laptop, and this was it. I bought a couple others, and was disappointed. This is a great size. I even use it from time to time for carrying other things, like books and 8x13 paperwork. I need another in blue.
the battery does work in my camera and charger (unlike similar products bought in BMS) but is a little too fat/wide. i goes in ok, but is a bit difficult to take out of the camera. the original battery slides out w/o any trouble at all, whereas this one has to be pulled out w considerable difficulty.
This product is fine except that I want an alarm clock radio for next to my bed. I found the time difficult to read but at the same time the blue back light was far too bright, brighter than any night light I would want in my room. Also, because I would use this while falling asleep and to wake up by, I found that the music volume didn't go low enough. I don't want to keep others awake too late or wake them too early with loud music.
At 16% success rate, I am very disappointed with this product. Only 4 of the 25 DVDs were successful. The 21 DVDs that did not work failed at about the 50% completion point.
If you are looking for point and shoot camera, its a great buy. Its cheap, tiny, stylist. Batteries are good and picture quality is also good.
I had a little trouble in the beginning trying to transfer things but now that I figured that out it's great. I use mine mainly at the gym
This product works great for receiving HDTV and DTV signal utilizing an off the air signal. You must have a TV or projector that will process HD signals from this device to view HDTV (usually identified as "HDTV ready"). Sets being manufactured now should have a built in tuner called an "ATSC" tuner, but projectors and older "HDTV ready" sets do not. I am using a high gain antenna as I live over 40 miles from the broadcast stations. I dropped all cable service because I rarely watched anything other than the local channels. I am amazed at how much better the broadcast picture is compared to the picture I was receiving from cable, and off the air reception is "free".
Great buy.1) Works on every surface.2) Strong and durable cord.3) Comfortable and works well with left or right hands.4) Adequate alternate clicking options.5) Super accurate.6) Small, compact and great to travel with.
Well, what can I say? These are one of the best headphones I've tried so far. The sound is excellent and versatile for all kinds of music. Lows, Mids, Highs, love them all! Very full and detailed sound. I listen to many music styles from Classical to Hip-Hop and I've tried many headphones.These headphones sound pretty good right out of the box, but I made mine even better! The earpads for these headphones are made of soft thick continuous foam this makes the sound somewhat muffled. If you look at SR80, they have harder ear cushions with hole cut out in the center, looks like a doughnut. You can buy those cushions separately. I tried several of Grado headphones including SR80, and SR225. If you try these three with the same cushions there's not much difference between them in sound. At least me and my other two friends couldn't say which is which. So maybe there really is some small difference but I don't think it's worth the money difference. But cushions however do make a difference. If you put SR80's cushion onto the SR60 it makes a big difference in sound. The effect is, the base gets clearer, the highs get crispier and the overall sound separation feels like some one lifted a blanket from your speakers! The down side to those "doughnut" cushions is, that in the center is the plastic cover of the speaker. As you wear the headphones for some time the ears are pressured onto that plastic and after a short time my ears started hurting that I just couldn't take it no more. So what I came up with was a compromise. I took the pads from standard cheap headphones and placed them onto SR60 first. Standard pads are smaller so as you put them on you'll have to stretch them. Now I put the doughnut cushion on top of this one. Now you get the best of both worlds so to speak. You get the clean sound the doughnut pads deliver, and you get a cushioning in the center so your ears aren't hurt. I can wear these headphones for hours now without any problems. There is very slight muffliness occurs when you put that thin cushion on but not nearly as much as from the original thick cushions that come with SR60. However, you might find that your ears are fine with just the doughnut pads on, a friend of mine didn't see it as a problem at all. Everyone's got different ears I guess. In any case, if your ears don't feel right with new cushions this should help.The only thing I find needs improvement is:These headphones (and in fact this goes for all the Grado headphones) operate on open air principle. This means that the sound must travel out of headphones. When you stand next to a person listening to the Grado's you can pretty much make out words sang in the song.And there's also no noise reduction. As with all Open headphones, if you put the headphones on you can hear everything around you almost as though you didn't have them on. If you turn on the music it blocks the outside noise more or less, but in a noisy environment like train or big city you would want some more noise reduction.That said I still give these headphones 5/5 because I simply can't find anything better (and yes I'm looking). If Grado found some way to make these into Closed design to reduce sound leaking out/in, and maybe a bit smaller I think I would nominate them for a nobel prize :)
Maybe not the fastest, but for nightly backups this drive can't be beat. It's cheap, quiet, and stacks well. Plus no wall wart (it's a mid-cable wart). Highly recommended.
I purchased this unit primarily for family events and vacations. It produces beautiful pictures indoors and out. Very simple to use, I was taking pictures within 5 minutes of charging the batteries supplied.
Great alternative to the original remote which mysteriously disappeared. Nice big buttons and easy to use. Just no way to access the sleep timer but oh well, at least I can turn the tv on now.
Antenna was mounted on the house facia. I now get a good signal 24/7. This is a must if you are having reception problems with the indoor antenna.
I like it. Actually, I checked price at Walmart. I found that it is cheaper than the one at walmart. That's why I like it.
I'm an audio engineer and spend a good bit of my life trying out headphones for personal and professional reasons. I just bought theSony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphonesfor listening at home/work and not on the go, and they're amazing for hip-hop and bass.However, the on the go headphone, the headphone for the NYC subway and the airplane, my baseline audio equipment was lacking in bass and I wanted more. The headphones I've used recently and liked were:Etymotic ER-4P Portable In-Ear Earphonesand after 5 wonderful years, I replaced them withShure SE310 Sound Isolating Earphone - BlackWhich I felt had better bass response and weren't quite as flat.But I wanted more bass, I've gotten more and more into hip-hop and I wanted a frickin subwoofer in my brain (without muddying the mids and treble).So how do the UE SuperFi 5 EB rate with me? As followsThe +- The bass is obscene, as in great, as in beyond expectation from an in ear monitor. Straight up amazing for hip-hop and anything else employing an 808. Just downloaded the new Waka Flocka Flame album? Allow it to blow your mind apart.- The mids and treble actually sound fantastic and balanced in the soundstage due to the fact that there are two drivers. Classical, The Clash and other genres all really pop with these, I was surprised.- Some noise isolation allows for lower level listening, preserving hearing.- The cord detaches from the actual monitor pieces incase the cord gets damaged, easy repair.The -- As opposed to the ER-4p, Shure and other in ear monitors, the little tube that the silicone earpiece slides onto isn't the same. Your old silicone and memory foam tips won't work. UE has a diameter about twice as wide as those other headphones.- Because the diameter of the tube that goes into the ear is so much wider, it doesn't go deep into the ear, but more like stuck into the front bit of the ear canal.- Because of both things above, you're giving up about 16 dB of sound isolation. HOWEVER, this is still pretty good on planes and subways, but its not the chamber of silence that a shure monitor is.- The cord is way short.- There are days when these really hurt my ear after an hour, but for the most part they're okay for use throughout the day. That said, they aren't as comfortable as Etymotics or Shures that you can thoughtlessly wear all day.Conclusion:Do you want fantastic bass (and overall warm sound) in an in-ear monitor that gives just barely enough sound isolation for urban commuting but that might be a bit uncomfortable? GET THESE, DO NOT PASS GO.Do you not care about insane bass and want a warm monitor that blocks all sound and is comfortable all day? Get the Shure 310 (old style, the new style is very uncomfortable)
Bought it for a trip to Mexico, used it on several dives; reef, wreck, cavern, night. No complaints, Works as expected. Had no problems changing functions, such as still pics to movie mode, and features, such as scene, marco and flash options, on the camera. Buttons well spaced, even with light gloves. The flash works well up close in dark situations, night diving and cave.I am happy with the prodcut and happy with the vendor.
Last night I used my JumpDrive to save my homework (about a hundred hour of programming work). I bragged about how well this JumpDrive worked to a friend and how easy it was to use compared to a zip drive. Then this morning, I booted up my computer to make sure everything was in order to print out at the school--it came up with an error message when I tried to open the drive. The error was that the drive was not formatted!Tried on several computers same error. I would have to say as well as it has worked for the month I have owned it does not make this worth it!
The Sangean H201 AM/FM Digital Shower Radio, is very nicely design product. The radio functions extremely well, with good sound and great reception. The added built in features, turn this simple product into a "no-brainer." The cost, was the one hurdle for me, but having seen so many poor reviews for cheaper products, I decided to give the Sangean a shot.The Pros:-Good sound (not booming stereo quality, but plenty good for a shower)-Great reception-Fantastic Battery life (have yet to see the built in battery status drop a single bit)-Plenty of hanging/mounting options (should suit just about any application)-Built in flashlight (not a huge deal, but a nice added touch)-Solid construction (I submerged it, it floats, it didn't skip a beat)The cons:The only con I have found thus far, is that it only allows for 5 pre-sets per band. So I can only have 5 FM pre-sets, which is fine but I would be happier with 10.All in all, this is just a fantastic product, a bit pricey but I have no doubt that it is built to last.If you are looking for a shower radio or just a water-proof radio for boating or poolside, you cannot go wrong with the Sangean H201 AM/FM Digital Shower Radio.
I have used them for Ethernet to using 2-4 pairs for different components such as; power, video, audio, signals (ir/rf), etc. These cat5 ends works, inexpensive; but most of all they didn't feel cheap. I am always skeptical buying new (never tried before) supplies online, I like to physically touch or trying out before buying. I wanted to see how much tension this thing can handle after being crimped down on cat5. Let's just say a ridiculous tension before coming undone. I will buy these again, especially being fraction of the price of the last 100pk I got and actually better too!
My boyfriend had these headphones before but broke them. I bought him the same pair and now he is more careful and he enjoys them. he says they are one of the best to use for production.
This is a very small but very efficient memory card that runs great with my Fuji FinePix E900 camera.
I was surprisingly very happy to see the build quality and perfect fit and feel of this lenmar battery. awesome price and works exactly as it says. im not sure what i am losing over the canon version but im definitely not losing extra cash on it. go ahead and buy this battery!
I bought this puppy when I discovered the TWAIN driver for my EPSON perfection scanner was not compatible with omnipage 16. After using the gt 2500 several hours a day for a month, we have experienced no problems so far. Seems to be fast and efficient and I would recommend it with omnipage 16 if you want to create a paperless office and turn documents into searchable PDF Files.
This tablet lives up to all expectations. The tablet mode is addicting, especially using the pen on the screen instead of the mouse.Positives:Hard disk is pre-partitioned into two 50-gb drives, which makes installing another OS easier.Fingerprint recognition actually works!Good assortment of card slots and buttons.I like having the extra battery.Negatives:Sound quality is awful. There's only one tiny little speaker on the front grill.The laptop runs hot.Physically, it's thicker than expected- the new MacBook feels smaller.Boot-up is a little slow.Does not include alot of preinstalled software like Office or Works.Power jack is in an inconvenient location with regards to closing the included screen cover.
I always thought I knew LA well. That I could get anywhere with a Thomas Guide. SSSSOOOOOOO wrong. This takes away all stress. If you take a different road, at first it tries to get you back to the original route, but eventually it accepts your new route and helps you from there. And the British accent is AWESOME!
The set contains all the basics for beginner to mid-level clligraphers.Quite a good deal for the price. Comes with a booklet that is useful for beginners. Over all I rate this as a very good starter kit that would carry you to the mid-level work. If you don't expect a comprehensive set of options (like left-handed or hollow writing tips) you would not be disappointed.
9 out of the 10 times I inserted the card into my brand new Dell Inspiron 8000 laptop it crashes Win ME. I get a blue screen that tells me to hit enter to return to Windows--when I hit enter nothing happens so I have to manually restart my system.To compound my problems, when I go to try uninstalling the Netgear utility software I'm faced with a message telling me I cannot uninstall the software because another program is using it. I have no idea what program is using it since I'm doing this after doing a fresh reboot.It is a great technology when it works the 1 out of 10 times. Transfer rates are good. However, if you plan to download multimedia content expect a large delay in the total amount of data you can download. I was downloading 1 song at a time from [www.....]. Convresely, on my desktop computer that is connected directly to a wireless SMC Barricade router/hub I could download 10 songs at a time.I would not try this product. If it did NOT work for me I have a strong feeling it will not work for you!!
Paid $99.99 for it, and its worth every bit! At first I was skeptical about purchasing it, believing the price to be too good to be true. The Stats compelled me to buy this however.. Western Digital was selling a 120GB hard-drive with 5200rpm at $89.99, yet this product from Seagate was 320GB with 7200rpm at just $10 more. I took the plunge and bought it.. works very well with my old computer and my laptop! I was able to save all my pictures from last 6 years within minutes on this hard drive. I believe the price has already gone up to over $150, so I'm glad I bought mine on time. My brother-in-law is regretting not buying it with me at under $100. Excellent product. I'm waiting for it to go back to under $100 so I can buy my next one and hook it up with my DVR.
This was easy to install and I loved having sound again. Unfortunately every time I use it I get the dreaded blue screen and my computer shuts down. =(
I bought this camera after reading other reviews and looking on Consumer Reports.com. I was not dissapointed. This camera takes great pictures, is easy to use, and has an excellent zoom.
The remote had all the functionality of my original remote. I actually preferred the layout of the replacement remote. Setting the remote to a television is very easy and intuitive. The instructional booklet clearly explains the setup process with graphics and narratives. This remote is an excellent replacement.
I bought this camera few months after it came out. I like the features that it has. The Remote, the stabilization, the zoom.Why, you ask I give this camera a 3 star?well, first of all, I took many pictures with normal light. The results aren't as great as Nikon advertised. During my first use, I had pictures that for some odd reason gave ppl black lips. No, I know for sure that they weren't wearing any lipstick.I asked Nikon support for this anomaly, they still haven't gotten back to me. I just updated the firmware today. Hopefully this makes a difference in normal picture taking situations. The lip color for some pictures is a mystery. I haven't seen this problem much lately. Maybe I don't take in door pictures as much.The Remote, it doesn't work well either. It seems to work when it wants to work.I do like Nikon's softwares that accompanies this camera.
Regarding the inability for this to allow vertical rotation of the camera, I ended up installing a panning Arca Swiss clamp which gives me this functionality.Pros:* Solid and well built* Supports number of different camera and lens combinations* Adjustable index notches for panning as an option (can use as non-indexed panning if desired)* Both quick and fine adjustments* Secure quick release plate* Holds heavy DSLR with battery grip and pro lensCons:* Large and heavy* Only dissasembles into a couple, bulky pieces which I have to dedicate a separate bag to carry* Does not have any self-leveling feature* No vertical camera rotation ability
Easy to follow instuctions for several different car models- most vehicles(including mine) require only a phillips tip screwdriver. Makes the new stereo look like it came with the vehicle. Rememeber you still need the appropriate stereo wiring harness and antenna adapter to complete the installation as these ae not pat of the kit.
I thinkg the advertising that unwanted ambient sounds are muted by 85% is accurate. I bought these headphones hoping to cancel out to the fullest extent possible unwanted sounds of juries taking their smoke breaks right under my 2nd floor office window-sound travels upwards and penetrates through the eaves and windows of building. I put the switch into "on" position when I hear the jurors on smoke break, and in my experience, 85% is about right. The sound is definitely muted..and to the point where I can go back to working on computer and no longer be distracted (and annoyed). These headphones also take the sharp edge off of the office chatter I hear around me, to the point I can resume concentration, still hear phone ring, or a tap on the door. I will keep these headphones and would purchase them again.
The Zune is great - it lacks what a lot of things do today which is directions - but once I started to use it I love it. My husband and I both have one and you can send a song from one Zune to another - it is super. also if you sign up for a membership the majority of uploads are free...I like it better than an ipod
This clock radio sounds great but it has a major manufacturing defect. Other reviews have mentioned it. There is a loud clicking sound when you play cd's. This sound comes from the edge of the cd scraping against the interior of the cd tray (the little black pegs to be specific). Also there is a 3.25 inch CD that the manufacturer has built into the cd player as a sound demo for stores or something. This small CD is glued to the bottom of the device that holds the CD down causing this device to not sit correctly, which in turn causes the CD to wobble and to scrape the inside of the CD tray.I purchased this clock radio and returned it to the RCA for repairs they sent me a new one (four weeks later) with the same problem. So, I cracked it open and fixed it myself. removing the 3.5" demo CD and scraping down the black plastic pegs. I am not recommending you do the same. What I am recommending is for everyone to avoid this clock radio. And if you already have it and you have the same problem don't send it back for repairs, just get your money back.
1 month and the memory hasn't failed - Plenty of room for movies and pictures! Great value.
I was looking for a new clock radio and this was highly rated in Consumer Reports.The controls are generally logical and easy to use, unlike a Timex I bought a year ago. The instructions are crystal clear and even a little self-deprecating--an engineer with a sense of humor! The instructions that came with the Timex are gibberish, obviously written by someone who had never seen a radio.There are two power switches, one on top and one on the front, which is nice in a radio you might operate from a standing, sitting or lying position. The "snooze" button, on top, is much larger than the other buttons and has bumps on it. It's easy to find.The sound is very "full" and is very pleasant. There's a jack for input from another device, such as a CD player, but you cannot awake to that input, only to the radio or alarm tone.I live in a hilly area. This radio's reception is excellent.Even at Amazon's price (about 1/3 off local stores in Atlanta) this is not a cheap radio, but it is a good example of getting what you pay for. This one is worth the money.
I got these headphones for my hubby to use with his iPod while we were at the beach. He seems to be quite happy with them and says they sound good for the price range.
I bought this player about a week ago and used it with mp3's and cd's and they both sound great. If I could i would buy another because they are so good.
My new Toshiba DVD recorder (model # D-R4SU )had difficulty recording on DVD-RW on Fuji brand. The Toshiba people I called said that most brands had many defective DVD-RW discs in a typical package. They highly recommended JVC. Their discs are great---no problems at all. I'm sticking with JVC, even though I have to order them from So. Calif. online.
The new Canon was purchased for our desktop after I had trouble with our HP psc 1315v All-in-One software after a IE security update and moved it to my wifes laptop where it continues to work. The Canon is approx 1" taller and wider and about 5" deeper than the HP but the software features and print quality blow the HP away.This is a GREAT unit!
I purchased this keyboard due to a need to switch from PS/2 to USB (my notebook computer does not have PS/2 connectors, and did not work well with a USB to PS/2 adapter), and chose it based on the fact that it is a "USB 2.0" keyboard with built-in hub. I was disappointed to find out that the hub on the keyboard is for low speed USB devices only (USB 1.1?), but there is a USB socket on the top edge of the keyboard (pointing upwards) that is for USB 2.0 devices. The way this is accomplished is by using a second USB cable, probably wired only as a USB extension cable to this top socket.So the keyboard cable is terminated in two USB connectors, and the documentation included with the keyboard says that both USB cables need to be connected for proper operation. I only have one USB connector available to me, which was the reason I needed the USB hub built-in (so I can daisy-chain my mouse). I am forced to return this keyboard, and find another with a built-in hub, without having plugged it in.This keyboard should work fine for someone with two availble USB ports, and doesn't mind an upward-facing USB port for 2.0 devices (the other two ports are horizontal on the top edge, more like one would expect for a keyboard hub). Note that the keyboard construction and feel reflects its low price -- the plain HP keyboard that this unit was to replace is built like a tank in comparison.
This device is very nice!!. Good instructions for the connection to the KJ Liberty (Cherokee) radio. Great sound (better than radio Fm Adapter) and then also being able to use the track and volume controls on the steering wheel. These buttons allow you to select tracks in a playlist or indexes in a podcast. The Fast Forward and Rewind buttons on the radio also work. Plug it in your CD changer port at the back of the radio. Very very simple to install, about 15 minutes!!!!The only negative note is that it isn't possible to change playlist or mp3 folder.Great device!
We bought the ibook to use with our Dell PC based on Apple claims about the ease of switch. Wrong! Several phone calls (which is what we wanted to avoid in the first place) to Apple to get set up with wireless network- Internet worked fine but file swapping has still been troublesome and still cannot simply share files. Local dealer said no problem to share printer on network.Wrong, in fact Apple support said they do not support that configuration! My Canon i960 is not listed on Mac drivers although I have downloaded a Mac Driver from Canon and installed it to some unkown place. So after a week and hours of struggle my wife's files are trapped in the ibook with no place to go. The computer is fine but don't go for it if you plan to share with your PC.
I love this camera it allows me to take shots on auto and catch frames that I would not have been able to catch it I did not have a DSLR. My wife also uses it and has no problem. This camera is easy to learn and a joy to use.BL
Nice unit, does what it promises. However three adapters get a bit tight. There should be more spaceing between plugs.
I bought this Panasonic system a few days ago and I love it! The installation was a little confusing at first, but then I figured it out.The system looks really awesome with it's silver finish and the chrome accents on the subwoofer and receiver. I think this system is perfect for a bedroom, which is where I placed mine. It really fills the room with sound.One thing you will need is a Coaxial Audio Cable to hook up a DVD player to this. They run for about $15-20 at a local radio shack. The cable really makea a difference in the audio. I was surprised the cable wasn't included in the box, I luckily had one already.
This popper does a good job of popping popcorn, but I don't like the PowerCup. According to the manual, you're supposed to get at least 8 poppings out of the Cup. I've only managed two when I've used oil. I recommend reading the comments for the PowerCup which is listed separately. It's rated very highly there. Someone mentioned turning your microwave power to 90% if you don't get more than a couple of uses from the cup, but I don't have that luxury. I also tried popping corn without the Cup to see what would happen, and I got a lot more unpopped kernels. I don't like the gimmick of the Cup. Eventually you won't be able to get them anymore, and what do you do then?
A good buy -- a slower 1000 RPM non adjustable rate, but it looks cool, is huge, and gets the job done. Enough said, it's worth the $20!
Just in case you may be confused about the difference between the Audio-Technica AT-PL120 and the AT-PL120-S Turntables -- the only difference is that the AT-PL120-S is the AT-PL120 Turntable bundled with software for converting your vinyl records to CD's and the AT-PL-120 is not. That is all! Is the software worth the added $30.00 cost of the AT-PL120-S vs the AT-PL-120? Only you can say for sure. It also is the only turntable I have found with direct drive (no belt slippage), and 33, 45 and 78 rpm capabilities (some get 78 through software manipulation).
This HDMI cable is very useful and made with reasonably good quality also very light! Picture quality is good too! MUST BUY for everyone who needs HDMI cable. Value for money.
I copied over 2500 slides with the equipment and it worked great. It paid for itself the first day. Friends are using it for their slides. Good investment.
I have been using this for about a week. Got it at work because I was having repetitive stress problems from keyboarding and reaching out for the mouse. I got used to it within 2 days. It has built-in functions for the buttons and wheel, so it uses the generic Microsoft driver. Contour Designs has a beta driver that allows you to re-program the button functions, but I wasn't impressed with it and uninstalled it right away. The built-in functions are just fine.I use this with a Microsoft Digital Media Pro keyboard, which is slightly curved at the bottom, but it works fine. That keyboard has a LOT of programmable keys, so between the two, I've been able to drastically reduce the strain and pain.I wish this product wasn't so expensive, though. I'd buy one for home, too.
I have to second what the other reviewers said about this case. It is useful and well suited for the camera. I have no substantive complaints, but I witheld one star because it would be nice if more colors were available. How about a nice silver case to match the camera? How about a white one to match my new iMac?
I bought this mouse for my kids' computer, since my 6 y/o gets very frustrated when a wired mouse won't move where he wants to. Installing this was a breeze, and it worked immediately. (Good thing with an impatient kid waiting.) We've been using it for 3 months on the same battery, and despite being tossed on the floor, whacked with a book and deluged with several spilled glasses of milk/juice/whatever, the thing still works. (I don't recommend trying to repeat our results, however.) I'm so impressed with the one I bought for the kids that I'm getting one for my own computer.
Great product. base is kind of bulky, so it's hard to find a place to keep it and make it permanent, but good product overall.
Good product with speed for the Money, i like the extra USB port so that i could share the printer with other computers.
The AMD processor is much cheaper than the pentium and runs just as well, if not, better. It took me some time to put it in, it won't be easy for someone new to computer hardware. It was a good upgrade from my AMD Athlon XP 2400+.
Setup of Wireless Router &amp; Wireless Adapter Card took 4 long evenings. Installed on Dell laptop running W2K Pro. Technical support was generally poor. Experienced very long wait time on hold only to have call dropped. Same result on second call. Irate tech support staff member disconnected me! Got better support from Verizon DSL supplier vs. Linksys tech support line. Over 6 or so calls to Linksys support, often could not understand their instructions (they're evidently located somewhere far outside US and have3 trouble with the language). Initial install resulted in &quot;Continuous Blue Screen Rebooting of laptop&quot; (not a fun thing. Took about 30 hours and 20 or so calls to tech support, to resolve. Once installed, wireless Linksys system is running very well. Once first laptop was set up, second install and setup on laptop with Win XP was a breeze. Net, net: very happy with hardware but unhappy with poor tech support and hard to follow manual.p.s. Feel &quot;blue screen continuous reboot&quot; issue on W2K Pro likely a software issue that may not exist on XP. Be sure to follow instructions for W2K very, very carefully.
The price was great, and the product arrived quickly and well packaged. Overall very satisfied.
I don't think I can say much more then what other reviewers have already said, but I am so happy with the camera I had to say something.... After receiving the camera I was taking pictures in less the 5 minutes. The ability to have both the point and shoot option as well as the advanced photography options was a big plus for me. And the features do get advanced, as it will take me some time to learn how to use them all. In the mean time I will continue to experiment. The form factor on this camera is outstanging, all the controls are where you would want them to be and are mostly self explanatory. The picture quality is outstanding as well. For stills and moving photos the camera has the ability to adjust it self to better settings quicker then I can. 8^)My only complaint is the size of the memory card that is provided with the camera. With a product of this quality Fuji should step up and at least throw in a 64mb card. One postive comment on the memory, the xD memory is about 5 times faster in transfering pictures to my PC then the compact flash that was used on my previous camera.I think my loyalty will be with Fuji for the coming years if they continue to produce quality products like this at such reasonable prices!
This may be decent to use on a flat surface where you have no chance of bumping into your device. I had gotten it to use as a stand for while in bed and I think it only alright.My biggest gripe is that it does not seem like they actually had an ipad when they designed this.It is highly adjustable, but the angles where you actually get good contact on the back arm is very limited. At 45 degrees it is ROCK SOLID. The back makes full contact. At a higher angle though, just the tip of the back pad touches the surface.So if you need to hold your ipad at 45 degrees this is a great device. At a higher or lower angle the back pad barely touches and the unit is a bit unstable.
I am running this mic on a SuperStar 121 Export Radio in my base and mobile units. Everyone I have contacted says the audio is LOUD and CLEAR. the price great and cobra is known to be one of the best on the market. The price is great and the performance even better.
Good video is not that easy to capture with this camera. If one uses a tripod all the time then the clips will be acceptable. Once you try to capture holding the camera the slightest movement results in some distortion. I have had to edit most clips to cut out disorted parts. Lighting also is a problem at times resuling in poor color. If one thinks they are going to take the camera right out of the box and take professional quality video you are going to be most disappointed. With practice one can improve quality. The size of the camera makes it most difficult to stablize the camera for taking clear and sharp pictures. Personally I feel these small video cameras are not worth the price.
I hooked this amplified antenna to my tv and got nothing but snow. This is a worthless product...please do not buy this unless you live right next to the tv station.
I have bought 4 of these monitors in the last year and they all have been excellent. No problems of any kind. All the adjustments are very easy to make. The picture is very sharp, clear and bright. Another plus is its size, it is shorter than many 15&quot; monitors so it is an excellent choice if you have limited space. An excellent monitor for the price.
bought item without realizing it wouldn't hook into cable box, have cox cable & they didn't have a hdmi outlet on a cable box unless I replaced box for a cost of $9.00 a month . So check before purchasing.
This is the worst product that Canon has ever made. Light is very spoty and bright and it does not get power from hot pad.
I purchased this printer two years ago. I haven't been all that pleased with it since unpacking it. Overall it only does just ok... I am now shopping for a new printer because it keeps telling me 'papper jam' and there is no paper jam. It prints only 'just ok' pictures, I use my printers a lot for crafts (cards and etc.) and this requires a little thicker paper and this printer won't feed this card paper. I've never had this problems with other printers before.Documents come out fine, but again it won't print now because of this 'ghost paper jam'.
For the money, the best remote out there, I have a KEF system, and every remote that I tried did not have codes for KEF, I was getting ready to get rid of my system, and than a friend told me about the Harmony/Logitech remote; I have to tell you, I cannot remember ever being this satisfied with a product. It was extremely easy to set up, and the 1 time I needed technical support, I was on hold less than a minute, and the tech support person that helped me actually made the changes over the internet, I just hooked up remote with USB, and a few seconds later it was working the way I wanted.
I have five different Vantec 360SU in three different locations all with 1TB hard drives, either Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.B 0A38016 or Western Digital WD1001FALS .... all Vantec hard drives run 24/7 without shutdown .... the Hitachi leaves the Vantec case cool to the touch .... the WD runs a bit warmer, but in no way hot as others have complained. Only very old technology hard drives run hot as some have described.
After years of throwing away money on barely-used cartridges that were rendered useless by clogged nozzles, I vowed to never again own an inkjet printer and began my search for an affordable laser. I eventually came across the 1350W and picked it up for about $90 (at the time, budget lasers were still hovering around the $200 mark). Here it is, 5 or so years later, still looking and running like new. Be aware, my use is extremely light (I'm still on the original toner cartridge). That said, I've never had problems that weren't extremely minor, and few of those at that.Overall fit-and-finish is good, ruggedness I would rate average. It's looks are unremarkable--neither fashionable nor ugly, and will unlikely appear outdated for a very long time. It's footprint, petite for a laser when I bought it, still falls to the small end of average nowadays, though it does stand somewhat tall by modern standards. The feed-tray is fairly low-capacity (not a problem for me), compatible with a good variety of media and folds-up out of the way for transport. The output tray, as others have noted, can be unreliable--fully extended I wouldn't trust it with anything larger than letter-size stationary.Initial set-up was simple--install the toner cartridge (easy), plug it in and install the software. I only installed the drivers, which are lean, functional, unobtrusive and compatible with every program I've printed with thus far. For my purposes, software print options are robust (though I imagine some users would disagree) and easy to use. I recommend plugging it into the same USB port every time as it creates a separate profile for every port it's plugged-in to, forcing you to manually select the appropriate profile from a list if the default profile isn't the one associated with the USB port currently used (I hope that makes sense).On power-up, there's an approximately 30 second warm-up time, a 10 to 15 second delay between sending a job and the start of printing and a slightly shorter delay between jobs. Once begun, printing is very fast (less than 5 seconds per page) and runs smoothly. I've never had a jam, though twice the feeder has grabbed multiple sheets, but it did not affect actual printing. When feeding single envelopes, I do have to "nudge" them. The unit isn't quiet, but with my infrequent use, it's not an issue.Print quality is excellent. Text is crisp, dark and smooth. Images are clear and vivid (so far a monochrome goes). While there is occasional "banding" on detailed images, that is a rare exception. Not in my wildest fantasies could I hope to get that kind of quality out of an inkjet, especially with a 5-year-old cartridge.I cannot comment on the toner cartridge life issues others have mentioned as I haven't yet reached it. When I do, I know several places I can get a chip so I doubt that will ever be an issue for me. All things considered, the 1350W is the finest printer I have owned. It has served me extremely well over the years and I plan on it doing so for the foreseeable future, even when I finally get a color laser. Recommended.
I recently bought these, and they certainly weren't worth the money.Firstly, the "3 cap sizes to fit your ears" were very badly thought out - the headphones come with medium sized caps attached, and in the package mould is a single small one and a single large one. There wasnt even a space in the packaging for a second of each. I am not a mutant - I have two ears.Secondly, the "active noise cancellation" does not work very well at all. It appears to be only an amplifier (music players have a volume limit built in to stop you damaging your hearing, and this deftly bypasses that,) and even at the most optimum background noise (according to the manual thats a continuous 300hz sound) they have no audible effect except for a quiet, constant background static.
Item was returned as a misfit to my camera as I needed a smaller SD card.Supplier was easy to deal with and return was accepted.SanDisk 8 GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card ( SDCFX4-8192-901 )
Had I not read all your reviews, I would have been the unhappy victim of fraud. Everything was going great until I was asked to Western Union the $700 to Rome, Italy. Even though the product supposedly ships from New York. Thanks to all of you who posted your warnings. Another type of scam I encountered was the guy who listed a used one for $200. Then when I because interested, the price was $2,000 because he "listed it wrong." Watch out!
first time dvd buyer, did quite a bit of research before purchasing, and made my choice - toshiba sd1600 - based on many of the reviews here. i've had it about a week, playing a few movies and quite a bit of music on it. i have to say that i've not been dissapointed at all. the picture quality is excellent, the sound is very good, the set-up is a snap...only complaint (and it's very minor) is that the remote is not back-lit...but i knew that before i bought it, so obviously, it wasn't a major concern. otherwise, this thing is perfect. in order to upgrade to higher quality audio/video capabilities, you'll likely have to spend about twice as much. for the money, this can't be beat.
The Garmin 680 has proven an excellent navigation tool. I am in the business of field sales and the 680 has found every location I have thrown at it. The bonus, contrary to expectations of poor performance, has been using the 680 as a hands free phone interface via bluetooth. I have the 680 paired with a Blackberry Curve phone and the handsfree, contact lookup and voice dial features on the phone are nicely integrated into the 680 user interface. I have yet to get a complaint about the sound quality from anyone on the other end of the phone when using the 680 handsfree feature. On occassion, I have to reset the 680 to see the phone once I have left the car and returned.I have a Toyota Prius with a line-in jack to the car stereo. Using the line-in feature for the sound output of the 680 has produced excellent audio quality for both phone and MP3s played from the 680. Surpisingly, the audio quality of the 680 is every bit as good as my iPod nano. The auto mute for phone is very convenient. Even when blasting music, the 680 will mute the music to provide you navigation voice prompts.The MSN feature is a nice novelty but not something I have found useful for real life driving and navigation. I did download red light and speeding camera POIs which have proven useful. When approaching a signal with red light cameras, the unit beeps and the screen displays a red alert dialog box.All in all, I am pleased and recommend the 680 for those that can take advantage of the feature set.
Length:: 0:24 MinsI have tried a lot of jump drives, and Kingston has never failed.
It is of good quality pretty snug expect to carry just your laptop and cord nothing else
This $5 antenna really improved my radio reception. To be specific, I was able to pick up a 780 watt (not very powerful) FM station that is 40 miles away with almost no static. Unbelievable! The only thing is that the twin leads on this antenna are not compatible with all types of receivers, so you may need to use some additional connections.
I am a Mac G3 user and for the price and all the functions this machine performs, I think it is great. I have space restraints and this is the smallest of the multifuntion machines. Probably the only thing I don't love is the quality of the printing, although if you instruct your computer to print on best quality (which is slow) the quality is much better!
The Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse is an excellent mouse! I have a white one that I have had for 4 years. It is just now wearing out where I need to buy a new one. It came with my computer. I love it! It is very comfortable for my hand and it never needs to be cleaned! One thing that I have noticed that you need to watch out for is the little black pads on the bottom will come off over time. Usually they can be easily put back on and it would not harm the mouse at all to put a drop of glue on one of the pads to hold it on. I love my Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse!
I have had the 30 GB iPod Video for 6 months now and am extremely happy with it.Pros: Slim, cool looking. Great resolution screen. Easy to use menu's on the iPod. The iTunes software is also fairly easy to use. Video resolution is great. Battery life when just listening to music is satisfactory. In my case, the black casing did NOT scratch easily - as other reviewers have complained. My iPod still looks as good as new.Cons:1)Can only be recharged by hooking up to a computer. For the price you pay, Apple should have been generous enough to throw in a regular recharger.2) iTunes software does not allow you to convert your videos to .mp4 format (there is software out there for this purpose, but you have to purchase them seperately).3) iTunes has an EXTREMELY WEIRD way of saving your mp3 files. It automatically saves them with its own file names, meaning that were you to go into your iTunes folder, and search for songs without using your iTunes software - this would virtually be impossible.4) Battery life when watching video's isn't great - so if you're planning a long trip - find a way to recharge.Overall: A fairly good mp3 player -- especially when compared to the competitors. It's a shame that Apples is stingy with the accessories, and they need to fix up the software a little. I would definitely recommend the Apple iPod - but I hope that Apple takes note and improves what is as of now a fairly decent product.
My second Canon Camera and it is perfect. I was looking for a quality, just above entry level digital camera and this was it. I purchased mine in December. So easy to navigate the features, and so many options and creative settings, that you can make some great photos. The video option is good enough for what little I do.I loved mine so much that I bought another for my parents. They are not as camera savvy as me, but are able to use it effectively.Biggest pros: big LCD, viewfinder, size, construction, picture quality, black and white setting, other color settings, software and ease of use, common sense menu and feature navigation, awesome photo previews after making settings, overall construction.Cons: video setting is fine, but limited as to zooming distance. My intent was not to make too many vids.Very satisfied. Will stay with Canon. I have a Rebel 2000 and loved that...same settings and options only on digital.Well worth the price...blows away the Nikon CoolPix that I tried last year.
I am currently on my second FM114P, the first one just stopped working with TEST and ALERT LEDs on. The offshore call center support was not great. 4 of the 5 people I spoke with were rude and abrupt -- one person was very nice but, unfortunately, that phone connection was interrupted and lost, the person did call back within the hour to apologize, which was very considerate. The FM114P product has great features but is unacceptably unreliable. It has a great 5 year warranty -- you'll need it! My first failed after about a year, but it never really stayed up for long, requiring the too occasional reboot. The wireless portion is extremely finicky and often would not work even when no problems were experienced with the hard wired LAN connections. The replacement sent to me by NETGEAR remains problematic in the same manner -- I still have 3.5 years left on the warranty but will probably search for a better solution. As one of the reviewers mentioned previously the FM1144P does run very hot, which is a concern. You are best to seek a different option when shopping for a wireless, for now I would steer clear of NETGEAR until they get their act together.
To start let me say I absolutely love this keyboard, the mouse not so much, it stands to high actually and doesn't fit the hand. Now back to the keyboard, I love it is great and works really well: AFTER, I cleaned and vasolined all the keys and padded the space bar to keep it from clacking. So if your able to purchase an item take it apart and repair it this is the keyboard for you. The keys were sticky, the space bar clacked very loudly just generally very poor workmanship on this item, but what can I say, I love the shape of it, lol.
I am very pleased with the quality of the product. The delivery time was great and it was easy to set up. Have had no problems at all with it. The picture is very clear and I would recommend this product very highly.
Center Spot filters are the perfect solution to the problem of background composition. Whether Surrounding area should be of the same color as the subject or of a contrasting color is a matter of personal taste. When the light source is behind the photographer, the center spot filter appears dense. With backlighting, particularly if the light strikes the filter directly, a soft. And glowing effect is produced. The size of the central area also depends on the groove into which the filter is inserted. Filters 060-068 are recommended for focal lengths between 50 and 250 mm, 070-078 for focal lengths between 20 and 40mm.
I had and accidentally broke a pair of these years ago, rolling over them with my chair, and have kicked myself ever since. When I saw these offered for sale at this price, I ordered immediately.The sound is clear and crisp. The fit is comfortable, going around the back of the head. I only wish the cord was about 2 feet longer. Other than that, I highly encourage buying these headphones.Thank you, Panasonic!
Fantastic! Great product shipment and service! I was please with package and the contents it worked well when I used it and there was no issues.
I have exchanged my toshiba SD dvd player three times now for the same reasons - each time toshiba replaces it with a newer model but still and sd model - currently I have the SD-3980the problem is the same - 30-40 % of the DVDs do not load - this includes video rentals and brand new DVDs. The few that play skip, freeze or jump back to a prior scene - NO the DVDs are not dirty.My only explanation for this is that these models are defective from the factory and probably at the chip level - I use it with component video and progressive scan and I have a suspicion that users that do not use progressive scan have fewer problems but I don't have the time to test it without progressive scan.Toshiba TVs I love - SO far Toshiba DVD player - I would not buy
Neither the built-in NEC DVD+R, an added internal IOMagic DVD+-R, nor an external Sony DVD+-R will even allow me to try to record many of the blank DVD media. They simply don't recognize them as recordable discs. And when they do, the success rate has been very low.So I took a chance paying more (~$200) for the Plextor and both problems have been eliminated. I have had only one burn failure and at least 50 successful ones so far. Thus, I give this unit top marks. As far as the bundled software goes, I never even tried to install it after reading the previous review and similar reviews on other sites.The drive is very quiet and solidly built. I'm happy I can now use my collection of various manufacturer's blank discs.
The Casio CD/DVD printer is not only a better alternative than Lightscribe printing but actually cheaper! I use the printer connected to the PC and not stand alone because you get better control and quality while connected to the PC. You have different colored ink cartridges to choose from and you can print on any brand of DVD disc. Lightscribe technology is very limited and costly in that it can only print in black & white on special DVD discs only which average around $1 each. These print cartridges from Casio cost about $7 each through Amazon and will yield about (30) DVD disc printing on the top and bottom of each. You go figure which is more cost effective let alone more quality with creativity!
Love being able to print on DVDs w/o having to stick labels on them.
The card functions well in the application I bought it for and has allowed me to extend the memory of the player I use it in.
Super good price and works fine. I found amazon to be the cheapest price on the web when the memory was purchased.
The Zune Car Charger does what is supposed to do. It charges the Zune player just fine. If you use a FM transmitter to play your Zune through your car radio, be prepared for some electrical noise feedback from your engine's charging system. I use Monster Cable's FM Transmitter.Monster iCarPlay Plus Wireless FM Transmitter/Charger for iPodI try to charge it while I'm not listening to the unit. If your engine's not running, or if you have a direct line in to your car's player, you'll be fine.
I bought this headset to use for skype and it works fine. My only complaint is that the mic arm seems to stick straight out farther than most before you can bend it in front of your mouth. This leaves the mic in your peripheral vision at all times.
This headphone is far from satisfactory, especially for me,because I listen to violin a lot. The high is treble like needle, which is rather disturbing. Although the total balance is fairly good, the over-bright feature repels me a lot.Seriously, I do NOT recommend HD570 for classical music lovers.
there shouldnt be any stars for this product. installed, uninstalled, then installed again the driver and software, didnt do crap. blue led light blinks for a few seconds then turns off, and doesnt work at all. no quality videos or google search results on how to fix the problem of the tablet not working. tried emailing the company, no reply back. went to their website, which is difficult to find on google, so jumbled and confusing you cant find what your looking for. when google searching options to fix tablet search links either dont exists, send to spam websites, send to porn sights, basically data doesnt exist. i dont know how people even got the tablet to work. i have windows seven premium 64bit and didnt work at all. DO NOT BUY!!! a complete scam and waste of money. instructions dont have troubleshooting problems. best advice for people: dont pay less than $40 for a decent tablet, but always try your best for the best quality name brand graphics tablet. never go cheap when it comes to technology.
What a great buy! I have wanted a pressure cooker for awhile, but they are so expensive. I took a chance on this one, due to the price. I was afraid it would be too small, but its perfect. The food taste incredible when cooked in the pressure cooker. Especially beans! I cook pinto beans in less than 10 minutes and they have a wonderful flavor! Meats, and stews are cooked to perfection in no time flat.Its a great buy! I love it!!
The reviews for this product are very interesting, most are actually the same as the comparable Linksys router (55AG). I know some think comments containing statements like "and I'm a IT professional" or "I'm an engineer" might give more credit to the review or help, but they really don't. Especially since I've been using this product for 4 yrs trouble free. I estimate it took me about 20mins to setup with my AT&T; DSL. I think a lot of confusion also comes from people not understanding the limitations of 802.11a compared to 802.11g. Also, I used Netgear USB adapters, but even with other brands, and the numerous personal laptops that have visited the house, I've had no problems. Now I have experienced dropouts, but this was only when I was testing configuration changes on the router or adapters, to tweak performance. Once I get everything set, it would work without issue. I'm actually looking to buy another one because it was so simple to setup up and I want to extend the range of my wireless.Update: Dec/2011Purchased a second WGU624 Router (used), it has been working without issue just like the first I purchased new 4 yrs ago. This is a great product...
The space bar sticks on this keyboard, would like to return and receive a new keyboard in return, same model etc. Do not have a box to return it in.
This card is good enough at a reasonable price. Even though 32 GB seems a lot, it gets quickly consumed incase you are shooting videos. Sometimes the card does slow down the camera and the video recording stops
I got my IPod last Christmas, and I love it. Mine is actually the now-defunct 10GB model, but that's what eventually morphed into this 15GB model. I have a dock and a carrying case for my IPod(they didn't come with it), and they come in very hand. I am a college student and I tend to have lots of time between classes where I study or lounge around and whatnot, so it's great to have all my music with me, in this little device, to take anywhere.To address some complaints that others have had:Can't upload songs back to PC: FALSE. You just can't do it with ITunes. There is another IPod software program, small and free, available for download called EphPod, and with it you can copy anything and everything from your IPod back to your PC.If you hook the IPod to a different PC, all the songs get erased: TRUE. But there is a way to get around that. I'm not quite sure what it is, but there IS a way, I'm sure of that much.Battery life: Could be better, but not bad at all. I've had my IPod for almost seven months now and the battery hasn't died yet, so I'm being optimistic.All in all, a great device.
This is a terrific product for laptop computer users on the go. I was carrying around an external 6-in-1 media reader, which took up a bit of space in my bag.This PC Card adapter is slim and easily fits in a pocket. I inserted it into an available PC Card (also known as PCMCIA) slot in my XP laptop and it installed itself and read the files on my card immediately. (Although it recommended a reboot to work, I didn't need to.)I was concerned it would only read Sony brand memory sticks, but it has no problem reading Lexar. File transfer speed is pretty quick also... the images came in faster than when I used my external media reader.All in, another excellent Sony product. Recommended.
These headphones are amazing, and for 5 dollars and change shipped I recommend them to anyone. Sound quality is superb without distortion, and the bass boost sets them apart from my old headphones. Happy customer =p
I absolutely love this camera. I received it as a birthday gift and have used it a lot with friends. I'm 15 and brought it to camp this summer, my pictures were the best I'd taken in my 5 years of camp. My only setback is the fact that my battery door had a little piece break off so it doesn't stay shut all the way but my dcut tape matches it pretty well so it's not a big deal.Using the LCD all the time drains the battery pretty quickly but if it's on quickview there's not a problem.I suggest buying a memory card because it only holds 16 pictures at the best setting within the internal memory. My dad bought me a 512MB card and it will hold 570 some pictures.
i bought 3 packs of these cloths to use in the kitchen and they are great. i wash them in the machine and dry them. i have used them constantly for two years and they hold up. the bound edge is good and does not unravel after repeated use. i buy these clothes because they are a great price. the kitchen clothes of similar fabric do not hold up like these do...these are worth the money.
Needed a low profile gigabit card for desktop PC. The computer was given to my company by UPS with a thermal label printer. (no one actually buys desktop PC's anymore... towers at the very least). Since we've set it up to run on a LAN with multiple workstations I wanted to speed up the connection to our network. The onboard NIC was only 100Mb/s so I looked for a cheap gigabit NIC to get the job done. This does accomplish that and installing it on windows xp pro was not a problem.here's how it actually shows up as the device:TRENDnet, TEG-PCITXR 32-bit 10/100/1000Mbps PCI ADAPTERevery trendnet product I've used has been great so I can't complain.
This mouse is worth every penny you spend on it, its very smooth scrolling except in muggy conditions which tends to make it feel stuck to the surface but thats normal for those conditions. I like the look of it and ive always liked the mouse smooth surface clickers and for this being my first laser mouse i cant say ive noticed any jurky mouse pointers from it and i must say on the fly dpi is very nice and the weight system is a nice touch. hope everyone else agrees with what i say .
The gadget worked fine from the time it was installed. It seems like a crazy technology to use to pass signals from one device (Comerica Box) to another device (TIVO box) this way. I suppose this will be done differently in the future. I would have preferrred a hard wire connection, but the Comerica box didn't have a plug for this.The Emitters fell off the face of the Tivo box after a month, so there is a little to be improved on the sticky face on the emitters.
The most frequently used buttons no longer worked properly after two years.The macro function is pretty handy, and programming is very flexible. Not bad for the price.
This well know radio is a great value for the money around $80. The speaker gives excellent sound. The FM Stereo is also quite good with your own quality headphones. Makes an excellent bedside radio... the tuning knob being much too loose for outdoor adventures. Also, the RF Gain knob doesn't seem to function. I benefit from a 100 foot indoor long wire antenna. As I've indicated, I'm very happy with the overall quality of the radio, with excellent reception on all bands. Why spend $45 more on another radio?
Altough i was not able to fit in any jewelry this jewel case did come in handy for mini-dvd's. Good. Will not protect your family Jewels but will protect dvd media. Oh and Amazon told me to tell you that I got it from Amazon.
I had it put on the wall and it is great! it holds a lot of paper, plus it is way to cute!
There are several reasons for my selection of this RIO as my player of choice and I will explain as best I can. So read this review in its entirety.Before ever owning the RIO Chiba 256M, the first MP3 player I had ever tried was indeed a RIO (the RIO 800 128M model before the new line of RIO MP3 players were recently put out on the market).The look and size was as instrumental in my choosing of any MP3 player back then (as it is now). I was frustrated with bulky discman CD players for years....because the bottom line is you CANNOT wear them without skipping at some point (no matter how long the anti-skip protection is) or major player instability while attached to your body. These were MAJOR issues for me. So it was no mystery that I sincerely enjoyed the RIO 128M model especially because of its SIZE and the wonderfully convenient BELT CLIP!! It turned out however that after using this 128 M RIO player for about a month I had found myself longing for more songs thereby larger internal memory.It was then that I visited the RIO website and discovered the new line of MP3 players with the RIO Chiba 256 soon to come out. I concluded 256M would be enough internal memory for me so while waiting for the RIO Chiba 256 to become available, I tried and subsequently returned MP3 players from IRiver, Samsung, RCA, and Creative Labs.All had plenty of &quot;bells and whistles&quot; for features but none had the shear small size advantage AND compactness (belt clip convenience) of the RIO 128M model I used to own. The general EASE OF USE(ridiculously easy), battery-life saving feature (all RIO players shut off within 5 minutes of inactivity by default), great sound quality via the more advanced graphic equalizer, as well as a very attractive blue-backlit LCD screen were other secondary but still significant advantages the RIO model had, those other players did not! When the RIO Chiba 256 finally did come out I purchased one without a second thought.And now I'd like to add something!All these reviews of &quot;cheap this, cheap that&quot; are frankly nausseating if not comical!!People, you do not purchase this or any MP3 player to lose sleep over &quot;what material its made out of&quot; or &quot;what would happen if i dropped it compared to another model&quot;.Yes, this player is not made of some space age plastic or material but no MP3 player is.The reality is this player has SOLID construction. It is sold at 199.99 on the RIO website and not counting participating department store discounts(about 20 or 30 bucks) such as Circuit City, for a $200 dollar value you can rest assured you are getting something of good foundational quality)!AND it designed to be used and carried around LATCHED in the provided beltclip compartment.Once its secure in the beltclip compartment and latched on to you via your belt, there are no issues with battery compartment looseness and very little chance of the user dropping the player.Wow, imagine that...a beltclip,what a concept!!Yes indeed everyone is still clumsy at somepoint.Regardless I have dropped my model at least ten times since I purchased it, it remains in one piece AND the sound quality remains exceptionally!C'mon people, have a little practicality in your reviews!!!Ease of use is OK, however the included RIO MP3 transfer(&quot;ripping&quot;)software has ONE flaw, it doesn't recognize every MP3 or WMA music file you have.The solution to this problem is very simple.Uninstall the RIO software if you have already loaded it, then download and use Windows Media Player 9.0 for your Chiba's transfering needs.Windows Media Player 9.0 recognizes and plays EVERY music file,including all the ones the Real Player can.I find it to be of higher quality and more reliable than Real Player(in regards to suddenly shutting/closing down due to bugs in Windows XP).The best headphones for this player ARE NOT the included Senheisser earbuds, but rather Sony, the SON MDRW08L model to be exact.I would highly recommend you invest the $10 bucks these sell for. You will find out within 15 minutes of use why these are 5000 times more comfortable than the included &quot;ear soreing&quot; Senheissers not to mention complement your Chiba's graphic equalizer settings with ridiculously crystal clear sound(due to Neodynium magnets for sounddrivers in each earpiece).I have been using the Chiba for about 5 months now, I believe for beginners or advanced MP3 player enthusiasts alike RIO makes the best overall MP3 player on the market!!
You just can't beat the price! I received the unit just about 45 mins ago and it has flawlessly been installed and configured to run on Windows XP, Windows 98 and a Red Hat 7.3 Linux box (with Samba). The unit is compact but holds almost half a ream of paper and cranked out an 11 page document in just under a minute (validating the 12ppm advertised). The power save feature turns on in an appropriate amount of time (about 90 secs or so) and recovers quickly, no more than 15 seconds. The only drawback is it's lack of expandable memory (although 2MB is a lot for this price) and no USB port if you are interested in that. The standard parallel port seemed quick enough for me. Final thought - better than a great deskjet at the same price!
I chose this FM transmitter over the "new version" because it featured the handy USB slot. It was nice to optionally throw a charge into my phone while listening to music. The unit was perfect for about a month. It was even functional enough that I didn't have to go through the hoops of setting it to international mode (though it was nice to know I could).Really, I don't have anything bad to say about the function of the FM transmitter itself. The problem is the quality of manufacture. After a month of normal use the audio started cutting out on one of my speakers. At first I thought this might be an issue of car audio, since my car stereo is a little on the elderly side. Unfortunately the problems persisted and I began to realize that the audio jack was rotting out.Audio connections like this do wear out with normal use, but not after a month. The headphones I have had this happen to have all been beaten on pretty hard too. they didn't live the comfy life riding the center console of my car like this did. I can't think of any way I would have (ab)used this cord to cause such a premature termination of its functions, so I am going to have to point at a bad unit.Maybe these have just been sitting in the warehouse too long now. I don't see many other complaints like it in the reviews. In any case, I'll be trying something different in the future.
I got mine refurbished from LaCie's cite, you can save about 100 dollars that way.First, let me say something about external hard drives. Traditionally, they've been unable to boot from, and they're WAY WAY slower than an internal hard drive. Though its not possible to boot from a USB or Firewire external hard drive, even if you could, it would make Windows extremely slow.Enter LaCie's eSATA external hard drive with PCI interface. Technically, it's not external (literally it is). But because it connects via SATA which connects via PCI, it is in essence directly connected to your motherboard. Meaning it doesn't have to go through the slow bus that USB and Firewire do.This is the newest in external hard drive technology because it is as fast as an internal hard drive (Several times faster than USB and Firewire).I got 2 of these because my 20GB internal drive was full of just programs, and I was running the files off of an external LaCie USB drive.I cloned my hard drive onto the external, restarted, and in my BIOS changed the Hard Disk Sequence to select the LaCie (note, it won't say LaCie, it will say something like Maxtor or Seagate or something so you'll need to know your drive manufacturer's so you can tell them apart). I now boot externally, I reformatted my internal drive and am using it for storage. WOOHOO.PROS: LaCie must have listened to its customer's or read it's complaints. LaCie's previous hard drives got too hot. Not so with the d2. Made of vented aircraft aluminum, this drive stays cool to the touch for hours on end... it might get room temp or slightly higher, but not the blazing hot temps that gave reason to complain before.SPEED... try 1500Mbps interface from a 7200RPM drive. Sure, a USB or firewire might also run on a 7200RPM drive, but its pointless if your info is bottlenecked to 200-400MBps transfer at the bus, no to mention any slowing from your processor or other running programs.Looks: Good design, 2 positions to stand it, looks good.Runs: As fast as my former hard drive. It now is my central drive.Truly the external drive to have if your need internal speed with external conveniance.It may cost 30=40 dollars more than your typical external, but you gain several times the speed of thost drives as well.You should have a free PCI slot to instal the PCI card that comes with this drive.Finally, LaCie gets it right! A+Cons: None.
In a nutshell, I had 5 remotes on the coffee table and had to use at least three at any given time to enjoy TV, etc. It was time to do something about the mess as friends and family could never figure out how to watch TV in my home. This unit was in sale for $110 so I went for it.Very easy to program online. It does a really good job setting up activities such as 'watch DVD'. That command would automatically set up your stereo receiver with the correct surround sound mode, turn on the dvd, set up the tv with the correct input selection, etc. This is the feature i enjoy most. However, like other remotes, if a device is turned off/on when the remote thinks otherwise (assuming someone manually turned a unit on/off), the remote could do the opposite action; however, it will ask you if everything is ok. If you select no, it'll start asking yes/no questions and resync everything.Guys, i only have one remote on the coffee table now and couldn't be happier.
Very good protection. Excellent quality, very stylish product directly from Canon for your EOS 20D if you use it with neck strap. Perfect fit for EOS 20D with 17-85mm lens attached.+++++ It will not fit if you have Canon BG-E2N Battery Grip (either battery grip alone or Battery grip and Canon 2344A001 E1 Hand Strap) installed. You must remove the battery grip to use this semi hard case.+++++
I was really dreading buying all my filters again for my new (slightly slower) zoom lens, but thanks to this very reasonably priced ring adapter all of my filters worked great within minutes. The threads are very fine so be careful not to cross thread when you put it on. Excellent construction and very easy to use. Very nice - highly recommended.
The product was as advertised and arrived as scheduled. It suits the purpose for which it was ordered. Definitely would order again.
it works only for charging but not for sync, i tried on my iphone 5 and iPad, both can charge but not sync.If you are looking for charge only, this is a good one.
On the surface, The Lexmark X5470 looks like a great deal; it is a copier, printer, scanner and fax too. It also has an automatic document feeder and can print pictures directly from the memory card thru the built in PicBridge port and media card slot, however, you need a special photo color cartridge in place of the black ink cartridge. You can copy / scan /fax using the flat bed or the document feeder. All that at around $80. But the good stuff ends there.Print quality is poor, picture quality is even worse; and it uses ink like there is no tomorrow, expect around 150 pages before the Lexmark starts telling you to order new ink cartridge. If you want to get a generic or refilled ink cartridge, the Lexmark does not like that, and it will keep telling you that it's out of original ink. You may even get an error message to change the cartridge and the machine will stop working until you do so. In short, you will have to use the original Lexmark ink cartridges at around $50 for the pair.The most annoying thing is the "clear carrier jam" message, which keeps coming even though there is no "jam" anywhere in the machine. To clear it, you will have to turn it off, unplug it, remove both ink cartridges, plug it again, turn it on, reinstall the cartridges, and keep your fingers crossed that this will clear it. If not, try again.Will I buy it again? Never. Would I recommend it? No way.Lexmark: I hope you do better next time.
This is the main card that I use now and (knocks on wood) it simply works as desired. No complaints there.
I recently bought a Canon MP610 printer/scanner, and I needed a bi-directional print server to be able to print and scan from it on my two Macs and my PC. I had previously tried a D-Link 1260, which didn't support or recognize my printer, and a Keyspan US-4A, which blue-screened my PC and didn't work with my Macs.I bought the SX-2000U2 and set it up last night. Setup was a breeze, and other than having to download the latest Leopard version of Virtual Link, there were no issues. Printing and scanning worked perfectly with all my computers right away. Unlike other reviewers here, I don't have the need to print from more than one computer at a time, so waiting for another box to finish a print job isn't an issue for me.All told, it's a very good device server. I'm pleased!
I bought this product with high expectations to get my external CD-RW drive to record at faster speeds. This product, not only conflicted with my Windows XP performance until the release of the first XP service pack, but also doesnt work at all with my CD-RW drive. Ive tried everything, sending the product back, tech support (which wasnt that helpful), and using other products with it...and let me say that this product is in no way worth it. I have had no success with it and am unable to return it and am now forced to eat my loss and purchase another. Avoid my fate and by a different card.
Signed by Orville Redenbacher? Huuum That would be a real trick since he drowned in 1995. Amazing what companys will stoop too just to sell us something. Better to say "recommended by O.R.Company" possibly? More truth to it,but what do marketing Companys care about that?Popper pops very well though. At least they did'nt lie about that for a change. Wish it had a permenant concentrator so we did'nt have to buy them. Only reason for 4 stars.
The label burned with my lightscribe turned out to be far too light and blurry
I dont normally write a review but i just had to, to let anyone looking at buying this item know that it is an amazing product for the price. i bought it for my mothers birthday so she could talk to my brother in another state.it has exceded my expectations.
I never write reviews for products at Amazon, so the fact that I'm exerting the effort should speak volumes.This is the hardest print server to configure that I've come across. I've spent hours reading the directions that shipped with the item, trawled through pages of discussion pages and websites, and still couldn't get this item to work. It's on its way back to Amazon for a refund. Amazon should consider dropping this item.Save your time. Look at other options.
I've used various curling irons over the years from various brands and of varying widths. ALL have performed better than this model. I had no problem with the placement of the buttons, however I did have a problem with it not curling my hair at all! My hair is naturally completely straight and the most this curling iron did to my hair was make it lean a little to the side. Definitely returning this one.
The picture on this TV is OK. I would highly recommend the Sharp Aquos 1080p series instead - it is 100 times better. If you insist on purchasing a Samsung, buy an extended warranty. This TV started giving me intermittent problems at only 6 months old. The picture kept shutting off. After being in the repair shop for two months, it has returned home and less than 24 hours later - same problem. Samsung replaced the entire main circuit board. It took 2 months for the repair facility just to get warranty approval and the part, and now either the new circuit board is bad or the problem was elsewhere. Buy a Sharp instead - you will be glad you did! And don't forget the extended warranty. Even though I was opposed to them, it pays off with LCD TVs since the cost is about $600 or more to repair (I have been through this twice with two different brands of LCDs).
I bought this lens after hours of research and fretting about possibly making a wrong choice. I needed a lens to shoot low light sports with no flash - this fit the bill perfectly. I shoot using a canon 40D and the indoor basketball photos this season are the best ever! The bonus is the versatility of this lens - my portrait photos are perfect and outdoor soccer looks very good! By far my favorite lens... my other 4 rarely get any use!
I just received these V-Moda Red Roxx today 1-30-2008, and they ROCK !.Very comfortable in ear with a great sound stage along with excellent noise cancellation !.Not to mention that you don't even notice them in your ear because of their very light weight.I am using these Red Roxx with my Apple Touch 16gb iPod.
the software needed to post music from computer to the player is too complex, and transfers - when they are successful - are very slow. Every few songs I got an error and player wasn't recognized anymore by the software. Nothing a few &quot;unplug/replug&quot; cycles couldn't fix. Every few &quot;unplug/replug&quot; cycles the software was nice enough to shut itself down for me and I got to start all over again. After about 5 such software restarts (I had transferred all of about 30 titles, with a few thousand more to go), I realized what a piece of junk this really is and promptly returned it. Got a more expensive ipod and it works great. Buyer beware: you get what you pay for.
It there was an easier way to hook the alarm sound to the horn it would be perfect.
We have been using our popper for 4-5 years and love it--have bought them for gifts for our kids and friends. Excellent product--have "very few" kernals of corn remaining in bottom after popping.
Fantastic high def picture. May not have quite the viewing angle as plasma; however, you wouldn't enjoy watching TV at that extreme angle anyway. Plasma and LCD look like great pictures behind a shiny piece of glass. This picture on this set is so life-like it's incredible.
Warning: this is $ 12.55 per single snagless boot, not per 'assortment' or sack. We bought 3 of them thinking we would get three sacks of snagless boots for our cables.... but to our horror we only got three single boots.
I've found this scanner to be an excellent product and I've already scanned in hundreds of slides. Setup is definitely tricky, however. In spite of what another reviewer says, the problem is poorly written instructions. (As several other reviewers have noted, you won't get any response from the technical support folks.) I spent several frustrating days figuring out how to get the machine to work for the first time. Once I did that it was easy. The trick is, when you get an error message, just go on to the next step. Here, in the hope of saving you frustration, is how I got my scanner to work:After installing the Dimage hardware as in the instruction book, follow these steps:1. Turn on your computer.2. Turn on the Dimage scanner by pressing the button on the front. The green light will blink.3. Lower the door halfway (to the first line)4. In the programs file, click on the Dimage software icon, then click on "Batch Scan."5. You will get an "error 42" message. Ignore it. Close the door on the Dimage scanner. (You'll now hear whirring sounds as the machine sets up.)6. You'll get another error message saying to set the holder properly. Ignore it. The green light will stop blinking at this point.7. Open the door halfway again and insert the rack loaded with slides. After you insert it a bit (you have to push some, but not a lot) you'll feel the machine take it from you. You're now in business. You'll see a message saying that it's scanning slide number one.
well made, but sort of looks like a lunch box or padded cooler. The rubber bottom really adds a lot of extra weight...kept it, but bought something lighter to carry around.
Didn't work at all, matter of fact it almost destroy my IPad, thank God for the iCloud. The seller wanted me to return it but it would cost to much to send it back because they don't pay the shipping. If you have a IPhone, iPad please stay away fom this fake.
In less than one year I have now had two of these break!!!!!!! Intel is sending my third one to me this week. First one broke inexplicably after maybe 5 months of moderate use. Second one broke after no more than ten uses. It's important to note that I DO NOT use the player during excercise so the players have obviously been faulty. Intel was super nice the first time this happened. The second time, I spoke with the same person, and he said they can't keep sending me a new player everytime I break one. How's that for customer service! The player is great when it works and I love it. However, I would stay away from this product based on my experience.
Used to replace the stock Toyota stereo in my 2001 Toyota Highlander Limited w/ JBL sound system, replaced it with a Pioneer AVH-4300DVD. Installed 3 weeks ago an no issues so far.Installation instructions for multiple Toyota models included.Plastic is strong and molded well. I had to cut then brackets to work with my car, instructions for doing so are included with this unit. The brackets also have lines molded into them so you know where to cut. It makes it so these brackets can work for multiple models of cars. I used tin-snips (heavy duty shears for cutting sheet metal for air ducts) and it was easy, not implying the plastic is cheap at all. You could also use a dremel or other cut-off tool, hack saw, pretty much anything that will cut plastic.I used the screws that came with my new stereo rather than the screws that were on the original stereo but either would work, flat head tapered or pan head, I chose the flat heads that came with my new stereo purely for aesthetics.The front vertical sections are visible on the sides of the stereo screen, sort of a gap filler sorta deal. The plastic doesn't look that great beacuase, well, it's plastic. But in reality most people are more blown away by the aftermarket stereo than how it's mounted, not a big deal. I likely wouldn't have paid more for anything that looked better anyway.
No matter how much I'd like to plug in audio/video components and then forget about them forever, sometimes the real world intrudes. And if you ever have to call your cable/FIOS/satellite provider, then you know the drill the begins with the instructions to "unplug the box for 30 seconds..."I route all my home a/v power cords (TV, cable box/DVR, Blu-ray player, receiver and an external hard drive (that extends DVR record time) power cords into this power strip.The best feature is that its top vertical surface provides an area to apply labels showing what component is plugged in to each outlet. This is a real time-saver when talking with the cable company or troubleshooting/configuring attached components.The other outlets locatedon the rear vertical surface are good for concealing those devices powered via wall warts.Sounds silly, but this is the best power strip I've ever used!Select with confidence
Happened to me, too. Had to return it. :(
I have been using the Ifeel mouse for over a year now. Even without the vibrations, this is the best mouse I ever owned.I have Microsoft Intellimouse and my office and Logitech Ifeel at home. They are both excellent optical mice (no ball on the bottom). I prefer the Logitech Ifeel because it seems a little more accurate and comfortable when I am clicking a lot of things quickly.The vibrations seem kind of cute at first but you quickly get to like the feeling of your screen. I have come to depend of the tactile feel of my screen. I guess its almost subconcious.....I had a few problems with the Logitech installation sofwtare.I was using an old serial port mouse to install the new USB mouse and ended up with no mouse for a while during the installation.Rememebr the Ifeel model requires a free USB port and does not work with Windows 95.
Everything exactly as expected and described, great value for the item and excellent service from the provider. I will order another soon for a family member...they keep hijacking mine !Thanks for the great job !
I needed a lightweight easy-to-use inexpensive GPS device to use during outdoors hiking and backpacking trips, mostly as a distance meter but also as a route tracker. There's a very little competition in this sector, and I selected Foretrex 101 because it uses AAA's instead of rechargeable batteries in 201 (well, not sure about Garmin engineers but I typically don't take an AC power outlet to a backpacking trip with me).Overall, it met my expectations... sorta. COM port communications with a PC, sturdy but ugly looking design, heavier than I thought, very uncomfortable wrist strap - these are the minuses but I could live with them. However, my biggest disappointment was with the GPS chip sensitivity. In 8 out of 10 trips it loses satellite connections every few minutes, pretty much all the time under the trees, even when the forest around is not that dense. When it does, its measurements become extremely inaccurate - once it reported 13 miles on a trip odometer when it actually was just above 8...I wouldn't buy it again, but at the same time I haven't seen a better alternative anyway. I only wish Garmin could come up with a new wrist mount hiking (not running / personal training) GPS device based on a new chip, using USB connector, and having better map graphics. Dreams, sweet dreams.
I decided to watch a movie on my laptop one night, and plugged these in to try them out. Man, they had GREAT sound quality! Better than the laptop's by far! I was so excited for my daughters to be able to use them on their little portable games and dvd player, but they never ended up needing them for the trip I had purchased them for. But I'm sure they will use them eventually! And even if they don't-- I WILL! The volume control on it is amazing, and doesn't limit the sound SO much like on other ones. Of course, these are made just "for kids", so maybe that's why, but the sound is SUPERB with these headphones!!! And the price is right too!
This unit is very easy to set up and so far has worked great. The quality is much better than I expected. I live in an apartment and it sounds great in my living room. I even have to keep the woofer at half power. I suspect it is made by the same people that make oritron dvd players, as that is what my parents have and their remote is almost exactly the same, and the onscreen menus feature exactly the same graphics. It is definitly not manufactured by koss, they must outsource or license their name for it. But it still is an excellent system. I use it for the radio as well as cd playback. However every once in a while it will skip excessively with cd's, all I do is eject it, then re-insert it and it works perfectly. My friends pioneer does exactly the same thing. No, it does not have digital inputs, and it may not impress your audiophile friends, but it definitely does the trick especially for the price. I looked at several other dvd players/surround sound systems for around the same price and the quality was definitely not up to the level of this unit. I would recommend this to anyone not wanting to shell out XXX$ for a &quot;name-brand&quot; system.
This really works great it charges our Ipods fast and now we can charge them anywhere!
I hesitate to even give this thing a 1 star. the rubber on the bottom of the legs does not do anything, which means no matter what the surface they will not hold the shape and height you put them on. The only place they would work is something as supportive as carpet. Forget about glass or any tables or counter tops. Would not buy.
I purchased this filter to help me see some of the more challenging Messier Nebula's. In particular, reflection and emission Nebula's are seen easier with this filter - and they are. I've enjoyed clearer views of some Nebula's.The filter does darken the view, but the nebula is very clear (and fuzzy).I recommend it as a filter for seeing certain Nebula's.
This is my first radar detector so I am uncertain of how sensitive other comparable radar detectors are. So far, I am happy about my purchase. I like the clean design and the voice alerts. However, I have a huge problem and so does every prospective BEL purchaser. I recently exhanged my BEL 936 with a different BEL 936 because the packaging of the product caused it to have scratches on the face of the unit. Unfortunately, BEL did not have the foresight to place a transparent strip over the display area to protect it from scratches. Almost every single unit in the store had scratches from the packaging. Check yours before you purchase it. This seems like a huge gaffe on the part of BEL Electronics. Aside from this, The BEL works pretty well.
This sure beats the hassle of installing a NIC card if you have USB. Directions are well written and easy to follow. Works great. (Don't forget to order a LAN cable if you don't have one).
I use this in an audio system that has many small, low draw devices and three large (2000+ watt) amplifiers. It works great, handles the load fine, and the extra long cord make for getting power into my portable rack a breeze!It's not nearly as deep as I thought it would be (I was hoping to use it kind of like a shelf) but that's not a problem. Though because it's only 1U tall, some power adapters are wider then it is tall, so avoid mounting it directly against any other devices if your application includes large power supplies like that.The spacing of the plugs on the back leaves plenty of room for &#34;wall-wart&#34; style power adapters as well. Overall it's an excellent value.
After comparing a few different upconvert dvd players and reading reviews posted on Amazon, I decided on OPPO dvd player. Everyone is right, this is an incredible player for the price. The playback is crisp as well as the sound. Watching my dvd collection is going to be like watching them for the first time. Thanks everybody for the great reviews posted and making my choice easier.
Its a cable -- a wire that runs between my upscaling DVD player and my 720p LCD TV. It shouldn't be hard to connect and shouldn't create problems. The good news is that this cable doesn't create any problems. Simple. Trouble-free. That's what I wanted and that's what I got.
I have tried other brand names and this is the only one that keeps the quality over decades. I strongly recommend it.
This is a great little camera for our family application!You need to understand it's limitations,however.We remove the camera from the dock with the batteries fully charged,take one or two fotos,and press the button to down load and E-mail the pictures.Then,you must then remove the camera from the dock,turn it 'off'and then reinsert it into the dock to recharge the batteries.The batteries will not charge if the camera is turned 'on'.The 3215 camera is turned 'on' whenever the 'download' button is pressed.We use it to exchange snapshots of the family.
This is the 2nd time I've ordered these cables. This time they were for my son's surround sound set up in his room (spoiled brat :-). They work exactly as advertised at a fraction of the price that you can purchase similar cables from Best Buy, Radio Shack etc.
If you simply need a platform for your computer screen to rest over your laptop, be aware that this item only comes with two legs, not four. I had to fashion the rear legs out of discarded wood.
What I thought was amazing about this headset was both the quality and how comfortable the headset felt for a relatively low price. If you're looking for a high tech/big money headset, this one might not be for you. But if you're working at home, this Panasonic headset is ideal.
We had the unit less than 6 months and it has completely quit. No power, no nothing! Offers only a 90 day warranty from the manufactuer. The company we purchased it from no longer sales them due to the complaints they rexieved and will no longer fix them either! Terrible product-DO NOT BUY!
All these 5 star reviews make me wonder if this is a Sony sponsored site. Trust me..I WANT to love this camera, but I just can't. It takes blurry pictures. I have been taking pictures a long time with manual SLRs and I have an idea about shutter speeds, apertures, etc.Even when the pictures appear to come out great on the camera slideshow, I cannot guarantee that this will translate to my computer monitor. Often a picture will have acceptable light levels on my camera viewscreen and be almost entirely black on the computer (Yes i have turned up my monitor's brightness and tried this on different monitors).Back to blurriness. Even shooting this camera at 1000 at 400iso, I often get a blurry picture. For those who say "HOLD STILL"--like everyone who has poor results is raving, arm-waving lunatic--I have been holding still, but there is a limit to how still a human can be. Regardless, even moving and shooting at a shutterspeed of 1000 should yield a clear result--which I am not achieving.I have no doubt that many people have had good results with this model. Perhaps there is just a bad batch out there? I for one have not had generally good results. Some good pictures, yes. But when only 20 out of 150 pictures are acceptable to my standards, I have to take issue with that.I have experimented with this camera extensively and I truly want to make it work--I don't have the expendable income to go out and buy another model. I believe I am a competent photographer, and being vexed by a point and shoot is doing little to boost my self-esteem. A point-and-shoot, by definition, is supposed to be easy to operate and achieve acceptable results. This camera does not meet those requirements.I warn potential buyers to be be wary of this camera. I wouldnt spend the extra cash for this 7.2 mP camera, it doesnt focus accurately enough to take advantage of this resolution.
There's not much else I can say besides note the fact that it does work well and is a great value for the price. Obviously the build quality isn't going to be as good as Sony's but that doesn't take away from the fact that it works and I'm sure it will work for years to come.
After comparing with other products I decided to go with this one and I am very happy for the decision I made, it really saves me 3 times so far in Texas and New Mexico.
Without a Dish Network subscription there are still a few things you can do with an old DVR 625. I found that you can watch the videos stored on the DVR without a service card. It cannot be used to record, watch TV inputs or USB memory stick. You can take the 235 G hard drive out and copy all the recorded shows to your own PC. Just remove the hard drive from the DVR and connect it to a desktop computer. The Dish Network uses a Linux hard disk format called Ext. (Dish Network uses Linux to run its unit if that helps.) You will have to Mount the three unnamed partitions to see them with Windows. Just use the Windows disk manager to see the DVR hard disk. A special program like Ext2fsd can be used to label the partitions. As far as I know the rest of the DVR 625 unit is useless without a subscription. I just kept the 235 gig HD in my desktop computer and trashed the rest of the DVR 625 unit.
I ordered this laptop cooler first. I am glad it was reasonably priced. However, it was not what I was looking for. It would probably work great with a "netbook". For my larger laptop, I found it just did not work. It is too small. If you move the laptop, the pad doesn't move with it. It causes my laptop to wobble if not positioned exactly right. Definately not stable enough.
I'd love to be able to review the item and may do so when I get it. My problem is with the shipping policy. I ordered the memory on August 11. It was supposed to ship today but (so far) hasn't. Meanwhile, the listing for the memory says "ships in 1-2 days" and "Only 5 left." This raises all sorts of questions about how Amazon handles inventory management. It is both unclear to me as to when I will get the item and why it is taking so long.
This unit crapped out on me after only 3 years and only limited play. The carousel always seemed as though it would break at anytime, although it still worked. The CDs just weren't being read correctly or with any consistency. I took it back to where I purchased it (Hi Fi Fo Fum in STL) they said they could look at it for $70. I only paid $189. They were ready to sell me the newer model of Denon, but I think I'll try another brand. I told them to throw it away.
Originally I had problems with the installation, I actually returned the item to store. But I reordered when it was on sale at Amazon.com I got it installed on Win2K by using the second to latest set of drivers. And customer support is EXCELLENT! They were of great help and answered the phone on 2nd ring (how often does that happen!) I have had great luck with the card - I use it solely for music though, not gaming. I used the MIDI and all the other inputs without issues. Anyone who bought the product will get a kick of the picture posted here of the cable, if you do choose to purchase this product you will see the cable is as thick as a garden hose - not thin like in picture!
These speakers sound much better than I was expecting. Considering their small size and the price, I didn't have very high expectations but these speakers sound better than some of my more expensive bookshelf speakers. The dedicated subwoofer really makes a difference when it comes to the bass in the audio. I would strongly recommend these to those who wanted speakers outdoors and indoors. You can't beat the price considering the sound output.
I have had it for many months now. I am not a big audiophile so I don't know if the sound quality is really great, but...Likes:best price around.doesn't pick up static radio noise.so many satellites.massive bass,dislikes:blinding lcd on the matrix speaker, the middle one.the cables aren't long enough.it's a great value for 5.1. I found it on sale at the time from WhoSave dot coom so it was too hard to pass up. I use logitech mx duo and logitech speakers, logitech has a good blend of innovation and value.
I am VERY satisfied with this product. Great storage options - moveable dividers. Great for the recreational photographer. I am able to fit my Canon DSLR, multiple lenses, video camera, digital camera, and all necessary chargers/cords that are associated with each piece of equipment, plus much more. Also has external straps, so taking a tripod along with you is no inconvenience. Not too mention, it was HALF the price of any retail store! Even has a hip belt, which makes hiking with this pack very comfortable. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!! Highly recommend!
I have been using these little phones since I discovered them many years ago. They are so lightweight and the sound is outstanding for their category. If they cost $29.99 they'd still be a deal. At $7 bucks they're a steal.These are great for general listening (MP3) or for movies or TV off the laptop. They are so light you don't even know they're on your head, and because they are open, they don't irritate the insides of your ears like earbuds. You can also hear other noise in the room if it's loud enough, which is handy if you want to be able to hear someone call, catch the phone ringing, or whatever.The range if these phones is terrific as so many in the category are either tinny from too much high-end, muddy from reproducing bass poorly, or they lack mid-range all together. Not so with these little Sonys. They out-perform themselves by delivering clean sound across all frequencies.No small-diameter earphone is going to be able to reproduce bass-rattling low frequencies like a woofer or external speak does, or even a larger, standard studio style headphone. But for everyday use there is nothing to beat them, or even come close. They will promptly become your favorite digital headphones.
Works great and very easy to use. The only drawback I have is the same as other have said in that you can't see your pictures randomly, just in the order they're put in.
Tried these after reading a review on CNET. The review was spot on. These headphones do provide great sound at a bargain price.
I've been using my BEFW11S4 for a few months now. The little thing has its good points - a nice, unobtrusive little box I can just plug in and hide on top of some piece of office furniture, allowing my rather over-laptop-equipped household some nice convenient net access, while still allowing the home office systems a wired connection.Sounds nice, if it only worked. Howver, BEFW11S4 has a MAJOR problem, and a rather common one at that. Specifically, it locks up. It does so frequently. I have to unplug the router at least once a day, and frequently twice, to deal with it locking up. Can't even access the administrator screen, and even hitting the reset button isn't enough to fix it. Wireless isn't too useful when you have to physically walk to the unit multiple times a day, is it?The problem seems to lie not in the hardware, but in the firmware (the software that runs on the router). If Linksys would release reliable firmware for this router, I'd give it 4-5 stars. But until they resolve the issue that wires down their wireless modem, I can't possibly justify giving the BEFW11S4 more then two stars.
very impressed with the sound quality as it compared to the sound i'm used to hearing out of my home theater system. The headphones feel tight at first but I got used to them and they were comfortable for hours of use. Although I knew this pair came with coiled cable that extended to 3m i didn't realize how much it would pull on the headphones when fully extended. I picked up aPlanet Waves 10' 1/4 Female to 1/4 Male Headphone Extension Cableand problem solved. The coiled cord will serve me better when I use it at the computer or on the go.
At age 74 I have some high frequency hearing loss and I own six-thousand-dollar "PhonaK" hearing devices to compensate for it. The "Phonak" doesn't help much with TV sound, though, especially in programs with a lot of "realistic" background noise (cop shows, etc.) The TV Ears work much better for such programs, enabling me to enjoy them again. TV Ears are not high difelity music-listening devices and don't claim to be, but for clarifying speech on TV they work very well. I recommend them in that context.
I own a Line 6 Variax 600 guitar and this product is a must have if you want to play around with it's infinite sound capabilities or programs, or download the myriad of guitars created by users from alternate sites. Works flawlessly. However, does this product need to be $100.? The interface and cable probably cost Line 6 a few nickles each to mass produce. Come on Line 6 and stop scalping your supporters!
Linksys EZXS55W EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch WORKS FINE .FAST SHIPPING ..I`AM A HAPPY CAMPERTHANKSWILLIAM
Mine were TERRIBLE. Focus is impossible! Focus adjustment is rough and sticks. If you try to fine focus, you go right past where you want to be..I thought these would be good binocs from the other reviews. The body is metal, but the eyepiece assemblies are completely PLASTIC. They warp and they are not quality. Even the eyepiece "lenses" are plastic, not glass. The main objectives are glass, but the eyepiece lenses are plastic. That's not quality in my book. I wanted to send them for repair, but Pentax wants me to pay $25 AND shipping, to repair them! That's not a warranty, it's highway robbery!.Never again Pentax!
Tiffen infra Red filter is everything I expected, I have used this filter on quiet a few times, The remarks from people after seen the photo's where just great.
It is just the quick release I needed! I lost the one I had for a while, and now I have what I was looking for.
This runs circles around a $25 cheapie I bought a few years ago, but don't expect miracles. Cable tracing involves all sorts of messy analog things like RF and crosstalk, and it takes some time to understand what this is telling you. In recent experience, I've been fooled by letting my leg brush against the other end of a tangle of cable in my boat, coupling to other cables or parasitic elements, and plain irrational yet repeatable information that I can't explain. I have not used it for RJ-45 network cable, just random wires and coax. The latter is particularly tricky, since its whole purpose is shielding a signal...One of the tricks with this is to switch back and forth between analog and digital modes while changing the coupling from the transmitter through as many configurations as you have available. One recent win finally happened when I was looking for two runs of foil-shielded 3-pair stuff: the best information was revealed when I used the clip leads to impose the signal onto both shields, then slowly sweep in analog mode until the signal abruptly disappeared. Turned out that a previous owner had cut the cables in question above a ceiling panel... right where the IntelliTone said they were. The hard part in this case was simply believing it!I'm giving it 4 instead of 5, because like another reviewer I feel there should be at least the option of more transmit power or greater sensitivity (definitely not all the time, though - sometimes it's too much and you really need it to be subtle!). But I have not had the luxury of comparing this to other high-end tracer products, so take that comment with a grain of salt. As long as you expect a bit of a learning curve and understand that there are a lot of messy variables, this will give you useful information. I am happy about the purchase, and it has paid for itself.... even though the process is never quite as turnkey as I wish it would be.As to the cheapies... no comparison at all. The old one is in the junk box and this is in the instrument drawer on my boat along with a few other favorite Fluke products.
This gps is a good low end.It does not recoginize all areas of my route.For a starter gps it works fine,but it should be able to update and does not have that option.
The headphones live up to the billing, as far as staying in your ears. Far superior to the ones my iPod came with, or the Apple earbuds. The one drawback to the MX75 is that the various adjustable rubber disks, which are used to fine tune the earbuds to the size and shape of your ear, tend to come off of the headphones and get lost. I've already lost both of the spongey disks for the actual speakers, and now have to use the rubber rings instead.
Audiovox's mp3 player (and I *hope* they've solved this by now) does not remember its place when it turns itself off (maybe 60 seconds of idle time).So not only does it not know where in a track it is when it turns back on, it actually returns to the root directory, so it doesn't even remember what track, what disc, or what folder it was in. This is just so easy to avoid and no one would use it the way it is. I can't find any firmware updates to fix it either. As it is it is next to useless.The only thing that is nice is that it was a regular-sized USB connector in the batter compartment that folds out and makes it a USB drive -- aside from that it was a complete waste of money.
I tried two pair of these. I loved the fit. Sound was fine. They actually stayed in my ears during speed intervals, which is more than I can say for the three other options I've tried. But they break SO easily! First pair broke at the hinge where they fold after I'd only used them two times. I thought it was me and ran out to get another pair.This morning as I went to put on the second pair after NEVER using them, they broke at the top hinge. If these work for you, you have my congratulations. But I didn't feel I handled them roughly at all and felt they wouldn't hold up to any wear at all. Since the earbuds I've tried don't stay in my ears over the course of the run, I'm still looking for the perfect set of sport headphones.
I bought one of these and it didn't work at all (display did not appear on the ipod) with an ipod nano 2nd generation, although it is advertised to work with this model. I tried it with a 1st generation ipod nano. It did display the station on the ipod, but did not find a good station automatically and when tuned to a station, it had too much static to hear the music. It would not tune below 88.0. I have seen other FM tuners work on 87.9, but this product doesn't give you that choice. Bottom line - this product does not perform at all as advertised.
This head cleaner saved my camcorder to run a while longer. Maybe later I can afford the new digital ones with the memory card but for now I can still record my grandchildren.
This wireless card was very easy to install and it runs very well. I am using a Linksys wirless router.It is very nice to be able to roam around the house and be connected to the internet.
Good product for its intended use. Which is a wireless headset for the room you are in. Infared signal is fairly narrow, think TV remote.
I purchased this radio several months ago and have been very well pleased. It replaced an old Sony that wore out. The sound is much better than the Sony. I like the push button presets and controls. it is large but fits on my shower shelf. I would buy this again and recommend it highly.
this camera looks soo beautiful with pink.....and looks very cool. i'm hoping that it will be worth my moneyI'm a teenager who wants to get a nice little video camera to take with me on my graduation in June...i'm just hoping i can use this camera....my friend is moving to florida and i want to capture her on my camera for keepsakes.i hope that this camera won't let me down
Just bought this product, I don't usually post comments, but this one deserves it!It has several features I REALLY like:* plug and play into my USB2 socket. No special software installations, regular directories, just like any other USB disk on key, UNLIKE other competing USB MP3 players* Clear sound, using the original headphones. I heard differently, so I bought a 30$ pair instead, but as it turns out, the creative headphones that the player ships with are excellent and are better than those I bought.* Comes with a belt clip. Just the way I like it :)* 160$.. Not cheap, but hey, you get a great product for those $$$
These cartridges arrived on time and they work like they should. Except for being free, what more could you want?
I bought these for an iPhone. Overall these earbuds pleasantly surpised me with their sound. Excet for being a little thin on the bass they sounded like much more expensive earbuds I have used. They are also a lot more comfortable than the supplied IPhone earbuds. They also provided a lot more noise cancelling than I imagined they would. If that is something you are looking for then it is a definite plus for these. I have had better fitting earbuds, however they fit great for my wife. Aside from that and the thin bass (also a problem on earbuds costing a lot more) they are excellent value AND quality for the money. Recommended.
When it comes to macro photography the SB-R200 can really get the job done and save a lot of time. Most of the time the lighting is within the acceptable range without having to make to many adjustments. But I have had a LOT of battery problems. Cheap batterys pretty much do not work at all, and the good batterys do not seem to last very long. I am left with the impression that if the battery drops below full power then the unit just shuts down and turns itself off. The cheap CR123A batterys do not maintain a high enough power level to get the job done. This flash does a very good job of lighting up the object. I can control the light level on the camera and also by how direct I point the master flash. So it is fast and fairly easy to get the right amount of light evenly distributed. They save time to get the best photo as soon as possible.
I got this player to use as both my DVD player and my CD player. I hooked it up to my receiver. Unfortunately, it doesn't really take into consideration this kind of use. It doesn't allow you forward through tracks easily. If a player is going to play CDs, shouldn't it also see itself as a CD player?
I basically just bought this for the 3.5mm Cable so I could run my mp3 player in my car. The splitter works good also though. Good quality and small for compact storage. Great price
A cheaply-made, flimsy keyboard. This keyboard - although it is functional - is not worth the fifteen bucks. It's a 7 or 8 dollar keyboard that, because of its branding, is selling for double its worth. Microsoft hardware used to be consistently better than average.Not anymore.
excellent quality and variety all crowded into one small satchel. Can virtuaslly fold and insert in back pocket for portability requiring those special lighting efforts.
Moved into a new house, and there were no cable outlets anywhere near where I wanted to put the TV. This little gadget did the trick. The cable box and Tivo are hidden away in a corner and this beams the signal to the other side of the living room where the TV is (and beams my remote control signals back to the devices). I even took the transmitter downstairs to the DVD player and beamed a movie up through the floor. Hardly ever has signal problems--even going through furnature, walls, etc. Doesn't conflict with my PC wireless network. Great little device!
I have only had it for two weeks but so far so good. I am running the DD-WRT firmware instead of the linksys firmware. It was easy to set up. The only problem I have is that uPnP didnt work with my XBOX 360. I had to setup the port forwarding my self and my XBOX 360 still seems to have trouble connecting to XBOX Live. That might be the firmware though. The unit itself is small and doesnt get very hot. I get good reception through my whole house. I have 3 different computers all with different wireless adapters and I havent had any problems with those. Loading the DD-WRT firmware voids your warranty so you have been warned. :)
Makes a terrible clicking noise when in cassette player in my car. It sounds like some music plays and then the cassette tries to rewind every few seconds. Would not recommend.
This tripod was listed as an accessory for the Kodak DC3200 digital camera but there is no linkage available on that camera to interface with the tripod (ie. no little hole to screw that attachment screw into). OK, I'm certainly not a photographer myself so I took the whole she-bang into work for the real photographers to explain to me. Shaking their heads, they told me &quot;hey, this tripod won't work with this camera&quot;. So, I guess I'm not as dumb as I look (weak grin). Anyway, make sure the camera you have has what it takes to hook up with a tripod cuz the recommendations page doesn't necessarily take this into consideration. I can use the tripod with a couple rubber bands around the camera but this certainly wan't my intention.
Some of the other reviewers' comments about the feel of the product are correct: it does feel cheap and flimsy. However, for the average flat panel monitor (I have a 20" and 22" monitor sitting on these), it performs great.As far as looks are concerned, it's not as bad as some would make you believe. I use one inside a computer armoire, where it's barely visible. However, I have one (the premium model, actually) on my desk at work. Many colleagues keep inquiring about how to get one - bottom line: it can't be that bad.
I'm a photographer and this is just my 2 cents on the lens.While this lens has a good range and good price, it doesn't really work very well with my preferences.Just a few pointers one might wanna take note when buying this lens.Good Points1) Cost - Very affordable2) Range - Very wide Range3) Warrenty - 6 Years4) Decent qualityNot so good points1) Focusing takes longer than most of my other lenses. It irks me but then again i'm comparing it to my original Canons.2) Motor is NOISY! Not joking here, during a wedding / presentation event I would think twice about using this.3) Build doesn't really feel solid.Basically i'd say if you were looking for a fun traveling lens to replace your kit, or you're a photographer on a budget or looking for a spare lens, this can be a choice.However if you're doing commercial shooting or looking for a main lens,perhaps consider a higher quality lens.
This is to continue my previous posting.... I finally hooked the drive up to my Inspiron 8000 and I really, really like it. The 1394 transfer speed is great, a lot faster than USB. One other pleasant surprise is that the drive is incredibly quiet -- much quieter than my laptop both when just spinning or accessing files. I can't wait to dump my mp3 collection onto it. Highly recommended.
An excellent camcorder for everyday use.A super easy setup and use lend itself to be used by all. wonderfull with function and options for ease of taking family movies all the time.
I was leery about buying this after I read some negative reviews, but I'm a professional photographer and have been wanting a fisheye lens for a while, but was worried that I wouldn't actually like the "fisheye" effect and I didn't want to spend several hundred dollars on a Canon Fisheye Lens before I knew for sure.For this price, I figured even if it didn't work it'd be worth a shot. I just recieved my lens today and I'm incredibly impressed. Both the construction of the lens (it's heavy and has metal components) and quality of the images the lens captures are very impressive. Before you buy this, you need to realize that it is not a lens that will fit directly on your camera--it attaches to lenses you already have. I put it on my 50mm 1.2 and my 18-55mm. The fisheye effect is most prominent when zoomed out a bit, but the quality of this lens is GREAT and I'd say if you're wanting to try a fisheye, before you drop several hundred dollars, you might want to try this lens--you will not be disappointed!
first it's picture quality is good.Also it has power backup from ps2 port.Easy to install software and hardware.But the antenna isn't powerful.
ok, so I read all the reviews and decided to go for this camera. I could live with all the shortcomings - small lcd, heavy etc - except camera/picture quality.I received the camera and found it was "Made in China". now I read some of the earlier reviews which warned against this one and had recommended "Made in Japan" but of course, I did not have a choice here. anyway, the camera was good in every respect except a small dark spot in the LCD which turned even darker and smaller - very noticable when zooming. it was almost like a dust spot on the lens! except the lens was clean and I double-cleaned it. it was like the dust spot was inside the lens. and must be quite some dust as it was very noticeable in every picture. (...)I have requested a replacement and hope that the new piece is better - given all the home work I did on this model, I really want this to be good!UPDATE 08/07/2004: Amazon promptly shipped me a replacement camera. and even though this one is also made in China, the lens dust issue is not there in this piece.There is an occasional "vignette" issue i.e. if you take a picture against a white wall or sky, the corners come slightly darker than the center. I am told (by researching the web) that this is even an issue in semi professional cameras, so given that I must say this camera does quite a good job at it.The flip out LCD is good, but resolution is poorer than other 1.5" LCD, for example the one in the S400/410 series.Overall, I would rate the camera 4 stars, however, somehow Amazon does not allow me to update the rating. but then I would also rate my Canon S400 a 4 stars as well. given the price, this would be a 5!
It's a patch cable. It's blue. It works! Using with a D-link DI-604 router to connect one of my desktops. Super price!Here is the information on this cable directly from Belkin:RJ45 CAT-5e Patch Cable, Snagless MoldedBelkin Part Number: A3L791-SWhat is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the house on your block and all the destinations in town. In actuality, it's a cable used to connect all the hardware destinations in a Local Area Network (LAN).The RJ45 Cat 5e patch is perfect for use with 10/100/1000 Base-T networks.The Belkin Advantage:Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e.Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T, and even 1000 Base-T networks.50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean and clear transmission.This product is guaranteed for life!Premium snagless-type moldings to protect the connection.Features:PowerSum tested.
Since its been a month and the store has yet to send me the watch its a little hard to rate a non existent item. Im sure the watch is awesome, but the store sucks. Dont buy from it
After finally figuring out the remote I feel like an idiot. I just assumed that nothing could really be that simple so I spent 5 hours complicating the situation and frustrating the crap out of myself. When I finally figured it out it was dead simple. I had only to make a few tiny modifications (button mapping) and now it controls my 2 TVs, xbox 360, and amplifier all with one simple remote. And if that isn't cool enough every single button (except for the record button - for a dvr) lights up. This never should have taken 5 hours, but I'm a guy and refused to look at the instruction manual. I know I'm not the only one who made that mistake; you know who you are.
This iron replaced a $130 Oreck cordless. The Panasonic is lighter and handles much better. The construction is far superior to the Oreck. Best iron we've owned.
Has the quality lenses you expect from Nikon. Clear and easy to use though at the far end of what you can hand hold with good results. These are a pleasure to use.
I know it's been said by other reviewers, but the cover does have a problem with vibration and shutting the unit off. I bought 2 mounts for my mountain and road bikes and both turn off almost every time I ride. It doesn't need to be a hard jolt and it seems to happen frequently on downhills when you loose the most data frantically trying to turn the thing back on without crashing. On the plus side, though, the mount does seem very sturdy and I have no fear of the GPS falling off. I just wish Garmin designed the thing better so the batteries didn't rattle around so much.
Two for the price of one is not a good deal here. These are very cheaply made, substandard glass even for bargin glass. I could not wait to repackage and return them. Actually the very next day they went back.
The odd looking cylindrical speakers are visually appealing and create amazingly clean and rich sound when used in combination with the sub woofer. If you consider the price, the sound is really amazing.I have only a few very minor complaints. The CD player/Amp/Receiver unit looks really slick and has very few buttons. This comes at the expense of being unable to easily adjust things like treble (need the remote for this). Actually, an equalizer would be nice addition to this as would a multi CD changer.All things considered, this is a great unit. They clearly sacrificed extra bells and whistles to concentrate on the sound, which is what matters the most.
Just got my garmin c580 few weeks and tried it everyday. First setup took about 4 mins to lock the satellite signal. After the first setup, it locks signal almost instantly without delay. Tried it on labor day holiday to the beach around some cities along the coast, it guide me to every POI clearly. Its msn traffic alert guided me around avoid traffic jam. It also directed me to a very good seafood restaurant for dinner. It has too many useful functions to list for travel. I think the msn direct service worth even after one year free trial. Garmin c580, it is a real gps navigation system that every vehicle should have. Costco has $ 100 discount on this product and ended Sept 14. Total cost me $ 400 included 2nd day shipping and tax to own this best gps device. Worth !
This unit was recommended by the guys who put in our phone system for the house, including FiOS and it is a work horese. We get lots of lightning strikes nearby from thunderstorms and power outages and this unit keeps on working! Great buy.
TV had loud buzzing, right out of the box. Called Amazon, while delivery guy was there, and returned it. Requested refund and bought Samsung 46" LCD. Buzzing is a well known issue with this model.
I have used a number of computer headphones but this Plantronics Audio 90 has excellent receive audio and the microphone audio quality is fantastic. I use this microphone headset combo for broadcast recordings over ISDN and it does a fantastic job. I recommend this for any use you can think of on your computer as well as other recording application.
this is an amazing microwave popcorn popper. Recommended by a long-time friend who uses hers daily. Absolutely the best popcorn I've had in years.. love it.
The replay unit is Wonderful! However, I would never buy it again and will avoid all Panasonic products in the future. If the romote dies, you can no longer use the unit. There are no replacement remotes available and the company does not repair them. This ranks right up there with buying a new car because of a flat tire. JUST DON'T BUY THIS!
This is an excellent wireless n router. Signal is great to all my devices and speed is outstanding on my iBook and Intel iMac. I also have a wireless networked printer. Works great with that as well. Setup is easy and for the most part, there are no problems at all... but there is one.I also have some gaming consoles that I wanted to use it with. Like my old Netgear WGR614, this WNR834M works great with XBOX 360 and the Wii. However, UNLIKE the WGR614, IT COMPLETELY REFUSES TO WORK WITH THE PLAYSTATION 3. Tried updating the firmware for it to see if that might solve the problem. Houston, we have ANOTHER problem. It won't even update for some reason. Groan.So here's the deal. For a fantastic price you get a terrific router... provided you won't be trying to use it with a Playstation 3. Also, the fact that it won't upgrade (could just be my particular unit) is worth some consideration. Still, if it had worked with the Playstation, I'd be very happy with it.
I picked this tablet up at a yard sale for $10. After installing the "WizardPen" drivers on my Linux machine (Ubuntu 10) and rebooting, it works much like a regular mouse. I've sketched a bit in GIMP and it works fine. Further, with a little practice it can be used as a primary pointing device, although I still prefer my wireless mouse for normal point-and-click usage.
I tend to buy top of the line all the way. A friend recommended these cables, telling me that's all they use where she works (they are in the high speed video business). I used 5 of them to hook up my entire 1080p/24 entertainment system. It's been a year now, and everything's still working perfectly - for less than one tenth the cost of one Monster cable. I just bought 3D HDTV for another room and will use them where I can in my new setup.
This program installs quickly and is very easy to use for basic tweaking of pictures. It works very well and can be used by a child to get great results in minutes.
I was also 1 of the lucky people who got this 4 chrsitmas. The only thing i dont like about it is the downloading. it is very dificult to make the download go to the ipod. i managed to figure it out by right cliking copy. Check out my playlist:1. Don't Forget About Us- Mariah Carey2. Feel Good Inc.- Gorrilaz3. My Humps- Black Eyed Peas4. The Time Is Now- WWE John Cena & Tha Trademarc5. Run It!- Chris Brown6. Stickwitu- PussyCat Dolls7. 18th and M- Marcus JohnsonPodcasts:SimpsonsXPlay: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2006 ReviewT.V. ShowsSuite Life of Zack and Cody: Christmas at the TiptonThat's So Raven: Taken to the CleanersThis music player is awesome, hope u like my playlist, tell me what u think about guys!
Good to get off multiple layers of dirty/sand/etc without harming your lens. One of my must-haves as far as my camera kit goes.
I Have to drill two holes on this Thermaltake.Because The BTX motherboard have four holes to fit for this kind of cpu.When the first time I opened It,I said why have no direction paper for this heatsink.I took more time about this product.I fell so bad....Later on I choose my idea was only one way made 2 more holes.I Got lucky with this product was working so cool.I am thinking maybe this Thermaltake Heatsink can not fit with some BTX case.PLease carefully When You Guys get the full BTX case.Better We buy the Full ATX/BTX Cooler Master Case About $ 145.00 .I am certainly fit all kind of Motherboard.Because I was so crazy about Computer.
This was a great way to reinstall the stock radio. the wire colors did not match my 88 crx but the wiring color standard could have changed before this was made. it was not a problem since i still had the original harness.
They sound good and they are comfortable in my ears. I would purchase them again.
I bought this drive to have it work just fine for two weeks, only to have it get disk read errors, which in turn corrupted about 30GB worth of data on the drive. I contacted WD to get a replacement, and after two weeks of fighting with them about it, I got a replacement drive which didn't even last the day I got it, and I haven't even put a single file on it! These drives may just not work with laptops or something, I am running a Dell Latitude D610 and have had nothing but problems. I recommend against buying this product!
Bought this brand new for a transfer of Xbox games. Transfered about half of the games and decided it didnt want to be recognized. only had it for 1 day. 1 Day. Horrible Produt. DO NOT BUY...YOU WILL LOSE ALL YOUR INFORMATION.
I bought this reader for my new iMac, hoping to get the best possible performance reading digital photos off CF cards. So far, I haven't been disappointed.I usually shoot RAW mode photographs, and my camera creates large files averaging about 15MB each...a casual Sunday morning's shots can easily amount to 5-10GB, and my older USB 2.0 reader could take quite a while to transfer these images into my computer.The Hoodman unit plugged into the FireWire 800 port on the back of my new i7 quad-core iMac and has worked perfectly, without incident. From what I can tell, it appears to be about 50% faster overall, transferring large numbers of files in about half the time. Of course, part of this could be because the iMac itself is much faster than my other computers, but whatever the reason, I'm impressed with the overall performance.The unit itself is small but high quality. Only thing I can complain about is that the cable is permanently attached to the unit itself, so any damage to the cable means replacing the entire unit. I usually prefer a detachable cable, just in case. But this is really quite a small issue.Highly recommended.
Super bendable cable, I've never seen a cat 5 cable bend like this one- smooth! Great connectivity and easy to setup. I highly recommend it.
This is a simple camera that does a lot. It's lightweight, takes pretty good pictures, has excellent storage and battery life. I have had a lot of trouble with the software; sometimes it won't download, or it will take several tries until the pictures download. This can be frustrating. Kodak has been helpful and concerned but has not been able to do much about this. Some cautions/advice: you do NOT need the docking cradle unless you really like rechargeable batteries. The cradle takes up room and is no easier than the USB cable, in my opinion. Also, you should ONLY take pictures in the &quot;Highest Quality&quot; setting; anything less can be grainy. The camera cannot focus on moving objects, and the flash is only useful in quite close shots; for others in even soft light, it's best to set the camera on &quot;night&quot; or &quot;landscape,&quot; as another reviewer also advised. Red-eye is chronic and the software has been of limited utility in correcting them (and my son has bright blue eyes, which end up devilishly red every time). The memory cards are invaluable. Get as much as you can on one card; there's no reason to get less than 128MB. I took 175 pix on 2-64MB cards but was always worried about losing the full card. The travel kit is very useful: I used the case as a purse while traveling (with the camera nestled inside) and it comes with all kinds of adapters that travelers need. However, battery life is looooong: on a two week vacation on which I took 175 pix, I only used two (non-rechargeable) batteries. Otherwise, the travel case is kind of big, so a smaller case would be useful and they are easy to find. I bought a smaller case direct from Kodak.Summary: great camera, great value, fussy software, excellent customer service, excellent accessories, skip the docking cradle.
I am really considering buying this television. The only thing that is holding me back is the glare issue with plasmas. I would have this tv set up in a room with a lot of windows. Does anyone have any comments either positive or negative?
Before ordering this antenna, I read all the reviews, and wondered what I would be getting myself into. What a wonderful surprise, It really works as described! As an individual who lives for political talk radio, receiving acceptable AM signals is just one of life's challenges. The antenna wasn't purchased for my home in the Metro Detroit area, but my second home 261 miles to the north. Additional issues hindering reception are numerous trees, a river cut, and a cottage sided with alluminum. Even with the "bounce effect" of evening broadcasts, AM reception was sketchy at best. Short of putting up a roof-top array with a rotator, this has been a welcome addition. Mounted in a bedroom window, clear of the aluminum siding, I am able to "dial in" many of my favorite programs across several time zones. I am most pleased with my purchase.
I bought this to charge my iPod while driving, and this, coupled with an iPod cord, works like a charm! No issues at all, well worth the money. In a store you would pay at least five times this for a charger, when you can buy this and a cord for less than 2 dollars more.
It fits , it is new , what else could you ask for. I was glad to find parts for my Nikon D 70s . Thanks a lot !
If you want a compact and simple sound system, this it the one.I like the fact that it doesn't have those huge receivers and subwoofer. Receiver is integrated into the subwoofer in this system, saving you a lot of space, and gives you the neat look.And it doesn't require you to route the rear speakers to the back to give you surround sound. It of course can't compare to having real speakers in the back, but for ordinary (non audio enthusiast) people, this it good enough, especially you don't like wires running all around your house.The inconvenience is that you've to scroll through the menu every time you want to change some setting, which could be a bit troublesome. And the display is only single line, so the info displayed is quite limited. But then you give up some convenience for it's neat look.
This TV is exactly what it says it is. It is an "HD-compatible TV" with SVGA capable display (800x600 resolution)in 600 lines of resolution, normal TV is 480 lines.So for those of you crying about it being 'false advertising', pay attention next time to the description of the product. Anything above 480 lines is HD-compatible, with true HD starting at 720 lines up to 1020 lines of resolution. A SVGA display capability is 800x600 for a computer monitor and that is what this TV gives. 1280x720 is XVGA. RCA also does not claim this is a Widescreen format (16:9), so the 4:3 format while better than normal TV is not true widescreen so the black bars will appear still on DVD widescreen pictures just less of them.All in all, this TV has a GREAT viewing angle, GREAT brightness and candle power ratings, and is ranked high among similar brands (those being HD compatible digital LCD monitors.)
On paper this copy holder is a great idea, and with the 3M brand you know it is a quality product. This copy holder helps you keep a book in a slanted upright position so that you can refer to it easily. Thanks to the extra heavy base, it can really be any book, including a dictionary. The elastic band keeps the book open and can serve as a line guide. So what's not to like?It turns out that in everyday use, I start to grow tired of it. First it is the size. 18 inch is REALLY big, which is great if you need to hold a book open or have two sheets of letter-sized paper side-by-side. But when the holder is empty, it's really quite noticeable if left in front of the monitor. Fine, I will remove it when empty. But the base is heavy, and the holder is not easily collapsible. (Both of these are in fact PROS in my mind.)There are a CONS. The elastic band that holds the book open is not easily adjustable if you only want to use one hand. It also seems that this elastic band is the weakest component and will surely break the earliest. But it's hard to tell how long it will hold.Overall, I would say that this is great if you need an industrial grade copy holder on a regular basis, with regular being the keyword here.
I purchased this headset to wear to the gym to tune into their TV's to watch programs rather than listen to music. Reception was horrible!!! While I was in the gym I tried just listening to the radio and couldn't even get that to come in clear. The only time it was partially clear was if you were standing outside and it was clear skies! Not impressed at all! I will be returning this and maybe buy the $12 generic set instead!
Just got the 160GB I-pod after filling my 80GB. Love the sleek design and light weight. Weighs less than the 80G and holds twice as much music. That is a beautiful thing. My purchase was received as described and ahead of schedule. I will purchase from Amazon again.Thanks;John
i just bought a 40 GB iPod and I find it fascinating. It is taking me a while to learn all the secrets to using it. The best hint I can give is to follow the instructions for manually loading music; if you don't and change your songs in the iTunes programs, everything that you removed from your library gets erased.Also, a little secret: if you download songs from the iTunes music store, burn the song onto a CD-RW. Then delete the song from your library. When you then copy the song back onto your computer from the disc, the computer stores it as an AIFF (MP3) file thus circumventing the share problems some have spoken of.As for the reviewer who didn't like the fragility of the iPod, take notice! Since my player cost $500, I treat it as if it were a piece of gold. Buy a carrying case. Handle it with extreme care. Would you store a $500 TV on the front seat of your car? Would you do everything in your power to prevent dropping a $500 computer tower from a height of "only" 2 1/2 feet? It's your money. Be a clutz and pay (literally) the consequences.Also, make sure to purchase the monster cable accessory so that you can hook it up to your stereo. You must own a dock in order for this to work (the headphone jack on the top of the iPod doesn't produce a strong enough electrical signal), but it is well worth the extra $20 or so. The sound quality is slightly lower than a CD, but it is adequate enough if you aren't an anal-retentive audiophile.Because I have over 2000 CD titles stored in banker's boxes, I mainly bought the iPod so I didn't have to root through box after box every time I wanted to hear a favorite CD. For this reason along, the iPod was a worthwhile investment.Why four stars? I believe that the price is a bit excessive. The cost for iPods will most likely decrease dramatically even as Apple improves them. Wait if you can. I bought a Phillips CD burner for my stereo for $450 in early 1999 that burns at 1X. Now I have a $100 Firewire burner that burns an 80 minute CD in about 2 minutes. I have some regrets. (But I bought the iPod with a wedding gift check, so what the heck!)
This remote was pruchased on line and was deliverd in a timely manor.The remote is "plug and play",you simply mount the remote in your dash or other location.Connect the cable to the remote controller, and the stereo and you are ready to power it up.To make the light work, wire to your dash lights and chassis ground.The whole transaction was painless
The Ique 3600 is great-very useful on my trips. However, I will not purchase a Garmin product again. Why? I paid $75 to to upgrade to city select. However, Garmin has the most bizarre unlock system I have ever seen! You will need at least five different codes! If you lose any slip of paper you are stuck. And the bonus is that every time you change PDA or have to reinstall after a crash...you got it. All over again. Of course their tech support is great. They guarantee an answer by the time you are back from your trip!So... think first if you want to spend your time hassling with this. Other GPS systems are much more reasonable in this and my next one will not be a Garmin. Remember how Quicken tax software tanked when they tried their lock system? Watch Garmin go there too.Bob
Never received the Product. Never heard from Seller-- Don't think the product was ever really for sale. Wouldn't but from PROMISE TECHNOLOGY ... THEY WILL STIFF ARM YOU ....I AM FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE COMPANY WITH AMAZON.At least they could have written and told me they didn't have the product.
I love using it. It takes about 20 minutes to cook those food that we used to spend 2 hours cooking in the normal way. Of course it takes add' time to heat up and cool down, but it's really efficient and easy to use. I only regret that I did not own it until now.
I paid $108.00 back in 2009 for these 12x50 Nikons and found out later, that they are no better than a pair $35.00 Binoculars.They were not Defective, just your run of the mill, off the rack Cheappys. Ok at $25 to $35, not a penny more.
i have had this unit for about 2 years now and have never had a complaint about it. all the settings are easy to use. my system sounds great with it
This bag was of the typical high quality of Lowepro products, but the design created an inefficiency of space and as a serious traveler, I need to maximize efficiency. I returned it for a different Lowepro product.
Product seems to works real well, but I'm afraid of where i place this thing as it's super pointy and sharp. Thinkin I might just jam it up into the ceiling
Works great! I used this Ethernet cable to connect a printer to a network, it was fast and easy...I suppose a cable shouldn't have issues, but I still wanted to notate my experience with this product.
The Orbit is easy to install. Very fast and smooth operation. My five year old daughter much prefers it to a mouse for her games and such. Its clicks and speed of movement are entirely adjustable. With a half an inch of finger only movement, your cursor has moved thirteen inches across the screen. It takes two inches of wrist movement to do this with a mouse. The Orbit isn't perfect. It's actually too fast for some games where you need the drag of the mouse for control. Use both. Keep the mouse connected and plug the Orbit into a serial port. Works great!
Wow - picked this up about a month ago, and have nothing but good things to say:Pictures - As advertised, takes great pictures off the shelf with the lens supplied with this kit. Plenty of control if you want it, but a great "automatic" mode, too, when you just want to shoot.Lens - I'm no pro, but this lens works fine. There's next to no distortion at the corners like i'm used to with my point-and-shoot.Durability - Surprisingly tough. Mine took a dive onto pavement while I was shooting at the Hartford Marathon, and kept working like a champ.
This filter is great and I leave it on my camera 24-7. When I need to switch to a polarizing filter, I just screw that filter on and leave the haze-2A on. Not only does it keep your pictures crystal clear and crisp, but it also protects your camera. I do think it does affect your pictures more than the Haze- 1 filter as far as blocking out Uv rays, but for this price, it's worth it. Great to protect that expensive lens or even that inexpensive lens on your camera.
in Kansas City metro area. Only problem I have is the cable, which is so long that it often gets tangled and gets in my way.
There is not a lot to say about these great little speakers. I bought the Series 2 Model which is all black and looks better to me I also bought a pair of Monitor Series 2 40's as well. The 40's do a great job thoughout the music range for fronts. They have plenty of bass and I dont know why people say they either dont have enough or they have too little. They are just right as long as you position them corectly. They need to be 7 or 8 inches away from the wall or they will sound to boomy and resonate do to that. I'm very happy with my Model 40's in the front and the Model 30's in the back( anything else in the back would be overkill) so save some money. I also have a CS10 Center Channel which is by far the best sounding Center and best looking I have ever heard. All these so called Audiophiles out there need to learn something. With age comes wisdom now I'm a 44 year old Level 3 computer Tech. and I have heard everything from cheap crap to Tube powered Macantosh amps. One thing I know is they have done many blind sound test over the years with quote "Golden Ears" and even these guys could not tell the differance between a tube amp and one using transistors. The facts speak for themselves and I'm all about numbers! So go ahead and make fun of people that you think your better than the joke is on you and all the money you waste on a overpriced system you could have bought for 1/2 the price if you didn't care about your status among your peers. Think about that the next time you see a homeless man on the streets, because you never know someday that could be you!
This is my first GPS unit that I bought in June 2006 after discovering the wonderful world of geocaching. Having zero experience with GPS, I spent a couple months researching devices and, most importantly, reading what other users were saying about their hand-held units. The short of it was that after all the info I had gathered, I decided on the Vista CX. It's a middle-of-the-road GPS unit-- I didn't want to go too cheap and end up having to update 6 months later, but I couldn't affort 700 or 800 dollars, either. This device fits perfectly.I use it constantly and have to say that I drive my husband nuts when we're on trips (I now have it with me at all times), but I'm just *amazed*.... it tells you moving speed, moving average, altitude, time stopped, time driving, direction, time of day, sunrise, sunset, best times to fish and hunt, and a hundred other things you'd ever want to know about where you are in the world. We vacationed in Ocean City, MD this spring and I was just in awe-- we took a boat tour of the bay and sure enough, all the channel markers we passed were on the GPS! And that was just using the free built-in software that came with the unit! In short, this is a heck of a lot of fun and I would recommend this to anyone.I found that I got pretty savvy with it just by using it... I really didn't use the manual all that much after the first hour or so.I can't think of any reason you'd buy this and wouldn't use it... it's a constant source of amazement. What I'm finding most frustrating, however, is deciding what kind of street-level software to buy-- there seems to be a difference of opinion in the GPS community when it comes to City Navigator or City Select. Well, I'll just keep researching until I make up my mind.Another really great thing is that standard alkaline batteries last a really long time-- I've had my unit on constantly for over 7 hours and used only one bar on the battery meter... another great selling point in my opinion.
Some of the people who bought this complained about the "dust" and finger print on it... well, I guess I am lucky, no finger print on mine, there was some "dust", but easliy removed with my blower. No issue so far, no flaring... I will come back to "complain" if the coating wears off quicker than expected. :)
I got this UV filter to use with my Nikon D40. There isn't much to it to make it malfunction - it's a piece of glass mounted on a 52mm-threaded ring.If I look at the filter from an angle, I can see a strange pattern of sorts on the glass, but this doesn't seem to affect my photos.Having the filter means I can wipe off fingerprints without fear of waering down the coatings on the front element of the lens, and it's also cheap insurance for small dings.Thanks Amazon for the great price ($6.99) and fast shipping (placed order Sunday; order was placed on Sunday, wasn't shipped until Friday, but arrived on Saturday).
This is my second purchase of this product. This item works as it should and is a good vale for the money. The only drawback is in it's construction. The neck of the Flash connection end is vulnerable. I used rubber washers to sure it up.
I've owned Bose 201s, 301s and 901s in my life. Then I began to get into speaker building kits. My eyes were opened. I began to learn about crossovers, tweeter construction, woofers and cabinet resonancy. I also began to seek out commercially sold speakers for ideas and for quality.That is when I began to see just what a joke Bose speakers really are. For the same price, consumers can get better quality sound, build and design from Polk, JBL, Infinity or Klipsch. And they are the commonly available makers.While the Bose 201s aren't as horrible a value as the 901s, you're still foolish to get these when much better higher quality speakers are out there.An indicator of Bose priority is the fact that their advertising budget is higher than their research budget. Hey, its your dollar, if you want to waste it go right ahead, but done't fool anyone else about Bose 'quality'.
I have the silver version of this, the DVD-S47S and despite it's description, I have had pretty good luck playing DVD+R, not just DVD-R.It also has a cool clear tray that glows under the bluelight bar.
I got this camera recently to replace my old 2mp kodak, and Ilove it!! True, it does take pictures a bit slow but it is great. Highly reccomended!
Since this is my first wide screen LCD TV, I have no basis for comparison, but have been delighted by the clarity of the picture and the ease of setup and use. I haven't even subscribed to HD channels, but can't imagine the picture getting much sharper. My DVD player is hooked up with the HDMI input, which also provides a very sharp picture and excellent audio. What else is a TV supposed to do?
Memory works fine. The delivery of the product was a little worrisome. They left it in full Sun outside the main door. Someone could have easily picked it up.
This device is an excellent way to listen to Rhapsody. Even if you already have another digital media adapter, you might want to consider getting this one too since this one will allow you to move your 50,000 CD Rhapsody collection wherevever you can get a wi-fi signal in your home.If you are already a Rhapsody subscriber and are planning to use this device to listen to Rhapsody on your home wi-fi network, set-up could not be easier. Simply pull the device out of the box, hook up the speakers, plug in the power cord and upon powering up the device will automatically find Rhapsody on your network (make sure Rhapsody is running on your PC and you have enabled the UPnP server...see Rhapsody FAQs for more info if you haven't already enabled UPnP).The display is bright and easy to read and it is simple to navigate your Rhapsody collection either with the buttons on the front of the device or with the remote control.
Dell Inspiron and all of its accessories fit nicely into this more-than-adequate carrier. Wireless mouse, laptop cooler, mouse pad, camera/ipod/assorted cables, several dvds, compact camera, paper, pens, and the laptop itself all fit. Very pleased.
I installed this as a head unit for an OMNIFI DMP1.This unit has AUX input, is satellite ready, plays mp3s and WMA's. Excepts CD-R/RW disks.The manual is thick to describe all the features of this player.Granted, I had the stock ford radio in my truck but this player's sound sparkles!A nice feature is a setting that will turn your back speakers into simulated SUBS, works great.Ease of use:After you understand that every function is set by holding that button for 2 to 4 seconds it is very easy to set the unit to desired settings.For instance, my OMNIF mounts at about a 10degree angle. I set the faceplate to match the angle to make the install look very professional.I'm a grumpy old man when it comes to electronics...but this unit has me singing its praises.Oh ya, did I mention you can customize the movies/stills and messages that are displayed. Very Cool!Installed it myself...directions are plain as day. Had it and the OMNIFI installed in a short evening.
This is just another good product from ZipLinq. I have many of their products and while I don't use them heavily they've all held up very well.
The media coverter can't seem to detect my device so I have to drag and drop everthing which is annoying because there's never any order and I like my files organized, that also means the videos and photo can't be viewed but hey the music plays so that's good enough for me. Besides it was only 40 bucks you get what you pay for.
I have read a lot of review on here about this keyboard and space bar and I got to say I totally disagree with all those comments. This keyboard looks and feels great. I have no problems with the space bar stinking I am typing this review using this keyboard and I am intentionally clicking in the corners of the space bar and hitting it as soft as I can and not once has it stuck or not registered that I hit it. It does make some noise when you click it unlike the other key that are completely silent. But not load enough to be a bad thing.
System goes black and does not respond except for turning it off and on again. happens on average once a day. Google search said fix in vista to set minimum cpu power usage to 100%. Installed XP on system so not solution. Not sure if solution means CPU will always run at 100%. Otherwise great. Very pretty. Could not return my item because I left country after buying.
Hello - This is a great looking keyboard with a nice touch and feel. I would rate it 5 Stars; however, the keyboard died after 60 days of light use (only used on weekends). I tried changing batteries with 3 different, fully charged AAA batteries, deleting the device from MAC Book Pro and re-adding it to no avail. I even attempted to pair it with a MAC Mini with no luck. I consider myself to be an advanced user and am typically able to trouble shoot most problems. However, I have concluded there must be an internal short in the keyboard and the device is dead. When I bought this product, I knew others had experienced similar problems, but I chose to ignore those postings. Well, now I know those were very legit warning, so I will repeat those warning for others to STEER CLEAR until MACally has improved the quality of their product. I tried returning to Amazon, but the product is past 30 days. Now, I only hope MACally will ship me a replacement or refund my money. I am skeptical, so stay tuned.Update - I contacted Macally to get a RMA number and returned the product to them. I have contacted their RMA Department twice but they won't respond or give me a status on my RMA. It has been 3 weeks since they received the returned BT Keyboard. It is so frustrating. Given the poor level of customer service, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
I bought this little gadget from Amazon in Aug. 2008. I really have only used it a few times. I tested it today on my Canon 60D. It works great on the 60D and the ORIGINAL batteries still work just fine.
I have the Nova 2 which is identical to the Nova 1 but bigger. The bag itself is okay. I can fit an SLR body plus 3 lenses and small accessories. It is not waterproof but it comes with a plastic cover which can be used to keep rain out. However, none of that matters when there is a seriously weak link. During my first trip with this bag, the clasp that connects the bag to the shoulder strap came undone twice within 3 days, dropping the bag to the ground and damaging some of my lenses. I examined the strap to see what the problem was and apparently it is a design flaw rather than a defect. The 2 clasps at the end of the strap that connect it to the bag are narrow and made of plastic. They can easily be twisted out of alignment, making an opening through which the connecting rings on the bag can fall through. I did not overload the bag, abuse it or misuse it, yet it failed to do what it is supposed to do: carry my camera equipment safely. I had never dropped any of my photo equipment prior to this. I sent an email to Lowepro's customer service department, calmly explaining what happened and requesting that some sort of compensation be made for damage caused by the faulty design of their product, but they simply ignored my letter.I would not recommend this bag or any Lowepro bag to anyone who value their cameras.
i have had this camera for about 6 months and i do enjoy it. read the manual, though, you can find out all sorts of manual controls that are similar to manual cameras (if you are familiar with those) and help with the focus, low light and quick movement that would otherwise make the picture blurry. the diamond pixels make the images incredibly crisp and i have caught details on this camera that i would otherwise have never noticed. i love the fact that you can zoom in even further on the picture once you have taken it, making a close-up of a close-up. i think that this camera is better than the comparable and thinner minolta that is all the rage for the fact that the images are sharper, the zoom better and the lcd screen larger. they are the same dimensions but just the minolta is thinner. this camera makes a cool star trek noise when you turn it on, so that definately puts this camera over the top. overall, the camera is never out of my reach and girls, i even carry it in my purse.
Its a nice set in terms of sound quality. However the band is thin, and not very sturdy. The worst part is that it feels very flimsy at the joints, and i'm always scared of breaking it. Btw, I've got this set 2 days back only, so these are just first impressions. Mic is good too, and it folds back easily, so it doesnt come in your way when you're not using it. Also the set is nice to look at. And the volume control is very handy, specially when you're listening to Launch, and some songs are louder than others.If you are a careful user, then buy it. However, if you're like me, i.e. a little careless, then go buy a sturdier headset.UPDATE : The headphones finally broke along one of the flimsy joints. This set has lasted me about 7 months only...a waste of $25 i think. Definitely a resounding NO to this pair of headphones.
I does what I need it to do. It arrived quickly and was a cheaper option that the CL-41 which I previously used.
it's a excellent product, i liked, This filter is great for taking pictures at night with the lights lighting does an excellent
Just got back from my vacation using the GPS. The software required reboot frequently. The map in some area are not accurate. The routing didn't give the fastest route sometimes. You need a real map as a backup in case the software fails on you - it happened to me on my return trip.
This thing works amazingly well. It's just what I needed to store all my pictures and videos.
It was a good deal, especially with the rebate. However, I bought it intending to hook up multiple hardrives. I did that and I was able to access the hardrive but when I tried moving a large amount of files from one hardrive to the other there was an error. I choose to just plug the hardrives in directly instead of risk losing data. My printers and other attachments work fine.
A little disappointment that I can't have the sound permanently hooked up to my Home Audio system via the Docking Station.
I bought this router to enable my fiance' and I to network our machines together and access our DSL line. Previously we had been using a NetGear hub and dial up internet access. Let me say the setup was a snap. The only problem we encountered was with the internal network settings on our computer. We had already had IP addresses set up for each machine due to the previous network we had running, and on initial install the dsl modem wasn't able to communicate with the router. Upon reflection I figured out that I needed to delete our old IP addresses because the router was now assigning them. Once that was done..wham, instant internet access. I now have 3 pc's hooked up sharing files and the internet. So far, the router has performed flawlessly.
My Sony FX1 has great low light capability, 3 lux, but eventually you WILL need extra light. Using your software to lighten dark shots will likely reveal some degree of graininess, no matter which camera you use.I'm so glad I bought it. Used it for my birthday party. Though the overhead light was good, dark corners of the room require more light. If you consider yourself advanced, semi-pro, or a pro videographer, you MUST HAVE a light.My only major beef is it runs at either 10 or 20 watts. No variable for 5, or 15. It is worth getting a long life battery like the NP-970. Independent power source (battery) is a plus. But no outlet plug adaptor that I know of.
I agree with terranpatriot, the kit only contains two pads and two packs of a white toothpaste like solution. And the one left unopened solidified after a while. It was useful to repair a couple of CDs though.
This product is a wonderful addition to my home theater system. I mounted it on the wall right beside my television. I plan to buy several more for my dvd collection. Additionally the price was very reasonable. I found the exact product at several other online sites and the cost was nearly. I would definitely recommend this item to my friends and family.
The D-510 was debated on for a long time before I decided it was the best for the bucks. I was right. Perfect size, great photos. Muchto learn about this little camera but so far I couldn't be happier. I have Windows ME and getting the pictures is a snap! Purchase more batteries! You will definately need them!
I recently purchased this from a local dealer in Chicago. This tv is amazing. I had it professionally installed with a home theater system and wish I would have done it sooner. The picture is great - even with regular stations - HD is even better. Settings and calibration are easy - lots of recommended custom settings on the internet. Piano black finish is neat and clean. 1080p ensures that this set will keep up with advances for years to come. 52" screen makes it just like you are at the movies.
I took my chance on gettings these radios hopeing that theywould surely have the problem fixed buy now. I received them today and had forgot about the reviews about the missing adapters until I tried to charge them. Sure hope they get the problem fixed.
No problems with the LC41HYBK in the MFC 420CN, even though MFC420CN is not listed on the packaging of the LC41HYBK.April 6, 2006: Apologies to J. Miller regarding LC41HYBK compatability with MFC 420CN. However, I have double checked the markings on the current black cartridge in my MFC 420CN printer , it is a LC41HYBK , and it is working fine. Obviously all MFC 420CN's are not the same.
I waited 2 yrs to buy this lens, and let me say one thing.. ITS AMAZING... the DOF and the creamy backgrounds are amazing, Exspecially on a D700, or even on a D70s. As for portraits outdoors, indoors sharp and love availible light(natural). On lanscapes brillant, I love it. Exspecially on my D700, I got star effect shooting my Christmas lights this yr...Yes it is exspencive but worth it's weight in gold.
Read the negative reviews and was filled with aprehension on purchase of this lens. Am very pleased with the lens. It's an excellent price and, for me, pictures produced are great.
I'm sorry to have to write a negative comment, but the Brother co. deserves it. Most of the bad reviews above are true. I will add one more: it is a pain to print envelopes with this printer, IF you can print them at all. I visited the Brother website to get help with the issue, but no luck, Their suggestions did not fix the problem. The stories about the ink cartridges are true, as well as the constant self-cleaning. I did like the fax/scanner capabilities, but I will never buy a Brother product again.Sorry Brother, you should have fixed the problem before putting this thing out there.
only 4feet in length, so unless your laptop has RJ45 port on the side your jack in the wall is, your are OK. otherwise just not long enough, you need 6 or 8 ft. Retracts nice, easy to packworks otherwise, 3/5 stars due to length
Two years ago I purchaced a CDR785 recorder, in less than 4 months it self destucted. Philips, after 7 weeks sent me a "new" one,it work fine for about a year and then the cd burner portion of the unit went south. I complained bitterly to Philips in writing, never receiving so much as an OH! from them. I do have on record an e-mail that said they would reply to me via e-mail, no such reply came forth. As far as I am concerned Philips rates on a scale of 1 to 5 a MINUS 5. Buy the way I called the people who handle their parts and the price they quoted me was twice the price I paid for the unit. To end this negative leter I just want to say the unit no resides on a shelf in my basement gathering dust.One day I may give it a proper burial.So you people out there be carful when you are out to buy a product by Philips. Their memory is short when it comes to replying to adverse e-mail.....One more thing I was quoted $716.33 for the parts to repair the unit, with a $200 core price. I saw the whole unit in a local wholesale club at a price of $285.00. Go figure......
When I first got this system, the CD player seemed to take a long time to play any CD that I put in it. It kept displaying "reading" for about 3 minutes or more before it would ever play the CD. The problem got worse and worse and anytime I power up the system now it gets stuck on "reading" with or without a CD in it. Without a CD it gets stuck on "no disc in CD#1", CD#2, etc. and won't switch to AM or FM, or do anything but stay locked up in this mode. I contacted JVC via email and they told me to clean the CD player with a CD cleaner disc, but this is a brand new out of the box unit and it is not in need of any cleaning. I got no further assistance from JVC other than this scripted response read from a que card statement and runaround. I contacted the seller and they more or less told me that it was out of their hands because it's past their 15 day return policy and good luck getting it fixed. I am still working on getting a local JVC service center to fix this problem but they are closed on vacation right now. I definitely would not ever buy another one of these or anything else from JVC after this (as this was my first JVC purchase). After doing some investigating on the internet, I found that this problem is quite common on this model as well as other JVC models and has been so for years now and they don't do much to fix it or give their customers any satisfaction. I do regret buying this piece of junk now. It's too bad, because when it did work, it sounded pretty good.
I bought 2 pairs of these for my 2004 Mazda 6 (non-bose model) and they fit perfectly on all door enclosures. The high notes were outstanding (a perfect change for crappy factory speakers) and the low's were good as well (I'd suggest to get a sub-woofer if you really want PUMP). All 4 speakers were attached to a Profile AP740 amp (excellent amp by the way) and they handled perfectly. The seperate crossover was also a nice touch, but you will need a place to hide it, that is if you prefer clean/factory look installation.I'd really suggest these speakers to anyone wanting an upgrade for factory ones.
I bought the 6800 after using a lower grade Microtek scanner for 9 months. The old one kept locking up after doiong a scan directly to the printer. The 6800 did the same. I contacted Microtec and they walked me through a down load (via e-mail and a printout) from their site. Still had same problem after taking same steps 3 times and the fourth time I tried to reload the disk that came with the scanner. Still same problem. I again contacted Microtek. This time no responce. I retured the scanner to the store. However, if don't use the direct scan buttons, and go through the program steps, it does scan well. Tired to do a few slides, and only got a black square. People at store said maybe I had a bad light in the 35mm adapter. Anyway, for a new scanner that I paid $150.00 for, I guess I expected everything to work!
Well This item sure fooled me! I thought i was buying 2 12inch subs in a box and it only came as one!! maybe you should take that picture off and put a single one up
I used it with my old sony trv-66 and works perfectly. 160 minutes of recording during a trip (7 days), using lcd display, without recharging.And the price is the half of sony batterie.
Well half a year, about time things should start breaking.Well the MuVo N200 was a great little MP3 player when I first got it. My only complaint was that the stock ear buds didn't work that well, and they were a little big. So I got new Sennheiser ear buds to use on my regular jog.So 6 months roll by and now the player isn't so perfect anymore. I guess I have been a little rough on it. I mean I go jogging with it every other day so I suppose some of my strides might have jolted it a little in the wrong direction. Other than that I really haven't done anything odd to it besides put in rechargable batteries instead of standard alkaline.I'll give you a run down of what still works fine.*Turn's on, pauses, and plays, I'd be kind of mad if it didn't*Screen & Backlight still work well*Navigation knob thing, still works just like it has always*Dedicated Volume buttons yea these definitly work.*Navigation system still the same as always*USB connection still registers with the computer*Radio still sounds good*Voice recorder it really wasn't that great to start out with but it's pretty much the same.*It's still portable, it's not like it grew an arm and a leg.*Sound quality still great!Now then let's move on to what doesn't work so well anymore:*Battery door hatch thing. It really doesn't snap back into place anymore. I keep it in place with a small piece of black duct tape (good stuff). No big deal.*Battery Life went down the pooper for some reason, I have no idea. I'm not sure if it's completely turning off anymore, so that might be why my batteries suddenly only last a couple hours before dying. Alkaline batteries don't fare too much better, so it's not from the rechargable batteries decaying.*On/Play/Stop Button um yea, I'm not sure if it's the button or something inside the player but when I turn it off by holding the "On" button the player freezes, it eventually turns off though after like at least 15 minutes (I accually haven't taken the time to time it, however.) Usually I just loosen the duct tape on the battery door and pop the battery out to turn my N200 off. The other day I decided to let the automatic shut-off thing turn the thing off and it didn't do it like it used to, like when I turned it on it didn't start at the song which I stopped at, which was wierd.*Some dust got under the faceplate of the LCD no big deal, none were big enough got in to obstruct by view of the LCD.*Makes a buzzing noise when the backlight is on. No big deal, you can bearly notice it when music is playing.*When you drop it (from a hieght of like 6 inches or more), it turns off. Not a big deal, but just an FYI.Besides those problems which I have thoroughly described this MP3 player is fine.Also it may be of note that the new Creative MuVo Nano Plus is the N200 with a new name. I think the same problems will apply.I can only wonder what the next 6 months will bring.
yes any camera system can be much better,and any manual written better, but i think this system is almost better than some on the security used by some offical Authorities,I have 8 cams running at home, 2 pci boards (4 cams each)on a simple home win xp 1.6g with 1g of ram and 2 x 500gig hd ide100,(my wifes ex pc) on a wireless router through a hardware modem and never had a problem this runs as part of a internal 4 pc hardwire network with 4 floating laptops wireless, i run the server and backup and it is on 24/7 with auto reboot log on, personally i can't understand what all the fuss is, you dont need any level of english explained in any book, if you can fit a pci card and install cameras then understanding config and ip ect is a doddle. i am rare to know a problem, odd time maybe 2 times over few years of using these had a camera clash on access, restart the program ..no probs.its 1980s basic kids stuff setting up ,it does all the work ,dont need the manual to know your ip and addy &lt;netstat in dos> u know 192 ect.so your up and running.i now use it on the fore-mentioned pc but have used a few systems just to see if it does make much difference. and answer ..no, unless its got 32 stick in it and 800mhz clock.my samsung xp netbook and acer 9815 win7 ultimate highend laptop both give good results on network playback and remote viewing from my car and at work.this is a 50 quid board ,it gives 1000pound systems a run for their money, mine uses both day and night ir from 320 to 540line all colour cams , long 30mtr range to 10 meter.all work well,naturally each had difference in focus ability, but setting up the capture area is the buyers problem, and choice of cam, mine are and have been used for evidence with good results, the systems is only as good as the camera purchased and the setup thought going behind it.experts only get good results because they spend hours working out what cam you need and where to put it, expect half a day to set up 4 cameras correctly and at least a week to trial them with day and night setting. motion capture etc. lighting ..u name it
They are comfortable and make a good replacement pair for my MP3 player. Good, but not great sound quality.
Purchased and returned the camera. From an optical perspective and the quality of the images, quite a great camera. Considering the substantial cost, several items were very disappointing and caused me to return it on a cost vs. benefit aspect: 1) The camera does not come with a recharger and appropriate NiCad (or better) batteries. Regular alkaline batteries last about 30 min. for normal use. 2) The connection to the PC requires a serial port only. Would be a nice option to include USB hookup. My computer's serial ports are all used for other devices. 3) An 8MB flash card that holds a mere 16 images in the 'normal' mode. 4) When connected to the PC, the pictures cannot be easily transferred to software programs that can sort, package or send the pictures. A cumbersome copy procedure has to be utilized to get the pictures on the hard drive; from there they need to be imported to the software. Even with a 450 Pentium II machine, the transfer was slow (even at the fasted speed setting for the serial port). The instructions confirmed that photo software does not recognize the camera as a device to copy from. It should work just like a scanner (from a system's perspective).I think the folks at Nikon have a great camera here but need to work on making it more cost effective and user friendly. To bring the camera up to speed a minimum of another $200+ would have to be invested. (Batteries, charger and larger flash card) The PC hook-up could be greatly improved and made more user friendly. Considering the already high cost this is not yet a good package. I was sorry to return it.
Sounds like a good product, but wonder if the an-lp1 powered antenna is really necessary. The Sony website sell it for $100. That's nearly two thirds the price of the radio itself! Any of the audio engineers out there have a less expensive suggestion?
The microphone on my unit had very poor sensitivity (sound pick-up). However, the unit has an adjustment on the front to increase the sensitivity, I tried to increase it by turning the adjustment and the switch snapped off and the microphone didn't work at all after that. Numerous attempts to get hold of Pyle's customer service got no response. Therefore, I would recommend you steer clear of anything made by Pyle.
I never could get my PC and my laptop to talk with a LAN connection, and had given up, until I got a cell phone and a bluetooth adapter. When I started sending files to my cell phone, it got me thinking, what if I had another adapter for my laptop? Would it let the two exchange files over a wireless connection?My answer is a resounding YES. Just a bit of setup time and you'll have your PC and your laptop, and any other bluetooth capable machines all networked. I have eliminated the need for CDRWs, as Bluetooth will easily send the files without burning any discs. It feels like a dial-up connection, and it won't send folders unless they're "zipped", but otherwise a very useful investment for under $50
I like the design of this case. It is made from fairly heavy metal and the drive setup is fairly straightforward and easy to access. The case fan can be quite lout but it can be slowed down usually with motherboard software and is pretty quiet on level one. 1700 rpm.I only saw 1 degree of cpu temp difference between level 1 and 10 on the case fan with my atom 525 board.The power supply has lots of connectors including sata and the usual 4 pin.My only con to this case is that it isn't a little smaller. It can hold normal atx boards apparently, but I was hoping for a slightly more compact foot print.Also the feed for the vertical position are width adjustable and make it hard to slide it into tight spaces since they don't clamp to firmly to the sides of the case.
These binoculars are the worst optics I've ever seen. Dull images were out of focus and I could never get the pair to "focus" correctly. I had such high hopes as I remember Bushnell being superior quality. Not any more. The optics are so bad, I was literally seeing double images. Do yourself a favor and avoid spending any money on this product.
I went looking for a new radio when my old walkman was destroyed by a wave (long story). The price on this radio was right (under 20 bucks) and it was small enough to fit in the palm of my hand (also good). It picks up good reception. I am able to get all the stations I like to listen to in Southern California. There are two rather glaring problems with this radio though. One, instead of shutting down when the batteries get low (like my old walkman) it just stops picking up radio reception. All of a sudden you get an earful full of static and can't pick up any reception, and you don't know why. Eventually you figure out it's the batteries and change them and everything's fine again. Problem number two, when you change the batteries all of the presets get erased and you have to reset them. I use my radio everyday and have had to change to batteries every 10-14 days, which means I have to reset all the presets every 10-14 days (my old walkman kept these stored when I changed the batteries). In addition, setting the presets is overly complicated. I've done it twice and am still confused due to similarly labeled buttons.
One thing you can't easily find in reading through Pentax's documentation is that this little remote will work as a trigger for your camera just as the Remote F will. That, and it will cost you a lot less.I can't say it is better or worse than the Remote F, but it has all the same functions. The only flaw maybe for those who use the added grip; this remote won't fit into the spot provided for a remote. Never-the-less, I don't find it a big deal as I am sure most won't, unless you really use the thing a lot.This items is a great deal, altough as others have noted, be aware of the shipping fees.**** UPDATE ****I recently purchased a Pentax K5 and want to report that this remote will for it as well. I'm not sure that it is any better than other Pentax controllers, but if the price is right for you, it will serve you well.It still has a nice shape and form and slides nicely into a small camera bag pocket. I'm not sure the K5 grip has a space for a controller (even the Remote F), but the ability to slide a remote into the grip is a minor convenience that can be compensated for with camera straps or your camera bag.
The advantages of this device is that it is tiny, easy to use, and inexpensive. The sound files can be easily downloaded to your computer, once you get back home. I found the DS-40 device to be useful for recording marching bands, nature sounds (waterfalls, barking seals), kids' parties, and weekend outings.If you are interested in recording events taking place over the course of a few hours, and to have all of these events on one sound file, you need to use only the RECORD button (no other buttons are needed for this). The RECORD button serves two purposes--it activates recording and also provokes pausing. Thus, when I decide to use the DS-40 to record an afternoon at an amusement park, I push RECORD when we get on the roller coaster, then I push RECORD again after I get off (in order to pause), then I push RECORD after getting into the log flume ride, then I push RECORD after the flume ride (to activate pausing), then I push RECORD again when I enter the fun house, and then perhaps keep the DS-40 going when I leave the fun house and watch the merry-go-round for a few minutes. And finally, I push a separate OFF button to close out the file.A remarkable advantage is that when you record, pause, record, and pause again, THERE ARE NO CLICKING SOUNDS in between the separate chunks of sound recording. In contrast, when you use a typical portable tape recorder, e.g., Sony or Panasonic, there is a jarring click when you record, then pause, record, then pause.Another remarkable advantage over a tape recorder, is that the DS-40 has very low background noise. In contrast, tape recorders, especially portable recorders, generate a loud background hum.After transferring the sound files to your computer, you can name them. For example, you can name the files "Pink Floyd Tribute Band concert" or "Nature Sounds."As with any device, it takes time to get to know the DS-40. I quickly learned (when using the middle setting) that this recorder is very good at picking up wind. Even with a very gentle wind, as might be encountered at the seashore, the wind sound will generally dominate. The bottom line is that you should avoid all breezes and wind (unless you actually prefer to include the wind sound).Unlike a conventional hand-held tape recorder, the DS-40 is able to pick up ordinary speech from ten or 20 feet away without any problem. In contrast, a conventional hand-held tape recorder is capable of recording clear, legible speech only when the recorder's microphone is within reaching distance of the speaker.The detailed instruction manual, available on-line, is not hard to understand. This manual tells how to MERGE existing files into one bigger file. The manual also tells how to SPLIT an existing file into two daughter files. These procedures cannot be performed using the DS-40, but instead are done on your PC. The DS-40 is provided with a compact disc, which is easily downloaded, and which enables the MERGING and SPLITTING functions. (But to accomplish MERGING and SPLITTING, you need to push a button labeled, "PLUS" and download another program, which costs $9.99, and which can easily be paid using PayPal.) This other program is called, "DSS Player Plus." As an alternative, you can get a program called WAVEPAD for free on the internet. WAVEPAD works very well, and I have used it for editing my sound files from the DS-40, and I have also used WAVEPAD for burning discs on my Dell computer. WAVEPAD also allows you to insert "tick marks," thus enabling you to push the "next track" button on your compact disc player, for moving from track to track.To summarize, the DS-40 is amazing in that there is no CLICK when you record, pause, record, pause, record, and pause. It is amazing in that there is no background hum, so typical of any tape recorder. It is amazing in its ease in operation and tiny size. And it is amazing in that archiving is easily accomplished by transferring the sound files to a computer, with subsequent burning into a disc. Please note that all of the above observations were with the top-mounted stereo microphone attached.
Where do I start? VERY poor quality.Cheap plastic, very light weight must be mounted to the wall for SOME stability. Who wants to drill holes in their wall to hold a measly 90 DVDs?Dvds don't just slide in, must be wrangled into place to catch the back lip of shelf, otherwise they drop to level below.Comes in MANY pieces that takes quite a while to assemble, be careful not to over tighten any screws or you'll crack this junk.I thought the cheap price was because of the size, boy was I wrong. It was cheap because it is cheap plastic, barely usable for the purpose intended.This looks like it came from the dollar store discount bin. This would be returned, if I didn't have to go through the trouble of disassembling the thing and mailing it back....as it is, I'll chalk it up to a lesson learned, and throw it away.Do yourself a favor and spend a little extra, and buy a WOOD rack unit. There are slightly bigger, sturdy, wood units available here for around $35.
Lots of protection for the laptop. and lots of room for books and other things. Very comfortable.
I love this PDA case! It holds my PDA plus credit cards and other stuff. I like the way it flips down so I can use my PDA on the go. Great case.
It was perfect. I had previously ordered a knock off battery but it wouldn't hold a charge any length of time. This battery performed well holding it's charge.
Love these headphones! They are lightweight and fit comfortably; the sound is fabulous; and provide some noise canceling even when I'm not listening to music. I am so pleased, and the price is fantastic.
Had to chime in on this one. We got the scanner about four months ago to replace a discount-bin flatbed Canon. It's true that the thing occasionally locks up on me and requires a cord-pull. (Anybody else miss 'off' switches?) The ADF also spazzes on some pages - no rhyme or reason to it, just about 00.5% of the docs I scan it can't grip or something.The good news is that for what I do (making PDFs from official letters for business records)it works great. The front panel buttons can be set up to output to a PDF without any additional input or software interference - I just tap in how many pages, press the 'scan document' button I've got tweaked, and it doesn't bother me until it needs a save name for the PDF.I do a mix of Letter and Legal, which could be a headache - the scanner can't do duplex Legal, or Letter and Legal in the same job. However, the workaround is easy. After each scan job it asks if I need to scan more pages into the document. I scan the first set, then click more and scan the next. The ADF recognises which type it's dealing with, so there's no reconfiguring going between stacks of Letter and stacks of Legal.Would I recommend this scanner? Not for everybody. It's not optimised 'out-of-the-box', and it's twitchy enough that you kind of have to know your way around to keep it running. I'm a pretty competent tech, and I like it just fine, but I don't know if Grandma is going to put up with its' shenanigans. This would be less of an issue if the HP tech support were helpful, but I haven't been able to get a straight answer out of them regarding my issues, and I speak the lingo.This is a great scanner, but it is not User Friendly.
This is a very good wireless router and it does everything you expect from an expensive one. I highly recomend it to anyone who is looking for a good wireless router and is trying not to pay an outrageous amount for it.
The memory performs as expected. There was good help in being able to choose the correct product.
So here it is...my first ever review. I just had to write a review because this product is that bad. Let me say first...I have always been a huge fan of D-Link products. I own a D-Link Media Server and it has been great. I have VoIP that uses a D-Link telephone adapter. My old telephone adapter was also D-Link. On to the DIR-625. I read mixed reviews here and on other sites. Some were very good, some were very bad. I have an older Gateway Desktop PC and a 2 week old Dell Studio 1735, both wireless. The Gateway has an older AT&T G netwrok card. The Dell Laptop has a built in Dell 1510 N card. For whatever reason, the deskptop seemed to maintain a fairly reliable connection. The laptop could not. It would drop connection several times per minute. When on the road with the laptop, it had no problems picking up hotspots and staying connected. I spoke to D-Link and Dell tech support and tried all of their recommendations. Nothing inmproved the reliability. The signal strength was excellent, setup was easy. Neither of which matter if it doesn't stay connected. Maybe it was a compatibility issue with the Dell, but my experience with this router was a disaster. Based on my history with D-Link, I decided to give them another try and bought the DIR-655. I am happy to say that the signal strength is excellent, 5 bars throughout my house. The setup is as easy or involved as you'd like it to be based on your technical knowledge. And...most importantly...the connection is as solid as a rock.
I had this printer for 4 years....it's great for basic stuff. but I now have a digital camera, and found a printer where I can insert the memory card from my digital camera and upload my pics easier.this printer is kinda slow, only 4 pages per minute....but, the quality is good, and it didn't need any service in 4 years.great for everyday usebut now that i'm getting into photos....I needed a better printer
After reading the previous 8 reviews I am beginning to understand why I am experiencing problems. These reviews have helped me to become aware of many features available or needed to make this type of unit a more user friendly device.The information re; being incompatible with DSL is true in my case also. I have requested support from atttelephoneproducts@aatphones.com.
These work just the way they're supposed to as long as I'm sitting directly in front of the computer (close enough to use wired headphones). If I walk 10 feet away, I get lots of static. I still get sound, but it's annoyingly poor quality. It comes back when I walk back to the computer. I bought these so I could use them in my lab and most of my time will be spent across the room from the computer. If I knew the sound would start cutting out after 10 feet, I would have gone with a different brand. Very disappointing.
perfect for what I needed - easy to install- price was right - could not find in local stores- thanks for your help
I have had the sony mdr-g42 for years and they gave out so I got these Sennheisers. These headphones are very loud (sensitivity is 122). They are comfortable and sound good. They work well at the gym they just lack some of the bass that my old sonys had. These pmx 60s come off sounding a bit too bright for my liking. The lack of bass is my only issue and for $18 they are pretty good.
I bought two of these, one for myself and one for my son. Initially they both sounded great. Within two weeks both players kept powering off. The volume controls quit working and every button that is pushed turns it off. A big disappointment
I am using this as a center channel on a 7.1 system. I chose it basically because it fit the size restraints I am forced with and was matched to the rest of the Polk speakers I used. It has worked flawlessly and creates excellent sound and presence.
I'm not satisfied, because the Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra Mini Hub PA055U (Black) is not the same in the picture that they send it to me, and there is no box and instruction of this item, he only use plastic to place the item, I receive the item in 2 days, so the shipping is good and fast, the one that I receive is not the same logo and shape, that's all, Thank you
This is a great item. I tried three different 'soft' cases and always had a problem with the Palm coming on and beeping while it was in my pocket. Give this baby FIVE STARS!The critism is WRONG. A. Can't use left handed? Sure you can. Just put it in the left side!B. Can't synch while in the case? You bet you can. Just tilt the stand to the side. No problem.
hi, i'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. And i want to know if i can buy the walkman portable cd player sony d-nf400If i can, how can i do?thanks
I have a HP Officejet Pro L7580 and this ink works great!I recommend this product for HP Officejet Pro K550, K5400, K8600, L7480, L7550, L7580, L7590, L7650, L7680, L7750, and L7780!
I have tried a few other cases before, but none of them were as awesome as this one. The magnets keep the cover down snugly. The buttons are perfectly accessable through the cover. The headphone jack and cord jack are both useable while the Zune is in the case. The screen cover is durable and prevents scratches. All of these awesome features come in an attractive leather package. I highly recommend this case!
Finally after over six months of research it's my turn to write a review of this TV. Like many of you I started by trying to decide between LCD, Plasma, or DLP. For me LCD was the first to go because of price mainly but also the black levels just weren't up to snuff enough for me. DLP though more affordable and had a great picture lamp life was an issue. I know someone with a 50" Samsung DLP less than two years old and the chip the lamp shines through has already been replaced once. That left plasma, but which one.It didn't take long on the internet checking reviews and articles to find some names kept coming up when talking about quality plasmas; Panasonic, Pioneer, Hitachi, and Samsung. Long story short I decided on the Panasonic EDTV based on side by side comparisons, price, viewing intentions (mostly DVD's) and reputation.Now on to the TV. Though this only an EDTV you could hardly tell by the picture. DVD's look awesome but give this set an HD signal and you'll shake your head in amazement. I just watched the AFC Championship game in HD with an over the air antenna and I could not believe the picture quality. I was not sure if I would like the look of the TV itself since it's completely silver and all my components are black but it actually looks pretty good. The built in speakers are more than adequate for watching normal TV but of course the Home Theater system comes on when it's movie or game time. This TV has more than enough inputs for me and I would assume for most people as well. I've read that since this is Panasonics 8th generation plasma panel the burn in issue has been greatly reduced. Still I'm mindful of leaving paused or static images on the screen for any length of time. Not having the brightness and other settings way high also helps. Some of the preset picture settings could blind your neighbors next door. The remote control is simple and easy to use. I haven't programmed any other components in yet. The built in tuners are great. I live in suburban Atlanta 30 miles from downtown and I can get at least 8 HD channels with an over the air antenna including ABC, CBS, TBS, WB, UPN, plus others.Basically for the price to size to quality ratio you can't beat this TV. I could not justify spending another $1,000 for the HD model just to get a 20% improvement on HD channels. Remember DVD's are a 480p signal which is right at this sets native resolution, so if DVD's and the occasional HD TV show or ball game is your viewing choice you cannot go wrong with this set. I purchased mine from a local retailer for right at 2K including tax, delivery and a 3 year warranty.The only negatives I can think of is not being able to adjust the aspect ratio on HD signals and the button on the remote to switch inputs should be called "Input/s" not "TV/Video". Overall I'm very pleased with this TV. Good job Panasonic on making am entry level plasma the average Joe can afford and be proud of.
Decent UV protector for my new Canon 5d Mark II. Mainly for lens protection. Don't see any issues with it. But way too expensive for a piece of glass with chemical coating.
I bought this camera to experiment with digital cameras, but I have found that this camera takes pictures that are so fuzzy, I avoid using it. The pictures only look good if you view them as little, tiny thumbnails.Additionally, setting up the software that comes with this camera takes a bunch of additional work with Windows XP. You have to download special drivers and instructions from the Polaroid web page, and then you have to tell Windows to install them even though Windows tells you that this could permanently mess up your XP installation. Luckily, my computer still works.This camera might be worth the money if only to convince you that you should spend alot more money on a better camera.
I recently purchased a XBOX 360 and was looking forward to playing it on my computer, but the processing speed of the video card had a 2 second video delay, lame. Anyways, I was looking into tvs, and I wanted a nice one. This Samsung 23 inch LCD HDTV, is awesome, it sits on my desk next to my 22 inch computer screen. Great TV. HALO 3 looks great.
If I could update my rating it would be 4 stars (instead of 5). 1/9/06Original review: This was incredibly easy to set up and overall the scans are sharp and the color is nice. The Digital Ice 4 included with this scanner does a tremendous job with removing scratches, dust speckles, etc. It's too bad Digital Ice isn't offered with more scanners--it's really a key selling point for this brand. One problem I am having is with a horizontal shadow at the top of each frame. This seems consistent no matter which negative I am scanning. I am currently investigating and trying to contact Nikon about this. If this very faint shadow were not there---this would have been a perfect scanner. I will update when this issue is resolved one way or another. 5/25/05Update 1/9/06: the shadowing effect described above seems to happen primarily with high contrast images shot on negative film. Most images shot on transparency do not have the shadow problemUpdate: 1/9/06: I learned through usage and contacting Nikin support that you must turn Digital ICE off when scanning black and white negatives (meaning you'll have to manually clean up those images yourself). Too bad, because the ICE does a tremendous job in removing dust speckles.Update 1/9/06: my scanner had a problem where it wouldn't eject the 35mm tray, it had become stuck in the unit. I had to take it back to a Nikon support office about 45 min from where I live. They seem to have fixed the problem as it has been working fine since then (that was about 2 months ago). Fortunately, this happened while the unit was still within warranty. Nikon support did not give me any hassles when I took the scanner in for repair.For the most part this works very well. I have had some problems (the shadowing, the tray becoming stuck) which I don't expect for an (approx) 2K piece of equipment. In lieu of something better from another manufacturer, this seems like the best piece of equipment if you need to scan in film negatives or transparancies to get high quality scans.
I got this DV Camera to tape some old Super-8 movies for conversion to DVD. Thanks to the low light performance and image stabiliaztion it did a great job. Then I shot some footage on the Santa Monica Pier and it did great in daylight as well. So for a low cost video camera you can't beat it. It's not a digital camera though go buy one if you want that. Still no firewire cable was a let down but you can get them cheap look for a 4-6 pin cable and get it hooked up for computer fun!
I bought this hard drive after reading the wonderful reviews thinking it would solve some of my data transfer issues. I wanted to use this as a storage device that I could switch between a MacBook and a PC. First, if you want to switch between operating systems, you have to buy a program (MacDrive) for each PC that you want to connect to, which LaCie does not advertise. I've had this drive for ~4mo and have had nothing but problems with it for the last 2mo. I've lost data and time due to using this device. It's crashed at least once, which caused all of my files to be rearranged or lost. It's been difficult to move large files off of the device (it often times out while using the USB port), and it randomly corrupts files that were just transferred onto it it. This has been extremely frustrating and I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Works as advertised. Very easy to set up. Reliability yet to be determined.I've replaced these puppies every two years, upgrading at each time. This is the most solid yet, including the easy networking bonus.
It's a good product but less then I have expected from it.It downloads my stuff quickly and without problems but sometimes it is not recognized by the computer and that can be very annoying, esspecially when you need to download something urgently and it just won't work!!!Good but could of been better
this is a great product besides that it dosnt charge the ipod. Be sure to use good batteries or the sound is bad. bought one for my brother as a gift. amazing.
Easy set up, great print quality. Hooked right up to my home wireless network. Speed is ok but not great. Same speed for b&W as color
This is a very good Value on this product priced much lower than competersand i found no difference in preformance.
I am extremley pleased with my intel deluxe pc camera, afew months ago, i had the option of the intel deluxe or a cheaper alternative, i ended up buying the logitech quickcam express ($30) and i was extremley dissapionted with this, as it only came with afew basic programs and the pictures on the box were nothing to do with the camera and the picture quality was so poor it was difficult to make out what the image was and the camera offered little support to low light situations. I thought that mabe it was just my camera but internet reviews show that other buyers were just as dissapointed with there identical cameras. After 5 months i decided to buy a more expensive camera (Intel Deluxe) for $59 (curcuit city) and i was extremley impressed with everything about it, the picture quality is like looking into a mirror and it came with more software than you could shake a stick at!, I set the camera up in under 3 minutes and i was having online video confrencing using 'Netmeeting'(included)in 10 minutes. This camera is deffinatley good value for money and an excellent camera. The only slight drawback is that it was not compatible with windows 2000, so to overcome this problem i downloaded the win2000 drivers from the intel site but currently there is no way to get the included software to work with win2000 but it is shortly expected but i used the camera on my win98 pc and it worked perfectly!
I literally spent dozens of hours researching, trying to find out what mp3 player was the best. I can't even list all the ones I looked at, but a good place to go to find the different kinds (...); just search for mp3 players. In the end it boiled down to two: Creative, and Apple, with Creative standing head-and-shoulders above Apple. (...)Another thing is the picture display. iPods have the worst color displays, with only a 60,000 color OLED screen, while most other mp3 players, including all of creative's colored models, have 262,000+. This has changed with the iPod video, however, which now boasts the 262,000+ color OLED screen. The screen is of course HUGE at 2.5" diagonal, but the screen on other mp3 players are never too small, except maybe the Nano.As far as output, Creative puts all the other companies out of the market. With a signal-to-noise ratio of 96dB for mp3s, and 46dB for radio (that's right, it's got an FM radio, from which you can even record), their sound is incredible. They rate their battery time using 64kbps compression, while almost every other company (including Apple) uses 128kbps. At first it seems like Creative is skimping you, until you listen to it. Listening to a song at 64kbps on the Creative Zen MicroPhoto sounds better than a song at 128kbps on the 30gb iPod Video.One thing I prefer on the iPod video that isn't available on the MicroPhoto is the ability to play all of an artist's songs. On the Microphoto you either play every single song on your player, or just one CD. Another thing is the touchpad on Creative products compared to the click wheel of the Apple stuff. I think the click wheel is better because the touchpad is a little sensitive. You can adjust its sensitivity, but I still think I prefer the click wheel. The iPod has a couple of games, but they'll probably get real boring real quick. The iPod lacks the ability to adjust the volume without backing out of whatever you're in, click on "Now Playing," and use that neat scroll wheel, while with Creative products, you either have a volume button or a menu button with which to access the volume from any screen.Creative products are for PCs, while Apple products are, of course, for Apples. You can convert from anything to anything with either one, but if you own a PC I think you'd be much better off with Creative.The MicroPhoto is infinitely more customizable than the iPod, which is a definate plus for people who know what they like. The iPod does not allow you to change the order of your main menu, customize your EQ settings, change your background, adjust your theme, change the click wheel sensitivity, etc. etc.I'm listening to my iPod video right now and with only 3 albums on it, no photos, and no videos it has a lag time. My MicroPhoto, with over 42 hours of songs and hundreds of photos, never had a single skip, bump, or jump. I even dropped my MicroPhoto a handful of times, sat on it, had a person sitting on my lap who was crushing it, etc. The iPod has been under no such abuse.I could probably go on and on for hours, but there are a lot of things you're never going to find out until you actually buy an mp3 player and start playing with it, so my advice is to research (not nearly as much as I did, though, because I almost went insane), head to Best Buy, and buy one. Play with it, take it back for another, rinse wash and repeat.If I never had anything to compare it to, I'd be happy with the iPod. I'll admit that the iPod, especially the 30gb video, is the sexiest looking mp3 player on the market, but if you're looking for better sound, better customization, better picture, more options, faster menu surfing, better durability, and cheaper prices, go with Creative.
This fan is working properly, I have not had any problems with any of its functions. If properly assembled, it should not break. I have it on all the time while I am at home, and it is still working!
Simple to install and I've had no problems with it. I have about 40 feet of cable running through my girlfriends apartment, where we hooked one of these up. No issues at all.
After searching for a mount for my LCD TV I came across this mount. Definitely the best mount for the money. Comes with plenty of hardware and good instructions.
This is now the top of my list of worthless crap. I've gone through 3 BRAND new x125's thinking that when they went to expense of sending me a NEW one, it would actually run.Even LExmark can't make this junk work.RUN FROM THIS JUNK!!!!The letter I sent to Lexmark:Umm, this is a device that was just unboxed (actually the third, the&#62; first one I took back, the second one did the same and third one you guys&#62; sent me as a replacement but really I think it's a joke, right?????)and&#62; again, does not work.&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; Now we both know what a worthless piece of crap the x125 is. Not onlydo&#62; I have the one hunk-of-junk I bought, but you mistakenly sent me a&#62; &#34;replacement&#34;. Can't even use them as boat anchors. What a waste on the&#62; GDP.&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; Why bother selling this? Just tell me to go get drunk and spend the&#62; money at a bar. (oops I forgot, you need to realize &#34;revenue&#34;.)&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; It'll be a &#34;BIG&#34; surprise when in 4q2004 or 1q2005 the Wall Street&#62; Journal sez, &#34;...in other news today, LEXMARK announce decreased profitson&#62; decreased earnings 'cause customers across America returned their&#62; equipment....in droves....&#34;.&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; (Repair technician jobs should be highly available at a certain Kentucky&#62; manufacturing plant.)&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; But really it's not all your fault. I bought this &#34;piece of (insert&#62; George Carlin word)&#34; at a GROCERY store! What a dumbass I was!&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; HEB makes real good salsa, has the best prices in central Texas and even&#62; salmon chorizo for heart guys like me. Back to the drawing board on thios&#62; idea (don't worry, I'll let them know this isn't a great channel idea).&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; What does LEXMARK do? They foist off el-junko at the local grocery&#62; store.....is this what you guys call the grey market? More like the&#62; &#34;brown&#34; market.&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; Somebody's ass in product marketing OUGHT TO HANG! How could you dothis&#62; to your fellow Americans?&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; BTW, if you need me to fix this problem, we can talk.&#62; &#62;&#62; &#62; RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL&#62; RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL&#62; RECALL RECALL RECALL RECALL
The firewire card itself is ok and as described, but this arrived as the card wrapped in bubble wrap with a user manual. There is no retail packaging as shown in the pictures. If they are going to send a bare component it should be stated in the descrition and pictures. I will not buy anything from this seller again.
I purchase this router to work with my DSL modem, sharing the connection with two computers and an Apple Airport basestation. The installation was trivial, I was online with an iMac and Windows box in less than 15 minutes! Even though the company and documentation only support Windows, I think the only reason they don't include setup instructions for a Mac is that the Mac was so simple to configure it was a joke. I even did the router setup from the Mac since it is used a webbased interface. Will be putting the Airport basestation on in couple of days but that should be a breeze also. Don't forget to get your CAT 5 cables when you by this (none come with it) and enjoy. This thing is pretty amazing, especially at this price. For those having to use PPPoE to connect to your DSL, it is built into the router, you just enter your info and click a button to turn it on. I have noticed a slight lose in speed with the router in, over just putting the modem on a computer, but not much and that could be a time of day issue too.
If you own the Olympus P-10 or P-11 printer, you know that this prints the highest quality 4x6 waterproof photos ever. They come out with the same quality as you would get from a photo company.
It worked fine for about 3 months and then it broke. too bad because the design is good
This item does exactly what is advertised. I hooked it up, and forgot about it. Be Sure you are ordering the right part. This is for a receiver that has an RCA plug for digital audio, and converts it to optical digital to fit your component.Some people say it feels cheap. I don't think it feels any different than what the shack puts out for 5 times the price. it is a nice plastic shell. It feels light, because there are not a ton of parts inside. Just what is needed.
While the Stylus Photo 870 renders excellent prints of objects and landscapes, skintones always have a marked violet cast. None of the numerous adjustments provided in the driver software seem to impact this shortcoming. I used Epson photo paper, and found no difference relative to other Premium photo papers. This same paper yields perfect colors with an HP895 inkjet printer, using the identical file, software, and computer.If your images do not include people, you will be happy with the Photo 870. Otherwise, you will be extremely dissapointed.
Well, I was quite impressed when I first received it as a gift, but after a few months of use, it's turning out to be a problem. I'm having the worst luck trying to download the still images on to my PC. Apparently, the enclosed software (1 disc: JLIP VideoCapture | JLIP VideoProducer | PictureNavigator) does not work on the NT platform - something the manual didn't day (or I still haven't seen it!).It does say for 95/98, but I assumed that would cover NT. Even after trying it on a 95/98 machine, the software is conflicting with a scanner. Apparently, many people are experiencing similar problems with downloading their images.Unfortunately, it holds only 30 still images (I think) and because it has a built-in memory card, once it is full (which it now is), the card must be emptied by downloading before taking more pictures. As it happens, the stills quality isnt't that great, but it's a pain being unable to take anymore.Having said all that, for the price bracket it's in, it's fun to use and easy viewing the footage back on the TV. The features are nice (wipe | dissolve | classic film look, etc.) Could use a better battery life and better software.
This camera is really nice and fun to use. It's a great size and has nice options if you're willing to take just a tad more time composing a picture. If you're not, you can just use the auto feature and it does everything for you. The 120 zoom is wonderful for close-up shots. The quality of the photos is excellent, crisp and clear. Everything I've taken so far has turned out really well. I've had a Nikon point and shoot and a Canon SLR in the past and this little Canon takes the best pictures out of all of them. I'm really impressed. I don't care for the caption option myself but that's okay because you can turn that off on this camera.
after discussing a lot with my friends finally i purchased this camera. Excellent photo quality. i would definately recommend this camera.
Speakers are awesome and I've always loved Cerwin Vegas. Only problem I had was with the shop I bought them from ( woodwind & Brass , the bass was busted on one speaker and they just ignored the problem and excuse they kept using was , we don't find any contact information regarding this issue. I wouldn't recommend this seller as they don't stand behind the products they sell.
I bought this lens after much research. I wanted to compare the Canon equivalent (which I had used before) to this one based on reviews. I have a Canon EOS 5D (the old one, with the full-frame sensor) so I knew both would give me that full (and fantastic) fisheye effect I was looking for. After purchasing this lens, I have fallen in love all over again. The build quality is excellent. It feels sturdy in my hands. The auto-focusing is smooth and it is crisp at the focusing point even when wide open at f/2.8. I had read that there was no vignetting with this lens and didn't believe it until I received it and started using it. All my photos have come out beautifully. I've used this lens not only for professional work but for fun because of how playful the fisheye look is on the full-frame sensor. I definitely recommend it to anyone that is looking for a fantastic fisheye lens and doesn't want to spend as much for the Canon equivalent. It's an awesome piece of glass!
I was a bit skeptical about buying this at first. I've always wanted to try out one of these, but never really had a solid excuse for buying one.At my new job I've been increasingly doing more graphics work, and between that and my own dabblings in graphic design and photography, I decided to take the plunge and invest in one of these things. I don't regret it in the least.I will say that it took some time to get used to using a pen instead of a mouse. But, you soon get used to it. I've been taking my tablet with me to work and using it at home as well, and now I prefer using the pen.The tablet is completely customizable. I've found that the 6x8 drawing area is a little too big for me for normal browsing. But, it's easy to set your own boundaries for the drawing area. I've probably got mind configured to a 4x5 drawing area right now. Though, it's always nice to have the larger area for cleaner strokes when drawing.I was trying to decide between the Wacom Intuos and the Aiptek HyperPen. The reason I went with the Wacom is because, 1) for every good review of the HyperPen, there were 10 bad reviews, 2) the HyperPen has half the pressure sensitivity of the Intuos, and 3) the Wacom pen doesn't require a battery in order to draw, the HyperPen does.If cost is your selling point, then get what you can afford. But, if you're wanting the best quality tablet, I'd suggest that you spend the extra money and get this Wacom. If mine happened to break or get stolen, I would definitely buy another one without hesitation.
Bought these in June along with two Pyle 2000 watt amps. They hit hard as hell three months later I lost a voice coil. Today they started smoking and pooped out. For what I paid I'm not upset.
I have had this digital microscope for about two years and it's been great. 200x power, never broke and takes good photos. We use this microscope for marine engineering when parts fail we can take close up photos of the broken bits to try and decide what caused the failure. If mine broke I would buy another of the same.The only negative is the software, maybe fixed by now that does not allow me to control the microscope directly. Also the software puts the photos in some hidden file inside the program and does not let me save direct to files. I would guess this has been fixed by now since mine is two years old, but i should mention it as it's a bit of a hassle and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5.All in all an excellent product.Scott
This is a good prouct - don't get me wrong. It is, however, made of plastic. It is absolutely PERFECT for my lap top and one bag. It folds down nicely, but it does not fold flat. Once you put the bootom down it stays there at a 90 degree angle to the handle. That is not issue for me, as I store it in my trunk or under the desk. One thing I like about this is that the handle is longer than others, which makes it easier for my husband to use. The bungees are long enough to actually be functional! Bonus!All in all - I would recommend this product to anyone who has a lighter, smaller suitcase or laptop - it is an absolute must unless you want to make one arm longer than the other lugging it (the laptop) around town!
The slingshot 200 provides easy access to the camera with good storage space for lenses and other items.
If you travel a lot, or just want quick easy printing from your laptop then this printer is for you. I love the MW-120, it has saved me a lot of time, and is super fast for it's size.I like the fact that you can change the paper type and size in the tray. It is also very quiet.
We purchased this in an attempt to weed out which appliances are causing our electric bill to rise. It takes a little practice and some time interpreting the instruction manual, but it is worth it to see exactly what each item is costing on an hourly, daily, weekly, etc. basis. I would have given it 5 stars except for the fact that it can be very inconvenient to plug things into it. The prongs on the back are positioned in such a way as to take up the entire outlet cover, so anything else plugged in has to be removed first. This would be many times more user friendly if it had a short section of cord on the back so it could be plugged in and still positioned in such a way as to be more viewable too. You have to get down eye level with wherever it is plugged in to read its results because as soon as you unplug it the display goes blank.
Purchased through another retailer, the television arrived non-operational. TVs should be tested before shipped.
This is my quick review:1. Per usual, spent 2 weeks pouring over the specs, reviews and ratingsprior to purchase2. I have small children and need something durable and responsive.3. I'm a casual user...just a little more than a point and shoot queen.In July 05 I plunked down the money for this camera. I have no regrets...absolutely, positively LOVE IT! I have taken it everywhere, banged it around, dropped it, had my small children take photos with it.I brought home the Canon and Fuji in the same price range. Tried both andreturned both. High points for me are it's light weight, Image Stabization (a must with kids), rapid fire repeat photo ability, andeasy downloads.Would buy it again in a heartbeat!
it would have been fine, but kind of pricey and i ordered the white one and they sent silver tape, but i didnt have time to return and get a new one bc i needed it right away
If you make even the slightest mistake, as the previous reviewer said, you will have more air bubbles under the protector than you know what to do with. I too will likely throw mine away.
This product worked well at first then I started getting light ink all over the page...please call me Angel 954-687-2930....i would like an explanation!
Product was as described ( except capacity slightly larger - an added bonus). Works perfectly. Very happy with the product.
I've had this Hard Drive for a year now, and I've never had any problems with it at all. I just use it as extra storage space in addition to my computer's internal HD. Plugs in via USB, very simple to use. I noticed other reviews complaining about the temperature of it; I've never had a problem with that. It's been behind my desk on the floor in a relativley contained and unventilated space and the case never gets hot at all. I'd definetly recommend this item or any Seagate drive.Edit: I'm posting this in August 2008, nearly four years after I got this drive. It's still working perfectly. This thing is truly a great product.
I received this 1GB drive for Christmas. I really wanted it because I update data all the time and didn't want to have to save it on every computer I use. After two weeks it just stopped working. The case got very warm and now my computer doesn't recognize it and says it has malfunctioned. I'm really not a happy camper, but it gets a 3 because I liked it while it was working. I hope the company can recover my data.**EDIT**I just wanted to add that it is now Feb. 6 and I still have not received my replacement. I have not been able to contact someone by phone who would help me. I keep getting sent to someone's voice mail and he never calls me back.
The Shure headphones are probably the best price to value ratio of any headphone. But when you order replacement sleeves unless you are a child or have tiny ears, order the mediums. I ordered the small and needed to order the medium at a later date because they kept on falling out of my ears and the seal on the ear canal is not as tight so the sound is not as vibrant. So be careful.
I've been using this DVD player as my main CD and DVD player for my house and it sounds great with both. I've had no problems with DVDs freezing up or CDs for that matter. The optical output is also a nice feature.
This battery doesnt work any more, becouse my phone dead, Im looking for better battery's.
Great looking product at a fantastic price... but, sound quality is just 'ok', and, when in 'CD' mode, it has an annoying hum if nothing is playing or if the volume is low. Also - my 19 month old son was able to snap the antenna off in a matter of seconds... you get what you pay for! I am extremely disappointed & will not be buying another Coby anytime soon!
To see if noise cancelling headphones really work, I and my friend purchased 4 sets of headphones including the Bose Quiet Comfort 3 and bring them on a flight for a reality test. This pair of Sharper Image headphone cancel only a small portion of ambiance noise while the bigger brothers worked fairly well. No wonder it is on sale.Don't waste your money. Get a pair of Sennheiser, or even better, the Bose. I was surprised a company like Sharper Image which usually has good product totally flopped on this product.
I have had my i860 for about 5 years. ... it's still going! .. until today! (it may be the printhead - I will see - just got done washing it in amonia and water as suggested.). However, I have to praise this machine for it's five years. I am a photo buff and it has SERVED me well. Many school papers for the 3 kids including full 8 x 10 pics. I printed over 500 various obits for my mother' funeral, another 300 back and front full color large pics included wedding programs, and another 200 graduation invitations. WOW! - if it's feelin' "down" today - I don't blame it - it has served me well! :)
I purchased this years ago at a steal, still using them. Have since bought more and LOVE them.Great product. You cannot beat the $ through Amazon.
plug it in and it works wellI dont have to uses my laptop all the timejust plug in the keyboard and type awayshould have got this a long time ago
This lens is good enough on my Canon rebel XT. And tested when I'm on the trail hiking. I found no problem so far.Now I'm gonna upgrade camera body with higher pixel. I hope it will be better in deeper Zoomming digitally.
I did not purchase this TV from Amazon, I purchased it instead at my local electronics store. I was limited on options because this is the only 30" Widescreen HDTV that would fit into our entertainment center. I think the picture overall is very amazing when viewing channels in HD. I agree that the movie mode can be a little dark so I typically watch everything with the sports settings. I had to read my owners manual to learn that the reason the picture appeared to be slanted was because if the earth's magnetic pull. After using the image tilt adjustment I seem to have fixed this problem. I think the picture quality looks far superior to the other HD pictures I saw in the store when I made my purchase. Overall I think it was a good deal in the interim until prices on the plasma and LCD's comes down.
I owned the original PalmPilot (made when they bore the UsRobotics logo), and was very sad when Old Faithful took a dive onto a subway platform and ceased to be. I don't need wireless internet; I don't need 4 gigabytes of RAM; I don't need a Molybdenum case; I just need phone numbers. So, I bought the m100.It behaves like a Palm device, and for that reason earns its stars. I love the Graffiti handwriting system--like most of my friends, I was able to learn it quickly--and I find the address book indispensible. But the m100 suffers from a few inexcusable design flaws.First, and most damnable, they put the stylus in the back. It used to be in the right-rear corner. This may sound like nothing, but believe me, it's the difference between easy reach and frustrated fumbling. They also replaced a ridged stylus top (easy to grasp with the nails or even the flesh of the thumb) with a perfectly smooth and rounded ABS plastic tip, forcing you to hunt for the single notch.The screen is *much* smaller than the one on my older model. Enough said.Not only is the screen smaller, but the Graffiti writing area is significantly smaller. I'd say it's too small. Also, the numeric-recognition area has several times spit out a letter rather than the intended number, something that never, ever happened on my old model.The power button is not distinctively colored, is cheaply constructed, and provides a very poor feel.The supplied HotSync cable is nowhere near as elegant or easy to use as the old cradle. The plug is shaped so that the most natural way to grasp it to remove it from the m100 results in your inadvertantly pressing the HotSync button, causing an abortive HotSync while the cable is on its way out of the machine. I see you can buy a cradle...; I may do so.I think Palm has begun to tread the same path followed by Apple, on which usability testing is scorned in favor of seemingly stylish design. Shame on them.
As I relocated from Europe to the US I own DVD's from both regions. The DVD player works to my full satisfaction. It plays even PAL version DVDs on my NTSC TV which means there is a converter inside. You can't beat that for the 80 bucks (incl shipping). THe unit arrived in excellent condition and my worries that such a device might get beaten-up on the way were baseless. OK, I was not shopping for a high-end DVD, as you can already tell by the price. But it works well for me. It's sometimes a bit slow though to recognize the disc, probably because of the region coding thing or so, and that's the reason why it does not get 5 stars.I just saw some negative ratings here and cannot confirm those. The remote works just fine, it has an clean design and is very handy. I don't have to point it to the player and it takes every single button press... The other issues, hang-ups, etc. don't shown up on my device either.
A wonderful and affordable housing to take your camera places you normally can't! I took my Canon S80 down to 110 feet and got wonderful photos! My only advice to scuba divers is to buy an external strobe and bracket. The flash on a point-and-shoot camera is not powerful enough to give you the colorful photos you really want.
Used the CD to install/setup. I had absolutely no problem. I was prepared to have a major issue, after reading some of the reviews. So far (3 weeks), so good!
I bought the Zune about a 1 1/2 ago. I have had non-stop issues with this thing. I had it repaired already twice. The support sucks, or even if you want to say support. There music selection to buy in their marketplace is a joke. I literally have had non-stop problems with this thing. I got it cause i did not want to sell-out to the Apple take-over of every product on the plant. But it seems I'm going to have to get an i-pod cause this thing is better used as a paperweight.Do yourself a favor and do not buy any Zune product. You will save yourself a lot of headache and money!!!!!
I really like this mouse it works great. I love that it lights up to let me know its working properly. It was at an affordable price thanks toamazon!... feel confident in buying this product!
When I ordered my Canon xti two months ago I almost sent the camera back. For me the camera body is just too small and I find it way too cramped for my hands. After reading the reviews on this battery pack I ordered it and the difference in how the camera feels in my hands and balances with larger lenses is night and day. This is absolutely the best accessory purchase I've made for my Canon.The grip fits the camera very well. It has a good quality built. I had my camera in at the shop recently trying a new lens and for grins had the clerk pull out the actual Canon battery pack. They are identical in form, controls and function. The Canon had a slightly different feel to the material at the bottom of the grip, but the difference is negligible. The Canon is certainly not worth double the price. Just buy it you won't regret it
very nice design. It feels great in your hand and is easy to use. The software is a little over-done, but the ability to control so many devices with macros is great!
This item arrived on time. We have had two pairs for about a month or so now. They are working great. If you have little ears or sensitive ears they may be a tight fit. Me and my older daughter use them fine. But my younger daugther deals with allergies and congestion and seems to be more sensitive in the ear so I gave her a softer pair of coby ear buds that I had. The quality is fine. I thought they seemed flimsy when we recieved them but they have held up to our rough handling. I am very pleased with this and will purchase more as needed.
This is probably the best earbuds that I have ever experience, I would really rate this 4 1/2. The bass is really good for an earbud, the mid-highs slightly sharper than what you would expect from a really good headphone. This buds are really great comparable to mid to high end phones for it's price and design.Two things...You will find faults in your mp3 files because of it's clarityand be sure that you really connect your extension cord with the the main buds, you will only hear the right ear bud after they are really connected together (you won't see the mini-plug of the other it sinks into the hole of the extension cord). It feels that you can't push it in but it will eventually sink into extesion cord and now have fun with them!
I am not sure about all the "positive" reviews on this camera. Maybe it is the particular one I have got, but I do see some very negative reviews. I grew up in a photo studio and know enough about cameras. Only ~1 out of 3 pictures I took with this camera turned out reasonably good. Majority of the pictures were blurry and grainy, sometimes even in well-lighted settings. Overall quality of the pictures are not nearly as good as my ancient Canon G2 (3 or 4 MP? I bought it 8 years ago, unfortunately battery died 2 years ago). What a waste of many cozy moments! I have decided to trash this piece of junk and get a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, which I hope will work better. Don't think I can return my Sony to Office Depot since I bought it 9 months ago.
This is a must if you have and ipod video and a kenwood dvd reciever, do not hesitate
My wife and I have owned several and have given them as gifts to children and grand children. They are easy to use and cheap to operate, as they only have one cartridge. They do a good job on greeting cards and other simple chores. Remanufactured cartridges are available at reasonable cost as are refills, which I don't particulrly recommend. You can installa black cartridge if you're printing mostly text, for example for students. Black cartridges are easy and cheap to refill.Highly praised entry level machine, very forgiving if you make a mistake ,and easy to get back on the track.
My 26" (square screen) Toshiba TV died, so I needed to score another one. As a professional, but with some disability and pretty much retired, I was elated to learn that an old friend of mine would help me with the cost of same. Although I have some electronics background, I came to see that I wasn't at all current on the new (HD/Flat Panel) technology, so I took a week to learn and to gaze at some sets at a big-name store (Frys, Burbank, Calif.).My conclusions? (Based on my experience in the store, speaking to a few friends and store associates, and poking around online):Plasma type--amazing picture quality, but radically pricey. LCD--Somewhat disappointng(picture just OK); AND, HD sets are a complete waste of money, unless you're gonna spring for HD cable/satellite or Blu-ray. I witnessed this first-hand: My neighbor has a real beauty of a Samsung 42" (not yet on the DirecTV HD upgrade, as they want $200 for the box upgrade). The picture quality is very much lackluster, in fact, inferior to what I enjoyed on my Toshiba (though he was out $800!). Huh? Talk about disappoining!!As I was not ready to spring for the HD upgrade, I poked around to see what might be available in a superior (if not outstanding) picture in an older, used set. My solution? This Sony model KV-32FS100.The Downside: Heftier than the Toshiba, and pretty massive in size (yikes!). It is pretty much a miracle my buddy and I did not end up with hernias and low back pain. I was able to recruit two of my neighbors on "this end" of the job, luckily.The Upside: This must've been the "top end" of television before the advent of the flat-panel sets. Incredible picture quality, better than any I've recently viewed, with the exception of the very pricey plasma models. Simply outstanding.If you have the room for it, and can spring for a couple hundred dollars (say via your local Craigslist), this is the way to go. Just be ready to hire a couple of friends, or count on borrowing the company forklift to transport this monster home. ;) It's gonna work for me, but it did take some rearranging of the furniture. This set is a champ!!Oh, though I plan to use my sound system, the internal sound system is pretty good, and features stereo and Dolby. Yesterday, I watched the American western classic "Cheyenne Autumn" and kept marveling at the natural vistas of sky, desert and buttes, and the general clarity of different scenes. As a strong film-fan, I feel like I've died and gone to heaven! This is like the Cadillac of "pre-HD" television. And, I still have a few bucks left in my bank account!
I purchased two of the arm bands; one for an existing Shuffle I purchased about 3 years ago and one I purchased with the bands. Try as I might, there is no way the Shuffle will fit onto the band clip. The newer generation iPod Shuffles are smaller than the earlier generation. Bottom line is unless you have a pretty old Shuffle, pass this one up.
I bought these earbuds about 6 months ago, and they broke already. Pretty useless for as much as they cost.
I had a unit that was bad on purchase. They replaced it, seemed ok until it froze and I to reset it. Guess what? There was no reset button in the reset hole! It cant be reset. This unit froze a couple of times when disconnecting it from USB port, even though no transfers were in progress. It timed out and worked fine, but when it had to be reset, no way!They want $40 to "fix" it. Its $25 for "diagnosis and handling" and $15 for "handling" just to get the RMA! A new one is $74. A new SANSA is also about $80. So why bother paying $40 to get a refurbished one?
The keyboard is extremely light. The plastic does feel cheap, but that doesn't bother me since that's probably why it weighs so little. I use Windows XP and it was totally plug and play, no drivers required.The track pad is fine. Not the best one I've used, but perfectly okay. I haven't experience the jumpiness that someone else described.The USB cable is ridiculously long, about six feet. I use my keyboard right next to my UMPC, so I actually only need a cable a fraction that length. Unfortunately, one end is permanently attached to the keyboard so it's not possible to swap it out with a shorter cable.The reason I'm only giving this keyboard four stars instead of five is that it's extremely noisy. Each keystroke makes a loud clicking sound, which is a real drag. I wish they'd made it like the keyboard on my MSI U100, which is almost silent. In fact, I am going to knock the rating down to three stars, because you really can't use the keyboard anywhere you have to be quiet in consideration of others, such as a library or even on a plane.When all is said and done, I am still glad I bought this keyboard. The integrated touchpad means I can use it on my lap, plus it's compact and light enough to tuck into my bag.
I was unable to find these outdated cartridges locally because my printer is old. Amazon had what I needed.
I don't think this case would stand up to the rigors of a professional toting a kit around, but for a hardcore enthusiast (and me!) it seems pretty good so far. The big wheels are quiet over sidewalks and don't even notices little bumps and cracks and whatnot.Pros:- holds a 17" laptop- sized for airline carry-on rules- divider arrangement quite customizable- can hold two bodies each with a (non huge) lens mounted and a pile of lenses and other stuff.- decently padded (i would not check this with my gear in it, though. No f-ing way.)- pull-behind handle is *quite* long and sturdy, so long-legged folk such as myself don't kick it while walking.- fairly light (I have had multiple non-photog specific carry-on bags that were heavier with less padding, less sturdy, etc)Cons:- expensive (worth the cost increase over the model 5552 for big wheels? I dunno.)- not easily adjusted to accessories (for instance, the shallow depth to keep it carry-on size doesn't allow a Speedlight to be placed standing up)- no spots for standard digital accessories (no CF pockets, no Battery pockets), only the six 4" square pockets on the underside of the 'lid'- no tripod loops (though I rigged something on one of the sides where the MAS stuff can attach with some strapping)
As yet, I am very pleased with the performance of the Panasonic Lumix. It takes very clear pictures and is easy to download. There are many settings I have not tried so far but am working my way there.
They sound fair (by NO means great) untill you get to just under half power on a 50wx4 kenwood head unit. Anything over about 20 watts has a lot of ratteling noise from in the speaker sounding like it's going to blow out, there is not much bass and everything out of it is distorted, not at all clear or sharp sounding. They sound a lot worse than stock speakers. I got these as cheap junk speakers to make a mobile unit ran off car batteries to take down the river... I will not even use them for that, I would rather listen to silence than the noise these things make. 100% waste of money and time.
We researched many GPS's and this one for the money seemed to be the one. We love it and it's just wonderful. The screen has great color and resolution...good size. We would highly recommend this TomTom.
Just got this as a X-mas gift for my wife and the CD player now can only play one song before it says there is no disk. I am returning it for another brand.
Bought this 2 years ago. Within the warranty period, the DVI port went out. I RMA'ed it, and received a new card. Again the DVI port failed, but this time it was out of the warranty window so I was out of luck. Tried to contact eVGA customer support to no avail. In brief, it worked fine for most purposes, and I seemed to have no problem with processing RAW images. But don't count on the DVI port to be around for long.
Does not work with any stereo. Destroyed computer's sound system when plugged in. Customer service phone number is disconnected with no information on new number (actually,a new number was given, but it was disconnected). This is a terrible product and should never have been sold! I can't imagine what the seller had in mind. I am hoping to receive a refund.Stephensteveina2@fuse.net
This bag is great for my camcorder it is the right size to carry all my accessories in there as well. It's not bulky it has the right amount of padding to keep my camcorder protected at all times. It's a great value for this price.
Recieved product as described and was priced a lot less than same product in stores.
I bought this to hold a Digital Rebel XT, three different lenses, and a variety of cables, memory, and attachments. My first impression is that it is much more spacious than I originally thought. It easily holds all of my gear with room to spare. There is ample padding between each of the compartments, as well as on top and bottom.Strangely enough I don't use this at all to travel. It sits in the studio room, unzipped on a shelf. I couldn't find anything else that gave me the spread out top-loading access along with the versatility, so the fact that it's meant to be mobile is just another bonus for me.
After owning an Olympus 460 Zoom and now the Olympus C3030, I would honestly say that the quality is pretty much the same. With both cameras, many indoor shots had be be &quot;doctored&quot; in Adobe Photoshop. Levels need to be adjusted and then the photos are just great. Outdoor shots are great. I did notice that battery life with the 3030 was considerably more than that of the 460. Rechargeable batteries are essential with any digital camera! I really like the &quot;movie with sound&quot; function of the 3030. Smart media reader buyers - beware if you have an AMD processor. After much research I have found that a Pentium processor is essential and your reader may not work with an AMD. Camera appearance very professional looking. For the true photographer, this camera is a must. For the amateur the 460 works quite nicely.
I got this pressure an year ago and it worked well for a couple of months. Then the screws on the handles became loose and when I tried to tighten them, the handle cracked a little. The cooker was not holding pressure in and it was taking a very long time to cook food. Finally went and got an electric pressure cooker without the rubber washers.
I wanted a new tv for my room and picked up this one because of the av hookups, the brand and the price. It also looked pretty cool too. The child lock on the front should be on ALL tvs. The commerical skip buttons is cool too.
The cable worked as it should with no problems for additional range of camera placement, all good.
What a great upgrade. I replaced the drive in my Dell Inspiron 8500, and it runs noticably faster. The great unexpected feature is that this drive runs Cooler and Quieter. This drive does not come with any software, so please keep this in mind if you are replacing your boot hard drive.
I bought this camera the day after Thanksgiving in 2006, and have loved everything about it (no worse on batteries than any other digital camera I have used). I have taken it around the world, and have not once had a problem. It holds over 1900 photos with a 2 gig card, and downloading to the computer or printer is a breeze. If you are looking for a good camera at 6 mega pixels, you can not go wrong with the HP 525.
Hi, I just bought this Panasonic Lumix camera, its excellent, perfect picture cuality for a low price, I used to have a Kodak with a 10X zoom lens, which I bought about three years ago and paid twice as much as I did for this camera and the Lumix just out perfoms that camera in every shot and out performs it in funcionality, I use it everyday because I work as a realtor in the Dominican Republic, having to take pictures in very bright days or very cloudy days, and still picture cuality is always excellent and very detailled.I only have one regret and that is the cuality of the materials on this camera, the plastic is noy very resistent and I have to keep it stored because it gets scratched very easily. Althought for the price I think that I should have known that everything was not going to be better than my old camera.
I decided to get the carbon after seeing the price here on amazon.com, only $169. The price is what sold me. I was originally going to get the 6gig Ipod mini, but for 100 dollars less and only one less gig, i found this deal unresistable. I got my rio a few days ago in the mail, already filled it up with about 3.5 gigs of music from my cds, and so far so good. However, there are a few things i wish rio could have done to make it better. The case just sucks, you can't access the controls while the rio is in the case, you have to take it out, which can be a pain in the ass cause the case is such a tight fit. Also there is no hold button on the outside, which, if you put the rio in your pocket without the case turns out to be a pain. Additional worries about the Rio are that it just isnt reliable. Although i have had no problems, the stuff i have read in the reviews here is kind of scary,so i am trying to be extra careful with mine. Other that that the rio has turned out to be awesome, good music quality, everything one could want from a digital music player, but who knows if my opinon will change after a few more months of using it.
I will keep it short. I never wanted to be one of "those guys" carrying an ipod at the airport (you know who you are). When the 8 gig nano came out I took the leap. I have yet to find a good armband (the one I have does the trick, but not perfectly). All in, this has been a great little product for working out, driving with, and for use on the plane. If you want one, get one!
This does handle the high wattage needs of my new ThinkPad well and it's great to have only one unit to carry. I do just wish it was lighter - this thing is substantial and weighs quite a bit more than a regular AC adapter.
I own a cybershot 4.0 and had been waiting to purchase a smaller, more compact Sony camera, but wanted it to be approx. twice the resolution, so decided to buy the DSCT-10, in hopes it would be smaller camera, with bigger screen and faster at getting those quick pics, as many of the newer cameras are now. Well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad. The resolution in prints is excellent, the screen is large and quite nice and with the shake resistant circuitry I don't miss the viewfinder, as I thought I might. The smaller size with built in lense cover/on-off slider switch is nice, and this camera does shoot a little quicker than my 4.0, but not as quick as the larger Cybershots and cameras from other makers. Having said that, I am still happy with purchase.
Unless you want an AM/FM tuner or MP3 capabilities, this is as goo as it gets. The 40 (I thought it was 45) second skip protection is perfect. It is perfect for jogging, since the anti-skip actually seems to rid it of skipping at all. The car kit allows you to hook your CD player to you cars audio system via casette rack, enabling you to save on the new car you may be buying. Also includes car power adaptor.
Although the specs say 533MHz FSB, the 3.0 MHz P4 that HP dropped under the hood is the Hyper-Threading enabled 800 Mhz FSB variant on 90 nm process technology! Intel's Frequency ID Utility proves it. Also, the Mobile Radeon 9000 uses 128MB, double the 64MB advertised. All in all, this mid-priced desktop replacement notebook is a real winner! If you want a multi-tasking powerhouse, get one of these wide-screen beauties! Thanks HP! (from a BIG kid!)
it' not fit to my laptopso i didn't use it.
i have been using this case for my iPod for about 2 years now. they do work but they do not last long. i have to buy a new one about every 4 months or so. but to be fair, i use this for work, i am a chainsaw carver and the case gets put in & out of my pocket a lot, but i do not abuse it in any way. i feel a product such as this should be able to hold up to that sort of use. also i feel that $20.00 is a lot to pay for this case as it does not last long. the seams come apart with everyday use over a short time period. but it is water proof, & it keeps the dust out.
The product was purchased for use in a WinXP computer, and unfortunately it doesn't work. I am saving it for use in an older machine when the need arises.
great response received my order in no time at all fast,fast,fast products where great worked like a charm i will buy again from crazy digital very happy with there product and response time.
I received a new, genuine Casio Exlim replacement battery as advertised and in a tinely manner. The battery fit properly and as of now is working properly. I have read many complaints about the longevity but that remains to be seen. The original one that came with the camera only lasted 1 year.
I have not even turned it on yet and I am already disapointed. I bought this unit to mount it on the headrest so my son could watch videos on an upcoming (long) road trip. The only way to mount it is to put it in the pleather sleave and attach that to the headrest. Once it is in there, you cannot change DVD's without taking it all the way out. It is pretty much useless to me.
It is a very good product. I can see most tv channel available in my area where is 25-35 mile away from tv stations. So I am very happy about it's performance.
I bought my two cases when Case Logic still used the white sleeves, so keep in mind that my opinions on the sleeves may not apply with the black sleeves. Anyways, like another reviewer has already said, these are awesome for me because I am a dance teacher. I have to bring a ton of CDs each day with me to class, because I get tired of some of them or I have multiple style classes on the same day. Well, I bring these two faithfully with me to class every day. They work very well! The slots don't stick to the CDs, the CDs don't get scratched, etc. They are lightweight, which is another bonus. And the pages are very easy to flip quickly, which is useful when you are looking for that one CD you need. I also have a really big case that holds 120, and some smaller ones that hold 12 or 24, but those are really inconvenient sizes. This is really the perfect size. I'd recommend this to anyone who has a lot of CDs. It's worth it.
For $1000 you can get much, much better sound. Heck, you can get something better for $200. Poor quality construction, boomy, dull sound with no real highs and one-note bass. Might sound good if you've never heard anything else, but really, a lousy, overpriced hunk of junk. There's a reason that the Bose display in most brick-and-mortar stores is separated from the rest of the other companies - Bose insists on that, so that people can't make an honest comparison with other products. They know that if people get to hear other systems, they'd never buy the Bose product.Bose represents the triumph of marketing over engineering and construction quality. Don't waste your money.Former Bose owner....
I recieved the 2GB iPod nano for Christmas from my dad. The day I got it, I was extremely excited. The nano is very small and the sound quality is amazing. I still haven't figured out exactly how to put photos on, because the instructions that come with the nano are not detailed, and basically tell you to follow the directions that come up when you put in the cd, no mention of pictures. So, the website helps a lot. On the down side, the iPod scratches EXTREMELY easily, but what would you expect, so do the other iPods. So a must buy to go along with the nano is a case. ( Mine STILL hasn't arrived!) But the cases look good, as well. Overall I give the nano 4 stars.
It arrived with no dead pixels, the screen is just stunning. It was so bright that I had to tone down the brightness. Compared to the 14.1" screen on my Dell laptop, there it was just so unbelievable. Now the laptop is going on ebay.The "Function" and "Select" buttons are located on the stand and is beautiful, this is the first LCD that I've seen that incorporates the Ipod touchpad style fuction and select buttons that light up blue. The large "NEC" logo also lights up blue which is amazing. It has a thin bezel so those who want dual LCD's can use it. The speakers on this however was pointless but since most people don't even use speakers on LCD's, I didn't think it would matter. The most amazing this is how clear and precise this screen is, I have it hooked up through DVI and its just beautiful. Gaming is great too (because of the 16ms response time), no ghosting in UT2004, Max Payne 2 and Wolfenstein. I'm planning to buy another one for dual DVI displaying.What can I say, DVI and 16ms response time and the "NEC" brand really did it for me.
Helped pulling in the channels I could not get with a non-directional outdoor antenna. I'm 45 Mi away from the transmitters and get perfect picture with use of an antenna amplifier.
I use these in an office environment for patch cables. Nothing fails more than a homemade network cable, so this fit the bill just perfectly. Easy to jack in and unjack, easy to unravel, and the category 6 to match what we have in the walls. Completely satisfied with performance.
Light-weight and small size. Long battery life.
This hub is identical to one I bought a couple of years ago. I have only had this one a month, but so far it is working perfectly and I do plug in the hub power cords. The color is fine as I have a mixtureof colors in my office. The cord slot is useful to hold the hub's usb cord. I have a WD 250 gb drive and a wireless receiver for my Logitech mouse plugged into one; and a P Touch label printer, an Epson Scanner and an HP 9000 web cam plugged into the other one. So I have three open ports for anything else that needs a usb connection. I will usually have a couple of flash drives needing a port so I'm good to go and still have space left.
I was wondering what everyone was complaining about after several months of trouble free usage. Well, mine died too now.
We were not able to get cable to a room in our home and someone suggested this product. It was a very easy install and did exactly what we needed. The transmitter is in our bedroom and we put the receiver in a room about 20 feet away. The only trouble we have is that occassionally when the door is shut there is interference with the signal. Other than that we are very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone with a similar problem. We opted for the more expensive system because this 5.8 GHz is not the same frequency that so many other products in our home have so we don't have the interference problem when the phone rings or the microwave is on. It was worth the extra $25. We are so excited to have cable in this room now!
Hi I went from having to fosgate p312s with a 1000 watt TMA amp. Untill they blew up on me and I came accross these I have 2 of them in separete boxes about .6 cu ft each with a ma audio 700 watt amp pushing 350 watts rms to each. The amp gain is a 1/3 way up and the bass boost Is all the way down and same on the head unit they are already rattling my truck appart good quality the only problem i had with them is the terminals are cheap and strip out easy thats y its only 4 stars i would recomend this product to any1 looking for a cheap but yet good sound quality subwoofer just watch the terminals when installing.
This is a great player, and I got it for a great price. I bought mine at a local store, and paid much more for a 1GB. I bought this one on Amazon as a gift for a friend. It is great looking and in it's quality as well. Highly recommended, especially comming from someone who never even knew what an MP3 player was until recently!
First off, I will start by saying that this is a review of a very old model. Back when I got this (around the time it came out) it was a quality radio. However, given the advances in technology, you're far better off getting a new model. It will be more compact and have a much greater range. This is great for my purposes (few hundred meters max)Bottom line:PROS:Quality radioIntuitive to useCONS:Short range (compared to modern 2 way radios)Bulky
I've owned this product for over a year now with constant use of the batteries and charger. I use the batteries mainly with my wireless mouse and they've been a lifesaver for my wallet as I use my computer daily for hours on end. The best feature is the auto shut off on charging. That makes this a sealed deal for me on top of the savings of buying batteries. Of course I only charge it when I'm in the room but that added layer of security is an ease on the mind. I'll be buying these again in the future and I've recommended them to my family and friends.
Pro's:- Very small (size of baseball) makes easy to store (or hide after parking) & take on my trips. Screen size (some complain it's too small) + voice prompts is plenty good enough to follow the routes.- Transrelective screen can be seen in strong in daylight.- Reasonably accurate, large database of locations- Battery option very handy. I usually use with recharable batteries, and prefer the convenience of no chord.- After it locks on satellite, seems to be fairly sensitive. I can put the unit in pocket near the gearshift and it tracks no problem.Con's:- Takes 1-2 minutes to get satellite lock after first powering on. This is a annoying.- In Manhattan, had trouble maintaining lock (I assume due to tall buildings blocking signal). Not sure if other GPS units would do better though.- Uploading new maps to flash memory is bit slow. Takes 15-25 mins depending on size of upload. Can be addressed by using 1 or 2GB transflash (not available yet) which can store entire US.
I bouth this battery (Kodak MAX CRV3 Lithium) but only after I receveid it I noticed that it would not fit -- I had bought the wrong battery. So, I tried to get instructions on how to return it but could not find them anywhere.
The video quality is good, and the camera is easy to set up.* Works with just about all IM clients, and does not require Windows Live Messenger to do anything other than the automatic configuration wizard. The microphone is not so great; the integrated one in my Lenovo Thinkpad X61t works far better.Tip: The "Live Call" button can be disabled by deleting, moving, or renaming the "IcePick.exe" file in the program directory.*I have two computers: a custom-built desktop with Vista Ultimate 64-bit, and a Thinkpad X61t with Vista Business 32-bit. This camera would not work with 64-bit Vista, no matter how hard I tried. It works flawlessly with Vista 32-bit, though.
I just bought a Phaser solid ink printer. It smells like crayons. I will have to return it because everytime it goes on it aggravates my asthma. Do not buy this for a small office or one without constant ventilation.
The Altec Lansing ATP3 speaker system defies comprehension. First, it represents a tremendous value for the dollar. Secondly, the sound quality is commendable for speakers in this price range. A high level of musicality combining authoritative bass, smooth mid range and treble. The seperate bass and treble controls provided added flexibility in tailoring the sound to the listener's requirements. This system would score high against any system irrespective of price, hats off to Altec for pulling a rabbit out of the hat.
This item is simple and a joy to use with my 4 yr old granddaughter who loves the borders. Thank you for this outstanding product.
I will keep this short and to the point. The Iogear GBU311 installed easily on my Windows XP desktop system and has performed flawlessly since then. I use it to sync data to my cell phone/PDA as well as for wireless lan and haven't had a single problem. Coverage is good in both distance and quality. If you want Bluetooth that works and won't give you a problem, in my opinion this is the way to go. And no, I don't work for Iogear.
I've owned both the Creative Labs Jukebox (6 GB) and the TDK Mojo. Let me begin by saying that hard disk music players are the best if you have the money, but they are hard to navigate. Even with the best navigation software, if you own over 100 Albums like me, you will always have a hard time finding that one particular song. With Mp3-CD's, it is MUCH EASIER. Punk rock CDs are burned seperately from the Disco CD's, and it is so much easier to navigate that way.Sound Quality:A very important aspect. Personally, the Creative Nomad Jukebox was better sound wise. It also had the ability to record from it's inputs at up to 96Khz! I recorded a few live shows 'hot' from the jukebox, and it sounded great. Now, the TDK Mojo's sound quality was good, don't get me wrong. I just found the bass to cut itself short (Even with Sony Professional series hadphones) and the midrange to be somewhat tinny, but not annoying. Overall, the Nomad wins.Battery Life:Don't believe what anyone else tells you: If you play music at least 3 hours a day like I do with the TDK mojo, it will last over 4 days! Buy rechargeable battery's if you want, but i don't see a need yet. The Jukebox lasted 4 hours if you were lucky. This is not splitting hairs. Battery life makes as much of a difference as sound quality. The TDk Mojo wins, hands down.Looks:The TDK Mojo looks cool! It reminds me of the first CD players in the 80's: Hard looking, and metal button controls. The backlit display is gorgeous, but theres a little icon that looks like a VU meter... It is not a real VU meter. It just bobs up and down when music is playing. Also, the controls are spaced well, and you can navigate the Mojo in the dark.Pros:Cool features (Such as ID3 tag reading) set it apart from all other MP3 CD players.Great looksGood battery lifeMade by TDK! Heck, I dropped my Mojo at least 3 times on concrete. Didnt hurt a thing!Cons:I nearly destroyed my headphone jack. IT IS VERY FRAGILE. That is a very serious design flaw in my opinion.Sub par sound quality. Don't expect the Audigy experience from this player, ok?Unusually low Signal to noise ratio. The "hiss" in the background. Don't worry, it's not as bad as tape.Laser is not accurate, has trouble reading CD's, especially Audio CDs.So all in all, you get what you pay for. I believe the TDK Mojo is still a bargain, but if you have money lying around get yourself the Nomad Jukebox 3. It's coming out in a little bit, with firewire, USB, and 20 GB...
This is my first DVD player that I bought, and I was initially very happy with it....great price, great sound, great picture quality.Then about 3 1/2 months after I received it, it stopped playing discs. I took it to an authorized Toshiba service center in late October, and after a few weeks found out the broken part was on backorder until Late November (suggesting that this is a flaw not unique to my machine). I still haven't gotten it back.... Furthermore, although the parts are covered by warranty, labor is not. A little ridiculous to pay for service to a machine that is not even half a year old.My recommendation-don't buy as many people are having problems with it (look through other reviews) due to both shoddy equiptment and a dismal warranty.
And much less expensive than anything you can purchase at Best Buy or Radio Shack.
Be careful, I wasn't...thought this was an excellent deal, and with free shipping is a decent deal instead. The customer image above shows all six inks, there is NO black ink. The product itself is of course excellent, real Epson ink in an Epson R260....excellent. But figure in buying black...
A great SD Card. I needed it for several devices which use a 1GB SD card.They do not have the capacity of the larger GB cards but some of the older style careras will not properly work with anything larger than 1 GB.
Just use DVArchive to get the file from your ReplayTV. Then burn to a CD or DVD. No coverting needed. Plays it just fine. Awsome!
Pluses:Great Sound, great battery life, voice recording is clear, storing music to it is as easy as drag and drop - you do not need the software that came with it.Minuses:I accidentally dropped mine less than 3 feet from the floor (imagine coat pocket to floor distance) with its protective casing on - and now the battery cover does not snap back into place. Also FM reception is very poor - there is no reception even on the 2nd floor of a 3-story building.
Use this to work with my verizon fios remote in an adjacent room behind my television. I was a little skeptical at first even with all the positive reviews but this thing just simply works. I've only had it for about a week so I don't really know how long it will last but I plan on utilizing this for a long time! Dont have enough components to share its effectiveness across multiple components but based on the reviews listed here it still works great. Just make sure you plug the transmitter into the battery casing the right way! ESSENTIAL for anyone who has components running from other rooms to their TV.
Fast access, very few bad sectors when formated. It's been running well for 3 months now (not long, I know) but it is very stable. Note - does not come with cables or mounting kit.
latch on door breaks very easily and cost to fix is [money] had to take 2 back and 3rd one had to pay the cost plus shipping. Pictures are excellent but would not buy again. Feel like it is poor quality..
Bought two, in spite of the rampant power switch problem comments here.Both worked ~1week/1 bbq session. Both units using a single transmitter in 'stereo' mode. The next usage one speaker stopped turning on. It didn't take any jarring or abuse to stop functioning... Appears to just be a product of using the power switch. Oh, and the power switch is always off, unless you push to turn it explicitly 'on'. So there's no trying to control it's state using the power cord -- the option I thought I'd try pre-order, based on the known-issues with these.I've considered tearing the broken one apart and trying to bypass the switch and splice in a volume potentiometer, as I'm pretty sure everything except the wacky hybrid power/volume switch itself is fine.The remaining speaker works fine. Range wasn't bad either: I could get a signal from the transmitter in my living room to roughly 25yds away in my detached garage, next to my smoker. Not to mention there aren't many good options in this niche (I looked before I leaped). When it works, it works, so it picks up a couple of stars in spite of the issues, due to lack of alternatives.Yes it includes a charger, nice touch. But six c-cell rechargables ran $60+ last I checked. You really have to want to have this unit completely wireless to drop that kind of change on a $50 speaker -- esp. one with this type of failure rate.This unit would probably be fine, if AR would throw out the fancy hybrid switch and put in a couple of simple dedicated-function controls.
I recieved exactly what I expected. The product works well and suits the need for which it was purchased. It did arrive slightly damaged but nothing a pliers and little paint couldn't fix.
I am now on the fourth one in about three years. When it works, it is great, but after several months the connection where the cable and plug join goes bad. At first the sound cuts in and out as you move the cable around, but eventually the internal connection goes bad and the unit stops working entirely. I keep buying them, because they work great for several months, but I am getting tired of spending $20 every eight to twelve months. Perhaps they can come up with a better cable system which is a lot more durable.
The very reason I bought this (two port) and only one worked. I tried it over and over again (as if you do not believe it) it just did not work for me.
I have used the TMP-2 in the train as part of my home digital audio workstation recording set up as a way of using a tube preamp to warm up the signal which tends to become a bit cold with when recording in digital. The TMP-2 has fullfilled every expectation and has a warm natural sound I like. Well worth the money and I just ordered a second unit.
There is no other way to put it. All Visioneers are garbage. Purchased my 2nd one (after first one died for no reason after a year) and have experienced many problems. Lately it won't let me scan anything because of an error saying to "unlock your scanner". There is no Freakin lock on the darn thing!!! After contacting the company many many times (btw - there customer service sucks! - No telephone number, unless u pay $2 per minute, just a computer-generated machine that unsuccessfully helps you called SARA). I finally put a claim in through the Better Busines Beaureau, there response was that they couldn't send me a new scanner cause it was after 1 year of my purchase, but they would be so kind enough as to let me purchase a new one and give me 25% off of their price (which was probably an elevated price). I told them to kiss off! Anyway - please don't buy this product or any Visioneer product - they Suck!
PROS: It was what I expected. Original consumables from HP. ease of installation. good printing quality so far.CONS: kind of empty cartridge. lets wait till when they last.
Great price for my Canon 850 is camera! That is if it's compatible to yours too! I love the size of this SD! Make sure to double check the incompatibilities. Enjoy this SD!
It's a memory card. It works fine. It came free with the camera. What else needs to be said.
I bought this to go in the video light I bought for my video camera. It popped right in and holds a charge for quite a while. Worth the money!
When I used the film, the photos were so cloudy, the objects were hard to discern. I suppose if they had mentioned that it was 7 years expired, they would never have sold it, but then THAT'S THE POINT!!!! YOU SHOULDN'T SELL PRODUCTS THAT YOU KNOW ARE FAULTY!!! SHAME ON YOU.
Heads up: the user manual (at least the online downloadable version) lies. To enter a program with an mp3 cd, don't use &lt; and > to select a folder, the unit won't respond. Use &lt;&lt; and >> to select a folder, press p to confirm the folder, use &lt;&lt; and >> again to select a track, press p to confirm, then the unit will advance to the next empty slot.
Great joystick. Well built and easy to use. Only used on WinXP Home. Works great with some very old games that I played 20 years ago.
My star rating relates to the category these are in - inexpensive.These are very cheap - but have decent sound quality. My use is simply to have headphones without a cord while sitting at my computer. The short infrared range works fine for this. The sound quality is very good, all things considered. The downside is that they "clamp" on my head - the plastic headband doesn't allow for any adjustment like a metal one would. They do have a sub-headband which makes for a bit more comfort. Unfortunately the formerly pliable (soft) plastic has become quite stiff. Other than that, they are great.Update: I am on my 2nd set, Radio Shack had a sale on them just about the same time the transmitting unit quit on my first pair. It started to get a little intermittent and then conked out (whatever drives the infrared LEDs broke). I should point out that the thing was on 24/7 either in use or charging the headphones, so I can't complain much. I'm thinking of getting another set to put aside against future failures before they discontinue them! It's May 2005 and I still use them every day and love them.Update 4/06 - my "great value" applies to the price point of $20-30 when you can find it. I did get another set, and they are working a year later.Update as of 1/07 - all of them are dead, the infrared transmitter is the culprit. In each case, the dim red glow of the transmitting LEDs went dark. A new pair for $20 would be worthwhile, but nothing more than that as the all seem to die the same way - after about 20 bucks' worth of use! It was a good run...
This product was extremely easy to install. However, I am experiencing some minor problems with reception, but this may be due to the fact that I have quite a few "wireless" items in my household that may interefere with reception and not the fault of the problem in and of itself. All in all, I like the product and think it was worth what I paid for it.
I love iPods. The 160GB turned out to have issues that my older 60GB didn't. First is it is much slower. Second is that twice now it has lost my place on an Audio book.On the positive side I like the menu system better and I have become addicted to Vortex (game).I had a 5th gen and the hard disk quit after 3 years of constant use.Overall I would buy it again but I wish it was a little faster in navigation.
Great quality for the price. I bought 4 pair so I could always find some and not worry too much about losing.
This battery lasts about 5 days after being in the charger for one day. The battery that came with the Uniden, the BT 905 would last for 3 days or so, that is without being placed back in the cradle. I am very happy with this purchase.
Just began taking pictures with my Minolta Maxxum 5, which came with a lens up to 90mm. That was great but I wanted more. Since I like taking nature pictures, and portraits, I needed a macro lens. This one fit the bill. I highly recommend it to anyone. With the lens that came with the camera, and this Sigma lens, I will be set for a long time. It is also very easy to use in both Automatic Focus or Manual, and it's not heavy or cumbersome to carry.Great buy!!!
I have been a graphic designer (printed media) for over 17 years. My very first hard drive was a whopping 20mb and I thought it was huge! Over the years I have purchased and used many different storage hard drives (internal, external and removable). This hard drive has been dependable, recovers if my computer crashes (not often) due to power/weather problems. I purchased this drive as my previous 500gb hard drive (a different brand) crashed and had to be reformatted. Fortunately I had only started using it as a backup and not much was lost. I have had ZERO problems with this Western drive and I like the fact that it powers up and down with my Mac. I am thinking of buying another one soon. I recommend it to anyone who needs lots of storage space.
I bought these banana plug for the price and well-known brand from Belkin.I found these plug are really easy to install, in fact it only took a couple minute to do this. Banana plug itself are much better than regular connection, plus these plug are 24 carat gold plated....nice.Just one thing to warn you. The package comes with allen wrench with special hexagonal head. It was really tiny, I did not see it when I opened the package and luckily, I found it stuck to the manual paper (maybe that's the original place). Make sure you don't lose this since I've checked my tool box and none fit these plug.Overall, these are very high quality banana plug with good price.
The kit includes some very well made multifilament sleeving and decent quality shrink tubing. Don't expect to unisleeve your system with this kit, there isn't even close to being enough. There is enough sleeving in the kit to do all of your visible power supply cables, plus a few fans or other things.
This is the best Discman ive boughten ever. It never skips unless u throw it on the floor repeededly for about a minute. The headphone are nice, but i never keep headphones that come with the player. the Radio is a very nive feature. I hope this made your mind up.BUY IT, IT IS THE BEST FOR THIS COST!!
The nano is an irreplaceable Ipod. Its price is close to the much fancier video Ipod, but for my use (running, jogging, biking) there is nothing better. That is why I got one and it lived to all its expectations.The only thing I miss is a more elaborate user's guide or manual. I guess all the information I might need is available somewhere, I just need to find where to get it...it would just be easier if already came with the Ipod.
Mounted this filter on a Canon 50mm F1.8 lens. On semi-strong light sources, it has significant flare. Removed filter, flare went away. Looking for a higher quality 52mm UV filter now. Can't recommend this filter due to flare. Check the pictures for this product to see flare and no flare example (Tiffen UV filter removed from lens).
I Don't like this item for the reason's because One { 1 } it is Nothing like what it is in the discription. Two { 2 } The Liquid Crystal Display is ALMOST Non Exsisant, and Thirdley { 3rdly } The Volume of the Voice Activation for when the telephone rings is so Low / Soft, that one can bareley Hear It.In my own Opinion, it's NOT, NOT Worth the Expense for this OR Anything else that Doesn't Work the way it is supposed to!
Without a doubt, the weakest point of any personal audio player purchase is the headphones. It's been that way since the invention of the Walkman. One would think that surely the genius designers of Apple's iPod would choose a headphone whose sound quality complimented the superior design of their innovation, but alas, they skimp like everyone else. Enter the Sony MDR-EX71SL headphones. If you're used to the crappy headphones that are included with whatever portable audio device you own, THESE WILL BLOW YOU AWAY! The silicone earpieces form a custom fit to your ear canal and come in 3 different sizes (included), and allow a sort of a vacuum to be formed..trapping the air in your ears, resulting in impressive, unexpected bass response. Add to that sharp mids and highs, and you've got a wonderful total package. I am a Sony Pictures employee, and paid a little more than $26 for mine (list price was $50 at the time). The Amazon price is just a tad more than what I'd pay at work. Before I forget, there is one characteristic of the EX71's that is sometimes a disadvantage. These headphones block out almost ALL outside noise. It's hard to hear people talking to you with these phones in even with the music off..it's impossible to hear anything other than your tunes with music on. Wonderful if you intend to immerse yourself in what you're listening to. Not so wonderful if you're concerned about people sneaking up on you LOL. These are great headphones at a great price...which I'm guessing is available to the public due to the fact that the updated model will be available soon -- the only difference is the color has been changed to a light grey color (to be more attractive to iPod owners, no doubt). If you're still skeptical, the Amazon price should make these popular gift items. Let the person you buy these for convince you to order a pair for yourself!! Happy Listening!
If you are planing to buy for lss range to watch birds or something else this is better I am happy with this.
This product is not fancy or technical, but it looks like it will work perfectly to protect my camera (I have not had a need to use it yet).
Recieved as stated. The Mio came with Ulead video Studio 2, and Mio mapping program. Could not install the ulead program onto my HP desktop, requested tech support, which I belive is from MIO, they tried their best, got it installed, converted some movies and copied them to my MIO, worked great. A few days go by, reopened ulead studio 2, no work, went to Ulead tech support, not to good, they stated to upgade my video driver, it was current. Downloaded studio 10 plus trial, it worked, including fixing stuido 2, will end up buying studio 10, as MIO tech support states only mpeg 4 - divx 3 or 5.1.1 works. Music works while in GPS, the favorites and turns will come on during tracking while music is playing. Wish it will tell you the street name when turning, will tell you when to turn. Traffic manager worked in Vegas. Great lock on to satellites, small enough to carry around. Bluetooth features are great. Music plays during photo slideshow. Hope that MIO adds some external devices to it. Wish it changed to nightmode on auto, and return to the last song played after off-on, GPS does. overall great device, they need to fix the ulead studio program issue, and or an upgrade feature.
This drive shows how far we've come. I had one of the original Sony DVD burners (the first to burn both -R and +R). It cost me over $200 and took over a half-hour to make a disc (and no dual layer). This unit was less than $50 and is reliably burning discs in around 10 minutes.The only challenge with the installation is that the drawer cover on the default face plate is wider than the opening on my PC. (Ironically, the PC in which I was installing this drive was a Sony Vaio!) As it was, the replacement plate uses a smaller drawer cover which allowed the drive to open unhindered when installed in the machine.Including the face plate swapping, the entire install took less than a half-hour.I have not installed the accompanying software because it was recognized by my pre-existing copy of Nero. But I am glad that it came with it's own copy of Nero for those who need it.
This is exactly what I wanted and its cheap! What more could you want? It does everything it says it'll do and the angle is perfect.
I really wanted this to be a good product.Install was great.After six months the alarm broke and they sent me another one a month or so later. Install again was a pain in the butt bc I was riding to work at the time of year and put the bike back together while I was waiting for a new one.The remote that pages you runs out of batteries after a couple weeks so if you have it sitting in your house while you sleep and you have the cheaper key chain remote on your keys then you have to check the battery level every night before bed. I would suggest a plug in receiver option for your house that does not run out of batteries. It worked fine through a brick house.Alarm is loud, level/movement switch works.It did not come with the keyring option on the paging remote like the picture, so you have to carry it separately off of your keys; thus the need for a cheaper remote on your keys as mentioned above. The lady said it was because the remotes were breaking easily on a key chain dangling around so they changed it; sounds like poor quality to me.I used one of my i-phone screen protectors to cut out a screen protector for itThe pager and or remotes and alarm need to be reset sporadically when it fails or something goes wrong with it. Believe me I have spent time talking with some guy (Jim or Bill) on how to trouble shoot. Lets say your battery dies bc the alarm stayed on all day, or the alarm ran your battery dead after a week or two, you have to reset all the remotes and stuff.Finally I installed a rocker switch with a relay (to prevent switch burn-out) so I could reset the alarm without taking off my seat and stuff to get to the alarm to unplug it and plug it back in. You need a maintainer if you have the alarm set with or without the led light. If outside I suggest solar maintainer (low amp!) while at work or something. Harbor freight has the best waterproof ones I found and has worked for 4 years, but you need to paint them black or something. I strapped it to the back of the bike.I stopped working completely after about 13 months.If you are not home and a lawn guy sets it off then it will alarm until the battery dies, 10 minutes seems enough to me, I guess unlimited blaring would work if a guy was driving down the street with it in his truck. The neighbors were sick of it all day.Don't waist your money on the 2 way pager version if you think you could hear the alarm inside your house. It seemed to cause more hassle and problems for the cost involved. Maybe if it sent a text or email to your phone over your wifi network or something it would be worth it for such a case where you might be at work. It's as loud as a honking car or car alarm. It does not work in huge buildings, theaters, etc so whats the point? A warning system to let you know your bike that is close enough to hear and send the signal to the remote, but you can hear it anyway.
only drawback was that extra batteries cost $175!don't listen to everyoen complaining about the ehat it puts out - it's not a big deal.
Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse 64327I'm on my computer all day and using the conventional mouse was causing me pain that lasted far beyond the work day. Took a flyer on this and have been 100% satisfied. Took me a day or so to get used to the trackball but it was worth the effort. Won't go back to the conventional mouse. GREAT product!
The price seemed right, and the previous reviews for the product appeared to be excellent. Initially the battery life was 4-4.5 hours on an I-book G4 14" monitor. A month a half later battery life has rapidly dwindled to 1 to 2 operating hours on Better Energy Savings.LAPTOP BATTERY APPLE IBOOK G4 14" A1062 A1080 M8665 M8416 M8416G/A M8416JI regret buying this product and cannot recommend in any way, shape, or form for anyone to purchase this.
I bought this for my parents for Christmas. It doesn't work at all. The dvd drawer won't open. It won't play a VCR tape. I have yet to find out if Amazon or the "Close out King" will replace it or refund my money.
I spent many hours researching different products, and ultimately chose Netgear WGT624. Technically, it was a great choice. I haven't had any issues since installation. But the installation was a @#$%$!! Part of it was my fault for refusing to call the help desk (come on, who can't set up a router?). After at least 8 hours, I gave in and called the help desk, thank goodness I did, because the information I needed did not appear any documentation that came with the product. The gentleman at the help desk was pretty rude, too. He never did help me get an internet connection, told me that wasn't their problem. I had to figure that out by myself (which I did, thank you very much). If the manuals were clearer, I'd give the Netgear 5 stars.
Ordered this cover in black for my new Sony A330 DSLR hoping it would be the right size and oh my goodness, it was like it was made for it! I am delighted with it and after a couple of tight-fitting in-and-out sessions, it has moulded magnificently with my camera, no problems getting my camera out quickly to grab a fast shot. Quality of material and workmanship is tops, looks classy and feels nice to handle. I can now feel comfortable with leaving my camera bag at home and throwing my camera in my handbag along with all my other gear now that it is protected by this cover. I highly recommend for this model or similar size camera.
I bought the Sunpack "620-7575CC Professional" model but this looks exactly the same as the 757 listed here. I had a basic tripod for 20 years but this 7575 is a humongous change. I used it the other day to video-tape a stage performance. I extended it almost full height and used the tilted LCD screen on my camcorder together and camcorder remote to pan and zoom. The tripod was very steady.Before buying it, I had looked at many others online and in stores. I think that this 7575 at least equals some other higher priced models, many of which don't even come with leg braces and/or retractable leg spikes. Yes, it's on the heavy side, but I don't plan to go hiking with it. I got a good buy at a local electronics store.
I have 2 Canon MP830 printers, for use at home and in my small business. Canon quality ink does make a difference in the need for cleaning/maintenance. The 2-pack is a very good value. As always, on time delivery from Amazon makes this an easy choice.
Before picking up this one, I've tried Microsoft NX-6000 and Logitech Fusion to pare with my Dell M1210 w/o much success. In both mentioned cameras microphone didn't work with Vista Ultimate RTM installed in my notebook. With this one, the mic did work right away, but I needed to install the new driver from Logitech site (QuickCam v10.4.0 Build 1401) to get the picture. Both video and voice performed extremely well even in the very low light condition (dusk, after sunset in the room with no indoor light, just undraped window). All my peers mentioned very good picture quality. I am totally satisfied with the purchase and recommend this product to anyone looking for miniature 2-in-1 solution.
The first "good" receiver I bought was an HK - it lasted many years and was followed by some "other manufacturers" receivers that never lasted as long. So I took the plunge to buy this (at a fantastic price on Amazon).Surprisingly difficult to set up (2 Kef 104.3s and a subwoofer), but once I got everything sorted out, watched (well really, listened) to a movie with the simulated surround sound in 2 speaker mode. Wow.But other reviewers have covered the quality etc etc. What they haven't mentioned is that this puts out some heat! Anyone would think it was a tube amp... Nice to have something that is clearly not just a "chip on a board".What a superb receiver for the price. Pretty good even for the list price.
This is the second digital camera that I have owned and is by far nicer than the last one that cost me 299.00. A very good value.
I didn't quite have the money to get one of these cables, but expected to when a couple of client invoices were paid. So, in the meantime, I put it on my Wish List. All of a sudden, my wishes began to come true! Really!Then of course I Wished for the money to buy this superior product. After it was delivered, I found it to be everything claimed, and much more. But I realized that with my new Upgraded Amazon Wish Capabilities, I didn't need the cable.I really wish I'd thought of that before I spent $9,999. Oh, wait! I DID think of it. Wow, I just saved a hefty chunk of money.Thanks, Amazon, for a great service. This place is the best!
great bag! holds the camera securely, the neck strap was extremely handy and the extra battery pack is a must when you're taking pictures and the battery dies.
Not sure why the other reviewer was so disgruntled over this TV. We just got it last month and really like it. The display is gorgeous, we have Dish TV, and DVD on S-video and the quality has been fantastic every time we watch.We love the design- it's quite elegant. Compared to the other prevailing technologies- LCD is a good way to go for the $$ spent. The feature sets are robust- amybe too much and it does add to complexity but we familiarized ourselves with it enough to get what we need.To be careful we did by a 4 yr extended warranty -a good idea for any electronics where you are forking over more than 400 bucks. If I see a dead pixel- well then it's covered- so far every pixel appears a live and content.There are many choices out there but 40" seems like a good size -beyond the typical old school 32 and 36 in TVs of old and with flat screen- it is an excellent size for movies. Doesn't feel as excessive as going for the really big screens and yet is very satisfying. We liked the overall dimensions- fits perfect in an entertainment armoire. All of the ports/jacks in the rear are abundant and quickly accessible. We looked at a lot of different models and even test drove 3 in our house for a a few days each and this TV simply had the brightness/clarity and design that the others didn't. We tried Sharp, ProView, Toshiba, Phillips- and looked at a dozen more. In the end we were very happy with our selection.
With the onset of flash memory, the floppy disk, as a computer medium, has gone the way of the Dodo bird. On new computer systems, a floppy drive is usually an add-on. This USB floppy drive is exactly what you need to transfer any old floppy's to your new machine. It was recognized immediately by both my Vista and XP machines and has worked without any issues. In other words, it performs exactly as it should for a low price.
we had a warrenty on it so we got the problems fixed. Their was a strip of different colors going vertical down the side of the screen. We got that fixed but unfortunity the company that fixed it in our area scratched the boarder that surrounds the tv so we had to send it back and get that fixed too.. but everything was free so i have no real complaints! SO far I really love the tv and it is really easy to use! One thing we noticed though.. when your watching a dark movie sometimes when a bright object comes on the screen it blinks purple.. dont know if its just our tv or if its a thing the LG does.. we asked the mechanic and he said he cant figure out why it did it.
The price may be good, but when I soldered my first transistor, the conductors around the holes came off the board. I tried a second board (I bought 10 of them) and the same thing happened. Unless you want to solder pin-to-pin, I don't recommend this product. 2 stars.Edit: Looking at the INSANE price now, I'd definitely not recommend this (they were about 50 cents when I got them). For 7 bucks each, you may as well get an entire do-it-yourself perf-board kit and get professional results.
If you use your Handspring as a portable computer and not as a PDA, this keyboard is essential. While I've gotten fairly adept at graffiti, even the clumsiest hunt-and-peck typer would be faster with this keyboard. Since I use my Handspring mostly to enter data, this is a godsend.A few negative notes: first, your handheld is no longer handheld with this keyboard. You have to work at a table or desk. It is small enough to use on an airplane comfortably, though. Second, I wish there were a number pad, but I understand this would make the keyboard larger. Still, everyone who sees my keyboard (and there is still a considerable coolness factor to the thing) says, &quot;Wouldn't it be nice if there were a number pad? Third, the '1' key is half the size of the rest of keys for reasons I can't understand. My finger often misses the key when I try to type it. These are mostly small issues, though. Overall, I love the keyboard.
Bright colors and the sharpness of a 1080p resolution give this model an outstanding picture. There are multiple input options ranging from traditional coaxial and rca inputs to pc, component, and hdmi inputs. Value was excellent, my net cost was $350 or more below the sale price + tax at the electronics retailers in the area.
This is a universal product meant to enable chargiing of all nc and nx HP laptops and tablets. It puts out 90 watts of either 15 volts or 18.5 volts, depending on whether you are in power mode or charge mode. It can take 100-240 VAC and 10-32 VDC and work in your car, on board commercial aircraft, in the US and Europe.As with all electronics, RTM (read the manual). This item defaults to non-charge mode, because on many aircraft you are not supposed to charge your batteries. Remember the exploding and burning batteries of 2005? On some airlines, I believe it is actually "illegal" to charge your batteries. Since HP do not know when or where you will use this device, they opted for the safest option of defaulting to power mode, not charge mode. Understanding what you are buying will eliminate disappointment.This product does everything it is designed to do, and it does it perfectly.Best to all,Mike
I purchased this tablet a few years ago and the biggest debate I had in trying to decide which one to order was getting the cheaper 4x6 or the more expensive 6x8. I ended up choosing the smaller one and have not regretted that decision.My main purpose for the tablet is working with photos in Photoshop and bigger would actually be more of a disadvantage since you would have to move your arm around that much more. When using a mouse your hand can pretty much stay in the same place on your desk but with a tablet you have to move your hand around the size of square you have. So, if you have a smaller square you don't need to move as much.If your main purpose for using the tablet is for drawing pictures then you would probably want the larger size.The Wacom tablet has worked great for me. It has been a good purchase and I would definitely recommend it. You just can't get the same control with a mouse when trying to make selections with photos (for example outlining a person to make edits to just that part of the photo).
Got these only two days ago and I'm I'm extremely pleased with the headphones. The sounds are crisp, they're comfortable, and fairly light. They even dull outside noises pretty well, which I was a bit surprised by.Sound- I have used a good amount of over-ear headphones, and these are the best I've tried. They look very neat and professional, don't need batteries and are WELL worth the money. All of my previous headphones were less than $100 so I cant compare these to anything super-fancy, but these were the best I've had by a landslide. Comparing these to my last pair of Skull Candy G.I's ($80), I immediately noticed the sounds were brighter and significantly clearer. I was able to hear instruments/sounds in songs that I did not notice at all with my G.I's, which says a lot about these headphones considering G.I's are much better than average headphones. I even could comprehend background lyrics in a song that previously (a day prior) sounded like mumbling. I was quite pleasantly surprised by the amount of bass and low bass these provide, I have not heard any comparable non-battery operated headphones (which sometimes distort, so watch out).I produce house music using FL Studio, and these headphones have made my mastering and EQ'ing MUCH more precise. There's never even a hint of distortion, even when using some high quality, CPU gobbling VST plugins and heavy kicks. There is a reason most sound engineers use these headphones, these are the real deal. If engineers use these to master, you can be assured that this is the way their music was intended to be heard.Practicality- The wire is thick and durable, no worried about it fraying, and the coiled wire can stretch pretty far if you need it to. It does not take up any more space than other over ear headphones if you tuck in the wiring into the collapsed structure. I personally don't like running with headphones on, but it seems these fit snug enough to run without a problem, provided you have some of that cable in your pocket. Like I said earlier, they're pretty light and quiet some outside noise. These fit comfortably on average sized ears, but I would imagine are also good if you have larger ears because the cushion is very softTo sum up, I guarantee you will not regret purchasing these. Sounds is phenomenal, it's great for the price, and it's comfortable
I was on the market for a budget receiver, but I still wanted it to have many features and HDMI connections was a must for me. This baby has 2 HDMI in and 1 out, wich is just what I needed.The set up of the speakers is very easy and fast but the connections are not. The manual is kind of confusing. Looks easy the first time you read it but then you realize that you can't follow exactly the instructions. Some times they lead you to make conecctions you've already made with other components.The remote is too big, but useful.Once you have solved all the problems connecting you stuff, you noticed you have just what you 've paid for: a great receiver, with a wonderful sound for music and movies. I have it working with 3 KEF speakers (front and central) and 4 sattelite Samsung speakers, wich I am about to change sooner than later. The result is excelent.All that said, I am completelly satisfied since I was expecting some kind of problems with the always complicated (at least for me) connnections.
The first one i bought broke after two weeks. Had to buy a new one. Lets see how this one works... Hopefully it wont break too.
Works great and was a great deal compared to nearby stores. Completely satisfied with my purchase, and would definitely purchase again!
The Flip Camcorder creates AVI files which iDVD and iMovie can not read. I had to purchase QuickTime but I am still having problems. The UI that comes with Flip does not work with Leopard. The camera is user friendly and takes nice quality video. Removing video from camera to MAC is also a challenge. Flip needs to provide better support to MAC users.
I received a TomTom XL for Christmas. I love the size of the screen, and the easy out of the box setup. The navigation is simple to read and I like the turn by turn instructions.Here's what I'd like see to improve the unit.1. speaking of the street or highway you need to look for or turn to2. support of my Apple iPhone, although the navigation has bluetooth, it won't connect to my iPhone3. longer battery life, 2 hours isn't long enoughI like the unit, but if it cannot get traffic updates via bluetooth and my iPhone, I'll need to return it.
Useless for recording from satellite receiver.Can't manually schedule recordings.Does not work with satellite TV.Only with TV Guide from cable.
Let me first say that this is an incredible product for keeping organized as well as eliminating little slips of paper. That said, i will explain the simple reason behind my giving it a 1 star rating- i purchased the product through amazon and received it yesterday, and today it cracked. After reviewing the manual and calling 3com support, i was told only that the warranty does not cover physical damage to the unit AT ALL, and that i would have to pay $100 to get it fixed. So buyers beware when reviewing this product- its got a good OS, good tools, but in my experience it is quite obviously incredibly fragile.
Bought this light and have used it in conjunction with a Cool-Lux battery package. Very heavy. Also purchased a Micro lightpanel. The micro lightpanel is great since it is smaller, lighter and you don't have to carry a battery pack...that said, it just doesn't kick out enough light if the subject is not right in front of you...still use the big light for more than half of my situations. Wish the light/battery pack was lighter, but it's a small price to pay if you want good illumination.I'm thinking of redoing the connections since I'm worried about the long range problems of cigar connections.
I got a set of 250's for me and a climbing partner after we had an accident and couldn't hear each other at the belays. Now anytime we think we might not hear each other, we carry them. They are very sturdy and I've banged mine around a lot climbing. The extra weight is reasonable and the bulk is minimal. Although the 280 is slightly smaller, the weight is just about the same (heavier Ni/Cd battery). The extra money for the slightly improved features isn't worth it. We thought the voice activation feature would be handy during leading, asking for rope, slack and what-not, hands free (important while climbing). However, we found that the delay in activation sometimes cut whole sentences and unless you held the microphone right to your mouth, it sometimes wouldn't activate at all. This kind of defeated the purpose of the voice activation in the first place. So we just use them at the belays when a free hand is available. They also came in handy on a trip to Mexico where we didn't have access to our cell phone service. Overall, a very useful climbing tool.
This item works great with my Dragon software. I got these for my daughter to use with the dragon software and she loves them
Marvelous buy and great color. I like the large screen as I get older. Couldn't beat this deal anywhere. Very happy!
After 6 calls to tech support, they finally concluded the router software was bad. They asked that I go to their website to download the appropriate Firmware and when I went to their website, I found that version 5, which is what was required, wasn't available yet. I called back & let them know this, they checked and agreed that they had a product on the market that was not supported by the correct software. Their own tech people told me to take the product back and look for an older version. Not very comforting for a company the size of Cisco. Faulty product and untruthful advertising. Not a good combination. The entire attempt to get this setup was a miserable experience. DO NOT BELIEVE their packaging. There is no such thing as an easy setup...I have a day invested to prove it. Pass on Linksys and go with another well known product!!!
This is an absolutely amazing product by the guys at alpine. Having all 6500 songs (and counting) in my car at all times is a dream come true. If you have a compatible alpine cd player, get this so you never have to lug a bunch of cd's in your car ever again!
There are some pretty nasty reviews about the RCA RC5220P DVD player. I just want to say that I have had mine for four months now, and it has not had one single problem, and I am glad I decided to purchase this brand. Most reviews say that it will crash after two months, if this is true than mine is two months past due. And my family and I use it quite regularly, so it's not just sitting on the shelf. I am certainly getting my moneys worth out of it. The picture quality is outstanding. The sound is the best. It is also very quick when loading a movie. Pop in the movie and it is loaded in about 2 seconds. The same quick speed goes for when you skip to a chapter. Overall, I'd like to also point out that this DVD player may be cheap in price, but it definitely is not cheap in performance.
I recently just bought the Olympus C-740 and absolutely love it. The pictures are so crystal clear...once you auto focus, and the zoom is amazing. I bought it mainly for the zoom, since I like my pictures close up. It's super easy to use and printing off my PC is so simple with the USB cable. I didn't even need any software. I take my pictures on CD to the store and have them printed up, saves on the wear and tear on my printer along with the price of ink and paper. Definitely worth buying!
The speck canvas sport case does a wonderful job protecting my zune on drops and prevents scratching on the screen. My only critizism on it is that I have to take it out of the case to use my fm transmiter.
I read the two reviews on this product, both good, one of which referred to many bad reviews. My question is where are the bad reviews? Were there so many of them someone decided to remove them all and start again? Cause my experience with the lens so far as been nothing but bad. I've had no luck focusing it. Not in bright sunlight. Not on any object. Lens seems to be defective,,, it is certainly disappointing. I am going to try one more time to get a decent picture with my tripod, after that it is going back to the store and I'll put the money towards a better one.
I got my silver ipod mini at Target for $249.00. It truly is a great machine if you want to keep music, notes, contacts and play games. My sister(ipod mini blue) and I both have one and they've work out great except one time my sister's wouldnt turn on it just kept showing the apple so we reset it after reading the manual and we reset it and everything was fine. NOTE: Always read the manual if there is a problem! Some people complain that it crashes their PC or blacks out, well, I'm not saying its true, but maybe it's because they didn't read the manual or it could be that their ipod IS screwed up. So when your bored or something just flip through the manual and see if there's anything important you need to know its worth fifteen minutes of reading to have a whole lot more time enjoying your ipod mini without any flaws. Another thing is that if your looking at reviews to buy an ipod mini (which you probably are) don't just buy one or make your parents buy one for you, research the product it's a big investment especially for a kid. At least read 10 reviews before purchasing (I did) even short reviews count or go to apple.com to view accessories and ipods. I recommend buying yours at CompUSA if you want to get it fast and with accessories and they have great customer service there. Amazon is good if you only want the ipod and if you don't mind waiting and I'm pretty sure they don't have accessories (my mistake if they do). But amazon is great for low prices and other stuff but I wouldn't recommend it for ipods. Anyway when you first get your ipod DON'T throw the box away unless you already have a carrying case because this will work as a safe, sturdy, temporary carrying case until you find another safe carrying case I know this is a sturdy product but accidents happen and there goes $250 down the drain. !CAUTION!: Do not buy for people who are erresponsible people who might break or lose the ipod mini. The ipod mini has its pros and cons but those pros and cons are for you to find out and I think my fingers are going to fall off so
All I can say is "wow" after replacing the old bulb in my PT-AE900U. We recently purchased a home that had this projector installed in a home theater in the basement. The picture was disappointing, even when the room was completely dark. While researching a replacement projector I came across information about replacing the bulb. It turns out the lamp in my projector had about 2,400 hours on it. I went ahead and purchased this and replaced the lamp myself. It took about an hour, including removing the projector from the ceiling, replacing the lamp and then re-mounting the projector on the ceiling again. When I turned everything back on I was blown away at how much better the picture was. It was simple to do following the instructions that were included with the lamp. Also, there was a replacement air filter for the projector included with the lamp. If you have 2,000 or so hours on your lamp and are thinking things don't look as good as they used to, pick up one of these and fall in love with your projector all over again.
I carried this camera in my pants pocket while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. It survived several falls onto lava, tropical weather at the bottom, frigid glacial weather at the top (19,344 feet above sea level), and worked flawlessly without complaint. Battery life was much better than expected. I was truly impressed with its ruggedness, and thrilled with the pictures. I'll post one of sunrise over Mawenzi Peak.
I bought one of these from ThinkGeek a year or two ago and it only worked for about 4 months (just out of warranty) before it started acting up. It will work for a few minutes and then the image just disappears in static. Would NOT buy another item from this manufacturer! Proximus has a 7" TOUCHSCREEN monitor that's considerably cheaper than this non-touchscreen model.
This is a great system for the price. I couldnt believe the great sound. Try this set you wont be sorry that you did. A super bye. Thanks Amazon for fast shipment and great service. Will look for great buys from you again.lucke12001
I bought this to use with my Panasonic HDC-SD9 camcorder. Seems to work great. Camcorder recognized it instantly and recorded just fine. Definitely can't beat the price as compared to other class 6 SDHC cards, they'll cost you double or triple the cost. I'd definitely order more.
I've owned this system for about 4 months. It has its high points -- aesthetic qualities, value, features. But it also has down points. Sometimes it will refuse to play discs until I open and close the tray. Sometimes, I cannot select DTS soundtracks on movies with DTS audio. Then again, sometimes I can. Once in a while, the center speaker quits working but resumes. It's like an unreliable employee. It gets the job done, but on its own sweet time. I'm concerned about longevity of the system. If I were a prospective buyer, I'd probably get one of these but make damn sure I saved all the packaging and receipts (just in case.)
The product works well (like it was designed to). I have not yet had occasion to connect it to my computer however I have been using it as a copier. It produces clear, precise copies. It offers more options than my other all-in-one and is simpler to operate. It was a good buy and I would recomend Tech for less.
I tested various sources. My conclusion is..1. Geometry is really crap. I know every direct tube TV cannot be perfect in geometry, but this one is beyond it. Toshiba has to be responsible for this issue.2. Significantly out of focus. Left side is ok, but on the right side I cannot read any characters. Especially, it is almost impossible to play any RPG games. And, this is apparent in watching DVD.To sum up, I cannot recommend you to buy this TV. Please, do not believe every positive review.
The quality of signal is excellent, and I would highly recommend this cable to anyone who needs to make their cable signal "go far."
Hi. I purchased this flash meter since the reviews seemed pretty good and I am new to photography. I can't seem to get an ambient reading with an f-stop higher than 2. I set my ISO to 400 shutter speed at 60 or higher and still get a reading of F1.5 to F2 What am I doing wrong? If someone could please give me tips on how to get an fstop of F5 or higher that would be great. Otherwise I may have to look into a different meter. Thank you in advance. My email address is Katie_williams@comcast.net
This is a good well built cheap power supply, works well in older PC's and new ones alike, fitted my retro gaming systems a P-II 266 and P-III 1000mhz with this and works quite and provides good clean power. I have one also fitted in my HTPC, to replace a much highly regarded brand that died after a few months. Going on a year and still chugging away just fine at 24/7 use.
Good but doesn't come with backup battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
My wife and I bought this camera 6 months ago to use for our wedding and honeymoon and we were not dissapointed. The images captured with this camera far exceeds the quality from our old point and shoots.We looked at several camera during our buying process. The D40 was by far the lightest one of the bunch. While many knock the 6.1 megapixels, we feel that there are zero reasons why we would need anything more. after all, we aren't professional photographers. The LCD was another plus for us. It is huge compared to the other brands we looked at and the image quality was superb.During the wedding, we entrusted the camera to one of our cousins and the images came out great from the auto mode. In the days after, we received some other pictures from friends and family and those images doesn't compared to the ones from the D40. Moreover, I just received a CD full of pictures from another cousin of ours who had a Canon Rebel Xti for a while and I was pretty dissapointed in some of those pictures. The white balance and the tone was a bit off and now I'll have to spend some time on photoshop or lightroom correcting some of the shots that we liked.
TV started malfunctioning after 2 years of ownership. I now have faint horizontal and vertial wide green lines showing up on TV. Though not a malfunction, the TV start up very slowly as well as when changing channels.Most likely last time I will buy Philips...
After our new puppy chewed this ac adapter for my husbands Toshiba, we were on the search for an inexpensive replacement. It has been a few months and it still works the exact same way the original did.
Great value. The total cost including the shipping was about half that it would have cost if purchased in store.
I have a Canon SD900 and this card works well with it. No complaints!
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shipping was fast.. Item came as advertised.. Although I haven't used the mounts I got what I paid for and fast... No complaints.
I'll never forget the day I gave the order to throw away every single radio shack cable in the house.
Other competing players are $100-$200. This has great sound quality, a nice screen and lets not forget INCREDIBLE battery life. 15 minutes of charge I'll spend hours at the gym. The expansion card slot for a micro SD gives you a great opportunity to fit more media (music movies ect.) and its even got radio. Mine has lasted through mountain biking, running in the rain, the gym, drops, mud all sorts of things you may or may not put your MP3 player through. My buddy just recently broke the screen but the player still works! It actually took a lot to even break the screen so Id say its durable. Mine lasted 2-3 years and it was approximately 120 for the 16GB when it came out I believe. Talk about a great product.Con: Freezing. Probably every other time I use it I would experience slow reaction just as other users posted. You try to change the song and the screen is locked and wont move but the tunes keep going. If im really impatient ill turn it off and power it back up, takes little time. Just a minor inconvenience.Bottom Line: I used to work retail and the number of expensive IPODS I would see come in was REDICULOUS. My Scan disk player lasted almost 3 and would have gone longer had someone physically not smashed it. IPODS are smooth in operation, spiffy looking and can hold alot of media granted.. But there methods of loading media is proprietary (Itunes) and I have seen a high turn around percentage with their units.This is EASILY the best $50-$60 unit you can buy hands down.
I'm a big fan of what I call the "blurred" background pictures - subjects in sharp focus, with the rest of the background as blurred out as possible. Of course, you have to overcome the challenges of working with a small Depth of Field (DoF). I also love snapping candids of my kids, many a times, in sub-optimal light conditions. This lens is terrific for both of these purposes.Some reviews were negative about Autofocus,but it worked just fine, out of the box (didn't have to change any setting, or set any locks on the lens - just snapped it on as is) on to my D70 - note, some Nikon consumer SLRs will not autofocus with this lens.I thought for quite a while about theNikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, but the price difference doesn't seem to justify it. Getting to shoot around 1.8 is good enough for me (remember - DoF becomes that much more challenging when you go down to 1.4).If you're a zoom addict, remember that there isn't any zooming on this. You will have to move yourself to get the right picture composition (or crop later).I shot a good set with my kids and also on some religious figurines at a friend's house (see customer image of Lord Ganesha) - love what I see.This is a great complement to myNikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR [Vibration Reduction] DX Lens. Enjoy!
If you look at most of the reviews at apple.com they speak the truth. They are nice looking but don't last. My pair lasted about 4 months before dying and I keep reading that the replacement pairs are just as bad so it gives me little hope.So keep you money. I paid over 100 for these so they are cheaper here but they still will die on you. I'm not sure how this company is still in business with these faulty headphones and multiple complaints. I'm just it's not like that for everyone but considering how many bad reviews there are for this item, I wouldn't take the chance.---UPDATE---I just sent them in for repair and they sent me the wrong pair back. My pair had the headset feature and the new pair doesn't!! Plus I heard the the jack is the issue and have already updated their pair with a new jack and this replacement pair has the old version. That's not right to me. I doubt this pair will last. Let's see what they say about their mistake.
For the money this is a decent product. Having said that, I'm pretty sure it would not hold up under the strain of extensive daily use as it is somewhat cheaply made. I have two of these stands and I use them about 4-5 times a month for my artistic photography and for basic head-shots. I use these stands exclusively with Photoflex Litedome XS softboxes and wireless Nikon SB-900's hotshoe strobes. This setup is extremely portable, lightweight and has a very small footprint. I can grab the whole setup with one hand and place it most anywhere. I went with 4 stars because for me the product works very well. Please keep in mind that I use these stands with small lights/softboxes. I would not recommend using these stands with large heavy lights/modifiers - Your Mileage May Vary.
Stopped working? Freezing? Not turning on? TRY THIS TO FIX IT!!Had this for 3 weeks, then stopped working. Returned it and replacement also stopped working after 2 weeks. It either turned off while playing a song, turn itself off after a couple seconds, or wouldn't turn on at all.Perplexed, I looked in the amazon reviews, and a couple reviews suggested updating the FIRMWARE. I did this, and now it WORKS PERFECTLY AGAIN!!Here's how to update your firmware.1)go to http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/and pick the correct mp3 device (mp3-->muvo-->micro), then pick your Operating System, and then Firmware.2)there's two firmware upgrades. I only upgraded the older firmware (1.12.01 from Feb 24, 2005)--Creative MuVo Micro N200 Audible Firmware Upgrade 1.12.01. I didn't upgrade the 1.15.013)if this doesn't fix it, you can search the forums http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board?board.id=dapthanks!
My armband arrived with a loose piece of velcro, which I had to crazy glue onto the strap. It fits fine, but my arm is 17" at the bicep and it barely fits. I will use this band until it breaks again and have to fix it, or just replace it with something with a bigger fit. I has very little elastic give, but pretty much stays in place.
Some photographers have that "perfect eye" that allows them to always place the horizon perfectly parallel to the top and bottom of their pictures.I'm not one of them!&lt;g>This little wonder is about the size of two dice, so it tucks away nicely in any camera bag, and slips into the flash shoe. It's got two bubble levels (one for when you shoot portrait, the other for when you shoot landscape) that instantly tell you if you're perfectly level. And the price is right. Nice work, folks!
Hard to find item, Received it allot sooner than I expected. Great place to shop. I would deal with this company again.
I ordered this when I ordered a 32" flatscreen. I had to get it into a cabinet with a door opening significantly smaller than the width of the TV. I also wanted to get maximum extension so as to turn it toward perpendicular to the stored position. This one had a long reach and seemed over-engineered for the size I was using but it also seemed the best in most other respects. I was right on all counts. It looks good, acts good, mounts easily and except for some geometry I failed to determine, works great. When in the stored position, the section of arm furthest from the tv actually goes behind the plane of the cabinet (won't happen in most situations), so when I reinstalled the back, I had to put a hinged trapdoor in to accommodate. It swings shut so when the set is fully deployed, the hole is covered. Buy one if you can afford it. The hammered silver finish was my second choice to black but looks fine.Incidentally, since it mounts to a single stud, and since my antique wardrobe is in 3 pieces, it will only take so much weight so far out in front before tipping, I had to install 3 - 2x4's - two horizontal and one vertical to hold all the parts together and to prevent tipping. Then drill the pilot hole and screw those lags into the vertical & hang the tv - piece of cake. No chance of grands swinging on the tv and tipping the whole thing over on them.
A mouse without a cord is great, but this mouse is too big to be used comfortably.
I received this holster as a gift for christmas '07 and by May '08 the belt clip had nearly torn through the leather. I had noticed a loose bit of material but did not pay much attention for a couple of weeks. When I took a closer look I was shocked to see that there was only an inch or so of material still holding the belt clip to the leather. If the belt clip had torn completely off I would have lost the phone.I loved this case as I did not notice I was carrying it and accessibility to the phone was great. Too bad I can't recommend it because of it's durability.
Great little charger for my Sony digital camera. Battery was charged within 2 hours. Highly recommend!
If you are considering the Sony (I can't remember the #) there is not much difference other than the price (the Sony is almost double). I've also never used the extra 30 minutes.Beyond that, the Sony does have the ability to download files via a cable. Unfortunately, this was developed before any good compression had standardized and transfered files end up being enormous. I'd wait unitl this linking is either infra-red or the recording ability is on your Palm.
I bought 11 of these after searching in stores and online for something to hold all my CDs in my living room wall-to-wall floor-ceiling bookcase which I had built for all my books, stereo, TV and DVD equipment. I was looking for simple, clear CD holders that would comfortably fit into the shelves next to my stereo. The holders arrived as expected and were packed very well. I put them side-by-side on 3 of my shelves and they fit perfectly. They can stack easily if you want to use them this way. The holders have small round disks on the bottom so not to scratch furniture when you place them one way; I placed them a second way and used tiny felt circles on the bottom to not scratch my bookcase and this worked great. I thought they were a bit expensive and could have had a place to insert a double CD but the fact that they are extremely strong, durable, great looking, suit my needs and will probably last my lifetime all made up for the extra cost. I'm really happy with them.
After waiting a year to be sure my beloved SR-60i headphones would last, they have. Good as the day I opened the box (or better, as they were a bit tight at first but loosened to fit with a week's use), I recommend this model by Grado Labs for all music lovers, as well as those folks out there who, like me, primarily use them to watch anime, and hear the iPad typing while writing trollish comments. You know who you are.Grado is not Bose, and thank goodness, for else I would never have mustered the money to buy these exquisite duds. Some sound leaks out, which may be a problem if you're listening beside someone who's trying to sleep, but on the other hand you yourself can rest easier: you are not funding those pretentious and obtrusive Bose ads with your purchase. Oh, and most importantly***USA***USA***USA***These beauties are manufactured in America, in Manhattan to be precise. Buying from Grado (except the iGrado, which you should avoid) does not add to the trade deficit, and supports workers who have a stake in our future. Check out the Grado Labs website; you can even see their pictures. Be a patriot! Buy one pair for yourself, and one for your best friend or bro, so he can kiss his Made in China gear goodbye.
I just bought this as a replacement of another wireless router. I have used several brands in the past, this is by far the easiest setup, it took less than 5 minutes, literally! Instructions were very simple, the setup disk really took care of the whole thing for me. I will definitely stick with this brand in the future, very very happy!!!!
First, I ordered two "Konica Minolta NP400 NP-400 "1500mAh" Li-Ion Batteries"I received them within a week, but, both batteries were what I would say is an inferior sized battery than advertised and less than ordered - NP-"1300mAH", one of which was flat, DOA and wouldn't take a charge at all, the other did charge up, in fairness, this series battery is at least 6 or 7 years old, I might have gotten the short straw, non-the less, my camera had been retired for a couple years so I needed two new and fresh batteries...I contacted Amazon, they went to work, the next day I received an email from the original shipper saying they were sorry and would make it right, I left it on hold. A week or so later I received a replacement battery, free of charge and it was a newer NP-400 "1900mAH" style, so I was more than satisfied, I thank both the shipper and Amazon for their quick responses.Konica Minolta NP400 NP-400 1500mAh Li-Ion Battery
This was a purchase that im happy with but not totally amazed .....this is a 720p projector its good but i would only suggest this if you just plan to use for mainly movies and tv i put in my Xbox 360 to hdmi and it was good but not amazed but it did improve my gaming experience abit i do wish it supported a higher quality ......if i can do this purchase again i would spend alittle extra for 1080p or get something DLP any questions leave a comment
The precut foam insert fit the large Orion eyepiece perfectly. Excellent way to extend teh life of an Orion eyepiece case.
Not only do these look great, they feel great. I have very sensitive ears, and I'm always worried in my purchase of head/earphones. They have never once bothered me, and I've worn them for hours in a row. They have outstanding sound and epic subwoofing abilities. They're extremely comfortable, durable, great at blocking out outside noise, and folding them up to put them away is simple and not time consuming. They take a single double A battery to run the subwoofers, but even if left on for a long time, they don't drain very fast. I have yet to have a single problem with these, and I purchased them months ago. Still my favorite in looks and comfort; and I usually have problems with these sorts of headphones but not these. I won't look toward another brand since buying these. Very much worth their price.
Exceptional tool that was timely, and effective...ready to use right out the box!!!! I would definitely recommend this item to anyone who needs extra storage space!
I received the Philips DVD824AT last night as a birthday gift. I literally had it up and running, playing a movie within minutes. I watched several different disks with no trouble at all. Once again, I just opened the box, let's hope that I feel the same in the weeks and months to come
I've tried many different brands of earbuds (and one other product line from V-MODA) and this is hands down my favorite pair of earbuds ever. The sound quality is excellent. The silicone adapters ensure a perfect fit. They're durable. I have zero complaints and will definitely be buying and recommending this product line again.
I think that the CA-1112 Camera Armor Case is an good ideas, I think that all cameras need a case that fit like a glove. The rubberized comfort protectes your camera.
I've had this set since my second year of undergraduate and now I'm a second year graduate student (it's been 5 years) and it still works perfectly! It has been bumped and toted through several different moves and it has been very reliable! I didn't spend that much on it initially, but the return has been great.
The same battery for my Sony camera that my father boughtmany years ago. Very happy with my purchase.
This tripod is built like a tank. Not sure if it's ever going to break. Of course the only down side of this is that it is on the heavy end. Other than that it is a great product. Here is a video review i made for this product: [...]
Do NOT buy this. The connection needs to be re-set constantly. I can't even watch a 2-minute YouTube video without having the connection die. It is SO frustrating. It makes me so angry that a company would put out a piece of junk like this and then sell it for so much. I will never buy a Linksys product again after my experience with this product. Seriously, do not buy this.
This is my 1st backpack camera bag. Spent a lot of time researching them & for the money and amount of space, plus construction/padding I couldn't find one that could beat it. I'm extremely glad I picked it, I love it and can't imagine being with out it now! :)Fit:-------------------Fuji S100 28mm-400mm CameraPanasonic DV Video Camera & Attachable 15Watt Light.Extra Battery for both.30 gigabytes SD-Cards.3 Blank DV Tapes4 foot collapsible tripod.All my cables & chargers.... and there is still a little room! Extremely versatile in how you set up the inside of your bag. You could carry anything from a bowling ball to everything I listed above in a nice tightly organized fashion.Best Wishes,- DOUG G.-------------------------------------DRG EFFECTSWeb Development, Graphic Design, 3D Animation, Tech Support & More!www.drgfx.cominfo@drgfx.com
My Windows 98 machine doesn't seem to like the discs this player produces. It will freeze when I try to access them through Windows Explorer, although other programs will read them fine. Every stand-alone DVD player I've tested loves them, though. Quality is great capturing from VHS to DVD, and is amazing when using the TV tuner. It's easy to use and very fast. I love this machine and hope to work out the incompatibilities with my PC.
Fulfilled our need. Past experience with this cartridge has been very good. It is used in a number of our printers
This thing works! It may be called basic but with this antenna I am able to watch 25+ channels for free!I also like the classic look and compact dimensions. Very satisfied.
Bought this player used it twice and now it doesn't work. I took great care of it. Every time I put a CD in it it reads no disc. It's not the batteries. Wish I would have saved the receipt so I could send this hunk of junk back.
What a great tool for relieving STRESS. StressBuster ...recently traveling through Washington d.C. in my car, it got me where i wanted to be, with out missing a beat....normally a trip into D.C. nightmare convoluted streets has me cussin and talking to myself, first trip into with my new ZUMO....never leave home without it. Does everything it supposed to...super clear display, exactly accurate. One of the best things I ever purchased. Get it, it's GREAT. Looks like amazon has teh best price too. I didn't pay anywhere near list from another supplier, when it wasn't on amazon when i ordered it back in Oct 06' it was BO for a long time from other supplier, now it looks like Garmin has em out there, it's a great product. If I waited till amazon got it , I wouldn't have had it when i needed it, so the extra $40 i paid, was worth the stress releif, it's incredilbe tool.
Bought this battery for use on my vacation. Wouldn't hold a charge for more then 30 seconds. Charger woulnd charge for more then 5 minutes. Proved to be useless. used my AC on the camera to get a few memorys.
I was shopping for an earpiece headset that I can use for SKYPE, voice recognition in Microsoft Vista, my home phone and my cell phone [a Samsung Blackjack, for which I did have to buy a small adapter]. It was difficult to find one that would work really well in all of these situations. This Plantronics is perfect! I liked it so much I bought a second one to keep in my car just to use with my Blackjack. I would highly recommend this product.
These speaker mounts are the perfect size and have great flexibility to aide in directional mounting. I am using these for alarm motion sensors and work perfect for this application.
Of all the keyboards I've ever used, this has the best tactile feel of them all. It's quiet too. You can type while talking on the phone and the person you're talking too won't hear it. The layout is amazingly intuitive. I'd even say perfect. It's just so easy to use. I use mine every day and have yet to feel any discomfort.What would make this keyboard perfect? Back-lit keys and if the zoom thing in the middle was a scroll for web browsing. None of the back-lit keyboards are anywhere near as comfortable and I have yet to see any keyboard with a scroll control in the middle so this is still my all time favorite keyboard. If the keyboard was wireless and had a mini trackball like on server rack style keboards, I'd probably use the keyboard while lying down in bed and hook up a large screen TV as the monitor. The keyboard is also very comfortable in your lap.I especially love the parentheses ( ) above the keypad. Makes typing my phone number so much easier. The layout of all the keys really is the best I have seen on any keyboard by any manufacturer. I also find myself using the "back" button under the space bar while web surfing. Saves me the trouble of having to reach for the mouse or the "backspace" key.Considering how often Microsoft likes to change up the key layout, particularly with the insert and delete keys, I would suggest buying two. I think that they got it right is a fluke that they will probably undo in next years model.
I bought this card used, and its worked great! I can play almost all my games on High Settings! And the other ones I play at medium settings and they still look really good. I play on a 22 in LCD and this card has no problems displaying at the screens max resolution.
Great lens which deserves all of the accolades. Well built - solid nature and construction are readily apparent. Excellent walk about lens in ideal focal range. Sharp and fast. Have used the lens for concerts, sports, portraits, and macro thus far and have noted no drawback in performance. Paired with the Canon 60D they are "Picture Perfect Partners." It has been in the Canon family for a while and is probably ready for an update, but remains and excellent option for photographers.I am now saving for the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II as ideal complement which has also offered excellent performance and review!
The headset / microphone is easy to use and the price is reasonable. I am happy with the product and the headset feels comfortable to wear. I believe that I will have years of use with this purchase.
This is an OEM cart. works perfectly, no issues so far. It was delivered fast and in perfect condition... I would buy this again.
I found out about this product in a TOP 10 DJ headphones.Great sound, little heavy but if you are a DJ what you need is sound.I recomend this product, but if you want something better you shoul go for sennheiser
It is portable considering it is a video player, but i think it is a little heavier than the Ipod (but not bad). The video it came with comes in very clear, and looks high def, but I have been unable to put a digital copy of a movie on it :( (this may be a problem with WB, not the player, I don't know yet). The battery does not last nearly as long as it says, maybe if you just let it play and not touch a button, but if you like to skip songs, or change the volume, it will not last long. I do not play it that much and I have to charge it everyday. It is easy to use, though I still havn't figured out how to download the digital copy (Sansa forum says it is easier to download a DVD rip program, but that is illegal).I have another sansa player, I like them a lot, they are inexpensive, and have radio presets which I love. I also like how you can record music you hear on the radio, and play it later. This works fine on my Sansa clip, but it somehow lost the radio I recorded on my View, syncing it also made me loose songs that I own, I am not sure why (This never happened on my Sansa Clip). I like that the scroll circle isn't touch screen because those break more easily.
The Ipod is not perfect, but what piece of technology is! I have had mine for several weeks now and I have not had any problems.(Hopefully it stays that way.)The Ipod is easily scratched, so it is essential to purchase a case. Also, I would recommend getting the extended care plan because it is a very fragile piece of hardware.Battery life is decent, but you have to charge it every night or every other night for many hours of play.All in all it is a good music player and has changed the way I listen to music.
When i bought this DVD Player i didn't know that it can reproduce DVD's as well as VCDs, JPEG files, etc.Also you can connect your Camcorder to it, or if you want you can connect one COBY DVD Player to another so you can watch the same movie in two screens simultaneously.
I purchased this camera this month and have been very disappointed in it, in fact I am returning it. I wanted it as a small camera to carry with me in purse or pocket. The photos were disappointing. The colors were not accurate in any but scenic mode. There was a lot of noise on most settings. As a small problem some important buttons were placed exactly where you would hold it, making you hit them at any time. I would advise against this one. I just wanted to say that Amazon has been great about returning it. Still on the lookout for a small carry-round camera. Wish me luck.
I thought I was purchasing this item from Amazon but I was shipped of to Tigerdirect. They had the item on sale but they did not give me the sale price.
HO Laptop was recieved with severely cracked screen which was claimed to be directly from the factory box, seller ("Express Solutions") is very slow in trying to deal with the situation and responding to e-mails, and is very unresponsive and unaccomadating to the fact that the screen arrived broken.
It fits perfectelly, so it protects the phone and let me use it without any problem.
After using my percolator for a few weeks I've changed my view to a 5 star rating. It is a very nice and atractive item in my kitchen and looks so much better than a Mr Coffee. Works better too. Coffee done in 5 minutes and tastes great. I'm really satisfied.
Sounds great , looks great , works great , great price ! I now have 2 of these bad boys and would not hesitate to buy another.
I looked far and wide for an iPod case that had a compartment to store the earbuds - hate the tangled cords in my bag, and I'm surprised at how few cases have storage for the earbuds! This one does a great job with them - they can stay plugged in, while the earbuds and cords can be slid into the outer pocket, which is nice and square-edged, not bulky. The case is a quality soft leather, easy to snap open and closed, and the face of the iPod is protected with a hard clear plastic except for the scroll wheel. I love this thing. Also, though it probably wasn't designed for this intentionally, when the front of the case is flipped back, it serves as a prop, so the iPod can stand on a tabletop facing you. These aren't easy to find, but totally great.
I can understand why there is a following among AM radio (DX) long distance listeners for this radio. Tuning between strong local station many signals from a distance can be heard. Favorites include KDKA Pittsburg, CKLW Canada and an interesting time signal at 790 KHz ID in morse code RR from Cuba.
I received this camera free from a Christmas party drawing (Grand Prize.) I have to say that my Kodak DX3500 has better picture quality than this one. It's cute and compact, but the picture quality is not good.
Just bought this camera at a discount retailer for under $20 and am taking it back. Bought it for our young child to play with and it just frustrates her, and us. It has a long lag time and it is even hard to shut off. Not worth the money!
I own this monitor. The view is fantastic and it is very easy to use....Just plug and play. Though there is not much info about the manufacturer the quality is definitly built in and I am very happy with the product so far! This is affordable quality technology.
Like all Tiffen filters this one is well constructed and fits perfectly. I've found that it can cause some glare if you aren't using a lens hood.
I purchsed primarly to have a better way to hold on to the camera since I have large hands, this does not give you any more grip except when using the camera in the verticle position (then it's a big help due to the 2nd button position on the battery grip). With two batteries this adds a lot of weight to the camera, so don't buy this unless you really need to have two full battries to extend your shoot time. Well made and works great, just not much help with the grip of the camera for me.
I purchased this case after having another Targis for 3 years. That case was ok but this one exceeds all of my requirements and more. The handle is strong, computer is protected and it fits all of my electronics ( computer stuff, ipod, backup hard drive, various cables and enough pockets for papers.All in all, an excellent case!
This case is great. It's stylish, classy and reliable. I've received many compliments on it and carry it daily to work. It has lots of room and is detachable if you want to take it off of the wheeled holder. It's great for my evening class assignments as well. I definitely recommend this case for purchase to any woman. It's a winner and good leather quality.
Product arrived on time, wasn't too hard to assemble. It is working great so far. Would purchase again if I needed the same product.
Purchased my Canon SD1000 in April 2007 and have been using it at least twice a week. I love this camera - it's small enough to carry around everywhere I go. :) I have been taking a lot more pictures because I have it with me all the time. The colors are very vivid on the photos. I highly recommend this camera for anyone who is looking for a practical camera that is small enough to carry everywhere you go.
Very Happy with this GPS. Does everything as promised. Slightly slow in "Acquiring Satellite", but after it locks on all is well.Good Delivery Service from Amazon.
Where do I begin, the radio did not work, the USB did not work, the 110 volt outlet did not work. the crank light did not work. I took the unit to a dealer that is a part of the Vector company. They said It was trash and had several in the back that had been returned, and they were trash. You will be returning this unit if you buy It. *****Warning***** Find the nearest trash dumpster and trash It or get your money back.
Best guess is the antenna needs to be outdoors. At this point the unit does nothing at all, accept the red light comes on when I turn it on. Thats about it. I did hope it would help. I gave it one star because the rating system would not accept "no stars". Mkb
This is amazing. I took this out to a dark sky area (which I can't do with my other giant scope, since i own a tiny car) and the results were breathtaking. You can get some nice wide views with this, and the variable motor control is so good. It is rather startling how good the optics are in this-when peering in, it looks like the quality of a slightly larger average (5 or 6 inch) scope.The downside is the Go-To is persnikkety at best. I have not got it to work, and others I know have had issues with this model. But, for grab and go and optical quality alone, its totally worth it.Bonus: I highly recommend getting a solar filter, Telrad, and focus motor for this as essential add-ons.
Very happy with this wall-mount. Really works well with a wall-mounted tv to present a very clean, unobtrusive installation. Wires well hidden. Appears well constructed.
This is a great antenna for my boat. It is compact and works just fine. Has all the mounting gear with stainless steel nuts and bolts and the connection wire is already put together ready to attach to the radio. It is not a piece of junk and is sturdy enough for any boat to use. The cost is just about the best around too for this whole package.
Good reliable cables. They serve their purpose very nicely. Delivery time was good and price was very good. Completely satisfied with purchase.
I always wanted a Bose. I have several friends who had the WAVE radio, and i figuredit would be really cool to have the Big System for everything (DVDc, CDs, MP3s, etc).No more piles of machines lying around my TV.BUT... what I found out was shocking.1) The system sounds Great. It's tough to tell what is real, and what is coming fromthe speakers. This is good.2) It's got more then enough base to get you going. You have a separate Base controlto max. it out, if you want. After that, even Enya sounds like a Club-Mix.3) My $110, 7 year old DVD player, has more features. The Bose cost $3000!!!!---- a)Slow motion, play backward, step frames (forward-reverse), one button audio control,one button subtitles control: are all NOT available on the Bose, but ARE onmy $110 Player.---- b)The Bose is SO sensitive. My $110 Player can play ANYTHING. Scratched orwhatever. the Bose freezes on several DVDs (Disney's most of all).4) Music is played funny. It would be nice if the sound came from EVERYWHERE,But it comes from the focus point you set. ie. the TV. There are 5 speakers (one onyour TV, then one on each side of the TV, then two speakers behind you, are the surroundsound speakers). The 2 behind you get less sound. This makes sense when watching movies,but listening to music should be different.Overall it's a great system. I bought it for the sound, and I watch lots of DVDs, but I wantmore control in my remote. I hope Bose comes out with a better controller soon.
I did some portrait shots and it turns out well. The white translucent material has a nice coating. Very good product.
My computer is almost 7 years old and still works great thanks, in part, to this memory. Easy to install and quality made.
It's a plug, what can I say? How would you rate an extension cord? Plug does what the promos say. My laptop can now play on my HDTV through the exchanger box that this plug plugs into.
I bought this specifically so I could play DVDs, SVCDs, and JPEGs on my Infocus X1 lcd projector using the progressive mode with component inputs.Finding Nemo looked amazing! Relative to the Panasonic Player I have, control for playing JPEGs is superior, with on display directories of photos provided.
I have a canon digital slr, an s1 is, and a s3 1s. I carry the s3 is when I don't want the bulk of the slr and lenses.I bought it because I wanted the 435mm lengnth(relatively fast) without spending mega bucks. The canon teleconverter ads 1/2 again as much and is pretty clear. I love it. It's quality and functions are the best. It doesn't have the sharpness of the L series lenses but not much else does. I hate second rate equipment. This camera is first rate.pros: 6mp, range, 35-435mm, compact, great price compaired to slr lenses, 58mm adapter available so You can use common filters, Image stabilizer, It shoots 3 pictures with different light settings.(I use this feature often when I am not sure about light settings)excelent vidio capacity. Great battery usage. these are just a few proscons: it is easy to change the quality settings on accident. ( I check it often because it has happened.)Preview isn't the best. I simply shoot loads of shots. I thought thats why they made digital anyhow. Only ex film shooters would have a hard time with that.Bottom line: don't hesitate any longer. buy the camera. You won't be sorry
I am a very serious shopper. I don't mess around when purchasing items for my home. So when I saw this pull down screen for less than $60 I jumped on the deal.I have a really nice place and I now have a movie theater in my home. This screen is really large and you need a lot of space where you hang it. If properly installed it will fit snug and be barely noticeable to guests unless pulled down for movie viewing. I can honestly say its worth every penny and more. You can attach this screen to the ceiling or directly to you wall. So if you have ceiling hooks then you wont have any issues installing. Keep in mind that this is no light weight flimsy screen. it has some weight to it so make sure you hang it with some heavy duty screws or hooks. Its the real deal. So purchase this product with confidence. like it said is worth the money. If it was junk at all then I wouldn't even take the time to write a review. I read some other comments about the mechanism breaking after only a few uses. Ive used it about 20 times so far and Ive had no issues. Just be gentle and have some knowledge about how a pull down screen works. If you know how to pull down a window shade then you shouldn't have any issues pulling this screen down. Its the same idea just on a larger heavy duty scale. Its a real piece of theater equipment (not a toy). So handle it properly and I promise you wont be disappointed.
I should have read the notes! I love SanDisk cards but am really bummed that there is NO small plastic case with it. Since I usually throw them in a pocket in my camera case this is a problem.
This was great until I got an iPod for a gift. The worked just fine, but finding a belt loop or anything to hang it from with the clip, on a pair of jogging pants or any work out clothes did not work.
I've been exceedingly pleased with this geared head. I shoot architecture professionally and these things are a must. This head is simply wonderful to use with either liveview (canon) or a tethered lcd monitor. I find I use it in perfect harmony with my tilt shift lenses...tweaking the head, then the lens and then the head again; it is precise and very stable. My only gripe, and it is a real one is that the darn thing cannot be set to look upward, even beyond likely a 30 degree angle without the lower knob hitting the base body. This has been VERY annoying on a number of jobs where non-paralax corrected shots were needed. I LOVE this head but I've had to bring an extra (non-geared) head along on shoots just incase I need to look up. This is clearly a design error. I've not tried the spendier version. Regardless, I would buy this again and again if needed - for conventional use it is terrific.
Thus far I have been pleased with the receiver. It performs as expected.However, I've not tried every function as yet. At some point we'll try HDMI.
I replaced old battery,it has been a year and I am really happy with this product. The price was great too.
my friend got one of the ipods and i got the dx-20 and he is even jealous. not only was mine about 50 dollars cheaper the screen is so much bigger. the screen is more clear and it hold's the same amount of info and also shows up as a harddrivce on my computer! sound quality is also better when i output it to my surround sound system. anyway the dx-20 is just as small and has a much better screen and even looks better! go gateway!
I didn't do much research for this bag. Took what the reviews said and ordered it. I thought it would be good, but not this good. I am not a laptop person, but needed a laptop for a specific purpose, so I didn't know what to look for. All those extra pockets come in handy for the mouse, USB cable, camera etc. Plus the bag looks good, which is not that important to me, but just an extra perk. All in all, I couldn't be more pleased.George Goehl
Unfortunately I cannot give a 0 or negative rating, since this is my worst experience ever with an online retailer!Got a defective cover. When I went to contact them, they do NOT provide a number to call (only e-mail). To date they have ignored 30+ e-mails! The one and only response, simply told me to buy another cover!I would beg you to steer clear of this company, at any cost!Furthermore, the cover is increadibly overpriced! Save your money! Buy a better cover with a company who gives a crap! (maybe directly from Cowon?)Clearly zcover does not have a bit of concern over their customers.
I am very happy with my Nikon digital slr, D40. I have owned several cameras over the years but this is probably the sleekest, simple to use fun cameras I have ever owned. It is light and easy to carry and yet feels rugged. I must also admit that this is my first Nikon, and the brand name was a major factor in my decision to own one. I am very happy I did and would highly recommend it. I love the ease of use and the pictures are outstanding. I look forward to years of fun and excitement with my D40.
I was on a mission trip in Nicaragua. The first day I used about 3 GB of the 16 this card was supposed to have. On the second day I was out in the countryside no electronics store for an hour in any direction, and my camera flashes, "Memory card error" across the display. I was stuck at the launch of this great and exciting mission without the ability to record any images or movies with my new camera.At the end of the day we returned to a city where I found a shop that sold 2GB memory cards. I put it in and it worked fine.This is a clear error on the part of this Transcend SD card. I paid the extra money for a 16GB card because I didn't want to mess with several smaller cards. My loss. I will not buy another Transcend product.
I loved this cartridge it's easy to install and pictures come out great and you get them instantly!Sharon
I won't pretend like I've compared this LCD to every other brand out there. But I will say I'm very satisfied with the picture and it has a nicely designed bezel. Samsung is a leader in the Hi-Def TV market and this LCD certainly shows why. My only wish is that the 32" inch model was offered in a white bezel like last year's model. I guess the demand for white wasn't high enough on the larger screens.
I LIVE IN A METAL BUILDING AND COULD NOT GET ANY RECEPTION CONNECTING TO MY DAUGHTERS SATELITTE TO USE MY COMPUTER FOR E-MAIL AND SEARCHING THE WEB. I MOUNTED AN ANTENNA IN A WOODEN BOX AND CONNECTED IT TO MY COMPUTER WITH SATISFACTORY RESULTS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT HIGHLY.
I don't know why they say that these are restricted for CA. I just bought a pair from fry's electronics in Anaheim CA last year. they work as advertised.
Purchased to save batteries while travelling. LED is a plus letting you know that the unit is working.
(...) Yes the radios do use gmrs and gmrs intersticial frequencys but the radio doesn't automatically switch power when you change from gmrs to frs. You have to do it manually. You can run 2watts on channels 1-7 or 8-15. Now some gmrs/frs radios do change the power output when changing between gmrs and frs but not the cobra gmrs radios. Channels 1-7 are frequencys that are called gmrs intersticial frequencys(frequencys that are shared with frs). These channels can be use by gmrs or frs users and the max power that can be used on these channels is 5watts(gmrs licenses only). This is because they are shared with the frs channel. The remaining 8 channels in the gmrs range can have more power used since it is used only by gmrs users. (...) You have to go into the fuction option to change from low to high power. Now as far as the range. The range you see on the package is line of sight range only(no obstructions). That means if one person is on one side of an open field that is five miles wide and the other is on the other side they can transmit 5miles apart. Now in real life where there is obsticals in the way like trees, buildings, and hills you should expect around 1 to 1.5 miles consistantly. Thats with any 2watt uhf radio. Now in some cases manufactures in order to keep costs down use cheap antennas, since these radios have a standard smt antenna mount on the radio you have the option of trying different smt uhf antennas. With a two way handheld radio the antenna is the biggest factor effecting the range. I'm not sure yet on how good the cobra antenna is but I'm going to do some testing to see. By its looks it doesn't look to efficiant.
This is an excellant, bargain-priced monitor with an above average 3 year guarantee. The display has an exceptional contrast ratio (450:1), is very bright and clear and performs well with both text and video. It worked right out of the box, I didn't need to load drivers or to adjust anything. With the [...] rebate this thing is a steal.
Purchased product to protect Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens. Seems to be a quality filter.
The Elan 7E is a great camera. I bought it to replace my Rebel S camera that I bought back in 1992 (I dragged my Rebel through numerous countries and National Parks. Its been rained on, dropped and banged around and it has never given me a day of trouble). I bought the Elan because I wanted the more advanced features that my Rebel didn't have. At an amazing 4fps (frames per second) shooting rate, it is hard to miss the action with this camera. EOS cameras are so simple to use that you will get great pictures even if you don't know anything about photography. If you are going to buy this camera, get a RC-1 wireless remote. It simplifies the process of placing oneself in the photo or when you don't want to shake the camera when pushing the shutter.
I don't take risk with non OEM batteries. I used it for my nikon P&S and the batteries work like a charm.
After reading many of the other reviews (especially about build quality), I was a bit nervous about how well I was going to like this item. But once I received it, installed it on my camera and used it a bit - my fears went away. Yes - it's plastic and not alloy like the camera, but it is well made and sturdy (if it were alloy, think how much they'd charge for it!). I really like how the camera handles now - much easier to grip in all cases. It especially makes it nicer to take pictures with the camera in a vertical mode. Someone said that it's a problem that it only has a single attachment point (the tripod socket), but I found that once you tighten it up (which is easy to do with a large toothed wheel), it doesn't budge - feels like it and the camera are a single unit. Yeah, I wish the price were a bit lower - but all in all, I feel like it's a good value: the camera handles better (especially for vertical shots), you can take a LOT of photos without changing batteries, plus it gives you the option to use 6-AA batteries in case you find all your D200 batteries depleted (or if you just prefer to use AA's instead of the D200 batteries). It's not an "absolutely must have", but it's definitely a "really nice to have" sort of item.
iPod iTouch when pluged in to cig. lighter works for transmitting music but will not work to recharge ipod. Fast Shipping!
This is a great stand, it was better than the card holder for my gtab, but it wasnt the best due to the fact that the feet holds were cut for the ipad, so if your device(s) arent ipad slim then they dont fit. Otherwise it works great for my new adam
We went to Hawaii to see the whales and I wanted a polarizing filter to reduce the glare. This filter did the trick. Not having used one before, it took a little practice and trial-and-error to work out what looks good. The cost was a big factor for me and this one performs will for the price. I found it doesn't work well for sunsets over the ocean, I kept getting light streaks. I figured this was due to using a polarized filter which just isn't appropriate for that situation. I got some really great pictures of the whales and glad I got this filter.
I was concerned about the quality of the signal reaching my projector from my AV receiver, but the connectors are secure and this cable provides an exceptional picture with either HD and SD sources.
It worked great, any region DVD's played without changing any settings. After 2 months though it broke on me and said 'no disc' whenever I inserted one. Too bad..
I've read a lot of reviews on this product, so here it is short and sweet. This thing is definitely loud. Do you need ear plugs? I don't think so. I use it primarily to shred cheese, and it can handle 2 lbs in under 30 seconds. It sure beats shredding manually, if you can put up with the volume for a half a minute.
Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset. [great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great]
Product performed great right out of the box and for the money roughly 200 bucks, why pay 600 or above for a GPS this one does it.
This was my first attempt at going wireless. As far as setup, it took me about an hour and a couple of router resets but mainly I think it was my lack of unfamiliarity with wireless terms. Now I am up & running 3 wired XP-Pro desktops, a 2K desktop with a NETGEAR wireless PCI card along with 2 XP-Home notebook wireless 802.11g units. So far this router has worked competently but I will update if any problems arise.Not bad with five computers accessing the router simultaneously.
I was very pleased to get this battery which I am using as an alternate for my P850 digital camera. The battery lasts a very long time, so long in fact it is easy to forget just how long you have been using it since the last charge. The power meter on the camera doesn't show a gradual decrease, but rather shows a rapid loss at the last dozen shots. As a result I keep one in the camera and one fully charged in the camera case. When one goes down I swap and then charge the other when I get back where I can. The charge cycle to full charge seems long, about 4 hours. But the way I am using it (swapping) and the way a charged battery lasts in the camera there is no problem. No regrets!
I bought this mouse to replace my old wireless one that failed on me after about 5 years of use. I love this mouse. Not only because of the cool color but also the size and mobility. The size is just right - compact but not too small. My hand comfortably fits over the mouse and the buttons are right where they should be. I have sensitive wrists, so mouse size really matters. The mouse also moves very smoothly. I do use a mouse pad, which probably helps but it works just as well without it. Lastly, the wireless USB fits into the back of the mouse when not in use, which is really handy when I'm on the go.All in all, I'm really happy with my purchase (and the price aint bad too)
This docking station does just what it's supposed to--I have my printer, keyboard, mouse and PDA cradle plugged into it, and I can hook up my notebook to them with one USB plug. Installation was a breeze, and it worked perfectly from the start. I wish it could handle speakers as well, but for a no-frills, reasonably inexpensive docking station, I'm not complaining.
I made this purchase due to the fact that the RCA Male to Mini Jack (male) restricted the distance that my computer could be placed away from the subwoofer of our home theater. I'm pretty sure that in adding on this extension, I've lost some of the sound quality. Reason why I speculate that is due to the fact that I now have to turn up the volume 75+% to get decent sound coming through the speakers with the addition, whereas before it was loud at 50%. That's just an observation that I've made.If you need it, you need it. If you can manage without it, you manage without it. I'm a little indifferent about this product because it does what I needed it to do, just not at the capacity that I was expecting. That's why I've rated it at only 3-stars.
I've been elbow deep in technology from the time I was a kid up through my current job as an IT Manager. No matter what I'm working on, whether a desktop, laptop or server, I always use Arctic Silver and have never regretted it. It's a great product that always does the job at the end of the day.
I ordered this 3 weeks before I had to go on a camping trip. I realized I had lost the charger for my Coolpix and needed one for that upcoming trip. I ordered this - figured it's cheap enough to take a chance on. It definitely does what it's supposed to do. It charges considerably slower than any Nikon brand charger I have ever owned, which is understandable and is to be expected with any third-party charger. It came with a car charging accessory but was borderline useless considering most cars don't put out much voltage to begin with. I didn't order it for the car-charger anyway, so no big.If you have a lot of time to wait for a charge and a LOT of time to wait for it to be shipped to you (took me almost a month to receive and didn't get it in time for the trip, either.) and don't want to spend a lot - go for it!
You get what you pay for with this product. I would get altered/discolored images and eventually the metal piece on the end, the piece that connects directly into your tv, fell out and rendered the cable useless.
We gave this to our young grand daughter for Christmas. She says it's "awesome", and it lights up!! That say's it all!!
I'm very satisfied with this - good price, and it works as described. No complaints.
Most companies like apple, sony, sandisk, and microsoft rip off the consumer and their products don't have nearly as many features. USA111 is a good company with honest business practices. If you are a sniveling, trendy complainer than don't bother causing this company any losses, go ahead and go to best buy or Radio Shack and get yourself ripped off. However, if you know a bargain when you see it and appreciate new technology...then this is the player for you. USA111 keeps outdoing the competition with their great services and product line. These Nano devices are something even Government officials like me enjoy and appreciate. Remember you are responsible for being careful with these devices, they are fragile, but what do you expect...they are computers so be careful! Enjoy
Not much to say here. Product worked well. Its a cable, it directional transmitted electricity in a satisfactory manner.
We're finding this unit to be easier to handle while holding paperwork in the other. The type of field work we're doing requires a simple one hand adjustment. I look forward to purchasing a few more for my group.
did not work with theGriffin Noise Reducing Audio Cable.Sound would only come out of 1 speaker when using the coupler. It seemed to small to let the plugs go in far enough.
This is my 3d Linksys wireless router, and also the biggest piece of garbage I've ever bought. It installs easily as far as wired goes, but the wireless portion takes forever to connect. I've used a Asente wireless network card for a few years with the other routers with no problems. This router took forever to connect. I bought a Linksys Speedbooster card. What a waste of money. And they're speed increase of 35% is made up. There is NO increase.It still takes forever to connect. Anyone looking at this router should save their money. Stick with the WRT54G.
I got this media reader for $15, since I had a couple of 1GB SD cards for my digital camera, and I figured it'd be worth it to check it out for that amount, rather than spending $70-80 on a 1GB USB flash drive.The media reader has a slide-and-flip-top compartment where you insert your Memory Stick/Pro, SD, xD, or MMC cards. It obviously has to be large enough to accomodate the largest of the aforementioned cards--if it were for only SD cards, they could've easily shortened the length by 25%.On my Win2K system, the reader (with a SD card in it) got detected right away as a removable drive, without any user intervention or driver installation. With a basic SanDisk (blue) 1GB SD card, via USB2.0 port, I was able to achieve a download throughput of 6.5-7.5MB per second. In every other respect, it works just like any other USB flash drive.The physical size of the reader is about twice as wide AND thick as a SanDisk Cruzer drive. Or as thick as a Zippo lighter and twice as wide. You get the idea. There is no keyring hole built into the shell, nor does it provide for carrying strap like the Cruzers. You simply just pocket it and go. The plastic used for the shell feels brittle and flimsy and door mechanism for the memory cards feels less than sturdy (metal pins under plastic hinges).For $15, I think this is a great gadget, especially if you have a number of memory cards that are not required in your digital cameras all day long. What would've made it even better (5 stars), in my humble opinion, is some sort of provision to carry it around your neck or attached to the keyring. A minor detraction, to be sure: The reader part of it works flawlessly as advertised.Update 2005-06-21: After three weeks of light use (used once daily), the plastic cap that protects the USB connector on the reader is already failing to stay on. This reinforces my perception that while the actual reader itself works excellently, the physical design leaves much to be desired.
I bought it on a Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt for my wife, over her objections that she would never use it. Within a week I had to buy another memory card ! It's very easy to use - almost "intuitive" in that things do what you expect them to do, and fully lives up to all the expectations created in the product blurb.Pros - in addition to all the advertised goodies, the battery is a standard phone battery, so you can get spares and recharge them in advance using a phone charger !Cons - if you're taking stills in lowish light, get some practice at standing still before hitting the shutter button !
I'm planning to use this remote for shooting wildlife like birds feeding on a bit of bread and stuff like that. It's quite difficult to take these shots as birds simply won't come close to a grown man lying on the lawn waiting for a bird to land on his loaf (shush your dirty minds!).I understand that you have to manually focus the camera before using the remote? Wouldn't it be great if the remote would also autofocus before each take? Perhaps in a next upgrade?
LOVE this baby!I have bought a bunch of mp3 players from just about every manufacturer, and all told I consider this the best of the bunch.The number one reason is that it takes a solitary good old tiny AAA battery. No proprietary junk that dies fast and costs more than the player to replace. No running out of power in the middle of a run and being musicless; just take a spare battery.I bought this unit mainly for my week-long wilderness hikes in the Rockies, Sierra, etc. Ain't no computers with usb for recharging up in the high country. The Muvo has performed perfectly in that situation. If there was another player this small with a normal battery that sounded this good, I'd have it. There is not, to my knowledge.It is amazingly--almost astoundingly--durable. You know how it goes: you're lucky to get a year out of these cheaper mp3s. But this little guy is well over four years old and still runs perfectly.And check this out: it still runs perfectly after being dropped into water three times! Once was a toilet, once a puddle, and once a jug of homemade beer. Each time it stopped working, but I took it apart, took the battery out, and left it in the sun for a day. Each time it started back up, good as new! Let's see an ipod do that.Another great feature is the built-in usb plug. No cords needed, just plug it into your computer. Perfect. And thank the Lard I read reviews here before installing the software: I was advised to just drag and drop and not use the software, and what great advice. I've never had an issue, and have stuck to that advice with all of my other mp3 players, and it always works. Skip the software! Thanks to those who shared that sweet tip.Yes, it transfers slowly...but so what? You can get a full cd on here in 128 kbps in about two minutes. Wow, SUCH a long wait! Are we spoiled now or what? If you transfer files all the time, this might not be the player for you. But if you're like most of us and do it only once in a while, no probs. And yes, it has folders pre-made, but once again, not a huge issue. Never bugs me. A is rock and funk, B is Bill Evans, and C is classical and opera. Is that so hard?And finally: it's cheap! I've bought four of these, one for me and three for friends, all of whom love them and still use them, and never paid more than forty for each. That's also great because it's not a big deal to lose a cheap player. Wonderfully, I keep misplacing my Muvo and it keeps finding me again. 'Twas meant to be.I wear my Koss PortaPros with this and it sounds really, really good for its size. Truly amazing that we can waltz around the planet with sound this decent in a package this small. I know Beethoven loves me listening to the 6th and 9th on 14,000 foot peaks. And how many sunny afternoons have I lazed away beside alpine lakes listening to Bill Evans' Affinity, Undercurrent, and Moonbeams? Many, many heavenly days. Bliss.I run with this almost daily, and it never skips. A better player for working out I have yet to find.I see that no one here is selling these new here any more, but look around online and you'll find one, no doubt. Well worth the time.I hope my Muvo just keeps on trucking, and it looks like it might. For bang for the buck, it's one of the best products I've ever found. Pair it with PortaPros and you've got a truly awesome little world of sound in your palm.Thank you, Muvo engineers, for making an excellent product for the price.Now how's about a 4 or 8 gb version in the same package?
This camera takes pictures incredibly beautiful, I had served in many projects of photography and I can assure you that is fantastic!!!!.
I just bought as one of my wishlist and I really loved it. The price is more expensive than other leading products, however, the sound quality is excellent. I couldn't stop listening all my favorite music in my room while surfing the net or chatting with my friends.
Works great coupled up with a D-Link Router and DSL. I returned a Dynex switch that sporatically locked up and needed to be rebooted.
I have owned this for several weeks now but still can't use it outside the house. Works fine on LAN but WAN, I can't seem to get it to work. Very frustrating. I have even hired a guru to come in but didn't solve the problem.
I have been trying to install a wireless system at my home for years. I am fairly computerly literate. However, all the other systems were too complicated. Plus with all the trees we have on our property, they just didn't work.I finally decided to try Belkin as a last ditch effort. I set it up in 10 minutes. It worked immediately. The range is amazing. We can't even get cell phone service out here. However, I can carry my computer everywhere on my 2 1/2 acre property and get internet coverage. And the speed is quite fast.I highly recommend this product.
These appear to fit perfectly. I just wish I had better understood the color coding requirements for the cable before I cremped on all the jacks. Nothing like doing things twice to learn something new...
Then why do you have to spend 200% more for it in a store than online. GREAT quality and price.
Oh, I'm not buying another because I like it. I'm buying another one because the one I have just died. No warning or anything. I've only had it for three months. I used it earlier in the day with no problems, but when I went to use it later I noticed the blue light wasn't on. I tried another outlet, then another USB port. Nothing! It's gone. Now I have a hole in my desk and not much of a choice as to what to plug it with. I just hope the next one works longer. Also, someone mentioned it feels like cheap plastic. That is true. It isn't very good quality. Very cheaply made. If you must cut a hole in your desk to use this...think about it for awhile. I wish I had!
Acoustic Research is often an overlooked brand as the result of Monster Cable outshinning it. However, they are both of superior quality. With Acoustic Research you get the unmatched quality that only premium cables can provide, with a price that is economical. You will definitely get what you paid for, and expect nothing less. The S-Video cable by Acoustic Research allows my DVR to provide the same high quality picture that a DVD would. For anyone looking to upgrade from the standard cables that come with an entertainment system component, look no further!!
Wonderful! Just what I needed, at a great price! But from these guys!CMM (you won't be let down) Thanks!
I had an SD550 that I was very happy with, but broke the LCD. I ordered the SD700 as a replacement and was very excited about the 4x zoom. I have to say that I was very disappointed in the picture quality in this camera. No matter what setting I used (auto, manual, scenes, flash/no flash, etc.), most pictures came out blurry. Even the ones that weren't blurry, we not crisp. The camera also produced much, much darker videos than my SD550, depsite using the same lighting scenarios. I use my camera mostly to take pictures of my toddler and outdoor nature scenes. My daughter's face in almost every picture was blurry, even though the camera was focusing on her face. I returned it and am going to try the SD900 - hopefully that will be better.
Easy to use camera that takes great pictures and can also be used manually for more experienced users. I also have an LS443 Kodak and the 850 takes much better pictures of action and scenery. It is as easy to use as the LS443 in auto mode if you are not interested in the bells and whistles that it also has. There have been some complaints of pixel problems in some of the forums but I have had no problems with it. The image stabilization is a great help in taking freehand shots. Get a 1gb sd card with it as you will enjoy the movie shots and they take up a lot of storage. If you want pictures get a lower priced camera...if you want "GREAT PICTURES", get the 850.
Never heard of the brand before but it turns out to be a nice card. It is just as fast as my Lexar 12x 256 meg cards any my Sandisk Ultra II 512 card and definitely faster than my regular Sandisk cards. It works fine in all of my cameras - Canon S45, Olympus 5060, and my Nikon 4500. I've only had it for a month, but I haven't had any issues. I've taken approx 300+ pics on it. Note - I only see the speed difference in the Canon and the Oly when I use RAW or have the camera set on high-speed continuous shooting mode (It actually saves me 9 seconds vs a regular Sandisk card on my Canon). Anyhow, the price is right and I haven't had any issues. I would buy this again.
For the money, this amp is excellent. It powers well and it doesnt have any issues with reliability. It does exactly what it is made to do, and doesn't crap out on you. I ran it 4 channels to my Infiniti Kappas and it sounds amazing. You, of course, need the right speakers to pull this off. The settings this amp has makes it very easy to tune to your liking. Just make sure when you run the wires to run the power wire away from the audio wires, or you will get excessive amounts of interference. My only gripe is the size of it, even though it is a 4 channel amp, it's pretty damn big.
I owned a dazzle product a few years back, and even then it was buggy. I wanted to get a new video capture device to do some editing at home. The one I had wanted was not available at Compusa so I picked up the Dazzle80 which was in the same price range. It never even occurred to me that the stated video quality would be so much poorer than other available products, and I didn't realize this until after I had it installed. Installation was no easy task either. It took me about an hour of fiddling with drivers and looking for files it wanted in order to be happy. The Pinnacle software that comes with it is really pretty decent, probably the only worthwhile part of the purchase. The video quality is total garbage though, it looks horrible. This thing was $70+ dollars too. Certainly not worth that when other products with much better resolution exist in the same price range. I just picked up an Xpert DVD Maker from ebay for about $30 with shipping and guess what, the quality is miles better. Dazzle, you've burned me on two purchases in a row. I can assure you, I will never purchase another Dazzle product again, and I wouldn't recommend ANYONE else to buy one of their products as well.
Functions quietley and as promised. No longer have problems viewing videos and my laptop overheating. Would recommend for anyone gaming or movie watching,
Hey I'm not usually one to write something like this, but this needs to be said. I got this last year around christmas time, and I loved it. It worked great, 40 gigs for the price of a 10 gig ipod, even had a changeable battery. Great sound quality, the interface, well ok no one ever beats apples interface, but it worked. After about 10 months, all of a sudden the sound stopped coming out of hte headphones. Its not like I was throwing it around, it either A sat on my car seat, B sat on my desk @ work, or C sat on my desk @ home. I took it apart because Creative's wonderful customer service led me through so many hoops only to find out that I would have to basically pay for a new one to get it fixed, so being a junior at an engineering college with experience in electronics, figured it wouldnt hurt to even look at it. I took it apart, and the headphone jack had broken off of the board in 2 places. In one place it was a simple soldering job to fix, but on the other side, it actually tore the tab and induction coil off of the board. I repaired the left side and can get sound out of the left but no chance at sound out of the right because instead of breaking the solder or the contact, it tore the board. Now I'm stuck with the do I pay for a whole new player (I could actually go buy a 10gig one and put the 40 gig drive in and then see if i could put the 10gig drive in my laptop)- but after how creative treated me even though they new this was a recurring problem and obviously a defective design, I would rather pay more for the ipod. I would not recommend buying this unless creative changes their practices-or you want something this expensive for a year or less.
This paper is exactly what I needed. It is a nice, thick paper. It is however, a bit darker (I have uploaded photos) than the image here. Another annoyance is the tape to hold the end of the paper onto the roll is placed so that you lose a good 6 inches. Regardless, I will be ordering again when I run out because it is very effective and I'd rather lose 6 inches of thick paper than have thin paper.
How come you don't own one already? EVERYone has one of these things. C'mon, you're not "cool" unless you got an iPod, man. I bought the 80 gig black one cause I think black electronics are slick. I went with the 80 gig version, cause you can NEVER have enough space in electronics. So last year I made the leap.It's nice. Sounds fine - depending on what you're playing it on - some speaker systems are better than others - but it's a great thing to have. No more burning CDs, or using my CD changer in my car. I use a microphone jack in my car stereo and a $12 cable to plug this thing in. This thing takes scratches and fingerprints like crazy though, so in no time yours will look like you've had it forever.There's a reason why these have sold so well - THEY WORK THAT GOOD. The iTunes setup is nice, the functionality of the iPod is unparralleled in simpleness, and it just looks cool. Mine has frozen up at odd times now and then, but it hasn't been a huge issue. It's a slick thing. Are you STILL reading this? Dude, get thee an iPod, NOW.
Support for the radar.This device was recommended to me and bought to order.Nothing can register beyond the satisfaction of the brand
My previous printer was an Epson Stylus Photo 700 (1998). It gave good results, but alas, technology marched on and left me behind. Being a research freak, I read every review I could find and decided to pony up the bucks for the R800. I have several years of darkroom experience and know what it takes to turn out a really good print. Reviews by professionals indicated that I could expect outstanding results. Folks, I'm here to tell you, they didn't lie. Almost all the reviews recommended using Epson's Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Free shipping for $25.00 or more at Amazon, 100 4x6 for 13.69 and 20 8x10 for $14.42 - do the math! Best prices around)and the results are outstanding! I have a supply of various Kodak inkjet photo papers and the results are good, but not great. I use them for proofs now. The results with Epson paper are worth the price of admission. Now do yourself a huge favor, READ THE MANUAL, cover to cover. When your print properties come up, EXPERIMENT - don't hesitate to use the advanced tab. Ignore the warning box that tries to scare you away, the best is yet to come. Have fun, turn off the high speed printing, (wow, what a difference) click on some boxes, make some changes - folks you're gonna be surprised! Click on the drop down arrows and check out what Epson calls vivid. Look at the subtle differences in the finished product. The gloss optimizer cartridge is worth its weight in gold. With a little practice, you'll be turning out Custom Lab results. Epson has been known for making printers that are stingy with ink usage while turning out a quality finished product(anybody out there ever tried to keep an HP inkjet in cartridges without taking out a second mortgage?). That low thirst level is apparent in these cartridges too. The moral of the story is: BUY IT - but don't tell anyone where you got those fabulous prints - your friends will be pestering you to do all their prints too.Here I am, almost a year later, still a very happy puppy. I'm a bit puzzled by some of the lengthy bad reviews. I still buy only Epson Premium Glossy papers. I've tried some HP samples and get the same results as with the Kodak mentiond above, good, but not great. Never tried making CD labels, I'm just a photo kinda guy. Ya gets what ya pays for. 10/25/05
This detector works well in any situation. I have found Whistler to be more reliable than any other detector brands. This unit works well in any situation. Quiet in town when it needs to be and it will alert you on the hiway when needed.The only drawback I see is the display is rather dim in the daylight. It's hard to see even on bright when the sun is out.
These speakers are banging! I love them. The reviews here made me want them. Buy them!
worked great for about a week and the completely stopped working. can't turn it on even if it's on the charger
I used it for about 1 hour; could barely hear it; then tossed it; it doesn't have enough power
This cable is good quality and is a steal for the price. Works great with my Toshiba HD-A3 HD-DVD player and Toshiba 30HF66 Tube HDTV at 1080i. Picture quality is simply stunning and there were no problems.
We dumped Direct TV and install this in the attic.It had to be in the attic because of our association.I get great reception.I have a tile roof and live in Riverside, Ca. I get all the LA channels plus and bunch of other ones on the higher channel numbers.I took my wife and I about 5 minutes to get it pointing the right way. The picture on our 52" Sharp HD TV is amazing.I have a splitter on it and it easily runs 2 TVs.Best part is no monthly charges for watching TV.I also bought the mast and attached it to a piece of plywood and put in the attic. Easy!
I bought this turntable to replace an old but excellent Connoisseur turntable I was using to transfer LPs to audio disc. The Connoisseur required a new belt at $60 so I thought I would buy the Sony.I immediately notice a major problem - significant rumble. Annoying, but I could deal with this by applying a low frequency cut-off filter.Many transcriptions had noticeable distortion on loud passages but I put this down to a problem with the LPs. Then I re-transcribed two LPs I had previously recorded with the Connoisseur. These recordings now had significant and highly annoying distortion in loud passages. It probably wouldn't be noticeable with pop music but with loud legato passages in classical music, e.g., choruses or organ pieces, it is terrible. This is not overload as I was careful not to have line-in at too high a volume.Conclusion: this turntable has a cheap and nasty cartridge and/or pre-amplifier. I'm junking the Sony and going back to the Connoisseur.
I'm up & running after one day of tinkering with the software & hardware. I E-Mialed support twice because I had concerns of the negative reviews I read in Amazon.com. They replyed the next day. Their assistance was very helpful. I'm happy to say that I don't see ANY problems with this unit. I'm very happy after one day of working out the complexities of the Riot. I don't need USB2.0. The transfer rates are very fast with 1.10. Beside how many users have 2.0 at this time. I don't. I use the XP OS and everything installed & works correctly. I'm stoked about storing my ENTIRE (400) CD collection on the RIOT. I thought about this purchase for a long time. I hope others out there are as pleased as I am with this unit.
This is exactly what I needed to store all of my school documents! Many options to place password and many other programs on it! Truly a must for any college student.
This is a replacement in kind for the standard Canon Eyecup. I am currently using a T2i/550D and this fits right on. No surprises here as this is a genuine Canon part.
very nice view, zooms itself, follows your face a very smart cam.its good at white and bright light, needs to be adjusted at dim light or low freq lights.
The sound isn't very great. I have BOSE earbuds already and just wanted some spares. There is NO COMPARISON.Get the BOSE instead.
My mother has had two InfoGlobes that each lasted about a year and a half. I decided to try the Emerson. She had difficulty seeing the display in spite of the character size, so she now has another InfoGlobe. Other than this, it is a well made unit.
I picked up the Sansa to replace my iRiver T10, another ultralight MP3 player. This one does everything that I wanted and more and does it well. For some reason, Sandisk has an exclusive deal with that blue and yellow big box chain (you know the one) where they have a special firmware for this same player that gives you access to Rhapsody channels (subscription), automatically downloading playlists that are AWESOME. It's like have your own personal FM station in your pocket. This player blows away any other for this feature alone. If you are going to buy this player, get it from that store.My biggest gripes with the Sansa are the tiny buttons that take too much effort to press (esp the menu/on-off button. Why should I need two hands for such a tiny device??). The slowish boot time (~10 secs) didn't bother me at all.Pros: Price is nice, Dual DRM gives you plenty of choice, works fantastic with Rhapsody. Video is quite watchable. Packed with features that put the Nano to shame.Cons: Tiny buttons, easily scratched surface (you MUST buy a protector). Accessory variety pales in comparison to the iPod selection. Media conversion software is so-so.
* urban elevation data is poor. Don't expect to find the 100ft hill next door on the map, and don't expect to see it on the 3d mode.* I've played with it for a few hours now and it crashed once (on winXP)* There's no way to set a default directory for exporting pictures.. and it won't remember where you last exported to. Annoying.* Fire roads in state parks (Big Basin Redwoods for me) show up BARELY, but are not named. Park trails do not show up.* A lot of window boxes are &quot;modal&quot;.. meaning you can't leave the window open while viewing another window. This means that you can't compare legs of routes side-by-side. You can't compare route profiles. These are unnecessary (AFAIK) limitations in the software and should be considered bugs.* As you might expect, there are occasional inaccuracies in the map, specifically in the urban areas. The maps tend to be older sometimes, which I guess can cause these problems. Don't buy this as a reliable road map.* The CA set consists of like 12 cds. You have to insert like 5 of them and go through InstallShield for each one so that TNav knows you have the region (and haven't pirated it). You still have to insert each of the 12 cds whenever you want to view a different region. I haven't seen an option to cache the map data on hard drive instead of inserting the cds.On the positive side, this program does have really need route/waypoint features. I like being able to freehand draw over a dirt road and then view the elevation profile for the road.. You could do the same for hiking trails (if you know exactly where the trail runs!).. The 3d mode is really neat too, although I think the 3d-glasses are a joke.I can't compare this to other programs because I haven't used any others.. I'm giving this 3 because the current average of 4.5 stars is too high.
I have connected several 3.5" drives, and 3 different 2.5" laptop drives (using an adapter, which is not included), and copied a lot of data in Windows XP with no problems. It even works with Ghost 8, to re-image PCs. I have 2 similar devices, from other manufacturers, and both have failed within a few weeks, intermittently not recognizing the drives (they also cost more money than this one so paying more doesn't guarantee success here). It seems that these devices are hit and miss as far as whether they work or not. Make sure to connect it in the correct sequence: IDE, DC power, AC power, wait for the drive to come ready, then USB.
The fan on my Sapphire 4670 became noisy after 6 months. Since I appreciate a quiet computer, I wanted to install a quality ball-bearing fan. The VF-700 looked perfect, but the Zalman website did not say whether or not it would fit the 4670. I decided to take a chance. It did not fit because the slots in the mounting bracket did not line up with the mounting holes on the 4670. After a little grinding work on the VF-700 mounting bracket with a Dremel too, it fit. I am pleased. The 4670 stays cool at the low fan speed, and the fan is inaudible.
I have had this ipod for about a week and i have 2473 song s on it which i downloaded in a hour! it has very sharp while you play your videos and music videos i am a newcomer to the ipod and love my black 30 gb video ipodNote: Buy a usb power adaptor it came with the previous ipods but not this one, THIS IPOD IS WORTH THE PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought the ViviCam 20 and cannot use on my computer with Microsoft Windows XP. They tell me it could damage my computer now or in the future if I use it.
I was looking for the cheapest digital camera I could find that would take adequate shots of small collectibles for listing on eBay. I bought the Argus 3200 at a great price, knowing it had almost no internal memory. A second problem was that my older system has no USB port. My solution was to buy the SanDisk 128 MB flash card, and a card reader that plugs into the printer port--both from Amazon. Both have worked fine for me so far. At this time, a 32 MB card would be adequate for my purposes, but I don't regret buying the extra capacity--and the 128 costs little more than a 64. The SanDisk card arrived in three days-- with no shipping charge--and the price was much better than off the rack in my own city.
I have been using this system for a while now, I must say it is very fast! I did some comperasment to Penium4 1.8 Nothwood.The Athlon 1800+ smoked Penium4 in almost evry aspect.Without a doubt AThlon XP is much faster from Peniums (same clock) Athlon have diffrent architecture from Penium4, they meke more operation per second thats why the are faster.Athlon XP + Windows XP = Extreeme Perfomace
Cable works fine. First time into HD connection. Saw other cables on other sites which were way too high. Bought this, works fine!Payed more for shipping than for the cable itself. Don't know what the expensive cables do but I'm sure not much more than this.
Wonderful quality and sound. I can listen comfortably at a small volume and large. Really enhances the experience of watching videos on your laptop to give a movie-like audio feel.What I dont like about this product is that they produce alot of noise both inside and out. There is NO attempt by the company to reduce noise on the outside of the headphone. In fact you can see the speaker from the outside looking in. So take that into account when playing these puppies.That being said, the sound they produce for the listener and the second-hand listener is above-par and very comfortable.Highly recommended.
Like most, I did all of my research, and read the opinions everyone else wrote (you know what they say about opinions!) - and kept hearing people talk about Shure and Bose, etc). But, I saw these and had read an article on them elsewhere, so thought I'd try them out. Have had them for over a month now, and these really are fantastic. I am very particular about sound, and these provide a great, deep, pure sound (I have the 30gb iPod). Crisp highs, deep lows, great midrange. The construction is solid, and it comes with 3 sizes and two different materials of covers for the earbuds. I prefer the large rubber-ish ones--they are EXTREMELY comfortable, you can wear them for hours and hours with no irritation or discomfort, and even when mowing my grass, they block out most of the engine noise. They provide great noise reduction. Wore them on a 4 hour flight and were perfect. I can't say enough about them.
The 570 is terrific bang for the buck. Considering that electronics are antiques in 3-5 years, I feel like I made a great choice based on features, quality and price.
This is a pretty good product; you just have to be careful pulling on the wires or it gets tangled very easily. I would buy it again.
It would be nice if Timbuk2 included this with their bags... but of course, that would be too easy.As much as I liked myTimbuk2 Commute 2.0 Laptop Messenger Bag(black, on black, over black) it dug into my shoulder when I had it full of stuff.Looked for a pad, this one matched the bag, and other reviewers liked how it fit, so i got it.Its PERFECT for what I was looking for. The padding isnt overly squishy, its comfortable, and it matches my bag.And, It wasnt TOO expensive.
TV has great color and clarity. The remote is very cool that the buttons glow in the dark. I would definately purchase it again!
I purchased this cable because I wanted a way to run a USB cable in a space where normal cables (that have plugs that stick out of the socket by over 3.5cm and then have the cable coming out the end of that) would not fit or would damage a cable itself if it were forced into the space.I was pleased that the cable I received is *not* exactly per the image for this product.The image shows a cable whose right-angle connector is about as long as the classical plug, but with the cable coming out the side rather than the end.Instead, the item I received has a shorter plug for its right-angle connector: when inserted, it sticks out only a bit over 2cm (instead of well over 3.5cm). This is just over half as far as would be the case if the cable were exactly as pictured. This extra space allows me to easily insert and remove the cable in the originally expected confined space -- without moving or rearranging at all!The other connector, to which a standard USB cable connects, is a little shorter than I expected (only 4cm intstead of 5), but that also seems good. Overall length is about 27cm, or just over 10 inches if you do not count the right-angle connector.The quality seems good. The cable itself is neither oversized (and too stiff) or too thin (and flimsy), and the connectors feel sound.
Tired of having to look for batteries all around the house. Well STOP! This Wall Power pack will stop all those tedieous moments and give you the power you need when you need it.
Got this for my mom's new pc to plug in her embroidery sewing machine... After about a half hour of reboots and reinstalls and multiple downloads from the company's site, I finally realized that this product claims to have drivers that work with Windows 7, but only the 32 bit version.So double check and make sure you don't have 64 bit windows. I did get the hardware recognized by windows but with an Exclamation point on the device manager. It had a Code 10 error, which means that the drivers were not allowing the hardware to start. So avoid if you have 64 bit anything with Windows, but especially 7.Or avoid altogether: Because we then ordered this product:TRENDnet USB to Serial Converter TU-S9 (Blue)And my 62 year old mother received the package herself, followed the installation instructions herself and got her port working. So I'd go with the TrendNet product.
At the time I ordered this item, the documentation said that it worked on Windows 98 SE, which it did not. The only thing that saved this was when I hooked up another computer with XP.
Hi,Okay. How can I make this COMPLETELY CLEAR to everyone who reads this....I bought a pair of these Koss blue PortaPro's in 1988. It's now Feb 2006. That's 17 years ago. I bought them in a store in New England which had like 30 models all on display at that time, and I tried them all. I FELL IN LOVE with the PortaPro's.About 6 months ago my son tore out the wires! My heart sank as I had believed I'd keep these forever. I even replaced the foam/sponges on them 3x in all those years and the 3rd set really should have been replaced as well by now. I used to buy cheap $5.00 headphones just for the sponge covers to replace on my Koss's.I love SOLID, CRISP bass. Nothing else I've ever heard has it like these. I listen to heavy metal (Warrior), etc. with really heavy low and mids and screaming highes, and these have that.I don't know how they did it, but these are perfection in design, and tonight I'm giddy to find that THEY STILL MAKE THEM?!?? :) I'm so happy I could pass out.Well, I shouldn't be surprised. These really are the best headphones I've ever tried and I used to go into the studio for sessions. I'd use these whenever possible even in the studio. Only problem was they weren't isolated and the sound can leak out into the mic, so they aren't meant for vocal monitoring, etc.I honestly love KOSS now after trying these, and am also happy to read that other people are in agreement with my original beliefs. Remember, I was here first tho originally buying them in 1988! :)Cons, The little sponge bumpers always dug into my temples a little bit too much, but I just bent the metal band out a bit and with time the sponges got softer. Andy they're UGLY. But who cares!If anyone knows a set of earbuds or full headphones with isolation that have the sound of these PortaPros, then I want to hear from you ASAP.Thanks and take care.PS I don't write reviews very often, but these are one of only a couple of products in my whole lifetime that I truly loved. I'm 35 now.
The product was received within the expected timeframe. However, I am unable to install the encryption software. No instructions, no support contact number.
So far, I have used only Nikon CP II and am very happy with it. I have two 77mm, one 72mm, one 67mm, and one 52mm ones. I want to get another 77mm for one of my lenses since I am lazy to move it from one lens to the other. Reading good reviews for the B+W, I order one. To my surprise, it does not block light from my LCD completely when I turn the ring to maximize the polarization effect. My Nikons do this without any problem. Field test confirms my finding. The polarization effect is too weak, and the color is not pleasing to my eyes. After several trials, I request a return. Thanks to Amazon for the return policy.
This a solid Polaroid product. Please keep carrying it for those of us who still have Polaroid-based special events camera equipment.
Who cares of recording voices of course it will not be good, how can you get a quality mike to fit in this package size, what idiot would tape lectures with it, buy a cassette recorder, I got this for music and the quality is awesome, the size is great and 1 gig of memmory is great. I would recommend it for music or digitized lectures on CD ROM (after being converted to the proper formats), mp3s or other compression formats that are compatable with this unit.
We looked at this same camera at Sam's Club and even Walmart, and the price was still better on amazon.
Most importantly the sound of the U3 is amazing. I have yet to hear a mp3 player that sounds better (and I have spent a fair amount of time with nano and ipod video). When I use the equalizer and other effects on the U3 they actually enhance the music. On other devices it is hit or miss. The different ways you can tweak your music is unbelievable. With 60mW of power (30mW+30mW) the U3 can really drive headphones and IEMs well. If you have a great set of cans you are in for a treat.The design of this player is fantastic. While the Nano is technically smaller by volume the U3 feels smaller and fits much better in pockets than the Nano. The fact that the Nano is longer and wider contribute to it feeling bigger. The U3 also weighs significantly less than Nano. The U3 weighs 1.11 oz while the Nano weighs 1.5 oz. While this does not sound like much it is noticable in pocket. The layout of the buttons and joystick are perfect. While it takes a while to learn the interface on the U3 once you do, it is very easy to navigate.The screen is awesome. The colors are vibrant and the text is crisp and clear. I also love the fact that you can change the GUI theme skin. The screen has all the pertinent information you need while playing songs. While the screen is too small for my taste, relating to pictures and video, it is still a nice feature to have. I would rather have the smaller device (and thus smaller screen). I did not buy the device for the picture and video viewing.The features of this device are spectacular. MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, FLAC, XviD, song lyrics, text files, FM radio, line in recording, voice recording, record FM radio, the list goes on and on. I'm not aware of any other flash based device that has all these features. While this did not impact me because I encode my mp3 files, there is no DRM support but it is coming. I'm not aware of other flash based mp3 players that have all these feature.The U3 is very durable. There is no question that the U3 is leaps and bounds more durable than the Nano. It is very difficult to scratch. You can wipe it with your shirt without worrying that you are going to damage it. The U3 also feels very solidly built.The battery time is very good, I get a lot of play time on the U3. I average 16 - 19 hours of play time with VBR mp3 files on one charge. For the size of this device and the color screen I think that is very good.The fact that the U3 is also a UMS device that shows up as as a drive when plugged into a PC or Mac is a huge plus. No software is needed to download mp3s, pictures, or video. When I was on vacation I just plugged into the Mac and dragged files over to U3. It is that easy. Being dependent on software to download tunes (or toher media) to your mp3 player is a drag.Download speeds to the U3 via USB2 are astounding. Cowon rates it at 35Mbps and it is very close to this. I have no idea what the Nano is rated but I can tell you that the U3 is at least twice as fast. It is such a pleasure to be able to move stuff over this fast. For me this is a huge plus.Dynamic playlist is also a very nice feature to have. It is great to be able to create a playlist of what you want to listen to on the go.Firmware updates happen on a very regular basis with Cowon. They are constantly improving their devices. I have had the U3 for a month and there has all ready been updates to enhance the device. This is not the case with all mp3 player companies. DRM support will be coming very soon.The U3 experience is not with out faults. The fact that Cowon did not include a neck strap, armband, or carrying case is a major bummer. For the amount of money this cost in my mind this is inexcusable. The U3 is also pricey but I imagine that the non Sandisk, Apple, Samsung, etc. companies like Cowon are paying a lot more money for flash memory. I would still take the 2gb U3 over the 4gb Nano any day of the week. The start up also takes a little bit longer than I would like.Bottom line: you will love this MP3 player.
Solidly built. Well engineered. Great directions! Very happy! 2nd mount a charm. First bought a Peerless 670P. What a complete piece of junk!! Night and day difference between the two. But this one!!!!
Although I'm not aware of having carpal tunnel syndrome like a previous reviewer, I found this product very painful to use, even after just a few minutes. The front cushion bolster-thingy is too high, both above and below the front of the stand. The laptop also slides off the side of the stand much too easily, and will fall onto the floor if you use it on a desk without the front cushion (the product comes with a warning about that!). With a 13-inch Macbook Pro on a 13-inch stand, there is no space at the edges to build an addition onto, that might serve to hold the laptop in place. The back part of the stand is quite good, however, and it does a reasonable job of keeping one's lap from overheating.After tossing away the front cushion and getting busy with some corrugated cardboard and duct tape, my iLap has been augmented with what looks rather like shark fins. A single structure is held in place largely by the front rim under the stand, fits across the upper edge, and sticks out at both sides enough to stop the front edge of the laptop from sliding forwards or sideways. With that radical addition, I'm quite happy with the iLap. Duct tape triumphs again!
I dropped it in a puddle, dried it, and stuck it back in my camera. Still working.
Definitivamente SONY hace muy buenos productos. Esta c&aacute;mara toma bonitas fotos, con mucha facilidad. Es una c&aacute;mara liviana y compacta. Tiene buena potencia de zoom. El &uacute;nico inconveniente es que hoy en 2011 ya es un modelo viejo y existen cientos de modelos nuevos con mas cosas, sin embargo aun utilizo esta c&aacute;mara para ir a fiestas, reuniones o tomar fotos en mi trabajo, es muy buena, le dura mucho la pila y muy f&aacute;cil de usar. Me gusta mucho esta c&aacute;mara y aun no pienso cambiarla. Debo anotar que me compr&eacute; una H50 de SONY la cual uso al salir a pasear o de vacaciones pero esta aun no tiene cambio.
Came as promised and easy to install. Just make sure you screw the supports into a beam!Looks great in the bedroom.
I purchased this item on Sept. 6 this year and haven't used it until a couple of days ago, then I found it didn't work at all. I thought that the battery was dead, so bought a new one and put it in. It still didn't work. I want to return or exchange, but realized that the return window has been closed on Oct. 17. What can I do?
I have had many problems in the past with replacement cartridges for my Canon ipx3000. The cartridges leaked when removing the seals. This one was simple easy and perfect. They are the best cartridges I have used (out of hundreds) including OEM cartridges.
This is a great laser printer for the price. Got mine for under $60 after MIB. Does everything as advertised. I did some research before I brought this and the only negative thing said about this printer is that it is noisy. So I expected it to be really loud. After hearing it for myself, I have to agree that it isn't quiet but it isn't that loud either. It isn't going to wake up your neighbors.Only problem I had with it is that it seem to draw a lot of power when it isn't in save power mode. Enough to trip the UPS on my computer to go temporarily to battery whenever it's running. Probably won't be a problem if I can plug it into a different circuit that my other computer equipement is on but being this is a home office, I don't have a seperate circuit in the same room.
This item is great! No static and I don't have to have the radio full blast just to hear my music! I'm totally clueless when it comes to stuff like this and this was very simple to use! Great product!!
I'm a mom of 5 who homeschools. When it comes to printing, we need something that falls in between an office grade printer and a standard deskjet. This was the answer. I get about 500 pages MORE than it says it can print per cartridge, not to mention the quiet, fast printing quality. I have not been let down!
I bought this multifunction machine for telecommuting from home. There are other models by other manufacturers significantly less expensive with comparable quality, but few that market themselves as compatible with wireless networking. I specifically bought this expensive machine for that feature.Unfortunately, to set up or add to an existing wireless network, an optional proprietary part (SCX-00LA) needs to be purchased and installed. What Samsung doesn't tell you, however, is that the SCX-00LA is not available in the United States, there is no timeline for its release. The overly expensive machine you bought specifically for that one feature is now an expensive paperweight one room over from the desktop. (After tripping over the 16' + 10' foot USB 2.0 extension cord, and ripping the USB port from my $3,000.00 desktop, I decided not to chance it with the 26' USB cord running through the house again.)Samsung support was completely unhelpful (one condescending schlub actually told me that this machine is not marketed as wireless compatible in the US (despite Samsung's own website)) and it took two full weeks to ascertain the correct status of the SCX-00LA and its unavailability. Samsung's final response? Marketing people are working on it. Send it back to the reseller (too late and the packaging is gone.) Sorry.In short, the 4720-F is a decent machine with decent fax and print quality and is easily set up, but it doesn't deliver what it promises. Samsung support is misrepresentative, condescending, and completely worthless (even to merely get information about the unavailable part) and I've ended up with a very expensive paperweight. I'll never buy Samsung again, and I suggest you don't chance it with this model.
I have had these headphones for four years, they still sound and feel as good as the day I got them. Sound is remarkable, like being there. I have worn these for hours with no ear pain or discomfort of any kind. I have had many different brands and type of head phones, these top them all, for almost any price. Bose sets are far over priced for about the same or less sound quality. These are the best I have ever had for sound reproduction of mostly classic rock. Will buy another set when these where out, if they ever do. I do treat them with the respect and care such an important part of my music experience deserves, they have not fell apart or one side stopped working as others have said, you need to just treat them like a fine piece of equipment they are, they are not meant to be thrown around and the wiring tugged on, they are not a toy. For anyone that appreciates good sound of their music these are the ones to get. Buy them and sit back and enjoy.
I was looking for a mid-grade tripod for plein air painting and outdoor photography and this one tripod is an excellent answer to meet both needs. The unit comes with TWO removable quick-release grips for cameras or other items, making this spot on for my dual interests. The weight and quality of the unit is more than adequate for supporting still or video cameras, and it does a great job holding my upright easel arm and panel for oil painting outside. While other models might come with a canvas bag for more than twice as much, this unit was priced right and free shipping! No regrets here...
Initially, we purchased a Samsung DVD changer. We used it for two weeks in our RV. When we arrived home &amp; connected it to our home TV, we had a red screen. After speaking with a tech support rep, we returned the unit to our local Sam's Club store and picked out another Samsung unit, the DVD/VCR combo. Upon connecting it up to our Sony wide screen TV, we again had the red screen problem. Since this seems to be a fairly common problem, why does Tech Support claim no knowledge of this?? My husband accidently discovered a switch on the front &amp; when he switched it to &quot;Progressive&quot;, the red screen went away!! We now have a great picture. But this just all happened today, so I will update if any further problems arise.
Works just fine, good feel -- typical Logitech product -- Amazon will ship with free super saver shipping (at time of this writing) -- so if you're looking for a no frills, USB, optical, two-button, scroll-wheel mouse at a reasoable price and aren't in a hurry to get it, this item is a good choice. As noted by another reviewer, it's more of a silver than a white color -- Amazon really should update the description.
I don't do reviews, but felt the need to do one for this. See, I had used duct tape (didn't have any painters tape) to tape up cardboard to my car windows before the arrival of hurricane Irene. My windshield has a pretty long hairline crack so I didn't want to take any chances either. Well, it was all for naught because Irene came and went with a whimper (at least in my part of town). As I was taking off the duct tape and the cardboards I realized the tape was starting to leave some pretty tough and nasty residue. When I was finished, there was duct tape residue all over the place. It was impossible to scrub off so after a while I gave up and went online and googled info. I was reading a lot of recommendations for Goo Gone among other stuff. I had never heard of Goo Gone prior, but decided I'd give it a shot.I was a little skeptical considering how tough duct tape residue is to remove, but I hoped for the best. Well, let me tell you, IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM! I used cotton balls to splotch it over the residue, let it set for a little while (a minute at the most, even though the instructions say you have to let it set for 3 minutes), then I scrubbed with the cotton ball and watched as the residue disappeared. No damage to the car's paint either. I was so relieved! This stuff works as advertised and then some. I'll recommend it from now on as this is a great product! And I'm not prone to hyperbole either.
I should have read all the negative reviews that are out there about BOSE. They sound super thin.. no middle tones. The passive sub-woofer is a joke. I did a comparison on the same Onkyo receiver I have between my super old, cheap floor standing speakers (some off brand from BestBuy, bought in 2002) and this system. Every single song I played, sounded better on my old speakers.Just go for JBL, HK.. or whatever else.. just not these here. Sad, I was really looking forward to de-clutter my living room.
I read some reviews on this product and decided to give it a try. After several attempts on an old MC Hammer CD I came to realize this thing wasn't working. But then, I tried it on a PS2 disc and voila! The thing worked so well it actually sped up loading times. So, what did I do differently? I figured out the trick. Throughout the whole process you must turn at the same speed, as to create an equal surface texture throughout the whole disc. Then I tried it on the MC hammer cd and voila! Both the CD and DVD both play well. So why the 4 of 5 stars? If i didn't figure out the turn trick it would have never worked.
This is my first DVD player, and I only was able to get it because I could afford this one. I have had it almost a year and am quite satisfied with the purchase. If you occasionally unplug it for a day, the software resets and it works fine. I learned this from tech support, which was helpful and available. Is it the greatest DVD player? Probably not, but for less than 100 clams, it is good enough. It is infinitely superior to a VCR and not much more expensive. Using a good DVD player cleaner occasionally also helps. Since I hooked it up so that there is no electricity to it when it is off, I have had fewer problems. It is constantly resetting the software and avoiding those messy glitches.i just bought one for my daughter for Christmas.
It's a good stand for my MACBOOK PRO.I also found out that it could hold a heavy textbook easily for college students.
good product, works i think. I had it in a 2003 ford mustang with light dimming issues, but i think my problem with that was more then just needing a cap. I run a power acoustik 2000 watt rms amp with two jbl 12's in sealed box. The instructions are vague but being a auto mechanic i was able to figure it out. So if your not mechanically or electrical savvy get a professional to install this item. As incorrect installation could cause a fire or the item to explode in your face. I also recommend 0 gauge or bigger wire for this item, since your probably running a 2000 watt amp.
works pretty well but the other reviews on here make it out to sound better than it actually does. the other reviews also say they never get static, but i do get static ever now and then. i do a lot of driving in different areas though. i drive about 12 hours a day for work and have to switch the station for the transmitter to work maybe 5 times a day. not bad.
I have an Apple PowerBook with an 80 GB Internal Drive which by the time I load all my apps, there is very little room for files. This small footprint, high capacity drive is perfect for travel. It holds a mirror copy of my main computer allowing me to take everything on the road. When I get home, everything I've updated while traveling is moved back to the main computer. Added plus is that in almost every hotel we stay there are never enough electric outlets. Since the LaCie draws it's power from the the laptop, this is one more problem solved. I am absolutey thrilled with this little gem, especialy the size and Amazon's great price.
I purchased the Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for use with a tripod when taking portraits and sunsets. The remote does just what it is advertised to do. I use it with a Nikon D50. I love the delayed settings available with my Nikon. I wish it were possible to use the remote from the rear of my camera but I have adapted to positioning myself on the side of the camera. It is one more tool to give the user more control over the picture moment.
I got this product from Woot a while back and since have integrated my PC with the HDTV in the living room. This keyboard is the glue that makes it work because without it, you can't interact with the PC.It's not perfect. The mouse is slow and imprecise and it requires a two-handed operation. It might have been better with an integrated trackball or a touchpad, but it does work and it's sufficient for most "living room" PC tasks. What we use it for is primarily web-surfing/internet lookups, e-mail, and videos/multimedia. Since it is in the living room and uses the TV screen (we have a 50' Sony LCD projection HDTV), we can run it at 1280x1024 and still see it from the couch (about 10-15 feet away).I've tried using it for the universal remote features and it doesn't really do that well. We have DirecTV and I really haven't found any universal remotes that do DirecTV well. (And I haven't spend the $70+ on the Harmony remote, so I don't know about that one.) So the IR blaster feature on our well-used keyboard really doesn't get used much.The keyboard is RF so it works great in the many non-line of sight situations I have in my living room with the wife, a baby, and a 10-year old. [Get out of the way, kid!]I really enjoy being able to sit out in the living room with the family while my wife reads and the kids play and then point out some cool website or video from the internet that they can see then go back to whatever they're doing.We do not use it for games. I don't think the keyboard would really be good for games, but we just don't do computer games much. (That's what the XBOX and Wii are for!)The 'o' key is very flaky. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. It sounds like a common problem with this keyboard. It used to work great but after a while it's just having problems.Pros:* Easy to use on your lap from the couch* Integrated mouse* Wireless (obviously)* Rechargeable with nice charging base (which sits under our TV and is only used for recharging)* RF so it doesn't need to be pointing at the baseCons:* Mouse is slow and imprecise* Keys get stiff and sometimes stop working
I use this with my AT&T; iPhone 4 running iOS 5. I have my voice commands processed by the iPhone rather than by the parrot device and voice commands get through well, and starting voice command is as simple as quickly pressing the Green button. Once I have an iPod hook-up installed in my car, I am looking forward to using this to change playlists! Unfortunately, there is no A2DP support, so aside from voice commands and talking on the phone, there's not much you can do with this device (unless you have Siri), and unfortunately I can't even get my GPS app to send its voice commands through the CK3100.No one has complained of any issues when talking to me, and the volume is plenty loud on my Volvo stereo system (I have the non-premium sound system). The microphone is not too large and is well hidden near my rear-view mirror, yet it still seems to be having no trouble receiving me. The clip is adjustable so you can point it wherever, which is nice. Minus one star for not including A2DP support for listening to music and using all of my other apps through my car's stereo, but a great device so far nonetheless!
This is an outdated model. If you find someone selling it in the original unopened factory package beware. The rechargeable batteries may have been sitting around unused for years. There's a good chance they are dead beyond resuscitation. I got my radios to work only when I put in standard nonrechargeable batteries but by the second day the speaker on one of the units gave out. I dont think I got more than a half hour of use out of these units before throwing them away. My kids have some toy walkie-talkies from Lego that are made better than these!
I love this product. I didn't use the lens armor so I can't comment on that. But the armor for the body fits perfectly and does a good job of protecting from small bumps. Two thumbs up.
Case and battery worth the price in the kit instead of separately. Metal strap too long and slippery on the shoulders.
This Wireless Key/Mouse is great! It has gave me no troubles. The battery life is great! (last over a month, using rechargeable batteries). The mouse could run off 1 battery, while the keyboard uses 3 battery (has to).The signal is also great. Gives you just over a bedroom's signal distance.The thing I wish though, if the keys were quieter (like the one that came with my Compaq PC).
This is a fantastic all-in-one for my needs. Great for a home-office. Communicates fast with your computer, prints pictures and written reports very clearly and vividly. I have had no problems with the faxing aspect, nor the copier/scanner.Pros: Sleek, stylish and functional with clear and concise buttons. Display screen is easy to read. Price is definately affordable. Has a direct port that you can connect to from your camera.Cons: Ink cartridges are small (as stated in other reviews), paper tray capacity is minimal, and scanner feed tends to jam up a bit if you are scanning more than 2-3 pages.Overall, quite pleased with my choice!
Concerned over connectivity, having to reposition the unit while driving to recieve optimum sound. Sometimes it sounds like only half of the tracks are making contact.
Just like the title says it, this is a little pricy guy.I consider this a little gem, though!You can mount anything on top of your hot shoe, such as a GoPro or a voice recorder and have it swivel.
This box does a great job. It allows two amplifiers to switch between one set of speakers. Use a separate AC/DC converter plugged into a switched outlet for a super convenient way to switch the amps. Well built, can be wall mounteted or on a shelf.
Bought these to fit cd's and cd booklets, one on each side. They barely fit the cd's alone and forget about the booklets!
Needed a cheap pair of earphones for work in a warehouse where conveyor belts and fans are super loud. Fit nicely in ears. Nice length. Decent sound quality. And they're a reputable brand. I'm satisfied!
Thought Pyle Quality would be a little better.(Kinda tinny sounding) But for the price this set is OK. Good starters
I think this is a great camera. I got it for a trip to Russia a year ago, and it worked really well. My pictures have turned out very clear and sharp. The only problem is that now it's about a year and a half old (having taken about 100 rolls of film), it doesn't always take the picture right away, despite pressing the button and the auto focusing lights coming on. But as long as I am patient, it works well. Pictures are still excellent quality.
I found this hd under the tree this christmas and am very pleased with it so far. Right now, it is smartly perched atop my mac mini while it smoothly transfers and stores my files. The best part...it requires absolutley no installation not even a reboot! All I had to do was plug it in, stack it, hook up the firewire, and seconds later it was ready to hold all my music, photos, and photoshop/illustrator files. The only downside is that it's a tiny bit louder than my mac mini (occasionally makes a few clicking noises, nothing major)--but still very very quiet in comparison to other hd's. All in all I'm extremely pleased so far and would recommend this hd to any mac mini owner.
The Palm Vx is a wonderful handheld. Hands down the Palm Vx will perform most daily tasks. From the address book to the memo pad the Palm Vx is the best value handheld on the market. It comes with 8MB of RAM although it is not expandable. The Palm Vx will hold tons of programs and downloads from the web. It connects to your PC using a USB port so hot syncing is a breeze. Take it from me if your only going to buy one handheld and color is not important then buy the Palm Vx.
I am very happy with the Targus backpack. I started using the bag immediatly. The really nice features of the bag is that you can have so much in it. I like to carry many items with me to meetings and now I have room to spare. Also it fits underneath airplane seats. Also the material is extremly durable. The Zippers and stitching is perfect. This is the best bag, backpack, carrying device I have ever purchased. I have a 17" laptop and I couldn't have asked for more!!!!! A++
Piece of cr@p!. Brought it to a local (SONY authorized service center who, after having it for 6+ weeks, called to say that they couldn't fix it and that SONY wouldn't send them the parts. They said that SONY wanted me to pick it up from the local service center and bring it to a UPS store to mail to them (for $> 25 shipping and handling). I emailed SONY to ask why they wouldn't authorize shipping directly from their authorized local service center. I got a canned response back (in under two minutes) that they didn't think they could resolve my issue by email. Obviously they have a natural language processing program (a computer program that trys to figure out what you want) that works about as well as this product. (Here's what they sent me: "We apologize for the difficulties you are experiencing. Unfortunately, based on the information in your letter we will be unable to resolve your issue through email. It appears that your product requires service. The location of our Sony service center, as well as any available local, Sony authorized, service centers, is available online at..." )I replied to the email and got no response.Since I didn't want my daughter to have to go another 6 weeks with a stereo in her room, I am going to call it loss and buy her another system today. And definitely not a SONY!!!!!!
These binoculars seemed like a great idea that was well designed, but upon opening the box today, I noticed there was a visible flaw in the objective lens, prompting its quick return to seller. It was brand new and should not, at ~$140, come with defects. The seller ([...[) was very quick at getting the unit returned at no cost to me. Very reasonable, no hassle.While on the phone setting up the return, I decided to dump this design. Reason: the Eagleview was unable to hold its focus while zooming, a fatal flaw in my book. Instead I reordered the Nikon Travelite V, 8-24/25, which was barely different in price. I have an old pair of the Travelite IIIs which still works great, and I am hoping the zoom engineering on the TL-V is better than on their Eagleviews.Might have given it three stars if it wasn't for the flaw in the lens, which colored my expectation of the overall quality of all others in this line.
This is a nice concept case with a major flaw. The straps to keep the lid from folding back can damage the hinge on your laptop if you don't close it properly because it will get caught between the top and the lower part of your laptop.I was happy to get the case right away but it's been nothing but headache. First it caused an issue with the hinge of my laptop and then the strap on the right started peeling my invisible shield! Another thing to report is that this new item was shipped with noticeable discoloration in spots indicating it is an used item but they are selling it as new. As if that wasn't enough with the case closed and zipped, the laptop slides around so buyer beware.It appears the seller doesn't let you return the defective item. When you try to submit return request, the website errors out stating the quantity is incorrect. that is very interesting considering the only option you have is the reason for the return, not the quantity!Stay away from this vendor/this item.
I thought mine was a lemon from the start but from the other reveiws I see I am not alone. I sent it back for repairs in the first year. (a piece of inards came out with a dvd when I ejected it) It has major problems reading discs of any kind. Currently it will not play DVD's at all. I now have a $30 player for that. A few months ago the volume went out. I now play everything at 60 or 70 volume where 30 used to be loud. Not so bad except that every once in a while it realizes where it should be and blasts for a second or two. Scares the you-know-what out of everyone especially the dog! Latest problem is one of the speakers (or wiring) is on the fritz. It constantly goes in and out. Did I mention that the screws that hold the wires into the back of the amp lost their thread bolt inside of the amp within about a year. Nice thousand dollar paper weight...
The sound is enough to listen to the "simple" - bum-bum music and nothing more.The two stars for design.Do not pay for them more than 15 dollars - not to be disappointed.(!!!)
First of all, the current picture of a black hub is mistaken - the box looks like the other current linksys routers / hubs with the bright blue and black plastic box design.That having been said, this hub worked perfectly out of the box. It is used to network among machines running Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Linux, using a variety of ethernet cards (3Com, Linksys, NetGear). It has been used several weeks now without a problem. Setup took minutes!Besides this item, I have bought and used several Linksys products before, including several 4-port hubs, a 4-port router, PC network cards and a laptop card. All of these have worked flawlessly with the other network equipment I have used. In some cases they replaced an item that cost 3-6 times more yet did not work as well!I noticed some other users have had issues with this product, so here are a few pointers about networking that might help:1) Hubs allow computers to talk to connect to each other on a local network. All a hub does is allow a computer which is set up to be on the network to talk to another computer.2) To create a local network that can talk to the internet, you either need to buy an IP address for every machine and use a hub, or use a router to allow multiple computers on the internal network to look to anyone on the internet as having a single IP address. (Don't forget the cable/DSL connection &amp; modem.)3) The maximum speed that the hub supports may be 100 Mbps, but the speed is limited by the speed of the ethernet card as well! Some ethernet cards are only rated for 10Mbps - so that is the maximum connection speed you'll get using them.
(2005) Two months with this bag an it's still getting me to school. I haven't had any reliability issues.The good:1) It'll hold everything. I carry so many books to school I used to carry a backpack and a laptop case. Now I just have this bag.2) Big straps to hold the load.3) Lots of compartments to help devide up and secure the stuff.4) Padded backThe Bad:1) Laptop sits between your back and your load. It's padded, but this doesn't stop the weight of the load from resting on your computer. It should be a hard case.2) Big straps that are too wide to leave much room for flexibility in the arms.3) Useless little mesh pockets.4) Dividers aren't removable.Thanks for readingEDIT (Nov 2006): I've been forced to quit using this bag. After 1.5 years of heavy use with heavy loads, the main zipper gave out and tore away from the bag. Targus says they have a lifetime warranty, but good luck collecting. I still loved it and plan to get it fixed.EDIT (June 10, 2007): Targuus seems to have lightened up on their warranty policy. Without a receipt, and without having registered, I was able to warranty this bag. Targus sent me a new one.
My husband bought me this clock radio as a gift. Not long after using it, the blue backlight stopped working. We fiddled with the brightness controls, but nothing helped. It just stopped. I resigned myself to not being able to see the time in the middle of the night. Then recently, the time itself stopped working correctly. The analog time and the digital time showed two different times, neither correct! The digital clock began running way behind time (not good if you want an alarm to go off on time). I was just about to junk it and order a new clock radio when I went in to take a look at it one more time, and both clocks are now reset to the correct time and seem to be functioning... after more than a week of not working right! Go figure. If you buy this, check it frequently to make sure it is still functioning correctly. Maybe I just got a lemon.
It has so many parts and pieces that you can forget to install this unless you are a professional, definitely not for women who want to do this fast and get going. The instructions are pitiful
I bought a digital converter and hooked it up to my wire/bowtie antenna and it was a nightmare. I bought the digital hdtv antenna and hooked it up. It was easy to program and works great. I have it on top of my entertainment center and it goes thru several walls. I pick up weak channels from as far as 50 miles away. I have a problem picking up one local channel which is only 20 miles away. I think they must be broadcasting with lower power. I may buy another for my dining room. I don't pay for cable or dish and I love it.
O So Cute!! VERY NICE! The ONLY Thing is the Velcro Straps inside are a little too long for my Laptop?! Maybe for THICK old Laptops?! Doesn't Grip it too well... But all the same.. very pink! :D
OK, I see that the other reviews go back to 2005, but my two cents is simply that the 4-port D-Link powered USB hub, unlike the inexpensive ones being shipped from China, etc., works correctly with my Macbook. I even have my external hand drive for Time Machine backup plugged into it. In the past, NO unpowered USB hubs and NO powered USB hubs from China, despite claims to be compatible with Macs, worked.After all these years, it should not have been that difficult for the clone manufacturers to be able to get it right, but the Mac's USB ports are known to be a little flaky or underpowered, and with only two ports on the Macbook, a hub is very useful. This is the easy solution.
works great and sticks ok I use alittle glue on some stuff just to keep the corners from flipping up.
Though the &quot;Free Shipping&quot; terms stated it would take anywhere from 7 to 9-Days for delivery, I couldn't pass up the fact that I might be able to pick up a great pair of headphones for far less than anywhere else I could possibly find them...including eBay! So I pulled out the credit card...and put the order through.Three days later (much to my surpirse)....I'm on my motorcycle thumping Kanye West's &quot;Through The Wire&quot; under my helmet!Top notch quality sound. Carrying case for the interchangeable silicone earpieces (depending on the size of your earholes), but a case for the headphones themselves.You don't want to spend $100 for an awesome set of earbuds....this is your only other option without sacrificing the sound. Bar none, the most bang for your buck.You won't be disappointed.
Bought the off brand and it prints/copies find on one sided. However, will not duplex multiple copies without jamming. This product does work fine with duplex copying. Price is way to high.
Received this yesterday and it was not at all like it is pictured. Large cheap hinge on one side, flimsy metal flange on other to hold it closed. Attached the belt clip to the back side, then removed it, then the clip fell apart. Definitely will be returning this item.
The transmitter works great . Good price for what it is. I use everyday in my work truck. Very happy with it.
I bought this printer two weeks ago and had it up and running within minutes of unpacking. When I first bought this PC I feared the two most commonly documented problems,paper jams and printer driver problems/OS problems, but to date I have not experienced either and the quality is as good as the laser printers I use in the office. The only thing I dislike about this printer is the high cost of replacement cartridges so I am hoping someone will deveolpe a refill kit similiar to the one I used with my old Canon BJC 250, which worked great...
I love my Geforce4. It does everything I want it to. Nothing is bad. Visiontek owns, but not as much as MSI.GOTO world wide web dot pricewatch dot com(the prices are lower for the same product)BTW, Geforce4 is AGP not PCI------------------------------Swagelok 0wns j00 all
I purchased this product before a long roadtrip and it performed beautifully. I left from N. California and travelled through Yosemite, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, New Mexico, Texas, and down through Mexico to Guadalajara. I needed to change the FM channel once throughout the entire trip and that was through very populated areas. The sound quality is adequate, not blow-your-socks off, but good. The ease of setup is outstanding and I was using it with my iphone 3G and had no problems with linking the two devices up. I would definitely recommend this product, especially as it charges the device.
I have had my Visor Deluxe in blue for about 1 1/2 years. Well I should say it is 1 1/2 years since I received my first Visor. I am on my 4th. It is a joy to use. Easy to input data, Grafiti is easy to use, the layout is simple, the included software is intuitive to use and the USB connection is so simple to set up even I could do it.BUT..... The first one the case cracked along the back after about one month, the second one the screen went bad after three weeks, the third one the case cracked and now I am on the 4th, and it has a cracked case. I am not at all rough on the unit. I keep it in a case, place it in my desk draw at work and keep it out of harms way in general. I have never dropped one. The three with cracks all developed cracks in different places.Handsprings customer service has been fantastic and they have happily sent replacement units each time. But one must consider the durability of something that is designed to set in the palm of your hand.If I do by another PDA soon, I will purchse one with a metal case, like the Plam Vx or the Visor Edge.
This is my second one of this model, I burned up the first myself when we moved and I accidentially plugged the wrong transformer into it (too much voltage = smoke). I found it easy to configure, set up WEP keys, MAC locked everything using the web-based interface. It worked great with our LinkSys Media extender - we watch recorded tv from our Media Center pc on our plasma screen tv three rooms away using this device. No problems whatsoever. Hasn't slowed down my internet connection either. I am buying another one today to serve the mobile computer lab at work.
You can get these sets for well under $400 right now as stores work off their stock. The picture is very good and the sound is excellent for this kind of TV. Unlike the large screen LCD, plasma and rear projection DLP/LCOS/LCD world, waiting for the latest update is not going to buy you a whole lot. If you can get your hand on one of these before they are gone, go for it! If you wait, you are going to be spending around $500 for a good 15-inch Sharp LCD.
This tripod is surprisingly solid for it's low price and small size. The all metal construction keeps things still, even when extended very high. It's portable and light. So far, I haven't had any problems, and I don't expect to. This isn't a replacement for a full size tripod, but it's the one I'm most likely to throw into my backpack and keep with me, so in that respect, it's a winner.
The monitor picks up the baby's sounds well from 3 rooms away through 4 walls (doors open). The 2 way communication works well too.On the down side: The monitor makes a loud popping noise as it checks communication with the other monitor every minute or so. It is very annoying and makes it hard to sleep in the room with the reciever. I placed it on the other side of my room and turned the volume down but it was still so annoying that we just turned it off and listened for the baby the old fashioned way.If it weren't for that MAJOR drawback I would have given it a great rating and I guess if you just want to use it for when the baby takes naps and your awake it is fine. I have used it a few times for when I'm in the garage doing things and the baby's sleeping or playing.
This was my experience. I bought a NEW product from a seller. When I received it and opened it, I found there's no Setup Wizard CD inside and no factory sealed labels on product. At that moment, I knew this is a used one but I paid by NEW price. After I checked with Cisco's engineers and they proved the one I received is not a NEW product from their database record. Of course, I filed a claim to A-to-Z team and returned it. Then I paid attention on seller's description for this router, I focused on NEW, FACTORY SEALED LABEL, etc. After I re-ordered a new one and followed installation CD steps, it works with my home's network without calling Cisco's tech support.
I got this turntable by mistake here and sent it back.I cant believe Thorens even made this table !it is sold only on what used to be a quality brand back years ago.I guess there is some prestige in saying you own a Thorens ,But not this table.If you want a Thorens you will need to spend a more than $360.00 to get a Thorens thats worth having.MY2Mac
I bought this camera through amazon.com two years ago, and I still use it a lot. I bought a more advanced model of the panasonic lumix one because I wanted to try a different brand (nothing really bad ever happened to this one, I just wanted a newer one). It is indeed a good camera, and I took amazing pictures of it, plus the videos. It comes with a built in mic, which is good, and the battery runs out pretty slow, which is great. I cant remember how many times I may have dropped it and it is still sturdy and fine. The pictures come out good, except when there is very little lights, then, it may get blurry. The other con is that even though it says it corrects red eyes, it never did the job well, but I dont know if that is common or not with other brands too (also, I like altering the pictures myself, so the red eyes ain't that big of a deal, I would say).It is definitely NOT the best camera in the world, but if you're looking for something practical, small and handy, this one can be the one. The 7.2 MP model sold much more, and it is the exact same camera with a bit more definition.
Sound quality is good but having a heck of a time keeping them in my ears. My ears or the buds?? Don't know.
The Anywhere USB works as advertised. I'm running two USB printers from a Win2003R2 server in another location. Worked well for me because one of the printers only works as a local printer. Couldn't even get it to work with an HP printer USB printer server. The only set up problems I had were fixed by unplugging the power from the Anywhere USB and plugging it back in.
when i got this router it was a top rated model,I now have a new netgear wndr4500 new,and gave this to my mother in law who uses it without issue,easy to hook up and is fast and secure.# generations of routers and its still doing a fine job.
I bought this sub as fill in, until I can afford my dream. It works quite well, but a recommendation to all new users: keep the phase on norm and keep the crossover under 70 hertz. It can play loudly and cleanly when you do this. It works well with DVD Dolby and is very good with music. It can send very powerful vibrations through the floor (good 30 hertz response). Alway consider the vibrations when you place it. I could compare this to many $300-600 subs, but that's not fair. I will keep this one in use, even after I buy that dream unit.
This mouse is slim and responds nicely to clicks and movement. Carries well in the slim laptop bags.
Sony MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear HeadphonesThey're not as cool as the new around the ear or in-ear-only buds and they only come in gray, but these are the absolute best for running. They stay in your ear canals deeply allowing for better acoustics and never fall off your head. And they are cheap also!
I've had this cord for about two months and it works fine with my Dell Computer and Dell Printer, and at a fraction of the $25 Dell would charge you for one of their cables.
I was very happy with this product. It was either try this or replace our video camera. This cleaner saved us a lot of money because we didn't have to buy a new video camera. It fixed the problem.
Buy this filter, it is cheap, and keep it on all the time. It protects your lens from dust and dirt. If you do not have an L-series lens that is sealed this will protect your investment.
I have had this DVR for 9 months. I have had to make 15 calls to customer service for this DVR to try to set up remote access from another computer when not at home. First, when you call Swann expect at minimum, a 20 minute hold time. On average 35 minutes and up to an hour and 10 minutes. (Often you will call and simply get disconnected from the call after punching "push 1 for tech support" ---- sudden disconnect - no message, nothing)Each time I have called, depending on who I talk to, I'm given a different thing to "try". Often 1 Rep will reverse what the previous one told you do do. They are polite and friendly when you call (with 1 very notable exception), but nobody really seems to know how to fix a problem.I have taken 6 trips in the past 9 months and before each trip I have tried to get the thing to work right by calling Swann. In the course of getting help over the phone, one step is to reboot the system - and this is the trick (it took me 9 months to figure this out on my own, surprise, surprise nobody at Swann told me about it) and that is what fixes it - not all the different things thy tell me to try... but rebooting it only fixes the problem for 2-48 hours. So... when I leave on my trip... check it the next day... I cannot get remote access. Of course, I could fix the problem... if I was home to reboot the DVR. (The problem is not my dynamic IP address updating - I've checked before and after I've left to see the IP address unchanged)Let me give you of an example of a day dealing with Swann Tech Support - this was yesterday.Call number #1 (40 minute wait)I got Kelvin on the phone - this is the one notable exception. He is extremely rude and condescending. Don't ask any question because he will let you know how stupid you are and how smart he is. I explained to him that I finally figured out, not what the problem was, but what fixes it - rebooting the system. His "try" was a NEW, JUST RELEASED firmware update that would fix all my problems! I've heard similar 14 times before.I said I'd try it though. He emailed me the firmware update - (for the wrong model DVR I found out after I opened the email). At the end of the call I asked for the number for management because I did want to say something about the long wait times. I know that never makes a difference, but I wanted to try anyway. He told me to tell him. I told him I wanted to speak to someone in management, not tech support about the long wait times. He told me he was a supervisor (turns out he's not), finally he gave me the a number in the US.Call #2 - I called Customer Service in the US and explained my situation regarding my problems not being able to ever get this thing working right to the woman who answers the phones, all the managers were on the busy - they were suppose to call back - That was yesterday, no calls back. She also left a message with Hugh, the real supervisor at Tech support in Australia, she said he would call back at 4:30pm yesterday... he never did.Call #3 Back to tech support. (40 minute wait) I got Christan on the phone. I very polite nice guy, I explained my situation to him and he read in his notes that Kelvin suggested the firmware, so he said, "let's try the firmware update", he directed me to the correct firmware update at the Swann website and after 30 minutes we reached a step he was unsure about, he said Hugh knew the system better than he and I'd get a call back within the hour. That was 16 hours ago.During my wait, I decided that I did not want to "try" the firmware "update". Since nobody told me "ahhh, I know what's wrong, this firmware fixes your issue" I realized this was just the latest thing to "try". I figured at least the DVR records now, it records while I'm away. I just can't check it until I get back.I have no confidence at all that if we "tried" to update the firmware, I might have a much bigger problem which would lead me to having to replace the entire unit and have to probably wait a month to get the new one (only to have to call tech support again, more wait times, to set it up again... and my guess is I'd probably have the same problem anyway)I just reached a point where I finally had to say to myself, I'm just wasting a tremendous amount of time on this and my confidence that whatever they tell me to try will not work.I'm looking into other DVR manufactures now.
I looked initially at the more powerful version of this, but ended up getting this one as the output wattage seemed to be plenty for the room it would be used in. Indeed, there's no problem getting it to pump out enough sound to a good old pair of Rectlinear bookshelf speakers, and the sound is great quality.I got this for my dad as a gift to replace an old stereo he was using with one of the old school needle tuning dials for the radio and about 4 inputs. (The AUX was patched in through an external switchbox to handle DVD player, VCR, etc. Yucky mess. This replaced all that, enough inputs for everything.) Radio reception quality is MUCH better than the old stereo, very good over all. (Heck, even having a remote to adjust volume while watching a movie was a huge upgrade). He was also happy that it has a Phono input for the old vinyl records, even though no one listens to them very much these days.The composite video switching also works great with a new 32" LCD HDTV. Do I regret that I didn't get one with component video switching also (bit higher quality for HD content)? Maybe I will in the future as more devices get component output, but this works great for now. Even with the composite video connection through the receiver, DVD picture quality is quite good.My only complaints: the labels on the remote and on the input selection buttons on the front panel are unnecessarily hard to read as they are low contrast (dark grey on light grey, or vise versa). The playback controls on the remote are wasted space and complexity without a H/K CD player, and the slide-down panel for the direct-tuning number pad, while cool, is kind of clumsy to operate. If not for these issues, I would have given it 5 stars. (However I looked at a number of other receivers, and most of their remotes looked even worse)Also, be aware: this unit is pretty deep. It sticks out farther than any of the other AV components on the shelf (in close second is the DISH TV receiver and DVR).
I just bought this unit for my father-in-law (Father's Day gift). The value is just incredible! A 5-disc changer, AM/FM radio, progressive scan DVD, Dolby digital 5.1, DTS, and various CD formats for [this price]! Most importantly, it's simple enough for my dad to use all the features.It's very easy to set up and easy to use. Everything you need comee right in the box. Even the speaker wires were pre-stripped. If your TV has component video inputs, I recommend using component video cables or a S-Video cable instead of the RCA cable that was included. (Has anybody tried using a RCA audio-video cable as a component cable? Other than the color on the plugs, heavier guage wires and hefty price, I don't know if there is any other difference.) The remote control takes a little getting used to. The volume buttons are left-right rather than the up-down that you would find on most TV remotes.There's a lot to say about the all-in-one design. Simplicity. One hint... do not connect the audio to the tv audio in. That way, when you play DVD's, you don't have to mute or turn down the TV volume.OK. It does not give you that ear splitting train crash or the earth shaking rumble of Black Hawk helicopters. Nor do the strings of the violins in Pacabel's Canon in D Major resonate in your living room. If you want that, keep on looking, but hang on to your wallet when you see that comma in the total price of those systems.
This was a good value and the Kingston adapters work well.My first microSD purchase was a PNY product and the SD adapter for it holds the microSD card so tightly that you risk damaging it when you try to remove it. I don't recommend the PNY microSD product with adapter.
This case is one of the best cases i have ever used. I am useing this case for my quad core intel box and i can honeslty say that this case can take anything you might want to place in it. I bought Thermaltakes 1200w tough power and man it fit in it like a glove. This power supply is very big and will not fit in most cases but man it just slid right in. I'm very happy with this case and will continue to use this case for my future builds. Might i add i also have the black one
When I first got this CD player it was great!!It was light so I could carry it easily around.The headphones won't fall off even when I ran really fast. The remote was cool to!The music played really good.That's why you should get this CD PLAYER!!!!
This notebook case is not a kind of case which you often see people traveling with; it is made of a soft material which would allow you, if you wanted so, to pack the case into a roll like a sleeping bag. It does not have any serious side pockets or roomy internal compartments (you might be able to fit several folders with papers next to your laptop, but even a power supply would buldge from the side), does not provide any protection for your computer other than a medium-thin padding on all sides, and does not seem to be water or dirt - proof. Additionally, the plastic clips which are used to attach its shoulder belt suggest that it was designed for light duty applications (more expensive models use metal clips). This approach allowed Targus to make this case very light and very well suited for transporting a notebook short distances, like from a parking lot to your office. However, if you want to travel with your laptop, you will be tempted to either use this case as merely a sleeve to store your laptop in your carry-on bag, or to get a more robust case. Be sure that you understand what you are buying, it will not work equally well for all applications. It is very attractively priced, but when you see and touch it, you realize that it is not that much of a bargain.IMPORTANT NOTE: Several reviews on this page, including the two most highly ranked reviews which appear first on this page, refer to Targus backpack, which is a completely different product! Don't get mislead, they are totally irrelevant to this slip case! Watch carefully for a comment in italics at the end of the reviews to see which product they refer to.
I agree, this software is good. Great detail. The 3D feature is over-rated, though, for my uses. More of an image gimmick than actual representation of terrain. More importantly, though, my software suddenly &quot;lost&quot; one much-used quad sheet, leaving white space in it's place on my screen. I also lost all the markers and trails associated with that area, which included several day's work. Called their customer service for assistance and was connected to a very rude, arrogant, and unhelpful technician. Result: no fix. The company needs to back an excellent product with helpful and knowledgable technicians.
Whisper quiet network storage device. Raid 1 works great. Very comforting to have it in the background. Whisper quiet.
I have been looking for comfortable headphones for when I travel. I want to be able to listen to my iPod and maybe the movie in the airplane and have things quiet so that I could sleep on the plane (I always use earplugs). I have done alot of research and really wanted something like Bose but I can't justify spending that much money on something I will use probably only 1-5 times a year when I fly. So when I saw these headphones on sale at my local retailer, I took a chance (they were on sale for $32.00). I have not taken them on a trip yet but without listening to any music, I put the headphones on while my husband was watching TV at a normal sound level. It made things quieter but I could still hear the program and understand what was being said. When I turn on the noise cancellation feature, I could still hear the TV but it was difficult to understand what was being said and there was absolutely no hissing sound. When I played some music, I could no longer hear the TV or my husband trying to speak to me. I imagine though a loud sound like airplane engines might still come through a bit. If you really want to block out ALL outside noise then you will likely be disappointed in these. Personally, I don't mind being hear alittle outside sounds for safety's sake.These headphones are comfortable and that is very very important to me. My ears get ichy and hot if they are covered and pressed down for more than 15 minutes (like some circular foam padded type of headphones) and ear buds fall out of my ears and end up causing me pain because I keep trying to push them in far enough that they will stay. But like one other person mentions here, there is no padding between the top of your head and the band on these. That would be nicer I think but for me, it was ok when I just moved the band forward or more back to get it in a more comfortable spot. They are a little stiff and just ever so slightly tight on me, but I do have a wider head than some I think. They are brand new as well so maybe they will start to give alittle after being used some, in which case they will be perfect for me as far as fit.The sound is real nice, better than my Sony earbuds that were $50.00. I think, for the money, these are great. I'm sure I could have paid more for some others and not been as satisfied as I am with these. If I would be using them more or at work on a daily basis or if I was someone that is real picky, I would probably want to invest in Bose or something top of the line, but I am pleased with these for my intended purpose and the price paid for them.
I was unsure about whether the quality, based on price, would be any good. I was really happy with all three lens that I purchased for my Kodak Easy share. I am just beginning photography so this gave me a way to start taking different types of photos while I am learning without the huge initial expense of other camera/lens.
This product does just what I wanted. Makes it impossible for someone seated at my guest desk to see what is on my screen. I do taxes and clients come and pick up thier returns while I am working on someone else's information. This way I don't have to shut everything down. Plus, it really did away with the glare. I did not have that much but now I have none. It was hard to find this product. They only seem to carry filters for the skinny monitors in the stores and other filters I looked at through web searches were either not the right size or way too much money. This products pricing and functionality are perfect!
What do you expect from Bose? They only make great products! This was a Christmas gift to my in-laws. They love how perfectly it fit in front of their TV and you can't even tell if there is something sitting there. The sound is BOSE. Enough said!
Folks,Could someone PLEASE comment on the Quality of the VIDEO OUTPUT of these Coby 'toys'. I could only find one mention re the A/V output, but it was in passing - nothing detailed.I would be interested in hearing your comment re ANY of the Coby units, but I think comments re the DP562 5.6" model, as it requires that you shrink down you photos to low-res, would be of high interest to your fellow inmates :).I'm imagining that the DP562's pix (resolution of 480 pixels by 234 pixels) can't look that hot on a 26/27" tube or a 32" LCD, but I may be wrong :o. I'm guessing that the larger models with the higher (native) resolution should provide nice viewing on any tube, but again I might be wrong.So I hope some of you happy (or unhappy) campers will provide a little feedback re the A/V output, Much thanXs.angel
Great unit - works as advertised. But, you'll be unable to navigate computer-based menus (enter password, "press 1...", etc.) This is dealbreaker, ladies.
This backpack has been great. At first I thought it was not going to be right for me. This wasn't the initial backpack I wanted. I kept it anyway and as it turns out this has been the perfect backpack for me. It has many pockets and holds lots of stuff. It's made well with great material and soft padding. I take it everywhere with me. It's a great deal!
JL Audio e Series e4300 - Amplifier - 4-channelI am have been doing basic installs as a hobby for aprox. 20 years. I purchased this amp used at around $140. My goal was to get a excellent sound quality at minimal dollars and watts. Below 500watt amp means minimal current draw from my stock battery and altinator. I purchased it to power (4) 5.25 Memphis Power Ref. coaxil mids. and (1) JL Audio 12wo sub. I ran two channels in sterio(one to left channels, one to the right channels)to the highs. I ran the other two channels mono at 4ohms at 150 watts. This the exact RMS watt required to run a JL 12wo woofer. The sub is in a ported JL spec. box. Sounds like I have an expensive set ear buds on listening to my IPOD TOUCH. For a three hundred watt system, I could not ask for more. Suggestion, if useing for a sub I recommend a (1)JL 12wo, JL 12wx, JL 12w1 or a low powered sub like entry level pioneer or MTX (Need one 4ohm woofer or dual 2ohm). There is a port for a 12db remote control knob model RBC-1. This knob controls 12db boost NOT A GAIN CONTROLER. I don't recommend knob! THIS AMP IS NOT DESIGNED FOR A SUB AMP. I don't recommend multiple subs on this amp. However for a high end amp or simular configuration above. YOUR GOING TO GET ALL YOUR MONEYS WORTH. GREAT BUY!
Pros: Sound quality, battery life, touchscreen, screen, size, loads of features, design, drag & drop files, expandable memoryCons: Touchscreen, max internal capacity is 4G, small text, lack of customization, lack of accessoriesI was going to either get this or the iRiver Clix2 but ultimately decided on the D2 for a number of reasons. First, the sound quality is awesome, and so is the output. I think it pumps out 74mW of power which is more than most players, if not all. Cowon is known to have the best sound quality and this one does not disappoint. Second, is the battery life (52 hrs), which is rated almost twice as long as the Clix2. I listen to my player every weekday during my commute and while in the office and I only charge this baby once a week.I wasn't too excited about the touchscreen at first because I preferred tactile buttons and I knew the screen was always going to get dirty. But, the touchscreen is actually quite functional and easy to use. You just need a screen protector to prevent scratches. Navigation is ok. It looks like the Clix2 might win in this category but I found browsing through the files and menus to be quite simple and relatively quick. I don't have too many complaints about this because I think it's one of the best players out there. The video quality is clean and smooth, pictures are sharp, and the design is very attractive. For me it all came down to SOUND QUALITY and BATTERY LIFE. I don't think there's anything available right now that can beat it.If you're looking for a brighter screen, easier navigation with no touchscreen, and battery life isn't a big deal, then iRiver Clix2 might be the way to go. But, if battery and sound quality is just as important to you as it is to me, then there's no other choice.
I got this printer in 2007, and really like it. I can only review the print, scan and copy functions, since I've never used the fax.Print: NOTE: This printer has a lot of functions: double-sided (it's manual--first you print the odd pages, then the evens), varying ink concentrations, speeds, color saturation, etc. Not all of these different functions can be used on all computers. It appears to be a software issue, and may be my user error. I have used it successfully with a Mac, Dell PC, and HP home computer.The highest quality printing is slow, but it's really high quality. Pictures that have a lot of dark color can come out with some striations, but for occasional home use, it works really well. The fast draft can crank out pages in about 3-5 seconds each, but full color prints can take 5 minutes each.Scan: I've been really impressed with the scanning function on this computer. It's not particularly fast, but the detail is great. It has the capacity to scan at a really concentrated ppi, though the resulting image will be bigger than a normal computer's memory can deal with, even if there's nothing else taking up space. You can also scan multiple-page documents into one file using the printer's top feed.Copy: This is a nice function that works fast, and doesn't require going through the hp software on your computer--just use the buttons on the front of the machine. The printer can do single sheets, or multiple pages, though it's not particularly fast.I would buy this printer again, but I feel that this one will last long enough that I won't have to worry about replacing it for a while.
I bought this router hoping that would be as good as a D-Link DI-524 I owned several years ago (the only reason it isn't operating to this day is because of a thunder storm that fried many appliances at home). Man, I couldn't be any more wrong.Initial setup is not a breeze, it only worked after several power cycles; after everything was OK, I noticed that every network client was being dropped by the network every once in a while (30-120 minutes). I could not do anything except reboot the router, when the network would become available again and my clients would join it automatically.When I went to the Internet to look for solutions, I felt shivers down my spine: a LOT of people were complaining about the same thing. Between every 10 complaints about the problem, there was one guy that managed to solve the thing doing something, so I tried everything: turning off DHCP and setting manual IPs for everybody, resetting the router and leaving only basic stuff enabled, upgrading the firmware and so on. Actually the last suggestion was the one that worked the best, as the problem stopped happening once each hour and started happening once each day.Then I discovered that even in the very own D-Link forums people were fighting this problem and not once D-Link made an official statement or released a fix ([...]).I'm sorry but having to reboot the router every day is unacceptable to me. I went to the store to return the router and got a Linksys instead. From the day one it hasn't given me any problems.
I purchased this camera a month ago after 2 months of research. I am very please with my decision. The camera is simple to use but provides many advance features for people who want finer control. It feels solid and the battery life is better than any other digital cameras that I own. The only thing that puzzles me is that you can only take picture through the view finder. It would be nice if I can aim and shoot using the 2.5" LCD screen.
I've had this reader for a couple months now, and it's worked without a hitch (under Win98). It's much much faster than the parallel reader I used to use. It's nothing fancy but it's worked for me really well.
I bought this item in February of '07 for my home theatre system. Swank. Basstacular. Come July, the thing starts making this funny noise when it's in "Standby" mode. Sort of a white-noise growl-y rumble. Think of far-off thunder and you'll be close. Awesome when your Harley Hog makes that noise, not so great when your subwoofer starts making it at 3:00 in the morning when it's not even supposed to be switched on.Okay, so I checked around, found a service center in Atlanta (BTW - I live in Middle GA) that can do warranty work. Took it to them, they kept it a month, didn't bother calling me back. Finally called them, they said it was fixed, I went and got it. THEY'D NEVER EVEN OPENED THE CASE. So - obviously - not fixed. I called and complained, got so ticked off I finally just left it unplugged and said "...to heck with it." Decided in November that I wanted to get it fixed, so I took it to a shop in Columbus, who kept it for TWO MONTHS before calling me to say that they couldn't fix it, I should just come get it and ship it back to Cerwin-Vega in Florida.Okay, so I did that. C-V kept the thing three weeks, then sent me a replacement unit. Got this replacement in late January of this 2008. Thing has worked fine ever since. No problems. No complaints.It's now July of '08, and guess what?The new sub is doing EXACTLY what the old one did. And, before anyone says anything, yes, I have tried it with different systems. It makes the noise regardless of which receiver it's plugged into, and it even makes it when it's not plugged into anything.So - I'm telling everyone I know. If you're speaker shopping, stay away from Cerwin-Vega. Their products are defective and their service centers are completely incompetent.
For its compact and convenience, this USB Hub worths 4 stars but in order to use USB-powered devices such as some mice, keyboards, or other peripheral devices, you might need to buy a seperate power adapter.One more thing that makes it loses 1 more star is it is very hard to plug or unplug the devices. For example, I have a wireless optical mouse which has a small USB receiver. All 3 other extension ports are plugged in, thus it is very hard, sometimes tricky in a little dark room to plug in the USB receiver for the mouse. (since the ports are so tightly packed)A tablet type USB hub does not incur this problem. You can buy a 6 ports tablet USB hub for a little more and it works pretty well. I love USB devices and if you do you should consider the other 6 ports before deciding to buy this one. Believe it or not, once you have an USB hub, the ports just run out faster than before. I have 1 Palm, 1 wireless mouse, 1 card reader, 1 digital camera + 1 MiniDisc player (the two works with A-b cable). SO now you see why it runs out pretty fast.If you have some other devices such as USB drive, my suggestion would be to grab a 6-port.
This power strip is nicely sized, setup in a way where you can plug in many devices, even if they have large plugs. It is a great bargain price here on Amazon, I highly recommend picking this up for yourself!
I am very happy with this purchase. I looked at quite a few products trying to find what I thought would be the best for the least amount of money and I have no regrets regarding the DLO action jacket.
I bought two of these for my wife's 4runner to mount above the interior wheel wells and maintain cargo area. The dual voice coils allowed me to drop the impedence of the amplifier down to 2 ohms and push each subwoofer at 200 watts using only a small CRUNCH amp fitted under the passenger seat. I've never had a bass tube, and wasn't sure what to expect. However, these things boom HARDER than the single 12" pioneer in my truck and deeper than my friend's two MTX 10"s in his truck. My wife is extremely happy - she has high quality boom boom for the money.
These are nicely designed, good sounding phones that do a great job on planes and in cars or busses - takes out most of the road noise. They don't stop real low sounds or upper midrange sounds though. I wish they would make a pair that could stop all the noise from this obnoxious world - I'd pay a lot for that...
Just got my V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds today, i only paid a bit over 20bucks for them here on amazon, and i can not believe how amazing the sound quality is on these buds, i own the Bose earbuds which i paid a 100 dollars for and these totally blow the Bose out of the water.They're incredibly comfortable and make a seal in your ear so they really block the sound, you could use them as ear plugs if you wanted to.Best headphones I've ever had, already ordered a 2nd set for the wife.
I have had these in my Nissan Frontier for about two weeks now and they work just fine they put out a descent amount of sound and I only paid 12 bucks for them. They are NOT the loudest set of tweeters. They are replacing a pair of infinity reference tweeters I blew out a couple of months ago and they just arn't the same but they hold there own very well and the price is unbeatable for the sound they put out.BOTTOM LINE: If your low on cash and need a solid cheep fix I would recommend these tweeters. However, if you can afford to buy better then spend the extra cash.
I purchased this DVD player to go with my Samsung LCD / LED TV. It works good.
We listen to audio in our house much more than watch video so our electronic equipment is important. This piece fits our needs very well as it has gotten and will get a lot of use. It is easy to use and sounds very good.
My dad got me this laptop for college and I think it's pretty good all in all(ive had it for about 10 months) It's very fast and can handle all sorts of multi-tasking. I bought half life 2 a while back and it had no problems, even though everyone said it wouldnt work on a laptop. i was actually kind of suprised that it did, the picture quality on the game was great and i would highly recommend the computer and the game. i use it mostly for my music now, and it works great. its awesome for watching dvds and even burning dvd's as well...gotta love Nvidia.There are many advantages to using this over a desktop, for instance portability: I take it to class, to the coffeeshop and on trips with me. The wireless works great, and i can sit anywhere downtown and pick up a signal. All in all theres a lot of space on this computer, its fast, and its great if you need something portable, i forgot to mention its like, super thin and very light weight.
After 2 years, my daughters old Epson 7xx series printer crapped out.... I gave her this Lexmark x1150 from Christmas to take back to college and it's so good, 5 or 6 of her friends bought one.I bought it because at college they didn't need a perfect print and figured the trade off for scanning photos and a one or two page copy for a friend in need of notes was a good trade off.To my surprize, except for the big laser print at work, it out prints any home printer I've seen. I bought another one for home!! My Epson 740 is now a paper weight..
I was really convinced that this would be a steal: great reviews, 1/3 of the price of the Bose one. Feeling like the smarter guy in the room. Unfortunately when I turned the noise-canceling function, left ear immediately started a static noise (my wife described as sea-breeze noise...). Its being returned.Other than that, everything else was good. Maybe I'm just unlucky.
What a perfect marriage of price and performance. Worked flawlessly right out of the box. I'll never get lost again. The more expensive models have more bells and whistles but I really don't need all that.Minor complaints are, if you need real time traffic, you need to buy certain cell phones and none will work from Verizon. Too bad because they have the best network in the NY area. As with Mapquest, a few times you get a round about way to get to a destination but get there you will and it gives you alternate routes. You can update maps for free via computer USB port. Forget the optional AC charger as you can charge the unit in the car and when plugged into the USB. You must get the carrying case to protect the screen. This unit will blow you away.
Deafening alarm! Runs on 9v batteries and needs a new one about every week. Unfortunately has no low battery indicator.Other than that, great product for someone who is hearing impaired or just sleeps like a rock!
Having owned a set of Motorolas that cost twice as much, I can tell you that these are a great buy. Well built, with pretty much the same feature set as the Motorola brand. Battery life is the same as the Motorolas; the more you talk the less battery life you get, as transmission burns up the battery life much more than reception.I think the most important purchase criteria here is how you intend to use them, as usable distance varies considerable with terrain. If you are in flat farmlands then you can expect 2 miles, otherwise it is typically less than a 1 mile of effective range. In cities I've found it to sometimes be as little as 200 or 300 feet (that's less than 1/10 of a mile).FRS radios can be used with great success in many situations, such as at Disneyworld (yep, you can stay in touch with lose your kids or significant other), shopping in big cities (I hang out on the street while my wife takes the girls inside), when the kids are biking near the house, etc. If that's what you have in mind, then this is a good purchase.
These are great sounding headphones, and are comfortable in the ears. However, since the chord is uneven to the left (j-chord?) it has been designed to get caught in everything: your bag, door knobs, and your cloths. When it pops out of your left ear, it usually causes the rubber "bud" part to separate from the headphone. I've lost quite a few of these. When you purchase these, you're not buying headphones; you're buying a subscription to constantly purchase ear bud replacements parts. Beware!
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K is absolutely the best camera I have owned. I spent three days and nights on the internet before going on a vacation determined to find a camera to take with me - not exactly a brainy idea. I took it on the airplane, learned to use it while getting to Tampa, and it was truly the best I could have chosen. With its Leica lens, 12 optical zoom, and ease of handling (yes, it is also lightweight), the pictures are exceptional. Plus the price was under $300. so I could not lose. I got great shots through the glass at the Florida aquarium, and instant shots of my husband throwing bread up in the air for seagulls to catch - something one might not see, but they showed up great. I cannot recommend it highly enough for someone who wants to have fun, is not yet into bracketing, and is willing to experiment with all the many features!
I own a full-time digital photo studio and make my living with it. I had numerous USB hard drives holding my data - in different models, sizes, and capacities. I wanted something that was standardized in physical size and capacity, and something nice-looking for my desktop. On the advice of a local techie guru, I bought seven of these drives to handle all of my data. Over the next 18 months, SIX of them failed... half just up and died, and in the other half it was the plugs that physically broke when we unplugged and replugged the drives while moving them to dust the shelf. From my examination of the units after the broken plug incidents, I came to see that the build on these drives is at a level of Chinese toys. These drives have caused us great frustration and lost productivity. I cannot say enough to warn you away from them. (On the contrary, I've had great luck with ugly Fantom drives from TigerDirect.)
We had purchased an Archos DVR in the past and loved it, so that is why I chose this brand for our MP3 player. I also have a Sanyo and have had problems loading song titles properly. There have been no problems with the Archos...other than purchasing better headphones, which seems to be a problem with any player we have ever bought. Great product for the price!
Simply put, this drive was a dream until it died 12 days before the 1 year warranty was up...good timing. Glad I bought another external to put mirror backups onto. Buy with caution, back up early and often.
I looked at lots of products and read tons of reviews before selecting the netgear FM114P. Set up was no problem. My access provider, comcast.net, uses dynamic IP addresses, so I didn't have to change any of my network properities. Just remember to clear and re-acquire your dynamic IP address, I also had to shut down and re-start my cable modem.The only reason I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5 is that I haven't gotten the print server to work yet. It dosen't &quot;see&quot; my printer. This may be because I have an older printer.
This surge protector fits right into the power cord with minimal weight or bulk added and stays there. It is in place wherever my travels take me. I especially appreciate it when I am in rv campgrounds as their electrical hookups can be a bit unstable at times.
This Notebook cooler is well designed, especially for my 12". Not at all what I expected when I ordered it. Actually, it's better!Sure, looking at the picture on the web shows you what it looks like, but it doesn't show you how the notebook is supposed to rest on it, the direction of airflow, or the level of fan noise. FYI, the rear edge of your notebook rests on top of the two triangular rubber pads, and the two fans extend out the rear by about 2 inches. Definitely something to consider when planning how to use it on a desk or a lap (yes, I do use it on my lap, with the help of a lapdesk). The fans pull air from above, then funnel it out the front end (the end with the black triangles). On the cable end are the fan speed switch (H or L) and a tiny blue LED that stays on when its plugged in through your USB. The power cable, like all USB cables, is well assembled from the start but needs to be handled carefully or the sheathing could be pulled out from either end.Unfortunately the blue LED cannot be switched off. You'll have to cover it up with tape if you find it annoying.What impressed me the most was how much air this thing moves! Even at the low setting I can feel a steady gentle breeze coming from both sides (more especially from the left) of my Lenovo X100e, an 11.6" laptop that tends to run a bit hot when I am making it work hard.This brings me to the issue of fan noise. When I first used the cooler, the left fan was generating a strangely annoying grating sound. After a few minutes of anger and disappointment, I attempted to fix the problem before returning it. I concluded that 1) either the fan wasn't made up to specs, or 2)there was something stuck in the fan from the time it was assembled. Since I really couldn't do anything to fix #1 except return it, I tried instead to fix #2. I tried using compressed air, but that didn't work. The strategy that actually did work was a bit primitive.Believe me, I'm not happy that I had to resort to this, but this is what I did: While the fans were on, I whacked the device against the heel of my right hand three times, and suddenly the noise disappeared, permanently! I guess I must have dislodged a piece of plastic or something. Anyway, the cooler has been running quietly ever since, and I am very happy with my purchase.
This is a good great scope, but if you ware glasses its just a good scope. I was looking for a Bullseye spotting scope. Its compact, fits in the shooting box well, and is sights well at 25 and 50. But if you ware glasses, (eye protection is always required) the eye relief is too long. You need to remove your ear protection to remove your glasses and you can't do that between shots. Still looking for the perfect eye relief scope.
Its a lovely tote and big enough for a 15" laptop and a few books! I love it very stylish!
I bough this model to replace my aging Lide 60. The advantages are the higher resolution, built-in FARE (which fixes scratches and dust), the ability to scan 35mm and 120/220 negatives. I already have a Canon slide scanner that I use for 35mm and APS, but I wanted to try scanning 120/200 from a panoramic camera.One point to correct is that the Canon does come with a standalone scanning program - it's called Canoscan Toolbox. This program allows you to perform tasks such as scanning to a file (example JPEG), scanning to PDF, scanning then printing (essentially acting like a copier) and so on. Your preferred presets for each different type of scanning are saved as defaults. My most frequent use for this scanner is to scan multi-page articles into a single PDF document for archiving. The 8400F is excellent for this and is one of the few scanners that can do this easily. After scanning pages that contain text it can also convert these to pages where the text is selectable (ie the text has been OCR'd). Each page takes only about 15 seconds to scan at 300 dpi.The scanning speed is excellent and about three times faster than my LIDE 60 at 300 dpi.Dislikes are the separate power supply (necessitated for the illumination required for scanning negatives) and the cable that transfers power from the base of the unit to the lid. This tends to come undone ocassionally after frequent opening and closing of the lid.All in all very good value for money and the best scanner for scanning large quantities of documents to PDF (or other formats).
All the characteristics of this camera are great. The still digitals to mpegs, but I had to buy a Canon for this particular camera to be compatible with my G4 Mac. I bought the camera before I bought my G4.
The player lives up to everything it should be but after purchase support by Sandisk needs to improve.The rebate offered on line is a nice little extra but it really pissed me off that I just received a post card saying that my purchase was invalid. I checked all the requirements prior to purchasing and again before I sent in the form only to have it dismissed. I have ceased using other vendors that tempt you with troublesome rebates and I think it is time to do the same with Sandisk products. This is just plain false advertising!Other complaints with the player are that Sandisk does not offer a USB cable for sale separate from the player. I asked Sandisk nicely about this and after numerous exchanges they agreed that they would send me cable as a once only replacement cable; after more then a month I am still waiting.The worst part of the after purchase issues had to do with dealing with customer support. Mind you, the customer support personnel were very nice but the process of trying to get resolution was grueling. They needed me to register my e270 but they wanted a serial number that is not easily found. I went through 4 exchanges of email asking for its location and a possible picture so that I could locate it. It turns out that you must disassemble the e270 to get to the serial number. When I asked why they didn't have any instructions as to how to do this, support responded that they don't want to have people know how to take the device apart. HUH! THEN WHY THE HECK DO THEY PUT THE SN IN A PLACE WHERE YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT APART AND THEN REQUIRE THAT YOU DO SO!I like the product but I am definitely not impressed with after purchase support.
We've bought and used other Canon Soft Lens cases and they're good. This one is a little snug WITHOUT a lens hood. So be aware there isn't as much room to spare with this one as Canon allows with some of their others.
I'm a big linux user and I was looking for a system for a few clients. These Linare systems are excelent as workstations for a client of mine, as they only need a computer to access the web, they were thinking of going with windows XP, but XP itself costs as much as one of these computers. Thanks Linare
Like Loren above, my Jazz camera came w/ no instructions whatsoever. It's distributed by Jazz Products LLC, who provide a mailing address and nothing more--no website, no phone #, no support whatsoever, and I assume that won't change if you buy a more expensive product.My advice, have nothing whatsoever to do w/ these people.
I, like other reviewers, was skeptical about what I would get for such a low price. But, after five months of use, I can give an enthusiastic "thumbs up." The speakers are clean and the sound is more than sufficient for our rather large bedroom. The DVD is fairly easy to use and has all the whistles and bells that I need.I used the customer service once when I had a problem with programing and got through quickly and reached a service rep. that actually knew the product! He fixed my dilemma in less than 90 seconds. Incredible in today's market (Hello Compaq, take notes from these guys).In today's high tech market there are great buys to be found at the bottom-end of consumer electronic products, and the Norcent DP1600 DVD Home Theater is one of them. Highly recommended.
I got this so I could read my SD card for my Nikon Coolpix 800 (a SD CompactFlash card), but it doesn't work for that card. I fault the unclear description, not the unit itself. This thing might work fine, but I don't have any use for it.
I bought these binoculars for a deer hunting trip to Georgia and they did not dissappoint me. Great viewing in low light conditions. Vortex makes great optics at a fair price.
I bought one for my Mother in law for Christmas, Her's started acting up after 2 months. I bought the same model for myself at the same time. Mine broke after 4 months. Panasonic only covers labor for 90 days. I spent a few dollors more on a Panasonic instead of a no name brand because of the Panasonic name, I thought I was getting something better, I found out that I was wrong. I will think twice next time I buy a cheap Panasonic product. I recomend staying away from this model. I would still purchase a Panosonic but not there bottom of the line.
didn't work on my ipod that's why is better to go to store to buy stuff because you can test if not work!!!!! jezer
Very good card for the price.Just be aware that it has no headers for front audio connections in your PC.There is a white 10 pin connector at the top corner of the card, which is an an audio connector for the front headphone and microphone jacks on Dell computers. While there is pin-out info on the web, you will have trouble getting individual connector plugs to stay on the thin pins. There is info on the web about purchasing the Dell connector plug and joining it to their front panel connector (via a home-made interface cable)or connecting the wires directly to the plug.Take this into account when deciding whether or not this card is right for you.
Just opened the package to give these a try...WOW. I have a set of Sony earbuds that cost 2x these, and they do not compare. Great purchase...I would recommend these to anyone looking for a reasonably priced set of non-active noise reducing buds.
I bought it because of it's antenna, it's excellent. For my job it works well.
If you're reading this review, you've probably read a number of reviews of other similar products for the purpose of converting analog (e.g., VHS) input to digital format. If so, you're already likely aware of the plethora of problems encountered with cheaper analog/digital video conversion devices -- software that hangs, audio out of sync with video, devices which burn out quickly, poor picture quality, etc.This device is a great example of how purchasing a quality product will spare you wasting both time and money, as well as sparing you hours of frustration. This device is simple, works easily, and works flawlessly.Plugged it into my computer's 6-pin (IEEE 1394) Firewire port (My rig: Asus P8P67 mobo, Intel Core i7 processor, Win 7 Pro) and Windows searched for and installed driver (took &lt; 60 seconds). My Corel Video Studio Pro X4 application immediately recognized the device and my first attempt at importing video from VHS worked flawlessly on the first try. My mobo's IEEE 1394 (6-pin) Firewire port takes care of powering the ADVC110, so I didn't have to purchase the optional power supply.Advantages of this device:The ADVC110 has a microprocessor which does the work of digitally encoding your analog video input -- not your computer's CPU. As a consequence, it won't slow your computer to a crawl.No software to install, so you can't experience problems with bargain-basement software, OS incompatibilities, etc., as seems to be a problem with competing cheaper products.This device will works with video formats from any area in the world, including PAL and SECAM, as well as North-American NTSC.Note: When I plugged-in the device, Win 7 flashed up a window offering me the option of capturing video. Although I didn't explore this option, already having video editing software installed, it looks like the ability to capture video may even be already present in Windows 7.Using this thing is a cinch.Important tip: read the reviews (on Amazon.com) written by purchasers of earlier versions of this device -- some of them supply interesting tips about dealing with copy protected VHS tapes.
The product pictures displayed speed tests outputting as much as 15 MB/s write and 30 MB/s read but in reality its just 7 MB/s write and 26 MB/s read. I wouldn't suggest the extra price for the little extra performance.
I was looking for some noise-cancelling head phones that would drown out the sound of my air conditioner and fan at night. I did not want to spend money on the over-the-ear models so I went with this cheaper version in hopes that it would give me some modest releif. Unfortunately, the noise-cancelling does not work for this- maybe if I had a 757 parked outside it would have fared better? Eitherway, they did not work, they only gave off a slight hiss sound. On the other hand, the sound quality was quite remarkable (as it should be for $50) and the confort and fitting was excelent.
After setting up the Receiver all over my house, the unit just could not hook up with the satellite, so no XM radio. The one in my car works fine. I was told by the XM folks that perhaps I should try to get a replacement antenna from Delphi. (By the way the "background noise flutter", described in earlier reviews, I could hear, so that continues to be a problem".) So I have bought the Boombox which doesn't work, I have a XM unit that I can't play and I have a subscription that is useless. I am very disappointed with Delphi. I wish I had paid more attention to the negative reviews.
these speakers are very loud, its awesome. i bought these because i own a monitor that has two 2 watt speakers that cannot be heard in loud environments. these speakers can get really loud, its impressive. i havent experienced any distortion at all, even on max volume. the only time you will have distortion is if your audio settings are not default; for example, on my ps3, i had the volume set to +2 or more within the ps3 itself, and this lead to distortion for bass, but when i set it to the default 0 setting, i was getting no distortion on the same song, at max volume. so if youre hearing distortion, you might want to make sure your components audio settings are at a default level, with no enhancements enabled.
The HP 23 Tri-color Ink Cartridge shipped very quickly, but the product did not function correctly. There was no blue ink in the unit. I contacted the seller but got no response. I will contact the seller again today to give them another chance to make it right.
We purchased a slingbox and then this bridge to make it work. I read all the directions and tried to make it work. I finally just got sick of trying, sent the slingbox and the bridge back for refunds. I'll try again when the technology becomes easier.A real hastle to make work and not all that great when it does.
I love my Canon Rebel Digital but sometimes it's just to large to carry so I purchased the Canon S50 as my &quot;fun&quot; camera. I wanted another camera that used the Compact Flash media and after a lot of research, I decided upon the S50. It's a lot of value in a small package. You cannot go wrong with this camera especially at the Amazon price. What made the deal even better was Amazon's service. I placed my order on Sunday using the free shipping expecting to wait a week or more to receive the camera. Imagine my surprise when it was deliverd on Thursday...just 4 days wait. Great job Amazon!
They are comfortable, sound great, stay in when running....after going through several more expensive sets of headphones, these are keepers.
Watching paint dry is far faster than this unit downloading images.It only worked for the 2 reads from a Sansdisk Extreme III SD card.Now even though the little green light goes on, the card does not even register at all.Now I have to tie-up my DSLR to download the images.It's a waste of money.
i have bought this product about 3 years ago, and it is still working as good as when i took it out the box. good sound quality and has many CD functions that are good too.
This is junk lol I've bought these replacement earbuds for my soon to arrive Monoprice MEP-933. But for the price I shouldn't say much. Nuff Said.~Sunny
My camera dock will recharge the camera batteries, but the transfer button doesn't work. It doesn't make a connection to my computer. So far, it's just an expensive battery charger. There's very little documentation included and troubleshooting has been difficult. I wish I'd saved my money.
It's a little bigger and heavier than past iPods but hey, they need to fit 80 Gigs in there somehow.
I replaced my Sony Vaio SZ laptop with the MacBook Pro 2.4 so here is my review:First of all it wouldn't be fair to compare Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista. At work I am using XP, on my Vaio I had XP and Vista (for two months). XP is OK but after my Vista experience the Mac OS X is such a relief.I have Tiger on my MBP and I will upgrade it to Leopard. Just watch the "Leopard - Guided Tour" on Apple's website and you will wonder why do people torture themselves with Windows?The design the speed, and the build quality of this laptop is great. I upgraded the RAM to 4GB - it took only 5 minutes - I found a good deal on Amazon. I have no issues with the screen (Matte - LG panel).Pros:- Mac OS X- Great preinstalled software package you don't have to waste your time with uninstalling the junk like on a windows laptop.- Size / Weight compared to other 15.4 laptops- everything regarding to the operation - fast, quiet, illuminating keyboard, magsafe power adapter ...- multiple options to install other operating system - I have Bootcamp / XP on it I only use it for my games.- I found all the other softwares that I needed for Mac.- wide range of custom designed accessories - you can spend a fortune on these :-)Cons:- only 2 USB ports- no multimedia card reader- no docking possibility- can be hot - I would recommend iLap that will solve the problem- fingerprint reader would be nice on a $2500 laptopMy conclusion:I don't take away stars for the cons because I knew all these things before I ordered my MBP and there weren't unexpected problems. So for me it is 5 stars and I just love it...
As a Laserdisc owner, I've been patiently waiting for DVD's to mature in cost effectiveness and features, and recently took the plunge with the SD-3109. I'm impressed with the flexibility of the audio system. It works with my present Dolby Surround Sound receiver, and will also work when I upgrade to 5.1 surround next year. After looking at dozens of other DVD players, the Toshiba won for me with the best balance of features at the lowest price.
These are basically the poor man's high performance tweeters. They are designed with very high efficiency/sensitivity so that a professional installer can match it to any number of systems with varying SPLs. But the noobs are going to complain that it's too harsh, or too loud or sounds like tin, etc. If these tweeters are kept at three-quarter to half-power, depending on the system, they play beautifully.But they need an additional series capacitor and possibly a series resistor for SPL matching to embarrass your rich audiophile friends. These tweeters just need an external metalized film capacitor of 1uF (microfarad), 1.5uF or 2uF depending on listening preferences. The 1uf will give it a smoother response. Do not not use electrolytic caps to avoid distortion (sound coloration). These tweeters may be too loud to match the low sensitivity of certain speaker systems, so they may need to be attenuated with a 10Watt non-inductive(for audio) 2-ohm resistor or a 4-ohm, maybe higher. Or buy a set of 2-ohm resistors and keep adding them in series to the tweeter until you get the desired decibel levels.But hey, there's no such thing as a free lunch. Some people want everything served on a platter, so they should go and spend $50 to $300 on a pair of preconfigured-to-someone-else's-preference tweeters, instead. But if you buy tweeters that cost a little over thirteen dollars, be prepared to put some creative work into them.Some people's ears cannot adjust to high levels of treble, especially mid-highs (roughly 5Khz to 10KHz), and they don't hear intricate details at high decibels, they hear very harsh tones instead. The solution is putting a disk shaped 3M double-sided foam tape (the gray colored one used for outdoors to adhere moldings to cars; found in hardware stores and automotive paint supplies) on the center of the tweeter. Only foam will prevent coloration. Simply cut the tape into various diameters and try each one out. The larger the disk diameter covering the center of the tweeter, the more mid frequencies it will cut. It will also reduce axial anomalies that produce harmonic distortion and attenuate the tweeter's SPL if the disk is large enough. And as for the other side of the double sided tape, adhere a plastic disk made from a semi-soft plastic like ABS (do not use metal) to cover the adhesive.I should mention that I did use an oscilloscope listening in to the tweeters with a calibrated microphone and sine waves picked up are nice and clean with the peaks very close to 90-degrees and without ghosting. (The closer the output resembles a sinewave, the less distortion a tweeter (or speaker) produces.)I laugh as my buddies have spent thousands on their systems. Mine sounds many times better, cleaner, with a truly flat natural sounding response, has midbass and midrange so tight people look to the sides to see what hit them, and the mid-highs and highs are so crisp they pop out like Chinese firecrackers. And yet, it's made out of cheap generic crap components and my friends hate me for it (and now want my advice--figures).But a tweeter won't solve all problems. You gotta have a midbass and midrange to truly have a professional sounding system. If you spend $150 on a pair of 6.5 inch speakers, you're doing it wrong. Buy some $10 midrange (with a matching crossover) and an $25 aluminun cone speaker for midbass (Dayton makes them). Learn concepts about crossovers networks and how their outputs in phase on diy sites, add some good subs and you'll have a system that plays anything without setting your wallet on fire. Yes, crossovers are vital, but used improperly they can throw speakers out of phase which produces ghosting and unbelievable distortion. This is key the area that most people ignore, and it's what actually either makes the high end system for less or breaks it. Some will tell you it's negligible, but an oscilloscope doesn't lie when it shows ghosting effect. Think of sound as a fluid moving in a current, not as air. Regarding phase angles, all fluid currents must flow at the same time (in phase) or they will compete/collide with each other, adding unwanted effects and force cancellations. Also, find a way to install a mono center speaker on the center console of you car or dash. And for God's sakes, unless you're powering subwoofers, use a Class-B amp with discrete components and an internal feedback. Quit pissing around with those "pretty" looking amps and always question how they are made internally. Don't use an EQ to boost treble, it causes harmonic distortion and noise. Add additional tweeters (or midranges/mid-tweeters) and an L-pad to control their decibel boost levels to match your taste. Buy a $50 Behringer ECM8000 mic with an XLR to USB adapter and hook it to your laptop and download a free copy of RealRTA to see what sounds/tones your system is missing.BTW, you can't have clean midrange and midbass from one driver. It will always exceed the Xmax of the driver, adding all kinds of filthy distortion. Stop it, just stop it, you unclean, air pumping, noise making noob. No, not you. You know better than that.Good luck, people. Hope this helps.
When it comes to getting ink cartridges, most of us only get one cartridge for their needs, rather than two. Nevertheless, most us need two kinds for our everyday printing needs. HP knows that with all their high-quality inkjet printers. But with so much more of us willing to print up photos, and make labels, many of us use more than we know. This pair of inkjet cartirdges, HP 21 & 22, is a combo pack that is used for not just your common everyday printing needs for documents like files and reports, but you can also use it to print ads from online articles from your favorite websites, as well as coupons and many other things. These mainly are used of HP Deskjet printers for the 3900 series. Although you may get these seperately at other prices, or wasting more money by buying refill kits, you're better off getting this combo pack altogether. It really does a great job at printing, and I really recommend the brand and value that HP makes for all printing projects.Price: BConvience: B+Overall: B 1/2+
This was my third APC battery backup. After buying two APC 350s and being very happy with them, I decided to buy an upgraded model. I was very shocked reading some of the reviews. I have none had any "noise" issues with any of mine. All of my are and have been silent. For safety reasons, you must connect the battery. I found this very simple and will only take a minute. You then must allow the batteries to charge. The unit can be used during this time. The software is simple, yet provides a great status readout and several options. I use the 725 as well as 350 for my computer systsem. I use my 725 for my most important equipment and get around 10-15 minutes depending on what I have pluged in. The APC support is very good. One of the best business like support for the home I've seen in the computer business. APC as a company feels very professional and secure. I have not a single bad thing to say about the 725 or its similar models and recommend one to all.
I like how this looks like a regular backpack. However, it took a short while to develop a technique to swing the backpack from behind and get the camera out without dropping the camera. I have to unzip the zipper with the buckle attached, then unbuckle with the backpack held carefully.
Excellente, it excellent, nice photos, the underwater photos very nice and of good color, you can use the flash and delete shadow on your photos even underwater
I live in the country, drive most days to one of several towns 30-70 miles away, including one large city. I listen to audiobooks downloaded to my MP3 player. After considering a manufacturer based upgrade to my car stereo (very expensive) or a local shop's own upgrade (still 250) I found this solution and it works very well for me. Its true that the channel I tuned is only empty at my home --therefore if the reading of the book finishes while I am driving audible interference can be annoying for a moment. I simply mute the volume until I have a chance to start a new book or newspaper reading. As these usually last 1-8 hours, this isnt much of a limitation. So I find the device absolutely wonderful. It also plays just fine in mountain passes where no FM reception is available. Reception is as clear as a CD. Ive never seen fit to tune another band oneither of the unused alternative frequencies. I found getting started very simple and was up and running within 5 minutes of receiving the Kensington transmitter. My only warning to potential users is that if you have unrecorded blank space between songs you may really have to find an empty spot on the FM band at each location you visit frequently. If this is your pattern, see if you can do this with your radio before you buy it.
I read the reviews before buying the light. I thought, I know how to fix this thing. My fix is sandpaper on the lens, I roughed it up with 320 grit sandpaper, it gives the lens a slightly diffused quality and it gives the 8 LEDs just enough dispersal to light the entire keyboard on my mid size laptop.
I LIKE THE SLIM CASES BUT MOST OF MY CD'S ENDED UP BEING TRASHED BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T WORK.
No problems with USB memory storage. I would have ordered more if they did not have to be packaged and shipped seperately.
THIS PRODUCT IS VERY VERY HARD.. VERY GOOD... THE MATERIAL IS VERY VERY GOOD... I AM VERY HAPPY WHIT THIS CABLE!... THE LARGE IS PERFECT!
The kid at Best Buy originally was told not to get this item unless I hated the person I was getting it for. He kept telling me to get the Toshiba. Well I did some research and decided to get it anyways...I am very pleased. I have had it for a couple months now and it has worked flawlessly. Great for MP3's, JPEG's, VCD's, CD-RW's and oh yeah DVD-R's. I have tried all of these formats along with standard DVD playback. If you want to use the super output you must change it to super from compnent for it to work properly.
This was a gift for my 12 year old niece and it did'nt work after 2 days. Poor sound poor quality. Sounds like an old transistor radio. Poor quality looks cheap. Anti skip does not work would not play a cd all the way. Bass is just loud noise no good sound for the CD. I returned item for refund.....
The cover is VERY nice... and the "pages" are as advertised, exceptionally clear. However it isn't perfect.1. The first print holding page was not sealed on the far right edge properly. It was split, so I had to cut that page out. This is a common problem with other Itoya fixed portfolio albums (I also have the 8.5 x 11 which had the same problem). I think Itoya has a quality control problem with their Polyglass pages.2. You cannot add pages to this.3. If you fill this album up with the advertised 48 prints, the portfolio bulges in the spine area. This is true with ALL their portfolio "books"If you like the ability to add to or change pages within a portfolio, I recommend you get the Itoya binder, where you can add, remove or change pages very easily. Even so, I would recommend this to a friend, with the above caveats.
I bought this card as a spare memory for my Casio 5MP digicam.The original memory that I got free as a bonus with the camera wasbranded Edge and also has 128MB on it. The first thing I did whenI got the Viking card was of course insert in into the camera and seeif it works. It sure did, but I immediately noticed that it is quitea bit slower than Edge. Maximum resolution pictures produce filesabout 2.5MB in size and it took good 4-5 seconds to record them tothis Viking card. Add to that 2-3 seconds that camera takes for imageprocessing and you get whopping 7-8 seconds from shot to shot.For comparison with the Edge card it is 4-5 seconds. Still a lot, but notas frustrating.The only plus - Viking is cheap from many retailers, and rebates are oftenavalable.My advice: if you need SD memory for digital photography at high resolutionget a card with guaranteed high transfer rate - at least 5MB/sec.You'll have to pay more, but it is worth it.
This camera bag is exactly what I needed. The design is not bulky, but slim, making the bag comfortable to tote on long walks. I use it as an accessory bag as opposed to a camera bag.But this bag is well constucted, lightweight and looks good. It can serve as either a bag for a large camera and some accessories or the accessories themselves, such as conversion lens.
I bought this firewire extender to replace a somewhat bulky Gefen product that worked perfectly but was a little large for my cable run conduit. I had read the review about the overheating/smoking problem and thought "Gee that guy was unlucky - he had two with the same problem". I should have heeded his advice and hope others reading this do too. I connected the new extender cable to the same regular cable I had been using and connected them to a Mac Mini and a Drobo. After a few minutes the M/F end of the extender got alarmingly hot and the Mac Mini would not recognize the Drobo anymore. I plugged the Gefen extender back in and everything was fine. I guess the lesson is: read the reviews and take them seriously.
They are brand name, They work and you are able to get the super saver shipping. What's not to like!
The camera is an excellent piece of workmanship. It does everything the add says and much more. Everyone I have shown it to has been very impressed.
I will use this screen for a club meeting of 30 to 40 people. It will be perfect for that use. It arrived well packaged and in good condition. I have received screens from other vendors poorly packaged and damaged. I give this vendor high marks for his service.
In my own words, a letter I sent Intel.--------------------------------------Dear Support,I called tonight to try to get a copy of the driver for the Pro PC Camera. I was told the driver was not available as they had no copies of that CD available to them, could not be placed on an ftp for me to download as the server would not allow them to do this, and could not be emailed to me as the firewall would not allow attachments. I was told the only way for me to receive this necessary file was for me to order another CD. So I was given the phone number to the distribution center (as the tech was ALSO unable to transfer) which I called.It was closed.I called back and was once again transferred to tech support. Once again I got a tech that was unable to help me. I asked how often they received this request and she said "All the time." It seems to me that placing this file on the website would save you many calls in the queue. The Windows 2000 drivers are readily available for download, but not the Windows 9x drivers. Why is this?I do not want or need the Create and Share software, any of the other goodies on that CD, or even the CD itself. All I require is a small file to make this camera work, yet Intel seems unwilling to supply this to me.Please contact me with a resolution to this problem.Ben Grogan
pretty durable, a little testy but works for what I need
I personally would not recommend anything from Rand McNally. I trusted there products and purchased the GPS and then they shortly thereafter discontinued this model and started selling Garmin's. They told me they have no intentions on updating the maps in the future for the Rand McNally Navigator (go figure, and they are the map experts!) My rating = Thumbs down to Rand McNally for lack of product support and not making available updates for a GPS bearing the Rand McNally name.
I am a graphic designer and should have purchased this bridge book a long time ago. Colors on different computer monitors can vary tremendously and this alleviates a lot of guesswork. It is also much easier to show clients the difference between spot and Pantone colors instead of just explaining it.
Appears to be made very well. Cable insulation and connectors are good quality and have functioned perfectly with my Western Digital "My Book" Esata drive. All at a great price.
I purchased two of these from Home Depot. They both worked flawlessly for ONE night. The next night, the bulb wouldn't light up on one and on the other, the zapping grid was dead. Took them back to HD and got replacements. One lasted two nights then the zapping grid went dead and on the other, the bulb would not come on. (Yes, I did swap the bulbs around. The units were dead) These are excellent zappers if you only need them for one night.
The logitech trackball mouse is easy to use, and covers any need I can imagine. The ball tracks well, the buttons feel good and the scroll wheel works exactly as it should. The only problem is this mouse will spoil you for any other mouse that doesn't have the ball featrue. It is so much easier you will not believe it until you try it, then you will never go back to a different mouse without regretting it. Great value for the money, if you have it buy it, you will love this mouse
What can I say? I needed terminators for unused ports on my video "house amp". This works. No moving parts, installation is obvious.
I love this product, not only do I not have to go out to get my photos done, I don't print every photo on the roll and only salvage ten I like, now I only print what I like and delete the rest.
put 4 lens with hoods + 420 ex flash plus 1.4 extender plus my canon xt with battery grip and 70-200 f/4 L with hood lens and still lots of room for other things well made and amazing valuesee pictures
G-day..from down under..my name is Montana..ok we have heard the pro's, the cons etc...I my self had a sony V1 for 2 weeks and retuned it for the G5yes the V1 has a faster auto focus and fancy electronic beams night mode, how ever the V1 lcd screen in daylight is hopless and talking about the lcd screen if you are looking threw the view finder your nose is squashed up against it...the auto white balance lets not talk about that..the memory cards to expensive and last but least Sony havent quite got it right with there colours there is a blue cast in every picture..Well now the G5 it feels like a camera looks like a camera, with the focus you nead a little time..it comes good..study the Camera User Guide and you cant go wrong..good pics good controls fantastic Lcd flip-out a poor mans SLR..buy it and let your fingers do the walking POINT AND SHOOT..see-ya..Montana
My 7.1 channel surround system was missing mid range in the rear surround. After reading the reviews and knowing the Polk reputation i purchased these speakers. I do have a polk front fireing woofer which has served me well. These speakers were just the ticket for my needs. I have all my rear speakers (4) set to large and you can positivly hear the difference. A well made great sounding mid range speaker. I have them mounted on the ceiling as a satalite speaker. BUY THEM...
I recently discovered these batteries in a store and tried them out as they claimed they were designed for digital applications.They dusted regular and premium AA batteries when I used them in my Canon 550EX flash. With normal batteries I get around 250 shots, but to get those I have to swap the batteries out to let them cool down after about 100 shots. With the Kodak 3x batteries, I got over 400 shots and did not have to swap them out. On top of that, they seemed to recharge the flash even faster then normal as they warmed up.While I don't recommend them for low-continuous power devices such as clocks and flash lights, I do highly recommend them for high-energy use devices such as digital cameras and flashes.The reason I have found from looking up the specs on the Kodak site is they are indeed designed for high-energy digital devices which consume a lot of power over a short duration, in fact the more you drain (up to a point) the more over all power they should provide.If you only take an occasional picture once in a blue moon, I don't recommend them, but if like me you take lots in one setting, these batteries are fantastic. Unless I can't find them I don't use anything else in my camera flashes anymore.
This product is amazing. Haven't had any trouble using or mounting it. Sometimes the satellite signals are lost creating bit of an inconvenience. I have also seen cases where it didn't speak up at some turns where it was supposed to. I thought the signal is lost, but that wasn't the case. Sometimes the map seemed to contain wrong street address, not sure if it was due to not having the updated map.
Bad things...- Spots on some pictures at night (I think this is from when there is dust on the lens).Good things...- Small. It is easy to carry around. It fits in my jeans pocket without being overly bulky.- Quick. You turn it on by sliding down the front. This makes it really quick to take it out and get ready for a picture. My past cameras have taken a second or two to turn on. This camera is instant on.- Easy. The controls are straight forward and it doesn't take any time to learn how to use the camera.Over all I'm happy with the purchase. I needed a small camera to take on vacation and this one worked great. If you are going to be taking a lot of night pictures you might want to look elsewhere due to the white dots that sometimes show up (or make sure you keep the lens dust free).
The Canon Powershot PRO is just that...it's a very serious digital camera. The days of 350 dollars buying you a basic 2 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoon are long gone. For the money, this Canon model seems to be what would have cost THOUSANDS to get your hands on just a few years ago.The camera comes with a 12X optical zoom, and it extends that with a massive digital zoon. (Remember, optical is a CLEAR image, digital zoom is just that...it loses clarity but gets you closer to the action.)The 6MP gives you TONS of FINE HIGH quality picture taking ability. You can set the camera to the quality you feel is needed. I paired this with a 2GB sandisk card, at lower quality it held 1700 pictures, at highest it still held over 900 pictures. The LCD is clear, but the menus are complicated. It has TONS of options, and enough buttons to confuse a novice user. I am fairly technically savvy, and it took me a while to get comfortable with this advanced digital camera.Once I connected it to a computer, the images were awesome on the monitor, and even better when printed at the local photo shop, some big, and some average size. Quality was not compromised.Overall my take on this camera is that it's LEGIT. It's A LOT of camera for the money, even at full retail which Amazon does NOT charge you.I reccommend the 2 GB memory card, AND the Canon rechargable batteries...this thing went through REGULAR batteries like nothing. Spend the extra money and save in the long run.Good luck!
This product is nothing special. It doesn't do anything magical. You are getting what you pay for, but it does it's job, and that is why I bought it. I have a G1/HTC Dream and it fits, only in the vertical position, which is a bit disappointing. But it still functions and sticks to the window like nobody's business. Just make sure you clean your window before you put it up there, and it will never come down unless you pull it off yourself. I have had occasion when I have knocked the holder off the arm, but that is a position issue in my car, and not an issue with the unit itself.
I bought this through AmaMax- Fast shipping.This cable was new and much cheaper than other sources I tried. This was for a fireplace blower wiring project. So, I did cut it open. The insulation and construction were top notch.Nothing "cheapo" about this power cord.
Very well built cable for the money. I setup a surround sound system for my parents, and I used this cable to hook up their subwoofer on their Klipsch HD 500 speakers to their receiver. I was very impressed with the quality of the cable. Honestly found it just as well built as some of the Monster Cables I have. I was surprised how well it actually fit on the connectors. Sometimes cheaper cables don't fit as tight and come loose easily. Would highly recommend the cable for the price. I actually went and bought one for my surround sound system the next day to replace my existing one. I didn't really need the 25ft in length, but the cheaper ones were all more expensive. Go figure!
No need to load the software. Works fine without it to drag and drop stuff on and off it. Otherwise a nice device.
This portable DVD player is fantastic. It plays whatever you throw at it and the best part is I can carry 5 movies in one 4 gig thumb drive without having to carry along a stack of DVD's. The battery life is not too great at only about 4 hours but you can't beat that for the price of this player. It comes with all the needed accessories.My only complaint is the case is made of lightweight plastic but you can't expect everything for the price I paid. I did get the extended warranty for only about $12.00 so In case it does break easily i am covered. The screen size for me is perfect and I can actually enjoy the movie with out having to lug around a large player (for that I would just use my laptop) I highly recommend this player
It looks good sitting on top of the DVD player, the picture and sound are decent. So why am I not happy? I have used VCRs for more years than I care to admit. I have never, since my first archaic VCR had a problem programming them to record a show in the future even without opening the user manual. The programming of this VCR is not at all user friendly! You would think to just hit the menu or program button and be on your way following a step by step menu to set time, date, etc. But not on this VCR. But even if you get past that part, I was frustrated because I could not just punch numbers to set the time and date for recording, it had to be done by half hour increments for time (without an am/pm toggle no less) and day increments for date. I do not have time for that when I am trying to program the VCR on my way out the door to work. I want to hit the numbers and keep it moving. I typically love JVC products but this appears to be a poor relation.
Nikon's NC filters do exactly what they are supposed to do-protect the front element of your lens from dust, scratches, etc. I have NC filters on several lenses and have yet to see any impact on image quality caused by the filter.
The Canon MP150 I bought last year couldn't feed the paper anymore, so I am buying this one. Hope it will last longer. For under $50, I am happy thus far. Good speed.The USB cable doesn't come with it. Thank God my old printer cable is compatible. The ink cartridge that comes with the package is 30 and 31, not as advertised 40 and 41. This means we will probably need to replace cartridge very soon, and they will cost more than the printer.
I love this system, I can play CD's and DVD's and it's great surround sound. It's compact and powerful. A great buy!
There's not much to say here. It comes with wipes to clean off you screen before you put it on. "Instillation" is easy and it fits on my zune very well.
Not much to say other than it worked great for connecting a Pioneer radio in my son's 2003 Hyundai Accent.
I like the carrying case. My only problem was the case was smaller than I expected. I should have read the description better. Still it does the job that I need it to do.
Everything I'd hoped it would be. Using a Surround sound receiver instead of the audio available on the unit, and hits perfecly in the space I have for it.
My overall opinion of this radio is very good.Although I have only had this radio for a few weeks, I believe that it serves the function that was intended. The sound quality is not fantastic, but for a 6 inch square by 2 inch thick radio, it is pretty good. If you crank it for a minute, the radio will last about ten minutes. I have mainly used battery power and have had no problems with it dying. The TV section does not pick up every broadcast station. While in the TV mode it will pick up quite a bit that is not TV, too. The siren is loud and capable. I have not tried the cell phone charging feature yet.From the reviews I read (and I read a lot of them), this model appeared to be the best and I am glad I chose it.
I got this in desperation when I needed a disc drive for my G5.It has been months.Not a hiccup.It is very fast. Noticeably faster than the stock 160.And it is very quiet.It has increased my system speed and gives lots of room for expansion.I am impressed.Update January 2009. This drive is still going strong and works great every day.Update January 2010. This fine piece of equipment has yet to have a problem.
Just bought 2 of these, and neither worked at all out of the box. When I called APC to do a warranty claim, they said that these batteries were "long discontinued" and they did not have any in stock to fulfill the warranty. As a matter of fact, they said APC exited the portable battery business all together and don't even have comparable products to offer me. They suggested I return through Amazon (which I am).Incidentally I had 2 of these batteries previously, which died recently almost simultaneously after many, many years of working great for our family. These batteries were great, that's why I tried to get the same ones to replace them.My conclusion is that any of these APC batteries you find now are all going bad on the shelf (the date on the non-functioning batteries I received said 2006) and won't last long after you purchase them. Probably better to spend your money elsewhere.
They sound decent...I am also using them in a wide area so i was not expecting to much. but they did a nice job even w/ the sub not hooked up yet. They actually thump quite well for small speakers. Using the x over at 100 and then using a powered sub...the speakers really shine then.overall very pleased
works graet skype the only con is that is too big but sounds goodThe price was right and its better usb than analog
Worked perfectly in my 2005 Forester. Package is marked "Subaru 1990-Up" and if you look at metraonline dot com for the product number 70-8901 you can see the actual model compatibility, but it in any case don't assume this is Impreza-only per Amazon's description; it's for most Subaru models 1990 and later. Amazon's price is great, and remember you will need wire connectors, this is just a harness with bare wire ends.
Great performance, incredible acquisition of satellites, and adjustment of routing when turns are missed, or ignored in favor of known local conditions or slight detours. The downside is that the routing is often over roads that I would not recommend. I have not found a way to reliably make changes to routing or to have the device store the preferred route at the end of the trip, but I have not yet studied the programming options fully, so perhaps there is a way to override the preset routing choices and manually make small changes. Overall, this is an amazing device at an even more amazing price. Should be standard equipment in any vehicle.
We ordered the product on Monday and it was at our door on Friday. Fast shipping and the product was in great condition.
incredible sound. recieved today from amazon. good price and quick shipping ( even with super saver ). powerful, clean sound. the wattage allows you to crank it up without distortion. i tested several 2.1 systems of varying prices and this one beat them all easily. bottom line: if you want great sound without breaking the bank, buy them. you'll be surprised just how good they sound.
I Was all excited that it was only 36 cents but then when I got it it only charged for about 30 seconds in the car and then it just stopped charging!
These speakers are very nice, good mid and high range, obviously not much on the low end. The tweeter sticks a little higher than my stock speakers, which required me to clearance the grille a little, but no big deal. These are great if you have a tight space and need new speakers, great sound and not just "for the price."
I was a dedicated earbud user for many years, but I recently developed a mild case of tinnitus and I discovered that using in-ear devices was making it worse. I reluctantly decided to go back to over-ear headphones and the many positive Amazon reviews on the Sony MDR-XD200 convinced me to give them a try. I love them!! They're comfortable, easy to wear, and the sound is excellent - great bass and plenty of volume with no distortion. I was really surprised to find this kind of quality at such a bargain price, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
This is the second one I have... bought the first one about 10 yrs ago and it keeps working even after I dropped it and broke the outer cover. Excellent product. I will freely recommend it to anyone.
This harness worked like a charm for me on my 2004 GMC Sierra.Buying the right harness is confusing with the many offered, my advice is before you purchase its best to know how many (count them) pin's are on your present factory stock harness radio connector plug and buy the same number of pins listed for the after market connector.When you use this type of harness, you can expect to lose some of your factory warning chimes,like door-ajar,parking brake warning chime.The product worked great for me and the shipping was fast. If you want to keep all the original factory chimes, then you will pay dearly for those harness's. Remember to count the pins first before you order to save yourself the frustration and waste of your time.
I originally purchased a Netgear GS748T. I had constant connection problems with certain ports, and Netgear tech support is useless.I got the Linksys SRW2048. The switching worked out-of-the-box, so I'm happy enough to keep it. But the Webview doesn't work at all, which is irritating.I give it 3 stars. Could be worse (like Netgear's product). Could be better (fully functional).
In the hierarchy of Nikon cameras, the D200 now becomes an affordable pro camera at an entry level price on the used market. If you are coming prom a P&S; the flexibility will astound you. BUT, there are some things you need to know. The CFstorage cards these run on are antiquated and sometimes hard to find. Newer laptops and desktops won't have card slots for them. There is no auto popup flash. You will have to turn it on and set it up. It is a much larger body then the 3000-5000 series and is not made of plastic. It has a good solid feel to it. If you want to take control of your picture taking, instead of always shooting in autothen this is the camera for you. Try and get one with a low shutter count and Nikon battery. There are plenty of them out there like this.
I bought this case for a WD Passport external hard drive and so far it has been a great product. As is pointed out in several of the other reviews, the case is a bit too wide and tall for the newer, smaller drives but it hasn't been a problem for me yet.My only issue is that the cable included with the case is both very short (too short to be useful) and very sensitive to being bumped. It was a large enough problem for me that I bought a new cable. Fortunately though, the side pocket is easily large enough to hold a good sized cable and close without issue.
Rarely do I write good reviews, especially about computer and networking products, but I have to say that after taking the advice of other reviewers here, downloading the latest software and using a wired connection this thing setup and runs flawlessly. This may be a first in my long history with computer products, so I have to throw 5 stars at the thing.It even found my wireless network, though I didn't try to set it up.TwonkyVision, which was recommended as an alternate music server, is the software I ended up using. It died the first time I ran it, but it's been solid ever since (and this is a timeline measured in years)What I didn't expect was for the netgear music server to install and work, I didn't expect the player to find the server and I certainly didn't expect to be playing music 15 minutes after I opened the box.So kudos to Netgear on this one. Even though I have had nothing but bad experience with their wireless products (every Netgear wireless product I've ever had either fried or flat did not work out of the box) I will buy another one of these.
i AM AN OVERSEAS CONTRACTOR, I'VE USED MANY BACKPACKS, BUT THIS STYLE IS THE BEST!! SINCE IT'S WHEELED IT IS VERY EASY TO MOVE AROUND AND WHERE YOU CANT PULL IT AROUND I JUST USE THE STRAPS AND WORKS PERFECTLY FINE ALSO. I JUST WISH IT HAD MORE PADDING. I USUALLY PACK ALL THE ITEMS I NEED FOR 3 OR 4 DAYS TRAVEL AND IT FITS PERFECT, THE IPOD COMPARTMENT IS GREAT TO!I ALWAYS CARRY A FULL LOAD SO WHEN IM READY TO BOARD THE PLANE I JUST DETACHED BOTH BACKPACKS AND SLIDE THE SMALL ONE THRU THE HANDLE OF THE WHEELED ONE. I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS FITTING THESE CARRY ON BACKPACKS ON ANY PLANE! THEY FIT IN ALL BINS NO MATTER HOW SMALL AS A MATTER OF FACT THE BIG ONE IS THE MAX ALLOWED ON AIRCRAFTS THESE DAYS..I EVEN CARRY MY LAPTOP COMPUTER IN HERE WITH NO PROBLEMS..THE SMALL ONE IS GREAT FOR ALL YOUR ESSENTIALS LIKE PASSPORTS, PENS, IPOD, A SWEATER, JACKET, WALLET, AND SECURITY CHECK ITEMS LIKE PERSONAL HYGENE STUFF AND MAGAZINES. I THINK ITS THE BEST OPTION OUT THERE RIGHT NOW.
Good unit bought before cheap tuners were available. Does everything well except occasional freezup when changing channels. Only way to fix this is to unplug the unit for about ten seconds to reset it. See related review of Insignia tuners.
You can't go wrong with a Tiffen filter. I have a Nikon D80 and just purchased the Nikon 35MM 1.8 lens and this filter is protecting it and it works perfect. A perfect fit and the quality is great, very durable. Highly recommended. If you have good quality lenses like I do and you want to protect them, trust them to Tiffen. They will definitely treat you right.
It's perfect for the price. It doesn't sound cheap at all too! It is also really comfortable even with big ears.
I bought this headphone from amazon.com and I've used it for last 3 days now. My last pair was an RCA (not 5.1) and I used to think that was pretty good but that pair went out of the window as soon as this one arrived. There is a stark contrast between 5.1 and standard headphone. The audio quality will leave you amazed from this pair. It might not be at par with other 5.1 headphones, which cost more than $[...] but for $[...], you CANNOT find a better product. Its lightweight and so you can wear it for hours w/o realizing its sitting on your head. Now one important note for VISTA users, this headphone won't work right out of the box with VISTA. You need to download/install a patch from microsoft website. Here is the link,[...]But once you do that, you are ready to roll. Another thing that I liked about it was the cord length. 2-3 feet cord length is common but this one comes with pretty lengthy cord. So you can let your laptop sit on desk and enjoy whatever you are watching from your bed. A small hiccup is that once you have connected this, you cannot connect a standard headphone or speakers using standard jack. I'm sure there is a way to workaround that but I don't know that yet. So every time I want to switch from my headphone to speakers, I've to restart my laptop. Not a big deal but still a bug. Well, thats all in a nutshell. Hopefully, you will find my review useful and assisting in your decision to purchase or not.
Just purchased the Palm Z22 to replace my aging Zire. Overall I am very satisfied with the Z22. It does everything the old Zire did but much faster and in color with backlighting. The Z22 is smaller than the Zire so the typeface fonts are smaller though the screen resolution is better than that of the Zire and that along with the backlighting (almost) compensates for the smaller font sizes. My only real quibble with the Z22 is with the battery life. When fully charged the Zire would operate over a week before one noticed the battery was no longer fully charged when viewing the applications menu, but I now routinely notice the battery charge level is down after only a couple of days with the Z22. Luckily you can trickle charge the Z22 to full power within less than an hour via the USB connector you use also use for for synching it with Outlook.
I got an xbox 360 for christmas and wanted to be able to get online. I didn't want to buy the Microsoft wireless adapter cause that will only get you the speed of what your router will put out. My wireless router is 54mps and when I had a wii, connecting by the wireless router I had mixed speeds.I got this kit tonight (not through amazon as I had store credit) and let me say these are the best. You plug 1 adapter near the router and plug the supplied ethernet cable into it. You plug the other adapter in another room and plug the ethernet cable into it and the other into the xbox. In a matter of 2 minutes the lights were green to go.I connected to xbox live and downloaded and update. What would have taken about 2-4 minutes on wireless took a matter of seconds with these adapters. The good thing is no cables running anywhere. Also keep in mind if you are on a different circuit breaker, there maybe a problem.I also didn't have to install any software that came with it. It was just plug and go. And for many of us, I am sure we like that.Thank you netgear.
It works well, the only gripe I have is that it always starts from the beginning when using the flash card after re starting the car.
Check out both extremetech.com and anandtech.com for very detailed reviews. Both reviews highly recommend this set.
WOW...super product that gives you a clear picture each time and does not take up much space. Highly recommend this Acer monitor.
This cable works as advertised. No problems. It's hard to go wrong with ethernet cables, and for this price too.
Not so easy to setup, but a good product. the battery charger is under the item. Sometimes I forget that i have a battery charging in there. You have to point the receiver to the unit.
I needed a camera bag, and I received this bag as a gift. It has extra space for transporting my printer dock back and forth. This is a handy feature. Before I had this bag I had to come up with creative and still secure ways for carrying my gear around. That was an annoying hassle. This is a great purchase. Highly recommended!!
I bought this charger and also purchased a new battery directly from Fuji. My camera was doing weird things like freezing in the middle of video recording, and not powering on or off intermittently. I was going to send my camera in for repairs but figured I would try a new battery and a new charger to save myself from being without my camera for a long time. I charged the old battery and VOILA - all issues resolved. I guess my previous charger was defective and was making my battery do funky things to my camera. Very happy with my purchase and it arrived 2 days later... even though I ordered it right before Christmas. I love Amazon!
These ink cartridges are stated to print 100 pages. However, I've bought like 30 of these and I'd say on average that it prints 75 pages (for black cartridge and color cartridge). Once you print over 75 pages, you begin to see "streaking" of the pages, so that's when you replace the print cartridges. The 'low ink indicator' is not that good if you ask me because after you print 40 pages, then your printer says it's already running low and ready to be replaced, but I've printed 40 more pages once that indicator appears.You should only buy these cartridges if you are on-the-go and need to print things on portable printers; otherwise, you are wasting your money on ink that lasts so little. Laser printers are the economical way to go.As for the ink quality, it's pretty good when using a portable inkjet printer. I sometimes print pictures, and I believe that it's better than average (compared to other inkjet printers).
1.5x isn't as big a difference as I thought it would be and not worth the price compared to other lenses.
The things I like about this are, Very impressive menu navigation, Great sound quality, very good video quality. That was almost what I was looking for.
When I saw photos of this keyboard prior to release, I was almost drooling with anticipation. The design looked elegant, beautiful, and compact. And there's no number keypad! Awesome! I never, ever use the number keypad, and the extra distance to my mouse just adds strain to my wrist. I currently have an old Logitech wireless keyboard with a detachable number pad. I detached it and threw it away. But I wanted a real Apple keyboard with all the correct key mappings, etc., so I bought the new Apple wireless keyboard almost as soon as it was released. I had expected something with the feel of my MacBook Pro. Nope. Anyone remember IPM's PC jr from the 80's? It had what was called a "chicklet" keyboard at the time. Rubber keys with very bad action, difficult to tell if the the key was pressed by feel alone. Very awkward and flimsy feeling. In short, a usability nightmare. IBM was mocked and shamed into replacing the keyboard.Apple decided to resurrect this design mistake for 2007. It's terrible. It feels terrible. It doesn't even feel like a keyboard to me. After hours trying to use it, I was typing at half the speed I normally do and my hands and wrists hurt. It looks beautiful, so I wanted to keep it, but I had to admit that it was garbage, so I returned it. I'll wait for the next version. They'll probably wise up. If you value usability over aesthetics at all, avoid this keyboard like the plague.
Wife wanted a webcam for skype. I wanted an easy install on an Ubuntu 10.04 desktop. We both got what we wanted. Video quality is good enough for skype. Camera attached to LCD monitor OK, but the mount is not very adjustable so the wife tilts the monitor to direct the camera - not a big deal for me.
I have factory XM in my other car and enjoy it on long drives. So I wanted to put a unit in my 2002 Subaru WRX. This radio looked like it fit the bill; small and not too expensive. It is a very compact unit, about the size of a deck of cards and 1/4" thick. I usually have poor luck using universal fittings but I was able to use the vent mount which worked just fine and puts the unit at just the right height. I put the magnetic antenna on the roof above the windshield and carefully inserted the wire under the weather stripping, inside the door, and under the dash to the cradle on the vent. I spent a bit of time also hiding the cigarette mount power cord, and the cassette adaptor wires, so it looks like a pretty clean installation. After activating I get a full signal and good clean sound. I'd recommend this unit without hesitation. Just take your time to install it correctly.
Please save your time and don't buy these headphones. I know they have good ratings elswhere, but you shouldn't get fooled by them. You also shouldn't get fooled by the fact that these headphones look big. They are big, however, the speaker itself is less than 2 inches across. The wires are also very thin. They are connected crudely and weakly, which led to the headphones' death, in my case. My advice to you: keep looking for headphones, but make sure the seller has a good return policy before you buy any.
May work on older models - wasn't clear from web site that it did not work for Touch. Very disappointed.
I had this player for 2 months and it is already giving me problems. The picture quality is terrible. Green lines appear across the screen when a movie is playing. The player was great for the first 2 months. Good luck if you decide to take a chance with this player.
This camera case is really nice. The only disadvantage I see is the compartment for the camera is in the back and a little hard to get the zipper open if you have it on your belt, but since I don't usually wear a belt it's not a problem for me. It's well-padded for camera protection. The strap is nice and long, but adjustable for different wearing/carrying possibilities. The outer pocket holds extra batteries, flash cards, money, etc. All in all, a great value for the price.
This case is padded in a type of semi hard memory foam.It is so much better than the neoprene competition. My wife's macbook pro has the Speck see thru green case and it fits with it like a glove.Definitely I would recommend this case.
This bag is very versatile, can be loaded with a lot of stuff, and its great because its a roller, so you don't have to carry it!PROS*Overnight compartment is great for a quick change of clothes, or extra laptop accessories that may not fit in a lesser laptop bag.*File compartments keep documents FLAT & organized.*Front compartment holds all your pens, phones, PDA's and Frequent Flyer cards.*Durable & easy to pull along.*Has a slide over pocket that holds it securely to other luggage if you are stacking.*Nice padded case & easy access to your laptop.CONS*Heavy if you do need to carry it (on dirt or grass).One other thing about this bag & SOLO: It has a 5 year warranty that is no questions asked. Something pulled out on the handle of mine after about a year and a half of use. I called the company, they told me to send it back, and sent me a new one with no questions asked. Good to see a company that stands behind their product!
I don't use it, Just not use to this type of keybord, Might be ok if you used it but I don't want to look for the key all the time
The mounting holes fit but the radio placement is about a half inch to the left of where it needs to be in order for it to be centered in the dash panel. DO NOT ORDER THIS FOR A TOYOTA MATRIX.
Do not, I repeat DO NOT spend one hundred plus dollars on HDMI cables. I recieved my cables the day I also got my HDTV and worked like a charm. The Playstation 3 looks amazing (when hooking it up for 1st time, hold down the power button until you hear a second beep) however no instructions but thats about it.
Please do not buy this filter. It gives terrible flare to the photograph in the night. Works good in the day time. Try hoya. Just 10 dollar more than this item.
I bought this system b/c of the raves review given by the users and the JVC brand. I was disappointed after unpacking and listening to my favorite cd. The sound quality is beyond bad. It doesn't produce full spectrum of music notes, and it even distorts the notes to a point that it's very noticeable to any untrained ears. I was playing just new age music, not even the more dynamic classical music . I can't imagine how bad it would sound with classicals.put things into perspective, I only need a compact unit in my treatment room to play for my clients during their meditation session. This unit sounds so bad that it can't even serve for this simple purpose. It's going back to walmart.
Bought my Westinghouse 32" lcd tv in Nov 2008. Barely 14 months later, the tv will not show a picture. When you power it on, the picture shows for about 10 secs and then goes off. Sound still works but no picture at all. Went through all the Westinghouse troubleshooting with them. Now they want me to pack and ship it at my expense to their repair center!!! Westinghouse policy is that 42" and smaller lcd's need to be shipped to their repair center, while bigger lcd's will get a repair person sent to your home to fix it. This policy makes no sense since the size of it should not matter. A better option would be to have the customer take it in to the same local repair people and have them fix it in their shop. Stay away from Westinghouse until they get their customer service working properly.
Unnecessarily difficult to get set up and working as it supports less than a plethora of printer models. Secondly and probably more importantly, while this is being sold through The Amazon Marketplace, and ieven on Cisco's own site, this is actually an old product. Perhaps five or more years. I would look for something newer and that played much nicer with newer routers and switches.
I bought this antenna because I got a DTV converter box and my 15 year old rabbit ears weren't picking up a strong enough signal for digital TV. This amplified antenna does pick up a much stronger signal than my old rabbit ears. I like that there are many different adjustments you can make to it in order to fine tune reception (adjust the antenna, adjust the knobs, etc.).However, this antenna did not come with instructions. Figuring out how to connect it was easy enough but it would have been nice to have some instructions as far as tips for getting the best reception. It took a lot of fiddling around to find the right adjustments. Also, I found out that although this antenna does give me stronger reception than traditional rabbit ears, I still need a stronger antenna (most likely an outdoor antenna) in order to watch digital TV.
Was somewhat more difficult to set up than I anticipated. I had a few problems configuring it with Windows 98. Once setup was complete, scanner is easy to use and a great space saver. High res scans are slow, but all scans are clear and colorful. I did not receive a rebate coupon with scanner and wasn't able to find it on the website to print out. Requested copy of coupon by fax and still waiting to hear. This is a great scanner for beginners and light users, I highly recommend it!
Has more spacing between plugs, and also well built. Very happy to use next to my PC in my study.
Very accurate. Finds sat quickly. Easy to use while driving (I can get to what I need at a stop light). Only 4 stars because it lacks some of the features that are nice to have. I would like to be able to do some of the functions and have more of the details I have on my other Garmin units. If you want easy and accurate you can't go wrong. I qould purchase again...and it's worth spending more to get the spoken directions.
its ok for 1 roll inversion tanks, if you try to use a large patterson 5 roll it will never fit, also the fabric doesn't breathe at all, you gotta be quick or your hands will start to sweat quick.
I have an S400 and I was willing to put up with the constant redeye and slowness of it because I liked the small size. After the warranty ran out I started getting the memory error condition. I tried different cards and formatting them via the camera and with my Windows XP computer, but nothing fixed the problem. I even sent the camera to Canon, but they would not fix it unless I paid the $155 repair fee. They offered to sell me a refurbished S410, but no way was I going to buy another Canon. I refused the ridiculously expensive repair fee and had them send the camera back to me. I just found out that maybe getting a new rechargable battery will resolve this memory card error, so I am going to give it a try. If it doesn't work, I'm joining the lawsuit.From another website: "If you would like to join the Lawsuit against Canon for "Memory card error" OR "E18" error CALL ATTORNEY JIM SMITH AT NO COST TO YOU REGARDING THE E18 ERROR. THERE IS A POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION SUIT.HIS NUMBER IS 1-877-667-9489. This was posted at cnet."
There is nothing to comment here. Simple the most amazing headphones that I have ever owned...and I have owned a lot. :) Don't think about it - just buy them.
It does the job, but the instructions are really bad and poorly written - obviously by someone who does not speak English. I'm glad I read the previous reviews as the reviewers all recommended that one put the unit in the AP Client Mode. Nothing in the instructions hints at that at all.
IBM's Deskstar 75GXP line offers the fastest IDE hard drives available right now and the 75GB version is second biggest IDE hard drive available on the market right now.
I bought this modem to use with my Compaq IPAQ 3835 running Microsoft Pocket PC 2002. I wanted to dial in to my employer's Remote Access Service (RAS) number and sync up my IPAQ to my Outlook at work.It works very well for that. I did not have to install any drivers or anything; just plugged it into my IPAQ's PC Card Expansion Sleeve and it worked great.The price is lower than most (all?) Compact Flash modems made explicitly for the IPAQ and other PDAs.But the &quot;dongle&quot; - the cord that attaches to the thin modem and plugs into the phone jack - is flimsy. I guess it's the best Viking could do, given the thin form factor of a Type I (single slot) PC Card modem.
Fit my lens perfectly and mu cap still fits too! Very nice. Make sure that you are ordering the right size for your particular lens.
I always get a kick when I used to buy things at Best Buy or any of the so called "discount" stores.Generally they will sell you a TV for near cost and then proceed to sell you "Monster" or other colorfully packaged cables to connect it with for 10000% profit. I have seen cables like this for $100.00 plus ... Never bought them because I realized the rip off that it was.I would always go to tiger or some place like that for my HDMI cables etc.Since I was buying a number of other items on Amazon, I just grabbed these cables at the same time for convenience.When they came in, I was definitely surprised at the quality for the cost. They are high grade THICK shielded cable.This is without a doubt the highest quality cable of its type that I have encountered for this cost.Very impressed and satisfied.
When I first started looking for a new camera, I was set on a sub-compact model. I really wanted a camera that I could slip into my pocket and whip out for an impromptu picture. (The pocket thing was important because I tend to shove everything in my pockets instead of a purse.) I'm also the kind of person who likes to get new things, but doesn't like spending money. The Z60 fit the bill...it's tiny, sleek, and a good deal. I love that it takes only a couple seconds to turn on and get set to take a picture. The large LCD screen is great, too. My only complaint is that sometimes the pictures taken from a distance in poor lighting come out a little blurry. However, I had read about that happening with this as well as other sub-compact cameras, and it is to be expected given the small size of the camera. There is an anti-shake feature that attempts to counteract that. That being said, I have been very happy the vast majority of the pictures I have taken (several hundred since I got it). No regrets--5 stars!P.S. A memory card is a must. The camera's internal memory only holds about 16 pictures. I purchased a 1 GB card, and it can hold 475 pictures at 6 MP, which is plenty for me.
This video card is really the best on the market I believe right now. It is very fast especially in T&amp;L conditions and also in very high resolution 3D applications. I could get about 25-30 FPS in halflife at 640x480 (with a RIVA TNT on a PII 450), but I usually run at 800x600 and get 72 FPS (GeForce 2 GTS 32MB on a 1.1 Ghz AMD T-Bird). I've tested the card at 1024x768 and I get 72 FPS. At 1600x1200 I can get about 30 FPS, exceptional for a card at that resolution. Also, the FSAA is great (full screen antialiasing). I'd get this card be cause the extra 32MB or RAM on the card is not worth the extra price and I don't think that the GeForce 2 Ultra is worth the high price. So you know, I'd leave the first PCI slot done from the AGP just because all the GeForces run a little warm and you want that heat to disipate. Great card, I'd recommend it to anyone!
It's been great so far, and quiet. I like it very much!
I got this to increase the speed and capacity of my digital camera. It works as expected and I am pleased with the results.
I have owned this DVR for over a year now, and it has done exactly what I needed: transferring old VHS to DVD and fairly simple TV recordings. Yes, I have encountered the same TV Guide issues as many other owners, but have found that ignoring it works fine. Just hold down the timer button for a few seconds and you get a screen where you can setup a recording manually (it takes 30 seconds). Now, if you are a TV fanatic, I can see where you may not be able to tolerate the annoying TVG, but if you are looking for a machine to transfer old VHS and do basic recording, it is just fine. I have to say that I am glad they are removing the TVG and would never want it again!
I used these at the gym for over a year to drown out the garbage they play so loud. I also use these when mowing the lawn. The best fidelity and quality, I don't know how they could be any better. I bought Philips SHS8000 Premium Sound Earhook Headphones (since returned) for $29 (now $18 and less) and they were nothing in comparision to the $12 MDR-J20.
I've used this monocular increasingly over the last few years as my birdwatching events have increased, but it was invaluable on a recent driving vacation through several northeastern states. Functioning as the navigator, I was generally able to spot street and highway exchange signs and then actually read them much sooner than otherwise and then to advise the driver.
My old GPX CD player died and I was wanting to find a Sony Walkman again after having one years ago. This is a great little CD player, I've always been a huge fan of the Mega Bass sound system and this one doesn't disappoint. My only complaint with this model (very small issue) is it doesn't have a line out port. If you want a portable CD player that will give you fantastic audio and never skip, the Walkman is the way to go.
Since the other reviews seem to rave about this camera--an I agree with the raves, i'm writing to comment on use with my Macintosh. It's seamless integration. I took my pictures, connected via USB, and iPhoto automatically opened. I clicked "import", and then "publish", and my photos were on my web site, that easy! I'm thrilled with the price and ease of use of this camera.
I had a couple of problems configuring my existing HP networked printer. Four e-mails to support went unanswered. Calling tech support was a waste of time. They did not want to help - they just wanted to repeat the same message over and over again "there is no blockage. It have it cinfigured wrong. It's working. It is coinfigured correctly" - all in the same breath!Bottom line - they could not/would not help. I had to return it. They would rather lay blame elsewhere instead of help me solve the problem. I also wish manufacturers would hire people that can be understood! It looks like netgear jobs out support to pakistan or india. I called several times and everyone had the same thick accent - difficult to understand.
I bought two of these as Christmas presents. They were both in good shape and shipped safe and fast. The thing that impressed me the most was the support from Wegener Media when there was a problem with one of them booting. The warrantee was expired, but they took time on the phone to help resolve the problem and sent me a recovery disc at a very low cost. They helped brainstorm the problem by phone and email. I was able to resolve it, but I'm sure they would have made it worth the postage to return it for them to do the work if it had been a hardware issue.
I bought this camera as a Christmas present for my 7 year old son, who has shown an interest in photography and had taken some very interesting shots with my digital camera while visiting my parents during the summer. He has shown promise with his artistic eye for detail, content, and placement and I wanted to encourage him without investing too much money in his newfound hobby. He loves this camera! It is lightweight, easy to use, has features that makes it easy for him to be even more creative with the effects, and the pictures are decent. He has taken a few shots that he really liked, so I had them printed as 8"x10" prints and framed for his wall. He's going on his first Caribbean cruise this spring and looking forward to filling his 2G memory card with photos and memories to have printed and make a phtoto coffee table book for me and his grandparents. Though it's not what I'd purchase for my 16 year old son or either of my teenaged stepdaughters, who have a keener eye for picture quality and are a bit more responsible, I think it's a great first camera for a child who is truly interested in photography and has shown that they have a knack for finding beauty through the lens.
It works really well, but it's not panoramic like I was hoping it would be. If you're looking for an enhancement you should get this, but if you're expecting too much you may be better off buying a newer digital camera.
I've used PDAs for a number of years now and find them an indispensible part of my life. I started with one of the iniital Palm Pilots, and then a Palm 3.When I foolishly dropped my Palm 3 I went to buy a new Palm but got talked into a Toshiba e310 PocketPC, which I've had for the last couple of years. I liked the unit's good integration with Windows and large screen, but was disappointed with the battery life, and general instability of the system. I also found it harder to find cheap or free 3rd party applications for some of my hobbies. Finally, though I liked the big screen I preferred the more compact size of my previous palms.Time to upgrade again. I was drawn to the T3 principally because of its stretch screen and virtual graffiti area. This gives you the large screen of a PocketPC but it's a much better fit for my pockets. I'm enjoying the bluetooth connectivity and better handling of a lot of other media by the prebundled software.A few points to note:- Battery life is still unspectacular. My older palms ran on 2xAAA batteries and I would get a couple of months out of them. Rechargeable batteries on both the e310 and Palm tend to run down very quickly. This is fine if you're always able to visit a power outlet each night, but when I'm travelling that's not always possible. If you can't extend the battery life a removeable/replaceable battery would be a great idea. This is a big problem when the Palm doesn't use flash memory and so all data can potentially be lost during a powerdown.- While the stretch screen is great, not all applications have been redesigned to accommodate it. Some applications designed for other Palm models won't stretch their screens and can only be used in small screen mode. I'm particularly disappointed that AvantGo only uses small-screen mode as that's an application I use a lot.- Setup seemed a lot more fiddly this time than before. A number of the bundled applicatons have to be loaded and configured separately, which takes time. There was also a problem with installing VersaMail which required tech support help - upgrading the desktop uninstalled it, and the installation file is not easy to find on the CD.- The fonts used for many applications seem more old-fashioned and clunky. The T3 is a slick-looking device and the on-screen presentation doesn't quite match that. Palm needs to upgrade its graphics which are still very similar to those included on the original Pilots.- Integration with the SD card is not the best. You can't 'explore' the SD card and easily see all files on it. Some files can only be 'seen' by specific applications - for instance, audio files can only be 'seen' by RealPlayer, and images can only be seen by PalmPhotos, and you can't use the general menu or the memory/delete function to examine such files. You need to manage them from within the individual applications.
IT'S BEING ABLE TO BUY THE ORIGINAL HP INK AT A LOWER PRICE THAN MOST OFFICE PRODUCTS SUPPLIERS.
Excellent product, now I am no longer dealing with those annoying tangles in my phone cord. And the pricing is just right.
We purchased this TV last fall from Amazon. Even though it's "only" 720p, the picture quality when watching HD channels and DVD's is excellent. The quality of regular TV channels is decent and watchable. We also use it to watch Netflix streaming movies through our computer and the experience is surprisingly good.If you buy from Amazon, don't forget to watch the prices for 30 days after the purchase. If the price is reduced, Amazon will refund you the difference. We got almost $100 back this way, but they will not do it automatically. You need to send them an email and ask for it.
I use a pair of NHT SB-1's in my 10'x12' den with a Polk PSW202 sub and a JVC 100w receiver/dvd combo. I have no rear or center speakers for now and I may never add them. This combination of speakers is just perfect for this sized room. The SB-1's offer smooth, clean response of the mids and highs (you will need a sub if they are your fronts) and their small size makes them easy to place. They offer detailed and sparkling reproduction of all kinds of jazz and classical music and the power of Metallica. For a small room, these are great speakers.
In theory an excellent product -- room for lots of disks, relatively compact and attractive HOWEVER I purchased three of these (2 for me 1 for a friend) I can't say how his is doing but both of mine have faulty zippers, making it impossible to close the binders and therefore losing much of their attractiveness and compactness. (...). All in all, a disappointment.
I have a large iPod that often got left behind on hikes or cross-country ski trips. The little shuffle always goes along with me now. I clip it to my ballcap or shirt collar and the short cord doesn't dangle or tangle. And the shuffle's newer earbuds fit better and sound better than my 3rdGen iPod's. iTunes makes it very easy to setup the shuffle. Since I already had a docking station for my older iPod I bought a $20 Griffin iPod shuffle dock adapter and now can charge my shuffle from 110 v. or use it in my speaker systemGriffin Dock Adapter for Docking Devices for iPod shuffleas well as other devices that were previously accessible only to full-size docking iPods.
These headphones have the sound quality that comes with headphones that sell for twice the price. The earpieces turn flat for easy storage. There is also only one cord. This eliminates the headphones getting tangled around your neck. Great for personal audio, this is a product that is definitely worth purchasing.
I was initially happy with the product. However a week after I received the player, it stopped working properly. I shipped it back to Archos (BIG MISTAKE!). It has been just over two months now that they have had it. I have had to follow up with them on numerous occassions to get the status. Finally, last week they said they would be shipping out a REFURBISHED unit (to replace my BRAND new unit that stopped working after 1 week!). Well the story does not end there! They shipped (something) out on Friday and it was delivered today to the WRONG address (they are blaming UPS -- the jury is out from my standpoint)! I am on hold with ARCHOS now (they are experiencing LONG hold times, surprise surprise). Spoke to representative... he is calling UPS, and said he will call me back in 25 minutes.. I am NOT holding my breath but I am hoping that I am pleasantly surprised.
I've had this camera for several years, and I love everything about it! It's very easy to use and the flash is great- it illuminates a dark room and takes clear pictures. Very compact and cute, even now, several years later! The only missing feature is a zoom, which is why I only give it four stars instead of five, but the picture come out nice and large enough to adjust to your liking. Unfortunately, it's also not compatible with the newer memory sticks since it came out before them, but that's not too much of a problem for me. I also own the cybershot DSCL1, which has more fancy features but does not illuminate as well and takes pictures more blurry than the U20. I also like it that the batteries are rechargeable and relatively cheap to get. It comes with a charger too, and the battery life is great! Also a nice beginner's digital camera, or for the kids!
Plug in and use it. As for the people who have had problems with it shutting off; if you have old/poor quality USB ports, the hard drive will not funtion properly because it shuts off when it is not 'plugged in' to a usb port. If you leave it plugged in to your pc, the hard drive will boot up along with your computer. Anyways, so far so good, been working well since I bought it.
I bought this unit to record microphone audio. Unfortunately, it does not do that. But, it ended up being so incredible for other uses I loved it and kept it anyway. I use it to transport Final CUt pro video projects between home and work. The sound this unit has is a knockout and it records line in signals cleanly and of professional quality. The video screen looks nice and it all fits easily into a pocket. Downside is that there's a plug-in usb/line port you have to use for tranfers, but I think I can get over it because of the positives. Watch out IPOD!
Bought this for my husbands work but we are enjoying it on weekends as well. Works great. Love it.
I used a D70s before I switched to this. However, the D200 really takes you up a notch. Excellent in-depth camera menus, easy access to WB, QUAL, & ISO, 5 fps, tough body, and a nice 10.2MP sensor to name a few. All-around great camera. I use it with a Nikkor 80-200mm AF and an 18-75. I also use my Tamron 90mm macro (an excellent lens in my opinion) with this and it produces sharp and large portrait and landscape prints. If you are even thinking of buying this camera, just do it. It's definitely worth it.
So far, the battery is working great. Unlike some of the comments, the pull tab was on the correct end of the battery. I performed a load test after fully charging the battery by disconnecting the ac power. I calcuated it should take about 18 minutes for the battery to drop to 15% capacity with my load. The battery dropped to 15% capacity after 17 1/2 minutes. The real test is in how long the battery lasts, but everything is working fine at present.
I work in a lab and am surrounded by metal, concrete and machines. I can only get two or three stations with a dipole antenna and they come and go depending on the time of day. This antenna gives me my favorite station very clearly and the other ones are a little better. It didn't perform miracles but it is better than anything else I've tried. $30 is a lot for come coax cable but it is worth it for me to be able to hear music while I work 8 hours a day.
Excelente case... mantiene la temperatura del cpu y tarjeta madre en 35 grados! claro instale todos los ventiladores opcionales y el cpu fan no es el de stock. Pero en general en cuanto ventilacion por aire este case no tiene rival!Solo 2 puntos negativos:1. Un ventilador de los que el incluye dejo de funcionar!2. El polvo y sucio que acumula es increible! si no quieres verte limpiando tu pc cada mes y sacar kilos de polvo, este case no es para ti!
I bought two of these for lenses I got earlier this year. I use this model filter in different sizes on all my photographic lenses and I'm very happy with the overall quality of them and would recommend them to anyone.
Second one I've purchased ... price was excellent and performance was everything you'd expect from SanDisk quality. FAST!
I had high hopes that this product would increase the signal strength on my WRT54G wireless router. However, I can see little to no improvement in the weak areas and dead spots of my house.
I have used HP printers at home and at my workplaces for 20 years or more. Always found them to be rock-solid, consistent performers, even under very heavy use and rough conditions. I bought the P3005 about a year ago. It seemed more cheaply constructed than my old HP printer (which I had to toss because it didn't have a USB port, that's how old it was... it still worked fine). I just figured the plastic is how printers are made these days.It performed well for about nine months under very gentle conditions and low use (at home). Then, black smudgy lines started to appear on every page. I cleaned the printer (per instructions I found on the Web). That didn't make a difference. I guess I'll try a new toner cartridge (even though I haven't printed nearly enough copies to run through a cartridge). This was a pretty expensive printer and I'm afraid that HP has let me down. So I'm looking at Canon printers to replace this one.I would not recommend this printer to anyone.Update (May 2012). I replaced the almost new toner cartridge (above) and it worked. For a while. Now the thing will not even boot. After doing some online research, I find that the formatter boards on this printer are prone to fail. Three hundred for the part plus labor. But the new formatter boards also fail after they've been installed for a while (a few months, a few years... it seems to depend on how lucky you are). I'll reiterate my recommendation that you not buy this printer. And I'm the proud owner of a new Lexmark X464de printer. Three hundred bucks less and does duplex printing. Oh yes, and it works.
These fit my 3 & 6 year old's heads, but they shut off at certain angles. If I hand it back to my daughter, it shuts off. It may have been just a quirk with ours, but I sold the van a few weeks ago and I have no need to figure it out. They did turn themselves off after a perid of time which saved the batteries. And they were very comfortable for my daughters. It was almost like a short in the wiring that shut them off if you moved your head wrong. Very annoying for a 3 year old. She just took them off & watched the movie without sound.
I have used these headphones for games and music for several years. I also believe they are the manufacturer version of the identical Skull Candy headphones that sell for quite a bit more. These headphones deliver astonishing bass that is best described as similar to being in a car with a good subwoofer. They are excellent for games with explosions and shooting, and also good for music. These are not high end audio headphones by any means and if you are a serious audiophile who wants these primarily for music, I wouldn't recommend these. If you are a casual listener, these are good for music however because of the bass response. My last pair of these lasted several years and only broke because I stepped on them. (never game in complete darkness!). The new pair is identical to the old pair, which were branded as AOpen HP 590's. You can no longer buy those, I suspect because they are now rebranded as Skullcandy's and I assume Jasco/GE is the manufacturer. I highly recommend these headphones.
I ordered this and when it arrived I was surprised to find that I did not actually receive the model described or shown. I instead got a Philips model that works just fine which is the only reason I am giving it 2 stars instead of 1. If you are buying this don't expect to get the product promised because this seller is apparently blind.
Bought this battery from thememstore. First battery was bad - but they quickly sent another that works perfectly. They also gave me one with a higher Mah - bonus! Battery has been working flawlessly in my panasonic fz8.
They are great they are so cool and work everywhere
These headphones produce exciting base without drowning out the quiet moments. They are very exciting. I liked them a lot.
You are supposed to plug this strait into the computer but this product worked even in the middle of a 50 foot chain of all kinds of USB cables(none active other than this one). I had to quickly rig something together and this cable saved me, I will be ordering more of them(mostly so I don't have to string together some many cables next time)!
These are great speakers. I love them so much I bought a second pair. We have owned one pair of these for about two years which we use for our xm radio. I use these with our PC. We have a large stereo system which we use with our xm in the theater room and these we have in the dining room and they are great! I would recomend them to anyone who doesn't need to listen to music at really high levels. If that is what you want these aren't for you, but normal listening levels they are great!
works just as well as philips hdmi cable I have for less than half the price
The ink worked just as it should and it dried really quickly which is what we needed. Used it to print pictures at a Santa Breakfast and people want their pictures fast. So as soon as they come out of the printer they want them. However the box did arrive pretty beat up but it didn't seem to affect the printing.
It works. It's cheap. Fantastic.Buy it.Just don't wait too long until your other ones run out - this has two toner packages, which should last you a nice long time and not worry about running out for quite awhile.
It is very small, extremely well made, and works perfectly. The Belkin Pure HDMI cables are also another great value. No signal degradation noted with this switchbox - seems completely transparent. I would buy another one.
2nd gen clix. best player i have used (ipod video, nano, zen v plus, zen micro, sandisk sansa). themes are customizable/downloadable. plays flash games. great user interface although it takes sometime to get used to. such a great player. plays video, pics, music sq is very good, display is great. hard to find accessories, but the player is so small any aftermarket case should be fine. this player is better than the ipod nano, creative zen vplus( which i also own. My opinion, best flash mp3 player on the market.
I was looking for a portable shortwave receiver that was fairly small ,durable and worked well . I found it in the G4000A . It's not as fancy as alot of shortwave receivers on the market today but I have had alot of enjoyment with it in the last few weeks . The good points on this product are the protection from the case provided , receives well with the portable antenna provided , good seperation of signals , the tuning and of course the book that comes with it . The not so good points are the whip antenna scares me sometimes when I pull it out to extend(it makes a noise and feels like it might break) , it doesn't receive signals as well on the whip as some other radios do and I wish it had more memory for all the different shortwave stations I listen to .
Bought my 360 only 24 hours ago. Went out of store with box and was up and running in my vehicle in less than 10 minutes. It has thus far found every address I've punched in (the only interesting development was that it told me my home was on the left side of the street rather than the right). So far, I believe it to be good value for the money.
This was a rebuilt unit so I had a few doubts, but I can say I worried for nothing.It plays and sounds great, easy to hook up and so far no problems.I was happy with the price and it arrived on time
These earphones are made of very cheap quality.the sound is very bad.it gives a hussy noise while listening.They are to be actually sold in 99Cents stores.
It arrived as it is described. It works very well. Love it very much. Highly recommanded. Definately worth the money.
Amazon had it picked up at no charge the day after I contacted them. And at no charge. Was credited a few days later. Great service AGAIN from Amazon
I also purchased this player for $50, and at that price, I have no complaints.Yes Sonicstage is bloated, but once you get used to it you'll quit your whining.The Noise cancellation (passive/active) is good, and the earphones sound great once you find the right EQ settings. Battery life is also wonderful.I do want to correct the other review: You CAN use any other headphones you want with the player. You CAN'T use the players headphones with any other device however.The player's bundled headphone has an extra notch on it that will only fit into this player's proprietary headphone jack, but you can use any other headphone on this player, the jack does not prevent that. I've tried many different headphones on this player just to test the sound compared to the bundled phones.At $200, you have to decide whether the battery life, size, and active noise cancellation is worth it for you over comparable players. At the price I payed it's a wonderful flash based player I'd reccommend to anyone, even over the nano.
I have had the Japanese import model of this unit since early February, and I must say that overall, this model is model was well worth the four hundred fifty I paid for it. It's light portable and fits easily inside the felt baggie that comes supplied with the unit.In the six almost seven months that I have owned this unit, a couple of things have happened. Since I had the Japanese model, I got the newer, slimmer, RM-MC12ELK remote supplied with mine. The US models are supplied with the older RM-MC11EL remote. I must say that US buyers surely did get the better remote. My 11EL remotes from my previous R900 and my portable CD player (D-EJ955) have lasted longer and put up with more wear and tear. About one month after, the text started wearing off the remote and button functions began to malfunction. The hold switch was hard to move, and the volume/track changer button was hard to pull in and out. So here's my fair warning: don't import.Now for the software; the bundled OpenMG Jukebox completely stinks. You really need to have a fast computer with plenty of RAM to have this program work fast and properly. I bought this unit expecting to have the ability to do two things: one being to UPLOAD, and two to end files to my MD in SP Mode. OpenMG Jukebox does support SP files, but are only transfered at the sound quality of LP2. The CDDB function on OMG doesn't work right until you have to manually configure it. Simple, OMG [is not good], bottom line.Now the other bundled software, SimpleBurner (also known as Quickrip) works fairly better. SB allows you to put a CD in and burn it directly to a MD in LP2 or LP4 mode, but don't count on fast conversion times. All of the software must convert the music files to ATRAC first, which takes about 3 minutes per song, depending on size. This was something I was also not aware of when I bought this unit.Now, one person has found a very nice way to get around all of these software problems. All you need is Nero, and your good to go. I myself prefer this method more than just regular software. ...The battery times are once again fudged by Sony. In my tests, I have never cranked out 86 ours of playback using a fully charged gumstick and an external AA battery. The closest I got was around 53 and a half hours. Sony needs to take a lesson from Sharp, create smart chargers. Ni-MH gumsticks suffer from the memory effect, which occurs when the battery is charged when it doesn't need to be. Your battery will last shorter and shorter until finally you get around 4 hours of playback. Sharp, has a function built into almost all of their models which checks to see if your battery is full or not and starts a discharge of the battery, that way fully discharging the battery before it recharges it.For the unit itself, I really like the design and functions, but there are still some issues that Sony has still not fixed. One is the End Search function. I know they've done a little better by making you disable the function on a menu, but if you forget to press End Search before you record, you still have the dreaded problem of recording over previously recorded songs. Another problem is the battery door. You would thing that after many years of having the same flimsy plastic that they'd learn that it should be magnesium alloy or some sort of aluminum composite. A fourth being the volume buttons. Lousy placement. You drop the unit on the side that has the volume buttons on it, you may have one heck of a problem. Many people on board all over the internet have had units that volume buttons have become hypersensitive (i.e. bringing up various menus when slightly touched) and have since had to repair their units.Overall this unit reaches a milestone in the ten years of MD existence.If you are considering buying this unit (or infact ANY NetMD units, I would consider holding off until the second generation units hit the markets in December. These units may have improved battery life, the newly developed Atrac Type S DSP (which improves upon the sound quality in SP, LP2, and LP4 modes), better software, and the possibility of uploading.
So far I am very happy with this camera!It is easy to use & easy to take great pictures.I have used it many times, since getting it!The only thing that would have been nice would have been for it to have had some kind of memory card in the package.Upon opening it on Christmas morning, of coarse you want to use it right away to capture the occasion.Especially since there is no internal memory.Over all Great Camera, Great Package (except missing memory card), Great Price!
Overall I was quite happy with this reasonably priced transmitter. I have programmed it for the 87.9 frequency as it is best in my area. Very good sound and hardly no interference with my mp3 player. The only thing I did notice is that occasionally it switches off as if in power saving mode?
This is a great player. I love the different folders so I can listen to mymagazines on tape.
I bought this to replace a Canon UV filter that rolled down a mountain. Yesterday I was at Lake Louise taking pictures outside of beautiful scenery only to find that this Tiffen filter created a problem where there were reflections of the lens and adapter for the filter on my pictures!!! The reflection problem was sometimes just an extra smudge on the bottom-- but very obvious and pretty bad. It was worst in very bright conditions. I am going to order the Canon filter again. The problem was not that I had any condensation or smudges on my filter, because I had cleaned it off that morning.Given that most of my pictures are with lots of light/ outside, this is useless to me and I regret bringing it with me. I will finish this trip out without this filter.
I have gone through 2 of these units and have had the same problems with each. First, the video will quit on its own requiring a reboot. Second, the dolby digital through the optical out does not work, only ProLogic. Third, when trying to eject a dvd, sometimes it will freeze up and require a reboot of one or 2 times.Very Poor Product!!! I am VERY upset I paid so much for this when it first came out.
I got a rember how much I love my wilson booster and antenna. After forgetting to pull it inside in the auto car wash, and the brushes caught the antenna and lifting and shaking my H2 Hummer before finally pulling the wire into. I went over a week without my beloved cell booster. I need and love this booster antenna package!Wilson Electronics 301103 Dual Band (800/1900 MHz) Magnet Mount Antenna with FME Female Connector and 10-Foot RG174 Coax Cable
As the title states, it does not last like the battery the laptop came with. Not sure why that is, maybe they are selling used batteries as new?
Hi I just got my Linksys WUSB54G installed with the WRT54G wireless router. I've read that this adapter doesn't support WPA, is this true? Cause for some reason I got it to work with WPA-PSK on both the router and adapter on Windows XP. In order to have the WPA feature for the adapter, you must run windows update and have the WPA security installed.The adapter says it only supports Windows XP and 2000, yet when I tried installing it on 98SE, it worked perfectly fine except that there's no WPA feature nor is there a windows update to get the WPA security, so I'm using WEP instead. In order to get it to work, I had to use the software program that the adapter came with, where I configure the SSID, etc.Does anybody know if there is a way to get WPA on windows 98se, and is there a way to configure the wireless connection other than using the software it came with?If you go to wi-fi.org and check to see if the adapter is wi-fi protected access, the label has that feature checked, so does it mean it supports WPA or not?
I recently purchased this unit and it definitely has it's downfalls in the way of setup. Most people I know who were able to get this unit up and running without a problem have all purchased the recent model of the compatible routers.If you don't have the latest version of the routers, the first thing you have to do is download the latest firmware from linksys or you'll be pulling your hair our wondering why it doesn't work. PS the bios can only be updated via a wired link to your router, wireless is not recommended cause if you lose the link you could destroy your router.After doing this, the product does work but for the cost of it - almost more expensive than the router; you would aspect a better setup procedure then the one giving to you in the box.Also one point that no one seems to have mentioned here is that the expander cuts your signal to your unit in HALF. So though you are getting a strong excellent signal from your expander, the expander to your wireless nic is only 22, from your router to your expander is 54. Something else to keep in mind before purchasing this expensive but effective when working device.
After loving my Olympus C-2020 for the past two years I decided to give it to a relative and step up to a 3.34 Mega pixel CCD and faster lens.I already knew that I liked the camera since the controls and interface are very similar to my old camera - Olympus has been smart enough to make small improvements to a great design. The battery life is as great as ever too (mine lasted for 2 weeks of heavy daily use). I still have the original set of rechargeable batteries that came with my C-2020 and they are still going strong many charges later.I have been keeping my old SLR around for taking the "serious" shots with but I think those days are over. I did some test shots on a vase with a multi-colored design in varying light conditions (with no flash and uncompressed). I printed the digital shots on my HP-952C and compared them to the 35mm shots when they came back from the lab. I couldn't believe it. In all but the lowest lighting conditions the digital shots were better. I had the best 35mm shot enlarged to 8x11 and printed out the best digital shot on 8x11. I really expected the digital shot to be a little grainy but I couldn't see any distortion. It was easily the equal of my SLR!Good bye film, digital has finally crossed over the line. I am never going back.A few tips: Spring for an extra set of batteries so you can swap them out. Buy a 128MB or 64MB Smart Media card and spend a few extra bucks on a name brand so you don't get stuck with a dud. Buy a telephoto lens to give that 3x lens a little help.
I have the 420EX for my Rebel XT. It's a decent flash, but doesn't produce amazing pictures. I promised someone I would take pictures of their wedding and knew I had to get something better. I was very much eyeing the new Sigma EF-530 DG Super. Unfortunately there was not much definite information available, so I found it hard to make an educated decision. In the end I decided to pay the extra money, know that this flash will be compatible with future cameras without hassles and will reliably control my 420EX.Without a doubt, this flash takes excellent pictures. It also has enough power - the 420EX pictures always seemed like it was on its limit. I am quite the electronics geek and figured most of the controls out without consulting the handbook. I was worried about having to sit down and learn all abouth the MASTER/SLAVE options it has, but to my relief, I switched it into Master, the 420EX into Slave, and wow, the resulting pictures are simply stunning with the 580EX II as Master with the Catchlight Panel and the 420EX bounced.Yes, this flash is not cheap, but now that I have it, I don't regret spending the money one bit. If you're trying to decide, I recommend to spend the extra money. I can't imagine this flash will disappoint you.I should mention that the battery panel door is a new design compared to the 420EX and seems very sturdy.I submitted a few close up pictures here. Especially of the rear panel which seems to be hard to find pictures of.
I bought this to clean the heads of my old Sony hi8 Handycam 8 millimeter video camera. Unfortunately, this tape is not for video cameras, it is for cleaning the heads of tape drives (remember the old computer back-up systems?). This does nothing when you insert it into a video camera. I learned the hard way and did research and found that the only product still on the market is the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning tape for hi8 / 8 millimeter. I think the V8-25CLD is intended for digital video cameras (my sony is from 1996 so analog), but it seems to work with both analog and digital 8 millimeter video cameras.I think the seller of this product should be a lot clearer about what this product is actually for, so it is deceiving.
I'm using this in an eTrex Legend Cx (firmware 2.40). It's huge - I fit more than half of the MetroGuide Europe v8 on the card.
At this moment I have captured 6 VHS Tapes, and the quality is very good.I have just captured and stored in my hard disk. I have not used the video editor integrated, so at this moment I don't know if the editor software is good. In fact I prefer my own video editor software.The program for capturing is very easy to use.I have tested it in Windows XP SP2 without problems and in Windows Vista I had to install two times, the first one broke up, and in the second attempt it finished and worked fine.The capture software has been running very stable in both windows.For the price I think it is an excellent product for beginners. I liked my new gadget.
My wife purchased this lens for me as a present. I am too frugal and have been eying it for three years. I am truly impressed, the clarity, color, and contrast of the pictures are earth stopping. It puts my 50 mm 1.8 and Sigma 17-70 lens to shame. I now understand why these lenses have a nice red L. Rarely do I need to add any sharpness to the pictures.The lens stays at 2.8 80% of the time, I am able to shoot may lower light events such as plays, dance recitals, and late afternoon soccer games. This would have been impossible with the 70-200 4.0IS. The use of the 2.8 can not be understated.In a addition, I have purchased a 1.4 teleconverter, which extends the use of the lens. There may be a slight loss of quality but it still better then my 17-70.This lens is a lot of money, but it really steps up the game. It is very versatile, and able to produce extremely outstanding results!!
These puppies are big. The main objective lenses, that is. What can I say, but that I *like* this binoc. Although they are big, they are not as heavy as I expected them to be. I *can* hand-hold them for general viewing, if I don't need to read stuff in the viewfinder. But you should use these with a tripod to get the most out of them. On a good tripod (I used the Slik U212 Deluxe, which is fine for these), I can read a license plate half a mile away. Don't forget the twilight capabilities the large objectives give.In short, if you want a gift that is really good, and won't break the bank, get this.
Shipped and sold exclusively by Amazon, this is a must have for Nikon D80 dslr owners. even if you have one, always better to have a spare. I broke my old cover sometime back & put a cheap aftermarket on it, but wasnt completely satisfied. So went ahead and got this, as now its back in full stock! Truly, original parts make a BIG difference to the usability of the camera. It protects the lcd from unwanted dust and smudges and fingerprints.Amazon shipped it free & worth the price completely.Full rating & ofcourse, highly recommended for Nikonians!
A friend got one of these at a local store. I helped him program it and decided to get one for myself. I bought a used one on Amazon for half the price. I have a couple of older Uniden scanners but I like this one best because it's small, It only requires 2 AA batteries (Alkaline or Rechargeable) which last a surprisingly long time, and it picks up signals better than my older ones.
...Only if you're a smurf. It's too short to practically operate standing up, and very unstable. I get less camera shake holding it in my hand. It's basically useless.
The rear speakers are not as great....I took this system abroad, and the FM dial does not cover all the international stations.The sound is good, and the design is nice.KSP
I have been using this cable with my PS3 and Samsung A650 48" LCD TV. I use PS3 extensively for gaming and blue ray movies. Picture/Sound quality is fantastic and I have seen absolutely no issues. Some reviewers had reported failures hence I had bought two in case one fails. However, I never had to use the other one so far.Besides the cable only costs ~2.5$. What more can one ask for? I wonder who buys other more expensive cable on Amazon that costs around 20$. Absolutely no need!
The chimera kit is cheaper and better made with an Avenger a675b lightstand and 40 degree grids as well as a carry bag and most places sell it for $550 or lessChimera is the original and item 8000 is the hands down better kit.
I bought the RD-XS35 Jan '07 and had no problems until last month when the TV Guide listing information stopped coming in altogether. The cable co. (Suddenlink) says it's not their problem and Toshiba says it's not theirs either. So, without TV Guide, this fabulous machine is now nothing more than an ordinary dvd player. I'm trying the manual recording instructions I read here from other reviewers. I agree that the instruction manual is poorly translated and difficult to understand. Also, the down button on the remote wore out about 6 mos. ago making it difficult to navigate the on-screen menu. A new one from Remotes.com is $57 plus $8 shipping.Before you buy: call your cable provider and make sure they support TVGuide online. Even if they do, know that it could change overnight like mine did. The cable co. has their own hdd's they rent and don't care if your third-party hdd doesn't work anymore.
i guess this is the lowest quality headphones ever.they are cheap, but i was still expecting something at least somewhat reliable from this company. Unfortunately these headphones fail in the worst way.they are very uncomfortable.the signal is VERY weak, and non-existent, even from a few feet away.whatever you do, do not buy these!go for the pricier models, they should be better.i think all the people who gave these more than 2 stars are reviewing the wrong product... or they've been using two soup cans and a string before this calamity...
I got this one shipped yesterday. I tried it out and I loved it!!! I got it just as described by the seller on amazon. It works perfectly fine. Nice sound clarity...5 stars
I am unable to use my Lexmark printer because the driver software is apparently incompatible with my operating system, Windows XP. No help was forthcoming form customer support. I have updated the driver and associated software from the Lexmark website but the driver still crashes. I would stay away from Lexmark.
This product was exactly what we were looking for. Takes up less space than our large food processor and does the same jobs for us.
Just received the batteries. They are labeled on the box "600mAh". I'm just planning on using them for backup, but it is annoying to order something that is so blatantly mislabeled on Amazon. My original Canon battery is labeled 720mAh,so these should be good enough.
Love the camera lens. I use it all the time and I get some fantastic pictures with it. I don't have to carry all of my lens' with me because this lens has such great range. I can capture pictures close up or far away. I love this camera lens and would suggest it to anyone who likes to take pictures of anything from nature to children in sports. It is a great buy.
I've taken 2 months to test out this battery pack and it works superbly. It charges nicely and holds the charge very well. I get just as many photos/videos from it as from the standard Panasonic battery pack that I switch it off with. I ordered 2 and they're both excellent backup battery packs. So far I haven't had any trouble with either one of them. I haven't been disappointed with them at all.I take bird and wildlife photos so oftentimes I set up my camera and hold the focus for a few minutes waiting for the shot I want. This can be rough on batteries but these Lenmars are holding up very well to the abuse I give them. During this very busy time of year, I often take a few hundred photos a day and these batteries haven't failed me yet.
I needed a smaller battery for my Thinkpad X61 Tablet, so I shopped around online. I was a bit skeptical about ordering the battery through Amazon (because it was at least $50 cheaper on Amazon than any other website). But, I decided to go out on a limb, and it was a worthwhile risk! I got the exact battery I wanted (two days later!) and paid half the price I would have if I got it anywhere else.Thanks Lee!
A nice little radio. Good sound for the price. I like the easy-to-read station indicator.
This is my second Trackball. ...first one lasted years and years. This one lights up as you use it. One you try a Trackball you will never go back to a mouse.
If you have limited space in your Windows PC (I only have 2 PCI slots), then this card can be a lifesaver. It packs four USB ports and 2 Firewire ports on the back of the card, along with an internal connector for each which I did not need/use. The card functions great in Windows Vista, I've hooked up my digital camera, external hard drives, and ripped DV from my video camera onto my hard drive with ease. Great speed on this card and full compatibility w/Vista...just what I needed!
when charging the touch screen mess up. Can not controll when charging. But when disconect the charger. My phone work normally.
Ordered this to replace my original that would not charge because of internal sync board defect. You can send these discontinued devices to repair experts (expensive), or attempt to self repair (cheap, but you better have knowledge and high skill level). The replacement I ordered looks and works like a "new" player!
My daughters gave me my Sony MZ-NF520D years ago for a Mother's Day gift. I use it all the time to speedwalk, jog, and clean house, the single AA lasts forever. The radio option is a great and making my own MD's is easy and quick. I love it. Get the waist band and the arm band for easier movement depending, also have plenty of extra MDs around. I use the cassette player attachment in our vehicles so that we always have plenty of music we love. I have the car accessory that allows the control on an easy-to-use control knob.
This printer scanner is great for the busy professional who wants to scan Multi paged documents into pdf files. This machine is as simple as using a fax machine.
Great price for 4GB in 2 sticks. Shipped faster than estimated.Works perfectly. No problems; good deal!
Do NOT be fooled by the &quot;sport&quot; name or the yellow plastic casing, this device is *not* waterproof nor even *vaguely* water resistant. My wife ruined hers in a single workout simply by sweating on it, and Rio will not honor the warranty because it excludes &quot;moisture damage.&quot; What a rip off!
This is a basic camcorder with little frills and seems to do its job well. My previous Canon camcorder model stopped being recognized by the computer (I am pretty sure I did it by accidentally plugging the cable backwards into the Firewire port). I needed a new one to continue family videography, and transfer the old tapes over. This one came at at attractive sale price, and did the job.
Just got my pack and i love it!!! it works better than the charger that came with my creative/sleek photo. The price cant be beat!! I have been looking for so long for accessories to this thing and i finally got everything i need!!!
This Backpack is GREAT. You can easily fit a 17' laptop (I have a 15.5' one) with all the stuff that you might need if you are a tech junky and travel a lot like I do. I can even throw in a Projector if I need to show a presentation, or take with me some books. It has FOUR (and a half) different compartments, and lots of little pockets so you can sort out your stuff. It is very well made and very, very comfortable. It also becomes very handy if you just want to pack it with clothes and shoes and hit the road. Just one thing, this backpack is HUGE, so if you just need to carry a Laptop, the charger and an extra mouse, it might be a good idea to get a smaller one PLUS THIS ONE for more serious use.
300-500 yards under the best conditions. Given its heft, a waste of money
A week ago today, I purchased one of these puppies at a local retailer (Best Buy-or what i call it worst buy). This is the best thing I have bought in a long time. I purchased it with a Adaptec external enclosure, so I basically built my own external hard drive. The greatest thing about this is that it can hold sooo much stuff. I have only used up 50 gigabytes out of its 400. and thats just from downloading movies off limewire, and backing up all my music. Just the fact that it spinns up at 7200 RPM's makes it all worthwhile, because not only can it hold a large amount of data, but ita can write/read it extremely fast. The only disadvantage to the barracuda is that it gets moderately hot when it spins up. And oh ya---the 5 year seagate warranty--you definately cannot go wrong now, if this hard drive decites to crap out on you, which rarely it does, the seagate company will cover you for the next 5 years. (with that kind of a statement they must stand behind their prouducts) The hard drive comes unpartitioned, and has tools on a CD in case there are problems, in most cases you can fix yourself. This makes the seagate barracuda a real BEST BUY. so if your in the market to get alot more extra space, just pick one up, I know I will be buying more of their prouducts later on for sure, because the quality is unpresidented.
Very dificult to read the LCD screen from most angles. Too easy to accidentally change the time when you are changing the alarm. There are too many buttons to push in order to change any of the clock's settings. Overall, a very poor design. I've had this phone only two months, and I have twice changed the time inadvertantly, causing me to be late for work. I'm seeking a replacement.
This bag is a replacement for the same bag made 5 years ago. The last one was great but is showing a lot of wear after 5 years of heavy use. Since it's about to rip completely, it was time to replace it.After receiving this bag, I noticed the material was a little lower quality. No worries, if I get 2-3 years out of a $30 bag, I'm happy enough. I started transferring my things from the old one. The first thing I noticed is that the new bag no longer has a divider in the main zipper section. Slight disappointment, but I can live with that.As I was putting my other items in the front zip-around pocket, I noticed that my USB memory key had slid partially through a small gap they left in the bottom sides. SERIOUSLY?? WHY DID THEY LEAVE A GAP IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENT?? It's just big enough for USB keys, pens, coins to slide out as you're walking down the street.I uploaded a picture into the Customer images section, take a look. I'm returning it.
I owned one of these without issue for about 4 months and decided to buy another (same size, same model) to double my external capacity.The new drive's firewire ports (both of them) didn't work. When I exchanged it for a new one, same thing - both firewire ports defective. You can't chalk this up to user error because I own an identical drive and troubleshooted everything on both drives (cross-testing them on different computers, tested the cables, power supplies, etc. etc.) and no dice - it's the ports.One faulty drive I'd chalk up to bad luck, but twice in a row is no coincidence. I'm getting rid of these drives (BOTH of them) because I don't want to trust my precious data to hardware that's habitually bad. I suggest looking at a different company. This isn't the first time I've had issues with a Western Digitial drive.
Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem is an ideal choice for home networking setup. It's easy to install and connect with COMCAST.
I love these CDs. They are so unique and when I make CD mixes for my friends, they really stick out. Everyone always asks me where I get them and I never know whether to reveal where or not...I kind of like being the "coolest kid on the block" with these. Recording quality is good, they seem to scratch less than conventional CDs and they just look great. I recommend these to anyone who wants to be more unique with their music.
In fact, I just bought another D-Link DFE-530TX+ after the first one that I bought two months ago. It works well with D-link DI7-04 router and D-Link DSS-5+ switch. I use these products to build a home network (PC/laptop/servers/PowerMac) with internet sharing on one cable modem. If you just want to use this NIC with internet-sharing router by using DHCP as the default, the configuration is fairly easy. If you want to use this NIC with a swicth to build a home network, it take a little more understanding of TCP-IP network to get it done right. Nevertheless, it is a good combination with D-link DI704 router and D-Link DSS-5+ switch.
Have this camera for a week now and I can only say "Wow"I have taken the best pictures in my life. I have have been able to shoot small kids (under 8 months) capturing the expressions, basically due to its "Machine gun" capability. 10 fps is best in class on its range.EOS 1Ds Mark III just appeared a couple of weeks ago and no doubt its 21 megapixels are a breeze, however I still prefer the speed of the 1D. Also this camera has 10 megapixels at 14 bits, not 12 bits, hence the colors are astonishing and crisp clear.SD and CF are very convenient. Also the way buttons are located are very convenient, however you have to get used to the new locations (I had a 400D).It is HEAVY. If you have a 28-135 II USM lens, it becomes a brick, however the photos you take are amazingNo doubt this camera is an investment that will last for, at least, 3 years.
I had a similar keyboard from logitech and it kept breaking (I bought 4 or 5 of them before I gave up on the company). I found this much cheaper but it's not cordless. If you can live with a corded keyboard, this is SO much more ergonomic. Once you've dealt with this keyboard (there is a bit of a learning curve with having your shoulders, arms and hands how they actually come off of your body rather than forcing them into a weird posture that other keyboards do), you'll never go back. Being asked to go back may make you ANGRY and you may carry one of these in your car just in case you use someone else's computer and can't deal with the shoulder and wrist strain. A quality product for the price and ergonomic is so much more important than you'd think. I mean, you DO have to live in your body ALL of the time. Don't strain it to use a stupid keyboard!
Love the coffee maker and this one replaceda 40 year old pot. It beats any of the auto-drip ones.
Just opened our Christmas gadgets and hooked the receiver up to a new DVD player and just 2 little speakers . . . WOW! The sound is incredible and the picture is great! It will take awhile to learn the range of features in order to fine tune the system, but the first 20 minutes of &quot;Blade Runner&quot; was absolutely fantastic. We also purchased a Monster digital-optical cable for $40 and the movie watching experience is so-o-o-o much better than before. I can't wait until our surround speaker system is delivered . . . I can't imagine how much better it could be! Since I don't even know what S-video is, I guess I don't know about what the other reviewers are complaining about. As far as I am concerned this receiver is everything I had hoped it would be. Happy New Year!
Got this for my daughter to house her iBook (13") for Christmas. It fits great, has great padding and is very attractive so she'll use it. It's a fun way to protect a very expensive item!
Things started well. Easy to set up. Good firewall. Good DHCP server. Directions minimal, but adequate. I liked it so much I told my father & a friend to buy one.Then things went south. Mine died... ethernet port quit working. Then my father's quit... same problem. Then the replacement Linksys sent me quit....Grand total: Of four total Linksys routers, only one (the one purchased by my friend) was still working 18 months after purchase....
I bought the Nuvi 360 specifically to help me navigate my way during a recent trip to the San Francisco Bay area. This was my first experience with a GPS navigation system and I was so excited with the purchase that I did not take any maps/directions to guide my way from the SF international airport to my hotel in Oakland (30 minutes drive). The Nuvi 360 performed beyond my expectations and helped navigate through the streets of SF with precise verbal and visual directions.I used the Nuvi quite extensively over the next couple of days. There were occassions when the Nuvi 360 had trouble acquiring the satellite signal (took ~10 minutes to access). It was a little unnerving since I had already started driving in the dark on a remote narrow rural road and there was no safe way to pull over.I love the other features like adding a stop to the route, storing favorite locations etc. I have not tried the hands free calling features using the Bluetooth technology. I am still playing with the product and getting to know the features.Great product for the price !
Compact & economical flash drive makes sharing or transfer of small files easy & convenient. Three choices of skin color plus label on side makes personalization and differentiation with other drives simple. Lavalier for carrying keeps small drive from getting lost.
I purchased the same item in the late 90's. It is still working well, and since I had such good luck with it once I felt safe going the same route again. To date, I am notsorry I purchased this item. I'm even thinking of buying another one just like it.
Excellent service and low prices. Excellent follow-up by the company, also. I will continue to buy my toner carts from this firm.
First joystiick in a long time. Seems well made but the flange at the bottom right constantly hits against my wrist and after a while pretty painful. It is made for a right handed person and because of the pain I tried it left handed but the buttons on the base are on the left side. I will probably cut the flange off. Seems over sensitive with the DCS A-10C Warthog game and constantly activitating the side button with my thumb.
Your looking at trhis scope because you want big apature with GOTO technology and your poor. I aquired this scope from a friend of mine (NIB). It was easy to put together and within an hour I had the finder scope aligned and was off! All in all the optics are great, Jupiters moons were visable and I counted 5 stripes.As for the Goto tripod I'd have to say PASS! They realy went cheap when designing the tripod to go with there computer. The little (tiny!) electric motor has trouble slewing between stars directly over head.Id recomend it for beginers that arent sure if Astronomy is going to be there thing yet. When your ready to upgrade, buy a Meade ETX-125EC w/AutoStar and you'll be the envy of all your friends.
I read a professional review online that raved about this unit so I gave it a shot as a gift. Its an alternative to larger and/or more expensive units that take up more desk space...otherwise I'd just get a regular home systems. My mother enjoys the unit in her bedroom and said it sounds fine but isn't punchy bass like the Bose or the units with a subwoofer. It is way better than a clock-radio type speaker and beats the little junky units (anything under the similar price point of $100) you'll find at the big stores.
I bought this lens for a trip to Alaska. For the money ($500 at the time of purchase), it takes great pictures throughout it's range.In lower light, you'll need a tripod for clear shots while zoomed out towards 300mm - your hands just won't be steady enough. It also had occasional trouble focusing while zoomed all the way out but none while zoomed in just slightly from there.I thought it had good bokeh and no vignetting that I could discern although I'm no pro and I didn't compare against anything else. It also held up well during a relatively rough two-week trip during which it got rained on a bit and taken out on back-country day hikes - it never missed a beat.Overall, a great value for the money if you keep in mind it's few limitations.
The dryer is very efficient and convenient. The manufacturer should consider changing the night light (as many others have said in their reviews). Other than the too-bright light, it is a good buy.
Outstanding case for a 30GB Zune. Fits like a glove and all ports are accessible. Highly recommended.
Cons: Flimsy. I am amazed at how poorly the legs are attached to this rack. The slightest pressure will cause the leg stands to pop off and they have no threads to secure them back on.Pros: Holds a lot of DVDs
We bought six of these for use with out cordless handsets in a small office environment. For the money, they're great. Decent audio quality from the earpiece and the microphone. We've heard no complaints from people we talk to while using them.
I am always struggling to configure technology in my classroom and this affordable 25ft. cable has made it all possible! Now my computer, projector and smart board are all being put to use and all students can see the screen because I'm not confined by short cords.Highly recommended item, the price is unbelievable compared to Staples etc.
I just got mine today, and used it as an excuse to go out driving. Amazing quality, set up couldn't be simpler, better quality than a $50 my friend got. Definitely would buy it again, especially for the price.
I bought this computer 6 months ago, and it has been nothing but trouble. The motherboard has went down 3 times now, and it has been in service more than it has been used.HP customer service is now horrible. Following others leads they have now outsourced to India, and they refuse to work with you.The computer has wonderful specs, but will not stay runnning for over two months at a time. Each time it has been sent in for service, it comes back with files missing, or additional hardware problems.I own a small company, and purchase computers 1-2 times per month. HP has permanently lost my business due to lack of customer care, and fualty workmanship.I would avoid this particular model at all costs. If you need further proof, type in HP Pavilion a815n Desktop PC and look at the number of refurbished units being sold through a huge national chain, this speaks volumes. Enough said.
I bought this stick a month ago and it works terrific for me. Just like the original Sony branded stick but without the extra cost. I use it with my Sony P-32 and an external USB 2.0 reader. Although it would be great to have the entire 256MB partition at once, keeping it separated indeed helps me keep my stuff organized. Pics on one side, data on the other. I'm looking forward to buying another one. A++
Good construction. Better than I expected. remember to store upright. Holds enough disks to be too heavy to store on its side. Also holds papers, allowing the discard of bulky original containers.
After calling LG/Zenith I got the 'we're not responsible but we'll fix your set for free' certified letter. The local repair company began installing the new light engine in my living room but found after complete disassembly that the new engine was not correct and would not work. He loaded up my set and took it to get another engine, he claims to be on the 4th light engine from LG since each one is either wrong for the set or won't work upon installation. I hope they take care of this no matter if the problem is their parts or their choice of repairman or I'll be the one starting the class action!
I bought two of these to extend our network out to our shop. I also used some Hawking High Gain Antenna's to get the signal as far as i needed it to go. I read the other reviews and was unsure about how well these would work. Now that i have them setup i am pretty happy with them and using the included disk to setup the AP and Bridge on the other side made things very easy. I would buy again if i needed more.
Seems to work just as well as my $40 RCA indoor antenna. Getting all the local channels here in NYC from midtown.
This paper is awesome! It was super easy, didn't have any trouble with my test sheet. If you follow the directions you won't have any issues. My hard surface to iron on was a piece of wood, worked perfectly. I tested this on a green shirt and definitely need the paper for colored fabrics but it still looks awesome! Good luck!
This navigation system is great! It is very easy to navigate. If you are not good with electronics this is the GPS to buy. Excellent system. Would highly recommend it.
Bought one of these about 3 years ago; work as advertised for my 3G FW iPod.Sik is the only manufacturer I can find that makes line out cords. I was never happy with the radio transmitters made for cars, so instead I use this cord to connect to my car radio s line in AUX feature. Great sound!On the downside, after 3 years of heavy use the cord has finally shorted out on both the FW and line out ends, so its constuction could be improved, but since its the only FW line out product I know of, I am going to buy another.BEWARE, only the line out audio feature will work for a USB type iPod. The Firewire data/power cord will ONLY work with an older Firewire type iPod.
I have only one complaint, it didn't come with a case! Other than that its a great camera for the money!
i was very surprised to read the negative reviews of this camera. in reading them i also realize these people didn't actually use the camera and judge it by the pictures. my husband and i are photographers and realize that all the extra perks and gadgets of a camera are not as important as the quality of a great shot. one of the best things about this camera is that it is not a zoom lens (it also does not advertise to be one) it is a dual lense which allows two settings instead of one but with a better quality lens. zoom cameras give you an in-between range and for that exact reason has a lower quality lens. we use this camera as a simple point and shoot to capture spur of the moment activities...view for yourself. we love this camera and i shopped all over for a dual lens instead of a zoom and this was the only one i could find.
this product has served it purpose. I would buy again if need be. I use it all the time. Although I still use a drive 1.44 too with backing it up on this drive I bought.
This is a very nice monitor. The 17&quot; refers to the screen size and not the surrounding case and the maximum resolution of 1280 X 1024 provides for a very sharp picture. The footprint on your physical desktop is small. There isn't much not to like about this monitor. It has built in speakers which further limits the clutter around your computer. However, these speakers are no better than the typical &quot;PC speaker&quot; and probably will be unacceptable to all but the least discriminating user. Otherwise, this is an excellent item.
I purchased this keyboard to replace a similar PS/2 classic that my daughter assassinated with spilt soup. It works well and has numerous features, most that I don't even use. I would have preferred a PS/2 connection since I have multiple other usb devices, but nevertheless, the keyboard is great and fits my needs.
I do a lot of hiking and wanted a harness for my binoculars that would keep them convenient and eliminate the neck strap (which became a pain in the neck after an or so). This strap is perfect. Keeps my binoculars suspended on my chest, the weight is evenly distributed across my shoulders, and the back portion of the strap fits so comfortably under my backpack, I don't even noticed it. Made of durable nylon, it also has quick release clips so I can swap out my binoculars and camera whenever I want.
I repeat, the DVD picture and sound is fantastic, and so is the audio on CDs. However, the one CD-R I tried with MP3 files on it doesn't play at all. The machine finds all the tracks, but refuses to play almost all of them: most it just pauses on for two seconds then skips to the next; some it will "play", but all you hear is a bunch of dangerous sounding pops and beeps. For some random reason, it did successfully play one of the David Gray songs, and it sounded great, but no others. Now, this CD-R was in CDFS format, which is an extension to ISO9660, with long filename support, so perhaps that is the problem? I know the manual says only ISO9660 with 8.3 names is supported...I'll have to continue to experiment.Also, MP3 track navigation blows bigtime: if you have a file tree of nested directories, you only ever see the MP3 file names, not the directories.A more general problem I noticed was the loud clicking the machine makes when stopping or starting play of any format media: it does not sound too healthy.So, I'm somewhat disappointed, considering this was top rated by Consumer Reports, and I wish amazon gave free shipping on this item, but still, for $$$, it's not too bad, as long as you don't mind poor MP3 compatibility.
I have absolutely loved this printer. It carried me through 3 years of school without constantly running to the computer lab to print drafts of papers. It handles a very high volume well.I have also found that by ordering off-brand ink tanks I can save a lot of money. Frankly, if you buy the Canon, HP or whatever manufacturer's ink, you're really being bilked out of a lot of money.I'm selling my printer because, like many of you have found out, it is not XP compatible. That's very clearly stated on the box. A manufacturer has no obligation to provide you with new drivers because you didn't read the printer information before upgradning your computer. If you're running an older OS and plan on doing so for a while this is a great little printer. It comes with my highest recommendation!
out of the box, this thing was up and running in about five minutes, and works like a charm. if you own more than one pc, and if you have a broadband connection, then buying this thing is a no-brainer.i used to have an old pentium-based toshiba laptop running linux with two pcmcia ethernet cards as my own homegrown firewall/nat/router. when it died, i replaced it with this linksys befsr41. i can't believe i had used such a complicated high-maintenance setup for so long! d'oh! :-)
I got this adapter to connect my new E-510 to my telescope using a T-mount tube. The telescope manufacturer offers the T-mount, and then you adapt your camera to it. I later learned that I could have just used my OM to E-volt adapter with my old OM to T-mount, but this way I can still keep my film camera set up for astrophotography separately. Because of the very fine threads on the T-mount, though, changing adapters is not as easy as it sounds. Lining up the threads is difficult unless you make the T-mount connection first, without the camera weight to fight against.
I needed a power adapter for an older Olympus Digital camera an Amazon came thru again. Works just fine and I can save my battries. Great price as well and quick shipping. Thanks again, Amazon
Unlike other flash drives this one has taken the abuse users throw out it and continues to work flawlessly.
Great product and sound for the money. Manual is a little confusing and I am still feeling my way through it. Speakers are hooked up through a Denon 1910 Receiver and a Samsung 4550 LCD. Front speaker are larger than I thought. I think the description indicated size but I must have overlooked. Great price and Value.
We purchased our Tivo unit six months ago, great technology, however, unit stop functioning. We tried to reach customer service six days in a row, waited between one hour and three hours for a person to talk too, but all you get is music. We are still waiting to talk to someone about how to return this useless device. For those who don't know, save some money as Comcast and other cable providers throughout the United State now provide equivalent or better TIVO functionality for just $10 per month and you don't have to buy a $250 to buy a unit. No service problems there. Buyer beware, $250 for a unit and $300 for a life time use, which in my case was six months. I wonder why all of their customer representatives are busy, my quess is massive product failures, which if you can't talk to someone you can't return the unit. Nice warranty. Cable companies will put TIVO out of business along with their defective products and underperforming customer service. Be wise and consider your alternative.
Works on XBOX360 as a storage device as well as on every computer I've put it in. It survived an accidental cycle through the washing machine, and I bought it in 08. Transfer speed is fine also
Maximum product for the desktop I was upgrading at the time, and it performs flawlessly. Plus it's snazzy in it's classy gold casing :-)
Things I like about this lens.Big aperture, useful range, Image Stabilizer, L series quality optical. Even full frame users want to have it but it doesn't support full frame cameras. It's one of the best for Canon APS-C system lenses. Perfect range for walkabout shooting. 17mm little wide angle shots. 55mm produce beautiful bokeh. It's on my camera 80% of time.Few drawbacks.Expensive, a little heavy. Dust does get in very quickly. Getting a filter will prevent that. At the same time, filter will protect the lens, too. The lens doesn't come with a lens hood. That's another $ to spend on...If you're thinking about upgrading to full frame dSLR in a SHORT time, maybe 24-70 is a better choice. If you plan to upgrade to full frame dSLR few years later, get this one. It's such a good lens that won't be too hard to sell.
Is this battery compatible with the sony vaio tz 180n net book? Please let me know as soon as you can
Great overall sound quality and have thus far held up to frequent handling and travel (I have had them for about 2 months now).If you are attracted to the very light shade of green, be aware that the actual product is a darker hue.
I bought this to listen to AM sports radio while in my office at work. Tuning is what you'd expect from any dial. The reception is good considering I'm within an office building. There's a sweet spot on my desk that I stand it up at to get decent reception. I listen to 2 stations and there is a low buzz on one of the stations that gets annoying. I'm sure if I use it outside, it would get great reception. The battery life is amazing...I've used it for 2 weeks now at work and it's still going strong on one rechargable battery. Some have complained about the headphones, but I think they are really comfortable and suits me fine since I only listen to am.Edit: It's been over a month and the battery is still going strong. If I put the walkman in my shirt pocket, the reception is perfect.
Of the other wireless devices and mice that I have used, this one is the best one by far. I love the bluetooth hub which does away with getting a separate bluetooth adapter. The mouse is just great and the feedback is just awesome. It works great with all the apps and I love using the back and forward buttons. Helps me greatly while browsing the internet. As for the application switcher, beats the hell out the the &quot;Alt+Tab&quot;. This is a great mouse for ppl on the go. I have bluetooth built in to my laptop, so I leave the hub at home with my desktop and just use the mouse. The mouse has 2 AA size rechargable batteries, so whenever I am on the go and need to recharge them, I just take along 2 extra AA batteries.Great MOUSE!!! MUST have!!!
Got this online and was shocked how ugly it actually is. I also have trouble fitting my legally purchased CDs in the player, and the buttons feel cheap and flimsy. Save yourself money and troubles ...
Product nice, but was surprised to see tray slot in bottom not solid. Rather it has rather large opening in middle so smaller devices can't sit without adjustment. Ie add wood bridge. A solid bottom shelf is more functional as it covers the smaller devices built today... I.I. HD cable box...
Poorly constructed and did not work on my Nikon D60. Quite simply, the camera would not focus with the teleconverter attached. I purchased the teleconverter to take 'up close' pictures of California's Sea Otters and Elephant Seals....wanted to pitch it in the ocean as my camera kept zooming in and out trying to find a focal point...and instead, returned the product for a refund.
They satisfy the need for faster communication in the home network, as well as the newer high speed modem didn't say it needed them, but there is an improvement.
I'm a congenital heart surgeon.This computer is a precision instrument.It will improve your computing performance.I've encountered a single problem - fairly frequent failure of the wireless mouse, requires a reboot to restore, otherwise would have been five stars.I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
Thats a real perfect solution if you don't want to run your pc all the time.You have all your playlists, songs, albums at your fingertip in a handy and stylish remote-control which perfectly controls your ipod in its dock. The dock and the remote have an usb connector and you could get updates for the firmware. ( No need at the momemt but always good to have an option )The device runs without problems even in europe. I've get my device in the US but use it at the moment in europe. No problem !
We bought this boom box and had a lot of trouble getting the XM to load. After one return, we noticed the same problem. After foolin' around with it we noticed if we pressed it down, we'd get perfect signal and sound.But, the thing that most impressed us was, we left it on our deck twice in the rain (once was a full afull fledge thunder storm) and to our surprise it held up!!!
I got these for christmas and was blown away by the sound. I've come to learn that these, by design, do sound flat and sometimes I yearn for some more depth. However, I look forward to settling into a task which permits me to don these bad boys.I mostly use them at my desk at work, listening to a very wide variety of mp3s. They sound great with just about everything. They're very comfortable, even though I were eyeglasses. I listen for 2-4 hours at a time.they seem very well made, even if they were made in the far east (what isn't?).A word to the fashionistas: this IS the definitive Princess Lea ear bun! These things are MASSIVE, both the cups and the headband. I do have a small head, but still...definately recommended!
Nice quality. Very compact. Will not have room for tons of extra cords and batteries for your camcorder but the essentials will fit. I have a Sharp VL-AX1U and it fits perfectly. If you are buying this for a digital camera it would also work very well.
I am very happy with my new MP3 player. I love this thing. It's so light-weight I'm taking it everywhere. As a student, being able to record 4 hours worth of lecture is a must-have feauture. I've tested this out and I was pleasantly surprised at how clear the voices were recorded.One complaint I have is its use of AAA batteries. I think they chose AAA to save some weight and size. I wish that Sam Sung chose AA batteries instead so that I don't have to keep recharging my little AAA batteries (every 2~3 days).Get this MP3 player. I highly recommended. You should also get the 64mb Smart Card for additional memory. You'll get so hooked on this thing that 64mb of memory it comes with just won't be enough:)
Although this particular SB-600 was purchased as a Birthday gift and given to the recipient, I also own an SB-600 unit purchased earlier. I love it. It gives an amazing amount of light output for it's size and cost, and the TTL coupling through the camera produces properly exposed pictures every time I use it.
we have not installed the speakers yet, due to winter weather conditions, but he was happy as a lark to get them for Christmas
We recently purchased the PIXMA MP500 all-in-one printer (about a month ago) after doing a pretty thorough review on the internet. Overall, we have been extremely pleased with the performance. We have used a number of other printers in the past from HP and Epson but had never before used an all in one device. We were a little concerned that the image quality would suffer; that has not been the case at all. Black and white printing is crisp and output is faster than our previous Epson C84. The interface with our Mac G5 is very intuitive--pretty much plug and play. The copy machine feature is awesome. No more intermediate steps (scanning, formatting, printing)! Recently, we had a visitor from Singapore who had a camera full of photos to share with us. Without having to boot up the computer, we simply inserted the memory card and reviewed the photos on the convenient LCD display. Color printing is a bit slow, but of good quality, especially at the price. The dual paper source feature is also nice, as you can utilize different paper qualities at will without having to reload the paper tray. The footprint of the printer is reasonable, allowing it to fit easily in most computer desk cabinets. However, please be aware that the rear paper support projects about 3 in above the profile of the unit and the document cover, when fully upright, extends almost 11 inches over the glass platen.
This camera is lightweight and very easy to use. It has so many features that I haven't had time to learn about all of them yet. Unlike several other cameras I've had this one has controls that are much easier to get to.I'm enjoying this camer immensely. The picture quality is terrific.
I myself love rechargable items. It's a lot more convenient that scrambling for batteries all the time. Unfortunately, like most rechargable items, this battery pack begins to die after a couple months. While it was still charging and playable, the juice went out in about a quarter of the time that the normal batteries do, which is pretty pitiful. If you are desperatle for a rechargable controller, get the pack, but buyer beware...
I bought this receiver because it had a microphone for auto-calibration. The mike has a female tripod screw for mounting on a tripod. I decided to do the calibration with the mike mounted on the top of my head. This method seems to have worked fine.The other nifty feature is that when you turn on the receiver, it starts with the previous setting. If you turned it off with the video setting (TV), it turns on with the TV. If you turned it off with the FM tuner and turn it on again, you have the FM tuner. Clever.It has more power than I need.Considering the price, it is a great value.
Shipping was excellent, it arrived early and there were no problems. I installed the unit on a motorcycle and use the romote on the handle bars. Everything works great. I would like to have fade and balance control on the remote also the CD player is a little more sensitive than I would have thought for marine use but works well enough. Overall I give the experince high marks from start to finish. I will use Amazon again.
Works great, Super fast, makes downloading a breeze. Great deal ! Martman 2/14/03
I've used this remote in my home theater for about 2 years now and it works really well. I recently added the Expander MRF 100 RF base station so I could take advantage of the RF mode. I can now control all of my components without having to point at them; the remote stays upright in the cup holder of my recliner. I didn't have to use the RF "buds" that were included with the unit. Programming macros is also pretty simple. I have one button control to turn all components on or off, select media (HDTV, DVD, etc.) and adjust the lighting (works with Lutron lighting systems). The back lit LCD comes in handy when the room is dark. Batteries last pretty long also. Overall I'm very satisfied with this product.
These are excellent cables for a very good price. I have never had an issue with any item I have ever purchased. Lots of length options. Highly recommended.
Oops...I got it to hook up a Mac OSX to an older HP printer...cannot review because it never worked for my Mac application. Need to read product description closer. My bad
Wow, a couple of these worked. The rest, uh, not so much. For information's sake, I use a Plextor 716UF and dell laptop. Tried Roxio and DVD Clone. They didn't work well on either. Since my unfortunate purchase I have read that Memorex uses the cheapest dye for their DL disks. It shows. I expected a much better (working) product from a name brand like Memorex. I bought some Verbatim DLs and they worked flawlessly.
I have had this mouse for a year and have had no problems with it at all. You don't need a mouse pad but you need to use it on a smooth surface. It is extremely accurate and I like that it has 4 buttons it works great for the internet and playing games. It you are good at distroying a regular mouse with a ball this is the mouse for you. It will pay for itself over time. You never have to worry about the mouse sticking at all.
In terms of quality and performance the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx is superb.
ALL OF THE TV'S ON THE DISNEY SITE ARE NOTED WITH A WARNING THAT THEY CONTAIN A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER!! PLEASE DO NOT BUY/USE THESE TELEVISIONS!
I had to run wiring near fluorescent lights and I wanted to find a good shielded cable that wouldn't break the bank. This worked perfectly and now my router is located in a more centralized location. My wireless connection speeds are now well over 15mbps having moved the router for better reception. My internal network speeds are much higher for streaming videos.
I'm an event photographer so I largely use my EOS cameras indoors. My first shoot with this flash was at a indoor concert with marginal lighting at best. Nearly ALL of my images came back nicely lit and exposed. I still prefer to use a diffuser to soften the powerful light output but even without the diffuser this 580EX II did an amazing job of capturing dancing concert-goers as well as the performers up on stage.Yes, there is a little bit of sticker shock with this flash, but whether for income (like me) or just to get great images from your EOS system, it's worth it in the long run. I also believe that like all computers or computer run electronics, this flash will out-perform most users. I think buying the tutorial book would be great for many owners since it will help them make the most of their flash. Otherwise, sticking simply to the auto mode will produce great photos.
This is a must have item for your digital camera. It is great for viewing the screen while taking pictures and reviewing pictures afterwards. It helps keep the sun off the screen. People complain about their face reflecting off the screen even with this on. In my experience it helps to wear a baseball cap to shield the sun. It is easy to install, great item for the price and I am well pleased with it.
I can't tell the difference between these and my cheap $15.00 ones. I bought some Sony fotopia's for $30 and like those more than these.
I did not want to ding up the corners of my sk3 dropping it anymore, so I purchased this product. It's a pretty good cover, looks pretty good. Only thing is that it will not fit into my leather belt clip case anymore with this silicon case on it. The travel charger and car charger work great. Overall, this is a good package deal.
This product worked great for the first 3 weeks. Now, the sound cuts off unless I lower the volume. I assumed that my MP3's were clipping or over modulating so I re-ripped them using the normalize feature. No change. I have to lower the volume to almost half in order for the music to NOT cut out mid song. With these dinky headphones, I can hardly hear anything.Also, it takes a single AAA battery which dies very quickly.The size is great. The data storage is great. The voice recorder is adequate. But I think I would rather have a hard drive based player. I got mine on sale but the retail price is WAY too much for this product to be worth the purchase.
The Sangean Sonido is a great kitchen radio. This is not HiFi, but it is big enough to sound great over kitchen noise. It is also big enough and designed well enough to be easily operated with just one hand as well as picked up with one hand without touching any knobs or buttons. A knuckle of an otherwise wet hand is enough to change stations using the presets without moving the radio due to its size and the non-skid feet. I should not forget the non-slip volume control. AM reception is outstanding. In a side by side comparison with my Grundig S350 (short wave), the Sangean clearly came in better when there was some audible AM interference. The only downside is that I would prefer a darker color.
As I expected from B&O, these look the part, they sound the part too. Trouble is they feel like a cheap piece of junk on your head. Two stars for the sound and look. 0 for the comfort level, after 10 minutes I wanted to tear them off and resell them on Amazon. I wouldn't do that to someone else. There's alot of good earphones in the marketplace. Unfortunately, these aren't them.
Our church has enjoyed the use of this projector for about 2 months. The 1.6:1 zoom lens makes it easy to set up, and provides a big picture at short range. In a normal meeting room it is bright enough to provide a floor-to-ceiling picture that has plenty of contrast with normal room lighting during the day. The controls are obvious. It provides a bright, sharp, contrasty display that is superior to the $10,000 2200 lumen projector in our sanctuary.
This memory card works great. I have used it in three different cameras and have not had a problem yet. I am planning to purchase 5 more for my yearbook cameras at work.
*********UPDATE***************Read my review on the Hercules Mk2. For roughly the same price you are getting a better product. This system is cool but if you want to scratch and have a greater range of options then you want the Mk2.******************************I'll be honest, I have nothing to compare this to.I got it for Christmas and unwrapped it a week later. It is definitely a good starter kit. You get headphones and speakers right out of the gate so you can start messing around immediately. It has the small and the large headphone jacks. It only has RCA (red white) outs.The directions are pretty bare bones unfortunately. The fader works well. The pitch is intuitive. Everything works. No scratching CDs however, but then again that is more the pro level.I would definitely say this is a good buy if you aren't sure you like doing it. Some of the really good stuff costs an arm and a leg while this just costs a hand. For 2xx bucks you are buying the ability to start DJing at parties and for your friends. Just don't expect to place in a DJ competition with this stuff.SeanThe speakers are cheap but they do work well, you can easily boost them up by plugging a pair of solid computer speakers into the headphone jack.
Or at least I feel like I do now. The product works as designed, but the plastic that goes over your head feels very tight to me, and since I suffer from migraines on the right side of my head, the extra pressure hurts.
For the price, these can't be beaten for a set of open-airs. I've had the Grado SR125's - triple the price, but not much more value. The sound is fantastic and I can use them at work because they don't block out every other sound like my M50's. They work well off a standard headphone jack, so there's no need for an amp. I need to be able to hear the phone ring at work, so I've never tried them at high volumes. The bass response is fine, even for the wubby stuff. (Get the ATH-M50's if you want to rattle your brain.)I'm less than happy with a few design items though:1. Velvet ear covers get scratchy - I'm a fan of the leather ones.2. Wings give it a weird fit, you never feel like they're "on" your head.3. The driver is huge, so sometimes you have to re-position them to get in the sweet spot.4. Everyone at work says I look like a space cadet with them. Not a problem for me, but some people would be self-conscious about this kind of thing.Either way, I'm satisfied and I use them every day. The weird look attracts attention from people, so they always want to hear what the big deal is. I fire up Hotel California since everyone knows that song. Most people haven't heard it on a half-decent set of cans, so you can see the amazement on their face.
I bought the G12 to take on my cross country solo bike trip. I own and use a Canon 50D and 5D cameras for several years. But due to weight I can't take those cameras. I wanted I end point and shoot with the ability to do manual control and a remote release for long night exposures. And G12 does all that. But not very well at all.First off no closes ups at all. Not even talking macro shots. Just close ups of a flower. It can't focus at all or is blurry.Second slow focus if at all on average normal photosThird it's rated a 10 megapixel camera. But of the 30 or more photos taken so far. They only are 3 to 4 megapixel in size.Fourth if you enlarge at all the shear quality of the photo is crap. My iPhone does simlar quality shots. And that's not saying much.Fifth I bought a Canon sure shot a few years back and it does much better photos.I am so discussed by this product I think I am going to return it. I gave the G12( 2 stars ) because it's a Canon and it's easy to use. Especially if you used Canon SLR's before. But it really deserves ( 1 star ) or none. I don't think the reviews on this camera are very true. And this is from a photographer of many years.
I got my Pro to allow my wife to watch her TiVo'ed shows while working out of town, and it works very nicely. I also watch from my phone (Treo) during my downtime. This a very nice product, and the installer worked well (even walked me through the necessary changes on my router). My only issue was with the ethernet-to-powerline network extender, which did not seem to want to handle the required throughput.
Awesome filter - just incredibly clear. I have two of these and leave on each respective lens all the time. I have tested with and without these filters even for inside shots and have no issues at all.
I just got a brand new Microsoft Zune for Christmas. Only got to use it about 3 times before it stopped working. My wife also bought me all kinds of accessories to go with it. So, we have a lot of money invested in it. Apparently, there is a flaw in how the carrying case is made, and it makes it seem like you need to insert the power adapter into to port upside down. The port is not made in a shape that rejects the incorrect plug in, so the result is bent prongs on the port. Microsoft will not replace. I am out about $300.
I am very impressed with this small, easy-to-use, fun camera. First of all, it is very stylish. Its body is small and shiny and its screen is quite large. I was actually surprised by how small it is because the pictures make it seem about average size. In terms of performance, the five megapixels, built-in memory, and 3x optical zoom set it out from digital cameras of similar price. Plus, its water proof and durable. In all, you really can't go wrong with this camera.
A really good buy. At this price, the performance is pretty good. I have considered other costlier ones. I just wanted to try this before that as it didnt cost much and a lot of people gave good reviews. And, it lived upto the reviews.
I use a 35-135 zoom and the metal ring of the lens cap fixture interferes with wide angle images. They can be cropped out later, but it is an inconvenience to have to deal with it. It is nice to not have to worry about losing the lens cap cover.
It brings sketchy or old drives back to life. Got an old HP SureStore DDS3 drive out of a junk pile from a retailer clearance, along with a box of wrapped, unused 12gb/25gb tapes. First thing it did when I stuck a new tape in? Ate it. Next thing it did? Fail every test (with another tape). Great. Well, that was a waste. Crapshoot: buy a cleaning tape like it's requesting."Aha! The tape is here!"... stuck it in. whirrr... whirr... whirr... click click... whirr... plop. Hmm. Well, let's try it now. Spliced the broken tape and ran an erase. It worked! Ran another few cleanings for good measure. Now it's working flawlessly! Wow.Yep, a cleaning tape might just bring back a presumably-dead drive from the dead.
I borrowed a lens that had this 67mm Promaster filter on the front of it. It notably degraded image quality, but I respected the owner's intent and left in on when I went anywhere outdoors with it. I had this lens on my camera and was closing the case when the zipper caught and the bag tumbled out of my hand, bounced off my foot, and hit the ground. I didn't think anything of it as it was in a padded case, and did not hit the dirt (yes dirt) very hard. When I took the camera out a few minutes later, I found the filter had shattered. The glass chards put several small scratches in the lens. The soft aluminum of the front threaded part of the filter had a small nick in it, but it unscrewed easily from the lens. I cleaned out the thick Tamron lens cap I had on it during the fall and it has no problems. Just a lens cap would have protected the front element from scratching and the quality materials in the lens would have been unphased by the fall.In my case, the filter did a lot more harm than good. A lens hood is a MUCH better choice to protect your front element than a cheap filter. If you use a filter for protection, make sure it is an optically clear, multicoated, quality piece of glass. The multicoating will prevent reflections from bouncing in between the filter and front element (which I noticed with this filter from time to time).In short, is this filter a good choice for protecting your lens?No, it is cheap and a better filter is well worth the extra expense.Is this filter better than nothing for lens protection?No, it takes very little impact to make these shatter and make thousands of lens scratching glass chards.Get a lens hood.
When I received my cartridges, the ink was GONE. The empty cartridges had been crammed back into the box, which was shoddily resealed with hot glue. Visual inspection would quickly reveal that the package had been tampered with. Even holding and shaking it gave away it's hollow contents. How in the world did this get through sales and end up reaching the consumer?Although the seller sent me another box to compensate, I'm still unhappy with what happened. The mere fact that an empty product could pass so easily probably means that they're not very observant with their products.If you're willing to take the risk and deal with the hassle of returns or refunds, go ahead. If you want something straight-forward, go buy from someone else.
This is a great accessory for your Nikon digital SLR. It makes it easy to take photos when you have it on a tripod so your camera doesn't move.
Two times I tried to get Magellan support and was on hold for 45 minutes the first time and the second time I was on hold for more than 60 mintues until the support office closed at 8:00 pm EST at which time no one was going to answer. The support is terrible without question.Now lets talk about the product. My two month old Magellan eXplorist 500 has died. First it lost it BaseMap which was a pain to replace. I had to pull the battery, replace the batter, reboot the unit and go into reformat mode. Then copy the BaseMap back into the unit and life was good for about a week. Now it cuts off on it's own requiring the battery to be pulled to reset and turn the unit back on. After doing this a few times for a few days, it has now finally died and now I'm stuck with a broken GPS and no support. YOU THINK THIS WILL BE THE LAST MAGELLAN I BUT?
Recently needed an extra battery due to a backpacking trip to Europe. I couldn't have survived without this battery. Charges quickly and it made my life easier and less stressful while shooting over two thousand shots. A definite recommend for both the casual photographer as well as the everyday all day camera expert.
Great product. I was sure it would work for my camera, but it was exactly what I wanted.
I have had this case for 1 year now and the case does what it's suppose to do, make your case a backpack. I personally use this for my protec bassoon case and works perfectly fine, but there's something that can get annoying. If you were to make the strap right up to your back with the adjustment cord thingys, the plastic middle thing might not line up with your back but stick out and jab at your neck. Because of this, you cant really have your back fully on the case. The problem just might be my case. If you loosen it up a bit, there should be almost no problem. Usually other cases don't have a single middle strap but two which allows there to be no big plastic thing like in this case and allows a more comfortable wear. I commute everyday to school in the train and lots of walking, and I usually have no soreness unless I walk for 15+ min, and I usually hold 15 pounds + my backpack. The pads do help a bit and is a lot better than holding the instrument by hand because it doesn't make calluses on the hands and usually makes it easier to travel with the case over some-what long distances. This beats hold the case by hands hands down.
I bought WGR614v4 months ago. From the very first week the connection was dropping constantly - 4-5 times per day I needed to switch on and off to make it work. The problem was even more so when I used wired connection through this router.But 1 week ago router just stopped working at all - I cannot get any connection at all.I tried to call Netgear support, and as some other reviews already pointed out, after being put on hold for quite some tme you hear: "the number you have dialed is not correct, try again later". I am very dissapointed and exhausted by this product and the service. I will never buy Netgear again.
Great purchase. Nothing beats original products, excelent performance. I made a mistake of using refilled once and lost a printer.
I purchased my Brother HL-5040 from Amazon.com for $190.00 delivered, including the USB 2.0 cable, and the TN-530 3,000 page &quot;starter&quot; toner cartridge and the DR-500 drum rated for 20,000 pages. I am an English professor and generally use it for printing out my papers (15 to 30 pages) and drafts of books (up to 500 pages), and master copies of handouts and exams and the like for my classes (I have an HP DeskJet for color printing). The Brother HL-5040 printer has a nice compact footprint: there is no hideous projecting tray or paper catcher as with several of the competing models, and the output area on top holds fifty or more printed pages without spilling them. The printer is also low enough at &quot;9.9 inches&quot; to fit under a foot-high shelf in my work room (so it doesn't take up the valuable real-estate on the top shelf) The 12 point text (which is the standard in my field) is very sharp, and the old (circa 1880s) political cartoon images I've reproduced from scanned photocopies of newspapers look great: I've no banding or dark areas.Having read the other reviews, I want to share some of my thoughts that may shed light on the differing views regarding the Brother printers. This printer replaces a Brother HL-1240 model I've owned for over two years. I replaced that printer (it was given to my sister) because its drum was failing, after making approximately 12,000 copies. Until the drum began to fail, I never had a single problem with the printer: it never ever jammed even once (my previous laser printer, an Epson 1400, jammed all the time). For $110 I could have replaced the drum unit (as my sister did), but for $190 I upgraded to the HL-5040. So, while I've seen the critiques of the Brother printers because of their drums, and I have in fact elected to replace my HL-1240, I still don't think the harsh criticisms directed at Brother for this situation are fair.Here's what I think: it is not likely that very many $200 laser printers will ever print out 100,000 or even 60,000 high quality copies over their lifetimes. I say this in part because I suspect the paper transport mechanisms in all the printers in the personal use category are likely to be at least somewhat degraded by the time the printer approaches that number of copies, and once that happens--as anyone who's ever tried to nurse an aging photocopier knows--the point of ever diminishing returns has been reached. And I say this also because many, if not most, small office and home users like me are unlikely to use a $200 printer often enough to generate 60k to 100k copies in less than five years. At my rate of use, I will have to own my new printer for 8 years to reach the upper number. Given the rate of technological change, as good as it now is, I seriously doubt that I'll want to have this printer for that long.That said, this time I intend to keep the printer long enough to replace the drum unit at least twice, and, assuming I get the same 12,000 copies out of each drum, that puts me in the 36,000 copies range. When I crunch the numbers (the drums presently cost $140.00 and the 6,500 page toner cartridges run $75), my cost per copy for the first 16,000 estimated copies (using the included DR-500 drum and the TN-530, and purchasing 2 TN-560 toner cartridges), works out to 2.1 cents per page. Of course, as we all know, the estimated yields are highly inflated. Assuming I get 36,000 copies out of the 3 drums (including the one included with the printer) and 5,000 copies from the TN-560 toner cartridges, plus 2,000 to 2,500 from the included TN-530, I'd need to buy 7 TN-560s to get to that number. This would add up to a $995.00 total investment and would mean my actual per copy cost would be approximately 2.8 cents over the &quot;life&quot; of the printer.This is not the low 1.3 cents per copy figure I've seen in one magazine review, but once all the inflated estimates are cut down to size, I suspect it is quite competitive with what the other companies can offer.
The speed of this RAM is not as advertised. My computer is only reading 553mhz for speed and this is my second set too. Works good, just the speed isn't as advertised. Maybe my motherboard can only pick up 553mhz for max speed, not sure?
This is a great product. I love using it, and while visiting people I hand it over to others while taking group pictures. Everybody at parties and get-together love using it.I would have given it a five star, except that for the fact that it cannot be used from behind the camera. That would be great for macro work, animal photography and so on.
Exactly as advertised and did the job. I actually haven't even finished using this set and it's already been years since I bought this!
The SanDisk Cruzer Contour 4GB has treated me well so far. I use it for ReadyBoost in Windows Vista. I can't tell if it has actually increased performance and speed much, but it can't hurt as a supplement for my 2GB of RAM, considering how memory-intensive Vista is and considering that the Cruzer Contour is one of the fastest USB flash drives you can buy (esp. the random access times).Unlike other users, I have not encountered any problems with the U3 software, but I have not tested it extensively (N.B. you can't really use the drive to store files or do much else with it if ReadyBoost mode is using the lion's share of the drive; that probably includes installing new games or utilities that are part of the U3 system). I would recommend updating the U3 software also, if you're using Vista (mine came with U3 ver. 1.4, which I updated to 1.6 with the download from U3's website).I would note lastly that the physical design could be better. SanDisk's other USB drives (e.g. Titanium) are supposed to withstand a truck driving over them or whatever. The slide-out design on the Contour doesn't always work as intended, and although the bottom is metal, the top is a flimsy type of plastic. Also, not the smallest USB drive in the world (although not that large either - adjacent USB ports were not blocked). Make everything smaller, SanDisk! I demand nanodrives!
Now that I've had some time to use this camera more, I thought I'd throw out some observations =)I really do love this camera, and I use it often. I've taken a lot of pictures with it (about a 1,000 so far). I've printed beautiful photos taken with it on Ink Jet and Color Laser printers. I've even used it as a preview device while setting up for a lighted indoor photo shoot- thank you hot shoe. My conclusion? Money well spent.I've read some reviews that complain about the Easyshare software and the use of SD memory as the recording media, plus one reviewer says he had to return two of these cameras as defective. I'd like to address these issues based on my experience the past couple of months.I use a Mac. I'm used to a free Apple application called iPhoto. iPhoto is easy to use for both archiving, and the basic manipulation of, digital photographs. I can't speak for the PC implementation of Kodak's Easyshare software, but I've found it as easy to use as iPhoto. That's not too shabby.As to the issue of SD memory for image storage- it's really no big deal. Other manufacturers use this form factor for digital cameras and MP3 players. It's just a consumer grade storage medium. It can be a little pricier than other formats. I've seen around a 25% price difference in favor of other formats where I shop. For me, a $10-$15 price difference on a 128Megabyte chip isn't a big deal compared to a $500 outlay for the device it goes in.On defective items, I can only say it happens to the best of products. I really hate to hear that someone had an experience so opposite to mine. All you can do as a prospecive buyer is to consider the positive and negative reviews, then make a decision based on your own research. Personally, I think the odds are stacked in favor of this camera being a good product.There are always going to be people who like this camera or that camera. You might like the interface on the Kodak, but I might prefer the controls on a Nikon. I might think the blues on an Olympus are muted, and you might swear they're just right. So much lies in personal preference. I know I agonized over which camera my wife and I were going to buy for a week.I haven't had one person out of the 10 or 11 I've let use this camera complain about the interface, ergonomics, or image quality. It's not God's gift to digital photography, and it doesn't pretend to be. It is what it is- easy to use and rewarding to own.-Steve(n) Marra
I don't know why this product has so good rating. The only good thing I can see is the price. Wanna good headphones - look for something else, wanna save $$ - this is your bet.
product as promised. Longer shipping then thought but timely manner. Still good response.
For outdoor photos, I would definitely get a CP so that the colors of the landscapes are deeper. As an amateur photographer, its great bang for the buck, especially since I can't tell the difference between this and some $200 CP. Please do note, that this CP does get tight on your lens sometimes. My personal favorite and reliable way to get off a stuck CP is to wrap a cord (such as USB) around the CP and twist it off that way. Works every time. =)
I've been looking for several years for a decent set of very portable speakers, and I've finally found them. Correction, I've found a great set of portable speakers. Ok, they're a bit less portable than I hoped, but much more portable than other speakers of far less quality. I work in a noisy environment offshore, but these speakers overcome the noise quite well. Even low volume divx files usually play loud enough for me to hear over all the noise on the rigs I work on. In a normal environment these speakers are VERY loud.Portability is great. Everything fits nicely into a canvas carrying case that's included. It does take a bit of practice to make all of the wiring fit into the bag, but it's worth the effort.These speakers do not produce booming base, but the do prouduce the right amount of base for your movies and music to sound very natural and clear. The detail in the speakers and sub woofer is simply amazing for something so small. The built in lithium battery is a great touch too. You only get about 3 hrs of play time, but it's quite handy at times.
It's often hard to find light bulbs for small recessed fixtures, especially ones with higher wattage. This is the only 75w PAR16 I've seen in a while. One night the glass lens and metal securing band simply "let go" and fell onto my work counter -- it didn't break but it was hot enough to burn your fingers and rather disarming. So I wouldn't consider this a particularly high-quality item but it serves the purpose. You just don't want to be underneath the thing when the lens falls on you. (I was able to put it back together with some high-tempo silicone and it's still working.) The supplier's service was excellent; the package arrived in a few days.
For quite awhile I was very much anti-iPod and would regularly spout off about how evil they were and how I would never own one. Then I found my Rio broken after a few months due to a fall and the 2nd generation of Nanos being released and, more importantly, a PINK IPOD. I was in love. You see, pink, especially hot pink, is by far my favorite color. I figured that they can't be that bad and now that I own it and I've used it I see exactly why people are drawn to the iPod, it's easy to use once you adjust to the wheel. It makes an excellent microphone, preferably when you're alone. All around I wouldn't say it's that terrible of a product and I am considering the iPhone when it comes out as a result of my iPod experience.
Less than a year after I purchased this DVD player it has suffered a fatal error. Now the red stand-by light, which blinked constantly anyway, is the only part of the device functioning. While it is an inexpensive player, and worked admirably while it lasted, less than a year's use is very disappointing.
My dad is one of the hardest people to shop for at Christmastime. He has a DVD recorder now, so these were a nice gift for him.
The player broke the third time I used it. Plus, the DC adapter they sent with it never fit the player. It broke 2 1/2 months after I bought it. Since it was over thirty days since I bought it, APEX says they won't replace it. Instead they'll fix it for $80.00 and I pay the shipping! Don't buy this and don't expect APEX to support their products.
After having some of the most wonderful pictures and moments with my Power Shot S200 I decided it was time to upgrade. On a recent trip I took both the 200and the 500 just in case, in 9 out of 10 pictures the 200 took a far better picture. The 500's flash is so bright that it absolutely bleaches out the picture, the zoom is out of focus and as a result I turned it off and have been using the 200 ever since. In this particular case bigger is definently not better.
Excellent outside noise reduction, great sound, lightweight and comfortable choices in inserts. I have had the 4P earphones for over a year, so I believe these will be durable too.
Hold all 320 disc. No to tight that it is hard to get out but also holds them securly.
Work great, long life. I've had problems with other replacement batteries for this camcorder not making contacts and having a short life. These are bigger and stick out, but well worth it for the extra life.
Epson Inkjet Cartridge (Black) (S189108/S020189/S020108) is a great price and was received byTrinity Fusion Enterprises, LLC (Texas Angel) quickly (processed by Amazon). Unfortunately the cartridge was not in retail packaging as shown. This would have been OK as I thought maybe this was OEM packing. I suspected otherwise when I found the cartridge within the external pack did not have the usual vacumm mylar sealed wrap. Also, there was no expiration date as is typical with all Epson cartridges. On the outside of the package a label with the Epson p/n's and a label that said "New". To be safe I did not install but returned and a refund was promptly issued.
This is a great solution for the price. I couldnt justify buying the canon brand for the high price. The battery girp adds much needed balance to my Rebel Xt. The only problem i had with it is that sometimes the scroll wheel on the camera dosent work properly when the grip is on. Other than that it works fine.
Having been an admirer of Apple's Cinema displays for some time, I noted in an online review that this uses the same panel as the Apple 20" widescreen monitor.I purchased one 6 months ago and can highly recommend it for software development and gaming.Some things to note - it supports PIP but you cant use PIP with VGA and DVI at the same time.For best results your graphics card should support 1680 x1050 resolution preferably with DVI output
I have used these cartridges for OVER A YEAR !!! In my Canon Bubble Jet "outstanding" printer.And I am surprised and PLEASED to say ,,, Their workmanship is SECOND-TO-NONE !!!A most EXCELLENT product !!!
I bought one of these new from Amazon at $199.99 with FREE SHIPPING! All I can say is WOW! I travel a great deal for work. I drive approx 40,000 miles a year to mostly locations that I have never been to before. This i3 has made my whole working life so much easier. I am on time everywhere now with no delays from fumbling with a map. My stress level is way down and I am more relaxed with customers when I do arrive. It also has the feature of being able to take you to shopping, food, etc. I use this feature every day!I have also used this for a three state trip with my family. it worked beautifully with one notable exception. When on the return trip we were driving through Chicago the unit did not know the highway it put us on was under construction. We missed our turnoff and got pretty well off-track. However, the i3 guided us through some pretty nasty areas with out having to stop and we made it home about 15 mins later than planned. Not too bad!At the price I bought it for or even the current price, this thing is a huge bargain. It is not updatable so construction and closed roads will get you BUT you have to spend hundreds more to get that kind of help!
I bought this product on November 24 thinking that it would allow me to play DVDs from the UK. I also purchased DVDs from Amazon.co.uk. I assumed this capability in the this product from the explcit representation in the technical details on Amazon "Plays any Region 1,2,3,4,5,6 PAL or NTSC on your TV." Whwn I opened the package I found that I had been misled. It only plays DVDs marked for region 1 or ALL regions.Phillips Tech Support claimed that the incorrect technical description is Amazon's fault. Amazon was unable to address this issue with me.
This UV filter is a good item to put on your camera as soon as your buy it. It's original purpose it to improve outdoor photography however pro's use it to protect the special anti-glare coating on there camera lens. This filter makes no changes on indoor photography however it is cheap to replace if it gets scratched as opposed to the price of replacing your actual camera lens.
Ordered it, and when I received it, it just didn't work, either under battery power or with the AC Adapter. Product seemed flimsy and cheaply made. Amazon did promptly grant me credit upon the item's return.
I purchased this item after a storm in which my telephone and answering machine were both damaged. Sturdy construction, easy to use. I like the white color and there are plenty of outlets for my other appliances. For about $5.00, it is an excellent buy.
Great for point and shoot purposes- awesome size, plenty of pixels and good optics. The lens is a little small, though, so it suffers in lower light conditions. and the flash is kinda underpowered, so it's hard to get good groups shots in darkish conditions. although when compared to competitors (nikon SQ, sony DSCU50, etc... similar size and features) the lens size and flash are no better or worse.One of the features that made me buy this camera was the advertised &quot;speed.&quot; While it is extremely fast to start up, the time between hitting the shutter button and the image being captured is no faster than competitors. kind of a let down.BIGGEST LET DOWN is the fragility of the camera. There is a DESIGN FLAW in the case that makes it so that if the camera is inserted a certain way, the snap closure to the (cool looking) case puts pressure on the LCD screen. This mistake is easy to make, so be careful. Mine was broken by the second day. Kyocera does not care that this is a design flaw and will make you pay to repair it!!! I'll bet the case gets changed next year. The camera also gets REALLY HOT if left on for a while.BEST FEATURE is the swivel design. I got used to this feature with my old CoolPix 950 and this was a major selling point. And the camera looks really damn cool. I wish we could get the Japanese one with the designer colors....Really great size, cool looking and takes decent pix. Above average. Hard to find until now- I just saw it at RADIO SHACK ($349)
This will NOT tell you if your power supply is good or bad. I test power supplies often and this will test a power supply showing good BUT when you put that power supply to a motherboard and try to power it on NOTHING. Hook another power supply to the machine and the computer works. You could have just made the wrong diagnosis if relying upon this item.This is a pretty toy but not a tool. You may wrongly diagnose a motherboard as being bad because of this. Maybe it has something to do with a motherboard putting more of a load on a power supply than the LED's in this tester.Mark my words- don't rely on this for real testing. You will keep bad power supplies (unless all you were going to power were LED's) and throw away good motherboards. Can we put a load on this? I really do need a good tester. Anybody??
This is a really great camera. Has a lot of features like autostitch and movie recorder (has a built in microphone). Allows you to change picture settings like b/w, sepia...Very convenient to carry around, fits into a pant pocket easily.
I'm a low tech guy, so was amazed by the the ease of use and all the info. and for such a great price. I was hopelessly lost out of town on a trip. I turned on the nuvi and I was back on course in minutes.
You can't really go wrong with Verbatim. It is a product that will give you satisfaction time after time.
..but the software is very dated. This cable works fine, but be ready for a flashback to the 95 era of computing with the accompanying software.
Not a bad printer for $89. It's a lot quieter then them my old HP. As for the pictures turning out a little red I have not had this problem at all. All in all it's a good printer that gets the job done and once again what can you expect for $89.
These are great cases for miniDVDs. I really like the fact that they are slim cases so they don't waste a lot of space. I wish they came in colors other than black.
Got this for my Nissan Xterra. Took me under 15 mins to wire up, installed Stereo and it powered right up! I've had no problems since!
I got this gadget about a week ago and I absolutely love it. The software is very easy to use. I haven't left home without it since I received it. I would recommend this product. I would also recommend buying an arm band for it since Sony did not provide one.
I bought one for my daughter on a vacation trip to florida and I used it with a car fm transmitter the unit was on the passenger seat and it played flawlessly no skipping at all, the sound quality is very good.The unit could only read 85 mp3's on my recorded cd, when I got home I shortened all my mp3 files to a maximum 25 characters and I burned a new cd at only 2x speed. Now the unit reads 224 mp3 files on my new cd and plays all the tunes with superb sound quality.I only give it 4 stars because it has small flaws that are not important for me.I recommend it!
I purchased RS 130 Wireless Headphones for use in the same room as the base unit. I wanted a wireless headphone to use while walking on the treadmill or riding on my bike trainer. I needed something that could get load enough to cover the sound of the treadmill while providing good sound. Previously, I would watch movies during my workouts, but in order to hear dialog, it would have to very load to hear it over the hum of my treadmill. When an action sequence would come around, the noise would shake the floor and scare my daughter to the point of tears. These headphone sound great. I don't miss any of the dialog and get to listen to the action parts at full volume. They do a very good job of providing a surround sound experience. Now I can watch a movie at "my" volume without disrupting my family at any time. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is the low level hiss and occasional cut out (seems there are ways to minimize the hiss as well). Hard to imagine you won't have some of that with a wireless headphone. I do notice I have to place the base unit at a certain angle or I get more hiss. Overall, exactly what I was hoping for. They are nice and light as well for those looking for something to do a light workout in them.
I got this extra battery for my D90 and it works great. Comes in very handy for trips and excursions. The charge lasts for quite a while with regular usage; definitely a great extra to have!
This cable is what i needed to get all of the programs i wanted for my TI-83+. It allows for quick transfers and is real easy to use, even if you aren't good with computers. The software allows for quick and simple programing of things. Especially with the calculator screen shown on you cmputer moniter. This is a must-buy for people who own TI graphing calculators.
I bought one of these for myself about 2 1/2 years ago. It's an attractive, rugged and lightweight unit. My kid's kept stealing it so I finally broke down and bought each one of them one of their own. All three have worked flawlessly for over 2 years despite being moved around a lot.The base is a bit weak, but other than that the sound quality is excellent. Radio reception is excellent as well.What I really like about it, however, is that the volume is well regulated. It's not that you can't play it loud--you can. But it does stop well short of deafening.This makes it an ideal indoor unit. Loud enough to play while taking a shower without letting the whole neighborhood know what you are listening to.On the whole, a tremendous value for the money.
The overall package is good. It lacks some mid-range sound. I also starve for more bass.
I needed a better photo quality printer to supplement my HP 1120C. My application is for personal photo printer not as a production or office printer.I researched all types of photo quality printers for several weeks and was going to go with the Cannon until I noticed how cheaply even the high end Canons were made. I also noticed that almost no one sold Cannon supplies like the required expensive Cannon paper. The Lexmark was far too expensive to own when it came to buying ink.I was looking at some of the better Epson photo printers when I noticed that the lowly 820 used the exact same print cartridges. Then I realized Epson has just cut the price to a hundred dollars! Subtracting the value of the included ink that means the hardware is now only sixty dollars. At that price if the print head clogs I will throw it away. But I like this printer so much I may buy more of them. It is an incredible value at its new low price. First compared to Canons at twice the price it is `rugged'. The paper tray folds up when not in use, which serves a very practical purpose. It helps keep the dust out of the printer and dust is one of the causes of print head clogging. If you remember to ALWAYS turn this printer of using the left switch (GREEN LIGHT) and keep the tray closed you should not have many print head clogging problems. So far I haven't had any problems.Some try to get away with as few as three colors in their photo printers but the Epson 820 uses six colors and your eye can immediately see the difference. The Epson 820 produces prints like those from photo labs on high quality photo paper. The Epson 820 ink is rated to be light fast for 25 years, which is, long enough for me. My HP 1120C produces colors which start to fade within months if not days.Now look at the cost of owning the Epson. One significant feature of the HP was it had a print preview in the printer driver. I could enable it to check exactly what would be printed so I could avoid wasting expensive ink. Darn if the Epson 820 doesn't have the same the feature although implemented slightly differently. In some ways I like the Epson printer drivers better as there are so many options which enable me to get exactly what I want. Some people may be turned off by so many options but they don't have to use them. Their prints will simply be more expensive than mine will be or of a slightly lesser quality compared to what the printer could have produced. The features are there if users would learn to use them, which is better than not having them at all.I ran into a Canon salesman at MicroCenter when I bought the Epson 820. I told him he had five minutes to convince me the Canon 750 was a better value. His biggest claim was look at how you could replace each Canon cartridge individually, as not all colors would run out at the same time. Ok that is a nice feature but in real life the colors run out pretty close to each other. That means that if I replace one color I may find out that in the next picture I print I have run out of two more etc. I like being able to just swap out the empty set and be done with it. Five Canon color inks run about sixty dollars. You can buy three Epson 820 five color carts for that price and the ink will be fresher with less chance the pigments have separated from the binder. You don't want to store ink to far into the future from its date of manufacture just like you would not want to buy paint for your house and keep it for years before you used it.I have also noticed that there now are continuous ink feed systems and alternate sources of replacement cartridges for the 820 on the Internet but I am not too excited about them since I am not printing that many photos on a weekly basis. I would have guessed that such products would not exist because of the chip in each Epson cartridge that monitors ink flow and declare the cartridge to be empty when ink is low.One application my brother in law has is to carry an ink jet with him in his truck to immediately print reports and photos he takes when inspecting houses. By buying a simple voltage inverter and using a laptop to drive the printer he can achieve that goal with a better quality print output using the Epson 820. Again the 820 printer is cheap enough that if it gets damaged he can toss it.One other detail to examine. One doesn't want to get a printer that will be orphaned since so little supplies are bought by the public it is uneconomical to carry them. Amazon rates the sales for each product. Look at how the Epson 820 rates compared to any other printer.What are the cons to the Epson 820?It is slower than the high end Canons in making a photo but it is hundreds of dollars cheaper.It is nosier than my HP as it moves the paper back and forth but that is a photo it is working with and it doesn't really bother me.It has a non-replaceable print head compared to including the print head in each new cartridge like the HP does. This means it will eventually wear out. At sixty dollars net cost of hardware - who cares? I don't!Do you? Epson will probably have another hundred dollar, six color photo printer with improved technology when I need to replace the print head in five years or 16,000 prints.
I love this B+W 37mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M), I will refer this component to my friends.
Case Logic is the industry leader in media protective travel cases and this product is no exception but you pay a little extra for that name and the price of this case reflects it. However, since it was such a small ticket item I had no problem paying the posted price as it was shipped free along with the HDD that I purchased and was intending to use it with. A good deal from Amazon to be sure.
I absolutely adore this GPS. My first one and I'm not at all disappointed. It's so easy to learn, and the CD that comes with it is very helpful (I just needed it to help setting the time and 'Home'). The thing I found out is you just have to trust it - it will get you where you're going. Sometimes instinct wants you to go the way you've always gone, for example, but if you follow the GPS you'll be pleasantly surprised. Sometimes, it's a little longer, but you find new routes that way. The one thing I wish were different is: when you're driving on a road (Main Street for example) and you cross over into another town, it doesn't verbally tell you the name of the street has changed. It shows the new name at the top of the screen but it would be nice to have it say: "Road is now Maple Street." Other than that, so far, it's been great and I don't know how we ever lived without them. I bought the weighted dash mount instead of using the windshield mount for security reasons (I guess thieves look for the tell-tale ring on the windshield and then break in). I paid around $12 for the dash mount - well worth it. Then I just take the GPS in my purse and hide everything else in the glove compartment. Have fun!
Does not work in my wife's Town and Country. Works pretty well in my Camry. Probably would not buy it knowing what I know now.
If you have any kind of gunk or goo to get off, this is the stuff you want. The price is right, and, most importantly, it works. I've used this to get the sticky residue left when taking stickers off products, or just about anything really. Not much to review here. It works, works fast, and priced right.
Good quality material, seems like it will be very durable. Like the organization pocket for DVD's. The only thing I would wish for is that the pocket that holds the DVD player have two velcro straps one going each way so that the DVD player is held in more securely.
I really enjoyed Brad's book, thought there were times when I found his descriptions lacking. I would try to picture what he was describing in my mind and found that he had not given enough detail for me to form a complete picture. On the whole, though, I loved the story. Emily and Joseph are compelling characters that I found myself really caring about. I was moved to tears at one point. It was a very enjoyable, fast and easy read that I would highly recommend. I found the information about electricity and running the electric lines very interesting and it added depth to the novel. I loved the &quot;twist&quot; at the end.
I recently wanted to replace my rear surround speakers in my home theatre. I done alot of research and decided on the bipolar style speakers. When I found Fluance I was immediately impressed with the quality and reviews that they were receiving. I ordered a pair and installed them. At first I didn't realize much difference, but once they were in use for a short period of time they opened up...wow...they fill the room with quality sound...They improved my surround sound in my home theatre by about 100%. They work wonderfully with music too! I highly recommend these speakers. They are in a class with much more expensive speakers that I have listened to in show rooms. I am definately going to buy more speaker systems for my house from Fluance!
An excellent product, what you would expect for the price. If mouse speed and control are valuable attributes to you, buy this product. Has a very nice rubbery grip and responsive buttons.
This is a very good filter. It has very good threads where some cheaper filters don't fit well. Tiffen obviously takes pride in their products.
This is as good of an transmitter as any other. There is static sometimes, which I think is to be expected with any transmitter. In the baltimore/DC area, there's a lot of stations and its hard to find a quiet one to tune to, so having a transmitter that tunes to any frequency is a plus.The display on this thing could use work, as it can only be seen when looking at it at eye level. I don't know any car that has the power adapter up at eye level. In my car, the outlet is down by the gearshift, so I can't see the display at all.It serves its purpose and sounds fine when I can find a static free station. I like that it doesn't dock my ipod. I can easily pick up the ipod to change songs, or use the ipod remote when I have the unit sitting away from me.
If you wear glasses, these pinch after about an hour and a half of wearing. Otherwise, they are similar to koss porta pros, but they are better at keeping the noise from the outside out of what you are listening to.
These are a great asset to your toolbox. It has many screwdrivers and have a solid build. They will not be the same as ones that you pay 50+ for, but they do a perfect job in small tasks. I have used these to take apart a laptop, phone, etc. They work and fit perfectly, without stripping the screw. Please make sure to use the correct size screwdriver, as an almost fit screwdriver may do the job but may also strip the screw.
I HAVE HAD THE PDC 1100 FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS PERFORMED FLAWLESS. THERE ARE SOME ITEMS THAT YOU AS A BUYER SHOULD BE AWARE OF. IF YOU ARE A PERFECTIONIST THIS CAMERA MIGHT LEAVE YOU LESS THAN HAPPY. THE REASON I SAY THIS IS THE RESELUTION OF 1 MEGAPIXLE MIGHT NOT GIVE YOU THE RAZOR EDGE SHARPNESS YOU SEEK, BUT FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT A CAMERA THAT IS THE MOST BANG FOR THE BUCK! THE PDC 1100 FILLS THAT BILL. ALL SHUTTER-BUGS INCLUDED FAMILY PHOTOS INTERNET PICS ETC ARE GREAT .DEBORAH MOONEY
My expectations were a bit low after reading reviews on this little camera. I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived yesterday and I got a chance to check it out. You have to realize you get a nice underwater housing AND a 3MP camera for $106 shipped in 3-5 days. This camera actually takes pretty good photos for its price. I was looking for something to replace the throw-away underwater cameras we've used so often... that always produce disappointing photos. The quality of the photos off the 308U are much better and I'm happy with them.This camera has an amazing set of features for the price. A nice LCD display, continuous digital zoom out to 4x, date stamp on the picture if you want it, auto or selected light balance, choices of resolution (don't use the highest interpolated 6.6MP level), 12fps video with playback. How did they cram so much into this little thing for such a small price?The case is good quality. Although I haven't tested it underwater yet but I expect it will perform to 15' as advertized.On the down side the shutter lag is very long, perhaps 2 seconds or longer. Taking photos of moving subjects, like fish, is going to be a challenge. Its easy to get blurred photos due to the shutter lag. It is easy to push the shutter button and not keep the camera steady until the photo is actually captured 2-3 seconds later. If you just hold still until the photo is captured it works fine. The flash has only one brightness level so if you take a flash photo of something less than about 4' away the whole picture will be mostly white. However if you flash a subject 10' feet away it works well.I stuck a 128M SD card into it and was able to fit 206 photos on the card using the second highest (3MP) level. I took all those photos, about 20 more with flash, and a couple of 10 second videos, all on the included AA batteries and only used about 1/3 of the battery power. A couple of high power NiMh rechargables should get 300 or more photos on a set of batteries.Mind you these photos are not going to win you any photo contests but as a point and shoot, with an underwater housing, LCD screen, flash, and video (no sound), this camera more than meets my needs for the intended purpose. This would not be my only camera if I only could have one. But for boating, and snorkeling it will allow me to leave my much more expensive camera at home.UPDATE: Sadly I just couldn't get this camera to produce reasonable photos. After a great start it let me down. I have returned it to Amazon and now use disposable cameras which aren't too great either but better than this little disappointment.
This is my second Sony Digital Camera and I'm extremely pleased with the ease of use and ability to take good crisp pictures and videos. Its small enough to fit in a little purse, but takes great pictures. The quality of the video is also good. Best benefit is a view finder and the screen at the back for the older folks who still like to take a picture by looking through the view finder.
this system is very good for what you pay for it but its sorta slow reading the cd. its got good bass but also lacts trebble and clairity...but what do you expect from a system that costs that much?...overall its a very good stereo.......for the price that is
The performance is good when it is working but mine has dropped its connection quite often, about twice per day. I have another PC with a DLink DWA 552 Xtreme N Desktop adapter that has much lower network connection drop rate (about 2 per week).
This products has been returned two times with damages that came with. When we wrote on it, there were left a mark and doesn't go with the erase liquid.
While I like the idea, this is far from a great implementation. The unit arrived with a defective display so that it was nearly impossible to tell the frequency it was tuned. After messing with it for a while, it was possible to get the display by squeezing the external casing at certain spots (not a permanent fix).It took even longer to try to find an relatively clear frequency on the radio (in Los Angeles). Regardless, there's always interference and occasional noise.I live in an apartment that's pretty much shielded (not by intent) from radio frequencies, so I performed an experiment on my home stereo system. The Gruv X muddies the sound a bit, and over-emphasizes the bass.Unless you don't care about the sound quality, this device is probably not for you.Pros:- Small- Tunable for all FM frequencies in .1 MHz increments.- Play audio on your radio without modifications.Cons:- Poor broadcast capabilities (easily overpowered by interference from nearby stations)- Requires a single AAA battery (no other ways to power it)- Poor build quality- Odd controls (play and stop button used for increment and decrement (and also power on/off).- Poor sound quality (muddied sound and over-emphasized bass)
Doesn't work exactly like the original (there is a light that still beating afther totally charged) but It works fine when using the battery and laptop is not plug to the adapter.
I'm a professional drummer and i'm on my second pair of Etymotics. This isn't because the others gave out... i've had them for 5 years and they still work great. I just prefer the new design and would like a back-up pair. These earphones are the most accurate that i've come across... and certainly at this price. They also isolate noise incredibly well and are absolutely worth every penny. You could have your ipod volume up halfway and it would take a jack hammer for you to hear a surrounding noise.I have heard some complaints about the bass, which can be a little low on certain records or could be that the in-ears just aren't inserted properly. But the beauty of these earphones for me is the accuracy. Records from the 60's were obviously recorded with less low-end and i love that these phones don't try to enhance that. If you switch over to most recent records, you will get plenty of bass. In my opinion, for any earphones that are remotely close to this price range, it doesn't get any better. Hey, if The Edge of U2 can wear them, they are good enough for me.
Nice sound, I will admitt for the price, I get big sound, with quality. Only thing is a humming, hissing sound when machine is idle. Ohtherwise, worth it.
I've had this router for over a year and the results have been very good. The router plugs into my ISP's wall jack in my 400 unit apartment. I tested this in mixed mode and it worked fine, however I have chosen to deploy the router with N-only as all of my neighbors have G routers and I wanted to operate on a different frequency. I've got N-wireless on my laptop, have set WPA2 + AES, which is what you need to use in order to achieve maximum speed. Don't use WPA+TKIP or WEP unless you have no choice.Running Windows VISTA and the connectivity has been very good. I have had one occassion where I couldn't connect to the router and the odd thing is that I couldn't figure out why. Oh well, I'm going to buy another as a spare.
After reading reviews of this antenna (actually, the DB2 version) on avsforum, I had felt pretty confident about this model. However, I was still surprised at the excellent performance of this antenna. Coming from rabbit ears, this thing is a huge improvement. I'm 15 miles from the antenna farm in Houston, and now I get more channels, and none of them are below 65% signal strength. Actually, on a small number are below 75% signal strength, with many of them at 100% signal strength. The total cord length from the antenna to the TV is about 75ft, and I didn't even need a pre-amplifier. It's mounted in the attic(1-story house), and does a great job even though my neighbor's 2-story house is directly in the path of the antenna farm. The construction isn't quite so bad as some people make it out to be. As long as you're prepared and know that it doesn't come with a mounting stand (btw, old DirectTV mounts are really useful here), and that it's definitely a Chinese knock-off of the DB2, you'll be happy with this product. Also, free amazon shipping (after I added a 6' coaxial cable) made up for the fact that this antenna can be found cheaper elsewhere...
This has been a great tripod for me the past few years. The sturdiness and light weight makes it well worth the money. Good value compared to higher-priced carbon fiber tripods. The included 3-way pan/tilt head is very nice. I've taken this on my flights where it has been abused (just thrown in packed luggage with no padding), but it has held up fine.The only features it lacks, which I do not miss at all, are quick-release and spiked legs.
The battery is a perfect fit for a Canon Powershot (purchased 2002) which is now to be my 10-yr old grandchild's first "practice" camera. After an initial full-charging, the battery took a "fast" charge when it was near discharge and functioned perfectly. Power-life between charges well exceeds that of the original battery. I'm quite pleased with this price-wise product.
I kicked myself for not getting this one, it came out just after I had purchased a Marantz 5400 which I'm still quite happy with, but this Pioneer is really a whole other class.If you read a lot of audio forums online such as hometheaterforum dot com and ecoustics dot com, you'll find tons of buzz about this model, because it's basically identical to some of Pioneer's Elite super-premium line that normally go much closer to a thousand dollars---the same DACs, build, power supply, all the important stuff underneat the handsome black metal casing.One of its best features is the LCD screen remote control which you use to auto-calibrate your speakers...not only their relative volume, but their individual EQ settings, for a truly customized-to-the-room sound! This is especially handy if you either have crappy or mismatched speakers, or a very unusual listening room accoustically.The other nice feature too is the bi-amping capability, which can make two stereo sound (ideal for music) sound amazing, and again will let you get the best possible mileage out of less-than-stellar speakers. Also the 110 watts per channel RMS is a fairly honest rating, unlike a lot of the mass market junk you find at big-box chains like Best Buy which have ridiculously overinflated power ratings (read: Sony, Kenwood, JVC, Panasonic, Onkyo, etc.). So you are getting a very powerful, clear yet warm-sounding receiver that does both home theater and music equally well, and at a bargain price!I say snatch one of these up before Pioneer comes to its senses and discontinues it, because I'm sure it must be taking a lot of sales away from their Elite line of receivers!
awesome wide-angle lens for its price. although the product has been discontinued by canon, it still offers fantastic image capabilities and have been my favorite so far when taking landscape photographs. its quick to focus,and quiet with the USM. the manual focus override is ideal for night photography. i don't notice any vignetting at its widest focal length which is fairly common for wide-angle lenses. no barrel distortion either. build appears solid enough for me with the metal mount. it might be awhile before i upgrade this lens. a definite must-buy for hobbyist photographers dabbling into landscape photography.
This mount does not allow for installation heights between 4 inches to 2 feet as advertised.There's a mistake in the poorly written instructions, the correct installation heights are either flush mount @ 4.2 inches, OR when using the extension rod, a range between 16.1 to 24.4 inches, NOT seamlessly between 4" - 24" as the product info states.This is the second mount that I purchase from Amazon with incorrect description...Amazon, get it right!!!
Beware of KINGSTON rebates!Of course, I hope your experience would differ, if you were to buy Kingston product(s), but mine was terrible.I bought a Kingston CompactFlash card that offered a $50 mail-in rebate. I promptly (as in, the day AFTER I received the item delivery) went to photocopy my rebate certificate and UPC code and sales receipt; then sent it all on its merry way. Yes, I was well within the rebate period, both for the purchase AND for the postmark date. My purchase was a valid retailer (think HUGE online e-tailer).The rebate REQUIRED sending THE ENTIRE ORIGINAL UPC label, which was like the entire outside package for my CF card, about the size of 1 business cards when flattened. No problem.About TWO MONTHS later, I get a letter saying "your rebate request was denied because you failed to furnish the appropriate ORIGINAL UPC code as required by the rebate offer."Well, now WHAT? I can't RE-SEND the original (it was already in their possession). I called, and they insisted on repeating what the letter said. I re-sent my PHOTOCOPIES and they said a photocopy is invalid proof of purchase.After another 6 weeks of pursuing this, I figured this is their scam. They simply wouldn't honor the rebate. And without the ORIGINAL UPC in my possession, I couldn't really submit to their requirements.If you're looking for a RAM upgrade, I'd suggest you look at a quality company like OCZ (the BEST!), or Patriot, Geil, or Corsair. If you're looking for a value Flash Memory Card, I might suggest SanDisk.For one, Kingston does NOT make the best products, they are VALUE-driven products.Two, there are competitors to Kingston with just as good or better value-to-performance ratios at the same prices.Three, Kingston will not stand behind their customer as I have experienced.I urge you to, please, be cautious of Kingston and their rebate scams.
I bought this mouse back in 2007 and feel the mouse is great for everyday laptop use and travel (love the small size). This mouse has optimal response when used on hard surfaces (i.e. tables or desks... not so great on couch, pillows or leg).I prefer this mouse to Microsoft's Wireless Optical Mouse 4000 for gaming on the laptop since the wireless mouse's connection is sometimes spotty and overly sensitive.The only downside to this mouse is the cord. Be careful when traveling with it since the cord is fairly thin and frays easily near the USB connector. If you don't wind the cord too tightly around the mouse it should be fine.Overall, really dependable mouse and highly recommended.
I love this product, using it for Google Earth, Autocad and Sketchup so far. It really transforms Google Earth - it becomes much more of an idle exploring tool with this added control & sensation of flying. Flew across the Irish Sea and investigated a dam I found in Scotland somewhere - fascinating stuff!Sketchup: again - transformation. Autocad - great in 3D mainly otherwise negligible.Nice build quality - heavy base - therefore not really a portable item though in size it could be.Down side: sometimes glitchy about switching between open programs. Also please note: install anything you are going to use this with BEFORE the drivers - only programs that are installed get driver support from the 3D navigator.Well worth fiddling with though at this price.
Included additional cables, AC changer remote and dock. Individually these would have cost more which made it worthwhile. Dock was a VERY tight fit for my 80GB gen 2 Zune, though my older 30GB fit just fine. Remote is magnetic (nice buns) and only works in conjunction with the dock.
We got a pair of these for work (tech support at a University) and we ordered another pair the same day we got the first two. These things are really cool! It is great to be able to contact your coworker instantlly and tell them, quickly, what needs to be done, or to find out some bit of information. It is a great way for us to stay in contact while running around. The range is good, buildings greatly reduce the 2 mile range though. To get 2 miles there has to be nothing in between you and the other person.If you are going to use these a lot, you may want to look for a model with rechargeable batteries, or else buy rechargeable ones.
Pros:This unit, which uses an impeller rather than a central agitator, holds more clothes than you'd guess. It's difficult to gauge its size because there is no frame of reference in the photo, so I surprised it was large enough to hold a decent sized load of clothes, or, in one load, a king sized set of sheets. Also, the unit is monkey-simple to use.Cons:Boy, where to start. The unit is simply more trouble than it's worth. By the time you adapt your washing routine to accommodate its shortcomings, you've rendered the convenience, inconvenient. Just a few of the limitations:1. It has a very short drain hose, less than 3 feet. Since there is no spin cycle, the unit relies on gravity to empty. This means you must lay the drain hose down to drain. The hose rests upright against the back, on a hook, during use, and you lift it off the hoke and lay it down to drain, against the ground. Consequently, forget about draining this into the bathtub or a sink, as it is neither long enough, nor will provide the necessity gravity, to drain up and over the side of a tub or sink. To get around this, I picked up the unit and literally placed it in my tub, and filled it with water and washed clothes in it while it sat IN the tub enclosure, so that I could lay the very short drain hose down in the tub's drain when I was finished. Which led to limitation no. 2.2. It has a very short electrical cord. This cord is very short, so, because I had to set the unit in my tub enclosure to wash, it wasn't long enough to also reach the electrical outlet only 6 feet away. A grounded 3 print extension cord was required.3. The cavity / wash tub of this unit is surprisingly large, so it holds more clothes than you think. This may seem like a pro, however, think about manually filling it with water. There are no hookups required, so you manually pour water into it. This may also seem like a pro, but it actually isn't. For me to wash a MEDIUM sized load of clothes, it took five sloshing full buckets of hot water. Now, think about the time involved in filling five buckets of water from the faucet, and carrying pouring it into the wash tub. I started with a pitcher of water and realized, geez, I'll be at this all day, and switched to buckets.4. The cycle is 15 minutes long. This is barely enough time for an underpowered washer to get clothes clean. It's fine for lingerie and hand washables, but for anything heavy, you'll want to do two cycles, at least.5. It says to use 2 tablespoons of detergent, but you'll need much more. Low sudsing is recommended, but I used the same amount I'd use on any other load. Remember, you've just added 5 buckets of water. 2 tablespoons of detergent did NOT get my clothes clean.6. Once you've laid the hose down and drained the 5 buckets of now dirty water, you'll need to repeat the process and fill it up again with 5 buckets of clean water, and run a 15 minute cycle to rinse the clothes, and then gravity drain again.7. Because there is no spin cycle, the clothes will be sopping wet, as if they sat in a 5 bucket container of water. Which they did. Hand wringing is required, with a period of drip drying before they'd be ready for a standard dryer. If you use a line, no problem, but they will be sopping. Thus, you wouldn't want to wash heavy towels or jeans in this machine.8. The force of the wash cycle is surprisingly strong on small loads. The impeller spins the water into a gentle whirlpool effect, swirling your clothes one direction, pausing, and then the other direction. This back-and-forth motion continues for the entire 15 minute cycle. Now, when the load is pretty small, the force of the whirlpool was really pretty decent. However, on a medium and full load, the force just disappeared completely. That's a lot of water to move around, and when you get to 6 or 7 buckets for a full load, the weight of the clothes and water just slow down considerably, and they swirl around slower than the most gentle of gentle cycles. This equates to clothes which do NOT get that clean, and really, are only being swirled in kinda murky soapy water. This is great if you only want to rinse them out, but forget about washing any dirty underwear or diapers with "biological klingons" -- as they will still be there when you're done.9. Bottom line of all this? I was exhausted with all the effort I went to, to avoid going across the complex to the laundry room. I did NOT save money, because of the considerable investment of my time, energy, and manual labor.Really, I think the only place I'd recommend this machine, is if you want a simple, fast, easy to use method of rinsing out bathing suits and towels near a pool or campground, and, you've set the unit up outside, on a patio, next to a hose. You can use the hose to fill it up without sloshing buckets, put the bathing suits and towels in it, wash out the chlorine and dirt, and drain it right into the ground or flower bed. Hang out the beach towels and suits, or clothes next to a clothesline, and you're done. Anything "INSIDE" your apartment or house, and you'll just get frustrated.Remember, at anywhere between $60 and $100 for this machine you're better off using that to put down on a real compact washing machine with a water hookup, legit drain hose, and spin cycle.So, I've got one more appliance that doesn't do what I really needed. I have once again "got what I could afford" instead of "got what I need." I'm now out the money, and, still have to use the laundry
This product exceeds my expectations by far! I purchased it a few months ago not even really caring about the auto switch feature, just buying it as the price was similar to other hdmi switch boxes. I have my ps3 and cablebox always plugged into it and i have a spare cord hanging off it for my laptop. I have a DRV cable box which people have complained about however it is always on. I do not need to turn it off for it to switch. As soon as the ps3 goes on, it switches to the ps3, when it goes off, it goes back to the cable box. Same with the laptop, if i plug it in, it will automatically switch to my laptop screen and then return to cable when unplugged. I am very happy with this purchase and it still works as a manual switch box which I use sometimes to switch from watching tv and playing the ps3 at the same time. I would definately recomend.
Good:**much smaller than I expected. It slides easily into a coat pocket.**great image quality. Even a novice/lazy photographer like me can get amazing pictures!**easy to use (see above)Bad:**battery dies when connected to the computer. Buy a spare.**software program not intuitive. Also--"Olympus Master"? Creepy. I edit in the camera or using MS Photo Editor or Photoshop.**no viewfinder means sometimes you're not sure what you're shooting. It's more than a mild annoyance, but in balance it's okay because you're getting a great camera at a reduced price.
I bought this camera after months of research. The reviews helped me a lot to make my final decision. Bought this camera in April/2005 & took it on a trip to Monterrey in June. I'm amazed how the pictures taken of the 17-mile-drive scenic spots in Pebble Beach turned out, they looked like they were taken by a professional, & I tell you, I'm as amateur as they come :) The 10X optical zoom worked great, birds perched on huge rocks that looked like small specs with the naked eye came out very clear, considering that I didn't use a tripod and my hands weren't that steady at all. Most of my indoor pictures came out okay, a few were blurry since I may have not focused it correctly. The "scenery" mode of the camera is great, the landscape & scenery pictures turned out fantastic. Some shots that didn't turn out clear were those taken indoor where flash photography was not allowed (certain sections of the Monterrey Aquarium). But some of my non-flash pictures turned out okay, it seems to work fine for subjects that had some backgound light. Have yet to learn the other camera features, I mostly used the auto mode to just point & shoot. I'm quite satisfied with my purchase, it's a very good buy !
I've been using these DL discs for a couple of years with outstanding results. I have only encountered a couple defective discs after 200-300+ sucessful burns. I recently have been using this item due to its faster 'write' speed vs the 2.4x Verbatim discs. So far, they have produced excellent copies.
Benwin flat panel speakers are great. It gives great sound output. Powerful enough for desktop computers. The sound is great. It also made my desk looks very &quot;futuristic&quot; with its super thin speakers. It's just wayyy COOOLLL~!
I just installed a Panasonic TC-32LX60 LCD TV in my living room, and I'm a happy guy. I did a full day of research on the Web. I knew I wanted a 32 inch LCD, so I quickly narrowed the field to two models: This Panasonic, and the Samsung LN-S3251D. It seemed people had great things to say about both units. The specs are nearly identical. The Samsung has better contrast, but at 3000:1, the Panasonic is no slouch in this department. It was a tough call.So I went to look at them both at a retail store. As luck would have it, these two models were hanging side by side, so it was easy to make a good comparison. My initial reaction was, "Holy Smoke! The Samsung looks way better!" But then I kept watching, really looking at detail, subtle shadings, shadows.... After about 5 minutes, I began to notice that the Samsung picture actually looked a bit cartoony: the colors too pure, the outlines too smooth. (One online reviewer, while he liked the Samsung a lot, described it as making everything look like a video game, and I could now see what he was talking about.) By contrast, the image on the Panasonic seemed more natural, more faithful to the source material.Also, I didn't like the Samsung's shiny black case. It's very reflective, and I felt it would send reflections of room lights into our eyes (this might not matter, depending on your room). I found the Panasonic's matte silver much less obtrusive, and now that it's installed in my living room, I can say this was the right choice. This matte silver finish simply reflects the colors of the room, so it blends in very well.One final note. While this is a great HDTV, I don't actually have any HDTV sources at home. I'm still watching good old fashioned basic cable and standard definition DVDs. Both are just fine on this TV. The basic cable feed is pretty ratty, but that's just basic cable for you. But it's fine for my needs. And my SD DVD movies actually look much better than expected. Outstanding color and detail, and a nice, dark, solid blacks. With my old DVD movies looking this good, I have little incentive to run out and by an HD DVD player.My biggest negative so far: the owner's manual stinks. Confusing and poorly organized. But I can live with that.So if you're shopping for a mid-size LCD TV, at least give this Panasonic a look. And good luck!
It gives a nicer look to my PC. I think about buying the same brand, different design.
I purchased this according to the descriptions, but when it arrived it was the wrong item for my needs. Oh well, I guess I'll be giving this to my tech geek brother.
I foolishly trusted the "SONY" name, and bought three of these units, sight unseen, for long-term gifts. I have since found out (independent confirmation from THREE different "giftees" who have no mutual contact between them) that NOT ONE OF THESE DEVICES WILL PLAY A CASSETTE AT NORMAL SPEED!This is BAD, as not one of these items can be returned.Thank you, SONY, for making me look like a cheap idiot! As if I needed help in this department.
Very sturdy product. Timely delivery. Only problem, 17 inch monitor doesn't fit properly into the finger-like projection area of the case.
This item was broken when I received it, just like their three hundred dollar speakers that were also broken out of the box.My real mistake though, was buying directly from Sony. They are the absolute WORST when it comes to returns or anything service related. They want to sell you and forget you.
Most of us can't afford the L series type lenses. This lens is not bad for the price and it comes with a hood. The Macro mode is great and so far I can't complain about the photos I have taken with it. I really haven't pushed this lens but I will in the next month or so as I build up my portfolio. Nice bang for the buck try it and see.
This scanner is about as great as they come for its size!Bearcat has a solid reputation and has been around a long while.Its loaded with features crammed into a tiny box no bigger than your cell phone and fits well in your shirt pocket.What I like about it is that it goes anywhere, uses only 2AA batteries, and works a good long time before the juice runs out.It also comes with an AC adapter that seems to even help boost the signal somewhat.The reception is very good with its slap on antenna, and 100 channels, 25mhz on up to 512UHF, is more than enough for those most popular and famous citizens band radio, police and emergency frequencies.You better get one!
I must say, for the money, these are hard to beat! Cheap enough that if they stop working chuck 'em and buy some more! Mean time their sound is great! I hear details in 320 mp3's I've never heard before. It's like hearing the music for the first time!Buy them you will like them.
I bought it to have it. I haven't had to use it yet.It looks great though so everybody's happy!!!!
As other reviewers have said, this is NOT a Dayton cable. However, it works fine, and for the price, it's a good cable. Just not what it says. If you realize going in that it's not actually Dayton, you'll be pleased with it.
This is one of those mice that has awesome potential but it doesn't quite live up to it. Firstly the good points:Pros:1) Fit is nice and ultra comfortable, perhaps the most comfortable.2) No need for batteries.3) Performance is excellent for the cursor, perhaps the best out there.4) Great wireless range.Cons:1) Drastically short battery life.2) No forward button.3) Buggy software.4) Wireless is unreliable.5) Compatability issues with other products.I must admit I was very taken by this mouse. When this thing works it is simply the best thing out there, but over time its problems really begin to surface. I bought it for gaming and for use with Adobe Photoshop and it that fashion it works wonderfully. Admittedly I find very little difference in how it functions within games than any of the MS Intellimouse designs that are available but this may be that my system is actually pretty good, so on a subpar machine you may find a performance improvement. The first problems that I noticed where with the software. The mouse didn't work with Firefox with the default drivers but this is fixed by downloading the updates from Logitech, so don't even bother with the install CD. After this update all seems well however once again over time little problems show themselves. The software doesn't always want to work with your existing hardware and after trying to figure out what was causing the issues by removing all of the keyboards and joysticks (the mouse repeatedly trying to open the address bar in IE) I decided to go without the logitech software and just use Windows default mouse settings. This solved most of its little idiosyncracies except for its occasional slowdowns on startup and a number of other little nigglies. So far the problems are all just little annoying things that I can live with, but after awhile I got annoyed at having to change the blasted battery all of the time and then the wireless lag hit. Many people have this problem and it causes the mouse cursor to hang for 5-10 seconds or so. In the end I decided that while this mouse is brilliant at times, it is too mercurial to be of use for me. I have abandonded it in favour of the MS Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 which works reliably and offers similar cursor accuracy for games and for Photoshop. If you are the sort of person who could tolerate its mercurial nature then this is a winner, if not, then there are better options instead of wondering two or three months down the track why you spent so much on an irritating mouse.
I have had 3 pairs of these. They are not BOSE! But I am a musician and fairly picky - I jog 3-4 miles EVERY day. These stay in your ears ... sound good ... and are comfortable. The wires do fail after about 6-9 months - but at $10 that's about $1.25/month ... I really dont know what some of these reviewers are talking about! I saw one say that you can get better for a third ($3.33??) ... oh well - some folks can't be pleased. If you're NORMAL buy these - you won't be disappointed - promise.
Makes my job easy, convenient &amp; quick, whether at home or on the move in my car! Very good invesment! I hope it lasts a long time until another better upgrade is available.
Easy installation - three PCs each with Windows XP, I just finished the installation and printed test-print from all three computers and a couple pages of return address labels. Easy and smooth install except toner install was a little bit tricky. Printer was saying "[JAM] or [No Cartridge]" I succeeded after a couple more tries. I had to push down the handle of the cartridge a litle bit firmly after it was all the way in.Good quality copy & print - I printed the rebate form for the machine and copied what I'm going to mail in. It's faster than I expected and the print looks just like ones from my workplace (state of art laser printers $$$$)...of course I'm comparing texts not graphics. Also to be fair with other printers, this is my first laser printer.Scan is to be tested more - I just don't have much experiences in scanning...other than text scan. Just for fun, I scanned a color picture (600dpi and 24bit true color) and saved in two different ways - jpg(150K) and tiff(17M took a long-long time for my computer to open). I'm happy with both formats. I did a OCR scan(my first OCR scan unless it's same as import using Adobe Acrobat) of one of the rebate forms and saved in MS doc format which I opened with OpenOffice. Two colums (different sizes, fonts, etc.) on original became one column plain text...works for me. After you have scanned you can choose to save in many different formats without re-scan. I saved the same scanned rebate form as a pdf and it's a perfect pdf document...great! There are about 15 languages to choose from when saving.PROS: good looking, good size, great value, good qualityCONS: no printer cable, short-life of included toner(1,000pages)
I was a little bit apprehensive after reading the reviews that these earbuds might be too Bass-y for my tastes. This however is not the case. They deliver a well balanced and crisp sound. They deliver the right amount of bass for bass heavy music, but it recedes nicely when listening to Bluegrass, folk, country, or more accoustic rock or jazz fare.I primarily use these while doing yard work, and the uncomfortable pair that came with my Samsung MP3 player were too large for my ears and would hurt after a while. They also wouldn't stay in my ears very well, which lead to their demise when they fell out of my ears and got sucked into my leaf blower's intake.So when looking to replace I wanted something within my (low) budget, that was well rated and would be more comfortable. The V-Moda Bass earbuds fulfilled all of these criteria. They're affordable at under $40.00. They are rated a best buy at CNET.com, and they come with three different sized silicon ear pieces so you can choose the most comfortable for your ears. And they don't fall out!The only cons I have are that:1.If you're looking for total noise cancellation (which I wasn't) you're not going to get it, though the depth at which you press the earbuds into your ear canal does make some difference in the amount of cancellation.2. The flimsy cord has too much memory after you coil it around the little winding gizmo that comes with it, and it lacks the sliding collar of other models that helps to keep the split portion of the cord from tangling.But overall, and at the price, a very good buy indeed.V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds - Bling Bling Black
I have used the TFM-560X V.92 for 3 months with no problems. Web speed test shows 48k connect. I use it about 2-3hrs a day, always connects with no dropped calls, yet. Simple driver install, had it running in 5min. Excellent performance for an external 56k hardware based modem.
Being menopausal, I fortunately was spared the hot flashes (at least so far)but not the facial hair. UGH!! I was using razors almost every day until I realized I'd make it easier on myself and get a women's shaver. I went on Amazon, put it in the shopping cart and saw the page of recommended items where I saw this. I read the reviews which were highly favorable so I deleted the shaver and bought this instead. I'm so glad I did. Though a lot of the reviews mention "peach fuzz",but being dark haired, I don't have "peach fuzz", but dark facial hair. This does a great job in removing it. I did notice that if it doesn't seem to be working going one way, use a different direction. Of all my 2008 purchases from Amazon, this is the one I'm the most happy with. Very highly recommended.
This is one great travel companion. I use it when traveling alone and with my children. Keeps everyone invovled in the action and makes long flights go very quickly. I use an adapter that allows three headphone sets at the same time with no loss of audio quality. I strongly recommend titanium headphones like those sold in Radio Shack. Each headphone set has its own volume control allowing Dad to rock while the kids can tone it down. Although there are no controls for bass and treble these headphones reproduce a very wide frequency range. I love the remote when using the DVD-L50 in hotels. Sure beats the lousy cable they give you. The unit may not have all the bells and whistles of a home player but the picture quality on a tv is excellent. Panasonic did a great job on this unit.
I've used about 100 if these disks and had only two bad burns and still continue to use these disks and will continue using memorex products
We use the Koss SB40 Computor Headset w/Microphone in our music Piano Lab and are very pleased with it's durability. Our Piano Lab is used everyday two to three periods and we have only had to replace six headphones in seven years. Five of the six were replace due to students mishandling the equipment.
all probably made in the same factory overseas so why spend more for a sony lable? this one has been doing great- just in time for my first son's arrival!
Here's a feedback which I left for HLP 4663 model TV also. HLRs are older than HLP and HLN models and the feedback below compares HLP/HLN/HLM. It does not has the number of input/output (composite/component etc) since that can easily be found on the product description page.This reviews pretty much applies to all the DLP level TVs from Samsung. I researched for around more than couple of months before finally buying this one.Samsung initially started with HLM/HLN series DLP models which were using HD2 chip from Texas Instruments and the contrast ratio was 1000:1. This performed very well in reviews, quality and black level as compared to Sony LCD rear projection.The next series is the latest on which is HLP xx63 series where xx is the size in diagonal (HLP 4663, HLP 5063). The improvements in this are 7 segment color wheel instead of 6-segment, which gives better color. This also uses 3rd generation chip HD3 which has contrast ratio of 1500:1. The bulb are also better in this one since there were some problems in the earlier version of the TV. This is a great TV, light weight as compared to some other and plasmas.The next series which is out only in 2 models is HLP 5085 and HLP5685. These are also 7-segment color wheel but they have HD2+ chip. This is 4th generation chip and is better than HD3. Its contrast ratio is 2500:1 which should mean better black levels. These are the ones with pedestal which looks cool in the picture but is kinda bulky looking in the store. I'm not sure why this model is not out in 46 inches, may be it doesn't make difference in smaller sizes.Next, 5th generation chip is going to be xHD3 and should give around 4500:1 contrast ratio.Overall, DLPs are better since they have better contrast than plasmas and weigh less. They also don't have a burn-in issue like plasmas. HLP series is the best one till now and Samsung is the oldest player in this.Other manufacturers are also catching up, so this should drive the price down further. good for consumers.Hope this helps and good luck shopping.--------Some more feedback on the picture and input modes after two weeks into the purchase:The contrast ratio of HLN/HLP series are good provided you are watching the TV at the same height. If you watch from slightly above/below or left/right, then you'll see it slightly less bright. Just like a laptop screen behaves, maye slightly better.It has following picture modes:- 4:3 standard definition (SD) cable programming. puts black bars on the side of the picture if you watch it in this mode.- wide mode (16:9). if you watch SD tv on this mode, it'll stretch the picture- panorama mode. stretches only the outside portion of the picture making center of the picture in the correct proporting (aspect ratio) but the sides bit distorted- zoom1/zoom2: they just soom in from the center with different stretching methods.Component inputs (in SD and HD) aspect ratios only have normal and wide options. Normal being a little pinched, while wide is normal.-----Some more feedback after 5 weeks of purchase.I started seeing some problems with the lamp. The manual says that when the bulb/lamp needs replacement, all the three lights on the front switch will start blinking. Atleast couple of times a day, the following was happening:- when I switch on the TV, the lamp will try to bring the picture while the audio was there- after couple of seconds tv will go to standby mode- it'll turn on again after couple of seconds and try to bring up the picture- and go again the loop to standby modesomething this happens 3-4 times and the pictures comes and sometime it just gives up and the tv turns off.I'm glad that I bought the warranty after couple of weeks from Circuit city itself, otherwise lamps are not covered in one year Sammy warranty.
Since, bying two inks is cheeper than buying one ink... then it is better... The quality... is HP quality... that is, Excellent product
Currently I am deployed to Saudi Arabia and wanted to get something so family could see my conditions and so I could film the journey and get the memories on tape when i return home (which is soon). Well this is also my first camera and i think it is not only easy to use but easy to figure out. I havent had any problems with figuring this new toy out. I love the size and the price is just the same as the size(itsy bitsy). The only thing I wish is that i could have the program for downloading my pictures but thats no biggie because i probally will save money getting it separate. All the extra's are perfect since i wanted something that I could understand. Truthfully i did not expect it to have simple neccesties like the light, the AV cable, the strap, The extra's in the photo shoot (like the 9 picture taking thingy's) also the picture disolves, widescreen and more this is truly a whole lot of bang for a lil' buck (what everyone wants).p.s. i did get that small Case Logic bag as well and they seem to go well together!!!
I purchased item to replace one I thought I lost.The day it arrived, I found my old one. So now I have a spare.
I purchased this retractable headset from Amazon.com about 3 months ago for $13. Besides being relatively heavy and clunky, the plug often slipped out of my iPod. Also, it gets stuck and won't retract. And when I pulled on it to get it out, the ear plug fell apart and now it won't play in one ear. Additionally, it still gets tangled and occasionally it won't retract back. I am already looking for another pair of earphones. If I could give this product less than 1 star, I would. It is cheaply made and not worth the money.
The Pros...1. The screen looked great during the 3 weeks it worked2. Have had problems with: memory, power supply, and finally the mother board -- this is the most unreliable laptop I have owned (it is my fifth laptop); it is not a mistake that this is listed as a "pro" ;)The Cons...1. HP support is in India. And the reps there speak english poorly; to have them trouble shoot complex tech issues reaches into the very extremes of absurdity2. That HP sends customers who purchase $2000 laptops to agents who are unable to speak english can provide you with a pretty good indication of how much HP will value your business3. HP hold times before reps pick up can exceed 20 minutes; this is especially bad as many of the reps who answer the phone can not solve problems (transfers cause callers to fall back into the hold queue)4. HP IVRs (those automated phone systems) are horribley flawed and can cause customers to speak to the same non-helpful agents over and over and over again5. For months, the techs tried to convince me that my issues were software related so they refused to comply with the HP warranty language. It was only after taking the machine to a local PC store (who did a nice job of documenting the issues), that trouble support agreed to ship me a call tag6. Time on the phone was frequently so long that my cell phone battery died during the middle of conversations -- this situtation was especially exasperating as it put me bak to square one with the next techFinanlly (gasp, gasp) they are telling me that it can be as long as 6 weeks before my laptop will be fixed (this is super neat given that the thing hasn't worked AT ALL for the last 5 months).This is my last purchase from HP.
The Kodak Easyshare is, by modern standards, a bit of a brick, but it does fit in a shirt pocket for easy carry and it takes sharp, clear pictures.The optical viewfinder allows the use of the full zoom with the confidence that you're pointing the camera toward the subject. Sadly, modern view screens can be easily obscured by glare and are nearly unusable in full daylight.
I'm an avid amateur with a new D40. I got this lens for shooting in low light, indoor situations. All I can say is that this a great lens for the money.I know it doesn't autofocus with the D40 but so what? You can use this lens for all kinds of situations where a good zoom (like the new 18-200, which I also own and love) is not the "right lens".At the price, it can't be beat. Forget the build issues, etc. It works very well and gives super crisp images.
This replacement mount falls off every other day. The original one stuck so well, it broke coming off!
I bought this for my Sony HD HDR SR-11 Handycam. We also use it as our camera, so we needed a flash. The video light wasn't as important but I would have to buy it in order to get a flash. Because I bought this online, I was a little worried about the compatability because the HDR SR-11 and 12 series are a bit more "special" with its own size lenses and things, and I was afraid this wouldn't be compatable, but it was! This product works just like intended - the video light works fine but I haven't had a chance to shoot anything in the dark yet. The flash works great too. The camcorder is not necissarily intended for use as a camera so the flash settings are behind a few menus and I think you still need to turn Flash Mode on before the flash works. Otherwise, having it's own settings on the flash itself is great because then I don't have to go through the menus in order to use it. The only qualms I have about it, is that it cuts the battery life to about half its run time. At least the camcorder tells you exactly how much time is left when the flash is on. I would recommend this product though for the amatur!
Price was right. Does the job. IBought 2 for our desktop computers. Haven't had any power surge since I got it, but it's nice to know I have it just in case.
Several friends and family have purchased PowerShot 10, 100 and 110 cameras. In general we love them and have been pleased. BUT, there is a fatal flaw with the software supplied for running this application under Win2000. The application appears to work properly, but when shut down after doing a folder update (F5), the application causes your entire Win2000 system to shut down abnormally. In other words an immediate crash of the entire system results. As the application and system crash they corrupt the ZoomBrowser database, and so the application won't restart after a new boot. We found Canon support to be useless in debugging the problem. They deny it exists. (Note, all of our Win2000 installations are on IBM Thinkpads, and it's possible that this failure occurs only on Thinkpads.)The Adobe software that is/was distributed with the PowerShot also doesn't work with Win2000. Canon admits to that failure, but won't do anything to remedy the situation.
This product is not compatible with the Sony Clie PEG-TH55 and possibly other Clie models. The problem is that the Bluetooth link is lost every few minutes and it is necessary to turn both the Clie and the Navman off and on again before they will reconnect. This makes it unusable for navigation, especially if you are driving by yourself.After weeks of frustration, Navman confirmed the Bluetooth problem in an email:Dear Customer,After extensive research and testing the issues you are experiencing with your Sony Cli&eacute; and the GPS 4460, we have discovered that there is a compatibility issue where the Sony will not accept the data sent from the GPS 4460 and will close down the Bluetooth connection.As the problem does not lie specifically with the Navman GPS Receiver, we can unfortunately not change our receiver the make the whole system work.In Light of this, we ask that you please go back to your retailer for a refund, indicating that the Sony Cli&eacute; is not compatible with the Navman GPS 4460. The retailer should then contact Navman for any formalities regarding the refund.Thanks for your understanding.---Even when it was working the software lets it down. It takes a long time to start up on - typically 20s on a Clie and if you switch to another application to look up an address you have to wait another 20s while it re-starts.
Use this with a SmartCover from Apple. The edges that face the front of the iPad are a little on the sharp side. It becomes noticeable after you've been holding it upright; it starts to dig in to your palms. If you have big hands like me, the iPad cause your hands to cramp after an hour or so of use ( you squeeze more with the base of your thumb and oppose that with the middle of your fingers). I find myself wishing for a case with more thickness to make holding the iPad while reading less straining.You cannot use this case with Apple's standing iPad dock charger (or use the dock with the SmartCover attached, for that matter). Also the Boxwave cover inhibits the SmartCover's ability to magnetically adhere to the back of the iPad; I find myself doubling over the SmartCover when holding the iPad in portrait orientation.However, it definitely keeps scratches off the back of the iPad. All the cutouts for the speaker, headphones, and connector line up perfectly.
Nice looking product, looks like it smudges very easily though. I am a tech and surprised at what a pain the setup is. I will update this review once I start using the product. For now, first impression is that this is worth half what I paid.
Excellent. Only reason I give it 4 stars is because it was out of the package when I received it and was just laying next to the container in the box.
All 3 fans on the pad make less noise than the one fan in a desktop PC sitting 3 ft. away from the laptop.
We have a home office and this is the model that the APC website recommended based on my answers to their questions about our equipment and how it is used. I was able to save money by purchasing through Amazon.com instead of through the APC website but it as far as I can tell is exactly the same product. It seems to be what we need and as far as I can tell should last for a long time.
This wireless network adapter is durable and provides a great connection with relatively little configuration. I have installed this card in IBM T30 and A20 models as well as HP notebooks. I had a dlink card on my last computer that had less than half the range it claimed. The instalation was simple and intuitive enough for the technologicaly challenged could get wifi connection easily. I have yet to find an incompatible network.This card isnt the cheapest (but its not the most expensive) but the price is worth the durability and knowledge that you are connected with a quality product.Go wireless with the WPC54G today.
Pretty darn good camera for it's price. Image quality is very good. Have to zoom in pretty far to see any blurring or pixelization. Ease of operation is very good as well. Had qiute a bit of it figured out in a couple of days, to get me rolling, and I haven't even scratched the surface on what it may do.Unfortunately the optional telephoto lenses from 300mm to 600mm range in price from around $1700 to almost $9500 respectively. So I'll stick to what I have.
purchased the subwoofer along with the model two stereo. the subwoofer is beautiful, the real wood veneer is nice and definitely classier than comparable stereos that are composite materials.the subwoofer is never overwhelming, it adds just enough bass to fill in the sound. i would like possibly a little more punch, and that is why i didn't rate it a 5. i would definitely buy it again, it is a beautiful addition.
I purchased this mouse to work with my Dell Precision M4300 laptop. Setup was easy and took about 3 mintues.The mouse works great, especially on slick and shiney surfaces. I use the mouse primarily at hotels and many mice don't track on faux surfaces the hotel desks are made of. This mouse works without a problem on the 4 desks I tried so far - much better than the rest. Another great product from Logitech.
This is the type of stuff I love buying on Amazon!Great product, great price, and still working after a while!It doesn't have to be name brand to work.It seems like just stamping the brands Sandisk or Kingston already accounts for half the price of their SD cards.
I basically agree with some of the longer, more positive reviews. The out-of-box experience is very good - plug it in, scan available channels, start viewing and recording. The tuner is very good - without changing my roof antenna, I get all the channels I used to and more, but now they're digital, crisp and in many cases in HD. The user interface isn't bad. The EPG is limited and doesn't do all of what TiVO does, but it works. It'd be nice if it only listed channels you actually get, instead of everything it receives in the over the air listing. It's a relatively tedious, but one time operation to pare the channel listing down (or order it) to what you care about. The same is true for channel surfing and using favorites. Not easy, but you only need to do it once.If you have an HD-ready (not and HDTV w/tuner) TV and would like to actually view HD content, don't want to subscribe to cable or satellite and you'd like a DVR, then this is a good product. It's expensive, but a year of cable will cost the same.It only has one tuner, but if I want to watch one live show and record another at the same time, I use the NTSC (analog) tuner in my TV.
This is only my 4th or 5th set of headphones but is by far the best set to date. They are a perfect fit to my ears and with the extra buds fit my wife's tiny ears also. When you have these babies in you will only hear music. They almost completely cut out all background sound. I love the feel of them and have worn them for 2-3 hours at a time without even noticing them.For the price I would highly recommend them. They are mounds about the earphones that come with my Ipods. I have a set of the 51's and 71's and love both. Go for the 71's. I just like them better and they come with the nice case too.Terry
Don't get me wrong I like these headphones, they've got a lot of pros, however it seems like they only last 3-6 months before the base of the cord breaks.Pros:They have very nice soundThe really stay on your headYou can take off and put on the cotton thing around the ear, which is a plus if you get really sweaty.They are VERY water resistant.The reflectors are bright and don't seem to ever fad.Con:They just don't last. I guess in all fairness I am rough with them (because I used them for all of my sports) but I would just expect a Sony to last longer.If your not really rough then these would be prefect for you, but if you use them like I do don't expect them to last. (you might want to do what I am and save for a nice wireless set, because thats were they always break is in the wire.)
This is not an actual review of the NB-4L battery, more of a warning for potential buyers. The genuine Canon NB-4L, as many should know, performs very well and doesn't necessarily warrant a review. But like many buyers here, I too received a counterfeit Canon battery. I received mine in the white/red Canon package, looks very genuine. But once opened, I could see that the battery itself was scratched and looks used. Compared it to my other original NB-4L batteries and it completely looks different. I can clearly see that the plastic housing was made of some cheap plastic unlike the original Canon ones. The connector pins were not in the same spot and were bigger to accommodate that fact. And the printing on it was a bit blurry and faded. I took it to my local BatteriesPlus store to get a second opinion, one look and the guy was convinced it wasn't a genuine Canon battery. So please be aware that these fake batteries are floating around here in the Amazon Marketplace!
An excellent addition to the Palm Vx. If you have Email or Fax applications and need to type long messages, it is a must. If you don't own that type of software and you buy the keyboard, then you will expand your use of your organizer dramatically. It essentially converts the Palm Vx into a laptop computer that you can carry in your pocket. Terrific product!
I am very happy with my new rotary trimmer. It does everything I need it to do with a clean crisp cut and no danger of getting cut.
what can i say? it's a cable. and it works. because... it's a cable. i use it with my ps3 and my 22" pc monitor
I purchased a Microsoft Wired PS/2 Keyboard from Amazon.com one month ago, to replace two previous keyboards (another brand) which were unsatisfactory due to fading or chipping of the letters from the most frequently used keys. I presumed that a "name brand" (Microsoft) keyboard would be of superior quality, giving me longer service. I was wrong. My previous "generic brand" keyboards lasted 6 to 8 months each, before certain frequently used letters disappeared from the keys. My Microsoft PS/2 keyboard had been in service just one month, and 5 or 6 frequently used letters are already faded to the extent that they are likely to disappear completely in another month. I am extremely disappointed in the quality of the Microsoft keyboard I recently purchased from Amazon.com.
I am not going to go into details just don't buy this junk and get a real grip, Canon, which I did after this one showed my batteries were gone in one click. No matter what I did it didn't work. A big disappointment. Sometimes you have to pay what you have to pay, so keep your money, save some more and get Canon. This WILL give you head ache.
This Andis Ionic hair dryer is not only powerful, but also smart with the foldable head and retractable chord. If you are looking for a great, no-nonsense chord at a nice price, then get this one.
I got these to support an evaluation of several video conferencing system. They were on the "preferred" list of one of the vendors and that, combinded witht the reviews, made me feel this would be a good value. Turns out for me it wasn't.On the plus side, in an electronicaly clean environment, the sound quality in both directions is pretty good. Also, the cord is *very* long. This probably contributed to the hum I'm about to describe.In an office setting these things pick up unbearable hum. Other people in the conference insisted that my audio stay muted until I used a different headset. I did, an inexpensive LabTec, and the hum disappeared.The other problem, for me, was this is the most uncomfortable headset I've ever worn. You can adjust how far the earpieces extend but not the tention they put on your head. On top of that the cushons are an odd shape; they don't cover your ears. They just sit on top and slip around.I would return them except "work" paid for them, they are not entirely worthless, and somebody may be able to use them.As for me, I'm going to try a different headset.
I stopped using this product after a few uses. This product is very noisy. I am not sure about keeping my laptop cool, but...I honestly regret getting it.
Good and reliable, but maybe a tad slow, but got it no prob
I bought this product as a package deal with a Nikon lens. Obviously I wanted the protection filter to be immediately placed on the lens when it arrived. The lens arrived yesterday and God only knows when our Postal Service (an oxymoron if I ever heard one) may get around to delivering the filter-- that is, if the Postal Person carrying it doesn't think it is too inconvenient to carry. and simply drops it in a trash bin.I am sure that many reading this will consider my evaluation to be too harsh. So be it, but I think that any merchant who values his product and his own reputation so little as to make them depend upon our Postal System doesn't care. For that reason I consider the 3 stars I have awarded to be excessively tolerant and generous.
I bought this when my printer started telling me the toner was low. It took a couple months before it finally ran out. This cartridge works perfectly in my Samsung ML-2510 printer. I'm very pleased with the cartridge and the price. It's hard to beat the deals at Amazon.com.
Cute device and works well when it works, but I wasted hours and hours of frustrating software problems and still can't get iTunes working right with my Nano.iTunes often does not see the iPod - it took hours to find the reason hidden on their site. iTunes mysteriously starts blocking browsing to buy music after sampling several songs. I don't know if it's a bug or some kind of browse limit. Why they would want to stop people from buying songs is beyond me. You have to reinstall iTunes every time this happens - what a pain.The folder structure is confusing - if you delete songs and sync, no memory is freed on the iPod, because the songs are still there hidden in a "Songs" folder. There is a folder called Music and other folders that you create for your music - does that make sense? Not to me. To really delete some songs you have to go into a manual management mode which creates even more confusion. Delete a file in manual mode and you get a long delay with no indicator of what is going on.Without exaggeration, iTunes has the reliability and illogical approach of amateur shareware. I'm on the Windows version. I guess they think they'll sell more Macs if their Windows software is horrible enough - not to me. The time I wasted just trying to get the songs I want on my Nano thru the poor iTunes software was way way too much.And forget about support. There is a place to enter your S/N to prove you own your device but it did not recognize my S/N. I tried twice. This appears to be a bug they don't want to fix. And the iPod is hardware so why should I have to proove I own it at all?? Then you have to fill a form and fax proof of purchase to register for support - like people still use fax machines.That's not all. In iTunes you can't hide the ads even though it's a pay service! The iPod connector pulls out the bottom plastic part of the case if you are not careful.Here's my theory - Apple's success with iPod made them think they are doing everything right. They should offer tech support without playing games, not for the benefit of their customers, but rather so they can see what a mess they create for them, which might persuade them to write software that works as good as their products look. I'll be searching for a way to use my Nano with anything but iTunes.iTunes and iPod are designed to work together so I reviewed them together. I gave 2 stars based on the average of 4 stars for the iPod and negative -2 stars for iTunes.
Despite what some of the other reviews have stated the Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit does support integration with your existing 802.11g wireless network with several security options (WEP 64/128bit, WPA ,etc.) Maybe HP released a firmware upgrade?The key is to install using the USB Adapter on your PC first! After installed and connectivity is achieved with the printer side adapter you can access the Advanced Settings using the connectivity software. From there it's a snap to set up your SSID, security type, security key, etc. (don't forget to add the printer side adapter's MAC address to your MAC filter list if you are using that feature on your wireless router).Once this is set up you no longer need to use the USB Adapter with your PC unless you need to make additional changes to the Advanced Settings and now any PC/laptop on your network will be able to access the printer.I have found the HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit to be a great value compared to the other print servers available. Works great over my wireless network and allows me to use the print/scan/copy features of my HP printer just as if it was connected via USB cable.I rated the item 4/5 because these advanced features are nowhere to be found in the installation manual. I'm guessing this is also why there are so many negative reviews on the product with folks having problems with wireless networking set up and using the printer with multiple computers.Bottom line...if you are savvy enough to set up a wireless network without following an instruction manual and have a compatible multifunction HP printer, this product is the lowest cost way to add wireless connectivity!
Please, refrain from making this purchase. It is better spent on a higher quality pair of headphones, than some sub-par pair. I recomend Shure headphones, if you want nice audio quality. Now, you probably are wondering why I do not recomend these headphones as everyone raves about them. This would be because I have gone through 3 pairs. I did only make the mistake of purchasing 1, but one was a replacement through Sony's warranty, and the other a gift from my family. All 3 had the same exact problem. After 2-3 months of use, the left ear bud would cease to function, while the right continued to work perfectly fine. This is, as far as I can tell, due to bad wiring where the two wires split from the one, at the silver area where it says, "MDR-EX71" and Sony on the other side. I might add that I do take good care of all electronics that I own, from my Apple I-pod to my Nikon D50, All items continue to work flawlessly. Don't make the mistake of buying these headphones.
Tried using this on vacation in my Olympus camera for panoramics not sure if it was the card, the OS, the camera or the software but before I could get the photos off the card they would get corrupted and be gone forever. Still think it's great for regular photos though.
I bought this computer a year ago and now it has a problem of accidently automatic shutdown. Wheneven I use it for more than a hour, it will abruptly shutdown without any symptoms in advance. I experienced this more and more often since it first appeared a month ago. I called the HP costomer service and I was told my warranty just expired last month so I couldn't use free service, but it really occured within warrenty.NEVER BUY HP PRODUCTs! THEY ARE SUCKS!
It's writable DVDs. They write. They read. It's amazing!Do you have some digital video you want to play in a DVD player? This is the product for you. Or any other writable DVD. But these work just fine.Have a lot of data you need to store? These will store that data with no issue!Feel like using them as frisbees? I don't care, but I'm sure they're fine for that also.I doubt they're edible, but if you decided to nibble on one, or feed them to a goat or something, I'm sure they would taste as writable DVDs should.
I bought this 1/8" cable to hook up a microphone to the mic input on a computer. It works perfectly. The cable is very flexible, making it easy to work with, and it is very well shielded, as I heard no noise on my recordings.
My Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones arrived a couple of weeks ago and I was psyched. I said to myself, "I am going to hear sound like I've never heard before based on all the raves in the Amazon reviews plus the fact that they cost me as much as I paid for my portable DVD player or my digital media player." Well...no.Look, these are good earphones, but you're paying for a secure fit that doesn't come with most alternatives. You're not paying for a sound that's far superior. Is the sound different from the sound you get with the phones that came with your iPod? If you've got nice new foam on your iPod earbuds and they are nice and secure in your ear, the sound you get is really quite close to what you get with the UE Super.fi's. So you need to ask yourself: Is it worth paying the same cost of a media player for just headphones when the headphones that you have are good enough (and came FREE with your media player)?On the other hand, it's very annoying to have to keep adjusting your earbuds to keep them from falling out of your ear (or for maximum sound). And standard earbuds are easily dislodged at the slightest touch. The UE Super.fi's eliminate that problem completely. So if you're a musician (like me) that wears phones while playing or perhaps a jogger (or simply move around a lot while using phones), the Super.fi's are a good solution.The Super.fi's are inserted INTO the ear canal versus the standard earbud fit to the ear opening. The super.fi's come with silicon reusable tips and foam tips. The silicon tips, once inserted properly, create a slight vacuum seal within the ear canal and provide a good bassy sound. They are reusable and should last a long time if you take care of them.The foam tips are much more comfortable. The fit is ultimate because the foam molds to your ear as it expands after insertion. You don't feel like you're sticking the phones as deep into your ear canal with the softer foam as you do with the silicon, and they're just as secure--if not more--as the silicon. The "vacuum sensation" that is there with the silicon tips is gone with the foam. The only downfall to the foam is that after a lot of use you need to replace them and Ultimate Ears charges 20 bucks plus a FedEx (only option) shipping charge (that puts the cost at over 50 bucks!) for a bag of 20 on their web site.The sturdy "ear loop cables" are meant to be adjusted around the top and behind the ear for added stability. And, indeed, secure they are. The sound is consistently good. No disruption in sound due to a dislodged standard earbud.So all in all, I am disappointed with the technology. I really expected a far superior sound with the Ultimate Ears Super.fi's. The sound may be a bit better, but it's not far superior to a good pair of standard headphones or earbuds (that don't fall off/out). Therefore, I'd say go for this excessive expense if your looking for quality that "won't fall out." If your just looking for better sound...well...you'll save some money if you just stick to adjusting your buds.
For the price, this radio is pretty full featured. At the price of a cheap one-channel radio, you get all 14 channels, plus all 38 CSTSS codes.It performs well, has reasonable range, and good audio quality.My only problem is that it eats batteries. A set of 3 AAA's will only last about 4-5 hours of ontime.
I am a college student and I get to work in many different computer labs across campus. It is so easy to take my work with me on my key chain. It is really nice not to worry about the difference between IBMs and IMacs. The flash drive fits into each! My campus also has many different ages of computers. Some have cd ports, some 3" disks, some zip drives, etc. but every one I have used has a USB port. So, if you are considering this product, go for it.
I'm an old man and have resisted the ipod for some time now. I love my music loud and have been deprived of tons of my cd's and good stereo system for some time now. I purchased the ipod because we're moving soon and I'll have room to set up all kinds of LOUD stereo equipment. I can't wait. I've been loading the ipod furiously with cd's and buying i tunes of lots of stuff I've long wanted but never got around to buying. The sound quality is terrific, the music is cheap to purchase and the tons of accessories that are available make the ipod a must have, especially given the number of albums I can store on it. I got the 80 gig classic. The way I see it, I should have done this a long time ago. It's easy to use and super convenient. I'll most likely buy another one for my wife. This is too much fun ! Don't be an old fart, BUY THAT ipod DUDE !
I've had this remote for a couple years and many switch outs of components. It's just awesome. The ability to go on your computer, punch in an A/V model number, and you're on your way is phenomenal. The software can be difficult to figure out sometimes, but for the most part, it walks you through it. I have a brand new TV, and one input for it isn't yet available through the software, but they update that regularly to where in a few weeks, it should be fine. It has taken much abuse lately as I have a 10 year old and a 16 year old, and their friends, so it ends up down in the couch or wherever, and only one button has fallen out. A pen in the spot works that feature just fine, and with the custom set up, I've made it so that spot is not usually used anyway. I'm thinking of upgrading to the 890, as it has Rf Capability and more, and the numbers have worn a little on a few buttons, but moreso because I just have to have the newest stuff. Yeah, it's a guy thing.
I purchased two because I needed one to run to my powered hub and another to extend my wireless receptor in another room and they work great. I run two printers, two external hard drives, and a few other items from my hub and the cable handles the job just fine. My wireless speed increased because I was able to put it higher than when sitting on the desk. I recommend this product however they do not have a connector for connecting two USB cables together and wish that they did.
I bought this item from another source. It has amazing audio quality for something of this price. The sound is slightly less than that of using my car's cd player, but far above something like a tape deck. It's easy to use, and has a strong enough signal that I didn't have to constantly fiddle with it. But you will have to alter your stations every once in a while, especially in more populated areas. However, it only lasted me a few months. One day I plugged it in and it just didn't work. I think that it was great while it lasted, and it was cheap enough that I don't feel ripped off. But I wouldn't expect it to last long.
The card works great. I just do'nt care for the adapter. I didn't really need it. But it will be great when using it on my computer.
This product would work well if you are getting component or coaxial speakers, keep in mind that it is for only 6.5" speakers, not for factory replacement 6x9. Would work well if it had the ability to add 6x9's, but it was of no use for me since I had to make my own adaptor plate.
These work well, but I think the adhesive needs improvment. If you install a wire-tie point with any continuous presure from the cables, these will eventually work loose on some surfaces.
The inserts work great with my CD packaging program. The SureThing inserts are higher quality paper which prints much brighter, but priced 40% higher. These memorex inserts are adequate.
It is relatively inexpensive and does the job. Holds my papers just fine and helps keep me organized. It also does not take up too much space on my desk, which is nice.
This is a nice little gadget with a lot of features. The only thing I don't like, which was not included with the description of the item, is that it does in fact have a "battery", 3.6V NiMH. There are no instrucitons on replacement in the event that it is necessary to chage them. Other than that it does have nice features but only includes an adapeter for a Nokia Cell phone, not universal.
If you need a mouse for a serial port, don't get this one. It doesn't come with one. Amazon's listing is bad.
This is really a great PDA. I upgraded from a Palm VIIx, so it is a huge improvement all around. I kept waiting when I heard about the T2 and then the T3. I'm glad I waited since I got a lot more bang for the buck than the t2. More memory, much bigger screen, and a faster processor. The screen looks outstanding (except in bright sunlight outside), battery life is much better than I expected, and it has ample storage space and processing power.I especially like the ability to write directly on the screen so I don't need to open it up. Also, if you like to use the virtual keyboard sometimes, then you get the extra area normally where the grafiti area was. I also like seeing what my grafiti strokes look like. It seems I get better consistency on my input. It does take time to get used to grafiti2, especially when making characters like "L Space" which can frequently turn out to be interpreted as a "T". I work around this by putting the space at the bottom of the grafiti area. Seems to help me out... Anyway, I REALLY like having a virtual grafitti area instead of the previous screens. It is much more flexible and is also easy to change it to what ever you need (or you can hide it).Anyway, this is a well built PDA with all the power and more that any currently reasonable PDA user can currently expect. I'm sure I'll be laughing at this statement in 5 years though. The only downside I've faced with this PDA so far is that the display really does poorly in bright sunlight. Since I frequently work at job sites outside, this can be quite an annoyance. But the screen looks good in the shade and spectacular inside. I tend to do most work indoors except for quick contact lookups and making up lists in notepad.This PDA doesn't have a camera, but I have pushed pictures via bluetooth from my camera phone to the PDA which has a much better display. (I'm using a Sony Ericson T616). It worked very well. I've also set this up using Bluetooth to surf the web off my home PC with a bluetooth USB dongle. It took a little time to get it configured and the Windows XP system configured to use Internet Connection Sharing, but it works great too. The extra screen real estate is really useful for web browsing, especially in landscape mode.Overall, I don't think there is a better high-end PDA for the money anywhere. I don't need WiFi and personally find bluetooth more useful since it gives me quick connectivity anywhere with my cell phone. I also like the new Clie UX50, but I personally can't see paying that kind of money for a PDA and feel that this is a much better value when compared with it and especially compared with the UX40. Of course if you NEED a keyboard...
I ordered it from Amazon and it came in 2 days (with 2 day air UPS option). This is a very functional camcorders and well-priced for a Hi-8 unit. It lacks the touch-sensitive screen found on the higher-end Sharp units, using rather small clikc-type buttons across the bottom of the screen. The Electronic Image Stabilization seems to only work welll when you are zoomed in on high-contrast shapes. That enables it to lock in and stabilize the image. Stabilization does not seem to work at all on general scenes lacking these characteristics. Compared with my own Sony, the image sensitivity does not seem as good, even in a normally lit room. Without bright lights on, the colors seem faded and without saturation. A good all around Hi-8 unit for the price, but maybe not for a lot of inside use.
This cable works as described. It does charge your ipod and play the audio through the cd-changer jack. It also bypasses the volume (which is a good thing in car audio), while retaining control of the iPod through the actual iPod (not the headunit).Now the bad. The sound quality sucks! Not only does the cable transmit the audio, but it also transfers the electrical noise of the iPod. You can hear the disks spinning and the pre-amp hum. It's wicked annoying. Also, it is not my other audio components. I had this installed professionally from the number one car audio installer in California and in the top 10 of the USA (Audioshoppe in Riverside,CA). I spent a pretty penny on a totally new system, so I cannot attribute the noise to the install. Also, I tried multiple iPods (my brand new classic, a few nanos, an iPhone, and a Touch). They all produced the same electrical noise.If you are an SQ guy, avoid this like the plague.If you don't really mind a little noise, then it might be applicable, but I still think there are better ways.
I am very happy with my .audio 45 headset. It is very easy to use: just plug it into the USB port. XP recognizes it and automatically installs it as a human interface device. No drivers are needed.Yahoo! Messenger and Skype both recognize it and use it instead of the speakers.I don't have any complaints about the sound quality or the comfort either.
I bought Brother HL-1440 about seven months ago because some people said how good it was. It turns out to be a disaster! I am not a heavy user. My toner still has 99% of its capacity. Now I am getting vertical lines every time I print. These vertical lines will gradually disappear after about 20 pages of printing, but then come back after a few hours. I tried to clean every part I can get my hands on. I contacted Brother's customer support. They told me I need to buy a new drum/toner unit, which was almost at the same price as the printer itself. They refused to send me a new drum unit because the drum unit was consider as &quot;consumable&quot; and therefore only had six months of warranty. So, unless you have some $$$ to burn, don't buy this printer!
GREAT price and product. It was a gift for my husband and he loves it
320 GB of hard drive that's immune to crashes or other local PC problems. Easy to install, easy to use, and you can take it anywhere you go!
This TV is amazing. Images are crisp, color is great, resolution is stunning, and the technology is impressive. You will not be disappointed with this HDTV! Setup was very easily and it is virtually self configuring.
The film and format is fine and I like using it. However the ebasement store that Amazon routed this purchase thru sold me outdated film at full price!!! After all my years of photography I have never run into such a thing. I saw nowhere in the print that I would get outdated film.I am now in the process of a refund if that works out.3 Days later it looks like Ebasement customer support came thru with flying colors. I can exchange or refund due to the misunderstanding. I went from frustration with Ebasement to bummed with Kodak for not making this film in Readyload format anymore. The film sent was the last bit left, it was not clear in the add it might be out of date, but being out of date is understandable now. I even went out to local photoshops in San Diego and it is nowhere to be found!!
The RioVolt SP100 Portable CD/MP3 Player is a very nice unit that plays MP3, WMA recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs as well as standard audio CD's. One of the coolest features of this player is its support of ID3 tags that are embedded in MP3 files. This is very helpful when you are browsing a CD-R disc with 200 songs.Browsing the songs on disc is pretty easy using the included remote. The up/down buttons let you move between songs and the +10 buttons allows you to skip 10 songs ahead. The remote, which is built into the headphone cord is really cool and allows you to completely control the player without direct access to the player. Great when you have it stowed away in a fanny pack or clipped on your hip.The CD player has a 10/40 second skip protection which is a nice feature to have for those active folks who use it while exercising. I use my on my couch and still find the skip protection helpful when I drop the player on the floor reaching for my remote :)
Like all of the other reviews, these headphones have no shortage of bass, and don't distort when the volume's blasted either. It does sound muddy if you don't have the EQ on some sort of bass reducer/treble booster setting though. The in ear design doubles as an earplug, and when I'm mowing the lawn with these in, you can barely hear the mower, just music.I would like it to have a retractable cable mechanism as this would keep some cable out of the way if you had an iPod armband, or all of the cable out of the way (and tangle free!) if it was in your pocket or you were transporting it.
These radios are perfect for use within a comercial or industrial site. Very inexpensive but durable and reliable.
For all of you that still have what I generally call a "1st generation" dvd recorder that will not accept the higher speeds blank media(8x - 16x), the DVD-R Write-Once blanks will work very well. I have an old Emerson recorder that seems to only accept Memorex media. It burns DVD-RW blanks at 2x speed and DVD-R's at 4x speed; so I was literally left out in the cold when Memorex discontinued these speeds. But luckly I was able to find these DVD-R 4x Write-Once blanks that work perfectly. Luckily, AntOnline had them. Thanks once again to Amazon.com for providing a much needed service as a source for the sometimes difficult to find products.
Battery works great and holds a good charge. Not bad for the price I got it for. would consider buying again if needed.
I live 40 miles from the antenna and this little thing does a fantastic job of pulling the signal in. Pleased with the purchase!!
All the lip-sync problems were corrected by Sony due to a firmware problem. Any new player will not have this problem, so now there is a great player without a catch...
I purchased this item, and when I received it the battery does not charge. I have other battery's of same type from my last computer of same model. It did not come with a windows disk???I called the # on the package it came shipped in and the person never called me back.
I got it in a few days with free shipping and it has been working fine.
I bought this for my brother down in Texas. He loves it. Very small to fit in his pocket but big enough not to be a hassle. Very awesome.
I have had half a dozen headphones before -- not expensive ones -- but ones from a typical $10 to $30 range. And in some weeks, all of them developed some problem or the other: either cord developed loose contact, one of the speakers broke, the headset piece broker, or some became just inconvenient to use long term: they were too tight, or hurt the ears or cord was too short.So to end these problems for once and all, I went onto Amazon to buy an expensive set of headphones -- $50 to $100 range -- thinking atleast then I will have a set of reliable headphones with good quality sound.Then I saw this model in the search results -- at the price of $4 -- with good reviews. I thought -- let me give this one try -- just one try -- its so cheap it wont harm... And I did. I ordered two of them -- they were so cheap. This turned out the best purchasing decision I have made for such a thing.I was surprised when I received them - they were very comfortable, cord was the correct size, smooth on the ears. Sound quality was good too! I thought maybe these wont last -- they cannot -- at such a price.Its been several weeks now, and I am so happy with them that I *had* to come online and share my thoughts with others!
Works great BUT I would not have bought this item if I had known that I would have to keep purchasing cardboard inserts called powercups.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the headset.It compares favorably with the higher priced headsets on the market today.
The television is a nice small size so perfect for a bedroom but the television makes an electrical hum from the back of the unit. The hum just drives me nuts. I thought this might be a defective unit but others have commented on this problem with last year's model. So looks like they have not fixed this issue.
I use this cable for connecting my Apple TV to my television. Its good length, and quality is the same as a good quality cable. For $1.72 USD, it's totally worth it!!!!!
Of all the sound systems I have purchased in the past for my computer, this is definitely the best investment yet for the money. My only wish would be that it had extra optical inputs. Sound quality is great, and the bass is incredible!
Item didn't describe clearly that it was just speaker without subweafer.It was just a wastage of money
Review---- The best picture I've seen to date. Bought it for $1499 from Best Buy and got the 4 year extended warranty for $149. 42" 1080P LCD warrantied for 4 years for under $1700??? This is the best deal ever, hands down. I went from a 65" HD Rear projection (1024X768 native resolution) to this, and the HD picture is much better. The SDTV quality is about the same, but the bigger TV showed flaws much more than this one does.Negatives----Power issue, fixed for free by IAI once you let Westinghouse know you have the problem. Tell Tech support you have version 1.XX and you need the 1.19 upgrade. They should know what you mean.Remote. It's basic, and has single touch buttons for all inputs but the one I personally use the most, HDMI. But you can select the turn-on input, so I guess it's not that bad to push source through all 8 inputs to get back to HDMI after changing it, just being picky. I use the Aeros MX-850 RF system anyway, so I'm good when it comes to remote.
I recommend the supplier and the product coincides with the bid. Not damaged and specifications are correct. Appropriate and reliable
Some of this may have been my fault as when i talked to an agent on the online chat I was first told that this camera could be used for security and a pc camera for video conferencing. I found that not to be the case after asking trying to confirm at the end of the chat.The video quality is absolutley terrible, grainy is an understatement. Word to the wise, dont waste your time on this product as the other reviews were completely accurate. Shame on Cisco for offering such a qwarky product no matter what the price may be
Works perfectly one month in, keep in mind you may also need the reverse of this adapter if you are looking at it (I did), will update if it stops working for any reason
When I first got this keyboard I thought it was excellent however now that I have been using this keyboard for a year now I have discovered one major problem. Some of the wider keys such as the shift key will stick unless you press the key directly in the middle. As a touch typist this can be very disconcerting. Hunt & peck types will probably not find this a problem. Upon closer examination I discovered that unlike some of the better constructed keyboards out there, the wider keys do not have any additional support such as a metal wire clip that can evenly distribute the keypress no matter where your finger hits the key. This is unfortunate since I have previously owned Microsoft's wired keyboards and they never exhibited such annoying behavior. I now find myself often missing proper capitalization on many words or my typing speed slows down because I have to go back and correct mistakes.One other small annoyance is that the keys make a fairly loud clickety clack sound as you type. This sound seems to get louder and annoying the faster you type.So, if you're a touch-typist, stay away from this keyboard.Hunt & peck typist will probably do just fine.
Exactly what I was looking for. Shipped fasted and fixed up my home network very easily. Nothing special... Just right.
I got this cord for under $5 and it lasted almost a year before the plastic ends broke. I unplugged and replugged it in one or more time a day and was satisfied with it for how much abuse I put it through.
Went to 6 different local stores and always got the wrong harness, after a little research this is the one I needed. Harness is a very cost effective manner to a professional-like installation. Anyone can do it if you have this item.
It does not last nearly as long as the rated Ah implies. I guess you get what you pay for.
This was perfect for my new home office. I wanted good speakers with clear (not distorted)sounds if played loud. It has excellent bass and great sound- FM reception is clear!
I'm not a gamer so I can't give details about that..however, I purchased this card to upgrade the video on a 22" widescreen monitor and 'Wow' is the word to use. The DVD and TV playback through a DVI connection gives an excellent quality picture and Windows Vista Aero is simply stunning. The fan on the card is quiet and installation was easy with the updated drivers downloaded from the NVIDIA site. This card exceeded my expectations.
This is a great camera. I took 2 weeks deciding between Canon A70, S400, Nikon Coolpix 3100, Kodak 6340 and this P8 and finally decided to buy it. It is very similar to the A70 but has a Lithium battery rather than AA and is about 100 grams lighter (and also 100 Euro cheaper in Turkey). The picture quality is very good and even an amateur like me can figure out how the use the camera in 10 minutes without even looking at the manual and start shooting great photos. The USB connection and the software included in the package is very convenient although it is not the fastest available. Highly recommended.
My first label-er and it was a good one. Got it 2 months ago use it almost daily as it very easy to use and for me much faster and neater than my scribbling. Always charged and ready. Have not connected it to the computer so no comments on that application. May have to get my wife one, after she used it she has gotten hooked. I recommend having a back-up carriage on had and purchased on-line as the locals stores are almost double the price. I use the 1/2 for two lines and the 3/4 for three lines on business folders for faster identification.
Bought these for a trip to Mexico. Very portable and did the job nicely to provide music in any location. I bought the Zen Vision M and an AC Adapter - I use the same AC adapter for the Travel Speakers where possible. Good sound as long as you are not looking for "shake the house" volume. Decent output and around 4 hours of life on battery power. Good value for the price in my opinion.
I like the convenience of this camera - it came with two sets of batteries - rechargable and standard lithium. It connects to theUSB port and downloads pictures fast. The downsides: the power button is small and often doesn't turn on/off unless youhold it down. The dock does not charge very well at least forme so sometimes the battery doesn't get charged all the way. Ifyou buy this, I'd recommend getting a case to go with it.
I am taking a bird class, borrowed one of the school binoculars.I bought this one, and OH MAN OH MAN, these are so nice....you might say, 15X70 was cheaper, but yeah...Nikon live up to their reputation.Wow... I am so surprised how sharp and crisp things looks on the binocular,and I wear glasses, which it has fold back action on the eyepiece to adapt to people with glasses.Let me just write this...I don't ever write reviews for anything I order on Amazon.I had to write it because I want people to know they are such a great binoculars for birdwatching!Thanks
This is a beautiful monitor, as it should be for the price. I also bought the SpectraView software direct from NEC; this works with my Gretag-Macbeth Eye-One spectrophotometer to do easy calibrations & the calibration look-up table is then stored in the monitor, not in the video card LUT in the PC. I recommend calibrating to 90 candela for best match to prints. There is an observable change in brightness across the screen, maybe 1/3 f stop, but it would not be noticeable except in side-by-side comparison of two copies of the same image. I wish I'd spent the few hundred dollars for the next size up (24 inch, I think?).
The cable works just fine, but is only five inches instead of the twelve inches needed to connect my components.
I was leery after reading reviews that they break after a few months of every day use, but for the price, I bought them anyways. I used to own a Sony yellow pair of headphones just like this, they worked AWESOME for about 12 yrs. then broke this past summer. As a runner, I loved them because they were light, small, and didn't fall out of my ears like those retched ear buds. I wanted something similar. Unfortunately Sony makes crap now, and this pair I bought just stopped working 5 months later after using them 4-5 days a week for about 30-60 minutes each day. I'm so disappointed I can't find a pair of headphones just like these that actually work for a few years.
I bought these headphones a while back from a store called Factory Direct. They were refurbished, and I got them for only 20 CND dollars! And I must say, they are great for the price I got them for. I use these headphones for my PC, so all you have to do is plug in the receiver -- Pop in some rechargable batteries and go! Some reviewers have said that the headphones are like a 'vice-grip' -- At first, they are... But after a while wearing it, it will 'loosen' up -- I enjoy the headphones quite and bit and they aren't heavy at all! The charging feature is especially convienient. I would totally recommend this product to anyone seeking a good pair of wireless headphones, just make sure you look for the right price!
This has to be the WORSE product ive ever bought online. it was cheaply made, and after a few uses it made a "popping" sound. The screen on my ipod began flashing. Even tho it was a small price, It almost distroyed my ipod! I would NOT recommend this product!
This litte hub is cheap, small and reliable. I was satisfied with the first one I bought, so I bought another.But, contrary to the description, this hub DOES NOT come with a network cable.
They sent me two adapters, when I ordered one and I thought - how nice. Tried one and it didn't work. Tried the other and it didn't work. The plug end seemed loose in the connection hole on my very nice Yamaha receiver. They are in the junk drawer. When I think about it, and I'm in that part of town I will stop by the local Radio Shack and pick one up. It is all ok with me! Why am I spending time wrighting this? ........ Because I was asked.
Absolutely amazing! The clarity and the vibrancy of the picture exceeded my expectations. This TV looks even better at home than in the stores.I also have an Xbox 360, and I felt like a 5 year old at Christmas when I connected it to this TV. I was in awe of the textures, colors, and overall detail. It is a totally different and almost indescribable gaming experience.DVD's (running through a progressive player with component cables) look amazing as well! I've only had the TV for one night, but it has already surpassed every expectation that I had for it.Also, Amazon's delivery worked great! It was handled by a well-know moving company. They called a day before delivery to confirm the delivery date, and they also called an hour before arriving at my house, so I had time to get home without waiting around for them.
Works great so far, FAST with a card reader to download images. No problems so far after about a month...Will update if anything goes wrong with it!
There are several other choices in this market, and if I were buying a router again (which I may have to do), I would stay far away from the RP 114. Ours locks up several times a day, with three people using it. Typically, if one of us is connecting to a web server that is down, it hangs the entire router for a few minutes, or longer. We then have to continually reset it. REALLY annoying. I don't want to have to think about a router several times a day; it should work in the background, but this one doesn't.
The Canon backpack really does the job. It fits my Canon digital cameras, lenses, plus accessories and is easy to carry as a sling or full backpack.
A great pack all around: all of the earlier comments (including balance, ventilance, organization) are spot-on. The single disappointing element of this purchase as the shipping. After having paid for "next day" service, the order took almost THREE days to process, then an additional TWO days to ship. I literally could have driven to the vendor and picked the pack up in less time and at lower cost.
Tiffen 58mm is working properly on my Rebel XTI. No complaints besides the expendive shipping I paid.
First, Linksys router's MAC addresses are blacklisted by AT&amp;T Cable Broadband, thus you must clone the MAC address to get it working. That is not really an issue for some people but for others who expected plug-and-play would be frustrated without going through the tech support. This is not really Linksys' fault.Second, the range for the wireless part is simply way too short. Despite what the box says, the range I was able to get is about 20 feet, which is not all that much. Depending on your card, you might be able to get it longer but the range is simply too short to be useful.
I was on the verge of abandoning hope of seeing my data again, so I decided to tear the unit apart. Unlike in my younger days, when such an effort would have ended in the emergency room, I was careful not to gouge myself with the small screwdriver. After getting the plastic stips off of the sides, the unit practically fell apart, revealing an ordinary Maxtor internal drive. I placed the drive in my PC, hooked it up to an available connector on the DVD writer ribbon, attached power, and my data was back.
I agree with the other reviewer about the "gradual wake" feature. I too enjoy listening to the radio for a few minutes as I wake up, but such is life. It gets me up faster, anyway.What drew me to this product is its compatibility with 4th-gen iPods. I got my iPod very shortly before the iPod video came out, and am often dismayed and disappointed at the un-availability of accessories. That said, this product works great with my good-old 4th-gen.Please note, the speakers and sound quality on here are not the best. DON'T plan on using this to replace your home stereo, or instead of getting a high-quality iPod boombox. But for the purpose of waking up, or just listening to some tunes while doing homework or cleaning my room, it certainly suffices.The remote feature is nice for using it to listen to music, however, it doesn't have a very good range and you must use it at a fairly precise angle. It is also limited in function (at least in my experience thus far), that is, you can use it to adjust volume or skip forward or backward between tracks, but it doesn't have the full capability of the scroll wheel (moving between artists/albums/playlists etc.) to fully control the iPod.Bonus feature: this device automatically charges your iPod as it's docked. No more fumbling with the AC adaptor or constantly clogging up a USB/Firewire port. That in itself makes it all the more useful!Hope this helps. Happy shopping :)
Pros: Outstanding picture quality, surprisingly low noise level, fast startup time, magnesium body, USB 2.0 PC interface.Cons: power off/on button is located too close to the shutter.
Didn't work, did absolutley nothing. Don't buy this, it will not do anything! Waste of my money and time. Worthless.
Very handy product...don't have to be at a computer to keep your ipod's battery charged! All you need is an outlet...which are easier to come by than computers!
Not much to say either good or bad about this product. I use it to protect my lens and it serves that purpose well.
Buyer beware: This product doesn't support anything past Win 95 or Win 98, maybe even ME (not sure about the latter -- doesn't say anything on the box). Checking their driver site, they don't have any drivers online either, and don't seem interested in producing any (at least based on the silence).I have to say, it was a disappointment to me that they aren't supporting anything more modern.
Macs are notorious for having not enough USB connections...this inexpensive device solves the problem and has a great color...looks nice. A nice little present for my daughter...the only mac user in this house.
Since I spent a good deal of money on my setup at home another $100 (after rebate) was well worth it. Havent noticed a major difference in audio or video but now I dont have to worry about my equipment.
In spite of some bad experiences reported by other customers in the Internet, after some weeks of usage I have no claims. Card works ok.
Fast SATA Drive Fan included and 7200RPM! GREAT for video,audio Internal fan makes it run cooler. Universal firmware supports all devices, automatic detection for ATA or SATA protocol
Works great as advertised. Used to connect my Macbook Pro to an LCD TV for video streaming. You 'll need a separate 3.5mm audio cable to transmit the sound.
I bought this thing when it came up in my gold box offers. I had no idea what it even was when it came up, so I clicked on it and read the reviews. Based on the reviews, I decided that I must get one! It makes loading the pictures onto the computer so easy, and since I'm not using the camera to do it, it saves on batteries!! For as inexpensive as this thing is, it is more than worth to buy it just to save on batteries. The camera makers should just include it with the camera!!
Picked up this HD DVR to work with my Toshiba 42HP95 plasma screen.First the good things. It works seemlessly with the TV Guide On Screen guide. I know there were problems with the TV Guide in the 2004 Toshiba TVs but so far I haven't had any problems with mine and the one touch recording and future recording capabilites work well. The DVR also records HD programming. That alone was worth the money. I was paying $20/month for that capability from the cable company. So for the basic stuff it works well.What it doesn't do well. I knew before purchasing this that it didn't have an internal tuner. The DVR works in conjuntion with the TV's tuner. What that means is that if you're recording a program you cannot even change the input on the TV. The other problems I've found is that while you're recording a program you can't even pause live TV or watch a previously recorded program. The latter I'm assuming is because there is no built in tuner. I can see that I won't be retiring my ReplayTVs yet but at least it gives me an option when I want to record an HD program.
I've had mine for nearly a year. Use it in the car all the time. My car stereo has a CD player but no cassette deck or auxiliary input. This thing is perfect for use with my MP3 player, cassette player (books on tape), and shortwave radio.Having 4 available frequencies is good for traveling, when near a local station that's using one of them (they tend to be college stations, with relatively weak signals, so they fade quickly &amp; don't 'bleed' into nearby frequencies). This thing usually overpowers any station, however - has a pretty strong signal, although I sometimes have to move it around a bit to get clear reception (due to the car's frame?). Outside of the car, the signal stays strong for at least 50 feet.I recommend using rechargeable AAA batteries - they'll perform well as this device drains fairly quickly. And the on/off button is sensitive, so it turns on when not in use unless you store it carefully in the car. I've wasted a few sets of batteries by tossing the thing in the back seat.
Light, sturdy and capacious. I have one for my laptop, bought my wife one for school - she's a teacher and fills it to the brim, she loves it.A great product and a great value.
I bought my Canon Elura 70 and after four hours of use (4 one-hour tapes recorded) the tape compartment refused to close. The camera was sent to Canon Factory Service for repair. Canon has the most horrible customer service I have ever seen in my life. I sent the camera and never received any feedback from Canon. An entire month passed and they didn't sent me a single email nor a single phone call to acknowledge the receipt of the camara. I called them many times. In the fourth time, an enlightened sould gave me my order # and they found the camera. They shipped the camera back to me but after a few recordings, the tape compartment was not closing again. My Canon Elura 70 will now go to where it deserves most: the garbage bin. I will never again in my life buy anything from these crooks. There is one word that defines what Canon products are: CRAP. If you are in the market for a Digital Camcorder I would strongly recommend you to stay away from the Canon Eluras. Go for a SONY. SONY products are more expensive than the Canon Elura 70, but believe me, they will save you a lot of headaches.
Not happy at all with the quality of this cable. I would recommend Swell brand over this because at the least the Swell brand has your copper grade graded shielding + an aluminum jacket over the core foam insulator providing an added layer of shielding.
The side mounted track ball system really makes a difference in using it. The mouse buttons are easier to use this way and the thumb control of the ball is easy (some retraining of my thumb had to be done). This saves some of my realistate on my small desk and allows full use of the system.
I waited and waited and waited for Mac OS to be released by Slingbox. This company is long on promise but doesn't understand that words are supposed to mean something. Finally, they release a version for Mac OS 10 and I bought one on Amazon,com. It turns out that it was for Tiger only and I had OS10,3,9 not 10.4 required. So I had to pop for Tiger, which is in itself very nice, but I'm still bitter at Slings "communication" or lack there of. The product itself is awesome. I am stunned that something like this exists. After my trials and tribulations with an inept marketing plan, I must say I love my Slingbox.
PalmOne Tungsten E HandheldExcellent customer service. Product arrived in "like new" condition, as originally described. Vendor provided great setup instructions as well as discs for both essential and optional software.
For it's price the sound may be descent, but if you want to use headphones for private listening, be advised you are in for a surprise. Turns out, when you plug in the headphones the only sound you get is what comes through your soundcard, and you cannot adjust the volume with the volume control on the speakers. Further, you can only control the volume using your operating systems volume control. So, if your sound card only gives a low volume sound even with it's volume control turned up full that is all the sound you will get, making these speakers useless and a waste of money. I mean, since all I get when I use headphones is the low volume that comes straight from the soundcard, why do I need these speakers? I could have just plugged my headphones straight into my soundcard and saved my money. Kind of interesting that for a company called "Logitech", they didn't put much "logic" into this headphone design.
I had hoped to use this device to get a PS/2 keyboard and mouse working with a new Gigabyte motherboard that only has one PS/2 port. I could not get both devices to work with the motherboard. Using this adapter with ONLY a keyboard works fine. Using this adapter with ONLY a wheelmouse does not seem to work; the scroll wheel does not operate. Using this adapter with both devices attached results in a working keyboard and a mouse whose scrollwheel does not work. So, my 3 stars is mostly because I suspect the scroll wheel on mice and this adapter is a dubious combo.
Very good camera, takes excellent quality pictures. I have definitely gotten my money's worth out of it. The only thing is they could've included a bigger memory card with it, but new one's aren't that expensive.
Visioneer has made digital cameras affordable, but you can do better with a little bit more money. I took over 2,000 pics with my camera in the course of one year before it gave out. Now I have to go out and buy another camera. I called Visioneer and they do not do repairs. Visioneer is a basic and descent intro level camera...but you get what you pay for. For another $75 you can go out and get a good Sony or Olympus with better service. But if you don't want to spend the money you get what you pay for with Visioneer
I have had this camera for about 6 months now, and have never had any trouble with it. It is small enough to carry in your purse or pocket, and the video quality is better than I expected for the low-priced camera that it is. The software works fine with WindowsXP, but it is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VISTA! And there will not be any upgrade available to enable it to work with Vista, per customer support. So, let the buyer beware! It is possible to upload videos to a Vista computer, but it is a little tricky. And it makes Windows Media Player crash...
I have had the same problem reported by others. Two months out of warranty (purchased 11/2003), I could not power up the Dell. The tech support folks pointed me to the motherboard as well. Since a test kit showed the power supply was actually OK, I almost believed I needed a new board. But after reading comments here and elsewhere, I swapped out the power supply and the Dell fired up instantly. Obviously, Dell has at least one bad batch of power supplies in the 4600 series. I hope they are able to recognize and compensate those who have had to supplement the hardware at their own expense, just outside the warranty period.
So far this is the best telephoto lens for the money that I've found. It takes very sharp, high quality pictures of birds and other wildlife, which was why I bought it. The IS a little noisy and sometimes the AF has trouble finding small subjects with buzy backgrounds, but this is rarely a problem in most shooting situations.I owned the Sigma 150-500 lens, which took decent pictures at full zoom, but photos from this 300 f4/L, even cropped way down, are still considerably sharper than from the Sigma lens. I'm speaking, for example, of the fine details of hummingbird feathers. The Sigma couldn't capture them (even using a tripod), but the Canon 300 f4/L does so with ease. Also, color, contrast, bocah, etc. are L quality as expected. What is nice is this lens isn't too terribly big and heavy compared to the much more expensive L telephoto lenses, and its more affordable.I now use this lens with the Kenko 1.4 converter, which gives very nice results. Retains sharpness quite well.Warning---this lens does not work with the new Canon 2x III teleconverter. Autofocus does not work. The information on this new teleconverter is very misleading. If you require AF, don't buy this converter for your 300 f/4 L lens.
It was easy to hook up and it works great. I havent had any problems with the speed.
It was a very tight fit to get it in there, when I first got it I thought "Oh no, I bought a size too small, but I checked and it said 9x12, after some careful forcing I fit it in there, and it seems to hold it well. I'm not sure if the constant squeeze is good for it, but its done what I wanted from it so far.
I purchased these for my son's Sony Walkman, thinking that the end would be that of typical headphone jacks. Wrong! The end of these had a flat, wide end that I have never seen before. My son was able to still use them for a while, but I had to make some modifications and then tape the end to keep it from falling out of the Walkman's headphone jack! Unfortunately during a fishing trip, the tape did not hold and my son's new walkman fell into the lake. Consequently, the water ruined the player. I have never owned or really looked at an iPod's configuration and was totally unaware that there was a difference in the headphone jack's specs. So do not buy these headphones if you do not have an iPod or compatible generic brand! I learned the hard way! It certainly would have been nice if a photo was posted showing what the end of these actually looked like or insert a statement in the description noting that thse will not properly fit non-iPod or compatibles items. This would definatley help consumers like myself from purchasing the wrong headphones! For the short time that they did work (with my modification) the sound was pretty good, though not Bose quality!
These were to be a gift to my granddaughter for her to use at an upcoming HM concert. They arrived defective... stereoscopic fusion - is a term that may explain the defect - it was off - what you see is two images slightly askew, over lapping. Amazon was excellent in taking them back and issuing full credit.
OP/TECH 6701252 Gotcha Wrist StrapThis is a wider, more comfortable wrist strap than any that will come in the camera box as an "free" accessory. I prefer the comfort and security of these wider, padded velcro straps.Everyone knows what a wrist strap does and some of us have had to let go of the camera suddenly. This strap won't cut into your wrist when that happens. (It has happened to me while walking the dogs.)As a matter of fact they are comfortable to have on your wrist and so you won't resent it or forget to use it. My wrist is so used to wearing this kind of strap that I feel uneasy if it isn't in place first.There are wider straps out there and I prefer them but I did order this one for my husband who really doesn't care but likes to shoot out the window as we drive along. He can feel the strap in place and knows that he can point and shoot (without a nag from me.)It is not easy to insert into that tiny slot on the camera. I just used the original strap because I was in a hurry and attached this strap to that strap. One of these days....
In the last three weeks, in my workshops, I have witnessed 4, that's 4 Hoya polarizer filters fall apart in my or my student's hands, one purchased the day before at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite National Park. What's even more disturbing is this is an old problem. Google "hoya polarizer filters" and you'll find narratives about this dating back 6 years. And they do scratch easily... No more Hoya for me. No wonder you see so many Hoya filters at deep discounts lately; the word is getting around. Buy anything but Hoya...
There is really not much I can say about a telephone line coupler except that it works or does not work as intended. This one works and serves the purpose for which I bought it.
Great to protect electronics in your entertainment center. Great features for the money. Only one side is backed up by ups. Pretty heavy and built to last.
This product only offered minimal reception. There was quite a bit of static. The directions were not clear, probably written in China where it was most likely produced. It was also difficult to find 3 sequential stations that were not transmitting some type of service. This product was worth no more than $5 for the quality it offered.
Both the clamp and grommet mounting system work flawlessly. Currently they are holding a 22in Acer and 19in Gateway. If you look closely, you will find a lot of these products in hospitals which is a excellent testament to their quality I think. The wire-routing can get a bit tight if you are running a dvi, vga, power, and usb cable through it all and do make sure all your cables are long enough to utilize the full range of motion.
This camera was a new model just released when I purchased it. I was after the C-5060 but to was able to get the 7.1 megapixel camera with the even sharper pictures for just a couple of bucks more. Olympus makes quality cameras, though they tend to always be changing models, and this new model is definitely that. There is a bit of a learning curve to properly use this camera, but once done it is quite simple to get high quality shots all the time, inside or outside, night or day, sunny or cloudy. The wide angle zoom is very nice, however to really get wide angle landscape or inside group photos you need to get the .45 wide angle lens attachment. Also the 3.0 telephoto attachment, too while you're at it. It is not necessary to buy these attachments and adapter at Olympus. Check J&R Photo and 47th Street Photo on the web for high quality lenses at a fraction of the Olympus price. 1st rate quality and professional help, if needed. Also, the 32 megabyte Xd picture card will hold only a very few shots with any kind of printable resolution so get at least a 512 megabyte card that will allow you some shots before you fill it up. 512 mb cards can be found with a bit of shopping for 1/3 the Olympus price. All in all this is a very quality mid-range camera that should be suitable for most enthusiasts and those who prefer easy to get quality photos.
I purchased this for my daughters birthday gift. An Ipod, this is a great purchase. Has a very strong connection.Glad I got this product.
I am disappointed with the performance of this router. I havea small wireless network of three computers with non-netgar wireless cards. This router occasionally hangsup andthen needs to be rebooted.I have tried upgrading the firmware, disabling WEP. However problempersists and netgear techsupport is not of any help.
I bought this when I got my first mac, a mac mini. I figured I could buy an apple keyboard cheap on ebay, but they sell for 80-percent of retail, even used. I decided I would rather spend $25 than $50 on a keyboard, so I got this MacAlly. It has worked fine, from the first plug in. I think the mac asked me to press one key because it was undefined. It has good touch and matches the white mac theme.
Purchased this DVD player as a Christmas gift. So far it appears to be working fine. Good picture quality.
Well I was shocked! On such a great sale and the sound is super nice. I love the ease of the phone call quality to! Only thing I didn't realize is that the headphones are built to allow you to hear things around you which I dont mind but can be annoying
This is my first review ever and my first time ever having trouble with an Amazon seller. I purchased the unit and it arrived in timely fashion, however it was missing the connector speed ring which is clearly stated in the item description is included. After three attempts to contact Samy's Cameras (and a phone call so I guess that's four), I received an email saying "We don't have that part available to ship, we can't ship you the part because we don't sale the unit in that form, Amazon does all the product description for us." So I have a softbox with no speed ring. After contacting B&H, I was told the Small LiteDome they sale (same item) does include a speed ring and sells for $45. So why does Samy's sell it at $48 and then require me to by a $34 speed ring? I was so disappointed. They offered a refund. I turned it down, because I'd have to send the item back and they order another until somewhere else (I won't by from Samy's again). I've already been down long enough and missed two assignments so I just ordered a speed ring. Please check with the seller before you buy to make sure this unit includes all the parts it says it is supposed to!
Excellent Product! Just what I was looking for, it took a little longer to arrive than I wanted but happy to have it.
I purchased this Zenith 32" LCD as a replacement in my bedroom. The TV is great. Picks up analog, digital, and high def channels over the cable system and the picture quality is amazing. As always with Zenith, the quality goes in before the name goes on.
This item worked as advertised and was easy to use and mount to the wall. Perfect form factor for a small home or office installation. I did, however, manage to crack the plastic on it while working with it so the face plate basically pops off the mounting bracket. Doesn't stop it from working and it gets walled up in a basement closet anyway so not a huge deal, but kind of annoying that it snapped that easily.
Forget the Bose. This is the one!It will be interesting to see how the new i-Deck performs next to this, but at the moment this is the only iPod speaker system to own.
excellent - can't believe they work so well and they're half the price as Bose. Used them on 24 hr trip - couldn't do another trip without them.
My company owns this camera to use at work to take complimentary pictures for our customers. I chose this camera/printer dock to buy for my daughter's 15th birthday, it is perfect for her 1st digital camera. Easy to use and print. Personally, I am a photo "nut" and I own a much more expensive complex camera, so it's not for me. But she's going to love it, and it didn't cost an arm and a leg.....I love the fact that everything she needs comes together so I didn't have to buy everything seperately. Highly recommended for a first timer or one who doesn't want all the technical stuff!!
I love my earphones. I am hard of hearing and had quit listening to music. With my earphones, I can now hear anything I want to on my computer.Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones
Four AA batteries come with the charger. After charging the batteries, I inserted two of them into my camera. After 5 minutes of use, my camera indicated that the batteries needed recharging. I removed them and inserted the other two. They worked for two pictures. I stored the camera and tried to used it a few days later only to find that it would not come on. I inserted the first two batteries that had been recharged. They seemed to work for the few minutes that I used it at that time. A week or two later, I tried to turn on my camera and they were dead. The bottom line is that the batteries are worthless or the charger doesn't fully charge the batteries. Since I do not use my camera for weeks at a time, I did not realize this until after the 30-day return period had passed. My choice now is to purchase rechargable batteries and hope that the issue was the batteries and not the charger.
I'm a professional sound designer. I spend hours wearing headphones every day. So, when I was looking for a light weight, comfortable set that I could wear for play (not work) after quite a bit of reading I decided to buy the HD570's. But when I got them, I was very surprised that they sounded as bad as they do.These were to act as my computer gaming 'phones, but during passages (such as thunder) or sudden low end effects (like a heavy door opening) the sound would just splatter and distort quite badly. Not only that, but the mids were muddy and the highs dark. Even more surprising, the HD570's don't sound as good as the low-end Sennheiser open-air phones that I generally use for gaming and which cost about a third as much.On a positive note, the HD570's are very comfortable and can be worn for hours without fatigue.For the time being, I'm using the cans I use for serious sound work, my Fostex T20's, which never distort.I just wanted something that was a bit lighter and easier to wear for extended game play.
This is a great telesscope for beginners, and is small enough to carry along on campouts, where you can really see the night sky.
This player is a great buy. the hack works perfectly, but even without it this player is perfectly functional. I am still a little confused about filenames and stuff though. I think this player has a limit of a certain amount of characters for filenames. Some players don't actually read long filenames, this one does though :). the directory option is Great, it makes everything so organised and much easier. the main features of 2.10 upgrade are, faster everything and more organised everything. You have to experiment writing stuff, i'm still not sure how the long filenames work, but i've only had it 2 days. Tip: If you're going to flash it, do it as soon as you get it, to take advantage of the return policy. The sound quality is great, the headphones that come with it are great, but i bought some koss plugs which should arrive within the next few days. the dancing men are a little annoying...but hey, its something to watch when ur bored...really really bored. This player is DEFINETLY worth the money, [price] is not much for such an advanced player.EDIT: I worked out filenames and stuff, this thing supports joliet (!!!) which is great! another piece of advice before buying this player - Check out the Forums at mp3.com on portables, i got Alot of information there. The Hack is quite simple, but i advise to upgrade to iRiver 2.00 as it is better than rio's 2.10. Here is a Page devoted to how to do the hack, hope it helps...
This product performed very well. I am happy with the purchase, and would recommend it.Item was quickly shipped and well packaged.
I'm not an e740 owner, but I got very close to buying one, I'm happy I learned how crappy it is in time! I've had an iPaq H3630 (yes the very first one!) since it was released - people complained about that too, but never in the same way as with this Toshiba PDA! I've only had to replace the stylus lock (done it myself!), otherwise I had no problems whatsoever, not even with tired batteries. I'm using the latest ActiveSync and I've even dropped it on the floor a few times!Compaq did it and did it right the first time, and they support their products, sometimes even after they've been discontinued. They said they would release a PPC 2002 upgrade and they did - even at a reasonable price, too bad PPC 2003 won't fit in a 16 MB ROM, otherwise I think they would have released that too...I'm in the market for a smaller, faster unit with built-in WiFi (and preferably also Bluetooth) and built-in CF slot - too bad the DELL Axiom X3 doesn't have Bluetooth and CF, otherwise I would go for that - any recommendations? (same features as the Toshiba, only reliable and equally aggressively priced).Good luck to all you unhappy Toshiba users...
i have bought alot of these professer teaches cd's and they are well worth it. They are interactive on the computer and I like the way it works.
Purchased this for my Nikon D5100. It fits nicely for my camera with 18mm-55mm lense.Does not seem to have room for camera with 55mm-300mm lens. They have other size for this.
Don't overlook this lens. It does not have the longest zoom range available. But the F2.8 maximum aperature, the very serviceable 28-105mm range, the weight and size, the high quality of material and optics, and the price make this a pleasure to use and carry. If you want to carry only one lens, you need a longer range than this one has. But if you are going to carry two or more lenses, this one deserves to be in your bag.
Love it, if your looking for solid protection against drops, bangs and rough environments...this is your case. If your just looking for something pretty with no real need to protect your ipod...you wont like this.
this product works as listed, other than the only drawback being that it does muffle sound quality when used to lower volume.
slick, easy to use. fuse holder is a bit larger than it looks. hard to make look neat. those are minor issues. this is an excellent product. does exactly what it is designed to do. comes with enough wire on either end to splice with. is really 10 ga, not like some of the cheap ass chinese stuff that says 10 ga and turns out to be some where between 14 and 16 ga ( much, much smaller than 10 ga ).
These headphones served me fairly well as far as the auditory side is concerned, but as for comfort, they performed far below my expectations. My ears began to ache after just 30 minutes of use, no matter what size adjustment I used. I have found that I seem to have sensitive ears and that may have been the problem, seeing as other people use these headphones without discomfort.If in your experience you have sensitive ears, do not purchase these headphone.
I bought this headset to use with voice recognition software. The headset is light, comfortable, and very accurate. For voice-recognition, it is very important to be able to position the headset the same way each time. This headset allows you to do that very easily, producing excellent voice-recognition accuracy. I am very pleased with this headset and I would recommend it to others. This review was written with the Plantronics headset, and voice-recognition.
Amazon.com and five other companies advertised this product through BizRate's Web site as a 400GB external Hard Drive Combo!!! I fell for it and all I got was an empty plastic box that had a sticker on it that said hard drive sold separately!! The box is just a kit with connectors, a fan, and a cover for a hard drive...not worth $68.00. I'm sure this review won't be posted!!
The price is under the price in the street,and the Hand held is excelent...Good Deal
Just used this for the first time with my Panasonic DVX100B, a fairly large camera, and it had enough room for the camera, some papers, and ton of other things, a 6' mic cable, several extra tapes, and still had room. The bag is not secure enough for rough handling or freight baggage handling, but for carrying in and out of my car, it's perfect. Also, it looks like a gym bag, so it's not begging to be stolen.
Great for the kitchen. The small size doesn't bother me since I often just listen to TV while I'm working. The controls are a little small, but being cable ready you an just tune it to one channel and leave it there.I plan to use one of these for a security camera placed at the front door so I can see who is there, before I answer the door.This would be good for backing up a recreational vehicle with a remote camera. If mounted on the ceiling of a car, it would work great for use as a back seat TV.Compact Size: 5 starsPicture quality: 5 starsPicture size: 2 starsControls: 3 starsVersatility: 5 stars
This remote looked like the alternative to a bowl of remotes sitting on my coffee table. We've had a half dozen promising remotes and each suffered some weakness. The biggest drawback for someone like me who changes out components is that the programming is totally a drag. Our favorite had been the MX-500 from Home Theater Master. But even this inexpensive powerhouse presented challenges when you added a device or swapped out the DVD player. So we had great expectations of the Harmony 880 -- but we've not been able to fully realize the potential of the device because of a complete lack of customer support from Logitech. It seems that although they knew fully well how many units they sold, they did not prepare their web interface to make the programming quick, easy or intuitive. And, in fact, for two days have been off-line more than on. I'm on my sixth hour of trial and frustration. Over and over, half way through the steps to program my remote their site responds with "heavy traffic" and I'm given the Logitech boot. When I go to their customer service site, I'm met with the same "heavy traffic" message and asked to try back later. When I finally get through and send an email to them the site re-directs and I'm told again that they can't handle the traffic.
This mouse is the best one I have ever used! After an easy installation, I was impressed with the fine ergonomic shape of the mouse-something that most mice lack. Zoom buttons are there, but I don't use them much. Single AA battery powered and lasts for up to 5 months, longer if you turn it off after every use. I like not being tethered to a wire which makes this ideal for Notebooks. This little cordless is a Revolution!
I decided I wanted to listen to radio stations, so I got this radio right here. For only $500, this great sounding radio is... well, great. It picks up radio stations on both AM and FM bands. It's not an XM satellite, though. I know because the stations change whenever I take it to a different area. This thing is so cool and expensive that it should have its own insurance policy. For 500 bucks I expected it to do my laundry too. But then I realized it's not a laundry unit -- it's a RADIO. And what a fine radio it is.So, the next time you wanna listen to the radio, buy a Bose. It's the most glorious way to spend $499. I don't know why it doesn't qualify for Amazon's free shipping, since it's over $25. But it sure is a nice radio.
I am a big fan of the Op/Tech straps and this is no exception. The fast detach feature of the strap makes it easy to share a strap among different cameras.
Used acouple products, none work like this one, really works good, looks like new again,no streeks
Not exactly plug-n-play; but, Cisco's Customer Support 'chat' session was easy, thorough, fast AND they follow-up via email with the entire chat discussion for your files if you want to save it. Amazing! Technology, in my opinion, is wonderful - when it works. Cisco helped me make this hardware work!
This fan never worked from the time i took it out of the box will not osculate just clicks.JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK.
These have to be the biggest pieces of junk i have ever used. I figured because they were 2.4ghz they might be better than the 900 mhz pair i had. They weren't they have a fair less range than the 900mhz do. Don't bother buying them i throw them in the trash after having them for 2 days. Waste of time and money.
Zero stars is more like it. No matter what I did in the way of configuration, it would not work. I have wasted nearly a week of my time trying to get this piece of junk to hold a configuration, to no avail. Finally, my frustration with it grew so intense that I took it to my garage and "fixed" it with a mallet. I can assure you, it will not be giving anyone else problems. Avoid at all costs.
This is my first digital camera purchase, so i was a bit worried about getting a dud with so many to choose from. i was looking for one that would allow me to indulge in a hobby of picture taking but not bust my budget. all the other reviews have really gone over the pros and cons of the camera, and i really agree with it all. the macro mode works good, the multi burst mode at first wasen't a real big selling point but i got playing with it and i really like it, i didn't understand reading about it that it take multiple pictures with one press of the button, giving it a slow motion effect, the individule pictures are smaller in size (640 X 400 it looks like) but cool none the less. the movie mode is sweet, yes it would really be great to have a stabilizing system but it give good movies with good sound quality. the zoom works great, but as with all cameras in this price range it would be nice to have more than a 3x zoom, digital zoom hasn't been all that amazing. someone said the photo quality wasnt that great, maybe he's some expert (yeah right) but the quality is better than my freinds 3 and 4 MP cameras. the batteries have lasted pretty well but definetly keep a pair on hand. i ordered a 256mb Pro memorey card the next day from sandisk because the 32 just dosent cut it and i want to record the hi-res movies. the only real con i have about the camera is a lack of any photo editing software. guess I'll have to look for some software. i also bought a $5 camera bag too. over all for a single guy who wanted a good camera to take hiking and camping and to get some family shots too, I'm really happy with it. i give it five because it really dosent have any major defect for the price, features and ease of use (oh yeah i love the easy interface and button set up)
The Creative Headset HS-400 is a quality set of headphones with a nice adjustable microphone. Whether you're using it for gaming, chatting, teleconferencing or internet phone applications, this unit is well worth a look.The set is nicely designed for those that like the behind the head style of headset. The headphones won't sit as firmly on your head, but they will leave your hair untouched.The ear pads are made from soft foam and are very comfortable to use over a long time period. The bass and mid-range tones are decent for this type of headset, especially in this price range.The Microphone arm is also easily moved from the left side to the right side based on your preference. There is also volume control with a microphone mute switch, for those multitaskers out there. :)Creative says that it is "a noise cancelling microphone." I have no complaints about the microphone, but the HS-600's microphone seems a little bit better. That could just be because of the adjustable head on the other model.Creative HS-600 Headset with Noise Cancelling MicrophoneThe bottom line is, if you prefer the behind-the head style and the headphones are more important than the microphone, than the HS-400 is for you. Otherwise, look into the HS-600 for a more stable fit and a microphone with a nice adjustable head.It's hard to find good wireless headsets in this price range, but hopefully that will change. If you don't mind the wired connection, this set is worth a look. Enjoy!
The YP-T7X is a solid mp3 player. The FM radio works well. It is a good device to use while running. I also have a Creative Zen and the two devices are complimentary (one for storing all of my music and one for use while running).
First and foremost, I have a Vista operating system. I picked up the GeForce FX5200 last year in order to clone my screen. That card was terrible. My screen would flicker and my audio would crackle when I scrolled down pages. I was desperate for a replacement, but I didn't want to spend too much being that my needs are fairly basic. I picked up this card about two weeks ago. I had an initial scare because my system wouldn't turn on after installation. After removing the prior video driver and maximizing the power settings, the problem was solved. My computer now performs much better. My Vista rating went from 2.5 to 5.9. The colors look crisp and vibrant and I have no issues whatsoever with flickering. For $60, you can't go wrong. My faith in PNY has been restored.
My tractor is really noisy. Add the leaf vacuum and I've not been able to really enjoy the detail in my tunes until I started using these. I was using ear buds with construction quality ear protectors over them. That was working pretty well, but I was not getting the full range of sound, nor the quiet passages, as I would have liked. I discovered these in-ear earphones and am amazed at how much better the sound is--without the other head set at all. At first, I still put that over these earphones, but then found it wasn't necessary, which greatly pleased me because I wanted to wear a wide brimmed straw hat for protection in the summer.I'm getting great sound with all the nuances I enjoy and without having to turn the sound up to ear splitting levels. I also enjoy the less bulky arrangement. Because these are far more noise canceling than any headsets, I've also enjoyed being able to sit at the car dealer during service with their TV blaring and not be at all disturbed. In fact, on one occasion I found I'd forgotten my iPod, and just used these earphones attached to nothing (!) to eliminate the noise that distracted me from my reading. The service manager had to come tap me on the shoulder because I didn't hear him call me. That is a good thing.I've used the earphones a lot at this point and have no problem keeping them clean. The cord is too long for me (I'm 5'4") which can be a pain so I've added a tiny soft reel to wrap up part of the cord. When doing yard work, I thread the cord up inside my shirt to keep it out of the way and appreciate the attached clip that helps secure the cord in case I pull on it accidentally. The in-ear units are very soft and do not bother me even after long wearing.I'm easily distracted and think these earphones are terrific, not only for giving me a pure listening experience with my music, but even to serve as comfortable ear plugs in noisy environments.
I am a mildly active person and don't have time to worry about all of my equipment. Enter the Speck tough skin. This case, although adding to the size of the ipod, shields it in a thick layer of rubber/silicone. There is also a hard plastic screen cover that has a rubber ring to prevent it from sliding around. Once placed inside the case, I feel the ipod is as indestructible as an ipod could be. I have dropped mine on several occasions and it just bounces in the case with no harm to the equipment. The only issue with dropping it, is the pause in the music! I have not tried other cases, but I have no reason to. The Speck case does a perfect job of protecting my ipod and it has that ever cool slightly high-teck military look.
What more do you want with a power strip?I've got phone and network lines plugged in here before distribution to my desk. There's also room to plug in lots of pieces of equipment including those with big bulky transformers. Similar size units from companies like Monster are about five times the price.Of course I haven't had any problems as of yet to test the warranty out and I hope that I never have to.
I had bought this for my Daughter who has a very active 18 month old. They are in the car alot and she was watching her videos from her video player that was placed on the arm rest of her SUV. When I saw this I had to have it. This was a perfect fit. It hangs between the seat and my grandaughter loves watching her Disney movies and educational DVDs. This case is very well made and easy to install. If you do not have a DVD player installed in you car this is the answer. Best investment that I have bought on line.Thanks
I received the Kodak Printer Dock for Christmas. I knew I was going to be travelling in January and wanted to bring my printer dock with me, so I was looking for a good quality bag. This bag is great and protects the printer dock. It comes with a detachable camera bag. I already had one but its a great little spot to hold other items. I find that this bag has plenty of room to hold the printer dock, extra paper and cartridges, the owner's manual (I'm still new using the printer dock!) and all the cords and wires for the printer dock and the camera.
i HAVE ONLY HAD THIS COMPUTER ONE WEEK. SO FAR IT IS LIGHT YEARS AHEAD OF OUR OLD DELL.
Unfortunately, there are serious omissions and discrepancies in the online description at Amazon and in Amazon's recommended compatible products (WD20EARS Green SATA).NEEDS:1. I intended to use my unit with a primarily OSX network, mixed with Windows systems relying to substantially lesser extents on the resources I intended to maintain in this enclosure.2.A. A functionality I was also counting on, was to swap in and out of the enclosure, a great many SATA backup and resource drives I have archived.2.B. A desire of this was to preserve color coded file system branches, specialized icons, and so forth, as is vital to regular objects of professional archiving.SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY INADEQUATE (?)Upon opening the box, a quick look at the "System Requirements" in the Quick Install Guide indicates: "Windows 7, Vista, or XP." It's not clear whether you absolutely cannot use the drive with UNIX systems, but both the online and bundled documentation should make this clear from the outset, so that we're not purchasing the wrong unit, and so that it's clear what path to pursue (if any) for an intended implementation. Discovering this alone upon receiving the product might have warranted a return, but this was not itself a critical deciding factor in my return, because of the several further, even more serious issues.D-LINK SUPPORT FAILS TO RETURN CALLOnce it became clear from the bundled instructions that the unit will format your existing archive drives (to what is not entirely clear, and the support of further required behaviors is also not clear), I put in a call to D-LINK tech support. I was notified that no person who could support that unit was available; that someone would call me in half an hour. I never got that call; and I do suppose a reason is that in engaging the customer's *usual* needs, support efforts are finding they can't please the customer with the behavior and support capabilities of the product. Just smells like cut and run to me -- anyway... (but otherwise, I might have stuck with it if it looked like we could make this unit work for a reasonably compromised set of goals).UNIT AUTO-FORMATS DRIVESBecause the unit auto-formats the drives you install into it, it certainly can't work for my purposes.UNDECLARED FORMAT INTRODUCES FURTHER QUESTIONSBecause the resultant format is not declared in the online product information, a purchaser cannot determine if the format supports desirable archiving behavior, such as preserving specialized icons, etc. A further issue is whether the resultant format will serve further reasonable purposes, such as swapping archival drives in and out of other systems. I really think it's a bad concept not to support pre-formatted drives, specializing in an intended, native format. For many usual purposes, you could really, easily end up orphaning your intended backup.NO WDxxEARS DRIVE SUPPORT!!! (DESPITE FACT AMAZON CART RECOMMENDS PURCHASE)I had several WD20EARS 2TB SATA drives I wanted to use with this enclosure, but in *trying* to investigate the further issues on D-LINK forums, I discovered the unit does not support the recent WD EARS drives. Yet the Amazon shopping cart recommended this drive as a primary selection (and I did buy another WD20EARS with the D-LINK DNS-323, which I did keep because I can use it).Thus the Amazon recommendation sends you down the wrong road as well. Here's the D-LINK forum for verifying this information at least as it's presented by D-LINK: [...].WHAT TO DO NOW?I was really hoping for Gigabit Ethernet through-put, but another issue others have raised since I purchased this unit is that (they say at least) these type of units rarely provide the network performance a person might expect from the capabilities of Gb Ethernet. I don't know as yet from personal experience if this is true; and I'm not sure I'm going to get that experience either, owing to the shortcomings of this unit against what I had hoped for. It might be a fine unit; but my concern is it's not really the concept many people will be after.An alternate approach *may be* to hook up a multi-bay USB 2/3 and/or eSATA/Fire Wire enclosure to a Gb Ethernet or wireless router. That's what I'm looking into now at least. In this kind of potentially *muli-purpose* implementation, if the NAS implementation experiment falls short of expectations or needs, at least we'd have the option to connect directly to the most important peer or server on our network, where there would be no performance bottleneck, owing to the option at least of high performance connectivity. In this interest, I'm studying features even more carefully now, and so, the enclosure unit I'm looking at is:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003X26VV4/ref=cm_rdp_productI'm unfamiliar with the MediaSonic brand as yet; but this 4-bay enclosure checks out so far with the features I'm after; and the reviews are better than alternatives, particularly as the user reviews I'm reading are making me skeptical of the RAID implementations of substantially more expensive units. After all, it doesn't take but a few clicks to mirror a drive *when* it needs to be mirrored, which means saving some wear and tear on the mirrored drive as well.Hope this helps.
I've had a ton of these, and I take them on camping trips with kids where the main activity is playing in big mud fields. I've had them in my pocket while rolling around in the mud, taken it out, shot a few pics, put it back in the pocket with no problem. (See pictures for examples of "mud photos")A couple of times I've had them stand up to so much moisture and abuse that the cardboard falls off, but still had beautiful pictures every time, no jams or over-exposures.I've found the two pack at WalMart on sale for $8.99 a couple of times, and you absolutely cannot be that deal.This is my favorite disposable camera, and I've tried them all.
I first bought these from Radio shack 14 years ago. That pair is still in use as my everyday headphones, hot glued together with new ear pads. I won't give up on them. They are attached to my Theater System in my living room. I have tried to find a replacement pair for years. They have great stereo sound, feel very comfortable on my head, and I can control the audio volume very easily. They don't have noise canceling so I can hear everyone in the room that talks to me. Well, I guess by now you can figure out I am a little hard of hearing. I used to read the closed caption on the TV screen, but now I don't need to I just turn up the volume to please me and enjoy as I did when I was much younger. I have a new pair(2nd) from amazon I use with my Desktop Computer. I have a 3rd pair I put in my car's glove box to use with my mp3 player as I travel. Now, I am going to buy the 4th pair to put in my laptop travel case to use for when I use my laptop. Guess what, I am going to stop looking for a pair when my Radio Shack ones die, I now have a few spares.
I wanted a simple, inexpensive, easy-to-use MP3 player to use at home while running on my treadmill. I got it for less than $25 and the sound "ain't half bad" either! I'm very pleased.
I am a grandmother and I ABSOLUTELY love this cordless mouse. During playing a card game online I can put the mouse on my knee and play away. It tells you when the battery is low. I have replaced them twice in a year and the last time was just a couple weeks ago. I wish we had these at work because of their movability and comfort. Everyone should have one.
Got batteries? The price is right because hearing aids eat battery life like a vacuum sucks up dirt. Excellent value.
The backpack was just what my fiance needed. It is extremely easy to put the camera in the bag, and it also allows you to have your hands free when you need them the most. Not to mention if you are taking pictures you don't want to have a bag falling from your shoulder to your elbows right in the middle of the best shot you may ever take. It's awesome!
Battery works as well as I had hoped. It arrived quickly and is used to operate a trolling motor I had purchased. Very pleased with the entire process and product.
Pros: It's small and packs nicely.It can run on batteries or wall power.It charges your IPod.It's one of the cheapest available. (12/13/06 -$40)Cons: I've been having trouble with one of the four speakers. When I first used it, it was perfect. Then for the next several times, there was static that only ceased when I fiddled with it for several minutes. At one point there was even an obnoxious drone that prompted me to return it, but it was already too late. Then, as I'm listening to it right now, it's working perfect again. (And I havent done anything different)There is no "low" volume. When the IPod is docked, only the volume on the item can be used (not on the IPod). It drops from a medium sound to completly nothing.In trying to obtain a "low" volume, I plugged in the stereo cable, which enabled me to use the volume on my IPod. I was able to get a quieter sound, but there was a constant static like a bad radio station.My advice: It's a gamble. It can't be beat for price, size, and loudness, but because of the speaker issue I was ready to return mine. So if you are willing to go through the return process (which is only 7 days for this product) then give it shot. Some people seem to be very satisfied. Buy it, test it for yourself, and then return it if need be.
We recently dropped Vonage and moved to Skype because $60 a year (for SkypeOut and a phone number) is a lot cheaper than $24.99/month. You connect this device to your computer via USB and then you plug your regular phone into the device. I recommend you use a cordless phone with multiple handsets.CONS: Not all of the calls to my Skype number ring my phone. Frustrating for my wife but I can deal with it. If you want to use your computer microphone or webcam, you have to switch back and forth between the two. Dialing from the handset is kind of a pain because you have to dial 001 (area code) phone number and the *. You can dial right from Skype without all that other non-sense or you can setup speed dial on Skype and just dial the speed dial number from the phone.If you are looking for an alternative phone for long distance, then this is the answer but if this is your primary phone, and then you will probably have some frustrations. Plus your computer has to remain on all of the time. There are other options like a Skype cordless phone but that is a bit more expensive. I can deal with the small issue but all-in-all; this is a good product and works as advertise.PS: I am using it on Vista, just downloaded the updated drivers off the D-link website.
After so many months of use, I could say this router is right on the money. I had to restart it maybe once a month or less, though the root cause might have been the DSL modem. It's been working well in a mixed environment--different OSes, card adapters, etc.. For those of you who have PPPoE networks, this router works indeed very well (INSTALL INCLUDED). Get as fast as you can to the web interface and drive things from there--security, firmware updates, monitoring, etc. And now, a word of caution: do not trust 100% the built-in firewall. There have indeed been 5 or 6 attacks, over 9 months of use, detected by the software firewall I kept. So, to address this issue, keep all firewalls running and up to date. As for the price, people around speak of all kinds of coupons/rebates. Unless you have the option to wait, get it right away and see the difference!
I had at least two camera bags before this one, and never found the perfect fit.What can I say... I just LOVE this backpack, is comfortable, excellent size and does not look as if you were bringing a super camera.I would buy it again and strongly recommend this model
It does work and it is quite slow because it is bigger than what I used to have.
Just as everyone else stated, this is a great compact, cool looking camera. Pictures have turned out okay. Some were blurry but I suspect it may be the lighting. Outdoor pics were clear as the sky. However, I have a lot of problem with loading and unloading the film. Sometimes the camera would keep rolling sounding like it would load the film but when it stops making noise the cartridge symbol blinks asking you to put in the film. And when it finally loads correctly and finishes rewinding the film, the door gets stuck and would not open. It's quite frustrating. I'm going to get a refund and I suggest not getting this camera at all especially for this price. You should probably go with their digital elph camera instead.
I have owned my 580's now for a little over 3 years and love them the same as the day I got them. It is a real shame though that Sennheiser discontinued making them. You can still get your hands on them thru forums like Head-Fi for around $150 or a little less. The problem is however that now it is becoming more difficult as they are truly prized by thier owners and less and less people are willing to part with them.These cans do truly hold thier own against some of the best I have heard. I currently own these and AKG K701's as well as a pair of Grado SR225's. I have to say though that I can not compare these to my other cans as they all have thier own character. These however are my go to cans for in the evening when I want to relax and enjoy some Jazz or Classical. Yes, I would have to say compared to my others they have a more "laid back" presentation, but all of the details and soundstage are there. I do listen to Rock and other geners and enjoy them just as well, so don't let anyone tell you that they are not good all around cans. My pair is very well broken in so the comfort level is supurb and they have just the right amount of clamping force. Just be careful if you get a new pair and attempt to streach them out as you can easly snap the headband. This is not to say that they are built flimsy, quite the contrary I think they are very durable. Then again I baby my cans and my pair has not a single blemish on them. One thing that I find myself doing however is taking a tape lint rollar and cleaning the ear pads. The black velour has a tendancy to pick up lint and show it very easy. Like I said though this is very easy to clean. Also one advantage that the 580/600/650 series has is that they are a very modular headphone. The cord, drivers, grills and pads are very easy to take apart and replace. Having a detachable cable is a nice touch as you have a broad spectrum of options if you ever want to upgrade it. From a simple HD650 ($14) cable replacement all the way up to a Equinox ($300) cable.I guess the only advice I can give is that if you are sitting on the fence about these cans is get them now while you can. Also don't worry about not having the ability to fix them down the road if needed. Sennheiser has a good customer service and it really easy to look up and find your own parts on there site. If you take care of them I think you are in a long road of enjoyment.
Thanks I needed this and it's really good so far!I would say that a Play and Charge, would have helped alot when i first got a wireless controller!Live and Learn.
I have this DVD player installed in a 2001 Suburban. It fits and looks great with the optional Audiovox overhead console for the Suburban. I opted for that so I wouldn't lose the back seat air controls from the original overhead console.The unit is easy to operate and works very well. Its screen doesn't close easily and I probably would have thought this to be a defect if the installer hadn't mentioned it when he was showing me how to operate it. A 16:9 screen would be cooler, but for the car the screen size is just fine.The only problem I've noticed is that it seems to have problems handling imperfections (scratches/fingerprints/debris) on a DVD. It sometimes gets stuck (i.e. pauses) at certain points in a movie. So far this has only happened on DVDs that have visible scratches, fingerprints or debris on them. Skipping forward a little works to get past the problem. Since these same DVDs work flawlessly in our home DVD players and any flaws in the DVDs are very minor I've thought about taking this player back for a replacement. But, since it hardly ever happens I'm okay with it.Our kids (4 and 2) really like having this in the car. We recently took a trip across the state and when the kids weren't sleeping or coloring, they were watching movies. It was the first long trip during which we didn't hear the &quot;are we there yet&quot; chant from the back seat. The kids were totally content.
I received this product damaged from the shipping and handling so I could throw away 10 dvd's because of scratchmarks.I have burned a few dvd's now and not one failed so all in all a very good product.
Poor Speaker Hook up thin wires only spealker nut for main speaker thin wire push pins for surround.2. No co-ax hook up for ant if you neek a Terk power antenna no way. Fm reception poor.3. Dumb hard to use manualI sent mine back and for a few bucks more bought a decent Sony.
Although the replacement pack seems quite reasonable i did find that they dont fit into the silo as easy as the original one. Im not sure why this is the case but for some strange reason it doesnt fit comfortably. But even if it did, i dont recommend getting it. If your serious about being a PDA user, i recommend getting a multipen with a stylus tip. Those work much much better
I recently purchased an ATP3 from a local dealer. The moment I plugged it in I was overwhelmed by the performance. I'm really satisfied with the product, and this indeed is a good buy considering the high quality and low price tag!!
I was a little wary of buying this unit because the price was so reasonable. I shouldn't have worried - the unit arrived in perfect shape, it was easy to install and it has worked perfectly from day one. I have a number of old VCR tapes that I had been unable to watch until I received this VCR/DVD player. Now I can watch them all!
Dont listen to the people who complain that this system has no bass .. because unless you have 30,000 foot room in your house to fill with sound, this will give you all the bass you need. if heard this system befor, and while i dont find it to be as good as the hx-z1 (the stereo i decided to purchase) its still a decent system. clean mids, and clear sharp highs with minimal hiss. the 2 20cm 110 watt subs give plenty of bass reaching down to 30hz. a good system for those who canta fford the pricier models. i.e. Hx-z1 , Hx-z3, mx-gt80/90
Well this case serves its purpose well for the very light user, the case itself is sharp in appearance and fits the V710 well even with the extended battery and case cover. Unfortunately, I an not a light user, and access my phone often and am active while wearing it on my built. The belt clip lasted about 2 weeks for me, before the disk that is atached to the back of the phone used to clip into the built clip broke. I recomend getting the WIRELESS SOLUTIONS Premium flip style case with swivel belt clip, it costs twice as much but it won't break and if it does it has a lifetime waranty and can be replaced.
Seriously logitech... could you have designed a worse peice of junk software to control this remote???The software to setup the remote is complete tripe. I would compare it to iTunes. IT'S JUNK! It's slow. It's hard to use. You'll be sitting in front of the computer for hours waiting for your remote to be perfect.I could go on for hours but I don't want to waste your time, so I'll just point out the junk features. The software is slow. I'm not sure what it's doing between lags but it's at least a couple of seconds between button clicks. The software is a stand-alone wizard based program. So you'll have to answer a bunch of multiple choice questions just to get to where you want to go. A web based app would have been more appropriate for this internet based remote since it pulls the control settings from the internet. Every time you update your remote from the software it overrides your manually settings. So you'll have to readjust the remote using the help button. This happens EVERY damn time you click "update remote" which is quite often.This remote/software package is not a setup once deal. you'll have to come back to the software often for it to be perfect. This will literally take hours due to the poor design of the software and it's overriding of all manually set controls.DO NOT PURCHASE THIS POS!
Bought my viera 30 months ago and what a great picutre. I was so impressed picuture quality and everyone else that sees it. Unfortunately, these tv's have major problems. The first problem for no apparent reason when trying to turn on I got a blinking display lite that blinked 11 times. That meant $756 of repairs for a new power supply. Of course the set was out of warranty. Panasonic finally did the right thind and supplied the parts still cost me $256 which was 20% of the purhcase price. Now again I experience the blinking lite curse this time it is 7 times. I have yet to find out what the damages are this time. Given the time It might be better to buy a new TV.So be careful if you buy panasonic great great picture big potential repair bills. Look online and you will see many many many people with the same problem.
With 524 reviews as of the time of this writing, there really isn't much more I can add that hasn't been said. But I am so completely impressed with this lens that I just had to write something anyway. The difference in quality of photos it takes over the 50mm 1.8 is jaw dropping. It truly blows that one away and is completely worth the cost difference. The build quality, full time manual focus, bokeh shapes and it's low light abilities are things I never knew I needed until I had it in my hand. Don't get me wrong, the 50mm 1.8 is a spectacular value for it's output quality but the build quality, slow focus, no full time manual focus, and even the shapes of the bokeh just do not stand up to the 50mm 1.4.If you have the money and are trying to decide between the 1.8 and 1.4, there is no question to me... get the 50mm 1.4. It will hold its value and your photos will thank you. Every person that sees the photos it takes can't stop talking about how amazing they look. Of course the photographer's skill set has a lot to do with it but they are more like the gas where this lens is the sports car that will get you there in style.
Let me clear up one thing before I start this review: I AM NOT A MICROSOFT FANBOY. In fact, I was quite the opposite; I was almost addicted to Apple these last couple of years. I have owned 3 iPods, and they all either became obsolete, broke, or got stolen. Tired of the madness, I decided to try something different. Hence, the reason for my buying of the Zune.One of the best things about the Zune (in my opinion) is the ability to customize the background. I love this option...it makes the whole experience a whole lot more enjoyable. Another good thing would be the hard case surrounding it. Except for the iPod mini I once owned, all of my iPods were highly scratachable and delicate, and I would freak out if I left so much as one fngerprint on the back. Previous iPod owners may know what I'm talking about (or it might just be me) but not having to buy a case immediately after purchasing the product was pretty cool.After nearly 3 years of incredibly uncomfortable Apple-issued headphones that broke after 2 months, the Microsoft-issued headphones were equivalent to a miracle. They are just as uncomfortable as Apple's, but the sound quality was amazing!!! I'm not the type to go and buy $300 Shure headphones (I'm too broke to do that), so I was shocked at how clearly I could hear the music (compared to how I heard music on the Apple headphones). This is, of course, a matter of personal preference, but I really like them. People who listen to their MP3 players for long periods of time will absolutely hate these headphones, as they hurt like crazy after half an hour. Moving on...The software was pretty easy to install. I've heard tons of horror stories about this, but I downloaded mine onto a laptop, so I have no idea if that factored anything into it. That said, the interface is pretty nice, but I kind of miss iTunes for various reasons that I'm not going to go into here. Getting my iTunes library off of my Mac and onto my PC and into my Zune library was incredibly easy, if not seemingly interminable.Art and videos look great on it. I also like the radio feature.Things I really hated about the Zune: The fact that it only WORKS ON PCs. Every time I use a PC, I'm reminded of just how much I hate them. The viruses, constant security updates; in other words, things I had grown used to not having on my beloved Mac. (I am such an Apple lover. I'm even obsessed with the actual fruit!) Also the fact that it turns into a near useless pretty brick when it's connected to said PC. And the fact that the selection in the Zune marketplace is so limited (I do like the subscription you can get for it).Final Verdict:A great 1st generation music player!! The color (I bought red) was incredibly pretty, art, videos, pictures, and other things looked awesome on the screen (which looked colossal compared to my 5.5G iPod). Radio was nice to have. Although it won't convert me to a fulltime PC user, I'll probably use this player for a LONG time.
We got these tapes because the price of this 5 pack is cheaper than any in-store 3 pack price in our area. The tapes worked perfectly with our Panasonic video camera, and they have been great quality to watch and record onto our computer.
Like previous Casio cameras I have owned, ths camera fits the bill even though I wanted a silver model. It's ok.
The sound is great from this system, but they can improve in the area of usability. It was pretty difficult to set up the tuner to your stations of choice, but after an hour I was finished. You could take a snooze in between the time it takes for the disc to switch and the time it takes to open the dvd changer, but the sound again is nice. If you want a good surround SOUND then you may have what you are looking for.
My mother boyght this DVD player for my son because we were going on a trip to Hawaii. The first one we had would stop playing for no reason. It would indicate that the battery was completely charged when in fact when I turned it on and checked the battery status, it was only half charged. In fact, the battery would never completely charge at all. So we returned that one and got another. SAME THING! So this time we are going to return it for a full refund. DO NOT BUY! You've been warned.
These headphones are super comfortable and sound great. I would definitely recommend these. If you are an audiophile you may want to splurge on something more expensive, but the bass and treble were perfect for me. One of the things I like best is the extra long cord so no extender-cord was need to sit on my couch and listen/watch my favorite shows with my new headphones.
Purchased this shower radio for my daughter last Xmas and I am now back on Amazon looking for a replacement. Poor radio reception, difficult tuning, and lack of CD functionality we could live with, but unit affected buy moisture over time and turned "moldy" inside front tuning face plate. Radio quick working. CD player still works but sound quality if fuzzy. Really not the high quality product I have come to expect from Sony. Also unit quite heavy and bulky. Poor durability and quality for the price. Would not recommend.
Whoever engineered this product should win a Nobel Price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A product that does what it says and more. I cannot believe the time savings....AWESOME JOB!
On a recent birding trip, my backup pair of bins was stolen, and I finally got around to replacing it. I thought about buying a less expensive selection, but my wife convinced me to get a good set and retire my current ones to backup. After consulting numerous sites on the web, I selected these for my new pair. I am delighted with the choice. I chose to get 8 rather than 10 power to take advantage of the larger field of view they provide. I find that I don't miss the extra magnification for most birding, and these are definitely better for dragonflies and butterflies.The focusing is superb: from infinity to about 6 feet (2 meters) requires a mere 1.5 turns of the wheel. The optics, as you would expect from Zeiss, are sharp, with no color aberration.Like most new binocs, these are completely waterproof and nitrogen sealed to prevent fogging.The eyecups twist to accommodate eyeglass wearers. Unlike some other binocs I own, these have several intermediate settings, each with an easily detected click, that lets you set the eye relief to just the level you want.The diopter adjustment is set by pulling up on the focusing ring, eliminating an extra wheel. Once set, you lock the adjustment in place to prevent slippage.There are many good binoculars available today, in many different price ranges. These are definitely intended for the SERIOUS user, someone such as me who takes them along even when walking the dog around the neighborhood.I have been birding for more than 35 years, and have watched the equipment available get better each year. These new Zeiss may let their manufacturer reclaim the position at the top of the heap, where it sat for many years.If you can afford the price, you'll love these binoculars.
It is advertised as multi-directional. The antenna pictured is, the current design is not.The quality just is not there - for the price, I expected a lot better. The transformer looks like a piece of junk, the weather boot does not fit, and the holes do not line up during assembly.Reception is no better than antennas half the size and a third the price.
lost my bedroom cable signal when the directv guy replaced my old standard def rcvr with a hd rcvr. He would have charged extra to install another hd rcvr to the bedroom cause the new rcvr only has one hdmi output and 1 rca output. The belkin unit I installed to send the rca signal to the bedroom and there is a little distortion but viewable. I plan to replace the coax cable with hdmi in the future, but for now its a decent enough picture.
when they say plug and play they are not lying;seamless work; no need for external power....works well
Fast delivery product checks out just wish it would come with double 00 screwdriver pain to track down.Also affordable upgraded my mac from tiger to leapord and its faster I'm happy!
It's just a simple DC (cigarette lighter) power cord right?Well, sort of. I had the original Garmin DC power supply and it worked OK - good quality, etc and not very flexible (that's more indicative of nice, heavy wire - actually a bonus in DC power cords).When i accidently left the cord at a family members house (out of the country), i had to get a replacement and this one was what came up in seaches. The original was nice, but a bit short - not this one!!! It is plenty long to allow my 60CSx to ride on my dash, on the passenger seat, in my console - essentially wherever in my car i need it to be.As other reviews have alluded to, you must push it into the GPS unit firmly until it clicks/locks in place. Then, the connection is *very* secure, yet not hard to pull out (if pulling straight out from the unit).I'm glad i *needed* to buy this power cord as my other cord will serve duty in my wife's car so i don't have to carry it w/me.
This is the THIRD pack I've used. I read the disclaimer that I should use the inkpack within 6 months. Well, the first pack, I had 30 sheets left. The second pack, I had 50+ sheets left and THIS last pack, I had 88 sheets left. That's more than half.And Epson doesn't allow you to buy the print pack without the paper.Overall, I feel compelled to try to off-label companies. You are paying a lot of money $35-40 a pack for about 70-80 prints. That's 50 cents a print.
Wish I had known that this wouldn't work in my printer. So much for that plan.
Recently upgraded to a new video card that happened to be DVI. I happened to use a VGA and HDMI set-up. Converter works as advertised, clean picture, great price, compact size.
Probably around 2/3 of the walls in my home are brick. For whatever reason, this has always limited my ability to use my Linksys wireless router as far away as I could in an apartment with drywall. Anyway, adding the signal booster was an improvement. It doesn't extend coverage to the entire house, but it does boost the strength of the signal to the point that I don't have to worry about drop-offs in the next room (which is behind a brick wall). Installation was not even a 5 minute process, but don't think that getting WEP encryption up and running will be an easy process. I had to be walked through it on the phone by a Linksys tech support guy (who was great).
I have a notebook computer with a trackpad and a eraser-type mouse. And while I am pretty good with both, the track pad gettings tiring to use and the eraser makes my fingertip sore. And of course, neither have precision nor the track wheel.This is a great product, esp as the price has come down. Easy to install and use (at least on Windows XP). So far, comfortable and certainly portable.Well done.
For a long time I had a dilemma - go with expensive Epson cartridges, or try non-brand substitutes. Then I decided to give a shot. I couldn't even imagine that the substitute could be that bad. Here are the problems I faced.1. The yellow color disappeared al of a sudden. You can imagine the pictures lacking yellow color - everything is in black and purple tones. After applying the cleaning utility (supplied with the printer driver), the yellow reappeared, but it disappeared again after the printer was idle for several days.2. The pictures have black vertical uneven markings. This probably pertains to the black ink cartridge.3. The black color is not quite black, but rather dark gray.4. I compared the colors of photo picture I did with genuine Epson cartridges and the one done by these cartridges - two different photos. The one made with Epson cartridges is practically identical with the picture on the monitor screen. The one made with these cartridges has wrong colors and looks kind of smeared.It can't be more appropriate to remember the truth that you get what you pay.
I bought this printer thinking that I would be an instant millionaire. It turns out that I can't print AMERICAN money on this thing...what a rip! I thought I would be printing of George Washington's on this sucker, but I can only print out Pinochet's. If I wanted Chilean money I would ask for it...I can't even wipe my butt with this stuff because the purple ink stains. I am now sad
First off the 14mm-54 and 50mm to 200mm are must haves. This lens at 11mm to 22mm is just a little wider on on the wide end than a 14mm. So what does 11mm get you that 14mm won't? For me, when I am in a room and I want to get ambiance of the entire room, those few extra mm are great. When I am out doors and I want to get an entire building rather than just the first few floors it is very useful.This lens spends about 10% of the time on my camera. When I know I am going to need it it goes on. Otherwise 14-54mm covers 80% of everything.Some quick FYIs: This lens will take regular screw on filters, but not the same as 14-54 or 50-200. Unlike the 14-54 and 50-200, this lens is the longest at its widest. It is its shortest at around 20mm. On the 14-54 and 50-200, you tend to want to zoom into the subject. This one tends to cover a particular are and you move the lens to cover yet more of the surroundingsIn short this is NOT a general purpose lens, but it does have a nice range that it is useful. If you find that you want a little more panorama, this may be for you
The product was exactly as described. The price ans delivery was exceptional. There won't need to be much searching for this product next time I purchase it.
The 6200 is an old printer. Obvious question: Repair with relatively expensive item (imaging unit) or replace? Chose to repair. Mistake.Decided to save some money by buying elsewhere (see Above). Another mistake.Unit has 4 protective tapes (similar to those on toner units). One tore while being removed, leaving inaccesible stub inside unit. Seller's return policy is that it will NOT accept imaging units for return.Tried to reinstall old unit, until I could find out whether Xerox could do anything about tape that snagged or otherwise could not be removed properly. Error message when reinstalled old unit.Some online research indicates that a common problem with 6200 and 6250 printers (others?) is something called a V-rack; when the imaging unit is removed and reinstalled, that often needs adjustment. THAT requires partial disassembly of the printer, to access the V-rack.So before deciding to buy, thinking that replacement of the imaging unit is a simple task, ask yourself whether you are willing to risk the need for partial disassembly of the printer (or the need to pay for a service call by a technician).UPDATE:Xerox was great about sending replacement part, with express shipping, at no extra charge. Disassembly for adjusting V-rack was not too much of a project, but only because I found good directions on-line - easily could be a problem without good directions and sufficient care in making adjustment. Printer works like new. BUT, the possible if not probable need to adjust V-rack needs to be considered as part of replacement process.
Comments: I got this as a christmas present instead of the Aspire power supply i asked for. I had the Xconnect power supply for not even 24 hours before it popped. Its appearance and design is quite nice, but all the flash in the world doesnt help you when your computer doesnt turn on :-/Pros: As far as power supplies goes its beautiful, great design with the cables, nice UV light coming from it.Cons: KIA within 24 hours...
Wow. I had an extender made by Universal Electronics that hardly worked unless the remote control was pointed perfectly towards the extender and double clicking etc. Got fed up with it and got the Next Generation renote control extender. It is fast and powerful from any part of the room-house.
I wasn't sure if I should buy it based on some mixed reviews, however, I took the chance and found it super easy to load, and very easy to use.I have been making music CDs with it using the software that came with the burner - the same software acts as a DJ, etc. What I do though is I copy the songs onto my hard drive, then burn them onto the CD with the sofware (I was not successful attempting to just go right from the CD to the CD burner).Anyway - it's a GREAT buy, I just would advise you to copy the songs onto your hard drive, then just click and drag them to the playist, and hit &quot;make cd&quot; and next thing ya know you have a music CD.I love it!
The sound is distruckted, camera is not following the subject, sharpness is not better than my previous camera that costed $17.00
I just returned a Belkin G-4 wireless router and bought my second Netgear, same model, after the first one started failing after almost 5 years. The replacement Belkin dropped the wireless signal frequently but was easily restarted. Still it was a pain. Prior to my first Netgear 5 years ago, I had a Linksys. It was terrible for dropping the signal and trying to get the network up again. I still have the Linksys in a box, but should throw it out. If you don't need the latest features or N-router capabilities, this Netgear is the one! Once installed it is totally reliable. I did have a little problem getting up and running on this one, the second one, but Netgear Tech Support got me going.
I have several of the Sandisk Sansa in the style listed here. I know there are many other MP3 players on the market with much more storage capacity and I just have to say POOH on that. This little player is easy to use I have one full of my audible audio books others filled with music and no charged 1 simple triple A battery and I have at least 20 hours of play. For the price it is a great starter for those still unsure of what to buy. Although I do recommend the 2 gig version simply for the storage space.My only negative comment is that the removal of items from the player isn't always easy it will show you it has been removed but the space won't be open.Like I said 1 complaint isn't bad at all. The worst thing I have found is I misplace mine a lot:) But that's on me.Trust me, I bought a very expensive Memorex Mp3 and it was the worst mistake of my life needed to charge constantly and the menu was a nightmare. My parents being parents got me an RCA MP3 for Christmas last year. Like the Memorex since both are charged via USB the battery never stayed charged as it should have.I do not mind products such as the Sandisk Sansa that use actual batteries. They are reliable and easily replaceable some last several days if I use it a lot. My only wish was I could get one with about a 10 gig HD or better.
CANON EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM ZOON Lens is ease of use, powerful, and lightweight(380g) lens. With silent and high speed autofocusing. The lens will let your pictures have great sharp, high resolution images.It is a very great lens-excellent quality and reasonable price. You can replace it with the standard lens. The first choose for Canon user's owner-MUST have one.
I find this remote (MC-36) very useful and well built. I use it mainly for shooting single shots from a tripod to remove my fat fingers from the camera - thus removing camera shake when I would push the shutter release. The shutter button on the unit is large and easy to press. You can lock out all other buttons on the remote except the shutter button, therefore you don't press the Set button by mistake. Battery life seems reasonable. Batteries are not included - you need 2 AAA. Display is fine and has a backlight function. Fits well in your hand.I wish the cord was a little longer, but it seems acceptable. The cord connects to the camera via the standard 10 pin connector with the bonus of a durable metal screw-in adapater thus holding it in place securely.For those that want to be crazy, as what is life worth living if you can't be a little crazy, it's programmable for timed shooting where you can program up to 999 shots with 99 hours, 99 minutes and 99 seconds between each shot... of course, I can't think of a reason I would want to do that, but it's cool having the option - and what is life without options? You can get a lot more practical on the timed shooting also, where you can program in any number of shots (up to 999) over the course of any short (1 sec minimum) or long duration with interval times between shots. Programming is straight forward once you decide on frequency and interval times - the decision graph they give you in the manual leaves a little to be desired. The unit will beep when you are 3 seconds from the next timed shot - you can turn it off if you like. Countdown timer to next shot is shown on the display.I guess if I had a real gripe it would be about the size of the manual. I like to pack manuals in my bag, as I am getting old and I forget. This manual comes in many different languages - all in the same manual. So I ripped out the 9 pages I needed as I didn't want to carry the 60 page thing around due to the weight. If you buy this you will know what I mean when you see the manual. I have no problem with multi-language manuals, but why not include them as seperate by language so I can recycle the ones I don't want and keep only the pages I need.You want the ultimate captured memories of your kids growing up? Set up the tripod next to the crib and program in a shot every day for the next 999 days and watch your kids grow up on film (or on your hard drive if you are digital). Nice.Not cheap in price, but very nice in functionality.Edited 1/12/08: I broke down and bought a D300 (I couldn't resist) and it works just fine on it also. I am still using this remote after 8 months and I am still loving it. I use it anytime I put the camera on a tripod.
First of all, you don't necessarily need a special antenna just for receiving HDTV broadcasts. Try your old rabbit ears and you might be pleasantly surprised.In our case, our old antenna worked pretty well, but we had to adjust it differently for different channels, and it was just on the borderline where it would occasionally skip out, so we tried this antenna instead.The important thing about this antenna is that it is highly directional&mdash;you have to point it toward the broadcast tower. In most areas this isn't an issue, as they are usually all on the highest mountain around and you can't miss the red blinking lights at night. In the United States, you can also look up the latitude and longitude of transmitters at http://www.fcc.gov/mb/video/tvq.html, which I would recommend doing before buying this antenna if you don't want to continually turn your antenna when you change channels, and aren't sure if all the transmitters are in the same place or not.If those conditions work for you, this antenna is a great value for the money. Once we got it pointed correctly, we just left it there and don't give it another thought while it delivers a perfect digital signal.
This amp is cea-2006 compliant at 75 x 2 @ 4 ohms or 160 x 1 @ 4 ohms. Excellent sound quality. I am pushing an 8" Infinity 860W with this amp. Sounds great.I will upload picks of setup in 04 Ram Standard Cab.
Sorry to hear that the first reviewer had problems with these. I on the other hand had no problem whats so ever.I did however have problems with previous Paladin compression F-connectors that came with aDataShark 70018 Cable TV "F" Compression Bundle with Cable Cutter, Coax Stripper, Compression Crimper, and 10 RG6/RG6-Quad Cable TV "F" Connectorsby Paladin. I came to find out the the problem was not in the F-connectors or the compression crimper but with me.You can see my review of it and see where I screwed up. If I had written a review in reaction to my initial consternation, I too would have given them a bad review. But hey, who knows maybe you did get a bad batch. But my experience with the DataShark and other items I've purchased through Amazon and brick-n-mortar stores is that we tend to get frustrated easily when things don't work exactly as we hoped. But it's not always the products fault. And no I don't work for the company. Just a piece of advice from someone who has returned "unworkable" items later to find out that I just got frustrated.
Good buy. This item works perfectly for me. I don't have to use the cradle to recharge so I don't have to synch every time I recharge the battery. I Like it!
Been going through headsets for over thirty years and rate this the best yet for sound quality and reliability. Others with volume/mute control get fussy and the thin wires with inadequate strain relief have been the bane. This Panasonic has great volume and presence and the wires are bigger to last. Bonus it works fine with cell and land line phones, for me. Buy it. UPDATE 2012. New sets are back to flimsy wires and don't last. Caution.
i bought this program after the salesman told me it was the best one he had. What a joke. The search engine is the worst! When you print out a map, it prints it in a color that doesn't allow you to see the streets. b What good is that. I emailed the company and they said you cannot change the default color of the map in this version. What a screw up that is! I am so disappointed that I uninstalled it and just use mapquest now. I can't belive Rand McNally allowed a program this bad to be released. Someone must have been snoozin'
I brought a pair of these for two of my best friends. They loved them and installed them into their cars as soon as I gave it to them.Sirius is affordable and works with you. A great inexpensive gift that I think anyone in the world would love to have in their cars or as gifts.From what I can review, this product is also inexpensive in comparison to XM radio which cost a whole lot more just for the radio tuner alone. Something you may want to look at as well!
I REALLY ENJOY THIS LENS I CAN REALLY ZOOM IN AND GET GREAT DETAILS IN MY SHOTS.
This works in anything I tried it in. SanDisk is compatible with most anything where others don't always work. This is especially true in cell phones. Great Product.
The camera and camera case was a birthday present for my Granddaughters 16th birthday and she LOVES it.
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I absolutely love my prism. It's an upgrade for me from the measly 2 meg visor that I used to own. And boy, what an upgrade it is. The colors are mesmerizing in some applications. I downloaded the game Zap from Palm gear that was made just the prism and it knocked my socks off. Fluid, beautiful graphics. Plus, the screen creates its own light which is just a godsend to me if I'm sitting in a dimly lit hotel room or airplane. I can even use it in the dark. Compared to a gameboy screen or a green screen, there's no comparison and there's no going back.With the extra meg upgrade, I feel like I can do anything in the Palm world. The palm IIIc is so inferior to the prism. Although, I can not for the life of me know why handspring doesn't make snazzy futuristic designs like palm does. Maybe someday palm will make a color pilot that is comprable to the prism AND have a snazzy design. But until then, I can't wait.Oh yeah, the hard outer shell. On my visor 2meg, you can actually snap the lid onto the back. Not so with the prism, it's a little thicker so the lid no longer snaps to the back. You actually have to put it somewhere. Can I live with that? Sure, why not. Life's not perfect!
i hated this router at first, but just need to make sure "Enable WAN Ping Respond" is off in "Advanced Network" settings and you have the latest firmware.why they enabled this by default, I have no idea. hopefully this helps somebody, becuz the router is decent and can be found cheap.
The product arrived when expected. It was well packaged and in good condition. I used it to replace an existing hard drive that had run out of space. This meant I needed to get an IDE ribbon connector to connect the two hard drives to the controller. The hardest part of the installation was rigging a way to hold both hard drives in the computer temporarily which was not very difficult. I did not use the software that came with the new HD but elected to use a quick transfer software instead. The installation and transfer of all information from the old HD to the new went very well and the WD 500GB HD is has been working well for about a month now.
Please Don't waste your money on more expensive cables. As you may already know, HDMI is a digital signal, which means the signal is either there or it isn't. Well with this cable, It's there.
I'm picky. I've been casually looking for a sleeve for my Macbook Pro 15.4" laptop. After reading reviews on several products, I finally came across the Tucano sleeve. It fits perfectly. I like the red. I highly recommend for the picky shopper.
Using a charger that is this fast will tend to exhaust your battery before its time.
Great product! Turns out I did not necessarily need it, since the GPS came with one, but I use it in the other car.
All seemed fine with this at first and then getting up one morning a year after buying this thing,nothing worked and none of my computers could get on line. I phoned their "tech support" and discovered how worthless the 3 year warranty was. If I wanted this thing fixed I had to shell out the Money to get it working again. I put it in it's box and ordered one made by a different company. I keep it around so I'm reminded to NEVER buy anything from Netgear ever again
Trust the other reviewers. This does not work with Windows XP. Even though on the outside of the box it states it will work with XP on the inside it says "We have developed a walkthrough for our customers wishing to use the USB/PDA adapter with Windows XP. Although we currently make no official guarantees of functionality, many people have had success when installing the Windows 2000 driver." They can't even say it will work. Many hours of attempting to get this to work for my Palm Vx, I was about to give up UNTIL I saw on Amazon an adapter that Reviwers said worked with Windows XP. I bought it and it does!! So, save your money from IOGEAR and purchase the CABLES TO GO USB to Serial Adapter. It is so much simpler to install and it works!!!
The adjustable armband, although not an apple product, works very well. It fits perfectly, holds the IPOD tight, and makes this runner and lifter very happy.
This head unit is the best. It was easy to install, has great quality sound and it is easy to operate while driving.
Just saying Nikon F100 is saying: &#34;Incredible, great!&#34; And if you add KEH Camera, the recipe becomes a complete success!!! Totally recomended!!!
This one is a turkey. I am highly advanced as far as computers and I couldn't get this one to work. This router is NOT for novices. If you are a beginner this will be a living nightmare for you. I am a pro and I wasted 3 hours of my life on this junk. No matter what settings I used I couldn't get the router to connect to anything. I even upgraded the firmware with no luck. I bought a Netgear and I connected immediately within 15 minutes. ON TOP OF ALL THAT there is this awful software it forces you to install and they are CONSTANTLY asking you to pay for an upgrade. D-Link needs to be ashamed of themselves. D-Link was once great but it looks like they fell into the junk category. I would HIGHLY recommend avoiding this router at all costs.
I was fairly satisfied with this phone until I had to re-arrange my office and move my phone. Once I moved it and then tried to reconnect it, I no longer had LCD functionality or speakerphone functionality.I looked on their website and this is what it said on their FAQ:Problem:No caller ID information receivedDoes the LCD screen on the handset show anything?NoYour telephone is defective and needs to be sent in for serviceSince it is on their FAQ I would assume this is a common problem. In trying to exchange my phone they were insistent that I send my phone in first so they could look at it and then refurbish it / exchange it. Since I use this phone for my home office this was problematic for me.I would not recommend this product. I personally will not by Panasonic again due to the quality of customer support (or lack thereof) that I received.
This product SEEMS great for those using their computer (or a computer hooked up to a TV) for entertainment. You have the "Media Center" button to bring up recorded/live TV and movies. There's a touchpad mouse and magnifier button on the wireless keyboard so you can navigate around the computer (say for streaming movies from the internet) from the comfort of a distant couch, and there's even a 4-port USB hub on the charging station which proves handy for things like plugging in a 10-key number pad (which the keyboard itself lacks). My experiences with defects and support, however, lead me to rate the Wireless Desktop 8000 poorly.I've actually been through two of these units so far. The first had an off-kilter peg that rendered the right-hand mouse charger broken. I was able to take the first unit back to the store for a replacement, but I got home to discover the mouse in the replacement set had a cosmetic defect where the "r" of "Microsoft" was missing.I called Microsoft to see if they'd send a replacement mouse, since I paid so much for the system, and they (rudely) replied in the negative.Ordinarily I might agree with their rationale over the relatively small detail, but this is a $300 desktop system, and you expect a certain level of quality to go along with the price tag.As it stands, I feel like I've purchased the Lexus luxury sedan of desktop keyboards where the first product I received was missing a wheel, and the second, which I'm stuck with, had a big scratch down the side straight from the factory.I'd claim that the Wireless Desktop 8000 is a well-designed system, but the lack of quality control and customer support to back up the product leads me to advise strongly against purchasing the system.
I am quite pleased with the screen. I did have to upgrade my ATI drivers which came with my two year old Acer laptop since I couldn't get the full 1600 pixel width initially. After that, all went smoothly.
I bought these headphones after seeing a coworker with them and getting good word from them on the sound quality. So I read the reviews and decided to take the plunge. For 8 months I was in mp3 listening heaven with my MDR-EX51LP's. I had a few minor gripes (like the isolator piece sometimes got stuck in my ear when I went to take them out) but got over it because these WERE (note, were) some sweet phones. They were so good I convinced another coworker to purchase some as well. He loved them too.. for a bit. Somehow he discovered one day that the cord insulation rubber stuff had completely opened up--NOT GOOD! Luckily, he was still within what pitiful warranty period comes with these (90 days I think). I was worried that the same problem might happen with me, so I was careful with my pair, causing as little stress on the cord as possible. unfortunately, a week or so ago I put them in and the right phone was completely dead. No amount of wiggling the cord made a difference, so my only guess is the driver is shot. This is when I checked my warranty status on sony's webpage only to discover they were no longer covered. So the simple truth is this: These headphones are not designed to last. With a life span of 8 months, I'd be better off with a set of shure e2c's, as they have a 2 year warranty. Only problem is the shure's lack of bass worries me. So what other option do I have, then to keep buying these every few months? After reading some other reviews the fragility of these seems to be a common thread and if it weren't for this problem I'd highly recommend them. Otherwise, I'd say spend a little more on something that will last longer.
I've had no problems with my camara. The picture quality is that of many Logitechs, so don't expect movie quality, but it's more than enough for my needs. It's very small, easy to install and hook up to your notebook to keep in touch. I've had no problems with the plastic base, as other users, and I suspect you really shouldn't have a problem with it as long as you don't abuse it. Remember, this is a product for a notebook user on the road, so don't expect the heavy duty quality of a desktop camara either.
One of the best mouse I have used. It has a nice design with a comfortable grip and fast tracking. The battery life is also fantastic, only have to replace them every 6 months or so. If you need a good reliable mouse then this one will take care of you just fine.
I had to returned the item due to error on my part. Returned handled professionally.
We used this on a commercial sound system installation in a public park. Has good sensitivity, selectivity, and quality.
This product is great. It fits my s710 perfectly. I would recommend it to anyone.
Love the privacy it provides, it is exactly as described and the only negative thing could be the price.
I've had this router for about 9 months or a little more. First off, I am not a techie type person, although I do know my way around computers for the basics and maybe a little more. When I initially bought it, I had to call customer service several times to get all the kinks out. It may have been that it was just my first time using a router. I had a hard time with customer service, because I couldn't understand what they were saying a lot of the time. I'm not prejudiced or anything, but it was very frustrating trying to get technical information from someone with a strong accent. This may be an issue with other brands, I'm not sure. Well, now since it's been a while since I purchased the router, I'm having trouble with my internet being slow when I am wireless. That's really frustrating since I'm paying for high-speed internet. I'm looking into buying a better one that is more user friendly, and I'll do a little more homework this time.
We like it and it works well. The one thing we don't like is that you have to push the open button 3 times before it actually opens. Not sure of the purpose, but the display shows that it is doing something, so it's not that the button is unresponsive.
This is the only way to go if you want hdmi cables..the price and the speed of which I got them was great...
These speakers replaced the stock speakers that came with my car; the foam speaker surrounds were all cracked and disintegrated. The Pyle 4" is a great value and should last since they have rubber surrounds. The sound quality is very average at best with noticeably less bass than the original speakers. I'm satisfied with them since they were very inexpensive but would have rather spent more to get better quality sound. It's very difficult to purchase speakers without auditioning them first since sound quality is very subjective.I seriously doubt that they will handle 180 watts and would not recommend these for other than to use with a stock radio which is what I'm using them for. Since my wife is the primary driver of this car and doesn't care or hear the sound difference it's acceptable to her. If I had to listen to this everyday I would get better sounding speakers even for just the stock radio (no CD player).Update: July 2011 I just couldn't take the sound quality of these speakers anymore and finally replaced them with the Pioneer 4" speakers (ordered from Amazon) since I had to replace the power window motor and regulator on one of the doors. The Pioneer's are a BIG IMPROVEMENT; much better bass and midrange; regret not purchasing these the 1st time. Physically comparing the Pyle versus the Pioneer the Pyle has a much larger magnet and overall looks like it would be a better speaker. This goes to show looks don't make a difference when it comes to sound quality. My wife even noticed the BIG IMPROVEMENT in sound quality!
Belkin designs things very well. That funny hole through it is really a cable pass through. My power connector is on the left, but I run it from the right, and put my laptop down to my right. The pass through keeps the cables out of the way, which is very nice. It is also at a nice height for typing, and I have used mine on both 15" and 17" widescreen laptops. The two people that used mine both went out and bought one.I am using it as I type this review.
I had been wanting one of these for a while and saw a good price on Amazon. Love it! I now print my stamps on this, my file labels, and address labels for packages. This all looks very professional for a small business. Very worth the price.
I purchased this item from home depot 2 weeks ago, it worked great for 2 weeks then 1 day just no zapping anymore, I am in luck it is under 30 days for a full refund at home depot, do not buy this product at all, read more posts there is no reason for any well made product to be this much of a piece of junk.
This is a nicely designed camera bag. I have a Canon powershot S3 IS that fit's perfectly inside the main compartment with tons of room to spare. There actually enough space for my compact as well.Best feature of this camera bag - It doesn't look like a camera bag. It's got a very casual yet urban look and feel to it, so you won't look like a tourist when walking around in the city especially.I'm sorry to say that the reviewer who gave this bag 2 stars didn't know exactly what he was purchasing this bag for, or didn't consider the pros and cons of owning such a bag prior to ordering it.If you plan to carry tons of photography gear, this bag ain't for you.If you wanna look like a total tourist, this bag ain't for you.If you need a bag for your camera with room for spare batteries, memory cards or a couple of rolls of film, maybe even some usb cables, then this bag is perfect.... and did I mention this bag looks uber-cool?
Cheap price, Cheap quality, and Cheap service.I bought this monitor from a local chain store for its low price and rebate. The first one has a problem of violent image shaking during computer startup. The second one is sharp on the left half, and blurry on the right half screen, which I did not noticed until I ran a screen test pattern. The third one is good so far. Forget the rebate -- you will never get it.
Good cable. Does what it is supposed to do. Pretty heavy duty construction, the sleeve is pretty thick and doesn't look like it would be damaged too easily.
I went to Staples and found this one and read the features and was impressed and wanted to try as rest that fall in the category are a little pricy! but after i had this product for 4 days i am disappointed at the workman ship, the usb interface (black little rectangle thing) is bulky and i could not wear the phones comfortably as i had lot of ear rubbibg despite the soft earpads, I just did not like this product and i am shipping this back to amazon and am planning on getting SONY MDR-NC6 which i tried at my friends place.
Good bag. Ftts the metal detactor. Not very ridgid. Could use some additonal padding. It does hold all of additional accesories.
Got the 4GB in July, and took it on holiday, only to find that the battery life lasted half the advertised length, and that it didn't have a charger, and it was a pain to charge without the specified charger, which, by the way, costs an extra 20 (over in England). Took it back, and got the 8GB. It has a brilliant interface, is colourful, not overly stylish, but produces a great sound and picture, but it also freezes, skips tracks, and is a rather slow, outdated money making machine.
Like others have pointed out in their reviews its a waste of money buying this item. It doesn't work with old keyboards as they don't have signal converter.It just plug converter. If you have a old keyboard which you want to use with a new PC/laptop buy one of the expensive ones that have a signal converter.
Crucial 2GB Kit (2 x 1GB) DDR2 PC2-4200 UNBUFFERED NON-ECC 240-PIN DIMMWorks perfectly. No problems with installation or usage so far.
I was trying to fit an electrical cable and hdmi cord through it, but it really is made for one thick, or a couple thin cords. Just didn't work out for my purposes.
This monitor is beyond belief! It is HUGE. I was switching from my old monitor bought back in 1999- a tiny 15 inch that was really starting to hurt my eyes. It is taking a lot to get used to the size of this thing- it's almost overwhelming. The picture and colors are amazing. The response time is great even for playing very complex games like WOW. The service I got from Tiger Direct was great as well. I accidentally ordered a different monitor first, and they were so helpful in cancelling that order and getting everything straightened out. The only thing that I would note about this is that it does have one dead pixel in the lower right hand side of the monitor, but there's not much you can do about that with a TFT screen... Overall, I give this monitor 5 stars!
The tripod is exceptional. I am not a professional photographer however. I use it to take pictures of items I sell. For me, it works as it should.
I'm just writing this review to tell everyone that Amazon has the wrong picture of this unit. There's only one bad picture (the first one) that shows this being a slightly different version (not sure which, maybe Fanmate 1?)You can tell by comparing the pictures to the first one.The one you get (Fanmate 2) is supposed to have a long socket connection, width wise, while the one bad picture shows more of a square socket connection. The Fanmate 2 also has 3x8 = 24 little ventilation holes while the one bad picture shows only 2x8 = 16 ventilation holes.Rest assured you'll be getting the correct one (Fanmate 2).---------The unit itself works just like my old one. I accidentally mishandled the one that came with my Zalman CNPS 9700 CPU fan ,so all I needed to do was unplug that one and plug in this new one. Took 2 seconds and works just like the old one.Just for your information, this thing gets warm to the touch (which is why there are ventilation holes in the first place). Just try to place the thing such that the holes point upward because heat rises. If you have the ventilation holes pointing down, the unit might get too hot (malfunction perhaps) from heat buildup. I live in a warm environment so that's why it gets a little warm. Sometimes it stays cool though, so the temperature also depends on the setting you have. Don't worry, it doesn't get HOT; I'm just providing all the information I can think of about this thing.The cable is like a rainbow, so it's kind of ugly, but its simplicity allowed me to squeeze the cable through a crack in my computer case lol. One tip is to squeeze the cable through one of those slot things on the case where graphics/sound/pci cards pop out (backplate?). That's how I managed to keep this thing outside of the case for easy access.One more thing, the one that originally came with my fan also came with a little piece of two sided tape, but I didn't get one with mine (don't want it anyway). The unit has a little loop for you to hang it on something. That's probably better than getting stick residue on your nice computer case.
Sound:------With these headphones you can really hear how things were recorded. The sound is as three dimensional as it gets, or as it may have been recorded. Everything is very clear and audible. I tested them with a variety of music from Jazz to Classical to Pop, both live and studio recordings. The frequencies and sounds are true to what you would hear if you had headphones two or three times the price.Embiance sound:---------------The enclosed headphones design makes them very quiet, keeping most of the sound out and keeping all the sound in. They are so quiet you can hear the blood rushing in your ears.Construction:-------------The construction looks very solid. They are still new, so let's see how the fare in a year or two.Comfort:--------Ergonomically speaking they work well on my head, overall very comfortable. They are not as cushy as open designs and so after a while they start to feel a bit harder then some others. Try it in the store and if you like the fit you will be OK.In summary, these are highly enjoyable headphones, great, clean sound, quiet. A great value. Probably the best headphones in the price range.
Although it SAYS Toshiba on it and Amazon writes on the website and the packing slip that it is Part PA3468U-1ACA...it is NOT! They instead send you PA3468E-1ACA...which has three prongs! I wanted an EXACT replacement for my computer adapter! And I'm very wary now, seeing how many people had problems with it anyway...I should have read the 1 star reviews before purchasing. I thought since it was being sold by AMAZON, not an apparent 3rd party vendor, that I would receive what I was asking for...so unfortunate to be wrong.
Very nice priced and cheapest I have found. They are very expensive in the stores and this one works just as wellThanks
These speakers are one of the best purchases I have made. They are everything I wanted at a reasonable price. My wife is listening to a streaming radio talk show in the kitchen with her computer here in the office as I type this. I can keep the sound down in the office and she can set the volume at the level she wants in the kitchen. The sound is great with no distortion or buzzing. I am totally satisfied.Thank you very much for a great product.Larry
It was about time the RioVolt PSX100 got a respite from my daily use. I cant say enough of that great player, really way advanced for its time and its still very much working after 3 years. Its actually from the same manufacturer (iriver). With that in mind, I jumped in and got this one.This model has practically all the configuration settings of its much higher priced Iriver siblings so you can tweak it to your hearts content. I was especially appreciative of the resume options and the total control of playing modes (i myself just have two, none and shuffle all).Features that that been sacrificed because of low price : backlit screen, bottom-loading, no line-out, no battery charging function.Suggestions : I wish Iriver sticked to a pad like interface, up/down/left/right, much more intuitive.
This lens has been out on the market for almost ten years. The current version on amazon is different, at least on the outside, from previous ones. I don't know if there is a difference in performance, but I find the lens to be fairly sharp even at wide open. It seems recent feedbacks and reviews are more positive than in the past.Anyway, this is a perfect lens for crop sensors, especially for doing HD video indoor. As you may know if you want less than 22mm on a crop sensor(or 35mm on 35mm equivalent)and fast (less than 2.5), for low light, then this is IT, no other choice on the market.Fortunately, this lens performs very well, better than what many old reviews would have you believe. I think most people will be happy to have this powerful lens in their bag, for situations that all the other lenses on the planet simply cannot deliver.
About 2 weeks after the 90 day warranty period ended (happened to you before?), this unit stopped working. Not due to an electronic failure, but because the top and bottom piece (secured by a plastic latch system)just one day decided not to close properly. NOTHING WAS BROKEN ON THE MACHINE! The unit does work if I tape the two pieces together (Very attractive and functional).Talked to very nice people at Audiovox who basically said, in a NICE way, tough luck. Repair charge is $93.75.
The best for my Flash for Canon 60D please i appreciate and thanks so much. Aboe all it came at the time when i east expected it so which means you value your customers than the money. This is so great and please keep up with that spirit.
This compact portable DVD player sounded like just what I was looking for to listen to DVDs on my walks. But, it came with a dead battery that wouldn't recharge. jwin support sent me a preprinted list of steps to get the battery charged and eventually it would charge--but the charge would only last for half an hour. A further request for battery warranty replacement instructions was not answered. Soon, the built in speakers stopped working. In spite of all this and because of the time and postage cost of getting it replaced (if even possible), I'm going to keep and use the unit. I've made a rechargeable battery pack from 8 AA batteries and a Radio Shack holder. A plug-in speaker for $10 from WalMart takes care of the second problem.
I bought this radio to put on my motorcycle. I added a no ground 4' fiberglass antenna from Radio Shack and am very happy with the performance. An SWR meter was reading 3 which according the the CB shop is almost perfect. The people that I ride with tell me that it is loud and clear and as far as reception, I have no trouble hearing them. I don't think you can beat this radio for the price.
WOW, THIS CARD IS AWESOME. The specification of my computer was 1000 MHZ, 512MB RAM, and geforce 2 MX400. When Warcraft 3 beta was out, the highest resolution I could set to was 800 x 640 with all the details set to low, and the gameplay still lagged ALOT. My friend has a processor identical to mine(1000MHZ), only has 128 MB ram but he used a ATI geforce 2 and it seemed to outperform my system. The highest resolution he could play on his computer was 1028 and also with the details set to low.After I upgraded my Geforce 2 to Visiontek's Geforce 4 Ti 4600, all I can say is, WOW!!! When I first installed the card and played Warcraft 3 in 800 x 600 mode, it was not as smooth as I expected, but my only thought at that time was, what the heck, lets give this card a try. I turned the resolution of the game to 1028 and with all the details set to high. Guess what happened, the gameplay WAS SOOOOO SMOOTH. So I pushed the resolution to the next stage, 1280, and the gameplay just got even BETTER. Then I pushed the resolution to the highest, which is 1600, AND THE GAMEPLAY WAS CRAZY, ALL DETAILS IN THE GAME FROM A UNIT TO A BUILDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT WERE SO BEAUTIFUL, NO LAGS AT ALL.My 1000 MHZ, 512 MB ram, and GEforce 4 Ti4600 outperformed another friend of mine with 2000 MHZ, 1 Gig ram, Geforce 2, when it comes to games.Each stage in Warcraft 3 was hard to achieve, it may seem easy because from 1028 to 1280 you may think there is not alot of difference. When I went back to the friend with 1000 MHZ and 128 MB ram with an ATI geforce2, his gameplay was smooth under 1028 mode, but when I pushed it a stage beyond, which was 1280, THE CURSOR DIDN'T EVEN MOVE AND THE UNITS RESPONDED TO ME AFTER A LONG LONG TIME. I was convinced that a slight change from 1028 to 1280 could challenge you computer to its limit, not to say that I not even changed to resolution to 1600 but also with all the details set to high. WOW THIS CARD IS REALLY AWESOME.I can also play RED FACTION in the highest resolution, no lag, not at all, the higher the resolution you set, the faster you can expect the graphics, and the more power you can expect from your GEFORCE 4 TI 4600.THIS CARD IS WEIRD, YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHERE ITS POWER STARTS TO DECLINE. MAYBE I CAN SET THE RESOLUTION HIGHER THAN 1600, WHICH I CANT BECAUSE MY MONITOR ONLY SUPPORTS TO 1600, GIVE IT A TRY GUYS, AND TELL ME IF ITS POWER WILL DECLINE WHEN IT REACHES BEYOND 1600.
Picked 5 stars since I couldn't pick 4 1/2 stars. I bought this lens to replace the 35-80mm lens that came with my Canon EOS Rebel 2000. Having used Sigma lenses with my Pentax 35mm I knew I couldn't go wrong. This lens is light weight, quick to focus and quiet. Focus ring (for manual fousing) is smooth and in just the right spot. The zoom ring is not quite as smooth as the focus but it's not a hinderance. The 28-105mm zoom range is ideal for beginning and experienced photographers and provides more flexibility than the 35-80mm lens I replaced. All three rolls of film I've shot with this lens look great! Included lens hood is ideal for preventing lens flare when taking pics outside.
Picture is great, problem with overheating. Do not put inside of cabinet if you don't want it shutting down every 10 mins.
This is a great head once you get used to using the three separate controls. The benefit of this head is not only it's compact size, but also the ability to lock on axis while adjusting another. With practice, this is the way to go vs. those ball and socket heads for accurate composition of shots.
My old Presto popper, which had given me excellent service for MANY years, at least 8, finally cracked on the bottom. The new one is made of much lighter material. After burning a couple of batches, I now cook in 80% power, which is working fine.
first i looked for months for a slim line set of speakers that were no more than 3 inchs in depth.Frankly theres not a lot out there on the market in that size range and power handling range that dont fall under the class of junk or unreasonable cost.I wanted thes for the back effects channel of a 9.1 system.size was the main concern.I had the wires in place waiting for them to arrive. I think these make great surround system speakers no doubt about it.No i wouldnt use them for mains.all my speakers are bick anerica im sold on them but bic didnt make something in this size range or id have all bics.for mains they do need to put out more bass.my receiver is set at 100 htz and my bics with dual 6.5 woofers and a 6.5 horn tweeter rock .frankly they put out good bass down to 60 hz but start to lack punch.these carvers do a great job in the 250 hz to 20,000 hz range and impress me for thier size.they actually sound good and blend in tone wise fairly well with the rest of my system.wish they came in black.the mounting system for them is great ,you get a lot for your money with these.the pic on amazon and the owners manual did show them comming with round bases for a more stable mount just in case you didnt wall mount them.Ive contacted the manafacturer but have not got a answer yet.if they should of been in the box i want them if not they need to make adjustments to the photos.ill update this after customer service gets back with me .
I REALLY wanted to keep this radio. The design is clean and the touchscreen controls are ingenious and simple to use.But the sound quality was just unacceptable. There was a buzzy, fuzzy distortion that I just couldn't put up with. The cheap discount store analog mono unit it was going to replace by comparison has a much clearer tone (if somewhat less bass).If you usually play rock at medium to high levels, it actually sounds better that way, so some may like this radio more than I did. But classical at low volume sounded like someone playing a comb and tissue paper. Philips - nice try but next time go for the two dollar speakers instead of fifty cent ones.
The cable itself is OK, but the lock is very poor quality. The internal mechanism on my lock unscrewed itself from the body of the lock after about six uses -- and no, it was not tampered with, or at least the anti-tamper mechanism had not been activated. This product is worth about $5 and does nothing more than avoid tempting honest people. I'm sure the proper tool would pop the lock out of the security port in two seconds.
I also bought this camera at a local department store except on clearance...for 34.00 I thought it must be a flop..no it is excellent and by the time i got the rechargable batteries at the clearance price of the camera i am still well under 80.00 for the camera and batteries.
Very clear and nice lens, clear colors and no black edge on the photos, very cheap lens to bey, my best ever
It's pricey, but it works. This IS the car charger for the Zen X Fi. You can go to Creative's website and compare product numbers. This is the one.
Worked fine for charging on US 100 voltage. But when I took it on a European vacation, after a few charges on 220 voltage, the light turned red and it would not charge anymore. Testing back in the US with alternate cords and different iPods confirmed the charger doesn't work when connected to an iPod. Disappointing.
OK....the cd player is really annoying. it skips a lot, sometimes it just stops and wont play again till I take out the batteries, and I dropped it once...and IT BROKE. I had another cd player, I had dropped it a bunch and nothing happened to it...so I got really [mad] about this one.There's way too many features on here and it's impossible to find the song you want on it. It's really slow to play, and it eats batteries like a mofo. All in all it is really annoying, and I'd go with a slightly more expensive, but better quality product.
I have heavy (35 lbs.) studio monitors. We made sure to anchor them into the wall thoroughly. They didn't come with any mounting hardware. They were pre-drilled for these mounts and they work well together. [...] shipped them very quickly and priced them very low. Thanks.
Does exactly what it was designed to do, i.e., allows oneto trip the shutter while away from the camera. It is nota wireless device however.
Just what I ordered perfect. Im happy. Product works fine. Perfect for what I need came clean and on time thanks amazon. I would buy again. Glad I came to the site to buy
Owned this unit for about one year. Frequently loses connection, and requires a restart/reset. A few days ago, even this failed to restore connection. Today, it died completely -- no little blue lights. Like most Linksys products I've bought, this is cheaply made, unreliable, cr*p.
Amazing! High Quality! Durable! Easy to apply! This thermal compound is all out amazing! I've repaired so much with only this 3.5g! Worth the buy!! (;
This may be a very large antenna for some, but the Terk TV 38 antenna performs outstandingly well! I previously had a Radio Shack XR-190 antenna when a severe windstorm blew down the mast and destroyed it. I am very happy with the performance of this antenna. I intitally set it up on a rotator 25 feet above ground and all of the local stations located 30 miles away came in 100%. I was even more surprised to be able to pick up a few of the San Francisco and San Jose TV stations - both analog and digital broadcasts. When I compare this to the XR-190 antenna, the performance of the TV38 is significantly better than the XR-190. How do I know this? I compared my memory of the broadcast quality of one low-power analog UHF channel from Sacramento which appeared to have a lot of snow when received on the XR-190. On the TV38, that same low-power analog UHF station is now crystal clear - almost like cable or HDTV.Please keep in mind these helpful tips when attempting to assemble and install any TV antenna including the Terk TV38. First, read the assembly instructions carefully and then re-read them at least two more times. This will help clear up any confusion as to know which section or part goes where. Second, be very carefull when handling the long elements on big antennas such as the TV38. These elements bend easily and can easily be damaged. Thirdly, never do any installation work on a windy day. It makes the installation job dangerous. Lastly, have an extra pair of hands to help you carry the antenna up onto the roof and/or raise the mast assembly. Even if you think you can do everything yourself, it's better to have someone help you with the installation.
This dvd player is painfully slow. Say you want to watch a dvd... I hit the open button, but this is disabled. Okay, hit the power button. Then hit the open button. No, it's thinking. Hit the open button again. Wait, hit it over and over. Okay, you finally got the thing open. Put in the disc. Sit down and grab the tiny cheap remote. Press play. It can't see the remote -- there's a slight angle to where you're sitting. Stretch your arm way out to the side, take careful aim, and YES, you got a response. Watch for a while, and pause it to make popcorn. It turns off after a while. You turn it back on, and it has NOT saved your previous location. Arghh!
Great binoculars. Easy to focus. A little heavier than some others, but still very compact. Would have given them a 5 star, except for the covers. They are not very convenient to use and get in the way when the strap is attached. There is a place to snap the covers onto the strap, but they just get in the way. The strap is wider then most and very comfortable to use. The binoculars have the fully multi coating, with is a good feature. The 18mm eye relief is good, especially if wearing glasses. I am very satisfied with my purchase. Also, the price here at Amazon was way less than anyplace else.
it arrived on time and worked out of the box. Obviously used but the application is for old equipment.
The best move I ever made on this Computer. I am not to sure what this Computer needs. This is one thing it needs! Excellent!
After I got a second mortgage on the trailer, I bought this puppy. The price may be a little high, but WOW, I never 802.11'ed better! This is a must but if you win the lottery or cash in the 401k. A+++
I bought this for my Cannon SD-750 based on the reviews, and it is a great product. It seals every inch of the camera except for the shutter button. Conforms to my camera perfectly. It works great. It helps me get a secure grip on the camera. Believe the reviews this skin is great!
Granted, I've had these a few months, and have only used them on runs. My right headphone went dead after I sprinkled a little water from my sports bottle on the top of my head. They were comfortable, but always slightly sliding out of my ears from the sweat (slippery rubber), no matter how far I would push them in. Overall, a decent value for the price, though. Noise isolation was good and sound quality was just fine, although I am not a sound quality snob. I just know they are better than my ipod headphones!
This router when paired with the Netgear WG511T does a very good job. The range is significantly better than other access points I've used (like the DLINK 614+ and 713P). I have the WAP in a corner of the house downstairs and I can use it at the other corner of the house, upstairs, and on a waterbed with nearly a full speed connection (a claimed connection speed of 96Mbps). A file copy transfer speed was about 40Mbps, which is close to copies done on a wired LAN and really is 10x faster than when using the DLINK 802.11B routers (This is not a shot at DLINK which in fact does have good products IMO).The router contains the usual set of configuration options including dynamic DNS support and a port forwarding. There is also &quot;block sites&quot; list by domain and/or keyword. I don't really see much this because IMO nobody is going to type in all the bad sites into a router.One very nice feature is one can update the firmware with literally one button click. All these routers update the firmware after the product is released and feature makes the update pretty painless. My new router was apparently already several updates behind they day I bought it. After clicking the button it connects to a Netgear server to do the update. You can also update it from a disk file if needed.The router does UPnP as all of them do now, but you have to explicity turn it on via one of the setting pages. Seems like most people would want that on.One of the goodies on the install disk is some kind of 'special edition' &quot;Freedom&quot; brand firewall program from Zeroknowledge. It seems to be at least adequate but I've never heard of them before. It contains an 'ad blocker', but the ad list is poorly populated (they claim to update this list). You appear to get free updates to this software so there may be some potential here, especially if they did a better job with that ad list.Overall this is a good product for the price and highly recommended.
I just bought this e260 (11/08). The player itself was manufactured in 2006 and still being sold as new by Amazon and JR's Computer world.The product information fails to leave out the fact that you can only use a 2gb mirco sd card, it will not recognize anything else. So forget about SDHC compatibility.Speaking of compatibility you can not hear audible.com book content on it and will never be able to.If you want album art you have to find it on the internet and install it manually in each album folder (big pain). Most players will automatically do this when you sync with windows media player or your preferred download service.Now to continue the nightmare I went on the Sansa site to try to fix all the stuff that is not compatible with the rest of the world and it was listed as a "retired player" So you can forget about any support.I just bought nothing more than the electronic version of a gallon of outdated, rotten milk.
This product, while I'm sure has great quality photos (it's a Cannon and everyone I spoke too unanimously said OOO, a cannon is a good brand), was too light and flimsy. I will look for something a little more sturdy and seemingly well made. I'm thinking about getting an elph with wide angle..
I bought this book based on the idea of a lost prominent piece of art. I thought it might be Dan brown-esque. Wasn't as good as Dan Brown but still worth reading. Good story line!
Brand new in shrink wrap; BUY WITH CONFIDENCE if this is what you need for your backup system (or whatever, if it used for something else). Same product you would buy in an office supply store... for more
I bought this as an inexpensive alternative to powering a subwoofer for portable A/V use with projectors and LCD panel televisions. It interfaces with either the low voltage RCA outputs or directly from powered speaker leads from the main amplifier (just as any good car sub amp will) but the real benefit is the power status indicator and overload protection. I can use this with confidence that I will not fry my clients' gear and the impact of the high power sub amp really makes a difference (even using wimpy 8" subs). Not a typical application for a car amp but this works well. Just add a beefy 12v power supply and it will fit in a briefcase or into a laptop bag. Cool.
If you're in the market for a fast lens for low light conditions this is a great buy. With a F/1.4, it captures a lot of light. Together with the twilight mode of the Sony, I never have to use a flash indoors. This allows me to take more candid shots without breaking the mood or washing out a scene with a bright flash.I use this for my Sony A55. The AF is quick and fortunately for me, I do not have any front focus issues that I have been reading about from other reviews. The lens creates a pleasing bokeh and makes for great portrait shots.The lens is rather heavy compared to the 18-55mm kit lens, but I'm not too bothered by that considering the excellent shots I get from it. Overall, I very happy with my purchase and always carry this in my camera bag.
Hi, i have this tablet for 3 months now and I must say it's great.The processor isn't as fast as traditional lap tops, but the overall performance is great.If you need mobility more than performance I invite you to buy this product.
I needed a RF remote to control home theater from the next room. I shopped around at retail stores and online, and the next closest in price was at least $50 more expensive. I took a chance after reading reviews and have found that this remote and RF booster are fantastic. The instruction manual and DVD make it incredibly easy to program. Even when the code is not one of the pre-programmed, manual programming is easy and quick. I highly suggest this model when you are looking for a universal remote for home theater.
This Garmin is probably the best GPS out there money can buy. Easy to use, the buttons on the touch screen are large enough that even big fingers like my own can accurately enter information. My second Garmin Nuvi, I would buy it again if my new car didn't have GPS built in- but still great to take with you on vacation.
The Ibook was shipped fast by Midwest. Product was as described. It works great!
My "battery replacement program" Ipod failed and I was tired of Apple and Itunes in general so I searched on the Internet for a new player. The Micro Photo seemed wonderful for the price and storage was comparable to my trashed 10 gig Ipod.I received the Zen and at first was impressed, particularly with the sound--I was using Shure e-5s at the time. However, after a very short period of time the headphone jack began to cut in and out and I knew from much previous experience that this was a very bad sign. Despite due dilligence in my original searching I discovered after looking deeper into it that the headphone jack problem was a common ailment.By now, I had also fully experienced the navigation and download aspects of the Zen software which I would rate at about a 3 on a scale of 1 to 10--in other words--really bad and not intuitive at all in my opinion.I decided to return the unit and did not want a replacement. The good news is that I ended up with an Iriver Clix, which although only weighing in with 2 gigs of storage, is so easy to use and intuitive that it doesn't seem like I gave up anything moving down to 2 gigs from the 10 gig Ipod. The Iriver Clix is really amazing and utilizes almost its entire surface area for viewing track info, album art, etc. You can also download video and pictures but I only use the player for listening to music, which by the way sounds better on this device than on any other MP3 player I have ever used. If you couple this player with high end phones like Shure e500s (yes I traded up from e5s to e500s and the difference is worth every penny) you won't believe your ears!Bottom line is that if the Zen hadn't been defective I would never have purchased the Iriver--now that's a Zen thing!
The resolution on the Coby DP-768 can be summed up by one word, SUCKS!!!!Plus none of the card reader slots worked! The only one I could get to work was the USB.The only reason we kept it was that it was a gift for my mother and she has NO CLUE how to operate electronics so I was able to set it up with a 4GB USB thumb drive with random pictures. And she assumes the next time I'm in town I will switch out some pictures for her. I begged her to let me return it, she said NO!PIECE OF CRAP, DO NOT PURCHASE!
I am writing because 4.5 stars overall is way too many.I bought this with a rebate (so it was free) but it turns out it really sucks. It has gotten progressively worse over 2 years. It drops the connection for upwards of a minute every 20 minutes. I shut off the wireless option and got a separate router and it still drops the connection. This thing is just an all around piece of junk.Save your money, DO NOT BUY it. There are plenty of other options and this thing sucks as both a modem and a router.
Like others who've written reviews, the CD player is giving a 'no disc' message. I just wish I'd seen the reviews before we wasted our money on it... This is the 2nd Sony in a row to quit on us. Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me twice, shame on me. This is the last time I'll ever buy a Sony anything!
First I wish I had read the reviews for this product before I purchased as I would not have made the purchase. Secondly the description of the mats contains so little information that you think you are getting a great deal with the number of mats and the different sizes. They failed to say the mats come in sheets and you punch them out - the only one that can be used for 5 X 7 is an oval mat - then you move on to huge rectangle size mats - I cannot even use them for the project I am working on - was a waste of my money and I agree - why return and pay additional $$$
This monitor was a great price and very easy to set up. There is a back panel that you have to remove in order to plug in the cords. However, it does not require any tools. The front and back of the monitor look good. The picture is clear and the software is easy to install. I was also pleased to find that all of the necessary cords came with the monitor, including a hookup for Macs and IBM compatible computers.
I was looking for a pair of basic binoculars to use for birding. I'm glad I trusted all of the great reviews for this pair. They are easy to use, and I'm very impressed by how well they work. I am often with someone who uses a pair of Swarovski's, and while I can easily tell the difference between the two, you can't beat the price for this pair.If you need a basic set to get started, and don't want to spend a fortune, you won't be disappointed with this pair.
i like this unit better than the tom tom! i wish i wasnt so hard headedand bought this along time ago!
My only complaint is that the buds get seperated and tangled very easily because there's no case for them, but that's the same as more expensive earbuds, so I would definitely say this is the way to go.
I have hunted for over 50 years and was in the big game hunting business for over 20 years hunting Moose,Caribou and Black Bear.During that time I had used several different binoculars,all were able to do the job,but none of them were what you would consider "good" and most of them were in the lower price range.One day I was in a sporting goods shop and happened to see a pair of Brunton 8 x32's.I looked out the shop window and could count the whiskers on a squirrel sitting in the tree outside,Yes they were that good!Over the years some of the hunters I guided had some very good glasses, Steiners,Zeiss and a few more. They were great but they cost so much that this poor old guide just quit wishing.Maybe the optics business has just come a long way and a lot of glasses are good now, but I firmly believe that these Brunton Eterna 11x45's are as good as anything I have ever seen, they are by far the best I have ever owned !I only wish I had found them years ago! They would be a bargain at triple the price!Thanks to a loving wife these were a super birthday gift!
Excellent service. Next day delivery for pennies on my Prime Shipping. Product is perfect and cheaper than any other place I've purchased from in the past. This is cheaper than driving to Walmart to find the items not re-stocked. I am so pleased!!!!
i have been thru many camera in this price range,but non have been this good. it takes great photos . the zoom takes great photos , not blury at all . i have had this camera for seven months . i have droped it many times . i have spilt soda on it . but it still works great . it takes about 2 secends to take the photo . but that is no reason not to buy this great camera.
Bought this brand DVD+R as recommended in the owner's manual for my DVD burner. It wrote at 8X with Nero 6 and the supplied burning software. Memorex works just as well. So far, 15 burns and no coasters.
So i paid 35 dollars for these headphones. Sounded like a bargain indeed. I listen to electronic music mostly, music with heavy Bass, mostly Dubstep and electro. I am also a video editor and a movie buff. So i use the headphones for work as well. When it comes to sound equipment theres always brats who would refuse to buy anything short of Sony or Bose etc All i can say is, if your looking at these headphone your probably not some hi-tech sound engineer. But honestly these are really awesome. So comfertable. Ive worked with 250 dollar headphones on and they have literally cut off blood supply to my ears, and i have a normal sized head with normal sized ears. These are amazing, in terms of bang for your buck and generally. The Bass is amazing for headphones, off course the sound quality i would give it a 3.5 - 4 / 5. Still really good.
amigo mio gracias por el envio todo esta muy bien, muchas gracias y que pase muy bien y feliz d&iacute;as de los enamorados
I write and sell curriculum online. I have tried many products to ship our DVDS and CDs. Easy to insert Cds and they stay in place. They look professional and they do the job. I've never had a defective one and I have used thousands over about 9 years.
This one lasted 6 months and the last one I bought which was the same, lasted 6 months. It's a waste of money. Both worked fine for a few months, then they start to lose contact. You have to wiggle it or put your lips just right for it to work. DO MORE RESEARCH AND FIND ONE THAT WORKS. This is trash.
For just a little more money, the WET54GS5 adds a 5-port switch. Installation could not have been easier, and the unit seems well-made.
I am a brand new photographer, and have not had any experience with higher priced camera bag brands. However, for what I carry, this bag is more than adequate. It is lightweight, easy to carry and access equipment. It is a bit large, so I wouldn't recommend it for all photo shoots; that isn't a negative comment, just a suggestion to consider for certain location shoots. ALl in all, I'm very pleased!
I'm just about to pull the trigger on another one of these. The one that's currently a bit balky is NINE YEARS OLD. Check around and see how long the average router lasts. If you get 3+ years, you're doing better than many. There's undoubtedly a reason Linksys kept the same basic model number for so many years (well, they did add an L at the end); because people love them and they have a great reputation for quality.UPDATE: I wound up purchasing this router and have had nothing but problems with it. It is NOT recommended if you have a lot of devices to connect. I use 3 desktops (all hard-wired), 2 laptops, 2 DROID phones, a TV and two satellite boxes. The Cisco CSR told me they have dis-continued manufacturing this router and advised me to check out an "N" series. Only recommended if you have minimal wireless needs, like maybe one laptop.
these speakers are awesome.... bump the loudsest music... dont buy any other speakers but these...
My tap dance group wanted a CD/tape player and this was exactly what we needed. The sound is excellent, not to large to handle, and hard to find a combo CD/Tape as tape players are now considered vintage. The delivery was as promised and we are very pleased with our purchase.
I live in a ranch house with thin walls (built in the 60s) and was hoping to boost my signal beyond the kitchen into the family room (no wall between the 2 rooms). Instead the bar level remained exactly the same.I understand that the walls between the room where the router is (relocation is not an option) could cause some blockage, but after reading the reviews and linksys own materials, I was led to believe that there would be at least some improvement. Instead, things remained as was. Heck, there wasn't even improvement within the room, with my wifi satellite radio slipping from 3 bars to 2 bars while we were still in the room.
This device is great. It allows the user to connect 3 component (red, blue, green) video devices with audio to one component audio/video ready HDTV. In my case, I used this device to power a plasma tv mounted to a true brick fireplace. The issue was to hide the wires coming from the a/v cabinet with 3 component a/v cables. That would have been 15 wires! But I used this a/v switcher and did it with 5.Now this device would not be needed if the user were employing a 5.1 surround sound amplifier receiver. This audio/video switching would be already built in.
This is the second one we purchased for our business and it is well made and easy to adjust. For extra stability, use a couple strips of silver duct tape on the inside (out of sight) and that really makes this stand a great buy.
I own a LOT of vinyl that's never been released on CD, let alone the cloud, and it is wonderful to be able to hear this music in it's prime thanks to this turntable. It's easy to use, too. If I wanted to, I could plug it into my computer and burn discs off the records. But I LIKE records!
It works better than the cat5 cable I previously had, and I received it a day earlier than estimated so I'm impressed.
I bought this headset because it on sale at the time and it looked to have reasonable quality. Initially it squeezes your ears and can be painful, but after a few uses it is not an issue. The main problem I experienced with this headset is accidentally bumping the lifechat button and being exited out of the video game I was playing. This is not a big deal normally but can be a big problem if you intend you use this headset to play online games. Other than that issue the headset has worked well.
It worked exactly as promised. It is cheap and inexpensive but does what it should perfectly.
I am a happy owner of this product -- and I get excited, especially nowadays, when I come across such a great buy in a sea of mediocrity in electronics.The most important thing to note about this FM transmitter is that it uses the entire FM range. Also the product's web site features an "Open FM Frequency Finder" which finds unused FM stations by zip code or city/state. This free service makes this product even more dependable and is another plus in the manufacturer's favor. Google "digital lifestyle outfitters fm transmitter" to find the product's web site.Note that most FM transmitters only use the high and low FM frequencies, which in areas like Washington DC are clogged with FM stations and no available FM frequencies. Using all frequencies is a feature usually only found in devices which cost quite a bit more than this one.This FM transmitter scans the "even" FM frequencies as well (ie 96.0, 96.1, 96.2, ...), so if your car stereo scans these frequencies you're almost guaranteed to find a free FM frequency. Too bad it stops at 88.1 (my car's stereo goes all the way down to 87.7), but its not a big loss.I've read all of the reviews for this product as of the time of this post, and I am dubious about the claims made in most of negative ones. I have owned this FM transmitter for close to three years now. Mine is still as good as new. In fact, when you factor in the car plug and rechargeable AAA battery, you'll probably agree that this is an absolutely excellent value for the price.The company has been around for more than a few months too, which in this business is pretty amazing.If you are budget conscious and demand quality for your money: stop surfing, buy this FM transmitter, and for goodness' sake, go to bed! As of the time of this posting, Amazon has some great prices for this FM transmitter. When you get yours in the mail and hook it up that first time, you will agree that it was great buy.
I bought my averatec with basically the same specs as this one two years ago. I use a computer a great deal but it is basically an appliance to me. I want it to work consistently and do what I need it to do. The averatec has not let me down. This is basically my travel computer. It is small enough to slip in a large purse. The battery lasts longer than other brands I have used and appears to charge quicker. It has a large enough hard disk and memory. My computer came with xp pro which has been good as this is what I use at work. During the time it is not travelling it is in the tv room. It is durable. I left it in a TSA bin and got it back a week later, it has a few scratches on it due to travel etc, its been dropped and flung around a few times. While carrying a pile of books, papers and the computer I dropped the computer from about four feet up, it landed flat on the pavement. It still worked fine but the shock did break something that connected the power supply and I had trouble charging the battery after that. I had that fixed fairly inexpensively at a local shop and it has worked great every since. If you can find one of these and you are not looking for a desktop replacement, you are okay using headphones for sound (the speaker are very small)and you want something portable-- this is it.
This sling product really fills my needs and holds securely my digital SLR, 2 extra lenses, flash, charges, filters, batteries, compact flashes, etc., etc. It is comfortable in the sling position and hand carries easily. I just flew to Florida and it easily fits on the overhead shelf or under the seat. The bag appears well constructed and padded to hold the above securely. So far I am very satisfied.
I should have just went with my first thought and purchased this item back when it was on sale; however, I kept putting it off. Finally, after purchasing my new computer cart/desk, I decided that I wanted more space on the new desk, and remembered this product as I was coming-up with solutions for my quandary. At first I had no idea if this particular product came with the laptop tray, so I went elsewhere to do the shopping. When I searched on that site this same exact product came-up on that site. That site wanted more than Amazon, so I went with Amazon, and it's seller B*y.**m. Since this seller is located in the same state as I, I went with this seller to buy from. My Ergotron LX Arm came earlier (1 day) than estimated. It works great!Installation was kind of a mystery, but once I did some process of elimination I figured it out pretty fast. What was a bit hazy were the diagram that illustrated how to attach the laptop tray to one of the articulating arms (you get two articulating arms).Ever since placing this exactly where I wanted, I cannot begin to tell you how great it is. The arms are so very sturdy, and really holds either the monitor or laptop very well. The only problem I see with the arm is that you will need to hold onto the arm as you remove your laptop, because if you don't...you will be knocked on your butt from a steel-arm uppercut lol. Yes each arm is spring-loaded and can fly-up if not supported by a hand to keep it steady.As described from above the product seems to be made out of some type of steel alloy, and does weigh a good amount in the hands. I'm starting to see why this product is a bit expensive...great quality for a fair price in my book!What you get:2 articulating arms1 monitor bracket + installation kit (screws, plating, etc)1 laptop tray + installation kit1 mounting bracket with welded pole for arms and arm extensions1 gigantic piece of mind to know that you are getting a great product with the utmost detail to materials and functionality!Trust me; if you're looking for a monitor or laptop mount then this is the only choice you have. Ergotron definitely knows what they are doing compared to the other guys!
My original white cable had the one end like |_ (L) shaped instead of the straight this one is, so it would not fit on my new setup. Don't get me wrong, this cable has that "premium" look that I like, but it does nothing more than your standard white DVI cable (and nothing less). Don't buy this thinking you will get better signal, you won't, but it will give you that "pimp" look!
After owning this camera for many years I lost it. I purchased new ones and wasn't satisfied. I did a search on Amazon and there was exactly what I was looking for, used. My Olympus C60 is like new and my photos are great again. The reponse time was quick, the packaging was original and I am one happy lady.
These headphones are great! The sound is incredibly crisp and clear, and people on the other end can hear you just as well. The fact that they fold up so you can take them along in your computer bag is an added bonus.
This is a great device for sport fans. No Hassle Hands free carrying of your iPOD. Comes with accessories for small or large arms. I imagine with the extension you could strap to your leg as well. Highly recommend this product.
I bought this printer when it was new so I paid full list for it.After having it for 2 years.. I have manged to get less that twenty images printed on it.Paper loading is imposable, when you do get it to print iteats ink like crazy.It always seems to need "cleaning" i.e. I want you push a button that empties your print cartridges at a frightening rate.My total cost of ownership for this pile of poo with the purchase price,ink replacements and printer repairs has been over $900.00.For that I've only been able to print 15 images.I just a few moments ago disconnected this thing from my computerand later today I'm going to beat it into a flat pile of plastic and metal, look for the vid on youtube. Don't buy this printer you'll be sorry. I'll never buy an epson printer again.
I hooked up this sub to a JVC FS5000 mini-system to fill in the low notes. It integrated easily and really improved the sound. The only problem has been that my JVC system has fairly low-power pre-amp outputs, and the auto-on feature of the KLH subwoofer doesn't kick in until moderate volumes. I now leave the subwoofer power on all the time and the system works great.
This camera is a bit expensive, but it serves its purpose quite well. I set this up in my kids' play room. It can serve up video and audio from within the room it is in and I am able to view that with Internet Explorer from any computer in my home. This way I can keep an eye and ear on my kids while they play in the other room while I am in our home office working. I get a lot more done knowing that they are behaving and not coloring on the walls or something.Set up was rather easy. It is easier that setting up another computer on your network for sure. Plus it comes with instructions that make it even easier. Just follow the steps they have laid out for you.I give it 5 stars because of the ease of use, the video quality, the time and worry it saves me, and it's ability to be a stand alone device. Just plug in he power and make sure it is hooked up to your home network.
Cambridge makes two comparable table radios, the 730 and the Model 88. (The 740 is a 730 with a CD, and the 88CD is an 88 with a CD). I basically purchased the 88CD because I was starting to feel unhappy with the Cambridge 730 that I had used for while (for which I also wrote a review). I felt that the deliberate distortions designed into the 730's sound were becoming very annoying for my listening, which is mainly classical music. The distortion, in selected frequency ranges, of the sound of natural instruments, had just become too distracting.Now I have used the Model 88 for a few weeks and can make a pretty firm conclusion that it was designed with total audio accuracy as its goal. There are definitely no deliberatr distortions anywhere in it's frequency range. It reproduces treble to higher frequencies than the 730, and bass to lower frequencies as well. The sound is more even and balanced throughout all frequency ranges. When comparing the two using a CD source (I had to use the 730's AUX input, unfortunately, which may have introduced artifacts of its own), the Model 88 shows how simply outstanding it is. The difference was akin to that between an audiophile system vs one for blasting out a movie soundtrack. The 88 was clean and precise and just delicious, and the 730 was really bloated in the lower ranges and muted in the very high ranges. At the end of Mahler's Resurrection Symphony, for instance, when all the horns and timpani and cymbals came in together with the rest of the orchestra, everything was beautifully distinct amidst all the power. On the 730, the sound became more muddied. There was more perceived power because of the artificial boost that the 730 gave to some of the mid-lower frequencies, but it was simply not clean.Having said all that, I must admit that the 730 sounds more &quot;satisfying&quot; when used for listening to FM. The 88 is simply too accurate and harshly exposes any flaws in the FM signal. (The tuner is fantastic, but you simply cannot expect the same sound as you would from the CD source). The 730 makes the whole sound &quot;fuller&quot; and more soothing somehow.Since the two models cost almost the same, the choice between the two comes down to whether you care for sonic accuracy (88), or just a generic &quot;good sound&quot; that can instantly impress, but does not stand up to scrutiny (730).Having spent all these words on the comparison between these two radios, I ought to say a word about their absolute qualities. Firstly, the listening public really does owe Henry Kloss, the legendary designer of the 88, a debt of gratitude for building such a fantastic piece of audio equipment. It truly is startling how much better the 88 sounds than competing brands or models (I shan't mention names; anyway, there aren't that many real competitors in this class). I can even see it being used as the main audio system in a small room in place of a mid- to hi-end component system, it is that good. IMHO, the 730 was an attempt by Cambridge to modify the sound of the 88 to be more satisfying to the pop and hip-hop crowd, plus add a little more pizazz to the dials and displays. That doesn't make the 730 a bad piece of equipment - it still easily outdoes the other brands.
I did considerable research on Nav systems before actually buying one. I narrowed it down to Magellan and Garmin. Neither of them appeared to be perfect from customer reviews, but I settled on the C340 because of the feature set and the price.I gave it to my wife for X-mas. She travels a lot in the suburbs of a major metro area for work. She is absolutely thrilled with it as am I. It is easy and intuitive to use. Who needs a manual? Besides the normal POI's, it has hardware stores, Houses of Worship, schools....very nice.One problem, not altogether unexpected, was the suction cup attachment to the window. I had read lots of complaints about the device falling off. I figured most people were just not preparing the surfaces well enough. Not the case I guess. I cleaned the window, applied the suction cup with a lot of "ooomph", thought I had a great seal, but it still fell off in a couple days. It could be due to the cold weather climate that I live in. Anyway, I resorted to the dash mount disk that came with the unit. Applied it to a relatively flat part of the dash, attached the unit with the suction cup, and it works great.All in all, this product is very good for the money.
Battery arrived promptly after ordering. Purchased the wrong size battery for the phone. Returned the battery and promptly received a credit to Amazon account. Suggestion: contact sender upon receipt of item returned. Would deal with this company again.
I received the item fine and looks great. Although I was hoping they could give me a Gold plated/level item or atleast they could have put "Bronze" level on the description.
Got tired of having one battery and using AA batterys for the battery grip I bought a year ago now I can use two batteries instead of one Nikon battery and 8 AA's batteries. The product arrived early as they always do with Amazon so no complaints here.
Wireless functionality for Palm is still a hit-and-miss game (at least with the MIK and Palm Vx). You may or may not have much success in getting the connectivity you seek, depending on the vagaries of your ISP, your wireless phone, and the actual site you're trying to connect to. My recommendation is to wait another year or two before pursuing this. By the way, Palm itself provides almost no support for this product.
Works great, best price and it even came with a return label for the old cartridge to be recycled.
I have had 4... That right FOUR of these POS routers sent to me and they always die from simply changing a simple option in port forwarding. They are the most buggy, unreliable and overpriced devices and I will never in my entire life buy another D'Link product. I will also actively discourage anyone that will listen from going D'Link for absolutely anything. If you want a good router then buy a Linksys model since they are owned by Cisco, cheaper, more reliable and the customer support is worlds better than D'Link. If you can't get a Linksys then buy a Netgear... PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DON'T BUY YOURSELF THIS HEADACHE!!!
A little more flimsy than some others that look almost identical. Probably will not want to use an SLR with this particular one as it will bend easier than some others. Point and shoot cameras on a timer, HDR, ect, are fine as long as the lens isn't huge and doesn't protrude a few inches from the camera body. Always try and keep one in my backpack, camera bag, ect.....
I started with the C-2000, and now years later, have finally upgraded to the C-4040. I highly recommend it. They fixed everything that i didn't like about the first camera.Drawbacks? Takes too long to take a picture (the camera takes the picture nearly two seconds after you pushed the button) so, in action shots, you miss them often. I'm still trying to figure out a way to configure it to take pix immediately.
I'm having to edit this review, since the "Spotlight Review" that led me to orignally post it, seems to have disappeared, and Amazon edited my original review. My concern about the reviews of digital cameras is that some reviewers are so obviously trying to scare consumers away from a specific brand, I guess, in hopes they will then go buy another brand. I think this is unfair, and it's particularly bad when such a review ends up a "Spotlight" one, even though most of the readers found it to be unhelpful.Here's a few facts about Kodak digital cameras, like this fabulous DX7590: 1) According to J.D. Powers and Associates, Kodak rates highest in customer satisfaction in the $200-$399 & $400-$599 price ranges. 2) Kodak is now just a little behind Sony in digital camera sales. No other digital camera company has gotten so close to Sony! Canon--a favorite of Amazon--is third. 3) Years ago, before Kodak turned all its attention to digital cameras, it's cameras were not the best. Those days are long gone, but some choose to ignore this.The DX7590 is a combination of two other fabulous Kodak cameras--the DX7630 and the wildly popular DX6490. All three of these cameras are very "complex" cameras, as "point and shoot" ones go, but yet they are so simple to use. In my opinion, it takes high intelligence to make a complex thing, that is totally foreign to many people, easy to understand and easy to use. Kodak has done this with its digital cameras. And these cameras make beautiful prints! The EasyShare software, too, is very simple, and allows you to easily put photos in albums, print at home, or burn your pictures to CDs. You can even download your album names and e-mail addresses into the camera, and then they will automatically go into albums or be set up for e-mailing, as soon as you put the camera back on the dock.Everyone I know with a Kodak digital camera loves it. But some people will not,of course. No one camera, or one brand of camera, will appeal to everyone. I strongly suspect, however, Kodak cameras have become so popular due to word of mouth. Just don't allow any reviews at Amazon, or any other place, scare you away from getting a Kodak camera, or any other brand of camera, as it's obvious some really want to do. While some reviewers sincerely and seriously don't like the Kodak camera they bought, other reviewers have other agendas. Talk to people you know who have a camera, or brand of camera, that you're thinking of buying, and see how they like it. Try out the cameras you're thinking of buying, and see how easy or hard they are for you to use.I personally find the Kodak cameras, particularly the more complex ones, to be terrific.
This mouse worked for about 3 months before failing. If you only need it for short-term use, then it's a good buy. Don't buy it if you want a mouse that will last any longer.
The build quality looks good, and the disk is easy to install. But it doesn't ship with an AC power adapter so is totally useless for use with a laptop.
This product is exactly what you'd expect a Monster cable to be - a high quality cable with great audio fidelity and top-notch build quality. The only complaint I have is its length. But I knew it was 7 feet when I ordered it, so I still gave it a 5-star rating.The cable doesn't crimp easily and feels good to the touch. The build quality is good enough that I expect it to well-outlive my Zune. I think the $20 price is more than reasonable for a rock-solid cable you know will last.
It is a good, solid boombox for it's price. I was impressed with the sound quality and overall features. However, the remote buttons are rather small and close together, even with my very small hands it is somewhat awkward. Warning, don't hold the volume button for too long, it will keep adjusting the volume after you release the button. Can be most annoying when the box is placed on the other side of the office the volume keeps increasing....
The subject item, a 10-foot-long IEC power cord, was a healthy increase from the usual 6-foot-long IEC power cords, which barely made it to my power strip.Having the four-feet of extra length allowed me to place my system components where they would be most accessible.
I've had my Epson photo printer for several years, and so have purchased several of these print packs. Not once has the ink lasted long enough to use up even half of the included paper. Luckily, I have a friend with a photo printer that doesn't require a bundled purchase of ink/paper, so I can give my surplus paper to her. That doesn't assuage my feeling that I'm being ripped off by having to buy paper I don't need, though....
Shower radio did not pick up not one FM/AM station in the shower, beside the window or even on my back porch.
Best wireless keyboard (For home theater) i have ever owned! First off... It works! That's right, most of the 2.4g wirless keyboard don't even work to begin with. They loose there connection. This one has eight channels you can set to find a frequence that does not inerfear with anything else. Second... the mouse controls are second to none. You can hold the keyboard and navigate at the same time. Third... It has very good range and will work though walls (again.. it works). Fourth... It take batteries. I don't like anything i have to place in a charging stand. If that is what you want then you can always by rechargable batteries. You have the opption. Did i mention that this thing works!!! Yes i said it again because the other just don't. Keep in mind i purchased this keyboard for home theater use only. If you want wirless (bluetooth) for your desktop then there are certainly cheaper opptions.
I initially bought an EXTREMELY cheap digital from Wal-Mart for $20 (i know, it was stupid), so I saw this at Best Buy for $125, which seemed like a very good deal for a camera with 3.2 Megapixels.Well, i still kind of stand by that, its hard to beat that price for so many MP's, but that doesnt really mean you should buy it.this camera does not come with a charger or rechargeable batteries. I knew this when i bought it, but didn't think it would be to bad....wrong, it takes 2AA at a time, and with normal use (an hour or so every couple of days) it goes through about 4 or 6 a WEEK! if you like taking photos all the time, but can't afford a pro camera, dont buy this, the flash is decent (although it takes a while between taking pictues) but when it is off, it is TERRIBLE in even the slightest darkness.I recently upgraded to an Olympus Stylus 410 4.0 Megapixels, and am SOOOO much happier with it, it comes with a charger!!!the "cradle"....don't start thinking that this is any sort of dock or something, its more of a "stand" really, it's a cheap plastic square to set the camera in/on, and doesnt really serve any use.if you need a cheap camera, decent pictures, and rarely take pictures, get this, for everyone else, dont bother.0
I needed a memory upgrade and this product worked. Great for the price. I would recommend this product for anyone looking for an inexpensive way to get more out of their home computer.
I ordered this bracket using the "Better Together" option that Amazon paired with the "Nvidia Geforce 6200, Low Profile Support / 256MB Ddr / Agp 8X /support Dvi, Tv" video card. It is NOT THE CORRECT BRACKET. This bracket is for a video card with the "S-Video" connector located ABOVE the "DVI" connector. This particular NVidia card has the "S-Video" below the DVI, and it does not fit the recommended bracket at all.
panasonic has agreat product, but they do not give you all the components you need to set up your security nework.
The memory card is fast but will not work in a Wii. I swapped it with a 32GB Sandisk unit I was using in a netbook and the Sandisk worked fine in the Wii and the PNY unit is working in the netbook. Apparently not all 32 GB cards work in every application
The printer works extremely well, but this review focuses on customer service.First, the Minolta web site is well-done - not only can you download the drivers for the printer, which I had no problem doing for MS2000, but you can fill out the warranty information and view the user's manual on-line.Second, I received the printer without the collateral material (power cable, CD, guide, etc.). Amazon talked with Minolta's customer service and found that the most effective course of action was for me to get it from them directly (makes sense for all parties).I called Minolta's customer service, left the pertinent info on voice mail, and received a call back from a rep 15 minutes later. On the basis of the call, they sent me the necessary materials overnight express.This exceptional service is worth noting, because I suspect that the basic printing functionality of a laser printer doesn't vary across brands - but if something goes wrong, I can attest from personal experience that Minolta appears to backing up its products with prompt and courteous customer service. That fact alone inclines me to recommend purchase of this printer for anyone who doesn't feel the need for color capability.
I bought these speakers mainly to use with my Comcast Cable service over optical and DVD player using co-ax. The quality of the sound is excellent and im pretty happy with them. Be aware of one issue though - the control unit is prone to turning itself off during TV broadcasts. The unit then resets itself and you have to turn them back on again. This has happened on average once every 2-3 hours of watching.Checking the Logitech forums reveals this is a common problem with these speakers. Logitech claims they don't support cable TV with 5.1 streams on this model. As a result I've knocked one star off.
I had/have the Pro EX model and this NX Ultra holds onto the top of the notebook computer much better. The colors are very warm and image is SHARP.I've used it on Yahoo and AIM chat clients with no issues as of yet.Reviews mention that landscaped picture is not sufficient in 1 on 1 video conferencing. Not necessarily true. Yahoo has a setting in the webcam that allows for zoom. This setting held over into AIM's viewing session as well.Extremely reasonable pricing, which is why I've been buying Creative for the last 2 years. The sale prices(...)and quality of the item is a great impression of the company overall.I'm very happy with this NX Ultra purchase.
I just got these and I am blown away by the sound. The bass is amazing.
This works better than I had expected. It's small size took me aback. But don't let that fool you. The Roxio program that came with it works without a flaw. Good investment if you have an old PC that is close to the edge of failure.
This DVD player was one I bought to put in my bedroom, I already have a Toshiba, but when I pluged it in to my new Home Entertainment System I bought to use it with I was extremly disappointed. The reading time after you load a disk is quite long, it even takes a few seconds for my system to register any input from a remote, as well as the manual controls on the system itself. I would think twice about buying this system.
We use these computers in school. Last year, we had iMacs. These are even worse than those. They lag all the time and crash frequently, even on word processing. You could pay the same amount for a brand new shiny PC, or even probably another, better mac. Just don't buy this computer.
Cable is as described. Works well. Only probelm is trying to plug it in with low light - hard to line up the pins! Otherwise I am pleased with the product.
After doing a ton of research and reading Consumer Reports I decided on purchasing this HDTV set. I was a little apprehensive about buying such a big ticket item from the internet. I was pleasantly surprised with the price and quickness in which we received this TV. At $1799 (including shipping and tax), this TV was well worth it. The picture quality is amazing.
I tested boomboxes extensively before choosing this one. For the size and price, the sound is rich and clear.The subwoofer is so powerful that I have to put a cushion under the box when it's sitting on a hard surface to keep it from rattling against the floor.It sounds as if other reviewers have had malfunctions concerning skipping cds and background hums, but I cannot report any problems with mine. I've taken it apart, painted it metallic green and gold, put it back together, and then taken it to a construction site where it has taken hideous abuse for nearly two years. Everything still works fine.The line-in is great, I use it to attach an mp3 player. This is the only way to get a new boombox w/cassette player that can also handle mp3s!I like the big clunky buttons on the cassette player.. . soft-touch buttons always get mushy.Overall, it's a deep and heavy boombox, but the sound is good and the functionality is just fine. I recommend it!
Working great even on different levels at home. Just came with no box or instructions other than that great and can play.vids. Without making a peep
I will start by saying I buy cheap ink for my printer. And I will follow that by saying HOLY COW can you get some SUPER CHEAP INK for this printer!!! (generic, of course). The photos that print look good and I don't mind the quality, but they certainly aren't comparable to real photos from a lab. But it works for what I need it to, it prints normal text really quick, and I couldn't be happier (mostly b/c the ink is soooooo cheap!)
I bought one a week ago at the Sony store. The MP3 playback skips all over the place, to the point of being unplayable. I tried two different discs, each of which play just fine on two other CD-MP3 players we have, and both were unplayable on this unit.The MP3 playback was the major reason I bought it, so it's going back to the store tomorrow.
I have tried numerous times to get these white noise generators working, tuned, put on head, tuned, took off head, tuned, put on head, etc.....Then the batteries went dead and it took forever to even get the red light to come on (it wanted to stay on green or a VERY DIM red (as in not connecting good enough to charge). I guess JVC loves these so much that they just had to DROP the price from their suggested retail of $120.00 to less then 1 sixth of that amount so the world could get this wonderful product..If you buy these I got a bridge in Brooklyn to sell ya...
Have been using for more than 5 months now, and the cable works great. Heavy duty metal connectors with a thick cable. Computer to 1080p Toshiba LCD TV.I recieved a hdmi to SINGLE link DVI cable, i have found that certain links say that it is a dual link....it is not. the pin-outs are single link. Not that it matters much, as single link handles 1080p from the git-go.I just don't like surprises when ordering online in terms of what the website/link/manufacturer states and what actually comes in the box. Online showed a dual link pix, when it is in fact a single link....
I have been scammed a few times with purchases I made on the internet but the Delphi XM Signal Repeater Model SA 10116 I purchased is one of the best investments I ever made considering the price I paid on Amazon.com. I have the transmitter located in my recreation room in the basement and I receive excellent reception with the repeater in every room of my house, including the garage. I have even tried it in the upstairs bedroom which is at the opposite end of the house fartherest from the transmitter and still get excellent reception.
I got 2 of these and one of another, more expensive brand for my yhusband and I for Christmas. They aren't perfect, but worth more than the price. The more expensive ones are static-y and dont get very loud. These tend to tip backwards if you set up as recomended, but if you put the tray on backwards and lay the mp3 down, sits fine.
I bought two sets hoping that they would work with my 2008 Honda Odyssey. They work great. Good quality and a real bargin. Automatic shut off if left idle is a good battery saving feature.
After getting a year of good and hard use out of my 1st generation 4gb iPod Nano, the hold key snapped. Since it was out of warranty, Apple said that it would cost $180 to fix. Forget it. At that price, I might as well get the new one. So I did, and as of now I have a fantastic impression. I'll go through all of it step by step, so prepare yourselves.1: The case. Though relatively minor, the case that the Nano comes in, as well as what's included with it, has been slimmed down to the bare essentials, which I actually prefer. The small plastic case uses very few materials, which is good for mother nature, and has no CD that you need to install before using it, which is good for your patience. There's also a few apple stickers, which I promptly got rid of as well as the new Apple headphones, a bare-bones manual, a warranty card and an adapter for a dock. One minor thing, the case can be a little frustrating to open, though it's worth it, believe me.2: iTunes/connectivity with your computer. As with all iPods, this think has nigh on perfect harmony with iTunes. I've got around 2 gigabytes worth of music, and it was all transferred and ready to play within 7 minutes. Unless you balance the Nano on the cord just so or get a dock, it's going to be lying on your desk, so make sure not to have any dust on it. As with the other iPods, the Nano uses the proprietary connector, which is cool with me, with the slew of accesories that are available for it. Just don't lose the cable, since you'll lose all ways of charging and syncing it. Again, a small complaint here. The Nano isn't fully charged right out of the box; you have to charge it for around 45 minutes to get it 100% juiced.3: The differences. If you were to go through the pros and cons of the 1st generation and 2nd generation Nano, 2g would win hands down. It is a hair thinner and a hair taller, but the curved edges make it feel simply, well, Nano. Another very good addition is the use of color. With the previous generation, the lovely dark color ended as soon as you flipped it over. Not so with this sucker. The whole thing is clad in anodized alumium, which happens to be nigh on scratchproof and extremely resistant to fingerprints. The bad part about that is that the case is seamless, so anyone trying to open it up will have to go for the much more difficult top or bottom openings, which are still plastic.As for the differences with the guts of the Nano, they are small but noticeable. The vaunted click wheel is still here [and with good reason, it's the slickest and easiest control scheme in the portable world], along with the only other button on the thing, the hold key, which I hope proves less breakable than the one on the previous generation. The screen is noticeably brighter, easily the 40% claimed by Apple. There are also some handy new features on the inside: when you're scrolling quickly through songs, a letter will appear in semi-translucent text to make it easier to tell where you are. There's also a search function, and you can set a volume limit if you don't want to give yourself a headache. Other than that, things are pretty much the same.Finally, the complaints. First of all, I dislike Apple to a very large extent as a company. They make decisions that would stop me from buying this iPod if I hadn't already made a substantial investment in the songs that I had purchased. For example, Apple makes it impossible to use the 1st generation Nano dock because they moved the connector port about 1mm to the left, for no apparent reason other than to get people to buy the dock, again. This'll also be a problem for any other docks/radio transmitters that have an enclosed connector, since those are bound to be designed to the first generation.Those complaints aside, I am well and truly happy. Apple truly has made a great product, and if they stop making these stupid money-making changes they will have no significant obstacles in retaining their title of Maker of the World's Best MP3 Players.
It is definitely the best consumer RadioReceiver, that I ever had. I can get more stations and with less noise, that I could, using expensive communication receivers.It does have a parasitic channel, signals from some powerfull local stations in the medium wave range during certain time of the day can penetrate on several bands. It also depends on the antenna.Fantastic Radio. Currently considered an etalon ( the best example).
The light seems to work ok but we haven't had the chance to check how long it lasts. The radio is very rudimentary and hard to tune, but it does work. It is a handy thing to have around in case of emergency; we have one for the house, one for the cabin, and gave another as a gift.
The product arrived in a timely manner, in good condition. It was easy to find exactly what we were looking for when searching. All information to make sure we got what we needed was clear and understandable.
The reason I gave it two stars is that it is still a work in progress. I got this for my mom, because she had difficulties using three different remotes to get a DVD to play. However, the screen with the custom buttons is way too small. This also makes the Help function completely useless to her.What I had to do is map some random button on the remote to specific functions. A is Input Next for TV, B is Input next for DVD, etc...And now there is a cheat sheet for the remote.Also, I had problems syncing it to my laptop. The tech support was usefully, and told me not to have the batteries in the remote when I sync. That solved the problem.Bottom line: If you have more than two remotes, and you can read font size of 10, and you like to play around with technology, then you will like this.If you are looking to get this to an elderly individual to make their life easier, look elsewhere. One For All makes rather nice products, and that's what we went with. URC3300
Easy order... product works as described. Will order these again if I have additional needs for HDMI cables.
I bought this camera with the blue tooth microphone option for a little more than a month. The following are my quick assessments:*I bought this camera because it is a hard drive version.*The camera did not perform to my expectation from Sony.*The video quality is good but I seen better with old tape model.*Still pictures are ok, but this is a video camera. Many 3M pixels digital camera produces better still pictures.*Sometimes auto focus did not work; I have to zoom in and out a few times for it to work.*The zoom button feels flimsy, I am concern that it would break.*Sony should give better software with this camera.*The battery has to be charged with the camera plug in, external charger is an option.*The blue tooth microphone is a plus; it is very clear. Great to record school events where the kids are up on stage and the camera is way at the back of the theater (which sometimes can be very noisy).*There are two settings with the microphone: it can be set as a center channel which the microphone at the camera as the surrounding channels or only on by itself (and it can be turning off completely).*Can plug in a head phone into the microphone blue tooth receiver at the camera, good option in a noisy environment and you can actually hear the sound at the remote microphone which is very clear.It is a good camera. I do not have any experience with any other hard drive model for comparison.
I just received a Supco MFD10 from Amazon this last week.The product was as described, though I think it should be made clearer in the description that the alligator lead clips are hard connected to the device. There is a back panel that slides off (where the 9V battery is stored with normal 9V connector) and at the top of the unit the red & black leads are connected and stored. The space under the panel is VERY tight. The leads are only a few inches long. This works fine, but I worry in time about the clips breaking and having to figure out how to replace them. It would have been better if Amazon's description specifically stated they were included AND hard connected to the unit, etc. (I will try to update with pictures.)Amazon lists the ranges as "0.01 to 10000mF". When they say "mF", they mean microfarad (usually F or uF). The product package clearly/correctly labels the range ".01 F to 10,000 F".The unit also feels a little cheap. I had seen one at the HVAC parts store (used by the employees) and remember it being a very high quality unit. However, mine seems/feels very cheaply made. I found a copy of the 2008 insert (Rev 021108) and they used to be made in the USA, however, mine says "Made in SUPCO Ningbo, China" (Rev 03012011) which might explain the decrease in quality.The button pops/cracks when you push it (though it works, it is just a push down on a single small button on the main circuit). The switch to select the range is very hard to move up and down (is just a simple switch passing through the top panel from the main circuit board). The back panel (as mentioned) is very tight. When I put in the 9V battery and tried closing the panel it is REALLY tight, so much the battery actually pushes the panel up 1-2 millimeters on the bottom of the unit.I tested the unit on three run capacitors. One was a known bad (open) 7.5 F capacitor and the unit read correctly. The other was a brand new 7.5 F capacitor and the unit read it correctly. The third was an unknown state, 5 F labeled capacitor and it read that one with less confidence (reading would change each time I did it). I also noticed on the known good cap the reading changed a little bit as well (each time on a different button push). So accuracy may be questioned. Amazon's listing says +/- 5%, however, the unit packaging does not mention that anywhere. Once I took an average of the normal (excluding the wild outlier readings) on the known good 7.5 F cap, the accuracy was within .06% (but I will have to remember not to just accept the first reading... and to wait a little bit for the readings to "steady" before accepting them).I wish the unit specifically stated "OPEN" & "SHORT"; instead it displays "8.888" & "7777" (or # changing constantly). This is just the normal operation/design of the meter (limited by the LED display's abilities).I will have to see how long/well it lasts (I will update if I run into problems). It worked, so it will do. Next time I may consider other options, i.e. Fieldpiece options (such as the Fieldpiece CH45 Mini Clamp Meter or one of the other models even higher than the CH45; anything above CH45 includes capacitance). You might want to consider these types of devices (full DMM) depending on how you intend to use this purchase (I was targeting home HVAC maintenance/checks and repairs). The price was not very much different for almost the same or better features on capacitance (plus all the other DMM features).I should state that this was purchased under my wife's account (Amazon name newsymustang), but since it was "mine" I did the review under my account.
The best thing about this MP3 player is the price. It's somewhat cheaply made, but what can you expect for $15? My main gripe is that it appears that you can't scroll through the menu to make a selection by artist or album. I've read through the user's guide and from what it says it looks like you have to scroll song by song to get to the one you want. A real hassle if you have 500 songs on a 2gig SD card. I've got a call out to Jwin's customer support to ask them about this issue.
Original Battery and great price for the item. Cheapest I found online and at stores.
I needed a Lens adapter for my Kodak P712. this one fit the bill and the price was right.fits like a glove with my telephoto lens.great price, fast delivery. very happy!
I really am confused over how someone could dislike this laptop as much as these other people have. Frankly this is the best electronic device I have ever owned. It does everything your typical computer should do, plus more, alot more. The docking station is fantastic especially when I need to move around (just pick it up and go, my router is connected to the station), and I won't even get in to how great it is to watch tv, record the shows you miss, and then burn them to DVD so you can watch later. For me, the FS680 has all the mobility of any other laptop, but with desktop-like power inside, plus features that even some desktops don't have.
everything are of great quality, the pouch and the filters. fit great on my 37mm to 46mm step-up ring.
Since in all the reviews no one mentioned the down side to shaving off your peach fuzz, I will. I have very fine fuzz on my face, you can't really see it but I thought makeup would go on better if I removed it. I knew I should have tested a small area, I guess everyone assumed you would know if you shave it off, you are going to have stubble. So now my face feels like very fine sandpaper. I will not be doing this again. Can not wait to get back to a smooth, soft, peach fuzz face. Having said that, I do love the eyebrow attachments and I am sure it would be great to shave small problem areas. That's the only reason I gave it four stars, I was under the impression it would be good for the whole face, peach fuzz and all. For now, I'll just be like one of the guys.
awesome..delivered early and in great shape..thanks so much..the card works nice and the card adapter is very convenient and a great deal price wise. you can't beat it anywhere
I just purchased this camera from here about a week ago and I must say that so far I am very pleased. I just developed my first two rolls of film and the pictures came out very nice. There are a lot of nice little features on this camera that I have yet to use but so far it is working just fine. I am going to be taking a trip to Costa Rica next month and I needed something that was inexpensive, easy to carry around and that took nice pictures. Well, I haven't been disappointed yet. One thing to keep in mind is that this camera is VERY LIGHTWEIGHT and VERY SMALL and is therefore very easy to drop which is something you don't want to do with such a delicate instrument. My advice is to use the strap and wear it tightly around your wrist whenever you carry it around. This past 4th of July I was walking around and it actually slipped out of my hand but fortunately I had the strap tied around my wrist which prevented it from dropping on the cement. If you are looking for a camera that is compact, easy to use, inexpensive and takes good pictures then I recommend this one.
Bought to use in our small business to create pdf's of quality assurance documents to e-mail or print for customers. Easy to set up and to scan to PDF. Quality of docs is good and takes less than 1 minute per page to scan and save. Good for low volume.
As stated in product description, this filter's 'white' curved diffusing on it's lower horozontal edge area lightens and softens the focus & reduces contrast in the lower section of your picture. It's great for reducing dark shadows in your foreground. It could also be positioned on either side to do the same.
I have owned the Plustek 7200 for about a month now. At first I had a great deal of trouble getting the software to run. However, between the Silverfast software Technical support and especially the Plustek Technical support all is working well. The Plustek support, especially a man named, Carlos, was superb! If you have ever dealt with other companies especially software companies you know how difficult getting good technical support is.The 7200 scanner itself seems well made and pretty durable. It had a nice mechanical sound (not cheep sounding) and it is easy to slide the holder through the scanner. It does require a minute or two of warm up before use. The Silverfast software is pretty easy to use also, though I have yet to figure out how to make the scratch removal filter work. You have many options when adjusting color, sharpness, and contrast. Do not expect miracles, you can improve the old washed out color etc. but it will not make your old slides look like new digital photos! Also, do not think this is simply a "push a button" and it does it all for you system. It will take several minutes per slide to scan, crop, adjust the color and contrast, and so on. You can scan directly to disk and then use other software you may have to actually manipulate the picture. Also this scanner has the ability to scan anywhere from 300 dotes per inch (DPI) to 24,000 DPI. The reason it is called a 7200 is that 7200 DPI is the "native resolution" of the scanner. Beyond that it is using up-scaling to accomplish the higher resolution. I found that 1800 DPI was a good compromise between picture quality and the time it takes to scan the slide. The higher the DPI the longer it will take to scan each slide. If you are planning to make very large posters out of some of your slides you may wish to use really high DPI settings, other wise it is just going to take more time and use more gigabits to store them. Overall I am very pleased with this scanner.
The quality of the radio reception is very high, in the closed places there is no interferance on the radio, its quite good.The backlight of lcd screen is blue and difficult to read while moisture on the screen!.The player's memory is just 32 Mbytes and it is sufficient for bath time(approx.half an hour) cd quality music, you can save only 5 or 6 tracks to listen.You can buy 128/256 MB version PAVIT from the manufacturer if you want to spend more money to listen long time music.Overall,radio is good, mp3 player's memory is not enough. If you are using shower it's ok.Battery life is normal (15 days), because that.. while in the shower, you need to pump up the volume.
Although advertised as such in the product description, SecureSpot is not compatible with the DIR-625, but the DIR-625 Rev C. SecureSpot was the main reason for me buying this router.It is better than my years-old netgear box and combined with OpenDNS, I have a some parental control but I really wanted a router-based solution with individual user scheduling. Maybe one day.
I bought this camera about a month ago and it is still working. It is really durable and can handle a little roughness. It tends to eat batteries so keep some handy when you know you're going to be taking a lot of pictures. You'll need a memory card because it can't hold many pictures. I have nothing to complain about. The camera is easy to use. The software is easy to use as well. Two thumbs up.
What a great battery. I love the rechargeables and it helps the environment. I only gave this 3 stars because these don't last as long as the first ones I had. I will definately buy this product again. I suggest having two sets so you always have one set charged.
I bought this for an X-mas present, so have been using it for about four months now. I have been so satisfied with this product that I was tempted to give it five stars; however it does have its faults (which I will get to shortly), so I won't give it the "perfect" rating on what it could be in absolute terms. On more relative rating scales, when compared to other products I have bought and use (the amount of benefits actually received; how well it has met expectations; its value to me vs. its costs; etc.) it would easily earn the top score.PROS:The first plus is the quality and comprehensiveness of the physical products, and even of their packaging. Sturdy outer box; likewise the two inner boxes (one for the transmitter components and the other for the receiver's); nice foam padding for the units themselves, with individual boxes and plastic wrap for the cables, remotes, their batteries, etc. Even if you are not planning on using the packaging again anytime soon, such as with a move, their assurance of quality makes you hate to just throw them away.The units and accessories themselves are built mostly of good quality and attractive plastic, with some metal and rubbery parts. And I was really impressed with the functionality of the included parts, some of which I thought I was going to have to purchase separately.Currently I am not using the included USB-to-mini-USB cable between my notebook PC and the transmitting unit (which normally transfers both the audio and the power from the PC to the unit). I am instead using the included standard electric socket plug with an adapter to provide only the power to the mini-USB port of the transmitter. For the audio-in I have connected the RCA ports with the included cable, which has a standard 3.5 mm connector at the other end.With this configuration about any device with an audio-out could be connected to the transmitter (PC, TV, MP3 player, audio receiver, extension cables to these units). I am using a Y-splitter with the appropriate adapters and extensions to have both a TV/external monitor and my notebook PC hooked-up, using their headphone audio-out ports. When I occasionally want audio from a different source it is convenient for me to disconnect the 3.5mm extension from one of these devices (usually the PC) and connect to my MP3 player or my boombox/shelf audio player. Takes maybe five seconds.So much for the audio-in to the transmitting unit. Now I have the option of listening to the same audio in two different locations. To have the sound in this master room I simply use the audio-out port of the transmitting unit. From this 3.5 mm port one may connect to any set of powered speakers. I use the aux setting of my boombox/shelf audio player, which has RCA audio-in ports.(This is done with my own 3.5mm-to-RCA cable, but if I had connected the transmitter directly to my PC, and skipped my TV and other audio device options, I could have used the included similar cable for this purpose instead of for the audio-in connection. Basically all the cables and accessories for the different power and audio-in options are included for both the transmitter and receiver units, and as a bonus some that you do not use may function for any other standard purpose, such as audio-out to speakers with these units.)Setting up and getting sound from the wireless receiver, which is the same size and basic appearance as the transmitter, is much simpler. A second included electric plug (same as with the transmitter) is used for power, but without the mini-USB adapter, as the unit has just a standard power port for that purpose. No need for audio-in ports, obviously, as that is what the wireless is for. With the extra room they include the option of two types of audio-out ports: 3.5mm and RCA. (I use the 3.5mm for a set of powered PC speakers in the kitchen.)Now that everything has been put in place and powered up, how does it work and sound? So far just great.In the master room I previously connected the PC, the TV, and the other audio-out devices directly to the shelf player speakers (using the same Y adapter and changing connections as needed). Of course these speakers are much better than those built into the TV and the notebook; and it was/is interesting when playing two at the same time how distinct they sound, even when being played from the same set of speakers. Using the devices own controlsit is very convenient to be able to separately adjust their volumes while playing them simultaneously. (Such as right now: listening to an online music site as background music; working the mouse, keyboard, and monitor screen on another web site (Amazon) which occasionally have videos to listen to; and tuning the ballgame on the TV, which I can have muted, set at a low volume, or quickly turn up if something interesting happens. - OK, its baseball, and its the Cleveland Indians, so it is not that often, but it can be quickly done.)None of that changes with the transmitter unit in between the output devices and the speakers. I can not say with certainty how much the X-Fi enhances the sound, but I am sure it is not hurting the performance at all. And while I have an inexpensive set of PC speakers connected to the wireless receiver in the kitchen, I am pleased with how the package works. Even with about 30 feet, two interior walls, and lots of plumbing from a bathroom and a kitchen in between the transmitter and the receiver I have never experienced any degrading or disruption in the sound in the remote speakers. For you audiophiles I plan to soon transport the entire system to a friend's house to test how it sounds with a higher quality speaker system (Again, it can quickly and easily be disconnected, moved, and reconnected again.) But for now I have no reason to complain about the sound quality with the wireless portion.The last pro that I will mention is its functionality (or at least some of those attributes). The remotes are small with little buttons and I have only played around with them a little, but I know they can turn the units off and on; change or mute the volumes; and even from the remote receiver change tracks on CD's or online audio stations. Don't need those functions now, but maybe someday. What I really like and use a lot is the large volume/mute button, especially the one on the receiver in the kitchen. While aesthetically it may look a bit large and out of place, it is great for easily finding and changing the volume level. Even better is that I keep it near the telephone in the kitchen, so when I receive a call a simple tap puts it on mute, and when the call is finished another tap returns it immediately to the previous volume.CONS:Well, no, the system is not perfect. First, as others have noted, the transmitter and receiver units are a little on the large side. I think this is understandable, considering their many functions and options (sound card, wireless, cable inputs and outputs); and as I previously noted, I think they look fine, and the volume/mute button works best as a big knob.As I also just mentioned, while the remotes have potential, I am still unclear on just how functional they are. It would be nice if they had screens and super simple instructions to completely control the audio input devices (again, especially from the remote receiver unit). But I think this is really going into bonus territory, considering the entire system only costs $45.As I guess I should also expect, controlling the volume levels given the many different variables can be a chore. (Am I listening to the master room or the kitchen speakers? Or am I listening to both, by moving back and forth between the two rooms? Since there is some loss of volume the more devices connected - including the system as a whole - how many and which devices are connected and powered on? The PC website, the PC CD player, the TV, the MP3 player, and/or the shelf system radio receiver? And of course the volume levels of different programs, recordings, commercials, etc. vary within audio devices.) Some days I do a lot of volume tweaking.The last con, the one which lowers the absolute rating to four stars, is noted by many reviewers, and in fairness by the manufacturer itself. This is the problem of wireless interference. A separate IMPORTANT note in the package recommending the units be kept at least three feet away from any wireless adapter (usually in the PC), and at least 10 feet from a wireless router.I have not had the severity of problems as some, but through experience and trial-and-error I previously kept the transmitter at lest five feet from the network router (which worked), and it is now in a different room. I still sometimes have troubles when I allow my notebook PC with its built-in wireless adapter to get within a foot or two of the transmitter. Most often the trouble is actually with the Logitech wireless mouse I have connected to the PC with a USB sending unit adapter. When the responsiveness of this mouse gets bulky because it got too close to the transmitter it is easily fixed by putting them further apart and unplugging and replugging the mouse's wireless adapter.The other problems require shutting down and restarting the PC, so I have physically arranged the devices so that does not happen now. And with all of the extensions I am currently using, and considering that I now leave it on all the time and have little reason other than volume adjustment to touch it, I could probably stretch the transmitter away from everything else, and permanently stop even the mouse problem. Unfortunately at the moment I do not have a good place to move the transmitter, and for some persons the most convenient place for it is near the network router, which is a no-no. (As was the case with me, until I moved the transmitter from its desktop PC/network router room to its current location with the notebook PC and TV/Monitor.) There are some notes and suggestions on changing the wireless frequencies of the unit, but with the successful adjustments I have made that is beyond my current pay level to attempt.CONCLUSIONI think that more than covers my experiences. Unless you really have no choice in placing the transmitter unit near a router, or if money is no object with you and you can afford one of those vastly more expensive devices (which I have no idea how well they work), I highly recommend this Creative Xmod Wireless system at under $50.
Good paper, but nowhere does it say here that this paper is only printable on ONE side. The other side has the HP name and logo all over it.
I purchased this receiver shortly after the switch to digital. There were very few HD receiver on the market then and it appears there aren't a lot of them still. When I first hooked it up to my home theater it looked and sounded as good as the audio coming from the stations. After a while I started to notice that the on screen menu was beginning to give me troubles. When you first turn on the unit it does not know the guide so when you select the guide the tv picture in picture stops displaying and goes to a blank screen and the menu comes up with all station guide fields blank. After what seems like 5 minutes the picture comes back and the guide for the channels on the screen show up. If you then scroll down and then go to the next staion not showing the whole things goes blank again and after some time it then shows the guide for that channel. I find it less time consiming to select the bottom channel and then hit guide again and let it load the guide info for the next set of channels. I have to do this several times and then I have a complete guide. The guide scrolling function is very irritating because as you scroll up or down if it hits a channel listing no information it blanks out again to load the channel guide. You can not remove the channels that have a low signal for that day to stop this nonsense. Sometimes when you are scrolling, something happens and the screen goes blank like the receiver is booting and when it come back there is no program guide and you have to do the learning process over again. I searched the internet but there is no software upgrade available to fix these issues. I am now in the process of looking for a new unit to replace this one as it has just become too irritating. For a company that has made many tv receivers, they really dropped the ball on this one.
IT BROKE STOPED READING DISCS IT WAS REALLY SKETCHYDONT BUY IT EVER BUY PANISONIS (LS50) ITS MY NEW ONE AND IS GREATi bought this dvd player and used it preety rarely for about a year
I have used these headphones this summer. While comfortable fit is a very personal impression, I find that they are extremely well fitting and comfortable for me. As for the sound quality....these are the best sounding headphones that I have owned. The phone fits tightly in the ear and thus keeps the easy to lose bass at the recorded level.Some people have said that they have trouble keeping the headphones in place i.e. they fall off. These phones stay-put on my head.The directions could be more helpful. Intuition has you insert the buds and twist the bottom lever to the rear; but this does not work. Place the buds in the ears and twist the lever forward. Here they will stay tightly in place. If you have trouble, try the other rubber insert sizes that accompany the product.For years now some headphone manufacturers (read Sony) have made a good headphone very mediocre by having the speaker face toward the front and not directly at the ear canal. This causes an enormous amount of bass to be lost. To verify this, just twist the forward facing speakers to beam directly into the ear; what a huge difference. These phones face directly into the ear canal.As always, Sennheiser again makes a superior product!
What can you say about a uv filter? I use it to protect the lens of my JVC GZMS-100 camcorder, while the size is correct, the thread does not fit very well, but it manages to stay on and does the job.
I bought this for my son's old laptop as the usb ports are in back under a lid, so he could not insert a pen drive. This usb port work wonderful and has opened up many options for him.
A little bulky but excellent performers! I use while working out while famy sleeps - running on tread, spinning, and elliptical.
My batterie or something else went dead, so I go to the Apple store. They try to fix it for 30 minutes, then they said we'll replace it because we can't fix the problem. 10 minutes later I walk out of the store with a brand new Apple iPod. They didn't bother to ask for id or anything.The guy on the post before me is dead wrong. iTunes true was a little hassle before, but with the new version of of iTunes, it seems that most problems have disappeared.Also the 5th generation video iPod seems to be much more stable than before.And, the guy before me says that he cannot go to a song quicky. Do your homework and do your playlists. It's a lot of work, but in the end you will enjoy you iPod much better.
This product is ok. It is a good starter ipod for a kid. Affordable. Quick shipping, good packaging. Thanks
Not much to review, they fit, they work and no complaints.Of course one could easily make their own.
Even though the Aiptek My Note Premium Digital Notepad/Tablet seems to be rated by others as a bad purchase, it has been a very easy to use and handy device. I am very impressed with its accuracy and adaptability as a digital tablet. The My Note software isn't the best on the market, but it sure accomplished the transfer of notes into my desktop. And, with a little manipulation, accepted by Open Office and MS Word, what more can be said?
This isn't so much a review as it's a warning to potential buyers of Meade products. This is a $1,000.00+ telescope after shipping, but Meade considers it to be disposable. I called Meade to get a replacement part for it and I was told that they don't stock any replacement parts and don't repair this line of telescopes. If the problem is warranty related they said they will replace the whole telescope but other then that they don't offer any support. They wouldn't even suggest any recourse.
This product works great! I store 1000s of songs on my HTC 8525 running Windows Mobile 6 (6gb microsdhc memory card). Now I can play these songs over my car stereo - the sounds quality is very good. Furthermore, I use to not be able to hear my phone calls when I was driving on the freeway due to road noise. Now I play the calls thru my car stereo and I can just 'turn up the radio volume'. There was one issue when I tried to reconnect the phone to the product - but I hear this is due to a WM6 bug. To get around the issue I installed a free utility called AD2Ptoggle (use google to search the internet and you'll find it). It placed a button on my Today screen so now to reconnect to the car radio I just need to push a button. Works great.
Hard to hold, my fingers grip right where the control buttons are, turning it from low to high or even off. Once I adjust for this, it seems to work fine, giving my hair the shape and body it needs, but it ends up being too time consuming.
We've had this unit for almost 2 years now. The brightness of the display is adjustable, and the dimmest setting is plenty dim enough, contrary to reviews that I've read here. The brightest setting gives the room about the same illumination as an Indiglo-style night light.The sound quality is quite good for a clock radio.Two problems:1) As has been mentioned before, there's no battery backup.2) I haven't seen this mentioned, and it's super-annoying... regardless of the volume setting or mode of the alarm, when you push the button that cancels the alarm, you're treated to a non-adjustable, full-volume BEEP. Want to wake up to a nice, soft alarm an hour before your wife needs to? Fine. Just don't try to turn it off, though, because doing so will wake the household with the alarm-cancel beep. Really, truly stupid.Other than that, it's a great alarm clock.
I bought this on top of my existing PW-plus2....on the basis that the Multimax version can have a rear sync capability....it does have rear sync capability but it is not in sync with the flash.....it fires just after the curtain closes...hence..it does not seem to work for what I originally intended it for!!I am not sure if there are others out there that can suggest to me how to use this rear sync thing work so that the flash and the curtain will be in sync with slow shutter speeds!
set up the router in my basement home office, it certainly works great there and as well upstairs the range is pretty good and by far better than our old routeris this one the best, longest range, fastest speed? I have no idea but from what we had to what we have it was a great improvement and set up was fast and easy
For the cost, this is a very good product. The weak part is where the jack plugs into the phone. If that point of the wire is allowed to move freely, the wire will break in time. I taped the wire to the phone to keep it from moving.
I also purchased this remote. It works in front of the camera as well as behind the camera. I've had no problems and for the price would recommend it to anyone!
I enjoy these binoculars . i will never forget the experience of seeing M31 for the first time through these eye pieces .
This is a nice mouse. Fast. Seems too touchy at first, but one gets used to it. Batteries go fast, so keep a spare one in your case. 3 month/battery I would guess. Bought a few for gifts.
You're not going to find HDMI cables in stores this inexpensive. The quality is flawless in my opinion. I have bought over 10 of these and had no problem with any of them.
Simply put, the lens seems to be decent quality, but unfortunately it doesn't work well with my Aiptek Action HD GVS. I could not get the image into focus. The Aiptek does not have manual focus, so I was limited to what the auto-focus would give me, or the macro mode. Neither gave me what I needed, so I had to return it. On a side note, the return process through Adorama was totally painless.
I am quite pleased with this Wireless Router/Modem combo and purchased it so I would only need one device rather than two seperate devices. It has performed just fine so far and I only have a few reservations . One is the fact I have an amber light on one of my LAN connections and I cannot find out why . The connection works ok but am unable to determine why the amber light. The other thing is I set it up to notify me by email of any intrusions on my network and so far no intrusions but I get an hourly email from the router for no apparent reason .
Just got these from Amazon. First of all they look really nice. The sub is very compact and puts out some serious bass. Some poeple have complained about the speaker wire but I thinks it's fine. The only major problem is with the power switch which is a pain. At first I thought I would just leave it on then I realized that the green power light on the right speaker always stays on which bothers me at night in the bedroom. If this is going in your office, it's probably not an issue. You can also use a power strip to control it which is what I have done. Overall they are awesome. They sound amazing and are a good value. You can't go wrong with these.
If you want to hook up any game console to your high resolution monitor, this is what you need. You will truly see and appreciate your console's full graphic ability. I have it hooked up S-Video and I heard the quality is a bit fuzzy with RCA cables. GET THIS IF YOU WANT TO HOOK UP GAME CONSOLE TO COMPUTER MONITOR!!!
Stinger UVB40 Review:I have no problems with Stinger mosquito abatement bug zappers and have used them for years. You do have to follow Stingers recommendations such as changing the bulb annually, changing the Octenol bait monthly and then clean them out regular. A plugged up trap is not the manufacturers fault, it is the end users fault if you don't clean it out. I have a portable 5 gallon air tank and a 10' coil hose with a 16" blow wand that I use so I don't have to take the trap down to blow it out in the shop or drag 50' of air hose from my compressor everyday to blow it out.I live at 2,700 feet elevation with extreme weather from -17 in winter to 107 degree's in the summer. I have surface irrigation and my personal mosquito abatement is "NO STANDING WATER ANYWHERE." With surface irrigation and keeping my lines dug out with my backhoe for faster and cleaner moving water to cut down on mosquito explosions helps but no mater what I do I still have some mosquitos. Mosquito hatches are about every 7 days but in warm weather such as the high 90's and the 100's a hatch cycle can be as frequent as every 3 days.Clean out often is to be expected, the more you have to clean it out the more skeeters/bugs it is killing.The UV black light bulb is better than the UV fluorescent white bulb is better because it draws less moths which leaves more room to kill skeeters.IF my grid fails like some folks have said I am going to use the previous model of the Stinger 1 acre bug zapper only I am going to not use the UV white fluorescent bulb but instead change it out to the UV black light bulb.I have enclosed a pic of the first night I used it on 7/20/12 then a video at night on 7/20/12 I took with my Flip Mino so you doubters can see that this model of Stinger bug zapper does work okay. I also included a pic with and without flash last night 8/10/12 so you can see how mine plugged up completely with a fresh mosquito hatch. I also like the light sensor, it turns on a little earlier than I thought it would, about 1 hour before dark in a shaded area. So this is my experience with the Stinger UVB40 black light 1 acre bug zapper.This zapper comes with ONE Octenol bait, order more while you are purchasing this and figure one a month needed for the rest of your mosquito season or 1 a month for next years mosquito season. You also might consider ordering a spare bulb in your initial order so it will be handy next season when you fire up your zapper.
I have ordered 3 similar batteries for my LS90 Panasonic DVD player. The first one worked perfectly. The other 2 could not be charged and had to be returned. I suspect that the batteries were from an old stock and had past their viable state.
One of the three stands that were purchased had burr on fixing teeth. Because of this, stand is badly fixed in one of positions. Corrected using stationery knife. The rest - all wonderful. No sliding. My hands are free while reading.
The unit only has one audio/video input. Specs say it has two. Verified with a Power Acoustik tech support representative that there is only one. The space on the back of the unit where the second input belongs is a plastic cover. Tech support looked in the Power Acoustik warehouse and found that all the units only have one input. The rep was not at all concerned about the misprint on their website and every other site that lists it wrong.
I own a Sony VAIO laptop that I purchased in March of 2002 and as always keep true to form, Sony has created another great product.I must say that I truly adore my Sony VAIO VGN-FS570. It is very lightweight and very sleek. The screen is wide and bright.I am not a computer geek, but originally I was going to spend up to a $1000 more for an Alienware laptop because I wanted a notebook that could handle PC games. And although I don't get the top flight graphics card as an ATI/GEFORCE, I am still pretty happy at how the FS570 handles my Sims2 game.What was most important for me was getting the 100 GB HD and 1GB of RAM. Most of the notebooks I checked that had those specs were more than up to $500 to $750 more than the FS570. I was also fortunate to luck up on great mail in rebates, which dropped the notebook's price down considerably.Having a considerable amount of prepackaged software is unimportant to me, because the majority I probably will not use.Although, I just recently purchased this notebook (2 days ago), I feel this is a great notebook at a great price.
I did type out a lengthy review, and it was a very encompassing one, but somehow it disappeared because of a button on my mouse. Needless to say I am just going to sum up what it said, and know I did have a long review for you, but alas it was not meant to be.One of the better prosumer cameras out there, and one of the better documented low light performing cameras. It beats the XL-2 and DVX100b in that regard. If you are looking for a professional quality camcorder than look no further, this is a fantastic 3CCD camera for all your shooting needs. The only drawback is that it doesn't have 24p capabilities or HD, but since there are a plethora of HD cameras out there now, well then for that you could go look elsewhere. If 24p and HD is not on your list of wants, this is one of the better MiniDV camcorders on the market, that will last and keep lasting while giving you a superior shooting quality day in and day out.This and an editing program will get to places you've always wanted to go to in the world of shooting, be it high quality family videos, weddings, short films, and feature length amateur films. It's paucity of functions make it easy for anyone to pick this up and learn how to use. It is actually a very easy camera to learn to function and use for the beginner and as such anyone could pick this up and start with their prosumer shooting right away.
Just like the rest of them, they have done their job. The print black ink until they run out. Have not had any issues at all.
these guys act like they didn't know what was coming from buying a camera for unde $100!!! come on, are you guys really that professional?!? i think this cameras very good, FOR THE PRICE. i bought it for $60 and got a free printer at office max, so the camera was really free. it takes good 5MEG. pictures but can be a little blurry if you dont hold it still. any washing of colors or witeout can be fixed by simple adjusments to the exposure value and white balance. i took this camera to the detroit auto show and took over 60 pictures. only one or two came out bad at all! it has sound and video and it's exactly what you expect for $60-90.
We have an "L" shaped computer desk. Given the shape of the room it's in, and the type of desk (it has a hutch on one side), our Tower sits on one side, and the printer is on the opposite side of the desk require a cable much longer than 6ft..... This cable works flawlessly for our printer with room to spare.
This is very good product! I received the headphones on time with good packaging! Perfect for jogging or any other sports as it doesn't fall of the ears!
It works pretty well when it works, which is 90% of the time. You need to have the powerjolt with the mini usb as it really sucks the juice from the ipod.
appearance succinct, simple operation, very good at the price. The only regret is without bulb.
The SDHC card works as described in my Nikon D40. Formats quick, fast access for photos and works in multiple card readers on multiple PCs.Good item and a great price.
I got the brown Zune right before Christmas as a gift to my self.. I must say its the best gift I have ever gotten. Set up was easy. I have had only one problem with downloading and that was easy enough to solve.. My Brother who is Mister IPOD MAC guy..took one look at my Zune and said.. well crap its better than my nano.. Oh yeah i got mine for 99 bucks on here .. I love it!!!! Oh yeah download stuff from Amazon because it works on both formats.!!
This is a circa 2000-2001 camera that on the surface resembles an SLR, but in function is more like a point and shoot. I had one for almost four years, until the LCD died, and got another a few years ago off Ebay that had only 54 exposures. It was the first "serious" digital camera I had, and the first camera period where I learned to shoot good photos.They're very scarce now, probably because they weren't popular, and the same model was also sold as the Pentax EL-2000. In general appearance it resembles a "real" 35mm film camera and has about the same weight and feel. It relies on buttons and dials rather than internal menus as most digital cameras do today. The lens is a 8.5-25.8mm which is 3X, roughly equivalent to the 18-55mm on most of today's DSLR cameras. The f-stop is 2.5-3.9, which is fairly fast, but it's permanently attached. The zoom is motorized with an odd turn, you twist the lens barrel to zoom in and out. The motorized zoom is a prime failure point in digital cameras, and is my biggest complaint against the 912; there's simply no reason for it to have one. The lens is non-extending and fixed, it would have been cheaper and more practical to have a manual zoom, but that's the way it is.It takes compact flash cards; coming from the day when 64MB was considered big even a 512MB card will hold 490 photos, plenty for any practical use. The battery is very big and is a Lithium-Ion, which is surprising considering the age of the camera. Battery life is good but not great, easily a few hundred shots. There was also an adapter sold that let it work with 4AA batteries.The LCD flips up but does not rotate, and it is a true TTL (Through The Lens) viewfinder. However it's not a mirror like an SLR, instead it's a beam splitter, and bright light from behind you can find it's way into your image.The picture quality in the right conditions can be very good but not contest winning. With 2.24MP there's no room to crop or squeeze out extra detail. Some of the down points are very slow operation, reviewing pictures can take several minutes if you have a lot. The max ISO of 400 and burst mode of something like one frame per second means it won't be winning any speed contests. For older cameras like this I usually tell people to think of it as a film camera with a manual advance.It uses the standard (big size) USB cable to download pictures, advanced for the time as back then the big deal was Firewire. The C912 is also notable as the operating system supported custom scripts for the camera's operation/processing and supposedly there was a website where people could trade and download them but I never saw any.There's something endearing about the C912, from the little hoot-toot chime it makes when it starts to the old school feeling of taking time to compose and set up a shot, but it's so far behind the times today it's really only a novelty.
I had one of these receivers for about 5 years and it was reliable. Well, it just finally died, and Audiovox does not make satellite receivers anymore and cannot provide any technical support. Because of the long reliability, I am happy with Audiovox and I am happy with Sirius/XM radio, but beware of buying this product which is no longer supported.
We couldn't get this to work. The screen would just turn blue. I spent about 10 hours on the phone with tech support with Microsoft, Dell, and Logitech but no one could get it to work. This was a disappointment and now I have to navigate a potentially arduous return process. Maybe it will work for you.
I should have taken my own advice and listened to the horrible reviews on this product.It was defective right out of the box.I think the motor that turns the cd's was bad.It would turn very slow for about 2 seconds and then stop for about 10 seconds then repeat and of course it couldn't read or play the cd's this way.Thank God I bought from Amazon.I just printed out their prepaid shipping label and dropped right back in the mail.Received full refund within 1 week.Just wish I had not ordered in the first place.Well, live and learn I guess. I'll listen to reviews and know better next time!
Do not buy these.The first set I bought broke after about 30 days. I gave Rivet the benefit of the doubt, and sent it to them for a replacement. I bought another pair to use in the meantime because the price is so low.I received a replacement, but it was the wrong model (they sent me one for a motorola).The new set I bought just broke, this time in under 30 days.Simply put, do not buy them.
We connect our iTouch to this unit which powers four speakers in our showroom. It works perfectly. Easy to use since there are no unnecessarily complicated menus and sub-menus. And a great value to boot.
Recently signed up with AT&T; CallVantage over cable broadband. The sign up was easy and AT&T; handled the porting of my existing telephone number with a high degree of professionalism. Email updates were provided to me throughout the process, which really only took about 1 week rather than the expected 2 weeks.After signing up, AT&T; checked to see that they could port my existing telephone number. That same day, I received an email stating that my telephone number could be transferred and an expected date for completion. At this point, AT&T; fedexed the TA to me. On the day that the fedex was supposed to arrive, a customer service agent called me to let me know that it was on the truck for delivery and gave me some brief instructions as to what to do. I followed the simple and clear instructions given by the agent and included in the quick start guide that came along with the TA. The installation was very easy. I hit only one minor snag during the process: the TA didn't activate properly online. So, I called the customer support number that was given on the webpage in case this occurred and they got me up and running within a couple of minutes. The customer support person was engaging, intelligent, and professional. As it turned out, I just needed to try the online activation again. SIMPLE!Once I was up and running, I made some phone calls to ask people about the sound quality. To my ear, I could not discern any difference whatsoever in the sound quality between CallVantage and the regular phone system. It is crystal clear with no degradation or latency. The friends on the other end indicated the same, that they could not tell any difference whatsoever.So, excellent voice quality, ease of use/installation, combined with the unlimited local/long distance and all the extra features like voicemail to email and conference calling, do not disturb, and locate me. . . makes me a happy camper.I highly recommend AT&T; CallVantage.
This printer is a workhorse. Very satisifed with this rebuilt printer and the company we bought it through. It was very easy to add to our network.
Seller was prompt and item arrived without any problems and as described. I use it primarily to protect my 50mm Canon lens, and am happy with it so far.
I received the product sooner than I thought. It installed easily and I was able to use it the same day. With the great price, I will definitely buy from again.
The little Pyle selector is well made and worth the price of purchase. I use it to swtich between outside speakers and speakers iinside my shed and the selection buttons are crisp and change outputs quickly without static
Yes its a few years older and no its not touch screen for your fingers, just the pressure sensitive Fujitsu pen it comes with or should come with. But for artist, its smart design and the fact that its a cheaper alternative to the pricey Watcom Cintiq makes this a handy digital sketchbook to lounge around with or an extremely big eBook reader, lol.
I am not a very technical but I love this thing. It has shown me so many new things that a handheld can do. I have downloaded MP3 music with ease through my media player on my pc and I have downloaded my e-mails and also I have registered with AVANTGO to get my websites to browse through. I LOVE it!!!!! and I can't wait to learn even more about this product. But I would suggest to anyone who is going to purchase this product or any Pocket PC for that matter, you might want to invest in getting the Pocket PC for Dummies book. It has helped me alot. Even though it is vague in it's direction it still gives you some sort of idea as to how to perform a particular function. And most of all, FOLKS, READ YOUR HAND BOOKS THEY WILL BE MOST HELPFUL!!!!!! As far as the lady asking how to delete a recording, just press and hold the particular title of the recording and a menu should come up, one of them being delete. Then click delete and there you go, it's gone.
After about a month, this became a useless piece of plastic, may work longer if not in a car, but even then you'll have to be real careful with it. Would not buy again.
I have not much to say - now I know every little noise on my records!Now I can hear all the small pieces of sound in artist's soundtracks!Defenitely, one of the best products on the IEM market.
This cable works perfect! No need to spend big bucks, this cable is good quality for little cash. Very recommended!
I searched for some time to find a great PDA for a reasonable price, and the SONY PEG-S360 cannot be beat. It is on the smaller side of PDA's by weight and size which is a real plus. It has a very stylish body too. As far as the system, it has 16MB of memoryand an expansion slot, which gives it twice the memory of it's equally priced competitors. It also comes with the new palm operating system.I was torn between this and the SONY T415, but could not justify paying an additional $170 for a color screen. The screen is monochrome, but actually is less green than most other PDA's, so I find it OK.All in all, it is smaller on the outside, with more memory on the inside which makes it a tremendous value amony PDA's.
I have own this printer for a couple years, and it is a very impressive product. I run it with my windows XP professional OP.the driver software is very user friendly, and the quality of the prints are breathtaking, very similar to a real silver halide print.The price of the media is very competitive and the maintenance and realibility is impressive. No jaming.I highly recommend this printerDavid
My screen arrived with some minor imperfections, including a visible gray streak in the middle on the white area. Unfortunately, I am unable to clean it off, but the flaw is tolerable at this price point. The waviness that others have mentioned is noticeable during high-speed camera movements, especially towards the out edges of the screen. I am using this screen with and Optoma HD20, and am able to view the entire 120" with a clear picture at about 14' of distance and a ceiling mount.Pros:1) Cheap2) Lightweight for its size3) Good quality for priceCons:1) Screen imperfections2) Waviness3) No mounting hardware included
I bought this camera about a year ago and used it 4 times. It won't focus, nor will the battery hold a charge. I emailed customer service and didn't receive a reply. $200.00 down the drain. Now I have to buy another camera. Don't waste your money.
This product is the ultimate product to finally succeed in converging the hand writing world with the digital world. I love it. I also understand that it is new and paper will proliferate and become more readily available plus with the likes fo the PC tablet etc, handwriting recognition will get better with names like Microsoft behind it.I am waiting anxiously for my Franklin Covey Digital Organizer. This will be a big success. Finally, I can do what I like to do, use pen and paper; my PDA was stuffed in my drawer months ago!!! Thank you Thank you!!!!
Decent ear phones. They look good. Make sure you pull from the base of the ear phones. If you hang it out by the wire, expect to replace them.
This was definatly a great deal for printing cartriges. The black one works great however the color one left streaks when it was used.
The right product arrived when it was supposed to in perfect working condition.What more could you ask for, eh?
Originally, I was disappointed with the SA-3000's. The sound was thin and the bass was non-existent. It didn't matter the source, straight out of the ipod, laptop, or even a home audio amp.It wasn't until I bought a dedicated headphone amp that I heard the true potential of the cans. They are phenomenal. I paired them with a Headstage Arrow, and now everything sounds great. The high are present, the mids are not hollow, and you can just melt into the bass. I don't understand how the SA-3000's get such a low score, while the SA-5000's get such a high score with nearly identical drivers. Maybe the halo effect of having spent $400 on a pair of headphones?
This is a very well built backback. The camera equipment goes into the lower third of the pack and folds out to store the equipment in. It is a little awkward to get used to, but once you do it works fine. The space is decent for a Nikon D300 with a 17-55mm lens, a telephoto lens, a flash, and extra batteries, filters, cords, recharger etc. The top third of the pack is open. It is good for storing a book and toiletries, but not much else. You cannot pack a weekend's worth of clothing in it unless you bring less camera equipment. The outside back of the pack can store a tripod very nicely. I have a traveller tripod so it stores fairly small, with the ballhead included. I took the pack on a recent airline flight and it stowed quite nicely in the overhead compartment of a 737.
This was not exactly what I thought it was. I am not happy with the lack of instructions.
The microscope is well made and the optics are pretty good. The glass slides and other bits that go along with this microscope are also well thought out and very helpful with this being my child's first microscope. However, the two biggest drawbacks are:-1) No adjustable table for the glass slides, considering the high magnification that this device offers. That means that, at high magnifications, the slightest touch of the glass slide pretty much changes the viewing area altogether.2) No fine tuning for focusing. Another big drawback considering the magnification that this thing can handle.I should add that there are lots of different microscopes in the market for a wide range of prices and given that this one is on the low end of the scale, I wonder if its wishful thinking to expect to have those two drawbacks named above.
The cables work great. I like the quality and I haven't had a problem with them at all. Thanks for a quality and fair priced product.
The replacement battery was received in good condition and right on time. I am very happy with my purchase experiences through Amazon.
Versatile, opens from both ends, well made with quality materials, rings for shoulder strap (forget using that) are useful for hanging other objects off your belt such as a memory card and battery holder. Simply excellent. They never wear out or "break."
These Maxell cds came in a great shape. No damage box. I had purchased two of them. They can be hard to find in the stores. I have used them and they have a great quality. I know the price is a great price. I will order them again when I need more of them. I use them for saving my photos. They stay true to the colors and they are very clear. I like the idea also that they have extra protection for nonscratching. This is a very strong decision when I want my photos on the cds to last. I would highly recommend these cds. Maxell has done a great job. They were delivered very quickly. I also would rate this company who I ordered with a five star for packaging and delivery.
Our printer is new and we've printed around 8 -10 pages so far. Average text letters. We do not turn the machine off and on between uses.We kept printing after the light started to blink that we needed ink a couple of letters ago, but now the light stays on and the printer refuses to print unless I change the cartridge.Ouch-rageous!
This is a simple well built little device. It does exactly what you would expect. It's been a tool in my camera tool box and I love it. Rugged and it works all the time. If you have a Nikon D Series Camera you need one of these...oh and a tripod in most cases.
Excellent picture clarity, simple menu management, easy to set up and a good price (see below). The "collage" slideshow presentation is a little hokie--and presents pictures that are `way too small when it divides the 7-inch screen into three views, but that can be turned off. The package DOES NOT include a USB cable, which must be purchased separately, if you want to dump pictures from your PC direct to the frame. The only feature missing is a "delete all" function. It would be nice to be able to delete ALL the frame,s pictures and reload a new set, rather than having to delete pictures, one at a time.Now--the reason for the title to my comment--The best price I could find at a retail store was $120 (Best Buy). But Amazon had it for $85.00 !!!
Price was right, it was easy to install, and I get 10 channels. The picture looks like I have cable. Great for a spare bedroom.
there not from singapore didnt work for my needs more than half didnt wok at all !!! realy disapointing! avoid!
This is the only Sony handheld (at present- 01/02) that can connect to a cellular modem and it's a shame. The screen is horrible. The color ones, such as the Clie 760 are great but there's no wireless modems to go with them.
I bought it because it's cheap, but I got what I paid for. A cheap cord. Some of the pins were bent, as was one of the outside plates, and I had to force it to finally work. I'd go for something a bit better, but the quality is pretty good.
first time this charged worked fine i went to use it after the first charge and.... ...fail. you get what you pay for i guess so if your looking to only use it once highly reccomended other wise be very wary of this product it is horrible and will fail on you. do not buy
I bought this MP3 player for my boyfriend about five months ago. I did a lot of research and finally decided to go with the creative. It was a great choice. I had thought about getting an Ipod, but most of my friends that had one complained a lot about them. Especially about Itunes, lol. I got a kick out of people fighting with Itunes so much. I decided Ipod was not what I wanted to buy. So far there haven't been any cons with the creative. Everything about it is great and easy to use. It made a great v-day gift for my man. He loves it.
If you're not too technically inclined, I'll say this much: I don't use this router as a router. For what I use it for, it works very well!For the more technically inclined: this is the cheapest solution I could find that supports IGMP v3 snooping with fast leave. I need this to run my UVerse set top boxes off of one ethernet port which is wired to the RG. Using this I can plug in two STBs (that need multicast) and a SMB switch (which doesn't rely on a multicast 'stream') with ease and no port flooding.
The PSU sits at the bottom of my Antec 900 case. So you either need one with longer cables, or this extension. StarTech is the only maker of this particular item, and it was just the right length for what I needed.
I bought this card for my Samsung D807 phone and it work great! With 1gb, I can store lots of music & pictures. I haven't try it with video, but I'm sure it will work just as good. Sandisk has a good reputation for making memory cards. I had CompactFlash, MemoryStick Pro, FlashDrive, & SD. Never had a trouble with. Trust me, if you are looking for any types of memory cards, Sandisk is it!
I bought this filter to protect a Canon 50 mm f1.8Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lenslens.It does what is supposed to and no more. It is not multi-coated so there is no great reduction in flare, but for the price is is a solid, well-constructed filter.
The shipping time was satisfactory, and the functionality of this is great, but it will only work well on batteries. Noise is produced from 12V wall packs. My function for it is to transmit radio throughout the house and be powered from the wall outlet, but a 60 Hz hum is produced from the rectified DC. Not even an inline 12VDC battery filters the 60 Hz noise from the power pack. Also, when running on the car battery the audio gave off a constant high-pitched squeal. I haven't researched it much but this is what I've come up with so far.Edit: Okay...so about a 1.5 years later, I think I've figured out the noise problems. PROPER GROUNDING. All the following must be grounded: 120VAC/12VDC transformer input, transformer negative or ground output to a ground plane, and the audio plug automatically grounds through your computer, Walkman or iPod.
Great print quality on premium glossy photo paper when you look at them directly - but terrible when you looked at them from an angle. They look splotchy and not "glossy". Epson kind of acknowledges this but says it will look better on matt or semi-matt papers.Windows XP driver default installation caused my machine to reboot spontaneously. I thought my computer was broken! The driver needs to be partially uninstalled to work, but then it works fine.Couldn't find ICM color profiles after installing the software, but you can get them from Epson UK or Australia web sites.Couldn't find a color profile for the ColorLife paper.
this headphone is great.....real good sound and the comfort is great.....fits real good on my big head and fits just as good on my kids head....the whole family loves these
i use it to display my PC onto my LCD TV.it's awesome.
bought this a few years ago and this saved me from trips going to the post office and waiting in line!if you ship a lot of small things this is a must have for sure!make your weigh, make a label and give the item to the postman! DONE!
Gave this as a christmas gift to my boyfriend. He LOVES it. He asked for a TomTom. After reviewing all the GPS systems on consumer reports and sizing up what was important and not important - I settled on this one. Specifically because it is very lightweight, accuracy is excellent and it is a good screen size.
Fantastic product I puchased this product 1 month ago. It works great!!! I have a panny 1080p television with a nice picture, this product upgraded the signal to 1440. really. I recommmend this product to anyone and save yourself a couple hundred dollars.
Length:: 2:51 MinsI purchased this bag because I need a way to access different lenses during wedding shoots, and I don't want to keep going back and forth to my larger camera bag. I don't keep my camera in the bag simply because it won't hold a camera with a battery grip on it. So I basically keep the following in this bag: Canon 70-200mm zoom lens, Canon 50mm, Tamaron 11-14 wide angle, Canon 28-105, and a 580Ex flash. While all these items, except the camera, could fit into the bag, at least one of them is on the camera. So I swap out as needed. I also think it's good not keep your flash on your camera at all times because it can influence camera shake. So it's great to be able to take off the flash and stick in the bag when needed.I use the shoulder strap rather than belt strap because the latter just makes the bag too uncomfortable for me to wear. The 70-200mm lens weighs this bag down, so the belt strap doesn't feel ideal for me. It makes the bag stick out too much. Whereas with the shoulder strap, you can easily take it off your shoulders.All and all, I would say get this bag if you find yourself changing lenses a lot during a shoot.
I've bought numerous WRT54GL's for myself, friends, family and clients. I won't vouch for all Cisco-Linksys routers as they do make some garbage. However, this is one fantastic piece of hardware. Whether you use the default firmware or rig it up with DD-WRT, it's a great WAP. I've been buying these for years neither I, or anyone I have bought one for, have ANY complaints. It's a shame this device might be coming to a slow end as a 802.11G device, but I'd still buy this WAP over most N-devices out there. It's that good.
If all you want is great picture quality, get this model. The HDMI upconversion is great and it does it with the VHS also. I really liked the flex recording feature which allows you to specify any recording lenght and it will record the best quality for that disc time. I just wish it was more complete. It records DL DVD but not continuously. You have to close the 1st layer before recording to the 2nd layer, which makes it not very good in the way of a dual layer recorder. Now this might be a bit nit-picky but this unit won't display the remaining time while playing a regular DVD video or give give you the total disc time. I just like to know how late I'll be staying up. Also the ES46VS has no eject button on the remote, no direct way of turning on the subtitles without having to go through a menu series, it will only accept SD cards, and there are no component inputs for recording. I returned my unit and will wait until Panasonic offers these simple fixes in a $300 device.
This print pack MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE with the PictureMate 200 series printers. If you have a PictureMate Pal, Snap, or Flash printer, you should order EITHER T5846 for 150 glossy prints OR the T5845-M for 100 matte prints.If the box does not specifically say that it is for PictureMate Series 200 printers (Pal, Snap, and Flash) such as the T5846 or T5845-M packs - DON'T BUY IT! You will end up with the wrong size cartridge. T5570, T5570-M, and "270" cartridges are not compatible with the PictureMate 200 series.For 150 glossy prints, stick to T5846, such as:*T5846 ASIN-B000IT4O0A* T5846 ASIN-B000KJBRK8* T5846 ASIN-B000JMFVY4* T5846 ASIN-B000MFJOZU* T5846 ASIN-B000L9MES6* T5846 ASIN-B000NZRJFQFor 100 matte prints, stick to T5845-M, such as:*T5845-M ASIN-B000IT4O0U* T5845-M ASIN-B000LDRJS2* T5845-M ASIN-B000JMHV38* T5845-M ASIN-B000OCMVLUThe low rating isn't so much a reflection on the product as it is on the product's packaging. The manufacturer, Epson, knows that it has more than one type of Picturemate system on the market and that the cartridges are not compatible across all Picturemate models - yet the packaging does not state anywhere with which models the print pack is or isn't compatible. This oversight could be easily fixed by adding information to the packaging.
This little unit has plenty of power to give you that big stereo sound while out on the road. It's durable and handles shock very well. I don't believe this item is in production any longer so you should get it while you can. It's ultra-slim shape is made possible because of the rechargeable battery which is a flat rectangle shape. I've never seen one like it before. Be advised that this is not one of those cheap plastic units that will crack after sustained use. It actually feels like titanium. As for the shocks coming through the headphones that one of the previous reviewers mentioned, it wasn't the unit itself. It was a short in the headphone wire. I reccomend this product highly.
I traded in my huge floor-standing speakers for these. They are so impressive I show everyone who visits. My music never sounded so good!
I'm Korean DJ and i bought a headphone at 2012 march, and I take a Goods at march 23 Fri, I play the DJ this headphone at weekend. I have another headphone Pioneer Pro DJ 2000 and Sennheiser HD-25 But panasonic rp-DJ 1200 Very good sound and very light I'm very happy to buy this product and always DJ Play with rp-dj1200 THX VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERY Goooooooooooood!
i know this isnt a review but i really need some help.i was wondering if this film would work properly on a diana mini
This was soo easy to install, i got it done in 10 mins! The hardest part was when I dropped a screw and couldnt find it. This is a perfect speed for doing monthly backups-- or when you have programs like Napster and you want to combine your favortite songs on a CD. This even comes with a Cd-R.
I was looking for a inexpensive depth finder that would also give the water temperature. After researching, this item seemed to be the best bang for the buck. This depthfinder has been working great. The screen is large, numbers are easily visible. This product does everything I want it to.I use this item on a 14 foot fishing boat.
I needed a new Canon NB-1LH battery for my Elph S500, because I lost mine. Not because it wore out or was performing badly.Having learned my lesson about purchasing the inexpensive generic camera batteries (NB-1LH), I found that a Canon battery would cost $42.99.With this kit for only six dollars more, I got the Canon battery I needed as well as a lovely protective leather pouch and a camera bag, with lots of zippered, velcroed, or clipped compartments and a nice long, adjustable strap.Two cameras will easily fit in the bag, as well as a charger, extra batteries, cables, maps, passport, wallet, and other small travelling accessories.You'll definitely see me with my new camera bag on my next trip, slung diagonally across my shoulder, as I'm riding on the back of a motorino. Ciao!
good bt little bit expensive you can buy if you dont care this price and also if you think you just will get two lens than buy it otherwise you'd better buy a big bag for all the things that will be more convience!!!
This is a universal cord that I used to replace one broken for my Technic electric piano. Item arrived in new condition & works great. Shipped quick too. Thanks!
I bought it brand new 2 months back and today I found that no button is responding. I called the Philips and they said it is not under warranty. Since i have all the paper work and orginal reciept they said thats fine but in our system it is not showing under warranty.Later on they agreed to think about it after sending the registration card. I will update the review after their response.you are lucky if you don't have to call customer service.Update: After many calls they have aggreed to exchange the player with new one. Yesterday I recieved new DVD player. It works well, not complaints now at all.
This product works great with my Zune and the buttons are still easy to get to when it's on. I've had no problems with it at all!
WARNING! The warranty for Seagate products may not be what you think it is. I bought a Seagate external hard drive. The outside of the box says "fully guaranteed - A worry-free one-year warranty covers all parts and labor"; BEWARE, this warranty is not for you - it is for the retailer that sells it to you. This warranty starts the day that Seagate sells it to the distributor. So, if you buy it from a retailer and it has sat on their shelf for a number of months, your warranty is less than a year.I learned the hard way - I bought the Seagate hard drive on the 22nd of January 2004. It stopped working in late December of 2004. When I called Seagate warranty support to inquire about the warranty, Seagate informed me that the warranty expired on December 2nd, 2004. I called the retailer to ask them about the issue. They did not know that the warranty started prior to my purchase and told me that there was no way for them to know how long that hard drive had been in their possession. They recommended that I call Seagate warranty support back to escalate the issue since it was within 45 days of the end of the warranty and within one year of my purchase.I had to call Seagate warranty support seven times in a month to try to get some answers. Twice they told me that they were going to call me back and never did. Finally, on the seventh call, they informed me that they would not replace my drive. Dealing with the warranty support team was a miserable experience and after this experience, I would never recommend buying a Seagate product to anyone. Spend a bit more money on a product with a real warranty, just in case something goes wrong. After all, if the company has that little confidence in their product, why should you trust in it?
good afternoon, make a purchase on 14 April this year by 10 print pack epson T5846 received the entire order on April 19 and now using three came out of ink cartridges.I need to fix that as soon as possible.returns it I wanted the money from these itemsThanks,
I was happy with the transfer of files to the drive. My problem arises when it was time to disconnect the device. You have to disconnect it safely, which ok fine, I understand and have no problem doing...but when I did this, it says "the device 'generic volume' cannot be stopped right now. Try stopping the device again later". I checked the website for help. And followed their directions to shut it down to disconnect. Didn't work, same error. I called tech support. Which was attentive yes and provided a REASON as to why it wasn't letting me disconnect...that most likely my anti-virus was constantly scanning it and therefore was 'in use'.. so to avoid this I'd have to take the drive off my anti-virus ability to scan it.... which...I woudlnt think is too safe. THe tech said as long as its not vibrating or spinning its safe to just unplug. This makes me wary as there are no other indications from the device or my computer to let me know its OKAY to disconnect. I'd prefer the device to have a shut down and off button.... if they can't do that then give us a differnt type of visual (different color with the light) when its ok to disconnect it. I find this a bit disappointing with the product. Tech support was helpful, but very 'tunnel visioned' in hearing what
I bought the 5mx about a month ago and have had great luck with it. It works well with my home pc and transfers text flawlessly and easily. The only problem I have had is it sometimes doesn't want to connect to my home pc and I have to keep clicking on connect until it does. I love all of the features. The keyboard takes a little to get used to, but now I can type about 30 wpm with it. If you have large fingers, this probably won't work for you. I love the spreadsheet, the &quot;daytimer&quot;, the notebook for daily lists, and how easy it is to download some awesome programs from the internet including lots and lots of books. I haven't dealt with customer service since I have had no problems with it at this point. If you want a word processor, spreadsheet, address book, ebooks, and lots of games to entertain you, this is the &quot;computer&quot; for you. If you need more, look for a notebook computer. I am happy with the battery life as well as it being lightweight. I take it backpacking and use the tape recorder to record notes and then at night, I type out my notes. It works great for this. So far, I have suggested this little beauty to several friends. A color screen would be the only additional feature I would like. I have 3 books, 8 games, lots of notes and addresses and have only used about 1/4 of the memory.
Someone help me. There is something I can't understand.I bought some Shure E3c earbuds today. I had read a few reviews which compared the E3c favorably with the E5c.....saying essentially, that the difference between the two models (in performance, not $$) was slight at best. Leaving the store, I didn't even bother to wait until I got home, I had my Creative Zen Xtra in my car, and so I decided to give the E3c a preview right there in the parking lot.When I plugged the E3c up, I was unpleasantly shocked! These earbuds sounded like total crap! All front end midrange, almost no bass, and very recessed and uneven highs. I was about to leave the parking lot and return to the store to demand my money back.Then I remembered something I had read about most headphones needing a "break-in"period. I removed the buds from my ears, leaving them plugged in to the Zen, I turned the volume up to a level that I could actually hear, even though the buds were resting on the front passenger seat. I drove home and continued to let the buds play for about another hour.Now, (being careful to lower the volume), I proceeded to ear test the E3c's again.Voila! All the sound was there, smooth mids, and a really nice full bass range, not to mention accurate and beautiful highs and detail.Now back to my original sentence. This is what baffles me. If I (an average consumer), came within minutes of returning this product as a piece of crappola, someone please tell me why the manufacturers won't explicitly recommend breaking in their earbud products to achieve maximum performance? I mean. What? Nobody wants to be the first to admit that their buds aren't ready to boogie right off the shelf? Geez!
This case does not fit the Panasonic LZ3 despite what the product description says.
I purchased my Minolta two years ago. After about 1 year the flash housing came apart, and now the camera's EVF and LCD displays went completely black (no images displayed). The same has happened to Mad Max's camera - read his review. The charge to repair is in excess of $ 350.00. I would dump the camera but don't want to contaminate the land fill.
This product is what I was looking for. It was easy to install and set up. The only drawback I've found is that the LED charge level lights are a little hard to read. I would recommend this to my friends!
Same thing happened to me. Worked for about a year before suddenly failing costing me all the data on the drive.
Keyboard with mouse is excellent package. Ergonomic design eases wrist stress. Mouse is the correct size and curve to fit my hand.
Crystal clear and great sound quality, I love them, I can not believe they only cost me $26.00
I love it! Turn it on, press button! Took it to a high school graduation party and everyone wanted one. Played it back on the TV later, and all were amazed -- kids and adults! Well worth the money!I'm a 63 yr. old grandmom.
The image clarity, detail, and color with this camera is amazing. I used it Cancun, and the images could be in a major magazine. Extremely satisfied. I did not see the negatives I read about in other's reviews.
After using her old Presto for 25+ years, part of the pressure release mechanism broke. Thanks God!!! She had found a couple of Prestos on line, and asked me to order one for her. I asked if she had checked Amazon and she admitted that she hadn't. I told her to wait a minute and let me do a little checking. At Amazon I found the same pressure cooker for about $10 less, and it included Free Shipping. I ordered it on a Sunday and it was delivere by Wednesday. She really liked the looks of it, and when she tried it for the first time, she found out that she didn't need to cook things as long as with her "antique" Presto.She showed it to her mother and five minutes later I was ordering another one for her. It's a pleasure to have TWO happy females around, especially when I get the credit!! Thanks Amazon for keeping your prices competitive, and that Free Shipping is GREAT!! -- Ken Fisher
Finally, earphones that allow me to use my players at a normal volume!I took these to the noisiest places to see if they were truly effective--and much to my surprise, they were. They are absolutely worth the price if you value your hearing. No more having to turn up the volume on a train, plane or just in a noisy environment. I took these to my gym--one of the loudest places on earth when the aerobics class is in session (no barriers between the workout areas and the aerobics room). I put my earphones in, turned on my player and I never turned the volume above "2" and I heard everything I wanted to hear and not a sound from the background. The sound quality was excellent, and since it "shoots" the sound directly into your ear canal, it sounds as if it's coming from your own head. You really won't need to turn up the volume and I would actually caution against it for your aural safety.You might not want to use these if you are listening to your music and having a conversation, since you will not be able to hear your companion. You can even use these just as earplugs if your ears need a break from environmental noise.
I can't say enough good things about these speakers. I am very pleased with the great sound and that I can hook up my xbox, my tv, my desktop, and my laptop all at the same time and just switch between sources to hear which one I want. This is the most gushing review I've ever written about any product.
First off, in case anyone out there doesn't know, there are a few advantages to purchasing a switch rather than a hub. The main advantage, for most users anyway, is that a switch provides optimal bandwidth to all ports, whereas a hub splits available bandwidth between all active users. This means that if you are sharing a cable modem for example with others in a house/office building, connection speed will not be reduced when multiple users connected to the switch are online.Now, as for this little baby, as soon as I saw the price I grabbed it instantly. The Linksys name had been mentioned to me favorably before, and the going price was within a few dollars of most 5-port hubs. I have been using it for 5 months now to share the cable modem in my apartment, and I can honestly say I have never had a single difficulty. Setup was quick and easy, I was online in less than 5 minutes. The whole device is smaller than most alarm clocks, so storage is hardly an issue. Overall, this is a best buy hands down, anyone out there who needs inexpensive networking equipment, this is the way to go.
I bought this for my home office. Basically, I was looking for a small, attractive unit with CD-radio-tape functions.The footprint is small, taking up about a 18-inch area. Not bad.The look is nice. In order to get the smooth contour to the system some ergonomics suffer. For instance, the tape buttons are placed almost vertically on the front of the unit, so when you push a button (stop, pause, play, etc.) you tend to push the entire unit back a bit. Annoying at first, but once I got used to it and used less force I stopped minding.OK, the sound: there is no treble tone control, although there is a bass boost. I use the base boost when listening to music and turn it off when listening to spoken word (talk radio, books on tape, etc.). Works well for me. The music sounds fine (although you shouldn't expect this to replicate the sound of larger units with spatially distant speakers -- the stereo separation here is small -- about a foot). I have had no problem with any audio book I've listened to, as long as the base boost was turned off.By the way, turning the bass boost on and off is pretty easy -- just hit one button and you're done.The radio presets are fine, but they are not represented by separate buttons (i.e., one button for each preset station). Instead, there is one preset button and by hitting it over and over, you &quot;scroll&quot; through the presets you've programmed. This is kind of irritating.The radio reception is fine, especially if you're used to listening to popular, powerful stations. I can get my local NPR station fine, but a couple of other local public radio stations -- including the classical music station broadcast by a local college -- come in with a lot of static. So I'd say the reception is fine, but not extraordinary. (All this might have to do with where you live and how you position your unit, of course.)All in all, I'm satisfied with this purchase. I didn't expect a lot since it looks nice and is inexpensive. I should also mention that I don't use this as my primary media device, only as an office unit. So my expectations have been very adequately met.In short: This is the sort of inexpensive, small, multifunction unit that works well in an office cubicle, in the garage on the workbench, in the laundry room, etc. It won't replace a component-based stereo system, but at this price and this size, you shouldn't expect it to do so.
I bought 3 sets for me and my friends for our 10 day motorcycle trip. I made the installations on a Nolan flipface, Arai flipface and a Shoei motocross fullface helmet. The success of installation depends on your abilities. I decided not to do as they said in the user manual and ended up with a much cleaner and less exposed installation. The extra fullface microphone kit we purchased was not necessary. The reason they sell this item is the limited mouth clearance on some helmets. If you have more than an inch between your mouth and the helmet wall, you don't have to buy the full face kit. The one in the box will work. If you have a flipface helmet, you cannot use the fullface kit anyway. You will have to live with a microphone touching your lips all the time. But you get used to it. Do not remove the sponge wind protector. One of the guys lost his and it became hard to understand what he was saying.I think the unit provides basic communication. There were many times we were glad to have it. We warned each other in the traffic, laughed about things, let others know about our needs. Being able to communicate on a bike is great. But if you will depend on this ability, you may consider something better. There are inconsistent failures with the units. One of us could not use the ptt handlebar switch because the receptor port on the unit was not working. This was a problem right out of the box. We did not have time for a replacement. The range was about half a mile or one mile at best. We could only talk when we saw each other. The auxilary input was great. I could listen to stereo music and gps instructions. But i could not speak when I did that. Sometimes one person in the group cannot talk or listen. But this is really random. Next day it's fine. The unit also acts unpredictable when the batteries are low. One of the guys was complaining about a constant hissing on his left speaker. I lost one of my speakers after 10 days.The best thing about this item is its pricetag. It will add to your riding experience but will not solve your radio needs forever. We had the option to get these or not get anything at all. There is nothing that compares in price. It payed for itself but now I will be looking into something else.
Purchased two, first one worked fine but second did not work. The company was out of stock. I am still waiting for my refund/return postage to be credited to my acount
I have had this printer for about 2 years and then suddenly I started getting error messages like the paper was jammed when there was no jam. Lately it has been non-functional since I keep getting the message that the carriage can't move and that I should clear the obstruction. Of course there is no obstruction.The ink gauge is inaccurate but I have gotten use to it. I can get weeks or months of printing done after the low ink message comes on. The fax is temperamental at best.I guess I should be happy that it lasted 2 years. I am looking for a replacement .
I bought this attachment to my new Palm in an attempt to help out with road navigation while driving to geocaches in locales unknown to me. The software included really only gives directions from one street address to another. I can't get a) my Latitude/Longitude coordinates onto the map except manually (and then only to the minutes, not seconds) and b) the instructions to tell me how to get to a point on the map rather than an address (which I just wouldn't have). When I mounted the unit in the car, it really wasn't readable while driving due to glare and smallness of type on the map. It would work well with a navigator in the passenger seat, I suppose.The GPS is working fine, near as I can tell, given the limited testing I've done. I need to find some other software that will be more suited to geocaching that will allow the Navman GPS attachment to interact with the Palm with point of map capabilities.
I bought these speakers a month or two ago and finally got around to installing them on my Mac G4 yesterday. What was I waiting for? Holy cow, the sound quality, clarity and volume are tremendous. I'm thinking of buying a second set for my bedroom TV. Honestly I would never have believed anyone who promised me this kind of sound quality for $40--and I've never heard of the brand before. If you can find better speakers than these for $40, go buy them. Personally, I don't think you will.I have no idea why I delayed installing these so long, but they've been online for about 24 hours now and I can't stop listening to them. I'm listening to Dylan's "Love & Theft" and it sounds perfect. Last night I listened to some live Chip Taylor music and I've never heard him sound better.Be careful to put the subwoofer box away from your CPU when you install the speakers--I'm sure there's a pretty hefty magnet in there. I kind of wish the speaker wires were longer, but they're plenty long enough to fit at opposite ends of my 8-foot desk. The remote controller is great too, though I agree with another reviewer, it would nice if this was all wireless.Great speakers, buy with confidence.
This FM transmitter is most definitely the best I've ever used. I bought one as a gift before, and that one would be very static prone. Additionally, you would have to change the station pretty often. But with this transmitter, I find myself having no issues. It shipped very quickly, and was packaged well. It works great, and I love the blue colored neon it shines out. The only small issue I have with it is it's coiled and short cord, but that doesn't even bother me very much because more often than not, I'm the only one using the device in the car.
the price was great i cant wait to try to fill it up with stuff
This is a rock solid and beautifully designed stand, but it only has one position so you will either like it or you won't. I find it perfect for my 15" MacBook Pro when using a desk that has a retractable keyboard drawer, so when typing on an external keyboard the MacBook screen is a great height.
Couldn't be more simpler. Just plug the end of the input cord into the headphone jack on the Fire HD and be prepared for some great sounds. I knew what I wanted to use for a rigorous test, a song I recently bought and makes my older 5.1 speaker system (which I will keep for use with my computer) with an 8 inch driver fail, Dream Fortress by Grimes, that goes into a heavy pounding drum segment at 3 min., then mixes in some very high pitched and loud parts that the Klipsch delivers clearly. So I end up with a nice, complete, self-contained entertainment system for my bed-room (probably to the consternation of my neighbors).
Besides doing outdoor photography, I also take close up pictures of jewelery which my wife and I sell on the internet. This is exactly what we needed for such work. Its sturdy, and will hold my Cannon XSi Rebel with its large lens. Well worth its price.
I got these speakers the other day... one word WOW!!!...considering their size, The BA 635 is like a dwarfed Mike Tyson that has more than enough rumble & punch to "KO" the competition. Friends often come over thinking the music they hear is from my Harman Home theatre amp but are often surprised and amused at the sound from these babies. You could sit for hours listening caught up in the perplexing technology!!! I listened to Harman/Kardon's soundsticks (very pretty), JBL's invaders, a whole variety of Creative and Altec Lansing speakers...I Tell you, Boston has created a beast of a sound system with these. In terms of pure performance take my word for it, (except for the bose multimedia speakers@5times the price) NOTHING else comes close to these!!!I use the a Harmon/Kardon AVR4550 at home. But these little babies I take with me on my travels to compliment my ipod. Balance is superb, Bass is tight and solid. Sound can be a tad bright at times but with the Jazz I listen too, place them in a larger room and be prepared to be amazed.INCREDIBLY STUNNING!!!
$15 for 50 discs, not a bad one so far. Verbatim always comes through with a great product. Definitely the one to rely on for burning videos.
Bought the S5200 when my Canon EOS SLR developed a serious problem. Thought I'd try digital for the first time. Camera came recommended by my local camera store owner, so I trusted... Have used the camera for about a month in several settings; graduation using the zoom from about 40 yards, a wedding reception with variable lighting and outside (cloudy conditions). All pictures came out surprisingly good..clear, with good color (zoom worked great!). At least equal to my old Canon SLR and I'm still learning how to use the camera! Half the fun is taking the media to the local pharmacy to choose, crop and develop only the pictures I want! Oh, yea, the video capability is fun also. Allows you to shoot without the person knowing it's video (until you show it! - they think it's stills). So far, I am VERY pleased with this purchase, both from a cost and picture quality point of view.
I've been using three of these units (one at home and two at work) for the past eight years, on both Windows XP and Macs. They work pretty well as as laser printer and black&white; photocopier. As a scanner, the quality is so-so; I needed to buy a dedicated Canon scanner to scan photos. I had a few lock-ups until I updated them to the latest firmware. They choke on pages with very detailed big pictures, because they don't have enough RAM to process those. Occasionally a page won't print and I'll need to power cycle the 3330. If it chokes on a print job sent as PostScript, I can usually get the page to print by sending it to the PCL queue, and vice-versa, but I only need to fool with that maybe once every couple of months. I haven't tried the fax function.The print quality (for text) is good and the toner cartridge lasts 2-3 years at the rate we print.Overall, the firmware is a little buggy but it's been a reliable and convenient printer/copier, inexpensive to run and needing no repairs.
The Philips PSA232 is not the worst MP3 I've ever encountered, but it's certainly far from good. I purchased this model (on clearance, not surprisingly as it turns out) and returned it three weeks later. The main problems: 1) As everyone has mentioned, the battery life is terrible. Even rechargable batteries often lasted only 3 hours. 2) Using a miniSD card to increase the storage introduces its own problems. I often had to reformat the card after songs had been transferred because Windows Media Player crashed during a transfer. 3) The player can be very picky about ID3 tags. If they are too long, or have unsupported data tags, the songs will not play on the device (even though the files are clearly listed on the player). So save yourself the aggravation and shop for a better model.
Cruzer Titanium is the fastest USB flash Drive in the Market.The preloaded SW are awesome specially CruzerSync. Lets you have all your outlook data into the key. Accessible any where without having outlook!!! Just great.
I bought this adapter along with the Lynksys wireless router. Both work great!! Easy to set up and works as advertised (Be sure to do the firmware upgrade). Great Geek Toy!
Great price, does what it is supposed to do, easy to install. No complaints. This is the second time I have bought this brand of RAM, would buy from this brand again if I ever needed more RAM, but both my computers are maxed out so it'll be awhile.
If you're looking for decent-sounding headphones for your music (or movies), shop around for a better product. I compared these headphones side-by-side with a few other headphones I own, (using the same segments of the same songs). These HD201's sounded so "muffled", and had such limited-range, that I thought I must've gotten a defective pair. So I contacted Sennheiser to ask them to look into this problem. They had me ship the headphones to them, and sent me a replacement pair, ... and the replacement has the same sub-standard sound as the one I returned! The other 3 headphones that I compared these headphones to were similarly-priced as the Sennheiser 201's, but all of them sounded far superior to the 201's, (one was manufactured by Steel-Series, another [bluetooth] was by "GoGroove", and the third was by JBL). I do not recommend these HD201 headphones.
I chose this item primarily as a lens protector and it serves the additional advantage of filtering UV rays for better image clarity.
This is very nice printer I must say...Prints fast, quiet, and sharp. I guess the only gripe would be no printer cable included, I mean who sells a printer without a cable?? But all u gotta get is a regular usb cable..... won't cost u anything..
I bought this product to use at the gym and while commuting. I thought it would be really durable but a couple of months later it started tearing at the seams. It's an okay product if you use your ipod sparingly. Otherwise get something better.
I've been through about $200 worth of head/earphones at this point in my life and I have to admit that these are the best I've ever had. Unfortunately, they're probably also in the list of one of the quickest ones to break. While I do admit that I probably use earphones not in the most common way that they would be used... like for example sleeping with them on and letting them fall to the floor and not picking them up until I need to use them again... these stopped working when I was doing none of that (not that I didn't do those things while they were alive, mind you). They were on my night table, had been there for a couple of days and it was late at night so I had to use them. Picked them up and WAM! Left earphone didn't work. GRR! Right now I'm using a tape to be able to listen through both sides.I did notice that the high levels bass on these, so if you REALLY don't like that you definitely need not apply. However, I used these to listen to movies, music, etc. on my laptop and/or with my MP3 player, I thought the bass was quite nice. I usually don't use bass if there's an option to turn it on or off, but these definitely did not make my enjoyment of music, etc. less pleasant. These are also really good for canceling out noise, which is something I like. Oh and I guess it should be noted that when I plugged these into my laptop at full volume, they really blasted out the music really high. So you might be careful before wearing them and the device you're using them with being at full volume. Might make you deaf from what I can tell.All in all, my only quibble with it is their very short durability and this is a big issue with me as I tend to buy new headphones every other month. They offered great sound, nice bass and they were quite cheap too. So unless you're very careful when using these, I wouldn't even begin to recommend them.
The speakers perform well for the price, but are not of a quality one would hope to have within a home theatre environment. The highs are rather tinny, while the lows are somewhat muddled and garbled. They are what they are, so I cannot state that I am dissatisfied, but I do regret I didn't spend a bit more on true quality.
I have a cocktail style video arcade machine and I accidentally placed a fairly strong magnet on it for a full 24 hours. The screen colors looked all wrong, and I was sad that I had messed up a prized possession.I didn't know if the degaussing would work, since some of the online reviews I read stated that it won't work if the damage was due to a strong magnet.Well, I plugged in the degaussing coil, waved it over the screen for about 10 seconds (following the directions that came with it), and it worked like a charm!The colors are all back to normal now. I'm very happy with the results.
I bought a TIVO when they first came out and had nothing but trouble. The machine didn't record properly and power would go off and on. Customer service was not satisfactory, as others on this board have indicated.Frustrated, I switched to Brighthouse. They supply the equipment. Customer service is terrific and the machine works much better. I can record 5 programs with up to 200 hours of recording time.Tivo may have been first, but are they the best? Answer: NO!!!
I just purchased this thing, but we can not get it to work. I called support sevices and worked with them, but for some reason or other they can not get it to connect up either. It will not recognize as being connected to the internet. They had me changing so many things in my computer system, it got to be ridiculous. After the third &quot;tech&quot; helping me, my computer would not even connect to the internet at all. I had to do a &quot;system restore&quot; from a week earlier. I wish Linksys would hire personnel who speak English. I have a very hard time understanding the accent of the workers. Each one I spoke with was from another country. I will give this thing to Goodwill so they can use it as a paperweight. And it is only one week old.
I didn't spend a lot of time researching GPS units, just an afternoon googling around the web. The Magellan looked pretty good, features and memory wise, so I bought one. They were just on the market, and I stole one cheap because it wasn't a Garmin, and of course it couldn't be as good, so a couple of early ones sold cheap. That was in June, 2003.At first, I just enjoyed owning one and being able to download detailed maps from my laptop that would cover a whole state at a time. It only has 24mb of memory available for map loading, but it turns out to be plenty. I usually never used it unless I was lost in a strange city.I bought the 12v car adapter and started using it like a car GPS, small screen but it was useful. I gradually began to notice some other funtions, like the built in speedometer that seemed to be more accurate than the one in the car. From what I understood of civilian GPS accuracy, that shouldn't be right - then I found about WAAS, and the increased accuracy it offered, and gee whiz - the Sportrak already had it built in.Gradually, I started looking to do more with GPS, and I had a German friend tell me about using the unit with a laptop as a really big screen in car GPS unit. Hmmm... I was given some old Microsoft map software (Mappoint) and figured I was going to have to buy a new unit to make that work.. but pushing a few buttons .... good grief this thing has the NMEA 2.0 function built in too! It can talk to Mappoint and all kinds of other aftermarket software. After looking around for an updated package, I bought Delorme Street Atlas which is an amazing talking package. It doesn't cost much, and the detail and functions are great.I started to get interested in Geocaching, and lo and behold on one of the GPS nutcase sites, I found a test of the Sportrak where it basically trounced a Garmin 76s for positional accuracy. http://gpsinformation.net/mgoldreview/sportrak-pro-rev.htmlSO I'm still trying to figure out if I need another GPS. The Sportrak Pro is certainly a great deal, and superior especially for accuracy to any other unit in it price range, even today. Since a already own a laptop, I have a very sophisticated GPS unit that I load in the car for vacations and business trips, and that cost me far far less than the $700 to $1000 a good in car unit costs.
Of course it is the ultimate, it is well made by Leica, in Germany. I found the camera to be solid and easy to use. Read the extensivly detailed manual (in three languages, including english) to discover the many features and flexibility of this work of art and design. My cloud and indoor pictures have turned out exceptionally sharp with an (almost) idiot-proof metering and auto/manual focusing system. Since I wear glasses, the adjustable diopter in the viewfinder has helped me a great deal. The on body flash is powerful, and an excellent computer integrated accessory flash is available (Leica SF 24 D). The camera's large LCD data screen makes reading your adjustments easy. I have taken a lot of pictures in my lifetime of 68 years, with a lot of different makes and types of cameras and films. All camera systems are the result of a lot of compromises, and this one is something to dream for. Even with the advent of of the digital cameras, This film camera is exceptional! It was worth every cent I paid for it and the flash.
I received the Canon Sure Shot, a few weeks ago, as a wedding gift. I am completely impressed with the quality of the pictures. The colors are noticeably more crisp &amp; clear than the photos I take with my Olympus Stylus camera, and costed about the same price. My Olympus Epic Stylus is a little bit smaller &amp; lighter &amp; has a weather resistant cover. However, the Canon is plenty small &amp; light compared to other cameras.... and the output is so much nicer, that I plan to use this as my main camera (I'll save the ultralight, weather-resistant Olympus for hiking or backpacking). I have to give this a 5... a great buy.
I bought this printer for work about 8 months ago, mainly for the fax machine, and I would NOT recommend it (and I can't say I wasn't warned, either); the feeder part doesn't take the paper very well ... no matter how carefully you put it in... and I mean with ALL different qualities of paper, too. It ends up wrinkling the paper and then you definitely can't feed it in. I am a very patient person, but this fax machine has raised my blood pressure more times than I can describe! (Once you get your paper fed into it, the quality of the print is okay, though) Good luck, if you buy it, but don't say you weren't warned ... and I paid [$$$$] for this headache.
I use this on my 50mm 1.8 mark 1, it fits well but it's a little difficult to put on as you have to press two buttons and sometimes it doesn't work well. I like that you can out it on backwards, saves me a lot of room in my bag.
I cannot get the WAP to connect with a computer just 80 feet away. Granted, it is downstairs, diagonally opposite my office: however, I thought that &quot;indoors 150ft&quot; implied through walls. Not sure if changing the PCMCIA card will help, but I am willing to try.Installation was also difficult, particularly for a novice like me. I connected the WAP to the router and the router to the cable modem. It took me hours to figure out how to get each to talk to each other. Customer serviced was of no help - with either the distance issue or installation.
This is good one..Sleek and short. Performance is good and has a good stand by battery too.
I was wanting to copy some old VHS tapes over to digital, and needed a VHS player. These are getting harder and harder to find. This Magnavox is about well built as any other on the market and did the trick in getting my precious memories transferred over. I used a HT Honestech Vid Box and it does a wonderful job.
Since I see a lot of people complaining about these subs, I just want to make sure people are setting them properly. Before you hook the sub up, slowly turn up the volume on your other 5 channels until they are as loud as they can go without distorting. Then disconnect those speakers and hook the sub up, keeping that volume the same. For the crossover, check the frequency response of the sub, and then set the crossover to slightly lower than that to give it some leeway (like if frequenct response is 20-150hz, set it to 100hz or 125hz) This will minimize distortion from the sub since it won't be trying to play notes that are almost out of it's range. Now with the sub hooked up, start with the gain at minimum, and slowly turn it up as high as you can without it distorting. Turn the volume back down, hook your speakers back up and enjoy. Taking these steps will optimize the quality of sound, and will keep your amp and sub running longer since it won't be overworking itself.
A good TV overall, but a VERY annoying "feature" is the large, on-screen information display that obscures the screen every time the channel is changed. This display cannot be disabled and is very annoying when channel surfing.
This keyboard is pretty much what I expected... simple and basic, and does the job. My only complaint is that the keys are a little springloaded, but that is only a drawback in my personal opinion as I like keys that are a little looser -- long nails and weak wrists, I guess :-). I am thrilled to have wireless options on my desktop now - streamlines the mess and allows me to hand the keyboard and mouse to people visiting my desk for consultation, etc.
Mine stopped working in 3 days.... don't waste your money on this. The seller, Samsungmall, and Samsung customer service is fairly unresponsive. Get something more reliable. DO NOT GET THE REFURBISHED UNITS as they have been poorly fixed.
I have had this TV for 14 months and so far it is GREAT. Some reviews are right: Read the Manual. it is simple and you will get what you want how you want it. Remember that Plasma uses more power (Watts) and the screen gets warm, which in my case is good to warm up a little our Family Room. The "air-antenna" High Definition channels are incredibly sharp and FREE. The screen has survived a Toddler and a 5 years old, minor hits, ice cream, and all kinds of dirty hands. The remote is OK but we use a Universal Sony Remote. I highly recommend this item, specially if this is your first HDTV, there are many more expensive models with far less capabilities and lower resolutions. Good Luck
Redesigned to be lite. Very good. The problem is the belt clip does not stay clipped. The old version was much better.
My other adapter was taken from my car so I needed a replacement. I am satisfied with this one. It does the job well! I'm glad I bought it. :)
IT is one of the best investments (other than a sony TV and DVD player, perhaps) that I have made in the past 5 years! Every home with more than 1 PCs should have it. It is very easy to set up and works quite nicely. I put the router in my basement, and I can still receive reasonable signals in my living room, family room, and backyards. It won't transmit as far as 100 meters in this case, but worked for aroud 50~70 feet in my house.
My whole experience started off poorly. Needed to sign up for some stupid account that I know I'll never used, but will definitely generate me some great spam (oh boy.) Started up the program, made duplicates of lots of songs, and changed the genres of countless, spent nearly 2 hours fixing what it'd done. By the time I was done with that, it was time to load some songs on! But, just my luck, the thing froze on me. After consulting the manual I tried the reset, which of course didn't work. For whatever reason, this device has no hard-reset. After visiting their website (which was thoroughly useless) I gave up hope. So.. how was everyone else's Veteran's day?
Please, Please....DONT BUYThis product is shipped by Thermemstore. They claim the Company name "LENMAR" but they shipped me wrong company's battery. They cheated with me. I will never recommend to buy this product. It is not possible, but i would have preffered to give this product a quarter star.
My Powerbook Titanium was a great machine but it finally had to be replaced.My Powerbook Titainum had replaced a NeXT machine, running what was basically OS X. A big step up.So anyway we ended up with a 17" Macbook Pro which is fine and dandy.Some cons-The screen slams shut on my fingers when I'm typing on the couch. Evidently the hinge mechanism was not designed by people who wirelessly type from their couch.The screen is gradually warping. That leaves some colors to look non-uniform when working with the display. Usually I don't notice it. If you close the display then you can see a slight warping happening.OS X seems way slower than it needs to be. However at 1.83 gigahertz the OS has just about caught up with the horsepower!
There really isn't much to say about a basic cable. It works as expected and it was a good deal.
I bought this along with the USB keyboard and the Q1 Ultra - the Q1 ultra does not fit the case as it's about 1/4 of an inch smaller than the old Q1. However the case is very practical so I used some velcro tape to attach the Q1 to the case - thus far no problems and the case protects the device and has a kickstand.
I got a 5000 watt amp pushing 4 of these.the amp I's 3200 watts continuous.i got it at 2 ohms.. I Already got ear plugs. I feel sorry for the people in the car that don't.lmao
Just having bad experience with DLink 604 (unstable XWIndows environment, dropped connections), I bought Linksys BEFR41 model. The configuration of the router and the required changes to my network took about 15 minutes, XWindows run great (more than 24 hrs so far, no lost sessions). I strongly recommend it to people who need a stable router for professional work.
Optio Camera. Was not for my product. My product has a yet smaller USB like connector. This one does not fit. I rate it low, because it does not fit my product.
I bought this to add extra FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports to my PowerMac G4. It's been problematic for all three jobs I applied it to: external hard drive connection; DV camera connection; and ethernet over FireWire. In each instance, the connection seemed fine at first, but within a few minutes deteriorated to unusability. Switching to my machine's native ports solves the problem every time.I allow two stars instead of zero because I haven't put much time into troubleshooting it. I found no drivers for OS X on the manufacturer's website, where a notice says none are needed.This card definitely didn't work out of the box for me, but computer hardware being as variable as it is, it might work for someone else.
With two new batteries I could not access the sign from a clock radio in my house. When I took it out to the car I could access it. but the signal was weak and the when I turned up the volumn enough to hear music I also heard static.Unit at least mine is (smelly, brown goo!!!) and who needs that in ones car?
The box has a perforated lid, and it had already been open. I do not appreciate paying full price for a product that had already been previously purchased.
This Camera is GREAT! -- Very nice quality pictures, 6x optical zoom, very nice design -- I Love It.I bought a MiMh reacharable battery by Telepower,... plus a charger ...- it lasts me for almost 200 shots. It is a little bit bulky, so i had to look for the right carrying case, which i found one by Targus... An extra 128mb memory card and i can take high quality pictures at low camera cost. Great value - Recommend to have one.
I am a software developer who is working remotely in Germany for a company in Minnesota. I have a number of meetings and constantly had trouble with the basic headsets provided by my company. People always said I sounded real echo-ey or tinny and couldn't always hear what I said. I turn off disk intensive programs like my virus checker and disk search optimizer when I am talking; these helped get rid of the gaps where I couldn't hear at all (or be heard) but I still had trouble getting a clear voice.I would ask people how I sounded and with my basic headsets they would say things like "a lot of static but I can hear you" or "sounds like you are in an empty room with a lot of echos". I had tried other headsets for $30 dollars or less and still the same result, my voice quality was not good.So I decided to lay down some real money since this is how I make my living and it is worth the $120 that these headsets cost if it would fix the problem; so after reading the reviews I settled on this pair and bought them.After switching to this headset I have heard things like "sounds perfect, like you are in the room", "could you send me the link I am going to get a pair", "Did you change something you sound real clear".My wife was a bit skeptical about the price tag and if they were really worth it. So I let her try them for her weekly meeting with a colleague of hers in Minnesota and right away he said to her without prompting "what changed I can hear you perfectly". I now knew that I had a new problem: keeping them for myself.One con is that I often wear my glasses when I work from home and the headphones rest on your ears. This pushes on my ear and makes the back of my ear lobe a little sore. So I have to shift the headphones a bit so it doesn't get sore. If they had this microphone with ear pieces that would go around the ear (like my Sony MDR-NC60 Noise Canceling Headphone) then these would be perfect.I recommend them if you need to have a clear voice and do a lot of communications from your computer using Skype or other voice over internet communications.
This is my first day using this nifty device and I really like it so far. That means a lot from someone who used a regular mouse for the past 15 years and finally decided on a trackball after my wrist started to hurt several weeks ago.The shape fits very nicley in my hand and I don't need a wrist support to have a comfortable feel (I absolutely had to use one with the mouse).I don't agree with previous comments that it requires excessive force to use the ball or ring. My only dilemma is to decide which finger to use for the trackball and which one to use for the ring. I'm sure it will take some time getting used to it.
They come without the spindle which is fine with me. These CDs are great for recording audio and music or data. I have an ink jet (HP 309A)and it prints beautifully on these CDs. I have used almost all of the 100 and all have been good, no coasters yet. I would highly recommend them. I also find the price is very reasonable.
It's a basic connector - it works, what's not to like?This connector is exceptionally well made, if a bit on the large side (it may not fit some gear if the female connectors are close together; be aware).
Highly recommend. I mainly use it to transfer pictures from one computer to another. So far it's worked great. No complaints.
This RW is okay. I began recording CDs within minutes (after the setup).... the only problem is the size of the external drive is quite large considering they don't have to be this large anymore. This is 3 or 4 times the size of a portable CD player. Also, the software installation takes quite a long time, but nothing went wrong.And although it says it writes at 12x, i can only record at 4x.... not sure what the problem is.
I am not adding anything to the great reviews of this product. I like all its features. However, the amazon review is incorrect describing the size of this puppy. The h340 is bigger than the h320, but the amazon description is the same! The h340 is like 0.2 inches thicker than the h320. No it's not a great difference, but somewhat makes the h340 bulkier than the h320. I own the h320 and I got the h340 from amazon, expecting a similar size and found the increased size a bit dissapointing. Anyway, a great product.
This adapter works great. We are using it to tie into a router 4 houses away (approximately 500 feet). Link quality is 55+% and signal strength is 32+%. Contrary to some of the other reviews setup was quick and easy following the instructions.
I have had THREE Lacie hard drives die on me in as many years. Two in one week. Do not ever purchase a LACIE or MAXTOR HD.
VERY VERSITILE ALARMS, CAN BE USED AT HOME OR FOR TRAVELS. I BOUGHT THEM FOR THE DOORS THAT LEAD TO THE POOL SO THAT SMALL CHILDREN CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR AND DROWN IN THE POOL WITHOUT A LOUD SHREEKING ALARM GOING OFF. YOU CAN DISABLE AND ENABLE THEM WHEN YOU WANT. I WILL ALSO FEEL SAFER IN A MOTEL ROOM NOW. THE ALARM IS VERY LOUD.
RECEIVED THE PRODUCT, A WEEK WENT TO HAVE THEM INSTALLED, AND NOTHING! JUST A FAINT HUMMING SOUND! THEY DON'T WORK!!! I WAS SOLELY DISAPPOINTED IN THE PRODUCT!
I bought this product inorder to install it on a computer that was to narrow to accept full width network cards. From day 1 this device has given me problems. For starters it won't even stay seated in the USB port which causes my computer to be on the network at one moment and off the other. The device is also somewhat flimsy. I don't recommend it at all.
Despite being probably the cheapest printer I have ever bought, it is definitely the best! (...)Don't let the ugly-duckling looks put you off.Printing of text and photos is blazingly fast. It must be 3 or 4 times faster than my old Epson Photo 925. It has both a paper hopper on top, and a paper tray. You can stick photo paper in the tray, and leave plain paper up top. The tray also makes it easy to print on small paper, like 4x6".Leave both hopper and tray loaded, and print from the hopper with your normal apps, using the included photo printer application to print to the tray. It's all pretty fool-proof.Photo quality is superb. I hadn't expected that. It's literally indistinguishable from what you get at a photo shop. But the speed and quietness of printing are equally impressive.The front paper exit door can be closed when not in used, reducing the footprint somewhat. The nicest, most trouble-free printer I've ever owned. Amazing.
It sounds great through the BOSE car stereo system, and I really like the compact size. I only got to use it once and then my son absconded with it. He had a gigantic cumberson old one and he raves about the Kinsington. I guess I'll be ordering another one for myself in the near future...
The instructions could have been a little more detailed but otherwise this is a very nice GPS unit. I would recommend it to anyone. The unit easy to use, very reliable, and has a compact modern design.
I have a laptop backpack, and I was hoping that this one would hold my laptop as well. It doesn't. In fact, it's very tiny. I'm 6'3" tall, and this just looks weird on me. It's too bad, because despite its size, it's very well constructed and will certainly hold your camera equipment securely. I'd have also liked a better system for holding your tripod. Velcro would have made this sooo much easier. As it is, the tripod straps are hard to adjust, and in the case of my tripod, the straps are almost not big enough. It's very hard to get the tripod in and out. If not velcro, then some sort of clasp, like what they have on the front of the back pack (between the arm straps) would work. Something that you could easily open and close.Unfortunately, I had to travel right after I bought this thing, and I can't return it. BUMMER! Maybe I can get rid of it on eBay or something.
I said to myself, look at that price, how can you go wrong?.Was I about to find out. you must rate the item by stars,, this earned a negative six in my opinon but this system demanded a minumum 1 star, take it with a huge grain of saltThree times I returned this item for exchange,, twice I sent copies of the image to the manufacturer for their take on the problem,, I received no response.as a Web cam? Ultra fuzzy photos.as a still camera? Dream on,, it would not function in this capacity, with the first camera I attempted to take 20 photographs of different subjects, varying distances, different light situations,, I proceeded to my PC to download the photographs, and found some type of an image that somewhat resembled a wool felt half moon cut out that had seen better days. Each time,, the same results. Maybe your purchase might function ,, but I gave up. Try try,, or cry cry againA negative six stars would be my rating for this,, a horrible experience comparable to my last marriage,, a nightmare
This is the actual letter I sent the MEADE co.Sir's,Who designs these things? I purchased a cv-6 yesterday and returned it today. Prior to choosing what manufacture to buy, I read many reviews, and thought the cv-6 was a pretty good one. Do you guys write the reviews for these mags? For me, there were several issues; (1) The buttons are all too small. When attempting to take a photo it's impossible to hold the unit steady while attempting to press down in the correct spot to snap the shutter. All of the control buttons should be larger both in diameter and in height / profile. I even laid the unit down on the handrail of my deck for steadiness. That helped, but how often can one rest the unit to take a pic. (3) It eats batteries! One brand new pair of Energizers lasted only 12 pics!! Put in a 9v. (4) The focus knob for the binoculars is tucked up inside so far, and is hard to operate as it is very stiff. That makes it impossible to hold steady on the subject while focusing. (5) The camera focus ring did not "click" into any position as the manual said it should.I didn't set out to bust anyone's chops. I really thought this would have been a good choice for me - especially after all of the research I did prior to purchasing. The above is simply my honest opinion of the product.
I had previously purchased a starter pack from Office Depot for about $150. After installing them, I really liked how the product performed and was looking to get additional adapters for other network ready equipment that I have at home that is not located close enough to my wireless router to give reliable performance. I initially thought this would be an expensive project but at $25 a piece it was well worth the investment. My only regret is that I did not use Amazon when I purchased the starter set. Now I have a complete home network with no limitations of distance and without wires running all over the house.Panasonic BL-PA100A HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor
These 12 ft. cables are excellent. The cables are very well made and not overly bulky and the plugs do not interfer with each other due to their standard O.D. The only slight critizism is the color band on each plug looks like it is made of cellophane tape and therefore not very durable. Time will tell. They are worth their price to me and I recommend them.
This was just the thing to go with a laptop and a program like MS Streets and Trips. Huge improvement over older larger devices I have used in the past.
The device looks sturdy and compact, in a blue/transparent molded box.After plugging it (many disgraceous cables but easy), my unit did not work or rather worked too much (many extra ringsevery day, like false alarms). Rarely I was able to catch a caller, which required me to push flash on my phone untilthe poor caller and I stopped hearing loud computer noises (a positive thing to reject telemarketers)I decided to call help (note no address or phone on box, must go on the IEI website, but tech help there and responsive)I was told that probably the modem of my vaio laptop was too strong so the catch a call's sensitivity had to bereduced (jumper inside to remove) and/or I had to add a spool of cable length (50ft) between the computer and the catchacall.After I did both changes the system works. I can now intercept calls while on the email or surfing the web!Sometimes I still get a false alarm, particulalry opening a new web window, but I can tell it is not a real caller becausethe device will ring only once without persistan
Without sophisticated signal measuring equipment, many key design characteristics of a cable cannot be assessed. Other qualities of construction which can determine long-term reliability, such as gold plating thickness and porosity, require the destruction of the device. Keeping these things in mind, this particular item 'appears' to have quality construction and design. The design of the anti-catch/snag plastic overlay on the disengagement tab is clever and functional, making it easy to unplug the cable from tight and/or blind, or crowded areas. The cable itself is heavy, consistent and molded well into the plastic plug. Besides all that, the obvious things such as connectivity and length meet requirements. Hopefully the visible characteristics are an indicator of general quality throughout. Good feedback from many users is a reliable indicator of consistent manufacturing practices. All indications so far suggest this is a good value.
They worked great in the copier, but I was hoping that I'd also be able to write on them with a vis a vis marker and erase them again. They are very hard to remove the overhead marker ink from, and it leaves a blur on the page. Highly recommended if you just want to copy for a presentation or something, but not at all recommended if you're (for example) a teacher wanting to use the same blank over and over for classes.
I got this machine a few weeks ago for my home office to replace a bigger Brother machine that we needed to relocate to our main office for heavy duty faxing. While it is not the most user-friendly broadcast setup, its faxing is fast, prints are clear and crisp, and general setup was a breeze. Only two weeks into the purchase, I have been very pleased with the Canon L120.
awesome sound; just what you come to expect from Bose, even in an action movie you can actually hear what the actors say when they speak; cristal clear
This portable color tv doesn't give me any channel that you can actually watch. I returned it and I was credited. However, much to my surprise I received the same five inch tv as I had returned. It already cost me to have it returned. Since I didn't ask for it, should I consider it a gift?
This package has a lot of potential value. Nothing else comes close in terms of price for the level of funtionality: Learning/macro/RF capable remote, RF receiver/IR transmitter, six hardwire IR leads. Basically, everything you need for a challenging remote setup with hidden/multi-room equipment, at a price that is comparable to entry level IR multimedia remotes. Unfortunately, it is also deeply flawed by a poor setup interface and minimal documentation.The good:- RF support- RF/IR blaster- Strong IR from the remote- Six hardwire IR leads- Lots of macro capacity- Good ergonomics- Basic tutorial DVD, helpful for technical novicesThe bad:- 5 character labels- Clunky programming interface- Documenation is sparse, particularly for advanced features and programmingThe ugly:- The component screen doubles as a macro selection screen. This would be ok if the device clearly indicated what was going on, or if the documentation made it clearer what differentiates these two concepts. Once you get into advanced macro functionality and want to have one-button access to things like "watch a movie" (similar to "Activities" in the Logitech/Harmony world).- The effort put into the tutorial DVD would have been better invested in competent documentation geared to both beginners and advanced users.In summary: I wanted a basic remote that would be easy to set up and use, but I was also concerned about some of the IR/line of sight issues I was facing with my home theater gear. I chose the RF20 package because of the RF/IR flexbility and the value pricing. In the end, it wasn't worth the headache. I can make my stuff work with just IR and a basic Harmony remote, and the entire experience is far more pleasant.
Good service. received the ML - L3 Remote on time and is doing great.
This flash drive is very good. It holds all I need it to hold, comes with different colored skins and the price is great.
Sony VMC20FR AV Cable works perfect with my camcorder I would recommend others to give it a try they would not be disappointed
This product really sticks. I bought a couple days ago and then had to return it. I couldn't even set up the VNP because there was no proper documentation. I call Netgear and their support was no help at all. The router couldn't work wirelessly and wired simultaneously for the same machine... without reset the router... What I am trying to say is if you connected wirelessly to the router and then disconnected that wireless connection and then plugged into the router with your wired LAN cable... you would not have a connection. Unless you went into the the router wirelessly and resetted it manaully. The latest firmware upgrade they have for the router is a beta v1.2 - And if you have a a problem with beta versions of their firmware you cannot call them (Netgear).... you have to email .... beta@netgear.com or something like that. It does have alot of cool features but there are too many glitches. Hope this review helps.
So i have 10$ to get that 800 ms points but to get it i need to have a credit card wtf i have 10 dollars in my account
I had recently bought a ipod nano 2gb like 2 days ago, gave me a eta of 2-3 days till it gets to my house, now its like 6 more days till it comes to my house.. wowo horrible shipping, takes too long i should of just ordered from apple directly, might be 20$ more but still faster shipping and free engraving.
This company does not live up to their promises when supporting their products. Once they sell you a product, you are essentially on your own if if breaks or does not work as advertised. I do not recommend purchasing ANY of their products. They will leave you high and dry!!!
This is a live saving device!!! Make sure you put it in the right spot in your home or it wont receive warning or test messeges. The best way to know if its going to receive a warning or a test signal is click the weather button and see if you can hear the weather man clearly. Overall, this product is best to have in case of a severe weather emergency!!!
Thumbdrives are great; have got them for my kids. But if you want to share data with other devices than computers, more generic flash memory (like SD) is preferable. I've got a few SD cards for my PDA, my camcorder, and my laptop (it has a built-in SD drive). The Bonzai allows me to swap cards/files with these devices and other computers (with USB ports), using thumbdrive-like device. Big advantage of Bonzai is you can swap out SD flash memory, using it for multiple cards. Or even if you only used it as a thumbdrive, it has the advantage of being upgradable. I started using it with a 256MB SD card; just got a 1GB 32x SD card and it flies.
The HDR-SR1 is a versitile HD camcorder. It takes great HD movies. The movies are then easily transferrable to your computer via USB 2.0 cable. The still pictures are excellent for a video camera. The touch screen is large, easily navigatable and fun to use.After many blunders, Sony has finally done something right with this camera. It is still very expensive but there is no comparable video camera in this segment: HD video with a hard drive.I purchased my camera at Circuit City and lo and behold, the accessory kit for this camera (bag & battery) was selling for less than $40. I bring this up because I loathe buying Sony products because they do not bother adding any type of accessory with their products. Usually you end up spending a few hundred dollars easy on accessories.Again, the camera is great. But be forewarned, accessories are expensive and not included. When you buy a Sony product, they ususally take you on a expensive ride whether you want to or not. Great product, old Sony game.
*BEWARE* wow where do i start the box said 8 gauge more like a 16 and 20 because i took my car to my cousin to install it and he has a 12 inch kenwood with true 8 gauge and wow his was bigger and thicker than the one i had but it did the job in the end had it for like 3 weeks and no probs yet but people WITH BIGGER AMPS I SUGGEST BUYING IT FROM A RETAILER see them for yourself my amp pushing out 350 so it was good for this price *BEWARE*
This compact recorder has jacks, controls and a counter. However, that's where the attractivness ends. the noise from the gears that drive the tape is picked-up by the built in microphone producing a very poor quality recording.
It works. I thought I would have to buy a new phone. Instead, I replaced the battery. It holds the charge for a long time. I'm satisfied.
This is an incredible speaker system for your ipod! the sound is quality is excellent. I bought the bose speaker system for my daughters ipod i can't tell the difference between my speakers and hers. plus it come with these inserts for every ipod ever made so you can use different ipods on the same without using an annoying cord. I couldn't be happier with my IBASS : )
I'm a refugee from a time when the only working parts were from American companies in America. Later, heart broken to find out they were parts from over-seas, but met tight American specifications. Or they were sent back, called -sx models, or Celeron. Everyone knew what junk was before you went to the store. For me then, Lite-On is confusing. It works! They are from Taiwan?! No one in their right mind would buy foreign steel because it's scrap. I have seen and cracked my own cheap socket at no less than 150 foot pounds. No one would buy a Chinese violin because the Italians have it down cold. Right? Wrong. Criticized for their focus on cost, Chinese have been learning from the Italians. Foreign steel makers are buying up all the good steel and re-selling it. I tell you, Lite-On It is another exception. My Best Buy computer came with a Lite-On player. I thought the age old stereo-type, junk. Cheapest parts on the block, just to get the box on in the price range. So, this weekend I bought a Mad Dog. I have a CD that was placed on top of another CD and spun/scratched, slightly. It still works fine though. The November 2004 MD-ED56R, Mad Dog Lightning 56x will not read the disk. However, to my surprise, the nearly 4 year old Lite-On It drive will! I'm shocked, choked up, gasping for air, checking the jumpers, cables set-up, another disk...it's the little scratches. Their drive will read other disks, just not this one. If Lite-On IT technology that is 4 years old is superior, what does this say about their products today?! I'm sold and have no problem laying down the money for something that works.
never got it someone stole off my porch but i would buy again from them cuz they were very helpful thank you
I've been enjoying my Archos AV320. Although support is non-existant - you will never reach Archos for help in any way, and this scares me, so far I've eventually figured it all out on my own. I love thAT IT records live TV and DVDs/ videos. Turning your downloaded AVIs into mpeg4 format, playable on the unit, is annoying but easy - it works. I want to knopw how it compares to the RCA Lyra 2780!
Quality and fits of this step-up ring is okay, not bad and not great. I use it to attach myNikon 77mm Circular Polarizer II Thin Ring Multi-Coated Glass Filterto myNikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens.
My mother in law received theGPX 7-Inch Digital Photo Framein Dec. 2009. It is now only four months later and the frame quit working. It lights up for about a second saying it's "loading" and then immediately shuts down. I wouldn't recommend this frame to anyone. Especially after reading many reviews about it online. I'm glad it was a gift and she didn't fork out that kind of money for a frame that only works for four months!
Good range and works well as an AP or AP client. On the other hand, the advertised WDS mode does not work, so if you are buying to string together multiple AP's, don't bother.
This device did not work with my Saitek USB keyboard. When I emailed tech support, they told me it was not supported. I then switched to a Logitech keyboard, which worked fine, but I realized my Logitech mouse was skipping all over the screen on my PC, while it was smooth on my Mac. I ended up returning the product.
Small case, big screen, easy to use. good quality and reliable. It has only 6Mpixel, but gives excellent results in underwater fotos with its waterproof-case.Nikon Coolpix S9 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
The seller opened the Canon package and substituted a generic Photo Magenta ink tank for the Canon brand tank. The tank was already leaking through the packaging, and, against my better judgment, I put it in my printer--very poor quality. DO NOT buy from this seller!
I have a GPSMAP 60CS by which I live or die, and now this 60CSx. Bottom line: Much better reception, and the MiniSD card lets it hold the whole US worth of road maps and several states worth of Topo maps. I believe these alone make it worth doing the upgrade. Other than that, it has about the same "look and feel" so if you can use the 60CS, you'll be fluent with the 60CSx in about 30 seconds.A few minor gripes:1. Mapsource is quite slow to process 2GB worth of maps. Maybe an hour just to compute the index. I guess they need to improve it to scale its performance to the new generation of Garmin GPS units.2. Rate of climb still only has feet/minute and various metric scales. For hiking it really really needs feet/hour. Seems like this would be an easy firmware upgrade (Garmin, are you listening??)3. You still can't tell the altimeter to use GPS altitude, rather than barometric pressure. This is inconvenient when using the GPS in a pressurized aircraft cabin, because you can't get a neat log of the altitude history of the flight.My 60CS could not get a lock in my living room, unless I use an external antenna. The 60CSx not only gets the lock, but can get the WAAS sat as well: no mean trick here, it's quite low on the horizon. The 60CS could only do that outside with external antenna or with an exceptional view without the external antenna. The 60CSx maintains lock in my BASEMENT, the 60CS doesn't even pretend to down there. So the CSx has much better reception in a practical sense. I haven't gotten it out into the trees yet, but I'm pretty sure it will do much better there as well.One of the reviewers said you can't access the SD card to store data anyway so seeing its size does not matter. Actually, if you read the manual where it describes "Interface setup" on page 68, you'll see you actually can mount the SD card as a "disk" on your computer (PC or Mac) and then write or read arbitrary files.So get it. You will be pleased.
If it wasnot such a pain I would send this bag back. The zipper broke on the first pull. Other reviews said it would fit a 15.6 lap top....but is does not
The service and the product are both exceptional. I recieved the product sooner than estimated and the quality is excellent. I would recommend this merchant and product to anyone needing a like item.
I was very excited to get this product when I first bought it. Everything ran very smoothly and I could look through files quickly.After less than a year of owning this product, however, the hard drive crashed and I needed to get all of my files recovered (which we all know is expensive). If you're looking for an external hard drive, look at reviews and read them... this may not be the one you want if you're looking to own a hard drive for a long period of time.
I purchased the digitalway mp3 player and it "locked up" after a months use. Ireturned it and got another and it locked up . The store gave me a third and it did the same. The company does not respond when notified.
This is very convenient. I don't use my Tom Tom very often, so the charge usually dies in between uses. I like to input my destinations before leaving home (before I get in the car). The AC adapter allows me to do that. There are also times when I use my Tom Tom as a pedestrian (and therefore cannot utilize the car charger).This gives me a chance to get it fully charged before I head out. It's also helpful in case you need to use your 'cigarette lighter' for other things like your cell phone,etc. I think its a good buy
Shipping was ahead of the schedule, which is very nice.It was a gift to my friend, so not sure about the quality. But I think it should be fine.
This fuse was needed to install an inverter system for emergency power outages. We had 4 different utensils plugged in and the fuse did not blow!
This is a must have just for the cool factor. I bought one because I wanted to have all of my personal information secure and on me at all times. I keep the unit on my keychain. Another thing to point out is that the entire drive does not have to be secure. Just the data that you make secure requires your fingerprint for access. I plan on purchasing a few more as Christmas gifts for friends.
Received product in timely manner. Installed driver on windows 7x64, plugged in adapter and it was found and installed with no problem. hooked up my Snap-On obd2 code reader, it found it and worked flawlessly to transfer info to computer for printing. would highly recommend this to any one needing a serial port adapter.
The other speakers attached to our TV in the den had blown, and we didn't want to invest a lot in a replacement, since at some point we'll be going to a HDTV set up. We didn't expect much at the price, but others had given them positive reviews, so we placed an order. They sound great and, as a bonus, look neat.
Before buying this camera, go to the Logitech website user-discussion forums, and you will see that many users (myself included) have problems when videoconference with this (and other) Logitech webcams. The problem is that during video/audio conferencing over the Internet, the audio will go bad and result in pure static. The only way to resolve the issue is to end the call and start over, or put the call on hold and then resume a few seconds later. This is really annonying as it can happen multiple times per minute. The issue is certainly a HW or SW issue, as it is platform independent and occurs with Skype, MSN, AOL, etc. Logitech aupport has given no feedback on their website, and I will be returning my camera to the buyer or requesing a refund from Logitech for a defective product.
My surround sound system has only one optical audio input, which is problematic when you have multiple systems you'd like to connect... like me. With this box I was able to wire up my PS3 and my Apple TV to the surround sound system without having to manually switch the optical audio cables. I can also wire up the Wii but haven't gotten around to it yet. Connecting the box was intuitive and took only a few minutes. I didn't even need to refer to the instructions. The only drawback is that it always defaults to connection #1 when you turn it on, regardless of what you left it on. Otherwise I'm one happy customer.
For those of you old enough to remember, this IS the Schlossen cutoff Johnny Carson spoke of.
Have used this hair dryer for more than 2 weeks. It works pretty well. It has enough heat for the different settings. It seems to have less statics compare to my old hair dryer.
This is a great little product! It is smaller than I expected and fits easily in a corner on your desktop. I had a stack of CD's with recordings of customer service phone calls that needed to be destroyed (HIPAA protected electronic protected health information (ePHI)). This little product did the trick. One pass through indents both the front and back of the CD/DVD with thousands of little indentations that supposedly make the CD/DVD unreadable.One pass takes about 6 seconds to destroy the CD/DVD. If you feed the CD/DVD's quickly one right after the other you can destroy 10 CD/DVD's a minute. There is no mess to clean up but it is fairly loud (about the same as a loud shredder). You wouldn't want to be talking on the phone while you were destroying CD's, neither would others in the cubicles around you.The one thing I'd like to see from Norazza is some real-life test results on the "destroyed" CD/DVD's. I wish Norazza would offer a $1,000 reward to a geek that could read data from a CD after one pass through the Data Destroyer just to see how good it really is. I tried reading a couple of the CD's after one pass through the Data Destroyer on both a Dell Desktop and a MacBook. Neither system could read the discs and both had problems, especially the MacBook, ejecting the CD because it was as though no CD was in the tray. I am hesitant to just throw the CD's in the trash (HIPAA ePHI) and ran them through a second pass just to be sure they were dead (and because it was kinda fun).
I was looking for a low cost solution for a second scanner and this model fill the bill.
I have bought Tiffen and Quantaray filters in the past (it is what was suggested by the folks at the brick and mortar that I bought my first lens) and was OK with these filters until I saw the quality of the B&W.; They do not even remotely compare.Yes, the B&W; is more expensive but if you spent good money on great glass and then cover it with a filter that does not do it justice, where did you waste the money.Highly recommended.
I bought one and while the remote and its features are really good, the design of the recharging system is poor. The contacts that connect to the remote in the cradle become corroded and fail to make contact. After a few months of use the remote stops recharging. If I use alcohol or some other cleaner I am able to get the contacts clean enough to allow for a partial charge, but it soon becomes problematic again and I am unable to recharge. A pity as the remote is good. Beware. Customer support at Logitech are morons and unhelpful.
I used this bag to carry a Panasonic FZ18. The camera would just fit when laid on its side, leaving enough space for all the other cables. However, I was not able to fit the lens hood in the bag when the cables were present.Otherwise the charger fit in the front pocket, and some lens cloths fit in the side pocket.The bag is very small, but looks and feels like a quality product.If your equipment fits in this bag, then I recommend it.
Purchased this system back in June of 06. It worked great for exactly 12.5 months. 2 weeks outside of the 1 year warranty period it started eating DVDS. I called JVC customer service and they told me they would do me a favor and provide free parts, but I would need to pay for labor. So I called their recommended repair facility which told me labor fees START at $150.00! That doesn't sound like such a good deal to me. Is it just me, or does anyone else out there remember a time when audio components lasted YEARS - not MONTHS? So, looks like this cute little box is now going in the trash - I'll save the speakers at least - and I'll add JVC to my "Do Not Buy" list. My recommendation - stay away from this stereo unless you like the idea of disposable audio components - it was a costly lesson for me. Come on JVC - you USED to make quality stuff!
I bought this lens after reading all the positive reviews. I am especially impressed with it's sharpness, although only at its best after stopping down the aperture by 2-3 stops. It gave me incredibly sharp and crisp pictures (not only portraits) on my Canon 500D and I am very happy with it.The only thing one could expect from Canon would be to include a lens hood. Especially at a price of 500$ you would think a little piece of plastic wouldn't be too expensive to throw into the package for free. I recommend getting a hood, first, to protect the auto-focus tube which some people say is somewhat sensitive and second, to minimize lens flare and light artifacts caused in bright light. There are places online you can get a hood for only 5$ and they are just fine.Altogether still an excellent lens and absolutely recommendable!
I bought a panasonic and two days later it broke. if you are looking for quality bye the &quot;Aiwa Xp779&quot; It comes with a car kit and is only $79.99
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 pack was new and arrived as product was described. I gave this as a gift, and am not aware of any defects. Delivery was speedy, but I paid for two day service.
I purchased this battery over a year ago, have used it daily, and never had any problems with it. I'm still getting more than 60% of its original capacity.
I bought two.Took them 2-3 weeks to arrive (which is why it's a 4 and not a 5 start review).Plugged it in - managed to charge and sync with it.It doesn't fit in to the connector as snugly as the original and the white tip is a little bigger - but it works and that's all i looked for in an iPhone connector.
Both my sister and my dad now have matching Zune players; I am planning on purchasing one as well. I have played with both and heard their reviews of the product. What I have determined is that the hardware is incredible for the price. I was shocked at the screen quality! Unfortunately, there are some glitches with the software, however, it is manufactured by Microsoft and they are constantly updating. The social share feature is relatively worthless as you can only transfer three songs at a time which only last for three days. My opinion, though, is buy it. Microsoft is selling the hardware cheap to compete with Apple's ipod and the software is bound to improve relatively soon.
I purchased this armband for my wife so that she could workout and listen to music at the same time without needing to wear clothing with a pocket. I like that the outer casing of the armband has a reflective gray material so that vehicles can more easily see you if you are jogging near traffic. I also like the firm grip the armband has on the Sansa mp3 player. This product is comfortable enough that my wife uses it now as her primary mp3 holder instead of another Sansa mp3 case I had purchased several months ago.
I've had the Linksys Wireless PC Card for 3 weeks or so now on a Sony laptop with Windows XP. Installs in 3 seconds and has worked without fail. The two other computers in the house use the USB versions, and they, too, are working beautifuly. What a relief not to bother with the wires any more and have real speed. Perhaps most important, I have the Linksys router and access point unit relieve my desktop from functioning as a server for the other computers on my home network. Now everybody can use the internet whether my desktop is on or off.Congratulations, Linksys!
Fujifilm Finepix V10 is a very nice camera and the display is great. The only problem i have come across is the camera loses battery quickly.
I bought this TV last Spring and am very pleased with it.HD and regular DVDs look great running on a Toshiba A-2. I was kind of upset because I thought I was getting 1080p but not the case.That kinna pissed me off cause I saved up to get the VERY best I could afford and then find out 1080i is the limit on this baby. Still a killer picture tho.
I am not the most technologically savvy person in the world. However, I really wanted a good, easy to use region-free DVD player that would play everything I could throw at it. I have yet to explore everything this player has to offer, but so far, it's worked like a dream. It's played just about every .avi file that I have. The player is easy to use and the menu which shows a list of all the files on the disk is very helpful. So far, I've only had it freeze/skip once and after turning it off and back on, the file played without any problems. It's affordable, pretty and works just fine for me! It's yet to make me breakfast, but I wouldn't expect that in a model in this price range.
buena calidad, resistente, producto bien hecho, la caja en el que vino este feltro UV es muy resistente y de buena caliad, no he tenido ninguna clase de queja...excelente producto, muy buena marca. saludos y suerte
I didn't realize the hub was not working until i went down to a second Mac store and they checked it out and discovered that when they plugged in my Duet Apogee pre amp to one of their Belkin 6 pin firewire hubs it powered the Duet with no problem. The problem I was having was the inability to power my Duet pre-amp from the hub. The Duet only worked when I plugged it into my powerbook G4 directly. I never thought to think that my Belkin hub was dysfunctional until 3 months later having taken many trips to various Apple stores. So now what do I do. Amazon sent me a Belkin hub that doesn't work.
First off, I'd like to remind everyone who encouraged others to buy an ipod that this is the place to review a Zune. We all know what an iPod is and we all know that iPod and Zune are competing.I went to go see the Zune today instore and I got a chance to play around with it a little. I read a lot of reviews beforehand and going to see it hands on was the last of my research to see if the Zune is really all that it's cracked up to be. Some reviews from different websites stated things such as:"You can't view your now playing song"-Yes you can. Whoever didn't notice this didn't take much time to figure it out."You can't shuffle the songs"-As soon as you click on a catergory (songs, artists, etc.) the first option is to shuffle all."The album artwork looks bad"-No, it really doesn't.Overall, the Zune is very easy to control and a very nice mp3 player. The pictures and movies looked really good, the radio sounded good, songs sounded crisp and clear, features such as setting pictures to the backround, viewing movies in landscape, etc. are really nice..
Ordered two of these guys, and both of them were completely non-functional. Even through devices with the ability to output at less than 1080, these cables wouldn't even register as connected. After reading some reviews online about faulty cables, I decided that I should buy two from two different suppliers. So much for playing the odds. Strongly recommend paying a bit more for better cables.
Plus:-Faster printing and scanning over printers/scanner models from two years ago-Automatic double-sided printing and double-sided scanning. This *will* scan legal documents, but only through the ADF, and only when using the provided S/W to scan. (Use MP Navigator, batch-scanning, and look for the "specify" button. Then choose legal size.) Legal-size scanning not selectable from the LCD menu on the printer.-Nice color photos. I was okay with the black colors.-Included S/W allows one to scan directly to a PDF file, or use OCR. A nice plus because the average user doesn't have to buy additional S/W.Minus:-ADF reverses documents when scanning double sided. You'll have to reorder your document page-by-page, which is a hassle. This is definitely not for offices where double-sided scanning will be used often.-Complicated Fax setup / menusTo Keep in Consideration:-The printer has a larger size over print-only inkjet printers. This unit requires at least a 24" x 22" space to sit on, and at the very least 15" - 17" for height-5 Ink cartridges to replace, and they seem pricey, and printer seems to go through ink quickly- First-time installation of ink cartridges and print-head was not intuitive. Recommend one reads the first-time installation instructions carefully.-I opted for super-saver (free) shipping, but the transition of my package through multiple carriers made it difficult to track during its final leg through the USPS. Next time I'll pay to have something like this shipped by only one carrier.-There is not a setup for the fax being shared on a common line with an answering machine in another room. There is a feature that allows a programmed a time delay before fax-pickup, but I could not get that to work. Fax menus are confusing. If you're doing a lot of faxing, you ought to comparison shop.-The printer does not automatically turn itself on via USB like my other brand's printer did. You'll have to first manually turn the printer On to print.-Selecting magnification/reduction zoom for copying is not straight-forward. Printer has only a short list of preset zoom-factors.-Be aware that one of the OCR or scanning management S/W programs included with this printer/scanner will change the associated file types for all image files to be associated with that program. This totally messed up my being able to preview image files stored as links in an MS Access database. The S/W company's recommended cure for this was to reinstall another S/W program in order to change all the file associations back. (Or you edit the registry, I suppose).- The little grey paper guide/slider on the back-side paper feeder is difficult to move.
Purchased this item to protect a home theater setup of HDTV and its attendant accessories, after purchase I was watching tv and the power kept on cycling on and off and dimming the lights, interesting to note that I never noticed the slightest flicker or interruption of power display on a very sensitive Sony HDTV set.I was most impressed and made a sigh of relief considering the quality of this item protecting my valued home theater setup.Purchase it if you want peace of mind, relatively so!
I already own the Garmin i5, but decided to buy the 2720 because I wanted to be able to preconfigure my routes with the included mapping software. It is much easier to do so with the mapping software than with the unit itself.The 2720 is very powerful and configurable, but I give it 4 stars because it is:- Bulky, heavy and cumbersome to set up. The i5 that I own is much faster to set up, lighter and more compact. I prefer to use the i5 on short local trips and 2720 for longer routes since I can pre-configure my routes.- The usable area on 2720 screen is not very big. The newer models like Nuvi, c550 have bigger screens.- It seems to be very picky when entering street names. Even when I spell the name correctly, the 2720 sometimes still cannot find it. The i5 software is smarter and usually does not have trouble finding street names.- Uploading routes/via points from PC is extremely slow. The mapping software doesn't upload incremental changes. So if you add a couple of way points, it'll still upload everything you've ever entered.On the plus side:- The full version of the mapping software has more detail than the Lite version that came with i5. For example, the full version has the little roads in a cemetary that I visit annually, but the lite version doesn't.- I don't need to enter an address to go to a particular location. The only requirement is that the location needs to be on a road. So it can't be in the middle of a field with no roads. To do this I simply pick a spot on the street and just tell the 2720 to take me there. The i5 needs an address, but I can get around it by using intersections (not as good though).
Item arrived three days early and the team at 47th photo are fantastic!
This seemed like what I was looking for, to go from PC speakers (sound only), to headset and microphone on Skype, without having to un-plug the speakers, and plug-in the headset each time.I was disappointed to read here that the Plantronics switch is cheap, and not stereo.Alternate way that is better (because it's stereo, and you don't have to flip a switch): Get a couple of these, at $6.99 each (see 2 pics), then you will have two stereo outputs, and two stereo mic inputs (I only use one stereo mic input though, for the headset) ...RadioShack Goldseries, 42-25704", Stereo, Headphone Cable Y-AdapterFor connecting two sets of headphones to one audio sourceAccepts two 1/8" stereo phone plugs
I own an APEX AD-2500 and recently purchased the AD-2600. The 2600 is a nice upgrade with the new slim-line appearance. Both units work very well and will play every format that I have tried on it. I took two CD's containing two of my basic requirements, JPG picture files and VCD videos to five electronic stores with the intent of verifying a DVD Player's ability to play back in an acceptable manner. I was shocked that at any price, I could not find a unit that even compared with the APEX units for compatibility. These APEX units play back easily created video files on plain CD's without going through the hassel of creating a DVD. The file and sub-file displays for JPG slide shows are very friendly and the speed of loading each picture is excellent. I am about ready to buy another one of the AD-2600 Units as It can't be beat.
This is a replacement coffeemaker for me. I had my first Presto coffeemaker for almost 20 years. It didn't quit working, but the base came apart. Was afraid to glue it. Makes great coffee. Great coffeemaker at a great price.
This product (16" Lasko) was very easy to assemble. However, this model started clicking whether it oscillates or is stationary which is annoying in a quiet room. I examined the model all over and could not determine the source of this click. The 18" model's motor is larger and may be sturdier and does not click. If Lasko can fix the click I would give it a much higher rating.After fixing another noisy fan, I took this fan apart and then reassembled it making sure the parts were very tight, especially the ring which fixes the back grill to the motor. This fixed most of the noise and clicking went away. However, it still sounds a little like a propeller airplane. Our air conditioner broke and I moved this fan to the kitchen. My wife commented to me about the noise as she is in the kitchen all day. I moved the rating from three to four.In conclusion, make sure the parts are very tight when assembling the fan. I think the noise is from the three fat blades. Spend a little more and buy the 18" fan with five thin blades. Moves more air, quieter, and sturdier.
Installed easily on my Mac G5. No problems whatsoever so far. Of course "750GB" means you really get 698GB, but that kind of misrepresentation is standard with any drive.
Picked up this bundle as a way to take music on the road when I travel and am amazed by the MD format. Sound quality is excellent, both decks are easy to use (although the portable sounds a little flat to me) and it's digital so your recordings should last forever. I hummed and hawed over buying this for several months but finally took the plunge. Am glad I did. I can carry 6-10 disks, the player and a bunch of spare batteries in the space of a few CD's and have enough music on-hand for hours of entertainment while travelling.
I have three Belkin PureAV cables working with my Sony High Definition equipment. They always produce the best images at a very competitive price. My latest purchase was the PurAV AV22300 6 foot HDMI cable for $[...], after the Belkin rebate, at Amazon. This is Belkin quality at the low priced spread price. Viva Amazon.
OMG...I placed 16 of these cards in my shopping cart, went to check out & was STUNNED to see the shipping (US address) was $72!! That's almost $5 @ card. Mind you, the total order probably weighs less than 1 pound, and they want $72 to ship it! Why don't they just advertise the cards to cost $1 each, then tack on $20 @ card shipping? This smells of deceptive advertising to me.Thanks, but no thanks. For the same price, I went elsewhere & bought my 16 cards & received Class 6 cards, instead of these lowend Sandisk Class 2 cards.
Good, solid, surge protection at an affordable price!!!I sell these with all the computers I sell.I have been using cyberpower for over 10 years!
This DB8 was number 6th that I had bought from Amazon. It worked very well and some of the stations are more than 60 miles away. I normally received from 65 - 79 stations with about 80 -90% signal on most of the channels. It was very easy to install and I really liked this antenna.
We really enjoy this nice LARGE monitor. It works very well for watching NetFlix movies (instant downloads).
This terminal is nice because it came with an insert so that you can connect to either the positive of negative side of the battery so if you are looking to match buy 2 of these. The problem arises from the cover. When mounting it once the battery the cover wouldn't fit unless the terminal was placed towards the top of the battery's terminal. and the screw that clamps the cover down almost didn't tighten enough to hold it securely on the battery. If i wasnt using the cover this wouldn't have been an issue but i bought this terminal solely because of the plastic cover.
Although most people would consider this an "old school" cell phone headset...I prefer it over the more modern choices. It stays on the head so well...you can do anything with it on without a problem. It is comfortable...and durable...and the sound is great.
I bought this Antec BP550Plus from Amazon on 11/17/2012 and received it today 11/19/2012. My former Antec Neo HE 550 died on 11/17/2012. The old Antec power supply was purchased and placed into service on 02/04/2006. So, what's that? About 6 years and 6 months? Yes. For a power supply that has been operated approximately 12+ hours per day for all of those 78 months, I think it served me well. On 11/17/2012, as I was transcoding some video, the ominous aroma of overheated/burning plastic wafted through the air and caught my attention. I "shut her down" immediately. Today, I installed the new Antec BP550Plus in its place and I'm off and running again--typing this review with the new Antec in service. The old Antec had the same "industrial level protection" that is touted in the new Antec BP550Plus. They say it's built to automatically protect your hardware in the event of any power supply failure. I suppose that's true. My computer is working fine and seems to have suffered no ill effects from the power supply failure.This new one has a 3 year warranty just like the last one. That's better than many in this price range, I think.Nice thing about this new Antec? It uses the same modular cables as my 6 year old unit that failed. That means I only had to plug the existing cables into the new power supply. I didn't have to re-route a whole glob of new spaghetti into my tower. This is great. And Antec didn't gouge me with changes in connectors. My 6 year old cables work fine. They plugged right into the new Antec.That's a good thing for me because the mainboard of this computer is 9 years old. The new power supply comes with a bunch of SATA connectors and PCI Express connectors along with some 4-pin Molex. My old computer has no SATA, no PCI Express, No SLI, No Crossfire. I couldn't use half of the cables supplied with the new BP550Plus because those cables had those connectors for newer computers. I needed to replace 2 of those cables with 2 more cables that have only 4-pin Molex connectors on them. No problems, though, because my old cables work. Now I've got the same 4 modular cables connected giving me 4x3=12 of the 4-pin Molex connectors. And, I've still got one port on the power supply untapped where I could add yet another cable with 3 more connectors!If your computer is as old as mine and you don't have extra 4-pin Molex modular sleeved cables for the Antec power supplies, you can go to the Antec site and buy any modular cable you might need. They have several configurations available and they only charge about $6 including s&h; for each. I've got a big supply right now because 6 years ago when I bought the old Antec, it was supplied with cables that had some SATA connectors. Even back then, I didn't need SATA connectors. So, I went to the Antec site to buy what extras I needed.All of the supplied cables are generous in length. I've got a tower that is 25 inches tall but the cables have no problem reaching all powered components. The power supply sits mid-tower and has lots of slack in all cables. The cables have large gauge conductors and the insulation is thick so you might discover that they are a bit stiffer than some you might have experienced--especially since all wires of a cable are bundled into heavy gauge plastic netting. They get the job done and I know electrical resistance is low while abrasion resistance is high. I like 'em a lot.I'm soon to build an i7 computer and I'm sure I'll pick an Antec power supply. Their higher priced models have a 5 year warranty. I just feel sure the build quality is commensurate with that warranty expectation. I'll have no worries trusting $2,000 worth of new hardware to one of those Antec's.An added advantage for me? I've already amassed quite a good collection of unused Antec modular cables. I've now got a bunch of modular PCI Express and SATA power cables ready for a new rig.UPDATE 11/26/2012All is not perfect but nothing is in this world. Discovered a failed DVD burner a couple of days ago. Of the 4 opticals in my tower, it's the newest although it's pretty old by some standards. I don't know if it was a casualty of the failed Antec Neo 550 power supply. I also don't know if it was the cause of the failed power supply. Though, it could also just be a random coincidence. I guess I'll never know. It's a Toshiba/Samsung IDE TSSTcorp model CDDVDW_SH-S222L with firmware SB03. Several models of Toshiba Samsung optical drives have had a reputation for high failure rates and this SH-S222L is known to be one of them. For me, in my system, I usually deem an optical drive as defective when Nero reports failed validation after a burn. That's what happened this time. That drive has burned reliably many times prior to this incident. To eliminate the IDE channel as a problem, I put two different optical drives on that channel. No burn validation problems were then reported by Nero. However, when I put the Toshiba/Samsung drive back on the channel, Nero again reported burn validation failures with that drive.So, this Antec BP550Plus has been in service about 6 days now and that failed optical drive is the only problem I've been able to detect. I noticed the failed drive about 2 days ago but it took me a while to get around to swapping drives and burning discs to evaluate the failure. At this point, I'm pretty sure it's the Toshiba/Samsung drive that failed and not the Intel IDE chip on the mainboard that has failed. Everything else seems to work fine just like before. However, if something else crops up, I'll be back to report. I think power supply reliability is important because it feeds everything in your array. It can save you or it can destroy you.One more thought: This power supply, like many, has one large fan. It doesn't move as much air as you might wish. I think they are trying to keep it quiet so the fan runs slowly. I'm presuming it's adequate. Sometimes this computer is nailed at 100% for many hours or even days while it transcodes video. Cooling is a concern for me.Update 01/05/2013Turns out, it's the motherboard that has been damaged through the original Antec Neo power supply burnup. I thought there had been some "magic" protection afforded by the Antec power supply as it self-destructed but apparently not. Strange behaviors and computer freezes requiring a hard reboot repeatedly occurred as I blamed my mouse, my keyboard, and so forth. I had spares for each and swapped them into place but the problems continued. I had a spare motherboard as well. I'm the type who will prepare for disaster so years ago when I saw a new Foxconn motherboard with the same Intel 865PE chips at a price of only $50, I snatched it up and stashed it. So, I replaced the old Soyo motherboard with the new Foxconn and all my problems are gone. Everything is now exceptionally smooth, fast, and no freezes for several days. Since the Antec Neo power supply burnout, I've not been able to go these many days without some sort of aggravating glitch during a disc write or a computer freeze during a mouse movement. I'd have to surmise that there was certainly damage to the Soyo mainboard when the Antec Neo burned up.My experience might be rare but based on what I have experienced in real life, I'm not feeling all that confident about Antec's marketing hyperbole regarding the protection its power supplies offer.I don't know why these power supplies are so prone to failure. Several years ago, I had a Thermaltake power supply totally explode. There was a startlingly loud bang as I pushed the computer's soft-on button one day to boot up. I've heard of such but to experience it was amazing. How could a noise that loud come from a nerdy computer? Well, it can and it did. That explosion didn't ruin the motherboard of that computer, though. I exchanged that exploded power supply through RMA with Thermaltake and the computer was back in fine operation. No apparent damage from the Thermaltake explosion.So, the Thermaltake blew up but didn't destroy my main board chips. The Antec smoked and burned and did ruin my motherboard. Such is life, I guess.The old Intel 3.2GHz Extreme CPU seems undaunted by the calamity, though.I'm probably going to move away from Antec and Thermaltake for my next build. The i7 extreme CPU I want and the main board to support it will run into some significant money and I think I'm going to have to take a chance on some other brand of power supply for that build. I hope I find something less likely to explode or burn.Strange. I've built many computers over the last 2 decades. For many years, I bought whatever no-name power supply presented the lowest purchase price and they never exploded nor burned. Right now in another computer, I've got an i3 on an Intel board with one of those no-name power supplies. It works fine and because it's a HTPC, it's on practically 24 hours a day every day (it's set to record shows at all hours of the day and night). Strange that when I choose power supplies with a so-called good reputation for high quality, I've get an explosion and a burn out. But, the little low-tech no-name contraptions just churn away daily performing hard work without a whimper.I'm going to re-think the whole scheme of things. Maybe I'll have my best luck, as I have in the past, with those specially low priced no-name power supplies purchased at the electronics and trade shows at the fairgrounds. They've served me well in the past.Or, since an online search can bring a new Antec ps to my home for around $55, maybe I should just prophylactically replace the power supply about every 3 years to avoid problems. If Antec will just keep the same modular plugs designs, it would be a quick swap because I could just leave all the cables connected to peripherals.So, moral to the story: An Antec Neo 550 power supply smoked, burned, and destroyed my motherboard after it was in service about 6 years and 6 months. I purchased a comparable Antec BP550Plus a couple of months ago and put it into service before I realized my motherboard had been damaged. If I had been able to diagnose the motherboard damage immediately, I probably would have chosen another brand besides Antec this time. Maybe a Seasonic? Or, maybe some unknown "cheapie"? I've got to give it some thought.I've expected power supplies to have some sort of built-in protection. Apparently not. I do my best to protect my investments, though. All my computers receive power from high-end UPS's with AVR and maximal spike protection. I always purchase power supplies with output capabilities that exceed the need so as to minimize stress and improve longevity. I still get explosions, crashes, and burns.It's time for me to search for power supplies that dedicate some of their production design and costs towards circuitry that limits power and voltage to protect the components its serves.
I can't disagree with any of the reviews here regarding the quality and usability of the navigation software. However, there is a significant limitation to this device that should be brought to light.You have to choose geographic regions to import map data to your IPAQ before this system will work. So far so good. The down side is that each map region is in the 30 to 40 MB range. So in reality, you have to have a CF card just to start using this system. No problem you say, I'll get a CF card. This will allow you to install 1 or 2 map regions onto your IPAQ, but no more. Because this software needs &quot;7 to 9 percent&quot; of the size of your map files in main memory, you will still not be able to run more than about 2 map files.If you're going to use this device to navigate around a single city, that won't be a problem. If you don't live close to a region boundary, you'll probably be fine. But don't plan on using this device for a cross-country trip, and find out if you're close to a border (Kansas City is) because if you are, you will have problems.
I'm a consumer report type shopper and after extensive research, I purchased this unit. Worth every penny ! Worked great out of the box. I travel extensively throughout the Detroit area and found this unit a welcomed addition to my work equipment. The voice prompts indicating the name of the streets is invaluable, especially since a lot of streets are not clearly marked. Some common sense is important. On on occassion, the unit had me make a right turn onto a major street, then two michigan lefts an on to the address. I passed the location just to make several turns to return back to the place I had already passed. No big deal, its a great unit !
This was a replacement for a very old uniden/bearcat scanner. It works very well for what I am using it for. The BEST half has it in the kitchen away from all the water or moisture sources. I have an external antenna attched and it brings in signals from a long ways out. Great Scanner.JC in Northwest Fl.
Over half the reviews i have seen on this product seem to be from people who do not actually own the very product they are reviewing, they either rate it a 5 star and say anything from "It's not an ipod, thank god!" or a 1 star "Wi-Fi sucks, no plays-for-sure, get an iPod!" Where is the user experience??? Well, to kick off my review I will tell you what most people will not know without user experience.The zune software, ITS REALLY GOOD. All the glitches you have heard have been fixed, I installed it within a matter of maybe 10 minutes, and in that 10 minutes i downloaded it, installed it, downloaded updates, set up my Zune, entered my information to download through Zune Marketplace, and started syncing my music to my zune. All within a matter of 10 minutes. Here is some cool fun facts about the software:You know when you plug in an ipod, or just about any other mp3 player, you get the "Do Not Disconnect", or "Connected" or something along the lines. You cannot even use your mp3 player while its charging via computer USB.The unique thing about the zune software, is that if you have your Zune plugged in and the Zune Software open, the zune charges and it says "connected" on its screen, and just like any other MP3 player, you cant do anything with it. BUT, with out even touching the zune product, you just close out of the Zune Software on your computer, and Poof! Your zune is still charging and you can use it.Zune software, similar to iTunes, automatically downloads album artwork and updates song information.There is not much else to say about the software, its REALLY easy to use, very sleek, and runs just as smoothly.The Zune... ahh here is where it gets goodFirst thing, this is kind of cool, and i dont think anyone has mentioned it. When i entered the Serial Number into the Zune website to register it. I noticed a few things:1: the serial number is kinda dug into the zune, it isnt printed right onto the surface, its hard to describe in words, but it just makes it so that it cant easily scratch off and become illegible.2: There is a little message "Hello from Seattle" kind of cool... just thought ide say it.Ok enough about that, lets talk about size (its huge right? thats what everyone says!!!)Huge? Hah! this thing is tiny! A Dollar bill completely covers the face of it with 2 inches hanging over it, as far as thickness goes, it is exactly the thickness of 2 #2 pencils, it is really not that big, its just bigger than the ipod, so people say its HUGE or that it is a brick.Now navigation.. (it sucks right? I mean, theres no click wheel! Its a phony!!)Hmm... well, again, its hard to explain, but it is really, really easy to navigate through your 3000+ songs. I have a little over 2,300 songs, and i get to what i want to listen to in no time.. heres an example:Im searching through my mp3's in Artist mode, so i see all of the artists. I want to listen to "Bullet for my Valentine" but i accidentally go to Buckcherry, with the iPod, you have to press menu, then move the cursor down to Bullet for my Valentine, then press "ok", well, with the Zune, you just simple press the left side of the directional pad, again, its hard to explain, it really is, ill just give you the verdict. ITS REALLY EASY.The Screen, (Sure, its big, but it has the same resolution!)True... but to the human eye pictures/menu/songs/movies look no different, some reviewers said that it made everything look really blurry.. thats some BS right there. You cant even tell, if Microsoft hadnt released that the resolution was the same, not a single person would have noticed.Overall performance (IT FREAKIN LAGS, its the slowest buggiest MP3 player ever!!)Again, B to the S. The only time i have ever, EVER gotten a lag of any sort, is when I am playing a song, and at the "now playing screen" and i rapidly press "back" 5 or six times to get to the main menu, yeah, theres a lag. But to prevent that just press and hold the back button and the main menu will appear shortly.. no lag.File support (It doesnt support Playsforsure, and only supports WMV video!! Get a freakin iPod)What i think is the most ridiculous thing ever about the zune is the fellow that says this:The zune doesnt support Microsoft's own Playsforsure format, so please, leave all your troubles behind and get an iPod!What is so bad about that is that the iPod doesnt support Playsforsure either.. so how does getting an ipod leave all your troubles behind, if you are Napster, Yahoo, URGE, Rhapsody, any of those, they will not work with an iPod, the will not work with a Zune... I recommend the Zen Vision: M for playing "playsforsure" somgs.The Wi-fi (it sucks, 3 days 3 plays is soo bad!!!"Thats totally true, but think of it this way, look at the PSP:when it was first released, you could only share pictures and play ad-hoc. Well now, with a ton of firmware updates (its up to 3.3 or something now) the PSP now plays online and browses the web with an internet browser. I believe it got that internet browser in update 2.0. The zune is at 1.4 firmware wise. Give it some time!!!Color Options (theres sOOOO many, microsoft is so desperate)Theres so many because they wont people to have their own zune, not the standard black and white, Get brown, or red, or Halo 3, or even pink!! they are ALL the same price..Packaging (no one ever said crap about this now did they)Its really nice, its compact, they packed it in really, really thick carboard, it almost feels like a thin wood. compared to the ipods packaging this is stellar. I'm not going to destroy your experience, as opening the Zune is truly really awesome, so all i will say, is that the Zune packaging is FLIPPIN AMAZING.Contents (again, no one ever said crap about this)It comes with a sync cable, headphones, case, zune, CD, and a manual.Headphones: These are really comfortable, so-so sound (same as ipods), but these have a unique cord management system. Like the ipod's headphopnes, they have that thing thats slides up and connects the 2 ear pieces. But the earpieces are also magnetic, so they stick together preventing a lot of tangles and knots and messes.Sync Cable: Its even got that same doubleshot finish the zune has, other than that, its a sync cable, nothing specialCase: this is a REALLY, REALLY good free-bee case. It feels really, really soft and it is perfect size. No wiggle room at all. It clings to the zune protecting it from keys, coins or whatever else is in your pocket.CD: yes, it actually comes with one, unlike the ipodManual: It's a little too simple, just 3 steps1 install software2 charge zune3 load musiceach step showing a picture.But they also have this product guide, that just shows all the safety precautions, like dont throw in an open flame, and ridiculous stuff like that.Please, feel free to comment and i will answer back as soon as i can.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE ZUNE TO ANYONE WHO WANTS AN MP3 PLAYER
You should know a couple things before you read this review. One, I'm not a DJ and most likely never will be. I'm just a 15-year-old kid who likes his hip-hop. I'm not sure what difference it makes, other than the single-sided-monitoring feature...after all, regular listeners like good sound, too...but I thought I'd add it, anyway. Also, I've never owned really high-quality headphones until now. Before, all I had was the $20 behing-the-neck kind. So I guess this review is mostly aimed at non-DJs who haven't had expensive headphones before.So the obvious question is, is it worth this much money? I got these as a Christmas gift, but I knew the price. I know sound quality is the type of thing where you pay a lot for a little, but for an extra $130 I expected there to be some pretty noticeable enhancements. There were. You get a more full sound with these than with cheaper kinds. It's clearer and richer. The way the earphones cover your entire ear makes it so you can hear all the details, so it sounds complete. These aren't amazing changes, but they are definite improvements.But the biggest change, of course, is the bass. You don't just hear the bass. You can feel it. It vibrates in your ear. If you take off the headphones and press the earcups together, you can feel them shake with the bass. It gives the music more of a vibe, a kick, an extra level of intensity, whatever you want to call it. I was afraid it would overpower the rest of the music, namely the vocals, but the treble instruments and vocals still come through clear.There's not much of a bad side. My ears hurt from being bent into the headphones sometimes, but that was true with my old ones, and it never bothered me that much, anyway. A slight adjustment fixes it, and you usually can't feel it except when you take the headphones on or off. The only really annoying thing so far is that in some songs the snare drums come out really sharp, so I have to turn the volume down. It seems to have a pretty strong design, so you'll probably be fine if you don't put them under too much stress. Not much of a price to pay.But $150 is a pretty big price to pay. Listening to music on these isn't a spectacular, life-altering experience. It's a noticeable enhancement. But if you take into account that it extends to every single CD in your collection, it's probably worth it.
The Transcent 8gb card I received was defect, and no camera or computer could find the card when I inserted it. I bought it in California and returned to work with it to Shanghai - so I have no way to sent it back.
Logitech has interesting features on their web cams, but the software that supports it has serious problems. First of all, the Logitech software significantly slows down your computer. The device drivers and other associated software runs continuously--even when the web cam is not in use! To see this for yourself (if you have one), open up Task Manager (or download Process Explorer from Microsoft) and watch the CPU usage of their applications. In addition to occupying the computer's CPU for no reason, when the software is running (doing nothing) it is forcing other applications that you ARE using to be kicked out of the CPU's cache--the high-speed memory that is inside the CPU. This means that the other programs have to wait to be reloaded from main memory back into the CPU when they do finally get to run.Second, the software has a large memory footprint. In other words, it is a memory hog. It occupies 32MB of memory when the camera is not in use. This is a totally ridiculous waste of memory.Finally, their software is buggy. It has caused multiple "Blue Screens of Death" on my computer. That is, the BSoD screen actually lists the Logitech driver as the cause of the crash.All in all, the hardware is nice, but it is totally worthless without software that works without totally destroying all computing power, especially when the camera is not being used.I recommend AGAINST using not only this specific web camera, but ANY web camera from Logitech as their software has common components, so you are likely to see problems in other web cam drivers from them.
(Please see Edit notes below.)I've had the imp-150 for fewer than 24 hours and am quite pleased with its design and sound capabilities. What I'm not happy with is the lightweight, and by that I mean delicate (not un-heavy) quality of the material from which it's constructed. A drop in the grass it'll survive, but a good concrete floor should do it in.The remote control feels so fragile that I just put it away for safekeeping, and the battery hatch is held in place by tiny plastic hinges so delicate that I'm confident in wagering they'll be the first things to go. Then what... duct tape?I have a power supply for my car that I bought ages ago, and it has supported (and outlasted) several portable audio devices. It's the correct voltage & mAmpage for the imp-150, but it doesn't work. As seems to be increasingly popular with electronics, the imp-150's external power setup appears to work only with a proprietarty device (which costs an additional [price] from the manufacturer). Anyway, neither my old auto-adapter nor any of the other 4.5 volt adapters I've got lying around seem to work, which is frustrating.But the machine itself is a marvel. Once a month I do a professional dj job, for which I packet-write dozens of sound files from one computer, which has a broadband connection but can't be used for audio, to another, which has no network but is a superb multimedia machine to listen with. Then, if I like them well enough, I burn the files to audio-cd using ez-cd creator.The imp-150s ability to read packet written files (I use direct cd) means that I can eliminate several steps in this very time consuming process. I can load flies onto a cd-rw, and then delete from it, then add more if necessary, etc., until I'm satisfied with my creation. And that's my archive disk. No need to transfer files from one machine to another, no converting to wav, no audio software necessary, no audio cds required. Wow! Maybe I can finally start listening to the music instead of eternally shuttling it from one storage medium to another...The programmability of the imp-150, its apparently excellent ASP (I've had no problems with skipping yet...), the addition of a line-out and upgradeable firmware make this, for me, the superior purchase in this price range, in spite of the few flaws I've listed. I'll just have to be more careful with it.Edit: Nearly a month after I wrote the above I am returning the imp-150. I love it, but it's imperfect. I thought the problem was bumpy rural roads making the sound "cut out," but I'm having the same problem when the player is sitting stationary on my desktop. It seems like the buffer can't cycle quickly enough and the result is an unintended break in the music (maybe if my mp3s were recorded at a lower bitrate?). Anyway, after an hour or so the machine sometimes seems to struggle, and the result is jarring and unpleasant.On the other hand, I like the idea so much that I'm going to upgrade to the imp-350... Hopefully it'll tolerate country life and high bitrates better than the imp-150...
I currently have three of these in use, each one in a separate bluebird house. They provide quality video and sounds. I can even hear people talking when in the yard in the vicinity of the birdhouse. It is very entertaining to watch the birds build their nest, hatch their eggs and raise their young ones.
The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is that I haven't had it long enough to know if there are any problems concerns. Otherwise - it is compact, very easy to use and seems to be good quality. Longer term use will prove if the quality is sustained.
This item does not fit the Canon Rebel XT as listed in the title. Nor does it look like the image shows. Unfortunately, the seller will not contact you back, regardless of how many times you try to reach them.
My sister has an SC-AK20, and its almost 2 years old and hasn't had any problems, also my dad has a Technics (higher end panasonic) and he's had it for just as long and it runs almost constantly and hasn't had any problems. Both of them read the most scratched up cd's that no other brand of cd players will play.
I bought this at AutoZone 3/23/11 and it was a hastle from the start. First, I was REQUIRED to spend an extra $30 on Spectre part # 2428 because I needed ONE piece out of it to mount the throttle cable to my valve cover, replacing the stock throttle cable dock. Next, once I installed the throttle cable (which was fairly simple), the plastic end that goes over the chrome sleeve would NOT fit on the aforementioned part (which was THE ONLY logical & reasonable place to mount it), so I had to mickey mouse it with a couple hours of angle grinding. Lastly, on 6/26/11, the P.O.S. plastic connector holding the cable to the pedal failed and left me stranded in 100 degree heat on I-10 heading home. I will NEVER buy another Spectre part again, and I would advise anyone seeking this part to GO WITH ANOTHER COMPANY! Sure, you'll spend more, but having METAL parts COUNTS.
Some negative comments about this product seem not to hold up to my experiance. This item is very economical and fits the machine like a glove as long as you follow the instructions. It certainy does what it is advertised to do. I have used 5 of these to date with no problems.
This wasa very poor product. the lens took fuzzy pictures that were distorted at the higher magnifications. There was a rainbow effect around the edges. I would not recommend this lens to a dog.
I purchased one of these about a year ago, but took a few months before I installed it. After installation I was met with a barely functioning device. The display on the radio for control of the iPod doesn't work. And it sometimes causes my radio to stop showing XM data at all. And my iPhone states that the device it was just plugged into is not a proper device and the control may not work. I've read a lot of good reviews, but I think those were previous devices. It appears Scosche has changed them and the new models really stink. Also, these do NOT recharge your iPhone or iPod. Look elsewhere for a better device for this purpose.
The digital microscope performed as I had expected, somewhat better than a previous model from another vendor with the same specs and software driver. The only negative I can find is that the fluted adjustment knob is difficult to manage, but in my case usable since I mounted the camera to a stand with an adjustable height mechanism. That said, I am very pleased with the camera. The images are very clear throughout the range of magnification.
Bose has made a name for itself through agressive advertising at the expense of quality audio technology. Simply put, there are dozens of audio loudspeakers on the market that outperform Bose at a fraction of the price. This has been a well known fact in the audio industry and among audio buffs for at least twenty five years.Unfortunately the mass of consumers isn't aware of the quality problems with Bose as compared to other speakers on the market. A few years ago Consumer Reports gave an honest appraisal of Bose speakers- ranking them very low. Bose sued and lost. Now all reputable audio magazines such as Stereophile or Absolute Sound stay far away from Bose products.If you are really interested in sound performance and you'd like to stay on amazon.com try JBL, Polk, Wharfedale or Cambridge Audio. While not cutting edge audio, they'll deliver a MUCH BETTER sound performance than Bose could ever aspire to.
I have never had a camera go through batteries like this one does. Think twice!
We are a dental office and this printer is our main work horse. Very nice print quality. It takes a few seconds to warm up but once it gets going, it will print pretty fast and quietly. Small and compact size fits well in a small office. We have it now for several months and loves it. I can't report on the longevity of it yet.
I purchased this headset for a VW - Routan, 2010. I did not have any problems with connection to the duel dvd player. My daughter is 5 and small. She had no probles wearing the head phones. She listed to an entire movie with no complaints. Much better then the cost of buying from VW.
The problem with today's audio equipment is that you can easily find very inexpensive equipment -- that sounds horrible. Or, you can spend a fortune and get something that sounds great. But to find a system that produces excellent, high-quality sound without having to take out a second mortgage on your house -- now, that's a challenge. Tah-dah! The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX computer speaker system is more than up to that challenge.My wife likes to listen to music while she's working on her computer and was not happy with the "tinny" sound produced by the so-called "upgraded" speakers that came with her computer. (Actually, they were better than most; but still not good enough to satisfy even the most undiscerning ear.) Like most wonderful, loving husbands (Oops; I hurt my arm patting myself on the back), I wanted to make my wife happy -- but without having to spend a fortune. I did a little research and thought the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX system looked promising.I purchased and installed this system, and my wife is now very happy (therefore, I am happy). Seriously, I am a musician with rather high standards when it comes to audio systems; however, I am very pleased with the performance of this product. The library/office where these speakers are used is fairly large, yet the system is capable of filling the room with more than ample high-quality sound. The highs are very impressive, while the sub-woofer produces a rich bass that can be controlled with a separate knob on the "control" speaker. (I found that very little input is required to produce adequate, pleasant-sounding bass; however, if you're really into a lot of bottom-end thumping, be prepared to repair the cracks in your walls!)Although this product is billed as a "computer speaker system," I would also highly recommend it as a TV speaker system. Granted, it's not 5.1/7.1 surround sound; but, for the price, it will provide an almost unbelievable improvement in sound quality over a TV's built-in speakers -- and far better than most soundbars costing much more. And, its built-in amplifier eliminates the need to purchase an additional amplifier. Simply plug it into the TV's "audio out." If your TV is not compatible with the Klipsch's 1/8-inch stereo male plug, go to your local electronics store and purchase an inexpensive, pigtail adapter to convert the TV's right and left RCA plugs to a single 1/8-inch female stereo jack. Or, easier yet, just plug the Klipsch system into the TV's headphone jack. And (okay, all you college students, listen up) I think the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX would also make a great 2.1 amplification/speaker system for a dorm room or apartment -- and at a price that's less than you'd pay for a single, unamplified, quality speaker.I highly recommend this product. Buy it; you'll love it (and so will your wallet).
it would have been amazing, but the format won't work with my camera even though it is the correct type of memory card :/
Formerly, I was a cook at an upscale B&B; that had a wall-mounted hand-grinder that "pressed" the beans rather than chopped them. This produced fabulous coffee, and it was only after I left the position that I realized how much I missed my daily cup of nicely ground Nirvana, and I started to covet a burr grinder for myself. However, my budget simply can't handle purchasing one of the $100++ machines, so I figured I'd settle for this model. Fortunately, I don't feel as if I'm "settling" at all, as it produces a great grind at a minimum of mess. Sure, it's a bit noisy, but so was the hand-grinder I used, and I don't think it's significantly louder than my old blade unit. It takes longer to grind the beans, as well, but that's true of any burr grinder.Features I appreciate:1. The container into which the grounds are dispensed fits well into the unit and doesn't spray grounds all over. I rarely have to wipe the counter after use.2. It's simple to set the number of cups and grind desired (I use the "B" setting for drip and think it's perfect!). After that, just hit "start" and walk away! Very convenient and easy to use (much easier than the hand grinder at the B&B;!).3. Very little static that I see, only a small bit at the top of the container, which a simple tap on the counter (keep the cover on! *G*) remedies. After that, I pour it directly into my coffee maker and there's no mess whatsoever!4. Easy to clean (which is an important step to keeping any burr grinder happy and functioning). I clean it whenever the hopper is nearly empty of beans, by pouring the remainder out, removing the top of the grinding unit, and going at it all with a brush. After that, run it empty for a second or two on the coarsest setting to dislodge any remaining grounds. The whole process takes only a minute or two and will improve the performance and longevity of the unit if it's done often enough.Now, as far as espresso goes, I have only a little low-tech stove-top model, and I find the "A" setting gives me wonderful, smooth espresso, with crema (though I don't drink it nearly as often as drip and don't consider myself an expert!).Bottom line: for drip coffee that rivals the coffee shops (or the better B&Bs;) this grinder combined with a Presto Scandinavian coffeemaker (a fabulous budget coffeemaker that out-performs many other far more expensive models---but that's a whole 'nother review!) is a perfect combination for me and fits my meager budget too.
I was hesitant about upgrading from my IIIxe to the m505 because I'd read so much about the dim display. My opinion is this: In most indoor lighting conditions the color looks washed out and difficult to discern without the backlight on. With the backlight on, however, it is a beautiful screen. I use my Palm for both personal and professional uses and have had no trouble with battery life despite burning the backlight almost 100% of the time. Concern yourself with price/features/usefullness, but don't worry about the screen quality.
You've no doubt read that the sound quality is about as good as you can get from in-ear headphones. My experience supports that. As is said of all "high-end" audio gear, you will hear aspects of your music you have never heard before. The sound is balanced across the entire musical range. I'm a bit of a bass-head; I listen to all types of music, but - as is common with people of my generation - I like a little more low-end than would probably be considered musically accurate. Despite the aforementioned balance, these headphones were more than capable of delivering my preferred sound characteristics merely by tweaking the MP3 player/Preamp EQ. The mid-range (from maybe 80 - 140 Hz) is especially noteworthy. Most speaker systems have a gap there, between the subs and the midrange speakers, than can make your music sound both tinny and boomy at the same time. No such problems here; if you were to graph the musical fidelity of these headphones against the frequency, I expect it would be very flat compared to almost anything else out there.Everything sounds good, but higher bitrate audio is recommended (I switched from mp3 to FLAC for that reason) if you're going to spend this kind of money on headphones.BUT... (very important)I. The bare wires loop over your ear. This is bad because:a. They're kind of hard to put on, especially if you have long hair.b. It can get uncomfortable if you have them on for a long time.c. THE WIRE IS BENT AT A RATHER SEVERE ANGLE OVER YOUR EARS FOR POTENTIALLY LONG PERIODS OF TIME. PARTICULARLY IN COLD WEATHER, THIS WILL INEVITABLY LEAD TO THE WIRE COATING CRACKING, WHICH WILL IN TURN LEAD TO THE WIRE BREAKING ENTIRELY (this happened to me after about a year, on both ears, despite preventative measures with super-glue).So you better buy from an "approved seller" as defined in the Shure warranty. I can't imagine this WON'T happen to anyone who uses them often.II. The headphones don't stay in your ears very well at all. If you're not familiar with in-ear headphones (aka canal phones), getting a good "seal" in your ear is the difference between producing great sound quality and being nigh unlistenable. With the rubber inserts (or whatever you call them), I couldn't sit or walk, much less run, without losing the seal. The only way to maintain a seal was to lie down and not move at all. The foam inserts are better, but still unreliable for walking and wholly inadequate for jogging. In short, do not buy these for your work out. (FWIW, I have had no such trouble with other in-ear headphones).
We were incorrectly told by a Comcast employee, that this specific product would allow us to own a Modem, rather than rent their Modem at $5. per month. As that we get internet and voice (phone service) through Comcast, this item did not work for our application. Item was returned to Amazon and we received a refund less shipping. It did work great for internet only.
Worked great in my 720p video camera running at 60 frames per second. Don't know if it will work at 1080p, but it definitely does for 720p @ 60 fps or less.
Sony tells me they have new code that fixes the audio drops but, and it does, continously, but they say DirecTV hasn't decided to transmit it so shiping it back is the only way to get it fixed.The Color is excellent on a HDTV station via Satallite and even better over air with my Sampo 42" Plasma Display on the DVI input. And you can record off the S-VHS while you watch DVI, the only problem there is that Sony reinvented channel numbers so you can't get it onto the local HDTV stations unless you can find a way to get yout TIVO or other DVI to punch in #.# (2.1,4.1,5.1,7.1,7.2,9.1) I can't even find a remote that can do that let alone a DVR or VCR. BetaMax all over again. Oh, sure the HD300 is suppose to be able to run a VCR, except DirecTV doesn't fill the program guide for anything but DirecTV so forget recording your local stations that way. The Documentation sez you can Edit the channel list, No, not really, you can't delete anything short of a full reset on the unit, good luck in trying to figure that out and once you do you have to setup everything from scratch. It has alternate program guides but they don't stick, you go back to all everytime you go there. They have a way to hide things except they don't really hide anything to the select by channel, only to the up/down button and if you use multiple feeds, DirecTV, Cable and Antenna, you will get multiple channels with the same number and no way to dial up any but the first one and step forward to the others. No way to remap channels, especially HDTV to numbers without dot's in them.It's a box with everything and no way to use it, an experiment that has gone horrably wrong. I thought after the HD200 they would have done better but no, worse. Oh yes, I couldn't get the fibre sound to work with my JVC surround sound, so much for that. The Sony hotline is the luck of the draw, if you don't like the help you get call back and you may get better, my experiance was 1 in 3 calls was helpful, the rest were bull and go away I can't help you. I've run out of space to say more...
This card was great for me. I did not want to upgrade my motherboard so that I could run a PCIe card, so I got this card instead, considering I had only standard PCI ports and 1 agp port. Despite not being a 512M card, it performed well for my online gaming purposes. Anti-aliasing effects worked well with World of Warcraft and URT 04. I also had no problems with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007. Sadly, however, I began to notice small imperfections in the graphics after about 7 months. By month 9 the card would overheat, completely shutting the card down (despite the insanely-sized cooling fan onboard the graphics card). I tweaked some of my cooling options and purcahsed a more powerful fan to aid in the cooling process and that helped for about 3 months. Eventually, despite all my best efforts (including replacign ym power supply in case the fan was not getting enough power, replacing the cooling fan in my case AND on the graphics card and limiting play time to 3-4 hours per day), the card failed completely. The card only had a 1 year warranty and I missed the warranty date by 11 days. Thankfully, I had registered my card online which re-upped the warranty. So if you buy this card, REGISTER IT ONLINE IMMEDIATELY!
I have used this product on a few road trips so far and it has saved my butt once so far.To really see how well the product worked, my friend and I drove on a street that has a road sign that tells you your speed. It picked up the road sign from about 3-4 football fields away while heading towards the sign. After we passed it, it still picked it up for about half a football field. So I think that should be more than enough room to slow down.
This is a great dvd player for anything, from the perfect piece to complete your home theater system or just a dvd player to have in a side room. It has many of the features of a expensive dvd player ... Progressive scan looks incredible on my new HDTV, and it plays nearly every format i could throw at it. VCD SVCD XVCD all play great. I recommend this dvd player without hesitation.
This is the best pair of phones I have ever had, they block out 80% of outside noise,almost no headphone noise gets in the mic, you can almost do a final mix with them,
This scanner worked wonders the first day I used it. I scanned about 200 pages that all turned out nicely. There were a few jams but were easy to fix. The second day everything went to pot. There is a little rubber pad that keeps the pages going straight. This part stopped doing its job after about 60 pages and then everything went squeegee. I went to the Xerox support website that offers replacement parts. They didn't have the part! I then contacted Office Max where I had ordered it and they no longer have the part! All they could do was send a whole new scanner to replace mine. I checked google for the part and found it costs over $35 to replace! This isn't worth the hassle. It's too bad because the scanner looks nice on my desk and does a very nice job until the part goes out.
Sitting next to someone who keeps eyeing your screen? Ask them to leave or get this and they won't be able to see it and then still ask them to leave anyways for being rude...it works!
Many people are complaining here about damaged tapes. I have used these tapes for years and have never had a problem. HOWEVER, I don't ever buy tapes online, only in a store. I fear that tapes will get wrecked during shipment so I prefer to get them at a store. The tapes are good when you get a good batch. I have tapes that I recorded years ago (some as far back as 2004 and even earlier), and they still play almost perfectly now. It's a little more pricey to get them in a store versus on the internet but you will have a better chance of getting good tapes, so it's worth it.
I PURCHASED MY 321 IN 2003, 8 YEARS LATER I'M STILL USING IT. THE DVD WORKS GREAT FOR STANDARD DVD'S. I CAN NOW RUN MY COMPUTER THRU IT. I AM PURCHASING A SONY BPD S770 BLU RAY DVD 3D PLAYER TO EXTEND THE USE OF THE 321 FOR MANY MORE YEARS TO COME. THE 321 DVD PLAYER DOES HAVE TROUBLE NOW WITH MUSIC CD'S, BUT I CAN USE MY COMPUTER OR SONY PLAYER FOR CD'S. I HOPE IT LAST 10 MORE YEARS
Too expensive but it does what I need besides I got a $50 gift card for filling out a survey so my net cost was $7.45 cheap!!
This was very easy to install and directions were excellent. In under ten minutes, I had replaced in my Power Mac G4 Digital Audio two 256 modules with 2 new 512 ones. Maybe I'll just wait until the 512 drops even more in price to exchange the third module. It started up without incident. I then installed a Sonnet 1 GHz board to boost the performance in anticipation of installing Leopard. Too bad Amazon didn't offer the two together as a "Leopard Kit" for G4s.
I've had my 6GB version of the Jukebox for a year now and use it in many places -- car, bicycle, walking, gym, stereo. Had some initial problems but Creative has upgraded the firmware and all have been fixed. Its pretty rugged and I've only dropped it twice with no consequences, although I don't recommend it. May upgrade to the 20gb version but I don't need it now. Overall, its an excellent PDA with good software and good support from both Creative and a great support website.
From a gamer's perspective, this keyboard is great. The 500 allows great positioning on my table due to its compact size. And as for the price... one of the best values I've purchased from amazon so far. Top shortcut keys are a good additional feature. Pressing keys feels just right; springy but soft at the same time. Just to clarify, you can press many buttons at once on this keyboard while playing games (some keyboards allow only one button at a time, which deems it unusable for games).Very reliable - been using for over 4 years!You really cannot go wrong with this product.
You'd think it would be easy to get this product right. Simple connections, no circuitry, just wires and pins. Apparently this is difficult make. One of the 6-pin connectors had 2 wires going in the same slot, and had an empty pin slot. Won't be getting one of these again.
I considered many flash options for my Nikon D80 and finally settled on the SB-600. It seemed the perfect med/high end choice for a med/high end camera. It did not disappoint. Being able to raise and lower the intensity of the flash with the simple push of a button on the unit is a huge help. It's built in defuser works lovely when it is needed. If you are a pro or serious user this is a great speedlight and will serve you well. It will also work on the great Canon G9 compact camera as well. Highly recommended.
So I originally bought this player on February 27. I get it three days later and it is dead. That really made me mad considering how excited I was to get the player. So I contact customer service at Acessory Genie and they do get back to me the next day. They offer me an exchange and they paid for the shipping fees. So I get my new player and it is dead too! By this point I left them a pissed off email saying I wanted my money back.Basically their manufacturer screwed me over twice. You can't trust the people who make this player in the US because they kept sending out products that don't even work.I don't blame Acessory Genie because I actually think the people doing customer service for them is great. They got back to me quickly each time I contacted them. They gave me my refund within 48 hours after they received the product back. They always shipped very quickly to me. I think the only problem Acessory genie has is their manufacturer. I told them they better solve their manufacturing problem or they are going to have a lot of angry customers on their hands.Now that I have my money back I'm going to go buy a player locally. At least if a player I buy from Best Buy or somewhere doesn't work, I can take it back the next or following day.
The Zune is so much easier to use than the iPod I gave away because I couldn't figure it out. The difference for me was like night & day.
Defintely doesn't last as long as the Nikon, but when you can buy 4 or 5 for the same price as 1 Nikon...it is well worth it. I probably get 1/2 the duration of charge as the Nikon, but it's perfect for a spare battery.
Pros:Very good clarityHigh sensitivityExcellent noise isolationLightweightCons:Limited frequency response bandMay be difficult to insert/seatFiltersThese earbuds have exceptional clarity over the standard iPod and well as any of the Sony Fontopia earbuds. I have used the Sony MDR-EX71 earbuds for about a year and a half and was quite satisfied with them. However, the construction of the Sony cord (uneven L and R segments) became a hassle and the extension piece of wire added a lot of unnecessary weight.The Etymotic earbuds are to the Sonys what the Sonys are to stock iPod earbuds; a world of difference. My music is no longer dominated by the signature Sony "Bass" and I am able to hear fine details that were previously muffled or drowned out. You will have a more pleasurable listening experience with these earbuds. They are very light and fit very snugly into the ear canal but properly installing them is very very important to their performance. Many people might find the earbuds need to be seated deeper than they expect. I have found (from working around large engines/turbines and previous earbuds) that pulling up on your ear as well as opening your jaw helps to seat the earbuds/earplugs better. The only concern I have is the cost of the filters and the frequency with which they will need to be replaced. Overall, I am very satisfied with these earbuds and recommend them to anyone looking for a more enjoyable listening experience.p.s. Do not use these while expecting a phone call. Thanks to these earbuds I have missed numerous calls while listening to my iPod =P
After reading these reviews I thought this thing was going knock me out with toxic fumes when I opened the package. Yes it smells like rubber a bit but not as bad as others are saying. It works great for my pocket HD camera. No complaints here. For $5 it is a good little tri-pod.
Very high quality and relatively easy to install for the DIY type. At the farthest and most angled/tilted position, there is absolutely no stability concerns. Looks great too! Although I won't ding this particular product, I am disappointed in Omnimount for discontinuing the EARS-C Center Channel attachment since that was a significant factor in deciding to purchase this mount. It wasn't until 6 cancelled online orders from various websites citing "inventory error" when I gave up on trying to find the attachment. I did receive a prompt reply from Omnimount stating they were developing a new center channel mount option that will have backwards compatability. Timing was unknown, however. I'm stuck on the idea of having my center channel speaker attached to the articulating mount, so I will impatiently wait!
This scanner is easy to use and produces high quality images. The film and slide holders cut down the time needed to scan a large volume of negatives and slides.Installation on my PC (XP) at home took me a good two hours. I use Windows 2000 at work but XP at home. I mistook the W2k instruction for XP and could not get my PC to see the scanner at all. After removing the driver and reinstalling it with the right instruction, I finally got it to work. The installation steps are easy to follow though.The software CDs provided is somewhat confusing. The manual provided does not say which s/w is required and which is optional. So I ended up installing all. I use Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 (excellent s/w) for image editing and I really don't need any other tools.There are many options you can adjust during the scan preview in order to get the results you want. The Quicktime movie tutorials are helpful and easy to follow. The default settings, like the negative brand/type, do not always deliver the desired image. It's more of an issue with the negatives than the scanner. You have to try different settings to get it right. However, sometimes the same negative scanned twice at the same settings produces images that are not identical in brightness and contrast. Just make sure you do the preview to avoid surprises.I never got the hardware based dust and scratch removal to work and have to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to do the job. Make sure to clean the film/slide before you scan it. Other than the entry/exit slots (with spring-loaded flap to keep the dust from getting it) on the sides, the scanner is fully enclosed. You don't want to bring dust into it via the films/slides. I always cover the scanner when I am done using it. The package come with a soft case which is nice. If you use it for long term storage, be sure to put it in a dry place to prevent mold build up.Have fun with this scanner. It brought my family back lots of fond memories.
We are very pleased with the Toshiba Regza Television and the price paid was best found. It was on sale witrh a savings of $200. Best Buy offered the same price but it was not available close by, so there would also be tax and delivery charges for the online sale.The delivery and tracking system in place for Amazon is horrendous. Amazon uses Eagle Air Express (Eaglegl) for this commitment. Eagle then passes it to a local courier. It took daily calls and emails to both a national and local Eagle number to discover the television was sitting in the regional warehouse for a week. (Amazon tracking was a couple of days behind. Eagle's tracking kept showing that the television had been newly logged in daily at the regional warehouse for a week). Eagle kept stating it had been assigned and shipped via the local courier.It took finding the number of the local courier and multiple calls to coordinate the local courier to the regional warehouse. The local courier informed us that they made daily trips to eagle warehouse and would find the television if it was there. They provided special service to locate and acquire the television from the eagle warehouse and get it to us, ultimately 9 days after Amazon's proposed delivery date. I can't imagine how long it would have taken had we not called multiple numbers daily.It's a good buy on sale if you're willing to wait for it and possibly have to track it down yourself.
First of all the seller shipping was extremly fast , i received these cables in 2 days from my order date, i have ordered 4 of them 25ft.These are very stong cables ,i used them to run from my basement through walls to my nearest closet where my all receivers, cables box etc are located.when passing thoroung basement and walls these cables never broked nor damaged , my all 5 starts to these product and seller would like to buy from the seller for any future shopping and i have already recommneted to my friends LOL , enjoy
I have been unable to get the cable to work with my HP Laserjet 5L printer connected to a new Toshiba laptop running Windows 7. Directions were provided, but don't account for differences in various operating systems.
The player doesn't fit in the belt clip. :( But you can fix that! Here is what you need:1.)A lighter.2.)Fingers.3.)The belt clip.Take the lighter and melt the plastic bands on the belt clip for just a few seconds, while you pull the plastic taut with your fingers. Work slowly so you don't burn yourself or start a small fire. ;) Don't breathe the plastic fumes. :pGuess and test to see how far you should stretch the plastic so that the player fits perfectly and then you are done. Yay!
Seems dumb buying old technology but I have a lot of old music tapes which I wanted to convert to digital via a DAK program. Excellent results and a good price.
I bought this Canon because I have lenses from a Canon Rebel SLR which is a camera I still love. The lenses work great with this new digital. I do a lot of low light photograpy and the low light exposures come out very clean.I am not a professional photgrapher and the manual has been very helpful in introducing all of the state of the art digital features that this camera offers. I also like the ease offered connecting the camera to my mac.
This is a great TV. Have had it about a month now. Easy to set up. The Screen POPS in HD. It's like looking through glass it's so real. Get it, you won't regret it.
the Hp a250n is a pretty good computer. i got it after having a micron melenia max with the 1.2 athlon With Win ME on it . pretty sad. but this computer beats that by a milei upgraded my graphics card to a 128 meg radeon 9600xt and added another 512 megs of ram which was rather cheap for the pc 2700 i think it was like 80 bucks for the 2 2.6It does come with a partitioned hard drive which for some people would really bother them but for me i figure if i ever find my way up to 100g of things in my HD ill either just install another one probably an 80 gig or something. either that or figure out how to unpartition it or just whipe it and reinstall windows off a bought Cd . dono if that would work with all there HP BIOS On there but theres always restore disks. one thing . when you buy this dont let them optimize it for you or make you a copy of the back up disks. or pay them to do your windows updates. its all very easy to do yourself and can save you some money . Dont let store people rip you off. because its all right there for you and easy to do . but anyways. this is a nice computer. espechially the price. i have had no troubles at all with it. i always run norton system works on all of my computers and it seems to help out a bit. I sapose scan disk can do the same but i have faith in norton.
When I go shopping for electronics, I look at the research. I was nervous about buying my first digital camera so I took my time and did my homework - I read Consumer Reports, which never has steered me wrong, the online customer reviews at Amazon, editorial/pro reviews on Crutchfield, I went to the stores to look at cameras and ask questions. Everything told me I would love this camera. When I held it in my hand, it felt perfect. I am a small person so I wanted something small, something I could carry in my purse. I also wanted something that wouldn't require me to carry the manual at all times. The DSCW50 fit the bill. Onscreen prompts tell you what settings are being used and an easy to move wheel changes the settings so dummies like me can shoot fantastic-looking shots regardless of lighting conditions and subject. For those who are more savvy than I am, the camera lets you manually adjust settings, too, so you can get just the right shot. I love the short delay between next shot - just one second! Though the delay between button depression and shutter snap on the first shot can be slow, it's a speedy shooter.This camera takes wonderful photos! Crisp, clear, even in bright sunlight. The large viewscreen lets you see more clearly what your photo will look like, something I like because other cameras I tried had such small or low resolution screens that I couldn't tell what I was getting.The camera comes nearly complete - the USB cable included lets me load photos right to my - or anyone's-computer- within seconds. No special software is required; Jasco, Adobe Photoshop, Dell Photo, Microsoft all work. The camera does come with photo software in case you don't have any. The battery charger folds flat for easy portability and the included battery holds a charge for a loooonnng time. The only thing I had to buy was a memory stick duo pro, which is fine, because most cameras that "come" with memory have such small capacity, it isn't worth it.I tried to buy this camera at Best Buy and Target but both were sold out (in all stores in Atlanta) and couldn't tell me when, or if, they would get more (so helpful). I went to Amazon and it said it was out of stock but would be back in a month but I received mine a WEEK after ordering it! I can see why it's tough to keep in stock: Consumer Reports rated it the top Best Buy in its category and it is.I highly recommend this!
If you're thinking about stepping up from a point and shoot to an SLR get the XTI you wont be sorry. I also recommend picking up the 50mm 1.8 lens since its only $90. I've had mine for 1 month now and I've already took around 600 pics. Make sure you get a fast CF card and around 1GB if you're going to shoot at the highest quality.
This was by far the easiest solution to putting my home network onto the net.From box to up and running took all of about 15 minutes. The only thing your likely to forget is to cycle your cable modems power so it can grab the MAC address off of the router. Some may have to call thier cable modem vendor to change thier MAC address.My interest was not to necessarily to add another PC on the net, but to protect my internal infrastructure from the outside world and allow me to utilize TCP/IP for my internal protocol, along with file sharing.If you don;t already have a hub, grab the big brother version of this, which includeds four ports.This thing does the trick.
I purchased a new set of ProMedia 2.1 speakers to replace a set that failed (power supply blows fuses) after about 5-years of service. Tried contacting Klipsch customer service, but there was no reply to my inquiry .I'm not new to the Klipsch brand. I have 2 pair of Heritage speakers - LaScala's (front channel) and Heresy's (back channel) - both from the 1970's. Not to mention a pair of Kg 0.5's and Klipsch Image One headphones.There are significant differences between the old (ProMedia 2.1v1) and the new (ProMedia 2.1v2). The specs on the Klipsch website ([...]) continue to reflect the 2.1v1 system. Specs for the 2.1v2 seem to be hard to come by. Most online reviews just regurgitate the Klipsch website specs.The 2.1v2 manual that came with the system states the subwoofer is "...rear port and front-firing 8" long-throw driver..." but the system incorporates the same 6.5" side-firing, front port design as the 2.1v1. The subwoofer cabinet couldn't physically accommodate an 8" driver.Every corner that could be cut has been cut in the 2.1v2, right down to the length of the power cord. There is no power switch, no external fuse, the satellites are hard wired where the use to have mini-plugs. The 2.1v2 subwoofer enclosure weighs a full 6 lbs. less than the 2.1v1, 11.25 lbs vs 17.25 lbs.While I can not make a direct comparison between the 2 systems, my subjective evaluation is that the 2.1v2 is pretty gutless compared to the old 2.1v1. The bass is just not there like it was in the 2.1v1. I think it is safe to say that it is no longer a 200-watt (total) system. I'm not completely dissatisfied with the 2.1v2 system, but more disappointed in the poor quality from a name I thought I could trust.This is a disposable system. Don't expect to last a life time as you would most speaker systems. It's just not built to last - It's built to fail.I've gotten much more service from Cambridge Soundworks systems. When this ProMedia system fails, and I'm sure it will from what I read, I'm replacing it with a Cambridge system. Probably should have sent these back and purchased a MicroWorks or Model 10 system.Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black)
Worked perfectly for a 2002 Kia Spectra. This was certainly worth the very minor cost, for the time and frustration it saved me!
I have had the hp rx5915 for about a week now. It is the best gadget for someone who travels frequently. The GPS is just like the dedicated units. The portability makes it useful for car and on foot traveling. Although the gps can take a few minutes to lock on, it is still very accurate. US and Canadian maps are loaded to the onboard memory. European maps need to be purchased either on cd and downloaded or on sd memory chips from TomTom.One drawback is that the device is very MS centric. If you use an email application other than outlook, additional software is required. Having said that, transfering data to and from the rx5915 is a snap. The mobile office tools work well with Word, Excel and Powerpoint slides. You can even view the ppt animation. Calendar, task management and pda functions work very well.Would recommend purchasing the additional memory for use as an mp3 player or if you are going to use it as a secondary PC. Audio quality is excellent from the headset, the speaker on the back is only ok.Battery life is very good (taken recently on a 7+ hour plane flight).Was initially pricy, but even a week after release, the price has dropped on $100 Amazon. When you consider the cost of a PDA, GPS and an MP3 player, the price is a bargain. I Highly recommend it.
This product is problematic at best. It will not install until several attempts (WDM Driver message) and after rebooting, the device is not recognozed until you unplug and reconnect it. ADS Technologies Technical support is not helpful and after convincing them to attempt repair, they said a replacement was being issued, but I received the exact same unit back. The software they provide is not reliable. They claim this is compatible with Orb, however Orb is now considering removing the product from its recommended equipment list as it does not work reliably. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.
First GPS i have owned Very nice unit, works flawlessly and also simple to operate.Would recommend to anyone who would like to own one. A winner from GARMIN!
This product is okay when used as a reference tool on your desktop computer. However, to reiterate and reinforce other reviews it is misleading and a poor tool for your PDA. You are only allowed to save static maps to your PDA. Once the map is on your PDA you can not zoom or view street names, which makes the product highly useless on your portable device. I give the product one star only because it is usefull when used on the desktop computer. Since it's target audience seems to be the PDA user the company misrepresents the usefullness of the product on the PDA. I am very displeased. I highly recommend not purchasing this product if you intend to use it on you PDA as it is purely junk in that respect.
Bought mine and was never able to use...tried to contact tech support with no answer or call back. Waste of my money! Stay far away!
Screen too small and if you stop in the middle of a song it doesn't save your place in the song.
This did not work for me and I have returned it and I'm waiting for a confirmation of my refund. The seller was very cooperative in emailing me a postage paid return authorization. The phone connection was very, very noisy. It might have been barely usable for a telephone conversation but I was hoping to use it on a TIVO and the connection was so poor that the TIVO would not connect. I had to set it up to tie into my home wireless network instead.
This case is meant for serious divers/snorkelers only. Each use of it requires quite a bit of preparation. The instructions recommend removing and greasing the o-ring, then testing the case submerged to the intended depth sans-camera for five minutes to ensure waterproofness prior to every use. There are after-use care instructions as well. Plus, you'll need to buy a new I-ring at least yearly, and buy more of the special grease more often than that. It's also *extremely* bulky.If you just want a camera to use in the swimming pool or occasional snorkeling trip, a camera that's waterproof out of the box may be a better option. The picture quality will be slightly lower due to lens limitations -- you probably wouldn't want it as your primary camera. Then again, this case costs nearly asmuch as a second camera.If you intend to do a lot of diving with your Stylus 760, though, this may be just what you need. As a casual user, it wasn't what *I* needed.
I do not own this productI don't have the coax wall plug in my room but looking to get an HDTV. I was thinking of plugging the device in an empty coax wall slot elsewhere in the house then, transmitting the data into the cable box in my room that plugs into my tv. I have at and t uverse and I believe the cable box only transports 720 p. Do you think it would be a smart choice to get one of these.Comment or email me at jbdineen19@gmail.comI really appreciate it , thank you so much!
Adding the Canon Speedlite 430EX II made a world of difference in my photography. No longer constrained by the limited power of the built-in flash of my EOS 20D, it opened up a world of photo opportunities. I bought it on Thursday, got it Friday and shot my first event on Saturday. Eventually I will study the manual and learn to tailor the performance to match the environment, but for my first event I left everything on auto and it worked like a charm. Even with my Canon EF 100-300mm zoom, the flash output adjusted automatically. I got some great shots my first time out that I never could have achieved with the built-in flash. I recommend it highly.
Love this camera - suits me perfectly! Only negative thing is getting the right setting, some of the pre-sets just dont work for what theyre meant to, I find I use different ones for different things. Otherwise great.I randomly just use a tennis sweat band around the camera to protect the screen when I throw it into my handbag/ sit on it etc! I also leave the sweat band on while diving as you just pop it towards you and it rests on the wrist strap while you take pics... (dries quickly but there is the bonus of sweat bands coming in twos!) just a suggestion :) While it may not be the most cool looking thing - I do know my camera is safer on the table in a bar than it would be without it!! Oh yeah - I also saw a float thing you can attach to the camera... just about to buy it now... if I can find it again!! Ha ha! Anyways - enjoy the camera - I sure am!!
WHILE THE CHARGER ITSELF WORKS THE ITEM I PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED THAT THE CHARGER WENT TO, DOES NOT AT ALL WORK AS EXPECTED.
I think this camera is wonderful! Dispite some small shortcomings (short battery life, and difficulty in setting up to communicate with computer) it is a great camera. It is as close to a film camera as I have seen. If you have a good printer (Mine is a HP970Cse) and use Photo Paper, you will not be disappointed!
I like this set of binoculars very much. For the quality the price was right. I consider them a good value. However, I didn't give these 5 stars because I compared them to my Bushnell Legend 10x42 binoculars (which cost a bit more!) and I can tell that the quality of the Legend ones is better than the Trophy set of binoculars. Of course the Legend ones also have Bushnell's "raingard" (or rainguard) lens covering so they are reall crisp. If I had a choice which to take on a serious hunging trip I'd take the Legend ones, but, for general viewing and going to a lake or other place I might lose them at, I would take the less expensive Trophy binoculars and not really notice any redcution in the quality of my viewing. Overall the Bushell Trophy binoculars are very good and I would compare all my Bushnell binoculars up against any other brand with the same or more expenseive price range and I think the Bushnell ones would win.
I purchased this adaptor for my Canon 10D even though it doesn't appear to be supported in the description. It works perfectly and the price was unbeatable. Thanks Amazon.
I needed this to replace the wheels and refill the supplies for my Optifix CD cleaner. The kit contains parts and supplies that are identical to the originals.
One thing I read once and now believe...reserve about 10% of your home theatre budget for cables (If you are spending or plan on spending $5000.00 on TV, surround sound, speakers, etc, then plan on spending about $500.00 for cables.But, Monster cables are overpriced, pieces of junk. I've spent a lot of money on cables and used to get Monster cables. I've had numerous cables fall apart in my hands, had ones that introduced video and audio noise and were actually worse than the junk cables that come with a component.That coupled with the fact that Monster Cables is suing everyone on the planet that uses the name Monster in it (including Monster Garage, Monster.com, etc), I would stay far, far away from them!Invest your money on good cables, but not Monster.
The batteries work as expected. Batteries.com is an online business to avoid. They sent me different batteries than I ordered, charged exorbitant shipping fees, and then made it very difficult to get the batteries replaced when they messed up the order in the first place. Two thumbs down!
I tested many closed-back headphone brands in my search for a replacement for my Sony MDR-V6 and landed on the AKGs. While the AKGs lack the liveliness of the V6s, I feel they are more "accurate". My spouse prefers the V6s, however. The AKGs are comfortable, even for a person with a touch larger head like myself. They are certainly larger than the V6s and look a bit geeky, but in the confines of ones own home, I guess who cares. The AKGs are a great match for my Nano. There appears to be just enough power available in the Nano to drive the AKGs to decent volumes. They won't make your ears bleed, however, for that one may want to invest in an external amp. Don't get me wrong, the AKGs do not require an amp for use with a portable device. Also, the AKGs do not drain the Nano like my Sony V-600s did. More on par with the Sony MDR-V6s I was replacing. Overall, the AKGs are a nice set of headphones.
If your looking for a decent scanner for a low price, the ScanJet 3970 Digital Flatbed Scanner is a good choice. The lamp takes a little while to warm-up and the scanner is somewhat noisy when it copies the image, but the quality of the scan and ease of use is above average. The individual functions and settings are easy to understand and allow some basic photo manipulation. The more I use the scanner, the more I like it.
I would recomend this printer to anyone who appreciates quality color photos. It is incredibly fast and suprisingly quiet. The black and white quality is nearly identical to that of a lazer printer. The amazon.com price is also the cheapest that I have seen it for. I believe it is a must have for any small business and definetly worth the purchase price!
Microsoft Fingerprint ReaderThis barely works on XP but not at all on Vista. I had high hopes and am amazed by the people who can use it.
I've had very good burn success with these. From my limited Blu-ray burning so far I had fewer coasters with these than Verbatim. Memorex has actually been the best for me so far.
I got this portable DVD player (...) with my birthday and babysitting money for an 8-hour car trip and I love it! I don't have to bring my walkman because it plays DVDs, CDs, MP3s, and lots of other formats for AT LEAST 5 hours. I recharge it every night and I watch lots of movies and I haven't seen the "low battery" icon yet!(...), this item is wonderful. It has high resolution, a big screen, and good control on the actual system.RECOMMENDED
I purchased this magnifier for my grandson in his quest to find "lizards and worms". At 3 and 1/2 he is naturally curious and wanting to see things up close. This works well for such investigations.
This is EXPIRED POLAROID FILM. I just used my own last pack. Expired. Do you know how many little pictures sort-of came out? Half of them. Six of twelve. You are selling possibly 0-36 little sticker pictures for eighty dollars. You are insane.
I paid $11 for this antenna about 2 years ago. I also have 2 others, one about $25 and one about $40 in two other rooms. None of the three work in all 3 rooms, or even in from different spots in their respective rooms. I get great reception--both digital and regular in my bedroom with this "snail" as I call it. However, if you even breathe on it, it falls over due to the fact that all the weight is on one end (or if you catch your hair on it, it is light enough that you drag it off every time you walk past). If it had a heavier base, I would give it 4 stars.
For several years I have tried to get my video work to digital in the PC domain and was never happy with the unnecessary complexity of the related products. In many cases I was ripped off by the vendor with unfulfilled claims. Bill Gates and the lack of a stable operating system was one of them. So I bought a Mac and it was more or less the same disaster. I am not saying that it does not work, but it was not worth the effort. All that changed a week ago when I bought a Philips DVD-RW recorder. This is the way to do digital video at home. In few days, I have converted all my old videos from VHS, Hi-8 and DV to DVD. Not only can we now watch them with the simplicity and quality of DVD, but they go into my DVD disk changer for fast access.For my video editing I had to find a way to read MPEG2 files and it will depend on the product you use hwo that can be achieved. But there is no more need for slow capturing of sequences. The DVD recorder is the perfect path into the digital domain! Archiving is just a perfect byproduct! Using the DV-in I also use the DVD recorder to create my video masters, rather than going to DV tape. Perfect! Create a few title sequences on the PC and then assembling them and the video directly to the DVD recorder is the most simple way to do your home videos! Fun is back into home video!This will replace the VHS recorder in a very short time and then also the media prcies will drop to pleaseant levels. Finally the future is here!
The cartridge that I ordered was defective and had to be returned. In the past I have had no problems with this product.
This works well, is easy to set up, stable and very flexible in terms of angles and setup.
There isn't really much to say about it other than it was not expensive and work as expected. Would buy again the same item from same seller!
The routes that this thing selects are horrible. There is a major highway between here and where I wanted to go. For some reason it kept choosing longer more awkward routes.
5 minutes to hook up and about 90 to get working. On the set-up page (DHCP), change the starting IP address to 192.168.1.2 (why it defaults to .100 is a mystery). I have COX cable and set my Linky and computer as follows:Linky: Host Name: cxXXXXXX-x (your Cox machine address) Domain Name: @home Firmware Version: 1.36 Oct 05 2000 LAN IP Address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Specify an IP Address: On your Cox paperwork (IP ADDR:) Default Gateway: Should be on your Cox paperwork DNS: See below Leave the rest alone.MSIE (Tools&gt;Internet Options): Dial-up settings: I have none LAN Settings: Nothing checked (no proxy, nothing)Network: Client for MS Networks Linksys LNE 100TX (whatever your NIC is) TCP/IP That's it...No bindings in the config tab, but the NIC is bound to TCP/IP and TCP/IP is bound to Client for MS Networks (properties bindings).If you lost your paperwork or need the DNS IPs, go to the Cox@Home homepage, then Member Services&gt;Home Networking&gt;Additional IP Addresses&gt;log in here&gt;View current addresses&gt;Manual Configuration (at the bottom of the page).This will give you all the info you need.You may want to keep your proxy server enabled. I've gotten a lot better speed here in NW Florida with it turned off.Assuming Cox uses pretty much the same rules throughout the country, this should work for you. If not, I hope you wrote down all of your old settings and remember how to get to them.Oh, and before you start, RTFM...especially the part about pinging your ISP in the appendix. You HAVE to do this to get the right addresses for your mail (and don't forget to ping &quot;news&quot; if you use NNTP). You need to do this BEFORE you connect the router.I'll *try* to answer questions sent to the above e-mail (rums_n_cokes@yahoo.com), but my time is limited. Read through this and make an attempt. You can let me know if it helped.
This item works great in our new VOIP Hosted PBX environment. We are running with DSL (low bandwidth) and this enables our company to run 7 VOIP users on a 3mb line.
I admit I'm pretty tough on headphones. I'm constantly pulling the wires when I get them caught on doorknobs. I drop them. I sit on them. I sleep in them. It's not surprising that I manage to destroy a pair every couple of months.That's why I love these headphones. These are hands down the best available for under ten dollars. The sound is excellent, and the price is right. Every so often I'll try another brand because it's cheaper or these aren't available, but I always come back to my Panasonic RP-HT21's.
I bought the iPAQ with hesitation becuase of some of the reviews I read here and elsewhere of people having problems with it. However, I have had my iPAQ for almost 4 months and have not had one problem (other than a snafu when trying to set up the synch the first time). It is beautiful and it works flawlessly. I moved from a Palm pilot and cannot tell you how much more I love this thing: Bright, color and simple. -- My only beef is that I wish it would come with a cover like the Palm so I don't have to use the cumbersome vinyl sleeve that came with it. It is a pain to slip it in and and out. All in all definitely worth the money (if for the screen alone!).
I'm certainly not a professional photographer, but I really like this camera and the pictures I've takes so far.The power adapter they recommend is not the one that goes with it, you don't want the c-7au. You want the E-7au. At least that's what the folks at Olympus told me. Will know soon...
I've had mine for 2 months now, upgrading from a very old (around 10 years old) Bel cordless model. So far, it's well worth it. I debated a while between the three vector models and got this one, figuring that the extra options would be be worth it. Too soon to tell now, but I have no regrets. The way I figure it, once it saves you from 3 speeding tickets, than it's already paid for itself. The signal strength bar is great. Auto mute is another nice feature. It definitely picks up less false alarms than my old one, and gives plenty of warning when you're being scanned. I read several reviews that wrote about false laser alarms when driving towards the sun. I drive everyday to and from work staring at the sun and have not experienced that. Nor have I noticed any glare coming from the silver top. It's a little big and bulky, but I've already gotten used to it. I got the direct wire cord with it--couldn't get it to work when connected to a fuse in the fuse box, so I just connected it to my extra driving lights wire. That works great--ran the wire under the steering column (far enough away so that it won't get tangled), up along the side, and along the space where the dash meets the windshield. I used small velcro pieces to keep the cord in the middle of the top of the dashboard, so that it's always where I want it.I would recommend it. I can't see a reason to spend more than $200--it does everything you'd want it to do.
I recently bought two new pairs of binoculars from Amazon: (1) Pentax Papilio 6.5 X 21 and (2) Canon 8 X 25 IS. I have a separate review on the Papilio, which I rate at 5 stars. I give a few comparisons in this review on the Canon because both units share a common limitation that requires design workarounds. Pentax got it right, Canon didn't. Note that the Papilio has no image stabilization and is relatively inexpensive (~$95).First the good news about the Canon. The image stabilizer works great. I have a tremor which makes it difficult for me to use binoculars at 8X and up. One push of the on button, and the image locks in place. There is no noticeable delay for initial lock-in and no noticeable delay when changing view. That's what you get for the extra ~$160 over the Papilio. Image stabilizer performance is solid.As other reviewers have noted, two negs for the image stabilizer. (1) It uses a CR 123 lithium battery instead of more common and lower cost AA batteries (which are used in the more expensive Canon IS models). (2) The on/off button is momentary on. Press and hold down to operate the image stabilizer. I bought these for a concert. Holding it down with a single finger for more than 5 min gets tiring. I needed to lock one finger on top of another for extended viewing; gets annoying in the course of an hour. A bit tricky getting the fingers positioned right to hold the button down while focussing. A full on/off switch would be great for extended viewing. On the plus side, the button is slightly recessed. It won't accidently turn on if you lay the unit down on a table with the button on the bottom.In all other respects, optically and mechanically, the Papilio is superior.I. OpticalThe Pentax has good optical quality edge-to-edge. Flat field, no noticeable vignetting or color fringes. Edges of lenses smoothly ground. Internal surfaces of lens barrel properly dulled, no stray reflections.The Canon is disappointing. Flat field, no noticeable color fringes but noticeable vignetting around the edges of the field. The internal surfaces of the lens barrel are shiny. Stray reflections are noticeable; mainly when viewing against the sky. Edges of lenses have minute chips; mainly noticeable when viewing against the sky. In optics in this price range, I would the expect the edges of the lenses to be smoothly ground and blackened, and internal surfaces of the lens barrel to be properly dulled.II. Mechanical(A) ShapePentax has a comfortable ergonomic shape. Rubber coating gives the right amount of grip, no goopy or tacky feel like some other rubber coatings. Canon is poorly shaped and uncomfortable to hold. Hard plastic body and smooth surface leads to a slippery grip when held with sweaty hands.(B) Interpupillary AdjustmentIn most binocular designs, there are separate right and left barrels joined together with a center hinge (like a door hinge). Each barrel houses an objective lens and an eyepiece. Interpupillary adjustment (distance between left and right eyes) is performed by flexing the two barrels about the center hinge.In both the Pentax and the Canon, the objective lenses are held in a fixed housing to accommodate their special features (close focus for the Pentax and image stabilization for the Canon). Consequently, there is no center hinge. The eyepieces pivot about the fixed housing. You need to pivot both eyepieces in unison. In the Pentax, the eyepieces are ergonomically shaped and the pivots are smooth, with just the right amount of friction to hold the final position. In contrast, the eyepieces in the Canon are awkwardly shaped and the pivots are stiff; you need to wrestle them into position.(C) FocusBoth units have a center focus. The focus knob on the Pentax turns much smoother than the one on the Canon.(D) EyecupsThe Pentax has helically mounted eyecups. You adjust the height by twisting them. There are click stops (three positions). The Canon has the el-cheapo roll-up/roll-down rubber eyecups.(E) Lens CoversNeither the Pentax nor the Canon have covers for the objective lenses. The Pentax has a two eyepiece covers held together by a plastic strap. There is a plastic loop so you can tie them to the neckstrap. The Canon has individual eyepiece covers (no loops), easy to lose. You need to unroll the eyecups to put on the eyepiece covers. So if you normally wear glasses and use the eyecups in the rolled down position, you need to unroll them to put on the eyepiece covers.Summary: Canon has a great image stabilizer. To maintain a low price point, they compromised on the optical and mechanical design. The Pentax, however, shows that, given the limitation of a fixed objective lens housing, proper optical and mechanical design is feasible at a low price point. If Canon could combine the Pentax design with its image stabilizer at a price point of ~$250, they would have a #1 hit.Note that the touted list price of $410 is well above that listed on the Canon website (just under $300).
I lost the 1/4" adapter that my Sennheiser headphones that came with so I needed a cheap replacement. This works as it should: fits perfectly, allows my headphones to sound the same with or without it, and didn't cost more than it should.
This laser printer was not much more expensive than a dot matrix printer and the quality far exceeds the DMPs. It has been trouble free for 5 years. If I ever need another printer, Okidata will be top on my list.
I have many APC UPS units in my home. I buy a lot of replacement cartridges. This one seems to work fine.
I bought this lens case after seeing other reviews that it would snugly fit my 55-250mm lens. I didn't expect for the snug fit to be the height. By taking out the padded disc in the bottom, the case just barely zip over my lens. The case is padded well, constructed well, but it is definitely for shorter lenses.
Consider this lens if you need a fast glass for low light and indoor use. A very good lens for events such as concerts and weddings. Image rendering overall is excellent. Images seem to pop with the right exposure. Very sharp over most of the range but a tad soft when wide open. Nothing that can't be handled with good post processing. Best performance is at f4 and beyond. Edges are a bit soft at 17 mm, but what wide angle isn't? AF is fast and accurate. I would have preferred a more robust lens hood, but it does the job. Overall construction is good with the use of modern plastics making it light and easy to handle. This is a good replacement for the Sony kit lens that comes with most of the Alpha series, although it is a tad short on the telephoto end. That has not been an issue for me. For the money this is a good investment and a good addition to the Alpha camera series.
I was forced to upgrade our family VHS-C camcorder (at least this is the story I offered my wife) because of my son's science fair project, which involved capturing incoming video from a CCD video camera coupled to a microscope, and recording the capture to DV tape. Our old VHS-C camcorder didn't have any video-in capability, and obviously wasn't DV. This unit from Canon also offered the opportunity to film in high-def. That wasn't critical for our project, but I figured this is where all camcorders are going to end up, as we fill our homes with new HD TVs, and our landfills with old lo-def CRT-based TVs. I'm all for future-proofing a purchase.First problem: no firewire DV cable included with camera. If Canon can include a mini-USB cable, what's the big deal to throw in the firewire cable? C'mon, Canon---I expect more with a thousand-dollar camera.Second problem: no video capture software included in the box. At the time of my purchase, there was a mail-in promo that entitled you to get a free copy of Pinnacle DV. Who knows how many weeks that may take to arrive. It also required that you cut the UPC off the box---not something I'm happy about doing until I'm positive I won't be returning the camera to the store and picking out a different one. If digital cameras can include a copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements in the box, why can't Canon make arrangements to put Pinnacle in the box too? Irritating hoop-jumping for the customer.Third: agree with other owners that the provided battery (and lack of a standalone charger) is also skinflint on Canon's part. Honestly, I'm not surprised, since pretty much every camera manufacturer I've ever seen plays the let's-make-some-extra-dough-on-worthwhile-accessories game these days.Ultimately, it's all about picture quality, and I haven't been disappointed in this regard. Took some family footage to break-in the camera, and showed it on our hi-def TV---terrific. The image stabilization worked pretty well. Didn't stress the camera with low-light shooting, so I can't comment on that. Agree with others that the tiny size of this camera makes for lots of itsy-bitsy buttons crowded together, which not everyone will like. I'm getting used to that. Now the main issue is learning all the features. It can take awhile to punch your way through the setup menus if you want to remove the date stamp, step down from 1080p to a lower def, or do anything else in the way of configuration. Ultimately the processes are all pretty logical, but the camera has so many options, expect to spend some time wading.
I should of been able to buy one protector, not a whole pack. The protectors should be cut to size when you buy it, I should not have to cut it myself.
Good price, does what it's suppose to, and no complaints. It has a flexible head that allows for fish eye or other convex lenses, very happy having the pen and throwing out the lens cloth.
I had these for some time and they were just stolen. I am going to get them again. First off, I am a light user. Once a week kind of light user. So I never ran into problems with durability, wires breaking, etc that others have reported. Here's why I'll be getting another pair:1. They fit really well and there are many choices included for different ear canal sizes so likely you can get them to fit your unique anatomy as well.2. They look cool- I know, who cares but mine did and I like it. Mine were that sweet gunmetal color but I have seen some pictures where they look kinda greenish-weird. Mine weren't but maybe the ones they are putting out now are.3. They sound good. I don't listen to a lot of techno or super bass-heavy hip hop so for me, the bass response was really good. Surprisingly good, in fact, in that I couldn't believe that in ear buds could produce decent bass. It won't rattle your jaw but if you want that, you want big speakers sitting on the ground, not little buds in your ears.4. They feel and look sturdy. Obviously much better than the crap buds included with your ipod or MP3 player of choice but they seemed rugged to me. However, I have seen other reviewers complain about build quality. I never skated or skied in mine and they were never exposed to any force. Just not how I roll.What didn't/don't I like? The little pouch is champagne-gold vinyl is pretty cheesy and the little spool thingy to wind them on doesn't really work. That's really about it. So I'll be getting another pair of V-MODA Vibes in another color. Those black and red ones look pretty sharp.
It does what I expect it to do. My cell tower is about 30 miles away, barely usable without this booster. The indoor and outdoor antennas need to be separated as much as possible and the outdoor antenna needs to be as far from your phone as possible for any system like this to work best. Sometimes my phone needs to be &#34;rebooted&#34; to make the best connection, otherwise I get complaints that my signal is breaking up, as the phone doesn't fully connect to the booster if I walk into the bubble with the phone already on. Make sure to protect the amp with good quality surge suppressors on both the AC line and the outdoor antenna, lightning kills.
Its getting real boring say the same thing over and over. First rate on service and first rate on quality.
I'm finding that purchasing batteries for my D200 and D700 would eat up a great deal of money if i didn't shop for the best price without compromising quality. The maker of this battery offers both: great price and the quality that I was looking for. I shoot constantly when I'm at the races in Monterey and Sonoma and need the batteries to perform for at least 1000 shots before I have to replace them. I'll test the life of these batteries mid-October. I'm sure that I won't be disappointed.
Bought this for $25; a pretty agreeable price to have 4GB worth of data carried around with you in your pocket. I am quite pleased with the product thus far. The thumb-slide that slides the USB jack in and out was a little frustrating at first--you have to be fairly measured in how you press it, otherwise it just won't budge--but I'm getting used to how to move it right, so it's not much of a problem.The only other complaint I can really think of is how difficult it was to remove from the packaging (but then, what computer product doesn't seem to have that problem these days?).I do have a concern about the metal casing, as other reviewers have mentioned; I have heard of what can happen to USB drives like these in regard to static electricity discharge. (In an attempt to counteract this I have actually made a wrapping out of electrical tape that goes around most of the surface for the drive. I suppose that's a bit extreme, but I keep some fairly important data on this and I don't want to risk losing it--though yes, I do keep backups. Perhaps some reviewer more versed in the intricacies of static discharge can give me some idea of whether this wrapping was a good/bad/futile idea.)Overall, good product.
The buds that came with my iPod don't fit my ears great, especially the left one. So I ordered these as they have different 'sleeves' that fit over the bud and then into your ear canal. I thought I would be upgrading the sound quality as well, as the ones that came with the $69, although they sounded good, couldn't be top quality for that price. When I got the Sennheiser CX300-b's, I first installed what I thought would be the correct canal 'sleeves'. This worked perfectly! Now the buds fit both of my ears with a good snug fit, and I was ready for some sweet musical quality. My disappointment was when I turned my iPod unit on. I immediately heard a hum, even though I hadn't even started playing music. When I turned the music on, what I heard was a 'tinny' and somewhat shrill sound. This was not what I expected at all after reading great reviews all over about these. Yes, I didn't like the uneven cord between the left and right bud. And yes, there is this 'noise' generated when you run the cord over any clothing or tap it. Listening to these was 'very' fatiguing. I can listen to the iPod buds for hours and enjoy every minute. I couldn't listen to these for more than 5 minutes, and the bass was extremely poor compared to the stock iPod buds. I've owned a full size pair of Sennheiser ear-phones that were very high quality. I don't if I got a bad pair of Sennheiser buds, but I returned mine and I'm not going to risk another shot. So I'm stuck with my stock buds that don't fit great, but I appreciate the sound more than ever.
It would be nice, since this item is billed as somewhat different from the others, to have a picture of the clip on the back so I could know what I'm getting before I buy it.
I bought this 6 months ago, so far no complaints. It also played some DVDs which my previous Daewoo did not. I heard from many of my friends that the branded players like sony, philips are not playing discs with small scratches. This player never gave me any problem with discs with so many scratches also. But, I observed that some times it loses the volume. If you unplug the power and plug it once again, it will be fine. There are so many options for mp3 discs. We can organize play lists, set to stop after playing one folder or to go to next folder. Best choice for the price.
After reading all the stellar reviews in top video/audio magazines covering this Pioneer plasma television and it's big brother, the Elite, I was not sure the differances between it and it's rivals would be that noticable and worth all the hype. A trip to my local Best Buy proved that, indeed the price is worth it. The picture quality and the black levels of this plasma are amazing. With text on the screen, the lines around each letter or number are smooth and without smear or pixel blocking compared to just about any other set within the store. The blacks were just that...BLACK. Clear and clean, not gray or any other shade. The complaints I've heard about a buzzing or humming coming from the screen also proved completely false. Without a doubt, Pioneer has the best looking picture, hands down. Always worried that what you see in the store will not look as good when you get it home, I have now had this Plasma in my home for over a month, connected to HD cable and I must say that I am very impressed. I have never reviewed anything purchased on Amazon but with this Plasma, I just had to spread the word. I was worried about ordering something this expensive and fragile off the net, but it arrived on time and without a problem. I'm glad I took the time and did my homework. If you consider yourself a "videophile" and love a beautiful picture, do yourself a favor and check this Pioneer out for yourself. My friends and family are all amazed, you will be too.
The Port works as advertised. Its easy to use and dealing with this company was great. I received the product in a few days and started using it immediately. I advise anyone to use this for the I-pod shuffle, and to use this company.
Bought this in July. It's been lying on the floor out of harms way for 5 months connected to what it is supposed to be connected to. All of a sudden one of the outputs to the speakers started messing up, bad connection, buzzing sound out of the speaker. It works ok most of the time, but every once in a while if it moves it'll do the buzzing again. So I have to move it till it stops and hope nothing moves it again. It works, but seriously, there shouldn't be any connection problems when the part just lies in one spot.
What can I say? They're HDMI cables. They work, and the price is excellent.
I bought this camera last year (2000) for use at work to take pictures of product defects for quality improvement. Our buildings are dark and the products are dark grey. Using the flash, different angles and the software to enhance the photos, I found this camera to be great. Granted, the downloading is a bit slow, but hey, at work I'm getting paid! After over a year, this camera is still working great. No complaints: I'm no artiste, but I know how to use a camera. If you do too, buy it.
Tiffen 72mm UV Protection FilterThis filter both protects my lens and enhances picture quality at an unbelievably low price. Thank you!
Item was defective out of box - no power to radio through dock. Radio works fine when connected to AC directly; the dock has some defect that disrupts power.Contacted Amazon for replacement but I was informed that Amazon has placed the product under review due to the high number of complaints received about product being defective. Every product has a few go bad, but the high numbers here suggest a wider problem.
If there were other options for a 12-24mm lens, I'd rate this one lower. I just returned from a trip taking about 2,000 photos. This is an excellent lens for interiors of large churches, facades and expansive landscapes. But, on my D70 I often could not get it to auto-focus in order to take the shot. I missed a number of great shots because of this. It might be an issue with my camera, but my 28-300mm Tamron had no problems. I do like the ability to pull the focus ring towards the body to enable Manual focus, and that saved some shots - but only after 5-10 seconds of trying to allow the camera to focus itself. Otherwise, no problems to speak of. This lens spec coupled with the 28-300mm would be all I'd recommend if traveling light.
The games I purchased cannot be downloaded due to a wrong software version. No comment from Apple how to fix this.The edges of the ipod are sharper than the old ones.
The one i ordered is also indeed version 2.0 and it arrived in 3 days even though i didn't pay for expedited shipping. Really, you can't get better than that.
It seens like a good product, but I returned it for the rino 530 hcx so I could have a combination walkie talkie and gps.
I just installed Creative's Live Ultra Webcam and Live Ultra Webcam Notebook Version on my two computers and tested our videoconferencing with each other. The true USB 2.0 connection struck me as an advantage in purchasing this item. For the most part, I am happy. The quality of the video is good. I activated the feature that causes the camera to zoom in and out automatically to track the face of the user, and it worked quite well in "continuous" mode. There is one clear glitch, which is that on both of my computers (Win XP) I cannot get the computer to recognize the cam without disconnecting and reconnecting the USB connection each time I reboot. Creative's tech support people initially suggested just reinstalling the software, which was the lazy way out and did nothing but waste my time.I used Yahoo Messenger to arrange the videoconferencing. I found the instructions for doing this pretty useless, but eventually I figured it out (I think). Making the connection is one challenge. Getting the connection to work at a tolerable speed (what Yahoo calls Super Webcam mode) is darn near a mystery, though with enough trial and error it happens. (Given that Creative Labs promotes Yahoo Messenger and vice versa, I cannot fathom why so little attention was given to instructing purchasers of this webcam how to use Messenger. Companies that make add-ons routinely make silly mistakes with instructions that only serve to drive up their costs of service and aggravate their customers, but that's a broader subject.) I have a personal firewall via my virus software, and I think it may have helped to ratchet that back.Modest irritants aside, the product itself seems very solid, and once you get it working it's easy to use the features and the quality is good.
Unfortunately, I discovered that this cable won't work with a computer running Windows Vista. This isn't the fault of the cable manufacturer - they say so in their user's manual - but Amazon should make this clear on their sales page - they don't mention any such limitation.
I bought this unit for the sole purpose of watching DVD's on a 19" Dell LCD. I figured the movies look great when viewing them from the computer on this LCD, I'll buy a converter and replace the TV in my bedroom with a LCD setup. I thought it would be a cheap alternative to a LCD TV.The setup was very easy. Just make the proper connections and select the correct source, either on the unit or via remote.I first hooked the TV Jockey up to a 17" Dell LCD and a DVD player. The picture quality was terrible. It was worse than VHS over coax (I used S-Video for all my tests). I also tried this unit on a 15" Dell LCD and a 17" CRT monitor. The picture quality was still unacceptable.After looking through the manual, I realized this unit was only outputting in 640x480. The native resolution on the 17" LCD was 1280x1024, no wonder it looked so bad. There was no way to change the output resolution.Also, in the manual it said the TV Jockey does not work well with LCD monitors! If I would have known that from the specs on Amazon, I would have never bought it.In the end, I ended up returning the unit to Amazon (great customer service!). I'm looking in to getting a "TV Box" unit from AVERMEDIA.I would stay away from this unit unless you don't care about the picture quality.
I was not able to get the product to work as envisioned. I spent a lot of time entering in the product codes...and found out that not all buttons worked..it was just a waste of time for me. Very frustrating. I am going to stick with my original remotes..the key is to have a dvd and tv made by the same manufacturer, and so on.
I am happy with my quickcam Fusion but for some reason of another I was expecting a little more. I had a creative ultra live and I replaced it with this one. Well i was happier with the creative product. I do like the built in microphone of the fusion. Over all, I am satisfied.
Fits perfect on our canon lenses. Fits kit 18-55 and 70-300 lenses. Ships in hard protective case with foam inside.
This is just outta this world..After you get to understand how to use this..You'll love it..It's just ashame you can't drag and drop everything you want to from your computer.. And you will be spending some more money to download some good stuff from an on-line web site..Amazon did have the best price, for sure.
I was looking for the advertised 20% increase in g-range, but ended up with MUCH more than I expected. I'm very impressed with this card's range. The Belkin software's another story. Don't bother installing Belkin's client software if you don't have to.
The Startech Parallel LOW PROFILE card works great in Windows XP: no conflicts, easy install, and works transparently. However, the card does NOT ship with XP drivers, they must be downloaded from the Startech.com website. Also, I did not know that &quot;Low Profile&quot; referred to the size of the back-plane mounting bracket. Careful, this means that this card will NOT fit in standard case slots that are in more than 90% of all computers made. Luckily, I found a full-length bracket with the correct opening for a parallet port in my computer boneyard and was up and running in no time.
The extra buttons for paging back and forth are a nice touch, but the mouse itself is somewhat bulky and large, and after a few hours of use, my wrist starts to seize up (no one-handed typing jokes, please). I've had to scale down to a Logitech Optical Mouse instead.
No need to blab on, its a solid tripod, really heavy and lacks a handle for easy carrying. Otherwise its stiff and tough and plenty tall.
needed a new case to protect my Palm T5. Ordered a replacement and it looks like brand new. Excellent service and product.
I got this one a while ago and it is a really good purchase. It comes with an adapter that my pc couldnt read, but the card itself is great. Everything that was noted under qualifications was correct, and I am quite pleased.
Got this for storing movies, music, & game saves. I got this mainly for the PSP I own, but I do use it to tranfer files from work to home. It works like it should.
quality of picture and TV in general is very good, would definitely recommend it. The only thing that i dont like so much is the exterior appearance, my samsung 46" looks much nicer, but as this is the only downside:Definitely worth the buy !!
Wow and WOW! I didnt get the same machine as many of the reviewers here. MC340 did operate out of the box. BUTTTTTTTT- //////////////////The maps for my area are seriously out of date. From my house to the hospital it wants to take me through the middle of the JMU campus or on roads that havent existed for at least ten years. I go online to see about map updates and they are not available. Sometimes it even tells me to make a turn on a road that is perpendicular to the one I am on??? I would be very hard pressed to recommend this to a friend or to buy another Garmin product.Roger-Harrisonburg VA
Mine was great for the first year, but then it stopped switching between sources. BTW unplug the unit and plug it back in and it often switches sources (what a fun way to switch DVI sources!) I expected more from Gefen for the initial price of over $200 at the time.
great case, battery, and strap. just wish the case had a separate pocket for the extra battery. it fits in the case with the camera with some persuasion though.
I love this thing! It holds my shuffle in a sturdy encasing and goes right on my keychain.
I have been searching for a reasonable pair of earbuds that were either smaller than most or of squishier texture to wear when my Sennheisers are inconvenient (especially to go to sleep or when my hair is still damp after washing, cuz we all know what Headphone-Hair looks like!). I have tried several different brands & styles but all were too large/plastic to be comfortable in my smallish ears. I am critical of sound too, Bigtime! I ordered both a pair of these JVC gumy phones (black) figuring that the texture would be squishy & more comfy, & also a pair of the Koss Spark Plugs because they were both reasonable & had fairly good reviews. I actually thought that these would be more squishy & alittle smaller than they are, but if worn loosely, they are not Uncomfortable as most & the sound is GREAT, quite a bit better than any of my other buds that I've put up with over the years! The Spark Plugs have GREAT sound as well, but actually made me a bit naucious after wearing for about a half hour, even when worn loosly (?-maybe I had too many ear infections as a kid or something?)!These gumies could be a bit more "gummy" & just a bit more petite for my ears, but for the price, I won't complain since the sound & volume is better than anticipated. Just FYI, only the ear pcs are black, the cord is white all the way up to them. Nice quality gold "L" plug too!
I bought these speakers for my MacBook. The MacBook itself has pretty bad speakers - they're very quiet and have a small range of frequencies. Now I can just plug the Tritton system into my usb port and enjoy music and movies with a very decent sound quality. The volume is great for something this size. It's also very convenient to take pretty much anywhere. And for 30 bucks I would recommend this to anyone with a laptop. Great buy!
Maximum Security is one of those books that generate a lot of debate among readers. Business management types (AKA suits) would conjecture that the book is simply a nefarious cookbook for those who want a quick and dirty introduction to hacking and systems penetration. Engineers and experienced systems administrators would argue that the book is not deep enough for their needs. Both sides are right.For the most part, Maximum Security is geared toward systems administrators who need to know how to secure their individual systems, but lack experience with information systems security. Those who are learning about information systems security and want to get their hands wet with hacking tools and concepts will find Maximum Security a good starting point. The book is an interesting read and has loads of information, including a plethora of links for further information. Each chapter lists many tools (both black, gray, and white hat) and additional resources for deeper information. But, those readers who want to understand how to design and engineer secure systems will likely find that the book does not meet their needs.In Maximum Security, the author (Anonymous, with help from13 contributors) discusses an overview of systems security, and then describes the line of attack a hacker would use to penetrate a system. The downside to having so many contributors is that, with so many different authors, there is not a consistent style and methodology. (A similar title, Hacking Exposed has only three authors and a more methodical and systematic style). This lack of consistency between chapters is not a major concern when looking at individual systems, but when attempting to secure an enterprise with a single methodology, such an approach is often problematic.The first three parts of the book provide a generic introduction to information systems security and the various threats and vulnerabilities associated with it. Parts four and five get into the nitty gritty of how attacks are carried out. The authors detail vulnerabilities and shortcomings of different types of systems, from firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to network operating systems (Solaris, Windows NT/2000, NetWare) and routers.Chapter 20 provides a good introduction to the various issues with Unix security. While a lot of different topics are discussed (file system security, network services, host lockdown, and more), none of them are discussed in comprehensive detail.Nicholas Raba, the author of Chapter 23 on Macintosh does a great job of destroying the myth of the presumed security invincibility of the Macintosh platform. Many people have the false assumption that the Macintosh is somehow more secure than Windows NT and Solaris. Raba astutely notes that for every hack that exists for the PC, there is an equivalent hack for the Mac.CD-ROMs that accompany books are often of dubious value and only increase the cost of the book. However, the CD-ROM that comes with Maximum Security provides links, tools, and resources discussed in the book that are organized by chapter. It also contains over 25 different hacking and security tools.One shortcoming of Maximum Security is that, although it provides hundreds of references and URLs, the reader does not come away with a clear understanding of the underlying techniques and methods necessary for the design and rollout of secure systems. The bulk of the book, with its underlying hacker mentality, focuses on security minutiae that make systems vulnerable. The book does not discuss high-level methods and strategies to resolve and ameliorate those security minutiae... Furthermore, Maximum Security does not get into the low-level programming details of how the described vulnerabilities work...Nonetheless, for those who want to experience the feel of hacking and use the tools that real-live hackers often use, Maximum Security is a good place to start.
Put a speed light and a pocket wizard on one of these and you've got some money riding on that clamp. I trust this thing to it's job and I don't have to worry about my investment falling onto a hard floor. Cheap insurance!
Standard battery unit for the Toshiba Portege unit. Not very impressed by the battery performance.
Okay, I got this product last week, and plugged it in, and since the beginning it's been making ticking/clicking noises while in use--even without the laptop being on it. Never having a laptop cooler before, I didn't know what to make of it.Since no one in these reviews have discussed this, I thought I'd make sure everyone knows: THIS IS NOT NORMAL. If yours is making this kind of noise, contact amazon to return it and get one that works. I wasn't sure if the 'slight noise' it makes included this, but figured I'd better ask amazon just in case--and I was right that something is wrong with it.I don't care that it's defective and brand new, I just want to make sure everyone out there is aware that this kind of noise that I'm experiencing is NOT right.I do love the product however--even broken or defective, it keeps my laptop table cool and keeps my hands from burning up! It's a great product, and I'm looking forward to one less noisy :-D
I bought this after moving my cable box and DVD player inside the cabinet of my entertainment center since the remote signal would not go through the doors. I literally had it hooked up in minutes, all you do is plug it in and place the receiver and transmitter ends of the wires where you want. It would be very easy to hide the receiver end anywhere around your TV. It came with an optional mount that I actually screwed to the top back of my TV.
The lens is okay only in low ranges. The motor is pretty noisy. The lock feature for the lens is good. But if you do not lock it and the lens is dangling, the tube slides to its maximum length on its own. The focus at high zoom is pretty bad, the autofocus would go to one side completely, then the next side before it focuses properly. If you try to move the lens on AI-Servo, you can feel the third party lens not integrated properly.
Well, I've had this tripod for 4 months now. I hoped (like many others) that it was a solid aluminum beast, but the truth is, it isn't. It's mostly hard black plastic. The plastic is OK, but it broke on me on the plastic where the legs connect to the central member.I purchased a Dolica Proline at the same time as this one. So far it has been a better, more durable tripod (overall).This one out-performs the Dolica if it's being used for shooting videos though.The Sony name is good, but this product is relatively brittle. I would recommend it only for someone who will use it for light-duty purposes.I give it 3.25 stars (despite the fact that it broke on me.
The product is a very good product. However, I wasn't thinking about battery charge when I bought the thing. It has an internal battery that I can't charge. No charger comes with it. The only way you can charge it is by plugging it into a powered system. For me, it was my conputer. It was nice in size though. Just a pain when you want to charge it.
For the price it is nicely designed and quality. I like the fact it comes with a plastic protective cover to prevent accidentally trip the reset switch to off. Adjustable mount plate will be nice since our servers are in cabinet style rack and mounting the socket facing out will not allow us to shut the door.
After trying several CPL filters of varying brands and attempting to buy one for "cheap", I came to the conclusion that the "You get what you pay for" rule is in effect here with CPL filters. This filter is by far the BEST of all the ones I've tried. A bit pricey, but the image quality is bar none. This is one I'm settling with.
This is a great little gadget for capturing spontaneous stuff. It is so small I take it everywhere and it's not obnoxious when you start shooting. You know how people freeze up or start "acting" whenever the camcorder starts recording. The DVS20 is less intimidating so you end up getting unbelievable bits.Don't be confused, it is not a camcorder, but then it's a fraction of the price too.
Considering an empty enclosure was about the same price I figured I'd go with this and if the speaker blew up (as mentioned in some other reviews) I would get an infinity for about $50 and swap that in. Well, the speaker hasn't blown up using my 250W RMS Monoblock amp yet (about a month) so I am still using it. Sounds fine to me - car rattle is very minimal (if any) but there's plenty of bass to fill the space (note that my goal was not to make ears bleed or shatter windows, just to get some solid bass to round out the sound). No doubt it's not the best you can get, but probably the best you can get for the price. This + Boss R1100M amp = about $100 bucks. Good sound at a cheap price = 5 stars.
I originally bought the Kodak Easyshare camera and printer dock as a bundle and the printer broke within a year. I finally found a replacement printer dock on Amazon which cost more than the entire original bundle. When I got it, it was also broken. The store I bought it from would not take it back. I had to send it to a repair shop on the east coast and I am still waiting for it to be returned. I may not get the printer dock I purchased back. I may get a refurbished one. That's their policy. It has been a frustrating experience and it isn't over yet!
Great product; exceptional reception even indoors and under forest canopy; easy to use software; highly recommend
Nice printer, works great, but it's probably my last HP. The cartridges that you have to use with this one are the 92 and 93. There is very little ink in these cartridges it's either 5 ml or 15 ml (1 teaspoon or 1 Tb). It goes incredibly fast. The cartridges are cheaper, but you buy a lot of them.To remark on the previous comments- there is an piece of plastic that swings out and has a little flap that goes up and this provides a platform for the papers to land on. The idea behind this printer is compactness.As for the print head on the cartridges--that's why the cartridges are $20 or more--the print head is on the cartridges. I have steered away from Canon because you have to replace the print head, but now am considering it. I have heard that you get alot of use out of the printer before that happens. So my next printer will be either an Epsom or a a Canon.
When Apple came out with the IPod, it significantly improved the quality of the digital lifestyle. They again made the best MP3 player on the planet even better when they added more choices of the iPod, increasing battery life and storage capacity. Now with the mini iPod, they have achieved in shrinking the best MP3 player down to the size of a credit card without taking away any of the original iPods features. Although this may be expensive vs. the new 15 GB iPod, if you have the money, grab one while you can. The sound quality is excellent, the mini has all features packed into a tiny size that is great for someone who does not need to use it as a backup drive to hold all their photos, etc. It has more than enough room to hold your music. If you don't care about paying this much, you can't go wrong. Apple did it again!!!!
This DVD drive did everything that it promised! A good purchase that won't disappoint.
Hard to feel the home keys through it, but it can be done. Good overall.
Con este kit si que siento segura mi nueva SLR, ademas, obtuve elementos b&aacute;sicos, el filtro de proteccion, y el bolso.
I used this for my razor phone and it was so difficult to take out of my phone that it literally cracked in half and I lost important photos on the card. I handled it carefully believe it or not and it still cracked. It seems that this card was so wide it couldn't fit in properly.
I own this digital camera-- thought that it would produce good pictures.. I am indeed dissappointed with this product. I would not recommend this product to anyone.. Now, I am looking for a new and good digital camera or camcorder.
Great Product! Ive had mine for over 3 years and love it. I think I may have ONE paper jam in 3 years.
The quality of this bag was really good .... nice leather and workmanship ..... but it was far too small for a wheeled bag. It looks much bigger on the site than it actually is. It is very narrow and would only carry minimal materials in addition to a laptop. I am going to return it in exchange for a much bigger, expandable bag.
I am not into the home theater stuff but do like my stereo. This receiver sounds great and the wireless PC connection prevented me from having to look for a CD player that can play MP3's. For someone not familiar with home theater, connecting this can be confusing. To me it would have been helpful if the instructions had said which connections can be used for stereo components (e.g., I ended up with the CD changer connected via the TV audio input). The receiver does sound great though and has some nice (but also confusing) set-up items.
I am visually impaired and I need alot of contrast to find things. My IPOD audiobooks are my main entertainment. I have purchased many IPOD protectors. I really like this one. I can find it. The texture makes even arthretic hands easy to hold. I guess you can't have everything, it is very difficult to get into pockets. But I'll take it. Other covers are less protective and I drop them more than the IPOD can take. The square window protector...I really like it but it wouldn't stay in. It is a loose piece not attached. The wheel cover is attached...I really like that however, it is now lost because I dropped it and haven't been able to locate. As you can tell I am really hard on these delicate electronics. It has alot going for it. I would purchase again. It arrived timely and well packaged. I would buy from this vendor again.
I received the speakers very quickly. I love them. They sound great! The best speakers I have ever owned. I can hardly believe the price was so low. Research and listen to these speakers before you spend a mint on any others!
I purchased these for my friend and she was really pleased with them. There was one case that was broken but otherwise they arrived in good shape and she is happy to have something to protect her cassettes. If she needs more I will not hesitate to order them from Amazon
I bought the M100 over the summer before my junior year in college. Just about every year I buy myself a new organizer (book) and have never found one to really fit my needs. So I bit the bullet and decided to enter the 21st century. Within the first week I was hooked. I take my palm EVERYWHERE with me! I keep all of my addresses and phone numbers in it. My entire class schedule, and I can take notes at meetings for handy access anytime. I have also found a piece of software online that allows me to track all of my classes and assignments making it easier for me to stay on top of all of my work. My biggest concern however was that apparent &quot;flimsyness&quot; of the unit. It just didn't feel like it could take any kind of a beating. This concern was put to bed however when (don't ask how) I dropped my precious palm 5.5 feet onto a marble floor. The flip cover snaped away (a feature, not a breaking point) and I rushed over, expecting to see a smashed ($). But no! I snapped the cover back on and it was as good as new. No problems at all. I am sure now that this can take a beating. A month into classes now and I don't know how I ever survived without one! If you're concidering buying one, do it! You won't regret it!
Small and convenient. Good sound. Need to reinstall the driver sometimes when change USB socket. It would be better if comes with a longer USB cable.
I use a headset for my work 20+ hours a week and decided to try this headset nearly 2 years ago when I got sick of ending my day with headset head. Over the ear headsets were REALLY uncomfortable for me, so I decided to give this a try in spite of a couple of reviews about its lack of durability.Well, as I say, here I am nearly 2 years later, using the one I bought way back then, and only replacing it today because my dog jumped up on me, snagged the cord, and the headset fell onto concrete and split the earpiece.This is the best of the many I've used, some quite a bit more expensive, for sound quality, noise suppression, comfort and durability.
I bought this. It does not include 1.5v as described. It switches between 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9 and 12 volts only. It does say it has a lifetime warranty on the package.
This was a very simple purchase, this item has a great price and It works!!What more do you want?
In an iPod world, Zune is the only serious contender. I travel a lot and thanks to my Zune I am not stuck watching the same ol' airplane movies over and over. Easily charges on my laptop or in an outlet. The only feature they need to add is a sleep mode. That way I can set it and nod off without fear of waking up to a dead Zune.
This is our 2nd Olympus Digital camera and was well worth the buy. Takes great pictures and is very easy to use. The flaw is the lack of a viewfinder. It is nearly impossible to preview the picture that you are taking in bright daylight, even with a "anti-reflective" screen protector in place. This seems to be a growing problem with new point and shoot digitals. I would have given it 5 stars otherwise. Nevertheless, it is a great camera with lots of useful, easy to manage settings built in.
This is an awesome deal for under $100.Pros:PriceFeaturesSoundCons:No handleNo mp3 CD playbackHissing soundPros:For the price of this unit, it can't be beat. I searched everywhere to find a good speaker system for my Ipod for the least amount of money and none compare to this.This unit has so many built in features. It has an FM/AM (I listen to AM talk shows and no other ipod speaker has an AM tuner), CD player, aux input, video output on the back, remote control.The sound of this unit is good. It's no match for the Altec Lansing IM7. I'm sure that blows this away. But it's also more than double the price of this. It also doesn't have the features as well. I listen to the radio as well and it's a nice thing to have a CD player handy so when you're in a party and a buddy wants to play their CD can do so. The sound is harsh at first, but after several hours of playing it, it sounded so much better. I guess you have to break the speakers in. There is a bass boosting switch. When it's off, the sound is decent, it gets better in the mid setting, however, on full it sounds good as long as you don't turn it up too loud otherwise it'll distort pretty bad. I find the mid setting to be optimal, even on loud settings. The sound also depends on the bit rate of your sound files. Most of my songs are 128kb and it sounds decent however it sounds pretty bad when you turn it up. But when I played an original CD, it sounds great. When I turn it up really loud, the sound doesn't distort at all. I know it doesn't sound as good as something from Altec or JBL but you gotta take into account that it's only $100. For $100 it sounds phenomenal.Cons:It doesn't have a built in handle. What it does is it has a strap that goes on the ends of the radio. The strap is nylon and I'm sure it's strong, but it feels flimsy. The unit is pretty heavy too, and that's without batteries. I don't like the angle of display. You have to look directly up on top of the unit to see the display. So if you're sitting across the room and you want to see what station it is, you'd have to get up and walk across the room to look over it.The CD has no mp3 playback. I don't really see this as a con since I'd put my mp3s on my ipod anyways and would probably never put one together in a CD since it takes up too much time. But still, the cd drive that reads mp3s isn't that expensive so I don't know why they didn't put it. I guess they didn't want to bump the price any higher. But I'd pay an extra $20 to have that feature.The unit has a hissing sound when using any sources except the CD. It isn't that loud but it's audible. It'll probably only bother me when I'm listening at extremely low volume levels. Other than that, the music will just play over it.Conclusion:It's irritating when people bash a product and say how much something that costs 2-5 times more is better. That's a moot point. However, when you factor in the price, it's an awesome unit. For all the features it packs, you won't find anything better. The sound is good and the unit looks really nice. If your budget is only $100 then this is the unit for you. If you have an unlimited budget, don't waste your time on this unit and go buy the more expensive units.
Not to familiar with this..husband is computer person..but since he's happy and our MacIntosh is happy, all is good in the world..
I now have my second and last Palm IIIC. They work exceptionally well and quickly become indispensable in getting oraganized. The battery goes a week or more between charges with heavy use. The problem is, The screens have lasted me exactly long enough for the warranty to run out. I don't feel that I was rough with the stylus, but at the point that my whole schedule and several databases were in the device, the screen would stop detecting the touch of a stylus. I think I will wait a few years before purchasing another PDA, so that perhaps the touch entry will become more durable, or the prices will drop. I can't replace a ... device every two years!
I've had this sleeve for about a month now and I absolutely love it. My Mac fits perfectly along with my iPod, cables, and a few other things. It has sufficient padding and cushioning and the zippers don't scratch my laptop. Although the AC adapter does fit, it makes it a bit bulky but aside from that it's great.
I bought this camera because of its price, the zoom feature and the HP name. I haven't been disappointed. The pictures I've taken have been crisp and clear with great color. The &quot;shutter&quot; (do you still call it that if it's a digital camera? hmmm) speed has not been noticeably slow, especially if you're on fresh batteries. It was so simple to set up with my computer -- I use Windows 2000 -- and I really like the photo editing software they sent with it. I also noticed that the batteries wore out VERY quickly, but this is a problem for ALL digital cameras. Do yourself a favor and buy rechargable batteries, and this will not be an issue.
second one of these I've bought. Got one for my 60 gb video and my wife wanted it. Bought her this 30 gb model. Excellent fit and appearance. Secure and well protected while still giving easy access to controls. Have tried several covers and liked this one the best. The clear hard plastic case lets my ipod be seen and the rubber trim around the edge cushions the ipod from accidental drops (it happens). Also the hinge is very secure for locking the case shut tight.
Great value for the money. Allows me to shoot pictures at a rapid speed.
This fits our camera like a glove. The camara has been dropped several times and the case has enough cushion to protect it.
I bought a router extender recently and it did not come with a patch cable to attach to my existing router. So on Amazon I went, scored this for much less than I would have paid at a local shop and got it in two business days with Amazon prime. Its a basic cable, it works perfectly.
I think this camera is a good buy, worth every penny. It is very versatile as well.
I've ordered not one, not two, but three different cradles from Amazon for my Fuji A210 and I still don't have one that works and includes all the correct parts. The first one didn't work--it charged the batteries for only 15 to 30 minutes which meant that I could only take a few photos before the batteries went dead. I returned it and Amazon sent me a second one but the video cord was missing from the box. Amazon then sent me a third one and it was missing the same cord that was missing from the second box. Since this is the only style cradle I've been able to find that is compatible with this camera, I plan to return the camera, the spare batteries, and the photo card to Amazon for a complete refund and then start all over again with my camera selection. Don't waste your time on Fuji products like I did.
These headphones are not very good. Very cheaply made--one ear doesn't work unless you wiggle the cord around. The sound is okay I guess and the volume knobs on the actual headphones are nice for recording music in our home studio but the quality of these headphones is VERY low...
I bought two of these-one for a girl at work who was leaving-so I could put our pictures on it for her (so she would remember us always). I bought one for me, too. They work great! You just have to be patient to figure out how to get the pics on them when you start out. There is a little hole you can press to refresh the system-which I had to do with the first one.
works great, scans at high resolutions even better than my needs. it came with software, half of which i actually found useful. best of all its cheap.
I am updating my review, this is a 4 star product. I had fits making it talk to the computer. Creative support did in fact have a solution and walked me through issues with XP and USB permissions. It took hours but it eventually communicated. Great product once you get it going. My daughter is thrilled.My original Christmas day tantrum review:"Christmas gift for my Daughter. Software will not communicate with the Zen. We own a Zen Micro and have enjoyed it for two years. This Zen V Plus won't talk to the computer after following the installation instructions explicitly. Web site support is no help. Hours wasted. Save your time and money go to another product."
Not really too much to say about a cable. The cable works as described and allows me to plug my computer into my 50" plasma.
Received my XTi last week. I'm just learning to use this camera and using it in the auto mode only for now. The lens that everyone said was garbage is good for a beginner like me. The picture quality is much better than my old Olympus Point and Shoot (16 years old!). I plan to purchase an additional lens for sports shots soon. I know I will enjoy this camera for years to come. It's easy to operate in the auto mode, yet has many advanced features as well for someone more experienced. Love the large LCD screen. I researched for months before making a camera purchase. For my budget range, this one had all the rave reviews. I love it!Great customer service from Amazon, free shipping, and I got a free Canon Printer! Ordered product on Sunday before President's Day. Received my camera by Wednesday. Amazon overcharged me by $[...]. I called and the rep credited my card with no problems. I was hesitant about making such an expensive purchase on the internet, but the transaction was perfect. I plan to order more photography accessories from Amazon.
Not a bad camera. No installation instructions in the box. But saying that it was easy to install. Only down fall is that the picture doesn't seem a clear as I expected. But for the cost I can't complain.
Works Great! Why spend $30 on a hdmi cable when you get the same quality with these?? DO NOT OVERPAY FOR HDMI CABLES!!!
Pros: Small; AAA NiMh batteries so you can always have some charged and ready.Cons: Slow shutter, bad picture qualityThe small size makes this camera perfect for snap shots, but the slow shutter limits the types of pictures you can take. I tried to use it to use it to take pictures of my nephew but I have to predict when he is going to do something cute a second before he does it or else I'll miss it. I know I can lock the focus by pushing in the button a little then depressing it all the way when I want the actual shot, but then that means I or my nephew can't move or else the picture will come out blurry. I wanted this camera so I can take spantaneous pictures, but it's only good for poses.
I bought this unit from my local Best Buy and ended up returning it a week later. It was a great little machine but the only flaw (which was a big one for me [never travel with originals, leave them at home]) was that every time I played a movie backed up to a DVD+R disc it would play fine until the climax of the film. Then it would start to freeze, skip, and sputter. It did this on EVERY DVD+R movie I played in it. Now I'm searching for a similar machine that actually works as it is supposed to. It's a great unit if you never need to play DVD media backed up from a computer's DVD burner.
Pros: Fast, easy to use, good scan qualitycons: None found yet
hard to get on and off, but did the job! need to take off when using some mp3 player adaptors like speakers or in the car.
Okay, so it's not perfect but I've had my VAIO for two years and I'd seriously consider getting another one in the future (have you seen the gorgeous new pink ones?)Yes, it gets hot sometimes. Cleaning with compressed air generally sorts that out.Yes, it has poor battery life. Depends how you use your laptop how important that is to you. I always have mine plugged in, so I don't care.It's still fast, still efficient. I've never lost power or data. And it looks great.
I've used this case for ten months now WITHOUT ANY scratches to my Nano. In fact, I like it so well that I bought the same (but larger) model for my new iPod Touch last month. The case is well-constructed, amply padded and does a great job of protecting the iPod without restricting one's access to the controls.
I recently purchased a new 60csx and Garmin now includes a 1GB micro SD card, tether, and a USB cable with the unit. I noticed some older reviews mentioned a 256mb card and NO cable.This unit easily fits on the handlebars of my BMW motorcycle, with the RAM mount. It is easy to use with gloves on and acquires signals much faster than my NUVI 680. However, the 60Csx takes about 45 seconds longer to calculate a route with the City Navigator maps than the NUVI with the same maps.Speaking of maps, you will need to purchase some type of additional map for this unit, the base map only shows freeways and major arterials in SoCal.I'd highly recommend this unit if you don't require a big screen to see the maps.
This is an excellent little table-top tripod to have. I have a Nikon D5000 and it works with no problems. Unlike a cheap plastic tripod that would fall over, this little guy is built heavy with rubberized feet to stabilize it. The rotating ball joint can't be screwed very tightly, though; you can still rotate the ball joint even when you do tighten it, however it doesn't fall over with the weight of the camera, so it doesn't matter much.A must have.
This detector exceeded all of my expectations for the price. It's already paid for itself. Also warns about trains, emergency vehicles.I would highly reccomend to anyone.
been using the product for 6 months now - battery time isnt great - I constantly need to recharge the battery. People always complain of an echo.
I recently setup my PS3 to stream media from my iMac. But, since iMac was on 802.11g wifi, and ps3 was connected at 100Mb, anything more than a small digitial camera video clip had terrible skippage.I considered getting an 802.11n gigabit router, but since the ps3/imac are in the same general area, and I have a perfectly capable and durable Linksys wifi router, spending $[...] (after rebate) on 1 of these was a no brainer. I actually had to purchase 2 due to my setup, and it was STILL less than most 802.11N gigabit routers.Result? Night and day difference! I am very pleased.
I bought this along with a SanDisk Extreme III 2 GB SD card. When the card is seated well in this reader, the performance is very fast. The difficulty is getting the card to seat. The only card I have problems with are the SanDisk Extreme so you might be tempted to say it's the card's problem however, that card works very well in every other device I have (camera, palm and wolverine.)I will ask SanDisk for service, but with the price, I'm not sure it will be worth any shipping changes that might be necessary. I will update with SanDisk's reply.Here is the update:When I got this reader, I was very excited. No drivers required, very fast transferring data, etc. What's not to like? Then my new SanDisk card arrived. I got a faster card to support burst speeds on my camera. This reader would only read this new card on occasion. The SanDisk site doesn't say this will only read cards up to a certain speed. I was expecting to use this with my new card.I went to SanDisk support. Here is their answer:The Extreme III card is not supported on your reader. You would have to use the other readers that you have tested your card in or, if the card is less than 30 days old, you may take it to the place of purchase for replacement or refund if you were told that it would work on the reader in question.For any other concerns, don't hesitate to email us again.Best regards,Najeer B.SanDisk Technical SupportI would change my rating to one or two stars at this point, but unless I delete this entry, Amazon doesn't appear to allow me to change it.
Well the 42" Plasma was great until 11 months later the picture went out and we only have sound. I have been in contact with AKAI for warranty work and have been very dissatisfied. I contacted them on the day it occurred and as of today, a month later, I still have a broken Television sitting in my living room with no plan of action. I was told by two different customer service representatives that if a service center could not be found in 14 business days that I would be issued an RMA# and would be able to exchange it where I purchased it. I called again last night (because no one has called, emailed, or any other form of communication) and was told that it was 30 business days? Even though I have been pleased with the TV prior to it going out, I can't with good conscience recommend AKAI to others looking to purchase electronics. I place great value in knowing that the company I purchase from has the integrity to stand by their product and will make things right when their product fails. Akai has little value in this department thus far.
This also made my cd drives disappear and ever since I tried to use it my new computer has had compatibility issues with everything. I have been in tech support hell for over a week. And if you are using any Adobe products like Photoshop or InDesign, run as fast as you can away from this tremendous waste of time and money and sanity.
This so-called "travel charger" didn't charge my battery. On the contrary, it seemed to DIS-charge it. I plugged this in, tried to turn my iPod on, and get the "Battery exhausted" error. I had to plug it into the computer and leave it there for 5 minutes to even get it to sync with iTunes. The reason why I bought this was to charge it WITHOUT plugging into the computer. But this didn't work, so it defeats the purpose. Oh well....I'll have to see if I can return this for a refund. I hope I can...
I just received this radio as a Christmas gift from my wife, and I'm only upset that I didn't ask for one years ago. The sound is fabulous, the reception is great, and it's clearly a very sturdy and well-made unit. The weight surprised me (it's pretty heavy), but is a demonstration of the sturdiness of the unit. I love this radio, and so does my wife!
These envelopes are as described, white, medium thickness, with a clear see thru window. They serve my purpose to protect the discs.
I'm really disappointed with the quality of this product. I was leery about buying this or a more expensive PDA for my wife because I've heard about problems with Palm PDAs. However the high ratings for this product on Amazon had me convinced that perhaps the QC had improved for the z22. My wife was extremely excited about using this as it had all the features she wanted and was the most economically priced one we found. After using it for about two weeks, it decided to stop working. It won't power up anymore. I just returned it back to Amazon. I'm now looking for something less flashy but definitely more reliable.
I thoroughly enjoy class 6 (a.k.a. 6 MB/sec) read and write speeds. Transcend is a respectable brand that provide respectable quality. Nothing much to complain about.
The Verbatim CD-RW is just your basic disc nothing new. Good deal though with the jewl case though.
This product and support is better to close shop asap to prevent further loses. The lady support I spoke to was not only limited in knowledge, she was arrogant and not user-friendly. I was feeling real good until I went through this lousy excercise, I have to take my hearth medicine to calm me down.
I bought this battery for an expedidtion. I already had a standard battery and an extended battery and there is such a big difference. The info lithium remaining battery time is very accurate and certainly helpful.
Okay, I had been usig a Dell keyboard but it became less useful over time. I decided to get a new keyboard to replace it and settled on this one. Some of the keys are a bit small but it works overall. The Alt, Windows, and menu keys are smaller than on other keyboards. They work, they're just small.
This is the greatest way to store CDs... bubble sleeves are removable and pop into CD cases for travel. Organize like a roladex... No more jewel cases with the wrong CD inside! Bring this back! I'm desperate for another one since my first Roladisc is full.
This is a great product. The larger base on the midi head gives better support. I wondered if I would get used to not having an arm like my old style head had, but it took just minutes to get used to the functions of this head. I feel in complete control now and couldn't be happier with this product.
For the price this is a very good cartridge, it prints good and it is very quiet. I am glad that Amazon.com has this service that we choose from.
I owned another brand cooker for 25 years, and I am so happy with my Presto cooker I purchased. I love the safety features and the clean up is easy. I highly recommend this product and also that you purchase it with Amazon. I have other items I purchased and I am happy with all of them.[[ASIN:B0063D1R14 NEW PRESTO 01362 STEEL PRESSURE COOKER 6QT
I'm using this in my Nokia N800 Internet Tablet. Totally compatible and works great.
Works great!! The size is perfect for me and I would recommend it to anyone that wants a compact but not tiny wireless mouse.
Great price for a 16gb SDHC class 4 memory card...works great right out of the package. Received order ahead of listed arrival date.
If there are strong radio signals changing rapidly, it cuts out, which is a hassle. If you're patient, it's a good buy.
I was recently in the market for a larger screen TV set. The 32 to 36 screen was going to be the perfect size given my family room deminsions. I was considering the Sony WEGA XBR, Toshiba, and Misubishi. Then one day as I walked through one of the retail stores in my area, I saw the Sony 43' Rear Projection Set. The compact size, the Larger Viewing Screen, Picture Quality, Enhance Digital Features and The Price, were very impressive. My search was over. It's been a week since the TV was delivered to my home and I can truly say that it has been a wonderful experience.There are a couple of things to be aware of: * Getting all the components connected can take a little time.* Limited space in the Stand for adding components.Overall I think Sony 43' is a great investment if your considering 32 to 36&quot; TV's. You'll get excellent picture quality at a better price point.
I purchased this housing for the older version of the nano with the metal backing and I have had nothing go wrong. I bought the headphones that are made for the housing and the first thing I did was fill up my sink and dropped in my nano, kerplunk. Works great. Works as advertised and with the sport armband you are ready to do intense workouts and jog in the rain with no worries.Overall, it's a great high quality product that protects your nano and is comfortable to wear. Just beware that your stock nano headphones cannot be used with the housing so you're going to have to keep in mind that you need to buy the H_2_O headphones to go with the housing.4 out of 5 only because the stock nano headphones are useless with this case on.
I bought these ribbons to fit my Casio DVD/CD label maker. This device writes directly on the media and is easy to use. These are the cartridges for it and they work very well. There are other colors but I chose the black. Amazon is one of the few places I could find that sell these cartridges. I am very happy with the purchase.
I received the product recently have yet to record. Excellent Price for the number of DVD's in package. Honestly, I bought because of user reviews.
I bought these earbuds after researching TONS of different brands and styles, and i'm confident that i bought the BEST ones. These earbuds not only sound AMAZING, but they are so comfortable that i can wear them for hours. The price wasn't bad compared to other high end earbuds on the market. A great buy for anyone looking to upgrade from the crappy earbuds that come with ipods.
I loved this television when I got it in Feb 2008 and enjoyed using it until it would not turn on at all, no power. TV was only 17 months old. Of course the warranty expired after 12 months and Samsung thinks nothing of having one authorized repair shop 100 miles away and charges $80.00 to just look at it. I guess Samsung makes products that don't last. Even though the warranty expired they could offer an authorized repair facility closer that wouldn't charge just to look at it. I thought LCD tv's were supposed to last for awhile guess not this one from SAMSUNG.
How can "molded rubber" DVD cases break as opposed to the standard plastic Jewel case? What more can be asked than having in my possession these lovely nearly unbreakable, quality presentation cases which are provided with room enough inside to house a pamphlet, and CD/DVD, while at the same time enabling me to promote my work outside (case exterior) with sufficient space enough available to easily designing my front and back labels all in one swoop? Two labels are easily constructed from only a single sheet of ordinary printed copy(Memorex Disc/Case label maker), and then inserting this single sheet (& two labels) into the case. Voila! No cutting, now two labels. I'm finding theseVact (7mm) superior cases, 100-pack, fit the bill not only in their cost efficiency & durability alone but in saving me time (on my other labeling projects) and money (cost to replacing the broken Jewel cases that I broke) as well.
I've had no problems with this cable after a few months. It seems to work just as well as any other cable, even ones that cost 25x more. Don't waste your money on those, buy this instead.
love it no cable ,i have a very small desk soo no cable mouse is what i really need for a long time and finally got one works very good ,10 +..
I replaced the 3.5 in the dash of my 2011 Toyota Camry with these DB351's and they more than exceeded my expectations!However, installing them was quite a challenge. I had to cut away a lot of the plastic from the Camry to mount these. I was only able to use 1 screw to hold them on. If you have a 2008-2011 Toyota, these speakers will work but be warned it takes a lot to get them to fit. It took me about 1 1/2 hours but for me the time was worth it! I had originally put in pioneer tweeters but they were too bright and I needed more mid's as well as some highs. These DB351's did the trick. The high's are very warm and not harsh at all! I couldn't believe the difference these little speakers could make to my system.I'm running Rockford Fosgate P1692 in the front and back, Sound Ordinance B-8PT sub, and Alpine KTP-445U Amp. I kept my stock head unit because I wanted my system to be stealth. This setup has provided me with very clean sound and punchy bass. I installed the whole system myself and learned a lot. If you are going to install your system yourself, get educated and watch some videos to help you. Cheers.
I got it 1 month ago and is great, i used on my Motorola slvr L7 and is great, no cons ......
Good quality bag. Same bag was found at local stores for double the price. Would recommend to anyone
Econ&oacute;mico, ligero, y veloz.Soy profesor y requer&iacute;a un scannner peque&ntilde;o y port&aacute;til que me permitiera subir con facilidad im&aacute;genes y materiales impresos a mi p&aacute;gina web. El LiDe 25 ha satisfecho de manera eficiente esta necesidad.Es port&aacute;til y c&oacute;modo de usar debido a que no requiere de fuente de poder. El software de reconocimiento de textos es muy eficiente, por lo que resulta sencillo convertir textos digitalizados a documentos Word. Su dise&ntilde;o es moderno y atractivo, y su funcionamiento silencioso. Estoy muy satisfecho con mi adquisici&oacute;n.
Easy to connect & feature packed. Installation is versatile with several methods to select from. You can direct connect in-line with just the antenna connection or plug into the audio input of your stereo radio or re-broadcast to a standard FM radio.Intuitive menu system. Captures the FM Radio digital broadcasts in your area for crisp, clear CD quality audio. There are no monthly fees with this type of radio reception. Many secondary stations are commercial free as the primary channel is the the same as the regular FM channel, just broadcast in digital format and the revenue maker for the station. Digital radio is CD quality when you're in range of a local radio station that broadcasts in HD. HD AM broadcasts sound like regular FM broadcast radio without the hiss, pop, crackle & buzzing that regular AM has.As with any FM radio, reception is local unlike satellite radio. When you are out of the broadcast range, the station will drop out. If your antenna is substandard, so will be your reception. Most car antennas work well with this receiver.It works like over-the-air television. You may have several channels for each station. As television may have channel 27-1, 27-2, 27-3, HD radio will show a local station as 99.9-1HD, 99.9-2HD, 99.9-3HD and may only have two channels or may have three or more. It just depends on the local station.This receiver does a great job doing what it's supposed to do. Good sensitivity, large display and a few ways to set up what it displays. I like this one better then some of the other units on the market that I've tried. I even made adapters so I can use it in my home, although there is a kit you can buy for connecting to your home stereo.All in all, a good HD receiver at a fair price. Looks nice too. I do recommend placing it out of direct sunlight if you can.
I purchased this digital frame as a Christmas gift. Before giving the digital frame, I copied JPEG photos from my computer onto an SD card, and added an mp3 file for the music. Some of my photos I needed to crop to 6X8 first, to prevent the black area on the sides or top & bottom of the frame. You can use your SD card (or one of the other compatible formats) right from your camera. No cropping needed except for the portrait views. It also has internal memory too. You can zoom in your photos. This digital frame is easy to use. It doesn't have many options, which I approve of. You can adjust the contrast and the length of the photo viewing. The volume is harder to hear if the frame is hanging on the wall. The display quality of the photos is very good. I also like the looks of the frame, and that is comes with a remote. The only thing I am disappointed with is that it described the power adapter to be an ac/dc 9v. I thought this meant it could be used with a battery. It doesn't. This is what I wanted, since this frame would be hanging on a wall. If you plan to hang your digital frame on the wall, I would not choose a smaller frame than 10.4. Other than the lack of clarity in the description of the power adapter, I am satisfied with this digital frame.
Does what it is supposed to do and does it automatically. A must have for EOS camera users
They work fine but they don't look like any Belkin brand cable I have ever bought before. They do not have Belkin logos or part numbers anywhere, even on the packaging. BEWARE!^@#&$&*
I wrote a bad review for this product by mistake. It was meant for another product. This frame so far has been good and was a great price.
After 2 years of my purchase I still see "The item shown on the Amazon.com is different than what they deliver. When I contacted the seller last time he says its Amazon's problem and the wrong image still shows on the site, its disgusting and I am shocked that neither seller nor amazon is bothered about their falling customer service quality."
I spent a lot of time researching before I bought this monopod, and it really fits the bill for me. I use it for my 70-200mm 2.8 VR Nikon lens and it's great. It's lightweight but sturdy enough for that heavy lens, and it's easy to adjust. I added a swivel head with Kirk mount on it, and then added the Kirk quick release clamp to that, and it works really great. I can swivel the lens up or down, and the lens itself can rotate to vertical position, eliminating the need for a ball head.Good product.
This is an overpriced Ipod to USB cable, if you need to connect your iPod to your radio, use any iPod cable and connect it to the radio's USB connectors.There is no sense on buying this cable if you can get other for half the money....the only 'plus' this cable has is the connector cover, but its not worth the high price...
I just ordered this keyboard/mouse combo. The 6 feet range is not the max - that is just recommended. I've typed from other rooms! The mouse is very precise, and everything on the mouse and the keyboard is very functional and customizable. These items come with batteries, which I have not seen on other products. I have had 2 minor problems - 1) it was a little hard installing with the mouse not working and 2) the media button does not support Winamp yet. However, this product is one of the best and should not recieve anything less than a 5.
Perhaps once everything goes hi-def, my plasma tv experience will improve. I have approx 25 hi-def channels in my area with the rest being digital. To start with, this was not my first choice. I'd originally tried to buy a Toshiba 50" but it was on national backorder and after approx 30-day wait, the online dealer I was working with said it was unlikely it would ever be available. So I bought the Samsung based on what looked like top notch specs and good picture when I checked it out at Best Buy. The picture I get on my high definition channels is quite good with the exception of nagging problems with occasional unnatural skin tones. This isn't always the case but happens often enough and is much more noticeable on the non hi-def channels. The picture that you see at Best Buy will not necessarily be what you see at home. But it still easily beats my 10 yr old 31" JVC. Shortly after I got the set, I noticed random fits of static in the audio. It got worse so I had to call Samsung for a service call. The service man also pointed out that we should be able to program the HP-R5052 to fill the entire screen no matter which channel I'm on. This option was "grayed-out" on virtually all channels. He also pointed out I'm also starting to get "burn-in" where the gray or black bars are at the edges of the screen when not watching a hi-def channel and I've only had this for 4 months. The set had to go to the shop for the repairs and we're in about the third week without it. It's probably good for us to find other ways to entertain ourselves but I paid for the thing and can't use it. Irritating. Samsung customer service was quite easy to deal with but parts order takes 1 to 2 weeks. Come on...are these parts coming by pack mule? If I had it to do over, I'd look much closer at skin tones before buying and probably choose something other than Samsung.
I would recommended this printer because it prints very fast and prints on all types of paper. I have had no complaints with printer so far. We bought it to use in our church office, networked to four computers.
Since I purchased this device I have not had reliable service from it. And trying to get help from Dlink customer service is a joke, none of them know anything about wireless routers. All they know is to cut and paste standard responses. And when I follow up, they don't read the previous history to see what was already tried.I never had problems with Linksys hardware. Remind me never to consider switching to Dlink again, it just doesn't work very well.
I love my Lexar XD512-231 512MB xD picture card, because it's does the job! It's great having enough room to do what I want, lots of pictures and video. I took advantage of the more space, for my 2005 family reunion. I had made over 248 items of pictures and videos. It is known that xD picture card has the highest capacity in one of the smallest formats,(...) It also the fastest data transfer speeds out there. Very compact, so very compact that it's very easy to lose! but the plus is that it comes with the a free 32MB xD picture card. [...]Pros:The Lexar xD-Picture Card is compact for smaller and more stylish digital devices. It's powerful for amazing memory capacity now, and increased memory capacity in the future. It's durable, making it a media you can trust with your most valuable data. And it's versatile, for unprecedented device flexibility. Lexar xD-Picture Cards - the most advanced digital media cards ever for the best digital images yet. High capacity and high speed tranfer rate, Small and compact for the most portable digital cameras, Durable and reliable, Capacities range from 64MB to 1GB, Panorama feature is supported by, Olympus stamped xD card, Compatible to all Olympus and Fuji xD-compatible devices, This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.[...]
I wish I had read the reviews. My first one of these was broken out of the box. About 20% of the left clicks didnt actually click. I thought it was a rare defect so I returned it for a replacement. After about 2 months, this new mouse is doing the same thing. I click and nothing happens, or I double click and it only registers a single click.What use is a mouse if it wont click!?
I labored over which unit to buy, Replay or Tivo? I went for the Replay because it [is less to purchase and has a lower monthly fee]. What a good call, Replay delivers! What I have read about both machines is interchangable, but the real prize is the commercial skip(Tivo does not have skip). The two most used fuctions for my family is the pause button and the commercial skip button. You will not go wrong with Replay.
an HDMI cable under $10. isn't that what this is about? I still remember the look on an associate's face at a big box store trying to sell me a $60 cable. it was hard not to laugh.I have had no qualms ever with purchasing an off-brand cable. they are so cheap that if it fails after 1 year i do not mind replacing. I think i only have one big brand cable in all my gear and that was a gift.The cable works as expected. the price was right. end of story.
Needed alot of RCA Cable, 25 feet did the trick. Item arrived quickly and painlessly.
At this point, I can't even count how many Logitech peripherals I've bought. They tend to make good stuff. What I like about this keyboard and mouse is that on a desk, the receiver can be somewhat blocked and still get a good signal. The range beats our older HP wireless devices.
The headset was exactly what I expected after reading previous reviews. The material is very thin and light - not something I would want to travel with. I have a large head, and the fit is very comfortable - very light on the ears. The sound is good, although I don't listen to quality music with them. The mike is two-way adjustable. Overall, I'm very satisfied.
I received my new DSC-H1 camera several weeks ago and just received this case. It works great with the option for either using on belt or over shoulder. There is an external zippered pocket for extra batteries and/or memory and plenty of room in the case for the camera. Nicely padded - quality indicative of a good Sony product.
This is the largest case I have ever had, but it fits my needs perfectly with room to grow. Very sturdy construction with a very protected main and computer compartment that fits my 17" Macbook Pro. The adjustable foam met my every need.
I've seen some bad reviews on here, none of which the Ipod Mini deserves. I got mine for christmas (6 months ago) and it hasent broken since, ive even dropped it a few times with no case! I take mine everywhere. Everything about it is perfect, i love it, everybody should own one.
Initially the ipaq 4355 had everything I wanted: bluetooth, wireless internet, a sdc slot for memory and a keyboard. It worked well for 6 months.After 6 months of normal use the screen "cracked" and stopped displaying the images properly. I sent the ipaq to HP assuming that it would be covered under the warranty. Instead the HP repair center claims that it happened because I put too much pressure against the screen causing micro-fractures and weeks later it finally broke, therefore it was not something covered by the warrenty.They gave me the option of paying $180 to have it repaired or pay them $80 to send it back to me unrepaired. Naturally, I took the 3rd option and paid them $0. I'll let you figure the logic of charging customers a fee to evaluate the problem.A few other people posted reviews of the screen cracking on this same model leading me to think its a design problem that HP is covering up. It seems that normal usage of the machine will cause cracks and the eventual failure of the screen.Definitely think twice about buying any HP product!
I use a Canon G3 as my creative camera and got this for my carry-everywhere camera. What I like is that its modes and menus are almost identical to the G3s, and while the lens won't zoom as much as the larger camera's, the extra megapixel makes up for it in cropping.Picture quality is terrific and the ability to choose how much, or how little automation in a camera this size is refreshing. Highly recommended.
After comparing the Creative Playworks DTT2500 with the Yamaha TSS1B and the Altec Lansing ADA890 for a 5.1 Dolby Digital system for the PS2; the DTT2500 was my choice. This compact desktop theater is very compatible with the Sony PS2, using the optical audio connector.I also have a mono VCR connected to the line in 1/8&quot; input using a single regular RCA cable with an attached stereo 1/8&quot; adapter (mono 1/8&quot; will not work). By setting the CMSS mode to Music and the Digital Surround mode to Digital In, it uses simulated surround sound well from a mono VCR/CableTV. This method uses all 6 speakers. Having a stereo VCR should give much better sound.If you play audio CD's from the PS2, it is best to use CMSS mode at Stereo (Digital Surround mode automatically is disabled). This method only uses the main left &amp; right speakers and subwoofer. Of course, you can play cd's with the same settings as my mono VCR and use all six speakers; the resulting sound will be expanded stereo.The main purpose of the DTT2500 is for the PS2 games, and here it excels. Twisted Metal Black supports Dolby Surround, and Dead or Alive 2 Hardcore sounds great in simulated Dolby. I just hope that more games are made with Dolby. We can definitely hear effects that were nonexistent when formerly using the RF adapter from the PS2 to TV speakers. Just make sure that you have the CMSS turned off and Dolby switched on.I have not yet used any DVD's, but it seems unlikely that any issues will arise.The sound quality is good for a low power system. You can overcome the louder center channel by adjusting its volume lower and the surround speakers volume higher. I find that I must also run the subwoofer at a slightly lower than normal volume or it seems to have a &quot;thump&quot; (could be due to room charasterics). Due to the small size of the left and right speakers, you can notice the lack in upper bass frequencies. If you like extra deep bass, the DTT2500 does come with a line level subwoofer output that will connect to a powered subwoofer and can be used simultaneously.Don't worry about not having a DTS decoder with the DTT2500. If you need to have it, then you need a larger, more power packed home theater system. The Dolby Digital 5.1 and Creative's Multi Speaker Surround (for simulated surround from mono/stereo sources) does the job just fine.The control unit is easy to understand and figure out what settings work best for the type of input used. One setting does not work for all formats, tweak it for your personal needs. All the adjustments are easy to make.Overall, its a great value enhancement for PS2 gamers; has good TV/VCR performance; and average audio CD sound. It missed out on 5 stars because I believe that the main left/right speakers should have been a 2way so it could include better upper bass response.
never received this product. continues to be out of stock for almost 1 year
I was greatly disappointed in the performance of this camera! I have an old intel pro webcam that completely blows the visual quality away on this cam! So....... I went to e-bay and picked up 2 more intels!!!!!!!
Had mine for 2-3 years now. Normal battery life so I can't compare my story to the "one star" stories. Like it well enough that I'm looking to purchase the power adapter now--but there's no owner's manual online that I can find and I don't know what type to get. It's been fine by us; bummer that Sharper Image is in bankruptcy.
I was in the market for a new tv and happened to stumble upon some projectors while browsing online and decided for a fraction of the price i could have a much larger screen.. Purchased mine used for $150 and couldn't be happier, bought a VGA adapter for my Xbox and after a little tweaking with the settings, the image is crystal clear.. Had to do some rearranging in my living room, I have my own personal theatre now
I chose to buy the NetGear router because it was about $10 cheaper than LinkSys, plus it got a great review from CNET. I was disappointed with the router, though. The connection drops to a really low speed all the time, and the farthest I've ever used it is about 30 feet with two walls of separation.Also, when my friend came over with his laptop, he was unable to even connect to my network because he uses .11b instead of .11g. Be warned, if you plan on using b and g simultaneously, this router is definitely not for you.In conclusion, I would recommend paying more for the brand that more people trust: LinkSys.Happy hunting!
when biking or running fast, the sound of the wind is very loud and drowns out the music, very annoying to have to turn up the volume to have to compensate, also kinda hurts my ears, I would look for a Creative brand one if possible ( plus wire is too thin/ long and gets tangled when running)
This was replacing another bad modem, so when this one would not hang up properly I did not suspect the new modem. It would disconect my computer conection, but wouldn't allow andy phone calls in my home unless I disconected the phone line from the modem. By the time I had time to check everything else, including the phone lines, too much time had passed and returning it would be futile. It was very slow too. I got a US Robotics to replace it, and it is 2X as fast, and everything with the phone line hanging up properly when done works great. Lesson Learned: Don't trust cheap, discount modems.
This printer continues to randomly crease the paper down the center. Have not figured out why or what causes this.
This is really a neat item.I cannot understand how the company Linksys has not perfected the software and installation for it, yet keep selling them lolI think they need a better help desk, there seem to be many things that can cause a problem including the anti virus, because you are sending the music through your wireless router, I guess mine is having a problem with that!My Amazon Purchase went well and the company I got it from had it to me in few days faster than expected!This product worked then did not work then worked then did not work....
I ordered this HDMI cable from amazon on 9-8-2008 and received it on9-11-2008..It does a great job connecting my new Samsung 46" TV to my cable service; very easy and fast. I chose the HDMI cable over the RCA cables that came from my cable service co. Best of all the cost was less than $10.00 delivered compared to local stores that told me I needed an HDMI vable that would have cost me well over $100.00. I am very satisfied with product and give it a five rating.....Gene
I dont see how a company could be going over a product and be ok releasing it with that kind of a flaw in it.. Dont get me wrong, if you have a seperate digital output, it sounds good, but i still am amazed that HK would allow their product to be released without HDMI audio decoding.. So that makes it so i cant hear some of my stuff like my pc...
I got these primarily for birdwatching, both on trips and in my back yard. The image is very clear and super-sharp. If you focus on a bird on a limb50 feet away (or whatever distance) even the leaves fore and aft are clear and stand out as on a slide. And the specs say close distance focus is 16 1/2 feet but its really more like 9 or 10 feet. I can use them on a feeder right off of our porch! They are though not small or light (medium-weight).I doubt you will be disappointed in these all-purpose Nikon 8x40 Action's
I love it! It works great. When I first connected it, it would only work intermittently and I thought something was wrong with it. The bluetooth dongle was plugged into a USB port on the back of my computer and was only about 3-4 inches from my wireless NIC's antenna. On a hunch, I moved the bluetooth dongle to a front USB port, and the connection problems were fixed. Bluetooth and wireless networks both work on 2.4 GHz, so be aware of that if you have wireless network on your computer. I'm going to get a USB extension cord so I can separate it from my wireless antenna without having to plug it into the front.It only took about 2 hours to charge up the battery, and I've been using it for about a week now. The battery condition still shows as "good" in the Logitech SetPoint utility. The manual says that the battery will last up to 2 months on a charge. We will see if that holds up.edit: I've had it for nearly 2 years now, and I still love it. It still seems to be holding the charge as well as it did new. It gets used every day for at least an hour or two, and only needs charging every 3-4 weeks.
If you have an s-video jack in addition to RCA, go with this. You'll get a cleaner signal. I'm using it to connect myVideosecu PC to TV Converter VGA to RCA S-Video Mac Computer Laptop to Composite Video Switcher VGA2TV 1L7to the TV. Works like a charm.
I ordered the black cartridge but they sent the light cyan. The packaging is confusing and it looks like the black cartridge on the package, but its the blue one. The side panel is black with a small blue dot. The manufacturer should change the packaging.
After seeing some of the negative reviews for this camera, I felt obligated to defend the product based on my personal experience with it.I've had my camera for over three years (since summer 1999) and have never had a serious complaint about it. In fact, it was given to me as a last-minute gift before my departure for a six month trip to China. I took people shots, landscapes, snapshots of architectural details... even took photos in the rain a few times and most of them turned out wonderfully.In 2001, I took this same camera to Italy with even better results. This camera takes very high quality pictures if you pay attention to how the auto-focus and flash function. Those reviewers who couldn't get the camera to take pictures were probably attempting to taking photos closer than the minimum focus distance stated in the manual.Nearly early time I have a roll of film developed, friends, family and strangers alike ask me what type of camera I use. I recommend this camera wholeheartedly to those looking for a convenient, lightweight model that takes excellent photos when you don't have time to fiddle with manual settings.Note: I rated four stars because it would be wonderful if the camera allowed for closer macros (flower and plant shots). Also, be careful not to allow sand or any particulate matter to get near the camera. If it gets inside, that may explain problems one reviewer had in getting the zoom to retract.
I've had one of these for 4 years. It's received fairly heavy use over that time with NO problems. Great in low or limited light-use situations. With a little practice, the manual controls are easy to reach and work very well. I've checked out the HD upgrades to this camera, and they really don't compare - yet. I love how good the footage looks in low- or poorly lit situations. (Sometimes you can't set up in your lights, especially when the CEO of a corporation only has 5 minutes to spare for a shoot, and it HAS to be in his/her office. If you don't need an HD camera, this little guy will serve you well. Why only 4 stars? The mic input is an 1/8' plug (which isn't a horrible work-around is you use high-quality mics) The placement of this jack isn't too good, and I've pulled the mic cord out by accident a time or two. Keep your heads clean and always monitor your audio with headphones. I also recommend a hard-shell case. I hope Sony will make a HD camera as good as this one soon.
I've only had my Sangean WR-1 radio for a week, and I can't say enough good things about it.First, I own quite a few radios (over 75 at last count). I'm not a techie or a electronics geek. I'm just a guy who appreciates well thought-out design, quality construction, and warm, natural sound.When I first unpacked the radio and plugged it in I was surprised at how much sound was coming out of such a small package. I'll admit that at first I thought it might be a little bass-heavy, but when I just sat back and started listening to different stations for a while I was pleasantly surprised at how balanced the sound really was. This radio is really easy to listen to.Sensitivity on both AM and FM bands is great -- about as good as any radio I own. Tuning is via an analog dial, and there's a little green LED to indicate when the station is optimally tuned. The only other controls are a volume and OFF/AM/FM knobs. The wood cabinet makes a huge difference in putting out bass that's powerful, yet tight. If you didn't actually see this radio, I don't think you would ever know that such great sound was coming out of such a small box.This radio is not going to blow you away with high volume, and it's not going to challenge the fidelity of a high quality component system, but if you're looking for a very reasonably priced and unobtrusive radio for your desk at work, a kitchen, a home office, garage, bedroom, etc., I cannot imagine that somebody would not thoroughly enjoy this unit. What a great gift.I've owned the competing Tivoli Model One for about a year now, and although I haven't done a side-by-side comparison yet, it would be interesting to do so.There aren't enough really good values out there. This is definitely one of them.
You may worry about cheap computer cords, but this one really is a great deal. The cord and connectors are solid, don't feel cheap at all, perfect USB 2.0 speed, and the length gives it access where ever you need to put your printer or what not. Don't shy away from the price.
I got these after reading an article in Motorcyclist and they have far exceeded my expectations. I got them to wear while riding my motorcycle and they fit well under the helmet, stay in while putting on and removing the helmet, and their sound isolation is such that I can leave the volume low and still be able to hear audio books and music while riding. Overall a great value. They outperform the custom molded earphones I had previously used at significantly lower price.
I had read all of the reviews on this product before buying it. When I received it I promptly opened it, connected it to both of our computers and the one printer and it works like a charm. I do have the switch box wedged between two heavy objects to keep it from falling over but other than that, no problem. I would highly recommend to anyone needing an A/B switch to get this one.
Since the day I've bought this device I was not able to make a single CD. I've been in contact with Iomega technical support first via email (took weeks) and then on the phone (available weekdays only from 9 to 5!). I've received numerous (sometimes conflicting) advises from Iomega technical support personal. None of the solutions led to a satisfactory outcome. The device ruined dozens of blank CDs.If you have a Toshiba laptop DO NOT buy this device. It took 6 months to find out that this device is not compatible with Toshiba laptops (the problem is the USB driver made by NEC used on some Toshiba computers).However, Iomega CD-RWs work well with Mac computers.
I don't have any issues with noise, like the other posters, and the progressive scanning is simple to use. I've viewed new and old VHS tapes, recorded with it, works perfect. I've played CDS, MP3s and DVD-R with no prob.I've had no problems using rented (and worn, scratched) DVDs and most of the time it works perfect. However, just about every other DVD I watch will "lock up" in the middle of a movie, (pausing, but the only way to release the pause would be to skip back a few frames and push play) not the DVDs-happens with new ones as well. The local repair shop apparently can't work on combo players and I would have to ship it to Sony on my own---not worth risking it to me, so I'll just live with that one prob.--other than that--I happened to get it cheap, because the older model I picked out was out of stock, so I got it as they just received it in store that day at the older model's price....so I think it was worth it, and I'm happy with it...
This product is made from quality materials and performs as advertised. It was easy to assemble.
This ball head is rated for 4.4 pounds but when using it in vertical position with my 200mm lens, the camera slips. My equipment weight is only 3.5 pounds, so I consider that a flaw and was planning to return it.The trouble is, the ball head is so extremely lightweight, I barely notice the weight of it, along with the Gitzo legs (Gitzo GT0531 Series 0 6X Carbon Fiber 3-Section Tripod with G-Lock), when carrying them in my camera backpack. The next size up is considerably heavier and larger, so much so that the tripod weight becomes noticeable. So even though it doesn't perform up to spec, I can't bring myself to return it.UPDATE: Perhaps the ballhead was completely flawed from the start. While using it with a much lighter 17-40 lens a month after writing this review, it slipped out of lock permanently. It's no longer usable and no longer under the return period. Looking into the Gitzo warranty it's not even clear if it is covered since "This Warranty does not cover labor costs". ???
With this set of remote headphones ,you can listen at one volume and others can listen at another volume . excellent construction and excellent warranty with Sennheiser . Batteries good for 4 to 5 hours and are rechargable .Batteries will last up to 1 1/2 years .This is a excellent product for the hard of hearing also
Good quality, a totally geek look, bulky and flimsy.Sound and mic pick up everything.It makes you look like a telephone operator or a nerd playing on WoW (perhaps like me).The DSP box is huge for what it's supposed to do.The compact folding is flimsy, when you set the headset down and it starts to fold back up.I have speakers and use a headset. So I have 2 sound options, problems can occur.USB function, I particularly do not appreciate enough. The USB sound controls my external speakers and NOT just the headset. Analog may not be as clean, but it is definitely more controlable. And they used to make one that wraps around the back of the head.Find a cheap analog Plantronics. I had one before for 19.99 and it lasted me about 2 years, but I tend to be rough with my things.
I work from home, so extended battery life on my phones is important. My seven-year-old phones were getting weak, but the new batteries have made a huge difference. They're like new.
This is the second Stick that I have purchased for use at a church. In one case, the alternative was to add another phone line to provide "dedicated" access to heating/cooling plant controls via modem. The Stick allows sharing of one line by modem, fax, and voice with calls routed appropriately and flawlessly. The Stick allows configuration for special situations, but the out of the box setup was perfectly adequate for our needs. So, setup was a snap; just plug it in, connect the lines to the correct ports on the Stick and you are ready to go. Vastly less expensive that the monthly cost of a new phone line.
I never bother leaving reviews, but this one gave me an opinion that was strong enough that I had to say something.Much like many other reviews out there, a lot of people complain about the placement of the buttons. Actually I think for the most part everything is fine except for the scroll wheel and the default left click. My problem with those two is, if you're using your index finger to use either feature, you have to really stretch your finger outwards to access it. If you tilt the whole device so that it reaches more easily, then the thumb buttons are now at an odd position. I do have to say though, I originally thought that a non vertical hand position would kill my wrist but surprisingly it didn't. It didn't save my wrist either. But creating finger pains isn't exactly a good alternative due to the uncomfortable positioning. Yes I know you can remap the buttons to different functions but that's settling for less as that means you're opting out on using the uncomfortable buttons.A quick little history on my previous devices. I've used regular mice like everyone else before all these problems creeped up on my hands. The most comfortable regular mouse for me is the logitech mx revolution. But eventually using that started to cause pain. I then moved onto the evoluent vertical mouse 3. That mouse is great and I still use it depending on what I need it for. However I recently ordered the zero tension mouse and I find that for overall usage, that one is the most comfortable since your wrist is at its most relaxed state. No twisting of any kind. Not only that, the fingers curl naturally along the device to reach the buttons. Some people palm their mice leaving their fingers straight, but for others with longer fingers it's a bit difficult to use a mouse without curling your fingers backwards a bit to accommodate positioning.What is the whole point of that long paragraph? This trackman doesn't allow your hand to be in a resting state and *may* cause more strain, or a different type of strain in addition to whatever problem you may already experience.While it sounds like I'm claiming that this is the worst pointing device ever, I'm just stressing on the bad points. It's definitely a solid piece of technology. Doesn't feel cheap, the ball is super easy to clean along with the insides where some dust may collect. All the buttons feel solid. Overall it's got heft so that the whole thing doesn't slide around during use. But build quality and maintenance takes a backseat if comfort isn't there.
It?s have a great look on my desk, the image is so clear, no dead pixels, have excellent perfomance in any king game, fps, simulation games (flight simulators, etc), to watch dvd original movies is perfect. I recommend this monitor for anyone who likes a great monitor.
I had to buy a router because Verizon replaced my modem with one that was not compatible with my old router (Motorola). I remember the problem that I had installing and getting all my wireless things to work with the old one and was NOT looking forward to doing it again. Supringly, the D-Link router plugged in and worked seamlessly with my wireless components. My laptop worked with no adjustments at all. My Wii wireless installed with just a change of password. My DSi worked immediately. The only problem that I had was my two old Nintendo DS systems. I called tech support, and within 5 minutes they told me what to do to correct it, and it has been working like a dream since. I would strongly recommend this router to anyone who just needs wireless for a laptop, game system, etc. It is truly Plug 'N Play.
So I read a review about this product not working because it lacks a support bracket. So I went to a local electronic store (Fry's) and asked about which dash kit to use and they recommended this model, not the 6505. So I went ahead and bought this one from amazon for my 2005 Jeep. Once it arrived I wired up my stereo with the appropriate harness and antenna adapter. After removing the factory radio, I realized the factory radio is secured to the dash by 4 screws. The actual radio and dash faceplate are all one piece, so with my aftermarket radio, I was trying to figure out how to secure the actual radio to the dash as the dash kit screws down with the four screws, but since this actual product lacks any support brackets, it didn't make sense at first. After flipping through included instructions (imagine that), it was actually a pretty simple fix. The aftermarket radio (Sony) comes with a bracket that is removable. That bracket actually secures to this faceplate and that then gets screwed to the dash, and then the aftermarket radio slides and snaps into the bracket. That way, the bracket is secured to the faceplate, the faceplate to the dash, and the radio snaps into the bracket and is therefore secured to the dash. So, basically, no extra support brackets are necessary. I know you can buy the 6505 that has support brackets, but this one actually works just fine. So for those of you new to this, you will need a wiring harness, an antenna adapter, and this kit. With that, the install is easy. I have only had it installed for a few days now and works great, but cannot comment on the quality of the product. It seems like sturdy plastic, and it should hold up. I have heard of other brands breaking where the kit attaches to the dash, so I am going to wait and see what happens. I will update this if there are any changes.So, a basic install guide:1. Attach wiring harness to aftermarket radio wiring. Use either crimps or solder.2. Attach aftermarket radio bracket to dash kit3. Remove dashboard cover (varies by make/model)4. Remove factory radio, disconnect wiring and antenna5. Attach wiring harness/aftermarket radio wiring to factory wiring6. Attach antenna adapter to factory antenna cable7. Attach dash kit/bracket to dashboard (make sure to keep the free ends of the wiring and antenna cable accessible)8. Re-attach dashboard cover9. Attach wiring and antenna cables to aftermarket radio10. Slide aftermarket radio into dashboard kit/bracket until it snaps into place.You are done.*It is a good idea to remove the negative terminal from the battery whenever working on your vehicle to avoid electric shock*
I'm pretty disappointed in this HP box. I like the fact it is compact but it's clear this little box has hardware issues. I've had the motherboard replaced already and started having flickering issues since month 10. The 1GB memory (not expandable) simply can't handle the "load", if you want to call internet surfing that. Stick with Dell.
I had this 6 months (which is how long it takes to figure out how to use it!) and the backlight is no longer working. So I can't see the time, without a flashlight or lamp!
it was shipped promptly, but the tapes were broken and it was to much of a hassel to return
No problems with the set up. Internet speed is pretty fast with 2-3 devices connected. I'm not a gamer and don't use the wireless connection for streaming/downloading media. No problems connecting through my apartment.
I have had my Z1 for a year and a half, and it is great! The 10x optical zoom is outstanding, and makes for the best pictures! I could never go back to another camera without the 10x or greater zoom now. I have taken thousands of pictures and had no problems with this camera. I purchased mine for $400 and it was well worth it. I love that you can use AA batteries, in case my rechargeable batteries die unexpectedly. And, when reviewing cameras I found that this cameras lag time was short compared to other digicams. My only negative with this camera is that the lens cover is not sturdy, and broke within the first month of having it.I love this camera so much that I am now going to buy my husband one to use for his job! Shhh, it's a surprise!
I don't mean that the batteries run low, but rather they stop taking a charge.
Speakers sound fine, but I was disappointed by the iPod "bracket." It's just a stand and does not charge your iPod, which is what I was looking for. Had to buy that separately.
Scanner was everything I needed, and i like epson I used a perfection 2400 for 12 years and I bet I have done thousands of scans on it and I expect better from this one
The Brother ink cartridges are true to color and look great printed. My only dissapointment is that the colors don't last very long compared to other home printers I've used in the past. If you buy the MFC printer, go ahead and buy at least 2 cartridges of each color.
All I can say is wow; everytime i turn on my xbox. The crisp clean picture looks awesome whether the sun is beaming through my windows in my room or the lights are on, no glare at all. The size is perfect for a small to medium sized room. I purchased the articulating wall mount with it and had the t.v. hung and ready for action in appx. 40 min. No dead pixels, scratches, dings, software problems. Besides the tv, the only thing bad I can say is that the free shipping from Eagle took about 2 weeks!!! If i'd have known it would take that long, i would've payed the extra money to have 3 day shipping... The HD channels from cablevision look great, even the standard channels come in pretty sharp. All in all this t.v. is well worth my money and even the wait, especially buying from Amazon... Best Buy had this tv at the time for $1099, ha! go figure...I laugh at people that still buy stuff like this from big retail chain stores for hundreds of dollars more then by purchasing online.
I got these after returning some Celestron 16 x 70 binoculars which I found too heavy and too hard to keep stable for stargazing. These are easier to stabilize but I'm thinking of getting a tripod to use for stargazing. Image stabilization is less of a problem when used for terrestrial viewing and for nearer objects.Good, clear views of the moon and stars. Turned these toward Jupiter the other night and could see a couple of its moons.These are very well-constructed binoculars, easy to focus. The neck strap is very sturdy and has a pad for the back of the neck. The sturdy padded case Nikon provides is a vast improvement over the case provided with the Celestrons. This case should provide some protection against bumps and mild shocks.Overall, I recommend these binoculars for their quality of construction and for general use. If you plan to do much stargazing, you should consider a tripod unless you have a good support for your arms.
This was a gift for Christmas and I absolutely love it. The sound is spectacular and it is nice to have something that I can carry with me so many places. I have a friend with a Bose speaker setup for her iPod and the sounds is good but it's big and not portable. The sound on my jlab speakers is just as good and I can carry them around the house and take it with me when I travel. It's great that the iPod slides right in the back so I don't have to worry about cords or connections like with some other systems. I couldn't be more pleased and have showed and recommended it to several people.
This relatively high power eyepiece arrived as advertised, well packaged, and delivers the sharp close planetary images I was hoping for.
The cost of the cartriges was cheap but the product was out dated (to be instaled by 2005-06) and the sealed packaging of one of the three cartriges was damaged.It looked liked the provider just wanted to get some money from a consumer and did not care about delivering what he was advertising.I will never deal with that provider again and I certainly think no one should.
Three months out of warranty and power supply is gone. Spent hours on phone with tech. support...between the language barrier and being put on hold a thousand times, it was a nightmare. Now, I just received an email from Dell this am stating - First Notification of Order Delay. Any recommendations on ordering power supply elsewhere?
You will have to look pretty hard to find a better value for your money.
We live approximately 50 miles from all of our transmitters and they are located at 4 different compass points, so we chose this antenna. Go to the Antennas Direct website for complete info on the specs of this antenna. It states it's optimized for the DTV frequencies, also it has high VHF performance which is completely true, we know first hand! After first installing it at roof level, we weren't that satisfied with the reception. We are in somewhat hilly terrain. We then procured a 15' antenna pole, raised our antenna up and viola, we were able to pick up all the promised channels from 4 diff points without having to resort to a directional antenna with a rotor. IMPORTANT: We have an older t.v. set and a few channels were snowy. We thought we needed a booster or amp, but what we found out (after buying several and returning them) was that all we really needed was the digital converter box. Now all of our channels are crystal clear! We are now receiving channels our cable company doesn't offer (like four different PBS channels) Try to go digital before getting an amp. Most all of the channels are already broadcasting in digital. Also, this antenna is picking up our vhf stations very well. We are getting channels 4, 9, 11, 16, 25 and 38. (from 55, 92, 172, 181 degress!) Welcome to the world of FREE t.v.! We went with the J.C.C. Electronics vendor because they had great feedback reports, and we were very happy with the super fast shipping!UPDATE: October 15th, 2011 3 years later! We are still using out antenna. The TV stations keep opening up more of their four alotted channels, it's great! For instance PBS has 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 & 9.4, now our channel 4 has opened up 4.1, 42.1 & 42.2, and the others are following. For us, we've had THREE years of NO CABLE BILLS! Oh and we also have FREE HD FOR LIFE hahahaha.
I couldn't help myself buying these after reading the reviews (all magnifications). I got it for $170 A/R.When I took it out case and look through, I was a little bit dissapointed. The IS effect was not so obvious. But after a while I got used to it. I think it is not bad.The binoculars are nice themselves without IS. The IS effect is not so big becasue I think this is only 8 times magnification.This is the only reason that I am giving it a 4 star ranking instead of 5.But don't get me wrong, the IS effect is there. I can read smaller words with IS on. So I suggest buying higher powers if you can afford them and you are OK with their sizes and weights. The higher power the better IS effet.Now about those whines,1. Battery.It is said one cr123a can be used for 6 hours. It is OK and it's not expensive if you buy them online ($1.5 each).2. Object lens caps.I put eye lens caps on object lens, they fit well.3. Durability.It's a fine product. What do you wanna do with a fine optical product other than using it with care?
I've got an older Civic with a small trunk and didn't want a big box. I went with 1 ten inch sub with a 500 watt amp and get everything I need out of it. I know I won't win competitions, but I'm older and wiser now and don't try to call attention to my ride. Trust, if you don't overload it and put it in a tightly sealed box, this speaker delivers heavy bass and quality construction. I have gotten no peep of distortion when it hits, and look forward to many years of mirror shaking pleasure.
I bought these Bookshelf Speakers to replace some older speakers. My wife has never loved the big speaker look so I opted for these. Most people have never heard of this brand but this company is a well-kept secret. Their speakers are excellent and cost much less than the leading competitors.
Simply amazing,awsome have had unit for 4 months very happy thank you samsung.winner
after 10 kilomater doesn't work properly :'/ but still good ItemWell done :')
I would have given this a zero star, broke after less than 10 minutes of use - I'll never buy another ProMaster electronic products
I bought this scanner to replace my Canon Lide 35. I wasn't happy with that one as the quality of the scans seemed only adequate, but it was the only scanner I could find at the time that was the right physical size to fit on the sliding shelf of my computer cabinet. I had to compromise and give up an excellent quality scanner to get one that fit.Although it only just arrived, I am already thrilled with the Canon 4400F. Not only is it smaller (narrower) than some of the other brands and fits on my shelf, I am extremely pleased with the quality of the scans at several different resolutions, color modes, and sources and with the speed that the scanner accomplishes each task. (The scans of negatives do take a little longer to complete.) I have already successfully scanned black and white documents, color prints, color photos, pages and images from books, and just had my first experience scanning negatives. I was shocked with the excellent quality and color of the scanned negatives and will now plan on getting them all scanned and saved on my computer in the coming weeks. I bought this primarily to scan sections of documents, artwork, and photos, and the negative scanner is an unexpected and very welcome bonus. I likely will not use the buttons on the front, preferring to use the advanced mode on the ScanGear software to have a little more control over the final product.I did have some problems getting the scanner to work properly at first. After a few scans the ScanGear software and my photoshop CS software would both apparently crash requiring control-alt-delete to force quit the program. I went to the canon website and downloaded their updated driver and installed that and the problem only got worse. I then uninstalled the new driver and downloaded it again, installed it again and rebooted my PC again, and despite my best efforts to get the software to crash, it is working like a dream.I am thrilled with this product because it works so well and am probably even more thrilled with it because it was relatively inexpensive. Definitely one of my better purchases.
the vista is good, but in trees it looses reception fast, and not in that thick of trees, My old Garmin gps-12 eat batteries, but it never lost satelite reception, but the vista is great in open country
I just hooked my OPPO 981HD to my SONY 52v4100 TV using the HDMI cabe that came with the unit.The playback of a dvdon this unit is is unreal.I tried both types of dvds ,store bought and dvds that I have created using blank dvd-r. The picture is amazing on both types. This is a great way to watch your old movies that you have created from your recorder(I have a samsung r155). You can use the default settings on the OPPO or ajust the video settings to your likeing,all eyeballs are different. Bottom line, the picture is awesome, not HD, but very close.You can buy a bluray but the upconversion on it will be no better than, if not as good, as the OPPO 981hd.Besides you will same $200, and who in there right mind would spend $25 to $30 for hd dvds to replace what you have now and will be recording in the future.Good luck in even trying to find hd dvds of the movies that you have now.Buy the way, the OPPO comes better packed than than a transplanted heart!
Burned fast, disk closed. I knew a needed good media to close my disk, this was the answer. Older Disks we not working. Great choice, shipped fast to hope.
This camera is small and durable! 4.0 MP is just perfect. It is very easy to understand this camera...never even read the directions! Takes great pictures; has modes for sports, outdoors and close up photography!
Since most of the reviews of this product are either a) out-of-date or b) really more of a review of amazon's shipping techniques, I felt it necessary to write a cohesive, up-to-date review of this product.Summary:The Creative Zen Vision:M is a multi-award-winning mp3 player for good reason. CNet, one of the market's leading reviewers, gave this the award for Best In Show in the Mp3 and Portable Video Category, as well as the Best of CES and Editor's Choice award, all for 2006. The Apple iPod Video was one of the other products reviewed. Overall, the Creative Zen Vision:M is a better product than anything else on the market. And while it did cost more than the iPod originally, the price has come down to equal, giving you few reasons not to buy it.The Interface:The interface of the Vision:M is extremely ergonomic and easy to use. The touchpad's sensitivity is easily adjusted and comfortable to navigate through any menu. Holding down on the top or bottom of the touchpad will activate fast scrolling and smaller movements are controlled by running your finger up and down. Selections are made by tapping the touchpad. In addition, the Vision:M has six buttons: One for play/pause, a next/previous arrow on either side of the touchpad, a menu button, a back button, and a customizable shortcut button. In addition, all the menus are fully customizable so you can maximize your own browsing preferences.The Performance:The Vision:M's screen is incredible. With six times as many colors as the iPod, the difference is easily visible. I compared the same video clip on my Vision:M to my friend's iPod and could easily tell which screen was better. In addition, the battery life when playing video is up to four times that of the iPod, meaning you can watch feature-length films without charging, and still have enough battery life for hours of music. To test it, I charged the battery fully and then watched The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Extended Edition with the maximum brightness settings. When the movie was done, I listened to an hour and a half of music before the player ultimately died on me. The sound quality is also supurb - something you can expect from a company that specializes in digital audio equipment (chances are the sound card in your computer was made by Creative).The Features:In addition to the features offered by the iPod Video, the Vision:M offers a radio am/fm tuner and a radio/voice recorder. While these may not sound that useful, I've used them more than I thought I would, especially the voice recorder. Another incredible feature the Vision:M offers over the iPod is complete compatibility and integration with Windows. You can transfer songs, tags, and album art from your Windows Media Player library as well as sync a calendar with Outlook to carry with you. It also comes bundled with its own software for transferring files. Unlike the iPod, the Vision:M offers support for a large library of filetypes - where the iPod only supports its own formats and has to reformat your files to make them compatible, the Vision:M rarely (if ever) has to do so - even Xvid/DivX formats will play! Unfortunately for you Mac users, Creative has yet to release a set of drivers for Mac OS, but reports say they're currently developing them.The Quick Review:Pros:Ample battery lifeClear, bright, colorful displayCustomizable menusErgonomic interfaceComes in five colorsExcellent sound qualitySame price as iPodCons:Slightly thicker than the iPodNot Mac compatibleOnly comes in 30GB - iPod offers a 60GB modelFew accessories (can find more on eBay, ship from overseas)The Bottom Line:The iPod comes with a huge culture identification behind it that the Vision:M just doesn't have, so if you're looking to be a part of that culture regardless of the quality of the product, there's no reason not to buy the iPod. It's still a good product. Also if you're looking for a massive library of accessories, the Vision:M isn't for you. But if what you're looking for is a high quality, affordable media player that won't let you down and will consistently outperform the competition, the Vision:M is your best choice.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! IT IS ESSENTIALY A VERY EXPENSIVE DISPOSABLE CAMERA!!! I WOULD HAVE GIVEN IT ZERO OR NEGATIVE STARS BUT THEY DON'T HAVE THAT OPTION!I bought this camera about a year ago for my daughter because it is relatively inexpensive and Polaroid has been around a long time. The picture quality was pretty lousy, but that really didn't matter since it was for a child...BUT, right from the start the battery did not charge...we assumed we were doing something wrong, and recently the camera was completely dead...we tried to find out how to change the battery and ended up contacting the company...this is the reply we received:Thank you for your recent email about your needs for service.There are no replacement parts available for the iZone 300 Digital Camera, including batteries.If you need to order a replacement part for your Polaroid product, please call us at 877-388-3779 during office hours.When you call us, please give the service agent your EMAIL ADDRESS so they can find you in our database for prompt processing of your request.Regards,Polaroid Technical SupportNot only is it crazy not to be able to replace the battery in a non-disposable type camera, but then they tell me to call to order replacement parts that they just told me don't exist...You're better off spending a little more and dealing with someone that supports their product, like Fuji or Canon...please beware!!!!
All the other good reviews are correct about this phone. The bad ones are just ignorance or special circumstances. I own the base set and 4 extensions and let me add that there is no phone on the market (I researched for days) that has every option the vtech does...Period. Go ahead and look, look at the panasonics etc.-they may have caller id, but not speakerphone too! It stands on its own without the reciever too, now you can use the speakerphone option while typing or whatever. The tiny battery in these phones hold a charge for a week or more! The great thing is -the mini charger can be plugged in anywhere-no phone jack required! This phone operates very much like a cell phone in its size and its ONE BUTTON shortcuts to options such as: 99 preset phone #s by names you edit, call another handset in your house..etc These are valuable options for me - how bowt you? I have heard better clarity in a 2.4 Gig phone, but, for the money and features-this is the best...period!
I just got these in the mail today. I wanted something cheap with decent quality. The sound quality from these headphones is amazing. I can't attest to the durability of them since I just got them, but wow, the sound is crystal clear with great highs and lows and no distortion. They are kind of dorky looking though.
Another fine product from HP, GPS works good, a little slow in startup and unlike Garmin when you miss a turn it doesn't tell you it is recalculating, it just does it and let's you know the next turn. The maps also seem to be a little old. It does not contain a by-pass in my town that is over two years old. All the other features of the Pocket PC seem to work fine. The Wifi set up with no problem. The only other problem I found was that the on off switch was too sensitive. When placed in its case and carryed around, it gets turned on by accident to often. But it is a fantastic Value.
I'm very hard on my gear and this watch has withstood it all. It has all the features you could ask for in a watch plus a few you would never expect. Large easy to read numbers for when your in difficult situations or akward positions and even while scuba diving (note: it says not to press buttons underwater, but its still readable without the backlight...usually) are a great feature and although it's a large watch, it has a certain style all its own. I think the compass is my favorite feature great while orienting yourself with a trail map. Also a great conversational piece while breaking the ice in the board room..."my watch helps me predict the weather":-D...ok maybe not the best thing to tell your boss, but still an amazing watch:-)
This lens was a nice lens, but I just wasn't happy with the pictures I got from it. I returned the lens and replaced it with a Tamron 200-500mm and love the Tamron.The is a good lens if you want a lens to get a wide range of focal lengths. It has good build quality, looks good and produces decent images but I saw some strange aberrations in my pictures and the bokeh just didn't look right to me.I am not a pro photographer so the issue I had with the lens may have been user generated...but I will say that the Tamron 200-500mm works better for me than this lens did.
We understood that the keyboard we were buying was used but expected functionality at the minimum. The first keyboard was not functional; but the people at Beta Macs responded immediately with a replacement! The replacement works perfectly! I can honestly rate our experience with this seller as truly 5 star!Dan H.
A must have product! I bought it to clean monitors, notebook display, LCDs, every screen in my house. I have paid ten dollars or better for cleaners that leave streaks, dry up and don't even clean. Monster Screenclean is great and worth every dollar. It is best, though, to read the instructions before cleaning any kind of screen.
My portable photo viewer (by Epson) stopped accepting my SD cards, so I needed an adaptor in order to use the CF slot. I had a devil of a time getting this thing to enter the CF slot on the photo viewer. I had to try it every possible way. I was about to return it when I somehow stumbled on just the right position and angle. Then it worked fine.I'm not sure if the problem is with the non-conforming size of this product, or the unusual configuration of the CF slot on my photo viewer. But at least it works now, so I'm good. Don't give up if it does not seem to fit into your product at first attempt.
Worked like I expected it to; apart from some channels being fuzzy at first which I figured was due to the loose connections something I readjusted everything works great..:
I really enjoyed this camera until it malfunctioned recently with a Lens Error - Restart Message. I really suggest reviewing other models and seeing if the same problem exists or comes up consistently. Avoid the hassle and expense. It was very frustrating. I will admit I did get at least two years out of it before the issue came up.Of course the warranty wasn't any good at that point.
I bought this at circuit city as it was one of the cheapest they had. Went home, took it out of the box and installed in my computer. Installed the drivers and burned an ISO file, worked fine. I've only had 1 failed disk as my computer locked up while burning a dvd. It's not the fastest burning but for the price it's great, takes about 5-10 minutes to burn a dvd, much quicker for cd's. If your not looking to waiste too much money go with this.
this camera is okay except it has that common problem of breaking not too long after you buy it and leaves you with no other solution but to buy another camera NOT made by Canon.
For the price, the backpack is perfect. I bought it for my boyfriend and he has been using it ever since. It fits his 17" HP laptop and still has some room for other stuff.
I have had zero problems with this cheaper version of an OEM replacement battery. Holds a charge fine and was cheaper than an Olympus battery.
I've looked at a lot of different digital cameras here and elsewhere. I have also used many in trying out different types.This camera is absolutely the most intuitive and easy to use digital camera that I have ever used. The transition between using a high quality film camera and using this one is seemless, plus you get a lot more features and flexibility.The quality of the photos makes it easy to take a great picture.Highly recommended.
The unit is overall OK, but it takes a very long time every time you turn it on to pick up a signal and you can miss important turns. I suggest another brand!
I've been using this item with a 5th generation video iPod in my classroom. So far, I've recorded several short voice memos with this item that have been posted individually on my website or combined together for a longer podcast posting. The quality, even when set on low, sounds great! Drop-outs are rare to non-existent. Bought this item based on reviews on a reputable Mac-centric website and Amazon, and I don't regret it one bit!
I like the Expansion Base with one exception. I use it for work and I have a flat panel to go along with the laptop to double my viewing size. You have to plug the DVI or VGA cable into the laptop and not the Expansion Base. The Expansion Base only has a S-Video connection on it. Other then that it is a great product.
The primary reason for my purchase was to mitigate laptop heating problems resultant of a fan's mechanical failure. In the intervening months since my purchase, similar products have been released which are better suited to my original needs. However, I still enjoy use of this product and have a thorough appreciation of what I see as its primary features: portability and adjustability.The stand, when folded, slips easily into the neoprene sleeve that it came with, which slides nicely into my laptop case with a profile of less than a centimeter. When I take my laptop out of its case, it's trivial for me to set up the stand, and is truly a boon on the go - the Lazy Suzanne allows me to share my screen easily. The Lazy Suzanne aside, you can set the angle of the stand to one of six settings, although this is nearly impossible to pull off with your laptop still on the stand, so it's not an 'on-the-fly' adjustment per se.My only gripe with this product is its price compared to its manufacturing quality. The product logo uses the same adhesive as the nubs which are used to hold your laptop in place as well as increasing air flow, which probably would be fine, except for the fact that my laptop melts the adhesive and so today I have no nubs and no product logo.This product is excellent for someone who plans to travel with it. If you plan to use it in a stationary environment, however, I recommend you find a stand that includes cooling fans and USB ports at minimum.Pro: Portable, adjustable (Lazy Suzanne and 6 angle settings).Con: Pricy, appearance of cheap manufacturing.
In an attempt to save a few bucks, I got this battery as a backup for my Nikon D80. My battery says EN-EL3e so I thought, what the heck, I would take a chance. Well, no luck. This battery does not work in the D-80. (I know it doesn't say that it fits but many camera accessories don't list every model that it works with so...)The problem is on the D-80 (EN-EL3e) battery there are three contacts. One labeled (+), one labeled (-) and one labeled (s). On the sunpack battery there are only two contacts (+) & (-). The resession of the (s) on the OEM allows it to be fully inserted in the camera. The sunpack doesn't have the third ressessed spot so the battery compartment won't close. (See customer photo)I may try to modify the Sunpack battery to get it to fit in the camera but somehow, I don't think that will be a good idea. Cheers.
Very good swingout mount. Used it on my Toshiba 32" LCD that weighs about 39 lbs. Had to design and make my own adaptor plate for the back though since it didn't come with the right one. Otherwise, is very solid, and well built. Just make sure to mount at least 1/2" higher than where you want the tv to end up since the weight of the tv causes flexing along the arm of the mount, and it will end up lower than you wanted. Still very strong though with smooth operation even at full extension.
I've had it for about a month and a half...watched probably 40 movies so far with no problems...except a DVD I rented had a really bad scratch that it wouldn't get past. I had to go to the next scene and rewind...not the DVD's fault. I'm a little curious about HDCD and noticed you must use the analoge outputs in order for this feature to work. Since I'm using the coax connection, I don't know if this is a big bonus or not. The remote is very nice and simple...not overly clunky like many. I've been told if you're going to buy a DVD player, get a Toshiba. So far, I agree!
This little FM transmitter works great for me. I love the RDS feature that puts the band and song name on my car stereo. I am terrible at remembering names like these. So that feature is perfect for me.I like the on screen transmitter frequency control. I get great reception in my area. When going to bigger metro areas, I have to change channels and the three select buttons plus the ability to adjust with a simple click makes it easy to find a clear space.The only problem is the lighter socket of my truck was a little shallow for the Kensington and it didn't want to hold a connection. I use a power splitter to be able to connect a phone charger and never have issues.This is my first iPod transmitter and I have been super pleased with it.
I ordered these because we were going on vacation and would be doing a lot of snorkeling. They worked ok but the pictures weren't great.
This is the upgrade to the C84. This isn't a huge advancement, and if you have the C84, don't bother. If however, you're looking for a new printer for home use, consider this one. It's marginally faster than it's predecessor (by 2-3 ppgs/minute), the print cost run the same (It uses the same catridges), and the resolution is the same (very high resolution).It uses individual color cartridges rather than the tricolor cartridge of HP's, which I find helps cut down on ink cost. The printer is fairly effeicient with it's ink, and I don't have to replace cartridges often.The input tray really doesn't hold many sheets; I find I have problems with feeding if more than 50-60 sheets are in it, but again, it's not meant as a high volume printer, so that's not a big deal.Like the C84, it prints very good photos and graphics, and excellent text. It's meant as an affordable all around, low through medium volume use (less than 500 sheets/month) printer. It excels in this role. If you, like me, print a fair amount of text (100 pages a month give or take) and some photos, but need high quality all around, this is a great printer for you, espically at the price. For your average home user, it's an excellent choice.
This tv is stunning! I'm not gonna go into all the technical mumbo jumbo cause plenty other users have done that... I will say that when this tv says its HD right out of the box it's not joking. I connected one end of a coax cable to the tv and was holding the other end in my hand and the tv did a channel search and a few minutes later I was watching over the air HD broadcasts. The cable wasn't even connected to anything... I did eventually connect it to the non-HD antenna that I own and the picture still looks great. So just be aware that you don't have to spend the money on an expensive HD antenna any antenna will suffice just let the tv do the rest of the work for you. If I could enter a committed relationship with this tv I would!
The scanner takes your finger prints, but the manual and software are not useable. We have spent over 20 hours trying to figure this all out (and yes, we are IT literate) and we still can't get a suitable computer to unit link. I would NOT recommend this package until these problems are fixed.
This comes up as compatible with the Pixma MP470 but a refilled cartridge I bought would not be recognized by the machine. The Canon website lists the cl-31, and cl-41 as the only compatible color cartidges. I should have looked there first.
Super cheap and works perfectly. I don't know what else I would say except that there is really no reason to buy a brand name HDMI cable if this one does just as good a job.
This radio is just what I was looking for. Small size with good reception. However. I thought Grundig was a German company. I turned it over and there it was. "Made In China". nuff said
I have had 4 different issues with this product and service from Zenith has been poor...to say the least.I can't believe that something that I bought new like this could have so many issues - and the way Zenith has (NOT) responded to my issues, I had no choice but all but "Force" a return of this product for money back.I am sorry I bought a Zenith - I won't do that again !
great Bose product, exactly what we needed to get the sound out into the room, met our needs to the T
I really hate negative reviews. They sort of bring me down. This review is intended to help others avoid the mistake I made.Let me start by saying that the concept of this product really is excellent in that it can not only accept audio from your iPod but also any output jack (meaning such things as your computer or a third music source such as a CD player, etc.)The really great feature is that you can connect your iPod via USB and thus sync your iPod to iTunes. My expectation was thus: I would have a set of speakers for my computer (check), a docking station for my iPod (check) and the ability to sync it to my iTunes library via the USB cable (check). The icing is that I could put batteries in it and take it to the beach. KEWEL !!!I am giving this piece of tapioca to a charity very soon. Here's why. First, there are no volume knobs. What you are given are push buttons (that are embedded in a rubber pad) that you cannot easily see and must press (and hold ... and listen) in order to change the volume to a desired setting. It (the volume) cannot thus be pre set visually as is the case with conventional volume knobs. This seems to be a very dumb design...did they actually make this for humans? And just who was the engineer that came up with this design (not to mention the management genius that approved it)?The sound quality is so poor it will make your ears pop; Aside from what seems like zero base and an overall tinny quality I got a very excellent snap, crackle and pop (continuously) and could not wait to get this wonderful piece of modern engineering disconnected from my system. Happy camper? NOT !!! So let's be reasonable: It is possible my computer system is uniquely unsuited to the electronics in this product? Certainly it is possible, but given the quality of my system and sound card in it, I calculate the probability of that to be very low.I have since resoved the issue by adding an Apple docking pad and a set of REAL speakers. I can't take em to the beach but I sure enjoy the sound of The Eagles on my I tunes now.I love good quality. I love careful design (for people) and I seek the opportunity to praise it when it is there. Correspondingly, (not my quote) ... the bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price if forgotton.It's your money, spend it wisely
Got the deadly 'white spot' problem after less than 4 years of use. Samsung was next to useless in helping me - and only gave me back less than $200 on a $2000 TV - and that was only after bunches of calls and a personal letter to the President of the company. Bye Bye Samsung.
I wanted a classic keyboard and not all the bells and whistles that are difficult to avoid. Functionally, this is great. A little noisy and a backspace key just labeled with a back arrow, but works great for the price.
The sound quality is great and it is light weight, but the ear piece is just plastic. There is no foam or rubber padding on mine so it is very uncomfortable. Also I can't figure out how to switch it to the other ear so it only works with my right ear.
Easy to useordering was very simple and pricing was rightI would reccomend this Ink and this company to anyone
[...]I know absolutely nothing about computers or MP3s (or different download types... whatever) yet I had absolutely no problem transfering my MP3s from my computer to this Sony MP3 player.The first thing Sonic Stage asks you is if you want it to search your entire computer for MP3 tracks & if you want them put into SonicStage so that you can transfer them to your MP3 player.If you select yes, it puts them in SS (which, by the way, you can sort them however you want very easily) & you can pick & choose which tracks you want in your player.Delete the ones you don't want (deleting in Sonic Stage gives you the option of deleting them completely from your computer or deleting them just from SonicStage).Like I said, I know nothing about computers.I can't even make a playable MP3 CD yet... LOL!... yet, it took me not even an hour to fill up my Sony MP3 to the max.Don't listen, it's not hard.
I did a lot of research on this bag as I needed something perfect for an IT worker who commutes into Boston. I am either walking, on the subway, or bus everyday in all the lovely unpredictible New England weather. This bag rocks. I can fit my laptop, mouse, power cords, lunch, thermos, cell phone, gerber tool, and maybe a book or two. Thats pretty much maxing the bag out, but thats the most I ever have to carry into the city on a regular basis.The bag is heavily padded. I would go so far to say its armored. My laptop is definitley safe and secure. The bag is waterproof so I know that everything is safe and dryGood organization. There are many zippered pockets and velcro pouches for all your stuff. The velcro is loud, so you can't sneak things in and out of your bag in a meeting. I have no problem with this, if I just open my bag before the meeting starts.Straps. In my research a lot of people said they wish they had an instruction manual for the straps. I understood their confusion after I got the bag because the bag has two positions. One is when you use the bag as a shoulder bag. The 3rd leg stabalizer is unbuckled and hanging and you move the pad to your shoulder. You also lengthen the shoulderstrap using the buckle.The 2nd position is messenger mode. You shorten the strap using the buckle, move the pad to your chest and buckle the 3rd leg stabalizer to the bag. That is why there is so much strapping. If its way too long you can trim the strap and melt the ends with a lighter so it doesn't unravel. Or you can do what I did and tuck the excess under the strap they provided if you want to add an extra pouch. Thats a neat feature too, you can strap something like a camera bag to the bag.There are a few drawbacks to this bag, but they were negligible. No external pockets, no handle, and its a big bag but doesn't hold as much as you might expect because of all the padding. Size might be a drawback, but I'm 6'4" so the size is perfect for me, but someone who is shorter may want to try the smaller versions.I highly recommend this bag. Its a little bit expensive but for me its money well spent and its built to last.
I bought a Roku SoundBridge M1000 last month with two objectives: Firstly, I wanted to listen to the MP3s on the stereo in the living room (without resorting to CD-R), and secondly, I wanted a to turn my PC into a "media center" and get out of the business of trying to find a CD in a cupboard of hundreds of non-alphabetized CDs. The Roku SoundBridge achieved both goals, though not without difficulty.The SoundBridge appears to be solidly built and looks stylish on the sideboard. No need to hide this one away!Initial set up was straight forward. It worked with both Netgear and Linksys wireless routers with WEP, and within about 30 minutes I had achieved objective #1.Sound quality is very good, and herein lies the problem - MP3s that are great through PC speakers, sound lack-luster through a good stereo. The problem is inherent with MP3. I needed loss-less compression. SoundBridge, in conjunction with the excellent and free FireFly media server, can play FLAC format and sounds absolutely spectacular when it does - every bit as good as the original CD. Unfortunately, the configuration is not straight forward. It took me several days to figure it out and maybe beyond someone less technically savvy. Roku should add native support for FLAC and remove this burden from their customers.Another gripe - the WiFi is "b" and not "g", was not robust enough to run from one side of the house to the other, especially with high bandwidth material e.g., loss-less WAV and would "rebuffer". I gave up on wireless and ran a wire and plugged it in. With CD's ripped as FLAC and a wired connection - I achieved objective #2.
I think this is a great item, if you can find an unused channel. The best one I could find in the NY-Metro area was 90.9 because it was separated by unused channels on both sides, and I found that to be the best for getting reception.One thing you should know is that this is a very low-powered transmitter, so any electronic interference will show up: driving under power lines, talking on certain cellphones (though this only happened once), weather, iPod Transmitter location, and more can and will make the song fill with static for a few moments.But, I think that is going to happen on ANY FM-Transmitter you get on the market.Never having used any other transmitters, I can't compare this with anything else, but I have to say for what I paid for it, I'm satisfied. It's small and doesn't get in the way, it works well in good conditions, and it charges my iPod.My advice: find a radio station that has empty stations on both sides of it, i.e. use 101.3 if 101.1 and 101.5 are both empty; position it correctly - don't be afraid to move it around your car to see which location gets the best reception; treat it nicely - although it's well-built, I think any jumbling around and this already weakly-powered device could get even weaker.If this hasn't helped you decide, if I was in the same position I was four months ago when I bought it, knowing what I do now after using it for that long, I'd definitely buy it again.
works fine on my d5100 kit lens. It fit good and the lens cap goes right on it without any problems.
When we first installed this system, I was thrilled with the outcome. But now we have had it almost 6 months and we have to turn the volume WAY up to hear the dialogue. Then something loud happens in the soundtrack and the whole bloody sound system shuts off.When I reported this to JVC service, they suggested I take my system to an authorized repair center. Apparently the closest one is 800 miles away in Georgia. So even if I ship it to them, the shipping costs alone don't justify the expense. Not to mention the hassle of dismantling and re-installing the whole thing.I guess I'll buy something else. Very disappointing.
this has been the best printer i've ever owned ..yea the toner does cost a bit high but it last a long time , i think i go threw 1 toner for a year... thats good for me.. not like other printer with 5 different colors .. i'm good with blk. & white ........................................................
As promised, the unit was easy to install and worked well, until it went South. The unit started changing channels and other functions on it's own. Tech Support responded in a timely manner stating that the unit was experiencing RF interference and needed to be moved around until I found a spot that worked well. I have yet to find that spot. I live 10 miles from the nearest town and a mile from the nearest corner. I'm not sure where the RF interference would come from.When it works, it works well. The sporatic changing of functions are becoming farther apart. Maybe it will fix itself.
I had some cheap speaker wire running between a great receiver and some decent speakers. I thought it sounded okay, but I wasn't really impressed. I bought some of this cable and as soon as I had everything rewired and turned on the system, I could notice that it sounded better. The bass seemed a lot lower and I was happy with the difference. My roommate also noticed the difference as well. Investing in cables is usually a pretty good idea considering how much interference can be caused by a lack of shielding, and how many cables you usually have running out of the back of a system.
I have a MAC and 3 PC laptops I wanted to run off of this "printer server". The PCs run vista 32 and 64 bit. I inserted the disk that came with the printer server into the MAC and nothing. I called for help and was told the CD is not compatible with a MAC but they could help me install manually. They put me on hold to find the MAC expert and returned 10 minutes later with someone that said they could not help with the MAC and that we would need to install on the Vista laptop. I was on the phone for over 2 hours getting ONE, yes ONE, laptop installed. Hmmm. Could't I have just plugged in? At the end of the call the rep tried to sell me extra help to install hte other PC laptops and the MAC - I would have to pay. The one she helped me install quit working the next day. I doubt that I will attempt again. And the customer service rep was very rude and not very good. Avoid this product unless you are very computer savvy and will not require help installing.
I have been using these earplugs for about a month. My apartment is located on a college campus and is about 100 feet from a train track. I use these earplugs for both sleeping and studying. I have always had trouble with sleeping and I have notice that I sleep so much better with these earplugs. So if you live near a train that blows its horn, noisy neighbors, or barking dogs next door, do yourself a favor and get these. One other point I had to buy a new alarm clock because I could not hear my other alarm clock. I purchase a vibrating alarm clock called sonic boom. You may want to consider getting it if you use these earplugs for sleeping.
Did the job and arrived quickly. Great product for collecting remembrances of older generation and transferring on the computer.
Spectacular picture, spectacular sound, at least when coupledwith high-res DVDs (which is what I bought this for). EGLdelivery service is well worth the extra charge too; in my casethey got a little confused about which of their stations wasclosest to me, but I live in the boonies...and they were quickto correct the problem when I contacted them by phone.
I got this mouse because I wanted something cheap, wireless, and with a decent appeal. This mice fits those requirements overall pretty good. I got the frustration-free packaging version, so it was easy to open up and start using it.It is most certainly plug and play with Windows. Just plug the flash drive-sized receiver in the USB port and give it a few seconds to register/be recognized. In the future, when you unplug it/plug it in this will be faster.The mouse has a nice design. While not a fancy ergonomic mouse, it feels good in the hand. It is made well overall, nothing seems to be coming apart (although the battery door is a bit wobbly, but that probably happens after a bit of use). It's a bit smaller than the mice that come with Windows computers by default, but hey, it is a notebook mouse. The tracking and response on the laser is very good. I had to adjust my mouse settings in Control Panel, but I think that's because laser mice are more sensitive than wheel mice. I'd have to say, it's a good upgrade from a basic mouse and for a first wireless/laser mouse it is impressive. Minus a star for its size (which I should have researched more) and a minor annoyance with the scroll wheel (a little sensitive to clicks), really good mouse. I'll probably be getting a full-sized wireless ergonomic mouse to go along with this, though.
The Samsung combo player is great--I have one an I am very pleased with it--I don't hve to get all of my old movies that were on tape and now buy them on DVD-I can use both in one trusty little unit-I love it--I give it 5 stars
add the webcam and you're all set. It helps me to clean up my cable clutter, the mouse & keyboard is quite comfort, the microphone is quite sensitive yet smart enough to cancel the noise.Need the european driver for Skype - can be a big deal for some people. Overall I'm happy and will recommend it.The only con: non rechargeable mouse.
Ive had a couple of these $10 radioshack speakers and they broke in a week or 2, and were terribly built, this one is great!sounds great, VERY comfortable, very cheap for the great quality your getting, if i had to state a con it would be that it needed a cd installation that came with it. the mic gave me a bit of pain to get it to work properly, but it works!90/100!
I ordered this bag for a 13.1 inch Sony laptop after reading many reviews on other bags. For my needs this is a perfect size bag with the right amount of pockets and space. The only suggestion I have would be to design it with a carry handle. The shoulder strap is adjustable, but not enough to carry it by hand instead of on your shoulder. I like the metal clasps on the strap and the metal rings you connect the straps to on the bag. The shoulder strap has a pad too. There are two inside pockets, one for the computer with a velcro strap to secure the computer and the second can be used to store a book or your power cord. Under the top flap there are several individual pockets designed to carry cellphone, iPod, pens, small cords, etc. This flap is secured by a sturdy clasp. There are two outside zipped pockets you can store thin folders or other paperwork.This messenger bag is designed to carry a laptop, power cords and some work materials. It is sturdy and appears it will last. I highly recommend this bag.
Works great/wonderful, nothing bad about it, You don't want to spend $60 on 1 too expensive, so JUST BUY THIS!. It took 3-days until i get the package(standard) comes quick.
This case is intended for a very unsatisfactory external disk product ordered from another vendor. However, given the lack of connection between the two vendors, I have to go through two separate authorization processes; worse, the rationale for returning this case is not the vendor's fault. Nonetheless, I'm not happy with its failure to respond yet to my request to return - it's been six days. May end up 'eating this one.' Have contacted Amazon for help.
The actual product delivered is not the same as that shown in the photo. It may be a matter of personal preference, but I was attracted by the short built-in USB cable design shown in the photo, because I wanted to throw it into my notebook case, and it is always better to have just one piece instead of two. The actual product is just another USB card reader like many others, a box with a long separate cable. I wouldn't have bought it. Just to let you know, but you may actually prefer this design.
My xbox360 is in the back of my theater room with all my A/V equipment. I wanted to be able to play closer to the screen. Regular USB extension cables will not work. I plugged two of these together and now I can play 33' away from the Xbox 360! Some people had trouble with these cables but they worked great for me.
If there was a &quot;fraction&quot; or no star rating this product would be more than deserving! Constant loss of transmission and static within 5-8 ft. The plastic head band section on the headphones snapped in less than 3 months. Please don't wast your money on this product.
love the product for my laptop security love the price and is a good cable is and how quick i recieved it thnx.
This basic antenna seems to work better than my powered samsung antenna. It is temporary so I can deal with the awful look for a little bit.
I bought this to hold my Magellan GPS. It does that just fine AND holds the mounting bracket and cords as well. Looks to be very solid construction. My Magellan has a 7" screen, so if you need a case for your 7" anything, this will work fine. Very deep storage allows for the accessories.
I just rescued my sister from the clutches of this CD player. She was having a few issues with it freezing up and the carousel rotation being a bit iffy...sometimes it would not go to the selected disk but overshoot to the next one.Like most people who have no real experience with quality audio electronics, she bought this player at Best Buy mainly because of the Sony brand name recognition. After all, she is from the generation which grew up in the 80s when Sony was still making high quality products, whereas nowadays only their TVs are decent and their home and car audio stuff is mediocre to downright awful (the Sony Xplod car audio series in particular is awful both in performance and long term reliability, especially their car amps).The sound quality on this CD player isn't awful, but it certainly isn't great---for a hundred and seventy dollars you can get an Oppo 980 which plays a gazillion different formats (both audio and video), is multi-region capable, and whose audio quality would wipe the floor with this player, as well as surpass most audiophile CD players costing up to seven or eight hundred dollars (e.g. a Rotel, Rega, or Cambridge Audio 640).Now if you really must have a multi-disk player, I would recommend a Marantz CD4001, or if you want to stay within the one hundred to two hundred dollar ballpark, go to accessories4less dot com and look at their refurbished Marantz carousels (cc4300 and cd4001), or even their Onkyo and Denon refurbs. My sister ending up getting the Onkyo carousel from them for about the same price as this Sony, and is much happier---more reliable, better build quality and sound quality.In short, the only decent quality audio gear that Sony still makes is their ES series of receivers and CD players, but at that price range you'd still get much better sound performance for the money from smaller audiophile makes like Cambridge Audio, NAD, Marantz, just to name a few. Whatever mass-market audio gear (including DVD players) that Sony makes nowadays is just a marketing-driven effort to cash in on their brand name recognition while using the cheapest possible subcontractors. I won't say they're quite as horrible as Bose though, because at least Sony doesn't use an 800% markup or pursue the same shady business practices as Bose (which once sued Consumer Reports for an unfavorable review).
I bought these earphones to replace the crappy iPod earbuds. I needed something cheap, but with fantastic bass. I wasn't disappointed in the bass quality, however pretty much everything else about them sucked. The foam that goes into your ear gets gross after a couple of weeks of rubbing it between your fingers and inserting it into your ear (I can clean my ears; the question is how do you clean that foam?), but the worst part is that the little rod holding the foam onto the earphone itself snapped and rendered the pair unusable. All in all, these are not much of a gamble if you just need something to use until you can save up for some expensive earphones and need to replace your Apple iPod earbuds immediately.
I bought this adapter for a bluetooth adapter on my work computer. I've been able to use this adapter to connect my Blackberry Handheld (but can't use it as a tethered modem due to lack of data plan) and a pair of Kensington Bluetooth headphones.Excellent product, easy to install and use. Thinking I need a second adapter for home...
Got this as a spare battery for my FujiFilm F31fd. It lasts noticeably longer than the battery that came with the camera. Extra batteries are always nice for digital cameras and I am glad I have this one as a spare. I think I'll get another at this price.
I love these discs. I'm using them to archive video of my son shot on DV. Author to DVD using a NEC 3520a, they play fine in my Apex and Xbox. Plus, writing on them with a marker looks natural, since the face is like a movie reel.
The Ipod is everything my wife dreamed it would be. It's sleek and sexy, and very easy to use.
Yes everybody says this unit is not the same as the 5 or 7 speaker systems. They are right, but consider a 15 minute hookup with auto setup that actually worked. No wires to trip over or remodel the whole room to hide all wires etc. This makes for a very happy wife. I also did add the Yamaha YST 100 subwoofer and definitely got enough sound for our needs. The units are well built a complete steel covering, nice no plastic. We have a Toshiba Regsa TV, this soundbar sits right in front of the TV as TV is big enough the soundbar does not block bottom of the viewing screen or the remote input on TV. At the stage of life we are at (seniors) We wanted something that when watching Transformers or King Kong would not blast us out of the room, and we did not have to hire somebody to install the unit. You know how inept seniors are, now if I could just learn how to program my VHS.
For a cheap first try into digital frames, this one's not too bad. However, there are reasons why it's cheaper - most importantly, the screen quality is nowhere near good, at all. Pictures are blurry and colors too shiny. Pictures also take a good 5 seconds to show up in the slideshow mode. Other than that, the frame itself is cheap plastic, and there is no USB port, which is a huge bother. I guess it's a cheap mistake - but it's sure a better idea to spend some more money and buy a frame where pictures show up as they should.
When I first got this router, I was very pleased by its ease of use. It simply worked out of box, with no configuration necessary. Transfer rates were very fast, making my DSL the bottleneck, and reception was clear throughout my 30' apartment in an urban area.Then I figured I'd better enable encryption. Using the router's simple web interface, I configured WEP keys for the router &amp; my wireless card. It's got no 'Off' switch, so I just unplugged it when I was done online, for security reasons, and also since I've got a limited number of electrical outlets. Unfortunately this seems to reset the router's configuration to the factory defaults. So anytime I want to use the router securely, I've got to:1) disable WEP on my wireless card2) re-acquire a DHCP address3) regenerate WEP keys with the router's web interface4) enable WEP on my wireless card with generated key5) re-acquire DHCPYou may imagine this makes security prohibitively inconvenient. So I'd recommend it only if you are planning for continuous uptime or live in an area where you don't have to worry about others intercepting your wireless transmissions. Or maybe if you'd find it an enriching challenge to script the sequence above.
I bought 2 of these, one for myself and one as a gift. The gift CD player failed in less than 6 months and a refurbished unit was returned, with small defects. So far it has worked for about 9 months now. I don't use my CD player very much, so I cannot comment on durability over time for a good reference. The BRILLIANCE of the light output is overwhelming. How any of the others cannot state how bright the display is, well it leaves me astounded. I took the conservative side and figured the light couldn't be that bad; it is way! to bright, way to bright - let me repeat that - way too bright, even on the lowest setting... and I tend to be conservative in my opinions (I think). And I find the buttons to be hard to decifer in the dark.
Okay.. had I posted a review for this scanner within the first few months of owning it, I would have given it rave reviews a-la most of the other reviews here. I'm glad procrastinated. I noticed dust starting to appear in my scans. At first they were negligable, easilly mistaken for a spec on the picture itself, but I can fully attest that over time the dust will accumulate under the glass and your scans will have a considerable amount of noise. Sure your software can clean it up, but a quality scanner shouldn't make you do that manual work. So in short, I only recommend this scanner if you love dust! I wouldn't take it for free if someone gave it to me! The only reason I rated 2 stars instead of 1 is becaus it did work well for the first few months. After sitting, it's become useless to me.
still do not have product you screwed me over on a game why not the cable too.$35 on these orders has taught me never to use you again.i am glad i did not buy anything expensive.For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge OFF and die
I first used Typing Tutor when its first version came out, many years ago. I was very happy with it then, and have been happy with the subsequent releases. I am a professional software instructor, teaching applications at a university and a college, as well as in the private sector. I have always recommended the Typing Tutor program to students and people in business. Given, virtually everyone now uses the keyboard for some sort of data entry, being good on the keyboard can greatly improve productivity, in the classroom and on the job.The feedback I have gotten from users, that followed my recommendation, and bought Typing Tutor has always been enthusiastically positive. One owner of an engineering firm, who had been a two-fingered typist, tried it and was so pleased with it, he bought copies for everyone in his company. Being able to type emails, reports, proposals, etc., etc., at 60+ words per minute, rather than 30 or less, makes a substantial productivity improvement - figure how many hours are spent on the keyboard, and what it costs per man-hour, and what can be saved.I tried Typing Tutor 10, and did not run into the same problem the previous reviewer did, regarding loss of data. It isn't clear, specifically, what could have caused their particular problem. Actually, I think Typing Tutor should be a prerequisite to word processing. I still recommend the product and can assure that anyone using it can only get better if they use it. And they can actually enjoy themselves with the various games as they learn.
If only I had stumbled upon the earlier review BEFORE wasting my time by: purchasing this player; taking it home and encountering flickering whem playing on my Sony XBR; exchanging it for another of the same model (having assumed that I just got a lemon); and then returning home to find the same flickering. Now a third transaction is necessitated, and suffice it to say I will not be going with a Denon. Pathetic that they have failed to correct this apparent incompatibility w/ a major maker like Sony.
This device gives me the sounds for guitar that Iused to dream of having that I heard on cds from the past to present day and I now plan on selling my old pedals because this is all I really need its really a dream come true for the tones and sounds I can get I was skeptical at first but you might become a believer someday too technology has arrived no bologna!!!
I use this with my canon DSLR and Meade LS works great! You'll need the right adapter for your camera but once you are set up it is an easy switch between camera and eyepiece.
If all you know about these neckphones is from the description, then know this:1. The cable gets tangled easily.2. No part is reflective at all, in any sort of light.3. The sound quality is *fantastic*! It's like I'm hearing my songs again for the first time, it's great.The price simply can't be beat...
I just replaced my Epson 1200 stylus photo printer with the HP cp 1700. I love the HP. When I reprinted some pictures done with the Epson I was surprised to see an improvement. I am using the HP as a personal printer. I do a lot of graphics using CorelDraw. Much of what I do includes photos. I'm extremely pleased at the results. The printer set up with no problems and has given me no problems to date. I just printed a large photo 18.25 X 11.125 and the results were excellent. I've had the HP a little over a month and I have to say this is the best printer I have ever used.
This is a great design--very convenient and compact. Haven't had any trouble with it so far.
I am on my second Sony shower radio (dropped the first one on concrete and it died). The radio is versatile, has great range, and has all the features one could want in a radio of its type. I use it not only in the shower, but anyplace around the house I need a portable radio. I am amazed at the battery life. It goes months on one set of batteries.
Three words...plus 1...It REALLY Works!Using for Kodak Zi8 flashcorder.
Easy to use and perfect for small places.
If you own a digital camera The PCMCIA Smart Media Adapter is one of the best investments you can make. This little device will save you hours of time when you go to down load your photos. By the time you find your conector cable and get it hooked up you can have a 32 MB Smart Media Card full of photos down loaded to your computer and be back out on the beach or ball feild taking more photos. This compact device not only saves time, it will also save you money on battery purchases. No more extended periods of time that you camera has to be on while your pics are slowly flowing though the cable. The only regret I have is that I purchased my PCMCIA adapter directly from the manufacturer's website and I paid over $100.00 more for the same type product. (Feels like I got Ripped Off) From now on I will always get my digital needs from AMAZON.COM
The saved the day! My old one crashed hard and was very noisy. This one you can't ever hear it. Much better than the orignal.
A week ago to buy the Canon Deluxe Bag and have no regrets. This package broke my expectation. The package arrived quickly and is excellent for my Canon T2i, if you're thinking of buying this package does not think twice, buy it! I am very satisfied with the package, thank you very much! 5 stars
After wasting almost four hours trying to get this to work on two different Apple OS X computers, I finally gave up and waited three days over the holiday to contact Belkin Tech support. I returned the product after Belkin tech suppport confirmed that this product does not work with Apple computers. So, do not buy this product if you are trying to connect with any Apple computers.
It is better than what is shown on the card. Very strong material an the design is neat. I didn't had any trouble mounting it. It comes already prepare from factory.. if only could come with the wall ! je je
This is my first screen while setting up a home theater. Deciding the size and aspect ratio was a big fight within me. I first ordered the 120" one but after several measurement of my theater room dimensions and considering the DLP Benq 6000 I am using, I returned the same without even looking at it and ordered for this 135" one and I am glad I did it :). I got a bigger screen and for the anamorphic movies, I have a larger area now. I would have gone even bigger if I had longer throwing distance for my DLP projector. I also had to keep space on both sides for keeping my floor standing front speakers. One person could assemble it but that may not be very easy and one might over-strain one side of the frame if doing alone. I would advise to assemble with 4 hands especially while installing the screen in the frame and applying the tension on the screen. Once assembled it looks a state-of-the-art finished product and I was very glad looking at it once installed on the wall. Even after installation is completed, it is easy to slide horizontally along the wall for fine tuning. I have installed a motorized curtain system in front of the screen so that the screen is not exposed all the time especially while living in a kid friendly neighborhood. The kids find it very attractive to touch the screen with their "clean" palms and also they like to draw stuffs on white boards with their color pencils, you know what I mean :) Save your fixed screen!
I've been using this camera as a back up camera when I shoot events, weddings, and portraits. The funny thing is it has actually outlasted my primary camera (a Canon). This camera has been reliable and the image quality is decent. I would recommend getting a decent flash and spending some money on lenses. Overall I would recommend this camera.
I bought this unit with a friends recommendation and it was such a frustrating experience. I could not program some buttons and I could not get it to learn from my manufacturers remotes.I tried to contact Logitech's tech support and it took them ten days to get back to me. Way too long for this kind of a product. By the time I heard from them I had already sent the unit back to Amazon.It turns out that I had received a defective unit but I could not have know that with out some help from tech support. I did buy another unit from the local electronics store and they helped me program it. It was very easy once I had a unit that actually works.
I'd read this switch has problems in auto mode, but I wasn't worried--I was OK with manually switching between my three devices. Unfortunately, it didn't function in auto or manual mode.Device #1: VIP622 DishNetwork receiver: worked fine.Device #2: Panasonic Samsung BD P1400 BluRay player: worked for a few seconds then black screenDevice #3: Roku Netflix player: worked for a few seconds, then green screen.I tried different cables and different configurations, to the same result.This device is junk. Returned to Amazon.
This type of eSATA adapter can be found much cheaper from other vendors. However it does the job and I've been using it to connect an external RAID unit.
Wear it....it works. What else is there to say? I've had mine for about 3 years and no issues. Buy it...or don't whatever.
Will be better if the player can manage folders in the disk
this is a handy little tool! I recommend it if you need a tiny jump drive to transfer files or whatever. Nothing wrong with this thing!
We already had a nice digital camera, but wife wanted something smaller and more portable she could easily carry in her purse for more impulse-style picture taking. After some research online, we ended up with the SD1000 and couldn't be happier with it. Camera is quite small and light, easy to use and takes great pictures. Battery holds up very well - wife works at a school and has spent all day taking pictures at school programs without running it down. Has some fun additional picture modes for when you're bored or feeling creative.
Five stars! - and for me five stars has to meet certain requirements (read below if you're interested in why/how I rate things).I own three of these keyboards: one for my laptop at work, one for my desktop at home and a 2nd keyboard at home for the work laptop. The keyboard is comfortable and I especially appreciate the wrist rest. The option to elevate the front of the keyboard is an added plus, although I have to admit not using it considering the my height and the heights of my chair and desk. For taller/shorter users it may provide the optimal angle.The other bonus for this keyboard: the extra buttons along the top edge. The mute button is extremely useful at work. I've also programmed the "My Favorites" buttons for those programs I use all the time.Installation via the USB plug is easy and it takes just a second or two for the system to recognize the keyboard (I'm running Windows 7).One hint suggestion: Download the Microsoft IntelliType software - it makes setting up the keyboard and all those extra buttons a breeze. (Type Microsoft IntelliType into Google and select the'Software Downloads | Microsoft Hardware' link. Select the 'Keyboards' tab then look for the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 link; or try cutting & pasting this: [...]).Another useful tip: clean the wrist rest every other day - I use Clorox wipes. I've found this keeps the wrist rest clean and free of oils & dust (dead skin cells).One other note regarding the issues that serveral users have experienced: The space bar is a bit stiff, but it loosened up after 2-3 weeks. I have noticed some fading of the letters, but this has only been after several years of daily use (I've had my work keyboard for almost three years). I have one keyboard crap out on me after a year (my home keyboard); one phone call to Microsoft had a replacement shipped out and I received it within a week.Overall a great keyboard - if I had to pick one 'Con' I would say the keyboard itself has a rather large footprint (set aside at least an 11"x20" area on your desk). Considering the usefulness of the wrist rest and the extra buttons, this is a very minor issue.5 Star Requirements- Price point must be reasonable (I'd expect a $500 keyboard to be great)- Must hold up to daily use with no (or very few) issues- Must be easy to use (e.g., I don't have to sing while standing on one leg to get it to work)- Must perform as advertised (none of this "your experience may vary" crap)- Must have a bonus feature I find valuable (e.g. the mute button on this keyboard)
How could this happen? Did Donna Tartt's agent and editor simply not read the book? Despite a solid beginning, major flaws soon appeared and got worse until finishing the next chapter became a chore. It's a tradegy for this obviously gifted writer-readers are furious at being sucked in by so much hype and given a miserably plotted, bloated, self-indulgent, digressive excuse for a novel. Scenes went no where; character development was sacrified as the author constantly followed one tangeant after another. There was some wonderful writing that got buried under a flood of bad choices that a trusted editor should have caught. Even on a minor scale, the whole drug business seemed like something researched rather than felt; the constant (supposedly experimental?) use of parentheses was extremely irritating. I was a big fan of her first book, this one showed contempt for readers!
These were all the rage 10-15 years ago. Everybody had one under their monitor. I have one for my computer, one for my wife's computer and one for my stereo and TV equipment (Why have all the stereo stuff on when I am only watching the TV?). They sold them at all the computer stores (for cheap). You can turn your printer or scanner off and on without having to find some obscure power button. And by not having them on all the time it lowers the electric bill and reduces the chance of a fire (My neighbor's house burnt down last week because the TV caught fire in the middle of the night).When my Wifes 15 year old unit broke I could only find one made by TrippLite. TrippLite is a first rate company (even if they are made in China, but isn't everything?) and we use their UPS's at work allot.It's a good unit with a 10 foot cord which worked out well for me because it was long enough to make it from my Wife's Computer back to my TrippLite UPS, thus sparing out an extension cord.I am over 50 (pushing 60) and I HATE black face plates on ANY equipment. I can't read them without a flashlight and my glasses. But black is "In" so there is nothing I can do about it.I would give it a 10 if it was beige and I could read the buttons. Since it is black, I'll give it a 9.Chaswinchaswin@hotmail.com
The lightscribe cdrs work as advertised no problems there at all, the shipping was quick BUT upon delivery the case for the Lightscribe CDRS was cracked on one side. I'm VERY glad that nothing was fragile in the package or else I would have had to return it. The "it's okay" review was for mainly the cracked case of CDRS.
excellent product. I love it. Now I can travel with my Bose and feel like it is safe.
would most likely work if the actual plug would fit. whatever the case, it is not compatible with my toshiba laptop as it was advertised. I am extremely displeased.
none of the 'plastic' over ear headphones fit right for my bigger ears, and i hate the behind the neck ones. These are wire with plastic covering, which fit great... the beauty is you can 'shape' them to fit if they don't fit.Sound quality is excellent for headphones you would take to the gym... read some sarcasm into that because even the most whiny audiophiles would not take their $175+ earbuds to the gym.
I have two of these switches in my network, never turned off connected to Compaq servers.Not one issue. I see why Cisco purchased this company.
It worked perfect at first. Turned it off for about a week with a tape inside. The VCR wouldn't turn on. I lost an $89 dollar tape inside this VCR. A friend of mine got it open, but the damage was already done. A plus side. It was the only VCR that I could record from and take the DVD to the computer and then edit the video on the computer. By the way I only used it for about a week.
Mounting the AE3000U was a little tricky at first. The trouble is that if the mounting holes of the projector are too close together, the four adjustable legs can get in the way of each other, making them hard to position. (Would have been nice if the kit also included two extra short legs instead of only the four long ones.) The trick is to set the feet to the maximum height to get better clearance. Anyway, it works great and it looks like it will work for just about any projector. I went with this brand since I already had a custom (not universal) RPA mount installed for an older projector. So when I got the new projector, I only had to replace the interface plate instead of the whole mount.
I've had the MV2010 for several months using it in a home/home office environment with XP and Vista PC's. It was easy to set up and has performed as it should. I've been very satisfied with this machine and have no complaints. Was also pleased to find out I could stream the CinemaNow movies through my daughter's XBox 360.
This speaker set is soooo great--the sound quality, volume, portability, AC/DC capability to go anywhere and hear your iPod without headphones. I took it to Brazil last month and played music on the beach for 8-10 hours a stretch. Awesome.
This phone replaces a Siemens 2.4 Ghz system that had served us well for 6 years. We have been using this phone for about 45 days. The phones randomly lose their programming and you have to sync everything back up and re-record your outgoing message for VM. While talking the volume sometimes cycles from regular to loud and back again. The people on the other line don't seem to detect the difference, but it is annoying. The headset jack is a joke. In the manual it says that while it is only tested and approved with 2 headsets, it may work with others. I have tried 3 others and none work. I haven't bought the "approved" headset yet, so can't tell if that will even work. The buttons are in contiguous bars horizontally and if typing in larger quantities of numbers, often one doesn't take on the first press. Plus, there seems to be a delay in the pressing of numbers, so you can't even dial quickly. A few of the menus are good, but others it seems like they lost interest in usability. Although there are a lot of features, the ones I need, like mute and a universal headset aren't there.Now I have to decide if I will ship them back or not. I like that there is no interference with the microwave and the color display is nice, but those items don't seem to be good justification for the price of 3 handsets and a base with answering machine.
Tried them for an hour. Tried them on my Yamaha CD player, tried them on my Yamaha stereo receiver, tried them on both my Sony TV's, all trys in the same room with the transmitter. If you like hissing, static, intermittent black outs, these are for you. Want background noise, these give it to you. Boxed them up and sent them back.John Clark
I bought the D-Link Skype adapter hoping that it would make it easier for the inexperienced users in the home to use Skype. Everyone knows how to use a phone, not everyone knows how to use Skype.Hardware-wise this product is great. It's small, easy to plug in and requires no AC adapter. Completely portable. The audio quality is great, much better than I had anticipated it would be. There's almost no loss of audio quality between your PC and the phone connected to the device.The call forwarding and dial-out features are awesome. I work in a no-cell-phone-coverage area, but we do have satellite internet access. Works out fabulous: I forward my cell to my home line, and my home line to my PC via Skype. And the other way around too: I can skype home and get a dialtone, and skip the whole VoIP rates mess.But not all is great. This thing is completely lacking software-wise. The drivers are a complete pain to install. It wouldn't surprise me if many of these adapters found their way back to the store due to buggy driver software that refuses to install.The bundled version of Skype refuses to work since there's a more recent version available. And worst of all, the newer versions of Skype have no speeddial! This adapter is BASED on speeddial. Nothing left to do but implement workarounds, which kills most of the joy behind the product.There's no support for Linux or Windows 7. It's impossible to work this thing on Linux even if you use a VM such as VirtualBox.In short, this is not a product for the novice. If you're willing to take a command prompt and hack away for half an hour to implement workarounds and fix faulty installations, you'll probably get the DPH-50U working eventually. But if you just want something that works and have no idea how to deal with buggy software, better pass this one up.
Excellent quality, but it is a bit too big for my Macbook. Was expecting a snug fit, but over all I'm pleased.
I've had my Lenovo T60 wide screen for a week now and I just love it. It started right up out of the box and is also great with the mini-dock and a monitor. The security features are awesome! You can swipe your finger-print or enter a passphrase. Once you enter your passphrase it offers to remember all other pass words for you. The restoration data is stored on a separate locked segment of your hard drive so you don't need to bother with a lot of extra disks. The 15.4" screen is great. There is a magnifying feature to enlarge the type.The only draw-back is the lack of a really good manual either on-line or off. There are on-line instructions but theye are interactive so you cannot print them and take them with you. For example you run your cursor over a number and it tells you what it is pointing too and how it is used. But most of the items are easy to figure out.I had an occasion to call tech support to find out if this machine would take a digital moniter. I called on a Sunday afternoon at 4 PM and was immediately connected to a tech person in Atlanta, Georga. He spoke English and was able to answer my question immediately.
Camera filters bring a photographer from the world of good to excellent pictures. I always use the uv filter for protecting one lense, often use the shadow filter to prevent overexposure. I really enjoyed the warming lense (15 dollars on amazon, not in this group), and use it almost every photo.
worked for less than a second. would only power on when connected to ac or pc. RMA'd already. I'll get the brookstone version. 2 stars for good build quality, solid case.
First off these are the biggest cables I've ever bought,These cables are just as big as my Pete Cornish guitar cables times three...No problem with the color but the only problem with these cables are that they are kina'hard to plum thru your armoire and the plastic emblem that holds these cables together can get caught real easy in your entertainment center's back board...I can tell these cables are robust enough to last long periods of play from what source you use DVD/VCR/SAT.ect...My last opinon..It's not necessary to have all that fancy color coding and flair cause these cables are to be used behind the TV were noone will see them.
On the plus side:1. Price is hard to beat.2. Nice display. Nice touch screen. Nice sound and speech.3. Intuitive enough that my 67 year old mother could figure it out.4. Long distance routes are close to optimum.On the negative side:1. No text to speech.2. A little sluggish when recalculating routes.3. No printed manual. (Manual comes on a CD.)4. Hard to remove from window mount.5. No instructions how to use the UBS cable, or if the device is updatable or not. Apparently no PC software comes with the unit. If maps change, I have no idea if I can update the unit.6. No phone or email support.7. Short distance directions sometimes send me down less than optimal routes. (My biggest gripe.) It doesn't always know which street is the main thoroughfare and picks a worse street to go down. On one occasion, to go straight east 3 blocks, it told me first to make a right turn and go south 2 blocks.At least it gets me there. Bottom line is that you have to use common sense and not always follow the directions blindly.
My boyfriend and I took this camera jet skiing in Florida and the pictures turned out great (developed at Walgreens)!! We didn't get the chance to take pictures underwater, but the camera did get plenty wet and the pictures were still awesome. It's very easy to use, comes with a rubber strap, and floats in the water. Definitely would buy again; can't wait to take actual underwater pictures!
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife who has used digital point and shoot cameras as well as the Canon Rebel (film) for years. We wanted something that had very little shutter delay and where she would not miss the events in our kids life. This camera has already surpassed my expectations. The B/W conversion on the camera produces wonderful half-tones and great shadows. The battery seems to be great and everything about the camera is better than I expected.
Very fast service. exactly what I ordered..I am never disappointed with Belkin products.Will use Technology Galaxy again.Thank you..
It's a great turntable. I never had any problems with it. I honestly don't know when else you can expect from this. It does what it is supposed to do, play records, and it does it very well.
Just broke my headphones in on a long business trip.No, they don't shut out 100% of the background noise (duh), they aren't the most dynamically responsive headphones on the market (double-duh), and they aren't so comfortable that you don't know they are there.They *are* a good pair of headphones and do noticeably reduce the low frequency background noise typically found in a jet cabin environment, all for a very affordable price.Battery life was good - maybe 20 hours worth.They don't fold into a terribly compact arrangement - essentially the cups swivel 90 degrees so the unit is more flat. I don't think that's unreasonable, but some may think that's it's still too bulky.Good ear and headband padding. All-in-all, I think I got my money's worth.
We use this hooked to wireless speakers in our office. I have no complaints. The battery will make it thru almost 3 workdays. I would buy another.
This hub will power anything that I plug into it...This has NOT been the case with other hubs I have tried over the years. I really like the top two plugs that enable you to quickly insert flash drives. It has a nice weight to it as well to avoid sliding on a desk. I am very pleased with the purchase. Wish it would come in more color choices though.
The plastic over-the-head head-band of this headset provides the tension to keep it on, but unless perhaps you have a particularly small head, I would caution that the pressure against the head is rather uncomfortable. The earpiece is not so bad but the opposite "gripping" side, which is made of HARD grooved rubber, presses uncomfortably above the opposite ear. (Sound quality is adequate.)
If you are looking for a camera in this price and or pixel range this is the camera to buy. Takes excellent pictures and offers a variety of detail settings. Download pictures to pc or attach them from the camera directly to e-mail. The pc reads the camera like an extra hard drive - nice feature for deleting, saving or sending pictures. I spent some time comparing this camera to others in this range and the D-510 proved to be the better value and a great performing product. I am very happy with this camera. The question now is what should I do with my two 35mm cameras?
I've been using in-line volume control earbuds since the days of my Kenwood portable CD player from 10 years ago. Now with the iPod generation, I've been looking for in-the-ear style buds with volume control. While in Korea, I picked up a pair of these. While not completely in-the-ear, I decided to purchase them since I heard that Sennheiser was supposedly decent in terms of sound quality.Well, I am fairly disappointed in these. Granted I don't consider myself a professional audiophile by any means. I am more into range of sound over clarity of mids. First, the frequency response for these are between 19 to 21 KHz so trebles and bass aren't as deep as I would've liked. I will say the mids do sound crisp on these, so if you're not into range, or if you're a podcast, audiobook kind of person, perhaps they'll work for you.In the end, I still stick with one of the very first pair of buds that I've bought: the Sony MDR-E829V's. Better frequency response and about 1/2 the price of these. Now if I could combine the ear-fitting specs of these with the frequency response of the Sony's, I'd be set...Still looking for the perfect pair...and unfortunately, these weren't it. They aren't the worst pair, but of the 10 or so different brands I've tried, they fall in the mid range. 6 out of 10.
This card reader requires a 30MB TransferMate application to access the individual slots. Why can't this USB hub run in Plug-And-Play mode?I got this card reader to work once, then I unplugged it and tucked it away until I needed it again. When I went to plug it in later, I was told the driver failed to load because Windows was unable to locate the software for it. That is bad!My PC is a DELL D820 laptop (WinXP Pro, 1GB RAM, 100GB HDD) that I use for work as a software developer, and being a software developer, I feel pretty knowledgable with computers.This device should not be that hard to use!I've tried uninstalling everything, rebooting my PC, then reinstalling the software, but I can't get it to run the card reader any more.It looks pretty, but I recommend you find something simpler.
I have owned two pairs of these earphones, and I love them!"Noise cancelling wannabe's"... by me saying this I am applauding Koss for the price to quality ratio. You could spend $100+ for a noise cancelling pair of headphones, but I find that these headphones do equally good of a job (i have a pair of Creative noise cancelling headphones, and I prefer the Koss Plug)."w/modification"...If you replace the provided foam plugs with regular foam ear plugs, you will get a much better fit. Do this by triming a regular pair of foam ear plugs to the length of he "canal" on The Plug. Then drill a hole through the center using a small drill bit or use a needle and work around to make the hole bigger. This process is tedious I will admit, BUT having a clean pair (negates the CON listed below) that fits better than the provided foam plugs is well worth it. You will also find that the replacement plugs will stay compressed longer, making it easier to insert into your ear.CONS:the rubber "canal" that channels sound to your ear can fall off easily... if lose that.. its all over (this is why i gave it 4 stars instead of 5). Build up of ear wax on the plugs (no matter how well u clean ur ears, you will get some dirt build up on these things.. replace the plugs every few months using modification above)PROS:price... deep bass (even w/o "super bass" systems)... noise "cancelling" ability (w/ modification listed above)
Perfectly what I wanted and arrived so fast it was almost like magic.This item works just as it should, I used it for an antenna. The antenna needed an extension, with the connector I am receiving several channels in an area that is difficult to pick up broadcasts. Granted the antenna is doing most of the work, but the signals are almost all flawless, which is what I was concerned with when adding an extension and connector. If there is any sort of breakdown from the connection, it isn't noticeable to me.Based on my experience if I were to need this type of item again, this is the one I would purchase.
The replacement was easy to install, works great and is very bright. I'm very happy with this purchase.
These things are great. It really helps to keep your excess earphone cord under control. I bought these when they first came out and they were sold individually for the same price I got this three set piece. Awesome deal!
Went to a local store and had to drive home. The quality and price of this product can't be beat. Way exceeded the quality that came with the tv.
This is my dream camera. When I use this, I was so impressed with it's tremendous color quality and fastness.I will keep this camera for ever.
This is a nice sized unit. The display is adequate in size and VERY clear. I especially like the fact that the screen is so clear in sunlight. The only problem is that it is a bit difficult to read when in the shade or mottled shade. The auto-night screen is very handy as the contrast changes to be more useful at night. I have already dopped it a few times with no ill results. The buttons and menus seem to be arranged in a logical fashion. However, the toggle could be slightly larger so that one doesn't accidentally toggle to the wrong place. My thumb is large so this is a bit of an issue. It uses 2 AA batteries, which I favor as that is what my camera and flashlight use. Therefore I only need one type of batteries on a trip and can always use the batteries from another device as spares if my actual spare supply is depleted. I haven't had this long, so can't be more specific on features. However, this unit was recommended by a professional surveyor as a good unit for the money.
I literally got these around 2004/2005 if I remember correctly. They came with my HP Desktop which I replaced years and years ago. They have always worked great until the last 5 months or so they make really odd noises any time they are turned on and the noises do not seem to be related to the sound level (they go off when nothing is playing also).For speakers that came in the box with a computer they were amazing.
The Navigon is a very slick package, and gets the job done, but not as well as other comparable GPS units. The screen graphics are good, but most of the POIs are in lettering that is too small to read, especially while driving. POIs are difficult to locate, and many do not seem to be in the data base. You cannnot download your phone book from your cell phone, so that each number you call must be manually entered the first time. The touch screen is difficult to use, since many of the numbers, letters, and other choices are quite small, and the screen itself is not very sensitive. However, once you enter a destination, the voice directions are excellent. For the same price or less, I would stick to Garmin.
I ordered an ink cartridge (Eforcity Premium HP 78 color). It was slow getting here which I didn't mind. It fit into my printer (HP 1315 Photosmart), but it doesn't work. I tried everything I knew to try, but the cartridge wouldn't work. It felt very light. I had a new cartridge on hand, so I weighed the two cartridges and the new cartridge weighed over twice as much as the Eforcity cartridge. I e-mailed Amazon and they answered my e-mail promptly and courteously saying they would forward my e-mail to Eforcity. I recieved an e-mail from Eforcity about a week later saying to: 1. Mail the cartridge back in the original box. 2. Use the original return sticker 3. Return all replacable parts (?) 4. Return the original invoice with the original invoice number and original part number. They informed me that after receiving my return it would take 3 to 5 days to process my complaint, and then they would inform me on their decision. Unwilling to jump through all these hoops, I'm stuck with a peice of junk and a loss of the money I paid for it. Respectfully, James G. Everette
I'm a radio DJ and these cans last the entire show with no ear fatigue. Plus, they're very comfortable! Great buy.
I bought this for my husband for a birthday/Christmas present and he loved it! I researched and researched using Amazon and epinions and finally chose this Garmin model. So far, it has performed as promised. He has only used it a few days but he is really delighted with its performance. We live in suburban Atlanta so that may improve its performance. I bought the traffic device and he has been happy with its performance so far. He found it to be super-easy to get running. I purchased the dashboard holder and the charger that he can use in the house.I would recommend this GPS system to anyone and I found that purchasing it through Amazon was extremely easy and satisfying. Amazon, you are great!
I got this system to use 5.1 digital audio through its optical input. For the price, it is definately a good deal for a home theater system, but if your just getting it for the speaker set up, go with the Logitech z680s. The sub is not powered (it just takes left and right like all the other speakers), the remote control was sluggish, and the onscreen menu was extremely limited. The dvd picture and the sound was high quality, and the speakers were small and sturdy.good home theater system overall
I purchased this card to use as a second tuner in a home-built PVR running MythTV in Linux. It used the same drivers as the Hauppauge PVR-350 that was already installed. I had no problems getting it installed and working. This card worked fine right out of the box.
Hey Ravi Venkatesh it says that it fits intelligent shoe on many sony camcorders. It doesn't say it fits all of them
The item arrived packaged very well, on time and as advertised. It is a gift and the recipient is loving it. Thank you.
This is the best option, and the best bang for the buck, imo. Leaving aa's behind at a lower price than the standalone option, and this unit gives you the option to play while charging, albeit at a cost of speed.
Digital signal is digital signal. It's all or nothing. I bought 3 of these. Hopefully they continue to work. Very pleased with price.
I found this a very straightforward set-up. Though I am just venturing into LAN territory, the instructions were self-explanatory and the browser interface was easy to understand. Would highly recommend it.
I was surprised at how well this FM transmitter works, especially considering the low price. Of the 8 stations to choose from, 3 come in crystal clear 99% of the time. My only complaint (and this isn't a very big one) is that the station numbers aren't backlit. I'm mostly in the car at night, so it's practically impossible to see what station the transmitter is on without turning on a light. But considering how well it works (and how cheap it is), this problem seems really minor.
I got this same notebook but model LX.A8605.470 which has a bigger hard drive, and more RAM.Pros: This notebook offers the same features of my Dell notebook for about $1000 less. Good looking, easy to use, very light. Everything you'd want in a NB. Mine has a 120gb Hard drive, 1 gig of ram, DVD+/-R/RW/dual, 1.8ghz processor.Cons: No recovery disk... there's a 'hidden image' on the hard drive that is quite difficult to use even for an advanced PC user... I'm more than convinced a beginner or intermediate PC user would have a hard time indeed figuring out how to access this 'image'.The hard drive comes pre-partitioned. Some like partitions, I do not. It can be fixed with a partition merging program like partition magic (available here on amazon).The hard drive comes formatted in FAT32 format. FAT32 was used until 1997, and was replaced by NTFS. Using FAT32 for programs it wasn't designed for is a crash waiting to happen. WinXP, and almost every program since 97 is desined to run on a NTFS. NTFS is faster, safer and more secure. There is an easy conversion you can find by searching FAT32 to NTFS on microsoft's web page.I'm surprised a company would put a PC out in FAT32, maybe they want you to crash and call support, maybe they're lazy and don't want to convert, maybe their engineer's forgot to continue their education past 97... in any case the fix is a 2 minute fix and is easy.So, its a very good PC, ONCE you fix the pre-packaged hard drive problems! I wouldn't recommend this PC or any PC formatted in FAT32 if you don't plan on converting it to NTFS... unless you want everyone to have access to your PC!... so... after the easy fixes, it is a 4 star computer... before it is a 2 star... but for $1,000 less than a Dell with the same specs, its worth the 10 minutes you'll put in converting the hard drive and removing the partition, if desired.
I bought this momitor late January of 2006 and it quit working April 2007, of course this is just a couple months out of warrenty as this monitor only has a 1 year warrenty, A few months ago I started getting a red vertical line down the center of the screen, Gateway tried to tell me it was my video card, which is was not because it worked fine with other monitors. After a while the line went away so I did not pursue it anymore, A couple days ago it just went blank and now does nothing. The blue power button light is still on and i cannot turn it off so have to unplug monitor. I believe the same porblem was described by A Simms from Texas. I find it despicable that monitor that cost close to $600 only has a 1 year warrenty. Yes it was my fault for not reading the fine print, but trust me Gateway well never get another cent from me.
This is my first mp3 player and I am VERY happy with it. It is easy to download and delete music using musicmatch jukebox which I already have(just needed to update it with mp3 feature)and am familiar with. There is plenty of volume and seperate tone controls. Head phones are nice. Great unit for the price. Get one before they stop production as Intel plans to stop production soon on their consumer products, a corporate decision not a product line problem.
This case is everything I have come to expect from Lowepro. High quality, very padded, and holds my lens including the lens hood. This is not a small case. I don't mind the diameter being large to accommodate the lens with it's hood. I frequently leave my large camera backpack in the trunk of my car when I go hiking to shoot pictures. I carry a second lens in the lens case and wear it over my shoulder with the shoulder strap that comes on the lens case. While on the trail I can switch lenses. Should I slip or lose my balance, I never worry that the lens in its protective case will get damaged.
These Nikons are terrific. I bought a set of bushnells first, but promptly returned them. I bought these and am glad I did. They are easy to focus and use. Case and strap are very nice.
You can spend more but for someone who is unable to devote an entire room to a Home Theater these speakers are a good way to go. I added a PSW10 Polk subwoofer to this RM10 package and I am getting outstanding sound. It takes a lot more money and a lot more space to beat the sound of this package.
After 6 months of using this everyday, I have decided to replace it. The buzzing sound is terrible, at times blocking out the conversation. It gets worse when you use the mute button. The internet reports this as a known problem with the "new" ones being improved. I somehow doubt it - don't buy one..
Excellent quality, easy to setup. Amazon recommended LPV3-U2 print server with Canon Pixma MP830 order, buyer beware! NOT compatible with multifunction printers - check their website. Darn, I really liked it.
U know its just a card. The good thing of this Class 6 one is that ur camera will work faster. When it comes to writing or reading on the card u will see the difference with other cards so i guess this one its ok.Sincerely,Erdwing
its shoter then the nano but thicker but it has fm radio and video plus it comes with the program to put the video on it which is really easy i had a nano before this and i am much happier with this the only thing i can find bad about it is that its hard to put playlists on it and the you cant go back just one screen the back button goes back to the main menu each time but you get used to that but if you want a small mp3 player that holds a pretty decent amount of songs and video this is the way to go plus you cant beat the price
Even though it's a little more exspensive, and a little heavier and thicker than the Ipod, the zen vision m is a great deal better. The screen is clearer, and brighter when playing movies. The zen vision M works on any computer with out needing a specific program. It can work like a portable hardrive on anyone's computer with out needing special software. The battery lasts about 15 hours of music playing. I think this mp3 player is definately the best on one the market.
I received my battery within a week of ordering. I used the battery while on a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch and took about 400 pictures over a two week period without having to recharge it. I was very pleased with the battery.
When I brought it back to Walmart, the customer service person exclaimed "Not another one of these!"Yes it's a lemon. It worked some times, but never very well.Good idea - bad product. I'm going to try the Linksys version.UPDATE: I got a linksys. It works great.
I had high hopes for the 88CD based on reviews I had read. When we got it we discovered that (1) it's huge (and heavy), and (2) the FM reception is really inferior. Sitting in exactly the same location as an old Sony clock radio, it received only a fraction of FM stations that the earlier one did.CD sound is great; but as an FM radio it's an oversized disappointment.
The story started out okay; mind you not great, just okay, and then it went downhill. After a while it was all too confusing and too mundane -- almost silly at times. My suggestion is that you borrow this book from the library. That way you won't feel guilty about wasting money on a book you'll never read again or recommend to anyone else either.
This cd case is the best. I can fit all my CDs in here and more. I still have tons of space for my new cds to come. I couldn't be any happier. I would recommend this ideal case for anyone who needs cd storage or just loves music period and loves to collect this is the case for u. No problems thus far.
Using this USB stick for audio output has dramatically improved the sound when played either through my home stereo system or headphones. Also nice is that it can also output an optical signal, which I am currently upgrading to. It's very mobile too, but I haven't been able to make use of that feature. My only problem with it is that the actual USB stick is pretty low quality, and has already fallen apart (can be taped together again).
Replacing a smaller card. Well satisfied. Would have purchased a larger spaced card if my camera could have used it.
Awesome piece of boom box. I love music and use to travel a lot. I love listening to my mp3's during flights and travels using my phone and headset. But staying in a hotel room with something in my ear is not really relaxing. This is where Altec Lansing T515 comes in perfectly. I just open my phone's blue tooth, pair with with T515 nd presto, all the music I want to listen to in a clear crisp sound.. even from a distance.. You can even distinguish the base despite its small size... really awesome. Furthermore, I can carry the blue tooth device and plug it into my car's stereo line-in to play the same mp3's I love from my phone wherever I go.. even when I jog. I just insert my sports headset into the bluetooth device, clip it in my armband where my phone is and my tempo is up and running. The only so-so in the package is the headset which could have been better. But I have better headsets and they're compatible with the BT device. Oh and another thing, this comes with its own case contoured and designed to fit the shape of the speaker for protection during travels. Really love this thing.
Great fit for the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7, I didn't buy from Amazon because I bought from the Camera shop where I tried out about a dozen small camera bags, and found this to be the smallest bag that comfortably fits the LX7.
Fits the laptop as advertised and provides privacy without inhibiting my view. Received in a timely manner and I am satisfied with my purchase.
I wasted a lot of time tried to figured out the exposures for years by listen to someone who claimed "Professional" on photography. However, this was the best thing I have ever purchased for my camera. I love it so much.
We've recently become vegan, which means we were buying a LOT of canned beans. So I decided to cook the beans, which I have done much earlier in my life. I have an old aluminum pressure cooker that was really too big. I'm also interested in reducing the use of aluminum cookware, so decided to buy a new, improved pressure cooker from Amazon. I am very please with my new pressure cooker. The stainless is lightweight, but has a good, thick bottom. The whole pressure regulating mechanism and lock is new and improved. The cookbook that accompanies the cooker vastly overestimates the time to cook beans of all sorts, so I've had to adjust downwards. I cook mostly chickpeas and black beans, which turn out perfect in this pressure cooker.
"Samsung was founded in 1938 as a fish and fruit exporter on the Korean peninsula. Today Samsung has grown into a massive, multi-industry company and is a respected manufacturer of consumer electronics around the globe. By delivering lower-cost products that exceeded the quality of no-name manufactures but don't live up to the high-standards of first-tier manufacturers like Sony and Panasonic, Samsung has carved out significant market especially through sales in department stores and consumer electronics mega-stores. The Samsung SP-R4232 42-inch Plasma TV, though well designed and packed with a jaw-dropping array of inputs, comes up short in picture quality, a must have characteristic for a 42-inch plasma television. Darks were very good, as should be expected from a plasma display, and bright scenes displayed well too. Samsung specs this unit's contrast ratio at an unrealistic and not-so-modest 10,000:1. We measured the contrast ratio of this unit at 1675:1 - quite a difference, but then contrast is measured in many different ways and with varying formulas."
We bought this Garmin 270 in early March (2009), and it has performed very well for us. We used it daily during our trip to northern Italy, and its driving directions were concise and the maps were accurate. It was a lifesaver for us - I can't imagine using paper road maps instead!About the only complaint we had was that this Garmin can take a little time to 'recalculate' directions when you've missed a turn. But, that's a small complaint - the overall performance and user-friendliness of this Garmin unit was terrific!Ironically, I haven't used it much in the U.S. yet, but IMO this Garmin GPS has already paid for itself during our trip to Italy! Considering the current Amazon price of ~$140 (and Free Shipping!), this is an outstanding value for a US/Europe GPS unit.HIGHLY recommended.
I have had this handy little device for well over a year and shes still tickin. I keep everthing in it from Doctor appts to bill due dates, schools schedules... it even offers password protection so that you can keep all of your most important info safe and secure. Even if it breaks tomorrow (I hope not but... if it does) I would purchase another right away, no questions asked =0)
I bought this kit to help a friend install an amp/sub in his '08 Scion TC. We bought an SSL 1500watt Monoblock amp and were pushing a PPI 12" sub in a bazooka tube . The power and ground wire were more realistically 6 gauge, with LOTS of insulation around the wire. The RCA cables were almost too short to run in the car, but after a few adjustments here and there, we had it routed to give us enough wire. I've installed several 8 gauge BOSS amp kits and they seem to offer a lot more RCA cable and power cable. The speaker wire is absolute trash and should not be used for anything other than powering small things like led strips, remote wire, etc. For the price, you really can't beat this kit, but I would definitely use good quality speaker wire than the garbage supplied in the kit.
I read the reviews on the main page for this item and thought people were crazy for saying it was overpriced. Then I realized that most of them had paid almost $30 for it. Now though you can get it new for about $4.50 - $5.00. It is obviously very easy to use and now I don't have the hassle of having to turn on my computer whenever I need to charge my Zune. Now if only someone had a relatively inexpensive iHome unit for sale.... :)
The Antenna does its job I have a HD tv and I get 23 channelse I have also realized changing the positions will get me new channels but the trade off is I loose some other good channels which was tuned earlierThe clarity is very sharp true HD is what I getAmazing product worth the money spent
I was previously streaming my Music Library from a Logitech Music System. I had some issues with interference from other 2.4 GHz appliances and wanted to upgrade. After going back and forth between the Squeezebox, Sonos, and Soundbridge I decided on the soundbridge mostly due to the "claimed" greater audio format compatibility.Set-up was a challenge right from the start. Some of the nagging problems I experienced were Security Key issues and file sharing initiation. The later I never could figure out but found a "work-around" by stopping and then restarting WMP file sharing in Control Panel &lt;services>. Roku Support was absolutely no help to me. However, I will say that the folks on the Roku Forums are extremely helpful. Without their assistance my unit would never have found my music library. After MANY hours of fiddling with setup. I finally got the soundbridge to recognize my Music Library.Secondly, I must say I'm by no means an audiophile, but I am very dissatisfied with my sound quality coming out of my stereo. I find it very curious that there are not more complaints of poor sound quality in these reviews. I am streaming MP3's with a bit rate of 256 - 320kbps. My soundbridge is connected to my library wirelessly via my linksys router, and to my stereo by optical connection. Maybe a Cat 5 connection would improve the quality? I don't know, as that is not an option for me at this time. So as of right now I am stuck with a sound quality that is totally unacceptable to me.The internet radio has a wealth of choices as far a genre goes, but there again the sound quality (even at the highest bit rate) is totally unacceptable to me.Another issue I've encountered is playing my WMA Lossless files. When I play those files the audio will frequently pause mid-song while the unit "rebuffers". Additionally, I cannot play my purchased wma lossless files that have DRM. This is irritating because I was under the impression that the soundbridge was the only player that could handle these files.After three weeks of tweaking and troubleshooting and hours and hours on the Roku forum I have thrown up my hands and given up on the Soundbridge. My wife says we now have a very attractive $150.00 Digital Clock.Since giving up on Roku, I've been playing my digital library through a USB connection on my OPPO which is connected to my receiver. Those same MP3's sound so much better. I guess I will just have to live without Internet Radio until something better comes along.
I ordered these for my iRiver H10 and really expected a lot for that price, but what I got was even more than I expected.The looks, the accessories and the oppurtunity to make them really custom as it comes to fitting any ear form, that's fantastic.As it comes to the sound, it is just terrific!!! With the twist-to-fit-system and the sennheiser bass system you get an incredible sound that usually doesn't come with earbud headphones. I am afraid these can compete with big headphones that cover the whole ear; unbelievable:)))And just a minor hint: if you buy these be carefull what you do while wearing them cause the they are hook shaped and they try to get hold on anything around them; if you are not aware of this fact you might easily tear them apart!!!
The Bose stands are heavily weighted at the bottom and are easily assembled. A great buy here on Amazon. Other sites, stores, etc. sell these at around $99.00/set. An excellent product!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!All I have to say is that NOKIA charges $40!I've replaced the batteries in BOTH our NokiaCell Phones and they both keep a charge aslong as the original for a fraction of the cost.
I bought this for my Ipod nano (2g) and it didn't even fit in. It was a total waste of money!
I've had this burner for about 6 months, and I've burned a ton of DVDs with it. I've burned both data DVDs and video DVDs. I always use DVD+R media, but I've used all sorts of brands and speeds from 4X to 16X. I've found this to be a fast and reliable burner that produces video DVDs that can be read on everything I've tried from computers to various consumer DVD players. I almost always use Nero 6.6 to burn, by the way.This is in marked contrast to two other burners I've owned, which proved to be dicey.There is a newer DRU-800A model that I may get next.
The soda-cracker sized wonder not only fits within my shirt pocket, it leaves room for three pens, an envelope, a folded piece of typing paper and half a dozen 3x5 cards. And the picture quality, even compared to the full range if sub-$1000 digital cameras, is reliable and good at 640x480 resolution.It is always with me. Remember that face you saw on the subway that was like an epic novel, or that serendipitous combination of advertising sign and pedestrian, and wished you had a camera? Now you can.One important suggestion: the latency period between pressing the shutter release and hearing the beep to indicate the picture has taken is the better part of a second and, because the lens is tiny, the exposure time is long. So hold the camera very, very steady. Then shout your surprise when you first see on your computer screen how well [this]camera serves you.Rating: Quality per dollar and fun per dollar are both five star-plus.
This speaker system has a very deep soundstage,and rock solid bass...These speakers take up a lot of space...The highs are a little bright...These speakers will give you a definate "wow factor"...Add a good subwoofer,like the top of the line velodyne subwoofer..."Enjoy" Not for small apartments...These speakers are "definate", lease breakers,for sure...Please note for home theater use,i think smaller speakers,might be a better choice...It all breaks down to individual tastes in music...Please audition,these speakers in person at a dealer or friend who own these speakers,and please only purchase from a dealer,with a good refund/return/exchange policy...I thank you stewart L. 12/19/05.
I searched quite a bit for a light yet sturdy tripod for hiking and travel. This is the best I found, and the price is very reasonable. The ball head is great and the grip easy to use and set -- I actually like it better than my more serious heavy tripod. I just wonder how the plastic parts will hold up over time.It comes with a quick release (also very easy to use, but plastic), easily shortened center column, adjustment for video panning (limiting the range of motion, as desired), and a level. The legs are in 5 sections, with flip down clasps that are quick and easy -- better than screw or twist-type locks. The fifth section, however is necessarily quite narrow and a little flexible, if not wobbly.
Great product and fast shipping. There was some confusion on the add on Amazon and the seller, but it got resolved.
The price seems a bit high at first, but these are well worth it. I've been using my Sony MDRv6 for over 20 years, but found it is too large and doesn't block outside sound enough for use with an mp3 player on the train. After much research, I went with the E2C. The sound is almost as good as the MDRv6 (an industry standard). The only area in which the E2C may be lacking is in the deepness of the bass, but these are after all, tiny. Physics dictates certain limitations. That being said, the bass is crisp and well defined, and unless you are a bass hound, certainly deep enough. The mids and highs are as good, and in some cases better, than the MDRv6.Where these really shine is in exterior sound isolation. Can't hear the guy yakking on the cell phone in the seat next to me, nor can I hear the two really loud women in the seat in back. Can't even hear the PA announcements.Add in a 2 year waranty and better-than-most cable construction, and you really can't beat them.
This headphones are absolutely incredible. I took the risk of buying these based on reviews of how good the bass was. My two roommates decided to play it safe. One chose the Bose $130 model and the other roommate chose the Skullcandy G.I's. We all got our headphones the same day in the mail. I am proud to say that when we tried them on, mine blew everyones mind. The bass feature is absolutely ridiculous. I own 2 12" subs in my car and the bass sounds exactly the same.When I tried the bass tester song the headphones covered all 20-20,000Hz frequencies.Other than the bass, the headphones are extremely comfortable. The skullcandy G.I's were extremely uncomfortable and the Bose headphones were equally as comfortable as this model. The higher and mid range of the Bose were notably better. but they look old fashioned and I can see older people wearing them more than college students.I would recommend buying rechargeable batteries over 2000mAmps just so you won't spend too much money on batteries over the long time you will keep these headphones for!I Highly recommend this product. You wont be dissapointed
The delphi xm signal repeater works great and is the only reason that i can get xm in my entire house. Setup takes seconds, just plug and play. Amazon had the best price by far out of all of the sights that I visited. Xm sold the same product for almost triple the price.
I bought this in-dash car system about 6 months ago, but only installed it yesterday. The video quality is perfect. The rear USB port read my 4GB pendrive normally. The bluetooth function operate my cell phone (LG ME 770) totally. The sound quality is clean, but volume could be better (but OK). I can play my MP3 stored in my cell phone by bluetooth easy. A good aquisition. Perfect!!
I am certain this USB flash drive functions properly but I haven't had a chance to use it. It is in my laptop bag ready to be used.
I received these about a week ago. The first time I listened to them I was just blown away by the detail in the music. The imaging is perfect and the mids are reproduced spot on. The bass is solid and clean and the highs are good as well. One thing I did was to put the Comply foam tips on as I really prefer those over the silicone ones.
I found it inconvenient to charge my Sansa MP3 player from my laptop (the laptop goes on power save if I'm not using it and then decharges vs charges the Sansa) or my desktop (I don't really use it anymore and it's a waste of electricity to turn it on just to charge the Sansa). This little inexpensive charger is convenient and charges the Sansa in less time than a computer. I subtracted 1 star because the adapters do not plug directly into the Sansa. You need to have the original charging cord used with the computer. You plug the original cord into the Sansa and then into the charger and then plug it into the wall. I don't think the product description included you need the original charging cord and I'm glad I still had mine. I've had the charger for several months now and it works very well.
The item was received on time, is as described and works fine.This my second attempt to find a unit that works well.
I received my order 1/3, the guy that delivered it was kinda rude. The tv was to arrive between 12-4pm. THe guy shows up at 1130am while im napping. He tried to hand me the tv right from the truck (32 inch mind you) and tell me to sign a paper. I asked him if i could take it inside and open it up to make sure its okay as he did not even offer. I had white glove service and the guy should have brought the tv inside for me and unpacked it and taken the box with him. However he made me carry it myself. He told me he was in a hurry and had to be somewhere in 20 minutes. I was wondering why if he was early to my house that he was in a rush to be somewhere else. What if I was not home until 12pm? The tv was working... however, the metal plate that is part of the back of the tv to hold the tv to the wall mount brackets was busted. I called samsung and they said it would take a month to replace and told me to call amazon. Amazon has the tv in stock but now they tell me they cant ship until 2/5 - 2/15 ... im a bit angry.
I looked all over the area I live in and couldn't find this cable in any store, so I ordered it from here. Just what I needed, worked fine. If you need one, this is a great place to get it.
I read an extensive review which walked me through the installation of this thing. I don't remember who wrote it, but, THANK YOU! It works amazingly. I've gotten an atrophied thumb from lack of having to turn the volume up and down.
I too had trouble with skipping at first, but as long as you burn it at a slower speed while not running utilities it wont skip at all. I made a cd with over 17 hours of music on it and it hasn't skipped once. I love this and all my friends are really jealous. I'd say get this and forget the backlight, it saves u 50 bucks for a couple features.
I really did not know what I was getting into when I bought this piece of equipment. All I knew was that I was cycling through an immense amount of AA sized rechargeable batteries when working as an event photographer using my Olympus FL-50 flash. This flash is awesome but when shooting subjects at a far distance this unit can eat up batteries like crazy. I bought this grip because it uses C sized batteries in the handle, which can be used to power the FL-50 flash unit. I own an Olympus E Volt 330 digital SLR and I bought the grip to have large amounts of battery power on hand. However this grip is designed to work with the Olympus E1 digital SLR and it works to the right (as viewed from the rear) of the camera body. For the E Volt 300 I needed it to work to the left of the camera body. This grip is still useable but one has to mount it to the tripod socket on the bottom of the camera 180 degrees out of it's intended position so that it is on the left side, and then swivel the head of the FL-50 180 to face the front of the scene to be photographed. Thank goodness Olympus uses the TTL exposure system for the flash otherwise this flash grip would have to be considered unusable for all cameras except the E-1. My work and education experience are what can be considered by many to be flat out unbelievable. With photography I have been able to render the unbelievable as credible just type my last name >uske&lt; into Google from any country and in any language and click non the first link on the page of hits to see what I have done.
The connectors are real nice. Some of the best I have seen. The cable and connectors are built very well. Very happy overall with the cable.
Sandisk Mobile Mate is an excellent buy for the money. Just put your memory card in it, and bring it up on my computer and your ready to go.
They describe this item as being epandable to 340 MB. However, the manual and an inspection of the product indicates no expansion capability. Additionally, it was shipped to me with missing parts.
Took unit out of box. Wouln't eject disc tray. Complete garbage, which is where it is now. You get what you pay for.
This unit is great for the low 'n' slow cookers. I wouldn't recommend it for the gas grill unless you're cooking turkeys and the like. I've used it a few times-once on a brisket, next on a 16 lb. prime rib, a couple of times on ribs (grill temp only), and last weekend on a couple of Boston butts. In each case, the thermo was dead-on and agreed with my Insta-Read. The prime rib was nerve wracking, because, at $240, it was the most expensive cut of meat I've ever cooked. Injected with 50/50 olive oil and Jack Daniels, it easily fed 12 people with leftovers. The alarm let me know when the internal temp hit 130, which was my time to pull it off the smoker.As far as the remote goes, don't expect huge range out of it-maybe 30 feet through a single exterior wall. More'n likely, you'll be out checking the fire and grill temps anyway. What's great is not having to open the lid of the smoker to check temps. With the grill thermometer, you really start to understand how much the temp drops each time you open the lid, especially on cold days.The investment in this unit will pay off in perfectly-cooked meats and avoiding the embarrassment of dry, overcooked Q.
HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS AT ALL WITH IT, EASY TO USE, GREAT PRINTING, SCANNING AND FAXING CAPABILITIES, SELF-EXPLAINATORY, HEAVY DUTY
Biggest problem is that there is no way to connect a ground wire between the turntable and the ground screw of the amp. If you have a ground loop that's buzzing, you have to take the turntable apart and find a place to connect a ground wire to it. Bad design. Also, even though there is a speed control and strobe built in, I can't get the platter to go slow enough to zero out the strobe. AMAZING! I wish I hadn't sold my old Radio Shack turntable 10 years ago.
I REALLY like this product. It is priced low and gets the job done! I've always tried to avoid taking pictures inside because they always came out so harsh and almost overly sharp. This product makes my indoor pictures look so much better! It is easy to store and easy to slip onto the camera...definately recommend!
I have owned three pairs of these. Why? Because they sound splendid, they are cheap and they break.The first pair lasted over a year. The second pair lasted 6 months. The pair that broke this morning lasted one week. I used them everyday of the year on my bike ride to work. The problem is that the wires short out over time because they are cheaply made.Again, they sound amazing and are comparable to many $50+ headphones in this respect. If you like to gamble, go for it. They might last for years or break in a matter of days. I guess my Koss days are over. But i don't regret them.
The most important factor that makes a good cable is gauge and quality of the wire in the cable, the second most important factor is the length. You should use the shortest cable possible. 8ft is likely much longer than most users will need. Also this cable is not made by Sony and it does not have any special advantages to using it with a PS3.
It's nice to be able to be infront of the camera!!! Small enough to fit in your pocket. Good investment.
I ordered this popper for my daughter early in December and gave it to her for Christmas. Unfortunately, she didn't open the box until over a month had passed, and when she found that the bottom was cracked she attempted to exchange it, but was unable to because of Amazon's one month return policy. Too bad. When we shopped locally and bought one, she is thoroughly enjoying it.
Great product for the price. The sound that this unit produces is what surprise me the most, deep bass sounds you can expect and a overall good blend of highs and lows.
Being very careful about my investments, I researched digital cameras in my price range ($200-$300) for a long time before committing to the HP 935. I went to several on-line review sites that had side-by-side comparisons, and one even offered image tests against the comparable Canon. I like color. Real life vibrant color. In all the tests, the HP beat the Canon. I bought it and haven't regretted it yet.My entire online gallery is filled with examples and I have won awards at a national web site (33 times) against thousands and thousands of other images. Some people complain about the HP 935 image quality in low light settings. ANY camera in low light will have it's difficulties without the use of a tripod or manual settings if you wish to avoid flash. By using a tripod, and manually setting the HP 935 to aperature priority, 100 iso, turning off the flash and triggering it with the built in timer, the camera then automatically determines the length of exposure and is usually VERY accurate. I wish I could provide a link to some subground level images I took - the colors are vibrant, true and virtually noisefree.If you follow the instruction manual, this camera will do everything PLUS....EXCEPT for produce speed shots. Sorry. That is where it falls down. It can not compete with the rapid shots of the cameras out there that cost 3 to 4 times as much. It is just SLOW in comparison. And I mean SLOOOOW. If I could change ANY thing about this camera, it would be to speed it up. But I like to think that the reason it is slow is that it has to take it's time to give me those great shots. Quality over quantity. ;)Battery issues? Well - okay. But remember it takes a lot of power to make those great shots. lol Also, when the camera shows the batteries are drained, power down. Count to ten. Power back up. Instant battery life. BOTH of my HP's do this and reading other's feedback, I see this is common. You can do this sometimes for an entire day in the field but you still need to keep spares on hand. Eventually the batteries really are drained. (My Olympus drained batteries far worse)Macro - once you learn the tricks of using this function, it is very handy!!! Until then, it might drive you batty. My Nikon and Pentax film cameras do the same thing this does, so I was prepared.Telephoto - I rarely use it. less noise that way. This camera takes such large sharp images, I just normally shoot and crop what I need.Not a perfect camera - just perfect for it's price range. That is why I bought a second one. Buy a tripod, rechargeable batteries and you will be set.
I bought this printer because of the print,scan,fax capabilities in that order. I don't use the copy feature often.The printer does a good job. Amazon had a great price when I bought it. I haven't seen it that cheap since. As usual for Amazon, it came in only 3 days even though I selected the free shipping.The only negatives were :1. The Mac disc was not updated to be used by OS 10.5-. I deleted and reloaded the setup disc twice and got aggravated and called HP. (their chat line won't handle Macs). The HP assistant was surprisingly fluent inEnglish and courteous and most importantly told me exactly how to download the upgraded setup file from their site and walked me through the setup. It works fine.2. I wish the scanner would allow you to select to put multiple scanned pages into one file such as scanning an article several pages long.The PDF mode will allow this if you use the top feeder which requires separate sheets.These are not major problems and I think I got a good printer for the money.
The HP 6940 printer appears to be a worthy successor to my HP 722 that gave 10 years of outstanding service. The 6940 is much faster, of course, and easily handles a wide variety of print jobs such as labels and card stock. The print quality is excellent. Considering the modest cost, this machine is a good investment.
I bought this to mount a small 12 inch tv for my workout room and was very happy with the end result. The installation was easy and all the pieces are very strong and durable. After looking at other similar(more expensive) items on amazon, I would recommend this one.
It is an excellent video card for the price. Just make sure you know what version card you have so you can download the newest drivers.
Very inexpensive and a great quality for the price. The magnet doesn't stay but it's still a great product for the price
WARNING- Don't ever buy from this company.Was sent faulty component. After much talking on the phone with someone in another country, was sent a remanufactured player. It worked until I updated it. Has not worked since, and the warrenty expired right after I received the replacement. Big mess. Worthless product.One star is the minimum rating, but does not even deserve one.
These work great for the use I have, that is, editing music and making CD's on my PC. The physical quality and sound quality are both entirely adequate for this.To address problems others have mentioned:The volume is adequate. You have to realize that most Windows sound cards have two places to adjust the volume, both on the input and output. I run both at about half to get the right level in the headphones.They don't block all outside sounds. Actually I do want to hear if my wife is yelling or the dog is barking. If you want complete isolation you will probably want the active noise-cancelling 'phones that cost a lot more.Ben
This a great amplifier. Steal of a price. At first i didn't expect too much seeing how its only 300 watts, but wow. I have it hooked up to a pioneer tsw5102 with a peak of 6000 watts in a 2.75 cubic foot box and wow this thing can pound. Its not just noise either it actually sounds really good no distortion and quite crisp. Very pleased and would recommend to anyone looking for a well priced sub amp
Pros: Good price, great scaling of non-HD content, three HDMI ports, attractive design, lots of inputs and outputs, feels well made, good menu system, very bright (so bright I had to turn it way down since it was TOO bright by default)Cons: 1080P through HDMI only. Even component video will not do 1080p. Limited to 1024x768 through PC VGA port. Seems to be picky about HDMI 1080P input. I tried a cheap RCA upconverting DVD player, but the TV would only accept the HDMI signal at 480p, 720p, and 1080i -- not 1080p. I haven't had a chance to test any other HDMI devices (thus, I have never had the TV actually display 1080p).Update: Been running the TV at 1080P for months, works flawlessly. Make sure you have an HDMI 1.3 cable (which should not cost more than $20USD).Previous problems with 1080P went away when I replaced the cable. HDMI cables are digital, so the other one must have been defective.
It's better than other replacment remotes I've seen but it is *not* the remote to end all remotes. It handles the off/on functions for all of my stuff but required a fair bit of tinkering and calling tech support to get it to turn the TV (Panasonic) from Channel 3 to Video 1 so I could watch DVD movies. I also had quite a time to get it to perform any DVD player tasks like changing discs or to get the menu functions. Oh well, I guess that's progress.
I like the flash that much. The only issue I have is that when you use the second flash my rebel Xti tend to under expose the image especially when a wide angle is used.
I am one of those guys who is picky about his computer "stuff". I buy laptops and replace hard drives with bigger and faster drives immediately, have a power cord for home, office and my travle bag, and tweak programs until I get them just the way I want them. I bet I have 20 different computer mouses lying around that I bought and used less than a week before I said "Next!"I own three of these Targus mice. One is at my office, one is at home and one stays in my laptop bag - just in case. I love these and am curious to see if a mouse can be made that is better. I will keep my eyes open, but I don't know how it could be done at this point.The mouse is tiny, which works GREAT on a plane. I have been using 17" laptops for the last 5+ years and on a plane I want a mouse that can function with the laptop itself serving as the mouse pad. I also want a mouse that is small enough that it truly is an accessory rather than a second component. It is bad enough my power brick is the size of a motorcycle battery. I have also had more than one model of retractable mouse that was retractable for the first week or so. Not so with these guys.This mouse rocks. But no mouse lasts forever, so I am on Amazon ordering two more. One to replace one I have that seems to be going bad and one as a spare. Yes, it went bad, but I bet I have had it for over 6 months and easily a thousand hours of use. (Do the math - that is about 5.5 hours per day.)
DVD-L50? Go buy it! It is a toy, a very expensive toy, but what a great piece of toy! Great graphics, buggy sound and cool!
im a courier and use this about 10 hrs day. has been a great companion so far. great routes , great maps , great sat receiver, snappy interface, great bluetooth , and display of map is so good I dont even use text to speech ( I prefer to listen to radio)comes with ac charger and leather case to protect screen . weird that you dont even get these with the more pricy nuvi 750 .cant go wrong with 360 ! If you want a bigger screen go with the 650/660 !Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
The sound quality is good and enough for a room. It looks nice. It only has a on/off and a volumn switch. Maybe other controls are not necessary since usually the computer and CD, MP3 players can take care them.
Its hard to be enthusiastic about a Toner cartridge, however I should say this is just my second cartridge in 5 years of daily, routine home office use. The printer, and the cartridge(s) have performed flawlessly. I am totally amazed by the longevity both of the printer and cartridge. This was my first laser printer and it's been a wonderful experience. So kudos to NEC.
Good sound, when it works. If you have any other 2.4Ghz devices in your home, telephones, WiFi, Keyboards, etc. buy something else or live in 2.4Ghz hell. Range is limited to about 50 feet in open air, 20 feet through walls. There is no way to know what channel the device in operating on and power loss results in channel setting loss.Look for 5.8Ghz devices or save a lot of time and run the wires.
It was cheap, and it works great for skype-ing. I like having the volume control and mute right on the cord because it is easier to adjust quickly. The microphone seems pretty good, the headphones aren't good enough for really listening to music, but are good enough for listening to speech or background music in games. I don't know how they handle bass like in explosions, but I'm guessing pretty poorly. But still, a great deal.
I purchased this with the hopes that I could use it with USBExtreme to rip all my PS2 games to a HD to help 'clean up' my "man's room" so that they're not 60 PS2 game boxes out in the open. It first didn't work after spending many many hours ripping all the PS2 games to the HD. I took a week off and re-read the instructions and realized I needed to format it twice (once using the mgmnt tools in XP, the second time w/a file from USBExtreme). After I did this it WORKED! Mind you, since it didn't work the first time that doesn't mean anything was wrong with the drive - it was 'user error'. So as far as using it IN a computer for backing-up data etc - I have no comment - but for ripping PS2 games on a drive this size using USBExtreme - it works.
I have tried serveral times to load my shuffle with music with no results. My computer keeps saying that no iPod is recognized.Whats with this. With all the money I spent on this thing it should work. I am very disappointed with this product.Linda Larca
I actually have several of these. One for my mother-in-law for use with her new tv. It can switch her tv to computer without any complicated menu. It is really not complicated but this actually works for her. I also have one so that I can have a video cable for my monitor when I need to test one. I no longer have to take up room with an additional monitor. Not much else to say about them but they are both i/o on the main so both needs are solved and this does the job.
I bought this as a replacement for my old Photosmart P2350 printer, which was good, but didn't have a fax machine. The Office Jet 6310 does, and the price was right, so I got it.This is a straightforward multifunction (4-in-1) office machine. What's good about a 4-in-1 is that it does 4 things in one! The 6310 has a fax machine with built in 33.6kbps modem, a color scanner, copier, and printer. The fax machine has an auto document feeder, which is nice for sending multiple pages. Up front is a panel for the various functions; scanning, faxing, and copying. There's an alphanumeric pad for faxing, and a backlit LCD dot-matrix display. You can hook this printer up to a home network. There are slots for memory cards also. There's an Ethernet cable port in back, so it's network compatible. I have mine hooked up to my home wireless network through a router, and it works fine.HP says this will do 33 pages per minute black and white and 25 color. Obviously it's an exaggeration, because it depends on the print quality. A fast draft print will come close, but for anything else, forget it. I'd get good color prints in over a minute on the maximum DPI. It uses print cartridges quickly also. I burned through a color and a back and white in a couple months of light use, less than 200 pages. HP cartridges are expensive and rarely go on sale.This does print great photos, although not as good as a dedicated photo printer like the PhotoSmart series. The Canon Pixima 4-in-1 series machines do the best job, but were a lot more expensive. Black and white, text comes out clean and sharp, but not as sharp as a laser machine. The scans come out good, but expect to wait for them. Same with copies. Scanning and copying are both PAINFYULLY slow with the 6310. Other machines do much better, and the higher end HP 4-in-1's perform all these tasks quickly.Overall, this is a good machine for light use or occasional use. It would be best for someone who needs to send an occasional fax, scan, or copy something. It does everything I ask it to, and does it good enough.Pros:Low priceHP qualityreadily available ink cartridgesQuick printingGood print qualityNetwork readyMulti-card readerAuto document feederConsSlow print speedsPainfully slow scanning and copyingExpensive ink cartridgesPhoto printing could be betterCartridges don't last long
The Harmony 720 is a great remote. I like the layout and shape of this remote better than the other Harmony remotes such as the One. The screen is bright and crisp. I had the 550 before and this was a nice upgrade. The 6 position screen is better than the 4 position on the 550. The Harmony software takes care of upgrading remotes. It will transfer all of your settings automatically. The only downside, if you can call it that, to this model if that it is rechargeable instead of using regular batteries. You have to get into the habit of throwing it on the charger every few days. It will last about 4-5 days without recharging. It does remind you when it is getting low. If you run into a low charge when you start watching a movie it is only about a 15 minute charge away from being usable for a few hours. Then you just make sure you charge it thoroughly when done. Overall, a great product.
They got to me pretty quickly and while installing them in my 01 cavalier i found that they are slightly too small to fit into the stock bracket. All you have to do is bolt it on there and it will bend into place.After 3 weeks of owning them im noticing that they both have a really bad thumping which i think means there going to blow soon so that means i gotta take them out and send them back in to get a new pairOver all its a good product just wish i didn't have to go through the process of taking them out and putting them back in once they get here
I don't know what scrappy's problem was, but my scanned slides turned out to be gorgeous. My old Umax Astra always blocked up slides and negatives with excessive contrast, but the HP scans them with no problem. Prints are a cinch. I don't find the wait excessive at all-- maybe fifteen seconds, which is hardly interminable for a USB device.The software is good, but not great. It certainly doesn't have the sophistication of the Adoble Elements that come with Epson scanners, but it's fine for basic image manipulation. It seems to reset to prints with each new scan, which is inconvenient but not insurmountable for slides and negatives.For a hundred bucks, it's a great piece of hardware. And in my experience, HP equipment is MUCH more durable than Epson.
-very tiny-not even as large as a sheet of paper-very flimsy-this isn't a special steal...you really get what you pay for-I think I may use the one I ordered as a coaster..
Plugged it into my Kodak Zi6. Works perfect. I saved over $30 vs buying an even slower card at a retail chain.
It's great for color ink because you can easily get all the colors for less than $10 new. I've already bought several and all from new sellers Amazon. However, I am a student, and I can get away with only using black and white. Which is great because the color ink still gives out in a year before I've used it much. I don't know if it dries or breaks down but no type of cleaning or alignment can bring the cartridge back. I pretty much have to break out a new cartridge every time I need color.
NOTICE: This review is for the OLD 2007 160GB iPod Classic, NOT the NEW 2009 160GB iPod Classic!I admittedly was not going to purchase the 2007 160GB iPod Classic when I first saw it; my reaction was along the lines of "Apple will just release a 200GB+ model next year," so I decided to wait for a model I believed would be released in 2008; I was wrong. When Apple released their 120GB iPod Classic, I ordered it right away, but fearing that my music collection would grow faster than the space on my iPod, I picked up the 2007 160GB iPod Classic on clearance roughly two weeks after purchasing the 120GB model. (I've since purchased the new 2009 160GB Model, which is my favorite iPod to date.)First, it's worth noting that this iPod carries the status of the "worst selling iPod ever," at least the 160GB Model does. However, the capacity of this iPod is simply unmatched. The 160GB model was two years ahead of its time capacity-wise, and if it weren't for all of the bugs that these iPods had before the firmware update, they'd easily be on par with this year's 160GB model.In spite of all of its flaws, the 160GB iPod Classic from 2007 really is a nice iPod. Up until this year, if you wanted an iPod that was larger than 120GB, this was the only model available to you without performing unauthorized modifications to the device. What's more, the fact that this iPod doubles as an external hard drive is a major plus in my book, because it allows me to carry fewer devices on me.As another reviewer noted, there is a firmware update that fixes many of the problems with this iPod; however, that fact that it needs a firmware update at all, and that problems were so rampant on the 160GB model make this device seem very poorly designed, and very un-Apple like, which is probably why they dropped it in the first place. This brings me to the iPod's caveats, and there are plenty of them.First, Cover Flow is outright slow. The simple solution would be to not use Cover Flow, and to browse your iPod using another method. The second caveat is the fact that on many of these iPods, the hard drive would continue to spin even after the device was turned "off," effectively draining the battery and reducing the life of the hard drive. My solution was just to keep this constantly "docked" to my computer, which effectively kept it from running off of the battery. While the firmware update has fixed this problem on most 160GB iPod Classics from 2007, every so often I run into someone whose still wrangling with battery issues. Another problem is the semi-unresponsive Clickwheel, which was also fixed in the firmware update, although compared to the 120GB model from 2008 and the new 160GB model released this September, there's still a noticeable lag in the Clickwheel, albeit far less noticeable than before the firmware update. The last real caveat though, the one that irks me the most and caused me to purchase the 120GB model from 2008, is the lack of "Genius" functionality on this iPod. I realize that "Genius" didn't exist when this iPod was released, but I was a bit disappointed that Apple didn't issue a firmware update to add Genius support to this iPod, and to further improve the responsiveness of the Clickwheel. A short list of pros and cons can be found below:Pros: Largest iPod Capacity-wise (sharing this honor with the new model that just came out,) longest battery life of any iPod, (the new 160GB model has a slightly shorter battery life because it uses a slightly smaller battery,) doubles as an external hard drive.Cons: Bugs are common and may or may not be fixed via a firmware update, more expensive than newer iPods, no "Genius" feature or firmware update for said feature, and the dual-platter hard drive (160GB model) has more moving parts than the single-platter models and thus, twice as much of a chance of breaking on you.The verdict: If 36 hours of music or 6 hours of video at a time are enough for you, go with the new 2009 160GB iPod Classic. It's less expensive than the 2007 model, more reliable, and more feature-rich overall, not to mention the fact that it has "Genius" support and is slightly smaller because it's a single-platter model. If you absolutely must have 40 hours of music or 7 hours of video on your iPod, go with the 160GB model from 2007, but be aware of the problems that you may run into, and seriously ask yourself if that battery life is worth spending an additional $350.95. Unless you spend most of your life on transcontinental flights, the new 160GB model that just came out is far superior to this iPod in every way imaginable. All in all, I give this device four out of five stars, because even with the problems that it had, up until this month, it was the only iPod that could hold many people's entire music collections, and it still has the longest battery life of any iPod, which is an honor that cancels out the "honor" of being the "worst selling iPod ever." Again, unless you need that extra battery capacity or collect iPods, go with the new 160GB model over this one and save yourself some cash.
the no flash photos were sooooo yellow and pixelated.In general the color quality was poor.
After having 2 replacements under warranty, the last one died a couple of weeks ago aswell. Unfortunatly this one was no longer under warranty (2 years old). I have allways been very carefull with it so it never has been dropped or anything like that, but apparently it now has a broken harddrive. On the internet I have seen that lot's of people have (had) the same problem.
I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can sayis WOW!!!!This is probably the best purchase I have ever made.This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It'svery easy to use as well!I have bought other brands before, and this one justblows everything else out of the water! I have to say,everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stopthinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with itthe moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELYPOSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! IGUARANTEE IT!!!
Does the Job and easy to install! I use it with my IBM Laptop and have no problems. Instant firewire! Great info on their website too. Works Flawless with xp.
Really clear image and voice. Smaller than I thought it would be, but clips securely to the top of my laptop. Software is too unwieldy and slows my computer. When I have time, I'll uninstall it and just reinstall the driver, like another reviewer suggested. At first, I couldn't get the cam to focus, but learned from these reviews that we're supposed to manual focus right on the cam itself. It would've been helpful if the manual said that. No problems using this with Yahoo Messenger. Love the built-in mic.
I have had this product for a little over a month and use it regularly. I am also an advanced computer and wireless user as it is what i do for work....the system works, sound quality is not bad. its an athetically pleasing etc. However, why oh why can't i play music through the speakers connected to my computer AND to the remote speakers? I want to have music play in both locations for parties. And when you switch between them, you have to close your itunes, media player, etc. This is a simple thing that could easily be remedied, but i am not holding my breath.also, occasionally there is a crackling sound in the remote speakers. Which usually can only be fixed by unplugging the usb transmitter and then plugging it back in...but not always. It seems mostly random, as i have tried in hundreds of placements, sometimes it will do it and sometimes not.the remote control is a handy feature, but the remote for your stereo speakers will likely still be needed as the volume control is only goes as loud as the media player you use allows, so you'll need your stereo remote for additional volume control.PROS:attractiveability to add more remote locationsworks well most of the timeno need to run those pesky speaker wires to another roompause/stop/play from remoteable to use your existing music playercan use remote to start/stop/pause movies using windows media player on computerno need to install any software on your computer (its plug and play)...although it will help if you have more than one reciever for more controlCONS:audio mixed with crackling noise 50-60%of the time - have to unplug replug usbno way to play on both computer speakers and remote location at the sametimeexpensive to add more recievers...better off buying two or more full sets (its cheaper and you'll have extra remote controls for each room)volume control limitedno rewind/fastforward (only skip tracks)software is not needed...but it doesn't really help anyway, almost zero added value by installing softwareOverall a nice kit...few drawbacks that are disappointing and hopefully will be fixed in a new model or updated drivers...don't count on the drivers though
Originally I bought this backpack for myself. I'm forever searching for the roomiest, most comfortable, and safest backpack. Since I do not have a laptop, but my husband does, he has now taken it over and plans to travel with it. We both find it extremely functional and easy to wear. My colleague has modeled this pack at work and also finds it appealing. I also embrace being an advertisement for amazon.com.
I bought this router and it worked well for 3 months. After that it stopped working and when I called tech support, I got someone who was completely incapable of helping me. After 2 months with no wireless internet and countless attempts at fixing the Dlink router, I went out and bought a link system router. Whats worse is "D-Link does not offer refunds under any circumstances." That is taken directly from their website. Don't buy this router or any other D-Link product for that matter.
I travel frequently to Germany and have used a variety of devices to power everything from my camera, cell phone, computer, tablet, etc. This solves a lot of problems by allowing me to charge/power all in one location. There is usually NOT a need for a power converter/transformer as most devices are 100-240 volts, but please check the voltage on yoru device and/or the transformer for the device. The individual adaptor plugs can be a problem if the sockets are too deep as most are, and this solves that problem as well and is a lot cheaper.
This switch is still working after more than a year; and is mounted in a hot/humid hallway with 90f temperatures all summer. I paid $19.99 including shipping and used a $10 rebate... Worth it :)
Man, I am so tired of buying these stupid cartridges for my Canon printer. I am gettind rid of it after these run out. Even when printing black and white and greyscale, it still sucks up the color cartridges! What a waste of resources. I will be getting rid of my MP750 and getting a laserjet, much more efficient. The only thing I really like about the 750 I have is the duplex feature. Still, these stupid cartridges are the straw on my camel's back.
I've used this probably a dozen times in the past year, and it's been a lifesaver. It's perfect for my needs. I travel often by Amtrak, from the Pacific NW to St. Louis, which means a couple of nights on the train. With several items that need power, and only one receptacle in the sleeper car, this little power strip is a great solution. I can plug in my rechargers (iPad, iPhone, camera) and CPAP machine with no worries. The blue light in the plug is a decent night light, too.This little unit also gets a workout when I arrive: I visit my brother and his family near St. Louis a couple of times a year, and their guest room has only one outlet in close proximity to the bed (necessary for the CPAP), with a lamp plugged into one of the two receptacles. Again, this little power solves that problem.It's compact, lightweight -- perfect for any sort of travel. I know -- it's NOT a surge protector, but it works just fine for my purposes.
I bought this for my son and only one of speakers in the headphones work not happy
I bought this keyboard and mouse for my Windows Vista 64 bit machine. I was a little disappointed when I found out Microsoft does not support Windows Vista 64 bit with a driver or software to drive the biometric portion of the keyboard. So, I hooked it up to my wifes Windows XP 32 bit system and she is happy as can be with that fingerprint reader. Everthing works great and she can just swipe her finger to log in. No long delays in IE 7 as some reviews report. I'll find a different biometric solution for my Windows Vista 64 bit system. Overall I like this keyboard because it is NOT wireless. I've had problems with my current wireless keyboard being recognized by the USB receiver sometimes. My wife doesn't have to worry about it with this keyboard. The important thing to she and I is that the mouse is wireless. That chord hanging up on things really bugs us when scrolling around. Four thumbs up from us.
I'm happy with this but I think I like my thinktank a lot more. I'm more of a neat guy and the thinktank roller offers that neatness I like. The Tenba roller is a little bunched together but again its smaller and more compact than the thinktank. The wheels and roller arm are a little cheap but again I'm reviewing this based on the fact that I love my ThinkTank and I've been using that for 2 years. I do like the ruggedness this bag offers. I just love bags but this isn't my favorite, still a solid buy.
I purchased this Classic Home Theater System from Ames Department Stores in May 2002 (...). Pros: the most and diverse blend of A/V inputs/outputs you'll find in a home theater in a box...perfect if you're connecting a lot of equipment, nice sound for the price, includes some cool games you can play with the remote, easy set-up, nice sub. Cons: DVD/CD player functions poorly, player has difficulty reading discs and often drops audio from DVDs, manual is poorly written (but by no means is it the worst I've ever seen), once the system breaks there is no fixing it (no parts available, customer service is virtually non-existent, no electronics repair shops will work on Classic brand products). I'm writing this next part for anyone that owns this system and needs help tracking down Classic because I've done the leg work. This unit is manufactured in Hong Kong/China (ChangHong TVS sold at Ames are manufactured by the same company), imported by a company in California called EMI Global with service issues handled by a Michigan company called FDM (Factory Direct Marketing). The phone number in the back of the manual is useless. Contatct EMI Global in Newport Beach to start the help process. My system recently stopped working and at the end of a long and tedious process I was able to send it back to FDM with a money order for $70 and then EMI will send me a new system. They, along with all repair shops, will not service Classic goods so they just replace for a flat fee. Shipping for the 53 lb. box cost me $20 so I'll end up with a new system (perhaps the Classic latest which is different than the EDR700S) for about $100. I also have the schematics for this system if anyone is interested.
I was having a difficult time deciding on which scanner to buy. I didn't want to spend a lot of money since we were mainly only going to scan pages from a few books. When I began to shop around, I noticed that some scanners offered advanced features such as negative film scanning. This caught my interest since I do have hundreds of negatives from the film camera era. I decided it would be nice to make a digital copy of those negatives.Anyhow, I began looking at the $79 scanners, but since I'm usually the type person who doesn't buy the chapest nor the most expensive, I raised my price range a few dollars. The Canon 8400F caught my eye, especially with all the good remarks I read about it.I just received the scanner. It is quiet according to my standards. It's not wisper quiet, but neither are the fans in my PC. Noise really shouldn't matter, however. It's not like it operates around the clock. It scans quickly, I think. And, it does a really nice job scanning film negatives, which is a slower process by the way. But that should be expected.If you are looking for a middle of the road scanner, stop shopping and get this Canon scanner. In my opinion, it approaches the higher end scanner range, or should I just say this is a middle-upper class scanner.
This wire harness fits my 2000 Mazda 626, it is not the one that attaches to a new stereo wire harness. This is the adapter that is already installed by the manufacturer, the male side. If you are looking for a wire harness for an after market stereo you need the female plugs.If you are looking to repair your cars OEM wire harness because some idiot who never installed an after market stereo before went in with wire cutters and started slashing wires this is the harness you will need.You may also need barrel splices or solder, which ever you prefer. Also, whips or chains for the idiot, whichever you prefer.
At least where I live this transmitter is working perfectly. It overrides without any problem any signal so even if there is a music station you don't get those irritating white noise in the background. Awesome product !
I think I read every review on this product and its 12-cup cousin before buying it, hoping to find a fast, easy coffeemaker that was better than my mid-range drip machine and not as silty as french press. Love french press, but mostly I just want coffee that's like what I get at Peet's that I can set up to let run and have it stay warm for a bit, without spending $300 on the Mochamaster.I tried an old, stovetop percolator and could not get the temperature right to get the water just hot enough to perk but not too hot. Ugh - it always ended up as an experiment to see what I'd end up with when really, I just wanted some fricken coffee without the pioneer-days-level of effort.So, I bought the wee little Presto and most of the time, it seems to work OK. I read a review about seating the rod properly in the well and if you don't do that, it doesn't work as well, and maybe that's my problem because it seems like half the time I get bold, rich, properly brewed coffee and the other half of the time it's weak, barely brewed coffee, which results in me pouring most of it into a measuring cup, then pouring that back over the grounds to get the taste & strength I'm looking for. I've no idea what's happening in there to get the weak results - would love to know if anyone else has experienced this and if you found a way to fix it (or if that's just how it's gonna be).It seems to really have a problem brewing 6 cups properly - never comes out as it should, it's always weak - but it seems to handle 4 cups OK. Maybe the water just isn't saturating all the grounds when brewing 6 cups? I've not dug around in them to find out, but also shouldn't have to. It should just work.Also, I've had it maybe a couple of months now and the plug that goes into the pot is cracked. Definitely cheap materials there. And as another reviewer mentioned, the cord is rather short.It's OK for what it is - a cheap percolator that seems to work well some of the time, but I'm getting tired of setting it up to make coffee then wondering if it's really going to do its job properly or if I'm going to have to help it out.Once I've got some excess cash, I'm gonna try the Mochamaster. I feel like at some point, I just have to know what that's like.
This drive is great! Get it! The only thing is that I wanted to be sure that I had not just a back up of my files, but an actual disk image. This way I do not have to worry about reinstalling programs and settings and such and of course the files are backed up as well. So I did not use the prepackaged back up software, I use Acronis True Image software in order to back up a complete disk image which I can simply install on a new hard disk if my comp breaks down again. Of course, for the routine back up of data files you can use the Acronis as well. The device runs cool and silently and is quick. I recommmend formatting it as NTFS before you start using it and of course your USB port has to be powered or you are going to have to use the supplied power cord. I am quite satisfied with this purchase, but I can't give an opinion about the software because I wanted more that just data file backups.
I read a lot of reviews before I purchased this recorder. It met the criteria and 17 hrs recording time was mid range and worked for my needs. The Olympus's sound quality is excellent - I was amazed. I record all the minutes for two clubs and even tho some of our meetings are in crowded restaurants I'm able to hear what is being said across 4 or 5 tables for our group.
VERY VERY VERY Dissapointing. Is this what MICROSOFT came up with to compete with IPOD!!? IPOD is 100 times better. my brother has one he bought around the time first news came out that Microsoft was gonna release the Zune to compete and even that IPOD is better. Don't waste your money. Get an IPOD. TRUST ME.
Sized to fit fishfinder as expected. Durability will be the real long term question, although nothing wrong about the construction of the cover. Unfortunate that Humminbird was too cheap to include it with the fishfinder in the first place.
I purchased this receiver for two reasons. First HDMI in/out, and second for the ability to 'up-convert' non-hd components such as a TiVo Series 1 or 2 or a VCR. While the receiver works great, I was sadly surprised that it doesn't actually upscale the signal from 480i to 1080i, which is what I really wanted. Up-converting is basically the ability to change the cable output from S-Video or composite video to HDMI. I only just figured out that what I really wanted was an 'Upscaling' receiver (which is more $$$ of course). The quality out via HDMI at 480i is the same as if I had just kept an S-Video cable attached to the TV.
This battery provides that additional power when I am taking lots of pictures using flash. A quick switch and I never miss a shot!
Canon product 3-piece kit. Bought it mainly for the camera case. Battery was added incentive to buy. Case was not up to standards, but this was not determinable until after I had opened the clamshell container. Unfortunately, this vendor does not permit returns on opened camera accessories, a fact I did not know until I'd already opened it. So now I'm out the cost of a kit I would not have otherwise have purchased. Clearly, I will not use this vendor again.
Got this because it was a 3 way splitter that didn't have long cables and I thought the battery checker would be a nice feature. However it constantly pops out or falls out of the outlet with nothing plugged into it. Never stays in once you start plugging devices to it. Makes the whole unit useless if you have to hold it in with one hand while driving.I tried it on the back outlet in my car just to see if I could use it there for trips, but it doesn't stay in there either. I tried it on a couple of my friend's cars to see if they could use it, but same problem, it keeps falling out very easily...so I can't even give this thing away.Also the plug part is pretty long, so it sticks out quite a bit.Skip this and get something else.
So user-friendly, even my grandma can use it. It comes with a little black velvet draw-string sack that makes this camera look and feel the size of a cell phone (well, slightly bigger, but you get the idea). I'm not a technical megabyte buff, but the quality looks really good to me. I bought it for my trip to Spain, and I can't wait to use it. 60 mins of footage is a little tight, so I'll have to offload it on my computer frequently. It's takes AA batteries, so you'll never have to worry about charging some specialty battery or whatnot. Plug and play, it's as easy as that!
Becarefull it is only for iPad Nano 5. generation 16 GB, I have iPad Nano 5. generation 8 GB, this case didn't fit, because 8 Gb iPad headset jack is in left side, but this case for right side headset jack, it is on 16GB iPad 5.Gn. I need to change my iPad 8 to 16 GB. But I like this case, it is usefull.
I leave my Nano in the ToughSkin pretty much all of the time.It is very protective, and makes the nano a little bit larger, which feels better in my hand. It comes with an optional built-in belt clip, which is how I usually secure it when I'm walking or running. I've used the belt clip to attach it to my waist, my pocket, and to my knapsack. It has worked well for all of the above.The belt clip has an easy to use quick release mechanism, which I often use to see what the display says, when I want to choose a new song/podcast to listen to.Nothing covers the wheel, so the controls work normally.At the bottom, the ToughSkin is open, so I can plug it in to my computer, or plug the Nike+iPod device without having to remove the ToughSkin.Overall, I'm *very* happy with it.
I am a senior/senior, rather hesitant about change....My 6 years laptop was slowing down considerably.My young computer consultant ,a high school senior, advised me to order this piece and he installed it for me.The laptop has been REJUVENATED !THANKS !
this is actually a really nice set of wireless headphones! I didn't think so until i read someone's review here! The key is in three things if you don't want any hiss and/or high frequency buzz.1. as noted elsewhere (thanks) plug it into line out not speakers - the lineout is supposedly a more powerful output (thus needs less amplification and thus less buzz and hiss)2. turn up your stereo/computer/etc. quite loud - this way the Advent unit does not have to amplify much (and thus less squeel)3. turn the volume on the headset down considerably. if this is turned up too much it causes hiss and squeel - thats bad! Instead turn up the volume a tiny bit on the base unit (transmitter)'s amplification (but don't turn up too much!)in a nutshell - try to get a strong signal input in the transmitter and then use very little amplification on the headphones and transmitter!i enjoy classical music with this without much annoying background hiss/buzz/squeel! now it's not perfect, but i like it alot.enjoy
I was very impressed with this video card! I was a little worried about the card being fanless and getting too hot but so far no issues whatsoever and my system is running very cool. In fact it's running a few degrees cooler than my last card which was an ATI Radeon 1650 w 512MB's of RAM that I was not happy with and I returned it for this card. On the exact same system my benchmark with only the video cards changing went up over 3000 points in 3DMark06. Not bad considering the Vista drivers for this card are still a little incomplete and don't even offer over clocking... yet. ;-) Everything I'm running looks crips and clear and shows no flickering, slow downs, etc. and I'm cranking the graphics up. One other good thing about this card is it comes with a power cable to connect to your power supply which I noticed some other cards make you buy extra. Honestly, there is nothing negative I can think to say on this card and you should be able to pick it up in the very low $200's.
Before I purchased my 6ft optical cable i had bought a Rocket Dog from BestBuy same length for $30. After I purchased and received this one a promptly returned the rocket dog to Bestbuy. Great quality Thick cable with attached dust covers. carries sound well from my HDTV to the receiver. Great product end of story.
I've been using CD players to listen to music while working out on the lifecyle - over the years. The last one - lasted for almost 10 yrs. When it wore out - I decided to get a new one. I'm thinking maybe I should have just got another Sony.... Anyway - as to why I HATE this one: I've used this for a total of 5 times - worked OK at first but NOW the thing just TURNS off after playing for one minute. I'm going to attempt to see if it might work if I change the batteries - but - the display did *not* indicate that the batteries were low. WT#. Next time - I'm going to shop around more carefully (I've never had a worse CD player!!!).
The sound quality, tested side by side with the shorter "Monster" variety, is as good if not better than it's (considerably)more expensive counterpart. Why pay more for a name?
Admittedly, I ordered the LC10S because of its form more than function. I used it to build a NAS for which this form-factor is atypical; however, I wanted my NAS to look more like a stereo component than another computer tower sitting on the floor or on a desk. The chassis is sturdy and the brushed aluminum front panel is very nice and heavy. It's a bit difficult to reach the screws in the event you need to take off the entire front panel. I was using a donor motherboard from another computer and ran into some issues with the front USB. I emailed support and after a couple exchanges with Joel, he promptly shipped a new set of front-panel USB ports. In the end, the problem was not with the USB ports but the motherboard expecting a voltage on the 9-pin (which is usually empty). The box looks great and the support was excellent. I definitely recommend this piece if you're building something that needs to fit in with other non-computer equipment. I documented the build of my NAS on my website at [...]
So after reading all the reviews, I decided to purchase these. I am very happy with the result. Some other sellers have posted feedback about the quality not being so great, but I have had these for 6 months, and Im not easy on them, and they have help up great. Yes, the cord is a little thin, but there is no need for a thicker cord. There's not that much power going into these. Sound isolation is great, and for the money, you cant beat them.
This keyboard can't be used as a regular keyboard. There's no SHIFT key on the right side. If you want to shift for caps or characters, you can ONLY use the shift key on the left side. I've never seen this before. I can't even imagine a serious keyboard with no right SHIFT key. I was not able to use this keyboard at all. My little finger kept going for that shift key, and there isn't one.Furthermore, it's REALLY small. Could it be intended for use with a cell phone? It's far smaller than the keyboard on my laptop. It's so lightweight, it won't hold still while I type, it moves around on the keyboard shelf.There are no legs under the top of the keyboard so it can't be raised up for ease of typing.It's a beautiful little keyboard, and appears to be very well made. But for me, at least, it's completely unusable. I returned it for a refund.
So I was having the same issue that the other people with poor ratings were stating, couldn't get the telescope and camera to focus. Basically waiting for a non-cloudy night where I could see the moon, something to focus on. 1st attempt I hooked it up, but could not get the moon to focus. Thought that I couldn't get everything to go close enough. Then I tried it one night without the camera just the adapter and the telescope, realized that it needed a lens in the adapter. Now was figuring how is this going to work. That's what the little screw on the side is for, to hold a lens in the neck of the adapter. Also however my lens inside the adapter makes the lens protrude inside the camera body. So I didn't end up screwing the adapter fully onto the t-mount. Just enough to get it to hold. Then pictures galore. Simple product just a tube to allow you to attach the camera to the telescope, like the option of changing lenses as this lets me have different magnification shots of the sky.
flexible, very flexible, durable, and most of all - comfortable. The sound quality is good enough that I can hear my music at the 1 setting (out of 25). This is a good indication since some crappier headphones I've used could only be heard at 10 or higher. I had some $40 earbuds from sony - the best I've ever had, but my $40 went down the drain when I lost the removable rubber piece that fit in my ear. You don't have to worry about this with these headphones, plus they look pretty cool.
I LOVE THIS CAMERA!!!!!! This has been one of the best presents I have ever bought myself. I have used this camera, over and over and over again, and it has brought me so much joy! The pictures it takes are very amazing, and I am having so much fun with this thing. It has definitely brought out the inner photographer in me and my poor family have become the victims of my shutterbug craze. Absolutely no problems whatsoever with this camera!
Bought this as a replacement battery. Does not retain its charge after a day or two. Also lasts for only 30-40 pictures compared to the original from which I was able to take more than 100 pictures. So this does not even work as a replacement or emergency battery
This little camera really deserves five stars for a lot of reasons, but I bought it to photograph objects for auction at another internet retailer and it hasn't gone well. Either invest in some 35mm camera film and a scanner or shell out the big bucks for a more expensive digital camera. The resolution doesn't quite cut it and the software can only help it so much.
I bought this product by recommendation of Panasonic and they were not wrong. I am using it in a digital camera and this product is excellent, it has a great perfomance for storing pictures and videos.
I bought this camera for my wife in 2007. It takes ok pictures and is very easy to use.Never had any of the appearantly common battery issues until early 2010 when the Alkaline batteries would go dead for no reason while the camera was off and put away.Brand new batteries would die in a week of storage. This problem seems to have subsided after I did the recommended firmware upgrade at General Imaging's site.We will see.
Works really well, but I wish it was a bit bigger, its about 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
I've been using trackballs for years, my prior trackman was about 5 years old. Finally not sending a good signal. Went to look and it's still being made. Yeah. Bought a new one. Back to happy.
The lens itself is high quality and after examining the images, I could not find anything bad to say. I am using a Coolpix 5400. The images were sharp from corner to corner with good contrast. The fit and finish are excellent.On the other hand, you can only use this at max zoom. If you reduce the zoom at all, the corners start to vignette. I am used to the 2X teleconverters that go between the lens and the camera body. They do not have this problem.A couple of other complaints are that the focus is set at infinity and the internal flash is disabled if you set the camera for tele. You can over ride this by using the &quot;auto&quot; mode, however the lower left of your image will have a shadow from the lens barrel. I have not tried my speedlight with the tele, but I would expect this to work OK since it is much further away from the lens.The last issue is not a big deal, but if you use the optical view finder, the lens blocks a substantial portion of the viewing area. You might be inclined to move the camera to the right to see what you are shooting.Over all the quailty is good and I can work with its limitations, but I wish it was a 2X and could zoom without that vignetting effect.
No complaints, outstanding pictures.Get yourself a 64mb memory card [price]will give you 256 picture capacity.Also get rechargable Ni-MH batteries and charger (any brand). Otherwise you will be buying lots of batteries.
This is a very good buy for starters.It has good manification. Sometimes teh pictue is not stable as your hands are a bit shaky. Otherwise they are very good general purpose binoculars.Solves the basic purpose. You can enjoy the scenes with these.
Why do supposedly reputable companies not check out the items they sell? This TRIO MP3 player is junk. If the largest-selling O/S doesn't support it, DON'T SELL IT!!!
It has very easy installation (just plug and play), cheap cost, and tons of space. I can trust it with ALL of my files! Oh yea, comes with a USB cord, too!
I have always used CRT monitors, but decided to finally upgrade to an LCD monitor. After doing alot of research on price vs quality, I found this one to be the best. There's no 'ghosting' at all, and the picture quality is phenomenal. The sound could be a little better, but for built in speakers its not too bad I guess.Pros:QualityFinishSturdy buildCons:Speaker volume/qualityAll in all, I would certainly recommend this product to those that already have speakers and who are looking for a great monitor for a decent price!
I thought it was just going to be a decent buy, but this is a lot better sound quality than I thought it was going to be. It is simply awesome. I'm going to buy another one for my wife.
Takes excellent photos. Vivid display. Sometimes looks a little grainy until the photo is taken. Fits easily into your pocket. Be careful not to have keys or a coin as the display gets scratched. Super fast start up. Battery life was great compared to my older camera. I'd like to have a plug in charger rather than having to remove the battery and recharge. Image stabilization seemed good. I did get a few blurred images but most were night shots without the flash on. Overall I was very satisfied and would recommend the camera to friends and family.
Labeling on wires is very clear. Pre-stripping makes this harness much easier to use. You definitely want one of these harnesses if you want to replace a radio fast.
I received this MP3 Player as a gift for Christmas last year.I love it! I have not had a single problem with it. I'm in the Navy. I just got back from a 6 month deployment where I used it heavily. It's so small that it takes up no room at all in my rack. I could carry it around in my uniform pocket. It's gotten dropped a million times and still works. It's had some books and stuff dropped on it. I've used it almost every day in the gym for a couple of hours a day and it's worked great.The only gripes I have are the speakers that came with it aren't as durable as the player. Those broke after about 2 months. The product support for this, cases and accessories sucks. I finally found a case by case logic that sort of fits it and straps to my arm. And the buttons are sometimes easy to hit and change the song or pause it. Other than that I love it. I would definitely recommend it and am going to buy one for my wife.
This is a very handy extention to bring usb to the front of your computer. My computer didn't have an internal plug for USB on the mothterboard, so I had to attach a USB wire to the back USB port and then send it through another back spacer to the front hub. They provide a USB cord for this and a metal spacer with a hole in it for the cord to go through. Computer had to recognize new USB and I had to tell it where to find the file, but after that it works great. Don't have firewire yet, but I bought this one in case I get it some day and want it on the front.
I got this lense primarily to cover football and baseball. For action photography, it's a solid performer and an excellent value with a couple of drawbacks.Quality of construction (5.0 out of 5.0) Very high. Sigma EX lenses are made much more sturdily than typical consumer-grade lenses. It has a sturdy metal housing with an attractive matte black finish that resists scratching.Sharpness (3.5) It's pretty sharp at 400mm, with just a hint of softness. Comparable to other zooms at that length. For action shots it's fine, but it was a bit disappointing when I used it to photograph waterfowl at maximum zoom. (Most serious photographers use a regular telephoto lense rather than a zoom lense for bird photography.)Color (4.5) Colors are rich and natural. No sign of flare.Distortion (3.5) Despite the fact that this is an APO lense, there is some distortion, slight but noticable, at the edge of the frame when you blow up the pictures to 8x10. At smaller print sizes, it is not noticable.Autofocus (2.5) The lense's biggest drawback is its relatively slow autofocus speed. When photographing sports, I get around this problem by prefocusing on a spot in advance and using focus lock. As a result I miss unexpected developments more often than when I use my faster-focusing Minolta 85-300. On the other hand, this lense gets you a lot closer than the 85-300 and the image quality is better.Speed (aperture) (3.0) Well, this isn't a pro lense, so you aren't going to find wide-open f-2.8 apertures, but then again, such lenses start at several thousand dollars. If you're shooting film, modern high-speed film has advanced to the point where you can get by without a really fast lense--in bright sunlight, at least. I typically shoot sports with Fujicolor Superia 400 and Fuji NPZ 800 color negative film and Fuji Provia 400 slide film. On a bright day you can shoot any of these films at f-8 with this lense and be able to use shutter speeds of 1/500 to 1/1000. On an overcast day I'll use NPZ 800 and still be able to shoot at 1/350 - 1/500 at f-8, and you can always stop down to f-6.3 if you need to get a shorter exposure. All three films are fine-grained enough to blow up to 8X10 with no problem.On the other hand, if you're shooting digital, you are going to have to decide if the tradeoff in noise at ISO 400 is acceptable.Ease of use (2.5) This is a big, heavy lense. It comes with a tripod collar and I recommend using it whenever possible.Value (4.5) Comparable lenses from the Canon, Nikon and Minolta cost nearly double this lense, so the price is right.Overall: 4.0 (price dependent) 3.0 (price independent)
I Purchased my Z42 Lexmark about 9 months ago from Amazon. I have been looking at other printers recently, and frankly, I don't see many out there which can do better for the money! Although the Z42 is probably harder and harder to find, I am sure that the Z43, is quite similar. For someone on a budget, Buy it! I have used it with my Canon A20 And more recently with my Canon S40. It is always dependable and gives very good results for the price! I would definately reccommend it!
The battery provides around 4 to 5 hours. On long trips, I carry a spare. The Thinkpads (not Lenovo) are the only laptops I will buy and I am on my 6th one since my very first one over 12 years ago.
I purchased one of these units to replace an aging APC unit. The unit has plenty of power for a desktop machine. I am using it with an Athlon Tbird 1.4 and a 19" trinitron monitor. Even so, I am only using about half of the capacity of the unit. The Bulldog software is kind of [slow]. I connected the unit via the USB connector. I don't know if there are stability issues with Belkin's USB interface, but the unit would "disappear" pretty regularly. This prompted me to remove the software. I still rate the unit at 4 stars because I have not been impressed to UPS software from APC either. Bottom-line: The unit is powerful and it is cheaper than a replacement battery for my APC.
I bought this player after reading rave reviews from (...). And so far, I like it a lot... with a few caveats. Firstly, Pioneer caved in to the evil MPAA and disabled the 343's region-code changing functionality, the primary reason I bought it. Thus, I removed 2 stars from my rating because of Pioneer's asinine decision to make their player incompatible with over half the world's DVDs. Secondly, it does not have fast-forward or reverse capability, something present on a lot of cheaper players - and flipping through random scenes in the "forward seek" mode is disorienting and imprecise. Thirdly, a minor annoyance occurs when a new DVD is inserted: the intro sequence plays, and cannot be paused. And lastly, it's not slimline. I have little enough space with all the other stuff stacked in my TV cabinet; why on Earth must Pioneer expand their player to 10 times the size of its internal electronics? If I cut a hole in the side, I could probably store a couple dozen DVDs, with their cases, in the empty space in the box.It does get some minor bonus points, though, for having a relatively dim display (so the unit's faceplate doesn't distract you from the movie) that turns off completely when the power is off. So unlike my VCRs, it doesn't light up a dark room with an eerie glow when not in use.If you put in a region 1 DVD and press play, the 343 works well. I have had no problems with scratched rental DVDs, and the layer transitions are completely seamless, as they should be. The motor is also very quiet; silent at 3 feet, to my ear. So, apart from some stupid design decisions, the general operation of the player seems to be excellent. My conclusion is that Pioneer's engineers are top-notch, but their product designers are either (...), or worse - marketing department personnel.
These headphones have the highest sound quality out of every headphone pair that I have ever used. There is no distortion ever. I have cranked up the volume trying to get these to distort, but I fail every time. These can hurt your ears after wearing for over a couple hours, but it doesnt really bother me. Overall 5 stars.
Despite the people claiming anybody who's not happy with these can't figure out how to use them, these really are missing a lot of low end. They seal quite well in my ears, but the bass is rather weak. This observation has also been made in reviews by respectable sources, such as c|net. That said, the midrange is incredibly detailed. You can tell that the transient response of these earphones is just supurb; you can hear details in recordings that you completely miss with the standard iPod earbuds. For the price, they are quite good. If I had to do it over again, though, I would've gone with the Shure EC-3s. They are only a little bit more and have a broader response.Don't be too swayed by the claims by Etymotic that their earphones are the most 'accurate'. There's no generally accepted way to define that. It's just a marketing gimmick they have. You don't have to be a hip hop listener to miss the fullness of actually having bass in your music. Symphonic music, especially, suffers and sounds thin.
I bought this tool because I think Paladin is more better the brand I have before but this coax stripper just is fine.
I bought one of these armbands for running and it has been nothing but trouble. This armband appeared to be designed well for running. Given this, I was suprised how much this band doesn't protect the ipod from sweat. Also, the band is impossible to clean without ruining the velcro. After two months, the band smells really bad (even though it barely gets wet) and I can't clean the smell out. Definitely pick another solution. Some might think smell shouldn't be a problem, but anything that affects your run is a bad thing.
The headphones are big, but quite comfortable and not as heavy as they look. They covers the ears nicely and the padding is first rate.Setting it up is quite easy. There are only three frequency settings and the base and headset will automatic fine tune for the maximum signal strength.The sound quality is much better than the old JVC set I have. But the bass is still lacking. For watching TV,which is the primary reason I bought it, it is quite forgivable. For music, I miss the full sound.The maximum distance without statics is about 20 feet. If you go farther than that, the noise will start to show up when your turn your head without any obstruction in between.I am happy with it for the price I paid. But it is not a pair of headphones that I would pay a full Franklin for.
I give it 4 stars because it I like averything that comes with it.With this laptop you can do what ever you want and the price that i paied was the best part. 1199 for all this is amazing and that was back in may.I have some issues with the webcam that sometimes doesn't get recognized by Vista but i'm sure that is something that will be solved By HP with a new driver.Great Product.
I have the Fellowes shredder #S701CM which looks just like this one. It's the second one I've gotten in the last 4 months. It's fun to use and I love the mesh basket so I can see what I've shredded and the layers of colors. The first one jammed up after a couple of weeks and it was dead. The second one seemed better, but it was probably because I was being more careful. But now it has jammed beyond the point of no return and I'm faced with buying another. As cute as this one is, the other reviews & my own experience are telling me to get real and find something else. The reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is because I had fun using it, but it really deserves only 1 star. =-(
My Photo instructor recommended the Rebel XTi and I am very satisfied with the ease of use, learning the functions and most of all becoming the photographer I never knew I could be. Easy to understand the manual and basic functions. I love the finished product (even unedited). I truly recommend the Canon family for cameras. 10MP is very well enough for the average sizes of photos I need. Beginners don't be afraid. It does adjust well to trial and error. Go for it!
Contrary to the packaging, and as others here have mentioned, this product does not work with current Macs. Avoid this product, try one of the Keyspan adapters instead. They have much better Mac support.
This is a great option to purchase. I is a little pricey, but well worth it. You can find it for less than $100. It is very nice on the road, just take it out of your bag and turn it on. It's even better if you have infared on your laptop, no wires at all. It has good battery life, I use it a few times a week in the field; I have charge it about once a month. It charges in less than 2 hours, with the original printer power pack. I would highly recemend it.
Didn't really notice a difference between my coaxil cable and this cable. Still tho' evertthing works as advertised. Don't bother paying extra for speedy delivery. I got mine in four days.
Most of the reviews I have read have shown that this is an excellent camera. I was looking at wht the camera includes. A "battery pack" is that a battery or something else?? I want to know if I order another battery with it or if its included. Thanks.
My co-worker and I started buying these Brother HL-1440 a few years ago because he had one and home and swore by its dependability. I found that about one out of every three has problems with the print drum or jamming. This is of course, for high volume government users used to creating many pages of documents. Another thing I didn't like about these HL-1440's was that whenever there are errors, the lights blink flash flash yellow/green only, and that's for all errors! It could be a damaged drum, out of paper, out of toner. And another thing, when you replace the toner, you should replace the drum that fits with the toner. Another $135! So after one toner and drum replacement you're looking at the price of a whole other printer. Do yourself a favor--get a good old dependable HP laserjet.
compare to stinger fuse holder, there is not a big difference, compare the price there is a big difference, I have used both P3 and stinger fuse holder, over all my stinger fuse hold ended up melting due to the heat, and P3 fuse hold is still holding up under the heat pressure. can't go wrong with quality unit.
I hooked this box up to a 15 foot VGA cable and a 3 foot VGA cable so that I can run my digital projector from my laptop from either of two different places in my classroom. It's working great- clean signal, no flicker or distortion. (When I tried the same trick with a Y splitter cable it there was significant flicker and distortion.) The item seems sturdy and solid. Best of all it requires no external power supply. Don't forget, though, you need THREE cables to do what I did: two to go from the box to the computers, and a third to go from the box to the projector.
These headphones are easily the best that you can buy for the price. Not only are they very attractive, but they are comfortable to the point where you forget they are even on your head. The sound is good and the boom mic is very well designed. I love everything about this product, including the fact that it has a 3 meter cord. These headphones are even better than ones I have tried that are more expensive.
I have been researching/shopping for my first digital camera for a little while now. My first camera was Nikon 6006 and after 14 years is still producing amazing pictures. That probabaly played a role in my leaning towards Coolpix. I have been using 5900 for 4 days now. So far this is what I know-Easy to shoot (without a tripod)-I don't like reading manuals and so far didn't have to-Bought a 1 GB Ultra 2 SD card from Costco(89), easy to install and format (not as fast as I thought it would be)-Good quality movie capture (not the audio part), although that is not what I intend to use it for-Not overly impressed with digital zoom, optical works as it is suppose toHaven't decided on a printer yet. If you plan to buy one of the Epson printer, buy it with the camera or else you would not be able to use the advertised rebate. (Read the fine print on back page of rebate form.) From what little I have read so far, I am not leaning towards Epson. I will report back in a few weeks after I have used the photo software and made some prints.
I see some of the ratings talking about the music sound quality compared to less expensive units.First of all, read the title of the item. It says Home Theater. I love the thundering response on this unit when I'm watching movies.Second, once you get the settings right on the subwoofer and your amplifier, the sound it great for music too.
The form factor of the camera is the strongest selling point. Together with a nice back screen and a menu that is easy to use and navigate, makes this camera a good product. But the quality of the pictures taken by this camera felt short of my expectations. When compared with a Nikon Coolpix of 5.1 MP, the pictures of the Sony did not have the contrast, depth of field, color accuracy and resolution that the Nikon had.
I am running XP and had a SB Live card. The card has been great for about 2-3 years but I wanted something more. Even though some of the reviews I have read for this crad talked about install problems. I still got the Audigy Platinum card. All I can say is I had not one problem installing the card. It runs like a dream. I just got all the latest software from creative's site instead of using the install CD. The card is running strong and I am very happy with it.
Great picture and good value...some issues with a "light" spot on the screen that won't go away. Product support could be much better...buy it and hope there are no bugs...good luck. Great for watching sports!!!
I have not used very expensive cards like the audigy. A sound card needs to really only make decent sound and allow for decent mic recording. This card goes above and beyond. For a price less than a basic sound blaster 16, you get surround sound, very high sound quality and numerous other features all in a working package. I bought this becuase I was having problems with the sound that came with my comp, and it solved every one of them. I don't use surround sound, but judging by how the rest of this card functions, im sure it works very well.Not to mention this card is red instead of green, which is cool
I've tried three types of lens caps but this is my favorite. It is easier to grip than my Sony supplied cap. I am able to get a quick firm grap on the outside edges to remove or install it when I don't have the hood installed. With the hood installed I can easily use the inside grips too. I was happy to find this 77mm to go with the new lens I just purchased.The Sony lens cap looks like the same design with a pair of grips in the center as well but they are slanted and it is too hard to get a good grip on them.The Sigma lens cap also has a similar design but the outside grips are slanted and harder to grip. The Tamron cap has a nice hard edge that is raised providing for a good grip. The inside edge of the Sigma and Tamron are roughly equivalent.This may seem like a lot of text for a review of a lens cap but it is a crucial piece of gear and, at least in my case, it is put on and taken off very often. I like to keep my lens covered most of the time.
I purchased this lens for use with a Pentax *ist D on a trip to China involving a lot of architectural and indoor sights, some in dim light. Although some reviews rate the 17-70 more highly, I selected this lens for the aperature. Overall it performed extremely well, providing sharp and reasonably fast focus and minimal distortion as long as it was not used at an extreme wide angle. I am very pleased with the purchase.
AWESOME ITEM! MY KIDS BOTH HAVE ONE & SO I LIKED IT SO MUCH I HAD TO GET ONE TOO!! VERY EASY TO USE AND HOLD SOOOO MUCH, IT IS UNBELIEVEABLE!! BETTER THAN ANY IPOD OR MP3 PLAYER! IT STORES A TON OF PICTURE AND VIDEOS AS WELL. I KEEP IT IN MY PURSE.
This POD is the best computer or audio purchace I have ever made PERIOD It has changed the way I listen to music. I have almost ALL of my music with me now wherever I go. AND I can find any song I want quickly. I am afraid I am going to have to get the 10 gig now and when Apple rolls out the 20 I am going to want that too. IT IS SO WORTH IT. The OS is so simple and elegent I figured it out in the store in 2 minutes. I have dropped mine from 3 feet to a steel deck with no damage and it didn't even skip. There are a lot of cases out there now but I kinda like mine a bit scratched up the thick plastic can take it. I would advise you to buy one NOW. [In fact I will make you a sweet deal on a 5 gig so I can go get the 10.] iTunes is a wonderful program too makes it easy to Rip your CD collecton
I bought this charger believing it would allow me to use my 10D without batteries, unfortunatedly, this is only the case with SOME camcorder models NOT EOS digital cameras.Anyway, it still works great for charging batteries from a wall outlet, or from the car, boat or another DC outlet (cigarrete lighter type). I find it lighter and packs smaller -the power cord is much thinner and more flexible- than the charger that comes with the camera, that's why I ussualy take it on travel.As I use the BG-ED battery pack with my camera I also use it to charge my second battery simultaneously, instead of using Canon's double battery charger wich works sequentialy (first one-then the other). In terms of charging speed I have not noticed any difference from the bundled canon charger.EOS 20D users:One thing to check is if it charges the new battery types Canon shipped with the newer models. For BP-511, 512 series it works flawlessly.
This is a great device. Unless you are a professional it has all you will ever need in a video camera. It is a simple point and shot with a zoom that is adequate for most tasks. The ability to just flip out the USB on the side and load the clips directly onto the computer makes life so much easier.What wasn't clear when I bought it was that the video is stored in a series of clips. This allows you to flip through them and delete the ones that you don't want. I really like this ability.The camera is small and compact. I find that I have it with me more often because it fits into my pants pocket. Try that with a regular video camera.Overall this camera is awesome. It's inexpensive so you don't worry about the kids making their own videos, it small so you carry it more often and it takes great pictures. I loved it so much I bought a second.
This is the best UPS device we have ever owned. When the power flickers or surges, all attached devices continue running without so much as a blink.
[[ASIN:B002BXD6FU Typewriter Ribbon Canon AP01 SC70 Compatible]This item, purchased from Amazon could not be shipped to Canada by the vender. This was not disclosed until after the order was placed. It was therefore necessary to arrange delivery to my son's address in the US and request forwarding. Arrival in the US has been confirmed but I have yet to receive it so can not review.Aside from that, I was oleased to fine a cartridge source for my old Cannon S68-S Typewriter.
The Ipaq is a great pocket pc overall. The Good and the badBad- With small amount of memory you can sometimes have a problem of certain programs not functioning properly. Since the pocket pc manages its memory automatically you cant always use your on board memory to its full advantage.The foul part on Compaq is that you must buy accessories for example the carring case you get with it is a sleeve which is tight as hell to pull your pocket pc which means you need to buy accessories and since there is no slot to stick a memory card in you have to buy a new sleeve that allows you to put a memory card in then you got to get the card seperately which all together can run you over another 100 or more which as we know will be more. Which is funny cause you can get a real pc for the price of this.I guess buy now your wondering what the good is:Well if your the type like me that has a lot of appointments on a daily basis and keeps forgetting those important meetings than this is definately for you. Its great because you have many programs that interact with your pc like word and excel plus once linked to your pc you can connect through the net download and whatever which is cool. The programs that you can load are amazing like you can turn your pocket pc from a calculator to a voice command gaming system to even a remote control for any tv stero or vcr or dvd player doesnt matter.I have found it very useful in my newly busy life and a great benefit for reminders. Battery last pretty long even with the color screen I mean if you plan on using it the whole day and plan on doing serious programs on it better bring your charger.Later
I have been looking for a light weight portable stool/chair to use while shooting pictures in the wild. There are a number of products out there that support a maximum weight of 200 lbs, which wouldn't quite work for people in the 225-250 range like me. Height is another matter. The "one height fits all" is less than comfie for those of us who are very tall -- especially over 6 feet. The Walkstool Comfort XXL meets all of these concerns: it is relatively light, readily folds and unfolds, supports a whopping 550 lbs -- perhaps aimed at the "growing" US market, and is of sufficient height that tall people can sit and stand easily when doing activities such as tripod photography. I have only owned the stool for about a month, but it will be dangling from my camera bag for quite some time.
This is a good addition to the Canon EOS XSi Rebel. In fact, it's required to get yourself in the picture!
These cables work fine for HDMI. Haven't had too many problems since I bought a while ago. Would recommend over the pricey cables.
Very great sound from such a tiny mechanism. Actually plays louder when your I=Pod isn't docked into it. I am happy with this purchase.
We use this and it is wonderful for adding light to your photos. It is easy to use and makes highlighting facial features easy as pie.Totally recommend.
I'm still trying to get over how cheap these cables are. Plus the clearity is amazing. Amazing Amazon Acheivments.
great item ...looks smaller in the picture then in real life..perfect for laptops
This MP3 player is easy to use, has great sound and seems very functional. It was purchased as a gift for my 12 year old daughter. She has had no trouble using it and had no problems using it. It is easy to load the music and is compatible with all programs we've attempted to use in loading it with music. Our only complaint is uncomfortable earbuds and the instruction manual gives basic explanations at best.
This battery arrived much sooner than I thought it would. When installing it, I found it to be a direct replacement which did not need any modifications to get it installed, etc.. Charged it up, and all is well after several months of use.
Excelent provider, on time, great quality as usual. Arrived on time, I've boutght previosly from this buyer and never had an issue.
I just bought this camera, my first experience with a digital camcorder. I read the reviews and was concerned about the reviewer that had the bad customer service experience. But I was told this was the best camera on the market for the money, and I chose to buy this model. I took the camera with me on a trip to Europe, and spent a full week recording the sights and sounds of Lisbon, Portugal. I got the camera home, and in no time at all, without even reading the owners manual, was able to download the captured video onto a DVD media using Pinnacle Studio v 9. It was incredibly easy! The color was spectacular. I am very happy with this camera and my decision to buy this model. I highly recommend this camera!
I've been using the 400d/XTi for about 2 weeks now, and I love it. Shutter response is very fast, and the LCD is easily readible, even in very bright conditions. The 9 point AF is far superior to the 7 point AF offered on the 300 and 350d models, and the added resolution (10.08 MP) is a nice bonus. The anti-dust protection, particularly the automatic sensor cleaning, is great as I change lenses quite often.I'm sad to say that the 400d has replaced my (more expensive) 30d for most applications. The 30d clearly has a better build quality, but that's the only advantage I can see at this point. If you want a lightweight, moderately inexpensive prosumer-grade camera, the 400d is about as good as you can get for the money.PLEASE NOTE: if you are new to digital photography, the camera is important, but lenses are FAR MORE IMPORTANT. If you want to get great results with the 400d, you're going to have to buy good lenses. The kit lens (18-55, NOT USM) sucks -- it makes a good paperweight, but that's it. If you're a beginner I'd recommend the 50mm f/1.8 MK II (or the f/1.4, if you can afford it) to start. The f/1.8 MK II is cheaper than the kit lens, and while it's a prime (doesn't allow you to zoom) it's much sharper in low light conditions (and the f/1.4 is even sharper than the f/1.8).Overall, I give this camera a 9 out of 10. For the price, it's the best you can get. Just remember, lenses are more important than the camera. A 300d with L-series lenses will outperform a 400d with low/consumer grade lenses in all settings. If you already have a 300 or 350d, save your money and invest it in better optics. If you don't already have a dslr, this is perhaps the best entry-level model on the market.
A total waste of money. Works for a while, then they hold a very brief charge. Now I cannot even charge them--the light just blinks and nothing happens.
I have used a number of different earbuds (Sony, Shure, Apple) these are by far the best for people that want to listen to music while they work out. I'm so irritated by earbuds, like Shure, constantly slipping out of your ears causing you to adjust them every few minutes when your trying to run or ride a bike. It's infuriating. Once these are in your ear that's it they are not going anywhere. Plus the sound is good. If these other critics feel they fall short in sound quality pony up and buy some over high quality ear covering headphones. I love these!
I'm a novice, so maybe it's just me but it was difficult at first to figure out the apperature settings for light adjustments. Images were a bit rough, but it served it's purpose for the price.
I also bought this device to solve what could have been a very expensive problem. I bought a new lcd television, it had all the inputs that I wanted for a spectacular picture. Everything is plugged in via HDMI. Upon playing my media however, I noticed that my audio was just horrible. I only had one digital audio output and it was Toslink. My receiver only had digital coaxial. Everyone I spoke with said there was no such device as this converter. I found the same device at [...], but it was out of stock.The device works. My only complaint about it is its construction. It feels like it could fall apart if you looked at it wrong. Luckily for everyone in need of such a solution, the device will sit on the floor behind the television. Just don't drop it prior to hooking it up to your A/V equipment.
This product is marketed as "2 Pack of Kodak KLIC-8000 Eq. Li-Ion Battery." It does not include the words, "same as," "compatible with," etc. anywhere in the ad!!! Therefore, I thought I was paying for legitimate Kodak brand batteries for my camera! I was disappointed and irritated upon their arrival when I immediately saw that they were not Kodak, although the packaging was of similar colors. Surprisingly, these batteries do work well and keep their charge for a decent amount of time. The price wasn't bad, either, but I just don't like being lied to.
first of all, the lens is not the one in the first picture, and it hasnt a golden ring, ( that was a reason why I decided to buy this one as I thought hey it has a golden ring so it is one of the good lenses).the quality is good, not really a sharp lens, but has a good aperture and wide/zoom capabilities for a great price, so if quality for you is a must, I wouldnt recomend this, but if price is a major factor so yes this one is for you.
I have owned two of these recorders and, while I love the capabilities and convenience, I find that it is the most fragile portable electronic device that I own. The first unit I owned I would carry in my pants or jacket pocket, eventually, most of the buttons became impossible to operate. They just wouldn't work.For my second unit, I splurged on the case for some extra protection. That seemed to help but, lo-and-behold, that unit went belly up after about a year as well.As much as I like the functionality, I guess this device is just not robust enough for the way I use it. I carry it with me everywhere and use it all the time for reminders, shopping lists, phone numbers, music, etc. But, the plastic case simply seems very subject to damage.
The lock and cable are very easy to use and feel sturdy. A friend of mine has the same lock and cable and out of curiosity I tried my key on her lock. My key was able to unlock it which led me to believe that the key is universal to this model of laptop lock.
The antenna was easy to install and worked well, but it provided only a little more reach than the ominidirectional Linksys 7dBi that it replaced.
Very pleased with this system. The build quality is very good; the design is excellent. Monitors install very quickly to headrests with velcro straps and safety elastic. Other reviewers complained about number of cables, but you can't really do it with less unless you go wireless! (There's only one power cable to the player and one cable to each monitor--connections are firm and cable plug orientation is indicated with a large white arrow). Sound is fine and images are fine. My 7-year-old started using it right away with absolutely no instruction. All fits into a single bag (a little tight, but decent quality). Nice job Kawasaki!
I think Maximum PC's K!ck ...award says it best, this system does K!ck ..., in fact it K!cks so much ...that it has been crowned as the new king of the computer speaker world, yes thats right Logitech's 5.1 surround sound system has beaten out the long time tyrant of the industry Klipsch, and for about ...less and using 50 fewer watts! But thanks to the minds at Logitech this system goes higher on the decibal charts without buzzing than Klipsch does. These speakers are hands down the best computer speakers on the market and worth every penny you will spend on these bad boys. I wish I could better put to words how well these speakers sound but I can't, all I can say is that they are the best available, and that's saying a lot.
Too bad Amazon stop selling this terrific printer. I can't believe how easy it is to use the onboard buttons and functions to print pictures without the computer. All you have to do is use the Dazzle 4 in 1 card and bam! there is your photo with great quality for family and friends. I am currently using a cheap Olympus D-380 with a smart media card. The S530D may not have the best print quality on the market but it is totally suitable for the home use. Some people just get too critical on print quality on this printer, its a home photo printer, not a commerical grade photo printer! Other than the ease of use by itself, its easy enough just to plug it in with the USB port. USB is the only way to connect it to the computer, but so what, all computers nowadays have USB. I must say, this was money well spent compared to my crapy Epson 777. Ink for this printer is much afforable too.
I have the Comcast Economy Internet so "supposedly" the download is up to 1 Mbps and upload is up to 384 Kbps. Without the antenna, using the SpeakEasy Speed Test (I live in MN and I pick Chicago as the testing site), the avg download is about 750kbps, the upload about 250. With it, the download is about 960kbps (20% improvement), upload 370. The WIFI signal on the Windows taskbar goes up from 3 to 4 bars (max=5). I took out the base and connected the antenna directly to my D-link router (this way the signal is stronger). It sits on the livingroom floor. It's important it faces toward where your pcs are. My laptop in the kitchen (direct sight from the antenna about 30 feet) has an excellent 5-bar signal on the taskbar. My kids' pcs on the 2nd floor (about 20 feet away) are getting 4 bars (was 3 bars w/o it; with some doors and walls in between). My other desktop pc in the basement (directly underneath the antenna about 10 feet) is getting 4 bars. For the price, I think it's a good deal to get the most of my cheesy internet connection. The packaging could be smaller to cut cost but nothing is perfect. Good luck, have fun, and take it easy!
this is worth the money 5 stars because it was easy to use.Also it saves a lot of space for me with the dvds i have.
pricing was false advertisement , and refused to offer me a second chance deal. very bad seller
Not much to say about a working cable...it works. Picture transferred looks good and the cable feels durable. Highly recommended.
For the cost and purpose, this USB Cable does the job. I couldn't ask for a better deal. The length is plenty long from my printer to my hard drive. Quite fast in delivery too. All in all I'm very happy with this product and seller.
Great price and reads most memory cards. Plug-n-play - great device. Don't know how I lived without it so many years! One device for all my cameras, videocams, digital photo frames, etc... This device replaced a tangle of USB cables for all these devices!
Any college student/individual on a budget will be interested in this review:Before I hooked up my Cambridge Audio Azur 340A, PS2, and SS-B3000s together, I went over to the Beverly area to reference more expensive hi-fi audio equipment, and the first thing the people at Ahead Stereo said was that ~$100 speakers were trash. I was so convinced that I almost put down nearly $1000 for Paradigms and a Rotel. Thank goodness my ear--trained with LA Acoustics, Castles, Sonus Fabers, and other obscure hi-fi brands--could tell that I would never be able to convince myself that obviously boxed-in and muddy middles and highs would be okay.The takeaway: Don't ever buy into the notion that you HAVE to spend big bucks to get a decent setup, especially if you're a budget audiophile like I am. These speakers definitely perform way out of their price range; for $86 (which is what I paid a couple weeks ago), I've got smashing sound in my dorm room. The only way this setup could get any better would be to add a turntable, which is happening soon. I'll admit that my sounds could be crisper, fuller, and more colorful, but how can I possibly rationalize having a luxury automobile's worth of equipment in my dorm room?I am super happy with these Sonys, as well as my Azur 340A. I'm going for a first-gen PS1 to upgrade from my PS2 to play CDs. And then a turntable. With any luck, I'll be drinking wine while listening to Mozart and Beethoven soon!
I got mine last week, and it's image quality is the best of any digital camera.My only complaint is that for the price they skimped on the little things... Specifically one of the battery doors is poorly made (I broke it after inserting the batteries :-( )But after shooting pictures almost continuously over the holidays, I have to say that the Sony 717 doesn't compare.Lance
The reason that I purchased this vacuum is for the 1) filterless/washable filter, and what seemed liked good suction, and I couldn't afford a Dyson at the time.1) The filter works, as others mentioned, but requires regular cleaning. The foam filter needs washing, the paper filter needs shaking/pounding and gentle toothbrushing or washing. The airflow directors (silver-finned cones inside the canister) also require regular cleaning that is not hard, but take additional care. In all, the filter and fins may save money, but not time. Every few times cleaning our place needed a washing of the filters and fins. While advertised as a HEPA system, the vacuum is not airtight when cleaning, or emptying, and because of this, it does give off some dust especially after cleaning.2) I have noticed loss of suction after a few months of use, but even more annoying is the loss of suction once the canister fills up (unevenly, as there are two separate chambers). I'll be vacuuming, and didn't know they've stopped spinning. Overall, the suction was actually pretty strong, but on hard floors, the beater bar works too fast, and spits debris backwards instead of sucking it into the canister when lowered to hard floor setting. Raising it helps, but doesn't eliminate this problem. In order to reduce spit back on carpet, lowering the height slows the motor, but the beater bar is strong enough that working against the bias of a carpet taxes your grip (beyond what my wife can muster...which means I do almost all vacuuming).Regarding the belts (the Achilles' Heel for maintenance of this unit?), slowly, they seem to be losing grip on the beater bar. After owning for a year, I think they'll last OK?"The Beast"The package weight is 25.9 lbs.? 24.1 for the vacuum itself? I think Amazon switched the numbers. This is a heavy (durable) vacuum, and not wife friendly (at least for mine!). The positive: if you don't mind the weight, it seems to be built like a tank. It's also quite tall.Misc. comments:Big, hard to maneuver and get into corners and under things; average to above average noise compared to other vacs I have owned.Final Thoughts:My suspicion is that Dirt Devil made this as a "Reaction" to the Dyson, and didn't balance out all the parts. While it does suck up a lot of carpet lint and dirt and stuff, it's basically a carpet-only machine with decent tools (the passive/wind powered mini-brush is terrible, but the manual tools are fine). For the money it's not the worst vac, but it shouldn't be hard to find something better or cheaper, and definitely lighter unless you're looking for a workout.
I bought this product becaue it was CHEAP. FOOLISH ME!! Right from the time I was a kid, I'd hear people say "if anything's too cheap, there's bound to be a catch". Exactly the case here and I was too lured by the low price to see reason. I was also assuming that since this is a JVC product after all, it is bound to be good due to the brand recognition. Boy, was I WRONG!Basically, EVEN AFTER B0TH THE S0FTWARE UPDATES, it constantly keeps losing the signal, even in subarban areas with zero tall trees, no tall bldgs. Once lost, it takes too long (15-20 minutes) to recalculate. Voice guidance is inaccurate(Example: it says "turn right in 300 feet when actually you should be turning right in about 25-50 feet") but trust me when i say this product is pure junk.What you really need is a GPS that latches on to 12 satellites with WAAS. This uses very old technology, hence the signal loss and cheap price. Since this uses the old technology, it is simply unable to pinpoint the location of the car resulting in it being off by 250 feet on average.I returned the product for a full refund. Other GPS devices with similar features (that have good reviews) are going for $475+. This is priced at $220. That's enough proof this product's JUNK.
When it works, this USB wireless adapter is very nice. The main problem that I've had is that it does not make a tight connection with the USB port, and I've tried several different USB ports that other devices work with just fine. When the connection is not perfectly snug, the wireless connection is lost. Also, the installation, software and drivers are not intuitive. Nonetheless, it's still a nifty device, most of the time.
Every time I look at this overpriced piece of junk on my desk it makes me upset that I ever bought it.To cut to the chase: sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. When I was in the market for a print server I wanted something that would be reliable and always work; this product isn't it.
This RF extender works great. I was looking for a remote extender to control my DirecTv receiver from my bedroom in my motor home and remotely in my house. This little transmitter is surprisingly powerful. I've tested the remote from over 45" away, through several interior walls, and it works perfectly. I would suggest the negative reviewer re-check the positive and negative battery & transmitter ends. It is easy to put them in backwards. I'm a gadget guy and this is on top of my list, at a fraction of the cost of most of my toys......
all of the cords are flimsy, the materials used in making it are not high quality, the headphones SUCK! the mouse is very good, and the 4-port hub is, too. the adapters are good, but rather fragile.
I had no problem with paper curling in other reviews. The printer is as fast as advertised and took very little time to warm up. The printer does not come with an ethernet cable, so you will need to buy a separate one. Installation was very easy as well.
I bought this camera thinking since it was VHS it would perform better in low light (as did my older 8mm)than a digital one. WRONG. It also will drain the battery in 15 minutes. Resolution is poor with VHS mode and svhs tapes cost too much. Noisy tape makes me weary. Don't waste your money on this old&quot;last of the mohicans&quot; format. Just get a digital camcorder and buy a light.My $299. digital Sharp blows it away. I can't hardly give it away. Want mine for $150?
Zen vs Archos vs Net MD vs IPod. Zen Wins!I have tried out almost every conceivable large capicity MP3 player out. Hands down, for price, value, look, and durability, the Nomad Zen has it.Here's my breakdown.Nomdad ZenLooks nice and from an American company, Creative Labs. Its easy to use interface, great sound, slightly smaller than the archos and a bit bigger than the Ipod.Built in battery but dies after 2 years or so. No problem, according to the Creative Labs website. They'll replace it at no charge when it dies. And yes it has shuffle and such an easy to use playlist, including a LCD screen remote -- how cool! Battery life is pretty good too.I found the Zen to be a superb overall value.IPodA great looking player built by an American company, Apple. The Windows interface is *okay*. The ipod is the smallest, and it has a built in battery, which when it dies, the Ipod is useless. Too expensive for a disposable MP3 player. Decent sound.Archos JukeboxA lot of features, looks strange, and a bit heavy from the French Company, Archos. Who needs a 1.5 screen to view multimedia -- a useless feature IMO. To change the volume, you have to go through a series of buttons. Why? Ridiculous. However the Windows interface is the best out of them all; just drag and drop in Windows Explorer. Sound is okay, it sounds flat.Net MDThis is the Sony MiniDisc player from the Japanese giant, Sony. I tried out the N707 and N1. They're small, great battery life, and they look great. Minidiscs are cheap and they hold 80 minutes of music plus data. Minidiscs are about a dollar a piece, but can only hold 169 MB of data -- its major drawback. You have to use Real Player with the Sony MD plugin to bypass the stupid anti-piracy software Sony included. I own over 750 CDs, and it made it impossible to make discs of my favorite songs if one song was on more than one minidisc. To get around it, I used the RealOne player from RealNetworks. Price, a bit expensive for low capacity. But they are by far the smallest and look the coolest.
I purchased this card a week ago and I love it. It makes all my games look like new. I can't belive I played games with out it. Many games did not work at first, but updating the drivers ironed out any problems.
I purchased this card in the hopes I could connect my computer to my 5.1 surround sound speakers. Boy was I sadly mistaken!!! I got the card today and installed it and it caused nothing but problems...massive slowdown on my machine, stuttering during playback of mp3's especially if I was doing nothing more than browsing webpages. I switched back to my onboard sound and haven't had any issues since. Sorry folks but this card is G-A-R-B-A-G-E. I'd think it was me but I went to school for Computer Engineering and own (aside from the sound card) a custom built high end gaming machine....I can assure you it's not lack of performance from my machine that is causing the problem.What's worse, even if the card had not caused all my music to sound like a meth addict trying to do dubstep but there was absolutely no way for me to hook it into my receiver. Seriously, it had instructions on how to do it in the documentation, but said you needed a digital I/O adapter (not included) from Creative. So I went to their website and guess what....THEY DON'T EVEN SELL THE DAMNED ADAPTER!!! No really, there is no such thing on the Creative website.I am sadly disappointed in Creative and this sound card, they used to make such great and reliable products and now this piece of garbage? That will be the last time I ever buy anything from Creative Labs. Junk junk junk junk JUNK!!!!
The product works as advertised, that's not the problem. The problem is what's not advertised. Basically, it uses a proprietary system, so you need to install software in whatever computer you want to access it. The drivers are only for Windows XP (some say it's worked for them on Vista with some registry changes and what not). And it definitely doesn't work in Windows 7 or any 64 bit version of any OS. So basically, this product is as obsolete as obsolete goes. Netgear abandoned any support for this unit a few years ago, so don't even bother contacting them. It's also very slow.
This does not work with the CDA-9847, and i am really bummed out about that i was hoping it was an easy fix so i can use my IPOD.Oh well.
I bought this a few months ago and for the most part works well. Connections seem solid and the cable looks beefy enough that it won't pull apart easily.However, now when I plug my JBL Creature Speakers into my Powerbook while the adapter is plugged in I get a faint but noticeable low hum coming out of my speakers. Also, if I try to change the volume w/ the touch buttons on the speakers it makes a buzzing noise instead and won't adjust. I recently discovered that by keeping the power adapter cable away from my audio out cables, the problem goes away! I don't have this problem with any other power cables such as for my external monitor, hard drive, etc.So as long as I can keep my power cable separated from my speaker cables I have nothing to complain about with this power adapter.
Everyone has heard of this microphone... and anyone who has recorded has purchased one. It's a perfect microphone for instrument recording; however, I've heard notice of a new microphone that is giving it a run for its money! Check out the ES-57 model, it's about 1/3 the price! I'm actually ordering a 3 pack right now to check them out, will review when all set up!
THE NEXT GENERATION REMOTE CONTROL EXTENDER MAY WORK, BUT I DON'T KNOW BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT WORK ON ANY OF MY DIRECTV HD21 REMOTES. RETURNED ITEM TO SELLER NOW WAITING FOR A REFUND. CONTACTED SELLER AND THEY EMAILED ME WITH ADDRESS TO WHERE TO RETURN ITEM. RETURNED ON AUGUST 21TH, STILL NO REFUND.
Very good. But a little bit pricy.
I bought these for my boyfriend for Christmas last year. He loves them and uses them for hunting. They are not the top dollar brand but they work.
My son accidently melted his power pack cord to his computer and needed to order a replacement. This was a perfect match for the one destroyed and even fits into the computer better than the old one which always came out.
This router is an excellent piece of equipment. For a wireless N router, you can't beat the price. It is very rich in features and the security is thorough. I had no connectivity issues yet. I've connected a PS3 wired, brother printer wireless, windows vista laptop wireless, and iphone wireless. All work perfect and connect easily with WEP key. Very happy indication lights as well. Big upgrade from my 54Mbps Netgear.
I bought this unit for several reasons. Design, functions, capabilities, and cost. I spent alot of time checking several units and settled on this unit. My complaints after owning it for roughly 2 weeks come down to two main things: the unit makes alot of noise which is not a problem when the sound system is turned up. The second complaint refers to the ejection unit which is incredibly slow to open. You get a fairly good unit for the cost but don't expect perfection.
I had already bought much more expensive speakers, but thought I'd give these a try. They wound up sounding way better than the expensive ones. great product, great value.
Lots of static, poor quality audio reproduction; Giving this item a 1 star rating is a real stretch...
We purchased this email machine for my 88 year old mother who just never was able to get the hang of a computer. Not being able to use a computer kept her from being part of family emails, receiving photos,etc. Now she looks forward to receiving emails 4 times a day, and all she has to do is keep the Presto filled with paper, which is very simple. If she wants to respond however, it is by phone or snail mail. I am the "manager" for the Presto, and get an email from the Presto service if there is a need for ink replacement or some other adjustment. In addition, there are quite a few other things that can be sent automatically, such as crossword puzzles, word games, newspaper articles on specific subjects and humorist columns. She gets to choose what she receives. There is also no spam problem, as only the email addresses the manager sets up can send email. Overall, I highly recommend the Presto for folks who want to be in the email loop but don't want to have a computer.
After about an hour on the phone with d-link tech support we came to the conclution that this product was defective!!!!! So It was returned!!!
Be sure you have a Dual Link Capable DVI port or this simply won't work. (no Mac mini)
You can't feel the bass. Apple has to improve iPod. Don't buy this one. Buy the 3rd gen. The nano 3rd gen's sound is TERRIFIC. That one (ipod nano 3rd gen) you can and should buy. The video is everything. Apple should recall all ipod nano 2nd gen and replace it with the 3rd gen.
what can i say - u can record up yo 5 h of your favourite music on this sony's mini disc it's better then a mp3 and it's easier to use .that's all
We bought this after reading up on all of the available similar products, and we've had it about 3 weeks now. Setup was just slightly complicated because I had to hook it up to my AV receiver, but Sony tech help was great and I had it up and running about an hour after I brought it home. Recording is fairly straightforward. I still haven't figured out all of the features (haven't had time) but I've been able to transfer several of our 10 to 16- year old home movies (VHS) and one from our old 8mm recorder as well. We don't have any digital camcorders (having not really made any home movies lately) so we haven't tried the iLink feature at all. Recording shows off of the TV is easy and quick. I read complaints about the time it takes to load the DVD each time...well, it takes a while to rewind a tape, too! Why the impatience? It takes less than 30 seconds to load a DVD...just turn on the unit, and go start the dishwasher or something! We've recorded several TV shows, and some football games since we bought the unit, and all the speeds have superior picture to the VHS VCR we had (also a Sony unit, btw). I don't recommend using the SLP speeed unless you have to (it was a good thing we did for one game; there was a 90 minute weather delay and we would have missed the end of the game had we not set it for 5 hours. The SLP speed's picture is about like a VHS, and not a good quality one. However, the other speeds (there are six altogether) are all superior to our VHS. So far, we're loving this! Now that it's so affordable (We paid the same price--$429.95 for our Sony BetaMax 22 years ago...how funny is that?? ). Who knew all the advances they'd make in 20 years.Just wanted to add that I've now had the unit for 5 months and still works great :)7 years later, I've transferred all my old VHS tapes to DVD. We no longer have any day to day use for this, but a good friend has borrowed it to transfer all of HER VHS home movies to DVD. Still works after all these years...who knew that we'd all have dvrs in our TVs so soon?
My La Cie drive failed after 2 years with 40 years of lessons, the back-up to the iPod classic with over 8500 songs, two dozen travel movies I edited, and thousands of photos. This was the back-up to my iMac, and I was unable to get the data from it despite having a company spend three weeks trying. La Cie blew me off with using some recovery program that did absolutely nothing after 7 hours of examining the drive. Disk Repair utility on the Mac could not repair the disk. I was told to go to an outside company by a totally unsympathetic La Cie technician.I am very disappointed in this drive as the company hypes it in MacWorld.
This is an awesome device, that didn't work at all. The equalizer arrived on time and in excellent condition, features included and quality of the manufacture are awesome, and the illumination of matches incredibly my dash. Unfortunately after building my sound system around this eq,spending almost four hours customizing the dash and welding and wiring for the eq I found only a "small" problem, the eq does not send any signal to its outputs. I tested it several times and with different devices, but it didn't do any good the eq turned on but I could not get any signal from any of its outputs. I have been installing car audio for 25 plus years and have never been so disappointed with Clarion, I chose it because they have been on the market for quite a while, they are usually pretty good but this time they let me down.
I was in a band for 22 years and I went through probably 5 sets of the Koss Pro 4AA headphones. I lways liked them as the sealed out outside sound (I was a drummer), they were loud and reproduced the sound so accurately you would hear every little sound. I am using these to work with audio files on my mac and I was not dissappointed by their top of the line model. I would highly reccommend these headphones to any serious music listener!!
Possibly a fine product unless you have a new Mac system with a 23 inch monitor. According to Iogear they don't support anything larger than 22 inches. Had someone posted this little tidbit before I ordered it (from MacMall, not amazon) I'd have spent a lot less time on hold.
I use the 20mm with my D80. My title highlights my two favorite features. I went for the 20 after I analyzed the first month of my shots with the kit lens were over 50% in the wider (18mm) range. With a prime I wanted high image quality, sharpness, simplicity and of course small package.The 20mm gives you small size, great ability to 'get it all in' and in many cases delivers outstanding sharpness. [...]If your doing snapshot style, group photo's of people or casual shooting I think you'll be better served w/ the 18-20mm portion of your kit zoom. This lens does require attention to deliver consistently sharp images.With that caveat being said I can honestly say that in the 5 or so months I've owned it this is my go to, default lens... size matters! Happy Shooting!
Ihad the iBeamIt transmitter by iRock, and it was very good, but I still have my share of switching channels once I enter a zone with stronger station. Nevertheless, I figured I'd try this iTrip with my Ipod because it is completely cordless. It was very poor. Lots of static. Immediately switched back to the IRock product, and it worked great by comparison. I don't recommend this product at all. The fm transmission is very weak.. Probably due to such a small antenna coiled inside it.Also, just to let you know how it works, it's not exactly plug and play. you have to install software on your system to get it working.. What happens is it installs dozens of short mp3's onto the IPOD. Each mp3 represents a station. The sound of each mp3 is are command tones that are played and programs the itrip for the selected station. you have to hit pause during the playback, otherwise it will proceed to playing the next mp3 file that represents the next station. Then you navigate out of that long playlist, and into your own, select your music and play it. Kind of a lame interface.Anyway, it was a bit troublesome to get working. It took like 10+ tries to finally get it to program correctly, even after following the instructions to the T.. When it finally worked I was excited until I heard the sound. Very unacceptable (even for my purpose--spoken word/audio books). I can imagine how poor my music would sound on it.. I didn't even bother.
I still do not have the cable. Six weeks seems a bit long. I am not sure what the problem is
Loading songs onto the player was hit and miss. After using my player for two weeks, it developed a short of sorts, where turning it on and off was time-consuming. Also, what I thought was a short in my earphones turned out to be a problem with the player. Now, it won't load songs at all.I gotta check the warranty on this thing.
This is a great value for the price -- the stands are very sturdy (this was my biggest concern). The only problem I had was that one of the screws seemed to be stripped, but still a quick fix. The lights are a bit blue, so depending on what you'll be using them for you may want to pick up a couple of bulbs with more natural daylight. They also arrived very quickly, in about 5 days (and there was a federal holiday, it may have arrived sooner if not for that.) I would definitely recommend this product.
I picked this up for a song along with the .5x wide angle. This performs as advertised and is actually surprisingly sharp! There's not reduction in light when using this attachment.Caveats: it will gouge your little lens cover blades. It can scratch your lens if you're not careful. The rubbery paint on the hooks will wear off and leave sharp edges which can damage the coating on your camera's lens.Now that I've said that, don't worry about any of that! Those little lens blade covers don't protect anything anyway! The pictures you take with this will outlast your throwaway point and shoot. Point and shoots ARE throwaway. They're built to be so. Those blades will stop working, even if you baby them. Your lens will get dusty and splattered and scratched. Use them for what they're worth while you can. If you don't get out there and shoot you won't wear it out. If you want a pretty, pristine paperweight, avoid this product. If you want to go out and have fun shooting, this is a useful tool for short bread.Hell, I paid $40 for the two lens set and it's only $11.50 today! For crap sake, you can get this and a good point and shoot for under $200, go someplace beautiful, and take some really amazing pictures! Or stay home use it for macro, since it will increase both your working distance and amount of magnification. Imagine the crazy insects you could shoot in your own back yard with this. Or don't imagine, go and try it!One last thing about flash: this does not seal against the lens. Light can enter from the sides and cause flare. If you're using the built in flash, you may want to stick your left thumb between the flash and this lens. It's as simple a fix as that.I hope you find this info useful. Ignore the naysayers. Go forth and shoot!
Keyboard base is a thick plastic and feels very sturdy, key quality matches that of a really good laptop, and provide plenty of give. Six function keys work as expected, no multimedia buttons which would be nice. Also has a power button on the keyboard that will mimic your power button(hibernate/standby), but won't turn it back on since the pc button is required.I got the all black one from the pcbay Amazon retailer and I think it looks better than the silver. So if you are looking for a laptop style keyboard and don't require a number pad, this would be worth considering.
After reading all of the reviews posted, I was very optimistic with my ability to install the product especially since I have Windows XP and so I ordered it. After installing it into one of my PCI slots, I turned on my computer and to my dismay, the computer started to restart spontaneously and giving me blue screen error messages. At certain times, the computer was able to start Windows and then sometimes, it would just give me a black screen. Needless to say, I freaked out fearing the worst! To make sure that it was in fact the newly installed card that was causing the problem, I turned off my computer, removed the card, turned the computer back on and it worked perfectly. I proceeded to call Iogear convinced that the driver was faulty. I spoke to customer service and they nicely suggested to try installing it into a different PCI slot and if that doesn't work to call Compaq (my computer's manufacturer) because apparently, they assign IRQ? numbers to the slots and if they are not compatible with what you're trying to install, that might cause a problem. So, I went ahead and tried to install the card in a different slot, and lo and behold, the card works wonderfully now! I'm really suprised that even though the slots look identical, they're really not the same and might cause issues if new hardware being installed is being attached to the 'wrong' one.
I waited for this camera and brought it the week it was released. I am in love with this camera. As others wrote, there is still much to be discovered as I continue to learn and read the manual, but I took pictures immediately. It is easier to use and quicker to change settings during picture taking events. The low light photos are great, as are action shots. The large viewing screen is wonderful. I looked at the 10 megapixel SLR cameras, but to have that capability in such a small format fit my needs so much better. My pictures are clear and close and great for croping and enlarging. Thanks Sony!
I'm very satisfied with the product. It is not very expensive (especially if you buy from Amazon Prime which gives you free shipping), it does its job, it looks cool, pretty quiet. Im satisfied
For me the charge does not last as long as the original oem, but the original oem's aren't beiing made fresh anymore so this is the best alterative. If the batteries are only lasting a few days, the problem is not with the battery but with the XM software version which causes the radio not to charge properly. Try logging on to the Sirius XM website and updating the software version of the radio unit via the units USB cable. That should fix it if your radio will take the update.
Having tried this Panasonic model, I found it to be of the poorest quality and not worth the price. Better off getting a TV and VCR seperately.Panasonic's in general have suffered a major downturn in quality and a person should look to other manufacturers, especially if looking for a combo unit.
Forget the palm pilot, the Psion 5mx is tops. The key is being able to quickly enter data into the machine, without having to &quot;learn to write&quot;, and without having to point to letter by letter. Oh sure, Palm Pilot owners will tell you that they enter their info on a pc and download it to their pilot, but, most of the time (maybe its just me) I find myself entering data into the organizer without the pc.That, and the other assortment of top line features should make this your only organizer choice.
The Brother Intellifax 4100 fax machine is likely the best on the market. I purchased a used one several years ago on eBay and got about 5 years of service out of it - and I hoped they still made the same model. Yeah, I know - Brother makes sewing machines - but this fax machine has been the best machine we've ever used - and I've been through quite a few - HP, Sanyo, and Toshiba. NONE have performed as well as the USED Brother Intellifax that I just replaced with the same exact machine. I am so glad Brother still makes this model.
I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CAMEERA. IT IS SMALL AND TAKES VERY SHARP PICTURES. ANTI SHAKE WORKS GREAT. HAVE NOT HAD ANY DIFFICULITIES USING ALL THE FEATURES OF THIS CAMERA.
Great HD, works well, installed onto Dell Dimension 2400 over a month ago and no problems. Recommended!
Item arrived quickly and works as well as the HIGH priced battery that other locations have to offer.
not the highest of quality product, but DEFINITELY a great product for the price (can't expect too awesome for $40). can only fit 4 rows of DVDs on it, due to the placing of the fixed shelf. but the DVDs do fit perfectly on those shelves so there's not a lot of wasted space or anything. 2 rows of DVDS, fixed shelf, and then 2 more rows of DVDs. works out perfectly. SUPER easy to put together. i'm a girl and it only took me maybe 10 minutes to put together. the directions are just pictures, but honestly, you don't really even need them. I would definitely buy another product by this company. overall, i'm really pleased. surprised about the quality considering it was so cheap. I've definitely gotten some CRAPPY furniture, but this one exceeded my expectations. I would recommend it!
Compact and light, can be taken anywhere without issue, decent range. Only problem I have is that I use f11 alot to get to the desktop, and on this keyboard you have to hit "fn" and f11 to do it. No biggie though.
I am very pleased with my purchase. I am a beginner-level movie maker and this camera is perfect for me. It's small, light-weight and easy to work with. I used it at school when we had to record our presentations and it was so easy to use. So when it was time to buy a camera for my own movies, this was my first choice! Really! Of course, when I can buy a camera with more features and gadgets than this one in the future, I will. But until then, this is perfect. Well, hopefully who ever buys one of these cameras is as satisfied as I am. Especially if you're just starting out, this is the camera for you. (It's also very affordable and records with great cinematic tones!)
This case is far from deluxe. Yes, it'll prevent scratches, but the camera handle doesn't properly fit through the hole in this case. Also, the flap doesn't give me enough confidence that my camera won't slip out because the magnet isn't *that* strong. I think this case is about average in function but below average in look and feel, hence the two star review.
Solid and sturdy flash drive. Built-in security software works great with Windows XP and older OS, but can not be use in Winodws Vista.
I have had this camera for a long time (around 9 years); not the most high-tech, up-to-date, or stylish camera, but it is reliable, durable, and takes great pictures. My only problem was the camera had outlived the dang batteries. I put up with only being able to do 2 photos per charge for a long time, and then I hit my breaking point. At first, I was looking at the cheaper "knock-off"-type batteries, but after reading many reviews, I felt like this option wouldn't be any better than what I already had. So, I broke down and spent the money on the real thing. I do not regret it. It is like I have my old camera back again. Even if, say, worst case scenario, this battery only lasts a year or two, hey - it was well worth it. This battery performs just like the original ones did. I am very happy.
Tripp Lite is an industry standard, so I expected a sturdy product. I inherited a tv that had no optical out, so I had to purchase a digital audio cable. This works great. Ends are gold. Wire is more a navy blue. Solid product though. No complaints.
Do not really like this product. It pretty much grinds everything up, not really slicing. Should have sent back but time got away from me to do so.
These worked fine with my Uniden TRU8885-2 PowerMax 5.8GHz Handsets, but never seemed to last quite as long as the original Uniden BT-446 batteries. After two years, only one of them still holds a reasonable charge (a bit over an hour). The other lasts for less than 20 minutes, even when fully charged. At $12.20 apiece (currently), these are half the price of the Uniden batteries. There are even cheaper alternatives available, but who knows how reliable...
I bought a 50-pack of these from another vendor back in 2007 for the amazing price of $34.50. Twice in the product description they were advertised as having a 10 year shelf or storage life. It was said that they had a "low self-discharge rate (0.5% per year at room temperature)." Last week I put one into a new flashlight and noticed the light seemed dim. I found that running one in a flashlight for just a few seconds would drop the voltage by 0.2-0.3 volts. Out of the 26 batteries that were left, only 5 had enough current to keep the flashlight reasonably bright, and only one would run it at full brightness. So tonight I tossed out 21 out of 50 batteries. I might as well have thrown $16.56 into a shredder. They aren't advertised with a 10 year shelf life any more, for good reason, so don't buy more than you can use in a couple of years or so.
This cd player can withstand almost any shaking. I jog with it and have never heard it skip. I heard that the earpieces were painful before i bought it but thought that these stories were overblown. They were not. The headphones cannot be worn for longer than 20 minutes without being uncomfortable and painful. I already replaced the headphones from an old player and it sounds and feels better. unfortunately they do not give you another option for headphones.
I purchased this hard drive in March of 2011 and it is still going strong without incident. I thought I was having issues with it for a while because it would make a noise when accessing data. Turns out this was a power saving feature in Windows 7 that was set to put the hard drive in standby mode after 7 or so minutes.
i think this product is great works nicely and was shipped quickly i give five stars but would give ten if possible...
So many good things to be said about this little marvel.1. It lasts longer than ANY store bought can I have ever used, even ones (technically) bigger than this.2. No Bitter agent is infused into the can, meaning that slimy residue does NOT affect your critical electronic components!3. Blows like the lead wind! Bought two cans of this nearly 4 months ago and still not done with even one can, a little gust goes a long way.4. For all the good points of this can, it's still cheaper than even buying it in-store for the most part (unless Wal-Mart is having a sale, but their stuff sucks anyway)Get some now, just try one can and I guarantee you'll never go back.
The clean crisp picture is awesome. The power strip cleans the signals up very nice.
The plastic/rubber coating is kinda thin and weird looking/ old and outdated. Was expecting better quality material. Cord worked, so I'll give this a 3. I'm an aesthetics person. Not only do I want it to work, I want it to look good.
I've only had it a couple months, but thiss cassette adapter works great for plugging my mp# player into my truck. No problems yet and the sound is good.
I was going to go to the store and buy a $50 HDMI cord but then I came on Amazon and saw this for only $2.48. I figured I would give it a try because there really wasn't much to lose. I am so happy I did because I saved $47 and the cable works just as good as the one in my basement which was $40. Can't beat it.
i really really want a ipod nano!i've read a bunch of the reviews on this site and it sounds pretty good!my first mp3 player was a Creative Zen Micro. It was great... til a few weeks ago. i've only had it for less than a year and its busted. i read the reviews for the zen micro and about 5 people had the same problem. the head phone jack is broken and now the sound is horrible. but it was a good price. $199 for 5GB. the nano is 2GB for $199. a lot of people hav a problem with that but i think it's just because the nano is really thin and stylish and the zen micro is big and bulky.can't wait til i get one!!! they're soooo cute! but the ipod nano tubes are kinda expensive... o well. they're cute!so if you dont know if you wana get the ipod nano or the zen micro i'd say get the nano. its a lot more stylish and way thinner. but the zen micro comes in 10 colors, which is cool. but i'd still say get the nano!!hope this helps!
Los Motorola Talkabout FV200AA GMRS son muy buenos equipos considerando su bajo precio. Los hemos utilizado en una distancia de aproximadamente 500 metros en l&iacute;nea vista en la ciudad y la recepci&oacute;n es muy buena. A 200 metros en la ciudad sin linea vista la senal se pierde. Los compre para mis hijas con el objetivo de ubicarlas en espacios abiertos en un rango de 250 metros y para este uso funcionan muy bien.
Very easy to set up. Plug it in, hold down the automatic setup button, and it's good to go. Extended the range of the network significantly.
Excellent tripod head. Rock solid (and heavy) it works as designed. Its so easy, fast, and intuitive that you will probably never go back to a conventional tripod head again after using one of these.The pistol grip ball head system allows you to rapidly get on target, then lock down. Excellent for rapid, major adjustments, but its obviously not so suited to minor micro adjustments when in the target area. So be it, that's just the way all grip heads will operate.Many complain about it being a loose grip, too weak to hold a camera. I think they are not adjusting it properly. Mine is rock steady. I bought it used. The owner thought it was worn out because the ball head was very loose and would scarcely hold its own weight, much less a camera before flopping over. A minor adjustment of the tension screw located in the base (not the useless spin dial in the middle) fixed that. Now it will hold my EOS7D with 200mm lens without issue. Those who encounter trouble with tension are most likely trying to use the spinning wheel in the middle of the handle. That thing doesn't do anything, and I don't ever touch it. It just causes confusion because people think thats the way to increase the tightness of the grip on the ball when you release the handle. Its not. The tension screw in the base (that can be tightened with an allen key) is the way to adjust tightness.Overall a great accessory for your tripod or monopod. Now replaced in the Manfrotto line by the similarly excellent 222. I only gave it 4 stars for the inability to do micro adjustments, and the weight of the thing. Its beefy.My only complaint with the design is that if you want to shoot with the camera in portrait mode (vertical) you have to flop the head over 90 degrees. That really limits its remaining movement, and worse, puts the camera way over to the side, possibly tipping the tripod (if you have a heavy lens). If there was a second mount on the side (there is a slot for one....)that allowed a camera to be vertical mounted, this would be perfect. As it is, its merely excellent.
I had bought this lens hood because its Canon branded. But its just a protector to protect your lens and supposedly reduce dispersed lights. However, after using it I feel that there is no specific reason to go for the costly Canon brand, and someone may go for cheaper or non-brand lens hood. Those will probably do the same job.However, I haven't used the third party ones so I really can't comment on their quality. The plus point of this canon branded hood is the velvet coating inside and the the fact that it snugs the lens nicely.But I think this really should have been cheaper.
I don't know how long I owned it before it died, but it wasn't long enough, not more than a year. The worst part of this, is that it's a huge addition to LANDFILL sites, so I haven't thrown it away yet. I replaced it with a portable Da-Lite Deluxe 73" Insta Theatre for 350 bucks back in 2006, the Da-Lite has a higher gain which helps in lighter rooms.If I get another ceiling mount, I'll have to make sure that it's a deluxe model. I still have my other one, and wish that there was some way to put it on another roller system. I have a coolaroo outdoor shade that has the perfect type of roller system for this type of projection screen. It isn't a tension roller, it's a chain pulley system. It just seems to be a waste to throw away my old screen, but I don't want to hang it up all the time. If I did, I'd have to find a big tapestry to cover it up with, when not viewing.To make a long story short, I don't think that I'll be buying anything from Elite again. For those of you that have been lucky so far, it only takes ONE time going past the point of no-return on this thing, before it turns to junk.
It is very powerful the only setback is the user interface is not the greatest but it is good enough i do recomend these product.
The GE EasyCam is simply fantastic. There were no problems installing it, and mounting it on my PC. The ArcSoft photo program that came with it is also a breeze to use. I'd say I've taken about 100 pictures so far, and all of them have come out with crisp, clear image quality. The pictures are easy to save, e-mail, and send over instant messenger. I even purchased one for a friend. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a great picture!
I Promise a brief review.+1 SCANS 35mm slides 2 at a time+1 scans 35mm negatives 3 at a time+1 makes seperate files of each item on the glass automatically+1 super fast photo scanner-1 takes about 2 minutes to scan a single slide at 300dpiOverall the price and picture quality beat the time it takes to scan a slide (which is why i bought it). I had a pacific image prime film that was awful (ok if you are a yambag) and returned it.I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS ITEM
It's a nice headset, but after a while the left side became loose and undone. Then, months later it eventually fell out completely. Great for the time you have it, but if you're not careful you will end up half-deaf on the internet.
These are amazing headphones for their price. To my knowledge their wires hold up for at least a year, but at almost exactly a year the sound stops out of the right earpiece. This is a big problem. Sure they replace it for free, but its a 1 month process from sending it back to recieving the new ones. Luckily I have an old torn up pair of sony fontopias laying around. Their Customor service is pretty horrendous, but at the end of the day, they did give me 2 free pairs. But it cost me 2 months.At the end of the day I recommend unplugging your headphones when you stow them because when you leave them plugged in they tend to loose sound in one ear.
I wish all these reviews were made prior to my purchase.When it arrived, it looked as if it had been in a war zone, but I kept it as it appeared to work. But after a few plays, I got similar problems to others here. Fortunately, Amazon's shipping back at their expense without hassle.Shame on Philips for trying to pass off such junk.
Firstly - I have been using Amazon for years and leave no reviews. This speakers have forced me.Secondly - as a frustrated audiophile tinkering for years and steering clear of 'small' speakers the idea of wireless tempted me with a pair of these. My previous encounters with Sonos were too cumbersome and prone to dropouts and trouble and strife. Anyway, once the source and signal are true for these puppies they perform miracles for their size. And I have yet to find / be given permission to find the max volume in a large apartment - they have more than enough oomph. Well done, very pleased.
For those that are interested in setting up a wireless network but also have computers that want to be wired this is the product for you. Setup was extremely easy for me and i have somewhat or a good knowledge about computers only took me about 5 minutes!! Downside is you actually have to physically connect in order to access the thing and setup the wireless network. I have the Version 2 of this product so i don't know about how well version 1 is. Range is excellent in my opinion for my apartment. I also didn't have troulbe using a different brand for my wireless card to connect to it. Go get this product!!!
Before throwing $2,000.00 away, I would suggest contacting Hitachi first and verifying what their warranty covers. We purchased this TV (from another retailer) on December 3rd. On January 27th we discovered a very large crack that looks as if it originated behind the silver strip on the top of the TV, and has expanded in either direction from there.Per the 1st inital contact with Hitachi, we were told that they only warranty the screens for 30 days(mind you, we also paid $300 for a 3 year warranty!). Refusing to accept this, we contacted Hitachi again. This time we were told that based on our description, it sounded like a manufacturer's defect & they would cover the repair costs - if we paid to have an authorized repair center come to our home and determine that we were not at fault.Now, we were only given 2 "authorized repair centers" in our area, the closest being 18 miles away, & have been trying to contact these companies for over a week - never getting an answer. Also, IF it's determined we are not at fault, according to the warranty card (which does not specify that the screen is not part of the warranty), we will also be responsible for shipping costs to Toshiba, and back.So....total estimated cost of TV 60 days old:$1,700 - TV$300 - Extended warranty$300 - Service Call (estimated)$400 - To ship to Toshiba (based on other customers experiences)$400 - To ship TV back to me.$3,100.00 Total CostIn addition to the crack, we are also experiencing loud humming coming from the TV (even while turned off) & have had the TV turn itself off while in the middle of watching normal programming. If I could, I would rate this 0 stars.
i bought this computer hp(a6120n) 3 months ago i like it its very queit fast and upgradeable to 64 bit and cheap .you can upgrade the video card one thing i did not like was mice but its not a big deal you can buy best mice about $30. some people complain about windows vista because they dont know how to use it this desktop perfect for home and i love vista much much better then xp
What impressed me most when I opened package from amazon was size of the flash unit. Very small and light. I used to have regular size flash unit which was too bulky to carry around. This one I plan to carry around just in case if I need something more powerfull than build-in flash or bounce the light. In combination with wide apperture Nikon promised up to 20m usefull range. The head of the unit moves 90 degree so you can use bounced light to make portraits. Overall, I like the unit. Doesn't take space or weight.Plus price is right.
A very nice format with real clarity and reliability. It is simple to operate and gets the job done beautifully. I highly recommend this product.
Unit works great. Showed it to my friends two went and purchased same remote. Easy to use great help feature for great price. Docking station is fantastic, have lost the remote yet and i've be using it for over a month.I have an unusual setup, custom activities were a breeze to setup. I have 6 remotes, even the wife admits it was worth the money!!
These speakers are a great buy. I mounted them using the provided mounting brackets in the ceiling of a screened in porch. Installation of two speakers was about twenty minutes. I was concerned about the bass response, but was pleasantly surprised. These speakers compete well with models costing four or five times as much.
In the product description it does state the dimensions but I like so many others underestimated how short this length would be. For most projects I suggest 8inches or more to get the job done with a little extra just in case. 6 inches may be just long enough but its hard to grip the tail end and pull it tight if needed. More left over gives you more area to hold and pull the bundle tighter.Otherwise it does what its supposed to. Not the cheapest but definitely works.
I saw this radio while I was in a high end TV store. I could not believe the beauty of it. The wooden cabinet is really nice to look at and the unit is relatively compact. A big plus is the clock, which is also an alarm clock if you need one.I saw it again at Circuit City as they were closing and I purchased mine there. I wanted to try HD radio to read the song title/artist on the display.The sound is nice. You can crank up the bass a bit for a little more sound if you need it. The modern dance music has so much bass that you may not want to. I cranked up the treble just a little for a clearer sound that projected into the room a little better.I am using a taller style amplified Terk antenna which I purchased at Best Buy. It works for both AM and FM. My reception is good, although the enclosed antennas work fine too.This is not a reciever, as such, with massive sound, but if you need a beautiful, compact, HD radio that can fill a small room, then give the Sony a try.
I ordered a Western Digital 7200 RPM 30 GB Hard Drive on 6/02/2010. On 6/4/2010, it was shipped from the warehouse and on 6/07/2010, I received the "wrong product" inside the Western Digital Box - received: Citizen Women's Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watch #EW1250-54A - along with the "return authorization form" for the watch. The packaging material consisted of rolled-up plastic shopping bags. On 6/08/2010, a UPS driver picked-up the wrong product in the Western Digital Box - the watch - and according to the UPS records, it was received by the shipping dock on 6/14/2010. I would like to acknowledge that Amazon.com paid for the return shipping cost - thank you.According to the return of "wrong shipped products", a refund should take no more than 3-5 days after the product has been received/returned to the shipping dock. As of 6/26/2010, I haven't received a credit to my account - 9 working days.I think that the receiving department should verify the contents of each product returned to them and actually read the "return authorization form" to verify that the product inside the box is actually the product being advertised on the outside of the box on the Amazon.com Website.I am hopeful that I will receive a credit to my account soon. I am very disappointed in the service I have received, however, I would like to commend the UPS personnel on an outstanding delivery service performance.
This fax/scan/color copier has excellent quality and has never broken down on us. The features are outstanding and compared to the HP or Brother the price is excellent. I recommend this unit for anyone needing fax, copier and scan capabilities all in one. It looks professional and also delivers professional results
Foolish me. I originally tried to order a Deluo 31-311-01 USB GPS for Laptop directly from the company. For some reason, it was back ordered. But the company never told me -- I only found out because after waiting for some time for an email with a tracking number, I finally went back to their site, and there they were, those dreaded words, "Back Ordered." And of course, no one at that company had a clue as to when it might ship. So I turned to trusty Amazon, and had it in my hand a couple of days later.The Deluo 31-311-01 USB GPS for Laptop itself works great once you figure a couple of things out. First, the software is a little funky. If you plug the unit into the computer before booting, the touch pad goes nuts, and you lose all control over the computer. It becomes necessary to do a hard reboot just to regain control over the computer. So make sure to plug the GPS into the computer AFTER the computer is finished booting and after you launch Streets or whatever program you use.The unit sometimes takes a few minutes to find the sats, but more often than not, it connects very quickly. And it's very accurate. Even zoomed in as tight as Streets will go, it puts me on the proper side of an intersection.If you are in an urban canyon surrounded by tall buildings, it sometimes has a little trouble getting an exact position, but this may be due to the sat's signal bouncing off the buildings.All in all, a good unit. But buy it from Amazon, and save yourself some grief.
Great price and great Tapes. They shipped fast and I am very happy with the product.
I primarily use this with TriX 400 on my Nikkor 50mm f1.8 and the filter threads fit just right (I've had problems with Tiffen filter threads in the past). So far I haven't seen any distortion.Though it does take getting used to looking through the view finder when it's all red, but that comes with any color filter. Results are, as expected, great.
I usually use zeiss lens paper to clean my lenses. but when the lens is pretty dusty, I use the brush on this pen first to clean out the dusts before wiping the lense to prevent fine scratches.
A bit dusty, but other than that it came in very quickly and works great.The only problem is its much different than what was pictured here, the description is very wrong instead of a "CrossFire 512MB GDDR4 x1950" it was a 256mb gddr3 and no crossfire at all. Still it was very cheap.
HD TV + the JVC RXD302B = AMAZING! There is no other way to watch football! Plenty of outputs, plenty of wattage and it looks great!
I have been using this brand of battery for years.They work as they should and have a great warranty.
I have been very happy with this camera since we got it. The only potential negative would be battery life, although I don't hvae much to compare it with. Picture quality and ease of use are great. And it has an easy button, which geuinely works.
The good news is, it works. The bad news is, the sound quality. I've tried a variety of variations on volume and frequency and I still get some background hiss. It's not as noticable if you ride with the windows down.
Sony makes a large line of earbuds known as Fontopia. Supposedly the most elite of the line is the MDR-E888LP/SP, the top model which is rarely found in stores and online nowadays.What to know: The E888LP/SP differentiate themselves from lower models with their 16mm size, neodymium magnets, and bio-cellulose diaphragms. Together, they give a very wide 8-27,000hz frequency range, which is excellent for their size and for headphones in general. They also come with a rather elaborate and exotic looking case for LP (leather pouch for SP, respectively) that keeps them well protected.The earbuds: They have rather wide but not oversized buds, with long, flexible tails down to the cord, which is painfully thin and almost unbelievable that it could carry that much sound. The cord is a somewhat annoying neck-chain design, with a long cord for the right earbud emanating from the left side. The cord is long (LP), with a gold-plated plug. The earbud has nice silver trim and looks a cut above the lower models. SP version is perfect if you already have an remote/adapter control. (I find it a perfect mate with Sony mw600 HIFI bluetooth adapter on iPhone4!) The case itself is compact and stores the buds in a special clear compartment, then the cord winds around the underside with the plug being stored in yet another tiny compartment. One can barely feel them when they are on. Nifty.How they sound: There is solid separation of sounds, extremely deep bass (as good as fullsize headphones), and sparkling highs. They run off very little power, making them great for portables like the iPod. They can take quite a bit of power, and as long as your music collection is good quality (or made up of CDs) you should be alright. Their sound is not as wide and spacious as my MDR-F1s, but those have not a prayer of leaving the house as they are huge and somewhat delicate.I do respect these legendary earbuds, because besides the few shortcomings they have solid, wide-range sound and are the smallest good headphones one can find.
I bought my husband a Delphi Roady 2 last year for Christmas and had XM started and ready to go on Christmas morning. He has used it every single day since then. So, this Christmas, I decided to upgrade him to the Tao XM2Go.He was blown away with this unit and by the end of Christmas day, had already transferred the service via telephone, and hooked it up in his car.So far, he hasn't had any problems with it, except one. When using this as a "walkman" type device, the signal does fade in and out, but this is solvable by using the 5 hour recording feature, so he's very happy!The only complaint that he's had is that it doesn't appear that you scroll through songs anymore...just channels. Since he used this particular feature a LOT, he was kinda bummed that the TAO doesn't have it (thus the 4 stars), but overall, he's very happy with the unit.
I received this DVD/VCR combo for Christmas last year, and I'm totally dissatisfied with it. The user interface is deplorarble, and the remote can actually get out of sync with the main unit! And now, the VCR record quality is degrading rapidly. The Super Bowl is snowy and cuts out on a new tape!
I bought the 3Com OfficeConnect External Cable Modem by 3Com Networking. Set-up and installation was a breeze, and once the computer's network settings were updated I was up and running immediately! A great unit for its price!!!
I have the Sony 57&quot; Widescreen, rear projection, TV and I've had it for a year now. The picture on this display is wonderful with just a standard DVD player.Well... I purchased this new DVD player right after Christmas and hooked it up. Took me all of 5 minutes to hook it into my system in place of the old DVD player and get it working. A few minor configuration changes in the settings of the DVD player (after reading the manual) and I was outputting 480p pictures to my HD ready TV and the difference was amazing. My significant other noticed the difference and one of my friends said &quot;You know its a good picture if the 'This movie is rated' screens are noticably clearer.&quot;Simply put, this DVD player is awesome. I put Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Rings in (extended version which is split over two disks) and programmed the player to play disc one and disc two without me having to get up. The lag between discs was around 10 seconds with a Sony Screen Saver like page on the screen but it was a lot nicer than having to get up and change the disks out.Cheers Sony!
got this about 2 years ago and it still works great. PC TV-card to TV.
I have had this unit for only 2 weeks but am extrememly satisfied with it. I have had no difficulty with it at all. When I first checked it out, I found that the charge light would not come on. I found out why. The lithium battery was already fully charged from the factory. I have watched 6 movies on this model, using only the battery to fully test it. The specs state that the battery will run the player for 2.5 hours. I found this to be untrue. The unit I have runs consistantly for 3.5 hours! A pleasant surprise indeed. I am very satisified with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone.
I was surprised at the reception I received with this unit, I've tried a couple of indoor "gadgets" to receive digital signals and had to return them. Assembly was simple and the results were worth the price.
I am still learning how to use all the fine details but will say it's a nice camera. Small enough to keep in your shirt pocket where it's always handy.
waste of money. luckley amazon is awesome and refunded my money without me having to even send it back. all this is is just a trim. what i am assuming to be the bracket that comes with it is made out of plastic and seems worthless. and the trim that came with the radio fit and looked better than the one supplied with this "kit"now that i dont have to return it, it is going where it belongs, the trash
This little machine does everything -- Flash video, audio, video, photo, text reader, FM radio, recording with onboard mic, FM, or audio/video in, built in Tetris-like game, it'll copy files off your usb flash drive without a computer, it's got a full-size SD card slot, and a li-poly battery, charges off the usb port, onboard speaker, etc.This all comes at a price though -- the user interface is, well, bad. Want to turn off the backlight when playing music? Press the M button, toggle down to "save power", push toggle in. You can't read the screen with the backlight off, and if you do anything other than change volume or skip, it comes back on, then you have to go through all that to turn it back off. Everything works like that -- the speaker is turned on and off in the setup function, and it has no relation to whether the headphones are plugged in. So you can't pull out the headphones and let your friends hear what you're listening to without leaving the music player, going to setup, turning on the speaker, going back to music, etc. You get the idea. EVERYTHING works like that! It'll do dang near anything if you've got the patience to go through all the steps.I bought it because it was the cheapest mp3 player that'll display a .txt file so I can read e-books at lunch. The e-book reader is really simple. It wraps the line after 23 characters-- period. So most lines end with a split word, like this. Nine lines per page, if there's a bookmark function I can't find it. You have to press the M button to see what page number you're on, memorize it, then select that page again when you come back. Also the "Dictionary Function" is a myth -- it's nowhere to be found, and there's no firmware update on Coby's site. At least the letters are big and easy to read.But it was only a hundred and twenty clams in Jan. '07 and it does a little bit of everything. (Oh, and it's really got the 1Gb, not 512Mb.)
My new HDTVPC was perfect, except for that constant 60hz hum, and no combination of signal or power, cables or routes, solved it till I hooked this between my PC audio out and the preamp/controller. Now my HDTVPC IS perfect.
My wife bought me the drive (yes, I dropped the hint on the make/model -well, if by hinting you mean printed it out on 11x17, leaving it on her desk, covering her keyboard :) )Anyway, it was purchased in the middle of December 2004, and has more than paid for itself by making DVDs, backing up my favorite DVDs (special software in some cases, of course) etc. I have had absolutely NO problems with it. I use name-brand blanks (FujiFilm, Sony, Memorex, etc) CDs and DVDs. Its worked like a top. The only coasters I made were my fault, thanks to tinkering. If you leave the defaults alone, you should be fine. But the drive has capabilities to play with, if you so desire.I kick it along with a 2ghz Windowz 2000pro machine sporting half a gig of RAM (next order of business, more RAM).I'd buy another in a heartbeat. No problem.Note, its not my first Sony Drive, but I've also owned quite a few of drives from various manufacturers (including generic CD burners, etc), and I tend to push things to their limits. If it can break, I'll certainly break it. If I break it, and its my fault, then I don't blame the manufacturer (but it had better be able to do what they say it can).Questions? feel free to write!broke@tampabay.rr.com
I've used this for my zune at the gym for several years now. The velcro on the strap is still in great condition and there is plenty of room for adjustment to fit almost any size arm. The buttons printed on the front line up well with where they actually are on your zune. I've never had it come undone or my zune come close to slipping out.
We're using it for our kids room. We tried wireless monitors but we couldn't get any descent reception - probably due to the area where we live, midtown Manhattan.This serves it's function. At night though we don't have much of picture since the camera is mounted all the way at the ceiling (11 feet from the floor) and we have blackout curtains, but we don't really need it and the sound without the static is enough for us. If you need the night vision then it probably would have to be mounted closer to the object.
I got this when I installed my latest Rockford Fosgate system, and it did the job just fine. It included everything you need to wire a system. In hindsight I wish I would have gone with 4 gauge, but if you are looking for a 8 gauge wire kit, then this is it!
Being a novice to VOIP, but not to Seenheiser. I choose my first sound supressing headset 6 years ago for my many flights. I read that the company got their start designing headsets for pilots. This made me chose them over Bose. Well, they probably aren't quite as good, but the portabiltiy makes up for the bass.This headset is as comfortable over the ears as it gets. I use a monoural headset for landline calls and it is not nearly as comfortable. So I ordered a Seenheiser monoural set just now. VOIP calling can be tricky but you won't be the one that's hard to hear with this headset. I've had zero complaints. This was origially for interoffice calls but I am now going to go for a VOIP account and start calling customers. It's made for gaming but I read several reviews from peolpe like me who made calls all day and they were sold, so am I...
I've had the cables for about a month now. The cables came as promised in original packaging. Great quality RCA cables. I don't have a high end setup but I use it with my Logitech THX PC Speakers and Creative XFi USB. The sound is great to me and I run the wires with pc and power cables so I don't notice any loss in signal. The only downside is the RCA themselves are large so if your (female) connections are close together they could cause problems but it was a snug fit for me.
I really like this product. It is very simple to use...better than the one I had before. I like this type because the one I had, had a phone attached and the phone quit working, so now I have them separated so if one breaks down, the other still works.
All it is, is a Cat5e cable with a mesh cover and shinny plastic ends why would any one spend $500 on a cat cable? FYI for $500 you can get 2000 ft of cat6 or 4 times the amount to wire an entire house with 4 Ethernet jacks in each room. Note to self put a mesh sleeve that's pointless over cat cable and add shinny ends and idiots will buy it.
I have used regular and adhesive back laminate for years. Sometimes the adhesive back works much better in certain applications. It probably has more uses in the work place, but there are also many uses in your home.How many times have you seen a sign or instructions placed on a wall with scotch tape, thumb tacks or push pins? Adhesive back laminate is semi permanent and looks much neater. In the home you could use it for photos to fix it in a photo album. Laminating photos keeps them free from damage and yellowing for decades. Plus, they can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. How about using the adhesive back laminate for instructions or phone list to put on your desk? It will stay in place without getting pushed around or lost. You could use it on a picture or drawing and place it in a picture frame. I have tried doing this before and the picture always seems to move or slip unless you stick it to the cardboard backing. How about laminating your pets AKC registration? There are probably many uses for both types of laminate you might think of. Look around the house or work place for ideas. Laminate is the way to go in many cases. Try it.
Excellent Cable. Perfect connection, very nice connectors, well made.The gray color is not dark, it's medium to light gray.Overall, excellent.
I really enjoy this camera. I have run it off a car battery to record a huricane. You can assign a static IP to the camera and allow remote users to control it. The camera is compatible with most video streaming software, so you can record just like the camera was a DVR.
I bought these for a 3 year old who is a BIG fan of teddy bears. He was getting a Leap Pad for Christmas & needed headphones for it. The only downside is they are not gonna fold up to be more compact for storage. That wasn't really a concern for me though, as my little one carries his stuff in a small backpack that is very capable of holding these. They are adorable, work as expected & the price right. Not much more to say.
I purchase four to six of these a year. Most of them are fine and produce nice crisp print. But in the past year I have received three defective cartridges, which left gray or black toner traces streaked down the pages. These were not refurbished cartridges, they were all original cartridges in retail packaging. It seems that HP may have a quality control problem. If you get a good one, they are great; but you can't count on them being good.
could not be easier to setup and the performance is excellent.highly recomended!
This bag will tightly fit a Canon 5D body with attached Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM lens and reversed lens hood, and one Canon Speedlite 580EX in the main compartment. Smaller accessories will then fill the remaining void in the smaller outer compartment.The bag is small enough where it can hang comfortably from my left shoulder. But it's nice that it can function as a sling bag as intended providing quick removal of the camera from the main compartment.This is the bag I use the most for situations requiring one camera and lens combination assignments.
This camera is great, wonderful, one of the best on the market...if not for that pesky auto focus feature. I was surprised at how well the video feature works; it's not the same quality you're going to get with a stand alone video camera, but it's not bad either. My may beef with this camera is the auto focus...sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't; I noticed that it's usually out of focus in indoor/night shots when optical zoom is being used. For the most part, this can be fixed by putting it on a tripod.
I bought this charger for canon power shot camera. It charges in long time but charges sufficient for my camera and also display and status on CRT is good thing. Also charger is light weighted and attractive but I faced one problem after traveling, the chargeable cells discharges after check in scan at airport and I was unable to use the chargeable cells after traveling but for ground travel its good product to buy.
I went from phila to baltimore and made many different stops. All went great except for the street names being garbled. I frequently had to look at the screen to read the name . I flew to Las Vegas and used my garmin in a rental car. Again most of the time I got to my destination with no problem. but some times it took me the long way around. It cant say "proceed to highlighted route" "Desert Inn Blvd' etc. POI's not up to date.I am still glad I bought it. I will never get lost again.(or have to stop and ask directions)
Perfect for Sigma 10-20mm wide lens.not the best on in the mkt,but good enough quality for its price.
I just received this camera, I ordered this one after I dropped my power shot elf - 2.1 from canon, I loved this camera and thought I was ready for an upgrade. Well not this one. The Olympus S50 did not do what I thought it would.Almost all the pictures I took were blurry, took to much time in between the images, soft ware has a lot to be desired, manual in the package is flimsy - not at all what I am used to from the user friendly canon. I am sending it back and getting the upgrade from canon Powershot S400 and never changing again.
This is a nice add-on for the Tamrac bags. I have decided I need a bigger one though. This one holds 3 filters, keeps them secure. Be aware if you are where the wind blows that sand/dirt may get on the filters if you attach this to the outside of the bag with the Velcro strap. I was on the beach and came home with a little sand in mine. The filters were still fine, but didn't like the fact I had sand in there.
Not stated anywhere in the manual - if you are using a USB flash card that has more than 2004 pictures, - some pictures will never be displayed. The frame will display only the first 2004 pictures.ALSO the random shuffle mode is not really random at all, the same pictures will be cycled over and over like 1st, 5th, 8th, etc, but other pictures will never get displayed.Customer technical support is rude (they do not even pretend to be polite and hang up on you if you ask questions tey do not know the answers to) and they are not knowledgable. I am an experienced computer engineer and my opinion is that this piece of electronics is not a quality product, however the price is quite high and does not reflect the short-commings.
Other tools do exist that are much more expensive, but why pay for that when this tool gets the job done. I did not find fault with the build or function of this tool. The stripping component takes some subtlety because it uses a flat surface vs using a recess. I have used the recess on other tools and that makes it much easier to use. Outside of that I am very pleased with this tool
Small size with rugged construction makes this camera very practical for traveling.The availability of numerous settings enables capturing high quality pictures under various conditions.This camera has produced many excellent photographs.
this is the first time i have ever bought a binocular and did not know what to expect and have been using it for 2 weeks and i liked it.But when i saw a friends binocular then i realized how good mine is and it really is an amazing product...
Good device, but elation turned to disappointment on finding the supporting software was not MAC compatible, and, therefore, the USB interface capability, useless.
Works like a charm and I didn't have to pay the high Apple Store price.
The sound in this system is good but the instructions for setting the clock didn't work, in fact, the instructions for setting the clock and for setting the alarm were exatly the same. The only way to get it to work was to pull the plug, restart it and set the time. I'm still not sure how to get it to set the alarm
i'd bought it on sale and it works great with my psp and my phone.
I thought these units were wonderful until mine literally(!) went up in smoke. A chip by the powerjack overheated, and continued to burn until it finally melted itself off the PCB. The unit was mounted on a wood wall in my attic - a little hotter and I could have lost everything!Before the flame-out I thought it was great - small, cheap and easy to use. Now I'll think twice about trusting their products.
I got this polariad instant camera for Christmas. I absolutely love it. No more getting film developed. No more paying for development costs. Just take a picture and you have it. This way you know if you like the picture or not and can take another one. If you get it developed, you don't know until it's too late. It is also easy to use. My has a convenient handle on it too. It's to help you hold the camera while taking a picture.
For the price it is an excellent buy. It works well with our Panasonic cordless phone. It slips out a little if the person using it has a small headsize.
I have owned this little camera with the docking station for 9 years now and highly recommend it. I have had no problems at all with this product. I would buy this product again. It works just as good today as it did the date I purchased it.
This is part of my garage &#34;Frankenstereo.&#34; I love it when a friend gets a new receiver and I ask where the old one is. &#34;Oh, it broke.&#34; And then it becomes mine. I repair and add it to the Frankenstereo. Currently, I have five receivers powering two different surround systems, two stereo systems and one subwoofer- all on the same signal thanks to the Distribution Amplifier.My neighbors don't like it but... I have a dB meter and I am within the law.... most of the time.DA's are the spice of life. More people should use them
This was exactly what I wanted . It holds the camera, extra lense, extra battery, charger and other items.
I, like many others, noticed that the description does not match the product. It only holds the camera - nothing else. And threading the strap through the hole every time is a poor design. Plus, I had to enlarge the hole to be able to get the strap through. It does, however, protect the camera, which is its main purpose.
I owned this (refurbished item) for 2 years without many problems. It was easy to set up and worked well with my Mac and other computers. My only real complaint was the lack of support for it. I usually had difficulty signing onto the Netgear site-it has different passwords/user names for different facets of the site. Netgear support does not respond to emails.Netgear does have an extensive online support where I usually found my answers.For $25 including s/h. I consider this worth the price and effort. My refurbished item no longer works after 2 years. But, here I am considering getting another!
Needed an extra set (pair) of binoculars to keep in the car for unexpected birding moments and I am pleasantly surprised and pleased overall. After I received them I did a comparison with a pair of Nikon Action binoculars with the same specs. These binoculars give just as clear a view, and it is a fine, bright, clear view. The only difference I noticed between the two binoculars is that the Nikon binoculars give a bigger field of view in the circle. That is, I noticed a slightly larger black circle around the edges of the viewing circle with these Pentax binoculars. Still, they seem excellent for my application and I was able to recently view a nearby loon and duck with ease. These binoculars also are very well designed ergonomically, allowing me to get a good grip on them when holding them.
This product met my needs and the product was shipped quickly. I recommend this product to others with similar needs.
This part is a great alternative to the more expensive Canon UV filter. It also fits well. I've had no problems.
Bought this 3-4 years ago before Portable DVD players became really popular. (I paid like $250+ for it.) It has taken a beating from my 3 yr old..kicking it many, many times, dropping it, etc. and it just keeps going. We mostly use it in the van, but also use the plug in adapter once in awhile. We've never used the battery. It has never skipped (only if the DVD is dirty so not a player problem). The only problem we are having right now is we need a new car adapter and will order one. I bought a second player for my older DD so she can watch her own movies (a Panasonic-only because it was really cheap) so I hope that one lasts just as long. I basically just use mine in the car. There were times that it didn't cut on, but I never power it off so what we do is turn the power button off and then back on and it's good to go. We really got our money's worth.
I recently bought the Delkin eFilm Pro CardBus Adapter and it is amazing! It used to take forever to transfer images from my 1GB CompactFlash card using a standard PCMCIA adapter. With the Delkin it takes a couple minutes, AND doesn't freeze my computer like the PCMCIA used to.To me it's a no brainer. If you regularly transfer images using your PCMCIA slot, this is a must have. It's really one of the best accessories you can get for your digital camera.
I have paid half as much & gotton double the copies with good quality. Why should I pay for their advertising.
I keep my 15' Macbook Pro in the backpack along with anything I might need on the plane. I wheel it in and up to the gate. I then unzip the backpack on front with my laptop and other valuables and gate check the rollerbag. It's perfect. The inside is a bit smaller than the last carry on I had but I still fit my Suit, 2 Shirts, workout cloths and dress shoes for a 2 day work trip in it. Before I was hauling a bag and a brief case. Always putting the brief case on top of the bag and rolling it that way. That caused a lot for weight on me carrying it. The way the backpack attaches on actually makes it lighter! Get it for sure if you are traveling a lot for a couple days at a time. You won't fit much more than 2-3 days worth of work cloths, as a guy, in it. But if that is you, this is perfect!New addition:The zipper, that attaches the backpack to the bag, is horrible. I have ordered 2 of them now thinking the first one was just a fluke and maybe it was a user error. I have now had two of these bags and the zipper that holds the backpack to the bag has broken on both of them. Defeats the purpose of the bag in my opinion. As you can see from my earlier review I really loved this bag. Oh well, the search is on for a new one that is similar.
This WAS a nice cd player. I got mine with a very handy car kit. The problems started soon after though. It will not read most of my MP3 cds that other players will read. It also tends to lock up and creates a buzzing sound. Overall I am NOT impressed and I am looking to a different brand for a replacement!
This product was a wonderful replacement for the old charger that I used to have. The product provides both a car charger and a home charger. It is both portable and convenient and I would definitely do business with this seller again.
I knew this was too good to be true. after three days and 2hrs of support I can't get the remote to work at all. all the software that came was obsolete and the web interface was buggy and also obsolete. after the second hr of support and downloading all the latest the software, the remote fails to sync with "failed to update firmware" messages. technical support was useless and didn't call back when they said they would. I will never buy another logitech product. don't waste your money.
This CD player is perfect for my son. The headphones are the best we have seen yet. It also works great when I am on the treadmill.
I already own an older Creative MP3 player -- the Nomad Zen Xtra, and I thought the sound on that was excellent. As any audiophile worth his salt knows however, sound quality is never as good through a headphone out jack as it is through a dedicated line-out jack. So, as good as the sound quality is on the older Zen Xtra, my mp3s really kicked when I played them on my car stereo through the A/V out jack on the Zen Vision. Not only louder, but cleaner, crisper, better separation and punchier. And in my opinion, that's pure gravy. Like another reviewer mentioned, I got this baby because I can upload my pictures to it when I'm out shooting, rather than having to lug around my laptop all day. For my purposes as an avid amateur photographer, that alone justified the purchase of this beauty. Photographs are surprisingly crisp and bright, and I can tell immediately if a shot is a "keeper", something it's very hard to do on the tiny display of the camera itself. I've played around with watching videos on it, and as others have said they are surprisingly crisp -- more so than I would have thought, given the relatively low screen resolution. I personally won't be using it for that very much, though. Now that I know how pretty the sound is, I'll be using this as my primary mp3 player.Of course, there are a few cons associated with this device, but in my opinion, they're relatively minor. First, since I *am* a left-hander, having all the buttons organized strictly on the right-hand side does make it awkward for me to navigate. But most products are made for right-handers anyway, and I've long since learned to adjust. But something that is slightly more annoying is the spacing of the buttons. They're all crammed together into a small space, and are hard to reach for a person with larger hands -- not unlike the spacing when you're trying to text on your phone or a Blackberry. If they were a little larger, and a little more spread out, it would be much more comfortable. As it is, your thumb will start to feel cramped if you are navigating through a lot of photos or trying to create a playlist.Also, one final thing which may be a glitch, but has seemed to turn out well for me. Since I play my mp3s mostly through my car stereo, I'm using the A/V out jack. Apparently, Creative thought that people would only be using the jack to connect to video sources, overlooking the obvious fact that the line out provides superior sound quality when connected to an external stereo as well. Anyway, the display screen, once it senses that you've connected to the A/V out jack, completely blacks out, so you can't see what song is playing, time elapsed etc. If you want to add a song or change what's playing, you must first disconnect the A/V out jack for the screen to come back on. The geniuses at Creative just assumed that the display info would show up on whatever external video source you've got the thing connected to -- but most stereos won't display video. As a workaround, what I do is build my playlist, make all my EQ settings, randomization settings, etc, then plug it in and play. The screen turning completely off is a boost to battery life, so I don't mind so much, though it would be nice to hook it up to a stereo and be able to see the album art and song info on the player. Hopefully Creative can address this oversight with a firmware upgrade. It would be nice if you had the option to turn the screen off to preserve battery life, rather than having it black out with no recourse except disconnecting the jack.All things considered, it is well worth the investment, especially for what I intend to use it for, and the excellent sound quality comes as an unexpected bonus -- I'd intended to keep the older Zen Xtra in service for a bit longer!
I've fooled around with my Yahmaha YSP-1 Digital sound projector for about three weeks now using it primarily as a home theater. I bought it hoping to get a surround sound experience while at the same time avoiding messy wires. I looked at "wireless" speakers, but I already have too many wireless devices in the house and I already have problems with wireless signal interferance. Too me, the YSP-1 seemed too good to be true.So far I am happy with the clean sound that the unit produces, but I am less enthusiastic about the capablities to simulate surround sound.The projector bounces sound off of walls, but my living room is "L" shaped and has many windows, so it is not ideal for the unit. The manual and promotional materials say that the YSP should be able to handle my living room, but the YSP is spotty about delivering on its promises of simulated surround sound performance. In addition, the sound projector's system of bouncing sound off of walls gives me headaches sometimes.In summary:Pro: the odd technology of bouncing sound off of walls does provide a surround sound experience without messy wires.Con: the digital sound projector is expensive and does not come with a subwoofer which it needs. Factoring in the price of the unit and the price of the additional subwoofer and speaker cables, there are home theater in a box systems as much as $400-$500 cheaper which deliver a superior experience.
I am happy with my purchase of these balls. They have a nice feel when hit and seem to roll true on the greens. Their appearance seems to be free from defects and is appealing to the eye.I've played entire rounds with the same ball and they have held up just fine. (and yes, a lot of the time I'll lose a ball or two during a round)I'm only a little picky when it comes to golf balls, but these satisfy all my requirements. I ordered 2 boxes (72 balls) for 32.98 and selected free shipping so they ended up costing less than $6 a dozen. I consider that a bargain.
I bought this only for the 5.5 GHz spectrum. I had the 2.4 Terk but I had too much video interference in my house. But the Terk IR remote was perfect.The audio and video at 5.8 is perfect. Just a little interference when you walk thru the "beam". My application is 50 ft thru 3 walls and a 10" concrete wall to my outside patio. THE IR REMOTE DOES NOT WORK. Period. I have moved the IR sender all over as suggested in the reviews but nothing works. I even placed the sender inside a box to block out all other light sources.....zip.However, I'll keep the unit since the 5.8 video and audio is so good but I'll buy another IR extender.Bottom line - View this purchase as temporary until another manufacturer (Terk?) has a 5.8 solution. Once they make a 5.8 model I'll toss this unit in the trash.
This item is sweet. Only one of it's kind I could really find on amazon as well.Chord connects via standard VGA from PC to TV. Originally I was running presentations off of a standard cable with no audio included, so the sound was coming from my laptop speakers.....obviously not Ideal. Since using this cable sound comes through the tv crisp and clear. Such an easy solution.Highly Recommend if you are looking for sound and video from a PC.
Bought this to use with the HU in my car, and it works great! Will definitely buy another!
This device will not work with Scientific Atlanta's Explorer 3250 cable box.
These cables did not work between my DVR and my brand new Samsung 1080p HDTV. My HDTV reported "Mode not supported" which, according to the tv manual, suggests this hdmi cable is NOT CAPABLE of high bandwidth video/audio transmission. A real waste of money. I'll never buy another connector cable from Amazon or one made by Cables To Go.
I have owned Sony products for the past thirty years and always been impressed with their performance and consistency. Although always a little higher in price, I felt the quality was well worth it. The Sony MFM-HT75W really disappointed me as a dedicated TV monitor. Judging from the Amazon reviews, I figured it would have a great picture without utilizing the computer aspects of the monitor. Wrong! Picture lacked sharpness and clarity without many options to adjust same. Also, the unit is all one piece so swivel or up/down capabilities are non-existent. I'm using it in my kitchen and adjusting viewing angles is an issue. Ending up returning it to Amazon (who were GREAT about how they handled it; actually refunding the money before they had the Sony in their possession. Kudos!)and bought a 17" Magnavox (?!) with a far superior picture and built-in DVD unit at roughly the same price.Still haven't lost faith in Sony- my track record with them is too good- but it just didn't work out for me this time
Realy quickly, great player/recorder with tons or features! Great for mp3 espacially with my Xitel Storm Platium soundcard since it has digital out! Sharp has made a great product and now includes a quick reference sheet so you dont have to sort through the manual to do something fairly basic. Oh and the little fish that swims and leaves musical notes behind him on the controler is so cool! Buy this item at a great price and you wont be dissappointed!
Great cables. They feel very well constructed and the snag less ends are better than others. I decided to order more to replace all my cables.
OMG...How much do I love this little thing! Even after I dropped it on the tread mill, stepped on it and flung it back like 6', it works perfect. Very well built for something so small. Anyway, I see a lot of reviewers complaining about the battery life, and the lack of special features(like screens, radio, ect) but do you guys not realize the purpose of a shuffle. It spouse to be small, compact and not complicated. If your looking for features like those spend the extra money and get your self a 30gb ipod. But if your looking for something to take with you on runs, or when you just need a little music entertainment, this is what you need. I my self have a Nano and the shuffle, and seem to use the shuffle a lot more then the nano, I say the simpler, the better, and simple does go hand in hand with the shuffle!
This is one great receiver. For the price you can't go wrong. Two things though that kept it from 5 stars. The remote is awful. I mean really bad. To change the volume in the center and surrounds you have to hold down two buttons at once. That happens alot when you use the remote. Also, if it has 5.1 analog inputs i can't find them. But as far as sound quality it's excellent.Thanks highlander for the info. I still think you need 5.1 analog inputs for DVD-Audio. I'm not sure Aiwa knows what it's talking about. I've been thinking about buying some DVD-Audio but i'm afraid it won't work with the digital input. Also that "over limit" light is annoying.
Gotta put in a plug for my new binoculars which arrived today. Fantastic!I'd like to confirm the recommendations I've seen, to begin with Binoculars before acquiring a telescope, or at least purchasing both at the same time. Even at just 8x magnification, the binoculars show details which cannot otherwise be seen, and does so with a wide field of view which enables you to get acquainted with the night sky.Just one example. I focused on Vega. With my level of light pollution, Vega is the only visible star in the immediate area. Through the binoculars I was able to see the obvious triangle formed by Vega, Zeta Lyrae and Epsilon Lyrae. Not only that, but Epsilon Lyrae was clearly visible as two separate stars, Epsilon1a Lyrae and Epsilon2a Lyrae. Now when I look at this small patch of sky through my scope's viewfinder I'll know what I'm looking at! As I use the binoculars to learn the night sky, it will surely be easier to find things with my scope.Rubberized texture is easy to grasp. Focusing is smooth and easy to lock by sliding the focus knob forward. The right eyepeice has independent focus adjustment.The neck strap is kind of cheesy though. It hooks on to the binocular with some cheap plastic tabs. (I'll probably end up replacing this.) Otherwise I would have given this a 5-star rating. All in all, I definitely recommend these binoculars.
We've had 3 PCs with ATI Radeon X600 Pro 256 MB and all of them stopped working in less than 3 years time. The company asked long list of questions reaching to what game from which company I am playing, even though problem was happening with multiple games. They simply replied then asking me to check with game manufacturer, check hardware specs, udpate driver, check knowledge base and lots of other things which have all been addressed in their long trouble ticketing form.And even when it was alive, I wasn't getting best performance.Couldn't be worse.
I bought this radio for my wife about 6 months ago, and it has exceeded our expectations. Among the features I considered before buying it were price, easy-to-read clock display, self-dimming background lighting, remote volume control to allow you to roll-over and sleep without getting up to mash a reset button, enhanced bass through a subwoofer, and ability to hook up an extra sound source, such as a small CD or MP3 player with RCA cables. I already own a Bose CD-2000 Acoustic Wave radio, which is a marvel in its own right, but the Bose lacks a clock (why can't they include such a simple item?) and also costs 4 times as much! I have only 2 minor complaints about the Model 730: 1) the reception is only average, so you need to keep it near a window or use an external antenna, and 2) even with the Bass de-emphasized, it tends to be a little heavier than it needs to be. However, this is still a great-sounding radio and a Best Buy when you compare the performance to the price, especially if you're willing to save even more money by buying a refurbished model!
My current equipment consists of a rebel XT, 75-300 4-5.6, a 50 1.8, a 17-85 4-5.6 IS, a 580EXII flash (truly excellent), mini tripod, spare batteries and charger, Cleaning Kit (The big one with the little spatula for cleaning the sensor), Lens hoods for the two big lenses, misc filters, and a full size cheap-o tripod. I took this bag out for the first time on our Disney Cruise and found myself with room to spare for everything I may ever need. The problem with this is before, when using a random old camera bag I had for my cheap-o video camera, all I could take was the body, and lenses. Now I can fit all this other stuff, and it is just too big to take with you for a day at Disney. I find myself wanting a smaller bag for daily carrying around, and using this bag for major traveling. It is comfortable, but heavy due mostly to accumulation of items.. (OOH Look! I can fit this thingy over here!. I might need a Russian nuclear submarine today, Ill stash it here!) Its fastening system is good, though I find myself using the plastic buckles more than the zipper, and the tripod carrying loop, uh.. carries a tripod. Only complaint is that my cheapo tripod sticks out past the edges of the bag, so I find myself banging it into walls and hallways sometimes.Pros:BigConfigurableSturdyComfortableCons:BigIrresistible urge to fill it with more items... (L Lenses...)
I bought this b/c I grew extremely weary of burning 70,000 CDs to listen to in the car. I listen to a lot of sermons and some music, but it go too much with all the constant CD burning.So, I did a little research, took a chance and purchased the iTrip.Living in the NYC metro area I was hesitant of the clarity, especially with virtually no free FM stations on the dial, but it works great. Set up quickly...very intuitive. I used the "MONO" setting, which they say gives a stronger signal, so that may be key...Love the fact that you can dial in your exact frequency and set it as a preset too...Plus the charging is a total bonus.I'd recommend this product. You will get a patch of static here or there, and sometimes I wish the volume was a bit higher, but overall I recommend.
I was not sure whether this card would work on my canon Powershot A710, but it worked just fine. Very fast as well. I am very happy with this card
Yes, this camera has flaws. It is not perfect. It has problems with low light. The buttons on the side can be hard to use, and it can be difficult to find the right one when you do want to use them.But this is still one of the very best digicams on the market, for any amount of money. Nikon has introduced a new 8700 model, but I am not yet convinced that it's actually better -- higher number of pixels doesn't help, if the quality of the pictures is worse (so far, the jury does not yet seem to have come back with a verdict on that issue). Nikon also has their D1 and D2 series now (true professional SLRs, with the D2H being the first ever that is truly suitable for professional sports photographers), as well as the D70.But for prosumers, being able to see the picture on the LCD display as you are framing the shot, is very, very important. It's also important to be able to see the display when you are holding the camera at odd angles. The Canon 300D (a.k.a., Digital Rebel) is a good entry-level digital SLR, and is the first to allow you to see the picture on the LCD display as it is being framed. But the display doesn't flip out and twist, unlike almost all the other truly successful prosumer digicams.If/when Nikon can come out with an SLR camera with the kind of resolution of the D70 (and the ability to change lenses, etc... like all SLRs), but with a flip-n-twist LCD display like the 5700/8700, they will permanently take the market back from Canon. Until then, you have to ask yourself which features you want more than others.
Well, it does give Caller ID, it scrolls through and dials, sorta. At that point things begin to go south.There is no back light. The display is very difficult to see no matter how adjusted. The only way I can viably use it is to put a lamp directly over the things.VERY poor design, IMO.However, it's been running for nearly two years (albeit poorly) and it's sorta done it's job.I guess I start a search for one that does what this on is SUPPOSED to this week.
I recently purchased this camera and it is very easy to use and takes nice pictures. I bought a case to put it in so I could keep the screen from getting scratched. Go out and find a generic camera bag that will fit it. They are so much cheaper than Canon's camera bags. The only thing about this camera that I would like to change is that I wish it had a battery life indicator.
These are not what are pictured. The ones pictured are made in Japan. When I received these they were the ones made in Taiwan.
These speakers look really cool. But i was disapointed by its volume.......I use it to plug it to my laptop, and the sound is loud only when u sit right in front of ur computer...I ceratinly expected it to be much louder !!!However, the sound quality is really good. I would recommend it for someone who wants to use it just as an enhancement to their PC speakers and is not particular about the volume.
This is my second Omnivs1500. I have on on my computer system and now this one on my Entertainment system. The first one I got better than 5 years on the batteries, I probably didn't need to change them but when I ordered the new UPS I decided to get some new batteries for my old one.The unit does exactly what I need it to do and can run for a very long time while I have my computer in sleep mode.Only bad thing is the Power Alert Software. Most of the time it doesn't detect the UPS. Not a big deal though. If you set it up once the system will work the way you want it.
BELKIN F5D7050 Wireless 802.11g USB Network AdapterWas very easy to install & use..I love it!!Karen
4 some reason, my computer doesn't realise there's the mouse connected..i have to disconect and reconnect evrtine i start my computer..donno if it's my computer or the mouse
Length:: 3:15 MinsI HAVE THESE SUBS HOOKED UP TO TWO PYRAMID 5000 AMPS BRIDGED AND STRAPED PLUS I HAVE THEM HOOKED TO A PYRAMID 401 EP EQ AND A CR73G XOVER IN SUB PLUS MY ALPINE HEAD UNIT HAS A SUB OUT PUT AND LET ME TELL YOU THESE WOFFER POUND AND SOUND CLEAN AND LOUD BO DETORTION AT ALL IN THE BASS THE BASS IS SO DEEP IT TICKLES MY NOSE IF YOU ARE GIVEING THESE SUBS A BAD REVEIW AND RATEINGS IT BECAUSE YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND IF YOU DONT HAVE THEM IN THE RIGHT BOX THEY WONT SOUND RIGHT OR IF YOU UNDER POWER THEM THEY WONT SOUND RIGHT IT YOU NOT THE WOFFER ITS YOU CHECK ME OUT ON YOUTUBE MASTERBLASTER735 I'M DOING A ALL PYRAMID AUDIO BUILD IN MY 95 NISSAN SENTRA THIS VIDIO WILL SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS ABOUT THE PW1586 SUB WOFFERS
if you are looking for an enterteinment laptop, this one will suit you very good. but you can't ask to much furder than that. the laptop is fast, good video, enough capacity, a pretty nice 180^ rotative screen, and the other especifications that they show you. the finger print security system could be upgrated, its far more secure than just a tiped password, but or also quite more slow. and definitly the touch-screen version makes the enterteinment more accessible. you could also improve the remote control, it doesnt work for too much programs, only the volume butons.....i would also like to say that or you forgot to install a certificated microsoft office, or you always send it with a temporal one. if so, you didnt especify that when you are selling the product, and now i have to purchase the package because the product asks me for a serial number everytime i start it. if you have a solution for me, please tell me
Quality hardware for the low price. Covers and protects the holes I need it to. The mounting hardware included is not flush mount to the grills themselves, but would be flush mount to speakers that are installed on the same surface that the grills are to be installed on. The speakers I needed to cover are recessed into the sub box, therefore the mounting hardware included with these grills could not be used for my situation, and modifications were needed. It was an easy fix and the parts I needed to make it work were already on hand, but it should be noted that the mounting hardware included has a significant gap between the grill and plastic clamp that holds the grill to the sub box.
Known for high quality AV products, AR continues to live up to its reputation.For the longer video runs - we use it for a Projector in the Studio - this excellent cable can be run along with the power cords and not pick up any signal artifacts from the noisiest electronic environments.
I have some carpal tunnel issues, so I actually use the side buttons as my primary right click and left click. After the "geniuses" at Microsoft disabled allowing you to program every button on the Intellimouse, I had to look for an alternative. This ended up being an excellent purchase:-The left and right side buttons are easy to click (no carpal tunnel pain), even if used by a lefty.- You can program every button-- My setup is that the top 2 are used as copy and paste, while the side buttons are Click and Right click. Try it, you might like it =)-I am not a big fan of the scroll wheel as it 'clicks' and is not smooth to use; however, you can use the scroll buttons as an alternative, which pretty much solves the problem for me.-LOVE the "ALT+TAB" button--it's a big time saver.-Very responsive and smooth cursor tracking overall.I now have one for work and for home.
This was a recent purchase for a boyfriend whose family has tons of slides they wanted to convert. It has been a simple process for them.
Very happy with my purchase! The lens pen cleaner allows me to brush off dust and clear smudges on my dSLR lens and filter (18-105 and 70-300 with tiffen filter on my D90). I like the compact pen design with a cap on the smudge cleaner and the brush retracts inside the body. It fits in nicely in one of the pen holders on the side of my camera backpack (Flipside 300). I've only used it twice to clean my gear and my co-worker, hope the smudge cleaner holds up for awhile. I agree with the other reviewers, wish there was a way to clean the view finder as well using this pen but overall for the price and quality it works for me.
I purchased and returned an 80-hour Tivo this past week (this new silver model). For the most part, Tivo actually lives up to the incredible hype. In just a few short days, it really did make watching TV easier. It remembers your location in a show so you can switch between which show you're watching if you want to and come back to the same spot later (also handy if two family members are watching two different shows). The interface has a "Star Trek" level of simplicity to it. It really frees you from having to know or care exactly when a show is on, or whether it's a repeat or not, or whether its time has been moved or the show is preempted for that week or whatever. It gives you lots of control as to how many episodes of a particular show will be saved, whether it can overwrite a show when it gets full, etc. The "recommended" shows it records were actually mostly stuff I might want to watch (and are based on which shows I've given thumbs up or down to), and the recommened feature can be disabled, and never interferes with either the recording or storage of shows you specifically tell Tivo to record (in other words, Tivo only uses empty space on the drive to record recommended stuff, and it will overwrite those shows if it runs out of space before touching the shows you requested). Oh, and everyone probably knows this, but you can watch one show as another is being recorded, or watch and pause a show AS it's being recorded, come back to it later, etc. The guide is fantastic too. Technically it's probably all available for free online, but it's a heck of a lot more convenient to have it displayed on your TV as you're flipping through channels, or deciding on what shows to record.Other stuff: Tivo worked fine for me with over the air broadcast TV, so it's not just for people with cable, etc. (it doesn't handle flaky channels QUITE as well as my VCRs, but it's fine). Tivo has 4 quality settings. A unit that says it's "80 hours" is only 80 hours on the "Basic" setting. I found Basic to be good enough for stuff without much movement-Charlie Rose, the McLauqhlin Group, etc. But the pixilation/artifacting is horrible if there's much movement. Quality is worse than a (good quality) VCR on it's lowest setting. Medium is decent, and I was using that for Days of our Lives, and is maybe slightly worse than a (good quality) VCR's lowest setting, or at least it's different. High is very good, and on my 80-hour unit was supposed to provide between 30-40 hours storage space, if I'm remembering correctly. I never bothered using the best quality.Here's the deal killer for me. I bought a Tivo to replace a VCR that had died in my bed room. As it turns out, Tivo never actually shuts off. The only way to get the hard drive and fan to stop spinning is to physically pull the plug on the unit. Even the "standby" mode does virtually nothing. It shuts off the front light (if you didn't manually shut it off in the menu), it disables the video output to the TV, and it lets the RF connection to the Tivo pass through to your TV. That's it. It doesn't shut down the drive or the fan, and it even keeps recording the 30 minute TV buffer. While this model Tivo is actually quieter than a running VCR, or game system, or computer, I still found it very distracting when I was trying to sleep or read in an otherwise silent room. Please consider where you're going to put your Tivo and how much stray noises bother you before you buy one, to figure out if this is going to be an issue for you.That's the only reason I returned mine, and I *do* miss it.Here's some other nitpicky stuff about Tivo that could be improved, but isn't a deal killer. You can add time to the beginning or end of a recording, but that will cause Tivo to not record a show you might have scheduled for right after that recording. In other words, if a show is from 7-8pm and you tell Tivo to add a minute to the recording time, Tivo then won't record a show you have scheduled from 8-9pm, even though it would only be missing the first minute. My Sony VCRs handle that situation correctly (they finish the current recording and then go to the next). You can get around that by manually scheduling a recording (record on this date, time, etc.), but that kind of defeats some of the purpose of having a Tivo. The internal clock gets updated every time it dials in for the program guide, so it's not TOO big of a deal because it almost always gets the whole show without adding a minute or two to the beginning or end, but it's strange that the software doesn't handle this better.I found skipping commercials to be slightly more difficult than on my Sony VCRs. My VCRs have a "smart cue" button which with one press begins fast forwarding through the tape, and when you see the start of the show, a second press of the button rewinds a set number of seconds, so it's usually just a matter of hitting a single button twice to skip a commercial. With Tivo it's not quite so simple. Hitting fast forward once goes 3x speed (slower than my VCRs fast forward). Hitting it twice goes to 10x speed (faster than my VCR), and three times goes to 20x speed. When fast forwarding at 10 or 20x, hitting the play button causes Tivo to jump backwards a few seconds and begin playing. It's SIMILAR to what my VCR does, but it requires more button presses (hitting fast forward twice, then hitting play at the right moment), and I found it VERY difficult to comfortably hit the play button in time. 10x is just a little too fast for me, and it doesn't jump backwards at all in 3x mode (and that's a little too slow). There's a hidden feature it's possible to enable that causes Tivo to jump forward in 30 second increments with the press of a button, but I found that even more annoying than the fast forward/play method.It's harder to record for just a short bit-like sometimes with a VCR I may want to tape a 5 minute segment of a show, and Tivo would pretty much end up grabbing the whole 30 minute buffer, or the rest of the show, which is USUALLY what you'd want, but not always. There's also no great way to quickly skip to a certain part of a show. Like on my VCR if I see something I want to show someone else, I can make a note of where the tape counter is, and then just move the tape to that point later, whereas on Tivo I'd have to fast forward through the whole show and try to spot it.Last, as of the time I'm writing this, there's no way (officially at least-there might be some unofficial way around it) to transfer shows to a computer or burn them to DVD. That shouldn't be much of an issue, because Tivo has announced a feature that's supposed to be released fall 2004 called TivoToGo (it will be added for free as a software update when the unit dials in for the program guide). TivoToGo is supposed to allow you to network your Tivo to your computer, copy shows over, watch them on your computer, and burn shows to DVD (so that you should be able to watch them on DVD players too). It sounds like there may be a one time charge for some of the software needed on the PC, and it remains to be seen how user friendly or restricted TivoToGo will be, but it SHOULD be a great feature.At any rate, aside from the noise issue, I highly recommend Tivo! I'm just hoping they implement a real standby/off mode in a future model. I'll be buying one the second they do.
I originally purchased a 30D with the low-end kit lens - to me the pricing didn't really make sense to get either the body or the higher-end IS kit lens. I was looking for a good all-purpose zoom with full-size sensor covereage in case I move up the Canon ranks to a new pro-level model in the future.The 28-135 fits the bill nicely. Although it is fairly heavy, the difference in build and image quality between the 18-55 kit lens is incomparable. This lens takes beautiful pictures and operates flawlessly. I highly recommend it as a day-to-day lens, and the IS is a nice feature for extending the range down a few stops without moving up to the much more expensive faster lenses.
This is a great way for my husband to have access to his xm while fixing up around the house. It works perfectly. The only problem is the batteries wore out in only one day.
I own this for like 8 months now. The best thing as most of them have already stated, is that it plays almost all formats. I did end up not having audio in few of the formats I burned, but considering the # of DVDs it has managed to play, I think it is still worth it. People making their own DVDS (downloading movies from the Internet)... this is your best bet :)
We purchased these to use from one building to another nearby that doesn't have a phone. They work just great! And the batteries are lasting a lot longer than I had thought that they would. We have even used them driving in he car and they do work for about 2 miles! They are great!WE love them!
If you've read the other reviews, you know the technical merits of this camera. If you want a camera that you will always have in your pocket with easy to use controls, this is it. I take it everywhere and get photos that I would never have &quot;planned&quot; to take; all without looking like a photographer for National Geographic.As a former Windows user, I love the simplicity of getting photos from the camera to my iMac (with OSX.) You have to initially set the camera communication setting to PTP, but after that - plug it in, turn it on and let iPhoto do the rest. No software or drivers to load.
R927 Camera in use as an inspectors camera for 4 years.I can't possibly count the number of photos it has taken, if I were to guess it would be over 5,000Crips, clean shots in both dark basements and outside in bright daylight. Its been exposed to a variety of weather.For a point and shoot it performs like a full size SLR. Has a nice size view screen, good features.
These cables seem to be really well constructed and give me the speed I was hoping for in my gigabit ethernet environment.
Canon came out with some tiny digital cameras. I personal have the Canon ELP S110. No difference in size with the S100. This case is a must have. Velco strap secure the camera inplace with an extra zipper pouch allowing you to carry an extra CF card and a spare battery. Protect your investment. Go and pick one up. Note: This case will not fit the S300.
This cable was completely worthless! When I plugged it in, half of the screen went all static-y. I was very disappointed.
I was glad to be able to find this product, unavailable at other sources. ANT online was excellent in providing. The cable works better that the one that came with the Explorist 210 GPS which was probably defective.
I know a lot of people have problems with this media, but I have used many of them and I am very satisfied. I wish they could do something about the occasional surface defects (which don't seem to be a problem), but what product is perfect.
Spot on. Arrived in around 10 days from the states.Couldn't be more pleased.
I have a new Mim strat that i already liked but was really wanting more of that aggressive bluesy tone so after research these are the ones i picked,and im very glad i did! The response you from how light or hard you pick the string is what really makes me happy, it feels like you have even more control over the tone. The bridge pick up is a little bit twangy to me but again the difference between the 3 lets you really dial in your tone I would really recommend these to anyone who likes the Stevie Ray Vaughan style sound and i know that name comes up a lot with these pick ups but that's an easy way of describing the massive tone these things produce! Also The price cant be beat on amazon, And the shipping was quick! earlier then the expected delivery time
My wife was skeptical about adding electronics to her kitchen especially considering this required drilling holes in her cabinets. Let me put it this way, she has never fallen this much in love with an electronic purchase of mine before, she loves it! I hit the ON switch almost instinctively when I walk in for my morning coffee. NPR never sounded this good before. The CD changer works ok though we always have a single CD in there - a daily morning prayer that plays at sunrise. We have reduced TV watching and let this unit keep us informed. I highly recommend this for any household since the kitchen is where the family gathers and listening to intellectually stimulating talk and music is essential for everyone. The IPOD connector works as expected, the sound quality and radio reception is pretty good. I have a high end AV system with custom speakers so there is no comparison here but this piece more than does its job. It has been a conversation point when guests come in and some have even purchased the same unit for their homes. The Orange backlit LCD might seem unusual at first but over a period of time it doesn't even matter.
This was a perfect solution for connecting my PC with a digital cable to my HDTV. The sound is routed separately to the A/V receiver, but that's no big deal for my setup.
Had another scanner for years it died. I bought the cannon, had it for 3 hours, scanned two pictures, and when I pushed the button for the third, the scan function was lost forever. Reloaded the software worked for an hour and the scan function was lost again. When it did scan the colors reproduced were not natural with any setting recommended. Had an old scanner that did a job 10 times what this cannon did. Yes it is very thin and compct, but when running it sounds like there are two mice in the box running the gears. You may love it but if you had a scanner that worked every day with out any problems. I would not recomend this unit to anyone. sorry for the bad rap. but a new scanner should work correctly for more than 3 hours. In the box and back to where it came. in all fairness i must say that it was very easy to install with the usb port. And if not for this it would be a real pain to reinstall after the scan function was lost. Love the ease, hate the operation. sorry to be so down on the unit but I had to write it my way
The Sennheiser PMX70 headphones are perfect for runners. I've fought earbuds falling out of my ears every other stride and sweat damaging headphone speakers for a long time. The Sennheiser PMX70 headphones stay solid in my ears no matter how hard I run, sweat has not damaged the speakers yet. I like the coiled cable (it doesn't get tangled in my gym bag). The headphones make a run much more enjoyable.
This product is the HP manufacturer cartridge...Amazon has average costs with free shipping over $25 so I always shop around and/or compare prices and always return here to purchase.
When it works it works well. I bought it to use with this sweet keyboard from Siig:Minitouch PS/2 Plus 80-KEY Mini-keyboard. I've used it on a few different machines and my complaint is it doesn't consistently connect the keyboard. It requires pinching and squeezing and reconnecting and angling just so to get the signal through. Once it starts working, it is fine until you unplug it. This does not happen when I plug the PS/2 keyboard into a PS/2 jack.
Great looking, excellent feel to the controls and yet I urge you to stay away! I returned the first one, which became unrecognizable in Windows XP, and the software utility that came with the unit didn't really do anything at all, though every time it "claimed" to have repaired successfully. Once frozen, it could not be re-formatted, and the reset button didn't do anything except cause the device to continually restart with a "failed to initialize" error...So I had the replacement for a week and the same thing happened again. One minute it works and the next it's all over!As far as I know both of the ones I returned are still in a reboot loop, it never stopped. Also, no bookmarking feature for the Audible books, creating playlists was lousy, the docs are nothing but an advert...what can I say...there is no excuse for a company to market a device this poorly tested. Perhaps it will improve, but as for now it's absolute junk.
I was amazed that this sells for over $[money]. I was fooled by what looked like a sturdy and attractive case. It is poorly made out of cheap plastic - I expected much better from Palm. It doesn't close properly and makes hotsyncing difficult.There are better cases out there.
The 251's build quality is great, they mount nice and look good.The true benefit of bose is the "jedi mind tricks" they use to create acoustic chambers inside an enclosure to expand bass. They don't use high spec components but instead high tech design to maximize what they use. These 251's are made of a high quality rigid epoxy type enclousre with its 5 inch bass/mid cone mounted sideways INSIDE firing sidways into a chamber. You don't see it. Bass when compressed and ported thru a chamber gets exaggerated. Thats how bose sounds bigger then they are.When we moved I took my 4 251's with me and installed them in a new 16 x 20 screened in patio using two volume switches hooked up to my 65per watt old Yamaha INtegrated amp from college. Nothing fancy using decent speaker cables to them makes them sound great. Certainly you don't need 4 of these for such a small space but I had them anyway and Overkill is part of the sterophonic/home theatre fun! If you go to fine restaurants with great accustics you'll notice you can talk at your table without lots of noise and the music system is very effective. They do this by having many speakers with the idea of having flood quality sound at low levels. This is what I can do in this space and it sounds great. Sure I can play it loud and it sounds great but at low volume the speakers design works to acomplish my goal. They don't use fancy tweeter, just two in an array to widen the sound stage. I have my speakers at the corners with the tweeters on the bottom (closer to the ear) but the bass end in the corner using the wood ceiling as a sort of additional base chamber with further warms the sound. I tried different placements and like this set up best.There are "better" speakers with better components with better names on them and perhaps with a lower price but sound is subjective and everyone is going to mount them in a different place so its impossible to directly compare. Also music sources, music types and the components driving them are all going to be different for everybody.In my old house one pair was mounted on the second floor to flood the deck and back yard. They amplified well and created a very wide soundfield using the tweeter array design. IM glad I got to harvest $700 worth of speakers and move them with me.Some folks love bose and the bose name. They use their expertise in automobile applications and they are good for creating a nice ambient sound field. Bose has a mixed reputation. "Audiophiles" or ones that aspire to be one don't like them which I can also agree with. Bose for my home theatre and for my two channel critical listening room is not gonna happen for me. But I own bose headphones, clock/desk radio, sub/sat computer speakers and had cars with them and been happy enough with those products.I gave these speakers a 4 star rating as I believe they are high quality and even at the price provide high value. Five stars are rare and for products that blow you away. Don't get me wrong, I am happy with this purchase! These puppies cost $350, if they were $200 I'd give them 6 stars!
Since they first came out in 2001, I've bought 3 hard-drive-based iPods. Each performed well, for its day, in sound quality and ease of use. All three, however, failed mechanically just slightly beyond the warranty period. In all, I have sunk over $1,000 into iPods, with nothing to show for it today. A single buyer's experience is a tiny sample, of course, and perhaps I was just unlucky. In any event, I decided to cut my losses and bought a hard-drive-based mp3 player of different make. Thus far, after 18 months, the replacement brand has performed flawlessly.
Great product for entry level photo taking. Haven't have a chance to take night shot with it yet, but I believe it won't disappoint me.
Microsoft points. I got the code and it worked. Easy and effective. I downloaded Dawnguard the first day without leaving the house.
This is an AWESOME product, I am so completely satisfied with it! The price was great too!!
I use my laptop early in the morning in bed and prefer not having the heat of the notebook directly in my lap. This stand does just that...no it's not a "cooler" but the flat surface allows air in if your notebook still has the pads underneath. Ergonomically it is very comfortable. I have had no wrist or arm discomfort using it.Additionally, having the open center, I am able to pick up the pad and the laptop without putting strain on the notebook itself/or the monitor. The fabric surface keeps the notebook in place (no sliding), so I can get up and move around frequently.Finally, it takes some of the stress off my power cord, as when the notebook is just on my lap, the tension on the cord/notebook outlet was sometimes a problem.Overall, I got exactly what I paid for and what I was looking for. I am very pleased and would recommend the product. (Oh, and I got it at Target for 19.99).
No problems altho, to be frank, I only use the Yellow plug (video). Item shipped promptly and is a good value cable.
I love this camera! I shake when I take pictures and this Easter every picture I took came out perfectly! There are so many options on this camera I am having fun just playing with it to see what all it can do! I would recomend this camera to anyone who is looking for a high quality camera at a good price.
The CyberPower High-Speed 7-Port USB Hub is a good hub. I would say that this is a good hub for connecting such devices as external hard drives, cd/dvd drives, flash drives, and hard drives to your computer. The hub is great for theses kind of devices. If you are connecting a smart phone or a tablet of some kind be aware that you will able to sync the device but not charge it. I found out while I could sync my iPhone 4S and my iPad 2, these devices would not charge while attached to the hub. Also I would say be aware that the lights on the hub do through out light at night. I don't mind this as it acts as a mini night light for me. I know some people may not like this but for me it does not bother me. I would say for the price, this is a great deal.The set up was really easy. I just opened the package, unplugged my devices from my computer (while the computer was off) and just plugged my devices into the hub. Then I plugged the hub into the back of the computer and plugged in the power cord into the hub and turned on my computer and I was all done. My computer is a First Gen Mac Mini Server running Mac OS 10.8 Server.
I bought this particular item for it's capability to play MP3 discs, it being the first box I have found in a store with that capability. Boy, what a disappointment.The first box I bought home would play about 10 songs on a home recorded MP3 CD-R (ironically enough, a memorex cd-r) then it would stop tracking altogether. When the box was shut off and examined, I found that the CD was actually hot enough to be painful to touch from being played. This is not right.I returned the item, and exchanged it for a new one. This one would not even recognize that a CD had been placed in the player, and would constantly demand that the door be shut. Enough is enough, I'm buying another brand in the future, and recommend that others do so as well.
Very happy with the look of this frame...also good picture quality and interesting patterns when pictures change. I didn't realize there was no memory on the frame itself but it is relatively easy to upload pictures to the Compact Flash disk.
After 9 years of use, my RCA receiver is starting to go out, so I just went to Sam's Club and found the Bose 3-2-1 Series III on sale for 50% off ($500), so I picked it up, thinking that I would replace my old RCA with a better system. I was wrong. Side-by-side the RCA eats the Bose for breakfast in every arena, from highs, middles and lows, the RCA has a great overall sound. I compared the two with a Dave Matthews CD and the Rihanna's Love the way you lie (featuring Eminem), to give you an idea of the ranges...no doubt, I would stick with the RCA (which I paid $250 for new). I will promptly be returning the Bose System and trying to find a receiver to replace the old one.
Not sure what everyone is complaining about! The built in Wireless was simple to setup. Simply start the application and fillin your Wireless SSID (or set it up to auto-detect). Unless you have messed with the advanced config on your wireless router it will work with the default configuration.The PDA will require a reboot after setting up the Wireless for IE to detect it WiFi has excellent reception (better than my desktop).I suggest buying the extended battery. I purchased the CompactFlash Plus which is a battery pack + CF adapter. I also purchased a CF Modem from CompUSA for only $(...)(Was $(...)but their inventory is wrong in their POS system).Along with MS Money this is the best solution I have used.For System Admins, Terminal Service Client is built in for easy admin of your home pc or work servers. This small item does have a high price but it easily replaces my Laptop while on vacation with the modem , MS Money, and Terminal services.If you have a bluetooth Cell Phone you can easily sync the iPaq to access the Internet via the Cell Phone.
Ignore the Epson reps who've posted shill ratings on this board. This stuff is best avoided.Some things which WILL happen with this printer:1. Your print heads will clog. Each time you clean the nozzles you'll use about *1/8th* to *1/4th* of all your ink. Seriously.2. Cleaning the print heads eventually won't work, and you'll have horrible banding which won't go away.3. The ink goes SO fast it will make your head spin. Oh, BTW, that cleaning above (which will only work when the printer is brand new) costs you about $10 in ink EACH TIME you do it.4. Even though the inks are seperate, if you run out of even one color you won't be able to print in black. Period.5. When it tells you your ink is out and you go to replace it, you're horrified to find that there is still a decent amount of ink in the cartridge, but the cartridge has a computer chip which won't let you refill or re-use it no matter how much ink is still left.6. Epson tech supports, well, SUCKS. Be forewarned.7. If you get a bad paper jam, you may be done-for. This thing seems to stop feeding right after that happens. This happened to me while it was still under warranty, but this has happened to other people I know as well, and I hope it doesn't happen to this one.I had a C82, which seemed decent at the time, but it gobbled up ink, and began to have paper feeding problems which refused to go away. I though the All-in-One would be better. Nope. Worse.The actual ink "fix" is to clean the nozzles with the printer in Photo mode. It produces smaller droplets of ink at this setting. Epson will charge you $10 to tell you this over the phone. For real. You get that info here for free. You actually have to set the quality to photo in the "printer properties", restart your computer, THEN spend $12 in ink to (sort-of) clean the print heads with a nozzle cleaning operation. Have fun. If you're low on ink, this will kill it, and you won't be able to print anything 'til you've fed this beast again (and wasted even more ink when the system charges.)I just bought a Canon PIXMA. AMAZING photo quality - their 4 (and 5) ink systems rival the 6-8 ink systems from Epson. Seriously. And the ink lasts WAAAAAAAAAYYYYY longer.You've been warned...
Everything the other reviews have said is accurate. The case is lightweight and attractive. The velcro is relatively loud. There is no room for a charger, if you need that. I bought one of these for my Sony "Z" laptop and was really impressed with how it fit. It's like it is made for the Z... fit's perfectly with almost no slack in any dimension. And since the Z's battery life is at least 4-5 hours the way I use it, it doesn't matter that it doesn't carry the AC adapter. I'm a college professor and I can carry it in this case to my classes. It's perfect. When traveling out of town, of course, I do use a larger case.
Fits like a glove. I have the older model Nook. Fits fine and is very sturdy.Has an elegant look to it. Love it.
The beauty of the Zen V Prod Skin is the vent on the back of the skin. I do not have to switch skins so that my unit can clip to the arm band. All I need to do is slide the my unit via the vents to the arm band
This product is just great! Very easy to use. I waited a long time to purchase an I-pod because of the cost. I must say this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. The memory capacity is incredible. If you are hesitating on this purchase -- just do it. I have downloaded almost my entire music library and haven't even come close to using up the memory. I also purchased a Bose docking station and the two together are just fantastic.
good amp for the price payed. i had a off brand (frys electronics) 700 watt amp and i wanted a lil more umpf i have 2 1200w 10s in my trunk and this amp handles them well. easy to set up and tune in. only thing im having alil trouble with is over heating/over powering the amp but it resets rely fast. rely a good amp for a beginner to avid music listeners
The Ipod is a well-designed compressed music file player with easy-to-use resident software. Forget about the photo angle - the images are just too small to be useful. The iPod nano is all about music.It's hard to get away from the fact that it's expensive for what it is and you're chained to Apple's software (iTunes) to get the job done. But it does that job very well indeed. Legal internet intrusion, obvious and not so obvious, is way out of hand these days so I'm glad I've iTunes set up on a computer that is never online. (I buy CDs and copy directly to the hard drive using preferred software.)ITunes is now only available as a 36MBish download, so too bad if you don't connect or don't have broadband. Doubtless Apple wants us all to visit its site on a regular basis and be uniquely identified and enticed to buy. Arguably, copying entire CDs or just our favourite tracks is the best approach for those who are definitely serious about their music rather than those who collect a mass of Chart songs and listen to them as if the whole process is some kind of fashion statement. Arguably!Music on the move doesn't appeal to a lot of people. The headphones aren't great, background sound can be a nuisance, and there are health concerns over sound levels. Thankfully the iPod gives us the option to dock it with something substantial like Monitor Audio's excellent I-deck or smaller portable players such as Koda's Imoves. Or you can simply connect your player to your hi-fi with the appropriate lead.I originally bought a 2GB iPod and quickly filled it. I have quite a collection of homemade compilation CDs that hold all my favourite tracks from the last 35 years and along with a few special complete albums they very neatly filled the 1.8GB capacity with 404 songs (the Yes album "Relayer" included). So I bought a 4GB iPod to take me much further with new rock releases and classical and Irish music too, and I much prefer the choice of 2 iPods.To have all your favourite music residing in a couple of tiny players is a real boon. It's the most efficient way of managing and listening to music. Put them in Exspect EX410 cases - very well made.
I did a lot of shopping around and found the 955 was the best unit for its price. I can say that it picks up the K band signal well in advance.It detected a car almost 3/4 of mile away.
It's a nice little gift. The images are slighly grainy, but its a cute thing to have on your keychain.
The Epson Picture Mate deluxe is a wonderful product for everyone. I use it at home, work, and everywhere I go with my camera or portable stick drive.The viewing window makes it extremely wonderful because it allows the person to view, pick and edit your picture before printing.I highly recommend to anyone who is a picture enthusiatist close to home or traveling. Especially to those who love to catch the moment.Diana Summers
This is a solid, great sounding radio. I have tried a number of shower radios over the years and none come close to the quality of this Sangean radio. I like the digital tuning (no more fiddling with a little dial to find your favorite station), and appreciate the excellent reception (cannot be taken for granted around here). Sound quality is excellent.
They didn't fit all that well into the slots, requiring me to cut the edges to make them fit. Installed in an '08 Sentra.
I ordered this from amazon. Got it quick. Had problems from the begining. Turns out there was a issue with the cd drive and it destroyed several mini-dvd-r's. Sony support was horrible, non english speaking people, went thru there troubleshooting steps with them on the phone and ate a few more dvd-r's to conclude the camera was broke which I already new. Sony would not replace it or the damaged dvd's, only offered to repair it at a warranty place and for brand new that was unacceptable. Luckily amazon returned the camera and dvd's with full refund. I reordered the camera from another place and the replacement works well. The software is a bit lacking but ok. Camera is nice. End result, Sony support is worthless...
Rust coming from the connecting screws where the holder attaches.I find these 5 star reviews on every junky Chinese product "interesting" to say the least!My trust is COMPLETELY undermined.
This filter is great, it does absolutely nothing, which is just what I want. I screwed it onto the end of my nikor 18-200mm vr lens and it fits perfectly and prevents dust from getting on my actual lens so i can clean the filter with no worries.
This is a Great tape. It Has held up and has great audio. I am Pleasantly surprised in the quality.
All I can say is WOW. And I mean WOW! Where do I start... well first of all I had no problem hooking it up which is nice. I downloaded the drivers and software off hp website instead of using the cd because I always want to get the latest versions. I was iffy about buying this thing because of the reviews but I mean I almost cried when I used it and saw how much time it saved me. I run a business out of my house, insurance to be exact, and I each application I write has about 10 or so pages give or take. Usually I dreaded scanning the pages and have actually been putting it off for a long time because it would take so long for with my old flat bed scanner naming this page flipping it over etc etc. I would use spend long nights doing it with a glass of brandy. I hooked this thing up and with the automatic feeder and the ability to default it to .pdf like the company prefers and even the ability to scan front and back without having to do anything extra accept have a box checked is amazing. I literally just finished scanning two policies in less than 5 minutes and took the time to get up and go tell my wife how happy I was during the time. I have done several policies since then and have not had a single problem with the auto feeder like most people have, maybe I am just lucky. Or maybe it is because I only put about 10 sheets in at a time I not sure how many the other people are putting in but I absolutely love this scanner. It is my second favorite business item I have now next to GPS. I don't even want to think about business life without either one of those things.
I have worked out with one of these for several years and is only now starting to need replacement.Here are the reasons I recommend this over other (more popular) iPod armbands:- Has a cutout on the bottom for the dock connector (extremely convenient for syncing)- No risk of it falling out (fits snugly)- Has a cutout for the iPod wheel- No chafing/irritation (and I've used it on the elliptical, treadmill, weights)My only criticism is that other armbands do have a place to wrap the excess length of a headphone cord, which I would like, but that's not enough for me to deduct even one star. I have worked out almost daily with this wrapped around my arm, and recommend it HIGHLY over all the better-known alternatives!
Bought this unit along with 2 patio stations and 7 room stations when I was doing the rough wiring building a new house. A year later now house is completed (hey it takes a while to build a new house). I try to use the intercom and one station does not work. I am told by manufacturer and people I bought it from 'Sorry your warranty is up, too bad'. And they expect me to buy a new one, they don't even service them. I would not buy this or any other product from this company.
its cheap, moves a decent amount of air,but no matter what slot i place it in,doesnt seem to change temps more than 1 deg C
This is a great all around joystick because the controls on it are simple, and it feels very comfortable in your hand. The only drawback is there really isn't much feedback on it when using, and it feels like there is no resistance when moving the joystick.
I had it for over a month. Good overall MP3 player. Sound is good. The hold switch locks the buttons so that you don't accidentally push them when you jog. The arm band stays in place. The earphones has a clip to wrap around the ears, but it still moves around so I have to adjust it often during my run. It comes with a variety of other functions such as stop watch, pedometer, calories measurement. Shaking the player resets some of the counters and there is a sport mode so that you lock the counter. With these extra functions, it's not that intuitive to figure them all out, so you have to read the manual.
This cable was an excellent buy and we got it really quickly (two days I think). We bought it to hook my son's X-box 360 up to our cable router, rather than spend $100 on the wireless device. It works fine and found that I don't need to spend $40 on a cable in a store. I will never buy cables in a store again.
I've been using this very nice looking keyboard at least for a few months now and I type more than the average person. You can use this as is and it will work like a regular keyboard. If you install the software you get the extra features. I also have the beige predecessor to this without the extra features (which nowadays appears to be white), which was also good and I still use it in another room. This one has faintly altered the contour (better), but nothing drastic; I still like it. It also has an attachment for the bottom that's removable that gives even more of a negative slope for a more natural position, plus it raises the whole keyboard a bit, which I prefer.The wrist rest now is lightly padded, maybe an eighth of an inch. Doesn't sound like much, but I'm glad they did it. The benefit of that is also enhanced by the attachment on the bottom that I previously mentioned. I find that rather than being a wrist rest, it's more like a rest for the very bottom of my palms. I have fairly long fingers, but a person with short fingers would only be moving their lower palms up a bit and would still be able to take advantage of the nice feel and support.I also like the key feel on this a little better as it has a slightly "soft" bottom at the end of the keystroke, but it's NOT mushy or vague at all.If you've never used a keyboard like this, you HAVE to give it a chance, at least a couple of hours to get used to it. Take a good look at that A-shaped split down the middle of the keyboard; your hands WILL be separated more than you're used to, but that's the whole point. Once you really have time to experience the nicer hand position you won't go back unless you're too impatient to get used to it. I even use the older version at work as they had one sitting around nobody wanted to use, but a few other people at work use them as well. I can go much longer for extended typing runs without as much typing fatigue. I really don't like a standard keyboard any more. It seems bizarre, stupid and old fashioned to me. If you still don't like the Ergo 4000 after 10 hours of use, then you never will. I'm assuming you know how to type. I really like resting my hands while I type, though I know some people keep their hands in the air and stab at the keys. Not good ergonomics. If you're a key stabber and refuse to change, there's not much sense in you spending money on an ergonomic keyboard. By a $8 keyboard instead.Why not a 5 star rating? The hardware is fine but Microsoft blew it with the software. The zoom function is fine. On a web site or elsewhere, it will blow up text, but not pics. I don't use it much but sometimes it's really handy. My screen resolution is 1280 x 1024 and some web sites have tiny text. Text blowups make sense and I wouldn't expect picture blowups, so this part is fine.For the rest, first you have 5 buttons for My Favorites to select some functions, but they are minimal compared to the choices you get for the other 3 buttons called Web/Home, Search, and Mail. For those 3, you get to choose not only just those functions but other stuff, and the choices are way better than those available for the 5 My Favorites buttons. I have no idea why they didn't do the 5 buttons the same as the other 3. So I find myself using 2 of the My Favorites buttons for Web and Email, and the 3 other buttons for fancier functions. So I have to remember what they are for, as they are labeled for Web/Home, Search, and Mail. For the other 5 buttons there's a button with a star on it that shows you the labels for them, in case you forget what they are. I suppose you could attach some very small labels below the buttons as there's almost a quarter inch of space to do so.This keyboard also has an F Lock button. There's a light towards the bottom middle to show you its status (off/on). The F Lock lets you use your F1 through F12 buttons the normal way, or you can use them all for a range of other functions as Help, Undo, Redo, New, Open, Close, Reply, Fwd, Send, Spell, Save and Print. The buttons are cleverly designed so you can see both sets of labels simultaneously.By the way, if you're booting the computer and have not entered Windows, and need to work in the BIOS, it acts like a regular keyboard even if you had the F Lock working the other way when you last exited Windows. The software functions only work in Windows if installed there.In the middle of the wrist/palm rest you have the status lights and also Back/Forward buttons. Good location for both.You get software functionality with the included CD. If you go to Microsoft's site you can download an updated version of the software which gives the "good" 3 buttons some extra functionality; I thought it was worth the effort. Maybe your disk will have this, maybe not.[...]There are other silver buttons for Mute, Volume Up, Volume Down, Play/Pause, and Calculator. At the top of the number keypad there is =, (, ), and a left pointing arrow. The usual keys between the keypad and the keyboard is arranged a little differently for efficiency reasons (Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, Page Down). I'm still getting used to that a bit, but that's just me. Altogether this represents what you'd expect to see on a typical modern keyboard without getting too crazy.DIM LIGHT WARNING: This is my first black keyboard and I tend to use low lights. I'm still getting used to hunting for some stuff now and then. If you use brighter lights it will be no big deal.If you don't want black, you need the Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite, Item model number: A11-00337. The contour is almost the same and overall has what counts for ergonomics, though the black is nicer and has the software functions, the white doesn't. Both units have front legs that can pop out for a more positive slope, but I leave mine in as I want a very negative slope (higher close in to me, lower further out). If color doesn't matter I recommend spending the extra money for the black one.I will finish my rating by saying I give it 4 stars and not 5 for these reasons: The software is a 4 because they didn't give the My Favorites buttons the same choices as the other 3. I see no reason why they couldn't have done that. I will give the hardware a 4 also only because I don't think this represents the ultimate hardware for an ergonomic keyboard. There are others out there by small companies that have some more extreme contours, and some are even adjustable to a wild degree so they almost look like a tent, and novel key response, but they cost around $200 or more. I don't expect that from a keyboard at this price, but if this was ergonomically wilder for me personally, I'd give the hardware a 5 star rating. Hardware 4, software 4, and I highly recommend it even at the normal price. My timing was good and I got it here at a very nice price. If you're looking for an ergonomic keyboard without spending huge bucks, this is it.Added comment within a week: Regarding using this in your BIOS - some motherboards will let you do this without you doing anything special; with others you have to go in the BIOS to find the preference to "enable USB keyboard to work through the BIOS instead of OS" or something similar. This doesn't affect it later when you're working in Windows.UPDATE ON 9/11/09: Everything I said above still true. I just wanted to say the comment in the last paragraph would be true for any USB keyboard, not just this one. I also wanted to say that at this time, this product still works perfectly.
Purchased this 3 months ago and it is now running very low. Maybe 2 pages of text a month max and its already low. But its so cheap I knew it was a gamble. Definitely going to buy the HP next time.
I bought these speakers for $109 on sale at my local Circuit City for my patio. I was going to buy speakers for my patio, but I wasn't intending on buying Bose because they were so expensive. When I saw these, I bought them. I think there's 3 4" drivers (speakers) in each cabinet (enclosure) The bass isn't quite suited for Nelly or any other rap artist, but it is quite suited for Kenny G. or Jewel. They aren't quit like the 251'S, but almost like them. They're better then Polk, Yamaha, or Boston Acoustics.
I am running Windows Vista with this as the master drive, and my old Hitachi Deskstar being demoted to slave drive. According to HDD Tune this thing is a 40% increase across the board (read, write, seek, and burst transfer), and thats compared to the SATA-300 Hitachi that outperforms a WD ATA 133 by 50% or so.According to the onlike specs (backed up by other reviews I found) the Cavair blue is only slightly behind the $20 or so more Cavair Black, which is only 1.0 ms seek time slower than the $300 velociraptor.The only complaint I have is the reason I bought the 250 gig was to partition into an 80, and a 170, then RAID 0 the partition and my Hitachi. Unfortunatly, my RAID controller (750i South Bridge with media sheild) dosen't recognise partitions as HDDs like Windows, so all I would get is a 160G RAID 0, and I suspect the Hitachi may be getting old, so I wouldn't trust my personal data to it, just my game installations (in Vista game saves are automatically move to the "My saved games" folder).On a foot note, the drive is "bulk," so no cables. Also the legacy connector has been removed so you'll need a real SATA power connector.My system 28SEPT09ASUS P5N-DPentium D 950 (for sale on Amazon $145) moving to C2Q Q8200Crucial PC2-6400 (2X1024)Corsair TX750No GPU at this time, waiting to see what games are bundled with the GTX260 next mo.
This player is 2 months old and all I have is problems!It Locks up all the time so I updated Firmware per tech support...it helped a little. Then the On/Off button popped off. Tech support says I must have abused it......ya right. I goes for a walk with me 3 times a week in my front pocket? I thought I would never say this but....Go buy a Ipod. Save your self the headache. A product is only as good as there Tech support and there Tech support is a big ZERO.
Product is excellent, However, supplier, Adorama has not responded to an enquiry as to a missing AC adapter, so they get very low marks
Considering the outrageous prices for speakers these days, I decided to go with these and am not disapointed. The sound quality is excellent, and the set up was harmless. I currently have it hooked up to my computer, but have also used it with my TV and CD player.The only quabble I have is the volume control. It's placed in the far back of the right speaker, which is hard to reach sometimes. It's also a knob, which is awkward to control horizontally (knobs are meant to be on a vertical plane). Personally I would've preferred a thumb control.Otherwise, these are excellent speakers for the price.
I bought this video camera in August, I got jumped by three guys wanting the video camera and I wouldn't let go of it the side of the camera got ripped off lost the HDD card some how all while these guys are hitting me. So I contact JVC bring it to there repair place and they didn't charge me for the Estament which is 50 dollars Thank you JVC. So they check out the camera and give me the total of what it will cost to repair 773.51 including labor of course. Be careful if you need your camera repaired and it's not even a year old. I would check warrenties on everything you buy aperently JVC's warrentie of one year is fake, While this is good camcorder the shake at long shoots is very shaky the OIS does not work that great or may be I just can't control my hands shaking.
I couldn't buy this Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander on Amazon and ended up purchasing it on [...].Followed the directions here, still had trouble installing by manual method. Initally I tried to install on my windows Vista computer first.Then I put the CD set up program in my windows XP based computer, and followed the directions for installation.Now the router is working just fine.The CD that comes with the expander cannot be used on Windows Vista! So if you have windows vista, you must install manually.In summary, I would not buy this expander unless I can configure it on a Windows XP computer. Once it is set up, all my computers in the house can receive the wifi signals.
Shipment was so fast and efficient. When actually receiving product, it took me a while to figure out how to effectively use it. At first, upon plugging in the device it had a great deal of static and I thought it didn't work. What the key to do is, play around w/the volume on both the MP3 device, Ipod or other, and also w/the car stereo to balance them. Another tip is to find radio stations that have nothing on them, preferrably 3 stations in a row and then choosing the one in the middle of the three. For example, if you find that 88.1, 88.3 and 88.5 are pretty clear, use 88.3.
D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Gigabit Wireless Router (Electronics)THIS D-LINK DR-665 ROUTER IS A EXCELLENT PRODUCT. IT WORKED RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX WITH A TOSHIBA SATELLITE A665D S6096 NOTEBOOK AND MY SHELF BUILT HOME TRADING COMPUTER I PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO,LIVE IN A 2400 SQ FT HOUSE AND THE LAPTOP WORKED EVERY WARE EVEN OUTSIDE AT FULL SPEED SAME AS MY DESKTOPS.THIS ROUTER IS ON 24/7 FOR 30 DAYS SINCE I`AM A DAY TRADER IT HAS TO WORK FAST AND BE RELIABLE. CONNECTED MY SELF BUILT DESKTOP TRADING COMPUTER WIN 7 ULTIMATE 64 ,HOME DESKTOP WIN XP32 AND THE NOTEBOOK WIN 7 ALL AT THE SAME TIME AND WHILE MY WIFE IS USING THE LAPTOP AND I`AM DAY TRADING ALL DAY FOR THE LAST 30 DAYS AND NEVER HAD ONE DROP OUT OR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS.ALL MY ORDERS WARE EXECUTED FLAWLESSLY. ALTHOUGH I HAVE A BACKUP COMPUTER SYSTEM READY TO GO I HAVE NOT HAD TO ACTIVATE IT . I TRADED ONE DAY WITH THE LAPTOP OUTSIDE ABOUT 70 FEET AWAY AND MADE $650 IN 15 MIN IT PAID FOR THE LAPTOP.EVERYTHING I COULD THROW AT THIS D-LINK AND IT STILL KEPT WORKING I WON`T BE TRADING WITH THE LAPTOP SINCE A NEED AT LEAST FOUR SCREENS BUT IN A EMERGENCY I WON`T HAVE A PROBLEM USING IT.I DID INSTALL FOUR RUBBER FEET UNDER THE ROUTER FOR BETTER AIR CIRCULATION SINCE THE STANDARD FEET ARE VERY SMALL AND THE FAN AND AIR DUCT ARE LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNITE. I ALSO LOADED THE SHARE PORT UTILITY ON ALL COMPUTERS AND IT WORKED FLAWLESSLY EVEN WITH A DELL LASER PRINTER AND THREE SECURITY CAMERAS.IF THERE EVER WARE ANY ISSUES WITH THIS ROUTER IN THE PAST THEY ARE ALL GONE,TRUST ME I TESTED THIS ROUTER TO THE MAX.I WILL GIVE ANOTHER REVIEW UPDATE IN SIX MONTHS WHEN ALL ELS FAILS READ THE MANUAL.THIS IS THE FIRST ****** PRODUCT THATS RIGHT 6 STARS NOT A MISPRINT.THREE DIFFERENT COMPUTERS, THREE DIFFERENT PROCESSORS, ONE SELF BUILT ONE LAPTOP AND ONE 6 YEAR OLD DESKTOP THREE DIFFERENT OPERATING SYSTEMS, THREE WIRELESS CAMERAS.AND ONE SHARED PRINTER . THANK`S AGAIN TO AMAZON FOR THERE FAST SERVICE AND EXCELLENT PRICES.
I've never tried a higher priced cable, but this seems to work great. How much better can it look? I'm betting you couldn't tell the difference.Package arrived before scheduled arrival date.
This Ipod was a birthday gift for my daughter and she loves it. It plays videos just like a little TV. It was worth the purchase price. And is very easy to use.
This is a decent cable at an awesome price. The right angle is handy and is the reason I purchased it besides the price. I recommend it.
This one does not have a special power outlet for 220V should we just use plug the 110V wire into the 220V outlet
I bought this camera for my husband for Xmas at an excellent price, and have to say I am very happy with it. Although the picture is grainy in low light, it is clear enough to capture the moment. We are not professionals, and this camcorder is great for filming home movies.
works on my newer PowerShot - never had any problems with this little case, has traveled around the world with me a couple times
They mounted well. I installed one set in my 24' x 24' garage and they can fill the room with clear music. Great buy.
Being a wedding photographer I have a large rolling bag and I needed a smaller one to throw some equipment in when I traveled with the family. This is the perfect size for 1 pro slr, 2 or 3 lenses, a flash and lots of little stuff. Love this bag :)
These are getting hard to find but they work really well. We have use 280 and 289 batteries for years on the farm. Only trouble is when they are outside in the cold and lose power more quickly. Once warmed up they work well.
Router worked adequately during the first 5 months - I was disappointed that the wireless signal was no better than an old Belkin G router - that was the primary reason for my upgrade. After 5 months (too late to return to Amazon), the problems began. The router started to lock up every 2 weeks. Customer service is/was terrible and their resolution to the router consistently locking up is to reset it. If you are like me and have your phone connected thru VoIP, this is not an appealing option as you miss calls and have the hassle of resetting it over and over. When the emails to customer service escalated to being able to call a real person, I was on hold for 30+ minutes twice and they wanted to spend a significant amount of time diagnosing the router - about half way thru I realized that even if they sent me a new one of these, I would never use it again so I hung up.Please save yourself the headache and hassle and buy a different brand - from all the information I read, they all have some troubles so one with good service and warranty will be on my list.
I gave my first Intellimouse Optical to a wheel-deprived family member - I immediately realised how much I miss the mouse.I'm ordering a new one for myself today.This is a comfortable mouse for either hand. I find the left and right buttons ideal for internet browsing, and the useful wheel is of good quality and doesn't miss a beat.
I got this camcorder and took it back within a day. My first few videos were okay, but they were just me shooting things around my house. That night I took it to a party, and the video turned out awful.The problem was the autofocus. The picture would go in and out of focus even when the camera and the subject were not moving. Also, any change in lighting made it go out of focus. At one part, I filmed one of my friends talking on the couch. We were both sitting down and not moving, but the focus would get blurry periodically, sometimes for 30 seconds or more. The video was unwatchable; I was embarrassed I had spent so much money on it!Also, the camera does not fair well when your subject is moving, even if in focus. It looks really choppy, more akin to the video I take with my digital *still* camera than with a real video camera. I have video of people walking in and out of the door and you can harldy see them, it looks horrible.The video is fine when it is in focus and filming inanimate objects, so I gave it two stars, but when out of focus you can hardly tell what you're filming!I used Amazon's service where you pay online and pick it up at Circuit City, and my exchange was very smooth; I got excellent customer service. I bought the Sony DCR-HC20 instead. The associate told me the autofocus problem was common in all JVC models. The Sony was highly recommended by him and my brother (who has taught film classes where all students were required to have a digital camcorder).So far, so good. I will write a review of the Sony after I've had for a little longer, but the focus is much better than on the JVC. It has a much nicer feel than the JVC, when I first got it out of the box, the JVC looked very cheep in comparison. So far, all the video I've taken in low light has exceeded my expectations.I've also heard that Canon is a good brand, although I don't have any personal experience with them. But I will never buy anything from JVC again.One additional comment: The JVC uses a regular light attatched to the front instead of an infrared light for low-light filming. I thought the regular light would be better since the color is truer, but my friends told me it was uncomfortably bright, "brutal" was the exact word. With the infrared light on my other camera, I can take video in low light without blinding them. A video camera isn't any good if people don't want to be filmed!----------------------Edit: I just took my Sony out for the night. My boyfriend and I watched the video from last night (taken by the JVC) and the video from tonight (taken by the Sony), and the difference in quality is staggering! We can't beleive the JVC is still on the market. The JVC looks *almost* as good as the Sony when filming still objects under very bright lighting, but otherwise it is unwatchable compared to the Sony video.Don't get this camera if you have friends or go out at night. Because of the lag in autofocus and slow frame rate, we described it as video that "looks like it's drunk." Unless you want the videos from your summer vacation or baby's first steps to look like they've had a few cocktails, don't buy this!
For some reason this lens gets a very bad rap and for the life of me I cannot understand why. The lens is slow but it isn't made for indoor shooting. The heart of the problem is that most people really don't know how to use the lens. A photographer with some skill can make pictures sing with this lens if you don't believe me go to Canon Digital Forum and look at all the wonderful pictures produced with this glass. You have to use it outdoors when there's plenty of light at F9 or higher and you will find the lens is suprisingly sharp, If you want a fast lens for indoor shoots Canon, Sigma and Tamron all make plenty but you have to spend more money. This lens is cheap but the results are nice if you know what you are doing, now go out and keep practicing.
These are top of the line CDR's. I've never used a CDR recorder that these discs didn't work in. A top buy as far as media for CDR's go.
Good price. I bought it few months ago for my home security system, and it did its job as expected ( I had a couple power outages ).
This review actually expresses the views of my good friends who use it. I gave this popper to them, since theirs is soooo old. It makes great popcorn. Unfortunately, it uses paper disks you'll have to replace, but the discs last a very long time. A great microwave popper!
this is the most amazing system you could ever buy, even though it is priced quite high, if you have the money, go for it... if not, find something lesser. The only downside is the fact that the dvd player is not progressive scan, and it doesnt have all the sound option like pro-logic...dont get me wrong though, the dts will do everything you need it to
Excellent product to simply drive multiroom speakers with clarity and power.Works for any source to feed 6 sets of speakers with best sound possible --- I'm feedingfrom Sonos system wirelessly hooked to my PC 'jukebox' --- just terrific.For all those pathetic installers of multroom equipment who continue to hookup grosslyinferior equipment, here is THE solution -- and not by coincidence, it comes from thecompany that SPECIALIZES in multroom systems, instead of just the multitude thatspecify multroom as 'supported'.
Purchased this cable and used it on a brand new 720p Panasonic, 32 inch set with a 120hz refresh rate. My Verizon FIOS rep left an HDMI cable as well during install, so I compared the two. The Verizon cable performed flawlessly. Great picture, sound, and no problems. The inexpensive cable was subject to breakup, picture clarity was diminished, and the sound was not on par with the Verizon cable. Mind you, we are not talking about a Monster HDMI cable here, but the difference was striking.I also tried this cable on my older Hitachi 51 inch set. Compared to high end component cable (which is what I have been using), the HDMI underperformed as well. The component cable was clearly superior.If you want an inexpensive cable that will carry a signal, go for it. If you want a clear, jump off the screen picture, keep shopping.
These are the worst headphones. After a couple of hours, I am already going to return them. Th sound quality is terrible and there is a static background noise. Also, because they are so large and heavy, they begin to hurt your ears after a while. I did not want expensive headphones before I bought these, but if this pair portends the quality of cheaper headphones, then cheaper is worse.
This kit arrived in perfect condition and worked exactly like I wanted! I have a 97 S-10 and installation was a breeze! Thanks to the seller!
Very snug fit. Appears to be real leather. Some padding, will keep camera from getting scratched but not much protection if it gets dropped. Has belt loop. Would be nice if there was room a spare set of batteries.
im was excited about the idea of get a replacement of my sennheisers mx 500 for my ipod and what can i say... those headphones are made from cheap plastic, very unconfortable, they are nice mabe for being seated in the office or your house but things where u have to move your head.. NO way!... i relly dont like those headphones i prefer the 10 bucks sennheiser without, the sound attenuation that those.. and about the sound... the dont sound great, too much bass... i dont know why the people are so bass addict!!!! this is the first review that and i make in years of buying in amazon i dont write in english very well, but after throw away 30 bucks in this crap i really need to let some mesage.Im not a certified audiophile but i can feel the difference of sound range between this crap and my others sennheisers (mx 500, px 100 and HD497) even on my old panasonic cd player headphones..
i've tried everything i can possibly think of with this thing, every setting, every position, it simply can not take a good photo. if i'm lucky, i might get one decent shot out of every 30-40 images. my 4 year old 3 mega pixel camera exceeds this one's picture quality in every way. don't waste your money here.
I'll weigh in on the positive side for this unit. It's been on all day and is cool to the touch, so no problem there. I replaced an existing netgear G router and it's noticeably faster. Used the standard interface (192.168.0.1) to configure. I'm not particularly technical but had no problems.Just got it today, but it seems to be working fine. It arrived with the 1.32NA firmware already installed, so I was prepared for some of the problems that have been reported, but so far, so good.1/21/2010 update: Range isn't any better than my old G router. The Shareport feature is undependable. Sometimes it connects to a drive I attached, sometimes not, wireless isn't any better. Claims WPA2 but I haven't been able to access it yet.
I'm in the minority here, but mine was DOA. Of course, Amazon took it back, but just FYI that there are some lemons out there.
I had doubts about this when I ordered it, but was totally pleased with the performance. Could not ask for anything better. Why pay so much more for other products? I love it.
This is the worst and most expensive DVD player I've bought. I wanted the DVD recorder. Shortly after the warranty period ended the problems began. The DVD door sticks. The remote works sporadically. The record timer shuts off early. And just to add insult to injury the DVD locks up now. No more Go Video machines for me!
I have had this firelite for about 6 months and one day it just wouldn't mount on the desktop. I use this on a regular basis - back and forth to work in a Mac based platform. It would light up when plugged in, but would not mount. I've searched google for answers - try it... you'll see I and many others have the same issue. Suggestions have been to change the USB cable to one with 2 ends because it uses too much power. It's a tragedy when you loose valuable work to to cheap technology. I would not recommend this to anyone - well maybe an enemy.
This looks like a quality cable. I ordered it from Amazon (not one of the other sellers here), and it came in a CablesToGo bag. The strain relief boots have the CablesToGo logo.
This was a last ditch effort to receive good reception during inclement weather. Alas the desire was better than the product results. I just didn't work out well for me fighting rain reception. I even tried to spray copious amounts of silicone rain repellent on the cover to help it out and still it didn't work. For anyone having this trouble I suggest going to HD Satellite which so far has provided reception in rain and snow without the need for this poor performing cover. Good Luck.
This is my third Harmony and each has been better than the last. The first one was a marvel in that it (reliably) controlled my various components WITHOUT having to do each function separately - love the concept of "activities". The second was a slight improvement, color screen, better ergonomic shape, mostly it was a packageing upgrade, not a funtional one. The 1000 is related to the other two from the standpoint that it still uses the "activity" concept ... but everything else is MUCH BETTER. This is about as good as any remote could be, regardless of price. Ocassionaly, it will miss a component, but the "help" feature will allow you to get all in order with minimum fuss. I can show a visitor how to run my system (which requires changeing inputs from component to HDMI for certain activities) in about 30 seconds. My wife still doesn't get that part, but with the Harmony 1000, she NEVER calls me when I'm out of town to ask "how do I play a DVD?" (which is usually followed by "how do I get the TV to play now?" about two hours later. She has no trouble accessing all of our systems features ... it's that intuitive. This device may not be perfect, but it's really close.As I said, I couldn't be happier.
I'm very pleased with this binocular, The images are very sharp, it has some edge distortion, but I can live with it. For sky watch is also a good option. Final conclusion: a good value for the money. Please excuse my English.
I'll keep this short...Pros:Prints QUICK.Print quality ROCKS. Even pictures. I normally can see the inkjet 'dots', but this is severely limited with this printer.While cartridges are small, if you print on "Normal" or quick printing, or degrade the saturation on default if you print a lot of for-your-own notes, the cartridges last over a semester of college (that's printing school papers, all class notes, etc)Never had mine jam.Ink cartridges aren't excessively expensive, and a few places give you $3 for bringing in old HP cartridges.Cons:Itty bitty cartridges.Can sometimes take in more than one sheet (inconvenient when printing double sided notes)When using the fastest setting, the printer doesn't so much as "set" the paper in the finished document holder ... it'd be more accurately described as an "emergency ejection"Printer is a bit noisy on normal settings. On the fastest settings, it wakes the dead.
They are good but I found them very uncomfortable to my ears. Also, there is no sound isolation and everyone around you can hear what your are listening to. The good thing about them is that they are ultra light and as per the money spent, the sound quality is also Ok.
I enjoyed the book, it was a great story. It would have been 5 stars for me if there had been no religious intrusion in the story. Both lead characters were fun to read, and I was definitely rooting for them to get together.
The charger is mediocre, it only charges PAIRS of batteries, not singles and has no indication of charge complete.But the batteries are a waste of money... potentially a risk to your equipment.Two of my 4 NiMH rechargeable cells would not hold a charge - zero volts, right out of the box. One of the "free" alkaline cells literally exploded in a radio, blowing the back of it after 1 hour of moderate (300 mA) rate use, filling the battery case with caustic goo.I noticed that unlike quality NiMH cells, these "Tech B" cells have no (visible) overpressure vents to prevent their explosion on charging either.
I have purchased many of these Belkin Velcro Cable ties over the past few years. They are well made and very useful.
I have recently purchased two of these they are great subs especially for the price. I have owned many other subs JL, MTX, and Kenwood these are by far the best I've owned.(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)
As noted in other reviews, this product has *very* limited battery life. It didn't come with an AC power source. It also has no hold button, which means I have to take out the batteries when I'm not listening. also, it often can't pause, fast forward or reverse on cd's I've burned myself. Its lid closes so poorly it only plays cd's if I can hold it flat or press the lid down -- definitely not for working out. Overall, a purchase I regret making.
NO MORE WIRES! I love the fact that I don't need to mess with more wires behind my computer to add it to my network. The Install went by so fast I forgot I did it, and the performance is more than what I need it for. I did look around, and I saw the best reviews for this product for it's price. It was a simple decision to make. I recommend this to anyone who wants to get ride of all the wires.
I remember some 30 years (+/- 1978) ago when I purchased The Canon AE-1 wich was the first quality SLR to reach the mass and it sold more than 6 millions units around the world! Soon after, the competition came. And now that I have this baby it really feels the same! My cousin bought the very good Nikon D70 the same day (he is a Nikon fan and I am a Canon's...). We compared the two models and we found these things:1)The Nikon has a lot more options for the advanced photographer.2) The Nikon feels a little bit more sturdy than the Canon even tough they both are made with plastic on a metal layer.3) The Nikon is a little bit less noisy than the Canon.4) The Canon fits well in the hands.5) The Canon is +/- $500 less expansive than the Nikon.6) and.... the canon has definitely a better image quality than the Nikon wich has a very annoying greenish tints.What is a good camera about? The brand name or the image quality?My cousin will bring back the camera to the store because he choosed the second option.....
I ordered these DVDs in February 2010 I have not been able to use one of them. There were a lot in the pack for the money but it is a waste if you cant use them.
I bought this transmitter so that I could play audio from any device I'd like to while in my car, mostly music off of my Droid Razr. In buying the Monster brand I was expecting a solid product, but I haven't been fully satisfied. I am able to get decent, though often static laced sound most of the time I use it. Other times I have trouble finding an unobstructed radio station to transmit through and the device is useless. I would try other options before settling on this product.
I have the older Olympus 400Z which only goes up to 1280x960. This 16MB card holds almost 80 pictures at the highest compression. That is plenty for casual use and vacations when I combine it with my existing 8MB card.It even works in &quot;sequence&quot; mode even thou the Olympus docs say that only Olympus cards will work.
I got these to go along with a flat panel, PS3 and dayton 10" sub so I could enjoy blueray movies, NASCAR, music and the occasional game. After using them for a few weeks I may never leave the house for entertainment again.They are small and come with some mounting plates for the wall. I used these for the front three but opted to use omni mounts for the back because of the shape of my room.I have no regrets, would buy this again and only wish they sold a 7 speaker set because adding two individual speakers cost more than half the price of all five.
This is a good clean power supply for a ham radio. It works for my mobile as a base station both on 5 watts and 45 watts. By the signal reports I have gotten, it is the best this station has sounded since I got it. I like being able to have both the lighter socket as well attaching it to the posts. I appreciated the price on this power supply but would not recommend it for much heavier wattage.
This is an attractive, discreet, and well-made camera strap. It does just what it's supposed to do. One side of the strap is treated with a rubbery type material to keep it from slipping or sliding off of your shoulder. The strap materials are all of high quality. There are no large, chunky metal or plastic pieces to scratch your camera. I like it's simple and unobtrusive design - no glaring, cheesy brand names printed all over it. Classy and understated. I bought two of these and am very pleased with this product.
Simple to use, no faults as yet (have owned and used it for 5 weeks). The size (512 MB) is small, but holds 100 songs which is plenty for a few days. It is easy to upload songs, no special software required. The only problem I've noticed is the connection to the headphones is a little loose, if I'm walking with it I need to be careful where I put it or else the connection comes and goes.
Not an apple product. Did not fit my airport. Not even close. DO NOT BUY!!! Looks like this guy Frankensteined a chord together and sold it. Just call Apple and save yourself the headache.
I am totally satisfied with this purchase. The photos are crips and clean and it was easy to get it to work. The 10" size is very nice and anything less would have not met my needs. We have the frame on a shelf in the corner of the living room for all to see.I loaded pictures from my pc onto a USB (Thumb) drive and plugged it into the frame and it started working. This was a gift for my wife who is technically challenged and SHE got the frame to work (all I did was load the pics). We do use the remote control which is nice.She has not tried any of the other features so I can't comment on them. My expectations were minimal and I have been more than satisfied.In a review I had read, someone had mentioned that the stand was of poor quality. This was one of my concerns in purchasing this product. The stand is adequate for this application although it is not a "rugged" stand so you can't be abusing it *smile*
This cable works just as well as any I've seen for $10.00 or more. Order this and and wait a few extra days....you've waited this long. Please don't be fooled by "gold plated" or any of the other gimmicks. It doesn't matter. At least at the home level.
Seems I always need an extra cable. Belkin makes the best accessories for computers and this cable is one of them. Not a great Christmas gift, but if you give a USB device, you should give the cable to connect it.
25 pack of bags. They are smaller than most devices. I use them mostly for small drives like floppy or small NICs. 6x10 bags are better
I had tried for so long to find a reliable hard drive. This is the only company that has so much faith in their product that they include a 5 year warranty. Seagate offers a very reliable product, and you can rest easy knowing that they will take care of it for the next 5 years. After trying and researching other hard drives, I am extremely happy that I purchased this product.Whatever you do, don't buy Iomega!! HORRIBLE customer service and unreliable machines!
This is an ink cartridge for my Canon printer. It came promptly, was installed not long thereafter, and is working exactly as it should.
This microfiber cloth isn't like the other microfiber cloths you get with a pair of sunglasses. It's almost like artificial chamois material, which is fantastic for cleaning smooth surfaces. I bought it to clean the inside of my car windows (even windex leaves streaks behind for some reason) and since using it there isn't a single streak on my windshield! It also comes with two disposable screen cleaners and an &#34;antimicrobial&#34; cloth (as a microbiologist I'm skeptical about how antimicrobial it can really be, but hey it was free!). And the main cloth is HUGE, so you have plenty of real estate to clean with before it needs to be washed! Would buy again!
I ordered this adapter with the hopes of speeding up my iBook G4 networking.I am unable to get the device working under OS X 10.4.7The device is recognized by the network control panel, but will not pick up an address from DHCP. Manually assigning an address does not work either.After spending 50 minutes on the phone with Belkin just getting them to find the adapter on their own website I have still not resolved the issue. Belkin tech claimed they would have a teir 2 support person call me, but I have not heard from them after more than a week.I attempted to use the adapter on a machine running Panther and it worked, however, the performance was very poor. Writes were only 2MB/s faster than with built in ethernet and reads were horribly slow. Less than 3MB/s.Built in ethernet delivers a consistent 7MB/s read and write and my network is more than capable of very fast (60MB/s gigabit speeds).Belkin was unable to offer an updated driver to resolve the issue.Belkin tech support was just terrible. They didn't even know that the 5055 existed. They kept asking me if I was sure it was 5055 and not 5050. I assured them it was 5055 and even had to explain to them how to find it on their own web site.I would recommend this with extreme caution if you want to experiment and see if you have any luck with your own system.Would love to read other reviews.
Got this for my daughter (9 yrs old) for Christmas and it was favorite gift. Easy and fun to use--good quality, especially for the price.
I know that by using Amazon, I will be "guaranteed" professional products, and providers who are reputable. I trust that products will be excellent. This toner was exactly what I ordered. Thanks.
You need to connect the splitter to the PC and let Win detect and install it before connecting the kb & mouse to it. PC also booted with no error when kb connected to splitter (without changing the 'kb not present' signaling in BIOS)! Didn't try on Linux...
I bought these v-moda bass freq earbuds in October 2007. I take very good care of my belongings and knew that these earbuds could be delicate after reading other reviews. Well it's the 1st day of November 2008 and the left earbud stopped working. Since it is just a couple of weeks past the warranty, I e-mailed v-moda hoping to get a replacement pair. The answer was no. So I spent a good chunk of money on this DISPOSABLE pair of earbuds. Take my advice and the advice of many other reviewers and buy a different brand of earbuds.
The skull-candy skull crushers is the greatest headphones that I have ever purchased as they deliver the deepest bass and highest sound quality, and the only extra things you need are a single AA battery and a head that wont explode from the bass. But I wont lie to you as not all songs will bring out the strength of these headphones but will still pack a punch out on any songs. I also found that the shape of the ear muffs fits very well to the ear. Even on low settings it can be hard to hear the outside world. There even great for listening to videos as turning the switch to off creates an amazing sound clarity that makes it very easy to hear the dialog. Now all I hope is that some one reads this review.P.S. if you do buy these headphones and if you start hearing some sort-of lose noise while the bass is on, don't worry as all you need to do is replace the battery as it might be low which some how causes the noise to happen, I don't know why this happens I just know replacing the battery stops it. Enjoy!
I really like these power meters, but some of them are not very accurate. I have tried 3 P4460s and several of the cheaper models and found that one of the P4460s read 86 watts when it should have been 80. That's off by 7.5% and is way out of spec according to the manual (which says it is suppose to have .5% to 2% accuracy). I am returning that unit (the replacement I bought reads 83 watts which is better). Some of the other units were off too, but not by as much. Otherwise this is a nice unit but could include an optional short power cable which makes it much easier to handle and use. I like the fact that this unit does not lose readings when power is lost.
I thought Tiffen was a quality company, but although the 46mm filter arrived packaged safely and securely, the glass rattles every time it's moved or touched.The lens I want it on is for sneaky photos, but there's no sneaking up with this rattletrap attached. It probably does everything else it's supposed to, but boy is it loud. Never thought a filter could do that.Tiffen 46mm UV Protection Filter
I had just a Shuffle for a long time, which I would load with rotating favorites out of my 45 GB music library. Never got a hard disk-based iPod due to concerns about ruggedness; figured I'd wait until flash memory-based iPods came along.Wanted to get the 1st gen Nano when it came out, but was scared off by horror stories about "getting scratched when you as much as look at them". When the 2nd gen came along, couldn't resist anymore, and got the 8GB model.Battery autonomy is great, as advertised --- on the order of 20 hours at least. The new earbuds are a step up from the old ones but still can't hold a candle to my Sennheiser HD-100 headphones (best $40 I ever spent) --- and the color of the cable and plug actually matches that of the iPod!Also nice: the headphone jack is snug enough, and the iPod light enough, that the headphone cord alone was enough to keep it from falling when it slipped out of my pockets a couple of times. (Don't try this at home.) Ended up getting a translucent iSkin with a belt clip just to be on the safe side.Sound quality is mostly determined by whatever headphones you are using (rather than the iPod itself), but I found no obvious coloring of the sound even at high volumes.Generally speaking, I really like the interface.A couple of features I would have liked:* custom EQ settings. (However, in practice I run mine "flat" anyhow as my Sennheiser "cans" are good enough.)* an audio compression setting (that can be turned on in noisy environments so quiet passages aren't completely drowned out)* sound recording (available with 3rd-party add-ons)* auto-shutoff when headphones unplugged (like the 1st gen Shuffle.) If this model has it at all, it does not work reliably. On at least two occasions I saw it kept playing (and emptying the battery) for 45 minutes or so after I unplugged headphones.But overall it was worth the wait. Apple's DRM doesn't affect me as I can't access the iTunes Music Store here anyhow. Neither does inability to play .wmv files --- all I ever load onto it are high-bitrate MP3s, generally ripped from my own CD collection using recent versions of LAME.
I bought this DVD Home Theater system a few months ago. It's not too expensive but then again it's very heavy and large and not well designed at all. So If you want it to look good DO NOT BUY THIS.Another problem I had with my DV-115 is that the DVD's I play always have a "break" in them. This may be due to the changing layers but I feel there are often more "breaks" and at different moments in the disc.Also at regular intervals my players starts to slow down. The picture and sound slow down, become slurred and that isn't a problem with the discs because changing discs doesn't help at all.So WHEN it works it's a great (albeit quite large) system, but I can't rely on it to work properly...
A full power unit that functions and looks well. Takes your worries away.I recommend not putting your cable into it as the image power may be decreased. Plug everything else into it.
I was leery as to whether this would fit my X41 pen tablet with the 8-cell battery attached, but it does perfectly. It is an attractive smooth black leather portfolio with a microfiber cloth insert that protects the screen if you leave it in the slate tablet mode. It may be a little bulky inside a briefcase or rolling tote but it is fine to carry on its own. I wish it had a carrying/shoulder strap but I can add one of my own. Highly recommended.
Traded up from a 620. This one has a new core and plays so much more that the old one did not - QPEL (DivX, not Xvid) and no more of the rainbow effect from custom encodes. Doesn't mention support for video from the USB, but it can play all the same media from USB as from disc - probably doesn't support because the transfer rate is a little slower than 2.0. Only notice it hanging on very high bitrate scenes, though. DivX Ultra is fun to watch, but a pain to encode - both the TMPG and DivX versions of the software keep crashing on me. Easier just to make good old DVDs. HDMI upconvert works flawlessly - massive difference between component signals to a HDTV and the HDMI upconvert - no more artifacts (well, not many.) Only complaint is that it takes a full 10 seconds to "boot up" and another 7 or so for the tray to eject. For the price, it's wonderful.
The filter is great. Super thin. If there was anything that I would gripe about it would have to be; there are no threads on the filter (most likely because of the thinness of the filter) and can't attach the original lens cap. Because of this, users have to use the B+W cap which is just a slide-on that has come off many times while taking my camera out of the bag. Overall, the product is nice!
after reading the first review, I happily ordered this battery looking forward to being freed from the shackles of my power cable, this was not to be. The first battery came partially charged already and would not charge any further with my laptop, in fact it only worked with the power cable plugged in and the moment it was unplugged the computer died due to lack of power.Very dissatisfied I sent an email to the seller, two working days later after hearing nothing from them, I sent another email. They replied saying they would send me a replacement battery and a postage label to return the fault one. The only problem is now instead of one faulty battery I have two, the second one won't charge although when i remove the power cable it does keep the computer going. I managed to charge it from the 80% charge it arrived with to a whole 90 and then it refused to charge further. I am unsure if it runs down to 0 if it will charge at all or if in fact it only charges up to 90%. Either way it is hardly acceptable.I would not recommend this seller and I will think twice before ordering items not shipped directly by amazon in future as this is not the only problem I have had with market place amazon sellers.updateI decided to see if the battery would charge again after running down to 0%, however when i tried to put it into my computer it no longer fit, in the meantime it appears to have swelled.
i love every feature!!! i found one laying in the woods in mint condition, and it was way out in the woods so i took it home a week ago, i've always used audiovox radios, but im switching to motorola, this is the perfect economically priced radio around,buy it!!
This is perfect for Gigabeat 30s. The black is really nice and I love the armband and clip.
We purchased this at Christmas time and have really enjoyed its great bright beautiful colors especially on hi def. I install satellite systems and see a lot of hi def tv's and so far this is the brightest, clearest and most defined picture I have seen.
I am currently enjoying my I-pod very much.I'm glad it holds so many songs and is easy to use.
Worked great for 22 days, then i wasn't able to connect wirelessly. Tried resetting the unit with no luck. Called support and after 45 minutes on the phone, I was told the until was defective and I needed to send it back for a refund.
These are tiny, easy to back-pack, and run on battery (4 AAA) or the plug (provided adapter), which are all pluses for this product.But do they sound OK? In a word, yes.I crave superb audio and would pay to get it, but nobody has one yet. For now, these work well enough. Sitting on the desk at half (iPod) volume you get decent sound without buzz or distortion.
Couldn't beat the price!! I lost my original Canon camera case and this was exactly what I needed. It arrived quickly. I am very pleased.
I was eyeballing this lens for about a year before I got my DSLR. I was hoping I was going to get it at the same time. I was fortunate enough to get my DSLR and then get this lens at the same time. The pictures I've taken with this lens are just fantastic and beautiful. Every time I get to go out and take pictures, I am amazed at the quality and how it just glistens with beauty. It has some weight to it, so it feels like great quality.When I go out and shoot with it, all of the other photographers swear by the lens. They always say that they would love to have this lens. Some of them have the 50mm f/1.2 and then they see mine and say, &#34;That is a fantastic lens. This one is great but, between the 2, they are basically the same, except the f/1.4 is $1,600 cheaper.&#34;This lens is fantastic and cheap. I would recommend it to anyone.
Lens pens such as thisNikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning Systemare quite handy and great for field use, but they can be misunderstood. Think of these as a brush for removing debris from the front of the lens or the filter with a small cleaning pad at the other end, and you'll be closer to what they are. I've had a few of these under different brand names, but they all seem to function the same way.In Use:The main thing to remember is that the lens brush portion of this device is the essential tool to remove dust and debris from your filter or front lens surface while in the field. It should be used gently, just dusting off any debris or dust that you may find on the lens. I use protective UV filters on each of my DSLR lenses, but most compact digital cameras don't have the option of using these. Most of the compact point-and-shoot cameras have protective louver blades, and the lens retracts behind these when the camera is turned off. In that case, dust or debris could be trapped behind the protective blades, so it's doubly important with these compact cameras to dust off any debris before powering off.The retractable brush slides out for use quite easily, and it's quite soft. You may be tempted to touch the brush, but it's suggested that this be avoided, as your fingers may leave oils on the brush tip, and then you may find that it leaves streaks on the lens or filter surface, which will result in it needing further cleaning.At the other end is a capped cleaning pad for removing smudges and fingerprint marks from the end of your lens. This part should be employed only after you've used the brush portion to clean dust or debris from the filter or lens surface. If you rub too hard and dust residue is still present, it can leave small or microscopic scratches on the multicoated lens surface, and that's not something you want. Just remember: brush first, then wipe, and you should be OK.Alternative Products:As noted earlier, there is a variety of similar devices available here. TheAmazonBasics Lens Pen Cleaning Systemis a good one, and it has slightly different features. The originalLensPEN Lens Cleaning System, where most these had their beginnings, is a proven product, and there's a newer version, theLensPen NLP-1, which is more compact than its predecessors. If you look around here, you'll find other brands as well, so compare the features and the prices, as they do fluctuate.Additional Cleaning Remedies:Anyone with a digital camera knows that it's almost impossible to keep the LCD display screen clean and free of fingerprints. One can get the various clear film screen protectors, only to find within a few days or weeks they will fall off, or they'll be the type that are sticky, and leave a gummy residue all over the back of your camera. There are some made of ultra-thin optical glass "with at least 90% transmittance" but some of those also require gummy tape to be applied to the LCD screen or the rear of the camera.I don't clean the LCD screen on any of my digital cameras with any part of the lens pen. I use theNikon 8072 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, which is the same thing that I use on my eyeglasses, and there's one that's attached to my camera bag right now. The main reason is that all too often there will be additional fingerprints or even "nose grease" on the LCD surface, and I've found it better to not let this contaminate the lens surface. When at home, I'll usually use the largerNikon MicroKlear Microfiber Cleaning Clothfor general maintenance. What they don't tell you is that the microfiber cleaning cloth is washable, so I've had years of use from these.Summary:These products are all relatively inexpensive, and are a low cost way of maintaining your photo gear. TheNikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning Systemand the others mentioned here are quite compact, and fit quite easily into even small camera bags. Any of these would make a great gift for a photographer or anyone using field optics, and are usually quite appreciated. They're highly recommended for keepin' it clean.9/3/2012
Board was shipped and received in a timely manner. When installed it worked as advertised.
I own this unit as well as the Linksys cable modem and I'm using both to connect to cox.net as I write this. The only problem I've had is the antenna on the wireless card in one of my PCs is finicky about how it is positioned in order to get a good connection. My hard-wired PCs have no problems at all.
This product says on the box it works for Vista. It also has a sticker on the box with a website to get updates for Windows 7. We installed it and we had challenges getting it to work. We went to the website to get the driver update and it didn't exist for this product. When we called support the customer service agent he stated it didn't work for WIndows 7 nor Vista and told us to do better research! What kind of customer service training does this company have? What a waste of time to purchase, try and install it, and have Netgear tell us their own product boxes have the incorrect information and to research the product on the web first, and now we have to return it. When consumers shop they buy products on the shelf that state they work for their operating system. We won't be buying their products again.
I don't know about 16x, but I'm burning at 8x and everything's working just fine.Some people with CD-R identifying programs have been unable to determine what dye it is. You can actually tell by the light green color, but just to confirm, I called PNY, and the dye IS in fact phthalocyanine, which is the most reliable dye out there. Tried it myself: burned a music CD-R on PNY and another on a Pacific Digital CD-R. Put them in the window for a month and a half. PNY still played fine. Pacific Digital started to skip. A few more weeks, the Pacific Digital dye gradually turned magenta (at which point the PNY began to skip).There's also the "gold precision" brand of PNY CD-R's that uses an acrylate layer on the label-side, which helps protect it from scratches. If you're looking for that added bit of protection, get those, but otherwise, these should do fine...
This is a very sexy speaker system for your computer, and the quality and price are just right since most people don't use their computers as their main source of audio in the house. They're a no-brainer to set up. Save the big bucks for your video entertainment center's sound, and these will satisfy all of your hamsterdance and greeting card sound needs. I've had them for over a year and use them all day to listen to mp3s and occasionally to watch a DVD at my computer with no problems.
I have purchased at least ten of these cases as I have helped friends get these fine Canon S500 and SD550 cameras. The only thing I wish Canon would do is put a pocket on the side for an extra camera battery which you should absolutely have at all times.This case is my favorite as it protects this fine little camera and is not intended to carry half of your belongings like ladies sometimes do with their pocketbooks!This is still the best choice to give your camera protection and can be worn on your belt very comfortably.
Brother seems to have cornered the market these days on electric typewriters. I bought this typewriter more than five years ago, from a warehouse club for $150.00, which is a much more than its Amazon price today. I only take it out to fill in forms and type on small labels or envelopes. It's worked perfectly and held up great.I used to own a Smith Corona electric typewriter, with mushy keys. I'd push down on it and it felt spongy, doesn't have that "clicky" feel to it that I prefer. The Brother's keys have a firmer touch. I swore not to buy another Smith Corona electric because of the feel of the keys.The only reason I didn't give the Brother five stars is that I type over 70wpm, and the typewriter can't keep up with me. I'd type a whole sentence, have to pause, then wait for it to complete the printout. It's a bit annoying, and I'm sure the little print-preview window would solve my problem, but I fix it by slowing...down...to...a...crawl...about...30wpm.Warning about changing daisywheels. The original wheel that it came with works well. I'd pop it out play with it, then pop it back in and type away fine. However, when I changed it over to a different typeface, it printed wrong characters. I'd type a W and it came out A. I discovered that on the spare daisy wheel, I have to align a pin on the wheel to a hole on the daisy wheel uptake (pin has to be at around the 2 o'clock spot). You'd know it when you look at it. When I lined them up when installing the wheel, the spare daisy wheel printed fine.It's very easy to change wheels, or change ribbons. I needed to follow instructions for changing the correction tape, but once I did it once, it wasn't hard. All the keys are clearly labeled. It has up and down line-scroll functions. The little print-preview window allows for correcting mistakes before they're typed out.Overall a fine and reliable machine. I always liked Brother products.
I needed to download files from a laptop HD before it went belly-up and this worked like a charm. A true value for the price paid.
Listen if you have a flat screen tv just get this cleaner. It is worth every penny. I have only used it once in the past two weeks and that is when I received it. This best thing about this cleaner is that it really prevents the dust and prints from coming back.
I originally bought this to cool down two hard drives in my mini-tower case. To my surprise, it also improved the overall airflow in the case, cooling down the motherboard, GPU, and CPU.The fan is quiet too.I'm definitely buying another one (or two) for my full-tower case.
I placed my order in December and received it a few days ago. Which shipping from Hong Kong was pretty fast. The problem I have is that the description said I was buying black strain relief boots and what I received were white!
I have used this unit for about a month with my (non-Vonage) VOIP service in Ireland. It is a combination of a cable/DSL wireless router with 3 ethernet ports and a VOIP (ATA) adapter for 2 independent phone lines. So it is very compact. You attach it to your internet cable/dsl modem, and plug upto 3 devices (PCs, printers, etc.) via ethernet cables, and upto 2 analog phones via phone cables (for VOIP phone service). Of course, you also get LAN via wireless for all your devices equipped with wireless cards.I have used several wireless/wired routers in the past, and feel that the router part of WRT54GP2 is really primitive. For example, its DHCP server cannot assign fixed IPs to designated MACs. The firewall configuration is too rigid. These are limitations. But what is obviously a bug is that even though it has an option to disable the broadcast of your SSID, that option doesn't work. Thus your wireless LAN is visible in your neighborhood even when you want it hidden.It's not clear who among Vonage, CISCO, and Linksys is the real designer of this router, because the booklets that come with it mention all these three. I suspect it's the first, since Linksys is too good a router company to build such a weak product.Conclusion: Unless Linksys improves the router with a firmware upgrade (available to non-Vonage buyers also!), you are better off buying 1) another wireless router and 2) just an ordinary ATA. Then you can plug your phone into the ATA and the ATA into one of the ether ports of the router. Given the present prices, this might actually be cheaper. You'll have to bear the inconvenience of having two rather than one box and using up an extra power outlet.
only for older gen ipods, feels like it will fall apart at any minute but must admit it did not.
Have been shooting with Nikon lenses for awhile now. About 2 mos ago I moved up to the D7000 and paired it with this lens. Outstanding. Everything you could ask for and more, considering the next step up is $1500+. I shoot wildlife in what is often very challenging available light. The VR and focus work effortlessly, instantly, and have not let me down.When reading through the customer reviews I remember someone saying "just buy it!". Really good advice, especially if you are shooting with the 16 MP chip from Sony found in the D5100 and the D7000. You will love it!
Using this for an auto backup camera setup, I do wish I would have spent more for a thicker cable though. The outer jacket on this is pretty thin.
I purchased this router specifically to run the open source software dd-wrt. After following the setup directions it works awesome. Helpful hint - set channel to auto during setup. I was getting interference that I was unaware of until I changed channels
I am very pleased. The case is very light one and filled with various packages. I think it is an excellent organizer and hold everything I need.It is not too roomy, but that what I wanted: the lightest and the smallest case. I can see nothing to complain about and very glad I got it.
I bought these Sony speakers to be rear speakers in a surround system. I couldn't be more pleased. These speakers out perform a larger, well known brand pair of speakers I have without breaking a sweat. I do recommend an inline 800 hz bass blocker if you are using a sub woofer. Great speakers especially for the price.
I was trusting in Yamaha's reputation. Plus, the online reviews for this product seemed favorable. However, after only a couple of months use, this CD player started not recognizing discs. It started not recognizing discs (dispaying "NO DISC" even though there was a disc inserted) in slot 2 only. As the weeks went by, however, this spread to the other slots, and now the player will not play any discs I put in it in any of the slots. It's just totally broken. Because it's past the deadline for returning it to Amazon, it goes in the trash tomorrow -- what a waste -- and I unfortunately have to buy another CD player. Maybe I'll go cheaper this time -- at least then I won't have high expectations, and won't be out so much money, if it doesn't work.
Just to confirm that this device works with the latest MacBook Air (June 2012) with OS X 10.7 Lion. It's not entirely plug and play though, I had to install the USBAx8817x 1.0.3b14 driver first (just Google it to get the file). After the driver installation and a reboot, the device works perfectly. Hope this helps someone.
My six-year-old got this for Christmas, and it's amazing. It's easy to use, just point and shoot, with simple buttons for zooming in and out. There's no waiting to charge up batteries, as it uses two regular AA's, which are easy to install. Playback is simple, and it only takes one cord to hook up to the TV. Hooking it up to the computer is a snap as well. There's no software to download, you basically take it out of the box and go. I keep expecting some hassle to appear, but so far, it's been great.The quality of the picture is okay. If you are looking for high-quality, high-tech stuff, look elsewhere. But for something super simple that captures your memories at the spur of the moment, this pocket-size camera is the best!
I accually didn't buy the Apex AD-2600 from Amazon but, the reviews I found here helped me purchase it. I have owned an Apex AD-3201 for close to 3 years now and I love that deck. Because of it's hidden features (no macrovision, non-regional)I keep this baby around to watch non-American region DVD's. However, the AD-2600 doesn't have this feature (for now). The cool thing about the AD-2600 it plays alot of different file like MP3, WMA CDs, JPEG and Kodak picture CDs, DVD's, DVD-/+R's. It's not a listed feature but, the one thing that sold the unit is that it plays MPEG video. I find this to be a great feature. I've tried playing all of these discs and they all play great. For the money Apex machines have good features. You can't find the MPEG playback on high priced units. It's low profile, space saving design looks nice. I find the Apex AD-2600 to be a great buy.
I've had the TV for 1/2 a year now and this is what I have discovered:Cons:The black is not very black; when you are watching a movie or TV show with a lot of dark views, the black tends to be lighter than more expensive TVs. This just is pretty typical of cheaper LCD TVs but unless you have spent a lot of time viewing more expensive LCDs, you won't mind.The TV response time to remote commands is very slow. I have no idea why this is but its a bit annoying. Again, its not a big deal. Just be aware that when you hit the volume or power buttons, it will take a second for the TV to respond accordingly.This is probably the most important con: The up-conversion or regular resolution DVDs and TV broadcasts is terrible. I'm guessing the TV doesn't have a quality up-converter, so anything with less than 720p resolution will look pretty bad. And its magnified by the fact that the TV is huge.Pros:For $900, the TV has pretty good color contrast and is very bright if you want it to be. Watching HD sports on this thing is a pleasure.There are a lot of inputs so you don't need to worry about getting a input box.Sound is great!
Makes a nice little station, good SNR, and I like how you can plug crap into it. Foo bar baz word count manatee.
I bought this cable hoping to improve my recording of monkeys banging on trash cans - about 15 minutes into the recording I noticed timber of the monkeys screeching and banging did have a little more "you are there quality" I was even able to pick out when the third monkey in the chorus (Jacko) flung some feces at the recording engineer....
Works great. We use it at the airport to learn the airplane talk around the pattern. Like a lot of people have said, this thing works, and it's not hard to learn to use (if you read the manual), but products that get 5 stars are the ones that require *minimal* manual reference. This thing isn't very intuitive.
I had a RS120 and was not happy with the loose fit on the head.I decided to not buy a second RS120 but to buy this kit instead and I am much more happy about the RS130. The advantages of the RS130:- much better fit on the head (circumaural headphone surround your ear like the Bose Quietcomfort 2)- better sound quality (again circumaural design blocks better external noise) and SRS surround feature improves against standard stereo- auto-tuning of the signal (you don't need to use the manual tuning button of the RS120)- better quality build (controls are less cheap)The base of the RS120 is not compatible with the RS130 mainly because of the surround sound feature.I get the same quality whether only 1 or both headsets are on.Even if the RS130 is significantly more expensive than the RS120, I would recommend the RS130, it is worth it especially in this kit where you get 2 headsets (with 1 base) for just $159.
Wait. Do not buy this if you want to have perfect DVD copies of movies. If you want that then get the Sony DRX-700UL Double Layer FireWire/USB 2.0 External DVDRW Drive. That drive allows you to perfectly copy what is called DVD9. DVD9 is what Hollywood uses to make those discs. In the burning world we have DVD-R + R media called DVD5. DVD 5 is around the half the size of a DVD9. This means that when you backup your movies to DVD-R, you need to compress with programs like DVDshrink in conjunction with Nero Burning Rom. Most films can be compressed or DVDs stripped to produce 80% to 100% quality viewing. However on some films they are so big and fast that sometimes the compression can be down as low as 60%. Now 60% compression with DVD Mpeg is not bad but 80% is quite acceptable and 99% of films work great on standard DVD-R. So burning with this hardware is no problem - quality movies is the end result, but if you want pure 100% quality, then be prepared to pay for it with Double Layer technology. Check out the price of the Sony and then check out the prices of the Double Layer DVD Discs. Haha - as you can see the Discs are the catch because they cost a bomb - but anyway you have a right to know that this technology exists and also that it is easier to use (Direct copy; no compression).Nero Burning Rom comes bundled with this package nd is 99.9% effective but has a tendency to corrupt now again simply because it has a vast configuration system. Nero is a core burning tool. This means that several backup packages out there will actually find Nero on install and use it for burning. One example is DVDshrink that runs Nero in the background while backing up DVD movies on DVD-R. I/O errors with these programs, including DVD Decrypter, are usually the result of a configuration problem with Nero. One example is updating your Plextor firmware. Sometimes this requires you to reinstall Nero. This problem however is the only bug I have found with Nero. Just on the side - I highly recommend Imation, Memorex or Verbatim as relatively cheap good second class media (80% or higher burn success rate). DVD is still in its early days of development and some media is garbage so don't blame Nero or the Plextor if you make coasters (half burned DVD-R Discs that are useless to you) with this software. I also recommend a healthy supply of at least 3 DVD-RW Discs for TESTING your burning so that you NEVER make a coaster and waste money. Okay, now back to Nero. Nero is the most configurable burning tool out there while Nero Express is for those who do not know a thing about burning and works like a Wizard. A word of advice is to stick with the Rom and learn it without using the Wizard. You can choose from burning 12 CD formats and 6 DVD formats, including several variations of each format. There is not a Disc format you can not Burn with this program. The Plextor burners have great hardware based error correction systems and in conjunction with the Nero software make a perfect burn almost every time. Nero also happens to be extremely fast, if not the fastest out there, however fast is also in terms of how fast your burner is, but the software package requires little to no processing before a 8GB DVD is being pulled onto your HD. You can create ISOs with Nero and even use Nero to open up ISOs so you can read the content. There is an amazing amount of free software out there that uses this burner as their base and rightly so. It is the best burning software out there at this time of writing. Also the hardware comes bundled with Pinnacle Systems Media Studio 8 (a full DVD authoring program).Now to the hardware itself. A USB2 connection at the back means top seed copying to and from the HD. There is a firewire connection if you want to use it and also audio out with volume control. What makes this DVD+-R X 12 (with RW and CD burning capability) speed burner so good is that it is light and yet built like a rock. You can take this anywhere with you although it is about 3/5th smaller than a PS2 so a nice little backpack is ideal for transport. Its error correcting is by far the best out there and I have burned maybe 800+ DVDs without any problems with it today except for bad media.Pros:- Take it anywhere.- Best DVD5 burner out there.- Not very noisy.- Nice software bundle.Cons:- Price.- Bit big.
This is a great unit but this unit is only for 107.7 not 87.9. The company makes two models so make sure that the frequency in your area is unoccupied. Only 3 places in the US have a station on 87.9. Don't know about 107.7 but in the Washington DC area that channel is used by WTOP news.
I hate buying ink, it is one rip-off item. You buy a printer for around $100 that does everything but make coffee. Then you have to spend all kinds of money to replace the ink. You end up spending more for ink then the printer in a year. The only thing good about Lexmark ink is it is cheaper then other brands and they have two cartridges (Black & Color) And you don't have to load the color cartridge for the printer to operate.
I've had this for over a year now and it's still as good as when I first purchased it. Takes a bit of getting used to with its ergo design, but I've loved it for my wrist issues. It's also great to have a number keypad to the right instead of what's on my Mac laptop keyboard. Works fine with MAC, although the zoom does not work. Not a big deal for me though since I can manually zoom in and out through my computer if I need to. I'm mainly a writer, so the keyboard works for my purposes.
Last reviewer did not know what he was doing like 80% of people these days.These boards not only support Boot to Sata just fine but if you run a PATA Drive you can set it to Boot to either one as a Default.The F6 function is for RAID ONLY and if not set up for Raid it will not boot. Loads just fine when formating XP with only 1 file for ALL Nvidia drivers.Using the F8 key you can boot to either of the other drives, Sata/Pata, CD, Floppy or USB drive just like I do all the time for backup purposes. Excellent BIOS with everything you need including support for Opteron & FX-60. Also has the absolute best monitor for system voltage & temps.
watch out,. you should try buy, and used at your local stores first (at walmart or bestbuy....) if it work for you then you go buy online, then you can return to your local store. I have window vista, . the signal shows the network is ok. but I couldn't get on the internet explore.
I haven't had any problems with this device at all. I've used it for a full school year, probably close to every day. It's cheap, and it works.... What more can you ask for?
I thought this would be the end-all, be-all solution to my microcassette needs, which include field recordings, music ideas, dictation and lecture. It's not...I tried three models, thinking each time it was just a bad model, but each one had an enourmous amount of flutter on playback, as if everything recorded was being twanged with a whammy bar. Too large and bulky for standard dictation needs as well, you can do better for dication with a smaller one.
This is a great product to keep your lens cap where you can find it. I use it on a Nikon D90 with 18-108mm lens. The elasitc strap fits nicely around the lens barrel. The attached string provides enough length to easily fit the cap on the lens. The stickey pad holds solid on the cap.The only issue is the medal clasp that connects the string to the elastic strap. It sticks up and gets in the way. To solve this issue, I taped the clasp flat against the elastic strap and positioned it on the side of the lens that I don't touch while zooming. I haven't noticed the clasp since I did this.I would recommend this product.
For the price, sound quality is better than you can ask for. Really shows when hooked up into ProTools. I LIke em
got this surge protector for $20. 12 outlets,6 spaced out for boxed or angled plugs, ethernet ,phone and tv cable protection and insurance coverage to boot! super fast shipping too.but be ---warned.-- read review about guy that actually dealt with belkin for coverage after power surge damage.seems like a frustrating hassle if you need to claim
I have had this adapter now for couple of weeks.Excellent device, if you are watching TV at late night and do not want to disturb others who might be at bed already.I am pairing this with Nokia BT-604 headphones, very easy to pair and use. No hazzle.Reach is not long, if there is walls in between, but when there is clear view to adaptor sound is good and reaching long way (like 5-7m. at least).Battery life so far been good. Only recharged it 2 times. At least 8-10 hrs for one re-charge.So, I can recommend this. Reach I would like to be better when there is walls in between.
I've now owned two Canon digital cameras. The first was their 2 megapixel model, and now the PowerShot S410. I loved the first camera, took 1000's of photos, but eventually the display screen went stopped working. I decided to replace the 2MP with the 4MP S410 since all of my old accessories match the new model (batteries, CF cards, chargers.) The S410 is compact, takes great photos, is fun to manipulate with custom manual settings, but is easy to switch back to automatic for point & shoot. I love using the macro-zoom for up-close shots, and enjoy the night-shot function to make party photos more arty and interesting. The camera has documented every vacation, party, dozens of sunsets, and bike rides. I have no quarrel with either camera while they function, but they only seem to last for about a year and a half. This one now has two problems: 1) it gives a "Memory Card Error" and won't re-format the 256MB card, and 2) It is sporadically responding to the "power on" button. Sometimes it won't turn on. Is it the batteries? Is it the camera? Will I have to buy another one? I'm getting tired of spending $300+ every 18 months to replace my digital camera. Check the warranty info before buying, and hold onto your receipts. Learn the features and take lots of pictures!
My purpose in purchasing this bag was the need for a new one to hold my portable DVD player, the accessories and all the DVDs I think, but don't, need to cart around. My last, smaller bag worked fairly well, but not under the gnawing of a Basset puppy, bad dog!! I love all the pockets on the bag as well as the zipper compartments. I am able to carry my DVD player and about 15 DVDs. I have used it on occasion for my SLR and smaller digital camera along with extra batteries, charger for batteries, tiny stand, binoculars and other things I probably don't need. Even with all that stuff, everything is neatly stored and the bag never seems bulky or overstuffed.I like that the cover has buckle AND Velcro closures. I worried with my last one as it only had 2 buckle closures and kind of small ones at that. It is very sturdy in its construction. Others have noted that this bag was poorly constructed, but, I believe no matter what you make and no matter how well it is made, you will get a lemons or 2 in every bunch.The price here is sooo much better than what I paid at Best Buy, but, I was in a crunch from the aforementioned puppy chomping of my last bag. I paid almost $90....*gag*.If I ever have to replace my current bag, it will be with the same product. I highly recommend this bag.I have been using this bag now for about a year for my SLR and a camcorder. The bag is roomy enough for both and the side pockets works cords, extra batteries and the charger. The front pockets can hold extra cards and an extra lens.I still highly recommend this bag.
I ordered the step up rings and a spare batery. Of course I was sure the product would be good or else Amazon would not be selling it. I am always amazed at the quick, fast, lightening speed of the processing and delivery of my product.
This does exactly what it is supposed to do. The cheapest and easiest way to extend a remote. I wall mounted my tv in my bedroom and put my tivo box in the closet. It is so easy and convenient to use. I do find it easier to plug in the little eye receiver directly onto the tivo box. No lag time. Loving the rechargeable batteries. Helps me save on the batteries I put in the remote!
my two boys received one for christmas this year and they have no complaints!! cant ask for more than that. they use them all the time
This product is fantastic. I can't say anything about the video outputs because I'm only using it as an optical switcher. My receiver only had one optical output, and this enabled me to prevent Audio/Video lag with some components. I was able to make my $20 Sony universal remote learn the infrared signals of the small remote that came with the product. Overall, this product is great and I highly recommend it!
I bought one of these in late 2006 while shifting my office (15 employees) in a paper-less direction. That unit works well, and after 10-200 pages per day, it's still churning along (occasionally misfires, but it's still more reliable than our relatively new HP 7580 multifunction unit).We've expanded to 3 more units since testing out that first one; all of them still function (some misfeed more than others). Buying 4x small, semi-portable high quality scanners works better for us than one mega-sized super scanner - we can move operations to hotels when we have long-term projects, and if any unit goes down, the others pick up the slack (one misfed far too much, but the situation was fixed with a new roller). I'm mostly satisfied...But this hardware is almost 5 years old: where is the successor? Where are the modern features I need - networking, bluetooth, wireless, "scan to email"? Why does scanning business cards with this thing still suck (sorry - the relatively new card scanning function doesn't work very well for us). What about running on USB power (like some of the truly portable units)? Upgrading the software and drivers? Speeding up the "push to scan" function (which takes forever to work)?I love these little units the same way I loved my PalmPilot in its day, but that day is long gone by.
If you clearly read the packaging it states that sound quality will depend on the MP3 player you are using and I have a 6GB Philips MP3 player which uses Windows Media player to download songs and the sound was crisp and clear. I'm not sure how long the battery will last cuz I haven't exactly tried it long enough to be able to comment. I just bought it today and so far at testing I was fairly pleased that it was quite loud from inside the house but I'm reloading songs on my player so I'll test it on the road and post another feedback but so far no complaints. I like that it has no wires to fumble with and it's compact size can fit in your pocket so you can jam literally anywhere. My advice to many of you with MP3 players who said this thing is crappy ? I got three(3) words for you TRIAL AND ERROR !! If at first it sounds crappy ... trash and try again. And always remember ... YOU GET WHAT YOU PAID FOR. So I advise you don't go penny pinching cuz most likely you'll end up with junk. ( ^u' ) *Wink Wink*
Good product for upgrading power supply on older Dell Dimension 8250. Computer does freeze up once a day since installed it, not sure if that's related to the power supply or just being over 5 years old. Mainly got it to upgrade video card, too bad that doesn't work with the Dell 8250.
this is awsome,I have used other hardwire ones in the past (I am a cctv installer)and just ran across this on a google search ,I will be useing this on all my jobs when the customer wants to put the DVR in a hidden location,Less work for me and cleaner for the customer...
Great little case. Semi-hard sided case that will take a lot of hard hits. My 15.4 Lenovo cumputer fits comfortably with power supply and accessories. Nice case.
Originally I looked into the Hoodloup, but as one reviewer stated $80 for this item is priced a little high when you can purchase a used 50mm prime lens for less, I am sure the Hoodman will function much better then this item, but for the price and the way this works....best bet for your money, and if your unhappy with it then go and spend the money on the higher priced item, in the bright sun it works just fine, and if something happened, break or lose it, I'll get another one! Just don't have high expectations of a high end product; Bottom line is it works for what I need it to do.PS Thank you for the great reviews that lead me to this item!
I just got this tv and I think it is GREAT for the price. I have no problems with it all....except having to buy a stand for it because it is so big! I have no problems with sound or picture and highly recommend buying this tv if you are contemplating it! Some people say they hear a buzzing sound - not me - Maybe I am lucky, but I don't hear a thing but the great sound of the tv.
Vanguard VS-82 Table Top Digital Camera TripodGreat little table top tripod. High quality, works well, does what I want. The feet have rubber bottoms that do not articulate. The rubber keeps the tripod from moving around on a smooth surface. I put pieces of electrical tape over the rubber feet so to easily slide the tripod around the table.
These were a great little find. After a trip to the Apple store [when I had to talk myself out of paying $29 for their product], I came home and searched for generic iPod Socks. Yay for me! I will say, however, that the seam along the side of the sock is a little thick and takes away from the smooth, snug look of it when it's on a device [using mine for my iPhone 3G]. The shopping was a little much, but even with the shipping, these were sill more inexpensive than Apple's product. They didn't come in a 6 pack, but rather 6 individually packaged socks in one shipping package.
These batteries arrived without official packaging in a plastic bag. However, when charged just enough they last for a really long time--I took video of two concerts with my digital camera when the indicator said there was half a battery life left. They last a long time if charged well, but they also lose some of their charge if they lie without use for a few days.
The speedlight is a great accessory item, but setting it up initially to work on your camera and remotely requires some time and you need both instruction manuals. After learning how to set it up, I would not be without it.
The sound of this is fabulous as others have stated. But I cannot give this 5 stars because of these issues:1. You *need* a headphone amp if you want to listen to this out of a computer or ipod. Therefore, these are not very portable.2. Anyone around you can hear what you are listening to, and you can hear anything around you. These cans block no sound either in or out. You absolutely cannot use these in a cubicle environment. For moderate volume levels, someone standing next to you would hear the sound as if it was coming out of a typical laptop speaker; it is that loud.3. They are not very comfortable in my opinion. Granted, they are not uncomfortable, but I have worn more comfortable cans.4. They are very ugly looking if you care about such things (I don't, but I got teased by my wife).With these negatives I am still giving this 4/5 stars. The sound quality is just so unbelievable with my headphone amp that it makes up for everything else. I bought a set of Sony MDR-V6s for the office (which does a great job of blocking sound in and out, and doesn't need a headphone amp). The MDR-V6s are great sounding too, but they are not in the same league with the HD580s + headphone amp for classical and opera. If you don't care about the limitations and are willing to get a headphone amp, the sound quality on this is absolutely unreal for the price.
This tripod is lightweight and you cannot complain about this price. Too short for portrait and product photography. Head is cheap and not easy to adjust, but you get what you pay for. I am photography enthusiast and would have spent more on a higher quality tripod with a better head and height.
I had given that honor to the (now sold out) Kodak 280, but the Olympus is now the clear winner. Its classical, Stylus-like design is attractive and functional. It is well made, well-balanced in the hand, and has intuitive controls and menus. It features 'burst mode' shooting (great for sports events, etc), superior optics, a great 3x (plus 2x digital) zoom and USB transfer (though only a memory card reader will make you love the simplicity of digital cameras). The included 8 meg SmartMedia card will handle about 100 480 X 640 pics, and larger cards are easily found and reasonably priced. The 1.2 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for everything from emails to printing 5 x 7s. The flash, battery life and software are acceptable. The price is a real bargain and makes this the #1 mid level digital camera at this time.
just a clip but works well. exactly what i expected and wanted. very tight spring will never come loose by accident
I've been using 2 of 4 of these keyboards for about 3 years and my only complaint is 2 of them have one key each that doesn't work after about 6 months. I like the design but alot of other people do not.
After A very hard wait i finally got my ipod shuffle (2nd G) today (nov.2) and i have to say im impressed. on amazon and apple the pictures make it look tiny but not even close to as small as it actually is. it so lightweight and the clip is a god it goes on the bottom of my shirt or sweatshirt pocket perfectly. plus the new rubber slider on the headphones is a great addition. this is by far the best and most portable mp3 ive ever seen. ive been listening all day and the sound is great.(it actually goes louder than my big iPod). i ordered mine from apple on october the 26th and it came already today. so what if you have to pay an extra $3.47 tax you get a free engraving and don't have to wait till december.
I have to admit I bought the iBook for the iTunes feature. I want an iPod next. I have to say that I have become hooked on this computer. It's light and easy to use. The DVD player is flawless. I put in Airport at home and I am writing this from an La-Z-Boy in the living room. I downloaded Safari and I like it even better that MS Internet Explorer. I just wish it had 128 bit encryption so some secure sites would accept its use. Over the last year, I have purchased about $10,000 worth of Gateway XP Pro machines for work and home. I thought I was satisfied. This iBook has raised the bar for satisfaction. I highly recommend this machine.
I wanted to transfer photos from phone to computer, but computer did not see the phone.....figured need to look for driver...failedpictures still on the phone....
Pros: Excellent picture quality! Ease of use, convenient 4 mega pixel still while in video mode, easy connect base, and mpg video format right from the camera!Cons: Easy connect base (good and bad news), flash disabled with filters or lens, and a little slow to connect to the PC.I wanted ease of use, high quality picture, and good still performance - I got it all.I did the tech research on picture quality and the SR300 seemed to be rated the best by most of the experts. The CMOS capture device is what is used in very high end cameras, so I was expecting a decent picture.Here is the non-tech evaluation of the picture: on my Hi Def TV the picture quality from this camcorder is much better than normal TV picture and not quite as good as a high quality progressive scan DVD. It is better than I expected and I am VERY happy with the picture quality.The SR300 is easy to use and that is what I wanted. Point it and shoot. In video mode, it does 4 mega pixel pictures. While recording, you can capture 3 stills only. If you are in video mode and not recording, you can capture as many as you like up to the limit of the hard drive and/or memory stick. In straight still mode, it is a 6 mega pixel camera. If you are looking for super high quality still camera, this is not it. I went from a 2 mega pixel camera to this, so I am pleased with the quality and I don't have to always carry two cameras around. I am using this to capture kids and this is just what I need.The camera will record stills to the hard drive, so you do not need to have a memory stick. I purchased a 2 gig ultra II, kind of a waste since the camcorder can't write to the stick as fast as the stick operates, I could have saved some $$ with a less expensive stick, or no stick at all. A 2 gig stick gives you 600 pictures at 4 mega pixel.I like the base, it makes it easy to have the camera ready to use. The thing I don't like is that you must use it to transfer video and stills to your computer from the hard drive (cable included). This can be a pain. You can connect the camera directly to the TV to watch video (cable included).When you attach a filter or an auxiliary lens, I bought a wide angle lens, the flash is disabled. This I do not like.Video from this camera is in mpg format, the same used for DVDs, so your DVD software does not have to convert the files. Also, this camera will write directly to a DVD recorder. I created a DVD with my , directly from the camera using the Disc Burn button and it included both video and pictures.I am able to quickly make DVDs using Nero without converting the files. This cam also connects directly to a printer using Pict Bridge feature.This is an expensive camera that had everything I wanted: easy to use; good quality video; compact size; and good still pictures. Sometimes you need to spend the extra to get what you want.I also bought the Sony ACC-FH60 accessory kit that includes a camera case and a second battery, check it out.
I've had these for over a year and done about 10 airplane trips of between 3 and 7 hours with them. I've never traveled with any other noise-canceling headphones so I don't have a lot against which to compare these.I like them very much. On a plane they greatly reduce ambient noise and make air travel more pleasant. The "monitor" button is useful for talking to airline attendants or listening to announcements.My only gripe is the silicone earplugs... if they fall off (and they can) then you can't use the headphone at all, which can really be a drag on a long flight (ask me how I know).Battery life is long enough. The on/off switch could be a little bit better protected from accidental turn-on, but this has only been an issue once for me. Now I just carry an extra battery... no worries.Finally: I'd like a hard-side case that helps keep the cord from tangling as it does tangle easily.I would buy them again. For sure.
This is a great product. I am able to make my Brother MFC-210C USB printer wireless. The setup is really simple. Upgrade the Firmware from netgear website before installation.
Not only did I purchase one of these for myself nearly a year ago, I've been buying them for family and friends who would like to use the Nike+ iPod sensor, but don't want to go out and buy the special Nike sneakers with the sensor cut-out in the sole of the shoe. Most of them have running shoes that they want to continue to use.The product has held up really well (still looks new), works with any shoe laces (nice, secure fit) and is easy to quickly attach and detach. I like to run in several different sneakers - this is a great product that allows me to still enjoy my Nike + iPod sensor system (which is highly motivating and fun, by the way) and wear my Brooks, Asics, or Nike sneakers.
Purchased 2 prior to any reviews... the cable is very slightly less flexible than the apple original cable and the texture is slightly different but the length is the same. The lightning connector end fits more snugly into my iPhone 5 compared to the original. It's not perfect, but for half the price of the Apple OEM product, I think it's a good deal.
I had to do some modifying to get thm to fit my 2 1/4" tower. On a posative note, they sound awesome and I could not have asked for a better price.
The ultra-slim Logitech diNovo Edge delivers is the ultimate in feel.This is "pop" with Bluetooth wireless technology. open the box, see how slick and the touch is so real, just got it today. I placed my order two moths ago, you can get a better price like i did, just Google it. -- Billy Amato (NYC)
The Brother MFC 9600 turned out to be a wonderful machine, but when we first got it, it took about a month before it was fully functional. We had huge problems installing the compatible drivers for Windows 2000. The process, while simple once explained, is not really obvious from their website. And the manual only says in very small letters that the machine is not initially compatible with 2000. Once the software is installed that comes with the product, if you have Windows 2000, it crashes the whole OS and continually tries to reinstall itself. Now that it is all worked out, and the Brother customer support people walked us through the installation, the machine is a godsend. It not only performs each of its functions, it performs them better than the many machines that it replaced.
It does not fit 2003 Camry. I have to cut it a little bit to make it fit. I used a CD based mp3 player to feed the music to it. The problem is the CD is also powered from the cigarette lighter, put the power source at the FM transmitter generate a lot of interference. Latter I found the CD player has to be put away from the FM transmitter or it will generate extra back ground noise which is not tolerable to me. I also tried use my phone to feed music to it, because the phone is powered by battery, the interference between the FM transmitter and phone is much smaller, but it is still there. Unless the unit I bought is faulty, the unit is very sensitive to outside interference.I compared cassette adapter to the FM transmitter, cassette adapter has better treble and not sensitive to any outside interference, FM transmitter has more bass. I prefer cassette adapter because it is closer to CD quality. It is unfortunate that my cassette player only works when it is cool.
Esperava mais pois a capacidade de 1400 mAh &eacute; maior que a original. Entretanto, A carga da bateria tem durado menos que a original da Canon.
I'm completely satisfied with this product. It has features I didn't expect, and are even more useful than my original intent. Love this thing.
I just started a real estate photography business and this is my first external flash. I've used it for just over a month and it does it's job very well.The price was great compared to one of the proprietary TTL flashes also.The flash head swivels on two axes so there's no way you can't find the best position.So far I've used it with an Olympus C-5060 with no problems.Update: Feb 2nd 2009. My Sunpak Super 383 is still working great. Seems to be bullet proof.
Pros- The bass is superb.- Sound quality is crystal clear.- Very comfortable to wear.- Fit easily around the neck (if you fold the speakers outward)Cons- Packaging was ridiculous. Broke a pair of scissors trying to open it.
I was absolutely thrilled to connect my new flat panel monitor. Color was so improved compared to my four year old screen and it was a piece of cake to hook up. Space wise I have gained another work space.
I am very unhappy with my Sharp Viewcam. After only 6 cassettes of movies, it is broken beyond repair. It simply stopped working and the repair shop said it would cost too much to fix. Unfortunately, the warranty expired so I'm at a total loss. I will never buy another Sharp product in my life.
It should be a good smart digital camera. It only deserves four stars because of Korean made stuff. I lost it after I dropped and fell into pieces. I bought this camera from Traveler Photo &amp; Electronics at Taylor Street , San Francisco at a much highter price that your price. I suggest your price is reliable.
I hooked up this cable wire to printer and it works just great. The only thing I would give a downside to is that it said it was just over sixteen feet, well when I received the package the package said it was fifteen feet. That fact didn't cause me any problems but people who need that extra foot it could be a major headache.
It took a little research and some time on hold to finally find out that the Toshiba E310 does not recognize the presence of any other SD cards besides theirs. This is a known, but undocumented issue.
Not only is the price amazing for this cord your tv picture is greatly enhanced. this is pretty much a steal i would recommend this to anybody!
Just took this on a 10 hour flight to Europe. Worked great. Batteries stayed strong. Comfortable fitting, padded earpieces cut out much of the noise. But then you turn on the noise-cancellation and WOW!! All external noise is greatly reduced. Kept putting them on and off to experience the difference. Had my wife do it (who is not nearly as into tech toys as I am) and even she was amazed.Don't think about this. Just buy it now! It's awesome! Search for "ATH-ANC7 review" on google and you will find a few press reviews who love this too.
I bought this to download exercises from my Polar S720i in Windows7. The IR Interface from Polar wouldn't work and using my OLD laptop for workout tracking was not cool. I ordered this based on people saying it worked fine in Vista. Installation took nothing, I just plugged it in, Windows recognized and installed the proper drivers, and my Polar programs now see my watch again. Great device, great price.
We have a Medela backpack style breast pump (which rocks) that included an integrated 4-bottle soft cooler for storing the milk for short periods. After years of use and a drop or two, the ice pack finally developed a leak. This replacement was exactly like the original and works great. The Medela system is awesome.
i agree with the others when they say that this lens take amazing pictures, but my camera has a video feature, and unfortunately, when focusing, the noise it makes is captured by my camera's microphone... especially in quiet area, its even more obvious...just so you guys now... ;-)
Works perfect, slides right on my camera and I can attach whatever I need. Gets the job done, and gets it done nicely. Flawless, a good piece of equipment to own!
Very pleased with this product, It is used quite often. Chappell nine more words required, I prefer to make a final decision on what I offer, if it is not to your liking, you have the option oif &#34;delete&#34; Thank you.
Good equipment, but very difficult to read anything on the screen and worse to type. Windows Vista is too heavy for its processor.
I like this projector. It's pretty bright, it has a native resolution of 1024x768, which is pretty good, and it supports computer input up to 1600x1200, which means that I don't have to do anything special to see my games -- just duplicate the first display onto the second, and everything runs fine at any resolution I want. Sure, legibility suffers a bit if I don't run it at its native resolution, due to the downsampling, but not as much as I'd feared.I have it hooked to my VCR, DVD and PC. It recognised them without a problem (pressing Auto Setup is all that's needed). I put it on the low setting to make it quieter and save the lamp, and it's still bright enough (at about 2.5m from the wall). It's possible to watch (even though it's not optimal) with the lights on (a 100W bulb).I guess I haven't been pampered by better ones yet. :) Compared to the projector at work, though, (which is the only other projector I had some experience with) it's much better. It's a lot lighter, brighter, has a higher native resolution and reaches higher non-native resolutions.
These cables are well worth the money. I bought these to replace my Monster Cable interconnect that went between my Music Hall CD25.2 and Outlaw RR2150 receiver. I was definitely surprized of the wider and deeper soundstage I heard vs. the Monster Cables. I will be replacing my other interconnects with these G-Snake!
This is my first foray into a DVD recorder. Only because my DIVX (gulp) Player gave up after 6 years. No long commentary here. I have burned a couple of on-air shows and transfered 5 VHS tapes; 3 - 15 year-old, out of print store bought tapes and 2 from my own collection. I had one out of print store bought tape that wouldn't copy due to possible copyright issues. All in all a sweet little unit that should please any beginner recorder.
I went from 1/2 gig to 2 gigs and the install was painless and the increase in performance, especially when running multiple programs was instant.
Viewguard screen is poor quality. If you want something to protect your screen fromfingerprints, it's ohKay, but not for the money.The 3M is much better.Viewguard looks like they cut their plastic from any angle. The one my parents sent me is at a 20 degree tilt. I can see the streaks the little louvers make when I am looking straight on.the screen goes black at about 90 degrees. It gets dark after about 45 degrees, but it's just like tinted windows. You can still see everything on your screen, it's just darker. Not really Privacy.I can't say much else. It doesn't work as advertised, and is inferior to the 3M version.see the photos.
The sky caddie holder is not well made and very unstable in the cup holder.The holder is too light weight to hold the sky caddie secure.
I shoot with a digital SLR, several lens and sometimes studio strobes with umbrellas, stands, backgrounds, etc. But these little things make life much simpler and lighter for on the go and spontaneous portrait work. I bought 2 and now I am ordering 3 more. These are perfect for portraits, painting interiors, close-ups (get a small light tent) and even newswork.
2010 08 21Dear Sirs:The 2 Walkmen that I recently purchased ([[ASIN:B00006JQ06 Sony SRF-59 FM/AM Radio Walkman with Sony MDR Headphones])are sub-standard. The lower FM frequency stations that I have been successfully listening to for years with the identical model Sony Walkman are coming in indistinctly on both of the 2 radios I just bought from you. And most unfortunately, the signal of one station that I don't want to hear "bleeds," repeating a few magacycles higher, blotting out the stations that I need to hear. This is not acceptable. I want a total refund. I do not need the headphones; I will send all the merchandise back to you after you refund my purchase money.This is more than an annoyance; it affects my ability to listen to local jazz and classical programming in order to enhance and augment my professional music performance. I am left with no other alternative than to keep using my 3 aging Walkmen, which have very stiff tuning mechanisms - but at least they work!Please advise re my obtaining a refund and giving back the defective equipment.Yours,Brad Bakerbakermusic2@yahoo.com
This review is probably a few years late.Fuji 4900 is great camera. Lots of different modes of operation, easy to switch different modes of flashes (auto, force on, force off, red eye, slow flashes). Impressive 6X optical zoom.There is a adapter tube and clear UV filter lens at ebay.com, they are reasonably priced.One note about batteries. Make sure you get batteries with > 2000 mA-hour. There are batteries that look the same, yet only has 1200 mA-hour, i.e. lasts half as long.
I can fit everything that I have in it just fine. Great rolling and nice handle. Looks nice too. All around excellent product.
After receiving the coupler, even though it has a carton envelopment, as soon as you get your hands on it, you'll know what I'm writing about. This thing, besides delivering good quality, is beyond sturdy, so if you want to have something durable and affordable, this is your deal.
This car charger was exactly as I expected and did the job fine, charging the ipod from the car outlet. No problems with shipping either.
Anywhere, without a snag.Hard to reach in the back, but that is the problem with all shavers...
When I read the reviews for these cables-I couldn't find a discouraging word.I'm not an expert-just a frugal consumer. They work OK in my sound system.
Some anti-snooping screens also prevent glare, but not this one. In fact, it has a high-glare surface that makes it almost useless in many indoor environments where you can't adjust the lighting. The privacy feature works well, but the glare makes the screen unusable in many environments.
The Bose 321 system is great for a 3 speaker system! The quick delivery by Amazon rocks!!
Worked great and hooked up very easily. Has a great web site to go to for info.
I bought this camera in April 2007 and have taken just about 12,000 pictures with it to date. It has nice, easy features and settings that correspond to common activities, like pictures of landscapes, portraits, babies, fireworks, etc. but you really need to know what you're doing in order for these settings to make nice pictures.I've had some issues with settings being set to one of the options and then realizing my pictures were coming out blurry or really grainy because of what I was taking a picture of with the wrong setting. It was entirely my fault but something to be on the lookout for if your pictures aren't coming out right. This camera doesn't work in the dark without the flash. However, if you have sufficient light, it can take WONDERFUL pictures without the flash.With regard to the video portion, I'm bummed you can't zoom in our out while recording. The zoom has to be set pre-record but it takes nice video. Good for an average user. I've never had a problem with the image stabilizer and am impressed with the amount of video/pictures I've been able to capture with just a 2GB SD card.I've also dropped it a few times and everything still works good, so the construction quality is good in my book. The functions are really easy to get to too.With all that being said, this camera has everything I need for a simple point and shoot camera. You can only get expensive professional cameras as the next step up.
Dead out of the box. Did not matter how I hooked up the monitor and/or keyboard, and trying other monitor and other keyboard, nothing switched. Very poor.
After buying this product and having had it in my computer for a few weeks now, id say i wished i went for the less expensive card without the 64 ram on it. Along with this card I purchased 2 additional gigs of ram, making mine a total of 2.5 gigs on my computer. I dont beleive the extra ram on this makes ANY diffrence. I play BF2 alot. The One thing that is nice through this card is having the X-FI on the game on, which alows you to have the sound quality on The HIGHEST setting, other wise you will have low,medium and high settings without this card. IF YOU BUY Any of these cards, PLEASE DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR AND PURCHASE THE Z-5500 Speakers. WOW! ANY GAMER out there, if you want great speakers to run with a card, Do seach that out. Brings my games to life!Back to the Card: It does have my music and games sound good. IF your thinking of doing the Digital Route, Do yourself a favor and look into it more. I bought the Optical extension for it and a optical cable, but aparently it doesnt automatically put everything to 5.1 for everything. I dont recomend it.So I gave this 3 Stars. Deducting 1 star for the lame 64 Ram that really doesnt make any diffrence that I can tell. And another 1 star deduction for the price tag I payed for it along with the digital Fluke.Thanks
I have a linksys WRT54GS wl router. I have 2 WL G laptops and a WL G xbox 360.The 2 laptops roam all over the house and have always had excellent signal, but the xbox 360 is in the furthest part of the house from the router. It only got 3 of 4 bars of signal strenght. Downloads were slow, and some online matches were laggy.Also, on my laptops, DL speeds at speedtest.net were 2,000 mbps.Now, with the high gain antennas:Xbox 360 is 4 of 4 bars. No lag!!!!Laptops DL speeds are 2,564 mbps !!!!That is a MAJOR improvement over what is was and well worth the money.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Snow Falcon. The novel explores the nature of healing - from loss, from a dark past - and the extent to which animals can participate in that process. If you're an animal lover, this book is a must-read. Even if you're not, I highly recommend it. It would be a good book-club selection -- plenty going on here and I do think the characters and plot lend themselves to discussion very nicely.
I purchase this product almost exclusively from Amazon. It performs to manufactures expectations. Will buy again.
This home MD-stereo is the best price you can get so far, plus this isthe one of the newest system just release by Sharp. Compare to Sonyand other company's home MD-stereo..., this one really saves you a lot of money. It's sound quality is exllent and it's so stylish. It maybe a little too big as a mini-stereo system, so you might concern about its dimension, Anything else is a A+.
I'm very happy with these cables. A lot of people have this strange idea that "digital cables" need to be incredibly expensive, but they clearly don't. It's either gonna work, or it's not, and by "not" work, I mean you'll either hear nothing, or your audio will be on and off, broken up. This cable works fine, and it appears to be MUCH higher quality than an optical cable I received with my sound card.\I don't care what anyone says, you will not hear a "difference in audio quality" between a cheap, and expensive optical cable. The data is being sent digitally as light pulses - you don't get good or bad light pulses.. they either make it from one end to the other, or they don't. You will not hear a difference in quality. You will either hear sound, or NO sound. That is what digital means - 1 or 0, on or off.Cheap, works well, no problems. Don't ever buy some overpriced digital cable, based on "quality" lies.
The one-star reviews on Amazon of this printer are all 100% correct and accurate - this printer is an utter failure by HP, and that's why they're giving it away (it came with Maintosh Powerbook for free). Both the hardware and software of this printer simply do not work, and the print quality is horrible.- The paper feeder mechanism simply does not work. It does not recognize 4x6 photo paper, and defaults to 8.5x11 regular paper. It feeds 4x6 photo paper incorrectly each time, resulting in a crooked picture.- The print quality is horrible. I'm using the highest quality non-HP photo papers, but it makes no difference. The same photo on an equally cheap non-HP photo printer comes out starkly better.- The software is full of bugs. Viewing multiple pictures and clicking on one does not result in the photo being displayed in the main window. This level of blatant bug is hard to believe but true.- The cartridges are tiny and run out after only about dozen prints. Again, UNBELIEVABLE!- After each print, the paper selection on the printer itself defaults back to 8.5x11 paper. Even if you select the 4x6 paper on the software, the printout comes out terrible. Unbelievable incompetence on the part of HP...If you're looking for a GREAT multi-function machine, go for Brother 7820N.If you're looking for an outstanding but economical photo printer, go for CANON i470D.
The Jam Jacket is just a rubber jacket that is supposed to mold around your Ipod. Don't waste your money, unfortunatly I already did. I mainly needed a cover for the Ipod that will cover the screen to eleminate scratches; the Jam Jacket does no such thing, it barely fits. Everytime that I even touch my Ipod, I have to resituate the jacket to line up with the screen and buttons. The Jam Jacket gets 1 star from me because of it's crappy material, lousy fit, ugly color, zero screen protection, and being a more of a pain in the ass than useful!
After using DLO TransDock micro with my 30GB video iPod for the past month, I'm pretty satisfied with it. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars because the volume of the audio could be a little better. I have to double or triple the volume on my radio when I use it, compared to the normal, lower volume when I'm just listening to my radio/cd player alone.I like the long cord which allows me to move my iPod around while I'm using it, without being locked to a fixed docking station. Since my car charter is in an inconveniently low place, I wouldn't be able to dock it anywhere useful.
From the start, this product printed only oddly colored pastels where there should have been vibrant jewel tones. Tech support's advice was thoroughly unhelpful. Thus, I gave up expecting much from its color printing "capabilities" and was pleased enough with its black/white/gray scale quality...for about 4 months. Then it stopped working altogether. After several visits to the Lexmark support site, 2 phone calls to tech support, it became apparent that I had a made a VERY bad purchase. It sat in its place on my file cabinet, taking up space, for almost 6 months while I did all my printing at my office. SUDDENLY (and spookily), it spit out a test page! Now, it only works intermittently. Throughout the time that I have owned it (2 years), I've replaced the ink cartridges far too many times (approx 6) for the amount of printing I was able to coax from it. Furthermore, even when the cartridges were brand new, it would always warn that the cartridges were low. I was browsing on to Amazon today to research and order a new all-in-one printer, thought I'd check out reviews for the X83, and couldn't resist sharing my own experience with this horribly disappointing machine. Ahhh...no more Lexmark products for me, thank you.
Worked great, for a while and then the CD player quite working after only a few weeks of use for 1 or 2 hours nightly. Hard to find a portable CD player that lasts!
I've used this hub for a year or so and have been disappointed. The connecting cord to the PC is very short and does not sit easily atop the mini-tower. I can plug my USB thumb-drive and printer into the hub without needing to use the power adaptor and this is a major plus. However, when I needed to use all four ports (and the power adaptor), the hub would cycle through the connections, causing WinXP to "drop" the thumb-drive every few minutes then re-connect a couple seconds later. Quite annoying.
Overall a good product. Was really looking forward to the North America and Europe version, as travel to these areas has increased. I was disappointed to find out, this unit does not work in Costa Rica, which is part of North America as a continent. I'll find out next week if it works in Mexico. We were in Italy, Switzerland and France for 2 weeks. Again, for the most part it was able to get us to a general area. When an address in inserted, there are multiple locations you can choose. Hopefully you select the right one. Also, it does not do very well when you have to deviate your route based on construction. Lastly, it would be nice if the keyboard was similar to the keyboards we use for our PC's vs. the letters in sequencal order.
excellent addition for anyone who has a laptop and mouse and needs a mouse pad and to keep the computer cool. great price too!
I love this monitor.I used to have a 21 incher regular box screen, but it took SO much space on my desk... The thing was about 18&quot; wide and 16&quot; deep, a true monster-of-a-monitor. Now with this pretty LCD, I have lots of space left over, and my eyes don't get tired as easily when playing games all day or writing emails to all my friends. If you love your eyes, get this screen. It looks so sleek and it performs. Once you go flat screen, you'll never go back to big bulky monitors again! I got the VE170mb. I LOVE IT! One tip: When I installed the monitor for the first time, it had a little dot on the bottom right corner of the screen. Like a loose contact of some sort. I rubbed the spot with my finger and it was fixed. If and when you buy, make sure you buy from someone with a good warranty. I bought from a trustworthy store and they would replace it for free. I hope the dot doesn't show up again!
Installed with no problem. I added a linksys 5 port switch, added a Dlink Print Server. Everything seems to be working fine. Very happy.
Bought another brand from best buy for $70 to "borrow" while I was waiting for this one to be shipped to me. When I got it I compared the quality and could tell no difference and have since returned the $70 product to best buy. Great buy and would definitely recommend to everyone looking for an hdmi cable
So far works graet shiped supper fast just good seveis.I'm verey happywith it all the way around.Ues it to hook up the projecter and have had no trud at all :-)
I type close to 100wpm. That means that I have zero tollerance for imperfect keyboards. When my old and trusty Logitech keyboard starting dying, I ordered two new ones, hoping that at least one would be good. The first one, model 120, was crap. It duplicates lettters due to bad springs too often. This one, on the other hand, started of great withh no letters being duplicated. About a week after using it, I can see that it is slowly starting to duplicate letters as well. You can see that in this review two words so far have duplicated letters ("withh" and "lettters").[...]
Once you learn to place them correctly in the ear canal, they work perfect blocking noise, make sure you follow the instructions.
I read a bunch of good reviews on this filter. I had compared this Tiffen (I bought 2 of them) and the Hoya and another brand. Let me tell you, do yourself a favor-- and get another brand.Here are my complaints, and why I am terribly disappointed:1) The instant I picked my [...] package up off the porch, I heard a rattling. I immediately thought the filter(s) may have broken. But since there was other stuff on the box, I decided to hold judgment. Well it turns out it was the filters, and they were not broken-- the just RATTLE-- A LOT. So badly, I heard it through the Amazon box when I picked it up from the porch! The glass is too small for the frame-- significantly small, not just a tiny bit. So, you can immediately forget keeping dust out. I cleaned the inside off, and put them on my lenses. Next, I sprayed some Nikon Lens Cleaner on the outside surface, and cleaned off the filter's outside face... got it all nice and clean, only to find out-- some of the liquid ran inside the filter, and onto the lens surface. So I had to take it off, reclean the lens, and try again... what a fiasco.2) I used the Nikon Lens Cleaner (high quality stuff) to clean the filters. That stuff contains isopropyl alcohol, so I know it can clean almost anything. No matter what, there are spots that WILL NOT come off. They are embedded in the glass somehow.3) The filters were FILTHY when I received them. I spent 30 minutes just cleaning them, and was still unsuccesful. I used the Nikon Lens Cleaner, as well as a Microfiber cloth... didn't work. Then I used a Q-Tip instead. Guess what? The Q-tip head was BLACK after I cleaned off the filters. There was a greasy film and dirt all over both surfaces of both filters. And I still cannot get it all off!4) The packaging they came in was poor.These are junk-- save your money and buy a better one. Or, go cheaper and at least expect to get a piece of junk and save yourself $4 each.
I have owned this for about six years and absolutely no problems! Sturdy enough to handle several 3 pronged plugs and antenna connections. Plus a blue light on button!! Whoa! It mounted very nicely to the back of a glass table made for under a big screen TV.
Two big problems with this DVD player. One, based on experience I stupidly assumed all DVD players display elapsed time while playing disks. This one just shows the track number. If you want to know how much of a movie you've watched (to mentally calculate how much is left) you're out of luck.Two, this thing STINKS for playing music. Regardless of how your CD is encoded, it will pause two seconds between EVERY TRACK . . . which can be irritating when you're playing a CD of allegedly-continuous music, like an opera or the White Album or Dark Side of the Moon. I called Toshiba to ask about this, and they were confirmed this. They said ALL Toshiba DVD players pause between music tracks, and that basically I was stuck.So, I'm warning you, and frankly I think they should print a warning on every box. (Something like "Won't play music properly! Just going to make you mad!") And I'm not buying Toshiba again.
I brought this in order to do jobs over the internet so recording quality was very important. The only way this records is if I have the microphone right up to my mouth. If I set it a inch away it will not record.
SanDisk 2 GB SD Flash Memory Card 2-Pack Class 2 SDSDB2-2048-A11I use these cards in my trail cameras. They work great, pictures turn out perfect.But I would like to point out these cards are class 2 speed.Class 2 - Minimum of 2 MB/s performance. Lowest speed for SDHC cardsClass 6 - Minimum of 6 MB/s performance.
Since the TV is now obsolete by the next year model, I wanted to comment on the shipping. After reading a few of the horror stories and awaiting order confirmation, I did start getting nervous. The delay in the order shipping was due to lack of inventory, since it was near the end of the model line. This wait resulted in a $500 savings when compared to Best Buy and Circuit City. Once shipped, the TV was delivered promptly to my house by very courteous guys. They helped open the box and look things over in a preliminary inspection to insure things worked. Although things were a little stressful in the middle of the process, I am happy in the end.
I purchased this to work with my NIkon D80 with an Orion Astroview 6EQ.It worked fine however i had to use my 2X converter to get in focus, which is not the fault of the product, just the scope i am using. Works great though.
I tried using this accessory with my ipod but the sound quality was horrible. Tons of interference and static with no bass at all. I switched to a direct connection with my car stereo and it is 100% better. If your car stereo has a compatible connection, I recommend using it rather than wasting your money on this type of product.
It is a very useful aid to find your way around, look for a restaurant or use the cell phone in the car. The device mounts easily on the windshield and is small enough not to destruct the view. The directions are clear and entering an address or a special place are fairly straight forward. However this device still needs a lot of improvement to be a main stream driving aid tool. The names of the streets are not very clearly pronounced and there is too much relience on on-screen instructions or touch screen operations. For example, using the bluetooth feature which is supposed to give you "hands free" operation, you need to touch the screen to answer a call or to end it. I can see how it may lead to accidents instead of preventing them. It is excellent when someone is sitting by the driver paying attention to messages, and the information provided. But when a driver is alone in the car it is a major distruction to driving. By comarison, a cell phone is just a minor one.
Great camera with many useful features. No USB cable was included however which has led to a 4 week chase and no results yet from Amazon, Nikon, or Cameta Camera, the supplier. Poor followup in this case. Now I understand that Nikon no longer supplies this cable.
Ordered 2 Cameras. Product is excellent and well worth the small amount of money. When order shipped, they forgot to send 1 camera. Contacted them and it was the best service and quickest fix I have ever had. Could not say enough nice things about this company. Thank you for your excellent product and service. Nice to know there are great companies out there like you.
I am pleasantly surprised to see that this really is a good upgrade from my previous XT and wouldn't hestitate to buy it again. Amazon's first copy they sent me was faulty but were really quick getting me out a replacement at no cost that worked perfectly. Little things like that go a long way in making you a repeate customer.Oh, and buy the black body... it's way sexier ;)
To make a long story short, I'm a Canadian living in Japan and I wanted a USB CDRW drive for my USB port-abundant Compaq computer (that was short on every other kind of expansion). (...) Finally, it arrives, and before I even get the drive out of the wrapping, the software screws up. It was the wrong driver software! So began a nightmare of e-mails and long distance calls to Iomega US customer service, where one hand didn't know what the other hand was doing. The online support was horrid, while the people on the phone were kind and courteous, but forgetful. Twice I was promised that a replacement disc would be sent to me in Japan, only for me to find myself waiting over a month to then be told that Iomega couldn't send a measly CD to Japan. Fortunately, Iomega of Japan went beyond the call of duty and procured a CD for me on their own. They were kind, couretous, fast, and they kept their promises. If only America and Canada would take a hint from the Japanese. Anyway, the drive is excellent and works without a hitch, but I suggest downloading a demo of Nero Burning ROM to use in the meantime (it works just as relialbly if not more than the Adaptec software) if you encounter a similar problem. The Music Match software is great and works with no problems. For CDRW I only tried using the Verbatim CDRW discs, and they work beautifully. But any decent CDRs will work on this thing. I'd mark the system lower for the lousy US service, but the Adaptec software does work when it's the right software (the disc is (...) red and white, not black and white, which is for USB/Firewire. Easy to get mixed up, I guess), and there are other software alternatives, such as Nero. So I still give this baby a 4 out of 5. Just be prepared for customer service hassles.
I used this cable to connect a new desktop computer to a 42" HD LCD TV. Of course you don't get all the advantages of HDMI (since it is not HDMI on both ends) but it supplied a crystal clear digital picture of my desktop and Blue-ray playback.
I received a Garmin IQue 3600 3 days ago. I tried to unlock the MapSource CD and each time the program crashed. I tried to install at a different computer and the problem was the same. I emailed Garmin and they sent me an auto reply with useless advice and wasted 4 hours of my time to uninstall and reinstall their product. I inquired again but they didn't respond. I guess they don??t have a solution to the problem either. They even sent me a dead link to their own web site, so much about knowledge staff. I am sending this product back. Minus 5 stars.I am a senior software engineer and I couldn't get the Garmin map software to work! I hope other people have better luck.Update: Don't bother to email Garmin. They only responded to me the first time with an automatically generated message. I tried to email them two more times and they simply ignored my inquries.
i had to pay for the extra volume of the outer box for this backpack, but on the other hand the backpack was exactly what i needed...
The Logitech Harmony 550 is a breeze to set up and a pleasure to use. The list of supported components is frequently being updated so if it doesn't have your gear (or all of your gears specific functions), it will shorty. I have a Samsung HDTV, BOSE 3-2-1- GSII and a Motorola DCT3416 PVR from my cable company. The Harmony database had configurations for all three devices and using the configurable Activities I had it running exactly as I wanted in less than 20 minutes.A couple words of advice; don't even bother with the software on the CD as it is very outdated, get the latest build from the Logitech web site (which will still get updated when you start it, but this will save you time). And don't forget to use the HELP button when you are testing the remote on your system, it really does a great job of getting your assorted components in sync and working as expected.In reference to the reivew claiming that the Harmony software is malicious code, sorry, your system would have to be a disaster to have trouble with this very compact application.And as others have said, the volume and channel buttons could be a touch larger.Overall 5 out of 5 for an easy to set up and joy to use product.
I bought this for my old laptop five months ago, only used it less than 20 times, mostly to charge the battery when the laptop is on standby. Now it's broken ...
Because I am an illustrator and a MacBook Intel user I was concerned about choosing a reasonable scanner and one that would work well with my MacBook. After researching what was available and for what price I chose the CanoScan 8600F. I am very pleased. No problems at all, easy to use and a great price.
This access point works well as a repeater for a Linksys wireless router. My only complaint is that it didn't come with any useful instructions, so I had to call them to get help setting it up. The instructions simply said to run the CD and follow directions, and the CD configures the access point in a way that requires a wired connection.The CD is not really needed: just connect the access point to your router with an ethernet cable and point your browser to 192.168.1.245.
Worked great. my hdmi before had static in it. this one worked perfect with my new 42 inch MEGA TV off Ebay.
This is a great sounding easy to use mp3 player. The battery lasts so long it is hard to remember when you put a fresh battery in. Sturdy, small scratch resistant unit. I read the manual but you can figure most things out in just a few minutes of use. Very easy to create play lists and move files to and from the unit.You can create up to 299 subfolders for different play lists and song types.You can stream songs directly into the unit if you care to.When plugged in its just a another drive on your computer. Every time I've plugged it in, it has been recognized in Windows XP.It will easily hold 30 hours of mp3's and even more wma's.When you copy files to the unit, it creates the play list in the order you copied them, not in alphabetical order. So it is easy to play the songs in the order you want to play them.Forget the ipods.......expensive batteries. Many ipods will be thoroughly scratched after one days use.The sound and volume levels are top notch. I haven't had any crashes or problems at all with this unit.Highly recommended for someone who wants a good basic mp3 player that cranks out great sound. Plus you can use the player as a usb drive to use for any type of file storage.
I liked the way the product worked. I've heard from others that have purchased this product and they said it is getting slower. I purchased this product a month away and I returned it to the Garmin company for a replacement.
This is probably a fine RP-SMA-M to RP-SMA-F extension cable, but it is NOT a RP-SMA to SMA ADAPTER cable as titled and described.The shipped product (which is CORRECTLY identified on its manufacturer packaging as an RP-SMA to RP-SMA cable) has a RP-SMA Female (inner thread, female center conductor) on one end and an RP-SMA Male (outer thread, male center pin) connector.The packaging carries the same manufacturer part number (RPSMA10MF) as the Amazon page.
I bought the Sony DSC-T50 digital camera couple of weeks ago and let me tell you it is amazing! 7.2 megapixel with a 3.0 inch LCD and it's TOUCH SCREEN! Sony has done it all! This camera takes crispy clear pictures and has all the options you need in a digital camera and even more! Oh yeah and the thing I like about this digital camera is that you can upload 4 of your favorite songs onto the camera so that you can listen to it while watching your slideshow of pictures!
I would say that the seller is great. At first he had sent me the wrong product but when i brought it to his notice he had instant send me the new product
This GPS is great! Rated a top toy, we would have to agree. It has millions of features and that may also be it's one drawback--a little overwhelming because of all the features. We use it hiking, but you can also use it in the car, for geocaching etc. Great!!Plus amazon has the best price we found!!
Thanksgiving day I received a cell phone call from my oldest son.He asked me to check on Goolge Earth to give him some idea as to where his was on the tractof land that we hunt. It is a very large tract of state owned land.He was useing another means of GPS that was not the most user friendly.That was my reason for buying the Garmin GPS 60CSx. After reading reviews on the internet of the GPS products out there I chose the Garmin 60CSx.It was bought as a Christmas gift for my son.I know that His wife and children can relax,knowing that he has the means to get out of the woodssafely. ( Dad Too!! ). The look on his face was priceless when he opened the box.I will buy one for myself for the next hunting season here in Upstate New York.
Was happy initially for a month and then it stopped working all of a sudden.There is no company name or contact id or phone number or warranty!!!!I don't know what to do, whom to contact as no information is available.I tried googling it out but could not find any info.
The sound and portabiliy of these headphones is great but the durability is not. I purchased 2 pairs and broke both of them within a few months. I got them tangled up and the pivot points are weak. They will be fine if you are very careful which I am not.
This seems like a solid built filter. It came in nice packaging and was clean without fingerprints or smudges. It installed easily on the lens (canon 50mm 1.8). The only thing i noticed is that sometimes looking into direct light it gives a glare that is not present with the filter removed. I tried it without the filter to make sure thats what it was and not the lens itself. Other than that, clear filter and great build quality.
This is a high quality HDMI cable. The outer casing consists of a very strong mesh and the whole construction of the cable is impeccable. I love the quality of the sound and images that come out of the this cable. If you want an excellent HMDI cable, then you need to get this one.
I live online shopping. Nowadays it's so easy and economic to upgrade your PC, with just a couple of clicks (and a credit card).
I love my Jensen video signal sender. I hooked it up to my TV in the kitchen which allows me to watch TV while cooking without having to install another cable outlet or run cable throughout the house. In addition, it is in great condition.
I'm a bit late in writing this review since I've had my SD9 for one year.The image quality of photos using the SD9 can be quite stunning. The level of sharpness achieved by the Foveon sensor is amazing - it can resolve detail that Bayer sensor cameras (all other digital cameras fall into this group) simply cannot. Couple this camera with one of Sigma's "EX" lenses, particularly the super-sharp 50mm EX macro lens, and you'll love the results. I enjoy macro photography and this camera is excellent at macro photography.I'm certainly not in the league of a real photographer as I'm just a casual type who enjoys taking pictures. As they say, the proof is in the picture and I've seen the proof! Forget about the megapixel rating and the fact that the Sigma is "only" 3.4 MP. The Foveon sensor has 3.4 million photosensors for each primary color - that's 10.2 total MP - while a 6 MP Bayer sensor has 6 MP for all three primary colors.Why a four star rating rather than five? This camera is not without it's issues, like all cameras. The SD9 is not a very good low-light performer. If you need ISO speeds faster than 100 then the SD9 may not be for you. High ISO shots are noisy although you can get very usable high ISO photos if the conditions are ideal. The SD10 addressed this issue. The SD9 does not have a built-in flash but those units are not suitable for serious flash work anyway. This camera can only use Sigma SA mount lense so the choice in lenses is not as wide as for a Canon, Nikon, or Minolta user but Sigma makes some very, very good lenses and they certainly offer more choices than I can avail myself of. If you want in-camera jpg files, look elsehwere. The SD9 shoots only in RAW format and you have to process the photos. This is actually the best way to shoot, there is so much that can be done with a RAW file that one cannot do with a TIFF or jpg. The Sigma Photo Pro software is a gem of an application that is extremely powerful and easy to use.Again, look at the results and you'll see that this camera is an extremely capable performer.
I bought this printer a couple of months ago because I don't have a computer and it can print and copy without one. I haven't used it that much and I get the ribbon cable marks too on every picture I print out. I only use the print feature to print out pictures, so it's not just the scanner that has a malfuntion. The marks are underneath on the glass, and there is no way to get to it to clean it. Don't buy this printer...it's a waste of money!!
I love the 50mm 1.4! I have only had it 2 days and have used it a lot. the color, sharpness, and all around usage for this lens is just what i needed.
Great Camera for the money! Feels more substantial and well built than the minolta or canon camera's in the price range. Has similar features. Easy to use for beginners but plenty of room for growth for more experienced photographers. Takes great pictures.
We bought these headphones so our 2-year-old daughter could watch movies on an airplane trip, and they were exactly what we hoped for. They were small enough for her head and comfortable enough that she wore them without any resistance or complaining. The sound quality was good but there is a volume control on the cord so watch out for little fingers mistakenly jacking up the volume and not knowing how to turn it back down. The headphones aren't especially compact--they're like normal headphones, really, but with smaller ear covers--and they don't fold up so they take up a bit of room in a bag, but it wasn't a big problem. They also seem to be of standard headphone construction and quality, not heavy-duty toddler quality (which might be a problem if a child is particularly hard on their belongings), but these met ours and our daughter's needs perfectly. We are very happy with the purchase.
Lightweight/ Water proof/ durable/ functionable.... Can I go on with how much I love this bag? Lower back support and doesn't chafe. One of my best purchases besides toilet paper all year!
I bought this product about a month ago. It took a few extra seconds than other USB drives to get detected, but works flawless.In a laptop like mine, where the usb ports are placed adjacent to each other, the extendable usb cable allows me to use other usb devices at the same time.I expected the drive to be a little smaller though. Nonetheless, it fits into ones pocket. The password protected partition is a very useful feature to store sensitive data. Overall, this is a very good product for people who need large storage in a pocket device.
What can I say about a Kingston flash drive? It's small, fast, and usable.
I ordered two of these little 4GB wonders at $3.27 w/$0 Shipping and Handling from eTech, for a total of $6.54. I ordered on a Monday, and got them on Thursday.Plugged straight into my phone and my Nook, and worked right away.Both came with an SD adapter, inside a little plastic box for both the MicroSDHC card, and the SD adapter.No problems at all!Very pleased with my purchase, would buy again, would recommend.Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter (BULK Packaging)
I first purchased the boss audio 4x10s to give them a try since they were way cheaper. I first hooked them up and their lows were horible so i returned them. I knew a more reputable brand would have better sound, but would be more money. So i purchased these kenwoods. As soon as a i hooked them up i was amazed at how much better they were. Their lows were exelent compared to the off brand, Boss Audio. But when you buy a cheaper pair, you get what you paid for. These kenwoods were well worth the price. I think these were cheaper when i purchased them, but now they are almost 20 bucks more. I installed these in my s10, and they sound great. If mine in my truck went out, i would purchase these again. These are a must if you need a cheap price with the combined of high quality.
Like:Zippered top flap -- I don't have to worry about holding it upside-down.Clip-on shoulder strap -- no sewn-in straps!Subtle top handle -- I don't like Lowerpro's "foam rainbow" handles.Just enough space -- Fits the camera, spare batteries, charger, cleaning products, and cords almost perfectly.Don't Like:Internal divider -- You can only set it at 90-degreesNo storage in the top flap -- There's space! Lemme use it!Overall:I have little issues with this bag, but the price and size took care of everything I was looking for.
I expected a metal box to have some strength, but I think if these were dropped they would be bent out of shape. The inserts that hold the slides are worse, the thinnest possible vacuum formed plastic, like something to be used once for a shipping package, not archival storage.
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This is a great little DSLR. It's super-light (by DSLR standards) and takes some amazingly detailed photographs. Don't forget a good flash (580EX-II) and portrait lens (Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II.)
Super comfortable. Great sound. Long cable.I bought these in high school around 2005 for playing Counter-Strike. I used them in college extensively for blasting electronic music when I ran and lifted. Admittedly, some of the thin covering lining the ear padding flaked off after years of getting soaked with sweat, but the sound, function and even appearance are still perfect (the lining was really nothing at all). Now I use the headphones for listening to lecture videos in medical school, and they show no signs of giving up. I will buy them again in 10 years when they finally die.
Pages don't really lay flat, but good enough. Be careful. I split apart one of the outer corners of a page fairly easily, pulling out an ad it came in with.
These Binoculars work great for all types of outdoor activities. I highly recommend buying them. Excellent zoom quality & havent fogged up on me once in all types of weather conditions. Plus the price is decent, Dont even bother with them overpriced Eupopean models, these are the best for average outdoorsman.
I ordered this to carry my Sigma 200mm-400mm lens in. It is too big for the lens.
I own two WPC11's (PC Cards) and a Wireless PCI with a WAP11. Running on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Haven't had a problem yet with connectivity, unless I'm out of range. I can use it in my two story house, but not in every room. Had a problem with getting 128bit WEP to work, but I finally ironed out the problems. Setup was a breeze, took maybe 10 minutes to get it working. Haven't had a problem with any drivers. Had to call Linksys Tech Support to get clarification on whether the WPC11 would work on an IPAQ w/ PocketPC 2002. Their definitive answer...NOPE! Said I HAD to get a WCF11 (Wireless Compact Flash). Word of advice...don't call their tech support, email them ..., the techs doing email are more knowledgeable by far.
It kind of did what it was supposed to do at first. Quit working without warning while trying to start grass seed. Bad deal and may have ruined 3 hard days of work and grass seed and manure costs. If you want water the first day, you have to manually water first and then go back and set time for next day (or whatever period). If you have a non critical area to water and will be home to check to make sure it gets done, great. Don't depend on this for serious watering or while out of town.
The product works well with no problems when using PATA drives. I have not tried SATA drives, but there is no reason it should work any differently.
The card was available at a great price and was a cinch to install. I'm no geek and, after reading the other reviews about install problems, I was very nervous. My fears turned out to be unfounded. The whole process from opening my case to watching cable TV took fewer than 30 minutes. The upgrade process is clearly detailed (twice) in the included documentation. It's basically nine simple steps: 1) Uninstall your old graphics card software, 2) Disconnect the power from the PC, 3) Open the case, 4) Remove your old card, 5) Seat the new card in the AGP slot, 6) Screw card to case, 7) Bundle up the PC, 8) Attach a coaxial cable connection, 9) Run the ATI Catalyst software install. That's it. The hardest steps for me were figuring out how to open my case, since I had never done it before, and waiting for the software to install (it took about 12 minutes). After the software installed, I downloaded the program guide and immediately was watching and recording TV. Very highly recommended.
I recently purchased these speakers because my old ones died. I was looking for a good home theater system at a low price. These exceeded my expectations.I have noticed a few people complaining about the sub. When I first hooked mine up with the pre-amp output on my receiver via the provided coaxial cable it had almost no sound. I then used a better cable, but got the same results. So I hooked it up through the front speaker outputs and then out came the bass. I don't know if this is because of my receiver or because of the sub. All I know is it fixed the problem. So you may want to try both installation techniques to see what works best with your system.The speakers sound very good. The sub puts out substantial bass. A 6 speaker system at a very good price makes it difficult to beat.
I wouldn't go as far as Will Smith to hail the iPod as "the gadget of the century'", but certainly the iPod mini, along with my new Apple Powerbook, is one of the loveliest electronics gadgets I've owned over the last decade.Since my aging Dell laptop was dying, I considered buying an external hard disk to secure my data to a new machine. Then it occurred to me that I might as well invest in the iPod to do the transfer and enjoy music at the same time. I checked both 20G white iPod and pink-colored mini at the Apple Store in SoHo. The choice was obvious: the mini had so appealing design and form factor that I couldn't resist it despite insufficient storage - my music library is about 5Gb and still growing.It was a pleasant experience just to open the cube-shaped package, something I never felt with Dell, IBM, and even Sony.- Mini comes with both USB and Firewire (so does the new 20Gb iPod), works with both my old PC as well as Apple Powerbook - so much for blaming Apple for its closed architecture.- Sound quality is good, especially with AAC music format. I agree with many people that AAC offers better quality than MP3 and WMV.- I crammed about 800 songs into Mini's 4Gb storage. Once you start building the music library, it starts growing quickly. The rumor has it that Toshiba's new 6Gb disk may be used in the next generation mini. Any increase would be welcome.- The mini got hung up several times and I had to "reboot", but the problem disapppeared after the recent iPod software upgrade.- Battery doesn't last for 8 hours as Apple claims. Especially when I skip/fast-forward songs often, it consumes more power. I'd say 4-5 hours, based on my experience.In conclusion, the mini has a trade-off compared with the white iPod. You sacrifice storage and battery power for a charming design and a petite form factor. If you need more than 10Gb storage, it's better off to get the 20Gb iPod.iPods come with higher price tags than players from Dell and Rio. But I'm willing to pay a premium for Apple striving for design and engineering perfection.iPod has changed my perception of music listening once and forever. It's mind-boggling that I can carry my entire music collection wherever I go, in a gadget as small as a business card. Another score for Jobs & Co.p.s.) Having said all the good stuff about ipod, I admit that nowadays I try to stay away from it, at least when I need to get work done. Otherwise, endless sweet melody, one after another, would put me into a serious sugar coma for the whole day...
This is an amazing product that has pushed me to exercise at another level. Easy to use, tried with old NB shoes and new Nike+ shoes. I did calibration only once, tradmill shows a slighty different reading, but at the end, it has pushed me to record an amazing number of miles that I never thought I could do in a short period of time.
The camera is good, and comes with a long cable which can be extended using relatively cheap AV/power cable extension. Good picture, Good illumination of a fairly large area, and weatherproof. Don't try to contact support, though. They never answer.
witnessed this sub at the local circuit city. I was sitting for a good 30 minutes listening. This is a GREAT SUB. 4 stars because i feel price is a bit steep.
I have had remotes from this company before and they have worked fairly well with my mostly Sony system and my Comcast Motorola Digital cable box. This remote however is 10x better..One of the better points about this remote is a home theater setting which allows you to set the default system for volume, another for channel, and even another for play/ff/rev. In home theater mode my sound is handled by the reciever, my channel by the cable box, and I still have full Guide functions on cable.There is a PVR sub menu for tivo type systems but I have not used it. This remote worked great with my system and I would have given it a 5 if the sony reciever had a little better coverage of the functions on it. I pointed the old remote at this one for one or two functions I was not getting but even that went well.You will have to work through the manaual a bit to set everything. I gave myself 2 hours and that included most of the programming.
I got this on a great deal from woot.com, and I am totally impressed. Worked great out of the box, no messing around, no wireless internet issues so far. Just does exactly what I wanted it to with the transmitter at one end of the house and the receiver at the other. Sound quality is absolutely fine for playing mp3s, no static or anything (it's not like a radio transmitter iPod adapter piece of junk). Can't say anything bad about it so far. Get it.
This IS the head you need for astronomical viewing on the fly with a camera or (very) small scope. I bought this for solar/lunar eclipse photography coupled with a sturdy tripod. The quick release functionality allows one to find and center the object of study: though not smoothly, as this is not a smooth pan head. Then, using the slow motion controls, one can steadily follow a slow-moving object, Sun Moon Stars, easily and sturdily. I have a Nikon D200 with 200mm telephoto and extra battery pack on my Bogen head, and there has been no problem at all. Highly recommended for astro imagers needing a portable manually tracked solution.Recommended for bird watchers or action scenes: nope. The head doesn't allow for fast & smooth action coupled together.
I see all the negative reviews here in which people say you should get a laptop with a DVD drive instead, but I completely disagree. The laptop is heavier, more expensive, sucks up battery life faster, and isn't as readily connected to various pieces of audio-visual equipment in your home. I bought this unit so I could have the best of both worlds: I keep it hooked up to my home theater system on a day to day basis, then unplug it and take it on the road with me for long car trips and flights. Its value cannot be exaggerated when you're looking for a means of keeping a four-year-old happy and quiet while buckled into a seat for two or more hours. Also, it's perfect for family cabin and timeshare trips since you can bring a whole library of movies and plug the unit into virtually any TV once you get there. And if there's no TV just use the flip-up screen. About that screen---I've found that my movie watching experience is different when using it, and in fact I feel MORE &quot;pulled in&quot; than when watching on my bigscreen TV. Finally, regarding the speakers on the unit: if you use headphones instead of the speakers, the dolby surround effect will amaze you. I don't know how they did it, but it's just like being in the theater.
This was easy to install and works flawlessly. Made the laptop go from a Pinto to a Mustang in about 5 minutes. Amazon has the best price on this as far as I have researched and offering free shipping was nice too! I highly recommend to anyone.
I bought this unit as a Xmas gift for my wife. Out of the box we have had problems. The system crashes, hangs and freezes on DVDs MP3 and other formats. The user manual is terrible and after 2 weeks of frustration we tried to return the unit (to JVC). JVC has a policy that if the unit is over 30 days old they will not return the product. As I bough this gift in November, my only option is to have it repaired. The unit has now been in the shop for over 2 weeks as they try to "get parts", "new chips" and "reload the firmware" whatever that means.This will be the last JVC product I purchase.Buy a product from a vendor who stands behinds their equipment. If you've ever wondered where the "refurbished" units come from... I suspect that mine will be soon added to that pile.
So far I have tried to play Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind, Jacob's Ladder, and The Big Lebowski, and periodically the picture freezes or slows down and the audio cuts out for a second. &lt;Sigh.&gt; I should have known better: you get what you pay for.It is a nice unit except for the fact that it doesn't work. :-\Nice remote, nice outputs (coax, optical, s-vhs).
Easy to use simple radio i purchased for my 85 yr old mother.We liked it as well. Nice retro look.Good quality sound, better than most single speaker systems.
This boombox gets the job done. I'm not going to whine about some button that doesn't work perfectly because a) I'm not a crybaby and b) my forward button DOES work. Now to get on with the product itself...it sounds pretty good, nothing to gloat about, but for the price you can find it for, it's a deal. It's got some great features such as random cd track play, which adds wonderful amounts of variety. Mine came with a tape in it, that's another plus side. I didn't like it, but who knows, maybe you'll get Bon Jovi or Twisted Sister in yours. Is it worth buying? If you have cd's or tapes that you want to listen to outside with your friends and have some fun, then yeah it's for you. If you like to whine about buttons that you have to press a little harder, then this product isn't for you since all the buttons seem to work fine, derr.
I loved the style, size, functions, and picture results of this camera. Only problem--- it breaks very easily.My first camera the button controler was loose and did not work. Got it replaced shortly after the purchase.Seocnd camera, after a few weeks the lens would not open.I even kept both cameras in a large padded case.I wish the sony dsc-l1 was more durable and reliable- then it would be a perfect camera.
This product is junk. There is no useful purpose to this hunk o' crap. The pictures suck unless you are in BROAD daylight. The flash dosen't work, and even more pitiful, it makes the pictures DARKER when you have it on. The dock sucks- if it breaks (like it did for me) then you are screwed and cannot charge the camera. Additionally, the battery lasts for about 2 pictures and then it dies. If you turn on the LCD screen, you can probably only count on .5 pictures before it dies. This is the worst electronic product I have ever owned and I am sorry I ever bought a Kodak camera. I will never buy one again, nor will I buy another Kodak product, as I am severely disappointed with this one.
This product is not cut right for IPod Generation 5 or the new 160 GB IPOD Classic. I'm going to use an exacto knife but it's a hassle. This product only comes with the two cases... there are no internal protectors... do not go by the pictures. Two cases only... I'm going to keep them, but I probably should have returned the product.
I purchased this items and needed assistance or really just to get a question answer. They have a toll free number which I thought was great however I made three calls thru the week and left my number 3 times and was never contacted.
When we opened the box we were quite impressed. It looked nice, the CD had some nice features... but, in the end, we were very disappointed. The sound was very tinny. THe 'boost' button didn't work. This purchase was to replace another low cost boombox whose CD had crapped out, That box at least had good sound.
This player is very convenient for long trips. If you want to save the money, you can get it Free from this web site: awesomestufffree.com/portabledvd
I had a KOSS HR 110Y earphone radio for almost two years, and I thought it was great. I took it with me to the YMCA to exercise three times a week. I liked it because: (1) it was completely on top of my head, with no cord down to my arm or belt to interfere with exercising; and (2) it has five buttons for pre-set stations, so I could change stations quickly. It worked very well, and it held up to quite a bit of getting banged around as I took it back and forth to the Y in my gym bag. Finally, after almost two years of regular use, it got broken. I had another identical one, unopened in the original package, that I had gotten many months before for someone else, who decided she didn't want it. I tried that one, and it broke for no reason the first time I used it. Then, when I was trying to see why it stopped working, I dropped it a few feet onto a carpeted floor, and the door to the battery compartment broke off, so it was totally junk. Because I had already owned it for eight months, I didn't try to return it. I would be willing to take a chance and buy a third one, hoping it would be good like the first one, rather than bad like the second. But I can't find them for sale in any physical store, and even on-line, I can't find them offered for sale by any company, although there is one individual offering them for sale in the new/used category. I wonder if KOSS still makes them, and if not, why?
The Sirius Satellite Home Kit was very easy to hook up and use. I just plugged in a few connections to my sterio receiver and was in business. I didn't have to buy any other cables.
The MacBook Pro (today's laptops in general) generates a lot of heat. Heat is bad for computers and decreases performance and shortens the lifespan of internal components, so cooling is an important consideration. This stand is all aluminum, so it essentially acts as a giant heat sink for the MacBook. The aluminum skin of the MacBook conducts heat to the stand, and the stand dissipates it into the air.It raises the screen closer to eye level for comfort and correct posture. Ideally, you should have an external keyboard and mouse hooked up also, since using the laptop's keyboard while it's elevated increases strain on your shoulders. Elevating the laptop also allows air to flow under the unit. Before this, I sometimes raised my Mac on top of some paperbacks.I now have 2 of these: one for home and one for the office. $50 may seem a bit pricey, but i think it's worth it. It's one solid piece of aluminum and durable. One little annoyance is the design of the front protrusion. The notch is not wide enough for my preferences (only the width of 1 finger) and requires a bit of attention to open the MB.the picture on Amazon does not show the notch.
Bought this battery after my last one would not hold a charge. Got it in the mail quickly, inserted into my canon sd400, and started shooting again. I've shot about 50 pictures. So far so good.
these are not audiphile quality speakers, however if you are looking for solid in-ceiling speakers that sound good, look nice when installed then you will be happy. i have two pairs used as surround speakers in a 7.1 setup and they are simply great. music in 7 channel stereo is great and with movies in a 7.1 setup they do the job very well. very happy with them and recommend without hesitation
This camera is a great product. Mine didn't leak and I was able to get some great pictures (They aren't perfect but in my opinion they're pretty cool)
The first one I received was defective. The LCD would flicker on and off. I contacted Amazon.com via online and they had me print out a returning label. Paste it on the packaging it came with and within a very short period of time (probably 2 or 3 days) I got my new replacement! -- They must have a fast receiving line!!! It got here faster than when I originally ordered it. LOL! This was my first experience replacing a defective unit from Amazon.com -- so I was very happy on the outcome. Great service!!Now about the unit itself. It is quite nice. It plays all the video formats very well. I am also loving the fact that I can dock my video iPod (which is also black) and I can now view my iPod music videos in a larger scale. Plus I think it plays back DVDs that normally skip or stutter on my home "Philips" DVD Player. I can't explain it. On my home "Philips" DVD player the same DVDs stutter, but this portable unit plays them without a glitch all the way through. My home unit is the DV-260 model (probably over a year old) with the latest firmware -- I think?This unit also plays very well when sending the signal to a screen projector of even 100x100 feet. The quality transfer is superb. I definitely would recommend this unit to photo/video montage services. Plus with the laser lens being so robust with all kinds of discs. It might never skip or stutter even if the discs are a bit scratchy or dusty.The only quirks I got about this unit is that when I am viewing a Divx film. The digital counter is on by default. I have to always turn off the digital counter on the screen with the remote control. It doesn't do this with the iPod Video nor with DVDs (I haven't tried it yet with the SD Card or other formats yet). But with the Divx formats, I have to always turn off the digital counter with the remote control.The other issue is that the battery drains pretty quickly. I think it allows you to playback only one DVD movie and after that you probably got a few more minutes until the unit shuts off by itself. I wish the battery would last a bit longer. I mean at least to playback 2 or 3 films at the very least.I was very happy to have found this model. I was almost getting the newest one they only advertise at philips.com -- I don't know why they don't advertise this one. I love the iPod docking station. Maybe it got rejected because the battery doesn't last that long? Maybe the newest models without the iPod docking station lasts a bit longer, I don't know? But what I do know, is that I am fairly happy with this unit and also quite impressed with amazon.com's customer service. Thank you for replacing this unit so quickly!
I love Legion Somerset...textured ink jet paper. It is superior to other ink jet papers I have used, allowing for results which so closely mimic my watercolors that "even my hairdresser" doesn't know. The heft of the paper, as well, is lovely. Thanks for a great product.
I love this, but don't expect the same results you would get with a top of the line film scanner. You'll have to work a little harder yourself to get the light right. It works great with a light table, or overcast daylight. Sunlight works for dark negatives or slides. Just remember, the color of the light you use will make a difference in the copy. If you use this outside point the lens straight up toward the sky (away from the sun), find a white wall, or hang a white sheet, paper, or card to aim at, and be aware of where your shadow is falling, otherwise you may get some unwanted shadowy background, or muddied color in the copy. I use this with a Coolpix 950 and have had spectacular results with black and white copy negs and good results with both color negs and slides.
I bought this stand to hold my Notion Ink Adam Tablet. The fit is good, but not the best. The Adam is a bit on the thicker side than the Ipad (which this was probably designed for). Overall it makes a great stand for my desk but that's about the only place I could use it.
The Franzus UK-to-US adapter is the only product that you can be sure will accept a polarized two-pin US plug, that is, a plug that has one pin wider than the other so that you can only insert the plug the correct way around. This type of plug is often fitted to hairdryers and other products that might become dangerous if the polarity (live/neutral) is not preserved. Note that the device must be an international device that can operate on 220/240 volts: the adapter is not a transformer. Note also that this is a two-pin adapter: you cannot use it with a three-pin US plug. Many similar products may look, in photographs, as though they accept polarized US plugs; but (based on my experience buying such products) what is shipped is never a polarized adapter.
* OverviewThe e740 provides me with a extremely portable presentation solution with all the goodies offered by Pocket PC 2002 (MP3, PIM, email, VPN, etc)....... There are literally dozens of specialized accessories ... that are not available for the e740. This may change over time...* SlotsThe e740 is a little thicker than some of its competitors ... but does not require a bulky sleeve or additional hardware to use CF and SD cards. Of course, this may not be as much of an issue if you do not use the Compact Flash slot very often ...If you do plan on using Compact Flash cards frequently, this feature alone can save you [amount] over an iPaq (which requires a separately-sold "expansion sleeve").* Expansion PackOne accessory worth mentioning is the [amount] "Expansion Pack". It adds 1 inch to the bottom of the e740 and gives you a USB port and VGA output. I've had little luck getting anything other than a USB keyboard to work with the expansion pack. The VGA output is 800x600 8-bit color or 640x480 16-bit color. The included ATI software will convert your existing Power Point slides (including animation, some fonts, colors, formatting, and graphics) to and from the PDA format. You can even edit your slides directly on the PDA.Other presentation accessories for Pocket PC ... may offer more features or better resolution, but they will cost you at least another [amount] and are less portable. If you're on a budget and want a portable presentation package, this feature alone can make the e740 worth buying.* WirelessWireless ethernet is the e740's where Toshiba spends its marketing dollars. It has an integrated 802.11b wireless card and antenna. There is no additional hardware or software required--just something to connect with. It worked with my Apple Airport Base Station, and a number of Lucent and Cisco enterprise base stations (but there is not a LEAP client I know of). The range is fair, maybe 75% of the range of my laptop using a Lucent WaveLAN PC Card. The wireless card has limited usefulness since it does not have an external antenna port, and drains the battery very quickly.One note--the power-save mode on the wireless card seems to be the biggest source of incompatibilities ...* Screen QualityThe screen is above average when you compare it to models with a similar price, ... It's clear and easy to read indoors, but is almost impossible to read in bright sunlight ... Before you buy the e740, put it side-by-side to a transreflective screen and judge for yourself if the screen is good enough for you.* Battery LifeThe battery life is adequate. I usually get about 1-2 hours of battery life running the screen at FULL brightness, or about 2.5 when running at 75% brightness. I don't know how this compares to other Pocket PC's as most specs are done with brightness at 50% or less. The Wireless card will cut your battery life down by at least 25% or more, depending on range, traffic, and if you can use the power-saving feature. If you plan to use wireless, buy an extra AC Adapter or the extended battery pack.* Problems and BugsA few bugs have yet to be fixed by Toshiba ... Sometimes the buttons will stop responding and requires you to hit the "Record" button for a second. The "Record" button is in a very stupid location, if you use the leather case that's included. It will randomly lose the connection with your desktop for no reason. The headphone jack outputs sound way too loud, even at the lowest volume ... The cord on the cradle is way too short. Battery indicator sometimes doesn't show the right battery level, or simply won't charge the battery.* SoftwareToshiba also includes very little software. All you get is the free Microsoft apps ..., Acrobat Reader, a ... "Home" program, and the ATI Presentation and Video Mirroring software.* CasesAnother problem for me has been the lack of good cases--in particular, a rugged case built for the e740. I *HATE* leather slip cases (which in included), and ... "universal" cases that use straps and Velcro.For now, I'm stuck with a universal Rhino Pack 1100 that uses Velco to attach to the case. The elastic straps cover some of the buttons, screen, and indicator lights. And, I have to yank it out of the case every time I want to sync or recharge (daily). ...
I finally upgraded my Sharp Wizard OZ-9500 organizer,(I know its old!), to a Pocket PC. I shopped and read reviews for months before I bought it... and it's probably the best purchase I've made in a while. Rather than repeat everyone else's comments, I'll ditto them and add the following:-It's not a Palm, it is truly a Pocket PC. -I waited for the iPaq, but didn't like the add-on CF port which added size and $$ to the unit. Casio was too bulky. -HP works flawlessly, Active Sync was easy to install and works by itself. Perfect sync all the time. -Bought a Sandisk 48MB card which is a great option when considering MP3's and Windows Media.The only negative is finding accessories in the store... You'll find things on the net, but things like leather cases, you really want to touch it in a store and try it out. Hopefully this will improve in the near future.Peace
We bought this Garmin as a gift so I can't say for sure how this particular model is, however, we have a Garmin GPS and have been extremely happy with it.
This is a good starter flash and definately cheaper than the previous two I have purchased. The problem is that there is no way to clamp it down to the camera and it easily slides on/off. This makes it easy to remove when I need to store the camera but I have to remember to always make sure to push the flash back into place before taking a picture or it won't flash. It is also much slower to &quot;recharge&quot; between pictures. I have to wait at least a minute between pictures which is next to impossible when photographing children finally doing something cute!
Awesome Camcorder & Camera functions in this lightweight, easy to use camcorder make it a breeze to shoot great memories for a novice like me, right out of the box. This camcorder also has a huge selection of special effects, and options to make really interesting video effects. I love this camcorder!
Verbatim Discs --CDs or DVDs are the BEST! They never fail -- like many others. Any Computer --they work perfectly. I was a mobile DJ for over 20 years -- so I did lots of CD recordings. Stick with Verbatim!
Very nice filter. Ultra Sharp fits nicely no problems at all. I have to say it does a very nice job of deflecting sun rays which can leave awful reflections in pictures.
I just got this in May 2007. I was a still photographer all my life, but now deceided to incorporate videos into my work, so I went straight to the quality camera rather than trying out inexpensive versions, despite being quite a novice when it comes to complicated video camera operations (I'm used to just push/zoom/record when it comes to camcorders).This camera takes great quality footages, and if you're like me (don't know how to operate it to it's full potential), it's still easy enough to use and get a great shot while you're still reading and learning from the manual. I ended up buying the DVD explaining this specific camera, after reading the manual 3 times and found it more complex than I had imagined. Might as well learn all the tricks after investing in this great equipment, right?I tape professional concerts on stage, so 20x zoom is thankful, but sometimes even that's not enough for my work! Does anyone have a suggestion as to which teleconverter attachment I should /can use for this?I also attend red carpet events and interview people at publicized functions. Being a girl, it's bad enough to fight the big boys from the prominent press to grab the celebrity's attention. However, this camera commands attention, and people actually make way for me when I walk around with this professional looking machine. I even succeeded in grabbing Michael Moore and Joan Rivers to talk to my camera for a very brief interview before they had to walk away to the next bigger camera (CNN - had I not been next to their HUGE intimidating camera, perhaps I would have had more time with those celebs? ).The spotlight mode on this camera has been helpful in filming stage performances where my second camera (Sony) I roll simultaneously from another angle can't seem to handle the crazy changes in the stage lighting as well.There's much more upsides, but I think people already know that.The fact that you can adjust just about anything manually makes this camera the bar-none winner!One of the few non-professional camcorder that comes with microphone jack input as well as headphone jack! Both very much appreciated.So, the DOWNSIDE:The still photo capability is nice, but the images come out grainy in higher resolution, but okay in the lower res setting. Outdoor photos faired better. For photography art, stick to your real camera.The manual that comes with the camera is NOT easily deciphered by a novice like myself, when it gets into the deep and technical aspects of customizing the setting (what, why, and how). A novice would probably end up shooting in auto mode (such a pity) due to it's complex programming involved for custom setting.Weight: for a girl (115 lbs), I always need a tripod because it's quite heavy after holding it for 10 min and by the end of the event, my arm/shoulder is aching. However, the image stablizer works fantastically when hand-held.Microphone - invest in external microphone if you're doing serious work. I bought wireless lavs and mics, and I finally get the sounds I'm aiming for. Otherwise, it's great for home video kind of audio (good enough for many cases), with couple of tweekers to enhance it a bit.
This is one of my first lenses, so understand that my experience is that of an amateur somewhat new into DSLR.Regardless of that factor though, it is clear to see that this lens is a very good value for the cost. Comparable lenses in quality cost significantly more money. Comparable lenses in cost suffer from poorer quality.This lens is an EF lens, meaning unlike its EF-S cousins, it will work on all newer Canon models. The EF-S lenses cannot be mounted on a full-frame camera as-is. Thus, for compatibility, it is a good purchase in case you ever want to upgrade your camera (as compared to the 55-250 EF-S lens)The build quality is quite sturdy. It's significantly larger and heavier than the 18-55mm IS kit lens included with my XSi (450d), which feels a little strange as the bulk of the weight is in the lens as opposed to balanced between the lens and camera body. It's not too bad though, since in general you'd be using a second hand to steady the lens.Image Stabilization on this lens is great. I've noticed a significant difference between photos with and without my iS enabled, and have definitely been able to slow the shutter speed down and still take clear photographs.I've only found two flaws with this lens thus far. One is that the manual focus ring is slightly loose--it's very easy to rotate, though that really isn't an issue for me since I hold the lens slightly closer to the body. (and generally keep in autofocus anyway) Secondly, I have noticed a slight tendency to hunt for focus when in dark situations. It's not terrible, but on a couple of occasions I have switched to manual to get a better focus.All in all though, the lens is quite sharp, the image quality is good, and though I haven't tested it that thoroughly yet, the bokeh seems to be nice as well.I strongly recommend this lens for anyone looking to extend the focal range of your lens collection, especially if you are starting new with the 18-55mm IS kit lens like I was. However, keep in mind the additional size and weight, which are pretty significant considering the kit lens' light plastic build.
I used to print the email humor that was worth saving and carry hard copies on visits to my 86-year-old dad. He still has a sharp mind and a great sense of humor, and we'd have a good laugh together when I got around to digging them out of my computer case - but when I saw the Presto on Martha Stewart around Christmas, it was clearly a better solution. Now I just forward the best emails to Dad's inbox, and he gets them right away; we share the laugh on the phone the same evening, and if I don't have much time to talk, I know I've at least brightened his day by that much. My sister down the street from him has a home-based business; I do her billing on a web-based system and email the invoices to Dad's Presto, so she can pick up the hard copies while she's over at this house. I also use it to share other correspondence with them, and I've shared the address with trusted family friends who send humor and short notes to Dad too. So the Presto has been getting daily use for about 3 months now, and it's still on the first ink cartridge despite printing lots of colorful cartoons & photos. The print quality is good, the online tool makes it simple to manage - and you should see my dad sit up in his chair when it starts printing! Thanks HP, great product. Totally makes up for that awful Pavilion laptop I had before I converted to Mac! :-)
Not to mention that you get more than just the Micro-SD disk! GREAT PRICE FOR ALL THAT IS OFFERED! I originally had a 16 MB and upgraded to the 2 GB, what a significant difference! Product is highly recommended!!!
la cantidad de fotos que se pueden tomar sin que las bater&iacute;as se agoten es impresionante.
This is what I needed all along. This flash is so easy to use and comes with 2 color filters which are great to use indoors. The Flash bracket that comes with it is also a great piece of hardware to have. A def. must buy for anyone serious about taking great photos!See my pictures at:www.myspace.com/davidjwright1
I'm glad I waited to spend money on a PDA. This is the 2nd generation of this model with a better camera that even shoots video with sound (something I was not aware of). The new Palm OS 5.0 looks and works with ease and this thing will even turn on your tv. It's expandable and has a slot for a much needed Memory Stick if you're going to also want to use this as an MP3 player. Some reviews squak about the battery life, but considering the vibrant color display and sound capabilities, I have no complaints. I put in the the charger cradle daily when I get home and so far I have not been inconvenienced. I'm still new to the PDA world and it's going to be a while before I'm taking advantage of all that this thing can do, BUT, until then, this is the BEST toy I've had so far. :) Make it an early Christmas for yourself, and I recommend getting the 128 MB Memory Stick.
This product arrived as promised in the time frame promised. It arrived in excellent condition. The only problem I had was installing the product with Windows 7. We had to contact the manufacturer for assistance. But we were able to resolve the issue and successfully install the print server. Also, this may have been addressed in the product description - I probably assumed that it would work with Windows 7 with no issues. Everything is working great!
It's a nice speaker set, except for one huge problem, no separate volume control for the subwoofer. That is a dealbreaker, because there are sometimes you want to lower the bass, and it's not possible. I'm upgrading to a similar class of speakers but with a subwoofer control.
This is a good product that has held up well for my wife for over a year. It holds her 15 inch Dell laptop and she uses it roughly 3-4 times a week. The color hasn't come off even though I though it would when she first bought it. Fits other items well and generally works great.
This product had two major drawbacks: First, the ESP, which is represented to be 120 seconds, is much much shorter for standard audio CDs. That is supposed to be 10sec/40sec. However, it is the shortest 40 seconds I have ever experienced. Moreover, the included instructions, online user guide and telephone tech. support are all inaccurate as to how that function is used. (It's not a switch, it's in the user preferences menu).The second problem is battery life. I got through 2.5 CDs with the included alkaline batteries.All in all, you would probably be better off spending a little more money to get a better product.
Have to join the bandwagon. I was skeptical, since other IR extender solutions were so expensive and complicated. But, wow, got it in just a couple days, plugged it in, charged it for a few minutes, popped it into the remote and it worked perfectly, first time, no fiddling, no wires. The space-ship looking unit is ok, but for a cleaner A/V look I operated on my home theatre box, installed the tiny IR remote directly into the system cabinet and am hiding the UFO in a closet.
The U2 is the best flash memory digital music player on the market.Pros: VERY solid construction; easy user interface; great manual (the one you download, not the puny one that comes in the package); many accessories included; cool display; good 'phones.Cons: Writes files SUPER slow. Rechargeable battery is built in, not removeable. USB cable doubles as recharger, but it's slow. Normal plug-in-the-wall-outlet battery recharger is available, but costs extra.
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I was looking for a pair of speakers to mount on the eave above my deck. Based on the reviews and the unbelievable price ...with free shipping I gave these a shot. I was not looking to shake the earth, just to enjoy moderately loud music on my deck and in my backyard. I'll agree that the brackets are a bit on the flimsy side, but as soon as I hooked everything up I was flat out astounded at the rich sound quality .... Sound quality is comparable to our ... Cambridge Soundworks ensemble speakers in the living room. I am especially thrilled about the lack of directionality (imaging?) as I was worried that I would have to mess with the balance a lot to get good stereo sound depending on where I was standing relative to the speakers but it is not a problem at all. I'd buy them again in a second!
i'm just a beginner but overall this camera works fine for me. it was a little hard getting used to the pixel settings for sharp clear pictures. but once i figured them out this camera and all the acessories are just great.
Sure, it is gonna take a dent out of your wallet, but this thing is incredible. It holds so much music (1000 songs), on an eight hour battery life, with a small, sexy case of your color. Some say you should just shell out $50 more and get a regular iPod with 4000+ songs, but if you don't have 400+ CD's or need that many songs, go to an apple store. Once you've used this thing, you'll fall in love with it.
Sharp Aquos LC20S7U 20" LCD TVExcellent value. Top-notch picture, sound, design, and customer service.
I bought two players at Best Buy for an excellent price. Both worked well and were easy to operate. However, both units stopped functioning within 10-20 hours of total playing time over 8-10 weeks. I have sent both back for repairs under warranty but am not optimistic about their prospects for longevity, given the large number of people who have written in with complaints. The warranty only lasts for 90 days. Be sure to keep your receipt to obtain service under the warranty. I would not buy this product again and am very disappointed that trusty Polaroid would besmirch its good name with this poor quality product.I'm back now, a year later, and one of the two replacements broke again--disc doesn't spin. What a loser of a product!And now back months later that the second replacement broke.
I needed this cable to rescue data off of 2 old IDE drives after the old HP 510 died and this item did the trick. Set the jumpers to slave on the drives, plugged it into the new W7 machine and it worked straight away. Copied all the old data and iTunes libraries over to the new machine without a single hiccup. The documentation was included (I didn't need it in the event, but it is included).a great item at a great price!
I primarily use this with TriX 400 on my Nikkor 50mm f1.8 and the filter threads fit just right (I've had problems with Tiffen filter threads in the past). So far I haven't seen any distortion.Though it does take getting used to looking through the view finder when it's all red, but that comes with any color filter. Results are, as expected, great.
You can not go wrong with the iRiver H10. It gives a great package for the money that you spend. It takes some time to get used to using Windows Media Player to put your songs on the player, but once you do, its pretty easy. The controls are easy to navigate. It is deffinatly better than the IPods, even though there are not that many accessories for it.
I read Bryant's review and still decided to buy this case. BIG MISTAKE!!! I have to have my ipod sent for repairs now for the same reason as him. The ipod does not connect to the computer properly and it will not turn off or reset. I would much rather have scratches on my ipod. I do not recommend this product; spend some time to research a good case.
I love this 400 disc changer, sure it takes time to load a disc, but it keeps the discs safe and scratch free, I might buy another one or 2 I collect TV shows onto DVD much better to have them where they are safe and usable. Don't let the negative reviews put you off this is the thing I have been dreaming about and at a price that is great.
I purchased the Manfrotto 190XPROB about a year ago. It is nicely constructed with good features. Just beware that at the cost of its light weight construction it cannot hold larger lenses as well as other more expensive tripods. If you are just getting into photography and don't plan on purchasing 300mm and up lenses then this product will please you greatly. Just know that wind and weight will negatively affect this products performance. Spend some money on a good head to go with it... You can always move your tripod head to a new tripod as your needs change.Good Luck!Here is an example of pretty nice Ball Head:Giottos MH-1000 Large Ball Head with Independent Panning Lock with Built-in MH652 Quick Release - Supports 22 lbs
I'm using this to power dual amps with a 0 gauge power wire. The transparent plastic shell removes to show the screws which holds your wires in place. Works great!
This case was deceivingly small based on the picture. OK for small items but it doesn't want to stand in place and anything top heavy pulls it over. I should have paid more attention to the dimensions in the specifications.
I have two Westinghouse LCM-22w2 monitors of which both are dead just after the warranty was over. One stopped working while it was under warranty (customer service is very bad, they told me that because I used it in my home office the warranty did not cover it because I was using it for commercial applications and that was not covered under warranty) and Westinghouse sent me a new replacement but it has stopped working now as well. I have learned my lesson, let Westinghouse stick to making power plants because they cant seam to make decent electronics.
This printer works great until you get about halfway through the toner cartridge and it keeps giving you a toner low warning and refuses to print. You have to then take the cartridge out, shake it and put it back in. It will do this about every other page. It is a complete scam to make you buy more toner when you don't in fact need it. Unbelievably unethical. Running a printer with low toner does nothing to damage the printer itself, so stopping the printer from printing when the toner is "low" is only to make you buy more of their ink.If you have the opportunity to buy another printer with similar qualities, go with something else. While there may be "fixes" to this toner low issue, it's extremely frustrating when you need to print something and it keeps forcing you to stop because the the toner is low.Read other reviews, they'll reference this issue as well. Extremely frustrating.
I recently ordered a camera case and when it came in the mail I realized it was a little bigger than I thought it was, so I contacted the company to see if there were any special instructions for returning the item (in my experience when you order something online there are almost always return instructions on the receipt with your order, but there were none). They emailed me with the address for the return and mentioned there would be a 20% re-stocking fee tagged on. While they tell me it is stated in their return policy (and I did not argue that is was), I think it is the most ridiculous idea. There are many other places I could have ordered from that would not have charged me this extra fee.....now I know and will certainly take my business elsewhere. While this particular order was a small purchase and 20% is a relatively small amount of money, I would NOT want to be charged 20% on a larger electronic purchase!
the company sent me a great product, at a great price. im glad there is an ebay to shop around for great deals.
First of all, I considered the size of this scanner because my space is limited having a printer, fax machine, phone, etc. Why would I need a big box on top of my desk that I will use seldomly ? True, it is slow, but if you are not in the scanning business why do you need the expensive, fast scanner.Quality is as good as the expensive scanner we have in the office. It is not blurry at all ! Again, this is not for professional use. I will not make 24x36 prints nor publish this. All I need it for is to share photos with friends and family, which I think the manufacturer intended it for.So, for me, it does deserve a high mark, esp. because this is least bulky of all scanners I have seen.
I've owned my fair share of FM transmitters over the years. I've owned 2 Griffins, 1 Belkin, 1 Monster and now this Satechi.. It's very important that you read my review completely if you're considering buying one, especially if you've used any other FM transmitters in the past.FM transmitters are what I consider to be a necessary evil if your main goal is to get music from a portable device playing through your car stereo and you have no other options, ie. integration into your vehicle's sound system through some sort of line level input..The other transmitters I've used have been mediocre at best.. I don't live in a large Urban area but would always get bleed thru and static when driving around.. I can tell you that this more than likely won't be the case with the Satechi.. When I first unboxed it and plugged it in, the frequency that it was tuned to was 107.9.. which just happened to be a local radio station.. which also happened to be the radio station I was currently listening to.. the Satechi completely took over that frequency! I was able to listen to music on that frequency with only a SLIGHT hint of static.. when I then tuned to a unused frequency the music was flawless.. transmission was in stereo, loud and perfectly clear.. and the added benefit of connecting over bluetooth was the icing on the cake..I had a few issues getting used to it in the beginning after pairing... for instance, if the bluetooth on my iPhone wasn't turned on when I plugged in the Satechi, after a short time it stops trying to connect so you have to press the button on the front to put it back in connect mode (after turning on bluetooth on your phone).. if you leave the device powered on and exit the vehicle with your bluetooth device (my 12v power source is always on) you have to press the button on the Satechi to re-connect when you get back in the vehicle..Now, here's the only real negative of the device, but for me it's fully acceptable.. due to the strength of the transmitter (which is very important to me) the device actually interferes with other radio stations on different frequencies to the point I have to unplug the device when listening to the radio..To sum up, the sound quality is excellent, the transmitter strength is outstanding and the bluetooth connection is a great plus.. I would highly recommend the device. Do not waste your money on Griffin, Belkin or others, you will be disappointed.
The HDMI cord I purchased did not work with my mac computer through the Minidisplay adapter that I had also purchased. There seems to be an issue between the cord and the adapter which will not let it work. However, SF Planet sent me an additional cable at no cost to me when I emailed them about the problem. Once I tried this HDMI cord and found that the problem still existed, I emailed SF again. They provided me with a refund within 2 days. Even though I didn't get the item working, they were helpful in resolving my problems. I highly recommend buying from SF planet if you are just using this cord with HDMI to HDMI but if you are using any type of adapter I would pass on this.
I just got the remote and configured it (20min), Best thing ever. I have tried other remotes and NONE have worked and precise as this one. great buy....
Item was delivered two business days after ordering, via normal shipping. Product was received undamaged, & in original packaging. Product performs exactly as advertised. Anyone shopping for CD-RW "Music" CD's should strongly consider purchasing this item.
Great product. This thing lasts forever and doesn't seem to lose a charge once properly conditioned. Definitely recommend to those E-400/410/420 users who want more life from their batteries.
The photo on the product shows an original Sony Battery. I paid the high price for this item because I didn't want any hassles with 3rd party batteries. Nothing on the order page indicates it is a 3rd party battery. The battery I received is a 3rd party battery and will not charge in the camera. It does work in the camera, so I'm just going to buy a cheap charger and use that. The product shown here is not the one you will receive. Just buy a cheaper 3rd party battery and you'll be better off than getting one from this deceptive page.
I have been wondering which color-reference product to buy for some time.Both of these color fans show pantone color and their corresponding cmyk colors values (or closest possible match).It's a good tool to take to client meeting and decide if and when it is worth splurging on the pantone color.And also as reference for me since I am not exactly sure how perfectly my monitor is calibrated. This way there are no surprises.This is exactly what I was looking for. I only wish that it had a case to protect it, since I like to carry it to meetings with me.
It should be noted that replacing the battery voids your warranty, but chances are, if you're buying it now, the warranty has long expired. It should be also noted that replacing your iPod nano (1st gen) battery does require soldering skills. I suggest you practice before proceeding.I was hoping to squeeze out a few more months out of my nano, but I guess that was wishful thinking. This battery is quite low-quality. When I installed it into my iPod nano, it got extremely hot. I double checked the wiring, so I was sure that I had installed it correctly. I doubt it even charged.It's a low-cost repair, but your results may vary.
dog bark is continuous not real sounding since it goes very fast. I am sure most people would know its not a dog So i bought a dog that at least looks intimidating My real dog a bull mastiff has a great bark weighs 90 lbs and when he is outside he lets anyone on the property know hes there---Glad I rescued him from the Humane society because Roscoe (dog) is what this machine does not sound like Get a real dog rather than waste your money on this stubit item
I gave these stands 5 stars because they are exactly as advertised. Heavy weighted base makes them very stable. They were packaged well and delivered on time. Works well with my Bose Cinemate II system. Set up was easy, but takes about 15-20 minutes as the instructions are mostly pictures.
Fits a Mac Mini 2,1 perfectly!!!!!RAM Type: PC2-5300 DDR2 Min. RAM Speed: 667 MHzDetails: Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMMs. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the polycarbonate Intel Mac mini models? How much RAM of what type do they support?
I wish the batteries were cheaper. They seem to have short life for powering lasers.
The price was right, but I got what I paid for. (Note - I did not buy this mouse form the supplier listed here, but from a closeout store, and at a much lower price.) This mouse works fine, but has several features that I feel make it a poor choice, even at a reduced price. There is a small "magnification" button, which I never use, so while this might be a useful feature, for me, it just takes up space. I am not considering this as a negative feature, just not a very positive one. I found the following to be negative features. (1) The USB receiver is huge and sticks out from the computer by 2 inches. This makes it prone to damage and not suitable for a laptop computer that one might use in tight spaces or for traveling. A more modern mouse has a USB receiver that stick out by only about of an inch or less, and can therefore be left in position at all times. (2) The scroll wheel turns freely, with no click stops. This is OK if you want to spin it rapidly, but it makes any very fine movement very difficult. (3) There is no on/off switch. To turn it off you have to remove the USB receiver and put into the mouse. If you leave the sensor in place, as I do, the battery lasts only about 4-6 weeks. All in all, I wish I had purchased a more modern mouse. I am giving the mouse two stars because it does work, but I feel that there are so much better products on the market that I cannot rate it higher. This might have been state of the art many years ago, but it is not in 2010.
In my opinion this recorder offers everything you need if you use microcassettes. This model like the one below it offers a separete microphone input and the built in mic. 2 recording speeds and the actual ac adaptor. Yes, Sony is a bit greedy with their proprietary ac adaptor inputs in just about everything they sell, but you don't have to pay full price at Amazon to get the whole package. For my needs this is perfect and at Amazon, competetition drives price.
This is a great product for the price. Good audio quality, but the detachable face is cheaply made. what do you expect for $125? Overall, I would recommend this if you're not a hardcore audio person.
I was quite pleased once I received this screen. Please note it is my "first" screen. I used an off white wall in the past and must say the projector came to life with this screen. The tube is metal and if you have one of those nice levels with a magnet built in, it makes hanging a breeze. The down side is the tube is a gloss finish and reflection of light from the projector touching it will be highlighted and noted. The end caps are plastic but seem to be made quite well. Note again, if you mount to the wall this screen is right on the wall. Even trim around a door or a painting on the wall will become a problem. I suggest the hangars for up to 6 inch clearance.I purchased the M120UWH2 and the screen worked perfectly for me. The weight of 23 pounds is spread pretty far and seems to be no problem with a few anchor screws, although I would have liked to see an option for a center hangar. The screen has a nice heavy feeling and I have not seen the horizontal lines others have. Once hanging open, it appears smooth as glass. I have no warping on ends with mine at this time. I probably have opened and close the screen 100 times already with no problems and stoping at varied heights. You will not regret getting one of these screens if your coming off the wall. Only fault I find, is the tube gloss color so make sure to mount high enough to avoid contact. A "flat" tube color would have been a better choice along with included hangars(additional 25.00-35.00 cost) which would make it a 5 star winner to "me". Oh, mine also shipped by "truck" and took an appointment to get it.
This product is good. Pitty no more faster only 6 MB/sec at least. I use it on my Canon S5IS in order to have more video capacity. Works great until now. I also use it on my Nikon D40x. If you are looking for more speed sure you would have to paid more.
Great product! I am a musician and can transfer my demos from an 8 track to a cd. It comes with Real Jukebox! Which can rip your cd's. It is a fun product and I use it everyday. I especially like the fact that I can transfer vinyl and tapes with ease. Small and compact I love the great sound you get from the MP3's!!! THUMBS UP!!!
The price for a 1 gb MP3 player is very good, but I was disappointed in the construction of this Sony product. I recognize the Sony brand for quality, and was therefore disappointed at the flimsy construction of the operating switch. It was quite difficult to switch back and forth between the FM radio player and the MP3 player functions. Many times the switch "slid" betweem these functions. Meaning you are listing to the radio one minute and a digital song the next. Perhaps I had a uniquely misfunctioning product, but in general I would stay away from the Bean. I returned this product within one week of owning it.
Over all not a bad mouse. The only reason that I cannot give it five stars is the left & right click buttons were stiff when the mouse was new. The buttons have loosed up over time. I love the ability to add or subtract weight in the mouse. I prefer a heavier mouse and the G5 fits the bill.
So this was my first purchase on Amazon and they were great! This TV is a great tv. The picture is amazing. I was reading about this tv and some people were saying the sound isn't that good. At first it really isn't that good, but if you go into settings you can adjust it and allow some time to burn in make it sound pretty good. If you are going to get this tv you really should have a surround sound setup though. One issue I have with the tv is that the screen is really flexible and can distort the picture if the tv isn't perfectly level. All I had to do to correct the issue was apply just a small amount of pressure on the very top of the tv and the screen reset itself to reveal a perfect picture. Overall it has been a great set and I would buy it again if I needed to.
Perfect for lightweight travel without having to take the entire camera bag. Worth the price.
There's probably not much I can add to all the reviews that have been left for this printer except to say that if you want great print quality FAST then this is the printer for you.There's no fax though so if you have a small business office you probably don't want this printer.Don't buy it expecting to print via a bluetooth connection right out of the box. There's a separate adapter that you have to buy for that.I got this after my MP390 died after a lot of use. Canon still has my vote as my best printer. I shop for cost per page and speed the MP600 fills the bill.
Have been using this on my Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 for video. I've had a few scenes that had glares on them but other than that it does the job just fine.
I got this camera for my son, and we know how well most kids take pictures. The reviews don't lie, you need a very steady hand, full daylight, and even then you MIGHT get an ok picture. Don't waste your time on this.
I have owned my SanDisk Sansa E260 for a few years now and have never had a problem with it or the Inspire chargers (both 120v and 12v). Both chargers work without problem. It was a great buy and wouldn't hesitate to buy another. I have loaded MP3's, music videos, and even a movie or two using the converter program and they all worked great. The 2 gig micro SD card limit is no problem, I load many genre's on them and play them when I like. Yes the battery can be changed too. A real plus over the other products where the battery is static until it dies, then you have to rely on the 120v or 12v adapter. SanDisk, put the replaceable batteries in all of your products.
The card installed nicely on my Dell Inspiron, butthe installation hung on my HP Pavilion (severalpeople have described similar experiences).Updated drivers on the website didn't work either.Interesting neither Linksys nor HP have mentionedthis in their support databases. Given the numberof responses this can't be a fluke.
I've owned this player for just over 6 months. It worked pretty well (although a bit buggy) until yesterday when the display on the player started displaying gibberish. Now, it won't work at all. Of course, just after the warranty has expired.
These are simply superb. No, they are not the Sennheiser 650's which I also own and cost a few hundred. But for less than forty dollars they offer true hi-fidelity. I bought a refurbished pair and they are fine. Buy them while you can. My understanding is that they are out of production. Well, what are you waiting for?
First I want to explain because I have bought Telemania products at wholesale for years. When a item usually first comes out it looks like a computer type picture. A lot of manufacturers do this. Pictures are not exactly easy to get from this manufacturer. Well this is an updated photo I have inserted as of October 7.2010. I also bought this for my 2 girls and they love it. This particular lamp is no longer in production. so it is now a cool collectible or will be soon. The Lamp is NOT dark purple, it is like a pink color and the shade is a pink/ rose color. Please veiw the pic I have inserted.
I kept getting an error saying that there was no dial ton
The product arrived safely and intact. It worked like it should have when it arrived. We are very happy with the purchase, the delivery and the price. Thank you.
I got my Celestron 130 SLT last month and am extremely happy with it. For the price, it's a great scope and the goto software was pretty easy to get the hang of. The sky mapping software that comes with the scope is also a great help and easy to use. A few caveats: Buy the AC power cord....otherwise you'll need new batteries every night. You'll need to reset the date/time on the goto computer every night.....it doesn't remember date/time between uses. It takes a few tries to get proficient with the three star align....it works pretty well, but you need to make sure you've setup your location and the date/time correctly. This scope isn't weighted and is very light. This causes it to shake a LOT when you touch it (i.e. when you're focusing). It takes a few seconds for it to stabilize after any adjustment. Some people weight the tripod tray to add stability. The focuser could have a finer adjustment. It takes a very steady hand to get optimal focus. The scope doesn't come with a Barlow lens, which is a necessity for this scope. You'll want to get one right away. The scope does have a 2" eyepiece adapter, which is unusual and a really nice feature on a starter scope such as this. It's worth buying a 2" eyepiece for wide views. I didn't find the NexStar PC driver software very useful (after buying the $15 cable to use it). Instead, I downloaded a trial version of the pricey NexRemote software, which allowed me to operate the scope from my laptop much more easily. These caveats are all very minor, as this is a solid scope with better optics and software than the alternatives. In short, the scope was way better than cheap toy scopes I'd used and all reviews I read said it had great optics for the price with very few problems/annoyances. I got a great view of Jupiter and its moons the first night I used it. After I got the hang of it, I started checking out Messier Objects, including the brighter galaxies and nebulae, which are easily recognizable with this scope. I'm extremely pleased with it and I'm very glad I got this scope instead of comparable competing scopes, which all seem to have serious issues per the various reviews I've read.
It's an excellent mouse, the accuracy and precision are amazing BUT my fingers get claustrophobic sitting in the grooved-out mouse buttons. I also didn't care for the location of the thumb buttons. I had to go back to my MX518 because I found this mouse uncomfortable in my hand. But the quality of the Razer Plasma is top-notch, that's for sure!
Like a lot of other reviewers, product is easy to install and speed is fast.It's a charm, but only when you're not making config changes.My gripe to share is that I'm using it with a cable modem (Comcast) and LinkSys routers (this is my second LinkSys) need to reboot if i) I reboot the cable modem; or ii) I modify the IP settings of the router.I did NOT have to do this rebooting with my D-Link and Netgear routers.This rebooting itself is not such a big deal. However, the pain adds up because the LinkSys management utility (the one when I go to 192.168.1.1) doesn't let me reboot the router from the screen. That means I have to physically plug/unplug the unit each time I make configuration changes. This is inconvenient since I installed the router in another part of the house, while I work in another room. The management utilities from D-Link and NetGear allows me to reboot the router, even thru wireless.Thus the reason I don't give this 5 stars.
What a disappointment. I received this as a Christmas gift. This item is NOT compatible with the 2nd or 3rd generation ipod Nano. You can put the ipod in the docking station but it is loose and moves around every time you adjust it.There is a very small green sticker on the box stating "Free adapter available" as the nano adapter included in the box is for 1st generation nano only. But, as another reviewer reported, the website for the company is not active. I found Altec Lansing's technical support number on line (800- 258-3288) and waited 20 minutes to get what seemed to be a lazy, unsympathetic customer service rep. I have low confidence that he got my name & address correct and the company does not give reference #'s for calls. He claimed to be sending out the 2nd generation nano adapter but stated it would take 3 weeks, which will be beyond the 30 day return policy with amazon.com in the event it doesn't work or doesn't arrive (my gift was purchased in early December). What a mess. Nano buyers beware!On top of that, this item is heavy and bulky with no handle for carrying and no remote. The kickstand to set it down falls over more than it should (especially when I have to press on my nano that is not docked properly). The sound quality seems good and I like that it is portable with batteries.
I was amazed by the excellent print/graphics quality of this all in one printer. The overall design is a work of art of form and function. I use it to print cd jewel case inserts downloaded from itunes, and downloaded sheet-music as well as copying important personal documents. the great look and ease of use is astonishing.
I am so pleased with this purchase. I was unable to find this product anywhere, even through Sirius! It was just as described and for a great price! Thank you Amazon!
The 2005 Escape with CD changer (Mach 300) is compatible with this device. Just press the say button and you are on your way. The hardest part was figuring out how to remove the stereo, and there's a trick to that. Guides are online.The device sounds great. It's like the jack is built in. Why don't car manufacturers put aux inputs in by default? It just makes Ford look bad.
It didn't work.I purchased the Buffalo Network USB 2.0 Print Server to connect my HP DeskJet to my network. I worked with the Buffalo Tech Support for over an hour, they could not get it to work. The tech support person recommended that I return it and buy an HP Print Server! Buying this product was a waste of time and money.
I had Samsung 512MB MP3 player. Comparing to Samsung, this one can't organize the list. But everything else is good. easy to use.
I've used mine for only a day -- time will tell how indestructible it is. But it appears to be well made and it's easy to set up and fold down. I love it.
I bought this camera prior to going on deployment in the Navy back in 1997 (I think). The camera was to replace my father's Minolta X-370 that I had used for years. I liked the available features and the price.The camera has performed admirably over the last several years. Whether used for astral photography or high speed/low light action it does everything that I need it to do and does it well. I've taken pictures that were nothing short of spectacular in many ways.The Rebel G's fully automatic mode is adequate for good pictures and shooting multiple objects, especially if shooting in a hurry. The portrait and close-up mode both work wonderfully. I've used this camera and the 35-80 mm lens to take pictures of flowers from about 8 inches that came out splendid. I've also taken landscapes from the top of Mount Mitchell and been similarly impressed.The automatic focus is quick and accurate, with a few exceptions that are easily compensated for by the user. The auto focus is simply not reliable when tracking moving objects and seems to have difficulty with light-colored objects in front of a solid white background. I have not found this to be a concern or challenge in taking good pictures.In nearly all cases, the automatic exposure has been dead on, with the only exception being extremely low light conditions, which most users aren't likely to be worried about. I've used both print film and slide film (which requires much more accurate exposure) and the auto exposure has been right almost every time. Occasionally, the colors/shadows around a person when taking a slide exposure can fool the auto exposure. Most users won't worry about this because not many people shoot on slide film. Under low light conditions, regardless of film ISO being used, it's best to simply go with the manual settings and overexpose 1 to 2 stops. This is easy to do because of the exposure meter in the viewer bar.Recently, my camera required some minor work. It was scratching the negatives as they passed through the body. I sent it out for repair, and the pressure plate (which serves to hold the negative flat and at the correct focusing point) was adjusted. Well, I ran two rolls of film through and had them developped to check the repair. Initially, I thought that the camera still had issues (leaving very faint lines on top of picture, but only under low-light with 800 speed film), but I discovered that the culprit was a bad shop (they were scratching my negatives and probably their printer was low on ink, creating the faint lines I saw. Total cost of repair was 65 dollars.Please note that I've had this camera for several years, and it's been to Europe once, the Virgin Islands twice, dropped a few times, rained on more, left out in the cold overnight for celestial photography, and travelled with me up and down the eastern seaboard, all the while taking several thousand shots.I strongly recommend this camera to anyone considering it, but would also recommend evaluating the newer Rebel T2 and K2 at the same time. If you can get this one on a deal well below retail and it appears to be in good shape, I would expect it to be a worthwhile investment.
so i was all "hey rio rocks...lemme get this."but no. it sucks battery power like a.... yeah. this thing angers me! i'm going to take a bat to it, like in office space. i have to put batteries in twice a day. TWICE A DAY. and i use it less than 3 hours a day. it skips constantly and ...i really HATE this thing. it is by far the worst purchase i have ever made. GO, SAVE YOURSELVES!!
I bought this for recording Indian classical lessons and the playback quality is amazing. You should not however try to copy the mp3 file directly - read using a tool like Cool Edit, and then convert to mp3 or wma.
Since my purchase of the Sony DCR-TRV10 camcorder earlier this year, I found that the 640x480 resoution wasn't enough for all of my digital imaging needs. The CyberShot DCS-S50 not only takes excellent pictures on it own, but is an excellent companion to this digital camcorder. The memory sticks are interchangeable between the Camcorder and the CyberShot. Since the DSC-S50 has higher resolution capability I can take my still images stored on the Memory Stick from the camcorder and increase their resolution with the CyberShot without having to first download them to my PC. (keep in mind that your Sony Memory Stick must have enough space to add these higher resolution images, also remember, high res. means higher memory consumption) These two products also share the same rechargeable battery pack, lens size (.37mm), memory sticks and recharger. Since my earlier camcorder purchase, I have aquired more Memory Sticks and after market zoom and wide angle lens. All of these devices are interchangeable.The main reason that I didn't go ahead and purchase the DCS-S70 (3.3 Megapixel) was the incompatibilty between lens and sizes. This DCS-S50 (2.1 Megapixel) made a lot more sense once you weighed in the interchangeability factor.I am pleased that this manufacturer decided to maintain this compatability an allow me to enhance my digital photography collection.I also agree with some others and wish it had a supplemental fixed view finder like the DSC-S70, for bright sun and very low light occasions. But all in all, I believe it is an excellent digital camera value.
I bought this printer along with another printer and a keyboard at a garage sale for a total of $5. It works well even on photos but it is slow!
This cd/dvd drive works great on my UMPC! It's cheaper than the Targus one, it only needs 1 usb port and it gets it's power through that so there aren't any extra power cables, it's very thin and light, AND it includes the software needed to play DVDs, burn CDs, etc. Plus, I like the "clam shell" way that it opens, rather than the fragile tray that pops out. Highly recommend!
I am totally sold on this antenna, I cannot believe how great the picture quality and reception is. I am 35-50 miles from the major stations and I am getting excellent pictures on all of them. I also installed a CM 360 rotator but I rarely have to use it, I point it north and still pick up stations 40 miles south in the same position. Paired with a new 50" PLASMA tv the quality is beyond compare. I highly recommend this antenna, don't waste your time putting it in your attic. Mine is mounted about 35 feet up.
I love the D20!! The lens that comes with the kit is not as bad as posted. Look above at pics I posted last night in the photo share area above. It is really what you do with it. It is small, light weight, which is a plus. It isn't an L lens, but it is worth having fun finding it's plus's. It is a fun lens to start out with if you have just started your Canon lens collection and have no other lens to work until you get better. Someone just starting with an SLR camera could do fine with this set, or with the Rebel XT and this lens. I just purchased the Canon 70-300 IS USM DO Zoom Lens and haven't had time to really put it to the test yet, but so far I really like the size and am looking forward to investigating its abilities and possibilities for the Motocross track. So if you are wondering if you should purchase just the body or the kit, I would say if you are starting with Canon and don't have a wide zoom lens as yet, don't be swayed by the pros to not buy the kit. For an extra $70, the kit is great and you will always have a pretty good little, light weight, backup. I have used it for a week while waiting for my new lenses to arrive and have had a great time. The camera of course has been alot of the fun too. I started with the Rebel XT. At first, I thought I wanted a smaller camera, but then found that the bigger lenses made holding the XT too hard for a long time. My hands are not big, I am a lady, but it still didn't feel right, so I exchanged it for the D20. I am glad I did. I love the ease of use and changing settings as I think it is easier than the Rebel. Also the D20 is faster and I have really noticed that. As for the kit lens, if you are going to walk around for a long time and don't want to have the weight of a richer lens sometimes, this will work quite well as it is an 18-55, which is a nice range for just fun stuff. As for the camera: I have just changed from another name brand manufacturer, which I have been with for sometime and am so happy for the change. I never expected I would switch from ----- to Canon, but am sooo happy I did. :>)
I purchased the H1000 for my home theater and it works well once i got it configuredwith all my equipment. I have B&K, Sony, and a FIOS HD DTV box and all were supported. I could not get the software to talk to my remote using a VISTA laptop and had to use an iMac to get it to work. It took several configurations to get it right but that is as much to do with the way i have my system set upas with the software. I would say your average electronics fan will have no problem, however, if you are not comfortable with electronics and manuals, do bother trying.
I bought this converter a few years ago and it has worked perfectly for me.For the reviewers complaining that it doesn't play their 8mm tapes, they need to learn to read better. The product description clearly states that it is a VHS-C converter. To my knowledge there is no 8mm/Hi8 to VHS converter on the market, they are two different widths.If you are looking for a cheap decent converter then this one will work just fine. I used mine to convert all of my old VHS-C tapes to digital media.
Nice filter, stunning packaging both from Tiffen and from the vendor. Have just ( Today!!) sold 6 pictures to a local gallery, and two used the 23A filter to make stunning cloudscapes in black and white digital pics.
Broke after two years. Repaired under warranty. Broke again in a year while two months out warranty. Paid for repair and shipping. Monitor came back with terrible diffranctions, garbage colors etc. I'm not even sure they sent back my monitor, instead they sent probably somebody else's trouble.Time to put Samsung on the no-buy brand list.
I have owned these about a year now.-Well Made-Good frequency response-comfortable-fair price for quality-allow external sounds to be heard (this is good for me, but maybe bad for others)-lifetime warranty with registrationI have a pair of Bose triport headphones, ultimate ears stuido3's, and Shure e2c. I pick up the portapros every single time by preference.The in-ear type block out other noises if you want that, but for me this is one of the nice features of the portapro. I can turn the music on medium and still hear if somebody is driving up behind me, trying to talk to me or trying to kicking down my door. If I set the music low I liken it to having a conversation with somebody and the music is in the background. As somebody that is very critical of everything I buy, I can say these exceeded my expectations.I thought I would like the in-ear type, but they are uncomfortable and if the seal in your ear canal is not perfect they have very poor frequency response.If you are looking for a nice pair of affordable headphones quit looking and buy portapros. Once you get them go to Koss' website and register them for a lifetime warranty. Bam... you are set with great phones for a long time.
This headset has been the worst purchase to use with audio and mic functions on my PC. When I had conversations with other people, the mic cut out. The headset could not be used at the same time the mic was being used.For the best quality headset, purchase the Skype Everyman. It works beautifully with Skype and other audio sound / speak functions.
Takes great macro pics and outstanding portraits! I use it all the time!Once you get used to it, you won't have any other!
THIS ITEM IS SO EXCELLENT, DON'T GO BUY A $25 TO $50, HDMI CABLE THIS IS IT,YOU WILL NOT SEE ANY PROBLEM'S HERE, AND FOR THE PRICE YOU CAN'T GO WRONG, BLU RAY,HDTV, XBOX, SOUND SYSTEM, CABLE YOU NAME IT THIS WILL WORK WITH NO PROBLEM.
Satisfied, delivery was prompt. No issues at all.
I love this very pretty drive case except for the power supply. I've had 2 drives, and 2 supply failures. MGB (the manufacturer's US importer) doesn't stock the supplies and they or their equivalent are not easily available on the web since they use a proprietary connector, so if the unit is out of warranty you are out of luck. MGB did tell me eGoodz carries them, but I didn't see them on their web site.Update 3-29-2009. Since I originally wrote this review I replaced the units, including power supplies, with identical ones under warranty from another vendor maybe a year ago, and have had no further issues with either of the two. They run 24/7 (except for automatic spin-down for power saving reasons), so I would upgrade it up to 5 stars if that were possible. I should also mention that the open design of the side of the enclosure means that the drives run cool without need for a noisy cooling fan.The only caveat is to check with Amazon to make sure they would also replace the unit if necessary, otherwise check other vendor's replacement policies before purchasing.
The Verbatim Store 'n' Go PRO USB Flash Drive - 16GB performance is advertised as belowTransfers even large files/folders fast!...Up to 80X Write (12MB/s) and 200X Read (30MB/s) speedGUESS WHAT, I tested the NON PRO "Verbatim Store 'n' Go USB Flash Drive 16GB" and the performance came out to be the same. I have performed a benchmark test using SisSoftware Sandra Lite. the results are as followsWhen transferring a 2MB fileReads: 27955kB/sWrites: 7168kB/sWhen transferring a 64MB fileReads: 27307kB/sWrites: 12015kB/sCONCLUSION: Don't waste your money buying the so called pro drive, becoz I think this one is just as fast as the pro drive, in fact I suspect they even use the same chip, just that the pro drive is advertise to be super fast to get more $$ out of ur pocket. Benchmark testing is one thing, in real life scenario, I find the drive to be extremely fast and reliable.By the way, I didn't buy it from amazon, but just thought that I might want to post a review here coz it's more likely to be read.
When I first bought this camera I thought the picture quality was excellent for well-lit shots. This still holds true; however, the remaining deficiencies with this camera made me despise it in the end. They are:- Indoor shots over 5 feet away are too dark most of the time (with flash; without flash, they are too blurry).- The pre-shot focus takes 2-3 seconds, then you actually take the shot (another second). Very frustrating when your kids have learned to walk or crawl fast; they're already gone when you want to take the pic.- Sometimes if the batteries die while writing the image to the smartmedia card, THE WHOLE CARD REQUIRES REFORMATTING. Any pictures you took on the card but did not download are now gone forever. (The battery meter is useless too, everyone I know just uses a camera until the batteries are dead).- When trying to take alot of pictures at one time, almost every other time I pressed the shutter to snap the picture, the camera would auto-focus (taking an eternal 3 seconds) but then give error beeps when I tried to snap the shot. This led to up to 10 seconds between pictures, again, an eternity with fast-moving kids.Conclusion:- If I were only taking occasional outdoor pictures in bright sunlight with stationary subjects, this camera produces great images. But for fast-moving kids indoors, this camera induces a high level of frustration; many times I have had to resist the urge to throw it across the room.
I purchased the 50 disc spindle. I love how it looks! I was burning 1950's music as party favors for my husband's 50th birthday party. As I was burning CDs, I discovered that most of the CDs weren't recording. There were more than a dozen that were just useless. Maybe the spindle I got was just full of bad discs. I have to buy more to replace the ones that didn't work. :(
I received this item and started putting it together right away. It was very easy to assemble and it only took me about 20 minutes to get it the way I wanted it. I then hung it, which took about 10 minutes. It also reproduces a very nice image from my projector.
I am giving it a 5 star because it is a Plantronics product.I wanted to use it for my home phone headset but the connector is not correct and was advised to go to another website to order an adapter which I will do.
Bought this to use with my Verizon RAZR V3m and the phone won't recognize it. Not a quality item from the look and feel of it so I didn't mind returning it.
Here is a synopsis of my issue and the reply from Go Video. Enough said.Subject: SA #20050811452 for Model AMP256; S/N MULTIPLEDate: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 16:29:04 -0700Problem Description: I purchased three. One has been barely used, due to volume and lockup issues. I did a firmware update which resolved the issue until I used the FM tuner and the player locked permanently. Does not resolve if I remove/replace battery. Player 2 - opened, but not used until a recent firmware update. Works, but still has lockup issues. Checked firmware, newest in place. Hardly works for any continued use. Player 3 - unopened because of experience with players 1 and 2. May tryto return. Bottom line - I've used Go Video and had good experience with them before. Everything I'm reading says these are lemons and this is a known issue. I've read and tried all the FAQ's and troubleshooting. Am I just to the point I take the loss and throw them away??? I expected more from your company. Please advise. If I can't get these fixed or replaced at no charge, then I will chalk this up to experience and be frustrated and irritated, but wiser and stay away from Go Videofor any future purchase. Thank you.Go Video's response.You need to take the battery out for MORE than two minutes. This may resolve the issue that you are having. If that does not work, with the device connected to your computer you can try double clicking on "my computer" and then right click on the rave-mp and click on format. This will completely wipe clean any files on this device. This may resolve the issues that you are having. Otherwise, to replace the units (if over 90 days old), the charge would be $59.95 each.My reply.Thanks for your time and input.I would never put another penny into these units. Right now it's about a buck a minute for the time they worked. Live and learn. Still, I must reiterate, it sounds like this is an ongoing issue and I would expect Go Video to stand behind these. I lost a couple hundred dollars but you lost a customer for life. I know you're not the one making the decisions, but this should be forwarded to corporate level. It looks like the only satisfaction I'll receive is letting everyone I know about this and flooding the internet with my situation. Maybe I can do some good and save the next person from wasting their hard earned money. Also, at least my player worked sometimes before the firmware update, I believe the firmware caused the lockup.Thanks again.My advice. Don't buy anything EVER from Go Video.
I bought these for easy one plug in solution for laptop speakers. the laptop speakers are better and louder. These speakers worked better in my ipod, although still only load enough if you are quietly listening to music at your work desk (that is where they are going). I am going to try usb speakers now for the laptop.
I bought the 24-60mm because I wanted a fast zoom for low light work, but I dodn't want to send a arm and a leg for the pentax 16-50 f2.8 and I wanted something faster than the f4 pentaxs. SO I settled on this great litle sigma. The optics are sharp, the focus is pretty fast and relatively quiet for a body driven lens. The construction is very good and feels a good bit better than the lower tier pentaxes it competes with. It is alittle heavy but relatively light and compact compared to the pentax pro glass. The only drawback that I've found is that at f2.8 in a backlit situation the lens shows chromatic abberation and goes soft. I've only found this at f2.8 with backlit subjects, under normal conditions this problem does not exist. This is a great lens for walking around and travel. Now here is the biggie: this lens is only $199 here on amazon, compared to the competition which is in the 400+ range. SO it is quite the buy. Of course the more expensive pentax lenses are tougher and slightly sharper but the difference is so marginal that I can't see any reason why you should not get this lens. Oh and this lens will work on all your old pentax film gear too.
I'm not big on technical mumbo jumbo, but I know what sounds good -- and these headphones sound good! They're a bit big and I probably look like a dork wearing them, but the sound is truly fanastic.
I loved this product, I bought 2 other brands thru Ebay that came from China at a cheaper price but after many uses in and out of my camera they came apart, made cheaply. This item has been really good, Ive had no issues at all so far, it works great, Im totally happy with it and would buy more of these.
I purchased this originally to hold a few LAN swiches which weigh very little. After the LAN switches were installed, it became convenient to locate a heaver power supply there as well. I successfully installed a Tripp Lite OMNI1500LCD Digital LCD 1500VA Line-Interactive UPS which this website says has an Item Weight of 31 pounds. The rack held it without deflection or deformation, much to my surprise.I would purchase this item again.
While Amazon advertises this item as "good for high drain devices", be aware: the documentation for the product warns AGAINST using this for anything but Olympus Camedia cameras. It pushes more power through than standard AA batteries: 1,840 vs. 1,700.This product could damage your digital camera.I have returned this item to Amazon - I'm going to get standard Ni-MH batteries and a charger locally.
It is hard to find a printer that lists Windows Server 2003 as a compatible operating system. I tried some other brand printers and the drivers would refuse to install. Even though Canon support told me that this printer is not officially supported for Server 2003, I installed the drivers anyway - and it works perfect!
This grip adds battery power, size, and gripping surface for longer lenses. Unlike some product reviews I read, it did NOT come with spare batteries for the price. I comes with two different battery trays - one tray for two of Canon's lithium ion batteries, and the other tray for AA batteries. A useful feature that adds flexibility when out on assignment or in case you can't recharge the Canon batts. Serious photogs will find this grip necessary for many reasons.
I connect my laptop to my desktop to transfer files between the two, using a Belkin Easy Transfer USB2 cable for that purpose (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PAR0AQ/ref=oss_product). This Tripp Lite cable, which as others have pointed out is actually a single port hub, if you will, makes that process easier for me as I now have a port near the file cabinet on which the laptop rests while at home. The extension cable installed quickly and automatically under Windows 7, and surprisingly transfers between the computers are a little faster using this cable than without it, according to LapLink (the transfer software). Excellent choice if you have a need for such a product.
Looking much sleeker than the photos convey, this item has great form, but it's the functionality that really sets it apart. I've used many power strips in my long tenure as a geek and can say this is the best I've used so far. It might be premature to give it a 5-star rating, since I'm unsure of the longevity, but if the typical cheapo grocery store strip lasts years, this one will no doubt as well.First off, it is very flat and wide which looks/feels nice. The low-profile makes it much easier to get otherwise bulky power supplies and plugs underneath things such as coffee tables, nightstands, etc. It has a nice color as well, but again, the functionality sets this apart more than anything.The plug layout on this couldn't be better, in my opinion. It has a center row for standard cords, but has 6 spread-out plugs for larger "wall-wart" type adapters. I got fed up with my standard strip in my bedroom -- which could not handle a lamp, telephone, mobile phone charger and MacBook power adapter -- and thought this would serve as a secondary strip, but I was able to plug in everything I needed with much room to spare.I'm going to buy 3 or 4 more of these to replace the power strips throughout the rest of my apartment! They knocked this one out of the park. Highly recommended.
The HP Pavillion is a very good computer. It is moderately fast, has a good sized hard drive and plenty of RAM. Also it has a lot of USB ports (7) and two firewire ports. Why four stars and not five? The first one I had blew after 2-3 weeks but the new one has been fine for 3 months.
Excellent product which is very easy to program and use. It is also very competitively priced if you shop carefully on the internet.
I absolutely love my little shuffle. It is the only MP3 player I've ever owned, and I found it easy to use and the buttons are very intuitive. It is perfect to tuck into a pocket or purse and the clip keeps it nice and secure; I've never had trouble with it slipping.It does take a while to load up songs, so if you're sticking them in one at a time the lag can be annoying. It's better to select a bunch and move them to the ipod, and then do something else while it loads. It charges quickly, though. I'm not sure how this compares to other MP3 players, and how much of it depends on computer speed.My only (small) regret is now they are coming out in more colors, and I want them all!
I know that his prouct has been slammed by others, but I find that it really works well for me (saved my The Man in the Iron Mask dvd). I put a very sparing amount of the solution on the disk, turn the knob for about 20 seconds and always use the mini wiper (in an outward circular motion) to clean all the disks and I have never had a problem. I even got a couple of pretty well worn disks from Netflix that other cleaners prior would have left still unable to be viewed all the way thorugh and t hey have played well and clear after using Optifix. I suggest that if you are looking for a cleaner, you give it a try, you might be pleasantly surprised by the results.
The speaker gives great sound quality and the case is functional. The elastic netting holds the mp3 player securely. I have a Dell DJ20 and it ONLY just fits inside. My old case, while not having a speaker, used to also fit a set of over-the-ear headphones whereas this case is too small inside to fit these (because of the room the speaker takes up). With the speaker plugged in, I cannot zip the case all the way closed as the connector sits too high, so using it outside (e.g. at the beach) will not fully protect the player. If it was just a little bit bigger (taller) it would be perfect. My wife has a Dell PocketDJ which is the smaller 5Gb MP3 player and it is perfect for that. Maybe even some elastic around the zipper to allow it to stretch (being a hard-side case there is no give) would give it some more room. But overall, it is a great case - the sound out of the speaker is a good quality, and it is useful having the ability to play music out loud where ever you are.
I bought mine so I could listen to music while walking. Bad move -- one false move and the thing skips, pops, moves to the next song then back again -- pauses for 45 seconds while it figures out what it should do next. Pretty much everything except play music. It is rare to get through a whole song without having to check its pulse. I even bought an expensive pack to put it i while I walk thinking that it needed to be more stable.It skips in the car while hooked up to the car adaptor. It skips while I'm sitting dead still. I thought my CD's were ALL dirty, but in fact it skips with BRAND NEW CD's.I would not recommend this at all.The only pro: Excellent headphones -- and when it *is* actually playing music, the sound quality is good.By a Sony -- they work. Wish I had.
I acquired one of these Cisco [4~Port] DSL routers several years ago from Office Depot - then got a second one ~about~ a year later // having 8 computers : 6 desk-tops & 2 laptops - it is easy to see how these can be a "useful-tool" - I now have these 8 conglomerations at three {3} separate locations // these routers have got to be one of the easiest to install and use - they could almost be called: [Plug-&-Play] // I now own four {4} of these routers - *exact same model# - and do "not" have to "un-plug" the ethernet cable every time I "fire-up" a different computer at any of my three {3} locations where they are be used! // another reason for wanting the same exact model is that : "if" any one of the "3" now in use "Konks-Out" - I've got a brand new one {spare} sitting here in the original box ready to : ["Plug~&~Play"] // don't see how any "other" brand could be any easier than these Cisco Model # [ BEFSR41 ] 4-Port switches // Not much else to say - I like the "usage-factor" of using the ["K.I.S.S"-Factor] : ["Keep~It~Simple~Stupid"] // papahoppa // End~Memo //
These negative sleeves for medium format film are the best I have found. Amazon has a good price and fine service.
Works well unamplified on both UHF and VHF indoors at 26 miles from antenna farm. Plus it pulls a station in from the opposite direction at 35-40 miles. Picked up 41 stations total, deleted the ones I didn't want and stream everything else from my wireless modem. Who needs cable?
My niece lost the original cable when she borrowed my ipod shuffle G2 for a trip. I'm not sure if it's the particular piece I received, or this item is generally like this from this seller. I only can use it to charge my ipod shuffle. When I plug it to my PC, iTune does not identify my ipod at all, no matter how I try it. I wonder if I really should pay that $29 to buy the replacement cable from Apple.
I love this keyboard. It's comfy, well designed and the extra keys are useful and well integrated. HOWEVER, if you play any games on your PC (real games, not minesweeper or hearts), do not get this! There is a flaw in these wireless MS keyboards which means that keys get "stuck" when playing. This makes first person games like Doom 3 or Half-Life 2 virtually unplayable. If you don't believe me, check out the message boards on Microsoft's website!Another problem most likely to affect gamers: powerful subwoofers WILL interfere with the mouse on occasion, meaning that this is again not the keyboard/mouse set for gamers.If all you are going to use this set for is email and basic office applications, it is a great purchase. However, do not buy this if you play games!
I love this digital frame! My husband got me one in August for my birthday, & we recently purchased 1 for my sister for Christmas. The picture quality is excellent! I only wish it took batteries. That is my ONLY complaint!
I ordered this Manfrotto bubble level through Amazon/47th Street Photo and was shipped a cheap looking copy made by Opteka. One bubble is huge, one tiny and it does not look as nicely made as a Manfrotto levels I've seen. It is going back for a refund. I'll get a real one at B&H Photo.
I stopped buying bare drives from Newegg because they had poor packaging. Now it is time to do the same from Amazon.The drive was put in a box with two sheets of bubble wrap. The drive was not wrapped in the bubble wrap. The drive was not suspended in inserts to keep it from being banged around.Worse, the two short sheets of bubble wrap put into the box were completely deflated. Not one bubble had any air left in it.So, essentially, this drive was unprotected, just banging around in the box while it was being shipped.
These headphones were a great disappointment. I was looking for headphones for my 8-year old that fit snuggly on his head and had a manual volume control. I bought these because both feautres were on these headphones. When we took them out of the box, they did not work. We even tried the additional adapter that came with them - no luck. I boxed them up and sent them back. This was a very disappointing purchase - I won't be buying this brand again.
Works perfect. Fits my Garmin NuVi 1300 which was eligible for lifetime map updates :D Get this now while supplies last!!
Found this item on amazon and it has worked out very well for us. Replaced out existing CD player; we have not yet joined the rest of the world who uses ipods and still have cds. Reasonably prices simple and it has worked well so far.
Affordability is the key. With the increased focus on more memory storage (30GB or even 80GB), this is not the product. If you want to purchase an item that provides music and entertainment while exercising on a treadmill or doing work around the house, then look no further. This SanDisk product is under $30 and provides up to 19 hours of play with the use of just "1 AA" battery. Its compact design allows you to hold the player in your pocket or with an armband. Easy to transfer music files also...just drag and drop once you attach the SanDisk to your computer with a USB cable. My only regret is I could have purchased a 1MB for only $8 more.
I enjoy my zune very much....BUT when i got mine ( i bought it new) the packaging was disgusting. The battery takes three hours to charge on average so expect some down time. and the last problem i had with this, ZUNE MARKETPLACE DESN'T SELL MOVIES! you have to buy them off itunes..bummer
Just got back from a dive trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. Took amazing pictures for a point-and-shoot platform. Excellent control of virtually all of the camera's functions.
Just opened this up and plugged it in. Works great. Connected immediately. A total no brainer. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is it won't roll around on my desk blotter for some reason. I had to sit the mouse up on a book to move it.
This was one of the better camera accessory purchases I ever made. Love the back-pain saver perks it has embellished on me! The insides are spacious and enough to fit in my Digi Nikon D70, Canon EOS 35mm Elan 3, three prime lenses, and flash speedlight unit. It also has plenty of zip and mesh pockets and all that for a very decent price! Must admit though: I rarely let myself fill it all with these heavy cameras, except on plane trips. Plenty of room for Flash cards and rechargeable batteries. It turned up in my Gold Box one day and I shelled out the dough to purchase it. However the CART did not give me the discounted Gold Box price, 'cause the bag was already in my SAVE TO CART location/. Go figure. Stuff that's not already in the cart gets discounted apparently. Strange, eh? I'm not laying it on thick but it has saved me many a bad back syndrome. Must Buy!
I have had this router so long I cannot remember if a review was written. About the time of 911 this router was purchased. Wireless then was out of the question.This thing keeps going and going. The only problem was a dead port. I have since daisy chained the router to a Linksys WRT54G2 wireless and it is still running flawlessly.
I've owned two Lexmark printers, and both of them did not last two years. One had problems after 3 months of usage--would not print in black ink. The other one lasted two years, and it also stopped printing in black ink. I've tried installing new cartridges, and I've tried their ink nozzle cleaning program on numerous occasions--it doesn't help to fix the problem. I will never voluntarily buy a Lexmark product, ever again.
My wife and I wanted to go with the sleek look and put our home theater components in another room (out of sight). Having the TV on the wall with no clutter is the way to go! Initially I was thinking about getting the $400Logitech Harmony 900 Remote Control (Black)with built-in RF capabilities, but after coming to my senses, I figured I'd go low-budget instead and settle for the $35 Next Generation Remote Control Extender.I just wanted to write a review to tell everyone how great this is and don't bother buying the Logitech. The biggest pro: you can use this with your Comcast cable remote without having to aim at anything. The battery-looking RF transmitter inside the remote sends the signal through my wall to my Comcast cable box. It works so good, it's as if I was aiming at the cable box in front of my face. The biggest negative: you have to buy an NGHP LRRX-2 AAA-TX (Extra RF Transmitter For 433 MHz) at ~$25 for each remote you want to use. In my case, I'm happy just using it with my Comcast cable, but I might buy an RF transmitter for my DVD player and Audio Amp in the near future.This is the first time I've truly felt the need to write a review about a product. I couldn't recommend more highly!
i just got this recorder and i wanted to record some music from tv so i put iclose to the loud speaker and pressed the record button i then put the recorded tape in a cassette player to hear the recorded sound it was hardly audible DO NOT BUY THIS THING
Okay, so when deciding to purchase this Zune I read this review on here about how this guy couldn't get the Zune to properly sync onto his computer. I thought maybe I would have the same problem. Turns out I didn't, and I guess the reason was I have a brain in my head. This isn't rocket science people. All you have to do is take the Zune from the packaging, connect it to the USB drive with the cable given, and load the CD that came with it. There are step by step instructions that should prompt you. The only problem I had syncing at first was my inane ability to follow the Wizard Install program for the new hardware detection. Once I followed those instructions, everything worked fine. Now I can use my Zune and i know exactly what I'm doing. The buttons are better than an iPod no stupid moving your hand over a wheel crap, and it's more user friendly. Seriously, the one thing I really hated about the iPod was the wheel you use to go forward and back. So if you want a player that has the chance of living longer, iPod fail rate is 1 in 100 or something like that while I think Zune is 1 in 3,000 or 5,000, then pick up the Zune. Zune has proven to be a much better music player than my iPod.
I use only genuine Epson inks for color management reasons, and Amazon has the best price in town for this.
This is a simple and reliable typewriter, much in the tradition of the of the economical or "student" electric typewriters of the early 80's. The typing operation and lift-off correction tape have worked flawlessly. For those who want an inexpensive and reliable electric typewriter, this a very good choice.
I already had the Onkyo TX-SR601 and a $65.00 Toshiba DVD but I wanted to go to DVD-AUDIO. I checked around about a month. Checking prices and features. It came down to the Onkyo DV-502 SADC & DVD Audio/Video player. Like all Onkyo products, it's user friendly and cost. Easily to hook up but I had to read the instruction manual several times to get the most out of it. Man, it rocks!!! I love the 6.1 & the 5.1 sound. It takes everything I've throwned at it. Now movies sound like your are in it. DVD-Audios are awsome. If your looking for a great player, you don't have to look any further. ~PEACE~
Many years ago I bought a version of this camera pouch and it finally wore out (hook & loop wore out on main flap). I tried to find a replacement at the local stores and felt like Goldielocks and the three bears. Other items were expensive, a bad size or a strange shape.I ended up returning to this same camera pouch as the size is good. This version now has the hook & loop to close the front storage area, which is a nice addition. This gives room to store memory cards and extra batteries.This can be put on a belt or strap and there is a snap, as well as the hook and loop material (not sure if they use the trademarked product or not :-), so it is easy to take off, but is secure and not coming off unless you want it to.So, I am happy to buy this item again as it does everything that I need it to, is reasonable in price and is a good size.
Bought this together with the other Andis Tourmaline model. This one is for my daughter. The hairdryer is powerful yet light and we love the retractable cord! It stores away neatly in the bathroom cabinet. We have been using these Andis hairdryers daily for 2 years now and both are still going strong. I have never heard of this brand until I used this in a luxury hotel - I was so impressed with the performance and design of the item that I searched for it online when we got home. For the price, design and performance, this is a great buy!
I am a road warrior and this little outlet is invaluable for my travels and enables me to quickly power up in hotel rooms without enough outlets. I have a PC, Blackberry, iPod and always need juice. Also, a KEY benefit if for international travelers--this allows you to charge up to four US devices off of one adapter! My colleagues are jealous of me. Fits easily in to my satchel. Buy one today!
This is my first digital, however, it has kept up with me and that is what I needed. Good batteries are essential for good operation, etc. The picture quality is very good. I have used it for work and have received positive feedback regarding the image quality. It is compact and durable enough for my field excursions. Don't let it get wet! The picture volume on the medium resolution is impressive. I did have trouble getting another 8 meg. memory card. Once I obtained one, I can take up to 180 images at medium resolution (between two cards). It is a very good camera for the price. Too bad about the other Polaroid digitals.
Un-reliable company, they don't safeguard your original media.Buyer Beware.This company has over-extended itself and does not provide the quality you would expect from a business providing this type of service.
After owning both the 172X and 173P, I must say I definitely prefer the 173P. The picture is sharper, the viewing angle is wider, and the included stand has a much larger range of motion, not to mention the excellent pivoting feature.On the 172X, unless you're looking at it dead on, the picture can become washed out. With the 173P, the picture seems to stay clear no matter what the angle. The importance of this cannot be underestimated! It's quite annoying when you're only a couple feet off to the side and the picture looks poor.As for the stands, the 173P has about twice the height adjustment range of the 172X. I couldn't get the 172X more than inch or so above my keyboard, and that's just too low for me.I thought the lack of external controls would be a problem, but it really isn't. The auto adjustment mode works great, and the most I've had to do is a brightness and contrast tweak with the included MagicTune software, which isn't that bad. You can uninstall it once the monitor settings are to your liking.The 172X does have a faster response time, but for my purposes, image quality is more important. Even with the 25ms response time of the 173P, most reviews say it still works well with games and movies. To me, it was definitely worth the small price jump!
I was looking for a bag just for the laptop and power source--something I could bring to and from school along with my backpack full of books. This case seemed to be the answer-2.5 inches. When I got it, I knew there was no way that it was 2.5 inches...It is more like 5.5 inches ( I got out the ruler, I know. The 2.5 inches refers to the main chamer that holds the laptop. When you add the outer pockets, it bulks up. However, it is still a very nice, sleek looking bag and I am planning on keeping it. I would recommend it to anyone who basically needs a laptop holder for one of the chunky 15.4 inch Dells out there...it's really nice, comfortable case.
HDD Enclosures are always confusing as there are so many available in the market with so different ways of connecting peripheral/auxiliary devices. I went through a large list of HDD Enclosures and after couple of days purchased this item - waited for couple of days only to find out that this enclosure does not fit my internal hard disk. The board had some soldering blemishes but never had a chance to test the connectivity. The build looks pretty ok and it was a great ide to include the screw driver as part of the package - It was really helpful. Be sure of what Hard disks you are using - SATA is common these days. I ended up buying a SATA to USB cable that served the purpose of transferring data from my old hard disk to a newer one. This product may be good for the price advertised but ensure that this one serves the purpose. This would fit only HDD of laptops cos its 2.5inch and would not work with the bigger solid state drives - the ones which are normally used for desktop
Amazon is selling this one real cheap compared to all other web sites. The delivery was great except the delivery came after the delivery window. Delivery people were very helpful and nice. They did wait till I turned on the TV and make sure that it's working. They told me to keep the box just in case I have to return the TV.TV is working fine and specially with a HD antenna we can watch all TV channels without any problem.We did not buy any extended maintenance plan.
theyre amazing speakers, i havent ever had 7.1 sound but its amazing, i have the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS and it sounds wonderful
Hey, this product works what more can you ask of a cable. If your sales guy insinuates that you have to spend $80 to get a good quality 10-15 foot cable, tell him that he is misleading you. Ask him what else is he misleading you about.Actually, if you are spending the amount of money to buy a product that requires a DVI or HDMI cable, shouldn't the cable should be included.
I've owned many mice, but this is the first one from Microsoft. I researched different models, read online reviews and traveled to the local Staples to handle the ones on display. I liked the small size of the 4000, and decided to order it from Amazon.Well, I've used it now for about a week and, for lack of a better word, its just feels cheap. The surface material feels cheesy and the left and right clickers do not 'click' with any authority. Single clicks oftentimes have be repeated because the first one doesn't 'go through'. In addition, the optical tracking signal is wildly inaccurate on anything but a monochrome surface. It skids all over the place on a natural wood surface, which didn't phase my previous mouse - a wired Logitech model.The USB attachment can be stored underneath the mouse, an arrangement that saves space and makes it harder to lose. Although this is doubtlessly very clever design-wise, it doesn't make for the most stable mouse either when the attachment is clipped in or not. When the attachment is not present, the mouse feels like it wants to tip over because the bottom is not all on one level. To me, this is a major design flaw. They should have allowed for the bottom to be completely flat, with or without the attachment.On top of all that, the mouse simply didn't work when I initially installed it. I booted and rebooted several times to not avail. I was just thinking of returning it, but decided to give it another try the next day and for some reason it worked.Needless to say, this is probably my last Microsoft mouse. I'll stick with Logitech from now on. Their products have never disapointed me, as this one has.
After three replacements of a competitor's router, I decided to switch to a D-Link DIR-655. So far, this unit has been a huge improvement over the competitor's router. It has been very stable and reliable, and the WPA-2 security has worked great with my wireless connections. The software is a little intimidating at first, but overall allows much more versatility.
Don't spend the money for the Olympus brand battery, this is a fine replacement. I purchased this Lenmar battery, right after I bought my camera. I bought it over 2 years ago and swap it with the Olympus battery that came with the camera. Recently, I started to have problems with the Olympus battery and the Lenmar still works fine. I just purchased a second one so I can continue to keep one in the camera and the other one charged and ready.
I returned this item for a refund, I thought I was ordering th CT-2 model---- I received an email from amazon that they received the item back and would issue me a refund, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE REFUND YET , IT'S BEEN ABOUT A MONTH . WHAT HAPPENED ???
Got this case for my Canon 7D and some lenses... surpassed my expectations. Holds my camera and (so far) 3 lenses. This case is solid and works perfect for my needs
This card is very helpful, gives the possibility to keep a lot of images.Thank you.
I read all the reviews and I took a chance and order it, they are very light which I truly love, good for birdwatching and close views. Takes a while to get focus, but once we learn how to do it, no problem. It was a good buy.
I know I still have a lot to learn about this and Ipods in general. But I got mine about 2 months ago. EVerything is still working fine. I suggest you do get a case when you purchase yours as it can scratch easy - but then again, what device doesn't scratch easily?The only thing I miss about my iRiver MP3 player was that it really did organise th music according to artists, where the iPod seems to use not just the main artists but also whoever else sung with him/her...I'll get used to it.So yea, worth the money and if you take care of it, I'm sure it will give you many hours of joy as it has been doing for me.
I got a card reader that read 2 cards with my digital camera but it was made by someone I never heard of before. It failed after 2 years and I decided to replace it with one made by the maker of the memory cards used in the camera. Test reports in PC Magazine and in other sources convinced me to buy the SanDisk reader. Best move I have made - it worked from the start, no installation problems and it reads 12 different cards (!!!). The cost is trivial compared to the time it took to troubleshoot the old one to finally find out that it had failed.
I know, bad pun, but it got your attention didn't it?? My story on this amazing DVD player. Recently bought a LG 37" LCD TV with 720p max picture, and already have a home theater sound system. I've heard about HD-DVD and Blu-Ray, and am not interested in either due to the fact I didn't want to rebuy my DVD collection from scratch. After hearing about upconverting DVD players, and the name Oppo ("what's an Oppo?" I asked), I decided to check on specs and reviews before possibly plunging in to buy this DVD player.After reading all these glorifying reviews here and elsewhere, I decided to purchase one from Amazon. Took two days to get, kudos to Amazon. Very nice packaging, easy to read instruction manual, easy set up (comes with HDMI cable), I hooked it up to my TV and home theater system. The picture quality is outstanding, however, this isn't HD DVD or Blu-Ray quality, but it comes very close in my opinon. Also, remember that the quality is only as good as the DVD source (just like CD's), so older DVD's may not shine as well as ones made recently, but even the older ones benefit some with the upconversion. The tray seems somewhat flimsy, and the remote looks kinda busy, but the proof is in the picture quality. Went through different DVD's like Pixar (Toy Story, Incredibles, etc), as well as King Kong, Terminator, Harry Potter, etc., and the picture was brilliant with colors, detail, and sharpness. Played two PAL discs I had with no problems, but if you do have any problems, there is a region free hack for you to convert the player to region free, ask Oppo, or look within the review section. So, for $229 plus free shipping at Amazon, take the Oppo-tunity to purchase this DVD player. Well worth the bucks, and highly recommended.
Just got this boom box and I'm a bit disappointed -- the sound is not nearly as good as the other reviews and the writeup here indicated. Really sounds like what it is, a boom box with heavy bass, not a high-fidelity speaker docking system. And there is no button on the unit for fine-tuning, adding more treble or otherwise creating a different mix. The sound is nowhere near as good as the Logitech system that I bought when I got my iPod Nano 3G, and for the listed "true" price of $179 I'd be returning it! But for my purposes (ambient music for healing bodywork sessions) and a modest $25, it will be fine. Still better than the iHome clock radio I tried recently...
This is a very small camera in size, but LARGE in capability. I consistently get sharp mages with this camera. It is quiet and very unobtrusive. The zoom is smooth and the flash has plenty of power when used with 200 or 400 film. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a camera to carry with them all the time.
I've been using the Epson 1200 for 3 yrs to produce excellent glossy prints up to 11x14. Only problem is slight "bronzing" on black areas and lack of "archivalness". I print and sell wildlife photos and am extremely critical in how it will look hanging on a wall.After testing the EPSON 2200 for a week with 4 different papers and numerous driver settings I am not able to achieve what I consider an acceptible glossy print.The prints have a sickly sheen in the white areas when viewed even at a slight angle. They lack the "punch" saturation and sharpness of my old 1200. YEs, the printer is nice looking, very quiet and smooth compared to my old work-horse.Yes, I like the idea of water-resistant, fade proof prints that will last 25 years, but to paraphrase Shakespeare, "the photo's the thing"I'm going to give it one more try with Epson Professional Glossy Paper, which is hard to find, sold only in Super A3 in the U.S. and expensive. If that doesnt work, it's back to Amazon, and I'll probably upgrade my 1200 to a 1280 dye based printer.
Was so tired of chopping vegetables by hand. This is the best! I don't eat dairy so can't attest to the cheese grating but I based my choice on other reviews and am glad I didn't go with the Pro. This is just the right product for me. Exactly as described great seller
Originally I had rated this keyboard very well, but after using it for 18 months, I'm gonna have to downgrade it to a HOLD. Its nice, but a minor mishap with soda totally ruined the feel. I took it apart, washed it throughly, and now the keys have a very stiff feel, and the space bar likes to miss half my strokes. I've done the same thing to my older MS keyboards, and they all took the soda-washout treatment pretty well.And the thing is pretty heavy.
This is my 3rd pentax and first two I already given as gifts. Its a nice camera, Nice features like red eye reduction, Ok flash, do not expect Studio pictures from point and shoot.
This was a bit out of my price range, but I really thought it would satisfy my scooting needs. My Sea Doo Explorer Dildo needed a new battery, so I knew what had to be done. I had to sell my butler, my Veyron, my daughter and four of my six mansions, but I needed it that badly. Truly a small price to pay.
Tired of ink jet portable printers? (too slow, high consumable costs) Why not carry a laser quality printer as part of your mobile office? The Okipage 8z will fit in a video cam. bag and if carried properly will last for a year or more of rough field use. Be sure to bring it in from a cold car and get it and your paper up to room temp before use. These printers weigh about 10 pounds and are fine for portable use so long as you have a 120v power source. (Use an inverter in your car if no power available)
I really don't understand how retailers can expect someone to provide a credible review of a product, so soon after purchase.What kind of rating do you give a cable that has worked for a whole week (so far)? I mean, if it fails tomorrow, and average rating would be too high. If it works for another few decades, 3 stars may be too low :-)
It worked just perfectly for me, the value one gets for the price is very good. The major flaw with it is that if you're like me and your lighter socket is broken, you have to break your legs searching for the correct kind of batteries (something I've yet to do).
I purchased this bag as part of a bundle with my D7000 which by the way is a great camera. This has everything you need to use it for and all the space. Inside the bag I have room for my D7000 which is bigger than the D5100 and D3100, my 2 lense 18mm-70mmm and 55mm-300mm, 2 lense hoods to extract unwanted light. Battery charger and battery, battery cables 2 32GB sandisk memory cards with room for ton more. With that said I have additional room to fit more accessories. The bag allows me rearange the main compartment space for whatever camera and accesseries I have.The only thing I dont like about the bag is, it doesnt have a zipper to completley seal the bag from the outside elements. The only feature to close the bag are the buckles on the outside of the bag, but most importantly my items are still covered.Overall I would still purchase the bag over and over again because of its great design and quality.
HP now required this disc to create a recovery disc and this was the least expensive option for me.
We own a Cannon Powershot G3 and use the SD Ultra II compact flash memory card. I read all the reviews about using the SD cards and thought this product would work just fine for the price. It arrived and the SD Ultra II card did not fit so we can't use the reader. My husband now assumes the mention of SD stands for something else, not SANDISK. I do not like to use the 1 star rating since we did not get the opportunity to actually use the card but I thought it was important to make other shoppers aware, who are not technical like us, that the type of card we own will not fit.
Over the years I have bought Linksys products and have recommended their products to co-workers. Based on my experience with this product I will think twice before I do that again.I have the v4 edition of this router - I would think after 4 revisions they would start to get it right. The DHCP server on the hardware was very flaky and would stop giving IP addresses. The broadband router portion of the router would stop serving up web pages. I resorted to resetting the thing to get it to work again - this didn't always work either....
I got this for my daughter who uses a 14" Turion Compaq laptop with a full width PC Card slot and bluetooth. (It also has slot for SD and other memory cards.) She likes it and her geek friends think it's cool. My 17" macbook pro has only the narrow ExpressCard slot which is not wide enough. The convenience storage and charging within the laptop as well as wireless blue tooth make this a particularly attractive product.
I just purchased this scanner before i thought about looking into see if it did all that as well i havent seen it stated. if i know the frequency can i put it in and pick it up? Also is can this be used as a base scanner as well? I wish i would have gotten these answers before i bought it but it was the cheapest i found so i jumped on it before thinking. Can someone help me with some info. If it dose local police, fire/EMS.? Thanks For your help on this.
Does exactly what it says it does with a minimum of fuss. Now I can plug my ZVM in overnight and not have to worry about my computer falling asleep and draining the ZVM's battery (DOH!).
What a great new toy for my electronics collection. The Vivitar Vivicam 2.1MP is by no means a toy by nature. From the moment you remove it from the box, this marvel of the modern age will never cease to amaze you. It comes standard with features that cameras twice the cost fumble to compare with. The Vivitar Vivicam 2.1MP is not a camera for the faint hearted but more so for those who live life on the edge. So dont waste anymore of your precious time on the other brand digital cameras but bring the digital world to life with your Vivitar Vivicam 2.1MP digital camera. Cheers.
I bought this for the Season Pass for Black Ops II. Thats the only way you can buy the season pass...is with MSP
I used this to quick-connect several PCs to my HDMI monitor running 1080P, it is flawless. Combined with some USB extension cables and some DVI/HDMI adapers & cables I can quick-connect an unlimited number of PCs to my HDMI monitor & USB keyboard / mouse.
Had to return the item. It would not record on the VCR part. It played tapes and DVDs fine. But I needed it to record as well. The one I bought was a remanufactored one. Do not know if this was the original problem or not when it was sent back from the previous purchaser. Since returning the item I bought a totally different brand and from Wal-Mart.
Great deal on quality speaker wire. Would recommend this to any and everyone that wants top brand speaker wire. A great deal
What can I say, this is a very good UV Filter that does its job without getting in the way of the photograph. It protects the lens and from the hundreds of shots that I've taken already, doesn't seem to create any noticeable artifacts on the images. Works well and a good investment for protecting your expensive lenses.
I bought this DVD player for my daughter back in November 2005 and she only had it 6 months when it started to not play certain dvds and when you open it you have to manually pull it out because it stops halfway. It looks cute with the Princess TV but cute can be costly. I just hooked it up to a normal DVD player and works great. I do no recommend this product to anyone. Especially for the price.
I purchased the Lexmark C500 in the hopes that it would print a variety of things -- typical word documents, spreadsheets, and invitations to my wedding (cardstock, envelopes, and address labels). The printer has failed in EVERY single application. It eats and melts envelopes, prints curled paper (the fuser unit gets extremely hot), and ink is splotchy and streaky in every font. Even simple PDF files come out with imperfections in the text, and the paper is wrinkly. The printer is loud and gives off a lot of heat. We are going to have to buy another printer, and I will NEVER buy a Lexmark again. I have since learned of others who have had problems with other Lexmark printers as well, which makes me think this is not a fluke. Even though this printer is rated "very good" at CNET, it's a piece of junk. Don't waste your money, and go buy a printer that works.
Right off the bat you'll realize this our not as fancy as the newest xm portable radios made by Pioneer and Samsung, but for me the positives are that the Tao is an affordable alternative and in my opinion a better buy if you're really expecting to use it at home, in the car, and outdoors. Although bulkier than the newest radios, its the perfect hand size for using in the car (the newest one are almost too small to easily manage while in the car, buttons smaller and they have to lay sideways to mount!) and when using at home. Despite not having the fancier color displays of newer models, the Tao is very easy to changle from at home and car use due to the docking kits.
This CDRW is great when it goes. No coasters after about 5 months. (500+burns) Unfortunately it is powered by a dirty filthy Rexon power supply. This has made it increasingly unreliable, to the point where it sometimes takes 10-15mins just to get the drive to be recognised. Buy something else which is more stable.
Let me start off by saying that this is a great and so far the best audio Head Unit I have ever owned or listed to.The looks: It was the best looking head unit in it's class, from several other brands and other Pioneer as well (Full Color Audio only head unit, meaning without dvd screen, the best in this class). Killer graphics with super cool diferent colors (You can customize the graphics from the dedicated for this Pioneer website). It has a large graphics screen, larger than most non dvd that I have seen. The brightness on the screen is just fine, I mean when there is a lot of sun during the day, it may look a little darker, but still able to see just fine. At nights it looks amazing, really gives your dash a great look, with all of the knob bright lights.Features: In my opinion and from the extensive research I made before buying, it has some of the best audio features I have ever seen, like really good audio fine tunning like Time Alightment, where you enter the distance from the 4 main speakers and two subwoofers, in case you had two subs. Also it the the feature of seating position of listener, which I have it set in the left front (driver) it really makes you feel and sound like the audio imaging comes from the dash, like if you had kick panel speakers, without having to modified your already existing door speaker bottom panels. It has a 24-bit Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converter, this really makes the digital to analog sound conversion very good in quality, so it gives a super clean live-like sound reproduction. It has BBE which can reproduce sound very close to the original through phase compensation, high-frequency delay, and amplitude deviation during playback. It makes your music sound like a live performance. You can set the level of BBE from -4 to +4. Also a very cool one, 16-band graphic EQ with the following center frequencies: 20Hz, 31.5Hz, 50Hz, 80Hz, 125Hz, 200Hz, 315Hz, 500Hz, 800Hz, 1.25kHz, 2kHz, 3.15kHz, 5kHz, 8kHz, 12.5kHz, and 20kHz, it helps a lot for audio quality fine tunning. Another one is, Compression and BMX Functions: Using the "COMP" (compression) and "BMX" (Bit Media eXpander) functions, you can adjust the playback quality of the CD player. Each function may be set to one of two levels or off. The "COMP" function compresses the audio signal to eliminate distortion caused by the imbalances between the loudest and softest sounds when played at high volumes. The "BMX" function controls sound reverberations to give playback a fuller sound. So any way, this are just some of the many, for a detailed review of features for this model visit [...]In plain words I highly recomend it as an outstanding high quality sounding Ipod adaptable (with sold separ. CD-IB100ii cable), great cd player for the 24 bit DAC, bluetooth hands free telephone ready, just turn it on on your mobile phone and paired it. Excelent as a high output dual amplifier system (sub amp and sub and 4 speakers and amp) pre amp, you can control pretty much everything you need for you high output dual amplifier sound system.Get it while you can, it's a discontinued model and there might be a few left, not everything of more recent series is better, there are a lot of electronics models that will hardly be surpased, and it gets harder to get them, some older models turn out to be better than there newer counterpart.
When you purchase a monitor, you want it to be your baby. Unlike almost any other piece of computer hardware, your monitor can last years and outlive any other piece of equipment. After 3 years, I can say this monitor monitor meets my expectations for high quality and was a good buy.The color has remained vivid and the pixels are still bright even though the monitor has been on almost 9 hours a day for three years on full contrast. I have had no problems with the functionality and I love the button interface for adjustment.My principle complaint with this monitor is its lack of a good refresh rate at 1280x1024 resolution. Also, it emitted a strange high-pitched noise for almost 6 months that mysteriously stopped, but this is common in many monitors.
I was extremely disappointed by this filter. I initially thought that it was a high quality German filter. The craftsmanship of the filter is worst than any quality Japanese brands (hoya, Kenko, Nikon and etc.) which are 2x cheaper mostly. The finish of the metal bezel is rough, and the words looked like they were painted on and showed unevenness. Worst of all, this filter has the worst coating I've ever seen. Comparing the amount of refection between this one and my B+W and Sigma DG uv filters, this one looked like a mirror and reflected a LOT of light, which shows inferior coating. The price of this filter is highway robbery considering the low quality and performance it offers.
I took my older pc to Best Buy ( geek squad ) to see if they knew why it would'nt start. After spending $60.00, they told me it was the power supply, the motherboard, a virus, and that i should just buy a new pc. I did a little shopping on Amazon and found this power supply, so i decided to buy it and install it myself. My pc started right up with no virus or motherboard problems to speak of. I guess if i knew it was only a power supply i could of saved the money going to geek squad. The only problem i had was the screw holes in the tower did'nt match up good with the threads in the power supply housing. I was able to use a few, but not all of them. It is very secure, even without using every screw. I read a few reviews prior to buying, and other people mentioned drilling new screw holes in the tower, but that is not necessary. I hope to get a few more years out of this pc now. I give it 4 stars.
***REVISED*** 10/13/06 (see bottom)12/13/06 (see bottom)When I got them they where "black ash" as advertised (amazon pic from JBL website) but the woofers have a metallic look to them as well as the front main trim. I guess the picture is taking at a bad angle to the light or something. The woofers are no-ware near as black as in the picture (I think they look better actually).Ok onto the good stuff, man good speakers for this price they are where it's at. I'm a fan of JBL but not their price that's why I buy online and at discount. These speakers much like the newer L830 have a great mid range and a fine clear top end. The low is pretty nice as well, it sounds realistic like I'm actually listening to a bass guitar, piano, or chello. The dynamic range is vary good and they don't discriminate individual tones, you can hear instruments and off tones clearly. The vocals are clear as well, nice and pronounced. They image well (I guess is the word)you have to get over to one side of the set up before you notice an imbalance of the sound (in a big room mind you). When watching a movie it's like I'm in the theater minus the surround sound. They are a good solid par of speakers.Some bad things, I've been listening to them for a little while now and decided to hook up one of my KLH 970A to the center channel on my receiver. Well now it sounds perfect, they seem to lack the "front or middle" vocal definition for tv/movies when placed a normal tv distance apart (say over 3-5 feet). A center channel (or small high Hz speaker) really rounds them off and makes them sound complete. Also, there is no lack of deep lows. Unless you really want to hear some rumbling a sub-woofer is almost not needed. They are relatively heavy (25 Lb each). You would need good sturdy shelves/stands that can take weight at the edge. They are pretty big, well not big but shaped a little odd, you almost have stand them on their side if your putting them in the corner of a smaller room. That's about, other than physical things it's a top notch speaker. I haven't played everything through them or as loud as I dare but I have liked what i've herd so fare...(All this was done in a 10x10x8H room with a Yamaha HTR-5940 useing 18 guage wire, two conductor, all copper speaker wire with chepo banna plugs all around.***REVISE*** 10/13/06In big rooms.I recently had a chance to try them out in a good sized room. I didn't take a measurement but I would guess around 25x30 feet, with part of the ceiling high (maybe 14 feet) and angled, the other part (where the speakers where) was about 10 feet. The room was sort of two rooms the low room cut into the big one blah blah blah the room was shaped odd, and they still sounded good with less echoing than you would think. This room was bare, only had half finished cabinets and a hard wood floor.***REVISE*** 12/13/06In small rooms (like the above mentioned 10x10x8)If you can, place them so they face away from you (the wall you most in front of). They get kind of boomy at times, I've found letting the sound reflect of the wall in front of you may give some echoing but improves the sound realism in smaller rooms.
I wish I didn't need this - works like it's supposed to: keeps sun, fingers, and everything else away from the lens glass. It seems a ridiculous price to pay for plastic, but a bargain for the peace of mind I guess.
If you have a sound system that is 8 ohm you need at least a 16 gage wire to handle the power. If not you will blow your amp from over heating. Especialy if your amp doesnt have a fuse. This wire is from a reputable co. I am very comfortable fireing off 1000 watts of power from a 8 ohm speaker system with out causing any harm to my system. 14 gage and 12 gage is no good to handle this kind of power on a 8 ohm speaker system
So I don't normally write reviews, as I normally do video reviews on YouTube, but I figured 5 minutes here wouldn't hurt me. So these literally only took 3 days to get to me which was very fast. I was very pleased in that aspect. They were very inexpensive at less and $1.50 a piece, so I was happy about that. Now I don't rate things on relative quality compared to price. I'll give something the same rating whether it costs 20 dollars, or 5 dollars, it's all about the quality of the product. WIth that out of the way, the actual cable was high quality with decent shielding or so it seemed to me, but where they cheaped out a little bit was the actual connectors. The cables worked perfectly, as a matter of fact I'm watching a movie from the Apple TV on one right now. It's just that they're a little wobbly and seem like the connectors might separate apart at some time. But at this price, I could easily just buy 10 more and still come out spending less than Monster cables, and since HDMI is just a digital signal, meaning it's sending 1's and 0's, if it works, then it's just the same as a Monster or any other brand name cable. Don't let the guys at Best Buy or any other electronics store fool you into getting expensive cable because it's "better". Sure, maybe if you have an absolute state of the art system you'd be wanting to spend a little more on slightly better shielding or something but for normal use, these were excellent and I was very happy with the prompt shipping and great price. Since the shipping is free I'd suggest buying 1 and then if you like it and it works for you, come back and buy some more. I bought two, but now that I know they work, I'll probably come buy another 8 or so when I do my big audio/video cable purchase soon, jsut to have around and give to friends when they need it. At $1.50, there's really no risk here. Anyway, have a great day everybody. You can find me on YouTube under the username "TheJemteck". I do technology video reviews. Cheers!
After reading CNET review - no need to buy or pay for expensive cables - check out online sources.It works perfect.
I set it up in my office (http://www.motionbuzz.com), and it sounds great. The dock powers my Sansa m200, so no need for batteries. I listen to FM radio, and the reception is good when I plug the included 1/8" cable halfway into the jack. It looks really nice too.
I got mine for 85$ as new, for use with my Sony A100 Alpha, therefore, i can only speak out how this Tamron performs on my A100 only, 1st it very light, small, well build, got internal focus, comes with petal hood. Well! you all know that Sony A100 has build in image stabilization in body, so all lenses will be stabilized with what so call Super steady shot from Sony. For that reason this Tamron lens works well with A100, it gives me nice colors, neutral, contrast, and sharp at all ranges. But the sharpest i found is between the 50-150mm step down to f8-11. at 200mm i found a light purple fringes.Its small and compact fits well with my Sony body too.Filter size is 62mm. It has zoom lock so you can lock your zoom when shooting downward or upward. Metal mount made in Japan. It is a real bargain for those who wants good images without sacrified your wallet. Not all Tamron lenses are great, but so is the other brands!. I personally got many, many soft lenses from Canon and Nikon in my life. For that reason i switched to Sony.In all, im very happy with mine, for the price i wont complain at all, its an everyday lens..i also got a Sony R1 which has a zeiss lens with real 24-120mm at f2.8.Both together i got myself a great combo for all shooting.IF you found this lens dont work for other camera bodies, its not my fault.You should buy Sony A100.
I have what most folks would call a 'vintage' audio set-up. Adcom amp and pre-amp, Kef Reference 105 speakers (circa 1980) and a well reviewed but otherwise run of the mill Sony multi-disc SACD player. I have always been pleased with the sound, but even after upgrading to the Adcom devices I felt that something was missing. Of course I blamed it on the CD player, but just couldn't justify spending the money for one of the more esoteric units that are available. My friend (thank you Mr. Tyler) suggested that I upgrade the interconnects. Based on Gil's recommendation, I put these on my Amazon Wish List. Santa was nice and they were under my tree at Christmas time.I popped these bad boys between and amp/pre-amp as well as between the pre-amp and CD, relegating the existing Monster cables to a stand-by position on the floor. Like the title says, instant improvement. Now, I'm not talking about a jaw dropping, OMG audio revelation. What I heard was a cleaner sound with more defined detail in the presentation. On all types of music. Music with which I am extremely familiar. The bass response (for which Momster is reknowned) was still there, thankfully, but the mid-range and highs were more apparent. Not pronounced and unrealistic, just more 'there'. Music that always brought a smile to my face now made that smile even broader. "Take Me to the Mardi Gras" (Paul Simon), "Flight Over Rio" (Al Di Meola), "Trouble, You Can't Fool Me" (Ry Cooder), all of them took on a new life that I didn't know existed.I'm usually cautious in giving products 5 stars. That rating is for the products that just hit it out of the park, but I just couldn't come up with a valid reason to not rate it that high. Build quality is excellent and they do exactly what they are designed to do. And they do it extremely well without breaking the bank.I have a pretty discerning ear, so I noticed the difference immediately. So, if you think that the system you have should sound 'better' and you haven't upgraded the interconnects, give these a try. Maybe they'll help. One thing is for sure, it certainly won't hurt. (Note: if you're going to upgrade the interconnects, do all of them, not just one or two.)
lots of bells and whistles... sounds great, and my fiance (electronic and toy enthusiast), loves it!Thanks :)
This screen protector is alright. It still retains fingerprints, and even though it's about 50% less, it's still a lot of fingerprint that lingers. Without the screen, it's easy to wipe off the prints with a special cloth, but with the screen, the prints don't come off easily. The glare is minimized by 50% too, but there's still a glare. I don't mind the screen protector being there, since the prints and glare are both lessened with it, but it's not something to be raving about. I bought my fiance a similar screen protector, but it was for the iPhone 4, and that one seems to lessen fingerprints by a at least 75%. Off the top of my head, I can't remember who makes that screen protector, but I would try theirs next, if they make one for the iPad mini.
In my humble opinion backup your Palm Desktop software prior to using this product and performing a hot sync.Note: I have been using the Palm Desktop "software" for years as my personal digital assistant (PDA). I accumulated over 2000 entries over the years.After purchasing the Palm Z22 Handheld I did the next best thing. I synced the PalmOne Z22 PDA to my Palm Desktop software that contained all my data:- I used the default setting for my first hotSync. But, the default setting was to "synchronize the files" between calendar, contacts, memos, etc.The hotsync deleted 50% of my data due to the "default" settings.Here are all my categories that were deleted.-- Memos- Desktop category 'onlinePurchases' has been deleted.- Desktop category 'music' has been deleted.- Desktop category 'Linux & Windows' has been deleted.- Desktop category 'massage' has been deleted.- Desktop category 'grammar' has been deleted.- Desktop category 'cc' has been deleted.- Desktop category 'magazines' has been deleted.- Desktop category 'software' has been deleted.- Desktop category 'Dell' has been deleted.I'm sure this will happen and be harmful to many people.In my humble opinion backup your Palm Desktop software prior to using this product and performing a hot sync.
Bought this router based on all the rave reviews and Linksys reputation, to replace an old NetGear WGR614. What a mistake! The router has to be reset annoyingly often to fix wireless connections. I do not have any devices that could create interference, i.e. cordless phones etc, so that can be safely ruled out, especially since the laptop is showing signal strength as excellent at all times. When WLAN does work, it steps down connection speed from the full 802.11g 54 Mbps at first, all the way to 5.5 and sometimes even to 1 Mbps. What gives? The NetGear router has exactly the same problem, but at least connections are reliable in that the box doesn't need to be bounced every couple of hours.Now it's not like the router doesn't work at all, because my desktop is plugged in to it and I have no connection problems (this is how I know it's not my ISP when I lose wireless connectivity). I really don't care if the router firmware is hackable, if it runs Linux or Windows 95 inside - as long as it can keep a rock solid wireless connection it does not even matter to me if it is 11 Mbps or 54. It is really embarassing that in this day and age Cisco is unable to ensure essential functionality in such a simple device.
Very pleased with this product. Could not get around our new town without it. Loved the price.
We just moved into an older house that had a 20 year M&S Intercom System. I saw that M&S made a retrofit unit and bought the DMC3-4 system to modernize the intercom. It has been very disappointing. The music quality is much worse due to the fact that the speakers are tiny compared to the original system. The sound reminds of a cheap 1970's transistor radio. We have also had a lot of problems with "squawking" noises and other types of noise interference that has made this system not very usable. The tech support from the company is very limited. They blame the existing wiring but offer little ideas or help on how to troubleshoot. I think the engineering quality of this product is very poor and I would not recommend this system.
This camera is a big hit around our house! We bought this as a Christmas present for our 4-year old son, and both he and our 2-year old love it. Lots of 'extra' fun features, and very intuitive. He's already planning on regularly e-mailing his pictures to family.
Canon products are just trouble free and reasonably priced, These were Christmas gifts for four teens.
Absolutely the best value out there. Images incredible and easy and intuitive to use, especially for a traditional user.
Can't beat the price. They work well if you have a set of alternative pads, since they only come with one set, which may or may not fit your ears. Luckily the pads are interchangeable with ones from other manufacturer's.
This is a very good device. The only thing I would ask for is that two outlets on the end faced the other direction. I used it to help clean up my data cabinet which now looks civilized.
I bought my son a Mylo for Christmas. It was a nice device while it worked. 3 weeks later and the screen is acting up. As I write this I am STILL on the phone after 72 minutes waiting to speak to the 5th person. Noone has any power to do anything not to mention know what to do. The level of incompetence exhibited by their personnal is beyond belief. If this is how Sony supports their products this will be the last Sony anything that makes it into this house.
I am sure this is a fine adapter, however it does not work with the fr500 solarlink, even though amazon leads one to think so. Of course i cant be too harsh, i should have read things closer, but shame on you amazon for leading me astray.
I bought these for my husband for Christmas, and he loves them. He said he has absolutely nothing negative to say about them. The buying process was easy, and the shipping was fast. Thanks!!!
This was a very cute and entertaining book about dating ALL the wrong men and finding out what is important and when enough is enough! IF I were her, I would have given up long ago! Everything from the cab driver to Elliot.It also dealt with family and how important their role is in your life. It proves you may think you are happy to pretend to be someone else, but in the end you are better off being yourself.And heck in the end, if all else fails, go buy a dog!!!! Enjoy!
Okay, just got it not too long ago. My printer needed a USB cable and I needed something longer than 6ft cable I had--and it works marvelously. As an added bonus, this cable is RoHS compliant, which is perfect for the small environmentalists in all of us.
The only problem noted todate, is that it has recently become a little more noiser than what it was when I first purchased. I can live with it.
I had one for years and loved it. I took it to Europe and due to the different wattage i fried it. I tried to buy another brand and hated it. I bought another one and I am very happy again. It is sturdy and you dry and model your hair at the same time very quickly!
I'm an amateur photographer, and I'm in no position to drop thousands on L lenses and the like. This was my third lens, after the kit 18-55 and the 50mm 1.8 The difference in image quality is simply stunning. For the (relatively) low price, you get a lens that simply shames the plastic fantastic in sharpness, bokeh, and color. I've used it primarily for portraits, and the results have been incredibly good. Build quality is very solid, and the eight aperture blades and longer focal length create very pleasing bokeh. If I have any complaints, it's that the length can be pretty tight on a crop sensor camera, especially indoors. Highly recommended.
After buying my great player, I was looking at the reviews page, when I saw someone saying that the player does NOT play videos. This is absolutely a lie, and I'm going to explain why.The Samsung Media Studio, that COMES WITH THE PLAYER, before getting your video in the player, convertes it into a different type of video, the svi.FOR EXAMPLE: I made a beautiful video on the Movie Maker, and then, using the Samsung Media Studio, I was copying into my yp-t9. In this process, the software was also converting my video from WMA to this SVI format that only the player accepts.So, if you don't have the software, you really can't put videos on your player (because only the Samsung media studio can convert your videos to svi), but the thing is: THE SOFTWARE IS INCLUDED! So, there's nothing to worry about.About the player, the only thing I can say is that it's absolutely awesome! It's a great player, with a great price, and all the dollars I paid absolutely worth it! I recommend it!
The resolution is about equal to VCD quality, maybe slightly better, but it does what I wanted it to do. My monitor is flat panel 15&quot; and I used it on 2 computers, a 500MHz w/ 128MB RAM and a 1.5GHZ w/ 512MB RAM. It worked fine on both although the 500MHz machine kinda slowed down quite a bit when 2 other applications were open (actually screwed up the video twice making everything huge and had to reboot to fix it).It takes the power from the USB port, so that's nice, but the USB cable is permanently connected to the device which kinda makes it a pain (I like to just keep the USB cable connected to the PC to make it more convenient and connect whatever device I want later). Also, my USB port is on the back of my 500MHz machine, so that's even more inconvenient for me.Anyway, overall, everything isn't too bad if you don't mind the lower quality of the video. If you want better quality, I read the internal TV tuners are much better. I wanted convenience though.Oh yeah, there is a slight but noticable out of sync-ness between the audio and video, but it isn't too bad. You cannot get closed captioning and there is no FM tuner or remote control for this one (but those features would have made this model more expensive).If there were an option, I would give it a 3.5. It deserves better than a 3 - but because of the VCD quality and price (this is kinda expensive for VCD quality) I can't give it a full 4.
This product works. Requires screwing GPD onto GPS mount but includes a knob for GPS if you lost the original. Good quality/fit, only negative, can't use powercord with GPS mount... I ended up cutting a hole for AC/DC adapter. Easy to mount/remove GPS from Bicycle mount.
Honestly. I have had absolutely no problems with my Mintek. I've had it for 7 months. I've used it a lot too, as I travel frequently and even have used it for a month (almost every night)connected to my big TV when my regular DVD player at home went out. Picture is clear, and the system is convenient with good sound. I think that the other reviewer must have just gotten a defective player...?
Cable is as advertised, works great so far with no problems. It's quite beefy considering the price tag, I was pleasantly surprised.Similar cables are $40-60 at best-buy, which is one of the biggest scams being being pushed on consumers today. Digital cables must meet industry standards regardless of whether they are $10 or $500. Don't waste your money on monster cables or anything of the sort. Get them from places like Amazon instead, I can't stress it enough.
This is a great bag for carrying all those little extras you need when out taking pictures. In addition, it is an excellent way to keep your camera safe.
This cap fits the Olympus ZD 25mm f/2.8 and fastens securely. Compared to the screw in metal lens cap that came with that lens, this cap adds a couple millimeters of extra thickness but is much more convenient to put on and take off.
This was a great price for exactly what I wanted. I shopped around and this is the best price I could find!
You need a quality splitter to maintain signal integrity. I got this beause I bought a wireless cable modem and wanted to make sure I didn't sacrifice signal quality all around. You may find another company with the same specs as this (not buying for the brand name), but just make sure you see the signal quality numbers in GHZ. Sometimes a few dollars more is what makes the difference. I'm not a Monster Cable enthusiast, but this has worked well, so I have to give credit where due.
You cannot include an extra battery with using this case. If you take a lot of pix like I do, then this case is not for you.KathySan Diego, CA
My TV history: I've owned a Sony KF42WE610 set, which is an LCD Rear Proj. TV. I have helped purchase (and tweak) a Samsung HLP4663W DLP set for my parents, which replaced an older Mitsubishi CRT RPTV. I also own a 26" Syntax LT26HVE flat-panel LCD which I use as my PC monitor. I think it's fair to say I've seen my share of HDTVs.Well, my parents bought me this set as a graduation gift, to replace my Sony LCD set which was lost in a housefire. And boy, am I ever pleased with it. Sony's SXRD (their proprietary version of LCOS, or Liquid Crystal on Silicon) technology is easily superior to all of the above-mentioned techs (including Plasma, which I have not owned, but have viewed relatively extensively). It is offered at a "Sony mark-up" but not a tremendous one in terms of other 1080p-capable sets.What really blows away competing technologies in the current marketplace is the black level. Sony's SXRD has, for the first time, equaled the deep, inky, rich blacks of a very good CRT or plasma set - and married it to the brightness of microdisplay technology, at a much more affordable price than flat-panel LCD or plasma sets.The blacks are truly stunning. STUNNING. On my 2003-model Sony LCD RPTV, black was a very dark gray. On my parents' 2005-model Samsung DLP, blacks are better still, but you can still see a bit of light shining through. The blacks on Sony's SXRD sets are so dark, they are only barely discernable from a completely turned-off set. If you're new to microdisplay tvs, you may not be impressed. But when you've followed their evolution for 5 years like I have, it is just astounding the progress that has been made. These blacks are as good as the best plasma sets, WAY better than the best current LCD flat-panels, and finally as good as a very good consumer-grade CRT direct-view or projection set. The level of black may seem unimportant to a newbie, but it is possibly the most important quality of a convincing picture - a high black level leads to a flat, washed out picture. The ability to render deep shades of black without losing detail in shadows makes for a realistic, convincing cinematic experience.The resolution is, of course, terrific. It is impossible to see individual pixels at further than a foot from the screen (I have 20/20 vision). 1080i HD signals show an obvious (though slight) boost in detail over 720p display devices. SXRD tvs, like all "microdisplay" sets (LCD, DLP and LCOS), offer a tremendously bright and "punchy" picture, as opposed to what you may be familiar with, the older, much dimmer CRT projection sets. This is due to its UHP (ultra high pressure) lamp light source, which is a bright, white light, unlike the three multicolored CRT "guns." It never requires convergence, and there is no danger whatsoever of "burn-in" or image retention. Better still, when the lamp begins to dim or fail after about 8,000 hours of use, it can be replaced by the user, effectively giving you a brand-new picture. This DIY feature is much appreciated by someone who wants to avoid annoying (and costly?) service visits. I have seen some negative reaction to user-replaceable lamps. People say: If you have to buy $200 to $300 lamps periodically, won't that add up to a huge expenditure? Well, first of all, we're talking about 8,000 hours of use, according to Sony's specs on this set's lamp. That equals out to various numbers of years depending on your viewing habits. Let's say you watch 5-6 hours a day - working out to about 4 years. To me, $250 every 4 years is not a big deal, especially when you get a "like new" picture each time you replace. Other techs like Plasma have what they call "Mean Time to Half Brightness," usually around 20,000 hours. So that's around 10 years until you likely would just be better off replacing the plasma set. Even given future price erosion, we're talking about likely a $1500-$2000 purchase to replace. Weigh 2 or 3 lamps in 10 years($500-$750) against a new $2000 set after 10 years, and the expenditure doesn't seem so bad.DLP is almost on the same par in terms of picture quality, but for me (and *maybe* 5-10% of the rest of the population), my ability to see rainbow trails on high-contrast scenes takes it out of contention. Until manufacturers put out 3-chip DLP sets (1 chip per primary color, with no rainbow-inducing color wheel to separate the white light from one chip into the 3 primary colors), I can't live with a DLP set as my daily option. ((update: LED-based DLP sets apparently have a much-diminished rainbow effect, since the LED source lamps flash quickly between red, green and blue, much faster than any color wheel separating white light. This new tech deserves to be watched carefully - reviews indicate that the picture quality is not yet quite up to snuff)) Keep in mind, this is not to dissuade anyone from getting a DLP set - they look great, and if you don't see rainbows, they come in 1080p flavors for a great price. The best test to see if you are sensitive to rainbows is the THX optimizer menu available on many DVDs. Look at the circle test pattern, and move your eyes around the circle. If you see rainbows, this is the easiest test for them. If you don't you're golden. That said, color wheels are getting faster, so perhaps this issue will diminish with each new generation of DLP sets.LCD projection sets (like my previous set), though they have three chips (and thus no rainbows), have a lower level of "pixel fill," (the portion of the screen filled by the pixels of the image, as opposed to the spaces between pixels) meaning you can more easily discern the spaces between pixels, creating what some call a "screen door effect." Figures I've read put the pixel fill of LCD RPTV's at 50%, DLP sets at 90%, and SXRD sets at 92% (I have not seen a published figure on plasmas, but to my eyes they look to have a lower pixel fill - I have always found it quite easy to see plasma pixels). I can say from having owned these sets and compared them side by side that it does make a big difference. Pixels which are 'invisible' a foot away from the screen lend themselves to an incredibly creamy, smooth picture which doesn't look "digital." LCD offers a great no-rainbow budget option, but currently is not available in 1080p resolution, has a higher black level by the nature of its pass-through technology, and has more easily discerned pixels.Where Sony's SXRD models unexpectedly shine are in their feature sets and customizability. You can name each input and channel. There are so many tweaking options available in the regular user menu that you may never even find them all. The funny thing is , most of them are unnecessary. I calibrated the set with the Digital Video Essentials home theater disc, and the set required *no* changes to color settings and only the barest minimum change to brightness levels. Both SD and HD signals look great, and the integrated Over-the-Air tuner does a great job of pulling free broadcast HD signals. This is a set that you can plug in and not change one setting and get a truly great picture - all the knowledgeable tweaking in the world (I consider myself knowledgeable, having made service menu adjustments based on much research on my old Sony) will only improve things nominally - which was kind of a disappointment - since I so enjoyed tweaking the Sony LCD and Sammy DLP sets, each requiring far more in the way of adjustment.I use the Oppo 971H "upscaling" player for my DVD source, the PS3 for my Blu-Ray source, and the Terk HDTV-S indoor/outdoor antenna to pull in my OTA HD broadcasts. I highly recommend all of these pieces of equipment (Oppo has a new model out, which can be purchased on Amazon.) As many have said - you MUST feed your set the best material to really enjoy it. DVDs through HDMI look very good (the TV does just as good a job as the Oppo scaling them up to 1920x1080), and native 1080p Blu-Ray discs such as "Planet Earth" can't be beat. Pairing a set like this with an HD disc player (whatever your pleasure, HD-DVD or Blu-Ray) is highly recommended.As far as standard definition goes, "garbage in, garbage out" is the applicable phrase - but to be fair, this Sony does a fine job of smoothing out analog cable signals to make them watchable. I consider myself a pretty discerning viewer, and frankly I just don't understand some of the criticism out there with regard to this set's SD performance. Folks, if you feed a high-performance set like this a blurry, noisy signal through coaxial cable, you're going to see each blur and shake in glorious, 50" high-resolution detail. It's the nature of the beast. Play with the "DRC Palette" to find a setting which smooths it out to your liking.Just an aside - as with most microdisplays, this set has a screen with a matte finish - not the glassy reflective screens typical of Plasma or CRT sets. Thank goodness. I don't know why anyone ever thought putting a 50-inch mirror in your living room and then trying to get a good tv picture from it was a good idea. Now if they can just stop using these shiny screens on laptops... Another note on the screen - like all microdisplays, this set's screen is "high gain," meaning it is engineered with a lenticular finish on the interior to amp up the brightness levels and create a wider viewing angle. While this is mostly a good thing (especially in a bright room), some people feel it creates a "silk screen effect," in which you can see the "sparkling" of the screen material on a very bright field in the image, such as a white screen, or clouds. Subjectively, it doesn't bother me at all. But it is a difference to note between these types of sets and a front projector, LCD, or plasma.The one and only drawback for me is the lack of picture-in-picture - I would have used it a lot for gaming while having the TV on as well. It is a disappointment, but not a dealbreaker. The quality of the picture makes up for it. Others may miss "cable card," though it is not something I care about. PIP and Cable Card are available on the step up "XBR" model Sony, for quite a premium. Since the two models share identical display chips and nearly identical processing abilities, I personally don't think the premium is justified.With resolution, color fidelity and black levels like these; and weighing in at 85 pounds and about 14 inches deep; all at a price rapidly plunging below $2k; I cannot reasonably see purchasing any other type of set, unless space is so limited that you absolutely cannot live without (and you have the extra $1000 for) a flat panel.There's a reason these sets top the ratings of sites like CNET, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Mag. They are truly the best of breed and can't be topped in the current marketplace for quality and price/performance. These sets (and DLP sets also, minus the rainbows) are better than flat-panel technologies for sometimes half the price. I can't possibly recommend a set like this enough if you are in the market for a big screen which you want to use for serious movie watching, HD sports, or even just regular viewing.
This is a very cheap product. One of my wall charger's plug actually came off and was stuck in my wall outlet. I had to turn of the main electricity to remove it! I am not satisfied with this product. I rated this a 2 star product because the cable and the car charger are very useful.
I got my first (second-hand) apple computer in 1983 or 84, and have stayed with them ever since. In 2004, I bought a floor model Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 17" M9248LL/A (1.60 GHz PowerPC G5, 256 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo Drive), because I could get it at a bargain price.It's 2008 and I'm still using it, and it still works just fine.The only thing I'm changing about it is that I'm finally adding memory. I'm going to go all the way and put in 2 gigs.I also now have my first new computer, a MacBook Pro, to which I will also add memory in a while.One thing at a time.Always Mac's.Always!
This is a very functional set that all cameras should use. The three lens set will probably be the most used of any filters. Great price and delivery.
I paid 300 for this TV and for that money it is a superb piece of kit. The exterior is plastic, chunky and a bit ugly but it's not so bad with the speakers off. However, the picture quality is what really counts and it beats many LCDs that I have seen in the shops. It's at least as good as the Panasonic 32" that my mum paid twice as much for. SD stuff looks fine, although faces can be a bit red. Bee Movie looks absolutely superb through my upscaling DVD player.
the sound is very, very good, I bought 2. They work fine. For that price it is worth. If you don't wana buy Ipod 30G then this one here is a very good choice. The sound quality is comparable of Ipod 30G.
When I first got this, there had been a rare break out of tornados in Indiana in Mid-Late November 2005 in the middle of the night. Living in a rural area with no public warning system I was quite concerned. My husband would tell you paranoid. I've always been very fearful of tornados in the middle of the night-when you can't see and your asleep.So I purchased this and followed the instructions and set it up when I got it by the end of November 2005. I had messed with it a few times making sure the settings and stations were correct-I was beginning to fear I had a "Dud" since it never went off. It was very easy to set up-too easy.Well, yesterday (2-16-06) all heck broke loose. There was a major thunderstorm/cold front pushing through the area after a very rare warm day (reached almost 60 degrees-rare for February) and that radio was going off non-stop. It was re-assuring to know that when it mattered the most it performed and came through as promised.Spring will be here soon, and the "normal" severe storm season will be upon us. I would very highly suggest people buy this for their own protection-it's well worth the investment.I'm no longer worried I have a "dud". I'm just glad it's been quite all this time. I know it will perform again in the future.
I bought this as my 2nd digital camera. It's really small so its easy to carry. This little guy is definitely user friendly but it really doesn't have too many features and the resolutions are ok. I should have spent a little more and bought the SD850 which has image stabilization and other cool features. Don't get me wrong, SD1000 is decent but it really is more for convenience when you're on the go or you just want something really simple and point and shoot.
I've been very pleased with this product. Originally, I was looking for a wired keyboard with a wireless mouse. I bought this unit and with no wires on either the mouse or the keyboard, it has been very nice. I have a keyboard drawer under my desk and there are no cable routing issues. Plus, when I want, I can pop it up onto the desktop with no problems. It's just great!
used this product in the field , not as heavy as i was accustomed too however it works, price is reasonable and 2inches wide is what the job call's for .
although it was alittle to long for me it shouldn't stop other people! worked great, no downfalls.
Note: you'll be getting DS12887A, which is a pin-compatible replacement for DS1287A. Batteries worked as advertised. If you're buying them, I assume you know what you want them for (in my case, some old VAXstations).
I purchased the EOS 300 Digital "Rebel" mostly because of my positive experience with a Canon A80 digital. I absolutely love the A80 and Canon quality and customer service is first rate and wanted to upgrade resolution, FPS, and shooting flexibility. I was disappointed that even though I experienced a slight improvement in picture resolution, i found the EOS 300 Rebel just underwhelming in terms of design, function and ease of use. It felt heavy and awkward, and didn't seem a significant improvement over the A80. I also had a problem with the lens(an upgrade from the lens kit). The auto focus servo malfunctioned, only worked in one direction and the camera could not focus at all in low light. I returned the EOS camera and lens and bought the Nikon D70 and 18-70 lens kit, the other option for serious prosumer gear. WOW, what a difference and what a beautiful camera! Amazing image/color quality, fast auto focus, with low-light beam assist. The metering is dead-on precise, i can even get an accurate exposure with 30 second shutter speeds! Changing film speed, white balance, apeture, shutter speed is one touch controlled with dials at thumb and forefinger. The menu works like windows with very easy to access and use. The lens is a wider focal range and better quality than the Rebel kit. The D70 feels great in the hand: solid, lighweight with natural ergonomics. It was intelligently designed by people who use cameras, know digital photography, and not just an adaptation from an older model film camera. Spend the extra few $'s for the D70, and especially now with the $200 rebate on the camera and lens kit.
Surprise. In my research prior to buying this NAS device nothing clued me into the fact that I wouldn't be able to just pick up the USB drive and use it on another computer (without building separate partitions). I gotta be more careful. I like the limited security built in. I don't like the connection speed. Once connected it does fine, but it seems to use a slight delay, as if it's waking up from standby. If true, I'd like to be able to turn it off or set up time periods when standby modes are acceptable.
There is not much more to say that I didn't put in the subject line. Its a great cable for the price.
I agree with poster who complained about the sound volume- it should have a higher range, but I didn't have too much of a problem with it (and I sat in economy class :)) The resolution is great and my initial worries of the screen being too tiny were unfounded. I would have loved it more if there was the option of built-in speakers. You have to use headphones or plug in a speaker. The battery life was about 2.5 hours for me. When I first got it, I thought that the battery could be charged through the player itself (both the dvd player and the clip on battery pack have outlets), but you have to put the charger into the the battery port for it to charge. I also assumed that the player alone would hold some sort of charge, but it doesn't at all (I initially thought the battery pack was an extended battery). I like the design of the battery/fold-up stand and found it easy to use. My other complaint is that the remote has no volume control as well, but it shouldn't be too much of an issue since you have to be close to the unit in order to watch the movie anyway.I have another coby product that I reviewed and recommend- COBY TF-DVD7050 7" TFT Portable Tablet-Style DVD Player for a larger screen and option of a built-in speaker.
This WIFI extender was easy to setup. I just followed the instructions and it worked the first time.
This worked great the first 6 months... other than I can NEVER get 40 prints from the cartridges as stated. Now it is not printing as clear, leaving odd discolor on the prints. I used the cleaner and no difference. I also hate that it often will not grab the paper and will pop up as out of paper when it is not. Looking for a better replacement.
It is so nice not having to deal with cords attached to the camera. If I have any problems with this product, I know the Mac Group would take care of it. They are a very reliable company with outstanding customer service.
this thing is [not good]. it always skipps and never has very good bass. i like bass so this thing is a piece of [junk]. thank you and have a very nice day! goodbye!
Don't buy this junk. I installed the hardware and the software with this device and could not get it to scan my finger print. I looked for help or support from both the hardware and software makers, but none was available. If cars worked like most computer technology, we would all be still walking.
What can I say? It's a memory card, it fits my camera, it can be taken out and stuck in my computer via a reader. Lots O Room. Very happy camper.
What you ask for is what you get. Greatly priced and quick on the shipment.
Hi, I'm writing this review because I have a very different use for this product. I received an 8 GB USB Flash Drive Key Chain as a gift.New York Mets DataStick Keychain 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DSK4GB-NYMV2This link only shows a 4 GB, but they are basically the same. Anyway, I have a Dell computer which has front side access for both USB and Fire wire connections. However the Dell has a hard plastic "trim" that prevents the box shape of the flash drive from making a solid connection (Or any connection, for that matter) with the ports.The flex USB connector allows a nice connection, problem solved. I would highly recommend this product to anyone facing a similar dilemma! Very nice product!Chris W.
The device worked great for a while. It was used to switch between a Windows server and a Windows workstation. Easy to install and use.The product carries a 2 year warranty. The console keyboard and mouse connections died after about 1 year & 9 months. Shipping and insurance will cost about as much as buying a new one. After they look at it, then they may send a reconditioned one at their option.I like the product and will probably buy another one, realizing its life may be less that 2 years.
I bought it in January for my Canon imageClass MF3110 which is used lightly. It worked great initially! But today I start to hear high-pitch noise when printing, and the printout has lots of black stains. I was able to get rid of the black stains by wiggling the cartrage a little, but I was not able to get rid of the noise yet. Maybe if I try longer, I could find a sweet spot to get rid of the noise. I am just a little concerned that this may wear out my printer faster!I re-installed my original Canon X25 Cartridge and it works fine.Can not return the cartrage since the return window just expired (Feb 27).Based on this experience, I can not recommend this product. I will probably buy a Canon cartrage next time.
Who could possibly give this machine a good review? My boyfriend spent an hour trying to get it to work and then ended up on hold forever with customer service before they told him he needed to use 4X DVDs even though it wasn't in the manual. We bought the 4X and even they didn't work. What a complete waste of time. Amazon should write this one off their list of acceptable DVRs to sell. It's being returned to Amazon tomorrow.Nancy
well packed plugged it in hooked up to wow cable took right off remote worked with catv great picture, stero got all the goodies warrenty ? but they have a web sight and 800 #
I'm really glad I found this protective case on Amazon.com. These things can take a beating. Companies like AccessIT, Deluxe Digital, Technicolor (etc) use these Pelicans for shipping their D-Cinema hard drives to theaters. The colors most commonly used are orange, yellow and some times gray. I highly recommend the Pelican '1200' for anyone who is looking for a good protective case.
I purchased the Sony ZSY3 cd boombox and was not at all impressed. The bass sounds "tinny" and over vibrates and sounds so unreal. Don't waste your money on this one. Overpriced and skimpy on features. You don't even get a cassette player on this one. It has a sleep timer function but no alarm function. No mp3 compatibility. The backlit lcd is so small. With each new model they bring out the lcd gets smaller and smaller. You are better off with last year's model CFD E95LIV. Now that one is a nice one for the price. Sony has discontinued that model but some merchants might still have stock on it.
Well - i like nikon stuff - but this thing is a cheap mess. It really can't be used on a tripod because it's not stiff enough to support the camera. The mount for the tripod socket will flex because it's made out of plastic. It's okay for adding vertical format controls. Unlike some other units this pac does nothing to improve camera performance. It's easier and lighter just to carry a spare battery. It does provide AA battery support which is why i wanted it. It could have been a whole lot better though and i expected something more like the old F100/MB-F100 combo. Really disappointing, but it is cheaper..
This is the worst stereo you can think of buying. I'm glad they don't make them anymore!!
We previously owned an Olympia. We like it so much that when it broke, it was missed. We knew it was time (no pone intended) to replace it. We were so relieved to find that Amazon had them. We ordered the replacement and love it.
I really enjoy this keyboard. It did not take me anytime to adjust to the keyboard. The best thing is the hotkeys. You just click the mail button and up it comes. I also find the media (music), my computer and calculator buttons helpful. The other good feature is the back and forward buttons for your browswer built in. All of this and it is also a USB hub adding two ports on your desk! Great!
it's the best eargear i've ever had ... crystall-like sound and very very comfortable....
I have a Canon 20D, and I have had these lenses:Canon 50mm/1.8 (my reference standard for the best lens performance I can reasonably expect)Canon 28-135 ISCanon 28/2.8Sigma 18-50/2.8Canon 18-55 EFSI have found that the Sigma 18-50/2.8 is the lens I keep on my camera most of the time. It has very good color, contrast, sharpness, saturation, and low distortion and aberration. By contrast to the 18-55 kit lens that came with my camera, the Sigma is in a whole different class. I would compare it favorably with my Canon 28/2.8 prime lens. I have never used a prime lens wider than 28mm, so I can't speak as to what the distortion is like at 18mm compared to a prime, but in general I am very pleased with the Sigma.I find it has better dynamic range than the Canon 28-135 did; I can get better textures and ranges of intensity.For the highest quality, I always go to my Canon 50/1.8, but in walking around and general shooting, I use the Sigma.I was interested in the Canon 17-40L, but from what I have seen there is not a lot of difference in the quality from that lens and this one. Perhaps a little less distortion, but nothing you would notice unless you are taking pictures of brick walls.
I bought this to get a more reliable signal from my sirius unit to my OEM stereo. The installation took me about 15 minutes and it makes the whole thing look more professional! no more channel surfing when another fm station overrides your sirius signal! i recommend it to anyone for a hassle free hardwire installation. no cutting or splicing your oem stereo and it can be taken back out if you get rid of your car!
I've owned these speakers for 18 months now and have them set up in my home office. I drive them with a SB Audigy card and from the day I set them up, they have produced nothing but sweet sound. The bass is clean and not overpowering. The wired remote not only has volume and bass adjustments, but also a headphone jack that when used, cuts off the audio to the speakers allowing me to work late and not disturb the family.I have never heard any &quot;popping&quot; noises (other than a small pop when I power down my PC.) I have the AC plugged into the surge protector side of a UPS. I don't know if that makes a difference or not, as I've never tried it any other way.The only drawback I found was if you want to wire the rear speakers to the back of a standard bedroom, you'll have to buy a set of RCA M-F extension cables, as the existing cables are too short. If you shop around, you can pick them up for a few bucks. I just wish I knew that before, so I could have had them on hand when I first installed these.There are many junk surround speakers being sold today, but these are not one of them. For the price, it's very hard to beat the quality.
Fit my Canon P23-DH even though it was not listed. 15 seconds to install and got the tax returns done. Fast, reliable shipping and $[...] with NO SHIPPING COST? What more can you ask for?
Lowepro's 40+ years of constructing high-quality camera cases and photo equipment backpacks cases clearly pays off.ThisLowepro Messenger Factor M Computer Bagis no exception, for it's a great balance of ergonomics, convenience, durability and good messenger bag styling. Lowepro has always been known for providing excellent padding in their camera bags, and that experience ensures that your investment in your notebook PC will be well protected.Also worth noting is that there are plenty of pockets in this bag for power cords, USB items, and the accessories that we all carry with out notebook computers. This unit also doubles up as a good messenger bag, with a decent book compartment, perfect for storing legal pads and file folders.This bag's well-padded interior was designed to fit most 15.4" wide-screen notebook computers, but if you need a larger version, check out theLowepro Messenger Factor L Computer Bag, which is designed to fit 17" laptop computers.The exterior both of these Lowepro Messenger Computer Bags is water-resistant, and they have has a slip-resistant rubberized carrying handle. One of the most important (and often overlooked) features of these and all Lowepro computer bags is their well-known and properly padded shoulder strap, one that seems to fit the shoulder better than most.Pick theLowepro Messenger Factor M Computer Bagor the other mentioned here and you can't go wrong.8/19/2008
Easy to use, great picture quality. Don't think you can find a better camera for the price.
my player stopped reading dvds just after the 3-month warranty expired. buyers beware.
I had used this usb during high school and now in college. Still works like new. I haven't had a problem yet. Most files are office files, images and pdfs. Nothing major like photoshop or anything like that. If you want something for everyday basic use then this is a great little usb for that.
Definitivamente un verdadera aliada para viajes largo donde necesite matener siempre un cuadro adicional la recomiendo con los ojos cerrados ,sus 6 megapixeles me ofrecen calidad para realizar vallas de carretera de manera excepcional, otro dato compra tarjeta compact flash de 1 gb y veras como no te aburres de tomar fotos todo el dia.... fotograficamente, Tony Lindo C.
I had this radio a year before it stopped working. The sound quality was good, and I liked the simplicity of of the design. The customer service at Emerson definitely has room for improvement however, and after dealing with them I don't think I'll buy another radio from them. I'm willing to pay a little more for a radio that will last longer and come with good customer service.
I read a bunch of good reviews on this filter. I had compared this Tiffen (I bought 2 of them) and the Hoya and another brand. Let me tell you, do yourself a favor-- and get another brand.Here are my complaints, and why I am terribly disappointed:1) The instant I picked my [...] package up off the porch, I heard a rattling. I immediately thought the filter(s) may have broken. But since there was other stuff on the box, I decided to hold judgment. Well it turns out it was the filters, and they were not broken-- the just RATTLE-- A LOT. So badly, I heard it through the Amazon box when I picked it up from the porch! The glass is too small for the frame-- significantly small, not just a tiny bit. So, you can immediately forget keeping dust out. I cleaned the inside off, and put them on my lenses. Next, I sprayed some Nikon Lens Cleaner on the outside surface, and cleaned off the filter's outside face... got it all nice and clean, only to find out-- some of the liquid ran inside the filter, and onto the lens surface. So I had to take it off, reclean the lens, and try again... what a fiasco.2) I used the Nikon Lens Cleaner (high quality stuff) to clean the filters. That stuff contains isopropyl alcohol, so I know it can clean almost anything. No matter what, there are spots that WILL NOT come off. They are embedded in the glass somehow.3) The filters were FILTHY when I received them. I spent 30 minutes just cleaning them, and was still unsuccesful. I used the Nikon Lens Cleaner, as well as a Microfiber cloth... didn't work. Then I used a Q-Tip instead. Guess what? The Q-tip head was BLACK after I cleaned off the filters. There was a greasy film and dirt all over both surfaces of both filters. And I still cannot get it all off!4) The packaging they came in was poor.These are junk-- save your money and buy a better one. Or, go cheaper and at least expect to get a piece of junk and save yourself $4 each.
I had a DLink wired router through which I connected my desktop (Gateway), Laptop (Dell) and IMac. I bought an IPAQ 4100 (built in 902.11b) and thought I might as well get onboard the wireless wave and try it out. I nervously tore the DLink out, followed the directions that Microsft sent with the unit and I was up and running in no time. I had a little trouble at first, but a quick call to Microsoft Network Tech support (free for two years with purchase of product)solved the problem. They just had me shut everything down, then resart everything. It all worked - the laptop through the included wireless network adapter, the IPAQ, and the Imac (wired). The shared printer took a little time to figure out, but that too is now up and running.Great product. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Works great for music, but widescreen movies with letterbox are very tough to see. OK for TV shows. I use it mostly in the car for the music and podcasts so works well for me.
The product was fine but would not work with the camera. The connection for the camera was not for my camera. I returned the product and resceived credit. Thank you.
It was the best deal when we bought it in summer 2006. Used only for trips for my 10 year old daughter. Broke before its one year anniversary. Error message: Wrong Disk.
It is a very great product, provided that you'v already have the right printer. If you don't maybe don't try this, since it is a little bit outdated. Howerver, you can also try to old printer and this products in combination, if you can find good deal.
I bought a cartridge from this company and it lasted over a year. I purchased two more cartridges from this company about 8 months ago. When I went to replace, one was defective and I asked about a return. It had been more than 180 days and the company was not obligated to replace; however, since it was only a few days passed the 180 days they made an exception. I left on vacation and did not return the product for a couple of weeks, even then they accepted my return and replaced the cartridge. This is one of the most satisfying experience in true customer service that I have encountered. They offer a great product for an excellent price and they actually care about the customer. The reason I didn't replace within the 180 days was because a cartridge I ordered more than a year ago was stil working!If you want a good quality cartridge at a great price and excellent service, go with these guys!!!!!
detailed product instructions, installation is simple and after restarting the laptop the ram is showing and it works as it should. well packaged and fast shipping are a plus.company well worth dealing with.
This is a very robust modem and a big improvement over my old one. I definitely recommend it.
With 2&quot; x 4&quot; x 11/16&quot; a real handy little companion - and not small enough to accidentally leave behind like a pen.Audio format is in Standard Play mode (SP) 16 bit x 8 kHz, which is very good for voice. In Long Play mode (LP) the recording time is doubled, from listening it appears by using 8 bit x 8 kHz. The LP quality is rather poor, but I suppose sufficient for pure information collection. The VOX Sense function is very nice as there is of course no mechanical start delay as experienced with tape machines.
I installed this in an old computer they had in a detached garage so they could look up info on vehicles they were working on and listen to music from their main PC... even through the siding of the garage and house it got an excellent signal. It installed easily and worked right away...
Great to play dvd's,vcd's,mpeg,divx. But browsing in mp3 songs is not possible, so not a good idea to purchase for mp3. Looks nice, sleek and is very reliable.But its remote sucks, does not have sound control function and has no eject button. It does not play WMV format.
I just received by Crosley songwritter and after opening it I feel it is not worth the price they ask. The tape button are hard to work,the function buttons are very hard to read and it sounds like a thrashing machine when it is in pause mode to space between songs while recording to CD.Very dispointed in this product.
Good enough to protect your valuable lenses. But do not expect any enhancement of photographic quality as advertisement.
This is absolutely and by far the best monitor I have had. I have used a couple of namebrand 15&quot; monitors in the past but the performance of this monitor far surpasses that of those monitors.I did my due diligence and looked up the PC world monitor (Oct and Dec issue) reviews and guess what. This is the only unrecognizable name in the top five (the oct issue has NEC (twice), Sharp, Compaq and Cornea in the top five). The price is very reasonable too! I strongly recommend this monitor. No trouble so far!!!!
I have been buying these batteries for the last 2 times my dog collars needed replacement batteries. Great price compared to local stores. I can order them a little ahead of when I know I need to replace them and not have to run to the store.
The size of this camera is great. The picture clarity is great if you only take pictures in the direct sunlight. However, unless you like red-eye pictures do not purchase this camera. This camera is the biggest disappointment. I purchased a Sony cybershot three years ago and it was great, never had any issues but unfortunately my son broke it so I had to purchase a new one. I did lots of research, read all the available reviews and finally decided to purchase the new DSC-T10, "one of the best ones out there". Well I do not agree. I have called Sony at least three times to receive help on how to remove the red-eye from my pictures and their only suggestions is to use the red-eye reduction feature, which does not work! I use it every time and I still get red-eye. Their other suggestion is to tell the people to look away from the camera...well it still happens. I am so disappointed in this camera. I can't believe I spent $350+ for this camera and it is the quality it is. I'm ready to give it away I'm so frustrated. One other thing if you like to use the date stamp then you'll need to purchase either a docking station for your computer or purchase their additional software because if you take your memory stick to a store to print out your pictures then the date stamp will not print on them. The biggest disappointment!
Connect Toshiba Upconverting DVD player to my new 50inch Samsung Plasma. Also connect my cable box to the TV as well. PERFECT!!!Audio works as well.Don't be foolish and be ripped off.
I think that the CD-R designs are not as functional as the newer ones.The newer CD-R's have squares all over the disc and it is very hard to find space to write on since they only give to two small areas to write on the disc. I like the Memorex CD-R's from 2004 and before.
I normally use Street Atlas on a laptop for GPS directions when traveling.However my daughter has a Mac and can't use Street Atlas so I purchased this product. Before she used it, I experimented with it. I found that it had fewer options to plan a trip than Street Atlas does and I found it more difficult to find alternate routes. It seems to allow only one via.When she went to use it, we were not able to get it attached by the suction cup either to the windshield or to the dashboard mount.We are going to Europe and I look forward to trying the language translation ability and the directions in Italy but have not yet purchased them.She found it helpful on her trip although it did route her into a parking lot.I gave it three stars but it's on the high end of three.
I was looking for an inexpensive golf range finder that would quickly help me pinpoint unknown yardages on some of the golf courses I play. I found the Galileo range finder has too many error variables and lacked the precision I was looking for. It's as accurate as the cheaper etched scopes that go for around $10. I averaged +/- 10% error from 100 yards in. The further out I got became even more inconsistant. I agree with all the complaints about not being able to hold the range finder steady enough to get any kind of consistancy. You also need to have the entire flag visable so blind greens couldn't be scoped. I know how far I hit all my clubs and I need to trust my yardage so I'm sending this unit back today for a refund and I'll bite the bullet and order a $$$ laser unit.
Actual lens OK, however the adapter for the Canon A510 is poorly designed and fits loosely. When you screw in the lens onto the adapter, the whole assembly is loose and shakes when you move the camera. I don't recommend this unless you can find a better adapter.
I have recently been involved in preparing my A/V for future arrivals of an HD LCD and a Playstation 3. I am a person that research price and specs for months, and the bottom line is that you can't beat Belkin Products, I have used them in every thing from race vehicles to the recent hooking up a new sub woofer. I doubt if find this quality of cable in San Diego for under $40.00 and it would probably be the same product from a parts wholesaler that is open to the public. I would spent money on transportation and sales tax so with the super saver shipping I saved at least $25.00. I have purchased a Belkin Surge Suppressor for all my new gear, and within the next few months will continue to replace what is not Belkin with their products. No one needs Monster cables,but if you are impressed by the image at least they won't hurt your gear, just your wallet
Save yourself some money and do not purchase these speakers. The sound is absolutely horrible. It was such a waste of money. They are going straight to the garbage. I can't be bothered anymore.
works great and i use the smallest band width xbox live no problem magic jack dishnetwork hoppers and much more and now i don/t have to rent one
I love this case form install camera, use of the buttons, prep. the seal and reinstalling seal was ez. makes camera bigger but not heavy, perfect fit in hands. great a/v,pic. in and out of water thats suprised me, for something thats sealed in a water tight case. just make sure lens is clear of water spot when taking a pic. coming out from the water. I've used this at pool partys, at the beach, going down water park rides, in snow. yes I don't use it alot but for the price of being in the action and getting that pic. not wasting time to dry off or just staying on the sideline is priceless.
The recent purchase of a Sirius Sportster system was a great addition to our 2003 car. I liked it so much we bought the Plug "n" Play Home Kit to listen to the satellite radio at home. Directions were simple enough, we just placed the antenna in the window sill to get perfect reception. I did have to buy a $5.00 stereo cord to use instead of the included RCA audio cable just because my Bose Radio only had a "audio in" slot. I'm pleased with the reception and especially the variety of channels I receive from Sirius. Knowing the product is backed with a one year warranty is just icing on the cake for us! Great product and the price at Amazon was cheaper than local brick and mortar stores!
Camera work liked it should. All you need to do is read the Manual and then your set. Im sure to say this will be a great camera for my college class.
Someone else mentioned that they found these headphones unconfortable to wear for long periods. So did I, until I &quot;adjusted&quot; them. On most clip type headphones, the clip is parallel to the earpad, and rotates with a hinge that is also parallel to the ear pad. On the Sony headphones, the ear clip rotates around a pivot that is nearly perpendicular to the ear pad so that as the clip is rotated, the distace between the clip and the ear pad varies between zero and 3/8 of an inch. However, unlike other designs, the clip stays nearly parallel to the ear pad. This makes the headphones sit in the ear better, and provides better sound IMHO.The problem I had was that the clip itself is molded so that only the lower edge touches the back of your ear. In my case, this dug into my ear and left them red and sore after a few hours. The solution is to heat up the front part of the clip with a candle, and twist the clip so that it lays flatter against the inside of the ear. They don't hold quite as well this way, but they feel so light and pinch so much less you hardly notice you are wearing them. Once modified, these have proven to be great headphones!
For under 10 bucks - you can't do much better than these headphones. I used them with my portable DVD player on a recent trip, and use them regularly with my ipod. The sound quality is excellent and they are very comfortable. The plastic tab that hangs them on your ears is not annoying like some I have tried. The only downside was that on a plane, my husband's headphones (Sony from his old Walkman...) must have had better volume - as he needed less volume than I did to hear our movie well. So, you may not get exactly the volume you are looking for if you like to blast out. Otherwise - a great buy for the buck.
This was my first digital. It did great however after three years the sensor went dead. According to my dealer this was common with that camera. He sent it to Canon even though it was out of warranty. I only paid for the postage, the repair was free. Do not buy one of these unless the sensor has been replaced as it is common for them to go out. My wife's A75 also had the sensor go out. We threw it away and got a new camera.
These pages are sturdy and work well with standard photos. I'm working to collect 50 years of photos and I have repurchased these at least twice.
Went from a 16 port gigabit switch to the JGS524 without any problems. We had all the ports on the 16 port version (desktop non-rackmount version) used at full speed (gb) and it was HOT! You prob could use it as a hand warmer on those cold days. Alas with the 24 port switch it had a fan which cooled it down considerably. The fan is loud but we had this unit sitting next to our office server which was 10x louder so we didn't even notice it.Installation was a breeze, just unplug all the CAT6 cables from the old unit, remove the old switch, mount the new one and plug all the cables back in.UPDATE 8/26/12:Well this unit almost lasted 3 years but now I'm starting to have problems. To quote one of the negative reviews on the egg site:"Cons: I have had nothing but trouble with this switch. Took me quite a while to track this switch down as the source of a TON of network problems. Users on our network would be dropped and/or could not log in and/or would have limited connectivity. Tried everything. Finally found out that it was this bad boy. The fix? Unplug it and then plug it back in. Works every time. Only problem? I have to do it at least once a day. What a pain."We started having problems with connectivity about 2 months ago and was trying to isolate the problem. Replaced network cards, rebooted PCs, checked cables, thought it was the server, router. I was pretty sure it wasn't the switch at first because everything worked great for a long time and it has a fan to keep things cool. Finally discovered it was the switch after unplugging all the network cables to it and noticed 3 lights still on! The ports were locked up and not responding. Sure enough, after unplugging and restarting, it worked great. For about a week. Needless to say, I'm not pleased. Forget the warranty repair. I need a reliable piece of equipment instead of one that makes me troubleshoot for weeks. These things need a problem LED whereby it comes on when it detects an error. I ended up getting a Trendnet. We'll see how that goes. 5 stars down to 3 for you netgear.Btw, 4 months ago, I had to troubleshoot a brand new WNDR3700 router by netgear that worked great for 2 months and then it crapped out. RMAd the router and guess what? They didn't have a V3 to give me, instead they sent me a refurbed V2. Sigh...
The backpack is made from rip stop nylon and does a good job forming a solid feeling box around your camera thanks to plastic tubes and stays sown into the backpack which help the backpack to keep its shape. There is a mesh pocket on the front of the pack and a larger, mesh pocket on the inside of the pack. There are also strips of material on the shoulder straps to hold canisters of film.The pack offers four compartments for stowing your camera gear. The size of the compartments can be varied thanks to Velcro fasteners to allow for larger or smaller equipment. The back of the pack is stiff and padded which is nice when you have awkward shaped gear in the pack so that it does not jab into your back.The only downside to the pack is that I was hoping for a bit more padding on the inside. Granted, I can adjust the height of the compartments, but the width and depth are not adjustable. I would have liked to see a bit more padding or foam to keep my camera and lenses from bouncing around in the backpack.If the backpack came with more padding, I would give it 5 stars. However, I will probably buy another bag in the future or add foam to this pack to better protect my equipment.
The Sd40 is now out for $350.I paid $270 with free shipping, no sales tax. Obviously, one should shop around and find the best current deal. I worry about scratching the lcd screen but this Canon camera comes with a leather case so I don't have to scour the internet looking for the case that is just right for my camera. The instructions are easy to read and understand. It's tiny and I am so pleased because it's lightness and size encourages carrying this camera so it is perfect for trips. I bought a 2gb memory card that had a promotional offer from Amazon. This has been an easy shopping experience. The camera comes with lots of cables so I don't have to shop before using the camera (unlike a canon printer I just returned that did not have a cable to connect to the computer.)I hope this camera is durable since it's not my nature to swoon and run out to purchase whenever a new model of anything comes out. I just want a better than decent camera and I don't mind paying for it but I don't want to enter a consumer pattern of buying a new one every year - that's not owning, that's leasing.
Great optics for the money. Nikon has always made excellent products which is one of the reasons why it was purchased. I would recommend it for the price based on the type of use it was designed for.
I bought these on sale for about $28. These phones are not worth $60. No question about that. I've been using them for 2 and a half years, and they're always my "go-to" pair for portable listening. They've got a clean, crisp sound with some accentuated bass (which I like). Damn good for the price. They don't cancel every bit of it, but they muffle outside noise, and it becomes almost not existent if youcrank the volume of your tunes a bit.However, at different times, the actual left (fell off last year) and right (fell off this year) cans have BOTH fallen off of the silver band that goes around your head and I had to use super glue to put them back on. In addition, the copper wire connecting the plug to the cable started to show after the plastic shielding wore away, so I had to put some duct tape over that. Now, they're usable again. Have never had an issue with channels being scratchy or cutting out, which is common with cheaper phones. Only workmanship problems.The little prongs on the top of the metal band make your head hurt. Be prepared to do some repairs and general maintenance on these if you plan to keep them for a few years. Not the most durable things in the world. Traveling out of state with them is what made the cans fall off both times. Also, buy them only if you find them on sale.
The cables are two inches too short to use in a Mac Pro - and I discovered this too late to return it.
It does not even deserve ONE star. This is my second Acer. The first gave me fits and I gave it away. This one did much the same thing and then the hard drive died...all within 6 months. Support was awful (try being on hold up to an hour). Repair is awful...got my laptop back in 2 weeks even though I paid for overnight return. In less than 2 weeks I got the same problems that I had before the first hard drive failure. Their answer? Send it back for repair. I am sorry, if they cannot fix it the first time why would I even let them have it a 2nd time? No exchanges, refunds or even a loaner. My business depends on having a reliable laptop for travel. I spent over well over $200 (on top of the purchase price, not to mention the aggrivation of backing up, restoring and reloading) for WHAT? VERY poor customer service. VERY poor repair service. If I ran my business like theirs I would no longer be in business.
After returning a Dlink 614+ that kept dropping my connection every 30 minutes and then finally fried itself when tech support instructed me to upgrade the firmware - I bought this SMC router and a wireless card. The set-up was a piece of cake. The wireless access works flawlessly and the range within my house is far superior to the Dlink 614+. I just saved $70 and couldn't be happier.
Ive had this case for like 2yrs,its the only reason why my 80gb Ipod even works, I've dropped so many times and yet it works great thanks to iSkin yeah its a bulky case but that's why its so durable and keeps the iPod so safe...
Bought the olympus d565 camera with an epson 5400 all in one printer from office max for $299.99 . So in reality this camera cost me $150 or so. Thats a great price for a 4 megapixel camera and its an olympus camera too!There weren't too many reviews on this camera, but I'm very impressed with the results so far. I've taken very nice pictures in alot of different settings and the camera produced real nice images. Take the previous reviewers advice and turn off the flash if you want a better white background in your picture.This camera is small enough to fit in your pocket, it uses 2 batteries (aa) - buy rechargeable batteries, they last so much longer. I got rayovac( radio shack brand ) ic3-15 minute rechargeables with a charger and I took about 60 high quality pictures with them and the batteries still have juice in them. The aa's included with the camera were used up after 9 shots .The only problem ( solved) with this camera is opening the front cover to turn the camera on. If you gently slide the slide over, sometimes the camera won't start up. After practice I learned that you have to slide it over while gently pushing down on it. Pushing down gently on the cover will sliding it over starts the camera.
I recently moved from a desktop to a laptop as my daily computer at work. The first week I struggled with neck pain caused by hunching over to look down at the screen. The Vertical Notebook stand raises the screen to the perfect height (completely adjustable) and makes it easy for me to us a full size keyboard and wireless mouse. No more neck pain and more space on my desk. If you use a laptop exclusively (at home or work), don't hesitate in giving this a try.
The coby photo frame was delivered fast . The product was all they said it was and Im very pleased with the purchase. I have had no problems programing it and have been able to teach the person I gave it to to operate it with no problems. Easy to use and looks great again a good experience all around.
This is a good little scanner. I used it through grad school to convert research and books to pdf files so I could store them on my tablet PC and annotate them. The tablet weighed less than the several hundred thousand pages I had on it.It served its purpose well. It created pdfs pretty easily, it did a fair job at OCR (even in French), and generally, I think it was worth every penny.The down sides I think exist in the software. I bought adobe acrobat because I needed to do some manipulation with the files. The scanner and Acrobat allow me to do everything I want with it. Also, would it kill them to have an ancient Latin OCR dictionary?
GREAT PRODUCT GREAT PRICE BUT!!!! STEEP SHIPPING COST; CAN BE CLUBBED WITH DIGITAL CAMERA THAT I BOUGHT. SA
The first version of this review bashed the case for being too small to comfortably fit Canon Powershot S2 IS.I have since found that the camera DOES actually fit well enough if you are careful when putting it in. When inserting it (lens facing forward), you need to push it all the way to the back of the case, so that the bottom edge of the lens touches the bottom of the case, NOT the front.If you don't do it right, the case will buldge, and you will probably find out when re-opening it that that flimsy lens cover has fallen off (oops!).I thought this might be a helpful hint, cause it wasn't obvious to me at first at all.
The product performs exactly as outlined in their brochure. However installation is not an easy matter and the written instructions are not adequate. But the outstanding free telephone help from Netgear's customer support center in Phillipines was GREAT..! It took several telephone calls, but Heidi at Netgear saved the day...!
The battery cover broke the second attempt to open it. The tiny controls are terrible. Sound was good and it was easy to transfer music, but so what? The controls were NOT user friendly. The case looked, felt, and was cheaply made. No wonder the price has 55% off.
Great quality and price. Great for a younger child or as a starter mp3 player. Radio ability a plus. I would recommend this for anyone wanting to get started with mp3 playing.
We purchased 3 of these printers and they have fit the bill for us perfectly. They are quick and reliable (althouth they take a minute to warm up for that first print of the day). The print quality is as good any, and the price is right. I would buy again.
The headphones are decent. Sound quality is pretty good, but the headphones are notably lacking in bass.
This product is fantastic! I live in a house that was built in the 50s and the power is noisy. The TV, cable box and surround sound system would buzz and vibrate incessantly. I shopped for a power strip with power cleaning technology at a big box store and the cost was $129. This older version for $16 did exactly what I needed it to do and I'm so much happier with the price! I highly recommend this product.
I had haven't had a CD-Ram that was in a protective cover before so I wasn't sure how to get it out. I fugured out that the whole CD with cover was inserted into the DVR. Works great.
We purchased these speakers in July 2010 and used them two (2) times. When we tried to use them again in November 2010 they would not turn on: either the power supply was defective or the power circuit in the speakers was defective. Because this product claims a one year limited warranty and it did not even last beyond 1/3 of that time frame, I called the manufacturer's number as listed with the packaging. The manufacturer's representative was VERY helpful and shipped out a replacement promptly. Upon receiving the new speaker system, testing showed that it was the power supply that failed with the original system, not the speakers themselves. It's hard to judge the quality of the entire system because the speakers work fine, but one power supply failed after only two uses.
What can I say? It's capacity is huge, the price was right and I like the Olympus quality.
This will damage your head..I recommend pls. do not buy this ink cartridges, rather buy the original ones or OEM ones.
We own four portable CD players in our household and this works with NONE of them, even though (it was) listed it as an accessory for the AIWA portable CD player, which we bought with the Koss 4.5.Why would anyone buy a car adaptor if the odds were it didn't work with their CD player? (...)
I have had this lens cover for almost a year now, and it has not failed me since. The frame of the lens is made of rigid metal, and the lens is made out of some firm glass. The lens cover screws onto my Canon lens with no problem, and I would expect the same for any other type of lens other than Canon. Overall excellent quality and great durablity.
I've owned this computer for 2.5 years and it is perfect for my computing needs from a laptop. I use it to browse the internet, manage photos, music, even video. Great build incredibly reliable. I'd buy this same model again and again. Oh, and it has Windows XP Pro.
My combination slipped when at Starbucks and it was only pure luck that I was able to get it to release. When I looked at the combination afterwards, some numbers were stuck halfway. NOT GOOD and a scary experience. I threw it out on the spot and ordered another cable online that has a key lock. It is well worth it - don't trust this product!!!!
Works great, after tuning the sensitivity via knob on transmitter, vehicles always set off alarm,and false alarms are non-existant except during thunderstorms or all-night rainstorms.I found the wireless range to be less than advertised, and couldn't get signal through wood/fiber cement building,but it works nearly flawlessly with the transmitter/receiver about 90' apart with direct line of sight.Would recommend to anyone who can setup without objects between the transmitter & receiver.Batteries seem to last forever in the transmitter, despite being outside in cold. When battery got weak in mine,it actually began to emit double alarms, rather than just ceasing to work as one would expect.Thought the price was high, but I would purchase again after observing how it enhances my security.
This filter does work, and blocks viewing from any angle but straight in front of the screen. However, the dark tint of the filter and the clarity of it are horrible. It made my Viewsonic 24" HD monitor look grainy, and like it was set at a low color setting (i.e. 256 colors like the OLD days). While typing this review, I couldn't even seen the lines which outline the text boxes. I've adjusted contrast and brightness with no improvement. Again, it'll keep others from seeing what's on your screen, but may also keep you from seeing it.
I bought this remote to use to control my MythTV on Linux. It is very well supported by lirc and configuration for the remote is included with recent packages. The remote feels a little light but I'm very happy with it. It has a good number of buttons, the four color coded buttons at the bottom directly reflect functionality in MythTV. If anyone is looking for a good remote to use for a Linux based HTPC, I can highly recommend this one.
Well I've used it once and even though the fan is somewhat noisy, the outlet allowed me to watch my training dvd on my laptop and design on CAD. I will be using it again this weekend. I'm happy with it, yippie! That's short for the Yuppie-Hippy!)
I purchased the Hoodman H 400 sunshade for my Toshiba Camileo X 100 camcorder. The shade slips on the viewfinder screen easily and fits reasonably well. It folds flat and doesn't take up much room in the camera bag. Unfortunately, with the sunshade in place, I can't really get to the touch screen controls, but that's a small inconvenience when I am able see what I'm shooting in bright sunlight.The product was shipped from the East Coast via first class mail and it was delivered to me in California in just two days after I ordered it. That's very fast service!Hoodman has been making sunshades for professional video production for quite some time, and this is the first one I've seen for compact camcorders. If you are unsure about which of their products will fit your camcorder, you can go to their web site, [...], and download and print a PDF file with the actual size of each product outlined. Then, you simply hold the sheet onto your screen to determine the best fit.I would recommend this product to anyone with a similar camcorder who wants to shoot video in bright sunlight.
The Olympus Xd card fit in my Olympus Camera and has great Capacity.I am glad that Amazon could supply it.
I bought this to replace my ten-year-old current surge protector, and I love it. Like others have said, it is very simple to use. The CPU, of course, is in the "control" outlet and my monitor and printer are in the "switched" ones. The modem, my cell phone charger (I charge my cell phone on my computer desk) and the charger plug to my Nintendo DS are on the "constant hot" outlets, and sufficient space was provided for both of the chargers' adapter-like plugs, which was a definite plus. It seems like most surge protectors I have gotten never have enough room for all of that. I like how the unit gives a choice of having something switch off with the control plug or be constantly on.This didn't work right out of the box, though. At first, everything that was supposed to switch was remaining on. That was easily fixed by turning the small dial on the side just until the components that were supposed to be turned off did so. So, if this happens on your unit, don't be alarmed or think it's broken.Overall, I love it and I think it's a great idea. I went ahead and bought a different model from this line to go with the home entertainment system as well.
I purchased the SC101 for backing up 2 desktops and 2 laptops in my home office. All are on the same network (who needs more than one in a home?!?!?) The installation included mirroring 2 160GB hard drives. Everything installed smoothly, and 3 systems were able to back-up to the drive without a problem. The 4th has not had the software installed on it as yet to enable accessing the SC101.Nevertheless, I read all ofthe reviews on-line here, and time/space prevents me from responding to the most nagtive ones. For the price, a home office or small office cannot find a more affordable solution for backing up and securing data off of systems and on a network resource. There are some issues which people have blown out of proportion which require clarification...(1) if you constantly hit (read/write) the drives as in an enterprise database solution, then you're screwed...it wasn;t intended for that kind of application, so expect the heat and other problems - My unit runs cool to the touch.(2) What do you mean that you cannot assign a static IP?!? That doesn't matter! What matters is that the remote drive letters come up the same every time - and they do for my unit. That's the elegance of standardizing the clients on Windows 200 and XP, as in a small home/office environment.(3) RAID 5! What are you nuts? Where is this unit suggested to do such a task? No where! See my note (4) below on trying to do things with this as not intended. As for development, Netgear is providing updated software, demonstrating a commitment to this technology. I'd prefer to see a Gigabit Ethernet on it in the next version.(4) The support is not horrible. If you're trying to get fancy and push the envelope with this simple storage box, then you're screwed again. Read the Netgear site about the SC101, and not into it. The unit performs incredibly well for a remote storage system. Whether you have a PhD in CS or a tech degree from a 2-year college, the bulk of compalints from the experts in these reviews seem to represent a dissatisfaction with what the unit could not handle, as opposed to simply functioning as described. The installation program automatically cheked for, downloaded and executed the latest software from the website (GREAT SUPPORT KUDO #1), as did the SmartSynPro software for backing up (SUPPORT KUDO #2). In fact, I have successfully run the unit now with Flexible Synchronize and with SysSync.Conclusion: I not only recommend it, but I am replacing several older servers in 2-person offices with it to avoid the on-going expense of licensing and supporting another server platform. It is efficient AND economical.
Clear, good quality sound when connected to a GPS unit or to a portable DVD player. No hissing sounds at all. Sounds as good as a direct line in connection into your vehicle's stereo unit.Plugged in my vehicle hand held vac through this FM transmitter and the fuse blew . Had to get the 5A fuse replaced. So lesson learnt not to plug any devices through this FM transmitter
Well, I was set to buy but then I ran into this bit of manipulative marketing idiocy:&quot;Find Our Unusually Low Price by adding this item to your cart. Our Unusually Low Price is so low that we can't show it on this page. To see our price, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.&quot;
I needed to extend the life of an aging laptop. I wish this model of RAM cam in more than 1GB, but I'll take what I can get. It was enough to prevent some of the crashing I was experiencing with some programs. Definitely improved the responsiveness of Adobe Acrobat. Alone it isn't enough to keep from needing to upgrade soon.
Right now if u buy the 40GB maxtor drive u might be in luck! Maybe because of a promo, the drives are now all 45GB and go at ATA100!! that's 5 more GB at ata100 for the same price! I tried to install the hd onto my 2 year old computer but I guess my computer was too old.. but hey time to get a new computer! this HD rocks!!
the play function works, sometimes, but the recorder function has failed completely - disappointing as the product was pretty good while it worked.
These work really well and install in a matter of just a few minutes, I put three in my house and they look great and work great!
I still haven't figure out why Apple decided to make such an easily scratchable housing for their iPod. Probably so we can all buy fancy cases. Too bad they didn't use the casing from the PSP. Anyhow...I'm in Iraq, and I needed something that would let it take a small beating and prevent dust from getting on the interface, this does it, and it does it well. I feel that I can give this a small drop, keep it in awkward positions and it will come out unaffected.The actual skin itself covers everything but the screen, it seems a little bulkier with everything on, but I feel more secure. It covers the wheel well, being very discreet and unaffecting performance. It also has 4 small series of holes that allow it to breathe a little bit. Breathing is good. The hold button is kind of a pain to get to sometimes however.Then there is the visor. It's nice because the visor goes in the "lips" of the skin and never touches the iPod. It really didn't do much for the couple of screen scratches I have on there already, and picks up the same amount of glare, which is unnoticeable if the backlight is on. I really don't like how it slopes/protrudes around the wheel, but that's me. It doesn't scratch easily either,The clip it comes with seems a bit flimsy as it's made out of hard plastic, and it doesn't detach, like your cell phone clip. I really wouldn't use the clip for anything more than a brisk walk. But it easily comes on and off.My final verdict is that it is a good buy, a good value, and definitely worth it.Detailed review at my website with pictures.[...]
The picture quality is good and the battery life is great. But didn't satisfy in the sense that I had hoped that blurry images would be a thing not to be experienced anymore but they still are very much present in the low light conditions.
I received my item prior to the expected date. The item was exactly as was advertised and fully met my expectations.
My USB port is on the back left and this thing won't work. I have to use a USB extension cord to use this product, so I may as well use a wired mouse. When in range it works very well. I find it very unconfortable for repeated use. I also think the thumb button is poorly positioned and should have been back about an inch. I am so dissappointed I'm not completely sure I will keep it. I'll most likely sell it and get a bluetooth mouse.
Bought the Presto to replace my old percolator, which just coincidentally was an older version of the same; a Presto.I say coincidentally because I looked the internet over and pared down the offerings, read all the reviews and finally made my selection. The best reviews and the best price not to mention all the years of service I received from my older Presto which at long last suffered a burnout of its warming coil; it still made great coffee. Now all is back to normal with great coffee and nothing to complain about on that front. I have to highly recommend the Presto. Enjoy.
I tried it with both an iPhone 5 and iPad 3 and neither said it would charge from my CyberPower USB 2.0 7-port with/Power Adapter hub.
The remote control on my 5-yr. old Sony TV quit. Just quit . . . wouldn't change channels, control volume, anything! Rather than buying a new TV, I started searching for a new remote control.There are a lot more expensive remotes out there, but this is an inexpensive solution as long as your expectations aren't unusually high. It synched perfectly and instantly with my TV and has all the functions of the original except there is no backlight, which I do miss.There is a code for a Panasonic DVR, but it doesn't work with mine, probably because mine is an older model with a hard drive. It's not so important to me since I prefer using the separate remote, so I haven't pursued the "searching" method and can't comment on the effectiveness of that.I've had universal remotes in the past where some functions would only work with certain models or makes, but I haven't found that to be true with this one. Even the sleep timer works perfectly!All in all, it's an excellent buy and I consider the money well spent. 4 stars instead of 5 because of the lack of a backlight and the DVR code not working.
I bought the S414 a week ago. Overall, I am happy with the camera. I like the &quot;no shutter lag&quot; the best. I also have a F-100 and I find the two hard to compare. While the F-100 takes crisper and more life like pictures, the shutter lag (about 2 secs) is a damper.I am quite disappointed with the S414's picture quality. The &quot;auto&quot; white balance feature in S414 is severely lacking. Under indoor lighting, the camera takes pics that have a slight, but discernable yellowish tinge. I have to tweek the white balance (manual mode) to the right light conditions to get comparable quality pics with the F100 (doesn't work all the time).The video quality in S414 definitely gets more points than the F100. Overall, I think it's a decent value for the money. But if you do have a choice between buying either the F100 or the S414, close thy eyes and grab the F100.
Previously, I had purchased (2) mounts, and was left unsatisfied with both. One from Amazon and another from Ebay. I must say that Level Mount outdid themselves with this mount. It was mounted within (30) minutes. Seriously! With previous mounts, I made numerous trips to the hardware store for screws, stud finder, level, etc. However, with the Level Mount, not only were several different sized screws included, but the stud finder was included also! I had already located the stud, but while this stud finder looks inadequate, it actually found the stud on the first try. I am a petite woman in size and this mount was easy to install. I would recommend this for anyone who does not want to purchase anything additional in order to mount their flat screen. I have had mine mounted for about 3 weeks now and so far it is holding steady. Excellent mount.
I'll Keep this short - This device is worth the $ as there is no static when watching car dvd as sound is directly wired through unit. Love it !!!
The play and charge kit is a nice thing to have, I've used them since I had my old original 360, saves you money on buying batteries in the long run. Not much else to be said, works greats and let's you game for hours on end.
I purchased this item after seeing it highlighted in ReadyMade magazine. Unfortunately it stopped working just outside of the seller's return policy so I reached out to the manufacturer, Specktone, for replacement. I've sent 3 emails, left 2 voice messages and received a barrage of "this mailbox is full" greetings while calling their headquarters. I'm afraid, while the unit's styling is great and while it worked it sounded good, it's not something I can recommend based upon the poor customer service offered.
Totally fine. Connects 2 short cat5 cables to make a longer run. Had no problem with maintaining 1.0G speed across this connector.
What I Bought:I love this RCA RP2621 Personal MP3 CD Player. I don't remember the unit coming with earbuds. I hate ear buds. My unit either came with or I purchased at the same time Phillips HS500 behind the ear headphones. The headphones were at first no big deal but after they were used for a while give great sound. My guess is that the mediocre reviews for sound are because of the earbuds. The volume goes up to permanent ear injury and will drive any 32ohm rated headphone. For music as the volume goes up I turn the bass down to balance the highs. Very respectable sound quality with some decent HiFi qualities. I also have a Mac with a CD burner and the various programs for collecting audio files from the internet.Better Than iPod?:I used to have an Archos Jukebox an "Australian iPod" and it had fantastic sound and menus to adust and equalize sound and super fantastic headphones but it was expensive and built around a hard disk. It died! Hard disks crash, suck battery power, fill up with stuff you don't want to erase. This unit doesn't have any of those problems. Once you've burned a disk for your player you have a permanent archive so storage is unlimited.What Does It Play?:In the office where I do data entry the computers put out a lot of RF interference so listening to the radio is a challenge. My job is so boring that I like to listen to lectures and radio programs. MP3 and WMA are very popular formats for producers of informative recordings. Radio4All, INDYmedia, iTunes podcasts, and my CD collection that is ripped to MP3s all play beautifully. CDs play the clearest.It doesn't play the new MP4's so some of the stuff you burn from your iTunes download folder are not going to play. The player just ignores files it can't read. It doesn't crash. You can record these realtime using AudioHiJack which records any sound source or program your Mac can run saving them to MP3. AudioHiJack opens up worlds of audio because so many producers stream. For example the BBC. I should also point out that some players and recorders are controlled by copyright protected software. RCA RP2621 is just a player if you can burn it you can play it doesn't have an operating system to out smart you.As far as Media types I can't say. I just use the cheap CD-R's and haven't tried any other kinds in the unit except the black disks which do work.Rewind is Better:When my Jukebox crashed bought a Panasonic MP3 player. It was a battery hog. And if you paused a program it might run out of batteries an hour and a half into a two hour lecture. This RCA RP2621 will go to sleep on you if you leave it for more than about 10 minutes. It doesn't have a memory mode to remember where it was. However it does rewind into the end of a program from the previous program. That has been very useful and not all players rewind like that. My Panasonic jumped from file to file once it had rewound to the beginning of a program. The dream device with have a scoller and a pointer that allows you to pick the exact time mark. This unit only costs only 35 bucks it is not the heart ache my Archos was when it didn't perform the exact way I wanted it to.Durable:I have never dropped this unit full tilt. Caught it with my foot most every time. I did have trouble for a couple of days when the top wouldn't close properly and if I hit pause the darn thing would shut off. I used an elastic band to close it. Strange it must of just been a grain of something in the latch because I stopped using that elastic and it hasn't done it for a long while. I use this 8 to 9 hours a day five days a week. I bought it last March 2005 and played it continually until October and again since February 1st of this year. It is April 1st today and it still is going strong (no fool'n). I change the batteries about every two and a half days using energizer rechargable 2300Amh camera batteries but alkalines last just about as long. My Sony Discman played the greater part of a week but could only play wave files (CDs).This has been the best electronics purchase I have ever made because of the amount of enjoyment it has given me. If it breaks or fails I have lost nothing. I have all the disks.You get so much bang for the buck with this unit. It is versatile and reliable and gives you so much that more expensive players give that spending more just seems like a waste. There are other options if you have the cash. iPod but ought to record stereo for that price. RCA Lyra product must be worth looking into because of how well this unit has performed and is still performing. Don't buy Archos. Sony MiniDisks record stereo but are at war with their customers over copyright and they hate Mac. Buy this in the mean time. You will not regret it.
Great sound.Back:AUX in the back, for use with mp3 player.Headphone jackFront:Dial: AM, FM, OffTunerVolumeRechargeable battery.No remote control.No music presets.A simple player with excellent tuning and sound.
I have been building PCs for the last 15 years and never had problems with any PSU even though they are not branded.This time I thought I try this one since it is a top seller. unfortunately I kept getting warning messages that my graphics card (EVGA 8800GT) is not adequately powered. The PC kept crashing on me.I have never thought that the culprit would be the PSU, so I tried every thing blaming the MB, then the graphics card (I almost RMA the card) and in thier forums, they blame it on the card compatibility with their PSU!!! BSThen, one fine evening & out of curiosity only, I replaced the coarsir PSU with an old one I had and surprise surprise the power warning disappeared.Bottomline; don't waste your money on this one. Buy from PSU experts instead (thermaltake, zalman, ...)
be realistic and you won't be disappointed - this is a toy, nothing more. takes decent video, plays decent mp3, haven't used the digital still camera feature yet.two drawbacks:- if lighting is less than perfect (almost anywhere indoors...) the video is very dark- transferring music to the mc3 is a tedious process involving real jukebox - why can't I just drag &amp; drop?but good fun if you don't expect the world.
Short and sweet, this is a no brainer. The well lit video and pictures are flawless... the stills are good enough for prints and make carrying a still camera pointless.I have used Pro gear and can tell you that minus the time code and other pro features you will not find a better picture for twice the price. As for the low light issues, I think people are expecting too much given what is asked of it in low light situations. Anyone that watches COPS knows that the picture in low lihgt with $50,000 cameras is grainy and colors not near where you would hope... but then remember you are shooting in less than ideal conditions... Buy a decent LIGHT if you want to improve the picture...even a small amount of extra light makes a world of difference.All in all you cannot buy a better camcorder... whether you paid $1400 at a brick and mortar or got a really great deal like I did through the Amazon "Warehouse Deals" you will be delighted you did!
The headphone output on my Emu 1616M seems to have better transient response. mids are definitely cleaner on the Emu, as is the LF production. Highs are fairly equal. YMMV based on the impedance of your cans though obviously. older Sennheiser 600s, JVC HARX900s.In all fairness, the Emu 1616M has a rather good headphone driver section.
Hello, Amazon Consumers,I have been searching for RAM upgrades for a while, and I have finally found them on Amazon. I own a Fujitsu laptop with an Intel chip board. I have been searching for a good RAM to upgrade with, but the cost was outrageous. This RAM states it is for an Apple Mac notebook but still has an Intel chip board. I hooked the RAM up and it works fantastic. I now have faster start up,shut down times, and application pop up times as well. Just remember to follow the instructions from the laptop manual. A helpful hint is power down completely (no hibernating), remove the battery, and replace the RAM.
I read many Web Forum discussions about the TiVo Series 2 DVR. Many experts stated flatly that the machine will not operate without a TiVo contract. I have recorded a few hours of programming with no TiVo service. It is necessary to log in with the sevice to receive the operating system over the phone line; for this there is no charge. I do not recommend this product for the faint of heart. For the technically inclined, the machine will provide a lasting source of amusement at a relatively small investment. The vendor gave excellent service.
Its a very good relation between price and quality. Im not saying that this projector is made of a cheap quality, no!. Im saying that somehow you are getting more of what you could expect
I love it b/c it was always reliable until I lost my cap. Now I'm worried that I will damage it without it.
If you've read the specs for this mouse, you'll see that it is tremendously practical. I have 2 of them. Just today I moved over to Windows 7 and came to realize I have NO support for this mouse aside from generic PS2! :O I cannot believe it. If anyone knows about a driver or version of MouseWorks that brings this mouse on board with Windows 7, PLEASE post it here.This mouse is awesome. I had my 4 main buttons set up for right click, left click, double click and drag. Efficiency is so boosted that you get spoiled. And only when you have to do without do you truly realize the massive loss not having full function of this mouse truly is.Come ON, Kensington! What kind of support is this? And to think they like to brag about their legacy support...Well, if you're going to use this mouse on XP, you will LOVE it like you have never loved any other mouse. If you use it on 7, it's just like any other trackball. But well, even then, that big ball still really does make a big difference.I'm just brokenhearted. I don't want to give up 7 or this mouse but it looks like one must go and it will probably be 7. :(
I ordered this item and they said that it was available in stock. But when I bought it and paid for it, delivery was posponed three times without warning or any other form of communication. I wrote them several emails, because my filmproject was jeopardized by this posponements, but they did not reply to any of them.So for me Global Media Pro is not a relyable supplier who live up to there promises.The goods finally arrived and they were okay. But the support and helpdesks of Global Media Pro really sucks. If you must have your goods is time I suggest to look for an more relyable deliverer.
My part of the world (Portugal) is notorious for lack of good mapping, even on new GPSr's. I was managing quite well locally geocaching with my Foretrex 101, but it was a pain if you didn't know the local area, and the cache was in the bundu! I heard there was a new European map for the Garmins coming out, and as the base map is pretty useless opted to buy my 60CSx in the States. It was a great deal compared to Euro prices, but then I found that in the US the v9 City Navigator which is touted to have wonderfully improved Portuguese mapping, was $300 and not available yet in Europe!!I agree with other reviewers that a high end GPS like this should come with better mapping included, and a choice of base mapping wherever you buy the machine. Is it unlikely that any US purchaser would opt for a Euro base map if planning a trip to Europe? GPS by their nature are International products, so I wish Garmin would cut out this xenophobic attitude and embrace the world wide market fairly. The receiver is top class, but the price of the essential add-ons is prohibitive!
I am a wedding and portrait photographer, and this has saved me from having to hire an assistant to upload images onto my laptop. This is so easy to use, especially in travel. I just pop in the card, keep shooting while it is uploading in the bag around my shoulder, and then later, i can click through the images and delete the ones i want to get rid of.I did run into one problem when i was trying to create a thumbnail for a session i uploaded. It froze, and we had to use the reset button. But, other than that (which i didn't really need to do, just playing around), it is great! Worth every penny!
I upgraded handlebars on my MTB to 31.8mm. This new adapter works just like the other one.Installed very easy and off I went.
This power supply is ideal for those who aren't looking for anything to power anything substantial. It provides more than enough power for your basic setup of a couple of cd drives, a hard drive and motherboard/processor and basic video card. I've purchased/installed these for many people and all have no complaints. It's quiet, has plenty of cables and runs very quiet. Highly recommended!
This one is a No brain-er $35 to $40 dollars everywhere else, at Amazon I think it was about $6.99. They work just great, can't beat the price. Just a WIN, win, win....
I purchased this battery because it is the same one that came with my Kodak Easy Share Camera when I purchased the camera. I have purchased a total of 4 of these batteries. They last longer than regular double A (AA) batteries BUT do not last as long as the one that came with my camera! In fact, all 4 put together did not last as long as my original battery and I do not use the screen.
I purchased the Direct ClearStream 4 antenna after obsessing over my monthly cable bill. I live ~ 40-miles outside of Charlotte in an established neighborhood with mature trees 50+-feet high. I was able to receive over 1/2 the channels that I was hoping to get. I could not get channel 9 ABC, PBS 26, 12, 46 or 64 and channel 3 was in and out. I purchased this booster and holy cow. I added all of the channels I was hoping to get and a few in the Winston area. I could have saved myself a lot of time getting on and off the house playing with the antenna direction if I would have purchased the booster right away. Oh and the picture quality is unreal compared to what I was getting with digital TWC. Good luck.
My 4-year-old likes dressing the different creatures and designing the house. She has a lot of fun with it. I definitely recommend it.
This product worked great. I used in England and had no problems with it at all. Highly recommend getting one if you plan on traveling to England. Very inexpensive as well!!!
I request a change of the first camera because the built in flash did not work,the same thing happened with the replacement, Nikon service suport center answered me saying that I have to send the camera for repairment!! I am returning back because that camera has a big problem with the built in flash!!! I recommend not to buy this camera, DIGITAL COOLPIX 5700 FROM NIKON.
This thing is a complete JOKE! I bought it to boost the reception of my CCradio Plus weather band reception on the recommendation of a support tech at CC Crane. To my surprise, the reception actually got WORSE when this thing was clipped to the whip antenna than without it. I tried moving it around in every conceivable position and shape I could think of and it never improved the signal strength or the audio quality at all. As I said, it actually made both worse!At least for my application, I would suggest you save your money. I am sure a $2.00 dipole would have done the same thing, since all this thing is is a dipole made out of RG56 cable!What a complete waste of time!
No brainer to get this - great for cameras, binoculars, eyeglasses, and lens of projection TV. Works great!
I purchased this camera for myself about two years ago, as I prefer using film to digital cameras (I feel the quality of the image is better with film). It's an EXCELLENT camera- I recently used it on a lengthy trip to Europe, taking TONS of pictures with it- almost each and every one of the pictures turned out perfectly.My only fault with the camera is that the pop-up flash unit somehow broke and now will not stay down, but I have had it for two years and it did get banged around a lot.Overall, a wonderful camera, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys photography but can't pay loads of money for a professional one!
I always use B+W filters. This one is also good. I use it in my CANON 17-40 F/4L.
It appears to be good quality although I cannot judge how it works under wear and tear. I bought the case 4s and it is monstrous, it has too much padding. In addition, the waist belt (size large), and I have waist 34", covers only the back from hip bone to hip bone. So the lens cases would be hanging on the back when I want the buckles in front of the body. This will make it extremely awkward to get a lens out and in from the back, including operating the zipper. In my view, waist belt, body harness and lens case from Loewepro is from the concept a very poor design. Not made for photographers who need quick access to lenses and who do not want to be subject of laughter by the monstrous appearance this system provides. The unpadded lens cases that came with the lens are much smaller and I will modify them to attach to a self designed waist belt and suspender type harness.
I like this mouse pretty much. It is easy to install and use. The shape fits my hand perfectly.
Haven't used it much but the panning is horrible. Not smooth at all, better take the the camara off the tripod with the quick release function which is nice.
My wife and I have a very large DVD collection, so it's hard to find a product that scales to our needs, but this does well if you have the room. Our ex-dining room is now a DVD display room with 4 of these on the wall. At first, I thought it was a little expensive, but the build quality is good and this is a very sturdy piece - even on carpet. It takes about an hour to assemble and the instructions, while short on text, are pictorially informative.
I'm not very happy with this purchase, but that's what I get for trying to cheap out.I had to download the 2.0 beta driver to get the keyboard to work with my T3. On the next HotSync, however, I would receive the fatal error "preferences.c,line:271,Prefdb open".After searching the Palm support site and the DataViz support site, I found that it is a known incompatibility between the logitech driver and Documents To Go.As the keyboard is discontinued, I doubt that logitech plans to fix the driver. I'm certain that DataViz doesn't plan to fix the incompatibility for the same reason.Don't buy this if use Documents to Go.
I was very surprised ,first of all, after reading all the horrible reviews on here.I have had this camera for over two years now, and have not experienced half the problems these other people have. I have taken literally hundreds of photos without having to re-charge my batteries.I did have a problem with "losing" pictures last year, I bought a new memory card and haven't lost a single picture since.I think this camera is well worth the money, it is not an expensive camera so you can't expect professional results.
Other reviews had me worried about this product. But i was pleasantly surprised on how secure the fit was when using the din mount. Highly recomend this product.
Review written for the Brother 1440 but it applies to this one as well.I purchased 2 printers for my office of 14 people. We already have a Hewlett Packard. From day one this printer has been an absolute nuisance. It takes approximately 6 minutes for any job to reach the printer, and an additional 3 minutes for multiple pages to print. Don't even bother to attempt the manual tray. You have to manually hold the paper till the printer decides to grab it, then wait another 6 minutes for it to print.Once there is a jam - which happens often, or any sort of disruption with the print job, you have to turn the printer off for a few minutes to clear the memory, and send it again. If not, the error light will continue to flash even after the problem (jam, replenish paper etc.) has been resolved. My staff members have all gone back to printing to the HP; and this, along with the other new printer, a Brother HL-1230, sit idly by.Brother - never again
These cases are great. Solid, good seal, and protects your gear. I have several in different sizes. I recommend using an electric knife (like for carving a turkey) to cut the foam. It will give you and easy clean cut. Also look into getting a silica gel insert to absorb moisture. Pelican also makes these and you can get them here on Amazon.Enjoy.
works like crap, till you pull the base and cut the resistor that they hid inside! after that this thing picks up and receives 10 times better!
My company uses this as our conference room speaker phone setup for small conference rooms. It is great at filtering out background nose while managing the varying voice levels of participants and keeping them all loud & clear to those on the other end of the call. They are expensive and we have tried less expensive models and brands and keep coming back to this model.Set up is so easy you don't even need to use the manual. Fully recommended, and they last years and years. We have found that either people break a cable by running over it with a chair or other acts of God (like a flood) kills these things before they die on their own. Very quality, reliable, fully recommended.Do note that this is the "non expandable" model, which means if you have a huge conference room and people in the far ends can't be heard, you can't buy the optional add on microphones to extend across the table and plug in. This model does not support that expansion mic option.
Very nice quality image - "big" screen (for the size). No issues with playing DVDs - very nice.Haven't tried to display photos yet, but on the music I tried it was hit and miss as far as playback - sometimes sounding pretty good, and other times dragging and hanging up.Over all though I'm pleased. I didn't get it to play music, so no big deal
If you are mounting on a motorcycle/atv or doing rough mountain biking, save youself the aggravation and just get the Ram Mount. The Garmin mount is much too flimsy and will eventually vibrate loose. Also, since it only attaches to the battery door, the vibration frequently causes the batteries to break contact resulting in the unit shutting off...very annoying. This was confirmed by Garmin tech. support who actually steered me toward the Ram. It's built like a tank, fully adjustable and holds the unit rock solid.
I have been through so many USB drives that have crashed, bent, been lost, runover and otherwise abused. I originally owned a 1GB Cruzer drive but filled it up with work and life. When I saw the 4GB for the price here, I jumped on it. Being able to retract the USB slide and having the unit made of titanium suits my very busy life. I keep it attached to my car keys so it is never far from me. I recommend this drive over the so many other flimsy, plastic drives out there. Of course also being able to download programs to the drive was an unexpected bonus and the library of available programs continues to grow. If you are looking for a USB drive do not waste your time with any others!
I have been a long time user (since 2000) of the ergonomic keyboards. I had a great experience with the Natural Elite (2 of them) and one bad experience (the Natural Wireless Pro).Last month, while in KL, Malaysia, saw this keyboard and decided to try my luck as my Natural Elites were getting old.So far so good.The keyboard almost the same as my old ones. Keys feel quite a bit different and their placement is a little off from the Natural Elite...I keep making mistakes that I have never done before while touch typing. The feel is also quite different and requires different pressure. Also the cursor keys are back to normal, but for me normal has been the diamond shape!!!I like the dedicated buttons, and the F lock remembers its setting when you restart. It works well and unobtrusively.All in all its a good product. Will have to get used to its layout a bit, and provided it shows the same sturdy construction of its ancestor, I will get another one for home use.update (Sept 2010). The keyboard has been working fine and can be considered a success. However, despite using two of them for a couple of months now, I still find the key feel a bit off as compared to the original and that causes some occasional mistakes while typing.
Ipods have been good for quite a while now but this new version is prone to problems I suggest the next one.
Battery arrived swollen, with the casing strained, as though one of the cells inside had already exploded.It had some charge when plugged in, but was unable to be recharged. Sender took a couple weeks to get back to me, too long to be able to initiate return. Left holding bad battery.
The USB to printer port adapter worked initially, but then died. However, the supplier (Eforcity) was very responsive in shipping a replacement. That's how everyone should do business.
I really like this toy. It has a bunch of games on it when you first get it. It has a planner, a chat room, a calculator, and anything that you can imagine!! The only problem is that it is really hard to download games off of the internet. But it is possible. I think that every kid (and adult) should have this toy. It is SO cool!!!!!
I always dreamed of a &quot;real&quot; subwoofer...and I found it ! I coupled a Yamaha E-250 with the JBL PB10 and listening to the system is a pleasure every day. Whether it's Jazz, Rock, Techno or Drum and Bass, the sub can find the lowest frequencies. There are numerous control at the back to set it at the level you need. I haven't cranked it up to the max yet as books start to fall from my bookshelf when it's set at 2/3. At half volume, the lamps on the first floor shake...you better have neighbor living far from you.I also own a Klipsh subwoofer for my hometheater but it doesn't compare. As for the humming sound, the PB10 as been in my bedroom for a year and i must be deaf bacause i haven't noticed anything.
I liked it so much I bought two! Actually, I lost the first one and then found it the same day my new one came in. Now I have a backup.My only complaint is that the holder is meant for use with a thin (stock) shoulder strap. I put on a much more comfortable (and thicker) aftermarket strap and the holder won't fit.Until looking at the pictures in this review, I didn't realize that the holder can also be used to stabilize the lens (prevent camera from tipping forward) when the camera is set on a flat surface. Nice touch! (Unfortunately, I usually have the Vertical Grip installed which obviously makes the camera too tall for this feature.)I guess I have another complaint, but it's not exactly about this product, it's about Canon's placement of the product: Canon does NOT support this infrared remote on their higher end digital cameras. They probably do this to avoid canibalizing sales of their much more EXPENSIVE (hundreds of dollars) but also MUCH longer range LC-5 (which doesn't work on the Rebel). They do the same thing with their wired remotes, so if you upgrade, you can use your lenses and flashes, but you have to upgrade your wired and wireless remotes. Not a good PR move.
I have always been a lover of Philips products and know their branding from my childhood in the UK but have had no luck with their 42" plasma TVS. After much decision making, reading online and visits to Best Buy, I chose the Philips last July and after a couple of weeks the screen stared to look like a mold was attacking it. When the screen was about 20% covered I called Best Buy (I purchased extra insurance through them) and after three weeks got a technician who basically said he'd never seen anything like it. After being told the screen would be replaced it went on back order at Philips and after another month I had to spend six hours on the phone between India and the USA to get anything done. After much complaining they gave me my money back (wouldn't swap out the TV as that model was not availalble anymore) and I purchased another Philips 42" plasma. Maybe that was a dumb thing but I gave them the beneft of the doubt.But now it's June 2006 and my second new TV has broken down and has a black screen with flashing white light. I am very disappointed, especially as I've made the call to Best Buy and already I have to wait two weeks to get technician appointment. If I get my money back again I'll try another brand!
Excellent picture, fast shipping, and very inexpensive compared to buying from a retail store. Don't overpay, buy these!!
I've been wanting an mp3 player for a while now and I have been tracking the different kinds ever since they came out. I almost bought a Rio 500, until I heard of the Rio 600. Though there are a couple of reviews that say it's a bad product (doesn't play whole song, sound is bad)I have not encountered any of these problems. It plays the whole song without skipping, and the sound is quite impressive, especially the base it can offer. The software is satisfactory, and though it only comes with 32 megabytes of memory, the WMA support it offers still allows me to put about 16 songs on it. This compared to a 300 dollar Nomad II without WMA support kind of seems too good to be true. Unfortunately, the Rio 600 doesn't have voice recording capability, at least not out of the box. Of course, if the mp3 you're recording has problems, then obviously the Rio, or any other mp3 player is not going to play it well. Make sure you have a good enough computer to do USB transfers. All that aside, the Rio 600 has been very good for me so far.
I have had this camera for a year an a half. In that time it has taken many photos for me, most of them good, the rest blurry or overexposed. (blurry even when using the stabilizer. It's a big problem). My main problem with this quarrel is that about a year ago, a little bump caused some screws to come out of the camera and then the casing actually began to separate. Now, Sony took it back under warranty, fixed it, and returned it. A couple months later, a couple other screws went missing for no apparent reason. Again, sent back, returned fixed. Now, it's started doing this really annoying vibrating thing sometimes when I'm trying to take photos, which causes them to come out very, very blurry. I have no idea why it does this, and am currently shopping for a new camera. I heard the newer Cybershots are better, but am cautious to buy Sony again because this experience was so bad. I shouldn't need to buy a new camera after having this one for less than a year and a half, even less when considering it spent about two months of that being repaired. Oh, another thing, the flipdoor will come open in your pocket or purse, and waste battery. Luckily, the battery life is good, but it's still irritating and can't be good for the camera.Don't do it, find another camera.
This enclosure is great! It was easy to set up, and works flawlessly with the Segate 160GB drive. Transfer rate is impressive and seem to be as fast as an internal drive. The case looks well made and durable. The enclosure does not get beyond luke warm even after hours of active operation. When left on idle, the enclosure remains rather cool. My favorite feature when combined with the Segate drive is that it is extremely quiet during idle or active use! This is a fantastic product. I stopped by CompUSA to look at other enclosures and this is definitely the best at any price.
It's small and compact so both lines can snap in easily with a big bulky thing being in the way. Fits perfectly against the wall with no bulge. Is great for splitting two phone lines.
I bought this hoping that the extra battery would extend my shooting time. I was frustrated with my P&S; camera that ate through AA batteries like crazy. Brand new Alkalines would last maybe 20-30 pictures. Anyway, having 2 batteries loaded into this thing gave me 5 to 6 hundred pictures before I had to recharge. Needless to say I'm really happy with it. There is a tactile difference in the way the button feels when taking pictures as compared to the button on the camera, but after using a few times, you forget about it. I highly recommend this product. I haven't tried the Canon manufactured version of this, but this Opteka product is great.The only complaint I have is that I can't find a multiple battery charger! I have to charge each battery individually or purchase an additional charger for each additional battery to be able to charge them all at the same time....
I bougth this camcorder for my wedding. It workes very well and easy to operate.
I bought the Presto 6-quart stainless steel pressure cooker because my mother had one years ago and it worked well. I am pleased that the high standard has been maintained. I like to prepare split peas soup. Before I had the pressure cooker my split peas cooked for about forty five minutes to one hour. With the use of the pressure cooker the time has been reduced to fifteen minutes. In addition, the pressure cooker is user friendly.
The difference in lower-numbered channels (1-12) from before to after is nothing short of amazing! The only issue (and honestly compared to going from almost complete snow to the point it is now it is not a major one) is that there is a wide vertical line (wave) on some channels that moves from right to left. If I disconnect the booster, the "wave" goes away but for most of my lower channels the snow that follows is pretty intolerable... so I'll live with it. So while it's not perfect, it is very effective at boosting stations to a level that they render without "snow", and other low-signal artifacts. My situation is that I have a splitter when the cable first comes in, on one side another splitter for cable modem and cable box--that whole leg works great, because the cable box is 100% digital and signal loss is less of an issue. On the other leg, I feed a cable drop into my computer running Windows Media Center Edition over a Hauppauge tuner card. The tuner picks up channels 1-99 over the cable, but channels 1-12 are almost completely "snow". With this booster, those channels now come in just fine. I am not sure if the aforementioned vertical band of lines is the result of a defective unit, or just what happens when you boost a bad signal, but either way, I am going to put Ferrite Cores on the cables to see if that helps, and if not, live with the reception--which now at least is viewable for all stations. If others experience this, please indicate in your reviews, in case there is any work around (or at least to know that it is a reality of certain situations like mine). I would recommend this anyone with unacceptably low signal levels coming from their cable provider (when connecting to an analog receiver like a tuner card or old TV). Last piece... I used this in place of my Terk HDTV antenna (HDTVa) booster, and it actually made the signal strength coming from my Terk worse, so I am not sure that it is a great fit for all applications. On the whole, for boosting degraded cable, I can attest it works well.
Short background; I was USAF combat photographer during Viet Nam. (see www.601st.com) Got out in one piece thank G*d, went back to school and did weddings, special events, product photos, and have kept a camera close ever since. While I have studio level cameras, my old Oly digitals were all broken. My wife just last week agreed to try a digital over her film camera.I did a brief review of what was available, and started by limiting my budget to $200 or less. Since getting this "economy digital camera", I've put it through its paces, and while I was suitably impressed, I was blown over to realize that it also takes movies, automatically converting them to avi files for immediate viewing on our computers. (nice feature, although lo-res, but totally worth having in a pinch.) You'll note that previewing your shots is done through the digital, color display. You don't have an optical "view-finder", as you'd have on other cameras. The upside is that the display is true to the finished shot.And with all due respect to the few reviewers that had a problem with this camera's quality, I'd have to say, on the face of it, that either the camera lens had petroleum jelly smeared over it, the sensor was damaged in shipping or the purchaser/user needs some re-training in basic photography and reading a user's manual. As for battery issues, there are none that I can see. (I have numerous rechargable systems, but many times will use AA alkalines in pro-gear, as recharable systems can fail. You should always keep a couple Alkalines in reserve!) Being able to use AA's means you can "go anywhere in the developed World" and power it up. If you expect to leave this camera on for many hours, continually scan and view your photos, and then wonder why the batteries are spent.......then buy some new-technology rechargables.Bottom line, I couldn't find a more basic, yet suitably outfitted with options camera. I'll probably buy one this week for myself as an emergency spare. And by the way, I briefly considered the new generation "flat cameras." But, the build quality and lens quality of this model made this an easy choice. Overall; best value I could find for under $150. By the way, I also purchased a 1 gigabyte memory card. Don't expect to use the internal "minimal memory", as it just isn't big enough. Shoot all your photos in the highest resolution mode. You'll get approximately 300+ shots, 3 megabyte jpg file for each photo, on that 1 gig card. If you're smart, you'll save off your memory card whenever possible. Don't shoot your whole vacation.....and G*d forbid, lose the card or accidently damage it! That goes for ANY digital memory.
These head phones sound good but are not very comfy to wear. Specially *not* for people with glasses.
This little Card reader is the best it works great and the price is even better. I would buy this product again and let everyone know that it does what it is suppose to and for price you can't go wrong.
Tray Won''t Open. Won't allow to watch tv. Beware.
Purchased this to add data capacity for my Sony Clie. It has worked flawlessly for many years...not much else to add. I have confidence in Lexar products and would buy this again as a lower cost alternative to the Sony memory sticks.
Bought it for a AV gig and it did what it was made to do. Great reflective quality in a bright room with a 2.5K projector. The base and frame are flimsy but sturdy enough to be set up and left alone without worries.
Got this toy [for] only about $$$ after MIR, it's almost the [most inexpensive] mini-DV camcorder you can find.The thing I like about it is, it's size and weight. It's much smaller than other camcorder and it's light. LCD size is large though not good. The video quanlity I think it's just ok, can't say great, but I was using the movie maker, I'll give a try on Adobe Premiere since some people said the quanlity is much better if using Adobe premiere. However there is totally no problem to transfer files between camcorder and PC if you have IEEE1394 card and cable. BR>The things I don't like about the camcorder is, the LCD quanlity is not good though it's large. Since there is no viewfinder, if you are using under the sun, you may hard to see on the LCD. The battery life is not very long, I only captured 25mins before I use up the battery.OK, that's my feeling about the camcorder, keep in mind it's low low price, so I still think it's a good buy, well worth the money you spent.
GREAT!This switch works perfect for me to switch my external hard drive back and forth from my PC To my media player.It has two output lights,a green and red one to let you know which output you are connected to.
It's quick and easy. Gotta make it quick going back to back to karkand BF3 ASAP GT: CesarinNc BF3 FIFA 13 and BO2
This quit working after about three months. I would have expected better from a name like Cobra. Would not recommend this unit. Maybe I received a bad one, but for the price and length of time before it quit working is not worth it.
The Coby CA-745 broke the first time I used the feature that allows you to plug a dc adapter into it.
It turns out I am very pleased that I purchased this little tabletop tri-pod. It works well and I've gotten some great shots with it when I didn't feel like setting up my big tri-pod.
The quality of the software that accompanies this devices is poor. There seems to be a trend amongst wireless USB adapter vendors not to obtain for WHQL certification and this device is no different. My frustrations with this device are:(1) The driver does not reconnect to the last used network when resuming from hibernation. The user has to navigate a series of buttons and tabs and table entries to get the device to begin the reconnection procedure. The interface looks pretty though.(2) The driver periodically segfaults when shutting down.(3) There are no diagnostics for the device. Since I have very plain wireless router setup, with a Linksys router, and other machines attached wirelessly, I'd like some information about why this adapter sees fit to disconnect on a fairly regular basis and none of the others do.(4) Changing the channel associated with the wireless lan causes the password information to be unconditionally flushed - never mind the network IDs and mac address are the same.These grumbles basically add up to a repetitive irksome experience. Linksys support is fairly thorough, and at least tried to investigate, but we didn't get anywhere in particular. I'm looking for alternatives now and hope to give a constructive alternative recommendation in future.
You really cant go wrong with this stuff, just print till it wont let you and not when the little light starts blinking and you'll be fine. DO NOT buy 3rd party inks becasue the color profilies are matched to the epson ones in your computer... if you can calibrate for 3rd party be my guest but for no hassle printing this is great stuff
Product was perfect for my office needs. I was using an inkjet printer and going through ink like crazy. This item is much more efficient.
The price was okay but the unit was not very good from a mounting standpoint. I had to replace it with a RAM unit. I cannot recommed this product.
This product has all it claims to have, but the construction is very flimsy in a key area. The legs for the lights are very thin sheet metal, and on mine the legs jammed and bent within minutes of unpacking. I called the vendor, Big Value, and got a refund (except for shipping). So, the rating for the product is "no stars at all" but the rating for Big Value is five stars. I bought a similar product by Sunpak that is very sturdy and well made.
I like to listen to my iPod while biking or jogging, and these earbuds are terrific. They're lightweight, the sound quality is good and they block some ambient noise (e.g. lawnmowers, traffic).
Excellent product. Easy to use. Hook up was easy as well. I highly recomend this product!
Hello, my family and I have recently purchased the Panasonic rp56 dvd player for $229. First, I would like to make a general statement. Everyone says how nice the colors look on this player in comparison to to the composite cables they were using before. Well of coarese these colors will look better, they are component which is required when using a progressive scan dvd player. Why dont you try using s video insteade. I must admitt that you will only see a difference between s video and component video if you are using a large screen hdtv, large being 45inches or bigger. If you have a non widescreen color tube tv, a progressive scan player will do nothing for your tv.This having been said let me talk about the positives about this player. For those of us with the hdtv's the component outputs and progressive scan will give you a smoother and more vibrant picture, vibrant relating to the color. It uses the sage chip for deinterlacing, which is one of the best out there.The only bad things about this player are, the remote sucks, there is no zoom, it has no coaxile outputs for the sound, and it is not built super solidly. Beilive me thought, these are all small cases.All and all, if you are in the market for a new dvd player, and you have an hdtv, and are looking for the best picture around, pick the rp56
Cable worked as I needed it. After reading reviews before I purchased, my biggest question was build quality. Build quality was just fine. I've seen cables built much better, but they also cost a lot more. Treat this cable as cables should be treated, and the cable will last just fine.
I got around to putting my stereo in the house and wanted to put speakers outside as well. I ordered this and today i got everytging hooked up and it works great if you need to put speakers anywhere in the house or outside this unit works better then i thought it would. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!
The sound quality isn't spectacular, even when sitting in a completely isolated sound-proof/wind-proof/other-elements-proof. If there's wind, all you will hear is wind. Whilst walking around, if the cord at all rubs against your clothing, all you will hear is the rubbing sound. They're pretty good at isolating noise as far as the actual earpieces go, but what's the point if all you hear is wind? I've had them probably around 2 months, and one of the earpieces broke as well... They're probably worth the $5 they cost, but if you are at all particular about the quality of the sound, invest in better head phones.
For the most part, I'm very happy with my new TV. It arrived quickly and in great shape, no dings or crunches. Set up was simple, even for me. I just need to figure out why the wide screen images look so streched out. The color and clarity are very good, too. I'm keeping it.
Great for a few months then died - do not buy.
I loved teh design however the adapter was not designed to be pushed into the available slot. This was sold as a 100% compliant - IT IS NOT. I returned it the same day I received it.
I bought this camera to take with me when going skiing. It's small enough that it fits in my pocket. The 9MP resolution is awesome.I like the fact that it uses AA batteries. I can buy batteries anywhere in a pinch. It comes with two 2500mh batteries. That's the highest power right now. I ended up buying a couple of more batteries to have as sapres with me.A lot of the reviews in other sites complain about the crappy RAW converter than comes included. Well, I have good news (no, I didn't save money on my car insurance) Adobe Photoshop CS2 now supports the E900. Just download the latest version of the plug in.I was using a Sony DSC-150. The E900 is a big improvement. I love the manual controls. I thought the manual pop up flash would be a pain, but it's ok. It doesn't bother me at all. There's even an optical viewfinder if you want one. I also have not experienced any problems with the LCD in sunny conditions.I do wish it had a bigger screen.
Bought it from Amazon , nice remote works as advertised. All my receiver/Blue Ray player are behind the closet , it easily relays all the signals to all gadgets. I use it even with a Media player works like charm. Owning it for past 3-4 Months no issue so far. Good buy
The bag is durable, has great size & it has various pockets for a lot of things! I carry my 15 inch laptop & a number of college books w/ no problem!!
I ordered this product to use with my X-Box 360. I was some what shocked by the price and thought "you get what you pay for"....very surprised...product is great quality and my picture has NEVER looked better....if you want a great product with out having to pay for the large chain store price, look no further.
I was going to buy these separately (well, maybe not the bag) and found that I could save more money purchasing them together. The bag turned out to be much better than I thought it would be. I've got the camera with the battery grip and 4 lenses, a hotshoe flash as well as a few other accessories, and it all fits perfectly. Good sturdy build as well. The battery works great, now I have two in the battery grip and it lasts forever! The filter seems to be OK, haven't noticed any difference in quality with it on, but at least it protects the lens element. Seems to be better than the cheap Tiffen that I bought.
If I could give it 0 stars I would.Purchased 2 .........absolute JUNK. I will never buy Pany again. DVD carshed within 2 weeks. VHS backs up 2-3 min. over what is already taped for next recording. When DVD did work, it would not recognize various DVD, even factory. JUNK JUNK JUNK!!!!!!!!DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really love this bino, is light, small ,very clear and planty of light,I find easy to use anf focus ,I like the close up focus, good for looking at insect on flowers,I also use a Nikon Action zoom 7-15x25 is nice but much bigger and also have a Leupold Yosemite 8x30 mid size this is one of my favor,I actually purchase 8 binocular at once and try all at same time, all on the range from $60 to $160 and keept this 3 I mention and returned the rest,I'm sure they have much better than this at higher price but I was very please with thi small Papilio binocular and also please to deal with Amazon
If I am playing an mp3 file and turn off my player. The player does not pick up from where I left off, but starts at the beginning of the disk. This makes it worthless for playing audio books.
This is a great item. I bought one for myself and one for my daughter. We are both keeping our shuffles on the key chain and using it for the gym. We love being able to keep our gym card, car key and shuffle all on the same ring.
I bought this in 2007 and it has served me well.Pros- Outstanding sound, great looks. Cons- The time change setting is not intuitive and tricky to use. The ipod jack is located on the back of the unit. I had it I installed without one and am out of luck.Great sounding and looking deck with a poor a ipod jack set up configuration. It's frustrating to change the time through the controls. Everyone I have exposed it to agrees that it sounds fantastic.
I have used all sorts of telescope finders. The Telrad is my favorite 1x telescope finder because:1. It has a glass window which is optically superior to the plastic windows most 1x finders use. You can see dimmer stars through a glass window than you can through a plastic window.2. Because the Telrad has glowing circles of 0.5 degrees, 2 degrees and 4 degrees, it is easy to measure distance across the sky from a bright guide star to the celestial object you are looking for.3. The Telrad has a bright setting for bright city skies, and a dim setting to preserve your eye's dark adaptation under a dark rural sky. This helps you both find and observe dim objects in the night sky.4. The Telrad weighs less than a magnifying finder, so it is easier to keep your telescope balanced.5. The Telrad is well suited for all telescopes, except refractors. For refractors I suggest theOrion EZ Finder II Reflex Sightor theOrion EZ Finder Deluxe Reflex Sight.What is the down side to the Telrad finder?-Although it is light weight, it is much larger than most 1x finders. It is about 8 inches long. It takes up a lot of room in your eyepiece case.-A magnifying telescope finder, either straight-through of right-angle finder not only magnifies, but gathers more light than any 1x finder, which is limited to what you can see with the unaided eye. I find this is only a small drawback, because once you are close, you can usually find a dim object more easily with a large telescope than you can with a small finder.Overall, in my opinion, the Telrad's benefits far outweigh it's drawbacks.At star parties, I rarely see more than one finder mounted on huge dobsonians costing many thousands of dollars. More often than not, it's a Telrad. There has to be a reason.It's really all you need.
I bought this cable based upon three reviews elsewhere in which the reviewers bought this exact Sonicwave cable (SKU #29702). They each spoke praises of it and replaced comparable Monster cable with these. I recall at least one of the reviews calling their Sonicwave cables "an upgrade" from Monster. I concur.This 25' interconnect cable was purchased to replace a Monster interconnect cable of the similar grade and length that ran from a USB multitrack mixer to a surround amplifier in a semi-professional home studio. We were getting RFI from a local radio station bleeding into the monitors and EMI in the playback of our recordings. The Monster cable may have been compromised (I learned after this purchase that it was under warranty and eligible for replacement) but I don't ever recall quite the same level of extreme clarity and depth prior to installing the Sonicwave cable. The RFI was eliminated altogether without even so much of a whisper remaining.The quality and appearance of the cable itself is comparable to Monster except that the ends of the cable at the split have an anchor in the molding which bears the manufacturer logo. I suspect this is not just for show as these appear to be ferrite cores built into the shielding which is a huge plus. The cable arrives in a sturdy reusable bag which is convenient for gigging and the literature conspicuously declares a lifetime warranty. Being only 1/3 the price of the similar Monster Cable this replaced, I'll be sure to get more of these when the need arises.
i did not expect this quality compared with the price but we use it and it works like charm connecting our lcd tv to the laptop :)
I just bought this router to replace my old and faithful 100mbs linksys and to take full advantage of my new HP MediaSmart EX470 (great product btw). The installation process went very smoothly, as simple as it could be (you need a working internet connection though). The router's software is easy to use, very clear and full of nice details (like it will d/l the right firmware by itself, making future updates as un-stressful as possible, etc.)BUT, and it is a big but, do not install the extra software. NetworkMagic, as it is named, made my network so slow (I was kind of hoping the opposite) that I thought of a virus. Remove it and you're back to normal... Since the D-Link software works perfectly well, I don't really see the point of installing this crappy addition, even if it comes free. It could be some incompatibility with Windows Home Server but I will not bother to test that possibility.
The machine earns 3 stars from me. I took 2 stars off the 3 due to the terrible customer service! After using it for half year, the scanning software stop working! Reinstall it on fresh win xp pro, still not working. Call HP tech support, the first two agents put me on hold and never come back. I waited for 15 each and found the telephone finally became silient. The third agent, tried one thing, which did not work at all. Then he said will go to the lab to do some experiments!! I asked how long it will take. He said 5-8 min. I then waited another 25 minutes and the telephone became silent again!Avoid HP if you can, unless you feel confident that you will never call their technical support! I am so disappointed with HP now. But I am happy that this unpleasant experience happened before I buy a laptop. Because I now know clearly that I will NOT buy HP laptop!HP tech support sucks!
This is a nice, complete set for a lowe price. The power and ground cables seem to be the weak links - not quite 8 guage as many have suggested. The interconnects seem to be rather good quality though. I did not use the speaker cable that came with the set.
This is an unbelievably good set of wireless speakers... excellent for a hotel room or any other travel situation that precludes a boombox. The size is smaller than a paperback book, and they weigh next-to-nothing.I had purchased a similar item from Creative (the &quot;TravelSound&quot;) that was TERRIBLE!, and they were twice the price of these Panasonics. (Perhaps I just got a defective unit, but the Creatives distorted the music horribly even at low volume.) The Panasonic RP-SPT70 sounds excellent, for both treble and bass, even at the CD player's highest volume setting... no distortion whatsoever. Obviously, there won't be any deep bass, but what you get is pure and satisfying.Highly recommended!
This camera case is the perfect fit for my Casio. It's small and comfortable. Plus it has a small pocket to put your credit card or anything small like that.
I had no problem with purchase until the company has tried to bribe me to change my feedback. I just want to know how i can get them to leave me alone?
Sound quality is really good. Recordings are excellent. Equalizer works well. My only beef is that it does not record directly off of FM, however other than that it's a definate buy, especially for the price.
I had read that the Thermos Nissan insulated bottle was one of the best, if not THE best. I decided to 'give it a go', so I ordered the 61 ounce container. I tested it for heat retention only. Normally, on my Stanley insulated bottle, I would pre-heat the container by filling it with boiling water, sealing it and leaving it for approximately 30 minutes. I'd then empty it and then immediately fill it with my hot coffee. I prefer my coffee to be hotter than the average person likes it. Even tho' Stanley had been considered a 'benchmark' in insultated containers, I was never even slightly impressed with Stanley's ability to keep things hot.With the Thermos Nissan container, I did NOT pre-heat the container with boiling water. What I DID do was fill to it the top with microwaved boiling water. I capped it, left it in an 80 degree environment, then waited. After 6 hours, I poured out approximately 16 ounces of hot water. The temperature might have dropped 10 degrees, still leaving the liquid far too hot to consider drinking. Great! After 6 more hours, I poured out another 16 ounces. The water scalded my lip as I tried to sip a few molecules. Hot dog! I have a REAL insulating container here, people! After waiting 6 more hours, I poured out another 16 ounces. The temperature was dropping, but I still had to blow on it before sipping. After 5 more hours, for a total of 23 hours, I poured out the remaining water. The water was now close to my normal drinking temperature, still too hot for most people. Bear in mind that I started out with boiling water, but still...It's needless to say that I am thrilled with my Thermos Nissan! What is truly amazing is that as you open and pour out a portion of the hot liquid, it's easier for the remaining hot liquid to lose heat. With the Thermos Nissan, the overall heat retention was outstanding times 10! Retaining heat, with the container being mostly empty was incredible and Thermos Nissan surpassed any and every expectation I could have ever had. If you are in the market for an insulated beverage container, THIS is it! Try as you may, you won't find a better one.
this tripod for its price is great, everything is plastic excepts for the ball.the ballhead is a no-way for me, even if you put a standard DSLR with a standard lens, the ballhead just keeps slipping, bear in mind, the maximum weight is only 2.2lbs or 1kg. some lenses are already 1kg.
I have been using the same Stratitec refill kit for YEARS. It is hard to believe there is so much ink in it! And when I bought it, I think I paid less than $10! I have found that yellow is the fastest of the colored ink to go- I have to buy extras of just that to keep me printing. Can't say enough great things about this kit!
I sent this to my 75 year old Mom for Mother's Day and she had no problem setting it up and using it. She loves it and loves having the "latest" thing to display her pictures.
The little clips that hold the cable in broke on both ends rather easily. Cable still works just have to be careful not to pull it out.
Bought 2 of these earphones based on the reviews. Overall, they are really nice but I wouldn't have paid full price (luckily I got them on Cyber Monday at 1/4 of regular price). I wanted to use one pair for my Yamaha Clavinova piano but they are not good for it - there is a slight hissing in the background when you are not playing. However, if you plan to use them for TV or Music then they are great!
Many of the other reviews already covered the basics. I will add that I also use a Stofen om-ez diffuser with this light in order to even out the lighting of the subjects (and to make the light a little dimmer). I bought a few 5 watt bulbs for this light that I may try in the future.
I use to put just whole albums in my 30Gb iPod ("Classic" iPod nowdays) so i was looking for a device to put singles and "one hit wonders". First i think to get an iPod Shuffle but then there was the Sansa with 2Gb (enough for my interest) and specially the FM tuner and recording options (also i was thinking use it to record some radio shows that i cannot attend when they go live) so i get one. How is doing this thing? Regular, very close to bad. I've been using the Sansa for a month and in a couple of times the thing just hang out, i mean it doesn't respond to any key and i have to wait until the battery goes down.Pros (when the Sansa works):- FM tuner and voice recording feature.- Files transfer is simple. Just copy the files as you do in Windows.- Light and fancy design.- Equalizer presets (they make a real difference in the sound quality).- Expandable storage capacity.Cons:- The menu/interface is confuse.- The radio tuner is good when you listen live radio, but every show that i record there was a noise, some kind of interference, no big deal but a little bit annoying.- The shuffle option is not very intelligent; it can repeat 2 or 3 songs when there are 20 songs that have not been played yet.- Rechargable only trough USB ports.- Not reliable.Maybe i got a defective unit, i don't know but i don't recommend this thing, specially if it will be you main player (maybe could be a backup or secondary player). If you don't need FM tuner or voice record go for an iPod Shuffle, no doubt. Otherwise, get a Sansa on your own risk.Pedro S.Last minute update: Yesterday the "Sansa Updater" program detect a new firmware version so i download and install it (you have to format the unit in order to update the firmaware, can you believe this?!!). After the update i let the Sansa plug to the computer to charge the battery. A few hours later i want to use the Sansa, it turn on for a minute, and then suddenly dies. At this moment the Sansa doesn't turn on. I plug it to the computer and still remains dead. Crappy.Very Last Minute Update: The Sansa come back to live. After a couple of hours i check the user guide and applied a "hard reset", after that the Sansa just turn on and is working now. What happend? I have no idea.
I bought this when the IDE HDD in my old Inspiron 9300 laptop refused to boot. Installed the old HDD into this enclosure in seconds and was able to transfer off files. Luckily only some small portion of the drive was flaky. I was able to get all of my important data off of the drive.Enclosure has a nice look and feel and worked flawlessly for me. Came with USB cable, screws and a little carrying case.
I agree with the other reviews. The speakers work very well for such a low price and for use in my office at work. They are more than adequate and blow away my previous el-cheap-o speakers. The sound is rich and and base id DEEEEEEEP.However, as other reviewers have noted, you can hear an ever so slight hissing sound when the speakers are plugged into a PC and the music is not playing. It can be annooying when you are on the phone and you hear the hissing in the background. But, when the speakers are plugged into my ipod, I don't hear the sound.So, overall I'm extremely satisfied with the value.
Great mouse, very solid with good functionality, feels great in your hand, but don't use it if you don't use a mousepad- it's so sensitive that wood grain or even the weave of your pants will mess it up.The laser is barely visible to the naked eye as a tiny dot, but seems to be primarily in the IR spectrum, and is really bright if you look at it through the camera on a phone.All in all, it is a great mouse, as long as you treat it like the piece of precision equipment that it is.
This is a pretty great remote, but despite my 5 star review, it isn't perfect. The programming can get a bit confusing and I wish they'd release a more user-friendly update. That I can get through with some work, but the real issue with this particular remote are some of the buttons. The lower number buttons with writing on them will wear off quickly. Then you'll be wondering what they're for. Also, some of the larger buttons (the Activities and the Backlight button under the direction pad) will begin to wobble after a time. (Like a spacebar that breaks and then "floats.")Overall though, I really like it and am looking to buy another one. I like that it controls practically everything (including my BeyondTV DVR computer.) I regularly recommend the Harmony remotes to my friends. Get one.
It was a great and inexpensive thank you so much! Came in a good amount of time and was in new condition as said! I would recommend this to other.
Listing the litany of problems that I've had with this printer would probably exceed the word limit of this text box. Definately one of the worst computer peripheral decisions that I have ever made. This printer was instrumental in helping me formulate my decision to NEVER buy another HP product again. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BUY THIS PRINTER. DON'T DO IT.
Great flash for analog cameras. I'm still trying to figure out how to have the camera just right so there's enough light but not too much to wash out the entire image. It's a bit of a pain to always have to continue charging it for every photo too.
Perfect size pages to hold 4-8 4x6 pictures without wasted space or multiple directions. Good quality plastic/thick pages.
I'm in the process of copying my old cassettes to my computer, but because the tapes are old (mostly from the 80's) and haven't been played in a long time, they get the tape player dirty, so I need to clean the heads after copying 2 or 3 cassettes. This cleaner is easy to use and clears up the gunk so that the next tape plays correctly.
They hold their tune well, they're tough yet they are soft enough to bend. They sound full-bodied with rich overtones and a strong fundamental. Great for jazz and blues.
Put these in my old 1992 Ford Ranger and they sound awesome !!! The speakers have plenty of bass for the price !!!
Bought a set of these (Radio Shack) because they were pushing them with the warranty (commission anyone) and they were awful. I returned them within the hour. I hear very little bass, and the sound sounds like its echoing through a sewer pipe. I usually listen to music on my zune at around 10/20 sound level. With these I had to crank it up to around 15-17/20. If you are at all picky about decent sound avoid these crappy headphones.
Bought it.. it worked... need a longer cable, used thick fishing wire, sounded the same... go get a $2 cable, they're all the same.
The headset works and is comfortable. Have no negative comments. Worth the money I paid.
Needed to download drivers since it does not work well as a plug and play device. Preferred the old versions with the serial connector that were better.
I have had this bag for many years and it has proven nothing but outstanding. This bag has been through many years of torturous travel including a 10-month tour in Iraq and doesn't even have a rip or fray to show for it. There have been numerous times I have loaded this bag down with laptops (I often carry 2 15.4" laptops) and pounds of gear with space to spare and no issues whatsoever. The padding on the shoulder straps as well as the backside of the bag ensure maximum comfort when carrying a full load. It is equipped with numerous spacious compartments that will hold literally just about anything you could want to bring along. It has served as a school bag, briefcase, day pack, and a laptop case - in some instances all at the same time. The materials and workmanship are top-notch and have resisted the test of time. In fact, this bag has outlasted many of the laptops themselves. If you can find one of these bags, you should snatch it up because it really is a steal.
Ordered DVD+R discs but DVD-R discs were sent instead. Contacted seller, stated Fed-Ex would email return label to return item. Correct item could not be sent out until the incorrect item was rec'd by seller. Have not received any email or return label from Fed-Ex or seller. Poor customer service and will not order from again from seller.
Quick and easy set up. Unit connected flawlessly to my Linksys router. Now all my wired components are actively connected to my now wired and wireless home network.
The harness works what it is enouhg for me. It is a good product. I have 3 years with it and I am satisfied.
This is the first iPod I've ever owned, having never really given the new technology a chance to replace my affection for CDs. When I finally relented and bought this product, I immediately began to wonder how I ever lived without it. I have over 400 CDs, and took the time (and it did take a lot of time) to put the stuff I wanted from each of them. The result is that I have my entire music collection at my fingertips at all times, and have not used even 20% of the memory.The obvious great feature (in terms of music, at least) of the 30 GB iPod is the ease at which you can listen to any or all of your favorite music. One very nice, sometimes overlooked, aspect of the iPod is the shuffle feature. With over 1500 songs on my iPod, I can hit the shuffle button and I instantly have the equivalent of my own radio station, with the added advantages of having NO songs I don't like and having zero commercials. The shuffle does not seem to be completely random (I tend to get several songs from the same artists in a relatively short period of time), but that is a minor problem.Given the iPod's thin design and portability, you can take it wherever you go. I've got a car adapter for it, a home speaker system, and of course the headphones. Because of that it's literally replaced every other sound system (radios, CD players, etc) I own. As a huge fan of music I've been amazed at how much my music experience has been enriched by this product.Of course I've only highlighted a small part of the iPod. I plan on loading pictures onto it soon, and you can download video as well. It's even got a few games. In short, this is quite possibly the best entertainment investment I've made in quite a while.
After less than a year I have the same problem reviewer William Bradley had - DVD is locked up in protection mode. I would be interested in hearing back from Mr. Bradley on what happened as far as repair of his unit with this problem. Otherwise the unit has worked fine - up until now. Will look for a different brand if we have to trash this Toshiba.
I bought this case in late 1998.A couple of years ago the two switches for the control module (On|Off & Reset) broke-off from the control module. ( The switches are mounted with plastic clips and the clips broke. ) Of course that should not have happened and require(s) some extra work. However, I am still using it.I have searched, for years, for a replacement and after a (large) number of different cases have come to the conclusion that this one is as good as or better than any other out there. (Actually, that's sad in a way...)I'm sure the first question is: So what is wrong with this case?There are only two things that are not subjective.(1) The case only includes 2 80mm fans which are noisy and inefficient(do not provide enough air flow). Buy 80-to-90mm adapters and a couple of 90mm fans to correct that. Getting the adapters mounted is not real easy but can be done.(2) The door and door frame are plastic; good, heavy plastic but still plastic. The door uses a plastic hinge that consists of a plastic stud and plastic mount. It is relatively easy to pop the door off the hinge when not locked. Note also that the so-called locks use a piece of metal that slides into plastic. As such, even when locked, the case is not secure from tampering. It takes quite a bit of force but no crowbar is required...- A third thing, somewhat subjective, is that there are no fans in the front of the unit to pull|push cooler air into it. That can be resolved by inserting fans in or behind the 5.25" bays or mounted devices. The smartest way is to purchase some enclosures, to hold HDD, with fans. I strongly recommend doing that as the method to mount single HDD in the bays is cumbersome, at best, requiring mounting 3.5" adapter to the HDD and then the slide mount to the adapter to insert(slide) the 3.5" device into the bay.- A fourth thing is that the PSU is worthless these days. Any PSU under 600W is insufficient for workstation|server class mainboard(mobo) and ENlight PSU's, in particular, are not server or workstation quality. It can be used to power fans, WC pump, HDD & etc. but get another to power mobo. The "Workstation" and "Server" mobos require connectors that are not available with the included PSU.- One problem is related to the age of the design. There are no front accessible USB or audio ports and the mainboard tray is only designed for older standards(ATX, EATX, SSI ...). Both of those are normally no big deal because a 3.5" USB & Audio device will fit into the 3.5" vertical bay and there are not many mobos out there using the newer CEB or the extra large QUAD CPU 13x16" standards.- As mentioned, the control module is not the best design. The "buttons" are slightly recessed requiring a small device(pinky or pencils) to activate them. The switches are old tech and require more force to activate than they would with newer switches, hence they may fail after a number of years. Also, one must unlock the chassis to get to the controls which can be difficult if the key is hard to find.- A last negative is that the 3.5" bay is vertical. That is fine for a rackmounted EN-8950 but do not use it for floppy disk drive(FDD) in the pedestal style. FDD just do not work good when vertical. They are supposed to but, take my word for it, they do not. ...many headaches. Instead use it to mount a USB & Audio port device(lots of them out there for 20 bucks or so) or a fan controller device.Note that this has been on the market since late 1998 so a price of over 200 is much too high. It can be had for much less, many places. Buying one w/o a PSU is the best idea.Let's hit a few things that are hard to find but are included.+ It will hold ATX & EATX boards without issue(i.e., there is plenty of room for 12"x13" mobo).+ It has wheels on it and they are sturdily mounted.+ The front door, which opens left or right, includes three filters which efficiently manage filtering large dust particles out of the enclosure.+ The EN-8950 is made with 0.8 - 1.2mm SECC steel. While heavy, one won't find any better material for EMI protection and protection of the interior components. God forbid any catastophe to occur but if it did, this baby would last thru it, meaning of course that the devices on the inside should survive too.+ It can be rackmounted by purchasing a rackmount kit(another 70+ bucks). The rackmount kit wisely includes a cage to mount a device horizontally(e.g., DVD/CD ROM).+ Many different models|brands of HDD enclosures fit into the bays. One can use up to three(3) of the 5n3 (3.5" device) enclosures for 15 HDD or four(4) of the 8n2(2.5" device) enclosures(32 HDD!). Or, of course, some other arrangement ... Point being that in just 3' of racked space one can have 9*4= 36 HDD which at current capacities for 2.5" devices yields 18TB. Or for a workstation needing multiple DVD drives it is easy to fit 6 DVD and still have 5TB of HDD. ...etc....This is NOT a "desktop" case. It is designed for the power user(workstation) or server class and as such, it is huge. I've had it on the desktop but it does better on the floor, out of the way. One needs about 12" side to side and about 30" of depth for the case and cables for a comfortable arrangement on a desk. Minimum width is ~ 10" so door can open to left or right.For a person that likes to modify things, the so-called "modder" this case has great potential for a talented person. So as such, it could be used for a " power user " system that contains a water cooling system, many control devices and so-called idiot lights to monitor the system's functions. Few cases have enough 5.25" bays to hold all those devices.In particular, cut-out those stamped fan grills in the back. They block at least as much air as they allow to pass through them, ;)....Finally, I just bought another one of these.
I have bought two of these for my house. Splitting one would have been awkward because of the distances for the coax cable. I get plenty of stations in the SF Bay ARea and some of them look equal to or superior to what my friends with cable get.
Alienware only provides updates to the original purchaser. If you purchase a 2nd hand Alienware, you CANNOT go to the Alienware web site and update your drivers. I WOULD NOT BUY a new Alienware as it depreciates drastically immediately, as a result of NO DRIVER SUPPORT, or another used one as updating drivers is impossible. Buying a used Alienware is very very risky over the long run.
got these at the right price on black Friday for the son. I have to tell you, they are GREAT. I sneak em out for myself sometimes. I did the YOUTUBE mod on these.
This is another great product manufactured by Polk Audio. My room size is 14 X 17 and it does a great job. There are no rattles or distortion.
My recommendation is to make figures in different sizes so you get different apertures. A friend had a laser cutter so i could do some precise figures. It's a good to experiment.
The only problem with this case is that it stays together by tiny track balls locking in to the grooves which get loosened considerably every time you take the case off and put it back on. I have to remove it when I use my docking station at home because it is too bulky with the case on to fit in the station. It isn't very practical. It does have a good look though..
amigo mio gracias por el envio todo esta muy bien, muchas gracias y que pase muy bien y feliz d&iacute;as de los enamorados
Well, let me start out by saying that Dennis (the first reviewer) is an IDIOT!!! He is worried about who owns XM stock rather than the product quality? Get a life you loser, who cares if Clear Channel has 8 million shared out of 4.95 billion shares of stock? Wake up and smell the coffee. You suppose to leave a review not issue a stock alert!Now to the meat of things. I have had my XM for 12 hours, and so far I love it! I had problems signing up online. After three attemtps I called, I cussed and they fixed me up and didn't charge me the one time set up fee. So I saved $10.Now I agree with another review, who said beware. Amazon does not offer the freebies. I had been looking at satellite radio for 2 days, and I happened to stop in at Best Buy and they had the roady for $120 and tax. BUT it includes an instant free fm modulator AND they gave me a rebate form to get the HOME KIT for free as well!!! So it is worth the extra $6 and sales tax to go to the retail outlet to pick this up. You dont even have to pay shipping to get the home kit, so Delphi is taking care of business. Hey, Dennis, did you bother to see how many shares of stock Clear Channel owns of Delphi? After all you bought their product, you IDIOT!If my unit went out ever 6 or 9 months, it would not bother me. Long as it is in warranty, what the heck? You get a new unit and a new 1 yr warranty and all you have to do is drive to the store? Sounds like a bargin to me.UPDATE:I have now had my unit for 3 days and I am upgrading it form 4 stars to 5. This thing is flat out awesome. And I learned why you get so many freebies in thew stores, the Roady 2 will be coming out sometime in the next two months. So you might wait and get a thinner, lighter unit that runs stock tickers. So far that is the best I can find on the new features, other than a new lower price. But that can change. Also worthy of note, a little known fact about about the roady you can use headphones. At least I have not found any information that says it will power them, but it does. I tried it out myself. The saleman told me it would not power speakers, you have to have battery operated speakers to work, I am still working on that one.
The things I don't like are:1&gt; zooming range is not enough2&gt; not good for close shoots (&lt; 1.5m)3&gt; slow focus in auto mode4&gt; short battary life (in LCD mode)5&gt; when you push 'shoot' button, you never make sure it is on focus only or already take a pic.All others are more than good.
I have never been disappointed with any Tripp Lite cable, whether it be CAT 6, SATA, DVI, VGA or whatever. I used to make my own CAT 5 cables, mostly for economy's sake, but current prices are so reasonable it doesn't make sense, even for long cables.Also look into Tripp Lite surge suppressors and DVM switches. They're both first rate.
I bought these headphones for a perfect balance in audio quality and "disposabiloty". I know that sounds a little off, I needed a pair of headphones that wouldn't make me cry if i ruined them due to skateboarding and doing other things around the town. And for that they are perfect! The sound quality is great, and they stay on your head, I haven't had any comfort issues, mainly because the headphones I use at home are a little more nice. But I give the PortaPros an A+
I purchased this case on ebay so cannot comment on shipping time, shipping price, etc. Far from being the sexiest skin on the market, it's more or less what I was looking for. Hard, clear (actually "Smoke), plastic - the only case I've found for the V Plus that covers the screen. The only "flaw" I found was on the edge, and that was a very minor chip in the plastic. It's barely noticeable though and could have occurred during shipping. Access to most of the buttons isn't too bad, with maybe the exception of the record button. (and that might be a good thing as I've accidentally began recording in my pocket while trying to lower the volume) It doesn't make the player too much bulkier for being a hard plastic case; fits pretty snugly. The only issue I could see being a potential problem is how it holds up to normal wear and tear. It doesn't seem to be the highest quality plastic and I could see the fasteners that secure the back and front pieces breaking. Should this be an issue I'll be sure to update this review. Overall though, it's a relatively cheap case that should protect your V Plus from scratches and dust, and it covers the screen, which was the main selling point for me.
I bought this gaming mouse for my boyfriend who is into online gaming and whatever will help improve his performance. He loved this mouse!! The adjustable weight and dpi are great for his playing. He says he still wants to tweak it but overall, it is doing great!
For the money a good little webcam, easy to install, easy to use, the zoom is a nice feature, family says the picture they receive is excellent, recommended.
Not much to say except it works - connect a DVI device (in this case my computer display) to an HDMI input (my laptop). Have noticed no problems at all.
Just bought two of these remotes because they are the only multi device ones (that supported tivo) that used AA batteries. Unfortunatly the description is wrong the remotes that were sent to me uses 2 AAA batteries. So I'm off the store to get rechargable AAA batteries. Other then that this remote rocks I got it controlling all my devices completly (except my yamaha reciever but it control volume and mute good enough)
I had a few miscellaneous comments to make. I've had my EOS Rebel 2000 for only two weeks and already am extremely satisfied with it. The first roll of film came back and the photos are nice and sharp. The only thing I could have done differently in the photos was to use some exposure compensation--I was on vacation and was shooting wildlife at a beach on an overcast day, and even then, the sand was reflective enough so that the some of the subjects were a little dark and looked somewhat silhouetted.Happily, this little camera gives you manual control over shutter speed and aperture, as well as many other nice features, such as depth of field preview (which even the ELAN II lacks), and a respectable 1/2000th of a second top shutter speed. If you've been mostly a point and shoot camera owner until now, your fastest shutter speed will only have been about 1/ 500th of a second, unless you own one of the Contax point and shoots such as the T2, which go up to 1/700th of a second, but cost about 5 times as much as even the more expensive and capable point-and-shoot cameras, not to mention the Rollei, which, at about 10 times the cost of a typical point and shoot, will truly cost you a pile of green stuff, although it has that amazing 1/8000th of a second top shutter speed.I'm getting used to the controls, which are a little different from my Rollei QZ35W. The jog wheel feature, for adjusting ASA settings and so forth, I find an interesting feature which I'm more used to seeing on Palm PDA clones such as the Sony CLIE, but I find I like it here, too.In addition to the lens that came with it, I found a Tokina ATX 28-70 mm constant F2.8 Pro Series lens used at a great price, and decided to buy it for the little EOS Rebel. The camera fits comfortably in my hand, if I have one complaint, it's that the grip on the right side is a little small for me with the much bigger Tokina lens mounted, but it's okay.To give another plug here for this great little camera, a friend at local camera shop says he knows a pro photographer at a large newspaper who uses nothing but EOS Rebel 2000 bodies, and he just puts his expensive pro lenses on it. He says they're capable enough to do anything he wants, but inexpensive enough so he doesn't worry about hurting them. He carries 3 of them at a time with him, and if one has a problem, he just throws away the malfunctioning body and grabs a new one out of his bag.One final thing I wanted to say is the manual is really well written, very clear and concise. They seem to really want you to learn and make use of the camera's features to make you a better, more technically aware, photographer. So be sure to read the manual.I've found this to be an exellent little camera at a very reasonable price given all the features Canon has packed into it. Canon has produced an outstanding value and a very capable camera in this little package. I can recommend this camera without reservation, especially if you're considering moving up from the point-and-shoot category to a camera with more advanced features.
Take a look at the two black plastic clips in the product photo. They are keeping the two headphones together. Each one has a thin plastic post on the inside that plugs holes in the metal bands. If, for some reason the headphones endure a sudden force (at the edge of the cord, etc) that thin plastic post is the first thing that will break. The headphones won't come back together.Sound is great, 5 stars, just be aware of this product failure. I'll be looking for something more sturdy.
I think I may have broken the record. This piece of junk crapped out on me after 4 days of use. The first 3 were heaven (which is why I had to give it a star), then the nightmare began. Constant rebooting after half a song. The stupid thing froze up while loading tunes and stayed froze until the battery died. I plugged it back in and it was up to its old rebooting tricks. I returned it to best buy, no questions asked, and picked up an iPod.
I had high hopes for this device but it was a big waste of money. I tried all settings available and finally threw it in the trash. Simply put, this thing doesn't work.
I asked for a small boombox for Christmas of last year for my bedroom because my main system is in the living room and I listen to music constantly. I used to have a Sony boombox that I had to junk when I moved because it was too bulky, but something like 10 years later it STILL WORKED! At any rate, I thought that this would be a good buy - cute, compact, still loud and Sony. That being said, I got this one for Christmas.A few weeks ago (conveniently right when the &quot;labor&quot; part of the warranty ran out), the damn thing just STOPS playing CDs. So I thought, gee, maybe it's my CDs because they're scratched. Nope! I put A BRAND NEW CD in there and it still gave me that whole &quot;No Disc&quot; nonsense. One of the appeals of this thing is that it's also supposed to play CD-Rs as well, which some older systems have a hard time doing. Well truth be told, that is neither here nor there since it doesn't play ANYTHING.The only thing that works is the radio and the sleep timer. I'm just annoyed because what on earth is the point of having a CD player boombox if it can't play CDs!??! I expect more, a lot more, from Sony and am extremely disappointed. I have to bring it in to be repaired, so that should be fun. (UGH!)
Due to a misleading description I bought this item with a Jabra headset (so with a QD plug), within the same order ....While the 2.5mm jack plug 'been perfectly fitting, the QD plug for an unknown reason was not matching the headset QD plug ..(?? look alike QD but slightly different, impossible to connect with the headset)However, Amazon took back the cable, been refunded, and I ordered another cable (reference taken from a previous order with a matching cable, with the same description)Perfect handling from Amazon, congrats !
Gave to granddaughter for Christmas-she picked it out - just texted her and she says it's awesome. Thanks it was nice to be able to trust when you order on line
I'm quite pleased with this mp3/video player, the audio and video quality is great. Would've been nice if it came with a wall charger. Otherwise, no complaints!
To be honest, this was a replacement for my old one, but it works just as well, if not better
Product arrived quickly and was everything it was supposed to be. Several reviews said the audio cables were too short. This was fixed before I got mine because the audio cables were long enough for any size laptop.
Great product, especially for the price. Charges my son't ipod great. Would definitely purchase from again.
Sony DVPCX995V 400-Disc DVD Mega Changer/PlayerI have put in 350 DVDs and packed up there cases, save a lot of space and DVDs lying around, all the features are a lttle complicated for the non-techno person, but basic part easy to use. Even though technology is constantly changing and improving this unit should usable well into the future.
i havent had it very long but i will update if anythin changes. so far this is a great player, the sound is great and can go really loud, easy to operate can be slightly cumbersome at times but u forget about it once u get used to it, holds alot. People comparing this to an ipod is just stupid. This player isnt meant to hold your whole mp3 collection yet it still holds way more than any flash player this is for people in the middle that want a few hundred songs in a small package. i would recomend this player to anyone in the market for a new player as an alternative to any flash mp3 player
I would recommend avoiding this keyboard for one specific reason: the "sticky" spacebar. Unless you are applying pressure to the very center of the bar (rather than favoring the right or the left sides), an unusual amount of force needs to be applied just to operate it.This is extremely bothersome because it slows you down while typing as well as making it more fatiguing. It is also quite loud...I've actually had people in other rooms complain about the racket!NOTE: the sticky bar issue with this keyboard is an extremely common one (if not universal). I wish I had done some research on this item before purchasing it and saved myself the trouble of a return.
I like this bag because it's sturdy and roomy. My camera, the USB cord, the standard lens, and the battery charger fit with extra room to spare.
Every one that has seen this asked me where to get one and to be honest I forgot I got it on Amazon. So now I can tell everyone where to get one.
This is a cheap but nice tool.Just dont bang it about and use it carefully and it will serve your needs. I have been used to banging about my old tapes in the VCR, and you cannot do that with this carrier. You need to treat it carefully, but at this price it works well. Just open and close slowly and dont bang it about.
I bought the 3M Positionable Mounting Adhesive (PMA) as an alternative to expensive dry-mount tissue and the associated press that is required to use it. After reading some other reviews, I knew it would be a bit of a hassle, but still far less expensive than dry mounting.I first tested the PMA on a business card and it worked well, but the small size didn't reveal the biggest problem when working with large printed photos: The PMA has a tendency to create long, web-like strings of adhesive from the edges of the print to the PMA backing paper as the print is pulled from the surface. These strings can be as long as two or three inches, and when they finally break, they tend to wrap around to the front of the print, creating an impossible-to-remove glob of glue along the front edge of the artwork. But I've found a fix!Before you lay your artwork on the PMA sheet, adhere a border of low-stick painter's tape around its edge. Position the tape so it covers the edge but does extend beyond it; you don't want the tape to pick up any PMA glue. Then follow the instructions for the PMA and after the artwork is placed on the backing board, carefully remove the tape from the artwork. If you peel the tape perfectly parallel to its orientation on the artwork, any glue from the PMA sheet (and there won't be a lot) will snap cleanly along the edge of the piece instead of back onto it. I used this trick on my last batch of photos and not a bit of glue snapped back onto the prints. If you do get a small glob of glue on the backing board, it can be picked up with a small tweezer. (Don't try to rub it off; it will only make a mess.) I also remove the tape BEFORE the final burnishing to make sure the thickness of the tape does not create some kind of indentation on the print.Make sure to use what's called 30-day painter's tape. The adhesion for this tape is very low, so it normally peels off easily and without pulling up any of the underlying surface. Mine is made by 3M (imagine that!) and is purple in color. It barely sticks to any surface, but that's exactly what you need for this temporary and delicate use.One other tip: Don't wear gloves when working with the PMA. If you get any of the glue on the gloves, it won't come off without a great deal of effort and possibly the use of some kind of solvent. Make sure your hands are clean and when you get the glue on your finger tips (trust me, you will) you can just rub them together to get rid of the glue. You really don't have to worry about the glue getting on the artwork if you use the tape trick as it protects the edges where you would normally handle the piece from anything on your fingers--an additional benefit of the tape!
I had no problem with replacing my old mem with these two new. Computer runs like a dream for me.
I first bought this t.v. from a local retailer, the picture and sound were awsome. After a few days I stated having the set power off on its own, and by reading the instuctions I was able to re-setthe t.v., this only worked for a couple weeks. Now the t.v. will not power up at all and the red light is flashing telling you that the set has shut itself down and will not reset. Called Philips andafter talking to the consultant parts were ordered for my set- @ a week and a half later the tech showed up at my house and replaced the parts sent, the t.v. was not fixed. More parts ordered and about another week or two the tech. came back with the new parts and replaced, same result did not fix. At this timePhilips was going to order more parts, I ask for a replacement. Was told they only replace upto 30 days and repair everything after, about 5 hrs later and a bunch of calls I was told they would just replace the t.v. It has been 14 days and per my last talk to Philips no t.v. has been sent because they don't make them anymore. As of now I am trying to get my money back with calls daily to Philips.....Total time t.v. owned is @ 3 months, total time it worked @ 1 month-- I would not suggest anyone looking at this t.v. to buy, Philips is going to discontinue thet.v. and have no idea how to fix the ones they have sold. It's a shame because the t.v. really looked good when it worked, but for2,700.00 you would think it would work more than 30 days.
This neoprene case was an excellent addition to protecting my Sony Vaio SZ-120p. Well worth the money.
This case doesn't get the full 5 stars because while the heavy rubber exterior is certainly tough, the whole case can bend. There's no rigidity to the exterior, which could lead to CDs/DVDs breaking if it were stepped on or otherwise impacted.However, there is a pocket in the inside front and back cover, which you could insert some tough card/plastic for extra protection.The tag attached to the zipper feels a little flimsy, but that's a minor issue. If you're carrying the case around a lot, be aware that the handle is hard rubber, not soft or fabric, so your hands may get sore/tired quickly.I can still recommend this; it gets the job done. The smell mentioned in other reviews is there, but not overwhelming.
If you have a Nikon camera, go for a Nikon battery. There are other brands out there, but after searching through several forums and reading the stories there, I will not put anything else into my camera.
My DVR1500 had all the troubles and symptoms described here. However an electronics engineer at my workplace examined it for me and discovered a design flaw. Two of the main capacitors on the motherboard are smaller in capacity than they should be and this allows the voltage to surge all over the place ultimately leading to the demise of the machine. He replaced them for me with larger capacity ones and the machine cooled down and now works like a charm. Don't know if Cyberhome has discovered this or will admit it, but it seems to be working for me. The 4-star rating is for post repaired machine.
I bought this item last year, and it has performed acceptably. I have had several VHS re-winders over the many years, and there are certain flaws inherent to all designs. Most notably is that the auto-eject mechanism only works (at best) for a few months. When using a VHS re-winder always stay in the room and be ready to manually eject the tape. This item is better than some ff/rew models most notably because this model does not utilize bands to drive the spools.The cleaner works well if the tape is not that dirty. A dirty tape can require several cleanings on both fast forward and rewind.All in all, this model is good and will extend the life of the motor on your VCR, the primary reason to buy a re-winder. If you are looking for a cleaner of very dirty tapes- look elsewhere.With the advent of DVR and DVDR I would suggest putting all video tapes to digital- you'll be happier. Use the $20 this costs towards more DVDR's.
I had never owned a LCD T.V. before so I spent weeks researching it. I had a limited budget and a siz restriction do to my cabinet size. I looked at several and was going to get a Samsung until I saw this one. Picture quality is great and with the 6 different pic sizes you can adjust the screen to what ever your watching. Also it has 3 temp modes. The remote is easy to use and the directions are easy to follow. It is well worth the money.
I installed this card in a new HP dual core AMD machine. After 13 months the card crashed and was worthless. After trying everything to revive it I sent a request to PNY for a replacement under their 3 year warranty. They said they couldn't find a record of my registration and since the card had reached end-of-life they refused to replace it. So apparently, 13 months is end-of-life on these cards. I would not recommend this card unless you plan to replace it again in a year. I have replaced the card with a different manufacturer's 9500 Nvidia card with 1 gig video memory for the same price as this card. Do some research and you'll find better deals out there. I won't be purchasing PNY products anytime soon.
Can't decide between this machine and the HP 7960? I've tried them both and this is the winner.The print quality is much warmer, HP felt a little sterile. The Canon machine feels more substantial, the HP felt cheap and skidded across the desk. On the downside, the LCD on the Canon isn't very clear and the set up takes a little longer. Overall, Canon is the winner, add a $... in your pocket and quicker printing, and the answers easy.
The sound quality from this product is exceptional, given the price (paid 19.99 used). My big beef is that no where in the directions does it refer to setting the volume for the adapter (exclusive of the Ipod) to maximum. The dock will not work properly until you set it's volume to max.
I have owned 3 all-in-one HP printers over the years and intended to replace the G85 with the 6310. While checking out the features of the 6310 we noticed that the multipage document feeder did not pull the documents into the printer. The unit seemed to be copying ok when a single sheet was placed on the glass and printing and fax were ok. When I opened the unit to look for anything unusual I noticed the ink docking trays had accumulated a small pile of ink and this was unacceptable. We had the same problem with the G85 which is why we replaced it. However, the G85(a very good unit by the way)was a few years old, not just a few days like the 6310. The 6310 was returned and we bought the Canon Pixma MP810 and are we glad because the quality of construction surpasses the 6310 even thought the unit cost a little more.
Everything in this player is magnificent. You probably know all the goods of this player and are looking for some demerit of it. The only thing I found that is not very satisfactory is the Equalizer and the sound quality. There isn't much bass in the sound. Sure you can turn up the bass in the equalizer, but that doesn't make much improvement. Plus if you turn the 100Hz all the way up, audible distortion can be heard in the bass. The mids and highs are clear and crisp though. I am using a Sony MDR-EX71SL headset instead of the one that comes with the player.
Product arrived earlier than expected, great quality and worked as intended. It's a steal for the price, not sure why stores overprice cables like these.
even though ddr ram is more expensive than the newer ram. i have a system that takes ddr and this ram is really the best you can get without spending way to much, it dosent have fancy heat spreaders or anything but it is a big improvement from 333mhz, i didnt think that it would be much different but it is, atleast try it and if its not rite for you then you can always send it back right?
As other posts have noted, I plug it in and it chimes a few times, but when I try to scan something it beeps once then turns off. Have to unplug/replug usb to get back on.It brings up the "unidentified keyboard" dialog, and I cannot get past that. I even tried printing out the ASCII 39 chart and scanning the "z" as per the IBM AT keyboard. No luck. I tried the start confuguration/reset/end configuration codes, didn't help. Tried setting to a MAC keyboard, didn't help.I also tried it on a Windows XP box, and got the same results.I returned it.
I had originally bought this to bring to Uganda, which is currently facing a power crisis. Usually, there will be a day with power--with sudden outages interspersed throughout--and the subsequent day will be without power. After a year of living like this, my laptop battery (for a Lenovo R40) conked out and I was in dire need of a replacement.Instead of paying $150 to buy a new laptop-specific battery, I bought this universal battery--in the event that my laptop was stolen, I could use the battery for another laptop. Final price was $144, bought at Best Buy.Battery does what it's supposed to. Lasts a bit longer than three hours, and can last a bit more if you lower the power settings on your laptop. Will last less when you are playing a DVD in your laptop. The weight is comparable to any laptop-specific battery.Four stars are given instead of five because of its bulky design. If you don't place the battery underneath your laptop, its footprint is about as big as the laptop itself, and takes up that much more room on your desk.A big plus are the LED indicator lights, telling you how much power you have left in the battery. Extremely helpful--especially since your computer can't gauge the power level for you.If your laptop battery is of questionable quality--as Lenovo's are, then this is certainly recommended.
I PURCHASED THE GARMIN NUVI 360 AS CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MY WIFE. MY WIFE IS A KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGNER. SHE IS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL THROUGH SEVERAL STATES (DE, PA, MD AND NJ). THE NUVI 360 HAS NEVER FAILED TO DIRECT MY WIFE TO HER DESTINATION. ONE FEATURE MY WIFE LOVES IS IT WILL RETURN HER TO HOME WITH A PUSH OF THE BUTTON. SHE IS STILL EXPLORING THE OTHER FEATURES OF NUVI 360. WE PLAN ON USING IT FOR OUR TRIP TO ITALY.
Since I've had USB memory sticks go through the washer and dryer before (accidentally left in pockets) I wanted one that would protect my important data, and this was the only one on the store shelves that looked reliable enough. The rubberized coating adds to the bulk, unfortunately, but it's a small inconvenience I'll put up with for a little more peace of mind. It can be added to a key ring (it comes with a small ring as well as a clip) if you don't mind something that large on your keys (2.5" long x 7/8" wide x 3/8" thick). The only negative is the removable cap which I'm afraid will get lost easily, but it fits snugly (for now, anyway). Works very well, otherwise, and I've had no trouble with it.
Just make sure you make a good aplication of this product on the CPU. On youtube you can find tutorials for doing this, I like to use the line method, that is, to put silver grease as it was a grain of rice, a line of 6 milimiter long by 2 mm thick in the center of CPU, thats all you need. Putting on the heatsink will handle the grease spread. Using this method I got my intel e8400 core 2 duo working at 48C/118F. Nothing else to say.
This is perfect for the new charging options! & for people who need to charge two phones or a phone & laptop at once!
Phillips photo frame 7FFI series 7FFI1CMI/37. Wow what a great digital photo frame! Being an avid photographer who loves photos this is an excellent choice for viewing, clear rich colors that stand out, just the right size for a desk and easy to operate. My photos are on the PC so I had to download the included software, then plug the included USB cable into the hard drive and the photo frame, the PC recognized the new hardware and Install Wizard came on which loaded the Photo Manager. Restart the PC. This is when I pulled the Photo Manager screen up, on the left side I found my photo files clicked the one I wanted and there were my pictures. Click the photo I want drag it to the right side drop it and u-walla it is in the photo frame, do all the photos you want and then unplug the frame and enjoy the vivid pictures. About the frame, easy to operate and user friendly, I love the fact that the buttons in the back are displayed on the photo screen, you don't have to hunt and peck. Yes it is obvious I like this product, hats off to Phillips for a good product that works....thanks.
Nice product-informative and friendly emails--great packaging,with quick shipping too!! This seller knows how to please!!!I'll give him 5 STARS!!!!
This is not the best DVD player ever for picture quality etc, but it is Region Free. It will play PAL discs to my NTSC TV. I got it as a Christmas Present and I immediately ordered Blake's 7 from Amazon.co.uk and it plays just fine. You can tell that it had been opened and adjusted, but it was put neatly back into the box and I have not had any problems with it. It also plays all my other Region 1 disks as well (including Region Code Enhanced disks) so if you aren't too particualar about the quality (which is not terrible) you could probably just use this player for all you DVD playing. For me it will do to play my non-region one discs, but I'll keep my Sony for Region 1 stuff. I am very pleased with this product.
I needed wireless headphones for two reasons: 1) To not disturb my partner since I stay up late and 2) I was tired of being tethered to and tripping over cords. My research discovered two types of transmitters - RF (radio frequency) and infrared. The main difference being RF has more range and can broadcast through solid objects (like walls) and infrared can't (remote controls use infrared).After looking at approximately a dozen wireless headphones I decided on the Sennheiser Rs110 because I wanted headphones with some sound quality so I could listen to music and Sennheiser is a quality brand (I have one of their wireless guitar transmitters).The Rs100 were a snap to setup. Plug in the AC adapter for the transmitter then install the supplied AAA batteries in the headphones (accomplished by removing one of the ear pads) and plug the source cord into the headphone output on my receiver (they can be plugged into other audio outputs). The headphones come with adapters for different sized plugs.There are three controls conveniently located on the headphones themselves: on/off, volume and channel fine tuning. The Rs110 has three channels (so it doesn't interfere with another wireless device in range). Once plugged in the transmitter automatically comes on when there's an audio signal. In other words, if you turn your TV (or whatever) off the transmitter will automatically shut-off and vice-versa - a nice feature.The headphones themselves are a bit heavy, but comfortable. I wear glasses and found after an hour or two of listening the pressure on them made my head hurt, but was relieved by taking the headphones off for a few minutes (I wanted the larger headphones because you can't get the same sound quality from the lightweight Walkman-type headphones). I found I was messing with the headphone controls when putting on and taking off the headphones since they're where your hands naturally go to, so I now grab them by the head strap. I'd recommend the Sennheiser Rs100 to anyone who doesn't want to disturb their wife, husband, roommate, etc. and also wants better quality than cheap Walkman-type headsets.
I have owned this remote for some time now, and I do not know why it is not more popular. It is flexible, powerful and easy to use, and it does this at a great price point. The many, easy to use hard buttons make easy to access the most common functions, like channel up and channel down. Also there are hard buttons to access each device, and the screen then says what device it is controlling, so you know for sure.If you are shopping for this type of remote, you have also probably looked at the Pronto series of remotes. I think that for most consumers, this SIMA remote represents a much better value. First, it's about 1/3 to the price of the least expensive Pronto Neo. Second, it really is very flexible.The main difference between the SIMA and the Pronto series is in the LCD screens. In the SIMA remote, each LCD soft button has labels pre-assigned by the factory. Each button is capable of doing many things, but only the applicable label appears for each device in usage (for example, the same button that would show a Tivo "Thumbs Up" symbol when you are controlling a DVR might show something like "DTS" when you are controlling your receiver). The pre-typed labels seem to cover just about all of the various commands from all of my other removes. Such flexibility is unusual in remotes at this price point.The Pronto, remotes on the other hand, in addition to the forgoing, generally offer you the ability through a computer interface to completely customize the buttons and their labels. This is a neat trick the SIMA remote just can't match. With that said, though, I like the hard button layout on the SIMA remote a lot better. It just seems to be laid out better.Just be aware, that as with any learning, universal remote with macro capability, the more "custom" use you want out of the thing, the more you will be required to program. While the manual is clear and explains how to do so, you WILL have to do some configuring to access some of the more arcane features of your other remotes and to set up macros. This is actually a benefit, though. Why? Because most basic remotes will not even let you do the configuring to get to the arcane features or use macros, and to get these features, as I said, will require some tweaking on ALL advanced universal remotes that allow you to do so. At least the programming on this SIMA unit is relatively straightforward.As an added bonus, the SIMA is the easiest &quot;learning&quot; remote I've seen to program since the learning lens is on the bottom (not the underside, the lower edge), so you do not have to work backwards as you do when programming remotes that learn &quot;head to head&quot;.In sum, if you really do like programming your remote, need ultimate flexibility, and price is no object for you, you might prefer the Pronto. Otherwise, you might give the SIMA a try.
I have a full set of Orion Highlight plossls, they're really great glass, for a good price. This was the final eyepiece to finish out my set. Now I can check out Jupiter without having to throw my Barlow on the scope.. If you use this with a Barlow, depending on your telescope aperture you may get some dimming of the image. Highly recommend checking out starcalc for the iphone, free app for astronomers to use to calculate magnification and more if they have their telescope specs and eyepiece specs. I used it to determine if this eyepiece would be a good fit for my telescope. Orion glass is high quality, highly recommended.
I bought two of these 20" HP Monitors for my video editing suite. They are used in the "span" mode to double my desktop space. These are really nice monitors and have a lot of "punch" (i.e. high contrast), but seem to avoid the "eye fatigue" factor that can result from boosting contrast. If I were to buy again, I'd be tempted to upgrade a notch to the 2207 because that monitor has more positioning flexibility and usb outputs.Overall I'm giving it 4 stars, which for me means as good as it gets without causing me to drool. :)
Great value it is but it lacks some consumer features such as auto functions like start/stop. A dj knows how to start/stop manually and doesn't walk away. Another complaint was that it weighs 25#'s, but the platter is an exceptionally lightweight aluminum shell - dj's don't want the whole unit moving around while they're "scratching" a track! And the raised strobe dots on the beveled edge of the platter make this an easy thing to accomplish. You don't need a heavy flywheel type of platter to maintain constant speed with a direct drive quartz locked motor. These and other features are all mainly for the PRO that a regular consumer would not be able to appreciate or need to. The bearings in the tone arm are among the best I've encountered for many decades, and the variable settings are generally superb.My only concerns are:Minimum tracking force w/ supplied cartridge is 3.5 grams. I worry some that this is exactly double the force my 1967 vintage Dual 1019 tracked wonderfully at. Am I subjecting the vintage vinyl to excessive force and wear? But again, this is for pro stuff like playing the record backwards (we can finally try to hear what the heck the Beatles we're doing especially with the incredible pitch variation capability - maybe), and "scratching".The directions failed in the setup section to have the whole turntable first leveled on the surface it will be used on before balancing the tonearm and setting the anti-skating. This is a big oversight and may have lead to some complaints of tracking errors.The counterweight has insufficient friction between it and the counterlever rear part of the tonearm. This may easily lead to difficult, inaccurate or disturbed settings especially since the aforementioned bearings are so frictionless.I think both the directions and the markings on the turntable are incorrect for the strobe - the large dots on the edge of the platter are for 33 RPM not 45 RPM as marked, etc.The instruction do not say that a different pick-up is available for 78 RPM use and should be separately purchased, installed and adjusted for that speed.These can all be easily overcome by careful usage. And the whole unit looks just great!
Some users do not like the U3 software, but I have windows XP on all the computers I use at home and work, and so far the U3 has worked without issue on all those systems. It is somewhat useful, as the U3 software loads a system tray icon while the drive is plugged in, which includes a one-button eject (as opposed to opening safely remove hardware screen and stopping the hardware). The retractable design works well so far, no lost caps to worry about.While plugged in, the device has a rather large orange glowing surface, which I don't care for, but it's something you get used to. I find it to be almost a benefit at work, since it's hard to forget to take such a bright and ugly thing with you when you get up. By the same token, it's not exactly discreet. I had some concern given other lackluster reviews on this product, but it has worked well for me thus far. All in all, this product came down to price. It was the cheapest 2 GB available when I purchased it, and since it works fine, I think it was a smart buy.
As I write this in Mid-January of 04, there is little info available at Amazon's page for this item.It is important that potential buyers know that this item is labled as a 'usb' kvm switch. What Iogear means by this is that you plug a monitor cable and a usb cable into each computer, then plug your monitor and PS2 mouse and keyboard into the kvm.I bought this item supposing that I would be able to plug in my USB mouse and keyboard.Otherwise this might be and excellent KVM switch. Unfortunately I had to put a rating on this review so I placed a 3 with my kvm UNOPENED as it does not suit my needs.I hope this helps.
I purchased a pack of 50 and a pack of 25. I completely used the 50 pack (ink jet printable) and everyone burned and worked perfectly. I compiled 50 photos and created video in Ulead VideoStudio 8, with effects, transitions, animated titles and sound files. I used MyDVD and made a DVD animated menu and put my new video and three older ones on the same disk along with an advertisement from my business. I cut several disk and they all worked. I cut the rest with my company video advertisement and several short video samples and again, they all worked perfectly, no jerking, no loss and they placed on all three DVD stand alone machines I tried them on. Maybe I was just lucky, or maybe some of the others had problems with their computer, drivers or software that created the problems they had. All I know is, mine worked... all of them. The reason I gave it a 4 star instead of 5 is the price. I do believe these are now as well made as Verbatim and if the price is going to be that close, I choose the established name brand over the new, less tested brand.
I don't know why it was recommended for the Canon 85mm. It doesn't attach to it at all! What the heck?! I want a protection filter but I'm not sure my lens will take one??
This Wireless Presenter is very easy to use. Different from the one I used before, it can be used as a PowerPoint-changer as well as a wireless mouse.
Ok I had reviewed with the following comment. That was because I bought the radios by Kaito, through another company. That company was not responsive to my situation the problem I was having with the knobs not working properly. I was annoyed with the company I purchased through. But when I finally reached the actual Kaito company, I was transferred to their troubleshooting department. They gave me instructions on how to correct the problem I was having and the radio works pretty good now. It still has a bit of a problem picking up specified stations, and it still may be the knobs causing this but it is better than before. Oh and the one I have is NOT this one, I realized afterwards but it is a Kaito product.This company definitely has something wrong with its tuning abilities. I had one with an analog tuning and the string or whatever actually moves the disl snapped. So i instead tried one that was digital, and not only does the numbers flash as if on a cocaine high, but when the number finally stopped it was broadcasting multiple stations at the same time. Then I had the radio on the counter and the sun happened to shine on the solar panel and the radio turned on even though the dial was switched to off. If it could be I would believe this thing was possessed. I have tried to return this defective thing and it has been three weeks since I received it and still no response at all from the company in reference to their lousy product. I want this gone and my money back and I should not have to pay for the shipping neither
Bought for scanning several family photo albums onto CDs for members of the family. 800+ pictures later, the 1650-Photo is still buzzing along without any gliches.Installation was easy, done with clear printed directions (onto a Mac G4 running OS 9.2)The scanner does a quick pre-scan to produce an image you can see to make whatever adjustments for framing, color, contrast, shadow &amp; highlight levels you desire. If you use the Auto mode instead, the software is so &quot;smart&quot; that it will usually produce results as good as you can do using the adjustments mode.Once you are satisfied with the pre-scan image, you click on &quot;scan&quot;, which the 1650 does in about 4 seconds. Thumbnail images of each scanned photo are displayed, along with the option to type in a name for each.The picture files can be saved into several file types. If you chose .jpg you can adjust the file size, going small for e-mail use, to large for making paper prints.I have not yet made any scans of photo negatives, but have of jewelry and maps and they turn out great! An excellent product at a very reasonable price.
We bought this toy for our daughter for Christmas but since she had a bunch of other toys, we held off giving it to her until a month later. The toy worked for 1 week and then only the red on/off light would stay lit up but it wouldn't talk or do any of the functions. We made sure the batteries were good too so it wasn't an issue with them. Way too expensive to be spending money on a toy that doesn't last. Go with the lower cost options or use colorful workbooks and save yourself the hassle.
As a Canon Camera Product Educator, providing training on Canon gear and seminars on photography, I often need to carry a lot of gear with me, including up to 4 dSLR's, a bunch of lenses, flashes, a tripod, etc. This bag has been the best I've owned for making it easy to transport my gear to and from assignments.The exterior is made of tough ballistic nylon. There are two exterior pockets, two tripod holders, and bungee cords for keeping larger items with you. Inside, the layout is completey customizable. There are 4 more flat pockets for storing things like filters, lens cleaners, cords and cables.When shooting pro sports, I typically carried a 400 f2.8, 2 EOS 1D cameras, 70-200 f2.8, 24-70 f2.8, and 16-35 f2.8 lenses, along with an 580EXII Flash. When teaching, I carry 4 dSLR's, 6-8 lenses, 2 flashes, and other accessories. This bag makes it easy. And when I need to access my gear, the stand in the back makes it easily accessible. The handle is sturdy and the wheels are typical roller blade wheels, and have never given me a problem.If you have a lot of gear to carry with you, this bag will not let you down.
STOPPED WORKING AFTER 3 MONTHS ! NO REASON JUST STOPPED ... BOUGHT 2 SORRY I DID ! BOUGHT SECURITY SYSTEM FROM SECURITY MAN HAD TROUBLE WITH THAT TOO ! I GUESS YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR ! VERY DISSAPOINTED !
Be Aware !!! Never received MIR...thus you might pay quite high for the cheap disks...quality wise it was fine. No error. The upper side (where it will not burn data) is less glossy so can be easily recognised if sen under light. 1 star just because of no response for MIR.
Just perfect in every way. A soul-mate to the professional photographer, or someone looking for a good time; although, once is never enough with Domke. After you get a taste of the F2 everything else is pale in comparison. Its true what they say: Once you go Domke F2 Original bag (Black), you'll never go back.
After enjoying this beauty for almost a year I had to put it in storage for a year because of lens cap. Thanks for the trik on an online review by some one, it worked for me like a cham. This is what I did..Bought a compressed air dust cleaner (we normally use this to clean the computer key board to clean dust) for 5 bucks at Office Depot with small pipe attached in front of it. Kept the pipe in the lense cover and blew it for 5-6 times. I switched on the camera no use. I tried couple of times again. Magic... My camera lens cover finally opened. It worked, after 1 year the lens cover opened.It's been 5 months and the camera is working fine. If the lens cover jams again I am going to repeat the same trik.So please don't waste your money by sending it back to Sony for repair.I had seen this issue for this product in many web sites. Please pass this trick to others so they don't waste their money.Enjoy,Dayakar.Don't rely on Sony. I used to be a big fan of sony. I purchased Sony DCR-DVD403 3MP DVD Handycam a year back for $999.00 and now the lense (automatic) doesn't open. I called Sony and they said it will cost $311.00. I asked is there any warranty that once you repair it wouldn't happen again. They said NO. I thought rather speding $311 on this better go for a new MINI DV. what a waste. I had seen so many reviews lately with similar issue on SONY products. So pl do some research and think before you buy.Below was the review that I gave as my first impression. But this is only if my lense cover opens. Now the camcorder is in my store room.I bought this camcorder about a month back. I finished recording my first DVD and the quality of the picture is awesome. This is my first camcorder and I am already in love with it. I have SONY DSC-T1 with 5 MP and now this camcorder has builin flash with 3.1 MP I am rarely using my DSC-T1 for taking pictures. I would say it is worth the cost. I suggest you buy it and you won't be dissappointed.
These are much higher output than the vintage noiseless. I don't care too much for the roundness of the neck pickup (not enough clang). But the other 2 are really good. I put a vintage noisless with stronger alnico V magnets in the neck and now I have the perfect set.
My ethernet port on my computer got zapped during a power outage. I purchased the trendnet usb adapter to get reconnected to the internet and it worked perfectly. I just had to install the driver that was included and I was back online in two minutes. This was the cheapest option out there and it worked like a charm.
OK - I know what you're thinking. I've seen 6' HDMI cables at walmart for nearly $35, this has to be crappy, right?Wrong.HDMI, especially at the 2M or less, is fairly basic. It delivers a signal across a wire. That is about it.Now some people may have issues with switching from analog (RGB/Composite) signals to HDMI with their devices looking dark. I know my HD TV did. But it wasn't the cable, it was a "feature" on the TV that I had to turn off.As I expand my HD environment I can assure you that I will be buying this cable again repeatedly. Even if it fails after a year, it's $2. I can afford a few spares and still come out ahead.
These earphones rock, literally. They sound quality is pretty good and the overall quality is excellent. Definitely worth the money and better than cheaper sony 51lp's which die around 8 months. I love the 2 year warranty which is better than sony's 90 day.If you are deciding on buying cheap sound isolating earphones, don't. These are definitely worth it.
Great mouse for a great low price. Comfortable, great color selection, plug-and-go, no software needed, love the snap-in usb storage.
I came across this looking for a new camp stove.... I did not realize they still made this. I have the exact set (cups are brown in mine) that must be about 20 years old now. I have used this set many, many times over the years. I have replaced and modernized most of my backpacking equipment except this set of pots and pans. It is very lightweight, compact and has never given me any trouble. Yes, you have to scrub it more than something with a non stick coating, but camping should involve a little work. My set says "Made in USA", not sure if they still are....
All functions work as if brand new. Good restoration of screen and case. Very satisfied.
The product was exactly as described on the website. The service was first class, prompt, and I WILL order from them again!
Just got this product and it works fine, but most impressive is it's size! It's smaller than how it appears on pictures, if you lose stuff all the time, this is not for you, but if you want a great design that can hold a decent amount of data, you can't go wrong!
Good sounding headphones, nice bass, awesome price! Great for aerobic workouts (treadmill, elliptical, etc) in a gym setting. "On top of the ear" headphones like these allow you a certain amount of awareness of your surroundings ("buds" tend to totally isolate the user). These headphones are also quite comfortable.
I have owned a Nikon Coolscan II 35mm-scanner for a few years now, and was quite happy with it. But I wanted an affordable multi-purpose scanner that could produce good QUALITY scans of transparencies LARGER than 35mm. And I have been waiting for a long time for a suitable product to come onto the market.Then the Epson 2450 arrived. Once your firewire or USB2 adapter is working, set-up is a breeze. But what really surprised me was the quality of the scans.Compared to my Nikon Coolscan II, scans of 35mm slides and negatives produced by the Epson 2450:- Were sharper- Had better contrast- Had better colour saturationAnd the Epson 2450 can do large format transparencies as well! Plus it can do the normal A4 flatbed stuff, and you can use it faxing and photocopying.Cons:- It can do with a focus control.- I don't see the point of the very hi-res modes. When you increase resolution above 2,400dpi, scans become LESS sharp. The 12,800 dpi is just a marketing ploy.I'm sure next year's model will be better and cheaper. But right now, the Epson 2450 is the best choice for the price. Does anyone want to buy a slightly used older model Nikon slidescanner? :-)
These are great earbuds. They fit very well into your ears, and the sound quality is much better than average for earbuds. These easily beat the $20-40 Sony's that most stores carry and more obviously, all of the other brands' earbuds that cost under $50.The bass is very strong, and the mids and highs/treble sound great too. The thing that these earbuds do BEST is that they NEVER FALL OUT OF YOUR EARS. More companies need to understand that. I do not like the wrap-around-ear types. Those are just annoying. This is truly an earbud, AND they've never fallen out of my ears. They fit very securely, and it's awesome that they are adjustable.I use these specifically at the gym. I didn't like the fact that the earbuds have a different length from their split (to get over further to the opposite ear for runners), but I just ghetto-rigged mine with electric tape so that it now is essentially the same length. I don't understand that feature because I use an MP3 player on my left arm, but there barely needs to be any additional slack to get the right earbud to my right ear.If you fit the following description, do yourself a favor and get these earbuds:-Active lifestyle-Want earbuds that won't fall out of your ears/fit snugly and securely (but not wrap-around "earbuds")-Great sound qualityYou won't regret it!
I needed a new T.V. for my kitchen counter & I thought this one might fit the bill, but, when it arrived (on time) & was set up, I felt that something was missing. I was not in love with the picture, which seemed greenish to me. It was just not an enjoyable experience, so I ordered a Toshiba HD 19" set it up in place of the Sylvania & I have been truly satisfied ever since (this was about 6 months ago). If fact, I was so pleased that I just had to write this comment to let others know how satisfied I was with the Toshiba. The Sylanvania is just sitting unused in my spare bedroom.
Read alot of reviews before I made this purchase. Had a 4year old Fuji that was dying. This camera is light years ahead. I've taken about 100 photos in the last few weeks and am very impressed with the quality. Really easy to use. It was a great purchase!
I purchased these for my wife just before our trip to Alaska. While there the strap holder broke off causing the binoculars to fall from her neck. They were fine but then she had to carry them in her hands the rest of the trip. The optics were fine though.
Best remote for the price that I have ever used. Good written instructions on how to program the unit. Could use an update with a few more buttons to handle new Blu-ray players, but don't let that stop you from saving hundreds of dollars by buying this inexpensive learning remote.
The Casio Exilim EXZ55 competes head to head with the Canon SD400 and SD450.Likes: The Casio zoom control is in a more convenient place than the Canon. It is right where my thumb wants it to be. The Canon zoom is on a ring around the shutter button and I feel like I'm going to drop the camera when I zoom out. The Casio battery life is almost three times as long as the Canon. So long that you should not worry if you forgot your spare battery. The Casio battery can be charged inside the camera using the docking station (the Canon battery must be removed from the camera to charge). The docking station is also a little more convenient than Canon's loose cable if you want to use USB to upload pictures.Dislikes: I think the Canon does a little better job in low light situations with no flash. The Casio images look a little "blocky" on close inspection. However, with flash, the Casio does a better job. The Casio has very even lighting (I think it has digital compensation to reduce dark corners.
Either there is something wrong with my camera or this is not compatible with the Optio S50. I was unable to transfer any of my pictures to my computer, and kept receiving an error message every time I plugged the device in. I have tried other usb card readers with no problems. The only reason I ordered this was so that I would not have to remove the memory card each time I went to transfer the files to my computer, and risk losing the data by not ejecting it properly. Why I keep getting this error message I do no know.
I bought these speakers from AMAZON in 2004. Not only do they still work, but they are the best value and sound quality out there. The bass is deep and the overall sound is full. I use the speakers with my laptop and my Nano. I no longer use a stero. I've considered upgrading to the Bose sound-dock but as I type this, I'm listening to Sise via my Creature speakers and no longer feel the need to upgrade. I will use these speakers as long as they last. It was one of the wisest purchases I've ever made.
I purchased this camera about 6 months ago, it's a great camera and I haven't had 1 problem with it. I bought a few accessories..EX420 Flash, Canon 75-300 lens (there least expensive one, USM & IS wasn't an issue for me)lt's fast in auto focus. Purchased the battery grip also. Camera looks good, the grip helps with vert. shots and you have a slot for a second battery. Bought after market battery for $9.99 instead of $49.99 for OEM (look @ EBAY for batteries). If you purchase this camera you'll be very satisfied!
Very high quality, and supes chaeaps yo! So do yourself a favor and buy it before I get angrryyyyyyy yo.
This has been a great camera for 3 years and 2000 pictures. However it recently has been giving me some trouble. It is now at Minolta getting fixed for $130.00. The first thing that happened was the built in flash would not fire anymore. Then a few weeks later the camera would not even power up. This camera has taken alot of great pictures for me I was just a little disapointed it just quit on me. The only cons I would say about the camera is no Date Imprinting,no Depth of field check. There also is no Panoramic mode and the XI 3500 flash I used when, on the camera hotshoe the red eye function would not work. It is a good camera I would just recomend an extended warranty.
Had my Garmin 360 a couple weeks, and the suction cup keeps falling off the windshield, dumping the whole thing on the floor. So I decided to go to the Garmin web site to see if I can get a new suction cup. Somehow I end up downloading a new map.Well, thats fine - I'd like the latest map. So, about an hour later (totally tying up my PC) it's downloaded and ready to install the update. Now the install window is asking for my product code that comes with the "Install disk". I don't know what they mean by the "install disk", there was no such disk - there is a CD with the owner's manual - but it has no "product code" on it. What is the stupid "product code"? All I find in the plethora of paper that came with this unit is a serial number, a registration code, and an unlock code. None of these worked in the update install. This is very frustrating and I can't find a number for customer support.Anyway, hence the 2 stars.
I bought this cable to use my samsung TV 720p as an extended monitor for dell laptop. It is performing well until now, and picture & audio quality is good.
When I saw "Case of 20" for $10.25, I thought, "Wow!! What a great deal!", when considering competitors were selling 1 pair for $9.99. How disappointed I was when I only received 1 pair. As far was the actual product goes, they fit my Littman Cardiology II stethoscope fine and are comfortable.
The seller was terrific and very easy to deal with. Fast shipment. Item is a little pricey, but quality was there.
Yes. It makes mistakes. When a card has really fancy script on it, or low contrast text (light gray text on a light blue card for instance) the scanner won't pick things up. BUT- it's amazing what it figures out - email, various phone numbers, addresses, titles of people vs company an person names, etc. The biggest advantage is actually having a picture of the actual business card right there in the contact in Outlook. That will save your bacon. So, yes, I have to fix text once in a while - nothing's perfect - this does a really great job!I've used this successfully in Outlook 2007 on both Windows XP and Vista Ultimate.
You do get your moneys worth out of this amp with features and so on. The plus 20db gain switch works very well and the high/low impedance switch is a very good feature, adding gain to ribbon and dynamic mics. However The high pass filter really does very little and the limiter is weak. The overall sound quality is not bad, I think it could be improved with a better tube, which I am going to install sometime soon. Just a notch down from being a professional sounding amp, but for $59.00, what do you expect?
Very pleased with this set up. Got a 2nd set for our outdoor patio TV/Xbox set up. I much prefer the coiled storage than winding up the regular corded 12 ft extension we got. Totally worth a little extra for neater storage AND the adapters that didn't come with the other extension cord or my Sony headphones which I found odd....
Pros* Good looking case* Nice Thermal design - Apart from 2 fans, it has an exhaust cup that fits right over the CPU socketCons* The steel frame sockets for keyboard, mouse, audio did not fit my ASUS motherboard (I had to use my old case's frame piece to make it work)Note: This has a 300W power supply so make sure it suffices your computing needs
hello. Sorry for my bad english.This scanner, works for 120mm too?Thanks,Celeste.
I ordered this item because the picture showed a 90-degree male plug (a plug with an L-bend). However, what I received was a male plug with a straight plug instead. When I contacted the company they apologized for the using an outdated photo (that was the middle of September 2010) but they said that the written description of the product never actually mentioned any 90-degree bend... They offered me the option of returning it but frankly the return shipping cost would have been at least a third or a half of the product cost which just didn't make it worth my time to do. Maybe I'll find a use for it somewhere.I just wish they'd update their photo appropriately.
I tried using this for a couple of weeks, and then gave up. The belt clip doesn't fasten securely, and the whole design is poor. The skin itself is probably worth about one cent. I have yet to be able to figure out why this is called a "premium" skin case! This was a HUGE waste of money, especially when the shipping fee is considered.I've yet to find something that works for my Zen player. I love the device, but I think I'll have to create my own holder so I can listen to music while I work out.
This camera takes great pictures and has all the features you need and more. Its 4X zoom is above average, it has a large LCD screen, easy interface, quick startup time, many manual modes, and for a price less than almost all 5MP cameras. I've heard the softwre is great (but i cant get it to work yet). If you're looking for a 5Mp camera, this is one of the best.
These are outstanding headphones for the price, with excellent response across the frequency spectrum, and especially robust bass for such a small, lightweight set. A friend recently visited me with a just purchased set of large, over-the-ear type headphones. Though his cost nearly three times as much he was chagrined to find, after listening to a comparison, that the Koss headphones sounded better. A lifetime guarantee never hurts, either.
This is my first serious A/V receiver. I own a Bose Lifestyle 12 (Series 1) since 97 and then upgraded to Lifestyle 12 Series 2 two and half years ago by paying a $500 upgrade fee in order to hook up with HDTV and Dolby 5.1. I didn't do enough research at that time. Now, I really regret that upgrade.This time, I did a rather careful research since the summer and finally decided to buy this one before the holidays. I was very very impressed with the range of functionalities this A/V receiver provide. To name a few, the following are the features that are very impressive.1. A very complete collection of decoders (such as) Dolby 5.1 ETX and a very thorought collection of "presentation mode" of differnet kind of music formats. The user's manual (downloadable from Onkyo's website) has some good explanations and a detailed table of these functions. It is fun to use these and try all the options. Awesome!2. The A/V input/output are probably the most comprehensive among all the models that I have considered. In particular, this SR702 is probably the only one (among the models that I hace considered of course) that has a digital coaxial output.3. The automatic speaker setup is easy and actually pretty accurate. I did very minimal adjustment just to prove that I am better LOL.4. The user interfance of the control, on screen display (big screen) are very clear and intuitive and fun to watch. It feels like high tech.5. The sound is great. It has a very fine equalizer that you can use to boost some particular frequency response range according to your own listening habit.6. Engineering is great. The hardware looks solid and sturdy.
I bought this for my son's 7th birthday because he loves to take pictures. I was a little worried after reading some reviews, but it is a great camera. You can turn the flash on and off, and the clarity is pretty good. I love that you can expand the memory too. It also has gread editing options, which he loves to use. He figured out how to use this camera in 10 minutes- it's so easy. He loves to take movies with it also.
Money well spent... Light weight... Smooth operation... Only problem is one of the locks does not lock consistanly...
I've had one of these in my 2003 Altima for about 18 months now. Haven't used it with any external attachments. Typically have used it to play MP3 files off a USB flash drive. In that regard, everything has gone as expected, except that the device apparently doesn't support all USB flash drives. I'm still trying to work out whether it's a voltage thing or something else, but while I've had no problems using the stereo with a Memorex 12GB drive and a Corsair Survivor 16GB, I cannot get it to work with an 8GB or 16GB SanDisk Cruzer Micro. The other "con" is that setting certain options (e.g., the clock) is not intuitive.
Was really cheap and got here fast but sometimes it doesn't wanna work right. It will say it's not made for an iPhone or something along those lines so then it won't charge but usually taking it out and putting it back I'm fixes it. So no big deal really
***12/2004 UPDATE*** My wife liked my unit so much that she wanted one for herself. Her unit also failed (screen issues) within a couple of weeks of receiving and since it was purchased on EBAY, no return policy. I sent the unit back to Garmin and for $75 (plus shipping), I received a re-furbished unit within a week and it has been working great. I upgraded my unit with a 512M SD card and gave the 256M card to my wife. With the 512M card, I can fit 1/3 of the U.S. with about 200M to spare.***6/2004 UPDATE*** Unit has been working very well since last entry. Have had to do a few resets (unit locked up for no apparent reason) but all info remained on unit. If possible, carry a paperclip with you just in case you are in transit and the unit locks up.***UPDATE*** Had to send back to Garmin (paid for shipping) due to the fact that the flip up antenna malfunctioned where it wasn't acquiring any satellites for navigation. Also, the unit was getting fatal errors for no apparent reason. Garmin sent me an external antenna that solved the navigation problems (went to NYC for a weekend and it worked great). However, I need the flip up antenna to work if I want to go portable with it. Garmin fixed issues by sending me a refurbished model instead of fixing the unit that I had sent in. I had to reload the new unlock map keys and the unit is working well. Time will tell if I encounter any additional problems.Purchased it with a 256Mbps SD card, carrying case, and auto nav kit. I am very impressed by the functionality of this device. The display is very clear and automatically changes from day to night mode. The directions are clear and the sound quality from the auto nav kit is very good. I haven't used the MP player functions yet but with the 256M card, I was able to load in the entire east coast (Virginia to Boston as well as the coast down to South Carolina.) I was also able to load in most of Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Fran. Still have room for 19M of additional info.The only problem I have is if I touch the Ique and have static electricity, it wipes out my address database and calendar
Nicely constructed. It is a bit difficult to press the speaker wires into the back of the stand. All in all though, very well built and sturdy.
Bottom line: The clarity of the headphone is astounding! I have compared it my other headphones of similar price range such as- Audio Technica ETH ES-7, Bose on-ear headphones, Ultimate ears SuperFi 5pro and it beats them all hands down.I was shocked when I first lime listen to it. I was never aware of those intricate details in the recording. The super clarity of that headphones gave a new perspective to all of my existing song collections. It was like putting on a reading glass and everything instantly appears so much clearer and in focus. It took me some time to get accustomed to this clarity as my ears were tuned for artificial bass heavy sound of other headphones. Initially I thought 7506 lacks bass response, but I was totally wrong. As I listened to my music collection alternating between Bose and Sony, I found that MDR-7506 delivers more accurate low frequency and punchy bass than my other headphones. It does not color the sound like other consumer grade headphones, which are tuned to boost the bass to please a category of listeners. This Sony headphone reproduces sound faithfully like a studio monitor and delivers what the sound engineer intended you to hear. If you like too much bass, then use a graphic equalizer to crank up the bass and this headphone will deliver real floor shaking bass inside your head.The headphone is quite comfortable to wear for prolonged time. The ear cushions do not pinch the ear but warms it like a ear muff. I like its build quality- mostly all metal closed can design, equipped with a thick coiled wire. Overall it is quite rugged and does not leak sound. I am sure you will also enjoy this headphone once you try it.
Almost the best slide film ever, surpassed only by its older and very missed brother: the late Kodachrome 25. Generations of photographer, amateurs and professionals alike, will get emotional thinking of it.
Great power for concerts and plays and compact to carry with you anywhere. I like the holder with the belt clip, it keeps my hands free to cary other things like tickets.
The sound and connection quality of the iLuv is MUCH better than the 8-in-one that we previously bought. We can keep a connection when we find a radio station, even if the station is staticky and not completely free (it is hard to find a completely free radio station in our city). We have used this product with an ipod 2nd generation, iphone 3GS and iphone 4. It worked great with the ipod, no issues, but with the 3GS and iphone 4, I don't think the iLuv charges the phones. We constantly get a quiet beeping sound that makes it sound like it is connecting/disconnecting from charge. This is annoying!! If anyone has ideas about how to get around this or make the charge work for our phones, please let me know!!
a tad hard to get into and out of...but high quality and quite protective
I don't have HDTV service so I can't speak for that, but the standard satellite picture is is better than the old cathode TV it replaced, and that is saying something, because that old set had a beautiful picture. Nice and lightweight, thin depth of case and mounted with an articulating wall mount makes it easy to view, easy to move out of the way, and meets or exceeds my expectations in all regards.
I had been looking at, researching, and yearning for a GPS unit for about four years before finally taking the plunge and buying a Nuvi 360 in December 2006. It was worth the wait. During the past month, the Nuvi 360 has become such an indispensable part of my driving routine that I can't imagine driving without it. I read reviews from many sources (Amazon, Consumer Reports, CNet, specialized GPS sites) before selecting the Nuvi 360. Nearly all the reviews said that if you can come to terms with the steep price, the Nuvi is the best GPS out there. Based on my first six weeks with the unit, I've joined the fan club.If you're where I was six weeks ago, and you're trying to decide which features are worth paying for and which aren't, here's my summary of my experience with the Nuvi 360:- The unit is very very small (about the size of a deck of cards) but the screen is quite large. The design is obvious the minute you install the device: By making the front panel all screen, the engineers maximized visibility while minimizing the extent to which the GPS clutters your windshield.- I almost paid more for the Nuvi 660, which has a larger screen. I'm glad I didn't. Additional vertical screen space might give you the ability to see more of your upcoming route, but additional horizontal screen space (which is what the 660 has) doesn't really help in navigation at all and it just takes up more windshield space.- The text-to-speech functionality (which allows the 360 to annouce upcoming turns and street names) is worth its weight in gold. If I had gone for a cheaper unit without TTS, I might not have known how valuable it is. I can often complete a 20-30 minute trip without ever looking at the screen -- I just follow the voice prompts. It's sort of like having someone in the passenger seat reading the map for you and calling out directions.- Installation takes about 30 seconds. I'm very glad that I bought a unit with all of the North American street-level maps preloaded. The UPS guy delivered the box, and I was pulling out of the driveway with my Nuvi installed and guiding me within minutes.- Before buying the GPS, I didn't really understand the importance of Points of Interest. Now I do. I have used the POI to navigate to a store (for which I did not have an address), to find the nearest gas station, and to find the nearest hospital (when a member of my family was injured while we were away from home). The Nuvi POI database is fantastic. One warning though: If you are able to verify the street address of the destination, you should. I one case, the Nuvi sent me to the wrong location because it had the right street name and number but the wrong town (by unlucky coincidence, two adjoining towns had streets with the same name, so it wasn't obvious to me that the GPS was sending me the wrong place until it announced that we had arrived but the store was nowhere in sight).- The speed, accuracy, and level of detail of the unit is outstanding. I have yet to find a street that's not on the built-in GPS map.- The GPS usually locks onto the satellites very quickly. However, sometimes it can't seem to find the birds. If it doesn't get a lock within 30 seconds, it seems to get "stuck" and can remain clueless for about 10 minutes. A couple of other reviewers have noted this problem. I haven't had this problem too often, and, unlike the other reviewer, I've never had to hit reset. When it happens, the unit eventually displays an error message, asks me three questions, then seems to fix the problem and lock on. I'm not sure whether this is a glitch, or whether it happens to all GPS units. It seems to happen only on heavily overcast, rainy days.- The Nuvi is so small that I take it with me in my jacket pocket when I'm in another city. It's great for finding my way to unfamiliar locations (offices, restaurants, etc.) when I'm in another city on business. I haven't had to ask for directions since I got it.We've all bought new gadgets that failed to live up to expectations. The Nuvi 360 not only lived up to my expectations, it exceeded them. As noted above, it's not perfect, but it comes incredibly close. It's well designed, works almost flawlessly, and very quickly becomes as seamless a part of your driving routine as the steering wheel and rear-view mirror.
If you don't have a floppy drive anymore, and you occasionally need to read or write a floppy, this inexpensive unit will do the job. It works under XP with no drivers. It's a bit sluggish in the writing operation on my desktop but it did retrieve all the files from an old floppy and saved me a lot of typing. I'm glad to have it around just in case, but I'm glad floppies have seen their day.
I really like this little camcorder. I did a ton of research on it. I was looking at about 50 other cameras. This is light weight which really makes it easy to hold even for periods of time. I held it for 30 minutes at my childs play. I recommend the tripod. But it was really easy to use. I didn't have much time to practice before his play. If you know how to work a VCR you are over qualified to work this camera, that's how easy it is to use it. As for the picture and quality I really think they are pretty good. Sure other people were saying that you can't tape in the dark, well duh! My kids play was in a basketball stadium and I was probably 50 feet back or more from the stage with the audience in the dark and the lights flickering on and off on stage it did do pretty good. That little camera did get a good work out. But yes I would recommend it. Great product especially for the price.
This is a marvelous device. I have had it for two days, have been printing/scanning/copying continuously (scanner+faxmodem=fax!), and am enormously happy with it. I can recommend it without qualification.Printing is reasonably fast, the driver is very intuitive and allows for duplexing, colour/grayscale/b&w.; The scanner is very high quality, performing all of colour/grayscale/b&w; scanning, and the copying feature is really a gem. When coupled with a faxmodem, one can easily turn this setup into a fax machine, too, which is very handy.Another benifit of this printer is the very cheap ink cartridges, when compared to other brands. I was able to print over 400 very-dense sides on one black ink cartridge. A non-brand-name replacement is $8 CAN, so is very reasonble and compares well with laser printers in price/page.Perhaps the only drawbacks of this printer are its size and the occasional noisy bouts in which it immerses itself, but these are easily overlooked for the quality and functionality (not to mention the price!).
I looked at several drives in depth because I was interested in not only a drive for myself for my Pro Tools recordings and photoshop files, but needed something that was fast, versatile, sturdy and reliable I would be able to recommend to clients for backup and decided on this drive and am glad I did.I've personally dealt with literally hundreds of different drives if not more this past year that were all purportedly -the drive- to get but I found I was often troubleshooting or attempting to resurrect these drives more than anything which as a tech is a boon to my business but rough on the client and in all good conscience I could not recommend just any drive to any of them.Bottom line? I wound up not only getting this drive and a 1TB drive but also recommended the G-drive to several of my clients and have not had a single drive related issue.
Extreemly valuable home improvement and trouble shooting tool.Check appliances and circuits for correct draw and deterioation.Well worth the price
Attractive in that it has the progressive scan but quality is lacking. I bought two--one for me and one for my father-in-law. Neither of them work. Mine worked for a day--(although the VCR never did output from the s-video port. For the day that it worked the features were nice. My father-in-law's skips and freezes. If it were only one machine I would have put it off as a fluke, but two machines...more than chance.
I think this remote is the best. I've been looking for a universal remote that would do all of my home theater components and this is it. It's easy to set up you just follow the quick guide ( I love those quick guides) and all you are required to do is know the brand and model number of your equipment and the software does the rest. The questions that the software asks are simple like what where does the volume come from when watching cable and I think it took 15 mins to setup. You can customize and change things also. The other nice thing is if your equipment doesnt work the way it should then you press the help button and it takes you through a process of fixing it..I would recommend this to anyone even the people that don't get into technology it's very user friendly.
I spend many hours on the computer and this deal is incredible. I replaced a 10 year old Logitech set with this one and, though the keyboard is slightly different, I have already adjusted in two days. Great deal. Easy setup and the response is incredible. I can't imagine that you can find any better for a better price.
I don't know how the photo quality is for this camera because the software crashed our computer. After much wasted time and money trying to fix the problem, we discovered that Pretec is aware that their software does not always work properly with Windows 95 (or Win 98 as we tried that too). Although they agreed to send us a &quot;rescue disk&quot; for our computer, it is unbelievable they even market this stuff and failed to include a warning. We have 32 pictures loaded on the little pink time bomb (the camera) that we cannot download. I recommend avoiding this camera and this company at all costs.
Like the recorder except the tracking when going from a cassette to cd,sometime it track alright other it does not track at all,other times it random tracks. It defeats the purpose of tranferring my tapes to cd`s.
I love the sound from this box especially because the base has three levels. That round section in the middle of the front is a subwoofer. I had expected it to be the CD player. The CD player is on the top which makes this a rather deep boom box. You're not going to heft this one on your shoulder and strut down the lane. I wanted to put it on a shelf but it turned out to be too deep. Otherwise it is great. And it has great FM reception, which has been a problem for me with other boomboxes.
These things sound *amazing* for being $25 headphones. My only complaint is the plastic headband -- it broke in the first few months I had a pair. Were the headband made of something sturdier, I'd never look further than this model; however, as it is, I'd have to recommend looking for an alternate model with sturdier construction.
Excellent for the money, bought it on Cyber Monday.Works great, still trying to find out how to import different forms of video onto it, but overall, an excellent Mp3 player. 30 GB holds enough storage, and a nice large screen. Works well and syncs with the Zune software.
This pack is exactly what I was looking for, a smaller backpack that wasn't over-sized.I use it for my D800 with the Nikkor 28*300 lens attached with hood. There is still room for a flash "OR" the charger.
The deep blue color makes it easy to find these microfiber cloths when you've left them lying somewhere and can't remember where! I use them on all of my screens - phone, computer monitors, televisions, and cameras. I also keep a clean one in a ziploc bag just for keeping my camera lenses free of smudges and debris. The price was fair and quality was just fine.
First, I say ditto to all the favorable reviews. I might add that I have small ears and until I bought these, have never been able to get earphones to stay in. The buds are always too big and pop out. Infuriating when you're trying to work out. These green guys are the best. (And those who object to the color, get over it for the comfort!)I might add (although I wouldn't suggest trying it) that mine went through the washing machine AND dryer and still worked!
This is an excellent product (so far). The setup is fairly easy, you just need have an internet connection and off you go. It replaced all 4 remotes I used previously and so far I had no problem.One issue I found: it does not bring all the functions you need to properly operate a BOSE 1-2-3 system, specifically the radio. I was unable to teach it a couple buttons either, so I have to use the BOSE remote to search new radio stations. Other than that its just a great product and I highly recommend it.
I owned one of these for four years and it was quick to charge and never failed on me. Easy to use and set up. I plugged mine into my sony dsc s70 camera and it charged it in under a few hours.
I love this case, it is a perfect fit and protects the camera well.Easy to take on and off!!!
I HOOKED UP THE CABLES AND THEY WORKED ONE DAY. THEN I HAD TO GET RID OF THEM. BAD CHOICE ON MY PART. IT WOULD HAVE COST ME MORE TO SEND THEM BACK THAN WHAT THEY ARE WORTH
Great speaker but don't fail to notice that this price is for ONE channel only....stereo = X 2.
Cheaper at Sams Club (online or at stores). Only $568. Even if you have to join/renew your Sam's Club membership ($35) you still win!
Started shooting right after received the lens tonight. Tried to shoot at the light bulb and could see the flaring. Took off the glass, shooting the same object, flare was gone. Tried different light bulbs and results were same. Too bad. So I guess it maybe same results with day time into the sun?I were paring with Canon 50mm f/1.8mm. Not sure if I want to keep it. For protection, it's the one but the flare really bothers me.
It's hard to tell if this is a good deal or not since I haven't had to use it. If or when I do have to use it I will review that experience at that time.
One year ago, I tried and returned two different brands of NAS devices and neither really worked so I gave up. A few days ago I saw this Maxtor device, got it, installed it and it actually does work Hooray!The instructions are clear but minimal. Here is the trick:1. Just like the other reviewer said - you need to press the button on the back so the top light goes on. The bottom light only indicates that it is plugged in. The instructions don't cover this.2. Install the software so it will show up as a local drive. I installed the software on each machine in my network (xp machines). After initial directory setup on the first pc, I selected 'mount' rather than creating a new user, so each machine sees the same directory structure. I use it as a sharing device and a backup device. Automatic backup works perfectly, and it is very simple to set up. I could never figure out the 'one touch backup' setups for maxtor USB drives.I plugged a usb flash device into one of the flash ports, and it lights up but I have no idea how to access it; thus the title of my review - interesting device. It would be nice if there were comprehensive instructions available; I suspect it can be configured to do a lot of cool things.
I've tried different name brand manufacturers over the years and Maxell is the best out there. The disc will play in any cd player out there, even an old one I have from 1984!Plus Maxell is the ONLY brand I have found that will not skip in a car or portable. Seems better than even standard factory made music CDs
I use this lens to shoot my daughter's dance competitions. Very pleased with it.
This speaker selector is nothing special, but it gets the job done for a reasonable price. It is difficult to see which speakers are selected without a close inspection of the unit because there is just a small yellowish bar that shows. (Since the unit is not powered, the speakers selected indicator is mechanical rather than lighted.) The form factor is modest, which makes it easy to find a spot to place the unit.
I bought this to use with my Canon Rebel XT (350D) and it performs very well balancing itself with ambient light using the ETTL-II system. I was very pleased with the results both indoors and out. The only drawbacks are 1) slow recycle times - takes at least a few seconds even with fully charged batteries 2) no swivel capability. Those two features are a must for pros or serious amateurs. This flash is really as basic as it gets but if you don't need to bounce light off a surface other than the ceiling, or take multiple exposures in quick succession that this flash would be a good purchase (for a Canon SLR/DSLR).
The only programs I want to record for multiple viewing are occasional sporting events and movies.If you are interested in recording movies, don't buy this Sony RDR-GXD455 unit. Every time I tried to record a movie, I would get an error message indicating that copy-protected movies cannot be recorded, which seems to be all of them.I replaced this unit with a comparable Toshiba DVD recorder, which records everything. Other than that major issue, this unit performs well.
We bought this radio over the weekend and, when it arrived were supremely disappointed in its performance. While it is easy to use and set, it can't receive or hold a signal worth anything. Should have gotten the sony...*sigh*
I bought this to replace a LineX transmitter that has only 7 frequency settings, none of which are very usable in my area. We use it to broadcast audio from our Audiotron to radios in and around our house. The LineX has a good range for this use, 75-100 feet or so.When I got the Crane, I loaded batteries into it, plugged it into the Audiotron, and turned it on. Using a portable FM receiver I found the range to be *3* (yes, THREE) feet. Using the AC adaptor did not expand the range, nor did adjusting either of the transmitter and receiver antennas, nor did adjusting the input levels.So, I popped the box open and set the variable resister as other reviewers have noted. After this change I got a range closer to that of the LineX.NOTE THAT THIS MODIFICATION VOIDS THE CRANE WARRANTY! Page 11 of the manual: "Removing the cover ... will void the warranty." The bean counters at Crane must be very happy about this; ship a product that can only be used by voiding the warranty, and you eliminate any returns. To be fair, there are no seals on the Crane, so you could pretend that you never opened it, but it's still pretty sleazy.The Crane's input levels are touchy. I had to tweak the Audiotron output and Crane input levels many times to get a clean signal on our receivers.The frequency display is LCD, with no backlighting. Depending on available light and the viewing angle, it's not as easy to read as the marketing materials would have you believe. For a static installation such as mine this is OK - find a good channel and forget it. For use on the go this could get annoying.The ability to set a frequency between FM channels is very useful in avoiding interference from radio stations, and that's what I've done. NOTE: your FM receivers must be capable of tuning "off channel" for this to work for you.Another reviewer notes that the antenna on the Crane is too short for the frequencies involved. The length was obviously chosen so it would fit the cover when collapsed, not for efficient transmission. I considered replacing the antenna, but the Crane is not built to easily allow it and I didn't want to push the warranty issue too much further.On the Crane box is a quote from John O'Brien, Wired Magazine, who says "The Crane is tops... easy-to-read... great audio... variety of power sources... wide range of frequency..." I find it telling that there's no mention about the range of the Crane, so I looked up the review on the web (Google "crane transmitter wired magazine review"). The review says "30 feet across an apartment to a radio in another room", but doesn't say that he actually tried it. I don't know what product he was reviewing, but it certainly wasn't this one.Pros:-- Acceptable range after making the hardware mod.-- Acceptable audio quality after repeated levels tweaking.-- Ability to tune off-channel.-- LCD frequency display. (The LineX uses DIP switches and has no display. The LineX is also $30 cheaper.)-- Audio splitter cable included, which was exactly what I needed for my set up.-- AC adapter. (The LineX used only batteries, and they would last about a week at 24x7.)Cons:-- You have to void the warranty to make it usable.-- Touchy levels control.-- LCD display hard to read in less-than-optimal light and viewing angle.This could have been a great product, but it's only mediocre.
For a simple UV filter, this thing's pretty substantial. I don't think I've held a thicker filter before, yet there's absolutely no distortion. I haven't taken a single picture without it since I recieved it. Great stuff.
I initially chose this mouse at a local computer retailer because of its comfort and Mac-friendly compatibility. In my opinion, it is quite comfortable (a very natural feel), and worked decently well. However, there was a catch, as I was soon to find out. After about 3 months of rigorous usage, the mouse began to perform poorly; and it only got worse. I finally diagnosed the problem--dust had collected in the tiny roller pins, and attempted to clean it but with poor results. I would use the mouse at 7 in in the morning, and it would be fine. Then I would go back at around noon, and it was a radically different story--I would barely be able to obtain any steady range of motion, eventually having to spin the trackball as fast as i could, which resulted in sparatic dashes of the cursor from one side of the screen to the other. Absolutely nightmarish!!! I put off replacing it for quite some time, and in the meantime I simply used keystrokes and other desparate measures in a desperate attempt to retain some level of function on my computer. Yesterday, I purcahsed the Logitech Optical Marble Mouse (ASIN: B00005T406), and I am overwhelmed at the difference. I [happily] unplugged the distraught Kensington Orbit, and simply replaced it with the Logitech. It seemed as if nothing ever happened. Flawless change. Not even a whirring buzzing sound inside of the machine to alert me I had done something wrong. Because the Logitech is optical, I will no longer have to worry about dust buildup (a huge relief!!).IN CONCLUSION: Skip the Orbit. Get the Logitech ...
This is a $799 printer from HP and every other online reseller I can find. Yet Amazon is selling it for $975. What is going on with Amazon?As for the printer, it is great for the high-end home office, or small work groups within companies. It is fast and prints beautiful business documents. I would not use it for photo printing and super posh brochures, but short those two uses, it is a fantastic business printer.Finally, there is great value at $799.One caveat, watch out for the cost of toner. It's going to run you about 70-80% of the original cost of the printer. (It's HP's new and pathetic business model. Terrible for the environment. Terrible for customers. But sadly gauging customers over toner is the only thing keeping HP afloat.)In summary, this is a great printer, but do not buy from Amazon until the price falls to $799. And watch for the toner costs when that day comes. It may make sense just to buy a new printer. (Crazy, I know.)
My work group tested many digital cameras over the last few years. We looked at resolution, image distortion, color saturation and accuracy and evaluated zoom lenses at the extremes of their zoom range. In general, the Olympus cameras performed better than the others tested, including Canon, Nikon and Kodak. Manufacturers can advertise how many megapixels their cameras have, but the real test is to take a resolution test image, then enlarge it to 800% and print it on a high quality printer. Our results showed that Olympus cameras performed very well &quot;per pixel&quot;. Also, the Olympus cameras gave excellent results at the widest angle of zoom, an area where many consumer cameras fall short. Apparently, the optics used are superior, resulting in lower barrel distortion.The C-700 is an excellent choice for people willing to spend a more than the minimum.
The "silver" or white CDs with the blue packaging do not work for music. That's why they are so cheap. Only one of my CD players could read these burned discs at all and for the short time that the player played the disc, it was garbled and full of static. I made a lot of coasters trying to get one right and tried many different recording speeds and settings. All produced the same result. And since other CD-Rs have worked, I know it is not my computer system or my players. (Note if you go to Memorex's web site, they have discs labeled specifically for music and these are not them!)
I bought this on September 22 with free shipping and was told delivery would be Oct. 11-19th....I was pissed! But, lo and behold, 5 days later I was getting calls to deliver the TV. I set it up and the picture is amazing!! It was 400.00 + tax less than the nearest competitor. 1080P is amazing, and it is not just Discovery anymore. (Football is 1080 these days too.....) So, I highly recommend it and had a great experience with Amazon. I was very nervous, however, because I had some issues in the past. The free shipping was great, and they took the TV out and set it up, and then took the box with them!!!!!!
I have a dell e521 that came with a 128b 7300le. I was constantly plagued with lag during games(mainly World of Warcraft). Funny thing is at times it would give up to 100fps,but would drop to 10fps at times.Weird huh.Anyway, I had been looking for a video card for a while. Problem is what kind of card to buy that can use a 350watt power supply or do I buy a more powerful power supply and get a really good video card. I might as well get another computer ($60-$80 for a ps + $120 and up for a higher end video card and I'm still stuck with a 1yr old rig thats not meant for gaming anyway.I almost made some bad choices, but luckily ended up finding this one. I just put it in rebooted and it installed itself. I did go to nvidia and download their beta driver for it. It has a few extra features. Now I run at 60fps to 80fps steady. It will occasionaly drop to 40fps, but thats cause of blizz's latest patch caused some problems. It isn't receiving the information quick enough. so it is working harder. My guild mates would discuss when their sytem would drop. All of ours would be within seconds of ech other (thanks blizz).I don't watch movies very often, so I tested for this review. I put it Transformers and skipped to the end where the big battle seen is. Played it beautifully, not a stall, skip, or jump. It made me want to take my computer to my 42"lcd and use it instead of my dvd player. Computers put out much clearer graphics.Those of yall looking for good video without having to gut your system. This is it. I use vista, but I imagine xp would be almost as simple to install. Don't cheese out spend an extra 20 bucks, dont get the $30 or $40 one,you'll be happy.Almost forgot I don't know how it will do with higher end games like crysis or orange box, But if your want to play those you need a higher end sytem anyway.edit:I just ran the Vista Experience Index. I had a base of 3.1 and now it's 4.7. It's not the videos card lowering it now. It's the processor(4.7)and vista graphics(4.9).The score for old video graphics (3.1) and the new one (5.2).That's a huge jump.What a difference.
Product works just as desired (and as advertised). Most importantly, when I first received it, it wouldn't work, but Amazon made a very rapid replacement at no cost whatever. You can't beat that kind of service.
I have never liked Apple for its over the edge proprietary control over products and services it offers. What is really disturbing is that people are willingly submitting to apples ridiculus controlling methods. For example not allowing your purchased music to transfer back to PC after a reinstallation or in case of getting a new PC.Having said that, lets take a look at Zune and compare with ipods. First lets talk about features that Ipods lack.- Wi-Fi. Oh yes, it will probably be on the next generation ipods, but unlike apple fans, we won't go crazy complaining it was copied from Zune.- Wireless sharing of music. If apple doesn't even allow paid customers to transfer back their purchased music (from ipod) to a new pc or after a reinstallation, do you think they will allow "sharing" of music? dream on.File Formats : Stubborn apple doesn't support WMA format. Oh man, don't they love to hate Microsoft although Microsoft saved Apple when it was struggling to survive? But why do you want WMA format? It is because nearly ALL the online music vendors except Apple distributes music in WMA format. So when you get an ipod, you are stuck to Itunes, and Itunes only. Zune in addition to playing WMA, MP3, it plays AAC, JPEG,WMV, MPEG-4, H.264 files as well.Build Quality : Ipods don't even qualify to be compared in this category. Zune is rigid, solidly, very well built gadget. Even without any kind of cases, it is not scratch prone. Ipods need those expensive fancy cases, but even then they are so easily scratched. Zune has round edges with high quality plastic layer to protect the screen.Display : Zune can be used and navigated in a horizontal or vertical view. Beat that ipod! Oh did I mention Zune has a larger, brighter display than Ipods. Afterall it is no fun watching video in a lilliputian ipod screen.Navigation : I really loved it. What a slap in the face of Apple fanbase. Now they won't be able to complain Zune stole the navigational wheel as if nobody else on earth has any creativity. It is not a click-wheel like IPods. Navigation is vertical. It is common sense, the shortest distant from one point to another is a line, not a circle. So that means you can navigate faster using a vertical navigation. Zune navigation is fast and works very well than wheel.I personally prefer something that is of open architechture, that gives consumer more choices, more flexibility. It is true that not many mp3 players have come and gone, but Zune has a good backing. There are of course better digital players than both ipods and Zune, but because many of those companies are small and don't have enough to allocate for advertising, their products remain unknown. I mean you go everywhere, you see ipod ads. That is the sole reason for their success because it lacks in features and substance. So it needs a way of tricking people. Much like they annoyoing PC-vs-Mac guy ads. They say, if you repeat a lie 10 times, it becomes the truth. Apple says ipods are the best, we hordes of sheep say "oh yes allmighty apple, I'm honored to buy an inferior product, I'm happy to be given only one choice, .."Cowon (iaudio, jetaudio) makes some of the BEST music players. Creative makes great soundcards but its mp3 players have been very disappointing. And finally IRiver is also good choice. Do your research, know what you are getting unless you are one of those blind apple fan who will reject everything non-apple.It is time to put a stop to Apples manipulation.WAKE UP people.
This was an awesome purchase. I will be ordering a few more. Great quality pic and sound. Couldn't believe it for such a low price.
Good for the price. Used the player in my car for a month. Sound is not bad. Antiskip works fine. The only thing I do not like is the noisy cassette adapter.
I bought this HDDVD Player after reading all the positive reviews at Amazon.I have been using this player for almost one week. The picture of my Panasonic 50" Plasma is excellent with this player when using HDDVDs. Also this is the best upconverting DVD player on the market at this time. It upconvert the Standard DVD picture to near HD. I am not using my old Sony DVD player anymore because when playing standard DVDs on Toshiba player, you will see a big difference. I think this is the future of HD. I haven't compare the Blue ray movies with HDDVD yet. If the Blue ray offer better picture quality than HDDVD I will sure buy a Blue ray. But at this time no one can beat HDDVD from Toshiba, I think it going to stay like that forever.To People who are complaining about slow start time: This is not a regular stand alone DVD player. This product is just like a computer. None of the computers start instantly. Its take some time.It has HDDVD Drive,Microprocessor, ram, and software. So be prepare to use it like an early version of Windows 95 with 100MHZ speed and 32 mbram. If you have a plasma TV, buy this player. You won't regret it.
I needed a digital camera for a recent 5,500 mile motorcycle trip through the mid-western U.S. states. On 7/6/05, I purchased the Canon PowerShot A95, and a 1 GB SanDisk compact flash (CF) memory card for this purpose. The trip went well and I took lots of photos with the intent of sorting them, and deleting any duplicates once I arrived home and downloaded them to my home PC. However, that is where the problem occurred. I can view all the pictures on the camera LCD screen, but the camera and/or the software will not allow me to download/view the pictures on a computer via the USB port. The camera gets to the point where the download/transfer should start, and then powers off. Then, I then get an error message that "there are no images in the camera or camera folder". I have tried using the canon supplied software and connecting the camera to two Windows 98 computers and one Windows XP computer - same results. I talked to the Canon technicians twice while trying this connection on the Windows 98 computers. One technical guess was that since the camera uses a FAT32 indexing system and Windows 98 uses a FAT16 system, this could be the problem. Wrong! Window 98 uses the same FAT32 system that the camera uses. I tried putting an 128MB SanDisk card in the camera that I had at home, taking 5 test pictures, and they transferred to the PC without a problem.The final results of my hours of trying to get the pictures from the camera to the computer:the Canon technician finally came to the conclusion that there must be an upper limit on the number of pictures that the camera/software can transfer to the computer (undocumented in the owners manual, of course). Maybe this is why Canon only supplies a 32 MB card with the camera? According to the technician, I would need to buy an external CF card reader to use in transferring the pictures to the PC from the CF card in the camera. I just ordered the "SanDisk ImageMate 12-in-1 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Reader ( SDDR-89-A15 )", and will try this to retrieve my pictures from the CF card when it arrives. There was no offer from the Canon technicians that I could return the camera and get it "fixed".From what I can currently see on the LCD screen, the camera appears to take good pictures. However, if you are planning to use the PowerShot A95 (or other Canon camera models?) for pictures during a long vacation, you might consider buying an external card reader along with the camera. Because of this problem, I gave the camera a 3 star rating.UPDATE:I have now had the camera for over a year. The picture quality has, overall, been very good. One 'bug' that I have noted is that when the camera is set to put a date and time at the bottom right corner of the picture, it works fine in the horizontal mode. However, the camera does not recognize (for a number of seconds) when it has been turned for a vertical picture. This results in many of my vertical shots having a date/time stamp along the upper right vertical edge of the photo. The camera has a sensor (similar to a weighted pendulum) that moves when the camera is tilted 90 degrees for a vertical photo. Mine apparently sticks and stays in the horizontal position, so the camera does not realize a vertical photo is being taken. My work-around has been to turn the camera for the vertical shot, then tap it a couple of times with my fingers to get the "pendulum" to drop to the correct position for recognizing that a vertical photo is being taken. The problem with the work-around is that many times, one forgets to do this; and if a passing stranger is taking a picture of you and a group of friends, you always have to tell them to "tap the camera" when they tilt it for a vertical photo. I have not contacted Canon about this, but it should not have been a problem if they had used adequate quality controls/inspections during the production of this camera.
Had it now in the computer without any problems. Have added it to a computer upgrade and keeps on ticking.
Product came on time, Still learning how it works, Still have my analog version at times I would carry just this one if it had a bed of nails connector.
Generally I am very happy with the backpack. It hold alot of items. I have 2 digital cameras, laptop and some perifirals and it all fits in with the room to spare.What I do not like about that pack are pockets and laptop area. Zippers on pockets do not work really well. They tend to get stock and separate. Pockets temselfs tent to frey.Laptop area is not urganomically designed for the 14.1" screen laptop that I cary. I have an external CD/Floppy module that plugs into USB port and area is not vey easy to get in to and out of. It would be better if zipper around laptop pocket would go around such that I could just open the entire flap.
I don't see how anyone thinks these speakers sound good at all. Just brought them home and hooked them up. The sound coming out is tinny and weak. They are going back to store tomorrow.
[...] I have 3 desktop PCs and one or 2 laptops in my home WEP WiFi network, and only one HP6540 printer. Seemed like the ideal solution.Setting it up was no problem whatsoever. Got it to print the Windows test page first time, and was quite pleased with myself. There the fun ended...I have found that:* I need to keep it switched off, and only turn it on when I need to print something. If I leave it switched on, the next time I turn on a PC and try to print, I get the old "Print Server connect failure" message, and it needs a reboot.* When it decides to print, it will print large or small documents quickly if, and only if the print queue is already completely empty. Every time I print something, it leaves a couple of KB worth of the print job in the queue, with status "Printing". This stays there for about 5 mins, and I can't even delete it. If I try, Windows just says "Deleting" for 5 mins.* When I tried to do a firmware upgrade off their website to see if it would fix the above, it toasted the Flash memory in the print server, and I had to send it back to Mot at my expense for an exchange.* Gets exceedigly hot if left switched on in the summer.* Sometimes things get really screwed up. My 7 year old daughter tried printing one of her creations and unbeknownst to me kept getting the "Print Server connect failure" message, so she kept hitting print. Even after rebooting PC, printer and print server, one of the three somehow remembered all those print jobs and started spewing them out. Could I stop it? I could not.
I purchased my iPOD a year ago and had been using an inexpensive pair of JVC in-ear earphones. I thought the sound quality was adequate with the JVC earphones but, since I use my iPOD a lot, I decided to treat myself to a better quality product. I admittedly am not an expert on earphones, but I was really amazed at the astounding improvement in the clarity of sound as well as the ability of the earphones to block out outside noise. The earphones come with three different sets of earplugs so I think you're pretty much guaranteed to get a good fit. The earplugs stay securely on the filters (which seems to be a major complaint against the $100 Bose in-ear headphones). It is, however, important to position the earphones properly in the ear canal to get the best quality sound. I think these earphones are a very good product for the money.
Wanted to purchase additional batteries for my camcorder and these fit the bill.I can not tell a difference between the factory battery and these after markets.Good buy!
Very good, put it up on my closet wall in just minutes, had all it's parts, just what I needed.
Simran transformers have the overheating problem. The unit isclassified as a "deluxe" unit by VCT, however, it is below adecent quality. It is over-priced and does not meet minimumexpectations. Even without a device connected to it, there is adisturbing level of humming noise; much higher than the otherstep down voltage transformers of similar power output that I haveused in the past. Overheating is a big issue. Stay away from theSimran brand and VCT. The customer service also acts indifferentlywhen contacted.
Perfect fit for my screen. I went t o the manufacters website to be sure which one that I needed. Easy to istall and very solid constructions.
I was looking for a set of surround sound speakers for my PC when I came across this set when they were on sale. My SoundBlaster card at the time supported 5.1 sound and EAX so I wanted to get the most out of my gaming experience. Setup was simple enough (although the cables to the rear speakers could be a bit longer). After I get everything placed I cranked up some Half Life 2 and Battlefield. It did a good job of giving me an idea where things were based on where the audio was coming from. Now that is where the fun stops. After I got done with that I listened to some music and I was disappointed to say the least. I had really not noticed it in the gaming session because I was more focused on directional audio vs quality. However I noticed how muddy these things sounded when I was listening to music compared to my old Altec Lansing 2.1 setup they replaced. I was able to tinker around with the SoundBlaster EQ settings and make things a little better, but overall I was not impressed with the quality. While I still have them I only have them setup in 2.1 and really use a Logitech G35 headset for most things now and I still get to enjoy surround sound without all the wires going everywhere. I really can't complain with what I paid for them, but unless you catch them for a good price I would probably spend a little more and you will be happier.
This brush is a good for use with Digital cameras to remove dust particles off sensor when in a dusty area.
Just got the player before a flight. I have to say this player doesn't dissapoint. It has a fantastic picture but only so so sound from the speakers (expected for its speaker size). Headphones on the otherhand sound great. It's loud enough even when sitting next to the planes engine. It has a lot of great features including progressive scan component video output if you have a TV that can handle it. Battery size is larger than I would like (my only beef) but has good run down time. Some have complained about battery discharge when the unit is off and TV connections not working. I say READ THE MANUAL! The manual clearly states that you should disconnect the battery when not in use. This is because the unit still requires a small amount of power when it is off. This is so you can use the remote to turn the unit on. As for the video connections, you have to use the monitor button to get video out. This player is definitely worth the price.
Nice product. Picks up a lot of stations. Good sound quality. I've been using it a lot the last 2 months and haven't had to replace the batteries.
Currently, I won a DELL PPC, Palm Zire 71, and Sony Clie PEG-TG50. My favorite is the Sony Clie. Why? The Sony clie has a fast 200 MHz processor, good batter life, much better than my Dell PPC, and Has an expensive feel. This PDA also includes a Bluetooth, Keyboard, and Syncs very well with my MS Outlook on my Windows XP Dell PC, and MY Toshiba Laptop. This PDA has almost the same specs as the more expensive Clie Models, without the larger screen and graffiti area, but you can still use software graffiti built into the os. If you were to buy a Zire 71, then you must know that you're getting a product from China, whereas the Sony Clies are made in Japan. Also, Zire 71, has a weak MP3 player that doesn't sound loud when you use it with your headphones. Sony Audio Player sound louder and richer. Zire 71 also as a very cheap digital camera that doesn't look good when you transfer the pics on your computer. Don't even talk about PPC. Once I only used PPC, but Palm OS 5 seems to be very competitive. If decided to go with PPC, then you better get used to soft booting at least couple times a day and recharging the battery frequently. If you think the Sony Clie PEG-NX70V with a flip screen is good, then this little device is the same thing in a slick little package. At this point, for [the price] I would go with Sony Clie, since it has good software packaged, 200MHz processor, built in Bluetooth, and is easy to carry around. If you must have a graffiti area and need a cheap digital camera, I would go with Zire 71. I would know this because I own all three units I've just described.
I put two of these 5.25" Alpines in my Honda CR-V 2003 EX. I made spacers out of 1/2" gatorboard. I had to take off the door panels and drill 4 holes in the metal of my door. Nice & bright sound - I have my highs/treble back that were not present in the factory speakers. However, the bass and even lower rich midtone is lacking. I would get these again and use in perhaps two doors, but I would not recommend them all the way around. Many people are using 6.5" speakers that offer more mid-bass in CR-Vs with minor mods. Construction/build is very well done!!! - nice hefty magnet and only 2" surface mount depth. Comes with speaker wires that are useful as the have connectors that fit onto the speaker terminals securely. The pivoting tweeters let you aim the highs (upward, in my CR-V's low-mounting position). Possibly the best buy for the money. If you have a subwoofer, you are set. If you are using the factory radio, consider 6.5" ?
It's got everything you've need if you simply want quality; however, do note that the bass is of fine quality, though not like--"dude, this is awesome" for the bass-lovers. These are not very portable, but they do deserve a spot on your desk as they do look nice and deliver whatever your sound file has to offer. The headphones are ergonomically designed so that comfortable for hours of usage, but it varies from person to person. The circular earpads blur speakings and sometimes block out certain soft sounds. The cords are extendable, good enough for me. I give them a five because I don't trust the quality of my sound files, but I still really love these. Also note that they're not good for DJ movements, but they're an awesome pair (for the price as well as in general).
Large numbers and letters make this keyboard a breeze for anyone who has difficulty seeing the keys or may use the computer without glasses (but need them) sometimes.
I googled "Sturdy headset" and eventually found these recommended on a forum. I needed a sturdy headset because I keep destroying every new set I buy. These are not as great as I would have hoped. They are comfortable enough, not perfect, but I do wear them for hours without much discomfort or complaints. Sound and mic quality are okay. The major complaint I have is that the cord is not long enough and I do not like the in-line volume controls. The in-line controls are very bulky and get caught on my desk very easy, and I can already tell that this will be the first thing to break on this headset. All in all, not bad for $20, but not as sturdy as I need.
Other reviewers have said a lot about this system already. I can't add much other than one more 5 star rating. This is a fantastic system. You cannot beat the audio quality for the price.
I just got my bag in the mail today & loaded my gear into it a few minutes ago! As far as I can tell, I'm going to love this bag. I bought it primarily for a trip to California we'll be making next month, we'll be doing some sightseeing & I needed a better way to fly & then drag my DSLR all over the place than the big bulky "Canon" bag I got with the "starter kit". My goals for this bag were for it to be slimmer so I could wear it in a "cross-body" fashion, sufficiently padded, have a comfortable strap, and be lightweight but organized. I can't answer the comfortable strap question yet (I'll let you guys know after our trip to CA), but it passes the rest of the requirements well. It's a slimmer bag so when I wear it cross-body style it doesn't stick out huge off my butt & bounce around while I walk (getting a funny mental image?). It's lightweight but has plenty of pockets for my stuff. The only reason I rated it 4 stars is because, like other reviewers have mentioned, the flap the comes down over the top is only very lightly padded - & that's where the screen of the camera is facing up! I wish they would have put a bit more padding there, but after all (as another reviewer also mentioned) there's little chance something will hit it hard enough to matter right on top of the bag.Overall, I think I'm going to like it. I'm definitely keeping it. I fit my Rebel XSi with an 18-55mm on it, a 55-250mm lense and a 50mm prime in there & I think I'll still be able to get a small external flash in there too, although I don't have one at the moment. Hopefully soon :) I also fit the battery charger & spare caps in the front zipper pocket, and there's still a ton of room in there. I could easily get spare batteries, my cell phone, change purse, or whatever in there if I don't want to carry my "real" purse around with it. I only wish my laptop was small enough to fit in there too 0.o
The GoVox is a great concept, and works reasonably well, but mine has found a home in the bottom of a junk drawer. Why? The hinge broke off after only a few months of use - and careful treatment. And, the lack of a headset jack and loud speaker makes your personal memos (&quot;Call back doctor&quot;) into public announcements when you're doing playback. I covered the speaker with a bit of tape, which helped make it quiet, but also muffles the sound a bit. I *do* like the beep when you start/stop recording.
Being a college student just getting into photography as a hobby it's hard to find cheap filters on a budget. Thus far I have no complaints and it works as it should. The effects are fun and it brings an extra level of cheesiness to the photo. However, it's not something I'd keep forever.
I built a TV box for the end of my bed, and installed this lift. Very easy installation and setup. It works perfect, all of the components seam of good quality. The only down side is that it has a slight humming sound when going up and down? Still the best value I have found and after 8 months of daily use it works perfect. So far I am extremely satisfied the my purchase!
Works as designed and definitely one of the most trusted brands. If for nothing else, install this item as a lens protector. I leave it installed for all of my photography both indoor and outdoor on all my lenses. Highly recommended!
Since it's a very short list, here are the failings of the Zune...1. Podcasting! I don't give a flying fig about them, but honestly even though it won't "seamlessly update" like itunes. It can be done. In fact some more tech savy folks can tell you exactly how to do it. Just search the net, many Zune users have accomplished it just fine. The audio file doesn't care which player is playing it.2. Accessories!! No, you can't go into any store or autodealer and find a home or car/car stero likely to seamlessly hook up to Zune. Ipods have cornered the market on current "Accessory" availability. But with a "line in" feature you can damn near hook any player up to a car or whatever. The "Zune stuff" you can find is proably a little more pricey just because it isn't as readily available as "ipod made" stuff.3. The wireless music sharing feature is useless to me. Even though I actually know two Zune users one of us already like the same music and the other one's taste are tottally opposed to mine. Basically (as has been said a thousand times) this much hyped feature is more useless than useful. But the fact that it has Wi-Fi in it creates a big possiblitly for extenability in the future. Plus Xbox fans have Xbox connectivity, but at the time that's useless to me as well.Basically, there are very little negatives in the negatives.Long list of positives....1. I RARELY purchase itunes music and I certainly have no intention of using Zune's marketplace. The only time I did use itunes music was when I had that gift card my sis gave me to go with my new ipod. All my itunes music I CD ripped is on my Zune. Despite what has been said to the contrary, Zune will convert any itunes tracks (acc files I believe?) that WEREN'T purchased through itunes store quite easily. The "DRM free" ones as they're called. I.E. if you ripped 25 CDs in itunes and grabbed a few music files off of some other DRM free music source and have them in you itunes music folder, Zune WILL play them. Converting the other music is perfectly possible too.2. Zune video kicks almost any other digital music video out of the water (maybe the ipod touch can compete, but the ipod video can't). Sorry, but the widescreen display is AWESOME. You have to adjust yourself to the controls being flipped, but even my mother (who has no particular gaget affection) was blow away when I showed her one of her favorite music videos on the Zune. The screen's display just kicks ipod video's away. And while I did need third party software to convert some videos/dvds, I considered it a very small price to pay to be able to convert a whole DVD into a file I can use on my beautiful Zune.3. Just like video, pictures look AWESOME on my Zune. I had pics on my nano and sorry, the zune display blows it away in spades.5. Sorry for all the people who find it useless, but I LIKE the FM radio. I'm quite sure the Zune could have added FM recording, but they don't want the music companies to hate them. That's basically admiting to the Music big wigs that they give away music. It's the reason most big music stores (like Itunes and Zune Marketplace aren't DRM free with the tracks that they sell). Which is why I don't mind buying the darn CD- The Artist/Music CEOs get there cut and I get to rip my CD and store it on any bloody player I want. And I also have a hard copy of my music.6. Multiple Aritist on a track - I always had a problem with this on itunes/ipod, but by simply having a "contributing artist" listed (first) that was different from my album artist. I love it, so I go to artist A and I see their albums listed along with random track from artist B's album where they were featured and the song is jointly in the list for Artist B's albums. The only stupid thing is while the Zune "computer copy" will list multiple "contributing artist", the actual Zune device will only accept one along with the album artist. But oh well, I couldn't even have a song linked to two artist in my ipod so it's a blessing for me.7. The software was no problem to install, even with me having to go online for a windows vista update for it and it works almost like Windows Media Player so I pretty much could use it with very little headache.8. I use to have two copies of almost all my music the "general file" that I used for Windows Media Player and the itunes files, well now that I don't need itunes... bye bye itunes. Bye Bye duplicate libary. Even though Zune does have it's own bulky software (as did itunes) at least I only need one copy of the music to list it in both Zune's software and Windows Media Player.9. You can listen to Zune while it's charging. Close the Zune software and hook it up to headphones or speakers and boom, music while charging.10. They call it bulk and ugly, I call it perfect for a clutz. Here I have this pretty pink color in a shell that (maybe is not as cute and lil as my pink nano) but is less likely to scratch. I like the plastic casing or whatever it is the thing is made of. I'm less scared of hurting the thing and it seems to be pretty physically durrable. If I had an ipod touch I know it would be full of ugly fingerprints all the time, but that's not a worry with my Zune.The occassional wipe of the surface keeps it looking nice and it doesn't have an accidental scratch or dent on it (unlike my ipod). And even though some have said you notice a bulkier look in the thing, most people "off the street" thought I had the bloody ipod. The size isn't really that different and while noticably heavier than ipod video, it's not like I feel a rock is in my pocket I just know the zune is there and I actually like that.11. Zune DOES NOT delete content just because you switch from auto to manuel sync. Yes, it will modify files it's synced to in your computer, but if you switch between manual and auto sync, it does NOT delete all the files on the player YAY!! I pod will kill your whole music list on the player if you switch between the two.The Mixxed bag...1. Pre-loaded content: The good of that was I got to see exactly how all of Zune's functions worked right out of the box, but getting rid of it all to put my stuff in was a headache.2. The software, it's not trouble it's just stupid for Microsoft (father of Windows) to make a Digital Music Player that needs a peice of software that does EXACTLY what Windows Media Player does. Just let the darn player used Windows Media Player.3. I almost wish it didn't grab the itunes files, as, like I said, I have a double libary and it had some songs listed twice and I had to go back and delete some of my own files just because it had the windows Media copy and the itunes copy.4. I like manually syncing. Just like itunes, sometimes Zune thinks it knows what I want better than I do so I wish Zune would give you the OPTION of auto sync or manual before it automatically did it on the first hook up.5. Earbuds by anyone (Apple, Microsoft, Sony) SUCK!!! 1st accessory in any personal Music Player buy, DECENT headphones.Havivng owned and ipod I had to adjust myself to a lack of a click-wheel, but that was just something born of habit. I'm pretty use to navigating my Zune now and absolutly love it. Unlike my ipod, I haven't had the Zune suddenly freeze and have to be reset. I trust no device though (ipod, Zune, creative) to never die on me and my ipod had to be reset ALOT. It was relatively easy to do, but still annoying. I wish I had another player to compare it to, but as much as I LOVE my gagets my experience has been limited to ipod (my own and others) and the Zune. But let the podders love their pods, my zune is beautiful to me.
Wow! These sound fantastic. I give them 75w rms from a JL amp and have them playing the highs in my truck. Fantastic product, well worth the price.
I am amateur photographer and purchased this product with the Nikon SB-600. It fits well and arrived in new condition.
This really is a plug and play product. I put it next to my Comcast rental, switched the cable from one to the other, switched the ethernet plug from one to the other and then plugged in the power cord. I let it rest for 1/2 an hour, restarted the PC, and called Comcast. I gave them my account number and the modem's MAC ID, they activated it, and I was up and running. Sure beats paying $7.00 a month for an old used modem. If you're a Comcast customer, call the Xfinity rather than the Comcast number. The Xfinity line is open 24 hours, while the Comcast line has regular business hours.
I thought I'd save a bunch of money by buying "high-quality" inkjet cartridges from an online vendor at just over half the price of the Xerox cartridges at my local office megastore. They even looked to be built very nicely, when I got them.Unfortunately, I discovered that the REAL difference is the ink itself, and it really matters. The ink in the clone cartridges suffered from two serious problems that made it a really bad buy: 1) It's way too watery, and so it causes the paper in solid colored areas to get wavy, and 2) It dries far too slowly, so while the Xerox cartridges can print, say, text on a light grey background, trying that with the clone cartridges resulted in the text bleeding badly with the background, becoming almost unreadable.Learn from my mistake - the Xerox cartridges are worth the difference, and Amazon's price seems pretty good. I'm only buying real Xerox ink cartridges for my M940 from now on...
Kensington got this one right... I've owned several "travel" mice, both wired and wireless, but this one takes the cake. The first small travel mouse I bought was a wireless one from Targus. It had several problems, namely pitiful range, terrible battery life, and it was cumbersome.1) The range issue was because the receiver was parallel to the table, and my USB port was on the opposite side of the computer from where I use my mouse. Kensington addressed this by making their receiver swivel 270 degrees to a vertical position.2) The Targus had the mouse and receiver. This required me to keep up with both pieces. The Kensington mouse has a cool recess in the body of the mouse that holds the receiver when not in use. It also serves a very critical function described below next.3) The battery life of the Targus was greatly reduced because it would NEVER TURN OFF. If the mouse did not detect motion in a few minutes, it would stand-by. There was no hardware on/off to conserve the battery. The problem is the mouse, when in my computer bag, would move around and the mouse would power up. This is a poor design. The Kensington mouse includes a switch that is automatically triggered when the receiver is stored in the body of the mouse. Very cool.I also own the retractable cord Kinsington Mouse. This is a good mouse, but the retractor and the cord are very fragile and the scroll wheel is too jumpy. The wireless mouse eliminates the retractor and cable, and the scroll wheel is a much better design.KUDOS TO KENSINGTON!!!
I have had this for a week and it is the best radio I have ever owned. It is portable and fits very ergonomically friendly into you hands. There are 40 memory presets. The BIG shortwave broadcasts (BBC, Radio Canada, Voice of America) came in very clear and those are really the only ones worth listening to on a regular basis as most of shortwave is flooded with religious programming and politically slanted news. FM reception is very good and AM is about as good as my other radios. The dial light and LCD readout could be stronger and bigger. It comes with an adaptor. Sleep timer and alarm works just fine. Has two times (for GMT/UTC and local time). It looks great with its platinum case. I highly recommend this. It costs more but if you love radio and want BBC and VOA, this is the one to get.
I bought this chip to use as backup for Outlook and my important files and it is wonderful. It also works great as a Windows ReadyBoost drive on Windows Vista.
Ok, bear with me, there is a story to this, fortunately with a happy ending. I will try to keep it short.I wanted a small stereo for the bedroom, nothing fancy (I have my fancy stuff in the a/v room). Just wanted a good system that was compact and inexpensive.First I bought an Emerson cd player ES8 since it was on sale for $59.00 and looked cute and sounded fine in the store.... brought it home and within a week the cd player was skipping, the radio was flipping out and the music, when it did play, was overshadowed with squeeks and whirring sounds from the machine.. I think it was possessed.. hehe.. Anyway, needless to say I returned the piece of rubbish and replaced it with a JVC for a few bucks more (should have done that in the first place.. still kicking myself!)Aaaaah! Now this JVC FS-H35 is exactly what I was wanting. A reliable system with great sound, nice minimalist/industrial look, simple yet ingenious in design and electronics, with nice features like autoreverse and one-touch recording on the tape deck. And random play and programmable play on the cd player. Extra features like timer/sleep fxn's. The remote is great and has all the fxn's available on it, for real ease of use. Most importantly, the speakers, though small, put out a great sound, with none of the nasty tinny sound that you get on most cheaper stereos. The bass boost is adequate (more than adequate I should say, for this size of system) and provides an enjoyable listening experience, which is all I wanted in the first place. I mean, is that too much too ask for? I never owned a JVC before, but I am definitely a believer after this experience!
We bought this camera new back in 2005, and it worked flawlessly up until a month or two ago. Very wide angle lens, four megapixels, and records videos with audio. Most everyone is going to say the video is terrible because it is QVGA, but I always thought it was great. I recorded lots of videos with it. The only drawback there is you can't zoom in and out during videos, only before you start recording. Then it's fixed there. But if you aren't going to use the video, you should definitely buy this cheap little camera. And, if you get the dreaded "Lens error 22" or somewhere along that line, or any error where the lens won't pop out of the body, don't throw it away and write a one star review here on Amazon. I would recommend banging it (just a little) on a hard surface, or in your hand, etc. and pushing around on the outer edges of the lens (NOT where the plastic built- in lens cover is!!!!). That worked for mine for a while until... the day it didn't. :'( BUT I loved it while it lasted (which was just a not- so- mere seven years)!
This is long overdue. It's frusterating to give Microsoft your credit card #'s, it's equally frusterating to run to the store to pick up a prepaid points card. No tax + instant delivery makes the Amazon option a BIG winner, especially since you can also purchase many of the XBLA games straight off of the website.As mentioned the only thing that could make this better is if they also offered 800 and 400 point options, but that's not a big issue.
If you have more than one LaCie drive you need this accessory. It keeps your drives organized and helps prevent potential damage. Yes, it is expensive, but it's the only solution.
The picture shows a cable, it does not come with one. It seems reasonable that the output coud be fixed. Its not. even if you have enough calbles you need one more. ugh.
These headphones are pretty good. They take some work to get in but when you get them in they work like a champ. I think they are great. But the only bad thing was that they were hard to get in.
works grate on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma with my Iphone and AUX line is grate for androids just turn up your phone or what ever to full. Aux need the headset volume to be all the way up then the sound is predict. O ya Pandora and XM work on my phone also so i now have that in my truck :)
I had a hard time trying to find a mounting kit for my new CD receiver (I own a 1998 Dodge Avenger and needed to switch from double DIN to single DIN - which I wasn't aware of before actually installing the radio). Google shopping had lots of products that seemed sketchy, but I knew I could trust Amazon. I used the "make sure it fits" feature to search for a compatible product, and voila! I found the perfect thing. If you need a mount and your car is listed, this will do just great. The product is regular plastic (strong enough and not too flexible) that looks good. To make it fit, you need to break off some extraneous mounting pieces (used for different models), which wasn't too difficult but should be noted. Instruction manual will tell you everything. The parts fit perfectly and I love it!
I purchased this monitor in August 2007. It was great out of the box. No dead pixels, awesome color, and I was very pleased. I never used the speakers so I don't have an opinion of them.After having the monitor for 7 months is images on the screen began to have a ghost duplicate to the right, causing everything to look blurry, and unfocused. I contacted customer service who suggested that I needed to update my computer. Instead I tried the monitor with 3 other laptops, all with the same problem. Because of headaches, I'm unable to use it at all and have had no success getting it replaced. I will need to purchase a new monitor, as this one is one is impossible to look at for very long.
This router was easy to set up. Unfortunately, the wireless connection would drop after a few minutes. Sometimes, a new connection could not be established for several more minutes even if the Centrino system running Windows XP was a foot away from the router. This was with WEP disabled. No connection could be established with WEP enabled.After much searching on the Internet, I found the solution that resulted in a rock solid wireless connection. Here are the links: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6865210~root=equip,9~mode=flat~start=80 and http://www.tabletpcbuzz.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5562&Search for "Rudy B." (Intel Technical Support). A technical explanation is available from Intel: http://www.intel.com/support/network/wireless/pro2100/sb/cs-006131-prd944.htmAfter making these configuration changes, I have not lost a wireless connection in over a week. I am able to use 128-bit encryption with WEP. For connecting to work, VPN works well with DSL and PPPoE.I get a very good to excellent signal everywhere in our two-level house except at the farthest room with about six walls, stairs, and an entertainment unit between the router and room (then the signal strength is only fair, but still quite usable).This router is a great value. (Thank you Amazon.com!)The following is an update to my comments above. The Netgear router has been up for two weeks now with no resets and no dropped connections. I have been using 128-bit encryption with WEP for the entire duration. I ran the speed benchmark at dslreports.com with three walls and a staircase between the Centrino system and the router: over 500 Kb/s download and 128 Kb/s upload for SBC DSL. I've never gotten more than 750 Kb/s download on a wired connection so I think the speed is acceptable.Many reviewers giving this router negative ratings blame the router for poor wireless connection. They typically don't disclose the wireless card, its driver, OS version or patches. How can they be certain the router is the source of the problem? If they have a Centrino system running Windows XP, did they know that a Microsoft patch for WPA is incompatible with Intel's older driver supporting only WEP? Did they disable Intel power management system and set wireless power to maximum? Did they disable IEEE 802.1x authentication? Did they install the router's latest firmware? WiFi can be hard to set up. The router is only one part of the whole system.
Good old Amazon hopping onto the band wagon with the price increase. Where is the Christmas spirit? Prices should be falling this time of year, not rising. This HDTV is awesome, but that's no excuse for the price increase.
works great. I use it to allow my belkin flip switch to work with my hp hmdi laptop. and it works awesome
Fits great on my flash and makes a noticeable difference in the quality of my photos. A portrait taken wiht a dead-on flash (without a diffuser) looks pale and washed-out, but the diffuser allows the light to be spread out across the whole picture, not just the subject alone.The first few times I used this particular diffuser on my Canon Speedlite, it kept popping off. I quickly realized, however, that this was a user error. The diffuser snaps right on when put on correctly :-)I would highly recommend this diffuser!
I've had this radio for over 2 years and am about to ditch it. It receives warnings/alerts well, but has some annoying issues. Sometimes it turns on for no reason, no warnings or alerts issued, just simply goes off. It does this often 2 or 3 times a week. Sometimes during the day, sometimes in the middle of the night! When it does this, the lighted dial does not go off, so you have a bright light shining in your eyes in the middle of the night. The only way to shut it off is to use the Menu to reset the light. So, it is being replaced.
For amateurs it's very tough to decide if you should go cheap on a filter. I know because I was that guy.There's a rule with photography: the moment you start dealing with glass, picture quality will be affected with what you choose.B+W makes great filters and they take pride in their quality. This is the 4th filter that I've gotten from them and once again it arrived flawless. When going with cheaper alternatives like theTiffen 77mm UV Protection Filteror *gasp* theZeikos ZE-UV77 77mm Multi-Coated UV Filteryou are sacrificing a couple of areas.There will always be glass quality that you should be concerned about. Chromatic abrasion is an example that when dealing with glass anything in between your sensor and the subject can affect quality. With "cheapies" you may not notice a sharpness decrease, but "shadows" around your subjects may occur. This is something that would not be enough of a concern if you are just taking pictures of your kids and want to protect your lens. If that's the case then get the Zeikos, but if you're going to try and do anything professional enough to be critiqued, then spend the money.The other factor to consider is thread quality. My first lens was a kit lens and I threw on a Zeikos. The thread was bad and it took forever to put it on. Heaven forbid if I ever wanted to take it off to switch filters or anything. This is what I was used to though, so when I got my B+W filter and it threaded effortlessly, I never went back.To summarize, if you want to take pictures professionally, spend the money and get this one. If you want to just protect your lens, don't worry too much.
We got these for my two year old son when we were headed on a long car trip. At first, he loved them. We plugged them into the DVD player and everything worked well. After about an hour he was ready to take them off, and he wouldn't put them back on for the rest of the trip. He had no interest in wearing them on the way home a week later either. I don't think that they were uncomfortable, but not enjoyable either. For the money, I have seen other headphones that would have worked fine in the $5-6 range that would have fit him just as well. The headphones themselves are well made, with a volume control on the cord for easy adjustment. They are made for small heads and small ears.The package arrived on time with some other items, and was well packed in the box.
This filter is subtle enough for portraiture without being obvious about it. Get this filter and a few step down adapters, to use with other lenses of smaller diameters.
Does not need much explanation - It's original Bose product and perfect Bose quality. If you order it from Bose's website you will end up paying $100 so better order here and save ~40%. The base is quite heavy to hold the speaker of cine-mate series and the bar has place to hide cable that goes to speakers. Like some other reviewers notes you won't believe but it improves the sound quality (particularly surround sound) a lot (may be 30-40%). If you have speaker and are currently keeping them on your TV stand you are not fully utilizing their potential.
This is a pretty simple cable and it met my needs to connect my printer to my computer. Great price, so I have nothing to complain about.
Can I give this 0 stars (or, as in the old Macworld, a bomb icon!)?I can't believe it. In fact, I didn't believe the other reviewer who said this cartridge was bad. I bought it anyway. Parts is parts, right?Wrong.The print quality was *in no way similar* to the Epson cartridges. Even after numerous nozzle purges, ink splattered all over the page, there were veritcal discolored lines in the photos.Worst of all, it didn't quite fit properly. When I tried to remove it (following the instructions in the Epson manual meticulously) the Dataproducts cartridge got jammed in the cartridge housing (actually stuck onto the "spikes" the open the ink wells... my guess is the covering is not quite the same thickness as the original model) and so the cartridge cover (the purple plastic lid over the cartridge) wouldn't pop up. It took two printer techs almost an hour to extract it, and we were contantly in fear of ruining the printer.
I suspect the ink is over priced (according to recent Kodak ads) but it does give a good rendering of the original scene.
This is a 'beautiful' design and takes reasonably good pics. (It IS a point &amp; shoot) but unlike all other APS cameras, it only takes pics in the &quot;C&quot; mode (the traditional size prints) NOT in the &quot;H&quot; mode (slightly wider) or the Panoramic. Why Fuji left this choice off Boggles the mind. The main reason I use APS is for the &quot;H&quot; size prints. I'm dissapointed this feature was left off.Steve DirkxDallas, tx
the software it comes with is a bit crude, but hopefully we'll get more online. Being a new product it's expected, but should be a hit......my advice.....buy it.....but surf for shareware
This is better than I expected. It cannot compare to my B+W filter but that's for my L-serie lens. For regular type or in this case for the kit lens of my Canon XSi, this filter is above average. Made in Japan.
I love my new camera. I am still learning how to use all of the features on it. It is a great camera for the price. I was using a Nikon coolpix 5700 until it crashed on me. My husband and I researched for a while and settled on this camera. It is compact enough to take with us all the time. We have a 22 month old daughter and it was hard to take pictures of her moving around with the Nikon, not with this one! I can capture moving pictures of her and they come out clear and the same quality as some more expensive cameras out there.
Where should I begin? I love this thing! I've had this for about 3 months and still have 12 gigs left. I must have over 100 cd's and 2000 pics on it. Let me get to the point. If you want to go against the grain (which is the way I like to go), the iRiver H20 is the mp3 player to get. It has a nice look to it. It has a very user friendly filing system. Also, it has the same sound presets that are used in Windows Media Player. The only reason I gave the H20 4 stars is that the battery can fade quickly, and it can lock up if the battery is low. It has locked up a few on me, but there has been no damage to my player. Get this and you'll be happy.
The stock plugs that koss supplies you with will be inadequate. You should rather visit your local cvs or eckerd and buy their sponge plugs. Once that is done its just a simple matter of poking a hole through the plug large enough to fit the plug through the sound pipe. Be sure to leave the pipe opening unobstructed so as to not impede the high frequencies. BTW this tip was given by this very macguyveresque dude named Xin Feng in San Fran. The guy has tips for everything! If interested here's the link: http://www.fixup.net/tips
i just got it today.it did works on my pc to tv but very poor connection.stop all the time.dont buy it !!!!!!!!!
Just what I wanted. The xbox items I ordered were exactly the quality I would expect from going to the store, except I didn't use the gas to go to the store.
My 16 year old has his for 2-3 years. He has dropped his ipod on concrete without harming the ipod. The cover will sometimes fall off upon impact but still without harm to the ipod. Definitely worth the price, even though it's seems expensive for "a piece of plastic".
Probably the best Blu-ray currently available. Stay away from Samsung and Sony players. I would recommend this player, but if you need profile 1.1(PiP menu support) or 24p(fps)video input support wait for the new Panason BD30 player that will be availabe very soon. Otherwise this offers the best Picture and Sound quality among the rest of the current players and is one of the fastest loading ones to date.
I have both the cassette and the fm transmitter accessory for my ipod mini, and for sure, the transmitter delivers better quality.For those of you who do not recieve decent quality from this transmitter, there are various reasons to consider. The clearity of the sound depends on your speaker system, your car, wireless devices nearby, and environment.My family has a car where the antenna is located on the rear window, one of those shark fin ones. If i sit in the front seat with my ipod, the quality of my music greatly decreases. When I'm in the back, it's like crystal clear =D.Also, cellphones can interfere with your transmitter! Whenever there are calls commin in, static noises start to take over my music. Especially my dad's phone, a motorola PDA. Whenever he brings that thing on the car, it totally demolishes my music. Turning of your cellphone is a great idea if your serious about your music.I also noticed that when I'm in the city, where transmitting devices are more popular, my music isn't as clear. Static noises become present.Lastly, common sense, if your speaker system sucks, then no duh your music's not gonna sound great.Overall, it's a decent product for its size, but griffin should try and come up with a transmitter that doesn't get interfered by other radio waves. Such technology is already available in our wireless house phones...
Should have bought this item years ago. Instead of fighting with the camera and lighting this small studio works wonders. Such a simple product that does so much. Thanks to the inventor.
previously gave a negative review,have now received the items and completely enjoy them. I am glad that I reconsidered my previous remarks and changed my mind. Good company to do business with.
I don't normally write reviews, but I wanted to comment on how well this device works.I purchased this to share data with my family over my home network. During my research, I discovered the FTP server functionality. I was skeptical, but spent a little time on D-Link's DLinkTV site in their support section. If you search for episodes 4 (port forwarding) and 7 (DNS-323 FTP Server Setup), you should have no problems setting up the FTP function. I went one step further by creating users and groups in my setup so there would be a required logon, eliminating any anonomous longons.The only CON I can think of is that the hard drives go to sleep after some pre-determined time and when you access data from them after they have been 'asleep', it can take about 30 seconds for them to come back online. While this is a little inconvenient when you're accessing data, it is nice to know when you're not using them (90+ % of the time) they are not spinning.I have found the data transfer rate on my home network (gigabit components) to be quite well.For the FTP download speeds from remote locations, you will find the limiting factor will be your upload speed via your service provider. If you are in a system with high upload bandwidth, you may find exceptional upload speeds.Overall, I'm very happy with this device.
The volume can only be controlled via the car stereo. So if you want to REALLY rock out, just forget it or keep your favorite cd's on hand.Maybe its my radio but I noticed that downloaded songs that are older, pre iPod, have lost a good bit of sound quality from constant play.Small and can be very inconspicuous. Easy to use.
For the few people saying that this case is bad because it does not fit their guitar, that is their own deal, being that gator offers cases to fit Les Pauls and other shapes sizes. Its not Gator's fault that you didn't do any research. For any kind of strat style guitar this case will fit perfect. It is exceptionally strong and has plenty of room for your accessories. I have had a ton of guitars, with a ton of cases, and by far this is the most structurally sound. Coffin Cases are nice to look at, but cheaply made, as with most OHSCs but this is a true winner.
My son received this as a birthday gift. As soon as we plugged it in, it started to emit a whiny, buzzing sound. We tried adjusting the sound level, changed the band, everything. The noise is still audible over a CD or the radio, and the only thing that makes it stop is unplugging it. I contacted the manufacturer, who suggested that we return it to the seller. The seller is willing to exchange it... at our shipping expense. They did not send a shipping label. I just calculated the return shipping on FedEx (they don't recommend the post office) and it's $36!!! For that price, we could just buy a different one.I would neither purchase this product, nor from this seller.
So these were my first in-earbuds.I didn't know what to expect, but i was amazed by the sound it produced.It totally blocked every sound from the outside out, and the bass was AMAZING!One flaw though, it's probably a personal matter, but these ear pieces fall off every once in a while.I can't seem to get them to stay in my ear; i tried the other ear-thingies it came with, but they are just to big.BUT! i still use the earphones.So they're good :)highly recommend them
My wife plopped this novel down in front of me and said, 'You've gotta read this!' I let it sit for a couple weeks, then picked it up one rainy afternoon to give it a try. A few hours later, I was still reading, unable to put it down! My wife kept walking by, a little smile on her face. By the time I reached the end, I closed the door so I could read (okay, and cry!) in private. Wouldn't normally be my kind of book, I am more the Tom Clancy type, but this book really moved me and made me think about my marriage in a whole new way. I even emailed the guy to tell him a guy read his book and loved it. He emailed back and told me he's actually had lots of wives giving it to their husbands for pointers on how to be more romantic. Plus he reassured me his next novel called The Gravel Drive will be about a father and son so I can relate even more to that! So I say thumbs up to Shade (even to other guys) and even look forward to this guy's next book.
I was sadly surprised to discover when I opened the box that this radio cassette recorder has no headphone jack. I didn't know any company still made radios that way! It went back to the store.
Unlike some others reviewers, I am able to watch progressive dvd's and 720p + 1080i directv signals without any problems. The sound is very good as well, surprisingly for a flat screen of this size.The quality is great, even connecting to your pc works well. Maybe an extra hdmi and composite inputs would help, but overall it is a good hdtv.
This is a hand-on impression and not a detailed review.I used the EOS 1D and the EOS 1d Mark IIN before. In addition, I also own a EOS 30D and a EOS 50D.The first good surprise is that this camera is NOT as heavy as you would expect from this bulky size.This is probably, at least in part, due to the fact that the battery is now smaller.Talking of the battery, it's a new generation battery and charger. The battery is smaller than the 1D predecessors, but said to last longer.By the way, if you put two batteries in the charger, it will charge one after the other and not both simultaneously. Just that you know. I did not like that.When I took the first few pictures, it still 'sounds' like a powerful camera that attracts everybody's attention with it's loud clicks. I wish Canon tries harder to make this quieter. However, in addition to the modes One Shot, and Multiple Shots, etc, they provided a mode s (silent, or slow?) that seems to delay a bit the colsure of the shutter in an attempt to reduce this mechanical noise. I tried life view without reading the manual. It's tricky to get to it and to get out of it. Autofocus won't work in life view, at least the usual auto focus by half pressing the shutter button.The buttons and control knobs at the back follow the 50D strategy, which is a good idea. you no longer need to keep pressing on a button and dial to where you want to go. Just press once and dial.Of course, you do not have the mode dial knob at the top left like the 50D. The EOS 1D Mark III is a professional grade camera. Therefore, no automatic modes for portraits, landscape, etc. You have to know what you are doing. But of course, semi automatic if also offered, like AV, where you decide the aperture, or TV where you decide the shutter speed.One interesting feeling is that the litle buttons are now stronger. Previous 1D cameras used to have these buttons softer to press. It is still comfortable to use them but I would expect a longer life, because I feel the buttons more resistant but responsive enough and comfortable to use.What about the ten pictures per second? Yes, indeed, although I did not physically count the number of pcitures per second, but I could easily feel it is higher than the 8,5 rate I had with my old EOS 1D and 1D Mark IIN.ATTENTION!!! The EOS 1D Mark III does not accept the EF-S lenses. It's a shame, because I would have liked to have the EF-S 18-200mm with this camera.Last, but not least, I took a few pictures at ISO 3200 in the room of objects of different colors and shades, with conventional light and was amazed how noiseless they are.As I said, this is not an extensive review but just first impressions. Hope that helps. I'll write a more detailed review some later time.
OK, maybe I'm on a little bit of a "jihad" here against these up-converting DVD players, but bear with me because I do have a valid point.Don't buy any DVD player because it can "up-convert to HD". Evaluate all DVD players on whether they do everything else well, or have the connections you need (DVI, HDMI, etc.) or the price is in your budget. This may be a fine DVD player, but don't buy it just because it can up-convert, and don't use the up-convert capabilities of this player even if you do buy it.If your TV can accept 720p or higher input via DVI or HDMI, then it is already scaling the image to fit the native resolution of the display device. And if it isn't doing a better job of it than any DVD player, then you bought the wrong TV.They spend a lot of time going into the technology of image scaling and line interpolating in this product description, and it's all very accurate, but what I don't get is why anyone would think a $200 DVD player would do a better job of this than their multi-thousand dollar TV which has the scaling technology already built into it designed for the specific display device inside the box.My final point: If this up-coverting technology is such a good idea, why is Samsung the only one doing it? Why not Pioneer, Panasonic, Sony, JVC, and Denon? (Because they know it's usless technology).
Usually using eye glass cleaner, I was looking for a little more powerful of a cleaning solution to take care of my LCDs without streaks. I figured I'd buy a cleaning kit hoping that a display cleaning kit could clean up some of the dirtier spots of a screen. This kit has done this perfectly.Not only does it work on LCD screens but I use it on everything else including my mobile phone and sunglasses. It dries extremely quick and cleans everything in a couple passes with absolutely no streaking. The bottle size is quite large as well so you may not have to buy this again for a while. The cloth that comes with the kit is a standard microfiber cloth you could find at any retail store.The only downside is this kit is expensive. Monster products are always overpriced and this one is no exception. However, if you want a product that is going to clean the toughest spots on your electronics without streaking then this is the product the spend a few extra dollars on.I may try cheaper brands next time but this one was reviewed highly for a reason.
I've been using it for a little while and works great. I'm using it to hook up my computer to my TV. Clear picture, no ghosting. well worth the price.
Maxed out my Dell 8300 with these 2;1 GB memory cards. Installed easily, worked well. with no problems. The machine now runs dual fetches with 4 GB. Noticably faster.
The biggest issue around the M505 has to be the screen. While the color intensity/brightness is no match for the Clie (for Palm platform) or the Casio E-125 (PocketPC platform) it is still the best form factor for use in a work environment where portability and minimal size is key. While the color screen is far from vivid, it is respectable. Palm has posted an application modification that will allow you to leave the backlight on whenever the unit is powered up. Even with the light on, the unit only needs charging every 3-4 days with moderate daily use. The M505 provides an acceptable color screen for 90% of the applications. The shortfall is if you opt to use the M505 for pictures or intense gaming. There it falls short and you should look to the Sony or a PocketPC. For daily use as a PDA (datebook, contact list, etc.) it's a great choice.
i love this camera, it is light weight and perfect size. Pictures are clear, and i love the color accent option. i would highly recommend this item and the matching case. perfect combo.
This is exactly what I was looking for! It's the perfect size for my hand, and fits just fine into my laptop bag. The receiver fits right into the bottom of the mouse which is extreamly clever... I love that. I have never seen such a better value for an optical mouse like this one.The only thing that gets to me is that it's not exactly the same color as it appears to be on the computer screen. It's a little more navy than I expected, but I'm being extreamly picky here.It's also very very sensitive, which is both good and bad. I will have to get used to it, but I'd rather it be more sensitive than not enough.GREAT PRODUCT!!
Had no problems with set up as other reviews suggusted. Second paper tray is need for checks, the manual feed slot only takes one piece of paper at a time, would be better if it held more.
I was very disaapointed in my hair dryer. After two weeks of usage the button for the retractable cord broke and NOW THE CORD DOES NOT RETRACT. This is the main reason I bought this hair dryer. I am very DISAPPOINTED in the product. Linda Slocum
Ordered these OEM batteries when another online vendor failed to deliver knock-offs. In the end received both. Amazon shipment fast a well packaged. COnsidering the small price difference go with the Panasonics and you'll be happy.
These earbuds are actually very good! They have a nice sound to them, and the cancel out almost all sounds around you, so its pretty much just you and you're music when you have them in. Just a great pair, for a great price!
I've had this cooler for three years. The first year was great - it was soft, and powerful enough to cool my laptop even when playing video games (and my laptop overheats when not running anything).However, after 1 year it became very loud and its power diminished noticeably. I kept it since I grew to ignore the constant hum, but it gets louder over time and is now extremely irritating. Also, the wire became very inconsistent - it does not connect unless the wire is completely straight. Lastly, the inside gets very filthy (probably explaining the loss of effectiveness).So, overall, if you purchase this item, do not expect it to last much more than a year.
I recently bought a Motorola Q, it has some internal memory, but not nearly enough. I picked up a 2GB Mini-SD card, and BOY is it nice. Too bad they don't have a 4GB version yet. I encoded my 40 Year Old Virgin DVD to DiVX, with great quality, and it only took about 450 megs on the card (about 1/4th of the space) and threw on tons of mp3's, my nintendo emulator with games, and installed a bunch of smartphone apps. Still having space left. You could EASILY fill this bad boy up without trying too hard, but it gives a whole lot more space then the 50 or so megs the phone has free when you get it (motorola Q) would also be excellent in any device that takes Mini-SD cards.
i m a danceri used and broke 1~2 headphones or earphones per season during ten years. so i start to give up and try to buy some cheaper things to instead my high-quality headphones...when i saw it i choose for the brand is not bad and price so cheap, so that i bought 3 of them. just one day order and another i get them...i know it not a prefect sound quality! i will give it like 3 stars and half for sound quality..honesty, some around $200 headphones just similar quality as this one. i think Philips, Logitech and Coby need ashamed for it~they make so many headphones were not worth for the price they gave...especially, some cheaper brands same price compare this one. u ll say...OH, MY GOD...OMG...it is very good and longlife...it s very comfortable...i always use headphone more than 3 hours each day, i know how bad the wide scale hurt my ear and head(such like $300 n up....heavy and looks so professional, some of them may not~)BTW!i really want to say it is very worth for the price, but if u really need a prefect thing... PLZ, go to look for others or just buy one professional speakers/sound equipment set! wat u want the five dollars for?
I just got my Panasonic SA HE100 Home Theater Receiver today. I was able to set it up in about a half hour. I remembered reading the complaints about the remote on/off control. I seemed to have the same problem until I figured out what was going on. The on/off for the tuner works fine but you have to be in the &quot;Tuner/Band&quot; mode for it to operate on the Tuner a.k.a. Home Theater Receiver. If any of the other modes....TV, DVD, CD, Tape etc are selected you can only turn off or on that item. If you are pointing the remote at the Tuner and it happens to be in the TV mode you can not turn off the Tuner.I will write a more complete review in the future after I get to use my system for awhile.
I have taken 3 trips with the GPS c550,Going there is horrible.On all 3 trips.the unit took me thru the boondocks,example,on my way to the Poconos.it sent me thru every small town and back country road in PA to get there.when all it had to do was put me on the highway 80e.On the way back.it put me on 80e.Going to Maryland,again i had to endure every small town and side road,and again it took me on the highway back.I have learned this is a bug in the c550 and most garmin units.it just avoids highways going to a destination,and uses them on the way back.Also,having just one waypoint in a $800 unit is crazy.garmin needs to update this asap.also the unit when on the awful windshield mount moves on its ball socket after every turn or rough road,and i constantly have to reajust it.annoying as hell and i dont know how garmin is gonna fix this disaster.plus,despite reports of its working under heavy skyscrapers,it says "unable to locate sateliites" whenever i am in Manhattan near tall buildings.I would not buy this unit until garmin gets the bugs out.and it LEARNS to use highways going and coming.
Man, I couldn't believe it worked so well. Thank you so much for the reviews everyone. I normally don't leave reviews but I was compelled to since most of my decisions are based on the reviews posted online. Thanks again. Great price and great product.
***** UPDATE: Yesterday I received a replacement camera from the Vice President for Customer Operations at PureDigital. It worked perfectly, exactly as advertised, right out of the box. There wasn't even any software to install. I plugged it into my PC, sent email, posted the movie online (the first time I've done this!) -- and it was all foolproof and nearly automatic. Very impressive convenience.So now I'd have to agree with most reviewers and give this product -- and this company -- five stars! Thank you, PureDigital.*****=========================================ORIGINAL REVIEW:I've been a gadget freak for more than 50 years. This is probably the worst product I have ever bought. I got it yesterday and I'm returning it today.The good news: It's as simple as dirt. So I can't imagine any problems due to "operator error."But from the moment I pried it out of its shell, nothing performed as advertised. I turned it on and got a Welcome screen. Nothing else. Turned it off and on, removed the batteries -- I ended up doing this stuff every time I had a problem -- and got the recording screen.I recorded. It didn't get saved. I started over. It wouldn't turn on -- screen flashed for about 1/10 second is all. I fussed with the batteries some more. I let it sit a minute. I got a recording screen. It locked up. Wouldn't start again. Etc., etc., etc., repeating all this for about 15 minutes trying everything I could think of. Even read the manual (I'm a Technical Writer, so I like to read those things.) There's not a lot you can try with this thing -- it's so simple. I can't see how it could go wrong. But it did. A different symptom every time.I'd read a lot of reviews -- mostly raves -- so I'm sure this was just a fluke. Your mileage may vary, and I hope it does. As for me, this has shaken my confidence in the product. I'm going to see what Aiptek has.== PT
Although the flash drive seems fine for data storage, in less than a week attached to my keychain the plastic broke, making it useless for keeping private data with me at all times.
This product is excelent. Installation was simple as it came with all the tools and instructions required to complete that task (took me 1hr).
I purchase these cuz the front dash speakers of my jeep died i was still using the originals :p these fit perfectly on the original space of 4x6" and the sound is the bes thing just what you can expect from Audiobahn after hearing these i also change the speaker in the back for Audiobahn and addedd a 10" subwoofer it just cant get any better.
I have this case for the E5c and it is a perfect fit. Small, with a relatively firm construction to protect the expensive headset while in the pocket, gadget bag or brief case. It helps to gently coil the headset in small loops starting with the two earplugs first. I can store my cell phone adapter plug inside as well.
This line of knives are the best I have ever had. For the price you can't go wrong with any of these knives. I also own 3 1/4" and 4" paring knives, 8" and 10" chef's knives and a bread knife from this company. They are all great, but the 6" is my favorite. It fits well in my hand and is perfect for slicing or chopping vegetables. Makes cutting through potatos like cutting through soft butter. I like the 8" for cutting up chickens. The paring knives are a dream for peeling apples and pears. An occational swipe across a shapening steel keeps these knives like new.
Works great with the factory radio system. Very easy to install if you know how to get to the back of your factory radio. It is a lot easier having the XM built into the factory radio instead of using an external tuner. I had it installed in my 2005 Chevrolet Impala LS and used the steering wheel controls and radio presets flawlessly.
I got totally swindled from Adorama on this one!I paid for the product ($2.50) and then I found later that a $48.00 shipping fee was added to my credit card.I tried to stop shipment and get a refund the very same day but was told it was too late.I ended up paying over $50 for this $2.00 sample item!!BEWARE!
Extremly reliable drive, good for burning multiple cds and playing dvds. Didn't really cause me a problem. Only problems that existed came from the OS (windows ME uggh!). So, all in all this is a reliable and worthy purchase at a good cost.
This is a great deal. The memory card is fast, it worked with both of the cameras I tried it in Lumix DMC-LZ7 and the Nikon S550. The reader is very convenient, has a nice case and clip for storing in my computer bag. Very handy for trips.
Expensive, complicated and even with email company help and my comcast cable guy, we could only manage to get it to turn on the TV.. Nothing else. I'm not a tech whiz, but I'm not stupid either. Unless your a sharpie or an intellectual giant, save your money on this thing..Ted EvansCape May, NJ
I recently bought the Plantronics LS1 headset because of poor experiences with the microphones of other 'noise-canceling' headsets I had tried. The LS1 was much better in that respect, and shows more attention to detail than most. The volume control and microphone mute, plus a comfortable headband attest to that. It has one serious flaw, however, in the speaker sound quality. If the volume is set more than moderately high, it is obvious that the speakers are being over-driven. Poor voice quality is the result, and don't even think about using this headset for gaming or listening to music. The quality just isn't there. Even a ($) ... 'noise-canceling' headset sounds better, though it won't stand up to the LS1 in other important ways.My one reservation with this product is that it isn't built much more sturdily than any dirt-cheap headset you could find, though the LS1 is more than twice as expensive as the cheapies. I don't expect spring-steel for ($), but it just doesn't look like it will hold up to much abuse. Time will tell.Overall I would say that if they just used slightly better speakers I would feel much more satisfied, but it's still a good buy.Update: 2006. I've since discovered Sennheiser headsets, which are both reasonable in cost and of superlative quality compared to any other brand I've tried. They're so good, I've sworn I'm listening to my JBL speakers at times.Some of the Sennheiser models have nice touches like cord jacks that plug into each ear cup, so you're more likely to disconnect them accidentally than you are likely to rip them out. Of course this means they can be replaced, too.
Excellent headsets. Great design. Very sharp looking. Good Audio Quality. Perfect length. Tends to occasionaly get caught on obstacles if you are not careful but for the price I would highly recommend this excellent product by Sony.
I have had this projector for about 6 weeks now. I have it projected onto an Elite matte white screen in a darkened basement. Image is bright and clear, even if a lamp is on. Infact I don't really see much difference between low lamp mode and standard lamp mode so I keep it on low.I use my PC to do everything on. Initially I connected via DVI to HDMI with success, although some games didn't show up as having the suitable resolution 1280 x 720mm. I used TheaterTek and FFDShow to upscale reg DVDs and the picture is sharp. You can use Zoomplayer too.I also purchased the Xbox 360 HD DVD player and hooked it up to the PC via USB and to the projector via VGA and the picture was even better - the 1080i source was downscaled to 720p very well and even my wife was impressed. Beauty about using a PC is I can use my 7.1 channel sound card.The menu controls are easy to use and offer good adjustments of color/contracts/gamma etc, although default settings are fine. You can also adjust vertical and horizontal position of screen.I have my projector on a coffee table and sit about 15ft back. Throw is about 18" from the floor.I imagine projecting onto a 150" screen would be fine as it seems to throw out enough lumens.I noticed that when I switched to using the VGA connection all my games showed a greater range of resolutions, strange - but that is great news. My games look good now, not as detailed as my LCD monitor but it is good to play on the large screen.My Pc makes more noise than the projector- very quiet.I would recommend this projector whole heartedly
i really think that 3&quot; mp3 cd players are an almost ideal mp3 player as they can be quite small and quite inexpensive, but i've had three of this model so far and all have had the LCD either be defective right out of the box or within two days of use. plus it would be nice if this player was a little smaller. but unlike a full-size portable cd player, this fits in your pocket quite well. and 3&quot; cd's are quite a bit cheaper than virtually any other form of memory expansion, and cd-rw discs work great. the skip protection seems ok, but it would be nice to have a hold option so that you don't accidentally bump the player and affect the play. the pouch with belt clip is nice, but i would rather have a clip as part of the player as i don't generally wear an actual belt. i can't wait to find the right 3&quot; mp3 cd player, but without a working LCD, this one is not quite it.
This is a good product and pretty much works right out of the box. If you have a simple network configuration you can have this running in minutes. However, if your network swerves to the complicated side of the road and your not an expert; get one. There is no help in the box.
For the price you cant beat the quality, I bought this for my wife's small desk and it fit perfectly w/ plenty of room to spare, and w/ the integrated sound I cleared out the old speakers. Image quality is great have had no problems playing games on it. The only thing that could improve here is the same price w/ 19"in.
I bought this TV 5 years ago for around $700. It is a great TV, until recently. I haven't had any problems with the audio. The picture quality was crystal clear, even at 15 feet away where I normally view it. The DVD player is really frustrating and I would suggest staying away from TV/DVD combos period. The DVD will freeze or skip in the middle of the movie. This TV recently had a bad main board in it, which from reviews on the internet I find is normal for this TV. TV Repair est. was around $310. I will do it myself for $70, but the repair man told me to always stay away from LCDTV/DVD players because he always gets calls on them freezing or going bad. He told me to save some money and replace the main board on my own and he showed me how to do it. So this is a great TV, but you may have to do a little maintenance to it occasionally. Another downside, there is only 1 HDMI port. So you have to choose which device you want HDMI?? Blue ray or cable box?
I just got this camera so I haven't used it to much but my old camera had such a slow response when I took a picture that I missed a lot of shots.This is much faster. I also like the large viewing screen. I have to set down and read all the options and instructions because it has many great options. I am glad I purchased this camera.
These glasses are wonderful. They have excellent range, are very bright and have a wide field of view. They are small and compact. The eye rubber guards twist to retract and expand making the binocular even more compact and durable. The main finger focus in the center of the glasses is knobbed to give you easy control while focusing on objects and you can lock it to your set focus. The right eye focus turns and clicks into place so your right eye focus is always set to your individual need. It is an absolutely wonderful set of glasses and very durable.
This is such a fun camera. Quick and easy to learn and use. My son bought one last summer before coming home and I fell in love with it. Had to have one for myself. Now my Mom and Sister have bought one, too. It make great pictures and is so easy to use. I would buy this camera again in a heartbeat. Takes better pictures than more expensive cameras that my friends and family have. I bought a SD card that has a USB connection contained in it and it makes it so easy to download pictures to your computer.LOVE IT!!!
it works very good and it's super responsive I really like this mouse but how everyone else said it falls a bit short due to not having a off button but other then that it seems like a sturdy mouse I hope it lasts me for a good while.
I have this DVD players married to a Samsung DLP Television connected via a DVI Cable. The picture is stunning. Re-watched the Matrix and Gladiator, saw detail that was not apparent on a normal (non-progressive) DVD player. This is the closest thing I have seen to film. When the source is purely digital such as "Finding Nemo", the picture quality is actually better then at the theatre! The only reason I don't give 5 stars is the cheap remote.
I bought this printer along with the duplexer and it has been a great printer for over a year. Cartriges last longer than HP and are easy to refill (no chips required) so printing costs are extremely low. This was the absolute best value in a duplexing color printer, with Postscript3, ethernet and USB. The printer came with 1 year on site service! The only thing I have against it is that it is a little loud when starting.
Works well either in Stereo or Mono mode. Permits user to compensate for weakness in either ear with separate volume adjusters. Works well with iPod Shuffle without drawing down battery prematurely.
This binoc is OK for my purposes but I expected more for my money. Previous reviews led me to expect better optics. Large area around circumference of viewed area is not in focus when focused on an object in the center of the viewing area. Also loses clarity in low light (early/late in the day).If you intend to use for serious viewing, recommend you look into higher quality (and expense).
many options you can use for this camera. like black and white photos, color photos, etc. also has a recording function., picture takes about 2 seconds to take so no one can move during that time. there are different settings for each different type of picture you could take. all in all, its a good camera, with good quality.
Like I said, this is all I could ask for in a laptop. the battery life is great. The centrino processer is faster then a pentium 4 (of which i've had 2 previous). Size is great. I would wish for a higher resolution display... but this one is good, if high res is needed an external moniter can be bought. Overall tihs is the best, of four, laptop I've owned. You can actually play games, which you can't on most laptops and run graphics intensive programs.All in all, a very good choice.
I bought this excellent Pioneer DV-343 player for family use at Christmas 2001. It was easy to hook up and set up, worked the first time, and has worked ever since. I was infuenced by customer reviews that noted some cheaper and more expensive players rating higher with videophiles would sometimes stop or skip when using rental DVD disks. My unit has played new, used, rented, loaner, and library disks (DVD, CD-ROM, CDW, and CD-RW) without fail, always giving a first rate experience. The picture is crisp, clear and true on my Sony Trinitron. The sound quality is terrific through my Sony receiver and JBL theater monitor speakers (even without monster cable connections). I'm buying a second unit today for the bedroom.
I purchased this product as a Christmas present and everyone ended up disappointed. Here are my findings. 1. The reception is terrible terrible terrible ! Radio was unable to pick up a clean signal from a variety of major local FM stations. 2. You can barely make out the time on this thing, there is no backlit setting and this makes it almost useless as a clock radio. It's hard to imagine that a product that has so much going for it also has so much working against it. RCA should fire the group responsible for this product making it to market. Very disappointing.
I had been using a direct cable connection with no problem whatsoever for about 1 month before I got a roomate and had to share the cable connection with him. We decided to use this Belkin Router and since installing it, my internet has cut out every day, sometimes twice per day. It requires a power cycle of the router, then works fine, but this is a royal pain!This router does not do the primary thing it is meant to do, and hence any positive qualities do not redeem it. Stick to another product for routing your cable/dsl connection.
This Drive is very cool. I installed the included pci card in a computer I built over 5 years ago and it works great.The only thing I don't like is there does not seem to be a way to control the hard drives "sleep mode" behavior. It goes in and out of sleep mode far to frequently; many simple tasks such as emptying the windows xp recycle bin are often delay several seconds due to this.Regardless, I still like the drive a lot.
this router is horrible. i have only had it on line for 2 days both of which it has had severe problems. 1st my pc doesn't see it, then when it does after many attempts of resetting the modem and router the pc links up with excellent signal but limited or no connectivity. now dlink wants me to pay to ship back their defective equip so they can replace it. i believe they should send a new 1 with a return shipping label at their expense after all it is a manufacturers defective piece of equip. i am still arguing with their non English speaking tech department. i wouldn't advise buying this product. if i do end up paying to send it back i will not go with another dlink product. i will go back to belkin which by the way i still have their router that hasn't failed in 2 yrs of service. my only reason for this purchase was updating my wireless from g to n with a new pc and router, thank goodness i still have the belkin g.
I bought this modem for use with my Linux box. I have been using Linux since three years ago but I couldn't connect to the Internet after my Actiontec Desktalk crashed. Now I'm on the road again using my Linux Mandrake 7.1 system. I tried several times to set it up without disabling the PnP feature, by testing it with isapnptools and setserial packages, but it didn't work. So I disabled the PnP feature and I was immediately on the road. If you want to use it with a dual OS system (Lin and Win) you will need to set it up manually under Windows, but after configure the jumpers properly you should have no problem. I am really satisfied with this purchase. The modem is really fast and the most important is I can use it under my favorite operating system.
The iPod came in great with everything promised and in great condition. I'm really glad I purchased from this buyer
Ordered two of these batteries and when I received them, one would not take a charge. The company did replace it but I had to pay the return shipping on the item that was defective.
I've ordered this type of cable in several different sizes over time and each time I'm not disappointed. The cables are very high quality and are extremely well constructed. They are built for the long haul. Awesome cable for the money. You won't be disappointed in this cable or any other "cables to go" products.
I have been using Zing camera covers for 20+ years now and I love them! They protect my cameras from moisture and when bumped, while not in their cases.I just bought my Canon 60D a new lens (18-135mm), therefore, my standard size Zing cover didn't fit anymore. I wasn't sure which size to get, so I gambled and bought the 510-102 Standard Zoom cover and it fit perfectly, like it was made for my camera and lens! I love the fact that there is velcro to attach the part that goes under the base of the lens (in the 501-102 Standard cover, you stretch it and the much shorter lens can go through it, which doesn't work with the longer lens, due to the stretch factor).
I purchased this lens about three months ago so I've had plenty of time to give it a thorough testing.Pluses:- this lens gives me nice sharp pictures from f/2.8 to around f/18- great soft bokeh at f/2.8- unlike the reviewer of June 2009, my lens DOES shoot at f/2.8 even when I am 2-3 inches from a subject at 1:1 macro- very solid construction. I had the lens roll off of my fanny pack about 4 inches to a gravel surface. Didn't bother it at all.- no perceptible lens creep (even pointed vertically down)unlike my Tamron 18-250.- nice price (I paid $439.00)Minuses:- the weird screw on lens hood!!! Sigma needs to really rethink this design.- the need to move my position not zoom the lens (oops! that's a minus on me for being too used to zoom lenses)On the strength of this lenses pluses, I am considering purchasing, at least, one other Sigma lens in the near future.I am a semi-professional shooting on a Canon 40D (soon to be 5D Mark II)
Yup, it will work on an older Pentium board; and, comes with the needed P4 connector. Even offers a SATA and a PCIE connection cable. Install is easy; and, it runs quietly, at least initially. After that, it doesn't run. This one did so only briefly; and, continually shut down, following the first cold boot, after install. Of course, it took down the PC, rendering it useless. Maybe you'll have better luck. Amazon made it right. Will look for a higher-power, P4 compatible power source.
The small storage drawer is nice to store notes in. Elevating the phone at an angle makes the display easier to read. Recommended for people with cluttered desks or who want more storage.
The Maxell NB-201 Stereo Line Neckband Headphones perform fine in every way except that they do not act well at receiving radio signals. For those who intend to use a headphone on an MP3 player with a radio, it is best to pass on this item.
I purchased these cables in connection with a new Toshiba DVD player, and it sure makes a difference in the audio quality over my old audio cables. If you enjoy high quality audio with virtually no distortion or interference, monster audio cables are a must.
After the screws fell out of my sansa (over time)and the battery lost, i thought i would have to buy a new one. I am glad i found this product. saved me over $100.
After much debate and research, I decided to purchase eight of these speakers for my home. I have been very pleased with their performance and the installation was a breeze.
This is an awesome router, once you get it set up properly... signal is good and the price is just right.The setup is another story...I had a lot of difficulty setting up my router. I followed the instructions exactly and was unable to receive the signal. I called customer support, and not only were they unable to help, but they offered to transfer me to a customer support group that CHARGED for help.In the end, I was able to unplug and replug the router to get it to work. Of course that was after various unpluggings and repluggings. Shouldn't customer support have been able to tell me this? And, in my opinion, customer support should not be pay-per-service for the initial setup. I had read many reviews of this router expressing the difficulty of setup, but did not realize how difficult it would be to diagnose the problem.All that said, now that it is set up, I am very happy with it. The signal works fine for me, but I never keep my computer too far from the router so I cant say that much about the signal. All in all, I am happy with it despite the frustration.
I was looking for a relatively inexpensive, easy to use camera and this one is. The photos are of good quality (not professional but good enough for the family photo album), it's very easy to use, and it's easy to download the photos to the computer. I would recommend this camera.
This is my second notebook and I bought this one mainly for the wireless network and it works great with my Linksys wireless-b router. (See my review on the Linksys BEFW11S4). The dvd is awesome. I have watched all my Pixar DVDs on this and Nemo disc is the best! If you looking for an all-around do-every thing personal notebook, I recommend this HP.RuShep
I have high-end Canon Lenses and originally installed Tifen UV filters on them. I don't really need UV protection, but put the filter on to protect the costly lens. I had been very disappointed in the quality of my pictures. They always seemed washed out and the color was flat. Sort-of like taking a picture through a glass window... I never used my lenses without a filter on them, so I never thought about the filter being an issue until I read some posts online about problems with Tifen glass filters. The more I researched, the light went off in my head. I did some test shots with the Tifen on and off. It was a night and day difference. My $1500+ lenses were not garbage after all. This is when I found out about B&W and the MRC Filter. I bought one and did a similar test. If anything, the photo is better with the B&W installed than it is without it. I was sold and ordered a B&W UVA/Haze with the MRC #10 coating for every lens I own. I will never shoot without it again. I learned my lesson the hard way. I hope by reading this you don't have to trash as many pics as I did. B&W's are costly, but so are the lenses you are installing them on. Don't cheap out when it comes to lens protection.
After receiving the HP Wireless Upgrade Printing kit, I have to say that I really like this product. It was fairly easy to setup with one notable but minor problem. The product arrives in a bubble package that requires the use of a scissors or other sharp instrument to unwrap the device. The installation instructions are very clear but here in lay the problem with the device. If the user is using Vista the software provided with the unit will not work, it is for Windows XP only, so access to the internet is required in order to go to the HP website and download the software for Vista. The wireless dongle provided with the upgrade kit only needs to be used to setup and connect the first time if the computer is already on a wireless network. If the upgrade kit is to included in a home wireless network then also check the knowledge base on HP's site to get the best instructions on how to use the unit for this additional installation. It will be necessary to reinstall the printer for each machine that is going to attach to the printer that is attached to the now wireless printer on the home network and the software that is provided with the unit has to be loaded on each machine. Here again if Vista is being used then the software will have to be downloaded to each machine running Vista in order to gain access to the device. The device works as described and performs quickly and efficiently. I would recommend this device to anyone wanting to have a wireless printer in their home wireless network. Just remember that if you are using a lot of the security features such as NIC filtering, etc. on your wireless network to include the wireless devices NIC address, etc.
I got this spindle specifically for an additional backup of my photos. From my previous experience with Verbatim DVDs I've gotten the impression that they are some of the most reliable recordable optical media that I've used, good enough for most of my archiving purposes. I chose these DVDs based on their Amazon reviews and ratings, and so far I have not been disappointed.Since I got them I've gone through about a dozen DVDs and have not had a single corrupt disk. I've burnt all of the DVDs on two of my Mac computers - one with an internal superdrive and one with an external USB-attached superdrive. I've tested the burned DVDs on both my Mac and Windows computers, and they have all worked just fine.Overall, these are very solid DVDs. No optical media will hold your precious data forever, but these DVDs will probably keep it safe for as long as there are DVD drives out there, and quite possibly much longer. In general for backup purposes I recommend having at least two different options - a dedicated external HD and some optical media. And for the latter I in general recommend Verbatim products.
They send me the 501HDV Bogen - Manfrotto 501HDV Pro Video Fluid Head with Quick Release - Supports 13.2 lbs instead of the old 501 model like the description and image you see in the page... Ok is and good head but the reason to buy from here and not in another place was to have the old model..Gonzalo
If you're planning on using this device with alternative firmware, be aware that this model (wl-520gu) has known USB port issues. It's unclear if the problem is hardware or software. Depending on what you want to do, you may or may not encounter problems; for example, printing and usb disk access seem to work for most folks, but I could not get my USB 3G/EVDO aircard working for an internet connection. I tried various versions of openwrt, dd-wrt, and koppel(USB 3G enabled firmware based on ASUS source), with similar results. Info about the USB issue(s) can be found via your favorite search engine.If you're planning on using the router for printing, be sure to make sure your printer is supported on the Asus site. It does raw pass-through printing - there is no queue (not cups based). Giving this 3 stars because it seems pretty decent as a wi-fi router otherwise.
The best part about this lens is definately the price, and don't let it fool you, Images look great until you start pixel peeping (the art of zooming into 100% and looking for defects such as chromatic abberation, etc) If you have photoshop, and a canon EOS body, you should be able to make some great images with this lens.
Wow, I've had this mouse for about 9 months, and it just ran out of batteries! And I use my system about 10 hours a day, as I'm a Software Engineer. My husband had replaced the batteries in his Logitech Optical, 3 times, while my Intellimouse was still chugging away on the same batteries. As far as the other reviewer stating that the mouse buttons aren't configurable, if you don't need to configure the buttons, this mouse is great! It feels so comfortable in your hand. The one negative comment is that I often accidentally click the mouse button on the left side of the mouse, because it's not in the best position. I've learned to compensate for this though.
The 605 looked nice the few minets it work, the first thing I did when I got it was to install the firmware update, after that it no longer worked. I've returned it to amazon just waiting now for my refund. Took seconds to buy but I probably won't see my money back for weeks. From all the reviews Archos is not a good product and if you have to deal with Archos customer support it seems your really going to regret buying one.
First of all...I bought this as a blemished (return) from Amazon for a hundred dollars off the retail. It's not the exact model I was looking for, but the feature set was comparable, so I took a chance. There were no blemishes...it was new. Not sure if this is typical for Amazon's blems, but that made my decision to buy easier.If you're looking for a small bag, look elsewhere. This thing is large.Padding is good. I feel safe storing my laptop and camera gear in the bag for ground transport. I would not check this bag on a plane. Padding aside...there are a lot of snag points, tie-downs, and cords that will get hung if this bag is not stored in another bag -like a canvas duffel. Carry-on is your best bet on a plane -I haven't tried to carry-on commercial, but I think it's just small enough to make it. Check up on this before you buy if carry-on size is important to you.Carrying as a backpack is alright. It's a large bag. If you're used to smaller backpacks this one might be a surprise the first time you load it up. Check it out at your local gear store to make sure it's the size you need/want to carry.Some people have been concerned that the wheels (which aren't covered up) would dig into your back. I have not encountered this problem when carrying this bag. Great thing about the backpack straps is that they tuck behind the main padding that touches your back. They have a kind of carabiner latch to keep them in place when rolling is preferred to carrying on the back. Being able to stuff these away is another great feature. Only thing that would be better would be a cover that came over the padding -to keep it clean. The padding for your back is comfortable enough -even with large loads.Rollers are great. If you've got a lot of gear to bring into a shoot or a long distance to walk on a paved path they can be helpful. I find them to be of good quality -like everything else in this bag.One thing I don't like...the handle is a single-pole handle. I can't balance another bag on top of this one when traveling. LowePro makes a dual-handle roller that might be up your alley if this is an important feature for you. I'd like to be able to stack bags, so this is one concern for me.There's a holster for tripods centered on this pack. You can get two legs in the holster, then strap it in. I've had success using this. Nice addition.Another great travel feature can be found when opening the main compartment. There are straps with buckles that keep the compartment from coming open when not intended.One feature that is missing is the travel locking feature on other bags. You'll need a locking solution of your own to prevent entry.I don't find the waist-band to be useful/comfortable/necessary. It stays tucked away. If I needed a belt, I'd need one that was more padded than the one provided.Storage space is large, but not as large as non-rolling trekkers. You're going to give up a little space in this bag where the wheels are...it's not as deep near the rollers, so some lenses won't fit in those compartments as easily as the other trekkers. There's still room to spare with my 70-200 mounted on the body and stored in the center section. I didn't try putting the Sigma 120-300 2.8 (recently rented) in this bag, but I think that might have been a tighter fit depth-wise. Probably would have fit. I'm sure the lens would have fit length-wise. If you pack long telephoto, you'll want to find a review that's commented on these specifically. Wish I could help more on this front.As with all LowePro AW packs, you get a great rain cover. 'nuff said.There's a great zippered pouch included with the bag that can be used for just about anything. I put all my flash radio triggers in the pouch (4 alienbees with a transmitter) and have a lot of room left in the pouch. It easily tucks into one of the lens sections in the main compartment.Zippers are designed to keep things out of your bag...but this design sometimes makes it more difficult to close the bag. Not bad, just not always as smooth as I'd expect from a bag in this price range.Flash card holder in the laptop compartment...plenty of room for your cards.I'd like to have a little more room in the laptop compartment for power cables and accessories. It can be a little tight if you've got an otherwise full bag, but it's certainly manageable. Use the main compartment for accessories if need be. This outer laptop compartment is relatively flat and somewhat constrained compared to some other bags.I've got plenty of room to spare. I should give you a point of reference. Here's what I typically pack:Canon 5D w/battery grip70-200 2.8 w/tripod collar24-70 2.817-40 4.050 1.4430EX580EXST-E2 Flash Transmitter4 Radio Triggers & radio transmitter2 Light Stand Umbrella AdaptersGels, cloths, cables, batteries, chargers, remote, etc10ft 120VAC Power cord (clamped to outside)Sony Vaio SZ 13.3" w/Power Adapter and mouseEasily got room for a couple more flashes/lenses or another camera body.Have room for a clipboard, folder, or other flat items in the laptop compartment.Overall:I think this is a great bag if you need rollers and backpack with a good bit of space. I wouldn't recommend this for larger studio flash heads -depth of the bag- but it's excellent for a wedding setup or speedlite-based real-estate photography. Shooters who need fast access to their camera will probably be more satisfied with a more-accessible main compartment (lots of latches on this one). You could get by with a smaller bag if you specialize...but if you're looking for versatility of transport and function, this bag fits a lot of markets. Give it a try before you buy.
RCA AH14100SN 100 Ft. 14-Gauge Speaker Wire Watch out.. It may not suit your needs. It is not copper wire so if you are installing it anywhere that will require bends it may end up breaking on you. The description does not say that it is aluminium wire.. In my case it was not even Copper Clad wire. Also it was not even 100 ft long (more about 60 ft). Description of item is lacking or quality is going down on the product.
I give this one 5 stars. The sound is truly amazing. I couldn't believe the clarity on this 5.1 system. Whether I'm playing a video game or just listening to music on my computer, these speakers make me feel like I'm truly there in the action. The one thing I love about these speakers are that you can "plug and play." It can be plugged into virtually any device that produces sound like an MP3 player and the sound quality is great. I would definitely recommend this company to others and I would buy from them again!!
very happy we have had it for over 1 year. bought thru Amazon. excellent price, came on time . very happy.
This had to be one of the easiest things I've ever installed in my life. You follow the "big" layout of the system, and you are rocking. I'm going to buy the 2nd tray as it will be so nice to be able to have two paper sizes automatically. That's the only thing I'd complain about......that it wasn't possible to buy this option in the store. Printing is fast, faxing is great, the coping is awesome and the scanning works too! It's so nice to buy a product where all of the features actually work.
Awesome labeler. The text window on the PC makes it super simple to generate labels of any size in any font. Lots of automatic features make it a no brainer.
What can I say about RJ45 connectors except they worked! And the price was right. I will definitely buy more here next time.
I recently purchased a Harmony 880. I tried to set it up and the instructions do not make any sense. I finally got through to their support people and have been on the phone with them the past 3-4 nights for at least 2 hours each night and no one has been able to get this to work. They have Tier 2 help but you must threaten to kill someone( just kidding???) before they will put you through to them, and then you will be on hold again.Save yourself a lot of aggravation. 3 remotes are a nuisance but nothing is as bad as this
My wife and I wanted something simple that we could use to play our iPOD on the bedroom. We had two conditions: it had to sound good and it had to be fairy small. After a bit of initial research it came down to these or the Bose Companion 3's. At less than 1/2 the price of the Bose it wasn't too tough to make the final choice.The sound on these is really good, better than you'd expect from speakers this size and certainly better than you'd expect for the price. It took a bit of fiddling around to get the best settings but once we did the sound was great. One hint for anyone getting these for an iPOD: turn the volume on the iPOD all the way up. This makes a huge difference in the quality of the sound you'll get.If you don't the sound will be a bit muddy.Our only complaint is that these things look ridiculous. What were the designers at Klipsch thinking? Maybe they appeal to some random, techno-geek, gamers but I can't help believe taht 99% of the folks out there would hate the look. Oh well, at least they're small enough to hide away fairly easily.
Technology never stops moving forward, I guess. This little gadget is awesome! Slightly thicker than an iPod Nano but still tiny, it supports music AND video (not to mention FM), has a cool interface, comes with a protective case and is the price of an iPod. I am stoked!
I was surprised at the size of this thing. I had a 92" 4:3 aspect projector screen before and thought this would only be a few inches longer. But forgot to take into account that it would be a 16:9. It took up a lot more space than what I originally planned for. I was a little worried about the warping that a lot of people were complaining about the edges rolling out or in but there is none such thing which would be noticeable. All in all, the gain of 1.1 and the sturdy build for the price point of $159 is too good to be true. !!! One happy customer.. Thanks Amazon!!!Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio-120in - Black
Not too bad. They are all straight shots so far, and 10 bucks for 36 is insane. I would recommend these to anyone.
I returned the new cd player immediatly after i connected it to the amplifier.That was on the day I received the player from Googol Shop in July. It had a clicking noise.The seller, Googol Shop acknowledged receiving the player and stated they would have Pioneer Center check the player . That was in July. Here we are near the end of September and they have still not sent me a new player or refunded my purchase amount.I e-mailed Googol Shop on the 20th but have not received a reply.I bought Pioneer as I have all there audio products and never had a problem. This new cd player was replacing one that I gave to my nephew for his college dorm in July.
It took me a very long time to finally decide to get an MP3 player due to the many options that I have. However, I'm very glad that I waited this long to decide to get the Creative Zen Micro. I think I got the best deal as far as features, quality, and cost. I especially got a $50 automatic rebate from a "huge, electronic store" (which I won't mention here) and I can't be any more happier. I can't believe that there are still stores that are selling the 5GB for almost $200, and I got a $50 rebate for the 6GB which is much less (cost-wise) than the 5GB! I've had the Zen Micro for about a month now and I'm loving it more and more so I'm doing a review here for all of you. I definitely recommend this to everyone.FEATURES that I like:*The equalizer. It's great to have an equalizer that you can customize and it has a 5-band one. Also, it has a bunch of preset EQ from rock to pop to disco, jazz to classical, etc.*Search for playlists, artists, genres, album, etc.*It tallys the most popular tunes that you play. Everytime you play a song, it adds a "1 count" to it. You can even view how many times a song is played so you can even cheat! :-) The DJ function lists the TOP 20 songs :)*It has a "play mode" to shuffle (random). Shuffle works within whatever playlist you are in, or shuffle EVERYTHING. I love this!*It has an FM radio and it can automatically scan every available radio station wherever you are located. Hey, that *other* MP3 player doesn't have one! :-)*You can bookmark 10 of your favorite songs.*The Zen Micro works very well with Realplayer Jukebox. It's so easy to copy songs from Realplayer to the Micro by just "dragging and dropping" playlists or songs.*It has an onboard microphone for recording memos/notes to yourself like a voice recorder.*It has an organizer with calendar, tasks, contact to synchronize with Creative Sync Manager.*It can be used as a removable external disk drive.FEATURES I don't like much:*The touch pad was way too sensitive when I first got it. After getting used to the sensitivity of the pad, it's not much of an issue anymore. You WILL get used to it in about 3 days or so. You can change the sensitivity to LOW if you'd like, though.*The bass on the sound isn't too great. The volume is loud, but the bass is something that needs to be improved on the next upgrade.Overall, I'm very happy with the Creative Zen Micro despite of the 2 negative things I said above. It's very worth the money I paid for and it has more features that anyone can expect in an MP3 player. I highly recommend it!
I have a small designstudio in the Netherlands, and sometimes it is very hectic and disorganised, my paper 'PDA' failed bigtime, so I got myself a visor. After 3 months of use I must say it is the best buy of this year. I also pre-ordered the snap in MP3 player from innogear and I got my Gotype-keyboard for use in bouncy public transport. I must say, since I have this gadget my life is pretty organised, Things I do not need anymore: my travel clock whith alarm, my diary, my gameboy, my notebook, my agenda, my cooking timer and my pocket-torch. In the future I hope I can loose my portable cdplayer and my small digital camera.Further more, since a few weeks I can browse the internet using my irda port with my siemens s35i mobile phone and check my email while I'm on the road....4 minor disappointments: At handspring they do not sell a 2MB color version of this device, my screen became a bit loose after I dropped it once (but it still works), the screen is not as bright as de palmIIIe, if you use it frequently the battery's will last 4 weeks max.Note: If you really want to use the full power of the visor you must have a connection to the internet to get the software you like on it. (and there is a lot to choose from but, BE CAREFULL INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE!!!)
I bought 4 of these I thought I needed to put the bulbs in both socketsOne did just fine and it really works great.SEES IN TOTAL DARKNESSWhat a relief, I feel so much more secure since I bought thisand I saved a lot of money by not having Brinks put their cameras in the house and outside.Now I will know if anyone is around the house or messing with my car in the driveway.The police in my area love it too.
I mostly use my printer to print out homework, but when i have a nice picture from my digital camera, i am very glad i bought this printer, seeing how i can just plug the card into the printer and it prints with increadible detail.I took a picture of a famous place in mexico and i had the same one in a travel book, printed it out on this printer, and it looked exactly like the one in the travel book.Scince i upgraded to windows xp, it was pain to update the drivers seeing how you have to download 3 files, but other then that this printer is great....if there is one thing to complain about it's the price, but if you can get over that, you can keep this printer for years. Mine is going on 3 this christmas i think.~hope this helps
Epson PictureMate Snap 4x6 Photo Printer is a great little printer that produces very nice quality photos. It is easy to use and very easy to take with you when you are on the road.
It's awesome. I bought this for my Dad who travels a lot. Now he can actually watch the cable tv he pays for every month where ever he goes! At home, the picture streams perfectly. No lag, nice picture, and easy to setup. When you're away from home, it just takes a few seconds to buffer then you're good to go. He also has a Palm Treo 700 that I installed Sling Mobile on and he was watching the NFL playoffs on his drive down to D.C.! It does take a little longer to buffer on your cell phone but once it optimizes, it's great! I would recommend this to ANYONE! Worth way more than the intial one-time cost to buy!
I got these speaker mounts to do my rear speakers. They're 4lbs 8oz each as I weighed them on my digital kitchen scale. The mounts are rated at 8lbs so I figured they would work. Unfortunately they kinda do not work. I mounted them to the wall and immediately the mount's elbow joint just flopped down and not the the angle it was set at. It is not in the manual but you can take the caps off the elbow joints and tighten them with the provided hex wrench. I did not realize that at first and though I would have to return them as being bent over is a terrible angle. The only problem then is that there are built in angle locks. So if you want it to be at a certain angle but have to tighten it, you might not be able to set them at the angle you want as it will want to slide to one side of the latch.This was very frustrating as this feature is not in the instruction manual. And unless you look close you wouldn't notice the slight divot to remove the elbow caps.Since about half the rated weight makes mount just fall over it is hard to get your speakers to be at the same angle. So when you walk into the room from the side you can see them slightly slopped which is annoying.The other thing that I did not like is that unless you have a specific type of mount which is common in smaller satellite speakers you have to drill into the back of your speaker to attach the mount. The instructions give you the great advice to not drill through the component side as you can damage your speaker. Since everyone can see through solid wood boxes it is very easy to see if you are going to drill through something important or not. It's kinda scary as the crews are quite thick and about 1 inch long. My speakers had wall hangers and I tried mounting them to that but it did not feel secure as it was meant to just have a nail in the wall and you hang it from that.Overall these things do not feel very secure. If you had even lighter speakers than half the rated weight it might feel better.The other frustrating part is that the hardware (screws, bolts, spacers, etc) are in a long plastic bag with each part in it's own compartment. The bad part is there are labels on all of the parts which do not correspond with anything. For example there is a #8x06 wood screws. There are 5 screws in that pouch. In the instruction guide it states there are 5 WMS5[05] screws or 2 WMS3 [05] screws corresponding to which product you purchased. The screw picture has a labeling of 8 x 3/4 on the screw diagram and not all of the parts have this sub label. The instruction guide then refer to this part as [05] (as well as the other parts are various [01] to [13]). There is then another screw pouch that is #12x06 wood screw which has a similar diagram and there are 10 of. So you then have to look carefully to see which screw # matches which sub label to then figure out which square bracket number part the directions refer to.I don't get why on the pouch they did not label each one with the square bracket part number as well since that's how the directions refer to them exclusively. For the most part it's not that hard because most of the screws are greatly different in size. But there are 2 wood scres and 3 bolts that are of similar size and 2 of the similar sized bolts have the same quantity. And the diagram shows one of the bolts having a tapered tip which none of the bolts have.Another thing the outer packaging does not state is that you have to mount your speakers to a stud or ceiling joist. If I had the small light satellite speakers I would have never thought that would be a requirement. But they come with 2 inch long wood screws with instructions for mounting into cement walls. So be prepared to have to mount them there. You could get some of the sheet rock wall anchors but they may or may not fit through the holes for the wood screws.Finally it says you need a drill and you really do need it. The wood screws that go into the back of a non screw holed back speaker do not start into wood very easily. So a small pre-drill really helps. Additionally the giant 2 inch screws that go into the wall have to be pre-drilled. It recommends a 1/8in wood drill bit and a 1/4in drill bit for cement installations.
I was initially very pleased with this router, ordered May 2009 - I replaced an old netgear router that was dropping wireless and netflix and it fixed all the problems - for about two months.The power adapter that comes with it - AG2412-B - died after two months, verified with a multimeter. I ordered a replacement supply from a 3rd party vendor and now the router is working again, but it cost me $30.
I knew from my experience with SLRs years ago that a UV filter both filters out ultraviolet light and protects the lens, so when I made the jump to a DSLR (theCanon EOS 60D and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, along with an SD card I also purchased this UV filter.Here's how I look at it: it doesn't matter how good your camera or glass is if you put a cheap filter on the lens. All the light entering the camera has to go through the filter. Higher price doesn't always mean higher quality but in this case it does.If you've got a $10 filter on your $1000 camera (don't forget to include the cost of lenses, camera bag, flash, extra battery, books) take a few pictures with the filter and then without the filter. Compare the pictures, see if there's a difference.Of course, maybe you don't have a filter yet - then read what others have written about a cheaper filter. The best-selling 67mm UV filter at the time of this review is theTiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter. That filter is 1/3 the price of this filter, really not that much money considering how much the camera and lens cost. Some of the problems with the cheaper filter: ghosting (light reflected between the lens and the filter, due to lack of coating), filter arrived dirty, filter gets stuck on lens, lens cap doesn't fit.I'm completely happy with this filter - it fits great, it has no negative effect on the photos even when shooting towards point light sources, and the lens cap attaches very securely. If I had a fancy sports car I wouldn't put cheap tires on it - it's the same with my fancy camera. Why handicap it and degrade picture quality to save $30?
Through the years I have bought several of these radios as a gift for my mother. She loves listening to the radio and prefers to listen to it (rather than TV) as she does her chores around the house. The first radio broke after a fall on a tile floor after several years of daily use. After it broke, my mother told me to get exactly the same radio as she really liked it (and she had many others before this one).She loves it because1) Great reception no matter where she is in the house: bathroom, kitchen, yard, and so forth2) She mostly listens to AM radio, and not all radios give you good AM reception, this one does3) It is very light, so it is easy to carry around4) Takes 4 AAA batteries when the outlet is not handy (runs a long time on rechargeables) - great when cords are in the way or when there is a power outageI love this radio because she loves it, and I also love that such a good radio comes at such a reasonable price.
Maybe you dont use all the bottons it has, but it is very good because it works in any surface, it is very accurate and the shape is very comfortable.
no problems with product after 2 months, shipping was satisfactory.
As is apparent from all these reviews this is very versatile, lightweight and adequate bag that will carry everything you might need for a day's shooting of several hours duration, but the bag fits different people differently. For some they can go all day. For me the single strap becomes uncomfortable after a while on the one shoulder (I feel that the strap is not wide enough to distribute the load so it begins to bind after awhile). You will also need to play with the strap adjustments to position the bag for maximum comfort. While this bag carries an amazing amount of stuff in its main compartments and accessory pockets don't expect to take it on extended trips (take a Tamrac Expedition or similar bag that holds additional items you will need when traveling on such trips). So I bring it on short trips to Hawaii and take a different, larger bag to Europe for example. The advantage of the single strap is that you can quickly access your camera by simply swinging the bag to the front without taking it off. That works great for those sudden photo ops that arise while hiking or touring.Overall construction is excellent and should last for a long time. The weather seal is also good. I have mine loaded with a D300, three lenses, flash, charger, filters, storage cards, batteries and other items. There is still room left for more, especially the top compartment- room for a lunch and snacks.Bottom line, load the bag up and wear it before deciding if it will work for you. You may prefer a two strap bag instead.
I bought this cute device for my 12 yr. old and he loves it. We have taken this to family gatherings and they are amazed about how small and ease of use. "Where did you get it and how much?" questions. We didn't have any problems at all downloading, videos were excellent. This beats toting around other v-cameras and for the price you will not have any regrets.We are buying one for ourselves. Besides who records more than 30 min. anyway.
Great remote for the money. Easy to program.This remote operates my receiver, lcd, dvd and direct tv (satellite).The components are stored 50' from my counch in the kitchen pantry and this remote operates them all with out problems.
I initially bought this Philips cassette adapter from Walmart for 9 bucks, but it was horrible with the sound coming more from the left speakers. Then I saw the Belkin adapter with good reviews and only 3 bucks. I ordered it and received it very fast. The sound is awesome and worth every penny of it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone! This is money well spent.
This MS Notebook Optical Mouse 4000 is a welcome unit because it is hard for me to get used to the laptop's touch pad. We use this mouse all the time.I discovered that the laptop would not go into screen-saver mode whenever the wireless mouse is attached. So I just remove it to prevent screen burn-in when running a long app.
I ordered this product due to online reviews. It might be a good product and it might actually work BUT IT WON'T FIT/WORK ON MY 70MM CANON LENS! VERY DISAPPOINTED! THE PROCESS FOR RETURNING WAS THE MOST DIFFICULT I EVER HAD. I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHICH CAMERAS IT FITS AND WHICH IT DOESN'T! MANUFACTURER DOESN'T TELL YOU ON AMAZON EITHER AND I COULDN'T FIND IT ON THEIR WEBSITE. BEWARE!
I have had this camera for years. Ever since I bought this camera, I have routinely been complimented on my photos. When I look at the new Canon cameras and compare the technology and the price of these new cameras I am amazed. Obviously, I know we need to go forward and I am looking at the Canon SD880. If I could go backward, I would buy the same Canon SD20 that has accompanied me in my pocket for years. I am never without my camera as long as I have a pocket. I am still amazed at all of the features that you can take advantage of with the SD20.
This is a great little scanner and really works well. It is a little difficult to program at first but read the directions carefully and you'll be ok. The only negative thing I can say about it is the gawd awful looking NASCAR insignia on the front screen. It's not a sticker so you can't pull it off, but you can cover it with something. Why Uniden chose to put this on there is beyond me. IT LOOKS LIKE CRAP! Almost didn't buy this scanner because of it but decided to cover it up instead. Uniden, take note! Lose the NASCAR insignia or make it a sticker that can be removed. We are not all red necks! :-)
This recorder may be a good one for those who received an operable machine, but it turns out BuyAccessories will not back a defective product for an exchange. Our only option, if THEY decide to accept it, is to return it for only a portion of the money we paid for it. That policy, for a company that is represented through Amazon, is a terrible violation of basic consumer trust and makes me sorry I ever ordered. Find another source!
I use these a lot for the coax from my radio to keep down the noise lever. This one was manfactured very well
There are so many features, compared to your normal digital camera. You have the option of date/time, macro, red-eye reduction, distant view shooting, auto flash, fill flash, continuous shooting, digital output connector, video output connector, self timer, 3 modes of color (sepia, black &amp; white, and color and so much more! It has a rechargable battery, a big LCD screen and is very easy and comfortable to hold. The pictures come out so clear and if you don't like them, you have the option to erase them off the memory card and start over. I would recommend this camera to anyone who really enjoys taking pictures.
After getting these IM-390 earphones, I tried them against my buddy's higher price range Etymotic ER6i and similar priced Sony MDR EX71 earphones just to make sure I made the right choice. I'm pretty happy with my choice. Compared to the Sonys, the IM-390s are much cleaner with fuller base. Against the Etymontics, the sound comes out about equal. The Etymotics had slightly nicer base, but I still found the IM-390s sound cleaner. The Etymotics also have multi-prong foam eartips the kinda felt like they were invading your brain thru your eardrums. The IM-390s are comfortable over several hours of wearage.
Panasonic is a brand that usually means quality, leadership... and compatibility. Well, after I ordered the unit which matches my black phone perfectly, I discovered that the box does not show the name of the caller, only the number. I called my telco and verified that I had the caller ID + name service turned on and they advised that some caller ID boxes are not compatible with all telco equipment systems.So, I like the design, the features, with the only exception that it does not support caller ID name. A small advice from me: call your telephone company and ask for them to recommend a brand for compatibility reasons.
This is a good product for less money and it works but remember to tune it in right and fool with it!!! Takes maybe a week but once you get it tuned right I got over 150 ft reception. Now here is my tip...the headphones are just OK so I got a new Sony wireless 900 MHz RF 945RK hoping it would be better the headphones are but the Sony base does not work as well as the Advent so I just tuned my Sony headphones to the Advent base I get over 300 feet reception and have driven off with headphones on down the street..and they still receive over 300-500 feet amazing.Go with Advent base and Sony headphones ... or at least try it somehow they match well...go figure.SKI
I've seen some bad reviews on here, none of which the Ipod Mini deserves. I got mine for christmas (6 months ago) and it hasent broken since, ive even dropped it a few times with no case! I take mine everywhere. Everything about it is perfect, i love it, everybody should own one.
Good product for the reasonable price; after putting in the batteries found out, that you are not supposed to leave them in when not using this way.
The case does the job but is way too big and not something you will carry around with you. Should be flat enough that it at least could be stowed in a briefcase like computer bag.
this compatible toner work excellent on my Xerox xd120f, and the price is great, in comparison with the original one, and the results are equal.
ive had this receiver for 4 years and use it in the bedroom not the living room.its got all the connections i could want ,plenty of power,and is pretty easy to use.sound quality is ok in stereo and in 6.1 is is very good.there are some things i dont like about it but very little .i paid 160.00 for it new and cant complain .its been used 4 to 8 hours every day now for 4 years.sadly sony no longer makes it .i perfer 6.1 over 5.1 or 7.1 myself but were all differnt.
I've been using my HDMI cable for a few years now, and it's GREAT. Comparable products at Best Buy would be $30-40, so to get this THAT cheap is an absolute steal. You can't go wrong!
After returning a harness from a different seller ( thanks Amazon for a smooth return process!) I purchased this one for my 2011 Tundra with non-JBL radio. It worked perfectly.
they do not block out lows how do i know this is because after 2 weeks of having them they do not work no more total crap i say distorted like crazy as well take my word for it do not buy.
Very nice camera! I'm a little worried about touching the LCD preview screen and this camera doesn't quite fit right in my hands yet. Still this did not affect my rating! The pictures are good and the camera has many features for the price. The remote is a surprisingly handy extra. Wish it held more pictures, but if I buy a bigger compact flash card then that problem would be fixed as well! I am very impressed with the camera considering it's low price. A great buy.
I purchased this product to be able to bring work home. Although it is something I shouldn't do because home time should not be spent working. I am satisfied and pleased with the product. I am able to save my files and work on them at work, at home or on any computer because the flash drive is attached to my key ring. This drive is small and discrete and since it is with my keyring, I take it wherever I go. It also holds music files, so when I am working on my files I can listen to some of my favorite tunes.
I've been using this remote for a little over a month now and I'm still extremely happy with it. I can control my Hitachi LCD TV, digital cable box, Admiral VCR, Philips DVD, Onyko Surround sound and PS2 with one remote! I especially love the fact that you have there are 6 optional buttons you can customize for your specialized buttons on the other remotes and you can label each one as you see fit. It's also nice that those specialty buttons can be different for each activity you choose (watch TV, watch DVD, etc...). The only dowside is what most people complain about, the fact you have to use their web site and the cumbersome menus every time you want to change anything, but I'm still giving it 5 stars for it's versitility and price!
I purchased (2) of these items through Amazon. When we received the product, one was clearly defective and I didn't know how to proceed for a replacement, so I decided to just consider it a loss. However, my supervisor came to me and showed me where, on the package, it states a "limited lifetime warranty". Not knowing what that meant, he contacted Paladin Tools and they cofirmed their warranty claim and promptly sent us a replacement unit, at zero cost to us, including shipping. Needless to say, I am extremely impressed with this kind of product and service!
I ordered this item from Amazon.com because of the instant rebate and ink offer. I was FLOORED when I saw the quality of the pictures printed. This printer is so easy to use, I started printing in minutes. So far I have printed almost 100 pictures and it's still going strong.BUY this printer if you like taking and printing pictures.
Camera manufacturers seem to have forgotten the usefulness of the viewfinder these days, even on quite pricey models. Perhaps they live in lands where there is permanent shade, unlike the rest of us, who have to experience on-screen blindness due to glare. One solution would be a big black hood that we could throw over our head, like Victorian portrait photographers, but for those that might find that procedure ostentatious or impractical, another option is this nifty pop up shade.I leave mine permanently attached to the camera, folded flat, as it is quite slim, though the cover can be removed without affecting the adhesive base of the device. I'm on my second as I sat on the first. The hinged part broke, but it had protected the camera itself from damage, so it was a small price to pay.It can be permanently removed without leaving a trace, which is reassuring. It is a tenth of the price of an add-on viewfinder and often makes a dramatic improvement, though in strong light one can still feel the need for a hood. Overall, though, it is well worth the small investment.
I needed more usb ports for my laptop, and i also wanted to make sure it could power several devices efficiently. I currently have a portable 500gb hard drive, flash drive, 360 controller, and 2 phones connected and working.
This screen has a decent build and is in all clean. The unit itself is painted a shiny white metal and only weighs around 17-20 pounds. You should note that the bracets to mount it don't have the little metal hinges that allow one to universally hang the screen with any screw. You must therefore use the screws provided or hang it with a wire rope, which is what I did (I used two circle screws and then ran 2-2.5 feet of wire rope down and attached it through the two top holes of the mount)Overall the screen is good- it retracts by itself and locks at any length.
product was very poor . Would not buy again. Product did not work at all.
I'm having so much fun with this FLIP! The down loads to the computer was easy. You will not get dizzy watching these clips. Go with the ULTRA series though because this Flip does not have a tripod mount.
got the shuffle as a gift for my wife. Have a very happy wife and made alot of points. easy to use, and even computer semi-literates can understand how to load and charge.
Good screen for a small group of people, less than 100. Watched the super bowl with friends.
perfect fit for Sony T110...you don't have to cut it to resize it...great product and i highly recommend you buy it to protect your camera's touch screen.
It's so funny to read all the reviews here saying how awesome the Zune is. Microsoft is the best! Oh but the software needs a lot of work. I have a little factoid for all of you Microsoft fans, the Zune is made by Toshiba not Microsoft. That's why the hardware is nice. It's a Gigabeat. ONLY the software is brought to you by Microsoft. So it's no wonder that the only part of the whole experience to credit MS for is the substandard software. But hey, don't let the facts get in the way. And don't blame all the snickering iPhone users this summer for that fact that you fell for the Zune hype and bought 5-year late brick.Now go buy Vista! It's got candy colored buttons!
This item works well with the Nikon SB800 Flash since that's what it was designed for. The only problem with it it breaks easily when it hits pavement, go figure. Good product.
I adjusted my set using the DVD input. It jacked the brightness up to the maximum. when I switched to the input from my satellite receiver I had to re-adjust all the settings manually.The DVD was not worth $1 much less $30.I know why they will not refund my money.The singer touted at the end of the video would not make ti on American Idol.
I've used this camera for longer then I can remember, and only discontinued using it because I upgraded to a digital camera. Any problems expressed in other listings may be due to mishandling of the camera. If you take good care of this product it can last for years!
I have to say that I am impressed. Don't get me wrong, this tiny speaker system sounds like a tiny cheap speaker system. We use it when we go to the river and it works fine just to have some tunes. The reason I like it is because it is very inexpensive and works well for it's intended function. I must be honest, I figured I was wasting money when I bought this. I never expected it to last more than a month. However we have dropped it in the sand numerous times, It has had chairs and everything else under the sun dropped on it and it's still ticking. It might even deserve 5 stars but I usually reserve 5 star ratings for really high quality merchandise. Don't hesitate to buy this if your expectations are realistic.
I'm using this cable to supply audio from the line out on my FIIO DAC, to M-Audio AV40 Monitors. I haven't heard any interference or un-wanted sound and they are a perfect fit; solid at all connect points.Note: I actually was receiving a VERY slight hiss using the 1/8 Inch to RCA cable included with the speakers. The switch to this cable completely got rid of it. Tested it again to make sure I wasn't going crazy and sure enough always get a slight hiss with the RCA cable (could be the RCA input on the monitors).I would HIGHLY recommend this cable to consumers who want noise free (budget friendly) connection to a sound card/usb dac.
B+W MRC UV filters are best filter I've ever used, is using, and will be using for all of my lenses. No change in picture quality with and without these filter for indoor shots. For outdoor shots in sunny day, picture with UV filters are better with less haze. The 52mm filter works perfectly on my 55mm f/1.8 lens, no vignette wide open on full-frame camera.
Just installed the 1139 WinTV on my Dell Laptop. The process took only a few minutes. The longest part was the search for channels that the software does before you can start watching TV. I encountered no problems and was able to receive about 6 HD digital signals in amazing clarity and about 8 analog signals on my PC. Of course the receiver is only as good as the reception in the area you are using it in. The antenna that comes with the system is about 4 inches but you can also connect to your cable input if you so desire.I wanted, I bought it, I have it. Now I need to figure out where and when I might use it. An airport waiting area perhaps?
Not only does the GPS mapping work well, it is designed for ease of use and, in some instances, better than GPS units I've seen installed in other cars for many times the price!Getting up and running was somewhat frustrating as the product code needed to activate the item was not included in the box. In fact the documentation provided is somewhat wanting but sufficient. However I emailed TomTom's customer support from their website and they got me going in no time.Since then, I've had four other requests/issues that they solved very quickly through their online support. Now that that is all behind me, I couldn't be happier with the product or the way it works. The map appears to be about 1-2 years old (didn't have a local golf course that opened recently nor a recently rerouted road), but they promise to have updated maps soon.Be warned--no mounting device comes with the packaging. You have to buy this separately.
The price said it all. It worked well for a while then the power supply went bad. A few weeks later the screen would black out intermittently. This is not the sort of thing you want happening to you when you have a term paper dead line.
This is a very powerful little laptop for not a lot of money. It is great for business or educational use where you want a good balance of features, CPU horsepower, battery life, and cost. Most home users would find it to be a great desktop replacement.Frankly, this is a very powerful little computer for not a lot of cash. Don't let the Celeron badge fool you - this is the best CPU value on the market. Based on the final version of the PIII core known as "Tualatin", it is a lot faster than older "Coppermine" Celerons (for techies: larger L2 cache: was 128k now 256k; and faster FSB: was 100MHz now 133MHz) and uses less battery life.With a CPU like this you can run any business application, CAD software, or graphics software with no trouble. It (combined with the Trident graphics chipset) will run most games (though not the latest, high end 3-d games) and play back you DVD movies flawlessly.By not putting the &quot;latest and fastest&quot; in this laptop Toshiba can use tried and true components that will last, keep the cost down, and deliver a lot of computing horse power. And the battery life is in the good to excellent range (around 3 hours of continual moderate use). Oh and the AC adapter is small, light and easy to carry. Not as small as some but definitely not a big clunker.The only person I would not recommend this notebook to is someone who wants a mobile gaming platform or a ultra-thin computer. For that you need to look farther up the price ladder.
I just returned this router after 1.5 hours on the phone with D-Link 'Tech support'. What an absolute waste of my evening that was! I do think the router would have eventually worked if tech support could have a: spoken a form of English I could have understood and b: known what to suggest when I told them the Firewall/Windows setup was causing the problem. Unless you are a computer jock or have 3 hours to spend on the phone don't bother with this router. I had my Linksys Wireless G running in under 5 minutes, with no drops. I don't even want to give this one star!
I purchased these almost exactly a year ago and thought I might share my experience here. When I was shopping for headphones I was looking for a pair that was reasonably priced with good sound reproduction and passive noise cancelling (in my experience active cancelling produces a background hiss).Overall I think I probably got the perfect set. Although I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile, I can tell that all sound from music to games sounds very good. Other reviewers have noted that the bass reproduction isn't great, but personally I find it to be perfectly fine. In regards to the noise cancellation, it is almost too good. I can definitely hear muffled ambient noise when there is no sound, but once there is music I can hardly hear anything (when I'm at home my mom gets mad because I can't hear her calling, and people are able to sneak up on me easily).In terms of durability, they seem to be fairly sturdy. The cord is thick and securely attached, and the body is made of hard ridged plastic. At one point I somehow cracked the part of it that is under the top head cushion, but it seems to be cosmetic (if you can call it that since it is covered by the cushion). In addition to all this it is very comfortable to wear. Of course, I have an average sized head and I can believe that these would not fit as well on a larger-headed person. I have seriously worn these for 12 hours or more at a time with only minor breaks. The only problem is my ears get mildly sweaty, but it isn't really noticeable until I take them off.
To anyone looking at getting this camera, don't worry, it's a great camera. It is almost a twin of the Pentax K10D camera. Everything the same except that the battery grip for the K10D does not fit this camera well. You can do a search on this topic. And the problem is that Samsung does not sell its battery grip in the USA yet. So if the grip is really important to you ,consider the Pentax. Other than that, this is one fantastic camera, I love it. Dale
I am very happy with this product. It folds super slim, so traveling with it is a breeze! Pretty good sound - not Bose quality, but for the price, very respectable! I've had it almost a year, and it has been along on many weekend get-aways, and works great. I use it alot, so it was a good purchase for me.
I got this for working out and strapping it to my arm. It does just that and the touch wheel on the ipod under the protective case is responsive. Turn the ipod upside down and you are good to go. The only problem with this is the band slides down my arm at times but it isn't something major that is a deal breaker.
Loud, with some distortion at max volume. At mid-volume, sound is perfect. Build is cheap plastic (kind of light) but decent enough. Value for money. Sounds just about the same quality as my much more expensive (double price) portable JBL.
I bought this to replace my aging Nikon Coolpix. I like the functionality of the touch screen, makes the comprehensive menu really easy to use. But this cannot compensate for the poor picture quality. Colors are dull and images are not sharp. Also saw some circular shadows in some of the flash shots. Disappointing for a camera of this spec and pricing. Stick with Nikon or Canon.
I bought several of these 10 packs. After opining one pack some of the cases just fell apart, others were cracked. Out of ten only one didn't break after being opened. The plasic is extremely thin and very flimsy and breaks as soon as you opened them.Do not buy these, look for more quality cases. The quality of these is unexeptable.
Once you get used to using one of these the old standard keyboards really are not comfortable!!! Give this a try.......I doubt anyone would be sorry.
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about these speakers, they do their job and do it well! At one point I had a different brand that cost WAY WAY more then these and had half the power. I love my speakers, they are loud enough that if turned up you can hear it through my whole house even over the kids, and tv. I don't know that they would last long at that volume, but to test them I tried it out and was shocked. The sub provides great sounding, powerful bass. If in the market I would defiantly buy these again!
This router was easy to use and set up, but it is designed for a small house or apartment. Its range would reach my lower floor but not go through any closed doors. If you need a strong single for two stories I would get a stronger unit. I just ordered the 655 model and hope it will do the job.
I experienced multiple system errors when attempting to download images from the camera to the computer. This software glitch effectively renders the camera useless. I contacted Intel technical support regarding this, but they were not responsive. I will definately stay away from Intel cameras in the future.
I had already purchased a Tamrac #5680 small digital camera bag for my wife and was very happy with it. I purchased it after reading the specs online that said that its dimensions are smaller than the #5680. It is not smaller. It is significantly wider. It is a nice bag for those who wish to carry another small item with the camera in the bag, but I prefer the smaller bag for my Canon SD1000.
I bought these to replace my HD-457's, and I managed to do just that within the same price! I liked the HD-457's, but the big problem was too much bass which made everything muddy. Good for gaming, but not for music.The HD-497's do much better in music and hold there own in gaming as well. Bass is much tighter now, but also less pronounced. The highs and mid-tones are great and really bring out sounds from my music that I have never heard before. However, some of the sounds do tend to sound slightly metallic at times.Bottom line, if you are willing to pay more, you can get better sound quality, but if you're on a budget like me, you will love these phones and will not get a better deal anywhere else. The other big issue is that the HD-497's are more uncomfortable than the HD-457's and after half an hour I have to give my head and ears a rest. Thus the 4 stars.
I upgraded to the DS-40 because of its better stereo microphone, higher output to a stereo and better bass response. I use it to record a rock & blues band at practices & gigs. It records incredibly well with plenty of definition and does NOT distort under even very LOUD conditions. Easy to edit with the included software, I can separate the individual songs out from the hour long set tracks easily. Index marks make it easy to mark beginnings & ends of songs or solo's for editing. Solidly built, too.Since it is not intended for recording music, it needs to be run through an Equalizer to beef up the bass and make it sound like it did live, but it is all there. Without EQ, you dont get much below 125db. About the size of a lighter, I have recorded two 3 hour gigs and an hour jam on it and only used just over half of the built in memory. Easily downloaded to computer, I can play it on my car stereo & home stereo with great results. Recording CD's is a snap. It has a bunch of files you can access so you can organize your recordings easily. Batteries lasted about 12-14 hours too, so it sips power.If you play in a band and want an easy recording set up that fits in your shirt pocket, get one. For about $150, nothing else I've tried comes close.
If you like the hear the bass, this is your headphone. Mutch better them others expensives phones. Great bass and verry good mid and hi frequency. I have 3 others in-ear phones (Etymotic, Creative and Philips) and this is the best.
I won't lie, I bought these because they're pink and I dig the styling of the Skullcandy brand.Before you completely write me off, I'll also mention that I'm an audio professional and have bought many a non-pro quality pair of headphones and been far less satisfied. These puppies *are* functional as well as cute. Sure, you can spent another $200 to get a model with a much better bass response and a more comfortable fit -- but the two products are not suited for the same purpose. These are not studio grade or intended to be worn 8 hours a day. They are fine for casual use and suit me well when I'm listening to iTunes or trying to catch up on last night's episode of Lost without bugging everyone else in the office. I'd give it 5 stars if they had a little bit less of the head-squish factor. It's a big set of phones so they're going to tire your ears (and possibly lead to a headache) if you wear them for more than a couple hours at a time. Not the end of the world, but it is noticeable. Overall, a good value for the money (I paid $42) and they are definitely cute.
this little clicker is so cute. and so light weight it almost feels fake. but it works wonders for my nikon d40. and i love it. definet must have
This is one of the best solutions for an ongoing problem...what to do with all of those CDs that one collects over the years. I am very particular about how I store my disk collection. I have tried those silly stands that they slide into, and those are a nightmare. I have tried boxes meant for other things, and though they keep the disks out of the light (I suspect that strong light will kill disks over time) they did not fit right, and it is hard to get consistently sized boxes.These products however, were designed only to store CDs in their jewel cases and nothing else. They are well made for the price and I have no complaints. The fiber used in their manufacture is acid free (for stability and preservation of their contents).I have over four thousand disks in jewel cases, and these boxes are just what the doctor ordered. I have a set of shelves that the boxes fit perfectly on and will use this as my storage solution for my disks from now on. This product serves my inner librarian!Buy these if you have a lot of CDs!Amourdutigre
I have always had a Sony Deck in my cars. But this has the be the best one yet. You can add music to the faceplate and also play MP3 CDs. Easy to install and looks good in my truck.
I have a dell 1501 & it fits perfect. Even enough room for a notebook. Handles are a must for any sleeve and it's sleek design is very professional looking.
So I plug in everything as it should be plugged in ... and I get sound. No video. That rather defeats the purpose of the cable, in my opinion. Maybe someone else will have better luck.
Good Points: Nice, Sharp ScreenBad Points: Flimsy port covers (my ethernet cover snapped off). Another annoying point are the CD/DVD controls at the front. Sure, it allows you easy access to CD's and DVD's. But let's say that you accidentally trigger it when your computer is off and your laptop os in its case. You'll have to take it out and power it down again.I think the worst point that no one mentioned is its weight. It's a monster. It must be close to 9 pounds with the battery, 10 pounds with the AC adapter, and 14-15 pounds with you lap top bag and all the miscellaneous stuff you carry around. Hope you never have to run to catch a bus or train! As someone who's travelled extensively with this laptop and also commutes daily with it, the weight is enormous. The photo above makes it look thin, but it over 1.5&quot; thick on one end. The most hilarious thing about it is the included concept video which shows that the &quot;designers&quot; wanted to create a wing shaped design. It's about as aerodynamic as a cargo plane.
This was a very inexpensive way to hook up my laptop to my TV for listening to music, watching TV, and browsing the internet. Sound and picture quality are top notch. Would definitely buy again.
These little drives totally rock. It's nice that there's no cap to lose, and I have them in various sizes. It might seem strange to buy a 512MB when larger ones are available for not much more, but I needed to run a utility that seems to balk at running from bigger drives so I was glad they were still available.
First off - you need a good charger to get the most out of these batteries. Check out the BC-900 charger or the Maha chargers that have a display and can refresh or break-in a set of batteries.After reading the other reviews of this battery and having used Sanyo's awesome Eneloop battery, I had to give these a try in my external flash.Since I shoot weddings, I need something that helps speed up my flash recycle time and can last all day. These batteries fit that bill, and then some.When I first got them and put them in the BC-900 charger (if you don't have one, get one - it's great.) That charger has a refresh mode that they recommend for new NiMH batteries to break them in. The first pass showed somewhere around 1500-1700mAh, so I was obviously a little concerned. I have two of those chargers and two sets of these batteries so I set one full set to 1000/500 cycle and the other set to 700/350 (BC-900 owners will know what this means.) After letting them run all afternoon and overnight, the 1000/500 set came out between 2610-2720mAh. The 700/350 set is hitting a high of 2760mAh but the whole set hasn't finished yet so it may go even higher.Some brands increased the size of the battery slightly to be able to jam more capacity into the battery. Sanyo appears to adhere to the original AA size so getting them stuck shouldn't be an issue.As of right now, Sanyo is definitely the king of the rechargeable battery hill. If you need a battery that can hold a charge for a long period of time, check out the Sanyo Eneloop battery.
This bag is perfect for your canon camera. I was able to fit my canon EOS rebel T3, 18-55mm and 75-300mm lens in the bag with ease. Have not used the waist strap but I think it will come in handy when on vacation.
I have had this for over a year so I can do a review not based on ignorance of knowing how to use the product. It is a great concept in that you only need one gateway for both cable access and wireless internet access. It does connect quickly and easily. However in just doing web browsing it will require hard reboots several times a day from dropped signals. I now have my main computer connected through an ethernet cable to avoid having to reboot several times per day. The laptop I use is a chore since it will drop the signal so often. I have worked on linksys site and have all the settings optimized so it is using a channel and frequency that no other items use. Unfortunately it still drops the signal several times a day. Internet Explorer, Firefox apparently is too much on the router and it drops several times per hour. I have to use a no name browser where it is very limited so it doesn't overload the wireless router so I can sometimes get an hour in without it going down. I highly do not recommend this product. The convenience of all in one is not worth the more inconvenience of browsing then losing connection and having to go back to the router and turn off/on several times a day.
Well there isnt much to say, these cases fit and are as strong as any others.
When I purchased my new iMac i7 the 27" screen took up a lot of my desktop so i needed a place for my MacBook Pro to sit and still be functional. mStand was the perfect solution! With the free program Teleport I am able to use one mouse and keyboard for both computers and the mStand raises my MBP up to eye level thus increasing my productivity ergonomically. I highly recommend this product even if you only have your notebook computer and want it to function as a desktop. It can help uncluttered your desk giving you more room to work. If you are planning to use it with your Apple Cinema display or an Imac they really look great together.
This is the first MP3 player I've gotten for myself. I mainly use it to listen to podcasts and love how easy it is to get my tunes and podcasts onto the player. I also have an FM transmitter/charger for it, so it gets used almost every day when I'm commuting and also when I walk. Made the mistake of getting my daughter an iPod Nano last year for Christmas and it was nothing but a pain. It ended up being stolen out of her locker recently, but this time she'll be getting a Sansa 6 GB player for Christmas to replace the iPod--I'm sure it will be lots fewer headaches for both of us. Now that her brother just let me know he wants an MP3 player for Christmas too, I'm back to Amazon to order a Sansa for him also.
What I like very much about this camera is that it is a &quot;real camera&quot; for a tight budget. I'm 42 and don't expect my cameras to be tiny. This one is easy to hold and has enough girth to have one helluva focusing mechanism.For the money, this is a wonderful camera. Its 4.0 mp is helped substantially by the big lens; it's clearly superior over cameras with tiny lenses. When the camera focuses properly (and it doesn't always, particularly if one doesn't have time to compose the shot first), the photos are crisp and enlarge easily.Okay, now for the more annoying qualities. The software isn't great, but then again I haven't been crazy about the Powershot software either. I use the dock printer and an HP printer, and the software does work with both printers in a variety of configurations. I wish it wasn't so clunky though.The focusing could be more user friendly. Sometimes I would like to take quick shots, but it isn't easy to do that with this camera, because one has to wait until the image focuses first. This takes longer in low-light conditions. And there is, as with all low-cost digital cameras, a substantial wait time between shots. Plus there is a lag time after pressing the button, which means my young kids easily dart out of view before the click.The large display is great. Note that in bright sun, you might have to shield the display from glare to read it properly. Either that or shift to looking through the view window. This is easy to do.In my experience, all low-cost digital cameras are inferior to film cameras in terms of speed. My problem is having an imagination and tastes more commensurate with a $1,000 camera. This camera is a good value for the $420 I paid for it at Costco. I will not feel bad about giving this to my husband in a few years when I buy my digital Canon EOS.I like the dock/printer dock feature, although don't do what I did and get the camera with the dock included if you plan to get the printer dock. Not sure I should have gotten the printer dock, though. It's convenient but quite expensive to operate. My advice: buy a nice full-size HP color printer and cut the photos out yourself. The HP printers cost the same and are far more versatile!!! I have two kids and keep albums for both of them, so needless to say economy is important.Best and most economically, put the images on a CD and have a lab process them for you. The photos will be hardier and fare better in albums. The home-made prints never look as good or hold up as well. Not yet.Small gripe. Can't find a car adapter for this camera, so bought a universal adapter, which means you either buy the Li-Ion battery recharger or plug the whole camera dock into the adapter. I'm going with the recharger. We go tent camping so getting to electrity isn't always all that easy to do.I'm seriously tempted to get the telephoto lens kit (does it fit this camera?) as this camera does not take the best close-up images. The images are okay if one doesn't have journalistic expectations. Kodak also offers a rather expensive wide angle lens. I'd love to see a review of how these lens attachments work.All in all, an excellent camera for the money. The zoom and large lens are the prime reasons to get this camera. Nice flash, too. I recommend it.
Great concept, poor execution.First, the buttons are too small and poorly laid out. The programming interface is a kludge, making it difficult to set up beyond the bare bones functions.Even that would be passable but the worst is the cradle/charging system: it's crap. After two weeks, the remote charges for 10 seconds, then shuts off. Of course to even get the stupid thing to charge for 10 seconds, you have to put on brick on it so it will make contact with the cradle.Eventually, the battery completely dies and you're left with an expensive piece third world slave labor.
The is good overall, the security is great, and the options are more than plenty. The only bad thing is, my connection is almost non-existent when using 1.1MB bandwidth to download. My previous router works tons better in that aspect.
This flash replaced my old 550EX. It is smaller and a bit more powerful. The camera mount and the battery compartment design are a great improvement from the 550EX. Only shortfall so far is that it seems to create a hot spot in the center of the images in the 24-50 mm zoom range when used with the 40D Canon Camera; works fine in the EOS 1Ds series.
After years of trying to keep my Cable bill under control, I finally just ditched them for one of these. It was pretty easy to assemble, the directions weren't much help but I managed. I temporarily mounted it to a piece of PVC and a taped it to a coat rack in my living to making it worked before I do a permanent install in the attic. I was very pleased with the results. The Auto Programmer picked up 27 channels. At least ten of them are clear. I didn't check all of them, I will try again tonight. Can't wait to get this in the attic.
Fit excellent in my ears, the sound it's pretty good and you can used when it's raining, excellent product.
This is basically a piece of semi-opaque vinyl plastic sheeting held over the flash head with adhesive and velcro.It does soften flash glare, especially for closeups.Whether it is worth the price will depend on whether one is motivated to try and make the device from household materials...
I returned this product after only an hour of use. They just didn't sound any better than the Ipod ear buds that I have. In addition, every time the cord would rub up against clothing or anything for that matter, it made an awful sound.
I have yet to be disappointed by a Lowepro product. I recently purchased the Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD lens and this holds the lens attached to my E-30 body with battery grip. I wanted something simple to hold it and my 25mm f/2.8 Pancake lens and this works nearly flawlessly. I do a lot of sports shooting and don't need a huge bag to take a lot of gear with me (and if I do, I have the Computrekker AW for that).Main pocket takes the E-30 body + battery grip + Opteka Grip Strap + 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5mm SWD with the hood on backwards. It is very well padded. I'm not sure if I would have liked the zipper to run the opposite way or not. As it is, it's not the quickest to open, but it does provide easier access to anything in the pouch inside the top of the lid. I'd call it a draw.The front pocket will hold my 25mm f/2.8 pancake, FL-36R flash, a rainsleeve, and spare batteries with no problem. I found it can actually hold my old E-410 body with the pancake attached, so it is much larger than it first appears. I would prefer some padding on the pouch but for the money I paid, I can't entirely complain.I would have liked a flap over the zipper to help with water resistance but I can't see this being a major problem. it holds up fine to mists and light showers, and in anything heavier than that, I'll be leaving anyways. The strap leaves something to be desired by not having a rotating clasp (to prevent twisting), nor a sliding shoulder pad, but this isn't meant for carrying heavy gear so it's not too much of a problem. I would have liked the AW cover but again, for the cost, I can live without it, or just have a garbage bag ready to rig up if worse comes to worst.All in all I'm quite happy and would recommend it to anyone.
I purchased an SQ not too long ago and I have to say that its a pretty good camera! The styling will instantly shock people! I have had people crowd around me and swoon over the design of this camera as it defies conventional design. The camera comes with a started 16mb Compact Flash card, Charger, Easy download pictures to computer cradle, lens cap, battery, USB cable, and good software (as you can see Nikon did not cheap out on anything.)The camera takes gorgeous pictures during the daytime and I did not miss the lack of a view finder on this camera as Nikon has provided an amazing LCD that you can see even when the sun is reflecting on it! The problem is pictures at night as due to the flash being so close to the lens the red-eye, dust reflection, and noise is kind of bad.I have loaded the latest firmware that Nikon has put out and it takes care of a couple of issues and the pictures have seemed to clean up a bit. So far the camera has been good. It takes amazing macro pictures and daytime pictures but if you're okay with some red eye and a little noise in poorly lit areas then try the firmware download or get a "nighttime" camera like I did..
Great item for a terrific price. Works perfectly in my Samsung phone. Everything I anticipated that it would be.
Exactly what the manufacturer ordered, because they made it. Much cheaper on Amazon. Perfect for day printing or photos, but don't expect it to last months. Measurements on the box are accurate.
Needed a firewire card for my notebook. This works fine with Windows XP without installing any of the drivers that come with it.
When I first saw this item, I thought it was the perfect dvd player for the car.It worked perfectly for over a year,no problems at all. Then all of a sudden it started to lock-up or freeze the screen. My son would give it a little tap to get it going again. Now it will not work when it is cold outside. I still use it when I travel, the accessories let me use it through the hotel tv. I purchased another one and have not had any problems so far after about six months.I still think for the price it is a great deal.
I bought these to deal with the ambient noises present in travel situations. Although it took a 30 minutes for me to find the proper fit, the sound quality is excellent as is the isolation from ambient noise. Thus far, I've only used them in my home office to quite the fan-noisy machines I have there. But based on some tests I've made, I'm sure they'll do well in the travel environment. My only complaint is the rather thick wiring, which seems perfectly logical from a durability point of view. Don't waste your time listening to the standard iPod ear buds; these things make music real, and squelch the ambient noise!
There are zero flaws with this product. Yeah, a bit expensive for the prints, but the quality is second to none! I would highly recommend this product to anyone, whether you want to print from your camera directly, or thru a computer.
Nice full sound, especially the treble, well rounded, but distort at the volume I like to listen, so I just tune the bass down and let my little 8" sub pick up the slack. Amazon packed this poorly and fedex banged it up something fierce, the tweeters popped off the speaker assembly on both, but gluing them back on with some epoxy wasn't difficult at all. I imagine these had sat on a shelf for some time, so the glue had aged. All in all, I'm happy. Good price.
It says right on the F@#!&*% box that it works with Windows 2000. When I tried to install it, It said "please update system to XP" I was so pissed. This is a fraud product.
Opened the enclosure, plugged in my hard drive, connected it to my PC, and it worked. Simple as that.I spent a whole 10 seconds realizing that the instructions provided showed that I had to remove a single screw from the back panel when I really had to remove two screws, but that was the only (very minor) problem.There is no fan in the case, which means the only noise is from the hard drive itself. I am assuming the case itself acts as a large heatsink, but I havent yet monitered temperatures on the hard drive itself.I am pleased with the enclosure, and would happily recomend it to anyone.
Would never purchase any other keyboard out there...and i've tried them all...even the ergonomic Microsoft version with a mouse. But developed a pulled muscle in shoulder and shooting pains down right arm after 365 days of usage non-stop three hrs/day. Best of all, I don't develop arthritis in the fingers due to a condensed keyboard version.LOGITECH KNOWS. LOGITECH PERFORMS. I DO USE AN ELONGATED WRIST PAD TO SUPPORT MY HANDS UPRIGHT!LOVE IT!!!! LOGITECH ROCKS!!!*****
I got this mouse first, but have since gotten the Labtec Mini Wireless Optical Mouse (911531-0403), and here's why:I'm one of those who always rolled his eyes at the idea of wireless mice, especially for laptops. The idea that someone would need a radio-controlled device to communicate with a computer that was two inches away seemed ridiculous.Well, it's not. If you hate trackpads (I do), and can't make yourself spend the $500 premium for a laptop with a pointing stick (I can't), you want a wireless mouse for your laptop. I learned this the hard way, by first buying a wired mini mouse for my new laptop. I soon learned that wireless mice aren't silly at all.That mouse cable which isn't much of a problem for a desktop becomes a huge hassle with a notebook, since it has to be unwound and rewound for every work session. Worse, each winding twists and kinks the cable more, and you eventually wind up with a rat's nest that's always in your way.So I knew I had to get another mouse, but wanted as few things to shlep as possible. Most wireless mice require that you add three things to your travel kit: the mouse, the transmitter, and a carrying bag. Not this one; since the usb transmitter stores inside the mouse itself, this mouse is it's OWN carrying case...that much less to worry about.It's so cleverly designed it makes me chuckle with admiration. It's just a case of getting everything right.
I bought the coolpix 990 but have yet been sucessful in getting the accompanying software installed. Installation attemps for Nikon View V3 return C:\program files\common files\nikon\maidmods\D1_D5.tmp file not found. Each attempt results in a different .tmp file not being found. I have tried to reach the 1 800 support number on multiple occassions at different times of the day and night only to be on hold for ever. Do they really have support? Also, beware of the restrictions regarding USB access when running Windows NT or upgraded versions of Windows.
This radio gets such poor reception sometimes it simply "blinks" out. You think you lost power or the radio died but then it comes back on. Also when I had it plugged into one of my kitchen outlets I would get static whenever the automatic outdoor light would go on. I had to move it to another room. I bought two because of the price and I wanted a radio for each room. It is huge--way too big. Finding a clear signal for a particular station is also difficult. Like I said in the title, don't waste your money!
I bought this as an upgrade from an RCA ANT1250 (also amplified) and it was well worth it. I don't want cable and this does the job quite well. It doesn't take up very much space, and came with a nice little instruction booklet about how to adjust the dipoles etc. The previous review of this antenna was right on.
This remote is no longer available through regular stores so this is a convenient way of buying it. Product came in quick, no batteries included. Operates on most Sony TVs
I stumbled across this lens (that I already own) while searching through the Clearance-Priced photo items at Amazon.com. The one-star rating somebody gave it bothered me.A one-star review of this item for the reasons given is unfair. The ratings should be for the product quality and value, not for mistakes in the web page.This is a fine lens and an EXCELLENT deal at the current clearance price.No, it does not fit a 37mm lens diameter or provide a 0.6X wide-angle view as mentioned in the Features. As the Manufacturer's Product Description on the same page says: it fits a 52mm lens diameter and enlarges up to 2X the normal image, providing telephoto capability.And mine does a nice job of that, hence the five-star rating.It's not even fair to zing Amazon on this. Sure it was their mistake on the web page that annoyed the "One-star" buyer, but hey, anybody can make a mistake. For the thousands and thousands of products these guys sell, you've got to expect a couple web page errors. Nobody is perfect.And my experience in dealing with Amazon.com tells me that there was absolutely no hassle and no cost in returning the item to Amazon. Their return policies and customer service are excellent. Therefore, they too deserve five stars, even with the mistake in their web page.In summary, if you need a teleconverter adapter for your Sony DSC style camera that takes 52mm diameter attachments, this is the one to get. Better hurry, though - if it is "clearance" priced, it won't be around forever.
the .5x Wide Angle and the 2x Telephoto HD2 Lens, only makes the camera look different. the lens packaging shows there will be a noticeable difference with the recorded videos. nothing changed just the depth of field for a close up shot shows the edge of the lens. i did several test shots with and without the lens and the recorded videos are the same.
This may say it's for Canon cameras but I found it to be universal it's solid and won't break if you drop your camera like those cheap plastic ones.
I have had this radar detector for about a month now and have to say it is very worth the price. The sensitivity is excellent on the radar detector as is picks up the signal very far and the signals show you the proximity to the target.False alerts are also excellent as it filters them and picks up only strong X band ( usually false signals).The strobe alert and safety alert is also a great feature as it shows the presence of emergency vehicles.It has saved me numerous times by avoiding collisions and clearing the way for these vehicles.The voice alert is awsome on this thing also.I'd have to say the only downful on the cobra 9200, is the volume, it just needs to be a bit higher, when your on the road,and you have your music blasting ,you cant really hear it.So id say the volume is about average, and thats the only downfall, over the product is wonderful and very worth the price and recommend it to all speed demons and just about everyone loking for a great quality radar detector.
No user of the D80 (as well as other Nikon cameras that use this product) should be without the remote control. I just recently purchased it and have used it extensively to surreptitiously take pictures of birds and to take pictures where camera movement would occur from pressing the shutter release button or where using the timer is not possible.
items exactly what i needed, but took forever to receive it. i needed it by a certain date, which was much later than the date specified for arrival and it still wasn't received until much later.
Wouldn't recommend these headphones. There is a noticable hiss when the noise cancellation is on. Does not drown out low frequencies very well. The audio quality is also poor.Go for something else.
Compered to the other reviews I feel like I got lucky with mine. I got about 18 months of equivalent or better battery life compared to my actual Olympus BLM-1. I got around 30-40 charges out of the battery before it would no longer hold a charge. My original Olympus BLM-1 battery is now almost 4 years old and still holds a full charge (around 600 images on an 8080-UZ and over 1000 images on an E-510). I no longer purchase off-brand batteries.
Before you purchase this item make sure you need it for charging CASIO NP-40 batteries. We needed a charger for a FUJI NP-40 battery. All NP-40 batteries are not the same. The Casio is shorter than a Fuji. The Fuji will not physically fit in the charger.
So far, so VERY good...I have two of these and they are both working well...shipped quickly as well...good purchase for me
Garmin StreetPilot 2720 - The power cord for this unit is horrible. I can't believe that Garmin would use such a junk design on this very expensive GPS unit. The cheap plastic tab that slides onto the GPS unit bends easily, causing the unit to reset when the vehicle hits a bump. This problem started out intermittently 3 months after purchased. At first I thought it was sliding out of position from the bumps, so I taped it. Eventually, it got worse. The thin plastic tab is now permanently bent and now the GPS resets on every bump (Taping it does NOT help). By the time I determined what was the real cause of the problem, I was told that my GPS is out of warranty and I must pay $44.95 + $6.00 shipping for a new power cord.Map software has MANY MANY BUGS and often gets lost. Routing is NOT repeatable. I reported problems after I owned this unit ONE MONTH. Was told that they knew of the problem, but had no fix. After 15 months, they now have an updated software version, but you must pay $69.99 + shipping to fix the bugs reported over 15 months ago.Tech support personnel are courteous and try to help, but company policies are NOT customer friendly. If you find a problem, it will cost you to get it fixed.I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER GARMIN PRODUCT!!!!!!
i first bought this lens because of the price and the minimum aperture of f2.8ive read the reviews before hand, and they basicly all hold up. the lens is louder than my old canon EF lens, but that doesnt bother me and shouldnt be the main concern.my only gripe is the focusing. my 20D has a small screen so im not really able to tell what in focus or not. after i took a couple of pics and looked at them on computer, they came out a little blurry. even with alot of light and a fast shutter. i then started to try other things to see whats up. i found that using a tripod made all the difference. other than the focusing, this lens is good for the price. nice aperture, sharp, compact,update:after knowing more about photography, it is no surprise that at f/2.8 it is not the sharpest. great DOF but like others said the focus is soft/ offafter doing some test. (on a tripod with manual setting to keep exposure constant, autofocus on, canon 20D) i found that at 28mm, around f/9 is the sharpest. at 70mm f/13. hoepfully this will help out some people.
This is the first monopod I've owned. First lat me say that the cell phone clamp broke the first time I pressed it. E-mailed the company with no response.Don't really care since I never planned on using it anyway, but it's the point that matters.As for the monopod itself, it seems a little flimsy, but does an all right job. I wanted one with a tilting head so I wouldn't have to tilt the entire thing.It does that well enough. You do need a coin or something to attach your camera though.For a light small monopod, and for the price it will do the job.
This is a good product that looks exactly like it sounds. Its strong and holds my laptop very well. Good buy
Nice product. Arrived with some shipping damage which was replaced by CharBroil with little hastle and at no cost (They stood behind their product). Only negative is that the screening is a little light. This is my second unit (first one damaged by storm) and I had to replace the screens after about 3 seasons. Granted, I tend to build a "strong" fire so that may be part of the "burn-thru" problem. At any rate...it's a good buy.
Ordered it for my late 2006 macbook classic and works just great. This is a nice economical alternative to an apple upgrade.
This is the perfect camcorder! It fits easily into your purse so it can quickly be retrieved to record that perfect moment. There are no long, complicated directions to follow. Just insert the batteries and turn it on and it's ready to go. Downloading is so simple. There are no cords to connect; just plug it in and it's ready. I couldn't be happier!
Purchased this one as it was on sale. I purchased it to use with my new plasma tv and blue-ray player. I was able to use all the outlets for my equipment and it works great.
I really, really, really like the old-fashioned IBM "clicky" keyboards. I've had several over the years and when I needed a new one, I even searched for and bought them used. This time, not only couldn't I find an old IBM, but I needed a USB connection. I thought I'd try this one. After all, it's a Logitech, the ratings aren't bad and it was certainly inexpensive enough.Although it's basically everything that the old IBMs weren't, I really like it. It has a good touch, the keys aren't too big or too small, and I find that I'm as good a keyboardist on this model as I am on any. The BACKSPACE, SHIFT and ENTER keys are good-sized, and that's one of the things that I wanted.I'd recommend it, and I'd buy it again.
This was easy to set up and showed a very good slide show. never tried the mp3 but totaly quit working after 3 weeks and will not power up. i am waiting on a solution from amazon ( will not do anything ) or tiger direct whom I baught from through amazon.
I bought this product for my sister last Christmas as she is an avid reader. She loves it. It's portable and very convenient. The only problem the batteries ran out quickly and there is no backlight. She solved the battery problem by putting lithium batteries in it and after 3 weeks they are still at full power. She said eventually it will replace all her paperback books.
Product arrived on time, works as advertised with no trouble whatsoever.Excellently priced as well.
I am totally satisfied with the performance of the flatbed scanner. I have used it mainly for slides and it was unbelievably easy to use and the results were terrific. I would recommend it highly.
This is a rugged case for my cannon camera. It has just enough room for an extra battery and SD memory card along with the camera inside. I have another tamrac camera bag and have been very pleased with it over the past four years. I would expect nothing less from this case.
Beautiful is one of the only words you can use to describe the still and video images this player is capable of. They can be absolutely stunning. This pmp is so easy to navigate that my 95 year old grandmother wants one after she saw it! There is just tons of space on this thing. I've already put almost all my music (which is farely extensive) and about 3 years worth of photos on it and i've barely scratched the surface! I still have about 26gb left! I don't have any videos on it yet. It is so cool even for the technology challenged person. It can easily be connected to any tv using the av jacks. The only real downside to this pmp is that it doesn't record video so you can't use it like a dvr. Creative doesn't make a zen player with that capability that i'm aware of. If it did it would be second to none. It's not a big deal if you're not really into movies, but if you are it's kind of a blow, because it would be much simpler to direct record something off your tv than converting all those video files and stuff just to get a dvd on the thing, especially for the techno challenged consumer. If it were a recorder you would just simply put the dvd in the player and record directly from the tv and voila, your favorite movie is now on your player. One other drawback at this time is the lack of a good wireless remote accessory. They only have one that is barely available and i think there are some problems with it, because i don't think it was designed specifically for this pmp. Again, it might not seem like a big deal, but remember this is multimedia playe,not just a mp3 player/photoviewer. If they want you to put your life's entertainment on it, it would be a lot easier to navigate with a good remote! When you connect to a tv, the remote is a almost a must, it's a pain without it!
After very frustrating issues with several Sony products recently, I decided that everything Sony makes is crap. That included my MP3 player, which until then I had been reasonably happy with. But I was mad and decided I was done with Sony, so I started doing some research on the iPod mini. After reading some of the reviews and was extremely excited to go pick one up. Unfortunately once the initial fascination wore off, I had to admit I was pretty disappointed.The only place I use MP3 players is at the gym. I can see that this product would be much better for someone who used it for more every day activities, but it just wasn't right for me.1) I really have no need to keep 1000 songs loaded at once. It takes way too long to scroll through all of the albums and find something I'm in the mood to listen to...then once that is over I get to do the search all over again. Plus you can't really do this without putting everything down and looking at the iPod. Not very convenient for me on exercise equipment. I know that I can create playlists, but that's still more work than I'm used to on an MP3 player. I prefer the smaller capacity...just load 8-10 CDs that I like that month and swap them out when I'm ready for something new.2) The battery life is totally unacceptable to me. I use my Sony at the gym 3-4 times a week, and I think I charge the battery once a month or less. After taking the iPod to the gym just twice, it was already down by half.3) Everyone really seems to love the scroll wheel, but to be honest it annoyed me. When I'm doing cardio at the gym I'm rarely standing very still...and trying to adjust the volume via the scroll wheel while I'm exercising is a pain, it's just too sensitive. I'd much rather just have a button to push.4) I was not impressed with the sound quality at all. I'm sure if I wanted to invest even more money in it and buy better headphones it would improve, but $250 is already quite a bit. I hate the equilizer settings...there's hardly any bass (when I pick the 'bass-enhancer' it just sounds distorted). I want to be able to set the bass & treble where I want them...none of the presets cut it for me.5) The additional features on the iPod were of no use to me at all. I don't need games, a calendar, or phonebook at the gym. Like I said, this product would be better suited to someone who uses it for more applications. I have an excellent Palm pilot to keep info like that on, so I'm not going to spend the time duplicating it on the iPod. Plus I didn't see any options in iTunes to enter this kind of stuff...so I assume you have to do it all on the iPod itself. No thanks.I returned my mini to the Apple Store after using it at the gym just twice. There were a few features that I liked, but that did not make it worth the money to me. Much as I hate to admit it, my Sony player is a lot better than I realized.
This printer installed easily. It has so many features above any printer I've had: copier, scanner, and picture bridge. I could not have found another printer anywhere else with so many features for the price.
Over all the product is very good. I did not rate its compatibility with windows, because I am using it on an IMAC. Thus far, it has performed very well on the Apple. For those who need more than two or three USB ports, I would recommend this product.
I was going to scrap my old Dell 700MHz desktop but took a chance and installed XP Home w/SP2 and this card in the last open slot. Everything runs fast. It's like a new computer. No glitches with this card (10 months now). Running two external hard drives and a HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Still have one open USB slot. If needed I could daisy-chain a hub to get even more USB 2.0 slots. Very happy with this item. Can get another 2-3 years of life out of this computer. Waiting for the next generation of quad chipped CPUs to be born. This was truly a plug-n-play item. Very simple, very satisfied...Question: what could I connect to the one internal USB slot?
I use these CD-Rs for church (sermon distribution). They have worked well, and I've had no problems. I use an Epson RX680 printer to print the top surface. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is that I've not used other products with which to compare. But, I like the price of these, and will continue using them.
I have never used this feature of my CD writer until this year for Christmas gifts. I was thoroughly pleased with the quality of the picture that was etched for the label and the way it was printed. The quality of the recording was wonderful as well.
I bought this router after doing a ton of research. It took me only minutes to get setup and secured. Now I can go in any room in my apartment and have an "Excellent" wireless signal with no interference. The setup was guided with illustrations and Viola! you have wireless. Very happy with my purchase of this router.
I LOVE this camera! I bought one, only to have it stolen 6 months later! I loved it so much that I got another one just like it. It's very portable, easy to handle, not too many buttons to confuse you and, my favorite feature, the zoom is incredible for a camera of its size! Very pleased with this purchase....twice!
These earbuds have good sound and stay in the ear really well, much better than the earbuds that come with an iPod.However, the coating on the wiring really carries any tapping that happens on the wiring. At the gym, if I have the iPod earbuds dangling and hitting against me, it doesn't really affect the sound. But with these V-MODA earbuds, I have to tuck the loose wire into my shirt so it doesn't tap anything or the tapping noise will bother me.Also, if you like to wear them outside and it is windy, the wind noise may be a problem. Not sure if true earplug earbuds would help or not.But these do produce good clear sound and block out a lot of exterior noise when you have your music playing. But when you have them in your ears without music playing, you can still hear others ok, which is nice. And they are much nicer on an airplane than the iPod earbuds since they do dampen outside noise pretty well.
I just purchased this and everything is exactly like HP said it was. Installation took all of 20 minutes and I was up and running. The write speed is fast and it's fun to play with and back up picture files and doing my own DVD's. Also Amazon.com had the very best price and most place's don't have them in stock and were back ordered. This is my first purchse with Amazon but it WILL NOT be my last! Thanks..
I spent 61 bucks on this amp. Its a good amp, but its not a great amp! When I got it installed they had to put grounders on it because the amp was creating a load humming noise! I have mb quart component and mb quart coaxials installed in my car. If you dont know about those speakers they're the best door speakers on the market! Their quality has you forgetting about Alpine, JL Audio, and Boston speakers! So now I've got an Alpine 4 channel amp hooked up to my door speakers and it s a night and day difference in the quality. What's funny is that the Alpine amp is only 50w x 4 @ 4 ohms. My sub amp is also made by alpine and its awesome as well! Besides I've never met anyone that told me they have a jensen amp hooked up in their car. MMM... Intresting. That's probably because they're not that great!
What I mean by the fact that it doesn't look typical is that it has such a professional, elegant look that it just doesn't strike you as a computer carrying case. As a woman, I have always felt that this was a nice accessory/bag you can flaunt proudly rather than a cheesy looking nap sack camping gear type of thing. For the men, it has the professional look of a briefcase toned down a level.I bought my first bag by Marware for my 12 inch ibook six years ago and it STILL looks like new and has held up extremely well, virtually in brand new condition. The rubber bottom is such a great idea- this is very unique. So you can bet your booty, when I recently bought the new macbook 13 inch I looked on the tag on my carry case to find out who made it because there was just no way I was buying anything else. My only disappointment is that the new bag has the name "Marware" on the side, whereas the older ones just had the cool swirley yin yang kinda logo that was quite small and unsuspecting. I'm patiently awaiting my new Marware case! There's nothing as well made as this one. Superior quality to anything out there and the price on Amazon was 20 dollars cheaper than on their website. Shipping was 9.95. Now that's a great deal!
Wish there was a USB 2.0 version of this device. It works fine but it's quite slow at transferring files. It's useful for emergencies.
Works Great. Fairly easy to setup. Somewhat difficult to learn all the many different functions for each device. But overall a very good controller. Woth the investment!
i have purchased two different vhs to dvd combo players. one an rca the other a magnavox, both of which didn't work for more than four recording transfers. after doing extensive research on many brands, they all seem to have as many disatisfied customers as satisfied. it is my opinion after reading hundreds of reviews that this technology is not being produced with any level of quality consistent with good retail marketing. if you do purchse one of these products please don't be suprised if you have to return it to the store within a short period of time after purchase. i personaly will refrain from purchasing any of these products until there is some level of quality demonstrated in them.Sony RDR-VX530 DVD Recorder & VHS Combo Player
it's an adapter, it does what it's needed, and it does it without a problem. It definitely is bulky, and when put on top of a fairly bulky 6 pin, it's a good 3 inches long before the it hits the cord. Keep that in mind if you don't want things sticking out too far. However, if you can figure out a way how to not make it bulky...let me know. Therefore, 5 stars for another adapter.
To be honest, I ordered these headphones as my order fell short of the amount needed to get free shipping. I have been on a quest to find good headphones to use with my iPod, so I thought, "Why not?"They are my first pair of over/around-the ear-headphones. When I used them my initial thought was they don't deliver the volume I felt they should. But, I realized I didn't require a higher volume to hear what I was playing. And, I didn't have to jack the volume up when I went into a noisy room, or while riding in the car with the windows down. I could hear everything, with no adjustment to the volume. Amazing!The added bonus? I can wear these headphones for hours and they never become uncomfortable!! And how about the quality of sound? I can find no fault in what I hear.Very impressive!
I've had my CX995V for a month and give it 5 stars for what it's best used for: conveniently storing and beautifully playing up to 400 DVDs. Forget CDs. The Sony CD carousels are much better for music CDs. They negate much of the criticism leveled at the CX995V. At $300 on Amazon, the CX995V is worth every penny for just your DVDs. And forget displaying disc information, the Disk Explorer, folders, searching, sorting, etc., etc.It is essential that you create a simple spreadsheet on your computer as you load your DVDs. Disc number and title are really all that is needed. Don't bother with entering disc information on the CX995V, with or without a keyboard, and the real danger of losing everything with a power dropout or Sony hiccup.Using your spreadsheet and the DISC/AMS knob, you can dial up your DVD after powering up. Press in the DISC/AMS knob and your DVD (eventually) begins to play. Is that too much trouble to play a 2-hour movie? I don't think so. When you're finished viewing, just turn the power off. Your movie will resume where you left off when you turn power on again. Yes, it will start over automatically if you've gone to the end, but just push stop and use the DISC/AMS knob to dial up your next selection.The only thing the remote is good for is to navigate around menus, pause, fast forward or reverse, etc while you're watching a movie. Forget the myriad of other complicated, needless functions.How difficult does it need to be to store, select,and play DVDs? Just don't forget to make the spreadsheet!I'm sure we're going to watch a lot more of our DVDs now that we don't have to go through stacks of boxes to find what we want, struggle with the "press here to not release", and try not to drop the DVD on the floor.Update October 18, 2007We've had our CX995V for 18 months now, and i haven't changed my opinion. It's great.
I was skeptical of the rave reviews but figured $7 is worth a gamble. On the first try, the LensPen cleaned my Canon Powershot S95 lens in under 10 seconds! I have a small child who smudges the lens during close-ups. I tried tissue paper and T-shirts without success. As a former engineer, I even tried Kimwipes without luck. I was a little unsure about spending $20 on multi-component cleaning kits that can be found on Amazon. I am not a professional camera dude. Just a dad with an expensive point-shoot camera. The LensPen worked surprisingly well. Lens looks like new. No lint. No smudge. Easy to use. Some reviewers mention counterfeit products. So I chose to have the order fulfilled by Amazon instead of a 3rd party.
Great item works well and was super easy to hook up, The end. Have owned Lynksis routers in the past and they are still work horses and good for someone who didn't grow up computerized.
I do not own a pair of these but from my knowledge of the split tip connector you can take a razor blade and split the center a little bit to make it fit better i know this because i have some monster rca cables with split tip connectors and used the same trick it sounded and fitted better however be careful not to break the connector but if you dont want to use this technique you can also just cut off the existing one strip the wire and put it into a different connector the banana plugs are not too pricey and there are plenty of good tutorials on how to put banana plugs on speaker wire on youtube.i would say this is a very good product for the price thought.
I bought these to replace my tiny, 5 year old, cheapo - $25 Zenith speakers that I bought at Odd Lots, which actually still worked and sounded pretty good. I searched and searched for "outdoor speakers'. Must have read a million reviews. Finally I settled on the Yamahas because of the name.The Yamahas are twice the size, 6 times the cost, but unfortunately only marginally better. With a 6 " woofer I expected much more base and the duo tweeters sound tinny.They only come in white (I really wanted black) and the instructions have a section on "how to paint your speakers". Seems weird.I gave them a 3, but perhaps a 3.5 is more accurate.
worked great and very fast shipping, will order again, the price of a new cartridge i thought about just buying a new printer, its almost as cheap to replace the printer than to replace a new ink cartridge.glad i found this cartridge on amazon, and will buy from again, and ill stock up on black and color cartridges. great service
This product good as describedI'm very happy with itI would recommend and the price very decentThank You
these speakers are the best even though they are from philipsBuy these speakers
I have had this iron for a month and so far, so good. I had the Oreck cordless and the major difference right off the bat is the weight of the Panasonic...much, much lighter than the (really) heavy Oreck. Time will tell if the Panasonic holds up to the demand I put on it. I am a machine quilter and the iron is used a lot! Owned the Oreck for about 5 years -- it "sprung a leak" and would throw hot water all over my work, the floor, the ironing board...what a hassle. Oreck will NOT repair their irons. Had the choice to either replace with another Oreck or try Panasonic (had better consumer reviews which helped me make this decision).
I love this bag because it is so light weight. It fits my 17" laptop perfect. I Love It!!!!
I absolutely love these ear buds! The sound is fantastic, and I can wear them for hours. I use them on my daily train commute and it cuts out the noise without blocking it all together. I've also used them on planes and they worked great to cut out the air noise.The cord is super long, which is good and bad. I use one of those plastic pieces that you wind the cord around to shorten it a bit.There are a couple of various types of ear padding (foam, soft plastic, firm plastic) so you can find just the right fit.The other HUGE bonus is that the way they work, unlike other in-ear noise cancelling phones like the Apple ones, you can't hear yourself chew, and it doesn't make huge sound if the cord brushes your clothes.Make sure you look at the instructions on how to wear them properly - it makes a difference!
while some features catch one's attention, others dismay. i am accustomed to tripods using a lever system to lock the leg extensions at a specific length. having read another person's review on a particular tripod, i was pulled up short by his observation (and my own personal experience) that lever locks ultimately crack and therefore become useless, while the 'twist and lock' approach found on velbon should offer better and longer service.in addition, i wanted a tripod which would stow in my carry-on travel bag.so off i went to this model. i never quite got comfortable with twist and lock even though i believe it may (don't remember now) resolve the issue of section slippage. being so very compact with legs unextended is quite nice. but, at the same time, extending the four adjustable sections fully gave me scant comfort regarding stability, even though my camera and lens combination either weighs approximately 2 pounds, shorter zoom; 3 pounds longer. 21mm at the top unextendable section and subsequently less for each additional one does not suffice for me.the low position of 6.5 inches, the 4-way head and a weight of just over 2 pounds are great. nonetheless, these features are offset, rather rudely, by my perceived lack of stability.had velbon constructed the legs a bit longer, thus reducing total sections to, say, four, and made diameter more robust so as to facilitate greater stability, this product might have worked for me.as it is, i chose to pass.
I recently purchased the Philips DVP642 DVD player and I am quite pleased with it. I have a lot of files in .avi format, and it takes me several hours to encode them in DVD, SVCD, or VCD format to play on a DVD player. Now, with this player, I can just put my .avi files onto CD-Rs, pop them in the DVD player let the machine do the rest.The quality that AVI, DIVX, and MPEG-4 are displayed in is amazing. The files play much better than they do on my home computer. This is thanks to a &quot;smart&quot; technology that the player uses to enhance compressed video. Many scenes will appear in almost DVD quality.Many users have complained about the sloppy interface. I tend to disagree. Although other DVD players offer far better interfaces, this one holds up quite well. It will not distract from the overall experience you will have with this product. The remote control feels more like a television remote, though.This unit is not perfect. It doesn't play Nero Digital MPEG-4s. There isn't any sound on non-VOB structured MPEG-2 files, nor is there any sound when miniDVDs are played (but who uses those anyways). However, a simple file conversion program will solve most of these problems allowing you to keep up to 2 hours of very good quality video on one CD. No DVD players are perfect and the bottom line is for $70 this unit is a steal. If you have a lot of video files laying around on your cpu and a cd burner, this player is a must buy.
I know I only paid a buck and change for the item but when I used the cable the quality of the picture was very fuzzy and kind of dark. I don't know why but it was. I guess you get what you pay for.
I've used this unit for over a three years. I have both component video and composite video set up to my Hitachi 36&quot; HDTV (non-widescreen.) It was simple to setup for the 4:3 aspect ratio with either a choice of black or grey bars when viewing 16:9 programming (I prefer black and have had no burn-in problems.)I generally run the output in standard mode (480i), except when viewing a good quality HDTV program; even in that mode the quality of the HDTV broadcast vs normal broadcast is good. The Hitachi supports 1080i mode and I can easily toggle between the two modes if needed (running in 1080i disables composite output so you can't record to a VCR in that mode.)The one complaint I have, which is why I pulled back from five stars, is that viewing non-HD signals (e.g. local cable, non-HD DirecTV channels) in 1080i mode is not as clean as 480i mode. The output is a bit fuzzy and appears to be stretched a bit, primarily showing up in sports broadcast where any text (e.g. scores) at the fringes of the screen get cut off a bit. I assume this is an up-convert issue with this box (from 480i to 1080i) as the straight HD signals look great in this mode.I like the fact that it has NTSC/ATSC tuners as well as the DirecTV capabilities. I was considering the soon to be released HDTV DirecTV Tivo unit but it appears to lack an NTSC tuner so I'll stick to this unit as long as I must rely on cable or over-the-air non-digital signals for some local programming.
Casio Exilim EX-Z850 8.1MP Digital Camera looked very thin when I opened the box. But after seeing the pictures, I was impressed. Very good design, big screen for viewing, picture transfering dock, flash light and long lasting battery. Overall it is a very good purchase and thanks to Amazon.com services.
Great product. Easy to install, easy to program, works perfectly. I installed this in my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix with Sony CDX-GT510 stereo. It plugs into the wired remote port on the back of the stereo. I've heard the IR remote interfaces sometimes do not respond especially in sunlight. This one is wired so it doesn't have any problems. It always works.
Judging from a few of the reviews on this site, I was wonderingif I had made the right decision in buying it, after a week of proudownership I can safely say only the impatient would find mentionable faults with this player. The Dual disk capability is, once used,...... considered essential, there is nothing like it in the price range. The video quality is solid even with composite out. I haven't sampled the audio potential of DTS but the N-2-2 stereo surround was very good. When I recieved the box I thought it was empty, this player is that light! As for problems playing popular DVD's....what are those other guys talking about? Matrix plays flawlessly, and being able to pause, slow forward and reverse at increments of up to 32x is amazing. If you can't figure this remote out in 4 minutes ...As for glitches, during a slow reverse attempt I did have the &quot;Casino&quot; DVD freeze up on me, the only recourse was to restart, but I was being rather impatient with the pressing of the buttons at the time, and the glitch hasn't happened since. The remote is big, but the button's are relatively well placed, prior to purchasing the SD3109 I connected my computer DVD player (Creative labs Encore 5x) to the TV, let me tell you it is pleasing to be able to stop,pause,slow and scan without having to get up and hit the keyboard.All in all very recommended.
This is an amended review - in my first, I gave the card one star because it would not work with my phone. The problem? My phone. I bought an LG500G from Amazon and the card did not work. So I bought another LG500G from Tracfone and the card works just fine - no set-up required. It works great - I give it five stars now.
I admit I bought this for the ability to do digital voice messages, so the fact it was an MP3 player was just a bonus. In terms of digital messages - it is fantastic! Sounds were as clear at 6ft as 1 ft - and only got louder when I put my mouth practically over the speaker. I could even hear the cars outside my building - the sound was that clear!Let me also mention from the outset - the tech/customer support for this product is fabulous. This will be of particular interest to non-Americans looking to buy this product! I was very impressed as support nowadays can be very hit and miss, and Pogo Products defintely rank up there with one of my best experiences for support.As an MP3 player, I suspect this needs a few refinements - but for the price, it was great and the amount of memory was fantastic. Its probably better though if you download MP3 files from your computer though, then catching songs from CDs onto the unit itself - unless you do have a line out plug on your CD player (I did not). The sound was also MUCH better using ordinary ...earbud headphones than with the sleek-looking but tinny earbud headphones...I tried taping some of my cassettes, but unfortunately, did not have a line out feature (which they recommend using) on my cassette player and thus had to use the headphone plug. Although every single snap crackle and pop on my aging cassettes was faithfully recorded, there was occasionally - on some songs only - some electronic sound distortion. I couldn't work out if it was the RipFlash unit or the cassette player I was taping from. Certainly, when I uploaded the songs to my computer and switched from the supplied headphones to my ordinary bass-enhanced headphones, the music was fine. However, I think the quality of sound coming out of your cassette player is important and clearly the RipFlash is a bit sensative to preprogrammed equalizer settings on the cassette player! Also found out that if you increased the bit rate beyond the standard 128 kps and tried sampling from the headphone jack, the amount of static recorded increased significantly - is that why there is a 128 kps limit on most MP3 recordings?!Had no problems downloading MP3 files from my computer, although you kind of have to stack them in one folder for transferring across. Also had no problems uploading and then renaming the MP3 files to something I would recognise rather than their file name.The only other tip I would give is when deleting files on the RipFlash unit, instructions say hit the play button - you need to hit it twice to delete a file... The display changes to something that looks like Er yin - and it took me a while to work out that this wasn't an error message but "erase yes/no" Hitting the play button a second time to confirm file deletion was necessary - but not spelt out anywhere in the instructions...So, I guess it depends what you want this for! If you want it for digital messages (email your loved ones a personal voice message...) or recording sounds on the fly then this unit is explosively brilliant. If you want to use this exclusively as an MP3 player/recorder, then you may want to look around a little more for something that is exclusively an MP3 player. However, I think I got great value for money and will be keeping an eye on future products from this company!
This looked like a good idea and was just what I was looking for - an easy way to share my dial up connection without having to have both computers on all the time. Well, it does work, but not all that well. I had lots of dropped connections and redials. The dial on demand only worked sometimes. The DNS server was really flaky - I would have to reset the modem to get a connection back to one PC or the other. The firmware is the latest available, but has not been updated for quite some time. The only reason I put up with it was because I did not have a broadband connection available. Now I do - the modem will go on ebay for someone else to fiddle with now.
I have recorded all my CD's in WAV format on my computer and am still waiting for a Digital Audio Receiver that does justice to the complex audio interface offered by music match and others. In the meantime, the XITEL Pro HiFi link has worked flawlessly to digitally connect my computer to my stereo in the next room. I've tried both the digital RCA and the tos-link and both work great at the 30-feet distance which the included cables provide. The cables alone are worth the $100 this baby costs. If you already have an audio-card with an optical output, just purchase a long toslink cable from the internet (stores rarely carry them) and you'll get the same result. Eventually, I think I will just build a small computer to keep in my stereo cabinet and network it to my &quot;server&quot; in order to access my music, use it as a tivo, and give internet access in my living room. Until I can afford that, however, this is definately a good way to go.
I got this to throw in my laptop bag and use when I'm not at my desk with a docking station. It works really well for that and the fact you can stick the USB receiver into the bottom of the mouse for storage is awesome because it means you won't lose it. (Putting the receiver into the bottom of the mouse also pushes down a switch that turns the mouse off so your batteries won't get used up while it's in storage.)The only real complaint I have is that the mouse is just a tad too small for my hands. It's still better than using the touchpad or that little eraser nub thing in the middle of the keyboard, but I kind of thought this mouse would be just a tiny bit bigger. I can cover the whole thing with my hand, enough that you don't see it. My hands aren't necessarily small, though, so that may not be a problem for you.The USB receiver sticks out from the computer about 2" so you do need to be careful if you have it attached and you pick the computer up to move it around. You don't want to break the receiver off. (I haven't done that yet, just something I noticed.) That seems to be pretty typical, though, so I'm not docking points for it. Just FYI.
This is the first specialty paper I've used and I am very pleased with the results! When I showed the photos I printed on this paper, it impressed ALL my friends. If you are looking for something to make your pictures more interesting, this is a product that will do it for you!
I was hoping for a quick and easy way to purchase what I wanted, without actually looking for it, or going to get it. (Yes, I realize I have lofty goals, but please forgive me, for I am old.)Anyway, this HP Photo Value Pack was exactly what I was looking for (even though I suspected, and amazon reviews verified, there are more economical ways to buy ink and paper)... and amazon.com made the transaction quick and easy. (In fact, delivery was almost too fast, but I find it hard to complain about that, so please forget I mentioned it.)This is not the first time I have been totally satisfied with amazon.com.If they will just start selling groceries, I won't have to leave the house, and that would suit me just fine.
this is a regular coil cable that comes with several adapters that would make the whole deal cost surprisingly more than I paid.
Very attractive compact camera, but has a very terrible battery life...only shoot around 110 shots or less... you have to buy extra battery for sure...the one come with the camera only hold 760 mAh (very low capacity)-this is way below the average compare to most compact camara using this type of battery on the market today (Most of them can shoot up to 350-400 shots per charge). Try to buy the generic brand...like Energizer ER-D150, make sure to look for the one with a high capacity (1400 mAh)-I think Energizer ER-D150 is the only battery on the market with 1400 mAh and capatible with this Powershot SD600, but make sure that YOU LOOK FOR THE ONE THAT SAID 1400 mAH, because Energizer also make ER-D150 but only 760 mAh. This high capacity Energizer ER-D150 with 1400 mAh is about half the price of the Canon NB-4L but better battery life(highly recommended), it's last twice as long as the original Canon battery.Also, there is no indicator meter for the battery on the camera, so you do not know how much battery you have left until you are actually out, I don not know why Canon don't have this feature on all of their camera.Overall, this is a very nice camera, take good quality pictures for a point and shoot compact camera.
I got this for my 94 Volvo. I replaced the radio and used this to fill the space. It fit perfectly and looks great.
This is such a great cd player - I got this as a present, and I really had wanted the one that looks like this one that comes with a radio, but I just kept it. Today, I decided to see how it played, and boy was I surprised, it plays beautifully! At the beggining it wasn't playing just making weird noises, and it didn't say anything about this in the instruction booklet, after playing around with it for a while I realized the rubber that surrounds the edge had come out so I stuffed it in it's place, and it started working. The battery compartment was made very junkily, it comes off with out even trying to open it. The clasp on the cd player is very nice, but another disappointing thing was that it came with a sound dial as opposed to the digital type.The headphones it comes with are nice but there are better ones out there.Also they arent made that you would only hear the music, if someone's talking you will definitely hear them over the music. Overall it's a really nice cd player, and sounds amazing, though I think the one with radio is a better buy. I definitely recommend it.
This is a very good quality cable. It delivers solid deep,tight bass. I can tell a difference in bass quality from the previous cable it replaced in the overall bass quality. Great product.
Why can't companies make reliable long lasting products that give good value for the money? This thing worked well for a few months, but it got very hot and stayed very hot all of it's short lived life. Since the invention of electric current , hasn't it been well documented and repeated like a mantra ad nauseum that HEAT is the bane of all things electronic ? So when Hawking designed and tested this thing, they simply decided that producing a product that heats up burningly hot would be a good idea? "Hey Joe, this gets hot enough to toast a cherry filled poptart, what should we do?" "They're fine! let's sell 'em for top dollar!" "No passive radiator fins, no cooling vents, nothing?" "NO! Sell 'em!" Now the the fragile little egg dressed as a Hawking signal booster totally and inevitably fried itself leaving only the high pitched squeal of tortured electronic components screaming to me to pull the plug. My tenuous connection to my too distant wireless access point is no more. Don't waste your money.
Logitech has created an extremely simple, effective mouse that never gets old. I've owned the blue version of this model for several years now and it hasn't shown any signs of wear. The combination of optical tracking and USB means that there is little that can go wrong with this mouse. It is large enough to be gripped but not so large as to be clunky like some 'ergonomic' mice. It can be used with both a full-hand grip and with a fingertip grip. The scroll wheel is easy to operate and doesn't get triggered accidentally. The only slight difficulty I have with using this mouse is that clicking the middle button requires that you keep the wheel still (since they're integrated), but it's not hard with a few hours' use. Perfect!
The computer security screen was just what we were looking for. Great timing and the lowest price we could find, but the shipment of the screen was not secure enough. We had to return because the glass screen was broken during shipping.
The transdock micro worked perfectly for me from the beginning. The default station 88.5 fm worked well and there was a minimum of work to get it going. I am using my shuffle with the transdock. The only reason why I did not give it 5 stars is because you need to remove it from the lighter socket when you turn off the auto. It is not recommended that you leave it in the socket. Also, it is recommended that you need to increase the volume on the ipod first before than using the volume knob on your car radio.
I broke the lamp after just barely bumping it and it tipped over...not an ideal feature for a really expensive lamp
Absolutely fantastic, perfect for birdwatching and the price is right (I paid $50). Excellent quality, they feel good and solid.
The King Cobra is the best interconnect I've ever come across.It's like water flowing down a stream connected to my Cambridge Audio Azur 640c and then to my Creek 21se headphone amp.If you go further up in the Audioquest line up your getting into DBS territory.The purpose of DBS is to leave a constant electrical charge on the cable at all times meaning no warm up period is necessary.I'm content with the King Cobra as it needs just about 10 or 15 minutes to reach it's full potentail and about that long for my whole system to shine.Also pay the extra few bucks over the AQ Dimondback as the King Cobra is far superior.
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I've heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn't too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I'm trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn't happen all the time during low light or night time.Additionally, the internal reflection isn't only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).I'm actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don't have any filter for your lens yet.
Product was delivered promptly and works well. It has much better quality than aftermarket brands of toner and causes less problems on printer maintenance.
Even though a mishap ocurred when delivery of the product was made, the matter was resolved and I'm very satified in the matter that the same was jadled.Thank you for your prompt attention.
I don't know what the negative reviews are talking about. It sounds like one of you had a defective product. Good weight and size, on the fly dpi adjustment, programmable buttons, on the fly fire selection, and Led lights to indicate mode. The double, triple click is a great built in feature for fps games with semi-auto weapons. I have had great success with it.The fire selection button and dpi selection button are on the top and not easily hit by mistake. The mouse also has a rubber coated thumb tray area that makes it much more comfortable and keeps the thumb right by the thumb buttons. I use these for melee and nades. I find two thumb buttons to be easy to use and I would not want more than two because it would be tougher to select the right one in an instant.This mouse is discontinued and so it is hard to find. I love it. In response to the reviewer that said that it is too heavy and bulky and only disabled or heavy handed people would like it. I totally disagree. Am I heavy handed? Well, I am a man and prefer the stability and feel of this over other light mice that feel like toys you would get out of a Happy Meal! If you are limp wristed, go with something smaller.
LS-120 SuperDisks 3.5In by Imation: These are great tools to use for transferring larger files and/or for storage. We have found them not so available lately (July, 2001) and find this strange. They are far superior to Jazz or Zip systems because they are not a foreign, separate system to hang onto your computer. They are fully compatible and fabulous! ... I keep my QuickBooks data backed up on them daily for 2 different small business accounts. I need 2 each for seven days of the week (replaced every 6-months or so for safety), plus others for maps, photos and/or etc. that I send to business associates, friends and/or family. The extra space in the disk is essential for my work. Check them out, if you haven't tried them already; and use them more, if you have. Don't' let them fall by the wayside!
fast delivery good packing & just what i needed for my project.thank you very much parts express for your product.
Is a little bulkier that the nuvis but then I wan't really planning on carrying it in my pocket.I frankly like this better than the nuvis (bulkiness apart) since the volume control is independent of the screen and I find myself adjusting the volume often and don't like to navigate the screen menu everytime for it.The usual options for navigating are pretty user-friendly for the most part. No complicated screen navigation, pretty intuitive menu options.My only crib is that I have on occassion found it to be slow in picking up satellite reception - mostly under bridges or in the woods. This problem also occurs when there's a huge change in location since the last time it was turned on (e.g. you turn it off and then back on in a different city altogether)But all in all very good value for money.
Found out about these golf balls around 5 years ago. Used to be able to buy them at Walmart. These go just as far as the Titleist PROV1 xyz$$$. My friends always say that I use a "cheater" ball. LOL. When they stopped carrying them at Walmart I had to find them somewhere. Have been buying them here ever since. Always Happy.
I have a notebook with a 15" screen. The notebook dimensions are 14"x10.5". So this product seemed to fit based upon dimensions on the web page. But the actual product is 11.8"x9" so it was much too small. Need to find a bigger cooling pad.
I've been using this router for well over 6 months now and it has been fantastic. I play World of Warcraft so it is key to have a reliable router on raid nights. ;)2 desktop computers and an Xbox 360 are wired. The rest of the connections throughout the house are wireless including: Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, iPod Touch, and a Dell laptop.There are some horror stories out there about people with wireless routers but this has been a great experience as my first wireless one. Not one single issue yet. I live in a normal size ranch house and can get a good signal from anywhere inside. We also use the laptop all of the way out in the garage daily without issue.GJ D-Link.
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound works fine for heat sink applications and is easily applied with plunger style syringe. Also, compound formula is more than adequate for dispersing heat and keeping components cool. The only thing I would like is a quantities measurement indicator...maybe on the plunger. This is a minor issue considering it's not difficult to see small amount needed for most applications.
We purchased this product specifically for the repeat function. We play CDs at night for our children. We purchased one, and the repeat function stopped working within the first 30 days. We exchanged it for another, and after two months, the repeat function no longer works. It also will not play the CDs any longer. We are so unhappy with our purchase - don't waste your money!
I ordered this product on a whim to see if I could find a decent HDMI for my ps3 and stand alone blu ray player. I was slightly afraid to purchase this as the next cheapest cable I saw online or in store was atleast $25. Sure enough it arrived in the mail quickly, and it hooked right up into both of my devices and provides an excellent picture quality and sound. (Tested on my Sony Bravia) Honestly, do not spend the money on expensive cables, as this cable preforms identical to the expensive store bought one I returned after buying this one.
this cable is what i need a good 75ohm. cable , price is good to.
great size, perfect functionality, and it looks nice! what the heck are you waiting for? BUY IT! you wont regret it
I spent much time researching good, inexpensive headphones. I often ran into these and so I bought them. Not only do they satisfy me, but I think the sound is absolutely great. In fact, I am very pleasantly surprised that such thin and seemingly delicate headphones could produces such incredible sound! Especially for the price these are a great buy. They are very comfortable as well.
I found a trick to go around it , well i am not sure how long this will last but for now it did the trickI have used a paint tape, a blue masking tape , and covered the front of the camcorder where the microphone is, because i assumed that they have put their moisture detector overthere, and in fact after sealing the speaker/microphone holes in the front, the camcorder is back to working fine even after removing the tape --- good luck
Nice leather and it looks good but the hole for the ipod dial is off center so it makes this pretty much unusable (and stupid looking). The plastic cover I tried to clean with wipes but it still looks dirty. I also picked this up because it said it could stand-up but it doesn't really work well - very unstable. I am sending it back for a refund.
The cables arrived in great condition and in very fast time. The package was easy to open. Thank you very much.
I just got my EX-Z40 two days ago. So far I am extremely impressed. The size is great for putting it in your pocket and going out or to a baseball game (like I did). Everyone who has seen it is really impressed with it.The most impressive thing about the camera (besides the size) is the quick startup and shuter time. Don't underestimate this feature. I had an older 2 MP sony and the thing took forever to take a picture and I missed some really good photos because of the shutter delay. With the Casio's speedy shutter speed and startup time you won't miss that critical photo op. The picture takes nearly instantaneously when you hit the button. With the flash on it adds to the time between photos a little, but isn't bad at all comared to others.The picture quality is good. I noticed a big difference in picture quality with the &quot;BestShot&quot; feature you had the camera on. I got some really bad ones when I didn't have it in macro mode with people up close. The toughest thing for me was to determine what mode to keep it in for most shots. But when I had the right photo type selected the pictures looked great...even at 1600 resolution.The controls are very easy to use. The menus are very intuitive, and surprisingly the buttons aren't too small even for my big hands.Also the battery life is amazingly long. I took 3 videos, approx. 50 pictures (many with flash and the LCD on the whole time) and the battery was still on 4/5 bars.The camera is also packed with tons of extra features that are surprising to find on such a small camera. The additional feature of the video with sound is really cool, and the &quot;Best Shot&quot; can be really helpful (baring you understand each mode and when to use them well).I would MOST HIGHLY recommend this camera to everyone. All in all it is a superb point &amp; shoot carry along camera. This thing will get a ton of use with me.
I bought this product hoping for a good product. However, it fails when reading the CD's. Always stopping to read any CD.
Half way thru the discs and they have almost all worked. The problem ones were due to my burn drive.
Good product, it is not always as clear as it says it can be. It sometimes freezes during video chat sessions. It's a little on the pricey side, but I trust a logitech product.
Happy with quality except should have had leash on lens cap and lens should have had threads for filters. This was a let down.
This monster cable replaces Acoustic Research cable in my car. The difference is night and day. My setup is Dynaudio 5" in front (100W each channel), and Dynaudio 10" subwoofer (200W) in the trunk. To bring the best out of the Dyns, i realised i need upgrade other part of the system. The Acoustic Research cant make it, it sounds muddy and noisy, just like cheap cable from ebay. Monster cable is not cheap but spending extra 40 bucks for better music is no brainer.
Although superior to its competitors - its fidelity is superior with larger volume control without overdriving, the charger is cleverer (not mandating careful placement of the phones), the range is somewhat better, and it has the ability to adjust right-left balance, commonly absent in the others (I tried JVCs) - its controls are poorly placed, and you have to love earphones. It was far too easy to confuse the channel button with the other controls, and one push of that button can disconnect you with the source. Since the earphones were for my aged - very aged, 99! - mother to enjoy the television more fully (instead of relying on the very limited closed captions), this was a clear recipe for trouble. Further, no one tells you this, but earphones of this type, enclosing the ear, are impossibly irritating. While they limit external noise, which can be a plus, they also limit air circulation, and thus your ear quickly starts to feel hot! I cannot see how anyone can tolerate them, voluntarily, for very long.
It works great for my purposes, for the back yard. Could have used more than the 4 screws it came with for both speakers. Hooked it up to a small amp and it works really great.
This was a great price and the retractable cord is great for keeping the wiring neat. But it is cheaply made and after a few months of use the too thin wires must have stop working from normal use. When pulling them out and pushing them back in various radio/entertainment centers must have caused internal damage. I have had this happen with headphones too after a while. But with this it was onyl a few months. I went and bought a more expensive one from Best Buy and it has a much thicked wire and still works great.
Giving a 5 star rating due to the quality of these cases. They are very slim so they do not take up much space on my DVD shelf. As an added bonus, they have sleeve like a standard DVD case.
This little gem is excellent at its job especially if you open it up and crank up the gain on the transmitter. It's the only FM transmitter on the market that I know of that lets you increase the gain to the point I get clear reception throughout my house. Also, you can choose an empty frequency for your location. You're not stuck with just a few frequencies to pick from.
This lens has easily became my favorite, I purchase the Nikon D90 bundle which came with the 18-105mm and 55-200mm lenses, however since owing this 50mm lens I can't stop using the camera and has not changed the lens since. great investment if you love portrait photography-you don't even have to manually focus the lens, the camera does it for you, however you have to physically move in order to frame your photograph which is great because it makes you more in tune as to what you are allowing in your picture. it has only been a month since I owned this lens but I have already taken over 1,000 pics, most of which are portraits. I feel with this lens I am getting my money's worth and much more-precious memories.
I saw a great price on the Transcend 8GB SD card and ordered it to use in my new Canon XSi Digital SLR. This SD did not record images in my XSi. I formatted the SD in the camera and tried again with the same disappointing results. All of the SanDisk SD cards have worked in the camera. And with regular rebates on the SanDisk products I'll probably stick to SanDisk's SD cards in the future.
Too bad there's not a zero star option. I bought this primarily for a kitchen radio. The tuner and volume knobs are so smooth and so tiny you can barely turn them--certainly not with wet or sticky fingertips. The tuner is analog, not digital, so you're lucky to tune in a station at all; it's impossible to avoid interference. Nor is it an option to set it to mono to cut the background hiss. I suppose the CD player works and sounds fine, so I've put it in the laundry in case I ever get around to ironing. If not, taking it to the consignment shop will likely cost less than shipping it back for another $20.
I bought last year's model of this item, essentially the same item. It worked great at first, although the complaints about volume control turned out to be true for me as well. I had to crank up the volume to watch a tape, and then when the tape was turned off, the tv would blare. My biggest complaint is that after 3 1/2 months, the VCR quit working altogether. Nothing happened to cause it to break, it just stopped functioning, with a tape stuck inside. I've had a stand alone VCR for 8 years that still works--3 1/2 months is not very long. The warranty for labor, of course, is 3 months. Usually Panasonic has quality products--I don't know if this was a fluke, or the advice of others to stay away from combos is true.
Advertising the display is the last thing creative people should consider because dispite its tiny bit higher of resolution, you won't be able to see anything under daylight. Say when you are walking on the street during the day and you wanna switch a song, I can gaurantee that you won't see a thing on the screen. The high resolution can only be seen well when you are in complete darkness. The processor is also insanly slow, can't believe this item can still exist under this kind of rediculous price!
I have owned this player for 5 years, have never encountered problems brought up by other owners. I believe these complaints were caused by human error, because this player is AWESOME! I love the multiple digital inputs on the back (I utilize the optical output) and the playback is flawless. Granted, the remote is kind of large, but is easy to use unless you can't read. Even on a HD TV, the display is crystal clear along with the sound. I would recommend this player to anyone looking for a reliable, worthwhile, entertaining investment.
This mouse works great...fits the hand and is much nicer than using the touchpad...Only problem I had (don't know if it is the mouse or the computer) is I had to reinstall the mouse bluetooth function (takes about 1 min) several times. It just stopped working. Other than that it has been great.
I picked up a Foci Card holder as well. I have kept this one as a standby cause it really doesnt look that good.
Works gr8, it's really big so u can hold any kind of color filter! pretty helpful!
This shower radio failed after getting wet the first time. Not worth the money to worry about a return, but I'd strongly recommend you don't purchase this shower radio.
The first Kodak Advantix C650 camera I bought did not work out of the box, so Amazon replaced it. The second one I received produced lovely pictures (for about 2 months), but it stopped working in the middle of my Disneyland trip, forcing me to buy one-time-use cameras while there. I have sent the camera in for repair twice and it took 1-2 pictures before ceasing to function again. I lost the cost of the camera, two batteries, the cost of several one-time-use cameras, and the cost of shipping it twice. (I may try sending it one more time in sheer determination to get something for the money I've invested in it.) Although the pictures I took while the camera worked were of fairly high quality and I love the APS film options, this camera itself is of poor quality and it's a good thing it's been discontinued. I'm not likely to buy a Kodak camera again. Buyer beware.
Reflecting off the ceiling works best! Will over expose a liitle if your too close to object.
The fuser went out at 69% remaining. Do not purchase. This was from AccutekImaging. I will only buy OEM merchandise going forward.
The very old wire to a co-worker's laptop adapter frayed all the way through recently so I googled the model number and ended up here for the lowest price. Works perfectly. Although it is not identical to the picture this is fine because the built-in "elbow" in the wire makes for a more durable wire than before.
- Was disappointed to find out the product was a repack and wasn't advertised as such.- Trim piece around docking door came off, obvious it had been glued at some point, explains the repack sticker on box.- Instructions say, leave headphones plugged into MP3 player as FM antenna, doesn't quite work, when the headphone jack is on the bottom next to the docking port.I did keep this product, even with all the above mentioned issues. It does sound great!
Mine is about 5 years old now and the biggest compliment i can make is that it's chugging along. the best parts: large capacity, cheap price, good volume, fm tuner. love the fm tuner. bad: it's good for an annual software screw up. these have been fixable to this point, but these errors have wiped out my library on the unit, very bad news as i don't always keep back up music files. big and heavy as hell for an mp3 and you must buy accesories on line. i reccomend it at the current pricing near 75 or so, new or used, anything over that is a stretch.
I live in the city so there is occasional interference. However, this product performs well overall and I am happy with it. It performs much better then the Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter. I would recommend spending the extra dime for the Kensignton.
This was my Christmas gift to me and I am still having fun with it. I never knew there were so many pod casts. I got a great price on this thing and have recommended it to everyone who has asked me about it. Nice screen good sound and easy to use. I even have learned to like the brown color.
this is a great upgrade from the normal earbuds supplied with the IPOD. They fit better, block out external noise better and are of better design
Smooth operation and great audio decoding for a five disc unit! Nice packaging for shipment!
Installation on my Dell Inspiron laptop was fairly easy, just following the directions on the screen. I printed a test page and thought everything was going to work great. The problem was when I tried to setup my husband's Dell laptop that is about 4 years old. After numerous uninstalls and reinstalls, I could never get through the setup process. Finally went to Linksys online chat support and was told by them that my husband's laptop was probably too old to support the software. I was going to just keep the print server anyway since it did work for one of our laptops, but I soon learned there was another problem. You have the option of setting the print server to disconnect after a print job is completed, you can set the number of minutes you want it to wait before disconnecting. The other option is for it to always be connected. I checked the box for always connected but it did not do any good. It continued to disconnect anyway. Everytime I wanted to print, I had to click the icon in the system tray and tell it to connect which was not immediate. Then it took a long time for the printer to get the info and actually start printing. When I tried to use the scan feature, it was also very slow to start up and then would pause half way through and stall for a while before continuing. Lastly, the print server would lose it's wireless connection and I'd have to unplug the power cord and then plug it back in for it to come back on the network. I might add that I also have a Linksys network router, so there should be no compatibility problem between the router and the print server. All in all, a frustrating experience. I am sending it back. I had an older Linksys print server that was not even supposed to be compatible with our Canon MP730, but I got it working on both laptops and used it for a couple of years until it died. So I don't know why this newer, multifunction-compatible one shouldn't do as well. But it doesn't!
I bought this product but it looks bigger than other 512MB USB drives
This case worked very well, without adding a lot of weight or bulk to the camera. I took it snorkeling (watertight to 12 feet), white water rafting and snow skiing, and it has worked well. All controls are accessible, it doesn't fog up if you follow acclimatization tips and it keeps a valuable camera dry. The only thing to watch is that you keep the wrist strap out of the way when putting the camera into the case, so that you don't crimp the seals.
This came in a timely manner and is so much better that you do not have to keep it plugged in. Especially having a baby and a puppy running around. Last one I had that we plugged into the computer, I accidently broke, so this is a great thing to have around and up in a higher position.
These headphones provide the best bang for your headphone dollar. For a sub $40 price, you can get a headphone that is better than twice its price. But it is not better than most premium headphones that cost over $200.The bass, which was great by 80s standards, can't handle the lower frequencies as well as high end Shure earphones. Otherwise, there is very little distortion of the sound.The level of detail in the sound is impressive. I did hear many sounds (mainly percussion instruments and background guitar music) which I couldn't hear with my inferior iPod headphones. But again, the level of detail is not as good as Shure earphones.If you are on a budget and want to replace your uncomfortable and inferior iPod headphones with something superior, then this headphone is great. Unless you want to look retro 80s, however, you may want to wear them inside.
This player has major problems with certain disks. It can't even begin to play John Carpenter's Vampires. &quot;The Matrix&quot; (dual layer disk) gets about half way through, then only plays every other chapter. The player's computer software(firmware) loses it's mind all too often even on disks it has previously played causing the &quot;incompatible disk message&quot; which requires resetting the player by unplugging it. If you play back movies using the Dolby Digital sound setting you get periodic pops in the soundtrack and times when the sound goes away for a few seconds. I have to say overall it has been a very pathetic DVD player thus proving once again that &quot;you get what you pay&quot;. If you have one of these players and think it's great, just wait over time with more movies played you will change your mind!
I have used mine *heavily* since I bought them in March 2005. The fact that it has an extension cord is great: you can use the short cables to attach to your iPod in your armband without a mess. This works great for the treadmill.9 Months have passed and the left headphone is not woking very well. Just checked and it would cost me $30 to get a replacement. I guess its a bad assumtion to make that all prodcuts come with a one year warranty huh?The headphone plugs do come lose easily, so you have to watch over them when taking them out of a bag or untangling them. Sound is great, but I am dissapointed that they lasted only for 9 months.
Took camera to Vegas and to the grand canyon. This camera has the most amazing zoom I've ever seen for the price. Rivels those network cameras that are used for the NFL games. Another great feature is I can (with the optional IR light) take pictures in total darkness for up to 100 feet. Sony has outdone itself on this product.
I used to use the Nordic Ware 12-Cup Microwaver Corn Popper. I thought that I was happy with it - unil I received my Presto multi-popper. I pop popcorn frequently; I've used this product several times since I received it about a week ago. The popcorn tastes great and nearly every kernal pops. The seasons even seem to 'stick' to the popcorn better mmmmm.... flavor!This suits me because I eat popcorn for a light, high fiber 'gourmet' snack that I can try with different oils and seasoning. I like popping it myself better than bagged because I can use Splenda to make kettle corn flavored popcorn and a medium amount of oil rather than either extreme. If I save money too, this is an added bonus. That said, I checked eBay prices before buying the popper and found that I can buy concentrators by the case really cheap, so it's no biggie for me. As an added benefit, my Presto popper cooks popcorn in 1 minute less than my Nordic.If you're looking for -quality- popcorn and don't mind replacing the concentrators when they turn brown (after 2 to 4 batches), then go with this one. If you hate the idea of replacing the paper concentrators, then go with the Nordic Ware container (available also at Target and Wal-Mart stores). I think I'd only go back to the Nordic if I ran out of the concentrators, but otherwise I personally have no use for my Nordic anymore.Some reviewers reported microwave problems. The paper concentrators do have technology of some sort in them, so press them fully in place before microwaving and replace them whenever they look brown. Mine is buried under popcorn oil and 1/3 cup of kernals. I have a 1000 watt microwave with a turntable. I'm currently using a new bag of yellow popcorn. I heat it for 2 min and 30 sec on high (as compared to 3 minutes 40 sec with the Nordic). I'm also careful about removing any traces of oil as the instructions advise. I'm guessing this has to do with the way it heats. I haven't had any problems; in fact I get -perfect- popcorn each time. I'm not sure what was different for those who had problems.As advice, keep in mind that this popper is different in how it uses heat. As the directions say, when the popping slows down to 3 seconds between pops - stop! Kernals continue to pop after the microwave stops, don't wait until the popcorn stops popping. Don't use the microwave setting for popcorn. It does hold heat, so sometimes I'll dump the kernals into another bowl to release the heat and stop the cooking process. If I want the popcorn to stay warm longer, I'll leave it there until I'm ready to eat. This is really an impressive piece of technology.
I spent a few weeks looking over about 40 different monitor choices. After going in person to see them and pouring through reviews and data I settled on this HP f1905. This monitor really needs more press, there aren't as many reviews on it as there are on other models like Sony, Samsung, or ViewSonic models, but this monitor is a gem.Picture:The picture has the best black levels that I have ever seen in a non-glossy LCD. The blacks are black, not grey as you will see in other LCDs out there. The colors are rich and beautiful to look at. Text is sharp as can be, especially if you use DVI cables (about $50 not included). I am a digital artist and designer and can say I am extremely pleased with the picture quality. The brightness is exactly right. Some higher cost and well rated Viewsonic models are in the way too bright range, but this HP is a pleasure to look at. Working with text on a white page is easy on the eyes.I also had the joy of finding no blown out pixels. As a side bit of advice always ask the place you buy your LCD from if they cover blown pixels as part of their replacement plan. Most places that sell a warrantly add-on will do this for you.Speed & Gaming:I play a lot of FPS games and MMORPGS. The monitor has a 16ms response time in print which is not "the fastest" on the market right now but you'll have to challenge me to see any visual signs of ghosting. Quick turns in FEAR or DOOM3 look great and any slight hit you might take in response time is well made up for by the rich, sharp and vibrant colors. The fastest response time monitors on the market now all trade off some picture quality and color accuracy to get those quick times. As an avid gamer I am very pleased with how this monitor handles games.Graphical User Interface:The GUI controls are located on the right side of the monitor out of plain view but perfectly accessible when you need them. The on screen GUI is very clean and well laid out. It contains all of the adjustment features you could ever need although the monitor never needed adjustment for me. It was calibrated and set perfectly right out of the box.Form Factor:The overall aesthetic finish of this monitor is of high quality and sturdy with a very clean look to it. This is complimented by ample adjustment capabilities that allow you to both lift the screen higher or lower, and tilt it forward or backward. The articulating arm is set up so that the tilt of the monitor will stay at the same degree as you raise or lower the screen (a nice touch).Overall this is an amazing monitor for the price. You could easily spend $100-$200 more on other manufactureres "Pro" models and still find them lacking or overcompensating in areas to boost certain features (like speed or color accuracy). The HP f1905 strikes a perfect balance to create an extremely high-quality panel that hits well above average in all areas.I can think of no downsides to this panel other than the lack of an included DVI cable.Rating: Excellent.
Product works fine. Straight forward installation and user-friendly interface. Had some driver issues though. When driver was installed CPU usage was on 100% almost all the time and computer was slow. Regardless of whether bluetooth was on or off, CPU usage would always be extremely high. Once I uninstalled driver/bluetooth software, system went back to normal again.
I had been using Memorex DVD-R for a long time because they were a decent price. Only problem was that I would end up with several coasters after I got through a 50 pack. On top of that, they seemed to deteriorate quickly. So I went off on a search for better more reliable blanks. I decided it was time to go with a big name and pitched in the extra dough to get Sony's DVD-R 50 pack, and the rest as they say, was history. I have yet to set down a drink upon a Sony coaster. Great product, and I definatly don't mind paying a little extra for good results.
We had our wedding on the beach and needed speakers that didn't have access to electicity. These did the job.
There is obviously a split opinion between most photographers about the use of a UV filter on the front of your lens. Some say it causes ghosting or reflections in your images specially from bright light points. The other side see the UV filter as a form of protection that keeps the edge from getting at least odd nicks and at worst a major dent in the threaded edge of your expensive lens. Being an amateur I have yet to find any negative unwanted reflections in my images, but I have bumped my fair share of lens edges and so far the UV filter has saved all of my lenses from damage. I have seen photographers remove their UV filters for the shot, and then replace them. It's also easier to clean the filter than it is a coated lens.This filter was for my daughter's first D-SLR camera. I would recommend them to all photographers. Also if you are tempted by other less expensive brands of filter, please pass on them. The Tiffen is of very good quality, and the price is not that bad. Get the filter, it's the cheapest insurance you will ever buy.
This item was priced correctly. an outgoing technology, but yet wanted for those older units that are too expensive to replace.
I picked up this lil' mouse based on the high reviews on this and other sites. I'm using it with my BlacBook (Black Macbook) and it looks and performs seamlessly with it. It is incredibly accurate and responsive, and it reminds me of my game on the court; it's got mad range.
Steer away from this one. I actually was foolish enough to purchase 2 of these. Both failed in less than 3 months. I have since purchased the same style mouse from logitech. It works perfectly and costs less.
I bought this shortly after the recall (November 2002). It's been over a year and a half, and I still use mine daily! I've only had the 1% battery problem once because I usually sit mine to recharge overnight. Is it a hassle? Not if I need to update information on it daily (e-mails, appointments, etc).All in all, it's been frustrating to see poor reviews and then see Toshiba not support the e740 any more. However, with proper management, you can get a WiFi enabled PDA with SD/CF slots for cheap and be pretty satisfied with yourself!
I have used this for years and have bought a 2nd one when the first one died BUT I can tell you it's a crap shoot to get the thing to work, It might or it might not, it almost always can be made to work as far as boosting an unsecured signal BUT if you are even vaguely concerned about security you have a night mare on your hands. The thing has never worked for me with any type of security septup (WEP etc) and on my old router I could use a combo of limiting DHCP IP addresses and MAC filtering to keep my network secure. Unfortunately my old router died and my new one works great but does not have all the abilities to adjust everything my old one did and so I am broadcasting to the world today, I am looking into a Wireless Access Point that I can add to my existing network wirelessly (not much out there that does what this thing does) so it's a tuff decision, make no mistake I have used it for years but always with work-around for minimal security. If you have no security concerns this thing will do exactly what you need as far as extending the range of your network. The setup is a combination of black magic and good luck. I wish you well and hope I can find something that will replace this for my use.UPDATE!!!: 21 AUG 2009 Well I bought a new Netgear WNR3500 RangeMax Gigabit Router and spent about 2 hours burning incense and praying to all points on the compass and a miracle occurred, the WRE54G not only linked up but I was able to access the config menu (also new) and my network is now secure. One little trick for anyone with a Netgear Router if you have that menu to setup a repeater DO NOT TURN IT ON!!! That's only for other Netgear products (duh, now how did I find that out). I have to say that today it gets 4 stars because it's working flawlessly and the signal is stronger than ever (no clue on that one, got 4-5 bars now instead of 3-4). If you are a novice to networking this thing might make you suicidal, but its working awesomely for me. Note that I have been using one of these for years now, but this is the first time I was ever able to get it to pass on the security.
I am very very satisfied with this product. I have used this before back in my home country and it was reliable. This time, I bought one for myself and it is indeed very reliable. The performance is just awesome!!!
I got this really good deal and really fast ship!!Thank you very much!!!
I wanted a scan converter that had controls were i can control things besides using my tv as a monitor,and I wanted an item that appears to be made in USA.I found one scan converter that had more controls but the manual was in Chinese.This TVator is infact made in China.I haven't tried it with my LCD yet,but i have tried it with my older Zenith with RCA composite ports.It works right off the bat.I can sharpen the picture zoom out and in,pan it left and right,up and down etc.When I set my laptop to 1024 resolution the picture doesn't quite cover the whole tv screen so i have a small strip of black at the top and bottom.It does however cover more than my LCD does in 16:9 ratio when watching a dvd etc.I'm generally happy with this purchase,and for $28.50 i think it was a good deal seeing what all you get with it,all the cables etc.The VGA cable could have been longer,however Radio Shack charges about the same price for a VGA cable as this whole package did.Oh btw it says it supports everything except XP and Vista,however my laptop uses XP OS and it worked fine with it.It does say it supports Win 2000 which is basically a different version of XP.
I am new to Finance and i agree with the previous two reviewers that this is a great calculator from what i have seen so far. I especially love the NPV and IRR calculation when i compare this to the TI-BAII PLUS. The keys are soft touch, the color layout is great and all in all i have found this very easy to use. The price is great when you compare this to A TI-83 or similar.
I was really excited about this product. It sounds like a great idea: a quickly-removable lens cap that won't get lost.The problem is that the fast cap's diameter is much larger than the lens filter, so it sticks out well past the barrel of the lens. This makes it unable to fit in my lens bag and much more likely to be accidentally torn off the lens violently by getting caught on something.If they would just make the cap the same size as the lens it's supposed to protect, this would be the ideal lens cap. Until then, however, I'm going to stick with the original cap.
The following are my issues with the DVDR3355:Sometimes a recording on DVD-R media did not allow Fast Foward or Rewind. There was a similar issue that a firmware upgrade was meant to resolve: Before the upgrade all finalized DVD-R could not be FF on the device but would be perfect on another player. Now it became erratic: sometimes it's possible to FF sometimes it's not (even on other DVD players), which is frustrating.When the EDIT menu is poped-up I cannot FF or FRW because the remote buttons to do that are the same to navigate the menu system. It's a pain trying to find the index picture if you've missed it because you can't go back without exiting the Edit menu, which brings another issue:Exiting the EDIT menu always makes the device to UPDATE the disk, regardless if you did any actual edit or not. This is such a simple software issue to resolve that I can't believe philips did not make it into a firmware upgrade yet.I can't change the video aspect unless there is no disc on tray or tray is open. I can't accept that an expensive device like this one does not let me change the display aspect "on the fly" like any (unexpensive) other DVD player around (including DVD players from philips)My brother owns another DVDR3355. He lost unique, very important recordings (the 2006 world cup final for instance) that took 2 hours recording because the UPDATE of the disk failed after the STOP was pressed. His device also did not seems to be able to record successfully on DVR-RW media from philips (and perhaps any other brand). My own device do not have this problems tough.There seems to be impossible to RECORD in 16:9 aspect (widescreen). I own a Widescreen digital camera (Panasonic PV-GS59) but I've found no way to record on my DVDR3355 in widescreen using the front CVBS inputs (I did not tried the other inputs nor the MiniDV input - firewire - because I did not own a DV cable yet - and yes, I made sure the camera was outputing int 16:9 before you ask :-) ).Many operations are DAMN TOO SLOW. Ejecting a DVD can take up to 30 seconds. Boot up can take this or much longer (up to 1 min). If I tried to Eject just after powering on, the device seems to freeze. If I operate too fast the remote, the device sometimes seems to freeze for up to 1 min (one time even requiring me to click the power button on the device because the remote wasn't responding).I think the firmware of this unit and it's menu system to be pretty much in beta stage and still too much stupid. Overall I liked the unit because I really wasn't expecting too much from it, but I was TOO MUCH disapointed by the firmware and Menu/Operation. I was very satisfied with my previous philips players and found them simple to use, but this DVDR3355 usage is cumbersome. I also thought that this device would be full of new features because it was such a modern concept, but instead it was a rather primitive DVD player compared to more "ancient" pure DVD players. This device is really a recording one and do not replace your (old) top-notch DVD player / Home Theater system.If it was not for the menu and firmware I would rate it 4 out of 5, which means that a future firmware upgrade could make me this happy. Today, with the menu and firmware issues I will rate it 2.5 out of 10. Since I did never own any other DVD recorder to date (not counting PC based ones) I can't be sure if there is a DVD recorder that is better than this unit today.
Great picture, even when picking up programs with built in antenna.
This is the best power amp for the $ I have 2 and am thinking about getting more
This ink lasts a very long time. If you are printing photos, it lasts for about 235 4 x 6 photos! If you are printing normal documents at about 20 pages per day this cartridge seems to last about a month an a half. Also, the colors you get out of this cartridge are amazing. On photos they seem as if they were developed.
This is a really nice lense. It got great reviews, so I figured I would give it a try. It has a great macro feature and I am very pleased with the optics. I am a hard core Nikon fan, so I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. It's the perfect substitute for the old Nikkor 105mm f 2.8. I used that for portraits for years and it's a great option to have in the bag.
The story is I bought a "genuine" panasonic battery off of an ebay seller for US$20, and I discovered that it is in fact a fake. It was bought NEW, still in the box, it has a panasonic logo, but it is definitely not the Li-ion polymer battery I expected....It was bought from the "newzmobile" store on ebay (he sells hundreds of such video camera batteries as well as sony ones) - but he did refund my money with some help from ebay, squaretrade & the paypal buyer protection programme. But obviously I could not recommend buying these from any ebay seller, as you just don't know whether it's real or not.How to tell the difference between a fake/counterfeit "panasonic" bettery and a REAL panasonic battery: For a start, the fake battery has a black label, where as the OEM panasonic battery has a grey label. The other main difference is the fake battery weighs too much. The original 680mAh battery weighs 36grams, so you'd expect that a truly genuine 1360mAh panasonic battery would weigh just shy of double that. I think they actually are supposed to weigh about 66grams. THE FAKE ONE I GOT WEIGHED IN AT 96 GRAMS!There are many other minor differences, which are best pointed out in a photo - I have hosted an image of the difference between the fake & real batteries here:http://members.optushome.com.au/dyevooshka/FAKE2.JPGThe fake battery is probably just some half-baked nickel-cadmium piece of junk. Because NiCd cells don't have the capacity of a lithium batteries, I'm willing to bet that it won't last as long as a genuine panasonic battery... It might also cause damage to your camera. I've certainly learned my lesson.1) If it seems to good to be true, it probably is.2)You get what you pay for.I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU EITHER BUY THESE FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER SUCH AS AMAZON OR GO AND BUY ONE IN THE FLESH SO YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT IN PERSON!!Hopefully this was of some help to you... please vote below...Thanks!
I purchased this back in February and I wish I would have returned it. It had problems from the start. First off it did not work with my 5g iPod Nano or my DSLR camera but did work with my 5g iPod Video and usb flash drives. Second, It would keep loosing the connection with my computer. I really didn't want to hassle with returning it if I could avoid it so I tried emailing Cables Unlimited customer service. After a few days of waiting to hear back from them I decided to try using a power adapter with it to see if it was just under-powered and sure enough everything worked, fantastic! The only problems were the occasional connection loss(mainly only when the cord would get moved) and sometimes I would have to reconnect my Nano once or twice to get it to sync right. After waiting over a week! to hear back from Cables Unlimited they finally found the time to get back to me saying to try the very same thing I did try! So the only reason I'm writing this review now is because nearly 6 months(one week shy)from purchase it is now dead. Windows stopped recognizing it and now it wont even power on.I know I wont be buying anything from cables unlimited again. Worst purchase I have ever made on Amazon.
Very good brand, I've tried Maxell and half of the package didn't work. Amazon does have quick shipping (free) to FPO address.
This is the second time I bought this kind of after market cartridge.First one was great, no issues at all; but this one is terrible.I am lucky if I can print a couple of pages without paper get stuck.After removing and reinserting the cartridge a couple of times it is good for two/three pages, then paper gets stuck again, etc.
I Like it a lot! Great Price! Had a little bit of confusion with directions! But otherwise fine!
i have a sony h20 and this bag fits the bill..i bought a neoprene tight fitting bag for the h20, this allows me to put the charger in the same compartment as the camera...and the extra battery can fit in the front pocket along with a memory card or two, this frees up enough space for the bag strap to fit in as well..however i have not found a way to get the usb/component cable in the bag,even if i remove the bag strap.....the bag is well made and i expect it to hold up the the abuse i will put it through... it has a nice belt loop and a couple spots you can hook a carabiner to..best 11.00 bucks your going to spend on your camera
Thank God for amazon. I fried my original adapter at church when I left it plugged the wall over night. This product feels better than the original adapter that came with my stomp box.
It shipped and was received in record time. Exactly what I expected but at only a fraction of the cost I expected.
I had a Rebel G with no problems for over a decade-never had a problem and did not consider another make of camera when I switched to a digital SLR-My Rebel XTi malfunctioned after only 8 months, and of course there were excuses as to why the warranty did not cover -BUYER BEWARE
I have a 12 year old Stinger bug killer that I thought was getting too old. Unfortunately, I bought this product!First, it did not come with a 'basket' to hold the mosquito repellent, and when I tried it out the 'lip' near the bottom caught the dead bugs and the unit kept 'arching'.I brought my old one out, attached the mosquito repellent and it works wonderfully!New and improved? I THINK NOT!
This is the best camera your money can buy for under $200. It has very good resolution. Amazon has the nice deal on this one. Bought as a gift to my Wife and she is very pleased with it.Pros:Good ResolutionVery Good Daylight performanceAuto White Balance, Sharpness on Images are pretty goodFast Startup Time and operation timeNo Noise while operating the camera.Like the different picture taking modes and custom camera timer setting.I really liked the manual option to select the ISO. I remember having an old canon digicam where that was not possibleVery comfortable and Light to operate with one hand.Cons:Low flash powerShould be within 6 Feet to get acceptable picturesAverage Low Light Performance (Will have to experiment under different lights and flash modes to achieve the best exposure with less grain)Overall Conclusion: A very good buy. Recommend it.
it is such a high quality HD-CAM I've ever seen.It works really great with PC to burn DVD or AVCHD DVD.But, once it takes long time to install the software to PC.Except this, it is very portable, and great item for making home vodeo.
Radio works great! Have not had any problems with it for the 2 months of use!But this is being used with in counties that have NOT went to digital yet!!!!You have to check your area out to see if it went DIGITAL before you buy!It works fine listening to Police and EMS. in my area.GOOD QUALITY RADIO!!!!
Very sturdy, this stand holds the iPad very well. The adjustable arm and angle really helps in many situations; I mostly use it to rest the iPad on my table. At this price, this is a no brainer - excellent value for the investment.
I was very excited about this unit when I ordered it, but the pixelation was very bad due to the variable bit rate (VBR) encoding, and the DivX recording feature didn't actually work most of the time. (A blank screen or a green screen was the result.) Unfortunately, given these problems, I returned the unit. I think I'm going to look at an older ADS unit without the VBR feature to ensure quality, and then do any DivX transfers by software. It seems that the fewer variables involved may make for a higher quality image. Too bad...this one really had a lot of potential.
The item arrived in due time, later than others ordered at the same time. The primary issue is that it was not in retail packaging, as shown in the picture, and nothing in the item description told me that. I have not used the cartridge as of yet, so cannot rate print quality.
this product is everything they say it is. For the money you get lots of stuff.
Well I bought this item on Ebay and received a installation cd for Windows 98 (!) :-( I thought I was going to have to return it since the seller didn't write me back. After reading the reviews here I plugged it in and the drivers downloaded automatically & it works! :-) I wish the cord was much much longer, but I can live with it.
The sensor works better if you place this pouch UNDER the BOTTOM laces; had trouble with the sensor picking up because it was 'flopping' when attaached as the directions show.
I saw it last week at a local retailer, I was ready to get a 36&quot; Vega XBR at the Sony outlet store for the same price,then I saw this. The picture is 95% as good as the Vega, but much more screen ( I watch ALOT of letterboxed movies). As soon as I can find it on sale I am getting it.
Great product, looking for something light yet quality in sound, this fits the bill. The sound is louder then previous headsets I had. This is a very important feature to me since I use them outside and in the car. Pleased.
I bought three of these cables about 8 months ago and have not had any problems. Buy with out caution. They deliver crystal clear 1080p picture n HD audio between all my devices. My 1080p Samsung/ 1080p Sony Bravia, Xbox 360, HD DVD player, Playstaion 3 (Also my Blu-ray player), HD Cable box are all linked via several of these cables. No Problem not even once.
This bag is made for the Canon S2 IS. It's a snug fit, but that is what it's built for. An FYI to the other reviewers who complained of no shoulder strap on this bag: the neck strap for the camera also serves as the shoulder strap for the case - the strap just comes out through the top of the case. It's really a handy little feature. If you're just carrying the camera around for regular use and don't need extra supplies, this is a great bag.
These Jensen swivel cup headphones are mechanically fine but lacking in sound quality. Male speakers sound as though they are in a large metal drum, echoing excessively. I find this annoying and will look elsewhere for replacement. The right angle plug and inline volume control are a requirement for me and worked well.
Product works terrific with room filling sound for both music and movies. Recommend.
Your long & stressful search for the ideal hard, clear protective case for your new Nano 2nd generation ends here! I searched for a case for weeks on the internet, and all I found was crap. I even purchased crap! I came to realize you definitely get what you pay for. Even though this case is $20 (bought from Amazon directly), it is well worth the money! It snaps together tightly so you never have to worry about the iPod falling out. The metal belt clip also attaches securely (no floppiness!) and this was one of the main features I was looking for in a case. I hate those armbands! All the Nano ports/buttons are exposed on the case, so you never have to worry about opening & closing the case constantly. With the exception of the thin rubber click-wheel protector (which you don't have to use), I love EVERYTHING about this product. Contour Design has developed a great line of cases in their "iSee" series and I am so happy I stumbled upon this model! (version 2) BUY IT NOW!!!!
I really like my Audio-Technica earphones. The silence is great! I use them in my home office to tune out the family and on planes to tune out other families:-) I recommend them.
I'd like to be able to give this a solid 5 star rating but, to me, service is as much the product as anything else that goes into it. I have four of these with 750 gig drives that I use to back up data to - transfer the files, then shut 'em off. Two of 'em are over two years old, the other two about a year old. Well... I don't know if it was a two-year old or a one year old that had it's power supply go out, but Acomdata's response to my email, requesting a replacement kind of floored me. I knew they were out of warranty, so I sent them an email asking how much a power supply would cost and this was their response: "Are you interested in buying a power supply?" I had to re-read the email I'd sent to make sure I hadn't requested a large pizza with extra cheese. Nope - I'd definitely asked them about a power supply.I didn't pursue it. It's a bit if a pain to swap the power cable to get to that fourth drive, but it's not like I use it every day... Thought it'd be better to just leave their service people in their coma and deal with it. When they have power, they're great units!
I own over a dozen 128 MB Sony Memory Sticks and they all perform flawlessly with this SanDisk 6-in-1 reader. Half of these cards are "Lexar" branded, and they too, work perfectly with this reader. Amazon's price is a really good one, and when you combine that with the free shipping, the price versus performance ratio definitely makes it a great buy. I own 3 of these - one for home, one for my office, and one in my laptop case. It has excellent read/write speeds, super reliable, and will work with just about any memory media out there. What else can one ask for?
I have had my mini Ipod 6 GB for 6 months now and enjoy it very much. Its a great way to dump a whole bunch of CD'd into and bring them with you in a small package. I dislike however how the battery drains itself even when not being used. This is troubling since the battery has only a certain number of charges in it over its lifetime. If I fully charge it and don't get a chance to use it again for 2 weeks, when I go to use it the Ipods shows only a half charge. My daughter's Shuffle doesn't seem to discharge over time but then again it really only tell you when it needs to be recharged.
This tool bag looks small from the outside, but I'm here to tell you I was amazed at how many things you can store in this thing!! I love it. I use it for all my networking tools, and some testing equipment. Its a great way to organize and take everything with you, in one bag. I liked so much that I bought another one for my work truck. Buy it, and you won't be sorry!
I picked up this radio on an impulse purchase for about 40 bucks. My job takes me all over North America, so I wanted to have a radio that I could use for AM, FM and SW listening, but I didn't want to lug around something bulky and/or expensive.This radio is one of the very few SW pocket portable models you'll find that still uses analog tuning. While it does mean that you don't know what exact frequency you're receiving until you get a verbal confirmation, I still sometimes prefer to tune through the bands using an old-fashioned analog dial.It features a two zone clock -- one for local time, and one for world time. That's handy for fast calculations of when a particular station is broadcasting. The alarm feature is easy to use, and there's a 60 minute sleep timer as well.Sound is decent (what can you expect, really?) from the small speaker, and pretty good when using the supplied earbuds. You can even listen to FM stero through them.Sensitivity seemed best (to me) on FM, AM (or MW) seemed a little noisy, but that may have just been due to interference. Strong SW stations came through loud and clear. I attached a 23' wire antenna to the whip, although it's not a necessity.Bottom line: This is a nice little radio with good performance for the price. It's not intended for daily or serious SW listening. For that I would recommend the Grundig S350 or YB400PE (among others.) The size makes it very easy to stick in a briefcase, and it's easy to use.
This is a great MP3 player, but I am highly dissappointed that Best Buy had none left. The storesperson said that this was a very popular item, even more popular than the iPod, and that it is very hard to get this item. I asked her to hold one for me. She said that was okay and they were getting more the next day. So before you go to Best Buy (currently, that's the only retail store that carries the H1020GB), make sure that they have one in stock, and ask to hold it for you.So, if I have no info on the H1020GB, why would I give it 5 stars. My friend has one of these, and they are way above any MP3 player. The sound is excellent, and has an equalizer. You can drag-and-drop your songs. It's easy to use with it's touchpad. The cost is the same of the 20GB iPod that doesn't have any features.Get this.
I bought this memory card for my daughter's older Olympus camera. We had been on vacation and she complained she didn't have a memory card for her camera and they were very hard to find. This product has twice the memory at half the price of the ones we found locally. It works fine in her camera.
I DON'T LIKE THE CONTROLS. THEY SHOULD BE LIT UP. I HAD TO USE A FLASH LIGHT TO SEE THE DIFFERENT CONTROL BUTTON. I STARTED TO MAKE CD'S FROM CASETTES. AFTER AN HOUR THE MACHINE STOPPED RECORDING. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF RETURNING THIS UNIT. I WISH IT LASTED LONGER. RUSS
I ASK FOR THE PLUGE AND THEY SENT ME THE WRONG ONE AND I CALL THEM AND THEN THEY SAID I HAVE TO PAY 30.00 MORE. NO THANK YOU
I was hesitant to order these because binoculars are so varied in price and quality it is difficult to buy them without trying them out first. I have a pair of 12X50 Pentax that I paid over $200 for but these Bushnell binocs exceed them for clarity and quality, and priced at half the Pentax. I do a lot of fishing so I am out on the ocean waters of S.E. Alaska almost every day, and these 7X50 Marine work perfectly on the water. I especially like the built in compass which can be illuminated at the press of a button for near dark navigation. I would recommend these to any boater who wants a binocular that performs well, and doesn't put a big hole in your wallet.....thanks Bushnell!.....N. Smith Haines,Alaska
We are very disappointed with the sound quality of these Sony headphones. There is a constant static "buzz" when using these headphones. I now wish I had spent the extra money and purchased the TV Ears brand, as my friend did and is quite happy with them.
I bought thecase for my D70 after reading about it at [...] when someone asked if any Nikon case fits a D70. The body mount portion fits exactly, you still have a clear view of the LCD screen for review and there is plenty of room for my long lens. About the only thing I don't like is you have to take the case completely off everytime you want to download pics or use a tripod.
I was asked to video a graduation for a close friend's daughter. My Canon HD mini-camcorder is light enough to handle, but the picture can be distracting with even the slightest movement. Being the novice cameraman that I am, I purchased the monopod to steady the picture, perfect for events that may have a guest speaker that may speak for 15 or 20 minutes. I haven't used a monopod before and was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use and the sturdy construction of this model. I would recommend this product for anyone videotaping an event, wanting the steadiness of a tripod with the freedom to move.
I like the cooling fan a lot,I really thinks it does its job.There is a few things I don't like about it,you should be able to turn the light off.When I bought it there was no description on what size it was for what laptop.The cooler is for a 15 inch laptop and I have a 17",it works OK but it would probably work better is it fit my computer.
It is cheap all the way around. The velcro closing the Zune in the case has already come apart after a couple of weeks and my Zune fell out yesterday. Two of the control buttons are covered up by the case - makes it a pain in the neck to use those buttons. Good thing it was cheap (that's the only reason I didn't give it 1 star). In this case you do get what you pay for.
The DB2 is a pretty good indoor antenna. It does not have a mount so you will have to make your own homemade mount (we used a stack of boxes and an egg crate to stick it in so it will sit up). It has a great ability to pick up UHF digital channels, and its Multi-Directional attribute works well here. However, it is much more sensitive to VHF. If you turn the antenna away from the direction of the VHF tower (digital Ch. 11 in my area) we lose reception. Studies have shown that UHF antennas do not have good gain in the VHF spectrum, even if they claim they do. So in order for us to pick up that channel we have to rotate it slightly toward the northeast. No biggy, but anyone buying this product needs to know. Overall, pretty satisfied with it especially since I didn't have to mount something on my roof and run cable thru my attic. Not for me.
I find the device easy to use and so far I've had no problems with it. The only drawback is that you have to connect it to a USB port to charge it. Sandisk should sell it with a home charger, at least that is what I would like; therefore, only 4 stars.
I've purchased this bag with every intention of taking my camera along with me every where I go. Now it just sits on a shelf collecting dust. It looks like a huge lunch bag rather than a small camera bag. It's a bit cumbersome. The good thing about it is that it keeps the camera from harm, but at the same time it's too bulky.
These speakers do an excellent job from a small package. They fill the room with sound, and the quality is quite good. I bought them for a second time, because my first set was stolen. That is how much I liked them.
The material is different from the MDR-EX71SL and the around the neck portion will begin to disintegrate after about 3 months of use (the warranty period). You can call Sony for a replacement within the 3 month period, but after shipping it back to them you may never see the replacement. They shipped mine to another customer, and after over 2 months and numerous phone calls I have not received the replacement. I am now on my 7th call and have been on hold for 30 minutes. Each call will surprise you, and if it were not so pitiful, it would be funny. Event ID's cannot be tracked and the reps are clueless. Don't expect these to last much longer than 3 months.
This is a good GPS so far as the basic functionality goes but it takes a hit when it comes to Satellite Fix, Speed of calculations etc.Pros-*Large screen, easy to read even on a sunny day.*Loud voice prompts.Cons-*Slow calculations*takes long tim to get a Satellite fix if it was last used a couple of miles away from you current position.*Map data is a little out dated and free updates are not available.*No Battery.Garmin C330 is a similar product in the same price range. I think that's a lot better in almost every area.
I received a Minolta Dimage Z1 as a gift from my Father. I hope all of the info. HELPS!My Z1 is a 512 MB SD card which takes 309 Pictures @ 2048x1536 Fine Quality, or 491 pictures @ 1600x1200 Fine Quality, or 754 @ 1280x960 Fine Quality or last @ 2380 pictures @ 640x480 Fine Quality. At 1600x1200 Fine Quality I can take almost all 491 photographs with the flash with out changing batteries! My Batteries were the Rechargeable AA 2000mAh Ni-Cad, I have since changed to a 2700mAh Ni-Cad!In Movie Mode with the 512 MB SD card it works out to 640x480 @ 30 Frames Per Second, it will give you a 7.41 minute movie, @ 15 FPS 15:10 Minute Move! AND also a movie to send over the Internet with the 512 MB SD card Movies @ 320x240 @ 30 FPS =12.16 minutes, or Movies @ 320x240 @ 15 FPS = 23.26 minutes. And last movie size and speed = Movies @ 160x120 @ 30 FPS =46.53 minutes, or Movies @ 160x120 @ 15 FPS = 85.57 minutes!I print 4x6 inch pictures that were taken at 1280x960 Fine Quality and they come out equal to my 35MM Minolta. I have printed posters 20" x 30" at 2048x1536 Fine Quality with no blurring!!I have used this camera in Snow to the Arizona summer heat and it has never failed! I have owned several digital cameras and would rate this Minolta Dimage Z1 9.8 out of 10.00!!!
This product was worth its while! As long as it comes all the way from China, it takes at least 17 days to get it, but you don't need to spend $80+ buying the whole alternative charger when you need only this wire. It fits perfect! Problem solved!
This laminating roll is great for school projects, kid's posters, play table covering, etc. It would NOT be good for laminating your diploma or other important items. It's a little tricky to peel off the back paper, and it's also tricky to get it applied without air bubbles. I laminated a bunch of animal photographs that I cut from old magazines and made a giant poster for my 2 year old son. He loves it! It's also great for posters in my wife's classroom (she teaches 5th grade).
This adapter worked perfectly in my old Dell laptop. Configuring it was simple, and I used it in conjunction with LINKSYS Wireless-G 2.4 GHz Router attached to cable modem and desktop computer.
My experience couldn't have been more different from the review above. I bought my cable over a year ago and it's still going strong. It's very well made and seems sturdier to me than the Apple product.
The radio looks real good,sounds good but the cd would only play 3 songs and stop. Called customer service no problem at all, was taken care of. Only problem was I wanted the unit but when I ask it to be replaced I was told they would not replace it because it had been a problem on other units.
I bought this speakers in 2004 and installed them outside in my patio. They still sound great and dont even look like they have been outside. The are covered by part of the roof so they are not directly exposed to sun/rain.
An amazing price for this many batteries. And they power things, just like they should. Seriously though, sans any sarcasm, they are definitely worth it.
Great portable device that is great for portability. Mine has 2 usb cords (in case one didn't supply enough power with data transfer) but I only seem to use one and would have preferred having the option to have just a single cord. Still, great portable backup drive for the price. Will probably be soon outdated by the new flashdrives.
The product meets and probably exceeds its intended use, given the nature of video signals.
Comfortable? Yes. Worth the money? NO!!! Seems like every other time I use these headphones, I lose the stupid one of the stupid tips. I have never owned any pair of headphone that were such complete "high maintenance." I would never buy another pair. As a point of fact, after the free tip replacement offer expires, I doubt I will continue using them.
One of the 2 units originally ordered was defective: simply did not charge at all, even though green light was on while connected (also confirmed with use of electric multi-meter).Post office Return label was very conveniently and easily provided via Amazon website and email: a replacement unit was mailed to me while defective was on weight back to them. No additional shipping charges. Replacement unit worked.These 2 Schumacher onboard chargers are on an older JD tractor with two 12v batteries in series, to keep them loaded during winter. After 1/2 day, now have both lights red and green on, indicating full charge has been reached. Diesel engine cranks right up in 35deg outdoors, even though no glow plugs.
The power strip provides surge protection and cleans the power entering components. Plugs for different components are clearly labeled. The strip does have an overhang over the plugs and connections. For the coax connectors, it is difficult to screw in the fittings. There is very little clearance between the overhang and connectors and the 4 connectors are spaced fairly close. I only had 2 coax connections, 4 would have been very difficult.
Have been looking for these to replace an older set. The sound is great, they are lightweight and don't fall off like ear buds do when moving around a lot doing yard work.
When you pull the trigger on a major purchase like a Canon XL2 camera, you want a case worthy of holding your precious possession. You want something sturdy, uses the space well, fits the camera comfortably, and doesn't wind up being too heavy.SturdyThis is a well-constructed case and just feels solid. Metal on the outside and solid, thick foam on the inside.Uses the space wellI have uploaded customer images showing how this works, but there wind up being three main areas once the case is opened. There is a pocket under the lid, an area for the camera, and a storage space under the camera that can be divided into three areas. Plenty of space for the basic camera kit, an extra battery, some tapes, microphones, an extra lens, and a few other things. I wish there was a place for the manual, but beyond that, it holds everything I'd want it to.Fits the camera comfortablyAgain, refer to the pictures I uploaded, but this thing is tailor-made for the XL2. You place can store the camera completely assembled, or you can take the various pieces off and store them apart from the body.Doesn't wind up being too heavyThere's no way around it, it's going to be heavy. But the case itself is fairly light, so the only weight you have to worry about is what you put inside. I think some wheels would have been nice for this, but I'm not complaining.As I use it more, I'll probably find things I wish were different about it, but I'm pleased with the purchase and would recommend this case for any Canon XL2 owners out there.
I Purchased 2 of these batteries for a Disney trip we were planning and didn't want to have to worry about running out of power for the camera (Sony DCR-HC96). After a couple of charges, I get about (average) 280 minutes acording to the 'Smart' battery display. I was suprised to see this time after time. I've had them for about 2 years now with moderate/heavy use and they keep giving me that kind of charge every time. The only drawback for some, maybe the bulkiness of the battery compared to the OEM that came with the camera. I don't find that a problem due to the fact that the trade off is not having to carry many batteries as opposed to 1 or 2.
If you're considering Bose, you're probably doing so because you have an ear for accurate sound reproduction. Otherwise, if you're looking for just pure "thumping" bass or to simply blast loud music, from your PC, you'd be better off with other (and cheaper) 3 pc (with sub) systems out there.Don't get me wrong, if like me you've stuck with Bose (901s, 802s, etc.) over the years, well, keep in mind these speakers are the "low end" of the PC line - you can get the $300+ Bose computer speakers. At less than $100, you get an excellent pair of desktop speakers - of course depending on what you use your desktop PC for and what systems/resources you have that match what it is you do.In other words, if your desktop PC doubles as your home theater, these speakers won't do (obviously). If you create music on your desktop PC, you should be looking at using that optical output to connect to larger systems. Match your system with what your intentions are.Going back to this unit.Sound reproduction is excellent. Some quotable quotes here say "bass is muddy" - I'd probably point to the sound source/recording and/or the sound output settings in your PC. If you were using "lesser" computer speakers in the past and tried to compensate by setting your PC EQs and "sound/bass boost" or some other "sound enhancement" setting offered by your sound card, I think you should start from scratch when upgrading/switching to the Bose C2 SII.I currently have all these "extra" sound settings turned off - in other words, *nothing* is distorting/manipulating the sound source being reproduced (aka "flat" setting) by the Bose C2 SII. Voila! Crisp highs, clear mids, clean lows - and I don't mean I "feel" the lows (you need a sub for that, period), I hear it.No, I'm not saying I have a home theater experience in front of my desktop PC...if I wanted that, I'd go to the living room and enjoy...although watching movies on my desktop is just fine as well.At this price, the Bose C2 SII will satisfy a specific type of listener.Its probably too expensive if you're just looking to hear some sound from your PC.Gamer? Maybe - but I think you should get 3 pc systems for most popular games - if you're just into Angry Birds however, these would do just fine :)Home theater - no, go for a home theater setup, or at least a 3pc system.But if you're looking for accurate, clean sound reproduction from your desktop PC, if you want to "hear" (not feel) sound, for under $100? Yup, the Bose C2 SII will do.
I just purchased this TV from HP online and it is excellent. The free delivery and setup service was great and the TV picture is wonderful. I have been waiting for 4 years to purchase a big screen TV and this TV makes it worth the wait. The $2000 was a great deal. Check out the TV at Best Buy and you can view it in person.
Being left handed in a right handed world means you learn to adjust. It's about time I can come home after working without my back and neck paying the price of making due. The Left Hand Keyboard by DSI has increased my enjoyment and productivity in using the computer. Good Job!
I bought 3 tapes of which 2 were bad and could not record on them. I called and was tole to throw those away and you would send 2 more to me. You did and they were bad too.
I was looking for a player that could play my huge library of .wmv format TV shows (I have 200GB of them) and according to the Amazon review here I would have been mislead into buying this product.It's NOT a .wmv player.If you want that, go for the iRiver PMC-120, which is a Portable Media Center device and natively supports .wmv files.Unfortunately the PMC has much less useful functionality than the awesome PMP model.Looks like iRiver don't make the perfect player for ME yet. I'd like a PMP-80 or PMP-120 that plays .wmv files without needing to convert them first.
I have tried using FM transmitter to listen to songs on my ipod - but there was too much noise. This adapter works flawlessly and the sound is amazing. Definately recommend buying it.
Does everything it's supposed to. I can use my existing 3.5mm headphones for my yamaha keyboard instead of buying another pair of headphones just for that purpose. Saved me $
Too many dirt! I clean it, hardly.Too many dirt! I clean it, hardly.Too many dirt! I clean it, hardly.
Got these for my 5 year old to listen to stories on my ipod. I didn't want him using my husband's noise-cancelling headphones (expensive) or earbuds (to protect his ears). He had kind of a big head and my husband'sAudio Technica ATH-ANC7B Active Noise-Cancelling Closed-Back Headphonesfit him pretty well, so when I found these I got them.They fit much looser than the noise-cancelling ones do, but the padded headband and earmuffs are seriously comfortable. Luxurious. Really good sound quality. There is just one cord connected to the ear part, and it is thick and sturdy.Almost 3 years later, they are still performing well. The cable is starting to break near the jack end, but they haven't been destroyed by my son using them daily, which is impressive.For our second son at 3 years old we purchasedKidz Gear Wired Headphones For Kids, to get something smaller that would fit him. They have been good, but haven't stood up near as well as these, since they have two wires and they are thin. Two years later they are broken, and now that he is 5 I will order some of these for him too. A great solution and very durable for just $10 more than the kid headphones. If they were a little smaller or more adjustable I would get some for my 3 year old, too!
I am a big fan of Canon cameras, so I might be a little biased. But that doesn't mean I don't use cameras from other manufacturers. I have found that Canon cameras, in this case the Powershot S500, are at the top of the camera market.The design is terrific. Canon really outdid themselves with the design of the Elph line of digitals. It's good looking and compact, but still packed with all the features you need. The one thing I really love about this camera is that it just feels solid in your hand. It's a small camera, but some people are surprised at how solid it feels.Included with this camera is a high speed 32mb compact flash card. They're the first to include a card of this type and size which is great. But if you're shooting at maximum resolution, you can really only take 11 pictures. You'll need at least a 64mb card to get 24 pictures at maximum resolution.The quality of the pictures and performance of the camera are very high. I can't believe the amount of information that is captured at 5 megapixels. The pictures are remarkably clear and vibrant. The camera performs well in all conditions. The low light assist lamp works well. The only thing they could have included was an 'action' shot mode that trims down the shutter speed to capture fast moving objects or people.The software you get with this camera is very good. Easy to download pictures, great organization, and all the little features like stitch assist are great.Overall an excellent camera. If you're looking for a top of the line point and shoot, you'd find it hard to find a better camera than the Canon Powershot S500.
Buying a hard drive MP3 player was the correct choice for me,this was the first generation Zune 30 Gigabite player and I was able to download all the updates to go with it. I already have about 85 cd's converted on my Zune, and soon my whole collection will be portable. .That still only uses one third of the available memory.The 3'' screen is the best for pictures and I plan on downloading a movie or two also. I like it that the album covers are displayed and it is very easy to use and navigate the players menu too. This Zune has an FM radio, another feature I wanted. Most stores are just starting to carry Zune accesories, but they are easilly to buy online, with a large assortment to choose from. Most importantly I only paid $159.95 on Amazon.com and with free shipping and no sales tax the internet is the best way to buy n ew MP3 players. The enclosed ear buds and need to be replaced right away, I purchased a pair of Sony's Right away and later a set of V-moda in ear canel type that I really like. The case is flimsy and I am looking for a plastic box to use as a case. I deffinately reccomend the Zune....
For the money, this is a good fan; but don't expect to be wowed by the features or performance.Here are the observations I have made so far:* The oscillation on this fan only works 50% of the time.* Fan can be very quiet with good airflow.* Thermostat is very innacurate - probably 5 degrees off.* The breeze mode is great at night - it is very quiet and quite pleasant when sleeping.* The remote control is kind of a gimmick - it is not practical.Overall I am satisfied with the purchase and the product - but it was purely based on pricepoint... if it had been even $10 more expensive I would have been unhappy. In this case I got what I paid for.
This modem worked perfectly just taking it out of the box and performing the setup. We use it just for business fax send and receive. It is attached to a Suse linux OS using Hylafax software and autoforwards the received faxes to emailGood product, price and timely delivery
Awesome camera. Still trying to learn how to use all the features but even with the little we know it takes awesome pictures.
The best in medium sized hard drives. Perfect sound. Very nice screen, vivid colours, sharp images. Accessible controls, although it takes a little to become familiar with them. Cool filing system. Have not test videos yet, though.One of the minus is the surface scratches with a breeze. So try light colours instead.The bigger minus is that when away I cannot download from amazon unbox, as it limits to pcs docked in the states. But it's not the Zen's fault, it is Amazon's.
Pros: Well made, nice even effect, easy to vary PL angle, no appreciable color-cast or vignetting.Cons: Pricey, like all glass items, smudges easily, not the easiest to clean, standard lens cap comes of easily (knocked off)Review: Purchased before a trip to Japan to protect lenses on 1.6x crop digital body. Used on 28mm & 50mm lenses, very nice results on both. Easy to vary direction of polarization for different strength of effect, no vignetting apparent, very very slight color cast, some scenes turned slightly blue-er (not really noticeable in photos, readily changed in software). I don't know how it compares with cheap-o PL filters, but I have no reason to bash this one. 4 stars, would have been 5 stars had it not been 70-ish dollarsEquipment:Canon EF 28mm 1.8, Canon EF 50mm 1.4, EOS 40D, EOS 350D.
Good layout, high joules rating, and coaxial protection. What more could you ask for? Good price too.
We use this modem to work with the fax program on our medical record system. The modem works effectively and consistently. I recommend it!
Received the Moto Signal booster and connected for over-the-air TV. I needed to increase a digital signal to a station 35 miles away. This product made little difference. I wish Moto had a model that had a 30dB amplifier or selectable.
This worked well to keep down static on foam filler used in a equipment transportation case.
I have already gone through 25 of these babies and not one of them failed. In fact, I received a faster read rate in all of my DVD readers, even the ones that normally read (failed or Bad Disk) on other DVD-R's. I highly recommend this product!!!
I purchased this screen protector to protect an expensive investment that was required for school...the new iPad (iPad 3). This screen protector came in a very good sturdy package that was marked everywhere " do not bend," so no one can miss it. It came in a clear package with a screen protector, a piece of fabric, and a credit card sized plastic card to scrape out any air bubbles that may come about. I did not need the plastic card, as placement of the screen protector was pretty easy and straight forward. It is malleable enough to be able to bend it some and be ok, but sturdy enough to provide the protection it needs to provide. The back was not "sticky," but almost kind of like a rubbery grip (which attributes to its ability to be reuse able). The fit is about as close to perfect as you can get. The whole for the "home" button is the perfect size, and there is a whole at the top almost in a tear drop shape that allows the front facing camera and the light sensor to "be free". It is sized for the new iPad and the ipad2, so the edges of the screen protector fit the dimensions of the iPad very well. At first, I was hesitant that it wouldn't stay on, because there were a few reviews of people being able to take it off easily to clean it and put it back on the screen (somehow giving me te impression that it sort of fell off). However, I have not had any issues at all thus far. There are no bubbles, and even after attempting a few times to take it off, I never did simply because it was obviously on there good and I did not want to mess that up. This screen protector is still stuck on my screen as good as it was when I put it on 7 months ago. So far, it has done a very good job of protecting my iPad screen. I have scraped keys across the screen, dropped pens and pensils on it, and even had my dog with very long sharp claws walk all over it (need to take her to get groomed:). After all these real life tests, nothing has shown up on the screen or the protector. It did take a little getting used to as far as the feel. There is definitely a little more resistance on your fingers going from just the iPad screen to the protector. However, this does not, like some protectors, force you to compromise any with the incredible retina display, nor does it in any way impede my ability to perform touch functions. Just as with the bare iPad screen, fingerprints can be seen after use, so I usually whipe it down.
I bought this mouse for my wife. It is very neat and trouble free. She doesn't always remember to shut it off - but the batteries are still going strong after several weeks.After two years of use, I am even more impressed! Totally trouble free and the batteries seem to last forever even though she never bothers to turn it off.
As a soldier in the US Army stationed here in Iraq, I can testify that the Zen Xtra is well worth its weight in gold. Its taken more than its fair share of bumps and bruises and has never skipped a beat. While many of the guys here have opted for MP3/CD players, they are constantly cleaning the lenses and the moving parts often get fouled with sand and dust. The Zen Xtra is a sealed unit with no moving parts other than the rocker wheel on the side. While I agree that the wheel could be a little more responsive sometimes making it a little difficult to make your selection, this is an outstanding piece of equipment. Once the MP3's are uploaded to the unit (I have well over 5,000), you can generate your own playlists and sort by artist, album, or genre. It even has a sleep and wake function. Its a little larger than the iPod but I think its a bit sturdier as well. I know that I'm quite impressed with my purchase and my platoon enjoys it as well. (I often plug it into a set of computer speakers I carry in my Hummer.) If and when I get redeployed back here, I know that I'll have one of these tucked away in my ruck.
There are a lot of good reviews, so it is quite possible I simply got a bad pair.I tested it out in three places. Next to a garbage disposal, near a noisy fan, and next to a lawn mower (I have been on planes that sound like our lawn mower).The noise cancellation did almost nothing. Switching on and off did make it sound a little different, but otherwise did nothing.So I went back to using earbuds under plain ear protection (ear muffs). I added a star, since the return was an easy process.
Great product that was shipped in a very safe box. Happy with everything it arrived in a reasonable amount of time and the price was right.
I read all the reviews and went ahead and ordered just enough for what i needed; sure enough the supposed 100ft roll was actually approx 82 ft. After speaking with customer service at [...]; they refunded me a prorated amount of $10. So in all, it's a great product, and the company remedied the situation the best they could; however it made an afternoon project a 2 week project.
I thought my Dell 5650 5.1 system was good until I bit the bullet and got the ProMedia Ultra 5.1 system. Everything I heard about these speakers are true. They sound amazing. The bass is tight, the mids and highs are exceptional. You can actually hear things on tracks you wouldn't normally hear.Man, I never knew how much detail I was missing until I got these.One thing to note, the sub is freaking HUGE!!!!
The first charger they sent was defective. They replaced it with a new charger within one week and this one is working just fine.
What happens if you do not have an FCC license but operate the radios? Will you be stopped or asked to show your license? $80 is pretty hefty for just 5 years.
So, I thought i wouldn't want to drop 200 bones on a microphone so initially i purchased a shotgun for around $60 and with a mixer it sounded pretty good. But with my films now getting some financial backing i purchased this mic and i have been blown away with it's quality! the sound build and value are way worth more than $200 and after viewing my film in a movie theater with surround sound, (Just the premiere, not a full blown box office)the dialogue passed quality test with flying colors... highly recommended! i just picked up a second!
my mom got this and its sweeeet I talk on the phone alot anyway over all its just realy fun to use.
Due to price, rubberized coating, and being mono, I was hesitant to purchase the iPal. Well, I broke down after reading so many positive reviews. I just got it so I can't speak for the longetivity of the battery or the durbility of the cabinet, but if first impressions are worth anything, the iPal is great. The "iPod white" cabinet is NOT "rubberized" which no one could tell me for sure before ordering. Cleaning and wear should not be an issue. As for the battery, it is at least replaceable. I won't bore anyone with the re-hashing of all the other raves about this radio...I'll just say believe them.I'm sitting in awe of the sound coming out of this thing right now!
Awesome for the money, use it for listening music and skype, great for both, good quality.Even a lot more expensive later models are not as good as this one, at least for me.
This product really does require no additional accessories just as promised in the product description. I live in a remote area and had difficulty setting up the antenna to get a good signal from the sky, but once I got my channels initialized there have been no problems. So many channels - reminds me of when I was a kid and first discovered FM radio, only better. TIP: This is not in the instruction manual as far as I could find, but if you record programming using the "My XM" feature and you want to delete the old and record new, go to the menu under "My XM" and choose "Clear." I did spend a few minutes figuring that out! Otherwise the manual is excellent.
If you need a quick way to get a cross over cable without having to carry a separate one or spent the time to make one, just grab one of these and it will save you time!
Once I got this working I noticed a big difference in the graphics quality of my latest game (Lord Of The Rings Online). However, I did have some issues after initially installing the card. I installed the drivers that came with the card, and all seemed well until I exited my game and whenever I tried to get back in I would get an error stating something about another application already running full screen, and the game would not start. I then downloaded the latest drivers from ATI, but that caused me to get blue screens of death with an error stating one of the ati drivers was in an infinite loop whenever I exited my game. I searched the internet and there were all sorts of suggestions but no definite fixes. I finally installed another gigabyte of RAM, and went back to the drivers that came with the card. All seems well at this point.FYI- be sure that you read the part where the card requires at least a 420 Watt power supply. I only had a 350 Watt, so I had to upgrade that also.
These worked off and on for a couple of weeks, and then eventually would not tune into our TV signal at all. They were only 15 ft from the base. I found that after you tune them at the base, once you walked away you would lose the signal. Very difficult to find a clear signal. I'm just going to throw these away. I already picked up a pair of Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Surround Sound Headphones and absolutely love them. In this case, I guess you really do get what you pay for?
This is a great headset. Sound quality is wonderful and feels nice on the ear. It doesn't come with anything to connect it to the phone. It only has the quick adapter at the end. I had to buy the adapter that lets it connect to the RJ11 on the phone. Other than that it is great.
The product is great!The vendor is excellent!Better than expected as it came with 2 lenses.Shipping was very fast..Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I ordered three units of the APC LE1200I 230V International line conditioner & PC Universe filled the order with three units of the much less expensive LE1200 120V domestic version. Then they made it impossible for me to return the units & get the correct version that I ordered. Watch out for PC Universe! The item itself works well, we have been using them for years, but only order if fulfilled by Amazon or some other vendor. PC Universe is bad news.
I am so glad I bought these! I use them to store movies on the bookshelf in the living room. They have a great capacity, look great, and are sturdy. I love that the case stays on the shelf, so that they are easy to remove and put back. I looked for a while before settling on this product, which offered the best comprimise between good looks, price, and functionality. I've gotten several compliments because they looks so neat and organized. My ONLY complaint is that it is really hard to replace the label in the front once you have taken it out to write on. A tip: buy more than you think you will need so that as your collection grows, you can keep the same look going.
I like these cards they are nice, small, and built strong. Hopefully they will be much larger in a year though....
I purchased this radio as a replacement. I cracked the dynamo handle off my firt one! This radio is a great item for camping, emergencies and the like.
this is my third purchase of this product, not because of product failure, but because I like this product so much that when I get a new computer, this is what I want to use instead of a mouse
This is based on the 5GB model.The Zen player has some big advantages over the ipod. It is easy to use w/many different types of software (you don't need itunes). The sound quality is good and it's easy to hook it up to any set of speakers using the headphone jack. However, it has also some major glitches: the hard drive seems pretty vulnerable to crashing. I had one player that stopped working just in time for me to get it replaced in the one-year warranty. My replacement player was a little stickier than the first one but it worked pretty well until its hard drive just crashed for no good after about 9 months. So...as one reviewer said, there are some pretty serious problems with this player, but customer service is OK. I recommend getting the extension of the warranty because you can almost bet that this player will break if you use it much. Despite these problems, the next mp3 player I buy will probably be another creative zen micro, in hopes that the newer models will have worked out the kinks.My much cheaper creative player with a flash drive works way better.
Now I can use either my old monitor or switch to my new HD TV screen.Farmville has never been sharper...when it loads.
I just bought them yesterday,a and it worked great. When I tried it around our house this afternoon, it worked flawlessly. I can hear my partner very clearly. The FM radio is a great feature, so is the fold-down antenne. The only cons I have with this radio is the volume for the FM radio. When I used the included earphones, it was too loud, and when I listened to the radio again, using my own headphones, that I had for a long time, I can only hear the sound from the left side of the headphones. I didn't do that much research on this product, but it was the first time I got a good deal with our a lot of research.
Very good for the price of under $50. I have EOS 7D with one zoom lens, one fisheye, and one 50mm prime. They all fit very nicely now, but need to adjust a little if i get an external flash. Velcro on two sides of the flap are almost useless when the bag is heavy. Zipper would've been a lot better. Need to open the top flap in order to get to front accessory compartment, which is a little annoying. Once I add more lenses and save some $, I will probably buy a different bag, but for the price, can't ask for more.
WOW!!! I am so impressed with this sub...I have had Infiniti's and Velodyne's in the past, but for the price this sub cannot be beat! I paired it with my Polk Monitor 70's (amazing) with the Polk monitor 40 bookshelf's (perfect with the 70's) and a Defnitive Technology Mythos 3 center (perfection) and it sounds incredible. My Velodyne went out on me and let me say this is every bit as impressive, if not MORE impressive...especially when you factor the $3-500 cost savings. Listened to various genre's of music and a couple action films and I could not be happier. Great controls in the back, 3 power settings (on/auto/standby) and LFE input. If you are on the fence, don't be...if you have some good speakers this sub is a must have!!! FYI I have the Onkyo TX-NR717 powering my speakers, with the 70's bi-amp'd (highly recommended feature) and they are a match made in heaven!
Garmin has a lot of different models and it becomes very confusing to pick the right one. After looking into all the Garmin models and reading reviews I decided that I need the Garmin 200. I shopped around for a good deal (I missed the Walmart deals on Black Friday when they had this for $97). I found this one the 270 which has additional maps for Europe, which I do not need, but ships at a lower price than 200.Here are my pros:1. Simple barebones GPS unit2. Good routing3. Small and sleekCons:1. Slightly expensive than the Tom Tom but this one has better routing than the Tom Tom which has some problems in my area.Bottomline:I would recommend the Garmin nuvi 2xx series. However, if you are a bargain shopper, check the prices of all 2xx series models. Sometimes a model with more features is cheaper than the one with fewer features.
I ordered this on Friday, had it on Tuesday. Nice bright screen, fast response time. No problems. Easy set up, DVI, audio and VGA cables included.Auto preset works great. All application have worked well and looked good. Some text shows up better than others, depending on the software, but I look for overall performance, and this is a great one for the price.Cons: Flimsy stand, no height adjustment, but like I said, overall, a very good product.
I use this camera at work for important documenation of historic cemeteries and I have grown to dislike it. To begin first with a compliment: the picture quality is very good. However, the buttons are difficult to press and are slow to react. Everytime I use the camera it requires new or completely recharged batteries (the time I use it is under an hour). The editing application seems good, but ultimately makes it difficult to share the photographs. Whenever I purchase a digital camera for my personal use, it definately will not be the Koday DC290.
When playing the IPOD the unit has a whine, knocking and grinding that is quite loud and very distracting. I thought it was just the one that I was using at work, but when I listened to the one that I got for my room, it had the same problem. The other problem with it is that no matter what volume the unit was set at the last time it was used, the next time it is used it automatically comes on at a volume level of 17. If you are just using it home, it's not bad. But if you want it for your desk at work and you don't want everyone around you to be blasted by your IPOD coming on, you better have your hand over the volume control as soon as you turn it on.
I'm been using this daily for about a month now and am running Thunderbird as a portable app on it, and it's fast enough for that. After reading about all the speed issues on other USB drives, I opted to pay a little more for the Verbatim brand and am glad I did. The case is a little disappointing though. It looks like it's metal of some kind in the online pictures but it's actually less-than-tough plastic.
This drive runs hotter than a Maxtor I have installed. I have also had other Seagate drives that run hotter than Maxtor.I have installed HDD Health and it tells me the hard drive is around 65% healthy as opposed to the older Maxtor showing as 80% healthy. This is after a month of usage. I haven't dug deeper into this so I am not sure of the root cause. The drive itself is running fine though. No problems so far other than the occasional clicking sound.
I own 2 of these thermometers and being the only product I have ever bought from Maverick, they are nothing less than perfect. I have used it from 8 degrees F to 80 degrees F. I highly recommend.
The Humminbird Piranha series is great, but it has a design flaw. The suction-cup mount forces the transducer to point in a single direction. Not good for a canoe without a transom. It always points off to one side of the canoe! The solution is a clamp-on transducer mount made by Tite-Lok which allows articulation in any desired direction. The best price I've found is at jandhproducts.com Happy fishing!
The Good: Good remote, good looks, good record & play back on the same deck.The Bad: This VCR definitely has tracking problems when playing tapes recorded in other units. I tested using tapes recorded on three different VCRs--all where difficult (if not impossible) to track either on Auto or manually.The Ugly: FF/REW way too fast for watching TV shows and trying to FF through commercials. You just can't press the buttons fast enough to stop the tape at the beginning of a show. The unit just DOES NOT STOP ON A DIME. I found myself anticipating and pressing the button way in advance--2 to 5 minutes for long FFs, which it does very fast.Good luck...
The product works great with the information is programed in. However,the local streets and establishments need to be updated. It appears much of the local data is 3-5 years behind. It needs the ability to pinpoint a current location and save it. Overall it performs like I wanted it to.
I love it. It's perfect for the kodak easy share camera. I use it all the time.
I have a Dell Dimension 4550, a QuickSilver 2002 PowerMac G4 and a PowerMac G5 Quad I needed to share a 23" 1920x1200 LCD DVI display. After reading the reviews here, I gave it a go, and I like the product a lot. I like that it comes with all the cables you need, whereas some of the more expensive units don't. I had to dig to find that out, and that it adds about $100 to their cost to buy four cable sets separately.There was one major problem: when the Dell Dimension 4550 was turned on, the keyboard would lag badly or sometimes spit out 20 copies of the last character, regardless of which computer I was using. And when using the Dell, the optical wheel mouse would go dead every minute or two, requiring an unplug & replug (or switching to a Mac, then back to the Dell).IOGear tech support was very helpful, and it turns out there's an issue with motherboards using nForce4 chipsets and their USB implementation. After a few back-and-forth emails with quick turnaround, IOGear support pointed me to a discussion in an nVidia forum. A lot of people were having the exact same symptoms as I. One quick answer is to buy an inexpensive Micro Innovations USB210P hub and put it between the Dell and the KVM. Amazon sells the hub as of this writing. I originally had links to the support forum and to the hub on Amazon, but review guidelines do not allow URLs. Sorry!Everyone in the forum who has tried this hub reports success, and it doesn't even need to be powered. Mine will be here in two days. In the meantime I tried two other hubs and a USB card, and they didn't help, which also mirrored other people's experiences. Only a few products are known to fix the problem, and the Micro Innovations USB210P was the easiest to find. The iRocks IR-4300 hub also works.
I wanted to upgrade from 512 MB to 1 GB RAM to speed the machine up. I received the memory in new unopened anti-static packaging. It was easy to replace on the HP's motherboard, but I would recommend watching a You Tube video on moving the drive housing out of the way for easy access to the slots. Machine booted quickly and recognized the new memory with no issues. Don't expect too much of a decrease in boot time but the processing of video files does go faster now.
I own a Canon 10x30 IS binocular, which I LOVE. My wife wanted a lighter binocular, so I ordered the 8x25 IS. I am dissappointed in the Image Stabilization in the 8x25. I get a more stable image in the 10x30 despite the greater magnification. The 8x25 stabilization leaves a noticable shake in the image and for about the first second of activation, the image drifts slowly as the system "warms up"(?) I tried replacing the battery and even returned the first set, but the second binocs have the same behavior. If I had never seen the larger binoculars, I would probably be satisfied (barely) with the 8x25, but after experiencing the immediate response and rock-steady image of the 10x30, the 8x25 stabilization was a definite let down. Otherwise the optics are great.
This case is just for your laptop only! and wont let anything short of standing on it hurt your computer.
I removed it from the box. Found it to be sturdy and handsome paired it with my Pyle Mini speakers and my Jensen Mini rear speakers. Amazing sound for the Bucks. I love it , nice addition to my System.
This was the case I had been looking for and it fit the bill in all areas, The price was well worth it and it came thru ups in just a day or so with no damage or anything. It holds my camera and all my camera gadgets very well plus some extra room. Remove everything and ya have a very nice overnite bag. I would rate it 10 stars, so thank you for a great product and service.signed the fleaglecat
I found this product very easy to install and, contrary to some advance warnings of operational difficulties, this product worked immediately. Instructions were good--all you have to do is read them in advance and the rest is a piece of cake. The best part is that now the doors to the equipment supporting the home entertainment center can be kept closed without holes in the doors for electronic eyes.
This thing is awesome. Its light and really small. Perfect for running or biking. The owners manual is really easy to understand, and the software is so easy to use you barely even need the manual. The downloading goes really fast too. It takes less then 5 minutes to download 32MB. The things that are bad about this is that I need to unplug my printer every time I want to download stuff. And then when I plug my printer back in and try to print. i get this message saying that, The port is being used by another program and cannot print. I have to restart my computer to get it printing again. This is really annoying. If anyone knows about how to avoid this, email me at jamescollins1@hotmail.com thanx
Excellent productWestern Digital 500 GB Caviar Blue SATA 3 Gb/s 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD5000AAKS
It has spotted several police vehicles before I could, so it seems to work fine. It allows sensitivity for X-band radar to be adjusted separately to reduce false alarms. A GPS-enabled detector would be an advantage to further avoid false alarms, but at a much greater price. This detector is a fantastic value at under $150.
This is a hard to find item. I ordered 2 from a different source and 1 arrived broken. I tried to have them replace it but they didn't have anymore in stock. I then turned to amazon to see if I could possibly find these ribbons here. Sure enough, I did! I ordered 2 and received both in good condition! Thank you for being such a great source of products!
I bought it for $2 and got it sooner than expected.. Solves the purpose.. Though cheap, it works for what it is intended...Would recommend.
I bought this mouse in 2003 & it served me well for about 3+ years without any problems whatsoever. The only problem I did run into ultimately was that the charging based ceased to function. Logitech support was terrific - they troubleshot the problem with me on the phone and when they determined that it could not be resolved, they arranged to send out a replacement. Since this mouse is no longer in production, the replacement turned out to be the MX Revolution.. which is another spectacular product from Logitech.All in all, even though the charger stopped functioning, I rate this product highly because1. the mouse itself still works perfectly (it's only the charger that doesn't)2. customer service & Logitech's warranty (5yrs for the MX700), which is part of the product was also excellent.
These headphones are exactly what you're looking for... They fit very well, decent volume and bass (once you get the right fit) and the price is excellent. The only reason why these do not deserve a 5 is because there are better headphones out there (but for a lot more money).
This adapter works very well. I only wish it would come with installation and usage instructions. It took me quite a while and number of tries to get it to work as intended. But after much experimentation I got it to work well.
Ok I agree all the good comments but in the first day of use the volume down button was permanently depressed (even it works well)...
I agree with the other reviewers in every aspect, the only problem is, I purchased this product with the intention of scanning directly to my Email, which if you have AOL as your ISP it WILL NOT WORK. Had I known this prior to purchasing, I might have held off. I guess I didn't do &quot;my homework&quot; as well as I thought. Other than not being able to do this, it's a great product, setup was a breeze, copies are great, and yes I would still recommend this product.
I bought this cable to replace a damaged cable from Monster. Used it for my projector and saw a visible drop in level of sharpness and quality of video from what I got from Monster brand cable. The Amazon folks were quite nice about it and took it back without any hassle or restocking fee.
This way exceeded our expectations for a $22 webcam. Setup on Win XP took less than 3 minutes. Integrated seamlessly with Skype and other apps. Because of lower video resolution, video calls are not as jittery or pixelated, which makes for better video calls. Very happy with it and would recommend to buy if primary usage is for free video calling like Skype. On the other hand, if you are looking for a high resolution webcam, this shouldn't be on your list.
For those wanting a basic "no frills" phone, this Panasonic can't be beat. It comes as advertised with no frills other than a "redial" and a "flash" key for switching lines if you have call waiting. But for the price, you get clear sound, and a phone that works even if the electricity is off.
Luckily I ordered an extra battery from a different vendor, as this item arrived with a battery that would no longer accept a charge. Otherwise, the camera behaved as expected.
This is the best deal I have seen on a flat screen TV and that too for 20".I have recommended it for my buddies and they plan to buy this for their dorm rooms too. It includes free shipping and that makes this just irresistible. The picture quality is awesome and delivery is fast too.
i know you guys have a good boom mic but 55$ really for a boom mic? do you really need to inflate it that much?
The manufacturer apparently states this case is compatible with the Panasonic FZ1 (and by extension the FZ3 which has an identical body). I bought it and can report that it is not compatible with the FZ1. With just the lens cap on you have to jam it into the bag sideways and then wrestle with the camera to get it back out. If you prefer to use the camera with the lens hood adapter on the camera can't fit in the bag at all. There's also no padding to speak of with this case. By comparison my Lowe case for my Canon EOS Elan provides a secure, padded repository and you can put the camera in lens down with the strap on top so the camera can easily be withdrawn again.Targus makes decent laptop cases, but they have a great deal to learn about camera cases apparently.Apparently it does fit some cameras, just not the Panasonic FZs.Considering the product is made in China one should be able to expect a bit more at this price.
Was ready to throw PC out the window and decided memory as a last ditch effort. Received overnight and easy to install and was perfect.
I bought this camera new from J&R in New York and it lasted less than a year (or about 3, 2-week trips). I paid $89.99 plus tax and when I went to have it repaired I was quoted $80.00 and told by a third-party repair service that the problem with the lens was very common with this camera and brand. The picture quality and other features are no better or worse than you might expect but there is no durability. It breaks down at the one-year mark (end of warranty). In short, it is a piece of Chinese-made JUNK.
Husband purchased the professional to replace the smaller one I had worn out. I can't begin to say how disappointed I am with it. First it is so much bigger it's awkward, cumbersome and too heavy. Second I like to grate chocolate for my hot cocoa mix. The grate blade teeth are so far apart it takes a whole lot more revolutions to get the job done of the smaller ones. It didn't do any better on cheese. Same issue with the slicing blades. The cone thing is a nuisance. The motor smells the whole time it's on. I only wish I still had the packaging to ship it back. What a waste of money!
It writes fast as well as prints fast, a plus on every side for both the business and personal use.I bought this brand for I am use to Verbatim, it works well in my regular CD burners on my older computers and my new lightscribe machines. Also they work well in the duplicator I have.
I bought this mount for a Toshiba 40RF35OU. It works, but sags quite a bit. I wouldn't recommend it for anything larger than a 26". It may be strong enough for its rated capacity, but the stiffness is inadequate.
I recently ordered this camera for my sister's birthday - we ordered it on the 22nd of December, it was shipped the 23rd and we received it the 24th! And we didn't even pay the extra shipping costs to get it ASAP! Our family has really enjoyed taking such excellent pictures with our first digital camera. It has amazing zoom, clarity and color and it's easy to use. We would highly recommend this digital camera! We bought ours from &quot;ce-corp&quot; and we were very happy with this seller.
I am FAR from an 'audiophile', but I do recognize and appreciate quality sound when I hear it. This system is UNBELIEVEABLE, and I managed to find it on sale @ a mere $129! I am remodeling a large vessel, so 'down-sizing" is an important word. In the last 4 months, I have been through SIX systems, from Sony, Panasonic, RCA, Philips, and 2 Samsung units, with prices ranging from (yes) $129 to over $600. "Woulda, coulda, shoulda" - - If I had any idea of the amazing quality of sound, the ease of use, the flawless operation of this 5-disc system, I 'woulda, coulda, shoula' scooped up as many as I could have grabbed. No two hour reading lesson on "How to Use Your Remote" or other needless technical stuff. I've had it for 3 weeks and NOT ONE FLAW! The other units I've tried have "eaten" CD's & DVD's, refused to play others, frequently 'skipped' over DVD images, or simply been far too complex to use. The best of the others was also made by Samsung, but with the 'tower' speaker/sub-woofer combo it was just too large for use on the boat. But my sister loves it! I enjoy the 'glow in the dark' feature of the remote (but it so simple, I now know the 'touches' by heart). I DO wish it would continue to play a disc when I want to open the tray to add or change one, but I don't think the 'carousel' multi-disc systems have that capability. A small inconvenience. If - - and I have a sense that is a BIG "IF" - - I encounter problems with the system, I'll add another review as I know these are helpful. I was concerned about a system at only $129, but I would happily have paid twice that amount for what I got!ECB - - Ventura, CA "The Spirit of Troy"
I just have to believe there is a fundamental flaw with these cameras. They look good, work great for a while, and seem indestructible. But even with careful use under lab conditions, the camera seems to just burn itself out. I have a couple of these door stops now, and I bet I couldn't get one good one from the two. Not the sellers fault, as it arrived in working condition. These just aren't good cameras IMHO.
I first heard the Harman Kardon at an Apple store in Florida. I couldn't believe how much better it sounded than 4 other brands, including the Bose. This one just had such a big sound in such an elegant package. I ordered one off Amazon and it's exceeded my expectations of how good portable sound can be. I just pick it up by the solid and ergonomic handle, and take it anywhere in the house I want. People have said to me repeatedly how great it sounds. It's definitely worth the money.
I've got a million and one passwords. I don't mind using Microsoft products. This is the best keyboard that I've ever used. I've become dependent on it. It's a great time saver.
I have a Canon a719is. I know this strap is not made for a-series but I thought I would try it as I liked the idea of hanging the camera around the neck to free my hands. But I realized that while it is sitting in the bag, the metal detail could actually scratch my powder coated camera body. So, I decided not to use it.Instead, I used a cheaper gray neck strap, and use it with Canon PSC-65 Deluxe Soft Case. And I find it surprisingly handy to put the camera attached to my belt.pro: nice look, weighty, shiny metal detail, If not used with a camera, I would recommend itcon: the plastic coat will fade to yellow eventually, the scratch issue I mentioned above, it gets caught if you use this strap with the Canon camera case as the opening is small and the metal(again) bit gets caught always.BTW, my Canon camera originally comes with the thin wrist-size strap in dull dark Grey color. And, you might try it first before considering to buy this item.
These headphones sound decent enough, and they're comfortable when everything is in working order. The folding feature is poorly executed. The metal pins have a tendency to slide out of place. If you're careful, you'll be able to re-insert them and re-assemble the headphones without bending the pins. Even if you are that lucky, the pins fall out often enough that your luck will run out eventually. You'll either bend the pins or mangle the plastic in the connector. I resorted to using a paper clip to replace the pins and making them long enough to bend them and prevent them from falling out. Not elegant or particularly ingeniuous, but a set of headphones shouldn't require any level ingenuity to make it functional.
I purchased a pair of these to use at work, which mostly entails listening to conference call webcasts (in which case sound quality doesn't matter much to me) but also includes some time spent listening to music (obviously sound quality is more important in this case). I was surprised by the sound quality - they sound pretty damn good, admittedly I'm not much of an audiophile but I'm happy with the sound.I went with this type of headphone because at work I don't want to block out ambient noise. However, contrary to what some other reviewers have said, I actually find that when listening to music at moderate volume there isn't very much noise leakage with these. In fact I asked a coworker to walk past my office to test if he could hear that I was listening to music, and he said no he couldn't hear it. Good enough for me.I liked these headphones so much that I purchased a second pair to use at home. I currently use a pair of Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 bud/plug type earphones at home, which have excellent sound quality but sometimes hurt my ears and/or give me a headache after extended use, especially when listening at somewhat high volume, due to the sensation of having sound pumped directly into my brain. I didn't experience that problem w/ these Sennheiser's after extended use due to the external design. I'll still use my Ultimate Ears when I want noise cancelling qualities (like on an airplane), but for home use the Sennheiser's sound almost as good but don't cause the aforementioned discomfort after extended use. Also, sometimes it's good NOT to have the noise cancelling qualities when using at home (it's nice to hear the phone or doorbell).One minor gripe - for some reason these headphones come with two plastic ear brackets (for lack of a better term) that pinched my ears and caused some discomfort. I simply cut these brackets off with a pair of scissors and that has made them much more comfortable. In my case, the headphones fit and stay on my head just fine without the ear brackets, the only need for them I can see is if you were running or something while wearing these and needed the extra support to keep them properly fitted.Overall, I'd recommend these as a solid pair of low to moderately priced headphones that don't block out ambient noise.
Earlier this year I bought Canon 20D body as an upgrade to my D-Rebel.After reading multiple positive reviews I blindly decided to go with EF-S 17-85mm lens which were in $600.00 price range at that time. Having a really high expectations for this lens, after a month or so I started to get feeling that somewhat I'm not satisfied with the picture quality of such expensive set. Pictures came out soft with so-so contrast. I noticed a lot vignetting and purple fringing. And let me tell you this is a slow lens, which makes it hard to use it indoors in low light conditions. Lots and lots of focus hunting on the zoom end, that was forcing me to switch to manual focus. But I continued shooting hoping to improve as I'm getting to know the camera better, but.... What a shock it was to me to discover that my old Canon EF 28-105 USM lens with no IS outperformed the one I used all this time. For test sake I also tried my kit lens for D-Rebel EF-S 18-55mm and was unpleasantly surprised that it produced brighter and sharper images under the same settings and light conditions. I could not believe it. $600 lens outperformed by cheap kit set. Right there I decided to get rid of it and by an L glass. Later on I read similar complains from other users about this lens that only strengthened my feeling about it. What a relief it was for me to find out that there is nothing wrong with camera itself. Now I'm able to produce much brighter, crispier, pictures using other Canon EF lenses and very happy with my camera up to date. One more thing. After about four five month I noticed a lot of dust particles inside the lens, even though I never used it in dusty environment. Paying such price one would expect better sealing protection.I think you better off to invest your money in some EF lenses which you can use later when APC-S CMOS will be gone as with new Canon 5D.
Have used numerous kinds and brands of DVD and CD storage for our photos, and the Delkin Archival Gold is simply the best made. Would and do recommend these to anyone and everyone looking for the best money can buy to store your precious photos to have to pass on to the next generation.
Finally I have found a good replacement for Apple earbuds. Apple earbuds never seem to fit well and would always fall out. These earphones have a good fit and stay put. Sound quality is very good. Comes with nice carrying case that helps keep the cord straight when not using them.
This TV has everything I wanted and for the right price. It's very light (about 50 pounds), not very deep (maybe 14 inches) and the picture quality is outstanding. Try watching one of the Pixar movies on it, you will be astounded and Discovery on HD is almost better than going on vacation. It's a table top DLP projection TV, so there are no pixels to burn out like LCD or Plasma, it fits on most TV carts, and the price was awesome. Including shipping to Texas, I paid $400 less than what I would have paid in store because the retail price was lower, and I didn't have to pay sales tax. It's simple to use, and only requires a bulb replacement every few years, much like a computer projector would. There is one warning I can bestow, and that is despite showing HDTV content gorgeously, the quality on regular stations may "appear" to dip. You get used to this, though and Samsung recommends hooking your cable/satellite receiver up to the TV using 2 connections (one component or HDMI, and one S-video, the latter helping with the picture quality of the non HD channels). All in all, I am VERY happy with this TV. Also, when there were some errors with the sale of my TV (shipping co lost the first one, and then Amazon sent me a letter that I had never returned the TV I never received) they fixed in within a day. Amazon customer service ROCKS.
Good price but I put a quantity of 3 - 2 packs in my cart (6 disks) and the shipping charge was $20 !!No Thanks!
nice looking, comfortable, amazing sound, almost noise canceling, much better that other more expensive models from sony.
Remember in the old days when installing new things on a computer was a lot of trouble? It's a lot easier these days but this piece of junk must have been dusted off and dragged out of an old closet. If you want frustration trying to get something to work, buy this. Otherwise pass on thisTo those who engineered this thing, get another job!
8/9/05 UPDATES:So far so good. I am still enjoying my iRiver. I think my friend wants one, but it's kind of a waste of money since he doesn't even have a 128 CD case yet, and hasn't filled his 64. Besides, he has Windows 98, and the iRiver is only compatable with XP, Mac OS 9, and Mac OS X. The reason I am resumbitting my review is to point out a couple of things I didn't mention before.1) Songs cannot play in album order. Though you can do this by using the quick list, it becomes frustratingg after awhile.2) The battery life seemingly lasts more than 16 hours under normal use, more around 20-22 hours, depending on your usage.3) The battery is not swappable, HOWEVER, iRiver's site said YET...meaning they are making a swapple battery for the H10-20GB. The battery lasts around 4 years, however shortens slowly after the third year. iRiver's website states at 4 years, the battery life will be dropped around -4 hours. Which means even if you get it now your battery will never die.4) The player DOES seem to support .wav files. I by accident added a .wav file and my friend accidentally played it. The player played the four minute .wav file just fine without hesistation.5) You can NOT add a song to an exisiting playlist that has been added to the player, a little frustrating. You have to delete the file in My Computer and then add the song again. This could take an immense amount of time if you want to add a large amount of certain songs.6) Imo, CNET's review should be redone, as they say the navigation is difficult, when it's easy as pie.So far, I still LOVE my iRiver. So, it's not 100% perfect, but the firmware hasn't even been upgradeable yet, meaning they are working on some new firmware for the H10-20GB.And, if you haven't read my earlier review, it is posted below.7/5/05:I recently bought and returned the YH925GS. Not only did it not have an FM tuner (didn't care that much), but adding, modifying, and deleting files was becoming a BIG pain.The MP3 player is pretty slim, even though it's not the slimmest one you can buy, it's light so if you like jogging with it or excersising you'll barely notice it. Like all 20 GB MP3 players, you can store 5,000 songs (approx. 400 CDs). The controls look strange at first, but actually, all you need to control is the touchpad. There are also arrows for them most easy navigation. You'll notice that it's easier to use than most MP3 players on the market today. The battery life is 16 hours. Some of today's players have more than 20 hours, but I guess 16 is okay.The player also comes with a 1.8" LCD screen, and more colors than a computer so your photos will look of professional quality. On this player, something that most if not all players can't do, is view .txt files. This is a really cool feature. You can store lyrics or essays in Notepad, then transfer them into the player. This is a VERY cool feature that I will be using more often.The sound is really good. It doesn't have WOW features that most MP3 players have, but it has a very decent equalizer. The sound isn't distored at all, and I'm suprised about this.The player also comes with recordings and FM tuning. THe microphone can pick up voice pretty far, and the FM tuner is quite good too. There are also 20-preset stations for your tuner. And listen to this one, you can rip off of the radio. How cool is that? Say your listen to the radio, and you hear this hot new track that is so good, you can just press record, and you can listen to it whenever you want. It's not that other players don't do this, it's that this is the 1 of 2 players that has the fantasic combination of 20 GB, Radio, and Recording. (the iAudio X5 is the other player that has this...I didn't buy it because it doesn't allow you to change track settings, WTF?)It's also PlaysForSure compatible, but to use WMP 10, you have to download the drivers from the iRiver website. Unless you have a lot of music on WMP, I would just stick to the drag-n-drop. It's not just drag-n-drop (e.g. My Computer, iRiver) or WMP 10 that's compatable. RealPlayer is compatable, and Napster is too (but I think Napster sucks). To put photos on your MP3 player, you can use the manual drag-n-drop. As a matter of fact, the My Computer>iRiver method is probably the best. I have no reason why you would want/need WMP 10 or Real to manage music. Though, I guess to have further options, you would need it. But otherwise, it's VERY easy to add tracks since you can drag-n-drop. But remember, if you can't get Windows to understand the H10, you'll need to go to iRiver's website and download the new drivers. I wish they would give you the drivers beforehand, because some people with computers may not have internet.Overall, if you want the great combination of 20 GB, WMA and MP3, Recording, Drag-N-Drop (no hassle with WMP or Real), and FM radio, you just HAVE to have the H10.
In theory this is a decent enough storage rack. It's supposed to hold 76 cds per shelf. However, once you open it up and read the instructions, the load limit per shelf is 15 lbs. This is considerably less than 76 cds and cases. My shelves were sagging from the moment I filled them.Still, I got it for cheap, and it is nice to be able to have the bulk of my collection all in one place. As long as you're not expecting something better than it is, it's OK.
good product, good reliable company, good price. what more is there to say, really?i'm using this card mostly with a pocketPC, to run my GPS software. so far its run smoothly without a hiccup, and has tons of left over space i can use for more programs or whatever.
i bought this exact same pouch for my camera it is light and compact you can take it anywhere i used it at my hometown fair it was great you won't be dissapointed.......
Ordered this when it was $20 more on other sites. Received in less than two days, installed and works great! Once again, Amazon is the place to buy!
I recently took a trip and wanted to see how much of the airplane's engine noise these headphones would cancel. I was fairly disappointed as the difference was noticable, but not very significant. While these are very light which was nice, I would have rather have had the extra weight and had these be over-the-ear headphones which would probably have helped block out some of the engine noise and made the noise-cancelling seem more effective. I ended up using the over-the-ear headphones I had brought along just in case.
Yes, the case is cheap plastic. Almost everything people said about it is true. However, it's the only case available right now, made specifically for the Z22, that protects the screen.There is a method to opening it easily. I hold it downward in my left hand, between my thumb and index finger at the "top", supporting it with my little finger at what is now the "bottom", and press on the upward corners of the case. This relaxes the clasp and the thing opens easily.It's way overpriced and won't look good for long. But, as far as I'm concerned, it's job is to protect the Z22. I'll dump this case as soon as somebody produces a good looking, highly functional, leather case that does the same without adding too much bulk. For now, this is good interim protection for a device I don't want to replace yet. Having broken two PDA screens in the last five or seven years, I'd hate to do that again.
Don't be fooled by people that review a product a few days after they buy it. I bought this headset a year ago and after 6 months of everyday use they began falling apart. The first thing I noticed was that the sound stopped working on one side after I dropped the headset one day. You will drop the headset, believe me. Sometimes you just forget they are on and jump out of your chair to pick up the phone or go to the bathroom. I had dropped the headset a few times before and nothing happened. After another month or so the sound in the right side would only work when the cord was positioned in a certain way. That's when I gave up on them.The headset is worth the money if it is used in a casual way... but for people who listen to music/play games/chat online on a daily basis I would NOT recommend this.If you think that what happened to me is a rare occurence... do a search online and read it from other people. This happens to others as well and is a design flaw in the headset.
Great Item to have! My computer is about 8 years old windows xp Intel Pentium 4 and it fit like a glove. Installation was easy and no difficulties. JUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. What I did was install the drivers first, then shut down the computer and insert the pci card in the pci slot turned computer backed on and click on the icon on the right task bar and choose which network you want to connect.8/6/11 *UpdateI purchased several months ago. Its starting to bottom out I would lose connections, slow connections if it does work or sometimes no connections Id would have to restart my computer and hope it works kinda of to get by. Great product affordable but sucks in the reliability part.
These headphones sound great and are extremely comfortable. However, there is one crippling design flaw that makes these headphones a bit of a nightmare to use. The headphones feature a "comfort zone" clicker which goes from light to firm, controlling the amount of support you get from the temporal pads. The "light" setting places less pressure on your ears, more pressure on the padding, and the "firm" setting does the opposite. While the default setting is firm, the headphones are most comfortable using the light setting in my experience. Each earpad is on a swivel arm which you can click into the light setting. The problem is, it's only designed to stay in the light setting with constant outward pressure on the earpads. The settings are NOT locked into place, so if you place so much as a single hair against the headphones they will click back to the firm setting. Constantly changing this setting (and re-clicking, and re-changing, and oops they clicked back, and re-clicking) makes for a frustrating experience and I'm absolutely stymied as to why Koss could not design these settings to stay in place.
I live in the Phoenix area and use this transmitter for my iPod Video. It works absolutely great. I have not gone out of town with it, so, don't have any experience on the road, but, in town, it's great. Clear sound and no cutting out. I would highly recommend this product.
This is an awesome product. I knew my wife wanted one so I hunted it down as a Christmas gift. She was very excited. This is an awesome product.
We have had problems with this product. The chargers do not connect well to the walkie talkie. After months of use it is hard to get a good connection when we put the walkie in the charger. We either get a blinking red light, orange light or green light instead of a solid red light which causes the machine to discharge. We also have found that they wear out with less then six months of usage. Two years ago we purchased 7 of them and in February of this year we purchased 4 more. Now we only have six that operate out of the 12 and we are starting to have trouble with some of the remaining ones. We also find that some of them do not last for more then an eight hour period after six months and they are suppose to last 12 hours. We wish we knew what to do since we need them for our staff.
I bought this drive earlier this year. Setup was easy and it worked well and reasonably fast. Very noisy, however, such that it was like having a big fan next to me. I don't burn that many disks but after 10 months of light usage, it is currently having problems reading and writing. I've made 4 coasters lately and tried using different brands of CDs to no avail. This drive is being replaced with an Iomega Super DVD combo drive.
The manufacturer apparently states this case is compatible with the Panasonic FZ1 (and by extension the FZ3 which has an identical body). I bought it and can report that it is not compatible with the FZ1. With just the lens cap on you have to jam it into the bag sideways and then wrestle with the camera to get it back out. If you prefer to use the camera with the lens hood adapter on the camera can't fit in the bag at all. There's also no padding to speak of with this case. By comparison my Lowe case for my Canon EOS Elan provides a secure, padded repository and you can put the camera in lens down with the strap on top so the camera can easily be withdrawn again.Targus makes decent laptop cases, but they have a great deal to learn about camera cases apparently.Apparently it does fit some cameras, just not the Panasonic FZs.Considering the product is made in China one should be able to expect a bit more at this price.
This product does not work with any ipod made past the iPod 5th generation. I tried it with my classic (6th generation) And realized that after shipping costs, I had just thrown away 10 dollars.
I just purchased 5 Parrot Bluetooth Car Kits for Christmas gifts. I have one in my car for about a year now and love it. The Parrot is easy to use and very safe while driving. With my old cell phone the audio was much better, now I have the Iphone and people tell me that it is difficult at times to understand me while talking. There may be something on my phone to correct the audio problem but I don't know at this time, I have not checked into it. All in all I would still purchase another kit, it makes my life so much easier making and answering business calls while driving.Roxy from CA
I bought this low-end notebook computer primarily to take on my summer vacation. I need to keep in touch with my business even during vacations.I especially wanted a Windows XP machine, not Vista. I use legacy programs that may not run on Vista, and I didn't want to have to deal with that issue.I could have purchased a refurbished unit directly from HP for a lower initial price. But HP shipping was very expensive, so with free shipping the total was actually lower for a new unit from Amazon.It was delivered promptly and works fine for what I need. I am quite pleased.
I've tried "compatible" ink cartridges and the results are often poor, wasting money and ink. I've also had compatible cartridges leak ink all over the desk. I only use genuine Epson cartridges and Amazon has the lowest prices and fastest delivery. Free super-saver freight keeps the costs low (so make sure they are being sold by Amazon.com and not another vendor selling through Amazon.com).
I purchased this battery on February 19, 2011 for my Dell Inspiron 9400 E1705 and completely died without any charge left around the 1st Week of May. After 2 hours use I needed to re-charge it, which is probable about right for a 17" screen. I just wish it lasted longer than 2 1/2 months.
Makes installation of an aftermarket head unit look OE. My unit had a short in one of the lights used for illumination of the HVAC controls. This is the only downside I had and I'm sure it's a one time problem, but still an inconvenience.
This is an excellent contemporary high-tech camera. I tend to shoot in aperature controlled mode, and it is very easy to change aperatures, to bracket exposures so you get three to seven shots in rapid fire with slightly different settings, and to see differing depths of field. Depending on the lens, it can also be relatively easy to modify the auto focus (so, for example, you move the center of the focus in front of or behind your subject to get the right part of the scene in focus), but note that some lenses will clutch and not be able to be hand-manipulated, leading to a need to switch to manual focus with those lenses in some cases.What really sells this camera, though, is the wireless flash. Do not underestimate how much this can improve your flash pictures. It is very easy to use -- I literally have shown my 3 year old, who was very curious, how to do, and got some good shots of him in the process. If you buy this camera, you should buy at least one of the Minolta "D" flashes.As you take bracketed shots in continuous focus mode, the camera does a good job of remaining in focus. For those of us with glasses, there is a diopter adjustment in the viewfinder that adjusts the viewfinder to our own current prescription. On manual focus, this has a real impact on my photos, where my focus was previously a bit soft much of the time.I end up with a couple of minor complaints -- the selector button that lets you choose which sensor to use in focusing is placed right where my nose can hit it, and I've had to learn to take care not to accidentally change the setting with my nose. Also, I'd like to see the new anti-shake technology that is being incorporated in Minolta's new digital 7 incorporated into the 7. I suspect it is just time until this happens.All in all, an extraordinary camera.
I received these phones recently from Beach Audio and the sound is excellent. I had purchased them for use with my ipod as well as my home stereo and I'm glad that I did. I wasn't familiar with any audio-technica products but I can say that my impression thus far is very favorable. The phones are lightweight and comfortable with an ample cord in case you aren't close to your equipment. I listen to a wide range of music and I noticed that the bass response was great and the sound across the entire spectrum was very good. I am not an audiophile but again, I'm very pleased with these phones and I would highly recommend them particularly as they can be purchased for more than 50% off the list price.
The Sunpak MAGMOUNT-B Magnetic Ballhead is a beautiful and well built product. The magnet can hold firmly most cameras and camcorders without fear of dropping them. The security clip can give you complete quietness of mind when moving around with your equipment mounted. The magnet adapter provides much slicker snap and release of your camera or camcorder than any headball you can find. But be careful not to to lose the magnet adapter by keeping it on your equipment. An extra adapter of different color is provided in the package. Keep it handy.A design flaw makes the MagMount base a few milimeter too low to prevent the tightening screw from hitting the mounting platform of large monopods, as a reviewer has pointed out. It avoids my Manfrotto 678B monopod's base by a hair. However, connected to my LEKI Sierra Antishock Trekking Pole, it fits as if it's specifically designed for. I can even screw the Leki pole's knob to the MagMount when my camera is not there.I would give the MagMount five stars for monopods with small screwing base of diameter less than an inch. I take one star off for the above design flaw.
I didn't think I really needed this for my laptop, since the touchpad does a decent job. But this makes navigating the desktop and surfing the web much faster and more comfortable. It's tiny, but feels just right. I don't even like using a regular sized mouse anymore. It is truly plug and play via the USB port - it doesn't require separate software or drivers, or even a system restart for that matter. I just hooked it up and was using it in less than half a minute. Both buttons and the scroll wheel perform admirably. The self-winding cord works like a charm too. It comes with its own carry bag which makes packing convenient. In essence, it's everything I was looking for in a mouse. I'm not usually terribly enthusiastic about gadgets, but this one is without flaw.
This is a great bag --- it is light, durable, functional & holds just about anything you might need to drag along.....As another customer said, it IS a bit on the big side -- but I think that's a plus! As far as it being too big to want to take along just about everywhere [even on vacation, to a ball game or whatever] --- it's definitely not too big..... In fact, it's just right.I've found that I can just throw my car keys, sunglasses, lip balm & wallet/checkbook right inside --- there's plenty of room! This way I don't have to lug a purse or backpack with my other essentials in it.....I'd say this is a must have. I carried a 35mm camera & extra lenses around without a camera bag for years --- I don't know what I was thinking. Luckily I decided to treat my new Canon Rebel right & get it this wonderful little home.Woo hoo!
I added an internal modem to my computer and about a year later it stopped working. Put in a new one and had the same problem. I found out that my motherboard had blown the com ports somehow. My computer shop said I could put in a new motherboard but it would be different so I would have to reinstall everything. The other option was to get a UBS external modem. I just use the modem occasionally for faxing so I wanted the cheapest one that would work. This was cheap and works perfect.
Was quite amazed how simple this is and works well in car and in home..
Great picture only sorry that I did not purchase the 26" model. A smaller remote might be a good idea
I am so sick of this product, and having to plug in my USB mouse to use the connection utility to get a connection for the mouse and keyboard. What good is a wireless product if you have to keep the wired ones on stand by to correct frequent failures? I have had this set for about two years and have received all of the software updates, but the bluetooth connection still continues to drop. I'm not into gaming and don't have any usage problems with either the keyboard or the mouse, but keeping them connected is a huge problem. If it isn't the mouse, it's the keyboard, a really bad day is when they both go, and I then have to drag out the other mouse in order to navigate on the computer to get to the connection utility. THEN, getting the keyboard to connect takes forever, and it goes through 4 or 5 connection cycles before it will connect. Other times, I have to reboot the computer because the keyboard will not connect at all. The other issue I have with the keyboard is if I want to cut it off to help save the batteries, I have to go through the connection lunacy, and spend half the day trying to get it to connect.I would not purchase this product again, and do not recommend it.
This battery is exactly the same battery that came with my 02 Lexus LS430 key fob. Somebody mentioned that some suppliers were shipping out expired batteries or batteries with no date, but mine had an expiration date printed clearly on the back. I bought from a seller called my battery supplier (spaces added to keep review from being deleted), so if you buy from them you should be safe.
This item is just to expensive for what it does. If it were priced at about $125.00 USD I would say okay. I'm going to return the one I bought asap.
Purchased to hold BIC America Venturi DV62si speakers and the NF 30 do the job. Very stable and just the right height to listen to music sitting on my couch. Not too high or too low. Assembly was easy. Nice looking, classic style, black is not shiny glossy, and they have a large base which is important for stability. Can be used on different types of flooring.
I received 1 cable for almost $10. The photo shows 5 cables. The description doesn't say "1 cable" anywhere. I have to buy more cables before I can use the router I purchased at the same time from Amazon.com. Between shipping problems and misleading photography, I don't believe I'll be purchasing anything but books from Amazon.com from now on. At least with books I know what I'm getting.Cat5E 7' gray are under $5 at Sam's Club.
Bought this for my 1998 Honda Civic Si when the power antenna broke. Fitment was poor, the hold down bolt for the mast was missing so the entire thing popped out and none of the heads fit the rear fender for mounting. This antenna is in the landfill now. This may work for a truck or SUV where the antenna it mount on the top of the front panel.
I'm used to encountering a fair amount of hassle when using products with my MacBook Pro, even when said products are advertised as Mac-compatible. This little keyboard worked immediately upon plugging it into my USB port - not even any pesky dialog boxes to navigate through.I'm going to use this mostly to enter numbers into Turbotax, so I'm not as bothered by the lack of "=" sign as some, but it's still a little annoying, so only four stars.I did notice while browsing that Adesso makes a model that does include "=". You can view it here:http://www.amazon.com/19KEYS-Mobilemini-Numeric-Keypad-Calculator/dp/B000QRV3RG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1264098737&sr;=8-1(sorry for the long messy link, Amazon doesn't allow HTML code in reviews). Or you can search for "19KEYS USB Blk Mobilemini Numeric Keypad Calculator."Wish I'd seen that before I ordered this one; maybe I'll order that one too, as this is sort of a handy gadget to have around.But still, worked instantly! What a treat.Personally, I reeeeeeally like the retractable cord on this, and wish more manufacturers would catch on to this way of doing things! Hey, no messy cord to get all tangled up in your drawer!
Might want to make sure you can write DVD-R first. I found my XP will only write +R but my Vista will do both.
This is a Sony. Need I say any more. You get what you pay for and this is a nice micro-recorder at a nice price.
Honestly i have gone from analog microphones to full headsets and others... but this headset is simple the best.. not to big not to small just rite.. and comfortable! Crystal clear voice communication for video games and even for a hardcore 12+ hours a day online... they don't give u a headache after wearing them too long!
I recently purchased this printer because I have a digital camera. Until recently I didn't use the camera much because I wasn't sure what to do with the photos. Once they are on the PC you need a good quality photo printer to print them out. I can now do that with this printer. Also, the convenience of printing from the SmartMedia card is great for me because my family lives 1500 miles away and I can now take pictures and print copies for each of us without the hassle of buying film, having it developed, requesting multiple reprints, mailing, etc. It's also small enough that I can pack it in a catalog case that holds my laptop, printer, digital camera, and 4x6 photo scanner. If you're into photography and/or mobility and need a high-quality, quick and easy photo printer, then this is the one to buy. I absolutely love it!!
Works great, bought three of these to use with my Xacti Hd1000. Great value, plenty fast for shooting 720p / 1080i video. Can get three or four of these on amazon for the same price as just one "brand name" card at the big stores.
I just upgraded to another BMW and of course bought me another Whistler Pro3450. Having it installed in the same place as the others, the receiver right below the license plate. The indicator will be to the left of the steering column right over the parking brake release. Can't see it from either door, so just a push of a button and it stays silent in case you need it to be. Other detectors claim 3 - 5 mile detection. Who cares, I want to have good detection within a 1/2 mile on the freeway and a 1/4 mile for city driving, that's when it's most important.The Whistler is a solid unit that lasts for a long time. I have mine set in City 2 mode and that works best for false alarms. I'm not a speedy driver, but some times you are over the limit and it's nice to have a detector that will let you know of a spreed trap. This is my 3rd unit and I'm picky what I buy. I do my research and get the best for the money. No suction cups or laying on the dash, this unit is remote which means the receiver is located outside the car and is connected to the indicator inside the car. Clean to the sight, soft chirp or louder if needed, and the light can also be dimmed for night driving. That's my .02
It works as described but it's not a solution because it sticks out and risks snagging. A 2" cable would be better if it was streamlined so it wouldn't snag as readily as this does. USB makes more sense at back of laptop than at side.
This thing has dependability, size, expansion possibilities, memory, speed, and anything else that you'll need in a PDA. I highly recommend this if you are going to invest in a PDA.
I love this popcorn popper. I just purchased 2 more for my family for christmas. I have had mine for 2 years now and use is 2-3 times a week. The power cups last longer if you add the butter after you pop.
Look i will put it this way if you are looking for precise bass that is for audiophiles then look elsewhere but if you want bass that just rattles the house and makes you go WOW then look no further and buy this sub. nuff said.
I was in love with it when I first got it. I wanted to get the IPod nano, but at the time it wasnt in pink. So, I found the zen microphoto and saw the colors it had to offer. So I bought it and it was what I expected it to be and even better. I listened to it a lot. I put it aside for a while. When I finally got the chance to listen to it again, I realized that it skips songs. I really dont know why it began to do this. I was disappointed. But its only select songs that it does it to, im not sure why. Also, it has a very low battery life. I listen for not even 1 hour and the battery life becomes low. Overall, I think its a good product.
I bought the drive and it had nice install instructions (though installing is not rocket science).I downloaded a couple of ISO images to burn, and spent the next 2 hours makeing coasters as I tried to get them to burn. Finally, out of frustration I emailed HP support staff. They responded within 10 MINUTES. - unbelieveableThe response was &quot;I understand you are inquiring about how to burn ISO images with your 9510i drive. The software that came with your drive was designed for the basic home user and does not have advanced options such as the ones you have stated. However there is third party software available for purchase/download that does have this functionality. &quot; (for those looking into your first burner, let me assure you that burning an ISO image is NOT advanced)Now, to purchase Nero or CD Creator would put my total purchase price above the Plextor/TDK/Yamaha models.Another review indicates that this drive is packaged with the Adaptec suite, it is not. The only Adaptec/Roxio product is Direct CD.Needless to say, this unit is going back tommorow. Bottom line - The software was made for technically unsophisticated users who only want to copy music CD's or archive files. If you don't fall into this catagory, buy another product!
This is my first webcam and it's so easy to use! It works just fine with Windows Vista too!
somthing i need to put thos e smaal duo chip in PC and printergreat price
Use it to transfer High Res Files including InDesign and Photoshop. Not one problem. It's a lifesaver. Saves me from having to burn CD after CD.
The TV/DVD player is everything it said it would be. Great picture and quality. Many auxilary inputs and the DVD player on board free's up a lot of space. Great tv for the bedroom with little space. Would want something bigger for TV viewing in a living room or den. Digital Tuner is slow but effective. The only features it doesnt have are audio out and smart sound volume control. Other than that a great product.
Everything arrived as presented. I think it is a great product for the price, I have had no problems yet.
This is a great, high-capacity, well-priced, and well-designed external drive. It installed flawlessly.My only complaint about this unit is that if you leave it connected to AC and connected to your computer (I use FireWire, but the same applies to USB), it will ALWAYS power on when your computer boots up.I only use it to back-up, which is about once a week or so - and I don't want it running all the time my PC is running.
It was the most horrible radio I have ever had. From the left end of the FM dial until 103.3 the only station that has reception is 103.3. It is useless. The sound quality is poor, there are two the volume: very low to very loud instantly. The customer service is lousy. 1 star is too good for the item and customer service.
Battery was delivered in a timely manner and was what I was expecting. Thanks!
I bought this memory card for a canon sd1100s and its been working great so far! we've had it for about 3 weeks and its working fine and the price for the memory is amazing, id definitely recommend it
We bought this lens to go with the new Sony camera and are so glad we did. Easy exchange and we feel it is a great addition to the camera. Very pleased.
I got my iPod nano 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation) in December 2006 and it has been a terrific little iPod. It sounds great. It always works. I have not used it on a daily basis or for sports, so not sure how it hold up to rough usage, but I have hauled it around in my bag to and from work, dropped it, run down it's batteries, dragged it from state to state and airplane to airplane, and it keeps on working perfectly.It's also very small and has a great rectangular shape. I love the shape and size of the iPod nano 2nd generation better than any iPod since.Recently, I moved to the larger 120 GB when the price point became very attractive at the same time that I got tired of the songs that can fit onto my nano.When I see the price today of well over three hundred dollars, that is crazy. Don't be silly and pay that much. The newer and larger iPods are much cheaper. I don't know if the price is just a fluke today, or if these are becoming some kind of collectible, but most people will not be able to tell the difference as far as sound goes from other iPods.
i have some problems with this cable. it wont work with 1080P, works with 1080i. i have 46" samsung lcd and i can be in 1080p almost 2 weeks after this time i must low to 1080i cause the cable didnt support 1080p
This lens is an absolute MUST for any serious DSLR shooter. If you don't plan on going to full frame, or even if you do but plan to keep around an APS-C camera for a while, buy this lens. They hold their value incredibly well too so don't be afraid to buy with the possibility of selling eventually. The constant aperture (f/2.8) on this lens is mandatory for video shooting in my opinion. IS is super nice, but not necessarily a must for this focal length really. It's basically the closest equivalent to a 24-70 you will get for the cropped sensor. It's not built like an L lens, but I'd challenge any professional to pick out the difference between an image on this vs. an L lens because the quality of image it puts out is amazing. The only reason it's not an L is that it's APS-C only and it is not built as solid - but don't let that scare you, it's solid and dependable. Bottom line - this is one nice piece of glass and you will not be sorry you got it for your t2/3/4i, 60d, 7D, etc...
I thought broadband is the same as dialup when I access Internet through this defective router...after many hours trying to fix it,I finally disconnect it from the modem and connect my PC directly to cable modem, WOW, now I know what broad-band is.
I should have been more though looking at the specs on this router.This is my first Cisco-Linksys router and will be my last for sure!I have had used Netgear all my life, though i would try something different as my Netgear got wiped out by a storm.Just received it, I was blown away that the basic features that Netgear always had this one does not even support like "DHCP reservation" feature!!!Are they serious, how could that no be a standard by now ?Secondly, when assigning MAC addresses for Wi-Fi you cannot even assign a name to them so you know what they are.I could go on with the limited settings the user can do with this router. I heard great things about Cicso, I cannot beleive they would even want their name on it with the poor features on control this has.My 6 year old Netgear router has 5x more features than this new one i just bought.
I bought this memory for my camera (samsung), and it work really good.. high speed transfer, etc....work in a lot of cameras that i have tested...
The Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100A arrived quickly and had menus too numerous to mention-fully equipped. I especially like the 24 frames which gives a good film look to whatever you shoot. I am a novice filmmaker and I will find this feature useful. Color was preset and unless you want to make adjustments, it is ready to go. Compact enough to make transport easy.
Within 2 hours of purchase, the zipper got caught on the case and the entire zipper pull broke off. ANTonline refused to take it back because I opened the package. If you order, do not use ANTonline.
easy to use and quality! buy this instead of poly backed because it's easier to stratch, buy poly backed if you arent stretching cuz it tougher
if you have a PH DEGREE in navation, then this the one for you.every one else don't waste your money.
I liked the surround sound idea but the sound quality did not live up to my expectations. It needs to have more bass and a graphic equalizer that can provide better mid-range control.Construction quality appeared to be excellent.
When you hire someone, you expect them to show up for work. When you buy a camera, you expect it to power up. This camera only shows up for work when it feels like it. Sometimes powering up, sometimes not. New batteries don't help. Very frustrating! Some other people had the same problem. Guess I got a lemon. We'll see if Kodak repair can fix the problem.
Pretty much this is something used to drive a pre amp through a cabinet and it does it well. The two channels weren't really a necessity for me considering I have only one cab but I got it just for the future if I decide to get another cab(which is probably unlikely). It does it's job well and doesn't give me any problems.
This is a decent cooling pad, prevents laptop from overheating. The USB cable is a little loose though. No major issues so far.
Been using these for years in my old junky vehicles.... beats upgrading the radio and works with my phone too!
It's somewhat amazing that this DVR and its little brother the DHG-HDD5250 are still listed on Amazon (via third-party sellers), and they're selling for good prices on eBay, even though Sony discontinued them in November 2005. They've developed a cult following for being among the tiny number of HDTV DVRs that don't require a subscription fee for their program guide, and can be used for over-the-air (OTA) broadcasts. They can also be used with cable TV; to receive encrypted digital cable, they need a CableCard from the cable provider.That program guide, the TV Guide On Screen (TVGOS) system from Rovi (formerly Macrovsion, formerly Gemstar), is supported by advertising on the guide screens, rather than by user fees. TVGOS devices receive it via signals "piggybacked" onto over-the-air (OTA) broadcast TV signals, from host stations in (ideally) each broadcast area.Unfortunately, these DVRs depend so heavily on TVGOS that if they can't get a usable TVGOS signal, they lose about 90% of their functionality. Even the clock setting comes from TVGOS, and there's no way to set the clock manually. If you don't have TVGOS, you can't even schedule recordings by entering the channel number and start and stop times like on a VCR, unless you compensate for the difference between the DVR's clock time and your actual time.When these DVRs appeared, TVGOS was carried on analog TV broadcasts, which caused much uncertainty and anxiety over what would happen when analog broadcast TV shut down, which finally happened on June 12, 2009. (Many analog TVGOS host stations actually shut down or turned off TVGOS before then, including mine.)The good news is that Rovi/Macrovision created a version of TVGOS that is piggybacked onto digital TV broadcasts, and the Sony DVRs can receive and use digital TVGOS, at least under good conditions.Cable TV companies can pass digital TVGOS through to their customers. They can also extract the TVGOS data from a digital channel and insert it into one of their analog channels.Sony has released an update to its software (version 1.2.21) which makes it easier for these DVRs to latch onto a digital TVGOS host channel. You can download it from Sony's web site and install it easily via a USB flash drive.The actual results so far seem to vary in different locations. Some people can't get digital TVGOS at all. Either it's simply not available in their area, or the host station's signal is too weak or unreliable. Some people can get the clock set properly, which enables them to schedule recordings manually, but they can't get a channel list.If you do have a channel list, you can almost certainly get daily updated program listings. This is probably the easiest part of digital TVGOS. After my analog TVGOS stopped, I was able to update the existing channel list on one of my DVRs with program listings from a digital TVGOS host station. However, I could not get a new channel list (on another DVR) for a couple of months.I finally managed to get a new channel list on that DVR, by using a Dish DTVPal converter box to convert a digital TVGOS host channel to analog, and temporarily feeding that into the DVR. After I got the channel list, I disconnected the converter box and was able to get updated program listings directly from the digital host channel. I've seen reports from people who have used an Artec converter box for this. According to Rovi/Macrovision, the DTVPal and the Artec are the only converter boxes that can do this.Later, after a nearby PBS (South Carolina ETV) station started to carry digital TVGOS, I was able to get a new channel list directly from that signal. This station's signal is much stronger and more reliable than the one that I was previously using. I've also gotten TVGOS up and running in two days after resetting one of my DVRs to factory default state and re-installing the new (1.2.21) software.If you're considering buying one of these devices, I strongly recommend that you find out as much as you can beforehand, about the TVGOS situation in your area. If you can find someone in your area who uses one of these devices successfully, that's a very good sign. If you can find someone in your area who uses some other TVGOS device successfully, that's also a good sign.I have two of these DVRs, a 250 and a 500, purchased in late 2005 and early 2006. I use them for OTA broadcasts only, and have been very happy with them. TVGOS worked well for me during the analog era, and now that I have a good digital host station, it works well for me in the digital era.Besides the uncertainty during the analog to digital transition, the only problems I've had with either DVR have been occasional freezes while fast-forwarding or rewinding a recording (which I think happens more often when I'm simultaneously recording another program), and a few errors in channel-number assignments in TVGOS (which can be corrected in the "channel editor."). Also, the digital (ATSC) tuner isn't as good as in recent TVs and the standard-definition digital-to-analog converter boxes. It doesn't hold onto very weak signals or handle multipath interference as well as those newer devices do.My rating is based on my own experience, but other people's experience may be very different. These are definitely not "plug and play" devices. You need to be prepared for difficulties in getting TVGOS working. Even without such difficulties, these are complex devices and it will take a while (and a lot of reading the manual) to become familiar with all their features. A Google search on the model numbers will lead you to a couple of active online forums where owners of these DVRs help each other out.
I have used a 4 port CyberPower hub for a few years with no problems. I needed a few more USB ports so I needed to upgrade. I went with the CyberPower hub since I had such good luck in the past. I highly recommend this hub. It fits my needs perfectly plus Amazon has a great price with great shipping.
I have Apples latest Mac Pro computer and AirPort Extreme Base Station.Both are gigabit Ethernet capable and why settle for less then the best connections?As other people said: "first class construction with gold connections" makes for a first class experience.I have Comcast Internet and have been blessed with 1.5 MB/Second download speeds for a while now, and will check it out in the near future if there is an improvement.
Great product and works well in my phone...now I have a built in MP3 player with lots of room for storage.
Bought this to mount a 13-inch TV in my exercise room. Assembling this was a snap. It took more time to find a stud and fix in the wall, than to assemble this. The TV stays very secure on the frame. The swivel motion is great - you can easily adjust it with one hand.
I purchased an Ipod Silver 80G 6G as a gift for my wife's birthday. I love her and will get her anything she want. She did not want the Ipod but got it anyway. Now she will not put it down nor let me use it at all. The product came fast and Amazon.com communicated with 100% of the way until I received the item. This was a good and speedy pocess for me. I will use Amazon.com again.
For some reason I could not find snagless Ethernet cat6 on Amazon. But this patch cable can be used by my computer's Marvell Ethernet Controller and myASUS (RT-N56U) Black Diamond Dual Band Wireless-N 600 Router, Hardware NAT, 5 Internal Antennas, AI Radar and Graphical Traffic Monitorthey both have auto cross-over function (MDI-X).
What I like about this router:1. I now have an open ethernet port and I don't have to keep swapping ethernet cables.2. Its Gigabit much faster at loading files compared to the old 10/100 switch this replaces.3. Low power - well not that I am going to save the planet with a single ethernet switch but every little bit helps.4. It fits neatly on my desktop and is only a couple inches bigger than the old switch.5. The old switch is now going with me as a travel switch.
HEY THERE I JUST GOT THIS CAMERA FROM TARGET AND LET ME TELL YA IT`S JUST GREAT THE PICS ARE GREAT BUT THE VIDEO IS A LITTLE GRAINY AND THE ONLY OTHER PROBLEM IT MIGHT HAVE IS THAT THE DOOR FOR THE USB PORT IS KINDA CHEAPO BUT FOR THE MONEY IT`S A GOOD CAMERA ALOT BETTER THAN A REAL DV CAMCORDER FOR THE MONEY//JSF FROM WISCONSIN ; ]
I've had mine 3 yrs. No problemo. The still imaging is useless but the camera itself for video is great. You can only transfer movies to the computer if you've saved it on a memory card. If you record on a tape, you are out of luck.
Shopped around a lot. Very pleased with this unit. Long battery life. Easy to read and work with files.
Very satisfied. I installed the battery and allowed them to charge for 18hrs just to make sure the battery charged correctly. They have been in use daily with no issues they haven't died yet during a conversation.
Very good case, easy to carry, hard case with spaces for extra memory cards and batteries
I purchased this recorder for two reasons: I wanted to be able to make quick, easy, good quality recordings of everyday sounds that I find interesting. I also wanted to be able record my thoughts so that I can play them back later. This device is very well suited for both of those tasks. The sound quality, especially in stereo HQ mode, is very good -- certainly much better than any tape recorder I've ever used. To transfer the recordings to your computer, all you have to do is put the recorder in the included USB dock, and drag the files from the "E" drive to your hard disk. My only complaint is that it took me several minutes to figure out how to access the sub-menu in order to change the settings, set the date and time, etc. Once you figure out the interface and understand how it works, it's pretty easy to use.
I nearly tried everything to get the low hum from my sub to go away. I tried all the grounding tricks I know and even a power cleaner before the radio. Figured it was the amp at first but after testing it wasn't. Low and behold it works. No hum at all from the sub. More expensive that other "Silencers" but Monster is a good quality product that I use for audio in and out the house, so to me it's worth it. They always back their products.
The coupler works, like other reviews already state the connection isn't the greatest. I have to pull out the cord a little to make a good connection but for my use it works and it was CHEAP. I sure wouldn't pay more than a couple bucks for this.
I needed to hide the cables to connect DVD player and indoor antenna to a new HDTV. With 3 four-foot sections one C210 kit provided the 11 linear feet I needed. I used the inside elbow and a flat elbow to the antenna and a flat elbow for HDTV power cord and cable to DVD. The channels were easy to cut to length. The adhesive held the stress of running coaxial cable in channel to an inside elbow at window frame to 2 inch channel to flat elbow to channel down inside of window frame to antenna. The remaining four-foot section was perfect length to conceal the surge protector power cable to wall outlet.Beware that the new CMK50 model has less length (four 30 inch sections for 10 linear feet) and is not eligible for Super Saver Shipping.
If you are planning on using this to add an additional monitor to your computer and your primary graphics card is a newer Nvidia card: BEWARE!Nvidia's current drivers no longer support this card! attempts to install it's drivers will over-write the drivers for your better card! While the drivers for your newer card will not detect this one.It is imposable to have multiple versions of the same drivers installed at once.However, if your primary card is from ATI this card should work fine for a second screen as the different company's drivers don't overlap.So if you think you are being smart and guarantying compatibility by keeping with the same company: You will get screwed. (or: "pwn'd" as the kids would say.)...Another solution would be to use semi-outdated warranty-obliterating "hacked" drivers, have fun with THAT! oy.
I have just experienced my first video card burn-out, and this pack saved the day! My computer wouldn't start properly if I left the dead video card in the PCI Slot, and since the card was included with the computer, I didn't have a replacement PCI Slot Cover. I didn't think these were sold anywhere, but finding them here totally saved my day! I dreaded covering the empty hole with duct tape, so finding this was awesome! These are a perfect fit! Great value!
As with most products, the efficacy of the Skipdr depends on how well the instructions are followed. Go to www.skipdr.com and read all the instructions before you proceed. This is a great device if used correctly. I have repaired playstation 2 games that were not even being recognized by the system because of damage; now they work perfectly well. My only complaint is the quality of the resurfacing wheel. Mine was glued unevenly and fell apart after about twenty uses. So, I bought a new resurfacing wheel - no big deal! Note to the reviewer who complained about the residue on the CD: this is residue that the skipdr is removing from the CD and indicates it is being repaired (as you would have found out had you read the instructions!).
It's a little sparse on fancy features, but it's got great stuff all around. Good resolution, decent zoom, some customizability with different color settings (B&amp;W, sepia, etc.). The menu is very intuitive and easy to use. CompactFlash memory is cheap now, so it's easy to have TONS of space for pictures. The shutter lag is fairly short, so you don't have to worry too much about action shots.The weakest part is it's low-light shooting, but it just takes some fiddling around with the white balance. Generally, once you find the right settings on exposure and so one, the flash is fine for most general purposes. It handles close-ups well (even macro-type shots), and is a great size. The battery life is a bit on the short side, so get an extra battery to carry around with you if you're going to be out all day.I use this camera alongside my Canon SLR, so it's a nice mix - the SLR for the stuff I'd like to set up more for, say when I go hiking or weddings, or something like that, but I also carry around the S230 for that stuff as well, and it's just nice to have around when going out with friends or a date with my girlfriend.
Gena has really brought the characters to life in this book. She has taken several life senarios from several areas of life and turned them into a wonderful story that is a pure page-turner and a great read !!!
What can I say? This battery worked great for me -- so well, I bought 3 more! They have held their charges, and have given me months of reliability. You can't beat the price either!!
Sure the cradle is fine for synching/recharging but after about 16 months of use, the charging lead did not make a clean connect with the cradle interface (or directly with the clie). I had to take apart the charging interface and force the pins out a little more then try and tape it all back together. I have to do this every month now since the pins gradually retract.It's the only fault I've had in using the Sony Clie but I'll prob have to get a full cradle replacement becuase of it.
Binoculars appear to be well constructed but at 3-1/4 pounds are heavier than the 2 pounds claimed by Sharper Image. The field of view is very small. When fully zoomed I am unable to hold the binoculars steady without holding them against something because of their weight. The adjustments are not quick or easy to make. If you do buy these you should consider buying the tripod to hold them steady while you look through them. Sharper Image would not respond to my e-mail inquiry about incorrect weight claims by them. Their telephone customer service people did not provide any assisitance either.Won't make this mistake again!
Ordered the mouse, was able to change the type of shippping since I was traveling to another state. Came in the allotted time. Would recommend seller to anyone. Thanks!
I got this as an impulse, thinking it would be easy to use to transport my Zune and all the cords needed for it. It does that, plus carries other things like my daughter's iPod and cords. And it's hard sides make me confident that the contents are safe.The only drawback is that being as it is larger, it can be bulky and hard to carry. It needs some sort of handle of sorts to carry it with.Other than that, it was worth the price I paid and I am very satisfied.
Works quite well, although not powerful enough to run my 3.5" drive. All other peripherals work with it just fine.
The reason to have a headphone like this is to have something that stays on the head better than ear buds while doing physical activity. These do not do a very good job at that. The headset is too rigid, it does not conform well to the head. It does adjust for ear position, but that does not do much to keep the headset fit more snug on the head. They WILL fall off when you are doing moderate physical activity. And it doesn't take much force for something to swipe them off (like a strong wind). I can get that with ear buds, so in a way this product fails.The cord also needs at least another foot in length. My height is as average as a guy can be at 6 feet. But you cannot put your phone or ipod in your pant pocket without the cord tugging too much on the headset (and eventually pulling them off). The cord is just too short to extend from the head to the bottom of typical pant pockets without being to tight. Plan on buying a separate arm strap, or having a shirt or top with a pocket closer to the head.Speaker sound is the only thing about this product that is passable. It's not high fidelity, but good enough when on the go.The price is cheap. But that really means nothing if the headset can't stay on the head reliably when moving around.
This product works great. It's been very sturdy (though I haven't taken in mountain biking yet). Other reviewers and I share a common complaint- the back is hard to secure with the twisting lock. Careful use of needlenose pliers takes care of that, though. Besides, even with the mounting back my e-Trex still fits in the neoprene case, so I don't have to switch the backs unless I'm going to change batteries.
I don't iron anything, but when I had my mother move in with me 3 months ago, she has been on my tail wanting me to wear things wrinkle free. and she requested a cordless iron. having lived in Japan for so many years, she only used cordless irons only last 10 years or so.I could not find any cordless in local stores, and reluctantly I got on from Amazon. but with name like Panasonic I don't think was going wrong.operation is simple, switches are logically organized (she does not read english, but with my instruction one time, she figured all out).it gives a good amount of steam (advise to any of you wanting to use the steam function, do use distilled water. this will keep you from having to clean out the iron, and also the iron will last for long time).my only slighly negative on the iron is the capacity of the water tank. As if with most of the irons, the water tank is tiny and you have to refill quite often which i find it annoying.other than that, this is a must-have. :)
Excellent item. Terrible vendor. Took two weeks to receive from 350 miles away. That's 25 miles per day in a state where Fedex and UPS deliver intrastate packages overnight at ground/three day rates! Go figure! Don't blame the post office, blame the shipper who choses to use them. Remember the expression snail mail.
Since my new computer does not have a parallel port, I bought this cable so I could use my old NEC SuperScript 87 laser printer with my new notebook, which runs a custom-compiled version of GNU/Linux based loosely on the Linux From Scratch project. The cable works fine, enabling me to print to the laser printer through my computer's USB ports. Aside from connecting the cable between my notebook and the printer's own Centronics parallel cable, all I had to do was enable the USB printer options in the Linux kernel configuration and CUPS found the printer immediately. Once CUPS was configured appropriately for the SuperScript 870, I was able to print with no problems thus far.
Bought this product to transfer personal videos to DVD. Easy to operate and have been successful thus far with the transfer.
This is a terrible deal...read the fine print if you can find it! Amazon should not even be offering this!
I got this for a Sony DSC-H20 and it fits very nicely with a 1 3/4" adapter and 72mm 2.5" lens.The Zing even works nicely over your camera on a tripod.Try it,You'll like it.
I use this mainly to transfer cell phone photos from a microSD card to my PC, however it also works for MANY other memory formats. It is very easy to use, small, portable and well-priced.
Unit works as advertised. Very handy for recharging or using the many games I have loaded on mine.
I bought this printer/copier/scanner when it was on sale at Best Buy. While the print quality wasn't good enough for pictures, it worked GREAT for printing documents for about a year. Then it just broke/stopped working. I thought it was just me getting a faulty printer, but my friend has the exact same one and the same thing happened to him. So I have to assume they just aren't that well made. Furthermore, putting a new ink cartridge in is extremely annoying and difficult. So I regrettably have to give this pathetic machine one star.I'll never buy anything made by Lexmark again after this!
Purchased this solely on size to fit in a RAV4. Does so right in the console pocket. Amazon delivery, crisp, on time, radio came when they said it would, and worked just fine. Advertised 7 watts, which mine did on a whistle, dead key no speaking 2.5 watts. Not much inside to adjust, but I got 3.5 dead key with 12 watts swing after peak/tune. The radio sounds nice and strong now, noticeable audio difference between stock and tuned. Good little radio for the price.
These are good batteries at a great price. I have purchased this brand before and have always had good results.
I'm live in venezuela and this memory PC133 is no more available, i have a PIII and install 2 stick of 256Mb 3 months ago the PC is working more than better
I didn't get a chance to use it. The phone was no good so I have a battery that I can't use.
The case just big enough to hold the LaCie portable drive. I think it would be better if there was space to also store the cables along with the drive, then everything would stay together.
Item is used, I wish I have code to update maps, well, got everything for the money paid, just not the code. Is working as describe, couple scratches. Thank you!
Just purchased this item last night. I also purchased my first Super audio cd to try it out. I am very happy with the cd player, not only does the super audio cd sound much better than my regular cd's but it also seems to make even the regular cd's sound better. There seems to be better speaker seperation when hooked up to my surround sound system. My only complaint was with the sales person not telling me you need to have a 5.1 input on my receiver to make the player work in 5.1 mode. My receiver does not have an extra input for SACD players. Also that the super audio cd's are all not recorded in 5.1 some are stereo...the one I bought. I hope this technology catches on and that future cd's are all recorded in this fashion. This player makes me a believer that there is a better media than cd.
This is an expensive kit, considering that all you get are a few screws, a cable harness, and a bent piece of aluminum. If things went well and didn't require modification, I wouldn't mind too much. However, I had to perform major alterations to the aluminum bracket to get it to work in the bow of my Triton.The problem is that the bracket is too long to be useful. It only needs to be long enough to cover the portion of the finder that protrudes through the dash, so why did Humminbird make it longer than the external dimensions of the entire unit? If you had a spacious dashboard with nothing else mounted to it then it may not be an issue, but I've seen no such space on any boat I've been on.I ended up rebending the bracket, redrilling the holes, and cutting off about 1.5 inches of it so it would clear the opening in my bow panel. I still had to shave off one side of my panel opening to accommodate the actual unit, but the bracket was about 1.5 inches too long to even come close to fitting. My one hour project turned into several hours of work. I suspect console installations would have the same problem.I chose this fish finder to fit the panel size of my boat, as I'm sure many folks do. It doesn't make sense to pay $25 for a bracket that requires 2" more clearance than needed.
I just got this three days ago and I love it already. It is easy to understand and use for a novice techie such as myself.I also found the software that comes with it pretty helpful. You can export images in varying resolutions - lower for things you just want to email to friends and higher for images you want printed. I upload my .jpg files to Shutterfly and send them to my friends so they can view and have prints made at their leisure.It is just a bit bigger than the film Elf (which I also have and enjoy) so it is fairly easy to tote around.I can't say enough nice things about it. Try it for yourself!
I picked it up from CompUSA for $199.00 and it was up and running right out of the box. it actually gives you an overview/tutorial of the device as soon as you power it up and lets you select your timezone. It has different map view options and the display is clear. Touch screen is nice and the menus are easy to browse thru. lots of POI. I found starbucks in different towns and it displays phone # too. great storage space, 5 gigs allocated to music and video. SD card is detected easily and lets you increase the memory. its a little heavy and thick too, but so are some of the TOMTOM and GARMIN devices. overall and a great value for what I paid. I read on CNET that people had problems with this device and I did some more reading about it. JVC has a firmware update that fixes most of the problems. however, I havent had any problems so I havent updated my firmware.
At first I couldnt decide whether to buy this lense, or the Canon's 70-200L 2.8. I finally went with the Canon becasue there are so many great reviews on anything with the Canon name. After a week with the Canon I took it back, not becasue of the quality (it was excellent), but because of the price tag haunting me. I was ready to try the Sigma, and Im glad I did. Comparing the pictures against the Canons, I can say this baby performs every bit as good.I had the pleasure of taking a safari with this lens, and the animals came out beautiful. Honestly im not looking back with this lens, it does exactly what I want, and the proof is in the pictures.
I've had my 20GB H10 since mid-November last year, and haven't had any real problems with it. I got mine for 260, which is/was considerably cheaper than an iPod with comparable goodies. Mine came with Sennheiser earbuds which forever changed my views on how headphones are supposed to sound.The quirks:-sometimes an album I just ripped will load onto my iRiver backwards, as in track 12 sorts first, track 1 last-I usually have to reset my iRiver just prior to syncing it with my comp, otherwise it just freezes-my firmware won't autoupdate through the tool provided by iRiver, I have to manually connect it as storage and format the drive through Windows, then update the firmware-the playlists take a few seconds to open up sometimes, but this IS a harddrive, so I just put it down to seek time. After the initial lag it doesn't freeze up or take any time at all between songs in the listThe included rubber carrycase thinger is awesome. It'll "stick" to almost any smooth surface from glass to my dashboard. I've dropped it a few times from low heights and it has just shrugged it off so far. It makes the red one look pink, and the blue one look black, but that's the opportunity cost of having a nice cover.
I was not able to get this to work on my computer. I have a Dell Vostro 1500. Tried several different things, but to no avail.
I Bought This For My Daughter Who Has Limited Hand Function, Saw It At Rehab And She Loves It
It basically does what it is supposed to. It was annoying to try to find the software but I finally did and it partly was my fault that it was difficult. This was a gift for my sister so her desktop computer could use Wifi. Basically I payed a good price compared to other cards out there at Best Buy or Radioshack, and it performs as good as any of them.
First off, let me say this is one of the best laptop backpacks/bags that I have owned for around $60. This EASILY beats those Targus and Swiss backpacks that sell for $90. I have used this everyday for 3 months now, Monday to Fridays, at work and its been holding up well. There are lots of compartments to store your documents, pens, MP3 player, clothes, etc. You can even tuck in the straps on the back into the backpack when you're not wearing it.What I like most about this backpack is the superior padding provided for the laptop.Pros:-lightweight-cheap! $60!!-durable-comfortable-lots of roomCons:-Not too stylishDefinitely recommended!
This listing is for a Hoya MC (multi-coated) filter. The product I received is indeed MC (I had to ask Ace to confirm first,) but the box was shopworn (meaning old stock purchased at lower cost,) and their shipping cost was ATROCIOUS considering their actual cost.To be clear: I find no fault with the quality of the product; I trust Hoya. But Ace's exorbitant shipping fee is to be despised.Update: Ace contacted me and refunded the full shipping charge, based on this review. I call that responsible sales and customer service!
Expecting to take a lot of long-distance photos on an upcoming safari in Tanzania, I looked around my box of photo stuff to see what there was to steady my camera and prevent shaky and off-subject shots.Nearly all photos would be taken from within a stationery Toyota land cruiser with a pop-up top. So my mini-tripod was ruled out, as was the monopod. Neither was suitable for letting me capture moving subjects, for rapid setup, or for working without a flat surface to rest upon.This beanbag was an ideal solution because of its small size and light weight, and I used it to steady my distant 42x photos and many of the videos. By coincidence, the guide also had a huge beanbag in his vehicle for the same purpose, one as big as a seat cushion and pretty heavy. That was rock-steady, but too unwieldy to grab and use for the oh-my-God! shots.My one complaint about the featured bag is that it does not contain enough beans to provide sufficient support on all surfaces: specifically, the 1" tubular rail that I placed it on when taking photos. There was no other support for passengers to use, and most of the beans deserted the center and went to the front and rear portions of the bag that drooped over the rail. With more beans, the bag would bend a little, but the center would contain enough beans to provide better support for a camera on odd surfaces.The bag's maker is at fault for being too cheap in its manufacture. I expect to use this bag again, but only after my wife adds more dry beans, sews it back up, and turns it into a 5-star product.
Everything you might expect in a heavy duty 1/4" speaker cable and more. The wire gauge is quite heavy and can carry a great deal of power between the amp and the speakers. There are built in strain reliefs on the ends. Overall, an excellent choice for high power speaker connections.
Had another mp3 that was confusing, so after reading reviews on Yepp-20s in Amazon sight, purchased and only have the complaint of using so many batteries and only 12-15 songs. The sound is certainly loud enough to hear while I mow the lawn and do excersise activies. Can hear it over stero system at the skating rink. It was so easy to load songs into computer and download into mp3. It's so light and handy. Have recommened it to anybody that will listen...
I would not consider myself a sound connoisseur but I think these ear-buds are fantastic they are extremely comfortable and the sound by my standards is great. They are everything that they claim they are. Mine have since broken since I bought them nearly 1 and a half years ago however I'm fixin to buy another set. I use mine while riding my motorcycle and they work great for that.
I don't have one of these, but my friend does. he bought this nearly two years ago at Best Buy. They kept trying to sell him a warranty for it, even offering it for free, which was a little odd (but I guess maybe cause so many people have said it breaks on them). It was $120 something, which is way too much to pay for it now. It's a simple mp3 player, no screen , just play, pause, stop, rewind, forward. I thought it'd be hard to use since you can't see which song you have playing, but it only holds about 30 songs so it's not that hard. It's like the ipod shuffle in a way. Well I've read all these terrible reviews about it and I just have to say that it isn't all terrible. I guess some are crappy, but my friend got one of the good ones. It's never broken on him and it's sound quality is good. It's worked well for him, but I mean, all these reviews don't make it sound good.Best to look for another player, just to be safe.
Well, I am almost embarrased to report that my experience with the Arctic Butterfly 700 sensor brush wasn't all I thought it would be. The first thing I did was to read the instructions. I even went to their website to watch the video. After pumping myself up for the daunting task of performing open sensor surgery on my "baby" 30D, I went for it.You could imagine the horror when, after two swipes, I could see visible smears on the shiny surface of the CMOS sensor. There must have been some oil on the brush fibers from the factory! My heart sank, and I began to seath with anger. At this point I was thouroughly ticked. I had to take my camera in to be professionally cleaned but the gipper was that I paid $70 bucks for this spinny brush to do nothing but make my sensor an oil-painting canvas.Before sending a nasty e-mail to the company explaining how their product let me down, I decided to follow the instructions on cleaning the brush with ethanol and distilled water. "Hey" I thought, "give them the benefit of the doubt". Yeah, I was trying to save face for spending all that money on a spinny brush with "special fibers". Plus, I really wanted this product to work. It seemed like a dream after reading some reviews on various photo-sites.OK, well, the moment of truth arrived and I had re-opened my camera's sensitive chest cavity for another adventure in tedious, nerve-racking surgery with the newly washed and dried arctic butterfly.HHHuuuuuppppp, hold your breath! Here we go... Well, no smears this time and it actually made the sensor cleaner, BUT, there was still plenty of dust present after two swipes. I guess this product really does work, although not as magically well as some web sites would have you believe. At least not for me.Have I learned any lessons? YES!! Live with dust!!!!! And if it gets too bad, take it to a camera shop and for 25 bucks they'll clean it right!Miracle drug? NO. Product that works to some degree? SURE.
this was the video card that started to set the bar for others at the time. 3dfx was doing some amazing stuff, and all my friends wanted this card...until the Voodoo 3 came out, then things changed. This was still an excellent value, running 50 bucks or so at the time, and worked well in many second systems of my friends. It would play all the classics flawlessly like need for speed and nascar 98 ect... Well worth getting if you have an old pc that you play games on.Recommended!!
Great transaction. Very fast shipping and product just as described.
when i first saw the video ipod online i was DYING to get one, but it's important for you to go and look at them in the store first.this is my second ipod, my first one being a 4G mini. i bought the video primarily for more song space. the picture quality is great, even for the small screen.however, i must say that i'm very disappointed in the scratch factor. i've only had mine for about 3 days and much of the faceplate has scratches on it. i have the black model and i'm seriously considering returning it for the white model, in the hopes that it will show less scratches. i've babied mine and there still remains to be numerous scratches.any advice for returns?
If you have 3v line outs, this is what you need for more power.I tried a 12db line booster but needed more, this is it.The 4 blue controls light up real bright, kinda nice in a dark trunk, and they are easy to adjust by finger.
Bought this fax/phone/answering maching/copier which comes with six-month warranty. At eight months the phone message function began break down. I would be calling in for messages and it would disconnect abruptly every fourth or fifth time. I would call back and retrieve the remainder of my messages. After a year, the answering machine function would abruptly disconnect when clients were leaving messages. Again, this would happen about 25 percent of the time. This is true planned obsolescence. My AT&T; answering machine has lasted 8 years with no problems. My Brother fax/copier/answering machine/copier has lasted 9 years with no problems. So perhaps it's Panasonic's poor workmanship.Buy Beware.
I was a bit leery at first since this is my first wireless keyboard and mouse but I bit anyway. I am using my LCD TV in my office for my monitor so this not only adds comvenience, it looks pretty cool too.Beyond the cosmetics, the functionality is simple. The hot keys are intuitive, can be customized and the setting up is simple and quick. The keyboard has nice response to it. The only thing I did not like is the wrist rest (removeable) that came with it. It is hard and I believe it should be gel filled. I got a gel wrist rest and all is well. The mouse is a real gem. It has a lot of features that are all practical and really work. I rated this five stars because this is a product that actually does what it says it will do. Don't you hate it when you wait to buy something and when you finally do, it turns out to be a dud? well, this is not the case. It was well thought out and has a lot of bells and whistles that a person will actually use.This is a great product at a great price and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for this type of combo.
I love the player, Gigabeat Room-not so much. The player controls are pretty much straight forward and intuitive and there's a guide to the PlusTouch controls on screen. The sound is good however, be prepared to chuck out the included headphones. The player is also quite customizable. You can set your own backgrounds and you can even change the orientation of the player. Battery life is also good. By calculation, I've had my player on for 11 hours since last charge and it's still got some juice left. The Toshiba Gigabeat can also function as an external USB hard drive. I've got quite a few documents saved to my Gigabeat. Granted it's not quite as handy as a flash drive but at least I'm less likely to lose the Gigabeat than I would a flash drive. Besides, it's small enough to fit into my jeans' pockets - that's portable enough for me.Now, on to the bad. There's no way to customize playlists on the player itself. You need to go through the included software to edit playlists. Gigabeat Room takes some getting used to. Fortunately, I haven't experienced any of the nightmares that some of the other reviewers have mentioned. While Gigabeat Room might not be a piece of cake to use, it works pretty good enough for me. Only gripe would be that I need Administrator privileges (Win2K) in order for Gigabeat Room to recognize the player. You also can't just drag and drop MP3s on to the Gigabeat via Windows Explorer and expect the player to recognize them. You'll have to go through WMP10 or Gigabeat Room which DRMs the audio tracks so the Gigabeat can play them. Well, iTunes+iPod does the same thing so I'm not overly annoyed.Overall, the Toshiba Gigabeat is a good purchase. It sounds good, it's cheap and it looks cool (imho). It doesn't have extra features such as video playback (I have my PSP for that ;P) and FM tuner but it's a pretty darn solid MP3/WMA player.
I bought this product some months ago and i must admit it does live up to expectations. No problems yet reads my SD card perfectly. Works just fine.
Just got this frame a couple days ago. The product is beautiful. Great Resolution and Very Nice Looking frame. However, the onboard memory drive is faulty and I am unable to upload images. The drives appear in my windows explorer, then dissapear, then reappear....I have tried copying photographs to it, only to recieve an windows error message that the computer cannot recognize the drive/device. This is not a huge deal, but I did have to go out and buy a second memory card.Also, the frame won't read jpegs that I created in photoshop. They appear as a thumbnails on the device but will not display during slide show. I am not sure what the problem is with that - yet. The manual is very limited. I have tried contacting customer service (only option is via email) we'll see if I get any response.Overall it is a great frame - this is the third frame I have purchased and the only one I will keep. I returned the other 2 because of terrible resolution and overall shoddy quality. This one, despite its flaws is a keeper.
I own a Nikon D80 and I usually go out with 2 lenses at any time. I purchased the topload zoom 2 for 2 reasons:1/ decent size and plenty of room for my D80 mounted with my 18-70 + a 50mm 1.4 at the bottom of the bag. The bag is ok padded, and resist small shocks when you move around. But let's face it, you will not throw this around with your equipment. If you're looking for something rugged, go elsewhere and spend $$$$. The front pocket holds 2 filters, 2 extra batteries, and even has room for a compact digital camera (in its own case!). Useful as a backup of when you want to have short movies.I was not looking for a bigger bag because I simply don't like it and I do not care to have all my gear with me. I wanted a portable solution and this is it.2/ I got this for when I go hiking to use it with the chest harness and a backpack at the same time. While the harness is not that easy to put on the first time, the combo topload + harness is so convenient. It does not impair your capacity to carry other hiking related stuff, you don't have to miss all these incredible shots because you can just grab your camera whenever. And you do not need to kill your neck keeping your camera out all the time either. More importantly, this is a nice way to equalize the weight of your equipment when Hiking.Why 4 stars? This does not have a rain cover, unlike the topload AW (which is much bigger and more expensive). Oh well, mist will not harm the topload zoom 2 and you can come up with your own rain cover if necessary.overall, I like it!!!
Great Caera, Great photos, however this is a 2005 model,these days I would buy the Great Panasonic FZ7.However this is a great Camera that takes excellent pictures!(records video with no Sound).
I connected all my devices such as mouse, keyboard, all 3 printers and couple of other things to this usb hub. Not only it freed up all my usb ports except for one, now everything is neatly tucked and hidden behind the computer. It worked right out of the box. The only thing I didn't like so much about this hub is the dedicated lights on the panel for each port are always lit whether the port is in use or not. I think that's dumb. Why would you have a light which is always lit regardless of whether you using the port or not?
Have had these for about 2 weeks now and they really impressed me for such a shallow mount speaker.Have these running on an older kole audio amp running 90w RMS @ 4Ohms and they just bump.There is about a week or so break in period with these speakers but they loosen up really nicely.
CD drive failed after 1 1/2 years of light duty. No parts available. Bosch says take a hike it is out of warranty.Buy a cheap china radio run it till it blows then buy another. Your expensive cool looking cube has the same cheap innards and will not last.
Oddly enough, after reading peoples reviews about wireless headsets I went with this set. I am a Sony guy, and that was what I was looking for in the first place...but after reading reviews about the Sony models compared to this set I went with the Acoustic Research AW721. They work great, no feedback, no white noise, and easy to place on the charger...NO BS !
I researched these things for hours. Finally decided on this one as a Christmas gift for my sister. When it arrived I thought it was a bit light and was concerned about the quality, but she raves about the thing. Great buy. Wish I had one myself.
These headphones are like a swiss army knife workhorse. I listen to a variety of music, and while they may not be ideal for any one kind of listening (e.g. I love Beats for hip hop/rap listening), they provide excellent all-around sound. I also do some audio recordings, and they are fantastic for that. They are durable, and all the parts are replaceable.My main motivation for getting these is that I know that what I'm listening to will be almost exactly how the producer wanted it to sound--because they were using these exact headphones during the recording sessions.
I bought this product from Target a little over a year ago. We use the DVD player maybe once to twice a month at most. About 2 months ago (just after the warranty expired - imagine that), the DVD player would start freezing and locking up after a certain period of time. Maybe 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours. Very disappointed with this. I read something about this being a program issue or something in this machine. Otherwise, it works great, too bad I bought it for the DVD player. I think magnavox should be held responsible in some way.
Although I'm not an engineer and while I appreciated his review I feel the Hawking HiGain Signal Booster HSB2 deserves my additional review. The short version is that this signal booster really works. As someone who has a DSL wi-fi modem that is located several very solid walled rooms away from my main living room/entertainment room I needed a stronger signal than the one that I was getting. While my laptop had very good speed, my Xbox 360 and PS3 systems had an indicator of only 1 blinking bar of signal strength. Contributing factors included the fact that these systems are shelved in a large wall unit and have their wi-fi antennas located on the rear of these consoles. After calling Verizon for help and being told they have no way to provide additional equipment to increase or relay the signal I resorted to researching the many computer mags trying to get a consensus as to the best product to remedy this issue. Not knowing what products would definitely be compatible with my existing equipment didn't help either. I wanted something that was fairly simple and that would work. I researched signal boosters on Amazon and after reading the product information and the reviews I decided to give the Hawkins HSB2 a shot. I was a little apprehensive because of the less than sensational reviews.Now after a month or so after installation and use I can honestly say I don't fully understand their less than enthusiastic opinions. This signal booster was not only easy to install, about 20 mins. including moving my computer desk, the immediate results were very impressive. The aforementioned barely blinking less than one bar of signal strength went to an outstanding 3 to 4 solid bars, with 4 bars in this case being the maximum signal. The laptop signal is now completely maxed out. As for the humming sound others have noted, it can be barely heard in a completely quiet environment if you also hold your breath. As a precaution I initially installed my HSB2 just outside a room door in a hallway however I don't think that's needed with the exception of the unit being placed in a bedroom of a quiet sleeper. Overall this product is outstanding and has done everything that I hoped it would.
This shipment survived the unusual heat, arrived on time and in great condition.
Have to return now. Not ready for digital camera.
Having read (if not finished) thousands of fantasy novels in my time, I felt compelled to find this book and add my two cents. I feel that, in concept and execution, this is one of the top five fantasy novels of all time -- it is important to get past the first five pages or so, and then one is caught up in mystery and magic, as a typically unique Bujold personaity rides a wave of dramatic narrative that comes together in a well resolved and executive climax to a well told story. As always, Bujold's strong sense for dialogue and empathy with the physically or emotionally "challenged" helps her narrative. here, the main character is "handicapped" by post traumatic stress syndrome, which came through as viscerally to this reader as if you were in the protagnist's mind. Yet, it is never depressing or discomforting, more like being comfortable with an old friend. I have no idea how she does it -- there are two other books set in this world -- Paladin of Souls and the Hallowed Hunt. Paladin is
The spacebar has become useless after only 3 months. I have to replace this expensive boat anchor now. Reliability is a thing of the past I guess...
with these i was expecting a more from them entirely, i was expecting a bigger magnet at the back, that pushes 400 watt fa real, dont think it pass 300 Watts!
I would like to point out that I don't know a ton about headphones. That being said these things are awesome. I have used them with my Ipod & home theater and they sound great. Bass bumps and music sounds rich and full. I can't tell you how happy I am with these. If you are just looking for a nice set of headphones these are very nice. They fit comfortably and drown out almost 100% of external sound. The cord is pretty long on them also. I just zip tied it to use with my Ipod.
Feels very solid, takes beautiful pictures, buy rechargeable batteries and larger compact flash memory, this is a great buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bought two in case one was defective, and for a spare. The two 15 foot hdmi cables work fine individually, but there is no signal to the TV when using a coupler. Neither coupler works. Based on some of the reviewers connecting two 25 foot cables, it would not seem to be an issue of cable length. If anyone has a suggested solution, I would like to hear it.
I bought it with hope I should use old joystick my friend borow me, but it was waisting money
Overall the system is okay at best. I wish there was a rating between 3 and 4 stars. Nakamichi has great design and high fidelity sound, but this system is 4 years old now and does not have the latest technology. This is especially evident with the DVD player. I have a 50" LCD television, and I get better picture quality with a cheap DVD player than I do with one included on the SoundSpace 8.5. For $150 more you can get a system with equally great sound (maybe not the best design) and HDMI connectivity. Also, beware of the Amazon vendor you purchase it from. The one I purchased it from provided me with a refurbished product, not new as promised.
This wire works great with my speakers, and comes with an ample amount of wire to experiment with different lengths, cutting down as needed. The wire is easy to splice, nicely pliable and looks to last. The nice thing about it is that once you've gotten it shoved away under the carpet and in the corners, you're all done with it.
I bought two of these for our kids for Christams. They both wanted something compact to play their Ipods either at work or in their bedroom. I am pretty picky when it comes to audio quality but, knowing Altec's reputation, I chose this particular product. Now, these cost me about 1/2 of what I was pricing Bose or other top brands so, I was a little concerned about what I was about to recieve. Turns out that when the kids cranked these up Christmas day, I was blown away! Hard to believe so much sound can come from such a small space. What they lack is in bass but, they make up for it with overall clarity and volume without cracking. We were all please with the end result and I would recommend these to all the audio snobs I know.
I previously bought AudioSource and liked them just fine for background level music thru the home. For my office I wanted something I could turn up a bit if I wished. I used JBL commercially and this pair was the right price. After procrastinating a month putting them up, now they are in, it's awesome.Great stereo image, nice bass response and clear articulated sound.
This reciver is not that bad it works very well, Clear picture. Its pretty fast but no athlon 3000+ (lol) the 2 min download and seaching for sat comes on without notice at times right when your wacthing a movie! :( other from that this reciver is GOLD! useful features for the tv loving junky! I love it. good upgrade from my last rca reciver ...
I loved this product from the beginning but noticed it was only operating on one of the two stereo channels. Sent a short text to Satechi, received email back the same day that they had already shipped out a replacement with a prepaid box for return of the defect product. How Awesome is THAT!!!!!!!!!
Warning. This product is named INITIAL becuase it only works initially! We bought 2 of these for our kids for Christmas. Both worked all day yesterday (about 3 DVDs watched on each). Both units will not load a DVD today. 1 unit quit working first thing this morning and one quit this afternoon. I'm going to try again and hope that I got 2 lemons and their replacements will be okay.
Works just fine, holds camera nicely. Just a few minor complaints, one is that you can't carry an extra battery in the case with the camera. If you try, you'll pull the battery out with the camera due to a tight fit or hit the switches on top of the camera while inserting the bettery in the case, changing the mode. Kind of difficult to fish out any extra memory cards thrown in the case as well.Otherwise it's a nice compact easy to carry case.
I've used this pair or headphones for over 2 years for live performances (Drumming). I started with Shure's E2s and then E3s, these are much more professional (and more expensive). They fit well for me with the small tips and as long as I keep the tips replaced every 4-6 months or so they don't fall out. I take good care of them, putting them in the case whenever I'm done with them and don't rip them out of my ears by the cord. I treat them well and they have treated me well. The sound is great by being able to hear both high end and low end in detail. Being in-ears they isolate everything outside, so for onstage performances it is perfect and will protect your hearing. I have also used them numerous times in the studio for which they are also perfect. I like the click (metronome) very loud and with these compared to over the ear headphones the click doesn't bleed into the mics like normal headphones and allows me to hear everything clearly.All-in-all great pair of headphones. Just take care of them and they will take care of you!
Don't buy into the hype the sales people at Big Box stores or Monster feeds you. Folks, there is no need to spend this over inflated price on an HDMI cable.There is an article in NY Times on June 10, 2009 about how to tweak your HDTV to make it perform at its best. The article specifically advises readers not to be tempted to spend too much on cables. It also quotes industry expert Joe Kane. His advice: "Cheap cables that cost 75 cents per foot work as well as those that cost $100 per foot," said Mr. Kane. "With the latest HDMI cables, if you see a picture and hear the sound, you know it works."
This item works as it claims. If you have a large screen notebook, be advised that it will sit awkwardly until properly adjusted.
Beats getting name brand for no additional benefit. I would recommend these to anyone needing DVI cables. Three more words.
This product is great, i love TiVo, but I'm not going to concentrate on reviewing TiVo itself, rather this TiVo brand DRV. People need to understand that TiVo is really just a service and software, too often these reviews are filled with info on the service, which is fine, but doesn't help the reviewer make a decision on which DVR unit to buy.Ok the first thing i want to do is dispel some of the complaints of other reviewers. For the reviewer who stated "However, I was disappointed in the picture quality. I record at Basic Quality so as to get the most hours of recording time", i would say that if you look at the different quality settings you will see that "Basic" is the lowest, so of course you are going to have the lowest quality. It doesn't really matter what the levels of quality are called, if you pick the lowest one, you're going to get the worst quality, try using a higher quality setting.Next, for the reviewer who stated "This is a very cool product, but it's extremely loud. The fan and hard drive combine to create a high-pitched whistling noise that we found impossible to live with", I'm not sure what he/she is even talking about, it must have been a defective unit. Mine is silent, i really can't hear a thing. Now the manual clearly states that you shouldn't set the TiVo directly on top of another component, or put another component on it, as this maybe block ventilation. So if this person has created a "component sandwich" with their TiVo in the middle, maybe the fans are coming on frequently, I don't know, mine makes no noise.One review states "Be sure to understand that not only do you need to buy the TiVo (the player) itself, but you also need to buy the sevice!", this is 100% false. You don't have to purchase any service at all. The service gives you access to the "Season Pass" feature where you can tell TiVo to record every showing of a certain show. But you can always set the TiVo up to do this manually, you do not have to purchase any service at all.Another reviewer has this to say, "Another thing: no power switch. Again, for casual TV users, this is a waste of equipment lifespan & electricity." This is really quite nitpicky, if you turn the TiVo off, it cant make its dial-in call to get your updated schedule of shows, and it cant search for shows you might like based on your preferences. Besides that it doesn't use much power at all, and the only thing that would be getting any wear and tear are the hard drives and they sleep when they aren't in use. He also states "it's just a very expensive toy", um hello.... Of course it is, that's the fun of it.Finally there is this complaint, "You need a credit card to activate the service. This is a real problem for those who do not have, or choose not to use, credit cards". Ok lets see, first of all you don't need to sign up for the service, and if you don't have a credit card I'm guessing you run into this problem all the time, it isn't just with TiVo...This TiVo unit works as advertised, I cant really say anything else about it. One thing to realize is that, while this is an 80 hour unit, that really is only about 25 hours of recordings at the highest quality level. I know some of you are saying "25 hours is plenty", and you're right, but if you were looking at a unit with less recording time, remember that you only get about 30% of the total time at the best level. The only other problem I have with this is that recording a show while watching something else on live TV is impossible if you have a cable box for your TV. I have digital cable, and therefore I need a cable box, well you cant split a digital signal very easily and its then impossible to record on one channel and watch another. But it isn't that big a deal as one can still watch a recorded show and record another.
Useful for doubling shooting time for Readylite 20 Videolight. But takes too long to recharge.
The Orion 4 filter eyepiece case provides a safe way to store multiple eyepiece filters. The 2 inch case is little bit harder to use than the one for 1.25 eyepiece filters, but still offers convenient storage. I recommend it for anyone who has multiple telescope eyepiece filters.
This is pretty much just a cut out strip of Neoprene. It's comfortable, but the edges look a bit rough and unfinished. There's also no good way to cinch it tight around your wrist. I like it though, and considering how cheap it is I'd buy it again.
Product works great but it's a bit heavy. For example I use small standard ear buds with this extension cord at my desk. If I'm sitting at the desk that has the CPU on the floor the weight of the extension cord wants to pull on the headphones. They are small ear buds so the weight of the extension can easily pull them out of place. When I sit at my desk that has a desktop CPU the weight is held on the desk for the most part so it's not much of an issue.
Looking back at old orders and realized that this product lasted 20 months. I bought in fall 2008 and came home one day and the router was dead. I had no problem installing it and had good range in my house backyard with the wireless. But one day I went to surf the net on my laptop and had not network. Found that the router would not power on properly. It would turn on with its usual flashing sequence and then shut off. No resetting or unplugging for a few minutes would help. Techie-oriented sibling has router of different company for 4 years. Ended up buying a new router from a different company. Three stars only because it worked well when it did work.
The Scrollpoint mouse by IBM/Lenovo is easily the best engineered mouse I've ever had the pleasure to use. It ingeniously combines the mouse and pointing-stick, utilizing each of them in the area they're best suited for; the mouse for fine cursor control and the pointing-stick for quick and direct scrolling.Previously I owned a Mighty Mouse by Apple, but grew frustrated with the scroll-ball getting clogged. It seemed pretty ridiculous to me that after eliminating balls from underneath a mouse, that I'd be subjected to the same problems when they were moved to the top. Scroll wheels are better, but can't handle side-to-side very well and for scrolling through a long document requires the user to lift their finger up again and again. A touch-stick on a mouse seemed like a great idea and I was pleasantly surprised that IBM actually made one.The Scrollpoint has most of the typical features one would expect on a mouse. It's an optical, 3-button mouse, that plugs into a USB port (or PS/2 with included adapter). The pointing-stick on the current mouse (the one in the picture is a previous model) has a plastic bar rather than the traditional nub which works better for it's particular application. No matter how long a document is, you never need to lift your finger off the point-stick.I've had my Scrollpoint for about 6 months so far and might even pick up another one to use at work. I highly recommend it. Priced at about $25, it's inexpensive enough for you to give it a try.
These transmitters are easy to set up. Changing channels can be a bit challenging, depending on the location of the outlet. I purchased one from Amazon. After using it over the course of 3 days, totaling 3 hours, the transmitter died. The replacement seems to be working fine. I've used it off and on for about a month now. I hope it holds up!
We've had this TV for about 4 years now. I think I bought it in 2004. Anyway, at the time it was a good compromise, because flat screen LCD tv's were very expensive, and plasma was a crapshoot as to quality. And DLP was the big deal then. Not anymore. So, this TV's resolution is 1024 X 848. Yes, its a strange resolution, what it really means is that its a hair taller than most widescreen TV's. But its not 1080p. Also, it has NO ATSC tuner - if you want HDTV you have to buy a standalone tuner for it. I knew this when I bought it. Cable company HDTV box will also work. It has NO HDMI connections. Only 1 DVI connector, the rest are component Y/Pb/Pr connections and RCA jacks. But at the time DVI was all the rage and HDMI didnt exist.Now, the number one expense in this set is the lightbulb. Our first one lasted about 2 1/2 years. We are still on our second bulb, which was not made by Sony and which is not as bright, but it gets the job done. I noticed that light bulbs ( they are called PL-2100U I think) are now down to about $120 - $140. Cheaper than when I bought the first replacement bulb.Also, standard def TV doesn't look really sharp on these sets. The flat panel LCD sets now everywhere do a better job of this I think. But, I bought this set expecting it to last 10 years, and I have 5 and a half to go, and it seems to be fine. My next set will have a built in tuner and hang on the wall. I think the next revolution in content is going to come from the internet, and you will be able to stream everything from your laptop to your TV. You can do this now easily if you have HDMI. Cable networks should beware, their days of charging a lot for content are numbered, soon we'll only need them for internet and VOIP phone.
I had great expectations for this product from reading the reviews and it did not disappoint! It exceeded my expectations. I have the eye hidden in my built in and it still works. I've tried other ones and with the exception of a RF remote extender, this is the only other one that works. Awesome product. Don't know why this product got some bad reviews, but whoever gave them must be high on something.
We got this camera to take pictures in the pool of our 2 year old learning to swim. We love it! We have taken movies that go back and forth between underwater and above water with perfect clarity. The underwater photos are remarkable! The container is completely airtight and almost impossible to open accidentally. I am astonished by how easy it is to use all of the camera's functions while it is in the case. Great job on the engineering!
This unit provides a "modified sine wave" which isn't very much like a sine wave at all. It works well for a limited number of load types and handles a lot of power. The built-in cooling fan does not come on very often and is not too noisy. It's a handy size for automotive or camping use.I like the led bar graph which shows you what percentage of full power you are operating at and the numerical display that shows the input terminal voltage. It takes extremely little current when it's turned on but not energizing any equipment -- standby mode.I noticed that the induction motors would run at a slower speed than what they do with true sine wave power from the utility power or a true sine wave inverter. Our refrigerator compressor would start fine with this unit but run noticeably slower. Our furnace blower motor would also run at a slower speed.Right now this unit in in storage as a back up for our true sine wave inverter or for automotive use.I wouldn't buy another "modified sine wave" unit again. I'd pay a little more for the true sine wave unit which does a lot more.Good luck.
Very easy to use and very fast at transferring data. So far I have only used the CF reader, but it worked very well. I'm not sure if there is a way, but I just wish the stand was removable.
Excellent case camera on hold so long that I eventually cancelled Anyone want a great case??
this is wonderful. I really like it. very portable and saves alot of songs.
I really like my new Olympus DS-40 Digital Voice Recorder. No more tape, beautiful and clear speech reproduction to transcribe notes or speech samples for later review and transcription. It's easy to use and portable (fits into a shirt pocket or small haddbag.
I was wondering if there was any hardcore gamers that own this tv. In the next few months I will most likely be purchasing this model and i wanted to know if anybody has had any burn in issues when playing video games on this tv. Please if anybody could give me some advice i would be greatly appreciated if you would email to me. thanks Patpsirishman@hotmail.com
This product is simple and to the point. GREAT for me. :-) It slides on and you are done; iPod protected from ugly scratches. Yeah! I would hve given it a 5 star but it is irritating putting it on and taking it off, but based on the design that was to only way to make it effective.
This product was advertised to charge iPhones.It does not charge any of the 3 iPhones (old or new) that my family has.
I love my ipod, there are only a few things I didnt like. I had to re-install the software because the first time it didnt go right and itunes couldnt recognize my ipod.. no problem.. un-installed, re-installed, that time it went fine.. so it took some time for all this but its ok because the manual said to charge it for 4 hours anyway.. it is easy to organize my songs on itunes, i have several playlists so it makes choosing songs on the ipod simple. the earbud quality is ok, not fond of them because they can fall out easily. the wheel is very sensitive and i accidently turned up the volume too loud, gave myself a shock! so I learned to use the lock feature so that wouldnt happen. love the smal size and easy to use, you can get lots of accesories for it. i've used it for 3 days now and still am halfway through the battery life bar. I like not having to eat through so many batteries. thumbs up!!
Lack of Support for Failed DrivesWestern Digital will not support your hard drive WHEN it fails. On November 16, 2004, I bought a 250GB hard drive. Three months later in February, 2005, I had to return it for a replacement due to a hard failure. Now, this replacement drive too has failed as well after only eight months.I went through two Western Digital drives in a year due to no fault of my own and the hard drive failed just six days after the warranty expiration. I requested a replacement from Western Digital and they completely ignored me.Buy at your own risk.
Outstanding product, great price on Amazon. I use it mainly for amatuer radio reception, SSB, CW and AM. Works great on those modes. Appears to have long battery life, too.
I can truly say that this is a great little camcorder. I have had a ball with this since getting it for Christmas. My grandson is now wanting one for himself. For the cost of this camcorder, one could not get a better product. Try one and see if you will not be very satisfied.
I originally was going to purchase another brand, but the "epinions" were bad. I really wanted the 10" screen. What I like best about the machine is its simplicity. You just put in a disk and it determines whether it's jpeg, dvd or cd. Movies look good on the screen, too. However, be prepared for a tinny sound. The dvd's are o.k., but the cd's won't break any records for sound quality! But in my research, I found that the greatest complaint on these little, inexpensive machines came from expecting too much of them. For the price, I'm real happy!
No problems, it is just a switch after all. So far it has been reliable and fast. Good construction and a small size.
I wanted a bag that would let me carry my camera stuff, computer and a few things, like a book, magazine and jacket, all in the same place when traveling. This bag does that well. Very comfortable.However, it's too big to carry around when sightseeing once I get to my destination. So, what I did was get the Slingshot 200 as well. That holds all my camera stuff (DSLR, three lenses, flash, mini tripod, cables, small point and shoot, video camera). I took the camera insert out of the Compurover, and the Slingshot fits inside of the Compurover. When I get to where I'm going, I can take the Slingshot out and carry that around. This works pretty well. You could probably do the same with a less expensive backback than the Compurover, but the computer pocket with the side access is a nice feature.
The radio works as advertised and I enjoy it very much. The main reason I ordered it was because you can use it as a portable radio and as an in-auto cb. With the external whip antenna it works excellent in the truck. It also is a good price. If you read the specs and know what you are ordering, then you will not be sorry.
Good replacement for what is becoming a hard to find battery especially for those with a full size VHS camcorder that still works and is still very usable in today's digital world.
Description matches product. I rated according to the description. Very good set of headphones at a very good amazon-sale price. I plug them into my laptop and listen to quiet music while writing. It doesn't block out ALL noise, so if you have kids bouncing off the walls, find a different pair of phones. However, they block out enough noise (for my needs). In addition, and most importantly for long term wear, they are comfortable. Parts are also replaceable.
I purchase the Zune case in September of 2009. It is wonderful made. It keeps all my accessories in one place. The money I paid is very reasonable. I just love it!!!Well worth your money. It keep's my zune very safe and protective. Everyone with a zune should get one for safety and reliable reasoning...
As others have commented, these are very rigid and stiff cables. Very much like coax you use for cable connections, not ideal for tight locations or where some flexibility is needed. The connector heads were also loose and needed to be hand tightened, this could be where some reviewers didn't get a solid connection therefore distorting their pictures. For the price they work, but if you want easier to manage, go with the Media Bridge cables.
At first this battery works GREAT! But when you least expect it, the battery is completely DEAD.
I purchased these sleeves in conjunction with the Avery 5.5" x 8.5" binder (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013A250E). These sleeves allow you to remove the image insert (from the original container), fold in half and slip in the front and the accompanying DVDs in the back; these also allow you to organize your collection in the binder as you see fit (mine are alphabetical). In my old DVD holder, there were four slots per page/face (8 slots/sheet) and adding to the collection meant that I had to pull out inconveniently many DVDs to keep them alphabetical; it just didn't work for me. Another benefit is that you get to throw out all those plastic DVD containers which bulk up fast. Also, using the 1" Avery binders allows me to separate by either director and/or language (binder each for French, German, Kurosawa, Hitchcock, etc). Very handy for my use, inexpensive and sturdy stuff!
A very good Fan/Heat Sink for those who limit the weight load on the motherboard. This item has the bonus of not needing the replacement of the stock heat sink support (located underneath the motherboard). Not as quiet as an orb design, but I can't hear it through my antec P180 case anyways. I'm running an 104 watt CPU that this heat sink keeps well within the optimum operating temps.
I received my Sony MDRRF920RK headphones today even after reading all those reviews. I don't even want to give them 1 star rating that I have given. Following are some things that I have noticed in one day of usage.1. There are hiss/pop/screach sounds coming from headphones very often.2. Battery takes 16 hours to fully charge.3. You can not use any other battery (that you might have charged faster).4. The adaptor is 120 volts input and 9 volts output. God help you if you are going to a country that uses 220-240 volt. Nowadays every appliance comes with 110-240 volts input range, but sony doesn't seem to follow the standard.5. The power and audio cords given with the system are really small you can't even keep the transmitter on your desk if you are keeping you PC on ground.6. Putting headpones on charger can be very clumsy.Avoid these headphones at all costs.
While this product incorporates some good ideas, the exicution is amateurish. This product does make it easy to rotate in 30 degree increments, but it doesn't provide a stable platform, the bearing woobles. The level is first rate and easy to read. Anyone serious about panos should look elswhere.
This is one of Polks best subwoofer products. I read a lot of reviews and was stuck between this subwoofer, DSW pro 600 and the ED A3-250 subwoofer. All the subs are rated pretty high among audio enthusiasts. Most of the audiophile websites diss polk as they are offered at most BM stores...I guess if you are an audiophile you should buy stuff that is either Internet direct company or extremely expensive stuff. Either way its a personal choice. For me, a bassist/drummer (active musician) and a budding pianist...i could not find a better subwoofer at this price range and I am very picky about music/movie sound. I have polk TSI speakers (TSI500 fronts, CS20 center and polk RC60i for the rears) all around and this subwoofer just made the whole experience amazing. My in room extension is so good that i am sure it is hitting less than 25hz at the very low notes. The ED subwoofer did not come in the size i wanted 12inch and also did not come in the finsh i was looking for. Movies sound fantastic and the rumble is felt all around the room, my living room area is 20*18. The subwoofer just fills the hall, watching blu ray movies with DTS Master HD experience is just amazing.Music performance is also fantastic, it is never overpowering. I have the crossover set to 60hz after listening at 60, 100 and 80 with my fronts which gave the smoothest performance. There is no port noise even at extreme levels and I mean extreme levels...the walls shake when you are close to reference and the volume gain on the subwoofer is set only half way. Dont even think about other subwoofers unless you have upwards of 500$ to get into the sub 20hz subwoofers, just use the money you save on the subwoofer to get yourself good fronts which make a lot of difference in the overall sound of the system.
I purchased this product after Netgear posted its long-promised 2.0 firmware for the WAG511 card, finally giving it 108Mbps support.The good:The product works as advertised; Turbo G mode gives me excellent speeds even at a modest distance from the router.The not so perfect:Netgear's Turbo mode support is incompatible with b/g mode. You can either set the router to b/g mode (max 54Mbps) or you can set it to 108 mode (any wireless device that does not support 108 mode will not see the router). By comparison, on October 13 2003 competitor D-Link announced firmware upgrades to add "Dynamic Mode" to their products, supporting 108Mbps mixed with b/g mode. Netgear's website states: "A firmware upgrade will be available allowing mix mode (802.11g and 108Mbps turbo) operation in the near future," so hopefully Netgear will match D-Link's features soon.Also, there is no way to disable NAT on the WGT624 with the current firmware (rev 1.1.1). This annoys me, as I really just wanted a Wireless Access Point, but Netgear has no WAP with 108Mbps support, and 108Mbps support is why I bought the WGT624.**Update**: I wrote the above originally on October 23 2003. In January 2004, Netgear finally provided mixed mode support across all versions of the original WGT624 (apparently different firmware is required for different serial numbers). Also, there is now a newer version of the hardware, dubbed the WGT624v2. Newer firmware for the WGT624v2 allegedly improves SPI performance if you use it (I don't). No hardware upgrades are available if you have the original WGT624. Unfortunately, Amazon.com doesn't have a separate ASIN for the v2 model so it is difficult to tell if you will receive an original WGT624 or a v2 when you purchase on Amazon.com.
I had to cancel this order in the last minute, and the service which I receive was great.
I was wondering how I was ever going to tranfer my tapes to dvd. Now, I can! It's so easy, I just plugged it in, my computer automatically set it up, and I was done. I didn't use the software that came with it, per some of the reviews. I used Roxio Easy Media Creator. Didn't have any glitches whatsoever._________________________UPDATE: It's been four years since I bought this. I have a new computer and lugged this thing back out of the closet. It doesn't work with my Vista machine. I don't have the disk (can't remember if it came with one). The manufacturer's website has drivers to download, but they are unsigned, and they won't install on Vista because they are not signed.
The only thing that I was disappointed with, is that 1.7x really isn't that much of an enhancement. I should have done the math. If you are standing 100 feet away from something, a 1.7 zoom factor will make it seem as if you are standing about 60 feet away (58.82 feet to be more precise). That's only about 40 feet closer.I was expecting a psychological "Wow" instead of an "Oh... OK.". But that's no fault of the lens. This lens is high quality. It comes with a heavy cloth pouch, end caps, and a large rubber lens hood. The hood looks cheap, but it does the job - so I'm not complaining. It keeps stray light off the lens, and because it is relatively large, I imagine that it also will keep the lens dry in a light drizzle. That's always a plus.I've heard people complain about vignetting (darkness near the outer edges) when fully zoomed out. There is just a tinge of vignetting in the corners on my HDR-HC7. It is barely noticeable - so I'm quite pleased because although I was prepared and willing to put up with vignetting, I was happy to discover it to be minimal.Because this lens will not bring me significantly closer to my subject, I will probably not use it as often as I had imagined. But I'm glad to have it in my gadget bag because I know that sometimes, it will be just what I need.
It works OK, but the antennas broke the first day. Thay are half-way hanging there. Anyway, it is very convenient if you want to move a TV from room to room. I would buy this item again. Just wish the quality was a little better
i didn't realize what an incredible camera this was until mine was stolen and i purchased what i thought was a comperable camera from another manufacturer. it was horrible! red eye, bad color, out of focus - yuk! this pentax takes consistently good pictures!
It's a decent camera for the time it was made, but if you don't take a picture with the flash, or on the surface of the sun, it will not have enough light and will be blurry. I need to find one with more resolution and more sensitivity in normal light conditions.
This is the perfect size for a travel power strip. Gives you several extra outlets and is small in my suitcase. It will be perfect when I travel overseas and want more than one outlet from my converter.
those apple bastards have rounded up the total storage capacity to 4 gigabytes, when really there are only 3.7 gigabytes. bastards. anyway... this ipod mini is a good little toy, but when you get down to it, there just isnt enough room on there... and besides, it really isnt that small. sure, if this had 20 gigs, i would take it over the current 20 gig ipods any day. its got the cool color and the small size, but what is that really worth. the current regular ipods are still small enough to hold in one hand and use just the thumb and are still quite light.by the way, the battery life on the ipod mini is totally horrible. if i were to take a 4 hour long car drive, this thing would die, and without the addition of a carcharger, your pretty much screwed.if the ipod mini costed about, say, 150 to 200 dollars, maybe itd be worth the money.. but at a whopping 250 dollars, it just isnt worth it, seeing as how you can get a 20 gig for just 50 bucks more.my advice: go for the 20 (which i believe holds like 18.6 gigs or something). only get this 3.7 gig if you, well... uhh... dont get it, that should be enough
Prior to purchasing this item I had been using the SonicImpact portable iPod speakers for 4+ years (it's on its last leg), so I needed something that was sturdy, provided good sound at low-medium volume levels, was portable, and uses an AC adapter instead of battery-only. This portable speaker unit is perfect.* It is rugged, although a little heavier than I was anticipating* The sound quality for the volume levels I use is perfect (bass, midtones, and treble are all well-represented).* I can easily adjust my EQ settings or switch playlists without having to remove the iPod from the unit, so playback is never interrupted.* It has the option to run on batteries or use an AC outlet; the problem I was having finding a good portable unit is that the units that provided good protection seemed to be battery-only operated, and the ones with AC adapters were not rugged enough to be packed away into my mobile massage duffel.I only received this player yesterday, so will post an updated review in a few months once I've put it through its paces, but for now I am incredibly happy with my purchase.UPDATE (Dec. 17, 2011): I still love this unit and highly recommend it!UPDATE (Jan. 2, 2013): This product does not work with the iPhone 4 or 5. I am using an iPod classic (2nd generation), although I think you can use a mini or nano, as long as it has the 30-pin connector.
We went to French Polynesia - Tahiti & Bora Bora were our stops. I posted pics above (shots from the Lagoonarium on Bora Bora). We swam & snorkeled in the ocean there with tropical fish, manta rays & sharks. Most of the pics turned out really well (& we're not great photographers). We're so used to seeing it real time on the digital camera, but can't of course with these cameras, so we bought two and took lots of pics. When you develop them, you can request a CD too.
This is an excellent laptop bag as long as you don't carry any bulky items except the laptop. I tend to carry a lot of books also and the bag gets out of balance and very bulky. Doesn't hold a lot of stuff for a bag this big. Has lot of small pockets, but is lacking dedicated slots for your pens and pencils, which seems odd.
I haven't been able to track down the reason for this problem, but for some reason my ctrl and shift keys now have about a two second delay (that is, to use either, you need to hold the key down for roughly two seconds... or it doesn't work).Checked their website, but nothing there.Other than that, the product is a great choice... I am very pleased with the video quality (was expecting much worse).
This fan and heatsink is really excellent, keeps my Q6660 AT 36C idle and around 55C under load. Installation was fairly simple although getting the clip took some time since once you screw in one end the other was extremely hard to get in. Screwing in the first part only a little then doing the other and tightening after solved it. Excellent product overall, planning on OC'ing a bit now that I got rid of the stock heatsink.
I bought this speaker set from best buy, I'd say 6 Months ago, and I have them hooked directly to my hp Elite Desktop System and they bump. Not an obnoxious bump, extremely clear w/ really tight bass (tight meaning= no crackling, distortion, only very clear vocals with the perfect treble to crisp bass ratio, this way all can enjoy, even the neighbors :l (whether they want to or not) he-he they're always blasting their music so I feel it's only fair and necessary to return the favor. All kidding aside even though I wasn't kidding, these speakers got a bad wrap from someone who probably hooked them up to a 1500watt receiver and got a little to into there Brittany spears album, and they didn't stand a chance against 1500watts of Brittany at full blast. So just for the record these speakers when used with the proper applications meant for them)Here are a few examples of Great uses for these speakers:*Computer system (Obvious)*I've even hooked them up to my Blu-Ray Player and listened to music like if it were a bookshelf stereo *do not hook into a receiver you will blow them, they aren't made for that type of significant power, although neither is any 2.1 speaker systems or 2.0= two speakers .1= sub (Not So Obvious)*These also make a great difference when hooked into the back of your TV while watching a movie*Playing PS3 or your preferred Gaming System. (Sony+Sony=Perfection)So in setting the record straight, I still own these and they function as if it were the day I got em.Compare to:Altec Lansing VS4621 Octane 7, 2.1 Computer Speaker
I recently assembled my first stereo component system (having had mostly single piece stereos for the last 35 years). I thought I might find "suggested systems" on the web, however, I ended up researching and price comparing for a month or so before my system was completed. Here is what I bought and some comments:1. The receiver is an Onkyo TX8222 with a "tape monitor function" which you need to be able to use an Equalizer plus to hear what you are recording. Although it has just 50 watts per channel, I have never had the volume over a third of the way up. The components below are all connected to it. From my research, Onkyo has a very good reputation.2. I already have an 8 year old Pioneer CD File type player which holds 101 CDs. It still works great. If it ever goes, I will probably get another with a larger capacity.3. A Teac W-600R Dual Full-Logic Cassette Combo. It has two tape decks, is reasonably priced and works fine.4. A Panasonic Technics SLBD20D Turntable. I found good reviews and this is a simple but solid turntable.5. SONY SS-MB350H Bookshelf Speakers (These are a Consumer Reports "Best Buy"). These speakers really are too big for a bookshelf and deliver very nice sound. I have them connected to the "A" speaker output of the receiver.6. SONY SA-WM250 100-Watt Active Subwoofer. I like bass and the addition of this subwoofer connected to the "B" speaker output of the receiver really enhances the sound.7. A Technical Pro EQ-5150 graphic equalizer. This is a nice unit and lets you fine tune your music. By connecting it through the tape monitoring loop, you can select any input source to your receiver and adjust the sound. This equalizer has 4 inputs labeled DVD, TAPE, TUNER, and AUX. There are two output connections. An equalizer really tops off a system.You also need something to hold all these components. You may want to look at an OSullivan Black TV VCR Stand - 20222. It has glass doors, three drawers, and adjustable shelves. I put my turntable on top and the other components inside. Try to buy it locally since shipping is otherwise prohibitive. I put caster wheels on it for mobility since it is quite heavy. I also cut a thin plywood backing with larger access holes for the back with access covers that attach with Velcro. I painted the plywood black. The wheels and larger access holes are a real life-saver as you connect all your components.For phonograph record storage I bought a Sauder TV/VCR Cart, Black 401082. I had to drill some higher shelf pin holes to accommodate the records. I also cut a plywood back which I painted black (much better than the black cardboard that comes with it) This unit has wheels and is a cheap way to store records.In summary, the above items have really made for a nice system and all the components work well together. The sound is incredible especially compared to the aged single piece system I previously had. My wife noticed the difference right away. I bought several of the components at Amazon and some at other sites when the price was better. The furniture I bought locally.
I had the opportunity to use this camera before purchasing it, and it is great for the money! Love the 3" lcd screen. However- beware of shipping! Although I ordered on 12/18, it did not ship until 12/21. Also, I payed for express shipment, and although the package was on a DHL truck ready for delivery, it was returned to the warehouse. Now it won't be here in time for Christmas! Never had a problem with Amazon before - very disappointed this time!
Got it yesterday. In green. Actually it's a shiney yellowish-green. Nice feel. Fits well in shirt pocket. Very light; particullarly compared to my Pentax Optio 550. Good, nice size LCD. Easy to use yet with nice availability of choices for customization. Well written manual (you can find online thru google) and onboard help menu. Photos come out fairly nice. Tried indoors in low light with several scene settings, outdoors, macro, and supermacro. Colors look true, fairly sharp without noticable artifact. Used in South Florida morning daylight outside without any trouble with LCD viewing (camera has no classic viewfinder). Have read reviews of washout in bright sun: have not tried that yet. Overall, I'm happy with the camera thus far.*Next Day follow-up: LCD does wash out in bright sunlight. Also it's reflective, making it quite difficut to use. Cupping or baseball hat helps enough to be able to use. I'll definetly order shade screen when Delkin comes out with custom shade for camera. Would lower overall rating to 3 stars if using out in bright sun much.
I love this portable hard disk case, now my protable hard drive is safe from falls and from weather challenges. Recommend that all owners of portable hard disk should buy it
This Radar Detector works!!! It saved us from getting several speeding tickets on our 15 hour drive to Florida. Best Radar Detector I've ever had.
I have always been a Pioneer or Kenwood guy because you know they are high quality. But I thought I'd take a chance on JVC because this player had everything I was looking for at a great price. I put this head unit into my '06 Mustang GT and with the previously upgraded Infinity Reference speakers I am extremely pleased!I wanted a Double Din CD/MP3 player with an Aux-In and USB port on the front. Not only did the XG-700 have those options but I loved the user interface. I like the knob for easy volume control and the large buttons buttons. Station presets on the left and other function buttons on the right. The LCD screen has a large and bright readout and the display is very easy to read. The USB option worked quickly and I had not problems plugging my MP3 playter into the Aux-In.Sound quality is a 100 times better from stock speakers and head unit, of course. Installation was a relative breeze and the fit is perfect.The only negatives are that the face is not detachable and the display does not dim when the headlights are turned on. The manual basically says the dim option is hit and miss. You can manually dim the display, though.Basically, I highly recommend this head unit.
I bought this modem after my V.90 failed. It installed perfectlyon my Win 98SE system and every function advertised worked, in-cluding V.92 Modem-On-Hold features of Answer an incoming calland Place an outgoing call, while maintaing my modem connection.My modem was the PCI Di5633 Internal, without a Speakerphone and with out the Flash. I see Amazon appears to lump all Creative ModemBlaster product reviews together, from the comments I see in others reviews. So, problems some have noted may be Windows Version or Modem Version related.Note you MUST have Creative's NetWaiting program running to usethe V.92 Modem-on-Hold features. I noticed I had to specificallymove NetWaiting to my Windows Startup folder to get it to loadon starup (bootup), even though NetWaiting Settings had &quot;Launch At Windows Startup&quot; enabled. It would not load on startup until Idragged NetWaiting to my Windows\ProgramFiles\Startup Folder.In addition, you must have Call Waiting on your telephone serviceto Answer and incoming call and Three Way Calling on your tel service to Place an outgoing call. Otherwise, your modem connection to your ISP(internet) will be lost. Hope this helps.
One of the reasons I bought this camera was that both Apple and Canon advertise it as OSX compatible, which is not completely accurate. If you want to record images in Canon's RAW format, you can only download them onto OS9, using Canon's image manager, included in the box. There is a noticable difference between RAW and the highest JPEG setting, especially when you start cropping and blowing up. The good news is that images stored in 9 can be retrieved by Photoshop on 9 or 10, after you have used the Canon manager to transform RAWinto TIF files. (JPEG downloads on 9 and 10, but on 10 you have to export from i-photo for Shop to find them.) Actually, switching back and forth between 9 and X is good exercise.Photos taken at the highest settings are of excellent quality. Movement by subject or photographer is a major concern considering the shutter pause, especially when trying to grab a quick, spontaneous shot. Otherwise, the camera is solid, handsome, and a real champ.
It's really a wonderful pocket size camera and a welcome improvement over my old Powershot S400 (which is still working fine). It performs great in the most difficult situations for an amateur photographer: low light, extremely bright or dark surroundings of main subjects, indoor close ups (flash off, please). And the optical view finder comes in handy when the reflection on the large LCD is too strong. Sure it's not perfect: a lot of image noise with high ISO settings (keep them under 400), menus that close too quickly and very interesting features hidden in the functions, but after the first 1000 pictures you'll get used to them. And don't spend too much time reading the manual (someone ought to write a manual on how to read Canon manuals). Go out and take those beautiful pictures: the camera is very simple, easy to handle and produces excellent images. It's all up to you.
I purchased this as a Christmas present for son, when it arrived it was not what I expected. The description cearly states the words Carrying Case, Aluminum Body with handle..."Case-Mate Handle It - 13" Mac Book Laptop Carrying Case, Aluminum Body with Handle, Black (67494)".THis is not a 'case' at all it is just a handle. Needless to say, I will be returning it. The Company that shipped it is a very good company and always ships on time I will continue to use them.
Consumer Reports ranks Infinity by Conair CD106 Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron very highly, and I agree. It is easy to use, heats quickly, makes your hair shine, and has a cover to protect the iron during storage. The only disadvantage is the placement of the controls on the front of the handle, where they can be inadvertently shut off.
Same disappointing problem as a lot of people. "movie recording disabled" This is the forth time it has happened. After going through tech support and getting no answers it is time to get a new camera that is not Sony!! So disappointed...many family memories erased.
It's Kodak, its good.100 is a good grain, make sure you have light, I use it on my Holga 120 and my Argus. It works.
Wow! That's all I can say. I needed something to clean my iMac's 24 inch screen and I bought this based on the recommendations of other amazon customers. It comes with two small bottles of screen cleaner and a special cleaning cloth.The iClean screen cleaner did exactly what it was advertised to do. It cleaned my iMac's screen, it did not leave any streak lines, and the cloth included did not scratch my screen at all and was very gentle.
I bought this integrated TV/DVD/VCR for my 86 year-old grandmother for Christmas and I had to share my delight with the entire process. Some of the other customer comments are negative, but this TV is great! It is super easy to set up and navigate and you can even play CDs from the DVD drive. The shipping was surprising too - for delivery, Amazon insisted that the shipper, Eagle USA, open the box, set up the TV, ensure that it is working (and they even helped with a lesson on how to use it), and remove the box. A super effort and great product!!
I decided to make the jump and pay the big bucks for these earphones after reading an earlier review from a Marine that uses them to listen to his tunes in a Chinook helicopter; quite possibly the noisiest environment on Earth that I can think of.His review was dead on!The quality of the sound and the places in which I can hear it is unreal. I use them regularly on planes (near the jets!), on my lawn tractor, you name it. I can even listen to spoken word podcasts without difficulty in the noisiest of places.And further, while still under warranty, the left earbud went dead. I sent them in for service and received a new pair within two days, no trouble whatsoever. Now that's SERVICE!
my son loves this camping stove. He is constantly packing and unpacking all the cooking items. He also loves making mama coffee!!
The product was just what I ordered/needed. I can't believe how fast it arrived.
Rack mount brackets are crap...used some slightly longer sheet metal screws and tapped holes bigger, now they are on the unit sturdy. Reception is poor even with strong stations, bought an antenna that cost almost as much as the tuner itself which mostly resolved the problem. The antenna connector...my gosh, what were they thinking, I bought a little 3 dollar adapter from amazon to make it a screw on type...after I fixed all the engineering shortfalls it works great...they should have fixed it before they sold it. It is really just for background music anyway so it serves its purpose for that.
As with most electronic equipment, price points make all the difference between relative consumer evaluations. That said, given the price point of the new(er) Canon Powershot A80 digital camera, most recreational users will not find a much better camera with the multitude of features for the price. And, consumers seem to be proving Canon right given the immense popularity of the A80, an enviable successor to the extremely popular A70.The basic A80 package comes decently loaded, but you'll definitely want to spring for a few goodies (upgrades). The basic package comes with the camera, cabling (A/V and USB), software (for photo manipulation), and a 32MB CompactFlash card.The first few items I purchased (actually concurrent with the camera purchase) were:- a 512MB CompactFlash card,- Canon A Series Accessory kit,- Canon conversion lens adapter (for peripheral lens transition),- Canon wide converter (wide-angle lens), and- Canon tele converter.While most recreational photographers will easily be able to get by with the standard A80 bundle, I would recommend strongly the Accessory kit and wide converter (which will require the conversion lens adapter). The Accessory kit has a custom-fit A Series case, but more importantly, it has a compact battery charger and 4 NiMH rechargeable batteries. Inasmuch as AA alkaline's life expectancy is relatively short, rechargables become a must. The wide converter translates into much better landscapes and group photos. The A80 comes standard at 38mm, while the wide converter improves this to an advertised 24.5mm, a significant improvement. And, while the memory upgrade and telephoto addition can wait, the others, at least in my opinion, really make the A80 sing.Some of the really cool features of the A80 include: the swiveling LCD (a fabulous addition to the A Series), a built-in lens cover (eliminating the need for a lens cap), and, of course, the infamous Canon lens expandability. For you skindivers, Canon offers a waterproof case, allowing you to take your A80 up to 40 meters underwater (advertised).For me however, the nicest convenience is the fact the A80 is PictBridge-enabled allowing direct printing to photo printers (supporting PictBridge-which most photo printers do these days). If you haven't seen the direct photo printers yet (printing directly from your camera to a photo-quality printer), take a look. They'll knock your socks off!Canon's software bundle appears to be at the head of the pack, which includes access and compatibility for both Mac and Win users. Mac afficionados will love this and feel less discriminated against to boot!The absolute only issue I have with the A80 is the lack of compatibility with an external flash unit. The onboard flash is...adequate.All-in-all, the A80 is a little hotshot in the mid-priced digital market. I am really enjoying this camera and, although I'm certainly not a professional, I always want to shoot the best photo possible as the moment is lost if the need to &quot;reshoot&quot; arises.
I tried another brand of holster for my iphone (from the PC Microstore), but the belt clip came apart after 2 to 3 weeks; turned out to be PLASTIC and NOT leather. so, am back to using DLO. (the belt clip on my original DLO also wore out, but after a year...) in retrospect, this DLO is really a better product: true leather, well made..i suspect the belt clip will fail on this one over time, but i will probably replace it with another DLO.
I purchased the WRT54G router first - Although it worked fine, the range was poor. I couldn't bring my laptop downstairs (router is located upstairs)... the WRT54GX w/SRX fixed all of that. I can roam around my house & I experience very little signal drop off.I am totally computer illterate, and had a little trouble getting my laptop to wirelessly connect to the 54G and the 800 customer support # was totally useless (I could barely understand the rep)... In any event, I was able (after about 15 minutes) to work it out myself and get my laptop to work wirelessly.On the other hand, when I returned the 54G for the 54GX it hooked up in literally less than 5 minutes. My PC and laptop work excellent and the speed is incredible. When I tell you I am a dummy, I'm a dummy and this thing was simple to get going.Don't waste your time w/ the 54G, just go for the 54GX w/ SRX it's worth the extra money!
Very good product, works well, easy menus.Usually Linksys high standard!It has Linux and I am planning to download the OpenWRT on it,but so far I am using the original Firmware and have no complainsabout it.
These things are the best way I've found to carry around my iPod headphones while avoiding a serpentine mess of cords in my pocket. Highly recommended.
I've had this radio for about a year.It's awesome...........just works great.I highly recommend this product.
Italian hotels - depending on when it was built & how many stars - have three prong plugs that are different than the rest of Europe's 2 prong plugs. (On my recent trip, I saw many wall devices that accept both Italian & European plugs, which is good to know.)This adaptor is really nice & very sturdy. It might look bulky, but it packs well and it plugs perfectly into Italian outlets. I'm really glad I got this for my trip.
Belkin F3X171-10 Serial File Transfer Cable did everything it promised to transfer data from older components with no USB capabilities.
Very nice, but came with no install instructions. Still not sure what some of the extra parts were for, so I just winged it. But the speaker work great.
I bought this about two months ago. After one week the image became distorted, and it would only play in black and white. I called customer service, but I could not get in touch with anyone live. I also sent them three e-mails, but they never responded. I returned it to Amazon, and they sent me a replacement about a month later. Amazon initially said that they would replace it in a few days. If they told me up front that it would take a month, then I would have asked for a refund. I have had the replacement for about a week, and it is still working. I'll update this review if I run into more problems.Overall, I don't recommend this unit. It just isn't worth the risk, and the customer service is awful. If you do buy it, then please save all of the packaging and don't hesitate to send it back for a refund if you encounter any issues.
Gator is a name to be trusted when musical instruments are to be protected. This molded hardshell case is not as long as the plywood Fender cases, but it still has plenty of room to protect your guitar and carry cables, straps and even small pedals. It has "bang for your buck" written all over it, with solid latches and a plush interior. If you really care about your favorite axe, this is a case you can trust.
I am new to the digital camera market. 4 weeks to be exact. I previously owned a cannon 35mm film camera. I am pleasantly surprised at the color and sharpness of the photos. I went with the advice of other reviewers and only use Cannon Photo paper. I also bought one of their printers. IP 4000. The combo is a winning one. The basic features are simply to use just reading a few directions.
I odered this to run Front Row and enable a remote control on my non IR equipped Dual G5 PowerMac. I downloaded the new software from Keyspan and had this thing working in less than 5 minutes. I now have not only Front Row on my Dual G5 but a wireless remote to boot. Works perfectly!
I did some looking around for small speakers for my laptop, to have my own little stereo system at my desk.I found these - matched my wallet, many people seemed excited (user ratings)So I went for it.I loved em from the get-go and two + years later they still treat me great.I listen to a lot of jazz, especially more modern jazz with a full dynamic sound - They knock it out nice.I listen to reggae like it is going out of style. These babies do Bob Marley proud - he would likely have a pair (RIP Bob).I need speakers that can play Brian Eno, then Stephen Halpern, and go on to bang out Lynyrd Skynyrd.These speakers rock whatever they need to, they are versatile.(Not to mention they are made by JBL and Harmon Karden.)Nice.I just bought my wife a pair, she is resisting having them [her work-space is very tight] but the SOUND these babies have is starting to win her over!Oh, BTW - I have never had a problem (nor has my wife) with the ground, buzzing, nothing like that.Also, I disagree with the folks saying they don't have the bass.I mean, ultimately, whaddaya want, they are tiny - duh - but I love the dynamic response all around.Just shut up and get them, GEEZ!HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED.
My 2.5 year old son likes to play with this set. He is into matching and stacking at this stage but if we keep playing I think he will get the concept too. Blocks are well made, painted nicely and brightly, texture is smooth, no offensive odor. It would've been nice to get a few extra pieces, there's a toy thief in our house. Once blocks are missing, the toy becomes less appealing IMO but maybe the kids won't care.
New to pressure cooking... BUT. The top needs to be giggled about to have it lock into place. It is a nuisance. The pressure valve seems to protrude a bit to much into the underside of the top. Otherwise, it seems to work just fine. The bottom is nice and heavy and I haven't experienced any burning.
The Camedia body design has always been traditional, which I've favored over Sony's outlandish model F717 & F828 body/lens layout. The C8080 has a nicely refined body style. It's a compact 4.75" wide, by 4.7" deep, and 3.4" high. For old-school film SLR users like myself, it resembles that look and feel. The ergonomics is just about perfect. It's a real joy to hold, even with one hand. The controls are easy to see and become acquainted with. The shutter lag is almost undetectable. And if you set it for continuous frames (1.6 fps), it will give you 3 to 5 shots in quick succession. The lens and picture quality is up to par with the previous Camedias. Olympus lenses are outstanding. The 8 megapixels sure help.The things I like about the C8080 are: 2 memory card slots (CF and XD)and you can toggle between the 2 cards. So if you have a 512 MB capacity for both cards, that's 1024 MB total. If you want more, get an IBM 1GB microdrive. You don't have to download software. Plug into the USB 2 in your PC, and you're in business (Win XP os). The viewfinder is electronic, which saves on battery consumption. The display screen can tilt up or down, and is visible even in bright sunlight. It's very comfortable to hold and shoot. And of course, it's got 8 megapixels. The thing I don't like about the C8080 is you have to remove the battery to charge it.For pro-level amateurs and professionals, I recommend it highly.
I ordered this product just before going to a friends wedding. Our other video recorders need extensive preparation before use - charging batteries, making sure backup batteries are ready - and they take up much space. This product fit nicely in my jacket pocket and my wife - the family videographer - loved it when I handed it to her just before the wedding started. She recorded the entire ceremony and much of the reception and we were pleased both with the ease of use and the quality of the recording.
(See update at bottom)My last printer was the HP DeskJet 712. It served me well for several years, but the high cost of ink prompted me to start shopping around for a new printer. I spent a few weeks poring through reviews on CNET, Amazon, Epinions.com, and other sites in search of a decent all-in-one, since I was also in need of a scanner/copier. I did a little shopping around at the brick-and-mortar stores to see the products up close. I decided on the Epson Stylus CX4600 because of its wide array of features and its rock-solid reviews.First off, the CX4600 is pretty good looking compared to other printers. The size and form is about what you'd expect from a printer with a flatbed scanner. It connects via USB rather than the big printer cable that so many older machines used.It has a built-in memory card reader (actually a few of them, to accommodate different types of cards), so you don't need to buy a separate card reader to upload your photos from your camera to the PC, and you won't need to use up an extra USB port (my PC only has 2 USB ports so this was important to me.)Now, for the performance results:REGULAR DOCUMENT PRINTINGThe printer is a bit slow by today's standards when using the higher print quality settings. The quality of the documents is superb and worth the wait, in my opinion. If you are impatient and only need a "draft quality" B&W; print, the CX4600 will spit out pages at lower quality VERY quickly (just select "Draft" and "Black Only" from the printer menu before printing.) There are also several options in between the highest and lowest print quality settings.PHOTO PRINTINGThe quality of the photos I have printed is as good as I've seen from any personal color inkjet system. Again, the printer is a bit sluggish, but the quality definitely makes up for it. The resulting prints are durable and don't smudge or show fingerprints as badly as most others. The borderless 4x6 printing works well. Looking at the photos up close, you can see that they aren't professionally developed on photo paper (the print quality isn't quite as crisp) but for snapshots in a photo album, you'd never see the difference.SCANNINGThe scanner works well but isn't very fast. I'm still exploring the software to test out all the different scan options. I have been impressed with the ability to scan multiple photos simultaneously and save them to separate files.COPYINGI love the copier. It's impressively fast and yields good results in both the B&W; and Color settings. Ink consumption might be a factor if you are using this machine in a home office setting and intend to make multiple copies each day.THE BOTTOM LINEThis printer isn't the fastest machine out there, but the versatility of the software allows you to overcome that obstacle to some extent. The quality is top-notch, especially for a budget-priced machine. Epson has developed a robust and effective software package to compliment the machine. I would recommend the CX4600 to anyone looking for an all-in-one for home use priced under $300.***UPDATE ONE YEAR LATER***After the first time I changed the cartridges (which lasted a long time, by the way) the printer was horribly streaky. I ran the cleaning procedures a few times to no avail. I think air must have gotten into the system and couldn't be purged out by running the cleaning utility. I called Epson and verified that I had followed their instructions when installing and cleaning, and I told them I had just wasted 2/3 of my brand new cartridges just trying to eliminate the streaks. They apologized and sent me a refurbished CX4600 (looked brand new to me) with new cartridges already installed. I swapped it for my old one, packed the broken printer in the box they sent, slapped the postage sticker on it and dropped it off at the Fed Ex place. Not really a big deal considering I was only without a printer for a couple days, and I never had to pay a cent out of my pocket. The "new" one works just fine. The nozzles do get a little streaky if I don't use the printer for a few weeks, but the streaks have always gone away with one or two cleaning cycles. This is normal for most inkjet printers that get used infrequently. For me, ink consumption isn't anywhere near as horrid as most of the other reviewers have reported. I would still say this is a very good printer for the home. Photos look incredible, and the convenience of a copier is great when you need it. If this one goes bad on me like the last one did, I'll be on the phone with Epson again and I'll update my review again, but so far this one has been fine. Kudos to Epson's Customer Service for making things right. I'm sure they've had a lot of grief on this model... but it appears that I've been pretty lucky.
Well made cable that works perfectly. No reason to buy more expensive HDMI cables.
You can't beat this Archos 605, 80gb wifi product - it's the best and better than the iPods (or other similar products) that holds movies. It's compact, easy to convert and load movies, and best of all, the resolution is crystal clear. However, I did not give it a five only because there were many additional downloads required to make it operate even better. Preference would have been for company to charge more for the actual Archos player and just include all these needed programs. Hated the extra time and effort in downloading these additional apps. Regarding the case, make sure to get one BUT don't bother with the ones made by Archos - too flimsy. Just go directly for one made by Noreve. Worth every penny. Trust me, I am a big case person and will search high and low to find the perfect one.
I got these from Amazon.com for super cheap. Total came to like $104 including shipping and no tax because they came from Oregon. I researched speakers for a while, and I am not using these for home theater like everyone else is, I am strictly using them for music only. I was scared that they weren't going to perform very good for music. But they were awesome, I mostly listen to Hip-Hop,Reggae,Funk, or smooth Jazz. They sound awesome but if you listen to the music I do you need more bass. Most of the guys on here will tell you to get a sub-woofer, but the bass that I want to hear is the mid-bass not that really annoying crashing,loose,ugly,nasty bass from most sub-woofers. If your looking for the type of bass that is tight,punchy,and controlled, then definitely don't get a home theater sub, you would be smarter to run either a car sub in your house, because car subs are specifically designed for music unlike home theater subs. You can either run the car sub or what I did was pick up some old speakers with really big woofers like 10-15" and those will get you the mid-bass. Overall these are not the best speakers on the market, however for the money they are a true value.
My son in law was very pleased with the lens. It will make using the telescope more enjoyable. He said he would like to get even more lens.
I've had this USB hub installed in my computer desk for about a month. I'd probably used it about a dozen times and been quite pleased with it until this last weekend. I plugged in a flash drive and my entire computer shut down immediately with no warning whatsoever. I hit the power button on the computer and nothing happened. Since I had *just* plugged in the flash drive before the computer shut down, I unplugged it and tried again. Still no luck. I unplugged the USB hub and then my computer fired back up when I hit the power button. I tried the same flash drive on a different computer and had no problems with it. I tried the USB hub on a different computer and that one was shut down the second I plugged it in.Long story short: I would highly advise against buying this product.
To start, I bought this system because it is supposed to rival the Bose 321 and Sony 2.1 "virtual" surround systems at a fraction of the price. The sound was average at best and the top loading dvd tray didn't make any sense. You had to pull out the head unit to put a movie in every time.Quality - After a month and week after purchase the system had a symbol on like the slash indicating no smoking. Couldn't even eject the DVD that was in the unit. It has been 2 months that my system has been with Samsung, until today when they finally offered me a refund.This has been a horrible experience and I couldn't recommend this product to my worst enemy.
I research this backpack before I bought it. It came on time and in perfect shape. Thanks for your excellent service.
As easy as it gets. Installed the S/W, plugged it in, and I was off. Highlight the pictures and drag 'em over to the HDD.I also have the lexar parallel port compact flash reader. I had nothing but problems with that one. I would have to install it, copy pics, and uninstall it each time I wanted to use it.No such problems here. It's just another [removable] drive.Sweet!
I've had no problems with these binoculars whatsoever. Once the lenses are adjusted to each eye (all decent binoculars have this feature, a lot of people overlook it) the views are outstanding and crystal clear with excellent brightness. The rain/fogproof claim is a good one, I've taken them through heavey snow and rain and they've performed great.
All the other reviewers gave this monopod 5 stars & I have to join the group. When folded, it is compact enough for me, but I think some people would want it smaller for a back pack, etc. I found it a great help supporting my camcorder while taking wildlife pictures. The ball head is really nice, but I think the plastic could be smoother, maybe nylon would be a better material. Over all, it preforms very well & I am very happy with it. It is well made, extends very smoothly, glad I purchased it.
They are cheap, well built, and they work. Don't be scammed into paying hundreds of dollars for overpriced monster cables that do the same exact thing. I bought these along with HDMI to HDMI cables and they both work great, and I have an extra $[...] in my pocket because I bought them from amazon.
I wanted a sound card which would simply allow me to make some decent MP3 recordings and run my MIDI synth. What I got was a great card with an onboard Yamaha synthesizer and an optical digital out port! For [the money] you're not getting a pro-quality synthesizer, but it sounds great and saves me the hassle of having to set up my external keyboard every time I want to play a MIDI file. One note: if you have a built-in sound card as I did on my HP Pavilion, make sure you disable it first, or you may run into conflicts.
I wanted the best and bought a Garmin. I used a rental c330 this summer so I bought a c340 this fall. I would not give it up. Amazon had the best price and is very customer focused.
This product served our purposes beautifully. We use it for video presentations at remote locations. The adjustable legs that store in the body of the unit are great. There is extra room for mouse and notes. I could find no similar product that served all our purposes.
I recently purchased a new camera with a higher megapixel value. This camera is truly better. Because of the LCD Swing Open feature, you can really get photos of people or objects from otherwise awkward angles. Many dentists and doctors use this camera.The software that comes with it is not great, it is better to scan it into a photo editing program such as Microsoft Picture It!! using a cable or card reader.
Let me preface this by saying that I am not an audiophile per se. Nor am I anything close to an expert in car audio. If I were, I would have bought some $800 head unit. So, here goes.The main reason I replaced my last iPod-ready head unit was because it scrolled so slowly. I have several thousand songs on my iPod, and about 600 artists. I was very specific with the sales guy on this point (scrolling), and he said he had the same unit in his car and it scrolled quickly and easily.Unfortunately, no one beyond Bright Eyes gets any play in my car because this thing is soooo s-l-o-w to scroll. I have to press the scroll button to pass each artist (or album or genre or playlist -- however you're sorting your iPod contents), and it doesn't quickly go to the next one. It hangs at an artist before it will scroll to the next one -- it can take a few seconds to get it from one to the next (I think the furthest I've ever gone before giving up in frustration is the Clash). Using the included remote control doesn't improve the speed.The other thing I strongly dislike about this unit is another type of scrolling, namely the song title or artist or album name moving across the display. When I attempt to set it to scroll long names across the display (which it claims to be able to do), it scrolls the text that is currently on the display but then will not continue to do this for subsequent songs. Also, you can choose only one type of text to display -- e.g., you can't display artist AND song, just one or the other.The function menus on this unit are far from intuitive. Why is the setting for random/repeat/shuffle on the same function menu as display type? Once you are able to find the correct function menu, the toggles are inconsistent: for some you have to use the up/down buttons around the volume knob while others use the left/right buttons.The equalizer presets are kind of sloppy. "Bass boost" is not much different from "Powerful." The only preset that is worth using is "Vocal" -- it does a reasonable job of popping the vocals above the mix.I've had this unit for about six months now, and I'm looking for a new one. Watch this space for a deeply discounted used unit of this model.Pros: Plays many different cd formats (WMA, MP3, WAV, etc.).Cons: Extremely slow scrolling through artists/playlists/albums, etc. Doesn't provide text scroll across display. Non-intuitive controls.
Works with 2003 Civic LX coupe. The colors and the included color code reference for the metra harness matched up perfectly with my pioneer headunit wire colors. Good for if you want a clean install have own a soldering gun. Eliminates iffy "loose" crimp connections required with all those bulky splice connectors. This leaves the option to reinstall your factory deck with zero headache in the future if you sell your car or whatnot.One thing to note for civic owners, if you have keyless entry, installation of an aftermarket headunit will disable the button on your remote to lock the car. At least that's my experience. Unlocking the car will still work.I know Metra sells Y harnesses for other cars that have this issue, I didn't see an application for this car on their site. This is the only reason I gave 4 stars.If you have a ton of aftermarket alarm/security stuff, then I doubt that your keyless entry will be affected.
This product was advertised to be able to take to a conference, meeting and be able to record the speaker. I can not record anything unless my mouth is right up against the mic. Piece of crap and I paid over a hundred dollars. I sure feel like a sucker. I could have purchased a cheap recorder and got better results. Too much background noise, even when there was no other noise in the room. Good only as a personal microphone.
Bought a remanufactured Nitrus for a bargain price, but it was no bargain. It died suddenly and for no apparent reason after seven weeks - no wonder they only give a 30 day warranty! It's a real shame since the design, sound and features are great. Yes, I read the reviews so I knew about the reliability problems, even with the new (non-refurbished) units.I figured that if I took good care of it it might last awhile. I was wrong. Caveat emptor, indeed.
Great product and very useful!Great service ordering it through Amazon, not to mention lower price.
Got this is a gift -- intended for my daughter who will be travelling on an international flight. Product was great, easy to use, picture and audio were clear. It kept my daughter from getting bored during the flight. Bonus pack was great too... its like they've thought of everything you need and included it in the package.
I purchased the Nikon D200 w/Nikkor 18-200mm lens kit 2 weeks ago and couldn't be happier and probably haven't slept a whole week since getting it ;) This is my first DSLR, but not my first digital camera. The camera and lens are simply amazing! The learning curve is somewhat big on this camera, but with the Blue Crane DVD, Nikons owners manual and Nikon's online video tutor, I already understand most of the functions well enough to take awesome shots. In a pinch you can point and shoot, but the real power of the D200 is in the "easy to understand" menu system for customization. There are literally thousands, if not millions of, options/combinations at your finger tips. You can save 4 different custom settings, and or reset the menus to default anytime.The camera is solidly built, and fits well in my large hands with all of the basic controls at my fingertips (IE...White balance, ISO, Image Quality, Focus Mode, Exposure compensation, Metering, Depth of field preview button...etc.) I also purchased the Nikon MB-D200 Multi-Power Battery Pack and an extra Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery. I love the feel of the camera with the grip. The camera does suck the juice, especially if you use the LCD to review and use the menu system a lot. That may be the only negative but is a small price to pay for all the features you get inside this beauty! I don't see it ever being a problem with the double battery power pack though. And if you are in a bind, the power pack also takes AA batteries. Another plus!The auto focus is incredible too. It takes a little practice to get use too, but WOW, does it ever work! My advice, if you have the extra money, is to buy this camera with the 18-200mm Nikkor lens. It is so versatile, I don't even know if I'll need another lens in my bag. If you are thinking about purchasing this camera, just buy it...you won't be dissapointed at all! I was debating between the D80 & D200, and am so glad I spent the extra money on the D200! In the long run, the added features of the D200 over the D80 are well worth it for me. Bottom line: The Nikon D200 rocks! 5 HUGE STARS!NOTE: Don't forget to add a compact flash memory card with your purchase. The camera does not come with a card.... I bought the SanDisk SDCFX3-2048-901 2 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card and love it. Super fast card!
These Logitech remotes are hands down the BEST EVER universal remote I have ever bought!!!!!!
This remote is great for those of you with the ATI tuner cards! The remote ATI features is nowhere in the same league as this remote. It has 4 different preset &quot;hot buttons&quot; that will launch the programs you want from a distance. I see FAR more features than the Mfr. supplied remote. I love it! You can just sit back in your recliner and fast forward through the commercials of recorded programs, you no longer have to sit in front of the PC to do it anymore! Highly recommended! Whatcha waitin' for! Buy it already!
To start, the crossover itself is perfect. Its designed to connect directly to the speaker, and the installation couldn't have been easier. Now the tweeters in my Mustang Mach 460 system with aftermarket head-unit sound great.The real problem here was the item description on this page (or any other place selling it for that matter). There are two major pieces of info missing:-Quantity per package: Each package comes with two crossovers (making quite a good deal)-The Crossover Frequency: These filter out all frequencies 200hz and below.I ordered 4 assuming that only one came per package as there was absolutely no hint otherwise. I did assume that these would be in the 200-300hz range, so I wasn't terribly worried about blindly ordering these; I would have appreciated knowing though.Hope the review and much needed info help your buying decision.
For our needs, this comes in extremely handy and it's so easy to use. Within minutes of getting the item, we were using it. Just plug it into your computer and the web is right at your finger tips - love it!
after buying and returning two laptops for various reasons, i have to say that the acer 4504 is by far my favorite.. and the 2nd benefit is that it was the cheapest of them all!the screen is digustingly clear, the curvature of the keypad helps eliminate accidentally touching the touchpad, hinges are sturdy, etc.**update, 7/25/05:the silver case holds up much better than i thought... it looked like it was flaking off, like i've heard averatecs do occasionally.. wiped with an alcohol prep pad, and good as new!switching between regular output/dual monitor output/external monitor is *too* easy.. i spent forever fiddling with it only to realize that fn+f5 was all it took
I purchased a 42 inch HD plasma with a PC input thinking I might use it as a monitor some point in the future. With Netflix streaming Movies the timeline on using the HDTV moved up.....this cable allowed me to do exactly that....worked out perfectly.
These cable are functionally perfect and snagless as advertised at a good price. One feature I love about them is the extra long release tab which makes it easier to, well, release because shorter tabs tend to get incased in the ethernet port, which is no fun.
This is a wonderful Divx player for sure. But its DVD play is terrible. Seriously, it is terrible. The resolution (the sharpness of images) is lower than others. Color is all blur. and it makes chunky pixellation sometimes. I have had 4 DVD players so far (1 non-progressive, 3 progressive). But this is the worst one(even worse than non-progressive one). Don't get me wrong. I love its divx play. it's as good as dvd movies. If you have lots divx movies, this is for you. But if you are serious dvd movie lovers but don't even know what divx format is, please look for other dvd player.
The switch worked out perfect, I have a bose cinemate system and with the comcast box I needed this switcher to connect a blu ray player, it works fine, I tried the cheaper $7 tos link y that did not work so I spent the money and got this and all is good...Arrived fast , it is about the size of cd player walkman type.
Great product that was easy to set up, as long as you have an eyeglass screwdriver. They look sharp, and are easy to plug in to the backs of your speakers. One very nice thing about them, if the speaker wire gets pulled on by someone (i.e. my 7 month old son) the banana clips simply come out instead of a 20lb speaker falling over on my son.One of the things that bothered me about this product was how the company chose to ship them. They were originally processed through Fedex, but according to the tracking number, had got hung up in Colorado for a week. I called Fedex, they said it was misplaced, and took information to re-order my product. During the next few days they investigated the "missing items" and the plugs showed up in my mailbox. Apparently the shipping was transferred to USPS without telling Fedex or updating the shipping information. Very frustrating when you have 3k in speakers waiting to be hooked up.
This is a good reasonably priced filter for any camera. The polarizer filter works well and is a good addition for special occasions requiring a polarizing filter.
I am not a Belkin fan, but their cables are competitively priced and well made. These lengths are perfect for eradicating cord nightmares. With free shipping, you can only get something better if you make it yourself.
I'm finding all too many new laptops these days, with built in WI-FI that have a very short effective range in which they will work. This external device is simple to install and works extremely well extending the range dramatically, highly recommended!
Item worked for all of about 5 minutes. My new iMac would not recognize the hard drive through this item. After doing some research it turns out there was a recall on this product because of a faulty power supply. Amazon was great in allowing us to return the product. This review is only a knock against the product and not Amazon. Their return policy was smooth with no hassles.
What's all the fuss about the power adapter? You knew that it was not included when you purchased this!Anyway, I used RadioShack 12V power adapter # 273-1779 with their Adaptaplug "H" part # 273-1711 and everything works great. Just be sure that you align the "+" on the plug adapter with the "tip" marking on the power cord because this is a center positive device. Pretty darn simple, even for this old man.BTW: I bought this DuoConnect 1442 last week to breathe new life into my two year old HP ze4200 notebook. I just plugged it in and let Windows install the XP (SP2) drivers. Everything works just fine (I did not install the Adaptec drivers). My MP3 players now load at USB2 speeds and I no longer have to walk around the block while my scanner does it's thing.Based on my experience I highly recommend this USB adapter. It was very "plug&play;" for me.
I bought this earphones because the ones that came with my ipod fall from my ears again and again. I like the ear clips and the sound has very good quality, it's not perfect, but very good. The volume control is very useful too.
I bought this bag 6 months ago, and it is realy durable, with alot of space!it is the magic bag; it can carry my Nikon D5100, nikkor 35mm 1.8, nikkor 55-200mm, yungenho flash, wireless flash transmitter, remote release, battery charger, cleaning kit (pen, blower, and glass spray), yongnuo flash, lens hoods, extra memory card, 6 filters in a bag, and other 3 in their own plastic boxes, 2x teleconverter lens, and 0.45x wide lens converter!it is great bag if you have couble of lenses and alot of accessories!Regards,Mahdi
BOUGHT ONE - GREW A FEW GREY HAIRS IN A COUPLE DAYS JUST TRYING TO GET IT TO WORK. RETURNED IT - ON PRINCIPAL BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT FOR SUCH A LOW SALE PRICE ($3-4) AND WOULD HAVE TOSSED IT, BUT FOR THE PURE JUNK THIS USELESS THING BEARING A "GE" NAME AND THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT APPEARS TO SUGGEST THERE WAS A WAY TO ACTUALLY PROGRAM THIS THING AND IT WOULD WORK.
This item prevents the etrex display from being scratched up. Works great for that purpose.
Used this in a central planter in a backyard with a pair of omni-directional rock speakers wired in as satellites. Fills the whole yard - very nice.Buy one now, it's cheap.C
I bought this kit for my Suzuki Esteem 2001 and look really good, but I give it 4 stars because I have to make some adjustment on a dash board because the frame was little bit bigger, so I do little work with the knife.
I do not have the new Zen Sleek Photo, but I assume they are very similiar. I have had my Sleek (the one I have now) for almost a year. Why do I say the one I have now? About a month after I got my first one, I dropped it on the tile floor in Kmart. Regardless of the huge drop from my hand to the ground, it still started up. Thank god. But now I had to constantly pound on the Sleek to get the touch pad to work in the middle, and the two of the buttons (the back menu and the folder menu buttons) weren't working, which are key to using it. I took it back to Best Buy, and they gladly replaced it for me.With my second Sleek, I have had absolutely no problems. The software isn't the best but isn't the worst (I hate iTunes with a passion and it is most of the reason I went looking for something besides iPod). Personally I do all of my music playing, ripping, etc, on Windows Media Player, and then just put it all into Creative Media Source and sync my player. WMP doesn't seem to sync well with the Sleek, it tends to delete songs off my Sleek that I don't want deleted and it doubles up songs if there are two copies of the song on WMP. I've had no trouble with either program that came with the Sleek, either the Media Source or the PlaysForSure program.As for looks, the Sleek is what it says it is..SLEEK. Very sleek. Too sleek. I bought a skin for it on ebay and it's wonderful. I haven't had my Sleek out of its skin since I got it. The fact that the charging cord is attached to the USB cord doesn't really bother me, though it was irritating at first. The charging port on the Sleek is huge, but whatever. I don't ever move my cord from next to my laptop, so it's no biggie for me. For someone who travels constantly, I wouldn't suggest this cord..thought there is a cradle sort of thing I've seen on some websites.I used to hate iPods as well, but after playing with my best friend's video iPod, I do admit, they are pretty and have a good design. But I don't mind the vertical touch pad on the Sleek, and I do like the buttons surrounding it. But the only iPod I would pay money for is a video iPod, and my Sleek was 150 dollars less when my family couldn't afford an expensive iPod. For for the price (and my mp3 player's age), I love my Sleek. I've had absolutely no problems with it, when I hear constant problems about iPods, from people I know. And I can avoid iTunes (=DDD). I'm not sure if I would trade my Sleek for a video iPod though..my Sleek has been way too good for me for the last year.
Great sound at this price. Only complaint is the mounting options. If this is your price range, this is a good set to buy.
cheap cables seem to fray at the ends and this is robust, but its still starting to fray after a few months now.i think next time i'll buy 90 degree bent audio in. that may help.otherwise very thick.
I bought this product to rescue my stuff from a crashed PC and transfer it to a MAC. It is and does exactly as advertised. Mine did work with the HD jumper in the "Master" position per the instructions. It was set to "Master" when I rescued it from the PC. Otherwise, I would have retained the original setting for the first try.The instructions do say to spool the disk up to speed before making the USB connection and this is necessary.My only problem was with the screws. The screws for the faceplate are a very slightly different size than those that secure the HD in the case. It took me awhile to figure that one out with my 65 year old eyes.Reading these reviews before purchasing was a plus as well.
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I find that this headphone is great. While a lot of people go for the earbud type of earphones, I personally don't like that type of design. I am not comfortable with putting anything down into my ears.So this headphone fits the bill very well for me. It is very comfortable to wear, and the 40mm NeoDymium Drivers provide a lot of bass. What is really neat about these earphone is that they can be folded up, so they don't take up a lot of space when I am not using them. I also like the "L" design of the stereo 3.5mm plug.So, if you are like me and don't like earbuds, you will really appreciate this unit. I have had this for over a year with out any breakage.
This is a very nice bag BUT it will NOT stay latched.It is a poor idea for a latch to close the case and I am constantly having to close the bag when I carry it.The inside is nice and the front zipper pouch is handy.Now if the silly thing would just stay latched and closed.I would not buy it again.
It works. It looks fine. durable. Clean, easy to use. Not much to say. If you need this, do not hesitate to buy.
If you are looking for something to protect your speakers, this is a great grill for them. very sturdy design, no longer worried about stuff slamming into my box.
Received my new Canon PowerShotA570IS in good time. The camera takes excellent photos. I recommend this camera to anyone whose interested in digital photography, especially to beginners.Thank You;H. Honda
Generally for the cost of FRS/GMRS type Two Way Transceivers, we all pay around $50-$100 - whether it be Walkie Talkie Portables, or a Unit Primarily intended as a sort of "Base Station" as this model is listed. The FCC limits our Transmitting Power "output" to 1/2 of (1) Watt for the FRS (Family Radio Service) Channels (#8-#14). The GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) Channels which Require us to purchase an FCC License for $86.00/5yr. - are allowed some 5 Watts of "input power" to the final Internal Electronic Power Amplifier(s) Circuitry. Actual External Output Power is around (4) Watts (+/- a little), with fully charged Batteries or external supplied Power Source on Channels (#1-#7) and (#15-#22) that's it per Federal Regulations.Commercial, Marine, and Business Radios are in different categories, and of course are much more expensive.The just mentioned, is to potentially help the non-technical person reading this gain just a little bit of insight into this type product. Now to directly state things: This Midland Brand XT511 Base Camp Unit is actually quite nice for what it is intended to do.Specifically: It has AM/FM/WX(7 Weather) Bands, (7) FRS Channels and (15) GMRS Two Way Communication Channels, Utilizes 120Vac w/included Adapter, has a NiMh Rechargeable Battery Pack included, can also run on (4) AA Alkaline Batteries (not included), can also run on 12VDC (Vehicle Socket) power, and you can Recharge the NiMh Batteries via the hand CRANK "Dynamo" built into the Radio. That is a lot of Optional Power Source capabilities for Camping, Emergency usages, or even around your own property as may be applicable.The Two Way Radio portion of this unit is compatible with all other Two Ways using "standard" FRS/GMRS Channels. This Two Way Radio also incorporates the CTCSS and DCS "Privacy Codes" which Midland Company has been a trend-setter in utilizing these technical enhancements. Simply stated for understanding: These CTCSS & DCS Codes are "Frequency or Numerical" Coded additions incorporated onto the FCC assigned Frequencies for each Channel. Analogy: Kind of like Phoning a businesses 10 digit Main telephone number, and then adding a 3-4 digit EXTENSION Number to take you more directly to where & who you want to talk with. This enables some 121 Codes that can be assigned to each of the 22 Standard Channels (that's a whole bunch of Privacy capability). Transmitting capability is via the External Handheld Microphone, VOX, or Press To Talk Button on the Base Unit itself. Range of course is dependant upon Battery(s) Charge Level, Obstructions, and Terrain. NOTE: This Base Camp Model does NOT have "Group Mode" capability which is even another Privacy Capability found on Midlands higher end Portable Walkies such as their Model GXT1000VP4 (found herein Amazon). The GXT1000 Walkies also have 142 Privacy Codes. However, you CAN set this Base Station and the Walkies just mentioned, up to 121 of the same CTCSS & DCS Codes, or just Standard Channel setting for this Base Camp Model - really quite nice.The AM/FM are standard, and are Adjustable for Volume & Tone. The Weather (NOAA) has 7 Station Capability, and comes in very clear with very good reception even in a Basement with Florescent Lighting immediately around. The built in LED Flashlight supplies enough light for the immediate area - but is not a Flashlight with a projected beam. There are also built in Digital Clock, Alarm Clock, Siren/Calling Out Sounds, Dual Watch for Two Way Channels, Weather "Emergency" Alerting, and even a Carry Strap. Note: This unit is NOT as physically large as it may sound - it is NOT a Pocket or Belt carry type Radio, however, it is not heavy, nor bulky either about 8" Wide by 6" High. The only negative I see is the physical Handle of the Dynamo Crank itself... this handle folds into its designated holding position on the Radios RH side. It is the rather "thin" plastic handle that is of concern. Although it may never break... I would like to see Midland reinforce or make this part from a heavier plastic material. Also, the LCD screen is easy to see, and is lighted!The Owners Manual requires a bit of getting used to, the English translations are sometimes different from how we generally construct our sentencing, and requires being read more than once. Overall this unit is well worth the money, it could literally be a life saver, and its versatility is impressive.
Is this really a model with a DVD Recorder? The title and image would seem to indicate that it is, but the model number and product description sound more like a refurbished Homax T800, not a model that has a DVD recorderI suspect that it's not a DVD recorder model. Still, it's a pretty good deal at about $30.00 after rebate.
I had nothing but trouble with these headphones. The sound quality was very poor. All I could get was static no matter what I used them with or where I used them!Mike
I recently perchased the ipod mini silver from BestBuy a week or two ago, and I loved it. Unfortunately I dropped a heavy charger on the screen and it cracked, so, just my luck I guess. But my dad bought me another one and sold the cracked one on ebay. I got my new one tonight, and it works pretty much the same, except I'm VERY careful with it now. I guess it's not really that the ipod is, well, flimsy, because it's really actually quite durable. Just dont drop anything on the screen, because it IS glass and the LCD will just flow together. It's my fault, but yeah, now to get on with my review, about the actual product.I bought the ipod for the same general reason that everyone bought it. It's sexy, slim, and I certainly dont need any more than 4 GB of space. I've heard that it's actually 3.7 GB, but none of the less it'll still take a whikle to fill up that space. Right now I have about 900 MB, so yeah. Anyway the ipod mini is sturdy, perfectly designed, and beautiful, so no cons on the easthetics. My few minor nitpicks are the durability of the screen, and the clickwheel. I told you about the screen, how it can easily be broken. So be sure to get yourself a nice case to protect your investment. And the clickwheel is a bit unreliable at times too. Dont get me wrong, it's amazing technology, but I've had friends say that their clickwheel popped out or broke off or something... so be gentle with that too. But the rest is sound, minis are equipped with an anodized aluminium case that resists stains and scratches.. or so apple claims. I've seen them get scratched, but meh. Anyway, the interface/menus are really great, nothing to poke there, Apple's award winning menus and navigation are perfect, and all at the touch of your thumb. And the backlit LCD display isn't a horrid bright blue or green like so many earlier electronics, it has a beautiful extremely BRIGHT backlight that's a very pretty light blue color, very clear, very easy on the eyes, and very very bright. You can like use ipods to signal in airplanes.And now for the software aspect. I have windows XP and it actually works pretty well. Itunes is a pretty good music program with very few flaws. The nitpicks I have are these: It's a little slow, and I have a decently fast computer, 1.8 ghz, and the reaction time for clicking on some things is a little prelonged, but that's just me being nurotic. Another downside is when you buy songs off the itunes built in music store, they're in a format called MPEG4, which is apparently some new kind of file that only plays on iPods. Windows Media player wont play them, my other RCA MP3 player wont play them, and they're protected so you can't convert them (to my knowledge) so Apple kinda screwed us windows users there. But I guess we can just use iTunes and our ipods to play music for the rest of our lives, so who cares. Plus, these new file types do sound great.. I only wish they would just let us download universal MP3 files. Oh and you dont have to have a credit card to download music. I just went up to Target and bought a 15 dollar itunes card, it let's you download 15 bucks worth of songs, however what is actually kindof misleading about these though is that you THINK that you're gonna get 15 songs, but you dont. They actually charge tax on their songs, so by the time you buy 13 or 14 songs, you're done. You'd have like 45 cents left or something. Not a big problem, but that is a bit tricky. Napster sells 11 dollar cards and you can get exactly 11 songs on theirs.Anyway, onto the longterm issues. If you're going to buy an ipod, make sure that you're getting a warranty on it, because it really sucks to pay 250 bucks, have it break, and thats the end. Also word has it that the ipod battery gives up after a year or two, and you have to send it in and have it fixed for 100 bucks. So see if you can get a battery warranty protection plan also. That's what I got the first time, unfortunately, Bestbuy only replaces your battery, they dont give a rats ass about cracked screens. Be very wise when buying these, think about it.And that's about it, except for one thing. A lot of people are liking this but there's one thing pushing them away, the price. And you're right, it is quite a bit overpriced. Most of what your paying for is the Apple brand. That's why the new Dell pocket DJ is a lot cheaper and of a lot better value. The Dell Pocket DJ is the same size, and same basic look as the apple ipod mini. It costs 50 bucks cheaper and it has 5 GB, not 4. So there you go. You can buy into the Apple craze, like I did, or you can go with the dell Jukebox, and be a bit smarter. The only reason I liked this one more is because I like how it looks more, because I'm just an aesthetics person. But you make the choice for you, style or storage.Hope this helps!
I needed to upgrade the memory for my older Mac g5 and these worked perfect. It is now running much faster.
Good hardware package for price. A step up from bare-bones, this box has everything you need for most uses. it has decent expandability with included PCIE, but I found 300w power supply too weak to run my 7600 GT graphics card. With socket 939 processors dropping in price similar units should be available for under 700 dollars.
If you are looking for something lightweight and small this isn't the bag. It's huge! I does have tons of configurable slots to put a lot of things in.
First, to be clear this product is not made by "Casio" and does not bare the brand "Casio" on the adapter. It's made by WorldTour. That's said, the spec matches that of the AD-5 (I just had to check before I plugged it in) and has worked flawlessly for me since. For the price, I highly recommend it.
The power cord that had come with my Garmin Nuvi stopped working, making it painful to try and charge the Garmin while in the car. I took a chance that a new power cord was what I needed, and was correct! This cord was a little pricier, but I decided to trust that it was meant to go with the Garmin brand. If you need a new power cord, I trust this one!
This is the best headset I've had so far! I usually get the least expensive model, this time I spent just a little bit more & got much more value for the extra dinero. Excellent sound in stereo earphones & good to excellent vocal reproduction when using microphone (Skype calls). Absolutely well worth the money! I'd be happy to buy again! And the headset is adjustable & very comfortable and the earphone padding keeps unwanted sounds OUT but do not make my ears sweat. Yes, I'm very satisfied with this product.
If your car didn't come with one of these from the dealership its a great thing to have to keep your glovebox organized.
I just got my Palm m100 from Amazon yesterday, and within minutes I had it up and running, was entering text in Graffiti, and performed my first Hot Sync. The Palm 3.5 OS strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and functionality. Unlike the PocketPC platform, Palms don't try to do too much, and that's what helps them excel.The m100 is light, rugged, attractive, and comfortable to hold. The screen is smaller than other Palms, but quite sharp. I'm looking forward to getting one of the colored faceplates. My only complaints: the flip cover doesn't snap into place, and it requires a USB adapter to connect to my G3 PowerMac. C'mon Palm--in this day and age, USB should be the standard connector.Other than these small complaints, the m100 is a great value. Buy it if you've been toying with the idea of getting a Palm but don't want to spend too much and don't want something that looks clunky (like a Visor). You'll be surprised how much you can do with it.
Good overall performance and low cost, moderate power consumption. Games are now smoother, and you can tune the settings for speed, quality, etc using a slider bar, or more advanced settings for those that want to custom tune and tweak the card. Overall, well worth the $49 paid.
This item is poorly designed and difficult to use. My SONY VAIO laptop is specified in the product description and has to be squeezed into the storage compartment. It will not fit at all when enclosed in the recommended protective Neoprene cover. The "Backpack has no cover flaps and allows for a very limited amount of 8.5"x 11" papers or thin booklets or folders. The interior compartments are also poorly designed and very difficult to use. This item has very limited utility and might be good for someone who wants to tote only a laptop. I am very disappointed with this purchase.
not the greatest bought it to fix another one of the same due to data left in the old hardrive. Why would a working hardrive would stop working before any other parts in the computer. Never had a problem with WD, seagate gets a bad feedback for this one..
This only seeem to work when it wants to. Not at all consistant. Sorry I purchased it. Don't spend your money.
This harness is a must......spliced it to the jvc hdr60' harness and plugged it right in....20 mins my radio was working, excluding removing the factory radio.
I needed a car charger for my iPod and I wanted to plug the iPod in to the aux port in my Honda. Using this device I am able to run both cords from the bottom, making it easier to run the iPod in the center console of the car. WIth the built in volume control I am able to set the volume just right for piping it through the car stereo at about the same relative volume as the radio. It works great.
this was a perfect solution for a difficult problem. i had two laptops die and i didn't want to spend $40 a piece on a hard drive enclosure. this product had great reviews and i didn't hesitate in buying qty 2. they came in just 3 days and i installed one of my hard drives just fine. the other had differant connectors that i didn't notice before, my bad. after reading other products, turns out i needed 1 IDE ans 1 SATA enclosure.to all you negitive people, yes it is made out of low quality materials, but for $6 dollars what are you expecting? and this enclosure is very effecient.
Before buying this, I knew I should decide how I will use the iPod. Will it be stand-alone, to be used with headphones (or other wired attachments), or will I want to put it in one of the iPod products that the iPod can slip into (clock radios, speaker systems, etc...).I decided that the iPod itself is enough of an expen$e, and that I don't want to be pulled into the add-$500-to-your-iPod-by-purchasing-everything-under-the-sun-for-it temptation.So far it is working very well -- as a case, and as a deterrent against more spending !I don't see how the case could be improved. It provides enough protection that I feel OK putting it into a backpack or be more casual about how I protect it (i.e. I don't have to over-protect it now).The screen is protected very well, and is a plus. I already had protected it using an old Palm PDA screen protector -- the one included with this case though is tough plastic which is much better.Everything fits almost perfectly.My goal isn't to have a totally pristine iPod in 5 years. It is to use the iPod and enjoy it to the fullest. This case will help me do that, and if any exposed area gets scratched (the wheel), then so be it.If you've been looking for a case your iPod can live in, with maximum practical protection, and a nice feel, this is for you. 5 out of 5 stars, and it takes a really good product to get that rating from me.
These earbuds are the best I've ever had. The ones previous usually ended up breaking or losing sound in an ear. I've had these buds for 6 months so far and their great! They fit perfectly in your ear and you can't hear anything on the outside. It's almost scary how good the sound reduction is, I can't hear a thing besides my music. It almost seems kind of dangerous, I think I might end up walking into an oncoming car without hearing it. However, these ear buds are great and I love them.
I listen to music at work to block out noise from people around me and bought these in hopes of blocking out the sound without blowing out me eardrums. Goal accomplished! They come with three different sizes so that you can get them to fit snugly and comfortably in your ear. When I put these in my ears without music on, most sound is already blocked out. Then when I turn on the music I can't hear anything going on around me. The clanking spoons, annoying people talking on the phone, etc. cannot be heard. I cannot even hear the clickety clack of my own keyboard when typing. I'm very happy and am no longer being distracted by annoying coworkers.
I purchased the D-LINK DWL-1000AP along with the D-LINK PCMCIA card and had it running in about 3 minutes. The product works well. I then walked about my home with a constant ping stream going out an Internet site without even a hickup. 11Mbps as advertised.
The Jensen adapter is not compatible with Ford trucks or Saturns. It keeps ejecting. Go with the Sony CDA-9 instead. After buying this Jensen, and having it not work, I did a web search and found a "ford truck enthusiasts" list that talked about the same problem I was having, and mentioned other cars having it as well. They recommended the Sony, so I went and got that. It has worked, no problem, and sounds just fine.
The problem it solved:This product easily and completely answered my need to wirelessly connect my computer's audio output to the professional audio mixer in my music studio. I decided to try a wireless connection after I found too much noise and hum when I tried to run 20 feet of high quality analog cables to make that connection.Setup:It took longer to open the shipping box than it did to set up this system. Logitech includes an RCA Plug-to-RCA plug cable, so I just used it to connect the Logitech receiver's RCA jacks to the RCA input jacks in my mixer, lit up iTunes and it worked. The receiver also has a 1/8" mini-phone jack output, too. No need for the included software as I want all the sound to be sent to the Logitech transmitter.Controls on the receiver unit and the remote:It's very handy to be able to control iTunes using the transport and volume controls on the little receiver unit and even better to have the same controls on an infrared remote that I can use from another part of the studio.Reliability:I've been using this setup daily for about a month with no hitch.Bottom line:I highly recommend it.
I purchased the iPod as an upgrade to my Nomad Zen. I ditched iTunes for SharePod transfer software (which is free and easier to use).Pros:- looks good- lots of storage- sounds good- lots of available accessories- quietCons:- "Now Playing" disappears after connecting it to the PC. The player does not remember what was formerly in the playlist after you disconnect it from your PC. Really annoying, especially if you didn't have a playlist saved.- I can't bookmark a time position in a track without having to convert a track into an "audible" type track. Converting takes at least 15 minutes for a 4 hour track and involves 4 or 5 steps.- I can't adjust the volume quickly if I'm not in "now playing" area- don't forget to dismount the device before disconnecting from the PC. I had to reformat mine to fix the iTunes database issue on the iPod.- easy to scratch- finicky implementation of the Photo feature. Why can't I just put JPGs in a folder on the device?- the touchpad sometimes "forgets" to work. It comes back if I toggle play/pause or reset the device- no feature to error-check and repair the iTunes database on the device
I've had 2 of these and my sister in law also purchased one. All three clocks had the same exact problem occur. After about 3 months of regular usage, the radio and nature sounds function ceased to work. Coincidence? I think not.It worked fine up until then. Don't buy!
Simply put, the support staff is terrible. After encountering a problem the technician had not come across before, I was told that the problem would be escalated to a more experienced technician. I would definitely recieve a response within 48 hours was what I was told. That call was placed in January and I have never recieved that call back.Email support is just as terrible. After carefully wording a summary of the problem I had and noting in the first sentence that I had downloaded the current drivers for the hardware, the response was a one-lined &quot;Please download the current drivers&quot;. Mind you, I ommited the spelling mistakes in that one-lined response to my 3 paragraph issue. After I read the response, I responded by wanting a manager to review the support I was given. I have yet to recieve a follow-up and don't plan on ever recieving one.Is it too much to ask that customer support spends more that 1 minute to carefully understand the issue before responding?I have since fixed my problem but my the whole episode has left a bad feeling when the next issue occurs.
I have two LCD monitors (one old, one new) that pictures appear to have very different colors on. I tried to manually adjust them to look more similar, but gave up after spending almost an hour adjusting and readjusting the on-screen settings by hand.Within half an hour after installing the huey pro both monitors were calibrated and the colors were spot on! Now I can use my photo editing software on either screen without worrying about the color differences. I also like the reminders for periodic re-calibration.As others have noted, the tiny suction cups don't always hold the device to the screen, so I usually just hold a finger on it during the 60 seconds or so of calibration. Not a problem.
I have had this TV ever since it was release originally a few years ago. And I love it so far. The image is super clean and crisp and Video games are great. I would only change it for a bigger TV and it would definitely have to be a sharp TV. I have connected all sorts of devices and everything has worked flawlessly.
Positives - Physical appearance is smart. Remote control is nice. As you've probably read, the HD display is nothing short of spectacular.However, there were a couple of things that left me disappointed. First, the TV does not have a feature to fill out the screen for regular standard definition programs, when it is connected through the set top box in 1080i mode. Let me explain what this means.In all likelihood, if you're buying this TV you'll want to get HD programming. In most likelihood, this will be through a set top box provided by your cable provider. This set top box, for optimal HD output, must be set to 1080i mode. If you set it to 480i or a similarly lower configuration, your HD picture will have black bars at the top and bottom. Setting the set top box to 1080i will give you full screen, awesome quality HD picture.However, in the 1080i mode, the regular programs (standard definition) such as Seinfeld, etc. will appear with black bars at the sides, and there is no way to have the picture fill the entire screen. Note: it is possible to do this if the set top box is configured to 480i, or if the cable is connected directly to the TV. But for HD, you'll want to have it set through the set top box with 1080i, and will have to live with black bars while watching standard programming.Second disappointment. Applies to people who connect to use a Sony Vaio laptop to this TV.The Sony Vaio laptops and this TV currently do not interoperate. I've tried all possible things to get it to work and have been through support calls with both Samsung and Sony, but I cannot get the PC output on the LCD. Apparently, Samsung is not able to render the Sony Vaio output. This was a pretty big disappointment for me, because I planned to watch DVDs by playing them on the laptop and connecting it to the TV. If you plan to connect a Vaio to your LCD TV, I don't recommend you buy this one.To summarize - Great HD picture, nice physical appearance, cannot display standard def. pictures in full screen in 1080i mode, does not work with Sony Vaio laptops.
After trying this unit on a trip over christmas holidays, I tried to put in adresses to 12 different destinations and it would only allow 3 of them. The keyboard wont let you put in a complete address.The keyboard erases letters as they are being entered and shows several simelar street names in different cities other than the desired destination. That was very frustrating. When I did get to a destination it would input it when I would save that location. What good is that after you are already there? That is no good to me. After I returned home I returned the item to the store and got my money back.It will be quite a while before I buy another one. I will wait until the technology catches up to where it will accept most all addresses and I can get one for a reasonable price. I would hope that the more expensive ones can be more useful. I certainly wont buy another one unless I can try it out first.
Just got these earbuds and I must say they're pretty good. They have a pretty clear and crisp sound, and a decent sound stage. Excellent for those who like listening to easy listening, jazz, classical, music of that nature. The buds have some bass, but definately not enough to satisfy any normal "bass head". Those looking at these earbuds should consider the following things:1) Although they say "Gunmetal Black", they are definately not black. They have a sort of green tinge to them. Not that I really care since most of earbud in my ear so you won't see it.2) The mini connector on this thing, that you would plug into your device is a strange shape so trying to pull it out of a tight jack can be infuriating. The connector is made of metal and shaped like a cone. Any amount of mouisture or the oils on your finger will make removal a project (you could pull on the cord, but that is not recommended).3)If you love your bass, these are not for you. Although there's enough there to to make it enjoyable for an easy listener like me, those who want their "face mashed in" by bass should look elsewhere. For you "bass heads", you may want to checkout the "Ultimate Ears Metro.fi 2". These earbuds have a pretty good amount of bass though not as clear as the Vibes. You can get them here on Amazon.com for about the same price, [...] (yes, I have listened to the Metros).4) Although they do provide isolation, these earbuds do not do the best job doing so compared to others. Outside noise is not totally blocked out when there is no music playing. Once the music starts however, outside noise is very difficult to hear. They have a little hole drilled into the bud which probably helps give it an open sound, but also probably hinders the isolation (I say probably since I am not the one who designed these things, so I don't know what those holes are actually for). Not sure how they would perform in a noisy environment like an airport or on a plane.All in all, I think this is a pretty good buy. I certainly enjoy them with the types of music that I listen to. I would definately recommend them to those who just want to sit back a relax.
This unit is not one of Sony's best efforts. The one pro I can identify is the easy one-touch recording. It seems to work jsut fine. The cons are fairly significant for one of the more pricey VCR/DVD recorder combos. The menuing system is clunky by today's standards and does not meet the expectations of a Sony product. The worst of the problems is the VCR unit does a very very poor job of playback. I have tried both home recorded and purchased tapes and they do not track properly. So the glitches and jitters show up on the recorded DVD. I have tried adjusting the tracking, but it does not help. I will be exchanging my unit for another brand.
Scam alert: this is an obsolete keyboard ("at least seven years old, and quite possibly ten," according to Andrew Lares, the tech support person at Adesso), and IT HAS NO TOUCH PAD. The central touch pad is essential to ergonomic keyboards. Now, I love Adesso for PC, and that's why I wanted Adesso for the Mac. Adesso will be coming out with their up-to-date keyboard for Mac by the end of the year. In terms of refund, the seller again showed his dishonesty, charging $12.95 for shipping, while the non-commercial rate is $8.10, and commercial rate even less. Then I was charged 20% restocking fee, even though I returned the useless keyboard promptly, well within 30 days. The whole transaction was fraudulent. BUYER BEWARE.
It was a good deal, I won't complain about that. But, this cable wasn't what I needed. Turns out that my TV has a RGB input, not a VGA input. They look the same, but they aren't the same. Beware of this if you are looking to use this to connect your computer to your TV.
It is an alright system that works for a while, i have had mine for over a year now and it finally just died on me. I got it as a gift and from what i can tell there are cheaper, easier ones to find here on Amazon, so i would advise doing that. But the sound quality was great for me, and again, it lasted over a year so i can not complain.
I wasn't sure what to expect with this thing but I've been pleased thus far.SOUND: Great quality, amazingly crystal clear sound in STXQ mode (highest setting). Stock stereo mic is actually pretty nice as well; I expected to have to buy another mic, but I don't know quite yet if that's necessary.INTERFACE: Controls are a bit clumsy but a small price to pay for this quality, and given the extremely limited real estate on this tiny thing, I suppose they did a great job with design. It's plug and play so it's easy to use. It acts just like a jump drive for storage as well. Not to mention that I've been wearing this thing out and the batteries are still fully charged.APPLICATION: I use it for lectures, business meetings, reminders, all the usual stuff. **HOWEVER, I actually bought it to try it out as a field recorder. I'm a musician and experimenting with sampling, and I've found that this is perfect for that. It was after all designed for podcasting. The specified field recorders out right now (Zoom H4, Edirol R9, etc.) have gotten tons of bad press; loud, clunky, low quality, etc., and there's no way I was going to buy an MD recorder. For less than half of the price of one of those, I bought this and the quality difference is unreal.SHORTCOMINGS: Not many of these, but the big ones are the inability to rename files on the fly and the inability to resume a recording once stopped (you can do this if you simply pause the recording however but I'd like to be able to resume from a stopped or even powered `off' recording); it may do both of these, but I haven't figured it out yet. Also a problem is the fact that it doesn't come with a case of some sort. It's silver, metal and has a glass screen so I always feel like maybe it's going to get all scratched up. I'd also like removable memory option. For these small issues I've knocked it down to a 4 star rating; if there were a 4.5, I would have gone with that. If they came out with another that resolved all these small issues it would be worth another 25-40 bucks to me.BOTTOM LINE: Truly outstanding bang for the buck. All in all, unbelievable sound (CD quality 44.1kz) and pretty easy to use. Good enough for a field recorder and no `tape' or hard drive ambient sounds.
I have resived my camera and it is really small then you see in the picture and it is pertty heavy but good video\picture. the night vision is awesome you can see in complete darkness. the packaging was good.. very happy with this product
I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile, but I know what sounds good and this speaker sounds GOOD! It added just what was needed to my movie watching experience. I needed a thin center channel speaker to sit on the stand in front of my 55" TV without blocking any screen and the only two that fit my needs were this one and the Bose. I listened to the Bose in store and it sounded horrible and truly deserves all the negative reviews it's gotten. But anyway, this one sounds great. It does the job it's suppose to do which is enhance the spoken dialog of a movie. It definitely does that and more. It really ties in my front Bose 301s and Sony sub. I don't have surround sound but my system sounds so good I doubt I'll go through the trouble of putting in 2 rear speakers. The only minor negative is it comes with a silver speaker grill which doesn't look too bad in my set-up but I can see it might detract from other set-ups. I thought about dying or spray-painting the grill covers black, but my wife doesn't mind how it looks and that good enough for me. It has mounting brackets in the back of the speaker for those who want to pop in a couple of screws in the wall and mount it that way. The bottom is if you looking for a thin center channel speaker, this is the one to get
Amazon said this mount is the correct one for my truck but it does not fit it properly. I contacted Scosche over 3 weeks ago, they said I received the radio mount with the old style brackets and that they were sending me the correct brackets for my truck.. I am still waiting. I contact them again 2 days ago to see when I would actually receive these parts and was informed that I should get them on 3/10/11.. well that date has come and gone and still no brackets. I rate this a 3 for lack of support.3 weeks and still no parts?? IMO they should have sent them with a faster delivery service. I hope they get me these brackets soon.
Before I purchased this product I looked on the D-Link website to see if it was compatible with my Canon Pixma MX 310 all in one printer; my printer was not on the compatible list. Next I e-mailed D-Link tech support who said it may work even if not on the list. I hooked it all up and followed directions; computer saw the printer but it would not print. E-mail tech support said call telephone tech support. Telephone tech support is American, not outsourced--hurray. Telephone tech support then said "If your printer is not on the supported printer list I can't assist you, you're on your own". Canon claims to have a Silex print server that supports all Canon PIXMA printers--we'll see. Follow up: the Silex print server works as promised - took several calls to effective(American)tech support but it works.This printer / print server problem is disgusting; they sell hundreds of thousands of products, should have accurate, reliable, up to date info on compatibility.
The cover was a black one piece item, there is no aluminum filter as the description stated. Made from very thin metal powered coated black, the screen is very thin, my screen has a rip in it across 5 strands. I am satisfied with my purchase
I found this kit to be beyond my expectation. First it is so neatly packed and organized- even the packaging has precise detail of every item. I live the fact that I saved money and time with this purchase and would recommend this kit to any Amazon buyer. Not only are all parts demagnetized, but the Anti-Static Adjustable Wrist Strap with snap on ground is brilliant and gave me confidence I wasn't going to ruin my new DIY Computer Combo-Kit.10 stars in my books :)
When I first recieved the unit I was impressed with the way the unit looked. I was disapointed with the fact all of the data has to be entered in manually. I have an imation unit and like the fact there is no power plug required and it will gather the informtaion from your disk/DVD automatically.
I really enjoyed using this during workouts- portable, sound was decent, and it was easy to use. However, the other day it just stopped working. I got a "File System Error" in the display window. So, I pulled out my manual and sure enough, there was a suggestion on just how to fix that error- reformatting the unit. HOWEVER, that didn't work!! I plugged the USB in and the device shows up on the computer, but that's it. Can't reformat, can't do anything. Creative's website didn't offer any more suggestions on what I should do, either.If you want a player that's going to last a while, don't choose this one. Spend the money and get a higher quality unit.
This is an awesome player. Granted its thicker than the IPOD Nano, but that also makes it easier to handle. Its much easier to use than the IPOD with its proprietory music format and data transfer modes. The only complaint I have is that Sandisk does not provide a free USB power charger with it. This is a huge hindrance when travelling, and you'd need to buy one from the market. Its price should be discounted for when comparing with other players.
look up the &quot;Monster Cable J2 HCAM SM-6 Hi-8/S-VHS&quot;kit. Although it is titled for camcorders, it has the Super Video 2(6 ft) and the Interlink 250 (6 ft) for the same price. Instead of3.3 ft, you get 6 ft for the same price. Trust me on this one... I went and looked at the packages to compare. You can also look up the products on the Monster Cable homepage. Enjoy listening!
I first bought this projector from a friend of mine two years ago. He bought it for a entertainment room in 2004, brand new, but the room was never finished and the unit never used. He sold it to me and I stored it away because I didn't have a space for it yet, but I knew I would be moving within two years and I wanted one badly. As soon as I moved into my new place I popped it up on the wall and bought a screen and WOW, this thing is amazing. The noise level is a little higher than I preferred, but the picture quality is stunning. We are talking crystal clear. I've put in HD movies and HD XBOX 360 and both are so vivid! A very expensive unit. I once saw a 2003 price tag of 10k. I see most sites now selling it with a range of 4800-5200 dollars. Expensive, but as far as quality is concerned, worth the buy in my opinion. For more product information there is a good product review from 2003 at http://www.laaudiofile.com/tdpmt8.html
I bought these from another store for around $50 and I have to say, Not Bad At All! The Satellite speakers, while 2 Watts each sound crisp and clear, they get extremely loud without distortion. I'm not sure what people are talking about when they say it sounds muffled, given I have my EQ turned up on the bass and a little bit on the treble side on WinAMP, they certainly don't sound muffled. The Satellites are actually probably the redeeming feature of the Stereo System. The name SONY stands, out, I've gotten many comments on how it's a SONY, and regardless of the quality, the longevity of the product will always stand true. Now to the subwoofer.. It shines in some places and lacks in others. Some Rap and Rock songs literally rumble and hum my apartment and the rooms above to the point where I get complaints, but at the same time some songs (I'm guessing it depends on the Frequency) are just too much for the poor thing and a slight high-pitched clicking sound resonates from the front-firing fully boxed sub. It's noticeable to some people but doesn't ruin the music, and for $50 it certainly does the job of getting the people pumped up before we go out to the bar haha.Pros:- Great Satellite Speakers (Plenty Loud)- Subwoofer is fine for the price- Plenty of wire to put anywhere on your desk- SONY name speaks for itself, it'll last.Cons:- Subwoofer Clicks when too loud or certain frequencies- The Volume dial is wayyyyy to sensitive (Move it a little bit and it gets at least 10Db louder)- The volume dial is also kind of in a mystery spot. Sure I know where it is, but someone else trying to turn down themusic usually has trouble finding it since it's so secluded.
My only gripe is that I can't figure out how to put video's on it. Do I really have to spend more money on Quicktime to get it to work?Other than that, I really like it. If anyone knows how to get videos and DVD's onto the thing, please let me know.
I own two of these batteries myself. One apparently just went bad and will not hold a charge anymore.The camera the Konica-Minolta X-50 is amazing and has lasted years and years ... a really good buy,very small and convenient.The batter is just a tad larger than a AA battery ... there is no way this battery weighs one pound, andthe shipping should about $2.00 or so. I wonder why all these shippers are pricing their shippingcosts at almost $5.00 for an item that is very light and non-fragile .. that is, does not require heavyprotective padding or packaging?Maybe there is a reason, but where do they get these weights from, and does Amazon or anyonenot check up on this?The battery itself ... I give 4 1/2 stars for ... they perform very well and charge quickly.
SmartDisk FCD20 FotoChute 20 GB Portable Digital Storage Device.My experience with this product is not unique - based on other reviews I have found on the internet. I removed one star, because of the lite documentation and customer support.Purchased the SmartDisk FCD20 FotoChute 20GB Portable Digital Device to backup my Canon 20D digital camera. I am a serious amateur photographer, but relatively inexperienced with digital photography.SETUP:Let me say up front the FotoChute is well designed and very easy to use. But, I struggled for several hours to get this device to communicate directly with my camera. Why did I struggle with this simple device? Because, the documentation fails to mention that there is something called a communication parameter on Nikon and Canon cameras which must be set to PTP mode for my camera to communicate directly with the FotoChute. Maybe other folks are already familiar with changing to the PTP mode - this is my first serious digital camera. Moving on ... I had to upgrade the firmware too (downloaded from their website). Still, the FotoChute would not backup my files. I kept getting error messages about a folder not being present. I eventually figured out that it needed a folder created on the device before it would accept any files. So, I plugged it into my PC and created a folder - any name will due. Then everything worked fine.CUSTOMER SUPPORT:Did I fail to mention customer support? Maybe that is because customer support failed me. The only messages received from their support unit were computer generated. These messages (3) gave no technical advice, but asked me to say nice things about the FotoChute in my product reviews on the internet. There is no telephone support - website only. It may take a week to get a canned response to your question. All questions must be entered and responses retrieved at the website. Their website www.smartdisk.com has a list of cameras compatible with FotoChute. Also, the website has a little comment about Canon and Nikon cameras having both Normal and PTP communication modes and you may need to set them to PTP in order for Fotochute to communicate with them. These are the two biggest names in digital cameras. This important information should be in big bold letters! This would have saved me hours of grief!PERFORMANCE:After all the settings and updates were put in place the device is the icon of simplicity. The FotoChute works flawlessly. The menus on the device are very simple. A child could easily backup or copy photos. The screen is easy to read. Status updates appear on the screen as the files are copied. You will not need the manual once the device is setup. Backing up over 1 GB of photos to the FotoChute using a USB cable attached directly to my Canon 20D camera took several long minutes. Backing up the same photos by connecting a portable USB flash card reader to the FotoChute instead of the camera took less then two minutes. It appears the digital camera is not an efficient flash card reader.CONCLUSION:The FotoChute is compact well designed and very easy to use. I am pleased to be an owner of the product - despite the initial problems. Save yourself a lot of time and grief - don't backup directly from the camera. You can get a portable USB flash card reader for a couple of bucks on Amazon.com. Then you don't have to worry about the communication setting on the camera either.
This system is the greatest investment I could have bought. Easy setup took a little more than one hour, got everything up and running that night. One flaw in Sony's design is some of the cords are to short. They don't reach down to the floor. There are many plugs and not enough outlets, I think they should all be able to plug into the reciever to take up only one outlet
I purchased some memory for a laptop and it arrived in record time.The item was packaged great and as expected performed exceptionally well.
If you've wanted a gigantic capacity for your digital camera, this is a great value. Mine has worked flawlessly and hold more photos than I can shoot. I highly recommend this.
Everything I have ever ordered from Amazon has been great. Even tho the lens hood I ordered was cheat,it does a great job. Really enjoying the len hood on my camera.
After my experience with this monitor and the runaround I received from LGs customer service line, I doubt that I'll ever buy another LG product. This monitor worked great for about 1.5 years (so out of warrenty, of course). Then it started spontaneously clicking on and off like it was going into sleep mode. Drove me crazy, I can tell you...
Pro: easy to use.Con: mouse is not good. Battery die very quickly.I got it for free, and I used the keyboard a lot, so I give 4 stars to it.
I don't know much about HDMI cables and thought that all were equal but I was wrong. I have an HDMI splitter coming out of my PC's Graphics card and the splitter has two HDMI cables connected to it (my Graphics card signal is going to two tv's).The difference between the two HDMI cables I have is huge. The image of the HDMI cable in this review has lower quality (you can see green dots in the screen for no reason for example) and the speed of sending the image is slower (for example, I switch from word to excel and it lags).My other HDMI cable (which I don't know the brand) has perfect image quality and doesn't lag at all. Please note that I tested the two cables with the two tv's to ensure that the cable was failing and not the TV.I am not sure if this cable is enough for simple use but just wanted to post this in case that someone plans to use this cable with a similar setup.
Simple to use, just doesn't polish the disc like I would like. Does make them play better though so I guess it does what it's supposed to do.
I bought this for my 06 jetta. It matches the dashboard to the interior very well. The only problem I had with it is that there was a little gap at the top.
I purchashed this mount after tons of research. You see, I had trouble finding a mount to fit my TV because my TV has the screws placed too far apart. I have the Pioneer PDP-6020FD. This was one of the only afordable low profile mounts in the market that would fit my TV without having to buy special adapters (which cost an additional $35). The TV is about 1 3/4" away from the wall and the mount is wide enough to encompass three studs which helps me feel more at ease placing my expensive TV on the wall. It looks well built and sturdy. I would definitely recommend and purchase again in the future!
This mouse is everything a cordless laptop mouse should be. It is handier than a pocket in a shirt. It is small and easy to use. It runs on almost any surface, the arm of a chair, etc. It also has a very useful magnifier feature which I like very well. Great product. I highly recommend it for any serious laptop user.
I haven had this player for so long, and it is my first dvd player, but i have to say that i havent had any problems with it so far. Plays all my dvd's great, and has great features, without a large price tag. Its worth the money
mouse is a good value, a bit touchy, but great working and the battery saver is a great Plus! no nonsense setup, and use. good bargain great value.
I normally just go to Walmart to buy tape but they stopped carrying my brand and now only offer a brand that has failed on me at least three times. So now i buy from Amazon. Good service, good product, easy ordering.
Memory got my computer running way smoother than last time. Thanks for the great deal my pc is back and up and running great
Just heads-up: I bought one of these elsewhere and returned it because the TH1101 refuses to recognize an external MicroSD card if it contains more than 512 MB of mp3's. Also, the audio level is low enough that I could barely hear the music at all in a busy office. You can turn it up higher but then the audio drops out on musical peaks. A $10 set of more-sensitive ear buds should fix that. Regular headphones require more power than ear buds for a given music level so this probably isn't a good mp3 player to use with headphones.
Don't buy this-you will most likely be disappointed. the plastic is of low quality and it arrived with scratches and chips in it. the hinge is at the bottom (worst idea ever) the lanyard is crappy-weak-and will result in a dropped ipod. the openings are all too small. the hold switch opening is so small only a toothpick could maneuver the switch-not even a fingernail-it's really that small. the headphone opening wouldn't allow any connector except the proprietary white ear buds, and the opening for the charger/connector is flanked by two huge hinges-rendering the opening useless. the mechanisms that keep the case closed are chincy and unreliable, often too tight to easily remove the ipod from it's death chamber. the hole for the click wheel is the only good part of the whole ordeal. The only reason they got that part right is due to the fact that it's a circle, the designers didn't get confused and make it a rectangle-(close one...phew!) the screen is well protected- until the case inevitably cracks in half. when dust or debris gets encapsulated inside, (which it does) the case will ultimately double as sandpaper- a nifty trick. don't buy this!
They're a little big for my ears, but overall they're the standard product. The sound is fine, if you want real bass then get the earplug earbuds. For your average computer or Mp3 player, these'll do just fine.
For years now, I have put up with several drip coffee makers that were really less than perfect; they were either hard to clean, hard to get the lids on, would not pour easily, or would leak all over my counters. I finally decided I just couldn't take it anymore. I wasn't going to start off each new day being so darn frustrated! So, I set out on a quest to find the "perfect" drip coffee maker, even if I had to pay a lot more for it. I went to stores, asked questions, and followed up by reading every review online I could find. I even read other appliance review sites. Suddenly, reality hit me squarely in the face. There was no such thing as a "perfect" drip coffee maker, no matter how much you're willing to pay for it. It was then when I thought back to my mother making coffee years ago with her old electric percolator. It made great tasting coffee and she didn't have any hassles. Of course, it didn't grind coffee, didn't have a clock or a timer, but who cares. All I want is a decent cup of coffee. So I started my new investigation looking for the best percolator I could find and I think I found a great one in the Presto 02811 12-cup Stainless Steel Coffeemaker. It's back to basics technology, looks good, and takes up less space on my counter. The coffee tastes really great, it's done in a jiffy, and no leaks anywhere. I do use regular coffee filters in the coffee basket by tearing a little hole in the filter and then placing it over the stem. (Just remember to place your finger on the whole when you're putting the grounds in.) Also, when we're done with our coffee, I just clean out the pot and set up it up to make coffee for the next morning - water and all. (We're on well water and it doesn't contain any chlorine or other chemicals that would make the water taste funny.) Anyway, it works out wonderfully for us. All we do is plug in the pot in the morning and we're good to go. Thank you Presto for helping us make our life a little less frustrating!
It took me about 30 minutes to get this set up and working, including the time it took to install two printer drivers on one laptop. The instructions are a little sparse so a few key things to keep in mind when you are installing it:1) Load the printer drivers on every PC you want to tie into the server BEFORE loading the Belkin server software. Hook the PC or laptop directly to the printer(s) via a USB cable FIRST. Test print to make sure it is working properly with a normal USB cable hookup. This can save you problems later.2) After you ensure each PC or laptop has the respective driver(s) installed and will print to each printer with a cable hook up, disconnnect and connect the printer(s) USB cable into the back of the Belkin server. Then plug in its power cable and watch it light up. (the Belkin installation software will tell you to do this in the first step, after it warns you to ensure the printer drivers are installed first)You do not run your wireless WIFI or DSL modem connection through the printer server, but you do need WIFI capability (a seperate wireless router) in your home/office for this server to work.3) Follow the directions on the software and it will walk you through the steps to gain access to the printer(s) you have hooked up to the server. Keep in mind that it has to be via a USB connection as the port; other port connections won't work.Also, if you get the message "Enable bi-directional support via the printer's Properties dialogue box," you will find this command in the port section under the printer's properties drop down menu under "Printer" when you double click the printer icon. It took me a few minutes to figure this out.This little gem is a whole lot better than having to buy a printer for each PC or laptop. I have one laptop and two PCs tied into it, including the PC I have sitting right in front of the two printers we use. This initially seemed a little odd to me, but it works just as though it was connected via cable.I highly recommend this wireless printer server.Update on this 03/14/08: I changed out my wireless router and, as others have mentioned, be aware that this device will NOT support WPA encryption. I had to set my new router to WEP encryption to get this to continue to work. According to Belkin Customer Support: "We are sorry to say to you that the print server version 1xxx will not support the WPA encryption. Version 2xxx will support." I don't like having to lessen my security, but it is either that (for now) or not use this device. (For those that don't know, security-wise WEP is rated "good" compared to WPA "better" and WPA2 "best".) I have not really seen any other option that has good ratings/good performance, other than this one. Once I do change, I will most likely go to a wireless networking printer rather than a wireless server. Several of those have very high ratings and seem to be about the same price or cheaper as compared to buying one of the lower rated wireless servers.
Attached it to a HP 7150 and it works wonderfully. Extremely easy to install. Contruction is very similar to that of the printer. There seems to be a longer than usual pause to let the ink dry before the printer flips the page over and prints on the reverse side.The price is steep, but as would be expected for a HP accessory. If you do a lot of two sided printing, this accessory is a major convenience.
Everything it said it was and then some. Well worth the money. To bad Amazon does not include the hardware kit in with the free shipping promotion.
I have used this camera for some months now. I have used it in several travels internationally as well. There is very little I can complain about.Daylight pictures are amazing. Indoor pics are very good as well. Sometimes I need to use the manual white balance settings to get great pics, but then hey - isn't that why manual overrides exist. Overall, color accuracy is fantastic, sharpness is very good. Sometimes pictures turn out a bit soft, maybe that is something to do with my settings. The built in flash is extremely good.The areas that could do with some improvement are a) the auto focusing speed and b) the quality of the included software (nikon view 4) e.g. it needs to start up automatically and not manually, it doesn't let you copy pictures back to the card.I am very glad to have bought this one; at 3MP, I can think of very few reasons to "upgrade" this camera any time soon.
The provided software doesn't function at all (UI elements are not manipulatable, no networks show up). Which incidentally means you can't tell it to release control so WZC can configure it; and even if you do sneaky things like kill the Belkin software and make WZC try, I get no love -- no matter what, Windows doesn't acknlowedge that there's a potential connection.
Though I own a Zen that I use for the majority of my music and some videos, I wanted something more compact that I could easily take with me to school and work, and something that would be less bulky for workouts. This Sony Flash Player has proven to be a great tool. It's highly compact, and yet still holds quite a few songs. It also has pretty good sound quality, though I find the ear buds to be a tad awkward. The USB plug-in makes it really easy to charge your player and load/unload songs at the same time on your computer.One minor qualm I have with this product is the software. It's not very user-friendly. Furthermore, while I can get the software to work on my HP desktop, I can't get it to work at all on my SONY laptop computer, which I find baffling.Nonetheless, though I find my Zen to be far superior to this particular player, this one is great for the price, and outstanding if you're looking for something small and relatively easy to use.
I've been searching for headphones to replace my old ones and these are just perfect! Although they are a bit heavy, the sound makes up for that. They block outside noise and fit comfortably on your head and ears. These headphones are a great value and I will enjoy them for years. Recommend highly!!!
There is an issue with this card and WIN98 that Linksys is not aware of or doesn't care about. Each time I remove the card from my notebook (because it's impractical to transport your notebook with the card hanging out), it's a major task to reinstall it. Forget getting help from one of their tech support reps; they will simply tell you it's a WIN98 problem and refer you to Microsoft (even though they claim their product is compatible with WIN98). They don't take much responsibilty for their product!
I purchased (and ultimately exchanged) two of these players. The Blu-Ray experience is great & the streaming is basically good (but having to re-register my Netflix account seemingly every-other day was annoying), but the majority of what I was playing was DVDs, which are what make up the bulk of my library. The upscaling was fine, but at least 60% of the time, the machine had problems just getting to the root menu of the disc. It would either freeze up on the previews (which it adamantly would NOT let me skip, unlike my old Pioneer, which would pretty much cut a straight line to the movie if I wanted it to), or it would choke on menu navigation and I would have to try again. While I could normally get things going after a few minutes of fiddling (there were only a couple of titles that simply wouldn't play), this was ultimately a deal-breaker - if it advertises that its compatible with the older format, then I expect something resembling a decent experience.To sum up, its fine if you want something for Blu-Ray or the streaming features it offers, but don't expect it to play nice with all your old DVDs.
I have been using Beltronics' radar detectors for more than 10 years. My last model lasted for about 6 years. So far I'm very pleased with this one.Pros:- The blue led is super cool and makes it looks sophisticated- Setup is very easy- Build quality is great and has a good weight and solid feel- Very reliable and picks up most, if not all, of the radars (and also laser!!) in my areaCons:- The range is not as far as my last Beltronics model but I believe the government imposed a limit on how far these modern detectors could go a few years back
Its cheap for 3 speakers and it comes with wires but it sounds just ok. I tried out these speakers thinking they would match with the sony mb 150 speakers. It turns out that they sound very different. They are not nearly as clear as the sony 150's that feature the kevlar yellow cones. I also finally realized that the grills are not removable. In case you are looking to match these with other sony's in quality of sound this is not what you are looking for. But if you wanted a cheap package you may be satisfied. I'm going to get the sony cn550 instead.
It seems like that the life cycle of this product is less than a month. I bought this router three weeks ago, and it died yesterday. It had worked poorly for three weeks; it often got locked, and I had to recycle power once for a while. Now, it keeps rebooting by itself. What a waste of moeny and time!
I've had the Targus baseplates before and they are very strong feeling and quite heavy for what they are. These, on the other hand, do not. They do not feel as strong as the Targus version and are likely significantly less secure. They still work though because someone is still going to have to do some damage to remove it...they certainly won't be walking off with it.
We just use this for outgoing faxes as we have an e-fax service as well. I wanted something dependable with a small footprint. This fax works well, is small, and has a good price. Hard to beat that. I can't speak for the phone or copier part of the machine but the fax part is great.
This all-in-one machine is ok for most basic office uses. It is quite compact, easy-to-use, and the price is really unbeatable. I am very satisfied with the print speed. However, I am disappointed in a few things:1. The ink consumption. I've had other HP inkjet printers before, but they were not half as thirsty as this machine is. I keep it set to Fast Draft, but the ink still is used at an alarming rate. I don't seem to be able to print as much from one cartridge as from my old HP DeskJet 5440.2. The print and scan quality. It is ok, but not what I expected from a machine nowadays. I don't find the scan quality significantly better than that on my 6-year-old UMAX scanner. And the photo printing is acceptable, but it cannot even compare to my 2 year old HP Photosmart 7690. I would be far more forgiving of the quality if the ink consumption wasn't so bad.If you only have light printing needs and don't need outstanding quality, this AIO will do the job. But if you are into digital photography or plan on printing more than once a week then look for another printer/AIO.
This is a great product that does what it is supposed to do. Be careful though. When I ordered the printer at Amazon they offered a bunch of accessories. I assumed that this was the correct one for the printer I ordered since it was listed with the printer. I used the printer for the youth ministry I run and when I ran out of ink I opened up the package, the ink cartridge did not fit. I had to run out and buy one at a local store. I love the printer and the pictures are fantastic. It prints quickly. I would absolutley buy again but I will be more careful next time and not trust the listings.
Bought this to use at a friend's house for the holidays in order to play Christmas music over the holidays. Not much to look at, but it works great.
I haven&#8217;t installed a car stereo in years. I would highly recommend this kit. It was every easy to install and it fit great. I downloaded the install instruction from the manufactures web site but didn't need them. The kit snaps together in a couple of places. Didn't need too but we went ahead and used epoxy for stability and strength.
Loving these little vinyl replacements! They are so cute and look just like little 45's. I guess those of us that can remember vinyl will really dig these little gems of CDrs!I really love them, my friend sent some with black bottoms so I'm looking for them right now~!
I'm glad I got this. It, combined with the lightweight tripod, made transport easy.
I also own a Creative MuVo 128M and an RCA Lyra 20G. I bought the RIO Nitrus for a friend's birthday and thought it would be a friendly gesture to load an album or two into it.What a surprise! The software that came with the RIO Nitrus auto-detected music on my computer and presented me with a list. I selected a few albums, pressed one button and the songs flew over the USB2.0 connection.Building playlists was easy. The ID3 tags are available to the software so it was easy to set up playlists for individual albums or to play favorite songs. Another click of the button and the playlist transferred over to the device.The user interface is intuitive and easy to use. The monochrome LCD display is easy to read and it's backlit.The sound is great, though I admit I used Bose headphones rather than the silly little earwigs that came with the unit.I didn't find the buttons on this unit to be any flimsier than the buttons on my other mp3 players, but I don't intend to ham-hand the unit so it's not an issue.If you can, get the refurbished unit. It looks just fine to me and costs a good deal less.
I loved this player when I first picked it up. But it doesn't seem to stand the test of time.I drive truck, so I wanted something that could hold a lot of data (at least 8 hours worth), so a flash player wouldn't cut it (unless at an unacceptable 16kbps). I decided to pick up this player based on it's reviews and 8 min buffer. I figured, just start it playing before I start up the truck.No good. Well at least, not for long. It started to freeze after a couple of months.example:Mary had a litt (pause 90 sec) lamb whose (pause 45 sec/skip) white as...I'm only guessing that's a buffer issue, but either way, it's unacceptable. Player plays fine otherwise, but has done this once while not moving.PRO:Great features on easy to use remoteLooks sharpPlays all bit rate mp3s I put in there (8-196 and VBR), and wmaFantastic battery life with supplemental battery pack (included)!CON:Doesn't keep it's place with very long files (audio books), and bookmarking is a pain in the tucas.Buffer fails with vibration of truck (maybe not an issue in a regular vehicle)Would not consider this for biking or running (If that's what you are looking for, it is a given you need a flash player)As to be expected, the included earbuds are sub par. I use the Sony Earbud Headphones (MDR-EX70LP). I can wear those for about four hours a day and not get sore ears
Just what my son wanted. He picked it out and gave me the link so it was an easy purchase.
I love the optical zoom, fit, finish and feel of this camera. However, when it comes to pictures, I was unable to get even one clear picture. My 6-year old Olympus D490Z 2MP camera takes much better pictures than this one.
Not thrilled with the interactivity, of the product, when changing FM frequencies. The ipod has to be extremely close to the radio for clear reception.
I have been dictating narrative reports into a microcassette recorder on a regular basis for many years. Those cassettes would then be transcribed by a person. That method became expensive and the equipment obsolete.So,I did some online research and after consideration purchased the Olympus VN-8100PC. I was really looking forward to using this digital recorder with a dragon program to improve my efficiency and lower the costs associated with generating narrative medico-legal reports.I was impressed with the fine sound quality and incredibly long recording time. The problem was that the operation of the unit was counter-intuitive, i.e., there is no pause button (you press record again to pause!) but pressing the "stop" button creates a new file; still haven't figured out how to fast forward or rewind, after pausing; layout and functions of the operation switches (folder, index/scene, hold/pause)are fussy and frustrating.Probably fine for non narrative and audio apps. But it made narrative report dictation a Herculean labor.
I purchased these stands to go with my Bose Cinemate sound system. The set up was very easy and had detailed picture assembly instructions. There is a little learning curve with the first one, but the second one was a snap. The stands are solid and the design is clever. The biggest advantage is the superior sound separation.I had my small speaker on the TV console with the TV. The sound was good, but the TV console absorbed some of the sound. However with the speakers mounted on the stands, the sound was great. There is great separation and more of a surround-sound effect with the speakers. I recommend these stands if you have the Bose Cinemate sound system.
This is the best shoe mount ball head adapter I've used. Most of them are cheap, plastic, and break after putting even an ounce of weight on them. But hey, it's Marshall, so you should expect high quality. This adapter is full metal and there is no play in the tightening screws-- has been perfect for my monitor.
Perfect for time lapse shootings. Easier interface than the camera built-in settings. Long time exposures with DSLR usually results in noise, intervals are the solutions, that's where the MC-36 is a game changer; intervals become intuitive.
Like others, mine didn't work out of the box. It never got a GPS fix. Even trying to enter location manually it would just lock up. They came out with the MySky "Plus", which should actually be called the MySky Minus, because they simply removed the troublesome GPS and require you to enter a manual location. Meade was quick to send out a replacement "Plus" unit. At least this didn't crash, but it didn't work either. It can't locate anything.A word about entering your location manually. You have to select from a list of cities and if your city isn't on the list you're screwed. There is no way to enter geographical coordinates in the Plus like I was originally told you could.I say these are worse then useless because not only do they do nothing but I've spent hours trying to get them to work (the original and the replacment). And now it's too late to return so I'm stuck with a $300 piece of junk. The only good thing I can say about this product is that it's now discontinued.
I've had this DVD player for a few months, and I really like it. I had the HDMI cable hooked directly to the back of my TV, without an issue.A couple of weeks ago, I picked up an Onkyo 503 receiver, which doesn't have HDMI inputs.I found a simple hack on several websites, where you can still upconvert the signal from this DVD player using component inputs. (Try Googling it yourself, you'll find it).Anyway, going from this player, through my Onkyo, and to my 42" Samsung DLP, it looks great! The remote has everything you need.
I am extremely pleased with the Sony stereo. I am ecstatic about the bluetooth feature as I store all of my music on my computer and it works great. Very clear. I also benefit from the Graphic Equalizer built into Media Player.
I already bought this item and plugged it into the USB port with my MS 3D Pro Sidewinder Joystick, and it doesn't work in any way. Also, I tested the USB ports with my digital camera and all of them work good! I tried to get some technical support from manufacturer and I am still waiting... Then you may judge yourself.
I bought this to listen to my mini Sansa, and my husband Creative in different rooms of the house. It reaches very good volume (unless you want to headbang), I actually don't use it all the way up, although I keep the little Sansa MP3 volume at its maximum, it fills the whole room. I listened to the Radio in it, and there was no distortion through the amplifiers. The size is about a small water bottle or slightly longer than a check box. Don't know how the battery life is, as I always use the adapter to AC.
First lens filter i bought for my Nikon J1. It was perfect fit. Good camera with goods lens needs a perfect lens filter. B + W lens sure fits that.
The product is great except for a few things. Thermaltake LOVES installing their "front panel" access stuff on the top of the case. For crying out loud it is called "front panel" NOT top panel! for me and most people having the audio/USB/firewire ports on top hiding behind a closable lid is USELESS!The price is also too high for what you get. They need to lower the price.Finally, this thing is made of steal (SECC) and so it is HEAVY. For most people I would recommend getting an aluminum case.
Replaced the original 70GB drive in the Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop with this one after the original one got flakey. Immediately noticed it ran much quieter than the original drive. Most of the time you just don't hear it. Subjectively it also may run a bit cooler based on how hot the bottom of the computer gets. Has been running with no hiccups or bad sectors for 2 months now. Good drive so far.
I've been having my Toshiba 3750 for 2 weeks now. No problems so far. I've played an MP3 disc with 140 songs, worked excellent. I've rented and played about 10 movies, flawless operation. I have it hooked up to my Technics receiver via an optical cable, no problems with sound or video.No complaints and no problems with any aspect of this DVD player. Excellent choice for regular home users like me....
I LOVE this camera. I'm amazed at the wonderful quality of the pictures I took with it. The 4X zoom is just great. The anti-shaking software works wonderfully. All the settings are very intuitive to use. Only problem: it holds only 2 AA batteries, which are consumed very quickly. Best to buy rechargeable batteries and use those..
I didn't buy this item when I purchased my JVC mini dv camcorder 3 years ago. These have become hard to find and expensive. It works perfectly and the price is right. Highly recommended!
The quality of this product is exceptional.Although, with my particular Panasonic camera at the widest setting, I can see the lens on the outside edges a little bit, so I have to zoom in one level. It still helps to widen the picture considerably in a tight setting, even with it zoomed in a notch. I don't feel it is a problem with the lens so much as simply a slight compatability issue.
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I have had Garmin, Magellan, and other TomTom's and the 720 is by far my favorite model. Others seemed to lag behind, while the TomTom is the most accurate. It has more features than I'll ever use, but they are still nice to have. The only thing I feel it is missing is the ability to use the FM transmitter to play the music stored on the GPS. Music can only be played over the internal speaker.Update- Yeah I figured the FM transmitter out.
i like it and i wish be pay on billing on july 3 and do there have flashing caller id ? mama sir thank pleae email me see if there have any flash with caller id thank .
I already had owned the smaller version of this bag that I used for my Rebel XTI and I loved it for it's versatility. This bag,although larger, is almost the same.I use it with my Canon E5 and love the way it slides from the backpack position to the front of me where I can use it. It easily accommodates the E5 With a Canon 100-300mm lens attached plus scads of accessories.
If you believe Monster Cables improve your audio experience dramatically, then buy this antenna, it's for you.The antenna is well made and comes with an F-connector and a balun to convert to 2 spade connectors. The quality is fine.My need for a better antenna was in a challenging setting on the Hood Canal west of Seattle. The Reflect gets the job done--barely. I have read other reviews which state this antenna works no better than a cheap dipole, and based on my experience, I believe that's true. If your application is like mine, where the best position for the antenna is laid out carefully on the floor, then this antenna SHOULD survive being run over by a vacuum cleaner much better than a cheap dipole, but I doubt your reception will be any better!
I have been searching for a good microphone for a long time, and finally came across this one, easy to carry, very clear voice with such a low price, definitely recommend!!!
My experience is that, after a few months of usage, the weight of the dongle has bent something on the card cutting off the connection. So the card has stopped working. It seems the connector is too flimsy.
Let me start off by saying that this is a very valuable resource to use on the road and when you are going on trips. This can enteratin you for hours with the high quality games that Plastation has then you know for sure you won't get bored.Tech Stuff...Because this is a LCD screen you are not going to get glare from sunlight or anything so you don't have to worry about not seeing the screen clearly.The screen is only 4" wich is about the size of a CD. Despite the size you can still have a great experience because everything looks as it would on a regular TV. It actually looks better!The sound quality is fair for the small size of the speakers. The volume could go higher but it doesn't go too loud.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$OK........This is [money].......This is the cheapest I have ever seen for a LCD screen for PlaystationOne. It is a good value. Nevermind that...it is a GREAT value and it will save you hours of boredom. What else do you have thats cheaper than this and that has hours of fun in the guarantee?-----------------------------------------------------------------ALL IN ALL............GET THIS PRODUCT!
great product. great price. aftet I INSTALL it I was unable to go online.customer service was unable to resolve the problem .
Awesome buy, plus side is that you don't have to pay tax on it! Bought the E-code and was able to use it right away!
After using the FRS1000 base stations for a couple of years, this unit was an excellent upgrade. I am about to get another one when it goes on sale. The last time it was on sale it was less than fifty dollars--anything higher is just too much for a glorified intercom which is how I use these. The no-name NiMH batteries are useless, but don't throw them in the garbage--take them to the hazmat section of your local dump. The hand-held unit works great with new batteries.The channels that are GMRS can each be programmed in low/high power modes but you have to manually do this for each channel. The unit sometimes takes a while to recognize CTCSS codes from other units (even the FRS1000 which is also by Audiovox) but this appears to be the fault of the signal coming from some of the other units rather than of this unit. The coverage is excellent and the sound is much better than other base stations. The antenna is shorter than the FRS1000 but seems not to make any difference. I wonder how the close-by hand-held's antenna might affect the propagation of the main antenna, but so far so good. No AC hum in broadcasting from this unit, either, like the older FRS1000 had.I don't use the handheld terribly much but it is very basic carry-around that I use when working in the yard. If they made this unit with just a base station it would be a perfect product, but it's nice to have the hand-held right next to the door with the expectation that you will return it to the cradle when you get back inside. This is a major plus since you won't lose it! I don't recall ever hearing a low-battery alert and have returned from working long hours in the yard several times to find the hand-held unit dead on my belt.Like another reviewer said the battery backup is just for the hand-held. Unlike the FRS1000, which continues to run the base station when the power goes out, the GMRS3000 does not run. You can be stuck without the intercom when the power goes out. If the hand-held is not in the charging cradle and the power goes out the settings on the base station are lost so make sure you store the hand-held in the base station at all times.The weather radio has better coverage than some others. I don't recall ever hearing a weather alert on this unit so I recommend that you get a dedicated weather radio with a really long antenna for that purpose. I use a Radio Shack unit with SAME technology, something that none of the FRS/GMRS radios have.I'm always looking for good FRS and GMRS base stations. I'm puzzled how few there are, especially none from the "big" electronics companies and retailers who fought so long and so hard to create the FRS band.
I ordered the drum/cartridge combination and received in on time. It was OEM and unopened...perfect!The price was reasonable. What's not to like about that? I'll use them again in the future. After all, there's three more drums in the OKI C3400 and they'll all need replacing!
Ok so maybe this isn't a 'repair' but it's certainly the next best thing!I've had my iPod video for a little while and a few weeks ago I managed to scratch the screen, it's a bad scratch caused by putting my keys in the same pocket as the iPod. I'm normally so careful with my devices but the mistake all but ruined the screen!I had an idea and called upon my old friends a JAVOedge. It may well seem like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted but I thought that an Anti-Glare JAVOscreen might cover up the scratch and prevent any further damage.So today I got my screen protector from JAVOedge and after cleaning my iPod screen I applied it. I am simply amazed at the results! Have a look at the two pictures below. In the 'before' picture you can clearly see the nasty scratch but after applying the anti-glare screen protector it is virtually impossible to see the scratch, even up close and holding it to the light you can barely see it!Not only does the JAVOscreen hide the scratch but check out the anti-glare coating. This makes the screen so much easier to see, even in daylight it cuts out all the unwanted reflections.When you buy a JAVOScreen for an iPod from JAVOedge you don't just get a screen protector that simply covers the screen area, the screen protector covers the whole of the front of the iPod. You also get a circular protector for the click-wheel and another protector for the back of the device!So whether you are looking to protect your iPod screen from damage or you already have an scratched iPod that you want to 'repair' take a look at the JAVOedge JAVOscreen products - they are certainly a cheaper alternative to replacing the screen!
This little gem is simple, plug-and-play, and just works. Don't bother to install the software that came with it, if you know anything about configuring wireless networks you don't need it. The software doesn't make it any easier if you are a novice, so again, don't bother with it.Signal strength is very good, I've got the router upstairs at the other end of the house (about 50-60 feet away). You might have to have the antenna in the up position for max signal however. I've got it permanently set up for my HTPC (no room inside the computer for a PC-card network adapter).
I use this device, and works fine, if you need extra audio device, as a DJ by example, this is a good way.
I use the DL 160 alternatively with AT 440ML. Both are excellent, though differ in sound reproduction. Denon excels in sonical detail, low background noise, but the music sounds a bit dry. Audio Technica on the other hand gives the vinyl more warmth but has a smaller sound stage, less defined detail and higher background noise.The choice between these two cartridges depends on personal preferences and the kind of music one listens to. Having very eclectic taste myself, switching between both is a real blessing.Based on Technics 1200MKII turntable and Cambridge 640P phono stage here are my recommendations for each cartridge.Denon's best for: rock music (Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones); older albums (those 50's and 60's pressing of Ella Fitzgerald or Frank Sinatra); anything with scratches and surface noise.AT excels with vocal music (Johnny Mathis, Simon and Garfunkel), pop (Abba, Supertramp), classical (Pavarotti, Bernstein) and of course The Beatles.LONG LIVE VINYL!!!
I did a lot of research before buying this unit and I was still a little nervous, given some negative reviews here and elsewhere. I believe the negative reviews were almost all created BEFORE the second release of the software, as this is really a great unit.It was very difficult to get the unit to synch to Outlook and also continue using my Treo for everyday (non-travel) PDA functionality. The tech help was great at Garmin, though, and I should have called them much sooner...you should too if you run into a problem of any kind. Definitely buy Chapura's Pocket Mirror if you are planning on synching with Outlook and using the Garmin plus another device.This thing is BETTER than NeverLost and will cost you way less if you need it more than a few days a year (there are much higher value car rental companies than Hertz, who often doesn't have the NeverLost you were hoping to get anyway).I highly recommend this great product.
We've been buying these for years. They may be an old model, but for the price, they are hard to beat. This ultra-durable, fast and reliable duplexing model has served our small office (with a relatively high volume of printing) very well. I just hope they don't stop selling toner for them...
I just got these and have used ONE, so I can hardly comment on the longevity,(the one so far has worked of course *smile*) but I bought these because I Burn alot of Music DVD's and although I have had some good ones (verbatim worked well) I have used Maxell, Memorex even Kodak *ugh*. but wanted consistency.It must be noted that I bought these because of the comments here on Amazon, lastly the item came packaged in a box WITH bubble wrap- nice touch
Want to learn how to play your favorite guitar parts from your favorite songs? Need to learn a part for a gig? Need a gig? This thing practically puts your fingers where they need to be. I love this device. I've owned and used a number of Teac guitar and Bass trainers, and this one ROCKS. Read the features, and I guarantee you'll love it. It's a blast to play along with , and the array of effects is awesome. Trust me - BUY ONE.
Consider the HP 96, which -- assuming it fits your machine -- will print more than 3-1/2 times as many pages. Depending on how much you pay, it is usually more economical.
This is one of the best computers dell has eve made. It has a sturdy case of solid material, unlike the products made since 2008, that are made to fail after 5 years. Upgrade the memory to the maximum and you can still get 2 to 3 years service out of this machine.
First I just want to say that these speakers are an amazing value for the money. I only paid $80 for these speakers and they suit my needs perfectly. I use them as bookshelf speakers in my dorm room and they are almost more powerful than I need them to be. My room setup doesn't let me put them in the best position to get great sound, but they still sound great. I have them hooked up to a Yamaha RX-V363 5.1 receiver, but I am only running them in stereo. They have a decent amount of bass, but they tend to get a little bit boomy (although that might be mainly due to their placement). So, to compensate for this, I got a Paradigm PDR-8 subwoofer to cover the low end. I set the crossover at about 80 Hz and that sounds great. The only downside to these speakers is the midrange. When using the sub, the midrange tends to get lost in the mix. But honestly, for $80 I can't ask for much more. So don't buy these expecting to get top of the line sound quality. If you're looking for cheap speakers that will get loud then these are for you.
This is really a comment.Your books are very intresting. I do not remember you but I remember your books and I remember that it was very intresting. I feel like I remember your name though. I hope that you will write more books. I am in a public school. They won't let me put my school down. I tried to read the chapter that was on the internet. I think it was called Ramonas World , the new book , but the computer teacher told me to go somewhere else , another site , but I thought it was good , what I had read so far. I did not get to finish . Visit us sometime. I hope you can find us. Even though you don't have much information . I can't wait until I read another one of your books.
The size is perfect to carry in a ring key and the encripted software is excellent to protect important files.
I needed a longer cable for my wall mounted flat screen TV. This cable allowed me to route it through the wall conduit in my living room. Its performance has been outstanding.
This is the second pair of earbuds that I've bought. I was very happy with the first pair. Unfortunately they broke and I ended up buying the same type. These earbuds create extremely deep bass when placed in your ears correctly, and also work well at removing background noise. I've even used these at night to sleep when there has been a lot of noise around me!The only thing I don't like about these earbuds is that they can be easily broken. I've already cracked my second pair but there hasn't been any changes with the audio quality (yet). As long as you treat these earbuds well and don't put them somewhere that they could get damaged, I would recommend these earbuds to anyone with likes great audio with deep bass at an amazing price!
I recently got a Dolby Digital reciever but no speakers to listen my to sorround sound movies with, looking threw Amazon i found this great center channel. The crisp clears of the highs and lows of the people talking and whispering truly come to life with this speaker, the movies sound amazing. Im not an expert on how things should sound but to my ears this sounds just great. It's distortion free and has no ecco at high volumes. I think this speaker was a great buy and it really compliments my reciever. Everyone should have a great center channel and i think that KLH did a great job with this one. Yull love it at this price. You cant find such good sound at such a small price.
I bought this player a month ago. I saw the new Nano's and was about to buy one. I played with Itunes for a week and confirmed, that an Ipod wasn't for me. I went to Amazon to see what Creative had that was comparable to the Nano. I found the Zen V Plus.I found it to be very versitile it did the things I do with a Mini Disc player but smaller and video. I don't like Sony's DRM so I rip in WMA. The fact that I could transfer 10x faster than Sony Mp3 player or Mini Disc and drop and drag kept me from returning it. The sound is tailorable but not great; but still very good for a Mp3 player. The video sucks; with my Palm pilot video files compress to small file sizes for playback not so with the Zen it uncompress so a file that takes up 75MB on a Palm pilot takes up 450MB on the Zen. In short not for video and the screen is pretty darn small. I will agree with other reviews on the plus and will not mention them so not to be redunant but I will point the the navigation/Music Mangement could be better. Findings songs can take some time if you have alot of songs on the Zen. If you want to listen to a group/artist/album that is all you listen to. Unlike other players once the album/group is over it will switch to another group/album, not so with the Zen. This something that could be improved on. For the most part the Zen V is very small and doesn't scratch or ding up like pervious players I own. As a Electrician and the player doesn't get in my way when I work. I still haven't got use to the 14-16 hour battery life and the 6 hour charge time. Sony devices charge within 2-3 hours and last for 25-50 hours on a single charge. The Zen in short is a hassle-free device and would highly recomend this unit to anyone.
The Corsair DHX 4 GB cards installed easily, function well, and with the increased memory (from .5 GB to 4 GB) I have noticed a significant increase in processing speed, especially with graphics-intensive games. Well done, Corsair, and at a good sale price.
Don't believe the naysayers. We use this for converting production work on 20 - 60 minute clips and there seem to be no issues. No crashes, no audio drifts or visual artifacts. nothing. Just speedy conversions. I also use handbrake and visualhub on the mac. This may be superceded by faster technology in the long run, but in the present workflow of a G5 quadcore, it definitely still is useful.
If Apple makes everthing works as it advertized, then it's worth it.
I ordered this Sunpak tripod and the Slik U9000. I decided to keep the Slik tripod because it felt smoother and more solid. The size, price, and weight of the two tripods were similar. Here are some other observations:The Sunpak tripod has two bubble levels. One at the top of the tripod base and one on the tripod head. This is a nice feature. The Slik U9000 only has one bubble level on the tripod base.The Sunpak handle is slightly awkward because it is not at the center of gravity when the tripod is collapsed. The Slik tripod has no handle.The Sunpak tripod has a plastic hook that feels somewhat flimsy. The Slik unit has no hook. (but I can still tie weight around the center post if i really need it)And finally, some links for reference:Slik Heavy-Duty Tripod with 3-Way Fluid-Effect Head and Built-In Bubble LevelSlik U9000 Video / Photo Tripod with a Soft Carrying Case
The box claims the EA201C works with anything from an 8-bit XT and up. Many drivers are supplied, so theoretically the card is very adaptable. However, the card I received was fixed permanently in 16-bit mode and refused to work in an 8-bit ISA slot. Netgear tech support (in India, apparently) didn't know the first thing about their card or their setup software. They insisted this was a plug-and-play 16-bit card only, and they would provide support only for Windows. If that's not your setup, good luck.
I am using this doubler on a Canon T2i with a Sigma 120-400 APO.The first thing you should know on most of the Canon line this teleconverter will disable the AF function. There's a way around that (just google it) but my camera didn't like it and focused poorly, so you are forced to re-learn how to focus manually. We have all been spoiled by AF I think. :)I usually shoot only hand-held, that is no monopod or tripod. With the doubler on I couldn't get a sharp image to save my life. I at first thought maybe my eyeglasses were throwing off my focus so I switched to my contact lenses and had the same issue. I was a bit frustrated at this as most of my photography is of wildlife and I have always found tripods slow me down.I next tried the setup with both my monopod and my tripod. The results were like night and day!The images were sharp, not quite as sharp as without it mind you but extremely acceptable, and the ability to focus improved now that I wasn't spending all the energy trying to keep the camera still.So, unless you have the eyes of an eagle and the steadiness of a demolitions expert, buy this doubler with the idea of using it on a monopod or a tripod for best results and you won't be disappointed.
this is completely obsolete so i wont waste much time here this is mostly for those who rebuild from used parts and cobble together old systems. i bought this back in 2002 and it has powered many systems and still works to this day 12/2011 currently giving me no trouble and running as a secondary on a phenom2 system.
My wife has 2 other pressure cookers but larger. She ask me if I could find a smaller (6 quart) size and without the dial type pressure setting. This one has the weighted pressure regulator and it is perfect. She has used it many times now and loves it. This is the stainless steel version. Not sure how the aluminum model would compare but I think the stainless steel will hold up much longer and stay looking nicer.
I am very pleased with my purchase. It's very easy to put together and breakdown. The light is perfect for my photos! :0)
This is a hard-to-find part that is necessary when runningAudio RCA coaxial cable behind the wall. The product does the job and fits nicely into a widely available (standard) cable connector wall plate.
This is a very easy to use camera. The pictures are very clear and sharp and easy to download, especially with Windows ME. I haven't loaded the Camedia software, so I can't speak to that. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a digital camera. Olympus is known for their quality, and this camera lives up to that quality.
The cable performs as I expexted it to. I love the "wow" factor I get when people see the picture from the ps3 for the first time. I have a generic hdmi cable I use with my HD satellite. The picture quality from that is good too. I don't notice a difference between the two.
I bought a Panasonic PV-GS200 Mini-DV camcorder in 2004. I had purchased a second battery (Energizer) that I used as a back-up, but as I was getting ready for a trip to Orlando, Florida, I wanted to get a hi-capacity battery. I bought the Digital Concepts BP-DU21 battery because it was a pretty good price and it promised over 6 hours of battery life. I figured I would need all the battery life I could get while visiting Universal Studios and Walt Disney World resorts.Now, to be fair, the battery worked fine on the trip. But, after I was back home and not needing to use my hi-capacity battery as often, I only used it a couple more times. After about 4 recharges, it would no-longer hold a charge, so it is now a paperweight.Of course, enough time had passed before it stopped working that the warranty was expired, but as I am on here now looking to purchase an additional battery for another summer vacation, I thought I would extend a warning to fellow consumers looking to do the same. I have heard similar stories from others who bought a third party battery to save some money. As much as I love to save, I am willing to pay the higher price tag for the Panasonic version of same capacity battery; I would rather buy a battery that is going to last.
We have a sharp 32 inch aquos sharp model LC-32D4U. Had it for several years, working great. Then sound just stopped working. First intermittently, then completely silent. Good picture whole time. Found out its a faulty insulation pad on audio output IC2502. If you call Sharp at 1800-BE-SHARP they will get someone to fix it for you for free. The part number needed is PSPAZA663WJKZ. Didnt need receipt, just serial number on back.
I would like to return this product to amazon! It does not fit my lens properly and I have to exert force to make sure it fits on my lens.
Our USB cable was not working to connect our cameras to download pics. I ordered a new one after reading many of the reviews. I contemplated buying a universal one that was much cheaper, but chose to purchase this model that actually goes with our cameras. I am pleased that I did pay a little more, this way I do not have to worry about it causing any problems with our expensive equipment.
I purchased this keyboard after a friend told me it was the only one with the range to be able to use it from his bed in conjunction with his plasma screen. I actually don't even have a plasma screen, but I thought the idea was cool, and someday, when I finally buy one, at least I will be prepared.The mouse is fabulous. I do all my computing from my couch in my living room. I keep the mouse and the keyboard on an arm, I can type in a number of different positions, and I can use the mouse from just about anywhere. I get really annoyed now by mice that require a surface, it is a pain for me after getting used to this mouse.The keyboard needs a little work. I find that on my keyboard (three months old) some of the keys stick, they get pushed in and won't pop back up. I pried one off to repair it, and underneath it has two little criss crossed plastic pieces, so if the keyboard gets bumped (given how it is designed to be used, bumping comes with the territory) they come unconnected in the middle and refuse to pop the key back up. The bonus is they are pretty easy to fix (but after you pay this much for something, it is kind of wrong to have to fix it yourself!). The keyboard also skips letters sometimes, I think maybe that has to do with how fast I type, it just gets behind and skips one or two, so you really have to be reading what you are typing.Other than those things, I have had no problems with this, am happy I bought it, and would definitely recommend it to anyone who spends evenings away from their family locked in their office working on their computer. Set up a computer next to a couch, and do your computer stuff with your family while they watch their shows or play PS-2 or X-Box. This way, your work gets done, and your family doesn't have to feel that they never see you!
This product looks and works great and really cleans up the look of your cabinets while promoting proper airflow where you once had gaps. They also hide wiring and storage at the bottom of your racks, where most spare parts seem to accumulate.
For what this is, it's really a wonderful little machine. I have two problems with it, though. First, it comes with some songs preloaded, and some of those files are actually empty and the player still displays them after I've deleted them from its hard drive. (??) Second, because I use iTunes, and it doesn't support m4a files, I have to convert a lot of my music to mp3 for it, which is time-consuming and doesn't work for protected songs (like anything you bought from Apple). Other than that, though, the controls are fairly intuitive and I like the moving thumb wheel much better than the iPod's touch wheel.
Love my Olevia 27" LCD. I use it as a TV in my bedroom and also doubles as a monitor for my small laptop computer. Also, you can purchase an extended warranty from Olevia! I purchased an additional 3 years (4 years total warranty) for $99! Very satisfied with this product!
I think this is a cute camera but it isn't great. For one thing you can't edit your video on your computer, just play it off of it. You have to take it to get a dvd made.It takes fair to good pictures but remember to hold it the way the welcome screen comes on or your pictures will be upside down.Most digital cameras take better video than this, but this is cheap. So when I dropped it in the mud and it still worked, I didn't mind.For kids, for a fun vacation, for something where you don't need great video, this is a good buy. But if you need better quality, save your money and buy a digital or used video camera.
I always bought Epson cartridges for my Epson printer frommy local Sears store. Then one day Sears eliminated theEpson cartridges with generic substitutions. I decidedto try them out since they were $10 cheaper. This turned outto be a big mistake. I had to constantly use the head-cleaningutility to unclog the nozzles. The print quality was also bad,especially with the color printing. I highly recommend payingmore for the namebrand.
This is an extremely well-made, well-designed little camera case. I bought it for my S95 based on some of the reviews here. To be honest, it's a little bit tight: the camera is snug in its compartment, and it bulges a little with an extra battery, I might have liked it to be a *TINY* bit bigger.... But it's OK. The velcro strap still closes, securing both camera and battery in the case, and it attaches securely to my backpack chest strap, so now my camera can truly always be with me and easily accessible ....Granted, I just got it, but at the moment: Very impressed.
about a month into using the 1gb pair (2x1gb) and all is well. very notable improvement in pc speed and processing from original 1gb. gateway laptop running windows vista. vista seems quite problematic and additional ram is essential. freezing, slow loading, constant need to reboot for the most part gone. crucial installed very easily with 200 pin and correct slot location. computer recognized ram and off we went. 4 stars since only installed for short time.
This box is simple enough to use and works as described to switch between two VGA inputs (one in 1080p, which displays in full resolution), but it does not seem to be adequately shielded against interference. As a result, I experienced an annoying flicker on my HD monitor. My cables are shielded and don't cause this on their own, so I know it was the switch box. The box I received was green as well (noted by some other reviewers), and it had no brand name on the actual item or packaging, so if purchasing, be aware that this item is produced by various companies, and the one you're receiving may not be the same one being reviewed here; it took me long enough to compare switch box reviews, so I was disappointed to see that there's no way to verify the one I ordered on this item's page is indeed the same one that other users are reviewing, especially if "fulfilled by Amazon." For my purposes, I probably wouldn't buy this again, as I was most interested in retaining picture quality.
I have owned other GPS units; however none of them compare to this one. The directions were right on and I was able to pair my LG Chocolate to use the Bluetooth functionality. I highly recommend this product and I will be buying another one for a gift.
These are comfortable, lightweight and sound great! I stuff them in my purse and use them with my iPod.
I don't usually write reviews, but I'm so pleased with this machine that I'm making an exception. I was looking for something to replace my big Bose Wave radio. I relied on that for many years (broke the bank to get it), but it finally gave out. I looked into getting a new one, but they are sooo expensive. I decided to look into a Sony via Amazon, and saw a review that really caught my eye. It was from a very pleased customer who does lectures on classical music and opera and uses one of these portable machines. I'll be forever grateful to that reviewer, because I teach opera appreciation, and this machine is perfect for me! The sound is wonderful, especially with the MegaXpand and the MegaBass buttons on.I have one small complaint, but it's not enough to cost a star--or even half a star. The display is hard to read. It's small and it's dark. However, I simply keep a small flashlight close by and use that when I need it.The machine has an attractive blue glow when it's on. Very nice!The price is reasonable, which is another definate plus.The bottom line is that I'm blissfully happy with this purchase and again, very grateful to the mentioned reviewer as well as to Amazon.
I love this recorder. I owned a Sony Micro-Cassette recorder to log mileages when I crossed state lines in my 18 wheeler (which is better than trying to write them down). But then my dispatcher would call with a purchase order #, or directions, and that info would be recorded in between my next state line. Trying to find my mileages would take a while playing through all the other info. Not so with the Olympus. Everything is filed in different folders. Mileage in A folder. Directions in B folder. P.O's in C. And no hitting stop/play so that I could write my mileage down for one state before the next state was being played back. This thing is wonderful. It has very loud playback if necessary. Easy to use. I can use it in the dark. It's nice to finally drive into the 21st century. Get you one and I'll see you there!
I bought the Tremor S150 because of its neat metallic design and the dual subwoofer drivers (2x21 watts RMS so it's kinda like having 2 subwoofers). The 75 watts RMS system delivers ample power for both game and music. The subwoofer delivers a bass that is deep, rich, and crisp. The satellites can either stay on the desk or be hung on the wall (hangers are included). It's unfortunate that TDK did not include a remote control or any software with this 3-piece system. I got my Tremor S150 from amazon.com, and I think it's money well-spent!
Great product. This is my 3rd one. Just plug everything in and your covered. Several years ago I lost a TV and a Surround Sound Amp to power surges. Sense then I have been building up 3 Home Theater and Computer Systems. At the top of the list for each system is a Belkin surge protector.The area I live in, in Phoenix is prone to power surges, and I have never lost a piece of equipment that was plugged into the Belkins.Belive me, power surges are VERY BAD THINGS. The power surge that killed my old SS Amp caused a BANG to emit from the speakers, that was so loud, my first thought was, someone had fired a weapon outside my bedroom window. But then I smelled the arcid odor of burnt up electronics.Do yourself a favor and plug your valuable electronics into one or more of these surge protectors.
Purchased these headphones for recreational running, bike riding, weight lifting, etc. Great sound quality and fairly comfortable to wear for up to an hour. After an hour, they would start to bother me. Rubber design is malleable and bends, but will not 'snap'. Will bend back into shape if you put them in a gym bag and they get crushed.After two years using 2 - 3 times per week, sound would no longer come into left ear bud, dead silence. Also noticed some rusting around ear buds.Good headphones for two years but broke after two years. For the $, hoped they would last longer. Not sure I would buy again.
I was looking for nice headphones for work, and saw all the great reviews for PortaPros. I also travel with headphones frequently, so something that can fold up is a big plus.The sound from the PortaPro Headphones is excellent, especially for the price. Bass is nice and solid and everything sounds crisp and clean.The problem is that I can only comfortably wear them for about 30 minutes or so before my ears start to hurt. I find I'm frequently readjusting these things, which frequently causes my hair to catch in the top band and actually pull hairs out. That just adds to the unpleasantness and makes me more annoyed when wearing them.If you only wear headphones for short periods, these things are great and I would recommend them, but if you're going to be sitting at your desk at work for 8 hours and want a pair of headphones to wear the whole time, these may not work for you.
Works great for an inexpensive set of speakers. Easy set up. Cool how middle speaker mounts on top of monitor.
I bought this adapter because apple recently switched the firewire ports on their laptops from the 6 pin (400) to the 9 pin (800). I needed to connect a digital camcorder to my computer for editing, and only had the firewire 400 4 pin to 6 pin cord.But with this adapter, I just plugged in the cord into the adapter and the adapter into my computer, and it works perfectly fine (for digital camcorders anyways).Great product, very storage, small, durable plastic, does not wiggle in the port.
I purchased these speakers as my wife and I like to listen to music in the evening time before we go to bed, and also to wake up to music in the morning time. I have several other Bose products and each one of them is unbeatable.I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg on speakers.These speakers make it seem like we have an expensive stereo in our room at a VERY reasonable price.Thanks again, Bose!
I brought two of these with my Visor Deluxe and it has saved my data once already after the Visor's software hung on my and I had to do a hard reset.The module could not be easier to use - one click backup and restore.I was surprised though that backup and restore is &quot;all or nothing&quot; - you can't select what to backup or restore. That means it's really only useful in the case of complete system failure when you have to revert to a previous state.
If this is your first router, I can't recommend it. The CD-ROM was useless and I had to download the newest install software off the internet first. Adjust the settings wirelessly and it's easier. This replaces a dying D-Link router. My signal strength is 80%-100% in most my 1500 sq ft house. That's compared to the 50% or lower signal I had with D-link. MAC filters work well and the software is very configurable. Switch it to a channel that no one used like#11 and you'll get a better signal. No dropouts. My computer to computer network seems faster too. If this is your 2nd or 3rd router and you are used to setting them up, I'd highly recommend it.
I just wanted everyone to know walmart is selling this exact item for under $62. Don't waste your money buying it for $100+ from these current sellers.
I bought the Zen Vision W primarily to download movies to the device and watch them through my regular television or while traveling. It works flawlessly. The screen is gorgeous. I cannot believe the quality for a 4.3 inch display. It's very similar to the PSP.The video quality through the television is much better than I had expected. It looks better than my video iPod. I can see no difference between this and a DVD.The battery life is excellent. I watched a 2.5 hour movie, with some pausing, and still had at least half of the battery life left.The menu is intuitive. It did not take more than a couple of minutes to figure out how to navigate through the menus.My only real complaint is that you apparently cannot have the device plugged into AC power when it is hooked up to the television. It causes the video signal to be scrambled. But given the low battery usage while watching videos, it's not a problem. You could probably watch two full length movies on a single charge of the battery.A complaint I would direct at Amazon is that you cannot transfer rented movies from Unbox to the ZVW (or any other device, for that matter). This is not clearly spelled out when signing up for Unbox.
I have my Panasonic burner for about a year. Now it locks up everytime I want to erase a dvd-ram disk. Also, this unit is not compatible with most dvd-r disks!!! I had to throw away several packages of dvd-r's.Don't buy this thing, choose for Sony instead!Be warned...
This is simple and small vs a full KVM. Works fine with my two linux PC's. Can tap a button on the monitor to toggle the monitor's source. My main complaint is that a double tap of the left 'cntl' key causes this to switch computers. Very annoying when tab browsing. I often trigger the switch accidently when text editing in my Eclipse IDE.
This is a wonderful eyepiece by TeleVue and a mainstay when I'm out viewing!Pros: The eyepiece is very clear, offers very high contrast, no apparent distortion or aberrations, and is a great low-power eyepiece (depending on the focal length of your scope in millimeters divided by your eyepiece focal length in millimeters--typically 300x power is considered max for atmospheric conditions, but be sure to check with your telescope's manufacturer). Although the field is about 50 with this eyepiece, the fact that it has less internal elements than wide-field eyepieces means that objects will be brighter (typically) with a Pl&ouml;ssl like this. I own and use 11mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 32mm Pl&ouml;ssls by TeleVue and they outperform any Pl&ouml;ssl out there. It is definitely worth a bit more to go with a higher-end eyepiece, especially since it is a purchase you'll only make once-- eyepieces don't really wear out if handled properly. :-) I've used this eyepiece for wonderful views of the moon and constellations. I often start out using this eyepiece to locate the object that I'm searching for and then switch to more powerful eyepieces for closer views. However, you can boost it's power with a Barlow, which is what I sometimes do with a TeleVue 3x Barlow, only adding to it's versatility and with no real noticeable loss of brightness. I use this eyepiece often on a Orion XT8 every time I go out viewing and it is simply excellent.Cons: The eye relief on this 32mm is big. I don't wear glasses, but this eyepiece should be useable for those who do. If you do wear glasses, however, generally Pl&ouml;ssls like this may not be right for you and you should probably go with a TeleVue Radian (or similar longer-length eyepieces). The Radians are excellent eyepieces in their own right, but typically run about $180-$250. Other than that, it's hard to think of something that detracts from this eyepiece. It is not a wide-field eyepiece, but then again Pl&ouml;ssls aren't wide field--it's just the nature of their design.Overall: A great low-power eyepiece that everyone needs in their quiver/bag of tricks and one that will blow away most any Pl&ouml;ssl that came with your telescope and probably most Pl&ouml;ssls in the aftermarket. To give you a sense of their value and quality, TeleVue includes a Pl&ouml;ssl with their $3000+ refractors that they sell. :-)Thanks!
I have owned the ES10 for about 3 months now and have yet to have a single problem with it. I rarely write reviews but am so pleased with this product I felt compelled to let others know how good it is. I have yet to make a single coaster. It's everything it was billed to be. Great buy.
I recently misplaced my original cable just in time for the holidays (not a smart move). However, Amazon was here to save the day. I received it in the mail today and my Nikon Coolpix S3100 is charging and working just fine. The end fits in to the camera very well. In case anyone didn't know exactly what their camera is, it took me a second to figure it out because the number is not written on the front of the camera. It just simply says, Coolpix. However, the actual number is to the left of the charging port on the bottom of the camera, for me at least. Hope this helped a little, very happy with this purchase.
Love this grip. Batteries last forever. Looks very cool and makes it fits my hands better. Balances the camera much better with the bigger telephotos. I had one on my D50 and this one is even better. And you cant beat it coming with two batteries, too!
Super product-easy installup and running in a few minutes (reboot required on my computer)just as responsive as a corded mousegood feel in the handsmall enough for travelno ball to gum upgood rangedoesn't interfere with wireless LANvery reasonably pricednice button click/sound and smooth wheel functionquality feel all aroundgood bye lame laptop mouse!
These headphones sound terrific with good base (when positioned correctly) and very good detail and clarity with a decent sound stage. They also provide excellent sound isolation though this makes them unsuitable for some situations (driving, jogging, etc...) where you need to be aware of your environment.If it weren't for the high price and the time it took to learn to insert them correctly (which is an awkward experience for those who have yet to try in-ear headphones with a loop of wire that goes over the ear), I would have given them a 5/5 for soudn quality alone. Unlike some other in-ear headphones, these fit snugly once positioned correctly and will not easily fall out.
This HDMI cable does what an HDMI cable is supposed to do for way WAY less than you can get them for in the store. Don't waste your money; buy this product!
This item will need to be modified before installation.The design seems like it is for older radios.I had to cut and grind/file the insert to install the new radio.I also cut the bottom of the kit because it was crooked with to muchspace below the pocket.Also note: The directions for the installation of the screw mount assy are poor.It can be done... After a couple of attempts and figuring out how to decipher all the different possible pieces and how the pieces are referenced in the directionsOnly then will you be on your way.
The D-link DWL-AG530 wireless adapter is easy to set up. Got 2, the docs are skimpy if you are a wireless novice. Everything worked after setup but you are left with questions. Web site confusing, better FAQ needed for security features. Some screens different from Me v. XP. Product works well. Fast. Customer service from D-link is rude, wanted to finger ISP without listening
I bought this camera after many months of saving up and researching digital SLRs... and I couldn't be more satisfied with my purchase! I'm a professional by no means, but I really love how much functionality is packed into this little guy. The giant LCD display on the back is just awesome--combine that with the 10 MP and it makes this camera a much better purchase than one of the larger, more expensive Canon DSLRs.Also, I was a little nervous before I bought the camera because I read a lot of reviews that talked about the size of the camera being hard to handle. Well, my hands are HUGE (I can palm a basketball) and I have had no problems at all, and I love the fact that it is relatively smaller and easier to carry around than the larger counterparts.Finally, if you are just starting out, then you will be plenty satisfied with the kit lens, which provides some decent range and a nice wide-angle end. If you are waiting to buy the camera because you are trying to save up for the perfect lens, don't! Buy the kit today and then save up and add to your lens collection down the road--you won't be disappointed!
These cans are amazing. I recently got Marshall Majors, which replaced my koss porta pros both amazing headphones, but sadly I listen to music about 13 hours a day and broke those guys down fairly quickly. So, I was in the market for a new pair that wouldn't crackle under pressure and hit every note perfectly. I have yet to be disappointed. I listen to all types of music spanning classical, heavy metal, hip hop to house and trance. They hit every aspect I need. I also play video games. The 3D aspect of the 555's has a great feel to them, especially if your playing Dead Space, they get the job done...The comfort is amazing! I wanted to get something that could last in comfort. Since they surround the area of the head around the ear there's no pressure on the ear. I can't stand taking headphones off that crimp the cartilage, for me comfort is just as important and sound quality.Final: 5/5I'm floored. I'm gonna be getting a headphone amp soon and a better sound card really looking forward to putting these babies to the test!
First I must give praise to Amazon.Com for their great service. I mistakenly ordered the 730 radio thinking that it included a CD player. Customer service corrected my error and I received the correct player 740 CD in just (2) days.This radio is a fantastic! The sound is outstanding, easy to make adjustments to sound quality. I like the Radio Data Service I can check the name of a tune that is being played.The direction's are not the best, but It was easy to figure out.I would have given the 740 CD five star's except for two item's. For me the illuminated numbers are too small to see at night time i.e waking up during the night to check the time and lastly I wish I didn't have to have an antenna setting on top of the radio. However, without it the radio signals are weak I guess it's a matter of your dammed if you do and dammed if you don't.I have no doubts that I will love this radio for a long time.Paul
I bought this clock before, and I'm about to buy it again. I've given the present one some punishment, including throwing it in the wall, and it still works albeit a bit shaky with age and abuse. I think lasting 5 years of use/abuse - thats a testament to its quality.You can have 2 different alarms set. They can go off to either "normal" alarm sounds, or one of radio/3 different nature sounds. The radio quality is also good. You can present 10 different stations if you can remember that many. There's a big snooze button on top so you just whack it if you don't want to wake up. Setting the times and alarms are also user-friendly. No manual required.Overall, great product for a great price.
I have never had an MP3 player and since we live in the middle of nowhere and have no radio reception, it did not occur to me how handy this little device would be!! I use it each morning on dog walks and love it. I am thinking maybe I should have gotten one with more capacity!!I didn't find the DVD that was enclosed very helpful but even with my limited knowledge of all things electronic, I could figure it out!
There are currently only two 4GB SD cards approved by Nikon for use in my D80 (the other is Sandisk). The place I bought my D80 from (Express Camera in New Jersey) sold me an off-brand SD card which, after I had taken about 200 pictures on it, seized up (failed) in my camera. It cost me $450 to have a computer expert get the pictures off that card. After this fiasco, I consulted Nikon, got a list of their approved cards, and bought this Panasonic card. It has worked flawlessly.Note that SD cards larger than 2GB such as this one are "SDHC" which have some drawbacks.First, it is not readable by your normal SD reader (the ones in your printer, on the front of your computer, or the separate ones that plug into a USB port.) It can be downloaded from the camera by plugging the camera into a USB port, but this can be more hassle than popping the card out of your camera and plugging it into your computer. It requires a NEW card reader, which plugs into a USB port in order to read it other than from the camera. The Nikon recommended Sandisk 4GB card is often packaged with a very small SDHC card reader (free in the package). I eventually bought one of those just to get the reader. For this reason, I would recommend the Sandisk over the Panasonic unless you already have the special card reader for SDHC cards.Second, not all digital cameras and devices are compatible with the SDHC cards. Older cameras are not. Be careful to check your device before buying the new 4GB cards to make sure it will work. The Sandisk card I bought with the free reader was from a guy this happened to and he had to sell it very cheaply (bad for him, good for me) on eBay because it was used.I recommend this Panasonic Card with the reservations indicated above.I do not recommend using ExpressCameras because they sold me a card not approved by Nikon at the same time I bought the camera from them. Thus, they knew I would be using the off-brand card in the Nikon camera I bought from them at the same time. Their action cost me $[...] to recover my pictures off the defective card.
Ok everybody, this product was not a good buy for me at all !I strongly encourage you not to buy it because it is very poor quality.Problem # 1 - My uncle gave me a CD with all of the songs that I wanted to put on my Bean. This CD was from the free section on Music Match. We figured it was easier this way because we wouldn`t have to purchase the songs from Sony Connect. The transfer was succesful, but then after about 1-2 months of listening to them, they stopped playing. When I tried to play the songs, the Bean would display a sign saying, "CANNOT PLAY." All of the songs that I had gotten from my uncle would not work. Only the sample songs would play.Problem # 2 - After Problem # 1 had occured, my father called Sony and they said that the bit rate was too low. This was fine with us because it meant that we would just have to get all of my songs from Sony Connect. After we called, my Bean worked only because I had downloaded one of my albums onto it. But still, the buttons wouldn`t work and it would also stop a song over and over while I was trying to listen to it. Unlike other MP3 players, there is no way (that I know of) to ajust the sensitivity on the Bean, so it makes the problem even harder to deal with. So my father printed out the manual to it and we tried to find the answer to the problem. That mission was unsuccessful.Problem # 3 - I haven`t used my Bean in quite a while, but yesterday I decided to charge it up and see if it would work. I took it out of the case it was in and I went to plug it into the computer. To my surprise, it wasn`t plugging in because the built-in plug would not snap into place as it usually does. My father and I have not yet figured out a solution to this problem and we are going to take it back to Sony and see what they can do.Overall, folks, this is a horrible MP3 player because it will give you a lot of problems. The only reason I gave this product 2 stars is because the color and screen are nice and because the sound is pretty good.
They are cheap HDMI cables that work. There is no difference between this and the outrageously priced monster cables. If you need HDMI cables, buy cheap, buy this.
fit perfect and works fine in my 1996 240sx and way cheaper than frys or best buy! shipped fast and works great!
David Lindley's The End of Physics is yet another excellent addition to the growing list of outstanding physics books. Lindley is a long time editor of Science magazine and accomplished author.The book is a lucid and well-written text that provides an overview of recent developments in theoretical physics as well as an examination of what these developments mean. I found the author's discussion of general relativity and inflation to be particularly well handled - better than is often the case in these types of works. Lindley's exception strength, however, is his discussion of contemporary theoretical developments.The quest for a comprehensive "Theory of Everything" has become the Holy Grail of modern physics. The meaning of any such theory, however, has not been the subjected of much popular discussion. Cutting-edge theoretical physics are complex and inundated with esoteric mathematical constructs. These formulations appear to be driven in large part by mathematical expediency rather than empirical evidence; resulting in models seem excessively contrived and ad hoc in nature. Variables appear to be arbitrarily adjusted to account for unwanted variance - leaving something that looks like a modern version of Ptolemy's universal model (a complex intellectual constructs that bare little resemblance to reality).The only shortcoming of the book is its lack of a more direct discussion of philosophical issues pertaining to science. For instance, do mathematical and scientific theories represent reality in some "real" way or are they largely just useful metaphorical constructs. It has been my experience that scientific realism and an associated narrow verificationist view of truth are often unchallenged assumptions of philosophical modernism. Lindley talks around this question; however, a more direct discussion would be instructive. Is science the sole means of acquiring and testing knowledge? Upon examination it appears that we possess a range of logical and moral truths that are not obtained through scientific induction. Regardless of one's view this is an important, and often overlooked, question to ponder.Overall, The End of Physics is an excellent book. It provides a good overview and discussion of modern developments in theoretical physics. I would recommend it to a general audience; however, it may be a bit dense of a starting point for someone with no exposure to quantum theory or cosmology.
Were talking NEGATIVE stars here! RCA, GE and Proscan are all owned by Thomson Electronics which is no more than Thomson Pharmaceuticals, a French drug company that bought those three companies. Thomson seems to know exactly nothing about electronics and less about customer service. I hand-carried a defective DVD unit to a local Authorized Service Center. The runaround began. A part was bad. The part was ordered. The wrong part arrived. Part ordered again. Part arrives broken. Part ordered again. No parts available anywhere in the country for a 5 month old unit. They say they'll send a new unit. More than a month later new one arrives at service center. Outside box is in perfect shape. Inside box is smashed. Unit is tested and found to be non-functional. They put a smashed-up box in a good box and shipped an already broken unit. I haven't yet mentioned that the whole time this was going on I logged literally hundreds and hundreds of minutes of long distance calls to Thomson because they have no 800 number. After two and one half months had gone by altogether since I'd dropped it off, another new unit finally arrived. I took it, unopened, as well as the other one I'd bought back to where I'd bought them and they gave me my money back. I went to Best Buy and bought two Panasonic DVD recorders for 10 bucks less apiece. They've been working flawlessly ever since. NEVER buy ANYTHING from RCA, GE or Proscan! NEVER!! Unless you enjoy banging your head against a brick customer service wall for more than two and a half months. If you read this and you still buy ANYTHING from RCA, GE or Proscan, you DESERVE the screwing Thomson is going to give you. I will dance a jig the day I hear Thomson goes out of business. I hope this review helps to speed that process.
This Nikon Lens is wery sharp and hes a very usefull range for my Nikon D800. Not very heavy or bulky. good price and prompt delivery
I ordered this mouse..It was a "used" product..supposedly in good condition..The ball keeps "slipping"..That is, you roll the ball and nothing happens... That happened to my old mouse exactly like this after years of use!
The sound quality is rather mediocre, tinny and without definition. That's ok, though; it's still more than good enough for kids or background music. What isn't ok, is the fact that these destroy iPods by overcharging them. Ours killed two iPods before we figured out what is happening.If you buy one of these DO NOT leave the iPod in it for too long. There seems to be a problem with the charging circuit on these, and it may overcharge your iPod. The resulting overheating may destroy the screen, if not more, and will definitely damage the battery. As I said, we've had two screens damaged by leaving an iPod charging in one of these, so I'm fairly confident this device is to blame.
I bought this modem because I recently installed Linux (Mandrake 8.0 kernel 2.4.3) on my laptop. Since my laptop had shipped with a Winmodem I needed to find a modem that would work. I read the customer reviews and noticed that one said it installed easily on his Linux system. It does! However, I needed to do two things: 1.) go to Zoom's website. There I found simple installation instructions for Linux in their tech support section and 2.)install a program called &quot;minicom&quot; which was on my Linux installation CD. In all, I think this took me about 10 minutes, including going on the web and printing the instructions! Very simple! The modem functions superbly under Linux!
There have been complaints about the fan noise. On my unit when the fan is going full blast, it sounds about the same as a CD Drive on a Desktop computer. Not terrible but I can see how it may be annoying to some people.The other bad thing about this unit is that it will only accept Sony brand batteries, so if you want a high power battery expect to pay $250-350 instead of about $100.00 for an OEM.What sold me was the high quality LCD display, the best and sharpest one I have seen, even though it does not compare with my desktop CRT.Other than the battery issue, I would give this unit 5 stars.Jim Christensenwww.uwphoto.net
I purchased my new SanDisk Ultra II 256 MB CF card in April for a trip to Italy in May. I filled the card up with pictures (Canon Elf) and all seemed well. I was able to review the pictures on the camera while in Rome fine. When I returned to the States, the CF card was unreadable by any computer. Even a Data Recovery company said it was corrupted beyond recovery. I seem to have lost about 80 pictures of a once in a lifetime trip to Rome Italy. Thanks Sandisk.
After several weeks of researching online in an attempt to find the perfect speakers for my very own home theater, I decided to purchase a pair of these speakers from Axiom's factory outlet for $892 and I am glad I did. These speakers have exceeded my expectations and continue to do so the more I listen to them. I have heard things with these speakers that I have never heard before in any theater.
I am really glad we were able to find an autofeed scanner that double-sides for a reasonable price. We chose this over the Fujitsu Scan Snap because it seemed more solid and I think it takes more papers at a time.I can see why there are many people split between 4 stars and 5 stars. I debated giving it 3, but felt it was a good product, just annoying at times.Here are the CONs that I wish weren't so:- There was no bundled software for all of the growing population of Mac users, including myself. This is ridiculous and crazy! I had to download a free version of VueScan and work around the shareware limitations.- When you put the paper in, it kind of teeters on the feeder "feet" that pulls the papers in. This is a problem because it consistently scans the pages off-kilter. It doesn't feel "right" when you just leave the paper sitting on top of the feeder -- it feels like it's not in correctly or not going to be fed.PROs:- Price- Seems solid (was worried Fujitsu would be flimsy)- Volume is great -- and if you're quick, you can even load in more pages while it is still rendering the last batch, and in VueScan, it will continue to add on to the PDF if you add more papers in time.- Auto document feeder = huge time saver.- Double-sided option = huge time saver.
I've actually lived with both TheBoom v4 and the Plantronics MX500 headsets for a fair amount of time. Here's the apples-to-apples comparison:Comfort: Plantronics winsTheBoom uses a soft rubber ear bud that goes into the outer ear canal, plus a coated moldable "wire" you shape to fit around the top/back of your ear. While the earbud portion is comfortable, the moldable wire becomes very uncomfortable after about 30-45 minutes, and downright painful after one hour. The Plantronics uses a hard egg-shaped ear canal insert that could be more comfortable, although after a minute or so, you pretty much forget it's in there. The soft rubber under/behind-ear harness is quite comfy.Weight: Plantronics winsTheBoom tends to slip out of position fairly often due to its shape and weight (the "sweet spot" as others have called it, is the limited area that your voice will register with the headset, as opposed to being filtered out as ambient sound). The Plantronics, due to a much shorter boom, does not.Inbound sound quality: Even raceIn both cases, you can hear your caller quite easily. Both include an inline control capsule that offers volume up/down/mute, although TheBoom requires you to hold the mute button, unlike the Plantronics unit, where you just toggle the mute off/on, then let go.Outbound sound quality: It depends....Initially, TheBoom seemed to be a great option for me, since during the summer I literally take my office out to the back deck (people used to complain about hearing birds in the background...they'd really be jealous if they realized I was holding conference calls in a bathing suit). Wind wasn't an issue, so no opinion there, but...as time progressed, I began hearing complaints about static, which I attribute to the fact TheBoom cord requires two parts--one that runs from the headset to a connector, and a second that adapts the connector to my cordless office phone's headset jack. Additionally, I often hear complaints that people can't hear me--if TheBoom slips even one iota out of the "sweet spot," your voice is filtered out as ambient noise. Pretty tough to keep the mic exactly where it needs to be, not move around, and pray you've conquered the static and loss of volume. For that reason, I've gone back to the Plantronics unit, which sounds just as good, with greater consistency/reliability. Just means no more conference calls on the deck. (bummer)Construction quality: Plantronics wins (hands down)In under one year, I had to replace the sponge portion on TheBoom's microphone, and am now replacing the soft rubber portion of the ear bud. Given the repeated complaints about static, I must also be sure the connection between the two parts of TheBoom cord is on a solid surface with no one as much as breathing in its direction. The Plantronics has never needed replacement or repair. Its shorter, single cord is ample for reaching between the headset and phone, and allows me to easily jack out if I need to leave the phone behind for a moment, with no major jack in production to get things lined up perfectly again (as is always the case with TheBoom).Cost: Plantronics by farTheBoom is an investment that I've come to regret. The Plantronics unit, on the other hand, could be replaced several times over, if needed (although it's given no indication it's needed any time soon).So what if I have to step indoors for conference calls from now on? Plantronics allows me to function easily the remaining 90% of the time, which is more valuable to me than the birds. Plantronics wins.
This is the absoulte cheapest router i could find, but it works for what i need. Most routers can send a signal 100 yards, 300 feet. I sent a Cat 5 cable to my various ports around the house, and ended up needing a signal booster to get it to 98 yards. I called them and they said that there were problems with this router boosting the signal a full 100 yards, what i had to do was get a switch and put right there, and the switch boosted the signal needed. It was still cheaper than buying the linksys, though, and you can assign all 253 addresses, considering i only have 4.
strong and handy, but the string is a bit short if you are using zoom-tele lenses which tend to double it`s length
It works, and the storage space is huge. However, when somebody said "it's slow", I didn't listen. Now I'm paying for the consequence. I have about 12GB stuff on a 16gb Verbatim USB drive in the same class. I transferred all of the files onto my desktop then tried to transfer that huge file onto my new 32GB new USB drive. This uses a different software for password protection than the one of 16GB. It should, right? Of course the companies keep advance their technology. But this set of files, that usually take less than 20 minutes to be transferred to that 16GB jump drive, were not totally transferred during a period over 2 hours! No wonder it's so inexpensive.Other than that, it works file. If you only want to use it as a compact storage, hardly change anything after it stored on it, I maybe a good deal. But if you want to back up dynamically (I backup manually, don't use backup software), maybe you want to spend more and get one with much higher speed.(This part is added on November 20) I also don't like the "easylock" software. I prefer the old version V-safe100. Although it doesn't allow you to open two V-safe100 device at the same time (which can be annoying), but I can view the folder site by right clicking the folder then open "property", like what I can do with any other folders on my CP. But EasyLock doesn't let me see the size of each individual folder. I've tried different things but it seems there is NO WAY to do that! I backup files manually, and seeing the exact folder side is the only easy way to know that the two folders have identical content.
These speakers are everything and more than I expected!!! Amazon is a great site to order from, they have all been great for me shipping, best prices, and customer service.
This is a really wonderful walkabout lens. Really claims to be exactly what it is. Wonderful first lens for a beginner.
I got this about the same time that I got my iPod, so that I can listen to it while at work, and it's fantastic. The sound quality is good, and it has plastic holders that will hold your iPod in place (there's (I think) four holders in a bag, and all you have to do is get the one that fits your particular model), so, you don't have to worry about your iPod getting knocked off or anything. Plus, it's kinda fun in its sci-fi/robot design. The only thing I would suggest is to watch out for the little pads that are on the end of the legs. One of them fell off when I first took the iWoofer out of the packaging, and it took a while (and another set of eyes) to relocate.
This setup is so simple it's ridiculous. Take the battery powered Motion Detector and a Wireless Transceiver Module (TM751) and you have a complete system for controling lights. Just plug the cord from the lights into the TM751. Now whenever someone walks into my kitchen, the under-cabinet lights turn on. I programmed it to shut them off after 30 minutes. The unit is programmed by a sequence of presses on the two buttons. It's a little tricky but the instructions are clear. Write down the steps because in a year or so you will need to do it again when you replace the batteries.
I already submitted a favorable review. Where did that one go or where is this one to go? It does make a buyer suspicious when requests are duplicated.
Below is what I wrote after the first pair - my 2nd pair broke after only 3 weeks - not worth the hassle to buy these. I bought a pair of Sennheisers which fit in my ears while working out and have not broken in 3 months. I suggest going that way for headphones for working out - v-moda's sound quality is good for the $, but who needs to go through sending headphones back and forth? One of my employees had the same thing happen to him, he bought his at the Apple Store, so he at least was able to return them there. Just not worth it!For the $, these headphones are great - great bass sound without overpowering the highs. It's nice that 3 different sizes of earbuds come with the headphones as well, so more than likely most people will be able to have a good fit. The only problem I have is that the right side went silent about a month and a half after purchasing them. I called them and they got back to me promptly and said to send them back and they'll send me a new pair, so that's what I'm doing and we'll see what happens. Overall, however, a really great headphone for the purchase price.
Unfortunately the reader and the disk that came together do not work. I purchased this disk because I already purchased a 4g disk THAT DID NOT WORK. What a waste of money!!!
Great deal for the price and perfect for a beginner! It fit my Canon S3IS perfectly, it wasn't loose like the other reviewers mentioned earlier.
This is highly useful item for person like me who is on road for a long period of time. Sticks well on the windshield. No issues even if I drive on really bad LA hwys and streets. Holds tight, and easy to mount.
Brand new, out of the box. Received them last week and have tried to use them twice. Each time they sound great for 10 minutes or so and pffft..they go dead. The red light on the transmitter goes out so it's not a defective battery in the headset. I believe someone else had the same problem, but I thought that was just an exception and bought them anyway....Oh well...
I really enjoy the USB CameraMate that comes with the MicroDrive. The software simply views the CameraMate as a physical drive accessible by Windows, so you can drag and drop files easily.The volume of the MicroDrive is simply amazing and I highly recommend it over the CompactFlash counterparts.
This product is used everyday. They have lastedlonger than any set my husband has used before.I would highly recommend this brand and to top it off it wasRe - manufactured.
I've bought this one and works perfectly, but I've changed it for a X-Lander with Aluminium case, wich one is perfect.
I returned this item. The description for this item did NOT specifically say it would not work with a land line phone (like an office phone).
A more experienced star gazer might enjoy this better. I'm a beginner and it doesn't help out.
Pros- Price- SpeedCons- Noisy fan, gigantic AC adspter- Takes forever to boot- Do not even attemp to listen music, the sound quality is awfulFor the money, it's a deal..
CETEK is known for making great chargers. It does what it's supposed to do. Maintains charge when ever I need it to. I use it on a New Porsche 911.
I bought this through Amazon for work. It was much cheaper than my companies contracted rate with a major office supply store. It was in stock and arrived fast. This will be our new go-to spot for the cartridge.As always, the product works exactly as is should. It does what it should.
I purchased this set to add to my Bravia Tv and have attached it to Sony 510 (5.1) channel amplifier along with Sony SS-3000 speakers. The sound quality is good. Looks are matching to Bravia and overlall I am happy with the speakers. I would recommend to go ahead for these small ones. Though the look small but the sound quality is superb.
THIS LITTLE ITEM WORKS GREAT. IT DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS IT WILL DO, AND YOU HAVE THE ADDED CONVIENCE OF HAVING EXTRA USB PORTS. IT IS TRUE BLUE, IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. IT ALSO HAS A LOVELY BLLUE LIGHT. GREAT LITTLE ITEM FOR YOUR LAPTOP.
I have a 20D and just got the Rebel XTi. I was worried about scratching the much larger XTi screen, and thought it would be worth the high price to protect it with this product. In the end, this ended up being the worst accessory I have ever used. I would highly recommend NOT buying this.My reasons:1) The protector makes the screen dimmer in all lighting conditions, harder to see.2) It blocks the CF write light - the light that blinks red when it is writing a picture to the memory card, is now useless.3) You can't see any of the aperature or time value settings unless the shade is flipped up.4) If you need to take a quick picture with the shade up, it's impossible to close the shade quickly. Because the shade is hinged upward (perpendicular to your eye), this resulted in me jamming the plastic screen INTO MY EYE accidentally, whenever I rushed to take a quick (important) picture. It's impossible to take a picture with the shade up if you want to keep your eye. And with the shade down, you don't know your settings (see reason #3 above).5) And finally, the *BIGGEST FLAW* - The OVERLAY BUTTONS that are part of the shade do NOT come into contact with the camera body! Buttons don't work! This is a design flaw - it is attached to the camera only at the very top point, the eyepiece. All of the buttons that it overlays are on the lower right. Since it is hinged at the top, the bottom-right OVERLAY BUTTONS ARE NOT FLUSH AGAINST THE FACTORY BUTTONS. This means you can NOT USE THE DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS (or ISO, AF, WB, and SET). The only way to use the buttons is to push down on the lower right of the shade with high pressure with one hand, while trying to push the buttons with your other hand. I almost dropped the camera doing this.6) The plastic feels cheap, doesn't fit the camera perfectly, and has cheap looking logos all over it.Summary: My screen is safe and covered in shade, but my eye is getting poked out, I am almost dropping the camera while pushing the buttons, and I can't see my Av and Tv settings. I am throwing this away and getting regular CHEAP screen protectors instead.Conclusion: If you really need a pop-up shade for some crazy reason, get the non-professional version - the cheaper one without the horrible buttons.
Withholding a five-star rating because I haven't used this more than a few minutes. However, it charged fine and worked fine on the first attempt.
Just plug it in and it works. It plays well with the other switches at a super price. Quiet, no fan. AND it has lots of blinkin lights. they never seem to stop.
We don't like software cause it has made us loose time with our grandson but it but it sure does keep one occupied. That it does do.
I don't need a professional quality camera, nor a "prosumer" model as I want a camera I can easily put in my fanny pack along with some trail mix and a flashlight and hit the trail or tourist spots. This is a nice relatively small camera that has a powerful 12x zoom. I've attached my pix of a semi taken at regular and 12x to give an idea of the distance you can be from your subject and still take a great picture.I purchased Panasonic's first iteration of this camera, the FZ1, a couple years ago. It was less than 3mp, but that was fine for printing 5x7 (and even up to 8x10). Here's why: the first mark of a good camera is not the megapixel count, but the lens that lets the light in. Four companies make great camera lenses. They are Zeiss, Leica, Nikon and Canon. Nikon and Canon of course make cameras. Certain Sony cameras use Zeiss lenses. Leica makes its own cameras, but Panasonic was able to persuade them to design a set of lenses that Panasonic can use (I imagine in return Panasonic takes care of the digital components and manufacturing for Leica's own series of digital cameras). Although common in video cameras Panasonic was (from what I've read at least) the first to bring image stabilization technology to ordinary digital cameras (despite Canon having developed this for certain of its telephoto L-series lenses and awesome binoculars). Thank goodness! It's vital for zooming as handshake will really spoil many shots.So anyway, as should now be obvious, a buyer's first consideration should be the quality of the lens as that's what lets the light through and permits focusing on the image. Then is image stabilization. Don't leave home without it (in this respect the reviews I've read say you should set the image stabilization feature to only come on when the picture is being taken rather than keeping it always on). Only after those two features should you think about megapixels. That's why I was perfectly happy having my FZ1 even though it only had 2.1 megapixels. The wonderful Leica lens let in plenty of light and color even at zoom and macro. (TIP: if you're planning to print at 5x7, you can set your image resolution to only 3-4 megapixels rather than the full 6 megapixels and that will allow you to take more pix on the same size memory card while still getting enough resolution in almost all instances to print excellently for 5x7 and more than enough for e-mail or a webpage.)What I didn't like about the FZ1, however, was the poor quality of the video. That's why when I read that Panasonic had doubled the video quality in the FZ7 and the TZ1 I went and bought a new camera. First I bought the TZ1 as it's even smaller than the FZ1 and it can fit in an off the shelf camera case, but it's only 10x and I just wanted 12x. Now I've got what I want. Hurrah!In addition to what is now really great Quicktime video (only $30 to download the Quicktime editor from Apple so you can stitch together video segments), you can now select the aspect ratio to either the usual format (4:3) or a panorama format (16:9). Hurrah again!It's also got a much larger LCD screen so it's much easier to frame shots than it was before.There's more I could write about the great stuff, but this should suffice. Here's what I feel there is to not like for the average person. First, there's still no good camera case for this camera. It's absolutely shocking to me that the only case I've seen from Panasonic is one in which you stuff the camera in sideways (this is a really easy to fix screwup and they should probably hire Lowe to design a nice camera bag for this). I don't mind putting this camera in my fanny pack (I've done it for almost 2 years with the FZ1 without incident) but I would spend the money for a nice case that fit snugly so Panasonic is just leaving money on the table by not doing so.Second, I don't understand why I can't zoom in and out when taking video. The TZ1 will do this so why not the FZ7?Third, in low light you will get grainier pictures than you might with some other cameras. If you're planning on taking mostly interior night club shots you'll definitely want a different camera (a "prosumer" or better that you can add a more powerful flash to). For me, not a problem. For you, maybe.
The product was delivered on time, but was non-functional out of the box.What was worst, was that it was around the holidays, and I was unable to get to it right away.By the time I went to install it, and found that it did not work; I was unable to exchange it.Would have accepted a lesser product of the same design, that worked.
This little ditty changed my life. I now have a wireless keyboard and mouse thanks to this adapter, and I can partner my Mac with my cell phone, too. Makes my Mac even more of a dream to use. I have had absolutely no trouble with this product.
This model is much better than the previous model. Works great.It even has instructions attached to the cables.If you are using Belkin iPod cup in the car then this new model will not fit thru the opening. The previous model did.
This works very well with my Panasonic KX-TS105B Corded Speakerphone (Black). People on the other end say I sound much better than when I'm on the speakerphone.This will also work with a cellphone.
I really do love this camera, yet, there are a few drawbacks, that I would have liked to know prior to purchasing:1) It does take time to initialize and finalize discs (and must be plugged in and NOT MOVED to do so) which isn't horrible, but somewhat annoying.2) Another drawback is the battery life which is pretty short... although it lasts about as long as the 30 min. discs.3) On the side of the camera is just says DVD R/RW, but you must buy the -R and -RW discs as the +R and +RW don't work (learned after buying 5 discs at Wal-Mart for [...].) I assumed either would work since the camera doesn't specify either on the side.4) Another thing that is odd is that the camera says it's 4.0 megapixels, and all of the reviews and manufacturers descriptions says it's 4.3 MP??? I'm sure it doesn't make much difference, but it is a bit misleading.5) I also have a total of 4 DVD players in my house, and only one will play these little discs... and after I burned it to a regular size DVD, only one played that, but it was a different DVD player, so go figure???All in all, though, I really do like this camera. I love the still pics it takes and I love the sound quality which is in stereo!!! It sounds so good on surround sound! There are lots of neat features on this camera and with the software... I made a little Halloween video and added titles and fades and such and made it look "old". If you'd like to see it here is the link... it's fairly short, but I got lots of compliments on it, and I'm no camera expert!!! [...]Just copy and paste the link if you'd like to see what you can do with this package!
I ordered this case becuse it wsa inexpensive. I was expecting a flimsy case that wouldnt stand up to the abuse i was about to inflict. What I got was a case that could withstand everything I i could have hoped for.
While Timex watches are great there alarm clocks are frustrating. An alarm clock should at minimum be able to be set easily and quickly. This one isn't exceptionally hard to set, but it takes to long. There are only two buttons used to change the time, one for going a minute forward and one for going a minute back. When you press the button it ticks along slowly then speeds up, so if you wanted to set your alarm for an hour earlier then it takes about 45-50 seconds. Such a simple task shouldn't take so long at the tune of thirty dollars. Also, the nature sounds are awful. But on a positive note, being able to break your alarms up into weekdays, weekends, and daily is useful.
There is nothing in the market to beat the Ipod. I tried a Nomad Jukebox, before I bought my ipod (15gb - Windows firewire). Nothing better than it. I have most the songs loaded from my Comp and it works like a charm. This is the best mp3 player I ever had. could have /should have bought the 30Gig one...but i am really happy with the space on the this one.
Here is what I thought was a great buy on a LCD Televison. It had great picture quality and no glare which we really enjoy until it quit working after only 4 1/2 months. Then its true colors came out. 1st it took three calls to Hitachi to get them to send the authorization to work on the TV. Then it took about a week and a half to get parts. Then the parts proved to be defective. Next it took another week to get replacement parts. So after 3 1/2 weeks I thought I finally had a TV again, but when we got it home and turned it on whenever you tried to turn the volume up it turned the TV off. So back to the shop it went. It has now been there for a month and is still not ready. I called Hitachi and got no help from them at all. No telling when I will get to watch this TV again. Think twice about buying a Hitachi!!!
Now, just to start off. This computer wasn't for me. I already have a few computers better then this one that i built myself. However, my cousins (ages 8/12/13/4) needed to learn on a good computer. And i wanted them to use a company made computer. Since this is the computer ive seen all the local schools buying. I decided to check it out. It was a well worth buying. They easily handled it. The only problem was sometimes when the computer crashes (which is rarely). I'll restart it and it says my password is incorrect. However i reboot and it runs fine. The sixty gigabytes let my cousins install anything they wan't on these. I bought 2. I also bought a compaq laptop for the older of the four since he travels alot. He enjoys it. This compaq computer, allows almsot any installation. It definitly defeats my cousin's old computers i got them from a auction which ran at 7gb and 500mHZ. They really learn from these machines. It is a true buy to old/new users alike.
love the shape and size of itis not too small not too big and nice to holdgood buy
Pros:Great signal perfomanceGood life bateryGood volumen of earspeakerCons:Heavy*Be sure of the color phone because i'm purchased black but when i'open the box........surprise! RED PHONE!
This camera made it to Oprah's 2003 Favorite Things List. That prompted me to take a look at it, and I was really impressed! We ended up buying it, and we're so glad that we did. Wow, what a great video-camera! It's compact, quiet, and very easy to use. We were able to set it up & record without even opening the instruction manual. The playback quality on the LCD screen is amazing, and the sound quality is near-perfect. I'm so happy with this camera. I highly recommend it for its ease of use, light & comfortable size, and the simplicity of recording directly onto a dvd. No more copying from small tapes to larger VHS tapes for me! That was such a frustrating experience and the editing quality was horrible.I'm really pleased that I'll be able to share video of my daughter with friends and family who have dvd players, or video viewing capability on their computers.FOLLOW-UP: We took this camcorder to Sea World and the footage was excellent. It was nice not to have to lug around a heavy piece of equipment while trying to transport a toddler, stroller, etc. Once we got home, I put together a 5 minute edited video using the ImageMixer software from Sony (included when we purchased the camera). Wow, it was so user-friendly! I added some of my own music to it, as well as some text to some scenes. Then we burned the edited project to a simple, inexpensive CD-R instead of DVD-R, for family/friends to view on their computers. I checked, and many in-home computers have some sort of video viewing software such as Windows Media Player, or another compatible program.
Super fast delivery and the first item I've seen on Amazon that cost a penny!!!
The antenna assembles easily and attaches to a mast easily. It works great without a preamp.
We added to our collection of Nikkor lenses and the 70-300mm, this is our first with the VR feature. Having been shooting pictures in a fairly serious manor for the last 45 years, mostly sports and outdoor wildlife. I have seen a lot of equipment and changes to the Industry. In my opinion, this is the best lens I have used. It is almost impossible to hand hold a long lens and get any degree of proper clarity but the VR feature helps greatly.
I really thought this item would have been alot better.The sound was very distorted @ a loud volume.No bass what so ever,it was not very loud either.My advice to anyone purchasing this item is,do not buy it if you like clear sounding and loud bass music,it is not for you.Looks are deceiving in this case.However,Amazon is still a great place to buy,cheap and fast delivery,just don't recommend this item for users that like a clear sound.
Overall, this drive is very good and I have had no problems with it after returning the first one received from Amazon. The first drive had a horrible, grinding sound every time I wrote or retrieved data from it. I returned that one to Amazon (excellent return policy..its why I buy from Amazon) and the replacement has been running quietly for 3 months now.
The device only had 1 GB of working memory rather than the 2 it was supposed to have. I emailed RCA tech support (there is no number available to call). I received an automated reply that they would get back to me in 24 hours. 5 days later they still had not replied, so I sent it back to Amazon. Amazon was very customer friendly about it.
It took a few times to program all of the features i want to work. But with any remote that you setup you have to find out the things you like and things you need to fix and then reprogram it. I would say i had everything the way that I wanted it within 2 hours. It controls my Samsung DLP HDTV, the Time Warner HD receiver, my Tivo series 2, My Aiwa 5.1 surround sound stereo system (from 1997), and my Toshiba DVD player. Everything is so simple now. I have friends come over to watch HD programming (sometimes when i am at work) and it was hard to teach them how to work the 5 remotes i had. Now this remote is all they need. It makes it so easy. I showed them the activity button and they are labeled "Watch HDTV, Tivo, DVD, PC, PS2" So all they have to do is to press watch HDTV and everything is turned on for them and set to the correct input. All they have to do is put in the channel. No joke, this has made life so much easier for anyone who didn't know how to use my entertainment center. It has made it easier for me too. I put away the 5 remotes and haven't touched them for over a month now.I have just had this remote for just over a month and have not experienced any of the problems listed on other ratings (battery, and never charging). I am hoping that wont be a problem I will have. Most people rate the screen as bad. I agree to some degree. It displays the menu and text. If you have a hard time reading the display try changing the viewing mode to larger font. It doesn't make it huge, but it does spread things out a little bit, so it isn't as cramped anymore. Personal Pictures aren't the best (but keep in mind that this isn't a photo viewer, its a remote). I decided not to put personal pictures on the remote because it just didn't look great but i am not going to hold that against the rating.It is a great product that fits the hands well and operates all of my entertainment center items. I give it a 4.5.
These printed nicely and ironed on nicer than other iron on papers I've tried in the past. But, when the shirts were washed, the pictures I ironed on cracked.
I've been using those headphones for about 6 years now in my studio. Still love monitoring on them. Flat and detailed sound that matches my Genelec monitors. I would strongly recommend them. I'm going to buy another pair or two just in case. For around $50 it is a steal.
I recently purchased this radio from amazon.com because I wanted a CB for road trips/caravans. I did a lot of looking before I bought one and I decided on the Uniden PC68LWT, because of the price and features i.e. RF gain, WX receive, WX alert, NB, DSC.... The radio is not real fancy, but has enough features to make operating pleasurable. The NB works good at removing electric fence and engine noise too. I am an amateur radio operator and have to say I was really impressed with the receiver sensitivity compared against high end HF radios (note: I don't illegally operate on 11m with ham radios). Yes it is not a SSB radio, but I don't really care a whole lot about 11m SSB anyway. if I want to work DX then I can get on the HF ham bands. For the money and features I would say that the Uniden PC68LTW is a very good buy.73,Sam
this allowed me to connect an older HP printer to a USB port on a new computer. Price was unbelievable and Amazon partner, Eforce City was excellent.
I really wanted to have my ipod in the car for my commute to and from work. After returning one that only played in a certain spot in the back seat, hearing static and wires across the car I returned it. I researched on the computer some reviews and found this seemed to be the one to get. I ordered it not expecting that much of a difference, only saw this was wireless and it was a nice cradle and no batteries like my other one. Well, to my SURPRISE, this turned out to be EXCELLENT and half the price of my first choice which was everything this is not. I strongly recommend this wireless fm transmitter. No Static, No Wires and plays clear as if it was built into my car.
I've had at least 5 pairs of these headphones. They have great bass and very good sound quality for the price. They're geared towards listeners of bass heavy music - if you're a rap fan you'll absolutely love these.There is one problem though. As I mentioned before, I've gone through 5+ pairs of these headphones. The build quality is absolutely horrendous. I count myself lucky to keep a pair intact for 2 months. The only reason I keep buying them is the price; I pick up a pair for a few bucks every time I'm in between pairs of higher-end headphones. My most recent pair lasted a whopping two weeks before the plastic casing on one of the earbuds split apart. After that happens I can usually keep them together for another week or two before the wires break.If they could do something, anything, to up the durability of these headphones they would be incredible. For now I grudgingly give them only 3 stars.
I bought a D-link wireless router and wireless cards. I worked on this for two days and had no success. Could not get them to work so I returned them. Ordered This router and 2 wireless USB adapters from Linksys. Plugged them in and they worked. No muss, No Fuss!
This is the second cdx-757mx that i've owned. The last one was several years ago, and I went with a different brand due to some problems. The newer 757's are greatly improved over the ones from a few years past. Sound quality is very good. It still doesn't like Variable Bitrate (VBR) MP3's, or ID3v2 tags, but both problems are less prevalent than before. It will play 192VBR files ("alt-preset-standart" is what I was using) but has occasional glitches due to the bitrate shifts. I'm currently playing 224CBR files and it does not glitch at all, and sounds extremely clear. I'm running this with the old school Sony ES stuff (cdx-c90 + xdp-210eq) powerful amps and good speakers (Dynaudio, DLS, Seas). With the old (pre-MP3) unilink headunit, I cannot see the MP3 tags; but it does show the file name (ISO 9660 level 2 gives you 31 characters for the filename, which the unit seems able to show). There is one problem when displaying the folder name: with the old headunit it incorrectly shows the first folder on the disk, instead of the folder the current song is in.(Note: ID3v2 tags are the unlimited-length ones that live at the front of the MP3 file, as opposed to the standard ID3v1 tags that reside in the last 128 bytes of the file). If you remove the v2 tags, the unit will play the MP3 files just like CD tracks; if you have v2 tags, it pauses before it plays the track while it searches for the start of the music.All-in-all I think this is a very good player, with a fine (but not perfect) MP3 codec. Currently it's the choice if you have a unilink headunit.
Sound is excellent. Its great for a workout .... holds about 2 hours of music. Good reception of FM. 4-5 Hours battery life.
I purchased this radio recently and had to return it as the weather band did not work. I received the replacement radio and found the same problem along with the fact that the flashlight did not fuction. I live close to the Weather station repeater and receive a strong signal on my other units. I rasied the antenna, shortened it, etc. ran it off the batteries, crank to no avail. It is pretty scary considering this unit has the NOAA alert built in. I have sent an email to GPX regarding this and am awaiting a reply. Honestly, I may have received a bad unit from a batch; however, I do not know how that could be. In any case, I would not recommend this radio, especially if you are depending on weather alerts or reports. Oh, yeah, the back-lit display does not work with the crank batteries, only with the 6 AA batteries you must install. Way to go GPX, another fine product...........
Except for the little locking switch, the thing has no moving parts, so what could go wrong?! Plenty, I suppose, but I just shot 870 pictures on a vacation drive -- some of it in 120-degree desert temps -- and they all transferred glitchlessly. It comes with a solid carrying case for your old backup card (which probably had none). I suggest the same company's ImageMate 5-in-1 Reader; fast and simple transfers; and like the card itself, often with instant rebates.
I got this player as a gift in April. It was fantastic until the beginning of December, when it wouldn't turn on. After trying to turn it on about ten times it finally worked, but never again. Now it doesn't come on at all. I sent and e-mail to the company for advice. They recommended some procedures that didn't help. Now they say that it needs to be returned to them for service, at a minimum of a $25 fee for labor, plus postage. I think that this type of product should last for more than 8 or 9 months and if it doesn't the company should fix it for free. The guarantee is for one year, but labor is only covered for 3 months. I'm not sure that it is worth spending the $25 when models with more memory are now available at lower prices than was spent on this. Now I will look for a different brand.
above our expectations - gave this as a gift to 14 yr old musical kid,he is loving it! durable, great sound, came as promised.
Not XP x64 compatible. Not XP SP3 compatible. Spent 4 hours online with Sony Techs to be told it was Microsoft's fault that their product was a failure. Bottom line, if you are running xp sp2 or vista 32bit it might be worth it (i wouldn't know). Anything else save your money and buy a guitar, at least it will play when you want it to.
I recieved this flash diffuser last week. Although I have had limited use of it, with my nikon sb-600, it has already made a great deal of difference. Red eye is completely gone from photos. Especially those of my dog. I love the overall look of photgraphs taken indoors now. Softer more even light. There are many better products out on the market or on the web, but many of these cost some much more than this product. You can't beat the overall result for the money. I am pleased with my purchase and more importantly with the look of my photographs. If you have the money then invest in better. If your on a buget then I think this may work for you.
It's a lot bigger than I expected, but, so far I think it will exceed my expectations. Would buy another.
I was pleased with this product. It worked as advertised.
I've had experience with these sorts of frames by other manufacturers in the past - and it was not enjoyable. This one is a clear exception. The ability to dump pre-organized photos onto the frame via USB cable from your computer, couldn't be easier. And once there - this frame offers the ability to select multiple photos and delete them through the frame, instead of the cumbesome one-at-a-time or ALL delete functions on other frames. The image quality is great - and the big test: the grandparents figured out how to use it!
This LCD TV replaced a CRT TV with a smaller screen and it has a lots smaller footprint. Picture clarity and ease of controls is great. Good viewing angle and excellent features.
Shock and horror was my conclusion after reading the countless reviews from previous flatbed scanner purchasers who bought from Canon, Epson, HP and others. How could my limited computer skills possibly solve the described problems, I wondered? Being extra cautious, I resolved to buy from Amazon, who promised a 30-day refund policy.Based on total satisfaction with my Canon Powershot S50 camera and my Canon i960 photo printer, I chose the LiDE 600F scanner, which seemed to have fewer negative reviews. And a wise choice it proved to be.Connection of the single USB cable and software installation were a breeze, yielding excellent printed scans in less than a half hour. The installation wizard handled the chores perfectly on my Dell E520 with Windows XP Media Edition. My sympathies go out to anyone with installation problems who didn't buy an LiDE 600F.Then there is the extremely clever ultra-thin case design. The cover handles single sheets or a stack of pages and objects up to about one inch thick, or it folds back to accommodate books and magazines. Alternatively, the stand-up bracket permits operation of the scanner in a nearly vertical position to conserve desktop space.The equally clever software is well suited to simple push button scanning and copying for dummies, as well as advanced modes for a variety of selectable image enhancements. For me, its biggest plus is the ability to launch a scan with Photoshop (File>Import) and have the scan returned directly to a Photoshop canvas for editing or filing (an unadvertised but most pleasant bonus).The machine's only apparent shortcoming is its inability to handle mounted 35 mm transparencies.Coupling all this with the excellent scan quality and speed for printed pages and 35 mm negatives, the LiDE 600F has proven to be a dream machine, far exceeding my pre-purchase expectations and hopes for a successful scanner experience. It's hard to imagine anyone being disappointed with the LiDE 600F, provided you don't need to scan 35 mm slides or large volumes of negatives. Thanks, Canon, you got it right this time.
Seriously, when I first saw them in Staples, without a display model, the box shoved into a corner, and the incredibly decent price tag, I was skeptical. But this purchase turned out to be simply awesome.Really, though, these speakers are not meant to... project, I guess you could say. Turning the volume up too high results in some distortion. So really, these are meant for private listening from just several feet away.Desktop speakers, basically. That's their intent, so keep that in mind.The quality, though, is simply amazing. Very clear and crisp. And the woofer has a separate volume control next to the master volume on the right speaker.The design is really nice. It's sleak and stylish, but still very subtle. I particularly like the bright blue LEDs on the tops of the base of each speaker. They really stand out in the dark.The woofer is perfect for the size of its speakers, and it's small enough that it doesn't take up too much room.However, a generous price tag often comes with some flaw that makes up for it. This is no exception. These speakers are so cheap because there's somewhat of a lack in magnetic shielding in the woofer, enough to warrant a warning label. Basically it's meant to go under your desk, away from your tower, CDs, etc. Really, though, I had mine sitting right on top of my desk near pretty much everything it could've damaged, even with CDs piled on top of it, for months before I even noticed the warning label. Nothing ever got damaged.They've got some life in them too. I've had these for over two years and they're still playing strong and clear.In short, they're outstanding for their price, and the woofer's supposed lack in magnetic shielding is certainly acceptable if you use a little care.
You wouldn't want a 1.4D, unless you are shooting in a cave. I don't.I often find myself scrapping shots I take with this piece of art, when I shoot at 1.8, having to bump up to 2.2 or 2.5 at the minimum.The rendering of colors, sharpness, blurring of background that this lens provides are mind boggling, for me. If you hit the sweetspot of the perfect aperture, ISO, WB and shutter speed, you will be left drooling at your own amazing photographic skills :)I was hoping to use this for portrait but more often than not I find myself reaching for the 18-55 lens, because of the 1.5 multiplication factor. If you are far enough, you could still zoom/crop your images for very decent portraits.
The straps are good for heavy or bulky camera gear. They are way too massive for the smaller digital cameras, i.e. Olympus Camedia and Canon IS2.
Didn't trust generic batteries when my Laptop is involved...too many reported fires. Replacement battery works as expected from Toshiba.Laptop is mobile only 25% of usage time, so we will purge the battery at least monthly to ensure longer lifespan.
I am using an iMac DV SE 500 MHz with 1 GB memory (firewire). Out of about 60 CD's, I have ruined about 7. This is my first CD burner, so I don't have a lot to compare with. I do know when burning music CD's, if I try to burn above a 2x speed, I will get a disc error everytime, unless I burn direct from the computer hard disk, then I can get a better speed. Data CD's are faster. I usually use simulation mode first, and then burn the disc, thus saving CD's, but it takes twice as long to burn a disc. I also have a lot of trouble with the burner stopping during a burn, which requires an abort. Then the only way to get it going again, is to unplug the cabel from the computer and disconnect the power supply, then replug everything. Also, I hate the manual disc eject, which is on the bottom of the unit. The hook-ups on the burner are hard to use too, as they are hard to line up right. Even though the preditor is a beautiful little burner, I really wish I'd bought a different kind.
The last MS Ergo 4000 keyboard finally started to wear out (the space bar specifically) after 6 years of constant use - ordered a new one without a second thought. Although this is no longer my primary keyboard, those honors go to the mechanical ergonomic Ergo-Kinesis, I still have it at the desk.
I've owned several MP3 players over the years, and this one is by far the best. It sounds excellent, it's very easy to use, it has decent battery life, and did I mention it sounds excellent! The display doesn't have a picture background, which is fine with me since I got it to listen to and not to look at. It sounds so very nice! I highly recommend this one.
This is a great little USB hub. It worked very well for me for quite some time and in fact still does work without any problems. The one potential problem is that the plug is starting to pull off the end of the little USB wire that connects the hub to the computer. When it finally does break this thing will be dead. I've had it and used it hard for the past 18mo - 2 years so the failure isn't the end of the world.Even though it is great for portability I've found that I like using it at my desk. Because it comes with an AC adapter it's a great way to handle higher drawl USB devices that often come with a second USB cable that is just for power.
This product arrived in a flat cardboard envelope with no padding which caused me some concern but it works fine. I had some trouble getting it to connect to my wireless network because it kept saying that the network required a password and I was using my "password" instead of my "pass key" (which is a 26 character WEP key). Once I put in the 26 character key it worked immediately. Only problem is that whenever I turn the Airport off I need to reenter the 26 character key when I turn it back on - doesn't seem to be any way to save the key so it is available automatically. I'm new to this device so it could be a case of "user headspace".
My mother who is completely non-technical loved this product for being able to view my digital pictures. My parents were really enjoying it, when it just stopped working one day.We shipped it. A week after our tracking showed it was received, we received confirmation that they received it and that it would take THREE TO FOUR WEEKS just to assess the problem.Meanwhile,the expensive subscription to the service ticks away with no compensation for their faulty product.Customer support is the #1 downfall of this product by far!
Very soft leather case with magnetic closer . It is exactly what I wanted. Very classy looking
When I first bought this camera I thought I had made a mistake. I was in Hawaii going snorkeling and I took some pictures of some fish. The fish were beautiful and the colors were vibrant. Thats exactly how my pictures turned out, full of color and detail.This is a really great buy. You get alot for your money! Happy Shooting
I got this product to use at work instead of headphones with my ipod. It worked really well for the first couple of weeks and now it sounds like I blew the speakers though I never turned it up loud enough to do that. Not to happy and I wasted $ on this one instead of getting a more expensive, yet nicer one!
This is my 3rd Sirius radio. I love Sirius radio, I hate the SV1. The FM modulator is weak to worthless. I have to actually hold the unit on my car stereo for it to work, and even then it sounds like a 1950's AM radio. I called Sirius and waited on the phone for over 2 hours to find out the product sucks and they'll send me a new one. The problem? The new one is worthless too. I have searched the internet for info on this unit. There pages and pages of frustrated SV1 owners out there. Just check your favorite search engine. The only solution so far is to take a cell phone handsfree mic and plug it into the FM out slot. Then take the cell phone mic and wrap the cord around the Sirius antenna. This actually works. Unfortunately you now have 3 wires hanging out of your unit and in the middle of your dash/ or front seat etc. Even with this B.S. fix the unit still sounds like a tin can.Buy the Sirius Playmate it is fantastic. The SV1 is a piece of JUNK!!!!
In May my dad bought me a Mac Book Pro for my birthday. I was a little wary at first never having really used a Mac before, but today I can easily say that I'm happy with it. I'm not particularly computer savvy (and I won't pretend otherwise) so the computer is more than likely capable of far more than I use it for, but it does everything I want very well. Perhaps my favorite thing is the quick start up time, from turning my computer on it literally takes less than half a minute to get full speed. My only real complaint or observation is that the area just above the keyboard can get very hot with extended use. Great laptop.
I'm a nursing student, and have a lot of heavy books. This backpack has a lot of space for everything I need to carry.
SPC RBC 32 replacement battery cartridge #32 was exact duplicate of original battery and installed with minimal effort. Works perfectly.
product not so good but the seller was super nice & tried to help as much as possible. he did everything in his power to make me satisfied with the product but the product didn't work. ={ the charger part of the item works on iPod touches but not always on iPhones. the fm transmitting part didn't work. you cant hear the words. you only hear a back beat & even that is very fuzzy. you can only hear the words if the song has no beat & it is just spoken word.
I've had this modem/router for nearly 5 years, and its performance is very good. It has had intermittent problems with maintaining signal which required "rebooting" (i.e. disconnecting the power) on some occasions, but for the most part it is very reliable. It is able to detect many other neighborhood networks - not that it matters, since all these networks are secured.My only complaint is that it only supports the inferior WEP encryption. WPA2 is not possible with this model.
This is my third SHARP 2630 calculator in 8 years--they are all still working and we work them hard as a CPA firm. Outstanding value and worth the $$.
I had the oppertunity to try these out earlier. I must say, they're surprisingly good. They do sound a bit hollow (keep in mind I am comparing these to Westone UM2s that cost over 10 times the price), with a bit too much bass... but for the cost they are wonderful. The sound isolation is also quite nice as well. I like how it doesn't completely nullify sound, making it a lot easier to walk traffic filled streets without getting run over yet not having to hear a painful tire screech. Overall an excellent headphone if you're not planning on spending a lot of money on high end audio. However... I do find the cord to be a bit long for portable use.
I purchased the Ice>link plus for my '03 MINI Cooper.There are two ways it can be connected(different hardware for each option): Directly to the back of the head unit (needs to be purchased directly from Dension) and into the plug intended for the factory optional CD Changer which is behind the right rear access panel in the boot. The first method requires removing the console pillars and the head unit but the wiring is compact and only needs to be run a short distance. The connection in place of the CD Changer is easier but requires you to hide the wire from front to back. I got the CD Changer connection and had it connected (without hiding the cable) in three minutes. I used it this way until the weekend when I had time to run the cable behind the right rear panel, under the sill and into the glove compartment.I can control things from the multi-function-steering wheel but I don't have the ID3 tags showing on my radio screen. I gather from the Northamericanmotoring site this is because enabling text doesn't work with pre-'05 head units.I'm very happy with the Ice>link as none of the "FM" iPod devices would consistently work and the sound from them when they did was awful. The sound is a good as playing cd's directly on the stereo.
This is a great toy! I purchased it for my teenage son last Christmas - 2004. It worked for 4 months and has not worked since. It was great while it lasted.
I bought it to have more light power for night pictures. It has a zoom feature to adjust the flash to your camera zoom avoiding to "over light" your shots that works great. Battery consumption and time to charge are in the money.
I have a background in pro audio and used to sell these back when they were way more expensive. Now as a professional photographer, this is the ONLY brand that I trust to do my DVD-R gold disc archives of my work. Research this brand on the internet and you will see why it's the only brand out there that deserves your trust. I also VERY VERY VERY rarely burn a bad disc or "coaster" with this brand.
If you have 100's of old slides like I do, this is just what you need. Nothing fancy but it does the trick
this product is called 62-72mm step up ring.but when it arrived, it's actually for putting a 62 millimeter filter onto a 72mm lens, NOT for putting a 72mm filter onto a 62mm lens as the name would imply.
The memory works excellent, i install it without problems and until now the computer is working great
These alpine's are very affordable, excellent speakers that anyone can enjoy. The highs are where these speakers shine, when they're given their RMS. I run two of them with 40 watts to each speaker and I think for the money these sound excellent.
I was highly anticipating the arrival of my Archos 605! But after using the device for 1 week, I returned it. Here's why:1. It is PAINFUL to charge this unit. It took me a whomping 6-9hrs via USB cable to PC to fully charge this thing. (BTW, no battery level indicator when charging) :(2. Poor battery life. At max charge, I got only 4hrs 20 minutes worth of Video usuage. Way below what they advertise.3. I can deal with #1 & #2 but the real kicker as to why I returned it: You CAN NOT view video content and charge this unit at the same time. Reason is, USB limits power to 5vt, 500mA. Simply stated, 500mA is not enough juice for the Archos 605.So you're left with having to buy an external power supply for a poorly designed PMP. Archos should have supplied one! More money out of your pocket...4. A la cart plugins? After spending $330 on this thing, it seems like every button you press on the Archos directs you to buy a plugin; $20 or $30 here and there really starts to add up! The sad thing is that all these plugins are already loaded on the unit! You are just paying to get the key to unlock them.5. Poor technical support. They outsource!On to the Pros, this thing does have some.1. An AWESOME screen. The resolution was great! I was very happy watching videos and viewing photos.2. Touchscreen! Very nice and I found it very easy to navigate.3. Supported video formats like AVI!The Archos 605 WiFi had sooooo much potential but it fell short. Battery charge time, battery life, a la cart plugins really start to outweigh all the benefits. It did for me.If you really want to MAX the capabilities of this unit, be ready to pay an additional $100-$200 for plugins, external power, DVR. Too steep for me!
My 9 daughter has played the game over and over since we got it two Xmas's ago. She only plays with it sporadically now but still enjoys it.
Good product and very fast services. I have not get chance to use it yet. will send another report after the holidays.
Had a GE model in the kitchen for years - it was much thinner and had a very convenient light but the quality was lacking. First the cd player stopped working, the buttons wore 'thin' and by the end only the radio and light remained.This has several nice features including a 3 cd changer and abilit to plug in an MP3 which is a wonderful addition to expan the music collection. Several presets plus a much more usable remote control round out this offering to make it far superior to the older GE model. The only two deficiencies are the reception does not seem as good as the older GE (this is located in exactly the same place) and rather miss the light. Outside of those two minor issues, this is a far superior unit.Makes light work of cooking - put on your favorite music, tune in to your favorite news or simply listen to a class while cooking or cleaning. Great price, nice features.
I bought a new work truck with no bells and whistles. It had a good AM/FM radio but no way to play MP3 music. After looking all over the internet for a solution, I came across this device. What caught my eye was the compact styling and the fact it plugged right into the lighter socket. Great, no batteries to deal with. And best of all it works. It has traveled between Alabama and North Carolina with no interference from local FM radio stations. Friends are amazed when I show them a tiny SD card, inset it into the device and out comes great music for hours. To be sure it received a good "burn-in", I left it plugged in for the first 30 days. There is no on/off switch and I don't like the idea of taking it out and plugging it back in so I just leave it in and on all the time. It has been in the socket now over 90 days and still going strong. It requires little power, so it will not drain your battery. For the money you can not beat this little jewel.
Fits Perfect and Great Quality. Exactly what Manufacture Recomends.
The cable works great, albeit somewhat expensive for what it is. The description doesn't indicate it works with the new D80 camera, but it does. The description also indicates that the wall to adapter cable is needed (comes with camera) but the adapter package also included this cable as a bonus! I only needed this adapter since I plan to copy a bunch of slides to my computer and didn't want to run down the battery in the camera. The adapter works, nothing more to rate.
This is great gps product. Once you know how to navigate the menu then everything is easy. My wife loves it. She constantly uses it where ever she needs to go. I wish the speaker can be louder but this device is very thin. I took this gps from MN-Montana and back. Maps are accurate. I am amazed at the fast lockup to satellites. I hightly recommened this device.
This is a pretty sound little device, and all in all, I'm satisfied with it. I'm a little annoyed that on all the online product descriptions I read before deciding on this item, MicroSD (a.k.a. Transflash) was listed as one of its working formats. Turns out it's compatible with Micro only by using an external SD adapter (not included with this device, but included with virtually all MicroSD cards). Considering that I purchased this item to replace a sleeker and more portable SD drive, so I wouldn't have to deal with the Micro|SD adapter, discovering that I've "upgraded" to an inferior device is somewhat annoying.As for the device itself, it's okay. It has no problems, but I can only rate it around three stars because -- for the features it has -- there are better items out there: more compact, front-forward design, sturdier, no goofy movie emblem stuck to it, etc.
This is so much better than the lens hood that comes with the camera, especially if you have a circular polarizer filter. With this you can adjust the filter without taking off the hood.
I bought this to replace the dashpad version that kept slipping off every time I made a turn. This works 100% better and I can see the screen without compromising my view of the road. I just wish that Garmin had not discontinued the IQUE. It is a great tool for me
Was a bit skeptical at purchase ...I was advised anything lower than 4000 ANSI lumens would be poor quality...this projector lives up to its description. A very bright...clear detail...even in lighted hall..I reccomend you get this if you are looking for a good projector...you get your money's worth
My car has an awkwardly placed aux jack, so the fact that it's retractable was a selling point for me. The only problem I encountered was that after a few weeks the cord wouldn't retract on one side. Still works perfect, but it's just somewhat annoying.
Heavy and long, but this thing is ROCK solid. I used it in concert with a Manfrotto 393 head for a 400mm lens and I was extremely impressed with it and very glad I made this purchase. Admittedly, I didn't quite figure out the three feet on the bottom yet--I've used it only without them because they don't seem to fasten to the monopod base as far as I can tell. They're just loose and I needed to be able to move from place to place. They screw in to the base when NOT in use, but apparently not when IN use...odd.
I bought these to use with my Rio Sport, but was very disappointed with the sound, low volume and extremely low bass quality. After I got my iPod, I decided to give them a try and am very pleased with the sound. The sound quality also changes with the position of the buds in the ear, whether facing in, back or forward.
I sold my Sony 2mp waterproof camera and put the money towards this one. Why? Well, the Sony was waterproof deeper and longer (the Optio10 manual states that it is only waterproof for 30 minutes at a time - the Sony had no such caveat) but the Sony had very limited functionality, few bells & whistles, small display and was only 2mp. The Optio 10, while waterproof to 5 feet, offers a ton of features. High quality video (with sound!), lots of photo resolution options (a 1 gig card holds over 325 images at the highest quality, almost Ten thousand at the lowest quality, or 15 minutes of video with sound at 30fps!), and a lot of options. You can use the "green button" for fool-proof shooting (this button is also programmable to a total of 5 functions), add your own shutter, power on and function sounds via the external mic. And set almost anything manually for more advanced use. You can set the sensitivity (ISO/ASA) as low as 64- this means noise free, fantastic quality images (but if you forced 64 asa, you'd need a tripod at lower light levels.) The camera automatically sets the sensitivity between 64 and 800, but you can override this.When you see low-light shots that look grainy (even with high-end DSLRs) it's because of low-light shooting at a high ISO/ASA - this allows better exposure results, but lower quality. Lowering the ASA manually corrects this.This camera really has it all. Sure there are some trade-offs. The zoom is only 3x, and it is a little larger than the more compact models. There are no external jacks or ports for video, USB, etc. There is one mini USB port under the cover that uses different cables (included) for image transfer or TV out, plus a charge/power port (the battery can also be removed for charging.)Other features worth mentioning: Time lapse shooting (10 seconds to 99 mins, 59 seconds), basic in-camera video and image editing, anti-shake, voice memo, red-eye flash, built-in memory (enough for several HQ images), clock display (handy if you don't have a watch).A little more on the time-lapse / interval shoot: You can set a start time plus the number of images shot at that time. For example, at 1:22pm, take 5 photos. Or starting at 4:01 pm, take one image every 10 seconds until the card is full. Lots of options and combinations.Plus if you drop it in the sand or water, it's not going to suffer! Most cameras, digital or otherwise, would be a paperweight after dropping it in the pool or ocean. A sandy plunge usually leads to parts jamming, buttons sticking, etc. It's not like you can just wash it off. With the Optio10 - you can!
Great product. After spending a thousand dollars on an olympus digital camera and Epson printer, this finally makes it worth it to take digital photos. I was down on the floppy disk idea, but I made an album of 40 pictures and it looks great on TV.
The headband slips off my head quite easily ( it is designed for sports use), rendering them useless. The seller ShipSound makes it very difficult to reach them and has a policy stating that if the merchandise has been opened it is non-returnable. Basically, I am out of luck and very unhappy about it.
I love this little DVD player! I've had it for about 6 months and never had any problems. Plus, anytime I stop a DVD, it remembers where I am when I turn it back on. My other more expensive DVD players, a Toshiba and a Samsung don't do that at all! Love it and the price!
~I've been using my ProviewStand now for several years with both a Toshiba-laptop and a SonyVaio-laptop, and highly recommend it for greatly improved desk-ergonomics and no-wobble stability; --effectively raising the display-screen height to an attitude whereby the base of my screen is about 8" above the desk-surface, thereby eliminating neck-strain by virtue of a natural forward-vision head orientation. Additionally, the 'opened' platform configuration facilitates vital air-cooling; --and it sets the keyboard up at adjustable 10* 20* 35* pitch-angles, which is far more ergonomically comfortable. My ProviewStand was matte-black, but recently i repainted it with epoxy-black, which gives the wood a bit different look of quality in keeping with the sturdy wooden construction. Note also, the maker cleverly employs a pair of vertical-dowelpegs along the front-edge of the stand, which are easily repositionable as to enable full access to any controls your particular laptop may have along its front-edge. Brilliant usa-Patented product, i couldn't be more pleased; e-mail the maker here if it says 'currently unavailable', as they are very obliging... R.vH in SanDiego
The iPod Photo is great, don't get me wrong, but the outrageous price isn't worth the O.K features. Let's face it, the color screen is nice and the album art viewing is fine - but $600 for a MP3 player, C'mon! No one needs 60 GB of storage, when Apple comes out with a 20 GB Photo model for less than $325, call me. I'll be first in line!
If you own a Nikon D50 that probably means that you spent a couple bucks to get the camera, maybe an extra lens, and possible even a gear bag. With all this invested, why not protect one of the most important parts of the camera besides the lenses? This handy little device will keep debris and smears off of your LCD as well as protect it from the occasional bump against something that might otherwise scratch or crack the LCD. When you need to check an image in sunlight, the top and side shutters do a brilliant job of keeping the glare away so that you can delete that bad image or appreciate the awesome shot you just got. I really enjoy this handy little accessory and am suprised it's not part of the camera already. I would highly recommend this to anyone who owns a D50 no matter where you shoot or what type of shots you take.
I like to keep thinks brief. It is perfect. Exactly what I needed. Price was good, quality is excellent. No bad comments.I use similar comments on other products. I will not post negative reviews unless they are true. None needed here.
I give 5 stars to this little mouse. I liked mine so much I ordered 2 more. One for my sons laptop and one for my granddaughters laptop. Real simple to get going. Takes about a couple of minutes. Higher at most stores. Great product.
Awesome cradle with many benefits!Rest your Palm TX in the cradle and plug in your headphones/speakers to the audio plug on the cradle to listen to music while at your desk without discharging your unit!You have not one but TWO options on keeping your Palm TX charged:1-Easily trickle charge your Palm TX while simply leaving it in its cradle while you work at your desk.*2-Plug in your cradle power adapter to the cradle to charge your handheld.*A nice feature never before witnessed with a cradle (my previous units Palm m500, Zire71)The soft white light of the cradle is a perfect reminder that the power adapter is plugged in (especially good when you dont want to leave it plugged in all the time).The only real negative, which of course is not really a problem is the preferred two handed mount and dismount (connections make one leery of not being delicate). But I'd rather be safe than sorry don't you?BUY this product. You will LOVE IT. I already have TWO (one for home one for the office).
I hit the "Buy" button as soon as I saw this was available. It's a beautiful machine.Despite the metal body, the Sony is still small and light, and probably isn't as prone to scratches as its plastic-bodied counterparts. That's a good thing because despite tossing mine in my briefcase daily it still looks brand new.The battery adds about a 1/4" to the height and doubles the player's weight, but it snaps into place with no cable connector to get tangled or broken, which is why I didn't buy the second-generation Panasonic. I've watched two movies back-to-back on one battery charge without a problem.The screen on my unit is bright with no burned out pixels. Color reproduction is good with no noticable color shift. In certain situations, there is a slight halo visible along high-contrast edges, although this is inconsistent (playback on my TV is perfect). The screen pivots almost180 degrees, so finding an optimal viewing angle is easy.There must be a BIG memory buffer since playback isn't affected by hard shaking (I mean REALLY hard shaking), so I'm guessing it will be popular with the minivan set.Basic controls--play, stop, etc.--are located along the front panel so you can still use them with the screen closed. Interactivity controls are on top and are similar to that on Sony's high-end computer monitors (you'll either love or hate the joystick toggle). Flipping through the five screen size options is as easy as pressing a button beside the screen, which is also where the brightness control is located. Smart design that.Onscreen set-up controls could be less arcane. The onscreen icons aren't labeled, so it's difficult to understand their purpose.Sound is fine through the built-in speakers when watching DVDs, but this machine really rocks when hooked up via the optical connection or when using digital reference headphones. Headphones are pretty much a must have when listening to CDs, unless you really miss AM radio.The disc location memory is a great feature. If you turn the player off when a disc is playing, all you need to do to start up where you left off is to hit the play button. It turns itself on and finds the location as soon as the disc spins up.As a self-professed gadget freak, I have to say that this is the coolest thing I've craved for some time. Happily, it was worth the wait.-----UPDATE 05/27/2002-----After almost two years with this player, I'm still very happy with it. Since I rarely travel anymore, the machine sits on top of my TV 90% of the time, or in the kitchen while I cook.Sometimes the machine will refuse to play a disc. It will spin up, sound like it's getting lost, and then stop with a flashing code onscreen. The way to fix this is to carefully (I mean very, very carefully) clean the laser lens. I usually use a Q-tip dipped in plain water and then blotted until just damp.
This product works great. Its range is good and it hasn't caused or been the victim any time of any signal interference. Having said that I still think Microsoft's price point for this item is a bit high. Its a little hard to get used to the keyboard layout but I use this item to control a computer thats linked to my AV center so I don't do all that much typing. Its layout is also quite ergonommic if you like to have the keyboard in on your lap.In a nutshell it delivers as promised but is a bit overpriced. Price is why I gave it 4 out of 5 stars.
I bought this to use with my Apple Airport Express to use the air play feature. It works GREAT! Great price and a great product!
I have had these speakers a few days now. They sound great as the front speakers in my 5.1 setup. This is their strong point. For music I had hoped for alot more bass. I agree with others who say these speakers are very bright. Flash forword 6 months I am editing this reveiw because after about 3 weeks of using the speakers the bass responce was much better. I am very pleased with these speakers.
When I was reading the reviews for this, I was horrified. People said it lagged, the range sucked, it doesnt work at all, the media controls are too sensitive. Well for me, that is not the case. In fact, I am using the keyboard to type this review from my bed, at least 10 feet away. And the model I got was refurbished to boot.The only thing keeping this product from a perfect 5 stars is that the forward and back controls on the mouse do not work with non-windows programs, like firefox and the lcd should have a backlight. With the staggering customization options already there, they could have done a little more like let you edit certain other keys. I have not tried to pair the computer with another bluetooth device yet but no connectivity problems, and the mouse was 2/3 charged out of the box. In conclusion, this is a great product and I completely reccomend it to anyone that can afford it.
This is my first dslr camera and am I glad I got it! Though is has been discontinued for the newer model, I am pleased with what I got. Easy to use and worlds better than my point and shoot! Yay amazon!
My setup is to use a 2nd TV in a patio room about 30" from the sender. The indoor patio door is double pane glass. I've had the 900MHz and that worked for a while until there was too much local interference. Then I got the 2.4GHz set up that that was fine until recently when someone nearby (or maybe me) started running something that caused significant interference. With both the 900 and 2.4, I had to leave the door open to get a good signal.I got the 5.8GHz and had it running in about 1 minute. Granted, all I did was change out the 2.4Ghz model so there was not searching around to figure out which cable goes where. There is no interference and picture is pretty darned good. Also, I can keep the glass door closed with no signal loss. I haven't tried the IR repeater so I can't comment on whether that works well or not.
For all of you who worry about dropping your camera this is for you. I have used this strap for about a year now and have no problems with it. It's a little snug putting onto my Canon Powershot G12 but once you do you never have to do it again.
Incredible product. Added the bulk I needed for the Nano and looks like it could take a mean drop. Feels very comfortable in the hand. You would need to take your iPod out of the case to put it in a dock but I bought a tuner that plugged into the port instead of a dock. Great product with a hard screen cover.
Similar to other reviews, this battery worked great for about 1 year and now won't take more than 6 pictures on a fully charged batteries before it is dead again.
This filter does exactly what it says. It allows privacy for your screen. You have to sit straight on to see what's on the screen. Someone sitting to your side won't see the screen. It comes with little stick on tabs that you stick to your monitor and then slide the screen between the monitor and these tabs. If you're looking for something to continually switch between monitors, this option may not be for you, however, these tabs are a common method of keeping a filter on the screen.
I bought this album some months ago, and it has been really good. It's easy to use, it has space to write any observation about your photos and the case is hard and resistant. I strongly recommended it.
I recently purchased a SanDisk CF Type I/II ImageMateUSB 2.0 Reader/Writer and while I think it very goodI do have a problem with it burying everything under2 folders. Personally I just want to "grab 'n go" soto speak and having to work my way down folders to getto the actual pictures is a bit annoying. Otherwise,I think this is an excellent tool.
First of all the binoculars were broken, but for my surprise the left lens was opened by somebody, so they did know the problem, because it was without the glue, with broken plastic pieces the lense was backwards, so they try to fix it but they couldnt and then they send that crap to me!I have to use as a monocular - not a binocular.
buy only if you are sure do you need this, Works great when you need it
I had to run a cable from the wall outlet to my TV by the opposite wall. I wanted a thin cable that I could conceal under the carpet and maneuver along the wall. The cable served the purpose I bought it for. It is less conspicuous and easy to work with (not stiff like the regular cable). I have an analog TV with basic cable (no digital/hdtv signal). There was no change in picture quality after using this cable. It would have been nicer if this cable also came in white color.
I got this to record sounds and to things that our kids say, and I think it's great, so far. The product design is really well done and intuitive, the recording quality is terrific and playback is also surprisingly good. The software for playing files converting to other audio formats is also well done, although the editing capability could be better. I looked at a bunch of these things. Stay away from the Ripflash stuff for any kind of voice recording. Terrible product design and tough to use.
All that I needed was a replacement 12-volt adapter, but I was forced to buy a suction mount as well.Given the distorted prices of such items, it's unethical to force me to buy two parts when I only need one!!!
I purchased the Presto 4830 PowerPop thinking I was going to have a great product. Ha! It is going to go in the garbage. I hate it. I cannot imagine how anyone can think this is a good product. I am getting between 1 and 4 uses from the power cup concentrator and lots of unpopped kernels. It also gets very hot, so I fear that it will damage my microwave. Like I said, it's going into the garbage!
I've had a pair of these for about two years now; they have given outstanding performance on and off the water. The light-gathering ability at night is almost unreal - almost like a night-vision scope. Clarity of vision in all lighting conditions is superb. Collimation is excellent. Optical quality is typical Steiner - none better. Compass is extremely accurate. When they get crusted with salt, a light spray-off with fresh water cleans them up nicely. One complaint: the little batteries which run the night illumination on the compass are quite difficult to remove and replace. 2 caveats if you buy these binos: definitely get a flotation strap, in case some dolt drops them overboard; don't loan them out, as it will be damn tough to get them back.
This PSU is great it provides lots of power, it is quite quiet and it looks amazing.
We purchased this DVD player and think it is wonderful. There is a multitude of pre-recorded mini-dvds out there if you look. Many sold right here on Amazon. We probably have a mini dvd library of over 20 choices at this time, with more available, that we just haven't located yet. The unit is small, but that was the intention when buying it. It is more portable than the DVD players we currently have installed in our vehicles. The picture and sound quality is great as well. I have raved about this to friends. I would highly recommend it.
I was looking for a replacement for my ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon (which I was using to watch TV/play consoles/etc), and figured this would be decent because it used the same capture technology (bt878xx). Wrong. From the second I put this in my machine it caused nothing but trouble and rarely worked at all. On a clean install of XP the video would init once and then on all subsequent launches would show nothing but rainbow colored verticle lines. ATI support was far from helpful (a phone call ended in 'we are aware of this problem [you are screwed]'). I returned it and ordered the Viewsonic VB50HRTV - which I would strongly recommend to anyone who is just looking to watch tv/get inputs and not record.
I am sooooo pleased with these headphones. I actually bought Bose headphones from Best Buy that were not noise reducing. They were very good headphones. After looking into other options, I decided to take a chance and get the AT headphones. I am very pleased with these headphones. They are definitely better than the Bose passive noise canceling headphones. Not sure if they are as good as the Bose "Active" noise canceling, but for 1/3 of the cost, I couldn't be happier. I have traveled several times on planes and the noise reduction is great. I highly recommend these headphones.
I've been in torrential downpours out on my boat, but this shield has protected my beloved stereo which keeps me company while fishing. It was a snap to install and most of the time it's flipped open, but when the rains come down, I'm always grateful I bought the PYLE Water Resistant Radio Shield, and simply flip the spring loaded gate closed.
I got this system for christmas. I went to radio shack and got a digital optical cable, hooked it up to my playstation 2, and was listening to great dolby digital 5.1 surround sound. A must have.
Mine broke in about 2 months. Not sure why. Would not buy this product again.
People should not buy this product. Because quality of the product is very poor.You can get much more better quality product with less price from a different company
This compact little item takes the place of your iPod's USB cable, a car power adapter, a wall outlet adapter, and adds the option of charging off a 9V battery. Very handy and cleverly designed. Also, very economical compared with the standard iPod AC adapter which has none of these other features.
Great receiver. Needs at least one more component video input or the ability to assign more than component one to the same video and digital settings to take advantage of component inputs on a hi-def tuner.
I use this with my digital camera but once I started using the camera I realized I needed more memory to get through the event I was shooting so now buy the 2 GB card.
I bought the WinTV tuner to use primarily as a video capture card. Frankly, I believe using a computer as a TV monitor is a waste of a good computer. I intended to use the WinTv-PVR 350 to convert video tapes into digital format but when attempting conversions the computer freezes up. I have lots of RAM and plenty of room on my hard drive. The longest capture I have managed so far is 15 minutes, but most range in size from one minute to six minutes. After spending a day splicing together the fragments of a VHS tape I converted with the 350 and which I then burned to DVD, I discovered the quality of the image far below DVD quality. It is far below video tape quality.I am willing to spend some real money on a good video capture card but it isn't the WinTV 350. It's not useful as a capture card and it's too small to be a doorstop.
Not a real sound expert, but WOW this woofer really sounds great, and even I can hear, and feel so much more out of my DVDs. Have a Yamaha 7.1 surround sound amp, and a and am really pleased with what this 42+ ponnds of speaker has done.
I'm a fulltime RVer so often am in unfamiliar territory. I use MS Streets & Trips on my computer in the RV, but that was too much trouble to lug into the car. After buying the c320 for myself and really liking it, I thought even my techno-challenged 80 year old mom could use this. Now we both really love it! We like the touch screen - program is extremely user friendly and intuitive to use, and unit is easy to hook up and take off the windshield.I have noticed that sometimes it wants to lead you in a little different way (including dirt roads) that seems more out of the way than more direct ways locals know, but it has always gotten me to the destination.We highly recommend this GPS.
Worked flawlessly for the first year. Just after a year a problem with the trackpad "sticking" as scrollbar, then the unit stopped responding completely after 1 year and 3 months. I contacted Adesso Support and they offered to repair the unit at $40/hour and offered a 90-day warranty after it gets repaired.Not good enough for a $100 product IMO.
This drive is easy to use, but has high failure rate. We use about 40 LaCie Firewire drives year round and have about 10% failure rate. We recovered 100% data from more than 90% of the "dead" drives. It doesn't make any sense if LaCie told you that they can't recover the data. Let us know if you need help to recover your data.
I could not be happier with this product. I am projecting about 40' through 4 sheet rock walls and down to another level of the house. The picture and sound are amazing, much better than I expected. Set-up took all of about 5 minutes. Highly recommended.
I have used this remote with my Nikon D80 for about a year. I has worked flawlessly for group photos and tripod shots. The range is decent. I have taken photos up to 12' away. It is compact and comes with a canvass sleeve/case that you can attach and store on your camera strap. I would recommend it to everyone. Who hasn't needed a wireless remote for their camera at some point? I only wish it came with the camera bodies. It should be an included accessory!
Amazon's web site and several other web sites are wrong--the DLO TransDock Micro is NOT compatible with the 3G iPod (the one with four buttons across the top). I've contacted the folks at Amazon and also asked for a refund (I found out the hard way). This form forces me to give it a rating, so I'm giving it Four stars because that seems to be the average of what people are giving it.
This case has been pretty much a disaster in my server build.First, the instructions are terrible. There is a loose "cpu tray" included in the box with a single sheet (as in an after-thought to both the manual and the case itself) instruction sheet for installing it. Following the instructions exactly, I installed the CPU tray and then my Intel S5000XVNSATA motherboard. That is when I saw that the installation screws for the CPU tray filled 4 out of 8 CPU cooler mounting holes. I pulled the motherboard out, pulled the cpu tray out, and re-installed the motherboard and all was well. The CPU tray is obviously not for a dual Xeon configuration but it doesn't say so and doesn't say for what configuration or processors the CPU tray would be used so it is just trial and error, I suppose.Next, in the case manual, there are no pictures. So when you get around to installing things like the drive rails, you end up having to try several times to figure it out. The instructions seem clear until you are holding the drive rails in one hand and a DVD burner in the other. Suddenly you find yourself saying, "huh?"I prefer mounting the drive to the case with screws... You never have any problems figuring that out and you always have the parts to add a new drive.The power supply that comes in this case includes both 8-pin and 4-pin CPU power connectors. Desktop motherboards usually either use one or the other. Dual Xeon motherboards typically use both and they are typically not close to each other on the board. Because the 4-pin and 8-pin power connectors on this power supply are on the same cable, it is clear that the power supply is intended to use one or the other but not both. Luckily the Intel board came with adapters to go from two of the 4-pin Molex drive power connectors into a single 4-pin CPU power connector.Next, I suppose to no fault of Antec, it turns out that the case will not work with the Intel board. The motherboard has a header for the front panel and no instructions anywhere on what the pinout of the front-panel header is. The Antec case, on the other hand, has loose wires for the front panel, more like you would expect to see in a workstation or desktop case. After hours of searching for the pinout of the Intel board to see if I could get the Antec front panel connected, I finally gave up and ordered an Intel SC5299WSNA case. Gotta love Amazon Prime when it comes to needing something big and heavy like a CPU case with next day shipping!Overall, the only thing about this case that associates it with a server case is that it supports eATX. Otherwise, it is just a really huge desktop-class tower case. I don't think it is really suitable for a server - not even a home server.Since the shipping box was delivered soaking wet and falling apart by UPS, I am not going to be able to return it to Amazon. I should have refused it when they delivered it but the contents were dry and I was anxious to start building my server. Well, hopefully it will work out better for building a standard tower desktop and I will get some use out of the case in the end but it certainly isn't what I would have chosen for a desktop case.
I had a visor, which was heavy and broke after less than a year.I woned a Palm 105 which was too heavy.The Clie is light, better looking and the functions work more quickly then Visor or Palm.Thanks Clie!
I bought this lens for a couple of reasons. First of all, I picked it up REALLY cheap used (and you can get it quite cheap even new). Secondly, I really wanted a standard-view lens for my Rebel XT. But honestly, I can't say that I am extremely impressed with it. Simply put, the sharpness is just not there like it is with, say, the 20mm f/2.8, 35mm f/2, or 50mm f/1.4. In fact, sharpness ranges from equal to worse than the 28-105mm (depending on aperture). There also seems to be somewhat of a decentering effect, where the right side of the picture is ESPECIALLY soft. And chromatic aberrations are on the high side. Honestly, I don't now how Canon went wrong with this lens, as the 35mm f/2 is a VERY similar design and actually a GREAT lens. Oh, and like the 35mm f/2, build quality leaves something to be desired.On the other hand, it IS better than the kit zoom. And even though it really can't beat the 28-105mm in terms of sharpness, it DOES beat that lens in terms of contrast and color saturation. Oh, and it is cheap. So it may at least be worth considering. But overall, I would pass on this lens in favor of the MUCH better 35mm f/2. Of course, the 35mm f/2 is somewhat pricier than this lens (but well worth it).
I am continuously amazed at how well these headphones perform for such a low price.There is a reason why people pay way more for headphones, and here is where these are lacking in comparison to headphones that cost hundreds of dollars:-The build is sturdy, though not elegant.-The low end is a little weak, but not terrible. You can still hear all of the instruments clearly.-Highs are a tad bright. Not a lot - a little.-The soundstage is a little weak. They sound more like two speakers pointing directly into your ears rather than creating an immersive experience. Not a big problem, but something that is better in more expensive headphones.-They sound pretty bad at very low listening levels - all treble, with no low end; need to turn them up a bit to get much out of them. No amp needed - just a bit of volume from your iPod or PC sound card.If you are looking for a lot of headphone bang for your 20 bucks, you will feel quite pleased with yourself for buying these. I have several other pair of inexpensive (sub-$60) headphones, and these are by far the best of the bunch. By really far, actually.
As a professional photographer/videographer, this is the PERFECT all-purpose lightstand for any occasion. Light enough to carry, heavy enough to support your lightheads at 11 ft in the air! I'll be buying a few more.
This toner worked just as well as the OEM but for a cheaper price. I was impressed with the print quality. It had no smudge, just nice clean print. It did squeak a bit when the paper rolls through the toner, but it is bearable. I would buy from this vendor again.
The manufacturer claims the device is not supported with XP service pack 2. They are working on a solution but no date was given. Web support is poor as this problem is not even mentioned. They don't seem to respond to requests via the web but did answer the phone.
I was so excited to order my Casio CTK-6000 keyboard packaged together with the playing stand & Casio adapter.. I waited patiently for my items to arrive via the long wait of free shipping.. only to get my items today & am unable to even try it out because Amazon packaged the keyboard together with the WRONG adapter. THANKS A LOT. Now I have to send it back & buy a new one. I won't be ordering the new one from Amazon, though! If you have a CTK-6000 keyboard this is NOT the right adapter for it, even though it says its for all CTK models except the CTK-5000. It is just not true. The right adapter for the CTK-6000 (and others) is the Casio AD-A12150 adapter. I had a long day at work and was so stoked to lighten my day with starting to mess around on this. I came home to a slightly damaged box & dysfunction due to the wrong adapter. I want to make sure everything works right because of the packaging damage. I have to wait some more. WHAT A LET DOWN. I am *pissed* amazon!!!
After purchasing this item from amazon.com and waiting two weeks for its arrival, I set it up only to find that it will not power on. The company's website offers advice to check the a/c connector and thats it! No other advice, no help at all. This machine is a waste of time and money
This case is great for carrying the camera around your neck. It is just the right size. It holds an extra SD card and will hang from the camera lens cover cord when taking pictures. A good buy.
This is the best 2 megapixel digital camera out there, period. It has all the features you'll need, a 5-year old can operate it, the picture quality is astounding and of course, the size (or lack of it!) is what makes this little beauty so special. I use a 256MB Viking flash card and it works great. A spare battery is recommended for long trips, although I have been pleasantly surprised with battery life based on some of the comments in other reviews I've read. The movie clip feature works surprisingly well and is a lot of fun. I've had zero problems with USB connectivity or the software that comes with the camera, everything worked right out of the box. Every time I use this camera (and believe me, I use it a lot!), I am blown away by the picture quality. Very highly recommended.
I agree with the majority of the viewers with it's problems in installation and the green images..needs atleast two lamps either side of you to be on in dim light settings to show ur face clearly..I used it rarely it's probably been a year and it has already stopped working..save your money for a better piece than this.
Once it is configured, it runs well. However, I had the config lock a few times, and I tried with both IE and Mozilla. I e-mailed support and got no response. When running, it has a good feature set (you can turn off SSID broadcasts, control access via MAC addresses, multi-key WEP, port filtering, and much more). I wish they used the same antenna connector they use on the normal Gold cards. I think after a firmware update, and with an external antenna, I'd be _really_ happy.
I have been using this for over a month now. Got it for &lt; $300, which is less than most standalone auto GPS systems and several PDAs.Pros:-Excellent value for the money.-Performs all the basic functions of a good auto GPS system, with some added ones. Warm start times are good.-Everything you would expect of a windows mobile PDA is there. Application performance is fairly good.Cons:-Not as fast as many dedicated GPS systems. There are times when that can be an issue,especially when initially calculating the route or recalculting as you go off track and need to know which turn to take quickly, in traffic.-Software interface has much room for improvement. e.g. does not allow you to move the map to see whats around when showing route on map. You have to flip through some screens to access that. When addresses are added for Contacts in contact list, does not attempt to locate address. It has to be manually located on the map.-Cold start sat acquisition can take a while at times.Receiver not so good.-No built in connectivity (modem,wi-fi,bluetooth)Bottomline: Highly affordable GPS with PDA functionality, one of the best values for the money, but does not excel at either.
This is one of the best purchases I've made here. Yeah, it doesn't have tons of bells and whistles, but look at the price. What I love about it is that it'll play anything I stick in it. I think it would play a rock if I could jam it in there. VCDs, SVCDs, DivX, MP3s, DVD+/-Rs. I haven't been able to stump it yet. And the picture and sound quality are first rate IMHO.
If you are a long time pc gamer this may take a little bit of time to get used to. I had to switch to my pinky finger to press the letter z but no big deal. After gaming a few hours I find that it was worth the purchase.
We bought this a few months ago as a late Christmas present. I absolutely love it. After lots of research felt this would be the best investment. We intially bought this to go geocaching, but soon found it to be as useful for trip navigation, as well. I was a little nervous because with all the functions, I felt I would not be able to fully utilize the unit. I was wrong, this unit is powerful, compact and a snap to use. Combine this with City Select V7 and you have all the tools and functions of a thousand dollar navigation system for a third of the price. 56K is more than enough space to store TONS of maps.BOTTOM LINE:You can't go wrong with this unit!!!!!!!!
Gave this as a Christmas gift. The recipient really loved it and has found it nearly impossible to fill even on a 1 week vacation.
These Sony headphones are really great. They are extremely comfortable and sound magnificent. They effectively block out any background noise so I can really sit back and the enjoyt the music I am listening to. Nothing like coming home from a long at work to put these on! Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys their music, a very worthwhile investment that will bring years of enjoyment. I only wish I bought them sooner... :)
I am not new to digital cameras, I've had about 5 in the last 4 years. From Canon, Sony, and Casio.In general my favorite cameras over all are the Sony CyberShot's , why? They have strong features, great battery life and the ARE fashionable. Canon and Casio have excelent picture quality just like the Sony. So for me it would be hard to pick one of theese just by quality of the pictures.I recomend you think about what you want to use your camera for... In my opinion people enjoy more being in pictures when you use a small "chic" camera then when you pull out a huge Professional camera.That said let me talk to you about the Sony CyberShot DSC T-9The Image Stabilizer (Super Steady Shot)Man, this thing works wonders, but it is obviosly not perfect. I dont want to be cruel, but If you have parkinsons you picture will still look like crap. But for the regular user (we all shake a little, especially when holding small cameras like this) it takes care of most of the blurryness. You can easily have a great picture without using the flash. Some of you might think, why would you not want to use the flash? Well lets take the holliday season, no matter what mode you use, christmas light look better in pictures without flash. Same as when you want to take a close up picture and theres a lot of light in the background you want to show in the picture.So YES, Super Steady Shot works great.The size of this camera.Its amazing, its even smaller over all than the DSC T-7 wich is a very small camera. But its still easy to hold and would be hard for it to get lost.LooksI got the black one, YES there is a black version of this camera as has sony done before with many of its T series cameras. The camera looks very elegant, radiates personality and is not at all intrusive. You get confortable buttons and BEATIFULL clear screen. One of the best ive seen in a camera.MemoryIt has 56 MB of internal memory, many reviews say that files are easilly transferable between internal memory and the Memory Stick DUO (Sony's Propietary memory) and to tell the truth i had to take a look at the manual to do it. So its not really THAT simple.CONSMemory Stick DUO media are expensive, to get a good amount of pictures you will have to buy atleast a 512MB card. I went with the 1GB Cost me around $100 in eBay the high speed one.Transfering Pictures to the PC is easy but I HATE the cable this camera brings, Im looking forward to getting the craddle where I can charge and Transfer, way more convenient. Replaceable battery is expensive if you want to get a Spare of Replace it. About $50 average to get one.Bottom LineOne of the best cameras ever. I will post some pictures using the Steady Shot and stuff so you guys can hudge by yourselvs.
The Nikon Coolpix 3100 is very user friendly.It have 16 scene for us to choose, this is a easy way to set it in difference situation (e.g. daylight, nighttime, sunset...)This is important for us, because we are not familiar with the professional camera that need to set alot of setting by ourself.This will take alot of time for us to learn....!But one thing i not sactisfied is no voice recording for Nikon Coolpix 2100/3100.If you want good picture, I recommended to buy 3 Mega Pixel and above.
This product works eventhough I am not sure whether the Cable signal is getting better but i got less disturbance after using this cable. So yeah it works.
Upon calling Amazon about not receiving these cables after 25 days, I received them in three days quickly.
I use this Nikon wireless remote control with a D5000 camera and it works great. The only drawback at all is if you need to fire it from the left side of the camera it doesn't always work, so you have to make sure you are on the right hand side. Other than that it's a must have for taking photos and reducing camera shake that can happen just by the act of pressing the shutter button.
This was my 1st GPS. I was very happy with it. Has everything you need if your just learning about GPS's! Well worth it!
Nice, simple, I use it for my mac and windows machines. Finally, a usb keyboard that doesn't have 50 other useless buttons that get in the way. It's small and a joy to use.
We wanted to place a TV in a room without a cable jack. So we had a couple of options: Run a coaxial cable to that room and then pay a monthly fee for an extra digital cable converter (we have Comcast and all TVs have to be connected through a box, which stinks). Or buy a wireless transmitter like this one with no additional monthly fee. We decided to give option #2 a try. We have our main TV in the basement and the new TV is on the 2nd floor, perhaps 20 feet away from a point directly above the transmitter. It was tricky getting the antennae pointed just right. I had to have my daughter on a cell phone on one end while I was on the other, and we kept adjusting a tiny bit at a time until the picture was as good as it was going to get. The best we could get was a mildly noisy picture. There are 4 different channels you can use. The sound is very good, however. There's a red infrared remote control relay that has to be placed facing the front of the main cable box to get the upstairs remote control to work. The remote works well through this device. We're happy to be able to watch cable TV in a room without a cable jack and without having to pay a monthly fee, but the picture quality is only fair. Also, please note that with this unit, the channel you watch on the 2nd TV has to be the one that's on the main TV, but this was not an issue for us since we don't watch both TVs at the same time.
This is the only lens I use on my 510 these days. I do a lot of Real Estate related photography and this lens seems to be the jack of all trades. Since most of my photos are shot in natural daylight, I get stunning results. I got two kit lenses with my camera when I bought it, but I honestly cannot tell you where they are now. I haven't used them since I got this lens.I have noticed some minor focusing issues with interior shots, but it just takes a little patience to get the shot. I take about 200 to 500 photos per month with this lens. I have no complaints regarding this lens. It saves me a lot of time.
I love this card reader and it works for both my camera memory cards as well as others. Easy to use, compact and sleek.
IT was cheap and it worked, what more need be said? I'd recommend this deal for anyone who needs HDMI cables and doesn't want to spend a lot.
I bought 2 of these drives to set up a RAID1 array (mirror) and one of them continuously has errors, causing the array to be degraded. I called tech support and they said these drives do not support RAID. Big let down, I have to go for the server version which will end up costing much more.
I bought this card and it worked except the metal strip holding the circuit board would not sit and the card would have broken if I screwed it in, so I voided the warranty by shaving some of the surplus board proud of the contacts so it would fit in properly. After I did that, the card did not work at all so I just blew my money and have no card now.
The reception is awful and I'm being very generous by giving the product one star. I would strongly advise not purchasing he radio.
I purchased this battery about a year ago for my Sony cordless phone. It has worked flawlessly.
Pros: The tubing and power wire are good quality and when combined with the cheap price of the whole kit, makes for a good purchase.Cons: However, the speaker wire is so thin i wouldn't trust running my ipod speaker wires with it. The RCA cables made a lot of noise and i ended up just using high quality speaker wire instead.Overall: Buy it for the good quality power wires and hook ups, toss out the speaker wire and the RCA cables!
we bought the cable for our blu ray, it works as said and its long enough to reach. I checked Best buy and they have the a similar one for $20.00...
Just like my factory battery. Was going to buy an extended life battery but for the difference in the price this battery and my original give me close to 3 hours of record time, so that is plenty for me
I have had the LNE100TX card for the past 2 years... Since version 4. Since Windows ME, and never has it let me down... It's inexpensive compared to 3com... It serves my Cable modem needs well...This is a must buy product.
It's a fairly small and sharp looking mouse. The design is pretty ergonomic but I've seem better. Swiveling USB receiver is pretty neat. It also comes with a three inch USB extension cable. Carrying pouch comes in pretty handy too.For some reason the right click button does not work for me. There might be some setting that I can tweak but havn't found it yet though. Their tech support have never replied my email.Another thing is that the on/off switch is at the under side of the mouse. Which is really bad since as you flip over the mouse to turn it off the red optical light could zap your eyes.
These are exactly what my husband was looking for. Small in size so as not to be bulky. High power. Perfect for hunting or using around the house.
I have been a user of PDA's for quite awhile. I have only owned Palm Pilots. The first one I owned worked fantastic, it was my life. I used it for appointments, directions, and a rolodex. It was my life blood. Somewhere, someplace, I lost that Palm Pilot. I figured I would upgrade and I purchased the new version M series. I got the M125. After awhile I could not set my time or date, I just could not press the lower left hand done button. I ran out of battery power and by the time I got back to my computer, or a drug store, for new batteries, the memory was wiped out. No problem if only I could set the date to coordinate my calendar with the true date. I looked on the web and found that it was a prevalent problem with the M Series. To replace the touch screen would have been $40.00. I purchased a fairly new M125 on eBay and sure enough, it had some issues. But I was able to set the date. I guess when I have the money to invest in a color screen like the Compaq unit, which I see is a flawless product, I will purchase it.I don't think I would ever purchase a Palm product again.
I have used the TransPod and the Monster unit. Both have driven me to the Dension OEM wired connection that uses OEM changer connections to your cd changer and allows you to control it with your head unit. That is a truly amazing product and will produce amazing sound out of the pod. Though at nearly the cost of a pod, it's a bit pricey.I used the TransPod which has great range. I drove behind my friend on a road trip both on the same channel and I had my own Pod Radio station. He could go about 10 car lengths before the signal broke up. Problem was that the fuse kept blowing, it's a bit cumbersome and bulky and seemed to get in the way. It allowed you to dial in any signal but it did suffer from static and a tinny sound. I had to use the trebble reducer EQ setting or the sound was horrible.I replaced it with the Monster unit and I'm overall very happy. I don't need it in my car anymore but I drive for a living and I use it in my work vehicle. You will find that some areas are better than others but overall it is very good and the sound is much better than the TransPod. It's also very compact. The 8 channel thing hasn't been a problem because the only channels it might conflict with, NPR in the Bay, are channels that you don't want to hear and don't have a great signal anyway.I believe it's probably the best FM transmitter out to date. It is truly a car unit though as it can't be used without the cigarette lighter power, unlike the ITrip. Though if your not in your car you shouldn't be using an FM transmitter anyway, your cheating yourself out of much better direct connect sound.
This is a great camera. Battery life is kinda short, but that's the nature of these new cameras.The whole world is poised for a new battery breakthrough. Hopefully it will come within 5-years.I like the zoom feature on this camera - 7x.Not too complicated. It has about 100-wrong settings (ha). Experts can find 200-wrong settings. I do wish that it offered a pixel size betweem 1600 x 1200 and 640 x 480. The larger ones are 800 mb, and the smaller ones are too grainy. A 1024 x 768 option would be appreciated.All in all, this is a great camera. Very versatile, and very good quality. I would buy it again, and that's the best indicator of a positive review.gcw
the product is good. but extremely slow shipping. If you want your product in a hurry , look elsewhere or if you prefer to wait 4-6 weeks for a delivery, then this is your place.
When I go through Amazon.com to read reviews, I always ignore the 5-star reviews and go straight to the 1 to 2-star reviews. I already know what&#65533;s good about the product, that&#65533;s what commercials and tech specs from the manufacturers are for. I wanna see what people DON&#65533;T like about the product. To see if many people notice and dislike the same things, and decide if the suggested Cons are enough to turn me away.I gave this product a 1-star in hopes of getting your attention so that you would READ MY REVIEW. In actuality, I give the palm m505 FIVE STARS! Check out my breakdown below:Screen &#65533; Many people have been complaining about the dim screen. It&#65533;s NOT THAT BAD! The screen is a little dim, but under normal lighting conditions, it&#65533;s very acceptable. And if you&#65533;re ever in the dark, turn on the Backlight and your whole screen lights up, including the graffiti area!!! Also, the screen doesn&#65533;t become inverted like on the older Black and White screens! It stays true to the colors and looks amazing. This screen is 16-bits, which means it can show, at any given moment, 65,000 colors simultaneously! That&#65533;s better than the newly released Gameboy Advance by Nintendo!Battery &#65533; Lasts! After about 60 hours of regular use, my battery didn&#65533;t even go below the halfway mark. It charges fast and maintains the charge much better than the Vx&#65533;s Lithium Ion battery. Palm also states in their user&#65533;s manual that even if you let your palm drain to the point that you can&#65533;t operate it anymore, it still holds enough of a charge to keep all of your stored information alive for over a week!4.0 Operating System &#65533; on the surface, the new OS looks about the same as the preceding 3.5. But the best feature so far about the new 4.0 OS is the ability to use the Graffiti Area and on-screen Keyboard at the same time! I love that about this palm over my old Vx.Pen &#65533; the Vx&#65533;s pen was a piece of light... plastic. The Stylus for the 505 feels a little heavier, since it&#65533;s basically two plastic ends screwed into a solid metal shaft. Much better feel.Size &#65533; Small and sleek! Fits in the palm of your hand better than any older Palm. It&#65533;s about the same size as the V-Series, but sides on this one are a little more curved inwards making it just a little more comfortable to hold.Chip &#65533; I haven&#65533;t used the new expansion card feature yet, but I&#65533;ve heard tell about Palm announcing the release of a Modem due to come out next year. Just another addition to the growing wireless revolution. You can bet that I&#65533;ll be buying one when it&#65533;s released!Hot Sync &#65533; the Hot Sync cradle for the 505 has it&#65533;s pros and cons. Pros: Super fast! This ain&#65533;t no 1-bit transfer rate via serial connection! This is USB! What took 30 &#65533; 60 seconds before with the old serial cradles now takes about 3 seconds with the USB connector! Cons: the actual cradle itself is kinda dumb. The Unit slides into the cradle just fine, but taking it out of the cradle is a little convoluted. You have to tilt the palm forward a bit, until you hear an unsettling &#65533;snap&#65533; sound (which sounds more like a &#65533;crack&#65533;) and then pull the palm Upwards. I don&#65533;t like that. The cradle is also a lot larger and heavier than older cradles. Also, since the unit recharges while docked, the cradle has an extra power cord that plugs into an electrical socketExtra Software &#65533; the m500-series comes with some awesome software that older units never came with. A powerful calculator for doing more complex calculations then the older calculator, a document reader/editor&#65533; that&#65533;s right! You can edit Word and Excel files on your palm! (I haven&#65533;t tried that yet, but I&#65533;m sure I will). MGI PhotoSuite mobile edition is a great little image navigator! Now you can store Gifs and Jpegs and other awesome file formats on your palm! And with this awesome color screen, everything you keep on it will be as vibrant and colorful as it is on your home computer!I had a Vx for about a week before exchanging it for an m505. Before the Vx, I&#65533;d never owned an electronic organizer. This little device has quickly become a fixed part of my life. I highly recommend spending the money on this thing.Thanks for reading my review on the Palm m505.
After my puppy chewed my 10 year old cable for my digital camera, I thought I would have a difficult time replacing it and that it would be outrageously expensive.I was delighted to find the cable on Amazon.com for a totally unexpected price. When it arrived, it was exactly like my damaged cable and worked just like it, too.Thanks for the great service.
This case is awesome. My seagate satellite hard drive fits in it perfectly. Keeps it protected. It's the best priced case too.
Works great on my SAMSUNG R500 phone. I love the belt loop. Doesn't flip off like a clip!
I bought this LCD because of Amazon's rebate, which made it a great value. I haven't had a chance to play with it much, but there are few caveats you should know:1) Amazon's site didn't list the rebate (I found it by Googling the rebate. I'm not sure why this is, but the $300 mail-in rebate was the only reason to buy this, as you can get the Sharp Aquos for the same price without rebate.2) Delivery from Amazon is expensive. Most places don't charge that much. Amazon for some reason didn't give the delivery company my phone number so they could schedule the delivery. I ended up waiting an extra 5-7 days as Eagle Logistics, the delivery company, ended up sending me a postcard. The tracking information was also not update, so I didn't know that TV had arrived in my city and that they were waiting on me to schedule the delivery. Be wary and make sure you followup with the delivery company.3) The instruction said unpack and haul away. Be careful here. They unpacked TV and took the box. Thus I had no UPC symbol or serial number for the rebate!!!! This is a mistake. they should either cut these out and leave it or Amazon should not send those instructions. I ended up going back to the delivery place headquarters to get the box.4) Olevia has a 6 bad pixel return policy. I have 2 bad pixels in the middle of the screen and they would not replace it.I'm still waiting the rebate and my HD box, so I'll post more/update in a week or so.
The S50 is for any type of photographer, whether amateur or professional. You have to read the user's guide carefully, it will answer all your questions. You can change settings or modes with the touch of a button. You have complete control of what you need, to get that perfect shot. Just read that user's guide. Do get a larger CF card and extra battery. Once you get to know the camera you will never go back to film (or any other digital camera).
Works well. I work with three different high school classes and use a jump drive for each. Its nice to have them all in one place. The case is easy to use.
The canon TTL system is in my professional opinion the best in the industry, and this flash, although quite expensive, is a must have for any professional canon user due to it being able to swivel 180 degrees both left and right. the reason this is mandatory for me is that i almost always bounce my flash, and this is the only flash for canon bodies that alllows me to swivel where ever i want to. this allows me to not require my subjects to move as i can bounce off a wall or whatever it is to my right and get the desired highlight to shadow results i am wanting. flashes that cannot swivel all the way in both directions requires you to move your subjects whenever you are needing to bounce off something to your right as all other flashes cannot swivel to the right more than 90 degrees, thus limiting your highlight to shadow performance. canon TTL performance is also very good, and i like the flash exposure compensation performance from canon. no TTL is perfect, but canon is the most predictable and the most consistent. the one beef i have with canon is that i often need electrical related repairs, switches go bad like the flash exp comp button sometimes doesnt work properly, requiring me to turn off everything and turn back on etc. but the recycle time and battery life with this flash is wihtout doubt the best in the industry for sure, no argument there, no way. overall, i am very grateful for canons outstanding engineering in this product. nothing else will do for me. i recommend a backup flash just in case and sending in for servicing every year or two as well. canon service is very good, no complaints with that at all, thank God.
Samsung product is fantastic but unfortunately is not readily available via Amazon now. This was my first try at ordering something other than books from Amazon and it was disappointing. After ordering it I received an email saying Amazon's estimated delilvery date was in 8 weeks(mid December) even though the web site listed it as "in stock".
This product delivers for me. I use it all the time to record my Tivo shows to DVD. It is occasionalyy a bit glitcy, and slightly tempermental about what type of DVD you feed it. However, once you get it all worked out, it really delivers.Considering the crazy-ness it helps you avoid...1 hour - download from Tivo to Camera1 hour - downoad from camera to computer15 mins - create movie2 hours - convert movie30 mins - burn movie...it's great!
Good price. Could not get rid of loud shrill noise.No tech support. Only option was to send it back.Bellsonecor TR350 2Speed Automatic Telephone Recording System
Ok, so I have small ears. None of the options for "earbuds", foam or plastic would fit deep enough into my ear for me to hear all of the sound. I had to cram the foam insert into my ears so that it was VERY uncomfortable for me to hear the bass at all. So I returned them.
It's over a month now & the product, can you believe, has not yet arrived! Reported to be lost in transit.So, imagine how great a rating & review one would give!Please do the needfulThanks!
I recently purchased this antenna so I can receive over the air digital local channels. It does a very good job pulling in local digital channels in the Phoenix area but the standard analong channels do not come in very clear. I have been receiving almost a full signal on the digital channels per my HDTV's signal meter. The manufacturer recommends the addition of an optional amplifier to improve the signal. I have not yet ordered the amplifier but after reading a review by another owner on Epinions, he states it works very good with the addition of the amplifier.
I used to buy EPSON R300 compatibles from this store, then they started selling them remanufactured, and now they work for maybe one copy before they fade out completely. Do not waste your money.
I had to upgrade my WRT54G router to v3.01.3 to get the bug fix for long domain names (common in corporate networks). Now I can't use the WRE54G because of the router firmware incompatability - the extender is unstable and basically useless. And there's that red light that won't turn blue. Back to Office Depot/Amazon it goes...
For the price the Belkin does fine [I have two ]5 min for shut down. My APC smart 1400 is a better ups and will run longer on batt also cost more than 4x than the belkin .Hint the heavierthe ups the longer it will run.rcb
I bought this monitor from Office Depot through Amazon.com and am very pleased with it. I read a lot of other reviews about LCDs having dead pixels on them, and was a bit concerned before ordering, but I am pleased to say that I only found 1 dead pixel. This monitor rotates both vertically and horizontally and looks and functions great. Color and resolution are very good also.
It's Bright, and has a special red LED strobe setting. It also has a compass, and radio that both work great. It's thin and tall, so it dosen't take up too much room in my emergency kit.
The cord was long reached to the spaces I wanted, was a nice long black cord that fit into my router and runs smoothly!
Will not recognize 99% of the photos stored on my hard drive including those taken with a Canon camera.Will not work with iPhoto.Customer service reps are zip help.Configuring print options is definately not intuitive.
I've been using these almost daily for about 3 months now. I wanted to wait a while before writing a review to make sure they would last more than a few weeks. I'm no audiophile, and these work just fine for me. They still work great after using them frequently for jogging, walking, working in the yard, or cleaning up around the house. They stay in my ears quite comfortably and do what they're supposed to do. I'm sure there's better quality out there, but these are just fine for my purposes.
I really like these.I bought a kit and used them behind in-wall speakers to break up the back wave and tighten the sound. I put a sheet of Dynamat on the drywall behind them, then glued these squares onto it using the provided superglue. The glue came out so fast that I ended up using it all on one square (there are two in the package), so make sure you have some standard superglue on hand before you start.You can also staple them to the surface if what you are applying them to isn't too hard (like drywall, in my case). This won't work for a standard metal car door, however. In that case you'll want to make sure you've got some good glue to stick it in with, and enough of it to cover both squares in the package.One thing to be aware of is that these are smaller than you might think. That is a good thing if your speaker is small, like a standard door speaker, but check the measurements and make sure they are a good fit for your application.Sean P. Logue, 2007
We bought this camera b/c we had thought Sony was a very good product. This camera took awful pictures. They quality was very blurry. We called Sony and they had us on the phone trying to fix it. We were told we would have to hold the camera a certain way (which we tried) and listen for the beep (which we tried) Finally after taking about 15 pictures and having about 3 come out clear, we packed it up and returned it for a cheaper Olympus, that takes great pictures!
The best mp3 player i have two they are so cool nintendo rvolution rocks to
This is actually the harness for a Nissan, so you wind up with a couple of extra pieces, but it works fine in a Samurai. I wound up having to test each of the connections on the Samurai, and will add the wiring map later, but that was easy enough.If you have a stock Samurai deck, it has these connections on it, which can simply be cut off and used with the new deck. I wanted new wire to slolder to, so I went with these and am happy with them.One plus for this harness kit is that it has a connector and wires for rear speakers, which do not come with the Samurai. You can remove the spade connectors from this extra connector, solder them to your speaker wires connection and use this as a speaker harness as well. The spade connectors plug into the stock speaker connectors in the kick-panels.
My major concern was all of the posts about difficulties with notebook monitors and color casts. Of course notebook monitors (I've got a new MacBook) are designed for low power and have limited viewing angles, so viewing position is critical.Anyway I used the Huey Pro, only takes a few minutes, and calibrated the monitor. The change was breathtaking. Flesh tones, which were bluish, became accurate. But it does only look correct when viewed straight on or with a small downward angle, which actually improves the brightness and contrast. If I look at the display from a low angle it turns magenta -- exactly what some other people have complained about. But from a higher angle it looks fine.I then used the Huey Pro to calibrate a pair of monitors on my system at work. I don't do photography there, but it was annoying that colors changed moving across the border between monitors. The work system is Windows XP, and the monitors are not the same model. The Huey Pro calibrated them both and there is a good match across the border.I still have my main iMac system (with a second monitor) to calibrate. But I expect no problems after these successes.Only downside I've seen is the software wants to hang around after calibration. You have to play around with the innards of your system to get it to go away. Since it creates standard icm profiles there is no reason to have the software designed so that it can't be easily turned off.
I mounted this with Olieva's 32" LCD television. The one-side tilt feature works like a charm. Very good price compared to mounts from other manufacturers. I will buy a few more once LCD TVs go down in price some more :-)
I think it's great except it's too big and bulky.
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We have this combo since 5 years and we have no issues with it. It works great in the game room for the kids to watch DVDs and play video games. The handling is easy and all the buttons on the remote are still working after 5 years of kid's treatment. Picture quality and sound are absolutely OK for this TV. Great buy.
I'm a photography novice and this is my first SLR. It's been a great camera since I bought it 2 years ago; very easy to use and very powerful. I can't see wanting a better camera when you're starting out like I am. There are many better cameras but I can't justify the cost with how little I know about photography.The software isn't great but it does the job. The only thing that's bad about the camera is that it makes you want to go out and start spending too much money on lenses and other equipment. I'd say photography is a pretty healthy hobby though.. who doesn't want to go out and take great sunset pictures?
Sorry - I just don't get it. These are the worst sounding earphones/headphones I have ever owned - bar none. They sound much worse than my $9 Sony earphones. I've tried re-positioning them as many ways as I could (without puncturing my ear drums). To me, they sound like an AM transistor radio from 1965.
This is the 4th camcorder I'm testing in 6 months and the first HD camcorder. Video quality is excellent; photo quality is good when in photo mode. Low light video is pretty good as well in a regular lighted room compared to other SD camcorders, and also Night mode is awesome if you plan to use it. Handling is great for someone with medium-small hands. Considering that the camcorder is under a pound with battery and tape inside, the size is quite small and controls are a bit cramped. Once you get used to it and you see the video quality you'll love it.The only negative thing that I found so far is that it doesn't have a HDMI connection, even though Component output is just as good (just a few more cables to put up with).The battery that it comes with lasts for about 50min so I would definitely recommend an extra high capacity battery and also a wide angle lens.The other HD camcorder I was looking at is the Sony HDR-SR1 with a 30GB hard drive. Considering that 60min of HD video takes about 20GB of your hard drive space when transferred to your computer, and HD DVD burners are still in the $700-$1,000 price range it would make no sense for me to burn DVDs and down convert the quality to SD. Also, if you think about backing up that 20GB of video and you can't afford a HD DVD burner, the process would take about 5 regular DVDs. With MiniDV tapes being as cheap as $1.50 per tape, it's much easier to keep the tapes and also transfer it to a SD DVD as a backup option. Maybe in 5 years from now when the HD DVD and Blu-ray DVD war would be settled and a lot more affordable, I would purchase a HDD camcorder or god knows that other new technology would be available then.
This swivel does what it says it will, but that is as far as it goes.The material it is made of is too hard, hurting the foot if one doesn't have hard soled shoes onIt does not solve the basic problem of the oxygen cord trying to twist back into a coil.
I waited for months to buy this DVD player. I already have a Samsung 47&quot; HDTV with a HDCP DVI Input so I figured this must be fate. Finally I would be watching movies in almost high definition quality and finally I would get to use the DVI on my tv to really see what it was capable of.So I run to the store swipe up this machine and run it home quickly to see what Lord of the Rings would look like in 1080i resolution.Straight out of the box I set it up with preciseness, followed the manuals instructions even though I am pretty much a video wiz with years of experience and knowledge. Set the machine to 1080i output and I sat down with a cold coke and fired up Lord of the Rings. I was expecting to be amazed...but alas I was horrified. First the sound output with optical cable was crackling and fading in and out and that is just on the menu. Then when I started up the movie, it randomly was skipping, and the picture was of a lesser quality than my good old dependable progressive scan DVD player. I thought for sure this was a mistake. I had expected amazing picture quality. I tried 720p output and it was worse than the 1080i. So I decided to make sure I wasn't blind and I hooked up my old DVD player to the component output and switched back and forth between the two and clearly my JVC Progressive Scan DVD player had a far superior image. I tried to tweak and make sure that it wasn't a cable or a setting error. I did all the things possible that could be a human error. In the end I found myself extremely disappointed and returned the machine that very night. So I recommend sadly that perhaps you invest in a good quality progressive scan unit and do not fall for this units false abilities. It may upconvert the signal through DVI connection to a 1080i resolution but it isn't anything near HDTV quality. I was so disappointed...please don't make the mistake I did by purchasing this unit.
I'm bummed these were just too big for my head :(. they fit halfway down my ears. Great sound quality.
If you like big sound,then stop looking! Super power Bass. You will need a power supply and inverter for this bad boy. I find the radio very good. I have a distant station I love and many other radios cant't pick it up,but the Kaboom does it well. This unit CRANKS love it.
For only $14 and change why not utilize the Remote Shutter Release? This is easy to use, just set your shutter release to either REMOTE or REMOTE+2s and push the button. You don't even have to point the remote directly at the camera, at least not on my D60. It comes with a small nylon pouch with loops for your camera's neckstrap, and it comes with a battery. Again, this is a no-brainer must-have, for the price.
The unit i am rating is my third. I bought the first one for me and my sister wanted the ipod video. after playing a bit with it she said she couldnt "gop back" to the ipod. Going back quite describe moving from the zen vision M to the ipod video. It is my opinion that both units cant even be compared.The screen of the Zen vision M looks like a high definition one. It is simply amazing. The sound it's better, although that might be only because the creative earbuds are much better than apple's. I dont hear any difference when playing through the audio outs in an an amplifier, but out of the headphone out i think the Zen beats the ipod.When it comes to features the zen it's the way to go too. FM tuner and recorder. The reception is very good and the recordings quality are amazing. The voice recorder is also great. The unit works like a standard USB drive, you dont need ANY software to move files back and forth from the unit. The video out is quite good, but i understand it could be better.Something that i particulary missed about the video playback capabilities is the divx ultra, or the ability to display softcoded subtitles (one or several subtitles that can be turned on/off in one divx clip). You need to embed (hardcode, without the posibility to turn it off...like the VHS)the subtitles to the divx clips in order to be able to have them displayed in the zen.As a weakness, the apple lovers say the zen vision m lacks the lossless/gapless formats. Unless you dont have an orpheus(the greatest headphones ever built, most say) or some really expensive audio equipment you wont notice any difference in audio quality with 256kbps mp3s and lossless. You can also find freeware programs with ability to play lossless (flac, etc) in the zen vision M. After all the advantages i dont think the 1 sec. gap between songs can make anyne buy the ipod over the zen.The apple is also a bit thinner, and weighs a bit less. That is about the only real advantage of the ipod over the zen, and when u reconsider and think about all the features that you get with the zen and the ipod lacks (fm tuner/recorder, voice recorder, stunning screen quality), there is simply no conparisson between both. Check the ratings for each player here on amazon and get the right one. So many users cant be wrong. I am in love with the zen!PS: accessories are widely available for the apple ipod obviously. But you can find most accessories for the zen too. Cambridge soundworks has a docking similar to the bose one that suposedly delivers great sound. I havent heard it so i dont know.
This keyboard is excellent. I saved a lot by going with Macally instead of Apple. I usually stick to the Apple brand for high quality, but in this instance the aftermarket product exceeded my expectations.
As an electronics enthusiast I own quite a few Sony products, most of which I'm quite satisfied with. Unfortunately this is the worst representation of a Sony product that I've ever purchased! It doesn't seem like Sony put to much thought into the functionality of their family radio. The sound is extremely poor. The speaker sounded very muffled and I often found myself asking other individuals to repeat themselves. There are only a few keys on the unit (which isn't necessarily a bad thing) but they all serve multiple purposes. You may have to toggle through one function to get to another. The light for the LCD display doesn't do much justice in dimly lit conditions. Worst of all the call and search features are tied together. Every time I tried to call someone I would end up on a different channel! There are plenty other family radios that are far better than the Sony for the same or comparable price.
Exactly what I was looking for. The retractable cord makes them great for exercising, and they are small enough to stick in my purse and carry around with me wherever I go.
The sound is spectacular in the earbuds provided, sounds like surround sound. You can keep your iPods!! The picture on the screen is also superior to the iPod, and the program to load music into it is so easy, you don't need itunes (at a dollar a song) like the iPod. You can also load programs that you normally watch and that are saved on Tivo, also movies from the computer. I love my Zen, best purchase I've made.
This 10 key saves me much time doing my Sunday School Reports at Church. my laptop did not have a 10 key and I am soooo pleased with this retractable cord version. I can put it where it works best for me. Thanx for asking! Gramsbear
I can't say how many headphones I've owned over the years.I can say that this is the first set that sounds very very good and comes with the ability to REPLACE cables, headband pads, earcups and can be converted into a headset with the addition of a boom-mike!30dB isolation from outside noise and two ways to fold them (with the flat form an excellent way to lay them down on a sound board) + a 2 year warranty and a very responsive curve all for less $$ than my last set of Sony monitor (MDR) headsets (the Sony set is now retired after only two years of use - just like the three prior ones).The spring is a bit tight...but I like that.
This is the first "extra" I've purchased for my new Ipod, and it's somewhat disappointing. Sound quality varies from pretty good to bad depending on where I am at, and switching channels doesn't seem to help.
I was skeptical at first, but I borrowed one of the and used it extensively before I bought it for myself. What a great little camera. It's a camera that you will use because it's so small you can carry it around everywhere. A large CF card and a spare battery are necessities, however.
This is the first camera that I have ever owned, and love it! I took it on my vacation to Florida and it captured the sunsets, beaches, architecture, and everything else with amazing clarity and color. It is easy to use and very lightweight. I highly recommend buying this camera. The only thing negative I have to say about it is that my finger has shown up in the top corner of some of my pictures, although this is most likely a user error more than design flaw.
That pretty much sums it up. I bought this for my wife, who is somewhat technically challenged. All I have to say is that this thing is amazingly simple to use and extremely accurate.I have had a built-in nav on my Cadilac CTS since 2003 and for me it's been great. The problem with it is that it is very difficult to use. The Nuvi 360 is much, much, much easier and at least as accurate.Here are some key things that I really like about this thing, especially over my built-in one:1. It speaks street names (not just highways) and destinations. I even typed the name of a destination that just opened so it wasn't in the map and it actually said the name when I got there! (I knew the address and wanted to add it to "My Favorites")2. Bluetooth is very nice. I didn't think I would use this, but it is way too cool. If I want to call home, I can touch two buttons, and it'll call home. It can even pass my voice dial destinations to my Motorola phone, for hand's free dialing. It also downloads my entire Razr phone book so I can select from the screen. Audio quality is very good.3. It's small and portable. I threw it in my laptop bag for a trip to San Francisco. (Yes, I may have to get "another" one for my wife.) Works great for walking as well as driving. By the way, it clocked the plane at 565 mph. Get a window seat if you want to try this.4. Maps are easily updated. Garmin's current policy is to release updates every 18 months. There's a free POI updater that you can download with many 3rd party POI's that you can populate. Many are free, some are subscription based. There's even ones that tell you where the speed limit camera's are so you can be alerted as you approach them. Speaking of this, you can download "tour guides" that will take you through a tour of a city complete with audio! There's a lot of potential there...5. Very easy interface. As it gets close to recognizing what you are trying to type, a list pops up. What takes me 2-3 minutes on my CTS, takes 20 seconds on this thing. Like I said, my wife loves it.I can go on and on, but these are my favorite things. I don't care for the MP3 player. It sounds nice, but I have an iPod. Same with the Jpeg viewer. (Why would I want to look at pictures while driving??)The window suction cup mount that came with it, works good for us. It's powerful and has a little lever on which makes it easy. I may consider the friction bean bag for car rentals, etc.One more note: I chose this over the 660, not because of price, because of size.
These ties work, but they are not really 8" velcro cable ties. They are 7" of velcro cable tie plus a 1" non-velcro Belkin tab.Dollartree has basically the same product in its hardware section, only with 7.5" of useable velcro and a much shorter tab (that still does a perfectly good job of facilitating removal), for $1.00. There are only five ties in the Dollartree package, but they are still a much better deal.The facing velcro strip (the piece that adheres to the velcro strip) is a little shorter on the Dollartree ties, so the Belkin tie might hold better if you are wrapping cable that is a little large for the length of the cable tie. But since the Dollartree ties are longer, they would fit comfortably around the same cable, so I think that's a moot point.
It really is. After coming out with a flop model (Tungsten W) palm has done it right this time! This beautifully designed PDA has it all. Looks, Power and of course the price. The design is elegant, screen resolution is brilliant and Palm OS is powerful. The battery seems to last longer than the older versions (Palm m130). The down side for owners of older models is that this model does not have "palm universal connector" which was being marketed in the older series, so any accessories that one was using with some older model will no longer be worth holding on to! It would be wise to invest in a 64 MB or greater multimedia card if the aim is to enjoy MP3s.All in all, this PDA deserves nothing less than five stars. It is not possible to get this much form, function and power for this price in today's market. Way to go Palm.
I have owned Heresy's since 1975, in 1985 I bought the Heresy II's and this year I bought the Heresy III's, they just keep getting better, they have a full presence and spatial displacement like nothing else in their price class. I got 20 years out of my last pair, this pair, probably the same, the handcrafted quality is apparent, the sound, even at low volumes is incredibly clear.I kid you not folks, I am a Klipshophile, and for my "man cave" there are always a pair of Heresy's, the is no better crafted or sounding speaker for the money (albeit a lot) and few speakers at any price that can stand next to these wonderful speakers. As an aside, I always go with the Oiled Walnut.
Great product! Have digital Dish and use this primarily as backup for bad weather but reception so good plus Dish does not have locals in HD; to date we are using off air broadcast and love the clarity also picking up digital stations we were not aware of. We are actually about 45 miles so pushing fringe area; no issues with reception to date.Pros: well constructed and should look good on roof; works well in attic with only one known local digital station not received (moving to top of roof when warmer temps so don't expect any more lost channels) current HTtv signal strength always greater than 79%Cons: (minor issues only) didn't include cable; took longer than expected to receive; some hardware not put together correctly and had to redo; install on roof top
Small, compact...sometimes hard to hold due to its size.Works great-photos clear and nice.
I purchased a JVC radio and this interface as well as an XM Radio tuner interface. You cannot connect both interfaces to the radio simultaneously to allow a choice between XM / iPod. There appears to be an available input to allow that, but it will not let the cable plug in (interference within the plug prevents it).If you only want iPod connectivity, this will probably work for you. However, the 3-star rating I assigned is due to the lack of product information both inside the box and in the listing DO NOT state you can have XM OR iPod and you only find this out after purchasing them both. Also, JVC does not state if you can connect more than one of these interfaces through their radio.I am sure someone makes another device you can purchase after buying the radio, XM tuner interface, iPod interface to drive the cost of changing your radio even higher yet....Just for iPod, you should be fine.
******Update December 2008******So, I am still using it and everything works fine. I use it for vacation, weekend trips, everything. It's really great. I still say it was a bit of overkill....however, better to have more than less. If you are super organized, then I think you will love this even more. I can EASILY say that this is a great value. The material still looks very good and shows no sign of wear. After so many years, for me to come back to this review and mention this also says a lot. I highly recommend it! I guess 4.5 stars would have been more accurate.This is really large. I mean, REALLY large. It holds my Dell Inspiron 9300 with plenty of room. I also have room for my camera bag, and much more. It is very comfortable. My only reason for giving it 4 stars is that it has too many openings. It makes it difficult to find things. I wish it came with wheels, because it would be easier to lug around when fully loaded (and believe me, you can really load this bag). I am very happy with this bag, and would like to note that the padding is good....not great, but good, acceptable.
Great price, just not right for my needs. Do plenty of research before buying any specialty battery. These were the right size batteries for my Kodak camera but what I didn't realize, my camera required a specially designed battery. Hopefully I can find another use for these batteries.
I had some concerns after reading some of the reveiws. But this product has performed great for me. There is no delay in printing the second side. There have been no paper jams. Basically, it has worked very well on my Photomsart D7160. Very good buy.*** Update after one month of heavy use ***This product has been absolutely outstanding! Not a single paper jam. Reasonably fast using "normal draft" mode. Best computer accessory I have ever owned!
I use this to connect my iPod and a CD player to my stereo. Sound quality and ease of use is great. No reason to pay much more for a similar component.
all the bad reviews rated this product bad because they say it doesn't work with vista. that is not true at all. ANY PROGRAM FOR XP WORKS ON VISTA. this is how to make it work. Vista has a COMPATIBILITY MODE!! sarry if i seem mean but all you have to do is when the install program comes up right click it and theres a option for compatibility mode. If it says you need adminastators rights, you need to go to computer then open view files and run as adminastratur and check the box compatibility mode as well. that means for that program only it will dumb down Vista to XP to allow it to be installed. its veary simple. works for all programs. after instalation of pinnacle it will offer you a upgrade to make it more compatible, do it. it makes it run 3 times faster.ok now that the hole not working on vista thing is taken care of, this divice is amazing. the capture program works great. I do recomend that if you want to edit movies and make montages to download the program SONY VEGAS 9. this video software is kinda old, 3 years, that means it can be found for free on the internet. sony vegas for editing pinnacle for capturing. purfect combo.So in the end 100% satifaction and DONT BE AFRAID TO BUY USED. I buy everything used and never had problems, myths of used products are myths. you have a 30 day warranty anyway. so have fun making movies and whatnot. oh and it works for capturing game footage like xbox and PS3 games.
This product is garbage. First one I received was defective and did not charge my 3G Ipod, but instead like some other people have said, drained my battery to the point my ipod would not even turn on. Second one I received as a replacement did the same exact thing. Lesson learned for me so next potential buyer beware.
I have made a blunder that makes me feel like an idiot. When I plugged the Red Audio Cable in, I accidently plugged it into the Red Component slot. Not knowing this, I heard a buzzing sound and got angry thinking that Sony has screwed me over.After 10 minutes of doing whatever to make it work, I actually read the labels and saw that I plugged the audio cable into the component red slot....WHAT A FOOL!However, I have to put the blame on the designers of this unit. By putting the red component slot directly below the white audio slot, you can confuse people as usually on most DVD units and TVs the red audio slot is directly below the white audio slot.Boy, I laughed my *** off after this. And I see one persons review somewhere here that states he had the same buzzing noise as me....he even got a replacement and it still did the noise.....I bet he plugged the audio cable into the component cable just as I did...LMAO.So if anyone plans on getting this player, make sure you plug the red audio cable in the correct slot!
After using the Sangean DT400 for a couple years while working (it finally gave up after I dropped it into a mud puddle), I purchased this radio as it is small enough to fit into a jeans back pocket, has a digital tuner, has a button lock switch, and I didn't need the weather band function of the DT400.In general I like the radio, but I was disappointed that it doesn't have a clock display when it is turned off (the DT400 has this feature). In addition, setting the station memory is a little cumbersome and the button lock switch is in an unusual place on the radio.Overall, decent sound from the speaker (I mostly tune to AM talk/sports radio stations) and I like the size. A decent radio for how I'm using it, but I may go back to the DT400.
This is a quality product as far as how its built. But it can only handle certain sizes of monitors and make sure to measure the lip of your cabinets before hand.
I needed a HDMI cable to wire the video from our PS 3 gaming system to our Smart TV. The video quality is absolutely fantastic.
We have been purchasing these cd-r's for our church sound ministry. They are not rejected by our cd duplicator as some other brands are.
Good air thrust. But a bit moisy. Further, they can not be connected to the motherboard for BIOS control as they only comes with molex connector. Better than average.
These headphones are by far the BEST and most comfortable headphones with a microphone that I have ever tried. I like that they cover the entire ear fully. Some people like the smaller headphones, but they don't get rid of the background noise for me. With the Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 headset it shuts out almost all of the background and again they are so comfortable!!
Excellent!!! Picture and sound quality is the same as a $30 cable I bought at Walmart. Got My order within 2 days.
I have no problems with this product. The walls in my house are cement and I still get a strong signal at the other end of the house. Works great outside too.
I bought this camera to take to the Keys on a snorkeling trip. I made sure to load the film when I arrived in FL, I was careful with the rubber ring so as to insure a tight seel and still the camera leaked. I was never attempting a picture at a depth further than a few feet. What a crappy camera. I wasted two rolls of film and four batteries before I just gave up...save your money, I wish I had!
Need it for very basic recording -- recorder sits bout 1.5 - 2 feet away from the source of sound being recorded. Recording has shown to be clear and don't have a lot of background noise.This is not for work -- just for a class I am taking. Hence, have very basic requirements for what I need.The recorder is pretty easy to use.. so overall experience is quite satisfactory. Would recommend it for this kind of needs to anyone.
My preamp only has 2 digital inputs and with 4 devices now with optical outputs I wanted to be able to connect them all in a switchable setup. The Nyrius SW100 works perfectly. I first connected my CD directly to the preamp and subsequently via the SW100 and I cannot tell any difference in sound quality. I have a decent setup with Bryston equipment and B&W speakers and was worried that optical sources run through the switch would be audibly of lower sound quality. I really cannot tell any difference. Very happy with the easy and function of this product.
This is my first MP3 player and I did not know what to expect. All I can say is "AWESOME"! It is very tiny, light weight and has great fidelity. The controls are a little intimidating at first, but are no problem once you go through the instructions a time or two. The earphones are fine, no need to throw these away like on so many other units. The FM works great. I am getting stations from 50-75 miles away. The FM sound quality is outstanding as is the MP3 player. I also found that the memory storage is adequate, at least for me. I can load about 30 songs or about 2 hours of music. That is more than I would care to listen to at one time. Since the software is easy to use, it is a piece of cake to load the new music for variety. I have had a few problems with the software on Windows 98 SE.Iriver stays on top of their software and are constantly updating. The firmware is updateable so your unit will stay up with any changes or improvements. You also get a one year warranty while many of the MP3 players only get 90 days.I am more than pleased with this purchase and highly recommend it. It looks great, sounds great and the price is great!
Installation and setup couldn't have been easier. My Linksys wireless router is in the basement while the computer with this wireless PCI adapter is on the second floor, diagonally opposite, and the signal strength is "excellent." I have had no stability issues. Inexpensive, easy, and reliable.
I bought this for my old Olympus digital camera which was eating up AA batteries too quickly. New AA batteries only lasted for 10-12 photos, and the rechargeable AA batteries for only 5-7 photos. This new CRV3 rechargeable lithium battery (when fully charged) lasts all day (about 30+ photos) until being recharged at night that I never have to carry extra emergency batteries.
I have owned a 46xbr3 for over a month now. I would 1st like to say that the image of this TV is awesome. The menu options you have to tweak the look of the image is very very detailed. It helps if you run component and HDMI signals and need to have different tweaked settings to optimize look and reduce pixelization. 1080p with your playstation 3, blu ray or hd dvd players. The tv does not run 1080p component, only hdmi and vga, so your xbox 360 will have to run in 1080i (still looks great). The xbox 360 does run 1080p through vga input on this tv but xbox360 makes the screen look washed out.Clouding Issue:There is however a manufacturing defect that is not officially published by sony and no recall is yet in effect. The Sony LCD flatpanels XBR2/XBR3 40"/46"/52" screens have a greater then 50% chance to have a defect nicknamed "clouding". I am one of those unlucky buyers. What "clouding" basically is, is white puffy looking background lighting, when screen is black. This is not to be confused with non uniform lighting often seen in PC lcd panels; This is much worse and much brighter and heavily blotchy. For most people with this problem (including myself) you can only see this clouding during times when the screen goes black. (credits at the end of the movies, transitions between commercials to tv shows, dark parts scenes in movies and shows.) During these dark scenes they stand out like a sore thumb and make viewing distracting; due to the fact they are very bright and whitish. My experience is the longer the TV stays turned on the brighter these clouds get. When you 1st turn on the Tv they are very faint. They also have an odd habit of shifting around the panel very slowly over the course of weeks. (as strange as this may sound) I have found the clouding does not discolor or overbrighten the screen when the TV has full colorful images on it. This is why this problem is tolerable and I did not demand my money back, its still not acceptable though. I have read a few users say their clouding is so bad it effects the colors and makes them washed out. Thankfully I have not seen that.Please do not take my word for any of this I encourage you to be a critical thinker and go out on google and seek this "sony lcd clouding" issue. I am doing my part for the small community of us who are stuck with this sad problem overshadowing what is otherwise an absolutely great HDTV.In closing this TV is beautiful looking but when you spend this much money you don't want things like this bringing down your morale over the product. If you buy this TV you could be one of the lucky buyers and get an untainted screen and most stores give you a 30 day return policy. I have also heard (not confirmed) that the newest manufactured models have fixed this issue. I gave the product 5 stars despite the flaw, because even with this flaw I love this TV.Best of luck with your HDTV purchases. Hope this helps.
This product was purchased to bandaid a dual antenna issue in my Toyota Camry (stock radio has two slots for antenna, aftermarket Headunit has only one, so also bought a Y-splitter 2F to 1M). Although the smaller antenna in my Camry didn't fit all the way in the slot, it made enough of a contact that it helped my reception significantly.I checked the GM smaller antenna connector and it seemed to be as long as my Camry connector, so I am not sure if it would work on the GM models either?! not sure, but giving it 4 stars anyway.I am happy with the purchase and glad I did it.
I purchased this camera for my husband who doesn't use a camera much. We ended up using this camera all the time, as I misplaced my 35MM camera. It takes great pictures for the price. Sometimes, I have noticed red eye (it is supposed to have red reduction) and some the pictures indoors are darker in the background than outside, but overall this ...camera has out performed itself in my opinion.I highly recommend it.
Standard Amazon cheat. Good low price product over priced shipping. I bought four of these cables and they changed me $5.95 each to ship.
These headphones were awesome...great sound except that they break real easily and I'm pretty ticked off about that. Thanks Lee
It works well. One drawback; there are no instructions. You have to use the camera manual and your imagination.
After reviewing different gps devices for months I finally came down to the sportrak color. The only experience I had with them was the garmin rino we use at work. When I opened the box for some reason the gps unit was in there upside down. Shortly after opening it I noticed that the control pad was stuck off to one side. That upset me but I wasn't going to return it over just that. Me and a few of my friends went down to the lake later that day to do some geocaching. I felt pretty secure climbing the rocks next to the shore, its water resistant right? WRONG. I dropped it in 3 inches of water and in the 5 seconds it took me to get it out of the lake water had leaked inside of the screen and the gps itself. Needless to say it didn't work after that. BAD design flaw. In conclusion.. the sportrak color is very fragile and has many flaws that magellan needs to work out.
This multimedia projector is fantastic. Connects 2 computers and a video machine. Remote pointers (6 different types!). Technically it has everything you could hope for - large projection surface, brightness (1700 lumens), incredible clarity and ease of use. Above all it's light and very portable. A busy presenter's dream machine! And at a good price.
Was in the market searching for something that would play Ipod, CDs and but should have good sound quality and within $100 budget. Tried many options like Sony micro systems (was terrible to sound), other brands, but was not satisfied with any and returned to the store. Being an owner of Bose Wave music system, thought of getting another one but which was way expensive. Accidentally came across these speakers at Best Buy and really loved them. Fortunately got a brand new pair for $80 as a deal. Hooked them to the laptop and wow !!! These are really the best computer speakers. This solved all the problems, computer can play CDs, iPhone can be used with iTunes and great speakers..Perfect !!These are really good speakers. I really love them. Build quality is good. Great sound for the size of speakers. Good enough for a bed room or home office. Certainly go for it if you are in the market !
The Canon PowerShot S110 is a great little camera for those on the go. People who want compactability- you've got it- this tiny little piece of art is a stainless wonder that fits in your pocket! Maybe a little on the heavy side for a silk shirt but great none-the-less. It has nary a noise when operating and the picture quality and option availability is superb. Way to go Canon, I am glad to have waited for this new and improved version.
I bought the Lowepro sligshot bag this Winter for a Ski trip and was impressed by it's build quality and ergonomics, so when I picked up a new laptop, I looked for a larger bag that I could load all of my gear in.The CompuRover fits all of my gear with a little extra space. The build quality is excellent, very sturdy, lots of padding for your expensive equiptment. The zippers are all metal and rubberized on important seams. The Tripod pocket and straps are strong and rugged - I wouldn't be worried about carrying around a 5 - 10lb tripod with it. I was a little worried about the placement of the camera pocket on the bottom of the bag as my DSLR will be facing lense down. But there is ample padding, and the weight of the laptop actually goes behind the pocket, so there won't be any weight pressing down on your camera. The placement of the pocket is actually a godsend, as it sits in the small of your back and makes for a much more comfortable hike considering the weight of all of the gear you're hauling around. I have no regrets buying the bag, it's been worth it.
I've recently upgraded my entire entertainment system and when you do that, you realize that you really need to have a high performance universal remote. Well, of all the cool stuff I recently bought, this is by far THE coolest of them all!!Look, everyone else has said it and it operates just like it promises, so I won't waste your reading time on its features... just know that it works! I have 5 remote controls in a box now (I bought the sound system after getting the Harmony 880 and its remote never came out of its plastic!)... not to mention 10 spare batteries! Noteworthy: The codes are extensive, which includes my 15 year-old Samsung VCR and XBox 360.Okay, here's a valuable consumer tip: If you have young kids, see if there is an "armored" version because it WILL break if not treated with constant respect. Not a remote that you can toss across the coffee table or mash on its buttons! I would estimate that it would not withstand a drop of 5 feet onto a hard surface. Other minor "glitches" come up once in a while, but nowhere near to a point of annoyance and very easy to manage.I am serious... using more than one remote control is officially a joke with products like the Harmony 880 on the market!
This is a pricey product so I expected quality. Installation was made difficult by the instructions not including one of the pieces shipped in the box. In other words, I unpacked the box, opened the instructions, and in the PARTS LIST at the top of the page, one steel bracket and two bolts were not mentioned! Oh well, I lost 1 hour trying to figure out the right way to mount that bracket, and got it to work. Screwed on the mounting bracket, slid the CPU onto the track and.... crooked! There's nothing to be done about it. I spent another hour messing with the various clamps, to no avail. My machine is not especially heavy but it pulls the clamp sideways. And Fellowes calls this their professional line? I'm going to go with a computer mount that goes ALL THE WAY around the machine---I suspect any L-shaped bracket might cause a problem like this.Disappointed + inconvenienced + return hassle = 1 star.
I didn't want to spring for the 580 so I tried the 430. I'm glad I picked this up instead.The flash fires fine with my T3i both attached and detached. It fires remotely with the flash on the T3i.
I am content with the sound quality of these headphones. However, the product I ordered was "IN BLACK." I received the clear version of the E2c-n earphones, not the black version. I did not want to go through the hassle of sending the product back, especially since it took a week longer than the "2-day" shipping I requested.
Infinity is a great product. This is great for a component set front and rear. Brings out the full sound of the speakers. Great buy.
We've had this Kodak Digital Camera bag for quite a while now and it still looks brand new. It's roomy, sturdy and a perfect size for our needs.
I ordered the 12' cables and was sent 6'. This was an even bigger problem since my drywall was bein done the next morning and I needed the 12' to run in the wall.
Bought it for work. Integrates seamlessly with my existing work phone. I've been using it for over a month now and I've had zero complaints about the sound or volume. The ear loop is a little uncomfortable at times, but it's designed in a way that makes it very sturdy and stays on my ear well. I've very happy with this product, and the price was right in comparison to other models out there.
Avoid Memorex disks like the common cold! Available ubiquitously, which make these far superior Verbatim printable disks harder to find. Amazon offers a fair price for them. Good bargain.
Whether iDrops will remove a scratch on your smartphone screen is, judging by the reviews, a matter for debate. However, what iDrops will definitely remove is the anti-fingerprint coating on the screen, which ultimately will leave it looking worse than if you'd just learnt to live with the scratch. In short, don't use iDrops on your smartphone.
This adapter is perfect. I have the small black model. It has a cap for both sides, SD and micro SD slots, very portable and inexpensive.Targus TGR-MSD500 USB 2.0 Secure Digital Card Reader/Writer with Micro SD slot
This system allows you to hang your camera or lens from a strap, or from your backpack or your photographers vest, and very quickly change your arrangement.I frequently have several long lenses hanging, plus two bodies. I can drop a camera, have it fall on the strap and move to another camera. I still caution you to be careful tough. I once dropped a Hasselblad SWC from a train car because I sadly ASSUMED it was on a strap. It was not harmed at all.Back to the product, if you want to work fast and you don't want seven straps around your neck, this is the way to go.Also, I had fast shipping, and I needed it because I was covering a Shuttle launch from the press area.
I received the hub in the mail, had it hooked up in just a few minutes (hardest part was opening the package), and plugged in the USB connections from my various items.It works perfectly with all - don't even know its there.
Purchased an OKI Magenta Image Drum for our C3600 Laser Jet printer. For a new image drum the price was great, it was promptly sent out and received in excellent condition. We will order from them again.
I've enjoyed Panasonic quality since I was a child. These headphones are stunning. I've owned several pairs of "lightweight" phones over the years, -but these are exceptional -especially as open-air designs. I've now purchased several for friends. I'm also a Sony MDR-V6 enthusiast (& that should tell you about my taste for exceptional phones). I'm generally not easily impressed. These Panasonic phones were a pleasing exception! If Panasonic marketing is reading; --They'd be well advised to make these phones into a similar model with a boom-microphone for skype-type communications.
I used these in my office vital signs, patient monitor. They received an initial full charge and maintained their capability for six(6) months before a recharge was required.Great product, competitively priced.
Well I bought this polarizing filter just to have it for sunny exposure days.Seems to me worth the money. No complaints. Well built, quality glass.I don't remember if I read the review for this one stating that you could not use a lens cap with it. If so that is false. There is enough of a lip on the filter to clip the standard cap to it. No need to get another cap.Worth the $
I bought this case during the check-out process without reading the reviews which was a mistake. First off, I missed the fact that the camera came with a small zipper case. Second, the camera falls out easily, especially when you sit down or bend over.Pros:- You can get to the camera quickly- Takes only one hand to get it out- The case has a spring-clip so you can get it on and off your belt easily (no undoing your belt - which you need to do for the included zipper case)Cons- The case doesn't hold the camera securely so it can fall out really easily.- The case needs to be upright all the time, so you can't safely connect it to the strap of something else like my camera bag.- there is no place for an extra battery or memory cardThe fact that the camera falls out is a real deal-breaker, the case needs to keep the camera safe so I can't recommend this to anyone.TIP - secure the camera in the case by putting the hand-strap around the belt connector. This makes removal a two handed operation, but saves the camera from certain death or getting lost.
For all the hype about this lens and the price tag you would THINK it would fit on most cameras? no. Didn't even line up correctly with my kodak disposable camera, nor my polaroid.
The group I co-lead, &quot;One Lap Around New England,&quot; is an annual youth bicycling tour through the six New England states. We now own five TalkAbouts, and just purchased 2 of the 250's this fall for evaluation. I find that this model is an incremental enhancement from the TalkAbout +. The range seems a little better (though the cases are identical); Motorola yanked the absolutely useless voice synthesizer out of the Plus and replaced it with a useful scanning and lock function. Another reader whined about &quot;not being able to scan subcodes&quot; -- apparently thinking codes are channels. They are just used for squelching other conversations -- pushing the monitor button lets you hear everything on the channel. We chose these over Cobra's FRS products because they stand up to the abuse and needs of cyclists (especially CHANGING BATTERIES!). A great inexpensive solution that has saved our necks several times.
It works as good as the original remote did. It works on #2 remote only as factory remote did. The price is much cheaper then Dishnetwork.
Even though the printer is kind of tall, it takes up a surprisingly small amount of desktop space. Ideal for home use, and nicely priced (rivals higher end inkjets). I used to use an inkjet, but I realized that the amount that you spend on the replacement cartridges makes the inkjet cost much more in the long run than a laser printer (for the same amount of pages printed).In short, I like this printer.Why only 4 stars then? Well, I think HP printers are more sturdily built than this one. However, HP Laserjets usually get up to ~$400. The sweet price on this one allows me to give it the high rating.
I recently purchased a new 8400F believing that it would scan my negatives at similar quality as the basic picture cd that comes with prints, but was mistaken. The picture cd, while lower total resolution, was far sharper than anything the 8400F could produce at any size. The 6.99 picture cd is sadly superior. I was quite disappointed in the negative scanning ability both with B&W and color film. The comparisons pretty much say it all. Even with Vuescan, things weren't better and there's no Silverfast software support available.
I bought this bulky heavy item from Amazon because of the positive reviews here. I used it during a trip to London. I would not mind the weight or bulk if it worked. On its first use it blew an internal fuse and I would later find out that it also destroyed my $50 battery charger. To make matters worse I could not even attempt to use the converter again since I did not have a replacement fuse. Steren supplied no extra fuses or even an instruction book. Nowhere on the box or the item does it tell you what fuse it uses so you have to magnify the tiny writing on the replaceable fuse to figure it out. Stay away from this junk item and head down to your local Radio Shack and buy a converter that has a resettable fuse.As an update to this review I contacted Steren and they told me to throw the unit out since they claim that there are no user replaceable parts and that includes the removable fuse. Strewn offered to do nothing for me and referred me back to Amazon. Apparently Steren is as junk a company as their products are. They distain their customers and couldn't care less about how their products perform once they get your money.
This cable is every bit as good as the $35 equivalent cable I almost bought at Target, and this was less than $4 with shipping. Great cable, great deal.
I thought my old laptop was dead but my son didn't believe it even though I had had two different computer repair shops tell me it was (I didn't have them tear into it, just do a visual check that didn't cost an arm and a leg) because I didn't intend to spend the amount of money they said it was going to cost to fix it. When my son came to vist he kept fiddling with it and finally told me he thought my problem was the AC Adapter and not my laptop...I ordered the AC Adapter and my laptop came to life...and now the grandkids use the old and I can protect my new.
Of all the iPhone cases I've seen and used, this one is the best. In addition to being thicker on the sides, it has a ridge around the front which protects the screen if you drop it on the face. Granted, this won't help if it falls from a larger distance or onto a surface that isn't flat, but it is better than the cases that don't have anything there. This case makes me feel like my iPhone is fairly well protected.The case is very comfortable to hold in your hand, and all the buttons are easy to get to. That said, I haven't used the belt clip at all, and since the iPhone with case on it just sits in the belt clip (they are very definitely two separate pieces) I'm not sure I would be comfortable using it. However, I bought the set intending to just use the case anyway, and Amazon's price for it is great. I also haven't experienced any discoloration - though like for most clear plastics, I wouldn't recommend it for a smoker. If it weren't for the belt clip, it'd be a 5-star case.
I have a T20 which is now "old" in computer years - 7 or so - yet it continues to chug through whatever I need it to do. Memory upgrades are limited to 512mb for this laptop so I'll have to move on to a newer computer, however, this one has been a reliable piece of machinery for the money that was spent when I bought it brand new. Today I was thinking of upgrading the memory from 256 to 512 so I stumbled on this site and thought that I'd add my 2 cents for anyone who's thinking of perhaps getting one of these old relics as a starter computer for a youngster or something like that.
Early October: It's my second time buying these headphones. I mainly use them for exercising in the gym. Because they actually go in the ear they cancel out a LOT of noise and that also means that you don't have to have the volume UP in the gym to hear ur music, which is why I think most people always have the music up - because they have bad headphones. SATISFIED the first time around and I hope they'd last me as long - i think it was like 6 months, but I also really use them like every other day and may not take care of them as much as I shoul.UPDATE: December 12, 2012Bought these headphones on September 29th 2012. For almost a month now (in December) these headphones have just been sitting on my desk. Why? The point where the cable connects to the jack (part you plug in) becomes EASILY damaged and almost later i have to move the cable one way or another for it to transmit side to both speakers. I had thought that when I bought it the first time, I was being reckless and that was why it stopped working. I mainly use it for exercising at the gym, not running, just for weight lifting, 3 times a week. This time I really did take care of it so I'm pretty upset and convinced that it's the material they use to make the cable. I'm sticking to my original iPhone Apple headphones that are made really high quality cabling. I'd have loved to stick with this had the wiring was done in order to last long because the sound quality is better than Apple's headphones, which have to be fairly loud at the gym to push out other noise. I basically used it 3 times a week, 4 weeks, around 2 hours each time - a life span less than 30 hours...mmh no. Unless you'll be in a VERY loud environment buy the Apple authentic headphones, they last long and quality is not that distasteful.
Good remote. Family broke it. Bought new one.New unit defective. OVER 1 hour on the phone to get to tech support who didn't know what "System Error 1" was.Level 2 support said unit was faulty. "Someone will call you back in about 2 weeks to set up RMA."An hour on the phone so I can wait 2 weeks and THEN they'll issue an RMA?Doesn't matter how good it is... that's unacceptable.
This is an incredibly easy to use package. I use Windows XP Home Edition. The scanner was up and running with all programs installed within a half hour. I have scanned photos AND negatives with no problem and what I consider to be excellent results. The ONLY reason I didn't rate a &quot;5&quot; star was the negative slide holder should be a little sturdier and should lock in place somehow. I don't like how it slides on the glass when you are lining it up. It hasn't scratched the glass yet. It seems like this could happen with a lot of use, however. You'd be hard pressed to get a better scanner with the same quality/ features and software in this price range!
Part of our accessories for our sirius radio were stolen. These replacement parts worked perfectly. It was great to be able to find replacement parts that worked with my older model
I love the feel of this mouse - b/c it's small. BUT ... it's very inconsistent. I've had to reset it several times and it often just stops. I'm taking my chances and ordering a Logitech - hopefully, that will work a little better.I would not recommend this item.
I had trouble setting my onboard video (Intel 865 chipset) to 1440x900 resolution at first. But after updating the driver everything worked beautifully. Now I'm able to take advantage of the 16:10 aspect ratio to edit my pictures side-by-side. This is a big WOW for me because it is now much easier to adjust the series of pictures to have the same look and feel.Great product, great price, couldn't be more happy with it!
This is definitely a quality case. It protects the my Zune 120 and it's accessories extremely well.
I'm going to be completely honest with you. I hated the HP camera's because 1. does not take great pictures at night 2. digital zoom is not great either 3. blur's out if you do not stand still taking the picture. I've had an old HP camera and I have had this newer HP camera and they are all the same. It doesnt seem like it really matters what MP they are. Still bur's out and it is disappointing. I guess it really depends on the person about this camera but I'd rather have a Sony, Samsung, or some other company's item. =)
On August 15, 2012 I purchased 2 Maxell Stereo Head Buds and 3 Sony MDR W08L earphones. I use earphones a lot when I walk my dogs, use the treadmill in the gym or work in the garden: Nothing "stressful" as far as earphones go. The prices for both products were excellent, and there was no shipping charge. I have used both products in the past. The Sony usually lasted for one year before the connecting wires in one of the earphone got loose and the sound was no longer stereophonic. The Maxell lasted longer.The difference between the two products from the very start was clear: Sony has a superior quality sound (especially for Classical music--where quality really counts), Maxell was of noticeably LESSER quality--good for speech, less-than- great for music.This time, one of the Sony earphones' wires went out TWO WEEKS after I purchased the product. I tried one of the Maxells, only to find that, at least in one of the two I had purchased, the right earphone had virtually no sound.CONCLUSION: Neither product has adequate quality controls. The difference is that Sony gives you 30 days LIMITED WARRANTY, while Maxell gives you LIFETIME warranty (although I wouldn't take THAT too seriously...)So, the price is right, but is the quality comparably adequate? I don't think so.
I bought 3 of these backdrops in Azure, Cinnamon and Twilight. I like them alot. If you look at the images for these mine are the two child shots. I bought 5 feet of white baseboard and clamped it to the bottom of the backdrop and I was set. They are a nice weight and photograph well. The blue shows up a tad lighter in the picture then it actually is but thats because I had quite a lot of light coming in. I expect these to be great for Senior headshots as well.
Nothing fits together on this bracket.Side brackets do not line up with face plate.Poorly writen instructionsI wound up throwing this kit out.
I have been very satisified with this product. Mine was a refurbished unit. The picture is clear and the VCR and DVD work great. The remote is not perfect, but you can get used to it after awhile. My original remote arrived broken. I contacted Magnavox and they shipped another one overnight delivery. They didn't even make me return the broken remote. Customer service was excellent. If you're looking for a good, well priced TV/VCR/DVD combo, I would recomend this one.
The fact that the m:robe can only be managed by one computer is very inconvenient. I got mine as a present with some pictures and tracks already recorded. I had to delete them all to be able to use the m:robe on my own PC.Also, battery life is nowhere near 8 hours, it's around 3-4 hours on mine.
These are decent headphones. I thought they were closed style. Good in silent atmosphere. The case containing headphones easily breaks. I had to use a rubberband to keep it closed.
Hi: Given my 50% return rate with Linksys products, I was concerned that this product might not work as well as I hoped. However, after following the directions posted by Alex J. Rassey (in his review of this product) I had the product up and running in less than 15 minutes...Thanks!
This is by far the best solution to get your Palm started. This kit included everything I needed. The leather case fit perfectly, the Screen protectors work great, the stylus even had a pencil built in. If you buy all this stuff seperatly you would pay at leat $60. It also came with some cool cool software. I highly recommend and the price is GREAT!!
no problems order it. and had it within mins. just added to account and was able to use quick and fast
This is a great small camera with many many features which takes some time to learn, but once you have, you can do a lot with this camera.
So far I'm pleasantly surprised by my new PowerShot A570IS. I bought the camera as an alternative to my bulky DSLR and have been impressed with the quality from this inexpensive point-and-shoot.
Sony has a winner here!Display is crisp and is easily seen in daylight. The Controls are easy to use and straight forward. The size and weight are minimal - you can clip in on your shirt. The sound quality is excellent - even at max sound level. The included sofware is fairly easy to use and setup. It would have been nice (hint to sony) if a standard retractable USB connector was built in - I just bought a mini-usb to USB adapter and keep in in the included bag. The FM tuner is sensitive and locks in the toughest stations. If you carefully look on the web, there is an alternate mp3 manager available that is tiny and can be run directly from the unit when plugged into USB. The unit can also be used as a file storage device similar to a standard USB dongle. Battery life is excellent. Just plug into any USB to recharge. 5 Stars Awesome!
When the palms came out a few years ago, I was the first in line! It seems that the company is constantly updating and improving technology.Their latest is the Palm m505, which I purchased this summer. This is the first palm with a color screen. Although it is not as bright as I would have thought, it is still visually pleasing.Connections to Macs have been improved so you no longer need all of the extra stuff just to hook up. This alone was a major plus for me. Also appreciated the handwriting notepad which allows you to scribble notes, make lists, draw, etc. without having to use that alphabet that the others require.So many new features exist! More memory, all sorts of tiny cards you can purchase to expand your options (I am a big fan of the games card), etc. etc.I am still in the process of learning all of the goodies!One complaint though. Palm has yet to come out with covers, holders, and other accessories that it has for the other models. Basically, leather cases are out.
I have an old machine that I wanted to hook to my network so i got a D-Link DWL510. While it is adequate I am jealous of a friend of mine. I installed this Netgear in his machine. Its performance is by far better that my D-Link. I had absoultely no problem installing this card on his Win XP Home machine. Install took about 25 minutes total, and he has had his computer up 24/7 for the last month and a half, with no lock-ups.
I like them, though it's hard to tell how they measure up against much less expensive earbuds. But they do sound excellent, and work well, without being bulky.
About 18 month ago, I purchased my first wireless internet radio. media player. An Acoustic Energy. I spent over two years arguing over what to buy, was it worth so much money, etc. One of the first I looked at was this Linksys Wireless Music System but at the time it cost 150 dollars. While I was arguing with myself overpurchasing this system, Acoustic Energy came out with its first wireless radio using the Reciva database.The AE was not my first system. I did have an earlier system, a "Sonowave" that used XML based software to transmit stations to a remote boom box by means of a separate USB tranceiver that was connected to the computer and transmitted on a 900MHZ frequency. It had wonderful stereo sound, but it died in six months and was only useful for FM after that.The Reciva system is very good and it has gotten a lot of the wrinkles out of receiving streaming internet radio.But the 30 dollar price of this unit makes it well worth anyones while to buy it, either as a second system or a first internet radio for anyone who does not wish to spend the 300 dollars that most wifi radios now costAs an internet radio, it works more than well enough. It does not handle Real Audio streams, but most stations also run on either MP3 and Windows Media formats as well, so this is not a big sacrifice.Many here have complained that some of the station that are programmmed into this music system do not play, but that is rather due to its reliance on the VTuner database. Reciva established its own database for its user, and Linksys relied on an existing product. Many of the vTuner stations are dead links. Users can send updates to urls to the Vtuner site as well as request that they add stations and they are rather good about doing this. But the fact that stations do not play is not a fault of the unit, but of the web site that runs the database of stations.On the whole I would recommend this radio as an inexpensive introduction to internet radios, a second system to those who already own one.I am not all that interested personally in streaming my music collection from my computer. My Reciva unit does that quite well, but it is something I actually never use.The unit is very easy to set up by anyone who has ever set up their own wireless router/dsl modem combo or a wireless modem. It is a simple matter of simply connecting the radio to your computers ethernet port and running the set up software. Updating to the latest drivers and firmware is recommended, its easy to get them both off the Linksys site.While people state that it only runs MP3 stations, I have been able to run radio stations that use Windows Media files as well. Again, there are many that are listed on the vTuner site that are not up to date and so do not run, but those that are up to date run on this unit fine, so far.If the station runs off of the VTUNER site on your computer, it will run on this music player. You just have to look at the VTUNER site, try to run the station from there, and then try it on your Linksys Wireless Music System. The only VTuner stations that will not run on this one seem to by those using Real Player modes.
This is an excellent case. Extremely quiet, keeps the HD cool, and has a great design. Big kudos to the design team who put the power button on the front of the case! No more fumbling around trying to turn it on and off. I would buy this enclosure again.
This purchase represents the biggest source of frustration & waste of money and time of my life (I'm 37). The ink packs leaked profusely, especially the black one, runied my pants and shirt. And to make matters more frustrating, the ink tank wasn't recognized (and yes, I properly seated the electronic chip obtained from a "real" Canon tank). After trying different minor variations to no avail, I threw the packs away (all but one leaked when the cover was removed). I think Canon's firmware is wise to this; perhaps my printer is too new (it's a 2007 MP600, though). I have heard from several amatures and a friend who is a pro photographer that the generic inks produce noticably inferior print quality; the build quality is about the worst I've seen in a production product (I'm a test engineer). Canon spends a ton of money perfecting their formulas & processes for ink (and paper, too). It may not inavalidate your warranty (a silly tale), but I would not accept $100 in exchange for dealing with these awful inks again (if I could get them to work, that is). Also, the item deserves zero stars but I was forced to award one (a star implies some positive attribute, of which this item has not one).
This computer rocks. The screen is simply amazing. The keypad is a great feature. I have no complaints whatsoever. Definitely recommended.
The seller sent me the CA-81 unit. I specifically wanted the CA-80 though, and that's what this seller claims to be selling.The CA-81 is available elsewhere on Amazon for less money, so in effect I didn't get what I wanted, and I paid more for the "privilege".
I purchased two of these units the first one worked OK. The second one has a problem. In a side by side comparison the signal qualities of the two units vary. I checked there accuracy and tracking with OziExplorer moving map software. The first unit tracks pretty good, but the second units position is off a large percentage of the time and sometimes as much as 400 meters. I sent the faulty unit to Garmin to be repaired. They sent it back with a description of the problem and that it had been fixed. I checked the unit out and it is the same as when I sent it to them. Now I'm stuck with a dud.
I did quite a lot of research before purchasing a new microwave. I knew what I wanted as far as wattage, size, etc. I've had this one for ten months now and I still love it! Very spacious for large dishes, defrosts better than any I've had(doesn't "cook" the food). Haven't had one single problem. Would definitely recommend this item!
My Rowenta of ten years finally died. I did some research and thought this iron would be great because of being cordless and having such a great carrying case. I do a lot of quilting and wanted something to take with me to classes as well as use at home for pressing and ironing. I have been very disappointed. Because of being cordless, it does not remain hot. You have to put it back on the stand to keep any kind of heat. It also turns off very quickly. Quilting requires a lot of starting and stopping and the iron just doesn't perform for that purpose. It also doesn't perform well on steam. It often spits and leaks and will only steam about 1/3 of the time. I'm giving this to Goodwill and hope a quilter doesn't buy it.
Be sure to read all the reviews here and on other message boards about this product before buying it. I won't rehash my problems, but only say I've had the same sporadic connectivity problems to the internet that others have documented. Here's the short version:Wired or wireless connections internal to the network work fine. Connections to the internet are crappy. Specifically items that require sustained connections, like downloads, uploads, IM, etc. For example I got a new PC and installed Windows XP on it, then went to windowsupdate.com to get the thing up to date: I had about 25 updates to install. I had to install each update separately and try several times on each download for a connection that would last the duration of the download. It was horrible - off and on it took about 3 days because I couldn't just select the updates and go.I then did the exact same thing with another PC, but this time I unplugged the router and plugged the PC directly into the DSL modem and it worked flawlessly.Linksys support was useless - they told me to adjust my MTU settings which I tried all over the place - to no avail.I've heard from friends and other reviewers that this issue is specific to this version of the Linksys router, but since they don't care much about my problem I'm jumping ship and going with a Netgear.Other than that it's great!
... if you like being treated with respect, if you like honesty and integrity in a company, and if you like expeditious rebate programs.I am a detail-oriented, somewhat anal-retentive computer geek. After carefully submitting rebate information for a Buffalo hard drive, I was told lies and faced nothing but incompetance from Buffalo.THE LIES:-- I was sent confirmation of receipt of my rebate submission several WEEKS after I had mailed it. The email read as though they had just received it.-- I was told that I had not properly submitted all the information, and needed to resubmit copies.INCOMPETANCE:-- There were two rebates for the product, one required a UPC cut-out, one did not (it required a copy, since there is only one UPC Proof of purchase on the box). Nevertheless, I was told I needed an original UPC/POP for the second rebate. Only after phone calls, email, and snail mail, was my rebate approved.All in all, it was over 3 months before I received the first $25 rebate, and 6 months before I received the second. Had I known the trouble and hassle, I NEVER would have gone with Buffalo.My Comp-USA (generic) external hard drive which is older than the Buffalo performs more dependably. Also, the back-up software that comes with the Buffalo is a joke -- totally "Mickey Mouse". By the way, they will admit nearly this much. Why include such poorly designed software anyway? As a selling point on the box / ad, I'm sure.WHAT I LEARNED FROM THIS EXPERIENCE:Never to do business with Buffalo again. The lies and incompetance were not just the mistakes of a few, I believe that they were the result of DELIBERTATE COMPANY POLICIES STRUCTURED SO AS TO AVOID PAYING OUT REBATES.Why go with a sub-standard brand like Buffalo anyway -- to save $10? I wished I had paid a bit more and gone with one of the more experienced, dependable manufacturers: SeaGate, IOMEGA, Maxtor, Western Digital, etc...Why did I give two stars and not one? Well, though not as dependable as my other drives, the hard drive does still work after well over a year. I have to give it a shred of credit.
i have a canon rebel xt. this is much better than the kit lens! love the focus ring. it's pretty loud at times.
It is a great LCD mount for its surprising low price. It works OK.But horizontal joint in the end of second arm is not that horizontal, resulting that every time you move the LCD, it will bring some vertical rotation too. So every time you move it, you will not only choose the position, but also readjusted it. Though the adjustment is easy, it is somehow annoying.After all, this arm work pretty good, though not prefect. At least I like it.
Okay, this was larger than I thought it would be, so I'm having some qualms about bringing this on the plane, since I usually put my bag under the seat in front of me. I'm a short girl, so this bag pretty much conceals my entire back. But I LOVE it nonetheless. It's sturdy, and actually has a lot of space to carry more than the laptop, my wireless mouse, and the adapter. I'm particularly in love with the fact that you can walk around with this bag and not be afraid that someone's already digging into your things.
I'm a veteran business traveller who relies heavily upon the Hertz Neverlost units, also from Magellan. But I recently did a personal road tour of the east coast (I live in Oregon). I rented a car from Hertz but opted against paying for Neverlost in favor of my nerw Magellan Maestro 4000. Hertz gave me the Neverlost anyway at no charge so I was able to compare the two. One would have thought they'd be the same, both being Magellan products. They are not the same and the hand held Magellan 4000 is the winner. The interface is easier to use and the graphic display has a larger vista. But most importantly (and inexplicably)the Magellan 4000 got me to more places than the Neverlost. Try this test in Westport MA for example. And in general, the directional instructions were more acurate. Only complaint: sometimes the ding-ding sounds just a little too late to know for sure the maneuver required. 20-30 feet sooner would be helpful. Excellent product in my opinion.
Like the other reviews, I agree that the only downside to this drive is that the U3 software does not work with Vista...but San Disk said it should have the compatability problems worked out by te fall. I didn't purchase this drive for the U3 software. I purchased the drive for the storage, the price, and the design.I own the San Disk Cruzer Micro 1 GB, and I never felt safe having it on my keys because the plastic is a bit flimsy. The Titanium San Disk Cruzer is well built and I do not worry about it being on my key chain. I paid less than $50 on this drive, including shipping, and it looks like that was a steal because I cannot find that price any more.I tested it recently to see what type of transfer speeds I would get and I was impressed with the results. I transferred 3.2 GB of MP3 files from my laptop (running Vista) to the drive in 7 mins and 30 sec. I then transferred the MP3s from the drive to another laptop (running XP) in about 6 mins and 30 sec.All in all I am very pleased with this device.
I like this suprisingly small DVD player. I viewed them at Walmart (which now has the same price at the store :-) and the Initial allows for a far better lateral view than similarly priced competitor products. Screen size is significantly greater than a 5 inch screen. Plus it has an anti-vibration feature that like-priced competitors don't offer.Doesn't come with a case :(Comes with a car adaptor kit.It is so light I'm going to put it in a carrying case and mount it from the minivan ceiling!
Items were in stock, as described, very fast and reasonable shipping!I will be back. Outstading vendor!RS
Great image and sounds. Makes for a great transition monitor if you still watch a lot of normal (4x3) TV. HD content looks amazing.
I could not be happier with this- I use it in my s200 and it works great.
I use microcassettes for interviews. Thefunction buttons need to be easy to memorize, inconspicuous, and quiet. The s711 meetsall these requirements. The blue is a nice effect, a littleless intimidating than BLACK. It even came with batteries thatwere still viable. What more could I want? thanks. kaw
This player was easy to load songs onto and easy to use. The belt clip is super handy for running. It is also easy to use while running. You don't have to see the screen (like an ipod) to control it - you can go by feel of the buttons. I have dropped it several times and still had no problems with it - GREAT PRODUCT!
I've had no problem with this product. I charged it up and put it into a waterproof case that I built for the fishing kayak, and connected my fishfinder to it. No problem with this product.
I am very happy with this product - easy to use right out of the box. Sound quality is pefectly fine for a large room with a large gathering of people. Portability & price make this an ideal purchase for my needs. I also have a Bose Sounddock for my home, and this Altec is the right complement for outside or away from home events.
I would love to review it, but having SanDisk insist they sent it when they did not, is a warning to all.
I use this radio in my home office and I appreciate the good sound quality and reception, the reasons I bought it. The radio, which is plugged in to the wall, turns itself off from time to time. This can be frustrating when you are listening to something, especially talk. I don't know whether this is normal for this radio or whether I have a defective unit.
It worked just as described -- perfect fit from my router to my computer. The bright color made it easy to distinguish it from other wires behind the computer.
This is a wonderful product. It's small enough to tuck into a knapsack, durable enough as a stand-alone (handles are great too). The inside is 'slippery' allowing me to easily slide out my laptop while sitting on a busy subway train--and quickly back in again when the train arrives all too soon at the intended stop.Recently I sold my 13" laptop and purchased a 13" MacBook Air. Now this case carries both the Air and IPad together! It's quite versatile, with additional, ample and secure zipper and velcro compartments.I recommend this product.
With Apple having sold 60 million iPods in the last 5 years, it's no wonder Microsoft felt it was necessary to go head-to-head with the iPod. Unfortunately, Zune is largely a tentative, half-baked effort. Despite the vast marketing campaign, prospective buyers should realize several important points about the Zune that isn't readily apparent in the advertisements.1) Zune does not work with music bought from other Microsoft-backed stores like Napster and MTV's Urge.2) The Zune's screen is physically larger, but has exactly the same resolution as the iPod: 320x240 pixels. You don't see more of anything - everything is just blown up to a larger size which can result in a larger but fuzzier image.3) A lot of reviews like to quote how the Zune's battery life is "comparable" to the iPod. Unfortunately for Zune, it's only comparable when you compare it to the 30 GB iPod, which is significantly smaller and lighter than the Zune. The Zune's 14 hours of music playback doesn't look so impressive when compared to the 80 GB iPod, which is still physically smaller and lighter than the Zune. The 80 GB iPod plays 20 hours of music on a full charge and 6 hours of video, vastly outlasting the Zune.You could play the 80 GB iPod at work almost a full work day (minus lunch) and still have about the same battery life as a fully charged Zune.4) The Zune doesn't contain a lot of extras that are standard fare on the iPod. There's no Contacts, no Calendar, no Alarm Clock, no Sleep Timer, no Games (Tetris, Texas Hold 'Em Poker, PacMan, etc), no Screen Lock to prevent others from accessing your iPod's information without knowing your combination.5) Zune does not support Audible Audiobooks.6) You cannot share videos with Zune, only music.7) There is no bookmarking feature - Zune will not remember if you stopped playing a song in the middle. The iPod will resume playing songs or audiobooks (see #5) at the point you stopped them.8) Zune cannot be used as a external hard disk. The iPod can be used as a portable hard drive, which is handy for storing Word documents or other data (even application installers).9) Songs purchased in the Zune marketplace involves buying Microsoft "points" at the rate of 400 points for $5.00. Since songs cost 79 points (not $0.99 cents), if you buy 1 song, Microsoft gets to hold 321 points or $4.01 of your money in an interest-bearing account until you decide to use them. In effect, consumers are giving Microsoft thousands of interest-free micro loans.And with songs costing 79 points (a prime number), it is practically impossible to buy songs in a way where you can use up all your points. The system is designed to ALWAYS result in left-over points, which is basically unredeemed cash that Microsoft can take to the bank. It's not enough for Microsoft to make money by actually selling you a song - they need to make money off the money you don't (i.e. can't) spend at the Zune store because they priced songs at such a uneven number like 79 points.10) Microsoft is giving Universal Music a cut for every Zune sold, on the premise that owners of MP3 players have tons of stolen music that Universal will never get paid for. Basically, even if all your music comes legally purchased from the Zune music store or ripped from music CDs that you bought, you are basically agreeing to pay a "stolen music" tax to Universal.Given all these compromises, does a Zune's wireless sharing really seem all that appealing to you? After all, in order to share songs, you need to find another Zune user. I suspect that event will occur only slightly more frequently than winning the lottery for quite a while, which basically makes the wireless feature worthless.To put it another way, it might be cool to be the first person on the block with a telephone, but the excitement will die quickly when you realize there's no one to call.
I never use them. I guess im just too lazy to clean the ear wax off of them after each use. The Shure E3c buds I lost are greatly missed.
sandisk products I have used mainly for photography have all proved to be reliable and good value for money. This is no exemption
If you're not looking to spend too much, then don't be surprised by the quality. It's a good workhorse for commutes and stuff but don't expect it to do a superb job. As far as inexpensive headphones, this pair is okay.
Being able to enjoy music with a wireless speaker is fantastic. The speaker is small enough to be innocuous but delivers pretty good quality sound. On occasion, especially very humid days, it's harder to get the receiver to pick up the signal, but overall we're happy with the product.If you can buy the speaker at a deep discount, like we did, then you'll be happy with the product.
Bought this switch so I could use with with my Ubuntu SAN / XMBC setup. Didn't even have to play with MTU settings. I get 40-55 MB/s with the default MTU setting.
Just what it says it is. Quilty Very Good. Cheep Price. They could do a little better on the shipping price so order something else with it.
Would have been just the thing if it didn't buzz all the time. XM Radio sounded O.K. For the price I didn't expect super "Hi-Fi" quality. But the darn thing had a constant buzz in the back ground. I exchanged it and it was replaced by another with the same problem. Returned that too. All in all I spent better than half the price of the unit on shipping and return shipping and I'm still looking for a speaker-docking system of this type for my Tao. If you find one that doesn't buzz at this price it's not a bad deal. Also you should know, there is no ON/OFF switch or button, it's on all thie time.
UPDATE: This printer is HORRIBLE for double-sided printing, as the edges curl up so badly that it will not accept the paper to print the second side w/o jamming. I cannot change my star rating, but I would lower it to 3 if I could.Here is my original review, the printer is fine for one-sided printing:I got this printer on Amazon.com for $125 post paid. It has been a fantastic printer, fast, smooth, and quiet. It has been one of the best things I've ever gotten for the money!
After doing some research and with the recommendation of PCWorld.com (Best Buy Rating), I proceeded to purchase this camera along with a 64 Meg SmartMedia card and rechargeable batteries. PCworld.com's recommendation was based on excellent battery life and above average picture quality. While the article mentioned a fews &quot;cons&quot; with the camera, it did neglect to mention that the zoom operation was sluggish and jumpy (not smooth), and actually locked up after 3 weeks of usage. I had to turn the camera off and back on to enable the zoom operation again. The picture quality was very good (for a novice photographer like me), except when I wasn't absolutely still while pressing the shutter button (pictures turned out blurry). I'm not sure if this is normal with all digital cameras. However, this is the main reason why I wanted a digital camera in the first place--so that I can easily discard unwanted pictures without the hassle of developing them. It is however still irritating to find that the pictures you have just taken are completely unusable.A few other cons that PCWorld.com mentioned were that the zoom lens partially obstructed the viewfinder and difficulty in opening and closing battery compartment. Although minor annoyances, they were hardly reasons for disliking the camera.As to battery life, the set of rechargeable NiMh lasts for about 200-300 shots. That is far better than most digital cameras on the market.In summary, I feel that the camera is probably just an average deal for the price. I don't think that PCWorld.com did as thorough a review on the Toshiba PDRM61 as they did on the other ones in the article. It seemed that the reviews on the other cameras provided more information that I could have used. Anyhow, I will be exchanging the camera to the store for either a CANON A20 or Nikon E775. I believe that either one is a better product than the Toshiba.
I bought this cover as a combo deal with Canon Powershot S5 IS. Before that I also checked this case at Canon which claims that this case is meant for the camera.But the case barely fits the camera and is meant only for the camera. Although the camera takes A4 batteries, but do not expect to be able to fit in the batteries or any extra memory card or charger or anything other than the camera itself in the case.Also, putting the camera in the case is very painful. Most often the camera lens lid will keep coming out while putting in and out.Definitely not recommended with a big camera like Powershot S5 IS.
very good buy for the price as it aslo includes fm tranmitter you can play it in any car with radio even if they do not have cd player .
my fuse fell apart pretty quickly. the guy who installed it warned me this kit was cheap before he put it in and i guess i should have listened cuz now i have to replace it already
Got this nice little AM antenna this past week from Amazon for use with my Sangean WR-2 radio (which also came from Amazon). I could not be happier with its performance. I have it connected to the Sangean's AM antenna terminals and the improved reception is startling. I live 25 miles NE of Charlotte NC and was listening to 690 AM from Jacksonville FL (about 400 miles south) at 4:00 PM yesterday like it was a local station; without the TERK there was only static. Overall reception is similarly improved on all frequencies. If you have AM antenna terminals and need improvement this antenna is the way to go. If, however, your radio does not have antenna terminals it really doesn't help that much; I have tried it both ways.
Good buy. Works great with my Casio CW 100 Title Printer, just like it is supposed to do.
I have a 2005 Expedition. Due to my rear DVD system I couldn't change the headunit, so this LOC helped in making an easier way to hook up my subs/ amp. Works nicely with separate gain settings for the L and R gain.
These are extremely comfortable headphones to wear when lounging around. I watch a lot of video on my Ipod and these are very comfortable. I really like the ease of putting them over my ears. There is a little noise leakage when your volume is fairly high. They were extremely easy to untangle when I was in a hurry and just tossed them in my bag. Gym use they are okay but while running I felt them slipping and not held very firmly in place. Strength training and other cardio are fine though. I love the L shaped jack (less likely to break - my biggest problem with headphones) and I really enjoy only having the cord come down from the left ear piece. Overall I would have given 4.5 stars but I have only had them a couple of weeks and cannot vouch for durability.
My scanner did not produce enough volume to hear above the race engines even with my headset. My old radio shack scanner is much louder.But my buddy bought the same scanner and he says that his is plenty loud.
I have had no problems with my TV. I have moved six times. It's been in the trunk of two cars. It's moved from state to state and it still works. The big issue to me is the lack of HDMI inputs and the overall picture quality which has been far exceeded in terms of frequency, response time, and dynamic contrast. Four years ago, it was a steal for $1,000.00. I don't know about anyone else, but I just bought an upgrade big screen and I'm moving my Polaroid FLM-3201 to the bedroom. I got my money's worth out of it and will continue to get more value, but if I were shopping right now I'd say no. No way.
Don't really like the product but you get what you paying for.I am happy, will do business again.Thank you Amazon/Yu Yi
An unfortunately case of stylish monitor is no better than its vanity looks. Seven dead pixels on arrival, unresponsive controls, washed out colors (and no black!), and an general feeling of cheapness. Definitely stay away if you make a living as a graphic artist.
This strap is very comfortable and adjusts to a greater carying length than the cheap one which comes with your SLR. Its benefit is particularly felt when carrying a larger telephoto zoom for a while. The card storage envelope is a nice touch and does not get in the way when raising the camera for a shot. The quick release clips may come in handy when switching camera bodies in the field - though you will have to buy a second strap for this. Manufacturing quality is in keeping with Lowe's high standard for rugged nylon gear.
A good and inexpensive tool kit for the average computer user. Just right for someone who wants to add cards or change a fan. Very handy kit to keep next to your computer.
I've been a semi pro photographer for some time now, and this is the first battery grip that I have ever bought. After reading many reviews, I decided to go with the Canon battery grip over the other brands. I'm glad that I did. My Rebel XTI feels much better now, especially with bigger lenses. Not to mention having the option to use AA batteries is a great option to have if you are at a wedding and your lithium ions run out. You can't beat the price on this battery grip! It used to be $250. It's much older now, but it's still a great product from a great company. Buy this if you own a Canon Rebel XTI!Also, if you own a Canon Rebel XTI, though it's an older camera you can still get pro results. Just remember that it's all about quality lighting. You can get tack sharp images out of this 10 megapixel camera if you know what you are doing. You don't always need that Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III. If you want more options for your XTI, purchase this battery grip :)Brian Rodgers Jr.Photographer/Digital Artist[...]National Association of Photoshop Professionals
Bought for my husband who is in college, it holds EVERYTHING! So many pockets and divides!! It even holds his 17" Dell Laptop, AMAZING!
These buds were a disappointment overall. First, the good points: they look nice. they have a robust cable. Now, the bad: these earpods are wayyyyyy too boomy and bass accentuated! The high frequency response is poor. and most disappointing of all... YOU CAN'T KEEP THESE THINGS IN YOUR EARS!!! I have tried in vain to keep these buds in my earholes but to no avail. I am much happier with my Etymotic ER-6 earbuds. they are twice the cost but sound great and the design allows them to stay in your ears.... For decent sound earbuds need to stay in the ear canal with a "seal" established... Vmoda earbuds fail in this regard. Save your money and buy some Shures or Etymotics.
I've had mine for a week now. I had no trouble setting it up initially, and the player itself has functioned perfectly so far. It's much larger than I had expected, about the size of a deck of cards. My only two complaints so far don't have to do with the player itself.1.) The Zune media player on my pc is terrible. It's slow, clunky, and more complicated than it needs to be.2.) The headphones that come with this player are a joke. For what you are paying for these things you'd think they could afford to toss in a decent set of earbuds. Instead they send oversized buds with foam pads that you have to attach yourself. Mine lasted 2 days - one randomly fell off and got lost, and the other I got sick of re-attaching. It's a moot point anymore. I was walking through my office at work listening, and the cord for the headphones got stuck on a doorknob. Without even pulling hard enough to take the phones out of my ears, the cord ripped in half. Oh well - I was gonna upgrade to better ones anyway.All in all, I consider myself lucky to not be having the problems many of the other reviewers are. Also to be blunt, I don't think my expectations were/are as high as some of the others. For the price of the unit, it's not bad. Not great, but definitely not bad.
We never dropped our camera and until now its still looks fresh and new. And one day, the lens just won't open. It lights up then after a few seconds, it turns off automatically. Called a up a Kodak Service center and they gave me a quote for repair.The price they've given me is close to my purchase price here in Amazon!I'll never buy a Kodak camera again until they come up with a good pricing for repairs. I do believe that all electronic gadgets die at some point. So I'm expecting a believable quote for repairs.I think Kodak is making expensive disposable digital cameras
The Zune is a trusty player that is well organized and offers radio, where iPods do not. The button navigation is not as sleek as an iPod, but still functional. The install of the Zune is probably the worst thing about it. There are about ten different things that can go wrong. For instance, sometimes updated versions of WMP interfere. For me, I had a password on my administrator account that I was unaware of. I had to hack into my own computer to remove the password so that the Zune could access the My Music folder for all users. Anyway, the Zune is pretty, it holds music and video, so there you go. It's targeted to a young, hip crowd, but don't let that put you off. It's a nice player. Even my iPod devoted boyfriend was excitedly playing with it when it arrived. A few notes of caution: If you have an iPod and have downloaded music from the store, chances are you're going to have a hard time transitioning to a Zune. Also, when you first get your Zune, change the rip settings to .mp3. The default is .wma, which can't be read on many other players.
This thing is better than my plasma tv! We are in a new world. Any song, any time, can be recorded and saved in a playlist and played any time I want, AND I can load all my favorite mp3's that I've gathered over the years. Interface is awesome, well thought out. I will never go buy a cd at the store again, why? I listen to 3-4 genres of music, and every time I like something, I hit the button! Oh you want to also hear a song from ACDC from 1970, no problem load the mp3 into the inno and go nuts. Plays on any radio (car, home, portable) thru fm modulator (built in)!!
I like this smaller size CD boombox. It has a lot of great features that more expensive boomboxes have. The bass sounds pretty good with the bass boost button. This makes a great gift for a teenager.
This bag rocks. It's got really well-designed storage. The back also has rock-solid protection that would prevent dents from falling. It's also quite stylish, if I do say so myself. There's only one tiny problem- the laptop pouch is directly beneath the top part where the handle is, so you've gotta sort of shove the laptop in; it's a squeeze (only going in tho; once its in, it's fine). Overall tho, a wonderful bag
I must have gotten lucky also. Considering the price, it's been great and I haven't had any problems with it in the past 2 years.
I had been using the earbuds that came with my iPod for a little over two months. After a few days of reinserting the buds every 500m or so, I decided there had to be something better. My search led me to the Sennheiser PMX70's. They are just what I was looking for. I cannot compare them to anything but the Apple earbuds, but the sound is much richer and more vibrant than those. On the running end, having gone about 13K with them thus far, I am extremely pleased! They have not come out once. They don't annoy my inner or outer ear. I think they are very comfortable. I did find it a little strange that the neckband doesn't touch my neck, but not in a bad way. I thought the gap might make them wobbly, but that hasn't been the case. I guess the space is to accomodate folks with thicker necks than mine. I would recommend these to any runner or anyone looking for a pair of headphones that won't come out while moving around. Great product.
This was a pretty good DVD player for its time, and has served me well over the past two years. Only two or three of my 300 DVDs will not play on it. It also plays VCDs and SVCDs well.The small size of the unit is another plus.But it doesn't seem to play burned DVD-R, so I'm going to have to replace it.
I am considering purchasing this Brother AIO, but I've trouble with past fax machines/AIO's sending faxing on VOIP (even with the T.38). Has anyone tried it and it worked?
Good Camera nice color beautiful image, as time goes by image dulls, Good Camera nice color beautiful image, as time goes by image dulls, focus softens, if you have to get it serviced -Forget it! I had to pound my way all the way to the CEO in New Jersey, took 3 months!Stick with Cannon, they have it together, I have a DVX 100A from Panasonic and an XL2 from Canon, so I have the luxury of comparing, Cannon has it more together.The hardware on this DVXA Camera is also not as solid as the Cannon (that cheap red turn on and record button has been used by all models including the cheap one chip cameras, grow up Panasonic, the 24 frame per second does not allow you to be sloppy in other fields. But I am not a panasonic fan.
I am so glad I made the decision to buy this cable; I had wireless before and I was losing connection most of the time. After I bought this cable I have not been disconnected once!
This is a great deal! AND, it includes the card sleeve! Buying "bulk" simply means without the retail packaging. Everying else is the same, but the price is about 40% less. I will always buy "bulk" items of this type, because you are not sacrificing anything...just saving money!
I had the same problem as a previous reviewer. System capabilities OK, but no settings allow a capture of good quality.
Sound swivel for the money; similarly, the swivel amazed me conncerning the amount of weight the swivel was able to handle, although the swivel leans down slightly in the front.
I haven't tried the camera yet myself, but I did some research on it and wanted to make a comment on the lens.Normally, I prefer point and shoots with lenses that don't exceed 3x, and preferably more like 2x, because with long telephoto range lenses there are just too many optical compromises that must be made, and that affects the sharpness of the lens.However, this lens contains 6 elements in 6 groups, and most importantly, uses plastic aspherical components, a recent innovation in these cameras that is sure to make a difference. The new Minolta Freedom Zoom 125 also has this.I am probably going to buy one of these little gems myself. For now I'm continuing to research the different compact point-and- shoot models out there, but if I had to make a decision right now, I'd go with this one, and I've probably looked at at least three dozen different cameras at this point.
This product was a good value from magellan and a better one from amazon.It was cheaper.As with all of my purchases from amazon has been terrific.
I use this case when I travel and when I ride my motorcycle! Love this case!! Well worth the money. High quality. Thanks Pelican!!
(...)it connects faster at power-up then the old LandCity (sp) I was paying (price)for. I think it remembers the last connection settings and start the hunt from there. I would say that the download speed is the same as the old modem.(...)
Good, sturdy, well made, heavy duty laptop bag. Zippers and strap are well made. It is for small laptops though, 15 inches and smaller.
This is a fantastic dvd player. It plays all home burned dvd that I have put in it, and the time to begin plying them very fast. All that I wanted from my DVD player.
It took us a while to get this puppy set up, but once it was done, it works really nice!Here's the background. We purchased an older Ceiva 2 frame for my parents. They have loved it. We always wanted to get one for my in-laws, but they didn't have a local access number. However, the Ceive 3 frame can use a broadband adapter, so decided to take the plunge.The first unit shipped was the wrong one, a Ceiva 2. The next unit was indeed a Ceiva 3. However, it had some strange behavior that is not talked about in the manual, nor on Ceiva's support web site. In particular, when we tried to connect, the screen would "jitter" (the customer service rep called this "fuzzing"), and the unit would appear to lock up.I had thought that the unit was defective. However, it turns out what the unit was trying to do was upgrade its software. Apparently, this process can take a while. After 25 minutes on the phone with Ceiva customer service, we get the issue straightened out. The unit now works like a charm -- it's wonderful that it can get photos every hour via broadband, instead of having to dial in just once a day (overnight).I give this product just 4 stars instead of 5 stars because it should be made cleared that the "fuzzing" we saw was a normal functioning, and that we should have waited it out, instead of having to talk to customer service. Once you get it going, though, it's a great little device!One tip, although you can't do wireless access right now right off the bat, there are "wireless bridges" that let a wired device, like the Ceiva frame, be turned into a wireless device. One such bridge is the D-Link DWL-810+. We are going to try to use this with the Ceiva frame!EDIT/UPDATE: I just tried it out with the bridge mentioned above, and it works like a champ! So now, we have a wireless broadband Ceiva!
I love the Zen Vision M. I use it to teach fitness classes and it has made a big difference! The sound and video quality is great. BUT the pink is obnoxious Peptobismo pink, not the soft pink that is pictured. I really wish I had chosen a different color...Oh well, at least no one will steal it.
I have XP Pro and previously owned an HL-1440. I purchased the MFC-8500 because I wanted, in addition to printing, to "scan to email" and similiar functions. I am computer literate and carefully followed the quick install guide. The computer is about 3 months old without the installation of additional hardware or software that might cause conflicts.The software installs in two parts - the initial usb "inbox" drivers then the "native" usb drivers. Despite repeated attempts the drivers never installed properly. If I stopped after the "inbox" install, the printer worked fine. Printed, copyed and faxed extremely well. But the "native" software would never install correctly. After hours of trying different things (including downloading the lastest drivers), I gave up.I then installed using the parallel port. While I managed to get both the "inbox" and "native" drivers installed, the "Brothers Control Panel" did not function (probably did not install). Again, interoperability between the PC and MFC did not function - no scanning functions.The manual does not mention the scanning function at all. The online manual provides almost no information re scanning - except to suggest that you uninstall the scanning software if you don't use it. The web site hardly mentions scanning.While the hardware seems well designed, and very quick, the software does not communicate well with XP Pro. I had high hopes for this machine and was very disappointed. Its the first time Brother has failed me.
I bought this for my new digi camera but ended up ordering another for my MP3 player. The color selection is nice, the nylon is strong and well-made, and it has a surprising amount of features. One main compartment and pocket that both zip up, and an outside small zippered compartment for an extra memory card. It comes with a long neckstrap for the camera (which I put around my neck when walking with my MP3). It also has clips on the back to put on a belt or attach with carabiner clips to another bag. For about $4.00 this is a steal, esp. with the free shipping!Also, while the padding isn't obvious, it's designed where I feel comfortable if the camera or MP3 player dropped, this would protect it.I hope you find this review helpful!
I thought that when I plugged them in that it was going to be all flimsy due to the short wires. But, the low bass and sound output deafened my Siamese cat .... Now I can rock the dorm with this hunk of wood. A whole lot of Uuummphhh for the [price] ... -- A must buy.
A great little lens for the price, I like the versatility it allows. I have other lenses that overlap this one's do more with it than any other one lens. Even at that it is not the one lens for everything but it does allow for more without changing out the lens as often. I really like it and I would recommend it for anyone even though it is a little slow. Images are crisp and there is no apparent loss at the edges.
These are great replacement covers. unfortunately, they do not fit my phillips ear phones. I think they're for more the "L" style kind. Ya know, the ones that dangle out of your hear.. but if I did have that kind. they would work great!
I have been very pleased with my Sony Combo. It is very easy to use and I enjoy the features. I think the dvd/vcr combo was a great idea.
I lost my last 1GB MP3 player and never thought I would have the money to replace it, but was desperate enough to try anything that was reasonable. This has more sound options than my last one!The directions are written in broken english, but aren't really necessary if you put you're mind to it. The backlight can be set to 1 color so it doesn't change with every button pressed, (which drove me nuts).It claims the battery isn't used when plugged into the computer, but mine died so quickly that I now take it out whenever I'm not using the player...this has made it last considerably longer.I'm very happily surprised at how well it works for how little I spent.
The navigation is pretty straightforward. The ink runs out pretty quickly it seems, but it will print for you until its last breath. Takes up a lot of space on the desktop. The functions I've used to far have been nice - I particularly like that I can stick the memory card from my camera straight into the printer and upload pictures.I am severely disappointed with its scanning capabilities. Flat, one-page documents are fine and crisp enough, but you will get nowhere trying to scan and save documents from books, notebooks etc - the light isn't strong enough to catch the words close to the binding. You see crisp, good image and then a large blur, as if someone brushed their arm against the entire left side of my image. I have extremely large textbooks and notebooks for class, and had trouble scanning my notes (so that I could plug a USB into my laptop versus carrying 70 lbs on my shoulders). It was also hard to scan artwork out of sketchbooks, etc.I do appreciate the options they offer in where the scan would go - such as straight into a microsoft document, or powerpoint.
I purchased this to replace a 35 year old receiver that was on it's way out and not performing well. I was getting static and not able to get stations and getting audio fade etc. I use the receiver just for my CD player and the radio. Someday I'll invest in a more sophisticated system but was not ready for that yet. I just wanted an inexpensive replacement for my receiver that will last for a while.I just received this and was able to set it up very easily and it works perfectly. No static, great reception. The remote is nice as my old one was probably built before remotes were available. I am not an audiophile so I am happy with something simple and straight forward. This fits the bill. If you have simpler needs, like mine, you probably can't beat this.Maybe just new after 35 years with the old faithful has impressed me but I still think for the price and basic operations you should be set. You can hook up to 4 speakers, 6 in/out lines and the FM and AM antenna. I have some wireless speakers also and plugged the antenna in one output and they work like a charm. I'm happy. If you can find better at this price, go for it.
This is one of the best camera's in its class.At first I was surprised why Canon had such a small LCD display (1.5') until I realized that it had over 1 Million pixels (far greater than most camera's in the market today).Slightly on the heavier side but with very good feel/grip.Uses standard or rechargeable AA batteries instead of proprietary batteries that the other Canon camera's use. The life of Alkaline & NiMH batteries is really good. I would have preferred if Canon supplied NiMH batteries and a charger besides adapting the camera to use 2 batteries instead of 4.The software is OK but if Canon could provide the driver software that makes the camera appear like a HardDrive, it would make the process of uploading pictures thru the USB interface easier as Windows usually ships with these drivers.It is not the best camera I would say but then I couldnt find another camera better in its class.
From the moment this system arrived at my doorstep, there was something about it that said "quality." Apple must be working with some top-notch packaging designers, because every detail of this machine (right down to the box and protective styrofoam) has been given serious thought. As I was unpacking the machine, I found myself as excited as a child opening Christmas presents. The out of box experience was amazing.Setup was easy and straightforward. I was surprised by how large the 17" display was, as it looked more like a 19" CRT display (the resolution is 1280x1024, so it is pretty much the same screen size). Turning on the computer was a joy...a welcoming animation and walk-through setup process ensured that I was up and running in no time.One thing to note was that this system boots up in OS X. After registering and filling out the necessary information to go online, I then had to fill out a similar form after booting up in OS 9. This was slighty annoying and definitely repetitive, but until Apple gets enough product support for OS X, I suppose users will have to go through this.The machine itself is stylish and suprising smooth-looking. I had an older Power Mac G4 at work that was more textured in appearance (vertical lines), so to me this looks almost plain. But to be honest, I think I prefer this newer design as it blends in better with the rest of my setup. The CPU sits nicely at the floor of my desk and because the LCD screen has two USB ports, I'm able to plug in the mouse and keyboard there.This G4 is packed with software: iTunes, iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, as well as a collection of third-party titles. The machine is very snappy and feels fast in all the applications I've tried. It boots up in less than a minute (bye-bye coffee break) and I'm already using the built-in dual display feature. ...As a side note, I opted for the free super-saver shipping (which takes 5-9 business days) but suprisingly received the machine the next morning! Thanks Amazon!
I use these converters in an industrial environment with various proprietary software applications and with many technicians with various brands of laptops and operating systems. With any other converter, success is hit or miss, but with the Keyspan, compatibility is assured. It is the only one I recommend.
This is to spare everyone else out there the headache I have had with this particular VCR. Mine is 100% junk. Useless. I've had it less than three months and the tracking can't/isn't working. Or the heads aren't clean and believe me I've tried everything to get this machine up and running and ...but still huge, giant, fuzziness and streaks play throughout...they fade in and out and in and out...can you say GARBAGE? ...can't watch a single thing without losing your mind. I laugh when I see what amazing reviews this thing has gotten...they must work for Sony. Or they got real lucky. Or I got real unlucky but less than three months, it now has to be replaced. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER SONY VCR. It will find it's rightful place in the world...a dumpster.
I paid close to $40.00 for this cam and found the picture video quality to be absolutely lousy. I have another logitech cam 9000 and they don't even compare. Honestly, this particular cam should be removed from Logitech's line. This is the only dissatisfaction I have ever had with Logitech, and I'm sure I'm not going to let one cam ruin my faith in Logitech. But for those looking for a webcam, stay away from this one, it really sucks.I would highly recommend Logitech 9000. I bought this particular cam for my desktop approximately a year ago and use it daily. It has great video, mic is clear on both ends, very easy to install and use. But I wouldn't pay over $80.00 for it. Its small enough too that it can be used easily on notebooks.
i've had a number of usb flash drives and this is the first one that feels well-made in your hands. i bought this to transfer files between a mac and a pc and had some problems with the u3 launcher software on the pc so i just downloaded the uninstaller from sandisk's website. the drive works as it should but the most satisfying thing about it is the build quality.
All I want is a simple link-up between computer and purse, to give me calendar, contacts, task list and an occasional note. My old iPAQ did fine until it stopped synching up, so I bought a new one, not quite the same model. Easy to install, lost no data--of primary concern--but a glitchy device that fails to charge with the cord linked to the computer and synches and disconnects at what seem random intervals.
We have the predecessor to the CE375 and this new model is as versatile and even more so, since it has a remote control. The audio quality is outstanding, the price is reasonable, and is a nice addition to any A/V system.
This is the only 56k modem that I know of that has a built-in router for multiple PC's. Setup was easy. I would recommend this modem/router to any user that has more than one PC.
I have a continuous ink system and HP Officejet Pro 8500A printer. This ink works like a charm, I print a lot of material in color, quality might not be as good as HP original ink, but is it pretty close. I have had no problems with ink drying delays or paper jams.
The Canon Rebel XT (350D) is a great start for any up and coming photographer. It is truly a rebel, in that it is a prosumer camera that can take beautiful pictures and prints. Here are some pro's and con's from our experience:Pro's-----1. It takes beautiful pictures, given the right lens and creativity.2. It is affordable, especially in the aftermarket.3. It can take EF-S and EF lenses. (Canon 5D and on do not take EF-S lenses.)4. Light weight, good for travel.5. Battery grip allows increased power and better grip for vertical/horizontal shots.6. Fast start up time.7. Seven AF points8. E-TTL II compatibilityCon's-----1. Low light noise at ISO 400 and higher.2. Relatively minor con: not weather sealed. If you want to take pictures in tough weather, make sure you buy cover.3. If you change lenses a lot, buy a blower to be able to clean dust.4. Limited ISO range, only up to 16005. Small viewfinderTips----* You have a crop factor of 1.6. So if you have a 10mm lens, you effectively have a 16mm lens.* Use a different flash to be more creative like bouncing the light off the walls or ceiling. You can't do that with the on-camera flash.* Battery grip is a definite buy, more power and better ergonomics.Conclusion----------The biggest issue with the 350D is the noise level in ISO 400 and more. But if you shoot in good light or have a good flash, the 350D is the ultimate bang for the buck camera. Its sensor size is also about the same as Canon's 400D, 10D, 20D, and 30D. If you are looking for a camera more expensive than the 350D, invest in the 40D, 5D, or something higher.
You can't really find a cable like this that takes mini-SAS (SFF-8088) and fans out to eSATA anyway, which is weird since a lot of external enclosures come with eSATA ports. The product is well built and handy..but just too short at 1 meter! Most people, including me, really need a 2 meter or 3 meter cable as our enclosures are not sitting right next to computer with te RAID controller. It was a reall pain rearranging me system so that I can get the one enclosure with eSATA right next to the server. I will probably replace the encoslure at some point so I don't have to deal with the 1 meter limit.
You could just connect it to a computer and see if it works, but this helps build some confidence. This was my first attempt to crimp CAT5/6 ethernet cables and wire my home. I bought a spool of CAT5 and ends from Home Depot, bought the Trendware crimp tool & this tester tool online. I just wanted some confidence that the connections were okay.I assume the tool did something complex, but it doesn't. It just tells you that all the connections are solid. I had absolutely no problem with this tool. It worked perfectly. It just doesn't really test out the line other than make sure connections from one end reach the other end. It does *not* catch twisted pair issues.By the way, don't forget to look up color diagrams and make sure you use the correct twisted pairs together. It isn't enough to just have the right stright-through connections from one end to another. You must match the correct pairs. Although color doesn't matter, you have to pair the expected two at the other end. That's how it does error correction, by assuming the same interference is seen on each twisted pair and cancels out the same signal on both. If you don't pair them correctly, it cannot error correct. I needed a 50 foot run under the house, and it didn't work until I paired the correct twisted pair. Do some internet research on this and print some colored guides. This tool doesn't test for that.In the end, I still recommend this to build confidence. If you did mess up a connection, it isn't worth my time to mess with it another 1/2 hour or to find out later that it doesn't work at all. So for that confidence and saving you time, I recommend it.
this is a nice keyboard however the space bar is somewhat hard to press. i mean, sometimes i have to press it twice just to space. i'm not sure if it's just the keyboard that i have. also it makes quite a loud noise compare to all the other key. over i like it.
OK, I did my homework. Researched many vcrs before deciding on this one. Went out and bought it. Brought it home and hooked it up...and guess what?? It won't record!!If you have cable or satellite you need a "cable mouse". ....I don't have scrambled channels and don't need the cable mouse yet this vcr will not work w/o the cable mouse. So I took it back and bought a totally different brand, that I am very satisfied with.
We ordered two brands of these styles of block sets, one of this brand and one in Melissa and Doug brand. This brand has large pieces that are easy for small hands to handle. This set also poses no choking hazard. The pieces from the M&D set are tiny in comparison and are almost all of choking hazard size. These pieces are painted wood. The M&D set is pressed wood, smells of formaldehyde upon opening, and the top layer is cardboard paper with color on it (the paper chip and peels off easily). The quality of this set is so far superior and of the quality that could be used for years with many children in a classroom, whereas the M&D set wouldn't last in our house for a week likely. Spend the extra few dollars, the Learning Resources brand is good!
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR'sGreat optics. Excellent image stabilization performance. Covers the focal length range I use most. I cover the rest with the Canon 70-300 mm IS.
I've had the toner for several weeks now and everything is in working order. I'm in the process of starting up and running my own small business and needed toner to make flyers and cards to hand out to people. I was originally worried that maybe a cheaper toner would be of a lesser quality. I assure anyone who is debating between this and Samsung's pricey version, go with this. I will buy from them soon again.
I didn't know that until I read the spec.I also didn't know that usb 2.0 can be this slow.It's like... you're driving ferrari in freeway at 20mph!Why did Sony make this device USB 2.0 if it takes 10 sec to transfer one song, and another 10 sec to refresh the list?I now can see why iTunes is great.After several Sony cassette player, Sony MD Plyaer, Sony CD Player, and now Sony mp3 player, I will never buy Sony again.
Great battery. I followed the instructions to maximize performance, and this battery performs at least as well as the additional Panasonic battery I bought for my DVX-100B.
The instructions (which are only printed on the CD) say to put it in your CD player and follow the spoken instructions that are "played" by the CD. Nothing happened. It might be the type of CD player we have. We have a 5-CD "carousel" type player and it does not recognize this cleaner CD as a legitimate CD. It tries to read/play it for a while and then just skips to the next slot in the carousel. Even when I locked the player to only access the one tray it does not do anything with the cleaner CD. Waste of a few bucks.
I like the style, shape and feel of the headphones. They have a nice clean, sharp sound and they fit snuggly, yet comfortably on my ears. The only downfall, I can't get the mic to work. I'm not sure if it's broken or I'm just not smart enough to set it up. I originally bought them for language software, but since the mic doesn't work, they're now my dedicated gaming headphones. Seems the language software came with a mic/headset anyway, and I don't want to go without my new headphones by returning them because of the mic, I like them too much!
Great performance for the size and price. Compact design fits in your pocket as easily as they hang around your neck. Sharp images. Slightly limited field of view, but that is a limitation of the compact design. Great for sporting events--I just used mine at US Open tennis.
..and it works great. I decided to reinforce my wall, since it's built with metal studs, instead of wood studs. I'm also planning on mounting some Def Tech Mythos speakers on the sides and top of my TV, once I find a way to attach them to this mount. It will be pretty heavy, so the wall strength was a concern. This thing looks great and operates very well for my application.
All of the positive reviews are deserved. Best little radio you can buy for the price. It has worked flawlessly.
And now you can see it.Bought tons of these for my gaming center I used to own. Never a problem. Everyone loves them. Got one for myself and still love it. Only issue? The white on the lettering wears off eventually but low and behold, what's left in it's place? The same clear letter the lite shows through so just turn your LED on!
If you have expensive lenses, you need quality filters otherwise you wasted you money on the lens. I use this filter on the sigma 10-20mm f3.5, and it does what it's supposed...cut out glare, and maintains rich saturation. No regrets
I've tried a lot of ear-bud style headphones and have found these to be the most comfortable. A great value. Sound quality is good, and the design of the "plugs" helps filter out noise. I found these to be great on an airplane, allowing me to relax to my music, while filtering out engine noise, conversations, etc... Highly recommended...UPDATE: I still agree with everything I wrote in my original review, but I've gone through few of these now. After 4-6 months, one of the ear buds goes dead or becomes intermittent. The wire seems to be worn or fatigued over time due to use, It's a cheap item, so maybe the price is still worth it... but just know that it may not be a very durable pair of earbuds...
The shutter does not open all the time and when I sent it back to Wall Street Photo they sent the same camera back to me again when I have asked for a refund....
a very good item that serves its purpose well and i recommend it to others if they are looking for this type of camera
I was looking for a versatile, durable, and dependable FRS radio for when I go camping or fishing and this is it. The sound is very clear and there are many built-it options that can be changed by the user. Most of these options are for if you have two or more of these units - which would be the ideal case. But if you want just one great FRS radio, make it this one. I bought mine through DealCat.com and was very satisfied.
I got thesePyle PL53BL 5.25-Inch 200-Watt Three-Way Speakers (Pair)for a 1989 Jeep Cherokee Laredo.See 20120430 update at the end!The 5.25 size and mounting holes are about the only dimensions that fits the original mounting exactly.The center mid-range and tweeter speakers stick out almost an inch meaning you must use the grills that come with the speakers instead of the flush mount dust cover & grill that comes with the Jeep.The carpeted inner side panel and backing to which the carpeting is mounted had to be cut away so that the outer part of the main "woofer" didn't hit it. You must cut carefully leaving as much as you can so you can mount the plastic ring to the carpeting/backing. The ring holds the mesh/grill both which now stick out 1/2 to 3/4 inch into the cabin.If you cut enough away so the plastic ring fits on the inner edge of the carpet/backing you can maybe use the screws provided to hold it all together to the inner door (metal) frame where the original speaker was mounted. You may have to figure out something to keep the carbet/backing from vibrating/rattling with the resonant frequencies of what you're playing, from bumps in the road, and opening/closing the door.I mounted the ring separately to the carpet/backing and ended up drilling holes in the door's inner metal frame to screw the ring, carpet and baking to the door to keep it snugly in place. (Could rust, but hey, it's an '89 with a lot of rust already.)As far as the sound... about as loud as the original speakers and about as clear. (Certainly much better than the one speaker where the base cone was no longer attached ANYWHERE to the outer frame!)I was hoping they'd be much louder and sharper. They'd likely be louder with the factory radio/cassette player which was replaced by a JVC with CD and MP3 input.If you're looking for an easy direct fit replacement, consider a few hours to fit the first one and maybe an hour after for the rest. Sound not much better than original speakers, but for the price and my time, they're acceptable. (I got 2 pair, two front & two rear (hatch door).)*********20120430 UPDATE: I found out these are louder than what I thought. The issue was the new Radio/CD/audio-in deck had a setting for Hi/Low. You pick Low if your speakers can't handle the units 50W per channel out, and my son had set it to low, or it came pre-programmed to low. I set it to Hi and now I can get real loud.I therefore change my review from 3 to 4 stars as the speakers sound as good as the factory speakers. If they were flush with the door I'd give them 5 of 5 stars as installation would be much easier.
Just what I was looking for to get rid of the clutter of remote controls all over my coffee table. Very easy to setup and even easier to use. The lighted buttons make navigation a breeze at night. Be sure to write down the brand and model numbers of all of your AV equipment before beginning setup - it will save you time. You will also need to know how the various components connect (DVD player connects into HDMI 1 onto the TV). This item does not have a color screen and some of the features of other Logitech remotes, but it is very cost effective and works just fine. I didn't want to spend 4 times as much just to get a color LCD screen on my remote.The only thing I would change is to make the buttons larger.
I have a Epson Stylud C82, and these cartridges outlasted the Epson cartridges that I was using previously, and at a better price.
The brackets were difficult to mount to wall. The anchor screws pulled loose. The mounting system does not hold the weight of the speaker. The speaker tilts even after tightening.
I took this remote with me to Peru and Machu Picchu. This worked wonderfully at ranges up to 30+ feet. I was able to take group photos with the camera on a tripod two tiers above my position. Also, this works great to prevent shaking the camera when trying to take low-light pictures on a tripod. Amazing traffic shots from freeway over-passes. The NIKON has an instant, 2-second and 10-second delay. The 2 second delay works best for group shots so people don't smile for 10 seconds and miss the moment.
This HDMI cable is not very good value for money. You can get much better cables at whatever length you want for much less at certain online vendors. Not sure why they market this cable specifically for the PS3, maybe the color scheme?All in all just get a different cable.
i purchase this becz it stated that it blurr pic and give it a soft image. I don't see any difference in the result. sorry to give it a poor rating.
At the current sale price of $129, this camera costs about the same as an equivalent film point and shoot camera. If you are looking for a digital camera for everyday snapshots, this is the BEST DEAL available. If you are looking for a digital camera with professional quality pictures,this is not for you.This camera takes two AA batteries and is good for around 20 pictures. If you don't have one, get a battery charger with four rechargeable batteries.
Wouldn't play my burned ritek dvd-r 4x smoothly, kept jerking and pausing. I've returned unit.
I own 3 pairs of these now and am totally satisfied with them. I have probably about 25 sets of ear buds and headphones for a variety of purposes. Not any single set serves one purpose but for the purposes I use these for (casual listening while sitting or walking and noise isolation) these are perfect. They're the only device I'll use to listen to music through my smart phone or laptop. I love the way they seal of the sounds from the outside world as the foam stem covers slowly expand in your ears.
Here is a very useful link on how to "JUST MAYBE" fix your DVD player if it is Locking/Not Reading.Lots of Info here if you are willing to get your hands dirty!( http://www.nerd-out.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=117757#117757 )Here is some info I used:Update: I opened the player that locked up theworst in my earlier testing and found the trimmerpotentiometer that RickH described.As he said, it looks like a little phillipsscrew head (that appears to be made of whitenylon). You can't miss it on the power supplyboard. It's toward the outside of the case andseems to be marked on the board as RV(variable resistor?) and is to the right of R27.(A couple of inches to the right of the fuse.)1) Removed cover2) Turned the pot 1/8th turn counter-clockwise3) Thought it might be better set too low than too high4) Adjusted a micron more counter-clockwise5) Replaced cover.6) Enjoyed flawless, no-freeze playback!Goodluck Rick...
The wireless headphone market is rather interesting. Full of a solid 4 or 5 options from various vendors ... but a small number actually are able to do the job passably. The Sennheiser is one of those that excel. I started with a Sony only to find the charging configuration less than adequate and the connectivity options didn't work for my equipment. I bought one of thesee Sennheiser RS130s and had it up and running right away ... no fuss. The charging base is well done and the whole unit has a solid feel to it with a very respectable sound. Do yourself a favor and spend just a bit more on these. Otherwise you'll save a few bucks and regret it in the long run. Good luck and happy listening!
I purchased this on October 5, 2009--little issue getting it set up, but no biggie. However, woke up this morning with no wireless internet. I reset to factory settings 7 times and changed the network names, passwords, ect to no avail. Even took my Mac to the local Mac Store, and it had no problems with their network.No matter what I have done, I cannot get this thing to work. So, while the speed was good, and I had no other issues for the past three months-it just quit working. I am so unhappy given the amount I spent on this product!
I've had premature failures of a couple Microsoft mice, and decided I'm going to Logitech. The deal on this mouse was cheaper than an equivalent wired mouse, so I bought it for my desktop after seeing that it is essentially full-sized.The free-wheeling scroll wheel is great! I don't want to use a regular wheel anymore. The side buttons have a perfect tactile feel/click. For me, the zoom button/slider is handy when reading small text on web pages, and the little search button behind the wheel adds one more customizeable click. This mouse glides very smoothly on my pad, and the laser tracks flawlessly. Also, I really like having the option to turn it off (small on/off button on the bottom) to conserve battery life. It only uses one AA, so I don't know how long it's going to last, but after a week of use, the monitor indicates that my rechargeable cell will last another 42 days, which would be fine with me. I'll just rotate a couple cells every couple months.This is the finest mouse I've ever used, and I plan to buy another for work, as soon as I can get another for around $30 (after rebate, of course).
Bought mine in January of 2007 for music storage. The loud fan and annoying high pitch drone makes it unsuitable for use in a hifi system. If noise isn't a problem, it works like a champ.
Cobra radio and the best price. Cheaper than any other research I did, and it is a brand name in a brand name box.
I have a 24" 1920x1080 monitor. At first, I have ordered the 24.0"W9 size. It quickly became apparent, that it was too large for the monitor. After digging around, I've realized that my monitor's viewable screen area was actually 23.6" - blame it on sneaky marketing.Upon receipt of the replacement, I was eager to try it - and what a disappointment it was.Firstly, for a large screen, it causes only the center part of the screen to be visible - the sides quickly fade to darkness (my friend jokingly called it "HYPER FOCUS"). So you'd basically need to move your head side to side to see other areas of your screen.Secondly, even on the highest brightness settings, the display is too dark for daily work, and the image quality is degraded to the point of being unacceptable.Let's face it: when we buy large displays, we do it for the screen real estate, as well as for the image quality. This product affects both of these aspects negatively, and thus, cannot be recommended (especially for the ~$80 price tag!).
The lack of quality will have you in tears. the only use I can come up with for this thing is to buy THIS radio and one of the actual german units from late 50's and early 60's to demonstrate just how far things have slid down hill. and that's it. the tuner is junk the entire radio guts are junk slopped up in wax (for some reason) the case is pressed saw dust (yeah, just like the original um, I think NOT)it's sad, it made me yearn for the old days..what on earth happened to our standards? why is there even one person who see's this piece of crap as anything even remotely close to "good" go on ebay find an old german radio and buy that..stay away from this crap. YOU CAN GET A REALLY NICE SW 50'S RADIO FROM GRUNDIG FOR just about what this crap is selling for 200.00 250.00 also grundig NEVER licensed this chinese crap..AT ALL therefore it's nothing but a sad attempt at a bootleg copy.
As a cheap outdoor speaker these are pretty good, but, the emphasis here is on "cheap". If you're looking for great sound, liked you would want *inside* yor home, I suggest you go elsewhere. I found these to be severely lacking in bass and, although they are rated at 250W, any time you crank the gain over 75W, they sound pretty terrible. Trust me, do NOT buy these if your intention is to play them loudly! As far as being water proof, they are very durable, and will probably last a long time. I took mine apart to see if making the external port larger would help the bass, and, I was surprise at how cheaply made they are. The speakers are put together with cheap (evein if big) magnets, and the tweeters don't really have much isolation. The boxes are tough, though, and I am sure they would stand a fair amount of abuse. So, if you want "tollerable" sound that wil last a life time, get these. If you want good/great sound, that might not last as long, I suggest the Yamahas or simialr.
I am very pleased with this product, arrived promptly and JR provided status of my shipment as well as the tracking number.The case fits very well, I have the 30GB Ipod and it fits perfectly, all of the ipod is completely covered, including click wheel and screenI guess it just feels weird to get an ipod and then cover it completely because we have fallen prey to this pandemonium about the ipod getting scratched. but that's another subject...Overall, the case is a really good product.
I've seen some very bad reviews for this book and I don't understand why. While the first edition was longer on discussion of techniques, this book is a far more complete reference work. I'm sorry, but when I purchase a book I want my money's worth. This version of &quot;Maximum Security&quot; gave me much more information and many more leads than any competing book on the market. I think it's a great effort and it was definitely worth my money.
My first DSLR was a Nikon D100. The D100 was a marvel at the time, one of the first affordable DSLRs, but when the D70 came out, I bought one. The D70 is the camera that the D100 should have been, with much improved placement of controls, and menus that were much improved in appearance (after a firmware upgrade). I've taken several thousand photos with the D70, and some of them have won contests with nice prizes. For the current price, I doubt if there's a better bargain to be had.I recently bought a Nikon D200, but I'll definitely keep my D70 for a backup.
As some reviews complained that the stylus was to small and did not stay extended I find it acceptable. The two units I purchased stayed extended and the pen worked. The stylus tip shows that it should unscrew to reset some palms but this does not seem to work on the ones I received. Since my NX73V has the reset on the side the tip will fit just fine. Note they are made in China and by no means as good a quality as the original from Sony but they will work and there are not to many places to get the extendable stylus to fit into original product slot.
Simply insert your card into the card reader and the reader into the USB port of your PC/Laptop. The pictures are immediately available for download after popping up on the screen. Could not be simpler.The card reader is small and easy to carry which is an added bonus. Easiest card reader to use that I have found. Good price too.
Installed memory into an older Cisnet desktop. Easy install. Replaced 2 512sticks with the 2 PNY purchased. It recognizes 1 holder position but not the other. Switched modules. No difference. Cisnet says it should work fine. No time to play games, its my work computer. Now looking to replace desktop shortly.
I purchased this gem about a month ago. The rating on Amazon sort of made me hesitate, but I bought the unit anyway. I'm so glad that I purchased this fine DVD player. I won't get technical, but will just say that all the special features on the 7-disc player have worked flawlessly-- without exception. The picture and sound quality are outstanding. The only minor complaint I might have about this DVD player, is the strobe special effect. Instead of having the picture remain at a normal size during the strobe effect, it is broken down into 9 small rectangular pictures and the strobe effect moves from picture to picture. Considering all the nice and easy to use features available in the XV-FA900BK, this is hardly worth mentioning. I spend a lot of time viewing DVDs, and this unit has had no problems, but has functioned with perfect reliability since the day I connected it. It's interesting to mention also, that previously hard to read VCDs and DVDs, play without error on this machine. I feel this 7-disc player is a sound investment, especially if you like to flip through several movies without having to leave your chair.*************3+ months and still counting: There have been no problems with this gem from JVC. Noise may be a problem for some, but I say, again, that this is not worth mentioning. With no exceptions-- this unit is well worth every bit of the price and more. If you use customer feedback as your only guideline for choices in makeing a purchase, then perhaps this should not be your choice. If, however, you can read between the lines, then you may wish to check out this player. Enough said.
Don't expect built-in volume control or forward/back on this budget keyboard, but the quality and functionality are perfectly acceptable. Like many others, I bought 10 of these at $0.49/each and don't expect to buy another keyboard until they start adding letters to the English language.
I needed a replacement for a Pioneer DVD recorder that died after only 2 years of great operation. This unit replacement was actually for my mother and not myself, so it needed to be at least as user-friendly and capable as the Pioneer.I was reading various positive reviews on Amazon and other sites about this Panasonic unit. The DMR-EZ17S boasts of its many DVD format capabilities, including DVD RAM - and it looks very nice, so I ordered one. The DVD RAM appealed to me since my mother uses the unit exclusively to record TV shows - usually over and over on the same media.My expectations were dashed into pieces when the unit arrived. I set it up while going through the manual. The problems I found with it that make it very inferior when compared to the previous Pioneer unit are as follows:1. New/Blank DVDs must be formatted prior to use/recording. This takes anywhere from 15 - 70 minutes, depending on the media, says the menu guide.2. The recording schedule did not appear to have a means of either weekly or daily execution of a TV recording session. So all recorder programming would need to be individually done for each time slot.3. The remote has only the "power", "ch up", "ch down", "vol up", and "vol down" (arrow buttons) to control the TV. Therefore, you cannot comfortably use the remote as an "all in one" for both the DVD and TV.For example, you cannot directly access a random TV ch number from the key pad but must arrow up/down, one at a time. Same with the volume - You have no mute button, etc.This makes it bad for using this unit with CATV, you still need your TV remote close by. In our situation, the integrated ATSC tuner did not benefit, since my mother has cable and only a std. definition 4:3 TV at this time. Additionally, local HD stations are available on CATV and SATV in our area, so over-the-air tuners are not required if you are a subscriber to either.The order of the user manual was illogical to me and hard to interpret, leaving holes in the basic info. (one small example: The unit tells you formatting is a must for new DVD media, but showed "SP" speed for formatting - even though the recorder recording mode was set to EP. No explanation of this is given, nor does it say if that even matters).You might have to search several different sections to glean bits of info on the same topic. Basic setup info is strewn all over the manual instead of beginning with the basic ops and then progressing through the pages to the more sophisticated ones.However, to set up the time, do quick recording, program a single TV show, or other basic one-time functions, it seemed to be OK and relatively simple. But coming from the Pioneer menu system and setup, (which I have no loyalty to, other than to say it was MUCH more logical, intuitive, and friendly to use) the Panasonic unit was painful and this unit will be returned, if they will give me a refund.Personally, I prefer a DVR (hard drive) unit for TV recording. I do my DVD recording on my PC. But to each his/her own.I must admit I am baffled by so many positive reviews for this unit. Being in electronics for most of my life has perhaps set the bar very high for my expectations of "user friendliness" in consumer electronics. My HD hardware at home, (Toshiba, Denon, JBL, etc.) is all "no brainer" stuff when it came to setup and operation.I am not against Panasonic or the other reviewers of the unit, but this is my unbiased opinion of this recorder and I offer it only as a possible help to others considering it for purchase.
My Seagate 1.5TB FreeAgent GoFlex STAA1500 fits perfectly and is very well protected. Plenty of room for cables etc.You won't be disappointed.
I've owned a pair of Canon 10X30 image stablization binoculars for over a year now. Both the image clarity and the performance of the image stabilization are very good. These binoculars are not too heavy as well; however, you may consider replacing the included thin nylon Canon strap with either a neoprene strap from Op/Tech or a secured strap from Pacsafe. I have also recommended the 10X30 IS to a few friends who have either gone on to either purchase their own 10X30 IS or the 12X36 II.This product is what I consider to be a great compromise of cost and features. While the Canon 8X25 IS was a little cheaper than the Canon 10X30, I preferred the fact that the 10X30 takes AA batteries instead of special lithium CR batteries like in the case of the 8X25. Of course if would have been nice to have the power of the 12X36 II, but of course those binoculars are about $200 more. I do wish it had weather-sealing protection, but at this price, it is hard to expect this feature.While I love these binoculars, I have never been happy with the included Canon nylon zipper case as any binocular straps get in the way of the zipper on the case. It has been very difficult to look for a better 3rd party case for these binoculars due to the irregular shape as it is a hybrid of a roof prism and porro prism design. After a lot of searching, I finally found that the Think Tank Photo Skin 50 is a great case for these Canon 10X30 binoculars. The zipperless loop-and-hook design of the Think Tank Skin 50 allows me to place my binoculars inside without having zippers get in the way of my Pacsafe binocular/camera strap. The noise-less velcro option make it easy for my to remove or secure my binoculars during plays and concerts.Again, this is a fine pair of binoculars; however, a third party case and strap may be needed. Amazon was able to deliver these binoculars on time, without damage.
does what it is suppose too! i used it with my h4n recorder. It feel like it have good build quality and it preforms
This is a well-built case but it does not fit my unibody 15" macbook pro. It is way to tight and doesn't close.
I just got this camera tonight and I love it. The point and shoot feature is great. My husband loves it because all he has to do is push the button and the picture is taken. This camera is loaded. This is my first digital camera and it was a breeze to use and the software loaded in great. The instruction book is great also - at least it comes with one. The pictures print out great too. I would recommend this to anyone.
This memory card from PNY was very good SDHC and it works perfectly on my HD camcorder - Panasonic HDC-TM90. The picture was perfect for me.I recommend this 16GB SD card for everyone.Good product for good price...
At first when I bought this product I had the same experience as everyone else, there were no stations that I could get a clear audio signal. I did everything in the directions, set the ipod to half volume, found a station that had a fair amount of static and tested it out. I could hear the music faintly, and I adjusted the radio and nothing helped.Then I***FOUND THE ANSWER****You must set the volume on your ipod between 75-100%. When you do this it increases the signal of the transmitter and you get really clear audio. I was almost about to return this item until I found this worked. I hope this helps anyone make their decision to purchase this item.The only con I had with it now was that it eats batteries like no other. I found myself constantly replacing them. To solve this I dropped another $15 on the car charge for it. That product works great too, and between the two items, I listen to all my favorite tunes for an infinite amount of time!
This card plugs directly into the PCI slot on laptops. No software has to be installed and the speed of data transfer with the 2.0 USB is much faster. I have had other cards. This is the only one I've had that also comes with a power card (they all have a recepticl for the cord). You don't need to use the power cord unless you're system is supporting a lot of peripherals.
Not sure what "Limited Usage" reviewer is looking for...As I see it, this cover is for using your ipod while working out.Neoprene is perfect - won't let rain or sweat through. There's even a small cut-out so you can get the the lock switch.Plastic film covers and protects the screen and the wheel. It is true the feel of the wheel is a little "thick" but how often are you fooling with our ipod during your workout?Yes, ipod fits snug and the velcro retaining strap does cover the data port, but it can be easily pushed out and connected via USB cable or dock. In fact, fit is good enough so that if the velcro retaining strap comes off, the ipod can't slip out on its own, even with heavy jarring. (Believe me, it won't come out unless you push it out.)It was exactly what I was looking for, and I'm glad I purchased it, even though I paid full-price.
The radio came perfectly safe and the same day it was suposed to.I liked the price, it was not expensive and the antena that comes with the radio is very useful.I would recommend it to anyone who would like or likes to listen to other countries radios.I was able to listen to a chinese radio and I'm from Uruguay!
I received this product within seven days after order, at an APO address and during the annual Christmas rush. Speak volumes for Amazon.com and Cables to Go. A good combination of customer service and price. The cables' timely arrival averted a loss of system usage between computers and Smart Boards at our school. Indeed, the teachers had nothing but high praise for our quick response and materials acquisition. This is all thanks to Cables to Go and Amazon.com.
I was looking for an inexpensive set of outdoor speakers with decent sound. A little disappointed in the quality of sound but of course the price was right. If I were buying all over again I would identify a speakers which I could listen to first and I would probably spend a little more money.
I waited at least a month after the Carbon came out to see what others thought, would it hold up, what bugs are present ect.. Then i made the plunge. Overall its GREAT. the battery life does last 20 hours. You can even use a usb card charger i got for my palm to charge in the car with the included mini usb cord. Holds a good amount of cds and love the fact i can listen to my audio books. Any negatives are the power button. With in the first 3 days the unit fell and the power button stopped working. BestBuy exchanged it no problem but i made sure to get the 2 year warrenty extention with the new unit. And this needs to build play lists in the fly. I never used playlists untill i got this. But it would be nice. How ard would it be to add this? This looks so much better then the mini ipod and takes up very little room in a pocket. If u use this in your car get the belkin tunecast II. It powers via car charger. Im tired of buying batteries for the tunecast I. Carbon lasts longer then it doesUPDATE. Im on my 3rd carbon. This is the last try. Love the player but something happened to unit and it wont power on. Didnt drop it but did have a hard jolt. IS ANYONE ELSE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? If this one fails then i guess i get an ipod. But damn it works so well.
I bought this 50 foot SVGA monitor cable for connecting of a projector to a laptop in a church enviroment and has worked great. You will need to be sure to get a male gender changer to connect to either the projector or PC side.The signal degrade is minimal over the length of the cable.Price was really great.Delivery was fast and quality is really good. The jacket on the cable is thick and durable and looking at what you get, you'd expect it to cost more.
It does what it's suppose to do. Connects VGA malex2-to-VGA female. This product works great and cost almost nothing. I had no loss in video quality and the cable is definitely long enough and easy to route.
Although I am happy with the product I am using, it is not the same as what was pictured. The tip of the boom mic is much larger and the unit I received is a completely different configuration. As I said, I am happy with the product I received, but it would have been better to receive what is shown.
I have a pair of these that I've had for more than 5 years. The durability has been beyond great. It loses points because the sound isn't as great, but what do you expect for earphones that cost &lt; $10? Seriously... This works for what I needed, which is a way to take the music from my iPod to my ears. The wires are very well protected and I've coiled them around my iPod, thrown them in my backpack, coiled it in a cord keeper...5 years and still ticking. No knicks in the wires and the sound is consistent with what it was when I first bought it. It's definitely a good deal for the price. If you're looking for superior sound-quality and other things, this definitely isn't meant for that.
Excellent Value. Great sound. Cant't go wrong with these to compliment your system.
I bought these for hacking my Wii that wouldn't accept memory cards over 2GB nor microSD adapters, nor generic brand cards. These ARE NOT SDHC so they will work in the older electronics that don't accept 4gig or bigger microSD cards. This are also great for hacks that almost always require 2gb or less name brand cards.
Just wanted to toss in my own two cents, even though they're very similar to some others on here...The sound is great. Zero complaints on that. Before these I owned V600's, and the sound quality on the V700DJ is worlds better.The comfort took some getting used to. It took a few weeks to break them in before I could wear them for an extended period of time without taking them off to give my ears a rest.The problem? They break. I take good care of them, using them at home or at the office, always keeping them in the carrying case when they aren't in use. The problem is on the plastic joints. For the last month or so I've been holding them together with tape or twist-ties, but the cracks are getting bigger and its days are numbered. I owned the V600's for about 7 years with the only problem being the gradual padding deterioration. I've had this pair for about a year and a half, and it's about done.So, if longevity isn't a priority for you, go ahead and get the V700DJ's. But be warned that you'll be shopping for a new pair within two years.
IR base is big and cludgy, would be OK for a desktop, definitely a detriment for a laptop. Quit working in less than a year even with new batteries. Mouse started intermittently loosing connection to the base for long periods of time. Not one of Logitech's best products. Go with the M570 or similar much easier to use and so far much more solid operationally.
I found this product to be very beneficiary in the overall quality of sound and picture. I t improved it by a good 40%. Its a safe and beneficial purchase.
I have had these in my 2000 Civic since about 2007. Unfortunately the doors were already butchered to fit large Alpine magnets. I wish I had these Kappas back then because they would have fit the stock opening with plenty of clearance for the window. The neodymium magnets on the woofers are unreal, so tiny and light. The weave design is very easy on the eyes as well.The mid bass response is excellent (of course you still need a sub) I crossed them over at 100hz but they would have stayed clean even much lower. I ran them using an active 3 way crossover so each woofer and each tweeter gets its own channel with 80w RMS each. The sound is powerful and clear, you can cruise over 100mph with zero road noise to muddy up the music.
Well, everything was said already:pros: Compact design, battery life, 8GCons: touch pad is not perfect ... BUT BUT BUTFor those who care about sound above all:This toy can play loud - better that any iPod yet I was really dissapointed from its mediocre bass performance. It soulds like it can not play a clean Bass sound - it sounds distorted and it smears the rest of the spectrum.That's not the way I like my player to sound.
I bought this Samsung LCD TV from Circuit City in December 2004 and soon upgraded my signal quality (in Massachusetts) to Adelphia HDTV Cable via a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HD (with DVR). It was a wonderful image and I hooked in every source you could imagine at the highest quality each could offer: HDTV cable via HDMI, DVD via component video, even my computer into the DVI input. As a matter of fact, I custom ordered a bookcase-like, retracting-door wooden cabinet for the TV that surrounded it like a protective shield, while the TV itself was wall-mounted with Samsung's proprietary mounting hardware.Everything was going great until last week when my three-year-old son accidentally struck the TV with a wooden block, immediately causing a multi-line hairline crack about 5 inches wide and accompanying pixel washout to the right and to the bottom of the crack, all the way to the edges of the screen. [...]I had purchased a nearly $500 extended warranty from Circuit City called the Cityadvantage Protection Plan, which the salesperson presented as just the ting to get, if I was planning to do the wall-mount installation myself (which I was), implying that it would protect the purchase in case of accidental damage.Lo and behold calls to the Cityadvantage Protection Plan support line and the CC store where I bought the TV (Burlington) revealed that the salesperson who sold me the TV no longer worked there and that accidental damage was expressly NOT covered by this 'protection plan'. Suffice it to say I will never purchase anything from Circuit City again. Other calls to Samsung and my insurance company also left me without recourse, as the possible repair/replacement of the screen "probably costs more than the TV is worth".My advice: If you have small children or anything in the neighborhood of the remotest possibility that an object could possibly strike the screen, don't buy this or any other unprotected lcd tv. I would buy it again, but would place it behind a crystal safety-glass frame over the front. You should know that the soft plastic screen is much more delicate than any conventional glass CRT or TV tube, probably something on the order of 10x less shatter-resistant. If anyone from Samsung reads this I'd like to say that I have faithfully purchased 7 durable Samsung electronics products over the last 10 years and I now feel deceived and betrayed to have been left holding the bag for what I believe is an inherently defective product with an unacceptable level of fragility. I would not be surprised if newer generations of these products include a thick glass screen cover, but not in time to rescue the brand loyalty of 'burned' early-adopters like myself.
Nice, white, and flat; what more could I want? I bought three 50 ft lengths of this and some connectors to run a line along the floorboards from my living room to my home office. I had tried a handful of wireless solutions, but could never get more than 3.5 MB/s transfer rates over my home network. With this line, I am now getting around 100 MB/s, which is just amazing. So far the only person to notice this wire, without me showing it to them, is my 5 year old. He spotted one of the connectors and followed the line around the house.
The scanner is fast and it makes great scans of documents and photos. Colors were pretty accurate and detail was excellent. However, I purchased and returned this scanner 3 times in a row for manufacturer's defects. (1) The first 4570 had dirt on the underside of the glass bed (2)the second had a defective power supply (scanner would over heat). (3) The third one developed verticle lines along the edge of every photo I scanned. HP technical support said it was a problem with the internal mirrors. Despite these problems, I think the scanner does an excellent when it is properly functioning. If you are lucky enough to get one without defects, I think you will be very pleased with the scan quality. I recommend buying this scanner from a company that has a liberal return policy. Also, I recommend buying a 3 year extended warranty. HP sells one very inexpensively. HP will overnight express a replacement unit to you under its extended warranty. (An extended warranty is a must for this scanner.) Note: All of my references to great scan quality apply to photos and documents, not 35 mm film. The 35mm film holder was arwkard to use. It was difficult to load 35mm film without getting finger prints all over the film. Also, the 35mm scans were too dark. I would not count on using this scanner for 35mm film. Also, none of the third party high-end scanner software works with the 4570. For example: Vuescan and SilverFast software work with the Epson scanners, but they don't work with the 4570.
I returned the product. The noise reduction was very ineffective.I'd rather buy a Stenheuser over the ear without noise reduction for1/2 the price. It will do the same job as this one does.About materials: the wires are too thinly coated.This makes them susceptible to breaking. I would hate to havejust one side working. I thought Phillips could makethe wires properly coated, the noise reduction really operativeand also make that wire come just from one side.Got it, tested and sent it back in less than 10 minutes.Too cheaply made for the price.
This battery had a fairly good life of around 2,5 hourswhen it was installed fot the first time
The top end of the S digital Elph series camera is now the s500. It is a great, reliable camera with excellent performance, especially compared with my old 230.Pro: Light, easy to use, has advanced feeatures if you are advanced, and reliable, decent battery life, and well recognized camera.Con: They still never have figured out the problems with the movie/manual settings/movie being so close together. Also the Shoot/play toggle is frequently found in the wrong position. Not smart enough to take nightime pictures and still see any lights. Still sluggish on startup.And the software? I never installed mine, and pitched the disc. I believe in iPhoto. However, I found ... uh ... movies stay on the camera unless you have the software. That would be nice. But they only let you download the update version. *Shrug* Guess its my fault. Now how do I fix it?
This camera is GREAT.........I needed to go to the next level with a digital...........this was an excellant buy !!
This product was very disappointing. First, it has a little switch, so you can't charge and sync at the same time. Second, the day after I got it, the retracting mechanism broke. Very disappointing.
I found no problems with reception. The sound quality is fine. Needless to say that is only my opinion.I am use to pretty high end stereo equipment, however you have to take into consideration the cost and portability.I only wish that XM would offer at least one oldies program that has NO DJ interruptions.
(Actually 4.5 stars...) I've had my 1350 for almost 3 years. Yes, it's had a few problems, but tech support was good at getting me up and running again... until recently. Make sure you talk to the printer support folks, not notebook or desktop. The main difficulty was scanning docs into fax docs. Technically, the 1350 doesn't support fax, but there are workarounds that let you scan in a doc for faxing. It's good at the scans... sometimes surprising me with the quality. The most frequent problem was a document got really stuck in the print queue. Tech support usually has you uninstall the printer and re-install it. Though, last time, I simply did a "Restore" to a previous day. It doesn't like heavy papers like cardstock, or onionskin. ...does a relatively decent job on photos. But, if you're real picky about photo quality, the 1350 is not for you. For all-around everyday use, letters and stuff, I'd highly recommend it for the price. Also, shop around for print cartridges... Target... Costco, etc. Look for the office supply store specials... they can go for up to 50% less. While I wouldn't say mine has taken a licking and kept on ticking, there were times when I marvelled at how it did what I wanted when technically it shouldn't have. A tough little critter, but a bit of a diva on occasion.
What can I write that isn't already covered in the other ~80 reviews? I guess only 1-2 small things specific to my experience with the Panasonic Viera 65" plasma I bought it for. Assembly instructions were pretty clear, but I ended up a bit perplexed that the recommendation is 6 lag bolts into studs to hold the mount on the wall, while there are only 4 bolts that hold the TV to the mount. I would also comment that the connectors on the back of the TV make it a bit difficult (even with the extra space from the "adjustable" mount rather than low-profile mount) to connect component video cables once the TV is hung on the wall. I would recommend if you have any concerns about the amount of space available behind your TV to use the small spacers that come with the mount.Space for cables may not such a problem if you have 3 people to help with install and all the cables come out of the wall directly behind the TV, but if you have only two people, and you have to fish the cables behind the TV after it is hung (for example if you have game system, dvd/blu-ray, receiver etc on shelf underneath the TV) there is not much space for the component video cables to bend down between the connector and the wall. Overall solid construction, and the safety screws, although awkward to tighten once the TV is hung, offer a nice measure of security that accidental bumps, or earthquakes, or other jostling won't ever knock the TV off the mount.
Many outlets today don't have a center screw. Removing the screw from the device so it will fit the outlet is not recommended by Belkin.From Belkin:"In response to this, please know that removing the grounding screw may cause that unit to not function efficiently.As the said part re-directs the excess current from the wall outlet from the connected equipments."But - I took the screw out and looked with a flashlight into the hole and it seem like plastic inside the whole. To me that implies that the screw does not serve a grounding function.Hmmm... deep pondering.
It's easy to set up but the performance is not up to par with the specification. I can't tell whether the picture quality has any improvement with the up convertsion mode when playing regular DVD or Divx files on my 1080p HDTV.
At first I really liked this camcorder, although the difficulty to edit the vob and especially the vro files on a PC was quite annoying.About a year after purchase I started having serious problems with this camcorder. After having recorded on the mini DVD disc (using Sony's accucore disc, or other brands), and switching on the device again, the error message "recording on disc disabled" appeared. There was no way to retrieve the footage that had already been filmed. I inserted a new blank disc, recorded again without problems, until one day again that error message appeared, and all data was lost.I contacted Sony Support, with little hope after the warranty period, and they told me to reset the device. So I did and at that moment it recorded without problems. However, the next day when I switched on the device the error message appeared again, and all data was lost.Sony could only offer me to bring it in for repair, but the repair would cost at least $211. I'm not going to pay that for a camcorder that obviously had an internal malfunction, as the Sony analyst who assisted me also said: "I've talked to our experts who suspect that the camcorder has an internal malfunction".He also added that this is not a common problem, and that the unit has very good reviews. Well, that doesn't help me, but I guess it's an acceptable rate of failure for Sony.No more Sony for me, although I loved the camcorders I bought from them so far.
How many of you own more than 4 USB devices on one computer? Even if you have 3 USB devices, you are probably about to trash that little 4-port USB hub you just bought. That's where this 7-port USB hub comes in.It would probably be messy to daisy chain more than one 4-port USB hub. This 4-tier, 7-port USB hub is totally expandable. You can change this modular hub into any combination, ranging from 4-USB ports to 12-USB ports to adding a serial port, etc.At the high price, it's kinda hard to purchase if you're trying to upgrade from a 4-port USB hub to this ... .
Real comfortable on your head and very light around the ear. But the mouth piece is too short which makes your voice volume appear very low. If you pull the mike closer to your mouth, it sounds great but not very practicle to do this during a conversation.
Items came quickly. Was a great deal. Much better price than in the stores.
I bought this radio - scanner as a gift for my wife and she is very happy with it. Also it was very easy to program
My keyboard is fine.The only thing that could take off points is the USB ports.They are USB 1.
I am so pleased with this pressure cooker. I had an old aluminum one the needed parts. I could not find them and also I didn't like the idea of using aluminum. The price was "priceless"! I saw the same product locally for twice as much. So happy!
There are a couple of other 256MB graphics cards for the Power Mac G5. This is the best by far. It blows away the competition in every category. There are many sites you can find from google that show the bench test comparisons. These are very hard to find, but worth the extra cost if you ask me. If you are running a 30 inch Cinema LCD you will notice the difference in lag time between this card and the other 256MB cards that are out there. Again, don't take my word for it. Go see the comparison tests on the internet. Nothing even comes close to the performance of this card. It is, quite simply, the best graphics card money can buy for your Power Mac G5 with AGP Pro 8X graphics. This is your bad boy right here.
We run a small business that uses 3 computers and a common printer. We nedded a good, reliable router so we could all be on the internet at the same time and print from the same printer.With this perfect low cost solution, we installed our own small business network and haven't touched it since installation. It is the best investment money we have spent on our business so far!Highly recommend this product to all homes and businesses that want a good stable network solution.
If you have a large case, look elsewhere or at least buy two sets. I have a full tower and two bulbs just wasn't enough. I didn't want huge lights in my case so I settled for a second set. Having four of these in a full tower works okay but if you go this route, make sure you place them wisely. The wires are VERY short!
This player skips anyway you carry it, and anywhere you carry it. Do noy buy it!
These speakers are easy to set up, and have amazing sound quality. I have not had a single problem with them. They deliver great bass. Though technically not "Desktop" speakers, that's where I use these, and they fit fine on my desk. I like everything about these and would recommend them to anyone.
This is a great product. It allows me to utilize a more cost effective Compact Flash memory card in my PCMIIA slot and still have the ability to have multiple memory cards to exchange as they are filled or to store information by file types.
these head phones are great! I have small ears so head phone buds usually hurt my ears and fall out all the time. To avoid this I have always stuck to the headphones that wrap around my ear, but after reading the reviews for this set I decided to give them a try.This set of head phones are very comfortable and dont fall out- even with my small ears. They come with mutiple size options so you can customize the fit to your ear. On top of the fit, the sound quality is also excellent. WOW *****
Works for me. i can still see through the screen, and it's protected. it's true that the pictue on the screen looks better without these protectors, but I can still see perefectly well to get a good shot.
Got this camera for myself for my birthday... sad I know... but what a great camera it is. It shipped with a 18mm-55mm lens which is ample for taking great photos out of the box. I recommend rechargable batteries. I bought 8 so I always have a set - takes 4 AAs. It has a very good image stablization feature you can turn on and off easily. The Auto Focus is fast and the variety of shooting modes means you can get just about any photo, quickly, once you learn how to work with them.This camera is a great value and provides all the functionality needed to take excellent photographs.
Makes really hot, fresh, and as strong as you want coffee. My only complaint is that the top is hard to remove.
I shopped for months for a Digital Camera, and it was worth the wait. The DSC-P7 is a great camera. It's easy to use, and downloads are a breeze. Pictures are crystal clear.
Don't hesistate to get this player. PQ with HD-DVD and DVD is top notch. Highly recommended.
When we bought this printer we noticed that it had a really low price, so we thought it might not work all that well. We hooked it up (it took about 1/2 of an hour) and it worked really well, for about a month. Then it started taking 3 and 4 peices of paper every time we printed 1 page. Solution: we would put alot of paper in it and hold down every page except 1. Then, it was stuck with about 20 documents in queue that wouldn't cancel. Solution: Go to www.hp.com/support and type in hp psc 1311. It then tells you how to cancel the documents. After all of this, the print cartrige stalled. Im on hp.com/support trying to figure out whats wrong with it as we speak. Overall, this printer is for people that can figure out how to fix it.
I've only had this for a few hours but, it's soooo cool! I thought the size was going to be a problem, but it's much bigger than I had expected!It was very easy to install, and it only took a few minutes to install the included software. All the software works great with no glitches. The pen is very conveniant and easy to use. It works exactly like a pencil, it even has an eraser! The mouse works great! There is a pen stand, but the pen just sits in it, it doesn't click in. Trust me, I was like jamming the thing in and, funny, no click. Anyway, it has two hot buttons at the top of the table, which you can easily program. It also has a scroller, so you can zoom in on pictures, or sroll up or down a page. It comes with a very handy instruction manual. Also,when you take out the included software, DO NOT throw away the little envelope thingy that it comes in. Because, it has all of the serial numbers on it. Trust me, I know about that too! It's not fun digging through the trash. I bought my wacom graphire4 tablet off of ebay, at exactly $60.50. I thought it was a great deal! Well, there's not much more to say about it, just that it's a great product and I HIGHLY recomend it!!
What can I say? It's a good quality extension cord from a good manufacturer of cables. It works as advertised!
This is a perfect fit for our family. We don't really have camera acumen but this does everything we need for it to do. Works great in the month we've used it.
I love the contour on this keyboard. I thought I was in love with the original split keyboard that Microsoft introduced years ago (I last had the Natural Wireless Multimedia Elite KB, which is so much better than the original one, but it's pretty much the same contour), and that I'd have a problem with this new contour. But after only a few minutes of typing, it's safe to say that I got used to it. And as if possible, the soft curve on this one feels even better on the left wrist than the original one.The Delete/Insert key layout has been changed yet again, but I didn't mind it so much. The Zoom-wheel in the middle is pretty useful once you remember to start using it. Customizable keys are pretty awesome since you can program them to start your favorite programs -- but this is about the same as my old Natural Elite. With this keyboard, you barely have to use the mouse. The numeric keys are fine. Overall, this is about the most silent keyboard I have ever owned. Works equally well on XP as well as Vista -- I am currently using an old IOGear KVM switch between two PC's, which seems to work fine. Had to install the driver for XP to get all the functionality (customizing the buttons, etc.). Had to do absolutely nothing for Vista -- it was plug and go (or play!).I'm so glad there's a company out there with untold millions to spend on research, and has expert researchers testing out the stress points on the wrists and arms. Being a heavy typist, I can ill-afford any additional stress on the wrists. Having tried pretty much everything out there right now, I can safely say that this is the best possible keyboard. If you are a touch typist who would like to alleviate stress on your wrists, this is absolutely the way to go.
My product was shipped quickly and there were no problems. I would definatley do business with them again!!
This is a good solid monitor. Granted, not as good as the nicest ones I've seen, but it costs a lot less.
I wanted a noise-cancelling headphone for air travel. It had to be comfortable enough to wear for long haul flights with good sound. It had to cancel ambient noise enough for me to enjoy music, video and sleep. It had to be affordable. I comtemplated between in-ear, over-ear or covering-ear types (excuse me if my terminology is incorrect). I chose covering-ear type because it offered the best noise-cancelling and good sound. I compromised on the comfort as it couldn't beat in-ear or over-ear types in that respect. Choose one that cover your ears adequately or you will find it uncomfortable to wear for prolonged period. I went around testing a few models before deciding on ATH-ANC7. It gave me good noise cancelling (as good as Bose and Sennheiser PXC 350,400), adequate sound quality (inferior but acceptable when compared to Bose and Sennheiser PXC 350, 400), best price (got discounted price at Amazon) and it fitted my ears. I'm very happy with my choice. Definitely no regrets.
Had heard all the rave reviews of this item, and was anxious to try them out. As it stands, my expectations were set a bit too high, as they do not measure up. Granted, they are good little earphones - but not as much a step up over other (cheaper) versions I've used, such as those by Sennheiser. Also, you really need to ensure a good, solid fit for the bass to kick in (as was expected). I give them three out of five stars.
This camera is great. There are plenty of options for the novice photographer to the low intermediate photographer. The pictures come out clear, well focused and the camera responds well to a wide variety of light conditions. Whether taking pictures in a dimly lit theater without flash or at night or during dusk hours - the pictures come out very well. I would definitely buy this camera again. One or two little nits, 1) carry a set of extra batteries if you're going to take several pics at a time. There is only brief indication that the batteries are getting low and then - boom - the camera is out of juice. 2) there is a brief delay between hitting the shutter button and the picture being taken - but it is easy to get used to.
After checking out the reviews of this product, I decided to order this and I'm glad I did. It cools my 17" laptop just fine. The motor is quiet and I like the USB connectivity; when I shut my laptop down, the cooler shuts down as well. Good product, well built.
Don't buy! Waste of money! Stay away from those no name "Chinese brand" Products."Premium Power Model: M-UPS-L14"Get's you into trouble with TSA! Looks like a home rigged bomb in scanner image!The 130 Wh Capacity is a joke! My laptop has a 4Ah battery (44 Wh) and runs about 3 hours.With the M-UPS-L14 I get at most 2hrs! And it claims to be a 130Wh unit!Most likely some cheap NiCad cells, definitly not Li-Iion.Always maintained it charged it no longer works, my laptop battery which is older still works fine.The battery housing now bulges obviously some cells are defective and likely popped open.Garbage at a price.
I have mixed feelings about this case. It's pretty nice, but not exactly what I need or expected.It's a lot smaller than I envisioned. I can just get my Lumix FZ50 in it with the little charger, an extra battery, the cables, and the remote release. It has 3 net pockets and 1 zipper pocket, all on the tiny side. They are big enough for an extra memory card or two, but not much more. I can't fit the camera's manual in any of them. It says "Panasonic" on the front, not "Lumix" like the picture shows - not a big deal. When I get a couple conversion lenses and an AC adapter, I will need something a lot bigger.For traveling light, this one will be handy, but it isn't a complete transportation solution, by any means.
This device is great, it doubles the life of my d200, and it also rounds out the feel of the camera. the vertical shutter button is oddly placed, but i have never felt one that felt right.this is good for some one looking to even out the weight on their camera when using long lenses, or if you need more battery power
This camera bag is very well made and has a lot of padding. Your camera would be safe in here. Unfortunately, my lense (the regular lense) is almost too big to fit in here. I really have to pack the camera in. I had to go out and get a bag that would hold everything including my bigger lenses.
Easy to install. Very easy to use. Fast scanner. Prints very good quality photos.
This rugged little case keeps my 500 Gb Toshiba USB 2.0 portable drive safe and clean and has room for its USB cable. It is both functional and attractive.
I am glad I bought this one and not the cheaper ones. Hoya/Tokina is a trusted brand and has been for a long time. I saw a few generic brands that were cheaper but decided to get this one for my Nikon 55-200mm AF-S ED VR lense. It works great, no visible color tint on a bright white cloth and it feels sturdy. Threading is excellent, no nicks or burrs.
I bought a unit in November 2004 and it works okay, but won't play some commercial DVDs. I e-mailed GoVideo because I couldn't get them on the phone, and requested the update CD they mention on their website. It never came. After waiting a couple months, I called GoVideo and was told they don't bother with their e-mail, but the guy said he would send the CD out. It never arrived. A couple of months later, I called again, and was told that even though the website says the CD is available, it's not, and there is no way they can send me one. (By this time, their support had been exported to Mexico, so there was also a language barrier.) I got a friend to download the file off their website and burn me a CD. It didn't work. I called GoVideo back and finally got one of the support guys to acknowledge the problem, and after hammering on him and his supervisor, they agreed to exchange the unit for a new unit that could be updated. I got an RMA number and returned the unit. Weeks passed with no word from GoVideo. I finally called and got someone in the US who said there was no update for that machine, no repair procedure, and no way they could send me a CD! He also said that the VR5940 is no longer being offered. I pointed out it is still on the GoVideo website as a current machine. He then told me how easy it was for me to burn a CD, at which point I asked him if he was really saying it was easy for me to do it, but impossible for GoVideo. He agreed to return the machine, and send me a CD. I got the machine back, and called for the CD. It arrived, but the machine does not recognize it, so it does not update. I recommend that you avoid GoVideo at all costs.
This is a great little toy especialy at the price. My only disappointment is that it doesn't have a password protect built into it.
This product works well as a print server but you can not change the SNMP Community String so any internal IT Audit is going to light up with a Nessus plugin ID 41028 which is rated as a high vulnerability. I didn't test if you could write to the device through snmp but since I can't change the string and we do not use public we decided not to use this and sent it back.We bought a lot of these print servers and tested them all. The only issue with this one was the SNMP string being hard coded to public. Other than that it works great so if you use the community string public or you are at home this will work perfect for you. If you want the most secure device we have tested you will want to search for the TRENDnet 1-Port Parallel Print Server TE100-P1P (White). You can read my review there.
This product works fine, but beware of the drivers on their CD if you're using Vista. I had such problems that in the end I had to reinstall Office from scratch, which was a huge pain. Eventually, I uninstalled their drivers and it worked fine with plug and play. Otherwise, a great buy and much cheaper than buying stuff from Apple.
HAD THESE PAST THE RETURN DATE FOR AMAZON POLICY SO HAD TO RETURN TO VERBATIM CORP.BOUGHT VEBATIMS DVD+RW MOST DVDS WOULD NOT FORMAT OR LOAD.TOOK FORVER TO GET RESPONSE FOR RETURN TO GET RMA # AND TOOK 2 MONTHS TO GET PRODUCT -I WOULD RECOMMEND TESTING THESE RIGHT OF WAY IF BUYING FOR FUTURE USE AND RETURN THEM TO AMAZON BEFORE RETURN CUT OFF DATE SO YOU GET A INSTANT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND
Great transmitter. It's great that it allows you to plug in an additional plug. You can charge your iPod while using it with the transmitter. I've used this from the back roads of Kansas to the inner city of Phoenix and only if I have the transmitter set to a station that is broadcasting that area do I notice any problem.Definitely the best wireless option.
This tape has been a consistent performer for all the projects I've thrown it's way. No local stores carry it. It's worth the effort to get it to capture your projects.
I did a couple weeks worth of research, and found this to be the best value for a widescreen around the 20" size. I actually bought mine at KMart for $400, also saw it at Staples for that price too. For a 23" HD-Ready *widescreen* this is a hot deal IMHO. Highly recommend.
I am using this on a Mac Pro, and the only issue I have with this is the volume. I really need to be close to the mic in order to record in a reasonable volume, and even then its still low. Otherwise, it was great to just plug it in and start using it.I would only use this mic for voice recording (screencasts, youtube, etc.). I would not recommend this for any kind of music or music vocal recording.
Same basic design for ages and works great. I've got 2 other aluminum prestos but wanted a stainless one for cooking with tomatoes and other acidic foods. It arrived quickly and after putting together I made some tomato, bean soup that came out great.
I love it!You need to have a nice selection of lenses to really appreciate this camera. I have the extended grip for better support
this is great. my fiance loves the lens and has been working with it ever since. thank you
Not only do they look cool (on BOTH sides), they are very durable and problem-free.So far only Panasonic seems to be taking advantage of this format in their DVD-recorders/players. Due to the incredible versatility of the RAM format, it is unfortunate that other manufacturers are not doing the same.Panasonic seems to be offering the best prices and quality for DVD-RAMs so I highly recommend this product to everyone using DVD-RAM.
Please read the review by "Han32some" carefully. It is a review for the 7820N which is a much more expensive printer featuring ethernet connectivity. The description of this printer above is incorrect. The printer features USB2 and Parallel ports, but no ethernet port.
very easy to install on virgin cable prior to end point connector crimp and will save you the aggravation of replacing the connector everytime the retainer clip breaks -
The car charger adapter and retracting sync cable are both nice. The AC adapter wall unit doesn't work though. My iPhone lights up and shows the charging screen...but it doesn't charge. The battery actually seems like it drains faster plugged into this unit than it would it I just left it unplugged. For the price paid though, I can't really complain though. "Get what you pay for" after all.
i have an s series so the bag seems to be too big for my laptop but would be perfect for 15'' to 17'' computers. it has some extra interesting detachable features, and is pretty confortable. i still cannot speak about quality in materials but can say that it will surely last at least six months. it is a little bigger than i thought but it is stylish with a cool design and does not stretch very far from your back, although it has enough carrying space. there is a pocket however, that is almost useless because it does not fit even a book. i recommend it.
This is my second digital camera. I also own the Canon digital Elph camera I love it but I needed something a little more robust for some higher quality digital photography. The digital Elph is fine for 4x6 photos but I wanted the capability of enlargements and the small Canon was very limiting for me. The 4 Megapixel resolution is quite remarkable and the photos prints scale very nicely. I have produced some high quality 8x10 that gave nothing away to my high quality SLR in terms of print quality. The Canon S40 is packed with feature and I am still exploring them but I can report that the camera is well designed and it gives you very good control to get the shots that you need. The flash and battery life which were both problems I had to deal with in the digital Elph are not problems here. I strongly endorse this camera for the people who need enlargements at 8x10 or larger. I thought just maybe that I could put away my SLR but not yet. On my last trip I took my digital Elph, my Canon S40 and my Minolta SLR. The Canon S40 was the star of the trip producing some great shots. My Minolta SLR was the only one I felt comfortable using for some action shots in difficult lighting. The digital elph was unused until the battery on my S40 ran out and I needed a couple more run of the mill snapshots. For most photography work you could do just fine replacing your SLR with the S40. If you purchase this camera you will need to buy a 128MB or higher CF card and an extra battery. The great joy of digital photography taking a chance on a difficult shots because you know you can always delete them. You do not want to be caught short of storage or power.
Well it sure does the job! If my tape acts up in any way that I perceive it to be I go for the Dry (rca) head cleaner and after using it voila! all is well, and I am secure and happy once again. I love it. It gives you twenty-five cleaning turns. Since 9-06 I've used it seven times. Love having it there, if ever I need it.
I wish they would say it does not fit the newer models. I just bought a new MBP and purchased this to protect it. It fits great, but the bottom covers all the ports,rendering them unusable. Oh well, at least the top half fits.
Works great with new iPad and my smart cover. Love this product. You cannot beat the price either. And fits perfect with the new iPad.
If you follow the instructions (that is why they are there) this lock will work just fine, I have never had it "mysteriously" change combination on me. There are only two problems with this little lock, the first is, it tends to seize up on occasion, but it comes out after a few seconds (not 5 minutes as mentioned by another reviewer). Also, this lock is fairly easy to change the combo, so if you have a roommate that hates you, or criminals that carry around screwdrivers, you may be in a bit of trouble.This is a MECHANICAL lock, it does not have a "mind o it's own."
Most cameras want class 6 'cause its memory is fasterfor videos. The 4 GB size was good for me for what Ido. I've had other Transcend products and they provereliable. This card has been working fine.
They look good, and the DO protect my ipod, but since they are plastic take all the damage, and look scratched making my ipod look scratched, i know that inside is intact, but sometimes outside looks kind of old.But they are very good choice, very hard case, and protects well, i would only wished for some protection for the wheel.
I used this answering machine to replace my $8 a month voice-mail from the phone company. I have no major complaints from this great product, and it's even a cool looking see-through blue. Very easy to set up and operate, and I was pleasantly surprised that accessing messages remotely is as easy as with voice-mail. Very intuitive voice-prompted instructions on how to skip, delete, or save messages. Price cannot be beat if you ask me.One of the reasons I like this one is that it allows callers to leave messages of up to 2 minutes (pretty sure), I hate those ones that cut people off after 30 seconds or so. 18 minutes of total recorded time for all messages.If the item says out of stock, you may want to wait a couple of days and try again, that's what happened to me...a few days later it was available within 24 hours.
I bought the product due to poor reception through the window. It didn't really help and I solved the problem by moving the TomTom from the middle of the front window to the side where the reception was stronger.
I needed to replace my broken Apple aluminum full sized wired keyboard with something ... shall we say less expensive.Enter the MacAlly full-sized keyboard for mac.It's a WHOPPER this thing. Certainly not for small hands like mine, but it works.I wish the Command and Control keys were a little larger, as these are common hotkeys for Photoshop, etc.It's not exactly "Apple" in aesthetic, and the keys go "clickety-clack" if you like that sort of thing.I do like the position of the two USB ports in the back - very handy for keeping a USB mouse at the right distance.It's also good that it has volume controls and an on/off/sleep switch, too.I wish it were a little compact, but what the heck, I bought if for $15 buckaroos.
When your used to using a zoom this is difficult to get used to. I love the results of the large apeture. I've been shooting a lot more indoor natural light portraits, and can get 2 more stops than usual with my other lens. It's awesome for that. The focus can be tricky though. You really have to pay attention to what it's focusing on.Love it though.
I have used these speakers for almost 7 years, transferred them from my old HP, using Unix, to my new HP, just as winxp came out on OEM systems, been using them as a substitute for the HP boxes, and they work much better. I usually use my grado headphones, but my wife doesn't care for having speakers on her head, and since she shares my computer now, and these have a jack for a set of headphones, i use these, and have volume control on an excellent set of headphones.
After reading the customer reviews, I went ahead and ordered two of these. I figured even if one of them didn't work, I'd still have one that worked (and still it'd cost less than the branded battery). Well, I'm glad I got two. One refuses to take any charge (the charger flashes red to green and back again. The charger isn't supposed to hit green until the battery is charged). The second one I purchased works fine, however. You're definitely taking your chances with this. But hey - even if you buy three of them and two of them are duds, you're still paying less than you would for the Canon battery.
I bought for my 21 inch computer monitor. It works well, but as others have noted, it has a tendency to not stay where I want it. By positioning the wires straight out from the monitor, this helps to keep it centered.
I get no sound out of that speaker now.
This does not do what it claims. The directions are impossible to understand and it does not work as stated, e.g., the directions state the front S Video/plugs-in are outputs but that has been changed on the unit. This cost me [money] which is lost!
This product doesn't work. I plug it in and nothing happens. Do not purchase this item. IT DOES NOTHING. When you plug it in to your device, it does not charge it. 1 star is too many stars.
I bought my 40i 2 years ago when I was in Japan where they have the exclusive pink version. I love that I don't have to have two separate items for digital photos and MP3's! That alone is what made me buy this camera. But the photo quality has been great too. Pictures generally come out true to color and, if you get a 64 MB card, it holds a bunch of them to boot. Compact, convinient, efficient. Not only that, it is exceptionally user friendly. Setting it up for my Macintosh was a breeze.3 gripes:1) Prodigious appetite for batteries, as been noted in other reviews.2) I have two Fuji cameras, this and an APS. I love them both, but they both have the same problem; at short range, the flash is strong enough to vaporize a cow. Long range flash is virtually useless on this camera. (Fortunately, my APS Fuji has great flash range.)3) No zoom in the highest quality setting.Despite the niggles, there's no better camera/MP3 player for your money. Oh, and if you're in the market for one of these little jewels and you're planning a trip to Japan, get the pink one!
Buena Marca, tremendo DVD port&aacute;til y adem&aacute;s le puedo conectar mi Ipod, justo lo que yo estaba buscando.
This headset adapter works great, but the durability is questionable. When you begin using it, you realize how easy it is to get the 1/8" mini-jack plug caught on stuff, and the wire is thin and seems fragile. I haven't broken it yet, but seems like just a matter of time. Bad news is - none of the other adapters I considered were built any better. The manufacturers of these just aren't making them for durability. Where is MonsterCable when you need them!
I purchased the 555s after using my sons 280 Pros assuming the 555s were the same but better.Good news is, they are amazingly comfortable and I'm sad to have to send them back.Bad news is, they leak sound like crazy. Not only can everyone hear what you are listening to but it does not block the incoming noise either.If you are in a small shared office trying to block out the ambiant noise and not bother your neighbor these are not the headphones for you.Side note: This was totally my fault, I only read the top reviews not thinking this might even be an issue since I'm headphone rookie.
I've found, especially with audio systems, that price doesn't always determine quality. You have to base your choices on what you want the equipment to do, how you are going to use it, and how much you can get for the money (obviously). I bought a KLH ASW10-120 nearly a year ago to boost the bottom end on a Sony/Marantz Home Theater system. It has not only turned out to be the perfect choice (At a substantially cheaper price than the JBL unit I was considering), but it actually helps put to shame a much more expensive system in the next room! If you know nothing about audio and are intent on spending too much just to impress someone, there are always plenty of overpriced alternatives. If you have only your ears to impress, and want great bass end support for your Home Theater system at a great price, this is it. I've found no hum, plenty of volume, clean sound, low price, and excellent reliablity. Can it be &quot;smoked&quot;? Maybe, but I haven't done it yet, and I can't blame the device for operator problems!
This product is incredibly easy to use and deals excellently with the 'static' from LCD screens that most units have difficulty with. It also has more than enough cabling for nearly any job.
I just test-ran this camera all day:-Although it managed to take some shots well, the metering is not very good overall. The pictures seem overexposed.-The menu mode is very basic. (Could be a PRO for beginners).-There is no viewing prism. It can get annoying to always look at the LCD screen.-When zoomed in, WITH OPTICAL, the images come out pretty grainy. This is strange with an optical zoom. It should really only be a problem with the digital zoom, since digital zoom just crops and magnifies the image itself, thus losing image quality.If you just want to take snapshots or are a beginner with cameras, you may enjoy this camera. If you are more serious, this camera will probably be a let-down.
Some brief background: Because of the arrangement of my hardware, I was constantly tripping over my printer cable. Therefore, several weeks ago I purchase a USB extension cable, so that the cable would now be long enough to run along the floor, rather than draping a foot off the floor. I bought the shortest one that would do the trick (AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (3.3 Feet/1.0 Meter)). It worked wonderfully.I also purchased a Belkin hub, so that my printer and scanner could share one USB port. Everything worked perfectly.Shortly thereafter, I began using a second laptop with the same printer, and got tired of constantly switching the (extended) printer cable from one laptop to the other. I purchased this switch, along with two printer cables (Cables To Go 28101 USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Cable, Black (3.2 Feet/1 Meter)), again buying the shortest cables that I could find.I installed the switch and cables, but nothing would print from either laptop. The printer did make its 'warm-up' noises, but then: nothing. Finally, out of desperation, I removed the original extension cable, so that there was one solid cable connecting the printer to the switch. (I made no other changes, as far as which ports I was using, and I didn't remove the hub). Now, it works wonderfully, except that I once again have to climb over a cable that is a foot off the floor!I have no idea whether the problem was the fact that I was using an extension cable, or whether the problem was that now the total length of wire between the printer and the switch was too long. [The only way to test this, of course, would be to purchase a printer cable whose total length is that of my original printer cable plus the extension cable).So, the switch is great, but you might have to play with your cable configuration and/or length.Update, one week later: I splurged and bought a longer printer cable to replace the short one that I was still tripping over. The switch works fine with this longer cable, so I guess that it wasn't a function of the length, but the fact that I was using a cable that included an extension. No idea why this is so; your experience may vary :)
When it comes to ink for my R1800 photo printer, I am concerned with the quality of the images I print. The Epson black UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ink cartridge provides superior resistance to water, fading and smudging. It is important to me that my prints are of high quality, so I don't attempt to use the cheaper compatible ink cartridges. The color can be duplicated, but all inks are not created equal. Third party options may produce a good print initially, but may not hold up or last as long.PROS:Provides superior resistance to water, fading and smudgingCONS:Price
I find it very good I can put many photos on it and do do movie shots and a number of other things
This may be the 'outdoorsy' ubergeek watch. It's big, it's ugly, but has functions to make the fattest Swiss Army Knife sit in the corner sobbing in jealousy. Overall, I like it but there are a couple of things that sound better than they are.The timepiece: Outstanding. It has HH:MM:SS DD:MMM, of course, with a year setting to avoid leap year issues. This should go without saying in a modern digital watch. Stopwatch with lap function (not that I ever use the lap function, but I'm sure someone is interested). Countdown timer that can run up to a 24 hour countdown (very easy to set). Three daily alarms. Special kudos for the alarms, this is one of the loudest watch alarms I've heard, and I've missed too many watch alarms to not appreciate this.The Altimeter: largely eye candy, but kind of neat. Over four days, my bedroom went from 100m above sea level to 25 m below sea level (by the maps, about 40m ASL). Not surprising because it is driven by the barometer, and I never recalibrated it, but a graphic demonstration of the importance of calibrating it when you want/need it.The Barometer: Yup, it's a barometer. The part I like is the little display that shows the rising/falling trend, especially as this is always active (even in normal 'time' mode).The Thermometer: Take the watch off to get an accurate reading as the sensor is too close to the wrist.The compass: Easily the best 'special' feature. Accurate, precise (enough for orienteering, not for surveying), easy to use. It can be programmed for a declination, but knowing me, I'd forget to reset it, so I do declination the hard way. The sighting notches are small but servicable. The spirit level bubble is unique among digital watch compasses to Suunto, and greatly enhances accuracy and confidence in the compass. An outstanding wrist compass.The package: Big. Really, really big. But the controls are very easy to use and seem fairly resistant to accidental button pressing (a problem for me with other watches). The battery has a shortish (12-18 month) life, but has a hatch, so you don't need to take it to a jeweller to get it replaced without ruining the water resistance. The display has large characters and high contrast to the back ground, and the display light is just right, readible, even, and glare free, but not an emergency flashlight. Personally, I'm going to swap the resin band for a velcro strap, but the stock strap isn't bad, just not great.Overall, not a watch for the office or a suit but very good as a watch, compass and barometer, and about what you could expect as a thermometer and altimeter. Well designed, thought-out, and manufactured, but really big.
I have this flash and I must say it is very powerful and very accurate when used in TTL mode. The unique design functionality make sit great for macro photography on a budget. Just do not be fooled by the picture; it is a horizontal design with a low profile but his is a big square unit. It uses 4 AA batteries and has a pc cord contact. If you can get below $75 it is a no brainier.Just be advised, it will only work in Auto mode with your Nikon DSLRs.Cons - small buttons, tiny screen, learning curve, bigger and heavier than you expect,No DSLR TTL.
This product works well for taking pictures of items for websites or Ebay products. You may need to get a little creative with the backgrounds if you want something other than silver or blue. We used a suede fabric which worked great because it didn't create any shadows on the images.
When shopping for external hard drives one is bound to hear the name Lacie. The Oregon-based vendor has always produced quality external drives for various applications. The drive we received has carried on the Lacie legacy.We start off by looking at the outside: Most external drives are not exactly pretty, and consumers often hide them under desks or in cabinets. I would be happy to add this drive to the top of my desk along with other eye candies. The design is sleek and elegant and could easily go on top of any CEO's desk. The drive itself has no buttons on the front, but a biometric reader on the top. The rest of the drive has a brushed metal look that is quite nice - considering it is a plastic case.Now for the features on the inside: there's no shortage. The fingerprint software allows for up to five users, including an administrator. This feature is excellent in a business environment where multiple people might be working on a sensitive and secret project.The fingerprint recognition requires two different fingerprints to ensure in the event you somehow lose a finger you can still access the drive. I found the software very accurate and did not need to swipe my finger more than once. The installation software along with the install instructions are very easy and user friendly.Overall this drive is one of the nicest external drives to come into the office in a long time. The good style that meets excellent function makes this a top drive. One of the high points about this drive that will catch most consumers eyes is the price tag. A 120 GB is available for $ 129.99 and the whopping 500 GB for only $299.99.
I have placed DIMM's and laptop parts on the mat and they have all worked after being installed. It also make a good writing pad if you have a rough workbench. Mine bench is from Costco and it's pebbled so I'm really using this pad more for writing at this point. Cord could be longer, but at $[...] bucks I can't complain.Scott.
Excellent subwoofer , I have the crossover @ 199 hz , and I use it for Stereo music , maybe for movie it will sound better , because for music is a little boxy , the box is detectable , something that do not happen with the SC10 that sound better because the box is not present in the Stereo so You can focus more in midrange details and tweeters . The box is relative small , smaller is the SC10 Box , maybe if I reduced internally with wood , the Subwoofer SC12 will improve for Stereo . I use velodyne crossover sms-1 @ 199 hz , no subsonic , 18 DB slope . 2 of This sound better than one . For amplification always use Digital amplifier class D , But with normal AB sound also good .I Have 4 type of Velodyne :number 1 is SC10number 2 is SC12number 3 is impact 12number 4 is impact 10but all are excellent subwoofers .
Great pricing & free shipping on Amazon.com. Item works great, making dedicated power lines even cleaner. Wish it had a bracket to secure it down.
Item works fine, Not the exact replacement I was expecting, it doesn't fit properly in the stylus holder in the Palm
These have good sound and good sound isolation. However, most of the sound isolation comes from the effectiveness of the earpiece seals.Turning on the noise cancellation while on a plane results in a hissing sound similar to turning the volume way up to hear the audio on a weak audio recording. This is probably because it is doing what it should and creating an opposite soundwave to cancel out the background sound. But since the outside noise is blocked a lot by the rubber earpieces, the outside sound is not getting in, but the cancellation sounds are. Turn cancellation off and it gets quieter. Lower frequencies are cancelled out because I think they make it through the rubber but the higher hertz hissing stands out so much that I'm indifferent between having the cancelation active or not. The rubber earpieces do a good enough job on their own.My on the ear (and bulky) Panasonic RP-HC-100 headphones do a great job of drowning out just about all sounds. A slight hiss remains, but at maybe half the volume.If I pull the earpieces of these JVC's slightly out of my ears, the noise cancelation does work but the general noise level is higher. Turn the cancellation off and the noise being cancelled out becomes apparent.In other than airplane environments, they do seem to work better. But I don't really need noise cancelation except on a plane. For a plane, I should have just bought many of the less expensive heaphones with the same kind of rubber earpiece. The noise cancellation just increases the price with no real benefit.
I built platform with kinetic isolators on the bottom where movie- theater style chairson bolted on the platform. This thing is AWESOME. I have watched movies that I have seenin the outside commercial movie theater, such as Tokyo Drift... My home theater felt much moreintense, and better. I also optioned out the amplier recommended by the manufacture and useTech amplier to power these.... it worked fine but requires some techie know how... i highly recommend this stuff for anyone who wants to impress him or herself and friends.... 5/5 no doubts
In my laptop when I'm gaming it gets hot 60c hot. What this did was drop the temp down 20-15 Celsius > that means it's running 45c max when gaming, the fans no longer turn on when I start gaming because this stuff works! I tested this on a desktop Q6600 core 2 quad a read beast of a CPU and it dropped it's temp after the burn in from 85c down to 60c in burn times (aka using the CPU intensively for +5 hours).
The was my first DSLR and I LOVE the pictures!!!! Very fast to capture those instant moments of your 2 or 3 year olds face. Great out door pictures and versatility with interchangeable lenses.
The connection is solid. Haven't had it break up at all. Earpiece is comfortable and the cushion does help you hear better. Note: This will fit cordless land-line phones only. But you can always get an adapter to use it with your cell phone.
It worked great for the first 6 months. Then due to the driver it installed I started getting some Blue Screens of Death. This was all the Windows I could take and I finally installed Linux. Then I discover this adapter does not work with Linux. It is so Windows dependent that there are no (that I know of) wrappers that will make it work.So.. don't buy this.
as far as these things go arctic silver remains the name brands in a thermal solutions marketPutting it on the processor I noticed a 15 to 20 degree temperature difference
This backpack is huge and you can stuff a lot of stuff into it which is great for traveling. The pockets don't have many subcompartments or dividers which is a disappointment given the previous Targus backpacks I have had.
I BOUGHT THIS DVD PLAYER ABOUT A 6 MONTHS AGO AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT. AT FIRST IT WOULD ONLY EXECPT DVD'S AFTER THE 10TH TIME YOU PUT IT IN. THEN IT WOULD JUST TURN OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOVIE. NOW IT WON'T EVEN TURN ON. VERY DISAPPOINTED. I ALSO BOUGHT IT AT TARGET BUT GAVE IT AS A GIFT TO MY BOYFRIEND AND HE THREW THE BOX AWAY. SO I'M STUCK WITH IT. NOT ONLY THAT BUT PHILIPS DOESN'T EVEN HAVE THE MODEL LISTED ON THERE WEBSITE SO YOU CAN'T EVENGET ON-LINE HELP WITH IT.
Well...i'm always one to buy Sony products pretty much. I never have any real problems with using things like this. It's usually good quality. of course the best feature about these is that you can use them over and over again to record your media.
This product is excellent!!! The only reason I am awarding this product only four stars is because of some difficulties I had during the set up. At first my mouse was freezing and missing commands for the first day I owned it. You have to make sure during setup that you secure both the keyboard AND the mouse to the receiver by programming them seperately to ONE of the two channels. Make sure they are not operating on the same channel or you will have major problems. You would think that the software would not let this occur, but it does. I am not new to computers and I consider myself experienced when it comes to anything to do with computers. I installed a CD R/W drive the same day and it was cake compared to figuring out the bugs in this set up. After the confusion, when you do get this working and set up correctly it is an outstanding product which is why I have to give it four stars. I highly recommend this product to anyone considering going wireless. Logitech is an outstanding company, we have many of their products at my work. The one thing that is extraordinary about this product is the hot keys. You can not only put one program or website on a key, but a whole list of functions can be on one key. The other great and of course obvious function of this setup is less garbage on your desk by not having wires everywhere and the ability of free movement.
After used 3month the router get lost signal when I connected 2 laptops in wifi. I don't have time to call customer service until I did call customers service and show they problem and they said the warranty only 90 days. If I want the warranty in 2 year I have to paid $99. So I decided to buy another one but not Dlink anymore.
Good product and fast delivery from Amazon!!!!!!!!!!If you really care about your digital camera then this pen is a MUST!Small and easy to carry you can isert it easily in your camera carrying bag and use it whenever your camera lens become dirty with dust or finger tips!Fully satisfied!
Bought this because our server room was getting more computers than our old switch could support. This performs exactly as it should with no hiccups at all. I did have an issue with the keyboard and mouse not responding on one of the servers, but I finally narrowed it down to bad ports on the server, and not a problem with the switch.I have nothing to complain about with this switch. It works perfectly 100% of the time and does exactly what it's supposed to do.
ok,, it took a long time to get to my house (almost a month) and when it did come in it got shipped to the wrong house (over 10 miles away!!!!) but when i got it and hooked it up it realy went at it. its thumpin my 12 inch woofers ( 2 of them) like theres no tommorow... the only people who will tell you they suck are car audio enthusiests who will only use the most expensive stuff out there. ive had it now for a month and it hasnt overheated once. if you got the need for bass but dont got the wallet to match, this is a great product and would highly recomend it to anyone!
This player is excellent. By using CD format, this makes memory/playtime very affordable. This player supports ID3 tags, which makes searching great. It allows you to randomize MP3 playback as well as repeat within MP3 directory! I also like that it comes WITH the car adaptor as well as the home power adaptor-- it is ready to go right out of the box. They give you headphones to use with the headphone jack and have a separate line-out jack to connect to your existing stereo or even computer speakers. This product does not skip! ... .
This SD card works superb. I did not have any issues. The transfer speed is pretty good. Go for it.
Just got it for Christmas. Beautiful prints!. Can use it anywhere, including in the car. Terrific editing tools. Just a great, all around photo printer.
Outstanding product. Works well. Great components. High quality material. Have not used it in an actual presentation yet but I used this model before which is why I purchased it.
This product is as described. Fairly sturdy, well build. I didn't have any issues with the connectors. It is, however, wound so tight in the packaging it is nearly impossible to deal with. Once you try to stretch it out, say to run it through a ceiling, it wraps around on top of itself so thoroughly it takes two people to pull it apart. I don't really know of a better way of packaging this as it is 100ft, but I've never had a cable that was as difficult to install as this.
If you are looking for a router with USB to attach a network drive or printer, THIS IS NOT THE UNIT YOU WANT.This unit uses a software called Shareport to control their USB port. I wanted a network drive so my wife and I could both share files, but Shareport only allows one person at a time to have access (connect) and before the other can access the drive the first person must "release" it. It works the same way for printers, and is a pain if someone forgets to release. I tried a Netgear and its USB attached drive looked like a true network drive that anyone on the home network could access. However with the Netgear you had to be real close to the router for the wireless to work.This DLink does provide a great wireless signal throughout the house and seems to be doing an OK job as a router.I decided I would just use the Shareport network drive for backups, but found out that the driver for their Shareport loads for each individual user, and if like most people your computer logs you off due to inactivity, Shareport no longer works so your backup software cannot find the Shareport drive.The DLink requires a separate modem which I don't really like. The Actiontec I was using is an "all in one" but it is an 11g technology. The DLink is 11n, which is suppose to be faster, but I don't see any difference.And since I've loaded the Sharepoint drivers I'm seeing a hesitation in all the computers. The DLink installation software kept locking up, so plan on setting the router up manually.All in all, knowing the USB port is useless, once again I find myself wishing I had bought the new Actiontec.
This is the cable that connects two windows computers together so that one can use the files of the other. It is all that is needed. The software is within the Windows operating system. Unless it was installed in the computers when they were set up, it must be added from the installation disks using the "add programs" feature.I used it with Windows98.It usually replaces the printer cable, so that plugging and unplugging is necessary - or a switch can be installed. It reverses the wiring so that this cable can not be used to directly connect to a printer.
I bought this drive for backup purposes. It lasted about 6 months with about 1% uptime. (that's it!). And now it's a brick. The red lights flash on and off when I try to boot it up. I will not buy this brand again.zero stars (but amazon made me choose, 1thru5 so i chose 1 under protest.
If you want to find automatic doors and automatic doors only, please buy this product. I got my radar detector today and decided to give it a test tonight, and well besides finding every store with doors I didn't have to touch, it found itself right on my list of worthless plastic. I took it through some country towns and some interstate and when I saw some speed traps, i didn't even get a blip on the machine. Then, on my return trip, I set my cruise to about 13 over to get myself home, watching the detector and praying for one little flash or beep, but magically the highy patrol lights filled the background of my car, and the radar DETECTOR did not even DETECT the RADAR when it was parked 10 FEET behind me. Do yourself a favor, don't waste your money.
OK. I bought the Rio Chiba on Amazon.com and then quickly returned it. Before jumping to any conclusions, I returned it because I found it way cheaper on eBay for $105.00, brand spanking new with the UPC code.This MP3 player is more than I bargained for. For $105, I get 256mb of storage, portability, durability, and FM tuner. For these options, the price I paid for is a bargain. This MP3 player is perfect for those people on the go. I definitely prefer this over an Apple iPod or iPod mini or any &quot;jukebox&quot; players. Really, the real question when buying an MP3 player is, &quot;does the battery life match the play length of the play?&quot; I mean, why buy a player that can play 1,000 songs when the battery can only last up to the 75th song without recharging or changing the batteries.This MP3 player is quite easy to use. If you are confused with the player, then go back to &quot;walkmans.&quot; The software to create lists is not hard as people say it is. Also, You can pretty much transfer songs from any computer. Battery life is pretty good at 18 hours max on 1 AAA battery.You would most likely change your headphones. They are pretty weak, especially when running. This is the only reason why i gave this MP3 player 4 stars.I recommend this player to those who don't want to spend $150 or more. I recommend this player for smart people. I also recommend for those that run around a lot. It's so durable that &quot;extended warranty&quot; plans doesn't really matter.
Fit perfectly in my slim Dell C521 Desktop. Works great and was immediately recognized by the system. If you have the C521 I would really recommend this for firewire drives and video / regular cameras. Works flawlessly! Would have preferred to get it cheaper as some have but I needed quickly and it has performed perfectly!
The Toshiba e805 is simply an awesome device, thanks in part to a kind developer who released a free application which allows all apps to run in VGA mode. The e805 is the most innovative Pocket PC since the iPAQ 3600, thanks primarily to its superb 4" VGA display, and secondly its very functional voice command and text to speech software. The e805 can run in standard Pocket PC QVGA (quarter VGA) resolution at 240 x 320 pixels or in VGA mode at 480 x 640 pixels. The catch is that as shipped, only the Westtek ClearVue Suite runs in VGA mode. 3rd party apps designed to work in VGA such as the NetFront 3.1 web browser will also work. As mentioned, an add-in application from a developer will allow all apps to run in VGA, and that's when this unit really shines.To top it off, the e805 has integrated WiFi (US models, overseas folks get Bluetooth or WiFi), 160 megs total memory, SD and CF expansion slots, a fast ATI graphics controller with 2 megs of video RAM and a very stylish design. While not perfect (what PDA is perfect?), this is a fine unit for power users. What's the difference between the e800 and e805? The e805 includes ArcSoft PhotoBase image viewing software, while the e800 does not .http://www.mobiletechreview.com/toshiba_e805.htm see full review here
As a DJ myself I decided to build my own cases for my equipment, I have a few Odyssey brand flight cases already which I love and decided to build my own this time around. After looking at others, I decided to buy this butterfly latch because of the great finish, when it arrived and I compared it to the butterfly latches on my Odyssey cases I came to the realization that these latches are just as good as the ones used by Odyssey.In my line of work, I build speaker boxes and flight cases a lot and I've been using the Penn-Elcom brand hardware for a while now. Everything I build looks really high-end and very professional when done. If you are thinking about buying this, do not hesitate as the build quality is great, and your finished product will look professionally made.
this is a good monitor for use with a keyboard and mouse, and maybe as a screen for a dvd/vcr/game system. However, for use as a touch screen you will want to make sure there is no sound involved! I purchased this for use in my vehicle as a touch screen monitor for my PC that I used as GPS/MP3/email/etc while on the road. It works, but there is a big problem when it is connected (via USB) to an audio device, even though the PC speakers. Every time you touch the screen, a very "louder that the music that would be playing" loud BEEP. every single time you touch the monitor's screen.
The product arrived promptly. My Creative Zen V Plus fit perfectly into the case without difficulty, and wasn't too snug. I did cut a larger opening for the power button, and this works well for me. As for the armband, it has stretch and "give", which makes it comfortable.Here is how to attach the clip (you may want to put your Zen in the case first, but it doesn't really matter):You should have received two discs and the clip: One disc is flat on one side and a screw post on the other side, and the other disc has a hole and a raised "button". The belt clip has a solid side, and an "open" side with an open circle at the bottom.1. Take the disc with the raised button and slide it into the slot in the clip that has an "open" side (like sticking a coin in a gum ball machine). The disc with the raised button will snap into the open circle . The little screw hole of the disc is now facing the outside and is flush with the disc, and the disc is attached to the clip.2. Now take the other disc, the flat disc with the post, and put it inside the player case so the flat side will be against your player and the post will stick out through the little hole in the back of the case.3. Now take the belt clip, with the screw hole facing out, and screw it into the post that is sticking out of the player case. You're finished. The clip will swivel, which is a nice feature.As for the arm band, just weave it through the two vertical slots in the back of the case, Velcro toward the case. It may seem awkward to have the clip against your arm, but I don't find this bothersome since the arm band has elasticity, and my arm has some padding :-)
Works great for its intended purpose. Fit my '99 Durango well, looked like it was always supposed to be there.
Update: If I could go back I would change my star rating to 3 stars (***). Why? That's because I listened to theShure SE530PTH Sound Isolating Earphones with Push-To-Hear Control. The Shure is almost 5 times as much, but is it worth it? Yes, if you consider you have the best earphones made. Consider the Shure SE530 as the Lexus of earphones. The Bose would be the Camry, and the phones that come with some of the MP3 players are the Ford Taurus.My advice: Give up whatever you have to for a few weeks or months and get the Shure SE530 earphones. You won't regret it, and you will hear the music they way it was supposed to be heard.Here is my revised review for the Bose earphones:If you are going to spend $100 you expect great sound. Well, you get good, but not great, sound with these.These are the first good earphones I've owned. Some reviews say the bass is too much. Based on some of the reviews, I was expecting it to be overwhelming, but to me it isn't. The earphones are very comfortable. I have aSanDisk Sansa e250 2 GB MP3 Player with microSD Expansion Slot (Black)and I found the earphones that came with it hurt my ears after 30 minutes or so. With these earphones you won't have that problem. However, it seems that with the good bass it affects the treble somehow, kind of muffles it. I'm no expert, but after listening to the Shure SE530, you will realize the astounding difference.The product code for these Bose earphones is 044435; they have black and white cables, and come with a carrying case. Apparently, the old ones are all black. The fit with the medium silicon tips was just right for me, and if you get them inserted correctly they won't fall out. Some reviews say the tip doesn't go in the ear canal, but in my case it does, and if it didn't I think they would fall out easily. If they fall out, then you need to change the silicon tip (they come with extras) until you get the right fit.
A very useful item that is very difficult to find. It saves self space when storing two-CD albums.
I have used a couple of these Sima quick releases for years and they work very well. Naturally, I have lost half of one the sets. Local camera shops have stopped carrying them, so when I saw the Sima here I bought another to supplement the one I still have. I keep the male half on my camera and another on the foot of my telephoto, with the big half on a tripod. I like these much better than the expensive metal ones made by Arca and Manfrotto.
Amazon.com has done it again... a Panasonic Lumix 7.2MP 6x Zoom Digital Camera that provides crystal-clear pictures at a great price. Camera is very easy to use and I really like the optical image stabilizer that prevents blurring from shaky hands. Amazon.com service and delivery is great also: ordered on Monday and UPS delivered in Mobile, Alabama, on Thursday.
Nice working all-in-one printer - copies good, faxes good and good quality printing - haven't tried the scanner out yet but I'm sure it works just as well as the others. Good value for the price !
After reading so many negative reviews, I was not very confident when I bought this. I check out several other options, but this seemed the most effective and cost sensitive.I purchased a portable DVD player for long trips with the kids. I wanted two ways to listen. One with double headphones(kid movies) and one for the whole car(concerts, etc). I found the Irock was the answer for the second solution. I bought it and a 6 foot extension cord to be able to put the DVD player anywhere in the car and thought I needed to move the Irock around to keep a strong signal(see others reviews). I plugged it in and put the volume to 7 on the player, then turned the radion on to 88.3. It sounded pretty good. Then I took the Irock and dangled it over the lighter(right under the radio). It sounded awesome. I drove over a hundred miles north of my city(San Jose, Ca) and it never once phased out. I have about 6 hours on the first set of batteries and it still is working great. When I store it, I take 1 battery out to make sure it doesn't turn on by accident.I think it is great and I am going to buy another one for the house to play my MP3's from my computer to my stereo.
So far I am very happy with my product, my old Palm Z31 had less battery life than this one, and thath's very important to me.
My sleep pillow is comfortable and the sound is very nice and smooth. My only complaint is that my wife also hears it, even when turned pretty low. However, the mellow music I play does not much bother her, so far. So though the sound pillow works well, not quite a perfect solution.
10 months ago I installed this swingout mount and a new 50" plasma display that weighs about 100 pounds. Because of the quality design, materials and construction, I have never worried that the mount could fail even though the display is massive. When I first installed the mount it was somewhat stiff - even without a display hanging on it - and after installation the display was a bit challenging to move. It required patience and 'pulses' of force to start it moving. However, now that the mount has been in use for 10 months it swings out and glides much more easliy, yet maintains the intended position for the display. Thus, it appears that the arm pivots have a 'break-in' period. I would expect that period to be variable, depending on the load and the amount or frequency of movement. I probably move mine a few times a week...When viewing, the added impact of aiming a nice flat panel screen right at the viewer is surprising! When not viewing, the ability to 'put it away', close to the wall, keeps the room looking much more tidy.This product has met all my expectations and I recommend it as an excellent value.
I always to play music from my phone/ipod through my car stereo. This was the product for that. Great to have accessory. Would definitely recommend.
Even after perfect soldering of two different wires, I'm experiencing that annoying static sound when this plug is rotated in my phone or ipod. I purchased this plug for it's 90 degree angle, however, I have a few other "cheap" auxiliary cables that do no do this under normal use. The plug itself is of OKAY quality. An issue I noticed is that even when using a small gauge wire, the screw on part of the plug has a hard time closing all the way unless you shave off part of the internal plastic wire separator. The rubber sleeve is not durable and cracked at the opening within a matter of a few days. So long as I don't move my music devices, I love the durable FEEL of the plug. However, I wish it's performance lived up to the other reviews.
If you don't have the need to view pictures or play back movies then this is the perfect MP3/WMA player. Costs much less then any Ipod or Ipod Nano and will give you more space for your buck.
I reviewed this scanner carefully before I purchased, reading all these reviews and giving it some thought. I recognize some of the folks who bought it had issues further down the road. I have had mine since october and thus far I am nothing but pleased. The copies of slides are terrific - the main reason I purchased the scanner. It does take a while to copy photos but I figure that simply means a better copy. I read, write, and organize while I wait. Print copies are likewise very nice and very quick compared to my previous scanners. I was disappointed in the instructions provided by Canon. They were practically none existant. Maybe there is more online somewhere? I haven't taken the time, nor needed to check. I have not used this scanner heavily, for hours on end or day after day, but thus far I am very pleased. For the price and the quality results I would highly recommend it.
I bought this camera new almost 5 years ago. It performed great the entire time I owned it. It still looked brand new up until it was stolen in May while I was on vacation. I have tried to buy another in the same condition and no luck. I did buy one in good condition for a reasonable price. I will use it as my 'vacation' camera so if something happens to it, I won't feel too bad. I have to have a camera with me pretty much wherever I go. I also bought a new Canon S95 and haven't had a chance to use it much yet, but I think I'll like it. I did a lot of research before buying a new camera. I decided to have two and use each one according to my needs and situation. The SD700 is easy to use, has some weight to it, making it easy to handle and hold and yet small enough to keep in your purse or pocket. The battery lasted so long in between charges I couldn't believe it. It took great pictures! I wish Canon hadn't discontinued it, but instead just made some upgrades to it when they replaced it with newer models. This was an excellent camera! I may even buy another if I can get one in excellent conditon for a good price - just to have in case something happens to my 'new' used one.
I actually have two of these "monitor" arms. I use them for my laptop (used in two different places). I use it to free up desktop space and put the laptop screen at a better viewing height (ergonomics: but this does require external keyboard and mouse). I had some difficulty finding a second one of these when I decided to buy it a few months ago.It does the job beautifully. Since it is designed (originally) for a very heavy CRT monitor (does anyone still use these?) it gives me a lot of security for my laptop. My one "wish list" item is that the arm itself could be adjusted for height. But, I'm satisfied with it as it is.If you want to save desktop space and improve your laptop ergonomics (and you already have the desire for an external keyboard and mouse) this is a very "solid" purchase.John B
Extremely easy to use with excellant results. My 8 yr old uses it with great ease. Recommend it to anyone.
Even though Nvidia is launching a new hardware refresh, the 8800GTX will remain one of the top, if not the top performing video card to have. It is expensive, and you might not need that much power, but with more and more high-def displays being used, that extra power becomes very usefull to keep your gaming experience maxed.I bought this card to complete an SLI setup with another 8800GTX. To be really honest, I did not need the SLI setup, I just wanted to be ready for the newer generation games like Crysis, that could use some more horsepower.It seems to work just fine, rock solid performer and silent like the other card I had for almost one year(same brand, EVGA). The drivers are getting better, but then, I am stuck with Vista 64, so my experience is probably worse than the average. Even then, most problems seems to be with other software, never the video card.
This was the best player i could find and i got it at a VERY good price. I don't know why people have volume problems but i love it, extremely loud in both speaker and headphones. It synced with windows media player perfectly, so im just in loved with it cuase it plays my music and movies and keeps a copy of all my photos, even taking them in the folders i had them in on my hard drive.But one major problem i have is that you have to pay extra to use the web browser feature ($30) and to use other feature such as internet tv/radio, cinema pack that includes more support of different formats, and a gaming plug-in ($20 for each of these). Sad honestly in a way, but still without them its great, but i might be getting the web browser some time.*As a added note i'm okay with this model,but the archos 604 model which was only $10 more and ultra slim, but it had half the reselution and i don't think it supported as much format,came with all the plug-ins. The choice is up to you. =PWould be 10 stars if it had the plug-ins!!! Without it's still the best portable media player.
Overall I like Logitech products and design philosophies but this remote is an unreliable turkey. It was easy to set up and Logitech gave great support but after 2 exchanges, 3 recharging cradles, non-functional volume up button, rewinding to the beginning of a movie, instead of where you want to go, I finally threw it against the wall and killed it for GOOD! And it felt SO good! Even with the so-called replacement reliable charging base, you still need to put a weight on it to make the connections to make a full charge. I notice that they eliminated the cradle on newer similar units - smart move. But now you will have to plug in a mini USB connector to charge it. The volume up button failed on both the original and the replacement unit over the course of a year or 2. It's a little frustrating to have to have an extra remote on the coffee table just for volume up. Not very universal. Also this is a known defect, along with the charging cradle. The last straw was backspacing to review something then having it jump to the beginning. They should recall all of them and scrap them.
this camera does a great job of teaching young and old how to operate a digital camera. Had fun playing with camera and cd and Barbie Digital Makeover cd...with my 3 granddaughters. One is really interested in taking photos (she is l0) and really enjoyed learning how to operate these things. Not a great quality photo, but for the price, is great fun and a great learning tool.
This is an amazingly capable camera! I carry it in my pocket for use at all times, at work, at home, everywhere. I used it instead of a scanner for reproducing old photos, especially at other peoples homes. I captured documents at 7Mp for archiving or for pasting into reports. I have used the full zoom range for amazing landscape shots as well as a recent Julio Iglesias concert from 50 yards with both video and still shots.I mostly leave the camera in the 'intelligent mode' with image and motion stabilization and disable the flash.I have taken night shots of the Tokyo cityscape, and night shots of the winterscape in upstate New York which I may not have even tried offhand with other cameras. With the image and motion stabilization, a lack of a tripod did not cost me a stellar photo.The camera has some limitations. The shutter does lag a fraction of a second so some shots are missed when there is movement or a facial expression changes. The flash sometimes flattens the image because it is different from the ambient lighting, in which case it is better to turn it off or change the mode to slow flash with ambient lighting. This is when it often pays to drag out the old Canon digital SLR with the faster shutter lag and the better vertical flash position.
the TuneSync works great. comes with adapters for every size iPod (except probably the shuffle as mentioned in a previous review). no more laying my iPod on top of the CPU or desk where it can get bumped. it sits securely in the dock portion on top, syncs up with iTunes and charges. The USB hubs are an excellent bonus as my CPU is an older one and all my USB ports are in the back. this makes it very convenient and no more USB extensions hanging from the back of the PC.
I've found this GPS much simpler to use than the TomTom model I have used. My tech-challenged mom had no trouble figuring out how to use it either.It's missing some extra features, like computer connectivity and the ability to have your route played out for you before you begin your trip. Also, the search function for points of interest is very slow.But you can't beat the price!
As with most Amazon products, shipping was fast.Memory may not be from the Apple store, but works just as well. No, works even better when you consider the price.Great purchase.Do be careful with the installation. You will probably need to buy a teeny weeny screwdriver. Available at Radio Shack.
I have bought 3 pairs of the cheap knock-offs so far, two for me and one for my wife in a little over a year. My first pair crapped out after about 5 months but they still kind-of-worked so I used them until the right ear piece gave out completely (within 6 months of purchase). My wife uses her's much less then me and they are still working perfectly. My second pair is about 6 months old now and I use them about 10 hours a week at the gym and running. They take a beating and for the price I am happy with what I got. I would recommend them for the sound quality vs. price comparison. Yes they may break and that would suck but it is a good risk in my book.
I bought one for my Video Cam & my Digital camera, The amount they hold now is just amazing! We can go on trips and never have to worry about running out of memory!SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card ( SDSDB-2048-A10, Retail Package)
I purchased this cable for a wall mounted Plasma TV with remotely located equipment. It works perfectly. You will need to drill at least a 1" hole for the ends to fit thru. Flexible and easy to pull. I will buy again when needed.
inspite of being small it has a great storage capacity...i simply use it without the fear that it will be full..till now its going great...good product..transfer speed is amazing...recommended for all digital camera users..
I had it for a month and it was working OK although there was a large number of false alarms (in fact EVERY department store would produce a K-band alarm). Then after a month it just died - first it gave a message "Servce required" and then within another minute it just went dead... I haven't contacted their custumer service yet so I am not sure how helpfull they are going to be.
not much i can say that others havent already said, but here goes;I had this player for about a month now and it's great! i also own a few other Creative mp3 players like the nano+, V, and had the micro before as well and they are all great players, but the W is definately their best player to date! the ease of use, the quality of audio and video, and the cost for the complete package is well worth it!the cons:1.buttons are a bit small, but you get used to it. it's not a problem.2.no acessories available yet.3.a little big to carry around, but still fits in my pocket without a problem.other than that, i love it! and if you want a player that is affordable, easy to use and very impressive in both audio and video, get the Zen Vision W!
its not a set you want to fill your house. BUT, a bedroom or upstairs of a house will definately be shaken. the set shakes stuff off my walls when i turn it up. the bass is huge and pumping, the wattage is good. its a good set for any teenager or hip hop fan like myself.
I'm one of those people who is picky about sound and I am extremely pleased with this set of speakers running off my laptop. Attractive minimalist design, very compact. Nice full/natural sound, great mids, nice highs and accurate (not over-enhanced) bass. These sound like music is supposed to, not like a pimped-out 65 Impala driving thru East Los. Perfect for a desktop setup that faces a wall. Just put them at the corners of the desk about 3-6" from the wall, point them just behind your chair, turn the volume up to about 60% and tweak the computer's EQ a little if you wish. They'll sound just like the did at the store if not better - give them a few hours of break-in and it gets even better. I've been using these for monitors when composing tracks in Garageband and people have told me on multiple occasions how good the audio I've mastered sounds, so they can't be all that far off from a set of much more expensive reference monitors. $90 bucks well spent. Don't look any further, just get these!
I just couldn't bring myself to pay $1,000 or $1,200 for a mid range zoom lens due to my limited photographic skills. I saw this inexpensive f/2.8 lens and thought I would give it a try. I was blown away by the quality of photos this lens produces. I think this lens and my Nikon D300 produce some of the best quality pictures that I have ever taken. This lens,my copy anyway,is sharp at every setting that I have tried.
First, let me say that the most important thing to note about these speakers is the enormous subwoofer. The speakers sound great and all, but I'm not really qualified to say how amazing they are compared to other speakers of this caliber. But I live in a college dorm room, and that sub has been a nightmare. For one, its physically very large (and heavy...). Make sure you look at more than just the pictures, because I can tell you the pictures are misleading. The control panel is much larger than you might expect, and makes the sub look smaller too. Also, despite its size, the sub is unshielded, and Logitech recommends you keep it at least 4 feet away from any computers. This has been the greatest problem for me. Space is an issue in a dorm room, so I had to build a shelving unit out of 2x4's to keep my computer away from the sub. Anyways, my point is, I'd say the problems with the sub are significant enough to warrant taking the extra time to really plan out your setup before purchasing these speakers.
Simply does not work as described. Tried on two different radios in two different cities and there was no noticeable improvement in reception. Yes, I read the directions carefully and moved it around to every conceivable position and used the built-in tuner, but didn't really help any. Very disappointing. I ended up returning it.
I love the fact that this camera is fast. If my niece or nephew is doing something cute, I can grab the camera, turn it on, and still get a great shot.
C340 works reasonably well and allows faster input than the Neverlost (Hertz). Unfortunately it suffers from a few problems. It runs a poor 3rd compared to Neverlost and Lexus (Best).1. It takes a long time to acquire satellites. Several minutes or more. You'll be a few miles down the road before it connects. Longer than Neverlost or Lexus.2. Frequently loses signal. And this is in LA, low buildings, populated area.3. Timing is off for signaling. Frequently declare a turn just as you're crossing the intersection or exit, even at street speeds. Be prepared to take the next street and losing time trying to get back to where it should have guided you.4. Sometimes rounds the street address to a different number.5. Painful to change settings and no way to see what they are. If you want to set it not to use the freeway because of rush hour you have to go through a few sub-menus and change it. Unfortuantely there's no additional display indicating this (or even North) oops, forgot to switch it back on. Now dig down again.6. Power requires it to be mounted in the bracket since they weren't smart enough to have the same connector.7. The dashboard mount (extra since Calif doesn't legally allow the suction cup that comes with) doesn't work. Be prepared for it to fly off the dash and hit you or drop to the floor as you make a turn. You'll need to set it in the seat or mount it illegally with the suction cup.8. BUGGY software. DO NOT TURN OFF ALL THE AVOIDANCE SETTINGS. (Freeways, u-Turns, etc) It's now in a mode that it will always avoid freeways regardless of what the prefs are set for. Power on and off makes no difference. (Finally had to do a software update just to get it to work again)Another note: Even though it has a SD slot it can't use SD cards(?!)The StreetPilot c320, c330 and c340 units do not support Custom POIs that are loaded to the SD Card. You have 2MB of internal memory to load Custom POIs to. At this time I am not aware of an update to allow Custom POIs to be recognized from a SD Card on these units.
After reading some of the reviews here, I was paranoid about getting a counterfeit. However, the knockoffs have become such a problem, that LensPen has a section on their website about how to identify the fakes - and the one I received meets all the criteria for being the real deal.As far as the LensPen concept itself - I haven't used anything else for ten years - it's just that good. From my $1400 Steiner binoculars to my Canon DSLR lenses, the LensPen has been my go-to tool for all lens cleaning.I've uploaded some pictures that show the features that identify it as genuine. If you get a counterfeit, hold Amazon's feet to the fire and make them deal with the problem.
These ear buds did block outside noise and fit well. However, the sound quality of the headphones is very poor. I would not recommend.
I own any number of Canon products (printer, film camera, Rebel XT, Powershot A40...), and I'm done. Their business model is just set up so that you just have to keep on buying, and it's driving me nuts (for example, the printer only works well if you use the premium Canon paper, and it has 6 ink tanks, only 3 of which I can ever find in the stores, so I'm forced to buy extra inks that I don't need in a "pack" so that I can get the photo cyan that I actually need -- at a cost of $70. Next time, I'm just buying a new printer. The A40 was ok, but is now broken (just this morning I was considering buying the A60 as a replacement, but when I found out that I still need to buy a whole bunch of stuff to get the video I took onto my computer, I decided I'm going with Nikon.)).For the camcorder, the whole purpose of buying a DIGITAL camcorder was so that I could transfer to the computer, edit, burn to disk, etc., without having analog loss issues. I've read as much as I could, but NO WHERE did I see that if you don't have a firewire connection or a special video card, you can't transfer with this camera. I actually have the video card, but it stinks (which is why I wanted to upgrade from my existing analog camcorder to a digital one), so you end up with a horrible transferred picture. The included USB cable, as well as the "DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTIONS" disk are not for VIDEO solutions or transfers, they are for STILL IMAGE transfers (of the 48 pages in the "video" solutions software manual, only 5 relate to "video" transfers -- they deal with how to install the driver, and are for the Optura 60 and 500 only -- the rest is dedicated to the relatively useless still image functions, how to download those, use direct print or something, etc.). How the frig' someone can sell a DIGITAL VIDEO device with NO means of transferring to a computer or doing anything with the video is beyond me (even if you do have a firewire connection, they don't include the firewire cable). Note that the Optura 60 includes all the same cables, etc., that the Optura 50 has, but for some reason video transfer with the (same) included cables is enabled for the Optura 60, but NOT for the Optura 50. I was already on the fence about getting the 60 or not, and had I known I might have picked up the 60 instead. But now I'm just stuck.The main reason I went with the Optura line is that, all else being equal, it takes the same batteries as the XT, and I already had two of those batteries, with a portable charger. So now I have three, which was convenient on our recent trip. Of course, the $50 I saved on being able to use my extra batteries is going to be more than eaten up by having to buy/install a firewire card and cable, as well as having to buy video editing software. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just something basic to capture the video and let me burn it to a DVD. But Canon doesn't even include that.As to the merits of the camera itself, with the exception of trying to get the video to some other device, it is pretty easy to use. I can't speak to the quality of the video just yet -- I've spent most of our first day back trying to figure out how to get the video to the computer, and then went nuts when I realized that I just can't with my current configuration and what they include. Most reviews I read before purchase said the zoom range wasn't that great, but it wasn't that bad, either. I tend to disagree -- I really would have liked a little extra room on the wide range in particular -- filming family (young kids) on the trip I found myself continually having to back up to fill them all in the frame (admittedly, they are young kids, so they were getting pretty close -- if you have a more compliant subject this may not be an issue). In keeping with their business model, though, you could get a wide angle attachment for "only" $120. One of the function buttons gets hidden by the screen if you tilt it -- a pretty stupid design, since most people hold the camcorder slightly below eye level, and tilt the screen, and that's when the button is blocked.The other feature that distinguishes this camera from others is the steady shot (optical on this one vs. digital on most camcorders). I thought this feature worked relatively well, but nothing spectacular.All in all, I wouldn't buy this again, and I'm done buying Canon products. I just can't help feeling like I'm being nickel and dimed. If you are interested, consider the additional costs of cables, DV cassettes (at least I knew those weren't included ahead of time, and was able to compare accordingly), video capture/editing software, and possibly the wide angle attachment. Even with all those issues solved, though, the limited zoom range is the killer (the attachment shifts the entire zoom range, so it's still only 10x, and doesn't get as close on the tele end, unless you have the action stop and then go back and forth putting it on and taking it off -- too much of a hassle, if you ask me). As for me, I'm done with them.
My first MP3 and I'm very satisfied. Easy to use, long battery life (shut off the wireless and keep the backlight to a minimum) and good quality. Portable, yet not small enough to "forget" in a pocket and launder.Good amount of storage - I have several operas and Broadway shows (yeah, I'm a dork) and I still have plenty of room for my other "one-offs" tunes as well as several movies for when I travel. 8 GB wouldn't have been enough for me and 80 was overkill - this is perfect.I read the reviews both good and bad; have to say I've had zero problems with this. Sooooo easy. Just wish it came in orange. I got the white because it was cheaper, it looks nicer than the pictures.
There are many competing media server products on the market, this one is the absolute best for the price--believe me I've reviewed all the products, none work as easily as this one. You need to mate it to a computer. I have an old pentium III running at about 500Mhz, with an 80 Gig hard drive loaded with about 30 gigs of music, pictures. Once you load up the software on your PC, which is extremely easy to do, yo then search your mp3 or wma, jpeg, mpeg files. If you have a lot it will take a while to complete the search. The only problem I've encountered is that the media server wants to play the contents of cds/albums in alphabetical order. I overcame this problem by setting up wmp playlists of my albums. Playists imported from wmp work great--edit them in wmp on your computer and import them with a problem. The DVD play in great too. I have mine hooked up to a 65 inch 16:9 HDTV and it is as good as any high priced DVD from sony, denon, toshiba, jvc. The remote is a little cluncky, but you can always get a learning programmable one for a lot less than the cost a more expensive media server. The on screen display for the media server is pretty nice. The only thing it doesn't have is a screen saver--not a problem if you switch to a different video input on your tv.
This DVD player is great for those who want a basic player without spending a lot of cash. The only major drawback is the fact that it will not play DVD's that were created by an average DVD writer. If you only want to use it with &quot;store-bought&quot; DVDs, it is fine. If you are planning on borrowing DVDs from someone who burns them themselves, you are out of luck. Notice on the feature list: Does not play DVD-R discs
This transmitter works prety well with my security system. The internal battery lasts a long time and it is easy to replace.
This is the best accessory for the Ipod I have yet to find. A friend recommended it and now I know why. The best way to hook an Ipod to your home stereo, period!
i bot this woofer about 3 weeks ago. im powering it with a 370w amp. i build my own enclosed box for it so it would fit in my truck the box is a .5 ft. this woofer has a lot of kick for the price. its a good buy if u dont want to spend very much. from what i'v tested it their just as good as the high price one. im am planing on buying a second one but im in school and i just dont have the money now. i would tell people to buy this. dont let the price fool u its a prety good woofer.
This is my seventh inkjet over the years, and I have used it for about 12 months in a home office environment. I also print many photos, and use the scanner continuously, sometimes up to 1000 pages a month. In a word, it's superb. It's better than my previous three HP's, which I'd all rate as good, and my one expensive Epson, which I'd rate as a piece of totally worthless junk. Photo reproduction on the Canon is brilliant, and everything operates magnificently.....it never fails. If there was any one downside it would be the expenditure on ink.....Canon make it extremely difficult to use anything other than their OEM cartridges, but except for that one minor gripe, it's easily the best photo/office machine I have ever owned.
Since it was just what was expected, I couldn't ask for more except maybe quick shipping, which I got with flying colors. Superb seller.
Last summer I purchased the Polaroid 1100 digital camera. At first, the camera worked great but I had problems with the software in transfering the images to my computer. I called Polaroid Tech Support and spoke to two diferent fairly rude support people. Basically they told me my one year old computer was the problem because I do not have enough computer resources to run thier program. Then a minor problem developed with the camera itself and I sent it back for a replacement, which I received last week. The replacement also has a problem and I'm going to send it back as well. The software issue is still unresolved and I cannot download my images to either of my computers. My nephew purchased one of these about the same time and he has had to send his back three times. They finally upgraded his camera at no charge. This camera was a nice idea with an affordable price, but my experience tells me it is a cheap product with poor support from Polaroid; and there seems to be no sign of resolving the poor software problems so I can actually use my camera. I give it a '0'.
I am a photography amateur, but after trying miserably with microfiber cloths to keep my lenses clean on both my video camera and DSLR, I was amazed to learn about this product. It is easy to use, and within two minutes I had removed the stubborn smudge on my 18-55mm lens that my microfiber cloth only seemed to spread out. For only $8.00, you can't go wrong.I know some other reviewers questioned whether this pen or others may have been knock-offs. The one I bought was shipped by Amazon LLC, and it had the official lenticular trademark, so I am assuming mine was a genuine. My recommendation would be to purchase it only from the Amazon seller, and you shouldn't have any issues.
Antec USB Powered notebook cooler is the best ever...saves your computer life...I have used this for over 8 years and just love it.NEVER has my Toshiba computer notebook ever crashed...Brilliant in design and function
It seems to cost 2x what it is worth, but it is a great idea and is rather handy. more stable than a gorilla pod on the table, but not as versatile in the field. it is tiny enough for a cargo pants pocket.
I purchased these stands over other cheaper stands and am happy that I spent the extra money. I placed a pair of Boston Acoustics CS26B speakers on these stands. I like the look and was able to clean up the table that was first holding the speakers. Speaker stands also allow for the front right and front left speakers to be placed at a greater distance apart which is important to stereo effects. Dolby has a nice layout plan that includes recommended distances at their website. I find that using the Dolby height and distance recommendations improve sound quality and effect a great deal. But I digress. These stand come with Velcro tape to keep the speaker in place. Assembly tips: Tighten screws only minimally. When affixing the Velcro tape, place both pieces of the four corners to the stand first - removing only one side of the tape. Then, place your speaker upside down on the floor, remove the top of the Velcro tape previously affixed to the speaker stand, and affix the stand to the speaker (not the speaker to the stand). Hold the speaker to the stand to bring upright. Run the speaker wire after you have placed the speaker on the stand. Use the steel spikes for stability and providing clearance between the floor and the stand - which also allows the speaker wire to come out the hole on the bottom of the stand without creating wobbliness.
this unit is the handiest compact pair of optical enlargers a person can't even imagine. they are lightweight, compact and simple to operate. just GREAT! well worth the cost!!
Everything works great. the clip was taken off because I don't use them, and have personally never seen a 60gb/80gb ipod user wear one. The only problem I have with this one is the hold button is a little hard to use. However, I took it off, used a knife and cut it out easily, now works perfectly and looks great still. The dail works better in my honest opinion, it was a little too sensative before, but now is perfect. Everyone who sees it on my ipod asks where they can get one and usually do.
I built a new pc. So I was suddenly in the market for a router. I thought "these things must be simple little machines" and assumed that any one would be as good as another. This is pretty much what the store clerk was telling me as well. So I opted to save some cash and go with the ol' Belkin here for 30 bucks. Got it home and installed it per the simple instructions. "Hey, cool! It's working!". Then about an 2 weeks later. "Hey, why did it stop working?" Power cycled. "Ok, it's working again." Later that day it stops working again!!! I power cycled everything this time. Got it back online. Next day connection dropped again. Back up after a power cycle. It still continues to do this, only more and more frequently now. About 3 or 4 times per day. Maybe only twice on a good day. :)It's been a few months since I got this thing. And I just can't wait to destroy it! But I need it for now at least until I get a Linksys or D-link or something. NEVER AGAIN BELKIN!!!Unless you just happen to really love dropped connections and power cycling, please stay away from Belkin.
I just took back a new JVC divx capable player after I read a bunch of reviews about this unit-boy, am I glad I did!! I had a few problems with vertical lines in divx files burned to dvds but after I downloaded the latest driver upgrade from the Philips site and installed it everthing works beautifully. For the guy who runs the anime club I have some helpful advice-find out to access the service menu on your tv and the go to the page that has the horizontal and vertical adjustments. The trick is to reduce the overscan so you can see the subtitles with out cropping. That's what I did and now-no problems. By the way, in case you couldn't guess I download anime myself-that's why I got this player. THe picture looks better than on my computer monitor.
Please keep in mind that I bought my EZ200 a year ago. I am continually getting compliments on how great the picture quality is. This camera is not recommended if you're looking for print quality photos. I use mine as a webcam, and between that and film/developing costs, I don't regret a cent that I spent on this!
I liked my Jukebox, I really did, but it flaked out after 6 months and died after a year. And now, after some monkey business with the support team, it's dead and I'm done.The short story:It worked great for a while. 6 Gig IS a lot of music, even when I ripped at highest quality VBR. It played anything from 32 to 320 kbps as well. I loaded it up and swapped songs nearly every day.I think the first downfall was when I updated to the newest firmware. In doing further reading after that, MANY people had similar skipping/freezing problems. Basically, the player would freeze, returning an error, which meant that you had to run the equivalent of a "scan disk" to patch it up. This happened with greater and greater frequency until I basically had to do it every 100 Meg of songs or so. Sometimes even after 2 songs! With 6 gig, you can guess I didn't want to babysit my player as it loaded songs.Part of this might have been because I was deleting and adding 300 meg of new songs almost every day. I think that exacerbated what otherwise might have been a dormant or relatively harmless problem. But it still should have handled it.Eventually, it stopped playing songs all the way through. And that wasn't because of the tune because you could reboot the thing and it would play that tune just fine the next time. No, there was something really wrong.I sent it to their help desk and for [dollar amount] they took a look at it (because it was a month out of warranty!). They reported nothing really wrong and the guy ran the clean-up process and returned it. Apparently, he neglected to read the two page letter I had included that said that I had already done that and even re-formatted.I sent it back, with a disc full of MP3s of various sizes and shapes and asked them to load the disc on in it's entirety. Guess what! It failed!They couldn't figure out what to do, so they sent me a new one. Normally this would have cost me [dollar amount] out of pocket, but since their last fix was warranteed for 30 days, I got lucky. Watch those warrantees people!Anyway, this one worked for a while, but still froze up when I was loading too close to the "full" mark. I had to leave 50 meg free, then 75 meg, then 100 meg free. Finally, it choked all together and now I have a nice handy [dollar amount] paperweight.I could send it back I guess, but I'm not interested in paying [dollar amount] bucks for a new machine that will only last another 4 months. No thanks.It had it's good qualities:- Played any MP3 I fed it, random, repeat.- Nice organization of stuff on the machine, by artist, album, genre and playlists.- Easy to get tunes on and off (when it wasn't malfunctioning)- Solid feel. Nice button response. I liked the weight of it.- It had playlists which you could upload, but I hated that. Plus, it slowed it down while booting up. What I used was the track numbers built into the tags of the MP3s. It used that to order them.Criticisms:- It broke. And not just for me. Look around in the newsgroups, you'll see plenty of people with similar problems. Honestly, being in IT, I have a bit of a knack for debugging problems, and I think this was probably some sort of problem with their delete function. I hope they read this and try to fix it.- It tried to be robust by using ID3v2 and v1 info AND this weird thing called Lyricsv3, which nobody's ever heard of. Unfortunately, it always defaulted to v2, even though I prefer v1, and then this Lyrics thing which I had a hard time finding a program to strip out. It would have been nice to force it to use ID3v1.- Needed a "Queue everything" selection- Took forever (30secs+) to boot up. When I read why, it was a totally stupid reason too. It had to rescan every MP3 or something. Wasted time.- It broke. Twice. Did I mention that?I'd certainly think twice before buying one of these, or their higher-priced, larger HD cousins, as they use the same firmware.Peter
I purchased a YH-820 in June of 2005. For approximately four months, the device worked perfectly and its features had me convinced this was the best mp3 player ever created. That is what I thought until October of that year. It was in that month that the device's HDD (Hard Drive Disk) crashed and would shut itself off (the screen would state that it could not HDD initialize). The HDD had crashed once before, yet I managed to get the device to operate, just that one time; now, the device refuses to function. Being that I NEVER abused the contraption and I spent $230 on the damn thing, I, of course, was pretty ticked off. And when I say ticked off, I mean that I am PISSED OFF out of my mind. Now, after completely abandoning my faith in Samsung, I am looking to get a new mp3, such as a Creative Zen Micro. To summarize what I have just said, the device has magnificent features that lure you (the customer) into buying the mp3. However, after some time's use, the device's HDD WILL, and I mean WILL, crash on you too. Forget what other people say (for they most likely have just bought theirs and do not suspect anything wrong yet) and forget all the hype (for I once campaigned to promote this device). DO NOT BUY THIS THING. I am trying to warn you so you do not make the same mistake I did. I KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. Now, I do not know if this problem has been looked into by Samsung, so you might want to check that out. So my advice is, if Samsung says it has addressed the problem, then give the player a shot, but keep your receipt in the event of future device failure. But, if Samsung says nothing, then DO NOT BUY IT!!!
I was unable to make the server work. I hired a computer professional to install the server and he was unable to make it work. I returned the server.
This bit of technology is so frustrating to operate.. The instruction manual was of little or no help...and finally after hours of trial and error and the help of a neighbor can almost use the eaudiobook portion. We have to load the book into the music section..have never discovered how to bookmark...but can finally pause and later return to the book.
This is really my first review and I wanted to write it because I've been consistently blown away by these headphones. I should preface this by stating that I've owned these headphones for over SIX YEARS (which means I might have an older model of the 770's) and they are just now beginning to show wear from my constant use of them.I use the headphones on a daily basis for everything from casual music listening or watching movies to recording/mixing my own music. They have always been impressive in their delivery of sound, and I would recommend them to anyone who wants a pair of high quality headphones. The cord for them is extra long so they aren't the best for listening to an iPod in your pocket, but they're so nice you probably wouldn't want to take them anywhere where they could be damaged anyway. However, I've grown so attached to them now that I cram them in my suitcase when I go anywhere with my laptop for more than a few days.And for less than $200, these are really a steal. Take my advice, grab a pair and try them for yourself. I'm pretty confident you won't be disappointed.
The Canon SD870IS - when putting the 3.0 shade on, the shade is just that much too wide for the shade to stay on. I had a Canon SD550 and 2.5 shade fit perfectly, so I know what I'm talking about. The frame will stay on because it uses the heavy duty adhesive to secure it. When you try to then put on the shade itself, it comes off way too easily. If it fit, it would be PERFECT! The right side of the camera - the controls are at a slight enough upgrade that the shade will not stay on.
The alarm clock has replaced a model that I had for over 14 years. So needless to say I was greatly please when RCA seemed to keep the same type of alarm clock I had become fond of. The only item that I could suggest they change is where you set your alarm it is awfully close to the set keys on top, and if you are like me my hands are always full when setting my alarm clock, maybe put the set alarm keys on the side would make it better or move the set time keys on the side. I am constantly having to re-set or stop because of this feature location.
es un buen producto lo recomiendo, es de facil intalacion, siempre que sigas los pasos como te indican en el cd de instalacion.is a good product I recommend, is easily intalacion, if you follow the steps as outlined in the installation cd.
***i ordered these dvd-rws on 6-15-11 and they arrived on 6-22-11. in a cardboard box with no padding whatsoever. as a result, the plastic container in which the rws are packaged was cracked at the bottom and a piece came off.i have used one of these dvds for recording in a hdd-dvdr player-recorder and the off-air copy is fine. the 'finalized' recorded video plays in a mac under the mac dvd player, in a pc under windows media player and in a toshiba cd-dvd player. it will not play in my pc under vlc 0.8.6d.i can not comment on performance of the unused dvds nor whether or not the maxell brand product will allow proper erasure and recording in a mac or pc-platform computer.i certainly do not recommend that you purchase anything fragile from amazon (this item is shown as coming from a different vendor but fulfilled (packaged) by amazon.)poor packaging by amazon has been, for me, a constant and long-standing issue, with proper packaging the exception rather than a given.***
I bought this router to replace a cheap Belkin that was dying. The Belkin never worked correctly anyway, but as soon as I hooked up this Linksys I noticed an improvement in the speed and reliability of my internet. The router was easy to set up and I am now running two computers, an Xbox 360, and a PS3 on it with no problems.
Kingston ram is good product. Good name in international market also. Very easy to install also good in use.Kingston ValueRAM 2GB 667MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 Notebook Memory (KVR667D2SO/2GR)
With the high current amp the 40 watts per channel sound great at full throttle. Plenty loud for my purpose. The HDMI works very well in this model for video. You can input an HDMI signal and it will output that signal using any source (component in my case) you can also input any signal and output HDMI. Biggest drawback is that the HDMI does not carry audio. Another negative is that the on screen menu is only carried to the TV using s-video or composite. I like the Bridge i-pod adaptor and XM radio ability. I use the Bridge and it works pretty well. What I hate is the remote. I am already looking for a replacement. If on the remote you select to listen to the Bridge, you don't have volume control until to go back to AVR. It's the same with any device you select on the remote; you always have to go back to AVR to control the volume and then back to the device to control it again. For the price it's a good deal.
The screen now has 5 cracks in it and I can't read a thing.The problem is this...I move the Starmate in between my home car and work almost on a daily basis.The "stand" and the clip-on car holder are some of the worst designed accessories I have ever seen. The pressure it takes to clip it on and off is absurd. Not to mention the fact that the radio has NO CASE! There should be a hard-shelled case to slip the receiver in and out of.Overall love the radio, but hate the lack of thought put into protecting it
I was delighted when I received my new 42" Aquos. Everything I expected and more. Unfortunately after about a week it started to experience the banding that I have read about in other reviews. I called sharp, they asked me to send about 5 or 6 digital pictures of the line and give them a couple of day to review them. Three days later I called them back and spoke with a representative who informed me tje TV was going to be exchanged and upgrade it to the LC-42D64U from the LC-42D62U that I had ordered. Because of the holiday season the shipping took a little longer than I would have liked but received my new TV in about two weeks. I was very impressed that they were so helpful and that my TV was replaced. I would not hesitate buying anything else from them.
I bought this scanner several years ago. It is the best I ever had, easy to use, and has been very reliable.
These headphones looked great and I'm sure that the sound quality is excellent. However, the band of my headphones snapped while I was removing the headphones from my head after just one use! The thin band is incredibly fragile. My boyfriend and I purchased these headphones at the same time and his also broke within days of first using the headphones! Based on both of our experiences, I have concluded that these headphones are a terrible waste of money.
I bought this 2 months ago, because my wireless 802.b network did not have the range to cover the whole house. I was hoping that this router would increase the range by 20 feet. Not so!Despite good speed (130 Mps), there is no range increase and it is maddingly slow. It is also hard to set up. Only buy this if you are an expert. I had to get an electrician to run cap2 cable 50 feet, and a Network specialist to add an antenna. The signal is still only 2 bars. He said I may need a repeater.The problem is that I have an old house, with stucco walls, which play havoc with wireless.$400 later, I am no better than my wireless 802.b. Shame on me!
We shouldn't really expect much from a basic keyboard like this one, as long as it gets my job done. Its quiet, comfortable,keys a lot easier to see. I bought this keyboard for gaming purposes and I don't feel like spending tons os dollars on Apple keyboard and this one gets the job done with no problems. I like this keyboard because it doesn't have a bunch of buttons I will never use on it like a lot of other keyboards you see these days. I think the sensitivity is just right, and I'm not having any negative issues with this keyboard at all.
Where to begin. I am 63 years of age. I have lived a very "active" life. My life and where it has taken me has cost me any belief in God, Country, Government, and Medicine..... ALL have failed me in my times of need. I never blamed any of them, I just turned my back on them as well. I live in constant physical & emotional pain. Not something I like or wish to share but it is important and to the very heart of this review, this product. This begins with my reluctant search for biofeedback as so many doctors have begged me to try for years. Reaching a point where the physical pain of my disabilities have become just too much to endure, my search brought me to this machine.First, I began with the purchase a month ago of the HeartMath emWave2. I had spent months reading every review on every book, device, machine etc that I could find online and on YouTube. Me, being ME, knew every single one of them would be a scam. I KNEW it! I have simply seen too much, heard too much, discovered too much. I first called each Company I will mention in this review and asked if they offered any discounts to disabled Veterans. Heartmath did, Wild Divine did, Photosonix did. This is why I bought all that I mention direct from the manufacturer as opposed to buying from Amazon. I also contacted MindPlace about their devices since I originally had planned on buying their Thoughtstream USB Personal Biofeedback and Procyon AVS System Light and Sound Meditation Mind Machine. Before my review of the Nova Pro 100 I will tell you why I chose it over the MindPlace items, as well as the HeartMath & Wild Divine products I also chose. When I contacted MindPlace I was only offered a discount for a "refurbished machine". I initially agreed. But then days went by with no word. I began looking for a way to contact them to no avail, other than on their webpage with a cheesy form I had to fill out and then you HOPE to hear back. NO phone, NO address etc. I found YouTube video (only a couple and they smacked of a sales pitch since BOTH were given free product!). I also noticed MADE IN CHINA stamped across their products in the videos. I felt it was just too scary to deal with any company that is impossible to find when I really needed them.Initially, I purchased the Photosonix InnerPulse Light Therapy Sound Machine with the colortrack AND coolblue glasses. The 2 people who run Photosonix insisted my issues with PTSD would best be served if I wore the CoolBlue glasses over the ColorTrack glasses. But I refused to relent, so they included them for FREE to try & to prove their point. I had just read so many amazing things about the ColorTrack, I wouldn't settle for less. I also could not afford the better Nova Pro 100 on my small pension. It arrived next day. I need to point out that I find it quite a bit easier to figure out & operate (especially with glasses/goggled on) than the NP 100. My very first day with it and I thought I had discovered the meaning of life.I am the biggest skeptic in the World. I have been a semi professional surfer, worked for assorted police departments, had WAY too many life experiences to allow me any trust....And War and the USMC? Well WHAT could ever go wrong there? So what happened when I used this machine? Well it became a time machine for me. A time machine that took me AWAY from all my awful times, old times, THIS time (in pain), and even better, my worries about the future time I so dread and worry about. This machine took me to a time & place where it was so IN MY FACE (NOT a bad pun either), that I was transported to the here & now where the colors and sounds made all that consumes me, all the pain, just falls away. I had found ESCAPE for the first time in my 63 years. Still, I waited 3 days to prove to myself I wasn't dreaming. Once I discovered that this was honestly the real thing (for me), and that it really did do what pills, booze, religeon and doctors could never even put a dent in for me, I called (their 800 number) AND emailed them. UNLIKE MindPlace, this company returned all my emails within MINUTES and always answered their toll free phone. The best part? Their products are designed (in house) AND MADE IN THE USA....Even better for me, all this happens just a couple hours away from my home here in California. I sold a bicycle for a loss of hundreds of dollars of dollars to be able to upgrade from the InnerPluse to the Nova Pro 100. There was simply no way I would settle for anything less than the best after what I had just experienced.On top of this, I asked if I could drive to them to do my return & upgrade. It seems nobody ever had done that before, but they allowed it. I explained I wanted to say THANK YOU in person. It was and IS, that important to me. I did, and I am possibly the happiest I have been in over 30 years since I met my wife. She was the first love of my life. This Nova Pro 100 is the 2Nd. This is a much larger unit than my InnerPulse. It is STEEL and I could probably run over it with my car it is that sturdy. I like that but the large size and weight is what makes this a bit less easy to mess with when using, especially with the glasses/goggles on. But all the extra features it gives me, I'll take that hit.I have gone to YouTube and found a ton of peaceful videos under mediating etc. I then take whatever URL of the video soundtrack that soothes me and place that URL into any online FREE decoder that converts that video soundtrack into an MP3. I then put all those converted MP3 files into my MP3 player, attach it to my Nova Pro 100. While the sound, beats, tones (whatever) of the NP100 may do what it needs to do to make me feel better, if I plug my MP3 player into the NP100 and add those soundtracks to the mix....well, it is probably the closest I will ever get to any Heaven. I have since downloaded all they offer for free on the Photosonix webpage and installed them ALL to my NP100. I have journeyed though most every program they have. I can't find one I do not like. I have not found a single one that "disturbs" me or makes me even think for a second that I will freak out. I honestly expected this thing to be a joke, or something that would trigger flashbacks of War of who knows what. Instead, it bought me nothing but PEACE....I will be putting up a YouTube video of this in the coming weeks since nobody has done so that I can find. I don't see why either since it offers so much (for me anyway?). I do wish the manual was written in a more understandable way and that their serial cable did NOT require me to buy and optional USB cable converter. I wish THEY (Photosonix) would put up YouTube videos that show their different models with some user guides as well. I think that would make the public discover all that these machines can offer. It seems like some kind of cosmic mystery to me since I never even KNEW about these products till a month ago! And I live online so I am amazed I never found this before.But if that is the worst thing I ever have to put up with for this tool that has restored peace to my old soul, no biggie! Ordinary people who lived ordinary lives may never need such a tool or find it valuable? But I can not imagine anyone who would not get some kind of good benefit from this? My own wife refuses to even try it still. Afraid she will go blind or something. I will ease her into it but she is literally afraid of it still. Her worry is that if it somehow hurts her, she won't be able to work and we will end up on the street or something. I tell her that if she doesn't learn to control the stress in her life she will end up DEAD and then what good will it do. Plus she deals with Cancer so I really need to get her to give this a fair try. I will update this as time passes and as I see how my wife reacts from it.I also purchased EVERY single product available from Wild Divine. I find it more "spiritual" than my emWave 2 from HeartMath. Each has a place, each gets you there (or tries to) in a pretty different way. As an old Phart (elegant spelling!), I am honestly changing. And nobody including myself would have ever guessed it even slightly possible a month ago, given what I have lived through, lived with for 63 years. I lastly, want to thank all 3 companies I mentioned here. For their honest products, their 30 money back guarantees, and in MY case, for their support of US Veterans. Photosonix, who designs & builds their products right here in California has no way to know how they have touched my life. Sean who carried my new Nova Pro 100 to my car for me just might have had a glimpse though. I must have said thank you 20+ times and honestly nearly had tears in my eyes. It isn't easy to admit when life has beaten you down so badly. But when someone and something comes along that lifts you SO FAR back up, I swallow my pride and admit to it. Any Company who can do all this, and care this much, deserves that much support back from ME!
I had read an article on DVD slide shows in Popular Photography andthought it would be fun to try. I had picked OnDVD because of the price, if I didn't like it it wouldn't be a loss. The program was easy to use and fun, untill I tried to burn the cd.I had problems burning it on a cd, I tried to call the tech support, which is not toll free and stayed on hold for 20 minutes then gave up. I faxed Dazzle and had no responce. They have a chat forum which others had the same problems I did. I will probably go with something like &quot;DVD PICTURE SHOW&quot; next time which seems to have a good reviews. I guess I got what I paid for.
You can encode music directly from CD with this jukebox, which makes it well worth the money. 10GB of storage and you can use Musicmatch to set up the tunes the way you want them prior to sending them to the harddrive - they play just the way you want them each time without fooling with the buttons. Easily beats the pants off other jukeboxes with less storage which cost more money. Recommend it for kids and adults who want to take all their music with the them!!
OK, so I wish somebody would have reviewed the rhapsody version when I was shopping. Not sure Amazon has it yet. BUT, WOW. First, it is FAR superior to any ipod because with rhapsody, you sign up for the service for $15/month, but then you can listen to ANYTHING you want. You don't have to buy or rip everything you want on your player. Since I got rhapsody, I haven't touched my CD collection at all. All you have to do is type in the name of an artist you want and you can put a single song, or the whole CD on your player with a simple drop and drag. No 99 cent charge! It's unlimited!!It also has "radio stations" that come pre-made, or you can pick artists you like and it will play them and others who are similar at random. It's a great way to listen to new music that you might love.Basically, this service is unlimited. I can't believe everybody hasn't switched to this!Also, unlike an ipod, the player comes with FM radio (that you can record) -- which comes in really handy at the gym when you need it to listen to TV, or if you want the current news or whatever. It also has a voice recorder, so you can make notes for yourself or record a lecture, or whatever. The battery lasts 20 hours! It's light, and since it's on flash, it's more durable than a hard-drive model.I'm in love.
Most people who own Canon printers will want to use ink that is also made by Canon. If you have paid the price for an Canon I9900 Photo Printer with 8-color Ink System or any other printer that uses these 8 inks, it is especially unlikely that you would spend so much money only to buy cheap generic ink that will seriously degrade the quality of your prints. When buying the individual ink cartridges, you typically get either a very small discount or none at all. This package, on the other hand, comes at a substantial discount that makes buying it a virtual "no-brainer." The one qualifier I would add is that it may not be worth the money if you aren't doing much printing and are only low on one or two cartridges. Eventually, you might use these up but in the meantime you may not wish to tie up the money if the other cartridges won't be needed for months at a time.
Well this is my first dvd/vcr combo yet and I like it just because of memory slots. I also have a buisness which I sell dvd movies and they play very good. also I have a hd tv and shows the movies GREAT!!!. I recomend any1 this if they are intresting in high quality, movies and media.
This bag defines me as an individual. If only Patagonia made a laptop bag. But since they don't, Lowepro is almost as elitist. It really lets people at Starbucks know that you went the extra mile. I couldn't be happier!
These speakers are amazing! There's no comparisson to other brands, it has powerful bass and crystal clear mids and treble. The one thing I don't understand is the price. I bought those about a year ago for around $50... At amazon!
I recently purchased this dvd player for my kids for Christmas. They didn't even get to use it one full time before it quit working on them. I feel I should have been refunded the full amount when I returned this Item to the store. I didn't have my reciept so they could only give my the lowest sale price they had on it in store credit only. Which came to only $38.99 when the original price was $129.oo. I feel if this is a defective product I should have been refunded my full amount. I did not break this product. The company that manufatured this product should have tested it proporly before selling this piece of junk.
I am very impressed with the BenQ M310. I previously used the Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0, which was full sized, has a wired-dongle as large as the mouse itself and annoying for travel with a notebook. Switching to the BENQ M310 provides many benefits:- Extremely compact for portability- Efficient size and functionality- Very responsive and accurate- Clever design- Standard button and scroll functions (no left/right scroll)- Auto offI have a large hand, so it took a bit of time to get used to the smaller base and not being able to rest my hand on the unit. But I've gotten used to it with regular use. I highly recommend it and would give as a gift.
I have had a Slingbox Solo for a couple of years now and I love it. I used it with my windows laptop and first on my Blackberry Bold, and now, my iPhone. I've never had any issues with it and I'm upgrading to a Slingbox Pro because I just bought a MacBook Pro and it is not compatible with the Slingbox Solo. Not sure why there are so many negative reviews.....it IS dependent on a fast connection, so maybe that's an issue for some.Dec 3, 2012: I have since had to downgrade my review of this product since it has now become defunct! I find it interesting that I purchase a Sling Media Solo box, then think Im upgrading by getting a Slingbox Pro. WRONG! This product is useless! Sling Media has come up with two new units, making earlier products future dinosaurs. The Pro will not give you connectivity outside of the home and it is not compatible with my iPads. I had to junk my pro and go back to my Solo box, which whill work with my iPad and connect outside of my home. And it will also work with my MacBook Pro, so I am correcting my earlier statement. I only hope if I decide to upgrade to one of the new boxes, I can get a credit for my Pro...:(
I think this is a terrific set of headphones for the budget minded buyer, I've not come across a better one at this price range. I would readily recommend it to anyone looking for budget headphones.LIKES:1. Price2. SoundSound quality is an extremely subjective issue. I think the best sound system I've come across is a 11 speaker Bose system in a rented SUV. If I were to give that 10 for sound quality, I would put this somewhere around 7.5. The treble is crisp, and the bass is to my liking. I'm fairly certain bass fans may want a little more, but even they likely will find this above average (at the budget end of headphones).And if you're the one who likes your music LOUD, this one absolutely delivers!3. ErgonomicsA. Cable length of 1.5 feet gives me a little more room to maneuver around my desk without having to take these off (many headphones have cables 1.2 feet long)B. Fold up wellC. Extend/Retract well to accomodate your head size4. Look good and feel sturdy, though some other reviews here indicate otherwise5. Blocking external noiseWhile I was looking for headphones that would block a fair amount of ambient noise, I use these headphones at my work desk too and would like to take the call if the telephone rings ;) I think they do a good job. Listening to music at an average volumes, I can just hear the phone ring.DISLIKES:1. Potentially uncomfortable for long usageIt took me a couple of days to figure out a position where my ear lobes don't hurt because of wearing these. Since then, I've used them for upto about 2 hours at a time, without really feeling uncomfortable. These are my 4th set of headphones in a year, and I think they are reasonably comfortable. But the shape of the phone's pad is such that people could potentially find it uncomfortable if not worn correctlyOverall, a great budget headphone!
Unfortunately, the paper kept jamming in this calculator, rendering it all but unusable, which is a shame. I was unable to clear the jam after a while.
This Fuji xD card reader takes a simple task and does it flawlessley. It's ergonomics are excellent -- no guessing about where to put the card, or which way. It simply works without any questions or hassles.
You really find out how good a company is when the product even tho' new doesn't work.Mailed defective one back, after receiving email instructions, and very quickly received replacement that was perfect.My son bought a defective micro card from a local retailer and they wouldn't take it back. No such problem here!!I've been using this card for months in my LG phone and no problems whatsoever. This Company is SUPER fair.
The 28/2.8 is like the Rodney Dangerfield of Canon lenses. He don't get no respect! Honestly, it would be easy to pass this lens up and buy something else. The design is ancient (circa early 1990s), is "only" F2.8, it doesn't have USM, and while 28mm is wide angle, it's not *that* wide angle.So what does this lens have going for it? It's cheap, it's small, and it covers a full frame. If you've got an APS-C camera, there are better choices (mostly zooms), and if you're looking for razor sharp pictures corner to corner on your 1Ds mark III, there are better choices.In the days of pocket sized cameras with 47x zoom lenses, this little prime lens seems almost quaint. However if you're looking for a small, cheap, simplistic lens for your full frame camera (digital or film), this guy won't take up much space in your bag and is still a great choice.
This one is faster, works great. Manufacturer is either out of business or moribund. Their Web Site is locked up LINKS are dead.
I got one of these to control Quintessential Player and the CineMaster DVD player on my PC. For Quintessential Player it works great; there are even some nice touches like being able to turn shuffle on or off with the remote, so I can shuffle around songs but then turn shuffle off to listen to a few songs in a row. (There is a one- or two-second lag, as others have said, but I don't find it a big problem.)For CineMaster the story's not so good; some buttons do the wrong thing (e.g. the rewind button pauses; the chapter-back button stops play!), and many just don't work at all.I was in contact with their tech support about this, and we went back and forth for a while. They gave me a new patch which didn't fix the problems. I fed them a good bit of technical information. And then, for the last couple months, I've heard nothing, despite writing a couple of times asking for an update. They also said that in the future they'd allow user-customization; but nothing has appeared yet.So...go ahead and buy it, but immediately test it with all the programs you want to use it with. If it doesn't work well enough for you to be happy with it, return it; _don't_ wait for tech support to fix it, because I can tell you, it won't happen.
Pros:- Relatively small form factor, easy on the eyes. I live in an apartment full of ugly beige boxes, but if you value aesthetics, this router is definitely better-looking than their comparable D-Link or Linksys counterparts. Won't look out of place in a room full of pretty Macs.- Very easy to set up and configure. If you're a power user, you could set it up inside of five minutes without reading so much as one line of documentation. But if you're not so accomplished, fear not--the Quick Install guide that comes in the box is well-written and easy to follow.- Pretty good web-based configuration interface. For those of you who have wisely ditched MS Internet Explorer as your default browser, you'll be happy to know that it works just fine in Mozilla Firefox or Opera. There's no need to open a separate Help window to decipher all the available options (and there are many)--there's a handy Help pane on the right-hand side that updates automatically every time you navigate to a different section.- If you're configuring restricted wireless access or DHCP, you can assign device names to MAC addresses. If you're administering a dozen or so computers (including friends' laptops when they come over to mooch off your DSL), this comes in really handy.- Built-in SPI firewall, which provides automatic defense against denial of service (DoS) attacks, among other things. Trust me, you need this.- It just works. If you find yourself power-cycling yours often, try upgrading the firmware to the latest version. It makes a world of difference (and you might get a modest performance increase as well). And it's not very hard to do.Cons:- No WPA support. WEP security may deter a casual snooper, but a more determined hacker can crack it pretty easily. I wouldn't deploy this anywhere where data security is paramount.- The built-in keyword and domain blocking functionality is one and the same. I tried blocking a domain name but wound up blocking any page that just mentioned the domain name (including Google search results). If you need serious firewall functionality, you'd be better off with a dedicated solution like Zone Alarm.- Signal strength plummets if too close to certain electronic devices like CRT computer monitors, televisions, or cordless phones. I wound up placing the router on the opposite side of the room as my computer. That helped a lot.- Signal strength is 70% in the same room as the router. My old D-Link did 93% in the same room before it died. Your mileage may vary.- No way to attach an external antenna or replace the built-in antenna. If you want improved wireless coverage, you'd have to get another wireless access point. Luckily I live in a small apartment, but if you live in a multi-story house or work in a large office, you'll want to think about this.- Painfully slow LAN file transfers over wireless. If you have a need for wireless speed, you'll want to consider 802.11g equipment or better. Internet access speed is just fine, however.If all you need is a basic wireless router that lets you share your internet connection with everyone in your home or office, this more than fits the bill. And it's real hard to beat the price.
I bought this DVD player to use in my classroom (I'm a teacher). It worked great the first 2 times. I thought I got a great deal.....until I tried to use it a third time. I get sound, but absolutely no picture. I've tried various cables, etc. The problem is the DVD player. Let me tell you, I was NOT pleased when I had 45 2nd graders staring at me with anticipation when it was time to watch Finding Nemo and this piece of garbage stopped working. One of the kids actually said to me, &quot;Man, you got ripped off!&quot; Did I ever! The worst part is that I have contacted CyberHome FOUR times to get this unit serviced and have gotten no response. I think they're waiting for the warranty to expire. I've filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. If you've had this problem with the company, I urge you to do the same. If you make a shoddy product, you should be prepared to pay the consequences (make repairs and give refunds).
This card makes a professional greeting card. I wish they would put together a package with more cards in it. Although it is expensive i feel its worth it.
Well, too bad you can't acquire this baby new anymore. The bottom line on it is that it is the best ipod boom box ever made. The keys are: good electronics, super-solid construction, and nice speakers. The plus is that it will also run on D batteries (though I don't know how long). If you can find a used one, buy it. It really moves some air and it sounds better than any home theatre in a box out there. What surprises me most is that this project was cancelled. But then again, Apple is a computer company -- not a hi fi equipment company. EXCEPT WHEN THEY BUILT THIS BOX!
I gave this radio 2 stars; one for the preset buttons, which I need if I want to change stations while I'm jogging, and one for the long life of the AAA batteries. Beyond that, the belt clip fell off and got lost a long time ago, so I have to either keep the radio in a zipped pocket, or hold it in my hand. Unfortunately while I'm holding it, the battery cover tends to pop off. The pulse checker is worthless. The headphones that came with the radio were poor quality and uncomfortable. I gave them to my rabbit for a chew toy.
I bought as a refurbushed unit... The unit is simply fantastic and highly recommended with the following warning; the refurb is a white box product; no paperwork, manual ect.. Virtually no warranty... Mine quit working for two weeks, then started working again; but for how long?
I have had zero problems with this product to date. The two main negatives that seem listed in other reviews do not affect me: (1) the phone interfering with their wireless routers. This may be true, but I do not have one, so I would have to trust that this problem may be an issue for those that do have a router. (2) The belt clip falling off. They must be doing cartwheels or maybe it has been improved since they wrote their review, as it has not been a problem in the least. Besides the phone is small enough and the cord long enough to put comfortably in a pant pocket.The headset is comfortable and the sound is as clear as talking on any other phone I have owned. Other people have told me they cannot tell any difference when they listen to me either and that I come in as clear as any other call.One minor negative:No battery indicator: This unit will only tell you the battery status when it's dieing. Even cheap phones are able to tell you the current charge status. However the battery life seems to be about 6 hours, so unless you are using this for business and talk longer than that at a sitting, it is a mute point.
I bought this adapter to run my Garmin 60CSx GPS when travelling in the car to a geocache. Saves on batteries, particularly for long drives. There is an indicater on the GPS that shows it's plugged in. When I unplug it my GPS warns me that the power has been disconnected and I'm prompted to push any key to switch to battery power. I push enter and am all set. Glad to have made this purchase.
If you are not planning to take the IPOD out it could be 5 stars. But each time you take the IPOD out it will be scratched.Puede tener 5 estrellas si no esta pensado en sacar el IPOD de vez en cuando. Pero cuando lo saque se va a rayar
I was looking for an affordable enclosure for a hard drive I salvaged from an older computer. I found that for the price, this enclosure was perfect. It was easy to install and operate. So far I have not had any issues with the use of this enclosure. I must admit the overall construction is somewhat "economical" and appears to be delicate. However, for my purposes (the occasional backup of data and pictures) the unit works great. This was a perfect option that allowed me to salvage a 40 G hard drive.
I bought this yesterday for 120, and today its 240...hot diggity. Was that a mistake?
Overall, I enjoy to buy my staff from amazon. However, I changed the payment in this item, and it create a big trouble to me. I paid 25 dollars for payment delay and received very unfriendly call from TRF.I learn a lesson from this item.
The 16 Gauge Speaker Cable is a great cable that is protected and shielded well however the Pins that come with it are very cheep and almost pointless to use. I gave it a 4 star because I really like the speaker cable. If you are buying it to be able to use the Pins i would advise to just get the cable and look elsewhere for the Pins.
My cable frayed at the joint that connects to the power block and was sparking and could have easily caused a fire in my hotel room. I wish there was an alternative to buying another one.
I needed this for all my electronics (TV, XBOX360, Modem, router, Cable Box, Surround sound receiver, sub woofer) and it works well. The end four plugs provide adequate space for adapter type plugs.
Don't balk at the low price. This unit works great, great sound, easy to use, etc. It's nice to know there are still good investments in this day in age.
This is the second Opteka battery pack/grip unit that I have bought. Both being used on Canon's xti models. The first grip I have used for about a year, and it has performed flawlessly in a variety of different shooting elements and conditions, + the price is right!! I would recommend this model to anyone who wants a good battery grip at a good price.
I was surprised when shooting with this little plastic lens the pow it packs.This is not a Nikon brand lens, so there are bound to be some issues with compatibility at times. I ignore the buyer beware post from others who should have gone to the Tamron website to read about what this lens works with and what it does not work with first.4 out of 5 because it's made from plastic, and not metal. So... Don't be a meat head with it or drop it.Also, if you really want to know how a lens works on your camera ~research online, find the lenses you think you want, visit a local shop to test the lens in person, and then buy it.Don't waste time buying things that won't work for you. Or posting negative reviews. Spend some time reading about what a camera can and can not do, learn more about photography and practice your own skills. Never expect a lens less then $10,000 to be better then the human eye... read about the human eye and you will learn how ONE camera lens can never be better then the eye.Mt motto - Learn, Research, Practice, Shoot, repeat.Good Luck
I bought this camcorder back in September of 2004 for the birth of my daughter and this is one technology that just didn't pay to be an early adopter. Here's a quick summary of my experiencePros:1. Navigating thru recordings is significantly easier (and timelier) than MiniDv or tape.2. Camera size is nice3. Outdoor recordings have good quality (not great)Cons:1. Have to use Panasonic DVDs for recording. We tried buying other brands which were significantly cheaper and the camera started rattling. Customer service thru Panasonic was horrible and after sending in the unit for repair, they sent it back saying nothing was wrong and we just have to use Panasonic DVDs (why didn't they just say that on the phone????)2. Inside recordings are poor quality due to low light limitations. We purchased an external light which helps, but adds to the cost and also makes it more of a hassle to use3. DVD-ROM software is proprietary and not readable on most DVD drives. We actually had to purchase an external DVD-Rom burner4. Actual time to create a DVD can be as long as 4 or 5 hours for a 1-hour DVD. It only takes about 10 minutes if you record with a DVD-r disk but that also comes with problems (many of my files didn't transfer properly and you have to deal with the format and finalize process).Overall not a total disaster but definitely not a good technology experience. Hopefully Hard Drive based units will be better but I'll wait it out a little while to let them work out the kinks.
I purchased this card for my Sony VAIO VGN-SZ480, basically to use it for Windows Vista's ReadyBoost feature. It works perfect and despite what Microsoft states, I seem to notice a reduction in RAM usage of about 10% from the mid 40s to the mid 30s with a 2 GHz chip and 2 GB of RAM. Yes VISTA needs lots of speed and lots of memory (RAM and HDD).
I bought this becuase downloading pictures from my Digital Rebel XT Camera took forever and a day to complete. Using this drive only took about a minute to download 2 Gigs of pictures!You don't need the CD if you have windows XP.
Did my homework compared products, reviews, customer reviews. Wanted the best, and got the best. Would recommend it to anyone.
This is my 5th spudz item - I love them all!!! The size of the cloth on this item is what I needed - wonderful product and great price!! Got the item in about 4 days with standard ship cost which was free.
Great upgrade over previous iPod generations. It's rich, vibrant screen makes video playback a tremendous joy. The acoustic range and multiple option audio menu is well-received as well. The only negative with the device is the standard earbuds that I've personally replaced with a pair of Sennheisers. Also, this unit occasionally has (believe it or not!) incompatibility issues with iTunes, requiring rebooting of the device.
I'm sure there are better out there but honestly this display (the first LCD I've ever owned) has superb picture quality. And I've found text very readable (often a complaint people have about some displays).About the only negative is that the cable is a bit hard to connect (but seeing how one does that rarely it's something I can deal with).
comfortable, portable, very good sound, a fine product, especially for the price. if you want a 5 star headset you will pay a lot more.
Been using this unit a few weeks now. I didn't need the VGA part -- I only wanted a two-port USB switch for my mouse & keyboard and this was the most reasonably-priced item I could find that would fit the bill.The good: works perfectly fine without any VGA connectors attached to monitors, so works for my purposes just fine.The bad: Well, the cables that come with it are a little bit short. I have two computers each at opposite ends of a cafeteria table and the cables are basically not long enough to reach both of them (not and still have the unit be on the table instead of on the floor.)The nit-picky: It takes about 3 seconds for the unit to switch over between computers. It would be awesome if that were 1 second, but at this price you really can't complain.Overall, I recommend. A solid buy.
This order was perfect in every way and fast.. thanks!
If you're used to scientific and graphing calculators, odds are you'll hate all financial calculators at first. After going through a few finance classes that don't allow graphing calculators (which can be loaded with financial software), these calculators are invaluable. In fact, after getting used to it for financial calculations, graphing calculators are bulky and unnecessary for most computations.The BA-II Plus does pretty much everything any good financial calculator can do. There's not much to say about its capabilities, it does what it needs to do.My issue comes with the design. I don't mind the lightweight design, but pair the weight with its smooth plastic feet and you could use this thing as a planchette on a ouija board. A flatter design with rubber feet should be their next logical design modification (similar to the TI-30XS, which I think is a stellar product). The feel of the buttons could use some tweaking too, bigger and flatter buttons should be employed, but it's not a big issue. I've also heard replacing the battery on this thing is a fight to the death.The more expensive BA-II Plus Professional adds 3 or 4 extra calculations, has the flatter design, but I'm not a fan of a soft case for a calculator. And I'm not sure if it has rubber feet if you take the soft case off (or if the soft case comes off at all). Many exams such as the actuarial exams do not allow you to bring in the case covers, so depending the BA-II Plus Professional may still be a hockey puck on ice.
I filled my house with these products thinking that it was great. The system worked okay until one day the $13 transceiver went out. I called customer service and they said that they would replace it but it would take two weeks after they received the part. A month later they still have not got the part to me... They sent it to the wrong address once and I informed them of there error and they assured me that it was fixed. Well it wasn't... Anyway not to bore you with this, my opinion is if you want a cheesy system then buy it, don't plan on using the warranty or customer service though.
I have had a Canon S630 for over a year now, and I love it. After having problems with Epson and HP printers, I tried the Canon and was astonished with the print quality. The only down side is I got my S630 before they came out with the larger format version, which I would have wanted. Certainly not Canon's fault there. I have printed 8x10s from a 2 megapixel Olympus digital camera, and was pleased with how close it came to 35mm for the price. Since 35mm has considerably more resolution than 2 megapixels, obviously there is a clear difference. However, this printer did a fine job of substituting for the One Hour Photo average picture taking level, and has saved me a ton of money.I also do not recommend generic or refill inks for printers, as I had an HP printer ruined by them. I prefer the separate tanks for each color as well, for the simple fact that they don't make you waste ink. I have gotten over 40 8x10s out of one set of ink tanks, but it varies widely with color saturation and picture content, so I don't think it is possible to give any accurate figures for usage. Another plus for Canon is that the print head is not a part of the ink cartridge, so you don't have to pay to replace that every time you replace ink tanks, unlike some other brands of printers. While there may be some value to that kind of system, Canon's system is less expensive to the user.The ink doesn't seem to dry out very fast with long periods of inactivity, although it is better for the printer to use it regularly. I also like the fact that the low ink warnings give enough time so that one can plan one's usage carefully to maximize what you have left and not run out of a color in the middle of a critical print.
Fits great, does its job, enough said.Price should be cheaper way cheaperThe felt on the inside is nice.
Received the transmitter, installed it in my car's lighter socket, set the frequency on my radio and it worked exactly as advertised. I use it mostly to listen to books on my MP3 and it has a very good sound. Completely satisfied.
HP 14 Black C4920A Printhead, Retail PackagingAs with all printheads my HP needed replacements & they all seemed to go at once. Loved the fact that the price was doable as I had all four of these needing replacement at once.I always do a price comparison online before I buy ANYTHING and the Amazon price was the best out there.The shipment arrived very quickly which was very important to us as we weren't able to print without it.I will buy these again from Amazon - although hopefully, not for some time yet. I bought all four printheads in March 2009 and they are still going strong!
The folks who were complaining about the "tight fit" of the nikon 7600 in the recommended case had low wattage bulbs in their porchlights. There are several "pockets" in the case: one roomy one for the camera; another smaller one inside for keysize memory storage; and another slightly larger pocket on the outside for larger storage discs. I strongly suspect that they were trying to stuff the camera into that outside pockect. It is the only explanation for their complaints. The main, ziperred, pocket is roomy enough, yet snug and padded enough to protect your new camera. The extra compartments are a nice bonus. This is a good camera case at a very low price. Go for it!!!.
I havent bought this yet... but its definitely gona be on my christmas wishlist! I have read only 5 reviews and they're all good! I will use it (if i get it) to shoot music videos for my hopefully new band.
I was in love with this product for the first month. After a couple of minutes the speakers just started producing static. It hasn't worked the same since. Next time I guess I'll have to spend a little more money:(
This may be a great product. It may be a total piece of crap. Most people will never know because it was apparently designed by someone who'd never actually been in a car. Many cars cigarette lighters (or more politically correct "accessory power ports") are designed to sit inside the ashtray or under a dashboard. The genius who designed this product decided it needed an enormous fat knob on the end of it to support the "monster" logo. This knob guarantees that you will never get the charger to seat properly. I own four cars and I couldn't place it in any of them. Save yourself the hassle, money, and time and avoid this ill designed piece of crap.
My laptop came with this same Toshiba battery. I charged and fully discharged it as suggested, it lasted 4 yrs! Can't beat that! So, I figured...why buy a knock-off just because it's cheaper? Sure won't last as long. In the end, it will cost more. Amazon had the best price around! Great service!
I ordered this as a center channel speaker and purchased HTI-6C round speakers for the fronts. Beware if you do this as they are not the same color. This speaker is slightly darker. The manual says they are paintable, but I don't want to risk it, especially doing the grills, so I am living with it for now. Those who obscess over such things, FTI. Other wise, the sound out of them and installation was great. Pass on the rough-ins though. It only takes 5 minutes to cut the hole and install.
Works good, but you will need to check and see if your phone or device will be able to use the supplied adapters. Mine did not. I had to order an additional female (cigarette lighter-type) adapter ($9.99) to make it work.
My first encounter with an Ipod occurred when I got a third generation Ipod, which faithfully withstood my harsh abuse for a full 18 months. I recieved the 30 gig video version as a Christmas gift, and have been impressed so far.Since im probably one of the least tech saavy people around, i hope to keep it basic. This ipod plays video, as well as having an excessive storage for songs and pictures. Coming from an ipod with the four buttons across the wheel, im still adjusting to using the wheel for all of the commands. Howeve, after downloading the first season of Law and Order, the only complete season of such programming, the video quality impressed me greatly, especially for such a small screen. Overall, i think this is a highly recommended item.However, the small issues im having, other than adjustong to the wheel (which has decreased in size, to my dismay, since i have hands that are on the bigger side). I should add that everyone i know who has an ipod has freezing up problems, but that seems to go away after regular use and regular full draining and recharging of the battery. The video likes to freeze up occasionally, which falls into the previous sentence. I recommend that you shouldnt fast forward or skip through massive quantites of video for more than 5-8 seconds, if that, at a time.great piece of machinery, seems to have improved loads.
This is an impressive lens! I purchased this lens for my Canon XT as a lens to run around with. I looked at several comparable lenses including a Canon L type and Canon s type lenses. This lens won because it had the F/2.8, the low price and the stellar reviews. I have used this lens almost exclusively since purchasing it and I'm thrilled with the results. Even in low light my pictures are crisp! It focuses easily in all situations. I recently attended my nephew's Bar Mitzvah. They had hired only a videographer, not a photographer. I brought my camera thinking I'd get a few decent shots in the absence of a true photographer. All 300 plus shots were terrific. It was difficult to decide which to send them. The entire family is thrilled to have these photos and I'm very pleased with my choice of lens!
I enjoyed this camera exactly for what it was intended to be. A simple inexpensive way to take distance shots linked to a binoc. When used with the bundled software it becomes a very good camera. Yes, there are some limitations but remember you paid under $100 not $1000.The things I like are:Small size, lightweight.Good viewing via the binocular.A high number of shots per its 8 Meg of storage when on LO. .I would rather take this with me hiking than my professional digital equipment.If lose it down a mountain slope, I'm not in trouble with my business partner (wife).When I get home I sit down with the computer and off load the stills and do what enhancing is needed.My kids can use the provided software on their PC to enhance images.To insure you get good shots each time, here are several things you should watch out for.Shoot in good light.Watch the battery icon, If it gets close to white change batteries. The manual says that if you do this within 90 seconds you will not lose images. I have never had a problem as I always put fresh batteries in just as I leave the trailhead.Brace yourself well for each shot.Do the above, download the files; pick the ones you want, enhance them and you'll be good to go.I like this camera, It's fun!
This lens is very fast on the auto-focus and very smooth to use overall. the quality of the pictures is great and it adjusts well with the use of a flash. The price point and performance are great.
I use this switch at work, and it functions wonderfully. It is very small, never needs new batteries or anything like that, and a quick keyboad combination automatically changes computers.At home, I ran into a very different problem because I use a wireless keyboard and mouse. Although the connection is correct, neither my keyboad or mouse will work. I origionally wanted it as an easy way to use my laptop and desktop at home, but it is not as convient as I was hoping.However, I can't stress enough that if you have a normal keyboard/mouse, this switch will work just fine.
For anyone who wants to protect their investment in a camera, this is the camera strap you want. Not only is the neoprene strap easy on the shoulder, but if you ever stumble or trip, it will absorb the shock that could end up in your camera and cause damage. I've used one of these for 30 years and recently bought one for my son. He loves it. The local camera store can't keep them in stock, so I was saved by Amazon!It's extremely comfortable and provides a definite 'shock absorber' effect to your camera when you need it. This should definitely be the next upgrade for your camera!
ok for non-critical vocal listening, don't even consider for more than background muzak-type listening, lasted all of two days before left channel lost triggered by cord snag while walking. not built with durability to handle kid glove level abuse.
I was able to get the live TV functionality to work using the included software, however anytime I tried to do anything with recording, the application completely froze up. It is advertised to work with Windows Vista, but I am not convinced that is the case. Even installing updated drivers from their Website didn't do the trick. The card didn't seem to work at all with Media Center either; I was able to get live TV for a while through Media Center, but after that I got nothing.Aside from these problems, the card itself seemed pretty limited, with not much in the way of input connectors. The picture with live TV was also quite fuzzy when put in full screen mode. I wouldn't recommend this card.
These speakers sound great. Combine them with a subwoofer, and you have everything that 99% of people could ever want in a home theater system. They sound loud and clear, look good, and are small, so they are barely noticeable on a shelf. I got these for just over $200 and a Velodyne DEQ10R subwoofer for just over $300, for a superb sound at just around $500. These RM10's were by far the best speakers for this kind of a deal.
Best price to quantity.Contains 50 DVDs.8.5 Gb, DVD+R 2.4 Duble Layer each.The best choice for burning huge size DVDs.
I purchased these to install a set of 5.25" Polk component speakers. The item arrived as described in a very timely manner. It fit beautifully in the rear door factory speaker locations on my 2001 F150. I actually ended up installing 6.5" speakers with these instead of the 5.25", and all I had to do was drill a few holes for the speakers to mount to the adapter plates. I highly recommend these adapters.
This is my 2cd attempt to get a posted review for this product. I used to use this product &amp; the 12A1980 color for Compaq model IJ300 now I use a Compaq IJ750. My complaint is about the product is why it runs so much. The other day I printed 3 pages in a row-2 of the 3 the black ink ran!! And, this was on good paper.
Just when I thought that Nikon did not have a camera to compete with the Canon Rebel 2000, I discovered the N-55. This is a camera that compares favorably with the Canon, even in price. It has that famous Nikon &quot;feel&quot; and smooth operation that Nikon users have enjoyed for years. The auto-focus lens works smoothly, and the pictures are great. This camera is very affordable as well as easy to use. I don't think you can go wrong with either camera, they are both comparably priced and both give good performance. It comes down to personal preference for either Nikon or Canon.
I bought the TV in 2005. In 2006 the remote went bad, I waited 6 weeks for the extended warranty company to send me a new remote. The remote died again 2 weeks ago. Without coverage it would be cheaper to scrap the TV than to fix it. All in all a very bad and unrelable expensive product.
Amazon's prices are by far cheaper than any retail or online store. The printer is ideal if scrapbook or make cards. No more running to the photo stores for quality prints!
When I got it, it was not the item that I imaged after I saw the picture.It is OK.But...I think it is second hand item.So I felt a little bit disappointed.
I purchased this remote after losing my previous one and it works great. These are a "must have" in my house!
Book starts out on the fast track but then gets bogged down into details which delay the storytelling.a good book as to what went on in WW2 but it could be more abbreciated and get to the heart of the story
I am so happy with my slightly used JBL - On Stage II Speakers for the IPod that I bought a second one so I can have one at work and another at home. The sound truly is incredible from this circular speaker that is very compact and doesn't take up very much room. The sound is very rich and vibrant. I also like that it can be used as a docking station to charge the IPod even when the speakers are not in use. Others have commented on these being overpriced, but I've bought both of mine used for 40 dollars in the market place. My mom and sister were both so impressed with mine that they wanted a set and also bought them used here at amazon. We are all thrilled.
This drive is excelent.. it is portable, little enough, its software is expansible and include applications that we use every day.
I want a case as small as possible for mobility, and this is the smallest case I can find. I don't need space for batteries and memory cards. I usually charge the batteries full before I go on a day trip so there is no need for battery space. The fully charged batteries last well over a day even with some video clips. Secondly with memory card so cheap nowdays I don't need to carry extra cards with me unless I want to shoot tons of video. I got a 2GB high speed card for around $40. A 4GB can be ordered for around $90. In fact I wish it could be smaller by eliminating the space for accessories so it wouldn't look fat while it is on a belt. I got a Tamrac 5693 Digital 3 earlier. But I like this one better.
This is a good quality, extruded aluminum drive enclosure. If you have ever installed a hard drive in a computer before, it should take no more than 5 or 6 minutes to assemble this. There may have been installation instructions, but they went unread -- it's pretty intuitive.Windows XP automatically detected and configured the new drive as soon as it was plugged in. Like any new hard drive, don't forget to go into go into Disk Manglement and format the drive before trying to save data to the new disk.The external drive has been in use for about 5 months now and has performed flawlessly. And the fact that this is a USB 2.0 device means that the throughput is pretty decent.I'd buy another one.
Well, I've been a purist 35mm SLR user for a while now and the expense of getting films developed was getting tiresome. After 2 months of research, online, in stores, borrowing various other types of camera I've finally plunged into the world of digital with the A80 and it's been worth the wait. I can't see how digital can improve anymore. I had narrowed the selection down to the A80 and the S50 (DSLR not necesarily being out of my price range, but more than I was willing to commit to for the first digital). The S50 and A80 are very comparable, but I chose the A80 for the following reasons:-1) It felt better to hold, as a right hander, the grip is very comfortable, the S50 felt like holding a brick, no ergonomics.2) Easier Controls. The menu controls are more intuitive and seem sturdier than those of the S50. The A80's 4way button is a lot larger and easier to use than the S50's 'nubbin' along with the other buttons.3) The flip out screen. While at first I thought it was 'gimmicky' it has proved to be a very useful feature, enabling excellent framing at angles other than eye level.4) AA batteries. Need I say more??? Much more practical.5) I wasn't so sure about the sliding lens cover on the S50.The only things that made me even consider anything else:1) 4.0 Megapixels. I was worried that the 4.0 megapixels wouldn't cut it for enlargements, but I've just had a 10x8 printed on the 2nd highest resolution setting and it's perfect! I have no doubt I'll be able to go up to 11x14 if necessary.2) RAW format. OK so now I know that I can enlarge as much as I can with the A80, I'm not worried about being able to record in RAW format.3) The S50 has a slightly larger screen, but the A80's flip screen more than makes up for it's SLIGHTY smaller size..P.S. The A80 can record video in NTSC and PAL, useful for me with relatives on both sides of the pondI'm very happy with my A80 and would highly recomment it for first time and experienced digital users..... Good price too.
Get a case immediately. No question. Honestly, who cares about scratches on the back of the device? However, you want to protect the front because the video playback is beautiful and you want to keep it that way. I Received this as an upgrade from my 3rd gen ipod. I can carry LOTS of photos of my kids, watch tv while on break @ work, listen to music. Headphones that come with it aren't that great, get some new ones, you'll get much better sound. When you watch video, the battery does deplete quickly. I kept my cable from my old ipod and can plug it into the wall while at work if I need to. Also, read some gripe from a PC user who wanted to drop files into folders. You CAN do that, if you enable the ipod to be used as a hard drive. Look under the options menu. I'm also a PC user, and my only gripe is that syncing my calendar through itunes never worked, I actually had to export each event that I wanted to load onto my ipod. Well, he got me a music/video player, not a PDA. Also, my jog dial is very sensitive. Maybe it's just my magnetic personality. iTunes is intuitive and easy to use. Makes organizing your music (and video) a snap. I'm almost at the point where I want to buy a mac so I can use iVideo (or whatever it is) and put my home videos on my ipod. How cool would that be? Have fun with your purchase.
I had bought this piece, it looked good on the web and listed some good features. It DOES NOT work at all. When I called people, they could NOT hear me at all. The music that gets turned on when you put someone on hold was not playing inside the phone itself but rather it was some sort of a CHEAP radia playing outside, so the person waiting on the other end of the phone wont hear it but you would hear it. This phone looks so very cheap and tacky. It broke within a week. The seller is also NOT friendly at all. At the end I ended up losing my money and breaking this piece of cheap tacky so called phone and throwing in trash. Dont go by the way is looks on the page, it looks VERY VERY taqky in real. Hope I helped you. Thanks!
During a recent trip we were pleased this case was easy to position and remove from the van, but a few more features would be appreciated. Although it's a good carrying case for the DVD player, it's an effort to stash all the extras in the back compartment along with the straps. We did manage to get the car adapter in there, the remote and one set of earphones, but had another set of earphones and the wall plug adapter to include as well. I suppose we could have forced them in but didn't want to damage anything.We had no trouble positioning the straps over the headrests and tightening them although had a bit more trouble getting the lower straps fastened. Still it made a secure setup for the player to be suspended between the front seats so both children could enjoy the movie. It was easy to detach the case and player when we left the car so it wasn't obviously displayed to passers-by and that is a great feature. It was also easy to take into hotels at night to recharge. Since we left the straps in the car everything else fit in the back section. Some DVDs in envelopes can fit in the storage compartment as well, but there is not room for DVDs in cases.All in all we liked the case and found it very useful, but adding a bit more storage space would make it a 5 star hit.
I bought this as a gift for my husband and it works perfectly. We were looking for a power strip that faced to the side rather than to the skinny end (hope that makes sense). This did exactly what we wanted (even though we didn't use it for a TV!)
I bought a pack of four grommets because I needed a yarn box to hold my one pound skeins of yarn. I punched a hole in the side of the 12.2 modular box from Organize it. The hole is just large enough for the grommet. I secured it with some clear bookbinding tape and a laminating sheet cut in two, half a sheet on each side. Works fine.
Within 4 months of getting this mount it broke. The part that the ball fits into (ring part) broke. I would rather see the actual metal version that shipped with my Nuvi be available.
I use it to play classical music cd's, and the sound is very very good. The sound is what matters most to me, and I am extremely pleased.I needed something portable. Although it is heavy, I don't mind moving it around.My only caveat is, if you need to carry your boombox around, or if you need to move your boombox from place to place a great deal, this model's weight will make that difficult.
I bought this card hoping it was really what it was. The priced seemed so low I thought that it couldn't be for real. I was excited when I got it. Opened up the case cleaned out all the dust and swapped my old x300 for my new x1300. Already had ATi drivers and software install so it ran immediately with out any set-up.It enabled me to play games on one step higher resolution than my x300 with out any problems. It also offers a bunch of HD and hi-res screen resolutions that I an happy to have.Also it is the slim edition of the card so it is not as large as the original or most others for that matter. It gives extra room for wires and cooling, which is always a plus. This card doesn't require extra power either, which I absolutely love.
I was not able get my iPod Touch (3rd gen) to detect this. Since it won't charge the iPod, this is useless for me. I bought it just before flying to Fiji for a month, so I was not able to return it. I don't know if the sellar would have worked with me on the cost of shipping it back, since I didn't even contact them.
these are great, they sound good,fit well,the lenth is just right and they don't tangle like the sony earbuds did
I was really please with the service I got from you i received my package in time and in excellent condition I must give you a five star for this
I bought this camera to view activities in a datacenter. While the packaging specified compatibility with various Windows platforms it did not make it clear that the image can ONLY BE VIEWED FROM WINDOWS PLATFORMS USING IE. So, the center managers Solaris box could not view the image and my MacOS X workstation could not view the image. When I viewed the image from a Win2000 box the quality was horrible, very grainy even in a well lit area. I have ended up connecting an Apple iSight to one of the rackmounted XServes in the center and using getting a much higher quality image for considerably less money. I really expected better of Linksys. One star is being kind.
This thing is awesome. It came in great condition and dint have too many scratches. The price was better than anywhere else I looked as well. I would definitely recommend this to other buyers.
Sorry, the purchase was a waste as I cannot open the case of my Tungston t3 pilot. Wish I could tell you more.
Received my SR1 on April 2, 2007 from Butterfly Photo through amazon.com. Took some test shots. When I hooked the camera with my SONY KDL-40 S2010 LCD HDTV through HDMI, I was shocked with the sharp resolution and rich color it renders. Strongly recommended!
This is another good printer for under $90, but they all seem to have their tradeoffs. I've been using Epsons for years now, and Epsons tend to have much better quality than I've experienced from the HP so far. (Possibly because Epsons go up to 5760 DPI).Like so many other reviews:1. This printer has very small cartridges and they seem to empty fast on the smallest printing jobs.Not mentioned in other reviews:2. This is one noisy printer!!! Just make sure this printer is used in an enviroment where noise is OK.3. The HP F380 has a paper tray on the bottom, not top feed. I keep bumping into it because I leave it open and it will not close while loaded with paper.4. The completed documents are returned to you right ON TOP OF the paper tray, and there has been more than one instance where what I just printed went back into the printer for a second trip - goodbye print-job, but worse, goodbye about another 1/8th of the ink cartridges.Some good news!!!5. Printing photos with the standard ink cartridges look VERY glossy on Premium Photo Paper. My Epson always left the same paper dull.Hope this helps. I'd invest more on a printer but they all seem to break down after 1 year, so I'm not going over the $100 mark yet.Did I mention that this printer eats ink.... it is a warning worth repeating...
it was what i expected and am very pleased with it would advise any one to get it who is interested in taking close ups
The SDHC card did what is was supposed too.It can record standard video as well as fit a lot of images. I haven't had any problems with corruption or any memory loss.Good card, good brand!
This is my first GPS. The display is large, clear and bright. I always get signal, but then, I vent tried it in very remote places or in city. The POI is a bit outdated. Its possible to add new POI databases from other sources, so Im fine with it.
The lamp looks nice, but one of the halogen bulbs was dead on arrival and needed to be replaced. To replace a bulb, you must remove a "spring ring" that is holding a protective glass cover over the bulb. This spring is very hard to remove, making lamp replacement a major headache.
I won't echo the praises in other reviews that helped me select this lens as my next purchase. I'm just an amateur who has taken a few classes; not a pro. A lifetime Pentax person, I took some awesome wildflower shots recently with my 50 mm Pentax Macro lens. Just from a few test photos in my office and yard, I can say witut doubt that this lens BLOWS AWAY anything else I own for close-up shots (even with the FLASH at close quarters!). If you squeeze the trigger while the camera and le in focus, you have a "keeper," every single time. And, yes, most of the time you really WANT to focus manually, though the auto-focus does a great job if you are willing to let it occasionally "rack" all the way back and forth. A lens like THIS is what I've been craving for my wildflower photos, as well as insects and other subjects that need REAL ONE TO ONE treatment. The only thing is that, because it zeroes in so closely, (unless you have steady hands,) you usually want the stabilization of a monopod or tripod for your best shot.BE GLAD you aren't paying the extra price of Image Stabilization IN EVERY LENS. That is what I call the Pentax Advantage (what do you think of Nikon and Canon, NOT putting the stabilization in the camera body, but making you pay for that decision by THEM CHARGING YOU WITH $50 extra FOR EVERY LENS?)! Plus those cameras feel like they are ALL PLASTIC, and Pentax has the heft of professional-grade equipment, with a durable machined-metal shell. This Pentax K20 camera is quality equipment, as well as the Tamron lens - and they are a great combo. I urge you to BUY THIS LENS! I don't think you'll regret the decision to buy, and Amazon is a trusted source, not a flea market. I don't trust "vendors" who offer stuff that is just hitting the market, and ask for less than wholesale: I smell a scam! Do what you want; I trust Amazon.
Our church has a 3 year old ASK Proxima projector they use for projecting images to the front of the church. Wanted to upgrade from analog VGA to digital inputs. The Proxima has neither HDMI or DVI, so I needed either a cable that would adapt, or an adaptor. The adaptor here was inexpensive, and worked well with readily available cables. Seems well constructed, and worked very well with our equipment.
This mouse was absolutely wonderful until the left button stopped working. I now have to smash it before it will 'click' on anything. I thought it was a driver problem. Then I reconfigured it so the right button actually performed the left-click. Sure enough, the right button worked just fine. It seems that Microsoft did not test this mouse for sufficient durability. After 10 months I now have to get another mouse.
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I got this radio so that I could listen to AM talk-radio at work. The reception was simply not good. A much cheaper department store radio outperforms on AM reception.That having been said, FM reception is good and the speaker quality is superb!
bought 4 sets of batteries, 2 AA and 2 AAA. all hold charge very poorly. The AA batteries allowed me to take only 2-3 photos on a digital camera, and the AAA batteries last only a couple hours in a TV remote control. a single set of kroger brand AAA's used in our main TV's remote control (used frequently) have outlasted at least 7 cycles of recharging these AAA's used in our secondary TV's remote.
I recently purchased the Samsung DVD-L100 &quot;portable&quot; DVD player.The unit I received worked real well, with a nice clear, crisp picture and beautiful color. Also, the sound from the on-board speakers is good for a unit this size, although in a high-noise environment, headphones are recommended. The unit is a nice size that brings a 10 inch screen.However, for all the fine work Samsung did here, the unit fails miserably in what it was intended to do, be a PORTABLE DVD player. The battery is a HUGE clunker that attached to the back and from it's size, you would think the unit would run forever on a charge. It does not. I was lucky to get 1 1/2 hours of play time before it died. Also, if you leave the battery attached without re-charging, it drains itself overnight.This defeats the entire purpose of a portbale DVD player. A portable DVD player should be able to play for at least 4 to 5 hours on the battery charge, or it is not &quot;portable&quot;.An extra battery is 150 bucks! WOW! And as far as I know, there are NO extended life batteries, and the unit DOES NOT come with a car adaptor for use in the car. This unit is useless. What can be done with it other then for use in the home near an AC adaptor? For that, you can get great DVD decks for under 100 bucks.The unit at 700 bucks, plus an extra BATTERY AT 150, PLUS OTHER GIZOMOS OR ADAPTORS FOR USE IN THE CAR, and you are over 1,000 bucks for this unit. At that price, we are approaching laptop prices.Luckily, the dealer I bought it from allowed 30 days for a return, and mine went back today.
We bought these units during the 2008 holidays on the recommendation of a friend. The kids were sooo excited. The units worked well at first, although the sound was never great. We used them three times during the past 5 months for car trips; and the last time we tried to use them (returning from our last trip) they just died. We tried replacing the fuse to the car adapter which we read on the net was a common problem with the units, but to no avail. I wish I had read these reviews before I made the decision to spend $200. We feel like we've been robbed.
I bought this last year for a trip from L.A to berkely. I did go off when I saw most of the cops, didnt give me much advanced warning, I usually was in the 70s, if I had been going any faster I would have a ticket. I also got a lot of false X band alerts, usually around trucks, the safety warning is usless and hasnt gone off once. A little research on that told me why, no city spends the 1k per unit the transmitters costs) I also used it for a few trips to vegas, same results, cop is usually in my line of site when this goes off, again anytime a truck is near the x band goes nuts, so much so I turn off the voice and mute the unit. I would sugguest buying the valentine 1 over this, yes its a lot more expensive 400 bucks, but what it the cost of this unit + ticket+ insurance premium increase= more then 400 bucks! a few features this unit doesnt have: 2 radar sensors (sorry only one) direction of radar (you have to guess!) how many are being shot ( you have no idea) all of these the valentine has. I will most likely sell this unit on e-bay, if I cant get a decent price I will send it to a friend of mine but tell him not to expect it to work at speeds much over 70.
I bought this radio to be used as an alarm clock, to listen at night in my bed and take it with me to other locations in house.It has a great sound, it wakes me in the morning to the morning news and I can go to sleep while listning. It has also sterio earphone plug.I don't need and don't use all the waves besides FM so I can't tell how it works. All those waves caused this radio to cost $150. But there is no "simple" Sony with all the features I need, So, I had to spend a little more to buy some features I don't need.After all I am satisfied.
I love the presto professional. I had the smaller one for 10 or more years. When the shredder broke I had to get the professional. I love it!
I too had a mess of cables with several splitters in the basement. I decided to fix up my basement and in the process moved the cable line and decided to make it nice and neat with one 8 - way splitter. After I installed the 8 - way splitter I couldn't pick up several cable channels -- mainly HBO. I called the cable company and they sent out a technician. He said the 8 - way splitter degraded the signal. He said HBO uses a different frequency and the 8 - way splitter degraded the signal to the point where I couldn't pick up HBO channels. He removed the 8 - way splitter and installed several smaller splitters (no charge thankfully). Back to square one and everything is fine now except I have an 8 - way splitter I can't use. Highly recommend you call your cable company BEFORE you install one of these!!!
This is a very useful product. It holds items such as books, papers, and it can even be used as an art easel! The leg arrangement makes it a bit bulky and awkward to move around--but it is also the unique leg arrangement that allows it to be adjusted in so many ways and the weight of the legs is what keeps it sturdy. I like the clear plastic backing which actually creates a very clean, contemporary, and lightweight appearance.Bottomline: Great item if you don't need to move it around a lot!
The adapter works as advertised and the instructions are accurate and easy to understand. Using it as the camera power source when connected to a computer for picture editing appears to extend camera battery life.
The primary reason I decided to purchase an mp3 player was so I could listen to music at the gym. The iPod mini was definitely the best way to go. It's incredibly small and lightweight, but the control buttons are still large enough to operate with ease and the screen is big enough to see clearly without having to squint. I like the way the iPod mini has the control buttons right on the click wheel...it's much easier to operate than the original iPod.In addition to its compact size, the mini has all the cool features of the larger iPod, including a backlit screen, full song list display, and many more. I haven't utelized the contacts option yet or played any games, but it's nice to have those options at my fingertips.The mini comes with a secure belt clip, a very nice pair of earbud headphones, a cable to connect the iPod to your computer, and a cable to connect the iPod to the outlet charger (also included). The iTunes program is incredibly easy to use, and you can download music very quickly.The only real complaint I have about the mini is that it should be priced a bit lower, considering that for $50 more you can buy the 15GB iPod, which holds four times as many songs as the iPod mini. However, I think you really have to think about what you're going to use your iPod for. In my case, I wanted the most lightweight model to take with me when I work out, so the mini was definitely the best choice (and 1,000 songs is still quite a lot, believe me!). Still, I think Apple should lower the price.Finally, the best thing about the iPod mini is that it comes in a variety of colors. I have received many compliments on my pink mini: it's very fashionable!
We finally splurged for a flat screen, coming from an aging 27" standard analog TV. We got this for a great (insane) price through one of Amazon's partners. It was under $1500 and I've seen them even less than that recently.As for the reasons why we chose this TV, it was mainly due to the rave reviews this tv consistently gets. A lot of research went into finding a great TV and all those hours turned up this one over and over. Furthermore, every time I've seen the Samsung's at the big box stores I've always liked them the best but always cringed at the pricing.Size-wise, we have a smallish room and we're probably around 9'-10' from the TV and 46" is pretty perfect.Picture quality is gorgeous. I'm really glad I didn't go with the newer projection-type displays as they don't even come close to color vividness, viewing angle or brightness/darknesses. My friend has one and I always thought it was awesome. After seeing his TV after having ours for a month, his now looks washed out to me.We are coming from a standard analog TV and I can say that this TV is just mesmerizing. I don't watch a ton of TV but for a few days after we received it, I just sat there amazed at the beautiful picture watching anything. Tuning to the HD channels and viewing the Discovery channel, Science Channel, etc is just amazing. After watching this for a month, whenever I watch the old 27" tv in the bedroom it looks unbelievably tiny.You may be arguing with yourself (or your wife) as to whether the costs are really justified. Well, I was too...initially. But like most other people, you probably watch a bit more TV than you think. It's not only a source of Entertainment but a source of Education and News. So after the day is spent and you don't have the energy to do something more creative, that hour or two a night and/or the movie experience on the weekend is very very greatly enhanced. If you're into Sports, you really haven't watched Sports until you've seen it in HD on a big screen. There's a surprising difference that really puts you into the game.I have to say too... that watching a movie on this for the first time was really amazing. It was like being AT the movies. The clarity and the image was amazing. Add a surround sound system and you won't be going out to the movies for a long time.And, if you're into music at all, you will be enthralled watching your favorite artists perform in small settings on the MHD (Music High Definition) channel, if your cable provider offers it. It's like attending concerts if you have surround sound.If you are considering one of these and you still have a large DVD collection and aren't ready to make a decision on HD format yet, don't fret... just get yourself a good upscaling DVD player to go with this that will run over HDMI. We purchased an inexpensive "Sony DVP-NS77H/B 1080p upscaling DVD Player with HDMI". This truly provides a new lease to your old DVD collection. Standard DVD's are not a true 1080 source but with the upscaling DVD player (over HDMI cables) my god... it's got to be really darn close to what you'd get with an HD source.As for the TV ports, it has 3 HDMI ports which seem to be the future-proof ports to have. The HDMI is a single cable that allows both high def audio & video to travel over one single wire. A real boon since this cuts down on cable clutter. TIP: Buy your HDMI cables online through Amazon. They're literally 20x cheaper at Amazon vs the big box stores. I paid like $2.50 for an HDMI cable vs $50-$60 at the big box stores! Buy 2-3 cables to have extras. In addition to the HDMI ports, there are tons of other ports there. Even a connector for hooking up a computer to your TV, in case you wanted to setup a media center PVR.What are the downsides? The only thing I would say are the speakers on the TV. They're not super, particularly when you compare them to a surround sound system. But that's not a fair comparison either. I have an older Yamaha 5.1 surround sound system and when I turn that on/off I am amazed at what a difference a great sound systems makes. So, that's probably not a legit downside. I have no problems with the glossy screen at all... in fact I don't notice it at all. I used to notice glare all the time on the old 27" analog set but this one has none. I DO however notice glare on those shiny laptops screens that are similar and which I tend to dislike. So that's a long winded way of saying: NO DOWN-SIDES FOR ME.If you're on the fence I can guarantee that if you choose this model, you won't regret it. It's gorgeous and you'll never look back. It's a future proof, high def TV that will last for years and provide a lot of easy to enjoy entertainment.In the end this review was possibly more subjective than objective but a lot of what goes into buying a TV like this is emotional.
Add on Software was a real drag, messed up my laptop touch pad. The many buttons can be set for whatever you want, but again the software that came with it and the lastest from the Website...Terrible. Finially gave the Mouse away. NO PROBLEM WITH THE MOUSE ITSELF, JUST THE SOFTWARE.
I used this product to power four strings of 60 LED Christmas lights on my tandem bike for two hours between recharging. The power supply is a perfect combination of rechargeable batteries and an inverter to provide regular A/C current. All in a neat little package. Also provides DC current via USB outlets.I've uploaded two photos of the bike here.
In one word, junk. The wires have huge jackets around what looks like 18 ga. wire. When you try to strip the ends the metal wire core just disintegrates, the terminal ends are junk also. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.
i have used up almost the first spindle of dvd's, with no problems. i believe the shipment was fast.
great iphone case! Leather is of good quality, makes carrying the iphone perfect, protection from bumps and scrapes that other ones don't provide. Allows for connections (cables) and button operation even when in the case.
no matter how much you pay for your HDMI cable.. it's going to be the same as long as it works. save $60 bucks on dinner or something else. this product works great.
Hello my name is Travis and I own the Lexmark X73 and I am very happy with it. I wrote a review on this printer and it was telling how to install the drivers for Window XP. The thing I find most helpful when install the X73 is to unplug from the printer not the wall when the screen comes up about "you can connect the USB cable to the printer".Have the printer power up and UBS cable plug in the computer and printer when you get the error message can not find printer or scanner unplug it from printer and re-plug in back in XP should then detect the Lexmark X73.
It is a revolution for once a product has the reliable and practical solid time. In one only action one has under the hand its contact, his malls... They is truths pleasures to use what to say moreover... We would need more example of this type.Thanks.
I've always loved plantronics - people have told me that my voice goes in and out as i'm speaking to them - something I never incurred in the past. Who knows.
THIS BAG HAS BEEN WELL THOUGHT OUT THE ONLY DRAWBACK IS THAT I ORDERED THE LARGE...WHICH IS NOT LARGE AT ALL...BELIEVE ME, ORDER THE EX-LARGE...OTHER THAN MY MISTAKE ON ORDERING, IT'S A VERY NICE BAG...
Ideal for everyday listening in my office and for taking on the road or outside on battery power. It was smaller than I expected when it arrived but it seemed bigger as soon as the volume was cranked up. Certainly not a power music machine bur very satisfying for a potable. It has been reliable for months now while being used almost every day. The speakers are also handy for my laptop.
I bought these headphones so I could watch TV and play my Xbox late at night without disturbing my family. I normally wear in-ear headphones but I figured I'd be wearing these for a few hours at a time so I wanted an over-the-ear design. Sennheiser has a great reputation for quality in all their headphones so these were one of the first sets I considered. Aside from the great sound quality, what really cemented the deal was the extra long 3 meter cord (about 11 feet), which meant I could comfortable sit on my couch and have the cord reach the TV without any tension on the cord. The biggest problem I had with these headphones and the reason I'm docking one star is the ridiculously tight fit out of the box. Before putting them on, I had to physically pull the sides apart to loosen the fit, but after 20-30 min they would contract again and I would have to repeat the procedure. Eventually I just got into a habit of stretching them whenever a commercial was on or a video game level was loading and it didn't bother me all that much. After the first year, they finally permanently loosened and I can now wear them without any adjustment. It's a long break-in period, but considering the quality and cost, I felt it was a small price to pay. People have expressed concern about the durability of the plastic build, but I constantly drop them onto hardwood/tile and they are still in one piece. I've now had them for 3 years and they still work perfectly, which is more than I can say for other brands in this price range. If you're an audiophile you will probably scoff at the sound quality of these headphones, but then again if you're truly an audiophile you wouldn't be reading other peoples' reviews to gauge the quality of a pair of headphones. For everyone else, these are great all-round headphones for when you need a nice long cord, just be aware of the fit issue.
These produced so much bass with my I pod that I could barely hear the music, just the pounding. I like bass, but unless that's all you want to hear, then these are not for you. There were a comfortable fit, but the cord tangles easily.
What a great product. I just plugged it in and it works great with all my editing software. I know it's a bit pricey compared to similar products out there but it actually works while the other seem to stuggle. I have already converted 25+ old 8mm camcorder movies to DVD and am now easliy able to catalog and re-edit with ease.
I was trying to extend my network and make it more reliable in its coverage and this signal booster seemed just the thing. It only has 2 major flaws which make it totally undesirable.First, IF you are able to increase the signal from your wireless access point, your computer's signal will not be increased at the same time. What does this mean? You can see the wireless network, but it cannot see you. In other words, the logic behind this device is flawed.Second, I tried installing the signal booster anyway, and it brought absolutely NO increase in signal strength -- no matter how high I mounted it. I recommend looking for a hi-gain antenna instead.
Having gotten the same advise from 3 printer repair techs and also having seen the results of premature head wear, we ONLY use Genuine Okidata Ribbons. They last longer than the cheap copies and, according to the techs, they lubricate the pins and shafts in the head.
Big enough for all my gear (canon d40 + 3 lens + mini tripod + hoods + more).
This little hub is just about everything you could want it to be. It's extremely compact, I don't think it's physically possible to have a smaller 4 port USB hub. At the same time it's also very solid and feels durable. The hub provides plenty of power and charges my ipod. A handy LED light turns on when the hub is plugged into your computer. I haven't done any formal benchmarks, but my ipod updates at the same song-a-second rate as it normally does when connected directly. I suppose that the hub does impose a certain bandwidth limit, so that you cannot have 4 devices transferring at the full USB 2.0 transfer rate at once, but that's to be expected. This would be excellent for any laptop user with a dearth of ports, or someone who just happens to need to connect a few more devices to their already maxed out system.
Good quality with useful zippered pocket. Unfortunately, had to return as a Dell XPS 1330 notebook is much too tight of a fit.
Is a nice toy but after a while the simple remote that cam with your TV or satellite receiver is much simpler to use and will do most of the function of this one. I can tell you that the web site is pretty user friendly and the remote is easy to customize. Otherwise a great replacement for all the remotes in your house if that is what is what you are looking for.
I just purchased the iRiver iHP140 on 6/11/04 and I love it! The sound is the best I've heard with a MP3 player! The transfer of music and data files was super fast! However the naviagatorbutton takes getting use to still trying to figure it out I guess in time I will? The more I use it the better I like It!!I don't like the ear-buds it comes with but it least it comeswith them get your own headphones!
Wiflyer...Something flew but it was not the wiflyer. worked for about 2 months then quit. found info on line for factory reset...that did not work. Light on but nobody home. 50 bucks out the window. would not buy again do not recommend. am looking for other options for dial-up network.
They offered it. I got it timely and it is what they said it is. It is all good.
This is an excellent cd burner. I have purchased so many and all of them are great. I have no complaints and I feel that this product is of the best quality, long lasting and very durable. When I build computers for my customers I always purchase this burner.
Well, I've had my Rebel Xti for about 6weeks now, and all i can say is wow!!! I did have the Rebel Xt, which was an awesome camera. I'm not a professional, but i do take pictures of what ever it may be outside or inside, youth or adult events as a hobby. This camera is not for the person who wants to just point and shoot or to have a camera to stuff in your pocket. This camera is for the creative person who wants control of the pictures they are taking. The sensor cleaner and wide LCD are just a few of the wonderful advances from the XT to the XTI. The camera for me is easy to use and takes great pictures in auto mode or in my mode.I hope this helps you in your decision whether to buy or not.
I have the Midland 300 and thought this would make reception clearer. Wrong! It made it much worse. Don't waste your money.
Works great. I use it to connect to different music player or my laptop so that I can play music through my TV sound system. Saves me from buying extra speakers.
The only reason these cables are foil shielded what ever the length is because they dont want you to see the telephone wire they used inside. I got these and used 3 sets one for sub and two for four channel amp and had to replace because of speakers fading in and out. Yes they were cheap and I have Polk MM speakers and R-type sub with Tsunami wiring kit, but I replaced them with Pyle link cables that cost $2 more and solved my issues. I also noticed that the bass reponse is alot better and my componets are smooth as silk!! Rapter does make good speaker wire cause I have 50 ft of it and its great. DO NOT BUY THESE THOUGH!
Especially with the rebate..It is really easy to install. I used the PS2 port, totally had no problem with Win 2000. I am not too crazy about the changable color plates, but that's not the reason I got this mouse, cordless and price are the reasons.
This computer is an outstanding value compared to other macs and compared to computers in general. Processor speed, bus speed, video capabilities, bundled software, practically everything about the computer screams value and quality. The components are not cutting edge fast, but are very capable for practically every possible use for the computer.I opted for the CD-RW/DVD-ROM instead of the Superdrive model. The Superdrive model does not run System 9.2.2 natively, which is a must for older games that are not System 10 native. Additionally, I don't think its worth the extra $300 for the Superdrive model. Other than the Superdrive and a little extra memory and hard drive space, both systems are equal in performance. The extra hard drive space and memory is negligible, especially since you will want to upgrade your eMac to 1 gig RAM immediately, which will require that you abandon the factory-installed RAM.I'm sure burning DVDs is great, but I chose to burn VCDs in my CD burner with Toast instead, for inexpensive, VHS quality disks. However, if you imagine yourself ever needing to burn home movies to DVD, get the Superdrive model because iMovie won't work with third-party DVD burners.I would NOT recommend the CD-ROM model, since you would get a slower CPU and will also buy a CD burner separately at some point, since CD burning is so essential to modern home computing.Note that none of the internal components other than memory and Airport card are easily upgradeable. Processor and videocard are soldered onto the motherboard, so don't expect to ever be able to upgrade those. This is fine for now, since, for example, all games released today are within the eMac's specs. But this may change in the near future. I doubt this machine will be able to handle, for example, DOOM III very well. But then neither will comparably priced Windows boxes either.The only other home mac I would consider if you can't afford a G5 is one of the new flat-panel iMacs. You will get more up-to-date components, such as DDR RAM and a faster video card and CPU, but those machines also cost a LOT more. Comparing price to performance, you can't go wrong with this machine!! I love mine.
This is by far one of the best investments I made for several reasons:1) Heavy duty construction2) Ease of installation3) Flexibility4) Cables organizerI've had it for 4 years in a harsh environment and the unit still looks like new. THis is a must buy!!!
Two major concerns about this software:1. Type of capture. Camtasia captures AVI files of your screen. This may be great if you require full motion capture, but consider the situations where you don't, like creating software demos. Camtasia will capture any erratic mouse movement, and the exact speed and accuracy with which you type. You can, of course, do some editing to try to compensate for these factors, but that's a lot of extra work. I have also discovered that if I excise a portion of captured video, I can't get a callout to span the edit, severely limiting what I can do in a demo.2. Program performance. In the course of using Camtasia on just two projects, I ran into these problems:a. It locked up while I was editing video, and I had to start over.b. It "forgot" several edits that I had made during the course of a session and I had to re-do them.c. It lost track of how long the source video was, and so I could not trim the end of it until I closed the program and restarted.d. It ignored one of my "Save Project" commands, forcing me to re-do a half-hour's worth of work when I closed the session and came back to it.e. There was the inability to place a callout noted above.I also found the callouts available in Camtasia very clumsy looking and cumbersome to set up.My system consists of a P4 1.8 GHz computer with 512 MB of RAM, Windows XP Pro, and Intel 82845 graphics.
The camera is aesthetically beautiful and that is where it ends. The software is a monstrosity with NO FIX available. After installing the software on three different computers all started crashing...Internet Explorer, Firefox, all components of Microsoft Office, Outlook Express, you name it. Logitech IS very well aware of this problem and choose to do nothing about it including not replying to your support request emails. They have a cheerleader whose id is KachiWachi who replies to their forum posts. This KachiWachi blames all problems on any user who dares complain about the faulty software.Basically if you want constant crashes, Dr. Watson appearing and crashing too...buy this or any other Logitech camera (they all use the Quickcam software that will DESTROY your computer). Following Logitech online installation help, which involves selective startup and disabling Windows services does NOT solve the crash problems. You basically have to uninstall the Quickcam software and clean your registry of any residual entries left to return your computer to a normal, working state.Oh, did I mention that I am an IT consultant?
This one is a lot less expensive than purchasing from the store. You know the W one.
The vendors of this product may send out goons to beat me up, but I must point out that this battery pack is identical to another one sold on Amazon for $23.37. I suggest you pay the lower price. I did and was pleasantly surprised by how much play time this device provided for my Philips 9000 portable DVD. Nearly 6 hours. At least that's after the first charging up; hopefully it will stay this strong. If it weakens in the future, I will amend this review.Note, I was not even using energy conservation practices.1) I have a 9" not a 7" player2) I had the sound cranked up on max rather than using headphones3) I had the lighting on normal rather than dimmed. People who are energy savers may do better than 6 hours.I wish this device had lights that told you when it was busy charging and when it was fully charged. I nearly downgraded it to 4 stars for that reason. But for the price you can't expect to get everything. I'm just pleased with the amount of power it stores. In fact, I like it so much, a few minutes ago I ordered two more.Battery, Energizer Univ for Portable
I can't imagine why there have been people that have not enjoyed this Handy little device. I have traveled in Salt Lake City and North Carolina and have been tickeled silly by how cool this GPS is. I highly recommend the HandyGPS concidering the functionality and the price.
These headphone (although rather steep price) are very impressive. Not for everyone, only because some may find the "in-ear" design not comfortable over time. I personally stayed away from such headsets until just recently.These are quite comfortable for this style of headset, and the sound is unbelievable!Highly recommended!
I've been using remote control extenders for many years now. For a number of years the old pyramid type extenders did the trick. Within the last year I upgraded my cable box to DVR and found that my cable box was suddenly "haunted". Channels were changing on their own, the menu would pop up on it's own and delete programs. I was actually relieved when I realized that the pyramids were picking up ambient signals from other boxes or remotes and that I didn't meed an exorcist! I had purchased my original pyramid at Radio Shack and went back there for a more recent model. The same problems persisted. I was at my wits end when I found the NGHP ATH-433 RF REMOTE CONTROL EXTENDER on line. This product is a dream come true. It works 100% of the time and you do not need to point the remote at a specific point any longer. VERY important note - the extender battery DID NOT work in the first trial. Once I switched the position of the batteries it was fine. The enclosed instructions leave much to be desired, but with that piece of information, you should be just fine. This is an excellent product!
The calculator colors are very gaudy, however the display is very bad and you can execute operations with big numbers.
The &quot;Digital Ice&quot; technology ONLY works with color film--even on a dedicated film scanner, so this is normal. As an inexpensive flatbed scanner that can also handle film scans, Epson has done an incredible job. (Inexpensive compared to high-end scanners) All this in a sub-$500.00 package, with a D-Max of 3.8 is really outstanding and worth the investment if you are an artist or photographer on a shoe-string budget. Worth the price, if you're also willing to tinker with the software settings before making your scans, and you're using Adobe Photoshop to finish the job when the scan is complete...
A great product! Even though the specifications indicate you should use a monitor under 20 inches, my 22 inch monitor works great. My advice: a larger monitor will work, just be sure it is under the max weight limit, which I believe to be 18 pounds.Because of the edge of my desk, I used the "through the desk" mounting option versus the "on the edge" option. I drilled a hole for the screw to go through and tightened it from underneath. It is solid as a rock.My only complaint is the silver color of the stand. It looks nice, but I would have preferred something in black that did not "stand" out so much. Sorry for the horrible pun, but it's true. Functionality - 5 stars. Style - 4 stars.
I've had this machine for about six months and find it very difficult to load the paper, plus it jams on a regular basis. Another annoyance is that you must remove the output tray to load the input tray. Even if you just want to insert one sheet of paper to say for instance print on the back of it you have to take out the output tray and then it takes too much time trying to insert that one sheet just right. Most of all I hate that I can not for all the world cancel a print project. Bring up the printer software and try to cancel that print job and it simply will not go away. Even after turning off the printer and the computer the next day when I turn them back on that sucker will go right ahead printing and wasting ink on the unwanted print job. For once I'm glad these things never last more than a few years because I won't be sorry to see this one die. I dread having to print anything because of the fact that only one in three jobs go well. The more I use it the more I hate it.
Absolutely fun little camera. Spent the first day after getting it (on an impulse buy) making little AVI's of the new kitten in my house. The included software makes this a snap. No, the quality isn't fantastic at those resolutions, but making mini videos with a package this size for this price is going to be tough to beat. Keep the battery fresh and you're good to take it just about anywhere. Great fun little product...and probably going to be Christmas gifts for everyone this year. :)
When I ordered this I was concerned that this speaker might be a little underwhelming or tinny because of the price. Turned out to be just the ticket for my center speaker. The sound is flat (in a good way) and really brings the voices out on my home theater system. I no longer strain to hear or understand the dialog. There is no easy way to hang this guy so needs to be on a shelf or flat surface. I wish BIC had at least built in some sort of mounting ears or key-slot mounting holes, but I worked it out and am really happy with my purchase. These sound a lot more expensive than they cost. No rattles, buzzes or odd harmonics that I can find.
I'm an experienced hobby photographer who's spent many years helping people select the best camera for their needs.This is an unusually good one for most people's needs.The difference between a great camera and merely a very good one is versatility -and versatility is achieved by striking a good balance between capability (features), ease of use (automation) and choice(manual overrides for when the automation makes a bad decision, which they all do from time to time).This model strikes a very good balance, and offers an unusually good lens - key to great picture quality - in this price class .Pro's - 1) Unusually high quality lens, both in terms of construction (aspheric lens elements) and materials (ED glass),makes for very high quality pictures across the entire zoom range. 2) Stepless zoom - most cameras in this class &quot;step&quot;,that is, they restrict you to a handfull of pre-determined points in the zoom range. So instead of, say, a &quot;38-120&quot; lensas advertised, you actually have a &quot;38, 50, 70, 90, 120&quot; on these other cameras (Canon, Minolta, and many others).The Stylus lets you zoom to any point in its range, which makes it easier to frame your picture accurately. 3) Multi-zonemetering detects and automatically corrects for backlight (putting the sun in the picture won't ruin your shot). 4) Spotmetering option let's you tell the camera that you want to concentrate on a small area (your friend's face) under difficultlighting conditions. 5) Focus lock let's you focus on your subject and then reframe (your friend's face again, next to thesmall tree in the foreground - you want your friend in focus, not the tree). 6) Flash modes for just about every conceivableneed in a point and shoot camera. 7) Relatively high shutter speeds for a lens-shutter camera (1/630 second vs 1/400 or so onsome other makes) 8) Advanced flash control adds the right amount of flash when needed, not too much, not too little9) Small, lightweight, reasonably rugged, weather-resistant, clearly laid out controls, clamshell design protects lens whenclosed.Cons - 1) Zoom range doesn't go truly wide - you won't get a large group in without backing up. This is common to almost allpoint and shoot cameras - most people will buy a longer lens rather than a wider one, thinking that &quot;bigger is better&quot;. Forpeople who would rather get the group shot, or that shoot indoors a lot, try the Stylus 100 Wide, which has a true wideangle lens in it (28-100mm instead of 38-120mm). 2) Clamshell design can develop problems with the electrical contacts (butother designs can develop problems with their lens covers, soyou're trading one for another here, in my experience). 3) Red-eye reduction is oversold - they all have it, but it's moreannoying than effective. To avoid red-eye, have your subject look just to the side, not right at the camera.In short, as a &quot;second&quot; camera for the enthusiast, or a &quot;main&quot; camera for the mainstream user, this one's hard to beat.For the record, I have no relationship with any company or person in the industry.
Bought them in Feb, 2007 and then one ear piece quit about 3 days ago. In fact, they were working fine one day, then nothing the next day. I was sure it was my mp3 player, but it was not.All things considered, I really liked them. Good sound. Maybe I just need to plan on buying a set every year. My Sony's lasted about a year before the rubber started coming apart.I will probably by a new pair of the VMods today.
This product is really good. I am a DJ and I wanted to get one but I didnt have enough money to buy this. My friend told that me that he got it and was really good. when he brought it over i tried it out and it was really good. Visioneer Parallel Adapter For Strobe &amp; Strobe Pro was really good. It work well and didnt let me down. It did everything that it was supposed to. I was really happy when I used it. I think that if you need a Parallel Adapter For a Strobe light &amp; Strobe light Pro you should by this product.
No crashes yet. Nothing lost. Very light and has handled some roughing up in my bookbag. comes with a small usb wire.I think I can safely say, I trust Western Digitals' passport.
Someone said it has better graphics than the TV... um... no. But it's a nice size screen for travel or to play while sitting in bed even. I like smaller screens for games over big ones because I get motion sickness. This is a good size.
This little baby does just what is claimed. Simple and effective.
Great Adapter but the software it comes with is a trial so u have to get a good one. I would suggest BlueSoliel. Good Product though.
The Epson 2450 is a great scanner for the money. It can handle photo scans, OCR, and transparencies with fine speed and quality. Many of the reviews here (as well as the technical information) should satisfy your curiosity about how well it performs, so I thought I might point out a few shortcomings I have experienced, as these might be more informative than general praise.The scanner itself:I wish there were a dust guard built in on the sides. Unlike higher-end flatbeds (or even some cheaper scanners) there is a significant gap between the top and the glass, and this has allowed extra dust to get in there during many a transparency scan. Other than that, I have no real complaints,The included software:Silverfast is a bit of a pain to use unless you are willing to commit a significant amount of time to getting things right. TWAIN works well enough for most applications.Also, as of two weeks ago, there was STILL no Max OSX software bundle included with these as standard equipment. That means that you have to run Elements and Silverfast in Classic (OS 9) mode or download TWAIN for OSX and use it with Photoshop, if you are lucky enough to own that.Finally, at least with TWAIN, the transparency scans were often REALLY off. If you use full-auto mode, black-and-white negatives are almost always read (on my computer, at least) as color positive film. Not a huge problem to correct with a decent photo editing program, but still a pain. Also, in both the auto and manual modes, TWAIN often fuses adjacent negatives together for no apparent reason (though it's sometimes because the gap between them is a tiny bit 'dirty'). Underexposed negatives are sometimes cut altogether and do not get scanned in either Auto or Manual mode. Finally, with MANY negatives I have scanned in, including 35mm's and 4x5's placed into the PROVIDED holders, the program just decides that the vertical or horizontal sides of the pictures are superfluous information and should be cut, resulting in a lot of clipping. This is just plain stupid and really inexcusable, unlike, say, the fusing problem, which makes sense but which should have some sort of manual override option (like 'cleave'). Actually, that omission makes both of these mistakes rather inexcusable.I would be a lot more annoyed with the shortcomings of the provided software if I did not have Photoshop, as many of its bungles would then be insurmountable.Other than that...This really IS a good scanner for a good price. If you're poking around for one in this price range, look no further. You really can't improve on this unless you are willing to drop significantly more money and/or buy a separate transparency scanner. I recommend it with few reservations.
I have read others in forums talking about problem A2's and having to return several to get a good one. Perhaps I was lucky but mine has been perfect right out of the box. Even my wife who thinks I am crazy to buy so many digital cameras agrees that the photos from this one are fantastic. As I am getting older the anti-shake feature is a real bonus. I traded in a Sony 828 on the A2. The Sony was a good camera, nothing really wrong except a little purple fringe under certain circumstances. None of that on my A2. I couldn't be more satisfied.
Very generous amounts of everything that I needed to do a very professional installation of a Boss Sub. Very heavy guage and high quality wire and componets. This was a bargan for both the materials supplied and the time I saved by being provided all necessary parts.
I own a Dell XPS 435 (or XPS 9000) which requires a pure sine wave battery backup. This fits the bill. This unit gives me more than the 3 minutes of run time I need to back things up.It is a bit larger than other units, but none of the others generate the pure sine wave output my computer requires. Packaging was good and as always delivery was on time from Amazon.
When I bought this item I thought I was buying a high quality PSU. It really looked very impressive. Huge fan, cable management, etc.When I installed it on my PC, I saw that the fan wasn't moving when my machine started. Actually, it was overheating my PC; if I touched the back of my PC I could notice it was very hot. Contacted Thermaltake service support and they replied that the fan should start moving at the moment the PC is turned on. I returned this item to Amazon.I expected a full refund as there is no way this could be the customer's fault. It was just damaged when arrived to me. Also, it might have caused severe damage on my motherboard, CPU, etc, because of the overheating. You just don't think an over $100 PSU could be damaged when arrived. Although, I didn't receive a full refund of my money.My PC now has an under $30 PSU working very well.This was a very disappointing experience. Don't recommend this item at all and now I've some doubts on Amazon's product guarantees.
I recently installed a DVD drive in my HP Pavilion computer to augment the existing CD drive. These discs were my first trial with DVD burning. They work perfectly, and for some odd reason my drive insists on burning them at 18 X speed which still seems to work well. I'll definitely buy this brand again. I find that when you find discs that your drive "likes", it's best to stick with them. My CD drive loves TDK discs. Go figure.
Like everyone else, I had problems setting the expander up. The instructions are so poor. Thanks to the notes from previous reviewer that I got the unit working. However, found this on linksys.com knowledge database searching "WRE54G speed":"The Range Expander will reduce the transmit rate to approximately half of the original source data rate transmission.For example, when the WRE54G detects a 54 Mbps connection with a WAP54G, WRT54G or WRT54GS, it will relay approximately half of the transmission rate to the wireless clients that are connected to it. In this case, the wireless client will connect at a speed of approximately 22 Mbps."Oh well, the unit is going back. This performance degradation is unacceptable.
This review is more about SLR's in general than this specific camera but this is the camera i purchased so this is where my review goes...I bought this camera while station in afghanistan, i was very excited, with thoughts of someday seeing my photos in magazines, then i started messing with the camera...i played with it for a few days maybe a week, then placed it back in the hard case i purchased for it and there it sat for over two years until my mom decided she was going to try her luck with an SLR. the reasons this camera was not used are listed below:1. I was very intimidated by this cameras price . With the lens i purchased i had over 1200 strapped around my neck, the few times i had it out i always felt like the strap was going to come undone and the camera was going to go crashing to the ground! this never happened but it was a fear i could not shake.2. I was very intimidated by this cameras complexity. I bought the idiots guide to SLR's and all of that and just never really figured it out, i guess i wasnt willing to put the time needed to "master" this camera into it.Since then I have only owned point and shoot, but with a trip to Egypt planned i decided to make the plunge and buy a "high zoom" Sony camera, i went with the HX1. it seems to be much less complicated, plus have many of the benifits of a SLR, we shall see once it arrives (I am stationed back over here again, this time Iraq)
I paid for overnight shipping the package was not received overnight. I would like a return in shipping cost.
I bought this to use with my Olympus digital 10-year-old dinosaur of a camera (it still takes superb pics) because the original cord wasn't long enough. This was exactly what I needed. The camera's original cord is a serial port, which this works with perfectly. It's basically an extension cord on my desk. The price is just great. I couldn't live without it.
This lens is phenomenal. If you ever take pictures inside, you want this lens. If you ever take landscape shots, you want this lens.I often take shots in restaurants and bars and what not, and this lens has quickly replaced my 35mm 1.4L as my go-to low-light lens. The 35 is very fast and the viewfinder is bright, but once light is too dim for auto-focus, the versatility of the 35 goes out the window. Instead of getting blurry shots, I just set the 10-22mm to focus on infinity, and, since it's so wide, everything is simply in focus (even wide open). The same is true of outdoor night shots. Landscape shots look great, especially if you can get close enough to certain subjects to have them distort (ie, trees).All in all, if I could only have two lenses for an APS-C sensor camera, with money as no object, they would be the Sigma 18-200mm OS and this Canon 10-22mm. I would pay big bucks for a faster version of this lens.
I actually have the 2" and it is by far the best curiling iron I have ever used. My hair is the type that has always been hard to curl even with a "gallon" of hairspray, it just would never hold. (I have long/thick hair) I barely put any hairspray on and my curls were awesome loose curls. I plan on getting the 1 1/4" inch one also for some tighter curls.You know how the skinny ends of your hair you usually have to use your fingers to wrap the hair around because it will slide right through? That didnt happen with this. No matter how skinny the ends of my hair were or how skinny a section of hair I did, the curling iron gripped the hair right to the very end so I never had crappy looking ends or burned my fingers wrapping it around.I have nothing negative to say about this curling iron at all.
If you are using a Comcast cable box, forget this product. It doesn't work.
Great product for professionals and amateurs alike. Easy to adapt and use. Natural feel. I'm an excellent pencil sketcher but have never had much experience with paints. In a manner of days, I was able to adapt to painting over my black n white sketches! A must for any art enthusiast.
I have an obsession for headphones, constantly trying out any new ones on the market. These headphones are astonishing for the clarity and accuracy of tone; the bass in an "in ear" headphone is astonishing.I highly recommend them.I can also highly recommend the shipper, which performed as promised.
After reading and researching the huge selection of joysticks and joystick combos I settled on this one because of the 'twist' feature that it has and the great price. The stick moves very smoothly and has a large footprint so it's very stable and won't move or flip over when you're fully in the game and the action gets intense! It has 12 programmable buttons and comes with Logitech's software (Profiler). Here is where Logitech starts losing points with me. First, they were never well known for being very good at explaining their equipments software, (I have several other Logitech devices), and it's no different with this 'Profiler software'. It was very time consuming and frustrating to try and understand how/when I would use the Profiler and in the end, I just threw it out. The directions suck and so does their so-called help option. Fortunately, all the games have 'profiling' software and explain very clearly how to use it. I presently spend my time split between YS Flight and Aces High, (both are free flight Sims), which are great games and I strongly recommend them for the beginner and even the intermediates out there. But I just got my new game, the 14gig "FSX Gold" by Microsoft and I'll be loading, playing and reviewing that in the near future. So as far as the Logitech Extreme 3D goes, I think this was a great choice and recommend it to anyone. The real hard core gamers/fliers that gave this a relatively poor review confound me because if I were into gaming as much as they were, I would have an entire rig, (Yolk or Stick, Rudder pedals, and Thrust controls). So I don't know why they would be messing with sticks under $40.00 anyway. I'm an RC plane pilot/builder and I flew a Cessna many years ago when I was 14, (My father let me fly it after he got it up and then he would land it), to a very limited degree and I'm 54 now. My point is that I have enough experience to know the value of a rudder, (the twist option's default action), and the other sticks didn't have that. Now if I could have afforded it I would have gone with the 'big rigs' but the money wasn't there for those.
I purchased these to install into the ceilings of a church that was being remodeled. These speakers outperformed anything in this price range and with the directional tweeters the sound can be targeted to sound as though it is coming from somewhere else, with a decent understanding of how to install speakers and the loads the lines are capable of these speakers cannot be beat in the price/quality area.
This product seems to provide good protection and permits you to clearly see the screen, when lit. The case is of a "condura" like material with the plastic, covering the screen, clear and slightly flexible. The case provides easy access to all the buttons and inputs. To the rear of the case are two loops which accomodates the armband or your belt, of your choice.Cons: None
my comment is simple,this item is amazing but the specs is a lie.the format is widescreen 16.9 that it plays a dvd widescreen format. we all know that this item has a small screen and if you play dvd w/ widescreen format it will play in a narrow horizontal way, you will not be happy about it.I called the customer service about it, they gave me manual to learn. I adjusted it, still did not work..if you want to watch a dvd rent a full screen version that is very hard to find.
Not as powerful or as well built as the original one from Apple but it gets the job done.Letting you battery die may require you to give the adapter a few minutes to get you back up and running.That would be the one and only drawback. Mine stays relatively cool at all time. No complaint on that side.
Though I love Amazon I am glad I bought this at bricks and mortar at well over $20.00 cheaper -- and no wonder! And I am lad I did not buy it (as one reviewer did) at a flea market. This made it so much easier to return.Sony should label this product: `Not compatible with reasonable consumer demands.' Indeed, they just confirmed it will not play home made CDs but is programed to only play commercially produced CDs. Back to the store!Aside from that it is FAR too complicated and is infested with itty-bitty unreadable buttons and switches and dials front, left, top, and even back. Pulese! Give us a break! Get out your magnifying class and turn up the lights! Too bad. The lighted time screen is wonderful. But, when it comes to operation I do not need a new career and would appreciate a playback device at least as good as my several year old earlier Sony model and as good as the five other devices in my home that play all my CDs. And the lack of battery backup is also irritating. It's not 1996 any more.Aside from that the gushy and confected positive reviews leave the smell of PR spin in my nostrils. If you don't care about compatibility and can read itty-bitty print from five different angles in dim light, and if you care little about trying to scramble for a tucked-away volume dial in the dark, or love static like a hot wire through your tired head, then this may be the PERFECT product for you.
I bought this printer for my wife when she got in to business school and she has already given it a thorough work out. First off, the unit is quite compact. We replaced an older,slower LaserJet 600 series all-in one and it takes up less of our desktop. Speed is quite adequate for printing school papers. The built-in fax feature comes in very handy for people with limited desktop space. The copy function is quite adequate. We have not used the scanning function, so I cannot comment on how it stacks up to stand alone models.
This is a really good deal, you get more than you pay for. First off, the whole thing looks awesome. It's glossy black on the outside, which makes it a fingerprint magnet but they include a cloth to clean it. I usually just lay that on my keyboard before I close the lid for whenever I need it. There are things missing from the picture up there that you actually get, like the built-in webcam and the extra headphone jack.Like the other guy said, it does get warm to the point where it makes your lap uncomfortable. Also, there's this Broadcom software installed that conflicts with HP's Wireless Assistant; my wifi wouldn't work until I uninstalled it.This laptop is very light, but my last laptop was 8 pounds so I might be crazy. Battery life is about 2 hours when running Vista's power saver mode, which disables some cool Aero effects by the way. There's a new option called 'Sleep', which combines the speed of returning from Standby with the little power consumption of Hibernate. It's really good, whenever you close the lid it moves everything into the RAM and goes into a low-power mode. I like it much more than Hibernate.There's nothing wrong with this laptop itself, most of the problems people have will come from dealing with Vista. I plan on getting 2GB of RAM because the 1GB isn't cutting it. The User Account Control notifications (think Mac ads) are kinda annoying, but it's supposedly protecting me so I don't really mind. Also, there are some videocard glitches, especially when it wakes up standby or sleep that are corrected by updating your drivers. I would recommend updating this driver through device manager because HP's driver update is old.
I just received the locks and am soooo disappointed that the iPod lock doesn't work with the iPhone 3G as they claim on the specifications sheet. The notebook lock works fine so far (I just got it) and only had to use the spacers so it would fit snugly onto my netbook. When I tried to tell Targus that their information was wrong, all the supervisor could tell me was, "Sorry, we can't promise you anything but I'll tell the corporate office." She said the only thing I could do was return the product (both locks) on my own dime and get a refund. It would cost me more for the shipping of the product than the product is worth! I told her that I didn't have a problem with the notebook lock, it was the wrong information on their spec. sheet about the iPod lock that I have an issue with. She kept telling me that I can return the entire product.If you really want a notebook lock, just get the notebook cable and forget about the iPod lock. BUT know that customer service with Targus is HORRIBLE! I would recommend trying a company that has better customer service practices!
I got one as a gift for Christmas and I love it. The one that I have is LL Bean branded, but it is still the same product. The LED light is bright enough so that you can see things on the far side of the room. I use the light late at night when I am reading. Easily bright enought to read with. I am looking forward to taking it camping and fishing.
Whether it's CD-Rs, audio cassettes,mini-discs, Maxell rules. Never had any issues with any of their recordable audio media. A trusted name always. I have a home studio, I multitrack to their high bias cassettes using a Tascam 488 mkII and mixdown to their CD-Rs, using a stand alone Phillips CD recorder with great results.
This is a pretty good purchase if you want something cheap, reliable, with decent sound quality. There are few wrap-around headphones out there when I was shopping for them - this set had the buds-in-ear AND volume control on the cord. They look good and have been pretty durable over the past 6 months. I use them to go to the gym with. Only complaint is that when lying down on my back, the plastic band gets pushed up and earbuds are removed from my ears but this is a very minor issue. Otherwise, great product.
This is no reflection on Amazon, but I was disappointed in the overall quality of the Merlin 10X50 binoculars which I received today and immediately returned. The rubber eyepieces are not user friendly for either eyeglass wearers or non-eyeglass wearers. The neoprene material feels cheap at best. The image is far brighter in my Nikon Action 10x50 $100 binoculars which are porro prism type and not the expensive roof prisms of this supposedly superior design. Eye relief is difficult and you must stay away from the eyepiece rubber in order to receive full image size or the image vignettes. Steiner does make quality products, but you must exceed the entry level pricing three- fold before they become outstanding! The snap click objective lens cap retention system is time consuming during use. Overall I am disappointed. Amazon has a great return policy and they do a fine marketing job and always deliver their items as promised and with great E-mail response. Ted Bates
My camera had not had a cover for a long time, lost it a couple years ago. This was ordered using just the specifics on the camera and it fits beautifully!
I was happy with these headphones for over a year (beyond the 1 year warranty, surprise, surprise), and I took very good care of them. However, after the initial year the left earcup fell off the headband because it is only connected by 3 small plastic pins, of which, all 3 had cleanly split apart and practically disintegrated. Bose refused to replace the cheap plastic part and instead insisted that I pay $60 to completely replace the headphones since (they claimed) that was cheaper then them mailing me an extra small plastic part to snap the earcup back onto the headband.Buy a competitor's product, not bose. While bose sound quality is quite good, they used cheap plastic that they don't stand behind. Very disappointing and a waste of money. I'd expect that some of the most expensive speakers/headphones on the market would be high quality with a quality company that stands behind their work. Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way that this wasn't the case.
This product didn't make a difference in the volume control on my television!
This has made every day Christmas for my Mom & Dad who live in Arizona. They wait every day to see what the family has sent. The pics come through beautifully. I wish it had a black ink option for the other e-mails, though. It uses a lot of ink, but the folks don't seem to mind.
Firstly I want to start off by saying that I am not one of those people who hate on Bose no matter what they make, even if they are good. I love Bose products; the QC is a great line of active noise canceling headphones, but these IE headphones....??? they cant compare to the shine that their other headphones illuminate. I don't think these headphones are terrible, I just think they are WAY overpriced. I think it should have fallen below $60, but I know, they might run out of ad $$$.Now to begin the review, what you see is NOT what you get. The design is top notch, and looks crazy cool. Although they are not the first ones to come up with that type of design, Samsung came up with one of these designs around 2001, but these look much slicker than the Samsung ones. The build of the IE is nothing less than great.Just because they are In Ear, does not mean they block noise as most in ear monitors do. They fall right in between in ear canals like the Etymotics ER6i and the Sennheiser CX 300. They feel very insecure on your ear; it feels like its going to fall off. Since they are just hanging there in your ears, there is a lot of open space which allow you to engage in conversations without having pull out your headphones.The silicone tips get lost very easily, that's why they provide you with the leather case, so USE IT!! The silicone tips also get dirty very easily if not put in the case while not in use. You don't have to worry too much about your ear wax getting stuck to it because it doesn't really go real deep inside you ear. Other accessories include the cable winder and different sizes of the silicone tips.I am used to getting a complete seal to enjoy bass response; these headphones surprised me with producing excellent bass response without the full seal. The bass is good but it empowers over the mids and highs. If you really love bass driven music but also want to enjoy the mids and the highs, Sennheiser's CX 300 is the way to go. The IE's reproduction accuracy of music is very poor, it exaggerates the bass and seems blurs out the other frequency ranges.I am used to having my volume on 30%, but these headphones require 53% to enjoy the full sound. The CX 300 works smarter and is very power efficient compared to the IE, which eats up your battery life faster.Overall they are better than the iPod stock buds (not to hate on them but their last revision was pretty impressive), but any headphones above $20 should be better than the stock (duh). Many people seem to worship these headphones, but I just hope the nominating reader has tested better cans than these.Let me propose my listmania of best value IEMs for under $100 bucks!
This thing is awesome. So awesome I bought two of them and probably get another if they ever put a satellite radio in them. It is rugged enough to take it almost everywhere and we do just that. Patio, out by our pool, all camping trips, to the garage, and just about anywhere we so desire. We love music and the Block Rocker provides us with great sound. We have a Bose IPOD docking station also but really use it only in our home and our motor coach. It does have a better and fuller sound but it also cost about three times as much. We have been using our first one for around a year and just recently have noticed a decline in battery life. Doesn't play as long on a full charge but we use this thing real close to daily and all day long. We spend our winters in the south and most of our neighbors have grown to enjoy it also.
Unlike my older Lexar 1gb Jump Drive, trying to plug it into a keyboard generates an error message claiming there is insufficient power. It does work when plugged directly into the back of a Mac Mini or a cinema display, however, though even then it seems much slower than the Lexar. Also, this makes it hard to see the flashing activity light.
Based on the reviews here at Amazon, I went to Best Buy today and bought a TomTom One for $199.00. I am SO impressed with the unit.Also, I have Sprint PCS and a Samsung A920 phone. I had no problem at all setting up the 30 day free subscription to TomTom Plus. Even though it doesn't specifically say that Sprint is supported, most blue-tooth phones that have the "phone-as-a-modem" feature using #777 will work. The trick is to setup your online account with TomTom first and click the "activate" button for your 30 days free. Then, connect using the TomTom Home software 2.0 (make sure you update the software first before you activate the plus service).Overall I am very impressed. Having had a Garmin V for years, this $199.00 unit blows everything away. I am SO glad I did NOT spend $600 on a Garmin unit.
I love the camera. It's easy to carry around and loaded with fun features. The camera slipped out of my hands and hit a tile floor during a family gathering. Now the viewing screen no longer works and the lens is forever stuck in the open/on position. I like the camera enough to replace it with another SD30 -- this time with a carrying case!
I like my jumpdrive except that it seems to take a while to save my projects. Other than that it is a great tool
After using this unit for several months, I am pretty happy with it. Call quality is second to none and I have owned several others in the past. I only have 2 real issues with the unit.1) there is no battery meter, and when this battery runs low, you have very little time to work with. When it goes, it goes fast.2) The ear hook and inverted cup that fits against your ear is not a very good fit at all. It stays in place, but it just isn't comfortable at all. If you are wearing this for hours at a time, the complete headset (comes with it) is a much better option, just bulkier.
I was so excited to get these headphones from all the great reviews I read. And I do enjoy them a great deal. They look great, the sound quality is superb, the wire only goes to one side, and they are extremely light. The slide design is very nice, except that it has to be adjusted back to the desired position every time they are put on my head. I have only had them for a couple weeks, so I am not fully sure of the quality yet, but I like how the wire that runs from earpiece to earpiece is wrapped in some kind of cord. The earpieces fit over my ears nicely, and the way they are shaped inside gives plenty of room.The three complaints I have, to make it 4 star, is the headband over the top is pretty rigid and narrow, so that can be a pain. I think I can get used to that though. The other problem is that there is no airflow around the pads, so they can get kind of hot. I noticed other reviews said the same thing. The third and most problem is that the earpad seems to push on a nerve ever so slightly where my jaw connects to my skull. It is light enough not to notice at first, but with extensive wear I get quite a pain in that area. Oddly enough, it only seems to be on the left side though, so I'm hoping it goes away with time. Maybe the pads will soften some (They are kind of hard now) and that should help. It would be better if the pads were wider to put pressure on a larger area, but obviously that can't change now.Overall, a great pair of headphones, but with some wearability issues. It didn't seem like anyone else had the same problem, but my coworker tried them and it did the same thing for him. We'll see...
I bought this to use with my 500GB Western Digital Passport HDD. As others have stated, the case is a bit too roomy for this drive. If you put it in the case and shake it, you can tell that the HDD is moving around inside. Although I didn't expect a perfect fit, the case is a lot bigger than I thought it would be. Still, it was inexpensive, and should provide enough protection when I wish to carry the HDD with me while traveling.*UPDATE*I purchased the Case Logic Neoprene LHDC-1 Case, which is a soft sleeve. Basically I put the HDD into the soft sleeve, and then put that into this case. It's not a PERFECT fit, but it still fits nicely. The HDD is no longer moving around inside of the case, and there is now the added protection/cushioning from the sleeve. The sleeve is only $10, and I strongly suggest that you purchase it to use in conjunction with the larger hard case.
I've tested the TU-PS2 with a Dell Vostro 200 and can confirm that it *doesn't* work, despite of what a previous reviewer found. If you plug the TU-PS2 into a Dell Vostro 200 and connect a PS2 keyboard, every keystroke gets multiplied 5 times, there's clearly something wrong with this converter.I've also tested the TU-PS2 (independently of the test above) with a KVM switch, an IOGEAR KVM2Kit, in which case it doesn't even work with a plain vanilla HP laptop with Windows XP installed.Conclusion: The TRENDnet TU-PS2 works with less hardware than a cheap noname $5 USB/PS2 converter you can order from various places. Definitely not worth to pay $15.
I bought the product connected it and was good to go in a matter of seconds. I have only had the product for about a month. The product works as expected. I did some speed tests with multiple computers downloading data and the modem handles everything that my router can send its way. I will probably need to upgrade my router to fully appreciate the Motorola Surfboard's potential.
Seriously? It's wire. The smaller the gauge number the better. It has a stripe on one lead so you know positve from negative. I bought 100ft. I needed 90% of that for a 5.1 surround system.
I purchased because of the good feedback. I can add that this mini tripod is very well made. Legs are 3 1/8" long & extend another 2". Top of the legs to the head is about 3 7/8". The neck extends another 1 7/8". The head swivels Left to right and it tightens in place. Bottom of center rod has a suction cup & bottom of legs have rubber feet. Will hold all point n' shoot cameras. Long lenses on SLR's will make top heavy. Great for using the self timer. Fun for setting up mini HD cams on table.Only con is the head is a screw top. Would be faster with a quick release head.Other then that the Slik mini tripod should be in everybody's camera bag.I would recommend this to any & all.
The Netgear tv box (eva8000 is the official name) had buggy software when I installed it last week. This weekend I saw there was an update to their software and I updated. After this update we were able to get almost flawless performance from the box on youtube (i.e. the sound was not constantly dropping out). The software, remote and response time are all excellent. The product is not apple-like in its ease of use, but then again apple does not let you watch youtube on your tv. The Netgear box is much more ambitious than the apple box and therefore not as easy to use. But with the software update Netgear has a very good product.As a reminder, the Netgear box operates wireless or wired and can:access youtube (I have checked it out extensively and it is very very good);play internet radio (fooled around a bit here and works great);get weather forecast for your area (works well);play any song or playlist from your music collection (works well);play itunes (though supposedly with an annoying delay - I don't buy itunes so did not check this out);play video (including full HD) stored on your computer (have not tried this yet);record and playback tv (requires you to have a tv tuner on your pc, which I do not have);view pictures stored on your hard drive (have not checked this extensively yet but so far so good);a few more things I have forgotten to mention.This feature set is much more open (i.e. plays many many more quality levels and formats for music and video) and extensive than the apple tv product.The software is very good. For example it is possible to watch a youtube video, scroll out to your music collection and pick a song to play, all while the youtube video is playing. If you choose a song to listen to the eva8000 will ask if you want to keep watching the youtube video while you are listening to the song.The remote has everything well laid out. It would be nice to give the eva8000 an option to plug in a regular keyboard in order to make it easier to search for youtube videos or play music. Or, to have the option to have a high end remote with an lcd screen and qwerty keyboard or scroll wheel.I think the youtube option alone justifies more than half of the [...] price. Our family (Mom, Dad, and 10, 8 and 2 year old girls) was able to find youtube videos that kept everyone entertained. Always good to have something that will keep the whole family in the same activity in the same room.
I bought this power supply for my office and it worked perfectly for about a 1 1/2 years and then it started to beep say battery was bad. I didn't know but APC has a pretty good RMA system. Unfortunately, I found that out after I bought replacement battery. Oh well, next time i'll check up on warranty on my products.
This review applies to the Buslink 2.0 CD-RW which is no longer available, so I can't write a review for it. the UII appears to be a newer version. You can take this review with a grain of salt for that reason, but I know I will never buy a Buslink product again.I bought this one for about $90 at Compusa. I got it up and running pretty easily, but it stopped recognizing media when inserted after a couple of days. I returned it to Buslink after a couple of months (in the meantime, life being busy, I had simply continued to use my zip drive for back up and just did without burning cds for other reasons.) They supposedly fixed it, but I was still extremely busy when i got it back and didn't try to hook it up for about 4 months. When I finally did, the media door wouldn't open. Yes, I admit it, in a fit of pique, I threw it down, had the satisfaction of ripping the housing off it, and trashed it.If I had all the time in the world, I suppose I could have sent it back AGAIN. Forget it. I am in the market for a new one, and this time I will look for reviews.
I bought it and it was sooo much cheaper than buying it from apple. I paid $39.39 on amazon. It appears to have gone up.AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod touch and iPod classicIt worked fine which was great because i ordered it at the last minute! Delivery was quick!
I have used several Lowepro camera cases in the past and I was looking for a protective case for my Canon EF 70-300 mm IS lens, so I bought this case. Unfortunately, the case is too big for that lens, probably because I don't have a lens hood. Otherwise, the case is excellent. It has a nice thick layer of padding and is very sturdy and I would say that the case is a pretty good value. Your lenses are definitely very safe in it! The case is Made in China.
Well I gotta say I have had my fair share of head phones and these take the cake on acoustic and bass in regards to my music/movies/anime that I love watching.Couple of the downsides is the cord is so short about (2-3 feet roughly) If you don't have a speaker system console to hook them into(otherwise have your tower next to your monitor) it's gonna be a little rough on the neck. Aside from that you need a battery for the amplifier and you gotta remember to switch off the amp or when your done using them it'll eat your battery within a weeks time. I'm a simple person I like to plug and go but like my topic says the bass feed back is great and very crisp sound, worth a shot if you got the money. But aside from all that id say a 3 for versatility and use.
My wife and I have been using Presto pressure cookers for years. When a handle recently broke on our old 6-Qt cooker, we didn't hesitate to replace it with another Presto. Presto has always provided excellent results for us.
I have a Nikon D50 and I enjoyed using these filters with the kit lens (18-55mm). You can get very upclose and personal with flowers and still life, I've used them individually and all together. The filters come in a black hard button over case lined in red felt with three dividers for the individual filters. The quality is very exceptional and the construction is great. I highly recommend filters!
I just opened my new SD800, its physical quality is really poor. The button to click the pictures is loose. When I thought of inserting the battery, its cover seems to be very cheap and I thought "I better be careful, it can break anytime and I wont be able to return it too".Can you tell me if its same with your SD800?Weired (little loose) shot buttonVery poor cover for batteryI was disappointed with these so, did not even try to see the picture quality and other features (which I think should be good)
Unfortunately, the magenta Cannon ink cartridge was the wrong one for our printer. I mailed the cartridgeback 2 weeks ago and no response on receiving the cartridge for an exchange. I would like a response or creditmy account for the wrong cartridge and I'll go elsewhere for the correct magenta ink cartridge.
Love it transport your gear safely and securely.Easy to access room for extra lenses manuals and straps for the tri-pod
Love the autofocus. Huge improvement over my older unit and this is one of their mid priced units and dated at that. Got it at a great price too. Happy camper.
Hey It Works!For $30 what can you expect?It sounds OK!
This review will be short and sweet. I used this for one of the first times today at an outdoor swim meet. I was using a Nikon D200 with the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. I used the same camera/lens last summer, but without the teleconverter. Today, the teleconverter allowed me to get great close up shots of the swimmers. The quality of the pictures was every bit as nice as the pictures I took last summer without the teleconverter. If you've got the right lens and you want more zoom, I highly recommend the TC-20E II teleconverter.
The thing worked relatively well for about 6 months but it will no longer play DVDs. Audio CDs and CD-Rs of MP3s still work. From the beginning it had a one-second freeze in the display once or twice per movie. The default display is far too bright, making it difficult to even see the menu selections on some DVDs. You can adjust the brightness, but it resets with the next movie.I called APEX Customer Service and they suggested using a DVD lens cleaner or I could send it in for repair with a [$] labor charge.
I've been using these cables to connect my PS3 to my 1080p plasma for a couple months now with no problems. The picture quality is crystal clear and the price is more than competitive.
The good thing about this hard case is that it'll protect the handheld. Those who are left-handed will have no problems, but us right-handed will find it very unconfortable. Since it does not fully open,(the picture above that displays as open as it can be) the case will be in your way to hold it. An other thing that I didn't like was that in order to retrive the expansion cards held in the hard case, you have to take off first the handled in order to be able to get the cards.I wouldn't recommend this hard case if you are right handed
Well first off I have been using a pair of ear buds for the apple shuffle for about 2 years and they still work, but by no means great. I also use when in my room a pair or Sennheizer HD 280 pro (good headphones). I put the mada phones in my computer tried them with varying genres and equalizers, they sounded pretty dam good, but then I tried them with my phone sony Walkman 810i and it has a special equalizer balled mega bass(its triad marked) and the base extreamly intense with no distortions what so ever, I think the center of my head was shaking almost or something, very good sounding all around I wish I had that EQ preset on my computer.Anyway I have only had the phones for a few hours but so far they are working excellent, I am about to take them to the gym.Hopefully they will last a long time also.GREAT VALUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We usually use the 50 pack of these and have never had a problem with bad disks. Thought it was a good idea to get the bigger package... WRONG. Not one good disk in the pack. Very disappointed
product came fast, on time. exactly what i wanted. the product works. couldnt/wouldnt ask for more
I bought these to keep in touch with another RV on the road in Mexico where I can get away with using them on land. They have better range than that of GMRS/FRS radios.
All cartridges especially HP ones run out of ink way too quickly. This particular cartridge seems to take it to another level. It is a little difficult to install but that is more a printer problem but there is guilt through association. I would look for a compatible cartridge if one exists.
I've been looking to replace my 1G iPod for a while, and since I am an avid digital photographer, I wanted something to use as photo storage. When the Gmini came out, I thought it had all of the features I wanted, at a reasonable price point - enough to make me switch. However, I was ultimately disappointed in this across the board.1. The interface is very clumsy - too many buttons, too many menus to navigate. Like another reviewer noted, the screen seems to be positioned for maximum scratching. It's bigger than an iPod, without a substantially bigger screen.2. The CF slot is very limiting, since I use a variety of media - SmartMedia, Memory Sticks, etc. So, I'd still need to carry around a laptop, if I was using multiple media types.3. The picture display was not too good - hard to see in bright daylight, and the images loaded very slowly.4. No case, no dock.I went back to my local BestBuy about 6 times - I think they thought I was casing the joint - but I didn't buy it, and boy, am I glad I waited. The iPod Photo is exactly what I wanted - and while it's more expensive - there is certainly much more bang for the buck.1. The 60 GB is $200 more, but you've got three times the storage size, a dock, a case and an interface to a TV or any display that runs off of an S-video connection.2. The interface is incredibly easy - nothing beats the Click-Wheel.3. For $35, the Belkin media transfer bridge allows me the freedom to use any form of media I want because it connects directly to the camera.4. Pictures loaded into the iPod through iTunes display instantaneously in near-true, brilliant color. Yes, yes - I know that I can't look at the shots I just transferred from a memory card, but since spend a lot of time cropping and color correcting, this doesn't seem particularly important to me. I also fully expect that there will be a third party app soon that will enable viewing downloads from cards fairly soon.5. Video - never on my list to begin with. Why would I want to watch video on such a tiny little screen? A nice feature, but one I don't see as particularly important.In short - the Gmini is a nice unit - a reasonable alternative if you don't want to spend the additional $$ for the iPod Photo.
I think it is so neat. it is easy to use and fun. My friends and i make auction movies of us shooting each other with paint balls. If you love to make movies than you would love Movie Blue. it also does not break as easy as a video camra. I drop it all the time and it dosent break. that is what me and my friends think about it
I agree with most of what other reviewers have said regarding this item. The sound quality is excellent. It is small and light. The battery life is terrific. I barely ever need to charge it, and I use it very frequently. I really love this MP3 player. There are two things I wanted to add to the discussion:1) CONTRARY TO THE OTHER REVIEWS THIS ITEM CAN BE SET UP TO USE AS A PORTABLE UMS STORAGE DEVICE!!! By this I mean that it will show up on windows as a removable hard drive IF you install specific firmware. This firmware can be found if you search around the internet for a while. It is REAL Iriver firmware, not a hack written by a third party. If you google around for "ums iriver 995 firmware" or something like that you should be able to find it. UMS (Universal Mass Storage, I believe) is the key word. Once you install the new firmware you may delete the Iriver software and simply place the music files on your mp3 player as if it is a hard disk. This brings me to my second point:2) The software you must install to use this item includes SPYWARE!!! For more information you should google for "iriver spyware". There is much discussion about this on various message boards. It is pretty easily deleted, but not so easily as it should be. (Simply going to "add/remove programs" is not sufficient.)This second thing is bad, but the spyware is easily removed, and other than this one feature I love this mp3 player. I think it is worth the trouble.
The docs that come with this thing are terrible, but the device is amazingly good for the price.[...] But with the bad docs, you have to have some geek in you to get this working properly. But wow, once you have it working it does everything it promises plus more (call forwarding, built-in voicemail and call recording). I'm saving a bunch of money by switching to skype for international long distance, and this device makes the switch pretty painless. I can still use my existing cordless phones. Sound quality with Skype over my DSL so far is crystal clear. If you get one, be sure to download the latest user manual PDF from D-Link's website!Update May 2010...Well I finally uninstalled this because it got flaky and would cause skype to crash a lot. I ended up buying the Ipevo wi-fi phone instead and love it.IPEVO S0-20 WiFi Phone for SkypeNo need to keep the computer on all the time now.
I bought two of these, happy to have found an over-the-head headphone with a volume control on the wire. Ear buds are always falling out of my ears.Well the sound quaity was very good, but after a tug on the wire when it got caught on the doorknob as I was going out the door, the right channel dropped out. Broken already! And it was not a hard tug. So I got my second pair, and the same thing happened in a week. It seems as if these headphones cannot withstand the slightest tug! When am I supposed to wear them? Only lying down, without moving? Two sets, dead in a month. Pity. I don't expect miracles for the good price, but they are for walking around, right?
Product a total joke as it is not a package of toner for a working printer. Toner leaked all over, nearly destroyed the printer and the cartiridge was worthless. Don't buy unless you like to waste money, ruin equipment and never work on deadline.
I bought these binoculars specifically because of the price. I wanted a cheap pair of binoculars I could have around the house if ever a random thing happened and I wanted to see far away.On arrival the first thing I noticed was how tiny they are! If you are familiar with Swiss cake rolls, they look pretty much exactly like that and the same size too. I can fit them entirely in one hand. Not nessesarily a bad thing, just surprisinging.The second unfortunate thing I noticed after playing around with them was that one eyepiece did not work a swell as the other. While viewing objects the left monocular is blurry compared to the right. I turned them over and looked though the same modular with the other eye to make sure it wasn't just my eyes. If I close my right eye the field of view is not clear. However it is fairly unnoticeable when viewing through both eyes. It seems my right eye can compensate for my left eyes bluriness and it's not too bothersome.So for 12 bucks I can deal with the somewhat blurry left monocular. They feel very sturdy in your hands and look well made, minus the very thin cheap string they give you for putting it around your neck.
got this cd player and hooked it up and the thing could not read any disc very disappionted with it.!!!! sent it back for a refund.
We purchased this camera for my sister for last Christmas. It was her first digital camera. She loves it and learned to use it so quickly and easily. She likes the pictures it takes. She has had no problems with it so far.
Bought this item because it was highly rated in Consumersearch. Used the binoculars less than 10 times and was removing the eyepiece cap and the right eyecup came off (this happened yesterday). Tried to reattach it but could not. These binoculars reportedly have a good warranty, so am hoping that when I contact Nikon I will be able upgrade this review. Prior to the eyecup problem, I was satisfied with the product.
This was my second time that I ordered the overhead monitors. First time was a wrong order because I wanted a built in dvd player with the monitor and I ordered one without the dvd player. Then I reordered this monitor with the dvd player. Both dvds' product condition showed up as old or recondition. They both looked like someone tried to install them but decided to return them afterward. Furthermore, I'm quite disappointed with the item. I couldn't install it because it did not come with a good hardware (bracket). The bracket would not fit in any or my cars. I thought the bracket suppost to be universal. Since I had already returned the first overhead monitor, I did not return this one because I got tire of running around in and out of the post office and the paper work.
We recently went on a trip to Turkey and Greece and took 2 of these cards for our week long trip to use in our Coolpix 5700. It was great. I used the quality setting such that I could get just over 200 pictures per card. Each night I'd scan through our pictures, delete the blurry ones and be ready for the next day. I'm quite pleased with this card - didn't have any troubles whatsoever. Since the trip we've deleted the photos and moved them to cds and are busy making new pictures.
I the iM3C primarily while traveling. It fits nicely in a backpack and the sound is better than what you would expect for the size. It runs on AC or DC current, which is nice for those remote areas where you want more than the tiney sound of smaller systems. A couple of weeks ago I used it at a beach campfire and it was great. If you don't need to fill a large area with music, you can't go wrong. The remote leaves a bit to be desired (the base does not respond well to the remote), but otherwise I have no complaints and recommend it.
It works great and a great buy at the price!
I have to admit that Tivo has made my television viewing habits different. Although Tivo could improve in some areas, it's still quite enjoyable and remarkable.I will not explain what Tivo does or what it is. I believe you can get that from the product description provided by amazon.com. Instead I will briefly tell you what I like most and what I like least about Tivo.HERE IS WHAT I LIKE AND YOU WILL TOO....Season Pass Manager- With this cool feature you can record every episode of your favorite program regardless on what channel it is playing on. The best part is you don't have to search for it, since Tivo does it for you. Of course this does not come free; you have to be a Tivo subscriber for around $12 a month. For example, I like to watch "Will and Grace" and at the end of the work day all the episodes that aired that day from all five channels that air it are recorded in one folder for me to view. Best part no repeats of the same episode.Music, Photos. And More- Okay, you have to connect your Tivo box to an internet connection, but if you do you will enjoy your Tivo much more than having it connected to your phone line. With my internet connected to my Tivo Box I can listen to thousands of radio stations on my Tivo and best part is most of them, if not all are commercial free. And I'm almost sure you will find something you will enjoy. You can also view pictures that are saved on your computer on your television. With yahoo weather you can view the weather for the next few days and also see traffic in your area. There are many cool features in the category, but the one I use most is music and Yahoo weather and traffic.HERE IS WHAT I DON'T LIKEOkay Tivo is not perfect, but if it was we would be in heaven..Well one of the things I hate most about Tivo is the channel changing takes likes 3 seconds. I understand that Tivo is suppose to stop you from channel surfing but at times you will need or like to change the channel and it's horrible. I like to watch the news and for me to change from CNN to Fox News, to MSNBC it will have taken me like 10 seconds to have changed all three channels. Yeah&iexcl; it's really annoying, so if you are going to channel surf, Tivo is not the product for you.Another thing I hate about Tivo is you can not tell just how much recording time you have left. I know, one would think that would be one of the most important features, but its not there. You have to calculate it yourself, but it becomes difficult because if you have programs recorded at Best quality it tends to use more disk space than low quality and I have a hard time remembering what my Tivo saved as poor and high quality. Anyway, I really hate that about my Tivo&iexcl;Kand one would think that they would implement such a change soon.There a few more things I like and don't like, but they are minor. Over all I am happy with my Tivo. I have not had the problem with my Tivo like many other people have about having their Tivo locking up. I can understand their frustration because Tivo can take up to 10 minutes to boot up, which can be very annoying.Good luck in whatever your choice may be in this product.
These products look nice and seem to have a lot of features and they make you all kinds of promises about how accurate they are and how the maps are updated every two years. Don't believe a word of it. These things are junk and Magellan will leave you high and dry. The routing is a joke. I've wasted so much time following these directions only to find out there was a much easier, quicker way. It's taken me in a complete circle for no apparent reason. That, of course, is when the machine actually functions. I've been in the middle of a route and the thing just freezes up and, after you finally notice it's frozen and you're probably way off route, you have to completely reset/reboot the machine.I had the traffic service for a while too. Again, what a joke. We had a major freeway completely shut down and under construction for over two years and this thing tried to route me to that expressway every time I went somewhere. I called Magellan who told me to call Navteq who finally updated their software AFTER the freeway was reopened. What a waste of money.Oh, and if you expect any kind of customer service, forget it. Magellan will very politely tell you you're screwed. Map updates every two years? Sure, if you buy a new machine because the one you own has been discontinued, along with whatever mapping software contract that supported it. That's happened to me twice so far. Oh, but if you trade your $300.00+ machine in, they'll give you $50.00 towards a new $300.00 machine and then try to sell your traded-in machine for $150.00 to some other sap.Don't waste your money or time on any magellan product. Magellan isn't even in the top 35 in the latest Consumer Reports ratings. Garmin dominates followed by Tom Tom. There's a reason they're slightly more expensive than magellan. You may save a few dollars on a magellan GPS but what good is a GPS that can't navigate and has outdated maps and freezes up all the time? I have to think a lot of these positive reviews are from people who have never owned a GPS before and are too distracted by all the flashy superfluous features to realize how bad the core functions are. Have you seen that Allstate Insurance commercial in which Dean Winters pretends to be a GPS and causes the driver to make a wrong turn and crash? That's most likely a Magellan GPS he's pretending to be.Bottom line: Listen to the bad reviews. Listen to the warnings. Listen to Consumer Reports. DON'T BUY MAGELLAN!!!
This has been a good work performer for me. The energy-saving Duron stays at 550mhz most of the time, thus keeping the notebook cool, and doubles in speed whenever an application could benefit from it. The bundled softare is not too intrusive (like MS Works) and easy to remove. It's completely XP compatible, so it's very stable, boots and shuts down very quickly, and is easy to update and operate. The DVD drive does flawless DAE, which is an important feature to me. The Musicmatch utility program is surprisingly good at doing an automated conversion of cd's to mp3's with all the correct id3 tags, all in just a couple of keystrokes. The "bad" is that this is not a computer for gaming. The video is "integrated" so it's fine for 2d applications, but not for 3d gaming. The sound is the major disappointment in that the computer is incapable of playing any music (whether from mp3 or in a game) without stuttering. This is true even if I turn off every memory resident program: an expert told me that this occurs from a hardware conflict, but the chip is a combined modem and sound chip, and so they share an interrupt with no way to change this. In addition to this problem, the built in speakers sound lousy, and the volume scale is poorly designed, so a 'O' out of 16 is mute, but a '1' out of 16 is already fairly loud. Still, the computer has been otherwise a solid performer for eight months.
My order was processed promptly and I received product in a little over a week.
I bought this card 4 years ago, while using XP, and it performed reasonably well. Last week I upgraded to Windows 7, 64 bit, and upon loading Win onto a new hard drive, Win notified me that the card needs an updated driver. I went to Creative's web site and found what I thought was a DL button for a Win 7 driver, but the button merely took me back to Support's home page. So I tried leaving an email message notifying Creative about their messed up link to the download. What a runaround! Their site had me running in circles trying to leave them a message! I tried this on 2 separate PCs using two separate browsers, same result. These guys really don't care about their customers. I'll give them a few more weeks to get that DL button working, after that never another Soundblaster for me!
Beautiful filter it really meet my expectations i recomended A++++++ Hoya best filter ever superior quality A++++++ go with the Pros......Thanks!
Requires installation of bloated software on every Windows machine you want to transfer files too.Only works with a Windows machine.From the Manual (of which I couldn't copy and paste from because it is "copy protected") a note states "Tracks that have been digitally recorded on a Hi-MD device and then imported to SonicStage cannot be written to Audio CD." So if you hook up a digital mixer to the MD to record your band you are out of luck.Transfers to and from the computer often fail and corrupt your file. The Manual states "Tracks that have been recorded on a Hi-MD Walkman can be imported ... to SonicStage ... only once." So you're out of luck if there is a power outage while transferring that recording of your band's greatest live performance.From the Manual "Tracks transferred to the the MD ... from another computer cannot be transferred back to My Library on your computer." So god forbid if you actually use more then one computer to manage your the audio you record with this device.
this is an awesome stereo. everyone should have one. its great for the price. I definately recommend it.
I purchased the Sony Digital Voice Recorder (ICD-B25) eleven days ago. The first day I used it with minimal features. The high and low sensitivity settings, and the SP and LP features were adequate for that day's use. My second night, I went through more of the features and was pleasantly surprise at the ease of use and the practicality of the unit. By the fourth night, I was using the advance features like adding to a recording, dividing messages, indexing - to name a few. I have checked all the functions and they all work. The manual is easy to read and the functions are pretty logical to follow, hence, I was able to access a number of features without having to refer to the manual. THE VOR function works beautifully. The only function that was not included in the manual is the ability to upload messages to your computer. Of course, it can be done. THE SAD PART IS THAT I LOST IT ON THE 12TH DAY - ON MY WAY BACK HOME TO BARBADOS. The only negative I have about the unit and, of course, I have no proof but it does not seem as if it is built to last. The button that is used on many of the functions seems a little flimsy but certainly the unit is big on features. Another thing that is great about the unit - I changed batteries once in the 11 days. Five stars to Sony for this product. I MUST HAVE ANOTHER ONE RIGHT AWAY - should be at half-price but I doubt it. I hope it is found and returned to me but if not I will purchase another one.
Nothing fancy here.It does what it's supposed to and it does it well.Light weight, convenient, easy to use.That is all.
I purchased this CD player and was highly disappointed. I have an old minidisc player that I purchased 4 years ago and it was getting old. It was one of the MD players that didn't have 40 second anti skip protection. Thus, the reason why I was looking for a CD with 40 s protection. Anyway, when I listened to the quality of the CD player, I was very disappointed. I compared it to my old minidisc player and the MD player blew it away. My wife also agrees with me. I just found out that Amazon.com also sells MD portable players. Boy did I feel like an idiot. As a result, I am returning this poor quality player, and upgrading to a 40 s protection MD player. For those of you thinking about getting a portable CD player, the MD players blow them away.... big time! For those picky people that get chills whenever they hear high quality sounding music, Go for the portable MD players.Peace out!ej
I enjoy the handy side pouch for an extra battery. I love how handy and with an added lanyard I can hang it around my neck to free up my hands.
it is bigger that I expected but I do not care. good and cool idea and works well.
While there are certainly cheaper models available, you get what you pay for. I went to Best Buy with the intention of buy a $[money] laptop that met my minimum needs. However, after my wife adding her specifications of wanting a floppy drive and CD burner, I found the Toshiba 1415 as a best buy with a larger screen and a slightly faster CPU. Overall I have found the Satellite to meet and slightly exceed my expectations. My only gripe is finding out information about Wi-Fi from Toshiba is like pulling teeth. They would not even tell me the part number for the Wi-Fi Mini PCI card so I could order one without traveling to another state to have the card installed.However, with persistance I found on the web, any Orinoco Mini PCI card would work, and finally ended up ordering Toshiba part number PA2314P04. Toshiba calls it a "kit", but it is just the bare card with no drivers or installation instructions. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to install, and the card works as plug & play under Windows XP. The only thing I had to guess at is which plug to use for the white attenna wire, and which for the black wire.I also purchased the extended warrentee from best buy, since they told me the average life expectancy of a battery is a little over a year, and they cover the replacement of the battery under the warrentee. I am still torn as to whether it was really wise to spend $[money] of a warrentee on a $[money] laptop.Bill
I'm posting only initial impressions here since I just received this battery. (Note: see updates below initital review)I ordered the battery via Amazon.com from seller eznsmart. Paid $37 plus $1.99 for expedited shipping. The battery was ordered on August 22 and received on August 25 (shipping from California to Texas). That's great shipping time for a non-Prime item. I mention shipping time in this review simply to offset the other reviewer who expressed displeasure at long shipping times and gave the battery poor marks because of that. I had no trouble with the shipping. I have to say I never quite understand it when buyers give a product bad marks just because of shipping delays -- that kind of thing should be a mark against the seller but not the product.Upon receiving the battery, I charged it up fully and fired up the laptop (Dell Inspiron 9300, not known for long run time on a single charge, even with OEM batteries). I allowed the laptop to drain the battery down fully, following the initial conditioning procedures recommended by the seller in the small instructions booklet that came with the battery.I timed the battery drain until a forced a shutdown and I got 3 hours 55 minutes out of the first charge (very good for the Dell Inspiron 9300). Theoretically, the drain time ought to take longer after the first few charges of the battery, so my guess is that I'll easily be able to get over 4 hours use per charge, depending on the nature of the use. But, almost 4 hours on the first charge seems very good.I'll have to re-evaluate after I've been using the battery for a a significant period of time and see how charge time holds up then. For now, I'm giving the battery a solid review and a 5-star rating based on price and initial performance. If performance lags in the near term, I'll update my review with that info.UPDATE 11/12/2010Unfortunately, my wife has the laptop at her workplace and I can't measure battery drain performance now. However, I did battery drains in it a handful of times over the first month after we installed the battery, and it looked like I was getting about 4 hours use each time. I didn't want to continue to *fully* drain the battery (not a good thing to do) but measured it until I got a 10-percent-remaining warning indication on the battery.Readers should also note that if they purchase a new laptop battery and leave the laptop plugged in all the time, that can have adverse effects on the life of the battery. Laptops should definitely NOT be left plugged in all the time, and my understanding that such practices diminish life in laptop batteries in general, often leading to impressions of "bad" batteries when in actuality bad battery maintenance practices may be to blame.UPDATE 07/09/2011After almost a year, I was able to test the battery again. Starting with a full charge, I ran the laptop until battery was fully discharged and the laptop shut down. I got 3 hours 50 minutes runtime. Based on that, I'm keeping the 5-star rating on this battery and think it's well deserved.
It's nice but it doesn't fit a 17" notebook so I gave it to a friend who had a 15" notebook and it fit perfectly and she loves it.
Purchased a spindle of 25 of these and they appeared to work great. Then I tried to read the data from them. I tried several DVD burners including the ones I wrote these with and most would read the first 60-65% then fail reading the balance of the DVD. Some would not read at all. I got the same results with DVD readers.Tried to get support from Khypermedia concerning the problem and all they wanted to do was have me ship them to them so they could send me more. Since I had used TDK, MEMOREX, and FUJI DVD's with Sony, NEC, and Optorite burners without a problem I wasn't willing to pay shipping to receive more bad DVD's.You have been warned!
Nice quality product , very clear crystal , never worry again about dust and finger prints on your lens.Excelent value for money.
I was suckered into purchasing this unit because of the SONY reputation. A huge mistake! The unit arrived DOA, SONY's anti-customer service people are programmed to say: "You agreed to the terms of the warranty when you opened the box, you must return it to us at your cost and we will fix it if required, it will take 6 - 8 weeks." What a great way to treat a customer - NOT! I recommend the PLEXTOR 712UF instead, great drive, great price, and they still appreciate their customers.
These headsets are really inexpensive and the sound quality is pretty good. They are decently built but with light plastic, so they are really breakable. The biggest drawback is they don't fold up like other models do, so you have to take extra precautions when traveling or taking to the gym in a bag. Other models will cost atleast twice as much, so if u wanna get some headsets but not looking to spend much these are the way to go.
Initially happy with product and features. Within 6 weeks, headphone jack broken from normal use. Customer Service is non-existent, so the 120 day warranty is essentially worthless. 7 tries so far to reach a supervisor or someone that speaks understandable English - they will not provide return forms. Stick with a reputable, well known manufacturer.
Didnt push a single note.. it blew my mind.. it showed it was powered, i switched through 2 RCAs, switched remote location, still not a single sound.. must of been defective.. its played games with my mind, got me thinkin 'is it my head unit? the subwoofer?'..came to the conclusion ill start with returning the amp the day after recieving it..ugh.. probably worth spending a lil more on something with a decent RMS , not that i know what this sounded like through my single 10"..
There is one reason why Replay TV is better and that is because you can connect to the service via broadband. As the most sophisticated and tech savy people have broadband, this oversight by TIVO is a real slight to us.
I love it! Between this salad shooter and my food processor, I haven't used a knife to chop anything in weeks!
An excellent case - haven't tried plunging it into a lake or running it over just yet, but appears to be extremely sturdy and well-built. I have little doubt that it will perform exactly as advertised. And, quite frankly, its only slightly more expensive than other "cases" that provide about the same protection as a grocery bag doubled up. It is a smidge on the bulky side for the amount that it holds, but I won't call that a con as it is certainly to be expected of anything providing the protection factor that this does.Only one item to keep in mind - because of the bulk of the foam the case may hold less than you expect. Its not misleading and the dimensions given are accurate; this is just something to keep in mind as in terms of cubic inches it will actually hold quite a bit less than other cases of "similar" size.
Easy set up,prints great in color on regular paper.photoes on laser photo paper are as good or better then from photo shops.I highly recomend this printer.
I've been an iPod user for years. And during those years, I have been on a quest to find a great pair of headphones to use with the iPod. I flirted around for a while with earbuds, but never found any that were comfortable for long-term wear. So the next step was to look for over-the-ear options.I think these Ultrasone iCans are close to perfection. The earcups lay gently on the ears, and the headband can be lengthened/shortened to help position the cups correctly. The headset weighs next to nothing, but the sound it produces is astounding. Bass, treble and midtones come through beautifully with no distortion. The tone is warm, burnished and well-rounded: not at all shrill, muffled or tinny.I'm very happy with these iCans.
The 30 GB Zune is a all around good product. Audio sounds good, video is clear. It is a little pricy, but is worth it in the long run.
We bought ours on sale to take on a four hour car trip with a 5 year old. It worked for 1 hour, we then had to deal with a cranky child that wanted to know why he could not watch the movies we told him he could watch. Then 2 days later was the return trip. We will be looking for a name brand to replace this one.
I bought this product, put it in my printer and it worked as it should, what can you say about a product like this? It produces pretty colors. I didn't give them five stars because I feel most name brand cartridges including the cannon brand are overpriced.
I bought this antenna as a backup to my cable company's service. I wasn't sure that I could get HDTV digital signals from my preset cable people. You never know what the cable people will do if they think it will bring a profit.The antenna is installed in the attic to a vertical plastic pipe attached to the rafters. The clamp is just snug, so the antenna can be rotated if needed, to allow adjusting and pointing to the local TV antennas. I ran a cable down to an A-B selector switch mounted behind the entertainment center that switches between the air (antenna) and cable inputs.I was surprised at the number of channels I received, some as far as 25 miles away.The only problem was the connector for the output cable was behind the antenna frame and required a sharp bend in the cable.After several bouts of having my cable company provide digital signals and not, they are now providing some of the local stations in HDTV as part of their basic format. But I have a backup just in case.
I've used one of these (heavily) for almost a decade and it has served me very well indeed. The scroll wheel has just stopped working; I want another one.Very comfortable*, lovely to use, nicely positioned buttons, including the thumb button.*for right-handers only
I have owned this flash for less than a year now and it just stopped working, I didn't even get to use it very much before it decided to die on me. I thought it was just the battery, but sadly that didn't fix it...I loved this flash so much because it is so exciting to get my pictures back and not knowing what to expect. I would honestly buy one again knowing that it is junky but I am going to save the warranty card next time...who knows when next time is going to be though. Actually before I buy another one I think I am going to try and take it apart and see if I can figure out how to fix it :/ idk :( I'm really bummed that my stupid flash doesnt work anymore, i really feel like i just threw away 20 bucks.
i bought this product and i was excited my friend has one like it... well i hook it up.... it doesnt charge the ipod this is useless it sounds awesome and works amazing but its a waste of money. but one that charges!
I purchased this to replace a long owned hts 5100 signature series that was causing issues with my receiver. The new unit worked fine for a while but ultimately two outlets are no longer functional.As other reviewers have noted, there are serious quality challenges with Monster products these days.Too bad. Please avoid.
I just love my Nikon Coolpix 3100! It does everything it says it should and I have had no problems with it. I was able to buy a large memory card for fairly cheap and have been taking tons of pictures ever since the day I bought it. We used to have a Kodak Easyshare, and to tell you the truth, my husband never saw what was easy about it. Perhaps it was too easy!! This little camera takes great pictures, the zoom is just right. I would suggest this camera to anyone who just wants it for nice family and friends candids.
All the reviews I have read are right on point. Our small non-profit org. had been in the market for a new all in one color printer but didn't want to open an expensive account with a maintenance agreement. So when I say this machine on sale at Office Depot for less than $400 I jumped on it. Wow! What a fool I was. This machine has cost us several times as much as we paid for it just in toner and now after only a few months we need to change the OPC belt. Brother should be ashame of themselves. I wish I had checked here before buying.
This wireless card causes my windows xp computer to crash non-stop. Uninstalling the Netgear supplied software solves the crashing problem, but the card can not stay connected to the Netgear router. The two laptops I have stay connected with no problem. Talking to customer service just resulted in additional hours of wasted time.Worse than wasting $40 on this card was the wasted hours of my life. Will not be buying any Netgear products any time in the near future. Apparently tech support must be so cheap, that it was worth wasting hours of everyone's time to avoid replacing an obviously defective product.
I enjoy this case for my laptop. It has an elastic strap to secure & keep your laptop from sliding about. It is very well made with ample padding everywhere. My 15.4" Toshiba Notebook fits very snug in its designated compartment; I know it will be safe and secure in there. Also, there are plenty of compartments for documents, cell phone, pens, keys, drivers license, etc. Even has a zipper where you can use a small travel lock when traveling. I knew before hand that this case was a bit bulky and a little on the large side, but it's made to protect my computer. For the cost, reputation, and WENGER name it is a deal! For those of you that don't know: WENGER is the maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife.
This is the best machine Apple has put out in a long time. In terms of shear build quality, thats always there with a Mac. Apple builds the best computers in the world. They are stylish yes, but more importantly they just work. And keeps on working and working. If you are coming from a pc here's why I think this may be the machine for you to switch to. Apple has made computing easy from an operating system. No viruses, no spyware, no worms, no trouble. Just easy computing doing teh things you want to do without alot of garbage on your screen from advertisers. I have never had a pop up on my screen in two years since I switched to Macs! Amazing right? Well its just teh way it is with Macs. so now with the iMac G5 not only do you get an easy operating system you get an easy to operate computer too. ONE Cord into the wall and with the optional ( $79) airport extreme card that you can install you dont even have to plug into a router, Turn it on and about 90 seconds later you are online. This will be the easiest switch you ever make. The OS makes it easy, the computer makes you look good doing it.The G5 processor is faster than any Windows based machine out there. Now more programs that wont respond. I have never ever ever had a program stop responding. The G5 handles four or five tasks with ease. No bottlenecks or slow downs. yet another reason why your switch will be easy. If you have a Mac already you knnow why you should buy this machine. Its amazing. Its fast, compact, runs cool amd whisper quiet, is attractive in any room and light enough to unplug and move to the bedroom for a movie while in bed. ( 20" model reccomended for this) I love mine and cant belive how cheap it is with all the things it comes with. 160gb drive, DVD-R drive, G5 processor smokes any Pentium out there now, the only thing I would add is more memory. I added 2 gb for a total of 2gb. I woudl say that the minimum for this machine would be 512 and at current ram prices that can be had for 50 bucks. I sa y go for it! They has never been a better time. this is a perfect computer at a reasonable price. This one will stay relevant for years to come.
It was easy to set up and it works great. For those new to Amazon, like I am, this product does not come with cables, so be sure to order online to save you more money.
I love how this thing works. It actually makes the sat radio come in stereo rather just single channel. Also areas of my commute where the radio interference was greatest is now gone. I get clear sat radio everywhere I go. Install was easy except for one thing. My factory installed radio used a different type of plug than the one that was on the unit. I had my stereo pulled out of the dash and disassembled (to properly install the wires in the dash) before I realized that I needed another piece. Be warned, do not go to radio shack, they do not have the connectors there. Try a stereo store. However, this little thing is worth the effort.
I bought this adapter instead of the the one Fuji sells for their S5100 camera and it works just fine...and alot less pricey too.The neighborhood Best Buy wanted almost as much as Fuji does.Get this one,set it on 5V and start saving batteries.
The sound is very very good. However when you turn it up past 40 it starts to distort. It's well worth the price! I'm very impressed with the size, ease of use and the fact that it plays for 5 hours on a single charge. I would definitely buy it again, and we did for our other house. Also, buying from Amazon.com is the only way to go, we've always had the best service from them, and I buy a lot, better than any online company, Thank you Amazon!
Since 1999 used a great AM/FM/CD Alarm Radio from this same manufacturer: ICF CD873! No Longer made, got this new one to replace the previous. The new radio/alarm has ONE asset over it's older cousin, a large numeric display. All other features are vastly inferior to the other model!
I got this for my dad's office and he loves it! What else can I say? For $33 you get a phone, fax, copier. Well priced!
Excellent camera. Sleek and convenient. Does require you to carry the charger and remove the battery everytime you need to recharge.
This horn rocks!!I wanted to replace the anemic factory tweeter in my SWR combo bass amp so I bought this guy. It is considerably larger and much heavier than the average 1" piezo tweeter so I had some mounting issues.This horn has a high sound pressure level, and to my ear I'm getting about 3 db more output, and it is very clear. With the narrow throat I was concerned about dispersion angle being too narrow, but it sounds fine. Very clear.So for new construction or to get more tweet out of your existing system, I would recommend this horn.
Great webcam if you are looking for something cheap. The quality is decent, but it has the following problems:-Poor focus-Poor lighting, especially if you are somewhere dim.I'd recommend spending an extra few bucks to get a nicer one.
Very good product, excellent price & customer service. Will do busimess again in the future. Highly recommended. 5 star rating.
I'm sure the product was fine. But the phone in which it was installed just gave up the ghost. It's not you, it's me. :-(As for shipping, it took quite a bit longer than expected, but I was not going to complain given the good deal.
Ilove this deck. I just pop in the tape, it automaticly turns on the power, plays the tape, and if I fall asleep watching a movie, it automatically rewinds and shuts the power off.The sound quality on DVD is excellent, playing through my Sony 5 :1 surround sound, both on DVD and Tapes.I wish the DVD recorded , so I can archive all my tapes to DVD. Best price Ive seen even for lesser brands.Remote can be used for both DVD and VHS by pushing one button to select either format.I called the 800 number to get help on setting up the Tuner and they informed me this Companty makes DVD players and VCRS for Mitsubishi,Hitachi,Phillips and Dennon to name a few.
I purchased this item a month ago and if you only need to listen to audio for 3 hours at a time, it's OK. I guess my sour attitude is related to the disappointment; the unit is really well built...both light and sturdy. The concept is interesting, but is executed poorly. If you take the time to fully charge the internal battery, you might get an hour out of it. Then take a newly charged battery and place it in the battery pack and you might get another two (this is far shy of the 6.5 and 10 hours promised). And if you want the unit to listen to audio books, it will prove frustrating. If you pause for more than a few seconds, it will turn off; leaving you to start the chapter or the book over. Whatever...I'm moving on to something else. You might think twice before wasting your time on this one.
WD 160MB compact external hard drive is an excellent choice for those who need to carry a lot of info/files either be music, video or other type in your pocket.Extremely easy to use. This hard drive is a top notch performer.
I will buy again in this shop!! There was some misunderstanding with the webcam, but they where so friendly, and fixed the problem very soon, it is a really amazing shop that I highly recomend!
I love radios. I own a Bose, two Tivolis, and a Receptor. The Receptor is my favorite. The sound is a little brighter and more alive than the Tivoli but not quite as rich as the Bose. The dial digital tuner is excellent, better than its competitors. The tuner on the Tivoli is hard to see. The Receptor's reception in FM mode is superior, far better than the Tivolis and on a par with the Bose. I'm in Toronto and it pulls in FM stations from Buffalo with no difficulty. One drawback is a lack of auxilliary inputs. The machine is well put together and its clean lines are easy on the eyes. The Tivoli has a great retro look. The Bose, well it sounds great, but its no beauty. From a cost/sound perspective I think the Receptor is the best little radio on the market
I spend endless hours reading reviews on products, and certainly it pays off. This in an excellent product and it has served it's purpose for scanning film, pictures, letters, etc. I would certainly buy another Canon scanner because of the quality.
The Compaq Armada that I got surplus from my dad's work 2 years ago has been more than useful to me. Dependable, easy to use, a great desktop replacement laptop. The only reason I say this is because of it's weight. But, as a hefty college freshman, I have no trouble transporting it to my classes. If you want a good college work notebook, the Armada is the one, but make sure you get an extra battery and network card.
It only last like9 or 10 months, then you have to get a new one. Now my enter key is out. Last time it was my N key the time before that was the E key.
This is an excellent, but overpriced product! This product lets you play music from your computer to your FM Radio on any stereo! This product is a system that comes with two units a transmitter that you plug into your computer that transmits a radio signal to the receiver up to 1000 feet away! This receiver sits near your stereo up to 10 feet away from it and can even be plugged into the stereo directly. No additional equipment / computer components / technical experience are needed, just plug the transmitter into your computer's soundcard and sit the receiver near your stereo. The two units are small a little bigger than a man's fist. There are drawbacks however, such as rain, if there is a rain or haze around your house, it will not work at all! Also this item is very overpriced considering that back in the 70s people used this same system to transmit a microphone to an FM radio for only $20.
The ink is ink. What more can be said? The cost is absurd. In todays market, one can almost buy a new printer, rather than stock ink for this older model printer.
I just returned froma three week vacation in which I took my Palm IIIc charger with me. I used it every other day. It was perfect.Excellent price for such a wonderful product.
We had a lot of old movies, family things etc to put on disk so wanted a multi-purpose unit to play films on and record. Loved this item for the three years it lasted. Fast load, great recording, a regular little work horse. No complaints until it began to have trouble - the door refused to work then this or that. So, a terrific item but a bit low on the long term durability. Have had three since that don't come near the ease and convenience of this one...
Fits a cano 28-135mm is usm lens like a glove. Excellent build quality.However, it doesn't fit with the lens hood on. I can shove in in real hard face first and then yank it out at full extension but after trying that once I am not going to do it again.Come on lowepro: in your lens compatibility chart include information about lens hood compatibilty. How often do pros shoot without lens hoods?
We purchased this system last christmas for our family. When you're on a smooth road it works nicely. The picture and sound quality are pretty good. It does skip a lot when you hit even small bumps. Sometimes after we hit a bump the DVD will just spin for a couple minutes and freeze up. The picture on one of the screens occassionally goes blank and has blue lines across it. I called Target Customer Service in August and they said that it had to be handled by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is impossible to get in touch with by phone and online. I've been on hold three times for at least fifteen minutes then disconnected. I called Target back who also tried to contact the manufacturer with no luck. I was told "sorry we can't do anything for you." It's a nice product when working correctly, but I don't feel this product was worth the $235. that we spent (and that was on sale from $279.)
I use this card mainly for taking video with my digital camera. It is totally fine with writing a file more than 100 MB and transferring the data to computer.It works great!
Perfect...Just what I wanted and asked for. Works perfectly. Would highly recommend it. Thanks...And my Camera likes it too. Plunked it in and away we went...
I've purchased two pairs of these headphones over the past two years. The first pair was for my teenage daughter who has used them with her MP3 player because she does not like the feel of earbuds. She has used them at home, on school field trips, and they still look like new. The second set I bought was for me, I use them in my home music studio. They are extremely lightweight and comfortable for extended periods, yet provide excellent isolation from ambient noises. The sound quality is also excellent, with very broad frequency response. Much better sound than you would expect for the price. They would be a bargain at twice or three times the price. I highly recommend these headphones, you cannot go wrong.The only minor drawback (if you could even consider it a drawback) is that they do not fold up for storage or portability.
Wasn't sure about getting such a cheap cable, but after all the reviews I decided to take a chance, and I'm glad I did. The picture quality is great!
No problems and super speed once I got it set up. It was a little tough to get running. I'm not sure what the issue was but I had to uninstall and reinstall once to get it working. Once I did that it found my network, set up the WEP and I was off and running. I download songs in no time and can send files around to my other PC's. The signal strength is good, I have excellent speed from about 50 feet through walls. The only issue I have is that the icon in the System Tray says the network card is not connected unless you log in as an admin. It works, just says its not connected. I'm trying to solve that one.
I've been using this camera for 2-years now, and I have never had any problems. Everyone who borrows it is impressed! Panasonic is not the leading name in digital cameras, but this is a really great, simple to-use camera.
I had a Wacom Graphire 4x5, and I was hesistant to get this at first. I'm very glad I did end up buying it. The sensitivity is superb, and the larger space allows for more fluid art production. It even comes with extra nibs for the pen in case you ever need them. Even nibs you can use for different types of strokes! I never used my old tablet as much as I do this one. If you are having second thoughts, don't. Just get this, it's worth every penny.
I received excellent customer support. I was looking for a particular size and wasn't sure what to buy. A customer rep. stayed with me until we got it right. I guess it's a sign of the times but i needed a PayPal account to purchase it. Pain to set up an account.This seems to be a good product but i could not get it to adhere to a plastic window on my lightwedge. Got bubbles, and bubbles, and more bubbles as i tried to reinstall it and straighten out my mistake. I think i was doing something wrong and not the fault of the product but i thought i'd mention my problem for others to consider.
I bought this case for the Canon S5 IS I picked up a few days ago. I just received the case today. I can barely cram the camera into it, and then only if I remove the neck strap. There is a pocket for memory cards, but I'd be afraid the camera body might crush them. I'm sending it back. The product packaging states this is for the S2 IS, S1 IS, and G6, so why is it being advertised for the S5 and S3 here on Amazon?
Excellent price on this product. It is exactly the same product you would buy in any retail store but for much less money.
Windows XP being a more up-to-date version than CanoScan 630U was intended for, it was necessary to get technical support from Canon in order for me to use the product. I am pleased with the final result.
I don't personally own this product but my best friend has one of them. I have over 300 CD's &amp; I can't imagine opening &amp; closing that many doors to find what I'm looking for.I did like that they had alot of double CD slots. Because I have over 30 double CD's: Myst2 &amp; 3, G.Knight 2 &amp;3, Phant. 1 &amp; 2, the longest Journey, Leisute Suite Larry collection, Kings Quest Collection *I could go one* =)
Using this flash with my Nikon 5700 coolpix camera. Though only TTL and manual mode are available, it meet my expectation. Recharge time is excellent. It is a bit heavy and the CR123 batteries can be expensive. Overall strongly recommend this product.
I HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THIS ADAPTER. THE SPEED OF DOWNLOADING IS AMAZING COMPARED TO DIAL-UP.
when I first got this cd player, I didnt really like it untill I popped in a cd and put on the headphones.OMG, the sound Quality is very good and if you turn on the bass, it sounds as if youre in a concert hall!
The Avermedia TVBox 9 does everything as advertised! This unit fits the bill for the 3 indispensable features I had in mind for a TV Tuner:1) includes a remote control2) lets you work on your computer while you watch TV in a little window3) Full screen modeAdditional features that were a welcome bonus for me:1) PNP - or Picture-in-Picture with See-Through Translucent Mode -- pretty nifty!At first I thought the PNP feature refers to the ability to view other channels in a little window overlaid on the current channel I'm on. Actually, to my disappointment, this feature refers to the ability to view TV in a little window over the computer desktop, so you can work on your computer while you watch TV. The PNP terminology was a little misleading! What's nice though is the little TV window can be made translucent, so you can see through it to view what's on your computer. There is no way, however, to adjust the level of transparency. I use the translucency feature mostly on news channels, where visuals aren't that important. You can also position the TV window anywhere on the screen with the remote.2) This unit is pretty much a full-feature TV. It includes your usual TV features such as Closed Caption/Parental Control, Supports Multiple Input Sources (Video, DVD, Game Console, etc.), OSD (On-Sreen Display), Sleep Timer (30 - 150 min, in 30 min increments), Favorite Channel Programming (haven't figured out how to work it yet), Full-Function remote (in other words you can control or set everything with the remote along with the OSD).3) Multiple Channel Preview.View 13 channels simultaneously. Well, actually, each channel is set in motion for about half a second and becomes a still. Regardless, you're still able to get an idea of what's on each channel, select what you want to watch, and watch it in full screen. I do find this feature very useful to quickly find the channel I wish to watch.Pros----In addition to the above features, this unit also has the following pros:- Easy setup. Within minutes, I was up and running. No need to install any software. Just plug in your video and sound cables to the correct in/out outlets and you're ready to go. I didn't even need the manual! The only hitch I ran into was the PNP function. Whenever I was in the PNP mode, the screen would flicker on and off. Adjusting the TV screen resolution didn't help. However, when I messed with the color setting by changing from 32 bits to 16 bits, then back to 32 bits, the glitch stopped -- much to my relief! I suppose resetting of the screen color setting somehow helped the TVBox recognize the video settings on my monitor/computer.- Watch TV without turning on your computer.- Good picture quality. Allows you to fine-tune the picture and has Brightness/Contrast/Tint/Color/Sharpness adjustments. I'm using it on a CRT monitor and I'm pleased with the picture quality (I still prefer CRT's over LCD's. Plasma's great, but gosh, they're still so pricey!) If you have it hooked up to a LCD, I reckon the picture quality will rival that on the Sharp Aquos line of LCD TV's.- Console is really slim, space-saving, and cool-looking.The silver color will match most computer systems. It can be laid down or set upright.- Remote control buttons are conveniently laid out and intuitive (A big plus for me.)Cons----- PNP TV picture not resizable. Regardless, the size is big enough to allow me to comfortably watch TV while I work on my computer. On my 17 inch monitor at a 1024 x 768 resolution, the box is roughly 1/9th the size of my screen. Also, when you turn off the unit and turn it back on again, it doesn't remember the last mode you were in (PNP or full screen.)- HDTV not supported. Not a biggie for me. The picture quality is very good as it is!- Surround sound not supported -- only stereo sound is supported.- A little pricier than other comparable units. The TVBox 5, the predecessor to the TVBox 9, is significantly cheaper than the TVBox 9. However, TVBox 9 is an improvement over TVBox 5 with the addition of Closed Caption/Parental Control , Channel Preview, and image enhancement capabilities.Features Not Supported----------------------------- Video capture/recording.Consider the Avermedia MDVDEZUSB External Video Capture Device that lets you do just that. Other companies such as Hauppauge and Startech also incorporate this feature in their tuners. The Avermedia version even lets you record your TV shows onto your DVD or CD.Conclusion----------The cons and the lack of some additional features have not deterred me from buying this unit. Make no mistake -- I love this unit! I only wish it had a true PNP function. I have looked at Startech, Viewsonic, Hauppauge, Samsung and I find the Avermedia to be the best TV tuner unit for a basic TV tuner. In my opinion, if you're looking for a TV Tuner for your home or office that has a remote control and lets you work on your computer while you watch TV and supports full screen mode, the Avermedia TVBox 9 is THE unit to get!
I would recommend this product to anybody.For the price, the drive is fast and has plenty of space for many of your most intensive backups. Great for storeing pictures and/or music. Highly recommended. Amazon rocks with great prices and fast service!
I started this book last night and I couldn't put it down, the settings were so vivid (I felt like I was at the firepit) and the characterizations so profound, that I felt a connection to Kenly's story immediately. This is a terrific book - The writing just flows and the story propels you all of the way to the last page.I am looking forward to reading more novels that Holly Kennedy has written.
I have a couple of these, one I bought about two years ago, the other last month.What can I say? It works for me. It is comfortable, it stays in my ear, I can hear my callers, and they can hear me. Sony made one design change: the first one has an L-shaped plug because it was only intended to work with cell or wireless phones. The newer one has a straight plug and comes with an adapter/extension cable for use on a PC. Since I only use them with phones, I'd have preferred that they stayed with the original plug.If you need a corded headset (either because your phone does not support Bluetooth or you're waiting for them to make Bluetooth headsets that look a little less dorky), this is a good choice.
Purchase new VX-2100 in September 2008 & did so based on the fact I have had a Sony VX-2000 for 5 years. The VX-2000 has a clear eye viewer and the VX-2100 reminds me of looking through a plastic toy microscope. Still has all the good quality of VX-2000 but, a very cheap eye piece.
Well, nothing much to say about it. Open the package, plug it in and there you go. The cable is well built. There are 2 type of it mono and stereo. This one is stereo, so it is good. I like it.
We use our lamps to read around here. Therefore this swing arm floor lamp was to be a useful addition next to our family room sofas. It is well-constructed and the clean lines of the satin steel fits easily with our decor. However - we were shocked it did not work for 3-way bulbs. We like it brighter than 100 watts (the max it takes) for reading, and lower when we're watching TV, playing games or just conversing. All swing arm lamps should be 3-way, so we are living with it, but are disappointed. It's not what we were looking for.
I lost my cable and was screwed but ordered this one and it works great; despite the cheap price.
After a lot of searching, it needs to be in update mode not charge mode for the software to work.
Don't waist your time. This won't fit the XPS Gen 2 laptop... bought it and return it same day...
This is my second time purchasing this camera. I love the large screen and the compact size. It is easy to carry around and is light weight. However, I do find the auto focus is not always great. On occasion, my pictures are blurry. I also don't like that I can not take photos in black and white. I would recommend this camera in this price range but it does have limitations.
Of course, those are two important aspects of an alarm clock. The placement of the snooze button and "turn the alarm off, really off, for keepsies" button is a fatal design flaw for an alarm clock, as it's way too easy to accidentally turn the alarm off when you just want snooze.Another irritant with my alarm clock (I imagine it's just a defect in my particular clock, as I haven't seen it mentioned elsewhere) is that the battery backup doesn't appear to work at all. Which is obviously bad if the power goes out in the middle of the night, but also bad at other times, since reprogramming the thing is a rather laborious process, and somewhat fraught with peril (the AM/PM distinctions aren't always clear.)Nice radio, though, and attractive, but fails at the tasks I need it to be most reliable at performing.
I can listen to my music as loud as I want and my coworkers can listen to the office white noise uninterrupted. No longer does the sound from my ear buds bleed out and bothering others. These headphones have proven to be an excellent solution. They may seem a bit spendy but they work. The construction seems solid, I'm pretty hard on equipment. I'm always willing to pay for a quality product.
I purchased this filter for the sole reason of protecting an expensive lens. I can wipe dust and fingerprints off of it easily without worrying about scratching my lens.I use lens paper to clean the lens, and have never had issues with scratching.
I used one just like this at work and loved it. It does take a few days to get used to, when you normally use a mouse. But it is worth learning because you have so much more control in programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. The size is great-- not too big or too small. I would recommend this exact one for any designer.
We got this camera for Christmas, 2002. Since I don't think that reviews written when the item is new are very useful, I waited for six months to pass and the camera had some use. I now find it all I hoped for, and more! There is only one annoying characteristic and that is the shutter delay, but it is something you learn to anticipate. Pictures are very good (don't make decisions based on the small canera screen) and really come alive when uploaded to the computer. You do need experience to learn the extensive menus and you will find things contained that are very hard to get back to, but it is all there! A great camera for the money.
I am using the earphone when I'm riding my bike. It reduces most of the wind noise and during windy days, the sound is still clear to hear even when the wind noise is strong on the background. The bass response is not as good compared to a headphone, but hey, it's comfortable and convenient!
I'm so super-excited about this monitor. I did a fair amount of research before purchasing this and determined it to be radical due to its refresh rate, contrast ratio, and the fact that it's one of the few with USB ports built-in (four of them to be exact... two of which are next to the power/video outputs meant for attaching to your computer tower and two on the side for pen drives and such).This is my second NEC with the plexiglass over the actual screen. Stoked about how slick the glossiness makes it look and its protective properties.Killer monitor. Life cereal is awesome.
i love this thing period if you have a mac get an ipod if you have a pc get a zune
Lots of features and compact. You'll have to spend some time with the owner's manual to understand how to operate this camera but the picture quality of stills and videos is very sharp. However, I found out that the camera won't survive a short drop to the floor when the camera slipped out of my fingers while closing. Five stars to the Canon service department who agreed to repair it for free (originally quoted $150).
Most computer microphones are plugged into your existing sound card. Though the card can certainly improve reception, it can also cause signal degradation by picking up internal and external electronic noise. As a result, voice recognition software sometimes labors to understand precisely what you mean.With this USB device, though, there's no sound card involved. It automatically records your voice in digital sound as you speak, rather than running your voice through a board where additional noise can be picked up. In fact, so good is the Telex M-560, that it actually tanks if you try to record in anything less than CD quality.Unsurprisingly, recordings are therefore crystal clear for multimedia work, and voice recognition software obviously responds better to it than non-USB mikes. Like a boom on a movie sound set, it can be put well out of the way and still pick up brilliant sound. Because of its unique directional technology which cancels background noise, you can use it at a distance of up to two feet and still have superb results with voice recognition software. I've got mine on top of my monitor and I never have to readjust its position. And, because it's USB, I can easily share it between Mac and Wintel machines.The only problem I can think of with this thing is that it doesn't work under Windows 95. Telex hasn't made drivers to support that legacy platform, and they don't appear to have an interest in doing so. Their primary target audience is quite clearly people with newer machines, and Telex makes no apologies for it. After all, most voice recognition software requires faster processors to run effectively, and those machines would typically be running at least Windows 98, anyway.That proviso aside, I love this microphone. No, it's not quite as good as the results you'll get from inside a recording studio. But for the money, it's close enough for me.
First off, I own the third gen ipod that was 15gb and was just an LCD without color. It has the wheel and 4 buttons on top. No click wheel. I then upgraded to the Ipod Video and immediately disliked it and thought it was a step back in terms of usability. Sure, you have less buttons, but that doesn't make it better.So, I disliked my Ipod video somewhat so I wanted something better. I bought this and connected it and installed the software. It does not ask you where you want to install it. Not only that but it automatically thinks I want to upload all my video captures to my Zune and does so without asking me once. Of course I cancel that and change the options. It only took a few seconds. I had no problems with installing the software. Microsoft must think everyone is an idiot and just does everything automatic without asking.The transfer of my mp3 files to the Zune went ok and I never yet had the system crash.I checked my artist listings after the transfer and several were all named differently, but it's super easy to fix. You can rename multiple track names and artists at the same time.Strangely, it doesn't download every single piece of CD art it finds. I click on a foreign language album and see art there, but it doesn't update. Only on certain albumbs. 95% of my american CDs had album art automatically downloaded. I just need to figure out if there is a way to NOT display the colored default album art for titles that have no artwork. Probably not.The unit sounds good, but they need more EQ settings. The ipod has more options for this. Bass Boost or Bass Reducer like on the Ipod would have been nice. I also wish the volume could go a little higher. 20/20 is not enough for some songs/headphones.I like the button on this. Not having a wheel is no big deal. I never liked the wheel anyway. It takes absolutely no effort to press the button on this unlike on some other units (Philips and those tiny silver buttons). To scroll up, you can hold it down instead of pressing the button over and over again.I love the design. It's pretty much perfect. It's not a big deal, but I find it more comfortable to hold than my Ipod Video. I will admit though that the interface takes a few more steps to play music than the Ipod.So far I honestly haven't found many negatives about the unit. I've just had ZERO problems with it and no I don't work for Microsoft! Once I find out a problem with it, i'll update this review. I do think the biggest annoyance is that the volume could be a little louder if needed.No, it's not an Ipod killer, but it's just as good as the Ipod, if not better. I do think it's better in most ways. It's not as simple and easy to navigate in as the Ipod though, but pretty close.Battery life was ok. I don't know if my unit was fully charged when I first used it, but it lasted about 6 hours, but I had the volume cranked and wasn't going for power saving.If you have an Ipod video already and love it, then there is no reason to get this unless you just want something new. I didn't like the Ipod Video, so this is a good replacement.
My review would have been five stars when I first purchased this remote. Great functionality, easy to program, easy to use.Six months after buying, my remote stopped charging, and the contacts were corroded. 3 years and five replacements later I am out of warranty and out of luck. I have tried cleaning the contacts with alcohol, and the "folded paper trick" with no avail. The redesigned charger made no difference.Check the forums, you'll see I'm not alone.Buyer beware.
When i first bought this router i loved it. the price was great the size was great and it seemed to do its job until i realized that my 3 meg cable connection was cut in half everytime i connected through the router. I bought the router to be able to hook my xbox up to the internet at the same time as my computer but soon realized also that there NO VOICE in online games!.. so if you are wanting this router for that purpose dont buy it! If you want something to just share your internet connection to other pcs with and dont care that your connection speed is going to be cut in half then by all means buy it!
Bought this kit to install a powered subwoofer in my Nissan pathfinder, but I had to buy extra cable ( red and blue ) from home depot. The red and blue cables in the kit were too short to run from the front to to the back of my SUV.So if you are running this cable in your SUV, depending of the position of your firewall and your battery, you will need extra cable . If your amplifier or powered sub is located in the cargo area of your SUV, and you also intend to use the remote of your Head Unit, you will need extra wire for the remote.This was not a big deal; the extra cables cost less than $5.00 at Home depot. If you have a small car, you won't need extra cable.I will not say this kit is only great because one is on budget; but it is a great buy for the one that is smart.
I was reading a bunch of the negative feedback and really wish people would not rate based on their inabilities to use a device or to do proper research BEFORE making a purchase to make sure the device will work in the manner they expect.It is an IrDA, meaning, infrared, line of site, transmitter pointed at receiver. Canon placed the capture port on the front, smart engineering? Yeah, when you consider that most will take pictures of themselves. How many IrDA TV remotes work when standing behind the TV? Come on...If you want something more or, a remote that will allow you to shoot from the back, sides, or from a football field away, get an RF device.This remote works perfectly! I used it while on vacation to snap sunset pics while the camera was on the tripod, and yes, I was sitting behind the camera. I had it set on a 2 second delay, reached around to the front, and pushed the button. It could not have been any easier, really! Used it for some bulb shots too.You pay for the Canon name, and I don't mind that, because I get a quality component, every single time.
Best $100 headphones I've listened to. I believe for most, these should be all that you will ever need. Spend any more and you might not be able to discern the sound improvements. Spend less and you probably will - or have uncomfortable ears.Sound is excellent, stereo is stereo, and they fit very comfortable over my glasses-supporting-ears during long listening sessions.3 meter cord was a tad short for reaching my stereo-to-couch and chair, so I purchased a Grado extension cable. You should too.
I just bought this from Fry's but I have to return it:1. the YUV output simply does not work. I can just see gray scaled picture.2. The rear surrounding speakers do not give any sound. No matter how I adjust the volume.I do not recommend anyone buy this.
Handi Wipes, Heavy Duty, Reusable, 3-Count Packages = I have looked for these for months and couldn't find them anywhere I shopped. When I found them on Amazon.com I was so happy. They are the best! I have used them for years. Thanks for having them!
Good sound, nice "RETRO" design, takes up minimal space, easy to use, AM/FM stations. Value for price.
I bought this KVM Switch to work with an Ubuntu Linux system and a Windows XP system. I used a 2-port switch from another manufacturer, but found that when switching from the Linux system and back again, the mouse would loose any ability to track reliably. This is a common problem with Linux and KVM switches. However, since I have install this switch, it has worked beautifully. Switching between systems is extremely smooth, and the ability to change the hotkey from scroll-lock to ctrl is nice, considering how many keyboards are choosing to get rid of the scroll-lock key (this was a problem with my former switch).I am using the swittch with a wireless BenQ mouse and keyboard combo. I was a bit worried at first because the keyboard/mouse combo only had one USB connection. The switch has two USB ports, one for the keyboard, and one for the mouse (as it should). Trusting to luck, I plugged in the single USB connector of the wireless receiver into the keyboard USB port of the KVM switch. And, sure enough, it worked great. Linux picked everything up with no extra setup (as did windows).Having the audio run through the switch is also a nice feature. I have all my tunes on my linux box, but I play games on my Windows Box, and it would have been a space nightmare to have had two sets of speakers on my desk. The sound quality is very acceptable, and switches between the two systems seamlessly.All in all, this is a fantastic value, and I highly recommend it to anyone, especially Linux users.
I bought this unit new in 2007 and it has been my sole source of video/tv/computer screen. The HD quality rivals flat screen sets, in fact I really cant see the difference. I like the fact that it just projects on my wall and when its off, I dont have a tv set to try to decorate around. i dont use a screen and the quality is still outstanding.The negative is the bulb only last about 900 hours. I live alone so my bulb has lasted me up until now. They are quite expensive to replace. For me however the payoff is worth the picture quality on the HD channels, also the viewing area is almost my entire wall. I see the picture fine even with other lights on in the room or with the drapes open during the day.After 3 years I do not regret this purchase. I bought it for $2k from Costco. The price has increased since then so I suspect its reputation endures.
I purchased this cable to connect my AV video output to HDMI/RCA convertor then connect to my old TV.This cable was stable and cheap it has nice video and sound signals
Purchased this case as a Christmas gift for my wife. Our grandkids had stood or sat on her camera case and had wrecked it. I know it sounds like the kids are out of control, but they are just little guys and they will use whatever is available to get close to Grandma, including standing on a nearby camera case. Can't be too impressed with something that a couple of four and five year olds can smash like that. The pelican case was probably an "overkill" for what she needed, very few sharks in the plains of Wyoming, but it turned out to be fantastic product and at a remarkable price. I would buy this again for any equipment I wanted to keep safe and dry.
Some of my best travel photos were taken with this camera. The picture quality is fantastic. The scene modes on this camera make it so easy to take perfect pictures. I love the "Night Landscape" scene mode. Canons don't have that. The flash drains the batteries, so make sure you manually keep the flash off until you really need it. A little heavy and bulky for putting in your pocket, but all-around just a great camera that takes great pics.
My husband is an award-winning wedding and special events photographer - his secret? Instead of using bulky, heavy cameras for his work, he entrusts the Optio M10 to capture the images for him! The best thing is that it is so versatile and easy to use, I can use it on his days off to take pictures of our kids - and even though I'm not a professional photographer, you would never be able to tell by the photos this little camera takes! I HIGHLY recommend this camera to all of my friends and family, and am sure you will love it too! It is small enough to fit in your pocket and I've had 11x14 photos developed from it and they turned out better than my film camera. It weighs under a pound as well so that is always a bonus. Bottom line - you will LOVE this camera!
I recently purchased this wireless router for my home network and have been very pleased with its performance. The router was easy to set - it was up and running within an hour, with secure admin login, WPA-PSK security and AES encryption out of the box. The signal range is also great. I was at least 50 yards away and had a strong signal through trees and apartments without the slightest hint of degradation.Also if you like to mess with things, the third-party firmware updates are great. They will increase the performance of this router to a level greater than its competitors.Do yourself a favor and buy this router, and you won't be sorry.
I purchased the Audio Technica AT-Pl50 Turntable so that I would be ablet to convert my old vinyl 33's to CD's. Amazon had a very reasonable price.The turntable more than met my expectations. No frills and whistles but a solid, well built machine. The PL50 has no means of adjusting speed or stylus pressure but I found there was was no need since each was very accurate.It would have been nice to adjust the stylus pressure since I was working with old vinyl records, but most of the time not necessary.I was working with a software program called "Spin It Again" where I could adjust for most problems that arose. The built in Pro Amp makes it possible to plug the turntable dirctly into my computer.All in all I am very pleased and would highly recommend the turntable.
When I first started looking at camcorders, one that kept repeatedly showing up was the Sony DCR-PC110. I started to research it more, and found out all the great features that they crammed in it. Then I saw the pricetag. As a 16 year old, I had no idea how I would pay for this, but I did find a way. Yes, it's a very expensive gaget, but it's been worth every penny I spent. I use it almost daily, if not taking pictures with it, then I'll film something and plug it into my computer and edit it. I would not recommend this camcorder to anyone who doesn't want to edit their video with a computer, beause I think it defeats the purpose of all the nifty options it has. When you first pick it up, if might feel funny if your hand because first of all it's so small, and second of all, theres a certain way to hold it that's different than most camcorders. This camera comes with everything you could possibly need. The only thing extra I would buy is a larger memory stick. Even if you're not planning to use this to take pictures, you will end up taking tons of digital stills. This is such I wonderful camcorder, I could go on forever. Both Newsweek and Consumer Reports magazine featured this camera as one of the best. If you want a great quality camcorder and willing to pay a high price, this is the camera for you!
Worked well until Week Six, when it died. Unilaterally changed its own status to "read only" -- meaning, you can't take more pictures until you buy a new one.This is when I said to myself, "Maybe I should have read those hundreds of one-star reviews ..."
Great sound, powerful bass and crisp highs, waterproof, perfectly adjustable to your ear, nice set of accessories, great price (way cheaper than other online stores). Reccomended
Went to Best Buy for a Blu-ray player & cable. Of course, they insisted that I need the Monster $200 cable to go 25 feet with Blu-ray. I was skeptical, so came home, with the $200 cable and did my research. Some mixed messages out there, but many say it's not needed. Saw this for $12 and figured, what the heck, I'll give it a try. Works perfectly with blu-ray player over 25 feet. $12 vs. $200 potential mistake.
This was the best price I could fine for this amount of memory
The Nikon Coolpix 990 represents the point-and-shoot digital technology ALMOST mature. The shutter delay is hardly noticeable, and most images get written to the drive fairly quickly. Batteries almost last a reasonable amount of time. However, the Quicktime movie capability is a little awkward -- no sound -- and the color of the images seems to always be a problem.However, if you're looking to buy a digital point-and-shoot today, this is the camera to buy. The independent, rotational-lens design is brilliant. You can point the thing at yourself and view your self-portrait as you take it, which by itself makes this camera a standout in my book. Add to that the top-quality optics and dazzling array of features, and this model is the one to beat.Given all that, for the time being I'll stick to my (film-based) Olympus Stylus Epic for most of my shooting on-the-go. The Nikon is too big, too slow, too energy-hungry, and waaay too expensive to go everywhere the way the Olympus does.
I purchased this for online courses. It was cost efficient and comfortable. Very satisfied with price and purchase.
I really like ordering these toners through Amazon. The delivery is quick and the boxes arrive in good shape.
As the previous reviewer stated, the sound coming from this &quot;boombox&quot; is not very good. I didn't expect Bose quality, but when you plop down 110 bones, you can get far more quality from one of those &quot;ultra-bass&quot; stereos at Costco at a cost of about $150.The controls, although they looked choice in the pictures I saw before I bought this item, in actuality they are ultra-cheap plastic and very flimsy. I wouldn't be surprised if they were the first items to fail on this thing.I guess the only plus for this thing is the enclosure it sits in. Looks and feels rugged. Waterproof. If the stereo doesn't last, this box may make a good container of some sort.Skip on this Jeep boombox and get a real one with better quality.
I've bought 2 of these because of problems with the network connection with the two all-in-one Dells in the office. They have worked flawlessly for the last month. No more dropped connections.
I bought two of these keyboards for work and home, so that I would have consistency between the two. My tired old hands were having trouble with the laptop keyboard. I installed keyboard tray at work which I think is essential for this type of keyboard. Having the two has met my goal.Just as some reviews mentioned, the space bar sticks--so had to develop a little different motion to avoid. Also, I have disabled most of the fancy keys--some of which seem to lock up Office Outlook which is quite annoying since there does not seem to be clue of what has happened with Windows focus.
This is a good unit. I use it with a Bubba Keg Grill. However it will work with any type of grill where it'd important to know the temp of the product being cooked and also the temp of the cooking area. If the reception distance is not as far as you'd like there is a very easy and cheap modification you can make. This is the link to it: [...]
I just got the MX-600 and within 10 minutes I had my LCD, Yamaha Receiver and Tivo all dialed in using the codes supplied in the manual. The buttons are very sturdy and the back light function that lights up the LCD screen and buttons is great for finding buttons in the dark. Later, it took me about 15 minutes to program in a few commands from my receiver so they would be accessible when I use the Tivo. I have not used its RF capability yet but everything I've experienced so far leads me to believe that it will work quite well. To conclude, I would highly recommend this remote if you want to combine all you remotes into one (with a little time and reading of the instructions), putting the rest away in the drawer forever.
I popped this baby in and install was a breeze. Monitor looking much better and now able to play more advanced video games like wow, Call of Duty and the like. Very nice graphics. Even has a s-video hookup so now I can watch the free movies online on my tv. That's cool.
Title pretty much says it all. I selected this model of RAM because it was the cheapest I could find. I've been using it for 6 mos now and have had no issues with it at all. Installation could not have been easier. I would certainly buy again if I needed RAM.
This replacement battery does not hold a charge very long and the camera drained the battery very quickly. Only works long enough to get the real Olympus Battery charged, but if you don't have a charger ready, you'll be disappointed.
I love skullcandy... I after purchasing headphones that didnt meet my expectations I went out and bought these.... These are amazing. Point Blank! The bass in intense, but you can alter it to you personal preference (or even turn it off) The noise canceling is above average, and the sound quality is just as good as the Beats By Dre for 1/4 of the price. They come with anything you may need as far as adapters go and I personally think they look awesome... anyone looking for a cheaper OTE headphone w a lot of bang for your buck. here it is. The Crushers.
I bought this TV here on Amazon.com and picked it up same day at [a local store](I LOVE THAT!)If I may, here's the question you are asking yourself: Should I get a (very) expensive HDTV now, or waste some money on another regular TV, which I'll eventually replace with HDTV when the prices come down?For this price, I recommend the latter. This TV is a bullet-proof, basic TV, with a very good picture. Definitely worth the price, and I guarantee you won't have any regrets. It may not be your home-theater dream screen, but it is a great bargain with a much better than average picture.To sum it all up: Get this TV, and retire it three years from now when you buy your HDTV (at a significantly reduced price.)
First, let me say this lens is one of my favorites. I own this lens for my Pentax PZ-1 and have read MANY reviews about it. The price is cheap. In fact, it's arguably the cheapest lenses in it's class. But don't mistake a cheap price as the sign of a bad lens. I use this lens for many occassions and at it almost always delivers GREAT pictures. Yes, it's not the single best lens in the world, but it is as good as many of the lenses I've used that are two or three times the price. Plus, if you break this one you can buy another without breaking your piggy bank ... or your credit card limit.The two complaints most people make about this lens are, "It's a slow lens" and "It's almost impossible to focus manually." Let me put both those complaints to rest right now. First, when photographers refer to how "slow" a lens is, they don't mean how fast it can focus, they mean the F-stop setting. This lens is a F3.5-5.6. Granted, some expensive lenses at this focal length can go as low as F1.x, but most can't. And most experienced (and novice) photographers can use any lens that can go below F8. So, when people call this lens "slow," they should be talking about F-stops, not autofocus. I for one have found this lens to be more than fast enough for hand-held use. It's only been too slow once in about 1,000 shots.Second, the focusing ring on this puppy is short. That means it's hard to focus manually. Still, that's to be expected on a smaller, cheaper lens such as this. Although it's tough to focus manually, it's not impossible. I've used manual focus on this lens several times and got great results ... just move the ring SLOWLY and you will get great manual focus. Nevertheless, keep in mind this IS an autofocus lens ... most people won't focus the lens manually. And on that note, the autofocus is spectacular.Add in the macro ability of this lens and you've got one heck of a package! Oh, and don't forget ... It's CHEAP! If you can only afford one lens for your next vacation, make it this lens ... and use the $100+ you saved to buy more goodies.
This Bluetooth GPS unit works well and is simple to use. I have not explored the more complex capabilities but I know that it locks on to satellites fairly quickly and doesn't lose them. It even works indoors, though it is a bit slower than with a direct or near direct (like in a car) view of the sky. The slower mode is plenty quick enough for basic use. The faster mode almost seems real-time quick. When traveling at highway speeds the map indicator moves along steadily and accurately. The speed indicator derived from the GPS tracking nearly matched my vehicle's speedometer. The battery is user replacable. Unfortunately, as best I can tell the battery is not a common one so good luck finding a compatible one from anyone but the manufacturer.Other than the proprietary battery, I have no complaints.Update: After several months the battery swelled up to the point where the battery compartment would not close. If you get this device be careful to keep it (and the battery) from extreme temperatures for extended periods. During the late winter I did have it in my vehicle for some periods and it got extremely cold at times. I think the problem more so was caused by the hot summer temps in my care or body heat while in my pockets. Fortunately I found an acceptable replacement battery for a decent price online from BatteriesInAFlash. Search for a "BA-101" or "HXE-W01" battery.
I bought the 360 for my husband's birthday. He didn't want it, said he'd never use it, so I use it in my car. Then, I took it to LA on vacation and now he's named her "Peggy Sue". We could not have made it around LA and Orange County without her. Technically I wish she would give a little more notice when telling us to turn right on the freeway when you have to move over 4 lanes (they drive VERY fast in LA), but we love her now and she will go with us everywhere from now on. VERY HAPPY! Oh - we also bought the weighted holder since it is illegal to attach the GPS to the windshield.
No problems with this item. I received the code quickly, and it worked just fine. I'll be getting this from Amazon again.
I got this as a Christmas present with a WD Passport (250GB) drive from my girlfriend and it works really well. I like that it gives the Passport some protection in my bag when I'm tossing it around.Not expensive, and is pretty sturdy. No complaints.
I thought that the cleaning solution I had before this was good but the CleanDr is something no person that claims to love their electronics should be without. I used this on my LCD monitor and I could not believe it. The darn thing looked brand new! My family thought I was nuts because I was going around the house cleaning any LCD screen I could find and I even cleaned an old CRT TV with it! I will never use something that isn't a polymer blend cleaner on computer monitors or LCD TV's again. It brings them back to what they should be so that when you see whatever it is your viewing, be it a movie or a document your working on, there is not a single thing getting in your way. No scratches, no smudges, no fingerprints. Nothing but a clear screen!
I bought this receiver because I'm separating my audio only system from my home theatre setup. The Kenwood performs flawlessly. The test tones do output properly once you set up the speaker configuration properly. The slim profile makes for attractive installation options and despite the full 6.1 capability, the virtual surround mode can provide some of the surround experience with fewer (2) speakers. You can even assign the two digital inputs, flexibility usually not found in units at this price. One small bugaboo - the remote, while programmable, allows only certain devices on certain inputs. Video 1 can only be a VCR (since it has A/V in and out) but I have a combination DVD / hard disk recorder and the remote can't accept the unit's device code for Video 1 (but it's OK for Video 2). Small thing (and the manual covers it) and wouldn't stop me from recommending it. I'm not a gamer so the unit's ability to auto detect and configure games is not important, but the front panel A/V inputs allow input for a camera or other device. There is an audio only Aux input (that can have one of the digital inputs assigned to it) and I have my Apple AirPort optical output plugged in there and it sounds great. For a tweak over two hundred from Amazon this thing's a real bargain. Get a set of Orb speakers and their Super 8 sub and you'll be in heaven.
This is just a regular hard disk with an usb and an energy cord adaptor. The box doesn't give any protection for falls, I had an accident and it felt down to the floor, and the hard disk is now broken. I have one trancend and when it felt from my kid, and didn't broke, so I think is a better deal than the other, because is really portable, the lacie hard disk is just external.
Good is:- The radio signal between the two units is good. It works good enough in my house to go about 45' line of sight. 35' around walls.- The unit that repeats the signal at your remote device (i.e. DVR, DVD player, stereo receiver) works well. I use mine from 15' with no problem.Bad is:- The sensitivity of the IR receiver(the devise that you point your IR remote at) is narrow and low. So don't expect to stand more than 6 - 7' away from the very front of the IR reciever with your IR remote control and make it work. It won't. I've tried a couple of different remotes and have the exact same problem. So either get over it or don't bother to purchase it.The other bad news is that I've tried other wireless devises like this and they have similar problems. The best devise that I used was the NexGen. It worked well. However, it only works with most remotes that take AA or AAA batteries. One of mine doesn't and that is my problem.
This product is great. it takes a little getting used to but it does exactly what I needed it to do. I have a mid term coming up & the C-Pen has helped me tremendously. Now I plan to start using it at work as well.Ectaco C-Pen 20 Handheld Scanner
Awesome product and can't beat the price. Does exactly what I wanted it for, to use at night without a bright light.
I ordered this product and received it very promptly (3 days). It installed on Windows 7 without any glitches and worked as I expected. Although it doesn't offer as many color patches as some of the pricier units it did a very good job calibrating my lcd monitor.The calibration is very close to the Pantone swatches and I am using it to color correct commercial photos.
Bought the unit in May 2002, it started acting up in November 2002 and suddenly would not stop playing or turn off in December 2002. Finally had to pull the plug to get it to shut off. Now it has a library video stuck inside.
We now own three of these Arkon stands. Two for Nook Color and one for original Nook. I'm very impressed with Arkon products - thoughtful design and well constructed.The only downside is really the power design of the Nooks: the mini USB cable plugs into the bottom of the tablet (in portrait mode). The solid part of the plug is fairly long, so a lot of pressure is put on the cable and plug if you are using the Nook in portrait mode.
I selected the Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 250 GB USB External Hard Drive after reading a few online reviews. I saw [...], as usla, had a fair price and they are reliable.When the product arrived, I followed the brilliantly simple directions and it did not back up my data. I emailed them after I found I could not answer my questions using the HELP online at the site. Got a speedy answer that I needed to reformat the hard drive for my Mac.Simple instructions, instant happiness.That's all we want from our products. Thank you.
I charged it, discharged it, recharged it to get started. Also used it until completely discharged and then recharged it. When I use this battery my Canon 1D MKII has from 2 to 5 "err99"s per charge. It is simple to clear by popping the battery and turning the camera back on. But this is quite distracting. Since this is my hobby, no money has been lost due to this malfunction. I have two other batteries and the err99 does not occur with them, regardless of battery level or type shooting I am doing. Otherwise, it is fine. After using it for a few months all problems went away and it is operating as well as a Canon battery.
Attached a cheap video camera to my SlingBox and need a composite video (yellow video cable) to S-Video adapter. video looks good. The camera I attached is pretty cheap so I don't know how good the video should look.
I bought this as a gift for my sister since I have one and it is a life saver in the kitchen. Her regular salad shooter had died after much use so she was delighted to have this size. It does more in less time.
Hey, it works as advertised. I just wish TWC had been prepared for people buying their own modems. I bought one for my Sister, and the idiot at TWC she talked to told her to immediately connect the new modem even though it took 48 hours to complete the switch, so she had no internet for a while. Once the work ticket went through, the SB5101 came online fine and has worked flawlessly.
This is a spectacular camera. It takes good pictures, has many options, and works great. It's so small and light weight that I take it everywhere with me to make sure I don't miss a shot. The price here on amazon.com is so low too, I reccommend buying it from here if you get it...
I agree with the other reviewers. The TV has beautiful picture and many pluses.But there is a major flaw that should not be overlooked.This TV does not have analog audio outputs -this means you cannot output the sound of any TV stations or the sound from the VCR to a sound system. You are therefor stuck with only listening to TV stations and VCR through the cheap little speakers in the TV.The digital audio output is for the DVD only and the digital outputs will not output the sound of TV stations or the VCR - so forget that as a solution.and - There is no way to listen to the VCR or TV Staions with headphones either.If you do not intend to use a sound system with the TV - and are happy with listening to the VCR amd TV stations through its little speakers - then this doesnt matter to you and you will be quite happy with this TV -If you want to use a sound system to hear good sound from TV Staions and the VCR - then this TV is unacceptable - as it was for me.PS -I noticed that many did not like my review. If anyone knows of a way to play TV stations and the VCR through an external sound system. - Id like to know what it is
I tried on a bunch of headphones "under or around $200" at Guitar Center, and found these to be the most comfortable by far. My initial impression seemed to be right. I wear these for a few hours every day either listening to or writing music with my computer. They seem to produce less volume than other brands, which for me is fine, I just turn up the volume a few notches. This could cause problems if you're using them for tracking while playing drums I suppose. Buy these if you're looking for an extremely comfortable, very clear and accurate listening experience. There are better headphones out there, but these are as good as you'll get for around $200.
This is a perfect camara with perfect image quality and rockbottom price around three hundred dollars with deals. How ever the batteries that came with the camara drained off in 2 min. Also, I dont like the sound it makes while the camara zooms in and out, sounds as if the motor inside is grinding some thing. I would also have liked a webcam functionality, which it lacks. Also, the digital zoom is pathetic, don't expect to use it. The screen goes blank for a second and the zoomed picture comes up. Continuous digital zoom whould have been nice.Now that functionality that I like, microphone with movie capture, connect to tv and play pics and movies, picture quality which is the most important thing, easy interface and manual settings for picture capture.
It is OK. It's a little loose does the job.It sure beats the XM radio bouncing around in the coffee mug holder.
I use the Kingston Data Traveler everyday. It is very usefull, much more than rewritable CDs.
Forget the analog headset that comes with your VR software. Voice recognition is best achieved with a digital microphone. The Telex H-841 USB digital headset is the best one I found in its price category. Compared to analog Microphone headsets I could say there was at least a 90% improvement.Please note this is not a stereo headset (not for CD music), and also it does not work well with gaming. But for speech recognition applications it is a wonderful tool.
It proved to be exactly as functional and precise as I'd hoped it would. Well worth it.
Since it only costs about twenty bucks, the quality of the headphones are great. kinda uncomfortable around the top area. after about an hour, start to get a headache. not really made for glasses ppl.
You should not be able to list a Mark lll for this kind of pricing onAmazon.. not to mention the Mark lll had so many issues and mostlybecause you can buy a Mark IV for a LOT less it being a much better body.I am going to contact Amazon about this.Please remove this listing.BTW I sold my mint condition Mark III over 2 years ago for $2200 andthere were some going for even less on eBay new still in the box
I never received the item and it was a bait and switch ad. I was lied to and never got the item and was sent a substitute item that was in no way related to the item I ordered although the packing list was correct.
I still have the SD200 I bought a year or two ago, but the XTI is great. I am still learning all the settings. Now I'm starting to play with the RAW and continous shooting modes. I can't wait until nature starts getting it's color back to go shooting in some of the parks around town. A friend of mine has an XT and his photos from last summer look great, I can't imagine what the XTI's will look like.All I can say is buy THE biggest Memory Card you can find. If you shoot in RAW + L, it eats them alive. I had to wait for my Ultra II 2 gig and ended up using a standard 1 gig for a while. Now I just need to decide if I should shell out for more cards or to get an IS USM lens.I was suprised when I used up the battery the first time, not because it went fast (it didn't) but because it uses the same as the Elura series Camcorder I have.I can't say enough about it. Even when I screw up a shot, like when my dog bumps my leg, I can still see great detail. Canon did a great job with this camera and if you register it like I did, they answer even the rookiest of questions quicker than you would expect.If you are looking for an upgrade from a point and shoot to a SLR, this is for you. If you are already familiar with Canon's Menus and Programs, that's just icing.
Purchased this product, connected it via firewire - does not work, does not even format! connected via usb, formats ok, but then immediately afterwards, chkdsk gives errors.Must be either a bad batch or inadequate Quality Control.
It works well, but the black margin on each side reduces screen size. I will experiment with photo size to overcome this objection
Not one bad thing about this, very good keyboard. Lots of manual features and options. Very user friendly in my mind.
After debating the need for the IS feature, I am glad that I spent the extra 400 bucks for it. It's not just for very low light conditions, but is quite handy in many everyday situations where the lighting isn't that great and you don't want to hike up the ISO. My mom just recently purchased the same lens without the IS feature, and my lens smoked hers whilst taking Christmas photos in our house. If you don't have the room or the time to set up a tripod, and you have the cash, spend it.
I have got to say that this is one of the best purchases I have ever done. Besides the 150$ offer price that I paid for it, it is a great camera (of course, it's a Sony), specially for photo amateurs like me. I've been using for about four months and I'm very satisfied with it. Let's start with the pros:- 4.1 MP for great pictures at maximum resolution (and 4.1 is enough for me)- 2.5 inch, clear, bright, crisp (huge!) LCD screen- If you equip a Memory Stick Pro, you can take camcorder-like video (I can take approx. 3 minutes of high-quality video with a 256 MB Memory Stick)- It comes with powerful rechargeable batteries (charger included), which last enough for, say..., a birthday party, although I recommend buying an extra pair.- Numerous shooting modes for a variety of lighthing conditions. It also has a Manual mode for those pros that know how tweak lens and camera settings.- Sturdy construction, excellent Sony design.Now, the cons:- Hmmm... I guess a couple of things that annoy me is the time it takes for the camera to recharge between two shots in automatic mode (about 3 seconds) and the other thing is that the USB cable to connect the camera to the CPU is propietary on the camera's end, and now I think I lost the cable, and will probably have to buy a new one. Thank God I have a memory card reader, else I would have a great useless camera.To sum it up, I love it, and defenitely recommend it if you look for a budget camera.
I love these units. I own three of them and they are the easiest storage devices for CDs I've encountered. You can place the CDs in so their titles can be read from the top or sides. They are attractive and seem durable. I use mine as holding areas for my frequently used CDs. Can't go wrong!
I've had my i.Sound Harmony Flat Panel Speakers (White), since Christmas of 2006 and the system is still working beautifully. The set-up is eye-catching and modern and the sound is just right. I can either keep the volume low so as not to wake my son, or I can turn my mp3 player volume up high, which increases the volume on the i.Sound Speakers. One of the functions on my mp3 player, besides a manual graphic equalizer, is a large selection of pre-set graphic equalizer options. Also, it has SRS Wow with bass boost and by using these functions, I can change the sound quality of the speakers' output. i.Sound keeps up with any setting I program and it always sounds great. Plus, at Radio Shack, I bought the items necessary to allow me to plug in the mini-speakers. I use them at work with my mp3 player and the sound is crisp, clear and better than one would expect from a mini. All in all, I am very pleased with the i.Sound Harmony Speaker system and would buy it again, if mine broke. It is a high quality product for a low price!
For a 60mm fan it pushes plenty of air......but it is one of the loudest fans out there. Moved up a board in a server and needed more 'wind tunnel'.....fan works well for this....if your server closet is at the end of the hall, or in/next to someone's office who you're not a huge fan of. Turns out the TF line is probably a better bet, but it goes by ambient temp which isn't always going to tell the story of the component you are trying to cool.
Very light and easy to use. Poor viewing on LCD in sunlight i.e. almost impossible to see what you are shooting. Images come out nice, good color. Needs better mechanism or
The Canon copier is exactly what I expected. I hadn't anticipated getting a free cartridge with the unit, so I ordered one. Good thing too, since the free included cartridge was empty.
Bought this as a gift. for binoculars. Person said it worked fine. Easy to attach to her binoculars and is comfortable on her neck
This is a great set of headphones for the price. They are my first pair of "nice" headphones. The level of clarity and detail put out by the headphones was amazing compared to other headphones that I tried(specifically beats and bose headphones), especially considering the price difference. These have a great low range while still producing great mediums and highs. While the music is amazing, this set of headphones is actually very aesthetically pleasing with a visually stunning black and white color scheme. Couldn't be happier with the purchase
I bought this jumpdrive two years ago because I was told I would need it for a class. I didn't end up using it for that class, but it is one of the best buys I have ever made.I won't get into the joy of having a jumpdrive, because if you are shopping you probably know. As for me, I picked this one because it was the cheapest the store had, as well as the cutest.About a year ago, the inevitable happened and my jumpdrive was left in the pocket of my shorts, which then were washed. As I took my clothes out of the dryer after a full 60 minutes on the highest heat setting, I was horrified to find my little jumpdrive sitting in the dryer.I was amazed that when I plugged it into my computer on a hopeful whim, my jumpdrive worked perfectly. It has been a year, and I have not had any problems with it whatsoever.If you are wondering if this is a fluke, I went to the Lexar site to tell them, figuring they could use it as a testimonial and maybe I could even get some free stuff, to find almost all of their testimonials of a similar story, with the different models. One person has even washed their's three times and it still works! Once was panic enough for me, but I will only buy a jumpdrive, assuming I ever end up needing to get a new one.
This strobe light will wake you up at night. Good product aspecialy for people with a hearing problem what unable them to hear sirens. That way they see a strobe lights to warn them.
It took me a long time to decide before purchasing this battery pair. But so far I have had no regrets. Though the battery pack cover says the battery to be 1100mA the battery itself has a sticker with value 750mA printed, that is fine with me as long as it does its job and lasts long.The batteries came with some charge in them so I decided to drain them of their charge completely by using them in the camera before re-charging them.Inserting one of the batteries in the camera, the battery was shown to be half-empty. On restarting the camera again the battery status was shown to be FULL !!!. I wonder who is lying. Anyways I was able to get over 400 shots before the battery drained out (about 25 of those had flash ON).The next battery has been inserted and the camera showed FULL status but some times says half-FULL. Anyways I did take about 100+ shots and the battery status is still shown to be half-FULL. If it lasts close to 400 I would be happy since I have no idea how much charge the battery had to begin with.The next test for me is to insert a fully-charged battery and find out how many pictures I will be able to take before it drains out completely.So far so good.With these in my arsenal I do not have a reason to not capture the moment.
Bought this adorable headset for my 2.5 y.o. grandson and they are a perfect fit for our little guy. He thought they were "really cool". He loves to listen to books and music and this is great because he can hear the sound better and it doesn't interfere with the activities of others at home or on the go.
Bought it at local Staples store today (with a $25 off coupon!), ready to return it if I experienced difficulties getting it to work with my Verizon Fios Actiontec (MI424-WR) wireless router (based on some of the reviews).Was pleasantly surprised that it auto-configured on the first try, AND increased the signal strength on our HD Tivo Wireless USB --located in family room "2 walls away" from the Fios router -- from "marginal" (50%) to Excellent (80s and even low 90s!).It also gave me full wireless bars in that room on my Palm Pre, and "Excellent" signal strength on my Dell D830 laptop.Worked just as advertised, out-of-the-box, no fuss no muss. I love the design that lets it plug right into an outlet--I just added a little strip of velcro to secure it against the wall plate, in its unobstrusive floor-level location behind a drape. Weak edge-of-wireless range issue solved!...am wondering if I should add a single-outlet surge protector...Very pleased! Not let's see if it keeps working reliably--will post updates if anything changes!PS - One important detail -- the model number of my unit is WRE54g version 3!
This is pneumatic and supposedly adjustable. I disagree unless Savage's definition of adjustable is that it moves down to the lowest position when the slightest amount of pressure is applied. There is no way someone could rest their elbows on this table because it will not hold its position. I hope I can return it and get a better one.
I have only had this printer for awhile now, and have only printed 43 8x10s so far. But, I must say, these prints are the finest I've ever seen from a printer. They are every bit as good as prints made at professional labs on photo paper in the past.I am very happy with this machine, and it's hard for me to believe they can sell it for so little. I am anxious to see just how well it does on 11x14 prints. I expect the best, and I bet I will not be disappointed.The ONLY drawback, and it's a minor one, is the cost of the ink. It has always been my contention that inks are highly overpriced, and these are no exception. But, compared to other printers, the inks are not that expensive it would seem.If this printer continues to perform like this through the years, I will become, and remain, a loyal Epson Printer fan.
This Nikon SB-400 is great. I also own the top of the line SB-800, a fantastic powerful, do everything flash; an over-kill for reasonably close fill flash, & providing light in poorly lit areas that are not huge. The SB-400 is perfect for these situations...it's compact, yet has light output well beyond the capability of the camera built-in flash. Inexpensive, well built, & very capable. I've had great results using it on the three Nikon cameras I own...can't attest to its results on other brabds.
After toying with the controls and familarizing myself with this mp3, I was amazed that everything works as discribed on specs. I wished that i would have ordered two at the price i have gotten it at. The was only one down side to this product, while play with it the display went blank on me, maybe it was my pressing to many buttons at the same time. I'll hold off on sending it back for replacement for a few days, to see if it happens again.
I thought it was great when i first bought it for my wife. I figured it would be great for all the kid's activites that we're always attending; but 2 weeks later my 2yr. old daughter got a hold of it and bent the USB connector. Now I can't use it to connect onto anything. I called and emailed the company, but their response was: "at this time there are no parts available to repair your problem."Bottom line, it's not kid friendly so take care of it!
Get this it is the best gaming add-on you can get. Had mine for over 1 year now...have had no problems...my game has improved as a result of this pad.
Bought this for my daughter Christmas 2010. Good Netflix interface. However, just found out from her the the unit will not play blu-ray DVDs any more (only 17 months of minimal DVD use) - both Inception and Thor blu-ray DVDs give read error message, though non-blu-ray plays OK. (Both discs play OK on a Panasonic model I bought from Amazon Christmas 2011 for $89). I'll update this review when I find out repair estimate from Samsung.
Excellent product. No problems encountered to date.thanks to the seller. It is very useful when making a ballroom dance style CD for weekend dance parties at studios.
When I saw how perfect digital cameras were for my needs, I knew I needed one. After weeks of research on which one to get, I finally decided on the Canon Powershot A40. A friend had recomended this one to me and its features seemed to fit my needs almost perfectly. I bought the camera at Best Buy with 4 accesories. I got the 128 MB memory card, a case, rechargable batteries, and a memory card reader. After 20 minutes of opening the box, I knew how to work the camera. It's incredible! With the memory card (which is completely necessary!) I can take more pictures than I will ever need, as well as a 30 second video clip. I am really ejoying this camera...the only complaint I have (which is minor) is the short battery life. Make sure you get rechargable battaries! The camera eats them up very fast.
Worked very well BUT again (blockers and or sensors) were NOT ON Cable recieved, If I see something on AmazonI DO Expect to get item as PICTURED!!!!! just because it came from China I was not happy, price was good but send what is shown!!!!
Comfortable, quality product. Beats Bose hands down. These are good at blocking outside sound even when not turned on, however the sound is lacking without being switched on (about a 3-star rating with the batteries turned off, 5-stars when turned on). Case is excellent; very flat, easy to pack in a carry-on so that they stay out-of-the-way.I bought them primarily for the noise-canceling qualities while flying. They work so well, you won't hear the person snoring next to you or even the captain telling you to evacuate the plane if you're listening to your own music! They block out everything when turned to a moderate music level.
I had Canon ELPH before. It's compact and good for outdoors. But the indoor pictures were not bright. But with this Lumix, I get perfect pictures everywhere. I love it. Also it's very light.
I bought this card to work with my Linux laptop. It does not come with Linux driver and it is not easy to make it work with Linux but possible.If I had to buy another card I would buy some other more Linux friendly vendor.
This is not a hard core professional kit. But it's still a great value, and the company stands behind it. I have given two away as gifts, one to an amateur and one to a professional. Both love them. My pro friend tells me her kit has limitations, but is still very handy and a convenient addition to her tool box. The amateur is beside himself with it and uses it to capture images for his blog. There was also a problem my pro friend had with the lights. We contacted American Recorder about the issue and they sent us new ones, no charge, and were very helpful and a pleasure to work with. More companies need to behave like they do.
If your wireless network is using WPA2 encryption, this product does not support it. You will have to use the less secure WPA or the insecure WEP encryption option. Despite the fact that Linksys (owned by Cisco) has had firmware updates for its WRT54G router to support WPA2 since at least August 2005, it still has not bothered to update this product. The one I bought was version 3, the current one being sold.Also, as many others have said, setup instructions are very poor, so be prepared to spend time with Tech Support. It took over half an hour on the phone for the tech rep to figure out that the problem was that the product does not work with WPA2 despite my telling her my configuration at the beginning of the call. She had to check with a supervisor twice to finally discover the problem. The support rep was very courteous but obviously did not know the product well enough and should have escalated the call to someone more knowledgeable.In general, Linksys products have been great, but this one is a loser.
This is a good, inexpensive umbrella. I haven't noticed much difference between it and the ones I paid 3x as much for. The shipping I was charged by the merchant was more than what Amazon quoted when I checked out on Amazon's site, so look out for that if your the type that would be bothered by it.
I've had one of these for a long time (it was purchased elsewhere). Like "Ed" and "Clement (cleme1q) Sciammas", I also could not get it to work in my older computer. Then just very recently, I realized that the card was not pushed in and seated in the PCI slot 100%. Now it's working just fine. Great product!
Creative Zen V Plus 2 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Green)This is a nice and tight little player. Nice features and easy to use.I would've given it 5 stars if it hadn't froze up about 2 months after getting it. I had to return it to customer service and they got it back to me in about 2 weeks. Not a good sign. Really too bad I really like the player in every other way.
Having a teenager who eats up AA batteries constantly, the Kodak Rapid Charger solves this problem easily. Recharges batteries in 3 hours which is much quicker than overnight. Some charges can take up to 12 hours. This charger is made for digital cameras and elctronics that drain batteries quickly. You can rechage AA or AAA batteries. An added bounus is that this particular unit comes with 4 AA rechargeable batteries. A Great solution at a great price from a well-known name like Kodak. What more could you ask.
This antenna allowed me to receive 2 HD channels in my area, but it gave me no better reception than my thumb placed over the end of the coaxial cable. Basically any antenna will be as effective as this.
My boss was tossing the computer, and I picked it up and made it a Linux server. It's taken about 5 attempts at installation (so far) but hopefully I can get it to work.The computer is slow as hell (450 Mhz Pentium II) and has trouble running Linux. Obviously, no one would buy this computer as a primary machine, but it has worked in our lab for about 7 years. The fact that it still runs is encouraging.
There is a manufacturing defect in this product that prevents one from opening the battery compartment. Kensington seems to be aware of the problem, since their website offers an alternative to the directions given in the manual. Neither works. My advice: pass on this.
this is great product. there are a lot of space. However, it is too big with small person
Nikon has muddied the waters about, and now offers no less than three digital SLR cameras that use the same basic imager -- the D200, D80, and D40x. Which should you buy?This D80 is smack in the middle, and packaged with a useful lens that's also middle-of-the road in its applications. Appropriately, the D80 may be the best choice for those who have graduated from the point-and-shoot/snapshooting phase, but aren't ready for a more semi-pro camera.D40x -- Uses the same 10.2MP sensor, but is smaller than the D80. It produces similar image quality, but has the limitation of providing autofocus only with AF-S and AF-I lenses (or other lenses from third-party vendors that have autofocus motors built-in.) If you own an existing complement of lenses that aren't compatible, you'll want to pass on this camera.D200 -- Larger than the D80, it has more water-resistent sealing, and uses a four-channel readout from the sensor, so it's capable of 5 fps bursts in continuous shooting mode. The D200 is much more customizable, has shooting banks to store sets of settings, and will provide metering in both M and Aperture-priority modes with older, non-"cpu"-equipped manual focus lenses. This camera might be your choice if you're shooting a lot of sports, have older lenses, and want to be able to customize your settings. The D200 uses Compact Flash cards rather than the SD cards used by the D80 and D40x.D80 -- This camera has many of the features of the D200 in a smaller package, but with a slower 3 fps burst rate. It's a camera you won't easily grow out of, is simple to use, and provides excellent image quality. It makes an excellent "first" D-SLR.
I'm not an experienced user but I found these binoculars to be more than good enough for my outdoor needs. Easy to handle, robust in contruction and providing bright, clear images. Very happy with the make and model.
Good quality device. It doesn't use much power, so batteries last a long time. Easy to use and can pick up even subtle sounds.
I purchased this hoping to split my phone line between the phone and dsl cable. Unfortunately this did not work for that. It does split phone lines.
My brother bought one for our road trip, LA to Seattle. We lost an about a day of travel while stopping to try to work the bugs out of this product. I nearly threw it off the Golden Gate Bridge! The sound was what you'd expect for about 10 minutes, then it degraded into static as each station we tuned to got out of range. We also had difficulty positioning it in the car to get the best transmission to the car stereo. In the process the clip on the iPod case snapped off to boot. Don't buy this gizmo.
Always liked the wall-mounted hairdryers in motels & resorts. This product was easy to install, solves storage problems & does a good job w/2 drying speeds. Also like the cord hanger feature.
This camera is old (released in 2004) but 7 years later (2011) there is still no camera on the market that delivers such sharp pictures, in such a small package. It has a 39mm (equivalent) prime lens, which is the key to its high quality images. Like SLR lenses, no zoom = much better image quality.The battery is small, so after a few years, you'll need to get it replaced. Camera batteries lose their ability to charge, as they get older. The impact is more noticeable on small batteries.I've had this camera since it was released and it's never failed me. In fact, I own three.
It is very nice to have arond the house because if there is a weather alert you are notified quickly!
Let's face it - if you're buying a head unit that plays MP3 CDs, you're buying it TO PLAY MP3 CDs. And most of the cheaper units [are bad] sure they play MP3 CDs - as long as you are careful about what format you burn in, what bitrate the files are, whether or not they're VBR etc. When it came time to put a decent system in my car, I just couldn't do this. I already had many discs full of MP3s from MP3ing my entire very large CD collection, and I was not about to re-burn it all.The main competition for this unit to me is the Alpine CDA-7894 - which costs about twice as much. Price wasn't real important to me - I checked out the Pioneers (including the 8400 and 9400 - for that kind of money I'm not waiting 6 seconds between tracks!), and the Kenwoods, and neither cut it when I threw Mp3 discs at them. The Alpine's controls didn't seem as intuitive to me as the JVC's, and that was where I made my final decision.In the end I went with the JVC because it had superb MP3 playback with very fast between-track time, ID3 tag support, controls that are easy to use ...and sounds great. The Auxillary-input on the front panel is a real nice touch too - sometimes I've got stuff on my PDA that I want to listen to and this makes that very simple. Get the optional auxillary rear input cable and you can hook up a TV or DVD player too - for a cheaper unit there's a whole lot of flexibility built in!The KD-SX980 is a no-BS, great sounding head unit with superb MP3 playback. It doesn't have the incredible display that some of the more expensive units have - but so what? I took the money I saved and put in an LCD screen and DVD player :)
Seems to work fine, but it seems to be white instead of black... which is mildly annoying. I was expecting a black unit, since that's what is pictured and I don't see a color specified in the title.
I purchased this unit for Christmas 2004 and have yet to find a disc that will work for recording from VHS to DVD. This has been a nightmare. I would return the unit had the box not been accidently thrown out with the rest of the Christmas trash. Save yourself a headache and try another unit.
before i bought this camera, i came on and read the reviews. everyone left comments on how great this camera was, so i decided to purchase it. guess they forgot to mention how crappy the zoom on this camera is. size wise wasnt too bad, but wish it was thinner.
This works well with our Sansa e280. Gets louder (and stays clear) than I had anticipated from such a small unit. Feels sturdy. I've read complaints about not having a remote... c'mon, are you kidding me???
I originally bought the incase designs palm III case but it was a tight fit for my palm IIIe. Now I have this case, and I have to say, it's much better. Sleeker styling, nicer interior, and most importantly the PDA fits in it! It offers the same degree of protection as the incase holder without being quite as bulky.
-WEAKEST PLAYER ON THE MARKET-BUTCHERED THE QUALITY OF MY MP3S-RADIO IS WEAK-BAD SOFTWARE-SPELLING ERRORS AND POOR GRAMMAR IN MANUALBUY ANYTHING ELSE
this unit is a very good unit. it does not have any flaws as of now. the upload from Sat. is very fast and accurate. the picture quality is superb, sound quality w/built in speaker is fantastic. you can not beat this for the buck.This unit does not need a celebrity commercial add, its stand in a class all by itself.
I bought this video recorder for my wife for Christmas, and she loves it. It is very easy to use, and the video quality is better than expected.The biggest issue I had with this product is its video transfers to the computer. Since it says that it only works with Windows or a Mac, I tried using it with Windows 2000 Pro, and even though the videos were saved to the hard drive, I could not figure out how to view them. Windows Media Player said that they were playing, but all I saw was a black screen without any sound. When I tried hooking up the recorder with my computer running Ubuntu Linux, however, I was able to copy the videos to the hard drive easily and play them without having to use the camcorder's built-in Windows-only software. Ubuntu sees the camcorder as a camera and allows you to save the "camera files." The Totem video player in Ubuntu plays the videos without a hitch.Even though the label says this device is Window-only, it isn't, and that's good!
I am a loyal fan of Archos products. They were well ahead of the game when they made this mp3 player. It was the only mp3 player at the time that offered video capabilities in addition to incorporating video recording, camera, audio recorder (through the mini microphone in the unit or the use of RCA cables connected through it's line in connector), picture viewer, and of course the mp3 player.One of my favorite features that MP3 players still do not include to date is speed capabilities. You could 'speed up' or 'slow down' an mp3. It also had EQ capabilities. Yet another feature that mp3 players still do not include today, including my super expensive and advanced IPhone.It was very easy to move files on and off this unit as well through its USB 2 connection cable.I still have this mp3 player in my possession however the screen stopped working after I tried to open it up to fix the head phone jack connector which kept losing connection after a while. It still operates and I use it as a backup 20GB hard drive.I could output the video on screen to see what I am doing but I own a newer model Archos, so I just use that instead.ARCHOS ROCKS!!!!
I Got this frame as a Christmas present. I love it!! It's easy to use, takes every kind of digital media, plays MP3's and you can even hook it up to your TV. I do agree with the other reviewer, mine also turns on by itself when it's off but only when I light a cigarette and put my lighter down on the desk that it's sitting on. LOL!!! The sound quality of the MP3's is great, the picture quality is wonderful but they have to be jpg format otherwise they wont show up. I would recommend this frame to anyone
I just got them yesterday, so if they need breaking in, I'm sure that I will be amazed afterward. I cannot believe the amount of bass that I am getting for such a small speaker and for such a low price.A Sony sub woofer will be added later on, but I really am thrilled with these. There are big for "book shelf" speakers, but they are tiny for for the big sound coming out of them. I've been playng Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones as well as movies since I hooked them up and I love them.Its definitely a good idea to toss the free wire thats included and use some thicker stuff. I found 16 gauge to really hit the spot.
Worked well the first time. What a difference to know the person on the other end of Skype was actually hearing all of us in the conference room.
I had my doubts at first because does not have Bluetooth. is very conforatble and the price is great. I have no regrets.
I bought a Strobo-Frame about ten years ago and I do not do flash photography without it. Yes, it is another piece of equipment to haul around, and it does require a synch cable to trigger the flash, but the monumental difference in the pictures makes this worth every bit of extra effort.With the ability to keep the flash over the lens, whether the shot is vertical or horizontal, truly gives the pictures a much more professional look. The "blown-out" look from a flash being right in your subject's face is eliminated, as is the harsh light from a flash mounted on, or built-into, the camera. Red-eye is also eliminated as the flash, again, is not firing directly onto your subject.It's a great accessory for any photographer looking to improve the quality of their photos.
This is my first purchased lens. After doing some research on a number of lenses. I have concluded that this lens was a great starter lens in terms of:user friendliness ( image stabilization is pretty neat)capabilities (good zoom and speed)price ( around $360, this is pretty decent for a starting lens in my opinion)the only bad thing i can say about this lens is the weight. i am not a weakling or anything but the weight of the lens is considerable when taking into account how you need to compensate to take pictures. however, the weight is not a big factor when you get used to it, it's easy to grip despite it's size (72mm diameter. i enjoy this lens and i feel you would too.
I bought this receiver to use as a preamp in my system. I based my decision on information as stated on the Pioneer web site, and the attractive price compared to some of the other options I considered.This receiver does have a number of good features, but has one serious flaw. It will not display on screen status messages for daily operations, like volume and sound mode, unless you have a Pioneer display, and run another special cable from the receiver to the TV (As a side note, Pioneer needs to understand we want to run LESS cables to our display). That means you only get to see the simple set-up screen on your non-Pioneer TV, which you will probably use when you first set up the receiver, and very infrequently after that. (The set-up menu lets you set things like assignable inputs, and audio calibtraion.)Sounds like a small deal, but in many home theaters, including mine, the electronics are not in the line of site (mine are in a closet just outside the theater with an infrared repeater system controlling everything.) This not uncommon, many have thier electronics isolated like me or behind cabninet doors, and it means I have no idea what the volume is, what sound mode I am using, or anything beyond the set-up menu unless I go into the closet. BAD, BAD, BAD! This seems to be a marketing ploy by Pioneer to get you to buy Pioneer TV's and projectors, and it is beyond stupid. If this was not the case I would rate this receiver much higher, but it is a SERIOUS flaw. It makes using this unit extremely tedious and difficult.This limitation also means, if you have mulitple displays, I have a plasma TV and projector in my theater, you need to run thier special cable to both displays, and both have to be Pioneer. Again, I have to say BAD, BAD, BAD!The other features are as stated on the Pioneer website, but they are lying when they say this unit has on screen display, and this will be a major drawback for users that do not have the receiver in the line of site when using thier systems, unless they have a Pioneer display with SR+. (Oh yeah, your Pioneer display has to be also be equipped with SR+, thier way of linking the two units. If your Pioneer display is not equipped with SR+, you are again out of luck. Did I mention this is BAD?!)25 Feb 2007 - addition to reveiw:I called Onecall and they will take unit back, but at 15% restocking fee, plus paying for shipping both ways. While Onecall really did nothing wrong (Pioneer is lying about the OSD!), it is one of thier vendors and not the customer's fault either and the customer should not pay for this kind of fraud. Buyer beware from Onecall, thier customer service on this one was not good.
This was the first camera I bought and boy was i dissappointed, I threw it away after my first set of prints. It's the worst camera ever, even the instant cameras give better results. I expected much more from a brand like Olympus. Anyway my advice is stay away from this camera.
Bought this memory to upgrade an iMac G5. Install was easy and it worked perfectly. System recognized RAM immediately and system responsiveness over the stock 512 mb stick has improved. Worth the small investment to make an aging iMac happy again.
It worked, what more do you want me to say? Yay, I'm doing cartwheels! The part that I had that was broken got replaced by something that isn't broken. Woot!
I bought two of these in March 2006 for a simple home security system. Both provide exceptional low-light amplification with very little noise. You can almost see in the dark with no need for IR or other illuminators. Both units appear to be very well made and come with power supply, video cable adaptors and a rugged adjustable mounting bracket and aluminum sunshade. They appear to be very high quality on the exterior.However, one of the units has a very bright dot (actually a tight group of hot pixels) near the top center and a less bright group of pixels just left of center. The other unit has no hot pixels. Hot pixels would be unacceptable to me in a camera used to record precious memories. But for a security system, it is not a show stopper. Getting clear images in all light levels is what's most needed.I just recently purchased a third unit and found that it too has a couple of hot pixels in the image. Much worse, this third camera also has a very grainy unusable image under even moderately low-light. Poor low-light performance is unacceptable. So, it is on the way back to Amazon for an exchange.In summary, I've received one perfect sample out of three thus far. Two samples have hot pixels, which may or may not be a big issue, and one sample had much worse low-light image quality. It appears that Lorex has poor QC in checking image quality for these cameras.
I definately think this is the best Sony boombox you will find. The sound is great, it's much more like a stereo system, than the others, by Sony. Although kind of bulky, it has an attractive design, but most importantly, it sounds great! This is definately the Sony boombox to get!
It is what the name says it is. Nothing complicated here. Winding mechanism works reliably. Recommend to the business traveler.
using it for a week. works right away on XP desktop, XP Laptop, and Vista Laptop without installing any driver/software and worked with all the IMs using that's include MSN, Yahoo, and Skype.Satisfied with the quality of web cam for the money.
I first purchased a Microsoft keyboard and mouse and they were ok. I then picked up the logitech pair and they were a cut above. Battery life is twice that of the Microsoft and the mouse is more acurate. I will not use anything else.The only downside, the mouse does not have forward and back buttons, you have to pick one or the other.
I read all the reviews on this item and paid alot of attention to the bad reviews. No need to do that this product is incredible. Hook it up to your computer (Windows Vista)Compatible. You wanna make sure you have your model #'s and makes of product to hook up. You type it in the program it runs quick, asks how you wanna use your equipment, and where its all plugged into your television, and litterally within minutes its set up. In the begining it didnt turn on the tv but it gives you a menu question on the remote lcd if its working correctly, and if not hit help I did that and problem solved automatically. It must run through codes in the remote or something. You hit one button and it turns on all devices to the right settings and correct components for the activity you want. Blam! Very Impressive!! Amazing Technology. List of my Hook ups. Samsung TV HL-T5087s, Yamaha AV Reciever RX-V363, Xbox 360 (For Gaming and watcing DVD's) And Directv HD DVR HR-20. Even saves your settings online and allows you to make changes if you wish. Worth every penny.
I recieved this in three days from ordering it, right after I ordered it i e-mailed the company specifically making sure they sent the silver one, I still received a black on black sub. So now my trunk has a silver and a black one since I'm to lazy to send it back. All in all this is an amazing sub. Im running it parallel with another07cvt124 and with two ten inch jl audios with a 4000 watt ssl ev4000d mono at 1.64 ohms. Each sub getting about 350 watts each, these things pound. Highly recommended.
These speakers have excellent sound and aren't expensive. The do not produce bass, so you'll need some kind of sub woofer. The can't not be used as stand alone bookshelf speakers.
Compact TV; sound quality good; video image blurry.A better purchase is the flat screen Sylvania 6420ff.
Purchased in 2002 but used only last 3 years til now(Feb 2010)Excellent picture and sound - well built - lots of special featuresPlays all my rented DVDs and home videos burned on DVD-RsRecommended if you can find one used in good conditionNegatives featuresLarge footprint - remote could be better (lots of tiny buttons)Read that common H07 error can be fixed with oil on the inside spindle..................................................................................................
We paid $176 for ours, can't remember if shipping was included. Consumer Reports rated this camera the best in class and had the price as under $200 too. And remember, more megapixels does not mean a better camera, in fact it can be a worse camera.
My first buy was an older version from ebay it was okay and the batteries did not work but the version that This guy was selling was a little different. It came in a package, came with a holding bag and cables, it was more comfy and the battery worked!The directional sound is not perfect, you can tell if some thing is left, right, behind and in front of you but not left back or front right.Sound quality is great as long as the bass is going the 4 smaller speakers sound really like a cheap radio but with all the speakers going and the bass it sounds like a movie theater.This is the best head set you can buy for 20$ Because of the overall sound quality, surround sound, its comfortable and it has a digital decoder.
took my sharpest shots ever of the moon last july 16 night of the lunar eclipse. you would definitely need a tripod for this. used manual focus backed up by the in focus beep and light. the zoom lock moves in the opposite of the pentax 18 to 250 and i got this mixed up at first. thought the zoom was jammed.
had to call customer service since their MAC setup did not work automatically. Customer service was quick, responsive and got me through it all in no time.
Had a new AV system that looked odd in the TV section of the TV cabinate, though that is where my DVD, cable box, and tivo were. I moved all components in the bottom enclosure, added an RF distribution system. The VL600 performed admirably! After figuring out what order things should come on, and what button pushes were needed to switch between functions, the VL600 took the programming and executed without issue, every time. Simple one-button pushes now turn everything on and off (in order), switch to tivo, switch to Cable box, switch to DVD, and switch to the stereo AV. It is nice having one remote that does it all. I have to keep the old remotes in case I ever need to retrain this remote. I only had to do that for a very few buttons, maybe 3, including the tivo.It does take some patience and does require planning to build the programming in the proper order, and that makes perfect sense.
I have had this system for almost a month and I love it! I think it is great and the sound is good also. Other reviewers mentioned the sound being loud at start up, but I have found that the only reason it is loud is because that is how I left it when I turned it off last. My only complaint (and it doesn't bother me that much) is that the remote has to be pointing directly in front of the unit. Even at a slight angle I find it doesn't always work.
I recently bought a pair of these things because it had been 10 years since I owned a pair of headphones that weren't for a Walkman.When I got these I was so happy! Unfortunately, what with one thing and another, I didn't really get a chance to ring them out until a few days before the warranty expired. I figured that was ok though. You see, I am a night person and my wife is so not. This seemed like the answer to my prayers...until...My wife tapped me and told me she could hear everything from these things. Now granted I play my music loud but when I tested them on another person to see how bad the sound was bleeding out I discovered my wife wasn't kidding. You could hear every single F#%&ing; note. Then I noticed that the outside of these phones looked suspiciously like speakers themselves. That's odd.Now it just so happens my mom had picked up a different model of Koss Headphones and you could turn those things up and not hear a thing from the outside, of course the sound was unacceptable for me but it proved that it was Possible.I also thought it was funny that the stupid hairnet thing came off the DAY the warranty expired. If that doesn't say something about this company I don't know what does.So, on the off chance that the manufacturers at Koss are just stupid and not outright ripoff artists, I'll explain how headphones are supposed to work.1. THE WEARER SHOULD BE ABLE TO HEAR WHAT'S COMING THROUGH THE (only rather adequate) SPEAKERS.2. A PERSON IN THE NEXT ROOM SHOULDN'T BE ABLE TO HEAR THEM AT ALL!!!!OR MAYBE SLIGHTLY.3. IF YOU ARE GOING TO SELL THIS CRAP, THEN THE WORDS "MAXIMUM ISOLATION" SHOULDN'T BE ANYWHERE IN THE SPECS.Lying schmucksMaybe these guys should find a new business.. like prostitution. Although if they did that as bad as they made these things they'd get killed.As far as I'm concerned, warranty or no warranty, these guys owe me my $50Oh, I know that someone's going to think "well you were just playing your music too loud, just lower it and you'll be fine" but even at moderate listening levels it was still audible enough to be heard in most of the room, and that was on a laptop not even a stereo system with much power.So if you are going to pick up some headphones, pick another brand.P.S. My wife got me some New ones, These were Philips model: shp2500 and they had the same problem. I kept those anyway because the sound was too good to pass up. That doesn't effect my comments about Koss' stupidity one bit, it just means that Koss isn't the only company that doesn't know what headphones are for. It also means that after two sets of headphones that are supposed to have good stats I still don't have what I wanted. Get it together morons!*EDIT* A helpful user took the time to comment on my above rant. They have my thanks. I, as I stated, have not owned any headphones for many years and I was not aware of the difference between opoen backed and closed back headphones and I thought that hearing them was a bug and not a feature. It might still be noted that the specs claim that these 'phones have "maximum isolation" which I still think is false advertising.That being said, I'm leaving my original comment up because I firmly believe in leaving my stupidity for all to see, somebody who is looking for headphones can now learn from my mistakes.*End of Edit*
I agree with everything said previously. Horrible case, unpleasant touch, unreadable display...
This product was nice for the price paid (Sony charged at least $10 more). The one downside, in my opinion, was that I expected better/more padding than it has. I would guess the neoprene case is a mere 2/3 mm. In comparison, that is the same thickness as a surfing wetsuit. I was hoping for somewhere between 5-7mm for the extra cushion. Nevertheless, I'm satisfied.
Here are the specifications for the Panasonic RP-HT21 headphones:Driver Units: 30mmImpedance: 24 ohmsSensitivity: 100 db/mWPower Handling Capacity: 1000 mW (IEC)Frequency Response: 16 Hz - 22 kHzCord: 1.3 m (4.5 ft.)Plug: 3.5 mmThese headphones are unusually comfortable, and you'll be amazed at the beautiful and accurate sound they produce.ONE THING TO BE AWARE OF: These headphones don't get particularly loud. If you're looking for something to use with an MP3 player or an iPod, it's usually best to buy headphones or earbuds that have a sensitivity level of at least 105 db/mW. The Sony Mdr-E10Lp earbuds are a cheap, energy-efficient, halfway-comfortable, and decent-sounding alternative.
I have this on my motorcycle handlebars, my iPod is attached to a handlemounted rack by use of an armband made to fit the iPod. Works as described, very easy to reach, buttons are easy to push and work as expected. I have NOT made use of the playlist button so I'm not sure of it's useablilty. I simply use it for "play/pause" and volume control when entering or exiting the freeway. I also have not tested it in bad weather conditions as it remains hot and sunny 90% of the year.Good job Scosche
This is a good choice to upgrade the camera performance and Good price
This camera is a huge disappointment, the battery life is horrible, esp. after a few months of usage. I have to charge it after only a few hours of taking pictures.Also, the battery is difficult to remove the camera, which is required the charge it.I don't understand why they design the product so you have to remove the battery to charge it, why not follow the cell phone scheme where you just plug a charger into the device itself?Bottom line, this produce is a waste of money, go with a different brand.
Pros: Cheap, Touch Screen, Fast.Cons: Comes with Maps version 6 instead of 7, Glare.For the price (318.00) I don't think you can get a better product. I did a LOT of research before buying this and it really paid off. This GPS will give you clear voice directions turn-by-turn with great accuracy. Sometimes it misspells streets and minor details but it's rare. Also you should do the firmware update and order maps version 7.0 (free). After the firmaware update you will have to do a hard reset by turning it off then turning it on while touching the bottom left corner of the screen and saying yes when prompted. (search on google for hard reset). The only thing that bugs me is that version 7.0 is been around for more than a year and they still ship v. 6.0. Anyway, I love it and it was one of the best buys I ever made.
Very good at such a reasonable cost given the fact that HDMI cables can be quite pricey purchased at a local retailer.
I bought this HD for my iMac. I am a little disappointed. It was easy enough to setup and partition but, it fails 90% of the time when using "Time Machine". I have to manually back up. I called Seagate and they said they do not support their products when partitioned for PC and Mac and that this was the reason for the failure. However, I had the same issue before adding the PC partition. Do you homework before buying this item, I think there are much better drives out there for the money.
Very good productI really liked it due to the benefits are incredibleand the price is too low. Perfect !
great watch just what i needed. a little trouble getting the date to change right but fixed it in roughly two days. the band is rather loose but is easy to get sized down. all in all great watch.
Paying around $120 for the product and $75-100 for installation seems a bit steep, but if you can install it yourself, it's worth it.Installation is pretty straightforward if you're up to it and have the right tools (T25 torx driver, and a multimeter to be safe). There's a video on youtube that shows the steps and it's easy to follow. Just make sure not to ground the wire carrying the 12V, which is easy to do since all the wires are close to each other when you're behind the radio head. If you touch the exposed 12V wire to the outside of another wire, it will probably blow a fuse and cut off power to the radio. Even if this happens, the fuse can be replaced and everything should be fine.The sound quality is good, about on par with that of a CD. The quality coming from the RCA/3.5mm jack connection is a bit better than the iPod one, but not nearly enough to make someone always opt to use the 3.5mm jack. Still, it is worth the $2.00 to buy an RCA-3.5mm cable to have the option to play any device that has a 3.5mm ouput. The PA-11 Vol does NOT come with this cable. It only comes with the iPod cable.
I bought this mount for aCasio 2500 Lumens 5lbs WXGA Green Slim Projector (XJ-A240)worked no problem! Extremely easy to set up and user friendly. Best part about the mount it was preassembled, came with every screw possible for projectors, only had to buy some lag bolts, i would recommend.
worked great hard item to fine happy to get it shipped very fast . . .. . . . .
We bought this as a second camera. We also have the S500 and really like it. The price is excellent. It's easy to use. Only problems I have with it are that it takes a long time to save pictures with flash. So, you'll miss the next great shot. And, video is recorded as MPEG4. When I try to upload to my computer, it doesn't read it because it uses .avi. Granted, I have not used the CD-Rom that came with the camera. But, with the S500 I could just put the card in the card reader and upload my videos. I will say I do enjoy taking short clips with the camera so I don't have to lug out the big recorder.
No one should ever buy cables at Walmart, Best Buy, Target, or any other store ever again! These low-cost cables on Amazon work just the same as any other $50-100 cable you would buy at a store. The no-name cables work perfectly and there is no reason to spend a ton more money just because a cable is brand-name or from a fancy store. They're so cheap, if it *happens* to break, buy a new one for $5. You've still only spent $10. But, there should be no reason for your cable to break in the first place.
I patiently waited for the delivery of the original product and the replacement product but both items were defective and did not work. The seller was responsive and cooperative but the process was a complete waste of my time.
We found an ipod nano in a field and knew next to nothing about them. Ordered this very inexpensive connector to test it and it works well.
Before ordering this unit, i read reviews and talked to folks in home recording website groups. This product is very well respcted so i purchased it. No regrets here. The warmth that the tube adds to my vocals, guitar, and mandolin in this frigid digital world is worth the price alone but the improved tone it offered my direct in bass guitar was a really pleasant surprise. I haven't even used the compressor yet but i'm sure it won't disappoint. This thing is built like a tank. Superior craftsmanship and quality to boot for an unbeatable price. Color me satisfied.
I bought this to Hot Sync with a second PC. I haven't been able to get it to work yet. Have tried everything. My USB cradle worked with the unit and my PC with Windows XP, so I'm thinking it's something with the cable. Waiting to here from somebody else on the issue. I believe there's a misprint in the users manual about selecting &quot;Direct Serial&quot; connection. That's not even an option in the Hot Sync Manager. I have it set to &quot;Cradle/Cable.&quot;
All worked fine on this TV for first 13 months. Then the external audio jacks worked sometimes, sometimes there was no output. Now the jacks don't work now at all, even though I've selected "external speakers" on the on-line menu. So now I can use only the internal speakers. Bummer.
That's great that everyone can talk about how great it is but the bottom line is that the battery life is AWFUL! That can't make for a great camera. I wish I would have read the reviews before I purchased it....however, Target had no problem with the return and I purchased a Canon Powershot 3.2 megapixel camera for the same price and it is AWESOME!!! DO NOT BUY THE OLYMPUS UNLESS YOU LIKE CHANGING BATTERIES EVERY TIME YOU USE IT!!!
This is a goodstuff to read the card as well as store the photos simultaneously.But it could have been more good if it could have another slot to read micro sd cards as SD and micro SD cards are common in use.
I purchased this shock-proof Panasonic after disappointments with all brands of cheaper thirty-dollar players. I've had it for only six months and see it's been pulled, so maybe there are problems with the model which I have yet to discover.It's a tough, hardy, water-resistant player, and the hand-strap is indeed extra insurance against droppage if you plan to take it with you for walks, etc. The primary limitations are lack of any sort of illumination (pretty much true of all portable CD players) and the flat, rubbery, poorly-designed controls (which taper into increasingly tiny surface areas, so that hitting "advance" requires tiny fingers with micro-management precision). Needless to say, the player is far from ideal for those "night walks." In fact, there's no way a manufacturer can justify selling these for above fifty bucks and hope to offer a competitive alternative to iPod-type players.
First of all its not one that shown on picture. Its white boxed PanF.Secondly - all four rolls were stone dead. As in - clear film. Meaning that they were stored improperly - overfrozen or overheated, so emultion lost its ability to respond to light. Considering that at the same time , using same chemicals i got through at least 10 rolls of Kodak TMAX and Fuji ACROS, i'd say its a pretty safe bet, that culpit was in fact that film. Which is pity - Ilford was always my preferred choice in B&W.; So while film is good.. getting it like that and here - might be issue.
I have been in the computer business for a long time (worked for Microsoft and Intel) and decided to buy this digital camera to get my feet wet. I just resigned from the workforce due to the arrival of my second child and wanted to buy a camera that had at least 640 x 480 and was reasonably priced. When I saw the special price on this, I grabbed it and have not been disappointed at all. It is an amazing camera for the price. I have found that I don't need the flash at all - even in low lights indoors. As far as people reporting &quot;fuzziness&quot;, you have to keep the camera still and take pictures within the borders of the viewfinder which can be a bit deceptive until you pay attention to the gold borders. It's been a lot of fun!
I am getting to think that I buy Linksys products just because I am getting used to their idiosynchrasis - i.e. the products' installation instructions are basically somehow flawed (even though I am sure they work if one makes a few adjustments to what the manuals say!) I must also say that product reviews by users on Amazon.com are an excellent source of technical info/help.My setup consists of a Satellite (Hughes) internet service with corresponding modem, feeding into a WRT54G Linksys Wireless Router which in turn is connected via cat5 to a Desktop and wirelessly to a Dell Laptop. I have to mention that the range of the WRT54G (a stock v.5 unit)is very good as it is.I have given my new WRE54G a final kick... before possibly electing to return it - this seems to work:0. DO NOTHING to your wireless router (mine is a WRT54G - see above) - leave Router's IP address/channel alone and encryption (WPA or WPE) in place if you are using such protection. That's what I like about those steps: no disruption of the wireless network's settings in use! Also, my wireless laptop is at WRE54G install time in range of the Wireless Router. Sat Internet Modem > WRT54G ...>... 50ft wireless ...>...Wireless Laptop used to setup the WRE54G. NOTE: That Laptop can actually be any computer. Preferably however one normally used as wireless unit on the network including the Internet connection>B'Band Modem > Wireless router > and now the WRE54G.1. Change the IP of that computer/laptop you are to setup the WRE54G IP/access the WRE's internal web screen, if needed - i.e. if that computer's IP (from the local LAN NIC, not the wireless card) is on another subnet than 192.168.1.xx. Use something like 192.168.1.1 for example. This is necessary to access the WRE54G's internal web screen.2. MAKE SURE that your internet connection via b'band modem DOES NOT at this time do through a proxy - mine normally does (Satellite Internet provider=Direcway/Hughes - proxy server advised/required). You have to dig really deep into Linksys EsyAnswer/KB site to even see that suggestion!! Momentarily disable proxy server in IE > Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings.3. Power up and connect the WRE (I have version 3) to that computer's newly re-IP'd LAN port (the WRE54G comes with a short cat5 cable).4. Just to make sure that a LAN connection has been established, ping the WRE thus connected. Should return satisfactory result.5. Access the WRE's web screen via 192.168.1.240. Screen should come up. Defaut PW is of course admin at this time.6. And now we are ready to enter specific information pertaining to your own wireless network, as follows:a. Enter - if necessary - the IP address you want the WRE54G to have on your wireless network - to be on same subnet as Wireless router used for your wireless network. My network is on subnet 192.168.0.xx: I set the WRE54G on IP address 192.168.0.240.b. Same with subnet and gatewayc. Check mode (mixed/b or g only)d. Enter new SSID and enable/disable broadcast - same settings as Wireless Router's.7. Now it is time to select/enter Wireless Security settings: actually exact same settings as your Wireless Router's.8. Change the WRE54G password while you are at it! Save settings and that's it! Finally unplug the WRE54G from power outlet AND LAN connection to the computer used to set up the Extender; locate/power up the WRE54G somewhere appropriatly a bit away from the laptop, in range of the Wireless Router, and in sight from the wireless laptop for initial testing (just so you can actually see if the blue lights come on: they should in the following sequence - top blue > top red/bottom blue > both blue if everything is OK.) To initially test-drive everything, I placed the WRE54g about 30ft from the Wireless Router and 20ft from the wireless laptop (which I make sure still connects to the Wireless Router.)9. Now experiment with the new connection with the WRE54G. It should kick in as the stronger connection right away if you reboot or if you disable/then re-enable the wireless connection on the wireless laptop. You'll see that when you are connecting to/using the WRE54G to connect to your Wireless Router, the signal strength is indeed higher. In fact, if you can run NetStumbler (free wireless detection software) and thus run a Site Survey, you'll see that two APs show up, same network SSID (i.e. the Wireless Router and the WRE54G, now considered as an AP itself). Of course the WRE54G will show much stronger signals.10. Then if all is OK, experiment with placing the WRE54G as suggested otherwise - i.e. at the periphery of the wireless range obtained by just using the Wireless Router.11. Seems to work so far. I do not otherwise detect loss of signal or b'band speed. This thing does seem to work. I have placed the WRE54G in many different locations and I am truly AMAZED at its range extension potential. NOTE: I assume that in case of presence of signals from BOTH the Wireless Router and the WRE54G at a given location (since both devices are on same channel/SSID/Protection scheme), one might have to reset the wireless connection on the remote(s) laptops (or to reboot) to allow it(them) to pick just one (the stronger of course) connection.I was looking all along for a way to set up the WRE54G without having to go thru the rigamarole of changing other settings elsewhere on the network, using the dreaded Install CD or other cumbersome procedure! As I change my encryption WPA code often, I'll just have to change that info in one more device (besides my WRT54G and the Linksys wireless bridge WET54G - another excellent, not cheap Linksys product which i recommend also and which I use to make my Sat internet service available to another building on my business premises). Simple enough however!I have diligently read all reviews on this site (300+ - I am a reading-the-manual type of guy!) and many of the solutions suggested to install the WRE54G do work. The latest one avoids having to mess with anything else on the wireless network besides the WRE54G Itself and the - only momentarily - the computer used to setup the unit.5 stars for the unit's performance, minus (as often suggested!) 1 star for the cumbersome and incomplete Linksys install info. HOWEVER, there is actually some better information about Linksys products in their own EasyAnswers site (which acts as a KnowledgeBase for Linksys products).
The Nyrius SW100 Digital Audio switch is very simple and basic. I really have only one significant complaint and one minor complaint. The major complaint is how sensitive it is to the exact position of the switch. It does lock in place when switching to a new input/output but there is enough play in it that it usually takes a minute or so of trial and error to get any audio through switch. Once it does switch it seems to work well.The minor complaint I have is the fact that either the inputs or the output must be in the front. It seems like it would be more useful if the output port was at 90 - 135 degrees from the input ports it would fit more conveniently into the AV cabinet.
Bought Alpen because of past reviews. Did not regret listening to other customers.I use them for football games. They perform as stated. Excellent optics and the zoom works great.At 21 power the field of view is reduced, that is expected. You can hand hold at 21 power if you are steady. Most of my viewing is from 7-10. I only use the higher power for checking on a given situation, then back to lower power. It is nice to have that capability. And by the way, I wear glasses and they work fine.I would recommend these for any viewing use.
I bought this adapter prior to my trip to India. It worked perfectly fine there. I didn't have any issues with it whatsoever.
The part that sticks into your ear is very large and keeps popping out of my ear. The part that goes over my ear is also very small. It works for me, but if you have large ears, I could see it not fitting. I don't think I would ever recommend these to anyone.
The m100 is a good replacement for the bulky paper organizers. It is compact and has most of the functions required to organize your day to day activities.Down side: No expense utility and the cover is too delicate.
Nice basic receiver with AM/FM, four inputs, outs for two pair of speakers, and ... that's about it. Extremely simple to operate, good power, and sounds good. An honest 100 watts (100w/channel, into 8 ohms, 20-20kHz, THD 0.08%). The FM section has good stereo separation and quiet background. Don't know what else to say. I put my Roku on the aux in, and it works fine. Bass and treble on the remote is a nice touch. Compared with my 1970s vintage Kenwood, on the same speakers, the highs sound a more crisp. I can't judge this, it's just not what I'm used to. This is an office unit that will drive the cheapest speakers I can find that will do the job. This was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't really expect much for $100, but am very pleased.
Got it out of the box and the stand was broken. "No worries", I thought, I had planned to wall-mount anyway. Within 3 weeks it starts to randomly - and frequently - shut itself off. Not just turning itself off but powering all the way down - and won't come back on for hours. Again, I thought "aggravating, but thank goodness I got the extended service plan".WRONG! They're giving me the runaround (company is "NEW" - Amazon lets these crooks advertise right next to these products). Maybe it will all resolve - but in the meantime, I have no TV. So buy yourself the good name brand and save yourself the considerable aggravation. The Haier brand is suppose to be big in Europe. Europe may come pick up this TV at any time!Well, it's over two weeks later - finally got a call back (they're suppose to return your call in 24 to 36 hours). I called 9 times. Extended warranty won't cover because it's still covered by the manufacturer warranty. So they (Haier) have me describe the trouble (TV's stone-dead) and then they order the part they think it might be - nobody comes out to look at the set. It takes 7 to 21 days for the part (if it's the right guess?) to come in. Then they're suppose to come out and install - and hopefully it works - hopefully I described "dead" well? Run! Do not walk from this TV.
Slapped it on and charged up quickly. Powering the HP laptop I am typing on now. Capacity and resultant run time better than I ever got from the original battery from HP.
DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT. There, simple advice I wish someone had given me before I bought two of these. With the first one the battery died 13 months after purchase. Since it was 30 days outside the warrantly, apple support told me "sorry, tough luck." I made the mistake of buying another one figuring I just got a bad one and there was no way I could have the same problem again. WRONG!Second ipod just died (same battery problem) - this one died within the warranty period but becuase it took me two weeks to get into the ipod store to see what was wrong and, of course, by the time I got in I was past the 12 month warranty period (who keeps track of the purchase date? I sure didn't).Other than the fact that your substnatial investment will be worthless in about a year - it is a fantastic product. I'm just sorry that it didn't last (twice!) cause otherwise I'd be a fan.
Colors are good, and it's really a light cannon, but I'm unimpressed by the light leakage. Around each corner you can see some white and colored light escaping and marring an otherwise beautiful picture. Also, the throw is pretty long even with the zoom pulled back all the way, so be sure you have enough room. The Epson Home 400 (about the same price) projects a much larger/higher quality image from the same distance, albeit less bright. Reasonable for a small cheap projector, but would not buy again.
Works just like my old one. Decent product. My only reservation is that it is made in China! Material is also different than my old one.
This camera has been VERY VERY durable and dependable for me!!! I've never been disappointed with the picture quality, and i always get compliments on the cool Pink Color!!! But all together I love this Camera! The seller from amazon (TimK99) shipped the camera very fast with priority shipping (faster then i expected) and was availabe for quesions/pictures via email. Will do business again!!
Well folks, I purchased this HT system in 2007 and am still using it today. I want you all to keep in mind that as of this review, my sound system has gone through 2 local moves (Apartment to Apartment) and one over seas (shipping container) move. Despite that it's still going strong! Does it meet today's technical specs on comparable systems? Technically...no. According to Retrevo.com this Samsung system is due for retirement, I beg to differ. It all depends on one's needs. If you absolutely need a built in BD player with your HTS then yes, you don't need this system and/or you should dump it if ya got it. If your like most folks and you no have a NAS or some DLNA streaming device (Hpme PC, etc.) then I recommend keeping this system or purchasing one if someone is dumping it. I basically use this system for it's sound, nothing else. No need for ARC, multiple HDMI inputs, BD player, Full 1080p, etc.This system is sturdy and robust with very good sound quality, surpassing that of today's 1000 Watt Home Theater systems. In fact I was out looking and sampling systems today, which prompted me to write this review. Whether it was the Panasonic SC-BTT770PXK, Sony BDV-N790WPX ans Samsungs own HT-E6500W. Yes they have cool features and even dock your iPod but the construction is cheap looking and cheap feeling. NOT ROBUST. Electronically it's more advanced but the housing on speakers, wireless box and BD unit all seem flimsy and cheap. So, It is apparent to me that we are now paying for the technological advancements at a sacrifice of integrity and longevity. I have had my system for 5 years now, 3 moves and it's still kicking ass.
My first wire used to my first amplifier. Good quality and really long!! So long..... I like it~~ Gonna use this brand again.
If you have a need to control devices from a distance, this is the product for you.Install the transmitter in the battery compartment of your standard remote, place the receiver near the devices to be controlled, and you are done!No need to spend more money on a new remote, train a remote and no need to position a relay component in the room that you are controlling the device from.This thing is amazing that it internally picks up the remote signal, and turns it into RF for transmission to the extender receiver.The IR is strong on the receiver end, and basically just needs to be in the same room as the devices to control. (it also comes with the wired extender if you need to place the control on the front of a device.You can control multiple devices from the same receiver, and use the original remote controls too.I am controlling a Direct Tivo from a room 3 floor's up on the opposite end of the house, and from 3 separate locations with 3 separate remotes. Distance is great.I use the same receiver to control an outdoor sound system, using the factory remote.If you want to use more devices, just purchase the additional transmitters to put in your remote controls.This is an outstanding device that is extremely simple to setup and use.Two thumbs up!!
I was not completely satisfied with this product as it did not put out the number of copies the HP cartridge does.
I SHOPPED AROUND FOR WALKY TALKIES AND FOR THE PRICE I PAID ON AMAZON THEY ARE WELL WORTH THE MONEY. WE USED THEM WHILE CAMPING AND THEY ARE A GREAT ITEM TO KEEP TRACK OF THE KIDS WHO WERE NEVER AT THE CAMP SITE UNTIL WE CALLED THEM ON THE RADIO. BEATS THE HECK OUTTA HAVING TO DRIVE UP TO WHERE THEY WERE TO TELLEM IT'S TIME TO EAT!!!
I was desperate to find a neoprene case for my new Dell Inspiron 700m and was happy to find reviews that said this fits perfectly. So I ordered it and yes indeed, it is a perfect fit!
We spend alot of money keeping ourselves entertained with little discs. CDs, DVDs, CD-ROM, PlayStation...so it makes sense that we want to keep all these discs working at top performance.The &quot;Maxell CD Cleaning Cloths&quot; are a safe(lint-free and non-abrasive), easy and econimcal way to keep them dirt and smudge free,insuring a better quality playback.One gentle wipe of your disc may help to eliminate mistracks or sound distortion.The price is right for such a little item that does such a big job. I consider them essential. When offered by Amazon(I see they are only available from outside sellers at this time), they're a great buy as you can throw them in your cart whenever you need just that little extra to put you into the free shipping range.And... Don't forget about the CD and DVD players themselves...cleaning the lenses occassionally also helps to improve perfomance. I use and recommend the Memorex CD/DVD Laser Lens Cleaner. It does a good job, is reusable,performs optimazation tests(that checks your system), and is a very reasonable price as well.And don't forget... always clean your CDs in an outward motion starting from the center(never circular).Go For It....Laurie
My desktop PC died and I used this case to access my boot drive and copy all my important files onto my netbook. It was very easy to install the ide hard drive into this case. It worked perfect! I got all my data. This is a very well made, quality product. Highly recommended.
Monster Cables are the best, when you can find any reasonably priced, buy them. You can read tech specs all day long, it's in the listening that your head will turn. No point in having good speakers if you're hooking them up with cheap thin gauge RCA cable.
Memory upgrades can be tricky but Crucial Technology makes upgrading your computer memory very easy. I purchased the 2GB memory kit from Amazon and it worked like I expected. My computer booted-up without any problems after I installed the 2 memory modules and the over all operation is remarkably improved. I recommend this product to anyone needing a similar upgrade.
I'm re-editing my previous review. I initially gave it 4 stars because at first I was pleased with the mouse but wasn't sure on the battery life. I'm on my 2nd Targus mouse and it SUCKS! Never buying this again. The battery life is terrible and about a week after I used it wirelessly - it never worked again without being connected to the USB cord. It's not like I used this mouse everyday either - I took good care of it, kept it in the pouch it came with and it just never worked as well as it did after the first week. I've tried re-charging etc but this product is not worth buying. If I knew then what I know now, I would have saved the money and just bought a Mac mouse. You'll have a worthless mouse after a couple of uses and although it is very easy to use, it becomes less of a useful accessory and more of an annoyance. I would never ever buy this mouse again.
Excellent old fashioned quality. This is the way they used to make project boxes, so I am happy to find them.
Leica has again proved that their long history in making fine cameras gives them an advantage. Perfect photos worthy the name Leica, very good handling (lika a good old analog camera), well thought-trough features. The anti-shake mechanism gives astonishing good results (my first camera with that feature, I am surprised it really works).A little bit on the heavy side, but on the other hand its real metal not plastic.
I tried a few cases before I found this one. I wanted a nice, hard case that included click-wheel protection as well as a detachable belt clip. This one fit the bill nicely! Unlike with the silicone covers, this nice hard case doesn't pickup lint. It looks great, keeps dirt off the click wheel, and as an extra bonus, has a removeable port cover for the docking connector. You can even leave the cover on while headphones are plugged in! The belt clip is also very nice. I appreciate that it is made of metal -- not cheap plastic like so many have. The clip is completely removeable, and can be attached vertically or horizontally, so you can wear the iPod however you like. The only downside (and the reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5) I've found is that you can't put the iPod in a dock while it's in the case (maybe it depends on the dock), but that wasn't a big deal for me.
Wow, look at that picture. And the price. And free delivery. And no sales tax.
I record TV shows frequently and re-record different shows on the same DVD disc. The Sony DVD RW discs have been just great. I've never had any problems formatting, recording or finalizing. I would recommend this product to anyone who records on DVDs.
I was looking for a nice, small and powerful laptop that could replace my Toshiba Centrino 2Ghz 17". Among many options I choose this one for many reasons:- Great price- Great desing and look- No MS Windows in it (so I will less vulnerable to viruses)- Excelente application availability (MS Office, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, DVD Authoring, DVD Burning, MSN Messenger, eMail, etc, etc, etc).- Rock solid platform (*nix based).- Good device support (From OSX or *nix)- iSight camera is awesome- Battery performance (up to 4 hours doing stuff like browsing the web, email and chat at the same time).- Huge touchpad- Superb backlit keyboard (nice feeling too)I have read many complaints about this laptop being too hot to use, but as far I can say, I haven't noticed excessive heat coming up from it.There's only one minor flaw that could be fixed at newegg for $45: You need 1024Mb RAM to unleash the full power of the CPU, if not, opening Rosetta translated apps will take more time, but after that, the app will work fine.Wireless conectivity is a snap, more friendly than Windows.It took me like 4 days to get used to the new OS, but now I'm like a fish in the water.In short, if you are looking for a laptop that could replace your desktop, or you need power mobility and don't need to run any particular application that's availiable to Windows only, then this could be the one that's for you, as it was for me.
I purchased the Garmin Nuvi 360 about a month ago and have found it to be extremely helpful. Its very easy to learn the basics and very convenient to store. I'v had some trouble getting it to stay attached to the windshield (probably operator error) but it works fine in froom the passenger seat.I don't use all its features but the basics have done better than expected for me.
The Skipdoctor completely ruined my copy of Mallrats.So instead of a skip in one scene, I could no longer playit at all. It just does not work as advertised.
If you're looking for a modem that will run under windows, and linux, from a company with a reputation for being known as making great modems....This is the one for you. It connects regularly at 45 kbps, and rarely connects at 40 kbps. This modem is great for DOS also. While running Linux, I can connect at 45 kbps. This is an all around great modem for anyone who is looking to upgrade their modem with their linux, or just to upgrade their modem for their windows.
Contact Zio. You will have to send it to them for repair but it comes back in a week and it works with SanDisc MS/MS Pro.
I received the Panasonic LS55 in July 2005 and it still works wonderfully. I love how you can adjust the viewing screen, and the two headphone jacks are essential when watching movies with a friend on those long bus, plane, and train rides. It has been over a year but this baby's battery life still amazes me. I watched 10-11 hours of dvds in a row when flying to Asia and then checked the battery life display - it had 2 out of the 3 bars available. Like a reviewer mentioned below, you will tire of watching dvds before the battery runs out! The screen has some minor scratches from carting it around, but they are hardly noticeable when watching a movie.Note: Be sure to remove the battery from the player when not in use. When the player is fully charged, make sure to remove the battery soon after as well. This will ensure the battery's life over time.I haven't encountered this dreaded H03 signal (knock on wood). but if I do, I will surely follow the instructions that Now Voyager so nicely provided below.
After a long research on different types of MP3 players and many visits to shops to see them in person I decided to buy the 60GB iPod video. I don't regret the buy. I think it is an amazing player and the features are great. I'm very happy with the iPod. So far I had it for four weeks and everything has been running smoothly.I have used the video features only a few times and it is very cool, the display is very small but clear, also you have the iPod close to your eyes so I don't see it as an inconvenience.NOTE: The battery doesen't last long when using the videos. Remember this is an MP3 player with video feature, so if you want it mainly for videos I would not recommend it, this is for the occasional video every now and then.The photo feature is very cool, again the display is small but clear.The software iTunes is a good piece of software, it has some annoying faults, but overall is o.k.The reason I rated the 60GB iPod Video four stars andnot five is because of this:It is not 60GB as advertised, it only comes with 55GBof usable capacityYou can't fit 15,000 songs as advertised (maybe ifyou only put punk songs). I have 20GB so far and I havearound 3,200 songs in it (but I do put the album coverjpegs for each song, so that uses some memory but notthat much).It does not come with an AC charger. You need tocharge the iPod via the USB cable into a computer.It is vulnerable to scratches very easy.And... The thing that I really hate about this and anyother iPod is the fact that the batteries are reallyexpensive and complicated to replace, but, that's partof APPLE's strategy.Overall, I do recommend the 60GB iPod Video but remember all these electronic gadgets are in a way `disposable' because in 4 years from now this model will be completely obsolete. That's the way all technology is...
My 1 ft. cable was too short, my 6 ft. cable too long to permit an optimal connection between the iPod in my shirt pocket and the speaker in my pants pocket. I didn't see any 2 or 3 ft. mini-connector cables until coming across two retractables--this one and a more popular model with right-angle plugs. Right angle plugs can be a mixed blessing--potentially more secure but also more problematic when it comes to insertion into a device encased in leather. I decided to forgo the angles and play it straight. The cable fits great and doesn't pull out.
Sony initially entered PDA market with a somewhat weak PALM unit in the Clie PEG-S300. With little fanfare and poor design, it was destined to fail up against PALM and HANDSPRING. Many thought that was the last we would hear of the Clie. Only a few months later, not only did Sony introduce two new models, but they took the PDA market by storm. Although the Clie line is still relatively unknown to many people, among PDA aficionados the Clie line has arguably surpassed HANDSPRING and even PALM as the number one palm unit in the market. Its combination of innovative initiative, sleek design, affordable prices, multimedia capability, enhanced screens and battery source that has really made SONY the new driving force in the PDA market where PALM once was. Considering that SONY is a baby in the PDA market this is an amazing feat.After much contemplation and research I decided that the Clie N760C was my next PDA. Owning a Vx for about a year and a half, my next PDA certainly had big shoes to fill. Now that I've had my N760c for about 2 months, those high expectations were not only met but in some areas exceeded. I will break down this review into three criteria's, which I feel are critical in reviewing the N760C.The first criterion has to be the SCREEN. Both fans and critics of this unit will agree that the screen is its crowning glory. It's an accepted fact that to date it has the best screen of all Palm OS units and even Pocket PC units. Its high resolution of 320X320 is a far cry from all of Palms and Handsprings 160X160 resolution. Text look so much better in hi-res particularly Avantgo. Also its 16bit screen (65,546 colors) displays a far better range of colors then the m505 and the Prism. Even at the lowest brightness level, the visual output is comparable to the m505. Viewing pictures is quite amazing. It's really like looking at a (sony) flat screen TV. The screen is bright enough that it is really adequate at one third setting. (equivalent to m505 with backlight on) Keeping it at this setting conserves the battery considerably. The only grip I have about the screen is that it seems to be softer then most silkscreen displays. Although it doesn't bother me now, the screen is noticeably softer then the Vx's. It is also a known fact that Clie's, had the ability to get dust on the inside of the screen. Fortunately Sony addressed this problem with the N760C model. They plugged up the holes and the screen is sealed well. I also suggest that before you buy one, check the screen for dead pixels. These are pixels that don't display any color, just white. Although it's rare, it occasionally happens.The second criterion is FORM FACTOR. It has a sleek case with a combination of brushed silver aluminum, metal and plastic. It quite a looker. It has a jog dial, which is standard on all Sony electronics. The integration of the jog dial to the operating system and applications is really a huge plus. With the combination of the jog dial and back button, only does it eliminate wear and tear on the screen, you can virtually navigate through applications with one hand. Although this unit is longer and thicker than the famous V/m500 shape, it is noticeably narrower. Strangely enough, because it is narrower then the V/m500's, it actually feels smaller in your hand. One thing about this unit that might bother a few people are the buttons. They simply weren't made for game play, particularly the rocker buttons. If you're a serious Galax or Pacman fan, I suggest you go elsewhere.Another criteria is the MEMORY STICK. There is a huge debate on which medium is best, Secure Digital or Memory Stick. I'm not even going to attempt to convince you one way or another. With the recent price drop of memory sticks, 128mb memory sticks are almost half the cost of Secure Digital cards. I'm sure SD price drops will follow. The only I/O devices available between memory sticks and SD cards are the memory stick cameras and GPRS devices. Although there are rumors that SD devices are on the way, its still pretty much wait and see.Lastly there is the built in MP3 player. To my surprise it is quite amazing. It was a little trick to figure out how to transfer MP3's at first, but once you got the hang of it, it's as simple as drag and drop. In terms of audio output, maximum volume is loud while not losing clarity. After all "It's a SONY". It is certainly comparable to dedicated MP3 players in sound quality.I would certainly recommend the N760c to both old and new users of PDA's. The N760C is really a class in its own in that it bridges the best of both worlds with PALM and Pocket PC's. For those who want color and multimedia capabilities of PocketPC's but the hassle-free, intuitive aspect of PALM with its endless database of practically free applications, then the N760C is really the only PDA to chose from. The only downside about Clie's is its anemic choices of accessories. (unlike PALM accessories) But with 5 new brands and 2 upgrades in less then a year, Sony has made its mark as a serious player in the PDA industry. Accessories will surely follow.The last thing I recommend is read a lot of reviews before you go out and buy your PDA. There is really no one ultimate PDA. From the m100 all the way to the PEG-T615, they certainly have their strengths and weaknesses. Other then the criteria's which I mentioned, there are many others to consider like power consumption, durability, customer support, upgradeable OS, application compatibility and many more. The only way to find out all those things is to read as many reviews as possible.Good Luck!
I searched the internet and offline stores for a new subwoofer to finish off my low cost home theater setup. I ended up purchasing it from costco for $99 (list price: $290). The KLH-ASW10-120 is the best subwoofer you can buy for the price. You wont find a ten inch driver paired with a 120 watt amp for less anywhere. i have read that this model outputs a hum and is not loud until you turn it up all the way. I found it to be just the opposite. This woofer produces great deep and tight bass and at times a rumble that you can feel but not hear(at half volume), it's great. The woofer is great because you can tweek all of the settings to match your equipment setup perfectly (not to boomy and yet enough to rock the room). Pair the woofer's settings with the setup on your reciever and you can achieve great sounding results. this model also offeres such niceties as: auto on/off, phase inverter, frequency response selector, and speaker and line level inputs (making it compatible with basically any home theater system). I also found the quality to be high (solid box). I have not experienced any of the sortcomings the others have written about. It is just what I was looking for, great sound for a great price.
Very handy, comfortable and protective. Magnetic seal is a great idea. Center hole for strap and pocket too. Maybe a little too bulky. All in all, very good.
This is a great way to store and carry your SLR camera and accesories. Every features of the bag is very functional. Love it!
I bought this item because of my hearing problem that had been causing a conflict with my wife who still has much better hearing, as a resukt of which we were not comfortable with the same volume of TV reception. She would often complain that I had the TV way too loud, whereas with the volume at a comfortable level for her, I would often have trouble hearing what was being said. When I discussed this with a hearing consultant who was selling hearing aids he suggested (after having tested my hearing) that I did not yet need hearing aids but should get a good pair of wireless headphones.After looking at reviews by other people, I then decided on the Sennheiser RS 130, which I have had several months now and with which I have been very pleased. I can now leave the TV at whatever level my wife likes to have it and not only hear comfortably while I'm in the same room with her but even walk to other parts of the house and continue to follow programs such news reports and discussions. To people in similar circumstances, I can enthusiastically recommend this item. Note also that I experienced no discomfort wearing these phones even for long periods.[
The SmartMedia Memory Cards are among the older of the portable storage technology devices. I continue to use one because my digital camera requires one. The drawbacks of the SmartMedia technology is that it is a very static format which leads to slow writing times and no variables speeds to the card. Don't curse the card for those failings, though. It is an older format. Newer devices are incorporating the more flexible Secure Digital (SD) and x-D Picture Cards. However, the SmartMedia format still holds its own in preserving the quality of the data being stored. Its design does not allow for any versions larger than the 128 MB variety, but it provides competent performance and is relatively inexpensive. That still makes the SmartMedia a viable memory source.
I recently purchased this camcorder. I found that the USB Streaming thing is ok. It isnt as good as a firewire. But still USB Streaming isn't a main feature. The picture quality under a little low light is horrible. But just normal like is fine. There is no video input for this 140. Also I noticed on all Digital8 models at the side view on a straight line kinda turn in a fisheye lens veiw. (only on side of screen). I would buy this is u just plan to edit Digital video and not a big person on excellent Picture quality.PICTURE QUALITY : 8 (out of 10)SOUND: 9 out of 10FEATURES: 7 out of 10LEARNING TIME: About 20-30minutes
I bought an XM (over Sirius) because I wanted MLB and ACC Sports coverage. If you are doing it for the same reason, be forewarned that XM only carries one broadcast of each game, which means that you will often be hearing the OTHER team's broadcast (and frequently be getting angry with the announcers).Other than that, I LOVE XM's musical selection, although I assume it would be about the same for SiriusAs for the player, it is very easy to use and has good features.As for complaints:- First off, the sound quality is pretty bad. It's somewhere between the quality of FM and AM radio, which is not the way you want to listen to your music. I even got the $30 add-on that is supposed to improve your reception. I'd hate to hear what it's like without this piece! This is extremely disappointing.- I used the "stick-on" pad to stick the player to the front side of the dash, however, it MELTS OFF in the summertime! So I ended up having to Krazy Glue it on, which will probably look terrible when I go to take this thing off.- The player is on a swivel-thing, that screws on to tighten. But no matter how hard I tighten it, it still manages to droop towards the floor so that I can't see the screen, and I have to readjust it once a week or so.- The screen does not display the entire artist & song always, because it frequently fills up the screen, and doesn't scroll to account for this.I have had this for about three months and thus far have had no issues with it not working.
This microphone is adequate for close to mid range pickup depending on the noise level. It has three settings, one that emulates a shotgun Mic and the other two are for stereo wide and narrow. I own the Canon HV-20 and this MIC virtually eliminates the tape mechanism sound!!! It comes with a wind screen that works well under still to mildly windy conditions. The DM-50 runs of off the camcorder battery which eliminates the weight of having two AA batteries.
I'm not too impressed with this kit since the TTL Flash Cord is not a very good quality connector and has a very flimsy release pin. What if that pin breaks off? Without the release pin it'll take some effort and tool to remove it from your flash mount. Also, for some reason I sometimes lose connectivity between my flash and camera so the flash does not sync or fire as expected. I then have to turn off both the flash and then the camera, remove the flash cord, re-connect it, turn both units back on and test fire.The bracket itself was just what I expected and so far it has been very reliable. It's a good solid piece of metal and good foam grip.I would suggest you buy the bracket and then a higher quality flash cord separately. The total difference between the kit and buying it all separately will only be $10 but you'll get a higher quality flash cord and you'll much happier in the long run!
It's not a full 50 feet of speaker wire I can tell you that. After running one side I used about 30 ft and had only 14ft left. Won't buy it again unless they guarantee the right amount on their spools.
The order was on time, was very pleased with the transaction.Product is very good quality will buy again. Stan
I purchased this because I sometimes like to take a family pictures so, I have to be included, or if you want to take a picture of you and a group of friends on vacation or a little get togeather. It is also good for just setting back and catching friends at there best. The only down side is you have to be all most in front of the camera, or just sightly to one side. But it is fun to use and is a must for your camera bag.
fastest way to get microsoft points no matter where you are. either the same price as in store or lower
I bought this for my husband about 1 1/2 years ago, and he is still thanking me! It bounces around either on the floor of his pickup truck or in the truck bed, and still works great. On the job, it is constantly subject to all kinds of dirt and dust, ranging from powder-fine sheetrock dust to wet, gritty mud, and is still performing without any problems. We agree that the A/C adapter block seems excessively big and can be a bit of a hassle to carry around, but it is a small price to pay for an otherwise fabulous boombox.
Although it says it fits. It does not fit my application. I had to Cut the end off and spice it in UNFORTUNATELY!
Helo photos here we come. This will do nicely mounted on the front of the R44 (properly installed of course).
I just got this TV 3 days ago. It provides a beautiful crisp image. Navigating the menus is sometimes a bit of a problem, as they're not set up as intuitively as a lot of TVs I've owned.My only real complaint would be the initial set up of the TV. I pulled it out of it's box, and only then did I realize (my fault probably) that it doesn't come with a stand. Because of that, and because no store near me carried the stand designed to work with that TV I had to get a wall mount. So the TVs price is TV + Stand. And depending on what you want to use the TV for you'll have to get adapters. I went to plug in my R/G/B cables from my X-Box 360 and they wouldn't fit. The R/G/B cables on the TV were for BCN or something like that. So I had to go and buy the adapters for that. Five of them to get full usage of the TVs ports. So price is now TV + Stand + 5 RCA-BCN converters. And theres no place on the TV (that I could find) to plug in regular cable television. I have no idea what kind of converter I'm going to get for that, but I'm sure theres one out there.If none of that bothers you though, then get the TV. It really is the best image/size/quality that you'll get for this price.
This product I am happy and satisfied with the purchase price that you have are very good and useful
This hard drive was defective when i received it. I am currently waiting on a replacement or refund. I returned the drive on 09/20/2011, and have had no communication regarding the drive as of 10/04/2011.
Even if you don't have a smooth hard surface to type on, you can lay this flexible keyboard on your lap for the ultimate in ergonomic comfort. You can also accidentally spill some coffee in this keyboard without cursing or freaking out - because it's all sealed in this rubbery polymer. Just rinse and dry and you're ready for more clacking.Takes some getting used to - sensors for the embedded keys are right in the center of each key - so you will have to be a more thoughtful keyboarder, but like any new input device, you soon adapt to its quirks - or in this case, it's qwerty.
This is one excellent little machine and for the price...just unbelievable. It's got some cool features that you'll probably only find in more expensive units (like the in and out plugs). Hook up that KLH subwoofer from Amazon to this puppy and you get some unbelievable sounds for its size. You can also plug in a turntable, tape deck or any of that other stuff. Small enough to stick anywhere in your room and it just looks and sounds so cool!
Adapter was delivered expediently, was brand new, and worked as good as the original name brand. Paid $8.00 instead of the name brand price of $80.00. Couldn't be happier!
I recently purchased my second Natural Keyboard 4000, so I could use one at work now that carpal tunnel syndrome is catching up with me.I've been using Microsoft Natural keyboards since they came out in the early/mid 90's, back when they cost nearly six times as much money. And, as the price has gone down on the "regular" Natural keyboards, so has the quality. With the 4000, I knew it was a step up, and I very much preferred the faux leather wrist rest over the plastic one on the standard Natural keyboard, so I didn't consider any alternatives.I noticed that the price I got on the 4000 was pretty stellar, and hadn't given it much more thought until the keyboard arrived. Sadly, Microsoft has chosen to make the 4000 flimsier and less responsive than older models. The very first thing I noticed was that the Windows key on the new keyboards has a beveled logo (unlike my old 4000 keyboard, which looks like the one in Amazon's picture). I thought this was to unify their branding with the Vista and Windows 7 logos, but didn't realize that this was now a decent identifier of "new" keyboards.The newer 4000's feel really cheap. Key travel isn't remotely as smooth as in the previous generation, and I'd go as far as to say that it isn't as good as a basic Natural keyboard. The mechanisms don't seem to be built for larger keys, so you have to find sweet spots in keys like CTRL and the space bar, or else you're just bending plastic without registering a keystroke.On Windows, not surprisingly, plugging in the keyboard is all you need to do. You can install the Intellitype software, but it doesn't do much beyond adding a few icons throughout the OS and extend macro capability. On OS X, IntelliType is required if you want to swap the CTRL, ALT, and Windows keys to represent CTRL, Option, and Command keys on a standard Mac keyboard. The included software works fine on Snow Leopard and the default action is to swap the keys for you. Unfortunately, the software requires a reboot, and they haven't quite figured out 64-bit control panel objects in OS X.If I had it to do over again, I'd probably go to a bricks-and-mortar store and see if I could score myself an older 4000. Similarly, I'd gladly pay more money to have the quality of the old 4000 back. Microsoft ruined a once-wonderful keyboard (again!) to move more units. Unless you like the look of a black split keyboard over a white one, you might as well save a few bucks more and go with the standard white Natural keyboard.
I bought this iteam for my iPad 2 you don't really notice all the fingerprints until you turn it off. I was so happy when igot this my iPad was full of smudshes and fingerprints but only ONE wipe and everything was gone! I said ONE wipe and there is no spray needed I love this I'm going to buy more
I have owned both an Ipod (2 years) and the Zune (1 year), and in my own opinion the Zune wins hands down. The screen is bright, and is much better than the ipod. I haven't had any problems with the software, it seems to work just as good as itunes. The only downside to the Zune is that it only comes in 30 gig. As far as durability goes...I have had a acrylic case on it since I bought it, I'm currently deployed to Iraq, and it has stood up to the harshest conditions, as I take it everywhere with me.
I'm glad I purchased this product-it is quick and easy to use. It has helped me on the golf course deciding the distance to the greens. I've probably lowered my handicap 2 or 3 strokes.
This case has room for all adapters, and cords. Perfect for swapping it in and out of all our cars and RV. Use it all the time. Would be nice if it had bands to lock parts in place like some portable computer bags do.
Plugged into USB 2.0, and XP immediately recognised it and installed the correct drivers automatically. I have tried it with SD, CF, and SM cards, and all are recognised immediately, and the transfer speed with USB2 is incredible. Highly recommended.
This item does not work with epson rx700 printer the bluetooth from radio shack did. It works fine with my desktop using xp. See's my kodak 500 printer and sony ericsson t226 phone. Able to send and receive midi songs and pictures to phone.
Before purchasing these headphones, I read some of the reviews and remember seeing something negative about the cord retaining a coiled orientation. I didn't think anything about it at the time, but now that I've broken mine out of the box; it came back at me. Here's a solution to the coil, if you have this problem:Hang the headphones somewhere with plug end up, so that the headset pulls cord straight. Next get a blow dryer and go up/down over the entire length of the cord (may need to repeat this). Let the cord cool while still hanging and the coils should be a thing of the past.Thinking about this condition, I suspect the product may have been manufactured and packed so quickly the cord cooled in the packed/coiled position. Sometimes fast is not always a good thing.About the headphones, they sound awesome compared to the cheap $12 Sony over-the-ear headset they replace. I was dissatisfied with the sound quality of the Sony, but wanted a headset specifically for jogging (earbuds headsets just keep falling out). This headset fits well, doesn't fall out and sounds great. Since my jogs are under an hour, the tight fit I read about in other reviews shouldn't be an issue.*** additional comment ***After a little over 3 months of light use the clip internal spring broke rendering the clip useless. This was commented on in another review here on Amazon; I'm guessing low quality raw materials and lack of quality control in China.Doing a 'McGyver', I replaced the broken spring with a lighter-weight spring that fit on the metal dowel holding the two clip pieces together. Back in business again; the clip is a very nice feature of this headset.
Not the best quality pix. But it worked well for a few months,and it was a great conversation piece when quests came, until it died. I re-started it once with the remote, but got an even poorer quality with lines across the screen. Next time I tried it using the on-frame buttons, it not only did not work, but smoke poured out of two places on the back. It's value as a conversation piece would have sky-rocketed if it had set the house on fire.
I've been using a touch pad for several years on my PC XP laptop and wanted something that would make it easier for scrolling and photo editing. The laser mouse is a great addition providing a wonderful easy to use interface without wires on my already very cluttered desk. The VX worked right out of the box and I like the size and feel. Battery life is not a problem. It seems to shuts off when not in use and certainly when the PC is off or on standby. Not much more to say afterall it is just a great mouse.
HDMI cables are notoriously expensive in brick-and-mortar shops. The combination of great prices and free shipping makes this a HDMI cable a bargain.
I received the item quickly and started using right away.After a couple weeks one of the batteries could not hold the charger anymore. The other one is ok.Tks
I tried other namd brands Blelkin etc and this is by far the best product. The others just do not work.
I bought this for my wife at the birth of our third child (yes, it's an odd present). We found that getting out the camera to try and capture the kids being cute often resulted in the kids playing for the camera and stopping the cute thing they were doing. So we now use this to catch those games and reading and funny sayings. The audio quality has been top notch and it works well from even half way across a room, which is what we sometimes need to do so we don't disturb what we are trying to record. It's small enough that the kids don't notice it so they keep on doing what they are doing.The folder structure is a bit too simplistic - there are five folders named A, B, C, D and E (you cannot rename them) that you can save things in by pressing the folder button. Not as useful as I thought it would be. We end up just recording everything in the same folder.
This camera is definitly a good buy and very simple to use. It offers the professional options in a manor that a non-professional can opperate. It is a high quality camera at an affordable price. Even my seven year brother can use this thing.
I use these to watch netflix through my computer to my tv. They work great. No problems so far, and the price was great!! Thank you.
My son needed a remote mouse for his laptop. This one fit the bill perfectly.
As a Windows user Music Match was the worst part about the iPod. I had so many problems I thought the iPod was broken. I then downloaded iTunes 4 from the Apple website. No more issues. Car adapter from Belkin is great. This has been great on all the trips I've been doing.
I needed an SCSI cable for my drive so I could use it. Amazon provided me with just the one I needed for reasonable cost. When I received it, it worked great. It fulfilled all required specifications. I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for one.
Great lens for the price. There are better lens but the price is several $ 100.00 more. I'm enjoying it very much.
This is an incredible TV - beautiful picutre, deep blacks, etc. I have mine hooked up to an HTPC via DVI->HDMI, and it works like a charm. I don't mind the supposed glare at all - it's no worse than any other TV I've had, and it makes the picture look that much better (beautiful color!)The delivery service was decent, though "white glove" left some room for interpretation (my delivery person didn't unpack it; he simply dropped it off and was out the door - guess he didn't want to get his white gloves dirty). Just the same, I don't regret ordering it online. I had the TV within one week (5 business days), which was a worthwhile tradeoff for free shipping, no tax, and a much better price than CC or BB.
This cable is well made and does exactly what I needed it too. All with a very reasonable price tag!
This cover looks like it will take a beating. The iPod fit into it easily and it seems to provide good protection. It does add some extra thickness to the iPod, and it's surface has some grip to it, making it somewhat more difficult to get in and out of a pocket. The belt clip looks brittle, but has worked well so far.
I would take this system over a Bose any day. I love this product so much that if something went wrong with it I would most definitely buy another of the same!!!
I ordered my tv back in feb, and it took exactly a week to arrive. It arrived in great shape, and quickly. I love this TV. Switched to HDTV cable, and it's amazing. Mainly, I use it for Xbox 360 and Ps3. Picture is awesome, couldn't be happier with it. Blu-Ray movies look amazing!
I own several of the iPod docks, including the iKick by Kicker and the Bose portable iPod docking & charging stations. I also have the iGroove sxt by Klipsch. I didn't ever get a chance to listen to the iGroove HG although reports from my friends were very favourable. When the opportunity to buy one came up, I just couldn't resist. I bought one through E-bay. I have to say this puppy exceeds all expectations. The sound is faithful & true. Crisp highs and astounding bass levels. This machine would have made Paul W. Klipsch very proud. I'm an avid audio toy collector and this, my friends, is a keeper. The sound is thrilling. Thanks Paul.
This drive does indeed corrupt your data. I even got a brand new one with a Factor RMA, & the new one corrupted data also. Wish I had put some bigger files on this sooner & got a refund$$$. Even tried the format in NTFS file system, & that did not work either. Still corrupts files/data. Stay away from this one!!!
I bought these for streaming music and taking online training at work. They are really comfortable and the sound quality is good. Ear buds and the headphones that just lay flat on your ears are uncomfortable for me and require constant fiddling. I just put these on and don't even think about them for hours at a time. I bought a second set for home. The value is excellent.
I purchased this item specifically because of the pink outside and black lining. But unfortunately it was not pink and black as pictured. Instead the outside is pink and the inside lining is light pink. I also noticed that the openings and holes don't line up quite right...they are a little off. I am pretty sure it is because the ipad does not slide down all the way in the case...no matter how much I tried to adjust it. Last of all, the bottom part of the case (the part that touches the screen of your ipad) does not lay down flat...it kinda sticks up. I will be sending mine back to get the Pink & Black one...if they actually have it!!! Hopefully that one will fit better as well.
I gave this three stars only because it is a good computer monitor at a good price (with the current $100 rebate). But as "Steve G" mentioned, the Samsung 710MP does NOT work very well as a TV, regardless of the video source. I tried all three connections (video, S-video and RF antennae conn.) extensively, but the 710MP is deficient as a TV. The TV tuner section must be weak or noisy, because when using the RF connection with an antennae or analog cable TV, the 710MP has a LOT more static than a basic $100 TV set. Connecting a DVD player via S-video isn't noisy like the RF connection, and gives decent image detail, but the color rendition (quality) is worse than a basic $100 TV set, and also tends to be posterized, causing highlights and subtle colors to wash out, shadows to be too dark and strong colors to be oversaturated (all at the same time, no matter how you adjust it). In any TV mode, the 710MP has odd non-linear color rendition: some subtle colors that should be neutral have a pronounced orange or green color cast that cannot be corrected no matter how you adjust it, while other colors are washed out. But if you mainly need a computer monitor, and need stand-alone TV functionality (i.e.: with the computer turned off) in the same package, this might be worthwhile choice. I'd recommend test viewing other possible alternatives first to see if their TV sections work better.
I have also had mine for about one year, and I cannot record ANYTHING on the DVD recorder. I tried 3 different DVD formats, and the machine won't recognize any of them. I had tried cleaning the laser, no go.Unfortunately, I had to toss my 6 MONTH old LG microwave out, too! I am NOT going to buy any more LG products in this lifetime!LG= Literally Garbage
I am happy with what I am getting from the 35mm Slide Scans. The two types of software need to be updated. I want to let everyone know you may not be able to have your flatbed scanner or camera connected to the computer when you use this product. Trial and error and tech support .. Otherwise for the price I am getting wonderful 35mm Slide scans from this product.
it says for 98 jeep and up and it didnt fit in my 98 the product is 99 and up...
Does what it should. The build quality is nice. Does not look and feel exactly like Apple original cable but it is pretty close.
I have only been using this bag for a few days but love it so much more than my laptop bag I was using before. It had plenty of space for my laptop, a 15 inch, plenty of pockets to put the charger, my gps, notebooks, folders, and additional items like medications. Not to big but not to small. Plus I like the red look to it. I sit it down and it stands straight up, and feels comfortable on my back. The true test will be on my business trip this week but so far I'm more than happy with my purchase. I can't think of any negatives.
Had a different pair for 1.5 yrs--eventually had two cable failures, which began in the insulating material. Sound was as far as I am concerned, great. They took some abuse, so I considered them to have lived a fair lifetime.This pair had a different insulating casing, which I thought might give it more durability. In fact, I think it really will--the problem is, it will need all of it and maybe then some. These cables have so much friction, that they seem to always want to get tangled. With my last pair, a few shakes usually did the trick to get things untangled. With this pair, I am spending a lot of time untangling these each time I do anything close to coiling the cable. The cables just want to grab each other.Decided to use these only at the gym, where I can hang the cable up after each use. Price on these went down by 33% after I bought them. At $19.99 they are a good deal--they sound good, but will be a bit of a nuisance. At $29.99, which is what I paid, not so much.Sound is great, for my taste.
You know there's times when you should save money and go cheap but not on something that will get you out of a ticket. The Beltronics brand is well known and this radar detector is made well. I wish I would have spent more money on a better model. The range on this radar detector is not that great. It's good on a long straight road but even that sometimes doesn't help. Buy a newer better model!
I have had to alter the way people log on and off my computer. The software alters the way the computer will now let you log on and off. I can no longer switch users, each user has to log off. I would not buy this brand again.
Highly recommend this product. My VCR wasn't taping right. The pictures were jumping and fuzzy.I ran the video cleaner twice with the cleaning solution. Then I took a Q-tip, slightly dipped it in rubbing alcohol, flipped open the end to show the white tape, lightly rubbed both sides of the tape that was showing with the alcohol, ran the tape again. The picture on my tapes after recording is GREAT! **I got the alcohol info from a person that works in a store where he sells DVD/VCR player/recorders. He said to do the alcohol AFTER using the video cleaner each time. He also recommended, if you are recording on the same tape daily or very often, that you should throw that tape out after 6 months.
I expected a few glitches, but the wireless mouse and keyboard works perfectly. in fact, I did not even have to install the software, it just worked out of box via standard drivers. all the extra buttons work as well (e.g. Play, Internet, Volume, etc.) Great price and value.
I used this wall mount on my Philips 37in. LCD, which has worked perfectly. Finding the right wall mount to fit Philips ridiculously large VESA 800mm x 400mm pattern was somewhat annoying. So if you are looking for a wall mount for this VESA pattern at a great price, this is it, let me save you tons of time and endless research. It is easy to install (about an hour and a half), and once mounted, the horizontal slide and tilting is effortless. This mount also has the feature to extend both horizontally and vertically. However I did not use the vertical extensions, but if you have a larger size set, these vertical extension will work great. Overall I am completely satisfied with this mount.
This new ipod is absolutly amazing! Not only does it play high quality music, but it plays videos as well! One may play TV shows, video podcasts, and even imovies. This product has great quality and it is also small and good looking. I must say this is the best ipod yet.
The original mount I had for my c340 was broken in a car accident almost two years ago. I had been looking in stores and couldn't find it, so when a new job offer came in an unfamiliar city, I finally really needed a new one. This one is especially hard to find and replace because with the c340, the power cord attaches through the mount, not the unit itself. This product did what I needed it to do.
This memory is great with windows XP and Windows 2000. I could not get a driver for it to work with win98. It appears that it doesnt work with windows 98. However, the price was ok.
I didn't have a nice time using this product. Noisy and cable may get loose over time. Not worth it for the price.
Buyer Beware! This is not a genuine Epson cartridge. Very misleading description. Would not recommend.
I've purchased two of these. While the per-tank cost is lower that buying individually, it doesn't make the tanks last any longer - my Canon 9500 drinks these things like water.Also, in both orders, many of the tanks in the box have not been wrapped in the individual factory plastic bags. Normally the stuff doesn't get a chance to sit around in my office and dry out (see above), but I certainly can see where that could be a problem.
This is the second pair of these headphones I've had. The first I got along with a minidisc player I bought (which tells you how long my last pair lasted - they finally had a speaker die a few weeks ago). For the price, you can't beat these. They're light weight, yet stick to your head and stay in place really well in case you're like me and can't get earbuds to stay in your ears. I absolutly recommend these for regular listening, but especially for exercise.
I haven't had a chance to give this battery a good workout yet but the price was right. So far so good.
I have tried to use a different brand on my Epson Printer but nothing compares to the quality of original Epson paper. The ink last longer than the paper pack of 100, which makes this a great deal. After seeing my printer and how easy it is to use everyone wants one.
This item was easy to install, work great and very quiet, with excellent customer support.
After reading the reviews here, I started looking for another case--I never found one. I finally gave in and decided to give this one a try--I love it! 1. It IS a snug case, but you bought this camera because it is small, didn't you? Buying a big case defeats the purpose of the camera. 2. It sits on your belt horizontally unlike most other cases--vertical cases get in the way when you sit down. 3. It seems to be of very good quality
...memory, excellent price. It arrived a couple days later than expected, but during the holidays that was to be expected. Installed without a hitch into my Sony VAIO PCG-R505GL laptop and performs as expected.
when snaping on the digital concepts 1.5x telephoto it broke off my lense top of my canon sd 550. I am not even sure if it can be repaired or if it is worth the cost.
It may be early but the performance life after charging does not live up advertised specifications.
I have bought 3 of these units in the past 30 days.. of which, one doesn't work at all.. one only has the mic working, and one is intermittent, works when it feels like it.. I wouldn't give you 3 cents for a dozen of these things.. I'm going to shop for something that works everytime, not part of the time.. these look nice, easy install, but.. don't work! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY UNTIL SOMEONE FIXES THEM..
The FWG114P has been the center of my family's network for 5-6 years. I purchased it specifically for the printserver feature. After several years, we have replaced our PCs and now use Vista. The "install" CD will not install on our 64-bit machine. Although the software does work on Vista 32-bit, I found (after much research) that the printer port may be configured without any software at all. It's a simple and widely available port option on both Mac and PC called LPR and works well. The only flaw to a printserver like this is that any two-way communication is dead. No ink level warnings, etc. can be sent from the printer to the computer. Likewise, you can't scan from a multifunction.As for obsolescence:Although wireless b/g is more than enough speed for sharing a DSL connection, apparently wireless n is the new defacto standard. Also, many reasonably priced inkjet printers already have a cat5 jack on the back, so you may not even need the printserver feature at all.Reliability:My only reason for needing to replace this router is that the power jack has gone bad. Nudging the low voltage plug causes it to blink out and restart. I could probably buy a new jack and solder it on, but why risk ruining the whole thing? Its had its run and now it's old. Coincidentally, the power jack is failing due to years of manually resetting by unplugging the low voltage cord from the unit. The router only causes trouble when a user tries to print without paper or on low ink. The printer goes haywire when this happens and, once the ink or paper is restored, it prints out page after page of garbage. The only way to fix this is to pull power to both router and printer, plug in the printer, then plug in the router. This is the nature of electronics, I guess. I would suggest adding an inline switch to the low voltage line instead of pulling the plug, as pulling out the cord each time makes a tiny spark and will eventually oxidize the contacts.All in all, excellent workhorse but could handle printer errors better.
These floppies are very nice, and come with two storage cases! I thought I had to buy more storage cases to accomodate such a large number of disks, but I was wrong. This is a STEAL for 5 bucks - 20 floppies and two hard (clear) plastic cases to store them in! I 100% recommend this product.
If you want something super small to bring with you to listen to your music while at the gym or while out running or walking, this is ideal.
I was set to buy a rear-projection TV when I saw this model in a show-room. It had a near photograph quality picture, and I could not pass it up.I got Voom Satellite this week, and now I can say that the picture quality on this TV is excellent. The High-Definition stations look like photographs.
I was looking for a P&S; camera to take on vacation for those times I didn't want to lug my Canon EOS 30D around. This camera had a rave review on [...], so I purchased one. The photos are amazing - the lens is extremely sharp and the sensor in this camera is phenomenal. It really is specatacular in that regard. Dpreview compared it favorably to a Nikon D50 DSLR, and I agree that it does give a digital SLR a run for it's money. It's pretty darn close, although at full size on a computer screen you can see pixellation in some areas and some lack of detail compared to an SLR. But you have to look closely and it doesn't show in an 8x10. Fuji really did a great job with this camera, not succumbing to the megapixel race and instead concentrating on image quality. Low light shots are better than most cameras can produce. Overall, I'd give this camera top marks for image quality.I give the camera as a whole four stars because the manual controls fall short of what they should/could be. There is no mode in which you can control both shutter and aperture - it's only one or the other. In some modes the camera insists on selecting the ISO for you. You really have to do a lot of moving around inside the menus to get the settings you want, it's just very frustrating in this department. On the other hand, there are 15 scene modes (I think) that can handle most situations pretty well.But overall, considering the price of the camera, this may be asking too much. You can get all the manual controls if you spend twice as much, but I don't think you'd get better image quality - this camera is just too good at the basic task of producing great photos in most situations. I really can't get over how sharp the lens is and how beautiful the photos are. Or did I already say that?Other notes:- There is no external charger for the battery - it must be charged in the camera. Bad.- When I plug the camera into a computer, it does show up as a drive (previous reviewer said it doesn't).- No optical viewfinder. I never would use it anyway, but some people do.- The included software CD should be immediately installed in the nearest garbage can. The software is totally useless if you have any kind of editing software and know how to get pictures from one folder (the connected camera)to another (on your hard drive).
Needed a Canon 135mm lens. The choice was the 135mm f/2 L lens or the 135mm f/2.8 lens with soft focus. Can't compare this lens with the L lens optically but weight is a lot less and the price a lot less even more so.I am able to get very good results wide open at f/2.8. I don't use the soft focus feature. I am pleased with this lens.
First off let me say that this is not an hd projector it is only edtv. HD compatible means it can handle no less than 720p. This projector can handle it but it is not 720p! They need to be more frank with the fact that it is not an HD projector. Other than that for the price and quality it is a great buy. The picture is great but on my Xbox 360 i can see jaggies. Movies look fantastic (best reason to buy) and so does most hd programing. I only gave it 4 stars becuase the HD compatible thing is bs, it only means you can view the hd signal.
while i was happy with the picture quality, except for theabundance of red-eye in photos, i had a reocurring problemwith the track of the cover chipping and causing the slidinglens cover to loosen and even come off. this was a huge problem because the buttons that control the camera turning on and off are triggered by the sliding door and this is affected by the door being loose or coming off. this was considered"damage due to rough handling" or something like that, so ipaid 180.00 to have it repaired only for it to happen again,withing a couple months of the repair.i never dropped it. i kept it in a case, so i am convincedthat the materials on the track that the cover slides on aremade of weak materials. i decided to live with it for a whileand finally gave up and bought a different camera.the e-mail i sent to olympus customer service was handled witha form letter with no answer to my specific questions.
I love the quality of photo prints that i get out of this amazing multifunction printer. I had an very old multi-pass printer and loved it, but went lazer for black and white and missed being able to print in color and scan things into my computer. Happily all of those functions have returned in this easy to use, small but powerful multi-function printer. My husband teases me that I have a photo lab in our house and as an amateur photographer that's really fun. When you print photos on canon paper, they are divine!!! An added goodie for my husband who is a school teacher is that he can make overhead projector pages on this bad boy, too and doesn't have to wait in line at the school copy center! the only prob I have is that I can't figure out how to receive a fax, but I'm working on it!great buy for the money and amazon has great prices-believe me I shop around before I buy. Get this and enjoy!
It's a very average DVD player but a decent enough price (at least at the time). After a year and a half of light use I got the dreaded H07 error and looks like it's unfixable.
This memory popped right in and my 2.4Ghz iMac started it's new life the day it arrived. Installation was a breeze and my memory was effectively quadrupled for a price that should embarrass the good folks at Apple. It has been smooth and problem-free ever since. Why buy pre-installed memory for $200 when you can go the Kingston route?
I had the same problem as a previous reviewer. After printing about 500 pages, the printer locked up with a region error code. The prints were fine and no 'low toner' indication was given, as had a previous cartridge. The Lexmark tech offered to verify the region code on the cartridge, but seemed like a waste of time as it was obviously North America and was working fine prior to the problem. This feature makes an already expensive cartridge all the more expensive. I will try one more cartridge and if that fails get rid of the printer.
This meter is very basic, simple and has no frills. I think sub-$100 would be a better price point for it. Use it as a second opinion to whatever you are getting from a camera's built-in meter, it isn't really sophisticated enough for much more. The instruction manual is lacking (at least in English). The method of displaying exposure settings between whole stops is kind of weird and the manual does not explain it well.
This mic was exactly what I wanted. It was hard to find but once I found them the purchase was smooth. I am totally satisfied.
This item was hard to find but am thrilled with it. People think Im crazy still using the dot matrix from the 90s but it works well and this ink is much cheaper than inkjet and will last MUCH longer. Thanks Amazon and the seller who sold it to me :)
I recently purchased this the Pioneer 5060 50" HD TV and I must say I am blown away. I've had a 27" for ten years with a surround sound system that sounded great. However, with three remotes and wires everywhere, I really wanted something that made things simpler. This TV is that and so much more.Since it has it own stand, we decided to purchase a piece of furniture to put it on rather than a glass or pressboard entertainment center. It weighs around 60 lbs - which is 1/3rd the weight of the "projection" TV's. While I wouldn't suggest moving it about the house - it can be done with ease.The day before the TV arrived, I took the plunge and removed my surround sound speakers, amp, old TV and disassembled the old "entertainment" center. It weighed nearly 150 lbs and I couldn't get it out of the house by myself unless I took it apart. The Pioneer arrived and sat perfectly on the small piece of furniture we had purchased at Pier 1. What a difference it appearance. The Pioneer comes with two speakers on the side of the TV that have a special surround feature built into them. I then attached a Sony Powered subwoofer to the "sub-out" on the media box. Clean and simple. I've watched quite a few movies since and I can honestly say it sounds great - I don't miss the surround-sound mess at all.The picture is just awesome. We watched MARCH OF THE PENGUINS - and the colors were simply amazing. It looks better than in the theatre. Pioneer Pure Vision is their patented technology to a great picture. The presets for the various picture modes are all great.The remote is easy to use - and the supplied media box makes connectioning all your other gear simple. You don't have to go behind the TV to connect anything - a big minus with many of the other upright thin sets.One last thing. The 50" picture fills your field of vision - and I can honeslty say watching in a darkened room is as close to a theatre experience as you can come.I give this unit 5 big stars - the picture, the sound, the appearance, ease of use and the features of the media box really make this a winner.Does it cost a bit more - yes - but it's worth every penny.
It's a DB9 or Serial or RS232 connector. Female. The soldering cups are very little, but it's a serial connection, what did I expect. Bought them with "DB9 Plastic Hood, Colors Vary" from the same seller and everything fits great, no issues. Needed to replace DB25 connectors and it worked.
I have used the Garmon Zumo on my motorcycle and in my car and so far am very happy with its performance.
Oh my my do I love this flash! I wish I knew more about how to use it but as a beginner photography addict I have messed up enough photos to get it right. This flash is easy to operate, it of course weighs a bit but not too heavy, attaches and detaches strongly and is sturdy, great case and has a flash stand. All around I love it! Great gift from my hubby!
If it was a bit brighter it would have been cool but it doesn't really light up the room like I thought it would. Overall it's alright something to watch but I never would bring it to a party. Look at "the laser star machine" if you want something amazing.
Si. I've heard the HipZip criticized quite frequently about everything from its media, wonderfully small zip disks and the easy comparisson they draw to a disputably better product, the minidisk, to it's size, which despite the blatant exaggerations I've seen in review after review is not the size of a soda can. I bought this player as a skeptic, this being my first foray in the world of portable digital music. That's not to say I haven't been downloading mp3s as long, and possibly longer, then the every day person. But I had always listened to it on my computer.The first thing apparant about this player is it's style, which is really quite slick when you get your hands on the thing. The entire thing is sleek with rubber grips on the side. The included carrying pouch thingy is also great with a clear front and effective belt clip. It's apparantly larger then most players, but still quite small, much smaller then a portable CD player. I'm sure you could take this thing jogging, but I don't jog.The interface is also very simple. On the front are a total of four buttons controlling simple playing functions and turning the thing on and off and a nice big LCD screen. The three buttons on the left side control volume and the navigation of the menus, which, being the newbie I am, really excited me with all the stuff you could do, from playlist managing (which it must be noted is all good, though once you turn the player off, you lose your organization of the songs on your disc) to basic equalization (vastly simplified for the many like me who have no clue what they're doing and usually go for the preset options), and since I have no comparrison to prove myself wrong, I'll say the menu system was great, very easy to get around.In terms of sound quality, I'll agree with most reviewers in saying dump the included earphones or save them as backups since frankly, they blow big time. They're these little earbuds that supposedly fit around your ears but just slip around and the speakers hover just outside of range so you have to crank it up. Get some stylish street style earphones from Sony or if your a real hardcore music fan, I'm sure you know what to look for. Once I got my favorite pair of earphones plugged in, and had messed with the bass and treble a bit I was pleasantly surprised. The sound is great and the player goes plenty loud, way to loud for me and I like it pretty loud. The quality was also quite smooth at the almost CD quality level of 128 bits or whatever. At 96, it still sounded quite nice.Ok, the actual player is all good, but what about the computer interface part. Well, I'm not one to glance over the manual before hand and if I do look at it, I really do glance, in the most literal sense of the word. Needless to say it took me a little while to figure everything out, but once I did it was logical. A few things that frustrated me are mostly due to the fact that I own a Mac. The Music Match Jukebox Plus software that is included in the package isn't directly compatible with this player, and as applauded as this new WMA format is, I couldn't use it, since Mac's media player can't translate CDs into it. Basically this means that Mac owners can't utilize the extra space WMA gives you and really load these little discs full of your favorite music.This also means that Mac owners can't organize their music into nice neat playlists before they load it onto the disks. Thus, tedium results as those anal enough to put their music in a specific order, like me, have to reorganize the same mix every time they turn the player on. Other then those nitpicky things, it couldn't be easier to put music on this thing. You just drag your mp3 files onto the disk, which appears on your desktop for Mac users, or as a whole new drive for Windows users.The transfer rate of songs is incredible fast and thus we come to the destroyer of the Hipzips comparisson to Minidisk players. If you want to put an mp3 on a minidisk, you have to transfer it in realtime. This means you have to listen to the entire song and wait for it all to play. For seventy minutes of music on minidisks this means a very long time. Thus, you can't do it before you leave in the morning. With the Hipzip, the typical time it takes to send a file into the player is about five seconds. This means I can do it before I head out to my first class in the morning. And when you walk, it won't skip. I've also dropped mine about forty times (slight exaggeration) from about waist height and it still works fine. It's a durable little thing.The disks the Hipzip uses are called Clik disks I think and they're great. They're about the size of two quarters, perhaps smaller, hold about 80 minutes of music in WMA format, and 40 minutes 128 bit MP3, and are durable too. The player comes with two, which is more than enough. These disks, while hard to find in a physical location, though very easy to get online, are also incredibly cheap: only 10 dollars for one. So for those of us with negative cash flow can still occasionally pick up a new disk.Finally it can be used as a disk drive as well. So those of us who are disk drive impaired are saved in storing our files, or bringing them to class or work, and also have all the music we could possibly want at the same time.In conclusion, this player is wonderful. And I am not dissapointed in the slightest by it, as naive as I am about portable mp3 players. Anyone who complains about it, saying it's terrible has either had a freakishly bad experience with it or is simply going too far. Sure, the Hipzip has its problems, but what doesn't. The only thing anyone needs to know is that you'll need some basic computer knowledge to work the thing. For Mac users, take note that you do not get many of the advanatages that this player claims to provide (WMA format, easy use with Music Match Plus), though don't let that turn you off. In the end it's just another technological distraction you don't have to worry about.Wonderful little player.
Being a DJ, you have to have various lengths of speaker cable. These worked beautifully with my Alto speakers. You can't go wrong with these cables, not at this price.
I bought these headphones for my husband as a Birthday Gift and he absolutely loves them. They work great. He recently used them on our vacation while we are the airplane and he couldn't have been happier.
Item work perfectly, as I expected, and has support for huge number of devices. Only thing for advanced customers, they could include (manufacturer) cable to connect to computer and make changes (because there is place to connect).
For the price of this battery I took a chance and it lasts a really long time. I bought another one. Great deal!
I believe in stable rates, good selection, low cost, and no compromises on features. The Dish network covers me on this, and the DVR unit I have from them only cements my goodwill with them.I have tried the Cablevision DVR, for about two weeks, and I've used a friend's DirecTV unit as well. I don't claim to be well-versed in all DVRs and I know they are all different in user interface, if not basic function. Dish's 622/625 unit is superior to these three systems' DVR offerings in function and UI.The 625 can accept two lines for Picture-in-Picture, or if you have to dishes already, you can split one signal and run the split signal into the back. This is a nice feature for people who want to minimize cable runs in the house.The PiP function is remarkable: it will do aspect-preserved scaled side-by-side, as well as two inset sizes that can be moved to nine preset locations (think Brady Bunch). The DVR records both signals, as part of the "pause live TV" functionality. Basically it keeps two two-hour buffers rolling, which is nice because, well, let's say you're watching the game and your wife wants to watch HGTV, because she's a woman who likes to tweak your home. Instead of switching channels, swap the PiP focus to HGTV and pause your game. During a commercial, you can swap back to the game, unpause, and stay with the action. Nice, smart.The recording timers can be set to early-start and/or late-stop, so if you think something will run late or start early, or if your programming drifts (local stations especially), this will help catch opening sequences and surprise endings.One of the best features is the menu. The unit, and almost all new Dish units, are continually upgraded to provide better features. Searching can be done by description keyword (exact or somewhat wildcarded) or title keyword (exact or somewhat wildcarded); results are quick and thorough. The timers can be set with priorities to bump less-important shows for more-important ones; while it won't find the next airing automatically, you can see the skipped events and restore one to keep filling up your DVR.The list goes on and on, but the best feature of all is the skip forward. It will skip 30 seconds forward, or back 10. So, with some practice, you can blip-blip past just about every commercial in the program. The skipping function is much better than Cablevision's, and although I haven't tried DirecTV's, I can't imagine it being *better*. This, my friends, is how everyone should be watching "24", "Survivor", and "House": saved to disk, commercials skipped. Time-shifting at its absolute best.In closing, look, I'll be the first to say I haven't seen all the DVR options available, but if my year-old daughter can accidentally program Univision Noticias, you know the interface is easy to access and use. Clear, powerful, and Dish has probably the best technical support of any service I've ever experienced, and that included cable, telephone, cell phone, electric and gas, water, and the State of New Jersey. Try it, buy it, love it.-Fred
I purchased this unit as a cost effective universial remote. Well if your using a Axim (version 5 or 3) you will find it not to your liking. Range is extremely limited, less than 10 feet. The concept gets 5 stars but for Dell it gets only 1.
I have used the vacuum and I'm very pleased with it . I thought the Kirby was doing a good job until I used the Dyson . I had to empty the container 3 times when I first used it .
Bought this along with the Panasonic phones and love it. Great for use on the phone chasing & carrying a toddler around!
I owned this lens with my first Canon Rebel (XTi) and continued to use it when I upgraded to a 50D. Sold it because I bought a 5D Mark II with prime "L" lenses. I still have the 50D and use it mostly on ATV & Snowmobile trips. More and more I find myself shooting the wide shoots than the telephoto ones and when it comes right down to it, the 10-22mm EF-S is the best crop camera wide angle there is!!!!! Therefore, I'm buying another one and it will take its place alongside EF-S 18-200mm zoom and EF-S 60mm Macro. With the 50D this is a more than capable set of lenses. When you consider the abuse ATV & Snowmobiles trips can subject a camera and lenses to you have to have durability as well as quality and the 10-22mm is the icing on the cake.I have upgraded my 5D Mark II to a 5D Mark III to go with my "L" lens collection (14mm, 35mm, 85mm, 200mm, 180mm macro, 24-105mm and 100-400mm). The reason I mention this is because when I say "the EF-S 10-22mm is the icing on the cake" it's being compared to some of the BEST lenses known to man!!!! However, on a crop camera, the EF-S 10-22mm is better than the best!!!!!!!! When I look at the photos hanging on my walls, there are as many taken with the original EF-S 10-22mm as any other lens I have owned, and that makes this lens a "No Brainer"!!!!!!!
I have a 6 qt pressure cooker that I use often. The 4 qt cooker is a great added pot for the kitchen. I use it as a regular pot more than I use the pressure cooker feature. Either way I feel it is a must have for any kitchen.
I am a photographer whop purchased this for use in Photoshop. It exceeded my expectations, and continues to amaze me daily. I now use it for everything from my Safari Browser and iTunes to games. It is truly a flexible and fun product that is easy to use with many applications!It is by far the most innovative product I have ever used...and the Tooldial software it comes with is AWSOME!!
I wanted a flash mp3 player for working out. When the 512 mb shuffle wasreleased, it looked like the perfect match. 512 mb for under $100 was my target. Those considering products above $100 might add the Creative Muvo to their list of candidates.Before comparing the Sandisk to the iPod, let me tell you what you get with the Sandisk. The blue plastic case is lightweight and powered by a single AAA battery. Not shown in most pictures is a small bulge out of the back to accommodate the battery. The package itself is slightly larger than a pack of gum in every dimension. If your hands are large, you will be able to hide it in a clenched fist.Included in the packaging is some documentation, a battery, the 512, a USB cable, a CDROM, headphones and the arm band. Conspicuously absent is a lanyard to wear this around your neck. I visited the sandisk website and downloaded a firmware upgrade that supposedly eliminates a slight crackling sound that would occassionally occur. The upgrade is as simple as described on the website and I have had no issues with noise from the player.This player will play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM formats. I use the iTunes software to create my MP3s, but beware: iTunes defaults to MPEG-4 as its format, which is compatible with iPods, but as far as I know, nothing else. The sandisk plugs into the USB and is seen by the computer as another memory location. Loading it up with music is as simple as dragging and dropping files or folders to the player. One complaint here is the need for the USB cable. This player could serve as a thumb drive, but you need the cable to plug into the USB. It would have been better to have it plug directly into a USB port, even if the player were slightly larger.The included earbuds are decent, but probably not a good match for those using the player while running or working out. Maybe you have better luck with this type of earbud than I do, but they tend to fall out of my ears. They have thoughtfully made 1 of the leads longer than the other to minimize cord slack when using the arm band.Sound quality is excellent but dependent on the fit of the earbuds. The player has preset and custom EQ settings that allow you to change tone settings. This is a great feature, in my opinion.Using the player takes a little time to get comfortable. The controls are intuitive, but there are a lot of features to get used to. The display is very good and communicated information well. The blue backlight comes on any time a button is pushed. The player also has an FM receiver and voice recorder built into it. Nice features, but I have not yet used them.How does this compare to the iPod shuffle? Well, it is $5 less at the moment. Size advantage goes to the iPod, though the Sandisk is small enough that I wouldn't expect size to be an issue. Feature set goes to the Sandisk, with the most noted differences: the LCD display, the equalizer, the fm tuner, the voice recorder and the arm band (which is a $30 accessory from Apple). The iPod does play MPEG-4, which seems to be a slightly smaller file size than a 160kb MP3. After living with the display, I'm glad I went with the sandisk. I would rather have the display and not use it than not have it and wish I did. If nothing else, it keeps me from creeping the volume upwithout realizing how loud it is getting. I can always see if I'm going higher than my usual listening levels.You probably can't go wrong with either player. The sandisk uses removable batteries as opposed to an internal rechargeable on the iPod. If that battery fails, the shuffle goes in the trash. At least you can replace the battery, or keep a fresh supply on hand for the sandisk. The shuffle charges through the USB port, so you need a computer handy and 4 hours to complete the charge. Not an issue for some, perhaps a concern for others.In summary, for $95, how can you go wrong with this player? If the features aren't selling points for you, the iPod shuffle will be perfectly adequate, and perhaps simpler to live with. As far as performance value, the sandisk has put a lot in this package at an extremely attractive price point.
If you have an ipod 5g or erlier this is the perfect item that you want to have in your room. Great sound quality and its not to heavy and also this is the best for the price that you pay.
I have been looking for a hard case for my Palm TX for a while. I saw the RhinoSkin and from the reviews decided to try it. My initial reaction was favorable, the case was sturdy and form fitting to the Palm. My major gripes are that the clasp for keeping the case closed is somewhat loose. I tried wearing the Palm on my belt with the included belt clip attachment but the case always swung open as I moved around. Then while in class, due to the highly polished exterior, it slid off my lap and fell 2 feet landing on a corner of the case, breaking the flimys plastic piece used to keep the Palm in place inside the case, as well as warping the case and damaging my Palm. This happened two weeks after getting the case. I was able to bend the case back into alignment, and still use it, but I was a bit disappointed.
I have seen lots of products like this, but this is the first one I've seen that lets you have advanced configuration control. That is great for us geeks, yet anyone that can hook up a stereo system could start using this product right away.The lack of ports is no big deal, since it is a switch, there is no problem using the uplink to a simple hub if you need to.Highly Recommended.
Couldn't get this to work with Windows 7 64-bit at first. Plug and play didn't work as others suggested. After some Googling I found the company website with a list of available drivers. Check here if you are having issues and need drivers: [....]
The Garmin C340 Portable GPS is an amazing little device. It is easy to install and easy to use. It is probably accurate 98% of the time but it has a few glitches in it as far as naming roads. I would have a map handy just in case. If you leave it on all the time the voice can get somewhat annoying. We are going on a long trip in September and I will re-review this device after we get back.
If you don't have an optical mouse, but the roller-ball style, this mouse pad is great. The light grey portion in the picture has a texture that grips really well, even with an old mouse. My mom passed down a comptuer to my kids, and we have to do the double-drag or shake to get it to register a lot. Since we started using the mouse pad, that has stopped. The wrist rest gets warm, which is a bit irritating, but I just put a washcloth over it. The only other "complaint" I have is that it's huge. We have a tray that slides out, and with the keyboard and the mousepad on the tray, one or the other has to hang half off the tray. On our bigger desk, that's not an issue. I just swapped out the mousepads and it was fine. Just make note of the dimensions to make sure yours will fit, too!
Works as advertised. I've installed numerous cameras and used this particular midspan. I would highly recommend the AXIS products. They are very reliable and durable.
I received a Zen Micro for Christmas from my wife to wear to the gym. I thought it was great...for a while. Then it started freezing during transferring music. Took it back to Circuit City in January and got another one. It was never anything but trouble the whole time I had it and once it started freezing and not being able to transfer music I took it back to Circuit City last weekend (March 11).At this point I have to give props to Circuit City. Their customer service person did not hesitate to give me a full refund without as much as a question. I walked to where the IPods were and found a 30gb IPod in an open box for $239.00. So for $40 more I got 24gb more and the easiest to use thing I have ever seen.Don't waste your time with this...pay the extra and get an IPOD you wont be disappointed.
I was trying to decide between this and an ipod nano, and this one was about $50 cheaper and had a bigger screen on it. I have never had any problems with it. The interface is pretty slick and it plays every kind of audio file I can come up with (and a couple I haven't heard of). It sounds great and the battery lasts plenty long for me. I mainly use it on flights and it always lasts the 4-8 hours I am at the airport or on a plane. I have upgraded the firmware twice when new updates came out and both times it was very simple: just plug it in to the computer, drag a couple files over to it and reboot.There are 2 reasons I only rated this at 4 stars instead of 5. The first one is that it scratches easily on the front and back, so I'd recommend some kind of case or rubber skin for it (I picked one up for about $5 on the internet somewhere). The other problem is that I can't remove the battery. I've locked it up a couple times doing things I probably shouldn't (like load linux on it) and instead of popping the battery to reset it I have to wait for it to run down and recharge it. Not a huge deal but a bit inconvenient at times.Overall I am very satisfied with this little guy. I especially enjoy showing it to ipod owners and watching them try not to act jealous. This is a great player for the money. I've gotten a good amount of use out of it and expect a lot more fun times.
I had high hopes for this product - it appeared to fit my laptop well, was quickly delivered... But the power connector for my laptop wouldn't remain connected when the case was closed as it stuck out too far(one of the selling features). And then the zips failed. By the time I used it on a flight I was reduced to using the zip fastener on it's own to hold one side closed, as the zip had become permanently untied together. And then it came off the tracks completely.Basically, I would suggest not using this product.... And could the webpage at least use a proper picture for it, rather than a damaged one?! Maybe I should have taken the hint when I saw that...!
These discs are tricky to use, don't throw a disc out if it doesn't read or you get an error message or an error when finalizing, sometimes you have to try to finalize a few times before it takes. just pop the disc out and put it back in, let it read, I found it's good to play a couple tracks on an unfinalized disc prior to finalizing, then for some reason it will finalize. Bottom line don't freakout right away when you get an error message. These discs do die, but most of the time a dead disc isn't really dead.
INTROAs I mention in the title, for certain uses this lens is very decent. The macro feature is absolutely my favorite feature of this lens - it is sharp, focuses quickly and gives very pleasing images. For everything else...not so much.PROS- Excellent macro function- Focuses decently most of the time- Decent image qualityCONS- Strong distortion wide open- Terrible chromatic aberration shooting outside- Focus can be clunky is less-than-ideal situationsIf you want to see just want this lens can do in Macro mode, head on over to the reference images section of the link in the comments and take a look. They were all taken with this sigma and I think they came out rather nicely. For general walking around or portraits, I generally avoid this lens due to the image quality and the severe CA when shooting in sunlight. It can used effectively, but more often that not it disappoints.OVERALLI wouldn't spend more then $50 for this lens, and that would be for the macro function alone. Overall? Kind of recommended.
I love the Sony Soft Carrying Case. Its great. It was delivered on time. Item was as described.
Very happy with this backpack. It fits my 17" laptop HP perfectly. Lot of rooms. It's really worth the money.
This splitter worked great for our church's outdoor concert. I appreciated that the sockets fit snugly, and that the manufacture was well designed. We had no issues with cuts or pops or static in the sound.
I normally don't write product reviews, but these headphones are so wonderful that I had to share my thoughts. I did lots of research before choosing the Ultrasone HFI 700's and I'm extremely happy with my decision. While Bose and Sennheiser headphones are solid, they don't provide the enveloping soundstage created by the S-Logic system in the Ultrasone HFI's. The 700's also completely block any sound from escaping the headphones, allowing you to listen to your music at any volume level without bothering people near you.The headphones are extremely comfortable and can be worn for hours--I just recently used them continuously for 14 hours on a plane ride. If your worried about damaging the headphones in transit, make sure to buy a Pelican case, which will protect them when you make long trips.Essentially, these headphones have revolutionized how I listen to music and make the experience so much more complete that I cannot recommend them highly enough. Stop contemplating and buy them now; I promise you will not regret it.
Some people are giving reviews going on about how the ipod is so much better than this music/video player. Personnaly i think they are wrong. The colour variation is a very good idea and you do not have to spend more money on buying differnt colour skins for an ipod. I also think that it is good that you can use different kind of players to put your music on this player other than just itunes. Another thing is that i have known so many people whos ipods have broken and as another reviewer said the tech support is awful. I have this player and i have had no problems with it and i think it is great. Do not get drawn in by the hype of an ipod.
I purchased this item from the Amazon site and it was shipped by JR Music World- This item DOES NOT COME WITH AN AC ADAPTER- as specified on the ad!!! I contacted JandR- they apologized but said its a web error- they did say i could return the item
It's not the fanciest router out there, but it seems to get the job done. I didn't really have any issues, so don't have much to complain about it.
I reviewed different cameras for a while before deciding on the S410. I've now had the camera for 4 months and I see that I've made the right decision. A lot of the reviews for the other cameras were made within a day or so of getting the camera-- but this is not. This camera goes everywhere with me and is light enough and small enough to fit in my bag. It even has survived Hurricanes Charley, Frances AND Jeanne with pictures as proof (literally, outside in the hurricanes)!The only con, as with the other reviews is that theres no battery life indictator but I bought an extra battery so if I go somewhere that I know it'll be use a lot.
Have been using the i550 for six months now, much better than my old Canon bubble jet and does not use anywhere near the ink of my older HP inkjet. Blank ink lasts a pretty good amount of printing and the ink cartridges are much less expensive than either Canon or HP. I rate this a best buy product. I do a lot in color but very few quality photo prints so I can't rate those honestly.
I received the wireless card in a timely manner, and it worked right away without any issues. Definitely would recommend for anyone with older 802.11 b wireless w/ laptop that needs a card to access the Internet.
The Motorola T5200 is a great radio for camping, walking in the woods,and for other uses.The one thing I like about this radio is that it has alot of features in it and it is palm sized.But the thing is that it only goes up to two(2)miles and after you out of range you cant hear the other person.The other issue is you have to be buying batteries for it.What I would recommend is if they can make it with rechargable batteries. But other than that, I think this is a great pair of radios.
I was expecting to receive an LCD protector for my ipod touch, instead I received a piece of plactic that doesn't fully cover my ipod touch LCD. The shipping cost sucks! I do not recommend this seller!
I Love this radar detector, in fact it's so well liked that I'm considering a 2nd purchase for a different vehicle, just so my wife and I can both have one at the same time and not swap them out. It hasn't let me down yet. Other than automatic opening doors, and highway signs that give signals off, the only problem I've had is when one of the Highway patrols decides that that they're not going to clock you until they're within visible range, only seems to happen during the day though, so you have to use your eyes too! Anyway Great product, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone
Worked great!Amp plug is located in dash between behind center consol.There is a small plastic trim piece at the base of the dash at the center consol. Flip it out the way and look up into dash. You'll see the connector to unplug.Head first and on your back in the driver floorboard.
We've owned this system for about 2 years and have found it very useful. However, the sound quality is terrible. All you get is static, so we've turned the sound off from day one.If you own a brick home and want the camera mounted outside, the brick will interfere with the reception on the monitor and will cause it to flicker a lot.Finally, after only 2 years, the monitor went bad. It's a cheap price because it's make cheaply and won't last very long. Don't buy.
I bought this after my Dell A/C adapter crapped out. I thought it was a pretty decent price. So I bought it. When I got it, plugged it in, and it sparked a little. So I took it out checked it and everything. SO I plugged it in a different plug. Didn't do it. So I popped it in to my laptop. And it worked.About a month and a half later of random sparking, and overheating, it finally pretty much stopped working. It won't charge the battery but it will hold the charge my battery has. Which thankfully is fully charged.This adapter would get so hot it'd overheat the computer, and the mouse would go funny. It wouldn't work right, you couldn't move the mouse.A couple of weeks ago I had to take the power cord out, plug it back into the adapter, plug it back into the computer and rotate the plug that goes into the back of the computer. JUST for it to register that it was even plugged in. But it would not charge the computer.So all in all, I would NOT recommened this "product" to Anyone.Save the 20 bucks you'll waste on this, and another five for the year, and spring for a Dell adapter.
Ok, so I bought a Sony SLV-N900 VCR a couple of weeks ago...and it is already on the way back to the company.I am not sure if I got a bad one or not, but I thought the recording quality was TERRIBLE on this VCR. It played movies and old tapes just fine, but I tried recording on both SP and SLP modes on two different new tapes, and the quality was awful each times. The colors were off and very streaky (sp?). Also had a grainy look, more than any other VCR I have ever seen. Audio quality was fine though.I will never buy a Sony VCR again...they may have been good years ago, but not anymore. My advice is to try and pick up a gently used TOSHIBA vcr (not a DVD/VCR combo) on that "other" site. Good luck.
I've had the DVD47 for 5 months, and overall it's a nice player. It will upconvert DVDs to 720p or 1080i so that the images look sharp on a HDTV. But I've noticed a few things that I don't like about the player.The biggest problem is the FF and Rewind controls. You would think when rewinding a DVD, and then hitting play, it would resume playing from the point that is shown on the screen. Nope.At 2x speed, it will be a couple seconds further back, no big deal. At 8x speed, you jump back 20 seconds further, so you have to either wait out the 20 seconds, or try to get closer using the 2x search. (and at 20x speed, you are so far off, you might as well advance a chapter to get close to where you want to be). Very tedious.I wrote to Harman/Kardon, and their specialist (M. T.) said that you shouldn't expect to be exactly at the spot you want to when using FF or RW. I have a Harman/Kardon DVD25, and it has razor sharp controls. You can FF or RW at 16x, and hit play, and you are exactly where you want to be. So, as you may expect, this was not the answer I was expecting from a product specialist.Another thing I noticed was that the DVD 47 has a tendency to switch to 1080i (even when setting it in the menus to use 780p).If you change HD mode from 480p, 1080i, or 720p using the button on the remote, and are using HDMI cables, the sound cuts out. You then have to stop the DVD, and hit play again to resume sound.I also notice that occasionally a DVD will show a bit of blockiness or the picture will freeze for 1 to 5 seconds. It doesn't do this very often, but I did notice it on the occasional DVD (even brand new DVDs, so it's not an issue of smudges or the like).So if you can live with the flabby controls and a bit of bugginess then this is not a bad player. But I'm not too thrilled with the lower standards that Harman/Kardon is marching to with this product.
A very well built, truly compact and beautiful camera. I like its simple but elegant design. The cast aluminum is light, but overall isn't really light. But that's probably because it has everything in it. Remote is optional ( sold separately, max range of 17 feet).But with 10-second-delay self-timer, do you really need one? All the features described in this page look overwhelming, but once you have the camera with you, and go through it with the manual, it's actually very simple to operate. Oh, and it has &quot;bulb&quot; too! Just one thing, some other sell it with &quot;kit&quot; with better value. It you just want the camera, Amazon.com is one with the best price . ( one star fewer for really tiny buttons). A fine piece !!!
Save yourself the trouble. I purchased this, went through the whole process and was unsuccessful. First no ink would come out of my cartridge, then the ink would not stop running out! I ended up with ink all over my hands, at least one kitchen towel and printer, only to be told by the directions that my cartridge was defective. I wish I would have saved myself the time and money and just bought a cartridge. If you decide to buy, I hope you have better luck!
Camera take exceptional pictures, has high quality in Hi8 mode. You can purchase long life batteries (&gt;2500 MaH) that allow you to record for extremely long periods even using the LCD screen as your viewfinder. The image stabilization is very good, allowing videos to be hand held, but yielding a very stable picture. The internal lens cap feature is very nice, out of the way when shooting, yet nothing to lose. The resolution on the direct viewfinder is exceptional, and even though it is B/W it is very usable combined with the color LCD for playback. Having an internal viewfinder is extremely useful in bright light situations where the LCD is washed out/hard to see.Overall an exceptional product, with a very good price. Has held up well in trips to Europe, Western USA, and New England, as well as for family gatherings.
this is a cool set of cables...they include audio connections which really came in handy. Im sure to tell others about this product...they work great!!!
My roommate has this on his computer, and it so AWESOME! It's better than my Boston Acustics speakers(which I usually consider the de facto standard in speakers)!
I have owned this kit for over a year, and it works flawlessly. I don't even charge batteries anymore, but instead just plug the cord into my XBOX 360 directly in order to save time and money charging batteries. I think XBOX 360 play is better with the controller directly plugged into the console. I feel there is a slightly quicker response than with the wireless controller. This kit works perfectly and I highly recommend the Play and Charge Kit.
I make computer games, so I'm often wearing headphones all day long. I need the headphones to be comfortable, and because I'm hard of hearing, I need volume control.These headphones work great -- the sound quality is reasonably good, the volume control is very helpful, and they're the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn.I find that products I like are often discontinued (why?), so I'm planning to buy two pairs of these to just keep around for when the ones I'm using now eventually break.
This was a good value for the money. Clear sound. Only one problem for me was that you cannot turn the volume down as low as I would like.
I was looking for something that was easy to put up and take down to use only for trips and this is perfect! Once you figure the mechanism out, it is very simple (the directions are enough to do so;). It seems very secure and is exactly what I was hoping to find.
3 weeks after i received the item, it stopped working. everything worked fine until one morning we put it on to watch a movie and the drawer wont open and their was a terrible humming sound. the Radio was working but not the disc changer....we couldnt even get the other discs we had in it out! I live in the caribbean, and it is not worth the cost to send it back up to the manufacturer and have it re-shipped to me....it might be better to purchase a new home theatre system of a different brand !
great tv for the price, no complaints or regrets and for that matter no problems for almost 4yrs. Great Picture / pip/ pop/1080i
If you are going to use this device the way it was originally designed, i.e. using EXT3 formatted hard drives you may be satisfied. If you are buying this to share NTFS or FAT32 formatted drives for plug and play compatibility with Windows DO NOT buy this device, it will only bring you heartbreak and misery.When using NTFS formatted drives you will constantly lose the network connection forcing you to re-boot the device and start all over again. Also, the second port will not support NTFS formatted drives although it will support FAT32 but only up to 80 Mbytes.So, for about 80 bucks, if you stick with EXT3 and your network bandwidth is pretty good (100 mbytes, hardwired), you may have some success.
cable was easy to connect, is solid, and works well. for the price, it is more than I had hoped.
I should have read the other reviews, I just wanted a cheap, simple power cord for my shuffle and found this. It didn't work at all, and after reading other reviews it doesn't look like it has worked for anyone else either.
I like the design and function of this device, however, read the fine print before purchasing it. When used on a network, it will not sign in for you. It will save website logins and such, but you still have to log into the computer itself with Ctrl+Alt+Delete and a password.
I put my visor in my backpack and when I opened it the glasswas broken. They say it costs a lot to fix. I think it isn't made well. If you buy one be very very careful like you would with an egg. I liked it at first but not anymore. I can't afford to fix it when my parents paid only twiceas much for it to begin with.They won't fix it for free either. I say buy a palm pilot, they are better.
The Panasonic phone that I use (kxtga641) runs on 6.5 volts. The Cyberpower doesn't offer that voltage. Had to send it back. Amazon credited my account no problem.
This Antec product works as advertised. I installed a 160GB SATA hard drive, made the connection and it runs quiet and cool. It's just what I would expect from Antec.
From what I have gathered from the minimal documentation available for the logitech setpoint software, the software will only install if your computer uses the Widcomm bluetooth stack. My laptop (dell d620) uses the toshiba stack, and therefore the installer quits with an error if I try to install it. That being said, the mouse is still pretty good and works well out of the box. The standard gripes that everyone else has about the mouse still hold true for me as well....its not that comfortable, feels a little funny in your hand, and is very sensitive to movement by default. Overall, it just takes a little getting used to, and since I couldn't find another mouse online that got much better reviews, I think it is worth the money.
These appear to live up to the claims. I've had them for a few weeks and in two cameras. They are holding charge well between use, and the cameras have operated well on dozens of flash shots and a hundred zoom shots with the LCD at normal brightness setting. I haven't run them to complete depletion. Other people have tested Sanyo and agree that they make a quality product. I use the Sony Camera two cell charger (DSC-H2)that seems to have good control to restore the charge. Glad I purchased these.
Bought this camera on a whim a few weeks ago, and recently returned from a vacation with it. Easy to use, convenient to slip in a pocket, and the quality is excellent. I even let my kids play with it, and they had a great time. It's perfect for that---at the price, practically disposable (practically....).
Hesistated to buy it at such a low price and some negative reviews. Received it in less time than estimated, popped it into my phone that night, and loaded it with music. I'm going to buy another for my camera.
This is the worst company that creates video cards.Windows was rebooting every 10 minutes, it turned to be that the card needed a new Bios, which is not even written in the manuall how to do it.My advice is, if you are not pro with computers don't buy this card couse u might see some problems, and u will be on your own.No help from PNY!!Alos Overclocking was bad too, this card is not for oveclockeres!My ATI video Rodeon 1 was much better than this, in terms of quality!
This is a great little case for the extra drives I had laying around. I bought 2. I should have bought more and may yet while they are on sale.
The cable arrived with a dust cap and inside a sealed bag. Changed the new cable in place of my old cable. The colors seem a little brighter and a little more subtle darkness. I immeditaly preferd this cable color over the old cable I had. Also with COD 4MW. The first level the training level. The vending machine on the wall next to the metal chair. On the old cable the edges of the vending machine seem to have a this 2 pixel black line as the edges. A small detail only noticed while observing that. With this cable that black line went from gone to slighty one pixel there. Im sure it a tech issue of the game only in that place. On last note running with vsynch off. On old cable sometimes the top 50% of the screen would update and the bottom would not move but then catch on. With this cable I dont notice that problem at all. So im sure the transfer rate is higher on this cable. Great product. For Physical damage ther is none. Just used 5 stars for a full option.
I purchased these headphones 6 months ago. For the first three months I was pretty happy with them. Great sound quality, they really reduced outside noise on noisy bus rides I take, and they were light and easy to carry.However, while taking them off my head, they broke. The plastic piece holding the earphone simply snapped. I wasn't too rough with them or anything.Reading the warranty more closely, I discovered it said "Invalid in the United States and Canada." This is a European company so apparently the product is not warranted in the US.I am going to try sending them back to a service center here in the states, but I would never buy these headphones again. They are too cheaply made. If you spend $50, your headphones shouldn't break.
This unit was brand new, works great, and fit as designed. I have been using it in meetings without any problems. Shipping was very prompt.
I live in Tampa Florida and have been graced by Apple Inc with an Apple store at the International Mall near our airport. Times like this is when I love Tampa, what convenient shopping!...Except for one thing...The apple store stopped selling ANY accessories for the I-pod Mini.Me: "But this is the Apple store right?" Clerk: "Yes, but we only sell accessories for Nanos & the original I-Pods" Me: "the old giant ones?" Clerk: "Yea" Me: "So what do I do?" CLerk: "you're going to have to shop online" Me: "oh good! I hate being able to see something before i buy it anyway!"There's a little story so you can appreciate the troubles i went through for this product. And yet, with all of this in mind, I've owned about 4 I-POD mini cases and this is the best I've found. It has a belt clip and the clips is pretty strong. You REALLY have to hit it HARD to ruin it.I recommend it!
Addressing the concerns I had over these headphones:Noise leakage...Yes it exists with this headset. If you are looking as using these in a quiet library, they're not the ones for you. If you're in an environment with very little noise, I don't really see why you'd need noise canceling headphone but either way, you don't want these if this is going to be an issue. For those worried about it while you fly, don't. There's no way anyone around you can hear any sound leakage over the noise of the flight so it's not something you should be concerned about.Comfort: The Bose sets ARE more comfortable. People have commented about the Bose feeling flimsy compared to these..and they are but I think that same "flimsy" feeling leads to it being slightly easier on your head and a bit more comfortable. When I first tried these on I felt they were a bit harsh on the head so what I did was wear them a few times and tried to find the right adjustment that would feel comfortable for me as well as "break them in" which I felt was needed. I was definitely worried about what it would be like on a 15 hour flight but having worn them about 13 hours straight, I can definitely say they're comfortable and I'd rather have these which feel much more substantial compared to the Bose which I feel could easily break.Sound Quality: They're ok when the power is off but fantastic when the power is turned on. Surprisingly good sound quality. At least as good as the QC2 and QC3 and better than the others I've tried.Noise Cancellation: It's not going to eliminate all noise but it does a REALLY good job of eliminating things like plane noise on a flight. It will take out a good deal of other noise as well. I'd say it does a slightly better job than most.Volume Control: It doesn't have one. Personally I'm ok w/ this because I'd rather not have this attachment on the cord but I can see why some people would want this and if you want something that controls the volume or mute the sound, this isn't the one for you.Size: Definitely not a small set of headphones but compacts nicely. Length and Width wise, the case is fairly big but it's not big height wise which makes it easy to fit into a bag, backpack or briefcase. It was actually slimmer than I was expecting so it was a nice surprise. Sennheisers are smaller so if space is a concern, you'll want to take that into consideration.If you're very particular about sound quality, even on a plane, around the ear is probably where you want to go. Over the ear is probably a bit more comfortable and I probably would've been happy with that as well.I'd definitely say that if you really want bose type sound quality and noise cancellation at a fraction of the cost, these do VERY well in that department. There are probably a few other headsets that might cost less money and do a decent job of noise cancellation but for a bit more, I feel you're getting a higher quality product with better sound. As I said at the beginning, if you want to use these in a library, probably not the best choice but then again, I don't see a point in having noise canceling headphones in a quiet environment...
The Action portable LCD TV: Model ACN-5402I owned one of these TVs back in 2005 when TV signals were not digital; and antenna worked best on UHF. VHF reception in 2005 was rather poor. It was my first LCD TV, and it was neat. This cute little fold-up color TV has two built-in stereo speakers, Audio/video input jacks let you connect a DVD player or cable/satellite service to it. (You will not be able to use its built in antenna, since the digital conversion of TV signals.)Tuner is not digital; but you could watch off-the-air TV with and antenna and a converter box. You could also hook up video games to TV and a camcorder. TV comes with AC adapter, car adapter, or use on 6 "C" batteries.Be carefull exposing this TV to excessive outdoor heat, it might shut off. You can adjust TV screen angle for best viewing, and you will need to since this TV is early LCD technology.ACTION ACN5402APlease note: I do not know how to add voting buttons to reviews.
Revisited 7/11The GO 720 is now considered an antique, My Q&D; after 3 years of use:Pro: Price is now down to about $90, much less than the $200 I paid for it 3 years ago. HOWEVER: If all you're looking for is a no-frills GPS with hands-free and voice instructions it can still be had from Amazon for a good deal.Con: Lacks features of new units (map updates cost $60, no lane info, no auto start when the vehicle starts, no hands-free audio over your stereo). Display is not easy to see in sunlight. MP3 player is buggy and barebones - I gave up on trying to use it after much experimentation. Hands-free works fine, but not through your car's speakers, only through the tinny little speaker in the back of the unit. The messaging and email function is useless with newer smartphones with a data plan - it will not interface with them. The suction mount, well, sucks - it refuses to hold the unit to your windshield (there are 3rd party mounts that work better).I found a way to avoid the dodgy mounting issue by bolting the suction mount directly to the underside of my dash. It works though I have to take my eyes off the road to read it, and since I do not intend to remove the unit when I sell the vehicle I'm not worried about the mount. The 720 broadcasts the voice instructions (although not the hands-free audio) to your FM car radio, however, if you live in an urban area (like the east coast where I live), you may find, as I did, that the FM spectrum is way too crowded to find a quiet frequency to use this feature without a lot of noise from adjacent stations. I just use the speaker in the unit.
The cables listed are gray, snagless, higher speed cables. The ones received are yellow, snag clip, standard utility cables NO BETTER than the ones I was replacing. They DO work, but they are simply NOT what is advertised... Ace has been known to bait & switch...
The problem that I had was the wire that came with my camera no longer worked so my computer could not receive pictures off of the camera. The solution is this little device, it's really easy to use. Plug in and play done. No power supply needed, when you plug it in it shows up like a mp3 player so really quick access. 4 memory formats to choose from and extremely easy.
Awesome (if you use Windows XP)! If you use Vista, be prepared for problems printing with Adobe Elements. Canon's Vista help area doesn't even cover the 9500- you have to go elsewhere to find the correct drivers (the Canon helpdesk did get me to the right place). Bit I still can not print every paper size using Vista and Adobe Elements 5.0 - sometimes only a half page will print, sometimes an inch and sometimes the whole picture - its a crap shoot. Using XP and Elements 5.0 everything works great. I can use Vista and Canon's print program successfully.Print quality is awesome - highly recommend this printer.
A very impressive drive. I've yet to find a system it didn't work on. I use it mainly to transfer downloads I get at high-speed from work to my home (dial-up...ick!) computer. Mac OS9 at work, Win XP at home. Works great on my USB 2 ports at home as well as my USB 1 ports at work.A little green light come on to show you the drive is being read, and flashes while transferring data to or from it.What can I say...it just works exactly as it should!
This is a great cable. Works just like any store bought. I gave it 4 stars insteat of 5 because it's not as heavy duty as most others I've seen although I can't tell the different in performance. Maybe time will tell. But I would definitely recommend this cable.
They are great improvement over those earbuds that come with the MP3 players. They have good high and mid range. Noise isolation is great. I couldn't believe that they can block out so much background noise. I have them for over one month and they are holding up well. They are a great value for the money I paid ($40 shipped).
I have used Lacie drives for at least 4 years. I have four 500 Gigabytes sizes, 5 single terabyte sizes and 1 two terabyte size. I have never had a problem with any of them.
Exactly what i wanted, a simple way to play music from iphone, mp3, smartphone, with good sound quality. I've used it for about 6 months and it still works fine
These do not work with Mac! So I sold them to someone who can use them. Big inconvenience but oh well. I didn't read up on them. But I'm sure they work great on a PC.
I have now tested all of the Sony Walkmans featuring tape / radio that are found at Best Buy and Amazon. I thought this product would finally be the best combination and was happy with the unit, until I discovered that the FM radio has such poor reception! I liked the remote which has the preset radio stations and you could play the tapes easily from it. The belt attachment fit nicely on the belt buckle and the tapes sounded great. I can hear AM radio, but the FM reception is just terrible, so this essentially becomes just a tape player and is not what I wanted. Still searching for the ultimate tape / radio combination that I can exercise with...
I bought this outfit with the hopes of copying slides and stills with my coolpix 995. I can say that it does a fair job if you get an even light behind the lens. If not...forget about it. Then I saw the quality of a coolpix scanner, scanned image. I am now saving for the scanner.My advice is if you are looking for a easy cheap way to transfer negative and get decent quality this is the ticket.If you on the otherhand are going to take the time to scan lots of your precious memories you may want to purchase a higher end scanner.
As always, great quality cables from Tripp Lite. Don't go cheap on your NIC cables, tracking down a cable problem can be very tedious and unnecessary. These are top quality and well shielded CAT6 cables. Gauge of wire is substantial.
Works fine as a flash drive. I do not have very high requirements and don't use it in a way that I can comment on speed. Problem is that I ordered this drive so that I could hook it on my key chain and the hook at the end broke after 1 month. I am lucky that I saw it happen and did not lose the drive altogether.If you are looking for something you can reliably hook on your key chain and feel it is safe from falling/breaking off, I do NOT recommend this product.
This is a solid performer, especially for this low price. Although we wish this were a little more portable (for those walking tours, etc.), we would rather have this bigger unit than any of the comparably priced smaller ones because this actually tells you the names of the streets and highways, rather than just telling you to "turn right in one-mile." If you're just getting into the GPS thing, thank the US Air Force for allowing access to their satellite signals and Garmin for their excellent product.
I upgraded the center channel of the KLH HTA-9006 Home-Theater Speaker System. I have had it for about 3 weeks now and am pleased. It is very crisp and clear compared to may last set but I now need to upgrade my other speakers. It also looks very nice with the oak. My buddy has a POLK that sounds better, but for my needs I am satisfied.
These headphones are actually perfect. They are very inexpensive, lightweight and comfortable, and serve the purpose when you need inexpensive over the ear headphones. If you work in an industrial area and want to listen to music, but still need to hear the people around you these are perfect, they are also great for jogging, since it is a little safer to be able to hear traffic and other hazards, instead of using in ear sound isolating headphones. These are also very inexpensive so if they do get broken or wet, it is not the end of the world.Another use for over the ear headphones, as opposed to in ear headphones, is if you are getting dental work done and want to listen to music. Over the ear headphones work much better, because the in ear headphones seem to pickup the sounds of the drill or whatever else is going on in your mouth. Whereas, with the over the ear headphones the music helps to disguise the sound.I wasn't expecting these to sound very good because of the inexpensive price, but I was pleasantly surprised. They are in stereo and sound better than iPod headphones and are way more comfortable. I also tried them with my new flat-screen and the sound was better than the built in speaker on the flat screen. Although, the cord was too short to use these for watching TV. Also, I don't want to mislead you into thinking that these have amazing stereo sound and thumping base, because they don't.What they do have is decent sound for the price. They are also super comfortable and lightweight. Some of the more expensive headphones have more features and extra base, but they are larger heavier and sometimes more uncomfortable to wear. The headphones I received were a size large and even with the smallest adjustment they were still plenty big. So these would be perfect for big headed, small budgeted folks, who are not audiophiles. Over all these headphones are good, especially for the price.
This monitor is very simple, I have not tried it yet but it looks ok for the price.
When shopping for this type of product, I hunted all websites and manufactures. I didn't want to get rid of my VHS tapes. I did my homework and picked this player and I am not disappointed with it. With a little reading in the manuals (one for the player and one for the remote) anyone can get the hang of it. Best features: Crystal clear playback on the VHS tapes (when the in/out lines are used - easy hookup). Counter set to zero for tapes. Bookmarks for the DVD. Eject for the VHS. Worst feature: Lack of programming for universal remote. Cannot program Satelite or TV to it nor can one program other remotes to the player. Buy it, you won't reget it!
The product does what it says and allows aftermarket radios to be installed. The product is a little on the flimsy side but once installed and screwed in you don't really notice. The panel that covers the lower opening doesn't seem to fit in well and it almost feels like you will break it when you try to snap it in place. My has fallen out a few times since I have installed it but used a little RTV to keep it in place. It works for its intended purpose but don't have high expectations for this product.
I have a COOLPIX P5100, and this lens almost never comes off the camera, I am that happy with it.
Although the product description for this item states that it is shielded, there is no significant shielding present. This is your average unshielded PC modem cable which would be just fine for most applications. Unfortunately my application is in a high noise environment and I was searching for cables that are shielded when I came across this one. I guess I'm out the money I paid for this thing since it would cost as much as the purchase price to return it.IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SHIELDED CABLE, LOOK ELSEWHERE.
The sound is great. Isolation from outside sounds is good. This is good for listening to a game, but not the best if someone is trying to say something to you over the game. So it can be a mixed blessing in a LAN setting. They are quite comfortable for long use, but can get a bit warm. The last little issue is that there is no in-line volume control. This isn't much of an issue for me since my keyboard has volume control. But if yours does not, it might be an issue as tabbing out to the desktop from a game for volume control or opening up a game options menu to adjust volume is suboptimal.Bottom line: if sound quality and solid construction are things that you want, this is a great product.
They do what they say. I get a slight crackle every once in a while but still worth it. I have one in the house and one in the backyard. They are loud and awesome!
I got this board and ran into a problem with a add on sound card conflict. Called asus and I will just say this I will never go through that again.I think this asus board is fine but to have a good board and not have any help when it's a problem means a bad board in my opinion.I would not buy another asus product. The only other problem with this board to me is not having more pci slots, I have to run A dialup modem and after you add a sound card you are out of pci slots.I now use the onboard sound after conflicts with the added sound cardIn my opinion this is a 3 star board 4 if the customer service was better.
Changed my old Motorola surfboard modem which lasted 7 years with the SB5101, set-up was easy, speeds are great, worth the money.
I have always felt that Bose products are over rated in general. These headphones fit that description perfectly. They sound ok, but there are better products in the same price range. The cord is also pretty weak and I expect it to brake any day now. That results in me using them less than I would prefer. I reach for my Sony MDR V-700's most of the time. The Bose are WAY more comfortable though. In fact, that is their best quality. Overall they are ok, but definitely check out the competition frist. Sony, Sennhieser and the like have Bose beat!
The headpones arrived very soon after I ordered them. The are a beautiful metallic red that matches my new red MP3 player. They fold, which is really neat for storing them. They sound fine to me. I'm very satisfied with the purchase. My only concern is with the cord. It's pretty thin and I hope it dosen't weaken and short-out.
Agree with most others. If you got a good one, your fortunate. First one soon skipped and froze badly. Would not play 50% of DVDs and performed poorly on ones that did start. I returned it last week after 9 months ownership and in 7 days a new unit arrived! Good CS dept in NY. So far so good. Looks like a different (better?) lens trolley component in this new one. I also concurr with those who owned the other model - my bud says he has had no problems with that one. Just runs hot. Your 2nd warrantee only lasts 60 days, so I will act quickly if this one starts acting up. A truly amazing machine when it works right.
The first thing I thought of when I saw this product was the fact that i didn't even have to open up the computer to install it. That is a big factor to me. And I am sure it is to others.I was able to get this product up and running in about 5 minutes. That is quicker than any other Networking product I can think of. If you want easy and wireless, this is the answer.Although it takes up a USB port, and doesn't allow you to use the USB connection for any other high demanding bandwidth device, it is an ease of use product and that is why I give it such a high score. Anyone can plug in a USB cable. Not everyone can install a PCI card.
This is my first one (treat me gently!). I took it out of the box and was using it in 5 minutes. I bought mine on Home Shopping, so I say it fully demonstrated.Also, unlike most VHS and VHS-C camcorders, it has digital processing. You usually only get this feature in high-end 8MM camcorders.
Well it makes no difference, this 8GB SDHC card performs well. So far, playing around with it I've had not problems with it. Seems well built and on par with SanDisk and Kingston memory, seems to be a great value. Made in Taiwan, while SanDisk and Kingston are made in Japan.I just popped the 8GB SDHC card into my camcorder and works like a charm. No noticeable difference, seems to perform just as well as the name brands.
1) Sound quality = very good. I have another set of headphones that are good quality, and the HN050 sounds slightly better.2) Comfort = very good. I don't experience the discomfort others seem to get, but then again my head shape is normal too. Additionally I can lean back on seats and the headphones still stay on my ears. I think the trick is to actually move the plastic wrap around part further down your neck. Some simple physics involved there, but shouldn't be too difficut for most people - simply apply a downward force to the top of the plastic until it touches your neck.3) Noise reduction = very good. I bought these to use on planes etc, and have found them to be very good - enabling the noise reduction really takes out alot of the background hiss - great for watching movies etc. On the down side, and this can affect all headphones with noise reduction, some LCD screens in planes won't work when you plug the headphones in. They often don't like to have something plugged into them with its own electronics. I also don't get any sound problems with noise reduction enabled, just a slight click when turning it on, and I can live with that. The headphones also have good passive noise reduction from the padding.
I bought these for my 11 yr old son and he's really enjoyed them. He and my husband did I test to see if it would work just 2-3 miles from the house but they didn't. So he mostly just uses them around here, which was my intention when I got them. We do live in an area that is very hilly, so I'm not sure if that's what the problem is. Either way, they work great for just playing in the neighborhood and it comes in crystal clear.
I am a casual birder and general nature lover. When my old (cheap, heavy, kinda lousy) binoculars died, I decided to try these. Am I ever glad I did! They provide a totally different experience! They are light, easy to focus, and the image quality is amazing. The short focusing distance is unbelievable. I was trying to test it out and chose a blur to zoom in on.. it turned out to be my big toe- 2 feet away - in probably more detail that you really want to see your toes! I had to laugh, but since then have managed to focus on more interesting things than my feet. Quibbles.. they are really hard to get back into the case, and the lens cap is not attached.. other than that, these are great binoculars.
This keyboard is perfect for my entertainment center, no need for a mouse/keyboard combo, range is very good, holds a charge for long periods of time (I have yet to run the battery down)and it is very cool.
I purchased one of these a while back to use when I'm on the road. It is an incredibly durable and elegant design. The humidifying element is small but adequate considering its very small volume. I don't see how you can go wrong purchasing this, especially considering the low price.
This product is great and works as advertised. I use it for game storage on my Wii. The Wii recognized it instantly and I've never had an issue with it.As for the 2GB size limit, I would NOT advise to try and get the 4GB high density cards, as your Wii will not recognize them without some level of hacking to the cards. That said, there's also no reason to hack a 4GB high density card to get it to work on your Wii. The space needed to save Wii games on your cards would probably never fill up a 2GB card. I have two 2GB cards and the second one has not been touched yet.Hope tis review helps.
I did considerable research before I bought the RIO Chiba 256M MP3/WMA player, trying out every other major personal portable MP3 player on the market. My wife and I were tired of the clunky CD and cassette players around the house, and we wanted something more durable and reliable than the hard-drive based models like the Apple iPod or many others currently on the market. We bought the RIO Chiba two weeks ago, and it is clear that RIO has responded to earlier complaints: the Chiba is light and durable, especially in the enclosed belt-clip case; the software is updated and reliable out of the box; transfer takes no time at all. The greatest advantage of the RIO Chiba (like the higher-end and more expensive RIO Sport) is memory: with 256M internally, you get enough for about 80 songs; we added the 1 gig SD card, and this gave us enough room for a few hundred more songs, plus 20-30 hours of audible.com audio books. The best part? Unlike iPod or hard-drive based media, flash memory cards are solid state: so no skipping, popping, or crashing when you run, exercise, drop or otherwise abuse the player. The sound is fantastic, and we both like the Sennheiser earbuds--though hardcore runners may prefer Sony wraparound headphones that cling to your head better in extreme conditions. An alkaline AAA battery runs the system for about 18 hours--twice as long as an iPod, and there with a standard battery replacement there is never any down time for (re-)charging. We are so delighted with the quality that we are buying another for our 9-year-old daughter to use on the long rides on the school bus.
These speakers work very well with my E-matic MP3 player. Once I figured out how to use the cradle, it worked great. I plan on taking this on trips and use it to exercize with other people. Worth the price I payed, although the sound was a little scratchy, but that's to be expected of pretty much any speaker system. It does not charge up the player unless connected to a seperate source. I'm happy that I purchased this product.
Product would work great if they shipped all the correct parts for it from the factory. Calling the factory doesn't help they will tell you what you want to hear and then never follow through. The depth finder itself really workds well.
I've had this Sony Cybershot camera for 8 years now and it still takes great quality photos. It has been on many family vacations and taken thousands of photos and it still works great. For the size and price it has lots of features and takes excellent photos. I would recommend to anyone who wants a great little camera but doesn't want to spend a lot of money.
Just what my Canon 780 digital needed !!!! Mo.vies, digital photos take lots storage capacity ..this does the trick !!!
Needed the cable to try to watch some of my itunes downloads on my flatscreen. Worked like a charm. Happy with the product and very happy with the price.
This is the exact battery I needed for my camera and the price was very reasonable. The local battery store didn't even have my battery and the camera isn't that old.
This keyboard is flimsy. On the one I bought the keys stick. It is horrible to type on. Sorry to be so negative, but this was a terrible waste of money.
Already owning the Model One, Two, and Subwoofer, I wasn't in the market for another Tivoli. However, when my wife found the Satellite on sale for $49.97 I couldn't pass it up (I think she regrets telling me about). Being almost identical to the Model One, I thought it would be a nice radio for the computer room so I took a chance on it.At first, I was just excited about basically getting a Model One with a digital clock display for $50. It didn't take long to start appreciating some of the differences. The unit is very similar to the Model One with some minor changes and additions.Changes/Additions:* The speaker has been moved from front to the top of the radio. This actually sounds a little better since it isn't directional and kind of fills the room.* A Mono/Stereo switch was added to the rear allowing the addition of a stereo speaker.* A digital display was added for Sirius radio. The display includes a clock when the unit is turned off.In the past, I had been interested in getting satellite radio. This unit made it extremely easy with just one phone call. After talking to a Sirius radio representative, I ended up buying a lifetime subscription. Listening to commercial free, Sirius radio with such good sound quality is quite the experience.In mono mode the Model Satellite sounds just as good, if not better than, the Model One. It has a warm, rich, deep sound that fills a bedroom well. Talk radio and music are both crisp and clear sounding across all ranges.Being so compatible to other Tivoli components, I also attached the Satellite to my right side Model Two speaker and Model Subwoofer. The sound is the same as my Model Two with the addition of the satellite radio.All in all, I am very happy with my purchase. As a stand alone radio it is great and when matched with a stereo speaker and the subwoofer, the Model Satellite really comes alive. Even if I had to pay full price for this unit, I would still give it a very high rating.
This mouse works great. I love it. The mouse clicks are silent, the wireless feature is excellent, plug and play with Windows XP and Linux (I use Ubuntu 8), batteries still going strong, great price, and the forward/backward features for web browsing are awesome- no setup involved and works with IE and Firefox.
I have this webcam for over two years now and it worths every penny. I use it for video chatting and playing games.
I burn a large amount of DVD media. TDK has been the most reliable for me with my burners. Getting impossible to find through local stores though which has me a bit concerned. I like their cases too.
Have had many computers, this is the worse. The fan noise is horrible. Slow and undependable. It's a disposible pc for sure.
I purchased this USB external drive in exchange for a more expensive firewire Sony drive. It's a bit slower than the firewire drive but it seems to work well at more than half the cost of the fireware drive.
BEST LCD ON TODAY'S MARKET FOR A FAIR PRICE. EXTREMELY SHARP PICTURE-VIVID SHARP COLORS-NO FADE OR FUZZY PLASMA EFFECTS. SIMPLE SET-UP AND THE NEW PLASTIC PIANO CASE HAS THE MOST MODERN LOOK OF ANY LCD TV I INSPECTED PRIOR TO PURCHASING THRU AMAZON.DELIVERY WAS FLAWLESS THRU EAGLE LOGISTICS--I PICKED THE SET UP FROM THEIR DFW AIRPORT WAREHOUSE WITH VERY COURTEOUS SERVICE (THEY WOULD DELIVER TO YOUR HOME BUT SOMEONE MUST SIGN FOR THE DELIVERY).THE TV WAS A PRE-ORDER FROM AMAZON, AND WAS SHIPPED A FEW WEEKS LATER THAN THE ORIGINAL SALES OFFERRING. IT WAS FREE SHIPPING AND ARRIVED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE SHIPPING NOTICE--FANTASTIC!SAVED $600 VERSUS LOCAL CIRCUIT CITY PRICE--THE WAIT WAS WELL WORTH THE SAVINGS--PATIENCE PAYS OFF WITH AMAZON AS INTERNET PURCHASERS ARE LOOKING FOR A DEAL. AMAZON HAD A PRICE REDUCTION OF $100 DURING THE SALE AND APPLIED IT TO MY ACCOUNT.THE SAMSUNG 4051 40 INCH LCD HAS PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT FOR AN AVERAGE ROOM.
Toner Planet shipped our order within a day and we received it in three days. Prices are very good, and the product exactly as advertised, genuine HP ink cartridges. We will order from this vendor again.
What can I say? It does everything it is supposed to do at a fantastic price. I purchased this for my office and am very pleased. Yes, one review mentions that it doesn't print close to the margins, but knowing that I am still impressed. One should also note that feeding multiple pages in the top feeder; sometimes one will go in crooked. Those are the only two things about the machine itself. The print quality is great, and the cartridges are readily available on Amazon. The setup process was pretty quick although there is a never ending list of updates to the software itself which will take about an hour to complete.
Great Products atHDMI 2M (6 Feet) Super High Resolution Cablegreat Prices!Made me a reglar shopper here!Theres more available!George
I read the reviews, checked out other cheaper devices, and even shopped locally. I bought this because I wanted to not only make calls, but listen to music while driving. This transmitter does exactly what it is supposed to do with very little setup. I didn't have to put in a PIN on my phone, Galaxy S II Epic, and it pairs on its own when I get in the car. I read another review that said the display was too bright. I really think the other lights in my car are brighter, I'll post a night picture. Don't let that review bum you out, this isn't going to blind you while driving. The calls that I made were pretty clear in my Trailblazer's stock speakers, the person on the other end didn't know they were on a bluetooth speaker call at all. I've used other bluetooth headsets that made me sound like I was in a long hallway, this one didn't. I live in a pretty big area with lots of radio stations, so finding that "sweet" spot on the dial will take some work, but so far the low 88's are working good for me. This is one of the more expensive transmitters that I found, but you really do get a quality product. Shipping was really fast. I ordered it on a Friday afternoon, got it USPS on Tuesday. I wasn't expecting it for at least a week with ground shipping. I would recommend this to anyone looking to either make calls or stream music while driving. It does both, very well.Pros: Easy setup, simple to figure out without the instruction book. The book comes with it, but I didn't need it.Easy on the eyes, doesn't distract from drivingClear calls, CD quality music from my phone. (Pandora, Google streaming, local mp3)Lots of stations to choose from to get a clear broadcastCons: No power button to shut the light off when not using, kinda draws attention if someone were to pass by the car whileit is parked, you'll want to unplug it and stash it somewhere safe.Plugging it in was kind of tight, but I think it will loosen over time. Gotta unplug it when I leave the car andhide it, or spin it face down.Price is high. If it didn't work, I would have returned it in a heartbeat. (I hate cheap stuff that doesn't work)******Update******I have had this transmitter for about a month or so and I am noticing a static POP noise every 30 seconds or so from the FM broadcast. I didn't hear it at all for the first couple of weeks, but I hear it loud and clear when making calls or listening to music now. I have contacted Satechi so we will see what happens. I have tried every station possible and I still hear the static pop. I have even unpaired my phone, still hear it broadcast through. I have made several calls with it and the person on the other end says I sound like I am in a huge empty room. I have minimized the echo by turning the sound down, but any lower and I wouldn't be able to hear them talk, so I don't use it for calls anymore. I am actually considering the other transmitter made by Satechi to have an extended microphone attached, as long as it doesn't Pop!
Very nice and comfortable. I bought it to use it with my new laptop and I'm very satisfied with this purchase.
I bought this TV at Target several months ago specifically for its size and the fact that it had a built-in DVD player. Very soon after, the DVD player started having problems. It would skip despite cleaning the DVDs and the laser lens of the DVD player. The same DVDs would play just fine on my stand alone Panasonic DVD player. After several months of problems, I called Westinghouse and was told that I should send the TV back and they would send me out a new TV within 5 business days. I was also told that I had to pay for the shipping which ended up being over $60. It has been over a month since they received the TV and I'm still waiting for a new TV. Multiple phone calls to their customer support have been useless. They take your number and say that a supervisor will call you back. The supervisor never calls back requiring you to call again and wait on hold forever for a supervisor to come on the line. The supervisor then states that the problem is being resolved but gives no indication of when I will get back my TV. I am writing a letter to president of the Westinghouse requesting a full refund. I will never buy a Westinghouse product again.
This little workhorse battery is great. I mean, it provides power for my device. And it doesn't destroy anything, or explode at inopportune times... well, it hasn't yet, anyway. So it's great! It does its job and gets out of my way, just like any good battery should. Yay!
Filter Kit did what my mom had expected it to do as it was a gift until her Sony Digital camera got replaced with a Canon DSLR due to some water damage from a cruise.
great device, have had no problems with it. works well with my dell computer transfering the wma files over.
Not much to say about this. Its a good price for solid, reliable memory. I'd buy again.
this great camera has almost all the features of a $1000 DSLR. Clearly the top of its class right now.
I bought one of these when I moved offices and needed to take my documents and three huge Outlook PST files to a new computer. I had originally planned to get a 2GB flash drive but for almost the exact same price I got 60GB of storage.While not as small as an iPod, this drive easily fits in your pocket. Ok, not the pocket of a tight pair of 501s but just about everything else. The drive is USB powered. If you are using USB 2.0 you should only need one port. Otherwise, it comes with a special cable to plug into two ports - one for data, one for power.I used the built in one touch software to do a backup and in addition I manually dragged the files to the drive. The software takes some time to install and requires super user or higher access. After that it is one touch like the drive says.Formatted and with the software installed you get about 55GB of storage.The drive itself is a small 5400 rpm model so it is probably not as tough as a flash drive. There is a plug on the drive that looks like it could be used for external power but I have had no problem with USB connection.I have used iPods as external hard drives and they are great but not as cost effective for just storage. That and I have filled my 30GB iPod to the limit with music and videos!This is an excellent solution for not having to choose what to keep on your laptop - just take it all!!
Overall, I am quite pleased with this monitor especially given the price compared to other higher priced monitors. The range is very good - we can take it to our back yard and know we can hear her. Once in a while, we will get interference (static) and not sure if it's from our cell phones or what but it gets loud and I can't get it to stop.I also wish there were numbers on the volume so I could put it on the same volume every time. Sometimes I have it too low and can't hear her and others it's too loud and you get blasted.
after one week of having this product i am goin to send it back for a replacement because the first ones screen would just come up white at times when i would turn it onand sometimes the play button wouldnt even work
While no true audiophile will ever be satisfied with an "all in one" system I have to say that this is a great buy. For a fraction of the cost of what a high end component system would run, you get a great surround sound system and DVD. I particularly like the 5 Disc changer aspect of the DVD player - you can keep DVDs and CDs in at all times and ready to play. I did not set up the device myself but it works great - highly recommended!!!
I didn't have any problems with this USB cable. The speed is great and the golden element adds to a very positive impression. :-)
I was really happy with this product until after 2 years of perfect operation it just decided to no longer pass any traffic through on any port. It gives link lights, and shows connectivity but you cannot ping anything through it. Dead! :( I took good care of it, kept it cool and dry. There was no reason I could find for it to stop working but it did.
I simply have nothing bad to say about it. I have the same model in 15&quot; and 17&quot; on my desk. I use to love the 15&quot; - but the higher resolution of the 17&quot; now seems to make the 15&quot; look a little course. Both of them have worked flawlessly.
These are great radios especially for the price. I ended up buying these after my Motorola T289's both broke almost on the same day after haivng had them only a year. The charging base and the price on this set is what attracted me most, and I am very happy with the product!
I thought that the shuffle would be perfect for me. Load it up, and I have enough music to get through the 6 hour drive to my parents' house. A no-brainer for my wish list, really. I was even willing to drop some cash to get a battery pack, dock and other goodies to make my shuffle even handier. Alas, having spent twice as much as my Mom paid for the shuffle and almost as many hours as it takes to get to her house trying to get the &%$# thing to work, and then being unable to get the repair request to go through on the apple.com website, my post-Christmas euphoria has been destroyed.
Great scope at a reasonable price. Hard to imagine greater quality glass in more expensive scopes.
Hooked this up to my 350w Kenwood amplfier and it makes my whole car rattle. Stays put in my trunk without any mounting.
I bought a Benq DW1625. It worked ok in burning CDs but it never once burned a successful DVD. I took it back for replacement. After a couple of weeks, I fetched the replacement. It came in a plain box (my original box had gone back with the original unit) and was labelled "Refurbished Not For Sale As New". It had scratches on the surface and a sticky patch where presumably a label had been removed.The replacement unit would produce about one error-free DVD for every three I tried. Now it has started producing read errors on CDs. Life is too short to get it replaced again - tomorrow it is going in the bin.I shall not buy anything with "Benq" on the label again.
This Camera s quiet good for learner because the feature is simple. But if you wan tot used manual shoot you will have a problem. Event it's offering the manual Aperture and Speed but it's difficult to use. The feature is close to the automatic pocket camera. The differentiation is only the lens because we can use the Minolta series of lens from 80 m to more. If you want the camera with automatic adjustment for aperture, speed and focus, and want to take a best shoot with various lenses, this is appropriate for you. But when you start using manual adjustment you will have a problem.
It takes great pictures and smooth video.My only problem was that it eats batteries extremely fast when you use it for recording live video.Great camera, but be sure to buy rechargeable, long-life batteries or you may miss part of your kids performance in the school play, like I did.Update 10-24-2010:Still using this camera and still completely happy with my awesome purchase (For note, I paid around $25 here for this, it retails for almost $300!).
Instead of buying more flash cards, I use this Wolverine. When I am in the field and fill up my flash cards I dump my images to this. It works great, but transfers a little slow when shooting RAW images.
We got this camera for a christmas gift when I was pregnant with my son, seeing as how it was my first child, I wanted a video camera to capture his life! I had a sony before and it was knocked over onto a hard floor by my young nephew and it quit working, but I know I like sony cameras. This camera had all the features I wanted, and it was a good price. Unfortunately it stopped working after just a couple uses. The part that you put the tape in is stuck open and it won't close. It's never been dropped or abused. We used it ONE time and that was to film the birth of my son and then it stopped working. It's unfortunate because it's hard to find cameras with comparable features to this one now days. You spend an arm and a leg on video cameras today and you dont even get a light on the camera and they have TERRIBLE indoors quality even with plenty of lights turned on.
Just started exploring the camera. I love the light weight and the auto focus/flash that pops up when required.My only disappointment was that when I got the unit I didn't realize there was a slightly different model available that lets you time/date stamp your photos. If I had known about that other model I would have ordered it.Bought this camera after having used my sisters. Can be as simple or complex to use as needed.
All the people that are writing about the leaking, are you correctly screwing on the fill cap? I haven't had any leak issues after using this for a week. And I did buy this at Target, so they don't have a bad batch or anything like that. Works great for my daughter and the fan helps create ambient noise, I usually leave it in the middle setting. Only pain is the maintenance, but that's with almost all humidifiers at this price point.
There is not really much to say about this product. It works just fine and as advertised so that in off itself is always good. Thank you
The placement of the right button is esthetically pleasing but physically uncomfortable as it interferes with the holding of the mouse and negotiating the trackball. I continuously have to reset the menu that pops up when I accidentally touch the right button. It needs to be moved so the hand doesn't rest on it or have to be held up off the mouse to keep from hitting it.
the delivery was prompt but after about 20 pages the ink did not work and i am going to try and return for working product
At first, I was unsuccessful in my attempts to burn CDs. I burned one beautifully and and was also able to get a label on the flip side. I wasted 5 disks when I couldn't get more to burn. I thought maybe it was Vista causing the problem so I tried on a second computer. It did recognize that the disk was in the drive but it just gave me error messages and wouldn't burn. Then I tried burning it using Nero instead of the pre-installed Microsoft software. I was able to burn one after another. They were great once I used the right program.
I have had this camera for over 2 years and love it to death. I take it everywhere and take lots of pictures and short video clips with it. It is so easy to use and takes awesome pictures. I didn't buy the printer dock to print the pictures. I went with a picture quality printer and let me tell you...you can't tell if I had the pictures printed at the photo shop or on my computer.You can't go wrong with this camera!
This is my first GPS navigator so I don't have anything else to compare it to. This is a very nice product, easy setup, easy interface, nice bright screen in daylight. Really like the auto-night feature where it switches the screen colors to black/green. Only disappointment is the short battery life if used unplugged. It seems like 1.5 to 2 hours is all it will do without a recharge or running off the cigarette lighter. The windshield mount suction cup bracket works well although it is a little bulky. Something smaller/slimmer would be nice. Overall very pleased with this GPS.
These lamps were extremely easy to assemble, only took 2 minutes for each one. Very attractive looking in our living room and gives off the perfect light that was needed in the room. I ordered 2 of them for our living room and have gotten many compliments from guests on how pretty they are. The price is phenomenal.
Hi.. I bought the Black XT the first week it started selling at Amazon. I researched for several months on which D-SLR to buy, at first I read a lot about avoiding bulky and heavy d-SLRs. So I decided for the XT because it is a newer generation product, seemed small a very light. The camera performed well but mine had a defective flash mechanism, I also noticed a soft focus problem (this has been mentioned in several forums). So I returned to amazon - they gave me a refund after 30 days and I decided not to buy the same product again. IT IS JUST TOO SMALL FOR MY HANDS, I couldnt get a good firm grip on it. So I went to a store and tried the Nikon d70...PERFECT Ergonomic design, so I bought it.Be careful, go to your local store and see if this camera feels good in your hands.. when buying a d-SLR, you will probably stick with the camera longer that a point-shoot camera, it is essential that you feel comfortable with it. I liked the d70 very much, also the quality of the Nikon kit lens is much more better than the canon kit lens, take that into consideration seriously, just do a search on google for the price of the Nikon 18-70mm lens v.s. the price for the Canon 18-55mm lens.When moving into SLR camera, in future years, you will probably stick with your lenses and just upgrade the body, lens technology does not change as camera bodies do. Battery life is also better on the d70. The XT is still a great camera and a good buy. d70 has a better body finish. So go to you local camera store and take a couple of sample shots with the different D-SLRs available before buying online.
I went from a pair of Sony Studio headphones MDR-V6, which recently bit the dust, to these Advent AW770 wireless headphones. Considering that the price for each was roughly $100, I expected to lose some quality and performance to gain wireless flexibility. As far as the sound quality goes, they definitely do not match the range and clarity of the Sony headphones, but I would consider it better than average. It is an acceptable trade off, a little bit lesser sound quality, for the ability to walk around the house with your headphones on. The manual claims that they work up to 300 feet away (the length of a football field). In actuality, it was more like 75 feet though a few walls. I could easily walk all around my townhouse &amp; about 20 feet outside before they started to get a bit fuzzy. All in all, I would consider these to be a good buy.
It works very well for me, I like being able to change the speed on the fly. Any new mouse takes a few weeks to really get used to it, but I love it.
This item is ok ... it would have been better if it would have given a one to two connection coversion.
Very nice and best mini tripod for the price. Telescoping legs and suction cup base are a plus. Solid built, takes a beating.Pan head control is very smooth.
I ultimately decided to go with the figrig over any type of stabalizing arm because of its ability to shoot sideways or upside down. Extremely easy to handle, and it didn't require any construction. It's delivered ready to go.
I just built my second computer and decided to go with this case. Let me tell you," It's NICE." It's a full tower. I did not realize how tall it was and it would not fit under my desk until I took the feet off the bottem of the case, it fits like a charm. Everything runs cool with the extra space inside and it looks cool at night or when the lights are off too!If you're considering this case get it you wont be disappointed.PS; It's water-cooled compatible also!
Contrary to what other reviewers say, these Philips headphones are remarkably cheap. I bought my pair "reconditioned" for less than $25.00 and I see nothing "used" about them. Contrary to another reviewer below, I find them as comfortable as any headphones I've ever tried, and I put them to the test, wearing them chiefly while exercising strenuously. They've never fallen off or fouled up from sweat. The noise canceling is excellent in those conditions, blocking the sounds of treadmills and ellipticals. The overall sound production is probably a little weak on treble frequencies but robust on bass, so that a harpsichord sounds a bit more like a piano than it really should. On the other hand, a bassoon sounds like a bassoon and not a scratchy cello. I've tried out Bose and Leading Edge headphones that offered a more realistic sound palette, but at six to ten times the price. Your choice has to depend on the use you'll make of them.
When I ordered the case, I expected one that was slightly larger. However, I'm quite pleased since it provides ample protection from bumps and scrapes in spite of its small size. Since my Canon S3 IS camera is bulkier than many other digital cameras, I really needed a tight-fitting case that would protect the camera from damage, not a bag with lots of storage. With the camera straps protruding from the case for carrying and a single pocket inside for my extra memory cards, I have the perfect case for my needs.
This product mostly ended up as coasters since they did not burn properly, only 2 out of the 10 burned correctly. I purchased some other brands before and after these and they all burned fine.
I have used Directtv for over 10 years and have been satisfied for the most part. But with this new HR-20 HD DVR Receiver, I find that I have a piece of JUNK. I am on my third receiver and I still have the same problems of LOCK UP and have to push the red button. This causes a complete reboot and then have to wait for all the programming to download again. JUNK!
Just got this, and with my new Olympus C4040 4.1 megapixel camera, it makes some AWESOME printers. 8x10's are no problem for this baby, and they look like photo enlargements.Speed is very impressive, the fastest photo printing I've seen. Black text looks great too, even at 17ppm.The coolest feature of this printer, however, is that it can be used standalone without your computer. MMC, smart media, and compact flash slots can read media from ANY Camera, and the onboard 2+&quot; screen shows the pictures well. The printer allows a lot of VERY advanced options, including cropping, zooming, making custom borders, etc. The printer also accepts true 4x6 photo paper if you want to make REALLY cool prints.The software allows the printer to act as a media reader for the cards, but it seems to be fairly slow.You do need high-end images to start out with, however. This printer, nor any other, can preform magic -- if you give it a 640x480 picture, you shouldn't expect anything more than a 2&quot;.Definately the beast of the prosumers. If you have a 2 megapixel or higher digital camera, GET THIS PRINTER.If you have a 4 megapixel camera, I don't know how you can live without this baby.
These discs are the worst cd-rw discs i have ever purchased. Out of a spindle of 50 I have maybe had 10 work. And they cannot be erased effectively, I have only managed to erase maybe 2 or 3 of the 10 that I actually got to work. I am using a Plextor 12/10/32A with the latest firmware upgrade with still no luck. Using nerorom's latest version as of 10/23/2002. If anyone has some recommendation I'm all ears, otherwise these CD-RW's are going in the garbage.
This modem is great!! replaced a US Robotics 5699B which was hanging up and dropping connection. This one holds a solid connection without a hickup. Also, the Netwaiting software, which pops up to show you who is calling and let's you decide if you want to take the call or keep surfing, keeps a record of the numbers that have called you.
Product works as designed, no reboots as with other routers. has been up for 30 days without issue. Speeds are excellent although N is not as fast as I thought it would be but coverage is better than G. Using it both wired and wireless and everything works as advertised.
I have used this mouse for 3 months with my laptop. Look/feel and general use are fine for short periods of time (~&lt; 1 hour). However, I am currently shopping for a replacement as this mouse has one problem: Intermittently, after clicking/double-clicking, the mouse will go into a "move to the left" mode...and will continue to move until it reaches the edge of the screen. Sometimes it will move to the upper-left. This is so inconsistent as to be unpredictable. I will often (at least 10 times in a 30 minute period) have to give the mouse a wiggle to stop it from continuing. Frustrating if you are trying to click through a multi-level menu, for instance. Another example is if you working on any CAD-type or image editing project where you need to insert a line one segement at a time (mouse will move when it feels like it).It was ok for a while, but now it is annoying...going to buy a replacement.If I have to buy a replacement for a product because of how the product performs at an early stage in its life, it gets no more than 2 stars. It could be just this one particular mouse, but then that points to lack of QA at the manufacturer end...again, 2 stars.
Yeah, it's got a great picture. It drives us nuts when trying to travel with it (which WAS the idea behind a portable). If you leave the large battery connected, it WILL come on accidently; you must use the remote to do almost anything; the battery is good for one complete movie, period; there is NO DC power cord (car adaptor) available; I still haven't been able to buy a spare battery; if and when a battery is availble, I'm sure it will be expensive and similarly short-lived. Here's the worst part....I bought this unit in January, willing to pay high dollars for the best, and willing to wait for support products...seven months later, repeated emails to Toshiba have resulted in NO assitance, and obviously no concern. This is a company that brought out a technically advanced, but ill-conceived product, and is willing to let us pay the price. Never again.
I have had two of these and both have failed quite quickly. Amazon did not want to refund the second unit and emailed me about a widespread problem with this unit. Dont waste your money or time on this one.
I bought this TV/VCR kit along with the turntable (both 20") versions. It fit together well, and was easy to put together. It does exactly what it's supposed to do: VCR fits fine, turntable works well, and it holds the TV solidly.
I'm pleased with this card, I have another computer with a 8800GTS, and I saw the difference only in speed, well right now, because at AA4x its the same, but remember 8800GTS can go up until AA16x, so I haven't purchase any game that I can use that kind of AA. But if you want to see great graphics and don't want to pay more than $150 and have a AGP slot, buy it, I have also a 22" widescreen monitor, and when I play the games at 1650 x 1080, man Im like a kid with a new toy, I also unlock the additional pipelines and it help a lot.
Works great, the shuffle just keeps on playing without having to worry about charging it. Highly recommended.
My years-old Microsoft Keyboard Elite died after several years of flawless, dutiful service. However, I'd come to notice that all of the Elites I've owned over the years had fairly noisy keypress sounds, so I decided to try the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. And while I was happy in also all respects save one, that one proved to be a dealkiller -- for me, anyway.First, the good: keypress sounds are quiet, the weird key shapes did a very good job of making it easier for my hands to each the keys on each side, and installation was flawless (I didn't even have to install the software). However, the space bar -- a single key that spans both sides of the split keyboard -- was not easy to press when tapping the extreme left or right side of it. I made an effort to stretch my fingers a bit, but that made them sore after a few minutes of rapid typing, which was the opposite of what I'd bought the keyboard for in the first place.I Googled around for a bit and came up with a 2-year old thread that mentions this issue ad nauseum, as experienced by several other folks. So it doesn't appear to be a manufacturing defect that was addressed in later product revisions, but an engineering flaw that Microsoft hasn't -- and appears will not -- correct. As such, I will be submitting an RMA request to return the product to Amazon, and continuing my search for a quiet, soft-key split-key keyboard.
This is my first PDA and I've had it about a week. Mostly very happy. However, when you synch with Outlook it will only synch one Category for each Contact. This may be true for all Palms and may be fixable with a different synching program, but so far I haven't figured out a fix. A drag, since managing my Contacts was the main reason I got this.
I have had this recorder since May 30th and by the 1st part of Oct. I can't use it. It started to freeze up where it wouldn't do more than show the logo on the TV. I was able to get it going by removing and reinstalling the plug the first few times then I couldn't even do that anymore. I also would rate it a zero if that was on the choice list. I emailed Customer Service about a week ago but so far no response. I purchased a Lite-on 5101 for $139. 2 weeks ago at another retailer and it seems to be much better.
I saw the price and wondered what the catch was. I know this is a generic brand, but so far it has worked like a charm! no errors at all.
B+W 501 and 502 graduated neutral density filters vary tremendously in color and density. They have a serious quality control problem.My needs for 3D filming left me with no alternative but to find a matched pair of B+W 502 filters - it took three months to come up with a pair that had the same density and color and even then, they have a slight blue-green cast. It's next to impossible to find a B+W 502 that's actually grey (neutral) like it's supposed to be.[...]If you are using a rangefinder or any other camera that does not allow you to examine the effect of the filter through the camera lens, there is unfortunately no alternative to the B+W 501 and 502 in a round, screw-in mount other than the Heliopan graduated ND filters, but these are ridiculously low in density for their rating. The Heliopan graduated ND filters are all but useless.If you are using an SLR, DSLR, or some other design that allows you to look through the camera lens (such as a view camera with ground glass), you should seriously consider the use of a rectangular graduated ND filter in an ajustable holder (instead of a round screw-in filter). Have a look at those made by Singh Ray, Lee Filters, Formatt, or Schneider Optics. They are all offered in both hard and soft edge gradients - the soft edge gradients are best for wide angle lenses, hard edge for normal or telephoto lenses.Mike
I wanted an inexpensive radio for my pickup.This one fit the bill. Easy to install and has good sound.
Had been looking for something that could hold a lantern in the back cab of my truck. Could find nothing that I thought would work.But this worked great so you do not have to use it for just cables.
Have put it to use in a variety of ways for several months now. Simple to install, easy to use, always accurate in reading bar codes. What more is there to expect? What more needs to be said?
Do not bother. It simply does not work. The picture flashes, has lines and that's if you are lucky enough to get any picture at all. It's no wonder that every other HDMI splitter out there is several hundred dollars! I bought a gefen HDMI splitter box instead and it works flawlessly.
I have been looking at this camera for the past few days and then today I look and the price went up $17, that's lame.
I wanted a upgrade sound card for an old XP I was modifying and upgrading to Windows 7.. So far, this card does as advertised.
I bought this antenna thinking I can use it to view the NFL football games on Sunday's while in my office complex during the weekends. As long as you are near a window, the reception is great. This antenna works fine, picking-up 16 local channels including some HD one's. Unfortunately, my desk is not near a window and I cannot pick up a single channel.Overall, the device is OK for the money. It was relatively inexpensive. But it does not do the job I intended it to do, therefore, the so-so review. I think the manufacturer should state the fact that these devices do not work well inside office buildings. That way there is no confusion by the consumer when it come time for purchasing. My next attempt would be to buy a amplified one, but I'm not sure they would work well enough, either.
This is a great way to keep a wall-mounted TV screen as close to the wall as possible. The only problem I encountered is it sits in between two studs in the wall and the center of the mount (VM 400) is offset from the center of the box by over 4 inches. There is absolutely no adjustment from left to right to center the TV on a wall without relocating studs. So buyer beware if left to right positioning is critical.
This little camera is pretty good depending on how you want to use it. If your a teenager who just wants to goof off (like me) then it's great for the price. I use it for things like skating videos and short movies where the quality level does not need to be excellent and the transportability of this small camera is great. However, if you are more serious about your work then this is not for you. For a few hundred more dollars you could get a palm sized minidv camcorder that is much higher quality from any company like sony, panasonic or jvc that also take still shots. Also note that this camera's 32 mb onboard memory can barely fit any video time. I would suggest a 512 sd card that you could get from companies like viking for about 35 dollars.Here are some of the marketing ploys for this camera:Digital Camcorder: decent, i already told you about it, okay if footage doesnt need super high qualityDigital Still Camera: not so good, it is a 4.1 megapixel camera but there is a very slow shutter speed. I have gotten very clear pictures off of this camera but usually when the camera is resting on a sturdy surface. If you are holding it in your hand as you take the picture it is nearly impossible to get it still enough for the picture to not be slightly blurred. This was an irritation to me.Digital Voice Recorder: decent, dont expect to record sounds from a distance or for the quality to be any better than the camera functions.Video Camera: ... uh, i still havent figured out what mustek's difference between a digital camcorder and a video camera is.PC cam: works, decent, ive never really seen a crystal clear webcam before, so this one is not really better or worse than the ones ive seen.Mass Media Card Reader: works. if you wanted you could use this camera simply to plug into a usb drive (with the included wire) and move files on and off of your SD card.Mp3 player: it works, but not that well. To use it you must create a specific file on your sd card or onboard memory and place all of your mp3s on it. This is easy but since the camera has a single small speaker, you can only listen to fairly quite mono sound.4x seamless digital zoom when recording: it's a lie, if you try to zoom while your recording it will get jumpy and jolt around. You can zoom it up to for times before you film but at the expense of quality.Built in flash: not great, this was one of the reasons i bought this over the dv4000, but im dissapointed. From a distance, the flash simply doesnt work, from up close it tends to white out the image (the flash is to bright) and after a couple of drops, your cameras timer might get thrown off by a second or so (happened to mine) where it will be out of sync with the flash. This means that it will flash and then take the picture a second after wich is meaningless. Also, this is not a light. I was hoping that i would be able to use it as a light for short nighttime video clips but no such luck.1.5 Inch LCD display: it is what it is, but just to let you know, 1.5 inches is really really small. Although it doesnt seem like it, the 1 inch difference between this and most miniDV camcorder's 2.5 inch screen is huge. People (such as my parents) who dont have great eyesight will get irritated with this very quickly.Comparison DV4500 to DV4000(my good friend has a 4000, i have a 4500, im not just making this stuff up.)If this camera sounds good to you and you want to buy it, i would strongly suggest getting the DV4000 instead. Here's why:Size: the 4000 is a bit smaller. the 4500 is pretty small, but you can tell the difference when your carrying it in your front pocket.Batteries: The 4500 eats through AA batteries very quickly. The 4000 comes with a rechargeable, removable, internal battery that works well. If you like the idea of AA because you can always carry extras around in case it dies (like me), you can get extra internal battery for the 4000 off of amazon for about 15 dollars (which i didnt know till after)Casing: the 4500 casing is made of PLASTIC, the 4000 is METAL. this is the biggest reason why the 4000 is better. It is simply a lot more solid. While its not like the 4500 will just fall apart in your hand, the 4000 can take much more punishment without being affected.Flash: the flash (one reason why i got the 4500) is nearly worthless.Lens cap: this isnt really a big deal, but the 4000 came with a small rubber cap to cover the lens and the 4500 did not. Nothing has happened to my camera without a lens cap but i still wanted one.Other than these the two cameras are pretty much the same which is why i believe the DV4000 is a better buy (and its usually about 10 dollars cheaper).
The overall product is fine, however when the package was opened the batteries that came with it were all rusted. I'm guessing this was due to the product sitting around for quite some time.
I purchased this drive for a Dell Inspiron 8200 notebook PC after buying and installing a larger drive that was not fully compatible. (Be sure and check the technical specs for your PC when upgrading hardware.) In any case, installation of the drive was simple and fast. And I ran Steve Gibson's SpinRite disk drive utility to check for errors (none found), burn-in, and condition the drive. Performance is excellent and you have to love Seagate's 5-yr. warranty. All in all, an excellent drive at a reasonable price.
This is a very nice lens for the price. I have taken about two dozen images with it and they were sharp and the colors were well saturated. I received it in shorter time than I thought I would. I am very satisfied with this purchase. I use it both on my Canon XT Rebel and my EOS Elan. It worked flawlessly on both.
I picked this card up knowing that a lot of people have had trouble with them. My system is an older 1.75 gHz AMD Sempron, and I had an ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 8500 as the video card. Well, the installation went smoothly, but I installed the drivers from the ATI website since they were newer than what was on the CD. After installation, I scanned the channels and could only watch analog cable and standard-definition digital channels. Just to ensure that it was working, I set it to one of the high definition digital channels (but could only see black and hear audio) and I captured that video to the hard drive. I played it back and it was very jerky, but it worked!That meant that my older Radeon was the problem, so I upgraded my video card. I researched until I found a card with as many high definition acceleration features as possible, and bought it. Since I have a slower processor, I knew that I had to make the graphics card do as much work as possible. With the Geforce 7800 GS installed, this tuner works beautifully!! HD over the air looks fantastic. It captures without any trouble, and I can play back full resolution high definition content perfectly.If you have trouble with it, get the latest driver's from ATI and make sure that your main graphics card is up to par. You need either NVidia PureVideo or ATI Avivo technology.
this is one great toy. special effects,lights,sounds,3-deverything.u could make an award winning movie with this.special effects include,explosions,backgrounds,fire,water,flying effects,extras,costumes,and more! a ggggggggrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttttoy1
I bought these YEARS ago and they are still working great! I use them for an mp3 player and mostly for a portable dvd player and they are perfect. They have even been dropped a few times (by accident of course) and I was so worried that they would be done for, but they survived! I fully recommend these speakers.
I have used many USB to serial adapters for working on various control systems and data interfaces and this is the only one that I will use now. I have yet to find an application it does not work with, never had any problems.
This 30gb zune rocks! Got it for my kids (ordered 2, but ended up with black ones) for christmas. They love them!! Say they're MUCH better than their old ipods, because of all the features and ease of use. Great product! Also the memory...good price for the product.
Another **Yes** here from me, I use this alot too record songs from **SingSnap** I am very Satified with this purchase. Thank You
When you have a DL4, the idea of having a delay pedal that does one kind of effect seems just silly. If you want to use delay, you want this pedal. It has the standard digital and (modeled) analog delays, but also has unique delays like reverse, ping-pong, delayed swell, rotary horn, etc, plus the loop sampler, which is its most famous feature. Now let me say this . . . if you are after a loop station first and foremost, don't get this--look into one of Boss's stations; but the fact that a loop sampler is included among a long list of other great functions is a great selling point. I play through an multi-effects unit that includes most of the delay options in this pedal, but I use this primarily since its usability is so great.
THIS IS A GOOD PRODUCT,IT WORKS WELL WITH MY CORDLESS PHONE AT HOME,THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THE WIRE BREAKS AT THE PLUG IN SECTION ,IF THEY COULD GIVE IT A LITTLE MORE SUPPORT AT EACH END IT WOULD BE A PERFECT EARPHONE
I was very happy with the T3 when I bought it. Great screen and resolution, fast processor, bluetooth. But then about 3 months after I got the T3, it started making a high-pitched noise all the time it was turned on. If you work in an office, it's very noticible. On the street or in your car, not so much so. Finally, as I work inside all day, I got fed up with the noise. Since I'm still well within the warranty period, I contacted PalmOne support. Their response is below.&quot;Tom, I understand that the handheld makes excessive bussing noise from the screen when it is turned on.I would like to explain this phenomenon for you.Some palmOne handheld devices may emit a high-pitched buzz, especially when plugged into an electrical outlet. The noise does not damage the handheld, and does not mean the handheld is malfunctioning. All electronic components vibrate to some degree when carrying an electric current. That vibration creates sound waves. The TFT displays used by some palmOne handheld devices can amplify those sound waves, resulting in the high pitched buzz you hear.In most environments the buzz will be drowned out by ambient noise. In particularly quiet environments, or if you bring the handheld to your ear, you may be able to hear it. Because this is normal and expected behavior, palmOne does not provide repairs for products exhibiting the buzz.&quot; &lt;end of response&gt;Note the part that says, &quot;...palmOne does not provide repairs for products exhibiting the buzz.&quot; Anyone with the T3 on their desk in an office setting with normal hearing can hear the shrill all day long.Just do adequate research before purchasing. This issue and others (including the lack of Palm support) have been documented by many users on numerous Palm message boards.Good Luck.
The button to open the screen sticks in the frame, and don't let the monitor get down easily, I have to make some effort to set it. But the image is great and the lights are really nice
I purchased this printer to replace an old 1210 that I had a lot of ink cartridges for. Documents come out looking good.
Works as advertised. Shipment took several days from Florida to California. It was shipped regular ground via USPS. The kit arrived in safely and was easy to install.I needed to beef-up the signal from one bedroom to another (about 30ft thru two lathe and plaster walls) for my teenage son who plays on-line interactive video games.
This is a real time saver for me. Size is a little big but performance is excellent. Would recommend with no hesitation.
Buying things on the internet can be a little tricky. This was a great purchase. I bought it for my son for a gift, now I think I will get one for myself. Great sound, great features, great look.
I enjoyed The Secret History and The Little Friend, but they share the same weaknesses. The story-telling is rich with emotional detail, but it takes a large part of the book, which is an exceedingly long book, to get to any real action. And the ends of both books are a bit of a let-down. It seems the author didn't quite know where to go, so she just stopped.Two breaking points for me. 1) The death toll of abused animals-can anyone write a "serious" novel without a pile of road kill anymore? 2)Editing-there is a reason that good editors exist. They make art better for curbing the author's often irresistable need to fill up pages with words. Telling a well-written tale includes a healthy sense of self-restraint. An author that can edit themself is truly a gift to readers everywhere.
I don't understand some of the other reviews I have read. Everything about this item is perfect. There isn't a single thing I would change about it. I thought it seemed a little pricey too until I got it. It is immediately obvious how well this item is constructed both in structural integrity and electronically. I don't see why any professional would buy anything else if they had a Canon camera and needed an off camera flash cord. With my flash bracket, it is the PERFECT length when it is extended and when it is "at rest." It is very durable and strong. I can't for the life of me understand how this item could break, unless I used it improperly or used it daily for decades until it wore out. It is solid and professional. Do not settle for less and not believe the negative or qualified reviews.
Bought one of these a while back and it was ok. Print quality was ok, scanning and copying was a great feature. But with each software upgrade the printer installed it became more and more of a dog. The network overhead for the printer grew and eventually overwhelmed the computers on my network, forcing me to disable some functions and remove the access for some of the computers. Recently the printer seems to be counting pages and estimating ink left in the cartridges. Once a cartridge has been in the computer it cannot be used again. Not too bad except that the cartridges are still half full when the printer says they are empty. I recently junked the printer, the network overhead and problems were bad enough but I can no longer afford the ink when it only uses half of it. All of the problem far outweighed the few good features, not to mention the horrible tech support. I'll never deal with HP on printers again.
Although the information said it was for my lap top, the battery did not fit and has to be returned.
Don't be disappointed once you get the headphones, because thats how i felt, but now I feel that it's worth more than I bought it for!The trick is play with your EQ to get the best results and quality of the headphones, if you go with the the automatic "R&b;", "rock" or "hip-hop" EQs, the music will be good but not great, but PLAY WITH YOUR EQ, you will feel lucky!Distortion-free deep base, great style and comfortable and great sound! Also pretty descent noise cancellation, even though the box doesn't mentions it!What else do you want?! Cant believe that these headphones are not famous!Highly recommended!
As soon as I plugged it in my computer accepted it. No problems using it to load microsoft onto my netbook or watching a dvd.
I purchased the Terk LF-30S Leapfrog Wireless A/V System to "rebroadcast" audio/video from my satellite receiver and DVD player in the living room throughout the house. I picked up two additional receivers - and now I can watch (and control) satellite TV from the kitchen, living room, bedroom and even the hot tub!
Very well engineered product that uses very little power to do everything it claims. All radio reception and tone quality is outstanding. At minimum power and volume, speech is crystal clear. The light is bright and directional for night hiking or reading. The antenna is tough and out of the way. The handle is beefy and well balanced. The switches are large and simple. The digital display has big bold numbers and only lights up when changing stations. This again saves the battery. The hand crank generator is effective at building a charge in the batteries. I bought two extra radios to communicate with this base station. Transmit and receive was loud and clear on the channels I tested. I have no experience with 2 way radios so I can't compare with other brands but everything worked as described. The USB charging is very useful for cell phones or mp3 players. This sealed the deal for me on this product.
We had Garmin Etrex Legends issued to us prior to departing for Operation Iraqi Freedom and these were life savers. Literally. These worked just as well as the expensive and clunky army PLGRs and they were more intuitive. Using the mapsource software we were able to load up operational graphics onto our Garmins which we used throughout combat. I loved it so much I shelled out the money to buy my own.The only downside is this thing devours batteries and the display can be tough to read from a distance, but I think its small size more than makes up for it.
You get what you pay for. These flimsy protectors come apart easily. They are hard to put on and leave the screen hazy.Run away from here real fast.
I have used a lot of these Vantec Stealth fans and have had great luck with them. They have given me long life and are are very quiet. It is nice to know that powerful gaming rigs don't have to scream like jet engines. Liquid CPU cooling and Vantec fans mean my rig is nice to be around.
There's really no need for me to write any more than what has already been said in other positive reviews for these headphones, every good thing you'll read about them is 100% true. Great sound quality, light-weight, comfortable, other headphones tend to get hot on your ears after several hours of use but I haven't noticed that with these.The only down side to them is that they leak quite a bit of noise on higher volumes which is good for when you want your friends to hear what your listening to but bad when you're in a library and wanna jam out.
Previously I've been using an old westell modem/router sent to me by our ISP. The Westell would drop connection very frequently and it was driving me mad, so I decided to invest a little research into a new router. I found this Linksys router had a popular positive rating and great reviews so I purchased it.I am very happy with the router but was not aware prior to purchase that it is only a router, it is not a dsl modem/router in one, so I had to find a router less modem as well (luckily I had one laying around)It supports many security features for wireless:WPA PersonalWPA EnterpriseWPA2 PersonalWPA2 EnterpriseRADIUSWEPand one thing I enjoyed was the firewall.The firewall is very simple, it is either on or off and you set the ports you would like allowed through the port forwarding settings. (my old westell firewall had to be programmed with specific rules) so I really enjoy not having to deal with that anymore.There is also a built in feature to use keyword settings to block websites from passing through the router if you don't want any specific computer or all computers on your network to visit certain sites.And of course as many have already stated, this router is compatible with third party firmware so you can flash it with hacked firmware upgrading the quality of the router. Although tempted, I have not tried this yet as I do not wish to brick it.I am one who believes that technology is far over priced, from digital cameras, routers, computers. Look anywhere and the prices are ridiculous and unreasonable (and amazingly people feed that inflation by paying for it) but I found this particular investment to be worth it! It saves me many headaches and has not given me any troubles so far.I give this product 5/5 for quality, features, versatility and ease of use.Now let's just hope it doesn't betray me after this review ;)
They say that a picture is worth one thousand words, but not in this case! I did look mostly at the photo expecting a Gold Plated Protected Layer on the cable, because the gold layer stops corrosion on the outside of the cable housing if exposed to everyday elements in and around the house or while traveling with it. Unfortunately it does not state that it is Gold Plated on the description of the cable so I think it&#8217;s misrepresented by showing the Gold Plated photo, because I can get this same cable a lot cheaper if I was not mostly looking at the photo. I think the company should change the photo to show you what you are actually purchasing! If I was suppose to get the Gold Plated one then I was really ripped off!
The seller was reliable and the item arrived as indicated. It was a positive experience. The item is great! Thank you
Godd product; was really for autombile installation, but worked fine in my home audio system,
I like the way this looked and seemed to be just what I needed but it now is apparent that no one can hear me clearly. I thought it was just my cell phone connection, but even with five bars, no one can hear me. I was using the headset when I was speaking to Amazon, and they asked me if I had them on speaker, I responded , no. but I was using my headset, so they asked me to disconnect it because they couldnt hear me. So my intent here is to save someone the trouble which I am experiencing because this devise is just not going to solve your hands free issues, it will only compound themEdit of my ORIGINAL review,I just purchased a new cell phone, and just by chance I came across my panasonic headset that I purchased on Amazon. I never could get anyone to understand me when I used it, and I gave it a terrible rating. Well I hate being wrong, but I want to man up and state that when I plugged it into my new phone, everyone seems to hear me well and I hear them well also. So it obviously was some fault in my old cell phone. So I reverse my former rating to allow everyone to know this product works great for me .
Very competent sound for the size and low power output (35wpc on paper but probably closer to 20-25w in reality). Each speaker weighs in at about 10 lbs which would normally be a very respectable weight until you figure in that they have built=in amps. The independent bass and treble controls are a great feature.I'd compare listening to these to be like listening to a high quality boombox, except that with the ability to place the speakers a lot farther apart you'll enjoy better stereo separation and also less distortion at high volumes.However for two hundred fifty dollars you could also pick up a cheap Sherwood receiver and a cheap pair of small speakers like the Polk R15 which would still sound better, just look at the jr dot com website.The main plus of these Advents though is that they are compact and portable (AC/DC operation)...otherwise for home PC listening I'd still recommend the Logitech Z-2300 2.1 system with subwoofer for just above a hundred bucks.
I would recommend to anyone who would like to order this or another external hard drive to invest at the same time into an Uninterruptible Power Supply, because the following happened to me:At some time during the over 12 hours needed to reformat the drive for use with Windows, my house probably had a power failure - when I checked on the computer, both it and the drive were off. After restarting the computer and the UltraMax, two red LEDs on the drive were lit, indicating failure of both hard disks.According to Iomega's customer service rep "Chris", it is possible for the drive to be destroyed by a power outage. Word for word, grammatical errors and all: "The drive has failed but this is due to a power outage you can attempt to return the device to the store for replacement, or you may have to file with your insurance due to our warranty does not cover power outage."In the UltraMax instructions (or in the descriptions on the Amazon.com and iomega.com websites), it said nowhere that the UltraMax requires a mission-critical power supply, and none of my computers ever had a hard disk error after suddenly losing power (due to repairs, blown fuse, accidentally pulled plug, or whatever).I am just happy that this happened right away, before I had any data saved on the drive, and hope that Amazon.com will take the drive back - if not, I'll have a beautiful, if oversized, paperweight.
I am satisfied with this purchase. The item is brand new and works very well. Shipping is aslo very fast.
It is a cable, It is working just like it should. Awesome discount on it. I would by another one if I needed it.
I purchased the Expanium with the hopes that it would perform as well as my friend said it did. Unfortunately, that was not the case. My first problems were with getting it to play MP3s on a CR-RW. It kept reading the disc as &quot;data&quot;, even after I contacted Philips to ensure I was completely the transfer of MP3s correctly. After several attempts, on both CD-R and CD-RW, I gave up and decided I would try an audio cd. Even with the ESP on, it skipped frequently, just walking with it, which my Sony CD player never does. I found the fastforward button did not work well at all. The volume was also very low, even at it's highest setting. Finally I just returned it, displeased with Philips customer service attempts.
One important point I did not get from the ad. description of the unit was the switching over from line power to battery back up power when the line power goes down. Turns out the switching is automatic and fast enough to sustain internet camera, modem and router operation. No software and external command is required for this task. The run time, of course, depends on what the loading is. It would be nice to provide a time vs. load plot in the instruction manual.
The pad is small compared to other heating pads I have had and it does not get hot. The highest setting gets warm at best.
Spent 4 days trying to install Sirius radio on 07 Honda Fit: pulling radio console, using a (so called) Professional Install Kit, etc. to give it a clean look. When all that was going nowhere, I found this. Got it overnight for the same price Radio Shack wanted for "ship to store" (several days to deliver). Installed the radio the next day with wiring hidden (except for those cable tied to the gooseneck). The gooseneck is very stiff so it stays in place once positioned. The radio is perfectly positioned so I don't have to stretch to reach for it (like you would if it was "dash mounted"). The Honda Fit cockpit is very compact, so this was the perfect solution for me.
Nice little unit with all the capabilities I required but never could get it to sync properly with Windows XP Professional and Outlook 2007. Palm's phone support was pitiful and despite applying every download available on Palm's support pages, the unit would never sync. So, I returned it. The issue probably starts with Microsoft who wants to sell their own mobile OS, but Palm needs to overcome that hurdle. Consumers don't have the time, patience or desire to fight the compatibility curve.
This product works as advertised. Pix is clear. Audio is good and easily controled on screen. I like the 1 button push to activate feature on the cam itself. It has a whole bunch of effects that u can add to liven up any video conference with pals around the world
These are very bright, meaning there's a lot of high end compared to the midrange or bass. Not a lot of detail in the high end either. I am an audiophile.Bought these for my teen-age son. They lasted only a few months.
I love that I can wrap the chords around the end. Nice and organized. Seems to do the job - very sturdy.
This MP3 player is so easy to use because the menu is clearer than other tiny MP3 players. I have another small MP3 player but the menu is so difficult to work with. This player has solved all those problems in a tiny space by making the viewing window much larger. You can just use Windows Media Player or the software that comes with this Sansa. The sound (both fm radio and mp3) is good. For anyone who likes a very small MP3 player this is perfect.
great to play on the go but not fully compatible w/outlook No mail comp. & not imac support,can't make task on the go & very hard to make play list on the go.great screen awesome to play music (as long as you dont want to make the play list on the go.)
I needed a y cable adapter to do one of my famous workarounds on a project and couldn't find the cable a Radio Shack. This bad boy arrived in a timely fashion and did what I needed it to do.
I have used other scanners, mostly at work, with not a lot of success. They would get the job done, but have been cumbersome to operate the software. The HPs do okay, but the software seems to take a lot of steps in reviewing the image, approving, ets. This Canon scanner has never given any trouble either with the unit itself or the software. Canon has a very good webpage if you need any help or want to check for driver updates. I bougnt the scanner primarly for old photos and slides to go in our family tree program. It does an excellent job of bringing the photos into the program, although I use Adobe Photoshop to spruce up the pictures rather than the program that came with the scanner. The program is okay, just like all the others that come with digital cameras and similar digital image devices. You can do more with a dedicated photo management program, even an elementary version of the larger programs available. There are probably better, and more expensive, scanners out there but this one does a really nice job for the price and with no hassles.
I read the other negative reviews and when I fired up my riding lawn mower, put the headphones on, and clicked the noise reduction on, nothing happened. Then I tried another ear piece that came with it, and once I got a good seal, it made a significant difference with the noise canceling turned on. I could tell a big difference with noise canceling on or off. While mowing with my riding lawn more, and having the noise canceling on, I could hear the music very well, as long as I also turned the volume up on my mp3 player nearly to the max level. The trick to making the noise-canceling feature work is to have a good seal with the ear buds.
I have been a user of the cheap Tiffen filters. When I bought my first over $500 lens, decided to try something better. B+W was an obvious choice from reviews and how correct they are. When I opened the box and took the filter in my hands, for a moment I thought that the filter just had the ring and didn't have the glass. The glass was that clear.I must say that being single coated, I do get the occasional glare. Should try out the multi coated one for my next lens.In short, if you are buying a good lens, don't spoil it with a bad filter on the front.
The leads make a poor connection, no signal. I will be paying a little extra for a cable that will work.
I received this subwoofer a year ago now as a Christmas gift from my parents. Since then, I've been using it near every day. Here are my thoughts:The cabinet is a well built, a simple ported down-firing box made out of veneered '' MDF. It's survived the general jostling and hits from being moved multiple times. Most recently, it moved from home to my college dorm four hours away, if that's any testament to its resilience. From a durability standpoint, it's held up quite well for me over the past year. There is no noticeable wear-and-tear from the sub itself bouncing around during its daily use. The only complaint to the box's design I have is with the cabinet spikes. The cabinet spikes are blunt and too large. This is most likely because of their plastic construction, and the restrictions of such a material. The culmination of these factors causes the sub to not sit too well on the surface it's placed on. The bluntness contributes to not being able to really `grab' the material, and due to how large they are, they don't really put much pressure on a small point as they should. Other than that semi-minor complaint, it's very well designed.But the important question is how it sounds. This is the first sub I've owned, although I've heard a number of others. From my experience, I've been considerably pleased with it. It gives a nice, deep, clean low sound. It's not earth-shattering movie-theater-level bass in any of the locations I've had it in, both small to mid-sized rooms. But that is not to say it lacks bass, of which it has plenty. Even as I listen to Death Grip's album `Exmilitary' while writing this review, the drums and low-register synth can easily be felt and heard. Although, I do constantly find myself pushing the volume knob all the way up, and the cutoff frequency set as high as possible. It's nothing to directly complain about, just something I've noticed. I've only run the sub from the sub out from my receiver from the sub out via RCA; so I do not know how the sound compares if it is run from the input using two rear channels.In short, it's more than capable for someone looking for a nice way to boost their home-audio setup for a relatively low cost. At the same time, don't expect it to be the powerhouse of your new home theater.Per usual, amazon was an absolute pleasure. Package came quickly, no damage to be seen.For reference, my setup:Source: 3.5mm onboard VIA VT1708S->Receiver: Pioneer VSX-518->Speakers: 2-way Custom-built sealed bookshelf speakers with 10" Dayton Audio DC250-8 woofers and 1" Goldwood GT-525 soft-dome tweeters.Sub: BIC V1020 via RCAConfigured in 2.1
I had a very high failure rate with these disks (mainly they would not format after recording, some had dropouts). I switched to TDK and have not had a single failure since; so, the problem is not my recorder, it's these disks. In my opinion, these disks are trash.I noted that they carried no brand name (where one usually sees it at the hub).Added Oct 31 2010: I used the word "format" above. I meant to say "finalize."
This is cool and all, but I was a little upset when I found out I could buy it at the dollar store for about half the price.
we bought this scanner about two months ago and have used it quite a bit. it's very easy to use, and we're very happy with the results we've had.
This is the BEST ACCESSORY I HAVE EVERY BOUGHT for any electronic device. It worked perfectly, and with the already small size of the camera, it was still pretty small and able to go in a swimsuit pocket. EVEN MY WIFE LOVED IT. We went snorkeling, swimming, water slides and it took great pictures and video. WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!!
It's a nice little protective case. Not much to say about it. Typical Case Logic high quality, semi hard shell case. Fits the "My Passport" USB hard drive and cable, zips closed easily and securely and holds everything in place as it should.But they asked for a review...Yes, I'd buy another if I needed it.
I bought this Cable on June 15th 2010 to connect my Laptop and my LCD. But for some reason this is not working. No video and no audio. Then, I got a different cable from my friend and tested with that, it is working fine.That means there is some problem in the cable that I bought.So, I suggest you should not buy this.I am trying to touch base with the seller about this issue.Thanks,SharpSri
First of all, most people buying an mp3 player care about aesthetics and size. This isn't the most beautiful machine in the world -- but the metal casing on the front and back feels sturdy and looks good. None of the buttons look or feel cheap, except for the button on the bottom which opens the battery compartment; it is made of cheap gray plastic. All in all, it's a good looking player with a fairly minimalist aesthetic design, but it does seem short and fat compared to some other players. With the case, however, it will be a tight squeeze.The case is made of (probably fake) leather, and is well built. It has a nice and soft inside which rubs against the front of the player, protecting against scratches. The buttoned latch which shuts case is study, and I don't expect it to open accidentally. The belt buckle on the back is fairly strong, but it wobbles from side to side. Still, I wouldn't expect it to break off suddenly. Unfortunately, the case has an open window which provides very little protection for the screen -- I scratched my screen within a few days of receiving mine. The case feels like it would provide some protection, but it is not hard and isn't likely to save the Zen if it is dropped from any substantial heights.The button placement makes sense, but it isn't particularly easy to hold and control the player with a single hand. With the player facing away from you (as if it were on a belt, which is where mine usually is), the volume buttons are on the right, with the power and back buttons as well. The menu, play / pause, forward and reverse buttons are all on the left, which makes the player obviously geared towards right-handed users. The scroll wheel is also on the left, and it is very easy to use. It always responds, but can be hard to press if it is not centered in its slot.Functionally, the player is fantastic. Most EAX features will go unused, but I always have my custom setting on. Most of the Advanced and Environmental settings are useless, but fun to play around with. The Time-Scale setting is very cool, even though I have little use for it -- I would imagine more musical people using it to their advantage. Smart Volume and Spatialization are also unused. Of course, having features I don't use isn't a problem, so I can't complain.The menus are fairly intuitive, and the placement is simple and easily understood, if still difficult to memorize -- this player is hard to control without looking. The in-player clock can be set as a screen saver, but is otherwise not used. There is also an alternate skin for the menu, if you prefer icons. The ability to create custom playlists on the go is fantastic -- I'm not sure I would want a player without this feature. Tracks are easily sorted, and the search can bring you to a letter far more easily than it can bring you to a specific track. The find functions, while useful, are cumbersome. The play any track and all track features cause some lag when first loading, but are neat and useful. The menu can be set in 15 languages, which is fantastic (but again, totally useless for me personally). There are also 6 different profiles, which are very useful. I use them to easily switch between power saving settings, depending on whether or not I am home.The sound quality is fantastic, and extremely tweakable. The in box headphones are worthless for most ears; I bought a pair of Closed Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia Headphones, which sound excellent.The storage capacity is cavernous, which is fantastic considering the player can also be used as an external hard drive. I store important files on mine, but I do not generally keep it connected to my computer; USB 1.0 is too slow, however, I'm sure that if I had USB 2.0 capabilities on my computer to match the player's, it would see more use as an external hard drive.Transferring files can be done through a click and drag interface in Windows Explorer, or you can use the Mediasource software. Mediasource is excellent software. It was confusing at first, but if you read up on it, it will make sense and be easily understood.The battery doesn't hold a 14 hour charge as advertised. I may have made a mistake charging mine at first, but with the EAX always on and the volume at maximum (oh yes, this thing is loud), I usually get about 6 or 7 hours out of it. It also takes about 3 hours to charge. Still, the battery is removable (which will save you a lot of money in the long run), and an extra battery can easily extend the player's life during long trips.I've only had my player for three months, and the warranty just ran out, so I can't say for sure how long it will last. Still, I have had absolutely no errors so far, so I really can't complain about this player at all . . .. . . Especially considering the price. Considering all of the features, the quality, and the capacity, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better deal.
Delivers what is promissed. I am not a professional, but have som experience... Not your tech fanatic, but focused on results and for that this is a good product.
I use a Mac, thanks to the universal little hole, these locks work in any type of computer, PC or Mac, there's no programming involved (thankfully).I'm a law student, so I end up stydying and working in the library for most of my day...sometimes you just have to go to the bathroom.I find that this little gadget gives me great peace of mind. Its smaller than it seems in the picture above; it fits in the palm of my hand and I never even notice it when I'm carrying around by backpack.Since the cord is retractable, it obviously never gets caught on the other stuff in my pack, unlike other laptop locks that are essentially just a spool of wire.This lock works, it portable, and its likely to ensure that your laptop remains where you leave it.Just remember that scene in the Simpsons where Lisa tells Homer that her rock keeps away tigers. It might, but then again there may be no tigers around just because tigers don't live in Springfield.So, maybe this lock keeps my computer safe, then again, maybe no one is out to steal it to begin with.
I'm downsizing my commute bag and part of this strategy involves leaving my laptop at home in favor of my iPad. This is fine for the hour or so each way on the DC metro. But when I get to work I still need lots of files from my laptop. And because I work at home sometimes, just storing them at work is not a workable strategy.I have adopted a two-part solution. The first part is this flash drive. The 128 GB is enough space and more to carry all of my work and personal documents. The second part of the solution is mirroring software that lets me create a copy of my laptop's directory structure on the flash drive. I run the software once before I leave for work and once again when I return. I can my work computer to access files on the flash drive. The mirroring software keeps track of file modifications, deletions, and even fairly extensive modifications of the directory structure.The flash drive has not been a problem for me. Both personal and work computers are laptops running Windows 7. I have had several USB hard drives attached to my laptop while using the flash drive without any problems. Access speed and reliability are acceptable. I have not encountered the "write protected" error reported by some other reviewers.The only minor problem is my perpetual fear that I will lose the little rubber cap that covers the USB connector. I take it off and set it on my keyboard so I can keep track of it. But sooner or later the gremlins are going to get it. I'm sure of it. I'm not crazy enough to test whether the rubber covering really makes it waterproof. But it does stay on snugly, so it won't get lost once its back on the drive.I would buy another one.
I absolutely love this Cd player! When I first bought it I was looking for the pause button but then I later found out if you turn it off it'll go back to the same spot you left it at. You can save battery life with that feature. It plays all my burnt cds. I do everything with this Cd player like rollerblading, running, everything and it never skips. Great price for a great product. You won't be disappointed.
OMG!!! This is absolutely worthless!!! The only thing I know was that I heard an EXPLOSION and when I checked, both the charger and the battery had exploded!!!
I bought this TV 2 months ago and Im still stunned with the amazing picture. A few people told me the pictures not broadcasted in HD will be fizzy using an HDMI plug but it doesn't bother me. From my point of view, I dont even see any fuzzy picture. The HD channels are amazing-great picture, stunning colors, and NO BANDING. The viewing angles are amazing. I could be sitting at a 90 degree angle, or 180 and the picture is still great.
This product is outdated junk. It is effective for machines that are XP and older, but not any of today's machines. Will not work with SATA drives (more than likely the computer you are viewing this with contains a SATA drive...). When you go to boot the disk up you will get an error message stating "hard disk drive not found". It is there and functioning properly it is just that this old school software is not compatible with SATA drives. If you call customer support as I did on 12/28/2010, they can not help you and openly state that this software was written years ago for machines that are now dinosaurs and that "Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't". That said, this software is out-of-date garbage. Take a pass unless you have an very old machine.
No matter what awards it has won, I loath the interface on this thing. It is so darn hard to use the up/down touch sensitive thing it drives me crazy, and just try to give it to someone to use without any instructions. No one knows what to do, and even if you tell them, just watch them for a minute - they'll always put it down in frustration. I also have some gripes about the menu system and controls in general - you can spend 5 minutes building a playlist, but just be very careful as you go. If you accidentally hit the play button instead of menu/scroll/add to selected, then BINGO, you've just wiped out the whole playlist, and it simply plays what you were trying to add to the list.Another annoying example: You can set bookmarks all you want, but it doesn't remember any of the things in your playlist at the time, so, for example, you build a temporary playlist with 20 songs, you get to #10 and say save as bookmark. Next time you go to the bookmark, it will play song #10, and that's it. You have no way of knowing what else was in that list. The same goes for audiobooks, which is really annoying.So now that I've complained, what's good about it? Well, it does work, and has tons of features, including an FM radio and voice recorder. Also, it works flawlessly with my Urge subscription music service, including showing all the album art, it shows beautiful video, and the sound quality is excellent with my Shure headphones. Also, the battery life is excellent.So overall, it's a great player marred by an absolutely terrible control system.My 2 1/2 cents.
the quickest and most simple way i have ever purchased ms points for Xbox2mins later was choppin up some fruit ninja :)
I am really happy with my Casio. Fits in my pocket and is quick to take pictures. No more akward "wait its not working" surprize flashes. Very easy to use camera!
I purchased this product to use with my laptop, for displaying presentations on a television w/o a projector. Unfortunately, I was not able to get it to work. There was an image, but it was shaky and not clear at all. Changing the image or screen resolution did nothing to solve the problem. Now I have a cord that I basically can't use. Disappointing.
Works extremely well. Very easy to install. Has eliminated needing to open the cover to install a sound card. The price is very economical.
This is the first time I bought a thermal compound since I usually just stick with the stock. A lot, and I mean a lot, of people reviewed this as a great product all over the internet so I got it. It's tiny and small, but you get what you pay for and it works.
The purchase from Amazon was clearly the lowest price anywhere on the web since the subwoofer qualified for free shipping! The unit was for the bedroom and has a fantastic sound to complement my Aperion speakers. For a 16x14 room this unit has enough "oomph" to make me feel the bass. Don't be reluctant to get a sub for a smaller room- this unit is perfect, and for the price you cannot go wrong!
Critical points for me in deciding which under cabinet radio to purchase were: station reception, sound quality, and manufacturer reputation. This radio rates "excellent" in all respects. The price, ease of installation, and appearance were all welcome bonuses. We live in a relatively remote rural area where "shopping" is difficult at best and any necessary product returns or service can be frustrating if not completely impossible. The reviews I read were very helpful and reliable. I am very pleased with my purchase! Thank you for the services Amazon provides!
I bought this item for my daughter and we decided not to purchase a nano, so I returned the product. Unfortunately, I did not receive a refund for the product. I contacted them approx. 3 times by e-mail, but had no response. Company not on the up and up.
I liked the way this product was packaged, easy instructions and so forth. The box lists tech support numbers and email, which I found comforting.I had read a review somewhere that liked the NERO software, which is included (the box doesn't actually say which software is included)I installed this on my NT 4.0 system.Hardware-wise installation was very simple - just a power cable and a flat ribbon cable to plug in.However, my system was very unstable after loading the "InCD" software (which is supposed to allow file-by-file writes) , it would crash within seconds of the desktop popping up. I am not sure of the exact cause.I emailed RetailPlus Techsupport, but they took over a week and three tries to get back to me.I suspect NT and onCD don't co-exist peacefully. The NERO webpage seemed a bit vague on this point. Our system administrator hates anything people do themselves, so he is not the most helpful guy, but he was able to recover my files from my hard-drive -- however he insisted on re-installing the operating system. Overall I've spent about 2 days to restore my system back the way I like it.Scary, not much fun, and mucho embarraso around the office.One of the reasons I wanted a CD-R was to backup my harddrive, which I haven't done in ages, so the whole crashing business was rather ironic.Subsequently, I installed the drive and Nero on a totally different, Windows ME system.Seems like the drive WAS recoginzied by Windows PlugAndPlay automatically, and it worked fine as a CD-ROM. Bit noisy, door action clunky, plastic a bit cheap looking. Actually a PINE drive inside.Results, unfortunately, were similar - machine would CRASH shortly after boot-up. Very frustrating. Part of the great thing about your computer being down is you have no CD-ROM, no email, no web access to get to all the tech support info out there.I did a system restore to roll back the ME system to the point before installing NERO - no luck, still crashing. I am EXTREMELY annoyed on this point. I tried numerous other recovery technques, to no avail. I was able to boot in "safe" mode, and worst case, could have backed my files onto floppies.However, by lucky accident, my 7-year old booted the system with a disk in the CD-ROM player -- and it booted up! Some kind of bug where the something must be in the drive. Apparently was an old Win95 bug. Not sure why affecting WinME.Then, by careful reading of NERO tech support info, I deleted 4 driver files, and was able to get the system to boot. At this point I still haven't managed to burn a CD. (I put my original CD back in as part of the troubleshooting). I'm an electrical engineer and reasonable technical, but this was fiddling with things I just don't want to be bothered with. Nero is saying "update your Bios, update your chipset driver, update your CD firmware, fiddle with Windows files, etc"Summary-crashed two different hardware systems (a Dell and an HP)-crashed two different operating systems (NT4 SP6 and WinME)-"system restore" did not roll back ME system properly-Nero website info helpful, but very technical-Backup, Backup, Backup before you startI realize now that tech support is essential, and I would look much more closely at "name brand" products in the future...
200 doesn't offer the clarity of 100, but it's far superior to 400, and it's extremely versatile. This film can be used in the widest variety of situations, and produces very nice results for enlargements. Camera &amp; skill, of course, play a LARGE part in the end result, but I highly recommend using Kodak's Gold 200 for &quot;everyday&quot; use. Yes, it costs a little more..., but as the old saying goes, which is so true with film:you pay peanuts - you get monkeys.
Excellent clear filter. No distortion, no flare, and is a quality filter(what one would expect from Nikon). Purchased this to protect my new Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII lens. Color, contrast, and sharpness are unaltered by this filter. I have a Hoya HD filter as well and found that the Nikon clear filter is just as good, if not better. Definitely a smart buy.
Misleading: This product WILL NOT play mp3 files while it displays pictures! Coby tech support says they have only four models that actually can do that. If you want something that plays mp3 files OR displays photos, this is the one for you.Hard to Use: The remote control has very tiny buttons that only seem to work about half the time. Even using the buttons on the back of the unit does not guarantee that a command will go through on the first button push. Also, there are buttons that are only located on the remote, so DO NOT lose your remote. Hardware issues aside, the software is not user friendly at all, and the users guide is vague at best.Overall: A very disappointing buy.CAVEAT EMPTOR
These are great speakers, they work wonderfully! Very clear sound and very loud!!
I was going to wait to make a video review on this, but decided either is better. I bought this camera around 3 years ago, because I wanted my first digital camera!I was impressed by the quality of the pictures. I still am. For a 4 mp camera, it takes the best macro pictures I have seen yet. I entered two photographs in a very competitive art show in my state, and won both first and second prize. And did I use my fancy 700$ camera? No I use this one, pictures are above in the images. 1st and 2nd! Can't beat that, I still keep it just because of that honor. My very first wins. I have a Canon XS 10.1 MP, and it still can't get as close as this little camera. but even the best come with some drawbacks.Cons: Shutter speed, like most consumer digital cameras is slow.Battery Life could be betterVideo function is great but no zoom in on videos, just standard frame.Digital Zoom makes everything very pixelated.Flash bleaches some subjects outPros: Takes superb Macro images, just cm from the subject.Great on Landscapes, Still Life.Has Video, Image, Audio, Functions and runs on DC power.Excellent Clarity, and Detail.So even though it may not be the most impressive, and flashy camera in the fleet, it definitely is worth looking. I am pretty sure I will keep it a long time, for the privilege of saying, it was my first digital camera.
I have purchased this wire in the past for my home audio and it was fine. I just received a new shipment and it is no longer copper wire! It is now copper clad aluminum. Just to make sure I checked the old wire and it was copper last time I purchased it.Amazon should clear all the old reviews as this is not the same product.
Works as promised..a little difficult to install perfectly the first time, but you can wash and retry.
Bought a WD5000AAJS and a WD5000AAKS at almost the same time. Within 3 weeks, the AAKS started to have bad sectors after disk scan, and since it was still under warranty, I had it replaced. Now its been 3 months since then, and another disk scan found more bad sectors on both the AAJS and AAKS. Never had such problems with my older boxes (maxter hdds in them).
I just used this CD player for the first time last night and I was absolutely appalled at how HORRIBLE the sound on this piece of crap was. If you hate music, or if you don't know what you are talking about, then this is the CDplayer for you. I played 3 different CDs on this thing and they all sounded terrible (1 was Foo Fighters, 1 was Fischerspooner, and one was a CD-R cd that I made). In almost every song on all of the CDs the vocals were completely unintelligible so that you could only hear the music (which was almost entirely trebble - and the &quot;Bass Boost&quot; feature on this thing is a joke, it barely did a thing). And as for the CD-R disc, I made sure to look for a player that could play these CDs, and yeah, uh, it'll play them - as in, you press play and it does something, but as far as the sound - it makes all the songs sound like they're being played through a tank of water (all gargled and quiet with little electronic screeches and beeps - and I had listened to this particular disc many other times in my stereo and car and it sounded fine until I put it in this crappy thing). So if you just want a CD player that looks good on a shelf, this is for you, but other than that, you might as well take $60 out of your wallet and throw it in the trash can (oh and don't forget shipping).
Can't curl my own hair for shit lol...but got this n it's been great ,recommends it to all heats up well and curls great
didn't work @ all. i got my delivery got there in good time but the cables didn't work with my laptop when i tried to connect it to my LCD
From reading various Palm reviews on Amazon, we know that Palm has had some reliability problems with its hardware. But I have seen none of those problems -- and I've owned a lot of Palm PDAs, plus some (non-Palm) Visors using the Palm OS, over the years. I've never had a hardware problem of any kind with a Palm or Visor.My personal list includes the PalmPilot Pro, Palm III, Handspring Visor, Handsping Visor Deluxe, Palm V, Palm M500, Palm TX and Palm Z22 -- all worked fine. These machines never broke or wore out. When I tried a new model I generally upgraded for something with different features or form factor.As for the Z22, it's small, inexpensive, light, colorful (with a nice, if low-res, color screen) and works quite well overall. Like most people who started with PalmPilots, I very much dislike the much inferior Graffiti II that Palm switched to for legal reasons, but otherwise, the Z22 is a very decent piece of machinery, especially at the price (which should be around $100 new, not several hundred$ as you sometimes see online).Personally, given its larger (b+w) screen, vibrating alarm, and Graffiti I, I most prefer my M500. If you want wi-fi networking and a big color screen, the TX is the way to go. But for something small, cheap, and (in my experience) robust, I can certainly recommend the Z22.
The product exceeded what I was expecting even though I read it thoroughly. Was in a new package and has worked as expected. Mounted perfectly, hooked up as expected and had sonar immediately on boat launch. Company shipped and delivered in the time promised. If possible will do business with them again. Thank you.
I`m always amazed at how well windows xp works with new hardware. I ran the setup utility on the CD and typed in the network name, plugged in the card and it connected. It doesn't get easier than that. I`m writing this review on my Jornada, this is great. If you have a Jornada you want one of these. I setup my wireless hub and my Jornada in less than 10 minutes.Great, great, great!
By buying this Product I have saved over $60.00 in batteries within one Month. It charges slow and thorough. I shoot between 30 to 75 pictures per day with my digital camera using different lenses for each photo. I am shooting trouble free without the worry that the batteries will go dead after fifty pictures. I highly recommend that you purchase this product. You cannot go wrong at the current selling price.
For the price, the camrea takes fairly good quality pictures. It is easy to learn to use. The video output port is wonderful. The pictures you take while traveling can be viewed on any TV that has an A/V input jack, making it nice to share the pictures with family and friends - when a computer is not available. The camera will take about 24 pictures in its normal mode. I recomend buying a 32MB smart media card - it is like having the equivalent of 4 rolls of film on its normal mode. I am running it on Win 98 and have had no problems.
My daughter got this for Christmas and within 30 minutes was video taping. She loves it.
Amazon shipped me a used one of these mice, it didn't work right so I shipped it back and the replacement they sent was also used. The second one worked ok but it was only a matter of minutes till my hand/wrist hurt because of the bad ergonomics. The batteries are in the back of the mouse near the "butt" of the mouse which makes the mouse feel imbalanced when you pick it up. As if that wasn't enough of a reason to avoid buying this mouse the pointer stops moving or jumps across the screen so frequently that I couldn't stand it and quickly returned the mouse for a refund. Consider yourself warned, don't buy it.
This is a great little camera. I was really suprised by the quality of picture it took. Easy to install and to use. Just what I needed without the big price tag.
What a disappointment! While it worked, it sometimes was difficult to get the disc holder to eject and now, after a year's time, it just up and died with no warning. It sat safely on a shelf next to my computer- was not moved around- and one day when it wouldn't turn on I picked it up to check the cord connections and could hear the sound of parts rolling around on the inside. Yikes! Wish I'd gone with a better brand from the start.
I guess everything is ok- mom never said that there was a problem with the print cartridge so I will say liked it
I too thought I had taken the CD out of the box, but must not have, even though I took everything out. I'm not even sure there was a CD with the drivers included in the package. I remember taking everything out but I don't remember a CD. So I go to the olympus website and there are no drivers available for download. Nor is there any windows support out of the box.I wrote to customer support, gave them my email on 2 occasions now and have yet to get a reply for over a month. I'm going to call soon. Lucky I only use it casually and there is plenty of storage on it. The sound quality is not that good and it doesn't pick up a good range in frequencies at all. If I had the chance I'd never have bought this one.
This is a great product that provides lots of options and flexibility. I thing anyone that uses it will be able to meet their needs. It works well and always has decent signal. Only under large objects or in parking garages does the signal seem to fade or be lost.
It was packaged amazingly! Unopened, etc. I tried them in my Verizon Wireless Droid Thunderbolt and the sound was BEAUTIFUL! The bass is seriously a skull shaker! hahaha! You can turn it off and on, and thankfully my cell has settings to make the sound even better, however, at times there is a loud squeak sound that happens when you hit the jack port and if you move alot while plugged in the phone....but I use it for watching NETFLIX on my phone when I can't watch it from a TV or anything. The color is very bold and I just love it----when I am not using them I actually put them on display as a decoration hahahaha...
Tis was exactly what I needed to use my Sony digital 8 player with a newer Mac. The same thing sells for $40 in local stores.
I have this gadget hooked to my satellite receiver. It is not able to change channels so I have to preset the channel I want it to record but for me, that is no problem. I have been using it to mostly record movies late at night either to the hard drive or DVD-R discs. Both are quite simply done. I also have been transferring home movies from VHS to disc and this has been very simple to do. It has menu creating and titling capabilities I haven't yet used but overall has been one of my better purchases.
great cable amazon is the only place to buy hdmi cables even the lowest qty one here on amazon will work great this is a vary nice cable
i bought this one two weeks ago and returned it after 3days. i noticed that its battery life is not very good.further you need to send it to toshiba for a replacementbattery after 1-2 year of use (i called toshiba service).it still does not fit in a pocket well....fortunately, during that period, ipaq 1935 came outat the same price after rebate.1935 has everything e355 has except thatit uses a slower processor, but i dont use it forintensive computing. it is a lot smaller. it is battery lifeis quite good....very happy to swtich to 1935
Without a doubt this was a hefty camera to deal with in terms of price.I was looking to replace my first digital camera which was anAiptek DV4500 4MP MPEG4 Pocket Digital Camcorder,more of a swiss army knife digital camera/camcorder/voice recorder thingy-more of a toy then a functional device.Finally one day,it just fell apart basically.So in some haste I replaced it with....this.I found myself with a large money surplus and decided that if I were to invest a lot of money in a new digital camera,I wanted one that had similar functions to thePentax K1000,[USED] P30T, 05520, 35mm Cameras and Ricoh KR-5 manual 35mm SLR's I'd been using along with comperable if not better image quality. When I first took this camera out of the box I found it more then a little intimidating.The instruction manual is the size of a small novel (presented in three languages) and frankly....three years after purchasing the camera I still haven't learned every single little thing about it. Digital SLR's are a very very different animal from what I'd been used to. After you insert your flash memory card your off to the races and all you have to do is....figure out all the complex technicalities of SLR photography. Of course with a few days practice you will get incredible photographs with this,especially if you had a lot of knowledge beforehand about photography as I did.At present there are 12 megapixel cameras out there but,even now the resolution on this 8 megapixel model is absolutely stunning. It's definately a professional camera and has all kinds of sophisticated features.One of my favorites on this is the motor drive.It's a bit tough to use this setting with the built in flash but in proper conditions it is an excellent feature for any kind of action photography.This camera also has a number of amazing lighting and and picture options.You can choose from a number of ISO speeds but,of course keep in mind that as with 35MM the higher an ISO speed you choose,the coarser and grainer the finished product is likely to appear,especially when printed on huge paper. But this camera does offer all the great features of a semi-automatic 35 mm SLR and two excellent lenses.One word of note:you'll probably require a longer range flash attachment for the 80-200 telephoto zoom lens included but in terms of outdoor work it really does bring in far images closer and clearer,with not too bad f-stops too.Other great lighting features are a handful of flash options,even for outdoor "fill" flash use and even on the automatic setting the use of exposure compensation to lighten or darken your general image. There is a manual setting which allows you full control but even I admit I rarely use it:the manual shutter/F-stop settings are controlled with tiny buttons that are hard to sync up and,while a built in light meter is included for this situation it's somewhat more time consuming.So recommended setting on this camera for the impatient subject?From my experience that would be the auto close up (or portrait) setting with the motor drive swiched on,with the use of flash indoors or natural light outside for the best effect.So with a little practice with it's complex modes and a little time this camera will delivery the best pictures you can probably imagine.
We are thrilled with our GarminStreetPilot c340!!! Having recently moved to a different state, we are unfamiliar with most of our surrounding communities, this is an absolutely wonderful tool for us, no more guessing or getting lost. We could not believe the discounted price and shipping was so quick. What a great decision this was and we thank you!Janice Bigley
As a long time film person, I really wanted to find a digital slr that could surpase the feel and quality of film without the guess. other digital cameras were basically point and shoot versions. with two children in athletics year round, the d50 does it all. we've shot over 3000 pictures in the past three months just of soccer and softball. the nikon software makes converting and storing a breeze. the only thing missing was a protector for the viewfinder, it's standard on the d70 and now the d80. there is an aftermarket available that does fine in that dept. I have recommended the d70 to so many people that nikon must put me on their marketing team.
if you need a router for wireless access and you are not technically savvy this is for you. It's easy to use and works right out of the box. You may even find yourself going further and learning more about wireless connections. Have fun!! I did
Excellent transaction, processed quickly and the item arrived early. The item was just as described, OEM product as advertised not a replacement product. Very good quality, good supplier and good transaction.
All sound at a acceptable level from the minute I got it programmed....What a dream come true!
Got my camera and it worked well, with impressive results. I was amazed at the detail in the 1600x1200 medimum compression mode. Pictures can be enlarged about 400% without noticing grain.However; then I had to purchase a camera case to keep it in. (This was very hard to find because of the odd shape of the camera. None of the &quot;off the shelf&quot; ones fit well. I had to settle for one much larger than the camera because of the odd shape.)Then after the first 20 pictures I had to replace the disposable batteries that came with the camera with rechargable batteries and a battery charger. (It eats batteries - BIG TIME.)Then I had to get a lens cap keeper. (The camera &quot;spits&quot; the lens cap on the floor if it is left on the camera, when the camera is turned on.)Then I had to get an additional 32 meg smart media card. (Since I wanted to take more than 8 quality pictures without downloading.)Then I had to get a USB smart card reader to download the pictures in an acceptable amount of time without running down the rechargable camera batteries.Now, all I need to get is a photo quality printer to print some of the pictures that I've taken......Bottom line, it took me $1,300+ to get the camera set up the way I wanted.I feel the camera case, rechargable batteries, bettery recharger, lens cap keeper, 32meg smartcard and USB reader should have been included with the camera... (I would have gladly given up the stink'n &quot;remote&quot; for any two or three of these things I had to purchase afterward.)
These head phones don't fall ot your ear when your exercising, and thats y I got them. But thats all there good for. You can't just relax if your head is back against a bed or sofa. Its even uncomfortable to lay on a weight bench.
I was so excited about this camera. Had all the features I wanted at a great price. I did not believe the reviews about the screen could be right. Boy was I wrong. What good is a camera with great features and that will take great picture, but has a view screen that you can not see in sunlight? And I don't mean it is hard to see, I mean it is black. There is no way you can compose a picture in bight sun. I wanted this camera to take on a trip and figured I would be outside and in the sun-- with this camera, you would be just pointing and praying you got the shot you wanted. I returned it!
I had a garmin i2 before i got this for our second car. I tried out a magellan roadmate 3050T, but had to return it as it couldnt find POIs properly (I asked it for the nearest target and it said it is two states away:)But no such issues with the c340. quite up-to date maps and the UI is clean and uncluttered.The negatives:The Text to speech is not really clear. The names of certain streets come out garbled, so you still need to look at the screen to make sure you have the correct street. (eg. it says "Lawrence expeeway" for "Lawrence expway".When i try to locate a POI, say the nearest starbucks, it shows a list of starbucks nearby, puts the distance and the direction next to it (like 3.5 mi S, or 2.4mi SW). but when the vehicle moves, the directions(S, SW,NE etc. ) change to small arrows. But this changes back to the S, SW, NE etc when the vehicle stops. I really liked this feature of magellan, and was thrilled to find it on this Garmin, but i dont understand why the arrows can be displayed only when the vehicle is moving. I agree that it has to be so when the vehicle has not started moving, but you should be able to move the vehicle a bit, get to the arrows and the arrows should stay when i stop my vehicle.er... overall, i think i am just being picky... but if it were not for the above, i would have given it 5 stars.
Great deal for under $40.00. Headphones are fair. Easy to load, navigate and use. Great no frills MP3 player.
I was looking for a classic-looking album with mats that I could use as a parent's album for my wedding photos. The Adorama album fit the bill in terms of budget and look (there are many more expensive wedding-type albums out there that are not real leather). It is very well made and comes in a protective box, and it was easy to assemble.The only disadvantage is that all your prints must be 8x10, but I got around that by photoshopping some images into collages (eg, 2 5x8s with a small black border between them printed on one 8x10).
Functionally and economically, this pda is great! I read all the other reviews before buying the first one for a friend. At first, I thought the comment about 'the flip cover being an annoying metallic sheen' in one of the reviews rather odd (especially when the black pda that I ordered came and it looked great). Later, I ordered another SJ33 pda for myself, this time in blue(also available in light blue & orange). After laying eyes on the blue pda, I have to admit that the review was quite on the nose. I am having a hard time getting over how tacky the metallic/reflecting flip cover is on this pda! However, when my friends saw it, they thought it was cool because it looks different than the rest of the pda's out there...and it might be good for gals who want to use it as a mirror, too. I guess it's just a matter of preference; but, if you're buying it for someone else, it would probably be safer to go with black.
We recently purchased a Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope for my son's 10th birthday. While the moon looked great in the 'out of the box' configuration, we noticed that Saturn and Mars looked, well, 'fuzzy'. My initial thought was that we needed a more powerful eyepiece than the 20mm and 10mm ones that came with the telescope.A couple of weeks later, we attended an open house the observatory on the campus of the university that I work for. We were visiting with one of the astronomy professors and I described our 'problem' we were having with our new telescope. After finding out that it was a Newtonian, he immediately asked if I had collimated the telescope. Naturally, I had no idea what he was talking about, so I set out to Mr. Google to learn about collimation.After a little research, I ordered this eyepiece and was amazed at how much adjustment we needed to make to bring the mirrors into proper alignment. In less than 30 minutes, I had the telescope fully collimated and now distant objects look MUCH more crisp. My son and I even got up early one morning to see Venus and Jupiter, and both of those appeared crisp/sharp. Venus was in a crescent phase and we were able to see Jupiter and two of its moons, and this made for one happy 10 year old!So, I would recommend this to any beginner/novice astronomer like myself and my son.
I have never write review for the product I have bought, however, I really satisfied with this one and couldn't keep quite.I bought this at $30 which is a very decent price.This is easy to use, strong and safe.I hightly recommend this product to everyone.
I feel like I was sold hopeware and not software.Even with the free upgrades over the years it doesn't work.I do consider myself an intermediate to advance computer user.In short buyer beware.
I've owned a Norcent DP300 since February of 2003, and it never let me down. It played DVDs,VCDs,SVCDs, Kodak Picture CDs and MP3-CDs. You could even make it region free! The only downside is that it wasn't equipped with progressive scan or a DTS decoder. Unforunately, the player died on me in May of 2005. It was a good player while it lasted though. It played every disc I threw at it.
Item as described.I have a 8 year old pc, running Windows XP Home. Cable tech suggested I use an ethernet card over usb for broadband. Installed card, but it would not work. I think its my cord, and not the card.Will try again to make it work.
I originally purchased this with the impression that I could use it with my existing airport express. What I didn't know was that the airport express I had was running on 802.11g what this means is that despite the capabilities of this device, I wouldn't be able to make use of it. So a trip to Best buy later so I could use this as fast as possible getting an airport express that runs 802.11n plugging in all my devices including two EPSON printers, and two DYMO labelers there is no problem and works like a charm. This also saves from getting the DYMO print server to handle those thermal printers which that solution would not have worked (to my knowledge) across platforms to support other devices. What's great about this Kensington Pockethub is the number of supports. My only con in this review is the simulated finish of brushed metal on the body. It seems very dated already and an anodized aluminum would have been a nicer design. The other part is that I would have liked to see rubber padded feet on the bottom. If you plug in your devices on one side granted that each office layout will vary, this pulls on the pockethub and if there were feet it would add some nice grip. This also brings the awareness of the body design. It is really, really, light. This may sound strange but there is something to be said if it had a little more weight to it. I can't complain overall because this solves a huge problem in my home office. I give this a good rating but hope the design specs can be looked at in future models of this type.
ok i bought 3 different colors (black, blu and green). they sound great, look cool and under $10 u cant go wrong. i hate when i buy head phones that sound great but look stupid wearing them wit these that is not a problem. there great for everyone and for doing anything. well worth the price. dont listen to the low ratings it is worth it. when u use this u will wanna buy more for yourself or friends and family
Bought this to replace an original cord that got bent. Worked great for a few months but then suddenly refused to work. This was our backup laptop that gets very light usage and is rarely moved, so I'm pretty sure we didn't do anything to cause this. Looks like I'm going to have to buy the real part from Toshiba. So much for trying to save a few bucks.
Great price for a really nice cable. It's hard to get too excited about cables so I'm not going to over do it :)They work as expected and very nice quality (Recommended)
I own 2 Kodak dc4800 cameras and would not even consider another camera for my own personal use. This camera is full featured, menu driven and no other camera in this price range has the dc4800's ease of use and/or picture quality. The camera also comes complete with software for setting up your camera and extracting pictures from the camera and transferring them to hard-drive or disk. For the money, this is the best camera on the market in my estimation. I reviewed and tried quite a number of cameras. This camera is overwhelmingly the top of the line; again, with ease of operation and price favorability.
It was great relief to know I was getting the EXACT replacement for the AC adapter I'd lost for my keyboard. You always can find a "compatible" replacement. However, it gives me peace of mind this is a Casio certified product and I don't have to worry about messing up my keyboard.
After years of dealing with networks and using many other types of routers I purchased a belkin wireless router. I wish I had done my homework, but with technology today I figured who could mess up a wireless router. Well they did. Since I installed it, I have one computer who can not print to my laser printer, but another computer can print to both. Belkin took no responsibility for it when I contacted tech support. I lose my connection all the time. It drives me nuts.
I have been a XM customer for years now, I have always had good customner service from them. It seems to me to just get better and better, lower prices and internet XM too... I have one running for my home and car so am getting the great deal package for the cost of around 1 CD per month. I for one am real pleased with them, I am using this player for my car and find it to be a real solid player.
My older color inkjet was slow and needed cartridges. I bought a P-2200 for what it would have cost me to buy new catridges for my old printer. I've printed color photos on HP photo paper and quality was far better than I had expected. Cartridge life is better than other inexpensive inkjets. More expensive inkjets may be faster, but this is a good, solid printer for home use - especially for kids!
only bad thing i found in this product is the automated iso mode, it cranks up to Iso1600 works with the camera exposure so you bounce flash and it cranks ISO, should be always at iso 100 and when bounced it should flash a powerfull light not cranck the iso to reach for a good light condition
I havent used this camera outside that much... but indoors the video is very dark. This camera can take alright shots if there is sufficient light (or you can use the flash). THe flash works pretty well indoors, except there isnt any way to really adjust it to my knowledge (auto/on/off). I tried to take some really close-up shoots of random small things..but the flash just made the object come out comepletely white. The video isnt that great, but i guess you could say on par with the video modes built into may other digital cameras. However for the list price, i would take a look at some other cameras and maybe try to find one on-sale that is of better quality (without being much more). My lil bro got a nice canon PowerShot A75 onsale and the quality of his pictures are atleast alot better (not sure about the video). So what im trying to say is that if u really dont need all the other features (mp3 player, etc.) than i would check out others. However for such a small camera it does an alright job and for the sale price i think i got a deal. If you think you will use alot of its features (webcame, mp3 player, voice recorder, etc.) then its probably not that bad of a deal. But if your looking at taking high-quality video clips, you might want to reconsider. I still have to play around a lil more with the video mode outside and see what results i get. All in all it seems like a relatively good deal. The Aiptek DV5300 is out now and is the same price i believe.. so u might want to check that out instead.
The first headphones I bought broke the second time I wore them. My second set seem fine, but the quality I expected is just not there. They are not really comfortable. To get them not to press into my ears too much I have to keep the upper piece on top of the top part of my ear. I'll use them until they break and then look for something more sturdy and comfortable.Just a note: the seller was extremely helpful, it's the product I'm not too thrilled with.
Had a constant low frequency hum when cable TV connected to system. Been using a cheapie power conditioner for years but the noise did not go away.I figured it was just somethingin the house wiring and would just have to live with it. Decided to give the HTS3600 a shot. Plugged all components including cable connector into the HTS 3600 and the hum was gone! I can't believe I waited so long to purchase. Well worth the investment!
Microphone is better than average, volume and balance of audio quality is good for the money. Comfortable for longer use. I'd recommend it.
The Harmony 1000 was the perfect finishing touch to my new home theater system. The sleek, stylish and overall good looks make it look anything but ugly. The only caveat is if you prefer to touch and feel buttons, as opposed to looking at them. With very few hard buttons, and the rest touch screen, it can be a little tedious at first. However, after a few times using the device, you'll get the hang of it.
The product is ok , for quality of cover and color .For thee quality of sound it is not much high and not much low. I tried many movie and many sound tracks to get the max of the volume but im not satisfied. It is acceptable range if your PC is in top of the table. Some ppl put the PC under table or so the sound will not be high. I bought a portable speaker from GENIUS brand (IT WAS HIGHER SOUND).Final word it is ok since no speakers like this around my country so im really happy with this peice. I feel it is like a rare diamond for every one in here. :)buy it it will not harm you and it will give you another option to hear something out of the box.
This camera comes with several bells and whistles that are better off not being used as they reduce the quality significantly. However, it is a solid little camera that is highly adjustable and works wonderful (for me) with Skype. I would def recommend this product to anyone seeking a camera!
I should have paid more attention to the item I was bidding on - I thought it was one of the other Zires, but after using this Z22, was not disappointed in it's condition nor performance. My biggest disappointment with it was that I couldn't use it to play my favorite game - MagicDog's Solitaire - the resolution was not as good as the Tungsten I'm used to.That, tho, was MY fault for not paying closer attention to the specs...The unit arrived in excellent condition, and everything about the transaction was good.
I have been using this drive now for 3 months and I am very satisfied with it. It's quiet except for a small fan on the back, fast with USB 2.0 and works well with Linux. It's very small and compact, about double the width of a normal internal hard drive (if you look inside the case it IS two internal IDEs chained together!). It seems to be very durable as I have carried it around with me in a bookbag everywhere I go without problems.
I haven't bought a new camera for quite a while so this was pretty big upgrade from what I had. I like the quality of the photos really well and it seems to do a great job indoors. Haven't tried it outside yet though. Zooms in really great. Has trouble with red eye when snapping a pic from across the room with the high zoom. Almost no internal memory so get a nice SD disc with it. I got a 2 gig disc and am really happy with how many pics it holds. Over 550 at highest picture quality, or 22 minutes of video at highest quality. The movie capture isn't ideal. It uses real .mov format and you can't seem to adjust the zoom while recording. Its ok though. The battery is unique to this camera and has to use a special charger outside the camera which is less convienent then say a docking station. You take the battery out of the camera, put it in a holder, and then plug that in to a wall outlet. Not a perfect system, you have to prepare ahead of time and be ready. The camera is large and heavy compared to other cameras out there I suppose but it's nothing compared to the way cameras used to be not so long ago. The large screen is awsome, the zoom is awsome, and if I want something more portable I'll use my cell phone. For me the trade offs were worth the nice features.
thes are awsome headphones they get loud and have sudiophile sound. i listen to some classical music like william joseph and thes headphones really just bring out the sound it is almost like the music is in your head. some people claim that these headphones dont have enough bass but to me it sounds perfectly level. just like i like it. despite the size of these headphones they are extremely light weight and are so comfortabl you can easily forget about them. another nice feature is that the cord is replaceable. that is extremely helpfull if you are going to pay this much for headphones and are known for breaking headphone cords.. i have noticed that the cord is extremely tough. since i am known for uninteninally abusing headphone cords.
Have bought three Cannon cameras over the years and have issues with them. Now I have shwitched to Nikon without any issues yet.
Since I purchased my first Canon color printer 2 years ago, I've had nothing but positive experiences with Canon products. This scanner is no exception. It's replacing a VERY old parallel port scanner and I must say, technology has come a long, long way.To begin with, this scanner is incredibly fast. Connected to a USB 2.0 port, full page color scans at 300dpi take less than 30 seconds to complete. Most of the time, I use it to scan pencil sketches directly into Photoshop (extremely easy). In gray-scale mode, I can scan an entire page at 300dpi in ~10 seconds...blazingly fast! Top it off with easy setup, self powered USB (no power brick!), and sleek design, this scanner is a bargain.Unless you're doing hardcore, ultra high-res, ultra high-quality, professional graphics work, this is the scanner for you.
I bought this for my Ford Taurus SES 2002 car. I had the original stereo but I wanted a new one so I could use an IPOD. I bought the stereo in Best Buy and this kit from Amazon. My husband did the work. This equipment fit perfectally. Great purchase!
Received this this morning. Docking two stars because of the high price, and the fact that the pedals get squeaky after a few hours of use. Sounds like old bedsprings.UPDATE: I think this is making my ankles ache. Probably better to download one of those utilities that automatically clicks the mouse whenever you stop moving it. There's a free one somewhere; I'm trying out AutoClick that comes with RSIGuard.
Works great with APC Back-UPS XS 800- no problems. Very easy to install. Very good price at $65.50 w/ free shipping (received order within a couple of days after placing order!). Hope it lasts a few years...
I have used tripmaker to plan a number of trips since version 1. I am up to Tripmaker Deluxe by Topics which may be prior to this version but they have not changed much recently. I find it very useful in plotting daily mileage for different route options. My wife does not wish to travel more than 6 hours a day. Tripmaker keeps me out of trouble. For instance, I had 3 days between Yellowstone and Glacier NP. With Tripmake I tried different routes to stop at the most desirable sites in between without overdoing the driving each day. It is this sort of "what-if" testing that makes it so valuable and then print up the final choices, get on-line, make reservations and go on the road.
This was a great match for my Canon 17-85mm lens. Fits easily, and still allowed use of lens hood and even the lens cap.Rotation of the polarizer was very smooth. Did not detract from lens sharpness, either.
It does the job and picture is clear. Of course, with Smart TVs becoming more popular, the will not be needed in future.
Purchased these headphones for working out; the over-ear clips keep the headphones in place well. Sound quality leaves a little to be desired, but they get the job done.
this product has very good quality. i didn't realize any improvement or reduction of the quality of my pictures when using it. but it really protect the lense well.only one thing that is not very good is: this filter is easy to catch dust, and so hard to clean. when i got this new filter, i realize there's a little dust on it, so i tried to clean it use camera cleaning cloth. however, i made it worse. i spent 15mins cleaning it, and there're more and more dust on it when the cleaning cloth touch the filter. maybe because this filter's material easy to catch dust.
Amateur photographer here using a Canon Rebel XSi, got the speedlite in and installed using Energizer 2500mAh rechargeable batteries (requires 4)I am pleased with the size of the flash, I was concerned it would be too big, its about the same size as the the Canon 55-250mm zoom lens in width and length.I took it out of the well packaged box and included case, install the batteries connected it to the camera and turned it on, directed the flash straight up and started snapping pictures in the house with only outside light in the room. the flash totally illuminated the room, the pictures were very clear well lit and no shadows.I know that there are plenty of reviews for this flash and you may not even read this one, but if you are going to invest the money to buy a decent DSLR such as the Canon Rebel line and plan on doing any indoor picture taking go ahead and get this flash as well, the built in flash on the camera is good but it is limited to what it can do because of the fixed direction, with the Canon speedlite you can direct the flash to capture the action and activity going on in a room without shadows or washout from being too close to something when the flash goes off..Other items I recommed to have are a wireless remote, an RF one not and IR one (good for getting you into the pictures) IR or infrared ones you need to be directly in front of the camera to work and nothing can be blocking its view of the camera, RF ones work no matter where you are in relation to the camera and work over a greater distance.A decent tri-pod (cheapo ones are okay but will let you down when used outside on a lightly breezy day, not because it will blow over but because the camera will shake leading to less then perfect pictures when shooting something faraway or with long exposure times like sunsets, sunrises, moon pictures or night sky pictures.)A mono-pod for repetitive shooting of sports events or outdoor shots in the evenings when you need to be steady but don't need to setup a full tri-podUpdate 30 Dec 2010: The flash is still working well never a problem, I have added a Diffuser and its made a world of difference! The bare flash can still be harsh even when pointed up or away, I now rarely need to remove the Diffuser and take all indoor pictures with this flash attached. Its recovery time with quality disposable batteries or rechargeable is quick and can easily provide at least 6-8 rapid fire shots before it takes a half second to charge...
5 stars for inexpensive computer speakers. This review is written in June 2007 for speakers that were a new product around 1999 or 2000. I'm writing a positive review now because I've had several sets and just bought another while reflecting on the reviews here at Amazon. (You can still find them even if you can't find them here on Amazon.)I did a lot of comparison shopping 7 years ago and these Labtec 1070s rose above all in their low price range. They have a much better than average sound that's good for just about everything including music. I used a set on a portable CD player for a long time as a small jam system and it sounded better than many boom boxes (and it didn't look bling stupid). They work fine for listening to internet music stations while you're at the computer. Not fatiguing, not a lot of bass or extreme top but the rest is clean and flat.They use 2.75" full range paper cone drivers with metal cased magnets (video shielded) in relatively heavy plastic molded cases. The cases are rounded and ribbed inside which makes them more rigid and less resonate to the drivers. That's to say you hear the drivers and not the enclosures vibrating along with the drivers unlike many inexpensive plastic computer speakers. They don't sound like their plastic enclosures. That's a big plus.The connecting wires are all attached to the speakers with the only plugs on front of the right speaker for headphones and mike, although I've never used either. They have a regular power plug (no wall wart). The electronics are all in the right channel speaker. There's also an on/off 3D Surround function that you may or may not like. It definitely makes the sound more 3D-like, but that may not be so good when listening to near-field music. I personally prefer it shut off so it doesn't do something strange to a proper stereo image.The set I have coming right now is my 4th to go on my dad's computer so he can listen to decent sounding internet music on his brand new DSL connection. If I find a need for another set I'll surely look for them.
Plays great a home for the kids bedroom. I dont know how the other reviewer used this in his car, as It is not Ac/Dc operational. It has an auto play and shut off feature , that when the kids fall asleep,it will automatically rewind the tape and shut the power off!!
I got this TV + a dvd/surround sound system for $1000 at a local retailer on a special promotion. Overall, its a pretty quality set but probably not the leader in LCD TV's. If I were going to spend $1800 I would probably look into a Samsung or Sony. Its pretty simple to navigate through menu's and customize the picture to your liking. I think it is a great set for $1000 but I probably would not have purchased it for the current price of $1800.
I read a lot of the other reviews before deciding to purchase this, so I knew it was going to be completely perfect. However, I actually really like it. It's a bit darker than it looks in the pictures, but that doesn't really matter. It is a tight fit for the camera, but not so tight that I can't get the camera in and out easily. I feel like it's really protecting the camera, which was why I bought it in the first place. (There's definitely not enough room for anything else though, so if you want something that will store extra stuff, this wouldn't work.)It is true that the wristband doesn't fit through the hole, but I just put it to the side and it works fine.Overall, I think it's a great case. It's small and compact so it doesn't add a lot of size to the camera, and it protects the camera from damage. If you want something simple and relatively inexpensive, this works great.
Perfect size, great sound. I wanted something that would look okay if I left it out but still have a great sound quality.
The HD picture quality is top notch. The majority of the HD content that I view is from the local over-the-air broadcasts. For my extended service I use DirecTV. This is where I was surprised on how well it delivers the picture. I have a Samsung 50" DLP also, and while HD content looks great on it, regular programming displays rather poorly. I have noticed this to some degree comparing other DLP, Plasma, LCD sets, but Samsung really delivers a clean image with the HP-S4253 that is ignorant of the signal.The sound quality is fine for a set in this price range. The virtual surround stuff does a good job at tricking your ears, but there is no replacement for an actual home theater system if you are looking to really experience your programming.The functional features are solid, but nothing that really is not on similar models from other vendors. The external appearance of the set is very nice, but I care more about the part that you look at 99% of the time, rather than impressing any one who may stop by. The remote is fine, but Samsung does not put "back" button on their remotes. Most folks use a universal of some sort anyhow.Eagle shipping did their job. They called ahead, arrived on time and placed the television on the stand for me.Here are a few miscellaneous notes that may be helpful:Burn-in is less of a problem with modern plasma sets, but should still be taken seriously. It is noted in the product guide, as are the simple instructions to avoid it. In short, don't leave a program on with a dark fixed image for more than a few hours at a time during the sets first few weeks of use. That includes, of course, the vertical or horizontal bars that may appear when the programs aspect ratio is not the same as the unit. For example, I made sure to toggle the zoom every 30 minutes or so during the first few DVD movies I watched that had horizontal bars.If you are near a major city (within 25 miles) pick up an antenna and check out all of the HD programming that is out there now. Not only is it FREE (minus the antenna cost), it is a noticeably better image than the HD content you pay for on cable or satellite. The local towers send out an uncompressed image and typically use as much as 30Mb, while our beloved cable and satellite providers must compress a multiple HD channels into as little as 5Mb. The HD content on paid providers still look very good though, so don't let this deter you from subscribing to those if you are interested in some the channels they offer.Enjoy your new TV.
I had a Canon 50mm f/1.4 but found that it was crappy at f/1.4 What is the point of a f/1.4 if you can't really use it there? Exactly - none. So I got this one and I love it. Focusing is fairly accurate, I can't say that the lens back/front focuses. In low light you may sometimes misfocus on low contrast objects. Shoot twice then.It has an excellent bokeh, when used properly it separates the subject from the background quite nicely. Some people mention that its border sharpness is not great - you would never notice it when shooting, the center sharpness is great.Very excited about it as you can see. Sigma knows how to make a lens.
Own 3 of these for our HD video camera. No problems yet and will buy more when we need!
The first reviewer is somewhat correct. Don't spend too much on digital interconnect cables....the digital format is used so quality will not depend on the transfer medium, that's the whole purpose of digital.I'm an electrical engineer, PCM audio for all intents and purposes is a pretty slow bitstream, you could use pretty cheap cable and not notice a difference. Just my humble opinion.
- GENERAL -Get the latest drivers, etc. here: http://hauppauge.com/pages/support/support_hvr950.html#drvNOTE: Newer versions of this card actually show up on device manager as version 980, instead of 950.My Setup: Vista Home Premium, Windows Media Center (built into Vista Home Premium and up), Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz (E6850), 2GB RAM, nVidia 256MB 8400GSOverall, the card is a pretty good deal when you compare it to PCI cards. If you get a discount or rebate you might get it for less than 50.- HD V. ANALOG -This card really shines in ATSC HD mode (using an antenna). The difference between analog and HD is almost like night and day! It's amazing how much better HD looks, even in the exact same computer.You should also know that with HD signals you either get the signal and it looks awesome or you don't and you don't see anything. With regular over the air TV you would get fuzzy channels if you don't get a good enough signal, but with HDTV you will either don't get the channel at all if the signal is too poor or you will get dropped frames (or skipping) if the signal's almost good enough. The dropped frames can be very distracting - it reminds me of fast forwarding or a scratched DVD, so you will probably need to get an antenna to actually get a good HDTV experience.THIS CARD WILL NOT RECEIVE CABLE HDTV, it only works with over the air HDTV using an antenna.On the other hand, analog reception (from cable at least) is good or "OK", but a little washed out and grainy/snowy when compared to the WinTV-HVR-1800 (PCI), which I've used side by side. The analog reception would be good as a secondary unit, or a good primary card if your computer's not very fast or you don't care too much about analog quality.- SOFTWARE -I haven't used the bundled software because I used previous incarnations of it and the reviews indicate it hasn't improved much. It's supposed to work with XP Media Center and all sorts of other programs, but I can't attest to that.The card works amazingly well in HD mode with Vista Media Center, but you need to install an encoder if you plan on using it in analog mode (look for "MCE software encoder" here: http://hauppauge.com/pages/support/support_hvr950.html#tips). Also, you can only use it as analog OR HD mode in MC, but apparently you can switch between modes with the WinTV software. That's not a problem for me, since I'm using this as a secondary card, but it's a downside if you want to use it as a primary card in Vista MC.- OTHER THOUGHTS -Again, you might need to get an antenna to receive HDTV over the air, but if you're close to HDTV transmitters the included antenna might get you a good enough signal. I'm only a few miles (around 5) from transmitters and the included antenna gets me:- 3 channels with a good enough reception (no skipping or dropped frames)- 3 more with spotty reception (a few frames get drop every now and then)- 2 more channels that are scrambled or don't have a good enough signal to be viewed- FINAL THOUGHTS -I strongly recommend this card for HDTV. The quality is just amazing and the price is difficult to beat (particularly if you get a discount). In analog mode, this is a good secondary card if you already have one, or a good primary card if you're on a tight budget or if your computer is older or not very powerful. Fortunately, my computer's fast enough and I didn't run into performance problems. As with any hardware upgrade, you should consider your system's performance before getting it.If your system's good enough, it's hard to go wrong with this cardIt gets a 4 because compared to the WinTV-HVR-1800, the analog signal's not as good (but still good) and it requires software not included in the Disc to work with Media Center - it took me a while to figure this out. If I didn't compare it to the WinTV-HVR-1800, it would probably get a 5, but if I had to use the included software, it would probably get a 3.
We were originally shopping for a less expensive option, but when we went to the stores and saw what was lacking in picture quality with the cheaper "bargain" TVs - we decided on this Toshiba. No regrets. No ghosting, good response time. Bought it with the swivel arm and we watch it in the kitchen or dining room.
As a parent I chose to purchase the original Pyramate for one of my three children as a holiday gift three years ago. I chose it because it came highly recommended by a friend. It was going to my middle son, 14. He used it for t.v. watching, homework, and as a fold out bed for overnight guests. Well, it wasn't long before my other two kids were taking it and using it. It became a source of conflict, so I purchased one each for the other two birthdays. A daughter 11, and oldest son , 16. It got so much use! Most recently I saw the newer product, the Interactive Pyramat being demonstrated and I bought it for my oldest son (now 19) to take back to collage. Before I actually gave it to him, I tried it out at home.....well, I must say that this is really a great product! I loved listening to music on it. It really is great to relax on while I meditate. My son LOVED it and it has become a big hit on campus!! It also has a very sleek and futuristic look. A very good product! I would recommend it highly as a gift to the young people in your life, or better yet, to yourself!
I bought the earbuds for my iPaq. I have a 512MB SD chip, so I thought I'd use the iPaq as an MP3 player as well. These earbuds produce a ton of bass when needed. I can feel my brain move. (Probably a warning here, these may damage your hearing if used too loudly). Great size, fit well and look good. Definitely recommend these earbuds.
This must only fit American domestic planes.The two sockets on the planes using the Eurasia, Australasia and Africa routers are of different sizes. Usually only one of the plugs is live and with the other being of a different size.
Bought for Xmas present and it is a treat to work with. Same controls as previous models, only one voice and like not having to raise the antenna. Going to Venice in March so we needed the European GPS model as buying the upgrade for prior Garmin was nearly as expensive as buying this model new. Meets my expectations.
Got this cable to hook up upconvert $80 Sony DVD player to VIZIO Hi-def tv. Wow! Made all my old dvd's and the newer ones like 3:10 to Yuma look absolutely great. If you can wait a couple days get this for under $20 like I did or go to Best Buy and shell out $60. You are still getting the same cable just paying for the brand name.The cable itself is well made and has quality connectors everything snapped into place with a good tight fit on both units. I am in the music industry and know a crappy cable when I see one. This is NOT a crappy cable.I don't use the audio from the tv but I still get 5.1 surround from the coaxial out of the dvd player to the home theatre receiver. It's all good with an $11 cable....
This was my first SATA II drive. I mounted it to a SATA I mobo, using a pci card adapter so that the drive could still function at SATA II speed. It worked beautifully and mounted easily. Then I decided to get a new mobo that handled SATA II (and some other stuff). I'm now running 3 of these hard drives, in addition to Seagate's smaller 320GB SATA II as my C: drive. This is with a P4 Prescott 3.6Ghz. The difference in speed is almost like the difference between cable and dialup.
After having used a few bursts of air via a can of Beseler Duster to attempt to remove small but visible particles from my Nikon D70's sensor, I noticed that the spray of ice-cold air left a powdery residue on the sensor. After quickly wiping the excess off with a dry cotton swab (not recommended EVER), I then hastily took a few test shots to ensure that the camera was still okay. All seemed to be well, that is, until I shot some snowy scenes with lighter exposed areas. Upon close inspection, I noticed that each of those lighter exposed areas contained a very uneven and light pink wash. As you can imagine, I felt rather devastated thinking that I had ruined my D70's ability to take clear images. However, I then read an article in a photo magazine about cleaning digital camera sensors. The article's author reviewed and recommended Eclipse Swabs (sized per chart on their manufacturer's website) coupled with the appropriate accompanying optic cleaning solution - E2 for my specific camera sensor (also per that same chart). I should add that the article's author advised performing ANY sensor cleaning with caution and only per the letter of said manufacturer's instructions ("guaranteed" when used as directed). Not wanting to send my camera to an authorized Nikon dealer for cleaning and such (due to loss of time shooting and the expense of it all), I bit the bullet and tried Eclipse #2 Swabs and the E2 solution. The directions were clear to follow and the results were, well, even BETTER than advertised. Not only did swabbing my sensor completely clean off all visible dust and debris, it also removed the haze left by the Beseler Duster product (this latter benefit being a bonus for me since it surely was not claimed as such by the manufacturer). Incidentally, do not EVER use any of those cans of air to clean your camera's sensor! They simply are not designed for camera sensors and will likely ruin them - I think I just got lucky in other words. I would readily rate Eclipse Swabs and the E2 cleaning solution a "10" on a scale from 1-10. Its a GREAT product, quite the time and money-saver when used with caution and as directed. Using just two of the twelve included swabs in the -admittedly pricey- box per each cleaning, I still have enough remaining product to perform five more cleanings. This was my first such needed cleaning in the almost three years that I've owned my Nikon; I always hold the camera front towards the ground when changing lenses as is recommended.
It's a good length to reach around my dorm room. Sturdy and flexible enough. Would definitely recommend for this price.
Very troublesome to install on Mac. the security features involve unnecessary complications as well. keeps logging of the net and disconnects every once in a while
Very satisfied so far. It looks good and it works great. My only complaint so far is the Lightscribe feature with DVDs. You can barely see it. It looks great on CDs but not on DVDs.
I had a Palm Pilot for several years, and it finally wore out. So when I needed a new one, I read the reviews, which were favorable, and I bought one maybe about a year ago. I had no problem until last week when I tried to add an appointment on my computer on March 18. No matter what I did, the Palm would not add it on the 18th but switched it to the 17th. So I added it on the handheld, and that worked.But that same scenario happened several times with several other dates, and yesterday when I synced the handheld and computer, ALL the data for all my appointments erased on BOTH the handheld and computer.I called Palm and was with their support staff for 4 HOURS. One tech hooked up to my computer screen and saw exactly what was happening. However, they could not fix it and recovered maybe 1% of the relevant data -- "relevant" because much of what was recovered I had previously deleted or it was recovered to different days. For example, there was an appointment on April 4, 2010 that turned up on April 4, 2011.The tech said it was a software problem and only relevant to the week of March 18 because she tried with other dates and it worked fine. HUH? It ERASED everything.I'm not the most tech savvy person in the world, but I did absolutely NOTHING different or wrong in using this product. Needless to say, I will not be buying another one.
In light of the fact that I'm willing to shell out the higher price for genuine OEM (refills/compatibles simply are not as good), it irritates me to no end each time I have a cart that can't be recognized by my printer. I've probably had four in the year and a half I've had this particular printer (RX595). Now, I *will* give Epson credit for great customer service in that they send out a replacement ASAP, no questions asked, after they've walked through all of the possible scenarios. Kudos to them.But, I'm 90 miles from a store than carries Epson carts and with an online business, my printer simply can not have down time. I can't wait the few days that it takes for my replacement to show up, so I have to drive that 90 miles to get another in the mean time. Or, I have to keep at least two carts of every color on hand in the fear that one of them is going to be another that is unrecognized.I've used Epson printers (and OEM ink) for over 10 years. But, I'm seriously considering dumping them and trying someone else next time...
Was shocked to find out that the actual item was that fragile...but its a very usful device and so simple to operate.
blew the first time I plugged it into the car and plugged in two devices.
I have a MacBook Pro and am trying to use these CD's with nothing short of pure amazement at how bad they are. It's the brand I had to buy in a pinch at Office Depot instead of my usual Tayio Yuden/JVC (rated highest by Wired mag, Amazon and PC mag for good reason). I have thrown more than half away and have had to reboot my computer over and over again as it freezes during burning. Not only that, they vibrate violently in my computer and it makes sounds that make me wonder if I am ruining my hardware using them.
I bought this to use with my i80 printer. It works great. Easy setup & now I have wireless printing. Awesome product for the price.
You people sent me the wrong cable. It was suppose to be a micro hdmi to normal size hdmi. You sent out a normal hdmi cord of which I can get anywhere.
I recently purchased a new "HP Pavilion P6000 Series" (p6597c) with Windows 7 (Home Premium 64 bit, Quad Core) installed and sporting a 1 terabyte hard drive with 6 gigabytes of system memory.The tower has 4 USB (2.0) ports in back and 2 USB (2.0) ports in front for a total of 6. But, from past experience I always needed more USB ports than those supplied.I bought a 4 port USB PCI card at Best Buy and tried to install it in the provided plug-in slots inside the computer but the card wouldn't fit! That is when I discovered my new computer had 3 "PCI Express" slots which are meant to accept only "PCI Express" cards of a different terminal configuration. I returned the card to Best Buy and learned they didn't have any USB cards with the "PCI Express" Configuration. The idea behind the PCI Express cards is faster data transfer. The new USB 3.0 standard also has this in mind.I logged into Amazon.com and found a "Belkin USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Express Card" Part #F5U252 (Which is on the packaging but I don't know if it is in the Amazon description). There is 1 internal port and 4 external ports. I ordered one by overnight delivery (which was only about $3.50 extra because I already have a Prime membership with 2-day free shipping).Only then did I start reading the discouraging reviews of the product which seemed to work well on Mac machines but not so well on Windows machines!I received the Card Monday 7/26/10 and read through the bubble pack that the system requirements were: "Windows based computer with available PCI Express slot" and "Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Server" . My new Windows 7 OS was several years away from XP. I wondered if the card was going to work. I called Belkin Technical service who said that the card was a "Plug and Play" device and it would either work or not work and it "shouldn't" harm the computer if it doesn't work. It simply would not install.So I followed directions and used the provided CD to install the card's device driver. I then shut down the computer, opened the case (again) and installed the card.When I booted the computer, at first I got a message in the System Tray that the "unknown" device would not install because of a faulty driver. In five minutes or so Windows (on its own) must have found a driver that worked because the message went away. The instruction booklet says: "The New Hardware Wizard will launch and recognize the card. Windows OS will automatically install the correct driver"The instruction booklet then instructs to go to Control Panel | Device Manager | Universal Serial Bus controller and check for the presence of 2 "NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller" entries and 1 (the instructions should have said 3) "Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller" entries. This I did and all were working and all had the following Windows driver version: 6.1.7600.16445 dated 6/21/2006. In fact, all the other USB ports on my computer showed the same driver. I don't know if the one provided on the Belkin CD was this driver or not but it doesn't matter. Windows used the one that worked. Each of the USB ports had a different location when looking at "Properties" for example:1) NEC PCI 1: PCI bus 3, device 1, function 02) NEC PCI 2: PCI bus 3, device 1, function 13) Standard Enhanced PCI: PCI bus 0,device 19, function 24) Standard Enhanced PCI: PCI bus 3, device 1, function 25) Standard Enhanced PCI: PCI bus 0, device 18, function 2Now confident that the new USB ports worked, I sequentially inserted a Flash Drive with files and photos into each port, each time removing it with the "safely Remove Hardware" icon in the right desktop tray. Each time a window popped up asking me how I wanted to open the files and I made sure I could read the files, play the video and see the photos.Finally I rebooted the computer to see if everything still worked. It did!! In summary, installation of the USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Express Card" was a complete success after much apprehension.
These binocular have a great telescopic feel. The perma-focus lenses are great at distance not at anything close-they do not have any focusing capability so do not look at anything below 500 feet. For sports, birdwatching, astronomy their fantastic!
Excellent printer, scanner, copier for the price. Ink cartridges are easy to replace, are cheaper than most brands and aftermarket ones are available for this model. Footprint is smaller than many multi-function printers, which is a plus if you have limited space. I would recommend to family or friends.
This filter is great and fits like OEM. It's blemish free and always works. I usually buy Hoya but Tiffen is on the same level from what I've seen.
This case will not work with most iPAQ PDAs because it is designed for iPAQs with a side hinging cover. The case actually attaches to the hinge of the cover, thereby replacing whatever cover was on the PDA. Unfortunately, my hx2755 has a cover that hinges from the top, so this case won't really work for it. Its a tight squeeze with the cover attached for my PDA to fit, but it does have some room for a few credit cards and maybe some SD cards.
I had some homemade DVDs that I made years ago that would skip a lot or not play at all in my older players. This player played them all without a hitch . I haven't tried out the USB function much yet, but it did play a VOB file and had trouble with an AVI. That is a cool feature if it works, as you can just plug in a flash drive and play a movie that way. That alone makes this more of a multimedia appliance than merely a DVD player.I don't think you can do much better for this price range.
I wish I had gotten one of these a long time ago. I switch back and forth several times a day between gaming with a headset and boom mic, and my external speakers for music or my kid's stuff. I have good speakers and I hate listening to music on headphones with no bass, plus I can't share the music that way. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I would really have liked it to have illumination of some sort, or glow in the dark writing. It's difficult to see in low light and tell which setting you have it on - important when you have a baby sleeping! It hasn't effected the performance though, and there's no more climbing on the floor to switch ports.
These binoculars are great, they look really good and are easy to grip and fairly compact.These binoculars provide a crystal clear, surprisingly wide view (for a 25mm) at 8x. You can zoom in a little and still have a good view, but zooming too far (closer to 24x), the image gets very narrow and dim. At 24x on a partly cloudy day at noon I could barely see anything at 24x, possibly in very bright light it would be better. This seems to be the case with every zoom bionculars I've ever tried - which is why I went with Celestron, I figured if anyone can do it right they can.I'd still have to give it 4 stars because at 8x the image is spectacular, but I do have to critisize Zoom in general in binoculars. If you want the option to zoom in you're probably better off carrying 2 separate pairs, one 8x and one 16x or so, and swapping them as neccessary.
Built my own computer a couple years ago. Researched all components with goal of quiet, energy saving, but fast system. The motherboard is the main component of any system along with the processor. At the time, this board came out on top for my needs and budget. I felt I was getting the best for the least - I knew what processor I could afford, and then found this board to house it. I could've gone with the 690i which has better support for quad processor (I was going with dual core)- but I knew by the time I was going to upgrade my processor, something newer would be out there. Glad I saved a little and got this 680i.Went with the Antec P180 case (highly recommend!) and Corsair 500w power supply, and nVidia graphics card. Intel dual core E6700 processor, Samsung Spinrite drives and a couple WD green drives (5 drives total). Using onboard Raid 1 for client data backup. So far this board has handled all well. System is very quiet, runs relatively cool, and low energy consumption.Will soon upgrade to newer processor i5 or i7 which will require a new motherboard. I will probably stay with eVGA nForce. All my other components will not need to be replaced. I usually stay 1 year behind what is currently hot... saving nearly 50%.
As long as you can wear these so the cords do not rub against your clothes, they are great!Even sitting at a desk all day listing to music, the transfer of noise from rubbing against my shirt can be very annoying. It got to the point to where I am now using a different set. (Vmoda Bass Freq)The other issue I have never had with ear buds is getting a shock in the ear. At work where we have carpeted floors there can be times where I get a good static shock. This also happened at home while petting my dog.The sound & fit are great, but I have found the noise from rubbing against my shirt or whatever (and the shocks) are just to annoying & have gone back to my Vmoda Bass Freq. I will still use these at home, but that is not where I do most of my ear bud usage. (And the Bass Freq are 1/2 the price!)If it was not for these 2 issues, this would be a 5 star review.
this TV is one that you will deffinitly not regret getting...it is absolutly stunning and if you have a blu-ray player or a PS3...1080p is a must havethis tv in 1080 is the absolutly great...you can see everything in great clearity and for the cost it is well worth it...
I bought the computer mainly for games. However, the wide screen is especially useful for work. I can keep a number of submenus on the right while my document is on the left. It is also easier to juggle two documents at once. If you have the screen real estate, you will find a way to use it.The computer gets heavy if you leave it on your lap for 8 hour gaming sessions. But then, its a small price to pay for the wide screen. Saved my virtual life a few times. I can spot the enemy coming a lot sooner with the bigger screen.The DVD drive has a 1X write speed. I could not get the built in wireless to work with my wireless network (linksys wireless G router). I am not the smartest wireless guy. No problem, I just plug in a linksys PC card and everything is fine. Life is too short to figure out these small problems when there is a workaround.There is no trackwheel (the little wheel on some mice) and I miss that. Speakers are nice but you can't expect loud volumes from computer speakers. There is a dial for speaker volume - nice.You can buy a 3 year warranty from Toshiba for $120. I forgot the exact price.I love the machine. This will be my main game engine for the next year.
I use it in my home office daily, for hours at a time. If I charge it at night, I have never run short of juice during the following day. My only wish is that it somehow managed call waiting, which it does NOT. Its is very awkward when a call waiting call is in the queue. You really have to give it some thought in order not to lose one or both calls in the process. I can't see the caller ID when a call waiting is coming in, so I am finally getting to the call holding, but I have no idea who it is when I do.
I never received the product and never heard back from the seller after emailing them. I would not recommend purchasing from this seller.
These headphones really suck. The sound quality seemed decent at first, but now it is just really bad, even compared to the apple headphones. Comfort is at rock bottom, the plastic on the headphones just hurt your ear. There are actually many more options on amazon for a 5 dollar price range that could suit your needs. The only upside to these headphones are that they havent broken for me yet.
I bought this one for replacing my motorola phone battery. The battery package states my phone's model number as a supported phone. The battery life is horrible. Does not even last a day with one charge... it is even worse than the old battery that I replaced. I would definitely not recommend this.
it's an amazing product. I purchased it right before we went to Hawaii. We have a lot of fun because we don't have to worry about the camera got wet. It takes GREAT & beautiful pictures under water. I am strongly recommend this case for beach/water.
I have found this player to be of great value for the price I paid. Nice features include the option for optical, digital, or 5.1 output, easy to use interface, and a dual-DVD/CD changer. The sound is crystal clear, making the perfect complement to my Sony STR-DE835 receiver. All the extra features are great except for the fact that the remote is impossible to read in the dark, and the SD-2200 will _NOT_ play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, or other such recordable media. However, it will play all your normal CDs, and even decodes the seldom used, but nice to hear, HDCD, or High-Definition Compatible Digital format, which effectively doubles the sampling rate of CDs (from 44kHz to 88kHz), for an incredibly clear CD listening experience. All in all, this player is a great choice for sub-$400 DVD players.
The ink cartridges were very old (use buy Oct 2007) and did not print correctly.
I hooked this up and so far no problems. I used this on my 1st generation Mac Mini since I only had 2 USB ports available. I hooked up my iPod and mic only so far.
These are not adjustable in any way. The speaker part is so huge and the hook is too big to fit snugly over my ear to keep them in place. After about 20 minutes I was having to take them off they hurt so bad. I would return them if I could! Love the Nike Vapor white plastic ones. Very adjustable and lightweight.
I have had this motherboard for some time now and I really like it. The layout is excellent, with the 8-pin EPS power connector located on the top right-hand corner of the board, this makes for easy routing of the cable from the power supply. In contrast, many boards have this power connector located behind the CPU, forcing the cable over or around the CPU cooler, which can be a pain. Other things I like about the layout on this motherboard are the 24-pin power connector, which is in the first position below the memory slots. This is the best placement on the board because no IDE cables will get in the way.The nForce 680i chipset supports every available LGA-775 CPU, including Quad Core CPU's. There are 3 PCIe graphics expansion slots. This allows you to have a SLI setup and use the 3rd slot strictly for physics acceleration. The only problem is, it can be hard fitting in all three cards, in fact, I could barely fit in two fat PCIe graphics cards. This seems like it would only be possible if you had 3 slim PCIe graphics cards.On to the sound, the onboard sound fully supports the high definition audio standard and EAX 2.0. High Definition Audio support brings native 7.1 surround sound support to the motherboard, and support for multiple audio streams at the same time. The embedded hardware audio isn't the best but is certainly better than previous motherboards I have had.The back panel IO on the board is loaded. There are 6 USB 2.0 ports on the back panel, so you're unlikely to run out of USB ports and if you do EVGA includes a 4 port USB bracket. Also on the board are a Firewire port, S/PDIF Out, PS/2 Mouse, Keyboard ports, and 2 RJ-45 jacks for the onboard LAN ports.The BIOS and overclocking options on the 680i are straightforward and user friendly and can usually get halfway decent results with most CPUs and memory combinations.Overall I would recommend this board if it supports the hardware you intend to install on it. In my opinion, EVGA has the best warranty and support of any company which is a huge plus to me when looking to buy computer hardware.
It does the job and anyone building a rig, replacing a cpu, etc., knows how important that layer of thermal grease is for the transfer of heat from cpu to heat sink. Don't skimp on the grease.
This 6-disc CD changer from the audio experts at Onkyo is most definitely an unbeatable value. It's sound quality clearly rivals that of other high-end players costing up to three times as much! The construction is very, very sturdy and the remote control is very easy to use. The sound quality is all-around-excellent with smooth and deep bass, an almost-crystal-clear midrange and a well-defined treble (highs). If you're looking for a good CD changer priced at under $300.00 this is the one to get.
I bought this item to extend my projectors connection and it has worked for me as promised with no issues.
I travel alot and bought this with the intention of using it with both 110V and 220V. The problem is, it is only 110V.
I wanted to try this product out to display my input to multiple displays. It displays it in multiple displays perfectly. Since I have older model devices, this came in handy because they were still using component cables. If I had newer equipment, I would have probably used something like thisViewHD 4 Port HDMI 1x4 3D Powered Splitter Ver 1.3 Certified for Full HD 1080P (One Input to Four Outputs). Overall very nice product if you're still using component cables.
I bought one of these on my trip to Madrid, Barcelona, Rome and Amsterdam. It was awesome. I also took another EU power converter and it would not work in my hotel in Rome, but this one did. I charged my laptop, mobile phone and digital camera battery. Worked so well I have ordered a second for my trip back to Europe this summer.
The wireless card for the product arrived over four months after sending in the certificate! The product works fine as a wired print server. It was relatively easy to set up and has never crashed. Don't know if I'll ever bother to try it wireless now.
I have been using the BioSecure for two months. It is great in terms of security issue. I don't need to worry if I forgot my password anymore!
This is a great mid-level priced AV Receiver that has premium features.Along with 7.1 Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES Surround sound, there's HD Component switching. It has 3 Component(Y,Pb,Pr) inputs that let you switch between 3 High Definition/Progressive Scan video sources. I have my CATV(HD), DVD(PS), and XBOX connected via component video cables. The unit also has 1 Digital Coax and 3 Fiber Optic Audio inputs, so all three video sources can produce digital surround sound as well.Since my living room is average sized, I'm only using 5.1 channels. My speakers are Polk Audio RM6005 satellites and PSW303 subwoofer.TV shows broadcast in Dolby Digital 5.1 sound really good. During Yankees games on YES-HD, fan comments can be heard from the side speakers making you feel like you're at the game. The first DVD I played was Star Wars: The Empire Stikes Back-Widescreen. It's encoded in DD5.1 and it sounds incredible. The tie-fighters and x-wings sound like they're flying around the room. I'll never grow tire of this classic. Many XBOX games are also encoded in DD5.1. If you have the XBOX HD-AV adapter with a Fiber Optic Audio cable attached, these games sound great, too.BTW, I have it in black and it perfectly matches my Syntax Olevia LT32HV 32" LCD TV. You won't be dissapointed with this receiver.
I don't like to buy an item then in less than a week the price drops and I don't get compensated!!!The device is still brand new in its original package, very bad policy!!!
I purchased this TV as many did after comparing to the Sony XBR2. Thought it looked a little better than the older XBR model in side by side comparison, but not quite as good as the XBR2 series. There are several factors including price, looks and features that led me to purchase this TV over the Sony. Read on.After comparing sisde by side the Sony XBR, Sony XBR2 and this Samsung set, I was a little concerened about the blacks being crushed while watching this TV in the store, turned out the store setting was goofy. I found you have many adjustments for picture settings you can save and modify to your satisfaction. Also the local SD picture was terrible in the store. I knew that this would comprise at least 80% of what I would watch until DirecTV comes out with their promised 100 channels of HD programming later this year. The set was hooked up to a DirecTV receiver in the store but of course was wired with about 500ft of cable and splitters and signal boosters to get the signal to the TVs on display. After having it delivered and installed with 12ft HDMI cable to the wall mounted set and a DirectV HR20-700 HD DVR hooked up, the local SD channels looked much better than in the store. It really gets down to what receiver you use, the settings that are set, what quality of signal the cable/satillite provider sends you and what the local channel signal sends as well as how each and every picture you see is recorded. With all the formats out there in recording technology, most of what is being bradcast is at least acceptable. Some though look terrible and will give you a headache if you watch say a poor 480i image scaled up to 1020i. You just have to know when to hit that channel button. Nothing will make a bad picture look better, especially blowing it up over twice the size. Eventually all video will be gathered in high quality HD. Hopefully within the next 5 years cable and satillite companies will actually bradcast in 1020P or higher, but don't hold your breath. This factor is the most misunderstood thing that the average person is confused about when watching an HD TV, thinking that everything that shows up on that screen should look pristine, bit the fact is garbage in, blah, blah!Back to the TV review. The sound on my set is very good. I've heard about some with rattles or thin sounding sets but don't have that problem. I set a custom setting with the equalizer and saved a slight bass expanded setting for general viewing when I don't want to pop on the surround sound amps. Sounds good to me with the SRS turned on for most viewing. My room is fairly small 13x20 so people with larger rooms and need to crank it up more may not agree.It took a couple of phone calls to DiecTV to get the DTV receiver to hold the 1020i resolution setting, but once that was done everything comes up great with a TV setting of 1020i with vertical side bars for 4x3 and full screen with 16x9 programming. Full screen 1080i (modified) DirecTV broadcast looks great.Over all this is a really good TV and should last a long time with the LCD technology over plasma and DLP TVs. The remote design and not quite so snappy function was the only really I didn't give this TV 5 stars. I'm trying a Harmony 880 for the wife with this setup and once I get my older Home Theater Master MX850 remote programmed I think I will have a great setup that should work as expected with really fantastic picture.Bottom line is if you got an extra $1000 right now to spend on the Sony XBR2 set, it does a little better job with lower quality bradcast signals and makes them look pretty good, but for my money the Samsung LN-S4695D is the only other TV to compete with it right now and on a good HD signal or upconverted DVD player looks fantastic!!!PS: If you're at one of the big box stores, ask to see the "FUTURE" and watch the Sony full 1080p hard drive demo program. They had it hooked to the Sony XBR2 at the store. W O W ! ! Can't wait to be able to get that signal on my TV daily!!
I've had experience with a large variety of keyboards, from standard Dell keyboards to the Apple aluminum keyboard, Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000, various older MS split keyboards, and various laptop keyboards.Of all these keyboards, this is easily the most comfortable I've used. Everything about the keyboard helps to keep my hands and wrists straight, from the ergonomic shape and split, to the front riser that elevates the front of the keyboard, and to the awesomely comfortable pleather wrist rest.The large collection of "utility" keys is also a welcome addition, and the Zoom slider is a godsend. Seriously, ctrl+ is annoying.The typing feel is alright. The keys are extremely soft and quiet and make virtually no "click". To some, this lack of feedback may be detrimental. At least there is virtually no flex, even with heavy typing strokes. The stroke length is pretty standard for a desktop keyboard, although I do wish it was a bit shorter like on the shallower keyboards I've used. As others have pointed out, the spacebar can indeed be hard to depress. Perhaps due to it's "U" shape, you have to hit it straight down or it won't budge.For just about $10 more than the Comfort Curve 2000, I would wholly recommend this, unless you needed a smaller, more portable keyboard
I bought this product primarily just to get rid of the facial hair I get around my upper lip. For that purpose, this product is wonderful and painless. Just for that I would give this product 5 stars.The groomer also does eyebrows, but I found the mechanism for doing the eyebrows to be way to much trouble to go through. If I were to rate the product on that, I would give only 3 stars.I would say if you're looking to get rid facial hair in general, then this is for you. If you're looking for something to sculp your eyebrows, try something else.
I have a HUGE DVD/Blu-ray collection, and having all of the discs in there cases would be gaudy and take up a lot of room. I have tried several large holders like this one, and they all end up falling apart in various ways. I even had to settle for having several smaller cases to store my collection in (which made finding movies a pain). I decided to try this case out based on the reviews, and I was not disappointed!! So far it holds my collection great, makes access easy,and I can flip through the entire collection without pages tearing out. Also, I feel the construction is sturdy and will last for several years. I would not hesitate to buy this product if you have a large amount of discs to store. The only hesitation I had was the ugly color schemes, I wish it was available with this quality of construction but in leather.
Only used this one day (maybe 5 hours total) when it started making a loud buzzing sound that could be heard by both the caller and the receiver. Returning it for a refund.
I have two of these-one for the children shows and one for the adults. Watch your video iPod on TV. It's great. The remote is very unreliable, but you don't need it once you set up your playlist, use the 'repeat all' setting and each movie/video will run right into the other. Keeps your iPod fully charged while viewing. S-Video ensures a DVD quality picture. EVERYONE with a video iPod should own one of these.
The item has been delivered sharply on time , and in good conditions.Recommend it.
This sub isn't going to blow your ears out but for the price it surely isn't bad. It won't win you any SPL competitions but it gets loud enough for what it is. I have it powered with 200wrms in a .4 cu/ft sealed box right now and it sounds like you would expect for a single 8&#34;. I would suggest one if you're just looking to add a little bass to your system on the cheap but not for anyone looking for big heart pounding bass.
After many weeks of research I decided to buy the Eton Sound 100. Especially when the blue model came available at a big discount. The first day of use was exciting because the sound quality this unit produced was far superior to any bedside radio I previously used. But soon the quirks (bugs) became obvious. Here is my list of reasons for returning this item and opting instead for the Sangean RCR-22 (which has not yet arrived but I am hopeful)1. The bass level was way too high. Needs a better balance. I had to stuff the back opening with tissue paper in order to dampen the bass a bit. If you are into big sound with really big bass then this is your unit.2. The case rattles at the highest volume levels. I'm sure this would not be an issue if the bass wasn't so intense. This is a minor issue since I would rarely set the volume up all the way.3. LCD display is way too bright and not adjustable. I read some reviews about this issue but thought they were whiners. I stand corrected. I had to cover the unit with a heavy-fabric ball cap at night just to get the light down to a normal level. I also had to turn it around so the back was facing me. Do not buy this unit if you are not willing to cover this unit at night in order to sleep.4. Display hard to read when standing over or when not looking square into it. Also, VERY annoying is the fact that when the radio is on the display shows the radio station in large digits and relegates the time digits to the top corner of the display. You cannot read the time unless you are at eye-level and at least 12 inches from the unit while the radio is on.5. The volume knob is buggy. Sometimes I'd turn it one notch and it would gain/reduce one or more levels. Sometimes it would gain/reduce just one level as I would expect. One time I used the remote to reduce the volume and it actually started to increase. Again this is a minor flaw but for a moderately expensive radio you expect good fit and finish on the most basic elements.6. FM reception not as great as I expected from some of these reviews. My car radio gets better reception. My bedroom is on the second story and the unit placed right under a window. Sometimes a station would sound decent with that antenna fully closed and tucked away. Then I would fully extend the antenna and that same station would sound worse (whats up with that?). Other times a station would sound better depending on where I was physically standing in the room. Felt like behavior from a dime-store radio. My top 5 favorite stations came in fine almost all the time so this may not be an issue for you. I am hoping the long reputation of Sangean's radio quality is an improvement.7. Alarm clock a bit strange from what I was used to. You basically program the radio station and volume you wish to wake to at the time of setting the alarm. I was used to just setting the wake time and whatever was the last used station and volume level was your wake settings. I am not sure if this is an improvement. Given more time to get used to this I probably would have appreciated it.I still give this unit a 3 because its big sound really blew me away and it's alarm clock functions are easier than my previous Sony unit. I barely needed the instructions manual and I was setup and ready to go in minutes. Other things I liked...1. Cool styling2. Very easy to set time/presets/alarm3. Perfect size for a nightstand4. Headphone jack for private listening5. Line-in jack for mp3 player. Also a line-out for external speakers.6. Only 3 buttons on the top of the unit which makes it very easy to find the sleep and alarm-off buttons in the morning.7. Digital tuning (I love this) and automatically stops at next clear station when you are scanning. Scanning is really easy also, you just hold the up/down buttons in for an extra second.8. Battery backup available, but not even needed for short outages. There must be a built-in capacitor that holds all your presets and the time for at least 30 minutes or more. This was very nice to find.So there is a lot to like about this unit...if you don't care about sleeping in the dark and don't mind the other annoyances above. I would have gladly lived with all the cons above except for the issues I had with the display made me return it. The other stuff I can live with. The Eton Sound 100 feels like a 1st generation product. I look forward to improvements on future models because this unit really has a lot going for it as an entry model. I wish they would use an LED display, not LCD.
The memory was easy to install and I wish I would of done the up grade 4 years ago. Crucial has a fantastic web site.
Bought in March of this year 2007.I like the PDA/GPS function. Synchs well w/ Outlook contacts off my PC. Like that I can grab a contact from Outlook and use that as the go to address. Good functionality, Tom Tom has good features like setting preferences to show all gas stations along a route, or pharmacies or whatever. Also, select to go to the closest gas station or other category.I find the battery life quite good. I have a 40GB iRiver, so not really interested in the mp3 capabilities of the H-P.I fly alot, and it is not uncommon that when I land it can take as long as 15 or 20 minutes to find a satellite, even on cloudless days. And on a drive from San Jose to Sacramento it frequently lost satellite for 10 - 20 minutes. Seems to catch satellites quicker and hold them quite well in Dallas, where I live.I updated H-P firmware in March when I bought it, haven't checked lately to see if I need another firmware update. Maybe that will fix that satellite issue. Though the firmware update I did in March was supposed to improve satellite capture time.I haven't updated the Tom-Tom US maps that came w/ it, but understand most people who tried got stuck in a finger pointing contest between H-P & Tom-Tom as to who's responsibility that was. Haven't heard if that has been resolved yet.Great when it catches the satellite, useless when it has yet to catch satellite or has lost satellite, which is often.
After refilling my other cartridges many times, I was forced to get the expensive Canon ones.... They are high quality as you would expect.
Unlike many of the reviewers you can read here, photography is not my job. I am a scout helicopter mechanic in the US Army. Photography is my hobby and passion, keeping our pilots safe in the air is my job, which I thoroughly enjoy. I have more than a few deployments under my belt, and on a previous trip overseas with my comrades in arms, I was depressed at how little photos there were of us doing our jobs, and well, being ourselves. I took it upon myself tho document everything through the lens of my shiny new point-and-shoot. Terrible I know, but it was a beginning. Making a very long story short, I fast forward three years, three cameras, and a deployment or two.Working a full time job in harsh conditions is very few peoples preferred "photo-shoot", but it's mine everyday! A perfect example is how I keep hearing people talk and write about lens changes in the "field", doing this in the constantly dusty deserts of the middle east is not only in-advisable, but disastrous. Remember the three previous cameras? one suffered that fate. To tell the truth, even indoors might as well be considered the "field" here. The first thing I noticed after I attached it to my T1i body was the great amounts of air whistling in and out of the cracks in the camera body and viewfinder, when you slid the lens through it's zoom range. This is what happens when you attach a weather and dust sealed lens to a body that is anything but!Right away the enormous zoom range let me do things like catch pilots pre-flighting the aircraft from afar, really showing what an Army aviators life is like, to lens-scratching-the-windscreen close up wide angle shots of the pilots doing there thing, all while wondering what I am doing. Pilots aren't the only ones that catch the love, the lens's IS and zoom range let all sorts of photographic opportunities (my hypersonic kids for example) turn into quality photographs.In closing (and no particular order):Heavy - Change of command and promotion ceremonies almost break my lens supporting hand's wrist after an hour or two. On the flip side, the weight ballasted my camera when I had it slung to my side, so it hung lens-down and tucked in, nice and safe.Solid - not only is the actual structure of the lens durable, so is the paint finish. I can not believe that after 6 months of hard use it is still flawless.Funky Lens Hood - I think all lens hoods are awkward, but due to the weight of the lens I usually keep it off and stored away unless I plan on shooting into the sun. The lining is made of black velvet however, which is nice.Stiffness Ring - It fails as a infinitely adjustable stiffness adjustment, as certain portions of the range "grab" more than others, so I wound up using it as a barrel lock only. However I could disengage the stiffness with one hand, gripping the focus in an overhand manner with my fingers and spinning the lock ring with my thumb counter-clockwise. I do have big basketball-player hands, so you may or may not be able to do the same.Auto Focus (one-shot)- Both my retired T1i and my current 7D will hunt if the starting focus is way off at the opposite end of the scale. A few half-presses of the shutter or a manual spin of the focusing ring gets everything peachy again however.Auto Focus (AI Servo) - When it comes to following aircraft or people, this lens is flawless. In fact I wound up preferring to shoot in this mode due to the quality.Zoom Range - Easily the most valuable feature of this lens. Where before I missed shots (worst feeling in the world) because I could not compose the frame properly, this lens made it all possible, without carrying other lenses, which I would not change outdoors here anyway.Image Stabilization - A huge plus and a tiny minus in my book. The plus is it's unparalleled ability and range of stabilization. Photos of a MI-24 while being buffeted by rotorwash? No problem. The tiny minus is the slight lag time it induces if it has been off for a while, you hear a clunk, and feel the lens jerk, then all is good.Slide Zoom - The first time I used the lens around my co-workers the "compensating for something?" jokes began. But snapping to 300mm in less than a fraction of a second is mighty convenient when you have little time to capture a moment.Enormo-Giganto-Huge-Ness - It's big. Realllly big. Not as big as the sports photographer Hubble telescope knockoffs, but when I raise it to my eye, people notice, and it's big enough that they tell their friends, and then candids are a no-go.Cost - That's the best part, I got it for FREE. I'm essentially borrowing it for a year. I'm actually considering buying one, which is equivalent to a months wages for me.I hope you enjoyed my unique perspective on this high quality and un-inexpensive lens! If you feel my review is leaving out a critical factor, feel free to comment and I will share!
I read the other reveiws was worried about buying this scanner.. But HP is a great company and I have had products from HP that have lasted for years so I decided to take a chance.Let me tell you.. This is the BEST scanner I have ever used.. I am running win98 and have no problems at all. This was the best decision I ever made! Buy it, you will be glad you did.
Product was as ordered, but did not power the laptop but for a day or two. Total waste of money. Not worth returning.
I just got this computer yesterday, and even though by today's standards, 1.8 GHZ is pretty slow, you can't tell! Of course, I'm not one of those that has to have the latest in computer technology. That being said, I am in love with this computer! I also own a standard desktop computer (also a VAIO) and I can see myself using this one more often. I love the screen, and the fact that the keyboard folds up into the screen to save space (and keep my cats off the keyboard!) It is so easy to hook up; it took me a total of 5 minutes, and I was online and ready to go! All in all, this computer is a fantastic buy, it's great to look at, and is perfect to have around as a second computer (for when your husband won't get off of his computer game). Granted, you can't do any major gaming on this, but that's not why I wanted it anyway.
As described. But I was looking for a longer distance between the primary and the secondary connectors. This one has the normal distance, but otherwise, it's space saving.
I bought the 7500 after much research. It's the most expensive unit, but Garmin seemed best, and the 7200 and 7500 have the largest screens. I only rate it two stars not because of technical short-comings, but rather because it's not what I expected.The Pros -* All the maps (US) are included. No need to pay for extra unlocks and deal w/ getting them going.* Truly did work right out of the box.* Works well with XM (I pay $17/month for XM Radio and Nav Traffic service, both of which interface seamlessly w/ the unit) (You also have to purchase a Garmin/XM satellite antenna for this, but once you do, you essentially have a portable XM unit as well as a Nav system. )* Easily plugged into my computer, for loading of mp3s and books.* Interface is probably not the easiest, but that's because there are so many ways to do what you need to do. If, however, you don't want to muck w/ anything, it's ready to go, and you could just go w/ the default interface.The Cons -* Calling customer service is brutal. Once I reached them, they were absolutely knowledgeable and easy to understand. But reaching them meant several failed attempts over several days. If it's not busy, and they're open, you'll be on hold for a long time. After the first few tries I went with their email support. They do respond after 2 days, but after our 3rd back and forth, they told me to call because I had complex questions. I wrote them back, told them calling was difficult, and never heard back. So I did call.* At issue in that call was the fact that the 7200 and the 7500 are identical except for the couple hundred dollar price tag and the dead-reckoning (ability to calculate where you are even if you lose satellite signal). Reading the online descriptions mentioned nothing about installation. Garmin's own site said that it "requires minimal installation". When I got the unit, the owner's manual said that installation of the dead-reckoning cable must be performed by a Garmin-authorized, licensed technician, and basically involves connecting one wire to your car's speed sensor, and another to the cars backup light wire. So my portable GPS unit is slightly less portable, and `minimal installation,' which I agreed w/ customer service is relative, involves getting behind your car's dashboard, and probably a couple hundred dollars more if you choose to go the Garmin-authorized route, as they suggest. The customer support rep told me that was just to cover themselves, but while I'm not entirely thumbs, I'm not comfortable drilling around in the dash of a new car. Incidentally, the Garmin rep (again, knowledgeable and helpful) told me that I should have read the owner's manual BEFORE buying, online. Ironically, I had browsed through it, and attempted several times to call Garmin to ask them about the dead-reckoning before purchasing. In the end, I did what most people do, and just bought.* Because of its excellent screen size, don't expect to just let this sit on a bean-bag on your dash; better be ready to bite the bullet and put the adhesive mount on your dash, or buy one of the smaller units.So the long and short of this is that unless dead-reckoning is an absolute must, and you're willing to do the drilling, go with the cheaper but otherwise identical 7200. Even the owner's manual is the same.A final note, if you're thinking about buying one, try to figure out when their next update is due. They update once per year, usually in the summer. If you purchase within one month before they come out w/ their new release (Aug 2006) you are entitled to a free update. If not, you either run w/ the software shipped, or you pay $75 to upgrade.
Excellent replacement for the five year old batteries of my Panasonic phone. Much cheaper than buying a new phone. They last just as long as the original ones that came with the phone when it was new.
These speakers rock! Good bottom end response and crystal clear highs. These speakers were purchased for a motorcycle I recommend them highly.
I guess I have small ears because when I "twist to fit" it feels like my ears are being reamed out. It would be wonderful if the headphones had interchangeable sizes for the earbuds. I still give the product pretty high marks, because the lanyard is the perfect length for my job in the lab. The loose earbud, when I pull one out to communicate, hangs very close to my neck, so I don't get hung on any equipment while moving about later. The sound quality is not all that great, but I really didn't expect much out of such an inexpensive headphone set. If the earbuds were more comfortable, I would certainly buy more sets for gifts.
I have used this cable on multiple HD Tv's & anyone who says they can see a difference is a LIAR! On paper this is better, but I have compared side by side w/ the PS3 standard cables & cannot tell a difference/ I have also done this on multiple different HD TV's
This camera is very cool. I had a T-1 before and this one is even better. The touchscreen thing is just awsome... almost no buttons in the camera itself. 100% satisfyed.
The headset is just OK. Lots of echoing in the headset and it is hard to get the mouth piece to sit comfortably without hitting your chin or mouth.
Tamron makes great lenses. Most ads are clear about their features. However, Keh never makes clear, in fact quite the contrary with the D40 through D90 series bodies, that THIS lens is NOT supplied with the autofocus motor!! It took me several hours after purchasing it to find other people who had discovered the same thing. NO auto focus motor in the lens for Nikon which take the DX series of lenses.BE AWARE of this when you look at the specs. Note the AF does NOT mean Auto Focus!!Thus far Keh has not been responsive to my request for more info or a return authorization either.
Fuzzy reception on TVs--high-def, standard-def, didn't matter. Several visits from the cable guy later, turns out it wasn't low signal outside the house, low signal inside the house, or anything specific to the cable infrastructure, boxes, or TVs. All we had to do was replace these HDMI cables, and everything worked fine. Very annoying. I think the five-star reviews are likely ballot-box-cramming. These are junk.
I've only had the headphones for a few weeks, and only about 5-10 hours of true listening time, but I've really seen the benefit so far. The sound is clear, and I can finally hear dialogue that has been difficult for me to hear in the past.I find it better when the surround sound is muted, but that is probably a personal preference. Installation was easy.Movies are simply more enjoyable, especially female voices or any voice with an accent. In the past, it was often so frustrating for me that I didn't watch movies.I highly recommnend this brand.
these sound great,tryed a lot of different kinds,but could never hear them on my zero turn mower,execpt the big headphones.dont like them when its hot outside.these earbus are the best.
There are many positive comments on this surge protector so I won't repeat.However, if you have two phone numbers (i.e., one for family and one for home business) passing through the same phone line, this surge protector will only allow the primary phone number to pass through. I checked with Belkin tech support and they did confirm this.
You pull the trigger and air comes out. Really fast I might add. Great for getting rid of dust inside your computer.
So many great features, lots of buttons, easy to configure per app or globally.One HUGE problem - sleeps quickly and takes 20 seconds to wake up... 20, long agonizing seconds to finally wake up. And just to taunt you, the mouse can be controlled, you just can press any buttons. This sleep is independent of the your computer's sleep settings - it's to save battery power on the mouse.DON"T BUY IF YOU OWN A MAC.
I have to say these dvd's are very high qualityand at this price how can you go wrong!.
I bought this backpack because i just recently purchased a new Macbook for college and i needed something to carry it around in along with my other books. i saw this and knew it must be good if it was swiss. So i got it and its great, has many convenient pocket and compartment, and is very comfertable to wear. I am very satisfied with my purchase, and especally the discount you get by ordering from amazon.com
First, SanDisk tech support is horrendous.Second, the product doesn't work with System 8.Third, the product generates a &quot;Bus Error&quot; with System 9.0.And at every step along the way, SanDisk will tell you a different story about why. Save your money and buy something else. Now I have to!
I bought this bag to house my new Canon 60D camera with 18-135mm zoom lens along with an extra 55-250mm zoom lens, speedlight, and various small accessories. I really like this bag. It is very sturdy, has two very secure snaps along with velcro to keep the bag closed, many pockets (the side pockets are deeper than they look), and has a very good carry strap. I'm glad I did not buy a smaller one, though, as the bag fills up pretty quickly with gear. If you have more than one SLR along with a bunch of lenses & gear you may want a larger bag, but for one camera and needed accessories it is a great bag. There are also straps on the bottom to carry a tripod.Amazon's price for this bag is very competitive. It may seem pricey, but when you look at how much money you have invested in your camera outfit the price is minimal for the protection and convenience it offers. Highly recommended.
If you don't like ear buds (like me) or don't want to pay $25 for headphones these were a great buy ($5) and replaced mine from my old walkman. Yes, I still have one and it still works!
Versatile storage solution! This pocket-sized storage drive uses Flash memory, plugs directly into any USB port and is PC and Mac-compatible. With the sleek Micro Flash/PowerUser USB Drive by EP Memory, you can store digital photos, MP3 files, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents and entire applications.The Privacy Drive with Portable Vault software is designed to encrypt data on your USB 2.0 Flash Drive so that it will not be useable or accessible to anyone without the proper access password. Ideal for the corporate users: government, medical, legal, IT, financial industries or anyone who doesn't wish to have private or confidential information readily available.Privacy Vault Software: The Portable Vault software is extremely easy to use. Once you enter your password, you will have the ability to add and remove files and folders from the vault. Files that are added will be protected using 256 bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption. Files may be added using drag and drop from Windows explorer as well as using the "Add" button from within the program.The Privacy Drive, with Portable Vault software powered by StompSoft, is an indispensable utility to add security and protection to your private and confidential files.Password protect critical files with AES 256 bit Software Encryption*Storage Capacity - 512 MB*Interfaces - USB 2.0 - USB*Data Transfer Rate - 8MBps Read / 6MBps Write*Form Factor - Hot-swappable*Compatibility - Supported Operating Systems Windows 2000/Me/XP Windows 98(SE)(Driver Required) Linux 2.4.0 Mac OS 9.x/10.0.x/10.1.x. Plug-and-Play Compatible with USB 1.1
I purchased this battery (along with others later) from Brilliant Store and it was initally great. After about 6 weeks of use, however, the battery failed and the seller was completely unresponsive. The failures were intermittent, with the battery sometimes failing suddenly and completely, despite the charge showing above 50%. Attempts to contact the seller got nowhere. This has now happened to multiple batteries on different laptops, so I know it's not a problem with the laptop. Steer clear of this seller for laptop batteries.
This was easy to setup on my Windows Vista laptop, it almost installed itself. The external antenna greatly improves the range allowing it to connect to my GPS at a much greater distance than my old Bluetooth adapter.
I use this switch with a 21&quot; monitor, Microsoft Office Keyboard, and Microsoft Intellipoint mouse on one computer running Windows 2000 and another running Win98 and Red Hat 7.1. It has been running perfectly without losing any of the advanced features that the Microsoft peripherals offer on the Microsoft operating systems.The inputs and outputs for the switch are all PS/2. I had to use USB to PS/2 adapters for both the keyboard and mouse to connect to the switch and they barely fit with the monitor plugged in (real estate is pretty tight on the unit). The kit also comes with two 4' cables, which are short; you'll almost HAVE to put your CPUs side by side in order to use it.Installation is easy: just plug your peripherals into the switch, then run the cables to their respective units and you are up and running; no additional software installation is required.Toggling between the two units is easy as well. Since the cables are short chances are the switch itself will have to be in an inconvenient location (like under your desk if you have two tower systems on the floor), so although there is a button on the front of the unit to activate the switch you'll probably use the hot key (left CTRL x 2 OR right CTRL x 2) more often than the hardware. This isn't the best choice of keys, but less of a killer for gamers than one may think (although the right CTRL key was used quite often as a &quot;Fire&quot; button in the days of &quot;Doom&quot;, most first person shooter gamers use the left mouse button now). Nonetheless, if you are a hard core gamer it may be best to look elsewhere, as game developers often use the CTRL key in some capacity.Overall, a great buy (I've seen other switches without cables that run for almost twice as much as this kit), and perfect for home users.
The holder was shipped promptly and as promised. It looked to be of good quality and it fit my 255W well. The ball and socket were tight. The suction cup failed within a month in a car that was barely used and garage kept. It should have had a good life. The rubber portion tore free of the rest of the suction cup and made it completely useless. Chargercity got the extra star for the hassle free return and refund of our money. Now we are trying the more expensive holder from them. I hope it works!!
I have had these headphones before, and loved them. I changed them for a bigger earmuff style headphones. I was not to happy with the bigger ones, and I have bought these behind the ear ones again. They are great, light weight, great sound, and they do not bother my cap or the top of my head. I can take my hat off without having to take off the headphones! The length of the cord it good to. It is long enough to reach any MP3 player.
Last year, against my better judgment, I let my teenage daughter buy a mini-I-pod (since this is a service related complaint, it applies to all apple mp-3 players). I had advised her not to do it. I knew that the hard-drive was fragile, and the words "fragile" and "teenager" are not normally a good mix. I also didn't like the battery. But my daughter wanted to use I-tunes. Plus she thought the other models were nerdy. In order to protect us against normal teenage behavior, I paid for the extended warranty, which is 60 dollars, or about a third of the price of the I-pod.Our mistake.Technically, it is OK other than the battery issue (the battery cannot be replaced). But the service is insultingly bad, the worst service I've ever experienced from a retail company.We first learned of the service problems when my daughter had a sound problem that turned out to be multiple headphone failure, not Apple's fault. I tried calling the local store, but they are not accessible by phone. The phone links to a central tech support line, which on high use hours may require 30 minutes or more on hold. So we took it into the store, which has a tech support section (the "genius bar" or "Conceirge service"). But you cannot get walk-in service. To get to talk to a tech support employee you have to make an appointment on line. You cannot make an appointment in advance unless you pay 100 dollars for "Procare" service (I don't know any other retail operation that requires you to pay 100 dollars to make an appointment for service). Otherwise, appointments are available only on a same day basis, first come, first serve, assuming their server works (more on that later). In order to make an appointment after normal working hours (so you don't have to take a day off to service an I-pod), you have to wait until all the earlier appointments are full, but not wait too long or the "genius bar" will be full. I thought of just making 20 appointments and filling up the day-that might work, although it inconveniences everyone else.Our big problem came when my daughter's battery died after about 10 months of use. This is not a problem that can be resolved by the "genius bar". You have to call the central number for technical support, which will send you a shipping package with a DHL label (our mailing label was missing the proper return address), which you then have to deliver to the DHL mailer.We did this, and after over a week with no response, I called the central tech support unit. It took me 20 minutes to get a service rep. He checked the computer, then put me on hold for another five minutes. When he came back, he told me that they found a small dent in the unit, and that voided the warranty, but for 210 dollars they could send me a new machine. I asked to speak to his supervisor, which just got me another 15 minutes on hold and a lecture on how this small dent eliminated their obligation to repair the machine. I told them that we had not noticed any damage when we returned it, and it could have been damaged after shipment. I reminded them that I had purchased an extended warranty, and that if they were voiding this during the original period of the warranty, I would demand a full refund of the warranty price. Nothing dissuaded them from their position.We had them ship the machine back (DHL packages require a signed receipt, and had we not been home when it arrived we would have had to make a trip to DHL to pick it up). I tried to make a service appointment, but their server was down for a week (and this is a computer company?). My wife and I finally walked in and demanded to see the manager. The manager and sales rep were actually sympathetic and friendly, but the tech supervisor looked at the I-Pod (with a very small dent in the upper right hand corner), and lectured us on how that voided the warranty and they could never allow for a return. My wife and I (both of us were now furious, both at the time we had to waste on this and the 300 plus dollars we had invested in this machine, accessories and I-tunes) then had full scale tantrums, yelling and screaming until their techie, lecturing us on how to use their equipment properly and warning us that this is a once in a life-time exemption that would apply to any future purchases (I told him that was no problem--I would promise to never buy an apple product again) gave us a new mini-ipod--otherwise we would have driven every customer out of the store.What I don't understand is from a purely business point of view, this makes no sense. If they voided our warranty, they would have to refund our extended warranty contract (we are still in the period of the original warranty), which is 60 bucks. That is probably more than the cost to them of the item, which is now discontinued anyway. Instead, they have permanently alienated a family who already owns two I pods (we had to buy one for our younger daughter so she could use her sister's I-tunes) worth over 600 bucks w/accessories, and a household with 2 computers and 3 mp-3 players.I remember when Apple advertised themselves as the David fighting the IBM Goliath. Now that they have a near monopoly on a product, they are the big, unfeeling company. Their business model seems to be modeled after an elite club for those worthy of their great product. But no other retail business gives this kind of shoddy service (other than other quasi-monopolies like cable companies). There are other Mp-3 players available that you can buy from normal retail outlets, and if they die these companies will accept them back even if they have a small dent in the right hand corner.So why buy apple?
good bang for your money. i am very satisfied with this purchase. i did a lot of research on sub woofers in this price range, and this particular sub has gotten very good reviews (and plenty of them.) this sub will bring your games and movies to life. i also dj small parties at my house, and low end this sub delivers is astonishing. like others have said, it is loud, and it will shake the walls, so expect to get noise complaints if you live in close quarters with neighbors.
Now you can put all your music in your pocket and still have room for, well, practically everything else. Catch up on your reading with audiobooks. Browse your memories with photo slideshows, complete with music. Watch video podcasts, music videos and your favorite TV shows. Consult your calendar or look up an email address. Even check the time in another city or time your fastest lap. The new iPod keeps it all close at hand.
If you are just looking for a basic keyboard that works than this is it. I'm using it with a KVM switch between Vista and XP Professional. No drivers were needed, both systems picked up the keyboard fine.
I bought this along with the Toshiba passport drive for my travels and this case is doing the job perfectly.
I've been using Antec cases for years. Not sure why this is billed as a mini-tower case, because it is a mid-tower case and it holds full-sized ATX motherboards. This is now my favorite case. I'm not crazy about the doors that Antec puts on on the front of their cases. On the Sonatas they cover the external drive bays and power switches. They are flimsy and break easily, but at least they open all the way. The door on the Solo does not cover the external drive bays like on the Sonata. Opening it exposes the internal drive bays and front filter, but it barely opens to 90 degrees.There are two types of hard drive mounts. This case accepts four hard drives internally using the metal slide trays, or three in the little elastic suspension mounts. The suspension mounts are supposed to dampen hard drive noise and vibration more effectively than the metal trays, but I can't tell any difference. The trays have silicon rubber grommets, are easy to attach to the hard drives, and easy to slide into place. Note that the internal drives must be inserted or removed through the the front of the case. If you have an extra-slender drive and want to use a suspension mount, give it a twist to hold it more snugly.The documentation, in keeping with Antec tradition, sucks. There is a wimpy little pamphlet that comes in the box, and I found helpful information in various customer reviews and on antec.com.It is super-quiet. I use it for audio production; inside is a triple-core CPU with a stock fan, a big beefy power supply, and with with the three-speed case fan on low you have to get within a couple feet of it to hear it. On medium it is a little bit louder, and maybe this summer I will have to kick it up a notch. As it is the CPU temperature (AMD Phenom) never goes over 44c.It comes with a big bag of screws and standoffs, and is an easy, roomy case to work in. If you feel around the side of the hard drive cage you'll find built-in cable routers. Look at the bottom of the hard drive cage to find side rails for the hard drive trays.
From the description, it is "Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition", not 10 pounds, which is the *shipping* weight.Just wanted to say that. It's lighter than the XL2
Works well, easy to write on. Not specified for P1610, but for 8.9" screens. $20 vs $60 for Fujitsu version.NOT a perfect fit. Width is off by an annoying 1/8 inch.
Let's just say in my job I have two laptops and one monitor. I do 90% of my job on these laptops and I hate not having one keyboard and mouse to work with... drove me nuts.Well this IOGear 2 port rocks. I marked it down one star only because it glitches with my usb mouse infrequently in the last three months of use. A reboot of the sytem fixes it. Hot Key works great and is the envy of others with the push button type KVM and have to wait 5-10 seconds for their mouse to come back on line. One second is about all I have to wait. My system is Windows XP and I am a heavy user so I would say if you need a very compact and oscure KVM for your two systems. This is it. Can't beat the price either! Now I just got a third laptop and need this same thing but will have to settle for the push button so I am debating to just stay with this because I love it so much.
I got this filter from Amazon arrived dirty and scratched. I'm assuming Amazon got it right and if is a manufacturing/packaging issue.
This product fits seamlessly with my macbook and, even though not adjustable, is an appropriate height for using my laptop with an extra screen. I like having the space underneath, too. It's definitely worth the $.
This is a super excellent camera!I love its simple box shape, it is small size, it is light, and all of the buttons respond great! It has all the latest features of Canon compact cameras. The only thing missing is IS (optical image stabilization). I wish that IS would be included with this little box shaped camera.If it had IS, I might marry it.
After trying every kind of paper cutter out there including straight edge and Exacto knife, this one wins for accuracy and it's ability to handle heavy stock. It cuts Hahnemuhle 308 watercolor paper with ease. No complaints.
The keys are pretty thin. It's what you would expect on a laptop keyboard. I bought it because I don't want to have the numeric keypad a normal keyboard has to shorten the distance of the keyboard and mouse. One thing that I DISLIKE about this keyboard is that you can not elevate it. Keyboards normally come with legs, so you can have it slightly angled. Function keys location requires a little getting used to.
I use this product to listen to music and talk on my phone. The sound is amazing and I would recommend it to everyone who has a compatible phone.
I needed to run a portable hard drive from 16 feet away, which is the upper limit for USB. I read quite a few reviews and decided to buy this cable rather than trying a cheaper one. I feel I avoided a hassle.The cable and hard drive have been working for over a month. The only negative comment I have is that clear cable looks tacky... something you could make in your garage. But it works great and I'd buy it again.
*Note* This keyboard will only work if you have Media Center and the e-home IR sensor installed on your computer!I've recently set up Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit with Media Center on my 42inch plasma and this is my finishing purchase. Even though this keyboard says for Windows XP, it runs great with Vista, no drivers needed! Looked around for a while for a keyboard that will fully complement Media Center and this seems to be it. My first choice would be the DiNovo Edge(about $175), but for only $33 bucks(+shipping), how could you go wrong?Pros: Keyboard is the right size for your lap. Feels solid and well built. It has all the Media Center function keys built into the keyboard which is great! Keyboard works outside of Media Center as well, used it in Internet Explorer, Windows Mail, and Microsoft Word, etc. Spent a good part of Saturday using this keyboard. Media keys on left and right side of keyboard are lit and can be turned off. Keyboard keys are not backlit but thats ok with me, saves batteries. I didn't find any typing lag and I guess there wouldn't be because there is no lag in InfraRed. Worked great from 15 feet away (didn't try any farther) and IR works great even with obstructions. Nice rubber feet on the bottom keep the keyboard from slipping off furniture. Can also program a few functions of your TV remote into this keyboard.Cons: The mouse nipple (best way I can describe it) takes some getting used to. A bit tedious, but ok for Media Center usage. It breaks-in a bit after a while, make sure to slow down the mouse tracking speed in Control Panels. I know someone who develops Media Center for Microsoft and he hates the mouse part of this keyboard. I hear Microsoft may be working on a new version of this keyboard. I will probably buy a nice bluetooth mouse eventually. I could program my Hitachi's TV remote into the keyboard, maybe yours will work.If I could go back in time, I would still buy this keyboard!
These headphones work very well and I like the added cushion that sets against the temple area. The sound on these are good and the size adjustability is nice. These fold up and are compact in the bag that comes with them. I recommend these.
This MP3 player was my first step out of the CD-age. I have been looking to buy one for a long time, but quality MP3 players always seemed too expensive for my tiny budget. I was going to purchase an ipod, but the price was holding me back. I only needed a simple player. I wanted 2 gigs, but would have settled for 1, and a screen to view the song titles. Since it is my first MP3 player, I needed something that was user friendly as well. The Sansa Express was all this and, through Amazon, was at a very reasonable price. I fit about 450 songs on it, and I still have more songs to go, so I like that I can put a MicroSD card in for additional space. I have used it several times since I received it. I even tested it out on a 5 hour road trip. The only negative thing I have to say about it is that when I put it on "Shuffle All," during the long trip, i kept hearing back-to-back songs of the same artist (not too good it you'd like some variety in your listening entertainment), and I'd hear the same songs over since the device wouldn't play the entire memory before repeating. In my opinion, those are tiny inconveinces for the awsome quality at such a low price. I would reccomend this device to anyone looking for a first MP3 player. Two thumbs up!!!
This is a great product at a great price. I priced these HDMI cables at a local retailer and I had sticker shock. It arrived quickly and works as advertised!!!
This product works great, but the units tend to get warm or even hot. Not something you want to feel plugged into your outlets.
The DV5100 is one cool head unit,I made an MP3 DVD and got well over 1100 songs on it,I ran out of MP3's before I got the DVD full,you can view the folders(titles) and files(tracks) on the moniter(more detailed) as well as the player display.It play DVD movies,CDs and MP3 cds very well also.Its got a seven band eq built in as well as the preset eq settings.If you need more outputs,the DV6160 would be a better choice,it has front,2 rear,and sub preout and duel zone capable.The DV5100 only has 1 audio out and one video out,but I love my 5100. Great Product.
Yes my husband purchased one for me and I absolutely love it. It functions as an alarm clock as well as a docking station and radio. My kids liked it so that he bought four more. My kids are between the ages of 10 and 5 and they dock their ipods and set their alarm and I have more troubles with them waking in the morning for school. God Bless Emerson.
Amazing sound in a small package. I use it mostly with my first generation iPhone. Although I get a warning message, that this device is not made for the iPHone, it still works fine without a hitch. The sound is huge and fills a living room easy.
Bought this card to replace my GeForce4 video card. I must say that this card handles all the latest demo very well at full settings. I played Bioshock, Quake wars and Medal of Honor - Airborne (Please note that my processor is the Core2 Quad Q6600 and that the game play depends on your processor too). All the games ran smoothly at full settings. If you do not want to spend too much for your video card, then this is a good card to go for.Make sure that you have a 16X PCIe slot and a good processor (at least above 3.2Ghz is recommended), else your processor will be the bottleneck.Other thoughts: I have 2 LCD monitors. Well when my computer boots up only the primary display comes on and the secondary one will remain in sleep mode till the OS starts up. None of my older cards had that behavior. But it is nothing to worry about.The fan does not run at 100% by default and is very quite. You need to install another utility if you need to increase the fan speed. But as you increase the fan speed, the noise increases too.
I'm so angry... I have a Sony DCR-HC90 camera, and on amazon, it suggested I buy this memory stick. So I bought it, opened it, and found it that it's the wrong one. My camera only takes duo size memory stick. Now, I will admit my ignorance between standard size and duo, but I'm really upset that it would suggest I buy this memory.You'd think it would know what was compatible with the camera and not. grrrr
I purchased 2 of these camera's for my daughters for Christmas. I was a little concerned of the quality due to the low price. They have turned out to be great cameras. Both of the girls love them. The pictures are good quality and it was real easy to learn how to use the functions.
Player works fairly well. One of the buttons on the player was acting flaky when we first started using it. But it seems to be working itself out. Player can be slow to respond to button presses. I had to reset the player once when it locked up. I just pulled the battery out and put it back in. It started back up just fine. I got this player for $42 when it was being sold directly by Amazon, I wouldn't pay much more than that for it.
just received it..I have always had the heavy flash units. this is nice because it is light...works well with my Nikon d70.
These speakers are great, they're actually louder than my home strereo speakers and the separate bass control is cool. These are very high quality speakers at an affordable price, they look nice too.
I just assumed that Canon would make a top quality haze filter, so I ordered it along w/ my new D40. The camera is great, but the filter was not, so I returned it. A local camera shop pro showed me how inferior it was to the equivalent filter by Hoya, which reflects almost no light, while the Canon reflects a great deal. The Hoya filter costs more than the Canon, but it certainly seems stupid to try to save $30 when you've invested $1000+ on a camera, especially when the filter directly affects the quality of the pictures -- which, after all, is what it's all about.
I purchased this receiver and the companion DVD711 player 2 years ago and it still impresses me to this day. I have it breathing through a pair of Klipsch LaScala's and a single powered sub and the power output can either be subtle or breath-taking. Has enough features to be funtional and no unnecessary gee-gaws I find to be useless price-inflation toys. I bought this to replace an old Kenwood integrated amp and I found it to put out as much oomph, if not a little more.I would highly recommend this unit to any frugal audio/videophiles out there more interested in value rather then fluff.
Very heavy duty, sturdy wall-mount. I was nervous about the tv falling on our kids, but after seeing the high quality of this mount, I was no longer worried. We had to buy new hardware for it because the included hardware didn't seem sturdy enough, but overall is was easy to install and works great.
I ordered two chargers....one was perfect, the other charger was already damaged in the sealed package. I believe the sender knew it was damaged....a two year old could see it!!
